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The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-12-27
TO Members of Sec0na ChurcI

The entire membership Of Secona
Baptist church is requested to be pres
cnt on Saturday before the first Sunday
in January at 3 o'clock There is i'm
rortant business to attend to at this
meeting.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-12-27
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to have others which will be of interest
to the publicly
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Married by j. II. Newbery, J. F., at
his residence, December %, 1917, Miss
lone Swaynhame and Mr.. Claud Carter,
both of Liberty.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-12-27

Sh-h-h ls5Dont wake the Cop He's
all Tired Out catching criminals. The
town Is asleep But 1t has nothing on
the Cop. When tho Cop sees this, will
he not throw tho Editor in tho BOBBY
Hatch? Nope, the Cop Is q good ma
tured Cuss and stands for lots. That's
why Everybody likes him.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-12-27
Telephone Courtesy

The people who get the greatest
amount Of good out Of their telephone
are those who talk over it as though face
to face.
Courtesy smooths out difficulties and
promotes the promptest possible connec-
tons.
The operators OF the BELL System
are trained to be patient and polite under
all circumstances, but they will do better
work if they meet with patience and
poitcness on the part Of the telephone
users.
The fact that you cannot see the
operator or the other party should not
cause you to overlook this The best
results come through the practice Of
mutual courtesy.
Tbe voiee 1yib bs smile 1yius
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Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-24
CUMM|NS INSISTS ON
PASSAGE RESOLUTION
(By United Press)

Washington, Jan. 24.-The Senate
failed to act on Senator Cummins'
resolution calling for an open debate
on President Wilson's peace address.
The question brought about two hours
of bitter discussion. Senator Stone
sought to refer it to the foreign re-
lations committee, holding that the
resolution was not a wise one.
The resolution now an the calendar
may be called up by Senator Cum
MINIS, who desires that he will call
it up at every opportunity. If this
plan is pursued an extra session seems
likely. Senator Cummins contends
that the Wilson proposal is vastly
more important than pending legisla-
ton.
Senator Sherman, in denouncin2
President Wilson's speech, termed il
"a stump speech made from the
throne, forestalling public opinion, and
that it was an attempt to make the
Senate accept any treaty he might
make"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-24
KE{TNER INTRODUCES
BILL TO OPEN EAST
SIDE PUBLIC ENTRIES

Word was received here this after
noon that bill providing for the pub
lie sale of the 100000 acres of East
side mesa lands had been introduced
in the House of Representatives by
Congressman Kettner.
Teh bill is known as No. 201i6 and
and has been referred to the Commit
tee on Irrigation of Arid Lands.
The title is "a bill to provide for
an auxiliary reclamation project in
connection with the Yuma project, Cal
ifornia."
The bill provides for the public sale
of a maximum of 100 acres to one
person for not less than the reason
able value of the land plus the esti-
mated cost per acre of reclamation
works to be constructed for the rec
lamation of the land plus the proper
tlonate cost per acre of works previ-
ously constructed and available The
effect of the bill, if it becomes a law,
will be to vest authority for the dis
position of the mesa lands under the
restrictions contained. in the bill.
Judge Farr, register of the local
land office, said this afternoon that
g similar bill for an auxiliary canal
under the Yuma project on the Ari-
zona side had passed Congress and il
the Kettner bill met the demands of
the Valley people that Congress prob
ably would not be disposed to reject
a bill providing similar privileges for
the California side. 1t is known that
Congressman Kettner is desirous of 6
full expression of opinion regarding
the details of opening the mesa land
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-24
CHURCH GUILD HAS
ELECTION OFFICERS

At meeting of the Presbyterian
Guild held yesterday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. L. P. Sargent the fol-
lowing officers were chosen to serve
for the ensuing year: Mrs. L. 3. Tai
bot, president (re-elected); Mrs. l.. P.
Sargent, first vice president: Mrs. A.
McGovney, second vice president; Mrs.
McIver, secretary (re-elected), and
Mrs. Lavayea, treasurer (re-elected). i.
The Guild is in a very prosperous
condition, having S400 loaned as a
nest egg toward the furnishings of
the contemplated new church, plans
and specifications for which are now
in the hands of the bidders.
Delicious refreshments were served
by Mrs. Sargent, the hostess of the
afternoon, and all present wended
their way homeward feeling the 'time
of being together" had been most en-
.oyable.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-24
VALLEY CREDIT
EXCELLENT
ABROAD
Representative of Noted
Banking House Anxious
- to Secure Bond Issue.

That the securities of the Imperial
Irrigation District are considered by
bankers, shrewd financiers and dis
eliminating investors as the highest
class of Irrigation District securities
in the state Of California was dis
closed yesterday afternoon when a
representative of the Anglo-Lcndon-
Paris bank, wEpse coast headquarters
are in San Francisco, stated to the
board of directors of the district that
he had no doubt the institution named
would take or offer to take the en-
tire issue of bonds to be voted upon
this spring, in the event of their in
dorsement by the electors. The issue
has not been definitely decided upon,
with reference to the amount, but
will probably be in the sum of ST.
100000.
The directors yesterday afternoon
went over the proposed bond issue
and discussed items which are pro-
vided for in the contemplation of the
sum necessary. The representatives
of the bank, who made the statement
alluded to, assured the directors that
the Imperial Valley is becoming bet
ter known and more favorably known
every day. He pointed out the fact
that California has more money in
vested in irrigation enterprise securi-
ties than any other state, and that
the securities in best demand are
those of the Imperial Irrigation Dis
trict.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-24
RESCUED SAILOR TELLS
OF ELEVEN GERMAN
SHIPS BOTTLED UP IN
GULF OF CALIFORNIA
Searchers for Missing Aviaors Discover German Sailor
Wandering inSan Felipe DesertSaysH Is from Teuton
Barkentine ''Kaiserhof and Tired of Monotony-Been
there Since Beginning of WarBrtish Cruisers on Guard

That eleven German merchantmen
are bottled up in the Gulf of Cali
fornia by British warships, is the
statement brought to Ell Centre by
R. W. Marian and Carl Moffett, who
have returned from the search of Col
onel Harry G. Bishop and Lieutenant
w. A. Robertson, aviators, who were
lost last week in the Sonora des-
ert.
Marian and Moffett made the trip
in REQ car from the A. L. Luce
agency and reported the finding of
Honus Yater, who claimed that he
was from the German three-masted
barkentine Kaiserhof. Yater told his
rescuers that he had tired of the mo-
notony and decided to make his way
overland to the States.
When Yater was first sighted by
Marian and Moffett they believed
that they had discovered one of the
missing airmen. Yater was found in
the San Felipe desert and remained
with his rescuers for two days. He
was then taken to Parasheni silver
mine in the Cocopah mountains and is
there now awaiting means of getting
to the United States.
The German sailor said that some
of the Teuton ships had been in the
gulf since the beginning of the war.
These bottled-up ships sought safety
within the three-mile limit and had
been kept there by the vigilance of
British cruisers that hovered contin-
ually around the entrance to the gulf.
Some credence has been given va
ter's story on account of the fact that
the location of the German ships is
in a territory seldom entered by ships.
Lack of wire communication in that
part of Mexico is also conducive to
absence of information that might
have been heretofore obtainable.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-24
BALES IS
ESTIMATE Of 1916
COTTON CROP; TO
INCREASE IN 1877
Compress Shipments Held
Up by Lack of Cars Due
to the Congestion.
T. J. WEST PREDICTS
PRICE OF IL CENTS
About 10000 Bales Have
Been Ginned So Far
During Season.

With 16,300 bales of cotton on hand
last night at the compress in Calex-
leo, more coming in than is being
shipped, and consignments east and
south held up there because of the
freight embargo east of the Missis-
sippi river, the situation is anything
but pleasing to the growers and deal
ers.
Up to two weeks ago the compress
was forwarding an average of 1000
bales week. This rate would have
been maintained if the shipping facili-
ties had remained available, as they
promised to do about a month ago.
The embargo on freight east of the
river was raised, in part, and the
promise given that all lines over which
Imperial Valley cotton is forwarded
to Galveston and New England would
be able to take care of all the busi-
ness offered. The hope was a false
one, however, and now the shippers
are lucky if they get out 1000 bales
a week, according to T. J. West of
the Calexico Compress Company.
Big as the Valleys cotton crop was
this year, far in excess of the most
sanguine at planting time, the first
figures that represented the estimates
of the yield have been necessarily
revised, as the picking advanced. This
necessity was in part due to the early
frosts, which cut considerable of a
figure.
Before the frosts, those who were
closest in touch with the acreage and
prospects believed the total crop of
the Valley would be about $4,000
bales. Carefully revised figures now
place the estimate at between $4,000
and $1,000 bales. Not more than 49,
900 bales have been ginned to date.
With the great crop of 1916 and
the high prices as, an incentive, the
cotton growers are preparing for the
next years crop in way that indi-
Gates a material increase in acreage.
Manager West places the increase at
not less than 20 per cent, and would
not be surprised to see it much more.
Others among the best informed cot
ton men agree with him.
"There may be 80 or 35 per cent
increase" said Mr.. West. 1T de-
pends largely upon conditions be-
tween now and planting time. don't
believe that any man should, or that
many will, go into the cotton grow
ing business next year with the eX-
pectation of getting better than II
cents a pound for his crop, but even
at that, cotton growing is profitable
business"
1t is estimated at this time than sc
per cent of the Valley crop has been
picked.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-24
GREAT INTEREST
BEING TAKEN IN
Y,M,C,A, MEETING
HELDNEXTM0NTH
Secretary Neil Locke Ar
ranging to Have Local
Men in Attendance.
RAYMOND ROBINS
WILL BE SPEAKER
Many Other Speakers of
National Note to Be
on Program.
RAYMOND ROBINS
WILL BE SPEAKER

February 1926 have been named
as the dates for the twenty-fourth
annual state convention of the Cali
fornia Y. M. C. AS. The gathering
this year will be held at San Diego
and among the speakers will be Ray
mond Robins, the well known social
worker and chairman of the last Pro-
gressive convention in Chicago; A. E.
Roberts, International County Work
secretary and one of the men ap-
pointed by Colonel Roosevelt to study
the social and economic systems of
Europe; C. C. Robinson, boy expert
and head of the Employed Boys Work
Department of the Y. M. C. A. Be-
sides these, there will be a number
of the best platform men on the
Coast-Dr. ]. A. Francis, R. R. Perk-
ins, C. C. Chapman, Judge Bledsoe and
others.
County Secretary Neil Locke is
planning to take several machine
loans of men from the Valley, who
are interested in the work of the As
sociation.
These annual conventions for over
twenty years have been drawing to
their sessions the leading Christian
workers of the country. The versa
tility of the Associations program
enlists the service and interest of men
in all professions and callings. Emil
nent public speakers will gladly ad-
dress it's gatherings. Business men
of large interests find time to take
part in it's activities. 1t extends a
challenge to the best there is in every
man and boy.
This convention will be of the same
helpful and inspirational tone that has
characterized those of the past twen-
ty years.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-24
HQBQES PLEAD
GUILTY TO
charge
Justice Mayfield Gives l. w.
w. Bunch Thirty Days;
Long for Arizona.

The ten I. w. w. members who
were accused of aiding in the holdup
of Southern Pacific freight train
recently were arraigned before JUS
tice I. Mayfield this morning.
The entire number pleaded guilty
to charge of trespassing on railroad
property and received a sentence of
thirty days each in the county Jail.
When taken from the court room
the ringleaders recognized some broth
er members on the street and grew
indignant when ordered to move on by
Officers Jenkins and Adkins, who ac-
companied their return to the city
Jail, where they are being kept locked
in cells.
The spokesman inforced Justice
Mayfield that he and his companions
were very desirous of getting into
Arizona. From common custom in
other counties it has been found ex-
pedient to float such characters out
of the city. This is what the hoboes
imagined was being done this morn
ing Upon leaving the courthouse
building the men started off in va
rious directions, but a little gentle
persuasion on the part of the accom-
panying officers soon ended this pro-
ceeding.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-24
S|L0 SURVEY SHOWS
INCREASED INTEREST

Due in a great measure to the ef-
forts Of Paul /. Dougherty, county
farm adviser, there are now twenty
nine silos in Imperial county, twelve
Of these having been constructed since
the urgency and economy of silos has
been advocated by Farm Bureau Of
ficials.
At each farm center meeting in
cerased interest has been noted in this
ranch essential. Mr.. Dougherty has
made survey of the silos in the
county, listing each kind and the man.
her of construction, capacity, methods
pursued, etc.
The pit silo is meeting with general
favor by those who contemplate the
erection of forage preservers.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-24
PAPAvAS|LEON
VISITOR HERE TO-DAY

Members of the Greek colony in
Imperial county are making prepara-
tions to entertain Father Pericles Pa
pavasileon of the Greek Orthodox
church in Los Angeles, who is Wis
itor in Ell Centre today. The dis
tinguished Greek churchman came to
this city to officiate at the baptism
of a child of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Brachuleas, the ceremony to take
place this afternoon.
This evening local Greeks will meet
and hear a message from FIR. Papa
vasileon. Other Greeks will respond
with Fluctuations in honor of their
visitor. Refreshments will be served
and toasts made to the mother coun-
try.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-24
Germans Are Impressed With
Peace Speech by the President

man public and press are favorably
impressed by the speech.
1t has been pointed out by respon-
s;ble men that President Wilson's dec
larations and step toward peace is
one for which the people have been
longing for some time. Informal dis
cussion by foreign office officials,
however, develops the belief that Ger
many cannot take official cognizance
of the address.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-24
Secure Five Additional Men
AS Jurors From New Roster

Before the afternoon session of the
Superior court resumed at 2 o'clock
eight jurors had been accepted to
hear evidence in the B. c. Lytle acid
throwing case.
OF the panel ordered this morning
only about dozen could be found by
the process servers, as a number of
those whose names were drawn had
moved from the county.
The prosecution was handicapped
this morning in the selection as all
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-24

challenges except one had been pre-
viously used. 1t is believed that this
afternoon will bring the required num-
Der of jurors to the box. However,
it may be necessary again to issue
more juror subpoenas in order to get
the case started.
During the second trial there has
been considerable falling off in court
attendance. Court attaches do not
believe that there will be the big
crowd that was in evidence during
the first trial.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-24
GERMANS Deny THAT
VESSELS WERE SUNK
(By United Press)

London, Jan. 24.-Persistent Hol-
land reports state that from six to
ten German destroyers were sunk du-
ring the engagements of Monday. The
admiralty office made no changes in
previous announcements regarding the
sinking of German destroyer and the
destruction of a British destroyer. 1t
is reported that another German de-
stroyer-badly damaged-is en- route
to Holland.
The Dutch correspondents claim
German sailors said that at least sew
en- ships were sunk.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-24
.RA|NEY SLABS BACK
At DEAR CALIFORNIA
(By United Press)

Washington, Jan. 24.-Congressman
Rainey, a member of the Ways and
Means committee, says Congress will
welcome the California suggestion to
limit federal taxing of incomes and
inheritances, if California will also
obtain limitation on state demands on
the nation. He says California de-
mands for buildings, roads, ETC., have
been greater than any other state on
the federal treasury.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-24
SPEAKERS
ON MT. SIGNAL LISTS

On Friday evening, January 26, the
Mt. Signal Farm Cetner will hold a
meeting at the Mt. Signal schoolhouse.
Among those who will speak will be
w. E. Wilsie, his subject being "Cot-
ton Growing: Soil, Planting and Time
for Planting"
Paul l. Dougherty, county farm ad'
wiser, will discuss farm silos.
In addition election of officers fol
the center will be held.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-24
Get Wall Street Goat.
(By United Press)

New York. Jan. 24.-The note leak
committee this afternoon adjourned to
Washington after learning that it
might take some time to get the stock
exchange records. Recommendations
for corrective measures toward Wall
Street are practically certain to be the
outcome of the probe.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-24
Investigate News Print.
(By United Pressl

Washington, Jan. 24.-It is an
nounced that Federal Trade Commits
sioners Parry and Harris are going
to Ottawa to confer with Canadian Of
ficials regarding the reported Cana
dian action fixing news print paper
prices to publishers at an increase
over last year.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-24
(By United Press)

Berlin, Jan. 24.-The text OF Pres
ident Wilson's speech has been tele-
graphed to the Kaiser and General
Won Hindenberg, who are now at the
front.
Ambassador Gerard had been given
the confidential outline by Secretary
Lansing, this information being Civ
en- to the foreign office. The Ger
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-24
Lose Six AerOplanes.
(By United Press)

Berlin, Jan. 24.-The Slavs have
again abandoned Tulcea, and other
Teuton progress in Rumania is re-
ported. On both sides of the river
as we'll as south Of Riga the enemy
was worsted in engagements. The only
artillerying is at Archduke Joseph's
front, owing to severe cold. The ene-
my lost six aeroplanes in the west
yesterday through the German defen-
sive fire.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-24
Ball Players Union.
(By United Press)

Washington, Jan. 24,-The execu-
tives of the American Federation of
Labor announced that the baseball
players application for membership
would be considered this afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-24
(By United Press)

Berlin, Jan. 24.-An official state
ment given out here tells of the sink
ing of one British destroyer and that
one German torpedo boat had reached
a Dutch harbor. The resort of the
German vessels returned with but
slight losses.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-24
BILL
IS STAGGERING ONE
(BY United Pressl

Washington, Jan. 24.-The fortifica-
tions bill reported to the House totals
$51 ,OOO-the largest ever known.
1t also authorizes the additional eX-
penditure of over $9,0O0,O00, being
$23,OO0,OO0 greater than last year.
1t provides for coast defense aerial
squadron, movable railway armament,
eight hydroaeroplane squadrons, en-
placements for additional 12-inch
guns, also light and power plants for
San Diego and Los Angeles fortifi-
cations.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-24
Weather Predictions.
(By United Press

(By United Press)
Los Angeles, Jan. 24.-Fair tonight
and Thursday. Heavy frost Thurs
day morning. Light northely winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-24

Mrs. Casey Abbott of Calexico has
been spending few days with her
sister, Mrs. Ralph Swearingen.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-07-26
Ms y Eaod.

A judicious use ui nuts has cured
cases OF indigestion 10y relieving the
constipation Which was the cause. Bra
zils and pine kernels particularly are
rich in natural oil which gives warmth
keeps the digestive system clear anf
does much toward making the SKI
clear and healthy. Weight for weight
nuts contain actually far more proteid
than bread. They are safe food for
all who have tendency toward any
form Of rheumatism, and they are also
beneficial in cases of mental strain and
general nerves"
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-07-26
&kst the Fly.

aAers was a maid in our lows.
And sI.a was wondrous wise.
0he jumped into the dining room
And swatted all the flies.
Chicago Tribune
And when the dining room was clea7s
OF flies she got TO itchin'
To swat some more, so she killed
All that were In the kitchen.
Los Angeles Expresa
And when she'd cleaned the kitchen "a
She felt quite acrobatic,
And with mop she went atop
To swat 'em in the attic.
Schenectady Union.
And when she had the attic clear
No one did have to tell 'er
That she should finish up the job
And swat 'em in the cellar.
Allentown OBSERVE
And when she slew the cellar flies
She thought she'd killed EN- al
(Now, pardon us for mentioning it,
hut she had missed the hall
st. Louis Re2uSi..
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-07-26
Her Art Not Appreciated.

Vanishing day at the Royal academy
is always an important and interest.
ing function. Canvases and panels
that have been thirsty enough to alb
sorb the oil from the whole or portions
of the pictures painted upon them have
once more the luster of their first
painting restored by these pick-me-ups.
Members of the years hanging com
mittee are always at hand on these
occasions to consider suggestions and
complaints about their recent labors.
The chief complaint was by lady
who found her work had been hung
horizontally instead of vertically. Un
kind friends cautioned her that posi-
bly, it had been accepted on the hori
zontal understanding. New York Sun
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-07-26
Earthest North Cities.

Dawson, the Yukon capital ana
Fairbanks. its near Alaskan neighDor'
are. next to Hammerfest, in Norwa!
the farthest north cities in the world,
and at the attitudes of sixty-three and
sixty-tive have such comfortable appur-
tenances as electric lights, daily news
papers and pipe organs.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-07-26
WAsHoE LODGE NO. %.

A F. e A. NJ. are held in the Ma
sonic hall in the characterization
building on the second Tuesday eve
ming of each month. All sojourning
Master Masons are fraternally invit-
ed to be present.