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Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
Trustees Decide Last Night
to Readvertise for Bids
Within a Few Days.
First Request for Bids Did
Not Bring Results-In-
tent on Quick Action.

AT meeting of the trustees held
last night it was decided to make an
other effort to pave the short strip
unimproved between Main street and
the State Highway.
1t is very likely that bids will be
invited within the next few days and
these will be opened st a meeting Of
the board to be held on May %.
Commissioner Bucklin and Street
Superintendent Charles Field will con-
Ter with representatives Of the Fed
eral Construction Company, now en-
gagged in paving streets in CaleXicc.
This firm will be asked to submit a
bid.
City Attorney Larew stated that the
advertisements calling for bids could
be published in time to admit of open
ing the bids at the next meeting. The
last invitation for bids resulted in a
dearth of bidders, compelling the
beard to re-advertise.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
WAS HOMES|CK
AND REQUIRED
TICKET BACK
ThOs. Clark Taken Into Gus.
tOdy at Home by Broth
er, Who Is Sheriff.

Deputy Sheriff Cleveland returned
this morning from Steamboat Springs,
Cclo., where he had gone to bring
back Thomas Clark, aged 10, who is
alleged to have forged check cashed
at Brawley store. When the local
officer arrived at Steamboat Springs
he was surprised to find Clark in the
custody of his (Clark's) brother, who
is sheriff.
Young Clark had come to Imperial
Valley several months prior to the
commission of the alleged crime and
is said to have written home for mon
ev to return. Homesick and among
strangers, Clark was short about $12
fer the railroad fare to Steamboat
So rings and while drinking, it is said,
he issued the bad check and immedi-
ately purchased ticket for his old
k1me. He had a companion in the
transaction and the authorities are now
on his trail.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
HOLLAND.bENS0N
NUPT|ALS At
AEBER HOME
Bride and Groom Will Make
Their Home in Knoxville;
Bride Is Well Known.

At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Nj. Holland near Heber pretty we'd
ding occurred last night, at which
time Miss Marguerite M. Holland was
married to John d. Benson, Samuel 3.
Letson performing the ceremony.
The marriage was the result of a
long courtship. The couple will make
their home in Knoxville, Tenn, the
bride being well known in the VAL
ley. Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Holland, Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Holland,
Miss Louise Holland, Miss Josephine
Holland, Miss Irene Holland, Mr.. and
Mrs. Peters, Miss Olivia Holland, Mrs.
W. F. Martin, Miss Kathryn Hammer
Ell. Elmer Whiting, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry M. Mccall of Imperial.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
CAN'T DODGE PROPERTY
TAXES BY TRANSFERRING
(By United PreSs)

Sacramento, May 1O.-Three i'm
portant court decisions involving the
payment of Inheritance taxes to the
state have been announced by State
Controller John S. Chambers.
The state is the winner in all three
cases, the general ground for the
states action being the transfer of
property in contemplation of death,
obviously to dodge the inheritance
tax.
One decision was by Judge Rogers
of Ventura, dealing with the estate
of the late United States Senator
Thomas r. Bard; another was by
Judge Coffey of San Francisco, in
the estate of John Wright, and the
tnird was by Judge Rives of Los An
geles, in the estate of Cornelia Scar
borough.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
L|NKL[TTfR IS
ELECTED FROM
court ROOM

Facing a jury on a charge of in
sanity, H. Linketter, Calipatria capi-
talist who has been in the public eye
for some weeks, created a sensation
IN the Superior court this morning and
had to be forcibly elected from the
room and detained in the sheriff's of
flee until his frenzy had quieted.
This is the second day of the trial,
over a score of witnesses having been
summoned on both sides. d. J. Mat
lock, in charge of Linkletter during
the examination recently by a COM
mission of physicians, was on the
stand this morning telling of an oc-
casion when the defendant had pur-
chased narcotic at a local drug store.
Linkletter concluded that his attorney
was not properly examining the wit
ress and became obstreperous, defy
ing the court.
Court Bailiff Roy Shepard, Deputy
Sheriff E. E. Cummings and d. j.
Natlock took the defendant in charge
until he was in a morepeaceable frame
of mind.
1t is expected that the case will be
concluded some time this afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
COLLINS IS OUT
ONLY CARFARE
IN SW|NDLE
Accepts Bogus Check for
$40 for Motorcycle, Then
Has Rude Awakening.

A. S. Collins of Imperial will only
be out his railroad fare to Santa Ana
as result of accepting a bogus check
for $40 from C. S. Sharp, who pur-
chased his motorcycle. The motor
cycle was discovered in a Santa Ana
garage, but Sharp has not yet been
arrested.
Sheriff Applestill has furnished Col
Inns with a letter to Sheriff Jackson
Ct Orange county, in which the lat
ter is authorized to turn over the mo-.
torcycle to Collins, the rightful own
er.
Sharp had a companion with him
while on his visit to the Valley and
before leaving Imperial Sharp is said
tc have floated nurnber of bad
checks. He succeeded in purchasing
a good outfit of clothes, rendering in
worthless checks.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
MRS. PAUL NIGHTINGALE
DIES IN Los ANGELES

A message has been received from
Los Angeles with the notice of the
passing on last Friday morning of
Mrs. Paul Nightingale, formerly a
resident of this city. She was a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Malloy,
who lived on a ranch three miles
south of Ell Centre, and a sister Of
john and Miss Mamie Malloy. Mrs.
Nightingale had been in failing health
fol some months, but her death came
as a shock to her many friends, who
had hoped for her recovery. The de-
ceased leaves a husband and three
small children, the youngest an in
fant of 4 months, to murn her loss.
Or Saturday morning at s o'clock a
requiem high mass will be sung at
st. Mary's church, Ell Centre, for the
departed.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
MUST LIKE MILITARY
(By United Press)

Sacramento, May 1O.-No matter
how much high school principal in
California may be opposed to mill
tary training; no matter how strong
he is for pacificism, he cannot stop
his school from organizing company
of cadets. He could simply "pocket
veto" petition for the organization
of such a company under the old law,
but recent measures passed by the
legislature divest him of such power.
Under the new law, when a major
ity of the students favor the organi-
zation, the principal will not be able
t. block the way. If he attempts it,
the states appropriation for that
school will be cut off. Hence there
would be no principal.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
'G0vERN0RHAS
OUTLINED HIS
G|STRAT|0N
Of FEL|G|b[ES
County Clerk Major Cook Is
Added to County Council
for State Defense.
Passage of Conscription Bill!
May Change Some De-
tails of Registration.

Galen Nichols, as chairman of the
County Council of the State De-
fense Council, has received the fol-
lowing instructions from Governor
Stephens with reference to the reg
istration of those applicable to the
new conscription provisions. These
plans may be somewhat modified
when Washington sends out the final
instructions.
Governor William D. Stephens has
this day created the State Bureau OF
Registration in connection with the
State Council of Defense, for the pur-
rose Of assisting him in carrying out
the provisions of the selective con-
scription bill, together with the di-
rections contained in the PRESIDENT
proclamation, which will be issued
jointly with the signing of that bill
'The general plan of registration
as suggested by the federal officials
has appeared in the public press. 1t
CONTINUED ON PAGE FOURl
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
CAMP
TO OPEN MAY
SEVENTEEN

The opening date for Camp Throop,
at Pasadena, the officers training
camp for Southern California, has
been changed to May II.
Men who attend the Throop mill
tary training camp will live in the
engage in trench warfare and
learn to repel trench attacks, it was
announced today by Capital Louis R.
Bell, in command of the camp.
The camp will be as nearly as pos
sible as somewhere in France"
and the training activities will take
the men all over Southern California
in field operations.
"The first months work in camp
will consist mainly of intensive mill
tary training" Captain Ball stated
today. "Much attention will be given
to military discipline, as correct mill
tary detail in all it's branches has
been shown to be absolutely indispen-
sable on the modern battlfield.
"The real work at camp will start
at the beginning of the second month.
I: is our plan to take the student
right into the trenches, repelling at
tacks and making attacks and engag-
ing in bombing, trench raiding, bay
onet charging, underground mining
Just as if he were on the battle line
in France.
"Mines will be exploded and bridges
and sapping camouflets and
fougases will be constructed. Every
thing but the actual hum of bullets
in the air will surround the training
camp.
Cavalry work will include field op-
erations al lover Southern California,
as we'll as class work embracing the
Subjects of hippology and equitation
under the personal direction of army
officers
at is our desire to turn out gradu-
ates who will be acceptable as regu-
lar officers. Tents are already being
placed and the examining board is now
accepting applicants at the military
tt aiming camp headquarters, 749 South
Spring street, Los Angeles.
"Throop applicants must have the
same moral and educational qualifi-
cations as were necessary for the Pre-
sioio camp and this opportunity for
men between the ages of II years and
8 months and A years and 8 months
t.: secure an officers training that
should fit him at the end of the three
months training at Throop college to
successfully take the U. S. A. army
examination for commission"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
Coming Auction Sales.

May 1O-William Skinner, on Skin
ner ranch. Zinn & Johnson, auction
GERS ~ "t \
May 11--Park Helm, on Tendell
ranch. Zinn & johnson, auctioneers.
May 12-Mrs. M. E. Gardner, on
Gardner ranch. Zinn & Johnson, auc-
May 14-Manual Freitas, on Geo
Forester ranch. Zinn & johnson, auc-
tioneers, E.. -. y;v~Ns-u ~.
May 15-E. Meade, on Meade
ranch; Johnson & Zinn, auctioneers.
May led Beckworth, on Beck
worth ranch. Johnson & Zinn, auc-
tioneers.
See advertisement today.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
CHURCH MEMBERS TO
HAVE LUNCH MAY IS

The monthly meeting of the Off
cial board of the First M. E. church
took place after prayer meeting on
Wednesday night. The chief topic for
discussion was the Fellowship lunch,
which will occur on Friday night, May
IS, at $50. All members and friends
of the church are orcdially invited to
bring their families and their lunches
and enjoy this occasion. The new dis
tfict superintendent, DR.. H. /. Ras-
mus, will be present, and will conduct
tie quarterly conference following the
lunch hour, and after that will deliver
timely address.
This ought to be one of the very
best social as we'll as business occa-
SONS of the entire year. Those who
attended the splendid "Pap-up-j jolly
up" some time ago will surely want
to take this in, and those who failed
to attend will want to be sure of en-
joying this one. Arrangements will
he made to care for all who come, eX-
ira tables, ETC., being already planned.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
Germany Will Not FOregO
Use of Submarines Even
in War on America.
TeutOn Declares Wilson's
Act Is IncOmprehensible
to German Nation.
(By United Press)

Berlin, May 10.-Both the govern
ment and Socialist leaders told the
United Press representative today that
Germany holds no reason for often
sive against America, but will not
forego her use of the submarines for
peace. The informant stated that the
war can only end on a basis that no
terms will be inflicted
or any nation.
Both factions of the government de-
Tended the submarine and considered
it the most potent factor as a means
Of defense and do not regard the tor
pedoing of American ships in the
barred zone as hostile act.
Socialist Leader Sheidman said that
President Wilson's attitude in TIN
matter was "incomprehensible" and
declared that the war would have
been ended long since if President
Wilson had continued his efforts for
an understanding between the bellig-
erents.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
SUDDEN ATTACK GAINS
GROUND FOR BRITISH
(By United PreSS)

London, May 1O-The deadlock con-
tinuing around Fresnoy and Bulle-
court, General Haig suddenly attacked
and captured a part of the German
front which supports the lines south
Of the South Souchez river and South
Lens.
The French troops have widened the
wedge in the German lines across the
Vauclerc plateau and have also gained
in repulsing counter attacks in the
rear of ChevreauX.
Violent German counter attacks
were repulsed elsewhre.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
Entertains at Dinner.

The Messrs. Paul V. Allen and Ot-
to Jaeger entertained at dinner at
their ranch home, west of Ell Centre,
Tueseday evening. The young men
ooked and served a most delicious
chicken dinner in their inimitable
style. The invited guests were Mrs.
NJ E. Larey, Mr.. and Mrs. A. w.
Howe, Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. A. Iasigi;
Messrs. Theodore Page, Paul Raglan,
Frank Day, Paul Penberthy, Arthur
Penberthy; the Misses Lille Larey,
Lula Larey, Bertha Glasscock and
+ .ltherine Chase.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
Showing Patriotic Spirit.

The reception which is being given
by citizens of other towns in the VAL
ley to the invitation of the Red Cross
Society, at the organization meeting
at the Tulane theatre, Saturday, nigh,
is showing the proper patriotic spirit.
1t is hardly to be believed that when
the whole local situation is compre-
lended but what there will be an
eitire cooperation and unconditional
unity among all of the citizens of the
Valley in a chapter which shall rep
resent, not individual towns, but a
combination of every town in the Val
ley.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
CANNOT BUY
ANY FIREARMS NOW
(By United Press)

Sacramento, May 1O.-Marks' bill
regulating the carrying, possession
and sale of firearms, has been signed
by Governor Stephens and will be-
ccme effective within a month. 1t
prohibits the sale of firearms to
persons under IS; prohibits the manu-
facture and carrying of blackjacks,
sandbags, metal knuckles, etc, and
requires dealers to keep an official
re cord of all sales.
The Alameda and Los Angeles coun-
ty additional superior Judge bills have
also been given the governors sig
nature.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
Bernstorff Will Probably
BE Made Minister to Swe-
den, Account Comment.
One Hundred Twenty-seven
u. S. Sailors Imprisoned
in German Lands.
(BY United PreSSl

Washington, May 10.-The State
Department has announced that 127
Americans taken from ships are re-
ported prisoners in Germany.
Argentine wants congress of the
nations to assemble at Buenos Aires
1t was first designated as "peace
congress" and afterwards as a "com-
mercial congress-" 1t is not known
just what idea is behind it. Several
South American countries have ac-
cepted the invitation.
1t is reported that Count Bernstorff
formerly German ambassador at
Washington, is to be appointed Swc-
dish minister owing to the grave con-
Germ in connection with the increas-
ig pro-Ally sentiment since America
entered the war.
The committee in charge of the ar
my bill has eliminated the amendment
providing volunteer cavalry for the
border. The age limits have been
fixed at 21 to 80, and it is believed
that this meets the demands of the
country.
President Wilson is only awaiting
congressional action before issuing his
proclamation for the selective draft
registration. 1t is believed that the
first half-million men will be selected
within three months.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
David Duncan, Jr.

Mr.. and Mrs. David Duncan, Jr.,
of San Diego, are receiving congrat-
ulations over the arrival of son
several days ago. Both Mr.. and Mrs,
Duncan are we'll known in Ell Centre
having lived here prior to their mar
riage. Mrs. Duncan will be recalled
as the popular Miss Cora Wood.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
RUSSIA IS MENACEO
IN INTERNAL SCRAPS
(By United Press)

Petrograd, May 10.-The provision
al government has posted notices
throughout the city frankly stating
that Russia's future is menaced by
the quarrel between the Duma com
mittee and the workmen's and soldiers
committee, and invites a coalition gov
ernment. This frankness has been fa-
vorably received.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
Save the Bottles.

Washington, May 1O.-Fearing a
shortage of preserving jars and cans,
the United States Department of Ag-
riculture has issued warning against
the use of such jars for packing pro-
duets that can be preserved in other
ways. Saving of all tottles for use
in preserving fruit juices is urged, and
housewives are requested to dry and
evaporate all such products as apples,
pumpkins and squash.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
GERMAN DESTR0YERS g
CHASED BY BRITISH
(By United P~eSS)

London, May 10.-Eight British
cruisers and four destroyers, scout
ing between the British and Dutch
coasts, encountered eleven German de-
stroyers. The British destroyers
chased them for an hour and a half
in running fight, until within range
of the Zebrugge land batteries. Ger
r1an destroyers were hit. Two more
British hospital ships have been tor
pedoed.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
ROOsevelt's Division Loses.
(By United Press


Washington, May 10.-The confer
ees have eliminated the Roosevelt di-
vision amendment and reached an
agreement. They will report the bill
a> soon at they can put the findings
in shape.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
LABOR UNIONS
WAIVE EIGHT
HOUR DAY
(By United Press)

Washington, May 10-Organized la
tor has offered to permit the abroga-
ton of the eight-hour rule and other
rights in emergencies. The offer is
roade in the fullest cooperation with
the government and without surren-
der of the right to strike" 1t was
made after a conference with the Ma
tional Defense Council.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
Notice.

To Contractors and Builders of Ell
Centro: The carpenters of Ell Gen.
tro, after June 1st, will demand the
sum of $500 per day on all new work
and day job work. D. H. Johnson,
recording secretary Carpenters Union
1886, Box 472. BILL
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
Takes Over Coal Mines.
nv United Press)

Johnstown, Pa, May 10.-The Slime
man Coal Company's mines have been
sken over by the government. 1t is
believed others also will be taken. The
wage scale set at the owners and
miners conference was rejected by the
unions.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
Decline to Attend.
(By United Press

NDy . cooI
Petrograd, May 1O.-The extreme
wing of the Russian Socialists has
decided not to attend the Stockholm
Socialist conference, considering that
attendance would be construed as pro-
German.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
Russians Again Battle.
(By United Press)

Petrograd, May 1O.-Artillerying
has been resumed over nearly the en-
tire Russian front, especially in the
Dvina region. The German attack at
Slotchoff was sanguinarily repulsed.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
Wisconsin Dry Election.
(RY United PreSS>

(BY United PresSl
Madison, May 10.-The legislature
has passed a measure for a prohibition
election next April. 1t goes to the
governor for signature.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
Alleged Murderer Caught.
(By United Press)

Los Angeles, May 10.-Leandro So
to, sought for a year on charge of
numbering Herman Castillar at On
tario, was arrested here this morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
J. B. Foraker Is Dead.
(By United Press)

Cincinnati, May 10.-Joseph B. Fo-
raker, ex-senator from Ohio and eX-
governor of the same state, died to-
day at the age of II.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-10
Weather Predictions.

Los Angeles, May 10.-Cloudy to-
night, Friday fair; southwesterly
winds.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-23
WASHINGTON CLUB NAMES
KONG TAI PONG PRESIDENT

At the regular meeting of the Wash
ington club of the Y. M. C. A, Kong
Tai Pong was elected captain of the
track team and the club expects to
carry away the honors in the track
meet at Alexander Field, March 81.
With such sprinters as Edmund Wong,
A. F. Kong and ]. F. Jay; ]. T.. Young
for the mile, Kai Luke for the hurdle,
Y. c. Quon for the pole vault, Lum
Dunn and Kong Tai Pong for the
weights, it looks like easy money for
the Washingtons. Further business
transacted was the electing of Kai
Luke as auditor and Wah Chez as
sergeant-at-arms. A lively discussion
of personal hygiene was entered into
by all the members present 49,.
Those present were: Hoon HI Vim,
Geo. F. zee, Kai Luke, Lum Dunn,
Wah Chez, B. Y. Wong, H. C. Vim, A.
F. Kong, Tim 5. Ing, Y. C. Quon, Kong
Tai Pong, j. T. Young, William Ho,
]. Brooks Brown, leader. .-.-
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-23
BattIer Laughed
Himself Out of
X. 0. in New York

T. Ever hear of man laughing his
opponent out of knockout in ring
battle? Well, Billy Miske, st. PauPs
star light heavyweight, insists that
Bat Levinsky. one of the foxiest of
the foxy, performed that fea: in a
recent contest in New York.
It's fact that Leyinsky laughed
me out of knockout in the second
battle we had in the East Miske
said. Il didn't know it until 1t was
too late. Here's how il happened. /
knew at the end of the ninth round
that had him in a bad way. I felt
him weak when we clinched and was
satisfied had him.
We'll, the tenth round started and
/ tore into him. He fell into clinch
and he started to laugh We broke
back and | began TO bore in again,
when I noticed that he was still laugh
ing. He lowered his hands and gave
me another laugh, and was at loss
to know where the joke was / halted
bit and then he walked around and
started to laugh again.
its funny thing, but, that laugh
proved infectious, and I, too, began to
laugh in q kind Of silly way, without
any idea of what it was all about. The
spectators thought something must
have happened that was funny, for a
lot of them began to laugh, too. Say,
Bat just laughed his way through that
round, and before | cr'uld get started
again the round and the fight were
over.
Then Bat laughed on the square
and it slowly dawned on me that he
had made a ehump out of me. It'll
never happen again"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-23
.ALONzO A. stage
TO COACH ". S. c.

SPOKANE, Wash. Mar. ga. A
Stagg. football coach at Chicago uni
yersity since 1898, will teach football
at Washington state college, located
at Pullman, SIS miles south OF Spo-
kane, this summer. Mr.. Stagg is not
going to succeed ''Lonestar" Dietz as
gridiron tutor at Pullman and neither
is he giving up his berth at Chicago.
but the veteran coach has been Sc.
cured by President Holland of w. s.
c.. to take charge of the football
classes for high school coaches and
smaller college md university teams,
which will be included in the summer
school work at Pullman this year. The
Chicago tutor will spend a month In
Pullman, President Holland an.
nounced in Spokane this week He is
due to arrive in time to take up his
work on June 20 and will close his
course in gridi-on coaching July 2S.
In addition to having charge OF the
football classes, Mr.. Stagg will as
sist Physical Director Fred Boiler in
the work along general athletic train
ing lines. The work in the coaches
school at Pullman viii be modelled
after the famous University of Illinois
summer school end other like camps
where all branches of athletics are
taught for the tenefit of those in the
coaching game who are looking for
new systems of training ana those
who want additional work themselves
under competent teachers.