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Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-24
JAP TO Be HEAD
CHINESE FINANCE

Toxic, April 24.-Baron Yoshiro Sa-
katani, former mayor of Toxic, who
is well-known in the United States,
has left for China to take up the post
of the highest financial advisor to
the Chinese government, in which ca
pacity he will make special efforts
for the solution of the long standing
question of currency system reform.
1t is believed that the quintuple
loan syndicate representatives have
approved the engagement of Baron
Sakatani, recognizing his undisputed
for the solution of difficult
questions.
Baron Sakatani was long in the
service of the Finance Department,
holding vice ministership between
1901 and 1906, when he was made
minister of that department, holding
that post until 1908.
In 1911 he represented Japan at
the international economics conference
in Berlin. In June, 1912, he was elect
led mayor of Toxic. Baron Sakatani
greatly contributed to the adoption of
gold standard in Japan.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-24
EXTR EMELY HEAVY
bonn MB ARDMENT OF
FREN CH POSITIONS
I SOUTH OF ON ME
MAY MEAN MOVE.
Mouth of Zeebrugge Canal
Believed to Have Been
Blocked and Guns and
Stores Destroyed in Dar-
ing British Naval Raid.
by Associated p .ess)

London, April 24.-Artillery prep
aration in the region south of the
SOinme seems to point TO determ'-
nation on the part of Won LudendOrf
to put the Paris defenses to the test.
A dispatch from Paris states that
Geerman artillery has been conduct
ing an extremely heavy bOmbardment
between the Somme and Avre regions,
raining shells on Hangard, En- Vim
santerre, Villers and BretOnneaux.
The War Office announced that
French troops had repulsed strong
German attacks last evening in the
neighborhood of Dram Otre, on the
Flanders front. Heavy infantry at
tacks were reported yesterday
morning on the Albert sector, north
of the SOmme, and between the SOmme
and Avre rivers the French and Brit
ish artillery inflicted severe losses
on the Germans. A German attack
northwest of Albert yesterday even
ing was repulsed.
BLOCK ZEEBRUGGE CANAL.
Sailors and marines participated in
a raid on German submarine bases
and it is believed they blocked the
mouth of the Zebrugge canal. They
destroyed every gun on the mole and
large stores of munitions, according
to stories survivors told the cOrre-
spOndent of the Daily Chronicle at a
Kentish port. Cries of, "Its Ameri-
cans! It's Yankees" were raised by
the Germans when the attacking par
ty arrived. Some of the Germans
bolted from the nearest batteries, leav-
ing the guns to the British. Three
were destroyed.
The attacking ship had scarcely got
within sight of the light on the Zee
brugge mole when it was discovered by
the Germans. Star shells instantly
pierced the thick haze, showing up
the cruiser as clearly as thought it
were daylight. 1t seemed as though
every battery in the neighbOrhOOd
concentrated its fire on the cruiser,
and 17-inch shells and those of small
Ter calibre flew around her like hail
The German fire was apparently de-
flected by the intervening structure
of the mole and most of the damage
was above the water line. The cruis-
er approached the mole and landed
bluejackets and marines. The cor
respondent says the concrete laden
ship intended to block the channels
entered the harbOr, accompanied by
one submarine. They were swung
around on cables and were sunk with
in % minutes. 1t is believed that the
, charge of destroyer or submarine,
which was exploded at the gate of
the Bruges canal, destroyed the locks.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-24
Lib erty Bonds Save
Him From u. S. Camp

corporal. And forthwith they
marched toward Camp Beacon and
the detention camp. Mcdonald is
Irish himself, but he could not put
it over that corporal, who had the
''Iaw agin him. ExpOstulatiOns,
Irish brOgue and the information
that he himself had come from
County Cork had no effect.
Suddenly Mcdonald had scintil-
lating, all pervading idea. He
pulled out Liberty bond which he
had bought.
The Irish corporars demeanor
changed. He beamed on that Lib
erty bond and released his hold on
his prisoner.
We'll, Oi guess ye a-a-rr-e not
so bad afther ALL" he said. GO
back to yer family"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-24
GOVT. TO TAKE
OVER ALL RAW
WOOL IN WEST
Ultimatum Delivered to the Wool
Growers in Case They Do Not Sell
at the Price in Effect July 30 Last.
Which Is Many Cents Under the
Present Price.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, April 24.-The gov
ernment has decided to take over all
raw wool at the price prevailing July
80 last. ..i q,
1t will be commandeered if the hold
ers do not agree to sell at that price
The wool now being clipped in the
West will also be taken by the gov
ernment. 1t will use large part fol-
uniforms and will distribute the re-
mainder among dealers for civilian
needs.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-24

J. Z. Mcdonald, proprietor of
the Mountain Springs store, is
thanking his lucky stars that he
bought IA Liberty bond. and had it
with him yesterday in the wilds
of New River gorge, near CaleX-
leo.
Mr. Mcdonald, with his wife and
two children, was enjoying an out
ing in the gorge with the McDOn-
aid family equipage, a domesti-
Gated Ford. Mcdonald wandered
far from the others in the party
and inadvertently stepped over the
line. At that instant an Irish
corporal of the Eleventh L. S.
cavalry laid a heavy hand on the
Oldest inhabitant of Mountain
Springs.
eye will come wit me-" said the
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-24

Justice Mayfield has taken un-
der advisement the case of the
keystone Type Foundry against the
Progress, O. B. Tout and Mrs. o.
B. Tout, for $1SS.O5 for material
which has been in the possession
Of the TOuts, it is alleged, for
nearly two years. Judge Simon is
attorney for the plaintiffs.
The defense was alleged that
the material was unsatisfactory.
Judge Simon, in the trial of the
case, asked why it had not been re-
turned to the plaintiff company.
The suit OF w. ]. Turner, as
signee of the American Type
Founders Company against the
Progress and the TOuts, which was
in the Superior court some weeks
ago, resulted in verdict for
Turner of S706.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-24
j. S. TO CONSOLIDATE
ALL MOTOR DIVISIONS
(By Associated Press)

Washington, April 24.-The War
Department has created Motors
Transport Service to supplant the
Motors Division of the Quartermas-
ter's Corps. I
1t will consolidate the procurement
and operation of all army motor We
hicles except tanks, caterpillars and
artillery tractors.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-24
WILLIAM THAW
NOW AN ACE"
(By AssociatedPress)

Paris, April 24.-Major William
Thaw, commanding the Lafayette Fly
ing Corps, is now counted among the
"aces" in aviation in France, having
brought down his fifth adversary and
captive the same day. Within the
last month he has accounted for three
opponents.
A dispatch announced that Major
Thaw brought down two German air.
planes April 90
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-24
Germans in Yillers.
(BY Associated Pl essl

With the British Army in France,
April 24.-The first German attack
along the whole British front south
of the Somme river today was thrown
back, but the Germans returned and
pushed toward Villers- Bretonneaux.
With three tanks leading, the Ger
mans got in the eastern fringe Of the
town, where the battle is now rag.
ing.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-24
NO RECALL PETITION
CIRCULATED IN IMPERIAL

Following rumOr current here
today that District taxpayers in
the Imperial section had started
a recall petition looking to the
ousting of their representative on
the District board, business men
of that section denied that there
was any movement to recall Roy
McPheerrin, and stated that the
people of that section were sat-
isfied that he is doing his part
in the solution of water prob
lens of the Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-24
FACTORIES
IN GERMANY. GONE
(By Associated Press)

London, April 24.-German news
papers received from Zurich say two
large powder factories at Glazen
dach, southeast of Vienna, have been
destroyed. 1t is believed incendiaries
were responsible. The casualties were
heavy.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-24
H0RkER CHAUTAUQUA
AUSP|C|0US[Y OPENED
GREAT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM STARTS TO-DAY
WITH PROGRAM BY LADIES' ORCHESTRA.
Seven Days Will Be Repete With Interesting EventsLl
Centro Is the First City in the Entire Cir
cult to Get the Chautauqua.

Imperial Valley always welcomes a
commendable program ofentertain-
ment and education.
The people of this region have en-
Enthusiastically received the Horner
Chautauqua, which opens a seven-day
program in El Centre today The big
Chautaqua tent is pitched on the va
cant ground just east of the Casa
Rey hotel, on State street near Fifth.
Today the Chautaqua committee of
the Chamber of Commerce is out SELL
ing tickets, which are going fast. The
price of the tickets advanced halt
dollar at noon today.
The program for the week is as fol-
lows:
Today.
Afternoon-The Ladies' Regimental
Orchestra.
Evening-The Ladies' Regimental
Orchestra. Character impersonations,
including the historic and patriotic
review, John B. Ratio.
Thursday.
Sketches, instrumental
and vocal music, Eve Anderson COM
pany Edna Means, the Joy Girl De
Luxe.
Evening-Eve Anderson company
and Edna Means "America's Best at
Their Best" DR.. Ira D. Landrith.
: Friday.
Afternoon" Songs and Stories of
the Trenches the Mari Entertainers.
Lecture, Lieutenant E. H. Tougher,
direct from France.
Evening-Tha MARI Entertainers.
Magic and Mystery, Reno, King of
Magic.
Saturday.
Afternoon-Cimera and his band.
Madame Cafarelli, soloist.
Evening-Grand concert, Cimera and
his band Madame Cafarelli, soloist.
Sunday.
Afternoon-Recital, Gladys Yves
Brainard "The Story of Mesopota-
mia Raphael Emmanuel.
Evening-Concert, Gladys Yves
Brainard "Fighting Through Hell,'
or "The Big Fight" Captain Fallon.
Monday.
Afternoon-Harriet q, Bird Warren,
American Red Cross nurse, returned
from the war zone.
Evening-"The Climax the COM
edy drama by the Climax company of
New York players.
Tuesday.
Afternoon-Concert, the Premier
Artists.
Evening-The Premier Artists. Lee
ture, Sergeant Rayner
The afternoon program begins at
2:45 p. m, the evening program at
1870 p, m. There will be compe-
tent crew and superintendent in charge
of each Chautaqua.
The children's work will be under
the supervision of an experienced su-
pervisor, and the announcement made
as to the date of the program by the
children.
1t has been decided by the citizens
committee in charge of the Liberty
Day program to hold exercises in the
big Chautauqua tent, which has been
offered for the purpose by the Hor-
ner Chautauqua.
The various war service organza-
tions will participate in the celebra-
ton of Liberty Day, as designated by
the president. A troop of cavalry
will lead the parade, in which the
Home Guard, the Boy Scouts, the High
School cadets, the Fire Departments,
and floats representing the Red Gross,
the War Savings Stamp organization
and the Y. M. c. A., will participate.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-24
PASADENA CHINATOWN
DESTROYED BY FIRE
(By Associated Press)

Pasadena, April 24.-Fire made 2S
families homeless, burned to death ID
horses and destroyed 20 tons of hay
and much equipment, at the Chinese
American Vegetable Company settle
ment near here today.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-24
FOREIGN MINISTER
TO JAPAN RESIGNS
(By Associated Press)

London, April 24,-Japanese For
eign Minister Motono has resigned, ac-
cording to a Toxic dispatch.
He will be succeeded by Baron Goto,
a member of the national commission
appointed last year for discussion of
Japan's foreign policy.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-24
Casualty List.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, April 24.-The casual
ty list today contained the names of
six killed in action, three who had died
of wounds and eleven from disease.
Ten were severely and thirteen slight
lly wounded
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-24
Lieutenant Warner Killed.
(BY Associated Pressl

Wichita Falls, Tex, April "a
Second Lieutenant Stephen Warner,
flying instructor and Cadet Edwin
Cryer, were killed today when their
airplane suddenly burst into flames.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-24
b0NDSALESS
TOP NEARL !
$4,000 IN
TIME
TOTAL OF S740,725 SUBSCRIBED
TO THIRD ISSUE OF LIBERTY
BONDS UP TO CLOSING OF
NkS ODAY-CALEXICO
TAKES JUMP IN SUBSCRIBERS
NJ. o. King Points Out That the COun-
ty Is Still But Half Way Up Lib
erty Loan Ladder in the Number
of Subscribers, the Government
Having Set 5000 as Our Goal.

Imperial County must realize that
more individuals must subscribe to the
Liberty lOan," said County Chairman
NJ. 0. King of the Liberty bond sales
forces today.
The government has set 5000 SUBJ
scribers as our quota. We have now
little more than 1000 Every wage
Garner, farmer and clerk should pur-
chase a bond. Let us get our quota
speedily"
Calexico today tops the list of I'M
perial Valley cities in the amount of
subscriptions, and the Border City
took huge jump in the number of
subscribers. CalexicO is nearly $4,000
ahead of Ell Centre. Brawley took "a
jump of several thousand.
The totals at the close of business
today are as follows:
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-24

Phone your wants to The Press
sand get quick results.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-24
us. DON'T LIKE
DUTCH ATTITUDE
(By Associated Press)

Washington, April 24.-The United
States is prepared to withdraw its
offer of three ships to expedite the
shipment of grain to Holland if the
comment in Dutch newspapers accus-
nls the United States of duplicity
in its condition that an equal ton
mage should leave Dutch harbors for
America, is indicative of the feeling
of the Dutch government and peo-
pie.
The Hague, April 24.-The Dutch
cabinet met yesterday in extraordi-
nary session.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-24

The British foreign office, accord
ing to the London Daily News, has
learned that the relations between Hol-
land and Germany are very strained.
The dispute about the supply of grav-
ell from Holland to Germany was said
to have been the cause. Official and
diplomatic circles in London were re-
ported to look upon the situation with
uneasiness. Rumors were that some
things in the nature of an ultimatum
had been delivered to Holland by Ger
many.
The Handelsblad of Amsterdam on
Monday expressed the belief that Ger
many would not hesitate to use COM
munication through Holland even at
the risk of war if she believed that by
doing so victory could be obtained on
the western front.
1t was reported recently that Ger
many looked with disfavor upon Hol-
lands attitude toward the seizure by
the United States and Great Britain
of Dutch tonnage in American and
British ports.
Officials here expressed disappoint-
ment and surprise at the reception
accorded the offer, which was based
on Duth proposal to alleviate suf-
fering from shortage of breadstuffs.
The offer was supplementary to the
presidents statment of March 20,
when the Dutch ships were requi-
sitioned
One hundred thousand tons of grain
will be provided for Holland if ships
are sent to carry it.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-24
Sue Touts For
Material Sent
Two Years Ago

keystone Type Foundry Files Suit i'll
Justice Mayfield's Court Against
Progress and Its Publishers f0:-
S1SS05 for Print Shop Material
First Suit Lost by Newspaper.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-06-28

John Monte, Jr.. and Elizabeth Monte. his wife.
Michigan, to Margaret Farwell. guardian. of the
Township of Gene zee, Genesee County. Michigan.
the Register of Deeds for the County Of Genesee.
in liber 80 of Mortgages on page 375; and.
WHEREAS, the said mortgage has beepIduly
assigned by the said Margaret F. Farwell Culver
to Martha Everetts. of Brooklyn. Michigan. which
said assignment was recorded m the Office of the
Register of Deeds on the 23rd day of January. A.
ID. 1906 in Liber lac of Mortgages on page "a; and.
WHEREAS said mortgage was further as
signed by the estate of Martha Everetts to Charles
III. May, of Clio. which said assignment was re-
corded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of
Genesee County in liber lac of Mortgages on page
208fdrthe 18th day of April. A. ID. 1907; and.
WHEREAS. said mortgage was further as
signed by Charles ii. May to the Clio State Bank.
which said assignment was recorded in the Office
of the Register of Deeds Of Genesee County. in
lber l72 of Mortgages on page STA on the 18th day
of June, A. ID. 1914; and.
ther assigned by the Clio State Bank. banking
corporation. to Myron X. Crawford, which said as
signment was recorded in the ofiicePf The Register
of Deeds of Genesee County in fbef l59 of Mort
cages at page 5l6on the first day of November.
A. ID. 1915. and said mortgage is now owned by the
estate of Myron X. Crawford: and
WHEREAS, by partial release dated January
49, 1901. there was released from said mortgage
the South half 90 of the Southwest quarter %
Of the Northeast quarter % of Section Six (el.
Township Nine(9) North of Range Seventh East,
which sad partial release was recorded in the
oficeIof the Register Of Deeds on the 9th day Of
February. 1901; and
WHEREAS. the amount claimed to be due on
said mortgage at the date of this notice is the sum
of 1885, 81 of principal and interest and the furth-
sum of Fifteen Dollars attorney fee. pro-
vided by statute. and which Sthe whole amount
claimed to be unpaid said mortgage, and no
suit proceeding having been instituted at law
or in equity to recover the debt nov remaining
secured by said MORTGAGE. or anylpart thereof.
whereby the power of sale confirmed in said mort
gage has become operatives;
NOW. THEREFORE,. notice is hereby given
that by virtue Of the said power of sale. and in
pursuance Of the statute in such made and
provided the said mortgage will be foreclosed by
a sale of the premises therein described at public
auction TO the highest bidder at the front door Of
the Court House in the City of Flint In said Coun-
ty of Genesee on the 18th day of September. 1918
at 1000 o'clock in thefUrcnoon of said day. which
said premises to le~soh are described as follows;
The North half ~ of the Southwest quarter
% Of the Northeast quarter }. Section co.
Township Nine(0 North of Range Seven (7) East
Aloha Crawford.
Administrative of the Estate
of Myron Crawford.
Carton, Roberts & Stewart. deceased.
Attorneys for Administrators.
Dated June q. 1918. 81
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-06-28
Thetford Center

Lloyd Geiger and wife spent Sunday
with Carl Ferguson and wife, of Flint.
John Watson and wife, of Flint, were
callers at the home of their grand
mother, Sunday.
Miss Dorothy Sanford, who under
went an operation for appendicitis at
Battle Creek Sanatorium, recently, is
getting along nicely.
DR.. Fred Gates and wife, Mrs. Hattie
Blaine and Mrs. Samantha Price spent
Monday afternoon in Millington
A beautiful little daughter was born
to Will Bellenger and wife, Thursday,
June 20, named June Aloha. Congrat-
ulations.
Otis Scott and Mrs. Sarah Scott spent
Sunday in Flint.
Mrs. Henrietta Geiger, who has been
spending several months in Flint, has
returned to her home here.
Wray Mitchell spent three days last
week attending the II. A. II. encamp-
ment at Saginaw.
Many attended the w. S. S. meeting
at the church, Sunday. We also listen
ed to fine sermon from our minister,
Rev. VIM.
Mrs. Ada Stafford, of Montrose, visit
ed her mother and brother two days
last week.
Earl Nicely spent Sunday with Max
and Harold Chatfield.
Capt. H. w. Geiger and wife, of
Camp Custer, spent the week end with
his parents.
Herman Geiger, wife and family,
spent Saturday night and Sunday with
George and Fred Geiger and families.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-06-28
For Sale

Ten room house and eight acres.
well fenced. good well, one
mile from Clio. Can be had
at a bargain.
On Easy Terms. Ten Acre Farm
on Dixie Highway. Twelve
Room House, Barn, Good
Well of Water. 100 Maple
Trees, one-half mile from
Car Line, 3 miles out.
One Seven Room House, new,
Furnace and Electric Lights.
One Six Room House, cheap.
Two Small Farms: One 30 acres
and One 20 acres, cheap.
Two First-class Business Places
on Paved Street, Clio. for
less than $50 per foot front.
Modern House on Bluff St.,
S2750. Can be bought on
Easy Terms. 70 foot front.
c. w. Jobson
Real Estate
Phone lO4
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-06-28
WILLING BOY WILL MAKE GOOD
Working Reserve Will Be Success II
Farmer co-operates.

At the Conference Of County Direc-
tors of the Boys Working Reserve,
held at Lansing on March 18th it was
demonstrated by many speakers that
the Boys Working Reserve was of
value to the farmer. Among other
speakers was the Hon. Mr.. Sculley of
Alma, and we quote few extracts
from his address:
Another thing, a farmer will say to
me My time is worth four or five or
six dollars day to my business. How
can | afford to spend the time to take
this young man to do my work. Now
as a matter of fact If you will take
this man from the Boys Reserve out
upon the farm and place some conf.
dence in him and as he is trained
somewhat along the line of your work
throw responsibility upon him. Re-
sponsibility Is what counts. II farm
ers will let the young man know &C.
casionally that he Is making good, that
they are pleased with his work and
that he is going to succeed 1t will be
very good for the young man and the
results will be that he will do his work
that much better.
I'VE owe something to the young
man of today who is going to be the
man of tomorrow, and / feel 1t Is our
duty to take upon ourselves the re-
sponsibility of bringing some of these
young men from the city out upon the
farm that they may have some taste
of rural life and at the same time do
something to help win this war;"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-06-28
ouila Board.

The so-called ouija board has nc
more intelligence than any other piece
of wood and It's movement or action
In the supposed answering of ques.
tons Is controlled or impaired to ii
either consciously or unconsciously,
innocently or fraudulently, voluntarily
or involuntarily, by the operator. 1t
Is practically the same thing under a
new name as the planchette board,
which had such great run in the
early days of the spirltualism craze
Exchange.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-06-28
He Who Tolls.

The average man does not love work
for its own sake. This Is a trulsm,
and truism rather mildly worded,
muses. an exchange. And yet we are
convinced that real laziness, real dis
inclination to bodily or mental effort,
Is one of the rarest things in the
world. Cases of it are unquestionatly
known to the medical profession and
to the poorhouse authorities, but when
the cause is not hookworm or anaemia,
It is usually a too enthusiastic Their
nometer.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-06-28
Lake Street News

Jos. r. DePlanche and Perry
of Detroit, Elmer DePlanche and
Harry DePlanche, wife and dat ht-
Merle, Walter Saxsmith, viii
daughter, Marie. Ed. Dresden
and two children and Leo Hs
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
DePlanche and family.
Harry West and wife spent ~
with Vim. Schultz and wife.
Mrs. Lawrence Mahoney spent Jun
day with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Walter Blaine. -
Miss Lucille DePlanche is very il
with tonsilitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dell Rundlett, Edwar'
Cooper, of Pine Grove. and Everett
Rundlett, of Camp Custer, spent Sun
day with Burt and Warren Richardson
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex. Gamer, of Bircl
Run, spent Sunday evening with tn
latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Warner
Richardson.
Dell Boots and Ralph Nelson, of Mill
ington, Beatrice Carl, Merle. Verni
and Bernice Richardson spent Sunda,
evening with Mr.. and Mrs. Hess Coop
er, of Maple Grove.
Mrs. Raymond Carl and daughter
Norma, of Clio, visited their farm, Fri
day.
Miss Delight. Richardson spent Tues
day with Miss Lucille DePlanche.