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Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15
FARM BUREAU TO
INVESTIGATE THE
HANDL|NCOF MILK
APPOINT COMMITTEE TO CONFER
WITH CREAMERIES WITH A
VIEW TO ELIMIN ATING UN-
NECESS AIRY ROUTES AND
HAULING.
Elections Are to Be Held at the Nc
Cabe and Magnolia Centers, the
Heads of These Centers to Become
Directors of the Farm Bureau for
the Ensuing Year.

Looking forward to bringing home
more of the profits to the farmers of
the Valley, the Farm Bureau have
named two. committees to investigate
and secure data and statistics on the
present economic system of handling
milk. With correct data on hand, the
bureau intends to work out and time
and labor-saving system in connection
with the hauling and general expenses
of the Valley dairymen.
H. R. Andre of Brawley and Frenk
Vanderpoel of Ell Centre were two of
the men elected to the Farm Bureau
committee. The third member of the
committee will be appointed immedi-
ately.
One of the first evils to be at
tackled by the new efficiency COM
mittee will be the present expensive
milk hauling system employed by the
creameries of the Valley. The pres
ent system, whereby the same terri
tory is covered by each of the vari-
Gus creameries, may be eliminated
and a general delivery truck Of the
organized milk producers be used for
the different territories.
Elections to Be Held.
Geneal elections for County Farm
Bureau offices will be held tomorrow
night at the regular Farm Bureau
meeting to be held at McCabe, and
at Friday nights meeting at Magno-
liza.
The Farm Bureau announces these
elections as most important, and ex-
poets a large voting body of farmers
Ito attend this meeting for the selec-
tion of representatives for the years
work.
The principal subject of the meet
ing will be the new Pima cotton, which
is attracting such universal attention,
and which the Farm Bureau is try
ing to introduce here on large scale.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15
TRACK ATHLETES
ARE WARMING UP
High SchOl Track Performers Are
Stretching Their Legs on the Cinder
Path Preparatory to do Battle With
Valley Teams

Track turnout took big leap last
night, fifteen cinder artists appear
ing in light apparel, in spite of the
uncomfortable yeather. Coach Holl-
way was greatly encouraged with the
big turnout, and says the outlook is
excellent for a well balanced track
team this year.
Track turnout thus far in the sea-
on has been extremely light, and last
lights turnout was surprise to the
coach.
The following athletes reported for
practice: Baker, Carey, Swanson,
Fisher, Sears, Haas, Gullet, Buckley,
Douglas, Nichols, Kickoff, c. Young,
Forester and Bradley.
Baker will in all probability run
100 yard dash, and the low and high
hurdles, and do the high jump and the
running broad jump.
Carey is slated for the 100 yard
and 225 yard dashes, and the quart
er mile run.
Swanson is trying out for the
quarter and half mile runs, while
Sears, Gullet, Fisher, Haas, Douglas,
Forester, Bradley, and L. Young are
trying out for the mile and half mile
runs.
There isawoldof competition in
hese two races, and the end of the
raining season should bring to light
several star long distance runners.
The runners vieing for these races
ore out for three long laps this af-
ernoon, and the finish showed john
Fisher, fair leader, though he
vas hard pushed by the others.
Lewis Young was not out tonight,
wing to slight operation perform
d few days ago, but promises to
e back in the running tonight.
Coach Hollway assigned Douglas,
Iichols, and C. Young to the weight
division. These are three new men ex-
,pected by the coach to show some
thing at them eet.
Baird Hhekoff is out again for his
old favorite, the pole vault. Baird is
sure to make it interesting for the
other pole vaulters Of the valley
when they vie on February 2.
Buckley is a new man out for track,
and having shown considerable speed
in the short stretches, has been set to
the sprints by the coach.
Altogether, a second view Of the
track situation at Central causes a
blast of optimism to sweep into the
Central ranks.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15
Bill for the Registration of All Men
Who Became Fl Since the Draft
Law Became Effective Is Intro
duced in the Senate by Chairman
Chamberlain.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Jan. 15.-Relief for
agricultural communities which have
suffered seeming injustice in the
first draft is forecast in a bill intro
duced into the Senate today, providing
for the readjustment of quocas in the
everal states.
1t is proposed in this bill to fix
the quota for the districts, not on the
basis of population, but on the basis
of men available in Class l.
A bill for the registration of men
who became 81 since the draft law
became effective was introduced by
Chairman Chamberlain of the Senate
military committee at the request of
the War Department. He also intro
duced a bill providing for furloughs
of national army men to harvest
crops.
A proposal to raise the draft age
limit to take in men over 81 was re-
jected.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15
e. NGLISH ENGINEERS
ND SHIPBUILDERS
BOTHERING DIPLO-
MATS WITH THEIR IN
SISTENT DEMANDS.
Use the Threatened Strike
as a Club to Force Also
the Withdrawal of the
Man Power Bill Before
Parliament.
(By Associated Press)

London, Jan. 15.-Engineers and
shipbuilders in the Clyde district,
where the greater part of the new
vessels are being turned out, have
threatened to strike if a peace con-
ference is not called and the govern
ment man power bill is not withdrawn
by the end of January. The situa-
ton has caused great perturbation in
government circles.
Sir Auckland Geddes, in his refer
ence yesterday in the House of Com
mons to the engineers attempting to
force the government to conscript
their fathers and return wounded men
to the front, focused attention on the
attitude of engineering and shipbuild-
ing employees along the Clyde, where
the trouble has been most serious.
Men in the Clyde district decided Sum
day to strike.
The rebuke Geddes gave the men
is generally endorsed by press and
parliament, but in some quarters the
minister is condemned for his lack of
capacity, as the temper of the men is
strained and persuasion is more like
ly to be effective than menace.
The opinion is expressed that if a
strike occurs it is not likely to last
long, owing to the strikers lack of
funds.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15
DEL|NT|NG Of
PIMA COTTON
SEED STARTED
OF NEW SEED TO
BE BEGUN WITHIN NEXT WEEK
BY THE LONG STAPLE ASSO-
CIATION-GLOBE MILLS AT CA
LEXICO DOING DELINTING.
Entire Seventy-five Tons Spoken for
in the Valley Is Either Here or
on the Way-Supply Is Exhausted
and Immense Demand From San
Joaquin Valley Is Unsatisfied.

The Globe Mills Calexico plant yes
terday started delinting the Pima
Egyptian cotton seed brought from
the Salt River valley yesterday. Dis
tribution of the seed will be COM
menced under the auspices of the Long
Staple Cotton Growers Association
within the next week. There are 60
tons of the seed on hand, and Is more
tone on the way to the Valley.
County Horticultural Commissioner
Waite is being besieged with letters
from San Joaquin valley farmers who
want to 60 into Egyptian cotton
growing. Mr.. Waite is being asked
where the seed can be obtained. He
is replying that it is now next to i'm
possible to obtain any 'of the seed, as
hesalt River Valley folks have re-
erved all they have left for them
selves. 1t is believed that San Joa-
quin valley will have to wait another
year before beginning the culture of
Pima cotton.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15
|NCEAD|ARI SUSPECT
TAKEN At RICHMOND
(By AssociatedPress)

Richmond, Va, Jan. 15.-Federal Of
ficers have started for Washington,
presumably en- route for Baltimore,
with Walter Spoermann, arrested on
the charge of attempting to set fire
to an army magazine. Two boxes Of
documents belonging to Spoermann
were seized in the room of Marius
Asch, an enemy alien, who was also
arrested at Baltimore. The latter
said Spoermann asked him to keep
hem. Spoermann's brother Frederick
is held on the charge Of changing his
residence without notifying the au-
thorities.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15
HOME ECONOMICS IS
NEW BUREAU SECTION

Mrs. Della Morris, who is we'll
known in the Valley, is in charge Of
a new department of the County Farm
Bureau called the Home Economics
section This section will have a cor
ner of the bureau offices and will be
pen to the women of the Valley at
all times.
Mrs. Morris will make her first an
nouncement tomorrow, after which
time her demonstrations and instruc-
tions will be at the disposal of all who
are interested.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15
THOUSAND FAIL TO
RETURN QUESTIONS TO
LOCAL DRAFT BOARD
TO-DAY IS LAST DAY ON WHICH
QUESTIONNAIRES MAY BE RE-
TURNED TO LOCAL BOARD,
AND THERE ARE STILL MORE
THAN 1000 TO COME.

More than a thousand question:
naires are still unreturned to the
local draft board of the 4081
mailed. According to Secretary
Barton of the board, today is the
last day on which questiOnnaires
may be received without question.
If the local board adheres strict
ly to regulations, all those who
bring or send in their question:
naires after today are autOmatical-
ly placed in Class l, and lost
whatever rights of appeal they
might have had otherwise.
The board is preparing to mail
out 1907 questionnaires to that
many draft delinquents.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15
LIQUOR QUESTION UP
At APRIL ELECTION

Imperial vets and drys have about
decided to battle again on the liquor
question at the municipal election,
April 4, unless the state supreme court
hands down decision adverse to the
booze interests, in which case there
will be no necessity for inserting the
proposition on the April ballot.
The Anti-Saloon League of Los An
geles began a campaign to close UP
the liquor houses last Sunday, when
speakers addressed large meetings in
the churches.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15
STEFFANS0N UNCOvERS
SOME NEW ISLANDS
(By Associated Press)

Fairbanks, Alaska, Jan. 15.-Ex-
plorer Steffanson discovered several
new large Arctic islands northwest of
Banksland in the spring of 1916, ac-
cording to Captain Lane, who arrived
last night bringing news from the ex-
plorer. Stefanson claimed them for
Canada. The explorer is spending Che
winter at Bartel Island.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15
FRANCE LOANS UKRAINE
TWO MILLION RUBLES
(By Associated Press)

London, Jan. 15.-An Odessa dis
patch says that France has loaned the
Ukranian republic 100000 rubles,
gold and that the French mint has
printed large quantity of Ukranian
paper money.
President Vinnechenko of the Uk-
ranian secretariat, reported to the
Rada that France, the United Staes,
England, Belgium and Rumania were
interested greatly in the organization
the Ukranian republic and would
xtend recognition when they find it
expedient.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15
CON GRESHAM KETT-
NER AND SENATOR
JOHNSON TO INTRO
DUCE PROPOSED BILL
AFTER CONFERENCE.
Believed That Temporary
Relief Will Come Soon
After the Proposed Bill
Has Been Passed by Con.
greSS.

Leroy Holt, president of the Irri-
cation District; C. E. Grunsky, con-
ulting engineer for the District, and
Phil Swing, che Districts attoney,
will leave, probably tomorrow, for
Washington, to arrange with Senator
Johnson and Congressman Kettner a
congressional bill for the unification
of irrigation projects along the Colo
RADIO river, and for storing and con-
trolling flood waters, to conform as
nearly as possible to the desires of
the people of the Valley as expressed
in mass meeting.
This is the net result of the mass
meeting held in the L. & S. theatre
yesterday afternoon.
The contract assembled in secret
session of the committee appointed
at the previous mass meeting was
turned down bodily after discussion
Of many of it's features. Universal
distrust of document framed behind
closed doors was evident. 1t was also
the consensus of opinion at the meet
ing that the proposed bill would rem
der the contract unnecessary if it
was passed.
The Press herewith presents
summary of the provisions of the
proposed bill, which was printed in
full in this newspaper last week:
The Proposed Bill.
1. Surveys for the various features
of the act are to be made by the Sec
retary of the interior, who shall ap-
point a board of engineers to take
over the work of surveying. Two
hundred thousand is to be set aside
for cost of surveys.
2. The secretary of the interior is
authorized to enter into contracts for
'ater or power with projects, corpo-
rations or persons, terms of repay
ment to be spread over period not
to exceed fifty years.
3. The operation of all storage, di-
version and canal works to be in the
hands of the secretary of the inte-
rior.
A. He is to make refund or give
credits to projects for work done in
conformity with this act, when any
project has expended more than it's
share.
5. Storage reservoirs are to be built
to water $4,000 acres on the Cali
fornia side of the Imperial Valley,
and for 10000 acres in the Yuma
project.
6. The secretary is to effect de-
livery of the stored waters to the ca
nal systems, including the construc-
ton of diverting works, and to pro-
ceed to extend the systems to lands
not within the District or the Yuma
project, and to apportion the cost Of
the works among the several projects
New enterprises are to bear a just
share of the cost of the whole.
Z. The Imperial Irrigation District
is to be charged with $1,600,000 of
the cost of he Laguna dam, which is
to be used jointly by projects.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15
POWDER
WAS COMPLETE SUCCESS

dutch" Summers, prOprietr of
a garage in the rear Of the post
office, with his head mechanic,
has been experimenting with
chemicals for the making of
high explosive, ignorant of the
law fOrbidding the keeping of
any kind of explosives. They
filled a small cannon with the
new chemical, intending to go out
to New river tonight and try it
out They rammed the last
charge down too hard, and it ex-
ploded, but neither of the men
were hurt. The explosion was
heard for blocks. Postmaster Gil
Inns hastily investigated a report
that an attempt had been made
to blow up Uncle Sans headquar-
ters here. Sheriff Applestill ad-
vised "Dutch" and his friend not
to try any more explosive exper-
iments.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15
NaOn May Not Return.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Jan. 15.-Ambassador
Moan of Argentine, who recently ten
dered his resignation to the Buenos
Aires foreign office, will sail for
home this week. Whether he returns
depends on conferences with Presi-
dent Irigoyen and Foreign Minister
Puerreydon.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15
TEUT0N ATTACK ON
CAMBRIA EXPECTED
(By AssociatedPress)

London, AIN. 15.-Andrew Bonar
Jaw, chancellor of the exchequer, an
ounced in the House of Commons
hat as the result of General Haig' S
inquiry the general staff, war cabi-
ct and government considered that
he British higher command had not
essen surprised by the German at
tack at Cambria November 80 and
that all proper and adequate dispo-
sition had been made to meet it.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15

Mr.. Williams divided his entertain
ment into three "courses." His first
election was from James Whitcor''
Riley, the Hoosier poeot. This IONS
ion, one of Riley's best, wfAiiabie.
ughly enjoyed by the SITS through
Turning for a shortSe OF the en-
the jocular Hoosier hr in the place
ave his audience fShiblted.
alton of several So
speare's "King Hhn Snowbound.
Williams conclu 16.-Chicago is still
evertinp to Jan car shortage as .
offering the snafent blizzard altnougn
n Joe." re moving. racking
Is and other industries
eratiors.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15
BRITISH LABOR SENDS
MESSAGE TO RUSSIA
(By Associated Press)

London, Jan. 15.-The British Labor
party, in a message to the Russian
people made public today, announced
that the British people accepted the
Russian principle Of 'self-determina-
tions and no annexations for the Brit
ish empire, particularly in the Middle
East, Africa and India.
rants drawn on the General Fund
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15
MILWAUKEE LEADER IS
! STILL BANNED IN MAILS
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Jan. 15.-The district
supreme court has upheld the right
of the postmaster general to exclude
the Milwaukee Leader from second
class mailing privileges under the es-
pionage act.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15
Cotton Consumption.

Washington, Jan. 15.-December
cotton consumption amounted to 516,-
$50 bales, and to 2,794,76l for the
five months ending December 81 last.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15

Imperial Irrigation District war
ants drawn on the General Fund and
registered under Nos. 1852 to 5671,
both inclusive, are now payable.
R. H. MADDUX,
Treasurer, Imperial Irrigation Dis
trict.
|, January Is, 1918.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15
Minister Is Arrested.
(By Associated Press J

London, Jan. 15.-The Rumanian
minister to Petrograd and his staff
have been arrested by the Bolsheviki,
the foreign office has announced.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15
PRESIDENT GREETS
MINE WORKERS TO-DAY
(By Associated Press)

Indianapolis, Jan. 15.-The bien-
nial convention of the United Mine
Workers fo America opened today
with an addres sof welcome from
President Wilson expressing his good
will toward the diggers Of the coun-
try. For the first time in many
years increased wages will not be the
paramount business. r
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15
English Coast Bombarded.
(By AssociatedPress)

London, Jan. 15.-Yarrsouth was
bombarded from the sea last night.
Twenty shells fell in the city. Three
were killed and ten injured.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15
BAN ON BEEF IS
LIFTED HERE TODAY

Meat markets Of Ell Centre served
beef today to their customers, in pur-
suance Of the order of the Food Ad-
ministration lifting the ban on the
consumption of meat on Tuesdays.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15
Italians Gain in Attack
(By Associated Press)

Rome, Jan. 15.-The Italians gained
considerable advantages and inflicted
heavy loss on the enemy in attacks
in the Monte Asolone region.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15

Press Liners bring ,,uick results.
Press Liners are read by those who
want work. Do you need help for the
ranch?
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15
CA|LLAUX ACCUSED OF
PR0-GERMAh ACTION
(By AssociatedPress)

Paris, Jan. 15.-The arrest of for
mer Premier Caillaux was due prin-
cipally to cablegram from Secretary
Lansing saying American representa-
tives at Buenos Aires had been able
to establish that Caillaux, during a
visit to Argentina, had been in COM
munication with the Berlin foreign
office, through Count Won Luxburg,
then German minister to Argentina,
with the object of concluding peace
with Germany at any price to permit
a resumption of business.
1t is understood this evidence will
be published in America Immediately.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15
THREATEN STRIKE UNLESS
PEACE CONFERENCE CALLED
RELIEF FOR THIS
COUNTY IS SEEN
IN SENATE BILL

LAW PROPOSED WHICH WILL
FIX AN EW QUOTA FOR DRAFT
ON BASIS OF NUMBER OF MEN
AVAILABLE IN CLASS A, IN
STEAD OF POPULATION.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-15

(By AssociatedP Press)
Washington. Jan. 15.-Secretary
Lansing today refused to discuss the
Caillaux developments.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-26

that the vinegar bath was prescribed
for him by doctor at Bad Nauheim,
Germany, whittier he resorted after
breaking some bones in the surf of
California. The defendants also al
lege that Nat objected to being
''jostled by hams" in posing for the
movies, which is, of course, stars
privilege in the Legitimate"
However, it is the vinegar bath that
has caught the public's fancy and
stirred the humorous reporters of New
York to do their best-or worst. The
knowledge Of it's beneficent effects
comes too late to do the nation at
large any good. The prohibitionists
are rapidly driving King Alcohol into
the sea, or some other place from
which it will be well nigh impossible
for him to come back. The morning
after" theme of song and story, will
soon become only a memory and a
man suffering from Hangover" will
be as rare as the proverbial dodo.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-26
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
AND ELSEWHERE



1T isn't often that one man can
number circle of friends as large as
that Of Robert C. Redus," said Dolly
Dairymple. for on every corner and
IN every little group yesterday people
We're inquiring about Mr.. Redus and
everybody was so distressed over his
desperate illness, caused by a little ae-
c'oent--a cut from a knife on his
hand, which developed blood poison a
Few days ago. The reports from st.
elneents hospital. however, at late
heur Monday were encouraging, and
the physicians feel quite hopeful of his
recovery now. No finer or more charm
ing gentleman ever lived that Mr.. Rob
eft G. Redus. He is the splendid type
Oh the elegant and polished southern
gentleman and his life and his char
acter bespeak the gentleness and the
kindness Of the man, and quite well
" MIN may be applied the epithet
which Sidney Smith employed in his
definition of a gentleman: High erect
ed thoughts. seated in a heart of cour-
tesy.' 1t will be pleasant news to all
Mr. Redus' large circle of friends to
near OF his speedy recovery"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-26

From the Cincinnati Times-Star.
I7TlHE New York critics and public are
struggling with 1.-THE Wild Duck
q Arthur Hopkins has produced the
Ibsen play for the first time in English
in. the United States The play,
with Nazimova as Hedvig Ek-
dali undoubtedly has made inn
pressions on those who have seen IT.,
but the impressions are of great di-
yersity and evidently do not lend them-
selves to clarity of expression. Some
protest that they do not understand the
play, others protest that they do OF
those who protest they do, some protest
that the meaning is simple, and still 9TH
err protest that the play is more or less
deeply symbolic 1t seems that every
body who sees 1.-THE Wild Duck" feels
that he or she is entitled to at least one
protestation
II is probable that Ibsen will never be
accepted in this country. Much of the
field that he entered as an "imagina-
five INVESTIGATOR has been cleared, and
largely through his efforts. For instance,
"a Dolls House" has lot most OF its
Significance. Indeed, it never had az
much in this country as among Scand-
nayian and Teutonc countries where
wcmen were permitted little individuality
and freedom. Today 'Nora's" fight for
iindividualism seems to be against the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-26
y y ~
Spreading Rumors
About the War

7THE past few days, crowded with
u exciting news from abroad,
have given the alarmist the opportu-
nifty for which he was waiting.
Not even in Paris or London We're
the false alarm brethren more active
than they were here in Birmingham
and in hundreds of other American
cities. The most extravagant stories
were circulated by irresponsible per-
sons. Some of these yarns were be-
lieved and caused great anxiety, par
ticularlys to parents with sons in the
American army. Many mother suf-
fered some agonizing moments of UNI
certainty when she heard that the en-
tire Rainbow division had been wiped
out, that thousands of American sol
diers were killed, or captured, and
similar extravagant tales which had
no basis of truth. Apparently no
flight of fancy is too great for these
people to attempt. In majority of
cases they are no doubt simply fools
who catch up rumor, enlarge it ten
fold and carry 1t everywhere they go,
adding to it's gravity with each rep
etition. On the other hand, some of
these persons are German sympathiz-
ers who are trying to shake the NOR
ale of the American people and make
them believe that the Germans can
not be defeated-that it's all over but
the shouting.
This is no time to encourage calam-
ity howlers. The American people
have stern duty before them. We
must quicken our war preparations,
but no well informed person thinks
for moment that the allies are lost.
The great German drive is already as
Stunning the aspects of failure. They
counted on the initial rush to carry
them through-to shatter the British
army. They have not accomplished
their purpose and their losses have
been appalling. Pay no heed to
the tale-bearer unless he appears to
have sinister motive. In that case,
report him to department of justice
agents.