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Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-23
ROOSEVELT REFUSED To TAKE
STANDARD OIL CONTRIBUTION

! money | wish il made clear to them
that there is not the slightest feeling
against them, and that they can count
upon being treated exactly as well by
the administration. exactly as fair, as
if we had accepted the contribution
They shall not suffer in any way be-
cause We have refused it, just as they
would not have gained in any way if
we had accepted it. But am not will
ing that it should be accepted, and
must ask Mr.. Bliss to return it.
The next day Colonel Roosevelt
wrote Mr.. Cortelyou another letter Its
text follows:
October 27, 1904.
MY Dear Mr.. Cortelyou: Supple
mental TO my letter of yesterday con-
tanning my request that any contribu-
ton which the Standard Oil people
may have made to the campaign be
Immediately returned. | wish to say
that my judgment as to the propriety
of this action is confirmed because of
the fact brought into special promi
nence by the Standard Oil Company'S
publication in the newspapers (Which
| saw after my letter was written and
senD that much importance seemed
to be attached to the political attitude
of this company
Furthermore. in view of the open
and pronounced opposition of the
Standard Oil Company to the estab-
lishment Of the bureau OF corporations
one of the most important establish
ments of my administration, do not
feel willing TO accept its aid. I re-
quest, therefore. that the contribution
be returned without further delay.
"Of course, l do not wish any pub
lie statement made about this matter.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-23
MORE THAN A FULL BLOCK
OF BUILDINGS TO GO UP

Affairs are framing up for the great
est building season ever witnessed in
this section. There are thirty or forty
cottages already under construction or
provided for early construction, and
the business buildings now being COM
pleted or about to be erected will have
combined frontage of 365 feet.
The Davis building is nearing COM
pletion, and has a business frontage
OF 125 feet on Main and Fifth streets.
Bids have been called for for the Ma
sonic temple, which will have a front
age of so feet, with business houses on
the ground floor, facing Sixth street
Thomas Beach was in town yester-
day, arranging for the construction of
a one-story arcade building on Sixth
street, with frontage of 80 feet and
depth of 100 feet, which will complete
ly fill the gap between the Masonic
temple and Rumsey's Department
store. 1t is designed to have a base
ment under the entire building, with a
modern cafe and billiard parlor in the
basement. There will be a marble
stairway leading to the basement. and
the equipment will be high class. The
entire building has been spoken for
by tenants.
Work on the Nuffer building on
Main street, just east of the Ell Cen
tro National Bank, will be begun Mon
day. and on completion it will be
occupied as a bakery by William
Egerer
]. L. Travers is removing the build
lngs from his lot on the southwest cor
ner of Sixth and State streets to erect
a building with frontage of rs feet for
use as a garage by Stanley-DeBlois
Company of Brawley, who have the
county agency for the Studebaker line
of autos and will make headuuarters
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-23

WILKES BARRE, Pa, Aug. %
Colonel Roosevelt, in statement
given out here, shows effectively and
effectually the falSeneSs of Senator
Penrose's statement in his Washing
ton speech that Roosevelt counte-
nanced the acceptance of a 100000
contribution from the Standard Oil in
terests to the Republican national com
paign fund in 1904 Moreover, Colonel
Roosevelt exhibited copies of letters
sent to George B. CortelyOu, at that
time national chairman, in which he
expressly and emphatically declined
aid from Standard Oil and ordered any
contribution it might have rendered
to be returned Prefacing the submis-
sion of evidence of Senator Penrose's
misstatements, Colonel Roosevelt
said:
The only part of Mr.. Penrose's
statement that needs comment is that
portion in which it is asserted that |
had advised a heavy campaign con-
Jribution from Mr. Archbold on behalf
of the Standard Oil Company to the
national campaign committee, and that
l, directly or indirectly, requested a
contribution from Mr.. Archbold and
his associates interested in the Stand
ard Oil Company. This statement is
false. The following two letters and
kilograms explain themselves:
October 26, 1904.
Dear Mr.. Cortelyou: | have just
been informed that the Standard Oil
people have contributed 100000 to our
campaign fund. This may be entirely
untrue, but if true I must ask you to
direct that the money be returned to
them forthwith. In returning the
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-23

here and at Brawley.
These buildings will have the 365
feet frontage and will all be under
construction next month. Aside from
them there are a number of buildings
under contemplation, and the building
activity will undoubtedly be still more
extensive before September is passed.
There is not now a vacant business
room in town, and these structures are
being provided to meet an immediate
demand. This is one of the pointed
illustrations of the fact that Ell Centre
is developing by giant strides into a
city of magnitude, and shows that
the Press has not gone wild when pre-
dieting that the city will pass the 5000
point in population about the first Of
the new year
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-23
CITY TRUSTEES HAVE PLAN
FOR new WATER LINES

There are parts of Ell Centric where
there are water pipes so far under
capacity that it is now almost impos-
sible to get water for domestic ser
vice. There are other parts where
building is active and pipes have not
been laid. 1t is a matter of absolute
necessity to the city that there be ex-
tensions to the water system. as pro-
viGed for by the bond election to be
held Monday. 1t is difficult to give a
definite statement of the work pro-
posed, as it runs in every direction
from the center of the city. But a
map is on exhibition at the city hall
showing the proposed new lines, and
the trustees invite inspection of it.
These plans are subject to slight
change, but they show the general
idea of the proposed work.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-23
HoLTv|lLE PEOPLE WEODED
BY Ell CENTRIC JUSTICE

Holtville yesterday sent two happy
couples to Ell Centro to be welded by
Justice |. Mayfield
John T. Gillett and Miss Margaret
Brown were united at the city hall
by Mr.. Mayfield. They are well known
young people of the east side. city.
Monroe Eddy of Meloland and Miss
Nettie Oxford of Holtville were mar,
ried in the parlor of Hotel Oregon,
and after taking supper left for a
honeymoon trip to the coast Mr. Ed,
dy is well known farmer and the
bride. sister of Clark Oxford, is high
ly esteemed by the people of Holt
VILE
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-23
THINK THEY HAVE FOUND
GREAT DYNAMITE PLOT

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSl
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 23.-Although the
nature of the charges are not deter
mined, Chief of Police Wilson stated
today that six heavily armed men, ar
rested at Ell Caion last night with un-
loaded bombs, would be turned over
to the federal authorities. Wilson says
the men are Industrial Workers of the
World, and believes they had formed
a plot to dynamite here. He inter-
viewed the men today. They claim
they were en- route to Mexico, but Will
son does not believe them. Wilson
has sent officers to Cottonwood, 80
miles north, to search for two armed
men seen there last night. He be
lieves they are members of the gang.
The police raided a frame building
within the city last night which In
dustrialists use for bunkhouse and
arrested seven. Five were held pend
ing investigation.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-23
OFFICERS MAY STRIKE

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS1
LONDON, Aug. 23.-Officers of the Mer-
camille Marine are threatening the cul-
minating strike of a series that has Grip
pied British business for the last two
years. They endeavored to prevent the
Canadian Pacific liner Mount Royal sail
ing because the company refused the
union demand to reinstate the discharged
chief officer. The officers say they have
determined on "a hunger strike against
the nation.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-23
BUDGET BILL SIGNED

WASHINGTON, Aug 23.-The presi-
dent has signed the budget bill which
includes the provision for an appropria-
ton continuing the commerce court to
March 4. This, it is believed indicates
that congress will be able to adjourn to-
morrow afternoon. President Taft is ex-
pected to stay at Beverly tomorrow night
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-23
TO INVESTIGATE ALL LABOR

tBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23.-President
Iaft has signed the Hughes bill providing
lot an industrial commission to investi-
gate labor conditions throughout the
country and recommend legislation seek
ing to establish better relations between
capital and Ia hnr
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-23
MAJOR RAY ADVANCED

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSl
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23.-President
Taft has sent to the senate the nominal
ton of Maj. 3. Ray deputy paymaster
of the army, with rank of lieutenant
colonel. Ray recently was subjected to
official investigation by the war depart
nnp
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-23
GREAT EARTHQUAKE

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSl
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., Aug. 23.-Recent
earthquakes have opened great assures 80
miles north of here. according to
ports of an Indian. Many Indian families
live in the affected region. 1t is feared
several deaths have occurred, and an an
exodus of Indians has begun.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-23
LYING IN STATE

GBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSI
LONDON, Aug. 23.-Clothed in the Sal
yationists' uniform, the body Of General
Booth is lying in state at Army head
quarters in Clapton. Thousands were
waiting to view the body when the door
was opened. 1t is estimated that $50. 900
persons saw the body TODAY
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-23
BURNED TO DEATH

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS1
ELGIN, Ont. Aug. 23.-Four children
of Thomas Harrison. a farmer. were
burned to death this morning while Har-
rison and his wife were in the barn
milking
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-23
ARMORY BURNED

J [BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONST
. CHICO; Aug. 23.-Fire today destroyed
armory of Company A, Second regiment
National Guard The loss will reach $40, :
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-23
GOVERNOR WEST GOES AFTER
CITIZENS OF PORTLAND, OR.

IBT UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
PORTLAND Or, Aug. 23.-Gover-
nor West appeared before the county
grand jury today, and while there is no
definite information regarding his OBJ
ject, it is believed he testified regard
ing immortality here After he left
the jury room he declared: Il am
going to clean up Portland | don't,
know how long it will take and | may
have to use troops, but | certainly will
clean the city"
The vice commission report, filed to-
day, says immoral houses are rampant
and intimates police protection.
THE French Spy" one of the
greatest military dramas evere seen.
Al the l. & 5. tonight 81
The Pioneer Transfer Company is pre-
pared TO handle your baggage or any
! kind of drayage work at reasonahIe
PRICES. Office on Fifth street just north
OF Main street. Phone Main l. II
Ell CENTRIC CYCLERY
Motorcycle, .bycycle anu Gil kinds of
repairs. Fifth St, north Of Main. =
Safety Razor Blades Sharpened
We absolutely guarantee to make
your blades as good as new and for
less than half the price See the ma
chine in our window and bring in YOUR
blades. Ell Centro Hdw & Imp Co. If
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-23

PARTIES WISHING STORAGE SPACE
We have leased the large sheet iron
warehouse formerly occupied by the Ham
liton Supply Co, and are prepared to hap
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., 1912-08-23

CONTINUED ON PAGE FOURJ
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-23

The French Spy one of the
greatest military dramas evere seen
At the l.. & S. tonight. 97
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-13
APPLICABLE TO
OCCUPY MOUND
Franklin TwirIer to Pitch
for T. A. c. Tomorrow.

Harry Apologize, the Franklin
twirler, will not be idle tomorrow de-
spite the fact hat his teammates will
not be working. Apple" has been
asked to pitch for the ~Tottenville A.
@. against the Alaskas, Of West New
Brighton, on the Ilatter's grounds to-
morrow afternoon. The game Is in
the Staten Island championship
series and Manager Shea is anxious
to annex the victory. With Apple
gate on the slab the Alaskas would
have to set a speedy pace to beat out
the Tottenvillans.
"Artie" Romer, the slab artist OF
the T. A. c.. will not be on the
mound for his favorites today or to-
morrow. This sends the Tottenville
stock down many per cent. In the
game today as he is without doubt
the best twir1er in these parts, being
of league calibre. The Stapletons
are fortunate that Romer will not be
on the mound against them and VIC
tory does not e SO certain for the
r. A. G. boys now. However, there1l
be a large crowd to cheer the homo
team and thereby do their share In
helping their nine win. Robedee will
occupy the pivot position.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-13

Whether or not music has its charms
will be told by Joe Honan, the Eight
ing Wait, r." after he hears the strains
of c. Hozard Smiths Military Band
ut the Permo A. A. stag Monday night
and her climbs into the ring to meet
Tony Burns, of Philadelphia, the rugged
italian lightweight. The bout is sched-
hled to go six rounds and from all ap-
pearances and former performances, the
60 will last the scheduled time. Honan
and Burns met some time ago in New
Brunswick and they were rematched by
THE local management because Of the
good performance they gave. Honan
who is a short, stoeky and aggressive
boxer will meet one Of his own style
I'm Burns, the rugged little italian. The
appearance Of both boys when they
grasp their mits before starting hos
tilities will be pleasing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-13
MARIONS ARE
IN GOOD TRIM
Will Try and Scalp Oasis
at Highlands.

Watson's bunch Of Marions are
scheduled to play the Oasis at the
Highlands tomorrow afternoon and
the locals expect to bring home a
scalp. Joe" Mullen, Of the South
River nine, will twirl for the Mar
ions and his come back" to the
slab will be pleasing news to many
fans In these parts. The Marions
have a very strong lineup for to-
morrow's tussle, having two Of the
Athletics best men In their ranks.
Highs, the star short stop Of the
South Amboy crowd, will be switch
ed to second base for the Marions.
Other changes will also be made in
the lineup to strength the team.
Here's how they will be arrang-
ed on the battlefield: Joe Mullen,
p; George Smith, CT Gray, 1b;
Higgins, 2b; T. Smith, So; Eyerkuss,
BIB; Holtzheimer, RI: stratton, CT;
Wilson, ri.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-13
MOTORING BOWLING
FISHING BOATING
EVENING VIEWS SPORTING PAGE
BELOHER SAYS
He WILL ENTER
Star Pole VauItsr Will
Compete at Woodbridge.

Atwood Belcher, the former local boy
who supported the crimson and white,
will come down to these parts July 20
and show the folks of his old home
town hat he is still the crack little
athlete of yore. "Atp is now COM
peting under the New York A. c.. colors
and will represent that club at Wood
bridge in the Columbian games. Every
sport that wore the crimson and white
colors since Belcher was a local boy
will be on hand to cheer him on to vic
tory at Woodbridge and according to
former performances, we earnestly be-
lieve he will cop an honor.
Belcher's best performance was at
Travers Island June l, 1911, when he
vaulted eleven feet and six inches,
beating out T. S. Babcock, a brother of
the Olympic winner.
Eighteen entries have been received
by James P: Certify of the Games Com
mittee from the Mohawks of New
York. Among the entries are such
noted athletes as Frank Joyce who lost
a place on the Olympic team by a mar
row margin. Joyce will enter the 1000
yard and 2 mile runs at Woodbridge.
J. f. Bell the 800 yard junior champion
runner of the metropolitan district will
also compete under the colors Of the
Mohawsk as will L. Schneider who took
second place in the pole vault last year
in Woodbridge. Alexander Mckay who
has a mark of As feet in the shot put
will also perform for the New York
club.
The entry of Carl Mullins the local
putter was received by Mr.. Gerity. All
medals are now on exhibition at Gan
non and Sheehy's store iniSmith street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-13
H0NtN LIKES MUSIC
BEFORE He OPENS UP
Little Joe" Confident Of Giving Tony
Burns, the RUGGED Italian Light
weight, Surprise atPermo Monday

John Larson, the local wrestler has
been working like a Trojan since his
wrestling bout was scheduled with his
old time opponent, John Meyers, who
was victorious against Larson in a
former match. This added attraction
will draw many followers Of the wrest-
ling game as tho local man Is ex-
pected to turn the tables on Meyers,
who halls from New York.
Young Levins Of New Brunswick and
Young Ginger Of Brooklyn are booked
to 70 q fast six rounds In the semi
final. Both lads have shown class be-
fore tho members at previous shows.
Two local boys win show action in
a preliminary event. Kid Lewis and
the Montana Kid, both Of North Am
boy, will be the principals. Young
Friedman of New g. Inswick will ap-
pear against the best 100 pound boy
obtajnablo.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-13
Fish Ta(eS.

Acker's, at Sewaren, is a good
place to try for weakfsh tomorrow,
If the weakfish are not biting you
are reasonably sure of getting a
mess of fuke and cells, with crabs
galore for the catching. Ask Acker
where to anchor and he will put you
right.
There Ia a good chance of catching
weakfsh at Morgan today and to-
morrow. George Neiderman, q
guide down there. says he is ready
with the May K, a 30-foot power
boat, to go to any part Of the bay
with a party in search OF the best
fishing grounds.
Captain William Hartman, of Ye
Old Spye Inn at Morgan's, tried
Sandy Hook for founders Wednes-
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Becker, Master Andrew Becker, Phil
Lusi and Mrs. l.. Fr1tze, of New
ark. Rough weather would not
permit much fishing and they only
got six.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-13
SCH|kER WINS
THE MILE RUN
Pride of Oaks Arrive Here
After Boston Events.

Michael Schiker, the pride of tho
Oaks won the mile run yesterday in
Boston by completing the course in tho
fast time of A minutes and 80 seconds.
Schiker had to run against three 9TH
ers, who finished the distance in re-
lays, the first two runners going ono
and a half laps each and the last one
going the remaining distance which
was two Laps. /
"Mike' came to this city after his
event in Boston arriving here at mid
night. Several social functions will DO
held In his honor over the weekend.
He will probably take part In the
Oaks-St. Peter game on the "WX"
grounds tomorrow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-13
CHALLENGE is
NOW ACCEPTED
Ernst Brothers Will Play
= Amboy Tennis Men.

Good news from the s%outherly
direction of the city where Thor
valid and Arthur Ernst dwell. These
two boys, who are fond Of the ten
MS court, have accepted the chal-
lsnge offered by the Y. M. c. A, OF
South Amboy, for tennis matches.
The boys from across the river will
have to show some calibre to beat
Teddy and his brother, no one
doubts that over here.
1t Is believed by many that Thor
valid Ernst is the best tennis player
In this city, 80 that we fans can
rest assured that Perth Amboy will
be represented by the crack Of the
OF the city. The arrangements
for the game have not yet been
made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-13

A story Ia told OF q certain mayo
OF Cork who headed a deputation to
the emperor of the French and ON
menced an Grafton to his majesty In
which he conceived to be the French
tongue. Pardon me-" said the IA
peror, after he had listened to the
speech with much patience, English
/ know fairly well. but. l regret to
say, I have never had an opportunity
OF studying the Irish ~languagel"-
Argonaut.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-13
Birds Appropriate Wasps' Nest.

An unidentified bird had captured
the palm In this neighborhood for Z
unique place In which to build its nest.
It has selected a wasps' nest at the
gable end Of q house In Lovely street
and built its nest therein. The nest
is made Of cotton batting. sticks and
grass. The wasps have been at work
on the nest To- Ieveral years and
what they will have to say when they
return and find their house occupied
remains to be seen.-Baltimors Amert
can.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-13
TEAMS IN
TWO LEAGUES
Entries Close for Playground
Series Prepare Schedules

When the entries closed for the
Fairgrounds leagues yesterday,
there were nine teams In the Junior
league and eight teams in the Inter
mediate league. The schedule of
games will be printed later. The
first game Of both leagues will be
between the St. Josephs and De-
Kalbs, July 16, on Copper Works
diamond. The Columbus and Roy
ais Of the intermediate league will
also meet July 16 on copper works
field.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-13
STANDING OF THE CLUBS
Banks Replace English Saloons.

We are a%Dolishtng public houses, but
We are increasing banks. A writer has
put a question as to the number OF
banks between the Euston road and
st. Adams. and on the south side be-
tween the Elephant and Croydon. Hall
a century ago there was not me-. II
wal London and Westminster that
first set up a bank for the small man
And now you can hardly pass a street
corner without the appeal OF the bank.
The change OF the street corner site
Il suggestive Of other changes.@Lon'
don Chronicle.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-13
JUMPED FIVE
FEET Z INCHES
'Ceuden and Compton Prac-
tice at Bayard's Beach.

Both Luke" Compton and Dug"
Couden pleased a large crew of their
admirers when these two popular
boys cleared the bar at 5 feet and 7
inches in practice at Bayard's Beach
last night. The athletes refused TO
go higher as they wanted to train in
right style, which does not allow to
exert all energy in practice.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-13
MAN WILL
PITCH FOR DRISC0LL

Steve White, the athletic star of
Princeton College, will pitch for
Dave Driscoll's ~balltossers in New
Brunswick tomorrow. White is some
boy on the slab and the huge throng
that will come to see him work an
not be estimated.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-13
GAME BOOKED
AT ROOSEVELT
Lakesidss of Union County
Will Appear Tomorrow.
s,ecsa1 to ths EVENING NEWS.

special to ths EVENING NEWS.
Roosevelt, July 13.-MAnager
Lewis Bradford settled all mat
ters by booking the Lakesides from
Union county. The tussle will be
staged on the regular stamping
ground of the local team tomorrow
and a good crowd Is expected to be
on hand. The two teams have met
In two previous battles and the fans
here know the calibre OF the OPP
ponents.
The Stars will play the knights Of
Columbus, also Of this city, tomor-
row on a local battlefield.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-13
TRAINING HARD
AT HUCUEN0T
Ad. WoIgast Busy at tho
Terra Marine Inn.

, Ad. Wolgast, the mighty boxer
who was victorious over Rivers on
fully 4, is training for his next bout
1T tbs Terra Marine Inn in Huguenot.
Many folks from the surrounding
districts come to Husnenot daily to
see the world noued pugilist. -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-13
How Taste Ia Cultivated.

People who live in climates whe,s
malaria abounds, frequently have to
take go much q~uinine that they get to
love the taste Of 1t, and to take 1t
daily, even when they do not need it,
Just because it tastes good to them.
And yet quinine is n OF the bitter
est OF drugs and these same people,
did they move away from the malaria
district for a few years, would soon
get to detest the taste of 1t.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-13
MAKE YOURsELF WELL AGAIN.

If 0 have thin, poor, impover-
tshed blood, weak and unstrung
nerves, Rheumatism, Neuralgia or
Kidney Troubles, and are without
your usual energy and vim, you
should take the very best medicine.
DIR. GRINDLES BLOOD AND
NERVE PURIFIER
Is tho Best Medicine. 1t Makes h
Weak strong, the Sick Well.
DIR. GRiNDLE, the well known
specialist In the treatment OF nerv-
Gus and chronic diseases, CAT be
consulted at his office, where he has
been located for NJ thirty years.
1T III West Twelfth street, between
9Th and 7th avenues. New YoFk~
COr-rAT1ON FREE, Msdieh