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Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-21

Members of the amalgamated COM
mittee from the Irrigation District
and the Water Users Association,
who have returned from the confer
ence with the officials of the Interior
Department and California congress-
men regarding a connection with the
Laguna dam, today recited details of
the conference, and what the depart
ment proposed to do to help the In
perial Valley solve it's problems.
A complete report of the conference
in Washington, together with the
draft Of a contract for the diversion
of water from the Laguna dam into
the Imperial basin, is being assembled
by this committee. This will be pre-
sented to the Irrigation District di-
rectors at a special meeting to be
called next week.
The most conspicuous feature of
this report will be the abandonment,
for the present, of plans for a La
guna connection. The members of the
twin committees were convinced by
Reclamation Service officials and by
commercial conditions that such
step would be impracticable.
In the first place, the United States
could extend little or no help in the
diversion of water from the dam or
the widening of it's canal to the ST.
ph0n Drop.
Director Davis of the Reclamation
Service estimated that it would cost
the Imperial Irrigation District a mil
lion dollars or more to complete a ca
nal to the drop, and that not more
than 600 feet could be diverted un-
less the Reclamation Service canal
was enlarged. The connection could
not be made during 1918, even for 600
feet.
The Imperial Irrigation District
would be charged $1.6O0,00O for the
delivery of enough water to supply all
the land here by the Reclamation Sery-
ice, if the District desired to go ahead
with a connection. This cost, would,
of course, be spread over a period of
about twenty years, and the water
users would pay for il on easy term
CONTINUED on Page Six)
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-21
RUMAN|A P0WERLESS
SURROUNDED BY RUSS
(By Associated Fressl

Paris, Dec. 21.-Rumanian Minister
Antonesco said today the armistice on
the Rumanian front was "simply a
measure of military order imposed on
US through the Rumanian front being
entirely enclosed with the Russian
front. 1t would be a mistake if po-
litical deducation were made from it.
Rumanian intends to remain faithful
to the alliance and to work until the
end with the Allies"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-21

en- oranges.
The committee is well aware Of the
fact that the merchants and citizens
generally have all been called upon
for many donations, and that they
have responded literally for war
causes. This is nearer home. For
this reason those in charge are more
than anxious to do something toward
making happy the homes of the de-
serving needy in this city. Anyone
who is disposed to help along please
call at The Press office or get in
touchwith Mrs. A. w. Swanson. All
donations should be in not later than
tomorrow evening.
The following subscriptions have
been received:
Varney Bros. ................S2 $4,000
Imperial Valley Press ....... $1,000
Mrs. C. J. Ritz. z................ 500
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-21

Walter Packard who the county at the Laguna
Washington this morning He stated
Imperial Valley
proposed Colorado project backed
by outstanding the WASH
ington conference.
The second important feature tentative contract for
immediate with the Laguna DAM This contract bears
the following features
a) participation
dam, $1,600,oC0
0) Payment by Imperial Irrigation
constructing 5000 secndfeet and chang
ing Laguna dam for the diversion.
( Reservation of the rights along the canal to the ST.
phon Drop by United
the conference in
Valley officials
terror Department:
impractcable and will probably be abandoned.
SOOO-foot Laguna sufficient
all the Valley would approximately be spread
period of twenty years.
The ultimate solution chief problems
being Johnson creating Colorado River
including sufficient
Imperial Valley provisions
flood by the federal This bill is to be
ed to Congress early next month
conference of the all interested in di-
of the Colorado be held in Washing
early February legislation connected with the
diversion, including appropriations.
Amy money expended for the Imperial
tion District canal to with Laguna dam after the
of the Johnson bill is to be repaid by the United States
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-21
l. w. w. THREATEN TO
POISON CATTLE, HOGS
(By Associated Press)

st. Louis, Dec. 21.-The Food
Administration has instructed the
railroads to warn farmers and
stOckmen of the Southwest
against the alleged propaganda
of industrial Workers of the
World involving wholesale pois-
oning of cattle and hogs. Mr..
Hoover declared he had been in
formed that the organization
planned the destruction as a re-
'risal for the prosecution of it's
members in the federal courts.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-21
Progress in Berlin.
,(By Associated Press)

Amsterdam, Dec. 21.-The German
chancellor yesterday had a confiden-
tial discussion with representatives of
all Reichstag parties regarding the
situation resulting from opening of
Russian peace negotiations. A Berlin
dispatch says it is announced the en-
peror authorized him to conclude a
separate peace.
Newspapers today said the Indepen-
dent Socialists were represented at
the meeting. This is the first time
they have had direct intercourse with
the German government since the
foundation of the party.
Former Vice Chancellor Helfferich
is at the head of the new German bu-
reau for "tudying conditions relating
to peace" Privy Councils Albert, for
Continued on Page Four)
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-21
GOING AFTER
DEFICIT Of
MEMBERSHIP
FIRE DEPARTMENT TANKS" TO,
LEAD IN GREAT WEEK END
DRIVE FOR THE RED CROSS
COUNTY TO BE STORMED WITH
VIGOR.
Summary of Work Done Up to the
Close of Work Last Night Shows
That Not More Than Half Required
Number of Members Have Been Sc
cured-MCre Men Workers Needed.

A great weekend drive to secure
1900 more members for the Red Cross
was started today in the various dis
tricts throughout the county.
This drive will be intensified to-
morrow, and will be carried through
Sunday.
On Monday the Imperial county
chapter will make it's report of new
members secured.
A summary of memberships Sc
cured in the various districts under
the county chapter last night showed
that not more than half Of the re-
quired 5000 memberships have been
secured thus far. The following to-
tails were reported:
Ell Centre, 274; Holtville, 252; Cali
patria, 223; Brawley, 1888; Imperial,
119; Date school district, 62; Acacia
school district, 46; Seeley, Al; Sils-
bee, 13. Total, 1918.
It is estimated by Campaign Man
ager Stone that there are 200 or 300
memberships not yet reported in the
outlying districts, such as INLAND,
Dixieland, West, Westmoreland, Mag
nolia, etc.
The firemen are preparing for a
drive, "headed by tanks" to conclude
the campaign. When Joe Seymour,
Billy Grass, Mayor Egeror, Chief Fol-
som and the rest of the energetic fire
fighters get to going, look out for
them.
They promise an interesting speak
er at the meeting to be held in the
Palace theatre, Sunday afternoon at
2:3O.
Other interesting features have been
arranged for.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-21
that meeting
Oil Tanker Is Flated.

San Pedro, Dec. 21.-The oil tank
er Nuuanu has been floated after she
went aground north of Hueneme and
is proceeding under her own steam,
according to wireless message.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-21
STREETS IN PETROGRAD
RUNNING RED WITH WINE
(By Associated I'ress)

Petrograd, Dec. 21-The streets
are running with wine in many
sections of the city following
drunken orgies of soldiers who
have been raiding wine cellars.
Incessant fighting has occurred
between the raiders and the Le-
nine soldiers. A mob raided one
distillery and fifteen soldiers
drank themselves to death. Fif-
teen were killed and many wound
ed when armOred cars swept
down on the mob.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-21
Pastor Charged With SeditiOn.
(By Associated Press}

(By Associated Press}
Sacramento, Dec. 21.-Rev. William
Reed, pastor of the Pentecostal mis-
sion, is charged with sedition. It is
alleged he said the Unoted States
ought to be punished for fighting.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-21
RIVER PROJECT ONLY SOLUTION
ARE WELL
PROVIDED WITH MOTORS

Treasurer Maddux and General
Manager Clarke, of the Irrigation
District, found a well equipped
body of Carranza engineers on
the northern banks of the Abe
jas channel of tn COLORADO yes
terday on their trip below the
line. Three large late model mo-
tor cars were in use, and the in
struments used in making the
topography maps for some unex-
planned purpose were the best.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-21

Press Liners are rea.' by those VIII
mt work DO vou need help for tn
arch?
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-21
CAMP LEWIS eleven
TO PLAY MARINES
(3y Associated Press)

Camp Lewis, Dec. 21.-Twenty- six
men, comprising the cantonment's all
star football aggregation leave to-
night for Pasadena to play marines
New Years. They were given fare
well reception today.
Press Liners are read by those who
z:,Dt work. Do you s,sed 1etp Cor ~
apch'
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-21
Temporary Canal
Is lmpracticable
Committee Finds

WALTER PACKARD TELLS OF CONCLUSIONS RE-
GARDING SOLUTIONS OF WATER PROBLEMS
Connection With Laguna Dam Will Cost 81 600, ,O0O-Im
possible to Get More Than 600 Feet From La
guna Dam Within Next Two Years.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-21
READ THEM TO-DAY

You may he one OF a dOz-
en- people to whom one of
tOday's Classified "Ads' IL
the NEST important thing
printed In this paper.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-21
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TmperiaI valley Produces
-ore dollars than aay
nther irrigated dgricuitur~s
.ectiOn I'm the wOris.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-21

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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-17
FIRE AoJUsTER HERE

Kenneth c. Hamilton. representa- tive of the Fire Underwriters of the Pacific Coast. returned last night from a tour of the interior section. having covered all Of the towns as far as Nome. He inspect ed the fire apparatus and the fire risks at each place and on his re- turn will report on them.
 While here Mir. Hamilton will inspect the new high pressure sys- tenn and the new auto fire truck. He will also have a test run by the Fire Department and working test of both the apparatus and the high pressure system.
 Accompanying Mir. Hamilton is D. F. Haughman. representing the Fidelity Phenix Insurance Company who has been making a tour of Alaska in the interests of his com. pany.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-17
Splendid Feature is
 Given at the Palace.


 Lurking shadows.
 Stealthy movements.
 Uncanny and sometimes grewsome.
 These are all woven into "Blind Jus tice" as shown at the Palace. It is a feature that when one leaves the theatre and goes out into the night the slightest sound will unnerve one and make you turn quickly to see if the man is behind you who will put the rope around your neck" as it is attempted in the play. Blind Justice is a play of intensity and there are new thrills, thrills of the wierd kind and throughout it all there is one character. that taken by Edward Chris tie which is a great one. Christie is a great actor. He puts one in mind of George Beban, because he acts, doesn't pose, but just appears to live the character, which is not stagey. Chris tie does not insist on all close-ups. He is just one of the characters and they all shine and are given ample oppor tunity to do so. Blind Justice" is a new kind of play. There are many different things in it that have not been seen before. It is uncanny and yet appealing. This bill runs for to- night and tomorrow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-17

where he owns big copper properties, has arrived from the westward and is at the Zynda
 J. T. Barron, of the Funter Bay cannery, is in the city and is a guest at the Zynda
 Mrs. James Freeburn. of Chicha- golf. and Mrs. Barron, of the same place, arrived from the westward last night and are at the Hotel Zynda.
 T. H. Evan of Tenakee, is at the Hotel Zynda.
 Walter F. O'Brien, representative of the Sullivan Machinery Company returned from business trip to the westward last night and is again occupying his apartments at the Zynda.
 Among the recent arrivals at the Hotel Lynda are F. w. Talbert and w. A. Bricker, of Seattle; Joe Brow den and Lee Meghill of H.; H Johnosn and wife of Seattle; l.. C. Thompson and Hugh Dohorey oi Montreal.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-17
Personal Mention

Mrs. r. J. Halford, who left here recently to join Dr. Halford at Anchorage returned last night on the Mariposa and is at the Cast tineau Hotel where she will remain for several days.
 c. J. Atkinson, and Elmer w. Smith, travelling men, returned from the westward on the Mariposa and are at the Gastineau Hotel
 Kenneth c. Hamilton, represents tive of the Board of Underwriters of San Francisco. returned from the Interior last night and is at the Gastineau Hotel.
 F. " Cooper of Valdez, is reg istered at the Gastineau Hotel.
 F. A. Hanson. of Tyee, arrived last night on the St. Nicholas and is at the Gastineau.
 c. Alexander, of the Hoonah Packing Company, arrived on the Admiral Farragut. He is at the Cas- tineau Hotel.
 Mrs. F. J. Farrel. of Hoonah, is registered at the Gastineau
 Albert Hughes, of Fairbanks. is in the city, having arrived last night from the westward. He is at the Alaskan Hotel.
 R. H. Chadwick, representative of the Uniied States Rubber Company returned last night on the Mari posa from a trip to the interior and the westward section and is at the Occidental Hotel.
 H. Berkinbine, well known resi- dent of Hanes, arrived last night on the Mariposa, accompanied by Mrs. Birkinbine. They are at the Occidental Hotel where they will re. main for several days.
 Henry States, Chichagoff rancher, is registered at the Alaskan Hotel.
 Mrs F. D. Beattie left for the south on the steamer Dolphin this morning for an extended visit with relatives.
 B. l.. Thane, Mrs. Thane. and daughter are registered at the Ho. tel Zynda where they will remain during their stay in Juneau.
 w. T. Young, of the w. T. Young Bridge Company, of Nashville, Tenn, accompanied by Mrs. Young and daughter. and A. J. Dryden. arrived from the south on the Prince George last night and are at the Hotel Zynda. The party will <visit the westward from here and hunt big game, stopping off here again on their return.
 B. B. Yielding and wife. of Per severance. are at the Hotel Zynda They returned last night from San Francisco on the Prince George.
 Mrs. N. c. Hanson. of Haines arrived from the north during the night and is at the Hotel Zynda. w. M. Glendenning. of Wells Bay
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-17
Good Bill Is Being Shown at Cnliseum.

Let Katy Do It." and Katy did. with the help of seven of the cutest child actors and actresses ever seen together in one production in Juneau. Let Katy Do It. was the attraction last night at the Coliseum. together with a two-reel comedy and the two audiences were kept on the edges of their seats the entire run of the pictures.
 When the Mexicans attacked the house where the gold from the first clean-up of the Katy>smine was stored. and no one was there to defend it but five of the small children. things were intensely interesting and some of the cutest acting ever thrown a screen was the result
 The picture opens in old Maine. with good. substantial down east" farmers the characters. Everyone was struck with heart trouble when there was any work in sight except Katy. And Katy did it. Katy kept on doing it. by the way. until her best fel- low, meat but not guady in his store elothes." left in disgust to help Katy's uncle work his mine in Mexico. until her older sister married and the fam fly was increased by seven children. and until her sister and husband were both killed in a runaway and train collision.
 How Katy raised the children. how the uncle in Mexico sent for her and the seven little Angels" how Katy ar rived there. was called away to care Tor sick neighbor and of how the children saved the gold by means of a battery of rifles fixed so as to be fired with lever contrivance made one of the prettiest little dramas in five reels seen in a long time.
 The acting of each of the principals Is good. and the children are all stars. The two-reei comedy which opened the show last night was good. Macy of the scenes were impossible but they kept the audience in gales Of laughter all
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-17
Hart Writes Own Picture Scenario.

William S. Hart has written the story for his first Aircraft release and pro- duction has begun at the Jesse l.. Lasky studio in Hollywood, Cal. where inter- for scenes will be made pending the erection of studio in the foothills for Mir Hart.
 Rags" the queer dog which has been seen in many Hart releases. and Fritz" the Pinto pony. will share honors with the Western badman star in Mir. Hart's own story. written about incidents of pioneer days. related to the actor of Richard D. Wainwright, a friend of Hart's father. who lived in the Dakotas on adjoining ranches with the Hart family, when William S. re- ceived his first lessons in frontier life.
 On his recent tour through the East Hart met Wainwright in Minneapolis. and they spent a half day at St. An thany Falls, near Minneapolis. which were "harnessed" under the supervis- ion of MT. Hart's father at a time when Wainwright was his principal as- sistant. and following number of years spent together in the Dakotas.
 The stories related by Wainwright of early pioneer times give plot and atmosphere for Mir. Hart's story. No name has been selected for this pro- duction.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-17
LARGE ORDER IS
 PLACED FOR SHOES
 BY THE GOVERNMENT

BOSTON. Aug. 1.-The govern ment has placed an additional order for between 3OO,O00 and 500.00O pairs of army shoes for quick delivery. These orders went to manufactur- CTS, largely in New England. who are already working on government contracts. This brings the total gov ernment orders close to 10.500.000 pairs. In addition. there are the 100000 pairs to be made for Rus sia
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-17
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Letters remaining uncalled for in the postoffice at Juneau. Alaska, Aug. 16. 1917. Parties wishing same, should call for Advertised Letters" and give date of list.
 s. J. Anderson, Frank Berg. liar ry A Blencoe. Mike Bogich. CD, Anton Christensen, Hairy Carlson, c. Dahl. Miss Bertha Holsworth. Mrs. Josephine Levsig. Hilmar Nelson, Mr. Peterson. c. c. Reynolds. Ben igno Key. Mrs. A. J. Rabery. MT C. P. Rodenheimer. Otta Sandberg. Miss Emma Serby. A. w. Thompson. Ol i've Violet. F. E. Walker.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-17
MUST PAY SALARIES OR RELEASE PLAYERS.

The national baseball commission has promulgated a finding in which it ratified ruling of the national board awarding to disbanded minor leagues the retention of territory privileges, but in the same finding the commission refused to approve the extension of protection to such clubs in the reservation of their players for 1918 unless their salar- ies, as stipulated in their contracts, are paid in full.' The decision came up relative to number of minor leagues that have disbanded for the seaso hand the question of the sta tus of the players with the clubs was involved.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-17
RUBE GETS SHOCK WHEN HE APPEARS FOR EXAM.

Rube Marquard is sore all through. He is married, and there fore doesn't expect to be called to the war. Nevertheless, just to be patriotic. Rube went to surgeon and was rejected before he had more than told his identity.
 What for " protested Rube.
 Because" exclaimed the surgeon, i've don't count left-handed pitch CTS as normal"
 Some hours later Rube discovered that some of the other Brooklyn players had framed it with the surgeon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-17
WAR FEELING PLAYS
 HAVOC WITH BROWNS.

passing over Fielder Jones Browns and several are reported on the verge of signing up in some branch of Uncle Sans service. Johnny Lavan, who is physician and prac- tices his profession during the win ter months, expects to apply for en- listment in hospital service.
 Catcher Hank Severeid, who has had two brothers in the army. is an other. Big Bill Rumler, utility out fielder and pinch hitter. is the third man who is contemplating joining the army.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-17
Fox Has New Plan on Releasing Features.

William Fox has just issued an an- pouncement that Fox Film Corporation will adopt n new policy for the release of it's photoplays. What this policy will be, Fox says, will be determined by letters from motion picture exhib- itors expressing their desires The pol icy will become effective on September
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-17
Comedy Proves Drawing Card at the Dream.

Donald Brian proved a good drawing card last night at the Dream and all enjoyed the light frothy comedy and the clever dancing of the man who made '''rhe Merry Widow famous. Brian will continue at the Dream for the remain der of the week with the usual matinee tomorrow afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-17
FAMOUS ATHLETE ENl-tSTS IN NAVY.

Paul Clyde, one of the greatest track performers that ever crossed the thread, will soon be listening to the believing call of the bo'sun's s mate. Clyde is now in training at the naval station on the campus. just a few steps from the track where where he won high atheltic laurels for the University of Wash ington.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-17
M'oooRTY INJURED RECENTLY; MAY BE FORGED TO our.

It looks as if Ed McGoorty is done as Q fighter At Sydney. Au- stralia. the other night he met Al Lloyd of Melbourne and was de- feated in twenty rounds. McGoorty got into the ring at catch-weights, and had rolls of fat around his waistline.
 He was slow. did not warm up un- til 1t. was too late and was all but knocked out in the fifteenth round. The day after the battle McGoorty was taken ill and removed to hos
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-17
HERR LIEBKNEcHT DYING.

PARIS, Aug. 17.-A dispatch to The Temps from Vienna says that Herr Liebknecht. German Socialist leader. who was released from pris- on a fortnight ago, is dying of tu- berculosis in a German hospital.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-17
BROOKLYN PLAYS RAISING FUND FOR TEAMMATES.

The Brooklyn players have raised $500 and the club has added $500 toward fund to care for those dependent on the Brooklyn players who may have to go to war. This sum, they state. is only the nu- cleus of large fund to be raised through exhibition games and Sum- day contests at Ebbets Field.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-17
Chick Is Broke.

Chick Gandil, the White Sox first sacker. who formerly played in the Coast League. has filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy. He gives his liabilities as $S8S and his assets at $24s.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-17

throughout. The scenic part ol po.h attractions is superb and the setuhs for the comedy was costly ana sun hing.
 Let Katy Do It. and the comedy run tonight, matinee tomorrow ana to- morrow night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-17
Sam McVey Wins.

Same McVey and Jim Johnson, negro heavyweights. fought twenty rounds at Panama last Sunday, Me Vey winning the decision. The con- test was one-sided, Johnson being on the defensive throughout.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-17
National League
.k,LBANE SIGNS FOR
 BOUT WITH EGGERS.

Johnny Kilbane and Knockout Eggers will meet in l5-round championship bout at New Haven, according to reports. Kilbane is said to have signed articles and will receive $3500 for his end. The date has not been fixed, but prob ably will be Labor Day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-17
Prices 10c, l5c and 25c
s I x R E E l. s

he was told he had double rup- ture and a very bad advanced stage.