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Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
ROMANS DETERMINED
,, TO GIVE THEIR FOE
NO REST AND ATTACK
WITH A RTIL LERY
AND AIRPLANES.
Germans Make Raids on the
We rdun Defenders and
Take Prisoners, According
to a Report Coming From
Berlin.

Rome, Feb. 9.-There was consid-
cradle artillery fire along the Italian
mountain front between the Brenta
and Piave yesterday, although unfa-
vorable weathered hampered the work
of both the artillery and infantry, the
War Office announced today. Italian
aircraft carried out an effective raid
on the rear of the Austrian lines, drop
ping a ton of bombs. The statement
reads:
ARTILLERY and infantry actions were
considerably interfered with by un-
favorable weather. Between the Bren-
ia and Piave our small calibre guns
made very effective concentration
of fire on enemy lines north of Monte
Solarolo, and some lively encounters
occurred at advanced posts in the area
north of Monte Grappa and the Alamo
basin.
"wednesday one of our airships,
after a difficult trip, reached the
hostile aviation ground at Motta di
Livenza, dropping a ton of explosives
with very good results and returning
safely"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
LOS ANGELES AND SAN
FRANCISCO MEN ARE
n A BBED AND WILL
KEEP COMPANY WITH
ZOGG.
Five Charged With At
te mp ted Conspiracy to
Overthrow Government of
Lower California and Set
Up a Republic.

Los Angeles, Feb. 9.--Two addition
al arrests in connection with the al
deged Zogg Myles- Draper conspiracy
to assemble and ship arms and ammu-
milton to Mexico, were made stimuli
taneously yesterday. P. G. Ferrer,
president of the Mexican National
Trading Company of 112 Market ST.,
San Francisco, was taken into Gus
tody in that city on complaint is
sued by United States District At
torney O'Connor here, and Wilmot B.
Grant, a Los Angeles mining engi-
neer, was arrested on a similar pro-
cess
Grant has offices in the Story build
ing and has been a resident of Los
Angeles since 1907. For some time
past he has ben engaged in exploiting
potash proposition at Silver Lake,
San Bernardino county. He expressed
surprise and Indignation at his ar
rest.
Asked if he had any acquaintance
with Ferrer, Grant said he met him
last October. The complaint ALLEGES
that Grant conspired with Ferrer,
Zogg, Myles and Draper in this city
last July. Grant intimated that his
acquaintance with Ferrer had not been
of a very satisfactory character.
Grant said he had never heard of
Zogg, Draper or Myles until the COM
plant was read to him by the COM
missioner.
The hearing of Zogg. Myles and
Draper is set before Commissioner
Hammack on Monday, and it is pre-
sumed that Ferrer will he here by
that time, unless he should resist re-
moval, which is unlikely
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
BILLS PASSED BY
IRRIGATION DIST.
Expenditures of the Irrigation District
for the Month of January, the Bills
Being Passed at the Last Meet
ing, Include the Salaries of the Di-
rectOrs.

At the last meeting of the irriga-
were given out today at the district
office, the following bills were or
dered paid:
Herman -Worthington Co., ma
terials and supplies ......$ 30.09
Southern Pacific Co., charges
on freight shipments ...... 67.42
J. NJ. Edmunds, mileage ard
salary as director, Jan..... 1920
Leroy Holt, mileage and sal
ary as director, Jan ...... 150.50
c. d. Manning, mileage and
salary as director, jan. 1900
r. d. McPherrin, mileage and
salary as director, JAM. 1870
J. S. Nickerson, mileage and
salary as director, JAM. 158.40
Agnes & Mitchell, labor and
material during Nov, 1917 1875
Mrs H. NJ. Bump, hay fur
nished during JAM, 1873. 237.O7
Sunset Studio, passport pic
lures Observation-Disclosures. 1915
Wilett & Burr, rental of equip
ment, etc, Oct. and Nov... 2724.75
J. o. Heaton, auto service for
| JAM, use of directors 49,. $500
Southern Pacific Co., repairs
| to equipment ......... 17.5E
/ Imperial Valley Hdw. Co.,
materials and supplies .... 26.9t
Strawn Electric Co., labor and
material furnished ....... 1885
Atlas Imperial Engine Co.,
material and supplies 49,. 1896
Pacific Pipe and Supply Co.,
material during Dec, 1917. 5000
Llewellyn Iron Works, ma
terial and supplies during
Dec, 1917 ............. 214.02
The Braun Corporation, ma
terial furnished during Dec.
1917 Observation-Disclosures. 1882
Whterhouse and Lester Co.,
material furnished during
Dec, 1917 .............. 2l.6O
Kessling's Meat Market, meat
for commissary ......... 66O.33
j. G. Scott, supplies during
Oct, Nov, and Dec, 1917 $500
Yuma Meat Market, meat for
commissary at Andrade.. 34.5G
Administration payroll, Jan,
1918 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 46O3.s9
Total OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES "a
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
THOUSANDS At
INSPECTION Of
CAMP KEARNEY
SCORES OF IMPERIAL VALLEY
FOLK JOURNEY ACROSS THE
MOUNTAINS TO SEE THE BOYS
OF BATTERY ID AND 1HF 9TH
Err COMPANIES PARADE.
First Public Appearance of the Boys
| at American Lake, Washington, Be-
fore Distinguished Army Officer
Many Imperial Valley Folk Are at
Camp Lewis.
(By Associated Press)

Camp Lewis, Wash, Feb. 9.-First
inspection since National Army men
began training at Camp Lewis took
place today, when Brigadier General
E. A. Helmick, inspector general Of
the United States army, accompanied
by Major w. |. Reed, arrived at the
cantonment.
Todays inspection brought the One
Hundred and Eighty Brigade,
including the Three Hundred and Six
ty-third and Three Hunred an Sixty
fourth infantry regiments together for
the first time an gave the more than
1000 California soldiers an opportu-
nifty to demonstrate what they have
learned of the soldering game.
The screaming of big shells was
heard for the first time at Camp Lew
is today, when Brigadier General Ed
ward Burr had a full regiment of
light artillery on the range for prac-
tice. The men have been practicing
for weeks in the handling of the big
guns and, according to Brigadier Gen
Ieral Burr, made an excellent show
ing.
Permission has been given by Brig
adler Geneial F. S, Foltz to A. O. Ben
son to bujld a 500-room hotel il
Green park, the camp playground, tc
cost $500,000 There will be two OF
more similar structures.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
CALEXICO
PARENT-TEACHER
ASSN. MEETING
Calexico Organization Holds an In
teresting Session, at Which Work
for Remainder OF Year IS Planned
Mrs. Cummings Talks on Child La
bOr-Pupils Give Demonstration.

CaleXico, Feb. 9.-The CaleXico Par
ent-Teachers' Association held a we'll
attended meeting in the mathematics
room of the High School building.
In the absence of the president, Mrs.
Krotz, Mrs. l.. M. Jones, presided, and
the interesting program was greatly
enjoyed by all members. Mss Huff's
class rendered a pretty song, which
was followed by an instructive talk
on Child Labor by Mrs. Cummings.
A demonstration by the pupils of
Miss Cleveland's room was amusing.
The banner was awarded Miss Lien
berg of the Rockwodo schol. The
question of having truant officer
was discussed by F. F. FannirG and
the president was, on motion, instruct
ed to name a committee of five, one
from each district, to investigate. Pro-
fessor Sherwood announced the art
exhibition to be given at the High
School Wednesday evening next,
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
DIR. ROGERS TO SPEAK
AT CHRISTIAN CHURCH

F. NJ. Rogers, state secretary Of
the Christian Missionary Societv of
Southern California, who is to be a
visitor in the Valley next week, will
speak at both morning and evening
services at the State Street Christian
church tomorrow.
Mr.. Rogers, who for many years
was the pastor of the First Christian
Church of Long Beach, one of the
strongest churches of the Brotherhood,
accepted the larger work of state sec
retary about four years ago and has
been equally as successful in the lat
ter work as in the former work. He
is a man of wide experience and an
earnest and eloquent speaker.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
THEODOBA POLLAK
IS AMONG INDICTED
(By Associated Press)

San Francisco, Feb. 9.-The mar
shall has announced that Theodore
Pollak and two other officials of the
Industrial Workers of the World De-
tense League, and Basil Safforis, pres
ident of the Latin branch of the or
ganization, are among fifty-five who
have been indicted.
Sacramento, Feb. 9.-Arraignment
of the indicted Industrial Workers of
the World has been postponed until
February 16. Assistant District At
torner Johnson said the defendants
were charged with general cnspir-
acy to foment strikes, destroy crops
and manufacturing plants, and other
wise harass the government.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
Medals for Heroes.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Feb. 9-Secretary Dam
iels today announced that he had
awarded medals of honor to Seamen
Graves Maxwell of New Mexico, and
Tedford Cam of New York, for eX-
traordinary heroism. Graves prevent
ed serious damage by eXtinguishing
burning waste near powder aboard the
Pittsburg, on December 23, after he
had been thrown to the deck by an
explosion. Cam ntered flooded
compartment of the patrol vessel May
November 5, stopped leak and pre-
vented the vessel from sinking.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
SOCIETY EDITOR WILL
WRITE OF SOLDIERS

Mrs. A. E. Nance, society editor of
The Press, left this morning for San
Diego and the coast cities. She will
visit her son. Ward S. Nance, who is
at the naval training school at Bal
boa, and a second son, Victor Name,
of San Diego, who is soon to join his
brother in the nations service. Mrs.
Nance has promised to write of the
boys in camp for the readers of The
Press. Watch for her interesting ar
ticleS.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
RESPONSIBILITY OF
LOSS OF GALL|GHER
lBV Associated PreSSl

Washington, Feb. 9.-Delav in de-
livering orders to the American forces
in France was responsible for Troop
er Galliher being taken prisoner in
the Germans first raid on the Ameri-
can trenches, Representative Huddles-
ton today told the House, in discussing
expenditures of the Postoffice Depart
ment in the delivery of mail. He said
orders were sent September 26 to
a discharge to Gallaher, who is 10.
The orders did not arrive until Octo-
Der 6. He was captured October g.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
ROOSEVELT BETTER
DURING THE NIGHT
(By Associated Press)

New York, Feb. DIR. Harold
Keyes, who attended Colonel Roose-
welt throughout the night, said he
rested comfortably. Letters and tele-
grams from all parts of the country
continued to reach the hospital today.
Specialists report progressive i'm
provement" in the colonels condition
during the last twenty-four hours.
Friends expressed the belief that
the turning point had been reached
and that the colonel is now recovering
Attending physicians fixed the prob
able date of his release from the hos
pital at three weeks hence.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
FREE METHODIST
MISSION OPENS UP

The Free Methodists have opened
mission hall in Imperial at 1O5 Inn
perial avenue.
Rev. w. w. La Rue and Rev. Harry
H. Black and wife are in charge of
the work and it is surely blessed of
God.
Some cases of the saloons finished
product have been soundly converted
to God and are working to convert
Others.
Men come to Imperial who have
worked hard for three months or more,
with $3.50, and the saloon gets it in
four or five days.
The evangelists are asking God TO
show the people that the saloon is
the legalized enemy Of all good.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
.BOSCHE DOG BARKS,
US. RAID FRUS IRA TED
(By Associated Press)

With the American Army in France,
Feb 9.-The bark of a German dog
listener prevente dan American pa
troll from executing a daring stroke.
Two corporals and two privates NOV
ing toward the German lines were in
spectng the opening in a wire en-
tanglement when the dogs bar kdrew
machine gun fire and a bomb. The
patrol dropped to the ground and
listened to the Germans talk. One
corporal understood what he heard.
Later they rejoined party of Amer
leans in an abandoned trench, which
was shelled by the Germans.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
FIRST SEPARATE
PEACE SIGNED
BY GERMANS
UKRANIANS FIRST TO YIELD TO
BLANDISHMEN OF TEUTONS,
BUT RUSSIA DOES NOT RECOG-
NIZE IT AND MAY ATTACK ITS
LATE ALLY FROM THE REAR.
One of the Richest Grain-GrOwing
Regions of Europe Practically Be-
comes Ally of Central Powers, by
the Signing of Peace Treaty, 1t
Is Reported
(By Associated Prsss)

Copenhagen, FEB. "a peace
agreement was signed between the
Teutons and Ukranian representatives
according to an announce
ment from Berlin. This is the first
peace signed during the great war
The so-called Ukranian republic en-
braces rich grain growing lands, which
will now be planted to grain, which
Berlin hopes to profit by.
The measure of Teuton success in
signing this peace will, however, be
determined by the extent OF the ra-
dius of control of territory.
The Bolsheviki government will re-
fuse to recognize the peace treaty
made by delegates they have repudl-
ated, and there is talk in Petrograd Of
attacking the Ukranians.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
RED GUARDS MASSACRE|I Il
F|NNS, IT IS REPORTED
(By Associated Press)

London, Feb. "a Copenhagen dis
patch says special correspondent
who escaped from Helsingfors report
ed that the Red Guards made fright
full slaughter of great masses of Fin
nish people, plundering and killing
most brutally. Large numbers of
public buildings in Helsingfors have
been destroyed. The Red Guards are
unable to control the people and an
archy is increasing. Red Guards and
Russian Bolsheviki destroyed store
houses containing food from Denmark
for starving Firms.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
AVIATION NOT At ALL
HAzARDOUS-PERSH|NG
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Feb. 9.-In a report
from General Pershing that aviation
is not e xtra hazardous service, Sec
retary Baker submitted to the Senate
military committee today bill to re-
peal extra pay allowances, in the avi-
alton service, averaging about so per
cent The measure would also create
a new grade of aviator to be filled
by especially qualified civilians, who
would be pay $3.50 monthly.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
WATER COMPANY
ELECTIONS HELD
NEXT TUESDAY
NOS. l AND IL WILL CHOOSE d.
ERS OF |. V. LONG STAPLE COT
TON GROWERS ASSOCIATION
WILL CHOOSE NEW OFFICERS.
No. II Has a Fight on It's Hands,
Many of the Stockholders Desiring
Offices of the Company to Be
Moved to Seeley-Effort to Out a
Certain Director.

Tuesday the annual meetings cf
Water Companies Nos. ! and " VIII
be held at Imperial. 1t may be the
last time that the directors of No.
II are chosen in that city, for there
is determine movement among many
of the stockholders of the southern
end Of the district to move the Of
fices to Seeley. This is the main is
sue Of the No. II campaign. Another
issue is the removal of a certain di-
rector, who is accused of dominating
the board.
In No. /, there seems to be no op-
position to the reelection of the pres
ent directors, with the possible eX-
ception of one.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
FIRST CONFERENCE OF
REPUBLICAN SENATORS
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Feb. 9.-Senate Repub-
licans today held their first conference
since the Unite dStates entered the
war. They discussed administration
measures. Later Republican Leader
Gallinger said the conference was not
for the purpose of securing party ac-
tion. Republican senators, as here
tofore, will give coordinate support
to all necessary legislation for the
prosecution of the war;" he said.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
Paris War Office.

Paris, Feb. S.-The official report
from the French War Office tonight
on operations in Macedonia reads:
"Army of the east, February 8: In
the environs of Sokol Serbian infantry
repulsed an enemy accommodating par
tv; the artillery was active north Of
Monastir.
Called aviators have bombarded
with success enemy encamnments in
the valley of the Vardar. Two enemy
airplanes wer brought down."
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
SPANISH STEAMSHIP IS
SENT TO OCEANS BED
(By Associated PreSs)

Madrid, Feb 9-It is officially an
nounced that the Spanish steamship
Sebastian was topedoed while en- ruote
to New York. The crew were saved
The Italian steamer Duca Digenova
was torpedoed and is reported to have
sunk off Murvedro beach. The Span
ish minister of marine has asked the
Valcenia authorities to report. If the
sinking is confirmed protest will
be forwarded to Berlin. The Spanish
press considers the case extremely Sc
rious.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
SEARCH FOR SPY
ON STEAMSHIP
Thirty-six Persons Held on Suspicion
of Attempting to eGt Papers to
Germany on the Steamship Nieuw
Amsterdam, Due to Sail from New
York Today.
(By Associated Press)

Atlantic Port, Feb. 9.-Federal Of
ficials are maintaining silence in re-
gard to the reported capture Of a
spy and discriminating evidence aboard
the steamship Nieuw Amsterdam.
Sarch of steamers went on unabated
today. Thirty-six men and three wom-
en-, first and second class passengers,
were removed from the liner, and are
still detained under guard. The work
of searching thousands of steerage
passengers has been begun.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
NO INTIMATION OF LAND
HAVING BEEN WITHDRAWN

The register and receiver of the
local land office continue to re-
ceive applications for the land in
Section l3 South, Range II East,
recently thrown open by the gov
ernment. Phil Brooks, former re-
ceiver, this morning stated that
the office had received no init
nation that the General Land Of
flee intended to withdraw the sec
ton. as reported by one of the
land office force.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
Mrs. Metcalf Dies.
(By Associated Press)

Belfast, Feb. 9,-More than a hun
dred American Tuscania survivors ar
rived here today, escorted to their
temporary headquarters by a battalion
of the Royal Irish regiment and regi-
mental bands. Crowds greeted them
enthusiastically. They appeared little
worse for their experiences except
for their nondescript clothing. Many
wore British army coats.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
Berlin ReDOrt.

Berlin, Feb. 9 (via London)-There
was activity only at few points along
the western front yesterday, army
headquarters announced today. Ger
man troops made raids in the Verdun
region which resulted in the capture
of prisoners.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
PISMO CLANS FROM SALTON
SEA ON FIREMEN'S MENU

Fire Inc feFOlsOm and his wOr-
thy pyrotechnic aide. JSOseph +.
Seymour, Jr., appeared III The
Press office today with two large
Pismo calms, which they said came
from the Salton sea. They were
exhibited as part of the Hoover
lunch to be given the guests at the
firemen's grand ball at the Ma
sonic Temple Thursday evening.
The nature of the favOrs will re-
main a profound secret until the
night in question.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
TO EXPEL ENTENTE
MISSIONS IN RUSSIA
(By Associated Pressl

Stockholm, Feb. 9.-Constantiia Gia-
mandi, Rumanian minister to ePtro-
grad, who is now at Harpanda, says
diplomatic missioners of the Sreat
powers will soon leave ePtrograd. &C
cording to the Dagbald, Foreign Min
lister Trotsky telegraphed to Rena, or
dering Giamandi returned, but Trotz-
ky's orders were not obeyed at Re-
ma.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
GERMANS AGAIN BEATEN
BEFORE VEROUN FORTS
(By Associated Press)

With the French Army in France,
Feb. 9.-The Germans have suffered
costly defeats since February 2, in
seven vain raids before Verdun. They
failed to gain a single permanent ad-
vantage, although they employed large
bodies of troops.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
French Official.

Paris, Feb. 9.-Following is today's
official communication:
"There is nothing to report with
the exception of successful raid by
the French on small German post
west of Forges, on the Verdun front
west of the Meuse."
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
RUSSIAN CONVENTION
OPENS IN NEW YORK
(By Associated Press)

New York, Feb. 9.-The first All
Russian Civic Convention in America
opened three-day session here to-
day, with 500 delegates attending. 1t
is explained the convention is in con
trast to recent meeting held of the
Bolsheviki and other extreme radical
Russians. The delegates represent SO
races and represent 80 regions of Rus
sia.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
Wounded in Action.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Feb. General Per
shing today reported that Private
Frank Chavers of San Jose, Cal, was
wounded in action on January 30.
Privates Ross, San Francisco, and
Tehachapi, died of pneu-
monia and gunshot wounds, respec-
lively.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
British High commissioner Arrives.
(Ry Associated PreSs)

10Y AoSUOIaVOV CNoI
Atlantic Port, Feb. 9.-Pearl Read
ing, recently appointed British high
and special ambassador
to the United States, arrived here to-
day on his way to his post.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
GERMANS CAPTURE
AMERICAN PRISONERS

Dateless-Germans have raided the
American lines in Lorraine and cap
tured prisoners. Berlin staff head
quarters fixed the place of the raid
as north of Xivray, which is along the
southern edge of the St. Mihiel sail
ent. This announcement definitely
fixes for the first time the location
of the sector the Americans hold.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
"Wets" Lay Plans.
lRY Associated Pressl

San Francisco, Feb. 9.-The San
Francisco Grape Protective Associa-
ton discussed plans for the next po-
litical campaign at its annual meet
ing today.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
ALIENS CAN REGISTER
FOR ANOTHER WEEK
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Feb. 9.-Attorney Cen
eral Gregory today announced that he
had extended until February Is the
the time for closing registration Of
German enemy aliens. Lack of blanks
interfered with the work of registra-
ton in the West.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
POSTPONE Suffrage Amendment

Washington, Feb. 9.-It is an
nounced there will be no effort to con-
slider the suffrage amendment until
sufficient votes for it's adoption have
been assured.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
Ambassador Francis Heard From
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Feb 9.-The receipt of
a cable dated February S has dispelled
the fear that Ambassador Francis
might have been expelled from Petro-
grad. The ambassador did not refer
to any conflict with the ePtrograd
authorities. There is some indication
of improvement in the relations be-
the Bolsheviki and the embassy.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
British RepOrt.

London, Feb. 9.-The German artil-
lery has been active north of st. Quen-
tin, according to an official statement
from British headquarters in France
and Belgium, issued today.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
Austrian aCbinet Resigns.

Amsterdam, Feb. S.-,A Vienna dis
patch says the resignation of the en-
tire Austrian cabinet has been ten
dered to the emperor.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-09
Committee of Inquiry Named.
(Bv Associated Press !


Rome, Feb. 9.-The cabinet has
named committee to inquire into
the Italian defeat on the Isonzo front
last October.
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