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Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-17
CHILD PREVENTS DISASTER

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 17.-For her
presence of mind in signaling the east
bound overland limited last Saturday
afternoon and preventing disaster,
7-year- old Ileen Martin, daughter of
section foreman at Alta, Placer
county, probably will receive a re-
ward from the Southern Pacific Com
pany.
Her heroism, which saved the train
from a broken rail that would have
hurled it down an embankment, was
brought to the notice of Superintend-
ent H. w. Sheridan of this division,
who has sent the facts to the COM
pany officials and also d letter of
thanks to the little girl and her IA
year old sister Alma,
Ileen was alone when she discovered
the broken rail. She knew No. was
due and running to the block station,
telephoned the agent at Towle, only
to learn the train had passed Dutch
Flat. She then called for her older
sister and the pair ran down the track.
AS the train came in sight the child
rem waved their arms frantiCally and
the train stopped.
Although the rail was broken in
three places, the train was able to
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-17

II. l.. Peck of Imperial said he was
inclined to agree with Mr.. Dutcher
that if the northern route was built
the southern one would also be built
but he doubted the construction of the
northern line if it was not made the
state highway He said the valley
must get together on a plan that would
be acceptable to all parts of the val
ley.
A. G.. Ingram of Holtville favored
adopting the San Diego route and rec
ommending the northern route for the
national highway.
w. T. Bill said he had heard prom
nent good roads worker make the
statement: my advice to the valley
is to get busy with San Diego and it
will then get both roads" and he ap-
proved the advice.
r. b. Moore said the fact must not
be lost sight of that the main object
of the road was for the benefit of
the farmers, who need an outlet to
the mountains during the summer.
w. E. Whsle said he favored the
southern route.
Supervisor Carr said he was salts
fled this meeting would have no indu-
ence on the state highway commission
which would recognize nothing but the
welfare of the state as a whole in out
lining a system of highways.
c. W. Collins said this valley is
pledged to cooperate with San Diego
and on the strength of that pledge
San Diego county is now building it's
road.
A gentleman from San Diego said
San Diego realizes the importance of
this valley and is anxious to get COM
munication opened with the valley by
highway and rail at the earliest posi-
BILE date.
Mr. Strang of Holtville spoke in be-
half of the southern route
Rev. Conley thought steps should be
taken to perfect permanent organiza-
ton.
Capt. Allen Kelly thought two Braw-
ley men should be added to the di-
reCtorate of the association, and on
motion the secretary was instructed
10 suggest to San Diego that such
names be added.
c. w. Collins presented a resolution
supporting the San Diego road, which
passed unanimously.
Secretary Carr then took names of
those who were present and who would
Join the San Diego, Imperial Valley and
Yuma Highway Association.
Dan V. holland called attention to
the fact that Brawley has filed arti-
cles Of incorporation of the Imperial
Valley Good Roads Association, and he
thought every person in the valley in
terested in good roads should join the
association, making it in reality rep
resentative of the good roads senti-
ment of the valley.
! 1t is believed this organization will
send representatives to the conference
called by the Los Angeles Chamber
of Commerce, and it was reported at
the smoker that the several chambers
of commerce Of the valley and the SUI
Dervisors will be represented at the
conference.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-17
GOOD ROADS SMOKER
DRAWS BIG CROWD
OF EARNEST MEN

The smoker at Hotel Oregon last
evening, given by Mr.. Armstead to
promote the good reads moVen e;lt,
was an unusual event. There were en-.
lhusidstic men present from every
town in~~the valley except PraWlcy
and ali were united il working for q
Co:umcn object.
In the unavoidable absence Of Mr..
Armstead, Mrs. Arlnstead extended the
hospitality of the house in the way Of
sandwiches and coffee.
FL Centro Concert Band donated fits
valued services and Miss La Forge
rendered delightful piano solo.
J. Stanley Brown called the meeting
to order in the dining room and was
made chairman, j. J. Carr being chosen
secretary.
J. V. Wachtel Jr. and c. n. Perry
in stating tie purpose OF the meeting
indicated that there was no set pro-
was desired.
A telegram was received from PreSl-
dent Jackson of the San Diego, Impe-
rial Valley and Yuma Highway Associ-
alton saying San Diego county has $50
lll6ll DIT WOlh Oll llt IOGU dllu Will
have until the highway is completed
to Imperial county.
NJ. V. butcher of Imperial said he
favored the northern route in the be-
lief that if that is built the road to
San Diego will also be constructed,
while If the San Diego. road should be
built, he thought the other was doubt
full, and he believed the valley needs
both roads.
f. f. Howe said he thought it inev-
liable that Los Angeles, supported by
Riverside and San Bernardino coun-
ties, would secure the building of the
state highway on the northern route
and that San Diego and Imperial coun-
ties would secure highway on the
southern route He thought the po-
sition Of the valley should be receptive
to both projects. with a view to es-
tablishing a beltl line boulevard.
Supervisor r. II. Clark said he was
inclined to look with favor ON the pro-
posed belt line. The supervisors, he
stated, have been unanimously in ia
yor OF the San Diego line and that
board and the state highway commits
sion have alike favored a route which
would serve the greatest number OF
4 people. He was satisfied that would
| ne the principle on which the state
highway would be located.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-17
ASPARAGUS CROP PROSPECT
IS NOW HIGHLY PROMISING
r. D. McPherrin Says if Present Warm
Weather Continues Cutting Will
Begin Within Ten Days

r. ID. McPherrin, owner of one of
the largest asparagus tracts within
Imperial valley, was a visitor in Ell
Centre this morning, and stated that
if the present warm weather contin-
ues the first asparagus shipments will
be made from his ranch within about
ten days. He says the prospect for
big crop is promising, and believes
that profitable prices will prevail
Mr.. McPherrin has forty-five acres
of producing asparagus on his ranch
northwest of Ell Centro. There are
now probably 125 acres of producing
asparagus in Imperial valley, and
many acres of the plant that are not
yet old enough to bear marketable
crop. H. l.. Peck of the Mesquite Lake
district will have 100 acres of aspara-
gus on his ranch and the former Pha-
lanX Company ranch at Brawley has
forty acres.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-17
PRESIDENT URGES
MORE ECONOMY IN
PUBLIC BUSINESS

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS1
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.-More eff
cient and economical methods for gov
ernment business is urged in President
Tafts special message to congress.
Following the investigation of public
business made possible by congress
sional appropriation of 100000 for
this purpose, the presidents economy
commissions report is embodied i'll
his message. Among the recOmmen-
dations is one that the revenue cut
ter service, costing $2,500,000 annu-
ally, be abolished, and that its work
be assigned to other departments.
In closing the president states the
efficiency commission cost, according
to the present rate of expenditure,
100000 annually, and asks that the
appropriation be raised TO 100000, with
$4,000 extra for the publication of
the commissions findings
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-17
MILLION AND QUARTER
LOSS FROM FIRE IN
NEW Y0RKIT0DAY

GBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSl
NEW YORK, Jan. 17.-Fire in the
Terminal Storage Company's seven
story warehouse, between Twenty
seventh and Twenty eighth streets,
near the water front, did damage of
$1,25O,00O today. The greatest 'loss
was to Wanamaker and Gimbel Broth
ers.
Wanamaker goods worth $S,000,000
we're saved.
All available apparatus, assisted by
five fire boats, combated the flames.
The fire started in the cutting room
of tailor shop on the ground floor
of the Knickerbocker Trust Companys
twenty-five story building. The loss
to this building was 100000. The
Knickerbocker vaults wereethreatened
more than an hour.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-17
BUTTER REACHES HIGHEST
QUOTATION IN "a YEARS

ELGIN OlI) Jan. IA decision by
junior wemhola ci the quotation COM
mittee of the Elein butter board that
the market could easily sustain +
cent Increase. was declared by Joseph
Newman, a pioneer Elgin butter man
and member OF lhe price committee.
to be responsible for the 40-cent quo
tation returned by the committee.
This is the highest figure reached on
the Elgin board in twenty-four years.
THE cold wave has made imminent
n butter famine throughout the coun-
try" said Newman in explanation. AT
the present price it is virtually i'm
possible for farmers to manufacture
butter at a profit, The storage sun
ply will not become a factor this
spring in keeping down butter quo
tations."
Newman predicted further ii
crease within two or three weeks.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-17
WILL ATTACK WITNESSES

tBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS1
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 1.-THE de-
fense for Bert II. Connors, charged
with completely in a plot to dynamite
the hall of records, has> announced
that it will endeayor to impeach the
testimony of the prosecution's star
witnesses, John Mansel Parks and Jo-
seph Bishop.
They are preparing witnesses to
attack the testimony Parks and Bish-
op gave in regard to the plot, Connor
testified in his own behalf
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-17
FRANKLIN ENTERS PLEAS

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17.-Judge
Willis denied both motions to set
aside information charging Bert H
Franklin, eX-detective in the McNa-
mara defense, with bribery of Juror
Balm, and attempting to bribe pros
pective Juror Lockwood of the McNa-
mara jury. After the courts decision,
Franklin pleaded not guilty to both
charges. The trial was set for Feb
ruary 81.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-17
$4,000 AMERICAN
SOLDIERS GET READY
TO GO TO CUBA

CDY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSl
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-Two thou
sand marines, 1000 blue jackets and
six regiments Of infantry have been
ordered in readiness to sail to Cuba
to aid President Gomez to suppress
the revolution.
General Wood, chief OF staff, refused
to state where the troops were mobil-
izing, but admitted that orders had
been issued.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-17
CUBA GROWS DEFIANT

LBY UNITED PRESS CABLE SERVICEl
HAVANA, Jan. 17.-President Go.
mez today conferred with leaders of
the veterans movement" and politi-
cal parties in reply to Americas warm
ing. An effort is being made to con-
ciliate the reactionaries. who plan re-
sistance if American invasion is ne
cessary. General Nunez, leader of the
reactionaries, said, If the Americans
invade Cuba Well fight them, as we
fought the SpaniardS'
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-17
FREDERlCKs COMING HOME

[BY UNITED PRESS ASsOCIATIONSI
LOS ANGELES, Jan. lit is ru-
mored. that District Attorney Freder-
icks is en- route home from Indianapo-
lis and is expected to spend several
months. His return is regarded as
significant, in view of the apparent de-
lay in the county grand iury's report.
Indictments are generally predicted
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-17
VALLEY PRESS FOUNDED MAY, 1901
GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSl
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 17.-Govern-
ment ownership of all industries is
advocated by resolution unanimously
adopted in the convention of the
United Mine Workers. 1t was intro
duced by Philip Burgh of Manifold Pa
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-17
STORM CROSSES OCEAN

[BY UNITED PRESS CABLE SERVICE1
LONDON, Jan. ia terrific storm
is sweeping the British, Scottish and
Welsh coast. Several vessels are re-
ported lost. Four were drowned from
the steamer Ashgrove, which sunk in
the Firth.
The Cardiff reservoir bursted and
100000 gallons of water flooded the
valley. Heavy damage resulted and
miles of railway was washed out.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-17
PRINTERS HONOR FRANKLIN

NEW YORK, Jan. 17.-New York
printers, as well as those of many
other cities, tonight will honor the
memory of the greatest of American
typos" Benjamin Franklin, who was
born 206 years ago today.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-17
FORTY THOUSAND HOMELESS

GBY UNITED PRESS CABLE SERvICEl
OSAKA, Jan. 17.-Forty thousand
are homeless, with 5000 houses de-
stroyed, according to latest estimates,
from the fire, which was controlled
after an all-night fight. No estimate
of damage has been made
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-17
STEAMER is LOST

[BY UNITED PRESS CABLE SERVICE1
ABERDEEN (Scotland) Jan. IA
large unidentified steamer has sunk
off Peter Head after fruitless attempts
to rescue it, during a heavy gale. All
aboard are lost.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-17
CHINA WANTS MONEY

[BY UNITED PRESS CABLE SERV1CEl
LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE London
Telegraph correspondent at st. Pc
tersburg cables that the Chinese gov
ernment has offered to cede Mongolia
to Russia for a $10,000,000 loan
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-17
DAILY STANDARD FOUNDED AUGUST ,so'

pass by moving with extreme cau-
ton.
The passengers were unaware that
anything unusual had happened.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-05
RE0PEN|NG Of Nj. P. CHURCH
Grand Rally Day Tomorrow. Inter-
esting Programme of
Exercises

Interesting exercises will be held
and appropriate addresses delivered
in the Methodist Protestant Church
tomorrow in connection with the re-
opening of the main auditorium.
At eleven o'clock Rev. J. S. Bowers,
ID. D., President of the Maryland
Conference, will preach. Special mu-
sic will be rendered on the occasion.
One Of the leading soloists Of Wash
ington, Miss Ada Files. will sing both
morning and evening services.
At 1880 p. m, Rev. c. R. Strasburg
will deliver the sermon.-Subject,
"The Ideal Church" The public is
cordially invited to attend these serv-
ices.
Dr.. Bowers is one Of the strongest
speakers of the denomination and all
who hear him will be highly edited.
At the evening service Rev. c. r.
Strasburg will preach. His sermons
are always appreciated.
During the past three months no
services have been held in the Audi
torium. In the meantime the tower
has been removed, the exterior paint
ed and penciled, the interior remou-
He'd, electric lights installed and the
walls beautifully decorated. The
pastor and membership both deserve
great credit for their interchangeable
efforts to raise the means to make
this church one of the most comfort
able and beautiful ediices in the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-05
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-05

An out-of-town wedding Of inter
est to Alcxandrians took place at
noon Tuesday at Madison, Conn. when
Miss Elizabeth Blackboard Lloyd,
daughter of Ri. Rev. Arthur Seldcn
Lloyd Bishop Of New York, and
president Of the Board Of Missions
of the Protestant Episcopal Church
in the United States, was married to
Mr.. Charles j. Syhington, Of New
York, formerly Of this city. son Of
the late Major and Mrs. ". Stuart
Symington, of Baltimore. The ccre-
mony was performed by Bishop Lloyd,
the brides father, in the vilFaga
church, and was followed by small
breakfast for the two families and
their intimate friends at the sum-
mer home of the brides family In
Madison.
The bride was gowned in white
satin charmeuse, trimmed with old
family lace and wore tulel vel! fast
ened with coronet Of orange bios
SONS. Her bouquet was an oIdlash-
toned one of brides roses and white
sweet peas.
Mis- Gay Lloyd, sister Of the
was maid of honor, and Mr.. Donald
Leith Sym;ngton, brother of the
bridegroom was best man.
After wedding Journey Mr.. and
Mrs. SymingtOn will live III New
York, where they have apartments
for the winter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-05
FOOT BALI. SUPPLIES.

As usual this Fall finds US With a
complete linc Foot Ball Suits. Shoes
Head Guards. Nose Guards, Rubber
Mouth pieces. shin Guards, Foot Halls.
etc. See our SlOO Rugby Foot Ball.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-05
WeSell Something Of
Most Everything
SWEATERS FOR LADIES

Do YOU want Pure Wool Sweater
for the cool evenings? Then our me
is most complete. We have them III
all colors sizes and styles. Come and
;nsncct our latest styles. NO one else
carries the line. 1t belongs exclusively
to AN athletic store like ours. You
can only find them in such stores. We
also carry the Spaiding line of sweat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-05
Grace Church.

Rev. Edgar Carpenter, rector. SerV-
ices at 1870 a. m. Sunday School, $3.50
a. NJ Services at 1l:OO d. m, and
1870 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-05
roor BALL JERSEYS nmd SUITS.

W, have complete line Of the high
school Jerseys. AIS" our line IN ma
room. navy. black ana gray Jerseys are
we'll stocked. ranging in price from SOC
"a "a 80 each
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-05
CuIi,Dnr;N'S SWEATERS.

In order to introduce our Inc Oh
Chrdr.u sweaters we will for the COM
ing week allow YOU ~ per cent dI'-
count of on any one YOU may purchase.
w, have them in all colors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-05
ST, Paul-S Church.

Rev. P. p. Phillips, rector. Sunday
School, $3.50 a. m. Services at HOO
a. m. and 1880 p m. Rev. j..
Chapman, Of Japan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-05
Second Presbyterian Church.

Rev. J. L. Allison, D. D., pastor.
Sunday School, $3.50 a. nj. Services
HOO a. M. and 1880 p. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-05

Miss Annie Linn, of Alexandria
visited her grandmother, MRS. VIM
Foote, this week in Manassas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-05

Miss Florence Lion, who has been
in Alexandria for some time, is in
Manassas visiting Mrs. Hodge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-05

Mr.. and Mrs. D. Clements who have
been visiting their son and daughter
ia-law, Mr.. and Mrs. W. ". Glenn
ents, have returned to their home in
Jacksonville, Fla.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-05

Mrs. Allison wife Of Rev John Lee
Allison, and daughters. Misses Mar
tina, Laura and Lillian, have returned
to this city after spending the sum-
mer at Wythevilie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-05

Captain Allensworth and family
will shortly move to Alexandria
from Manassas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-05

Mrs. l.. B. Hudson has returned
to her home in Culpepper after an
extended visit to her parents in Alex
andria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-05
First Baptist Church.

Rev. W. F. Watson, pastor. Sun
dav School, $3.50 a. m. Services at
100 a. M. $3.50 and 7:45 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-05
CHURCH SERVICES TOMORROW
Christ Church.

Rev. William J. Morton, rector.
Sunday School, $3.50 a. m. Services at
HOO Il. m, and 1880 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-05

Mr.. George Chisholm and family
have moved to Alexandra from Ma
nassaS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-05

DR.. E. T. Iden, jr., and sister, Miss
Virginia, of Manassas, accompanied
by Miss Pauline Nicol, attended a
house party given by Mrs. Robert \.
Harper, at Colone! Harper's beauti-
ful home, just south of Leesburg, the
first part OF the week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-05
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Interesting News Notes About Peo-
pie of Alexandria Happenings
10 Society.

Mr.. John Bowers and two sons are
the guests of relatives in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-05

Rev. A. r. Lynn will preach at the
Infant Baptist Church 1914 Prince
street tomorrow at II a. NJ, and 1880
p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-05

Second Baptist Church; Rev. c. K.
Hobbs, pastor. Sunday school at $50
= m. services at 1900 a. NJ, and
1880 p. m.
(Contiued on Third Page
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-05

Mr.. and Mrs. William Gibson Pend
Teton, Miss Lisa Anderson, and Mr.
MacgiIl, of Galveston, Tex, returned
yesterday from a delightful automo-
bile trip through the Valley of Viz
ginia, Luray Caves and Gettysburg.