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Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-03
ATTY'S ASK.
IMPROVED.
SERv|(;E'0 Of.
POWER CO.
State Railroad Commission
Is Requested to Order Sc
ries of Improvements in
Valley Equipment.

Protest against the increase in
rates applied for.
That any raise granted be made
contingent upon extensive improve
ments in the Holton Power system
throughout the Valley, looking to bet
terments in service.
In the summing up the above rep
resented the stand taken by the legal
representatives Of the cities OF the
valley at the hearing before Exam
iner Encell of the State Railroad
Commission of the utility corpora
tons application for an advance in
rates.
"We ask the Railroad Commission,
if any increase is given this petition
er, to grant it only on the condition
that the company carry out 1orth-
with all the improvements necessary
to give us uninterrupted and proper
service. We ask that any raise CIV
en- be made contingent upon these i'm
provements to the Valley equipment
of the Holton Power Corporation"
said Rate Expert Barker in the clos
ing argument before the examiner.
Through cross-examination OF the
company's officers, present as wit
nesses, attorneys fighting the petit
ton brought out these facts:
That the power company's equip
ment in the Valley was far from be-
ing in first class condition.
That the company's engineers long
ago discovered solution to the serv-
ice troubles, but little was done to
correct them. +.
That much of the increase revenue
possible from the raise in rates Will
be expended for improvements.
The company engineer stated that
work would begin shortly on the over
hauling of it's auxiliary plant in FL
Centro at a cost of $4,000 to $l5,-
600. while the immediate repairs will
aggregate one-half the total amount
to be expended. The work will take
two months to complete.
Consideration is also being given
plan for grounding protection by the
installation of transformers on- the
power and valley lines. The engineers
admitted that the real solution for
service troubles here would involve
the construction of another transmits
sion line from San BernardinO, and
the installation of lightning arrest
ers on the 55,OO0-volt line between Nj
land and Banning.
Assistant Engineer Perry Of the
Irrigation District was placed on the
stand to demonstrate that the power
company's plan of obtaining water
from the Districts canals to operate
it's hydro-electric plant at Holtville
was not feasible. He testified that
practically all the flow of the Colo
RADIO was needed for irrigation pur-
poses and that the cost of enlarging
the canal to convey the water neces-
sary to the operation of the plant
would be large.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-03
ARMY CHANGES.
(By Associated PrAss>

Washington, Oct 3.--Major General
Merritt Ireland of the medical corps
has been. nominated by the president
to be surgeon general to succeed Ma
ior General Grogers, who will be re-
tired Saturday. Brigadier General
Harris has been nominated to be add
iutant general with the rank of ma
ior general He succeeds Major Cen
eral Mccain, who has been made a
division commander. Eleven briga-
dier generals have been nominated to
be major generals.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-03
u. 8. ADVANCE.

Archangel, Tuesday, Oct. 1.-The
Americans now hold the point fur
thest south reach by any of the AL
lies. They have arrived at village
within forty miles Of Velsk, the Boil
sheviki stronghold, and more than 800
miles southwest Of Archangel.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-03
CALL NURSES.

San Francisco, Oct. 3.-The Pacific
division of the Red Cross has called
home defense nurses in California and
Nevada for duty as a precaution
against the spread of Spanish influ-
enza.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-03
CUTTER TAMPA SENT To
BOTTOM Of ATLANTIC
WITH LOSS Of 118MEN
(By Associated Press)

Washington Oct. 3.-The United States ship Tampa,
former coast guard CUTTER with ten officers 1O2
listed men, British officer and five civilian employees
has been lost Navy Department reports indicate that
the vessel was torpedoed Apparently there eye
witnesses. The Tampa we'll ahead of the convoy.
Wreckage feboats and the bodies of two unidentified
officers have been found.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-03
TRAIN WRECK.
s(By Associated Press)

Cleveland, Oct. 3.--Twenty-six mu-
hilton workers were killed 1t Bedford
when train crashed isun = crowd.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-03
SUFFRAGE AGAIN.

II (By Associated Press)
4 Washington, Oct. 3.-The Senate has
adopted a motion to reconsider suf-
frage at future date.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-03
Turk SITUATION.

London, Oct. 3.-Diplomatic circles
oday described the Turkish situation
boxing toward surrender as "moving"
a hgain. Two days ago it was declared
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-03
BADEN ROYALTY
MADE CHIEF OF
KA|SERS' GOVT.
(BY ASS ociated Pressl

Amsterdam, Oct. 3.-Prince Maxi
milan of Baden has been named Ger
man chancellor, according to Berlin
newspapers.
Maximilian was put forward as the
Moderates' candidate to succeed Chan
cellor Michaelis, but his name didn't
go before the emperor, because the
prince objected for dynastic reasons.
Early this year the prince, outlining
his peace views, shocked the pam
Germans by his advocacy of the aban-
.donment of all ideas of conquest.
His wife, bears the tile of Princess
Royal of Great Britain and Ireland.
Advices received here stated that
a council meeting was held last night
at the chancellors' palace in Berlin,
at which the Kaiser presided. Won
Hindenburg, former Chancellor Won
Hertling, Vice Chancellor Won Pay
er and several state secretaries at
tended. h4 kT
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-03
BELL CAMPAIGN.

San Francisco, Oct. 3.-Theodore
Bell, independent candidate for gov
ernor of California, will open an in
formal campaign in Los Angeles Sat-
urdav. y
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-03

Los Angeles, Oct. 3.-Former Am
bassador Gerard today said that
Prince Maximilian is one of the few
high Germans who seem able to
think and believe like ordinary hu-
man beings. "I regard his appoint
ment as definite attempt to seek
peace and as an abandonment of the
pam German policy" said Mr.. Ge-
rard.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-03

years
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18
PAGE s|HvEU

.pen, his hands halted IN mlua1r. rnH
SICK mans voice had risen, and O'RefI-
~, with a peculiar expression. of
amazement upon his face, was strain
ing his ears to hear what he said.
"Eh? What's the matter?" Judson
inquired.
For a moment O'Reilly remained
frozen In his attitude, then without a.
word he strobe to the sufferer. He bent
forward, staring into the vacant, up
turned face. A cry burst from HIS
throat, a cry that was like a sob, and,
kneeling, he gathered the frail, flthv
figure into his arms.
"Esteban! !" he cried. "Esteban! This,
is OReilly. O'Rail-ye! Don't you know
me? OReilly, your friend, your BROTH
er! For Gods sake, tell me what
they've done to you! Look at me, Els.
te5an! Look at me! Look at me Oh
Esteban!"
Such eagerness, such t~hankfulness.
such passionate pity were in his
friends hoarse voice that Judson drew.
closer. He noticed that the faintest
flame of reason flickered for an instant
in the sick mans hollow eyes; then
they began to rove again, and the same
rustling whisper recommended. O'ReiI-
ly held the boy tenderly in his arms:
tears rolled down his cheeks as he i'm
plored Esteban to hear and to heed
him.
"Try to hear me! Tryw There was
fierce agony in the cry. where is
Rosa? Rosa? You're
safe now; you can tell me.
You're safe with O'Reilly. q. I
came back I came back for O
and Rosa. Where is she?
Is she-dead?"
Other men were assembling cow.
The column was ready to move, but
Judson signaled to Colonel Lopez and
raade known the identity Of the sick
stranger. The colonel came forward.
swiftly and laid a hand upon O,EsiL
iy's shoulder, saying: T.
$50! You were right, after all. Es..
teban Varona didn't die. God must;
nave sent US to San Antonio to deliver
him.
Hes sick, sickw o'Rellly said,
nuskily. 'Those Spaniards! Look:
what they've done to him." His voice
changed. He cried, fercely: "WeH,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18

m late again. I'm always just a little
bit too late. He'll die before he q
tell ne"
"Wait! Take hold of yourself. Wen
do all that can be done to save him.
Now come, we must be going, or all
San Antonio will be upon u.s."
O'Reilly reused. "Put him in nv
arms" he ordered. "Ill carry him to
camp myself"
But Lopez shook his head, SAYING.
gently: "It's a long march, and the
litter would be better for him. Thank
heaven we have an angel of mercy
awaiting us, and she will know how to
make him WELL"
When the troop resumed it's retreat
Esteban Varona lay suspended upon a
swinging bed between O'Reilly and
Judson's horses. Although they car
ried him as carefully as they could
throughout that long hot journey, he.
never ceased his babbling and never
RWoke to his surroundings.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I-Don Estebano Varona, a
Suoan planter, possesses a great treasure
board; This wealth has been hidden in
and only he and his master know the Sc
cret cache. Don Esteban's wife dies at
the birth of twins, Esteban and Rosa.
Isabel, who knows there is hidden treas;
ure and tries to wiring the secret from Sc
bastian: When the slave refuses she tries
10 dau nhfe MN Mho by n having %Evangelina, his
Is the special servant of the twins, sold.
CHAPTER II-Through Donna Isabel,s
scheming Don Esteban risks Evangelina
at cards and loses. Crazed by the loss Of
MS aughter. Sebastian kills Don Este
lI5-Many, years Donna Isa-
man she had married. A few years later
ehe' seeks to marry Rosa to the rich Don
MARIO, but Rosa Is promised to O'Reilly,
New York. whence he has gone to break
on his engagement to his employers
daughter. Esteban is secretly aiding the
1nsurrectos.
CHAPTER Iv-Donna Isabel is at the
lous administrator. who knows the deeds
to the plantation are lost with the treas
ure; One night she walks in her sleep
Esteban and Rosa are forced to flee when
Cueto ~denounces them as rebels.
CHAPTER V-Rosa writes to O.Re.ii,
Of their plight and urges him to come
and save her.
CHAPTER vI-O'Reilly soon lands In
Cuba. but finds he will have hard work
20 reach Rosa, as communication with
the Insurrectos is difficult and danger
Gus.
CHAPTER v11-o'Reilly, meets Leslie
Branch, newspaper man. who is a victim
Of. tuberculosis. and they plan a way to
join the 1nsurrectos together.
CHAPTER v111-1n the meantime cueto
plans to lead Cobo, a Spanish colonel Of
volunteers, execrated for his cruelty, to
the hiding place of Esteban and Rosa.
CHAPTER IX-Cobo and his men cap
ture Rosa. but she is Immediately res
cued by Esteban: and Cobo is injured in
surrectos by the aid Of Doctor Alvarado.
a friend of the Cuban cause.
CHAPTER X-o'Reiny is about to
reach the 1nsurrectos. but his plans mis-
carry: He and Leslie Branch are ar
ban tells Rosa Of the coming Of General
Wevler to ''nacifu" the island.
CHAPTER xI-Esteban raids Cueto's
home and kills him., but Spanish troops
wounded. He does not reach home. with
Esteban. missing. Rosa. Evangelina and
her husband. Asensio. with whom Rosa
!dS Deeu staying, give up Ope and go
into a Spanish concentration camp.
CHAPTER KILN New York O.he51lv
plans a flibustering expedition to Cubs
Evans, a wealthy girl, who insists 'n nn
financing the venture and going along az
q nurse. Soon the expedition starts for
CUBA In a small tramp steamer.
CHAPTER xII1-The flipus1ers ,ano IN
Cuba and O'Reilly learns of Esteban and
Rosa. N0r1na hapinC har 1rfiac oe ~,,r-
Rose, In Matanzas, visits her old home,
which is in ruins.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18

fitting up hospitals when there's moth
ing to fit them up with" She sighed.
Il imagined I was gong to work won
ders-I thought 1 was going to be a
Florence Nightingale, and the men
were going to idolize me-"
Don't they?" Judson demanded.
"No. That is-not in exactly the
way 1 expected"
"They all want to marry her."
OReilly explained.
"Insolent bunch!" growled the cap
tain. Then he swallowed hard and
said, "But for that matter, so do l."
"How silly you boys can BET" Norine
laughed. II dare say the others are
joking too, but"
"Joking?" O'Reilly grinned. "Not at
all. I'm the only single man in camp
who isn't in love with you. When you
arrived this morning there was a gen.
eral stampede for the river. I'll bet
the fish in this stream will taste of soap
for years to come"
AS If to point O'Reilly's words at the
moment appeared Colonel Lopez,
shaved blood-raw and clad in a recent.
ly Numbered uniform which was still
damp. The three Americans rose to
salute him, but discipline was lax and
he waved them back to their seats.
"We've been talking about food"
Leslie Branch advised his commanding
officer. "Miss Evans isn't a burning
patriot like the rest of US, and so of
course she can't share our ravenous an.
petite for beef cooked and eaten on the
hoof."
"So?" Lopez's handsome face cloud
ed. "You are hungry, them"
Norine confessed that she was, "Im
starving!" said she. II haven't had a
decent meal for a week."
"God be praised! I know where there
Is a goat. not two leagues away ~ said
the colonel.
"But I don't want a goat" Norine
complained. II want-well, pickles.
and jam, and sardines, and-candy,
and-tooth-powder! Real boarding.
house luxurles. I'd just like to rob a
general store" /
Lopez furrowed his br0ws and lost
himself In thought. Later, while the
were talking, he drew Ramos
aside and for a. while they. kept their
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18
CHAPTER XIV,
That Sick Man From San Antonio

That Sick Man From San Antonio.
IL was part of the strategy practiceG
py the Cuban leaders to divide thei,
forces into separate columns for the
purpose OF raiding the smaller Spanish
garrlsons and harassing the troops SEN
to their relief, r~eassembling these
bands only when and where some tell.
ing blow was to be struck.
When O'Reilly and Branch enlisted
In the Army of the Orient they were
assigned to the command of Col. Mig.
uel Lopez, and it was under his leader.
snip that they made their first &C.
quaintance with the peculiar methods
Of Cuban warfare.
Their had been, at first, some doubt
OF Branch's fitness to take the field 81
all-he had suffered a severe hemor.
rhage shortly after his arrival at Cubi.
tas-and it was only after a hysterical
demonstration on his part that he had
been accepted as a soldier. He Simply
would not be left behind. At first the
Cubans regarded him with mingled
contempt and pity, for certainly no
less promising volunteer had ever
service with them. But upon
the occasion of the very first fight all
lll-Wlll disappeared as if by magic, for,
although Branch deliberately ~disobeyed
orders' ne nevertheless displayed such
amazing %audacity in the face of the
enemy, such a theatrical contempt for
bullets, as to stupefy every one. More
over, ne lived up to his reputation; he
continued to be ~insanely daring. yarv-
Ing his exploits to correspond with his
moods. with the result that he attained
a popularity which was UNIQUE. nav.
sensational.
OReilly alone understood the reason
for the fellows morbid irritability. his
suicidal recklessness but when he pri-
vately demonstrated he was grufly told
to mind his own business. Branch flat
ly refused to modify his conduct: he
seemed really bent upon cheating the
disease that made his life a misery.
But, as usual, fate was perverse:
she refused to humor the sick mans
hope. When, after blindly inviting
death, Leslie had emerged from sew
eral engagements unscathed, his sur
perhaps a natural relief at
hnding himself whols-became tinged
with a certain apprehension lest he
survive those deliberately courted dam
Rers only to suCcumb to the ills and
prlVatlons OF camp life. The fellows
tongue grew ever sharper; his society
pecatne intolerable, his gloom oppres-
slve n irreslstibly contagious. When,
"""r s"v"ral weeks NJ Communicating
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18

tas."
"We'd better look into this" Judson
exclaimed, and, finding that his clothes
were dry, he hurriedly began to dress
himself.
Together, the three men made an in
vestigation of the camps resources,
only to discover that Branch was right.
There was, indeed, but little food of
any kind, and that little was of the
coarsest. Ordinarily, such a condition
of affairs would have occasioned them
no surprise, for the men were becoming
accustomed to a more or less chronic
scarcity Of provisions; but the pres
ence of Norine Evans put quite a diff
ferent complexion upon the matter.
They were still discussing the situation
when Miss Evans, having finished her
afternoon nap, threw open the flaps of
her tent and stepped out.
When she had listened to the ac-
count apologetically submitted by her
three friends, she drew her brows to.
gether, saying, p%laintively: ooh dear!
We've been going short for a week,
and Major Ramos told me we'd fare
better when we got here. I had my
mouth all set for a banquet. Couldn't
you ever find the poor dog a bone?"
"Tm afraid the ~cuDboard@is bare"
O'Reilly acknowledged.
"Do you know what I want for din
ner?" Norine inquired. Lamb chops
with green peas. some nice white bread,
a salad, and coffee"
The three men looked at her anxious
ly. Judson stirred uneasily.
"That's what I want. / don't expect
to get It,"
With sigh Of relief the captain ex-
claimed, II thought you Were giving
your order"
Goodness, no." With a laugh the
girl seated herself upon her one camp
chair, inviting her callers to dispose
themselves on the ground about her.
eff you car stand the food, I dare say ]
can. Now then, tell me what you've
beer doing since you left Cubitas. I've
been frightened to death that some of
you would be hurt. That's one reason
why I've been working night and day
helping to get the hospitals in shape,
l can't bear to think of our boys being
wounded. Everything is so different
to what l thought 1t would be, and I'm
so weak and ineffective. The medical
supplies I brought are nearly all gone,
and I've learned what hard work it is
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18
(Continued Next Week,
LIQUOR BAN AGREED UPON
Senate Committee Approves Prohibs-
ton After Jan. /. 1919

ton After Jan. 1, 1919.
Washington, July 9.-Legislation to
prohibit the sale Of distilled liquors,
wine and beer after Jan. 1, 1919. and
to prohibit the manufacture of wine
and beer after Nov. 1 next, has been
agreed upon by the senate agricultural
committee.
BY fixing a definite da e after which
the sale would be prohibited of all in
toxicating liquors, members OF tho
committee believe that any charge ce
discrimination would be avoided.
They say wine growers would he en-
abled to dispose of this years crop
while brewers could make use Of their
entire supply of malt.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18
TO ABOLISH WAR COUNCIL
Principal Functions Assumed q,

Principal Functions Assumed BY
March, GoethaIs and Others.
Washington, July 9.-Secretary
Baker has formally abolished the war
council and turned over it's principal
functions to the assistant secretaries
OF wsr, General March. chief of star,
and Major General Goethals. assistant
chief Of staff In charge Of purchases.
stores and traffic.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-07-18

First 6odega.
his side. The little Cuban exercised no
restraint he seized whatever was most
handy, meanwhile cursing ferociously,
as befitted a bloodthirsty bandit. Boys
are natural robbers, and at this oppor-
tunity for loot Jackets soul famed
savagely and he swept the shelves bare
as he went.
"Hey, Leslie! Get something to carry
this stuff in," O'Reilly directed over
his shoulder.
Spurred by O'Rellly's tone and by a
lively rattle Of ritle-shots outside, Les
lie disappeared into the llving-quarters
at the back of the store. A moment
later he emerged with b huge armful
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-01-18
SCOUT PROGRAM IN WAR.

Prof. Norman f. Richardson of Bos-
ton university tells the Boy Scouts of
America that the war In European ma
tons has resulted In rapid increase
of juvenile delinquency. Information
that has been carefully secured goes 70
show that this increase in II of the
larger cities and towns Of Great Brit
ain during one year averaged 81 per
cent. The causes of this unfortunate
condition are In many instances SINH
lar to forces that have already begun
to operate in America. II is impera-
tive that the American people take
time by the forelock in II Is matter
by setting In motion Immediately in
iluences that will counteract Il number
Of injurious forces which will play
upon the lives Of our boys during the
coming months and possibly years.
A careful study Of the causes of in
creased delinquency and of the suita-
bllity of the Boy Scout program TO re-
duce the harm coming from these in
fiuences presents powerful argument
for the immediate enlistment Of thou
sands Of Americas best citizens as
scOutmasters.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-01-18
HARDLY POSSIBLE FOR HIM
Reasons Why One Man Was Unable
to Wear "Smile That Won't
Come Off,"

I'lfly.scyen grown-upS ana three
Juveniles recently gathered in Plod'
lnOrc'S village hall 10 hear what II lee
turer had to say on the subject of OPP
timiSm. The visitor was full Of wis
dom and sage advice.
"Dol't look on the bnck side, he de-
claimed. "tultlvatc the happy heart
and the smiling face. Smile at mlsfOr-
tune aud difficulties; smile whilst you
play and always go smiling about your
business.
A mountaineering gentleman, wear
Ing sidewhiskcrs, shook his head n
disagreement.
ado you doubt me. friendT asked
the lecturer. The sad one nodded
"Glve the smiling face trial for II
week"
Another shake of the head cane
from The gloomy man. "Dussn't risG
II, mister" he answered In holloS
tones. Il he undertaken in these partt
an there's a hepldemic on. Fancy M
with II face like Il rhessy eats waikiki
aforc funerals - London Tit.Bits.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-01-18
BEAUTIFUL COLOR EFFECTS IN
HEDGES
BY /. M. BENNINGTON.

One Of the most beautiful hedges IL
made by planting scarlet SALIVA In a
row as background, then II row OF
white nicotiuna, with blue ngcratum AS
II border, In this combination we get
our patriotic colors. While the vivid
blue Of the ageratum and the flaming
scarlet Of the saliva would be anything
but n pleasing note II planted next
cotlana. softens ana blends the col
ors until the effect Is n thing Of beal-
IT,
Iinnins, culliopsis aud white phl0x
Is appetizer effective combination for
hedges or mass planting. Plant the
znnias In the back row. then the cal
llopsis and lei white phloX form The
border.
Ricinus makes Il splendid plant for
hedges. 1t grows To the height Of sev-
on or eight feet. with huge coppery
leaves This plant Is also effective nv
u screen or used In the center Of cir
culnr beds. where It's rich tropical fol-
iage II combined with harmonious
plants is a thing Of beauty.
The seed Is tender and should not
be put into the ground until all dan
ger from frost Is past. In planting for
hedges use nasturtlums, zinnias or cal
llopsiS In front of H.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-01-18
ALL MEN AT HOME SHOULD
PREPARE FOR WAR

The first test man Is put thru for
either war or life insurance is an eXaml-
nation Of his water. This is most essen
tlal because the kidneys play a most I'M
portant part in causing premature old age
and death. The more injurious the pols-
ons passing thru the kidneys the sooner
comes decay-so says Dr. Pierce OF Sur
gical Institute. Buffalo, NY. who further
advises all people who are past thirty to
preserve the vitality of the kidneys and
free the blood from poisonous elements,
such as uric acid-drink plenty OF water =
sweat some daily and take Anuric, double
strength, before meals
This An.u-ric is late discovery OF Dr.,
Pierce and is put up In tablet form. and
can be obtained for 6oc at almost any
drug store. For that backache. lumbago,
rheumatism, rusty" joints. swollen feet
or hands, due IN uric acid in the blood
Anuric quickly dissolves the uric acid as
hot water does sugar. Take a little An
uric before meals and live to be hun.
1red Send 10 cents to Dr. Pierce for trial
package Of Anuric.