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Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-29
LYLE ACID THROWING CASE IS
AGAIN OCCUPYING ATTENTION Of
IMPERIAL COUNTY RESIDENT!

tacks and merely covered the ground
as published in the first trial.
E. E. Cummings, deputy sheriff in
Sheriff Charles M. Applestill's office,
was the second witness for the prose-
cution and told of Investigations be-
ing made. Mr.. Cummings was one of
the first officers on the scene after
the attack On Potts, his testimony re-
lating chiefly to local measurements,
directions and certain conversations
hold with the defendant.
1t is believed that the case will oc-
cupy the attention of the court the
better part Of this week.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-29
STATE DEPARTMENT IS
|. DEBATING BIG MATTER
(By United Press)

Washington, Jan. 29.-The state de-
partment, in regard to the further ar
mament of British ships, does not
contend that America will necessarily
recognize them as subject for SUBJ
marine attack without warning. For
the present the government is to stand
pat on it's decision last winter in con-
nection with armed ships.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-29
Mexicans Attack Americans
While They Guard Bridge at
FL Paso During Big Tempest
SHAkEUP IN CABINET
IS PREDICTED EARLY
(By United Press)

Washington, Jan. pa big cabi-
ret shift is to occur early in Pres
ident Wilson's next term, it is learned
today.
This is in addition to the shakeup
soon after inauguration, though it is
expected it will not begin until sum-
mer. 1t is said all will be "volun-
tary."
1t is reported Houston is to re-
sign in the summer and Redfield and
McAdoo in the fall, all to enter bus
mess.
Continued reports say that Lansing
may become British ambassador, but
this is unconfirmed.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-29

The Lytle acid throwing case has
been resumed in the Superior court,
the twelfth juror having been accept
ed this morning after special venire
had been examined. The second trial
started on January %, but was COM
PEELED to be continued for several days
owing to inability to secure prospec-
tive jurors.
Thomas Potts, Holtville druggist
and the man Lytle is charged with in
juring by twice dashing acid in his
face, was the first witness. Potts
recited incidents relating to the at
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-29
STATE COMMISSION
AGAINST LOW FARES
(By United Press)

San Francisco, Jan. 29.-The State
Railroad Commission has refused the
application of the City of Los An
geles for scent fare on the Pacific
Electric within the city. The company
held that the jitneys had decreased
the company's earnings in the city
nearly million below expenses. The
commission holds that the railroad
would lose 100000 yearly, in addition
to the present loss, making operation
burdensome.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-29
Is Trouble Brewing?
(By United Press)

Washington, Jan. 29.-Estimates Of
the cost of the "Villa hunt" vary
from $9O,00O,OOO to $102,000,000,
which includes transportation Of reg
ulars to the border, subsistence, horses
and relief of dependents. Within .
week or ten days there will be no
Americans south Of the border and
shortly thereafter all the militia will
be at home.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-29

Ia walk, tying it up again. Ritter sue
ceeded Parker in this inning. In the
first of the eighth Holtville pulled
in one run, but Imperial in their half
of the eighth brought home the game
by piling up four runs, which Holt
vile could not regain in their half of
the ninth.
Score by innings:
p 4 5 6 7 80 r H E
Holtville. 8 0 2 o. 90 0-6 10 5
Imperial 20 3 90 1 0 4x-9 10 A
Batteries-For Holtville, Parker,
Ritter and Pfieffer; for Imperial, Ty-
Ter, Best and Drulette. Umpire-Sulli-
van. Time of game-1:50.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-29

Mrs. Bassi, wife of A. c. Bassi, who
was arrested Friday by Deputy Sher-
iff Mccormick, was released on bail
in the sum of $500. Mr.. Bassi is
charged with striking the officer while
he was arresting her husband. Bassi
is held on a charge of having received
stolen goods.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-29
TROOPS TO LEAVE At
CALEX|C0 VERY soon
(By United Press

Calexico, Jan. 29.-An official mes
sage from the war department to
the commander here says all militia
men here will be released as soon as
General Pershing's troops reach the
border. This includes the Oregon cav
airy and artillery and the Washing
ton signal corps.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-29
ALLEGE THAT CRAZY
MANLSLLABLETOBLOW
UPCZARNOWSKISTORE
Information Received Indirectly that Competitor Is 1mbued
With Spirit of Anarchsm-Former Employee Tells of
Designs Against May Be Issued for
Arrest OF the Man In the Next Few Days.

Franz Czarnowski of the Mt. Sig
nal district is concerned over certain
manifestations against his establish
ment.
1t has been known for some time
that the dynamiting of the general
merchandise store has been contem-
planted and the proprietor much per-
turbed.
When it was learned that first
attempt was frustrated CzalHoWski
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-29
Police Asked to Investigate.
nv United Press)

Rutland, VT, Jan. 29.-Authorities
state that the body of Nora Benson,
a movie actress, shipped from Los
Angeles, has bullet holes. The death
certificate says death was due to
complications. The Los Angeles po-
lice are asked to investigate.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-29
Trade Treaties On.
(By United Press)

Washington, Jan. 29.-It is learned
that the new trade treaties proposed
between the United States and South
American countries, long under prep
aration by the state department, have
been sent to the latin republics for
ratification.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-29
GERMAN SUBMARINES
FULL OF ACTIVITIES
(BY United PreSS)

Berlin, Jan. ga German subma-
rine in the Mediterranean sank, Janu-
ary 8, fully armed and loaded 5000
ton steamer; on January Is the armed
British tanker Garfield, carrying coal
and oil, and on Thursday an armed
hostile transport, 200 miles east Of
Malta. This steamer, crammed with
troops, sank in ten minutes.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-29

met by troops with clubbed rifles.
The soldiers managed to withstand
the attack of the mob, but were met
with a volley of bottles and stones at
the hands of the gangsters.
Street cars were not permitted to
cross the International bridge and
American troops were not allowed to
pass over the line.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-29

Mayor Edwin M. Capps and son,
R. w. Capps, motored over yesterday
from San Diego. This is the first
trip in two years that Mr.. Capps has
made to the famous valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-29
Some Innovations.
(By United PreSS)

Washington, Jan. 29.-President
Wilson has again returned the immi-
grafton bill to Congress. He still
holds that the literacy test "consti-
tutes a radical change" in American
policy. President Wilson also de-
clares himself in favor of placing all
postmasters under civil service.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-29
Lieutenant Reinstated.
(By United Press)

Sacramento, Jan. 29.-Lieutenant
Kamball, commanding the Santa Bar
bara naval militia, has been reinstat-
ed by General Borree after being re-
lieved of his command owing to fail
ure TO send reports. 1t was learned
this was not his fault.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-29

did not complain to the officers, but
took the matter as a joke. Later, it
is said, the dynamiter proceeded with
his plans, even taking one of the en-
ployes of the store into his conf
dence.
The incident lost the form of a
joke and occupied the serious atten-
tion of the management. 1t develo-
oped that a disgruntled stage driver
had amassed degree of vengeance
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-29
Women and Children Hurl Bottles and Stones at Troops
When Demonstration Is Made American Soldiers Able
to Withstand Attack--Prisoners Enraged Because OF
General Order to Battle All Mexicans Who Cross Line
O@Osoaso

The Mexican cavalry, with the aid
of whips, drove Americans from their
end of the bridge.
Excitement runs high in the Amer
lean settlement in Ell Paso, many
demonstrations being confined to pa
triotic utterances by the local author
tiles.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-29
(By United Press)

Ell Paso, Jan. 29.-There is serious
rioting at the end of the international
bridge, at which time 500 men and
women stoned American troops who
were stationed as customs guards.
The MeXicans were not allowed to
cross the line until they were bathed.
The mob advanced and they were
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-29
Sears Are From Operations.
(By United PreSs)

Los Angeles, Jan. 29.-The police
say Betty Benson, movie actress,
died at the county hospital while serv-
ing a Jail sentence for possession Of
opium. The attending physician says
the marks resembling bullet wounds
on her body were from operation
scars. The body was sent to Vermont
on January 6.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-29

and was determined to get even with
what he thought was competition in
business.
The suspected individual has been
viewed by Czarnowski as harmless,
but at the same time it has resulted
in serious accusations.
1t is likely that complaint will
be lodged against the man within a
few days.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus P. Spalding Of
Pasadena are registered at the Bar
bara Worth today.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-29
JUAREZ ENGAGED IN RIOTS
SEELEy AND FL CENTR0 FIGHT
THIRTEEN INNINGS YESTERDAY
AFTERNOON TO AN EVEN SCORE

Both Pitchers Prove to Be Stumbling Blocks to Eager
Batters-Game Replete With Sensational Plays and
Plenty of Wranglng-El Centro Brawley and Holt
vile Are Now Tied for Third Positions Honors.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-29
League Standing.

Yesterdays battle between Seeley
and Ell Centro proved to be the SEN
sation of the league, the two teams
fighting for thirteen innings. to a
three tie.
1t was one of the best games of
the season and attracted large
crowd which was greeted with thrills
at frequent intervals.
Thompson, for Seeley, was touched
for nine hits, but managed to keep
these very we'll scattered. In the
sixth inning he permitted two clouts,
but they were non-productive so far
as runs were concerned. In the fol-
lowing inning another brace of safe
ties ensued, this attack getting one
run. In no other inning was his Of
tense weakened.
Pratt was touched up for eleven
hits, but his twirling was above re-
rroach. In the initial inning Pratt
was bombarded to the extent of three
hits, but by clever fielding the score
was held down to one lone tally. In
the sixth frame three hits were reg
istered, but amounted to only one
run. After that Pratt was master of
the situation and doled out weird
twisters until the game was called
at the end of the thirteenth inning.
Imperial, Jan. 28.-Imperial jumped
to second place in the league today by
taking the long end Of 8 to 6 game
with Holtville. The long rest on ac-
count of the weather for the past three
weeks showed in the playing of both
teams as we'll as in the attendance, a
large crowd turning out to see the
game.
Tyler started the game for Impe-
rial, but was not in form and gave
way to Best, who pitched a heady
game. Holtville, with Parker in the
box, started after the game in the first
inning, landing on Tyler's offerings for
two singles and double, netting them
three runs, only to see Imperial tie
it up in the second inning. whereupon
they came back in the third for two
more.
Imperial, however, pulled in one in
the fifth by three hits and an error and
also one in the sixth, with two hits and
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umph Of a conscious policy Of bad
faith-disregard of solemn obligations
to neutralized state, OF the rules Of
war formally subscribed to, and Of the
human standards which men deemed
so well established that it was thought
unnecessary to set up any interna-
tipnal agreements to safeguard them.
10 would mean fastening upon man
kind, in future wars, terrorism and
the barbarous practices of the ear
Hest times, Furnishing mercilessly the
non-combatant and so defeating the
healthy tendency to confine the con-
flict to the armed forces of the belli-
gerents-deliberate murder Of help
less thousands to secure minor mill
tary advantage. To stop short Of
throwing the Germans back out of
conquered territory would mean Ger.
man triumph. the source of untold
future disaster. 1t would render i'm
possible for years to come an effect
i've league Of nations to discourage
future wars. Armaments would know
no limit and the United States would
be compelled to enter the race in or
der to defend not only the Monroe
Doctrin but the very existence of the
nation.
THEODORE MARRrJPc
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BUSINESS IN EAlRMoNT.

LILO LIDAY business in Faimon,. it is agreed by those
/ who are in position to know. set new high records
Holiday stocks are well cleared out and most merl
chants could have sold more goods if they had had them
m stock.
Ye. bi.k as it was it by no mean. wa: as good as j.
might have been if the merchants generally had had more
faith and made consistent drive for additional busi-
ness Thousands of dollars went out of Famont for mer-
chanse that might just as well have been purchased this
city.
Right now although the car supply as yet unsatisfae-
Try the Famont coal region enjoying condition very
much like that which has existed in the hard coal region
since the wage agreement made back the first Roosevelt
administration. Pay roll disbursements at high rates are
steady as the march of time and they will continue In
definitely in large volume. The people who draw this
money will want to spend certain proportion of and if
the local merchants do encourage them spend it
here they will spend it some where else.
In the anthracite region most of the merchants rose to
the occasion and made preparations to get their share of
the steady flow Of money which continued operation Of the
mines at good wages for the mine workers made possible
It would pay local merchants study the merchandising
methods Of Scranton Wilkes Barre Pottsyille. Hazeton
and even Of the smaller hard coal towns For some Of
them such an investigation ought to amount to short cut
to fortune
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employees around here about noon to,
morrow.
That ought to revive interest in the
way the postoffice strike ended,
Got to be mighty careful how you
quit working for your Uncle Sammie.
According to the gossip aboat town
this morning the NJ. v. T. had added
new one to the government program
rheatless day.
One does not freeze nearly so quick
while In motion.
Walking to work will become popu.
lar II refrigerating cars become the
rule.- 80
All the Pittsburgh papers have be.
come afternoon issues as far as this
burg is concerned.
At least no'one takes the trouble to
see that the morning editions are dis.
tribated before noon.
Perhaps It viii be better after the
weather warns up.
But by that time folks win be out Of
the habit Of reading them.
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The selection of the Secretary Of the Treasury as the
director general of the railroads of the country tanta
mount to an announcement that the government
nizes that the difficulty with the transportation plant
the country now is financial. During the Civil it
was operating and the roads by an assistant
secretary OF war. Tom Scott, general manager of
the Pennsylvania road who was drafted for the Job,
was one of the most masterfdl men of the day, and
when transportation problems under consideration
he had his way against Stanton, and it is related
that he actually terrorzed the generals whose troops
were being handled by his lines.
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week. bsfore 1 VA. and he railroad situation had Ben
even half way normala
Everything considered the Fuel administration Is doing
very well Nothing could have prevented fuel crisis this
winter and now that The situation beginning to ease up
Dr.. Garfield is perhaps justified IN his belief that he has
m hand Moreover the coal situation much like the
transportation situation II the extremists prevail and The
government does take over the whole industry will simply
have TO Turn to the men who are now running the mines
and the distributing machinery and say to them: The gov
eminent Is in control here. but you will have to do the
work.
And If a. comes the consumer and the people who are
eamorns for government control are quite ap, to dis
cover that the first effect will be an increase in the price
Of coal at the point where it is consumed
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THuRspAY EVENING, DECEMBER 81. 1917.

DRESIDENT WILSON'S proclamation taking over
the railroads of the country for the period Of the
war notice that from now out the government is not
going to- permit anything to stand in the way Of vigorous
prosecution Of the war aims of the Republic
AS for the railroads. the proclamation itself and the fact
that he named Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo. who
not railroad man. director general indicates that Mr.
Wilson satisfied that the operating chiefs have all along
been animated by spirit Of patriotism and have done every
thing in their power to cooperate with the government and
70 carry their heavy load Government control is merely
preparation for eyentuaes and insure that there will
be no needless delay in applying any and all remedies that
might be needed at the time preserving intact the
properties for their owners
The taking over of the roads, even though they are to
all ntents and purposes to be left in charge of the men
who have been managing them in the past will mark
turning point the war policies Of the administration if it
really means what it to mean There is a wide
spread feeling that there has not been enough gor and
coordination at Washington Mr. Wilson'S action Of yes
eray indicates that he recognizes the business of that crit
s. Perhaps it also an indication that he means 10
sifen up the policies all along the line.
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UNDETERMINED

HErecenly adopted custom Of Congress Of presenting
the Executive officers of the Government with large
lump to be spent in their discretion has had the
natural consequence of bringing what may be called lump
reports from those officials To pay the expenses Of
floating the first liberty bonds and the certificates of neb
ednes authorized at the same time the Secretary of the
Treasury gwen sum equal to one-tenth of one per
cent Of the of bonds and certificates He has now
rendered report Congress p,rportns to show how the
money spent The total expenditure to date has been
slightly over million dollars. of which more than half
was spent by the Federal Reserve banks. The report
merely shows the total spent by each bank For instance
the bank at New York disposed of over $4,000. and
The public left to its own conclusions as to what became
Of the money.
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RUFF STUFF

Fshaw. Old Woody has grabbed all
the private cars.
Guess wen have to stay home this
winter.
Hear the B. & o. has assigned two
cars to the city OF Fairmont SO that
there will be.no danger of coal short.
age at the pumping station. ~
But they are fiat bottom boats. u
as httsHi
: Har. har. (,
! That means twice as much shoveling
ks before.
rand golly, how that guy out at the
pumps does like to shovel.
~
It's ali right, Commissioner, no trou.
BILE a-tall about saving those two car
loads Of coal month.
The guy In the super's office up at
Grafton took care Of that when he pick.
sd out those cars.
Thefell be . lot Of new government
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Personals

personals 7i.fAsr' y"
Mrs. J.. W. Geddes spent Christ
mas with her grandmother, Mrs. Ann
R. Tetrick, of Eenterprise.
Rufus L. Messenger and Jas. T.
Taggart, Of Clarksburg, were Christ.
mas visitors In Worthington.
George W. Murray of Adena, Ohio
Is spending the holidays with rela
tives and frinds here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse M. Wood were
shopping in Fairmont on Monday. /,
Thos. r. Smith, who is employed
OF Van vorhis. came up to spend Chris
tmas with his family.
Blake Billingslea who Is a student
at the University, is spending the
holiday vacation with his parents
here.
J. Rietz. Lake, OF Monongah, was
transactipg business in town on Wed.
nesday.
Mrs. L. NJ. Kuhn. Of Monongah,
was a business visitor here on We'd
nesday.
Lawrence G. Sandy was in Man.
nfngton on Wednesday afternoon on
business with the military depart
met. He desires to enlist In the
Quartermasters' Reserve Corps for
immediate service.
Lon. n. Davis, OF Davis Ridge,
was hopping in town on Wednesday
afternoon.
Marvin L. Wool, OF Akron. Ohio.
is visiting relatives here at present.
Mrs. Harold n, Shfm, OF Annabelle,
was shopping IN tow on Wednesday.
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Funeral Services.

Funeral services over the remains
of Mrs. Mary Eleanor Parish were
held at her late residence on Wednes-
day morning at 10000 o'clock, con
Quoted by Rev. A. NJ. Ritenour, OF
Morgantown, pastor of the local Bap'
fist church. Interment was made in
the Cochran cemetery on Helen's Run.
W. ]. s. Harmer& Son, undertakers
Of Shinnston, had charge. A large
number Of relatives and friends were
present. Among those from distance
were Jas. L. Jarish and daughter,
Edith Of Hundred, Mrs. Warren b.
Anglin Of Denbow, Pa, George w.
Parish and son, Of Marion, Ohio. (;
William 3. Shaver, Of Loveland, o.;
Mrs. Wesley Work, Of Kingmont;
Ephraim Ashcraft Of Fargington.
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NOT a FAILURE.
q ENATOR XARDAMAN. who OBJ

q ENAIUR VARDANAN. who opposed the dec
y larahon that state of war with Germany existed
to be in favor of the government taking over the
mining industry Of the nation in its entirety. Perhaps some
subtle sympathy for Pussansm is responsible for both
positions Certain is that what Senator Vardaman thinks
ought TO be done would be the Pussian way of handling
the problem. while what the government and the Fud
the individual as much freedom of action as the best inter
esss Of the whole permit of-an economic theory which
inherited along with the Common Law and our basic
ideas Of government.
The fuel situation throughout the nation is bad but the
man who condemns the Fuel administration as failure does
not know what he is talking about Who can tell what
The Fuel administration would have been able do if Com
sress had passed the legislation under which Dr. Garfield
operating when it should have'been passed. six or eight
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Personals.


Albert James was among the out OF
town social callers in Lumberport dur
ing the week.
Miss Ruth Leeson OF Fairmont was
in Monongah yesterday evening call
ing on her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Ian
dis Leason.
Harold Peppers has returned to hts
home in Salem after spending a short
vacation trip in Monongah.
Fred Cochran was In Fairmont yes.
terday evening as a social caller.
Mrs. c. Salvati was among the local
out OF town callers in Fairmont yes.
terday morning.
Matthew Turkovitch was among the
Monongali callers in Fairmont yester.
day evening.
George Leiving was among the Mo.
nongah visitors to Fairmont last night.