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Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-18
ENGINEERS
ARE To MAKE
SURVEY Of
PENINSULA
Statement Made That Terri.
tory of Lower California
Will Soon Be a State.
Commission From Mexico
City on the Ground With
Needed Materials.
A commission of engineers recent.

A commission of engineers recent
ly named by the central Mexican
government for the purpose of study
ing and reporting on the different
wonderful natural resources Of Lower
California, and the best and most prac-
tical methods of developing them, has
already reached its destination, and
the chairman Of the commission, Senor
Ingeniero Manuel Balarezo, is on his
way south to investigate the large
mineral and magnesite deposits, kelp
beds, fishing zones, oil and artesian
water for fuel and irrigation purposes,
and also to study the best and most
practical means under which the CEN
trail government will permit their ex-
ploitation, etc.
Mr.. Balarezo, who was accompan-
led by David Zarate, former mayor of
Frsenada, on being asked whether
there would be any concessions ex-
tended at present for the exploitation
tf magnesite, kelp, guano, ETC., replied
that nothing would he done by the
department of fomento and industries
under which these resources are held,
until after he had completed his in
vestigations and turned in his report.
Put he further added that under no
consideration would the Mexican gov
eminent give or issue any concessions
or permits of monopolizing nature,
and whatever would be done on the
premises would be in entire accordance
" ith the spirit and purposes of the
new constitution, which strictly prohib :
its all kinds of monopolies; and upon
the same being allowed to be exploited
it would be under a ruling that the
greatest number of investors shall be
benefited, as also procuring the great
est possible benefit for the central
government.
Owing to the immense latent riches
that Lower California has. and the
equitable and progressive purposes OF
the Mexican government for their 1u-
ture and immediate development, great
progressive strides are in store for that
peninsula, which will soon place it at
tne head of one of the principal states
in the eMxican republic.
Engineer Balazero further stated
that his government contemplates the
purchase of several complete outfits
for the boring for artesian water and
oil along the peninsula as soon as they
can locate the most logical points for
drilling. The finding of artesian wa
ter, of which there is not the least
doubt, will help to solve the important
problem of irrigation, so essential for
the opening up of immense areas OF
|tillable lands.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-18
PEASANTS REPRESENTED
IN new CONGRESS At
SESSION HELD IN RUSSIA
Chairman Points Out Neces-
sity of Continued Fight
ing by the Russians.
(By Associated Press

Petrograd, May 18.-The formation
of cabinet in which six Socialists
are included has been completed. The
congress of delegates purporting to
represent the peasants of all Russia
have assembled. The program includes
the crystallization Of the peasants
opinion on all vital subjects and the
necessity of impressing on the citizens
that the new freedom brings new du-
ties, and safeguarding the interests of
the whole country. The chairman
pointed out the necessity of resuming
active fighting.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-18
AS Hindenberg Retreats
Vast Columns of Smoke
Tell of Destruction.
Report Truce Is About to Be
Signed Between Austria
and the MuscOvites.
(By Associated Press)
The Germans have evacuated
the ruins of "the former village
of BullecOurt," according to an
official announcement.
(BY Associated PreSSl

Somewhere in France, May 18.-Bul-
lecourt is finally in British hands and
the Drecourt- Gueaht line appears tc
be doomed. Tremendous sacrifices
were made in vain to stop the onward
rush of the British troops. Flames
of burning towns behind the lines give
color to the report that General Hin
denburg is contemplating another stra-
tegic retreat.
The Italian reports emphasize the
importance of victory, but indicate that
the Austrians are counter-attacking
Prospects for hammer-and-tongs fight
ing are bright.
PRIMER Lvoff expresses the high
rope that the coalition ministry will
weather the storm.
Generals Brusiloff, Alexioff and
Curka have resumed commands.
The most important news is con-
tanned in the announcement that ia
pan is going to take an active part
The Japanese fleet is being awaited al
Marseilles to campaign against the
submarines and protect French ship
ping.
It is rumored at The Hague that d
truce is about to be arranged between
Russia and the Central Powers as a
result of political changes at Pero-
grad, this being according to dis
ratch received from Amsterdam. The
rumor is caracterized as being of Ger
men origin.
The French have penetrated several
points in the German line around Lor-
raine and have repulscd a number OF
counter attacks in the Craonne vicin-
ity.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-18
indian Agent
ON TRAIL OF
"P|GC[RS"
Closes Road to WinterhaVel,
as First Step to Bar
Out Piggers.

Superintendent Odle of the Yuma
Indian reservation has issued orders
to have the road across the reserva-
tion fully policed and offers a re-
ward for the arrest Of any one with
liquor in their possession who. is
caught on the Indian lands.
The superintendent recognizes the
right of the public to cross the reser-
vation, but as there has been no le-
gal road declared, traffic between
other points and alleged
to be the center of blind pig activi-
ties-will be closely watched.
Mr.. Odle is determined to stamp out
TIE traffic in liquor on the reserva-
tion and has appointed fifty Indian
policemen who will assist in the de-
lection of illegal liquor dispensers.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-18
E|GHTEEN.YEAR.0LD
GIRL SENDS BULLET
At HER STEPFATHER
(By Associated Press)

San Diego, May 18.-Rose Dennis,
aged 18, shot and probably fatally
wounded her stepfather. E. S. Conf
cozine, in the back OF his head as
he lay sleeping this afternoon.
The girls mother was resting be-
side her husband when the girl qui-
etly approached the pair and fired
the bullet. The girl them dropped her
revolver, walked calmly from the house
and disappeared into the downtown
district of the city. Although she was
seen leaving the house, she has not
as yet, been located.
The girls mother denies that she
knows what motive prompted the girl
t, do the shooting.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-18
|O!ST|LlATE EXPLOSION
BELIEVED To Be THE
WORK OF SOME PL0TTER
Thirty Cars Distillate Blow
Up in Nevada-Consigned
to the Pacific Coast.
(By Associated Press)

Salt Lake City, May 18.-More than
100000. worth Of distillate was de-
stroyed by an explosion at Gerlach,
New, early today as the result of a
plot.
News was sent to local offices Of
the Western Pacific and Southern Pa
cific by investigators. The distillate
was contained in thirty cars en- route
to San Francisco.
Flour Down in Frisco.
(By Associated Press)
San Francisco, May 18.-Flour has
declined 60 cents barrel wholesale.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-18
T0PCOATSStEN
IN CITY THIS
MORNING
Cold Wind From West Sends
Mercury Down Tube;
Retards Cantal0upes

Oldtimers claim that this spring has
perhaps been unequaled in the num-
Ter of windy days experienced. Yes
terday the wind began and at about
2 o'clock was blowing furiously. Later
in the evening the temperature
dropped considerably, being at 68 this
morning at 8 o'clock. 1t is unusu-
ally cool for this period Of the year
and if continued will have a tendency
to retard the maturity Of melons now
being grown for the market.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-18
KAISER AID NICHOLAS
HAD SECRET TREATY TO
DETR|AENT OF FRANCE
(By Associated Press)

Paris, May ia lcng account O.
"a secret pact between the Kaiser and
Emperor Nicholas, aimed against
france, is given at Moscow in the Rus
sko Is Slovo. A treaty is said to
have been discovered by Count Witte
in 1905 while negotiations between
Fussia and Japan were proceeding.
Furious at the Cars deception, Witte
told the Kaiser if the pact were not
cancelled he would refuse to counter
sign the Treaty of Portsmouth. The
Kaiser yielded.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-18
NATIONAL GUARD GOES
INTO FEDERAL SERVICE
nv Associat cd PreSS)

Washington, May 1S.-All the Ma
tional Guard organizations over the
United States will be called into the
fe deral service between July Is and
August S, according to the War De-
partment today.
Governors of all states have been
authorized to recruit all National
Guard organizations to full wal
strength at once.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-18
Hold Restaurant Man.
(By Associated Press)

Pittsburg, May 18.-Carl Miller,
proprietor of the restaurant at Port
Perry, Pa, from which food was
served and eaten by soldiers of the
Third Pennsylvania infantry just be-
fore the death of Lieutenant Corcoran,
has been arrested but the charge has
not been made public.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-18
Daylight Saving Plan.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, May 18.-The Senate
committe indorsed the daylight saving
plan by providing that clocks be
moved ahead one hour during the
SUMMER.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-18

Madrid, May 18.-It is expected
that another note of the most ener-
getic character will be sent to Ger
many as a result of the sinking of
tie Spanish steamer Patricido.
There was a clash today between
the Francophiles and the Germano-
rhiles. Several hundred took part in
the fighting. Some used canes in
S riking opponents.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-18
Story Hour.

Send your children to the Public Lii
brary at half-past 10 to hear about
the "Snow Man," and the "Gian't Won
derful Wig" Also the giant who mar
|ried mortal princess.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-18
War Ends, Conscription Ends.

Washington, May 18.-After the arr
my bill went to the president, the Sen
ate adopted an amendment to the war
budget bill to put conscription out
If force four months after the end
of the war.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-18
American Red Cross Arrives.
(By Associated Press)

London, May 18.-The first of six
fully organized and equipped hospi-
tai units the American Red Cross IS
sending to France has arrived. 1t
comprises about 800 persons.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-18
Referendum Strike Vote.
(By Associated Press)

San Francisco, May 18.-lt became
known today that referendum strike
vote among the 5000 members of
the fourth Brotherhoods of Southern
Pacific employees is being taken over
differences. The results will not be
Known for ten days.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-18
Aliens Are Barred.
(By Associated Press)

Sacramento, May 18.-All aliens
are barred from employment in state
offices and departments, according to
an opinion by Attorney General Webb.
"A few exceptions, such as for hauling
of repair work in emergencies and
in certain branches of, teaching, are
noted.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-18
Rationing Europe.
(By Associated pross)

Washington, May 18.-The ration
ing of Holland, Norway, Sweden, Oen-
mark, Switzerland and Spain was
discussed informally at the State De-
partment conference between A. J.
Balfour and Secretary Lansing today.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-18
Oakland Gets G.. A. X.
(By Associated Press)

Iby ASSOCIateu FreSS1
Long Beach, May 18.-Oakland was
chosen for the next encampment of
tie G. A. R Department of Califor-
mia and Nevada. Cora l.. Abbott of
Turlock was named patriotic instruc-
tor of the Relief Corps.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-18
British Artillery Cooperating.
(By Associated Press)

London, May 18.--British heavy ar
tillery is cooperating with the Ital-
ians in an offensive against the Aus
Itrians at the Julian front.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-18
State in Liberty Loan,

Sacramento, May 1S.-The State
Beard of Control is planning to in
vest half a million in the Liberty
lean.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-18
Fly Casting Record.
(By Associated Press)

Iby ASSUCIdtcV TTeSSJ
New York, May ia new worlds
record for light tackle distance fly
casting has been made by J. S.
Schwinn. The rod used weighed not
over four ounces.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-18
House Balks on Tax.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, May 18.-Resuming
thu debate on the war tax bill the
House refused by vote Of 1913 to
"a to strike out the section designed
to levy a retroactive tax of one-third
the amount of last years in come
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-18
Many Austrian Prisoners.
(By Associated Press

NDy A65oCIdtoU ITUSSI
Rome, May 18.-The number OF
Austro-H Hungarian prisoners taken
month has reached 6432.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-18
Offer Treasury Certificates.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, May 18.-The third OF
fering of treasury short term certifi-
Gates up to 100000 has been au-
tnorized.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-18
SPAIN IS TO PROTEST
V|G0 R0USLY AGAINST
SINKING OF PATR|C|D0
Honduras Follows Guate,
mala's Lead-Severs Re-
latiOns With TeutOns
(By Associated Press)

Nby KfSSOCIuItNI o7oI
Washington, May 18.-HOndu-
ras has severed diplomatic rela-
tions with Germany, following
the lead of Guatemala.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-20
FORT, JERSEY EX-GOVERNOR,
APPOINTED TO TRADE BOARD
Wilson Names Republican and st. Paul
Democrat for Commission"

Washington, Feb. 19.DJohn Franklln
Fort. former Governor OF New jersey
and William B. Colver, a st. Paul news
paper publisher, were nominated by
President Wilson to-day as members
of the Federal Trade Commission. q,
Mr.. Fort will serve out the uneNplred
term of George S. Rublee, of New
HAMPSHIRE. who was nominated by
President Wilson when the COMMISSION,
first was appointed and served until
last fall. Mr.. Rublee never was con-
firmed by the Senate because Of the OPP
position of Senator Gsllinger. pr
Fort was President Wilson'S Repuoll-
can predecessor as Governor of New
Jersey. During the present Admins
tration he has acted as special envoy
of the United States TO the Dominican
Republic, and later to Hayti. Mr.. Fort
and the President have long been
friends. The former suggested 10 mr.
Wilson the name of Joseph p; Iumulty
as secretary TO Governor wilson IL
1910.
Mr.. Colver is a Democrat and sue
ceeds Edward n. Hurley, of Chicago,
chairman OF the commission. who re-
Gently resigned. His term will expire
in 1920.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-20
State Should Give
Drugs to Addicts,
investigators Say

lFrom stan Correspondent OF The Tnbune.l
Albany. Feb. 19-The Whitney drug
investigating committee reported to-day
that it was one of the first duties of
the state "to establish a supply Of
narcotic drugs, to which the confirmed
addict shall have access, under proper
state regulation, pending the establish
ment of a rational and scientific treat
ment for his disease" The committee
found incontroyertible evidence that
drug addiction is a disease, and not
vicious habit which can be broken at
will.
Lack of understanding and apprecia-
ton of the disease, the report states,
and its treatment by large majority
of the medical profession have fostered
conditions which make impossible at
this time the determination Of ra-
tional procedure, and methods OF treat
ment and so-called cures are said to be
RESPONSIBLE for the impaired health and
death of many addicts. The committee
recommends state regulation of "eN-
plotting" sanatoriums and institutions
and state registration of addicts by
their physicians.
THE committee" says the report,
"believes that at least 100000 people
are now suffering from this disease.
Your committee is inclined to criticise
the medical profession for its lack OF
study of this increasingly important
subject
The committee recommends amelio-
rating legislation, and asks for more
time to evolve humane and efficient
treatment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-20
BOuCk White Loses
Flag Burners Plea
For a Later Trial
Court Refuses PoStpOnement
and Pastors and Followers
Case Will Begin Monday

Bouck White, pastor of the Church
Of the Social Revolution, and ten OF
his confreres who assisted him in burn
ing the American flag last June, APP
peared before Judge Mcintyre in Gen.
eral Sessions yesterday and asked an
indefinite postponement, BECAUSE they
feared that the present state of the
public mind, caused by strained foreign
relations" would prevent them from
getting far trial.
In opposing the motion Assistant
District Attorney Rorke asserted that
the defendants could get fairer trial
by an American jury than by jury
in any other country on the face Of the
globe.
"If these men had burned the Ger
man flag, or the British, Russian or
French flag, they might not have been
permitted to live to get TO a courtroom
at ALL" Mr.. Rorke insisted.
Bernard Raymond, counsel for the
group. assured Judge Mcintyre that his
clients had pledged their allegiance to
the American flag.
Benedict Arnold did that much, too, "
remarked Mr.. Rorke.
"Thcir motive was spiritual, religious
and patriotic, in an International way"
Raymond declared.
Judge Mcintyre ruled that the trial
must be held in the present term. The
cases will be heard next Monday by
jurors drawn from u special panel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-20
Wants Country's Friend
ship in Event of War
with Germany
FEARS NEIGHBOR
MIGHT AID ENEMY
Filibusters Could Strike at
Canal, Argument for
Panama Indemnity
fFrom The Tribune Bureau

Washington, Feb. 19.-Using the
menace of war with Germany as a club,
President Wilson is about to make
drive for the ratification Of the Colom-
bian treaty, under which, in its revised
form, the United States would pay Sl5,-
100000 to reimburse that country for
President Roosevelt's action in pro-
tecting Panama in its revolt.
The President, it is learned, will
contend that unless Colombia is ap-
peased by the payment of indemnity, IN
the event of war between the United
States and Germany she might harbor
German propagandists, who could
launch filibustering expeditions against
the Panama Canal.
Whether this plan will overcome OPP
position that could prevent the ratitl-
cation of the treaty remains to be seen.
The opposition, however, is very strong,
especially from friends and admirers
of Colonel Roosevelt, VINO regard the
treaty as an insult to him and a
squandering of funds.
The ease with which any measure
can be defeated at the present session
was demonstrated tonight, when an at
tempt to force night session, so that
the neutrality bills might be jammed
through. resulted in n failure to obtain
a quorum at 7:40 o'clock and adjourn
ment. With less than two weeks re-
naming of this Congress, the Senate
has not yet touched the army or navy
appropriation measures, the revenue
bill, railroad legislation, Webb bill per-
hitting combinations in export trade,
Porto Rican bill and half a dozen other
measures.
The Presidents move was made in a
letter TO Senator Stone, who said to-
night he did not know whether in the
light of the new international situa-
ton the Senate could be prevailed on
to act. He thinks this should be ascer-
tanned before any time is wasted in
considering the treaty in the Senate.
So far as Senator'S are aware there
has been no understanding with Colon.
bia as to whether the treaty, with the
payment cut from S25,000,00 TO S15,-
100000, would be acceptable to that
government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-20
PREACHER CHARGES PLOT
IN SUIT FOR 100000
Says Clergyman and Two Girls Ac-
cuse Him Falsely

Counter charges of conspiracy ap-
pear in the suit which the Rev. Alex
ander Neuowich, a Baptist clergyman.
has brought against the Rev. Leopold
Cohn, who conducts the williamsburg
Mission TO the Jews, at q Throop
Avenue, Brooklyn, for 100000 dam
ages. The case came to trial yesterday
in the Supreme Court before Justice
Finch and jury
Mr. Neuowich alleges that he was
arrested on false charges made by Mr..
Cohn and two girls. He was freed Of
the allegations and now is seeking re-
dress.
Mr.. Cohn. who, before becoming a
Christian clergyman was a Jew, and
now devotes his time TO trying to cor
vert his former co-religiOnists. charged
Mr.. Neuowich with trying to induce
two girls to sue him for breach OF
promise, so as to disgrace him and ruin
his missionary work.
He alleges that Mr.. Neuowich sug-
eested that he make settlements with
the girls to prevent their suit. It was
because Of this alleged action, the de-
PENDANT says, that he caused the ar
rest of the plaintiff on the conspiracy
charge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-20
Fifth
cAl,enlIe
Bus
Employers Forced
Her to Give Them
Fortune, She Says
Woman Held Prisoner Until
Stocks Were Transferred,
Complaint Asserts

Compelled under duress and threats
of arrest, she alleges, to relinqulsh
$4,000 cash and securities valued at
500. 900 to Louis and Joseph Frankel,
her former employers, Anna Left, of 20
West Hath Street, has brought suit IN
the Supreme Court to recover the
stocks and money.
The defendants constitute the firm
of Frankel Brothers, clothing manu-
facturers. On December %, Miss Left
alleges, she was held virtually pris-
oner in the establishment of the con-
Germ while the two brothers accused
her of Incorporating funds OF the
firm, at the same time threatening that
unless she made immediate restitution
she would be taken into custody.
Miss Left says that she was the own.
err of 77S 2-3 shares of the stock OF
the Safety Machinery Corporation, OF
Delaware, valued at $50 each. She de-
MES that she, had Incorporated any
of her employers funds, but she was
so frightened by their threats that she
made the transfer.
Joseph Frankel said yesterday that
Miss Left had been in the employ OF
his firm for eleven years. He would
not discuss the alleged misappropria..
ton of funds, but denied that Miss Len
had given him or his brother any stocks
or money while under duress.