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Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-12

Daily Imperial Valley Press, 81 a
year in Imperial Valley, So year else
where. Please tell your neighbors.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-12
Colorado River Record

The gauge height of the water in
the Colorado river at Yuma, as taken
by the United States Reclamation
Service on December 10, was 1876 feet.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-12

Take Jed's Gentle Reminders and
go way back and sit down. JOHN e
DAVIS. druggist.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-12
Uttu ann Ballry

Anything in mems wear for Christ
mas presents at Hartigan & Fishers
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-12

Note Hartigan & Fishers window
for Christmas presents. If
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-12
REPORT OF THE CONDITION

Of the First National Bank, at Ell Cen
tro, in the State of California, at the
close of business, December 9Th, 1911:
Resources.
Loans and Discounts. .$196,096. 81
Overdrafts, secured and un-
secured =. .......... 12,005.95
U. S. Bonds to secure cir
sculation . ...... 100000
Bonds, Securities, etc. -. 29,5O0.OO
Banking House, Furniture
Sand Fixtures ....... 100000
Due from National Banks
tnot reserve agents.. 16,OOO.SS
~ue from State and Private
Banks and Bankers, Trust
Companies and Savings
Banks ............ 58132
Due from. approved Reserve
Agents E. ............... 1876 5,S93.50
Checks and other Cash
Items . .............. 2,54449
Notes of other National
Banks =. .............. 11,2S5.oo
Fractional Paper Currency,
Nicke1s and Cents .... 141.67
Lawful Money Reserve in
Bank, viz:
Specie -. ,............. 35,477Oo
Redemption fund with U. S.
Treasurer 6 per cent of
circulatiom ...:... 2,25OO0
Total .............$ .$492,7761
Liabilities.
Capital stock paid in ...$ $4,000 90
Surplus fund ............. 12,500.00
Undivided Profits, less Ex-
enses and Taxes paid 6,247.55
National Bank Notes out
standing ......... 100000
Individual deposits subject
to check ......... 352,456.12
Demand certificates of de-
posit ............. 9,23467
Time certificates of deposit 11,S332S
Certified checks ......... $4,000
Cashiers checks outstand-
ing ................ 5,O54,56
Total ................$4 $492,776.
State of California, County of Imper-
ial, S.:
|. j. V. Wachtel, Jr., cashier of the
above named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the
best of by knowledge and belief.
]. V. WACHTEL, Cashier.
Correct-Attest: r. B. Moore, Sam'l
w. Dunaway, Leroy Holt, Directors
this 9th day of Dec, 1911.
L. O. HARVUOT,
Notary Public in and for Imperial
County, State of California. NV
commission expires March 81. 1915.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-12
| Final Certificate Issued

The United States Land Office has
issued final certificate to Louis HI.
Sanders for tract 81, section 80, town
ship 1875 south, range 16 east.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-12

Dressmaking and sewing of all kinds
Room 10, over Ell Centre Bank. t
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-12

of the Ell Centro National Bank, at Ell
Centro, in the State of California, at
the close of business December 5, 1911:
Resources
Loans and Discounts. .$121, ,74418
Overdrafts, secured and un-
secured ............. 3,S7S.3S
U. S. Bonds to secure circu-
lation e. ............. 100000
Premiums on u. S. Bonds. 10000
Bonds, Securities. etc.,. 100000
Banking house, Furniture,
and Fixtures ..... 26,31S34
Other Real Estate owned. 3,394S SO
Due from National Banks
(not reserve agents) go. 646.36
Due from State and Private
Banks and Bankers, Trust
Companies and Savings
: Banks ll4.l6
Due from approved Reserve
Agents ..........- 3O,266 go
Checks and other Cash
Items ........... $3.50. 80
Notes of other National
DdllhS 4l0.UU
Fractional Paper Currency,
Nickels and Cents ....... 19O19
Lawful Money in Reserve IN
Bank, viz:
Opecle l4,4 T9.SO
Redemption fund with U. S.
Treasurer 6 per cent of
circulation ....... 100000
Total . ........... $24O, 1854
Liabilities
Capital stock paid in S 100000
Surplus fund ...... 100000
Undivided Profits, less EX-
penses and Taxes paid. -. 1,S05,31
National Bank Notes out
standing ... 10000. 90
Individual deposits subject
to check ......... 149,494.S1
Time certificates of deposit S,S29.S9
Cashiers checks outstand-
ing 4,76S.13
Bills payable, including GER
tificates of deposit for
money borrowed ... 10000. 90
Ioldl $l4O,o9S.lf
State of California, County of Imper-
ial, S.:
|, F. B. Fuller, President of the
above-named bank, do Solemnly swear
tnat the above statement is true to
the best CT my knowledge and belief.
F. B. FULLER, President
Correct-Attest: c. E. SprOuse. |. A.
Morgan, r. w. Campbell, Directors.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-12

Anything in mems wear for Christ
mas presents at Hartigan e Fishers.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-12

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year in Imperial Valley, So a year else.
where. Please tell your neighbors.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-12

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., 1911-12-12
REPORT OF THE CONDITION

OF the Ell Centro National Bank, at Ell
Centro, in the State of California, at
the close of business December 5, 1911:
The Washington herald., 1911-07-30
NEWS OF CHURCHES AND
ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS

AT the recent meeting of the Presby-
terian Brotherhood's national council
held in Chicago, measures were adopted
looking toward an enlarged programme
of active service for the current year.
Perhaps a most definite item set up con-
meets the brotherhood with the Men and
Religion Forward Movement The five
departments which are now slated for at
tention through the current year by local
brotherhoods include Bible study, boys
work, social service, evangelism, and
missions 1t was determined not to hold
a national brotherhood convention until
April, 1912, when 1t is hoped that the i'm
pulse of the Men and Religion Forward
Movement will give the convention added
value. Beginning next September 1t Is
proposed to publish a monthly bulletin de-
voted largely TO brotherhood work in con-
nection with the Men and Religion For
ward Movement. DR.. Ira Landrith for
many years editor of The Brotherhood,
has asked to be relieved of this RESPONSE
bility. The attempt is being made to
raise a guarantee fund of $4,000 to pro-
vide for the budget of expense for the
year. While the tax of 25 cents per men,
ber will insure a moderate income, It is
evident that If the brotherhood is to
flourish at all many contributions of
larger amounts must be received. The
present headquarters is in Chicago
The July Biblical World, published by
the University of Chicago Press, pays a
tribute to DIR. Charles A. Briggs. whose
prominence in connection with the Briggs
heresy trial has not been forgotten. The
writer Of the tribute, Prof. w. G.. Jordan,
D. D., of Queens University, Kingston,
Ontario. is a Presbyterian. and gives
very discerning review of Essays in
Modern Theology and Related Subjects. :.
gathered and published as testimonial
to DIR. Briggs upon the completion of his
colleagues. and friends. The volume is
offered, it is stated in the preface, by a
little group of Prof. Briggs pupils in
college. with the addition of only two or
three close friends. 1t is a testimonial
of their personal affection, as we'll as
their sense of obligation to the veteran
scholar and teacher. Prof. Jordan re-
Views the work of DR.. Briggs in a dis
eliminating way, apd has this to say of
DR.. Briggs himself and his service to the
cause of religion: I'VE have to content
ourselves with the general statement that
he has been both critical and conserva-
tive. and so in a period of transition has
rendered immense service to his church
and country. He rendered service to the
cause of freedom and to the church that
cast him out. The present writer is a
loyal member of the Presbyterian Church.
and to him. as to many Others it was a
matter of pain and regret when DR..
Briggs was condemned by the American
branch of that church. That impression
The Washington herald., 1911-07-30

Publication Of the story caused intense
indignation all over the country, and
benefit performances for the Little
Church Round the Corner were given
In all the large cities, netting q hand
some fund. The late Rev. DR.. Houghton,
Of the Church Of the TRANSPORTATION,
New York, who, as rector Of the Little
Church Round the Corner" consented at
once to of1ciate at the funeral, found his
field Of usefulness greatly enlarged, and
his church became one Of the most popu-
lar in the city. DR.. Houghton declined
to benefit by the funds that poured In
upon him. as did also his church. but
! they finally accepted the sum in trust. TO
be used only in charitable purposes. The
widow and children Of Actor Holland,
several of whom were later 1ootlight IA
vorites, were well provided for.
The Church Of the TRANSPORTATION,
however, prospered Of its own accord,
and through the publicity given by this
incident grew by degreesOand to-day It
is long, low structure. with q single
transept and many beautiful and costly
decorations.
The theatrical profession became highly
indignant at the insult administered to
them-hy refusing q Christian church to
be used for burial purposes Of one OF
their most respected members. and they
turned out to the Holland funeral in un-
usually large numbers. The floral trib-
utes were also Of the most elaborate
character.
In speaking Of the incident shortly be-
fore his death, Mr.. Jefferson said: Many
ministers are still pointing to the Little
Church Round the Corner with Just as
little sense of justice and showing so
little regard for the principles and the
words of love and charity Of that Great
Teacher whom the ministers are supposed
to represent"
A writer on the subject says: 1T does
seem like a serious question that minis
ters of the gospel should select one par
ticular profession and continually brand
that one. as a whole, which means each
and every person following that calling.
as degraded sbeings. and the deliberate
enemies of everything ethical being
without heart or soul, and that denuncia-
ton is of SO many thousands of men and
women whom the ministers know abso-
lutely nothing Of, as to their daily lives,
their homes. Or their department. There
are clergymen who refuse to see such q
deplorable state Of affairs and view the
theatrical profession as an organisation
of outcasts. For that reason the Actors
Church Alliance came into existence and
is deeply appreciated by the theatrical
profession. while the majority of churches
and ministers are still pointing to the
Little Church Round the Corner"
Mr.. George Holland was born in Eng
land, but made his American debut In
New York on September II 1877. He was
survived by three children. who became
actors. Messrs. E. NJ. Joseph, and George
Holland, all OF whom were q credts 10
their profession.
Mr.. A. E. Lancaster. who composed ths
above poem, was a New York Journalist
at the time Of its writing.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-30
IN THE RELIGIOUS WORLD

Wide publication has just been made in
leading dailies of $1,OO0O00 having been
given by a New York philanthropist to
the American Board, the foreign society
Of Congregationalists, for its educational
work in mission fields. This generous
gift, the name of whose donor is with,
held, was announced last October, and
the money was paid over to the board
late in 1910. 1t is not to be used for en-
dowment of colleges on mission fields,
but as a higher educational endowment
fund ii is to be kept intact, and once
year the income from ii is to be appro-
priated by the prudential committee OF
the board, to such educationsl purposes
may be recommended Dy 1uno cotn-
mittee.
This endowment fund is to be $1,000, ,00O
Of which the gift now reported a second
time in the newspapers is 81, l,0OO,000 There
have been other gifts, so that at the last
report 81 100000 of the 100000 was in
hand The educational work of the board
in foreign mission fields includes many
colleges of first rank The Doshisha Is
for example, the foremost Christian col
lege in Japan. 1t is located at kioto, and
has had a remarkable history. Both sexes
attend, and more than 5000 young men
alone have been trained there. Other
colleges include Euphrates. at Harpoot,
Turkey; the American, at Pasumalia, In
dia; Jaffna, on the Island of Ceylon, and
St. PauTs, which is located at the Tarsus,
of which was Saul of Tarsus.
Through the board Americans are ex-
erting a particular influence in the new
Turkey of the Young Turks, and are
making some impression upon ancient
Spain In Turkey at Aintab. at Mar
sovan, at Smyrna, Marash, and Constan-
tinople, as we'll as at Tarsus and Har-
poot, as mentioned, are colleges and in
stitutas for both sexes that are getting
hold OF the better element of the growing
Turkey and spreading marked Christian
influence Progress is making even
among Mohammedans.
There has recently been established IN
one of the best parts of Madrid an inter-
The Washington herald., 1911-07-30
EDITOR BEATEN
BY ANGRY GANG
Office Wrecked in Free Fight
Between Factions.

Paris, July "a scene recalling soma
Of the vicissitudes Of journalistic life in
the Wild West was enacted in the edi-
torial office Of the Socialist journal. De-
peche de Rouen.
On the occasion Of q recent visit to
Rouen by President Fallieres the editor.
NJ. Ernest Morel. wrote q scathing reply
to a manifesto issued by the Camelots
du Roi Four followers Of this society
called at the office and demanded the
name Of the writer. The editor made no
secret that he was the author OF the
article. at which confession they fell on
him with walking sticks and beat him
severely.
A fierce fight ensued when some edi-
torial assistants flung themselves into
the fray, and finally expelled the in
truders with the loos Of two hats and
two walking sticks. In the struggle the
office was wrecked. furniture broken, and
desks turned topsy turvy.
After the battle was over It was found
that NJ. Morel had a black eye and
swollen nose and other injuries about
the head. Two assistants were also in
jured.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-30

Gods will toward us when we are wholly
at fault.
Lead us not into temptation Our
trial, which may result disa strously. must
cover all protection on the part of those
who pray, defending them from peril Of
every sort.
Supreme optimism is the voice of the
last petition. Seeking, desiring, striving
for common deliverance from all evil
official. moral, social. spiritual. If the
Lords Prayer has come to stay, all these
must go. 1 ask no more than that you
pray the Lords Prayer. To say 1t and
not pray it is mockery; to pray it and
not do It is irrational, and you must either
drop 1t or do it,"
The Washington herald., 1911-07-30
GERMANY SEEKS
MOROCCAN PORT
Kaiser Denies Division of
Plums by Big Powers.
By FREDERICK WERNER.

Berlin, July 2s-Naturally the Moroc-
can question is overshadowing every
thing else In the field of European pol
itics, not alone because 1t cropped up
very suddenly, but because of the shock
caused by the dispatch of German war
ship to the port Of Agadir.
The history of Moroccan troubles Is
as old as Morocco itself. Senor Naura'
son of the late Spanish prime minister.
after several years close study Of the
country, declared in a book published
in 1906 that the Moor would never be
conquered, and his prophecy has been
completely justified by events.
1t was not till 1905 that Germany dis
covered that she had great interest IN
Morocco, just as she afterward tried to
discover she had great interests In
Persia.
Great Britain and France have patched
up their differences in regard to the Sedan
and Egypt, and France was given free
hand in Morocco. he>Kaiser then made
his appearance in shining armor at Tan
gter and assured the Moors of his pro-
lection.
France climbed down, and the Al
seciras conference followed in 1906. By
the act of Algeciras the great powers Of
Europe, with the addition Of the United
States, delegated to France and Spain
the right of policing certain settlements
in Morocco.
Seek to Punish Murderers.
For the first time. in the following year.
in 1907. French expedition had to ex-
ercise this right. Some Frenchmen had
been murdered near Casablanca. and an
avenging party was sent. Their advent
was the signal for a general rebellion
against Sultan Abdel Aziz, who was
eventually deposed.
Hhis brother, Mulai Hafid, was installed
in his place, but the blood of the prophet
Is apparently not sufficient to qualify a
man to become a wise ruler, and II Is
really a rebellion against Mulai Hafd's
extortions which has led to the present
campaign.
1t must also be mentioned that In 1910
Germany came to terms with France,
whose special interest" in Morocco she
recognized. provided France safeguarded
equally thee commercial interests of all
nations. Spain and France had also. In
1904, entered into secret agreement
which is believed to provide for the
eventual partition Of Morocco.
The question naturally arises. What
does Germany want In Morocco? The
most correct anwer is probably ex-
pressed In the one word. "somethRs
The German chancellor Of empire 10
disciple of Bismarck In that his
foreign policy has been true to the doc
trine Of compensations. His Arm belief
Is that Germany. because OF her size.
strength. and importance among the ma
The Washington herald., 1911-07-30

tions, Is justified In demanding share
IN the evolution Of the world as whole
and in claiming compromising advantages
for any territorial or political aggrandize-
ment- on the part of another great power.
That is the latest phase of the German
"weltpolotik." This doctrine was un-
doubtedly known to the French depart
ment Of foreign affairs. and may have
stimulated the feeling which has recently
found q place in the minds of certain
French statesmen-a feeling that II
might perhaps be befter. after all, frank
" to buy of the persistent German oppo-
sition to the policy Of penetration.
But Germany has not satisfied herself
with merely rejecting the baits held out
to her. She has also indicated in very
clear way at least one object which she
would be inclined to consider as an ade-
ouate price for her good will. and that Is
a harbor on the west coast of Morocco.
II is this fact which lends the descent
on Agadir It's significance. In spite Of all
protestations that the occupation OF that
port is merely temporary measure to
protect German commercial interests,
and that 1t Is In no way directed against
either the integrity Of Morocco or the
policy Of France, IL is difficult to resist
the conclusion that the mission Of the
Panther is part OF a carefully laid scheme
which has as its object the forcible ap-
preparation Of one piece Of compensation
In case another equally satisfactory
should not be forthcoming elsewhere.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-30
French Clergy and Collections.


The congregation of the Council OF the
Roman Catholic Curia has just decided,
and Pope Plus x has approved its de-
cision, that French bishops can compel
parish priests to take collections OF
money for home missions. Until two or
three years ago, when there was union
of state and church, the French gov
ernment paid the salaries of Roman
Catholic clergy. When the separation
law took effect it ceased to do SO, save
in the cases of few aged priests whose
salaries annually decreased until they
will cease altogether.
Some congregations were able at once
to contribute sums necessary to main
tain their clergy. Others were not.
Thereupon French bishops formed So
ciety for the collection of funds in some
churches and their distribution in Others
in order that all clergy might be main
tanned. In the main the plan works we'll,
but some parish priests have refused
their bishops instructions to make the
collections. Appeal was had to Rome,
and the decision has just been made,
and approved by the Pope as stated, that
all such can be compelled to collect Of
ferings. and failing to do so may be re-
moved from their places by the bishops,
after proper hearings shall have taken
place.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-30

Not only Is the flesh of whales . staple
article Of food in japan. but certain por-
tions OF the viscera are carefully pre-
pared for consumption.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-30

national institute for girls, whose quar-
ters command respect and whose ex-
aminations for degrees are given by the
Madrid University. The work began at
San Sebastian, and was undertaken by
a graduate of Mount Holyoke College.
During the-Spanish war it was compelled
to fee to Biarritz, on French soil, but
the Spanish teachers remained loyal, and
so did parents of Spanish students
Established at Madrid, it is the only
school in Spain for the higher and thor
ough education of women. Efforts are
making now to complete the $2,OoO,OOO en-
dowment fund for these and similar
schools.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-30
G. Campbell Morgan's New Venture.

G. Campbell MOrEan's New Venture.
The Rev. G. Campbell Morgan, of
London. we'll known in this country.
who comes to America this autumn for
a series of evangelistic and Bible con-
ferences in a dozen principal cities. has
founded in England a summer confer
ence on Northfield lines. and has estab-
lished a Bible study movement of ma
tional scope. Quitting America seven
years ago. Mr.. Morgan took up work at
Westminster Chapel which is located
In the West End, but which was, at
the time Mr.. Morgan went there, an
almost hopeless proposition. Little re-
manned but great building.
Mr. Morgan has transformed condi-
tions, until now Westminster Chapel is
the center of a great congregational
life. So vast Is It that need OF larger
facilities is apparent. and steps are
under consideration to secure them.
The new national work is that of send
ing into other cities of the kingdom
Bible teachers of the first rank. Mr..
Morgan going himself. as much as his
London work permits. In summer the
new conference, held at Mundesley, In
Norfolk. and coming to be known as
The Washington herald., 1911-07-30
QhrtattanG Gnntauur

District Union. The society's new officers,
in addition to Miss Reese. are c. c. Stark,
vice president; Walter Avery. recording
secretary and chairman of the prayer
meeting committee; Walter Bright, treas
urer; Julian Payne, chairman of the look
out committee, and Miss Lettie Perry,
chairman of the social committee.
The Endeavorers of Chevy Chase Bap-
tst Church will devote the meeting of
August E TO reports of the Atlantic City
convention and have invited an officer Of
the District Union to participate in the
meeting.
The Society of Eastern Presbyterian
Church has recently adopted the new
c. E hymn book, "Jubiant Praise" and
is planning an evening of song, when
Mr.. w. E. Braithawaite will have charge
of the service.
The Alpha c. Z. Society, of Ninth
Street Christian Church. will hold a lawn
party on the evening of Friday, August
4, to which all the friends of the society
are invited.
The Young Peoples Society of St. Pauls
English Lutheran Church is using the
new Endeavor hymn book, 'Jubilant
Praise"
The Riverdale Presbyterian Young Peo-
pies Society will meet during the remain
der of the summer months at 1880 o'clock
on Sunday, the intermediate Society win
meet at 6:3O and the regular church serv-
ice will be discontinued.
The Emmanuel Baptist intermediate C.
E. Society, led by Mr.. Frederick G. Ham,
mer, held an outdoor service last Sunday
evening in Rock Creek Park.
The Presbyterian Church of Chevy
Chase heard on Thursday evening at the
mid-week meeting reports from members
who had attended the Christian Endeavor
convention at Atlantic City.
The executive committe of Calvary Bap-
tist Young Peoples Society will hold an
outdoor meeting this afternoon, when the
policies of the society for the coming
months will be considered
Mr.. P. F. Drury, superintendent of the
extension department of the District
Union, expects to return TO the city about
September /. A. W. STARRATT.