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Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-02
CASE
IN PROTEST
To RAISE Of
POWER RATE
MANY Witnesses Are Exam
ined in the Hearing on the
HOltOn Power Co.'s Appli-
cation for Increased Rates

The story of constant interruptions
in service with consequent heavy loss
to many Valley BUSINESS houses and n
convenience and suffering during the
| hot weather to thousads was recount
ed in telling manner at this morn
ing's session of the inquiry of the
State Railroad Commission into the
application of the Holton Power Com
pany for an increase in rates.
On the other hand the corporation,
through one or two witnesses, showed
that the most efficient service could
not be maintained without the water
power necessary to run its auxiliary
plant at Holtville, and that the sys-
tenn was being operated at loss, es-
pecially under war conditions.
The hearing was presided over by
Harry A. Encell, examiner for the
railway commission, who was accom-
panied by R. M. Vaughn, assistant
gas and electric engineer for the COM
mission. Appearing before the exam
iner were four attorneys represent
ing three municipal and one public
corporation.
These corporations were all oppos-
ing the raises applied for and coun-
tered by showing poor class of serv-
ice. The attorneys were: J. S. Larew,
representing the City of Ell Centre;
Phil D. Swing, representing the 1rri-
gaton District; James E. Barker, rep
resenting Calexico, and H. M. Dyke
for the City of Imperial.
Witnesses called to the stand dur
ing the morning session were: A. B.
West, president of the Southern Sier-
ras Power Company; R. H. Carey,
general manager of the California
Central Creameries; o. E. Ohmsted,
manager of the Imperial Valley Bak-
ing Company; Merrill D. Davis pub
Usher of The Press;J. A. Cook, man.
ager of the Palace theatre, and A..
L. Graves, foreman of Coggins ma
chine shop.
President West testified that the
company was operating under war
conditions that called for increased
expenditure of 100000 a year, Of
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-02
LIBERTY LOAN
TRAIN DRAWS
THOUSANDS To
SEE EXHIBIT I
Coming of the War Special
Was a Stirring and Patri-
Otic Chapter in History of
the Valley.

One of the most memorable occa-
sions in teh local patriotic chapter
of the war was the four-hour visit to
Ell Centre last night of the Fourth
Liberty Loan war exhibit train. 1t is
estimated that between 5000 and 5000
persons passed through the cars in
an inspection of the grim trophies OIL
war they bore.
Although nearly an hour and half
behind its schedule. the trains arrival
was welcomed by crowd Of several
who cheered as they glimpsed
the fighting American eagle, sur
rounded by Allied flags and banners,
on the front of the engine.
While the majority of the men,
of the train party, numbering forty
five persons, were dining at the Bar
bara Worth hotel as guests of the
local committee, the exhibit cars were
thrown open to the public. Trim fight
ing men. marines, added verbal ex-
plantations to descriptive cards on the
different relics.
During the first hour and half of
the exhibit a marine standing at the
exit with counting machine counted
1888 persons who witnessed the ex-
hibit. Preceding the speaking pro-
gram, which was participated in by
Attorney John Biby Of Los Angeles
and three war veterans, the Marine
band from Mare Island paraded the
streets, playing stirring martial airs
A crowd of probably 5000 remained
to listen to the rousing patriotic
speeches. The train pulled out for
Yuma shortly before midnight.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-02
LOAN
SUBSCR|P
BEHIND
BOND ISSUE

Final totals today Of sales for bonds
of the Fourth Liberty loan up to and
including yesterday disclosed the fact
that Ell Centre will never 60 over the
top at her present rate.
Chairman j. E. Davis, when asked
for the total of sales for today, said
to Press representative:
"Really, l don't want to give you
the figures. We have perhaps done a
fair business for a peanut stand"
The total sales including Tuesday
were $71,60O, which represents four
days selling This sum is $4,000 less
than the first four days sales for the
Third Liberty loan.
There have been 366 individual sales
made, and the largest single sale
made to date is $1,000.
City Chairman j. E. Davis empha-
sized the necessity for everyone to
be ready for the Liberty Loan COM
mittee when they call, and to avoid
making promises to buy next week or
tomorrow, but to buy your bonds now.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-02
CARRY REGISTRY
CARD IS WARNING
To DRAFT men

Carry your registration or classi-
fication card with you day and
night.
For we know not the day nor the
hour when the policeman will chal-
lenge you.
The law is explicit and the attor-
new general of the United States,
Thomas S. Gregory, has instructed
federal officials throughout the coun-
try to enforce it strictly.
Yesterday the exemption board re-
ceived a notice requesting that the
newspapers should give warning to
all those who registered on September
IL that Section 81 of the Act of May
1S, 1917, applies to them just as it
did to the first registrants of June 5,
1917. This law says:
"Until notice of final classification
is received by the registrant, he should
keep always in his personal possess
sion his registration certificate and
he is required to display same when
ever called upon by a police official
or member of a local or district board
to do so. After receipt of notice of
final classification, it will no longer
be necessary to- retain the registra-
ton certificate, but thereafter the reg
istrant is hereafter required to keep
always in his possession this notice
of final classification and to exhibit
the same whenever called upon to do
so by any member of local or dis
trict board or any police official"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-02
ARE YOU KEEPING THE FAITH?

When boys the training and finally for
the they that who allowed remain
at home would back them
that when of boys meets an enemy ON
patrol else to from lines
to put the actin He dives into him with all the
behind him.
you keeping faith when bond statesmen and ladies
call on you you say will later Il will give my
Mrs. Jones Mrs. Smith"
you realize that all this procrastnaon entails hardship
labor your volunteer workers?
You realize committee working without of
any kind, and willing to do
But do you harder for u.s. There
big business proposition put before people that has been thor
ouehly advertised this bond drive and have
had preparations take share OF the
bonds.
YOU have neglected duty and
criticism for being ready with your subscription
when first solicitor calls
Quite citizens have volunteered their svbscrp
tions and commend them for it.
To those who sufficiently interested in their coutrys
welfare and safety young manhood who brave
facing he modern invention and intensive
organization has gotten together we say:
willing call and ask for your subscription
nay you but persist holding off or
sideseppng entirely evadng the mat
ter you forward nothing better than contempt
You know this bond drive is
You know the government needs the
You know boys expecting you to 90 your part
Are you going to do it?
are, why not DO 1T NOW?
J. E. DAVIS, Chairman Liberty Bond Committee
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-02
.bULGAR ARMY
LEAVE SERBIA
|NAGREEMENT
WITH TREATY.
Troops of Occupation Give
Up the Lands They Con-
quered as the Allies of the
Central Powers.
(By Associated Press)

London, Oct. 2.-The Bulgars are
evacuating Serbia.
Anti-German and pacifist riots are
in progress throughout Bulgaria, ac-
cording to Zurich dispatch.
The Cologne Gazette says the Turk
ish cabinet has decided in all circum-
stances to adhere to it's alliance with
the Central Powers.
Saturdays Vienna newspapers de-
scribe the tremendous sensation
caused by the Bulgarian collapse. The
was that Bulgaria's Sc?
cession had administered grave blow
to the Dual Monarchy. There was a
panic on the Vienna bourse and pan
on the Budapest bourse
caused suspension of business.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-02
Busy day For
Marine Office

The popularity of the Marine Corps,
whose picked men have been making
a wonderful record on the fighting
line in France, is attested by the fact
that yesterday was the busiset day
in the history of the local recruiting
office.
The day marked the reopening Of
recruiting and forty-seveh applica-
tions for enlistment were filed with
with Sergeant Kern, the officer in
charge. No men will be accepted un-
til official announcement of the quota
assigned to this district is received.
"From messages received from Los
Angeles hear that the same re-
markable tribute has been paid to the
marines all over the country" said
Sergeant eKrn. "New York, for in
stance, had it's complete quota filled
before the sun set"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-02
H|NDU'S MARITAL
TROUBLES REACH
COURT OFFICERS

By his surrender today of half
dozen uncashed checks for $40 each,
Probation Officer a. w. Swanson to-
day wrote the word "Finis" to one
of the most unusual tales of marital
woe ever recorded in his office.
Several months ago A. Debon, a
Hindu of the Meloland section, went
to Ell Paso to get wife. His quest
was successful, resulting in his mar
riage to a Mexican woman, 27 years
of age.
A few weeks after they settled
down to the humdrum life of the ranch
the bride became dissatisfied and re-
fused to live with her husband. He
agreed to a separation and to pay
ment of $50 monthly to the support
of the woman and her 12-year-old
daughter by another marriage.
The first check was cashed the day
their troubles climaxed. Just week
later the woman eloped with a man
of her own race. She never returned
for her monthly allowance, although
the husband deposited the check reg
ularly. The news was broke to him
the other day and, although he burst
into a fit of weeping, he claimed the
uncalled for money.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-02
Desert. Hindu
For New Love

The complicated marital affairs Of
Guedit Singh, we'll do rancher who
lives near Seeley, reached the court
house today for solution after the ar
rest of Singh and his pretty young
Mexican wife for quarrel which
brought sudden climax to their three
weeks honeymoon.
The pair were taken into custody at
Seeley last night, when Guedit is al
legged to have attempted physical vio-
lence on his bride when she refused
to take up her residence at his ranch
home. This morning in Judge May
fields court the girl, who was Jesus
Calderon of Ell Paso, declared that
she did not love the Hindu, would not
live with him, but would not prose-
cute him on a battery charge
The pair have just returned from
a honeymoon trip which began at the
brides home and ended at San Diego.
Guedit asserts he will not let his at
tractive wife get away from him and
if necessary will spend "lots money"
to keep her.
The girl, who is only II, told Pro-
baton Officer Swanson story which,
if proved true, would send her hus-
band to the penitentiary on Statutory
charge. She also alleges that his
jealousy has made her life miserable.
The officers do not credit her story.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-02
ALLIED RUSSIAN
FORCE ADVANCES
ON BOLSHEWK|S
r(By Associated Press)

Archangel, Monday, Sept. 30
Americans, British, Russians and
French occupy villages on both banks
of the Dvina river to a point 1875 miles
north of Kotlas. They have advanced
rs miles during the last two weeks
and are now about 375 miles southeast
of Archangel. The river is blocked
further south of Bolsheviki mines and
by barges which have been sunh in
the channel: Progress up the Vaga
river is unobstructed. Americans are
among the forces occupying Shen-
kurb, an important town.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-02
BRAWLEY SOLDIERS
WINS LAND ENTRY
CASE IN CONTEST

From the office of Secretary OF
the Interior Franklin X. Lane, in
Washington, yesterday came the fl
nal decision in the case of the dispute
over possession of a.quarter section
Of land near Westmoreland, case
which has attracted considerable at
tention. John Chitty, one of the sas-
cessful entrants, is the first Braw-
ley man wounded in the fighting on
the west front.
The land was a part of tract re-
opened to entry. Three men-Benja-
min L. Fink of Ell Centro,. Ben H.
Martin of Brawley and John w. Chit
ty of Brawley, occupied the land at
the time it was re-opened, and
hearing was held on December 20,
1916, at the Imperial office to de-
termine which of the three men had
been first to arrive on the property.
1t was decided that Martin was EMIT
tied to the east eighty and Chitty to
the west eighty.
This case was appealed to the gen.
eral land office. where the decision
of the board was sustained. 1t was
then appealed to Secretary Lane. who
has Just handed down a decision af-
firming the decision of the land COM
missioner.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-02

which about $4,000 could be as
sessed to the Holton Power Company
branch. He declared that interrupt
tions in service could be avoided by
the furnishing of water power to the
hydro electric plant at Holtville.
1t was shown by witnesses at the
afternoon session that this could not
be done, as it was physical impos-
sibility to obtain the large volume of
water necessary for the operation Of
the hydro-electric auxiliary plant.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-02

Fire in the rear of the Coffe Club
restaurant on Broadway yesterday
afternoon was very quickly extin-
guished after the city fire depart
ment had laid its hose. Someone had
been smoking near pile of old pa
pers, and the trash caused blaze
that communicated to shack build
ing. The damage was small.
Five ligh1ess nights a week is the
order sent out by the Federal Fuel
Administration as war measure to
conserve fuel The police department
was notified that on and after Octo-
ber /. every night in the week, ex-
cepting Saturday and Sunday and hol-
idays, must be observed as lightless
nights. This order affects the bus
mess concerns who have been using
electricity for night lighting while
their stores are closed.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-02
SH|Pb0ARD
ASK MONEY
FOR NEARLY
900 GRAF I
Program Calls for the Con-
structiOn of One Million
Additional Tons, Chair
man Hurley DisclOses.
fBy Associated Press,

Washington, Oct. 2.-Construction
of Asa vessels aggregating million
tons deadweight, is the additional pro-
gram of the shipping board, Chairman
Hurley disclosed in explanng his re-
quest for an additional appropriation
of $4S4 100000 for the present fiscal
year.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-02

McIlu duu INOuACIoS AOAA""J J"AAS
tions in Flanders, haev been set afire
nby the Germans. French guns now
control the railway lines from Ostend
through Thourout and Roulers to
Courtrai. British monitors are COOP
Grating in bombarding the German
line on and near the coast.
Twenty patients, many suffering
from wounds, were killed when Ger
man shells struck an American hospi-
tai short distance behind the fight
ing line several nights ago. 1t may
possibly have been stray shell, but
it appears more probable that it was
a deliberate attempt to attack the
hospital.
The German line of defense between
Cambria and st. Quentin has been
broken. 1t is uncertain what lines the
enemy has in the rear. The British
advance threatens the German line of
retreat from the Disc valley and Mas
sif St. Gobain The French in the last
three days have advanced three or
four miles on front of ten between
the Aisne and the Vesle. The Ger
mans are retreating toward the line
thehy held in 1917. AS result of
the loss of St. Quentin and lines north
ward, German retirement on a fair
ly large scale seems probable and big
changes on the western fronare like
ly if the weather continues favorable.
The French have passed beyond st.
Quentin. According to the Havas
agency they hold the line running
along the Somme from Tranquoy to
Rouvrey, then along the st. Quentin
La Fere road to the Disc at Vendeuily.
The fall of St. Quentin, the corner
stone of the Hindenburg system,
shakes the whole German line. A
strong push being made in the upper
Disc valley will accentuate its wide
spread effect. The Allies have crossed
multiple waterways, and open country,
ideal for tanks, lies ahead A general
German retreat is becoming more i'm
perative Ludendorff's problem is to
prevent it from becoming disaster,
which is the usual sequel of retire
ments of masses closely engaged in a
formidable struggle.
The British have torn wide gaps in
the German line between St. Quentin
and Lacetlet. The French and Belgi-
ans have progressed in the direction
of Hooglede ;and Roulers. The Brit
ish have seized Ledgehem.
1t is reported that the Germans are
moving heavy artillery from the Bel
gian coast. The Belgians, British and
French successfully renewed heavy
attacks in Flanders today.
It was reported late Tuesday night
that the Americans had again moved
forward between the Meuse and the
Argonne forest over one of the most
bitterly contested sectors of their ad-
vance
German efforts to penetrate or
bend the line between the Meuse and
the Aisne dwindled rapidly today. One
minor counter attack, some outpost
scrimmaging and half-hearted bonn
bardment characterized the enemy ac-
tivity. The Americans repulsed a
counter attack north of Apremont and
then accepted the situation. German
front line and back areas were shelled
heavily. In the afternoon the clouds
disappeared and aviators resumed
their observations. 1t appeared to-
night as if the enemy was withdraw
ing on the American left. The excel
lence of the American aerial force
was demonstrated by total bag since
September 81 of 100 hostile aeroplanes
and 81 balloons.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-02
SH0EMAN AGREE
TO RETAIL PRICE
FOR ADULT SHOES
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Oct. 2.-The War In
dustries Board has announced that the
shoe industry has agreed to retail
prices of shoes for men and women
ranging from $3 to $12.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-02
LOAN STRIKE.

Tonopah, New, Oct. 2.-Forty min
ers refused to descend the shaft Of
the Victor mine last night until three
fellow workers had pledged themselves
to buy bonds.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-02
ONE MEN
MAY Be CALLED
NEXT WEDNESDAY

The work of receiving and classi-
flying questionnaires is progressing
rapidly at exemption headquarters.
Clerk Paris announced today that
probably by next Wednesday, Class
Ia men will be called for physical
examination Every man in this class
is urged , arrange his business af-
fairs now, so that nothing will in
terfere with the completion of any
quota which might be assigned to this
county.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-02
HUNDRED DIE IN
HORRIBLE WRECK
NEAR STOCKHOLM

London, Oct. 2.-It is feared $50
persons were killed in a railway acci-
dent at Malmo, Sweden. according to
a Copenhagen dispatch. Fifty chill
dren returning to Stockholm from the
country are among the dead.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-02
SUPERIOR COURT.
Wednesday, October 2.

4121-Parker VS.. Emerson. Jury
trial continued to November Is.
4255-Maxon VS.. American State
Bank. Judgment ordered for certifi-
cate of stock,
46OO-Power cs. Ogburn, admins
tratrx. Judgment ordered for plan
tiff.
7O5-People vs.. Khair Din. On
trial.
Thursday, October 3.
4199--Terschuer VS.. Osburn. For
trial.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-02
ALLY FORCE
ENE'Y BACK
ALL Al 0NG|
WESTFR0NT
st. Quentin Wrapped in
Flames as Troops of Four
Nationalities Sweep For
ward to Victory.

London, Oct. 2.-The British Oc-
cupied Damascus Tuesday. If the
Turkish base in Syria falls it will
probably end Turkish resistance
in Palestine.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-26

The War Department has received l report of the following casualties m the Expeditionary Pores, dated February Il:
 Slightly Wounded in Action
 Pvt. Dave Goldberg, Infantry, Feb ruary 3. Chicago, III.
 Pvt Thomas Linnley, Infantry, Feb ruary 8. Minot, N. D.
 Mechanic Thomas J. Brown, Field Artillery, February 2. Lebanon, Ky
 Deaths
 Pvt. (first class) Caldwell E. Field Telegraph Battalion, automobile acci dent, February 6. Chicago, III,
 Bugler William II. Lindsey, Infan Try, pneumonia, January 30 ADbe vile, Ala.
 Pvt. George E. Mcdowell, Engin eers, cerebrospinal meningitis, Febru ary l. Rowland N. c.
 Corpl James F. Strange, Infantry February ', diabetes. Manchester Conn.
 Mechanic Alfred Hagen, Infantry, February 7, pneumonia. Lostine, Ore.
 Pvt. Solomon Goldwater, Engineers, reported buried, January 21, New York City.
 Pvt. Frank H. Gillis, Inafntry, Feb ruary 9, purpura, Ansonia, Conn. Cook John Miller Jr., Field Artil- cry, February 6, heart disease, Min. leapolis, Minn.
 Pvt. Leslie A. Gray, Balloon Squad. -on, January 29 pneumonia. Jersey yille, III.
 Pvt. Burrell Pitts, Infantry, Jan lary g, pneumonia. Callahan, Cal. Pvt. Robert L. Gayle, Signal Corps, February ', pneumonia. Greenviile, Fla
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-26
HOW GERMANY DEALS WITH STRIKES TOLD
 BY ONE WHO KNOWS

NEW YORK, Feb 26-Whoever knows Prussianism knows that ev- cry contingency has been thought out, writes Countess Aida von Krock- ow in the New York Times. Meas ures for the prevention of strikes have been topped by measures for battling with them. The empire con- sists of numerous sovereign states, each with a ruling prince, who main tains bodyguard of soldiery be- sides soldier police. And all these two dozen princes are primed to the last cranny in their skulls with a re solve that their subjects shall be kept under One is ready to lend forces to the other to suppress riots. The government offices of each small kingdom contain rolls of names of the men and women who are Social ists, together with the names of the leaders, who are destined to be seiz- ed and imprisoned at the first out break. At the front every officer carries bullets he is to fire into his men under his command whom he knows to be "disaffected"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-26
Team Returns Home


 The Juneau High School basketball team returned from Sitka this fore noon. They report that the trip on the return was very pleasant as they had a fair wind all the way. On the outgoing trip they bucked head winds and were forced to lay in Tenakee Inlet for several hours.
 The boys report that when they arrived at Sitka they were barely able to walk straight on account of the shaking up they had received on the outbound trip and they surprised themselves when they won the game. "The floor was awful and the worst we have ever played on. We had it on them on team work and general playing, but were badly handicapped by the condition of the floor, the position of the baskets and by the fact that we hadn't recovered our shore legs yet when we went in to play" said one of the team this morning.
 The entire bunch report having had an excellent time and say that the l Sitka boys treated them with every consideration. They were entertain ed and shown general good time while in the former capital. It iN possible that the Sitka team will come to Juneau within the next few weeks and take a crack at the 1 boys on their own floor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-26
Personal Mention

H. s. Worthen, of the Worthen Mills, is returning to Juneau on the City of Seattle. He is accompanied by Mrs. Worthen and is coming north to prepare for the opening of the mills for the summer run.
 Mrs. M. J. Woodland, wife of M J. Woodland of the George F. Forrest Company, who has been visiting in Portland for the past month, is re- turning to Juneau on the City of Seattle which sailed this morning.
 R. H. Chadwick, representative of the United States Rubber Company is Juneau bound passenger on the City of Seattle.
 Mrs. William Short, wife of Wm. Short, proprietor of the Circle City Hotel, is returning to Juneau on the City of Seattle. Mrs. Short left Juneau recently on her way to Aus tralia to visit her father who was seriously i'll.
 E. E Flemming. one of the princi-
 
 mine, is a Juneau bound passenger on the steamer Princess Sophia He Is accompanied by Mrs. Fleming, a bride of but a few weeks.
 Sister Mary Zeno, Superior of the Juneau St. Ann's Hospital, is return ing from Victoria on the Princess Sophia which will be due tomorrow morning.
 Charles Hattrick, of the Graves Clothing Store, who has been south Tor the past month, is returning on the Princess Sophia
 Capt. w. H. Waugh, president of the Alaska Road Commission, who has been south on short business trip to confer with Forestry officials at Portland regarding road work in Alaska during the coming year, is a Juneau bound passenger on the Prin- cess Sophia.