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Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-14
FORTY-PER CENT
RAISE ASKED BY
RAILROAD MEN
CRISIS IN TRANSPORTATION
LOOMS AS MEN CONFER.
WILSON ISSUES PLEA
BROTHERHOODS TO STRIKE UN.
LESS THEY GET IT.
Leaders to See President Wilson
About Small Increase in Wages
Amounting to S1G0,00G,000.
(Bv Associated Press

Washington, Nov. 14.-Chiefs OF
the four railroad brotherhoods are to
Interview President Wilson OH No
7ember 26 in connection with propos-
ais for wage increases for conductors
brakemen and engineers on all rail
roads in the United States.
The firemen will meet in New York
tomorrow to determine whether or not
to join the other three brotherhoods
in wage increase demand. They are
now taking a secret vote on the sub
! iect of AZ per cent raise. On of
ficial circular declares that strike
vote will be taken if the demands are
refused
A letter to the chairman of the me-
diation board fro mthe president says:
'The last thing we should wish to
contemplate is the possibility of being
obliged to take unusual measures and
operate the railroads. | have so much
confidence in the men we are dealing
with and appreciate the patriotic mo-
tives underlying your efforts, | shall
look forward to your success"
The executive board of the railroad
zrotherhoods stated to the mediation
board, after presenting their side OF
the controversy, that they "did moi
wish to ieayordize the interests of the
government, but have reached poin
where adjustment of conditions ar,
necessary to the welfare of the work
ers."
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-14
GIVE THANKS"
Governor Stephens Issues PrOclama-
ton for Thanksgiving Day.

Sacramento, Nov. IA proclama-
ton by Governor Stephens urges the
people of California to "give thanks
for the spirit which lives in the hearts
OF emn offering their lives in the serv-
ice of their country"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-14
LOCALIZED BOXING GOES.
Only Mild Bouts to Be Held in New
York Hereafter.
(Rv Associated Press,

New York, Nov. 14.-Legalized box
ing in this state ceases tonight, when
the Brawley law becomes imperative.
Private boxing exhibitions may be held
under the former membership system
which, prevailed before the Frawley
law was passed.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-14
TO REGISTER ALIENS.
President Expected to Issue Import
ant Order Before Long.
(By Associated prass)

Washington, Nov. l4.-A presiden-
tial proclamation is expected soon, re-
in an effort to rid the country of spies
and sabotage.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-14
WARN REFINERS.
Supplies to COnfectiOns May Be Cut
Off by Food Administration.
CBv Associated Press

San Francisco, Nov. 14.-Sugar re-
finers are being warned that some
western confectieners are buying their
full sugar allotment from refiners, and
additional lots from jobbers, in viola
ton of their agreement. Their sup
plies may be cut off by the food ad-
ministration.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-14
Murder Woman.
CHv Associated Press)

Parsons, Kan, Nov. 14.-An un-
known assailant escaped after shoot
ing Mrs. II. c. Wick and her son, prob
ably fatally wounding 'one daughter
and shooting another in the thigh
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-14
Painleve Ministry Quits.
(BY Associated Press)

Paris, Monday, Nov. 12.-The Pain
leve ministry resigned after being de-
feated by direct vote of the Chamber
of Deputies, There is strong dissatis-
faction with the governments handling
of the Bolo Pasha affair and this is
believed to have been the cause.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-14
ITALIAN DEPUTIES MEET.
Determined to Support the Govern
ment in Present Crisis.
(By Associate" Press)

Rome, Monday, Nov. l2.-Senators
end deputies have arrived for the
opening of parliament. The prevailing
feeling is that their constituencies are
determined to support the government
and the army to the fullest Xtent in
resisting the invasion.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-14
TO BUILD DESTROYER.
70 Be Build at Expense of the Phil
ippine Islands.
CBv Associated Press)

Manila, Nov. 1.-THE Senate
adopted the House resolution author
izin gthe governor general to offer
to build destroyer and submarine
for the United States at the expense
Of the Philippine Islands. The bill
now goes to Governor Harrison Both
houses adopted the food producing
bill.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-14
DON'T THROW RICE.
Food Administration Against Frivo-
lOus Waste of Food in Wartime.
tBy Associate / Press

San Francisco, Nov. 14.-The gov
ernment is discouraging the throwing
of rice at weddings and the wasting
of other staples and sweets in a "friV-
oious manner" the executive Of the
California Food Administration Bu-
reau has announced.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-14
Cotton. Consumed.
fBy Associated Fress)

tBN Associated ITcSSl
Washington, Nov. 14-Cotton con-
sumbed during October amounted to
595,332 running bales and 100, ,l36 bales
of linters.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-14
Burglars in EdisOn's Home.
CHN Associnted .rressl

West Orange, N j., Nov. l4.---A
maids screams frightened an intruder
fro mthe Edison home here. 1t is be-
lieved the motive was other than rob
berry.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-14

Press Liners are rcaG by those vim
want work? Do you need help for .hs
anch?
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-14

The Press classified columns have
become a clearing house for the wants
and demands of Imperial Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-14
READ THEM TODAY

You may be one of IA dOz-
en- people to whom one of
tOday's Classified "Ads" Is
the most important thing
printed in this paper.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
MR. AUTO OWNER!

Here is a diges. oi sOrre of the city ordinances which deal directly with you We are going to make a cam paign of strict enforcement of these laws which are not on.y for your bene- fit. but for the benefit Of the public generally
 First-Ir Is unlawful to run an auto mobile or motorcycle with the cutout open DAY OR NIGHT
 Second-t is unlawful to pass a street car while such street car is stopped.
 Third-Do not run at night without the tail light of your car lighted.
 Folrth-Do not leave your engine running while you leave the car and go into store to do your shopping. This is not only unlawful but highly expensive
 Fifth-The speed limit inside the city limits is fifteen miles an hour and considerably less in congested sec tions and when turning a street corner. If you feel that you must speed make arrangements for the use of the Oak lawn Race Track
 This is only d few of the many laws relative 10 the use or an automobile within the city limits. Try and learn them because there is to be strict enforcement of such laws from this time Also remember when ioy-rid'ng through the streets in the residential districts of the city in the night time that people may want to rest and the constant blowing of horns and noise making devices renders this impos- ible. Read uhIs article and give 1t to some auto owning friend.
 CHAS. H. WEAVER, 5-I2-lwk City Manager.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
22,000 MEN AT EACH
 TRAINING CAMP
THERE WILL BE 2.o0o BUILDINGS IN EACH ENCAMPMENT, lN- GUIDING QUARTERS FOR
 OFFICERS AND MEN

Washington, May 17.-COmplete plans for housing 22.000 men al each of the thirty-two divisional cantone- ment camps in which the war army
 is to be trained have been worked out by war department officials and con struction work win be undertaken as soon as department commanders have designated the sites.
 Twelve of the camps will go 10 tha new southeastern department making oG4.00o troops assigned to that depart ment. Six camps will be established in the central depar ment. six in the -outhern, three in the western, four In the eastern and one n the north eastern department
 The building will be done by con tract under supervision of army off cers Col r. w Lttel|. of the guar. terma=ter's corps. has been placed in general charge Of construction by Secretary Baker and has nearly com p.eted the organization of his forces.
 In effect the procjCt Is to build tbirty-tWo owns complete with all necessary equipment and facilities. l. will require 67o0o.o00 feet of humber adopted hecause the price of canvass
 g high and the supply short. There will be 2.000 buildings in each encamp- .ment. including quarters for officers and men, stables, Kitchens mess halls, hath houses, store rooms etc. Some oF the barracks win be Of two-story construction. The maoir'tv wIl be long. low, onc--tory affairs
 Each town win cover a little more than a square mile of ground not .n. cluding big tracts necessary for drili- ing Modern plumbing and sanitary arrangements Wili he installed, and fHe war department expects the can | tonements to be the most rpto-date llrrach* of thIs type erected for any army
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
WAR SITUATION STOPS
 SCHEDULED BALL GAMES AMERICAN ASSOCIATION AND IN TERNATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES
 HAVE BEEN CALLED OFF.

Chicago. May l1-Tha nterleaeue series Of fory-eieht games be.ween .,lubs of the American Association and mternatonal eague, scheduled 10 start early in August. was suddenly called off here tonight owing 10 un- settled conditions caused by the war
 President Hickey of the American Association in making uhe announce ment said the association will play two championship schedules instead Of meeting the International league cluDs in he post-season series. The sched- ules will consist of v games each. The two winning clubs will meet in Veyen-game series QD decide the championship Of the association
 The season, under the present pan, Will end September IS. unless the war situation forces the club owners to take other action,
 Tn conference with President Barrow of the International league in New York We both agreed that 1t was a mistake to play the series this sea son owing to the unsettled conditions existing. President Hickey said.
 After congress has acted on the pro posed tax on baseball. the as ociation club owners will meet and take what. ever action is necessary to adjust con. dition-, according 10 George Tebeau, owner Of the Kansas City club.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
Deny American Assoc ation's Affairs
 Are in Sad Way

Louisville Ky. May IA message denying that affairs of the American Association are In bad condition or that the association has been affected by the war was sent late today by o. H. Wathen, president of the Louisville club and yice-president Of the league, to Edward C. Barrow presiden. of the International league. AIr. Wathen said
 There has been no meeting of the American Association and II ckey only represents some individual inter- ests. feel certain if the Interna- tional league wants 10 go through with the inter-league series, that a majority of the association owners VII do like wise. Our association is in good con duion and has not been affected by the war. only by weather, which has now greatly improved
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
GROWING MORE AND EATING
 LESS.

Eating 100 heartily and wasting much food In other though less in curious ways long has been one of the conspicuous sins of Americans as Il peope + was a conspicuous sin Of Q large proportion of the people of Great Britain before the present war began So it was also in Germany. the people of which country now have been obliged to tighten their belts, eat much less though more seientifi- oally and raise fo-dstuns ntensively. Now the United States is about to learn the same lesson of growing more and eating less.
 According 10 Lord Northclifie about 70 per cent of The population of Eng. land is just beginning to understand that the nation must increase it. l-od supp by increasing production and eliminating food waste. You have the advantage over US he writes 'sn that you can aT once avoid our blunder of neglecting agriculture for two years and a half" This is one of the points on which the American government presumably will gain valuable information through the visit of the British commissioners O the United States.
 The American people already have set about the task of largely increas- ing production They are however. greatly in need of effective guidance hy governmental agencies. Certain Legislation is needed to this end Ii ought to be speedily supplied by con s gress under the advice of experts oi < the department of agriculture. Z Reasonable economy in eating { should be practced. not at the cost of undernourishment, but in the in terest of health as vel, as of economy As Lord Northclifle truly says, .b { stention from overeatine has been a great aid in improving the health oi the British peple It cannot fail to have similar beneficial effect America
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
clnclnnatl Lost WIId Gane.

Brooklyn, May l7.-Cincnnati lost a wild game to Brooklyn today. Gin cinnat knocked Smith from the box in the fifth and then hammered Cheney, building up lead of seven runs. Coombs went into the box in the sixtn and stopped the scoring after one run. Perry was not effect i've and Brooklyn had made five runs up to the eighth when three hits filled the bases. A pass forced in a run and Eller went to the rescue. A pass by Eller and a scratch hit let in two more runs and Eller retired in favor of Schneider Stengel hit the first ball pitched by Schneider for TWO bases, driving in three runs.
 Score R Fl E Cincinnati .....21O 0S1 0o0-1O r 8 Brooklyn .....110 021 O8x. .13 14 2
 Perry, Eller Schneider and Clarke, Huhn; Smith, Cheney Coombs and Miller
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Standing of Teams.
New York Hammers Three St. Louis
 Pitchers

New York May l7.-New York hammered three St. Louis pitchers hard today and easily won the last game Of the series. 10 10 2 Schupp again pitched masterful ball for the Giants, permitting only three hits in eight innings, and striking out nne or the visitors. The batting of Kauff, who made two doubles and two singles in four times up, was the feat uTe.
 Score R.HE. St Louis ...... .O0O GOO o02-2 { 0 New York ..220 211 20 10 16 4
 Watson Pierce, North and Con gales Schupp, Middleton and Me Carty, Fariden. Kruger.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
R II F
washInnton Won in Elahth.

Detrou, Ma@ l7-WashIngton de feated Detroit, to 2 today by SCOT ing three runs in the eighth on Smiths two-base hit with two men on bases and an error by Spencer. Shaw's wldness was responsible for b0.h of the home clubs runs
 Score P H. r. Washington ....100 0o0 0&0-4 Q Detroit .........0lo olo o00-2 s ?
 Shaw and Ansmith Ehmke, Cum ningham aud Spencer
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
PATRIOTIC DEMONSTRATIONS
 ON REGISTRATION DAY

Washngt )n. May h. Registration eday for service under the war army Ebili wil be made the occasion for patriotic demonstrations all over the fcounttN There will be celebrations of the men who reeistered, with patri- y tic Ia Ks by governors. mayors, presi- dents of chambers Of commerce and 1pthers
 I'm place of honor in local parades swill he given young men cf registra- ston age
 Committees of men and women Will he al every registration booth 10 pI an emblem on each man who registers
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
New York Takes Four straioht.

St. Louis, May 17.-Koob Was hit hard today and received poor suppor, and New York took the fourth straight game from St Louis, 10 g.
 Score R II F New York ......l00 220 20o-7 l2 l St Lonis ..... 002 O0l 0o0-3 s 5
 Shocker and Walter, Koob. Dayen- port and ,Severeid
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
Veteran pitcher Won.

Boston, May 1.-The veteran Tom Seaton had the better of Allen today and Chicago cleaned up the series with Boston, winning 70 1. This was Chicago's tenth consecutive Vic- tory In the four games here Boston batters were held 10 a total of fifteen hi.s and scored only two runs.
 Score R H F Chicago ........ 0O0 ono 100--2 6 Boston ......... .00l 900 00O--l 2 i
 Seaton and Elliott; Allen, Barnes and GOWdy
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
RH H. F
chicaao Makes Sweep of Series.

Chicago, May l7-Chicago made a clean sweep of its series witl Phila- delphia todhy to c, and incidental y won it's sixth straight game C.cotte held the visitors to five scattered hits and was given perfect support, while Falkenberg's wildness, coupsed by opportune hEting, gave the locals the game.
 Score K. H, E. Philadelphia GOO 000 000-0 1 Chicago ........ 900 III 22x-7 l3 Q
 Falkenberg, Anderson and Miller; Cicotte and Lynn.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
CUT THIS OU1--lT IS WORTH
 MONEY.

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut ut this slip. snclose with 5c and mail 1t 10 Foley 4 Co, 2S35 Sheffield Ave. Chicago, III, writing your name and address clearly Ton will receive in return a trial package containing Foleys Honey and Tar Compound, for coughs. colds. and croup; Foley Kidney Pills, for pain in sides and back, rheumatism. backaehe. kidney and bladder ail- ments; and Foley Cathartic Tablets, a wholesome and thoroughly cleansing cathartic. for constipation. hiliousness, headache and sluggish bowels A. c. Jennings, druggist
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
R H P
Little Rock Beats New Orleans.

Little Rock. May 17-Litle Rock hatsmen hit Smiths delivery hard to- day, six of their nine hits being for extra bases. and the locals took the first game ohs inc series by score Of to 4
 Score R.H.T. New Orleans .... GOO 201 Gol--4 s 1 Little Rock ...1o0 12o 01x-5 9
 Smith and Hlggins; Ledbetter and Chapman
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18

A man who hund Co his own in terest finds many persons who are anxious D lead him .n he other lirec tion
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

Kansas City :, Toledo 8. St. Paul 6 Columbus 5.
 Minneapolis { Louisville 9. Milwaukee &; Indianapolis Q
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
AkNOU kCE ME ENTS
FOB SCHOOL DIRECTOR.

FOR SCHOOL DIRECTOF-
 The SentiuelRecord is authorized 10 announce W. s. Sorrells as a candi- date for school director Of Hot Springs school district, subject 10 the action Of the voters in the eection Of May 19.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18

There seems to be a yellow streak in human nature that a.way- makes it wan. to shift responsibility
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
TEXAS LEAGUE.

Dallas Q Beaumont 2 Waco 3; Galveston q. Fort Worth Q, Houston 9 Shreveport &, San Antonio l5.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18

An ounce Of seeing f yourself is bet tter than g pnnd Of hearing others tell i;.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18

lf your milk and cream is not satis- factory try Humphreys Dairy. Tele- phone 95o7.F-2. 5-i5d
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18

If you expect nothing all you set is so much velvet
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
phIIadeIphIaIs HIts counted.

Philadelphia, May 17-Both Phila- delphia and Pittsburgh punched hits in today's game and the former won, to 6. Carlson was knocked off the rubber in the first inning and Rixey met a similar fate in the eighth. In the first inning Stock was awarded first base on the claim that Catcher Wagner interfered with his bat.
 Score R Fl B Pittsburgh ..... .O00 O50 0l0-6 9 Q Philadelphia ....420 900 20X-S n 2
 Carlson. MamapN and Fischer Rixev, Lavender and Killifer.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18

If what you have 10 say is mt worth saying sing il and win applause.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18

II is not always the man who trains the vine who gets the grapes
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18

Be friendly with a fool in private and he will slap you on he back in public
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION.
Standing of Teams.
Birmingham Catcher Makes Two
 Home Runs.

Birmingham, Ala, May IT, Smiths two home runs. one in the second with one man on base. and the other in the eighth with the bases full gave Birmingham enough runs to win from Atlanta here today Ponder was nit bard but was assisted by fast field ing.
 Score R II P Atlanta .........0O1 OtO 001-3 n 1 Birmingham ... .03o GOO 0ix-7 9 o
 Day Sheehan and Bicincb Ponder and Smith.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18

The SentinelRecord is author zed to announce Claude F Marsh as a caudi- date for reelection 10 the school board of the Hot Springs school dis trict. subject 10 the action of the yot- CTS in the election Of May l9
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18

In compliance with the request of many citizens of Hot Spring, take this means of announcing my candi dacy as G member of the School Board ln he approaching election.
 DR. A. B RHINE.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
BASEBALL RESULTS
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Standing of Teams.
cleveland rakes Fast eame.

Cleveland. Ohio, May 17.-Cleyeland and Boston broke even in the series Cleveland winning today, to l. knocking Shore and Pennock from the box Sensational catches by Gardner. Lewis and Walsh and wild base run ming kept the Cleveland score down. as it's 13 hits were for total of 9 bases. Coyeleskie held Boston to six hits and had the champions shut out until the ninth
 Score R II E Boston .........000 000 00l-1 6 1 Cleveland ...... ..022 030 00x-7 l3 1
 Shore, Pennock, Bader and Agnew; Covaleskie and ONeil.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
MohiIe pjtcher poorly suppo

Mobile, Ala. May 17.-Bratcni s two-base hit following Mandas single in the ninth inning gave Memphis he deciding runs in a 10 4 victory over Mobile today Wiley was hit hard throughout and was given miserable support by his teammates.
 Score R Y E Memphis ....... 020 Ol0 002-G l6 9 Mobile .........Ol1 G2O OO0-4 2 2
 Wnlett, Hoyt and Ruel; Wiley and Griffith.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
Timely Hitting Won for chattanoog

Timely HittIng Won Tor Chattanoo9a.
 Chattanooga, Tenn. May t7-Time- ly hitting by Chattanooea hatsmen. mixed with Nashville errors enabled the locals 10 take the first game of the series here today by a score of 4 10 9. Graffs home run with one man on base accounted for two of Chattanooga' runs
 Score R T. F. Nashville .......0 GOO 0l0 10o-2 n 9 Chattanooga 600 201 Olx-4 10 5
 Ellis and Mar hall, Bacon ane Peters.
The evening world., 1917-11-01
STUDIES IN MURPHYISM.
Ill.

WO the berest fights record in the New York Board
Of Aldermen occurred in and 1911 the Building
Code revision backed by Charles Murphy boss OF Tammany
Early the first struggle the real issue became apparent to the
public.
The Murphy code provided reprooing restrictions and
conditions which ccuay changed the status and proabeness Of
certain fireproofing materials then manufactured
requirements Of the old code hollow tile eproong
could compete with cinder concrete.
Under the proposed Murphy code cnder concrete would not be
able compete with hollow tiles
At that monopoly Of the manufacture Of hollow tiles
held by the National Fproong Company which known the
"Fireproofng Trust"
Counsel for the National Frcpooing Trust It TRANSFERRED
Daniel Cohaa Grand Sachem of Tammany Hail. who edited the
Murphy revised code and credited with having received
fee for his good work in its behalf.
Murphys interest the Tile Trust believed to
be something than sentimental.
also generally understood that the Croker family had
had enjoyed special advantages under the old Alder
suppose Croker having got his build
ing code, Murphy his"
The first year, by threats, promises and the ralyng all the
Tammany strength he could bring bear against the
tere labor and friends OF Croker who opposed it, Murphy
his Building Code through the Board Aldermen
with but two votes spare. Mayor MClelans killed Next
tme 19 Tammany lost control of the Aldermen Murphy
found his code thrown out by n vote of 80 to 34.
The Murphy theory of the function of Board Aldermen like
the Murphy theory Of the of Mayor upon premise
that the science municipal administration the of throw
ing jobs and profits in the right directions.
Murphy is at the top of his profession
But he again to be permitted to practice expense Of
New York with IIylan in the outer office?