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Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-23

Calero in the course Of which he point
ed out TO him plainly the inadeQuacy Of
the measures that have been taken
by the Mexican military authorities to
meet the demands Of American inter-
ests for proper protection.
The ambassadors attention was
called to the fact that SO numerous
have become the instances Of mistreat-
ment Of plantation managers and the
extortion of money from Americans
that there is already widespread
sentiment, strongly reflected in con-
gress, in favor Of the modification Of
the neutrality laws. SO as to prevent
supplying arms and munition to war
to either federal or rebel forces with
out discrimination and to cease the
persecution Of revolutionary agents
and refugees in the country.
WASHINGTON, Dc. 23.-lt is the
universal belief in Washington among
those who are cognizant Of the rela
tions between the United States and
Mexico that the Madero government is
doomed to fall soon.
Before President Taft left for Pan
anna he approved the text Of note
which was addressed to President Ma
dero.
This note was drafted in the office
of the solicitor Of the department Of
state and was afterward submitted to
Secretary Knox. Attorney General
Wickersham and Ambassador Wilson.
After few revisions, the note will be
tc'egraphed to Montgomery Schuyler,
Jr., charge d'affairs in the City Of Mex
leo. with instructions to hand it in
person to President Madero. Secre
try Knox had long talk with the
Mexican ambassador yesterday in which
he reiterated most emphatically the
American demand that the Madero
government must Immediately give
assurance that it will take steps TO
punish the murderers of Americans,
that it will uevise means to reimburse
Americans for the huge property losses
suffered and that it will do everything
in its power to protect Americans from
further outrageS.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-23

The fact that the people of the val
ley represent every state and practical
ly every foreign country gives va
riety to the packages arriving.
As for the utgOing mail, packages
are still being mailed. though the great
est number Of them have now been
forwarded and are we'll on their way
TO their destinations, which are spread
almost wholly over the civilized world.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-23
support in comfort an enormous popu-

support in comfort an enormous popu-
latiOn. 1t is already the pantry of Los
Angeles, and each year finds the city
more and more dependent on the valley
for food supplies. As the valley in
creases in wealth and population, the
benefits. Of its growth are bound to
spread over all Of southern California
Los Angeles. of course, will receive its
share, but we should render service to
the valley were there not the slightest
prospect Of that result. The Tribune
is devoted to the development Of the
whole Of southern California and in all
that field there is no section where
labor is more fruitful of result than in
the valleY.-LOs Angeles Tribune.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-23
PRESENTS P|L|NG INTO VALLEY
FROM FAR DISTANT PLACES

The business the pOstoftice is doing
these days is remarkable. Last night
23 mail pouches came to FL Centre,
and a special mail car was sent in, So
great was the accumulation for the val
ley. This morning there was another
heavy mail and each train for several
days can be expected to bring many
packages and letters.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-23
Hickev Sentenced

tBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSI
BUFFALO, N. Y, Dec. 23.-J. Frank
Hickey, convicted slayer Of Joseph
Josephs, aged I years, was today
sentenced TO mot less than 20 years
in the penitentiary and not more than
his natural iitc.' He was taken to
Auburn prison this afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-23
MUzzLE YOUR DOGS IS
REQUEST OF The CITY

Mayor Norton calls on all owners
of dogs to muzzle them for a few days
and watch them closely. \ dog sup
posed to be mad ran through the
streets few days since and bit seY.
eral other dogs as he did so. \ crowd
Of men followed and killed the sup
posedly mad animal, but it is feared
the disease may appear among other
dogs of the town, and as a precaution
the city officials will insist on every
dog in town being mIzzled until tha
danger is passed.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-23
Escaped Assassination

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
DELHI, Dec. 23.-It is formally an
nounced tonight that Viceroy Hard
inge, object Of an assassin's bomb,
sustained only flesh wound. Forty
five hundred dollars reward is offered
for the capture Of the thrower. A dou-
BILE guard has been placed about the
yiceregal palace.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-23
tain with the valley the close relations
that the Tribune does

that the Tribune does.
1t was but week ago yesterday that
the Tribune devoted an entire section
Of its Sunday issue to a graphic pre-
sentation, that was beautifully and
comprehensive Illustrated, of what
has been accomplished in the valley
and descriptive of present conditions
and opportunities. This was done part
ly in fulflllment of what the Tribune
conceives to be its duty as southern
California newspaper, partly out of a
desire to exhibit its special friendli-
ness to the Imperial valley and partly,
again, because Of its desire to render a
real service to hOmescekers
The Imperial valley is destined to
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-23
Japanese Mine Disaster

| TOXIC, Dee. 23.-MOre than 200
miners have been entOmbed and ii IS
| feared they ara dead in the Ubari coal
n:'pes at Sapo', island Of Hokka:do.
Three were ra.cued alive. but there
is little hope f.r the others.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-23
Fatal Ihaatar Panic

(BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
BRUSSELS, Dec. 23.-Twelve are
dead and 20 injured in panic follow
ing an explosion in a film motion pic
ture house
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-23

We advance $50 bale on cotton con
signments without interest. Daily Bros
& Gage, Ell Centre, Cal. Phone Main
Advertisement.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-23

We advance $50 bale on cotton con-
consignments without interest. Daily
Bros. & Gage, Ell Centro, Cal Phon
Main 6.-Advertisement.
The Pioneer transfer Co. Is prepared
to handle your baggage or any kind
Of dray work at reasonable prices. Of
flee on Fifth street just north Of Main
street Phone Main ADV.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-23
Growers Warned

rRY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 23.-Citrus
growers are warned to be on guard
against severe frosts for the next fort
rieht in statement issued by the
weather bureau today. A high pressure
area is over the surrounding states and
this influence, it is stated, will be Sc
yerely felt here, although Southern
California will not be so cold as the
states to the east. The bureau pre-
diets cooler weather for Los Angeles
and vicinity, with cold, fair Christ
mas.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-23

An unusually good assortment OF
Christmas trees. Valley HarowaFe.-
AdyertiS ement.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-17
SOUTH CAROLINA
EDITOR IS SHOT
Another Wounded-Muld-
row Has Narrow Escape
During Firing

Anderson, S. c. November 16.-y. b.
Cheshire editor of the Anderson Intelli-
gercer. was shot and seriously wounded,
]. A Mullinax was shot in the arm and
w. ]. Muldrow narrowly. escaped death
ia an alteration in Muldrows office here
today
Todays shooting was sequel TO an
encounter brought about by the publica-
ton in the Inteligencer Of an article to
which Aluldrow took exception. In the
former encounter Cheshire was attacked
with a billet by Muldrow.
Cheshire is said to have entered Null
drow's office today and fired two shots
at him. The first went wild and the
second was diverted by the interference
OF Mullinax. Mullinax received bullet
in the arm. A1uldrow secured pistol
from his desk and opened fire on Shes-
hire. Two bullets penetrated Cheshire
abdomen and two inflicted slight wounds
in his arm.
Muldrows coat was pierced by several
bullets said to have been fired through
window by r. L. Cheshire, Jr., brother
Of " b. Cheshire.
V. B. Cheshire is in critical con-
dition at a local hospital r. l.. Chess
hire was arrested but later released on
$500 bond.
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JOHNSON WANTS
TO PLEAD GUILTY

Chicago. November 16-Jaek Johnson
attempted today to effect settlement of
the criminal charges against him. john
son tried to reach an agreement whereby
he could settle the case under the Mann
white slave act by pleading guilty and
paying large fine, but was unsuecess-
full. The fighter minated that he had
made his call on the district attorney
against the advice of counsel. The pugil-
st entered the private office of Mr.. VIII
kerson much perturbed over the charges
preferred He is said to have admitted
that he feared to go to the penitentiary
and was informed that such would be
! the penalty In the event of conviction.
IT don't like the looks of that john
son said
He then assured the district attorney
not knowing what was in the future he
yet hoped to face the trial successfully.
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chloroform he proposes that It snouid
expire under the anaesthetfc effect Of the
debates of the Senate. He proposes 1ha'
Presidents should be confined 70 the
business of sitting in the Senate ana rs
tening to the discussions in that pody'
Why Mr.. Bryan should think Il neees-
sary to add TO the discussion IN the sen
ate the lucubrations of ex-Presidents'
am at loss to say. If | must go and
disappear into oblivion, | prefer TO sc
BIZ the chloroform or lotus method. 1t
pleasanter and it's less drawn out.
In introducing President Taft, Franz
r Lawrence. president of the Lotus
club. said:
we have seen not so very long age
great President put out OF office by
a popular revolution at the end of g
single term and swept back into it y;
though by whirlwind four years later
And history repeats itself and what ha.
occurred before may occur again"
Andrew Carnegie Speaks
After President. Taft, Andrew Car.
negie addressed the assemblage. In his
speech he said:
I'VE have TO thank you deeply, Mr.
President, for speeches recently deliv
cred. You possess the confidence of al
parts of our common country as the re
suit of your invariabIe ignoring of sec
lions. You have also recently pointe'
ont that the. President-elect, who ma,
we'll be trusted as a patriot and love
OF his country, being southern born an'
the choice of the party strong there
wilI more easily he able to draw still
closer together north and south. merg
ing the one with the other
Root Follows Carnegie
United States Senator Elihu Root fol
lowed Mr.. Carnegie. The senator CAV
every evidence of deep emotion as h
spoke of President Taft's services t
the country, turning to the chief execn
tive with hands extended as he referres
to him as an honorable, faithful, nobl'
gentleman"
Colonel George Harvey was anothe
speaker who paid warm tribute Z
President Taft.
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effectiveness for the public good by this
diversion to political efforts for at least
a year of the four of each administers
ton. Were this made impossible by law
! can see no reason why the energy of
the President and that of all his subordi-
mates might not be directed rather to
making a great record of efficiency In the
first and only term than in seeking a
second term fol that purpose.
-Four years is rather short time in
which to work out great governmental
policies. Six years is better.
Another suggestion | would make is
that executive steps be taken, for there
is nothing in the constitution to forbid
1t, bringing more closely together the
operation of the executive and egisla-
tive branches. The studied effort in
which to maintain these branches, rigidly
separate, is, / think, mistake. I would
not add any more actual power to the
executive in legislative matters, nor would
give the legislative any more actual
power in executive powers. The veto on
the one hand and the confirmation of APP
pointments and the ratification of treaties
on the other, ! would not change.
But IL does seem to me that they
need not be at arms length as they now
are under their present system 1t has
been proposed twice in our history, after
the fullest consideration, by some of
the wisest statesmen we have ever had.
to pass law giving to each department
head seat in the senate, and m the
house, and a right to enter into the dis
cussion of the proposed legislation in
either of the national legislative bodies.
This would keep Congress much better
informed as to the actual conditions in
the executive department. 1t would keep
the department heads on the aui vivo
with reference to their knowledge of
their own departments and their ability
to answer appropriate questions in re-
speot to them.
Would Raise Standard
ut would necessitate the appointment
TO the cabinet of men used to debate
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Holmes of the East Lake Methodist
church.
The following are the ministers in the
several districts who have served the time
limit and will be changed to other pas
torates by the conference:
Bessemer district: Presiding Elder F. w.
Brandon, the Rev. J. F. Sturdivant, the
Rev. S, p. West.
Birmingham district: The Rev. r. w.
Anderson, the Rev. L. A. Holmes, DIR. l.
C. Branscomb, the Rev. X. N. Mathews.
Decatur district: DR.. j. A. Duncan, the
Rev. j. d. Newman.
Gadsden district: Presiding Elder W. e.
Morris.
Jasper district. Presiding Elder S. r.
Lester, the Rev. r. H. Jones.
Roanoke district: Dr. s. L. Dobbs.
Talladega district: The Rev. S. l..
Pruitt
Tuscaloosa district: Presiding Elder II.
G. Davis.
The successors OF the four places va
Gated by the time limit in the Birming-
ham district will be named by the bishop
during the conference. There has been
much speculation in church circles as to
who would succeed to the pastorate of
the First Methodist church, but as yet
there has been no intimation as to who
would be designated.
All appointments and transfers are made
by the bishop and all Methodist clergy
men are subject to his orders. The bish-
OPP as a rule is advised by his cabinet
composed of the presiding elders in the
conference as TO appointments and trans
fers and guides his appointments accord
ingly.
Six of the presiding elders OF the con-
ference have served their terms of four
years and will be transferred by the
bishop. 1t is likely that some Birmingham,
Methodist pastor may secure the ap-
pointment of presiding elder in some OF
the districts vacated by the time limit.
There will also be many transfers OF
pastorates at the conference, following
the precedent set by previous conferences
Many pastors who have not yet served
their four years will likely be transferred
to other pastorates.
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and to defend their positions, and it
would offer an opportunity for the public
to judge OF the executive and his gov
eminent much more justly and much
more quickly than under our present sys-
tenn The rules of the two houses, as
| am advised, forbid the use of abusive
language by one member against an
other. and by the member of one house
against the other house or it's members
somewhat close examination of the
rules, however, of both houses does not
show that there is any limitation upon
the parliamentary character of the Ian
guage which may be directed against
the President. AS to him, the members
pursue their own sweet will and that
sometimes leads them into language and
epithetical description of the chief OK
ecutive that could hardly be called COM
plimentary
IF members of the cabinet were al
lowed the floor, their very presence
would suggest in the possibility of re-
ply, moderation in discussing the ad-
+, ministration which does not now al all
| times prevail. The strongest reason
Tor advocating this change. however.
Is that the influence that the executive
snail have in shaping legislation shall
nc more in harmony with the respon-
slbility that the people could hold him
party that elected him and as such, il
Congress is controlled by the same
political party, as ii generally is, he is
! looked to to shape the congressional
lfoiley and to secure the passage of the
| statutes which the party platform has
promised, Now with such a burden on
INN, he ought to have a greater means
OF bringing about what he wishes IN
me character of the legislation to be
considered by Congress and greater
poWers of persuasion to secure the
9qaption of such legislation than those
Mhlch the mere right to send messages
and the mere opportunity of personal
consultation with leading members of
The House and Senate give him
ooubt not that the presence of able
cabinet officers on the floor of each
House would give greater harmony of
plan FOR the conduct of public business
N poth houses and would secure much
more valuable Legislation in accordance
i with party plans than we have now
On the other hand, Che system would
fenaple Congress TO come closer 10 the
executive and bring the presidency
more effectively into each act and COM
pei disclosure of the reasons justi-
wing it Immediately at the time of the
act and Keep the public more quickly
2dsised by the direct questions of hos
| tile critics which must be answered, IF
The progress of business under eNecu-
tive auspices.
no Sensitive Man Need Apply
"Cne Of the results of my observation
IN The presidency is that the position is
not place to he enjoyed by a sensitive
nan.
The experiences in the presidency
tongllens the hide of the occupant SO
as to enable him to resist the stings of
criticism directed against him from the
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HEARINGS IN THE PIG
IRON r. re Ca Sc END
tcontinued From page onel

tCOutfnueu From fdke Oucb
technical, the contention of the southern
producers being that the existing rates
with low market put them out of 1t In
competing with the northern furnaces.
The railroads are resisting the demands
of the southern producers on the grounds
that the rates are fair and consistent
with reasonable earnings for the rail-
roads. The northern iron producers are
also fighting the proposed reduction on
the grounds that the existing classified
tons In the north puts a freight tax on
them to the markets which would be out
of proportion with their southern compete
tors il the southern rates were reduced.
A decision. of the case is not expected
before next spring. j. w. Mcqueen, vice
president of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and
Iron company, who has taken a proml-
nent part in the hearings, will leave for
Birmingham tomorrow. Mr.. Mcqueen de-
clared that the southern producers had
presented strong case and he hoped for
a favorable verdict
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Burned by Gunpowder

Beedy Arty. a white man. was seri-
ously burned by an explosion of gun
powder yesterday afternoon about
o'clock in the mine of the Pratt CONSOLE
dated company at Cardiff. The injured
man was brought to the Hillman hospital.
According to the account of the accident
which reached this city. Arty carried a
paper sack filled with gunpowder in his
pocket when he entered the mine for the
evening shift. A fire near the entrance
of the shaft caused its ignition. Arty's
lefc limb and left hand were. severely
burned.
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SACR|F|CESSKI
TO SAVE LIFE OF
! NURSE AT DLOCTON
Charles Ponzi, an Italian,
Allows 122 Square Inches
to Be Removed
TWO OPERATIONS
PROVED NECESSARY
Miss Pearl Gossett Had Arm so Badly
Burned That It Was Question of
Procuring Skin or Having
Arm Amputated
by CHARLES H. MANDY

From the late reports, the heroic sac
rifice of BILLY" Rugh, the little Grip
pied newsboy of Gary, Ind, who gave
his life to save that of a young girl
he had never seen will probably nave
been in vain, for Miss Smith who was
the recipient of the little fellows nero
ism, is reported critically i'll, and may
not recover.
1t will be remembered that the girl
was Severely burned and to save her
life it was found necessary to slSin-graft
a large area of the burned surface. Billy
came to the front and allowed his leg
to be amputated that the skin might lie
provided He died from the operation,
and now it seems that the girl Is i'll
unto death. But the heroism of the
boy will not be forgotten no matter how
the tragedy ends. and whenever deeds
OF heroic sacrifice are recounted the name
of little Billy Rugh will stand pre-emi-
nent.
within the confines of the state Of Ala
bama, and during the past few weeks a
deed similar to that of the newsboy
hero has been enacted. 1t is not known
generally OuISlue Oh tHt hltit liiilAlE
town in which IT occurred. The details
are somewhat similar. inasmuch as a
brave man gave abundanty of his skin
that girls limb and possibly her life
might be saved.
At the present writing the indications
point that the sequel will be much hab-
pier than the Indiana incident, for while
neither he who made the sacrifice nor
the girl, who was injured, is entirely
recovered, they are fast regaining their
accustomed health.
Miss G0ssett Badly Burned
During the early part of September
Miss Pearl Gossett. a nurse at the Bloc
ton hospital was severely burned by
the explosion of a gasoline stove. Her
left arm was so badly injured that it
was necessary to skn-graft almost the
entire arm or resort TO amputation. The
physicians decided to skin-graft and a
volunteer was called who would be will
ing to make the sacrifice.
The volunteer was found in the per-
son Of Charles Ponzi, well educated
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Charged With Violating Plumbing Law

William Fl. Porter. plumbing inspec-
tor, yesterday morning arrested Robert
S. Garrison and C. b. Burrows on
charges of neglecting to observe the
plumbing laws. Harrison was charged
with falling to have his plumbing in
spected and with doing plumbing with
out license. Burrows was arrested ON
three charges of failing to have his
plumbing inspected and six charges OF
doing plumbing without a license. The
cases, are set to come before the re-
corder Monday morning.
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NO LIGHT SHED ON
MYSTERIOUS DEATH

Ashburn. Ga, November 16.-Mystery
surrounding the sudden death of Minnie
Marchman and the disappearance of Tan
Cleghorn, her fiance, remained TN olved
tonight W. j. Cochran, brother in-law
of the young woman, announced today
that he would have her body exhumed
for the purpose of having post mortem
examination made.
Cleghorn is still missing.
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THE THE APPRAISERS OF
INDIAN LANDS QUIT

Washington, November 16.-Arthur l..
Edgington, Earl A. MCGOWAN and John
]. Boles, constituting the government
board of appraisers of the surface value
of the 10000 acres of valuable coal and
asphalt lands belonging to the Choc-
taw and Crickasaw Indians, in Oklahoma,
telegraphed their designations to the
President today.