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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-30
ITALIANS REPULSE ATTACKS

AuStrianS Unable to Rega1m LOSC Ter
rtory and Cadorna's Men Improve
Positions-Russians Leave Positions.
Rome, Aug. 30.-Austrian counter
attacks in force were made yesterday
against the new positions on the front
above Gorilla the war Office reports.
Everywhere the Austrians were
driven back and at some points the
Italians made further gains.
Petrograd, Aug. 3O.-A large pro-
portion of two Russian regiments in
the Fokshani region on the Rumanian
front left their trenches and retired
yesterday says todays war Office
statement. The dispersal of one of
the regiments followed and measures
have been taken, it is stated, to re-
store the positions affected in the
battle now in progress.
Paris Aug. 30.-German attacks on
the Nerdun front last night were COM
pletely repulsed the war office an
nounces.
The French entered German posi-
tons in the Champagne taking prison
ers and a machine gun.
London, Aug. 3O-"The enemy ar
tillery was active during the night in
the Newport sector" says today's war
office statement. 1.-THE weather was
stormy and wet"
!, Berlin. via London, Aug. 30.-On
the southern Rumanian front yes
terday, the Russians were elected
from Trechti and pressed back over
the heights beyond the village in the
direction of the Suchitza valley, says
todays official report from the east
ern front.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-30
BAND CONCERT TONIGHT

The Philharmonic band will give a
concert at Walnut Hill Park this eve
ming under the auspices of the public
amusements commission. The affair
was originally scheduled for last eve
ming
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-30
DEATHS AND FUNERALS,
Infant Son Dies.

The three and one-h half month old
son Of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Wells of
Pleasant street died last night after
a short illness.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-30

Rtchmond, Aug. 30.-Overton How
ard, a prominent lawyer his brother
Thomas P. Howard, "a federal bank
examiner, and their brother-in-law, a
Mr. gby, were killed today when
their automobile was struck by an
electric car near Ashland
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-30
NO PRICE SET ON WHEAT.

Washington, Aug. 30.-The wheat
price fixing committee carried its de-
alterations into the third day in an
effort to reach an agreement on a
far valuation for the 1917 crop,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-30
BERLIN PLANNED WAR In q
Gen. Nicholson, at Trial of Soul
homlinoff, Says Russia Was Awa1
of Prussians' Intentions.

Petrograd, Aug. 3o.-Germany1
military preparation was known Il
the Russian war ministry and 1t wa,
also aware that Germny conteu1
plated a declaration of war in 1903
and again in 1913 again according Il
testimony given by General Michel
sson at the trial of Gen. Soukhom1in|
off, FORMER minister of war, for hig1
treason. The witness, was the milf
tary attache OF the Russian embass|
in Berlin from 1906 to 1911. FIJI
swore tht he had reported Germany
military activity to the Russian wal
office.
The president of the court asked
Gen. Nicholson with what powell
Germany proposed to ally herself ii
1913 against Russia. The witness
asked permission to reply to thu
president only and the request was
granted.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-30
ARGENTINE TO PAY LOAN.

Buenos Aires, Aug. 30.--It is an
nounced that the Argentine govern
ment will not ask for a renewal OF
the S11, 100000 American loan which
expires on September Is.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-30
TRAIN KILLS SEVEN,
Runs Down Wagon at Grade
Crossing.
Runs

Aberdeen, Md. Aug. 30.-Seven men
were killed and two others were Seri-
ousIy injured at a Pennsylvania rail-
road crossing near here today. The
dead men were tomato pickers riding
to work in a wagon which was run
down by a train.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-30
TROOPS GUARD FINN
PARLIAMENT HOUSE
Russian Soldiers Prevent Reassemh-
ling of Diet-Maximalists Expect
to Engineer New Revolt.

Helsingfors, Finland. Aug. 29.-
Russian troops occupied the parlia-
ment building at an early hour to-
day to prevent the reassembling of
the diet in defiance of the decision of
the Russian government. The city
Is calm. The Helsingfors council OF
workmens and soldiers deputies has
ordered the crews of warships to re-
turn to their vessels.
Copenhagen, Aug. 30.-Another at
tempt at revolt by the Maximalist
faction in Russia which will bring
them into power is prophezied by M
Kirkoff, a Bulgarian socialist in all
interview in the Vossiche Zeitung Of
Berlin. Kirkoff returned recently to
Berlin from Stockholm where he had
been asso ciated closely with Russian
Maximalists there. The revolt he
says, will begin from Kronstadt
which, as we'll as the Russian fleet in
the Baltic, is under the influence
Nikolai Lenine and his adherents.
Petrograd, Aug. 30-After the de-
struction by fire yesterday of an i'm
portant factory in the Ochta quarter
fire started in another great estab
lishment. The damage is estimated
at several million rubles. 1t is sus-
pecSed that the fires were started de-
liberately.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
FIRST MONDAY ASSURED
SUCCESS; RANCHERS TO
SELECTION LAND GONE.


If all farmers desirous of disposing
of livestock or other valuable prop
erty follow the example of D. L..
Walsworth of Seeley,. the "First Mon
day" trade day in Ell Centre next
Monday is sure to be a success, ac-
oording to Commercial Secretary D.
{. Bitler of the Ell Centro Chamber
of Commerce. Walsworth visited the
Chamber of Commerce office this
morning and told the secretary that
lie planned to bring long list of
property to the "'First Monday" sale
in the. hope of disposing oft to 9TH
ers. He said that his reason for sell
ing his property was based upon his
inability to rent desirable cotton land
and he intends to go into other bust
ness.
Walsworth is very likely to win one
of the prizes offered by the business
men of Ell Centre to those farmers
residing outside the city limits who
attend the "First Monday" sale, ac-
cording to the secretary. Walsworth
resides 1O1a miles southwest of Ell
Centric. One of the prizes offered is
to be given to the valley resident who
comes the greatest distance from the
country to attend the gathering OF
farmers on Monday. Among the items
on Walsworth's list are nine mules,
one mare, harness, plows, planters,
sows and pigs. 1t is suggested that
other farmers unable to rent land may
be in the same predicament as Walls
worth and desire to sell their per-
sonal property. Reports to the office
of the Chamber of Commerce indi-
cate that the list of property Offered
Continued on Page p
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
Mrs. Butterfeld Main Speaker
For the Ten Thousand Session

The Women's Ten Thousand Club
met in regular session at Davis hall
Yesterday afternoon with the presi-
lent, Mrs. Griswold, in the chair.
Mrs. w. w. Apple, who had the pro-
gram in charge, introduced as speak
er of the afternoon Mrs. Aubrey G..
Butterfield, former president of the
Idaho Federation of Women's Clubs.
Mrs. Butterfield, who is delight
full speaker, gave an address that
dealt with the causes that contribute
to woman's status today in relation to
the events of the present.
She spoke of the conditions that
bring about selfish individualism,"
emphasizing the fact that nothing
stands alone" The events of the past
have direct bearing upon conditions
today and will be a powerful factor
in the worlds tomorrow. Her review
of William Held's "Women of Tomor-
row" brought out this thought. From
the extreme of the overburdened Co.
lonial mother, the pendulum swung to
the charming, ease-loying women Of
the time before the var. We hav,
today, as result of both conditions
recognized need of Education an
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
DEPUTY COLLECTOR IS
BACK AFTER ILLNESS

-Galham S. Quate, deputy customs
collector in charge of the CaleXico Of
flee, has resumed his duties after an
absence Of several months. Deputy
E. R. Brown, temporary head of the
office, has returned to his field du-
ties.
Two days after his release from
the city Jail, where he served "vag"
sentence, c. o. Bryan ran afoul the
law again and was shot by Officer
c. O. Kemp while- attempting to es-
cape across the line with roll of
leather betting. The officers bullet
struck in the left foot. Bryan is
back in the Jail, nursing his wound,
and sadly reflecting on the futility
Of human endeavor.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02

training for women. This need has
created the study of home economics
training that is overcoming the era
CT uselessness and giving promise Of
golden future for the "Women of
Tomorrow"
The subject of History Making
Events of the Past Year" was briefly
touched upon by the speaker.
A violin solo by Mr.. Mcmahon, with
Miss Hoover at the piano, was thor
cughly enjoyed, as was the vocal solo
by F. w. Waite.
Announcement was made that the
first week in April had been chosen
10y the committee for Better Babies"
week in Ell Centre.
The following resolution was pre-
sented by Mrs. Bentel and unanimous
ly adopted by the club:
/ Resolved, That the Women's Ten
Thousand Club heartily endorse tn
efforts of the Ell Centro Chamber
Commerce in establishing a pull
market for the sale and exchange
the products Of Imperial Valley
/ The hall was pleasingly decd
i by Mrs. D. c. Bitter and Mrs. ~
Ford.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02

say:
"The people voted last year on pro-
hibition measures, and will vote on
them again, through the initiative,
next year. Furthermore, any law en-
acted by the legislature, unless in the
nature of a compromise, will be he'd
up by referendum. It's a matter The
people should decide"
1t appears that the nearest thing
to a compromise measure is the wine
mems saloon regulation bill, intro
duced by Assembylman Ashley. But
even this proposal in it's entirety, is
not satisfactory. Certain features of
the bill, such as Sunday closing, may
lie acceptable to the drys, but for the
drys to yield to the whole bill would
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
LOSES $50 ACRES DUE
TO FIFTEEN MINUTES

According to decision of the To-
cal land office, Max E. Harris, Nj
land blacksmith, lost 100 acres of
land by 15-minute margin. The
evidence showed that Harris and his
wife arrived on the coveted acreage
at 1918 a. m. Albert D. Ogden and
Harold V. U. Lien, also of INLAND,
proved that they had entered the
same quarter section at 1908 a. m.
Receiver Phil w. Brooks and Judge
F. w. Farr, who heard the contest
testimony, denied the entry of Har-
ris and divided the land equally be-
tween Ogden and Lien.
The contest between Clifton C.
Criffe and Grover Garvey was decid-
cd on the same basis, each being
awarded eighty acres, as it was shown
that they had each reached the
ground at the same time.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
WHITMAN
SCORES LES DARCY
(By United Press

Albany, N. Y, March 2.-Branding
Les Darcy as Stacker" Governor
Whitman directed the New York Ath-
letic Commission to prohibit his fight
ing Dillon in New York Monday. The
commission has notified the promot-
ers that Darcy will not be allowed
to appear. Governor Whiteman said
darcy is a runaway from his own
country. Under an assumed name he
left his native land because he was
afraid to fight in the cause for which
his fellow countrymen are sacrificing
their lives. He prefers to give bru-
tai exhibition at some personal risk
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
FL CENTR0 WILL
HAVE BEAUTIFUL
PARK AS ONE Of
ITS ATTRACTIONS
City Authorities Now En-
gagged in Completing Plans
for a City Beauty Spot.
BURGER BUSY FOR
THE MUNICIPALITY
Perfect Lawn Planned for
the City's Newest. and
Best Playground.

Another beauty spot is being add
ed to Ell Centro's many civic attrac.
tions, and being done so quietly tina,
few are aware of it. The new City
Park grounds are being rapidly trans.
forced by force Of landscape gar
Genders under the direction of !. Su-
perintendent Charles Fields, and the
improvements already made indicate
the material addition the recreation
grounds will be to the city.
Two comfort stations have been
completed, the grounds leveled ready
for sodding,r an artistic rustic bridge
over the lagoon partially finished,
and several palm ramades are in
course of construction.
Park Commissioner Burger is Civ
ing his personal attention to the work
and expects to complete the heavier
PORTION Of the construction work in a
short time. Mr.. Burger and Super
intendent Fields made an exhaustive
study of the question of. suitable
grasses for the park, and the concen-
sus of opinion of the experts consult
ed on this subject showed that Ko-
rean grass was rapidly superseding
all other kinds for general lawn pur-
poses. Many of the finest residences
in Los Angeles and Pasadena have
Utilized il, owing to the fact that it
will kill off and prevent the obnoxious
Bermuda grass, which is the bane of
landscape gardeners. Korean grass
requires very little water, and no
cutting, as it only attains height
of two and three-quarter inches. L.
resembles Kentucky blue grass, but
is Of finer texture. Ten thousand
square feet of sod have been or
dered and will be set in a short
time.
Lilies will be planted in the lagoon
and the waters stocked with GOLDFISH.
The artistic iron fountain, an en-
tirely local production, has been fin
ished and is in operation. Tables
and chairs will be placed on the
grounds as soon as completed.
Few cities appreciate the inesti-
mable value of "close in" parks and
recreation grounds until land be-
comes too valuable for this purpose,
and Ell Centre is to be congratulated
on taking steps at this time to pro-
vide a city playground. Investment
in park improvements have proven
cne of the best in the history of mu-
inequalities. .- a..
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
ACCIDENT
OCCURS At CREAMERY

Blown from the engine room of
the Imperial VALLEY Creamery Com
pany by an explosion that was of
sufficient force 70 throw him about
rs feet, Herman C.\Bache, fire-2an on
the short shift, from 4 to s clock,
was~last night painfully burn,d. His
injuries are not thought serious, but
he had an escape from death that is
considered remarkable, says the Ca
lexico Chronicle.
Bache went to the creamery about
$3.50, after the engines had been run
ring for some time. He applied a
lighted torch in the usual manner,
ignorant of the fact that gas had
been forming. The explosion fol-
lowed instantly, and as Bache was
hurled through the air, a distance
of about 20 feet, before he fell into
the automobile that happened to be
in his path, his clothing was afire
from head to foot.
His cap was blown off, and his
hair singed to the scalp. Painful
burns were sustained about the face
and hands. Bache called loudly for
help, and when his fellow workers
reached him he was frantically try
ing to unlace his shoes with but
tonhook.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
AMERICANS ENRAGEO At ACTION
Of THE TEUTON|C GOVERNMENT
Reported That Cantu Does Not Intend to Mix in Affair
in Case of War Between America and Mexico and
Germany-Japanese Agents Reported to Be Work
ing Secretly, But Not With Official Authority.
(By United Press)

Washington, March 2.--It is an
bounced that all the large cities in the
country have been arouzed to fren-
zied pitch owing to the recent declar-
ations of German officials and the
reported correspondence with Japan.
and General Carranza.
On indisputable authority it is
claimed that Governor Cantu of Lower
California is not implicated in the in
trigue and does not intend to enter
into any alliances which might jeapor-
dize his position.
However, it has been limited that
there are certain emissaries now
working in Mexico who hope to bring
about different conditions. Agents Of
the Department of Justice are said to
be now engaged on this problem.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
.POsTOFF|CE SHOWS
AN UNUSUAL MARGIN

February y\postoffice receipts were
the greatest Nn the history of Ell Cen
tro, according to Postmaster Collins
While the figukes are not available,
owing to a recent ruling of the post
master general, ID is stated that both
stamp sales and bSx rents show 10
ter cent increase over last February.
The postal savings department shows
{. corresponding increase both in num-
of depositors and the amounts.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
ROOSEVELT. & ). AIMS
: CRITICISM. AT
. :. : !. GERMANY
80 0TnRM AM
(By United Press)

Hartford, March 2.-Endorsing
Connecticut's war census plan, Colonel
Roosevelt said:
"If we go to war with Germany,
we must strike hard with the lar
eest expeditionary force that can be
raised. No fight was ever won by
rarrying alone. 1t must be won by
biting. = 1t would be ruinous to go
to war little or to rpepare only a
little ,=. -
In discussing the German Mexican
plot. he said: '1r !t.
what Germany attempts now,even
should it fail, she will try to do some
time in the future"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
PHELAN
is. AGAINST
N|PP0NESE
(By United Press

Washington, March 2.-The Senate
has adopted the navy bill amendment
approrriating S1,500,0O0 for San
Francisco ;~ buy naval base. The
ravy department strongly urged, say
ing Mare Island was not equipped for
superdreadnaughts.
Senator Phelan made an eloquent
plea for the passage of the bill. in
timating that Germany might have
promised the Coast states
to Japan, in. hopes to gaining aid.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
May Give President Authority
To Act for American Nation

he taken as an indication that they
are willing to stand for regulated sa-
looms and thus their fight for prohi-
Lition would be weakened. Branches
of the liquor forces are also against
the bill.
A more likely compromise, as it
new appears, viii be an agreement
to allow all booze bills to die in COM
mittee.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
LIQUOR FIGHT IN THE
LEGISLATURE WANING
(By United Press)

Sacramento, March 2.-From pres
ent indications there's not going to
be much of a wet and dry. fight in
the legislature after all. A surpris-
ingly large number of senators and
assemblymen, including both vets and
drys, are of the opinion that it is
not the legislatures business to act
on booze bills.
In explanation of their views, they
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
Attacks Are Repulse.
(By United Press)

Berlin, March 2.-The British at
tacks on the trenches southeast of
Souchez were repulsed in hand-to-
land fighting. Repeated clashes in
the Ancre section have taken place.
There is temporary increase in ac-
tivity in the astern sectors.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
May Adjourn April 2S.
(By United Press)

Sacramento, March 2.-Speaker c.
c. Young and leaders in both branches
of the legislature plan to wind up the
session by May 1. April % is con-
sidered the likely date for final ad-
journment.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
Will
ASK GENERAL
CARRANzA
(By United PresS)

Washington, March 2.-Under Sec
retary Lansing's orders, Ambassador
Fletcher will see General Carranza to
ask him to make plain to America
Ills attitude toward the German plot.
American is anxious to learn if the
proposal, even if not received, is, af-
tecting his attitude.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
(RX limited PreSSl .

IBy Un1teU FTeSS1
London, March 2.-RevelatiOns
of the German intrigue to draw
America into the war are con-
sidered the last straw of Amer
ica's entrance into the world war.
In London it is regarded as al
most certain that the United
States will be dragged into the
conflict. All the London and Eng
lish papers believe the latest acts
of the Kaiser will mean fighting.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
AND STILL j. s.
STANDS FOR
ALL OF IT
(By United Press)

Washington, March 2.-Exclusive of
the Lusitania or casualties from the
sinking Of British ships, four Amer
leans have keen killed and % Ameri,
cans ships attacked, while IL were
destroyed, since the beginning of the
war, by Germany's operations against
America.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
Millions Been Sent Carranza by Germans
LONDON PREDICTS AMERICA WILL
BE- IN WAR BECAUSE OF KAISER
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
Washington, March "A war
council is in process of formation,
which will include President Will
son and members of his cabinet;
also all the industrial experts al
lied with the government. 1t will
be strictly a coalition affair and
will be worked out to handle the
crisis effectively.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
(By United Press

(By United Press
Washington, March 2.-It has
been authoritatively learned that
millions of dollars have been sent
to Carranza by Germans in Amer
lea. Scme were personal loans to
others to purchase smelter plants
wherever available. These were
sent despite the warning of Amer
lea that no support would be Civ
en- to the loans.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02

washington, Mafcn line senate
votes late today on President Will
sons request for power to use guns
and gunners to protect American
merchantmen and lives. A speedy
vote is decided on, consideration start
at A o'clock, as soon as the navy bill
is out of the way. Some debate is
expected, but the resolution is expect
ed to pass. It. is expected this will
be sent to the House and that the
House resolution, passed last night,
will be "shelved."
1t is expected that President Will
son will issue an executive order plac-
ing guns on American merchantmen
as soon as he signs the bill.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
(By United Press

(By united PreSSJ
Washington, March 2.-The Senate
votes late today on President Will
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-03-15
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

MILNE ~ nEDtlOhS
Estate of H. c. B%atterton, whose name
was sometimes written c. H. Bat
terton, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under,
signed Emma F. Batterton, Admins
tratrix of the estate of H. C. Batterton,
whose name was sometimes written
G. H. Batterton, deceased, to the cred
itors of and all persons having claims
against the said deceased; to exhibit
them, with the necessary vouchers,
within four months after the first pub
lication of this notice, to the said
Emma F. Batterton, Administrative,
at the office of John N. Weber, in the
City of Watertown, County Of Cod
ington, State of South Dakota.
Dated March 9Th, 1917.
Emma F. Batterton,
Adminitratrix of the estate
of H. G. Batterton whose
name was sometimes writ
ten C. H. Batterton.
fFirst pub. Mar. 2, last pub. Mar. 29)