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The Springfield herald., 1917-06-22


their representatives would Ia
bor night and day till the presi-
dent had an opportunit> to at
tach his signature to the bill.
FOOD PIRATES ACTIVE
At this moment, the food pi-
rates are busy. They are con-
tracing for the crops which will
not be harvested for months and
they are preparing to squeeze
the public to the extreme limit.
kilograms from eight of the
principal potato growing states
reveal the activities OF the spscu-
lator. Down in Louisiana 40 per
cent of the rice crop has already
been contracted for and greedy
hands are reaching out for
wheat and corn and oats ana
barley. ,fne output OF ev.
cry cannery in the United
States has already been sold
The pirates are determined to
beat Uncle Sam to it," Presi-
dent Wilson has done what he
could to protect the peoples in
terests. He has SET all the
machinery of the government in
motion and he has called Her.
bert Hoover from Belgium to
take the position of food dictator.
But existing law will not meet
the situation. Hoover can do
little or nothing until the Lever
bill has been passed.
) Cutting the Prices of Staples
! Under this bill the administra-
lion hopes to cut price of tile.
principal necessaries of life from
thirty to forty per cent. No at
tempt will be made to deal with
every article of food. Only
about fifteen of the prime staples
will be administered. The spec
ulators, for the time being, may
do as they see tit with the lux
uries and sami-luxuries.
We are all interested in the
price of bread. Only q few are
concerned with the cost of grape
fruit. .a t.--.t
I \ avery worker must have suf'
ticient good beef. A small minor
ity is interested in ca1vas-bacll
duck.
The food pirates are making
an adroit campaign. They arr
attempting to hide behind the
| farmers.
IF you control food prices
iyou will reduce the farmers prof
it's" they cry.
| OF course these gentlemen are
not interested in the farmers
profits. What thay are worried
labont is the spectators rake-off.
! Will Not Injure the People
The Lever bill will increase
not decrease the farmers prof
its. The only ones who will b'
injured will be the men Wit
have been exploiting the farme
and robbing the consumer.
Take wheat as an example
Last year the farmers Of thi
country received an averag'
from ST. AS to S1.55 per bushe
for their wheat. Some go
more, many less; but those fig
\ >tures represented the average az
. cording to official esti mates.
!, Now, hen the farmer is gel
: ting S1.5C for his wheat, hou
should sell in New York fc
about $500 a barrel. All the el
!, perts agree on that proposition,
!, AS a matter of fact, during tn
last year flour has been sellin
at an average price of $14.OO
barrel; or 100 per cent moi
than it should have brought.
!, Who pocketed the extra $7.s
la barrel?
The consumer paid the none,
but the farmer didn't get i
, for it went into the pocket of tt
: food pirate.
Under the Lever bill the 20
ernment would guarantee tn
!. farmer a minimum price for h
whest-say $500 a bushel. Th
miller would he allowed a rea
enable profit, the jobber and tt
grocer would be compensate
and the consumer would get n
flour at about 40 per cent LEI
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-09
TO HEAD
SUPERVISOR
BOARD
Reappoint Old Officers for
County at the Meeting
Held Yesterday.

With John J. Carr and Arthur Shep-
ard stepping out as supervisors, John
T. Rice and A. H. Brooks, of Impe-
rial and Ell Centro districts, respec-
lively, succeeded the former. An or
ganiation was held yesterday at which
time L. F. Shaw of Holtville was
elected chairman for the ensuing year.
Except for the reappointment of
DR.. T. o. Luckett as county ply
sician, Dr. R. X. McGuffin as county
health officer and DR.. c. A. Dawdy
as county veterinarian, little else was
done. The new board spent the aft
ernoon in getting acquainted and pass
ing compliments to the retiring men,
bers.
In the evening dinner was given
at the Barbara Worth. In addition to
the supervisors, there were: Warren
Currier of Holtville, President Mackey
of the Imperial Ad Club, and A. l.,
Richmond and d. c. Bitter, president
and secretary, respectively, of the Ell
Centre Chamber of Commerce.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-09
BANKERS HAVE
CREDIT IN
BOARD
Financial Men Believe No
Change Should Be Made
in District Board.

At a meeting of the Imperial Coun-
ty Bankers Association, held yester-
day afternoon in Ell Centre, reso-
luton was adopted declaring conf
dence in the present board of direc-
tors of the Imperial Irrigation Dis
trict.
The resolution will be published
within a few days and the views of
the bankers will be outlined in full.
A statement given out this morning
was to the effect that the present
credit of the district was due in a
great measure to the individuality and
responsibility of the directors now
in office and that it would be detri-
mental to make any changes.
1t is said that the bankers hold the
view that the actions of the irriga-
ton district directors are being close
ly watched by Coast bankers and it
said that owing to harmony between
the board and the people they now
have a greater degree of confidence
in Imperial Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-09
Entertains at Bridge.

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Chestnut of
Holt street entertained last night at
auction bridge. After enjoying the
card game, refreshments were served.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Chestnut, Mr.. and Mrs. Randall Ben
tel, Mrs. w Bruce Gibson, Miss Ju-
liza Conklin, Miss Genevieve Schell-
bauch, Miss Margaret Mcdonald, Rev,
C. Rankin Barnes and Messrs Bridges
and Lewis.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-09
BARBARA WORTH
YIELDS AGAIN TO
ROMANCE WHEN
WEDD|NC0CCURS
Sister of Sculptress Married
in Los Angeles to a No
ted Art Teacher.
DUE TO VISIT AS
MURAL WORK DONE
Invited Here by Harold
Bell Wright During
Building of Hotel.

More romance centers around the
Barbara Worth hotel, for it became
known today that sister of the
sculptress who did the work at the
famous hotel, Miss Ella Buchanan, was
due to courtship in Ell Centre when
Miss Buchanan was working here
Friend of Miss Luvena Buchanan
and Edouard Antonin Vysekal, resi-.
dents of Los Angeles and former in
structors at the Art Institute in Chi.
cago, where they were widely known
were surprised to hear of the mar
riage of the couple in Los Angeles
on New Years day The news leaked
out yesterday.
The couple are at present on theil
honeymoon, but on their return tc
the city will take up their residence
at Mr.. Vysekars home, 1945 Magno-
liza avenue, Los Angeles.
Mrs Vysekal was art instructor to
the children of Stanley Field, and
was a leader in theatricals at the Art
Institute, and it was during her work
there that she met Mr.. Vysekal.
The bride is a sister of Miss Ella
B. Bunchanan, prominently known as
scluptress. She was invited eigh-
teen months ago by Harold Bel
Wright to go to Ell Centre, CAL, fol-
the purpose of doing the murals in
the Barbara Worth hotel.
She was followed by Mr. Vysekal tc
the Imperial valley, and it was at the
romantic scene of the well known
authors novel that he pressed his
suit and won the heart and hand of
Miss Buchanan
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-09

The jury in the Tolden murder
case went out at 1880 and had not
returned up to the time of going
to press.
All the evidence in the William Toll
den murder trial was submitted be-
fore the court adjourned last night.
A number of witnesses were introduced
to show tfat Tolden, who killed Frank
Apperson on the night of December
IL, 116, had been Industrious. The
prosecution had testimony to disprove
number of statements made by
the defense
This morning District Attorney E.
r. Simon made the opening argument
to the jury. The assistant prosecutor
made an earnest plea for conviction
He disputed the allegations Of the
defense that Apperson had at any
time attempted to draw a gun ano
that it was not true that Appersor
had been intimate with Toldens wife,
even though Mrs. Tolden admitted on
the stand that improper relations had
been in evidence.
Attorney Seymour, for the defense
bitterly attacked alleged insinuationS
on the part of the district attorney
attorney and heatedly denied that
there had been any frameup on the
part of the defense.
District Attorney Galen Nichols
made the closing argument and put
it squarely up to the jury to either
convict or acquit. Frank Appersor
was killed, and the defendant, VIII
liam Tolden, admitted on the stanc
that he had committed the deed. "fha'
lis murder pure and simple. If self
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-09
SPEEDY WORK oil
PART Of SHERIFF
LANDS ALLEGED
|. v. vs. IN JAIL
Kemp and Barker Follow
Tracks From Scene of
Crime to Cache.
FIND GRAIN; ALSO
CARCASS OF BEEF
japanese Rancher's Loss Is
Quickly Recovered
Yesterday.

Quick work on the part OF the sher-
lifts office yesterday brought about
the arrest of three men who are al
legged to have stolen ten sacks Of grain
Iand one COW from G. Natako, ranch
er residing near the Wills ranch at
Brawley. Those arrested are Otto
Thelicke, %; A. Frutell, %, and w.
Hildebrand, 26. According to the
county authorities, the three men are
suspected of being aligned with the
L. w. w. clan.
The crime was committed Saturday
night, while the three men were ranch
ing near the property of the Japanese.
Natako came to the sheriff's office
yesterday morning and reported the
missing articles.
Deputies Kemp and Barker immedi-
ately left for Brawley, where Officer
Lou Bennett joined the deputies. A
search warrant was secured and, GO
ing to theA Natako ranch, the trail
was taken up and followed to the camp
of the three men. A search of the
premises disclosed the grain and rem
Inants of the cow. The men were inn
lmediately arrested and brought to the
county Jail.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-09
.GASsER CASE COMES
J UP THIS AFTERNOON

At 2 o'clock this afternoon the case
of the People VS.. Joe Gasser was
called in the Superior court, the de-
fendant being accused of improper
conduct with a small child in Holt
vile. Attorney Joseph F. Seymour,
Jr, is appearing for the defendant and
District Attorney Galen Nichols and
Deputy E r. Simon represent the
state.
Gasser was arrested last August,
being given a preliminary hearing the
latter part of that month. His case
was then continued until the present
term of criminal court. Conviction IN
this case renders the defendant liable
to life imprisonment.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-09
WELFARE LEAGUE IS
DOING NOBLE WORK

The members of the School Welfare
League will sell home made candy at
the performances of Intolerance" at
the L. & S. Theatre. The league il
doing excellent work for the betters
ment of school conditions and is anx-
ious to raise funds to further its
plans.
The women of Ell Centro who are
interested in helping this work along
are asked to donate home made can
dy for the candy sale and leave it
Thursday with Mrs. Curtis at 552
Main street. The sale is in the hands
of we'll known Ell Centro women, who
are working hard to make it a sue
cess.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-09
BANDITS LOOT
STATION AT
VENTURA
Espee Agent Gets Gun and
Wounds RObber Before.
Thieves Escape.
(By United Press)

Piru, Jan. 9-Three or four ban
dts this morning robber the South
ern Pacific depot and the Ventura
cooperative store Agent LOCUS was
awakened as the men left the station
He saw them enter the store. He
was unarmed, so he wired nearby
towns, causing a telephone call to be
sent to Piru to get him a gun. He
hid and when the men left the store
be bombarded them, wounding one,
who was put in an auto by his COM
panions and escaped.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-09
ALAMEDA LEvEE IS
OUT; TWO DROWNED
(By United Press)

Alameda, Jan. 9.-Two boys are re-
ported drown, million dollars worth
of property jeopardized and scores Of
factories and lumber yards are mum
dated, as the reseult of the breaking
of the levee of the municipal recla-
nation project this morning. The boys
were last seen asleep in a shed which
was covered by deluge of mud. The
damage is not estimated yet
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-09
TREASURER MADDUX
IS CANDIDATE AGAIN

R. H. Maddux, treasurer Of the I'm
perial Irrigation District, announced
this morning that he would again
become a candidate for the office.
Mr.. Maddux has been in the office
for term and has made an enviable
record for ability and courtesy He
has host of friends, who will be
pleased to learn of his intention, al
though they felt heretofore that it
was natural that he should continue
in office.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-09
.SUFFRAGETTES ARE
NOT WELL PLEASED
(By United Press)

Washington, Jan. 9-Expressing re-
gret that $50 many ardent souls" in
the suffrage movement failed IN the
last election to appreciate that the
Democrats were more inclined tAan
the opposition to help their cause,
President Wilson informed several
hundred suffragettes that is is not,
in a position to do more than he has
been doing in their behalf.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-09
JURY NOW CONSIDERING
FATE OF VIM. TOLDEN

defense entered into it it is a diff
ferent condition, but the defendant
has utterly failed to show a scintil-
lation of evidence that he was in fear
of his life. If Tolden shot to defend
the rights of his home, then another
condition enters, but the law does
not even admit of that | ask you
either to acquit him or turn him
loose" said Mr.. Nichols.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-09
THAW IS INDICTED
FOR HORSEWH|PP|NG
(By United Press)

New York, Jaa:' 9.-Harry Thaw
defendant i3>ohe of the most famous
criminal <<ases in the annals of the
county, has again been indicted. He
is <harged with kidnapping Frederick
l4ump, aged 16, of Long Beach, ty'
Ing him and then horsewhipping the
hoy.
Shortly after Thaw's release from
New York jurisdiction ne came tc
california and visited relatives a
Long Beach, remaining in seclusior
for some time.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-09
JOHNSON HAS TOWER OF
STRENGTH IN ASSEMBLY

firearms; eliminating trading stamps;
providing for election instead of ap-
pointment of the state university re-
gents; regulating the weight of
trucks traversing the highways; pre-
venting those under IA frov driving
autos, and providing for extension of
the fight against mosquitoes.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-09
(By United Press)

Washington, Jan. .-Relevation of
the name Of a "high official which
if not given may be disastrous to
the national administration" is
promised by Thomas w. Lawson
should investigators with powers high
er than those of the present commit
tee be ordered. 1t came after Law
son stated all he wanted to see was
Wall Street thoroughly probed and
that he was not interested in the
leak, btu wanted to see the Stock Ex-
change reformed by laws.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-09
(By United Press)

Sacramento, Jan. Ex-Governor
Johnson's strength is 60 to 20 in the
House and 80 to 6 in the Senate
the strongest administration strength
ever witnessed in the history of the
state.
New bills are framing, replacing
private employment agencies with
state bureaus limiting the sale of
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-09
Threatens Filibpster.

Washington, Jan Ex-senator Thom-
as threatened to indefinitely filibuster
private program unless something
is done for the relief of occupants of
the government reserve oil lands in
the West.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-09
SPANISH CABINET
RESIGNS SUDDENLY
(By United Press)

Madrid, Jan. 9.-The Spanish cab
met has resigned. Recently the
French cabinet collapsed, M BRAND
constructing new one. Later the
English cabinet dissolved and David
Lloyd George drew the best men of
his country around him. Greece's
cabinet also tottered.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-09
WILLS REFUSES TO
JOIN JOHNSON FOLD
(By United Press)

Sacramento, Jan. 9.-Representa-
tive Wills of Imperial county and Rep
resentative Greene of Paso Robes
have refused to get into the Johnson
band wagon. They refused to go into
the administration caucus, but stated
afterwards that they would support
most of the Johnson measures.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-09
(By United Press)

San Fernando, Jan. 9.-Los Ange-
les deputies halted the bandits near
here who robbed the depot, who then
drove toward Ventura county The
officers volleyed, breaking the wind
shield and possibly wounding the ban
dts.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-09
Facing Big Deficit.
(By United Press)

Washington, Jan. 9.-Faced by a
deficit of 100000, Democratic
members of the House ways and
means committee will meet Thurs
day to consider means of raising ad-
ditional revenue
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-09
Recapture Glaudon
(BY United Pres }

Berlin, Jan. S.-Russians in Q snoH-
storm, recaptured the island Of Gkallr
don, south of Riga. Renewed advan-
ces on both sides of the river were
completely repelled. Last night the
Russian raids between Mitau and
OLAF were repelled.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-09
(By United Press)

Los Angeles, Jan. 9.-The auto
used by the Piru bandits was found
here this afternoon, riddled with bull
let holes and with blood in the ton
neau. 1t was stolen from here last
night.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-09
CHARGES
OFCONTEMPT
ON LAWSON
May Report Financier to
House for Contempt Du-
ing the Leak Probe.
(Bv United Press.

Washington, Jan 9.vThe House
and enter a motion by Bennett to re-
port Thomas w. Lawson to the House
as in contempt Of the committee for
failure to answer questions Action
was deferred.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-09
Calm in the West.
(By United Press)

Paris, Jan. ga German at'eupt
to raid trench north Of Ribeeoart,
following a bombardment, faled-
Elsewhere it is calm in the West.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-09
(By United Press)

Washington, Jan. 9.-Bernard
Baruch, broker, reported profiting
through "leak," denied being tipped.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-03
CANAAN VALLEY

August Anderson and J. c. Stevens were called to Lttchfe!d Tuesday on jury duty.
 MT. King Of Canton has moved to the Stiles Stevens farm, and will be gar. deGer for MT. w. H. Chapin.
 Mrs. Wm. Evans spent Tuesday in Ct. Harrington.
 D. J. Emmons has purchased Ford car.
 Hev. NJ. Fuller, Mrs. Fuller and daughter of East Canaan visited the Valley $ 'nday School Sunday p. m.
 Chas. Lawton after an absence of 30 years is visiting at D. J. Emmons' and calling on old friends.
 Mir. and Mrs J. W. Phelps and MT. Benham of Waterbury spent Sunday at F. H. Langdon's.
 Chas. Morris has been confined to the house for several weeks with rheuma. tism.
 Look out for chicken thieves, Mrs. Grace McIntrye lost ? Monday night.
 MT. and Mrs. Howard Rockwell and Theodore Silvernail were in Wjnsted Saturday.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-03
SHARON

Miss Ethel Klebes has been visiting relatives in Waterbury.
 Mrs. William MacMillan and son William Jr. of New York spent few days with her parents, MT. and Mrs. F. I. Peabody.
 Miss Alma Klebes of Torrington spent the week end with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Wm. Klebes. r
 MT. and Mrs. O. J. Walters of Hart. ford spent the week end with relatives here. r-
 Mrs Chas Loucks has been patient at the Sharon hospital.
 Miss Edith Sperring of Waterbury who has been visiting her cousin Miss Ethel Klebes returned to her home Friday.
 MT. and Mrs. B. O Jameson of New York were in town last week.
 Mrs P. Lasher is visiting MT. and Mrs. Clayton Walter in Hartford. .
 Dr. W. B. Cole of New York was in town over the week end.
 Mrs. Wm. Heriman of Hackensack who has been visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. Wm. Klebes returned to her home Saturday
 Miss Frances Robinson is on the sick ist
 Mrs. E. P. Darling is the owner of 8 new Ford touring car. ..t
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-03
GERMANS PREPARE E >
 FOR RUSSIAN DRIVE
Heavy Artillery Firing IndI-
 Cates Advance on Riga,

Intense artillery fire has fiared up all along the eastern front from the Bal tic to Dvinsk. The firing was most spirited in the Riga sector.
 Extensive operations may be ex- pected shortly" said a semiofiicial statement from Petrograd, reporting the sudden resumption of artillery fighting in the east. The German war office also reported gun duels on the Russian front.
 The Petrograd announcement, obvi- ously a warning so us to prevent the Russians being struck by the shock of a concerted Teuton drive, gave added strength to the theory that Germany proposes to threaten Russia with an offensive against her capital while in viting her through Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg in the reichstag this week to make peace.
 Meanwhile the Turks appear to have rallied in the Caucasus for a counter offensive, aided by the Kurds, melted to strike the Russians from the rear. The Petrograd war office in its official announcement on war operations ad- mitted that attacks by Kurds and local inhabitants on organizations in the rear of our army are becoming more frequent"
 Constantinople officially reported that the Russians are retiring In various sectors of the Caucasus front.
 Operations on the west front have been halted except for the heavy artil- lery. Steady firing near oppy is taken to indicate British drive against that position next
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-03
WEST CORNWALL

Sunday the communion service will be held in the chapel at three o'clock, when several will unite with the church.
 Sunday. May 18th, the regular ser. vice will be in the evening. and con. tinue so through the summer.
 A farm up the river having been sold, MT. and Mrs. Stevens had to move from the Wickwire farm to the one owned by R. F. Smith and recently occupied by O. Roy Johnson.
 Robinson Dean has sold his farm and is looking for place to live.
 Housatonic Valley Pomona. No. 10, will hold its quarterly meeting with Bridgewater Grange, No 153, on Wednesday May 16th 1917, at 10:30 a. Ill.
 A large class will receive the 5th degree in the morning. Prof. G. O.. White of Storrs, will give the address of the session. followed by discussion There will also be music and recita' tions and generally interesting session is expected; also reports from the eleven granges in the district.
 - :. The Ladies of Blazing Star Chapter, O. E. S.. will hold Food Sale in the Store of Sturges, Hart 6 Co.,, on the afternoon of Friday May 4th. Cakes, pies and variety of bakery will be on sale. It is urged that you take advan. tage of this opportunity to make Satur. days work easier this week, and buy your supply at this sale.
 Mrs. Jennie O. Kern of New York city is visiting her daughter. Mrs. Edward D. Cartwright.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-03
TSVlLLE

MT. and Mrs. Olin Pendleton and son who have been at MT. Pendleton's home have returned to their home in Hartford.
 Frank and Clarence Howe who have been working at sawmill in Cole. brook are at their mothers for visit.
 Mrs. B. Martin and two children who have been visiting her mother for few days have returned to Canaan.
 J. H. Taylor of New York was in this place Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Astleford of New York with their son and granddaughter are at their summer home in this place.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-03
l-EGA'. NOTICES.

At Court of Probate held at Corn. wall within and for the District of Cornwall on the 23d day of April, 1917, Present, Geo. R. Smith Judge.
 Estate of Ellen Harold late of Corn. wall, Conn. in said District, deceased. The Administrator having made written applica ton to said Court, in accordance with the statute. for an order of sale of the whole of the real estate described therein. it is ordered that said application be heard at the Probate Office in West Cornwall, Ct., on the 18th day of May 1917, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice thereof be given, by publishing a copy of this order in the Conn. Western News a newspaper having a in said District. and that return be made to this Court.
 Attest.
 Geo. R, Smith Judge.