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The Benson signal., 1918-05-04
WASHINGTON.

Americas contributions of food to
the civilian populations of the allies in
creased enormously during March.
The country faces coal shortage of
75,00O,000 tons next winter, it was an
nounced by the fuel administration.
Representative Sinnott of Oregon,
Republican, was appointed a member
of the special House waterways COM
mittee to succeed Irvine l.. Lenroot,
elected to the Senate.
Four thousand cattle are slaugh-
tered daily to furnish the 100000
pounds of fresh beef which the
United States army consumes, said
statement issued by the quartermas-
ter's department.
Orders for 10000 box and coal cars
to cost in the aggregate between $780,
100000 and $90,O00,000 were placed by
Director General McAdoo.
Belgium was granted another credit
of $3,250,000 by the treasury, making
her total borrowings from the United
States $1O7,850,O0O and credits to all
the allies $5,288, ,850,000.
When hospital construction now un-
der way is completed more than $4,000
beds will be available for army pur-
,oses, according to statistics compiled
in the office of Surgeon General Cor
as.
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THE LATEST IMPORTANT DIS
PATCHES PUT INTO SHORT,
CRISP PARAGRAPHS.
STORY OF THE WEEK
SHOWING THE PROGRESS OF
EVENTS IN OUR OWN AND
FOREIGN LANDS.
Western Newspaper Union news Service.
ABOUT THE WAR.

"We have occupied the fortress OF
Kars and captured $50 guns" says
Turkish report from Constantinople.
The total British casualties in the
operations on April % against the
Zeebrugge and Ostend were 588, &C.
cording to an official announcement.
Five countries are reported in the
throes Of revolt or threatened with
epoch-making uprisings. They are
Russia, Austria, Germany, Siberia and
Finland.
British casualties reported for the
week ending April 80 totaled 1859.
The losses were divided as follows:
Killed or died of wounds: Officers,
408; men, 2,661. Wounded or missing:
Officers, 2,071; men, 1929.
The Germans, as the week closed,
were virtually no nearer their objec-
tive-the allied base at Amiens-than
they were before their smashing at
tack on April "a between the Somme
and the Avre, while several more of
their divisions have been badly
smashed in the fighting against the
British and Franco-American defense.
The Associated Press learns from a
high naval source that the operations
at Zeebrugge were a complete success,
with the result that the Flanders flo
tilla now will be obliged to resort to
the Ostend route in putting to sea,
from which the British forces can
more easily handle the German ships.
In addition to the damage done the
mole and the German guns, material
and shipping, the channel has been
blocked by the cement ships and
German dredger was destroyed.
The entire allied line in France and
Flanders stood firmly on Sunday. No
where had the Germans been able to
make further dent in it, Hard fight
ing has been in progress on the Ypres
sector, around Voormezeele, and to
the south of Locre. Both places have
several times changed hands, but at
last reports Voormezeele had been re-
captured by the British, but the Ger
mans had obtained another foothold
in Locre. Voormezeele was taken by
the Germans Saturday, but the Brit
ish in night attack won it back and
since have held it, inflicting heavy
casualties on the Germans in renewed
efforts to take the place.
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SPORT.

Burt Moritz, Denver veteran trap
shot and all-around sportsman, topped
the field of twenty-nine shooters by a
good margin in Sundays practice
shoot at the Denver Trap Club when
he turned in a score of 94 out of 100.
The track meet of the northern
Colorado high schools, held at Fort
Collins, resulted in the breaking OF
one record of the association. Morgan
of Fort Collins ran the 12O-yard .hur-
dies in 16 1-5 seconds, cutting 3-5 OF
second from the former best mark.
Fort Collins won from the heavy
weight division, and the Boulder
Props in the lightweight division.
The Benson signal., 1918-05-04
GEN E RAJ.

Germany has not yet accepted the
final draft of the peace treaty with
Russia.
Reports coming by way of London
are to the effect that in Germany
there is much perturbation over the
inability of the Teutons to pierce the
allied line, and nervousness and de.
preston over the losses the Germans
have suffered.
Six men we're killed in a collision
between a Burlington fast freight and
a work train in the outskirts of Bay
ard, Nebr., during snow storm.
The Uruguayan mission to France,
which recently was intercepted by a
German submarine, operating off the
Canary islands, was, according to re-
ports received in Washington, finally
permitted to proceed, but it is not
known under what conditions.
Former President Taft, speaking as
representative of the League to En-
force Peace, at the annual meeting of
the federated churches at Cleveland,
Ohio, called upon America to abandon
hope of early peace and prepare at
once to send an army of 100000
American soldiers to the western
front.
A war message to the women of
America from Mrs. Thomas J. Preston,
formerly Mrs. Grover Cleveland, was
made public in New York by the Ma
tional Security League. we can win
if America can be held steadfast and
answering, and the women of Amer
lea can hold her steadfast," said Mrs.
Preston. Against all temptations to
compromise, the women of America
should stand firm and united"
Madame Marie K. DeVictorica, be-
lieved by officers of the Department
of Justice to be one of the most active
of Germany's agents in this country
for the last fifteen months, was ar
rested at fashionable Long Island
hotel and taken to New York as
dangerous enemy alien.
Earl Austin, farm hand arrested
near Geneva, N. Y, confessed to the
police that he murdered Hank Mosher
and Blanche Mosher, his daughter.
aged 18, at Victor. Both were killed
with an AK Austin, who formerly
worked for Mosher, is 40 years old.
The Benson signal., 1918-05-04
GIRLS! MAKE Up
A LEMON LOTION
LEMON JUICE WHITENs SKIN AND
REMOVES TAN, FREckLES,
SALLOWNESS.

Squeeze the juice Of two lemons into
a bottle containing three ounces Of or
chard white, shake well, and you have
a quarter pint Of the best freckle and
tan lotion, and complexion whitener,
at very small cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and any
drug store or toilet counter will supply
three ounces Of orchard white for a
few cents. Massage this sweetly fra
grant lotion into the face, neck, arms
and hands each day and see how freck-
les and blemishes disappear and how
clear, soft and white the skin becomes.
YeSl It is harmleSs.-Adv.
The Benson signal., 1918-05-04
FOREIGN.

A British airman bombed Zeebrugge
mole while the kaiser was inspecting
the results of the recent naval raid
there.
Sixty-six steamers, aggregating 514,-
900 tons dead-weight, will be turned
over by China to the United States for
use in the war.
DR.. Won Seydler, the Austrian pre-
mier, has for the second time pre-
sented his resignation, according to a
dispatch from Zurich.
A French general will decorate with
the croix de guerre the colors Of the
American regiment which defeated the
five-day attack by picked German
troops northwest of Toul two weeks
ago.
Holland has yielded to Germany's
demands concerning transport and the
supply of sand and gravel, although 1t
is understood that the amount of sand
and gravel will be limited instead OF
unlimited.
Fifty-eight members of the crew OF
the German raider Seeadler, which Op-
Grated in the south Pacific ocean until
it was wrecked, have been interned in
Chile, according to announcement by
naval authorities at Honolulu.
Two American soldiers, wounded in
the engagement around Seicheprey,
were found alive in a dugout in No
Mans land. The dugout had been bad
ly smashed by German shell fire, and
how the men managed to keep alive,
physicians say, is little short of mir
aculOus.
The formation in Vienna of an "anti.
Emperor Charles party" composed OF
persons prominent in court circles, is
reported in Vienna dispatch to the
Tageblatt of Berlin. In the party are
members of the nobility who were per
sonal friends of Emperor Francis 10.
seph.
Correspondents of Swedish newspa
pers in Finland telegraph persistent
rumors in circulation there of import
ant happenings in Russia The most
definite rumor declares that the for
mer Grand Duke Alexis, son of the
former Emperor, has been declared
Emperor, with Grand Duke Michael
Alexandrovitch as regent, and that the
new government would refuse to rec
ognize the Bolshevist peace treaty
with Germany.
For the purpose of ending sensa
tional speculation on the diplomatic
situation between Japan and China in
the Chinese press, the government
has authorized the following state
ment: "The existing negotiations be-
tween China and Japan are intended
to refer solely to cooperation against
the enemy. The agreement will be-
come invalid as soon as the European
war is terminated without infringing
upon the political or territorial integ
| rity of China"
The Benson signal., 1918-05-04
New Kind of Stamps.

Never had there been such a commo-
ton in the little fiat. And the most
excited person present was the sister
of young mother who had just pre-
sented her husband with twins.
Auntie was wildly delighted at be-
ing auntie in double sense, and off
she rushed to the post Office for
stamps to spread the great tidings.
Stamps - she jerked as she reached
the counter and flung down the money.
"How many, miss?" politely in
Quired the clerk.
''Two!" she cried joyously.
what kind?'
"a boy and girl" she returned
rapturously as she bade him hurry.
The Benson signal., 1918-05-04
Senate Passes overman Bill.

Washington-Rejecting all amend
ments designed to limit the Presi-
dents authority, the Senate passed
the Overman bill with it's general
grant of power for the executive to
coordinate and reorganize govern
ment departments and other agencies
during the war. The vote on the
measure was 63 to 13, many senators
who opposed the administration in the
long fight over proposed amendments
joining the majority when the test
came on final passage.
The Benson signal., 1918-05-04
Riddles.

hIUUTGSs
Miss Mary Garden, the singer, COM
miserated at a New York reception
with a movie star, whose betrothed had
had the bad taste to abandon her for
another.
"My dear child, I can't understand
it, said Miss Garden. you're the
prettiest girl in the profession. To
leave you for that scarecrow! All,
we'll"
And Miss Garden smiled and sighed.
"Ah, WE'LL" she said, "men are rid
dies. They keep us guessing, and yet
We'll never give them up"
The Benson signal., 1918-05-04
500 Reward. $1OO

Catarrh is a local disease greatly influ.
enced by constitutional conditions. It
ment. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
Is taken internally and acts through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces Of the Sys.
tenn. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
destroys the foundation Of the disease,
gives the patient strength by improving
the general health and assists nature in
doing it's work. $4,000 for any case Of
Catarrh that HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE fails to cure.
Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
r. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo. Ohio.
The Benson signal., 1918-05-04
U. s. FIGHTING EAST OF AMIENs.
Bakers Weekly Review Emphasizes
Immediate Need of More Men.

Bakers Weekly Review Emphasizes
Immediate Need of More Men.
Washington. announcement
that American troops sent to reinforce
the allied armies have taken part in
the fighting j.; made by the War De-
partment in it's weekly review of the
war
"Our forces have taken part in the
BATTLE" says the statement briefly
american units are in action east of
Amiens. During the engagements,
which have ragged in this area, they
have acquitted themselves well.'
The review, in emphasizing the i'm
mediate need of fresh men to with
stand the onslaught, adds that Amer
ica's imperative duty is to provide re-
placement units for the French front
The Benson signal., 1918-05-04
Whitley Named Missouri Senator.

st. Louis.-Xenophon p Wilfley
member of the st. Louis board of elec-
tion commissioners, was appointed
and accepted the position of U. S. SEN
ator to succeed the late w. J. Stone.
Ambassador Francis, Champ Clark
and Justice Graves declined the place.
The Benson signal., 1918-05-04
VON ARNIM THROWS VAST FORCE
INTO STRUGGLE FROM ZlLLE-
REKE LAKE TO BAILLEuL.
BELG|ANS ROUT ENEMY
BOCHES GAIN HOLD IN FRENCH
FRONT ONLY TO BE OUSTED
AFTER TERRIFIC LOSSES.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

With the British Army in France,
April 3O.-Monday was one of the bit
terest days of fighting that the Flan-
ders battle ground has seen since the
present offensive began. ' Early in the
morning Won Arnim began fllng1ng
great numbers of German troops
against the allied lines between lille
beke lake and Bailleul, with the hills
east of Mont KENNEL as his ultimate
goal. But the German commander
had nothing to show for his preten-
= tious drive but long list of dead and
wounded.
London, April 3O.-Powerful attacks
by the Germans against the French
and British positions between Meteren
and Zillebeke Monday were repulsed,
the Germans losing heavily, according
to the report from Field Marshal
Haig. The British line held absolute
ly, but at various points the Germans
gained a foothold in the French posi-
tions, only to be driven out later from
the greater part of this territory. The
Belgians also repulGed heavy attacks.
Germany's armies are hurting them
celves against a granite wall on three
sides of the ruined city of Ypres.
After fighting of the most terrific ma
ture, the British and French lines are
still intact and the enemy has lost
terribly in his repeated assaults
The objective of the fighting that
is now going on is the capture of
Ypres, where since 1914 the British
have held their positions. Two years
ago the allied lines were carried for
ward and tho salient in front of the
city was wiped out, but from these
positions the British retired a week
ago to the trenches where they stood
during the terrific fighting in the
spring of 1915, when they stopped the
Germans in their first drive for the
channel ports.
The present battle opened with a
bOmbardment of the British and
French lines from Meteren to Voorme-
zeele, distance of twelve miles. Then
came reports Of a spread of the fight
ing around the curve in the line from
Ypres until the Belgian armies north
of the city were involved.
Field Marshal Haig's official report,
anxiously awaited, brought the news
that the utmost efforts of the Germans
had been fruitless all along the line.
The field marshal's statement said
that the Teutons had paid great
price and had gained virtually nothing.
The battle still continues along this
front, but there is little indication that
an immediate withdrawal from Ypres
is contemplated by the allies, at least
not before terrific enemy losses.
The only point at which the Ger
mans made any gains was on the
hill section of the front back of KEN
mel hill, where the French are stand
ing. At some points the enemy was
able to occupy portions of the line,
but from the greater part of these
they were driven out by the French,
who re-established their defenses.
Frontal attacks on Ypres would
seem to indicate that there is little
confidence in the German general
staff that the Ypres positions can be
outflanked from the south.
The Benson signal., 1918-05-04

He who pokes his nose into every
thing will occasionally poke it between
q thumb and forefnger.
The Benson signal., 1918-05-04

Not every man can accumulate g
fortune, but it is slow one who can
not contract a few debts.
The Benson signal., 1918-05-04

Probably some folks lie to you be.
cause they think too much Of you to
tell you the truth.
The Benson signal., 1918-05-04

Decide how many Liberty bonds you
can afford to take, and then take a few
more.
The Benson signal., 1918-05-04

Red Cross Bag Blue makes the laundress
happy, makes clothes winter than snow.
All good grocers. Adv.
The Benson signal., 1918-05-04
He Knew Human Nature.

Hobo-Lady, would you swap some
thing to eat for dis pie and cake got
at de next house?
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At Times.

Al lines.
Mrs. Riley-What a blessing chill
dren are. They didn't draft Mike be-.
cause he had six.
The Benson signal., 1918-05-04
Rubbing 1t In.
FRECKLES
Now Is the Time to Get Rid of These Ugly Spots

There's no longer the slightest need Of feeling
ashamed of your freckles, as Othine-double
strengths guaranteed to remove these homely
spots.
Simply get an ounce Of Othine-double
strength-from your druggist, and apply q little
of it night and morning and you should soon see
that even the worst freckles have begun to dis
appear, while the lighter ones have vanished en-
trey. 1t is seldom that than one ounce
is needed to completely clear the skin and gain
q beautiful clear complexion.
Be to ask for the double strength Othine
this is sold under guarantee of money back
If it fails to remove freckles.-Adv.
The Benson signal., 1918-05-04

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that it
The Benson signal., 1918-05-04

If you can't be happy at home, the
chances are you'll never be happy any
where else.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-30

and every woman in the community
is urged to attend, as one of the most
interesting and important programs
of the year will be presented.
Mrs. O. c. Horne, chairman of the
club garden committee, will be IN
charge, and her plan is to follow up
the war garden planting by showing
how to take care of the surplus vege-
tables, so that in these times of con-
servation nothing may be wasted.
Mrs. Della J. Morris, state emer-
gency home demonstrator. will give
demonstration upon the modern
methods of canning vegetables, which
will be of great help to housewives.
Miss Margaret Randall will tell Of
the latest methods of drying vege-
tables.
There will be talks on dairying
also.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-30
At the Tonic Theatre.

Using the San Diego exposition as
a background, Margarita Fischer has
scored another notable success in her
latest offering. "The Butterfly Girl"
In this production her fascinating per-
sonality and tantalizing beauty are
woven into simple but strong story.
AS the Butterfly Girl. a dancer in a
concession, her marvellous beauty and
grace win the hearts of all observers.
The Characterization of the various
exposition showmen. fakirs and con-
cession men are drawn true to life
by the notable cast supporting Miss
Fischer.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-30
AT The Theatre
At Palaces Tonight and Tomorrow.

+ Artcraft's release of the latest
Douglas Fanrbanks production, "a
Modern Mus;keteer,' maks the reunion
of Allan Dwan, as a director, with
the famous star. Dwan formerly di-
rected Fairbanks when both were with
another company. He has an enviable
reputation in film circles as pro-
ducer, and is college bred and an ath-
lete. Mr.. Dwan alternates with John
Emerson in directing the acrobatic
star and while one picture is being
filmed by one director the other is
preparing the scenario for the play
to follow. "a Modern Musketeer"
tells the story of New Thacker, who
has the spirit of D'Artagnan, and
whose chivalry is not understood bv
the present generation. Like the Du
mas hero, he manages to get into in
Vulnerable scrapes-some humorous
and others sensational. This film will
be shown at the Palace theatre to-
night and Wednesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-30
ALIAS SUMMONS.

In the Superior Court of the State
Of California, in and for the County
: Imperial.
Lu Hunt, plaintiff, VS.. William H.
Fowler and Lucy Fowler, his wife;
essie B. Dunlap, also known as Mrs.
B. Dunlap, John Doe, Richard Roe,
Jane Doe aEd Mary Roe, defendants.
C W. Byrer, attorney for plaintiff.
The People of the State of Califor-
ria send geetiHg to: William H. Fow-
lei and Llcy Fowler, his wife; Jes-
sic B. Dunlap, also known as Mrs.
j B. Dunlap; John Doe, Richard Roe,
Jane Dee and Mary Roe, defendants.
You are neraby directed to appear
and answer the complaint in an ac'
tion entitled as above, brought against
you in the Superior Court of the Coun-
ty of Imperial, State OF California
within ten days after the service on
you Of this summons, if served with
this county; or within thirty days
served elsewhere.
And you are hereby notified that un
ess you appear and answer as above
required, the said plaintiff will taxi
Judgment for any money or damage
demanded in the complaint, as arisinj
upon contract, or she will apply to tn
court for any other relief demande
n the complaint.
Given under my hand and the sea
the Superior Court Of the Count
Of Imperial, State Of California, thi
4 25th day Of March, 1918.
! (Seal) M. S. COOK,
4 Clerk.
/ BY F. f. COOPER,
ii Deputy Clerk.
u lNH..oc - q re 90 o0Max,7 IA O1 %
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-30
INSURE YOUR HAY WITH RAY ,
EDGAR.-Adv.

Buyers in the market for first calf
Holstein heifers by registered HoI-
stein bulls and bred to registered Hol-
stems. These heifers are heavy pro
ducers. Sixty of them in the P. T..
Martin sale, two miles southwest of
FL Centre, next Friday. Don't miss
this sale. Zinn & Stanton, Auction
eers.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-30
News In Brief

C. F. Allen, attorney of this city,
who was discharged as physically un-
fit, at Camp Lewis, after being in
Quoted as a soldier, died at the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. S,
Allen, at Pasadena yesterday.
The Ell Centre Chautaqua will close
this evening with performances by
the Premier artists. The entertain
ments have been a great usccess.
c. P. Kunsman, storekeeper for the
Irrigation District, has been dis
missed by the board of directors. Sew
eral of the District force have quit
because of their disinclination to work
with Kunsman, who is declared to
have been an officer in the German
army at one time.
Justice Williams of Calexico yes
terday held Mr.. and Mrs. W. L.
Adams for the murder of w S. Fulks,
the killing being the result of a feud
over shade on ranch near the bor-
der.
T. H. Leech of Concordia, Kan,
father of B. c. Leech, special agent
for the Standard Oil Company, died
yesterday morning. He came here
two weeks ago seeking health better
ment.
The new schedule adopted by the
consolidated stage lines will be in eff
feet tomorrow. All stages will leave
from the United depot, south side Of
Main between Fourth and Fifth.
There will be an ice cream social on
Friday evening at Silsbee school
house, for war service work. Every
one is invited.
Marriage licenses were issued Mon
day and Saturday as follows: James
w. Weeks, aged 40, and Mamie Simp-
son, aged %, both of Holtvile; An
drews Grav. aged SO, and Julia Cur
tis, aged Sc, both of Ell Centre; Mel
vim c. West, aged 27, and Edna Mae
Johns, aged 20, both Of Brawley.
6 Applicants accepted in April, 1918,
at U. S. army recruiting station:
Clyde L. Brown, Henry L. Freeman,
Fred E.. Castillo, Robert l.. Watkins,
9rawley; Elmer HI, John IT, Fisher,
Vene L. Sanders, FL Centre: John L.
Kerr. James Smith, Holtvii.e; How
ard Main, Imperial; Willal'i L. Park
or, Donald H. Stephens, Ell Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-30

Justice Williams of Calexico yes
terday held Mr. and Mrs. w. L.
Adams for the murder of W. S. Fulks,
the killing being the result of a feud
over shade on a ranch near the bor-
der.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-30
ARMY OFFICERS
ARE PROMOTED
(By Associated Press)

Washington, April 30,-The nomi-
nation of several hundred promoted
2rmy officers has been confirmed by
he Senate, including ten major gen
rails and twenty-five brigadier gen
rails.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-30
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

WANTED-Young lady of neat ap-
pearance to handle phone and infor-
nation desk; fair education neces-
sary. Apply Wednesday morning to
Varney Bros. Wholesale Grocery De-
partment.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-30

Ten Thousand Club Meeting.
The Ten Thousand Club will meet
thursday afternoon at the High
chool 1t will be an open meeting
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-30

C. F. Allen, attorney of this city,
who was discharged as physically un-
fit, at Camp Lewis, after being in
Quoted as a soldier, died at the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. S,
Allen, at Pasadena yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-30

The Ell Centre Chautaqua will close
this evening with performances by
the Premier artists. The entertain
ments have been a great usccess.