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Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-07

BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSl
CHICAGO, Aug. 7-Roosevelt late
Today was nominated as presidential
candidate of the new Progressive
1arty amid scenes of the widest en-
thusiasm. The nomination of John
son of California for vice president
was practically assured when, after
b conference it was stated that ar
fangements had been made whereby
Ben Lindsey would withdraw
CHICAGO, Aug. with the band
pfaying Wearing of the Green" and
carrying the bear totem and yellow
banners, the California delegation at
the Progressive convention arrived at
the Coliseum and began noisy
parade.
New York and Illinois delegations
Following, Immediately Joined in the
procession. The convention was called
TO order at 11:30. Immediately after.
ward Beveridge announced that the
permanent organization committee
would report, making the temporary
organization permanent.
The platform was shown to Roose-
welt this morning. 1t is understood he
will approve it without cnange
The resolutions committee is work
ling furiouSly. 1t is believed it win be
ready by o'clock this afternoon.
Johnson, apparently, is the almost
unanimous choice for vice president
After Rabbi Lewis invocation the
report of the permanent organization
committee, making the temDOrarv or
ganlZatlon permanent was presented
by Medill Mccormack.
Ex-Governor Hamilton of Illinois
moved to amend, making the party
name National Progressive or Pro
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-07

page of his career After reviewing
Rocsevelt's life, he declared: "As the
Crusaders pledged themselves to God
and country. so we consecrate our
lives TO the service that the democracy
Ordained by divine power may endure.
AS the leader in this crusade, pre-
sent America's greatest statesman
and llon-hearted citizen, Theodore
Roosevelt
Approaching the stupendous task
inely fear. To such leader the
sressive party declines to accept the
! cynical doctrine of Napoleon, that God
is on the side of the heaviest bat
talions, and prefers faith in Lincoln S
teachings, that right makes might"
Referring to Roosevelt, the speaker
said: He has fought the vicious
| forces in American life and conquered
them and surrendered the presidency
in the hope that other hands would
prosecute successfully what he had
not finished, but the tsaks have been
treated with intermittent loyalty and
largely left undone. He presents the
striking and eventful civic career i'll
American history. He is one whose
originality of thought and action made
him an unique figure. He has touched
every duty with the gold of service
and established a reputation that has
challenged the appreciation of the
public. While others talked he acted
Where the peoples interests were con-
cerned. he gave and asked no quarter.
Before him the greatest captains of
industry lowered their lances. He is
ha only in r,ri11ia Iifn hnI
inely fear, To such q leader the
hearts of millions of Americans are
turning in this crisis"
Seconding the nomination of Roose-
welt. Henry J. Allen of Kansas said:
When, six weeks ago, the discarded
national Republican committee, as its
last effective act. defrauded the Re
publican party of the right to be a
Progressive party, 1t could not de
fraud the people of the right to have
such a progressive party. We are
here because We cannot accept the
cynical and immoral doctrine that alls
fair in politics; because we can't abide
by the loose proclamation of practical
politicians that it is the duty of hon
est men to take their medicine, no mat
ter what fraud is compounded therein,
provided it is labeled regular"
SecOnding Roosevelt's nomination,
Miss Adams said: The great party
has pledged itself to the protection Of
children. care of the aged, relief of
overwOrked girls. Committed to these
humane undertakings, it is sensible
that such a party should appeal to wo-
men. We ratify this platform, not be-
cause il represents our earnest con
yictions and .formulates our high
hopes, but because the appeal to our
faculties calls 10 definite action
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-07
ROOSEVELT AND JOHNSON LEAD
THE NEW PROGRESSIVE PARTY

gressive, as the individual states wish.
1t is reported the resolutions com.
mittee, after long consideration, has
decided not to incorporate the plank
prohibiting shipping liquore from wet
tc dry states.
The rules committee has Withdrawn
its report temporarily, trying to agree
on the name The convention ad-
journed al 1925 until to permit the
resolutions committee TO finish its
work
The final draft of the platform, with
Roosev elt's suggested changes, will
contain 1000 words. 1t will be present
ed late today.
Medill Mccormack read the COM
promise amendment of the rules COM
mittee. the report providing that the
name of the new party be 'Progres-
sive." 1t contains stipulation that III
other states where another name has
been adopted the new name will be
subject in those states to their ap-
prOval.
Future representation was fixed at
one delegate from each 5000 instead
of 10000 votes.
White of Kansas then moved TO sus-
pend the rules and permit immediate
nominations. II was carried After
Prendergast had nominated Roosevelt.
White OF Kansas and Jane Adams
seconded the nomination.
The convention was called TO order
again at 1:20 Al 1:50 William Prem
dergast Of New York placed Roosevelt
in nomination. He said in part:
This gathering owes its being to q
mighty protest against those who
tried to poison the we'll of democracy"
He declared his candidate a national
asset, with success written on every
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-07
ROOSEVELT SWEEPS KANSAS
BY $4,000 MAJORITY

icy UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
TOPEKA, Kan. Aug 7.-Practically
complete returns from yesterdays pri-
maries indicate complete Progress.
sive victory. Roosevelt electors win
by majorities averaging $4,000. The
Progressive state ticket was victori-
Gus by 10000 to 10000 majorities.
Arthur Capper, publisher of the To-
peka Capital, was nominated for the
governorship over Frank Ryan, Taft
ite, by 10000. Stubbs and Senator
Curtis are running close for senatorial
nomination, Stubbs slightly leading.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-07
PALACE DESTROYED

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 1.-The
old palace Of Peter the Great, on
Petrovski island, which he used as a
summer residence. was destroyed to
day by fire which started in lumber
yard and spread to warehouses and
other buildings until it reached the
palace. The famous old structure con.
tanned a number of paintings, but none
of them was of great value The fire
burned several hours. The damage is
estimated at S1,000,O0O The palace OF
the Grand Duchess Maria Pavlowna
in MilliOna street, also was on fire to.
day and still is burning.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-07
OCEAN TRAVEL RECORD
BROKEN IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Aug 7.-AIl records
for incoming ocean travel were brok-
en- today with the arrival of the steam
ships st. Louis, California, George
Washington, Russia, Lapland, Rotter-
dam and Amerika.
The arrivals for the day were made
up OF 1906 first class, 2045 second
class and 5736 steerage passengers,
totaling 92S7, or about 500 better than
the best previous record.
1t was peculiar incident that the
establishment of new record for in
coming ocean travel should have been
broken on the 120th anniv ersary of the
founding of the revene cutter service,
established by Alexander Hamilton
August 4, 1892, with ten boats and 120
men. Today there are 40 boats in the
service and 1900 men.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-07
ADVANCE IN RICE

SEATTLE, Aug. THE price OF
rice in Japan, according to mail ad.
vices, has advanced to a figure never
before known, failure of the crop in
Siam and Burma being gwen as the
reason and large shipments of wheat
and flour from the north Pacific coast
to Japan are expected. An advance in
wheat and flour rates TO the Orient
will go into effect in September The
rate from Puget sound to Hong Kong
will be S. a ton, instead of $3.50, as at
present. In October there will be a
further increase, making the rate from
Puget sound TO Japan S. a ton, t.
Shanghai and Hong Kong $3.50, and tt
Manila $6.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-07
BETTER PRICE EXPECTED
FOR VALLEY COTTON SEED

The Cotton exchange has made 4
new deal with the seed oil mill where
by much better prices are to be Oh
tanned this year for cotton seed. Six
points in Texas are to be taken as the
basis of local value, the price to be
paid here being 80 per cent Of the
average price in those six towns.
1t is believed this will bring about
$40 ton for the seed during the conz-
ing season.
F. A. White, who is to serve the ex-
change as cotton classer, is in the
valley studying cotton conditions.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-07
UNDER NEW STANDARD

FRESNO, Aug. 7.-Green fruit mer
nave put into effect a Standardization
rule on Malaga grapes, which was
adopted last week Under this rule
no Malagas will be shipped from Fres
no district unless they test at least Is
per cent sugar. Three inspectors have
been employed to make the tests. All
fruit will be tested in the packine
houses
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-07
FOR DRAINAGE DISTRICT
WEST OF NEW RIVER

The supervisors yesterday received
a petition from water district No. II
for the establishment of a drainage
district west of New river, and hear
ing of argument was set for Septem-
Der 4. The section referred to has
suffered much from storm water and
it is proposed to put in a series of
waste water canals under the irriga-
ton bitches to make it possible for
storm water to get away without dam
age
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-07
ANOTHER BRICK BLOCK
TO GO UP ON MAIN ST.

J. l.. Travers has been given the
contract TO build brick store build
ing 25X60 feet, one story high, two
blocks west of Ell Centro National
bank on Main street, for A. p Nuffer,
at a cost of about $3500. The building
will be provided with the customary
arcade
The new building will be occupied
as a bakery by William Egerer, who
recently sold his old bakery to Charley
Moon.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-07
SUFRAGETTES SENTENCED

IBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONsl
DUBLIN, Aug. For attempting to
burn the Theater Royal, where Pre-
mier Asquith was scheduled to speak
during his recent visit, Mrs. Mary
Leigh and Miss Gladys Evans, suf-
fragettes, were today sentenced to five
years Imprisonment
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-07
AGAINST COMMERCE COURT

[BY UNITED PRESS AsSOCIATIONSI
WASHINGTON, Aug. by a vote
Of 30 10 19 the senate today accepted
the budget bill containing a provision
for the abolition of the commerce
court The house has not yet adopt.
ed it. 1t is rumored the president
Will veto the bill
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-07
PHOENIX sTANDPAT PAPER
TURNS TO PROGREsSIvES

PHOENIX, Ariz., Oct. THE read
ing public of Phoenix was thrown into
fiutter of excitement this morning
publican with rousing editorial COL
umn in support of Roosevelt and John :
son, the publication of the Progressive
ticket at the head of the column ana
front page announcement that the
property had been purchased bag and
baggage by Dwight H. Heard and as
sociates and would hereafter be con-
Quoted as a Progressive newspaper.
The Republican has been the fore
most Republican newspaper in the
southwest for many years. An ardent
administration supporter, and during
the present campaign the chief stand
pat organ in the state. Hereafter its
policy will be under the direction of
Mr.. Heard, acknowledged to be the
directing force of the Progressive cam
paign in Arizona, one of the organizers
of the party in the state and natiol
and well known Phoenix business
man. His name appears as president
and general manager. No other staff
changes have been announced, nor is
il known outside whether there will he
any.
This coup will add materially to the
strength of the Progressive party in
the state and it is confidently asserted
is the turning point in the campaign
that will assuredly place Arizona in
the Progressive column in the coming e
national election
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-07
VALLEY MAPS ARE NOW
READY FOR DISTRIBUTION

new map which is really a com
perial valley, is now published under
the title of . on 1. These three maps
are published separately as 1 on 1 ana
2 on l.
The combination maps cover the en-
tire plan of land division or tracts
and shows the new irrigation districts
and systems and the principal roads
of the valley. In addition to these
features new or revised to date, the
publisher has by the use of dots in
dicated the location of the principal
corporated cities.
These maps are made on a scale If
one mile to an inch and should prove
of great value in advertising the val
ley. The publisher has also issued a
special map outside of these series,
Illustrating the much talked of coast
to coast highway as well as showing
the scenic route to Phoenix and Yuma
via Ell Centre and Holtville.
These maps are of particular inter
est at this time when the valley is
son in its history.
These maps are made as wall maps
and also folded in covers and are
printed on cardboard, linen and bond
paper. They are sold singly as well
as in bulk. Eg
The publisher is Albert G.. ThurstOn,
who has served the community so well
with his valley directory.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-07
BIG WORLD CROPS

WASHINGTON, Oct. Crops gen
orally throughout the world this year
are bumper. This is shown by figures
reported TO the department of agricul-
ture from the International Institute e
of Agriculture at Rome, which gives
preliminary estimates as follows:
Wheat-France, 335.97400O bushels
Roumania, s9,417,o0O; Canada, 206, $685.
0O0 Total production in the following g
named countries, 3,200,Oo0,0Oo bushels,
or 81 per cent more than last year:
Prussia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark,
Spain, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy.
Luxembourg, Switzerland, France, Nor
way, Netherlands, Roumania, Russia
India, Japan, Egypt, Tunis, Canada and
the Omitted States.
Oats-Roumania, 21,525, 900 bushels
Canada, 400,502,00O Total production
S,5O4,o00,000 bushels. or 17.6 per cent
more than last year.
Corn-Roumania, 113, 1915, 900 bushels
Total production, 1916 OOO, 900 bushels
or II per cent more than last year.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-07
WOman's Political Club

woman's Wilson-k kettner club was
organized in Ell Centre Saturday af-
ternoon, with Mrs. Violette S. Campbell
as president and Mrs. Tabbie III. Nance
as secretary.
Owing to understanding as to
the time and place of the meeting,
the attendance was not so large as it
would otherwise have been, but %
women have signed the roll and
pledged themselves to do individual
work for the Democratic ticket in
November. Because they feel that the
interests of Imperial county and San
Diego county are closely identified
and that the progress of both will be
materially advanced by having a rep
resentative in congress whom they
think knows and understands the con
ditions and needs of the southern end
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-07

of the district, the members Of the
club will do their utmost to interest
the voters of the county. regardless Of
party affiliations. in the election to con-
gress of Mr.. Kettner of San Diego. An
effort will also be made to interest the
women in the issues of campaign, and
to bring out their full vote in Novem-
Der. All women who are interested in
the work undertaken are requested to
give their names to the secretary,
Mrs. Tabbie H. Nance, or to sign the
roll in Mr.. Collins book store. 1t is
hoped some definite plans will be ac-
complished for the education Of wom-
en- along political lines, and that Q
good speaker may be secured to this
end in the immediate future.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-07
baseball Game Exciting

In an exciting game of baseball yes
terday afternoon the Dixie Stars de-
feated the Never Works by a score
of to 6. special feature of the
game was Shortstop Jacobson's work,
three runs out of four times at bat
being to his credit. The lineup fol-
lows: Never Works-Craig catcher,
Hubbard shortstop, Hollis first base
Mahoney left field, Gary second base,
Campbell right field. Cheney third base,
Farris and Young pitchers; Dixie Stars
-Kenney catcher, Cook second base
o. Chick first base, Hersee third base
Jacobson shortstop, Massey center
field, Chick right field, Foulkes left
field, David pitcher, Moosau third base,
White pitcher, Holt second base.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-07
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Imperial, State of California.
In the Matter of the Estate of HIRAM
q. WOOD, Deceased.
Estate of Hiram z. Wood deceased
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed executor of the last will and
testament of Hiram z. Wood, deceased
10 the creditors of and all persons hav-
ing claims against the said deceased,
to exhibit them, with the necessary
vouchers, within ten months after the
hrst publication of this notice to the
said executor at Ell Centre National
Bank, FL Centre. California, the same
being the place for the transaction of
the business of said estate, in said
County of Imperial
Dated September 80, A. d. 1912.
F. b. FULLER,
Executor Of the Last Will and Testa
ment or Hiram q. Wood. Deceased.
tor.
Tues, Oct 30.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-07
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, United
October 8, 1912. NOTICE Is hereby
given that JAMES T.. BROCK Of Hebei,
Cal, assignee of Sudie Fairchild who
on April 81. 1912, made desert lanu
entry No. O12s61. for sEA NEH, Lot S,
Section %; Lot 2, Section "a, Township
16 s., Range IA E.. s. B. Meridian, has
proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before the Clerk Of
the Superior Court Of Imperial County,
day of November 1912, at 10 O'clock
a. m.
Claimant names as witnesses: George
Morgan Thurman, Frank Lewis Lath-
rop, John 3. Lewis. Homer Harry Mar
tin, all of Heber Cal.
FRANK BUREN,, Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

tNOt Coal Lands.-Serfal No. O4873)
Department of the Interior, United
states Land Office at Los Angeles, Cal
October 4, 1912. NOTICE is hereby
given that FRANK A. GARETSON, or
san Diego, Cal, assignee of Mary
Lyons. who. on June S, 1907, made
Desert Land Entry No 1854, Serial NO.
OASIS, for NWA SEA. Sk NEA, 81
w. NV Me-; Me- wv. Section 10; s1s
SW q SeGtion 8, Township Is s., Rangv
II E.. $: B. M, being Tract 2O8, accord :
Ing to the resurvey now being made, in
I. IS s.. r: IL E.. S. b. NJ, being the
land described according to the resur-
vey authorized by act of July l. 1902.
as the NWA of Section Is, and Lots /,
}, and S. and that portion of Sec
tion 10 lying south of Lots and 4
and north Of Tract 62, and that portion
of Section 10 lying east of Tract 60 In
rejected survey limits of Tract rs
north of line projected west from
sW corner Lot in said Section Is, to
an Intersection with east line of Tract
e.. all in T. Is s., r. IL E., S. b. M, has
filed notice of intention to make finai
proof to establish claim to the land
above described, before the Clerk of
the Superior Court Of Imperial County,
at Ell Centre, California on the 14th
day of November, 1912, at 10 o'clock
a. m.
Claimant names as witnesses: JIG
Delozier. Frank Salisbury, F. b. Fuller,
Phillip Metz. all of Ell Centre, Cal.
l. FRANK BUREN, Register
Nov. 9.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-07
DE PALMA FATALLY INJURED

MILWAUKEE,. Oct. Caleb Bragg.
eleventh hour starter. won the grand
priX Automobile race here Saturday
afternoon. Bergdoll was second and
Anderson third. Bragg's time was 359
minutes % seconds for the 40 miles.
In a desperate fight for first hon
ors Ralph De Palma, recognized as
one of the greatest of auto racing
drivers, was fatally injured. Both his
legs were broken and his skull frac-
tured. His mechanician, Alley, was
injured internally, but it is thought he
will recover.
De Palma's car turned turtle as he
was squirting to overtake Caleb Brasg.
who was finishing the race. He and
his mechanician, Alley, were caught
under the car as it rolled into the
ditch. De Palma suffered terrible in
juries, from which physicians say he
cannot recover.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Not Coal Lands.-Serial No. O7.54D
Department of the Interior United
states Land Office at Los Angeles Cal
October 4. 1912. NOTICE is hereby
given that BENJAMIN A. STAFFORD
made Homestead Entry No. O7754. foI
ER of Tract 6S. Township 16 s., Rang,
IL 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 Ell Centro, California, on the 18th
day of November, 1912, at 10 O'Clock
a. m.
Claimant names as witnesses: Ben.
lamin Fuller, Joel H. Campbell, Lester
Z. Salisbury, Alexander Ferren, all OF
Seeley, Cal.
FRANK buren,, Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-07
1S,4OO OHOMESEEKERS ARRIVE
DURING 10 DAYS OF Low FARE

Los ANGELES, Oct. 7.-Eighteei
thousand four hundred homeseekers
have arrived in Los Angeles since the
opening of the colonist low fare period
September 25. Yesterday 1900 came
into town over the Santa Fe, Salt Lake
and Southern Pacific railroads.
The hegira will continue until Octo-
Der Is, and the passenger traffic Is
estimate that about 10000 more colon
lists will arrive during that time, max
ing perhaps 10000 in all for the sea
son of 1912 This will break the rec
ord for southern California.
The daily average this fall. has beer
higher than ever before, and every
train has brought in eager people from
the four corners of the country, seek
ing land in a perpetual summer CHI
mate.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-07
j. T.. Brown Returns

J. E. Brown of the realty firm Of
Brown Brothers of Los Angeles is in
the valley again after an absence of
several years. Mr.. Brown in the early
days Of the irrigation project took an
important part in the colonization of
the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-07
Charles Rhodes yesterday M

Charles Rhodes yesterday morning
served his first meal in the new Palm
Grill, in the same room as the Palm
bakery Everything is new and excel
lent service is promised. The room is
very prettily decorated and has accom-
modations for 40 persons at a time,
while good music is furnished by
Messrs. Switzerland and Beeman.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-07
san Diego Highway

1t has been announced that today
surveyors will begin work on the por-
ton of the road in Imperial county to
be built by San Diego county funds
Imperial countys share of money is
already provided for and the super
visors are ready to proceed with the
work. The San Diego county money Is
TO be raised by subscription. and il is
claimed $4,000 has been raised. though
the exact status of the fund is noI
known here.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-07
Shoe Repairing
20: Brighton. Old stand.
c. z. SMITH
J. l.. TraVerS
PIONEER CONTRACTOR a BUILDER
OFFICE IN EL CENTRIC HOTEL eLpo
NOTICE TO ARCHITECTS

Notice is hereby given that the
Board Of Trustees of the Meloland
school district will receive plans and
specifications for a school building at
the Meloland store up to and including
October 4, 1912, at the hour of 1 d. m,
said school building to cost not more
than $4,000. Thirty dollars will be
paid as premium or purchase price
for the plans and specifications which
are accepted.
The Board of Trustees of the Melo-
land school district reserves the right
to reject any and all plans and specifi-
cations.
Dated this 21st day Of September,
1912.
w e PACKARD Clark
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-07
PERSONALS

w. f. Holt is in Ell Centre in his
private car on a business trip.
w. J. Purcell, accompanied by Harry
Blake, drove in yesterday from the
coast in a new Chalmers.
John Harmon, formerly of Mesquite
Lake, now living near Yuma, is in the
valley on a business trip.
Carl F. Miller. formerly of Akron,
Ohio, has opened a vulcanizing repair
shop in the Central garage and will
make all kinds of rubber tire repairs.