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Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-22
Iernoon. Coach Holway accomplishes

ernoon. Coach Holway accomplishes
a double purpose in running off the
inter class meet this year, for not
only does he obtain practice for the
runners, but he also runs the inter-
class off in preseason instead of post
season time.
The distance men travelled a fast
and grinding three laps last night.
Young finished first, but was pushed
hard at the finish by Kid Swanson,
who in turn was closely trailed by
Little AL" the new distance recruit.
The distance men also practiced some
distance starts and finished up the
afternoon by jogging a final lap.
Last night was the first night on
the hurdles. Baker and Carey are the
two hurdle men this year. Baker, the
schools veteran hurdler, is counted
a strong point winner for the school
in this years meet, according to the
"dope" from his generous point gath
ering of last year. Carey, new man
at flying the sticks, has already
achieved considerable motion in this
line.
Baker, Carey, Buckley and Rehkopf
are also speeding considerable IN the
relay event. One remarkable record
of Central's track teams will be test
ed to the utmost at the big Valley
meet this year. In all the years OF
Valley track meets, the Central re-
Law teams have never been beaten,
but this year Nuffer, probably the
best of last years runners IN the
,elay event, will be missing when the
starting gun bangs.
The departure this morning OF Od1n
Thaanum, football and track star OF
Central, who has joined the navy and
who will be assigned to duty aboard
the U. S. S. Marblehead, has taken
another strong point winner from last
Years team. Carey, working extra
time, however, is expected to take his
place.
Central's distance running is ex-
oected to be about on par with that
IF last year, while in the dashes, with
title loss in this line by Central, and
1T least as great loss by the other
aVlley teams, Central racing stock
S undoubtedly generously even bet.
A big school turnout, as well as
considerable turnout from Ell Centro
sport enthusiasts, is expected for at
least Thursday and probably Friday
rights.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-22
MARRIAGES ARE
INCREASED SAYS SEC.
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated fressl
! Sacramento, Jan. %. - Marriage
figures for the year 1917 show that
Mars and Dan Cupid are allies, ac-
cording to George D. Leslie, director
of the state bureau of registration.
According to the reports of county
recorders to Leslie, the year Ameri-
cas- entry into the war was big one
TO weddings.
Increases in marriages was great
est in cities located near army or navy
camps. Marriages of soldiers at Camp
Kearny jumped San Diego county
from fifth place in 1916 to fourth
place in 1917. From San Mateo coun-
ty, where Camp Fremont is located,
the marriage total rose from 326 IN
1915 to sos in 1917.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-22

Varney Bros. store, has moved to Ell
Centre. where she is employed at the
offices of the Holton Power Company.
C. B. Moore entertained at din
ner at the Barbara Worth hotel Miss
Mabel Schelback and her mother, who
| is here on visit.
C. R. Essler entertained number
f friends at his lockwood avenue
residence yesterday afternoon and
evening.
Little Jack Childers is quite ill with
roup and bronchitis.
Rev. Ore, who has just undergone
an operation at the Methodist hospi-
al in Los Angeles, is rapidly recover
ng and expects to return soon.
Messrs. Gorham and Young, repre-
enting the Anti-Saloon League OF
California, are in the city. Mr.. Cor
ham addressed the three church Sun
day. He will remain here until Thurs
day.
Voters for the primary elections,
to be held on April s, are being reg
itered at the city hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Tucker, who
have resided in Calexico for several
years, are moving to Calipatria to
make their home with their son, Blan-
chard, who has an excellent position
in hat growing North End city.
Mrs. J. Rexbelt, after a pleasant
visit to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Palmer of this city, has re-
turned to San Diego, but is so much
pleased with the aVlley that she plans
to return here to make her home.
The sidewalk in front of the Ca
llexico National Bank has been re-
paired and at the east end gradual
ascent provided, where formerly it
was an abrupt step.
Fred McClenghan and son, Tom,
MOTORIZED over from San Diego and
spent the week end with Mrs. Nc
Cleneghan here.
City Marshal Kemp has secured the
new dog tax tags and they are now
ready for distribution. The tax is 81
for male and S4 for female dogs.
Miss Mabel Schelbach and mother,
who is visiting her, and c. B. Moore,
comprised Sunday dinner party at
the Barbara Worth hotel in Ell Cen
tro.
Miss T. NJ. Walker, who has been
here for several weeks, has gone to
San Diego and Los Angeles, after
successful demonstration of the King
products at the Varney stores.
According to late reports, there Is
yet no trace of the McCrary murder
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-22

ture growth of the community
through the reduction of the present
rates.
Showing an increase of 3S over the
same month last year, the Holtville
grammar school reports that the at
tendance for the past month was 394.
The enrolment at the beginning of
the season reached $50, and the pres
ent attendance is very high, accord
ing to Clarence Hodges, supervising
principal of the school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Binsett of
Puyallup, Wash, are visiting here
with their nephew and family, Mr..
and Mrs. Hal Bisnett.
The Bonesteel baby, which has been
confined to the Holtville hospital for
the past week, is improving under DIR.
Wamp's care.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-22
SUNDAY SCHOOL
FEEO At BORDER
Calexico Mcthodists Have a POT
luck" Party, Which Turns out to
Be Lucky for Participants-Red
Cross Chicken Pie Dinner Party for
Jasper District Friday.

The NJ, E. Sunday school held a
''potluck" supper last night at the
church. About forty members were
present, and after hearty and de-
licious meal the members met in ar
enthusiastic conference.
1t was decided that the various in
dividual departments will entertain
imilarly. February 4, the Senior de
partment will entertain the board
members and the members of the
class that wins the automobile con-
test which closes Sunday. The con-
test is extremely close fought be-
tween the Bible class and Paul Pal
mer's class of boys.
Friday, January 25, the Red Cross
of Jasper will give a chicken pie
benefit social at the Jasper school
house. Supper will be served between
6 and o'clock and an interesting
program has been assured.
Miss Alice Bragg, formerly II
charge of the music department a
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-22
.|NTERCLASS MEET
ENTRIES LARGE
)ne More Practice for Central Parti'
sans of the Cinder Path-The Nee,
Will Be Divided Into Two Sections
One to Be Held Thursday and One
Friday.

But one more night of practice re
mains before the big High Schoo
inter-class meet, with the combined
underclassmen and Juniors ranged
against the Seniors.
The races have been praduall1
speeded up, until the pace in prac-
tice has almost reached that which
will be displayed in the meet. Tho
races in the inter-class meet will be
shorter than the races to be run In
the All-Valley meet, scheduled fol
one week later.
The inter-class meet will be di
vided into two performances, the first
at 1870 o'clock Thursday and the sec
ord at the same time on Friday att
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-22
REMOOELL|NC
ALAMO HOTEL
Holtville Builders Are Busy Making
Alterations to Large Business
Building-Great Increase in School
Attendance-Lack of Houses Be-
ing keenly Felt.

Work is under way on the remod
cling of the Alamo hotel and the
shifting of the location of the pres
ent stores, which is to make way fol
the occupation of the corner converg-
ing on Fifth and Holt avenues, by
the Holtville Bank.
The drug store, now occupying the
corner, which is owned by J. ]. Bres-
nahan, will be divided, the store to
take up the east half of the present
location facing Fifth avenue. The
back end will be extended almost to
the alley, and the present corner
will be sumptuously furnished with
all the most modern banking conve-
niences.
Allan Bond of Victoria, B. c., is in
the city few days looking after his
extensive interests. MIR. Bond is the
owner of considerable property near
here, and made the trip from the
Coast to look into conditions, this be-
ing his fist visit to Holtville for five
years. He stated that conditions are
better than ever, and he has decided
to retain his holdings, after going
over the situation.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. K. Fahring are in
receipt of a very interesting letter
from Jean Hall, who has entered the
army, and is now in the quartermas-
ter's department at Camp Fusion,
Kan. Mr.. Mall has many friends in
the locality who will hear with inter-
est about his experiences in the serv-
ice of Uncle Sam, through the cour-
tesy of the Fahrings.
The coming rate hearing which is
scheduled for the city Of Holtville
for February Is is attracting con-
siderable attention among the busi-
ness men of the city, because of the
vital Importance attached to the fu-
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-22
S E E L E Y
FALL FROM HAY BALER
INJURIES SEELEY MAN

Ted Robinson is confined to his
home with a severe case Of sore
hroat, which DR.. Harley fears ma
evelop into quinzy.
George Campbell, popular Seeley
merchant, was called to San Diego on
usiness Monday.
The Seeley Transfer Company have
started work with their hay baler
west of town. They expect 10 have
steady work for the remainder OF the
season.
The Red Cross met for sewing al
home of Mrs. A. r. Ferguson yester-
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-22

Recipes of all foods cooked will be furnished guests
many new ones-such advocated by the National
Food Commssion-represent economy, healthfulness
Bring your pad and pencil. .-..
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-22

ers and it is believed they are across
the line. Captain Myers of San Diego
is still here working on the case, how
ever.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-22
The apparent increas. of 7s6 mar

dPP"fe110 11se1
riages in San Francisco represents a
real gain of between 1900 and 14oo
for the year, as the number Of Japa-
nese weddings at San Francisco drop
ped from 5os in 1916 ito 40 in 1917
on account of the new rules for the
admission of Japanese picture brides
without need Of their being married
lin American style.
The figures for the leading coun-
ties in California in 1917 as COM
Evening star., 1918-07-29
U. S. HEADQUARTERS IN
LONDON IS EXPANDING

LONDON. July 7s-A very rapid
Of American Army head
quarters in London is in progress.
Three new buildings were taken over
last week, including q large ware
house for the quartermaster's depart
ment. Two hospitals were opened re-
Gently by the medical department of
the Army, and these will be running
at full capacity within a few days.
A large building in the center Of the
city will be equipped this week as a
sliaison Office" to house various ac-
tivities involving dealings between
the American and British armies The
provost marshal has q new ONCE in
Golden Square, near PiccAdil1y Circus,
WHARF AL od1e0rs and enlisted man
arriving In London must register
within tNelye hourA
Evening star., 1918-07-29
AMERICANS ARE VETERANS
AFTER ONE BIG BATTLE

LONDON, July 2s.-Reuter's corre-
spondent with the American troops
in France describes the change ef-
fected by active, service on an Amer
lean division, which he last saw few
months ago. He writes:
TT was then eager, raw, young and
expectant Since 1t has been tried by
the ordeal Of fire, and in a great bat
man. the change in the faces
Of these boys is very striking. They
look grave and bronzed. quite like
veterans. They are just as full Of
Tight as ever and at the present mo-
ment are impressing that fact on the
enemy. but they have been through
the valley Of the shadow and have
not come out Of it unchanged"
Evening star., 1918-07-29
Defeated But Not Destroyed,
Retreating Enemy MoU Seeks
Favorable Ground for Stand

There is every indication that the
German high command has succeeded
In extricating its forces from the trap
sprung by Gen. Foch. The resistance
beginning of the allied counter Of
fensivei probably gave them time to
withdraw their heavier guns and
large proportion of their supplies
from the salient This resistance was
very strong along the line south of
west and southwest of Rheims, which
were the vital sectors of the battle
line.
Defeat, But Not Sedan.
The advance of the allies east of
Oulchy-le-Chateau must soon compel
the enemy to evacuate the line from
the Ourcq river toward Scissors for
a considerable distance. Nearer
Rheims; however, the Germans seem
to hold positions that will provide a
pivot for their retreat toward the
Vesle river.
In this region the allies this morn.
ing were getting very close to the
Ardre river, which forms . protec-
ton to the right flank of the ep>auy
positions near Rheims.
AS the situation now staukE the
Germans must be considered to have
suffered severe defeat north of the
Marine, but it is not Ledan.
While the Germans have been busy
getting their forceG back out of the
bag between scissors and Rheims,
their forces further north have been
attacked by the British once more.
Australian troops, attacking on each
side of the Bray-Corbie road, east of
Amiens and north of the Somme river.
took two lines of German trenches
over a two-mile front The Aus
tralians also captured 100 prisoners.
This operation is just to the north
Of Hamel and villers- -Bretonneux,
where the Australians and Americans
early in July won local victory
over the enemy. Further south Is
the line over which the French have
more recently advanced to dominat-
-: sasitions along the Ayra riysx
Evening star., 1918-07-29
BRITISH MUNITIONS
STRIKERS return
Decision at Mass Meeting Is
in Favor of Immediate Re-
sumption in Coventry.
ACTION AT BIRMINGHAM
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
COVENTRY. England July zs.-At
4 mass meeting today the strikers In the
munition plants decided to resume work
Immediately.
Tho meeting adopted a resolution ac-
cepting the governments offer Of COM
mittee inquiry and agreeing to resume
work forthwith on the understanding
that the committee will SIT Immediately
and will include local representatives OF
their union; also that the government
will withhold its threatened action re-
garding calling up notices. and that no
victimization Of individuals takes place"
Return at Birmingham.
BIRMINGHAM, July 2s.-Acting on
a resolution adopted by their col
leagues yesterday. the strikers in mu-
milton works here returned to their
places of employment this morning.
Although their hostility to the en-
the promise of an inquiry into the
situation has reconciled the strikers
to the inevitable Some of them had
a hostile reception from the men
and women who had remained at
work.
It is expected the action taken by
the workers in Coventry and Bir-
mingham will have q soothing effect
in other districts where the men have
been threatening to lay down their
tools.
Evening star., 1918-07-29

From Rheims the line now extends
almost straight southwest to Olizy-ey-
Violane. The forest of Ris is now be-
hind the allies, and they are holding
Champvoisy, to the northeast of the
forest In this region the Germans
have the higher ground and have some
advantage in the artillery duel
Germans stiffen Resistance.
By the Associated Press.
WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN
France. July 2s (mornfng).- for
ward pressure of the allies was con-
tinued uninteruptedly throughout
, Sunday. On Saturday the progress of
the allied forces was extremely rapid,
| with slight opposition from the re-
treating enemy, but yesterday the
Germans everywhere demonstrated
that their power of determined re-
sistance was still very strong.
In the streets of Fere re-enTardenois
| there was very severe hand-to hand
lighting, but the allies eventually OBJ
| tanned the upper hand.
| Late last night fighting was still in
progress for the mastery of ville-en-
Tardenois, the Germans strong point
on the southeasterly side of the sali-
ent, but the allies were gradually
gaining the ascendency here They
are established in the southern por-
| tion Of the town, having beaten of all
efforts of the Germans to dislodge
| them.
Force Crossing of River.
| After conquering Fere-en-Tardenois
the allies next had before them the
difficult task of crossing the River
Ourcq in the face of the strongest
German fire. Happily the river is
running very low just now, for not a
bridge was left intact.
| The allies succeeded in overcoming
| hold on the northern bank, where
| they present a serious menace to the
| enemy.
| Further to the southeast, in the
| neighborhood Of the forest, toward
| the center Of the pocket, both in
fantry and the artillery were heavily
| engaged.
In the region north Of Ris forest
there were some very furious com
| bats. which lasted several hours and
| resulted in the allies gaining possess
was reached by advanced guards
Further to the east cavalry patrols
came into action in the Meuniere
wood and at Villers-Agron- -Aiguixy.
All along this part of the line the
enemy threw great quantities of gas
shells, the fumes of which remained
for long time among the woods.
Evening star., 1918-07-29
DYNAMITE BOMB SINKS
ITALIAN SHIP; SIX DEAD

RIO JANEIRo. Sunday. July 2s.-
The italian steamer Giuseppe Carl
baldi. 1000 tons. has been destroyed
by an explosion 200 miles OF the Bra
lillian coast. Six members of the crew
were killed by the explosion and the
remainder were rescued by the Eng
lish ship Ardgrange. The officers Of
the vessel have reported to the Ital-
ian consul here. to the effect that the
explosion was caused by a dynamite
bomb. which is believed to have been
placed on board the ship by Ger
mans.
The Giuseppe Garfbaldi was for
mer1y tho steamer Cleveland Range.
She was built in 1898 and was $40
feet long and Is feet beam. She was
owned in Genoa, Italy.
Evening star., 1918-07-29
like STONE WALL,
AMERICANS MEET
BEST HUN TROOPS
Bring German Advance to a
Clean Stop and Inflict
Heavy Losses.

LONDON, July 2o.-The Ameri-
cans met Germany's finest regi-
ments in battle south of Sergy last
night, where the enemy threw in the
whole 4th division of Prussian
guards in a desperate counter at
tack.
Advices reaching London this aft
'ernoon, show that the Americans
stood like a stone wall, brought the
Germans to a clean stop and in-
6icted the heaviest losses upon
them.
The dispatches praise the work Of
the Americans highly. but give no de-
tails beyond insisting upon the heavy
losses which the Prussians suffered,
particularly from the American ma
chine gunners.
Ground Won by French.
Tho French won ground on tho i'm
portant front between Scissors and
the Ourcq on the German right flank
today. Launching a new attack this
morning near Grand Rozoy they ad-
vanced a half mile. The high ground
here already is in French hands. The
fighting was stin proceeding at latest
reports received in London late this
afternoon.
Germans Start New Battle.
Tho Germans started . new battle
this morning in. = quiet sector east
Of Rheims by launching q heavy at
tack against French positions on Hin
1s1. near Mont Sans Nom. When lat
est dispatches were filed, the fighting
was proceeding without much ad-
vantage on either side.
Evening star., 1918-07-29
Provisions of American Law.
SIX FIRMS MUST STOP
BRIBERY TO GET TRADE.

Orders to abandon the practice OF
tribing employees of their customers to
obtain sales have been issued by the
Federal Trade Commission against four
yarnish concerns in Chicago. another In
Toledo and q Chicago printing house.
The firms affected by the order are tho
Chicago Varnish Company. the Twin
CITY Varnish Company. the Wheeler
Varnish Works, the q. J. Liebach
varnish Company and the Henry, O.
Shepard Printing House, al Of Chicago,
and the Royal yaxnash Company Of To-
ledo. -. =. e.s.al ; =.
Evening star., 1918-07-29
VENGEFUL ENEMY
BOMBS WOUNDED
American Congressman Wit
ness Airplane Attack on
a Hospital Train.
SAFETY FIRST HUN RULE
By JuNIus n. WOOD.

Cablexram to The Evening Star and
Chicago Daily News. Copyright. 1913.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY AT
THE FRONT. July 2s.-Unable to
stem the allied human Gordon tight
ening around tho salient along the
130-kilometer (seventy-eight-mile
front, the Germans yesterday re-
sumed their tactics of attacking de-
fenseless hospital trains.
The attacks were made with bold
ness. though 1t did not require much
in spots where they were undefended
by anti-aircraft guns
A squadron of German bombing
aeroplanes flew over the lines in the
afternoon searching for ambulancees
bringing back our wounded. Our ar
tillery. which was hurriedly occupying
battery-emplacements: supply trains,
that were moving forward and
marching infantry were all able to
defend themselves. and. therefore,
were unmolested.
Roads Sprayed With Bullets.
Trucks and ambulances returning
along the same roads and carrying
wounded men. whose nerves were al
ready unstrung from suffering, were
picked for attack. The roads were
sprayed constantly with streams of
bullets from machine guns. the aero
planes occasionally swooping low
enough to drop bombs with telling ef-
feet
One of these attacks was witnessed
by party Of American congressman
visiting the front. Their automobile
had stopped on the opposite side Of
ravine SO as not to attract attention.
Those in the party were Burton e.
Sweet of Iowa, John Tillman of Ar
kansas. David Kincheloe of Kentucky,
George Y. Young of North Dakota and
c. C. Dowell of Iowa
Wounded Men Thrown Out
The men saw four German planes
come down over a truck loaded with
wounded, big. bombs exploding in
their wake and throwing up the
earth like geysers.
The truck lurched to the side of
the road as it was struck by a bomb
and the wounded were thrown out A
moment later, before the dust had
settled, another truck rumbled up,
picked up the wounded and dead from
the vicinity of the shattered cAEninn
and continued on to the hospital
That is something in the war
which until now we did not believe
could be true" said one Of the con-
gressmen.
Evening star., 1918-07-29
ITALY GIVES AMERICAN
TROOPS WARM WELCOME

ROME, July 2s.-The newspapers to-
day prominently display announce
ment Of the arrival Of American
troops at a point behind the italian
front Tie Americans were enthusi-
astically greeted everywhere along
the route, patriotic associations turn
ing out with bands.
The soldiers, most Of whom are Ital-
ian Americans, are stationed at q
camp arranged for several weeks ago
BY the military mission which visited
the italian front
Evening star., 1918-07-29
8 STEEL SHIPS DELIVERED
BY SHIPYARDS LAST WEEK

Eight steel ships with q total dead
weight tonnage Of $3.50 were de-
nvered by American shipyards last
week. the shipping board announced
today. Launchings for the week in
cluded ten steel vessels with a total
tonnage Of 63.250 and five wooden
ships with total tonnage Of $4,000.