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The Washington times., 1918-01-27
u. S. Thrift Stamps

u. S. Thrift Stamps may be had at Csc
each. One or more of these may be pur-
chased and attached TO a blank Thrift Card
(given without extra cOsD. The U. S.
Thrift Stamps may be purchased in any
number at any time. and attached as pur-
chased to the Thrift Card. When sixteen
spaces on the Thrift Card are filled, the Card
with I2c in cash will be exchanged during
the month of January for one of the War
Savings Stamps and you may then begin
saving the War Savings Stamps which earn
a. Interest compounded quarterly.
Q U. S. War Savings Stamps and U. S.
Thrift Stamps may be had at post Offices,
banks, trust companies or other authorized
selling agencies.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-16
MOTHER! GIVE CHILD
SYRUP Of FIGS IF
TONGUE IS COATED
If Cross, Feverish, Sick, Bilious,
Clean Little Liver and
Bowels.

Children live this "fruit laxative" ,,
nd nothing else cleanses the tender
tomach, liver and bowels so nicely.
A child simply will not stap playing
to empty the bowels, and the result
is, they become tightly clogged with
waste, liver gets sluggish, stomach
sours, then you little one becomes
cross, half-sick, feverish, don't eat,
leep or act naturally, breath is bad,
ystem full of cold, has sore throat,
somach-ache or diarrhoea. Listen,
Mother! See if tongue is coated, then
given a teaspoonful of california
Syrup of Figs" and in a few hours
all the constipated waste, sour bile
and undigested food passes out of the
system, and you have a well, playful
child again.
Millions of mothers give california
Syrup of Figs" because it. is perfectly
harmless; children love it, and it
never fails to act on the stomach, liv-
er and bowels.
Ask your druggist for a bottle Of
california Syrup of Figs" which has
full directions for babies, children of
all ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Beware of
counterfeits sold here. Get the genu-
inc, made by California Fig Syrup
Company" Refuse any other kind with
contempt.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-16
BARTON ANNOUNCES
HIS CANDIDACY FOR
COUNTY TREASURER

| take this method of announcing
my candidacy for the position of
county treasurer to succeed J. STAN
ley Brown, who is not to be a candi-
date for reelection. The primary
election is to be held August 27.
Since all county offices have been
made non-partisan, the selection of
men to fill them becomes a purely
business matter precisely like the en-
ployment Of a man in a private capa-
city. The points to be determined are:
First, is the candidate competent to
fill the office to which he aspires, and
secondly, has he any just claim for
special consideration at the hands of
the people? | am willing to allow the
matter to be determined upon these
issues.
| have qualified myself for the po-
sition by experience in accounting
work and in the handling of large
sums of money. | was for time in
the accounting department of the Riv-
erside & Arlington Railroad, at which
time l had other large corporate and
private interests confided to my care,
in all of which large sums of money
were involved.
While have for good many years
given much of my time to work of
public nature, this is the first time
that / have ever asked for a position
to which there was any remuneration
whatever attached. My reason for
asking the people to consider me in
this connection is that without being
consulted at all have been compelled
to give practically all of my time for
the past nine months to the work of
the Exemeption Board, during which
time my own business has become
thoroughly disorganized. This work
will perhaps continue for an indefi-
lite time, at the end of which I shall
be compelled to re-establish myself.
l have accordingly looked forward to
the possibility of stepping into the
county treasurer's office when my
county shall no longer need my serv-
lces in my present capacity; all of
this, of course, in the event that ma
jority of the people should decide that
my claims are worthy of considera-
ton.
1t will be necessary for me to rest
my case strictly upon its merits. This
is not because I am taking anything
for granted or that l do not appreci-
ate the rights of the people to be
personally interviwed and consulted
on these matters, but because my
present duties are so eXacting as not
to leave time for a complete personal
canvass. However, | shall do the best
can in this respect.
Adv. CLARENCE W. BARTON.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-16

Lon Hackleman, general shoe buv-
er for the Barney Bros store system.
today addressed letter to the heads
of the shoe departments of the Var
ney stores, showing clearly why the
cost of shoes still mounts, though the
price of leather has slightly decreased.
To-day it costs more to make shoes
from hides that sell for 18 cents per
pound than it did from hides that
cost 80 cents per pound" he states.
"The reason for this is the tremen-
dous cost of making the leather, the
materials, labor, etc, that must be
employed by the tanners"
Mr.. Hackleman then gives the va
rious increases in the cost of materials
used in tanning, ranging from SO to
25O per cent in two years. He points
out that bark feathers cost 51a cents
per footEto make two years ago and
now cost liz cents per foot, etc. The
labor of tanning has advanced from
IS per cent to 100 per cent.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-16

{ Redwood City, Cal, March 15.-An
epoch in the shipbuilding industry in
California was marked here yesterday
when the first reinforced concrete
steamer to be built in the United
States was launched from the plant
of the San Francisco Shipbuilding
Company.
Mrs. Leslie w. Comyn, wife of one
of the heads of the building company,
christened the vessel, naming it
Faith"
The first concrete ship has a dead
weight of 5000 tons, is 320 feet in
length and has large cargo space. 1t
will probably be used in the coastwise
traffic and if it proves the success it
is expected to be, will be followed by
a number of similar ships.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-16
"Orangell"
CALIFORNIA;
New Fruit Food

IN HOT BISCUITS, HOT MUFFINS,
French toast or as a filling for lay
er cake, "Orangell' brings the very
breath of California orange groves to
your table.
Made with greatest care and cleani
ness from fine navel oranges, all the best
of the flavor is maintained-do not con-
fuse "Orangell'' with the usual orange
marmalade.
We are the chief distributors in I'M
perial Valley for this fine product.
-"Orangell" in 17R ounce sanitary car
tons, 23c.
-"Orangell' in 22-oz. glass pkg, Soc.
-"Orangell" in 44-oz. glass pkg. 65c
-"Orangell'' in SS-oz. glass pkg. .$1.25
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-16
SHOES MOUNTING
HIGHER EVERY DAY

Varney Shoe Buyer Gives Reasons
Why the Cost of Shoes Is Still Avi-
ating, Despite Decrease in Price of
Leather-LabOr Advances From 65
to 100 Per Cent.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-16
News In Brief

Earl S. Casey, Calexico engineer
in the employ of the Irrigation Dis
trict, aged 33, this morning secured
a license to wed Miss Olive Winans,
aged 10, of the Same city.
Adolph Levi, this morning filed
suit in the Superior court against A.
J. Elliott, seeking the collection of
an alleged note for $1,000.
d. A. Leonard has been appointed
to lead the Third Liberty Loan drive
in Calexico.
The High School baseball team is
playing Calexico on the local diamond
this afternoon.
The w. c. T. U. of Calipatria has
raised large sum toward the pur-
chase of an ambulance, it was report
ed at the meeting of the Calexico
chapter at the home of Mrs. Mackenzie
of that city. Mrs. Macdonaldson, for
merly Of Ell Centre, presided.
The Red Cross today featured a
chicken luncheon in charge of the Ia
dies of the Presbyterian Guild.
The date of the Chamber of Com
merce smoker has been changed from
Thursday night because of conflict
with the Elks' show. The date will
be announced later.
The funeral of Fred Fuller will be
held Monday afternoon at 2:3O from
the Shafer & Lemon parlors, Rev. E..
A. Palmer of the Methodist church
officiating.
The body of J. H. Latham was
shipped yesterday by Mulligan's un-
dertaking establishment to Lake VAL
ley, the former home of the cattle
man.
A great amount of salvage was left
at the Red Cross today. Monday will
see the start of a clothing drive for
the Belgians.
A fire at 1880 last night consumed
the garage of the Imperial Oil Mills,
3 with new Ford. Loss, $1,000. Ori-
gin unknown.
Ramon Sanchez pleaded guilty to
the charge of "bootlegging" before
Justice Mayfield yesterday. He will
be sentenced today. The minimum
fine is $500 or $50 days in the county
Jail.
Nicholas Lopez, accused of illegal
entry, was arrested by immigration
Officer Musgrave last night.
Carl Sargent, for the past few years
connected with the Holton Power
Company, has been elected by the
board of directors of Varney Bros Co.
to succeed Irwin Maupin as secretary
of the company. Mr.. Maupin resigned
his position with Varney Bros. to en-
gage in other work here in the VAL
ley.
st. Patrick's day will be celebrated
tomorrow by program of music and
vocal selections at the Barbara Worth
hotel. There will be a special St.
Patricks Day dinner.
Frank Griswold is raising subscrip-
tions today to pay the rent of the
rooms occupied by the Red Cross,
from April 1. Manager Jones, of
the Valley Lumber Company, has do
mated the rooms to the patriotic or
ganization for months, and is making
a nominal rental charge from the first
of the coming month.
M0THFR! G|VF CHI D
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-16

UGH ATTRACTIVE NEW HATS KEEP arriving by
- until Easter display remarkable selection
Milan hemp eghon straws the silk mane hats for street
afternoon the shades for Easter
Come for while their bestth
is large from 49c, $685. $3.50, $3.50 $3.50 to $500.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-16

A fire at 1880 last night consumed
the garage Of the Imperial Oil Mills,
with new Ford. Loss, $1,000. Ori-
gin unknown.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-16

The Red Cross today featured a
chicken luncheon in charge of the Ia
dies of the Presbyterian Guild.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-16

Ramon Sanchez pleaded guilty to
the charge of "bootlegging" before
Justice Mayfield yesterday. He will
be sentenced today. The minimum
fine is $500 or $50 days in the county
Jail.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-16
F|Wessons Oil" 77c
A Pure, Delicious Vegetable Oil

IIIS-UltI NdoH pIICC IS IUW.
VIOLET BRAND shortening,
small, soc.
VIOLET BRAND Shortening,
medium, S100.
VIOLET BRAND Shortening,
large, $500.
-CRISCO in extra small size, BE.
-CRISCO in medium size, $1.Os.
-CRISCO in large size, $2.15.
-CRISCO in extra large size, $500
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-16

The w. c. T. u. of Calipatria has
raised large sum toward the pur-
chase of an ambulance, it was report
ed at the meeting of the Calexico
chapter at the home of Mrs. Mackenzie
of that city. Mrs. Macdonaldson, for
merly Of Ell Centre, presided.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-16

The High School baseball team is
playing Calexico on the local diamond
this afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-16

The date of the Chamber of Com
merce smoker has been changed from
Thursday night because of conflict
with the Elks' show. The date will
be announced later.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-16

A great amount of salvage was left
at the Red Cross today. Monday will
see the start of clothing drive for
the Belgians.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-16

The funeral of Fred Fuller will be
held Monday afternoon at 2:3O from
the Shafer & Lemon parlors, Rev. E.
A. Palmer of the Methodist church
officiating.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-16

d. A. Leonard has been appointed
to lead the Third Liberty Loan drive
in Calexico.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-16

The body of J. H. Latham was
shipped yesterday by Mulligan's un-
dertaking establishment to Lake VAL
ley, the former home of the cattle
man.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-22
SENATE ASKED TO PROBE
WORK OF TWO BOARDS
Investigation Will Deul I'm In,
Main With Determining Amount
of Money Expended.
ASK roK HEcoR, or SHIPS
Charged That Some of the Wooden
Vessels Sank BEFORE Reaching the
Dock Of the Lessee, and That But
Few Carried Cargucs.

WASHINGTON. November 21.-Thc
senate t1-daN authorized an invcstiga-
lion If the, work of the United States
Fleet Corporation by the Committed
on commerce To supplement the report
which. under the law. the Shipping
The resolution for the Investigation
hearing the Endorsement OF the Com
senator Harding. The investigntioi,
viii deal in the main with -Ntermin-
inG the amount Of money extended the
ships built and their records ia ser
vice"
senator calder. in commenting upon
the resolution, seated that ne mau IN :
tended 20 introduce siihI!ur measure
as lie has p-en rciiapiy informed mat
only nI".'y or 100 OF the woouen shIps
have tren liant, that only thirty %,
them have cNtr carried Cargo and
that nu,.c OF them Wei, cdpapIc OF al =
tempting t.'nSat voyage. lie
seated 'n;st TAO nrst OF Tue wooden
SnipS SANK before reaching the doc X
"a the lessee, ..nd that the .conu sans
ii :, storm vn its mrs, voyage. At.
pointed out mat >3Si.Uu0.Uou Mas au-
ihoriz.d by Congress tor the cu!sIruc-
non OF wooden ships,
In a letter 40 Chairman Hurley %.
the shipping loaru, senator Calder
lu-day SAID
II understand that none of the wood
en- vessels have gone overseas. that
none are lit to so. and that in the
nciShDorhood of lao wooden vessels
1t is in reference to these - tha,
write 10 urge that Immediate steps be
taken to prevent anything further be-
ing done upon them.
"A number of shipping men have
been to see me ana they state that
our whole wooden ship program has
been failure and that practically
all Of the money invested in these vcs-
sells Will he lost To the government.
too. These facts, of course. will br
brought out in the investigation. AMI
now that the war emergency is over.
II seems very proper to ne that the
building Of any further wooden ships
should stop
Shipping Board officials pointed out
that while 1t is true that wooden shirs
were unable 10 Withstand the clements
aud had proven unS.a worthy. they .,ad
not proved a total failure. 1, also
vas stated that wooden ships We're not
quilt Tor jranSat!antic service but FOR
use in coastwiSc trade. in order thar
steel ships might he transferred %
transatlantic service
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-22
uopcwell 10 Go Alter Industries.

The business men of Horewcil arc
getting together to prepare for she fu-
turc OF the young city. at meeting
held Tuesday night under the alunr-
vision Of the Board of Trade /; w.. de-
ridcd 30 organize IA holding comn.ny.
with a capital of 100000. 10 induce
manufacturers to locate in the city.
over S5o.ono has already been sub
Scribcd to the stock and II is expected
that the full amount will be quickly
secured. There were about 900 bust
ness men At tho meeting. The officers;
named for the holding company. which
is To hc Incorporated. arc: President.
W |; Giikinson: vice president, w l..
Harrison: secretary. John Mathcuy;
treasurer, Charles 4. HARDWOOD. Six
teen directors were also elected. Tho
officers and directors are among the
leading and progressive men Of the
community.
The committees or the Chamber Of
Commerce and Retail Merchants AS
ISOLATION of Petersburg appointed I"
report plans 10 secure new industries
for this city held II meeting yesterday
and discussed tho steps TO be taken.
The opinion is that some action should
be taken At once. rh" report of the
joint committees will he made to the
TWO organizations at an carly date.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-22

The Wednesday Music Cmh met yes
tcrday afternoon and organized for
the coming season. Mrs. f. j. Wright
was elected president and Mrs. w. T.
Drewry. secretary.
The Young Womens Christian AS
sociation started it's greater mem bcr-
snip campaign to-day with an organ
iZation so perfected that no doubt is
felt about increasing the membership
to 1000 or more.
The honor flag awarded the city, he :
cause of it's war work contribution. is
to be placed over the Mechanic AS
ISOLATION Building. the tallest build
ing in the city.
The Council has decided to nav sl51
per dog for catching and disposing OF
me unlicensed dogs that roam through,
the city, hut the job goes !; begging
though there is good money in it.
young white woman. named Flor
encc roster. WAS committed for trial
IN the fiusiings Court this morning
Tor the larceny of diamond ring
valued at $500. The alleged theft oc7
Cured in August and the young won
an was arrested the first or this wcel.
III Ia ltimorc and brought back to th,.
CITY last night.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-22
ASKS CONTINUED AID
OF PROTECTIVE LEAGUE
Acknowledgement Gregory Writes
Patriotic Organization Service
Is Still Essential
MANY ILLEGAL
ACTIVITIES
Alien Enemies and DisloyaI Persons
still Need Attention, and Public
Morale Must BE Maintained Dur
ing Discussion of Peace Terms
,Ry Associated Press f.,

WASHINGTON. November 81
tothcE-General Gregory. in Il letter to-
day 10 the national directors of The
American Protective League cullrJ
upon the officers and menhers of Thai
organization to continue their ofrertiyr
hid ana CO. oncration with the Depart.
mcnt OF Justice They We're asked o..
pecially to watch for and renort iIIsr,l
activities harmful to the Dublic's morale
during the discussion of peace terms.
Il fee it my duty at the present
iuncturc said the Attorney General :.
letter. TO call upon the officers and
members of the American Pro;rctiyc
League throughout The country 10
carry on steadfastly for the prcsont
their most effective aid and co.oncr:,
ton with the department of Iusiicr
The sudden termination of bostili
ties has reacted strongly uuon IN,
public. and there is everywhcre CYL
dent Il desire on the part OF the pairi :
otic citizens hcreto forc intent unon
winning the war to withdraw immcdi-
atcly from war work Such n coursa
If generally followed would Involve
serious consequences.
The American Protective League has
performed Il great task. both in active
and passive service. The uumhcr OF
Investigations participated in by YOU,
many OF which have resulted in the
uncorcrins OF serious enemy activities
ana disloNalties. and the apprehension
and prosecution of the individuals CON
cefn"d. the large number OF draft
craders detected and your many other
activities have been an important fncl
tor III winning the war
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-22
PLAN TO FORM WORLD
LEAGUE is POSTPONED
Prohibition Lenders Judge Time liz In
emporium" Ia Launch the
1t0Sc.nenI.
NY Associated Press. /

ny .NHsV'iUI'i I'resS.T
COLUMBUS o.. November ol-No
attempt will be made att this time TO
formulate II league OF nations TO work
FOR Worthwhile prohibitions. ii was
stated by dry leaders participating i'm
me worl Id wide prohibition conference.
mere Today. TO undertake such n, this
TING. it was pointed out. would be
useless. in view Of the small repre-
seht"tion OF foreign countries occu :
stoned by tho world war
IT Is expected that the only step To
pc "a ken toward such organization now
VIII be for the Anti Saloon League OF
America as the principal factor in
IN" movenient TO extend an invitation
20 ury organizations Of other coun-
tries to participate In "A future ncct- :
ins. when the world wide organiZu-
ton VIII be formed. No definite time
mas been mentioned for this next meet
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-22

After II hearing yesterday afternoon.
United States Commissioner Herbert
Gillian held for trial in the Federal
Court. which ronvenes in Richmond on
white physician and Drs L. S. 6. lone:
and L. :. Mccoy, Go!ovcd physicians. OF
this city. on the charge OF selling mar
cotiCS to soldiers. They were all nailcd
for their appearance in court in the
sum of S50n. hr. l.. {. Spanglcr son
OF Dr. G. w Spane Ter. was exoncrat cd
of a similar charge, which was shown
to he an error and without foundation.
The DrS. SoauEler are comparatively
new residents OF Petersburg. coming
here about year ago from West Nr-
ginia. The two colored physicians are
leading members OF their race. Dr.
Mccoy had previously been sent To the
Federal Court on the charge OF selling
liquor TO soldiers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-22
ENTIRE DU POINT PLANT
AT H0PEWELL TO CLOSE
All Contracts Cancelled. Causing Gen
rral tcA>utiou-Ihrrr Physicians
Sent 10 Federal Court.

PETERSBURG. VA. November I'll
W. l.. Alicu, manager OF ;hc Du Poni
powder plant at Hopewcll. issued Tn.
following statement day:
In the statement issued on Norcm-
her - The opinion was expressed that
not more than tAo units OF the Hope
we'll plant would remain in operation
after January :. 1t WAS hoped that
contracts wiIh the Navy department
would continue and permit the opera =
tiOn Of these units. DiiiCial advice ha S
just been received ordering. cancclIa-
ton OF these contracts. which will
make il necessary TO close down the
entire plant during the next four
weeks.
wv. l. Allen. Manager"
This announcement is received with
great regret, not only in Hopcwell.
but in Petersburg.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-22
PROVED DliTERRiNG INFLuENtn
ON ALIEN IISE,,II;.S

~ service of equal value has been
Inc passive. hut powerful. influence cy
erted ny your organization upon alien
enemies and diSloyal persons The
knowledge upon their part that evcrv-
where about them We're the eyes and
ears OF great organization auxiliary
10 the government raised a fear in
their hearts as to the consequences of
hostile action. aud becomes :, nowerfuI
deterrent of enemy and disloyal ac-
tivitics.
These services cannot vet be dis
p'nScd with. Illegal activities harmful
|" the public morale during the dis
cusSion OF neacc terms must he watched
for and reported. Violations of tho
war statutes. all OF which are still i'm
force. must he prosecuted Pending
eStigationS must he continued and
others instituted.
sincerely trust that. in view OF
these grave considerations, your mem
bcrS VIII I've aroused TO the need OF
carrying on your work for the mmc-
diatc future with the fullcs, degree OF
thiciencN. earnestly ask your con
iinmcd aid and co-opcration.''
The National Protective League was
oiSanized March 30. 1917. AS AN aux
iIiarN of tho Department Of lust icc
ana now has membership OF 80
""u ana branch organizations in mos,
ciIlcS ana towns over the country
The organization has condtctc ell nm
wards OF 100000 Investigations for
various departments of the govern
mcnt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-22

ton % hc ssuarded. there were no roads
I" hc checked or cncumbcrcd to en-
barraSS an cacmy, there were 10
ncighhorinS races 10 he intimidated
II was sheer wa0ton cruelty. And
that is the true nature Of the German.
Rut what = the nature OF these p.u :
pie upon whom the Germans stated
their lust tor blood and torture? Are
they savage. ceavhcrous, cruel? They
arc candid Hui sincere writes Il
German. Herr Erinckor. They are
frugal and industrious" writes another
German. hr. Hahn. they are sincere.
reliable. and trustworthy" says Herr
l.oSchc. pui u; tGeif own mouths the
Germans stand cunNict cd.--copyriSht.
lplN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-22

Tho War Department has advised
Mrs. NJ. ~ Thomas. of this city. that
her brother, Samuel :. Elliott, has
been missing in action in France since
October i. More complete information
is being forwarded 10y mail. Young
Elliot was twenty years old. and en- =
listed last summer in the marines. On
September 90 he wrote home that he
had been over the top three times and
gone through without Il scratch.