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Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15

yearly for advertising the county passed
with very little opposition.
In our county government bill made
slight advances in certain salaries OF
county officials. dld this after a
very careful comparison of correspond
ing salaries in other counties and TAX
ing into consideration that no increases
can be made again for six years.
Concerning the local option bill to
make the county the unit in liquor cleo
tionS. DR.. Gandier has already explained
in public letter. As soon as learned
of the general understanding that there
should be no modification made in the
local option law this session realized
that the chances for the passage OF
the bill We're very slight. However. the
introduction of the bill and the agI-
tation concerning it have served an
excellent purpose. | believe that it
can he passed next session if Imperial
valley insists upon it.
4 measure of great importance 10
our county was introduced by Assem-
blyman Ellis of Riverside, providing an
appropriation of $4,000 for a road
from Riverside to Yuma by way OF
Brawley. This settles our road con-
trovcrsy. for it is now agreed that the
regular state road shall he built from
san Diego to Ell Centre. All parts Of
the valley should certainly be gratifled
at this happy ending of our road trou-
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15
SAYS WESTERN PROJECTS
STARTED IN HIS OFFICE

WASHINGTON, May t4.-"Hurry
up and complete the reclamation
projects already under way and be
sure you have competent men in the
field" was the advice James y. Hill,
the railroad magnate, gave TO Secre-
tary Lane today at the reclamation
hearing. He reiterated his statement
that it cost the reclamation service
more than twice what it cost other
services and private enterprises to re-
claim the desert land.
Mr.. Hill based his statement as to
the high cost Of reclamation work on
a report of the Census Bureau. Direc-
tor Newell OF the reclamation serv-
ice and Senator Walsh of Montana
questioned him about having personal
knowledge Of the reclamation service
work
Il never built an inch Of irrigation
works in my life" said Mr.. Hill, "but
| know that when private enterprises
in Canada can sell the land and wa
der for $50 an acre, and The water
on reclamation projects in the United
States costs sl5 an acre. that there Is
some difference in the cost"
Director Newell replied that the
government work was more perma-
nent; that private enterprise was prom
to take in too large an acreage for the
water capacity and further tfiat the
government could work only eight
hours day and private enterprises
ten.
THAT Is another reason why the
government should go out Of business"
said Mr.. HILL He added that he was
"burdened" with complaints by set
tiers on the Milk River and the St.
Mary's project in Canada about the de-
lay for years in pushing the work to
completion. To this Mr.. Newell respon-
ded that much of the delay had been
caused by diplomatic negotiations with
Great Britain over water rights.
Mr.. Hill concluded with an appeal
fer help for the settlers and praise
for Montana as land adaptable to re-
clamation projects.
You might reduce your freight
rates; that would be one way to help
them," suggested Mr.. Lane.
III we did SO much further, we
would have to ask for government
credit" replied Mr.. Hill.
During his testimony Mr.. Hill said
reclamation in the west started in
our office"
| "Three railroads subscribed $4,000
| each and hired fellow from Cali
fornia named Maxwell, a rapid type
writer, to educate the people about re-
clamation," he said. after three years
or four two other railroads came il
and before long we had the movement
istarted"
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15
ONE NEW CASE FOUND
IN LAST THREE DAYS

The ninth case OF smallpox in town
developed last night, a little child of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. II. Ozmun being the
unfortunate one.
DR.. McCombs, county health officer,
said this morning that the disease is
going on its way picking out the people
who have not been vaccinated, but in
the last few days $50 people have been
vaccinated and the number is increasing
hourly. He declares that if the people
generally will take this precaution the
disease can be stopped promptly.
The health office is not disposed to
temporize with the situation and the
public generally is inclined to support
the officials in this policy.
Steps have not yet been taken to
make a campaign through the business
houses and public offices, but this will
be done so long as the people continue
to come forward voluntarily to be vac
cinaled.
Considerable apprehension has been
felt for Miss Fern Campbell, who has
been very sick, but who was reported
much improved this morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15
AssEMBLYMAN MOOREHOUsE
REPORTS TO THE PEOPLE

To the Citizens of Imperial County:
I desire to make short statement
concerning the session Of the legisla-
ture just ended.
Eight of my own bills passed. One
called for an appropriation of twenty
five thousand dollars to be used in
cooperation with appropriations by the
federal government and the state of
Arizona in building a bridge across
the Colorado river at Yuma Another
for the purpose of placing the water
companies, such as the California De-
Velopment Company. under the juriS-
diction of the railroad commission. An
other gives power tn the state dairy
bureau to regulate the testing Of milk
and cream in cheese factories and
creameries. The remainder were in
troduced on the recommendation Of
the grand jury or the board of SUI
pervisors or the irrigation district di-
rectors, or at the request of indiyid-
uals, to amend the present laws in some
technical respects. The bill which al
lows boards Of supervisors to appro-
PIRATE at least five thousand dollars
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15

Mr.. Judson, who represented Impe-
rial county last session, and myself are
chiefly responsible for the passage Of q
bill calling for small appropriations for
agricultural district fairs. Imperial
county is made separate district and
is given $1,000 a year. While this
is small amount it is a start. We
are not sure that the governor will sign
the bill. I suggest that as many of you
as possible write to him urging that he
sign assembly bill No. 9ii.
Many measures of state wide impor-
tance have become laws, such as The
minimum wage for women, the work
mems compensation act and the red
light injunction act The measure Of
greatest value. in my opinion, is the
so-called blue sky law. which will pre-
vent the promotion of dishonest invest
ment companies. | could go on nam
ing many other excellent bills, but
these few indicate the character of our
work The cry of Freak, freak"
which has been indulged in 50 pro-
fusely, has served the political pur-
poses Of the opponents of the admin
istration, but neither the legislature
nor governor Johnson has taken this
sort of opposition to heart. The legis-
lature is not to be judged by the
measures introduced and considered,
but by the final accomplishments.
| am glad Of this opportunity Of
commencing Senator Anderson to I'm
peral county He passed through the
senate every bill that l sent over TO
him. In my opinion he is one of the
most influential men in the upper house.
also want to express 10 the valley
something Of the regard in which Mr..
John Eshleman is held by men from
every part of the state. From the eX-
pressions | have heard on every side
consider that he stands next TO Gov
ernor Johnson in the esteem of Califor-
MIA.
The work Of this Legislature is prob
ably over. There is only a very slight
possibility Of the governors calling a
special session during the next eighteen
months. | call attention to this fact
because | am assuming interests which
expect to take me quite largely ont
Of the valley. and | want you to KNOW
that my duties are over. | thank you
again for granting me the privilege OF
going to Sacramento. 1t has certainly
been an honor to be Imperial county's
first representative in the assembly,
and want you to know that l appre-
ciate it fully.
In conclusion, | wish l could convey
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15
SsHW1
Aeroplanes for Revolution
tBY UNITED PRESS AssoCIATIONsl

DOUGLAS. May 15.-Constituticnal-
ist leaders at Aqua Prieta, opposite
Douglas. declared that Dider Mason
and Thomas Dean, aviators arrested
near Tucson on suspicion Of being en-
route to Sonora to engage in warfare
against the federal government, are in
Sonora with Martin biplane, ready to
aid the rebel attack on Guaymas. They
say five cases believed to contain their
|aeroplane, seized near Tucson, were de-
coys, and that the real machine was
taken across the border. Mason and
Dean disappeared after being released
by American federal agents. The Con-
stitutionalists say they were rushed
across the border, ready to fulfill a
contract to drop bombs on Guaymas,
for which they are to receive s45, 200.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15
TARIFF AWAKENS THREATS
AFFECTING LARGE INTERESTS
lBY UNITED PRESS AssocIArIoNsl

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS1
WASHINGTON, May IA singing
criticism of Secretary of Commerce
Redfleld's address to employing lithOg-
raphers last night, in which the secre-
tary announced determination by his
department to watch the effects OF the
tariff on employers, was made in the
house today by Mondell Of Wyoming.
He characterized Redfield's speech as
Threatening American manufacturers
with investigation if wages were re-
duced as a result of tariff revision"
MOndell declared: mo statute con-
templates that the department Of COM
merce shall endeavor to coerce men to
continue in business at financial loss.
Has the secretary fund to cOmpen-
safe the manufacturers il the Under
wood tariff causes serious financial
loss? 1t is particularly ungracious
that men Of high standing, with high
responsibilities, should cold bloodedly
warn industries that they will be in
Icstigated to learn whether their ma
Chinery is up to date and whether their
methods, in the might yopinion Of the
secretary OF commerce, are modern" :"
Underwood followed Mondell, serv-
ing notice that the government investi-
cation Of big business will be pressed
il big business lowers wages. giving
the tariff as the cause, but added if
injury is done to legitimate business
through the Underwood bill the mistake
will be rectified.
President Wilson will stand pat on
the tariff. refusing to consider any
compromise on the sugar and wool
schedules. This statement was made
at the White House today. The presi-
dent personally, in the semi-weeklv
conference with newspaper men, in
dicated emphatically that the stories
that he is seeking compromise are
baseless. He intimated that this is
his last word to the senate on the mat
ter. 0vHV VIZ
Works of California was the prin-
cipal speaker in the senate in the tar
If consideration today. He defended
the employment OF foreigners in the
California beet sugar industry, although
he admitted that "sOme classes OF for
eigners are not desirable" He quoted
statistics of average wages paid beet
sugar workers.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15
Strike Breakers Arrive
IBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATI0Nsl

CINCINNATI, May t5.-Several hun
dred strike breakers, imported to op-
crate street cars tied up during the
union operatives strike for higher
wages arrived today. Trouble is eX-
pected to follow an attempt to resume
service. Police will ride on all cars
heavily armed when an attempt is made
10 resume the service tonight. Reserves
are held in readiness. as the temper of
the strikers apparently is growing more
dangerous hourly.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15
California Bankers Meet
fBY UNITED PRESS AssOCIATIoNS]

SAN DIEGO, May i5.-Five hundred
California bankers attended the opening
session of the California Bankers As
sociatiOn today. President Adams Of
the city council addressed them and
Assistant Cashier McCartner OF the
Crocker rIational Bank of San Fran
cisco responded. Reports Of various
officers and committees were read. The
delegates visited the exposition site and
attended play at Point Iona Greek
theater in the afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15

to you an idea Of my increased faith
in Imperial valley. During my sojourn
in Sacramento have visited several of
the most noted agricultural counties in
the state and have seen the biggest irri-
CATION projects in Central California. |
am glad to have had these Opportuni-
ties, for | have come home with a
stronger belief in Imperial county.
II. w. MOOREHOUSE.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15
AntI-Alien Case
tBY UNITED PRESS Ase0CIATIoNsJ

O>~e >O>SDJ
WASHINGTON, May i5.-The Cali
fornia situation will be considered by
the cabinet tomorrow on Secretary of
State Bryan's return from New York.
The state department is reticent, but
admits that it plans no action until
Governor Johnson signs the California
bill.
TOXIC, May t5.-That friendly
solution OF the difficulty with Califor-
MIA" is expected was the semi official
statement issued today through the
foreign office. 1t was said negotia-
tiOns with America We're progressing
satisfactorily. Conservatives here do
not expect serious trouble. The gov
ernment and newspapers are ignoring
the recent popular anti-American agi-
tatiOn.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15
To Settle Strike
[BY UNITED PRESS AssocIArIoNsl

SAN FRANCISCO, May 15.-Repre-
sentatives of the California Light and
Power Council and the Pacific Gas and
Electric Company resumed conferences
today in an effort to settle the strike,
which has been gripping the light and
power plants on the bay and in Cen
tral California cities for week. Al
though the deliberations are kept Sc
cret, it is generally believed the chances
for agreement are good.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15
Reception for Chance
tBY UNITED PRESS AsSOCIATIONSl

CHICAGO, May 15.-Frank Chance,
ex-manager Of the Chicago Cubs, was
given rousing reception when his New
York Highlanders arrived here for the
series with the White Sox today Hun
dreds Of friends met him at the sta
ton and escorted him to his hotel
Hours before the game thousands
crowded the box office of American
League park. seeking tickets for the
game Saturday, which is Chance
day" 1t is estimated 10000 will at
tend. Scalpers are conering the tick
cts, many asking 81 each.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15
Robbers InJure Hotel
BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS

SAN FRANCISCO, May 15.-Using
. charge Of nitroglycerne that shook
the building almost off its foundations,
cracksmen blew the safe in Ell Vecchio
Tuscano hotel, near the Preside, to-
day. They got but $3.50, for in spite
Of the general demolition Of the in
terror OF the hotel office, the inner
compartment Of the safe, where hun
dreds were stored, held.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15
Why II ls Thus

The losses of the average news
paper and the eost Of making SOL
lectioRs consume one-half Of the in
come from subscriptions. The Great
Dollar Daily avoids that loss and OK
pense by requiring cash In advance in
all cases, and 1t gives its patrons the
benefit in the low price. tt
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15
More Dynamite
[BY UNITED PRESS ASSoCIATIoNsI

LONDON, May ia canister
filled with explosives, but without fuse,
was found today on the grounds Of the
national gallery. Sutfragettes are sus-
pected. Home Secretary McKenna is
considering a plan to arrange details
Of troops to guard public buildings
Five hundred Scotland Yard men are
already on duty. Others have been de-
tailed to guard. the homes of cabinet
ministers and for surveillance Of suf-
fragette leaders.
Mrs. w. E Cox. music teacher. aar-
-ner Fifth and Ofive.--Adv. II
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15
philadelphia, wet grounds.
National LEAGUE
RESULTS

hESUL1S
Philadelphia 2. Pittsburg Z; Mayer,
Nelson, Brennan. Doom: Hendrix, Kelly.
Brooklyn 2, Cincinnati 6; Allen, Ying-
ling, Stack, Miller; Benton, Clarke.
Boston 7, st. Louis o.; Tyler, Wahl-
ing, Sherman, Willis, Wingo; Mclean,
Hillbrand.
New York IA, Chicago If; Vanguard,
Ames, Meyers, Wilson; Cheney, Law
pndpr Pierce Archer
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15
Coast leauue
RESULTS

Los Angeles i, 6, 2, Portland 2, I, 4;
Perrit, Boles; Krause, Hagerman,
Fisher.
Sacramento ?, 3, 3, Venice 4, 8, 2:
Munsell, Kinsella, Stroud, Bliss, Reit-
meyer; Koestner, Elliott.
San Francisco 7, 4. 1, Oakland 5, ID,
4; Tanning, Douglass, Schmidt; Ma
larkey, Pernell, Reher.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15
YESTERDAYS BASEBALL
RESULTS
American leaou&

Detroit a, Boston 4; Willett, Ron
deau; Bedient, Foster, Cady.
st. Louis 5, Washington 10; Leve-
REM, Alnson, McAllister, Alexander;
Johnson, Boehling, Ainsmith
Cleveland 2, New York 2; Steene.
O'Neil, Fisher, Stanley; called at end
OF fifteenth account Of darkness.
Chicago PHILADELPHIA. wet grounds
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15
NEBRASKA AGAIN SCENE
OF A SERIOUS CYCLONE
tBY UNITED PRESS Assoc1ArroNs1

SEWARD, Neb., May t5.-Several
villages north Of here, reported de-
stroyed by last nights tornado, are
now believed to have escaped, although
complete veriflcatiOn is impossible on
account Of prOstrated wires. Eight are
dead and II seriously injured here. One
is dead at McCool's Junction. Twenty
two hourses were demOralized. Sew
eral houses in Omaha that escaped the
Easter cyclone were razed
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15
Partiea Wlshiur Storage Snace

We have leased the large sheet iron
warehouse formerly occupied by Hamil.
ton Supply Co. and are prepared to han
die any and all kinds Of storage busi-
ness. See Pioneer Transfer Co. at office
on 5th Just N. Of Main. Phone Main
ADV. If
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15

to handle your baggage or any kind of
dray work at reasonable prices. Of
flee on Fifth street just north Of Main
street. Phone Main ADV. II
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15

For sale-Party leaving valley de-
sires to dispose Of new upright piano
at sacrifice, either for cash or pay
ments. $50 Brighton avenue, Ell Cen
] trO.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15
Bryan Honored
[BY UNITED PRESS AssocrAr1oNsI

NEW YORK, May i5.-Secretary OF
State Bryan was the guest OF honor
at a luncheon by Samuel Untermeyer
and attended by leading Democrats.
The secretary will speak tonight at the
Pan American Society dinner.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15

Elmer A. Todd will resaive piano
pupils for summer class at any time
Studio Davis Building.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15
Judue lindsev NAV Die

tBY UNITED PRESS AssOCIATIoNsJ
DENVER, May t5.-Messages here
from Battle Greek, Mich, where Judge
Ben Lindsey was operated on Monday
for stomach trouble, say his condition
is serious.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15

White Orpington eggs for Matching at
half price to June 18th, Is for s1.25,
so for $500 or S5 per 100. r. L.
Hobdy.-Adv. If
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15

For Sale-One pen, ten hens one
cockerel, white Orpingtons, year past.
Bargain at S25. r. l.. Hobdy.-Adv. If
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15

All kinds Of team work. Ed Royce
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-15

We pay the highest market prices
for hides and pelts. Green Bros.-Adv.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-09-12
BULBS ARE PROFITABLE
Very Little Attention Is Required
After Planting.
Most Brilliant and Gorgeous Of Sum.
mer-FIowerIng Plants Are GladlolI
Succession May Be Secured
for the Summer.

Any smart woman, with a bit oil
ground, near large city, can make
money growing bulbs for market.
The summer Towering bulbs requirs
little attention after planting.
The Gamma, caladium, tuberous-root.
ed begonia, dahlia and gloxinia all re-
Quire to be started in March for the
best results.
Many of the beautiful dark-colored
cannas produce both fine foliage and
flowers.
In starting bulbs to be used for
hedges, use long. narrow boxes, allow.
ing for only one row, and when ready
to- transplant. pull the boxes apart
and slip out the bulbs without disturb.
ing the roots.
Many of our bulbs can be planted In
the open ground.
The most brilliant and gorgeous OF
our summer-fowering bulbs are the
gladioli, and these should be planted
out in the garden at intervals of two
weeks from the middle Of April until
the middle of July, thus securing a
succession of bloom for the most OF
the summer.
The tuberose and tigredia are both
beautiful summer-fiowering bulbs that
can be planted where they are to
grow.
In buying bulbs 1t is true economy
to buy the best, securing them of for.
lists who have them in proper storage.
Their Towering period may be hast.
ened or retarded at will, thus timed
for special occasions or for a success.
sion.
The chief reliance for this purpose
either in professional or amateur cul
ture, centers in the various classes OF
hyacinths and narcissus, and the list
Is being yearly extended by new vari
cites.
Bulbs should have rich, mellow
soil Of garden loan, sand and ferti
lizer. This soil should be prepared
some time before. as fresh fertilizer
causes rapid and unhealthy growth
and often decay.
1t Is important that your bulbs
should be planted as soon as possible
after they are received, as the mois
ture which they contain evaporates
rapidly. and with 1t goes much o.
their vitality.
In planting the bulbs see that botl
ends of the bulbs are sound.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-09-12

1t brooks no delays and stands on
no formalities. The guards from the
city surrender their man to the
guards Of the prison. He Is led into
the office at the left A clerk takes
his name. age, place Of birth, occu-
patton and what else Is needed for
the record. Opposite this record is
put down his number. His pockets
are emptied and a careful inventory
made of everything In them. If he
leaves Sing Sing his watch and keys
and money will be given back to him
or to his heirs and assigns. No
more does the property Of the felon
revert to the state.
He is shaved by the prison barber,
and II his hair is too long to be con-
sidered sanitary, from prison point
of view. 1t Is cut, but not shaved.
He is photographed from both sides
and In front and his measurements
are taken for the Bertillon system.
Stripes went out of use at Sing
Sing years ago. The prison garment
is Of dark gray. If the cloth were
fashionably cut any man could wear
suit Of 1t. The prisoner dons a
suit Of this, shakes hands with his
lawyer, who has been fidgeting about,
and is led away.
One rainy afternoon, as he lies on
his cot, keeper with no stomach for
his errand comes to the door Of his
cell. He has his little speech ready
and fires 1t quickly.
Sorry" he says, "but the court of
appeals sustains the finding of the
lower court"
When his last morning comes he is
ready, and the clergyman is at his
side. talking SO earnestly that he
does not notice 1t when the keeper
Sits his trouser leg from bottom to
knee. He pays little attention as the
prison barber quickly cuts the hair
from the crown of his head. He is
ready when the cell door swings
open, and he follows the priest and
his fiaring candle
From the curtained cells come the
last goodbys Of the rest of the con.
demned company, some of them to
follow him that very morning.
And now he is out Of the gray walls
and in a little brick house Of one
room. It is about twenty-five feet
square. Its woodwork is oak, brightly
vanished. Even the back of the
black door is yellow.
No furniture Is In this room ex.
cept the chair, the chair Of atone
ment, made of yellow oak and leath.
er straps. He sees 1t and knows its
purpose, but the priest is still talk.
ing and he listens. The talk Is car.
rying him far away from the room OF
blue and oak. 1t Is little to him, now
that they are fastening the wet cleo
trodes to his head and to his leg
where the trousers were slit. It Ia
even less that the pipelike fixture
above him Is lowered so that its
wires fasten to the electrode.
From the lethal stores of energy's
most mysterious realm, liberated by
hand unseen, 1900 volts Of light
ming leap down the pipelike fixture
Sing Sing has done what the Law
bade 1t do.