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Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-20
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
mot Coal ands-07QO2l

Department OF the Interior o. s. Land
1912.-NOTICE is hereby given that
AMOS C. FELL, of Imperial, Cal, who.
on February II, 1910, made homestead
entry, No. 07S03 for tract 81, township
- s., range IA E., S. B. meridian, has
filed notice of intention to make final
Communication proof to establish claim TO
the land above described, before the
Clerk of the Superior Court of Imperial
County, at Eel Centre. California, on the
18th day of April, 1912.
Claimant names as witness: Henry
J. Kerker of Ell Centre, Cal; Arthur s.
Fell of Ell Centre, Cat; Erman r. Elder
of Imperial, Cal; e. G. Fell of Imperial,
Cal. FRANK BUREN,
apr7 Repister
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-20
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
c. c. p, Secs. 1890 1892

In the Superior Court OF the County OF
Imperial, State OF California.
In the Matter of the Estate of DAVID Z.
GRAHAM, Deceased
Estate of David c. Graham, deceased
Notice is hereby given by the UNDER
signed, administrator of the estate of
David c. Graham, deceased, to the cred
itors of and all persons having claims
against the said deceased. to exhibit them,
with the necessary vouchers, within four
months after the first publication OF this
notice to the said administrator. at the
law Office of Conkling a. Brown, in the
Thomas Beach building, In the City 0r
| Ei Centre, Imperial County Califorl i.4
the same being the place for the tran.
| saction of the business of said estate ia
said County of Imperial.
! Dated March 11th. A. n. 1912.
II. n. FORREsTER
! Administrators Of the Estate ~ DAvid n.
Graham, Deceased. tu-mayG
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-20
THREE ARE DYING

GRy UNITED PRESS ASSOtHATIONSl
SEATTLE, March 20,-Entering the
offices of Drs. w. l.. Akey and Samuel
Fiskimb, a man giving the name OF
A. A. Anderson, aged 40, shot both
doctors and then dashed downstairs
into the street. After running three
blocks he shot himself through the
body All were taken to the city hos
pital, where they are reported dying,
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-20
CONFERENCE OF GOVERNORS

TBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSI
SACRAMENTO, March 20.-An i'm,
pOrtant conference of Governors John.
son of California, Hay of Washington
and Hawley of Idaho will take place
here when Hay and Hawley go to San
Francisco to select sites for state
buildings at the exposition. The gov
ernors wired Mr.. Johnson that they
will visit him at Sacramento. The
progressive campaign is believed to be
the subject of this conference.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-20
TRIED TO ROB MINE

[BY UNIFIED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSl
SAN BERNARDINO, March 20
The news was received today of an
account of revolver battle at Owl
Springs, when alleged bandits attempt
ed to seure $4,000 worth of bullion
from the Central Lode Mining Com
pany's safe. Slim" Langley and Bert
Lane, desert teamsters, alleged to have
attempted to loot the safe, are be-
lieved to be fatally wounded. Watch
man Henry Preston was shot through
shoulder.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-20
CATHOLIC CHURCH BURNS

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS |
WHITTIER, March 20.-Fire yester-
day destroyed ST. Mary's Catholic
Church. Matches in the vestry are
believed to have been the cause. The
loss is $500. insurance $4,000
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-20
FOR SELF GOVERNMENT

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
STANFORD UNIVERSITY, March
2O.-The student body is voting today
on the proposition of self government
and discipline along the lines effective
in the University of California, doing
away with discipline supervision by
the faculty. If the plan carries. Ken
meth Dole of Riverside, eX-football cap
tain, will be a member of the advisory
board of five students controlling dis
cinline
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-20
RoosEVELTIANs CONTROLLED

GBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
POPLAR BLUFFS, Mo-, March 20
The Roosevelt delegation completely
controlled the fourteenth Missouri dis
trict convention meeting to name dele
gates to the national convention. Real
izing their defeat, the Taftites an
nounced that they would contest the
delegation named, and then held a
separate convention
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-20
EIGHT WERE KILLED

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
SCRANTON, Pa, March 20,-Eight
persons were instantly killed this
morning and another seriously hurl
by a gas explosion, which wrecked
the home of John Cavalla at Dunmore
The dead are: Mrs. John Cavala
Rose Cavalla, aged 3; Lucy, Il; Liz
zie, 13; Dominick, IA; William, 20;
Mrs. Vito Summa. Frank Summa.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-20
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
c. c. P. Secs. 1890 1902

In the Superior Court of the County of
Imperial: State OF California.
In the Matter of the Estate of LEE
RICHARDSON, Deceased.
Estate of Lee Richardson, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the UNDER
signed administrator of the estate of
Lee Richardson. deceased, to the cred
itors of and all persons having claims
against the said deceased TO eXhihl.
them, with the necessary vouchers, with
in four months after the first publication
of this notice to the said administrator,
ut the law Office of Conkling u Brown, In
the Thomas Beach building in the City
of FL Centre, Imperial County, Califor-
MIA, the same being the place for the
transaction of the business of said es-
tate in said County of Imperial.
Dated March nth. A. ID. 1912
Il. E. FORRESTER,
Administrator of the Estate of Lee Rich
ardson Deceased. tu-may6
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-20
ALLEN GANG SURROUNDED

lRY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSl
HILLSVILLE, Va. March 2O.TCour-
iers arriving at noon state that five OF
the Allen gang have been surrounded
in mountain pass. Reinforcements
are being sent to the posse, which eX-
poets a battle, Reports today tend
to confirm the wounding of Sidney
Allen
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-20
TRIED SUICIDE

ROME, March 20.-AntOnio d'Alba,
Vi no attempted to asSasSinate King
Victor Emmanuel, tried to commit sui
eide, following police examination, to-
day. The guards prevented the deed,
Details are withheld.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-20
SEARCHING FOR MURDERER

IEY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS1
LOS ANGELES, March ia posse
from the sheriff's Office is searching in
the direction of Wilmington and San
Pedro, following a report of suspect
OF the Borden murder at Long Beach
having been seen there.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-20
PROBABLY RAIN

10y UNITED press ASSOCIATIONS
LOS ANGELES, March 20.-The To-
cal weather prediction is: Probably
rain tonight and Thursday, with mod
crate southwest wind.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-20
HELD UP BY EQGS

IRY UNITED PRESS OCrATIONS1
NEW YORK, March 20.-President
Tafts party is held up by fogs at Mott
haven. The presidents car was trans
ferred to the Grand Central station,
where he slumbered until the fog lift
ed. Two transfers were necessary be-
fore he started for Washington.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-20
WEALTHY JAP HAD NO HOME

IBY IINITr,D PRESS ASSOCTAT1ONS 7
LOS ANGELES, March 20.-Al-
though wealthy and the owner of sew
eral pool rooms, S. lchinose, a Japa-
nese, attempted suicide today by shoot
ing himself through the head because
he had no home. Receiving hospital
surgeons removed the bullet but he
probably will die.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-20
PARTIES \

PARTIES WISHING STORAGE SPACE
We have leased the large sheet iron
warehouse formerly occupied by the Ham
die any and all kinds of storage business.
See Pioneer Transfer Co.. at office on 5th,
just north of Main. Phone Main l.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-20
WOMAN ELECTION BOARD

IRY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS1
WHITTIER, March 20.-FOurteen
women have been named as election
officials for the municipal election
April s. The original list of officers
was all men and the women protest
ed. Their protest was needed.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-20

The Pioneer Transfer Company Is pre-
pared to handle your baggage or any
kind of drayage work at reasonable
prices. Office on Fifth street Just north
Of Main street Phone Main /. If
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-20
znD-1GE~

Shorthand. typewriting, Bookkeeping
other subjects. High school building
evenings. For day work enquire box 445
or Oregon Hotel. If
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-20
LADIES' BAGS JUST ARRIVED

Mesh bags with chain, beautiful
new patterns, the better grades,
white kid lined:
$1,25, 1926, $3.50, $3.50, $425, $500.
White washable bags. pretty en-
broidered styles, with fringe and
long shoulder cords, $75c to $500.
Suede leather bags in tan and
black, with fringe and shoulder
cord. $3.50 and $500.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-20
PalTnbread
THAT'S ALL
PALM BAKERY

$4,000 twenty acre ranch half mile east
of Thermal, in Coachella valley. Good
adobe house with deep porches fun
length OF front and back; fireplace;
flowing well; reservoir 200 by 200 feet;
water piped to house; Thompson Seed
less vineyard; pasturage; lots of trees:
one of the most comfortable places in
Coachella valley; excellent place for
poultry or home for some one doing
business in Thermal. Will exchange for
El Centre proerty. What have you?
LEWIS HAVERMALE, Press office. *tf
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-20

A fortunate purchase enables us to
give our customers this wonderful
bargain. We have 35 dozen in the
lot-all in newest shades of heavy
durable silk. Better buy a half
dozen or SO at this low price-they
won't last long.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-03-20

april l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-16
USING MAILS FOR FRAUD
CHARGE AGAINST POTTER
viii Be Arraigned This After
noon Before u. S. Com
missioner Taylor.

Francis H. Potter of SIS Cd street
northwest, who was arrested yesterday
afternoon by inspectors of the Post Office
Department on a. charge of using the
mails to defraud By means of 1.-The Elec-
trical Goods Manufacturing Company"
will be arraigned late today before United
States Commissioner Arson 8. Taylor.
Potter is being held at the first precinct
police station. 1t is charged that he has
operated for six years In the large cities
and came to Washington several weeks
ago, locating In the Barrister building.
6S5 F street northwest. Potter is said to
be wanted in Kansas City. Mo-. on a
charge Of using the mails to defraud and
in Bridgeport Conn. on a charge of false
pretenses.
Post ONCE inspectors have watched
Potters movements closely since he open
ed his business in Washington and yes
terday afternoon Inspectors Robertson
and Mosby. Detective Sergeant Burln-
game and Detective Weldon, armed with
q federal warrant, placed him under ar
rest at his Office.
Potters business consists Of opening an
office. it is alleged. and advertising for
partner. The applicant IL shown books
which reveal hourishing business and
buys an interest In the business. 1t il
Potters usual practice to feign sickness,
usually bad eyesight. and leave the city,
after selling out his business at q re-
markedly low figure, according to the
police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-16
BODY Of DROWNED man
IDENTIFIED BY POLICE
Proves to Be That of Edward
Franklin, Lost From Boat
Last November.

The body OF Edward Franklin, drowned
from an oyster boat In the Potomac river
November 10 Of last year, was found this
morning by the crew of the mine planter
Royal p. Frank. Identification was es-
tabiished by tattoo marks on the arm. OF
the corpse which answered the descrip-
ton given the police when the drowning
occurred.
Franklin. a white man, and about
forty-four years OF age. had his home In
Raleigh court. He was taken on as one
OF the crew on the oyster boat Bessie
Ford. Capt. Bob Knott. for a trip after
oysters in Wicomico river last fall. He
Wis lost overheard on the way to the
oyster grounds.
The crew of the Bessie Ford hunted for
the body. but was unable to locate It, A
buoy was set at the place where he went
overheard. In the vicinity the police
boat afterward dragged. the river without
success.
The body was recovered this morning
by the mine planters crew and lowed to
the wharf at Fort Hunt. The authorities
at the army post notified Washington.
The police boat went after and brought
back the corpse.
Photographer Sanberg barred the arms
and revealed the marks in India ink.
They were immediately recognized as
answering the description Of Franklin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-16
.tYNCHBURe IS SELECTED
Next Meeting Place of Mary
land Conference of the
N. P. Church. i

Lynchburg. Va. was chosen yesterday
Tor the next meeting place OF the Mary-
iand conference Of the NJ p. Church
and when the choice was announced the
delegates from Chestertown. Md. it's
closest competitor for the honor. moved
TO make the acceptance unanimous.
on the eighth ballot the list Of dele
gates to the general conference, which
meets in Bait more May IL. was com.
pleted.
The complete Est OF delegates is:
Ministers-T. HI. Lewis. w. R. Graham.
II. L. Elderdice. J. S. Bowers. F. T. Little,
f. 7. Tagg. j. n. Sheridan. j. w: Kirk.
w. S. Phillips. G. w. Haddaway, F. {.
Klein, +. T. Benson. T. .R. Woodford
and ]. w. Trout
Laymen-Dan.el Baker. H. X. Muller.
T. Fisher. G. w. Dexter. DR.. ]. b.
Jones. Or. 2. B. Eenby. ]. Bib Mills. II.
K. Lewis. r. NJ. Wilson, j. F. Harper and
F. p. Adkins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-16
CHEVY CHASE TO TRY AGAIN.
Bill Establishing q Taxing District
Vetoed by the Governor.

The bill introduced in the Maryland leg
islature near the close Of its recent ses-
sion, for the establishment Of a taxing
district for Chevy Chase. Nd. was vetoed
late yesterday by Gov Goldsborough.
This was the measure introduced by Dele
gate Cummings In place OF q charter bill
previously introduced at the request Of
the residents Of Chevy Chase. Gov. Colds
borough has had the measure for some
time. and a few days ago called q num-
Der Of Chevy Chase charter advocates
into consultation on 1t. The result was
the veto.
1t Is stated that efforts will be made at
the next session Of the legislature to OBJ
tain the passage Of bill providing for
the Incorporation OF Chevy Chase as q
town. under local control. and 1t Is
thought the effort will be successful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-16
FINED FOR CONTEMPT.
Royal Hughes, Colored Lawyer, Is
Assessed SO.

Royal Hughes. cofored. a lawyer. was
fined $40 for contempt today by Judge
Mullowny In the United States branch Of
the Police Court. Hughes asked that he
be allowed until next Tuesday to file q
motion for a new trial. The court
granted the motion.
It was charged that the lawyer FIRST
tried to represent q prisoner charged with
threats and later wanted to appear a.
counsel for the complaining witness. At
torney Thomas L. Jones. scolored. another
lawyer, who told the court he had been
retained by the defendant. CHARGED
Hughes with interfering In the case.
The charge was brought to the atten.
ton OF the court by Assistant United
States Attorney Ralph Given. During
the hearing Jones charged that Hughes
had Threatened him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-16
WILL WAIVE CUSTOMS RULES.
Landing Of Titanic Survivors to B,
Facilitated.

the carpathia will arrive. at New York
Thursday afternoon. according to a wire
less dispatch received by Collector Loeb.
assistant Secretary Of the Treasury
curtis mas directed that the customs reg
uiations be waived and that the landing
OF everybody be facilitated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-16
ESCAPED PATIENT TAKEN.
Arrested on Shoplifting Charge After
Leaving Asylum Hospital.

Ten hours after she escaped from
Washington Asylum Hospital where she
was awaiting examination into her men,
tai condition. Mary Hansbury. alias Mary
Ford, was arrested today by Detectives
O'Rrien and Springman on charge Of
shoplifting.
Escaping from the hospital last night,
her disappearance was not discovered for
some time. The police were notified
early this morning and q lookout was
sent to all precincts. The two detectives
were In q Pennsylvania avenue depart
ment store when they saw the woman.
Taken to police headquarters. q hand
bag. umbrella and other articles, which
the woman 10 alleged TO have taken from
the department store. were found In her
possession. the detectives say. She was
sent to the house Of detention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-16

sacks and throw them on the streets
and in the parks at night.
Or: Emmons favored the appropriatins
OF the money asked by the city clean.
ing committee. Several members OBJ
.Jected. however, aid the appropriation
was not made.
city cleaning James NJ. Wood suggested
the use OF coal Oil to keep down the
mosquitoes and other insects during the
approaching summer. He said that sewer
oack areaways Of thousands Of houses
in the city. These traps, he declared
are breeding places for insects The
pouring of small quantities of oil in them
ne said, will drive away the insects, and
be the means Of Kidding the city OF mil
lions Of them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-16
TAK0MA PARK ENDORSES
CLEAN CITY CAMPAIGN
Citizens Association to Dis
tribute Instructions to
Housekeepers.

The Takoma Park Citizens Association
ct q meeting last night unanimously In
dorsed the campaign inaugprated by The
Star for cleaning UP the National Cap
ital. The association arranged to dis
tribute circularr containing instructions
to housekeepers and asking their CO.
operation. The association also Endorsed
the Mothers day movement. Secretary
Gore read Q communication from District
Commissioner Rudolph. suggesting the
desirabiiity Of celebrating Sunday. May
n and inviting the pastors Of the
churches Ia Takoma Park to further the
movemoat.
d. ". w. etockbereer reported that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-16
FINED FOR ASSAULT.
W. p. Reider Sentenced, Following
Lunchroom Fight.

William p. Reider paid . fine Of SIS In
the Police Court today on conviction be-
fore Judge Mullowny Of assaulting Ernest
C. Hunter. an architect.
The assault was committed April 9 in q
lunchroom, on New York avenue between
18th and 10th streets. Mr.. Hunter charged
that Reider hit him in the face, following
an argument over q seat In the lunch-
room which Hunter WAS reserving for q
friend.
him and was rising from his seat In
threatening attitude when he struck him.
Several witnesses testified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-16
CRUSADE IN FAVOR
East Washington Association
AppIauds City Cleaning.
DISCUSSION OF DETAILS
Exposure Of Uncleanliness in Streets
and Alleys Chased as Indict-
ment Of Authorities.

The East Warrington Citizens Asso-
citation. one OF the oldest civic bodies
In the city. last night gave the, city
cleaning movement . hearty indorse-
ment. although its members refused to
respond to the appeal Of the commit
tee in charge Of the work for An ap-
preparation Of SIS.
DR.. Charles ] NJ. Emmons said he
through the necessity for The stars
campaign against the accommodation Of
Nth and trash IL q reflection UNION
persons charged with responsibilities
Of keeping the city clean.
1T Il an awful Indictment" he SAID.
ito which the people have to plead
guilty"
II think" he added. ''that the refuse
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-16
NO LICENSE TO WED.
Rockville Clerk Issues Order at Re-
quest Of Boys Mother.

Special Distpatch to The STAR
ROCKVILLE. Nd, April 16-John L.
Brunett. clerk Of the circuit court for
this county. has received q letter from
Mrs. Rosella Davis Of 65 L street north
east, Warrington. requesting that her
son, Frank bowen Davis. be refused q
marriage license should be visit Rock
Vile for such q paper. Mrs. Davis
states In the letter that her SON il only
sixteen year9 old. and that her objec-
ton to his g3tting married IL solely on
the ground OF his youth. Mr.. Burnett
has Instructed his clerks not to issue
u license for young Davis marriage.
Accommodating the letter sent by Mrs.
Davis was . Photograph OF her son.
Beyond confirming the foregoing,
Mrs. Davis refused to say anything to-
day except that she hoped her son
would not take . notion to marry" and
that 10 wae at present 1t home with
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-16
ENGINEERS HOPE FOR PEACE.
Locomotive Drivers Optimistic as to
Conference Tomorrow.

NEW YORK, April 16-Peace reigned
today at the headquarters of the Brother
hood Of Locomotive Engineers here, de-
spite the warlike strike ultimatums which
have been launched during the past few
days. The engine drivers were unanimous
In the opinion that an amicable settle
ment will result from the conference with
the railroad managers tomorrow. but N
was added that IL q strike was Thought
necessary IT cou1 be called in short
order.
Warren s. Stone. grand chief engineer.
the best. p' -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-16
SCIENTISTS IN SESSION.
National Academy. Begins Three-Day
Meeting at Museum.

The National Academy of Sciences
a three-day session at the
new National Museum today. The
morning was devoted to business ses-
sion. dealing simply with the internal
policy OF the academy. This afternoon
there were read q number of more or
less popular papers, George e. Hale, q dis
tinguished astronomer. gave description.
Illustrated with lantern slides. of the new
tower telescope at the Mount Wilson OBJ
servatory,. Cal There were three papers
on radial velocity and stellar motion by
w. w. Campbell. and a number of other
papers, mostly on astronomical lines, by
other members Of the academy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-16
SMILES AT THE CHARGE.
Roosevelt Ignores Assertion That He
Seeks to Disrupt Party.

CHICAGO. April 16.-Col. Roosevelt ar.
rived in Chicago at 1855 o'clock this morn
Ing and prepared to leave an hour later
Tor a tour OF Nebraska and Kansas. 4
special train over the Chicago. Burling-
ton and Quincy railroad has been char
tered for the western trip. ~
Dispatches criticising Col Roosevelt
and charging him with attempting, TO
disrupt the party" were shown him. =.
Col. Roosevelt smiled big smile and
said: 80 sssl 81
Il am feeling fine. have nothing to
say. Anything I have to say OF political
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-16

should be hauled away the same as ashes
ana paper If the present regulations
are not sufficient to cover all the rubbish
tneN should be changed.
with a proper inspection and subse-
quent hauling, he concluded, 1.-The city
VIII NOT have repetition Of the condi-
tons as they recently existed
Inc question Of hauling oyster shells
from private premises was discussed. It
was stated by some members that their
ash collectors hauled such shells from
their premises. while others stated that
the collectors had refused to take them
away.
One Omission Noted.
Levi N. Fouts gave his hearty approval
to the city cleaning plan. He was only
sorry. he stated. that The Star had not
included the garbage shipping depot in
Southeast Washington in its crusade.
That place" he stated. lis the biggest
nuisance in this city,"
James II. Wood; former SUPERINTENDENT
Of the street sweeping department. said
he thought the accumulations OF trash
and Nth ought to ,be removed bv the
contractors who arc paid to keep the city
clean.
II the conditions exist as thev bava
been depicted" he said-"and the nhoto.
graphs pictured In The Star show thew
do.the Commissioners have ample funds
with which to do the cleaning"
MI. Wood explained that two years axo
the Contractors were fined for ALLEGED
dereiiction. and the fines were. used IN
the city cleaning work. He said thu
taxpayers are paying $7S, $50 for the r..
moval OF ashes. $4,000 for the removal
Of garbage and 1850 for the removal Of
refuse, and he thought the expendifure
Of such sums sufficient to have. q clean
city at all times.
Refuse Deposits IN Pa.la
Retired Policeman Lils told the asso-
citation that while he was an active mem.
Der Of the police force he made many In
spections Of back yards and cellars and
|compelled occupants to do cleaning. h
said tha& many persons who do. iishs
housekeeping have no place where thev
can throw their trash, and many of Their.
he added. put their trash. II small paper