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Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26
Possibilities Of Cotton

Los Angeles Examiner: Horticullu-
raj Commissioner w. E. Whsle, dis
cussing in Brawley The future of cot
ton growing in Imperial Valley, says:
81 am often asked the questions,
What can man raise per acre of COT.
ton in the valley and what has the
future in store for the cotton indus
try?'
"TO the first question | answer, Let
me see the face Of the man. To the
next, THE people can do with it what
they will They can allow the indus
try to drift as it has been allowed to
drift in the older cotton growing dis
tricts. until they are actually produc-
ing cotton inferior to what was being
produced so years ago. or they will
by intelligent care and proper organi-
Zation for marketing. build up an indus
try that will astOnish the cotton world.
"'What will the people of this valley
do with the cotton industry?' The per-
son who would ask the question must
be a stranger or careless thinker.
They will do with it what they are Co
ing with other things: Make success
of it.
"The possibilities of cotton develop
ment in this valley is great. but they
can only pc reached through earnest,
determined effort. Today we are TAX
ing the first step toward the long sta
pie industry. The passing of cOun
Try from one variety of cotton to an
other means not only the introductloi.
of new seed, but the cleaning of the
country of the old seed. This is no
easy TASK, but is absolutely essential.
Along with this must go the prOduc-
tion of seed for future paintings. and
here is the place that our actions will
determine what the future will be.
'COtton will be kept to a high stand
ard of quality or will deteriOrate in
proportion to the care that is used in
providing pure seed for yearly plant
nSs. Few persons in any community.
even in old cotton districts, are COM
petent to select seed. The very plants
that would be the choice Of the unedu-
Gated would he the plants that the ex-
pert would discard. That the cotton
growers Of the valley may learn to Sc
lect cotton seed from the department
of agriculture. it has said a cOmmuni-
ty which will show the proper interest
III the building up of the industry they
Will send competent experts to teach
growers how to discern different
types of cotton and the whole matter
OF scientific seed selection. It goes
without saying that some will avail
themselves of this opportunity. but it
should be general and to make it gen.
eral it is being planned to have offered
valuable prizes for the best pieces If
Durango cotton roughed or cleaned.
down to pure Durango plants under the
supervision of cotton experts from the
department Of agriculture. The details
OF this contest are being formulated
ana VIII be published in the near fu-
turc.
There must be developed in this
valley a Burbank. Who will it be? /
/ do not know. but he will be found
among The bunch who strive to excel in
SEED selection. In the building of the
new inland empire to comprise the six
million acres along the Colorado river
cotton will play its part. Some person
mas said that the center of cotton nro-
duction would be along the Colorado
river, and after careful thought | am
frank to say it is among the possibil-
ties"
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26
HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
WORTH OF TURKEYS SOLD

This years turkey harvest has al
ready brought to The valley more than
a hundred thousand dollars, and ship
menls still continue, with prices a lii
lie better than prevailed for either The
Thanksgiving or Christmas trade.
1t is estimated that to date mora
than $4,000 birds have been shipped
from the several valley points, while
cnu0gh mere have been consumed il
the valley to bring the total to 10000.
These brought about S1.15 each, max
ing total income from the birds of
100000.
There can be no doubt that at these
prices there is a good margin Of prOt:
in raising turkeys in this valley, where
The climatic conditions are about the
best to be found in the country.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26
PRESlDENT-ELEcT'S WIFE
TO HAVE ABLE SECRETARY

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2G.-Hcr
friends in Washington society heard
with pleasure the news that Mrs
Woodrow Wilson, wife Of the prcsf-
dent-elect, had selected as her sOc,o
secretary at the White House. Miss
Isabella Hagner. wlo served in tho
same capacity for Mrs. Roosevelt when
her husband was president. Miss
Hagner knows Washington society AMI
precedents like a book anu her EnnZv1-
cage VIII be invaluable to . stranger
N the capital city's varied life. Mis-
Hagner is member Of one Of The oId
est families in the district. She is thn
uaughter of Charles E. Hagner and her
uncle IS Justice A. B. Harner Of thc
district supreme court. Miss Hagnpr
served through both of the Roosevelt
terms as social secretary to Mrs.
roosevelt, having been a personal
Trend OF the latter during her parIiar
residence at the capital. The position
was created for her by President
Roosevelt, whose order transfnrrod 4
her from the war department whc 4.
she was clerk during the war win
Spain. VIII
The appointment of the former Soc
retarE ana intimate FRIEND Of Mrs
Roosevelt as coadiutor arhiter Of so-
cial affairs at the White House undar
tile wilson regime has gwen ,,se IN
'he CONJECTURE as to whether The nov.
social precedenIS there established ~.
Mrs. Taft will be allowed fo roman
a great change was made in The
Ganclng that followed even The s,.,I
diplomatic receptions. Every Whito
mouse reception was followed hv m
ihproptu bali, in which the prosider.
ana Mrs. Taft took merry part. Tha
oahcInS proved a great drawing card
lof the young folk. Miss Hagner heinz
u 'ile Roosevelt regime, may not LOOK
with favor on the Taft innovations ana
may cndeavOr to have Mrs. Wilson
adopt The Roosevelt mode Of White
House entertaining.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26
Jury Concratulatas Indian

san BERNARDINO. Dec. 26.-Ine
coroner's jury Investigating the killing
at Needles of AnicetO LOndOroZ, no,
only eXonerated the slayer. who was
Joe Bishop, Mojave Indian, but con
graduated him and then started a sub
scription to buy him a brace Of new
revolvers, so he could help rid the
desert of gang of thugs which has
terrorized the place for weeks Bishop
interrupted LonderOz while the latter
and two companions We're in the ac,
OF committing robbery. He dropped
Londeroz in his tracks and wounded
the second highwayman, who was able
TO escape with the aid of q third mem
Der of the gang. The coroner's jury
recommended that Bishop be retained
as member of the police force.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26
|MPER|AL'S CARNIVAL DREW
MANY PEOPLE TO THE TOWN

The street carnival in ImperlaI,
which came to a close Tuesday even
ing, drew many persons from all parts
of the county during its continuance
end ended with fireworks, a ball al the
and a confetti fight.
During the carnival there were daily
balloon ascensiOns and parachute drops
by Tiny Brodwick, and performance hy
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26
Imperial Items

klinpcTl'l EuitIpTlSt(
Mr.. and Mrs. d. d. Brownell are
spending the holidays in Los Angeles
Glen Decow Of Riverside is trans
acting business in the city this week.
Mrs. Nance of Los Angeles is visil i
ing her son. Edgar A. Nance, and fam
ily.
Mrs. George \. Long returned Fri
dav from a weeks visit in Los Ange-
les.
Gerald. the little son Of Rev. and
Mrs. Million II. Lee. .is quite i'll this
week.
Mrs. 6. w. Brown returned from
Los Angeles today and Joined her hus-
band here.
Fred Cameron has returned to- I'm
prral and is filling position in thu
Enterprise market
Attorney Mark Keys Of Los An
"eleS lis spending the Christmas holi-
days with his brother. DR.. w. s. Keys.
\ marty Of San Diegans. composed
of ]. F. Molina. r. ]. Goodbodv and
James E. O'Keefe. visited in the valley
over Sunday.
\ Los Angeles party composed of
F. P. Simpson. F. G. Cooper and C. D.
Blair. came down Saturday and re-
manned over Sunday to look the valley
over and enjoy The beautiful Imperial
midWinter weather.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26
For Restrictinn Irada

(BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSI
DETROIT, Dec. 26.-The govern
ment has entered suit against the Kel-
logg Toasted Corn Flakes company,
William and Wilfred Kellogg and An-
drew Ross, attacking the alleged plan
whereby the Kelloggs exacted an
agreement not to sell corn flakes for
less than a specified price under pen
atty of forfeiture of selling rights. 4
is alleged the company used the recent
supreme court patent monopoly decis..
ION to patent a carton in which the pro-
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26
Ehresman Bound Over

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
POMONA, Dee. 26.-LcVi EhrcSmau
was bound over to the superior court
In charge of first degree murder nf
Jack Nicholson at the preliminary
hearing Today. w. l.. Hamhln repre- !
sented Ehrcsman and J. w. Joos ap
peared for the district attorney. \
crowd filled the court room and dep
rtles guarded the prisoner. FOlloWin"
The hearing Constable Slankpr took
EhreSman TO Los AngnleS
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26
Taft Comma Rock

t13h UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
PANAMA, Dec. 26.-President Taft
with Colonel Goethals ana Genera
Barry, will start for the states toni~ht
II Is rumored that Barry will be the
new chlef OF staff. Goethals is report
ca gong to Washington to discuss fur
lher plans to make him civil governor
oI the canal zone. The president spen.
last night as Goethal's guest at Guile
bra.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26
Fine Racing Matinee

There We're some fine races at the
matinee given by the Imperial Naley
Driving Club yesterday afternoon at
The fair grounds. There We're so many
family assemblies. however. that the
attendance was not large. though the
sport was highly enjoyable to those
preScnt
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26
Father Burelbach Celebration

At Brawley Christmas evening ther.z
was special event. celebrating tn,
tWenty-fffth anniversary Of the admis-
sion Of Father Burelhach to the priest
hood. and Father O'Hara of Ell Centre
was present to represent this city.
while other parts Of the valley We're
also represented. Father Burelbach
i descrvedly very popular among all
classes of people in Brawley and these
participated with special pleasure n
HE cnlnhnatinn
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26
CHRISTMAS SEASON CELEBRATED
BY PEOPLE OF THE VALLEY

a more perfect day for Christmas
festivities was known to no people.
There was a hint Of winter in the
morning air, hut this was soon dispelleu
and cloudlesS sky and gentle hreezes
with warm sunshine made il day Il
comfort indoors and out of doors alike.
Everywhere there were evidences
that the people were entering into the
spirit of the day with rejoicing and
good Will. and The lille folks as usual
manifested their especial proprietor
ship in the celebration.
The night before Christmas and the
night of Christmas were each set aside
by some the Sundoy schools Of the
valley for observance. and the pro
grams We're Of The usual enjoyable na-
ture.
In Ell Centre he Christian church
and the Methodist church held their
exercises Christmas eve. in the latter
church there being special exercises
for the little people in the afternoon.
The Baptist and Presbyterian churches
held their exercises Christmas night
and in the Catholic church Father
O'Hara said tue Christmas mass in the
morning. At The c0lored Baptist
church there was The same spirit of
rejoicing rs WAS manifest at the other
churches.
The churches had been beautifully
decorated and in each ease there was
special singing. reCilationS. etc. in har-
mony with The day.
Christian Church
The program given at the Christian
church On TUESDAY evening was as
follows:
Piano prelude, Miss Lois Let1ingwcli:
The Christmas story" Georgia Eng
lish; invocation. :. w. Leffin@wen:
song, The Merry Christmas" the
junior class: recitation "Why We Gel
citrate Christmas" Lyndon Shafer:
duet The Little Stranger" Lyndon
Shafer and Frances Fuller: recitation
"Hark, the Bells" Bonnie SprouSe:
song. Little Babe of Bethlehem" l.le
primary class; recitation. THE First
Christmas Marian Preston; recitation
"Santa Claus Nap" Nurel Noland:
recitation. Jest Foe .>mas." Gilbert
Helms: recitation, "Who Is He?" Helen
Girard: piano solo. Elmer Todd.
At the close Of the musical number
santa ClauS appeared detected and dis
couraged because the children Of to-
day, in spite Of his tirplesS efforts.
were growing selfish ana forretful OF
The true spirit Of Christmas But Miss
Fern Campbell told him that those
were coming who would tell him how
the folk Of this sunday school were 10
honor the memory IF the Christ chit.
by gifts TO Him a. one ny one repre-
sentatives Of the various classes
named their gifts oTd Santa'S heart
was filled with joy. In the midst -
his happiness curtain was drawn dis
playing handsome Christmas tree.
The colored light thrown upon this
and the happy old man made a beautiful
tableau. The distribution Of the Christ
mas treats which had been arranged
in the most pleasing coIored bags
closed delightful evening.
First Baptist Church
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26
Wilson Is III

(BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCTATTONSl
PRINCETON, Dec. 26.-Woodrow
Wilson is recovering from an attack Of
the grippe. DR.. Carnecnan announced
tnat his patient is sitting up in bed
and is much better. Mrs. Wilson said
''He will be down stairs this afternoon.
The illness is not serious. He only
needs rest"
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26

Captain Murphy in a den of wild ami
mails of different species.
During the carnival the portion OF
Imperial avenue in the city had been
given over in large part to the shows
Of various kinds, some of which were
free and to others Of which admission
was charged.
The people of Imperial are well sat
isfied with the general result of the
carnival, considering it profitable ven.
ture.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26

duct is sold and threatened iobbers
with infringement Of patent suit if
they undersold The government al
leges that this constitutes an attempt
to evade the sherman law and form
monopoly.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26
Bin Forest Fire

lBy UNITED PRESS ASsOCIATIONSl
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 26.-A iicrcc io"-
est fire is raging - miles north of
EScOndidO. A strong wind is blowing
and there is no hope of stopping the
fire until il burns out. \ hundred
fighters are on the scene.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26
Joined tho majority

CBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSJ
LONDON, Dec. 24.-Ayiator Edward
Petrie, while monoplaning over Marske,
Yorkshire, was instantly killed when
he fell today He was flying from
RrOOklands to Fdinburg.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26
Terrific Gales

tBY UNITED PRESS ASS0CIATIONSl
PLYMOUTH. England, Dec. 20
Terrific gales are sweeping The British
coast, with heavy loss Of life and
property expected. The Brazilian
steamer C0yas and two schooncrs are
reported ashore.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26
Mcvey Knocked Out

lBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
SYDNEY, Dee. 26.-Sam LangfoTd
knocked out sam McNey in the thir-
leenIh round in the scheduled 90
round battle, after the most vicious
fight in Australia for many months.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26
Goes to the jury

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 26.-An-
nouncement is made that Judge Ander-
son will instruct the jury in The "dvna-
mitng' trials at 5 o'clock this after
noon, Immediately after Prosecutor
Miller concludes his address. Miller
resumed The presentation of his argu-
ment this morning. detailing the evil
dence purporting to corrOborate Nc
ManigalS testimony.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26
->A0-

The Pioneer transfer Co. is prepared
to handle your baggage or any kind
of dray work al reasonable prices. OF
fee on Fifth street just north of Main
street Phone Main 1-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26
EurnitIInn for Sale

The w. G. r. L. has for sale The
500 furniture order won in the Press
subscription contest by Mrs. Aten and
given to The union. Friends are asked
10 help dispose Of it, tt
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26

We advance $50 a bale on cotton con
siGnments without interest. Daily Bros
& Gage. Ell Centric. Cal. Phone Main
G.--Advertisem
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26

Mrs. W. L.. COX-,Iusic Teacher
Sti dio on Broadway, near Fifth. Spe-
cial attention TO latest method Pupiia
may enter for fall term now.-Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26
Goes to the Jury

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATTONS1
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 26.-Only the
verdict of the jury will stand between
the "A accused members of the Iron
Workers Union and freedom or prison
tonight, according to belief late This
afternoon. Prosecutor Miller, finish
ing for the state, announced that he
will conclude his argument at o'cloc1
Judge Anderson will then charge the
jury. Two days are predicted to he
Ieuuirel hef0re q verdict is rendered.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26
REMOVAL SALE

WING moves to his new store, No.
AIS Main ST., January 4, 1913. If you
want Bargains in Household Goods
come at once. Prices are lower than
ever. to save expense of moving. 1t
will pay you to walk block or two
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26
First Baptist Church

The church was nicely decorated
with green wreathcs and festooning
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26
Presbyterian Church

Christmas exercises at the Presby-
Irrian church included the renderin =
of a musical program entitled THE
Light Of the Christmas Star" with ap-
FrOpriate recitations. The primary
class. consisting of Edwin Bosworth
Irwin BosWorlh. Frank Marahle, Carl
Boyd and Theodore RumSey. assisted
10y Hattie Maranrr. gave recitationS on
The Beams of the STAR Four meId-
l.ers of the intermediate class. Robert
Merrill Maud Merrill. Sudie B. Mara
HE and Mary BrOokstield. gave an cX-
Crcise. "FulloWing the Star" including
{ recitation. ''Luther's Cradle Hymn"
ant Christmas prayer iii verse.
The young ladies class. Misses Rach
cl and Virginia Brooktield Ivy and
opal Rumscy. Georgia Marable ana
Minnie Boyd. rave recitalions AMI
readings on The 'Call for the Gospel
From Thirteen Foreign Countries"
An offering was taken to help senu
TIE Light Of the Christmas Star" into
all those lands.
While The Christmas tree was being
lighted the pastor told one of Tolstoi's
stories. where love is. there God is"
With the distribution Of gifts, candies.
oranges. etc. very pleasant evening
came to q happy close
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-26

and appropriate mottos. and The Chris;-
mas tree. reaching to the ceiling. was
we'll laden with gifts, besides the chim-
Ley where Santa made his appearance
The house was crowded. man.
standing in the aiSleS. \ very interest =
ing and entertaining program of songs
and recitalionS was given. a Christmas
program. entitled. "The Redemption.
by Charles II. Gabriel. Following is
the program:
Orchestra: opening chorus, school:
prayer. Rev. \. l.. kinter: recitation,
Price Ralston: carol, STORY of The
Rells," school: recitation. OWE Hamil
ton: responsive reading. school: Christ
mas hymn. school: recitation. Mildred
EalStOn, chi'd solo, Gerald Jones: carol.
The Redemption" school: recitation.
Muriel FaribaulI: carol, "They Crowned
Him King of Glory" school: recitation.
Louise Ralston: primary song. AZ Mil
lnn Little SnOwflakeS." Mrs. Baker:
song, THE Savior Of All." Mrs. WI
sons class: entrance of Santa Claus:
song. Little Star" Mrs Bowers
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-08-28
MANDOT-RIVERS
RECORD COMPARED

Joe MandOt, of New Dreams. is
overlooking no bets in preparing for
his 20 round contest with Joe Rivers
IN Vernon, Cal, Labor day. and he
viii have no excuses to offer If he
loses MandOt has been on the Pacific
coast for some time, and is in the best
Of shape.
The betting in California, since Man
dot has shown what he can do in a
training camp, has changed to to 2,
Rivers. It may be to l Rivers when
the battle opens
When the records of these two boys
are considered, it is found that Man
dot has beaten about as good boxers as
has Rivers, although experts on the
coast claim Rivers has improved so
remarkably IN the last few months
that his past record should not be
taken into consideration in making g
wager on the result of the bout with
Mandot
Rivers has beaten Conley, Kirkwood.
Ktlbane, Coster, Reagan, Webster and
few third raters. He won on a foul
from Dixon, and drew with Conley. He
was Knocked out by Kilbane some time
after he outpointed Kflbane. He has
been fighting a very short time. VOL
CAST beat him recently.
Mandot has been fighting twice as
long as Rivers-aboUt four years He
has beaten Young SayIor, Tommy Kill
bane, Boyo Driscoll Joe Coster Jack
White, Charley White, Yankee
Schwartz, Tommy Dixon Billy Wagner
and a lot Of others. He has not been
knocked out He lost q ten round de-
eision to Conley-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-08-28

Las Cruces, n. NJ, Aug 2S--At a spe-
cial meeting of the citizens. called by
mayor Mitchell, II was decided to repair
the dam to the east of town where the
arrtycs coming from the mesa and the
deep canyons Of the Organ mountains,
endanger the business section of town
every time II rains heavily in that
section.
Arrangements were made to repair
the dam and a force Of ten teams and
men are engaged filling in behind the
dam to prevent the complete destruc-
ton Of the cement structure, which
forms the base Of the dam. with dirt
strengthen it The repairs will cost
several hundred dollars and 1t is esti-
mated that it will take about a week
to complete the work.
Charged With Smuggling Ammunition
United States marshal c. NJ Foraker
arrested c. T. Cabney. accused of being
engaged in smuggling ammunition into
Mexico. The prisoner is in jail 20
await the action Of the grand Jury in
default Of bond aggregatinS $4,000
which he failed to procure.
Marshal Foraker stated that the SOL
diers over at Columbus had another
prisoner on the same charge, and that
owing to the lack of an appropriation
for the expenses of the office OF United
State marshal, he was unable to make
the trip to Columbus to bring the man
mere 10 jail
District court convened Tuesday as
an adjourned session OF the April term
which was adjourned on account of the
campaign which was on at that time.
Judge Medler is presiding and the en-
tire time so far has been taken up in
getting the grand jury to work and in
setting cases.
To Test Water Supply.
The committee appointed by the
Fibab club to investigate the matter
of the settlement between the town
trustees and the contractors for the
sewer and water systems. after a thor
ough investigation of the various sides
of the question. decided to seal Up the
water system completely. cutting off
all consumers for u hours and by
marking the tank both inside and out
to show where the water level was
when shut down. It could then be de-
termined as to the alleged shortage or
loss Of about 10000 gallons each "a
hours. as reported by the men in charge
of the plant
The investigation Of the committee
after thorough test of the plant for
y hours showed, it IS claimed a loss ex-
ceeding 1900 gallons Of water in "a
hours. or practically enough water
leaking out of the mains to sprinkle
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-08-28
NO-HIT GAMES IN THE
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
, + : = ++++++++ =

During the first four years Of the
American association no no-hit games
were pitched. During the II years OF
the association. Is nftless games have
been pitched, seven of them being reg
istered in the season of 1908, and three
in 1910. The complete list follows;
August 10, 1906-Ducky Swami, OF
Kansas City, against Columbus
April %, I90S-Jesse Stovall, of Louis
Vile against Minneapolis.
May 9, 190s-Cliff Curtis, Of Milwau-
kee, against Indianapolis.
May Il, 190s-Chick Brandon, Of Kan
sas City, against Indianapolis.
May 81, 190S-JOe Wood, Of Kansas
City, against Milwaukee.
August 16, 19OS-Hi West, Of Toledo.
against milwaukee,.
August Is, 1e0S-George Upp, Of Co
lumbus, against Kansas City.
September 8, 190S-Rube Marquard,
of Indianapolis, against Columbus.
June IS, 1910-Carl Robinson, Of To-
ledo, against Kansas City.
July p. 1e1O--Chief LaRoy, Of St
Paul, against Indianapolis.
August 80, 191O-Wilbur Schardt, OF
Milwaukee, against Indianapolis.
August 2 1912-William Lelivelt, OF
Minneapolis. against Toledo.
August 20, 1912@Joe Hovlik, OF Mil
waukee against Louisville