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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-08

Miss Mildred Morse returned this
Iorning from the TRIP to Washington,
b q, on which she went in company
kith party of other prize winners
b contest instituted by the Bar
low Courier-Informant. Miss Morse
reports that she had a most delight
|ul trip full of pleasant experiences
|ud of great educational benefit. The
PARTY witnessed the Inauguration
visited the various gov
(rnmental departments, and were
|hown much attention by the Florida
delegation and other
lignitaries. Miss Morse wishes to
hank very heartily the friends in
Lakeland whose assistance in the CT,
Fontest made this delightful trip pos,
|ible for her.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-08
SOUTH FLA. RETAIL
MERCHANTS DISCUSS
MUCH NEEDED
LEGISLATION

ne Retail Division OF the ssp,b
r''rida Chamber OF Commerce boId
d very good meeting at the civ nm
last night, there being about -
i''' hibers present. about half ~
which were from Tampa The o,bo.
heing local merchants II was ov
pected that ether towns affiliated
WIN the Chamber would ha nroson,
but for some reason or other ,bov
We're not represented.
me meeting was opened by Prsi-
Gent Tarr, of the Tarr-Nfarti, "a
y -ahpa' with Mr.. Thayer. also Of
tampa who is secretary of the or
sanitation. Several bills proposed 70
oe presented to the next legislature
we're read by Judge Cohen chair.
man OF the legislative committee
VINO with Mr.. Welt. of Wolf Rros
tampa, explained the objects of tho
various bills. The Hon. O NJ
Eaton kindly met with the Associa.
~ ''s'eit - me reading and dis
cussion ef the bills. so that he might
Rave an intelligent idea Of same in
the hope that he will lend his sun
port to the passage.
ne biils referred to are: 60 The
''iheraht Merchant d.aw. which is
"lheu TO make these who come down
III the tourist season to exploit the
various Florida communities by sell
l"E 10 the tourists without paying
any Incense Tor so doing. pay the
same license charged % the REGULAR
ihcfchahls % The Bad Check
Law Whleh aims TO amend the law
OF the legislature and which has
'oeh FOUND te be OF no effect. 90
NE coupon Law, which would i'm
poS' a heavF license on merchants
RAJ dilhg coupons redcemable in
TRACE premiums, and til The Pub
! llc.'Y Tax Law, which will enable
counties and cities in the State to
l"NN special tax Tor the purpose Of
advertising their communities, I'M
stead CT having few men in the
town carry the whole Of the burden.
tN which all. more or less. profit.
The merchants cf Lakeland have
been doing some good work of ,late
IN keeping ont solicitors asking ad-
Vortising which is of no real value
u them or TO the town ana taxing
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-08
llinois Picnic Is Postponed

The Illinois picnic, which was set
or Saturday, March 10th, in the
|arh, has been postponed until a
|ate to be announced later, owing
b the fact that the founder of the
bciety, Mrs. VIM. Steitz, is expected
reach Lakeland within the next
ew days, and the members desire
Ter to be present. The date will be
nnounced later through these col
Inns EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-08

Mr. a Biewer and party of friends.
h le motoring in Mr.. Blowers Yves
BIZ car in Lakeland Highlands this
.Ining. had the misfortune to have
.,i- ear overturned. all being
-rcwn out and badly shaken up,
II nd one was seriously injured
II. Blower was making the turn al
ie Pollock grove when the accident
rorrred Just what caused the &C
don, is not known' The car was
cd bottom side up, and the tcp.
jndshield. tenders and steering APP
lratus were badly damaged
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-08

spring opening dance will be
held AT Francis Beach Friday, March
-" Mr.. Francis has advertised in the
surrounding towns and expects to
have a nice affair. Warrens orchestra
has been engaged to furnish music
on this occasion The dance will
start at $3.50 p. IN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-08
o. {. S. Meeting Toniqht

The regular meeting of Palm Chap.
ter O. +. S. will be held tonight.
Several iniations. Refreshments will
be served later in the evening. Hos
tesses of the occasion will be Misses
Ann Cardwell, Lula and Susie May
Glover and Mrs. Sarah Duggan.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-08

All ". c. T. U. members are re-
nestled TO meet at the Cumberland
hurch Friday evening at 7:15 to
|arch in a body to the Methodist
kurch to hear Ex-Governor Hanley
beak. BY order of President, Mrs.
p. Webb.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-08

Little Jack O'Donald. son of Mr..
Id Mrs. John O'Donald. is now i'm
rowing after very serious illness,
hving been threatened with pneu-
.onia. Mr.. and Mrs. O'Donald are
ow occupying Oaklawn, the beauti-
b Kinney property on Lake Hol-
ngswOrth.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-08

The Citrus Exchange packing house
nov in operation sending out some
lightly fine fruit, despite the reports
rculated that ii was "all frozen"
,me weeks ago.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-08

The Guild of st. Agnes will meet
with Mrs L. w Iversen, at her home
on South Missouri avenue, next Mon
day afternoon at the usual hour.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-08

wire to Mr.. E. r. Trammell saws
NJ Mrs. l.. NJ. Bennett, who is very
At her home in Arcadia was rest
Z quietly this morning.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-08

Mr., Jane Tyler, of Fargo. North
.tota is the pleasant guest of Mrs.
Roderick for a few days.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-03-08

LACONICS

F7Iis- Helen Lenox has as her at
a.tiye guests Miss Mabel Howell, of
Eapakonet, Ohio.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-23
JONES IS DISTURBED
OVER JURY'S VERDICT

! At an initial jury cost of $36 to
the county Ed Jones demanded that
twelve men be summoned to hear the
evidence in his case. Jones was ar
ested for creating a disturbance and
felt like creating bigger one when
the jury, after few minutes, brought
in verdict of guilty.
The case was tried before Justice of
the Peace I. Mayfield this morning,
with Deputy District Attorney E. R.
Simon acting as prosecutor and Judge
Berry appearing for the defendant.
The state had three witnesses who
showed clearly that disturbance ex-
listed just previously to jones' ar
rest.
Sentence will be pronounced tomor-
row morning and it is expected that
the costs of the trial will fall upon
the shoulders of Mr.. Jones, who
might have gotten out of the tangle
by paying fine Of SIS instead of ask
ing for jury of his peers.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-23
GRAVEST MEASURES NECES.
SARY, DECLARES LLOYD
GEORGE IN COMMONS.
(By United Press)


London, Feb. 23.-Lloyd-G George told
the House Of Commons, in discussing
the shortage Of ship tonnage, that
"the gravest measures were neces-
sary," otherwise there will be great
disaster. The shortage is not only
affecting ordinary needs of COM
merce, but also for military necessi-
ties. Lloyd-George urged dispensing
with all non-essential imports.
Enormous sacrifices will be re-
quired from the people in order to
achieve victory" concluded the speak
er.
All imported luxuries are banned,
including tea, coffee, cocoa, apples, to-
matoes and timber The importation
of canned salmon, print paper, citrus
fruits and nuts is limited so that
more grain will be available for food.
The farmers are laborers are to be
Under the board of agriculture, which
may fix the minimum wage and the
prices of foodstuffs. Lloyd-George
stated that England was furnishing
much tonnage to France and Italy.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-23
MADDUX IS ON
CONVENTION
PROGRAM

On Sunday, February 25, the I'm
lperial County Sunday School Conven-
tion will be held in the Presbyterian
church at Brawley, the song service
to be under the direction of j. j. Post
of Brawley. The session will open
at 2:3O and many we'll known Sun
day school workers will address those
present.
Mrs. f. r. Hermiston, who, assist
ed by her husband, has been doing
evangelistic work in the Valley for
several weeks, will discuss "Evange-
lism in the Sunday School"
The following is the program for
the afternoon
Mrs. C. Houston Smith, Imperial
I"Problems of Superintendent"
.R. H. Maddux, Ell Centre
l"Young People" ..............
-. Mrs. Carl Tyler, Imperial
Secondary Boys" .............
l.. H. Webber, Calexicc
I"Class Social Life, e",...........
-. Mrs. Chas. Simpson. Imperia
Elementary Work" ............
-. Mrs. l.. H. Webber, Calexict
I"Treachers' Training" ..........
-. Mrs. @. C. Webster, Brawley
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-23
GOOD ADVERTISING IN
AGRICULTURAL PAPER

In this weeks issue of the Califor-
nit Cultivator that publication makes
a radical change in it's appearance.
The front page is usually given over
to reproduction of some scene of
agricultural development, but in the
February "a issue the entire cover
rage contains writeup and pictures
of the Second Annual Agricultural
Assembly, held at Imperial.
A picture of the Imperial high
school, a Brawley gin and scenes du-
ring the barbecue at Imperial are
shown in excellent reproduction.
In an editorial the Cultivator dwells
on the advancement made in the Val
ley and predicts greater things for
this wonderful section.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-23
BL|ND|NG HEADLIGHTS
WILL MEAN ARRESTS

With the air of his traffic officers
Sheriff Applestill has begun a wal
on motorists who are not observing
the DINNER law. Several arrests were
made last night and the defendants
appeared before Justice Mayfield this
afternoon.
The court severely reprimanded the
violators and admonished them that
I, repetition of the offense would mean
heavy fine and perhaps a Jail SEN
tcnce. Sheriff Applestill is deter
mined to enforce the statute with re-
gard to binding headlights on auto
biles and from the remarks of JUS
ice Mayfield it is evident that the
ullest cooperation will be given the
county authorities.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-23
HISTORIC FLAG
UNFURLED AT
H0LTV|LLE

Washington's Birthday was appro-
priately celebrated yesterday at Holt
vile, at which time an impressive flag
raising took place. The banner was
donated to the City of Holtville by
Congressman Kettner and has an in
teresting history. 1t floated over tn.
Capitol building at Washington du-
ring the burial of Admiral Dewey and
remained at half-mast yesterday in
honor of the late General Funston.
The flag was officially accepted by
Mayor C. D. Harrison and brief
history of the banner was related by
Receiver Phil Brooks of the Land Of
flee.
Secretary Will Rogers of the Holt
vile Commercial Club and Lieutenant
Coombs Of the Twenty first infantry,
U. S. A., ran the flag to the top of
the 6O-foot mast.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-23
WHEN WHISTLEBLOWS TOMORROW
GET SOME ONE TO SIGN PETITION
CITY GOVERNMENT FOR
1916 COST $3.50 EACH

The cost of municipal government
in Imperial county shows that Ca
lexico's is the most expensive and
Brawley's the cheapest. Ell Centro's
cost per capital for the year 1916 is
given as $3.50 per person, and Ca
lexico's as $13.93, with Brawley at
S12.14. Imperial's cost was $13.16
and Holtville's S12.29.
Of cities of over 5000 population
Coalinga enjoys the distinction of hav-
ing the most economical government,
expending $2.57 per head. Coalinga's S
tax levy amounted to S14,772.61, as
against $72,195.25 for Ell Centro.
Of cities of over 5000 population
Santa Monica leads all with a cost
per capita for municipal government
of S24.32. However, Hillsborough, in
San Mateo county, caps the climax
and breaks the camel's back. Hills
borough has population Of 900 and
it cost each one of these residents
S59.25 each to run the city govern
ment.
Among the large cities, Oak
land leads in economy with S13.11;
Los Angeles, $14.16 and San Francis
co, S23.66. Angels, in Calaveras coun-
ty, expended only 81 cents per citi-
zen, and has a population of $500 at
that.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-23
|MAS0NS HAVE AN
INTERESTING
EVENING

The annual gathering of the Va
ley Masons yesterday afternoon and
evening at Ell Centro proved to be
one of the most enjoyable events of
the year. The afternoon was given
over to ritualistic work and the even-
ing to a banquet at the Barbara Worth
hotel.
Irving J. Mitchell of Los Angeles
was the principal orator of the day.
L. C. Applestill spoke entertaining
ly and instructively on the Masonic
work in China, where he has been
stationed for a number of years.
With Judge Franklin j. Cole as
POSTMASTER, the following respond
ed: Brawley, E. J. Stilgebour; Holt
vile, Jas. w. Griffin; Imperial, R. D.
McPherrin; Calexico, w. T. Aitken
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-23
Ten Thousand Club Honors
Mrs. Josiah CoWles Yesterday

Yesterday was Red Letter day in
the history of the Woman's Ten Thou
sand Club, when an enthusiastic body
of club women greeted the woman of
whom California is so justly proud
Mrs. Josiah Evans Cowles.
Besides being honored by the pres
ence of this most distinguished guest,
the home club was the happy hostess
of the other women's clubs of the
Valley.
Davis hall was crowded when Mrs.
Griswold, president Of the Ten Thou
sand Club, called the meeting to or
der, graciously welcoming the guests
of the afternoon, and in a very pleas
ing manner she introduced Mrs.
Cowles, who addressed the meeting
Mrs. Cowles spoke of the very
many things it was possible for wom-
en- to accomplish when individual en-
ergy is combined in united efforts
truth aptly expressed in the State Fed
Grafton motto: Strength united is
Stronger"
For efficiency in club life it is
necessary to do the "small things
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-23

There will be plenty of copies of
the bond petition on hand tomorrow,
when Ell Centro will observe Bond
Petition Day."
Saturday was officially designated
as Bond Petition Day" by the I'M
perial Irrigation District board of
directors, to give real estate owners
an opportunity to sign the petition
calling for a special election to vote
on the question of issuing bonds to
carry out the program of improve
ments to the irrigation system rec
commended by the advisory board of
consulting engineers. By concentrat-
ing much of the work of obtaining
signatures for the bond petition into
a period of few hours tomorrow, the
list of subscribers to the petition is
expected to be increased materially.
The plan has been endorsed by the
Ell Centre Chamber of Commerce. This
afternoon leading business men of the
city announced their intention of CO.
operating in the plan tomorrow by cir
culating a copy of the petition.
The city will be divided into three
main districts with bank president
as captain of each division. Leroy
Holt of the First National, F. B. Full
ler of the Ell Centre National and ].
X. Hermon of the Security Bank will
each have a number of lieutenants
who will scour the city for property
owners who have not signed the Pc
titions.
When big business men like the
bank presidents can take time off
tor the work, it is pointed out that
others would naturally fall in line and
aid in the securing Of needed sigma
lures.
Districts will be allotted to each
man and every owner of real estate
will be asked to affix mis- signature to
the petition. A list of names of those
who take an active part in the work
tomorrow is to be published.
When you hear the whistle at the
Valley Steam Laundry blow tomorrow,
ask yourself if you have signed the
bond petition. Also, it is suggested
that you telephone friend who owns
real estate and asks him if he has
signed the petition. w. H. Pruitt,
proprietor of the laundry, and an ac-
tive member of the Chamber of Com
merce, agreed to have the steam whis-
tie at the laundry blown regularly for
one minute each hour from a. m.
till p. m. The scream of the whis-
tie, besides reminding those who have
failed to sign the petition to do so at
once, will indicate that many addi-
tional signatures to the petition have
been obtained.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-23

largely" to believe in the new men,
ber and to recognize the undeveloped
ability in the other person. 1t is pos
sible to combine a great many ele-
ments of education and reform. The
National Federation motto is "Unity
in Diversity"
In speaking of the patriotism of the
women of our country, Mrs. Cowles
suggested that the flag be present at
every club meeting.
She urged the Importance of the
adaptation of the resources to the
needs of community as one of the
greatest means of success.
Mrs. Ankeny of Calexico gave a
charming vocal number, responding to
"a hearty encore.
Mrs. Thompson of Imperial added
to the pleasure of the occasion by Civ
ing a we'll chosen reading.
After the meeting dainty refresh
rents were served by the social COM
mittee, of which Mrs. Richmond is
chairman.
The executive board of the club
were hostesses for the afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-23
Would Empower President
To Seize and Sell Food to
People at Reasonable Prices
One Resolution Would Prohibit the Ex-
portation of Foodstuffs---If Food
stuffs Seized President Would Resell
to Those Who Were Most Needy.
(By United Press)

Washington, Feb. 23-In final at
tempt to force through the food en-
barge investigation, Senator MARITIME
Of New Jersey offered a resolution
prohibiting the expectation Of staple
food products.
Senator Lewis introduced a reve-
nue. bill amendment empowering the
president to seize foodstuffs "wrong-
fully held for unjust increases in
prices" in violation Of the antitrust
laws.
The amendment provides that con-
fscated foodstuffs be Immediately
sold by the government "to those
whose necessities are first to be re-
lieved." The prices for resale are
to be fixed by the government.
Chairman Denmen of the new fed
eral shipping board conferred with
President Wilson on the problem for
q provisional coastwide fleet to bring
the wheat east from the Pacific coast,
where it is being held owing to lack
of railroad facilities.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-23
Wife's Cold Feet Causes Hubby
To Become Patient of Hospital

That Holtville husband who had his
eet scalded by the breaking of his
wife's hot water bottle will not kick
about his better's half's cold feet any
more.
The husband is in the hospital at
Holtville as a result of an attempt
to play little joke on the Missus.
For number of years--in the
winter time-the wife always placed
a hot water bottle at her feet after
getting into bed. This night hubby
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-23
Former Villa Officer in Ca
pacity of MexicaIi Police
man Is One of Deserters.
CANTU SENDS OUT
SQUAD TO PURSUE
Bandits Rob Two Ranches
and Are Enticing Ohter
Troops to Desert.

A small number OF men in the Can
tn army, led by a Mexican who is
said to have been an officer in Viii
las forces up to a few months ago,
have deserted, either to become unat-
tached soldiers of fortune, or for the
purpose of joining the Villistas. The
rumber is not known, but is estimat-
ed at the offices of the Lower Cali
fcrnia government to be less than ten.
These men have been stationed in
the vicinity of Andrade, where their
duties consisted of watching the bor-
der to prevent smugglers from get
ting across.
The former Villa officer has been
employed as policeman in Mexicali
up to three weeks ago. At that time
he left for Los Angeles, ostensibly to
get a quantity of personal effects he
claimed to have left there. He was
to return within week, but has not
been seen here.
1t has been learned that he turned
Up at Andrade, or in the Mexican
territory south of that section, the
latter part of last week. The events
that followed have been reported to
the authorities in Mexicali and have
been obtained from them.
The former policeman, it appears,
used his influence with the Cantu SOL
diers near Andrade to get them to
desert and join Villas forces. On Sat-
urday he headed the little party on an
expedition across the Colorado river,
to the vicinity of the Sandoval ranch.
They visited a Mexican rancher named
h.poldaca, robbed him of $500 in cash,
took five of his horses and several
saddles, and disappeared.
Sunday morning the robbery was
reported to the police in Mexicali, and
from the descriptions given it was
known that the party was composed of
he eX-policeman and supposedly loyal
members of Cantu's army. Lieutenant
Colonel Barranco on Monday morning
sent out a small squad of cavalrymen
to round up the deserters and their
leader. This party has not reported
and is believed to be following the
trail.
Tuesday night second detachment
of cavalrymen, numbering fifty, was
dispatched for the scene, and is said
this morning to be hot on the trail of
deserters.
From reliable and semi-official
source this morning it was learned that
the Lower California government has
declared the missing men and their
leader to be deserters and announced
that in the event of their capture they
will be treated as such. One very
high official is quoted as saying that
an example of these, the first desert
ers from the Cantu ranks, would be
made.
Rumors of disloyalty to Colonel Can
tu, or of dissatisfaction resulting from
reductions of forces and salaries, ap-
pears to be wholly unfounded.
No salaries have been reduced with
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Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-23
GOVERNMENT LINING
BIG RESERVE FORCE

Washington, Feb. 23.-President
Wilson has submitted the staff's uni
versal training bill to Congress.
It calls youths of 10 to eleven
months training and two weeks train
ing in the twentieth year. In the
twenty-first year these are continued
in the reserves until 45 years of age,
younger men comprising the first and
second reserve.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-23

thought it would be funny to move
the warmer after wifey had dropped
eff to sleep. With a gentle movs-
ment of his toe he managed to nudge
the bag over to his side.
For the first time in years the bot
tie had been carelessly filled and the
contents contained scalding water.
No sooner had the bottle reached
hubby's side than it burst, dsluging
lis feet and legs. The water burned
so badly that hubby was removed To
the hospital for treatment.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-23
(By United Press)

Chicago, Feb. 23.-Foodstuffs con-
tinue a steady upward trend with no
indication of even stopping. Rabbits
and fish confiscated by the game
wardens are being distributed to the
needy. Conditions in the tenement
districts are very critical. Urgent
measures are being taken by the char
liable institutions. Many poor fam
lilies have not tasted sugar or milk
for weeks. Scores of patients are in
the hospitals as result of hunger.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-23
AMERICA IS AGAINST
ARM|NG ALL VESSELS
(By United Press)

Washington, Feb. 23.-There is no
indication that the government has
any immediate intention Of complying
with the American lines request for
guns to arm their merchantmen. It
feels the danger of risking the pos
sibility of international coplication, as
some gunner might feel it was time
to fire.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-23
Carranza Men Defeated.
(By United Press)

FL Paso, Feb. 23.-The Carranzistas
under Colonel Chapas were defeated
by Villistas under General Salazar,
after battling for several hours near
Boca Grande. just south of New Mex
leo.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-23
Extra Session of Senate.
(By United Press)

Washington, Feb. 23.-President
Wilson has issued a proclamation call
ing for an extra session of the SEN
ate to confirm the cabinet and inau-
gurate Vice President Marshall. He
may also press the ratification of the
Colombian treaty then.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-23
Historian Hittel Dies.
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
San Francisco, Feb. 23.-Theodore
H. Hittel, lawyer, and regarded as
the leading Californian historian, is
dead, aged 81. He resided in Cali
fornia for sixty years.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-23

Rev. E. L. B. Mcclellan has been
formally installed as pastor of the
Rrawley Presbyterian church.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-23
Republicans Filibstering.
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
Washington, Feb. 23.-The Repub-
licans' filibuster, quietly started this
afternoon, is causing grave fear to
both houses that an extra session may
be unavoidable