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Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
NEUTRALITY CASE IS
OF LITTLE INTEREST

Severe cross-examination of Manuel
Brassell, the governments star wit
ness, marked yesterdays proceedings
in the neutrality case of Balthazar
Aviles and five other defendants who
are on trial in the United States dis
trict court. The witness stubbornly
evaded as many of the questions as
possible asked by Attorney Lawler Of
counsel for the defense, but insistent
interrogation drew from him admis-
sions which indicated irerseponsibility
and unscrupulousness. The "star wit
ness" admitted:
That he and ]. N. Fernandez had
considered a proposition to accept $2,-
900 for leaving the United States and
rot appearing against the defendants.
He did not admit that he and his part
ner had made the proposition, but the
defense declared it has evidence to
rrcve that they did.
That he and Fernandez had verbal
ly agreed to accept the money.
That he had been in the employ of
Special Agent Blanford of the Depart
ment of Justice at frequent intervals
since the indictment was returned
against the defendants.
That he had never held job any
where very long, being unable to re-
member, in fact, more than two po-
s;tions he occupied in the past eigh-
teen years.
The case is based on allegations that
Harry Chandler, Walter X. Bowker and
others attempted to foment a revolu-
ton near Mexicai and GUST Governor
Cantu. Aviles was supposed to have
been promised high military position
in the event that the attempt was sue
Icessful.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
Bryan Found Guilty.

After being out less than an hour,
the jury in the w. H. Bryan Jail
breaking case returned a verdict OF
guilty yesterday evening. The charge
against Bryan was in connection with
the destruction of county property and
rot that of Jail breaking, which is con-
strued as a misdemeanor, while the
destruction of county property is held
to be felony.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
DESTROYER CREWS IN
NEED HEAVIER CLOTHES
(By Associated Press)

Washington, May ia naval Of
ficial's recent report from Queens
town stated that the American de-
stroyer crews were not properly out
fitted for cold weather on duty. They
had some heavy clothes, but, due to
the hurried departure, had not suffi-
cient for this time of the year. More
supplies are going with the other
destroyers.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
(By Associated Press)

Washington, May 17.-Following
kitchin's announcement that the
Treasury Department found it would
need more money than the war tax
planned would raise, Representative
Lenroot of Wisconsin introduced an
amendment increasing the proposed
surtaxes on incomes between $4,000
and $4,000 from II to 13% per cent.
1T was adopted by the committee of
the whole by an overwhelming vote.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
KHAN IS SUED
FOR $4,000
DAMAGES

Civil procedure seeking damages to
the amount of $4,000 is the latest
chapter in the A. w. Khan case, which
was recently settled by Khan's paying
a fine of $500. Khan was accused of
mistreating Mrs. Andrea Rodriguez
Romero while the latter was alleged
to have been forcibly detained at the
ranch house of Khan, who resides near
Trawley.
Yesterday Attorney Lee Minner filed
a civil suit against Khan, asking $10,-
600 actual damages and $4,000 exem-
plary damages. The complaint alleges
that on or about March 27 Khan fe-
loniously imprisoned and held Mrs.
Romero against her will. Mrs. Romero
gave her age as ID years and said that
she was separated from her husband.
Romero and his wife came to the
Brawley section in the spring and aft
er being at Khan's ranch for a few
days Romero suddenly left for Texas,
leaving his wife on the ranch. 1t was
subsequently that she alleges Khan
mistreated her.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
POWER TO BREAK CORNERS
Secretary Houston Declares That 1t
Is Needed in Emergency
Cases in U. S.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, May 1.-THE govern
ment, if given power to fix maximum
prices, would exercise authority only
tc break up corners and prevent ex-
tortion, Secretary Huston explained in
answer to letter Of inquiry. "The
single thought in this connection is
that the power might be used as
club to be applied only in individual
cases."
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
TO HAVE OIL
RESTRICTION REMOVED
IN CALIFORNIA FIELD
(By Associated PreSS)

Washington, May 17.-Representa-
tive Khan appealed to the president
to remove government restrictions on
tie development of the California oil
fields. They are being held by the
navy as fuel oil reserve. Kahn said
California industries, many of which
had abandoned using coal, turned to
oil, and now find production running
behind consumption. The situation is
serious.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
HIS
SERVICES To
BUREAU

Good suggestions do not constitute
real patriotism unless there are some
actions following, and that is what
Joe Guidotti of Holtville did when
he volunteered his services and mo-
torcycle one day each week to the
County Farm Bureau. Mr.. Guidotti
will placard the county with the pres
ident's apepal for increased crops and
distribute other literature bearing on
tie subject.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
NEED FIVE HUNDRED
MILLION ADDITIONAL
(By Associated Press)

Washington, May 17.-Democratic
Leader Kitchin has announced that the
Treasury Department has notified him
it would be necessary to raise ST.
100000, instead of $1,S00,OO0,00O
by the war revenue bill now under de-
bate. He urged support of the new
pl oposals to raise the income and
surtax increases on sums over $4,000
by one-fourth.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
Women Are Willing.
(By Associated Press)


San Francisco, May 1.-THE Cham
Ter of Commerce has announced the
organization of a Placement Bureau
to supply women workers and men
beyond military age to take the jobs
Of those conscripted.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
Hamburg in Dark.
(By Associated Press

Copenhagen, May 17.-Owing to the
coal shortage, Hamburg is without
gas, except limited supply for a
few institutions. Restaurants and
cafes are closed evenings or use a
few lamps. The streets are largely
dark while households have candies.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
T|MKENRANCH
GROWSHEMP
Of FINEST
QUALITY
Decorticating Machine In
vented by G. w. Schlich-
ten Is Demonstrated.

Fields of hemp may replace fields
Of cotton in the Imperial Valley if
an invention, now being tried on the
Timken ranch, to decorticate fibor-
Gus plants, maintains it's successful
operation.
The machine for the work was in
vented by G. William Schlichten, a
textile authority, who interested the
owners of the Timken ranch, and who
has been on the ranch property, south
OF Brawley, all this spring, perfecting
the machine.
simultaneously with his arrival, 100
acres of hemp were planted on the
Timken ranch on February 26, and
the plant has now reached height
Of six feet and will be ready for cut
ting about the middle of June, when
it will have reached a height of ten
feet.
Strips Cotton Stems.
For one month the machinery has
been used to strip the fibre from cot
ton stems, separating it from the
pulp, and as a resul5 of this work
three wagonloads of cotton stem fibre
passed through the streets of Ell Gen.
tro this morning, to be placed on a
car and shipped to st. Louis, where
ir will be manufactured into burlap,
j. which cotton will be baled, doing
away with the jute wrapping now in
use.
The Importance of the invention can
scarcely be estimated at the present
time. The invention. will give the now
wasted cotton stem market value.
For years, in the Southern states,
methods for utilizing the cotton stalk
have been tried, but have been found
more or less unsuccessful.
May Produce Hemp.
But the relation of the machine to
the hemp crop bears more Importance
to the Imperial Valley than to the
cotton crop. The methods now used
to separate the fibre from the pulp
of the hemp plant are those provided
by natural elements. In Kentucky,
the greatest hemp producing state,
the hemp is stripped and placed where
it will be exposed to the rain, snow
and sun, until the pulp will separate
f, ON the fibre. This necessarily takes
time, and makes the production of
hemp fiber, which is woven into
cloths of great value, a long, tedious
ard expensive process.
The new invention, it is expected,
will remove the hemp fibre immedi-
ately after cutting, and reduce the
expense of the fibre extraction by
large amounts.
According to Secretary Bulls of
the Timken ranch, one hemp plant
will produce enough fibre to make
one spool of thread. The entire hemp
Planting on the Timken ranch will be
run through the decorticating machine
ir June, after the crop is cut.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
(By Associated Press)

London, May 17.--An official state
ment by the Austrian war office ad-
mits gains for the Italians on the Ison-
20 front, but claims the repulse Of
most of the attacke and capture Of
2GOO prisoners.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
Wheat Takes Tumble.
<D. A.,oo;o%ol DraccN
(By Associated Press)

Chicago, May 17.-Wheat plunged
downward owing to reports that the
United States has asked for land. The
Allies will sell immense holdings Of
future delivery contracts purchased in
this country ard said to be chiefly
responsible for the present skyrock-
citing prices.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
Senator Thomas Says Re-
ports Are More Accurate
Than of Open Sessions
Senators Perturbed When
They Discover All of
Matters Told.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, May 1.-THE Senate
was in quite a temper when it recon-
vened to continue debate on the war
budget and found a full and accurate
account of the secret session had been
published in the newspapers. Senator
Thomas said:
"The reports were more accurate
tnan the publications Of open session
pl oceedings and the sooner we aban-
don the farce of secret sessions, the
better"
Senator Myers of Montana said he
regarded the Senate's vote against
newspaper censorship as a declaration
Of congressional intent for the COM
plete freedom of the press.
Secretary Bakers declaration was in
response to a suggestion by Senator
jones that the new draft army would
help harvest the crops and that the
draft will not interfere with the la
tor situation until September.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
HoLlWEG's SPEECH BoLO
Reference to Russia Is Understood
to Be Feature-NO Criti-
cism for Chancellor.
(By Associated Press)

Berlin, May 17.-Press comment on
the chancellor's speech underscores
reference to Russia as an outstanding
feature. The speech is generally COM
mented on as one of the boldest and
best Hollweg has yet made. Per-
sonal criticism of the chancellor is
absent
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
RECOGNITION Of SOCIALISTS
AvERTS CABINET CRISIS
], REDMOND REFUSES
OFFER OF GEORGE FOR
IMMEDIATE HOME RULE
(By Associated Press)

London, May 17.-John Redmond,
leader of the Irish Nationalists, re-
fused Lloyd Georges offer to set up
home rule Immediately and accepted
a proposal for a convention to map
out a scheme Of self-government for
Ireland.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
(By Associated Press)

Pertograd, May 1.-THE cabinet
crisis may be regarded as settled. The
declaration of the governments pol
icy has been accepted by representa-
tives Of the council of workmen and
soldiers with some slight verbal al
te-ations. 1t is to be signed imme-
diately by both factions.
1t has been decided to take into
the cabinet five representatives Of the
different Socialist groups, which, with
+. A. Kerensky, who assumes the war
portfolio, makes six of these groups
sharing the government.
The governments declaration has
stated that its aim will be peace with
cut annexation or contribution, and
it believes Russian defeat would be
a misfortune to all nations and that
the revolutionary Russia would not
permit a defeat of the western allies.
The government consents to a re-
organization of the army, but desires
the Strengthening Of the fighting
forces. It also promises protection for
labor, settlement of the land question
by constitutional assembly, and in
creased taxation of the wealthy.
Five peasant representatives will
participate in the discussions with the
government.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
lRx Associated Pressl

London, May 1.-THE British have
made further progress in Bullecourt
and have reached the western edge of
the village.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
First Troops in September.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, May 17.-Secretary
Baker declares he does not expect the
first half-million drafted men to be
ready for service until September.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
Germans Take 5000 Prisoner:

Berlin, May 17.-So far during May
the Germans on the western front
have taken 23OO English prisoners
and 27OO French. The ground captured
by the Germans in the village of
Roeux yesterday was late lost follow
ns strong British counter attacks.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
ALLIES MAKE STEADY
GAINS ON ALL LINES
(By Associated Press)

Paris, May 1.-THE French have re-"
pulsed six German assaults on the
lines with heavy losses. Three attacks
we're north of Moulin Delaffaux and
three northeast of Brayen Laonnis.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
German Boat Sinks.
(By Associated Press)

London, May ia German tor
pcdo boat sank north Of Schiermonni-
koog island, in the NoEts sea off the
Dutch coast. She struck a mine or
was torpedoed.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
Austrians Struggle in Vain.
(By Associated Press)

Rome, May 17.-The Austrians
strongly but vainly counter attacked
the Italians in positions recently
gained. The Italians have taken 4,021
prisoners since Monday
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
(By Associated PreSs)

San Francisco, May 1.-THE Hoto-
nian formerly belonged to the Matson
Navigation Company and operated be-
tween San Francisco and Honolulu.
She was of 1900 tons and was built in
1880.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
VladivOstOk Is Orderly.
(By Associated PreSS)

Petrograd, May lit is official
ly stated that reports of anarchy in
Vladivostok are untrue. The situa-
ton has been orderly since overthrow
of the old regime.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
Army Bill Almost Ready.
(By Associated PrcSs)

(By Associated Prcss)
Washington, May 1.-THE war ar
my bill lacks only the Senate's ap-
proval of the conference report and
the presidents signature.
Smoke Impedes Navigation.
(By Associated Press)
Dulutht, May 17.-Thousands of
men are fighting forest fires in Wis
&C nsin, Michigan and Minnesota.
Heavy damage is reported. Dense
smoke over Lake Superior has partly
tried up transportation.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
(By Associate ed PreSs)

(By Associat ed Press)
Petrograd, May 17.-Generals Alex
ioff, DramirQff, Gurko and Brussiloff
have arrived for military conference
They declared the formation of Goa
lition ministry indispensable, as it
would make it possible to employ
strong measures to re-establish the
discipline and~fighting spirit in the
army. 1t is believed the army will
acclaim the appointment of Kerensky
as minister of war, as he is very pop
uiar. 1t is rumored that General Alex
ioff has resigned as commander-in-
chief or that his resignation is pend
ing.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
HOTON|AN TORPEDOED
WITH LOSS OF FOUR
(By Associated Press)

New York, May 1.-THE Telegram
reports the American ship Hotonian
pedoed and sunk off Genoa with the
loss of four of her crew. The ship
was unarmed.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17

Coming Auction Sales.
May 18-G. Knudson, on Knudson
ranch. Zinn & Johnson, auctioneers.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
Government Says Defeat Of
Russia Would BE Disas-
ter for Western Allies
Kerensky Slated for Minis.
ter of War-GeneralS Ar
rive for a Conference.
BULLETIN.

(By Associated Press)
PetrOgrad, May 1.-THE cabi-
net crisis has been settled and
the declaration of policy signed
by the government and the COM
mittee representing the soldiers
and wOrkmen.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
Washington, May 1.-THE House,
voting as a committee of the whole,
raised by one-fourth all income taxes
OH incomes between $4,000 and ST.
100000. If the action prevails, the
government will take 45 per cent Of
every income of $1,OOO,OOO and over.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
Boats Seek Increase.
(By Associated Press)


San Francisco, May 17.-Ten COM
panies operating bay and river boats
anplied to the State Railroad Com
mission for general increase of Is
pei cent in freight rates, due to an
increase in operating expense.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-17
LIEUTENANT DIES AND
TWELVE SOLDIERS ARE
POISONED BY EATING
(By Associated PreSs)

Pittsburg, May 17.-Four more SOL
diers of the Third Pennsylvania in
fantry on police duty in the Pittsburg
district were removed to hospitals suf-
fering from the effects of poison,
while military authorities are inves-
tigating the death of Lieutenant w.
C Corcoran and the illness of twelve
other guardsmen last night. The SOL
diers were served meat from a res
taurant conducted by Carl Miller.
Evening journal., 1917-07-02

Mr.. and Mrs David d. Ranken, Mr.
and Mrs. II c. Scot. Mr. and Mrs.
X. R. NJ. Carpenter. Mr.. and Mrs Al
fred Fl. Gawthrop and Mr.. and Mrs.
Irving Warner.
George c. Mckay. Of No. 61s North
FRANKLIN street, secretary and treas
urer Of the Cartmell Paint and Glass
Company. is improving after an ill
ness of two months.
-
Miss Irene Hamilton will leave on
tuesday for Camp Oueka in the
focono Mountains. where she will
spend several weeks. Miss Nellie Law
Ton VIII 20 there al the same time "a
De counselor OF the camp.
Miss Olive Kennedy. Of New York
City. Is visiting Miss Edith Montgom.
cry until after the Fourth On Friday
night Miss Montgomery gave a small
dinner for her at Naaman's.
Miss Ruth Link Collins. Of No. co.
North Franklin street. will spend Jul,
and August with relatives In the Cat
skill mountains.
Tho Bachelor Club held the last o
a series Of delightful dances in Gilber
Studio on Thursday evening.
-
Mr.. and Mrs Howard May, tn
Misses Nellie and Madeline May an,
Charles Rcdmilo motored TO Delawarl
Water Gap on Saturday. where the.
will stay until Thursday.
Miss Blanche Lenderman entertain
ed number OF friends at a lawi
party az hor home az Gordon Height
saturday supper was served on thl
lawn. About thirty guests were pres
ent
Miss Catherine Cunningham. Of No
Evening journal., 1917-07-02

Dr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Rablnowitz
left yesterday for New York where
they will attend the convention Of
the United Hebrew synagogues.
Evening journal., 1917-07-02
Personal Notes of Interest
In the City'S Social World

Miss Mary Miller OF Chesapeake
City
LLOYD and Clarence Niece. OF
Georgetown. visited this city last
week
-
Mr.. and Mrs. George Derriekson;
and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bennett, OF
near Lincoln City, motored 10 THIS
city recently and visited friends.
Miss Helen King, OF Georgetown.
is visiting her sister, Mrs. sallie
Richardson, OF this city.
-
DR.. Robert Tomllnson, OF this city,
was a recent visitor to Milton.
Wallace White. Of this city. spent
Sunday at his home at Magnolia.
-
Miss Pauline Ray Maguigan, OF
this city. is visiting at Frederick.
-
! Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Dryden. OF
this city. have been guests OF Mrs
Albert Shaw, Of Shawnee.
-
Aleck Baird. Of Berlin, has accept
ed a position in this city.
%
Mrs Harry Bunby, OF this city. is
visiting In Berlin.
Mrs. Reuben Mock, OF this city, Is
visiting at Stockton.
Homer Mason and family. OF stock
ton. are on an automobile trip 10 this
city, Philadelphia and other points
Of interests
Miss verna Giles OF this city. was
a recent guest Of Chesapeake City
friends.
Captain 2. T. Cooling. OF this city
visited Chesapeake City last week
%
Mrs. Wilson Wright and daughter
Doris. Of Elk Mills. have been visit
ing relatives at Elsmere.
-
Miss julia Martin. of this city. was
a recent visitor to Childs and Leeds
%
Mrs. S. J. Gatchell. Of this city
has been visiting Mrs. c. l.. Bro
kaw, of Fair Hill.
.
Mrs. Austin Carhart. OF Zion. came
to this city last week TO attend the
funeral Of her sister-inlaw. Mrs
Haddock.
Miss Myra Alderman, Of Milford
Is visiting in this city and Philadel
phia.
q
A Juvenile party took place satur
day afternoon when Mrs. Thomas w
Miller entertained for her son. Thomas
Lloyd Miller, his second birthday
Among the little guests were the chill
| dren Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry G Has
kell, Mr.. and Mrs Robert W. Brokaw
Evening journal., 1917-07-02

Mr.. and Mrs. W. Snyder. OF
Georgetown. spent Saturday and
Sunday Of last week In this city.
Judson and William Ryon, Jr., OF
this city, are spending the summer
with their grand parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Elijah W. Ryon, OF George.
town.
Miss Mary Atkins. OF Millsboro. Is
taking a business course at a bust
ness college in this city.
%
Mrs. Fred Clifford and children, OF
Lewes, are spending a few days in
this city.
Charles Frazier Of this city has
been visiting his mother at Seaford.
Miss Ruth wainwright. OF soaford
is visiting in this city and Philadel.
phia.
Miss Anna Evans, OF Seaford. is
taking a course at a business college
in this city.
-
Mrs. Stephan Flanagan and child
rem, cf Scaford will spend the month
Of July with her sister in this city.
-
William Crows and family have
been visiting at Campbellsville.
--.-r
Miss Madeline Grimth, OF this city.
Is visiting Miss Elizabeth Alderman.
Of Milford.
Mrs. Sallie Watson and Miss May
Watson. Of Milf1-d, h6ye returned
home after visiting relatives in this
city.
Miss Jessie Cannon, OF this city
has been visiting in Harrington.
Mrs. Mildred Carlisle, Of Harbeson
Is visiting her parents in this city
%
Mr.. and Mrs. Parry Veasey and
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Veasey, OF
Harbeson, came to this city last weel
10 attend the marriage OF their niece
Miss Leila Yeasey and Francis
Blaine.
Miss Myrtle Veasey Of Harbeson. 1.
visiting relatives in this city.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Wood Of
Glendale, motored to this city last
week.
Mrs. William Curtin. OF this city
Is visiting in Lincoln City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ollie McCabe OF
Dagsboro, have been recent Whining
ton visitors.
Miss Charlotte Coffee, OF Bethel
las accepted a position in this cit,
md has come here TO live.
Evening journal., 1917-07-02

Miss Edith Downs. OF Georgetown,
spent part OF last week in this city.
.
Mr. and Mrs. Willard Phillips, OF
this city are visiting relatives at
Georgetown.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morris, Of
this city wer@ recent guests Of rela-
tives at Georgetown.
%
sewall Lynch. Of Roxana, has re.
turned to his work in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Oscar Hoifeck-
er, Of this city, are visiting relatives
at Dover.
Haldeman c. Stout and Leslie
Stout. Of this city were recent visit
tors to Kits Hammock.
.
Miss Bessie Stephens. OF this city
recently visited at Lcipsic.
-
The Misses Mabel. Mildred and
Dorothy Rawloy, Of Lelpsic. are
visiting. their sister, Mrs. William
Wood. of this city
%
Mr. and Mrs. William Miller. Miss
Jean Miller and William Moore, Of
this city, went TO Harrington last
Sunday and attended a reunion giver
by Mrs. Mary Moore. OF that place
Miss Ruth Powell who IS en-
ployed in this city is spending hei
vacation at her home in Be'ln.
-
Mrs. Martha Porter. o. this city. fl
visiting in Elkton. Nd.
Mrs. Laura Harris, OF this city Il
visiting relatives at Elkton.
O.
Miss Harriet Bolen. Of Elkton. #
, spending some time with friends II
this city.
Bertram .vannort. OF Port Deposit
has accepted a position in this city
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh T. Stephen
son and son, OF this city. spent
few days last week at Port Deposit.
William De Knight, Of this city
viii shortly move to Port Deposit.
Miss Mae Gibson was a visitor Il
Woodlawn recently.
Miss Carolyn Briggs, OF Chesa
peake City. visited friends hCfe las
week.
Theodore Rosen, OF this city. wa
n recent visitor to friends at Chesa
peake City. Nd.
George Kitchens. OF Georgetown
was a recent Wilmington visitor.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. William Skinner. q
this city, spent part Of last week wit
Evening journal., 1917-07-02

A juvenile party took place satur-
day afternoon when Mrs. Thomas w.
Miller entertained for her son. Thomas
Lloyd Miller, his second birthday.
Among the little guests were the chill
dren Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry G Has
kell, Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Brokaw,