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Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
Frisco Man Appointed.
(By United Press.

(By United Press.
Washington, Dec. 22.-President
Wilson has announced the name of
William Denham, a San Francisco at
torney, as a six year member of the
tJpited States shipping board. The
other fire, with decreasing terms, are
from Eastern and Southern seaports.
Two Republicans are one and two-year
term members. The board has power
to investigate and regulate American
marine business. 1t is empowered to
issue bonds to build, purchase and
lease vessels for the merchant ma
rine.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22

A rare treat in baseball is expected
Sunday at Calexico. The border peo-
Pile are scrappers and have only lost
two games this season, Ell Centre be-
ing awarded last Sundays game on
the default of the Calexico club, which
refused to play unless Umpire Gala
her was removed. Gallaher was tax
en- out and the visitors carried off the
game. Just who will umpire will like
ly be announced by the league presi-
dent tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
England Is Angered.

London, Dec. 22.-The more Eng
land digests President Wilson's note
the more bitter she feels, from ap-
pearance of this afternoons papers.
They are unit in expressing resent
fulness and bitternisse and it is par
ticularly manifested against the as
sertion that the objects for which all
the belligerents are striving are vir-
t: ally the same.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
ATTORNEY CLAIMS
PROCEEDINGS OK

j. c. Hizar, attorney for T. Good
fellow, San Diego contractor who is
a bidder for the construction of the
intake canal above Hanlon heading,
has been going over the data today
with Attorney Phil D. Swing of the
Irrigation District.
According to a statement made to-
day, all of the proceedings were de-
clared regular and that the directors
will formally make the award is an
ticipated. Work is then expected to
start shortly. .,. ........
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
Villa Attacks Horizon.
(By United PresS)

Ell Paso, Dec. 22.-Bandit Villa at
tackled Torreon this morning and the
tattle continues, according to Car
ranzista dispatches. If Villa captures
Torreon, a railway center, Villa will
then dominate all the railroads to the
northeastern border. 1t is reported
that the Torreon garrison is weak as
troops were transferred elsewhere tenn
porarily.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22

Ell Centro has taken on a holiday
appearance, the streets being lined all
day with busy shoppers. Green bow
ers and holly predominate in store
window arrangements and practically
all of the marchants have provided
tastefully decorated show windows in
honor Of the occasion.
Announcements of special services
to be held in the local churches will
be made tomorrow. Women's organi-
zations, lodges, schools, churches,
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
Andy INDICATED.

At the recent recall election held
Tuesday at inland Andy Pruitt was
retained as constable, the voters Civ
ing him majority of eight over sew
eral candidates. A total of 54 votes
was cast.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
President to Have Free Hand.
(By United Press)

Washington, Dec. 22.J Congress will
let President Wilson have a free rein
in an attempt to find common ground
for formulating lasting peace. Both
houses refused to endorse his action
in dispatching notes to the belliger-
ents.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
Blaming Railroads.
(By United Press)

Washington, Dec. 22.-An adjust
ment of the nationwide car shortage,
held to be responsible largely for the
high cost of living, is being hindered
by the refusal of eight railroads to
cooperate with the American Railroad
Association, according to its state
ment.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
Ten Per Cent Duty.
(By United Press)

Washington, Dec. 22.-Congressman
Gardner, Democrat. has announced his
intention of introducing a resolution
for special horizontal ad valorem 10
per cent tariff on all imports except
salt, including those already taxed
and free listed. He will introduce it
after the holidays.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
Tit for Tat.

Washington, Dec. 22.-Entente dip
lcmats state that for the same reason
that England did not flatly reject the
Teutons' peace proposal she will not
flatly reject President Wilson's note.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
"Keep At It," Says King.
(By United Press)

~ OfI1NSf SSoT
London, Dec. 22.-In proroguing
parliament until February 7, King
George said: "a vigorous prosecution
Of the war must be our single endeav-
or until we have vindicated rights the
enemies have so ruthlessly violated
and have established Europe's secur-
ity on a firm foundation"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22

verdict had not been reached.
With all the evidence having been
concluded yesterday afternoon, argu-
ments were Immediately started.
Deputy District Attorney E. R. ST.
mon made the opening address and in
a dispassionate but clear manner laid
the circumstantial evidence before the
jurors. Step by step he unrolled the
volume of circumstances by which
the state expects to bring about the
conviction Of B. c. Lytle, who is
charged with twice attempting to dis
figure Thomas Potts, the Holtville
druggist.
The session this morning was CIV
EN- over to a flood of oratory from
the lips of Joseph F. Seymour, Jr,
who, together with James w. Glass
ford, formed the legal battery to pro-
tect-, the interests of their client. Mr..
Seymour bitterly attacked some allie
cations of the prosecution, ridiculing
many statements and hurling vitriolic
invective on the state for attacks on
the character Of Mrs. Lytle.
The court attaches believe that the
case will get to the jury today and
with Sunday and Christmas follow
ing it is expected that some kind of
a return will be made before Christ
mas.
Attorney James w. Glassford and
District Attorney Galen Nichols have
yet to present arguments, but neither
one is noted for lengthy talks to a
jury.
Those who have followed the cele-
brated case from start to about it's
conclusion are of the opinion that the
prosecution has played up all of the
circumstantial evidence to the best of
their ability and that if a conviction
does not ensue it will not be due to
lack of effort on the part of the dis
trict attorneys office.
On the other hand, Attorneys Glass
ford and Seymour, for the defense,
have been industrious throughout the
case. They took advantage of prac-
t:cally every technicality as to objec-
tions and produced several competent
witnesses. The case was started in
the Superior court on December II,
hut was discontinued for three days
on account of the illness of Juror
Elmore. There have been longer tri-
ais in Imperial county, but it is not
believed that one of greater interest
than this has engaged attention of a
crowded courtroom.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
Sends Clearer Note.
(By United Press)

Washing ton, Dec. 22.-Secretary
Lansing sent his statements explain
ing President Wilson's note to Amer
lean diplomats abroad. 1t is believed
he intends to prevent any misinterpre-
tation.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
Fight for Independence.
(By United Press)

Paris, Dec. 22.-France comedies
with England in its view of President
Wilson's note. The papers reflect the
same criticism as the British and say:
"America must not forget that we
ere fighting for Frances indepen-
dence."
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
Asks Investigation.
(By United Press)

Washington, Dec. GA resolution
asking for an investigation of the
conflicting Interpretation of Secretary
Lansing's statement on note and con-
sequent market fluctuations was in
troduced by Congressman Wood.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
Waiting on Allies.

London, Dec. 22.-Bonar Law told
the House of Commons that England's
attitude on the Wilson note could not
be defined until England consults the
Allies.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
Four Burn to Death.
(By United Press)

Wichita, Kan, Dec. 22.-This after
noon it is learned that four inmates
and one waitress are missing and it is
feared they were burned in the Kan
sas Masonic Home fire. Four bodies
have been taken from the ruins.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
To Tell Terms.

The Hague, Dec. 22.-Germany will
disclose it's chief peace terms immedi-
ately if the Allied reply leaves the
door open," a semi-official Berlin dis
patch states.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
City Takes on Joyous Air
During YuLetide Season

charitable institutions and individuals
have all consented to see that no one
is left forsaken on the joyful day.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
Recapture Ell Arish.
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
London, Dec. 22.-The British have
recaptured Ell Arish, fortified Egyp-
tan town on the Palestine border and
the Mediterranean sea. The enemy
had held it for two years.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
Nearly Eight Billions.
(By United Press)

(By United PfesSJ
Washington, Dec. 22.-The CONNER
cial department has announced that
the American foreign trade for the
past eleven months is S7,148, 100000.
Prospects are good that the years
trade total will reach $500, 100000.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
Soldiers Forced Into Lake.
(By United Press)

(By United PfessJ
Petrograd, Dec. pa majority of
the Bulgarians advancing toward Lake
Babadage, in Dobrudja, were forced
into Lake Ibolota and many were
drowned. The Russians took 100 pris-
oners.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
ARGUMENTS LIKELY To END
IN LYTLE ACID CASE TODAY
GETTING TO JURY TONIGHT

Prosecution and Defense Have Apparently Made Best of
Efforts-Case Practically Lasts Two Weeks Simon
Makes the Opening Argument and Is Followed by
Scathing Arraignment by Attorney J. F. Seymour
District Attorney Nichols and Attorney J. w. Glass
ford to Make Closing Addresses During Afternoon
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
KING GEORE. DECLARES
ENGLAND TOPUSH WAR
Stocks Up Again.
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
New York, Dec. 22.-Recovery of
the stock market from the ten-day
peace slump, with climax in yester-
days crash, was helped today by King
Georges address to parliament urging
q vigorous prosecution of the war.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
IMPERIAL VALLEY LIVESTOCK
FAIR To HAVE OPENING DATE
FULL Of BEST FREE NUMBERS

Rodeo Day-Pioneers' Day-Toreador's Burlesque OF
Charlie Chaplin-Famous Mexican Band-Contest
With Pushball-Contest Between the Calexico and
Ell Centre Fire Departments s-Calexico and Chill
dren's Day-Merchants Are Being Asked to Close
Their Stores Wednesday Afternoon-An Ready.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
Weather Predictions.

Los Angeles, Dec. 22.-Fair tonight
and Saturday. Light westerly winds
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22

The jury in the Lytle case re-
tired to the jury room at l
o'clock this afternoon, District At
torney Nichols not making an ex-
tended address, but putting forth
strong efforts for conviction.
At the time of going to press
verdict had not been reached.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-06
La, STATE TROOPS
WERE FEDERALIz-
ED YESTERDAY
Major Allison Owen Promoted
To Colonel Of Washington
Artillery

Nearly eighty years after its
foundation as the "Native American
Artillery" the official title Of Louis
iana's beloved Washington Artillery
was again changed Sunday when the
unit, extended to regimental
strength and mustered into the fed
eral service, became the First Louis
lana Field Artillery, under the COM
mand Of Colonel Allison Owen,
hitherto major Of the single battal-
ion composing the unit.
In addition to the second battalion
of the Washington Artillery, the
Second Separate Troop, Louisiana
Cavalry, was mustered into the fed
eral service Sunday afternoon at
2:3O opposite their headquarters at
Natchez alley. The newly-mustered
troops, as well as all state troops
mustered into the federal service,
were formally drafted Sunday by
presidential proclamation. The mus
ter consists only of the administer
ing of the federal oath and the COM
pilation of the original muster roll; ;
the draft takes the state troops for
mally into the federal service. The
Field Hospital Corps was also feder-
allied. ,,..s...sv.'H
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-06
THE NAVY LEAGUE BENEFIT

That splendid Organization in
which Morgan City is represented,
is in need Of funds to purchase ma
terial to continue their worthy work
towards assisting the men Of the
Navy, and as a result, Mrs. Ralph
Loeb, Chairman Of the local organi-
cation has arranged with the Evan
geline Theatre to put on a special
benefit Of the League on next
Tuesday evening August 7th. A fea-
ture Of pictures will compose the
program, and there will be no ad-
vance in prices, and it goes without
saying, that capacity house will
greet the cause. The ladies who COM
pose the local branch have done
great work in the knitting line, and
have been commended for their &C.
tivity in supplying their quota to the
Navy. Turn out next Tuesday and
further assist the worthy cause.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-06
BITTER FIGHT IN SEN
ATE ON FOOD BILL
EXPECTED SOON
Conference Report To Be
Debated Adds To Conges-
ton Of War Legislation

Washington, Aug. 5.-Final en-
actment of the administration food
control bill is the principal task
ahead of Congress this week. When
this long contested measure is out
of the way, the Senate will begin de-
bate on the $2,0O6,OOO,OOo war tax
bill, with the leaders hoping for
vacation recess in September.
The entire war legislative pro-
gram is again congested in the Sem
ate where debate on the conference
report on the food control bill be
resumed tomorrow Tuesday the
House will begin series of three
day recesses to continue for several
weeks, until the war tax bill is ready
for conference.
Administration leaders expressed
confidence tonight that the food
legislation will be sent to the Presi-
dent before the weekends, though
not untilafter another bitter fight in
the Senate. SenatorReed, who has
led the attack on the legislation,
plans tomorrow to seek rejection Of
the conference report. He will be
aided by other opponents. Senator
Chamberlain, the administration
manager, expressed confidence ! b..
might that the conferees' draft
would be adopted probably by Wed
nesday. Action on the conference
report on the first administration
food bill for . food survey and
stimulation Of production will fol-
low. .,~.:r,
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-06
first Selecdve Draft Military Examination
Held AT Franklin Sanitarium Saturday
RECORD BREAKING TOTALS IN
UNITED STATES FOREIGN
TRADE.

Imports of merchandise into as
well as exports from the United
States during the fiscal year 1917
greatly exceeded the figures of
former years, according to a state
ment just issued by the Bureau of
Foreign and Domestic Commerce of
the Department of Commerce. In
round numbers imports amounted to
1853 million, and exports to 1924
million dollars for merchandise only,
thus showing an excess of exports or
favorable balance of trade 1856
million dollars, with a total foreign
trade Of 1888 million dollars.
Imports in 1917 show an increase
of 461 million dollars over 1916,
985 million over 1915 and 765 mil
lion dollars over 1914-the last nor
NAL year before the war. Exports in
1917 were larger by 1861 million
dollars than in 1916, 1885 million
more than in 1915, and 1929 mil
lion dollars over the 1914 figures.
The gain in the balance of trade
in 1917 over previous years amount
ed to t1,429 million dollars over
1916, 2,540 million over 1915, and
3,164 million dollars over 1914, with
increases in the total foreign trade
Of 2,422 million dollars over 1916.
4,511 million over 1915 and 4,6e5
million dollars over 1914.
For the single month Of June,
1917, the total import were 307 mil
hon dollars, Of which 218 million
dollars, or II per cent, were entered
free Of duty. The total during this
month exceeds by SO million dollars
the imports Of the previous month of
May which up to that time were the
highest in any one month.
Exports of merchandise during
June amounted to 576 million dol
lars, the highest in any month with
the exception of Jonuary, 1917,
which shows exports valued at 613
million dollars.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-06
EXEMPTION CLAIMS OF MEN
MARRIED SINCE JULY 20
WILL De SckuTINIZED
CLOSELY.

The Provost Marshal General ha.
made the following ruling renting
to claims Of exemption on account Of
marriage since July 20:
Question. Can a person married
since July 20 base a claim for dis.
charge on that ground?
Answer. Marriage is not Of itself
a valid ground for making claim OF
discharge.
A man whoe wife is mainly de.
pendent on his daily labor for sup.
port may claim exemption on that
ground. But dependency is q mat
ter Of fact. The rule does not ask,
''Is the husband, as a matter Of law,
liable to support the wife?" It asks.
"Is the wife as a matter Of fact
mainly dependent on the daily labor
Of her husband for support? Only
the exemption boards can determine
this fact. Where dependency is
claimed and the circumstances show
marriage hastily consummated
since July 20 by man whose num-
Der is high on the available list, the
actual fact of dependency must be
closely scrutinized.
Moreover, by section Of the act
Of May 18, ''any person who :
evades or aids another to evade the
requirements Of this act'' is guilty
of a misdemeanor; and local boards
are authorized to warn persons who
claim discharge on the ground of
marriage contracted since the date
of the act that both parties are liza.
BILE to prosecution under this pro-
vision if, the marriage was con-
tracted solely with the intent to
evade the Performance Of military
duty.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-06
TO THOSE WHO ARE DISCOUR.
AGED.
(By Bolton Hall)

Take no anxious thought as tc
the result of your work nor of oul
work. If you are doing all that you
can, the results, immediate or even.
tual, are not your offer at all. Such
seed of truth as we plant can not
but grow. If we do not see the fruit
here, we know neverless that here o,
somewhere they do spring up.
1t would be greater if we could
succeed now; in will be greater if
we patiently wait for success, even
though we never see it ourselves
For it will come. Do not be fretted
by abuse, those who abuse you do
not know whit they are doing. We
also were at one time deluded and
cruel, therefore forgive.
Do not be worried by bigotry. We
can not help it, are not RESPONSE
BILE for tive are responsible to
ourselves and for ourselves
and to no one else. Do not
be angry at opposition either; no
one can really oppose the order of
Nature or the DEGREES of God, which
are one and the same. Our plans
may be upset-there are greater
plans than ours.
They may not be completed in the
time we would wish, but our work
and the work of those who follow us,
they will be carried out.
Do not grieve over your own
troubles: you would not have them
If you did not need them. Do not
grieve over the troubles of Others; !;
there are not others.
Therefore, let us keep God in our
hearts and quiet in our minds, for
though in the flesh we may never
stand upon our edifice, we are
building that which shall never be
pulled down.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-06
l|,;e Who Failed To Appear Are Subject To
Deing Certified As Qualified For Service;
Beard VIII Probably Examine Absences If
They Report Before Wednesday
G1RD GROUP EXAMINED TODAY; THIRD GROUP WILL
APPEAR WEDNESDAY

l3l men reported foI examination
10 Il 1871 called for the first exami.
80: le7 passed and were certi-
II n tie Board as QUILTED fol
isrdss. 81 failed to pass and will be
~ Ssrtifieatss Of discharge.
i lse,ieants for exemption will be
1DAsd alhdavits Of dependency
NJ -, next tsw. days, and the
I'D ~ pass upan each claim as
ylpsoot
II (Drk ". Smith, Coroner.
fasrs Of tie examination, and
~ antstsd BY Drk Homer Gates,
i. uerten, A. G. Kappsl and
WnIhms Of Franklin, Dr.. L. b.
~ Patterson. Dr., G. G.
ijas of Morgan City and
~ 1srwick Of Glencoe-S
- d. ;Conard O,Niell Of
. Dentist examined the
~ ~. Richard Kramer, medical
& and al(r. L. A. Loustalot,
ss111tssrs, acted as clerks and
- fseords Of the examina-
nninatisns Of men in the Sec
r. GRogp of 167 are. being held to-
II; - third lot will be examined
1lgeday. The Board will un-
s1islably get enough physically
ndsi men from this first call to
- III soldiers, but until the
- dpr exemptions are all in and
- upon, no definite knowledge
- ~ Gnlnsd . to whether this
! elcAll Of l5o2 men will be suffi-
st1e ee1at II not, more men will
nns1iatsly summoned.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-06
AN APPEAL

Mr.. Angler, do you pine to come and
angle
Where the mackerel and the croaker
swim about?
Do you long to get line and let it
dangle
For the sheephead or the tarpon or
the trout?
If you yearn to hook the redfish or
the founder
Why you'll never find an ecstasy
profounder
In the land ideal of all your sports
mans dreams,
Than a-fishing in Louisiana streams!
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-06

4
The following men called fol
military service and ordered to ap
pear for examination ut Franklin
Saturday 4th, failed to appear:
Call No. Names P. o. Ad
4 Naquin, Adib Sliman, I Morgan
City. ~
8 Cage, Harry. Patterson.
IA Richard, Joseph, Jeanerette
r. D.
16 Brown, Frank. Franklin.
21 Guiseppa, Piazza, Patterson.
% Blanco, BENJAMIN NJ, Berwick
IS Boudreaux, Levy, Franklin.
a6 Wells, Henry. Franklin.
45 Richard, Sidney J., Baldwin.
46 Adams, John Lionel, Morgan
"a City. s
AZ Barilleaux, Minos, Franklin.
63 Jack, Charles, Baldwin.
rs Falterman, Phillip, Franklin.
70 Collins, Alec, Franklin.
80 Darby, John, Centreville.
SO Boudreaux, Felicien, Franklin.
SO Carroll, Napoleon, Baldwin.
80 Hall, Emile, Berwick.
90 Boudreaux, Theophile, Morgan
City. r.
95 Demsey, Aleck., Centreville.
81 Robertson, Albert, Franklin,
r. D. Aef.
90 Hamilton, CASTOR, Franklin.
LO7 David, sBerterlon, Baldwin.
l13 Rollins, Isaiah. Morgan City.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-06
l67 CALLED; l34 REPORTED; 1o7 SELECTED

1872 Consalvl, Joseph Anthony, rat
terson.
143 Amos, Willie, Ramos.
1856 Sims, Corbett, Franklin.
1853 Simmonneaux, Henry, Charen'
ton.
1873 Verret, Joseph, Morgan City.
All citizens of the Parish are re-
quested to assist the Local Board in
getting information to the above 80
persons, that they have been called
for military service, ordered to be
examined August 4th and have fail
ed to appear; also that. Aug. 9Th is
the last day set for holding exami-
nations. If any one of the above
parties appear before the Board,
Aug. 9Th, 1917, and ask for permis-
sion to be examined on that date, it
will probably be granted.
Failure to appear for examination
subjects the person called to being
certified as qualified for service.
Local Board, st. Mary. Parish, La.
CHARLES PECOT, Sheriff.
WILBUR II. KRAMER, Clerk.
DR.. ". B. SMITH, Coroner.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-06
ATTENTION TOWN GARDENERS

I have q Limited supply Of choice
Creole Onion Seeds for sale 1T the
following prices; One ounce 35c;
quarter pound $1,26; half-pound
$2.2s while they l,st-Call Percy
0'Brisn. Phone 73-W. 3. Q. y.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-06

Failed to Appear For Examination
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-01

War is all Sherman said it was, but We haven't raised the price of our drinks yet Guthrie's.
 Dr. and Mrs. T. J. Mendenhall and daughter Miss Mildred Mendenhan, of Rosston, spent this morning in the city.
 Mrs. Jno. D, Barlow of Hope, is in the city for visit and is the guest of her parents, Hon. and Mrs. Thos. C. McRae.
 John T. Milburn, one of Gurdon's prominent druggists and a former Prescott citizen, spent a portion of this afternoon in the city.
 The Ozan-Graysonia Lumber Com- pany will close their plant on Tues day, June 9th, registration day. It has been suggested that every house in the city close between the hours of 9 and F during the parade and speaking that will be held at the City Park. Think it over.
 We have installed a six barrel ca- pacity gasoline tank with late model Bowser pump in front of our store and we will dispense the best grade of gasoline at all times. We would ap- preciate a visit from our friends. farmers Supply Co. 1d6w2