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Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-08
SAYS STOCKHOLDERS
DO NOT SUPPORT
THEIR DIRECTORS

Frank P. Willard, one of the direc-
tors of Water Company No. 1, was in
town today and complained bitterly
of what he believes to be neglect of
the directors in their efforts to solve
the water problems of the valley
Pointing out the absolute necessity
that exists for getting water rights
for claimants to dry land, Mr.. Willard
says the board voted unanimously to
submit to the people a proposed
change, whereby land owners will be
permitted to apply four shares of
water to five acres of land This
would increase the available area for
cultivation in the district from 100000
to 125,000 acres. The provision does
not require any person to part with
water stock, but permits all to do so
If they choose, to the extent specified
and still get water for all their land
This move was agreed on by the
members of the board as the one thing
needed for temporary relief, and yet
holders of $4,000 shares of stock have
not taken the trouble to vote. The
apparent indifference of these stock
holders is blocking all the plans of
the directors to give relief where it
is needed
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-08
SOLDIERS ARRIVE TO GUARD
IRRIGATION WORKS ON BORDER

COMPANY G, TWELFTH, INFANT
RY, U. S. A., is NOW STATIONED
ON THE BORDER TO Guard THE
IRRIGATION WORKS. THEY AR
RIVED THIS MORNING FROM
MONTEREY, THiRTY-SIx MEN CO.
ING TO CALExICO UNDER LIEU
TENANT BoNEsTEEL AND THE
REMAINDER GOING To YUMA
AND TO THE HEADING OF THE
IMPERIAL CANAL.
A YEAR AGO TROOPS WERE
STATIONED AT CALExICO TO
PROTECT THE BORDER DURING
THE MADERo REVOLUTION, BUT
FOR MONTHS, WHILE MEXICO
MAINTAINED A FORCE AT .MExl-
CALI, THERE HAVE BEES NO
AMERICAN TROOPS ON THIS SIDE
OF THE LINE.
THE NEED OF THIS PROTEC-
TIoN WAS RECENTLY CALLED TO
THE ATTENTION OF THE WAR
DEPARTMENT., WHICH HAS THUS
RESPONDED TO THE CALL.
To Tia Juana
rBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
MONTEREY, May S.-COmpany G.,
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-08
l. w. w. BATTLE

SAN DIEGO. Nav S,-With two no.
licemen in the hospitals with wounds
dustrial Workers of the World, the
police today began collecting the In
dustrialists and their sympathizes. 1t
is believed they will be driven from
the city
SAN DIEGO, May S.-Eighty-three
Industrial Workers of the World, en-
route to the free speech fight here,
were arrested late yesterday at Old
Town, when q freight train, which
they had boarded at Santa Ana, ar
rived. They are held at the Old Town
schoolhouse pending an investigation
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-08

Twelfth infantry, with Go men, started
today by special train for Tia Juana
under war department orders. 1t car
ried full fighting equipment. The
remainder of the Twelfth infantry is
awaiting orders.
Many Horses Stolen
During the last few days several
farmers have been robbed of horses
and mules, and these have been
tracked to the border, making it look
as though systematic work of this
nature is in progress. Whether this
robbery is the work of Americans who
have talked of invading Lower Cali
fornia and setting UP an independent
government is, of course, unknown,
but the robberies are awakening talk
of organization of vigilantes in the
valley to run down the thieves on
which ever side of the line they may
be found
Conflicting Reports
(BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSJ
EAGLE PASS, Texas, May Slight
ing between the, rebels and 'federals
is progressing at Cuatro Cienegas 1t
began last night, when 1900 federals
attacked the main rebel force. Relia-
BILE unofficial information says the fed
erals are being pushed back with
heavy losses. Government officers
claim the rebels are retreating. Moth
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-08
JUICY WEATHER IS
UNREASONABLE AND
ROADS SLIPPERY

This is funny weather for this time
of the year and this locality. 1t is
just such streak of juicy climate as
we all used to find in the clay bottoms
back to Shutdown when we were kids
together
If this vernacular doesn't sound
good, it's as good as the mud feels,
anyhow, and you must make the best
of it, just as you do OF the mud
The rain fell on the just and unjust
alike last night, but it had to get
mighty spotted to hunt up those two
classes. In one place it came in tor
rents that flooded everything and
other sections were neglected for a
time Then nature got less discrimin-
ating and gentle rain fell everywhere,
and to show that it was not playing
the sneak act. it came out in the
open today and gave us good
sprinkle in broad daylight.
The north end of the valley got the
most complete ducking, hail falling at
Imperial Junction. The rain clouds
still hang over the valley and more
may come any time
The effect of the rain is mixed. It
has injured hay and in some places
has largely matured barley, but 1t has
helped young alfalfa and cotton. 1t
has put the roads in better condition
and the benefits exceed the losses.
More Showers
[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSl
LOS ANGELES, May S-The wealth
er prediction is: Showers tonight
and Thursday; light west wind.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-08

practically ruined. 1t is believed the
experts plan to recommend that con-
gress appropriate an additional two
millions for relief
Lettsworth lmperiIed
tBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
NEW ORLEANS, May S.-Letts.
worth, La, is imperilled by waters
rushing through the levee gap above
that city The residents are taking
refuge in upper stories of their homes
and government launches are rushing
to their rescue. The wires are down.
NEW ORLEANS, May s.-Two
thousand people, ON levees in north
ern and central Louisiana last even
ing, were awaiting rescue. Relief was
rushed to the stricken sections. Every
available craft was carrying refugees.
Camps for the homeless have been
established in Baton Rogue and
Natchez school houses and churches.
Food was distributed to 10000 suf-
ferers yesterday.
Worst Is Over
[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
NEW ORLEANS, May S.-With
thousands of homeless already res
cued and encouraging reports from
flood localities today, it is believed
the worst is over. Twelve negroes
were drowned when raft capsized in
Point Coupee parish, and two whites
We're drowned when skiff capsized
Il
at Opelousas. One man swan five
miles to get relief
Feed your chickens at Drigeer's South
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-08
ROBBED PoSTOFFlcE

GBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSl
CUCAMONGA, May S.-Yeggmen
dynamited the postoffice safe here
this morning, partially wrecking the
postoffice building. The funds had
been removed recently by Postmaster
Rupp, following an attempted burg
larry, and the robbers got no loot.
They fired several shots at L. D. John
son, aged rs, who pursued them. They
escaDed
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-08
BARTENDER KILLED

tBY UNITED I'REss ASSOCIATIONS
OXNARD, Cal, May 8.-George
Caggio, a bartender, was shot and in
stantly killed when he refused to
throw UP his hands at the order OF
a masked bandit, who entered his
saloon this morning. He knocked
Caggio down with shotgun and fired
into his back as he lay PROSTATE. then
escaped
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-08
TO GO TO DALLAS

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSoCIATIONSI
LOS ANGELES, May S.-Dallas,
Texas, was chosen today for the 1913
Shriners' convention. The imperial
council will meet May IL and 12 The
week beginning May IL will be devot-
ed to the usual estivitie$ Ernest. A..
Cults of Savannah, Ca, twas elected
imperial outer guard, the only cleo
tive Office
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-08
MAY JOIN IN STRIKE

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
CHICAGO, May 8.-The local Typo.
graphical union will tonight decide
whether to join striking pressmen
The streets are quieter. Afternoon
papers issued regular editions today
The striking pressmen have an
nounced their intention of demanding
support from the American Fedora.
tion of Labor Stenographic reports
of the meeting of the union have
been sent to headquarters of that or
ganization.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-08
CHANGE OF TIME

In order to allow commercial men
and others more time in which to
transact business at Seeley and Dixie
land, commencing Friday, May 40,
train No. will leave Dixieland at
9:15 a. m. instead of $40 a. M, CIV
ing passengers arriving on train No.
1 stop-over of one hour at that point
and one hour and forty minutes at
Seeley
HOLTON INTERURBAN RAILWAY
COMPANY. If
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-08
'I7,0O0 HOMELESS PEOPLE ARE
RECEIVING AID Of GOVERNMENT

GBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS /
BATON ROGUE, MAY e-CAPTAIN
LOGAN, IN CHARGE OF THE GOV
ERNMENT FLOOD RESCUE WORK,
ESTIMATES THAT THE GOVERN
MENT is CARING FOR 117,ooo
HOMELESS PEOPLE. THE STRIcK-
EN- DISTRICT EXTENDS FROM THE
ARKANSAS RIVER TO THE GULF.
Towns Are Islands
[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
NEW ORLEANS, May S.-The
towns of Maringouin and Crosette,
built on high ground, are both islands
as a result of the bursting of the Mis-
sissippi levees. Miles of water sur
rounds them. The railroad tracks
are inundated and the wires are down.
Rescuers in boats are carrying in
supplies. So long as food is supplied
it is not believed there. will be suf-
fering In the towns business is pro-
ceeding as usual.
To Pick Up Homeless
tBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
WASHINGTON, May 9.-The navy
department has ordered the battle
ship Nebraska and the gunboat Petrol
to rescue Mississippi flood sufferers.
Thousands are reported marooned
within the navigable range for bat
tleship.
Fifty Millions Loss
[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
WASHINGTON, May S.-The gov
ernment flood experts today announce
that the Mississippi floods already
have caused $50,0O0,000 damage and
more is expected. The cotton crop is
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-08
MARYLAND RESULTS

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSl
BALTIMORE, May S-Complete un-
official returns indicate that Roosevelt
secured 60 delegates at the state pri-
maries, which is one more than neces-
sary to control the state convention.
Roosevelt's popular majority is $500.
Clark, apparently, gets 81, Wilson Al
and Harmon 4 delegates. Maryland
convention.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-08
KILLED IN RIOT

tBY UNITED PRESS AssoCIATIoNSI
POTTSVILLE, Pa, May S.-Three
men and one woman were shot in a
riot at Pinehill coliery today, when
the state police charged 1000 men and
women who were opposing. mine re-
pairing by non-unionists. The police
fired after other efforts to disperse
the crowd had failed "
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-08
CATHOLIC ASSEMBLY

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
SANTA BARBARA, May S.-Bishop
Conaty today celebrated pontifical
mass at the opening of the fifth annu-
al conference of priests of the Euchar-
istic League of Monterey diocese, fifty
priests attending.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-08
PROGRESSIVE CAMPAIGN

GBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
SAN FRANCISCO, May S.-Pinchot
and Beverldge, Roosevelt campaign
ers, have announced their southern
California itinerary Beveridge opened
last night in Berkeley. Thursday he
will be in Santa Barbara, Friday
evening at Long Beach, Saturday at
Los Angeles. Pinchot Opened last
night in Santa Rosa Thursday he
will visit Covina, Azusa, Glendora
San rDimas and Pomona; Friday at
San Diego and Saturday at Los Ange-
les
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-08
SOLITARY AND ALONE IS
THIS ONE SPEAKING TOUR

Word has been received that S. C.
Evans, candidate for congress, will
accompany Russ Avery in his tour of
the valley. The two will appear at
the opera house Saturday evening,
where they will be aided by the con-
cert band. They will also speak at
Brawley Friday. evening, at Calexico
at $3.50 Saturday, Imperial. 1870 and
Holtville at 4:30 of the same day AS
there are no other annonne aments for
political meetings before the primar-
les, it looks as though this would be
the sum total of enthusiasm in I'M
perial county.
In Mississippi
tBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
JACKSON, May Specifically COM
plete returns from the presidential
primary give Underwood 5206, Wilson
3O10. The vote was light
Texas Primaries
GBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
DALLAS, Texas, May S.-Practical-
ly complete returns from the primary
election give Wilson 337 state con-
vention delegates, Harmon 124, Clark
Al. This assures Wilson 40 delegates
to the national convention. Roose-
welt gets so delegates and Taft 50.
Not for j. Stttt
CBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS1
BERKELEY, May Son the eve 81
his departure for the national Social
list convention, Mayor j. Stitt Wilson
declared that under no circumstances
would he accept the presidential nom
ination. Wilson plans to run for con-
gress against Joseph Knowland in the
Sixth district.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-08
TO PROTECT BRITISH

[BY UNITED PRESS .ASSOCIATIONs]
VICTORIA, B. c., May S.-The Brit
ish ship Algerine has sailed for the
west Mexican coast to protect British
interests.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-08

ing yet is known as to the result o1
the Torreon battle.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-08

Feed your chickens at Driggers, South
Sixth street. If
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-06-27

Erie ST., mgr. Lee, Higginson &
Co., narrowly escaped death
when auto collided with taxicab
driven by Donald Bein, 2129 In
diana ave-, at Sheridan road and
Evanston ave. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward H. Smith, 827 Montrose
blvd, passengers in taxi, were in
jured.
Well dressed woman and 4
men held up Parker Bros. sa-
loon, 3701 S. Halsted ST., took $40
from register and escaped in auto.
Robber snatched purse con-
tanning $40 from Mrs. George
Hoops, 4452 Calumet ave., at 45th
and Calumet ave.
Burglars broke into home c.
"A. Eggert, 7107 Vincennes road,
while family was away and es-
capped with SIS and jewelry val
ued at SIPS.
Alexander Barnes, 9l5 So.
State, ST., colored janitor, fell 4
stories through skylight, Badly
injured.
Joseph Nick, SO, Niles Center,
stabbed 5 times by two negroes
in yard of Northwestern Gas &
Light Co., Evanston. No motive
known.
Two bandits entered cafe of
Louis Catelina, 1868 Armour
ave, ordered beer, drew revolvers
and took $40. Escaped.
Judge Jennings ordered Nathan
Neufeld, atty, to pay DR.. J. R.
Hoffman, 233 w. Washington ST.,
$11.5O for removing dust from
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-06-27

Edward Crane, 446 Menominee
st., switchman, struck by North
western 81" train at Estres ave.
grade crossing. Badly hurt. St.
Francis hospital. Trains tied up
one hour.
Martha Hoffman, %, alleged to
have induced Esther Stocked, 10,
Racine, Wis, to accompany her
to Chicago for immoral purposes,
held to await action of federal
grand jury.
Samuel Carlson, 1887 Wells ST.,
Lincoln Park laborer, returned
home and found wife and daugh-
ter, 7, had disappeared. Also the
furniture.
Mrs. Alice Collins, 56o5 Drexel
blvd, widow of late Fire Capt.
Patrick E. Collins, chased burglar
from fiat last night.
Burglars entered offices of JUL
Jus A. Stone & Co., 1120 S. Wa
bash av., and escaped with 81 900
in judgment notes and $500worth
of office fixtures. Third robbery
in month.
Elvira Schoenfeld, II, who had
been visiting uncle, DR.. VIM. H.
Rubovitz, 1921 Calumet av,, for 5
weeks, disappeared June 20. Yes
terday they reported matter to
police.
o. H. Chamberlain, 511O Jefer-
son av., Doris Johnson, 5314
Madison av., and Mrs. Marion
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-14
FIGHT PROMISED OVER
nEI.Efs ATES EHRnlI rIr,N 4 8

Chicago. H., June IA fight prom
Uses to center about contests involving
delegates from Texas. where the po-
litcaI life of Cecil Lyon, national com
mitteeman. and the strength OF the
stake
The Roosevelt managers said no COM
promise would be considered with re-
gard to Texas. The Taft managers said
they would fight for all the contested
Texas delegates on the ground that the
Lyon organization had chosen its dele
gates in defiance of the district appor-
uonment plan OF the Republican na-
uonal committee.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-14
ROOSEVELT IS
OFF TO CHICAGO
Continued from Page l.


CONTINUED from Page l.
the second Tennessee district was set
tied by the national committee with
out a roll call, Roosevelt men voting
no"
a motion to seat the Roosevelt dele
gates was defeated
Texas Tomorrow.
Under a provisional agreement
reached by Republican national COM
mittee members, the hearings on the
Texas contests were put over until to-
morrow 1t IS expected to argue the
Washington contests late today IL they
can be reached
Inc postponement OF the Texas
hearings was requested by the Tart
attorneys who asked for further tine
IN which 10 prepare their case.
Fist Fight over Oklahoma.
A fist fight between Grant Victor
United States marshal for the eastern
district OF oklahoma, a Tart supporter
and l. G. Disney and Patrick Dore. of
Westville, Okla. Roosevelt adherenus,
took place outside the rooms Of the
national committee, just after the hear
ing in the third Oklahoma district
contest.
Scores Of politicians and spectators
who had gathered at the entrance of
the committees room to await results
Of decisions, witnessed the conflict and
several men aided detectives in separ-
aung the cOmbatautS.
In the committee room previously
Francis J. Heney had asked that Vic
tor, holding the proxy Of 7. A Mar
low Of Montana, be excluded from VOt-
ing on the case because Of his personal
interest in il. The suggestion was not
put to a vote. Victor, however, re-
tired.
Loud remarks were made about the
Oklahoma case Disney and DOre up
holding the claims of the Roosevelt
faction. 1t was then, according to
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-14
JUSTICE HUGHES SAYS HE
WI M n Ii IN m = ]

New York. June 14--Justice Chas.
j. Hughes of the United States supreme
court with his family, passed through
here yesterday on his way to the Adj
rondaczs where he will pass the sum
mer- He has taken a camp a. Lake
Placid for the season
To friends who spoke to him OF re-
ports IN which he has been mentioned
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-14
AT
BALTIMORE OPENED
Chairman Mack Says Tenn
pOrary Chairman Is to Be
Selected Later.

Baltimore, Nd. June 14.-NatiOnal
chairman Mack came TO Baltimore last
night and, after opening the headquar-
tiers Of the Democratic national COM
mittee at the Belvidere, made an in
spection Of the convention hall
Chairman Mack said the temporary
craftsmanship was still unsettled. He
added.
We have talked about Judge Parker,
senator O'GOrman, Ollie James, senator
Kern and others for temporary presid-
ing officer and that is as far as we
have got"
What about the presidential candi-
dates2" was asked.
Il can say there will be no serious
conferences on the presidential norni-
nation until after the Chicago conven-
tion,' replied chairman Mack, who
added that the principal planks in the
Baltimore platform would be the tariff.
the high cost of living and the trusts
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-14
CALIFORNIA ROOSEVELT
nEIEfs ArEs ENTEH nRnr,r.s.r

Gallup, n. NJ, June 13.-Declarin-
that the seating OF two delegates from
the fourth California district by the
Republican national committee was a
deliberate assault upon the whole sys-
TEN Of direct presidential preference
primaries, members Of the California
state delegation to the Republican ma
tiOnal convention at Chicago gave fur
Their vent to their indigna ton by adopt-
ing resolutions calling upon the dele
gates of other states to join them in a
national protest. The issue. the resO-
lutions aver, is simply whether the Se-
publican party shall be ruled by its
members or by 50 hOldOver members of
a national committee, a large number
of whom have already been repudiated
by the states which they profess to
represent.
Charles Stetson Wheeler. one of the
two Roosevelt delegates who were un-
seated by the national committee in
favor Of Taft men, was chosen vice
chairman Of the California deIesa ton
to preside in the absence Of governor
Johnson, who is in Chicago
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-14
RIO GRANDE
VALLEY BANK
& TRUST co.

as a possible compromise nominee for
the presidency, justice Hughes said he
was completely out Of politics and
would not permit the use Of his name
under any circumstances.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-14

Dore rushed into the fray and Victor
was put on the defensive.
By this time detectives took hand
and with the aid Of Mr.. Dick and 9th
er spectators separated the men who
were not arrested.
Pointing to Windup Of Party.
Delegates 10 the Republican national
convention, in anticipation of the com
ing 10 Chicago, of Col Roosevelt. a
history making episode in American
politics, today went back 10 the first
nomination Of Abraham Lincoln in
1850, in efforts TO find a parallel for
the fight waEed here.
Roosevelt men. kept at a high pitch
by frequent conferences and mass
meetings in which their leaders at
tackled the action of the national COM
mittee with bitterness. pointed to the
death Of the old Wing party as their
theory Of what may happen in Chicago
next week.
Taft leaders. declaring that the ac-
ton OF the national committee in seat
ing the Roosevelt delegates from Mis-
souri, was indicative of its fairness.
laughed at the predictions OF Col.
RoOsevelts followers and the contin-
ued talk Of a bolt.
Taft VIII Lack in End.
The Roosevelt managers today an
nOunced that If all the remaining con-
tests before the national committee
are decided in favor Of president Taft
he viii lack "A votes of the number
necessary TO nominate. These figures
and others compiled at both Taft and
Roosevelt headq--rters brought the
situation down to a point where dis
cussion Of a deadlock and a possible
dark horse candidate doomed large
Col Roosevelt's leaders further de-
clared that as the situation now stands
the Taft forces actually count less
than 10 votes in their favor Others
insisted that yesterdays Developments
in seating Roosevelt delegates from
Missouri left the president II short Of
a bare majority on the temporary roll.
Fight for Uuinsfructed Delegates.
The fight for the uninstructed dele
gates. the southern delegates and tho
IS LaFollette delegates from Wiscon-
sin and North Dakota today became
intense. Every possible argument is
being used by the campaign managers
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-14

on both sides to get the advantage IN
these quarters
The Roosevelt men directed a con-
! certed effort toward the southern dele
safes in attempting to make them be-
IcTe that they would represent an
absolutely certain majority against
president Tafts side, both as to the
nomination and matters pertaining to
organization OF the convention.
La Toilette Delegation Looms Large.
AS result Of the Tightening of the
Taft-RoOsevclt lines the La Toilette
delegation looms larger than ever as
strategic force and in the calcula-
tons of the managers of the other COM
panies It ranks a close second to the
southern and uninstructed vote in the
convention.
It was pointed out that If president
Taft is not in absolute control of the
convention from start to finish La
Toilette VIII hold balance Of power.
The question of debate among leaders
was whether or not this possible bal
ance would be used. Roosevelt lead
ers frankly said they expected the aid
OF the La toilette strength in COM
bination to defeat United States sena-
tor Elihu Root as temporary chair
man. To this end the Roosevelt forces
have suggested that they would be
willing to support any candidate for
the temporary Craftsmanship that the
La Toilette followers might choose.
Walter L. HOuser. senator La Fol-
lette's campaign manager, today. how
ever. repeated his assertions TO the
effect that the La Toilette delegation
would positively avoid all combinations
of any character with any other can
didate. Mr.. HOuser declared that the
La Toilette organization is looking
ahead only to the senator's political
future and the success Of the policies
which he has advocated in his fight
through the various state primaries.
Figures Tafe ga Votes.
William Barnes, IT., of New York, in
calculations tabulated personally. an
nOunced that president Taft would
have 574 votes on the temporary roll
call of the convention. If this claim
committee completes the hearing of
contests tomorrow, the president would