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Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
CHECKS Loss WATER
THROUGH DITCH BANK

William P. Nutting of Fresno, Cal,
has solved difficult problem for the
RANCH owner who has been suffering
by the loss of water from irrigation
bitches. Mr.. Nutting is very enthu-
siastic over his discovery, which he
has applied with thoroughly satisfac-
tory results to tract of agricultural
land which he is developing near Fres-
no.
Irrigation bitches, and particularly
il sandy soil, very often break as a
result of gopher hole that begins
with seepage and finally breaks COM
pletely through. This necessitates eX-
pensive delays on the ranch while re-
Fairs are being made.
Mr.. Nutting has devised system
of fumes, made of 1X12-inch redwood
boards. He now has half mile of
these fumes and is planning to build
another half-miie. He finds they give
perfect control over irrigation.
The distribution of water is made
entirely by gravity, using a pump to
raise it at the source of supply. In
addition to a uniform and dependable
supply of water, this system of red
wood troughs can be taken up and
ielaid, thus changing the direction of
flow with small expense.
Mr.. Nutting's experiment with this
type of irrigation is being watched
with great interest by the ranchers
and the same system will be installed
IN quite a number of other ranches.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
The Failure of the Zeppelins.

One Of Germany's greatest terrors,
as it was viewed before the war, the
Zeppelin airship, has been signal
failure in the actual fighting. Hor-
rible visions of fleets Of these great
aIr monsters soaring over town and
country of the foe and dropping flam-
ing liquids, bombs and hail of bullets
we're drawn in the early days of the
combat. The French and British
awaited their arrival for months with
dread. Truly, few raids were made
successfully, but most of them did
small damage, and even the moral eff
feet was scarcely worth the cost in
time, money and material to the Teu-
tons. And then destruction of Zep-
pelins began. The unwieldly monsters
became targets for improved guns de-
signed to bring them down, and down
they began to come. Thus far the
Zeppelins have been of use almost ex-
over areas not within the
actual field of army operations. Over
the battlefieids their chances of sur
Yival were slim at best.
In the air it appears the Entente
has had distinctly the advantage.
Their attention to planes to the neg
lect of airships has proved to be al
wise policy.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
VURSERYMEN PLACED
IN HANDS OF WAITE
(Bv Associated Press

Sacramento, May 23.-Under the
CIV law providing for appointment o.
horticultural commissioners by super
vlsors in all counties, which was
laced on the statute books when
signed last week by Governor Steph-
ms. board of supervisors must name
l horticultural commissioner within
thirty days after receipt OF a petition
signed by % resident fruit growers Of
The county. If the board refuses to
lppoint the commissioner, the state
orticultural commissioner has the
7ower to select a man from a list of
eiigibles and to require the county to
pay his salary and expenses.
A bill by Senator Benson, also signed
oy the governor, raises the salary Of
he secretary of the state horticultu-
al commission $500 year and re-
uires the registration Of nurserymen,
with the idea of placing them under
he supervision of the horticultural
commission.
Among banking bills recently made
avs by the executives signature is
ne by Senator Hans, making revisions
n the present laws, designed to bring
hem up to date and make them more
workable. The first road measure TO
ecome a law was by Senator Rigdon
I'd appropriates $4,000 for 2 survey
nd estimate of cost Of a highway to
rm from Carmel, in Monterey county,
down the Coast Range mountains to
San Simeon, in San LUIS Obispo coun-
It's.
The state is authorized in another
'ew law to accept part Of the Preside
| reservation in San Francisco, which
was occupied by the exposition, while
Assembly Bill 1177 permits the State
Board Of Harbor Commissioners to
purchase Mission Rock, in San Fran
cisco bay.
/ DN'ih4IiS DiAIo app eu lNCluuc Oi|
relative to the approval by the su-
perintendent Of banks Of concerns in
tending to 90 banking business, but
not being regularly established banks
one providing that banks are not La
bic for non-payment of checks unless
actual damage is proved and that in
snch cases the bank shall be liable
only for the actual amount Of the
damage; one to permit banks to ex-
change real estate after five years in
stead of selling it, and another en-
lpowering the superintendent Of banfs
to assess members and stockholders
lduring banks liquidction.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
STAR RECEPTION
WAS DELIGHTFI;. AFFAIF

The o. E. S. of Imperial entertained
most delightfully."- last evening at the
homes of Mrs. Ray Carberry and Mrs.
Mora Smith. The grounds of these ad-
joining homes were gaily illuminated
with many electric lights. Cards were
enjoyed at the home OF Mrs. Carberry,
while a "jitney dance" tool: place at
the home of Mrs. Smith. Many of the
younger social set of I'll Centro mo-
tored to Imperial for this gay social
event.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
DISTRIBUTORS AGREE
on REAL INSPECTION

The meeting of I've cantaloupe dis
tributors and Horticultural Commis-
2ioner F. w. Waite tha. was held yes
terday afternoon at Br2wley seseulted
in a decision to provi2c more and bet
ter inspectors during the shipping sea-
son. The standardization law only
provides a salary Of $3.50 per day
fer the inspectors, rlaking II neces-
sary for the distributors to levy an
assessment for additional fund.-.
Last years eXper Il ce caused the
distributors to decide upon > recon-.
mendation for beginning this season
by picking on a full slip, to be changed
TO a half slip when Commissioner
Waite deems it necessary.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
ACCOMPL PL|SHMENTS OF
STATE COUNCIL SHOWN

Sacramento, May 23.-Here is what
the California Council of Defense has
done in less than sixty days, accord
ing to statement of its achievements
made public today.
l. Increased Forthcoming crop pro-
Guction in California more than 30
rer cent, thereby insuring millions Of
pounds of additional foodstuffs for
both the United States and the Allied
armies.
,. Formed County Councils of De-
tense in all of the So counties of the
state which will have supervision over
and coordinate the efforts Of local
organizations and individuals in put
ting the entire state on a systematic
end unified preparedness and defen-
siVe basis.
5. Through its committee on scien-
tfic research utilized scores of here
tofore wasted by-products and made
them available for industrial pur-
poses.
i. Through its secret service depart
ment given material aid to the fed
eIal government in the repression OF
enemy plots. More than 200 persons
already have been interned in Cali
f0rnia.
s. By co-ordinatng federal, state
and municipal free employment bu-
eau systems, county councils of de-
Tense, the farm bureau Of the U. Of
c., and farmers organizations, taken
steps for quick mobilization of avail
able farm labor and the prevention
Of any shortage of needed help at har-
vesting time.
6. Secured Legislation which permits
water and irrigation companies to fur
1;sh water to crop ra;sers outside OF
their own districts.
7. Through county councils of de-
Tense, taken steps for the prompt and
efficient carrying out Of the provis-
ions OF the governments seIectlve
draft plans.
s. Supervised and encouraged the
E formation of more than 250 compa-
MES of Home Guards, more than half
Of which have taken the necessary
cath which makes them available as
a secondary reserve defense line for
the state.
8. Through the State Marketing
Commission taken steps for the
prompt handling and disposal of in
CT eased crop and food production.
10. Through the enthusiastic Coop
Grafton of newspapers throughout the
state along all lines, and through
women's clubs and similar organiza-
tons, successfully waged campaign
for food conservation and prevention
Of waste.
Created on April 6 by Governor
William D. Stephens for the purpose
of preparing California for war, the
State Council of Defense believes 1t
las established California in the front
rank as one of the most quickly and
prepared states in the ma
ton.
The resume of its activities explains
that in addition to co-ordinating in
dividual and local patriotic effort in
to systematical and unified lines for
defensive organization, the council has
brought about increased food produc-
ton throughout California which will
insure millions of pounds Of badly
needed foodstuffs for home consump-
ton and for the Allied armies abroad,
ard that in the line of militray defen-
siye steps it has fostered and brought
into existence home guard force
estimated at 37,500 men, which when
properly armed through federal chan
rels, can be used as a secondary de-
fensive line in military emergency.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23

The Oregon Cattle and Horse Rails
e.s' Association held its fifth annual
session at La Grande the last week
II April. Il
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
YUMA WATER USERS
ORGANIZE To FIGHT

At a somewhat stormy session OF
the board of governors of the Yuma
County Water Users Association yes
terday, it was decided, with but one
dissenting vote, to at once have 4
showdown for once and for all with
the government relative to the fulfill
ment of what the organization holds
tG be a lawful contract on the part of
Uncle Sam affecting the Yuma pro-
iect. The action was not in the form
of an ultimatum, neither was it a
threat OF what might be expected III
the future. 1t was rather the sledge-
hammer passage of q resolution which
is to be placed in effect at once, en-
loining the government from the en-
forcement of the notice relative to the
costs and charges of $75 per acre,
which becomes effective December 81
next. In other words, it means that
the water users of the entire project
will refuse to pay these charges, and
will enjoin the government from the
collection of the same, until the Gila
Valley unit of 1900 acres has been
placed under water in accordance with
the contract the association declares
the government entered into WITH
them.
Charges Caused Furore.
The matter of SIS charges has ere
atcd furore among the water US
ers ever since the same was an
nounced. They have felt that they
are being robbed by the government,
which, by original estimates, fixed
the project costs at fraction less than
$40. Many meetings of the organ-
zation have been held and some BIT
-crness has been engendered on this
,ccount. it being the contention OF
some of the best of lawyers that the
original estimated costs bound the
government in contract from which
ii cannot escape Il ever the test comes.
Another Horn TO Dilemma.
In the meantime, the land owners
Of the Gila valley, which has not been
watered have been busy. The organ
iz.tion of the Yuma project included
the Gila valley, and it goes without
saving that the $4,000 acres on the
ella which has been left outside to
suffer, is as much entitled to water
as is any other portion Of the project.
These lands were included in the pro-
iect. and the contract the government
made with the people interested was
that they should be irrigated by the
sar7e system that now waters the Yu-
1.a valley and Bard unit.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23

Farmers Of Plaza. Wash, have 70
cperatively built $4,000 graiA ele-
vator.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23

County Agrieulturist Shinn has beer
holding a series Of bean meeting
throughout the Spokane Valley OF
Washington.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23

The Union Stock Yards at Nortl
Portland, Ore, report nest heavy hog,
selling az from St5.75 to S15.s5.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-09
PLANK
IS C0NFIDEN
Star Southpaw of Browns
Thinks He is as Good
as Ever.
as Ever.

Detroit. Mich. July 81 wouldn't
be surprised II will be pitching
baseball when I am so years old
Eddie Plank, the - year old south
paw with the st. Louis Americans.
made this statement to Detroit
friends after he had won the only
victory which his team was able TO
take in the recent five game series
with the Tigers.
Although Plank has lost much Of his
speed and the sharp break on MS
curve ball. he has developed
..f1oqterH that probably viii stop many
barsmeu before the Gettysburg wonder
closes his career. Plauk's brains Plus
his control q fair curve and ms $40"
ball. enable him TO pitch etfecuEel!
with a minimum amount OF pnyslcai
eyertion. In the Detroit series the
b.-I came up TO the plate as big as
zeDDeIfu. The Detroit SluSsers
Iunged and sw ung, but seldom hit the
sphere safely
In one inning Plank pitched slow
balls to Cobb. Ty hit one and popped
4 ought TO have my throat cut for
hitting an that stuff. Ed, shouted
cobb. rs he trotted nacL from first
base
Rut cobb knew that he had 20 hit.
for Plank was putting his slow DaA'
waist high. across the plate
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-09
DAL TON
GRECIAN TODAY
Appears in PLANE of the
Yukon" Greatest Since
"Birth of a Nation"

Dorothy Dalton. now the greatest
favorite in pictures, viii be seen in
the most remarkable photoplay Of her
triumphant career The Flame Of the
Yukon" at the Grecian. starting to-
day.
The Flame of the Yukon is a spe-
ciaI seveu-reeI Thos. 1T. Ince Triangle
production. first Of its kind made by
Triangle
Never before has Dorothy Dalton
had such opportunity TO display her
unexceIIed dramatic ability. and never
before has she appeared to such adj
vantage as in this play. Her volup-
tuous physical charm IS shown TO great
advantage N the portrayal of the role
of The Fldme-'-que-n OF Alaskan
dance halls. She is seen as a veritalle
Carmen. . woman of fire ablaZe with
Un-amei spirit, impulslve. blood
ed. without conscience and daring
enough to act as she chooses
The Flame Of the Yukon is huge
production. showing immense dance
hall scenes where hundreds of extras
were used one of the most realistic
fights ever screened viii be seen in
this picture II is fight between
two men. and some men they are.
A fight 10 th- finish shown IN all ITS
terrifying realism
To those who know and appreciate
high quality in motion pictures, The
Flame of the Yukon" is strongly rec
commended. See it at the Greciau TO-
daE-AdT.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-09

ID Innings pitched-By Stanley g, by Bo-
uIta S. Earned runs-Off Stanley s. of
Bonita Is Hlts-Off Stanley g of Bonita
u. Two base hits-Aic keuy. Nood5arl
Gillespie. Patterson Three base hit-Co-
hen Home ruu-Lassiler. stolen bases
McKemy. Scotch .. Stanley. Richardson
Cohen. woodward, Duggan- struck OUT
BY Stanley s. by Bonita . First base on
called balls-Off Stanley ., off Bonita 4
Hit BY pitched baby stanley tJen-
nlucsl- Double play-Patterson 20 scotch
Wild pitch-Bouito- Passed balls-Jen en-
uinEs. NcEemy. Time Of game--l0- Ur--
plr.-Srnythe Scorer-Elmure-
York of leveling the bOyland field
of the Motor league commenced Mon
day morning under the supervision OF
park commissioner John Fisher The
field is located on Wyoming street
Just west of Rio Graude park. ana
there is sufficient space TO make one
Of the fastest diamonds in the city
II is planned to level the ground tirsL
and then roll the surface down IN
order TO free it from rocks and other
Instructions It is also proposed TO
have each team of the league put up a
small amount of expense money out
Of which base bags. a home plate and
other necessary materials Will De
purchased
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-09
C0GCHI DENIES
STRIKING GIRL
Weeps When Confronted
With Statements Con
corning Murder.

Bologna, Italy, July 9.-HaTlnE re-
ceived first reports from New York
describing the discovery of Ruth
Cruger's body. judge Zuccoui length
Iy Intercepted Alfred Coccbi the
slayer, in his cell yesterday The cross
examination became dramatic when
The judge confronted him with state
ments describing how Cocchi had
bound the Cruger girls arms and
legs, bringing back in all ITS grue-
some details what occurred ia the
motorcycle shop in New York. Cocchi.
overwhelmed by proofs, lost the com
placency ne had maintained and burst
into tears. but insisted he did not
actually strike the Cruger girl who.
he said. hurt herself falling in an
attempt to escape
say Police Aided Escape.
New York, July 9-When iuvesti-
cation Of the Ruth CrUEer case was
resumed today, Henry CruEer. father
of the murdered girl was among the
witnesses waiting TO testify before
the grand jury
Tt was said evidence had been OBJ
tanned that several policemen and
number of private citizens had as
sisted Alfredo CoCchi. the confessed
murderer. TO escape Indictments are
expected against members Of the pO-
lice department.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-09
rovTNcroD- 81 81 A TS-v4FIT 4 TATT1I.

NEW MEX. AUTO NAL LINE
Leaves Tarum a. m Monday We'd
uesdays and Fridays for LovinEton. max
ing corrections al Lexington for Carlsbad
and all points in Pecos valley Returning
leaves Lovi1gton p m on Aonaaya.
Wednesdays and Fridays Tor F-1iuEleW.
Mcdonald King. Scott and Tatum- Fare
one way Tatum 10 Lovington. 81 round
trip, s5-5o- SO pounds baggage earned
free l. II James. Latuna- Rev AeAls2-
LORDSBU RG. TYRONE. slLhLh GAAh
auto, leaves LordsburE daily ?. m VIA
Tyrone leaves Silver Ciry dally a n
via Tyrone. Through fare one way IS;
round trip 81 Silver city 70 Tyrone one
way S20g: round trip 1900 Scott GaFege.
Lo-dsbura. y NJ; Broadway Hotsi. ST.
LAKE VALLEY. Hiusboro aud kingston
auto stage and express line meets all
trains at Lake valley Wire AZ ny e1pen
for special trips anywhere at any time
Rates reasonable r ". Mister, H-llHhoro.
ENGLE-HOr sPRESGs-Chlorids via Els-
plant Butte. mail cars daily except sun
day leaving Eugle a. n Also service cars
20 any point any time The soEernnae n-
depends on me; 50 can you Ask Tor Il A.
Barry. Engle. n n
EOSW Eli. CARRILOZO mail Lne-Our
automobile leaves Carrizozo for hosEeu az
Car leaves Roswell for Carrizozo a. { a. NJ
Arrives at CarriEozo at z-15 p m Through
fare one way. $50 Intermediates points
Sc per r1ile- BaEsage carried Up 70 ~
pounds. 90 pounds free Excess az lc per
pound Operated BY Roswell Auto Co
CARLSBAD a LOFINGTONs y h--Autc.
mail and passenger line Leaves Carlsbad
daily. except sundays. At a. M Arrives
az LovlnEtou at s D. m cars leave Loving
ton daily except sunday az Z a. m for
Carlsbad and all interme diate points IS
lbs BAGGAGE carried free Fare 20 Low
incton. $50. S1-o0 of on all round trips
Telephone Is Carlsbad Auto Co. H c.
Kerr manager.
MOGOILON STAGE LINE AND AUTO-
MOBILE LIVERY.
Daily passenger service 20 and from ali
points between Silver City and Mogollon-
cars leave Silver City on arrival Of santa
Fe train No. S1T. NoEollon. s a. m Cars
TO all points around Silver City Lowest
prices consistent with good service.
BENNETT MOTOR TRANSIT Co.
Pl1ue 30 Opp. the Depoe.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-09
RAILROAD AND AUTOMOBILE TIME TABLES

All trains arrive and depart from Union
station. foot o. san Francisco street AL
arrivals and departures given IN Fl Peso
OF mountain standard time
SANTA Re
For Albuquerque. Denver Chicago. Los
Angeles-S1- S15 Tvs. $50 a M No Ala
from Albuquerque. Denver. Los Angeles.
Chicago-No- sos arvs- 10 a. m. No SIS
Ell PASO s. SOUTHWESTERN.
tWestern Division.
FOR Arizona and CaIfornia-So- s Tvs
From Arizona and Califorula-No.S arvs-
Z a. M. No. at $40 .. m
Eastern Division.l
For kansas City. s. Louis and Chicago
No. 4 Tvs 1855 p n: No . at 4-45 p ~
ass p ms so at 80 p m
For Tucumcari-No. Tvs ESQ a. n
From Chicago St. Louis and Kansas
Clty-No. I arvs- $50 a. H.; No ; at
2:s0 p m
From Tueumeari-No. Z arvs. az 1-,o
c. Fl. s :. A. and <. p. TRAINS.
For san Antonio. New Orleans and
10 at 1880 p M
From washington. New Orleans and san
An.onio-No- arvs- $3.50 p ms No l9l
az 10 p m
6.f5 g. m; No az .. M; No 1o1 at
10-15 p IN
From Ar.zoua and Ca-for1ia-So- 100
arys, 50 a. IA. No . at $50 p m-s No
TEXAS 8 PACIFIC.
For DaIiss and 81. Louis-NSo. Tvs $50
g. m, No. az s .. m.
From St. Louis and Dzuas-eSo- arvH-
1850 a. m. ~. az s-45 p m
MEXICAN CENTRAL
MEXICO q NORTHWEsrERN.
No regular schedule
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-09

I tL- A.. D. 1917 said parts OF streets and
alleys being part OF Durango street TART
OF Chihuahua street part OF Main street
and the alley running lorrEerlv and south
cr-T through block Is o. MlIls's map OF
the CITY OF z Paso. Texas and part % the
alley running uQrtherlv through block SIS
liI-=s map Of the CITY Of p Paso-
Texas NO" each voter striking out from
said ballot the words y rs or NO ac-
cordiuE 20 his desire 20 vote on said propo-
slriou 90 close said parts Of said streets
and alleys
Upon the ascertainusnr OF the result OF
said election 1y the CITY Council q the
City q r Easo. Texas the said CITY Couu-
Gil sEau declare the closing OF said parts
Of said streets and alleys 10 be approved
or NOT approved according 20 the result
OF said election. and IL said ordinances are
approved hF majority Of the votes cast
az said election. -Car the CITY Council shah
so declare said Ordinances closing said
parts OF said streets and alleys In fun
force and effect but should the majority
o. the votes cast az said election dlslp-
prove thu passing OF said ordinance then
and in that event the City Council shall
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-09
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FREDERICK

After an absence Of "a number of
weeks. Pauline Frederick viii be seen
at the Alhambra today and tomorrow
I'm her greatest screen success The
Love That Lives Scudder Middleton,
brother Of George Middleton, who has
written many noted ph0tOplays, has
shown in The Love That Lives that
true romance. tragedy and comedy
can be found in the lowliest Of lives.
as well as IN the higher types Pau
line Frederick has made the role Of
Molly one OF the most notable Of her
entire career. Molly is an unusual
character and the first Of the kind for
a star 10 make famous, as Miss Fred
erick has This is a picture that Is
true to life and one that you can't
forget. for The Love That Lives %
lives up To its title. See this today
or tomorrow a the Aiham5ra- There
viii be no advance in prices-loc. 15c
and 25c The Alhambra is delight
fully cOoI.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-09
REPORT MAGAZINES TAKEN
HAVEN'T COME; MAN HELD

Word was received by the police
department Sunday afternoon from
the Curtis Publishing company a.
Philadelphia. Pa. that no one by the
name Of H Bartholomoe or Stanley
has the right 20 take orders for the
publications OF that company. The
telegram also denies the existence Of
the Keystone Circulation company.
reported TO be at 2I2 Clark street. in
that city. Many people in FL PasO
have tclephOned the police station
that they have ordered magazines
from a man who signs his name Stan
ley and Eartholomoe and that so far
they have not received them. The
city detectives are trying TO find some
one who can identify the young man
who gave the name Of BartholomOe
being held in jail for Investigation.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-09

scores sunday.
MERGERS. is. DiXies- e.
san Ignatius. 90, r. p & $. W g.
ATomograms. IS; Paige, s.
The MERGERS easily defeated the
DfXies Sunday afternoon at the Lamar
school 10 the tune of is TO s. After
the third cInto the MERGERS scored
steadily and the result was never ia
doubt. The inability Of the DiNles 70
support their pitcher and timely hit
ring bv gIckemy. Scotch, Cohen and
Patterson was responsible for the vic
NIcEenlv continued his hitting
streak getting five out of six tries
Duggan the captain OF the DlNles,
VIII leave El Paso Wednesday. and
that team viii have 10 elect new
captain.