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Imperial Valley press., 1911-10-02


manded the Essex, third rate, at the
South American station. From 1880 to
1888 he was lighthouse inspector at Bos-
ton, became attached to the bureau of
equipment in 1883 and in 1884 was placed
in command of a relief expedition sent
to the Arctic regions to search for Lieut.
Greedy and his companions. Two former
expeditions sent out for that purpose
had failed. Commander Schley's expedi-
tion sailed from st. Johns, Newfound-
land, May H. 1884, with the three steam
whalers Thetis, Bear and Alert. After a
dangerous trip across the ice pack Com
mander Schley and his men reached the
camp of the survivors of the Greeiy eX-
II dition. They found seven survivors
who We're on the verge Of starvation and
brought them and the bodies of nine
victims who had perished before the ar
rival of the rescung party safely back
to the ships. The expedition returned
to St Johns on July 16 of the same year.
The Legislature of Maryland gave Com
mander Schley vote Of thanks and pre-
sented him with gold chronometer
watch The Massachusetts Humane So
ciety awarded him a gold medal Of the
commander the large territory west of
Cape Sabine was named Schley Land.
rpr, 1885 to 1889 Mr. Schley was chief
of the bureau of equipment and recruit
ing. and was appointed captain in March
l>S>. In 1889 to 1891 he commanded the
un;,rmoi ed cruiser Baltimore during the
difficulties with hill. He was also COM
rissioned to carrie the remains of John
or, the famous Swedish inventor
, Sweden, for which service ne was dec
Cr,'e,l by the king of Sweden. He was
r:ade lighthouse inspector in 1892 and
from 1895 commanded the armored cruis
er New York, the flagship of the North
Atlantic squadron, until March, 1897
when he became chairman of the light
house board. He was made commodore
III Ic' uaIy 1898.
Previous to the outbreak of the Span
ish-American war Commodore Schley was
ordered on the Brooklyn and given COM
mand of the flying squadron" 1t was
his squadron which located the Spanish
fleet at Santiago on May 20, 1898, and
blocked the harbor On the morning of
July 2, 1898, Admiral Sampson who was
the superior IN command. departed for
Siboney, leaving Schley In full command
of the fleet on board the flagship Scarce
Iy one hour after the admiraPs departure
the Spanish fleet emerged from it's shell
tering harbor. Commodore Schley di
rected the battle which followed and
which ended with the complete destruc
tion of the Spanish fleet Admiral Samp-
son did not return to the New York until
that afternoon. He resumed command
and afterward claimed the credit for the
:csorv. Schley's action in the bat0
Nie'oHhfhsrtE DnO1l fEhS. A''e
was made the subject OF an lnvestiga-
tion, but the experts found his action was
fully justified and public opinion gave
Schley all credit due to him. While on
the waiting list after his return frcss
Porto Rico he made ,our of the coun-
try and was feted and overwhelmed with
honors everywhere. He was made rear
admiral March 8, 1899, and from NOvem-
Der of that year was in command of
the South Atlantic station until October
8, 1901, when he was placed upon the
retired list. having attained the age of 62
years.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-10-02
El Centric Fair Scheduled

The Imperial county fair is scheduled
to take place November 20 ia ~. inclu-
sive. There will be complete exhibit
of the county's various products which
wnl give the visitor an adequate idea Of
the wonderful resources Of the inland
empire being reclaimed from the desert
Field, tree and vine with Contribute their
quota to the demonstration that the
Youngest of the counties Of the State
is by no means the last of the group.
King Cotton. especially will be In evi-
Imperial Valley press., 1911-10-02
AVIATOR FAkLo

GBY UNITED PRESS AssOCIATIONo1|
HUNTINGTON Gnd) Oct. 2--AviatoG|
Rob Rodgers fell here today after besnyl
In the air only two minutes The trana~
continental aviator Is only slightly hurs.]
He hopes to repair his wrecked asroplan1|
soon and to resume his journey.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-10-02
FIRST VIOLENCE REPORTED
IN GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE

[EY UNITED PRESS AsSOCIATIONs1
CHICAGO. Oct. 2.-The FIRST violence
of striking shopmen ON the Illinois Cen
trail broke out today at burnside when
four union pickets assaulted John Thomas.
a car painter, who had declined 60 walk
out with the other men. Thomas was
struck on the head with brick.
SAN FRANCISCO. oct. 2.-Everything
is reported quiet along the Southern Pa
cific line, and no violence is reported In
any city on account of strike. II Is es-
timated that fully 9S per cent OF the
shop men are out.
OAKLAND, Oct. at Ia now rumored
that electrical workers employed ON the
Southern Pacific will soon strike, tying
up the new electric service between San
Francisco, Oakland and other towns. The
union meets this afternoon to- consider the
advisabiity of walking out. The Switch
mems Union has not taken definite ac-
ton yet.
SACRAMENTO. oct. 2S-Two other pow
erful organizations. the engineers and
firemen in the employ of the Hartman
Imperial Valley press., 1911-10-02

in it's wake. None of the occupants of
the house were hurt.
The body of Mrs. George Renix, clasp
ing that of her baby, was found three
miles from here today
The inquest will be held tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-10-02

system. have taken referendum vote
regarding the present strike situation and
sympathetic strike may result. This
comes from one OF the labor leaders here.
lac says further that the men of both
organizations are unanimous for a walk
out.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-10-02
PRESIDENT lEAvEs OMAHA

(BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
OMAHA (Neb.) Oct. 2.-President TAN
started westward today at 1880. Despite
the rainy weather large crowd gathered
at the station and wished him farewell.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-10-02

PORTLAND (OrD oct. Five union
men and nve strike breakers appeared
for work today at the Aibini shops of
the Oregon and Washington Railway and
Navigation Company. The shops employ
Gse men.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-10-02
First lnataIlmenf

City taxes due October i. 1911. De-.
linquent and 10 per cent penalty added
November q, 1911.
Second due October l, 1911. r
Imperial Valley press., 1911-10-02

Dog Taxes Due &3
All dog taxes are now payable to ~
city marshal. r
Imperial Valley press., 1911-10-02
new RATES FOR FOR q jUjtiCE iii
MADE BY POWER COMPANY
Substantial Reduction in Prices Went
Into Effect Yesterday-Company
Extending Its Business

\ substantial reduction i'm rates i'm
electricity was put into effect October l
by the Iloton Power Company. The
smallest consumers now receive rate
of cents per kilowatt hour less than
the rate heretofore prevailing. and the
ratio Of drop increases with the more ex-
tensve use OF power
The new schedule Is as follows:
Imperial Valley press., 1911-10-02
TURKS RALLY|NG To
ENGAGE THE INVADERS
Battle MamentariIy Expected
Between Abruzzi's Men
and the Ottomans
Nothing Known Regarding Damage In
fcted by Italian eombardment at
Resschand-Two Turkish De-
stroyers Are Reported Sunk

[BY UNITED PRESS CABLE SERVICE1
CONSTANTINOPLE Oct 2-The
Turkish garrison at Prevesa, which eyac-
uated when 1900 Italians landed from
Duke d'Abruzzi's fleet, has received re-
inforcement from Janina and is return
ing to engage the invaders. News of a
battle is expected momentarily. Nothing
is known regarding the damage inflicted
by the Italian bombardment at Reschandi.
CORFU, Oct. 1.-Two Turkish destroy
eTs are reported to have been sunk off
here today and one is reported to have
been captured off Comenzetsa
Imperial Valley press., 1911-10-02
Austrian Squadron Sails

TRIESTE (AustriD Oct 2.-The Aus
trian squadron sailed today under sealed
orders. 1t is assumed that it's commits
sion Is a mission in connection with the
Turko- Italian situation
Imperial Valley press., 1911-10-02

90" 10 1879 hiloWatts' power ohiy... 10
eooo to .9s' kilowatts. power only. .04
50o0 kilowatts and over power only. .O3
Minimum monthly charge for electric
current II $l.2O. or $l.15 II paid ut the
company's office ON or before the tenth
day of the month.
Minimum power rate ON motors of two
horse power capacity and over. 81 per
horse power per month, based on the
rated capacity of the motor.
All bills of more than sf.2O subject to
a discount Of per cent II paid at the
company office on or before the 10th
day of the month.
/ The IIolton Power Company has been
rapidly extending its service during the
past two months. and In all of the val
ley towns new contracts have been taken.
in ~ Centre this work has been extern
sive. many buildings having been wired
for electricity In all parts Of the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
ARGUE FOR COOSA
Will Appear Before En-
 gineers October 26

Gadsden, October 11.-tSpecial) )-The committee wli-ch has in hand the mat ter of presenting additional data to the board of review of the army, engi- neers at Washington will go before that body on October 26. This date has Leen fixed by the board and the com rnittee chairman. Capt. W. r. Lay of this city being notified to. this effect.
 Congressman J. L. Burnett and Cecil Grenfeil will likely both be members or the party to present tine plea for the improvement of the river and a strong showing will no doubt be made. The board based its adverse report on the suppcsltion that there would not be enough river traffic to justify the ex- pense of opening the river and what the committee intends to do Is 10 pre- sent evidence on this point to show that there will be ample traffic to make the improvement paying proposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12

Tomorrow will be "Brassard day, and Birmingham will have ample op- portunity of finding out at first hand just what .brassard' is. The bras sards were received yesterday and are very attractive. A brassard is an arm band, worn especially in hospital serv- ice, and the brassards will be sold for whatever the buyer cares to give for the new Holy Innocents hospital Those 10 be sold tomorrow are purple and contain a cross and the words, Holy Tnnocents Hospital and are very at tractiyc.
 It was thought appropriate to have bfassard day on "Children's Day" at the fair because the new hospital is 10 be built entirely in the interest of the children.
 A number of prominent ladies will be on the downtown corners and will have the brassards for sale. The ladies interested will hold conference at the. Hotel Hillman parlors today at l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
Black Hand Clearing House

Chicago. October 11.-What the po- lice believe to be Black Hand clear ing house" was unearthed last night when Anthony Loungora. the proprietor of a grocery on Sholto street, and an other man whose name has not bee. disclosed. were taken into custody.
 A large amount of "evidence" wa. seized by the police. This included bombs, dynamite fuses. percussion caps and other explosives.
 The most important discovery was , list of 150 names of persons who, it i: alleged, have contributed sums to fund to be used in defending Josepl and Garmelo Nicolosi. now on tria charged with Kidnapping Angelo Ma rino, a 7-year-old boy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12

Line of march Capitol park, soDth on Twentieth street to Tiird avenue, west to Nineteenth street, south to First aye nue. east to Twenty-6rst street, north ;o Sixth avenue. west to Twentieth street, south to Second avenue, west to Eighteenth street and disband. Germania park cars will be in waiting on Second avenue between Eighteenth and Nine teenth street '-.-'
 The order of parade will be as follows:
 Chief of Police George II. Bodeker.
 Grand Marshal J. Giarnbalva. a
 Mounted platoon of police. ..,4...
 Nappis band '....,...'
 Columbus Day general committee. Governors carriage.
 Lieutenant governor, Italian consul county commissioners, city commission CTS. mayor and sboard of aldermen O Bessemer, mayor of Brighton. member, of legislature. dn carriages.) Float No. 1-,Departure of Columbus from Palos, August ,. 1492: Knights O Columbus. Knights of Maccabees. Band Float No.s'2-Land. Knights of Pythias Float No 3--The Discovery Of Land October 12 1492. Iniopee FratelIanza so oiety of Pratt City. Nittorio Emmanue III society of EnsIey.
 Float No. 4-Colulnbus received b,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
Damage Oyerestimated

Denver, October 11.-Commun with the principal towns in the flood swept districts Of southwestern Col orado and northwestern New Mexico were re-established today. It became apparent that the damage will not be as heavy as previously estimated.
 None of the principal towns reports serious loss and adyices reaching them from outlying points minimize the. de- struction fin the ranch country. The Rio Grande Southern railroad has suN- fered heavy damage, rough estimates placing 1t at approximately 31,0o0,000
 Run1ors Of heavy loss of life were apparently set at rest today. The re port of the drowning of 20 Navajo In dians at Shiprock agency fin New. Mex leo were officially denied today, M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
' Otoy Has Fallen

Washington. October 11.-Otoy,s tho Filipino bandit and outlaw, has fallen to the great joy of the constabuiary who lad been on his, trail ever since the American occupation according to q Manila cable today. Otoy had for the last 32 years been an outlaw in the island of Samar. @
 Samar is the home of Pulajanism, a body of religious fanatics whose chief purpose is banditry and outlawry. Otoy was the last Pulajan chief, and Gov ernor Forbes expresses the belief thai his death will bring peace and good order to the island of Samar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
New Jersey Makes Concession

New York, october 11-As the result Of a conference between a committee from the Newark board of trade and the state commissioner of vehicles. automobilists taking part in the Glidden tour will be al- lowed to pass through New Jersey next Saturday without taking a New Jersey license The action is an unexpected con- cession on the part of the authorities as New Jersey has heretofore been very drastic in the enforcement of the license law. .t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12

 preached the introductory sermon, after which the organization was taken up The Rev. J. E. James, who had been called to the Uniontown church. wD ln- vited to seat as corresponding mem- Der. The Rev. T. R. Best, the retiring moderator, opened the. meeting and the Rev C. M. Boyd was unanimously elect ed moderator and J. M. Batte temporary clerk.
 A business session was held today from 2 to 10 o'clock, after which the Rev. ]. F. James preached. A business session from to was next on the programme
 and popular discussion of home missions was lteld at 7;3o.
 Among those present are: R. D. McAl- pine, F. E. Roberson, J. NJ. Batte. W. c. Clark, H. C. Moore, T. R. Best. C.
 M. Boyd, S.. w. Rodgers, J. E.. James and J. G. Praigg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
Money Back Dandruff
 Cure
Norton's Drug Store Guaran. tees Parisian Sage For Dand-
 ruff and Falling Hair

Think of 1t dear reader, if PAR ISIAN SAGE isn't the most invigorat- ing and pleasant hair dressing ycu ever used-money back.
 If it doesn't banish dandruff stop hair from falling ana do away with scalp itch-money back. 90 cents at Eorton's drug store and druggists everywhere.
 'PARISIAN SAGE as a hair grower and scalp cleaner is all right.'-Mrs Dora M. Daniels. Williamson, w. Va
 -PARISIAN SAGn cured me of terri- ble itching of the scalp."-Mrs. C. F Pope oxford, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
Farmers Meet in Nashville

Nashville, October 11.-Witl President Tait Butler of Mississippi presiding, the thirteenth annual convention of the As SC citation of Southern Agricultural Work CTS began. here today. Eleven southern states the District of Columbia and Eng land are represented by commissioners or agriculture and other workers. The vis- itors were welcomed by Gov. B. w. Hoop CT, Commissioner H. E. Blakeslee Of Mis- sissppi responding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12

........s..ss....'sssss.' state. He u4s st- one time stationed in Mobile. Father Turner comes Of a family ia shich tl5efs are several priests. all noted for fbefr ScDOisrzglp. One of his fs0tbeyx ix inc Bev. william Turner. pro- lessor os psslios0Dby at She Catholic uni ssrsIiy in Washington. and author Of the history Of pl1llosophy, 'sssd as text book in many. Institutions of 1earDing, includ- ing Harvard .t. ..s1
 Parade stsTTr at 10 O clock sharp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12

Queen Isabella on his return. 1499 Socie- ty Principe Umberto di Cavoia of Bir- mingham. Band Order of Lions and float Society smberto d Savoia Prin- cipe di Piemonte of Birmingham. Socie- ty Regina Elena of Bessemer. Brming ham German Turn Neren. Gn carriages ) Carriages with other guests.
 Addresses will be delivered at German ia park from 12 30 to o'clock. Dancing from ? to II o'clock D. m.
 All guests will please meet at the city hall at 9:45 a. m. sharp.
 VICTOR TORINA. Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
TUSCALOOSA PREsBYTERY
Sessions Are Being Held At Alice
 vile This Week

Allcevile, october 1t.-(Speclal)- Tho second semi-annual session of the Tusca- loosa Presbytery convened here Tuesday night. There were Il ministers present and congregation of about 100 people
 including delegates from the various churches of tue presbytery. The services were opened by devotional exercises, in cuding a vocal solo by Miss Bessie Me. Leod The Rev. C. NJ. Boyd, pastor oi the Tuscaloosa Presbyterian church
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
Pure Food Committee

Nashville, October 11.--For the pur- pose of bringing about cooperation among the various states in the en- forcement of the national pure food and drug laws, pr. Lucius F. Brown, president Of the state and national food and drug inspection depa rtments, yes terday afternoon appointed the follow Ing committee: Dr. J. c. Crumbine. To- peka, Kas.: pr. R. NJ. Allen, Lexington, Ky; pr. R. B. F'itz Randolph, Tren- ton, N. l.: Dr. l.. Davies. Seattle Wash, and pr. A. N. Cook, Vermillion, $. D.
 TRAINS DAILY
 TO ATLANTA
 SOUTHERN RAILWAY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
"BRASSARD' DAY WILL BE
 OBSERVED HERE TOMORROW

o'clock They have met with great encoura cement and it is expected that good sum will be realized for the benefit of the hospital. The first two brassards were purchased yesterday by Bishop C.. NJ Beck with.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
WILL CELEBRATE
 COLUMBUS DAY Religious Exercises, Picnic and Public Speaking HOLD GREAT PARADE Official Programme of the Parade and Days Exercises-Germania
 Park Will Be Scene of
 The Reselries
HOLD GREAT PARADE

Today is Columhos day and as such will be observed as a legal holiday in Alabama for the first time. It is now legal holiday in 2s other state.
 The Birmingham postoffice will ne closed with the exception that all de partments will he open until lo:so. o'clock. giving the merchants a chance to get
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
Snow in Montana

Pocatello, IdahoA october 1i.-south- western Montana 4 In the grip of a ter rife snowstorm ttat has cut off Butte from communicatRn with the outside world today. EverN telegraph and tele- Ihone wire into ButA has been leveied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
One Killed in Wreck

Little Rock, Ark. October 11.-Mrs. Will liam l.. Kirkpatrick of Hot Springs was killed and several other passengers seri- cusly injured when the westbound Hot Springs train on the Rock Island railroad vas derailed while leaving the Malvern station at 9:3o o'clock today A number of passengers received minor injuries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
Broadhurst Dead

Loneon, October 1l.-Iienry Broadhurst, for many years liberal labor member or parliament and formerly secretary oi the parliamentary committee of the trades union congress, died today, aged T years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
l0YenTid1 Joseph Loeb IO'o..uflJ Joseph Loeb

The Sale Of Sales Be-
 gins Monday Our 1911 Oriental Rug Sale Affording True Per- sian Rugs Repriced Un- der Certain Conspiri,lg Conditions to Make this Sale the Largest Pos sible of It's Kind.
 On. FRIDAY morning we open the EXHIBITION of ORIENTAL RUGS that are to be placed on sale Monday. PERFECT RUGS, UNDOCTORED, UNPATCH- ED, UNDYED, UNWASH- ED, UNPAINTED.
 An exhibition that shows ritself its superiority over any previous exhibition in this store-or in any store South.
 We cannot. show or even tell of the patterns and colors in the news papers, so you are invited to view this display, cover ing l-2 of our third floor -on Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12

TAKE THE "BIRMlNGHAM sPE-, ClAIv FOR ATLANTA AND THE LAST SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12

Soda crackers are more nutritive than any other flour food. Uneeda Biscuit are the perfect soda crackers. Therefore, Uneeda Biscuit.
 Five cents spent fo- a package of Uneeda Biscuit is an invest ment-an invest ment in nourish- ment, in health, in good eating.
 Though the cost is but five cents, Uneeda Biscuit are too good, too nour- ishing, too crisp, to be bought merely as an economy.
 Buy them because of their freshness buy them because of their crispness- buy them because of their goodness buy them because of their nOurishment. Always 5 cents. AL. ways fresh and crisp in the moisture Q proof packag Never sold in bulk. NATIONAL BISCUIT
 COMPANY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12

their mail. There will be two carrier deliveries to the business section, and one carrier delivery to the residence section. All banks in the city will be closed also in honor of the discoverer of America.
 The day will be fttingly observed by all Birmingham and will be marked by a grand pageant under the auspices of several Italian societies and participate in by various fraternal societies, civic bodies and other organizations.
 The parade will pass along the prin- cipal streets of the city, after which the crowd will go to Germania park, where a grand picnic will be held. A number of prominent speakers will make short addresses and dancing and games will be the order of the day. Refreshments 1 will be served, including spaghetti a la Italien.'
 Religious Exercises
 The day will be commenced by religious exercises. There will be solemn high mass at St. Pauls church at s o'clock, which will be attended by Birmingham council No. 6S5, Knights of Columbus, and various Italian societies. The Rev. Patrick Turner, pastor of the Church of the. Blessed Sacrament at West End, will deliver an address on Columbus. He has been stationed here only a few months, but he is well known throughout the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-12
Qfficiad Programme

. ster4s at 10 o'clock sharp.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-11-24
Expects a Freshet in Talk,

In the upper end" of Pike county,
Pennsylvania, there is man who is
30 noted for his conversational abili-
ties, says writer in the Boston Her.
aid, that his acquaintance avoid CIV
ing him unnecessary opportunities to
talk.
One cold morning this man rode up
to hotel in the neighborhood just as
the guests were finishing breakfast.
He dismounted, walked in, saluted the
landlord in his usual loud tones, and
declared that he was SO cold that he
could hardly talk.
Just then a nervous traveller who
was present stepped up to the Landlord
and, taking him by the coat, said:
"Mr. L., have my horse brought a.
soon as possible"
"What is the matter, my dear sir?'
inquired the anxious landlord. "Ha!
anything happened?"
Nothing; nothing! Only want tt
get away from here before that MAJ
thaws W-Boston Herald.