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Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-18

Faced with the necessity of meet
ing a large revolving debt, of making
costly repairs and improvements in
the system, ana handicapped by war
conditions, the board of directors of
the Imperial Irrigation District at
their next meeting, to be held Tues
Jay, are expected to give serious con-
sideration to proposal to raise the
assessment by an appreciable amount.
While toath to increase this tax
while municipal and governmental en-
titles are running on war economy
basis, the board has ascertained that
sentiment is crystallizing among bus
mess. men and ranchers familiar with
the affairs of the district in favor of
larger assessments which, of neces-
sity, form a guaranty insurance for
better and greater water service, in
the future.
As one business man phrased it:
"Good business and common sense die
tate that our revenue should be suf-
ficient to meet our expenditures. Our
expenditures are guided by the de-
mands for increased and larger water
service. Future water insurance COM
pels consideration of many and costly
improvements.
During the past year the District
has had revolving Indebtedness of
more than $400,00O and this must be
met ard the slate wiped clean. War
conditions with their increased cost of
abor and materials also mean in
,reased expenditure.
''By raising the assessment this year
and meeting all our obligations, to-
gether with the construction of the
necessary improvements, we could
then drop back to normal with a con-
sciousness that our debts had all been
naid and our future supply assured.
Now is the best time to do it, for we
have been getting one-third more wa
Ter this summer than ever before, we
have a bigger acreage, better crops
and better prices. The assessment
is to SO on the 500 assessed valua-
tion-an average rate of $3.50 an
acre for improved land, which is con-
lower than that of other Cal
Ifornia irrigation systems. The pres
ent rate is $1.75 on the 500 assessed
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-18
REGISTRATION
TOTALS WILL
NOT EXCEED
1000 N A R K

Although the figures for the reg
istration of September II have not
been tabulated and checked, Clerk
Barton of the Exemption Board to-
day stated that the total would no.
exceed $500, or thousand less than
the tentative estimates.
Acting on the instructions of Wash
ington, the local exemption board will
begin mailing out the questionnaires
for the registration of September II
the latter part of this week. Ten per
cent, or approximately 700, of the
questionnaires will be mailed daily.
Questionnaires will be mailed only
to registrants between the ages of 10
and 36, excluding Britishing subjects
and Canadians, who are subject to the
draft from their own countries. The
board is instructed to send out the
official questions according to serial
numbers and to defer making entries
in the classification lists until after
the order numbers have been assigned.
1t was announced today that out
of-town registrants may obtain assist
ance from their lawyers in filling out
the draft blanks. They are asked to
call on their attorney at his office.
In Ell Centre, however, a central head
quarters will be selected where the le-
gal advice will be given out.
In all probability the Red Cross
headquarters will be utilized for this
work, according to Phil d. Swing,
chairman of the legal board. The law
yers will begin their patriotic task on
Thursday, expecting to complete it
within ten days.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-18
ALLY MACEDONIAN
VICTORIES GROW;
1900. PRISONERS
(By Ass ociated Press)

Paris, Tuesday, Sept. I7.-The AL
lies on the Macedonian front have
penetrated to a depth of nearly four
miles on a front of fifteen and one
half and have captured 1000 prison
ers.
1t has been intimated that this au-
tumn would see, major operations on
the Macedonian front and the news of
the past few days indicates that it has
begun. 1t is not possible, for military
reasons, to give the number of men
who are participating. It's object is
to cut off Turkey from the other GEN.
trail powers, to crush Bulgaria, and
free Sebia, Rumania and the Jugo-
Slavs of southern Austria.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-18
COUNT
ON GOvERNORSH|P
ISSUED BY STATE

Sacramento, Sept. lS.-An official
canvass of the vote for gubernatorial
candidates at the primary election, Au-
gust 27, announced by Frank c. Jor-
dan, secretary of state, subject to re-
check, showed that Governor William
D. Stephens had plurality of more
than $1,000 over Mayor James Rolph
of San Francisco for the Republican
nomination and that Rolph hada plu-
rality over Francis j. Heney of Santa
Monica of more than $4,000 votes for
the Democratic nomination. The to-
tails follow:
Republican-Bordwell, 1908; Flick
ert, 1929; Hayes, 24,676; McGee,
4,O14; Rolph, $4,000; Stephens, 16S,-
932.
Democrat-Heney, 60,66l; Rolph,
1854; Woolwine, 2S,879.
Progressive-Heney, 3,44S; Steph-
ems, 5,142.
Socialist-Roser, 1881.
Prohibton-Stephens, 1922.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-18
KELLAR ELECTED TO
HEAD HOME GUARDS

AT an enthusiastic meeting of the
Ell Centre Home Guarsd last night A.
H. Keller of the First National Bank
was selected to lead the company un-
til such time as the resignation of
Captain James r. Ford can be acted
ON by the state military authorities.
1t was decided to make the guards
citizens organization and plans for
its expansion have been outlined. Those
interested are invited to attend the
next meeting, to be held Friday even
ing.
Lieutenant Vern Bishop was chosen
to attend the conference for commits
stoned officers at Sacramento on Sep
tember 21.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-18
LABOR WITH WILSON.
(By Associated Press)

London, Sept. 1S.-The American
delegates to the Inter-Allied Labor
and Socialist conference have present
proposals that the fourteen points
named by President Wilson be the
conditions for establishing and main
tanning peace.
The American proposals declare it
to be "our unqualified determination
to do all that lies in our power to as
sist our Allied countries in marshal
ling all their resources to send their
armies so that the armed forces OF
the Central Powers may be driven
from the soil of the nation which they
have invaded"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-18
PRES. NAMES
SUCCESSOR TO.
AMbASSAD D R.
WALTER PAGE.
Solicitor General Davis Sc
Iected as Ambassador to
Court of St. James-Has
Arrived in Europe.
(By Associated Pfess)

Washington, Sept. 1S.-The presi-
dent has selected Solicitor General
John w. Davis to succeed Walter
Hines Page as ambassador to Great
Britain.
The selection of Davis was dis
closed when he arrived safely in
Switzerland, where he will head the
American delegation to the Berne
conference between the American and
German missions on the treatment and
exchage of prisoners. Davis was a
member of Congress from West Vir-
ginia seven years ago. He was ap-
pointed solicitor general near the be-
ginning of President Wilson's second
termr.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-18
FIRST MEN HELD
FOR ATTEMPT TO
CROSS BOUNDARY

The first men arrested by immigra
ton officials for attempting to cross
the international boundary line in de-
fiance of President Wilson's rercent
order were arraigned this morning
before United States Commissioner r.
B. Whitelaw. The prisoners are two
Japanese and one Mexican.
They were released on bali of $2,-
500 in two cases and $4,000 in an
other, and their trials set for October
A, and 6. Violation of the order is
held to be felony and punishable
with fine of $4,000 and imprison-
ment for twenty years in a federal
penitentiary, or both.
The men are accused of having at
tempted to cross the line without the
required passports or permits. The
rule applies to both those crossing in
to Mexico and those entering this
country.
The regulations became effective on
October Is.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-18
tBy Associated Prcss)

London, Sept. 1S.-The Allies
have advanced an average OF ten
miles on the Macedonian front,
according to latest reports.
German and Austrian prisoners TAX
en- in the recent advance by the Amer
leans displayed great interest in the
Austrian peace suggestion and did not
attempt to conceal their discourage
ment when assured by the Americans
that peace was long way off unless
Germany was willing to admit that
she was beaten. The prisoners sto-
rics indicate lack of harmony be-
tween the Austrians and the Germans
and reflect a lowered morale. Their
conversation shows that they realize
the h0pelessness of their cause and
their belief that they are fighting for
some object which is not clear to them.
The Germans apparently never ex-
pected to be ousted from the st. Mi
hiel salinet. They did much work in
building shelters and beer gardens and
made the country resemble a prosper
Gus German neighborhood where
townspeople might spend their holi-
days.
German aviation machine gunners
and bombers attacked what they sup
posed were American positions in Lor-
raine. A mist of low clouds prevent
ed them from finding their targets
The Germans themselves were located
and driven back by anti-aircraft guns.
Observers reported light line of
German infantrymen approaching
The American big guns threw ter
rifle barrage into that area. There
was no further movement by the enc
my. Observers reported there were
no living Germans in the area last
night and that they had seen quite
a number of dead.
Aviators report that American gun
ners scored direct hit Tuesday on a
big German gun in the region of La
Chasse, destroying the gun. Other
hits destroyed number of gun en-
placements and one shell struck dug.
out where Germans were sheltered.
German infantry attempted to at
tack the American lines Tuesday west
of Mobelle but the enemy were driver
back by the American artillery.
The British have captured Honlor
in new drive today northwest of st
Quentin.
A German attack at Moeuvres las
night under heavy artillery prepara
tion resulted in the British beins
pushed back to the western outskirts
of the village.
The Germans last night Launched
q violent counter attac kagainst tn
French northeds dst Of Sancy were wer
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-18
HA|(21'o;2 MEN
PUSH CUTS
THREE: {: MILE:
INTO HUNS.
Advance on a Front of Fiji
teen Miles and Capture
Hargicourt and Prisoners
TO Number of 1900.
(By Associated PreSs)

London, Sept. lS.-The British
have advanced to a depth of from
two and one-rail 10 three miles on
fifteen-mile front northwest OF
ST. Quentin and have captured
Harg;court. The latest report
placed the British about a mile
from the line where the German
offensive started last March.
They nave captured 1900 Ger
mans. The fighting is continuing
and Epesy is almcst surrounded.
The British have crossed the Hin
denburg line at ViIleret and GOu-
zeacOurt.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-18
PERSHING'S REPLY.
(By Associated Pressl

London, Sept. 18.-In reply to the
of Premier Lloyd George con-
graduating him on the American vic.
tory in Lorraine, which, the premier
said, was "better and infinitely more
palatable than any physic," General
Pershing said: "It shall be the en-
deavor OF the American army to sup
ply you with occasional doses of the
same sort of medicine as needed from
now until final victory has been at
tanned"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-18
BRITISH SMASH WINS MUCH GROUND
Local Dentist
Safe Ger Seas

DR.. c. H. Richmond, former Ell Cen
tro dentist, who is now in the gov
ernment service, has arrived safely
in England, according to a cablegram
received today by Mrs. Richmond. He
is expected to leave soon for France
or Italy.
Mrs. Richmond will be in Ell Cen
tro for a few weeks looking after her
husbands interests. DIR. Richmond
has many friends and acquaintances
who will be gratified to know that
he has safely reached cover there"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-18
EN-MINISTER DEAD.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Sept. 1s.-Viscount
Ichiro Motono, who resigned the Min
istry of Foreign Affairs of Japan four
months ago, died in Toxic esterday
Of stomach trouble. He was a typi-
cal product of the Japanese system
of civil service, having been advanced
in regular order to various diplomatic
and foreign offices from the position
of translator.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-18
SCORE K| LIED
| n N |SSOUR|
RAIL (;RAS 6 H
(By Ass ociated Press)

Springfield, Mo-, Sept. 1S.-Wreck
ing crews are working to recover ad-
ditional bodies from the wreckage of
the st. Louis & San Francisco troop
trains which collided last night twen-
ty miles northeast of here. Eleven
are known to be dead and it is be-
iieved that dozen bodies yet re-
main in the wreckage Fifty of the
injured have been removed to the
hospital.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-18
GERMAN STATEMENT.
(By Associated Press)

Berlin, Sept. 1S.-The German gen.
eral headquarters says that Allied
thrusts near Ypres and partial at
tacsk on both sides of La Bassee ca
nal have been repulsed. The War Of
flee has announced that German
troops are aiding the Bulgarians in
their defense against Allied attacks
in Macedonia and that Bulgarians are
fighting against the French, Serbi-
ms and Greeks.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-18
PR0H|S CLAIM
MAJORITY | \
LEGISLATURE
F-OR MEASURE
(By Associated Press)

Sacramento, Sept. 18.-The Repub-
iicans are practically assured a ma
jority in both houses of the legisla-
ture during the Forthcoming sessions,
according to semi-official returns Civ
en- out by the secretary of states Of
flee. The prohibtionists claim ma
jority of both houses for the national
dry amendment.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-18
CONGRESS ADOPTS
PLAN AND RATES.
FOR WAR REVENUE.

Washington, Sept. 18.-The House
has adopted the general plan and rates
in the war revenue bill for taxation
of war and excess profits. 1t is es-
timated that it will yield $4,000, ,OOO,-
900.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-18
MARCH
SAYS ARMY
JULY NEXT
Chief of Staff of the United
States Army Tells Law
makers Program Calls for
100000 Men.
(Ry Associated Pressl

Washington, Sept. 1S.-General
March told the House Appropriations
committee that the program is to have
an army of 4,SOO,00O by next July,
after deductions for casualties and
reflections.
At the present time the United
States has 100000 men under arms.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-18
PLUCKy BELGIUM
SPURNS KA|SER'S
OFFER OF PEACE
(By Associated Press)

Paris, Sept. 1S-The Petit Parisienne
says the the Belgian government, con-
sulting with the Allies, has decided
to refuse without elaboration the re-
ported offer of separate peace made
by Germany.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-18
SAN DIEGO MEN
BOOST STUDENTS
TRAINING SCHOOL

After day of missionary endeavor
Andrew K. Boone and j. Harris Dunn
of San Diego this afternoon an
nounced that they had lined up about
twenty prospective members for the
San Diego Students Army Training
Corps, which opens. on October /.
The young men will remain in the
valley several days and will main-
tain headquarters at the Barbara
Worth hotel, where they will be glad
to meet men between the ages Of Is
and 45 years who desire an opportus
nifty to win an army commission.
The status of students of the corps
will be that of privates in the army,
they being given a pay allowance Of
$50 and an equal amount for subsis-
tence and quarters until qualified ia
enter an officers training school. 1
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-18

unsuccessful and the French main
'tained their gains.
rBitish aviators have dropped thir-
teen tons Of bombs on the docks of
Bruges and upon German airdrpme
in Belgium within the last forty-eight
hours.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-18
HENEY SCRAP.
(By Associated Press)

San Francisco, Sept. 18.-The Su-
preme court has ordered Secretary of
State Jordan to appear Friday to
show cause why writ of mandamus
should not be ISSUED compelling him
to place Heney's name on the ballot
as the Democratic candidate for gov
ernor.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-18

A Press want al VIII nelp you find
buyers. Phone g.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-18

Mrs. Walter Muller and littla
daughter have returned after til
months vacation in the mountains/
at San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-18

Press Liners bring Quick Results.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-20
NcM York Cation.

New York, April 19.-The cotton market showed renewed activity and active early trading. The nervous ness caused by yesterdays report that a price fixing I5ill had been ia- troduccd into tn ehouse Appeared to hIae sv,ltsidod but the market was unsettled by the lbie break in Liver pool. There was also heavy selling here for Liverpool account which some attributed to hedging cotton held in the south for which no immediate freight room was available, and after opening irregular at a decline of 10 to ) 0points July broke to 27.73 and October to 26.60, or '50 to 63 points net lower Later months were re- latve1y firm on prospects for unfav- orable weather in the belt, but show ed net lOseses of "A to 3S points during the first hour.
 The western belt forecast for frost in Oklahoma and northern Texas strengthened tie ibullish view of wea- ther prospects, and after the heavy early selling had been absorbed, prices ruled steadier. July sold up to 2S.25 and Oetoter to TYPO before the end of the morning, or about 90 70 GO points net higher in the case of October.
 Trade buying of July ana October and the heavy early covering appear ed to have left comparatively few con tracts around the ring and there was quite a sharp bulge in prices during theearly afternoon. July sold to 2S39, or point net higher while October advanced to 27.36, or 26 points over last nights closing. There was decided fallin" off in the vol ume of business maintained, the tone was staadier.
 Cotton closed steady
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-20
REPORTS OF IW WARkE .t, COTTON-GRAIN-LIVESTOCg.

to oats as we'll as corn. Seaboard de mand was in evidence too, althougl bids were on a lower basis. After opening I'd off to a like advance with May S2 Is to S2 l-2, the market scored gains all around.
 Later, decided sag in prices took place, influenced more or less by prospects of a good sized increase in the visible supply total on Monday. Weakness, though, failed to last The market closed nervous at the same as yesterdays finish to 7Sc higher, with May $1.27 and July $i,44 12 to $111 o-S.
 Provisions weakened with hogs. ard the decline. '
 Further depression resulted froln' reports that government allotment of' contracts for lard and ribs had tbeehi of less volume than expected. Sub4 sequently, however, shorts and com5 mission houses turned Ituyers, and, forced prices up grade.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-20
BIBLE CLASS MEN
 ENJOY LUNCHEON

About D men attended the luncheon
 last evneing of the Lakeside Metho- dist church Bible class taught by Cir cult Judge w. B. Sorrells, and enjoyed
 addresses by Dr. J. l. Norris, Jack Bernhardt and D. B. Niven. Garland Brewster served as postmaster, and called on number of those present for short talks, in addition to three principal speakers of the evening. The luncheon was prepared by the ladies of the congregation, and an excellent musical program added to the pleas ur of the evening. The musicians contributing to the program were Miss Winnie Clegg, Miss Mamie Far
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-20
TECH. STUDENTS OFFERED JOBS
 IN '. s. NAVY

Kansas City, Mo, April 1S.-Stu- dents in technical courses in the larger universities and colleges of the Kansas City Navy Recruiting District have been offered enrolment in the Naval Reserve Force, with permission to complete their education, spending their vacation at navy training, ac- Cording to Lieut. R. R. Campbell, re cruiting officer.
 These technical students will be en- rolled as seamen 2nd class, but when they graduate and are called to active service they will be given an oppor- tunity to qualify in one of the Navy Officer Material schools Mechanical engineers are particularly desired by the navy for training as reserve en- gineer officers.
 graduates who are called to active duty this summer will not be sent to distant service, but kept where it will be convenient to furlough them for the next school year. Under graduates in active service during the summer time will have an opportunity to qualify for commissioned rank If they do so qualify they surrender the privilege of returning to school and remain in active service in the navy for the duration of the war as com misSioned officers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-20
New Orleans O('tt0n,

New Orleans, April 10. Overnight selling caused drop of 36 to II points in t,lc nl'ice Cf cotton around the opening c@ll here today. bat the demand strenGthenCd on t,lt decline and quick recovery rsll!h. Al the end of the first hali hour pIi@as were , points off to [ points up compared with vest arday's close.
 The market turned dull but steady standing toward noon 6 to 26 points over yesterdays close.
 Reports of delay to planting through heavy rains in the western belt cuased buying. In the trading Il Eto one o'clock prices were lifted If to i4 points over the close of yes terday.
 Cotton cIo,cd steady 9 points 10 27 points UP net.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-20
WARNING ORDER.

Case No. 6162. In the chancery court of Jefferson county, Arkansas. Hattie Cole, plaintiff, vs. Will Cole, defendant.
 The defendant, Will Cole, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of plaintiff, Hattie Cole. Given under my hand and the seal of said court this 22nd day of March A. D., 1918.
 F. M. REEVES, Clerk.
 s. F. VAULX, D. c. SEAL 3-23-30-4-6-13-20
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-20
Kissing Valves.

Of course when you hear missing that comes from escaping compress sion you naturally think of valve grinding. But it does not always fol- low. A small piece of grit may De- come fastened to valve-head sur face and prevent the valve seating tightly, or variation in stem adjust ment by vibration may cause the valve 10 seat imperfectly, and in ei- ther case there will be missing sovad.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-20
WARNING ORDER,

Case No. 6249. In the chancery court of Jefferson county, Arkansas. Hilton Jackson, plaintiff, vs. Syl- via Jackson, defendant. 'f1f The defendant, Sylvia Jackson, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer. the complaint of the plaintiff, Hilton Jackson.
 Given under my hand and the Seal of said court this 29th day of March
 F. M. REEVES, Clerk.
 s. F. VAULX, D. c.
 3-3O-4-7-14 21 28.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-20
Legal Notices
 WARNING ORDER.

Case No. 6221. In the chancery court of Jefferson county, Arkansas.
 Tobe Anderson, plaintiff, vs. Ollie Anderson, defendant. The defendant, Ollie Anderson, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of plaintiff, Tobe Anderson. Given under my hand and the seal of said court this 22nd day of March A. D., 1918.
 F. M. Reeves, Clerk.
 s. F. VAULX. D. c. SEAL 3-23-3O-4-6-13-2
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-20
Chicago Grain.

Chicago, April 19.-Unseasonable cold and other conditions adverse to crop progress had a bullish effect to- day on corn. Freezing temperatures were reported in some sections On the other hand, receipts continued liberal and promised to remain so Initial quotations. which varied from unchanged figures to 1-2c higher. with May $1.27 to $1.27 IS. and July S1.44 to $1.441-4 were followed by a moderate advance ard then some thing of reaction.
 Unfavorable weather gave strength
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-20

FARM FOR SALE-16O ACRES AT A bargain; on public read, near church, school; 45 acres in culti- vation; 100 acres under wire fence;
 good six room dwelling. Why rent? See or phone Hollis Real Estate Co.,, Phones and 112. tt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-20
WARNING ORDER.
Case No. 622O.

Case No. 6220.
 In the chancery court of Jefferson county, Arkansas. ,.,.
 Lonnie May Talbot. plaintiff, vs. Jake Talbot, defendant. F. The defendant, Jake Talbot, is warn ed to appear in this court within tnlrty days and answer the complaint ot the plaintiff, Lonnie May Talbot: Given under my hand and the seal of said court this 22nd day of March A. D.. 1918. r,,re c,..,
 s. F. VAULX, D. o. SEAL 3-23-3O-4-o-l5 zU.