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Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-27

STILL NO SOLUTION FOUND
To TROUBLES Of BALKANS

LONDON, Dee. 2..-The expedition
with which the Turkish government,
has decided to counter peace proposals
leads to the assumption that they will
be as wide from what are likely to be
the eventual terms of the peace treaty
as We're the demands of the allies and
there still is a prolonged process Of
bargaining to be gone through before
the conference is ended.
Austria's failure to demobiliZe, how
ever, is a greater source of disquiet To
all concerned than the task of arrang
ing peace. This is more especially the
case with the MOntenegrin delegates,
who are excited over the rumor tina,
Austria, having obtained what she
wants from Servia wishes either 20
prevent Montenegro from taking Scuta-
ri, by Incorporating it in Albania, or to
make the MonteneSrin occupation Of
Scutari the price of Austrian occupa-
ton Of Mount Lewehcn.
This mount, which rises to a height
Of $500 feet, almost pcrpendicularly,
dominates the gulf Of Cattar0, the
greatest Austrian stronghold in the
Adriatic. But now Montenegro, with
its batteries on Mount Lowehen com
mands The gulf.
NJ. MiyuskoVitch has declared to all
the ambassadors that Montenegro
would rather be eXterminatcd than
yield LoWenen or renOunce Scutari. He
said:
at naturally is absurd to speak of
declaring war against Austria, but If
Vienna had any such pretensions she
would have to wipe out every soul in
Montenegro. | myself would be there.
sword in hand. and | would sell my
sword in hand, and | would sell my
Moreover. it is not belieNcl thai Rus
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sia ever would permit the annihilatlon
of the small kingdom which for cen
turies has represented the Slav strong
hold on the Adriatic shores, and in this
connection additional attention is drawn
to the fact that Russia is taking means
to prevent her continued war prepara-
tons from becoming known.
Several Of the peace delegates left
London for Christmas.
The Vienna correspondent of the
Times says that although Christmas
leave was given to some reservist Of
ticers, there has been no slackening Of
the military precautions.
a. SaiOnika dispatch to the Times
says that in view of the determined
stand the Turks are making at Janina,
fourth Greek division is now embark
ing from Preveza.
ConstantinOple dispatch to the
Times says that further contingents U.
Turkish troops from the Black sea pro-
vinces have arrived at the Dardanelles,
where more than 10000 are now con-
centrated.
According to the latest information.
Djavid Pasha and his whole staff were
killed by shrapnel during an attack BY
the Turks on the Hellenic position east
Of Goritza about December i6. Fight
ing continues in the ,Janina district
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-27
FATE Of ALLEGED DYNAM|TERS
IS IN HANDS Of THE JURY

IBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
INDIANAPOLIS. Dee. 2l.-M 10 :03
Judge Anderson was informed that the
Iron Workers jury had not prepared
its report, and ordered recess until
2:3O.
District Attorney Miller said al noon
that he expects a verdict before night.
The court trying the ii unionists
charged with illegally transporting dy-
Mantle adjourned at ;05 today until
9:30 tomorrow The jury failed to re
port.
INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 2I-New facts
in the twice told tale of dynamitings
which reached a climax i'll the murder
of 10 persons in the Los Angeles
Times explosion We're given in the trial
just ended here.
Herbert :. Hockin, former secretary
treasurer of the International Associa-
ton Of Iron Workers, who Ortic Me
Manigal said started him on his dyna-
miting career, was branded by three
government Witnesses and numerous
exhibits as the hetraycr Of his fellow
uniOniStS
The great detective work" of vii
liam Burns was shown to have consist
ed in Hockin telling L. L. Jewell. mana
ger for a CONSTITUTIONAL steel concern,
who it was That was doing the Jobs"
all over the country ana Jewell told
Burns Later HOckin personally
''doubIe-croSsed' his fellows 10 Burns.
Hockin's motive WAS said to have
been desire To diSplacc j. j. Nc
Nlpnppg ~, - ia,
union. When Mcnamara went to jal.
a confessed dynamitCr. IIockin was
given the office. When the govern
ments guns We're trained on Hlckin,
during the present trial. hr WAS forced
by his fellow officers t. resign.
William !. Burns and his son, Ray
mond Burns. both admitted that while
they shadowed OrGn McNIanigal ana
]. B. Mcnamara. then known guilty ot
the Times explosion. iii hopes Of gel
ting men "highcr up" the two dyma-
miters pulled off" other jobs and de
stroyed hundreds of thousands Of dol
lars worth " prIyat" property ana
endangered life.
Ortie McManigaI testified that the
McNamaras We're planning to blow up
the city OF Los Angeles and fire It "as
a lesson to open shop advocates
there.
The stories Of the 100 dynamitinSs IN
various sections of the United states.
told at the Mcnamara trial in Los An
seles. We're rehrlrsed iii tie conspiracy
trial. J. B. McNamara's claim on the
tram that was bearing him from De
troit to Chicago under arrest. that the
American Federation Of Labor was be
hind him was repeated also. The gov
ernmenj presented through 300 wit
nesses. mostly hotel and telegraph EN-
ployes. evidence covering the move
ments Of the defendants. With This
testimony Ortir NcAIanig3rS confes-
sion and the close relation shown be-
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tween Herbert Hockm and J. j. Me
Namara and the indicted iron workers
| besides mass of discriminating CORE
Spondence. the government built up its
case in support of charges of conspir-
acy and of unlawful transportation of
explosives.
The defense was general denial bT
81 OF the 60 indicted men, together
with numerous character and alibi
witnesses.
Two witnesses for the defense
William Ouigley, union carpenter of
Detroit. and Fred w. SciSS, union
man from Chicago, We're arrested for
alleged perjury. 0uigley impeached
an important government witness
against Defendants Wachtmcister and
Cline. Seiss was called in an effort
to discr6dt NcManigalS : confession.
District Attorney Charles Miller also
caused four of the indicted men,
iluckin. Butler, Ray and Smythe-to
he taken into custody by raising their
bonds beyond their resources.
At the very opening of the trial
bomb was thrown in the dcfense's
i''Ih'7 ~ ~ l'iNp VI bN
Edward Clark of Cincinnati. who gave
damagjn" testimony for the govern
mcnt.
In the closing arguments The gov
ment cNcoriated every one Of the 10
iron workers, particularly Ryan, Cool
eY, TVctmoe. Clancy, Smith and An
dcrs"n. The defendants who testified
in their own behalf We're called liars"
and 'PeriurcrS.' District Attorney
Charles Miller and his special assist
ant, James +. Noel. could not find
words to express their contempt for
llockin. the "double-crosser."
The defendants We're not only guilty.
said Noel: they We're calloused ~
crime.
Much emphasis was laid by the gov
crnmcnt on the support of the defend
ants gave to j. }. Mcnamara after his
arrest. The circumstances of The eX-
ploSion taking place after visits byI
lIockin and some of the other defend,
ants and always on non-uniOn contracts
was emphasized also.
The defense attacked Ortie McMani. |
ga, citing his conviction for petit lar
ceny in Chicago The allegedly in !
eliminating letters were given lawful |
interpretations. The trips taken by
the international officers We're said 70 |
be lawful and necessary in the per-
formance of their union duties
What troubles did take place during |
strikes Were sald to have been unavoid- |
able and not always to nave been start |
ed by the union men. Attention was |
called to the testimony of the defend |
ants that they believed in peaceful |
methods. The governments circum-
eiantiai evidence was ..nterly attacked |
and the weakness of lis Ind of evi- |
Ccnce was pointed out to the jury. The |
Cefense lawyers picked ont the vitri0l |
Ic statements Of the prosecutors from |
the evidence in the record and tried t. |
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-27

Los ANGELES. Dee. 2t.-Shouid
The United states intervene in Mexico,
General WankOWski believes Southern
California will figure prominently III
the military movements Of the West,
and that Los Angeles will be the loca-
ton Of concentration camps for large
area, because of the natural advantages
for outdoor life in winter and It's
excellence as a base Of supplies and
transportation.
Should the National Guard of Calf
fOrnia be called into service, which is
considered almost a certainty in case
OF intervention, Colonel Schreibcr
states, practically the full complement
of men of the Seventh regiment can
be ready to move within 81 10 iS
hours
Dispatches from Sacramento setting
forth a statement Of Adiutant General
Forbes that an order from President
Taft authorizing intervention and call
ing out the National Guard at any tim"
need not be unexpected soon after The
president return from Panama, WIS
a subject of much interest among thG
gudrdsmen, and was discussed in lis
many phases by the officers particu-
larly.
General WankoWski said that in case
Of Intervention undoubtedly the Cali
fUrni9 National Guard will be called
into action: that the geographical iu-
cation, the equipment, and the excel
lent state of organization and drill. are
factors that will at once commend is
services.
''Our last maneuvers showed the eX
cellent condition Of the men and their
efficiency said General Wank0WSki
land | have received numerous COM
plimenis from army officers upon tla
showing made last summer.
''As a matter Of fact. the California
National Guard has closely followed
the system Of the army in every prac-
ticable manner. We have a complete
organization with the exception Of one
company Of engineers, ana | undef-
stand that plans are on foot for the
organization of such a company in
san Francisco.
I'VE could 90 into the field with
three regiments Of infantry. cOmprisin-
30 companies, or from $50 to 500 men
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IF INTERVENTION IN MEXICO SHOULD COME
CALIFORNIA STATE MILITIA WOULD Be READY

tt the regiment; four troops Of cavalry.
three batteries Of field artillery, l.,
companies Of coast artillery, 12 di-
visions OF naval militia, and one sig.
nal corps.
1--WE would have a body of prob
ably 5000 men, all told. The field
ambulance and the hospital corps
would augment this. The field hospital
corps is in command Of Col. c. W.
Decker, and DR.. Charles Freedman is
to be the captain of the ambulance
corps. About so men would be in
these two organizations.
our ability to concentrate the men
and prepare for movement into the
field was demonstrated in 1906. when
in less than "a hours after the dis
aster at san Francisco we had the mel.
on the road.
''ln case OF intervention and the
calling out of the National Guard
presume that four concentration camps
would be established. These would
be at san Francisco, Sacramento.
Stockton and Los Angeles. But with
the superior climatic advantages OF
Southern California, making it possible
to maintain camps all the winter with
out discomfort, it is probable that
Los Angeles would become the man.
scene Of concentration, and that or
CARNATIONS from all parts of the Yves.
would be gathered here for the move
ment TO the seat of trouble"
Colonel Schneider stated that he
could have practically the full compile
ment of men of the Seventh regiment
concentrated at Los Angeles within
81 hours after receiving orders. Of
course. more time would be advan-
tageous. as the Arrangement for horses
and mules cannot be made in advance
and there are other details regarding
transportation that would be better
served by having more time.
The companies composing the Sew
enth regiment are all so stationed &C.
ographcally that they may he easily
transported to this city without loss
of time. Companies A, B and C are
located in the city: Co D, Pomona:
Go. E. Santa Monica: Co. G. Red
lands: Go. II, Long Beach: Co. |. Pas
adena; 90. y. san BernardinO: Go. l.,
Santa Ana; and Co. NJ, Riverside
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-27
B|TUu|TH|C PAVING SYSTEM
ADOPTED By CITY TRUSTEES

Last evening at the city trustees
meeting plans and specifications were
adopted and a resolution Of intention
passed for paving Main street from "a
point 60 feet east of the east line OF
Eighth street to the east line of New
street." also Broadway and State
streets from Fifth street to Sixth
street, and Fifth and Sixth streets from
the north line of Broadway to the south
line Of State street.
The specifications call for a five
inch hydraulic pressure cement base
and twO-inch bitulithic wearing sur
face, with t8-inch cutters, and the
resolution Of intention also calls for
establishing curbs where they are not
up to the grade
This does not include all the paving
that will he done, which is expected
TO be completed from the Dogwood
canal, at the eastern city limits. to I'm
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perial agenue on the western limits,
but the rest Of the wOrK will probably
be included before the first contract
is finished. AS discussed, the original
contract was to go to Ninth street, but
the work also includes the lowering Of
the grade across the Date canal to the
same level as the rest Of Main street,
and syphonng Of the water under the
road. This will be completed in time
to go ahead with the work before the
first contract is finished.
The board was unanimous in the
adoption Of the bitulithic system Of
paving on account Of the popularity Of
the soil and climate, this system navlns
given excellent results in Phoenix,
where conditions are practically the
same.
Payment for the work is provided III
per cent bonds running nine years,
though any one may pay his proportion
III cash before the bonds are issued.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-27
Little Brother Witness

tDI UNI Ell ffESS ASSOCIATIONS
Los ANGELES, Dec. 25.-Earl Rog-
ers resumed the cross examination Of
Mrs. Phelps, to whose delinquency eX-
Prosecutor Eddie is charged with CON
tributing, when the Eddie trial was
called. He endeav0red to compel the
woman to admit that she had received
pay in the Eddie affair. He produced
letter she wrote to her husband al
Winnipeg four days after Eddie's ar
rest, stating she had "dandy job" j."
The witness persistently refused to re-
ply to Rogers demand as to what the
statement meant. Rogers demanded lo
know why she did not tell her hus-
hand the nature Of heI Job and She
again refused TO reply. Rogers Dom
banded her until the girl shrank inI5
the corner of the witness stand. then
ne walked toward her, declaring.
slnlingly, 81 have more letters, too"
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show unusual prosecution. As stronG
ly as the prosecution played on the
jury's respect for the law, the defense
appealed to the jurymen's sympathies
The support given the McNamaras af-
ter their arrest was defended on
ihe ground that the indicted men be
lieved j. J. Mcnamara, their fellow Of
tlcer, was innocent until he pleaded
guilty.
Over 5000 witnesses and nearly 4
Thousand exhibits We're introduced by
both sides.
The cost of the trial was conServa-
lively placed at Sl50,000 to the gov
ernment and $4,000 to the iron work
ers. Since the indictments We're re-
turned against the men the 10000
members of the international associa-
ton have been assessed SO per month
for the defense OF their leaders. Be
sides the association had a large sum
in its treasury at the opening of the
case.
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Discussed as Old Santa

SEATTLE, Dec. 27.-Oscar Hempt-
ner, a taXcab driver, believes he had
as a passenger Christmas eve a bur
glar disguised as Santa Claus. His
passenger hailed him early that night
and said he wanted to deliver some
Christmas gifts in a quiet way. He
carried a large sack, presumably filled
with presents. and a small parcel con-
tanning a Santa Claus disguise. Stops
We're made in several residence districts
while the passenger, carrying his bun
dies, went up the alleys to play his
part.
After two hours Of such work
Hemplncr was paid off and his strange
passenger departed with his saCA,
which appeared to be as full as when
he began his tour. When the driver
looked into mis- cab he found huge
pile Of waste paper and a Santa Claus
disguise on the floor. He thought
nothing Of the occurrence until he read
in the newspapers Of numerous Dur-
glaries Christmas eve in the neighbOr-
hoods visited by him during "Santa
Clause tour and he decided that his
passenger was the thief.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-27
Lives Los In Fire

tBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
Los ANGELES, Dec. 21-Bodics
believed to be of Leonard, aged IS. and
Leopold. aged IA, sons Of Mrs. Edna
Walters, We're found in the ruins Of 4
lodging house fire on the north 81
Seven We're injured by jumping from
windows. Olga Waters, aged 10. was
internally hurt. perhaps fatally. Heroic
tlremen and police prevented more ia
talities. The origin Of the fire is IN
known. The loss is $4,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-27
Governor in Los Angeles
[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION

tBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
Los ANGELES, Dec. 21.-Governor
Johnson arrived here today to attend
q Progressive banquet tonight He
declared he will work for harmony and
cooperation between the Progressives
and Democrats in the Legislature AMI
promised to support all beneficial leS-
islation. regardless of the section Of
the state benefited. He intimated that
he will taken no action on the pro
posed probe into the Whittier reform
school and will not interfere with the
highway commissions choice of routes.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-27
Count Died a Hobo
Try UNITED PRESS ASSnCIAr

RENO, Dee. 2I.-Count Max von
Bulow, eX-ofIicer Of the German arm
and a descend2nt Of the famous Prus-
sian general, was fatally mangled be-
meath a freight train today. Won Bu-
low became laborer after various ad-
ventures. 1t is reported ne was beat
ing his way to Sacramento when he
fell. He died at the railroad hospital
at Sparks
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-27
Text Book inquiry
sY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS

SACRAMENTO. Dec. 27.-llerr
Wagner, publisher Of the Western Ed
ucational journal, testified before the
senatorial text book investigating
committee that the so-called text book
trust dominates the California Teach
ers' association, controlling the poll
tics and appointments favorable to the
book concerns. He declared the teach
ers association is dominated ny an
''inner circle of 81" selected by the
convention from nominees. formed by
Leroy Armstrong, secretary of the as
sOciation, and now an employ of the
American Book company.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-27
Vessels in 0iStress

tBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
CHERBOUG, Dec. 27.-The British
steamer Narrung is reported in distress
off the Brittany coast.
HANRE, Dec. 27.-Many vessels are
reported ashore in storms and others
are storm bound There was heavy
damage here on the new harbor works.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-27
Fresno Raisin Crop

FRESNO. Dec. 21.-AccOrding TO re
ports the raisin crop of the Fresno dis
trict was this year about $4,000 tons
larger than that Of last year. instead Of
being only a two-thirds crop. The
short crop story was started early last
spring. and the shortage impression
was generally maintained until the
crop was harvested. The crop last year
was 10000 tons. and the estimated
crop this year is $4,000 tons. Speaking
in round figures, all but $4,000 tons
Of the crop has been disposed of
Thompson and Sultana raisins are prac
tically cleaned up, and whatever re
mains is Of muScatS.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-27
TO Subpoena William

lBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-House Ser
geant at Arms Riddle and two deputies
have arrived to subpoena William
Rockefeller to appear before the house
money trust Investigation. 1t is believed
Rockefeller is snow bound in his Adj
rOndack reserve.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-27
Rogers Is hanqed

tBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
SAN QUENTIN, Dee. 21.-John :.
Rogers was hanged at 1880 today for
the murder of John Goodman in San
Francisco. Goodman's home was in
stockton. He was a salesman for .
San Francisco ieWelry firm
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-27

journal Of Education, now On the staff
Of agents for the American Book com
pany which concern is alleged to De
tile head company in the trust in this
state. has been called as a witness.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-27
Eoncaire for President

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
PARIS, Dee. 2I.-Premier Foncaire
has consented to become candidate
for the presidency, according to an an
nouncement made today. The election.
will be held January H.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-27

B. Solomon & Co. are giving a %
per cent discount on ladies' suits,
skirts, one-piece dresses and Misses
and children's coats. Want one? 80
Advertisement 206.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-27
Steamer OFF Books

GBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSl
NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-A wireless
message says the steamer Turriabll
was floated at Egg HarbOr reef by tugs
and will arrive here tonight.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-27
Off for Birth Place

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
PRINCETON, Dec. 2I.-WcOdrOW
Wilson started today for his birth plac"
at StautOn, Va. His wife accompanied
him. He declared his health satisfac-
tory. He will return Sunday
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-27

The Pioneer transfer Co. Is prepared
TO handle your baggage or any kind
of dray work at reasonable prices. Of
fice on Fifth street just north Of Main
street. Phone Main ADV
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-27
Furniture for Sale

The w. G.. T. L. has for sale the
800 furniture order won in the Press
subscription contest by Mrs. Aten and
given to the union. Friends are asked
to help dispose of it. If
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-27
Frosts Continue

(BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21.-Tha
weather prediction is: Fair tonigh.
and Saturday; heavy frOsts Saturday.
morning: light east winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-27

We advance $50 a bale on cotton con-
signments without interest. Daily Bros
& Gage, Ell Centre. Cal. Phone Main
6.-Advertisem ement.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-27

B. SaIomon & Go. are quoting
prices this week that will interest YOU.
advertisement 206.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-27

Mrs. w. r. COx-Music Teacher
Stl dio on Broadway, near Fifth. Spe-
cial attention to latest method. Pupils
may enter for fall term now-Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-27

Read B. Solomon & Co.'S ad. Here is
something for YOu.-AdvertiSemen
PEG.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-27

If it's a suit or skirt, Misses or
child's coat you are needing you will
save money by taking advantage of
this 25 per cent discount at B. Salo-
mon & Co. 'S-AdvertiSement 206.
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Record Equipment Order

PORTLAND. Dee. 21.-Announrc I
ment is made by Assistant General
Freight Agent FOgarty of the North r
ern Pacific that his company has just
placed for delivery next season one
of the largest orders tor power and
railroad at one time. The aggregate
equipment ever given by an American
cost Of the equipment will be approx
mately si0.OOO,0O0. The motive pow
er portion Of the order consists Of so
Mikado engines, 10 Mallets and 10
switch engines. The total weight of
each Of the MikadOs is SOB 900 pounds
and the Mallets 665,OO0 pounds each.
The rolling stock order embraces 1000
box ears. 1868 refrigerators, 1000 gon-
dOlas, $50 stock cars, 200 ore cars.
500 flats, 800 automobiles, and go oil
tanks, total of 9635 cars.