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Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-01
RIVER RISES FOOT A DAY
r-f--ss--s
DISCHARGE AT YUMA is NEAR
100000 FEET.
Irrigation District Officials Are We'll
Pleased With the Present
Situation.

According to advices from the Unit
ed States photographed at Yuma, COM
ing to the office of the Irrigation
District, the Colorado river is rising
at the rate Of about one foot per day
1T that point. and the United States
Reclamation Service at Yuma is dump
ing rock on the levees near Yuma
20 prevent the river cutting.
No alarm is felt by the engineers
Of the Imperial Irrigation District re-
garding the high water, as measures
cave been taken which will keep the
river in it's banks and merrily on its
way to the gulf.
Yesterday the river measured 70
feet and the discharge was 1900 sec
ond-feet at Yuma. The district en-
eineers do no look for height OF
more than 2S feet, nor a discharge
of over 100000 second-feet this year
They are we'll prepared for a flow
even greater.
At Yuma the readings for the past
few days were as follows: May q
gauge height, 1872 feet; discharge
co 800 second-feet. May %, gauge
height, 23.s; discharge, 65,4Oo acre.
feet. May 80, gauge height, 25.2i
discharge, $4,000 acre-feet.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-01
BONDS ARE TRANSFERABLE.

Investors in Liberty Loan bonds
need have no fear that they will not
be able to realize upon them in case
of financial stress. The bonds will
be transferable, thus enabling the
purchaser to dispose CT them in the
market at any time. This privilege
of transfer is particularly important
to the small holder, who may be called
upon to realize at any time.
1t is pointed out that the trans
fer clause gives the bonds absolute
marketable value, and that this value
viii be protected by the government
a: or above par is the belief of the
men who are conversant with the fl
nancial plans of the administration.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-01
STRIKES START
IN PETROCRAD
ACTION OF WORKERS THREAT
EMS TO PARALYZE INDUSTRY
WAR WORK is STOPPED
STANDINGe OUT FOR SIX-HOUR
II. DAY AND MINIMUM WAGE.
Failure of Efforts for Cancellation
Servise to Bring About Indus
trial Strife at Petrograd.
(By Associated Eress)

10Y ASSOcIdteu EEoS5J
Petrograd, June IA new phase
Of anti-war action has been aiken
throughout Russia, tnd threatens very
greatly the expected settlement of the
Russian difficulties.
Strikes or other measures to para
lyze the production of war materials
and necessities have been decided up
On in over 12O of the largest facto-
rIes in Petrograd, now chiefly engaged
in war work, according to Reuters
cablegram.
x Factories Closed.
After the failure Of the efforts OF
the conciliation board to reach an
agreement on any Of the points
brought before the body, the staffs
Of the Petrograd factories resolved
t. strike to paralyze all war work by
carrying out all regulations to the
letter.
Some strikes already have begun,
while in other cases the staffs are
busy enlisting the support of the fac
tory, workers, in arousing sentiment
against production.
The strikes are to be managed sep
Arately in each factory. The demands
Df the workers are said to include a
ssix-hour day and minimum wage for
women of $50 rubles.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-01
DO SOMETHING"
URGES SPEAKER
STATE BOARD OF ED.
UCATION ADDRESSES CLASS.
GRADUATES NUMBER 81
LARGEST CLASS IN c. u. II. s.
IN EXERCISES.
Preach, Teach, Be Lawyer or
Farmer, but Fill Your Place in the
World Is Speakers Message.

"Do something. Preach. teach, be
a lawyer, a farmer, but do something"
This was the message brought by
F. P. Clarke, president Of the State
Board of Education, TO the Class OF
1917 at their commencement exercises
at the Central Union High School last
right.
The speaker emphasized The inn
rortance of filling place" in the
world. "Any occupation is high
calling if we enter it with high
purpose" he said. Wealth and
knowledge are really valuable only
when they are devoted to service"
- Auditorium Filled.
The auditorium of the new high
school was we'll filled with the par
orts and friends of the thirty-seven
young graduates who received their
diplomas. Great applause greeted the
class as it marched solmenly from
the rear of the auditorium, the girls
dressed in white; the men in white
trousers and shirts and green ties,
and mounted the stage, decorated with
greens, flags, and wise owl, rep
resenting the faculty, it is said.
After short program of musical
selections by girls of the graduating
class, Mr.. Clarke was introduced as
'.the highest educational authority in
California"
Warns Against Satisfaction.
Mr., Clark warned the graduates
against thinking themselves to be ''fiss-
ished"; against an idea that, in grad
rating, -tbsg bad reaehss5a
ment, an end.
"a diploma is only a certificate OF
strength which will enable you to go
forward" he said. 1T is a basis from
which you may start. It is a be-
ginning, not a goal. Do not travel
ahead aimiessly, not knowing where
you are going. Have an aim. Shun
not struggle. Be strong, be strong.
"Be- glad that you are living now.
The future never seemed brighter, nos'
more pregnant with great things. We
are history makers. We do not know
what the next year will bring forth.
Each has his share, and whether in
war, or in the subsequent peace, the
possibilities for individual attainment
will be great.
Be Self-Reliant.
"Whatever your path may be here
after, stand on your own feet. Think
Tor yourself. Others cannot be right
for you. Your character alone counts.
Do not be discouraged by big things.
Find something to do, and do it.
"You cannot all be governors or
presidents, but you can be the makers
of presidents and high officials, which
is great thing in itself. Individual
responsibility is great in this coun-
try"
President Ross Gives Diplomas.
j. Stewart Ross, president of the
Board of Trustees, awarded the diplo-
mas.
"Don't let anyone tell you you
haven't graduated" said Mr.. Ross.
You are graduating. You have ac-
&C mplished and, while there are great
er things to be done, you have already
done something"
Mr.. Randall, principal of the High
School, and Mrs. Randall, gave re-
ception to the graduates and their par
ents in the art room III the west clo-
lister of the new building.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-01
BIG PUSH COMING?
(By Associated Press)

Washington, June Berlin, Paris
and London reports indicate that in
all probability an xtremely import
ant military movement by the Allies
is now under way on the Belgian
front. 1t is thought that it is a pos
sible attempt to hit the German flank
q decisive and crushing blow.
The French have taken the German
pest south of Chevreux with num-
her of prisoners.
A German attack on Caisque has
been repulsed with small losses on
the French side.
British airships hav. dropped many
tons of bomb on the Belgian towns
Of Ostend, Zeebrugge and Bruges,
which are occupied by the Germans.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-01
(By Associated Press)

Chicago, June 1.-Considerable dis
cussion has resulted in Chicago from
the posting of bulletins by E. W. Col
Inns, superintendent Of the PostalTel-
egraph Cable Company, advising tbs
employees of the company to claim
draft exemption on the grounds OF
performing a more necessary service
To their country.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-01
LEAK IN S. +. POSTOFFICN.
Government Secrets Are Taken From
Baskets, 1t Is Thought.
(By Associated Press)

San Francisco, June IA leak in
the San Francisco postoffice building
from which government secrets
reached outside sources, was admitted
today by United States District Attor-
ney John Preston.
The officials are investigating the
possibilities that janitors secure Sc
trets through the refuse in the waste
paper baskets.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-01
IN
RIGHT PLACE
COUNTY CLERK GIVES LIST OF
REGISTRATION PLACES.
DO NOT MAKE MISTAKE
THIRTY-FOUR PLACES ARE PRO
VIDED FOR YOUNG MEN.
Preparation Are Made for Registra-
tiOn for Draft Next Tuesday--AIl
Is in Readiness for the Day.
(By Associated PregS)

(By Associated Press)
Washington, June 1.-The De-
partment of Justice is making a
strenuous effort to quell anti
draft agitation. Many are re-
spending to the request that
cases of opposition to registration
be reported.
The War Department has an
nOunced that no man will be re-
quired to answer the question
whether he claims exemption or
not. 1t will be sufficient to pre-
sent claim Of exemption before
the exemption board later. The
department is considering means
of registering Americans living
abroad.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-01
(By Associated PreSS)

Kansas City, June Twelve out
spoken objectors to the draft law
we're awakened from their snoring be-
hind the bars of the county Jail here
this morning. The objectors include
Mrs" Leonora Warneson Moore and
DR.. Eva Harding of Topeka. Mrs
Moore has been designated as the
brains of local band of objectors'
who wrote anti-enlistment arguments
on blackboards several months age
while they were employed as public
school teachers.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-01

County Clerk Major Cook has CON-
pleted his plans for the registration
of the youths of the county between
the ages of 81 and 81 next Tuseday
by announcing the places where reg
lstration must be made.
Nothing but small detail work re-
mains in completing The organization
which will take care ef the flood of
young men expected on the registra-
ton day.
1t is essential that all register in
the proper precinct and The Press
publishes the list of polls as present
&c by County Clerk Cook.
Calexico City Precincts Nos. / and
2, City hall.
Calexico City Precinct No. 3, Ma.
,estic Theatre building.
Alder precinct, Ten-foot Drop.
Mt. Signal Precinct, Mt. Signal
.choolhouse.,
Heber precinct, Postoffice.
Verde precinct, Verde schoolhouse
Hanlon precinct, Ft Yuma Indian
school.
Ell Centre Precincts Nos. 1, 2 and 8
west room Barbara Worth hotel.
Ell Centre Precincts Nos. 4 and g.
City hall.
Ell Centre Precinct No. and Dog
wood precinct, Jones lumber yard
Fifth street.
Date precinct, Ferris residence, I'M
perial avenue.
McCabe precinct, McCabe school
house.
Silsbee precinct, Seeley school house
Dixieland precinct, Hancock store.
Imperial Precincts Nos. l and A
City hall.
Imperial Precincts Nos. and B
Hotel Imperial.
New River precinct, crossing at
Brawley Main canal and Eighth St
Mesquite Lake precinct, Ogbuln
grove.
Brawley Precinct No. /, Bungalow
hotel.
Brawley Precincts Nos. 2 and 3
City hall.
Tamarack, West (tbat part lying
west of New ,river), Spruce school
house.
Tamarack, East (that part lying
cast of New river), Wills residence
Magnolia precinct, Alamoria school,
house.
Westmoreland precinct, Westmore,
land schoolhouse.
lockwood precinct, West store.
Calipatria precinct, office of H. H
Clark.
INLAND precinct, office of justice oil
the peace.
Holtville Precincts Nos. 1, and 3
City hall.
Eastside and Sunset precincts, East
side schoolhouse.
Alamo precinct, Alamo schoolhouse
Meloland precinct, Meloland school
house.
Palo Verde precinct, Palo Verde
store.
Picacho precinct, Picacho postoffice
Laguna precinct, Bard schoolhouse
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-01
NEW YORK PORT CLOSED
PREPARATIONS BEING. MADE
WITH NO REASON GIVEN.
Outgoing Ships, Even Barges and
Tugs, Are Refused Passage in
New York This Morning
(RY Associated Pressl

New York, June 1.-The port of
New York was closed at daylight to-
Gay to all outgoing ships-even fish
beats, barges and tugs. All arriving
ships We're permitted to enter.
The cause of these preparations is
unknown.
It is understood that preparations
ere being made to close the gates
across the mouth of the harbor.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-01
COTTON CROP SHORT.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, June 1.-The cotton
crop of the nation up until Bay 25
was 69.5 per cent of the normal crop,
according to the average gained from
history.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-01
MAY DISSOLVE PARLIAMENT.
(Ry Associated Pressl

Copenhagen, June Austrian dis
patches to German papers give the
impression that the Hungarian crisis
is gradually working in the direction
Of the dissolution Of parliament. King
Charles desires universal secret bal
let. Count Andtassy is mentioned as
the possible head of a new cabinet.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-01
SAN FRANCISCO IMPORTS LARGE
Receipts Are the Largest in the His
tory of the Port.
(By Associated Press)

San Francisco, June 1.-The value
Of one months imports into this port
is over s20,OOO,OOO for the first time
in the history Of San Francisco or
the entire West during the month of
May. The chief increases are in rub
Der and copra.
The increase is believed to be due
to the war, as efforts are being made
TO make shipments into the United
States before the new tariff bill be-
comes effective.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-01
GETS FORTY-TIHRD AEROPLANE
lRy Associated Press)

Paris, June 1.-Captain Geo. Guyne-
mer, the most famous French avia-
tor developed in the war, brought
down five more German aeroplanes,
getting two in one minute. He has
now destroyed 43 aeroplanes since he
enlisted in the aviation service.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-01
WORKERS PROSPEROUS.
(By Associated Press)

(By AssOCfntcdP PreSS)
London, June 1.-Since the COM
mencemept of the war, the trade
unions have succeeded in obtaining
war bonuses and increases of wages
amounting to about $110,000,00O.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-01
OBJECTS TO DRAFT
'TOSTAL TELEGRAPH co. ADVISES
EMPLOYEES AGAINST DRAFT.
Chicago Is Stirred by Notices Posted
by Company Urging Employees
to Claim Draft Exemption.
(By Associated fress)

Washington, June president
Wilson today issued a proclamation
warning persons not to leave the
country to avoid registration.
The proclamation says that persons
who leave will expose themselves to
prosecution, and military service even
trally, despite their efforts to avoid
it.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-01
CENSORSHIP BILL DROPPED.
Managers beside tC
Make Issue a Dead One.
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated PrcSS)
Washington, June 1.-The admin
istration managers in the Senate to-
cay decided to let the newspaper CEN
sorship clause IN the espionage bill
die with the House vote Of yesterday.
It is expected that this section will
be dropped entirely.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-01
(RY Associated Pressl

New York, June /, 800 p. m.-The
order closing New York port was re-
scinded before noon today. 1t was not
explained.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-26

one head Of cattle and had applied the
money 81 554 on the note but no credit
was given II, accused Smith OF
iraudulcntly approprating the money
t. NJ johnson ot Norman followed
with suit IN district court. alleging
that he bought note from Smith for
5000 secured by a mortgage on 4Sj
head OF cattle The note was signed
by Charlc, Eoif Johnson allcgcs the
note was iraudulently obtained and he
believed the signature had been forged.
Leaves for Texas
The c. NJ KEYS Conmt sion com
pany dcposed Smith as president at
meeting last Thursday But hy that
time the boy banker" had disappeared
He said boodbvc TO hi, father. Henry
A Smith OF 8l7 West 1wcnty-tlr,t
street and to his uncle NJ. Robbcrson
the Loco banker last Monday night
lIe told hi, father he was leaving for
san Antonio but would return lie told
his uncle that he probably would send
his wife back from San Antonio to the
home Of her parents in Kansas City
Smllh was seen Tuesday I'm the rail
road station at Fort Worth by n T.
Drccr, advertising manager OF The
Oklahoma and Times.
Bankruptcy Petition.
The bankruptcy petition was filed
against the Mortgage Loan company
Saturday The petition alleges that
Smith as president, transferred a sum
of the company's money IN excess oi
$40O coo to himself with intent to de-
fraud the stakeholder, OF the com
pany"
j. 7 Walter one OF the attorneys for
the petitioners says the exact amount Of
the funds missing is not known and
cannot be known until hundreds OF rec
ordS are examined
!. NJ Rohbcrson, the uncle OF smith,
i, said 10 have had about $4,000 in.
vested in the Western National bank
and the cattle loan company
The Southwestern National Bank ol
Commerce OF Kansas Clly and the City
National bank Of New York are said
to have the paper
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-26
tn Cure n Cold In One Day

Body fat is Of three kinds-stcarnc.
ualmitin and olcinc
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Volunteers for SherittS
Reserve to Meet

Volunteer, for the sheriff, reserve
force will meet At the courthouse at
4 O'Clock tonight ~ compIclc organza-
ton Jane, Rodiue. John A Maupln
and O. A. Helm are recruiting the men
with a view Of get,iag two companies ot
n.N men each who have had previous
military experience. More th1p fifty
applications had been received tnS
morning. but all vino have had amy mill
ary experience viii be welcome at the
meeting tonight. Mr. Bodluc said
The selection Of officer, by the mc1
will he made at the meeting tonight It
was SAID and the body will get ready
for active work The plan /, To- have
the men ,uhcy, TO the call OF Sheriff
| Johnson for service within the country
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ALvA {. SMITH,
MISSING BANKER,
IN CITY FRIDAY
CONTINUED From PAGE ~

ing to Smith was served Saturday 10
cover the claims of H. NJ Johnson oi
Norman who holds a note OF the loan
company which is thought to he forged
and for which he sued to recover .lh'
same property was previously at
tached by A. {. Enochs who charged
that Smith had attempted to delraul
him of $l,sS+ paid on note
Smith Not in County.
Sheriff G. F. Johnson declared ,m,
morning that Smith was not in Okla
homa county
81 have tried to serve garnishec at
tachments on him, but he refuses TO be
interviewed said Johnson 81 have n"
warrant for his arrest II warrant
is issued we can follow him beyond
the county but the jurisdiction m IN.
present matters extends no further thar
the limits OF the county
Examiner Investigates
Until few weeks ago Smith wa
president Of the Western National hanl
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-26

as well as Of the First Mortgage Cat
lie Loan company and Of the { NJ Keys
Commission company
His trouble, became known whom
Federal Bank Inspector Iilson Of
Guthrie was called in ou the report OF
nm official oi the Western bank. Nlcr
Fison completed hi, investigation Of
the banks affairs, reports began TO
leak out that Smiths star was in its
dcsccndancy .
The American National bank took
over the Western National at what is
reported to have been a very low price.
President Frank p Johnson OF the
American National cmphatlcally de
clarcd that Smith wa, not acting aS a
hgurchcad in the Western National
when 1t was taken over
Two Suits Filed
Then \. {. Euochs filed a suit IN dl,
tric, cour, against Smith for Sl,aol ON
a note he had signed To the cattle loan
company ,crwc1 hv lS4 head oi cattle.
l.no,h, alleged that hc had sold forty
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-26

oIno q 4 nd the adjoining wood,
II iG1sia9 continued there and
= ouRahs. massing their best troops
~ 70 relieve the position which
lcGl6 ~ 70 the security OF Cambria,
back the British In parts Of the
NV Sunday. General Bypgs men
o)CA9(ood attacks on the wood and
~ The high ound intact There
no has been heavy fighting west OF
Wueuvres. southeast OF Queant
vsrdun Second Lines Taken.
Around Verdm the pivot OF the Ger
man line in France, there has been
Hehting in which the French have been
Victorious. After repulslng Srong
German attacks on the right bank OF
the Meuse near Hill IA, the French
attacked the enemy on front OF more
than two miles in the same region.
They occupied the first and second
German lines and captured more than
$40 prisoners.
From Lake Garda to the Adriatlc the
Italians continue to hold the invading
Austro- Germans in check Finding It
impossible to break through the line
directly wesr of the Pave river, the
enemy has been making very strong
attacks on the Asiago plateau, where
he was defeated last week in an at
trnnt TO encircle the important Monte
Meietta position. The fighting has
been most severe the Italians meeting
attack with counter attack
East of the plateau between the
Brenta and the Piave only artillery has
been active. Along the Piaye the Ger
mans Are showing signs OF activity
but their efforts have not been fruitful
Attempts to cross the rlyer ON pom
toens we're crushed by the Italian ar
tiliery fire
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Aviators in Thrilling Escapsde.

Many oi the airmen have had miracu.
ious escapes from death and some OF
course, have paid the full penalty and
have gope to swell the toll OF brave
men who have given their lives for
their king And country Among the
hsirhreadth esesapes reported is that Of
a. avistof whose machine was torn to
riecm while he was fighting German
ln(oStfy with bis machine gun.
\ He ~ rsught in the shell fire
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-26

and the wings OF his machine were
shot away. Fortunately he was flying
only twenty or thirty feet above the
ground and close to his own lines He
crashed in No Mans Land aud found
himself unhurt. \
lie Immediately came under nile and
machine gun fire but he found a Ger
man rifle with some ammunition and
engaged the enemy Single-handcd. \,
he fired ne worked his way back until
he reached one of his own patrols
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-26
Meeting Harmonious.

Meeting Harmonious.
Selection ui Mr. Bmion came thu
morning after a harmonious meeting
OF a committee representing the county
council ITSELF and another committee
composed OF men with previous mlh-
tary experience appointed at a meeting
Saturday night to confer with the c1uu-
Gil This meeting was held IN the
Chamber OF Commerce room, and was
marked by violent discussion, arising
from differences OF opinion as to the
manner Of selecting officers for the
guard.
The Joint committee TIM, morning
also was given a list OF thrW-ilyc
names Of men with previous military
experience from which will be drawn
the names OF three men 10 be recon-
mended for commissions as first lieu
tenants and two for commission, a,
second lieutenantS
Eelectioh OF Mr. Biuon to head the
Oklahoma county home guard was ac.
compished in spite OF the fact that he
has had no military training It was
ielt. ho&cver, that in spite Of this fact,
he will be invaluable as the head Of
the guard because Of his knowlcdSx OF
geographical conditions IN the COUNTY
because Of his knowledge oi the trouble
makers nearby; because OF hi, own
fcarlcssness, and his experience with
firearms and with men
Biniou UuorpoSed
+ The former sheriff was opposed a
Saturdays meeting by one section @
those present because Of his lack o
military experience At today'S meet
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-26
Will Relieve Nervous Depression and
LOW Splrits.

The old standard strengthening tonic,
Groves tasteless chill tonic, arouseS the
liver, drives out malaria and builds up
tie system. A sure appetizer and aid To-
digestion. 60c.--Adv.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-26

Takc LAXATIVE BROMO QUININF
Tablets. Druggists refund money it 1t
fails to cure +. W. GROVES sigma
ture is on each box }0c--Ady
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-26

I 4 Ross. l20i West Thirty S-Eccoud
slreot. ouc-Snry frame house. SlON.
Elmer j Hedge, l0lJ North Phillips
avenue, oue-story frame addition, $500.
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Former Sheriff Binion Is
Recommended for Captancy
of County's Home Guard
knowledge 0
Country an
Its People
AM d Know
F FearIeSSneS
D e Cidin
Points in His
Selection
NJ C. Binim

NJ G. Bniur
former sheriff u
Oklahoma count
will be recon
men drd to N,
county council o
defense for an
pointmcnt a. car
tain OF the Okla
homa county honu
guard orgaulla
ton. and VIII w
recommended h
the council intur
to Governor VII
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-26

nuIldLna Permits

George W Tucker 81 yonrs old. lil'
West Tenth street.