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Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-26
WANTS TREATMENT OF
ANIMALS TAUGHT FOR
BENEFIT OF CHILDREN

Although California has had COM
ulsory humane education law for a
number of years, it is ineffective,s says
the State Humane Association, be-
cause no prescribed course of study
is required, no text books are pro-
vided, and teachers are permitted to
follow any plan that they choose, or
none at all.
These defects are remedied by AS
sembly Bills 623, 1923 and 829, intro
duced in the legislature by Hugh j.
Baldwin Of San Diego, who is pres
ident of the State Humane Associa-
tion, and who was for many years su-
perintendent of public instruction of
San Diego county. The bills have the
endorsement and approval of many
prominent educators and it is believed
they provide for a course of definite
and systematic instruction regarding
animal life and the humane treatment
of animals, with a view of impressing
Upon children the worth of such life
and the principles of justice and hu-
manity toward all living creatures.
The humane societies believe they can
bring about better by education than
by punitive endeavor a general eradi-
cation of mans brutal cruelty to ami
nal life and it's reflex brutalizing in
fluence upon mankind.
Members of societies throughout the
state are communicating with their To-
cal representatives in the legislature
urging them to use their best efforts
to secure the passage of the bills.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-26
MANY NAMES ARE
SECURED FOR
IRRIGATION
PETITION

"Bond Petition Day." observed last
Saturday as means of Fastening
the work of obtaining signatures to
the petition for the Imperial Irriga-
tion District bond election, proved
effective, according to reports made
to district headquarters. Each of the
Valley towns reported many sigma
lures to the petition and when full
returns are made to the district it is
expected the total number of SUBJ
scribers to the petition will have been
increased to at least 1000. Thirty
five hundred names are required to
make the petition valid.
At the meeting of the board of di-
rectors of the district tomorrow a
report of the progress made in the
work of obtaining signatures will be
given by Business Manager c. E.
Paris. The report is expected to
n axe an excellent showing for the
time so far covered by the district
management in endeavoring to get the
required signatures.
The whistling of the steam siren at
the Valley Steam Laundry Saturday
was given much credit for the re-
suits in the work of obtaining sig-
natures to the petition in Ell Centric.
Men who took an active part in the
work here Saturday filled several
pages of the petition with names of
iona fide property owners, many of
whom were reminded of the petition
by the screaming of the whistle.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-26
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
IS BENG CROWDED

Yesterday marked high tide in the
interest at the revival being conduct
ed at the Christian church. There
were large audiences at all the serv-
ices, and seven came forward when
the invitation was given. A beauti-
full baptismal service closed the work
Of the evening service.
DR.. Brown has announced list
cf very attractive subjects for each
evening this week. There will be
three unique services of especial in
terest to the public. On Tuesday
evening the women will have full
charge of the exercises and DR.. Brown
will deliver his great address, "If !
Were a Woman" lecture which has
been delivered on the Chautauqua
platform throughout the country. The
following women have been selected
as hostesses for the evening: Mes
DANES Clements, Hayes, Violet Camp
bell, Larew, Dunn, Gill, holland, Pres
ton, Sprouse, Thomas, Swing and Dix
on. 1t is expected that the house
will be crowded to overflowing to
hear the eloquent address.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-26
MRS. ANDERSON
HOSTESS TO
CLUBS

Mrs. George Anderson will be as
sisted by the following named ladie:
as hostesses to the Woman's Ter
Thousand Club and their friends al
the card party to be given at Davis
hall tomorrow (Tueseday), beginning
at 2:3O p. M: Mrs. Franklin ]. Cole
Mrs. j. E. johnson, Mrs. A. P. Nuf
fer, Mrs. R. B. Moore, Mrs. T. A.
Iasigi, Mrs. Galen Nichols, Mrs. Le-
roy Holt, Mrs, ,(Hila Anderson, Mrs
B. F. Solomon, Mrs. Guy La Touche
Mrs. Elizabeth Embury and Miss Rose
Sammons.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-26
LARGEST FARMING
TERRITORY is SERVED
BY LIP A Il r A

Calipatria is feeling the benefit of
the rapidly developing farm terri
tory tributary to it. According to
information from the No. 3 Water
Co. office, fully 10000 acres will be
supplied with water and will be pro-
ducing crops this coming year. Much
of this land is beign farmed in small
tracts, thus greatly increasing the
population of the farming territory
tributary to Calipatria. As result
every store room on Main street IS
leased and occupied and every mer-
chant and every line of business IN
Calipatria is prospering. There is
not a vacant residence in the entire
town. The number of pupils in the
new grammar school has passed the
one hundred mark--an increase of
over 400 per cent in school attend
ance since school was first started
in Calipatria. These facts point to
the one thing that makes investments
safe and profitable, namely: SUB
STANTIAL GROWTH. Calipatria
has the largest territory tributary to
it and the smallest acreage subdi-
vided for town lots of any town in
Imperial Valley. Any lot in Cali
patria will earn a sure profit to the
investor if bought at present prices.
If you cannot come to Calipatria
today, write T. A. JOHNSON for full
particulars or come to Calipatria at
your earliest convenience and inves-
tigate for yourself. 1t will pay.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-26
MEXICALI ATHLETIC CLUB
ABSORBs INTERNATIONAL A. C

At meeting held in Mexicali last
Saturday it was Resolved that it would
prove best for thu sport of boxing
also for the community in general
that an amalgamatioh of the two clubs
should take place.
The conference was presided over
by the Hon. Francisco Borquias.
Jose A. Flores represented the Mexi
cali Athletic Club and B. Barreiro the
International Athletic Club. Johr
-YeWqo9em Ie!o!JJo poloeIe seM NoeN
er and secretary of the new club.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-26
Ell CENTR|0 BOYS
WIN MEET At
CALEX|C0

Last Saturday at Calexico the 1917
annual track meet was held between
the Valley high schools and Coach
Fighters Central team celebrated the
occasion by annexing out of total
of 1T points. AS this is one point
more than the combined score of the
other schools, the local high school is
track champ" with vengeance. A
beautiful bronze and silver cup, be-
side twenty individual medals, were
the visible trophies of this decisive
victory. The Ell Centre boys had well
balanced team which scored in all but
one event and all of whose members
showed fine coaching and careful
handling. The Central point winners
were: Hamann, L; Rehkopf, 1; Chick,
.2A; Jimmy" Gibbons, 3; "Toad"
Thaanum, 8; Captain Nuffer, 9A;
cart" Carey, 11A, and Johnny"
Baker, 23A.
Following is a summary of the
events:
1OO-yard dash-Garey CO., won;
Stipe (CaD, second; Perry (H), third.
Time-:11.
Mile run-McGhee (Cal) won; Glib
IONS CO., second; Rice (CaD, third.
Time-5:O6.
Pole vault-Baker CO., won; john
son (CaD, second; Rehkopf (C), third.
Height-9 feet inches.
12O-yard hurdle-Baker CO., won;
Ihaanum CO., second; Perry CID,
third. Time-:17 AS.
Discus thrown. Kendall CHI,
won; Nuffer CO., second; H. Kendall,
third. Distance-96 feet 7 inches.
44O-yard dash-Garey CO., won;
Dean (CaD, second; Hamann CO.,
third. Time-:56.
High jump-Thaanum CO., Baker
co., tie for first; B. Walker OBJ,
third. Height-5 feet 2 inches.
220-yard hurdle-Baker CO., won;
l. Carr (CaD, second; Thaanum (C),
third. Time-:2S 3-5.
Shot put-Dean (CaD, won; Brown
(B), second; Chick co., third. Nis-
tance-40 feet inches.
22O-yard dash-Nuffer co., won;
Perry (H), second; Rowe (B), third.
Time-:24.
SS0-yard run-McGhee (CaD, won;
Lefner OBJ, second; Loveland OBJ,
third. Time-2:12.
Broad jump-Perry (H), won; Bak-
er co., second; Johnson (Cal), third.
Distance-20 feet VI inch.
Relay race, half-mile, four men,
Central Baker, Chick, Carey, Nuf-
fer), won; Calexico second; Brawley
third. Time-1:42.
Central has never been beaten in a
league relay race.
Totals-Central, 50; Calexico, 80;
Holtville, 16; Brawley, 10.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-26
All for Wilson.
(By United Press)

Washington, Feb. 26.-The House
and Senate foreign committees this
afternoon are discussing President
Wilson'S proposals. 1t is understood
that Chairman Flood of the House
committee, has prepared tentative
resolution empowering President Will
son to arm merchantmen and appro-
priating $1OO,OOO,O0O for "any emer-
gency which might arise" Congress
man Foss is preparing resolution
calling for an extra session, begin
ming April 2, in view of the dangers
existing.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-26
MAKES
DECIDED hit
Wit II HIS
LECTURES

Fred Emerson Brooks, poet and
philosopher, was greeted by large
and enthusiastic audience at the Will
son school last evening and for near
ly two hours, by the play Of humor,
sentiment and pathos, kept it in
laughter or in tears.
Mr.. Brooks is poet and enter
tainer, not an "elocutionist." In fact,
he said he despised elocution as it
is usually perpetrated. The true poet
has an observing eye and a reflec-
tive mind. He takes the simple,
homely things of life and by the aid
cf imagination, philosophy, the play
of fancy and the magic of numbers,
dresses them up for the edification
and education of the people.
Mr.. Brooks read from his own po-
ems, the selections showing the ver-
satility of his genius. california"
selected by the San Francisco Fair
Association as the official poem of
the Exposition, was rendered with
much feeling. In this poem nothing
of beauty, grandeur or utility in the
Golden State has escaped the observ-
ing eye of the poet. He makes you
see the lofty snow-capped mountains
and the golden poppies at their base;
the sweep of majestic rivers; the gil
ant sequoias rooted in Mother Earth,
their branches piercing the heavens,
forming a Jacobs Ladder to the
skies; the golden orchards; the wav-
ing grain; the verdant meadows; the
silent forests; the mysterious ocean;
the precious gems and metal in the
hills; the wonderful Exposition with
its "alabaster temples, housing all the
arts of man." This marvellous array
of nature and art, this most wonder
full California, seemed to pass be-
fore US with all the realism of a
moving picture.
One of Mr.. Brooks humorous
Lieces is entitled "The California.
Flea" and the reading of this poem
created much amusement. The flea,
the speaker said, was the original
native son and daughter. The activ
tiles of this pestiferous creature, as
depicted by the speaker, caused
creepy feeling. "The Grave Digger"
and 81 Know That My Redeemer Liv-
eth" were deeply religious in senti-
ment. The dialect poems were much
appreciated. Humorous dialect
rieces constituted large part of the
program. Mr.. Brooks excels as az
interpreter of the peculiarities IA
speech and manners of the various
nationalities that make up our popu-
lation. He depicted the pompous
Englishman, the canny Scot, the
suave Frenchman, the staggering
Irishman, the Italian, the Jew and
the Chinaman to the life. The read
ing was interspersed with anecdotes,
jokes and stories.
Mr.. Thomas solo was much en-
joyed and he was forced to respond
to an encore. Ten members of the
High School orchestra gave pleas
ing selection. The speaker was in
troduced by Professor Bentel.
~ The School Welfare League is to
be congratulated on the excellence of
the entertainment.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-26
Birthday Social.

The Emmanuel Circle of the First
BAPTIST church will give a birthday
social Tuesday evening at the home
of Mrs. Pitt Hamilton, Fifth street
and Hamilton avenue. A program
has been arranged and social time
is assured. All are invited and each
one is to bring a penny for each year
of their age.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-26
LacOnia Is Sunk.
(By United PresS)

London, Feb. 26.-The Cunard lin
err Laconia, en- route to Liverpool from
New York, was torpedoed off the
coast of Ireland. Another steamer
rescued 270 passengers. No Ameri-
cans were aboard. This is the big
gest vessel Summarized since the de-
cree was issued.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-26
Relieving Food Situation.
(By United Press)

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator
Borah has introduced bill providing
for a $6,0O0,000 appropriation to be
spent at the discretion of the pres
ident in relief of the food situation.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-26
(By United Press)

Washington, Feb. 26.-President
Wilson has appealed to Congress for
permission to arm American mer-
chantmen and established EARNED neu-
trality" and for full and immediate
assurance he may exercise such au-
thority as he deems necessary in
handling the German-American situa-
tion. Declaring he 'is friend of
peace and means to preserve it for
America" he emphasized the fact that
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-26
Up to Germany to Declare
War States President Wilson
President Wilson Appeals to Congress All American
Merchantmen to Preserve Rghtful Neutrality; Asks
Congress by Own Vote to Show that It Is Behind Pres
dent In His War Measures Wilson Aggressive Now.

he will not ask nor does he contem-
plate step which might bring war
through action Of this country.
He declared war can come only
through act of Germany. "No course
of my choosing will lead to war. War
can come only by wilful acts or ag-
gressions of Others" He then add
ed: "We must defend our commerce
and the lives Of our peaple." He en-
phasized that while he may now have
full power to take whatever steps are
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-26

necessary, he desires Congress, "by
it's own vote," to show that it is be-
hind him in whatever he decides to
be necessary. While specifically he
asks power to arm ships. he said he
could not be more specific since he
could only decide as situations de-
Ielop. He asks asked Sufficient cred
it to enable me to provide adequate
means of protection where they are
lacking, including adequate insurance
against present war risks"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-26
British Advance.
(By United Press)

London, Feb. 26.-The British have
recaptured Kutha Ell Hamers and the
Turkish forces are retreating. The
Turkish positions at Sam All Yet also
were captured. Germans destroyers
shelled Margate and Broadstairs last
night, killing a woman and a child
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-26
BARTENDERS SERVE
LIQUORLESS. PUNCH
(By United Press)

(By UHIteu fTeSSJ
Sacramento, Feb. 26.-Liquorless
punch featured the ball of the Sac
Bartenders' Union here. No
booze was allowed on the premises.
This information was contained in the
invitations issued for the event. The
average bartender never takes a
drink, the banquetters said.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-26
(By United Press)

Washington, Feb. 26.-President
Wilson has requested that arrange
ments be made so that he can ad-
dress a joint session of the Senate
and House this afternoon. He will
ask the nation to protect the Ameri-
can marine by the use of land and sea
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-26
North Sea Engagement.
(By United Press)

London, Feb. 26.-The British and
German destroyer squadrons fought a
heavy engagement in the North Sea
from midnight until this morning, Sir
Edward Carson announced. He said
the British vessels were not damaged
and that the extent of the German
damage was not known.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-26
ENGLISH VICTOR
IN CONFLICT
With THE
TEUT0N
(By United Press)

London, Feb. 26.-The greatest AL
lied territorial gain since the Battle
of the Marne has been achieved by
the British with practically no losses
as the result of the last advance.
Easy retirement of the Germans from
Nepeume, long sought by the Britons,
is predicted. Apparently the Ger
mans abandoned six square miles.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-26
Gerard Wants a Navy.
(By United Press)

Washington, Feb. 26.-Ambassadol
Gerard has asked the state depart.
ment to have an American warshiE
convoy the ship bringing him tc
America in case of war between Ger.
many and America. Nothing is being
done toward special protection of the
vessel.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-26

Pedro Gomez, against whom was
lodged a complaint alleging insanity,
was brought to the county Jail this
morning by Officer Pruitt.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-26
PRESIDENT WILSON GOES TO BAT
ON AMERICAN RIGHTS PROBLEM
Washington to Tell Congress that Principle Greater than
Material Things and that United States Will Back Up
This Conclusion--Amercan Privileges Must Be Upheld
States Message From Whtehouse Radical Steps Taken

that the privileges of American citi-
zens must be upheld.
President Wilson has removed his
cloak of diplomacy and will tell Ger
many that whatever action is deemed
necessary will be taken without the
convention of declaring war.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-26
Cotton Market.

Joseph H. Garrett was brought to
the county Jail this morning by Depu-
ty Bennett and is charged with issu-
ing bad checks.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-26
forces, if necessary.

forces, if necessary.
He is expected to point out that
Germany intends to continue her
ruthless Sea warfare which has been
endangering American lives.
The President has cast aside ma
terial things and will tell Congress
that a great principle is at stake and
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-26
Weather Predictions.

(By United Press)
Los Angeles, Feb. 26.-Fair tonight
end Tuesday; light westerly winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-26
Seeley Is Victor.

Imperial, Feb. 25.-Seeley van
quished the strong Imperialites yes
terday by a score of 13 to 6, the visi-
tors being unable to hit Thompson
or Young. The Seeley contingent
managed to keep the hits down to
five, while the locals amassed six
teen safeties to their credit.
Score by innings:
The Washington times., 1917-04-03
MUSICAL COMEDY AT PoLpS
Company Shows Versatility In
"AIma, Where Do You Liver"

The versatility of the Poll Players
was brought out TO a large number OF
''first-nighters" when the popular
stock company opened a week of elab-
crate musical comedy last night.
George V. Hobarts alma, Where
Do You Live" is this weeks offering
The play is in three acts, with ten
musical numbers, a wide range OF
beautiful make-ups and appropriate
scenic effects.
William p. Carleton. the leading man
OF the Poll organization, made good in
song and dance parts.
Florence Rittenhouse, in the title
role Of Alma, the French milliner.
was enthusiastically received.s . All
members of the company gave credit
able support to their leaders.
The play carries a lively plot, the
romance OF a French boy who is left
fortune. with the provision that he
is not to make love to a woman until
time specified. OF course, he gets
the fortune and makes love. too.
A patriotic demonstration is being
staged between the first and second
acts for the entire week. Prof.
Charles F. Atkinson, formerly of Har-
ward College, recites THE Man With
out a Country" which was given
hearty applause last night.
The Washington times., 1917-04-03
Strand.

Harold Lockwood and May Allison,
in a fiIm version OF a Chambers novel,
were featured at Moore's Strand The
ater yesterday. The play bears the
same title as the book. The Hidden
Children" 1t Is a story OF American
colonial days and gains its odd title
because of the custom of women In
the early. history of the nation who
made of their babies hidden chill
dren" in accordance with the Indian
habit of giving children to foster-pa-
rents until maturity.
The picture lays special stress on
the struggles OF the early colonists
with the Six Nations OF the lroquois
confederacy. Using this as his theme,
Chambers has fashioned a scenario
tesming with. life and action, and
faithfully depicts the heavy odds
against which the founders of the
American nation battled.
Mr.. Lockwood appears as an Indian
Scout and Miss Allison as a brave
hearted little American girl whose
'fearlessness saves a garrison OF SOL
diers.
On Wednesday and Thursday Con
stance Talmadge, sister OF Norma Tai
lnaORe, VIII RTdCc lhc sCEccH III
'Betsy's Burglar"
In the wee small hours OF morning
Betsy discovers young man prowi-
ing about her fathers home. Sue
cumbIng to her lOveliness. be is easily
made a captive. She rouses the house.
hold, brands the young man a burglar.
and he is apparently destined to
spend an indefinite period in jail
When matters are finally Strengthened
out Betsy's burglar turns out to be a
mighty clever fellow, who has fallen
desperately In love with his fair cap
tor.
Anita Stewart and Charles Richman
will be the stars OF Friday and Satur-
day In "The More Excellent Way"
filmed from a scenario penned by Cy-
rus Townsend Brady.
The Washington times., 1917-04-03
DAVE MARION AT GAYETY
Appears In Entertaining
"WorId of FroIics."

Surrounded by a large company OF
well-knoTn burlesquers. and with a
production that is far, above the aver
age burlesque show. Dave Marion is at
the Gayety this week In n musical re-
view entitled World of Frolics." The
show is really a second edition OF Zieg-
fields "Follies." and is right up TO the
minute n talent. scenery. and nd:costume.
With a submarine resting on the bot
tom OF the ocean as the setting for the
first scene. the show jumps to the Cats
kill Mountains. the Golden Gate. and
thence back to a New York apartment
house. Marion. in his familiar charac-
ter OF "Snuffy." a tongue-tied cabman,
hes ample opportunity to display his
talents as q comedian. He was particu-
larly effective in his characterization OF
Roosevelt. in u sklt, Topics of the
Day."
s. II. Dudley. a black-face comedian,
won many laughs with his quaint
humor. while Joe Name was effective
in number OF popular songs Inez de
Verdier and Agnes Behler divided hon
ors among the feminine members Of the
company. while Helen Weir and Emelia
Bartholetti. the latter a ballet dancer
of exceeding grace, added much to the
success Of the show. A large chorus OF
good looking girls and a male octet are
features OF this turlesque.
The Washington times., 1917-04-03
SAYS TESTIMONIALS
WOULD FILL PAPER
Plant Juice Man Only Pub
fishes Those Given With
The Desire to Benefit.

In a recent interview, The Plant
Juice Man, who has his headquarters
at The Peoples Drug Store, corner
of Tth and "E" Sts. n. W., stated:
III 1 should print the testimonials
Of every person in this city whom
Plant Juice is now benefiting, IL
would take an entire issue OF one of
the big newspapers to contain them,
People suffering from stomach
trouble. with liver, kidney, and blood
ailments are finding speedy and sure
relief in Plant Juice. When one COM
plains Of indigestion, dyspepsia, gas
on the stomach, bad breath, bad taste
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afflicted with dizziness, spots before
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IL that they will get immediate relief
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The following testimonial was re-
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aid, a popular Washington young lady
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She tells how her mother was re-
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