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Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-01
HISTORIC STONES
TO Be PRESERVED
Committee of the French Army Ap-
pointed to Preserve Historic MOnu-
ments in Danger of DisintegratiOn
Through Shell Fire and Other
Causes During the War.
(By Associated PreSS)

(By Associated PfeSS)
Paris, April 16-(Correspondence OF
The Associated Press.-(Steps have
been taken by France to conserve and
repair historic monuments in the wal
zone.
"The Historic Monuments Commit
tee has a double task to perform,
says a report of the budget committee
to the chamber of deputies. 'Its first
task has been the removal of pictures
statues, stained glass and wood carv.
ings; it's second has been the perotec.
ton, ac far as possible, of what coulG
not be removed.
thousands of works of art have
thus been saved from destructionj, as
the statues and stained glass windows
of the church of Thanh, the mausole
um of Rene de Chalons, Ligier Richiel
famous skeleton now at Ber de Due
the windows of the churches of Cha.
ions, Pont-a- Mousson, and Epernay
and all the art treasures of Rheims.
"Whatever could not be removed
wether within church or standing in
the open, has been protected by means
of framework, filled with bags of dirt
In this way the famous Place Stanis-
las at Nancy, the facade of the Musee
Lorrain and the tombs of the Corde-
liers (gray friars) have been render
ed practically proof against shell and
bomb fire.
''The cathedral of Amiens has re-
ceived special attention and has an in
dependent fire brigade attached to it,
witha a water power sufficiently
strong to reach the spire. So far re-
pairs to historic monuments have con-
sisted in rendering the churches wat
er-proof, but architects are already
preparing definite plans and estimates
with view to permanent restoration.
'In regard to the ruins which the
Germans have left in their wake, the
authorities have already decided not to
give over to total destruction certain
relics, but to leave them to future
generations as eloquent witnesses of
the war, Side by side with monumen-
tai ruins, such as Ablain Saint Ma
zaire, Perthes, Massiges, Souain, that
tell of the disasters of invasion, there
are other mementos which will be of
the greatest interest and value here
after as instances and object lessons
of the character and methods of the
war, such as the more important field
works, but the legal status of these
souvenirs has yet to be determined.
"There are places which have been
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-01

rant officer, who has grown up in the
steam navy and knows sea conditions
that the students get much valuable
information on how to act under given
circumstances.
"What would you do if bird struck
you in the face and broke your Cog
giles ?' is one of the puzzling ques-
tions hometimes put. While this ac-
cident has never occurred so far as
any Of the men know, some MAINTAIN
it comes within the range Of possibil-
ity.
"How are you going to tell if sub
marine is enemy or ally?" is another
point that frequently comes up for dis
icussion. When the long day is done
after supper, the men are free tC
swap yarns among themselves or with
the English speaking Italians who
have seen active duty abound Venice
and mother ports of the Italian seas
Sometimes they turn on the music
in the open air and entertain the vii
layers with the latest Canned Stuff
that can be ground out of the phono
graph, a contribution to their pleas.
ures from a naval officer who remem-
bers his own lonely times on long sta.
tions. Ten o'clock is bedtime and ev.
cry man must then be in his room, al.
though if he chooses he may read later
the village electrict light permitting
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-01

A meeting of California fruit grow
ers holding term contracts with can
ners and packers was held recently
in the assembly room of the Chamber
of Commerce at Fresno. H. P. Sta
bier of Yuba City was elected chair
man.
Shortage of labor in the agricul-
tural districts was discussed and in
view of the Importance of this mat
ter in relation to the fruit growers
the following resolution was adopted
Fruit growers throughout the state
whose crops are menaced by short
age of labor are requested to pass
similar resolution and send it tc
the California Development Board
Ferry building, San Francisco:
eve, the fruit growers of Califor.
MIA holding term contracts with can
ners and packers, assembled as Fres
no, April 27, 1918, do represent thai
we are growing an important foot
product, which is menaced by the
shortage and high price of farm la
Dor; that the possibility of quickly
moving farm labor from points where
a surplus may exist to point where
labor may be scarce, would great.
facilitate the conservation of food
therefore, be it
"Resolved, That we urged the Fooe
Administration to use it's good off
ces in securing one-cent-a-mi rail
road fare for farm labor for the sea
son of 191S-1919."
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-01
BRAWLEY

Arrangements are being completed
for the transportation of the party Of
Imperial Valley men who will visit
the Salt River project at the invita-
ton of the Phoenix Chamber of Com
merce and the Water Users associa-
ton.
F. S. Lack and VIM. P. Mansfield
are at the head of the enterprise and
omong those who will go are Leroy
Holt. r. d. McPherrin and J. S. Nick
erson Of the Imperial Irrigation dis
trict board of directors; VIM. H. Best,
w. F. Beal, R. A. Walker, G. S.
Marsh, T. J. McNerney, ]. T. Taecker,
P. P. Hovley, H. B. Stewart. Water
users from the lower end Of the valley
will complete the party making a
total of 25.
According to the itinerary planned
special Pullman car will leave the
valley Wednesday night. 1t will be
attached to the Phoenix train, reach
ing the Arizona metropolis at 7:45
Thursday morning. Automobiles will
be provided by the Phoenix Chamber
of Commerce to take the party to the
Roosevelt dam, distance Of eighty
miles. The following day will be
passed in trip over the Salt River
project. Saturday the car will arrive
at Yuma for view of that project
and Hanlon's headgate, the party re-
turning to the valley in the evening.
Manual Training Teacher Tanner
of the grammer schools left Saturday
night for a short visit with relatives
at Red Bluff, before entering the ar
my. Mr.. Tanner has been assistant
scoutmaster of the Brawley Boy
Scouts and farewell was rendered
him at the Methodits church Friday
evening, practically all the members
Of the various patrols, with Scoutmas-
ter Mcclellan and the members of
the scout committ,e Messrs. Griffin,
Teitzel and Witter, being present.
R. B. woodstock is the initial ten
ant of the new Brawley hotel. The
house is not open for guests and the
dining room is still incomplete, but
the firm of Crutchfield & Voolfolk
aim to lead, hence the early drive.
The rooms are being furnished for
guests and soon there will be offered
the homeless place of refuge under
pleasing surroundings.
At the annual meeting of the Amer
ioan State Bank, held Saturday, the
following directors were chosen: Pc
ter P. Hovely j. j. Laird, Jacob
Taecker, George Nowlin, Harry With
row, j. w. Phelps, Victor Sterling,
J. S. Nickerson and Ray Griswold.
With the exception OF Mr.. Sterling
and Mr.. Phelps, the board is un-
changed. The new directors take the
place of F. S. Lack and Dewey Ca
rey. Peter P. Hovely was reelected
president and J. J.ILaird is vice pres
ident. w. B. Williams was re-elect-
ed cashier. Only routine business was
transacted at the meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-01
IMPERIAL

IMPERIAL t,S,nop ETAOI EFT e..
Imperial has bought $4,000 worth
of War Savings stamps.
On Thursday, May 30, and through
tho six days following, she will be
called upon to pledge that she will
buy $4,000 more.
This quota is based on the rule that
an average of four War Savings
stamps, worth SIS each when matured
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-01
The Maine Picnic.

The annual picnic and grand re-
union of State of Maine people living
in Southern California will be held in
Sycamore park, Los Angeles, on Sat-
urday. June 8. Social visit and reg.
istrations 10 to II o'clock. Invoca-
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-01
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(By Associated Press)

Birmingham, England, April 10
A national scheme for household coaI
to apply to the whole country decided
upon at a conference here this week
A reduction in the use of coal for
householders is contemplated in order
to avoid rationing supplies for indus
trial purposes.
A Home Office report shows the
output of coal from mines in 1917 to
be 24S,473,119 tons, decrease of T.
875,232 tons.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-01
Important Notice!

My attention has been called to the
fact that a statement which l have
made regarding the War Savings
Stamps is erroneous, namely that
people were urged to use the postof-
flee as their bank and to cash their
stamps as they would draw from a
bank account.
I am advised through official chan
nels that this is not the intention of
the government, but that the War
Savings Stamps MUST NOT BE
USED AS A MEDIUM OF EX-
CHANGE. They should be held by
the purchaser until maturity, except
in cases of extreme emergency, when
the stamps may be redeemed by a
ten-day application to the postmas-
ter
AS city campaign manager, it is
my earnest desire that our people
shall conform strictly to the wishes
of our government, in order that we
may render the most helpful, loyal
service in it's hour of need.
Let us all get behind this cam
paign to the fullest limit of our abil-
ity, ready to save and sacrifice what
ever is necessary to bring victory and
peace to our beloved country.
GUY G. BEYNON,
City Campaign Manager.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-01

the scenes Of so much heroism that
they have become places of pilgrim
age. 1t is the duty of the state to as
sure their preservation and protect
them from commercial proclamation"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-01
ton and lunch at Noon Rripr ~,

tion and lunch at noon. Bring cups
and spoons with your lunch. Hot cof-
fee will be provided. Program at
1870 p. m. Among the attractions
viii be brief pointed talks by Rev. C.
G. Mosher of Alhambra, Superinten-
dent Irving O. Bragg of Corona,
Judge Frank S. Forbes of Los An
geles justice courts, Professor Walter
J. Bailey of the Los Angeles Military
Academy. County registers will be
open to assist you in locating your
friends. Make special effort to
attend, and introduce yourself. Ex-
tend the notice to others in your To-
cality and elsewhere.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-01

Great Field Tor the framing Oh amer
lean Birdmen Set Aside by the
Italian GOvernment-'What Would
You Do if a Bird Broke Your Cog
gles?" One Question Submitted.
-W.S.S.-
American Seaplane Training Camp,
Italy, May 2.-(Correspondence Of the
Associated Press.)-The day of an av-
iator under instruction is long one
in this camp, where thanks to the
abounding courtesies of the Italian ma
Wy department there are plenty of ma
chimes. The hours of a student are
not all taken up with the soaring in
the heavens, personally conducted by
a, crack pilot instructor who varies the
monotony by sharp dives after lake
ducks which, when caught on the wire
are handed over to the Italian mecha-
MICS as bribe to increase their effic-
iency.
The Official list of studies which are
sometimes crowded into the day Of a
Student include instruction in Blue
Jackets Manual, such as navy regu-
lations, what the navy is, what fel.
low may do to get ahead, and so forth
Secondly, there is the vital subject oil
motors, under which head comes the
theory and practise of motors, how tc
repair them, how they are made, theil
various parts, the different kinds US.
ed different machines and how to han.
die them in the air, and many other
points.
The theory Of airplanes comes thirc
in the list, how and why machine
stays in the air, the angles of fitting
the different wing sections, and how
to make airplanes and the kinds oil
woods and fabrics necessary.
The fourth study is radio or wire.
less with practice in sending at least
fifteen words minute as an obser.
vation officer. ext comes navigation
with elementary ground work in the
handling of ships, but particularly Nir
the handling of both air and seaplane:
with respect to plotting courses. Or
top of this the student gets infantry
drill on the days when the wind make:
practise flying dangerous, or is per
mitted to play base ball in place o.
setting-up exercises, to keep him il
good physical trim.
While most of the students have al
ready passed ground work training
and examinations either in France OF
the United States, this camp is con
sidered an excellent place not only fol
learning the practical handling of for.
eign machines but also for brushing
up in the element of the Official list OF
studies. They have plenty of time or
rainy days for such studies and fol
discussing fine points of practice and
theory among themselves.
The. use of special instruments, such
as the inclinometers, those registering
altitude and the like, and the time
when such instruments will fail to re-
gister, when fellow must go by feel
all open up wide fields for discussion
1t is in these discussions, with the ex-
perenced men about, such as a war
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-01
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
Christiania, April 19.-As proof of
the growth of good feeling between
Norday and the Entente powers, there
will be started here next month a new
review called Atlantis. The purpose,
as stated in its prospectus, is 'to fur
ther economic and cult aruaerllouioe
the economic and cultural relations
with the United States, England and
France"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-01
(By Associated Press)

London, April 80 (By mail)-Six
hundred employees of the London
Times have joined the army or navy
since the war began. OF these, $50
have been killed, wounded or disabled
by sickness.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-01
Million Soldiers Abroad.
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated PreSS)
-W.S.S.-
Chicago, May Ex-senator Lewis in
an address here today said the Unit
ed States had a million soldiers in
foreign lands.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-01

INSURE YOUR HAY WITH RAY
EDGAR.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-01
Shop Employees Strike.
-W,S.S.-

(By Associated Press)
Moline, Ill.,, May 31.-Eighteen hun
dred employees of the Rock Island
shops at Silvis struck today to en-
force demands for a revision of a
recent wage award.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-01
The Ford Model
7 one Ton Truck

now ready immediate delivery Price f. b. Valley
$GG2 25 plus Of $1577.
After than two years of most practical testingy
the Ford Model One-ton Truck is general public
use and demonstrating under the service the
stability and satisfying results which have made
Ford in such universal demand.
The same dependable Model T Motor furnishes the
power the The final drive of the type,
assuring positive drive and greater wearing quail
ties than found in any other type
Like the regular Ford car, the truck chassis is made
light weight without sacrificing strength by the of
the Ford heareated Vanadium Steel. The chassis
pete weighs 1850 pounds.
The front spring is of the semi-elliptc type in
piece, while the spring is of the type two
pieces Both constructed of Vanadum Steel making
them exceedingly strong yet very flexible.
The truck has wheel base of 124 inches with tread
nchees. 1t be turned in 46 foot crcle-a fea-
be lost sight of in the selection of a
ca vehicle
Capacity however, has not been sacrificed, the
been designed permit the of body with
ample loading space for any commodity.
We have succeeded in obtaining only few of these
trucks and if you will require better place your
order now.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-01
ITALIANS KIND
TO j. s. AV|ATORS
NOW IN TRAINING
-W.S.S.-

Great Field for the Training of Amer
lean Birdmen Set Aside by the
Italian GOvernment-"What WOulC
You Do if Bird Broke Your Cog.
gles?" One Question Submitted.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-09-26
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MRS. LEE MILLER DEAD

Mrs. Lee Miller, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. D. e. Hyder, died at the home OF
her parents in the Blue Ridge section
last Tuesday morning after an illness
Of four weeks.
Interment was made in Refuge cen1-
etery Wednesday afternoon, the ser
vices being conducted by Rev. Pink
Corn.
Mrs. Miller was twenty-five years
old. She is survived by four sisters
and one brother, her husband and par
ents. She was married to Mr.. Miller
last year and until recently they made
their home in Tryon, moving to Hen
dersonviIle shortly before her illness.
Mrs. Miller was the youngest child
of Mr.. and Mrs. Hyder and this was
the first death in the family.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-09-26
800 MERCHANT SHIPS

Indianapolis, Sept PLEADING the
world in ships and ship productions,
the United States now has at it's COM
mand 1920 merchant ships of an ag-
gregate deadweight tonnage Of $685.
437.
This nation has in operation 203
ship yards with a total of 1920 ship
ways.
In a resume of activities of United
States shipping board. made public to-
night, chairman Hurley reveals COM
pletely for the first time what has
been accomplished towards bridging
the Atlantic" Americas right to the
title of the greatest maritime nation
of the world is made indisputable,
Hurley says. He adds that with the
momentum she has gained even Great
Britain probably will not surpass her
in the future.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-09-26
SUMMER TRAIN SCHEDULE
TO DISCONTINUE SEPT %,

Announcement was made Saturday
by James H. Wood, division passenger
agent for the Southern Railway, of
the curtailment of number of trains,
which have been operated during the
summer months for the benefit of the
tourists coming to this section. The
trains will be discontinued and the
regular schedule resumed on Sunday
September 20. Other announcements
of changes, which are under consid-
Grafton now will be made later, he
states.
In announcing the new changes, Mr.
Wood says: cit has been necessary
to take off part of the summer ser
vice which was inaugurated early in
June for the accommodation of the
summer visitors. The following
trains and sleeping car arrangements
will be discontinued after Sunday,
September 20: Trains Nos. 3 and 4,
between Asheville and Columbia, No
(, due to leave Asheville at o'clock
in the evening and No. 8 due to ar
rive in Asheville at z o'clock in the
morning. The Charleston and Wilm-
ington sleepers will be discontinued. ;"
- AshRViIIe Times. -
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-09-26
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War Savings Rally
Held Last Saturday

Henderson county celebrated the
going over the top in it's War Savings
subscriptions last Saturday.
Rev. DR.. e. X. Harding, of Ashe-
vile, delivered the principal address
under the Browning tent to quite 9
representative gathering.
c. F. Bland, county War Savings
chairman, stated the object Of the
meeting land introduced e. W. Ew-
bank, who introduced DR.. Harding.
The Pioneer band of Camp Wads-
worth rendered inspiring music and
led the parade down Main street. The
Home Guards also participated in the
parade, but outside these there were
but few in the parade.
The occasion was arranged in cele-
bration of the county's having sub
seribed it's quota and for the purpose
of emphasizing the necessity for buy
ing what had been subscribed,
Helped Red Cross
A feature of the parade was the
boost given the Red Cross. Some
girls dressed in the Red Cross uni
form, headed by Miss Irene Caldwell,
of the 18th grade of the public school,
took the large school fag and held it
by it's corners during the parade and
following the meeting, on behalf of the
Red Cross, as a result of which the
sum Of $50 was dropped into the re-
ceptacle made of the flag.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-09-26
RIDGE
SCHOOL HAS
FINE START

The, Blue Ridge School for Boys be-
gan its fifth session last week with an
enrolment far exceeding the number
of any previous session. Forty-two
boys are in the boarding department,
or about fifteen more than were ac-
commodated last session. The boys
vary in age from eight to eighteen
years. About eight states are repre-
sented, including Pennsylvania and
Massachusetts,.
Several changes in the teaching
staff were made during the summer
months, the new members of the staff
being H. J. Pope, of Weldon; J. r.
Byrd, of Williamsburg, Va. ;and Mrs.
R. N. Pratt. For the past two years
Mr.. Pope has been principal of the
Roanoke Rapids High School and
comes to Blue Ridge with success
full teaching career. He is a graduate
of Wake Forest College. Mr.. Byrd is
a graduate of Williams & Mary Col
lege and has had previous experience
in school work. Mrs. Pratt needs no
introduction to the people of Hender-
sonville and vicinity, where she has
resided for number of years and is
well and favorably known.
Since this school takes boys and
prepares them for college it has been
affected very little by the draft regu-
Iofiono hut tIoo yooreo,,ooi oe 4bo a.,
dent body is on the average some
what younger than in former years.
Each year of this institution enjoys
a gratifying growth, which is good
news not only to the school manage
ment but to this community.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-09-26
THOMAS STEPP
DIED SUNDAY

Thomas J. Stepp, said>to be the old
est citizen of Henderson county, died
at his home at Dana last Sunday af-
ternoon after an illness of only few
minutes.
After eating hearty dinner Mr..
Stepp showed signs of illness and
within few minutes death called
him.
Mr.. stepp was SO years, seven
months and five days old. He had the
distinction of being the Oldest citizen
of the county when he died. Although
old, Mr.. Stepp had the companionship
of his wife until about fourteen
months ago, when death claimed her.
Mr.. Stepp was the father of fourteen
children, eight of whom are living.
Their names follow: Harvey, J. F. !,
and J. M. Stepp; Mesdames Will Case,
Jim Case, ]. G. Stepp, A. /. Harris and
J. F. Harris
The deceased was farmer. He
took interest in political affairs, be-
ing county commissioner at one time
and deputy sheriff at another. Mr..
Stepp was held in high esteem and
lwas good citizen.
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French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-09-26
N. SCHENek
RECEIVES APPOINTMENT

Solicitor Michael Shenck, of Hender-
sonville, has received from Washing
on an appointment as major and judge
advocate and will report for duty in
Washington next Tuesday.
Mr.. Schenck will be assigned work
in the department of the judge advo-
cate general, but has not been in
formed whether or not his work will
be altogether in Washington.
Mr.. Schneck has been expecting for
about a month that he would receive
the appointment, but not until after his
visit in Washington last week did he
receive it.
Mr. Schenck does not know the ex-
:act nature of the work he will do.
Solicitor Schenck has rendered to
Gov. Beckett his resignation as solici-
ed by Governor Craig and was elected
to the Office in the following election.
Solicitor Schenck, in sofar as it is pos
sible for a solicitor to discharge his
duty and give satisfaction, has pur-
sued a course that has met with gen.
eral satisfaction over the district.
= Mr.. Schenck is the recipient of many
congratulations from his friends by
reason of his appointment which en-
ables him to render for the govern
ment a war time service.
T1,,-x
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-09-26
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MEETING OF LOCAL
RED CROSS OCTOBER 2.

TO the Local PJtess:-
Will thank you kindly to run no.
tice Of the secand annual meeting OF
the Local Red Cross Chapter to be
held at the City Hall the first Wednes-
day in October in accordance with by
laws. This meeting is for the pur-
pose Of electing an executive commit
Tee, consider reports and transact any
other business deemed expedient.
1t this meeting will also be trans
AIRED the regular monthly business
CT the Chapter, which as rule is held
Ch the first Monday, but in this case
ne two meetings coming so close to-
seeher Will be held as one meeting.
Members OF Branches and Auxi1-
afles are requested to attend.
Ilme of meeting at p. m. at the
City Hall, Wednesday, October End.
H. F. STEWART, Secretary.