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Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-07
CHINESE OFFICIAL HERE
FEARSWORSTASRESULTs|
OF FALLOF THE PREMIER

That China will be in the throes
of revolution a very short time is
the firm belief of l.. c. Applestill,
postal commissioner of the Province
Of Peking, who is visiting his brother,
Sheriff C. M. Applestill.
"The action of President Ii Yuan
Hung in vetoing the measures passed
by parliament severing diplomatic re-
lations with Germany resulted in the
resignation of Premier Tuan Chi Jul, F"
said Mr.. Applestill. at is predicted
that unless he returns at once and
resumes his portfolio it means an
open rupture between the Old and
New China factions that can only be
settled by bloodshed.
"The ex-premier has the confidence
and respect of the entire Chinese mil
itary forces, and, in addition, is a
staunch supporter of Vice President
Fung Kuo Chang, who is also mill
tary governor Of Kiangsu. The Kian-
su provinces have population of
over one hundred millions.
"Both Tuan Chi Jul and Funk Kuo
Chang are the idols of the southern
provinces, which stand firmly for a
continuation of the republic. the
northern part of China still clinging
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-07
SEELEY WANTS WATER
Co. OFFICES MOVED

Stockholders of No. IL water COM
pany have selected committee con-
sisting of C. H. Connect, George
Campbell and R. A. Hill to devise
ways and means of having the COM
pany's offices moved from Imperial
to Seeley.
1t is claimed that a majority Of
the local stockholders of the company
reside in the vicinity of Seeley, and
they can see no logical reason why
they should go to Imperial when the
company business could be handled
more expeditiously at home.
A petition signed by two-thirds Of
the stockholders is required under the
state law to move the office. The See
ieyites believe that the signatures can
be obtained without difficulty as
about 40 pei; cent of the stockholders
live outside the Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-07
REFRIGERATOR
SERVICE TO
START
Wells Fargo to Run One
Car From Heber Di-
rect to Chicago.

Daily refrigerator Wells-Fargo ex-
press cars will be run local between
the Imperial Valley and Chicago car
rying perishable produce of all kinds.
The service may begin today. He
ber will be the starting point for the
car.
Announcement of this improved
service, which is designed to enable
the growers Of the Valley to place
their produce in the East at the ear
liest possible moment. was made this
morning by Tom Elliott, industrial
agent for the Wells-Fargo Company,
who made a special trip to San Fran
cisco to secure it's institution.
Peas and asparagus constitute the
principal shipments via the Wells
Fargo refrigerator. Mr.. Elliott said
that these daily cars will be contin-
ued untid sufficient shipments are
available for full carload shipments.
At the present time some peas are
being shipped with lettuce to eastern
points via Pacific Fruit express, but
Mr.. Elliott believes that the speedier
service will put the peas on the mar
ket in better condition.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-07
Allison Is Strong For Bond
Issue--Need improvements

necessary. The further investiga-
ton of the silt problems now being
carried on should materially aid in
locating and designing the sluice-
ways proposed so as to obtain maxi
mum results, the money so to be ex-
pended for this purpose will be re-
turned many times over in the saw
ing which will follow.
GAS taxpayer, l feel that the
proposed bond issue is one step near
er the end of the difficulties which
we have heretofore encountered in
properly serving the rapidly increas-
ing domain under our canal system.
From what experience have had in
operating the Imperial Valley canal
system under the Receiver, it is my
judgment that the purposes for which
your engineers propose to expend this
money are all wisely chosen for the
tetterment of the system, and l hear
tily endorse the proposed bond issue.
Every truly yours,
81. C. ALLISON"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-07
MEXICAN SHOT
IN QUARREL
OVER GIRL
Affray at ,Hart's Ranch,
Holtville, Results in KILL
ing of L. Gonzales.

Louis Gonzales, better known as Fe-
]ipe, lies dead at Shafer's undertaking
parlors as the result of a quarrel
with Vito Perez over the latter's wife.
The shooting took place at Hart's
ranch near Holtville late last night.
Perez was locked up in the county
Jail charged with murder. though he
claims that he shot in self defense,
after Felipe had shot at him twice.
There were no witnesses to the af-
fair.
Another Mexican ranch hand, known
as Rodriguez, was infatuated with
the woman, and had sent Gonzalez
over to intimidate Perez, according to
the testimony given at the coroner's
inquest.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-07
Of RED
CROSS FOR
CALEX|C,0
Patriotic Woman in South.
ern City Proposes the
Formation of One.

The following communication is re-
printed from the Calexico Chronicle:
Editor Chronicles: At the present
crisis of our country, on the verge
of possible war, should there not be
a concreted movement toward form
ing a Red Cross society here. in case
Of eventualities
"All over the country the women
are banding together for what ap
pears to be the inevitable, while we
are hoping the horrors of war may
be averted. 1t is a vital question in
every mothers heart, and the rever-
berations are heard from coast to
coast. It is not apathy with our
women-they are too much alive
hut waiting, which we cannot afford
to do.
~ suggest that the heads Of all
women's organizations, clubs and
churches, appoint time of meeting
at specified place, formulate a plan
end send out general call to every
woman in Calexico and vicinity who,
am sure, will respond to general
movement.
Miss Margaret Scott, head of the
Red Cross Society in Los Angeles, is
willing and ready to help us if we
need her. We know not what day
may bring forth. Let US be up and
doing. KATE c. AITKEN."
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-07
YES INr''@'''!r'':nl r''@'''!r' L
4ng will re-
BUSIi:;:;;:': Eff: :; :;::'::: &: i: :;
the seed
is COZ: { :: :: :: $:

Although it is obvious to the most
casual observer, Business is Good
signs appeared in every store win
dow in town today.
"The idea is based on business psy-
chology," said Don C. Bitter, secre-
tary of the Chamber of Commerce,
originator of the unique card. Busi-
less not only is Good, but never
was better in the Valley than at the
present time, so why not emphasize
the fact?
ut represents the spirit of opti-
mism, rendered more potent by ma
rerialized prosperity, and by implicit
faith in a greater Ell Centre, and an
Imperial Valley that will fulfill the
destiny set for it by the empire build
ers that blazed the trail"
Yes, Business is Good.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-07
Biddie Demonstrates Method \.
While Experts Talk Theory

While County Farm Adviser Dough-
erty and E. c. Houser, poultry special
ist from the University of Califor-
MIA, were demonstrating orally the
best method of egg raising at a
ranch near Seeley this morning, an
enterprising Biddy hoped up into the
farm advisers Ford and completed
one of the best days work the hen
has ever accomplished. Mr.. Houser
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-07
THOMAS PLACED ON
TRIAL IN HIGH COURT

Will Thomas, colored, charged with
burglary of the Star rooming house
in Imperial, was arraigned in Judge
Coles court this morning. Thomas
has served one term in states prison
and has been charged with burglary
since then, but the former case was
dismissed for lack of evidence. The
prisoners friends say that he "js can't
help stein'," and that he will put
up a kleptomania defense.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-07

found the egg as he was about to
sit on it. R7 =
Messrs. Dougherty and Houser had
spent half-hour in instructing The
poultry raiser regarding the best
nests for hens. "A nice, straw-coveted
box would attract az chickens. While.
many Of these inviting Heats 1sre
being prepared. the KttlS rcd hen
found the rear shest Of the lin Liz
zie the most inviting place on The
ranch to deposit her egg.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-07
GERMAN PRESS LAUDS
SENATE H|u|BUSTER
(By United Press)

Amsterdam, March THE German
press lauds Senators Stone and La
toilette as representative of the "best
spirit in America"
1t regards the filibuster stand as
proper in stemming "Wilson's un-
reasoning ambition" in voicing the
sentiment of American people who
propose to join the insanity of war. :"
The Lokel Anzeiger bitterly assails
the inaugural speech as "desecrating
the national capitol"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-07
South Protests.
(By United Press)

tDy ChitSu AeSS'f1tit
Sacramento, March 7.-The, south
ern members of the legislature say
the North is getting better appropri-
ations than recommended by the state
board of control, despite the fact that
the South pays 65 per cent of the
states taxes. - .frtE 0rior
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-07
Mexicans Refuse U. s. Money.
(By United Press)

Douglas, Ariz., March. mining
men here say Sonora Mexicans refuse
to take American currency, fearing
that probable war with Germany will
cause it to depreciate. The Aqua
Prieta customs house also refused to
take currency, demandingocoin.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-07
COW SHOT; H0lTv|LLE. E.,
MAN IS ARRESTED

D. F. Bixby of Holtville is firm
believer in preparedness, and that
shotgun practice is patriotic duty.
Further, that it was no fault of his
that E. D. Griffin's pet cow should
be wandering around on the impro-
vised rifle range. Anyway, the cow
is quite dead, and Griffin had the
wouldbe sharpshooter arrested.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-07
Army Transport in Trouble.

Seattle, March THE Merchants
Exchange reports the army transport
Dix returning here under her own
steam. The transport sent ontvdis-
tress calls last night, owing to broken
steering gear. She sailed for Manila
with troops. str, ~.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-07
COTTON GROWER
DETAILS ITS
CULTURE
Smith Jackson, Egyptian
Cotton Raiser, Discusses
Fibre and Feterita.

Smith jackson, one of the most
successful cotton raisers of the VAL
ley, yesterday declared that, in his
opinion, Egyptian cotton and feterita
were two of the best crops that I'M
perial Valley could raise.
Mr.. Jackson declared his senti-
ments as follows:
II am very much interested IN
Egyptian cotton as the best variety
of cotton to be grown in the valley,
and in the feterita as the best variety
of corn.
81 would suggest that farmers in
vestigate these crops. In my opinion
cotton growers here should grow the
Egyptian cotton to the exclusion of
all other varieties, as the short sta
pie and the medium staple (Durango)
can be grown in many other districts,
while the Egyptian cotton can only
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-07
No Pay for Militia.
(Ry United Press)

San Antonio, March 7.-All militia
men on the border were today ordered
niustred out by April, owing to the
failure of Congress to pass the army
bill providing for their maintenance
en- the border.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-07

A. j. Green. manager of the u, 81
Grant hotel at San Diego, is stopping
at the Barbara Worth hotel for -
few days on visit to. the Valley,u,o,
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-07
Condemn Works.
tBy United Press,

rs (By United Press)
Sacramento, March 7.AFive Demo
Gratis today presented resolution dis
approving Of Works part in the fill
buster.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-07
Two Filibusterers Dropped.
(By United Press)

Washington, March THE Repub-
lican caucus has dropped Cummins and
Gronna, two filibusterers, from the
Republican steering committee.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-07

to the hope of restoring the mon-
archy.
"The Cantonese elements are the
Irish of China and the activities OF
the former officials of the old re-
gime are unceasing.
"The action of parliament ia said
tc reflect the sentiments of the ma
ton, and Japanese influence is being
welded to assist the Allies in every
way possible. Thus it will be seen
that with the vice president of the
republic, the premier, parliament and
the military forces lined up solidly in
favor of the Entente that a clash
with the pro-German cabal is almost
inevitable"
Mr.. Applestill considers the lack of
news from the American ambassador
in China for the past three days also
disquieting, as Indicative that events
are trending in the direction of seri-
Gus trouble.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-07

~ of water for irrigation and but
title bad weather to damage the crop.
"As these localities favorable to
Egyptian cotton growing are so very
limited and the demand so great for
this high grade cotton, since it is be-
ing used so extensively in the manu-
eacture of automobile tries, it is, in
my opinion, decidedly wrong to grow
the inferior varieties when we can
grow most successfully the superior
class of cotton, especially when the
high grade variety will produce as
much or more per acre as the lower
grades. Also, when there is such a
demand at fancy rices for the Egyp-
tan variety.
81 am thoroughly convinced that if
the farmers here would plant one
third or one-half of their ground to
Egyptian cotton instead of the whole
to other varieties, they would make
more money from cotton and have the
other one-half or two-thirds of, their
land for other things.
"This would allow also a good sys-
tenn of rotation and diversification
that will keep the soil in better con-
dition and make the farmer indepen-
dent, as he will then have more than
Cne source of income.
"The growing of Egyptian cotton
would make this the richest country
in the world if undertaken in the right
way. Egyptian cotton is to cotton
what cream is to milk, while Duran
go is skim milk and short staple is
whey.
"The Imperial Valley is entitled to
the cream, so let US have it, and let
the farmer himself do the skimming.
I am convinced that the Imperial Val
ley is even more favorable for Egyp-
tian cotton growing than the Salt
River valley, as the season is lit
tie earlier, longer and warmer, and
the extremes not quite so great.
$50 l suggest that farmers plant
Egyptian cotton, and plant it early.
In cotton growing we have about 80
days or more grace in the spring and
50 or more in the fall over most other
cotton growing districts, yet most of
the farmers fool away their spring
grace by late planting. / am also
convinced that planting should be
spaced much wider than the common
practice and, the better the ground,
the wider it should be spaced.
II grew about five acres here last
year under many disadvantages, but,
all considered, the results were very
satisfactory. My ground was not in
the best condition, but in some Of
the. good spots it produced at the
rate of two and one-half bales per
acre. These places, however, were
thinned to about 311x5 feet. Some
Of these plants produced about IN
pounds Of seed cotton per plant Of
CONTINUED ON PAGE SKI
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-07
(By United Press)

New York, March THE Tribune
says Japan has delivered an ultima
tum to China, dated February 10, de-
manding that China enter the war on
the Allies side.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-07

$ e grown successfully in few very
), ~Jvored localities such as the Impe-
enou Id anu oa,' NiVer Vai,eys' "here
IRE is no boil weevil and where the
,,,,v son is long and intense and
ldeye soil is good and fertile, with plen-
,.Fy of water for irrigation and but
little bad weather to damage the crop.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10
PIONEER DIES

Wahpeton, N. D.. Feb. lO.--Mike Fan
Finger, resident OF this community
for almost thirty-two years, died at the
Lutheran hospital Tuesday morning,
Feb. 6, of heart failure, after he had
been in the hospital for about q week
health, suffering from q complication of
diseases, for the past five or six years,
and 1T was finally necessary to take
him to the hospital for treatment. The
heart failure put an unexpected end to
his sufferings.
Mike Zanzinger was born in Nieder-
winden, Murtenberg, Germany, on Nov.
America, Nand located at saltwater,
MINI. In 1885 he came to Wahpeton
and secured a farm nine miles south
west OF the city, where he has made
his home continuously until the time OF
his death.
to Miss Emma Marsch in Wahpeton,
who survives him. To this union were
born seven children, all Of whom are
present in the city for the funeral
They are: Mrs. Hubert Greenhecx.
Juanita, N. D.; Mrs. Mark PescheL
Wahpeton; Mrs. VIM. Greenheck. Juan
ita, N. D.; Mrs. John Heating. Wahpe-
ton. Miss Einia Zanzinger, teacher in
Center school No. 2; Mrs ed. Demorayi
Wahpeton; and Miss Clara ZanSinger,
who 10 3 student In the Wahpee0n high
school There is also a surviving broth
er in the old country.
Deceased was we'll known throughout
this entire community. His long resi-
dence and good character had broaden
cd his acquaintance greatly and will
undoubtedly cause q big attendance
st the funeral, which has been arrang-
ed for st. Johns church tomorrow
morning at 40 o'clock.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10
LAM0URE
BOOSTERS
j. i. ACTIVE
- t-.t- ..z.s----AI >

=" LaMoure, N. D., FEB. 10.--Commer-
cial club plans for the coming year
were auspiciously launched, when a
joint meeting of the executive COM
mittee and entertainment committee
Of the club, was held at the First Ma
tional bank. A general discussion was
entered INTO to outline tentative plans
for club activities during the coming
year. There were present at the meet
ing President Paul Adams. Secretary
c. J. Robideau, and Messrs. J. c. Dills,
+. S. Hunt. o. M. Ellison. E. F. Coyne
and Supt. Gordon B. Smith.
The meeting was called at the in
stance OF President Adams. who de-
sires to see the club especially active
this year. During the coming week
it is planned to launch an active cam
paign for securing renewals Of mem
berships and new members and ascer-
tanning the attitude OF citizens toward
the club. 3D..
While no specific program was out
lined at the meeting some important
announcements are expected in the
near future.
The next meeting Of the club will
be held Thursday evening, Feb. Is.
Undoubtedly matters of Importance
will be brought up and discussed at
this meeting. It is planned to have a
banquet to be served at the CONNER
cial club rooms. .".'
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10
The Quinins That Does Not Affect tn,
~ go - , Head
NINOT May. GET
DAIRY MEETING

,Mandan, N. D., Feb. 10.-Minot
stands an excellent chance of getting
the 1918 annual meeting of the North
Dakota Dairymen's association, &C
cording to members Of the board of
directors named last evening at the
close of the twentieth annual conven-
ton held in this city. The place of
meeting was not named, it being left
to the board Of directors. f-E
officers for the coming year are:
President-Peter Miller. Minot.
Vice President-U. j. Downey, New
Salem. ...,
Treasurer-W. F. Siege, Medina.
Secretary-R IS. Osterhaus, Bis
marck. '%~--
Directors are J. d. Bacon, Grand
Forks; Sam F. Crabbe, Fargo and H.
c. Schultz, Mandan.
Peter Olafson, aged 10, Edinburg, N.
D., won the pure bred heifer, worth
$780, offered as prize by Sam Crab
be of Fargo to the North Dakota boy
or girl writing the becst 500 word es-
say on 1.-THE Dairy Cow"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10
FARMERS
TO BUILD
new Line
r eEfZ n .EENrt{!

Mandan, N. D., Feb. 10,lOver $780,
900 has been subscribed by farmers
living between this city and st, An
thony, an inland town seventeen miles
from a railroad, for a stock corpora
ton to build an electric line. +. C.
Massingham, Mandan, president of
the Missouri Slope Fair association,
is promoting the scheme and announc-
es that q charter will be sought from
the state as soon az the subscription
list reaches 100000 which will be
gained by the fore part Of next week.
The plan of the builders is to event.
ually connect the Northern Pacific
main line with the Milwaukee line
either at Freda or Raleigh in Grant
county.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10
DEVILS LAKE AFTER
STATE TRAINING CAMP

q Devils Lake, N D., Feb. 10.-If a
state training. camp for militiamen is
to be established in this state, Devils
Lake is very anxious that due consider
alton be given to the advantages which
would accrue from locating the camp
on the state militia grounds.
Not wasting any time, Sec. Arthur A.
Powell, of the commercial club, acted
upon a rumor that, a camp would be
established in the state, and last eve
ming telegraphed Secretary OF War Ba-
ker, reminding the official OF the desir-
ability of locating the training camp
at the Rock Island military reserve A
second telegram was sent to Hon. John
Burke. treasurer of the United States,
requesting him to use his influence to
the end that Devils Lake may secure
this camp.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10
Escaped Convict Now
Charged With Murder
Can State Claim Him?

sion of Jesse Starkweather commit
ted in May. 1914. from Divide county
to one year for grand larceny. The
similarity Of names made him curious
and he started an investigation.
Late yesterday afternoon prison Of
ficials visited the Morton county jail
and examined Starkweather. There
was absolutely no question of identi-
tication. Several moles and scars on
his body, his general description and
the Bertillon measurements fitted
those Of the escaped convict.
Starkweather was again to have
been placed on trial at Mott, Hetting-
er county, next Monday, on second
charge OF venue.
This trial has been halted until state
authorities and Mercer county officials
reach an agreement.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10
YOU'RE BILIOUS!
CLEAN LIVER and
BOWELS TONIGHT
DON'T STAY HEADAcHY. SICK, OR
HAVE BAD BREATH AND
SOUR STOMACH.
WAKE UP FEELING FINE! BEST
LAXATIVE FOR MEN. WOMEN
AND CHILDREN.

Enjoy life! Remove the liver and
bowel poison which is keeping your
head dizzy, your tongue coated. breath
offensive. and stomach sour. Don't
stay bilious. sick, headaehy, constipat-
ed and full of cold. Why don't you
get box OF Cascarets from the drug
store and eat one or two tonight and
enjoy the incest, gentlestliver and bowel
cleansing you ever experienced. You
VIII wake up feeling At and fine.
Cascarets never grippe or sicken like
salts, pills and calomel. They act so
gentle that you hardly realize you
have taken a cathartic. Mothers
should give cross. sick, bilious or
feyerish children whole Cascaret any
time they act thoroughly and are
harmless, -Advts
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10

Bismarck. n. D., Feb. ia bill
making it a penal offense for contrac-
tors to use money received for work
done for purposes other than the pay
Ihent of labor and material bills will
be introduced in the house by Rep. M.
S. Land of Morton county.
! This bill is modelled after the same
statute now in force in Minnesota,
where it has been before the supreme
court and found constitutional. A
similar bill has been enacted in the
present session of the South Dakota
legislature and has been signed by the
governor of that state.
Atty. VIM. F. Sullivan, Mandan,
questioned concerning the working of
such a bill said, AT the present time
unscrupulous contractors have in
many instances, used money received
from builders for purposes other than
that of paying the material men and
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10
Would Make Contractor
Protect His Workers
(By H. D. Paulson)

the laboring men. There have been
countless numbers of lawsuits
throughout the state because Of at
tempts of some contractors to evade
payment or otherwise defraud ma
terial companies. This law is aimed
at this class of workers"
This proposed statute is described
as an act defining the crime of using
with intent to defraud. proceeds Of
payment made to a contractor or sub
contractor on any improvement to real
estate for any other purpose than the
payment of labor. materials, machin-
cry or fixtures, performed or furnish
ed for such Improvement while the
same remains unpaid for, as larceny,
and defining the penalty therefor.
The penalty is fixed the same as the
present North Dakota laws on petit
and grand larceny, the dividing point
being in the amount above or below
$40.