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Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-20
Entertained at Luncheon

Mrs. R. B. Vaile, president of the
Woman's Ten Thousand Club, enter.
tanned the first officers of the club at
a holiday luncheon yesterday after
noon at her home on Broadway. The
guests were Mrs. Effie Swanson, Mrs.
Dan V. holland, Mrs. G. E. Paris, Mrs
Mary Garren and Mrs. Lewis Haver-
male.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-20
lnterIocutory Decree Granted

Judge Cole has granted an inter-
locutory decree of divorce to James L.
Coryell from Elizabeth Coryell. No
property interests are mentioned in
this action
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-20
Charged With illegal Entry

S. Matsumoto, Japanese who was
placed under arrest at CaleXico by
immigration Officer Webb, has been
brought to the county Jail to await
his hearing before the immigration
commissioner.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-20
Michael Levy Property Divided

A partition of the estate of the late
Michael Levy, which includes the Ell
Centro business property occupied by
the Egerer bakery and Young's Cafe,
has been ordered by the court. The
widow gets a half interest in. this
property and two daughters each get
one-fourth interest.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-20
Narrow Escape of BuiIdinu

Through the burning of a hay stack
on the Otis Bragg ranch, three miles
north of CaleXico, Monday afternoon,
threatened. BY hard fighting they
were saved from destruction The
cause of the fire is unknown
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-20
Patent is Issued

The United States Land Office has
issued to Chester G. Harris a patent
to tract IS, township 16 south, range
16 east.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-20
Reserved Seat Sale

Reserved seats for the Friday, Sat
urday and Sunday night perform
ances of "A Visit to Paris" to be given
at the Holt Opera House, are on sale
at Dunaway's drug store.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-20

Final Certificate to Land
Lora e. Campbell has received from
the United States Land Office final
certificate for the southwest qaurter
of section SO, township 16 south, range
13 east.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-20
Brought to County Jail

John M. Comtenen, who was placed
of having stolen good in his possess
sion, was brought to the county Jail
yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-20

The Pioneer Transfer Company Is pre-
pared to handle your baggage or any
kind of drayage work at reasonable
prices. Office on Fifth street Just north
of Main street. Phone Main l. If
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-20

Unquestionable cement construction
by |. V. Concrete Co. Want sidewalk
bid? 94-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-20

Note Hartigan & Fishers window
for Christmas presents. tt
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-20

Let hm pick out his own present.
Buy one of our merchandise orders.
Preston & Mccartney. 81
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-20

Build your new house of attractive
cement blocks Our office building
sample. |. " Concrete Co., Ell Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-20

If he is hard to suit buy him a mer-
chandse order. Preston & McCart-
new 81
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-20
Final Decree for n. S. Reed

A final deere of divorce has been
entered in favor of H. S. Reed against
Lillian NJ. Reed. In this order all COM
munity property of the plaintiff and
defendant is assigned to the plaintiff.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-20

Buy merchandise order if in doubt
what to get him. Made for any amount
to anyone. Preston e Mccartney. 81
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-20
City ann nallry

Preston & Mccartney for mems
Christmas gifts. 81
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-20
New Engineer for San Diego

William M. Rumsey, brother of Roy
pointed city engineer for San Diego
to take the place of E. M. Capp, who
has been made supervising engineer
of harbor improvements in that city.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-20

Anything in mems wear for Christ
mas presents at Hartigan & Fishers.
The Washington times., 1911-12-08
BRICKLAYERS REPUDIATE
MCNAMARA ATROCITIES

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
] desire to frankly state to the general
public that voice the words and senti-
ments OF a large majority OF the mem
bers Of all organized labor when I say
that we do not approve of any such acts
AZ the self-confessed McNamaras were
guilty OF.
We not only condemn them and their
acts, but do not want them In our or
der. The sooner the union II purged OF
such men the purer the order Will be-
come.
In all large bodies OF men some un-
desirable ones will gain admission, az
they do In lodges and churches.
We cannot see the intent Of ones
mind no more than q physician can see
pain. but when they are found out and
are dropped. the church, lodge, or
state should deserve credit for getting
rid of the rascais"
The decent. orderly element of orRan-
ICED labor will benefit by Kidding the or
ganization OF dishonest and disrep-
utable members and officers.
We also favor the accounting Of the
defense fund and distribution of the
balance to the widows and orphans OF
those killed In the Los Angeles sxpio-
sion.
We also indorse the two splendid edi-
toriais In the peoples paper-The Times
issues OF December and 6, entitled
END Of Mcnamara Case and After"
and The Sentences In the McNsmara
Pres. of Bricklayers Union. No. 1.
The Washington times., 1911-12-08
THE QUALITY AND PRESSURE
OF GAS. $3.50

One of the things that Congress
ought to do, and knows it ought to do,
for Washington at this session is to
reduce the price of gas to rs cents.
That would leave it excessive, compar-
ed to the costs in cities fairly com
parable with this; but it would be a
concession in the right direction.
1t continues the disposition of tho
Gas Monopoly, apparently, to take
every possible advantage of its Gus.
toners. The annual report of the Dis.
trict Commissioners is Illuminating OH
this point-more Illuminating than the
Gas Monoppiy's gas is, apparently.
The gafis required to be of twenty
two candlepower. To provide gas OF
less candlepower is to do exactly what
the grocer does who sells by short
weights; precisely what the milkman
The Washington times., 1911-12-08

r.. The plays schsdylsd fer the house before
every, scene. and all Of ths costumes
used IN the acts. are passed upon. and
II. In the opinion Of Miss de witt, there
= anything that would be offensive ~
barred from Chase's stage, In many
cases actresses are required to send
photographs showing the gowns worn
by them In portrayfng their roles, and
when these are found to be immodest
the manager requires that the gowns
C6risttan propriety before permitting
the players to perform here. It may be
said In this connection that Chases
Theater, at a great financial loss. barred
from its stage notoriousIy immoral
actress who opened the season of lgll-l2
at one of Washington's leading theaters
Such are some Of the means used BY
the MANAGEMENT of Chases Theater In
insurng a clean stage. and 1t Is little
wonder that the popular playhouse en-
Joys the patronage of the clergy to a
remarkable extent. and that the princi-
pals Of number Of Washingtons lead
Ing schools and seminaries permit their
young lady students to attend the per-
formances unchaperoned
FRANCIS DE SALES RYAN.
The Washington times., 1911-12-08

held II ths Library Of congreas Office
page 1sl; is the word GRACEFUL exactly
out. Therefore in calm, 1udicious
language. w. b. NJ, M. Ds charge OF
e tsa 6ricssion is a child Of his imaRtna-
2 thing Of his Imagination. and there-
iore excusable In novice In research
Hut shall not permit W. b. NJ. NJ.
abuse sSsela snd ,s sssssss t., q
ments," '.n.farious satiempis to- de-
stuEyte;',,. and use Of fraudulent book 70
tS,rs Official ;sssrds ,os Continental
~ column OF space to mislead the
public and free him from answering
". major part AMI most serious por-
rldn % my S sns q his "n'auors
Misrepresentation OF Continental Con.
grefs," rs fully set forth and contrasts
ed. IN my letter, by nrst quoting Com
y w Congress u full. and second.
this my criticism: S %Sat fos S MiSsS as
Continental Congress- intention sup
PWanadsa By y,, w B. NJ NJ Ds mS,iys'
rare for voursslf tIor a more nnd pa S9m
9Iar reference see The washington
Times OF November 10, 1915.
oriea. n1 su,sor ~ e. ana NJ r. y p
journal Of the Congress-. Philadelphia
Print: Aiken, 1777-and to page lac,
word for word, az In my own and AZ
exactly quoted by me. November Is, and
by omparison proved materially dir
fGrent from his own quotation. Yet he
stands silent thereon-absoiutely silent
In its face! BY his own official proof
and reference he stands seif-conyicted
| Of misquotation and misrepresentation
iof Continental Congress. ITO the
People Of ireland" and the whole col.
umn OF his abuse and charges crumbles
Of its own weight. His silence there
| In Is admission OF guilt. and, being
guilty, yet strangely makes those gross
charges while attempting to point out
to the editor of The Times. that he fears
the caption wv. B. M, NJ. d. Mis-
quotes Continental Congress-" might
| mislead the people.
| What effrontry! Only with Ignorance
himself up to do II.
| ANDREW JORDAN GREEN.
The Washington times., 1911-12-08
ENLIST DOREMUS IN
STREET CAR FIGHT

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
Having been q resident of Detroit
for the past twenty years. during which
time the street railway problem has
been one OF the most important subjects
under municipal discussion, have
taken quite an interest in the efforts
made by your paper and others to se-
cure better street car service, universal
transfers. and certain extensions. and
feel sure that you will be successful In
the end, although 1t Is going to be q
long, hard road to travel.
After twenty years OF the hottest
kind Of fghting, numerous lawsuits and
other legal battles, the city Of Detroit
has finally won out and will have In 4
few weeks the privilege of universal
transfers. eight tickets for a qua rter
at all hours Of the day. and q certain
specified mileage of extensions to be
laid every year, besides the provision
guaranteed by a s., 900. 900 bond-that the
city Of Detroit vii have the privilege
OF buying the railway at any time after
SIX months notice has been given OF
their intention to do SO.
One of the men who has been throuS h
this fight from beginning to end Is
Frank E. Doremus. the Representative
to Congress from Detroit, who has held
various positions In the city govern
ment Of Detroit. The suggestion that I
The Washington times., 1911-12-08

does when he waters the milk. II 10 q
species Of fraud on the consumer,
Tests are made at three stations on
the mains Of the Washington Gas
Company, and At one on those Of the
Georgetown company. The Commits.
sioners report that Of fifty.one days
the Georgetown company's gas fell be-
low standard. That Is, on one day
every week the company skinned ita
patrons Of something the law required
IL to give.
The Washington company on ffty-
six days fell below standard at one
station or the other where tests were
made.
Being skinned this way might b.
more bearable If the Gas Monopoly did
not always insist that II was entitled
to charge an excessive price because
it gives a high quality Of gas, Higu
quality of nonsensel Everybody In
this town who ever used gas anywhere
else knows that Washington gas d
bogus, of poor illuminating and heating
quality. II doesn't need any inspec-
tors report to convince on this point.
But that n not the worst Of II. Pres
sure IL notoriously irregular. Custe.
mers adjust their flow to the req. irs.
ments when pressure Ia lowest, and
then waste vast quantities Of gas when
pressure 10 high. The gas company
wins both ways. The consumer loses,
II Is time to have . bunch Of suits
for refunds on gas bills. The electric
lighting monopoly was brought to
book most effectively for like fraud
on the public; why not the sacred Gas
Monopolyi
The Washington times., 1911-12-08
Washington Crossing
Delaware Days Calendar

George Washington made his historic
trip across the Delaware river just l25
years ago today,
On this day Joel Chandler Harris
was born. in lS4s. and the same date. in
1859, General Grant ordered General
Sherman to advance on vicksburg.
Mary. Queen of Scots, was born De-
cember 8, $780, and was beheaded at
Fotheringsy Castle. February 8, 1857.
Ell whitney. inventor of the cotton
gin. conceded as one OF the greatest in
yentions 81 the twentieth century, was
p lssr IN westSoro, Mass. December 5.
There were many other notable events
on this day. including the proclamation
by the Pope. In 1854. OF the Doctrine Of
Immaculate Conception; the birth OF
Henry Ttmrod, the poet, in 1929; the
death Of Herbert Spencer, English
philosopher, in 1908, and the death Of
King Oscar of Sweden in 1901
The Washington times., 1911-12-08
Bit Of Real Life That Is
Brought Conyincingly
to Stage. !
SORDID. ATMOSPHERE
COVERED IN INTEREST
Court Room Regulars" Give
Grim Exhibition Of Types"
Seen In Justice Grist.

rnosphere Of the co, IT and prison. In
fact, no Earring discords were offered,
the entire cast being OF high standard.
Dealing as II does largely with low
types, the playlet has no rcpuIsive fea-
lures. and there Ii nothing that disgusts
IN this scene from the underworld. %
carefully has the author done his work
and 70 well are the characters pcr-
trayed.
Miss Diamond Dainty and
Clever in Musical Skit.
Another number on the bill that doSo
much to make the weeks offering dif-
fsrsnt and batter than usual Il bright
Bits." . blend of Melody and Merr1-
ment," that Miss Isabelle Diamond and
Frank Carter offer. Miss Diamond u
kindly remembered ~ the little come
dienns IN the Beauty Spot" Q couple
of seasons ago. and 10 Just as dainty and
attractive as Of old. Their act 10 q
bit out OF the ordinary. and seems to
please Chase's patrons immensely.
J, c. Nugent, popular with vaudeville
YORK !Hyd in The Rouncer." Johnny yo jim.
son, In q parody on ''The Poet and the
Peasant" has some laushabie songs,
although they are triffe noisy
ana l0p II. n Who s: o
popular ragtime. like ragtime should be
given, complete the weeks bill, with
the, addition Of the photoplays Of cur
rent events, which are always feature
Mention. too. should be made Of the
orchestra's recital which plays an i'm
portant part In making an afternoon or
evening spent at Chase's well worth
ones time. JULIA MURDOCH
The Washington times., 1911-12-08
SHERMAN NOT SEEKING AN.
OTHER TERM.

The news has come out that Vice
President Sherman is not seeking sto
run again for second place on the Re-
publican ticket. This does not mean
that his name will not be presented to
the convention by his friends, for some
of them are already working to bring
about his denomination. But Mr.. Sher-
man Is understood not to be a candi-
date.
Moreover, the friends of Mr.. Sher-
man point out that he would not care
to run on low tariff platform, such
as President Taft will probably want
to run on in order to placate the feel
ings of those whom he has offended on
tariff matters in the past, Vice Presi-
dent Sherman is consistent high
tariff man. Nobody can accuse him of
having wabbled in this respect.
The attitude of the Vice President
is significant. Much has been heard
about hostility of the Republican in
surgents to President Taft. But there
is another side to it. The high pro.
tectionists of the country are also hos
tile to him. He may succeed in hold.
ing their votes next year if he is re-
nominated, but it will not be easy.
Moreover, they cannot be expected to
be enthusiastic for his renominat ton.
Gentlemen who talk with assurance
The Washington times., 1911-12-08

about the denomination Of the Priest
dent as a foregone conclusion will do
well, aside from considering the feel
ing of the insurgents, to reflect that
among powerful element Of the reg
ulars he Is not wanted. They may be
obliged to swallow their feelings and
try to take his denomination with good
grace, but again they may find q way
to throw the nomination in, another
direction.
The Washington times., 1911-12-08
THEATRICAL MANAGERS
rs '.' FAVOR THE UPLIFT

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
Apropos Of the crusade to purge the
Washington stage Of all question: Bile,
suggestive. and immoral performances,
q word should be said In praise of the
theatrical managers whose sympathies
are with the movement. Especially
timely is q reference to Chases Thea
ter. where everything suggestive ana
immoral is under the ban.
Aside from the regular newspaper an
nouncements OF current plays at the
house, the management of Chase's The
ater does not proclaim the merits of the
playhouse to the public, and hence
many Washingtonians who are not play
gosrs are not aware Of the admirable
policy followed at Chase's.
MISS HI; Winnifred De witt, manager
OF Chase's Theater. personally reviews
The Washington times., 1911-12-08
Revolutionists Say
Yuan Seeks Throne

PEKING, Dec. s.-Members of the
revolutionary Junta declared today that
the extension of the armistice until
December q. and the fact that Premier
Yuan Shi Kali Is willing to make almost
any concession to the rebels with the
exception of a republican form of gov
eminent, means that the premier covets
the throne for himself
Advices from imperial sources that
rebel leaders near Hankow take kindly
to the suggestion that the present form
Of government be retained, providing
the premier agrees to the elimination oi
Manchus from the central government,
are denied here.
Only republic will satisfy the people,
according to revolutionary leaders.
The Washington times., 1911-12-08
Samuel Goldstein Asks
To Be NaturaliZed

From New York today came the res
port that Samuel Goldstein. the diminu+
tive actor. has applied for naturaliza-
ton papers. Goldstein. whose thres
feet eight inches Of height and eighty-
served by thousands Of pedestrians, Il
b native OF Odessa, Russia. He IS
twenty-five years old.
The dwarf, who has to wear high
heel shoes even to reach the three-feett
eleven-inch mark on a measuring stick.
Is the smallest alien ever asking for
naturalization papers. II 10 said.
Goldstein came to Washington for tho
first time about four years ago with q
city, and at the close Of the season.
came here for the summer. Since that
time no other resort or summer capital
In the country has appealed to his
fancies like Washington.
The Washington times., 1911-12-08
MR.. GREEN ANSWERS
D.. w. B. NJ, M. D.
To the Editor Of THE TINES:

To the Editor Of THE TINES: p
The caption Of my letter. Nv. b. NJ.
Nj. D.. Misquotes Continental Congress-
Tiny own causes DR.. w. b. N. to say;
Now. Mr.. Editor. Mis- caption may
mislcad some of your readers In the be.
lief that The Times gives sanction y
the 'nisch,svous' and fabricated asssr.
tions OF the writer Of that communica.
ton" Mark the charger Of fabrication
w. M. NJ. M. D., quoted Continental
ca. sress AS using the word grateful
My own journal Of the Congress,
shows The word graceful. instead. which
6 poinaso o " minor p says fsn
ricated and that my book u spurious
Let us see.
In the Library Of Congress is a fac
smile Of my book under yNo. J10. BIZ
Ford N. $50 Copy u. Journal OF The
Congress-, Held at Philadelphia, May 10
ITS Published by order Of The Con.
gross. Philad alpha: Printed: London
Reprinted for J. Aimon."'iS7s." It !.
The Washington times., 1911-12-08
Thrill Of Tragic and Ripple
of Comedy In Typical
Characters.
KEEN FASCINATION IN
COURT ROOM SCENE
Audience Loses Consciousness OF
Footlight Line and Joins
Actors In illusion.

To the average person there In q De-
cuiisr Fascination about q criminal
courtroom where the tragedies OF life
are daily enacted ana where the after
maths ef sordid crime occur. Many
nave never had the opportunity to feel
thh fascination and others through
necessity have become calioussd by
long association with the daily Grind
OF justice edfninistersd. Seldom, EXCEPT
IN = real courtroom. does one ana an
opportunity to fssl this fascination.
In "A Romance Of the Underworld ,.
the chief offering OF the bill at Chase
this week. a vivid picture IL presented,
70 realistic that those In the audienc a
forget the foothgats are between them
and the participants and feel thew arc
watching one Of those dramas In rea,
life. Written BY Paul Armstrong. who,e
Alias Jimmy. Valentine" and ,'Tbe
leel Purple" have brought him q rep.
utation and many sheckles. this NAV
LEI. as the program promises, 10 one OF
the most convincing pieces Of realism
The story told i IL lust .us,c,.n, ~
form q basis Tor a happy minsiins % 81
comedy and pathos, 90 that 49, y,
laughter are ever threatening the audi.
ence. 1t hinges about the light TO saw
sns being asaaIussy Convict
rival. In the end ali 10 we'll ana th.r.
10 left no uncomfortable feeling ira
Justice had misearried.
Fidelity to Detail Seen
In Perfect Type Selection.
Possibly the most noticeable features
are the fidelity In selecting the cast,
The Washington times., 1911-12-08
THE PRESIDENT GETS A VEL.
LOW YAM.

"Give him cold potato and let him
60" was the whitening welcome which
met poor old Rip whom he returned, un.
known, to the scenes Of his former hap.
piness. But it should be said in ex.
PLANTATION that there were no such
potatoes in those days as the one
which Baptist minister, down in
Georgia, has just sent to President
Taft.
The giant tuber weighs thirty. five
pounds and measures three feet and
ten inches in circumference. It is of
the yellow yam variety, and to those
who are experienced in such matters
this simple fact conveys all that need
be said. Eaten raw it has . charm for
the small boy which makes his tradi.
ional love Of green apples seem like a
downright antipathy, and half the
urchins in Georgia will feel that they
have been robbed of their heritage
when they hear that this luscious yam
has left the State. They would have
wanted no greater foretaste of Para.
disc than to have nestled beside 1t and
eaten their way through.
Beneath the rule of cooks entirely
great, who know that the. imperial root
has SAVIOR to which spices can add
but little, 1t commands respect when
made into pies, even in the heart OF
the pie belt where competition ia
fiercest. r..
But, after all, it is as the "candied
yam" that it reigns supreme. Did any
man ever behold the golden slices, with
the syrup oozing at every pore, and
swimming in delectable baptism OF
their own consecrating juices without
becoming better and q happier man
Kings may be blest, but he is glori.
ous-"o'er all the ills of life victorious"
who can sit him down at the end
of hard day in the market place and
contemplate q pan Of candied yams,
brought on, undisturbed, Is they came
from the stove, with the crystals OF
sugar playing hide and seek among
the casual cloves scattered here and
there, and just touch of cinnamon
IS q concession to convention. The
dinner hour takes on new meaning
Instead Of a meal it becomes festival
When Sir Walter Raleigh, by q ran.
dom selection, gave the sugaFless potato
to the Irish, he rendered high service
but if he had known of the yam and
propagated 1t instead the sons of Erin
would have been happy and contented
people. They would have withstood all
forms of persecution rather than leave
their home. As it is, when once they
have tasted of the superior yam in
this the land of their adoption they
become as the lotus eaters, who have
no further wish to 90 home. Next ia
the sweets of liberty, it has no equal
The President need not mind if no
'possum has accompanied the thirty.
five-pound donation. Seasoned epicures
have always been perpiexed as to how
they could do justice to both dishes at
one meal. There is a great body OF
opinion to the effect that the trim.
minis are better than the 'possum
With three feet and ten inches of Geor.
gia potato, a winter of solid pleasure
Ills before him.
The Washington times., 1911-12-08
Passed Assistant Paymaster B. MAYER.
detached Salem; to home. settle &C.
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS.

Arrived-Hector. at Hampton Roads;
Petrol. at Key West; Supply, at
Nagasaki; Patuxent and Potomac
at Pensacola: Neptune, at Norfolk;
Connecticut, \ Vermont, and New
Hampshire. at Tompkinsvtlis.
Sailed-Arethusa and Peoria, from Key
West for Charleston; Chester, from
Horta for Boston: Minnesota and
Mississippi, from Newport for PhiIa-
braska, from Newport for Boston;
Louisiana and North Dakota, from
Lynhhayen Bay for New York;
Abarenda, from Cavite for Shanghai.