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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-29
Crosses
By Jane Mclean.

~NE was q war cross, rough and crude,
j And red with the blood from a soldiers. breast
- The outward sign of a soul innbued
With the courage born OF a brave mans best
One was awhile Cross, wet and sweet,
Made 'of the roses of yesterday;
Its soft bloom lay at dead chid's feet
And aImother knelt in the gloom TO pray.
One was ACROSS that came with pain.
Black with the darkest hour Of night;
But out Of its bitterness came gain.
For It Yielded the precious gift q AZ
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Advtce to the JLoUelorn

g1rrs geed time p do net consist In
having exciting adventures, but in
recreation. change and simple,
wholesome amuEements-
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continue te.go Win him or shall
] give him Up and try 20 forget
him? At times I feel as though
] do not care whether ! see him
again, and again l, reel as though
my heart would break without
him.
d. NJ
A RE you one eftthose people who
want to svads responsibility?
Do you. always see two sides of a
question and hate, to decide in IA
vor of either2 No. do not think
you are wrong to'accept the atten-
lions OF a man you may never
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AS TO PowEK

An power is . trust; 10 an
accountable for its exercise;
from the people and for the
people all springs and an must
exist.-Benjamin DisrseH.
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A GOOD BOOK.

A good book is the precious
life blood of a master spirit
embalmed and treasured up on
purpose to 3 life beyond life.
John Milton.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-30
ADJUSTMENTS AT LOCAL
PI,AYHOUSES TONIGHT
At the L. 6 S. Tonight.

Mrs. Vernon Castle. at Patria Chan
ming, in the serial supreme, "Patria,
is arousing interest and patriotism in
the hearts of all red-blooded Amcri-
cans. The incidents portrayed each
week have all been revealed in true
form through the dark clouds Of war
that hang over us. First, the char
acters of Baron Huroki, as the Japa-
nese spy. and De Lima. as the NeXi-
can spy, have not been unfounded, as
has been disclosed by the Zimmerman
letters. Now comes a notice in tho
Los Angeles Examiner that the Los
Angeles Gas Company has fol-oWei
Patria's advice and are recruiting all
their employees. putting them through
the routine, so that they may be ready
when called. As the story Of Pa
tria" unfolds many startling facts are
which are not at all i'm
probable. See it and be ready for
emergencies. The added attraction for
tonight will be mystifying drama of
the Orient, The Gates of Doom
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-30

agee (in this case, the bondholdey}
is protected in his rights as securely
as in the case of smaller transac-
tions.
The immense amount of capital re-
quired to finance railroads, gas, cleo
tric light and industrial enterprises
is secured (a) by the sale of stock
and (b) by an issue of bonds. l.
the latter case, mortgage is exc
cuted by the corporation by which its
properties are pledged with one or
more trustees CASUALLY a bank or
trust company to secure the paymen..
of principal and interest. Upon the
execution, delivery and recording of
the mortgage, bonds are issued and
certified by the trustee, and subse-
quently sold to the investing pub
lie. Our laws and various regulatory
commissions throw around these is
sues such safeguards as will amply
protect the purchasers and by req
son of the widely scattered and di-
versified security back of such is
sues (rendering the mortgage prop
critics immune from local calamity Or
catastrophe) this form of investment
is fast taking precedence over the or
dinary individual mortgage.
Bonds and preferred stock of gas,
electric and kindred public utilities
issued by the authority and under
strict supervision of the railroad COM
mission or other departments of the
government must, as a condition pre-
cedent, have ample security back of
them. During the fiscal years end
ing June 80, 1916, over $230,000,O0
of stock and bonds, notes and certifi
Gates of electric light and power and
similar utilities were authorized by
tie California Railroad Commission
large proportion of which were pur-
chased by small investors throughout
the state. Of the amount authorized
So per cent represented stocks and 81
per cent bonds.
Stocks, especially the preferred is
sues, usually yield higher rate OF
income and when carrying sufficient
equities Chat is, margin in property
values over and above funded debit
are taken by many investors in pref
erence to bonds of comparatively low
interest yield. Both forms of invest
nent have the advantage over the
ordinary individual mortgage of mar
reliability, certainty of income anc
freedom from anxiety about upkeep
payment of taxes, etc.
The increasing investment by th>
general public in the securities Of The
utilities which serve them is fast de
veloping a cooperative spirit be-
tween the corporations and the pub
'ic. and will in time eliminate the
,r+oooyippo +hat fOrn1arlV existed
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-30
SEWING CIRCLE WHICH
DOES NOT GOSSIP
By ]. w. Pegler

United Press Staff Correspondent)
London, March 10 (By maiD-The
only American sewing circle in Eng
land worked in mute silence until
President Wilson broke off relations
with Germany. Then discipline
strained, stretched and snapped.
A gusher of pent-up sentiments
broke over the sewing tables of the
American Women's Club workrooms.
After while it was all said and the
circle subsided. The industrious
thrum of sewing machines and ban
dage spools resumed and the relief
work went right along.
Mrs. Stokes Waite, the chairman,
however, decided a little whispering
s coed for the workers tired nerves.
So the silence rule that made the
sewing circle unique was sent to
abide with the late lamented German
relations.
"When we first began making Red
Cross materials" said Mrs. Waite,
we wanted to prevent workroom gos-
sip. That is why we adopted the 81
lence rule. But we can't work all the
.mc in silence"
As if to prove that little whis-
Dering doesn't retard the work, a
work table in The sewing room was
gradually becoming heaped with the
days output Of hospital things. There
we're surgical swabs, bandage rolls.
ward suits, pajamas, flannel socks
fer wounded or frostbitten feet, wool
ly coverings for hot water bottles
every article of bandage or clothing
that wounded soldier needs.
Stacked in a corner near the work
room door three big bales in burlap
envelopes awaited the coming Of the
war office expressman TO start tscn
on the way to the Italian front. "O1'
reda.etto de Camp rs, III Armata
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-30
Al the l. & & Tomorrow.

Hearts Afire" is coming to the L.
& S. theatre tomorrow. Our patrons
will then see a film play that has
everything that film fans want. The
striking drama has tumultuous action
a thrilling, throbbing love story, splen-
did scenic effects and a part that is
as charming as she is beautiful. Clara
Kimball Young in this production has
q part that fits her like the proverbial
glove Remember the Saturday matt
nee, which commences at 2:30 sharp
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-30
THE EVOLUTION OF
THE MOPTCAGE''

It IS a fact often demonstrated in
prudence, IS we'll as in banking
and commercial practice that terms
and phrases frequently take on new
meaning, or are greatly modified in
usage, to accommodate the never-end-
ing changes brought about through
evolution in business and social in
tercourse. The word carrier" of the
seventeenth century could not then
by he widest Imagination be made
to indicate the modern railroad o.
steamship company of today, no.
-ould one in those days interpret "ca-
bic" to mean the instantaneous trans
mission of messages thousands Of
miles under water.
An analysis Of the different usages
I, which The word mortgage has
been applied, while illustrating the
point above referred to, will at the
same time afford an insight into in
teresting evolutionary processes
which have developed the basic Sc
curity back of a large number Of our
modern financial transactions. The
word mortgage" is derived from the
Latin "mortuum vadium"-a dead
fledge-the earlier use of the in
strument being to render the prop
erty mortgaged dead TO the mott
gagor and in absolute contro, snc
possession Of the mortgage until the
Indebtedness or obligation was dis
charged. Under carrier English law
the execution of a mortgage gave the
mortgagee not only the possession
and use Of the property mortgaged,
but absolute control of all rents or
ether income derivable therefrom.
This practic, however, has given away,
especially in America to the acquir-
ing Of merely an equitable title by
the mortgagee, to be exercised only
Ion default and under certain con-
ditions definitely stated in the mort
gage; the property, and the full use
and benefit thereof, usually remaining
with the mortgage,
Mortgages coGering real and per-
sonal property are common expedi-
ents adopted for meeting the com
paratiyely limited financial needs Of
individuals Usually accepted by the
!rcal banl: end capitalists Of their
communiti -. Such transactions are
comparatively simple and the respec-
tive rights af both the borrower and
lender are -5sily understood. Modern
business, However, through central
lied control IN large corporations, has
developed & wider and more compli-
Gated use ~ mortgages not so well
understood Is the general public, but
containing, revertholeas, the same
blsic principles, 50 that She mort
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-30
A CHILD'S TONGUE
SHOWS IF LIVER OR
BOWELS ARE ACTIVE
If Cross, Feverish, Sick, Bilious, Give
Fruit Laxative at
Oncp

OHSt-
Every mother realizes, after giving
her children "California Syrup Of
Figs" that this is their ideal laxative,
because they love its pleasant taste
and it thoroughly cleanses the tender
little stomach, liver and bowels with
cut gripping.
When cross, irritable, feverish OF
lreath is bad, stomach sour, look at
the tongue, Mother! If coated, give
i teaspaQnful of this harmless fruit
laxative, and in few hours all the
foul, constipated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out of the bow
els, and you have well, playful child
again. When it's little system IS full
of cold, throat sort, has stomach-ache,
Giarrhoea, Indigestion, collc+-remem-
Der, a good "inside cleansing" should
always be the first treatment giT-
EN-.
Millions of mothers keep California
Syrup of Figs" handy; they know a
teaspoonful today saves az SICK chiio
tomorrow Ask your druggist Tor a
5O-cent bottle of California Syrup OF
Figs" which has directions for babies,
children of all ages and grown-ups
printed on the bottle. Beware OF couh-
terfeits sold here, so don't be fooled
Get the genuine, made by "California
Tig Syrup Company" o4
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-30
ESTRAY NOTICE.
70 Whom 1t Nav Concern:

To Whom It May Concern:
Take notice that on the 30th day OF
March, 1917, at the G. Ribber ranch,
a miles east and Y mile north Of Ell
Centro, California, / took UP one es-
tIay Jersey heifer, brand on righ hip,
and one black heifer, no brand. The
said heifers are now on my ranch, d
miles east 1s mile north of FL Centric.
Dated this 3Oth day Of March, 1917.
Mar30Apr6, 1920 g. RlBBER.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-30

Italy," read the stenciled address, and
the Red Cross blazed in. each. corner
to insure the speediest shipping.
Mrs. Waite organized her friends
as a Red Cross unit back in Decem-
Der. Work began on January 2. In
one month the war office lorrias
backed up to the workrooms dozen
times and carried away 1900 articles
that ultimately reached !he various
Allied fronts of France. Italy and the
Balkans. The present big rush isl
caused by an order for 240 suits of
pajamas for the English officers
hospital at Lancaster Gate.
The American women were quick
to elarn the new work. Even ban
dages for wet dressings must be lined
with oiled silk. The spotless white
caps which stretch out to enve,ope
handaged heads require a different
kind of needle skill. Yet there were
no seconds among the production.
Every week the workroom sends out
zoo rolls of bandages, as neatly done
as any from the trained hands Of
more experienced Red Crossers.
Even if there is rag chewing in
the workroom, the lint is not wasted.
Even the stray threads raveled fro0
the edges of working cloth are utl-
lized along with rags from the cut
ting tables. These are gathered ue
at the end of each day and stored
Until there are enough to make cush-
ions for injured arms or legs.
"We used to have an assessment of
IL cents day for each worker" Mrs.
Waite said, explaining the financial
workings of the institution. "That
was to pay the operating expenses
aside from materials. 1t left sur
plus, so we abolished the plan, SUB
stituting a voluntary, contribution.
Now the surplus is even larger.
every woman who works 1856
hours in three months is entitled TO
the War Volunteers badge, with the
latters w. " surmounted by the
crown. But she must go on working
to retain it even after the honor i
won, unless under special circumstan-
ces it is awarded outright.
II never saw greater enthusiasm
than that of the American Womol Wlo
come here to make things for the
wounded. Some have lived in Eng
land for a number of years and had
become accustomed to their afternoon
tea, but they work right on through
the tea hour without pause.
1--WE send little surprise package
with every bale of supplies leaving
for the front. 1t contains hypoder-
mic syringes and hot water bottles
with flannel covers. | nursed in O.
hospital in France, SO | know just
how welcome these things are in any
hospital camp, no matter how well i:
may be equipped.
"Will the American Women's Club
Workrooms send their output to
American troops if we go to war?
Mrs. Waite was asked.
I'VE aren't at war YET she replied,
smiling, "but it is nice to have body
of workers skilled and organized if
anything happens"
Here are some of the names from
tie workroom roster on this typical
sewing day: Mrs. Alfred Z. Bradley,
wife of the American military observ-
er; Mrs. Walter Blackman, Mrs. Geo.
II. Shaw, Mrs. Chester Pruington,
Mrs. F. w. Libby, Mrs. Robert Nc
S,ellan and Mrs. G. A. Hover
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-30
At the Palace Tonight.

A good program of pictures will
le seen at the Palace theatre tonight,
including a Fox comedy, Christie
comedy and Alice Brady in the World
feature, a Woman Alone" true
to~life story.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-30

Dance Saturday night at Woodland.
White Star stage. Fare Zoe. 3-31
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-30

President T. 2. Fuller and Com
mercial Secretary Don Bitter ar
very anxious that sufficient autono-
tiles are on hand tomorrow 10 care
for the Los Angeles excursionists vino
arrive in II Centre in the morning.
If you can snare your machine for a
few hours, kindly communicate with
either the president or the secrctarr
Of the chamber.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-30

Dance Saturday night at Woodland.
White Star stage. Fare Zoe. 3-3l
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-30

L. B. Butterfield of Brawley is at
the Oregon while attending 20 bust.
ness here.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-30

Gerald Cudahy and John Cudahy
Ct Chicago, are in the valley on 2
short business trip, stopping at the
Barbara Worth.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-30

Louis c. Myars is a business visi-
tor in the valley. He will return to
San Diego the first of the week.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-30

R. T. Laughlin of Calipatria is IL
this city on business, stopping at the
Oregon.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-30

Mrs. c. T. Crocker and Mrs. Chas
T. Dennison Of Santa Barbara are
stopping at the Barbara Worth foT
a few days, visiting with friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-30

Mr.. and Mrs. George ". Gibson of
the FIJI islands are stopping at the
Barbara Worth for short time while
Mr. Gibson is attending to business
in this city.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-30

Miss Josephine Pillington and her
sister. Miss Elsie Pillington, are stop
ping at the Barbara Worth, accom-
panied by Mrs. ]. P. Hill. They are
here from Petaluma, Cal, visiting
with friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-30

". H. Crawford of the Oregon ho-
tel will leave for Los Angeles tomor-
row, where he will spend few days
visiting with friends and relatives and
return home the first of next week.
Mr. Crawford travels for the Ameri-
can Cigar Company.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-30

c. 4. Dundas, prominent business
man Of Riverside, accompanied by S.
6. Stalder of the same city, arrived in
his city Yesterday to attend TO bus
mess. They will be at the Barbara
Worth for several days.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-30

L. W. Boothe heads a party Of sew
& from South Pasadena who motored
to the valley yesterday for a short
stay. Those Of the party are: Mrs.
&. 2, Boothe, Mrs. s. S. Boothe, Mrs.
A. 6. Bohannon, Mr.. and Mr.. J. S.
Barnes and Mr. and Mra. c. " You
mars
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-30

Mrs. Junius Brown, Mrs. Charles
WEIGH, Mrs. Henry Dennisou. Mr.. &.
G. Bendick, F. s. Tetsworth, Miss
Rouse and Miss Emma Hodges, Of
Denver, are in the valley on a pleas
ure trip. They expect 70 be in the
vsl.ey for a few days and then leave
for Los Angels. Thy ar stopping a.
the Barbara Worth while here.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-30
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IN iSICIANS
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PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
office, Davis Building
office Hours, 10 a. m. 10 II m; p. N.
TO 5 p. m. Phone SIM.
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eefics in Davis Bldg, El Centro, Cal
Telephone 2SS.
DR. 4. Il. ELLIOTT
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Opera House Building
office hours. 10 to II a. m; to . p. m.
Residence. Barbara Worth Hotel
DIR. r. BURGER
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
II and IS opera House Bldg.
Hours: 10 10 IL, TO
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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-02
Healy Needlework
Shop
Special All DAY

BABY PILLOW SLIPS. hem
stitched and stamped for solid
and eyeiet embroidery. T5c values
TOT .-..-..... -........-..-...- DOC
CHILDRENs PLAY APRONS
and HATS TO match, stamped for
outline soc values, for 80. sc
GUEST TOWELS. stamped on
ins quality linen. SOC values.
Fancy HUcK TOWELS. stamp.
ed with our new designs. acc val.
uee, for ............... 25c
Hemstitehed PILLOW CASES,
stamped for solid and eyeiet EN-
brofaery. 75c values for Soc
Blue Crepe KfMONOS. stamped
for Preach knot embroidery. 800
values, fof. .s..sss...... Soc
Discontinued line OF PACKAGE
GOODS. Values 10 s6c. for tsc
CARRIAGE ROBES. stamped
on nne quality pique. 7sc values,
Tor ...sss.s.sss4..s soc
DESK SETS. in eoIors. Blue
Pink and Green, 800 values
LOT 1890. ..ss.ssss..s... 3oc
CARD TABLE COVERS. all
made up and ready for use. 75c
values, for ..................2 5c
HeaIy's NeeaIewevk sAsp--
m~fn F7s~r
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-02

snon Teutonic schemes.
This disclosure. the Daily
Chronicle declared. clears the air
n reveals the chsncellors recent
speech m the relehstae as a frst-
class piece OF hypocrisy and should
show every congressman In whose
mind the interests OF the United
states rank nrst that these Inter
ests are M real peril and that the
situation IL much too serious to be
trined with"
I'VE are glad the revelations were
made al this iuncture, because they
win convey to the other neutrals
further proof OF the importance 20
be attached to Germany's assevera-
tons OF friendship said the Daily
Telegraph. "she is exhibited az
shameless I'm her dishonor. plotting
arst against one state and then an
other IN the desperate hope that
shc may somehow be saved from
the fAte which n overtaking her
Civilization must remain In peril
until THE hideous earicature OF its
own image IL eIpunged from human
records"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-02

aso. Is IN charge OF me legislative
nxht OF the railroads. Two yearr
ago Webb was active at the many
hearings on the hili. a. the repre-.
sentative OF upper peninsula roads.
Concerning the present move In be
half OF higher passenger rates. he
said:
In coming before the Michigan
Legislature again with n proposal
for authority 10 increase passenger
rates. the railroads OF the state are
appealing solely 20 the peoples
sense of justice. This Is a question
OF dire need which directly affects
the Industrial welfare and develop
ment Of the state.
Compensation IL today a matter
Of life or death 10 Miehigsn's rail-
roads. Under the accumulated bur
den OF expenses and statutory lin
itations upon their charges the rail-
road situation II acute. Every other
line Of business has been able 10
meet the rocketing costs OF ma
terial labor and operation BY rails
ing prices. What would the news
papers do II they were bound by
statutes 10 maintain subscription
and advertising rates at the old
level with the cost OF paper soar
ING as n la"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-02
WOMEN PLEDGE
AID TO SCOUTS

Business and society women OF
Detroit are interested IN the cam
paign being conducted BY the Boy
Scouts OF America OF the city 20
raise $50. 900 for the support OF Scout
work during the next three years
Miss Sue Hoyt. Of the College club.
has organized a team 81 10 women
Of the club membership 70 work in
the campaign. II Is probable that
more than one team viii be made
up OF members OF the club.
Other women have expressed de
sire TO help the boys, and u Is plan
ned 10 organize several other WON
ems teams OF 10 members each Sew
eral prominent Detroit society WON
en- are expected to be IN charge OF
these
Roy D. Chaplin. president Of the
Hudson Motor Car company. who Is
acting as chairman OF the campaign
announces that nnal plans are work
ing out satisfactorily and that II II
the consensus OF opinion among the
business men that this is the best
time for the campaign.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-02
Mrs. Maybee Seeks Place on School
Board to Carry Out Ideas of Her
Late Husband, Former Inspector

Mrs. c. A. Maybee. No. 1877 Lin
wood-avs.. wife Of the late william
II. Maybee. former school Inspector.
and elected TO the council Just prior
10 his death. desires the nomination
for the twoyear term on the new
board OF seven members At the pri-
maries. March Z.
The majority OF the men and wo
men electors seem to feel that there
should be AZ least two or three
women on the new board. said Mrs.
Maybee. Just before my husbands
death. he suggested that ! become
candidate for the board. and al
the solicitation Of many OF the elect
ors In the northwests part OF the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-02
HIGH FARE BILL
IS INTRODUCED
Senator Smith Will Sponsor
Measure In
Lansing

star Correspondent Detroit TsrHes)
LANSING. Mich. March Sen
ator K v. Smith. chairman Of the
senate railroad COMMITTEES. had
ready for introduction last night
Ia tho senate q bill 20 raise railroad
passenger fares from the ? cents a
mile rate 10 2is cents for lower pen
insnia roads and 3 cents for upper
peninsula roads.
The bill Is understood TO be much
the same as that which caused the
long battle two sears ago in the
legislature over Increased fares.
and probably viii meet with cpposi-
ton again that VIII pvsclpitate a
lively fight over railroad conditions.
and service.
Charles r. Webb. secretary OF the
Michigan Railway association. form
cd during the unsuccessful fight
by the roads for an increased
fare in the legislature two years