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Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-15
SWANSON GIVEN
COOPERATION Of
FOR
WORK
Chairman of Committee in
Each City Becomes Mem
ber Probation Body.
JOHNSTON STATES
RESULTS ARE HAD
Mrs. w. A. Edgar of Impe-
rial to Establish ChiId's
Clinic in That City.

T. A. Johnston's visit to Imperial
county in the interest of the Chill
dren's Home Society of California has
resulted in more than finding homes
for dependent babies. The committees
formed in each valley city will elect
a chairman and this official will au-
tomatically become a member of the
county probation committee.
Judge Franklin J. Cole and County
Probation Officer A. w. Swanson have
been lending aid to the work now
being carried out by Mr.. Johnston
who reports signal success in the
organization of strong committees.
Mrs. w. A. Edgar of Imperial will
be in charge of the free clinic to be
organized in that city. 1t is proposed
to form one of these associations in
each city so that children may have
the advantage of proper examination
at stated and regular intervals, even
though the parents have not the means
to defray the necessary expense.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-15
COMPLETING ROYAL
ARCH TEAM WITH
SPECIAL CEREMONY

A genuine revival seems to be on
in the Valley in Capitular and Temp
lar Masonry, judging from the ac-
tirity displayed in the Royal Arch
chapter and the Commandery of
Knights Tsmplar.
One Royal Arch team will be COM
pleted tonight, in the chapter, the
Order of the Temple in the comman-
derry tomorrow night, the same Sat-
urday night and again on Tuesday
night and another Royal Arch team
or two next week.
On Saturday night the department
commander, General Robert Wankow-
ski, and Major Andrew J. Copp, Jr.,
inspector for the Southern district,
the best drillmaster on the Pacific
coast, will be with Imperial Valley
Commandery for inspection and to
witness the comforting of the Order
of the Temple, in which the ceremo-
nies are of surprisingly beautiful
end impressive character.
These ceremonies are conducted ii
the full military uniform of the or
der.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-15
SEARCH CONSULS
At THE SWISS
B0R DER
Ambassador Gerard Was
Held for Several Days
Against His Will.
(By United Press)

Berne, Feb. 15.-Warning is CIV
en- against the dual menace of the
German submarine activity and the
German peace propaganda, which may
be only a play for more time.
Germany's Attempt to negotiate
through Switzerland while Ambassa-
dor Gerard was in Berlin is regarded
suspiciously. This was believed to
have been an attempt to forestall
President Wilson's action until Ger
many could make such disposition of
her submarines as would enable her
to strike America swift and vital
blow in case war was declared.
Germany counts on trying out the
summarizing campaign for few
weeks and if unsuccessful will say:
"We will make peace if you will"
Gerard is sending Washington
warning that the Overseas News
Agency has been used by Germany
to mould American opinion. The
German censor has repeatedly stopped
that Gerard was held several days
news dispatches, but it is learned
that Gerard was held several days
against his will. Consuls are now
being held and being forced to strip
at the border and be searched. The
state department in Germany is pow
erless, as the military authorities are
in supreme command.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-15
TRY
FOR DAVIS
TROPHY
Prof. Bentel Arranges for
Contest Along ElocutiOn-
ary Line in Schools.

Through the generosity of j. E.
Davis a handsome cup has been do
noted and will be awarded to the
winner in a defamation contest to
be held on May 3. In the meantime
all the grammar schools in the coun-
try will prepare entrants to the COM
petition and by process of elimi-
nation select the very best elocution-
lists in the various schools.
Professor Bentel Of the Ell Centre
grammar schools is behind the move
ment to bring about the increase in
public speaking in the schools and
has been fortunate enough to secure
the cooperation of Mr.. Davis, the do
nator of the cup. The winner will
have his name engraved on the tro-
ply, after which a public presentation
will be made.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-15
DOES
NOT ANNOUNCE
WHEN Hf WILL
co TO SENATE
(By United Press

Sacramento, Feb. 15.-Governor
johnson is getting ready to leave for
Washington to take his place in the
United States Senate.
He isn't packing his trunk of any
thing like that, but he and his office
staff are busily engaged in cleaning
up the odds and ends of his eventful
six-year reign.
The governor remains silent as to
the time of his abdication. However,
he is anxious to have his office work
all cleaned un so that, is a special
session of Congress is called, he would
need only to step aboard the train
and be on his way.
If there is no special session, the
governor may decide to stay at the
state capitol until the Legislature
winds up its work.
If Johnson, responding to public
sentiment, should decide to remain, ne
would not be establishing a precent
Robert La Toilette continued as gov
ernor of Wilson until the Congress OF
which he was elected member con-
vened. David B. Hill likewise con-
tinued as governor of New York, ano
there are other instances.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-15
BROWNS
ACCIDENT Of
YESTERDAY

d. c. Brown, engineer on a dredge
operated by the Imperial Irrigation
district, on the West Side main, four
teen miles west of Calexico. was ter
ribly and probably fatally injured yes
terday morning at $40, when he was
drawn into the machinery, his glove
having caught between two-inch
rope and the drum on which the rope
was being wound.
The unfortunate workman's left
arm was twisted off near the shoul-
der, his right arm was broken at the
wrist, and three ribs were broken.
1t is believed he also sustained in
tenal injuries. At noon he had not
recovered consciousness, and it will
be some time before his condition can
be accurately learned.
When the accident was reported
over the company's telephone, f. n
Owens of the Irrigation District, ac-
companies by physician, went to
the scene Immediately, and after the
injured man had been given first aid
attention he was placed in an auto
mobile and rushed to the hospital in
Calexico.
Brown is single man, and has been
employed by the district as dredge
engineer for about a month. He was
considered competent and careful
man. Nothing is known of his rela-
tives or where they live.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-15
BALL BRILLIANT 7
AND IS WELL
ATTENDED

The annual ball of the Ell Centre
Fire Department at the Masonic hall
last night exceeded the previous eff
fort over twofold, that being the opin-
ion of those who attended. The hall
was crowded to overflowing and no
inconvenience was apparent. The af-
fair did not break up until late in the
morning.
The music, the punch, the dancing,
the refreshments and the arrange
ments could not have been improved
upon.
Preceding the big affair the huge
fire truck sped around the city streets
notifying the public that gala times
were at hand. Aerial bombs added
further in the announcement.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-15
JURY GOES OUT AT
10 IN BRYANT CASE

The jury in the case of Harry Bry-
ant, charged with killing "Curly," an
unidentified negro, in Imperial on De-
cember 10, 1916, went to the jury
room at 1890 this morning and up
to the time of going to press have not
reported,
The evidence was concluded last
night and arguments were presented
this morning. According to the testi-
mony, there were no witnesses who
saw Bryant shoot "Curly" A fight
between the two colored men preceded
the killing.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-15
(By United Press)

Sacramento, Feb. 15.-Comparative
figures on the cost of county govern
ment in California given in the State
Tax Commissions report disclose some
mighty interesting information for
Mr.. Taxpayer. These figures show
the per capita cost in each county,
being based on the general and spe-
cial tax levies for 1916, and the popu-
lation in that year.
Alameda county is found to be the
most economical, with the exception
ally low cost of $11.8 for each man,
woman and child in the county Ne
vada county is next lowest, with the
average cost of $12.95 per resident.
Alpine county, with population of
cnly 1913, has the highest per capita
cost-$43.99. This is due to the fact
that Alpine has to maintain court
house, county officials, etc.. the same
as any other county, and consequent
ly the per capita cost of government,
owing to the very small population, is
much higher than for the average
county. This is also true of certain
ctner small counties.
For comparison, the So counties are
grouped as follows:
Counties Over 100000 Population.
Alameda, population 309.954, per
- IF rfNy n
$11.9S; Los Angeles, 771,247, S16.76;
San Francisco. 514,560, $24.56.
Between $4,000 and 100000.
Santa Clara, population 97,S73, per
capita cost $17.2S; San Diego, 99,571.
$19.16; Sacramento, 91,184, $19.2S.
Between 10000 and $4,000.
San Bernardino, population 76,4Ss,
ger capita cost, $18.O1; San Joaquin,
1851, $1s.65; Kern, 67,242, $19.4s.
- Between 10000 and 10000.
Sonoma, population 5s,5O5; per cap
ita cost $13.53; Riverside, 45,763,
$2O.14; Contra Costa, 5O,487, $22.31;
Tulare, 5O,644, $23.24; Orange, 52,23O,
$24.9O.
Between 10000 and 10000.
Solano, population 3O,8s4, per CAPT.
ia cost $16.86; Stanislaus. 39,153,
s19.05; Imperial, 37,067, $19.37; Hum
boldt, 37,OOs, $2O.98; San Mateo, 3s,-
O38, $24.10; Santa Barbara, 33,942,
$24.35.
Between 10000 and 10000.
Placer, per capita cost, $13.S2; Men
docino, $14.53; Sisqiyou, $1,000; Santa
Cruz, 1864; Marin, $17.38; Kings,
1882; San Luis Obispo, $20.58;
Butte, $21.12; Monterey, $21.97; Mer-
ced, $24.25; Ventura, $28.O8.
Between 10000 and 10000.
Nevada, $12.95; Yuba, $17.20; Napa,
s17.64; Shasta, $1S.41; Tuolumne,
1929; MADEIRA, $20.55; Yolo, $27.49;
Glenn, $29.65; Tehama, 5000.
Between 5000 and 10000.
Amador, $13.77; Inyo, $15.01; Lake,
s1s.95; alaveras, $19.19; Ell Dorado,
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-15
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
REPORTS FAvORABLY
WIDE PROHIBITION

Washington, Feb. 15.-The Webb
national prohibition bill was reported
favorably by the House judiciary COM
mittee. 1t says:
at is incumbent upon Congress to
submit the issue to the states"
1t must pass both houses by two
thirds vote and be approved by three
fourths of the states. The drys say
over half of the states are prohibition
and that S5 per cent of the territory
of the country is dry.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-15
(By United Press(

Washington. Feb. 15.-Relations
between Germany and the United
States have reached a point where a
break is expected at any moment.
Official confirmation has been re-
ceived that Minister Brand Whitlock
had been compelled to lower the
American flag over the legation, and
this outrage has aroused the most
profound feeling.
This incident brings the countries
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-15
AMERICA AND GERMANY
RELATIONS STRETCHED
TOPOLNT WHERE BREAK
IS SOON ANTICIPATED
Infringement of American Rights and
Also the Flag Lowering Incident by
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for War Con-
tinue--Nation Proceeds With Calmness

admittedly nearer hostilities than any
things else since diplomation relations
were severed.
This is considered only one more of
the many infringements Of American
rights this country has suffered at
the hands of the Teutons.
Officials are awaiting complete de-
tails so as to be certain before any de-
liberate step is taken.
In the meantime preparations con-
tinue to be made in case war is de-
clared.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-15
Congestion Is Temporary.
(By United Press)

Chicago, Feb. 15.-The congestion of
freight is merely a temporary condi-
ton and would not interfere with the
national preparedness plans Of the war
department or the railways in case
of war, according to the Chicago Gen.
eral Managers Association. They say
passenger traffic would Immediately
suspend and all equipment on all lines
would be at the disposal of the quar-
termaster general.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-15
Notice to Property Owners.

Call at your Bank, the office of
your Mutual Water Company or the
Irrigation District and sign the petit
ton for Bond Election. 1t is import
ant that the Election be held at the
earliest possible date. PIT
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-15
Relieving Congestion.
(Ry United Press)

Washington, Feb. 15.--A virtual EN-
barge on all eastbound freight in
America was agreed on by represen-
tatives of twenty-five of the largest
railroads as means of relieving the
congestion.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-15
Dragged to Death.
(By United Press

,Calexico, Feb. 15.-Tim Cow, a Chi
nese ranch hand, was dragged half
mile with his foot caught in his mules
harness. No patch of skin as big as
q hand was left on his body. He died
later.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-15
Per Capita Tax In Imperial
County Last Year Was $19.37

$2O.O4; Modoc, $2O.39; Plumas, $2O.73;
Lassen, 5000; San Benito, $24.96;
Suffer, $25.6; Colusa, $32.69.
Less Than 5000 Population.
Mariposa, $16.44; Sierra, $17.32;
Mono, $19.71; Trinity, $21.52; Del
Norte, sail; Alpine, $4399.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-15
Don't Slander Washington.
(By United Press)

Tacoma, Feb. 15.-Paul Haffer has
begun serving four months sentence
for libeling George Washington in an
article in paper saying he was "an
inveterate drinker, profane and slave
owner"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-15
FOREIGN OFFICE COMPLETELY
DOMINATED BY THE MILITARY
Secretary Baker Signs Order
1: q q 4: q p q
Permits River Diversion Dam
q q q q q q q
Construction to Start Soon

According to a telegram received
this morning from United States
Senator James d. Phelan it is an
nounced that Secretary of War Bak-
er has executed a permit for the
construction of a diversion dam across
the Colorado river at point below
the present intake at Hanlon's Head
ing.
The instrument was mailed today
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-15
Still After MCGOWAN.
(By United Press)

Bakersfield, Feb. 15.-A petition
asking for the recall of District At
torney Barclay MCGOWAN was filed in
the county clerks office today.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-15
(By United Peessl

Berne, Feb. 15.-German censor
ship for months has refused to pass
news of real developments in Amer
ica Among these were speeches
made against America in the Reich
stag ;anti-Wilson utterances and pub
locations of German pamphleteers.
This work has been financed by prom
inent Germans.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-15
Chaplin Is Patriotic.
(By United Press)

London, Feb. 15.-Charley Chaplin
has contributed $4,000 to the British
"win the war loan" subscription. He
cabled it from Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-15
Charge Election Frauds.
(By United Press)

Indianapolis, Feb. 15.-Seven city
officials and eX-officials, including Po-
lice Chief Perratt, were arrested on
federal indictments for alleged cleo
ton frauds. All are Democrats.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-15
Will Investigate Sinking.
(By United Press

Rome, Feb. 15.-Consul Treadwell
is en- route to investigate the sinking
Of the American schooner Lyman
Law.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-15
Sugar Advances.
(RX IInited PreSSl

(By United Press)
San Francisco, Feb. l5.-Sugar has
advanced 25 cents per hundred and is
now $3.50 at retail. Another similar
raise is expected.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-15

from Washington to the Imperial Ir-
rigation District and it is understood
that preliminary work will be started
Immediately.
The river is at low stage at this
period and with the installation of
weir sufficient height will be
registered so as to provide adequate
water until the new improvements are
completed.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-15
COTTON MARK EFT.

The following quotations are from
the Imperial Valley Long Staple Cot
ton Growers Association:
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-02-22
THE FAIRCHILD LADIES
QUARTET.

The demand among lyceum commit
tees everywhere for a quartet Of ladies
who, in addition to being vOcalists,
are versatile upon orchestral instru-
ments has been insistent during recent
years. Few demands of the lyceum
have been more difficult to fill, which
accounts for the small number Of such
companies ON the Redpath list A
company may be found which has the
requirements for an instrumental pro-
gram but who are not good vocalists
and vice versa.
The members of the Fairchild La
dies quartet are both vocalists and In
strumentalists. Their program win in
ciude instrumental and vocal quartets,
piano. violin, cello, soprano and con-
tralto solos, readings, pianologues,
whistling quartet and solos, instru-
mental duets and trios and vocal duets.
These artists have had several years
experience In platform work, though
this Is their first year under Redpath
management. The charming personal
tiles of these young ladies also at once
win their audiences.
Dorothy Fairchild, the youngest
/. member of the company, began her
musical education at the age of seven
years and appeared in public recital
at the age of nine. She is pupil Of
Herbert Butler American Conserva-
tory Last year she was member
Of the coyla Spring Concert company.
The Fairchild Ladies' quartet will
appear at the l. O. o. f. opera house
Monday, March 9Th, under the aus
pieces of@the Grangeville Civic club.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-02-22
FOR SALE or TRADE.

100 acres 10 miles south OF oouSa
wood. Idaho; 30 acres plOwed, paia ny
small timber. Nearly all can be az LA
ed when cleared. Price $24O0. N.Y. a.tvi
$1,000. What have you for my EQUIV, ,se
See II. w. Carrots, Grangeyille, OF Nv
er, G. ROWLAo,in osh
12-4t Sunnyside, WaSD
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-02-22
s4o-ACRE HoMEsTEADs.

Black or chocolate sandy loan, free
from alkali, gumbo and rocks. Free
timber and coal Water 10 to 40
feet. $4,000. g. ]. BOYLE, Gillette
Wyo. 2tf.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-02-22
SAUNDERS.

Elizabeth Ann Sager was born In
Indiana, Feb. Is, 1910, and died In
Grangeville. Feb. is, 1917. aged IS
years and three days. She was mar
ried to Alonzo Burris in 1867. To this
union were born seven children, three
of whom are yet living, sherman, liv-
ing In Illinois, Frank, living in the
state OF Iowa and Mrs. Minnie Hamill
In 1885 she was married to Henry
Saunders, who passed away in 1889.
She came to Grangeville in 1901 and
has resided here since that time.
She united with the Christian church
at the age of % having been member
of that church for 43 years She was
also a member of the order OF Re
bekahs
She is survived by three sisters, Mrs.
Hamill of Charleston, WASH, sister
living in Seattle, and one living In
Newton, Iowa; also three brothers,
one living at Westlake, one Mt Walnut,
Iowa, and one at Baxter. Iowa. She
was kind and considerate of others and
loved by all who knew her.
Funeral services held at the |. o. O.
II. Hall, conducted by W. Callison. In
terrment at the Prairie View cemetery
Burial services conducted by the local
order of Rebekahs.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-02-22
FORCED SALE OF PIANOS.

Our present stock Of pianos must
be sold by March LIST, on account of
the expiration of our lease on the
building We have sold four instru-
ments and only have eight remaining
of the dozen.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-02-22
WILL TRADE.

Good Grangeville residence property
for stock. horses or cattle. Would like
good team, wagon and harness. In
quire Of l.. NJ Harris, Grangeville. 12tf
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-02-22

Willis Turner of the Winona section
was in town yesterday. He was suf-
fering from bad wound caused by a
piece Of steel from horseshoe break
ing off and entering his hand. DIR. YER
berkmoes dressed the wound and
there isn't much danger of blood
poisoning Kooskia Mountaineer. :
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-02-22
AIRDALEs FOR SALE.

Two purebred Airdale pups, seven
months old, male and female. Eli
Ingram, Grangeville, Idaho.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-02-22
FOR SALE.

Well matched team, mare and horse
o and years old, weight about 100
each. Inquire at this Office. lift
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-02-22

ers, was absent Tuesday, attending the
funeral OF one of her relatives. Alice
Erskine is taking her place.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-02-22
LAST WEEK.

We expect a visit from Cousin Lin,
MY nerves are all unstrung.
Our furniture Is so old and worn
/ hate to see Lin come.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-02-22
MULES WANTED.

Two 900-pound packing mules; one
saddle mule, 1000 lbs. or over. In
quire of or phone DIR. w. f. Pogue. ct:
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-02-22

Cash paid for ranch butter. McGhie
Co. Att
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-02-22
THIS WEEK.

| feel Just like a frisky colt,
You ask what helped ME SO?
We've furniture now that's up-to-dats
For | have seen Lingo.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-02-22

100000 private money 10 loan ,,,;.,.
low rate Of interest. A. w. Iaih"'
ton.
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SCHOOL NOTES
Continued from Page 81

- ~-~~~~ = etBG Sst
ers, was absent Tuesday, attending the
funeral OF one of her relatives Alice
hrskine is taking her place.
The high school teachers have a
"streak" for giving tests this week.
There Is hardly class that has es-
capped.
There is a probability that small
book, "Courtesies for Every Day. will
be placed ON sale in the grades. 1t is
small pamphlet and would doubtless
be a good thing in the educational line
1t Is put out by the parent-teacher as
ISOLATION of Santa Anna, California.
There viii be no school on Wash
iIlgton's birthday. Feb. %, but it will
be resumed on Friday following.
There was q small cross lost the
night of the Baconian program but
1T has been found and returned For
the crowd present there were few lost
articles.
Report ON Seasons Basket Ball.
Mr.. Chamberlain, the coach for the
high school, gave out the following
statement of the basket ball season:
There were eight games played,
five on the local floor and three away.
Our team won every home game but
two and lost these only by close
scores; one point difference In each
game. Injuries have played an impor-
tant part in the teams record but des-
pite injuries the team fought its way
along to very good record. The Nez-
perez game perhaps the hardest game
on the schedule for the local team,
will come after the holidays next year
instead of before, thus they will have
the advantage Of nearly whole sea-
sons practice before the game. All
of the men on the team deserve great
credit for the showing they have made
and the spirit with which they have
entered this activity. Harmony has
prevailed throughout the season among
the players themselves and the coach
The men receiving letters in basket
ball this year are the following: Du-
gald Holsclaw, Capt. Leo Kabat, man
ager; Francis Gilbert. Gaylord Eimers,
Emery Briscoe, Charles Hurley, Her
bert Powell.
A e.x,,,x.xa A. -. ss.a.. e.atn..
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-02-22
$50 HEAD STOCK HOGS WANTED

VIII pay the highest market price
for $50 head of good shoats or stock
hogs, at the Wren & Greenough ranch
at Denver.
12-tf II. ]. KREssLEY, Mgr.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-02-22
g cannes Follows:

1t viii be noticed from the above
summary that the high school team
was good scoring machine as they
doubled the total score on their OPP
ponents; also that the guards were
effective In preventing the opposing
forwards from shooting goals.
With the whole team intact next
year there IL no reason why the
Grangeville team cannot be the best
high school team In northern Idaho
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-02-22

The high school teachers have
-streak" for giving tests this week.
There Is hardly a class that has es-
capped.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-02-22
FOR SALE or TRADE.

A milk COW to be fresh soon.
7tf McGHIE TRADING co.