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Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11
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COMING TO THE PALACE.

A good minstrel show is like Il good
circus-it appeals to all classes. Tens
of thousands Of people attend a min
strel show who never think of at
tending any other character of the
atrical entertainment. This is be-
cause they know there is nothing tC
offend or embarrass them and then
are at the same time sure of many
a hearty laugh. This season the
Harvey Greater Minstrels use theiI
own scenery exclusively. They have
thrty-five people in the first part
and they boast of the finest ward
rcbe ever worn by any minstrel or
ganization and claim to have the
best trained Creole beauty chorus
ever on the road. The mouern min
strel show must have expert dan
GERS. charming singers and high class
vaudeville, and Harveys MinstrelS
which will appear at the Palace the
atre Wednesday, April Is. seem tc
have been successful in arranging Z
program With this happy combina-
ton.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11
COUNTRY STORE
At TUL NE IS
Bic ATTRACTION

The Country Store at the Tulane
theatre was a scream last night and
a very large house witnessed the Civ
ing out of the prizes. The pictuT
was one of the best and certainly did
credit to Mr. Cock of the Palace the
atre in selecting a production of that
kind. Coming out of the theatre
could be seen people carrying away
dishpans, cases of sOGaWater, bread,
buggy whips, blankets, aluminium
ware of all kinds and one gentleman
received a 81 percolator from the
Electric Shop.
One lady received a $25 dress from
Mort Rieser & Co.'S store.
Tonight there will be many more
prizes given aWay-three hams, three
sides of bacon, five sacks of flour,
and a $50 bicycle. along with about
fifty other prizes.
Mr.. Cock. in selecting the picture
for tonight and tomorrow night, has
outdone himself again. For tonight
YOU will see William Hart in "Mr.
Saturday night. The JaI anese Night
ingale,' IA 1919 picture ard one OF
the verv best. This picture ran at
Clune's Broadway theatre in Los An,
gcles for three weeks to crowded
houses.
Don't forget that Bonnie Burr, the
lady Of mystery, will appear on the
stage in makeup tonight giving you
an idea of. how she would look on
the streets when YOU were irving to
catch her. If vcu like to have a real
rlea-ant evening and see Won
dfrful picture and laugh and forget
your business worries.
The grand prize for tonight is a
large machine and tomorrow night
that real live baby will be given away
10 the nerson holding the lucky num-
her. No Grange in prices. Chill dren.
Il cents, and adults, 30 cents. Come
all, come early, and enjoy the fun.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11
L. 5. LOSSES IN
WAR TOTALED
273,105, OFFICIAL

Washington, April 11.-The follow
ing revised table of casualties among
the American EXpeditionary Forces.
based upon lists to date, was issued
today by the War Department.:
Killed III action (including 3S1
lost at sea- ............... 32,292
Died Of wounds. .............. l",42o
Died of disease. e............... 22,505
Died OF accident and other
causes ................... 4,OS6
Wounded in action (S5 per
cent returned) ........... 195,902
Missing in action (not includ-
ing prisoners released and
retiiincd) ... 1900
Total to date. te...........g1 ,l05
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11
WOULD GIVE FIVE
DOLLARS 4 BOTTLE
RAILWAY SUPE RJNTENDENT
SAYS TANLAC HELPED HIM TO
HOLD HIS JOB.

81 would rive five dollars p bot
tie for Tanlac before would be
without it," said Joe Owens, division
superintendent Of the Memphis Street
Railway, whose address is Box l3l,
Memphis, Tenn.
81 was getting in mighty lad
shape with stomach trouble" he con-
tinued, "and was all broken down
and tired out. ! was 50 .erVous and
had such awful headaches that /
could hardly sleep or rest; | could
eat fut little cf anything, for nothing
agreed with me; ] was simply down
ard cut and don't believe | could have
kept my JOB much longer if ] hadn't
got hold Of Tanlac.
"Since starting on Tanlac, ] have
gained five pounds, cot and sleep
just fine, and it has strengthen me
up and made me feel so much bet
ter ever way chat | can't say enough
IL its praise"
TanIac is s1ld in El Centre by
Thos. Neville, successor to McColloch
Drug Co.; in Imperial by Imperial
Drug Co.; in Holtville by j. Bres-
noke, and in Brawley by ROLAND
Bros.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11
INSTALL OFFICFRS.

The date of Apri} II has been set
ASIDE for the installation Of officers
Of FL Oasis Temple No. 173, y. O.
X. X. Walter ". Austin of San Die
go, imperial prince CT the Dramatis
Order, Knights Of KhcrasSan,, and
representative of the imperial pal
ace. to have charge OF the installa-
tion in this city. Ell will he accom-
panied by other members Of Al Sa-
bill Temple Of San Diego. The fol-
lowing officers will be installed: r.
c. Chestnut, royal vizier; James Z.
Davis. GRAND emir; Paul B. Steintorf,
she'll; E. J. Clark, secretary; Nern
Bishop, mahedi; Flovd X. Brown,
sarruk: Ralph Stilgenbauer. sahib;
D. D. jones. strap; Lou Philley, treas
urer. and Roy Stilgenbauer, temple
deputy.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11
ID G. 1i
. =!

Mrs. Guy La Touche Of Sandalwood
avenue is entertaining this afternoon
with three tables Of bridge, her home
being tastefLlly decorated with
bachelor buttons and marigolds.
Mesdames A. P. Nuffer, George An
derson, T. T. Cook, Clarence Conant,
J. W. Glassford, Phil b. Swing, X.
b. Moore, O. G. Horne, Dorsey White
law, Robert Whitelaw and q. 5.
Helms are present.
y 4
Mrs. W. W. Apple of olive a?c2uc,
because Of the death OF Kenneth An
dc1son, son Of Mrs. Sophia Curtis,
er friend and near neighbOr, has
recalled her invitations for the tea
to have been given in honor Of Mrs.
W. W. Shenberger this afternoon at
her home.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11

c. n. Perry of this city has re
ceived word to the effect that Cap
tain Thenberg, who is well known
throughout the Valley, is in Los An
geles and will be in Fl Centro with
in the next few days. Since his de-
parture from the Valley, Captain
Thenberg has seen active service over
seas and on his return here he will
devote his attention to Irrigation Dis
trict duties captain Thenberg was
the organizer and first captain of the
Boy Scouth in Imperial Valley. He
is an expert craftsman and IS well
known in Valley circles.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11
TRANSPORT BOUND
FOR RANCE.
AZ Assnciatnd Pres.

lBy AssOcIatcd Ffts.J
New Yor The trIl-HOrt
Geo &c Washington will sail at
4:3' tnis Afternoon from llob4--
Zen for Brest The YES ,el viii
ki1s back mcre than 1900
froODS
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11

ahe Band dance to be given this
evening at Commandery hall prom
ises to be well attended. Tickets
Rave sold fast and an ENJOYABLE and
informal time is anticipated. The
proceeds. it is expected, will com
plete the uniform fund.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11
E . Ers-

Parasols recovered, all coiors,aii
gra lee. Or nav 70 ing parr2ols nad,G;
to order; ten years experience VIII
be at 121 South Fifth street all day
Saturday only. Bring your ola
frames with YOU. can save you from
l25 to 80 per cent. ,-,n,
Adv J. /. McNIRE.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11

Dance every Friday eve at Laguna
clubhouse, three miles south OF Seeley.
Best floor and music in Valley. You'll
have a good time. Come. Leave high
way at Seeley service station.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11

Where TO go is no longer a prob
lem. Mehlburn's Tavern, Imperial,
offers real enjoyment any e-ening-
Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11

Mehlburns Taven, Imperial, now
open. Cabaret feature, singing, dan
cling. A real good time. Come over.
ADV.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11

J. ]. Tolbert of San Diego. treas
urer of the Davies Overland Com
pany. is spending several days in
the Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11

Advance showing of Old Hickory
porch and yard furniture at McCunes.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11

Support the Fl Centre Municipal
Band-take a ticket to the dance Fri
day night, Commandery hall.-AdY.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11

The Imperial Valley Press is deliv-
cred city subscribers at 10 cents a
week. By mail to any address in
Imperial and adjoining counties at
S4.00 per year; six months, S2.00.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11

All rights of republication of spe-
cial dispatches are also reserved.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11

MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Associated Press is exclusive
ly entitled to the use for republica-
tion of all news credited to it or not
otherwise credited in this paper. and
also the local news published herein.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11
0tcuZR1e6

John A. MacRae of the Peoples
Abstract Company left on Monday
noon for Los Angeles, via San Die
go, on business matters. He will re-
turn the latter part of the week.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11

Sargent will insure it."--Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11

Miss Richards. who is at the head
Of the State Bureau of immigration
and Housing. is registered at the
Barbara Worth. She is making a
tour of the county and will speak at
the Tulane theatre Saturday between
the hours of 10 and II a. m. and
2 and A D. m. The will speak on
" "AmericaniZation.'
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11

G. ". Hines of inland is an {
Centre visitor.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11

Almost It might seem as If fairy
fingers designed this delicious
house-gown OF pink, blue, and
lavender chiffon embroidered and
edged with silver threads and
tasseled in silver. A huge. soft
bow of black satin adds q sugges-
ticn OF the Japanese.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11

c. a. Scctt. we'll known in real
estate circles both here and in San
Diego, is registered at the Oregon
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11

G. r. Daley, prominent cattleman
of San Diego. is in the Valley for Il
few days. While here he will make
his headquarters at the Oregon.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11

w. P. Hall of Wensley avenue re-
turned last evening from a few days
business trip to Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Lambert Of Los
Angeles are guests at the Oregon no.
tel. They will spend their few day:
here touring the Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11

Entered at the Postoffice. Ell CentrO,
California, as second-class matter.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11

Abstract Company LETT on Monday
moon for Los Angeles, via San Die
go, on business matters. He will re-
turn the latter part of the week.
w P. Hall of Wensley avenue re-
turned last evening from a few days
business trip to Los Angeles.
Fred l.. Bradley, prominent in the
theatrical world, is here from Mem
phis. Tenn, where he was engaged
to design and construct more than
twenty historical floats to be fea-
ture of the centenary celebration to
be held on the 21st and 22nd of
May in that city. Mr. Bradley and
his sister, Mrs. NJ. Everett, are here
owing to their mothers illness. who
is at the residence of their brother,
J. G. Bradley. TIE visitor is much
impressed with the Valley and with
his brothers success, and advises the
latter to stay in the Valley and con-
tinue the good work among good
people who need a good auctioneer.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Brewer of this
city have received a telegram from
their son, Clayton Brewer, to the eff
feet that he will be in FL Centre next
Saturday evening. The telegram was
sent from Chicago, while he was en-
route for this city, he having received
his discharge at Norfolk, Va. few
days ago.
DR.. A. E. Elliott and wife arrived
in El Centre yesterday afternoon, eN-
pecting to remain a few days. Dr..
Elliott is now practicing in Santa Ana,
having maGe his home in that city
since leaving El Centre.
Ed J. Hodges of Yuma, well
Oregon for a few days.
F. j. Cooper of San Francisco. an
advertising man of twenty years eN-
perience and student of life in
surance, is in El Centre for a short
stay recuperating from a severe Ill
ness. While here Mr.. Cooper would
be pleased to take up in an advisory
way either of these subjects, with
anv person who contemplates a career
in life insurance or advertising. His
practical training will be very help
full to anyone interested in these sub
iects. Mr.. Cooper is at the Barbara
Worth hotel.
G.. r. Daley, prominent cattleman
of San Diego. is in the Valley for 4
few days. While here he will make
his headquarters at the Oregon.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Lambert of Los
Angeles are guests at the Oregon no.
tel Trey will spend their few days
here touring the Valley.
G. ". Hines of inland is an E.
Centro visitor.
c. a. Scctt. we'll known in real
estate circles both here and in San
Diego, is registered at the Oregon.
Miss Richards. who is at the head
Of the State Bureau of immigration
and Housing. is registered at the
Barbara Worth. She is making a
tour of the county and will speak at
the Tulane theatre Saturday between
the hours of 10 and II a. m. and
2 and A D. m. The will speak on
!.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11

DR.. A. E. Elliott and wife arrived
in El Centre yesterday afternoon, eN-
pecting to remain few days. Dr.
Elliott is now practicing in Santa Ana,
having maGe his home in that city
since leaving Ell Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11

Ed J. Hodges of Yuma, well
known cattleman. is stopping at the
Oregon for few days.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-11
Imperial Valley Press

Office, 5I9 Main ST., Ell Centro. Cal.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-05-13
PRESIDENT WILSON'S
PROMISE TO FRANCE
VIII Propose to Senate That
America Aid France i'm Case
OF Attack

WASHINGTON. May - In re
sporse to am inquiry from Sacrom,
Tmu'ty, President Wilson cablcd
that he had promised France to
propose to the senate i'm connection
with the peace treaty "a supplement,
in which we shall agree, subject to
the approval Of the council of tn"
. 'eague of nations to come imme-
diatcly to the assistance OF France
in case of unprovoked attack by
Germany"
"Happl; there is no mystery or
privacy about what have promised
the government here" the President
cabled. II have promised to propose
to tho senate supplement- in which
We shall agree, subject TO the APP
proval OF the council of the league
of nations. to como Immediately 10
the assistance OF Frame I'm clsc %.
unprovoied attack by Germany thus
merely Fastening the action 10 which
We should be bound by the covenant
OF the league of nations"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-05-13
THE TEXTILE WORKERS
FORM ASSOCIATION
Permanent Organization Results
From First Annual Conference
Held in Grecnville.

Greenville, 6. c.. May IL Or
ganiZation of the Southern Textile
Welfare Workers association as a
permanent institution was affected
as result of the first annual con-
ference conceived and arranged for
ny l.. p Hollis of Greenville. welfare
worker OF the Vi"tor-Monaehan
mills. Ore hundred and forty vel
fare workers from different sections
% the south have been in attend
ance II the election of officers Mr.
Hollis was chosen president Miss
Ellen Perry. vice-president: G.. VI
oliver, treasurer and Miss Marguer-
ite Regal, secretary. The next
place of meeting will be left to the
decision OF the executive committee.
which was elected as follows: w. V.
Martin. Elizabeth Quaintance Cla-
risa Wham. ID. G.. Williams Miss
Jane Hough and William Grier
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-05-13
DEATH SENTENCE is
COMMITTED TO 2 YEARS
Pr waite julius Crescc. q. VI. c., Y.
Charleston to Serve Two
Years.

Washington, May 12.-Announce-
ment is made at the war department
th"t President Wilson mas COM
muted to dishonorable discharge,
forfeiture OF pay and two years con-
fnement at hard labor, the sentence
OF private julius Cresce. quarter
master corps, who last October was
found guilty by a court martial he'd
at the animal embarkation depot.
North Charleston. OF absenting him
self without leave for two days. and
of wilfuly refusing to blow the bu-
gle when commanded to do so by his
superior officers.
BY a two-third vote, the court
martial sentenced Cresce to be shot
20 death by musketry Maj Gen.
Sharp, commanding the South Eas-
tern department. considered the SEN
ten"e too severe and recommended
commutation to dishonorable dis
charge. forfeiture OF pay, and ten
years confinement at hard labor.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-05-13
PRESIDENT MAKES
APPEAL FOR LOAN

Washington, May 12.-President
Wilson has issued through Secre-
tary Glass an appeal TO the Ameri-
can people to make the Victory lib
erty loan "a great popular thanks
offering"
The Presidents cablegram to Sec.
retary Glass said:
Through you I appeal to my fell
low citizens on the eve OF the con-
summation OF victorious peace. to
sustain the honor and credit of our
country and to pay tribute to the
valor and sacrifices OF our fighting
men by making this last liberty loan
not only a financial success. for that
II must be. but a great popular thank
Offering in which every American
will share according to his ability
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-05-13
DUBLIN MANSION HOUSE
SEIZED BY AUTHORITIES
Residence of Lord Mayor Taken
Possession of-Was Meeting
Place for Sim Fein.

Dublin. May May 12-The mill
tarv authorities have taken posses
sion Of Mansion house, the official
residence OF the lord mayor
fThe lord mayor OF Dublin is Lau-
renee O'Neill, who has been prom
inent in the leadership of the Sinn
Fem movement. The Mansion
house has been used as a meeting
place for the Sim Fein. There have
been no recent reports OF any unus-
ual situation in Dublin affecting tn,
lord mayor or his official residence
Michael f. Ryan, of Philadelphia
and former Governor Edward Dunn
OF Illinois, are in Dublin at present
aS representatives. of the Irish so,
c.eties in the United States)
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-05-13
CONSPIRACY PLAN
NIPPED IN THE BUD
Daily Mail States Organizers of Plo,
Believed Plan Would Prccipi-
tate Anarchy.

London, May IA conspiracy
to induce British sailors to mutin>
and soldiers to demobilize them
selves by marching out of their bar
racks has been discovered, accord
ing to the Daily Mail. The premises
OF various persons have been search
ed and documents seized.
The stations involved, the news
paper says, include four in France
and several in England, while the
sailors in naval ports have been cir
cularized with a view to inciting
them to seize the ports and invit.
the soldiers and police to join them
The people of the plot is stated to
he to compel the government to use
force if the projected disorders
should occur. the organizers believ-
ing that this would precipitate an
archy.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-05-13
THE JAY GOULD HEIRS
ARE NOW IN QUARREL
George j. Gould, Chief Executor
Must Show Cause Why He
Should Not BE Removed.

New York, May 12.-The heirs OF
Jay Gould, the railroad financier
who accumulated one OF Americas s
greatest private fortunes. are in a
Quarrel over the administration OF
the $50, 100000 estate he left them.
His son, George J. Gould. chief ex-
ecutor of the estate. is required by a
state supreme court order signed to
show cause why he should not be re.
moved.
Gould Is charged with frauds
"perpetrated by him even on his own
brothers and sisters" and which
resulted in an aggregate loss to
the estate Of $25. 900. in affida-
Wits filed in the supreme court by his
brother, Frank j. Gould. his sister,
the Duchess De Talleyrand, former
ly Anna Gould. Countess De Castel-
lane, and the guardians of number
Of the Gould children Of the third
generation.
In an answering affidavit. George
Gould denies the charges and Is sun
ported by a deposition made by Mrs.
Helen Could Shepard. his sister. for
merry Miss Helen Miller Could. Mrs.
Shepard declares that the charges
ar" inaccurate and distinctly mis-
leading -Four Of the six children
of jay Could George. Helen. Ed
Win a"d Howard are co-trustecs OF
thsr fathers estate Frank ana
Nksla were not included. as both arc
residents of France. Frank Goulu
lives in Paris. whore he recently OBJ
taired a divorce from his second
Wife Mrs Edith Kelly Could. for
mer actress.
The affidavits were filed in con.
nection with a petition by F"ank
Gould and his associates to have
George Gould removed as executor
of the estate. He was appointed un.
der the will of his father. who died
in December. 1892, and who be-
queathed him $500. 900 i'm cash ana
100000 in securities as reward
for his services. This was in addt-
ton 20 sixth share of tho main
estate which was vested in a trust
furd for the benefit Of his six chill
dren
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-05-13
JUICE JOSEPH r. JOHNSON
DIES At SPARTANBURG HOME

Spartanburg, s. c., May 12.--Jo-
seph Travis Johnson. judge of the
United States district court for the
western district OF South Carolina.
passed away at his home in this city
at $3.50 o'clock Thursday night, fol-
lowing an Illness of IL days caused
by the effects OF a severe attack OF
Spanish influenza last winter He is
survived by his wife, six children.
one sister and one brother.
Judge Johnson was native OF
Laurens county, 8. c., where he was
born so years ago. He was a grad
uate Of Erskine college and Of Van
derbilt university. He practiced law
at Laurens for several years. after
which he removed to Spartanburg.
Twenty years ago he was elected To
the 57th congress and I'm the lower
house he served the fourth South
Carolina district for 16 years When
the district court for the western
district of South Carolina was Gre
ated he was appointed judge by
President Wilson, taking the oatk
of OH OF Apri. /, 1915.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-05-13
Women Worked Faithfully.

Special praise should be given the
women for their untiring efforts and
wonderful success in the sale OF VIC
tory bonds. The following were the
ward leaders and the sales made by
the four ward teams:
= ward-Mrs. G. j. Derrick
700.
Second ward-Mrs. A. H. Rob
bins, $22,95O.
Third ward-Mrs. Kitty Nc
Lure, $50,55O
Fourth ward-Mrs. w. =. Robin
son, $4,000.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-05-13
Seventeen Negroes Wounded
and Seven Sailors Reported
as Wounded.
MAKING INVESTIGATION
Leaves of Absence of Practic-
ally All Bluejackets Can
celled at Navy Yard and
Camp.

Charleston p 1 90
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o,ho "'
enouob -, -,
cinal bosnitoI :, ~,
Saturday n;gbt ord .,,.
mcrning botvoor a,,o -.
civilians on ono ;.o
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bIuoioclote o1,,, o.,
hoo, v.ov,,d,
As = ro,u,+ os .ho s;
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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-05-13
Miss Bessie PIaxco Dead.

Mrs Mack Robinson went 10
York Saturday to attend the funeral
OF her cousin, Miss Bessie Plaxco.
who died at the home of her father,
}. r. Plaxco, near York. FRIDAY
She was about 26 years OF age art
the last OF family OF eight ch p
dren Her mother, who was 2 sistc~
OF n. b. Cousar. who resides nef
Lancaster, died several years ago.
OF the immediate family only the
father survives.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-05-13
HUNTING TRAINING CAMPS.

Toledo. May IA hunt for sites
Tor training camps for Jess Willard
and Jack Dempsey was begun by A.
@. Thacher. matchmaker for the
Toledo boxing commission, which is
staging the title fight here on July 4.
Several locations on the shores
OF Lake Erie were inspected at the
request OF Tex Rickard. the promo
ter.