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Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14
Adrian M. Newens Coming.

The lyceum committee counts it a
fortunate thing that it has secured
Adrian M. Newnes, monologist, for
the last entertainment of the popu-
lar course that will close February
20. This prince Of entertainers, with
out the assistance of other person and
without mig and makeup, presents
an entire play. In voice, in appear
ance and in every way the charac-
ters seem to be there, and it is a
most delightful illusion. 1t is certain
that another large and enthusiastic
audience will enjoy this unique enter
tainment. AS an indication Of the
great satifaction of the patrons of
the lyceum course, $50 season tickets
have been signed up for next season,
insuring the bringing Of the best
talent of the nation to Ell Centro next
winter.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14
MRS. KEPLEY WILL Be
HOSTESS ON THURSDAY

On Thursday afternoon the Wom-
ans Ten Thusand Club Book Day.
meeting will be in charge of Mrs. M.
F. Kepley, who will have several as
sistants, among them being Mr.. Nc
Mann, Miss Hoover and Miss Pru-
lit.
The hostesses for the occasion will
be Mesdames O. G. Horne, w. w. Ap-
pie, E. E. Clements, George Ander-
son and J. r. Stevenson.
Mr.. McMann will render selections
on the violin and Miss Hoover on the
piano. Mrs. Kepley is known as the
leader of the "Story Telling" section
of the club.
On February % the club will have
as its guest Mrs. Josiah Evans Cowles
of Los Angeles, president of the Gen
eral Federation Of Women's Clubs.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14
Nothing Succeeds
Like Success

Cities and towns in purely agricul-
tural communities depend wholly up
on the area they serve for growth and
prosperity.
Imperial Valley is essentially agri-
cultural Manufacturing enterprises
are things of the distant future.
The town, therefore, with the lar
lest area of productive land surround
ing it will eventually be the metropo-
lis of this valley.
Calipatria has three times the cul-
tivated area to draw support from
possessed by any other valley town.
That it has the wisdom and fore
sight to keep intact the trade it en-
;oys today is seen in the haste being
made in building railroads to outly-
ing portions of its territory.
If Calipatria were depending upon
It's own unaided efforts to cash in the
immediate future, hope might be long
deferred.
But 1t is not.
Forty-seven thousand acres tribu-
tary to Calipatria are in the hands OF
Los Angeles millonairies, who are
furnishing the money necessary for
rapid development The townsite of
Calipatria, too, is in the hands of the
same interests. The Southern Pacific,
likewise, is financially interested in
the future of Calipatria and the North
End.
Calipatria has a chance that no
other Imperial Valley town ever had
or ever will have.
Call on or address
T. A. JOHNSON,
Selling Agent, and let him tell you
of many snaps that can be had in
Calipatria today.-Ad. 12-13-14
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14
REVIVAL MEETINGS
CONTINUE SUCCESS

Revival meetings at the First Bap-
tist church continue to interest and
help many who attend. DR.. j. F.
Watson was called back to Los An
geles by urgent denominational bus
mess, and the pastor, Rev. Walter S.
Reed, is preaching each night. Last
night he preached from the text,
"Where Are the Nine?" the main
thought being the ingratitude of man
toward God and Jesus Christ. To-
night an interesting service is planned.
All are welcome to attend.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14
TO
TELL ABOUT
NEW SILO
(By United Press)

Berkeley, Feb. 14.-Farm advisers
maintained in fifteen counties Of Cal
ifornia by the University of Califor-
MIA and the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture wound up a
jthree-day conference at the Univer-
isity today. Tomorrow they will meet
at the University Farm, at Davis, to
inspect the farm ana exchange ideas
for three more days.
Some interesting discoveries in ag-
ricultural practice probably will be
demonstrated at the Davis farm,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Among them is a simple way in
which any farmer can turn his au-
tomobile into portable power plant.
The University experts have devel-
oped a piece of machinery, which
costs S5, and which can be attached
to the crank shaft of any automobile,
for pumping water, saving wood, cut
ting feed and for many other pur-
poses.
A new type of silo, demonstrated in
Imperial Valley by P. l. Dougherty,
which costs only 81 for each ton Of
capacity, and which can be put up in
a day, will also be demonstrated.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14
ANENT THE. MOTION
PICTURES TO BE SHOWN
TONIGHT
At Palace Theatre Tonight.

Wilfred Lucas, starred in "Rummy,"
new Triangle-Fine Arts release, is
seen first as a clean-cut, athletic
newspaper men, then as sodden
wreck, living on the charity of his
friends. The transition from one
to the other affords
him some splendid acting opportuni-
ties.
One of the largest newspaper
plants in Los Angeles furnishes sew
eral interesting scenes in the new
Triangle -Wilfred Lucas play, Rum
N.Y." Editorial, composing, stereo-
type and pressrooms are shown at
their hours of greatest activity.
A fine two-reel comedy, with Ches-
ter Conklin as the star, will also be
shown.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14

Real estate is selling faster today
than it has sold in years and the "back
to the land" cry is greater than ever
now because people are realizing that
with a small farm they can be abso-
lutely independent.
Wars may come and wars may 60,
business conditions may be bad or
good, but the farmer is always sure
of a mighty good living and with
staple crops can be assured that
there will always be demand for
them.
Calipatria Farm Lands are the
cheapest and best to be had. Here
YOU have an assurance of an abundant
water supply at all times. You have
the best soil in the wolrd; the best
farming climate in the world; the
cheapest transportation and by buy
ing now you can take advantage of
the present exceedingly low prices.
A man with little money can take
forty or eighty acres here and by our
plan of selling on easy terms put it
in crop and make the land pay for
itself. This land will never be cheap
or. 1t is bound to advance in value
as land everywhere is worth what it
will net per acre.
Buy that Farm now. Go to Clai-
patria at once and let Mr.. H. H. Clark,
the agent for these Calipatria Farms,
show you what others are doing and
what you yourself can do-Ad12-13-14
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14
.The Clown" at the Palace Tomorrow

For the presentation of "The
Clown" which will be seen at the
Palace theatre tomorrow, with Victor
Moore, the celebrated comedian, in
the title role, the Jesse L. Lasky
Company rented an entire circus for
three days. This travelling organiza-
ton happened to be playing near the
Lasky studio at the time the picture
was being produced and was prompt
ly secured with all it's performers
and equipment. To secure the audi
ence, the Lasky Company merely an
nounced in the daily papers that the
citizens of Los Angeles were invited
to be their guests at the perform
ance, and hundreds were turned away.
Victor Moore played the role of the
principal clown, but his main sup
port was made up of the regular ar
lists of the circus.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14
Valentine Party.

The young ladies of the Epworth
League of the First Methodist church
entertained the young men of that
society with a delightful valentine
party Tuesday evening. Cupids,
hearts and arrows were very promi-
nent in the decorations and games.
Many proposals were made during
the evening. Lee Nuffer received the
most hearts and Robert Moore the
most mittens. Delicious refreshments
were served and all went away wish
ing that Valentines day came twice
a year.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14

Each postmaster in the Valley is
aiding in rec5 5uiting soldiers and sail
ors for the Ubited States government.
At present tA ere is special recruit
ing office at THE Princess hotel in Ell
Centro, but ahe federal officers, such
as postmastds, are doing their best
to aid in recruiting the army and
navy to its full strength.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14
Notice to Property Owners.

Call at your Bank, the office of
your Mutual Water Company or the
Irrigation District and sign the petit
ton for Bond Election. 1t is import
ant that the Election be held at the
earliest possible date. PIT
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14

The funeral of William Thomas,
who died Saturday in Calexico, was
held this afternoon, interment being
made in the Evergreen cemetery of
El Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14

A marriage license was issued yes
terday to William S. Mordock, aged
%, and Miss Edna G. Sherer, aged IS,
both residents of Highline.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14

A marriage license was issued to-
day to Wells Parsons, aged 30, and
Miss Burdetta Parsons, aged 80, both
residents of Imperial.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14

A sneak thief entered the Overland
hotel in Calexico last night and stole
S175 from a trunk in the room oc-
cupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Stickel. 1t
is claimed that a thief is operating
in Calexico and that his haul always
consists of cash, leaving valuable jew
elry behind.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14

Frederick Simpich, American con-
sui stationed at MeXicali, entertained
a number of friends last night and
among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. H. S. Abbott, the latter being a
sister of Mrs. Ralph Swearingen OF
this city.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14

Mrs. f. H. Embury entertained a
large number of her friends yester-
day afternoon at her beautiful home
on the corner of Seventh and State
streets. Cards and refreshments pro-
vided pleasant afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14
Barbara Worth Hotel

The Social Center of Imperial Valley for Bridge
Parties, Banquets, Balls Luncheons and Weddings
Special attention given Lodge and Association
gatherings.
New, sunny Billiard Room on main floor under
hotel management.
Chicken and Waffle Supper every Thursday
evening.
Turkey and Oyster Dinner every Sunday Even
ing Music during Dinner Hours
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14

One paper editorially condemns sub
DUNG stories of frosts in Pomona and
playing up killing breezes in Florida,
yet on the front page of the same
publication appears Frost Kills Ear
ly Crops of the South"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14
Weather Predictions.

Los Angeles, Feb. 14.-Fair to-
night and Thursday. Light westerly
winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14

1t is reported that the Southern
Pacific is stationing armed guards
at principal bridges along its line.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14

]. Ordonez was brought to the coun-
ty Jail this morning from Calexlco,
where he is accused of attempting to
steal an overcoat from Varney Bros.
& Co.'S store. The manager Of the
furnishing department detected Or
donez in the act.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14
PERSONAL MENTION
VALLEY DYE WORKS

Expert Cleaning and Pressing.
Work Called for and Delivered.
sai Main Street. Telephone l69.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14

L. S. Allstrum, representing E. j.
Shattuck & Co. of Los Angeles, was
calling on the printing trade yeseter-
day. ~ q
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14

Box social at Eucalyptus School
house, three miles west on highway,
February 16, everybody welcome.
2-15
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14
COTTON MARK EFT.

The following quotations are from
tie Imperial Valley Long Staple Cot
ten Growers Associations:
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14

Brawley is just now engaged in a
little scrap in connection with the
collection of business licenses. The
CARRIERS and painters claim they should
De exempt because they do not sell
anything but their labor. Police Com
missioner Covington declares that
they all look alike to him.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14

Superintendent Whalen and Gen
eral Freight Agent Clapp of the
Southern Pacific were business visi-
tors here yesterday for short time.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14

Mrs. W. H. Timken,, wife Of the
well known ranch head, motered over
from San Diego yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14
GREAT ACTIVITY IN CALIPATRIA
FARM LANDS.

Farmers See Wonderful Possibilities
in the Construction Of the New
Railroad.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14

The Westmoreland Farm Center
will hold a meeting this evening at
the school house. Mr.. Boarts will
soon leave for the north to attend a
state convention of farm advisers.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-14

On Friday, February %, Fred En-
erson Brooks, we'll known poet, will
recite in the interest of the School
Welfare League of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
Rush of Germans and
Austrians to Become
American Citizens

order to protect from injury the YES
sci and machinery.
The cost of proceedings, II was or
dered. were to be assumed by the Ma
tionaI CITY Bank of New York and the
Guaranty Trust Co, libellants in a suit
for damages against the steamships
owners who had petitioned that the
vessel should be protected.
The question whether the Ceclle's
engines were damaged by her crew pc
fore they left was still open today.
Some officials asserted again that the
engine room was crippled, while 9TH
ers claimed that failure of engineers
to operate certain parts was due 10 a
lack of understanding of the German
machinery and to depreciation due 10
two years OF idleness instead of wllfui
damage. To settle the matter f1nally
Capt. Joseph Coyle of the engineering
department of the coast guard service
began detailed inspection with order 10
report his findings to Washington
Orders to maintain secrecy over OPP
erations at the Boston navy yard,
where a dozen ships are tied up, some
of them for extensive repairs, were
maintained during the day. 1t was
learned, however. that word had come
to speed up repairs as rapidly as pos
'sible. The hattleship Rhode Island
which was to have been ready for sea
March /. has been ordered prepared to
leave week or 10 days earlier and
repairs on the battleship Nebraska,
scheduled to be finished by April l.,
were ordered completed by March /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
WHITE RATS ON
STRIKE IN BOSTON

Boston, Feb. 5.-Vaudeville performers
members Of the White Rats Actors Assoc
citation went on strike at three theatres
in this city and in one house in Lynn to-
night James Fitzpatrick Of Chicago. in
ternational president Of the association,
stated that similar strikes had been or
dered. effective tonight at Chicago. Kan
sas City and st. Louis. Like action will
be extended to other cities as the local
situation in each may warrant.
The grievances Of the actors. according
to the president, are based on practices
which he claimed to be violation Of the
law 1--WE want commissions kept within
reasonable limits with 10. % and some
times 50 per cent. payments stopped. and
we want an arbitration committee to
settle all disputes he said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
CAN MOVE NAVAL
MILITIA IN "a HOURS

Portland. Me-, Feb. 5--While Lieut..
Commander Reuben X. Dyer of the
Maine Naval Militia has not received
any orders from the federal govern
ment or from the Adjutant General of
Maine he said today that the three
divisions of naval militia would be
prepared to move" within "a hours
If necessary.
Every man in the naval militia can
be located within a very short time
and the equipment is in such shape
that the men would be prepared to
board ship or proceed to any point
designated by the Government within
"a hours after word had been received
in Portland for them to move.
Lieutenant Commander Dyer will go
to Washington this week for con-
ference with the chief officials of the
naval militia Of the country and will
probably meet Secretary Of the Navy
Daniels while in Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06

tente Powers of peace overtures and only
after the fullest determination and as
the imperative weapon in defence of it's
threatened interests; Germany cannot re-
iinquish this weapon-the only one
promising a speedy end to the war--re-
luctant as Germany was to take this
step.
The German government had hoped
that the United States would see it in
this light and is actuated by no enmity
I" the United States in it's determina-
ton. Germany. therefore, so the high
informant of The Associated Press con-
tinued is very keenly disappointed and
grieved by the terms of Mr.. Wilson's
message but the government cannot all
ter or modify the course upon which il
has determined. This official added:
We can only hope and trust that AM
erican ships and American citizens will
avoid the danger zones laid down in the
German memorandum"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06

The Prussian policy is not support.
ed by the other German states, some
of which l know are protesting against
a continuance Of the horrors of the en-.
slavement of women in France and Bel.
GUM and have indicated that Prussia g
astounding idea of freedom of the seas
is the worst possible kind of propa-
ganda for German kulture.
There is no possibility of Germany
starving Great Britain. Next to your
selves we are the most wasteful peo-
pie on earth, but figures of our food re-
serves. with which l am acquainted
show that if we exercise moderate econ
omy the protection of our navy will en-
able us to carry on the war for an in
definite number of years if necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
England Sees German
Concessions to Neutrals

London. Feb. 5.-General impressions
which prevailed in newspaper circles to-
pers-that Germany is attempting to pre-
vent actual hostilities with the United
States by overtures for a compromise on
her war zone policy. The only discover
able ground for such impressions was
the news that Germany has offered Hol-
land and the Scandinavian countries
some concessions" for steamers taking
to Germany food supplies and mails. The
first direct news received in London from
Germany since the severance of relations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
German Officials ..
See Little Hope for
Continuance of Peace

berlin. Feb Via London. Feb s.
Peaceful continuance Of German Ameri-
can relations after the departure Of the
respective embassies at Washington ana
berlin IN the sonao Indicated by Presi-
dent Wilson IN his address to Congress
appears &" b" very slight. Judging by
all the Information, some Of the high
est authenticity gathered by the Asso.
'int"d Press 10 the course of the day
u was stated positively in high politi-
cal circles that the German orders for
the conduct "f u submarine war could
not aud would not be modified. i'm Ger
many the determination 70 enforce the
prohibited zone order was absolute ana
hnal n'd that the only security for ship
ping was IN N" avoidance Of the pro-
hihitcd zone
Germany. so The Associated Press was
informed. reHorted 10 this measure aft
cr the shameful rejection by tho En-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
Activity in Naval, Military and Revenue Com.
mittees in Consideration of Measures Dealing
with Questions Concerned in Break with Ger
many .

and other types of defense warshin.
The army bill amendment remo,i.-
all limit to the number OF memhe,. !,
the general staff who may be brux.,
to Washington would replace nro,-
sion In the present law under VIII,
no more than so per cent. OF them M.
be stationed here. The military GA.
mittee takes the position that the n,..
ent bill is intended only to carry o,,
the national defense plans normally ,,a
that any emergency matters. na,urspy
expected If the situation becomes mos,
grave, will be taken care of in additior
al legislation.
The bill carries $3.50. 100000. Ar,on.
other things it appropriates g.. 500 Goa
for training camps at Plattsburg ana
elsewhere. $40 5000 for field artlls-,
ammunition. $4.235.O for officers :,
serve corps and approximately So Goa
600 for aviation.
William Jennings Bryan's preserc.
in Washington at this time and 81.
proposal of popular referendum q,
the question of the United States go.
ing to war against Germany attrac,es
attention today on the floor OF m,
House, A discussion was precipi,a,.S
by Representative Miller OF M,nneso,o
who read message from a const,,v,
ent stating that "the interests OF ON,
country would be conserved by m,
immediate internment OF the saId
Bryan"
Representative Huddleson, Democ-s,
of Alabama and Representative S,oar
Republican of Nebraska warmly AZ.
Tended Mr.. Bryan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06

Washington, Feb. 5.-While the
United States awaits the issue of war
or peace, President Wilson has taken
steps to insure that the conduct of the
government during the tense period of
waiting shall be one of calm delibera-
ton and beyond criticism.
The American government. it was
stated officially, will be very careful
to see that Germany and all other for
egn governments will have no just
cause for complaint.
General instructions have been is
sued to Federal government officials
in all parts of the country to avoid
hasty action and do nothing not strict
ly legal and within the province of the
government.
The government, it was pointed out
has no legal right to take over war
bound merchant ships in American
harbors.
No matter what other nations may
do in the present emergency 1t was
stated that the United States will adj
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
LOSE HOPE
Continued from Page One)

President Wilson has REGARDED IL with
favor. 1t is realized. however. that the
idea is still in nebulous form.
Resolution Of Support
The first step to place Congress for
mally on record In support of the break
with Germany was taken in the Sem
ate today and is expected to be follow
ed In the House. Chairman Stone of
the foreign relations committee intro
ouced resolution endorsing the Pres
idents action and it was PLACED In a
parliamentary position to he adont.d
tomorrow p'eN
Republicans have given assurarces 90
their support
opar"'iohs Tor the departure of
0'''i' Won bernstorf and his staff pro-
sressed TO the point where it il decided
'hat the former ambassador, as well as
all the German consuls in the ITnited
otates-a party of upwards of 3oO-wilI
go nome by the shortest route, probably
through Holland and Denmark. IT was
Hrst proposed that they go by way of
oupa ana Spain and thence through
france or Italy into Switzerland. but the
British government is willing to grant the
request Of the United States for a safn
conduct through the Allied blockade only
py the shortest and most direct route
The Swiss legation is arranging the de-
tails of the departure and the German
party is expected to be on its way NEXT
week
The work of co-ordinating the neu.
trails resources went steadily forward
throughout the day and will be discussed
tomorrow at the first cabinet meeting
since the announcement of the break.
President Wilson today went to the
navy department and conferred with
secretary Daniels on expediting Ieeisla-
tion TO empower the government to take
over shipbuilding plants, munition
works and other facilities in case q,
need Henry Ford. the manufactures
and paciflst, offered his great plant ia
the government without cost In case of
war and volunteered to operate IL him.
self without profit His offer win n.
accepted II there be need.
By proclamation the President for-
oade further transfer to foreign govern.
ments OF bodybuilding in America. While
the measure was conceived before the
break came, its purpose is to preven,
American merchant fleets from being az.
pleted. 1t has not been decided to con.
voy such American ships as now nv
sailing into the war zone and no pa,,
regulations as to armament hava haan
made.
These two points are to he aeo,sss
later. eu