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Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
RACETRACK GAMBLING
by Franklin HichbOrn1

The gamblers who are seeking by
into legalizing racetrack gambling in
California, now admit that their initi
ated bill does not prohibit racetrack
gambling, as set forth in its title. But
they hold the form of racetrack gam
bling legalized, the Paris mutual and
auction pool system of betting, to be
entirely innocent and legitimate.
This argument is being whispered
from one end of the state to the other.
A glance at the principle and policy
of either of the proposed systems shows
that the gamblers are merely misrepre-
senting again.
The proposed Paris mutual system,
for example, would, if permitted, give
the Emeryville people advantages in
Fleeing the public unequaled even
when the Emeryville crime factory was
operating at it's worst.
The Paris mutual system of betting
differs from ordinary bookmaking in
as much as the bettors make the odds.
For example: In race in which
for purposes of illustration six horses -
Tartan, Jess, Jim, Harry, Bell and
Maude are running, the majority of
the bettors back Jess to win. At the
Paris mutuals machine the bettors find
a cashier who accepts their money,
and in return receive tickets which
show no odds, but merely the num-
Der of the horse and of the race. The
Paris mutual machine, which is moth
ing more than a numbering machine,
registers the number of tickets sold
on each horse and totalizes them.
IF at the opening of the race, 16
tickets had been sold on Tartan, LAG
on Jess, AZ on Jim, on Harry,
on Bell and 10 on Maude, the machine
would register is follows:
Tartan Jess Jim Harry Bell Maude-TotaI
16 146 AZ 2 10 224
IF these tickets were sold on the
basis of 81 each, 1924 would be bet
on the race. At the end of the race,
the racing association would take for
itself per cent of the 1924, or $11.2O.
This would leave $212.S0 to be divided
among the bettors on the winning
horse. If Jess won. each ticket that
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25

Ro. 10:10). Though He charged them
ito tell no man." He now bids us to
tell all Shall we blame them for
speaking, when He bade them keep
silence? And shall we be b1ameless
for silence now that He bids US speak?
". SO; Nix 16:15).
II. A MIRACLE OF FEASTING.
Nix. ST., Notwithstanding to eat
That is the state of half the popula-
tion of the world to this day, much
of the time; and of a great multi
tude even in America. (2) The high
cost of living" is now the chief dis
content among the people. (3) The
proposal of the rival political parties
is to reduce that cost. They will not
do it. ca If Jesus were president,
congress and judiciary, we should, and
shall then, need no miracle to cause
that ali should have enough and to
spare.
V. ., II have compassion."-Di you
ever feel a sensation of sympathy. Of
fellow suffering, thrill the nerves of
your body? SO Jesus felt. with Me
three days"-Jesus forgot to eat for
the sake of others TN. 4:31 -34, and
these forgot to eat for the sake of
Jesus. They esteemed His word above
their food Ob. 23:12). That was a
true fast, and a feast follow.
V. 5, IF l send them away fasting"
The Lord may try His people by let
ting them hunger awhile, but He has
q feast in store. (Meditate on DIT. S:3l.
Jesus followers shall not long go hun
cry He'll spread feast before they
faint
" A. From whence?" They forgot
| the five loaves and the five thousand
| INK. SIS, l9). 1t is the way with
us We are always asking whence" ?"
| Facing impossbilities in despair,
| though the Lord has wrought the i'm
| possible for over and over. He
| delivered from Pharaoh and the deep
| sea; yet we say He will kill us with
hunger" (Ex. 16:3). He fed us with
mamma, but now He'll kill us and our
| children with thirst (Ex. 17:3). Oh,
we of little faith!f
| " 5, How many loaves have ye," it
made no difference to Him, but He
WORKS miracles only where nature ends.
"Seven''-that is perfect number and
enough to feed the world; three for tn :
| triune God, and four for His terres-
trial providence.
| v. 5, Gave thanks"-so little among
| so many and yet thankful But thanks
grow, into loaves. Brake and gave
| literally, brake and continued givin g
| (distributing). 50 He gave the word,
| the bread of life, in the beginning
| and continues to distribute it through
| His disciples.
V. 6, "a few small fishes" and these
with His blessed" became a bountiful
| banquet.
v. I, "They did eat and were filed,
lie completely satisfied, satiated. "He
hath filled the hungry with good
things" Gk. 1850. 1t is no fault of
the Lords that all, "just and unjust,
are not satisfied day by day. "Seven
baskets" or hampers.
" s, -Four thousand"-Matthew says,
"besides women and children" The
| five thousand were fed with five loaves
and two fishes; the four thousand with
seven loaves and a few small fishes.
In the former case there were twelve
| a. nch) baskets" full of fragments, and
in the latter seven hampers Ga man
could sleep in one of them). Surely,
the Lord can save whether by many
or few" "Giving does not impoverish
Him." Always more to follow" The
| greater wonder is to follow; and the
best wine comes in the eternal now
On. 2:10.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
MAYOR RAPS GAMBLING BILL

Los ANGELES, Oct. 25.-Mayor AL
exander has issued the following public
appeal urging voters at the election
November to turn down the entire
measure providing for the repeal of the
anti-racetrack gambling law:
"To the Manhood and Womanhood of
California;:
81 wish to urge all voters to bear in
mind the fact that the proposed act
to prohibit bookmaking and poolsell-
ing etc, which will appear upon the
ballot to be voted upon November 5, is
an attempted fraud and deception. The
first part of the title, which is all that
some voters in their haste will read,
purports to prohibit racetrack gam
bling. But the body of the proposed
act actually legalizes racetrack gam
bling, which has been prohibited by
law for nearly three years.
II cannot too strongly urge upon ev
cry voter who has the welfare of the
state and the safety of his own com
munity at heart, to vote against this
act. GEORGE ALEXANDER,
Mayor"
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
NOTICE

Pursuant TO an order of the Board
OF Supervisors of Imperial County, Cal
ifornia, duly made and entered on the
7th day of October, 1912 notice is here
by given that sealed bids are invited
and will be received by said Board of
Supervisors to be filed with the clerk
of the board, up to 10 o'clock a III.
cf November 4, 1912, for the construc
tion of fire proof vaults in the office
Of the County Recorder, and the Office
of County Auditor.
A certified check for five per cent of
the bid, payable to the Chairman of
to be by the board retained, converted
into cash and deposited in the County
Treasury for the use of the county as
liquidated damages in the case of de-
fault or refusal of the bidder to com
ply with the terms of the bid accepted
said board reserving the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
Plans and specifications are on file
in the office of the county surveyor, TO
which bids are hereby referred.
Dated October T. 1912.
NJ. s. Cook
County Clerk and eX-officio Clerk of
the Board of Supervisors. fri-nov1
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR MI
NICIPAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned City Clerk will receive sealed
bids for an issue of forty thousand dol
lars ($40,O00 of five and one-haif (51a)
per cent Municipal Improvement Bonds
of the City of FL centrO in the County
Of Imperial, state Of California, until
the 18TH day of November, 1912, at five
o'clock p. m.
said bonds shall be in the denOmina-
tion of One Thousand Dollars t$l .OOO)
each, dated the 1st day of September
1912, bearing interest at the rate of
five and one-half (51A) per cent per
annum from said date, payable semi ~
annually The first of said bonds to
mature shall mature on the 1st day
of September, 1922. on which day two
of said bonds shall mature, and two
of said bonds shall mature on the list
day of SeDtember in each year there
after until the whole of said issue is
mature,-p principal and interest payable
at the office of the City Treasurer of
the said City of Ell Centre, in lawful
money of the United States
The bids must be in writing and
must be accompanied by a certified
check payable to the President of the
Board of Trustees of the City of Ell
Centro, and for an amount not less
than three go per cent of the total
amount bid.
The said Board Of Trustees reserves
the right to reject any and all bids.
Dated at FL Centre. California this
cath day of October. 1912.
(SeaD LAVINIA NORTHCOTT,
City Clerk of the City of Ell Centro
nOV12
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In the United States Land Office, Los
Angeles, California, October is, 1912.
FE RAILROAD COMPANY. through
Nat r. Titus, its attorney in fact, has
filed in this office it's application to
Of Congress approved June 4, 1897 (35
approved March 8, 1905 (ss Stat,
namely: Serial No. O16615 w = of
El4 of NEA, Section I; E1b of SCI,
1!lG g. fRd T. HW E 8 e & M sWE seris feftl2n NG
81 R. s F., s: B: NJ. Serial No. O16617:
TE E qs E ssS;s SeGtiSn On s Z s. d R.
serial No. o1s61e: SCI s. Of II; s;wA, Il Sec C.
Mo- Non oIssIo 80 l6 81 e. B. sac,,Se NJ Serial .a
9a6621: sEA of NWA, Section 80, T.
dfseS3 d9 81 r. E.. s & B. NJ saot;en Serial % No. o
01662S: NwA of NwA, Section SO. T.
16 s.. R. s F.. S. B. NJ Serial No. O16624:
E., S. B. NJ. Serial No. 016625: NWA
Of sWA. Section 20, 7, 16 s., - =. !
N: Serial No. ,616s27: sEA Of Nnz Il =
Serial No; ol6s2S; NEA of SEA. Z Sec @:
al 0H No. 9V Oi6e2s: NWS Of \ Me- 81 M sestion ser
80, 7. 16 s., r.: 8 E., s. B. M. Serial
No. 016630; SWA of SEA, Section 19,
T. 16 s., II. f., s. B. M. Serial No,
O16631: SEA of SEA, Section 1e. II
16 s.. r: E., s. B. M. Serial No.
016632; NE y of Sc u, section i9, T.
16 s. r. E., S. B. M Serial No
O16633: NWA of SWA, Section 20. N
16 s., r. f.. s. B. M.
ANY and all persons claiming ad-
versely the lands described, or any OF
them, or desiring to object because of
the mineral character of the lands, or
any of them, or for any other reason
to the disposal to applicant, should file
their affdavits of protest in this office
on or before the 30th day of November
1912.
FRANK BUREN, Register.
Nov 80,
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25

and the one in Holtville, and the re-
ception of last evening was designed
to introduce him to the citizens of Ell
Centro. Rev. ID. w. Wise, general
missionary of the church for San Di-
ego and Imperial counties, was pres
ent to introduce the new pastor, ana
large number of citizens responded
to the opportunity extended for Civ
ing their greetings.
Literary Section Meets
The literary section of the Woman's
Ten Thousand club met for it's regular
meeting at the home of Mrs. c. E.
Sprouse yesterday afternoon. The sub
ject for the afternoon was "The Old
Missions of California" and the first
paper was read by Mrs. Flora McKus-
ick. Mrs. McKusick's paper showed
that she had spent a great deal of time
in preparation and her effort was
thoroughly appreciated by those fortu-
nate enought to hear it. Mrs. C. NJ.
Moody delighted the ladies with two
piano solos. Schubert's "Serenade /"
and for an encore, THE Nightingale -
Mrs. o. r. Miller read paper on Cali
fornia missions. After a reading of
the chapter on "El Canine Real" from
George Wharton James book, In and
Around the Old Missions" by Mrs. r.
r. Snow, a portfolio of pictures of the
old missions was shown. The next
meeting of the section will be held No
vember IA, and will be devoted to
Anecdotes of the Old Missions" by
Miss Anne Ferris, and "The Mission
Play will be the subject of a talk by
Miss Anne Madison. The place of
meeting will be announced later.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25

had cost the purchaser 81 would draw
S1.46; that is to say, he would bet 81
to win 46 cents. If, on the other hand
Harry should win, then the two tick
cts on Harry would bring their hold
ers $212.S0, or S106.40 for each ticket
The holder would bet 81 to win S1O6 40.
The gamblers claim that as the bets
are registered by machine, and the
bettors themselves make the odds
there is no chance for swindling. But
there is absolutely nothing to pre-
vent horsemen or jockeys getting their
heads together, deciding that this or,
that horse shall win, and playing the
Paris mutual ma chine accordingly.
For example, to use the illustration
| employed above, had the public re
garded Harry unfavorably, the gam
| blers could have arranged for Harry
to win, with the result that they would
| get whatever the public might have
| wagered less. of course, the 5 per
cent commission which goes to the rae
! ing association.
! This commission, under the Paris
mutual system, gives the racing asso-
citation far and away the best of the
| game. Under the system, the associ-
alton puts its hand directly into the
| bettor's pocket. Under the bookmak
| ing system, the association did this by
! proxy through the bookmaker.
] The figures indicate the advantage
to the racing association of the Paris
mutual system over regular bookmak-
ling
! Under the bookmaking order the
bookmakers paid the racing assoca
| ton $50 a race for the privilege OF
betting with the public. On the basis
of 35 books, this meant 800 a race,
| $4,000 a day for six races.
| The average days betting at each
book is placed at $4,000. For 35 books
this means 100000 a day. Under this
Paris mutual system, the racing asso-
cia ion would take per cent of this.
or $10,5O0. Thus on basis of 35 book 3,
under the bookmaking system, the rae
ing association would receive for the
betting privilege $4,000 a day.
Under the Paris mutual system the
betting privilege would bring the as
sociation $10,500, more than double
their gains from bookmaking.
At the 1907-190S Emeryville season,
1880 races were run; the lowest esti-
mate of the volume of betting is $685.
900, 900 The racing association would
have received, on the basis of 35 books
Isystems:
Paris mutuals, per cent of
$36,O00,000 ..............$1 81 100000
Bookmaking, 1880 races at
| 500 race .............. 756,OOO
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
iHOuni a BODY

The coroner and Undertaken Shafer
were summoned this morning to a
point about IS miles northeast of
Brawley, where the body of a man
was found. The details could not be
learned here today beyond the fact
that the body is supposed to have been
lying on the desert two or three
months, the man evidently having g
died from thirst some hot day during
he summer.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25

There is no need TO fit and adjust
parts to get them together right. They
are 50 made that they cannot help go
together right. All bearings and bush
ings are easy to replace. There are
no complicated springs, eys, ball bear
ings or other fittings, that only an
expert can properly adjust.
Nor are there any parts of which
adjustment is frequently necessary to
maintain good running or to conform
to varying conditions in the everyday
Use of cream separator.
De Laval Cream Separators excel
other separators not only in thorough
ness of separation, sanitary cleanli-
ness, ease of running and durability
but as well i'll their great simplicity.
There is nothing about the opera
ton, cleaning, adjustment or repair OF
a modern De Laval Cream Separator
which requires expert knowledge or
special tools
A person VINO has never tOucneu
separator before can, if need be, un.
assemble modern De Laval machine
down to the last part within a few
minutes and then reassemble it again
as quickly. This is something which
cannot be done outside a shop with
any other separator.
The only way to properly understand
and appreciate De Laval superiority to
other separators is to look over, and
better still to try, 1912 De Laval
machine. Every De Laval agent Is
opportunity to see and try De Laval
Separator.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
OnI Door SOcinI

The ladies' guild of the Presbyte-
rian church gave a very enjoyable
lawn party at the residence of Mr.
and Mrs. w. T. Marable, corner of
Fourth and Orange streets, the grounds
being illuminated with Japanese Ian
terms. A fortune teller's booth was
one of the attractive features. The
program included a piano solo by Miss
Florence Ward, recitation by Mrs. A.
H. Merrill, violin solo by Mr.. Ward,
Chinese song by Georgia and Hattie
Marable and vocal duet by Mrs. C. ].
Willett and Miss Stewart.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
a Crowded House

The women of the Ten Thousand
club confidently expect a crowded
house to hear the Jubilee Singers at
the opera house next Tuesday evening.
They advise their friends to secure
season tickets at once, so as to reserve
good seats, at Dunaway's, for all the
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25

Chief Engineer Chester Allison of
the c. D. company was in town yester-
day and said he had no information
10 the effect that the recent supreme
court decision had wiped out the re-
Ceivership. In view of the absence f
a copy of the decision much confusion
Of opinion continues as to the effect of
the decision on the affairs of the com
pany.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALES shoats: / colt, 16 months
Main st. KISS
FOR SALE-Must go quick: Team of
light mules. Address III. f. DOAK,
Ell Centre. Mss
ALL KINDS of job work done, level
ing lots. cleaning bitches, moving
hay. w. j. REEDY, 9Th st. north
of railroad. KITS
FOUND-Suitcase. Owner can have
same by proving property and pay
ing for ad. Inquire at PRESS Of
FICE. 155
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
Enr NaY Church

A subscription paper is being
passed to raise money for build
ing the projected new Catholic church
building. The church has been Grip
pied for more commodious place for
assembly, and the citizens of El Cen
tro, regardless of religious affiliations,
are contributing literally to the cause.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
ELMER A. TODD

Teacher of PIANO, PIPE ORGAN and
pedal practice piano
at Studio for use of students). Chill
dren and beginners given thorough
foundation in touch, technique and de-
livery. Chorus conducting. Singers
coached in solo work for church, con-
cert and oratorio. Pupil of Middel-
schultz, Chicago; Rudolph CAM, Ber-
lin, and Widor, Paris. Studio in new
Davis building, Ell Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
Automobile Party Here

Mr.. and Mrs. C. N. Talbot and Mr..
and Mrs. 5. f. Babson of Los Angeles
have come through from Los Angeles
in automobiles. The former couple
are friends of Mr. and Mrs. c. z.
Sprouse, of whom they are guests, and
will probably secure considerable
property in the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
Robbed Grammar school

Tuesday evening a burglar entered
the grammar school building and
went through the desks. taking many
things of value. including five dozen
pairs Of new scissors.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
Death of Charles Oliver

The remains of Charles Oliver. who
died this morning at St. Thomas hos
pital, will be buried tomorrow morn
ing from St. Mary's Catholic church
at o'clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
Advantage of Paris mutuals

Needless to say, gamblers who con-
troll racing associations look upon the
Paris mutual systm of betting as a
very good thing. And the betting pub
lie pays always. All of which fur
nshes very good reason why decent
public should vote no on the gamblers
initiated bill to legalize racetrack
gambling under the Paris mutual sys-
tenn of betting.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

tNOt Coal Lands.)
In the United States Land Office Los
Angeles. California, October 10, 1912:
NOTICE is hereby given that SANTA
EE RAILROAD COMPANY, through
Nat r. Titus, its attorney in fact, has
filed in this office it's application to
SELECT under the provisions of the act
OF Congress approved June 4, 1897 $50
Stat, 1856, and the act of Congress
approved March 8, 1905 (33 Stat, i26D,
the following described lands, namely:
Serial No: 016569: VIZ of SWA, Sec
ton 20; NEA of SEA and SEA of
NEA, Section 80, T. II s., r. E., San
Demanding Meridian. Serial No.
016570: NEA of NEA, Section 80, and
r Y of SEA and SEA of NE4, Section
10, T. II s., r. s E., San Bernardino
Meridian: Serial No. O16571: VIZ of
NV section 20; S Y of SW 4, sec
tion II, T.. II s., r. 8 E., San Bernar-
dino Meridian. Serial No. O16572:
NE of SWA and E15 of NWA, Sec
ton II; SEA of SWA, Section s, T. IT
s., X. E., San Bernardino Meridian.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the lands described, or any of
hem, or desiring to object because of
the mineral character of the lands, or
any of them, or for any other reason
to the disposal to applicant, should
file their affidavits of protest in this
office on or before the 3Oth day of
November, IL,
Nov 80.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
New Citizens

Born-at ST. Tnomas hospital El
Centre, October 25, 1912, TO Mr.. and
Mrs. F. NJ. Ballou, son.
Born-At st. Thomas hospital. El
Centre, October "a 1912, to Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Vellinga, a son.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
Baseball Lineup
Rerqptior for New Pastor

At st. Paul's Episcopal chapel last
evening a very enjoyable reception was
rendered the new pastor, Rev. Will
liam Cochran, and his wife. Mr.. Coch-
ra arrived here but n few days since
to take the pastorate of this chapel
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
CathoIic Services

Next Sunday first mass will be 1t
6:30 a. m, second mass at Holtville
at 10 m; Sunday evening services
with sermon at hospital chapel at
7:3O. to which all are welcome.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
INDICTMENT RETUREO
BY THE GRAND JURY
FOR H0LTV|LLE MEN

indictments were returned late
last night by the grand jury
against ID. ii. Williams, Attorney
II. L.. johnson and J. &. kendrick
on the charge of conspiracy to oh
struct Justice, the charge growing
out of the arrest of Lacey Love-
land. city recorder Of HOltyfIIc
Those indicted were arrested today
and released ON $500 bond each.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
CITY AND VALLEY
Bake sale

Don't forget the bake sale at the
Valley Shoe Store tomorrow, a. m. to
$50 p. m. The ladies of the Catholic
church are raising money for a new
church
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25

We Pay $40 Per Bale
at per cent interest, on cotton con-
SlSnments. DAILY Bros. & Gage.
Phone Main g. Ell Centro.-Advertise
mfnt
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
Effect of the Decision

best people of Ell Centre will be on
hand.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-19
SPEAKER CLARK HAS
LEAD OVER WILSON
Situation in Democratic Camp
Uncertain; No One Has
a Majority.

WASHINGTON, May 1s.-With
more than two thirds Of the delegates
to the Democratic national convention
elected, control of the Baltimore gath
ering remains as much in doubt as 1T
did several weeks ago. Claims made
today by the managers Of the different
candidates ut the headquarters in
Washington made 1t clear that mono Of
them will control the convention
through instructions of the ballot, even
though great strides are made for their
respective candidates in the conven-
tions and primaries still to be held.
The Democratic convention will con
sist of 1904 delegates. Under the two
thirds rule applying to presidential
nominations 729 votes will be necessary
for any candidate who secures the nom.
nation. With about $50 delegates still
to be selected the strength of the re-
spective candidates was gwen by their
headquarters today as follows.
Clark, claimed instructed, 3e3 pledged,
So: total, S0l. Conceded to Wilson, so
(not including South Carolina 8 lS.
where the convention Endorsed WILSON,,
conceded to Underwood. 81; to Harmon,
.; to Baldwin, "a; to Marshall, ~; TO
Burke, 10. Considered doubtful. 12z.
Wilson claimed instructed 243j Kan.
sas 20 (Clark), and North Dakota 10
(Burke), claimed rs favorable TO vii,
son (30}, to that of Wilson s claimed
strength 273 Conceded to Clark. 236; to
Underwood, 50; TO Harmon, TO ,d ross, Vs.
Burke. 10. Considered uninstructed
and doubtful 1856
Underwood claimed as instructed TO-
tai delegations OF Alabama, Florida,
Georgia and Mississippi and six from
Tennessee Total, 80. No other claims
made. 8,
At the Harmon headquarters tooav IL
was said a statement would be made
later.