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Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-14

sidered to be Significantly connected
with word from London that the Brit
ish government is inclined to oppose
the granting of an armistince until
complete guarantees, both military
and naval come from Germany. This
development, it is asserted in a press
dispatch, is probably connected with
the announcement Saturday that
England, France and Italy were
agreeing upon common line of ac-
tion.
(By Associated Press)
London, Oct. 14.-Lord Northcliffe
told the Associated Press representa-
tive Sunday that the speed of the
German reply was indicative of the
anxiety the Germans feel for The
safety of their rapidly-retreating ar
mics. He said when they were being
questioned about the Lusitania they
played for delay. Now they are
fighting to gain days, even hours
Their reply consists of evasions made
for the purpose of unbalancing the
minds of simple folks in Allied coun-
tries and TO convince the German peo-
pie that the Allies will not accept
what is declared by them to look like
reasonable offer.
Paris, Sunday. Oct. 13.-France
has discontinued semi-official diplo.
matte relations with Finland because
the Finnish diet has called Ger
man prince to the throne.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-14
DESTROYS
NJ 'CARTNEY HOME
W|7HL0SS$2300

Members of three Valley fire de-
partments-El Centro, Brawley and
Holtville-late Saturday responded to
a still alarm which came in while
the parade was in progress The
fire was at the A. E. Mccartney
house on He'll avenue, occupied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Gillespie, and was dis
covered by the little daughter of
Walter Hamilton.
Although the response of the fire
men was immediate and despite their
good work, the house and its contents
were destroyed with total loss ow
$4,000.
Chief Folsom for The local fire de-
partment has given his thank to the
members of the visiting departments
for their aid.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-14
ARREST RANCHER.

Bob Beretta, well known rancher,
was arrested today on charge filed
by w. w. Hindman of Los Angeles,
an insurance adjuster, for alleged
fraud in the collection of insurance
on a fire which damaged his automo-
bile.
Two insurance companies prefer
the charges against Beretta, alleging
that he attempted to defraud hem
out of approximately $1,000. Beretta
was arraigned in Justice Mayfield's
cour this afternoon and was released
on bail of $3.50.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-14


Through sweeping order issued
this afternoon by DR.. F. w. Peterson,
city health officerJ Ell Centro is
made "closed town" to prevent fur
ther spread of the Spanish influenza,
which has already claimed nearly a
hundred victims.
Under the orders the schools will
be closed after today, churches are
prohibited from having meetings and
no public gatherings will be permit
led until. further notice. The order
to the schoolos was transmitted 10
the principals bv telephone.
Concerning this preventive move,
DR.. Peterson said:
"There is no necessity for public
alarm over the situation, for l be-
lieve we have it we'll in hand. There
aer less cases today than we had
week ago. The closing order is is
sued simply as a preventive measure,
on the assumption that an ounce OF
prevention is worth a pound OF cure.
81 think closing the town for a
weeks time should suffice to abso-
lutely squelch the epidemic and pre-
vent it's further spread through The
medium of public, gatherings Of
whatsoever nature. The allowance of
such a short time of public quaran-
tine comes from The fact that the
influenza is short-lived disease,
lasting little more than a week or ten
days.
Issuance Of the order was against
nv will in measure, for | believed
that we could handle the situation
some other way, but it will probably
work out for the best. No new cases
have developed here since Saturday,
an encouraging condition.
"At the present time do not think
there are more than thirty cases in
The city, and they are isolaed or quar-
ahmed. A little private investigation
by my department leads to the con-
clusion that the epidemic started To-
cally from the High School, being di-
rectly traceable to weinie roast CIV
en- by some of the students.
"No infections or new cases have
been reported as resulting from the
great Liberty Day celebration. But
two or three cases of pneumonia,
serious aftermath of the influenza in
carelessly- handled or the more severe
cases, have developed"
The health officer has given per-
mission for the holding of the ia
desc Night" meeting this evening at
the Elks' lodge, but this will abso-
luely be the last meeting of its kind
permitted until further notice.
The ban will be made more severe
or modified as conditions develop du-
ring the week. Indications were this
afternoon that The entire county
would be placed under this virtual
quarantine, the Holtville and Imper-
ial schools having been closed bv the
health departments of the respective
cities.
One hundred cases are said to have
| developed in and around Imperial.
Among the more prominent sufferers
from The "flu" is DR.. w. o. Johnson.
the county farm adviser, who is be-
lieved to have caught the disease
while attending the sale on his farm
near Holtville few days ago.
Because of the endemic the coun-
ty lbrarv will be closed after today
and no books will be received or
shipped out. The meeting Of the Col
lege Women's Club, scheduled for
next Saturday, has also been post
| poned.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-14
i. s. Demands kaiSer'S Surrender
Second Valley
Town Over Top
- ,

Another Imperial Valley city
bounded over the top in the Liberty
Loan.
1t is Calipatria, the baby town.
A special telephone call Saturday
evening to County Chairman M. o.
King conveyed the information.
Calipatria had subscribed $43, 500,
which puts the enterprising youngster
over the top.
Victor Sterling is chairman of the
Calipatria district and he feels right
fully proud of the good showing
made by his community.
inland was the first Valley town
to complete it's quota.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-14
DAUGHTER OF EX.-
GOV. SHAW DIES
ON OCENN TRIP

The sad news was received here
today that the daughter of Leslie
M. Shaw, to whom he referred in a
speech made here recently, had died
of pneumonia while she was en- route
to France to engage in Red Cross
canteen work.
The news reached Mr.. Shaw, who
is former governor of Iowa and
an ex-secretary of the treasury, while
he was speaking against The single
tax amendment al Riverside.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-14
GIVE MILLION A
MINUTE IN n. !.
FOR GREAT SHIP
(By ASS ociated Press)

New York, Oct. 14-Six million in
Liberty bonds subscribed in six min
utes ot build a $6,OOO,OOO ship for
the Emergency Fleet Corporation,
was the response to an appeal by
Charles M. Schwab, director general.
The enthusiasm was so great that
the bidding did not cease until $685.
100000 had been subscribed in thir-
ty-eight minutes.
Schwab said he would like to give
the Germans lone damn good kick to
remember the war by"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-14
Health Chief
Made Officer

DR.. McGuffin, county health Off
Ger, has been appointed first lieuten-
ant of the Medical Corps, Sixteenth
division, Camp Kearney.
He is to report TO the commanding
general at Linda Vista on the 25th
of this month.
DIR. McGuffin's appointment came
by wire from Adjuant General Har-
ris, acting from Washington.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-14

A petition for the appointment of
a guardian for her minor child, Thel-
ma r. Cooper, was filed in Superior
court today by Laura L. Cooper Of
Imperial.
Cancellation of the commissions of
j. f. Eakins and Robert Murrav as
deputies in the sheriff's office were
filed today with Judge Cole.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-14
WAIT
FOR PEACE REPLY
IN HUN CAPITAL
(By Associated Press)

London, Oct 14.-Thousands OF
men and women thronged the center
of Berlin Saturday night and waited
for hours for the German reply to
President, according to a Copenha-
gen dispatch.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-14
SCORE TOWNS.
IN.
M MINNESOTA.
H | L0CA UST.
Great Fire Sweeps North
western State, Leaving
Woe and DesOlatiOn in
Its Trail.

Duluth, Oct. ID. - Twenty one
towns were destroyed and 292 are
known to be dead as the result Of a
fire which swept northeastern Min
nesota Saturday and Sunday. 1t is
estimated that the number of dead
may reach 1000. The injured total
LOG.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-14
SUPERIOR COURT CALENDAR.

October IA.
717-People VS.. Marrone. Removed
from calendar.
724-People VS.. Lyon. Dismisse,
on motion of district attorney.
737--People VS.. Moore. On tria
for burglary.
October Is.
735-People VS.. De Luna. Fo
trial.
7Ss-People VS.. Roberts. ~
trial.
738-People VS.. Foote. For trial.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-14

TO ADVERTISE Tor position
through the classified is to go about
the task of finding a better job in a
usiness-Lke manner.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-14

Amended cross-complaints by tn
National Lumber Company, one q
the defendants named in the suit
which the Hammond Lumber Com
pany and the Britten-Cook Land an,
Livestock Company are the princi
pals, were filed with the county cler
today.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-14
CLOSE CITY
To PREVENT
SPREAD OF
FL|ENZ
Local Health Department
Issues an Order Closing
Schools, Churches and
Public Gatherings.
CBy Associated Press)

Sacramento, Oct. 1.-THE
State Board of Health has an
nOunced a total Of 6,O92 cases in
influenza in California.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15
50 JEWISH WORKERS
GOING "OVER There"
Col. Barker Bids Godspeed to
the Graduates of Train
ing School.

The whole-souled cooperation be-
tween the seven great organizations
working for the happiness and welfare
OF our soldiers and sailors was re-
Gently illustrated at the graduation
Jewish Welfare Boards Training
School in New York. Col william S.
Barker, who went to France represent
ing the Salvation Army with the first
contingent Of our troops and has been
over there" fifteen months, was the
principal speaker and wished the fifty
eight Jewish workers of the class God
speed. while Louis Marshall. the promi-
nent Jewish attorney and philanthro-
pist OF New York. lauded the work OF
the Salvation Army among the boys
at the front
What our fighting boys need ls In
spiratlon and heart and character in
those who are there TO help them"
declared Col Barker. You win rep
resent In the camps and overseas the
ideals and standards OF the Jewish
faith, and 1t is up to you above all
things to be consistent In your re
lIgious practices. Practice what you
pIEdIl- llAlt hil ldS utfu
the secret OF our own success. II you
live up to the principles of your faith
and give what you have to give from
heart big with love, the boys will re-
spect you, whether they be Protestant,
Catholic or Jew"
The newly graduated field workers
will make a total of 2e0 men doing
field work in our camps and naval
training stations under the auspices
of the Jewish Welfare Board The
Board has about fifty ''huts" in the
various camps and maintains centers
In all large cities where soldiers and
sailors Of all faiths are welcomed. 4
headquarters has recently been estab-
lished in Paris, and 100 men are being
recruited here for overseas work.
There are now nearly 125,0OO Jews
serving In the army and navy.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15

books contributed by the American
people the association bought 50o1n
books, mostly technical, of which 1885,
267 were sent overseas. More than
1,5OO, 600 books Of all kinds have been
assigned to libraries in Y. NJ @. A.
K. of G. or Salvation Army huts In the
war zone, a similar number being dis
trbuted In American training camps,
while half a million are on warships
or transports. The association has
erected and operates for0-one library
buildings.
The Salvation Army. with LILO
workers, principally women, overseas,
has won the affection of the fighters.
Its sol huts, rest and reading rooms
are popular gathering places for the
soldiers. The doughnuts fried by Sal
walton lassies in huts or trenches and
given to the men have become famous
around the world The Salvation
Army gave forty-four ambulances to
the American and Allies armies and
IN many other ways gives constant un-
selfish service.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15
BOOKS FOR SOLDIERS
SUPPLIED BY A. |. A.
English Camp Shows the Good
Work of That Organization
for Our Boys.

Something like 1880 pieces Of stn-
tionery are distributed daily among
1000 enlisted men by Uriah B. Bru-
baker of lola, Kas.. as librarian at the
Y. NJ G. A writing tent woodley
Rest Camp of the American Expendi-
tionary Forces in southern England.
The number of troops at this camp
varies from 5000 to 1000.
This single detail indicates why It
is necessary for the Y. NJ. c. A. Y. w.
C. A.. National Catholic War Council
and *. of G., War Camp Community
Service. Jewish Welfare Board and
Salvation Army have to furnish 1885,
0O0,0O0 sheets month for soldiers
letters.
Hundreds OF books are taken out in
this small camp, books furnished by
the American Library Association and
handled by the Y. NJ. G. A Most Of the
demands are for a good class OF fc-
ton. Thirty American newspapers are
received there daily. One hundred and
tifty magazines are In use daily and
400 pieces Of athletic equipment fur
nisLed by the ~" are put 10 good use.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15
CATHOLIC BOYS JOIN
WAR WORK CAMPAIGN
Girls, Too, viii Stand With Them
Behind Every Fighter
at the Front.

To put behind every Catholic fighter
IN France the support of one boy or
girl in every parish throughout the
United States is the plan of the Ma
tional Catholic War Council for back
Ing the Victory Boys and Victory
Girls Earn and Give Division of the
United Work War Campaign to raise
SIG, 100000 for the boys over there"
during the week Of November Ills.
Through diocesan, county and parish
organizations the rallying of one
youngster for every man who has gone
TO war in every community is already
under way. By their own earnings,
and not by contributions. II is expect
ed that these sturdy little sponsors
for the boys abroad viii each raise at
least five dollars for the joint vel
fare work Of the Y. NJ c. A., Y. W.
G. A, National Catholic War Coun-
ell, including the knights of Colum-
bus, War Camp Community Service,
Jewish Welfare Board, American Ii
brary Association and Salvation Army.
Boys and girls in every Catholic
parish throughout the United States
are already being picked to represent
each fighting man who has left their
church for the front In every home
that flies service flag little brothers
and sisters, sons and daughters. are
eagerly volunteering to look out for
the share of their family fighter in the
huge joint welfare campaign for all
the boys abroad.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15
REPUBLICANS WIN CONTROL
IN BOTH SENATE AND HOUSE

The Republicans have captured poth
the Senate and the House Of Repre-
sentatives in the Sixty-sixth Congress
which will come into being March
next. though unless called into extra
session by President Wilson, 1t VIII
not convene until December OF next
year.
They will control the Senate by a
vote of 40 as compared with Demo
cratic vote of At. In the House the
Republicans will have total Of 23s'
as against 1876 Democrats and Inde-
pendents and one Socialist.
The Senate Republican strength
eliminates the possibility OF the vice
President. a Democrat, having the de-
Gliding vote.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15
sxevse and Failure synonymous.

An excuse is an admission of fall
ure. 1t is plea for leniency, for sus-
pension of sentence. 1t is a step to-
ward loss of self-confidence. 1t is the
beginning of life failure. And that
man or woman who expects success to
crown his or her old age should go to
any legitimate extreme to prevent the
possibility of having to offer excuses
for failure in execution. Excuses are
the aliases of bankrupt lives. Achieve
ment is difficult, but profitable in its
large and Rainful Observation-Disclosures
Journal.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15
Plays Real Meaning.

Play, according to Professor Pyle, Is
the revival of mans older self. 1t Is
the truest expression of his real self,
stripped of the latter-day formalities,
dignities, habits and other artificial
things with which society" hedges
about an otherwise free man. The
middle aged man can be looked at ell
ther as a mold into which some super
Frankenstein had poured the youthful
enthusiasm, hopes, aims, honesty,
candor and muscular play or as a mad
man obsessed with his own selfishness.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15

LONDON, Nov. 1iAIn an address
mere today Lloyd George declared
himself in favor of league of ma.
uons. and against n peace vengeance.
He gave as his reason that the birth
OF large number OF small nations
In Europe would require n league TO
protect them against grasping neigh.
bors. Continuing. he said. Are wc
10 lapse back Into the old national
rivn'ries and animosIties with com.
plcte armament or are we going TO
'nitirte reign on earth Of the prince
OF peace?"
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15
Ne American May Refuse"
Cardinal Gibbons SAYS

James Cardinal Gibbons, the
leading Catholic churchman In
America, has issued a strong ap-
peal IN support OF the United War
Work Campaign
at is an American campaign" he
said Its appeal is one that no
American may refuse. Americas
answer Will be another triumphant
announcement that we are in this
war as one people and as one ma
tion to see 1t through to victory.
Into the splendid work OF sustain
ing the morale OF our fighting men
the great social organizations of
America have thrown themselves
The American people will raise the
sum they generously and
gladly"
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15
Science Eoretells Cyclones.

Cyclones may be anywhere from 80
to 500 miles in diameter, and may trav-
ell over a path 5000 miles in extent.
Within a few years modern science
has done much to increase our knowl-
edge of cyclones and the sailor of to-
day knows not only in what region to
expect them, but he has also learned
the path in which they move and d.
rection of the wind.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15
SIeep. the Restorer.

early to bed, early to rise" is a
splendid maxim for the nervous pa
tient to follow, for sleep is undoubted-
ly the greatest health restorer in the
world. Be sure that there is plenty of
good fresh air in the bedroom, and Of
ten a hot bath taken before retiring
will relax tense nerves to such an eI-
tent that sleep comes very readily.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15
Harm Ionn In US.

Jubal is credited with the invention
Of the harp, 3,s75 years before Christ
and sacred writ tells Of David playing
the harp before Saul 1853 B. G. 1t ia
related in ancient manuscript that the
harp was in use in Ireland during the
time of Geide, monarch of Ireland,
about $50 B. @.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15

mark and Switzerland. and agitation
for republics IN the three former.
In Spain street disturbances havc
been features. General s..---es are on
in German-Swiss cities and diplomats
are fearful OF Bolschevik wave In
Europe. Holland socialists are to
meet Sunday to discuss the formation
Of a Workmen's and Soldiers coun-
ell
LONDON. Nov. 14.--General unrest
ir reported from Holland, Spain, Den
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15
The Hour Stealer.

Procrasdnation, as the thief of time,
wouldn't be nearly so bad if he didn't
steal any time but that Of the procras-
tinator. But dawdling by one means
delay for somebody else. and often, fol
many.-Buffalo Times.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15
Gone to Grass.

In Spain there are shoes made Of
grass, and they will wear for 25 years.
But we'd as soon eat grass as rely on
1t for footwear, and who wants to
wear a pair of shoes 25 years, anyhowi
Buffalo Times.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15
Something to Do.

Many children are disagreeable be-
cause they haven't enough of the right
things to do, such as games and songs
that provide activity and stimulate
the mind and occupations that answer
the child's need to be doing and max
ing something.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15
All Guardians of National Honor.

A consul in China remarks: "In for
eign trade, the business men and busi-
ness methods are classed together by
nationality and the unbusinesslike con-
duct of one American firm will react
unfavorably on many other American
firms"
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15

AMSTERDAM. Nov. 1.-THE be-
lief is being expressed that the kaiDer
has not really abdicated, but is more
ly refugeeing In Holland until coun-
ter-revolution starts In support of
the belief II IA pointed out that tho
abdication was never formally pro
claimed. nor has Wilhelm officially
taken leave OF German people.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15
Ihree-poIlar Gold Pieces.

The coinage of 50 gold pieces was
authorized February 21, 1853, and the
act discontinuing 1t was passed Sep
tember %, 1890. Between the years
1854 and 1889 inclusive $50. 1872 pieces
were coined. Those still in existence
are practically all in the hands of col
Iectors.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15
Watch Out.

Now that the photographers have be
gun to ask what has become of tht
old-fashioned man who used to shave
the back of his neck?" it's time for
the BARRIERS to sit up and take notice.
Buffalo Times.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15

AMSTERDAM. Nov. 14.-Forty per-
sons we're killed or injured In bat
tie between German soldiers and Ber
lin civilians at Brussels Tuesday.
The Belgians fought from house tops.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15

LONDON, Nov 1.-THE British
fleet arrived off Constantnople yes.
terday morning. The weather wna
IDEAL British and Indian troops oc.
cupying forts, paraded as the sblps
passed.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15

LONDON Nov. II. - General Focb
wireiessed the German commando, q
oiiicer to have acts OF violence and
piliage against the Bclginns stopped
particularly around Brussels.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15
Japanese Gold Band
China
EleCtOr Toys

A Steel Building Toy with which
any number OF models can be
made. Come in and get one Of
these sets while our assortment is
complete. They are priced from 81
to $3.50.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15
United War Work
Campaign Program

The campaign begins on Monday
morning. November IL. and ends at
midnight on Monday. November IS.
AS approved BY Representatives
Of the Government at Washington
the s17o,5oo,ooo will be divided as
follows:
Y. NJ c. A.. 800. 100000
\. ". c. A.... 100000
National Catho-
lie War Coun-
ell Uncluding
Knig tsof
Columbus) -. 8o.0O0.OO0
War Camp Com
munity Serv-
ice........... 100000
Jewish Welfare
Board. ...... 3.5OO.OoO
Anne rican L.
brary Associ-
alton. ....... 3,5OO,OOO
Salvation Army 3,5OO.O0O
Any surplus win be divided pro
rata.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15
special Sale of Ladies Hats

special MT a 90
special esc
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15

You will be pleased with our
OF American Made Toys
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15
The Wonder Mitt

Infants Knit Caps .-..-..z9c. 35c, SOC
Ladies' and Girls Knit Caps
-.....-.--..-.......--.-...-39c. 5sc. sec. 75c
Cap and scarf Sets .--.............
--.........-.........s1.11. s1.50 and sL5O
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15

W. G. ilmnn cashier Of the aboyenamed
w. asher
w. Directors
this 1lth