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Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-16
Rumored Morgan Was Passenger

SAN FRANCISCO. April 16.-New
York brokers wire here the report that
J. Pierpont Morgan was on the I'll
tanic. They say that New York finan-
Cial circles are frenzied by the report,
which is yet unconfrmed. The re-
port is generally believed here to be
unfounded.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-16
CARLOAD CITRUS TREES

Just arrived a carload of the finest
orange and lemon trees ever brought in
to the Imperial valley, and at lower prices
than ever before. Kelly Nursery FL
Centre. If
Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-16

NEW YORK. April 1G.-At the Of
fees of J. Pierpont Morgan it is fiat
ly denied that the fnancier was
aboard the Titanic. II is said he is
at AK Les Bains, France.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-16

RIVERSIDE. April 16.-Telegrams
to Dent Robert. a San Francisco news
paper man. here today state that his
sister-in-law, Mrs. Edward Robert. her
daughter. Georgia Madill, and niece,
Elizabeth Allen. passengers aboarH
the Titanic are assuredly safe The
message also declares that Constance
Willard of Riverside is saved
Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-16

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., 1912-04-16

WASHINGTON. April 16.-The
house chaplain today offered prayer
for more drastic laws to safeguard
the lives Of those at sea, and for the
repose of the souls of those lost
Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-16
GREATEST SEA DISASTER
OF MODERN HISTORY

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONEl
OF waiting. Hundreds of frantic reIa-
tives aud friends of passengers are in
the mob. Several of these became
hysterical and have been taken to
their homes or hospitals.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-16
CITY LICENSE DUE

Second installment due October l, 1912
Delinquent and five per cent penalty add
ed April 90, 1912
G. G. TONEY,
City Marshal and eX-Ofiicio Tax and Lii
cense Collector. 203
Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-16
PARTIES WISHING STORAGE SPACE

We have leased the large sheet iron
warehouse formerly occupied by the Ham
ilton Supply CO., and are prepared to ham
die any and all kinds of storage business.
See Pioneer Transfer Co., at Office on 5th,
Just north of Main. Phone Main l.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-16

CHERROURG, April 1G.-Every ves-
sci i'm the harbor is flying half-mast
flags in tribute to the Titanic dead.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-16
STEOPATHY

DIR. Oona Mae ID. Robbins. osteopath
and NJ. D.. 60i Olive street. Diseases of
women and children and obstetrics. If
Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-16
WASHINGTON

WAShiNGlO ON, April lb.-The
house today passed resolutions of sym
pathy and grief over the Titanic dis
aster.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-16

Feed your chickens at Drigger's. South
Sixth street. II
Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-16

Genuine Mebane cotton seed for plant
ing. Holtville Seed Store. n
Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-16

A few Marshes seedless grape fruits at
kellys Nursery. FL Centre. Il
Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-16

Dressmakng and tailoring. SCI Olive
street. Mrs. Cooper. If
Imperial Valley press., 1912-04-16

COMMERCIAL SCHOOL
Day and evening. Holt building, rooms
II and IL. II
The herald., 1912-02-22
THE HER AID

binding upon all persons, who are now or
who may hereafter become stockholders of
the said corporation, or become otherwise
interested therein.
foregoing amendment was authorized by the
proceedings and votes of the said meeting
of stockholders: and the said stockholders
did by a motion duly offered, seconded and
carried at said meeting authorize and direct
the said appearer to formally execute the
said amendment by notarial act, and duly
record same according to law, as the same
will more fully appear by reference to the
minutes of said meeting a certified copy Of
which are hereunto annexed and made part
hereof
Thus done and passed in my Office in the
CITY of New Orleans, on the day, month and
year aforesaid. in the presence Of Messrs
Chester VI. Schneidau and Alexander Bug
dahl, Jr. witnesses or lawful age, residing
in the parish, who have signed their names
with the said parties and me, notary, after
due reading of the whole.
(Original signcd) f. W. Rodd. president.
Witnesses Chester VI. Schneidau, \. Bug
dahl, Jr.
|. the undersigned. deputy recorder Of
mortgages in and for the parish OF Orleans.
state OF Louisiana. do hereby certify that
the above and foregoing act Of amendment
to the charter OF the ROdd Black Company
was this day duly recorded in my office in
(SignedD EMILE LEONARD,
DeDUtU Recorder Of Mortgages.
New Orleans, La, January 9th, 1912.
I. the undersigned. notary public. in and
for the parish of Orleans, do hereby certify
the above and foregoing to be a true and
correct copy OF the original act OF amend
ment TO the charter of ROdd Black Com
pany and of the certificate OF the recorder
OF mortgages for this parish. thereunto ap-
pended and OF record in my office.
In faith whereof, | have hereunto set my
hand and official seal this 18th day of jan
nary, 1912.
]. ZACH. SPEARING, Not. Pub.
(SeaU jan IS % feb ) 10 - l9l2
The herald., 1912-02-22
ARTICLE V.

All the corporate powers OF this corpora
tion shall be vested In Board Of Directors
TO be composed CT three stockholders to De
elected annually at the place OF business OF
holders herein Each director shall own at
least one share OF stock. The board OF dir,
ectors shall be composed Of President and
Treasurer: a Vice-President, and a Secre-
+srv anv two OF whom shall constitute a
Gnorum for the transaction OF the business OF
this corporation, which officers shall be ehos,
en- by the board Immediately after election OF
the board. The first Board OF directors
president and treasurer Mrs. Alice o. Pei
ser. yice-president Max Frankel, sec
Rotary: which said board OF dlrec-
un+,l their successors are elected and quail
fed The annual meeting Of the stoekhol-
ders OF this corporation shall be held on the
first Monday in June of each and every
wear. A failure TO elect directors on tne
The herald., 1912-02-22
Canals In England.

Canals in England date back to an
early period. for the Romans built two
in Lincolnshire-the Foss dixie. forty
miles long and still naviga bic. and the
Caer dixie. The first British made ca
nal was constructed In 1874 by Henry
l. and Joined the Trent to the
Witham. Ii was toward the end Of
the eighteenth century that the great
est amount of energy was expended
In the building of canals. mainly due
to the Duke Of Bridgewater and the
skill of his engineer. James Brindley.
In the last decade of that century
canal mania ragged.
The herald., 1912-02-22
CHARTER
OF E. OFFNER, INC.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. STATE
OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF ORLEANS,
CITY OF NEW ORLEANS.
Be 1t known, that on this eighth day OF
the month of February, in the year 1912.
and of the independence OF the United States
OF America, the one hundred and thirty
sixth, before me. Scott f. Beer, a notary
public in and for the Parish of Orleans,
State OF Louisiana, therein residing. duly
sworn, commissioned and qualified, and in
the presence Of the witnesses hereinafter
named and undersigned. personally came and
appeared the several parties whose names
are hereunto subscribed as such, who sew
orally declared that awaiting themselves Of
the laws of the State of Louisiana, in such
cases made and provided. they have con-
tracted and agreed, and do, by these pres
ents, contract, agree and bind themselves, as
we'll as all other persons who may hereafter
become associated with them, to form a cor
poration and body polite for the reasons.
and under the stipulations hereinafter set
forth, to-wit:
The herald., 1912-02-22
AMENDMENT TO
CHARTER
OF ROOD BLACK COMPANY.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE
OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF Or
LEANS. CITY OF NEW ORLEANS.

Be II known, that on this second day OF
January in the year OF our Lord one thou
sand nine hundred and twelve, and OF the
Independence Of the United States OF Amer
lea the one hundred and thirty-sixth. before
me, James Zacharie Spearing, a notary pub
lie in and for the parish OF Orleans, state
OF Louisiana, duly commissioned and quail
fed. and in the presence OF the witnesses
hereinafter named and UNDERSIGNED person
aIly came and appeared, Edwin W. Rodd-
president of Rodd- Black Company, corpo-
ration duly organized and incorporated I'M
der and by virtue OF the laws OF this state
BY an act Of Incorporation passed before me,
the undersigned notary public, dated the
first day of December 1905. duly recorded In
the mortgage office of this parish In book
$40 folio 191, which appearer declared that
whereas a. general meeting OF the stockhoid,
held Mt it's Office In this city on the 1lth
day of December, 1911, after all the delays
REQUIRED by law had been complied with the
unanimously voted to change, alter and
amend the said act Of Incorporation, as fol-
lows, to-wit:
Article I OF the said charter was amend
ed and re-enacted so as to read as follows,
to-wit: The name and style OF this corpo-
ration shall be the ROOD WHITE CON-
PANY, and by that name II shall have pow
err and authorII- to exist and enjoy success
sion for the full term and period Of ninety
nine years. commencing on and to be COM
puted from and after the date and day
hereof.
Now, therefore. In order to carry out the
objects and purposes of said stockholders
meeting. and to clothe said amendment In
proper form, and to give same legal force
and effect. said appearer does now and here
by formally declare, publish and make known
that the charter Of Rodd Black Company
has been changed, altered and amended and
modified in the manner and form and to the
bar fnHa -af nxfh anI Ia 1nau
going act of said amendment be recorded
and published according to law, to the end
that the same may become operative and be
The herald., 1912-02-22

to sue and be sued; to have and use cor
porate seal, and the same to change, alter
or break at pleasure; to hold. receive, lease
purchase, sell, convey, as well as to mort,
gage and hypothecate, property, real and
personal and mixed, corporal and tncor-
poreal TO borrow and lend money, as well
as to issue notes, bonds, and all manner or
indebtedness and the evidences thereof TO
name and appoint such managers, officers,
EMPLOYEES and clerks and directors as the
interest and convenience Of the corporation
NAV require and to make and establish all
bylaws, rules and REVELATIONS for the man
agement of this corporation as may be nee
essary and proper, and the same 10 alter
and change at pleasure.
The herald., 1912-02-22
ARTICLE VIII.

No stakeholder shall ever be held liable
for the contracts or faults OF this CORPORA
tion In any further sum than the unpaid bal
ance due by him on the shares of stock sub
scribed by him. nor shall any informality in
the organization OF this company have the
effect of rendering this charter null or of
exposing the stockholders 10 any further liza
bility than the unpaid balance due by them
op their stock subscriptions.
The list of subscribers hereto affixed shall
serve as the original subscription list OF
this corporation.
Thus done and passed in my Office on this
Sth day of February, 1912, in the presence
OF Messrs. Edgar VI. Calm and r. A Schuber.
competent witnesses, who have hereunto
signed their names. together with the said
appearers and me, notary. after a due read
ing Of the whole.
A. PEISER and others.
Witnesses Edgar NJ Calm, I. A. Schuber.
The herald., 1912-02-22
CALUMNY.

Calumny is the very worst Of al
evils. In it there are two WHO com
init injustice and one who is IN
jured. for he who calumniates an
other acts unjusdy by accusing one
who is not present. and he acts I'M
Justly who is persuaded before he
has learned the exact truth. and he
that is absent when the charge Is
made is thus doubly injured, being
illuminated by the one and by the
other deemed to be base.-Herod-
otlB.
The herald., 1912-02-22

|, the undersigned Recorder OF Mortgages.
In and for the Parish OF Orleans, State OF
Louisiana. do hereby certify that the above
and foregoing act OF Incorporation OF the
T. 0ffner. Inc, was this day duly recorded
in my Office in book 1851, folio -.
New Orleans, La, Feb o, 1912.
EMILE LEODARD, d. Il.
The herald., 1912-02-22

I. the undersigned notary public. hereby
certify that the above and foregoing Is a
true and correct copy OF the original charter
Of record in my nOtarial records, together
with the certificate OF the Recorder Of Mort
cages OF the Parish OF Orleans, except the
names OF the original subscribers thereto.
In faith whereof, l have hereunt0 signed
my name this Sth day Of February, 1912.
SCOTT f. BEER, Not. Pub.
feb - 90 % inch IA 81
The herald., 1912-02-22

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE
OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF Or
LEANS, CIT YOF NEW ORLEANS.
Be 1t known, that on this the eighteenth
day of the month of January, A. d. 1912,
and of the independence Of the United States
OF America, the one hundred and thirty
sixth, before me, Alphonse Joseph Cuneo,
notary public. in and for the parish of Or
leans, state of Louisiana, duly commissioned
and qualified. and in the presence of the
witnesses hereinafter named and undersign-
ed personally came and appeared the per-
sons whose names are hereunto subscribed,
who severally and mutually declared, that.
availing themselves of the provisions OF the
laws of the state Of Louisiana, relative TO
the organization Of corporations, they have
covenanted and agreed, and do, by these
presents, contract, covenant and agree, and
bind and obligate themselves, as well as
such persons who may hereafter become as
ISOLATED with them, to form and constitute
a body polite in law, for the objects and
purposes hereinafter stipulated and under
the following conditions, to-wit:
The herald., 1912-02-22

held by him without having first offered the
same TO the corporation, through Its board
of directors, and said board shall have the
privilege OF purchasing said shares within
five days thereafter, for cash at the book
value, and all shares thus purchased may
be re-iSSupd
The herald., 1912-02-22
ARTICLE I.

The name Of this corporation shall be
z. OFFNER, INC, and under its said cor
porate name, the said company shall have
power to have and enjoy corporate existence
FOR the term OF ninety nine years from and
after the date hereof, unless sooner dis
solved according to law. It shall have power
The herald., 1912-02-22

Would Have Preferred Cheese.
Rats in Washington ate up over
$4,000 worth in bills. but we are of the
opinion that II they had been given
an option in the matter they would
have preferred to have had It in
cheese.
The herald., 1912-02-22
ARTICLE VII

This act OF Incorporation may be modified.
changed or altered, or the said corpora ton
may BE- dissolved, with the assent OF three
quarters OF the capital stock represented at
a general meeting OF the stockholders OF
this corporation convened for that purpose
ana after due notice of the said meeting
shall have been addressed to each and every
stakeholder, in writing, at his last known
address, or the address given by him to the
secretary OF this corporation, and mailed
10 him at least thirty days before the date
fixed for said meeting.
The herald., 1912-02-22
ARTICLE ".

The capital stock OF this corporation here.
by is declared to be fifty thousand $780,
100000 dollars. divided into and represent
ed by five hundred (J00) shares of one hun
dred (S1OO.0OD dollars each: which stock,
shall be payable in cash or its equivalent at
the time of subscription. or may be issued
at not less than par in payment OF property
actually purchased or for services actually
rendered 10 this corporation.
The herald., 1912-02-22
ARTICLE /.

The name and style of this corporation
shall be THE ORLEANS PLANTATION
COMPANY, LIMITED" and 1t shall have
corporate existence for period of ninety
nine (99) years from date hereof; Its domi-
ellie shall be in the city of New Orleans; 1t
shall have the right to sue and be sued, to
contract borrow money, issue bonds, notes
or other evidence of debt, to acquire such
real estate and other property as its bust
ness may demand; and to lease, rent, sub
lease, mortgage and sell property, real, per-
sonal or mixed, and to carry on business as
hereinafter expressed, with all the powers
granted to corporations Of similar nature
by the laws of this state and not inconsist-
ent with the laws of the United States.
The herald., 1912-02-22
nmbrance done or entered into by the said

board " 'He Soiu
Inc hrst board OF directors OF this com
pany, who shall hold office until the Mon
day preceding Mardi Gras In the wear
1913, and until their successors are elected
and qualified, shall be Louis Kaufman, w.
NJ. Tucker, and Albert Kossman, with Louis
haufman, as president, W. NJ. Tucker, as
vice president and Albert Kossman, as secre.
tary-treaSurer.
The officers of this corporation shall be
president, yice-presdent and a secre.
tary treasurer.
At ali meetings OF directors, the director
not present in the city of New Orleans NAV
give their proxy or power of attorney to
such persons as they see ut and such proxy
may be either general authorizing the proxy
who may be present to cast the vote OF the
absent director on all matters that may
come before the board In such sense as
the person 10 whom the proxy Is given
may think proper, or the proxy may COZ
tain specific directions how and In what
sense the vote Of the absent director shall
be east.
The herald., 1912-02-22

]. the undersigned. Recorder of Mortgages.
in and for the Parish Of Orleans, State Of
Louisiana, do hereby certify that the above
and foregoing Act Of Incorporation of the
vadon- Block Corporation was amended. and
was this day duly recorded in my Office in
Book 1851. Folio Sill.
New Orleans, January 9th, 1912.
(Signed) EMILE LEONARD,
Deputy Recorder.
true copy OF the original on file and of
record in my Office.
LOUIS r. ALBA,
Notary Public.
jan1S-25 feb1-S-15-22-1912
The herald., 1912-02-22
ARTICLE v.

This corporation shall be authorized to
commence business as soon as twenty thou
sand ($20.OO0.0O) dollars Of It's capital stock
shall have been subscribed for.
The shares Of this corporation shall be
transferable on the books OF this corpora
tiOn only, and no transfer shall be binding
on the corporation or have any effect unless
and until made upon said books.
The herald., 1912-02-22
ARTICLE VI.

Whenever this corporation shall be dis
solved by limitation or otherwise its az
fairs shall be liquidated by two commits
sloners to be appointed by the stockholders
at a general meeting convened for that pur-
pose, OF which said meeting, notice shall be
given In the manner prescribed for stock
holders meetings In Article VII OF this
charter and a majority in amount OF the
stock thus represented at said meeting shall
elect. Said commissioners shall remain in
Office until the affairs OF this Corporation
shall have been fully liquidated
The herald., 1912-02-22
CHARTER

OF THE ORLEANS PLANTATION COM
PANY. LIMITED.
The herald., 1912-02-22
ARTICLE FIFTH.

All the powers of this corporation shall
he vested in a board OF directors, composed
OF not more than five nor less than three
stockholders. At the annual election In
each year the stockholders shall have the
right to fix the number within the limita-
tions herein established to compose the
board for the ensuing year.
The board of directors shall fix the num-
Der necessary to constitute quorum OF the
Said board Of directors shall be elected
annually on the second Tuesday OF January
in each year; all said elections shall be by
ballot, and shall be held and conducted at
the office OF the corporation. under such
rules and regula tiOns as may be established
by the board OF directors: ten days prior
notice of such elections shall be given by
written communication addressed TO the
stockholders at their last known place OF
residence.
At all such elections. and at all corporate
meetings every stakeholder shall be entitled
to one vote for each share Of stock stand
ing in his name on the books of said cor
poration to be east by him in person or by
proxy, and the majority OF such votes cast
shall elect.
ANY vacancy occurring among the direc-
tors OF said corporation, whether by death,
resigna ton or otherwise, shall be filled by
election for the unexpired term, by the re-
naming directors. Failure TO elect direc-
tors on the date above specified shall not
dissolve the corporation or impair its exist
enCe or mana cement, but the directors then
IN once snail remain IN ONCE until their
successors shall have been duly elected and
qualified.
The officers of this corporation shall con-
sist OF a president. vice-president. secretary
and treasurer; the secretary and treasurer
NAV be combined in one person. The presi-
dent and vice-presldent shall be stockholders
in the corporation these officers shall be
elected by the board OF directors.
The following shall be the first board OF
directors Jose Venta, Jr, Sophie Nenta,
widow of Casimiro Martinez. and Anna Ven
Ia, with Jose Venta, Jr.. as president; So
phie Venta, widow of Casimiro Martinez, as
vice president, and Anna Nenta as secretary
treasurer. and they shall hold office until
the second Tuesday OF January. 1913, at
which time the first election under this
charter is to be held, or until their success
SOrS shall have been duly elected and quail
fled.
The board of directors may, from time to
time name and appoint all such managers
agents, employees, servants and clerks as II
may deem necessary for the purposes or said
corporation and shall have the power TO fix
and define the duties Of every officer, agent
manager. employe, servant or clerk, and
they shall hold Office and employment at the
pleasure Of the board. .uy.
The board of directors may make and
establish. as well as alter and amend all by
laws. rules and regulations Cieemed proper
in its judgment for the conduct and man
agement of the business ana Affairs of said
corporation.
The herald., 1912-02-22

Louisiana or elsewhere TO rent or lease the
same; to construct and repair buildings and
to cultivate land.
The herald., 1912-02-22

udte 80 speclned shall not dissolve this cor
poration, but the officers and directors then
In office shall hold their offices until their
successors are elected and qualified. All
vacancies on the board OF directors shall be
nlled by the surviving directors until tho
end OF their term. Each director NAV name
and appoint, in writing a proxy to repre
sent him at all meetings Of the board OF
directors, TO vote for him on all matters
arising before said board for considaraaion
The herald., 1912-02-22
ARTICLE SMITH.

Whenever this corporation may be dis
solved, either by Limitation or otherwise, its
affairs shall be liquidated by three liquidat-
ing commissioners. TO be appointed for that
purpose from among the stockholders of the
corporal ion, at a general meeting Of the
stockholders. convened for that purpose, of
which meeting notice shall be given by pub
lciation, for not less than ten days prior
thereto, in a newspaper published In the
English language in the city OF New Orleans,
last known address of eacf stakeholder, ten
days prior TO said meeting, and majority
in amount OF the capital stock OF said cor
pOratiOn represented at such meeting shall
be requisite 10 elect; said liquidating com
missiOners shall remain in office until the
affairs Of said corporation shall have been
liquidated. In case OF death Of one or more
Of said commissioners, the vacancy shall be
filled by election from among the stOckhold-
ers by the surviving commissioners