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Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-02
.BE[CIANS ARE HOLDING own
BEHIND BARRIERS OF WVTER
TO SAVE PART OF COUNTRY.
Belgian Army Occupies Unique Position in Great Euro
pean War-Patriotic Belgians Will Not Have to Suf-
fer Winter Tortures Owing to Conditions New Fac
tories Give Employment to Many Belgian Refugees.

Belgians are protecting their army.
The cavalry has been entirely remod-
eled almost without exception on
American horses bought largely in
Texas. That portion of Belgium which
remains in possession of the Belgian
army doesn't offer satisfactory
grounds for cavalry drill. Therefore,
various Belgian cavalry divisions take
turns in drilling on French cavalry
grounds, keeping up to the highest
standard Of efficiency while waiting
for the time when they can partici-
pate in the reduction of Belgium's s
soil.
The artillery branch has likewise
been developed to a point where the
Belgians can boast of perhaps the
most formidable artillery strength of
any army Of its size in the world.
The present war having demonstrated
the supreme role which artillery plays,
the Allies have seen to it that the
Belgian army is equipped in the full
est possible manner. To their orig
inal field artillery the Belgians them
selves were able to add a number of
batteries from Portuguese factories,
and France and England and added
all their types of heavy artillery. No
small contribution was made to the
Belgian army by the Germans them
selves. When, as last resource in
the fighting of 1914, the Belgians
opened the flood gates that inundat-
ed great portions of their soil, the
Germans had to beat such hasty re-
treat they they abandoned heavy and
light artillery. Since that time the
perfection of the Belgian "inundation
devices" has made it possible for the
army to let out sufficient of the wa
ter to permit the recovery of nearly
all of this German artillery. It has
been repaired and a great deal Of it
is now effectively serving the Bel
gians.
If the Allies have been generous in
helping the Belgians, the Belgian army
has likewise been generous to its fight
ing comrades. Since the "inundation
defenses" prevented close contact with
the enemy, Bergium turned over to
Russia the famous armored automo.
biles which played such an important
part for Belgium in the early days of
the war.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-02
LULL COMES lin
COUNTY JAIL
ARRIVALS
Three New Prisoners Arrive
Since Last Saturday;
Is Improving.

After Christmas and just prior to
New Years day there came lull n
the county Jail arrivals.
Where dozens came before, only
three were booked from Saturday un-
Il Tuesday morning. 1t brought de-
cded rfelef to the sherff's force, as
officers did not know where to lodge
the new ones.
Yesterday Edward Winn was
brought from Calipatria by Constable
Starrett, the charge being selling
liquor without license. Deputy Sher-
iff Roy Shepard picked up manuel
Gomez in Imperial and added one more
to the roster.
Recently Gomez was told to appear
in Justice Mayfield's court to answer
a charge of speeding. In some man.
ner it is said that Gomez failed to
show up in court and when he was
seen in Imperial and "frisked" gun
was alleged to have been found on
his person. In addition to the charge
of speeding, there has been placed one
OF carrying concealed weapons.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-02
DELIGHTFUL is
PARTY AT
OREGON

Among the social events of New
Years in Ell Centre, one Of the most
delightful was the reception given in
the afternoon at the parlors Of the
Oregon Hotel by Mrs. Ralph Swearin-
gen, followed in the evening by the
New Years ball, at which Mr.. and
Mrs. Swearingen were the delightful
host and hostess.
The Oregon, with it's charming host
and hostess, is the social headquarters
for the army officers located in Ca
lexico, and the delightful dances Civ
en- every week are eagerly looked for
ward to by the younger set from
Calipatria, Brawley, Imperial and Ca
lexico, as well as locally.
Assisting Mrs. Swearingen in re-
ceiving at the reception were the
Misses Cowdrey, Horton, Middleton
and Guffey, and Mesdames Howe and
Iasigi. Light refreshments and punch
were served, with special musical
program.
A few of those attending the dance
in the evening were Captain and Mrs.
Kunsig, Captain and Mrs. McGhee,
Captain and Mrs. Palmer, Lieutenant
and Mrs. Hayes, Lieutenant and Mrs.
Clayton, Captains Comfy and Steven
son; Lieutenants Stevens, Kuhn and
Bank; Miss Edna Guffy of Calexico;
Miss Nuline Middleton of Los Ange-
les; the Misses Cowdrey, Horton,
Coles, Wagner and Eastman, of Braw-
ley; Mr.. and Mrs. Armiger Howe, Mr..
and Mrs. Theodore Iasigi, Mr.. and Mrs.
Gibson, Mrs. Wardlaw, Miss McMur-
ray, Miss Harriet Rudd of Ell Centre,
and Messrs. billiard, Frank Lyons,
Jack Lyons, Steve Lyons, Ed Lyons,
-McKeon, DR.. Heffernan, Emison,
Prendergast and Stanley.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-02
ABOVE BOARD SAYS
LAWSON COMMITTEE
(By United Press j

Washington, Jan. after con-
ferring with Thomas w. lawson,
Chairman Henry of the House rules
committee introduced bill for regu=
lation of the stock exchange. The
members of the c0mnnit-s
tee demanded that Henry held a
"open and above board investigation
of Lawson's charge that sixty mil
lions were made in Wall Street a.
advance information. A member from
Ohio resolutioned for the appointments
of three congressman and three SEN
ators to investigate charges against
members of Congress and other Of.
ficials. The COMMITTEES would have
power to summon witnesses. Chair
man Stone of the Senate foreign ~
lations committee admitted eleaks
from the State department. and
blamed the "present system Of civil
service" s'
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-02
HOLTV|LLE BANQUET
WEDNESDAY, EVENING

Tomorrow evening the Holtville
baseball team management are Off
cial hosts to managers and umpires
of the Imperil Valley Winter League.
The evening will be given over to a
banquet and general talks by those
present.
1t is one of series of get-together
meetings planned for the benefit of
amateur baseball in the valley. Um-
pire Ed Finney is expected to dilate
on the speed shown during the pres
ent season. This veteran umpire, hay-
ing seen service in the East, and one
of the mainstays of the Pacific Coast
League, is particularly enthused over
the showing of the amateurs in the
Valley league.
hTe dinner was originally set for
this evening, but Manager Vaughn
Azhderian of the Holtville team could
not possibly make the proper arrange
ments in time, hence the postpone
ment.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-02
IMPERIAL COUNTY
LEADS IN SCHOOL

State Superintendent of Public
Schools Hyatt has just rendered his
report for the year ending 1915-16,
showing that the average cost per pu-
pill was $38.04, while that of Imperial
county was $35.77-a decrease of 1927
as compared with the state average.
Superintendent Shibley is enthused
over the showing and numerous ex-
pressions of pleasure are being made
by school directors in this county.
Conditions in Imperial county are not
the same as those in other districts,
where cities are closely situated and
roads conducive to accommodations
for school children.
Elementary schools of the state
showed a gain in total enrolment of
7,700 for the fiscal year ending on
June 30, 1916, according to report
recently completed by Job Wood. Jr.,
statistician in the office of the state
superintendent Of public Instruction.
The total enrolment in elementary
schools was 423,652. Kindergartens
showed an enrolment of 2O,721, gain
of 1852. With an average daily at
tendance of 34O,943 in both branches,
the gain was 9,942.
The report also showed that elemen-
tary schools received support to the
extent of $26,557, 1876 in state, county,
city and district taxes. Expenditures
amounted to $21 1862 2,075, leaving bal
ance Of $4,S95,819 with which to be-
gin the next year.
The cost per student in elementary
schools was $38.O4, decrease of SLAP
over the previous year.
By way Of comparison, the report
showed that boys enrolled outnumbered
girls by almost 10000. There were
221,388 boys and 202,174 girls.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-02
.CALEX|CO PLANS
GALA Time
FOR SOLDIERS ON
MEXICAN BORDER.
Woman's Improvement Club
and Citizens Behind
Big Movement.
WILL AWARD CASH
PRIZES TO WINNERS
Border People EndeavOr to
Show Appreciation
to the Troops.

Calexico, not to be outdone by Ell
Centro with her Livestock Fair, and
Holtville, with the big Fiesta yester-
day, is to come across with Soldiers
Field Day. Cash prizes are to be
awarded. The Woman's Improvement
Club of Calexico is one of the spon-
sors of the occasion. The Calexico
Chronicle refers to it as follows:
Officers of Camp John H. Beacon,
along the line up to the highest, are
entering into the spirit of sport that
will rule until after the big Field Day
meet next Wednesday afternoon, and
are becoming as enthusiastic as the
men who are to enter the contests.
They have found the interest among
the men so great that they are con-
sidering the establishment of we'll
equipped recreation grounds, where
regular field day feets, if not on quite
so pretentious scale, similar to that
Of next Wednesday, will be held. The
plan is approved and welcomed by the
athletes camp, who are glad to have
the monotony broken, in so beneficial
a way.
The officials for the coming meet,
announced yesterday by Captain G.
B. Comfy, who will be the officer in
charge, follow:
Judges Captain R. R. Glass, Twen-
ty-first Infantry; Captain H. w. Pal
mer, Washington Cavalry; Captain c.
w. Helm, Oregon Field Artillery; Cap
tain G. A. White, Oregon Cavalry;
Captain j. A. Jackson, Washington
Signal Corps.
Starter and Timekeeper-Lieuten-
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-02
THIEF STEALS
MONEY FROM
REGISTER
During Absence of Propri-
etor Robber Enters Store
and Rifles Register.


Sometime Sunday night thieves en-
tered Ervin's. 5 and 1O-Cent Store,
rifling the cash register and securing
$64.65. The drawer was ransacked.
but evidently by experienced men, as
a number of checks were not taken.
These checks were not thrown about,
but were piled neatly along the reg
lister, apparently as if they had been
scrutinized and found non-negotiable.
The thieves entered the building
while Mr.. Erwin was out, gaining en-
trance by the back door route. Mr..
Erwin resides in the store building
and it is thought that the robbery was
committed by some one accustomed to
the habits of the proprietor.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-02
Livestock Fair Announces
Full Prize List Awards

Best sow's litter, not less than six
pigs, not over 4 months--First, Ly-
ons Bros; second, M. Nichols.
Best showing Of swine by any one
exhibitor. E. Peck.
n Poland Chinas.
Bears, aged-W. r. Warne.
Sow, aged-W. r. Warne.
Boar, months and under year
First and second, e. Warne.
/ Champion boar r. Warne.
Champion sow. r. Warne.
Best showing Of Poland Chinas-W.
r. Warne.
Berkshires.
Boar, aged First, Timken Ranch.
Sow, aged First and second, Tim
ken Ranch.
Champion boar Timken Ranch.
Champion sow Timksn Ranch.
Best showing Of Bershires Timken
Ranch. Y
Pen . fat hogs Al Hiorth.
Hsheep.
Best grade eve lamb -. r. Will
Eliams. Et.sss
i Best aged lamb +. r. Williams.
ss DFaft Horses.
Stations. 3 years old and over :
Frat, "A. j. Leonard. No. Horse
Company; second, M Miller.
Spseial Stallion Board prasniuna
Harry Cross, y. \ ~ N
Brood mare with colt First. 81 a
E6wsxdf fsrgsr !; iecondi mi n Cunmsnss,
H llsysS 3 = sfs ]Rist, n ss,s ".
|I,o$lse ssccs,d HssSy Exoss S'ss &.
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Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-02

The official winning list for the
Imperial Valley Livestock Fair is now
announced. The judges did not make
the awards hurriedly, but gave atten-
tion to all points required in judging.
DR.. Williams, Professor Major, Paul
/. Dougherty and others did excellent
work, the awards meeting with gem
eral favor.
The entire list Of awards is as fol-
lows:
Duroc- Jerseys.
Boars, / year old and over First,
Timken ranch; second, ]. B. Peck;
third, Paulin Ranch.
Bears, 6 months and under year.
First, J. E. Peck.
Bears, under 6 months First, ].
Walters; second, J. +. Peck; third,
Thompson Bros.
Sows, over ! year First. ]. E.. Peck:
second, Pauiin Ranch; third, !. r.
Peck; four, Timken Ranch. '5sss 4 i
Sows. month"; and under | year5
First, second and third, ]. =. Peck;
fourth, Paulin Ranch.
Sows, under 8 monkhs First, sec-
|. or,d, third and fonrt J. =. Peck.
y Champion boars imksn Ranch,
Champion sows r. Peck.
Bsst aged hsrd FirEt Paulin
Ranch: second, Y. F F. Peck. N, W IN eSsss y
Best herd under \ yeAr F. Peek
Best IA Y Lii Il ,sls ! 81 sHd 81 4 female I. "
under 3 mont iyst. I. II Il WionSp pscs'
Bros; second, Lyons Bra y! n q
S. Nichols. "a \ rs .S
Best boar and tlFss e!lts !
year-First, J. "a Peck M sss ~ sSss
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-02
|HO[ [TV|[LE'S FIESTA DAY IS
SPARKLING WITH ATHLETIC
EVENTS OF VARIOUS KINDS
Oden Days the Eastsde Are Revived-Al OF the Oid
Pioneer Times in the Southwest Are Reflected IN the
Program Provided by Vaughn Azhderan-Scores of
Visitors Travel to Holtville to Enjoy New Years Day

ing which as general rule makes
this sport monotonous making every
moment of the matches enjoyable.
In the relay race the four young
sters representing the All-Valley High
Schools got the jump on the soldiers
in the first lap, Rowe of the All-Val-
ley team getting about ten yards
gain in the first quarter over Heff-
ernan of the Soldier team. and this
lead was held by the other members
of the team.
In the hundred-yard dash Nuffer,
Rowe and Carey came across the line
in tie, time for the event being
10 3-5 seconds.
Following the field event came q
fast seven-inning game OF baseball
between the Ell Centre and Holtville
baseball clubs, which was won by El
Centre by score of 2 to Q.
The final event of the afternoons
program was an exhibition Of broncho
busting and riding by the members
of the Dave Williams rodeo.
In the evening free pool tourna-
ment was held at Hollis billiard par
lors, and at o'clock for many of the
visitors as well as for the local pa
irons came the crowning event Of the
day-the grand ball given by the FL
esta committee at Eagles hall.
Manager Azhderian and his associ-
ates worked hard for the success Of
the Fiesta and to them is due great
credit for a most enjoyable day and
one that patrons of good clean sports
in the Valley will remember for
long time to come.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-02
BY Henry Wood

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
With King Albert's Army in Bel.
gium, January Behind barriers Of
water that are more impossible than
the strongest barbed wire entangle,
ments, the Belgian army is holding
its part of the western front and train
ing and waiting for the day when
more of Belgium can bv wrested from
the enemy.
The Belgian army. which now holds
all Of Belgium not in Gfrmany's hands,
is situated in perhaps 1he most unique
fighting position Of any of the bel
ligerent forces. It islout Of fighting
touch with the enemy except by ar
tillery firing. For the most part the
Germans are a mile distant, and in
tervening1 and in place of no-man's
land, e:s 'ho-man's water. The Belgian
system Of inundated defense through
thsf River User, the User canal and
various inundated districts puts an
uni ne barrier between the two
fore Is.
Thanks in part to the Allies help
and in part to Belgium's own indomi-
table spirit the industry Of her peo-
pie, King Albert's army will not be
obliged to suffer this winter the hard
ships and privations that fell to it's
lot during the first two winters Of the
war. The Belgian army ha S been
completely re-equipped and outfitted.
In part, the equipment has been fur
nished by the Allies, yet goodly por-
tion is due to the Belgians themselves.
They have established numerous fac
tories, not only on the remnant Of Bel
gian soil still left to them, but also
in France.
These factories are not only supply
ing the troops, but give employment
to thousands Of Belgian refugees.
Protected by these watery bar
riers, the Belgians are not subject
to German infantry attacks. They
have to withstand only artillery fir
ing and they are equipped to give ade-
quate answer to this sort of combat.
They have constructed dugouts and
other shelters and with their new
equipment the army is able to keep
reasonably warm, dry and comfortable
while manning the dikes along which
their first line Of defense runs. The
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-02
Campbell Wants to Be Governor.
(By United Press)

\ Phoenix, Jan. 2.-Tom Campbell has
formally demanded the office of gov
ernor. Governor Hunt said he would
not give Up until ordered by the courts.
Campbell assumed the office down
town pending court proceedings
All mail addressed to the Governor
Of Arizona" is delivered to Campbell,
while that addressed to "Governor
Hunt is given to Hunt. Campbell
made statement in which he says he
does not want any violence, but wants
the law to take its course. The state
business is at . standstill.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-02
Endorsement Vote.
(By United Press)

Washington, Jan. 2.-Congress may
soon vote on endorsements of Presi-
dent Wilson's note with the implied
threat Of diplomatic break, which
many believe may mean only war,
should Germany resume unbridled
summarizing if peace fails. This is
believed today following conference
between President Wilson and Chair
man Stone Of the Senate foreign re-
lations committee. 1t is reported that
Chairman Stone is to sound Congress
on approved of the note.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-02
Officials of the Imperial Valley Live

Officials of the Imperial Valley Lives
stock Fair are receiving @congrtula-
tions for the successful conclusion of
the big educational exposition. Walter
Lineau, Frank Vanderpoel. Walter
Packard, Paul l. Dougherty and many
others worked heroically to bring
about the best results. To Manager
Nelson went a good share of the cred
it, but every member Of the Cour
Farm Bureau added materially 70
grand result. -
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-02
JOIN VILLA WHEN
MEN ARE CAPTURED
(By United Press)

Ell Paso, Jan. 2.-Five thousand vlfs
listas are within striking distariee q
Chihuahua City, according to govsArn{
ment Information. Refugees 1lff
General Murgia will evacuatS n =
force is outnumbered, Juare1 rsI
General SaIazar, Villa lieut
attacking Chihuahua City fre r
south. Fighting is in progyeeS
~ there between the Carranxf5
the villistas. Foreigners ayrl4
that mvuy Carranzistas jol& a
every enlargement, IS viii + 1 II
his tsoop. >in silver and = ~
well. u orr Drawing ~ ~
~ "Mexico.
E kbull4hat 12N 1ks o(Il9
C. W.. ptspsrihg e
,ool typo o.nsfS are oPss
yy;'a~ y
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-02
Editor Acquitted.
(By United Press.

Los Angeles, Jan. 2.-Dana Sleeth.
editor of the Los Angeles Record, was
acquitted on charge of criminal Ii
bel as the result of an editorial at
tacking w. T. Helms, the "dry" can
didate for district attorney. Judge
White declared that Helms was "hypo-
critical in the campaign.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-02
Want to Go Home.
(By United Press).

Washington, Jan. B. Congressman
Church has received petition from
members of the California engineer
corps stationed at Nogales, asking that
they be sent home.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-02
Exposition to Continue.
(By United Press)

San Diego. Jan. 1.-THE exposition
will run three more months with all
the principal exhibits, despite the
closing exercises last night. At the
end Of three months many of the per-
maneft buildings will house special
exhibits, making q perpetual fair At
Balboa park q sS SIss y Il N I.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-02

I'll the big football game yesterday
'hstweeM the y. Of r. and Oregon. the
hitter won Nv q Score Of IA to- 0. Much
local interest was taken IN the game.
The New Years game IS one of the
athletie events of the West. being
syed " pasad adena. sIss y
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-02

CONTINUED ON PAGE FoURl
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-04-05
NOTICE OF IDAHO
FARM SALE

We are authorized to sell, within
the next 80 days, to the highest bid
der for all cash down, or for one
half cash down with approved securi-
ty for the balance. deferred payment
bearing per cent interest per an
mum ct being provided that no bid
shall be accepted by us for less than
s25 per acre), 100 acres Of choice
farm land. mostly unimproved. in
one of the very best farming and
fruit-growing districts in southern
Idaho.
The title to the land is perfect and
will be conveyed to the purchaser en-
tirely free from any incumbrance.
This land lies southwest from
Blackfoot about Is miles, and north
west from Pocatello about 10 miles
1.-TWO Of the best markets for farm
product) and is located about in the
centre of a very rich agricultural
and fruit growing section and in the
sugar beet belt; 1t is only about two
miles distant from the nearest town
and railway depot Of Pingree. where
the farmers deliver their sugar beets
and where is also located the district
school, mercantile stores. post office.
etc.
The present quality of water for
domestic uses and stock watering
purposes can be obtained right on
the land at small cost, and water for
| irrigation purposes can be acquired
and conveyed upon the land at mod
crate cost for permanent rights.
Daily mail. good roads. property
fronts highway. climate similar to
Cache Valley.
We recommend this as splendid
opportunity for any man with farm
outfit who desires to make for him
self and family a permanent farm
home which will yield and insure a
good yearly income. in a thriving
community.
Parties desiring to view the prop
erty, or obtain more detailed inform.
alton before submitting bids. should
address or call upon the undersigned
without delay. First come first
served. Dated March eth. 1917.
UTAH MORTGAGE LOAN
CORPORATION.-adv As.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-04-05
NOTICE TO WATER USERS.

State Engineers Office. Salt Lake
City. Utah, March z, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that v. p.
Hanson. whose post office address is
Providence. Utah. has made applica-
ton In accordance with the require
ments Of the Compiled Laws OF Utah.
1907. as amended by the Sessions
Laws Of Utah. 1909. 1911 and 1915.
to appropriate ten (10) cubic-feet Of
water per second from Spring Creek.
Cache County, Utah. Said water will
be diverted at q point which lies $50
feet west and s2.6 feet north OF the
northeast corner of the southeast
quarter Of Section as. Township II
north. Range . east. Salt Lake base
and meridian. and conveyed by means
Of pipe line for q distance of about
10, 900 feet and there used from May
1 To, September 80. inclusive. Of each
year. to irrigats 1910 acres OF land
embraced In Section IL. east half Of
Section ~. and the north half Of
Section 30. Township IL north.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-04-05
NOTICE TO WATER USERS.

State Engineers offic. Salt Lake
City. Utah. March Z. 1917.
Notice is hereby given that the
Three Pine Spring Company. whose
post office address is Logan. Utah,
has made application in accordance
with the requirements Of the Com
piled Laws Of Utah, 1907. as amend
ed by the Sessions Laws Of Utah.
1909, 1911 and 1915, to appropri-
ate one-tenth (.1) of a cubic-foot of
water per second from an unnamed
spring in Cache County. Utah. Said
water issues at a point which lies
9188 feet east and 3340 feet south
Of the northwest corner of Section 2,
Township II north. Range 1 east,
Salt Lake base and meridian. The
water will be diverted at the spring
and conveyed by means of pipe line
for a distance Of $4,000 feet and
used from January 1 to December
81, inclusive. of each year. for do
nestle and culinary purposes by the
residents Of River Heights Precinct
and vicinity. This application Is des-
ignated in the State Engineers office
as No. 1888.
All protests against the granting
Of said application. stating the rea-
sons therefore, must be made by az
fidavit in duplicate, accompanied by
Of fee Of $3.50. and filed in this
office within thirty 600 days after
the completion of the publication OF
this notice.
w. d. BEERS,
State Engineer.
Date of first publication March IA
1917. date Of completion Of publica.
ton April 10, 1917.-adv. Ala.