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Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-09
MEMORIAL ASSURED

NEW YORK, Jan. with the ex-
piration today of the option held by
the Cleveland Memorial Association on
the birthplace of Grover Cleveland at
Caldwell, N. j., it is stated that suf-
ficient funds are guaranteed to- war
rant taking title to the property.
About $4,000 will be required to
carry out the project and large part
of this sum has been raised. The plan
includes the purchase of the adjoining
plot as a site for library which An
drew Carnegie has promised to build.
The movement for the purchase of
the old Cleveland homestead, which
for eighty years has been used as
home for ministers of the gospel, is
national in its scope. The first at
tempt to distinguish the old home
stead by emphasizing it's historic signi-
ilcance as the birthplace of a presi-
dent Of the United States was when
Dean Andrew F. West of Princeton,
President John H. Finley of the Col
lege of the City of New York, and
Richard Watson Glider, the poet, with
the cooperation of other friends of the
late president, erected d bronze me-
mortal tablet in the room of the house
in which Mr. Cleveland was born.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-09
Work Wanted
Japanese mixer with 2 years
experience wants a position.
Address METSUTANE,
Box 456, FL Centro.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT

In the County of Imperial, State of Cal
ifornia.
The Ell Centro National Bank, a cor
poration, plaintiff, VS.. John S. Gal
braith, Katie Galbraith. Charles r
lockwood. John Doe. Richard Roe,
Jane Doe and Mary Roe, defendants.
No. 957. Copy of Summons. Dan
V. Noland, attorney for plaintiff.
The People of the State of Caifor,
mia send Greeting to John S. Galbraith.
Katie Galbraith, Charles Fl. lockwood,
John Doe, Richard Roe, Jane Doe and
Mary Roe, defendants.
You are hereby directed to appear
and answer the Complaint in an action
entitled as above, brought against you
of Imperial, State of California, within
ten days after the service on you of
this summons-if served within this
county; or within thirty days if served
elsewhere.
And you are hereby notified that
unless you appear and answer as
above required, the said plaintiff will
take judgment for any money or dam
ages demanded in the Complaint, as
arising upon contract, or it will apply
to the Court for any other relief de-
manded in the Complaint.
Given under my hand and the seal
of the Superior Court Of the County
OF Imperial, State of California, this
25th day of July, A. d. 1911.
MAJOR S. COOK,
Clerk
By " n. THOMPSON,
(SeaD Deputy Clerk.
TIL Feb
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-09
ARE NOW PLACING MONEY
WITH VALLEY RANCHERS
Pacific Mutual Officers Most FavorabIy
impressed With Their Inspection
of This Agricultural District

Lee Phillips, chief counsel for the
Pacific Mutual Insurance Company,
and J. c. Drake one of it's directors
and a banker of Los Angeles, returned
to Los Angeles Saturday night, after
having made a general tour Of inspec-
ton of Imperial valley in company
with w J. Haneline, the valley rep
resentative of this company. They
were deeply impressed with what they
saw, and as an evidence of their great
faith in Imperial valley they recon-
mended applications for loans amount
ing to $4,000, and announced that
they have 100000 more that they will
place on Imperial valley property.
The time is at hand when outside
capitalists must recognize the substan-
tial character of the developments IN
progress in all sections of this valley
and advance the capital necessary to
carry on still greater development. The
action of the representatives of the
Facific Mutual doubtless is the fore
runner of similar movements of repre-
sentatiyes of Pacific coast capital.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-09
SHOE MACHINERY TRUST
MAY NOT RAISE PRICES

NEW YORK, Jan. 9.-Public pro-
test and threats of government action
may cause the footwear manufactur-
ers to abandon their plan of raisin g
the price of shoes so cents a pair.
Officials and representatives of all
the leading shoe factories of the cour-
try are in New York today in attend
ance at the annual meeting of the Ma
tional Boot and Shoe Manufacturers
Association and are discussing the
proposed advance, which was original
ly scheduled to take effect after the
fall samples have been Sent out in
March.
Most of the manufacturers fror.'
Lynn, Brockton and other New Eng
land shoe centers, where a large pro-
portion of the nations footwear is
made, insist that raise in price is
absolutely necessary because of the
increase in the cost of raw material,
but they are inclined to be cautious,
since the statement recently made by
United States District Attorney Asa
| p. French of Massachusetts that he
will investigate and take action if the
manufacturers violate the Sherman
act.
Attorney French is quoted as say.
ing that If the manufacturers engaged
in interstate commerce combine to
raise prices they will be violating the
law.
| John H. Hanan of this city is presi-
dent OF the National Boot and Shoe
Manufacturers Association and is pre-
siding at the convention opened today
According to Thomas F. Anderson, sec
retary of the New England Shoe and
Leather Association, there is no fear
among the shoe makers of the appli-
cation of the Sherman antitrust law
1T is unlikely that the shoe manu-
facturerS will take any formal vote or
the question of raising prices de
clared Mr.. Anderson. "They will dis
cuss the high cost of raw material:
and findings, and there will be taci
understanding on the part of the
trade, q consensus of opinion, tha
shoes can no longer be manufactured
prOfitably at present prices. Wher
they return home from the convention
they will probably advance the price
of shoes to whatever they may consid
er necessary to insure a profit. A
this seasons run. 1t will go into eff
feet, if at all, on next falls out
put.
Announcement of a possible in.
crease in the cost of shoes, estimated
to be 80 cents pair, was not author
lied by any of the officials OF either
the national nor New England asso
Citations. 1t must be plain, however
that any considerable advance in the
cost of raw material must be followed
by a corresponding advance in the
price of the finished product. The
only alternative is TO use poor materi-
ais and cheap workmanship, and nc
reputable shoe manufacturer will dc
that, any more than they will keel
their factories running at a loss. TC
, keep up the standard it will be ne
cessary to make the price accordingly
Any advance in the wholesale price
If there is any, will be small, and there
will be no reason for any such raise
in the retail price as 80 cents a pair.
New England sr0e manufacturer:
deny that the advance in shoe prices
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-09
EUROPEAN. NEWS AND VIEWS

LONDON, Jan 9.-Officials of the
government have been unable to dis
guise the anxiety felt for the safety of
King George and Queen Mary during
their stay in India, although every
effort has been made to do 50. AS the
date of the great ceremony approaches
the apprehensions of the government
increase. Although it is impossible to
have the rumors denied, it is said upon
very good authority that several
cranks have been intercepted and not
a few plans discovered by detectives
whose purpose means the injury OF
their majesties. The precautions for
their safety are so great that detec-
tives have even been put in uniform
as officers.
At the beginning of the year all of
the remaining private telephone lines
in Great Britain passed into the con-
troll of the government under the
agreement of 1905 About $50, 100000
of capital and $4,000 employees were
involv. ed in the change. The employees,
with the exception of few managers,
entered the government service. The
pOstoffice department now controls
100000 miles of telephones with 120,.
900 subscribers. The transfer adds
1 1,253,0OO miles of line and 100000 sub
scribers, bringing the value of the
government lines up to 125,O0O,000
The development of long range guns
has robbed Cronstadt of its historic
glory. 1t is no longer an impregnable
fortress, keeping watch and ward over
the czar's palaces and his capital. 1t
is now within easy range of the Fin
nsh shore and it's exposed roadstead
IS defenseless against submarines. It's
successor as Russia's naval headquar-
ters is said to be Reval, a beautiful
natural harbor with wooded hills be-
hind, down the Baltic coast.
A collection of 10000 valentines
made by an Islington stationer named
King has been offered by him to the
British Museum. Some of the valen.
tines are elaborate, comprising 75C
parts. with prices at $50 and higher
All these valentines were printed prior
to the beginning of the present cen
tury.
London is plagued with multiple
city OF councillors. Despite the abo-
litiOn of the old vestries and the crea-
tion Of borough councils, London has
| IA governing bodies, some of which
Of course are quite small and luke
warm to the mass of the people. The
government, addicted to royal com
missions, is likely to appoint one tC
inquire into the matter. There is {
general wish that the big suburbs
ghCUid he included in the metropolis
incidentally, the extension would en-
able London to retain its prestige as
the most populous city in the world.
Jaipur, ''the city of victory" which
Queen Mary has honored with a visit
is a city of the Arabian Nights, will
great streets fanked by rhubarb col
ored houses, great palace towerins
above all. It is the capital of the grea
state of the same name, ruled by the
chief of the famous Rachlhevaha clal
of the Rajputs, descen ed from the
greatest Cf the legendary heroes
Rawa, who in turn claimed the sun fol
his ancestor. The palace was aban-
dOned in 1928, when the court of the
prince was moved to the great new
palace at Jaipur. from Amber, the an.
cient capital.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-09
CALENCO LADIES ARE TO
PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAM
Meet With Literary Section of Ten
Thousand Club Thursday at Home
Of Mrs. w. C. Whitescarver

The literary section Of the Woman's s
Ten Thousand Club will hold it's next
meeting on Thursday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. W. G.. Whitescarver,
on State street. An interesting pro-
gram has been prepared, and it will
be largely furnished by members of
the Woman's Improvement Club of Cal
eXicO.
AS courtesy to the clubs guests,
who must leave on the 4 35 p. m. train,
a prompt arrival and large attend
ance will be appreciated. The meet
ing will begin at 2:30 O'Clock.
The following is the program for
afternoon:
Piano solo, Mrs. Haley; ''Diaz," Mrs.
Eliza A. Weaver; National Fiestas
and Holidays and National Character
istics of the Mexican People," Mrs
Aguilla, wife of the Mexican consul;
Spanish Songs" Miss Aguilla; Cur
rent Events" Mrs. F'leishman.
This meeting viii begin promptly
at 2:30.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-09
PLANS TO COMPLETE THE
SCAENCK WATER PROJECT
Another Step Taken in Move Toward
Bringing East Side Lands Under
irrigation by FIume System

There has just been placed on file
in the court house an agreement be.
tween Water Company No. and the
Schenck Project Water Users Asso-
citation that is another step toward
placing under irrigation several thou
sand acres of virgin land on the east
side, in the vicinity of Holtville.
In this agreement the water COM
pany turns over to the water users
association it's right, title and interest
in the Schenck canal system and
agrees that as soon as operation on
the canals is commenced by the asso-
citation it will commence to furnish
water to their canals and will furnish
water Turing the life of this agree
ment. Other instruments have been
filed for record, transferring rights OF
way, etc, to the Schenck Water Users
Association
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-09
POLITICS AND POLITICIANS

1t begins to look as if Texas will
go to the Democratic convention for
Harmon.
Politicians who profess tc know de-
clare that if Governor Dix Of New
York is not a candidate for president
this year, he will have second place
on the ticket.
1t is reported that Miss Helen Taft
will take an active part in her fa-
theirs campaign this year. She is
much interested in politics, knows
several of the big leaders personally
and has great deal of influence
among them.
Washington state has recorded it's
first conviction of a woman by jury
of women. A few days ago at Brem-
erton Mrs. Mary Johnson was found
guilty of pounding Mrs. Rook on the
head with a rock. They had dis
i pute over rent. The stone used con-
stituted exhibit A.
Speaking of mysteries and political
secrets, probably the best kept secret
in New York state politics relates to
the Buffalo Democratic state conven-
ton of 1906. Very few were aware
known of it within the last five days
The Democratic state committee on
that occasion was captured for the
Hearst people by exactly one vote.
Control of the state committee gave
those in favor of William R. Hearst S
nomination for governor control of
the temporary organization Of}the con-
vention and of the committee on con-
tested seats. The committee on con-
tested seats promptly threw out dele
gates opposed to Mr.. Hearst's nomina-
ton. The fight against Hearsts con-
troll was led by the late Senator Pat
rick McCarren. Had McCarren gained
control, William Travers Jerome would
have been the nominee for governor
That one vote at Buffalo gave Mr.
Hughes two terms as governor and
practically gave him his place on the
bench of the supreme court of tho
United States
The preliminary expenses of presi-
Dental candidates are mighty heavy
Governor Wilson of New Jersey has
four bureaus at work advancing his
publicity, one in New York, one irI
Trenton, one in Washington and one
in Chicago. The literature sent out
from these bureaus eats up thousands
of dollars in printing and postage
stamps. Where does the money come
from to cover these expenses? That
is the question that is agitating many
politicians. Roger Sullivan, Democrat
iC committeeman for Illinois, is report
ed to have credited Cyrus Mccormick
of the harvester trust with being the
angel in this instance.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-09
CAME NEAR A FIGHT

tBY UNITED PRESS ASsOCIATIONS1
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-A personal
encounter between Committeeman
Guffy and Congressman Palmer OF
Pennsylvania was narrowly averted at
the meeting of the Democratic national
committee yesterday. In the execu-
tive session Palmer declared himself
officially elected committeeman
That's lie Guffy cried.
Committeeman prevented further
II StilltieS
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-09

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA.
In the Matter of the Estate of Stephen
.. Ballou, deceased. Notice to Cred
tors. c. c. p, Secs. 1490-1492.
Estate of stephen y. Ballou, deceased
signed Administrative with will annexed
of the estate of stephen ID. Ballou. de-
ceased, 70 the creditors of and all persons
having claims against the said deceased,
vouchers, within four months after the
first publication of this notice to the said
administrative at 1862 West 23td St, Los
Angeles. California, the same being the
aace for the transaction OF the business
Of said estate.
Dated December 30th, A. d. 1911. .
EVA BALLOU FARLEY,
Administrative with the will annexed of
the estate of stephen ID, Ballou de-
ceased. -
Tu. Jan. % the
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-09
DISCUSS LEGISLATION

NEW YORK, Jan. 9.-The Broadway
Theater was filled with suffragists this
afternoon, attracted by mass meet
ing of the Woman Suffrage party called
for the purpose of discussing legislat-
i've conditions in New York state. Rev
Anna Shaw and other prominent lead
ers of the cause will speak
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-09

is due to excessive advertising, over
capitalization, waste and extravagant
methods. 1t is asserted that advertis-
ing, by vastly increasing the demand,
enables the big factories to undersell
their non advertising competitors.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-09
PARTIES WISHING STORAGE SPACE

We have leased the large shet iron
war house formerly occupied by the Ham
iton Supply Co, and are prepared to han
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., 1912-01-09
FASHION GLEANlNGS.

Hair Decorations For Dre5sy Occa-
sions
Quite the latest and most popular
hair decoration for dress occasions is
the cap of pearls or jewels. which will
be of size to become its wearer. and
allow glistening tufts of hair to stray
in its meshes and ripple below them.
Both caps and hair bands are easy to
make at home. and SO are the dainty
floral wreaths that girls will wear all
winter.
This charming evening gown is very
easy for the home dressmaker to turn
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-09
ANNUAL MEETING

Dec. 18th, 1911.
To the Stockholders of the Ell Centre Ma
tional Bank:
Srs.-You are hereby notified that the
regular annual meeting of the stockhoid-
ers of the FL Centre National Bank will
be held at it's banking house in the city
of FL Centre, for the purpose of electing
directors, on January 9th, 1912, between
the hours of 10 am. and pm.
Jan 3 f. B. FULLER. Pres.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-09

Unquestionable cement construction
by l. V. Concrete Co. Want sidewalk
bid! 94-ti
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-09
POST HOLE DIGGER

Party who has the city's post hole
digger will please return it to the too
house at once
109 STREET COMMISSIONER
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-09

Everybody smiles wnen there's box of
Merriman's Chocolates around John E.
Davis, druggist. If
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-09

To make life worth living. Keep the liv-
right. Jed's Gentle Reminders will do
II John T.. Davis. druggist. If
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-09
SKATING TODAY

II. & II. Skating Rink open, daily at
2:30 in the afternoon and $50 in the even
ing, in Blackinton Hall. Perfect equip
ment. Good order always preserved. If
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-09

Build your new house of attractive
sample. l. V. Concrete Co.. Ell Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-09
Ladies' Tailored Suits
10 PER CENT OFF

From now until our spring samples arrive we will & take cor orders & TO
prices we have still splendid Of samples to select from
Ladies' Tailoring Co. of Chcaeo We satisfaction and
perfect fit.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-09

S &c EFT ORD e r s

XyUMA LODGE. No. 476. Benevolent
" and Protective Order Of Elks meets
every Wednesday evening at Elks'
Hall. Visiting brothers are heartily well
coined Meeting hours o'clock. T. T.
GULL. Exalted Ruler: w. {. PRYOR.
Secretary.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-09
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
PHYSICIANS
DR.. VIRGIL McCOMBS

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Ell CENTRIC :: :: CALIFORNIA
Office. Opera House block. Residence, 9th
and Olive SITS. Office hours, to 5 pm
Forenoons. evenings and Sundays at resi-
dence. Office Phone, Main 6. Res. Phone
M AS
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-09
Silk Petticoats at $3.95

These in black and variety of plain shades. Our
regular $5 grade. Buy them this week at 1895.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-09

(Seal)
Tu Feb 6
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-09
Children's Express Wagons
REDUCED

We which will
omre
better early.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-11-15
PLAN FOR PARCEL POST

Maps, guides, a pair Of scales, a
siX-foot tape line and special stamps
will be necessary to the carrying on
of the new parcels post law, and
Postmaster A. J. Veigel expects to
receive these necessities before jan
uary /, 1913
Notice has been received at the
Mankato postoffice that shortly be-
fore the first of the year Postmas-
ter Veigel will be furnished with
one or more copies of the official
parcels post map of the United
States, showing the unit of area in
which the Mankato postoffice is To-
Gated and the eight postal zones, in
dicating the distance on which the
parcel post rates of postage are
based.
On account of the increase in the
weight limit from four to eleven
pounds, it will be necessary to sup
ply scales of adequate capacity.
is expected that every presidential
postoffice and the. majority of the
offices of the fourth class will be
properly equipped in this respect
by January 1.
Tape lines for measuring the size
of parcel post packages will be fur
nished to the postmaster and distinc.
tive parcels post stamps will also
be issued On and after January !
ordinary postage stamps will not
be valid for postage on fourth class
matter, and packages mailed with
the ordinary stamps will be ''held
for postage"
All parcels must bear the return
card Of the sender; otherwise they
will not be accepted for mailing.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-11-15
Old Maoleton

Mrs. Mary Greig is visiting in
Mapleton for few days.
Roy Phelps started to attend
school in Mapleton Monday.
Mrs. Charley Olson is spending a
few days at the home of Elmer
Phelps.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. II. Taylor, Mr.
and Mrs. B. Centers and e. FroZer
called at the home of Frank Phelps
Sunday.
The farmers are very busy these
days husking their corn and doing
other fall work while the nice wea.
Their lasts.
Invitations are out for party
TO be given at the home of Sam
Chandler in honor of Miss Hazel on
Friday evening.
Charles Olson is i'm the neighbour
hood with his shredder, shreddina
corn for some of the farmers in
the neighborhoOd.
Mr. and Mrs. James Slater anG
Mr. and Mrs. James Foley of Win
nebago were visitors at the home oil
Mrs. Mary Darroch Sunday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-11-15

Princeton, N. J., November T.
following statement:
THE result gives us hope that
the thoughtful voters of the nation
may now at last unite to give the
country freedom and enterprise and
government released from selfish
| and arrogant influences, devoted to
justice and progress.
There is absolutely nothing for
/ the honest and enlightened business
man of the country to fear. No man
whose business is conducted with
out violation Of the rights of free
competition and without such pri-
vate understandings or secret ALI
ances as violate the principle of
our law and the policy of all whole
some commerce and enterprise, need
! fear either interference or embar-
rassment from the administration.
Our hope and purpose is to
bring all the free forces of the ma
| ton into active and intelligent CO.
I operation and to give to our pros
perity freshness and spirit and a
D.! confidence such as it has not had
: in our time.
"The responsibilities of the past
are tremendous, but they are com
mon responsibility which all lead
l share. And with the confidence of
the people behind us, everything
that is right is possible.
my own ambition will be more
than satisfied if l may be permitted
to be the frank spokesman of the
nations thought in these great mat,
ters."
Cincinnati, Ohio, November T.
Even in the moments when it be-
came apparent that Governor Will
son was going to sweep the coun
try, President Taft did not forget
his philosophy and good humor.
We've got to find some comfort
in this" the president is reported
to have told friend "Ill be very
glad to ride down Pennsylvania av
enue with Governor Wilson. II
wouldn't have been so easy il
things had been different, but
would have taken the ride just the
same"
Cincinnati, November 7.-President
Taft arose at s a. m. yesterday in
good spirits, despite his defeat. He
showed no sign of depression anG
good-naturedly joked with friends
who called on him.
One of these was Fire Marsha
Coleman, who said he regretted the
presidents defeat, but was glad thai
his retirement would enable him tc
return to live among his fellow
townSmen.
Il am going to be glad to be bach
among you," laughed the president
who will re-enter the practice O
law in Cincinnati at the end of his
term.