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Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12
( White Slave of
 African Brute"
JACK, JoHNsoN's BRIDE IS SO
 CHARACTERIZED
A vITRIoLIC SPEECH
Georgia Congressman Condemns Re-
 cent Marriage in Support of Bill to
 Prevent Union of Blacks and Whites

Washington, Dec. 11.-A denunciaHon of the legal procedure under which "a brown -hued, k-skinned, thick lip ped, brutal hearted African can walk into an office of the law and demand an edict guaranteeing him legal we'd lock to a white woman" was one of many sensational features of a speech in the house today by Representative Ruddenberry of Georgia. in favor of a resolution he had introduced earlier to prohibit intermarriage of whites and negroes.
 Did Not Get Vote.
 The measure, a direct result of the recent marriage of Jack Johnson, the negro pugilist, with a white girl, did not ret vote. but it enlivened a dull days proceeding and incidentally aid ed in filibuster of Representative Goldfogle of New York that sent the Burnett illiteracy test immigration bill over until probably the middle of Jan- uary.
 May Bring Country to Conflict.
 MT. Roddenberry prophesied that the legal sanction of the mixed marriages ultimately might bring this country to conflict. He declared: that mo br7l- tality, infamy or degradation in all the l days of southern slavery possessed such villainous characteristics and atrocious qualities as the permission of that marriage by the laws of this country"
 "White Slave of African Brute" In Chicago, he said, not only is the white slave traffic carried on, but "the white girls of this country are made the slaves of an African brute, sanc- 1 toned by the laws of the state, and l solemnized by form of the marriage I ceremony"
 Country of Morals, Traditions, Vir. tues"
 MT Roddenberry added: We say | this is great country, with it's mor- als, traditions, virtues and examples i deserving to be emulated and envieG { by the other countries of the earth But we see an African with much bru- tai force, with no moral character with no stamina, in defiance of the l laws of Illinois-yea, in accordance with the laws of Illinois-in defiance ! of the municipal regulations, entering ! the office of a probating magistrate or other legal officer. in that city, ant calling on him to issue to me. Jacl Johnson, marriage license to wed { young American woman, of our ow1 blood, our own color"
 Suicide Preferable to Such Marriage. The speaker declared that fin tn, l fellowship between the blacks and thu whites in the south the blacks respect | ed the superiority of their former mas ters, and would commit self -destruc tions before entertaining the thought 0 marrying with Caucasion girl"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12
SMUGGLING CONSPIRACY
 INVOLVES DREssMAKERa
Wife of Prominent Lawyer Named ln
 the First Indictment.


 New York, Dec. 11.-A smugziinr conspiracy to which many of the larE- est dressmaking establishments throughout the United States are par ties, and through which the United States treasury has been defrauded of a million dollars, was alleged by the federal authorities today A middle aged woman of refined boise. proficient in five languages, was indicted on the specific charge of Facilitating the transportation of smuggled goods into this country" by the way of Canada Customs officials described her as the wife of George Haldron. lawyer, with offices in New York, London and Par is. When arrested she was at a fash ionRble house here today, being in pos session of 21 gowns valued at s1os'0oo, the finest, the officials said that had been seized at this port in years
 Mrs. Haldron was held in $2,000 bail.
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BIsandass at Hartford.

Hartford, Dec. 11-Mrs. Sarah Res nick, who keeps a small store at S7 Laurel street, reported to the police tonight that three young men whom she did not know, entered her store this afternoon held her at the point of a revolver, and robbed the cash reg ister. About $1O was stolen. The po- lice have So far found no clues
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had Re.eIscted by Rod Gross.

Washington, Dec 11.-President Taft was reelected today president of the American National Red Cross at the eighth annual meeting of the organ lzation here. Other officers chosen were: Robert W. Deforest New York, Tice president; Charles L. Magee, Washington, secretary; Sherman AL len, assistant secretary of the treas- ury, treasurer, and William Bullitt solicitor of the department of justice, councillor.
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suiolded to Music of Hv,,,.

New York, Dec. 11-After placing a song record, Nearer, My God, to Thee" in a phonograph at their home in Brooklyn tonight, Mrs, Marc Ult- zen, 50. wife of a well to do architect, and her son, William Ultzen, Jr., turn ed on the gas, fastened rubber tubes to their faces with belt and strap, and committed suicida
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12
Activities by Black Sc. Turks.

Athens, Dec, 11.--It is semi -oficially confirmed that Black sea Turks have been burning villages and massacring ths inhabitants in the neighborhocd of Gallipoli and Lalos. Similar atrocities haVe occurred in the Keshani district of lT'hrace, where 300 Greeks have been The town of Keshani and surrounding villages have been burned.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12
Bid. Called for Porto Rico sends.

Washington, Dec. 11.-Bids for $1.- 100000 of 4 per cent. gold bonds of Porto Rico have ben invited by the bureau of insular affairs, to be opened January 22. These bonds in denom- nations of s5,0eo will mature in 1913, but are redeemable twenty years after issue. Their proceeds are to be applied to ian extensive irrigation project.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12
TO PREVENT MARRIAGES
 OF WHITES AND NEGROES
Resolution introduced in Congress by
 Georgia Representative.

Washington, Dec 11-"Intermar- riage between negroes or persons of color, and Caucasians, or any other character of persons within the United jurisdiction" would be prohibited un- der a joint resolution introduced to- day by Representative Roddenberry, of Georgia.
 "The term negroes or persons of color," Is defined in the bill as any and all persons of African descent or having any trace of African or negro blood.
 The measure was referred to the ju- dietary committee
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12
over 1s,oOo Autos in This stat..

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 11-At the annual banquet of the New Haven Auto club tonight Secretary of State Matthew H. Rogers, who was a guest, said that the revenue from auto regis tration the last year amounted to &275,030 and that there are now more than 1s,00O machines owned In the state
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steamship Arrivals.

Marseilles, Dec. 8.--Afriyed, steamer Madonna, New York.
 New York. Dec. 11-Arrived, steam CT Chicago, Havre
 New York, Dec. 11.-Arriyed, steam e Finland, Antwerp
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c.Iebr,ted tootb Bir4bdsv

Howard, Kansas, Dec. 11-Descend - ants of George Munsinger gather | here today to celebrate the tooth an niversary of his birth. MT. Munsin. ger has IA descendants living out co a total of 1ts, sixty five of whom were present today.
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Auto Runs Down Hsrtford Msr.

Hartford, Dec. 11.-Edwin A, New ton of the grocery firm of Newton & Burnett was struck by an auto truck driven by Harry Abrey tonight and re- ceived injuries from which he may die. He has fractured skull. Abery was arrested
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CabIed Paragraphs
Tribesmen Kill Captain Ackford.

Teheran, Persia. Dec. 11.--Captain Ackford of the British army has been killed by tribesmen near Shiraz, cap ital of the province of Ears.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12
Prlees prep on nour,e,

St. Petersburg. Dec. 11.-Prfces on the Bourse have been dropping daily. There was a heavy fan today owing to reports of q crfticai tension be- tween Russia and Austria
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12

After Saving Up NiekeIs Since 1888, Mrs. Emily Kun of New York lost the entire, bagful, 10000 in alto burglar.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12
Landlords and Tenants Riot.

Lisbon, Portugal, Dec. 11.-Serious rioting between landlords and tenants last evening necessitated the calling out of troops to restore order.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12

Alderman James J. Smith, of New York City proposed an ordinance to make six day bicycle racing illegal.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12

A Slight Earthquake lasting several seconds was felt at Calais, Me-, yes- terday. No damage was reported.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12

The Health of the Navy Was Good during 1911, showing a slight improve ment over that of the previous year.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12

James Otis kaler, author of 145 books written especially for boys, to whom he was better known as James Otis, died yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12
Minister Calhoun a, Annoy.

Minister Calhoun at Annoy.
 Annoy, China, Dec. 1.-The United States minister to China. William J. Calhoun, with Mrs. Calhoun and a party of friends, arrived here today on board the United States cruiser Rainbow.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12

Col. c. B. Montague, soldier of for tune. and first mayor of Sitka, Alaska, died in Portland, Ore, aged S3.
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Enqineers' Strike May Be Settled.

London, Dec. 11.-A speedy settle ment of the strike of locomotive eng1- neers on the Northeastern railroad IS now hoped for, as the lord mayor of Newcastle has intervened.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12

William w. Stone, formerly of Pres ident Roosevelt's secret service staff, died at his home at Concord, N. H., Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12
Two Months for. suffraaette.

London, Dec. 11.--A militant suffra- gette named Elsie Howey was sen fenced today to term of two months imprisonment for turning in a mum Der of false alarms of fire last night
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12

President Taft is Considering an of fer of the Kent professorship at the Yale Law school. The place has been vacant for several years.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12

The House of Lords passed the anti white slave bill adopted some time ago by the house of commons. The bill provides for fiogging for first offend- CTS
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12

"The Large Number of feeble mind ed children today is direct result of the overwork and overstrain to which the mothers are subjected in the fac tories. This is the conclusion of pr. Max Schlapp. head of bureau which was established by the New York de- partment of charities a year ego for the study of defective children.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12

Odessa, Russia, is gripped by a coa. famine as a result of the Balkan trou- ble.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12

The Christmas Demand for new quarters and halves is greater this year than ever before.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12

President Taft Will Leave Washing ton at midnight December 19 for Key West, Fla. whence he will sail on the afternoon of December 21 for Panama on the battleship Arkansas. Mrs. Taft, a military aide. Secretary Hilles, c. P. Taft, the presidents brother, and probably several other persons win be in the party.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12

Caesar, the Pet Dog of the late King Edward, is seriously i'll in London.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12

As a Protest Against the High Cost of living, more than 1000 workmen of Grgenta, province of Fererra, Italy, fired the house of the mayor
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Condensed TeIegrams
The Supreme Court of Missouri ruled that a divorced woman is g widow.

Stephen Ranmaker of Woodhaven, l.. l., was kicked to death by a mule.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12

George F. Heath, the Oldest hand press printer and compositor in the United States, celebrated his eighty fourth birthday in Tarrytown N. Y.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-12
NOTICE OF SALE OF SCHOOL
BONDS OF MELOLAND SCHOOL

Board Of supervisors Of Imp imperial conne
ty, California, will receive sealed bids
court House of Imperial County, at Ell
Centre, California. for the purchase Of
of the Meloland School District, duly
and regularly issued by the Board of
Supervisors on the 7th day of October,
Bond No l, for Five Hundred Dol
lars, to run three years, due and pay
able on the 7th day of November, 1915,
with six per cent interest from date of
issue, payable mi-annually.
Bond No. 2, for Five Hundred Dollars,
TO run four years, due and payable on
six per cent interest, from date of is
sue. payable semi annually.
Bond No. 8. for Five Hundred Dol
on the 7th day Of November 1sf7, with
six per cent Interest from date of is
sue. payable semi-annually.
Dond No. 4, for Five Hundred Dol
: lars to run six years, due and payable
on the 7th day of November, 1918, with
six per cent interest from date of is
| sue, payable semi-annually.
! Bond No. 5, for Five Hundred Dol
lars, to run seven years, due and pay
able on the 7th day of November, 1919
with six per cent interest from date OF
issue, payable semi-annually.
Bond No. 6. for Five Hundred Dol
lars, to run eight years, due and pay
aDle on the TN day OF November, 1870
with six per cent interest from date
of issue, payable semi-annually.
/ Bond No. Z, for Five Hundred Dol
/ lars, to run nine years, due and pay
able on the 7th day of November, 1921
| with six per cent interest, from date
of issue, payable semi annually.
| Bond No. 8. for Five Hundred Dol
lars, TO run ten years, due and payable
on the 7th day of November, 1922, with
six per cent interest from date of is.
sue, payable semi annually.
| Said bonds shall be sold to the high
est bidder or bidders for not less than
par. All bids shall be for the purchase
of said bonds as soon as they shall be
ready for delivery,
Each bid shall be accompanied by a
check, certified by responsible bank
for five per cent of the par value OF
/ bonds, payable to the County Treasurer
of Imperial County, California, as an
assurance that the bidder will take Sc
much of the bonds as he shall bid for
and will pay the price therefore should
! they be awarded to him.
! Upon delivery of and payment fol
said bonds to the amount awarded to
such bidder his certified check OF
checks will be returned TO the bidder
By order of the Board of Supervisors
of Imperial County.
NJ S. COOK,
lat Clerk.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-12
WOMEN HIDDEN IN NINE

Los Angeles Examiner: A graphic
account of the dangers surrounding six
American women during fierce en-
gagement between Mexican factions
around FL Tigre mine south of Doug
las was recounted yesterday by j. w.
Malcolmson, consulting engineer Of
inns mining company, who is staying at
the Hotel Alexander here en- route TO
San Francisco.
During three day engagement dur
ing which the federals defended ana
the rebels attacked the El Tigre mine.
Malcolmson remained at telephone
station in Douglas, the only line be-
tween the imprisoned Americans and
civilization.
AT the rumored approach of General
SalaZar at the head of a rebel force
of 500, the Americans who were EN-
ployed at the mine, made an effort to
reach Douglas, so miles northwest
with their womenfolk. They found all
bridges down after 30 mile sortie
and We're compelled to return Less
than six hours later Salazar and his
force arrived and laid siege to the
mine, which was guarded by less than
100 federals. The American men laid
up store of provisions in a tunnel of
the mine with mattresses, water and
bedding. Here they left six women
who remained at the mine together
with so rifles and 5000 rounds of am
munition.
The Americans took no active part
in the conflict expect that they pre-
pared themselves for the exigency of
an attack upon the tunnel which held
the women.
After three-day struggle SaIazar
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-12
1t. PauI'S tEpiscopaD Chapel

Sunday school service at 10 a. m,
divine service with sermon at IL a.
the Rev. d. Wellesey Wise of Cardiff
by-the-Sea officiating. The new clergy
man appointed to the charge of st.
Paurs congregation, FL Centre, and St.
Marks. Holtville the Rev. William
Cochran IF ST. Louis, No, is now en-
route with Mrs. Cochran and are eX-
pected to arrive here next Thursday,
Their daughter is visiting with rela
tives in the east and will come on
later. They will occupy the Fred
Fleishman house on Hamilton avenue,
as soon as Mr. Fleishman and family
move into their new house. a r"cep-
tion will be given by the members and
friends of st. Pauls to their new min
lister and his wife at an early date,
notice of which will be given in the
Press next week. Hereafter there viii
be regular services weekly at st. Pauls
chapel, notice of which will appear
from week to week. Religiously dis
posed people in the community, not af-
filiated with other Christian congre-
cations, are invited to cast their lot
with us. The general public is invited
and will be made welcome at our ser
vices.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-12
Methodist Church

Rev. oliver Saylor the pastor Of the
Methodist Episcopal church of Ell Cen
tro, having returned from conference
and being assigned TO the FL Centre
church for the third year, will be in
his pulpit at both the services Sunday,
In the morning his text will be: The
Tree of Life Planted in the Midst of
the Garden" in the evening it will be:
Love and Truth" Junior league meets
at $50 p. m, Epworth league at $3.50
p. m. and the evening preaching III
7:30. Harry w. Krotz has been chosen
choir leader and will lead a large
chorus choir. Some splendid music is
being prepared New members will be
received. You are welcome. oliver
Savior. pastor.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-12

took passssSion ana msds q damanS
upon the Americans for the goods
which remained stored in this tunnel.
Fearing that the rebels would learn
the whereabouts of the women, the
Americans employed strategy, and
went first into the tunnel bringing out
with them on their return some of the
rifles and ammunition. Salazar was
deceived by the ruse and did not car
ry his search for provisions further.
Immediately upon the departure Of
the forces the six women were hurried
north to Douglas, where they are now
in care of officials of the mining com
pany
Malcolmson, who relates the story
kept constantly in touch with the
Americans at the mine from the office
in Douglas through a transmission
wire which had been cut down in
power to serve as a telephone wire
The event occurring about a month ago,
told seriously upon the consulting en-
gineer's nervous system, and he is
making tour of the Pacific coast to
recuperate.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-12
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
STATE AND COUNTY TAXES FOR
1012-1013. IMPERIAL COUNTY, CAL

Notice is hereby given that the taxes
real property, and one half Of the taxes
on all real property will be due and
payable on the second Monday In Oc-
tober, and will be delinquent on the
last Monday in November next there
after, at six o'clock p. M, and that un-
less paid prior thereto, Is per cent will
be added to the amount thereof, and
that if said one-half be not paid before
the last Monday in April next, at sI4
O'Clock p. nj. an additional five per
cent will be added thereto. That the
remaining one-half OF the taxes on all
real property will be payable on and
after the first Monday in January next,
day in April next thereafter at six
o'clock p. m. and that unless paid prior
thereto, five per cent will be added to
the amount thereof.
Both installments of taxes may be
paid at the time the first installment is
due and payable.
j. " wACHTEL,
Tax Collector, Imperial County.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-12

An even dozen racing machines are
entered in the fifth annual Los Angeles
to Phoenix automobile even, and
purses to the amount of $3.50 have
been offered for the winners to be split
65, 25 and 10 per cent. The race is
scheduled to start from Los Angeles
on the night of October 26, the last car
leaving at midnight and the first car
to start away at II o'clock sharp the
rest at intervals of five minutes
The entries closed Thursday with
John S. Mitchell at the Hollenbeck ho-
tel.
The 1912 event will without doubt
be the fastest in the history Of the
great desert classic and thousands of
spectators will line the course along
the path of the ocean-to- o-ocean high
way and cheer the speed demons on
their mad dash to glory.
The drawings for position of start
will be held next Thursday at noon at
the Hollenbeck and the details of the
rules will be discussed by the drivers
and the mechanics.
1t was announced yesterday that
Mlcky Kern, well known as the part
ner of Harvey Herrick in the 1910 race
has joined the Simplex forces and will
aid the Simplex in preparation for the
event. AL Faulkner and Kern viii
leave Los Angeles tomorrow mornint
for trip over the course Although
the Simplex racer has not arrived vet
the Simplex crew will take the time
to study road conditions. Kern is one
of the best mechanics in the south
west and will be a valuable aid to the
race.
Three Cadllacs and two Americans
are now on the course with their rae.
ing cars and all report the roads in
good condition in places while in othe,
sections heavy rains have washed the
read beyond recognition. The section
connecting Ontario and Bloomington
will be opened the latter part of tn,
week.
| Louis Nikrent, in his Buick, will
| make another trip over the course tn.
| first of the week, while the other car.
| entered will follow. All the driver.
will be in Los Angeles before the 17tl
| OF the month so as to attend the draw
ings
! The fund for the ocean-to-ocea,
| highway was swelled yesterday wher
| the following subscriptions were made
herby-Kayser Shoe company, S25
y. B. Blackstone, S1O0; Los Angelo
Manufacturing company, 500; J. M
Hale company, 500. The total fun,
subscribed to date is $2241O
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

moi Goal Lands.-Serial No. O46?3l
Department of the Interior United
States Land Office at Los Angeles. Cal
October 4, 1912. NOTICE is hereby
San Diego, Cal, assignee of Mary
Lyons, who, on June 5, 1907. made
Desert Land Entry No. 1864, Serial NO
04673, for NWA SEA-, S1A NEH. Sh
SW 4, Seetion 8, Township Is S, Range
u b., s; B. NJ, being Tract POS, accord
N IN TO the resurvey now being made, in
1. 10 s., r. IL E., S. B. NJ, being the
land described according to the resur-
Vey authorized by act of July /, 1902
as the NWA of Section Is, and Lots 1.
z, ., and 5, and that portion of Sec
uon 10 lying south of Lots and A.
and north of Tract So, and that portion
OF Section 10 lying east of Tract 62 In
rejected survey limits of Tract rs
north of a line projected west from
SW corner Lot in said Section is, 10
an Intersection with east line Of Tract
g. all in T. Is s., R. IL E., S. B. NJ, has
filed notice of intention to make finaI
above described, before the Clerk or
the Superior Court Of Imperial County.
at Ell Centre, California, on the 14th
day of November, 1912, at 10 O'clock
a. m.
Claimant names as witnesses. T q
DeioZier, Frank Salisbury, F. b Fuilar
Phillip Metz, all of Ell Centre, Cal
FRANK BUREN,, Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-12
RSONALS

Mrs. L. H. Orr has returned from
Pasadena, where She passed the sum
mer.
Rev. ]. A. Brubaker of Pomona is in
the valley and is apt to become a per
manent resident of the valley.
George W. Nixon has returned from
Los Angeles much improved in health
after his long and very severe expert
ence with broken leg. He was ac-
companied by his mother and sister
John B. Osborn and s. A. Reed, prom
inent business men of San Diego, are
in town. They are the owners of 100
feet frontage on Main street, southeast
corner Of Main and Seventh, and they
are considering the propriety of build
ing on their property.
Curtis Hopgood, who has been quite
i'll for some weeks, is improving in
health. He has been Joined by his
father, who came recently from Ken
lucky, and his mother is expected 20
arrive. The parents will probably re
main in the valley
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-12

been a great deal of stealing going on
about Ell Centre, and it appears that
there is an organized band of robbers
operating here, which makes it de-
sirable that people watch their valu-
ables closely. Both city and county
officials have been hunting the perpe-
traitors of the work, but as yet they
have not been run down.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-12
Eastern star EntertaiHS

Signal Chapter, Order of Eastern
Star, entertained members and friends
at a social dance last evening at Ma
sonic hall. Full arrangements for u
pleasant time had been made and those
attending enjoyed the evening TO the
full.