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Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-22

restraint of trade are to be settled
out of court, to the satisfaction of all
concerned.
Business men and bankers took
heart at President Wilson's letter to
the attorney general, complimenting
him on his solution of the. telegraph
telephone combination and interpreted
his remarks as indicating that "big
business" was not to be molested so
long as those entrusted with it's man.
agement showed an inclination to CO.
operate with the government and
comply with the Sherman law.
The most active force in Saturdays
violent rise on the stock exchange was
the discovery that the market had
been heavily oversold and that it only
required the slightest bit of favorable
news to rout the bears. This would
indicate that the recovery is substan-
tial and not the natural result of hys-
terra or concerted bear raid.
Another important factor contribut-
ing to the spirit of optimism is that
the bankers who fought tooth and
nail against the currency bill appear
satisfied that when it energies from
the joint conference it will not be
so impractical after all, and many of
the bankers who declared they would
not subscribe to the reserve banks
will in all likelihood be among the
first applicants. Final judgment on
the effect of the currency measure,
however, is being reserved until it
can be seen how many changes are
caL -, %ho 10 hill hnfnro ~ ha
comes law, but meanwhile bankers
here are coming to lay stress upon
the favorable features of the measure
and for the moment at least the feel
ing of satisfaction is outweighing the
uncertainty which is felt over the way
the new system will work. All con-
cerned seem to be willing to brush
aside the suspense of the past few
months and steam ahead.
The heads of three of the largest
banking houses in New York were in
terviewed and the general expression
was that they were satisfied with the
currency bill. eve realize that the
bill has good many defects but that
is to be expected" said one of these,
who requested that his name not be
quoted. Nevertheless we are willing
to accept it and conscientiously do
everything we possibly can to comply
with it's provisions and make its work
ings success"
I Paul Warburg of Kuhn Loeb &
Co., who was constantly consulted
during the formation of the measure
declared that it was an excellent bill
and all that is now needed is fol
the bankers to come out and give il
trial.
Another said: "The Mexican stu
alton indeed seems to be the only
cloud on the horizon, but if that is
all we shall have to worry over and
fear as a factor in retarding general
business the storm is nearly over"
Chicago, Dec. 22.-The currency bill
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-22
Works Attacks Myers
(By United Press Association

(By United Press Associations)
Washington, Dec. 22-Speaking
from the floor of the senate, Works
of California, charged Senator Myers,
chairman of the Public Lands Com
mittee, with breach of faith by re-
porting out the Hetch Hetchy bill
while it's opponents were absent from
Washington. Myers replied by say
ing every agreement made in connec-
tion with the bill had been strictly
observed.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-22
Must Name Comptroller
(By United Press Associations

(By United Press Associations)
Washington, Dec. 22-The president
today discovered that he must name
a comptroller of the currency before
organization under the currency bill
may be considered. Thomas Kane,
now acting as comptroller, is consid-
cred the most likely candidate. 1t is
expected his nomination will be sent
to the senate before adjournment.
The president declared he will sign
the bill the moment it reaches him.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-22
Adless Tabloid Paper

Chicago, Dec. 22-An experiment
of more than year has demonstrated
that an "adless" tabloid daily news
paper is a success, according to the
publishers of the "Day Book" such a
paper printed here, who announce
that they have taken over the plant,
subscription list and good will of the
Daily Press, an afternoon paper print
ed on the northwest side.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-22
Only Huerta's S Elimination
Can Save MeXico's Ruin
Is Verdict in Vera Cruz
(Rv United Press Associations,

(By United Press Associations)
Vera Cruz, Dec. 22-Only Huerta' s
elimination by January 1 can avert
Mexico's complete financial ruin.
Business men here asserted this today.
1t was learned on excellent authority
that commercial leaders here have
Joined those of Mexico City in plan
to ask the dictator to retire, on the
ground that every bank in the coun-
try must otherwise fail.
Juarez, Dec. 22-Advices were re-
ceived today that the federal army
now at Ojinaga, on the border, will
soon march west to cut Gen. Fran
cisco Villas rebel army off at Chi
huahua. At some point south of
Juarez, is was said, the federal COM
mander plans to destroy the telegraph
and railroad lines, and thus leave
Villa shut in a pocket.
Villa has about 5000 men at Chi
huahua. He has had to maintain
a guard along 225 miles af railroad,
which connects him with 1000 SOL
diers he left to garrison his base at
JuareZ.
The information that the federals
would attempt to cross and destroy
the line of communication was in ac-
cord with the belief that the evacua-
ton of Chihuahua by the federals
two weeks ago was to lure Villa to a
point where he might be surrounded.
The federal column is to be COM
manded by General Ynez Salazar,
supported by General Pasqual Orozco.
1t was given out at Ojinaga that the
federals, after destroying the lines
between Juarez and Chihuahua, would
attack the latter city from the north,
while federals from Torreon would
attack it from the south.
Mormon church officials were
alarmed over reports that General
Salazar intended to extend his march
into the Casas Grandes district, and
among the Mormon colonies, with a
view of destroying all houses, stores
and farm machinery, impressing nom
combatants into the federal army
and leaving that section barren of
cattle, grain and food that might be
used by the rebels. The Mormons
asked for protection.
The Methodist church, South, which
OWLS 9IOO,OUO WOICu VI pIOpcICy III
Chihuahua, has closed it's doors since
Villa occupied that city. All the
Catholic churches were closed when
the Spanish priests and nuns were
expelled.
Chihuahua, Dec. 22-General Fran
cisco Villa made public today note he
delivered to United States Consul Mar
ion Letcher in reference to the re-
ported detention in Chihuahua by the
rebel forces of Mexican women and
children. The note was in reply to an
inquiry sent by the department of
state at Washington.
Although he had detained no wo-
men and children, General Villa said
there still remain in Chihuahua the
wives and children of Mexican men
who had been detained on suspicion
of having aided the Huerta forces.
In his note, which is the first of
its kind framed by him, General Villa
said:
"My Dear Sir: beg to acknowledge
receipt of your attentive note of this
date which l hasten to answer, mani
Testing to you that have taken care
full note of the fact that on the 18th
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-22

The program of the big outside in
terests to capture control of Water
Company No. at the annual meeting
is being worked out thus far with
great success. This is not strange.
The movement is being engineered by
Joe SimOns, who for more than
twenty years has been known as one of
the shrewdest politicians in Los An
geles, and who has brought to bear
on the local water politics all the
training that has made him successful
in the city.
A meeting of the Land Owners and
Water Users League, by which name
the movement is known, was held in
Ell Centre Saturday afternoon, and
there was placed in nomination four
men, leaving one vacancy to be filled.
Of the four men nominated two are
not even stockholders of the company,
but are superintendent of the large
ranches of the men who employ them.
WV. Cochran, one of the nominees,
is the superintendent of the Fuller
Brothers ranches, and Sam P. Rowe,
another nominee, is superintendent of
the Camarillo ranches, these two be-
ing among the largest holdings in the
valley of nonresident millionaire cat
tie men.
Milton Byal was nominated from
Mesquite lake district, and while he
is of the landlord class, rather than a
farmer, he is man of ability who
would administer the office with JUS
tice to all.
T. P. Banta was named as "from
north of Ell Centro." Mr.. Banta was
one of the two or three first farmers
in the valley and has made fortune
here, being a clever man of business.
The fifth place was to be filled by
the selection of a man from west of
the Brawley main.
The geographical distribution of
these nominees is by no means salts
factory. Mr.. Banta has real estate
office in Ell Centre, but his large in
terests in the valley are not here, and
in this sense the district above Ell
Centre is without representation, and
the same is true of the Calexico re-
gion.
Of the four nominees, two must be
classed as Imperial men and two as
Heber men.
The official report of the meeting
follows:
Editor of Imperial Valley Press.
Dear Sir: You have from time to
fip,o ca1laJ ottopf;o,, r. 1,o,,,, c,,L.....I
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-22
Asks for Divorce
(Ry United Press Associations)

(By United Press Associations
Chicago, Dec. 22-Madam Schu
mann-Heink, famous contralto, filed
a suit today for divorce from William
Rapp, her husband, on the grounds of
desertion. Close friends say there are
temperamental differences. 1t is as
serted they differed over large sums
the singer expended for the children's
education. o
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-22
Blame Suffragettes
(RY United Press Associationsl

(By United Press Associations
Fort Smythe, Dec. 22-English au-
thorities are at a loss to find cause
for $2,000,000 dock fire Saturday
night, for which the public is inclined
to blame the suffragettes. Two lost
their lives. There is evidence yet to
connect the suffragettes. Many hiss
torical relics, including Admiral Mel
sons records, were burned.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-22
; NJ aIss lzai iMsNisaaa

day of this month the department of
state of your government addressed
a message to you relative to having
received information that women and
children of this community, relatives
of refugees of Chihuahua, are detained
here, / having refused to give them
salvo conductos.
GAS this instance is notably the re-
suit of what has taken place, it gives
me great pleasure to inform you that
all who had intended to leave have
not done so, not because / have de-
tanned them, but because they would
not leave unless accompanied by cer-
tain individuals who must remain to
explain some acts for which they are
responsible. Up to the present time no
orders have been given which prevent
any families who wish to leave from
so doing. On the contrary, have Of
fered to give them special train
which would convey them to the from
tier, which am still disposed to do.
81 wish also to state, and / hope
that with your accustomed impartial
ity in these matters, you will make it
known to your honorable secretary of
state that our conduct cannot be COM
pared to that of the Huertists. for it
is well known that the families of our
followers are transported by the HUI
ertists from one place to another in
trains carrying soldiers and munitions
of war, thus hoping to avoid attack
by our forces. Our families also are
sent to the Maria Islands, which has
been the abode of petty thieves and
low-born criminals.
81 take pleasure in treating in de-
tail with matters which bring to light
the difference of procedure between
the government of Usurper Huerta
and that which we are trying to i'm
plant for the welfare of our country
legal and noble one."
(By United Press Associations
Toxic, Dec. 22-Mexican Minister
to France de la Barra, arrived today.
He was received with honor as a ma
tional guest. Ostensibly he comes to
thank the emperor for participation in
the Mexican exposition two years ago,
but it is rumored he seeks a Japanese
Mexican alliance. The foreign office
denies this.
(By United Press Associations
Mexico City, Dec. PA renewed
rebel attack on Tampico is imminent
today, according to private advices
here. The rebels are said to be strong
er than before. Their ammunition has
been replenished and more artillery
has arrived. Yesterdays elections for
the council of labor party are believed
to be an indication of the waning popu-
larity Of the Huerta regime.
(By United Press Associations
Mexico City, Dec. 22-The Banco
Central, one of the largest financial
institutions in Mexico, closed it's doors
today.
The Banco National and Bank of
London and Mexico also closed their
doors. Runs on all three were in pro-
gress several days. They were the
three largest banks in the city. The
result was an immediate financial
panic. The money stringency is un-
precedented here. Aside from the ma
tural commercial embarrassment, in
dividual holders of all sorts of cur
rency are convinced they will lose
money. 1t is believed the failure will
bring the Huerta regime to a crisis.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-22
Andrew Jackson Cane

Wichita, Kan, Nee. ga hickory
walking stick carried by Andrew Jack
son when he was elected president was
sent by parcel post today to Presi-
dent Wilson as Christmas present
from Levi w. Ludlum of this city.
Andrew Jackson gave the stick to
Barney Fox, his neighbor in Tennes-
see.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-22
Hungry Men Raid
In Body for Food
(Bv United Press Associations

Portland, Dec. 22-The police re-
serves are held in readiness to cope
with new outbreaks of unemployed
men following several raids last night
upon downtown restaurants, when
hungry men in bodies invaded the plac-
es and demanded to be fed. Condi-
tions are no better today. 1t is esti-
mated 5000 are without work.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-22
(By United Press Associations

Los Angeles, Dec. 22-Rain began
about midnight, falling in steady
drizzle. The storm is general through
out Southern California. More rain
is predicted.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-22
Goes to Switzerland

(By United Press Associations
London, Dec. 22-Mrs. Pankhurst
has started for Switzerland to re-
cuperate from her recent hunger
strike.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-22
Congressman Pepper Dies

(By United Press Associations
Clinton, Ia, Dec. 22-Cengressman
Pepper of Iowa, died today of typhoid.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-22

Chicago, Dec. 22.--The currency bill
is the political miracle of the age "be-
cause not ten of the men in the
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-22

The official report of the meeting
follows:
Editor of Imperial Valley Press.
Dear Sir: You have from time to
time called attention to your subscrib-
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WE DO NOT EAT WHAT GRANDFATHER Ale
BY WILLIAM ATHERTON DU PUG

should supplement every household. The season 0t
these dclicaces is extended to the entire cycle o the
year instead OF occupying space OF lew WeeN' mere
are refrigerator cars for long hauling and ware
for cold storage Eggs, dressed poultry and butter are
carried forward from pcriCl Of natural OvcrsupDy 70
period Of natural scarcity. 81. these things are 1nse
uucntv eaten in greater quantity now than formerly
Government experts have found that the per .ayia
consumption Of wheat has increased IN ir last
twenty-five years from four and two-thiris ~ 1ye
and half bushels. The increase IN consumption has
probably been greater in sugar however than n any
Of the other staples. In 1910 the Individual consumed
only Ill pounds in year. In the twenty years t-a,
followed this increased 10 300 pounds 20 429 pounds
in 1850. to % pounds in 1890 and 70 1j.4 pounds IN
1908 Sugar is regarded as of the grea,e-' " n
centrated. energy-suppying foods, ami rs n.r-.-ei
use is sanctioned by dietary experts l. Is .JH- that
the additional hundred and forty pounds 0. sugar
used bv each family today over 1870 has dietary value
equal 10 26l4 pounds Of sirloin steak ~ pound o.
round steak every day in the year % boo p,rn %.
cured ham, or - 6l.1 pounds OF lard.
There are a great many such foods as rolled .t' that
have greatly grown IN popularity These -a. .'5
nourishng qualities. \ hundred pound, OF r..t .-'s,
for instance. equals l1SS pounds Of slrlym ... -t>o
pound, Of round beef, or $50 pounds %, cure. q.
When these added strong foods are introduce. ..-
eaten they supply certain elements that have r..t
been derived from meat. Being surtci.ct ".. .-
things, the appetite turns away from meat; i.
tenn no longer demands II.
In this way is the inner man conspiriuy 20 .n-
the scale OF high prices meats that Is pr,En Zee
SPAR of the housewives Of the nation. Lt.. ..e
housewife may greatly cut the quantity u. '.. .....
served AMI still take comfort in the fact that . Is
serving more food OF better quality, greater ..,
and more nutritive valuc. than has been provo
any of the generations Of women that have
her The tables of our grandathcrs winch ". i
90 groan beneath their weight OF sod t1i1-- .-
vastly inferior % ours 81 today as was ia. . .
Elizabeth % the evening meal OF the present. S
driver.
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70 conouer the impossible with his new-found speed
LAYERS Fske asked the wormen to gather at noon the
next day for feed Of celebration He teegraphed
RrytOn ST. that the Job completed. and proposed
that the old man should come to Glendale at noon and
formally take over the plant according to agreement
at will be a day of real triumph for you, Turtle he
iubiated. you've certainly shown the GovernOr-
you waster,
bonus, returned young BruXton.
@Do YOU mean to say that after all this work. after
the miracle you're not going to stand up at my right
hand and hear me say, Honorable Mr.. BruXtOn, allow
me 70 present the able young man who is responsible
for the rccordbreakng work on your factory Kenneth
Bruxton, business surgeon =
@ITl stay among the men, Billy. want none Of that
ght-hand-rub-it-n effect.
"HeTl take YOU back into the family midst 50 quickly
that you'll wonder how you were ever chuckcd OUT
urged Fiske Hell apologize like good parent, re-
store your allowance, and
and I'd turn waster again, and go back to the club,
the white lights Of Broadway and the general foolish
ness Of life :" inserted Buxton. Not that tank any
more for this TURTLE Unless you promise TO leave me
out of your conversation with the Governor u. beat
it now I've tasted the JOY Of doing I'm gong 20 keep
right on at conservation. Ihere must De p-ler sick
businesses to find and cure.
"But Turtle, | thought
yes did 90 into this thing to show the Governor;
but I'm coming out Of it having shown myself
DRT'XTON. SIR, appeared next day at the appointed
- time After examining the reports OF his pe0tOrs
and without a word Of comment, he handed F'sae q
cbec, for one hundred and forty thousand dollars. As
the winner and the loser Of the contract stepped from
the Office they noticed that a photograph was being
taken Of the men who had put through the job. They
were banked against the nearest factory wall rough
and noisy group. On the appearance OF the con Tor,
thew set up a cheer for Billy Fiske. Turtle BrVon,
clad in the white duel; suit Of journeyman bredyer,
his awkward body conspicuous his head thrust forward
and his long arms beating time, conducted this ',n
"Who is that anky fellow leading the cheer a-ted
Br,xton. ST.. carefully controlling start.
Hes one Of my best briclIayers, returned f,,ie
easily. "Odd thing-has same last name as yogre,t.'
The old manufacturer glanced at Fiske 5upa.".ly,
then was seized by fit Of coughing. "Iour un ,- IS
chilly out here he complained Down to brictaging
alreadv-the waster!" he muttered TO himself.
Yearly he climbed into his automobile and started
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SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOR JUNE D. 1919

corloo,,y with him. Then he ambled about the walls
until he had interviewed every Of the ten TN ms
way back to the shany he picked up an Ak ana
the props from under the blackboard
~Cheer up, Billy. I've fixed it,, he remarked IN a
casual wav as he reentered the office mere VIII DC
no resolutions passed tonight and there will be no strike
~Heavens! YOU haven't fired the complalnerS' nave
YOU" cried Fiskc starting up eXcitedly. y GU can
do that sort of thing these days, Turtle! q, o.,.o
Il didn't fire them, drawled Bruxton. g" made
mistake; but | have rectited it. His Jaws smut "i'H
viselike snap as ever ms iather mao uo H. r
Fske perforce waited until morning for his answer
GOT an extra blueprint set Of the plans OF these
" works" Bruxton inquired of him bright ana early
Restraining further queries, flske handed over "
large roll Of blue paper squares. -,
Scarcely were the partners settled TO the regime oil te
DAYS office work when ten incompetent b1GKayGrS III
their Sunday clothes appeared at the door Inc urte
received them bandy and assigned them to places
about the tables Of the craftsmen. lie parceed the
plans among them. to,,
TAKE your time, Gentlemen" he instructed them.
"Its most important piece OF work. ana only men WIZ
have been actually the job from the beginning couId
Fske beckoned him outside I'm the name Of Heav-
en- Turtle what madness IS this! $50
"Said new madness is called Buying the Enemy.
renIcd Bruxton allowing himself the luxury Of grim
smile until the job is finished these fellows VIII De
valued componcnts Of office force, instead OF rSkng
their superfnc brains on the scattoIdS. ~
"What job did you invent for them gasped flsE Ike
"Thevrc to compile the construction history OF the
Br,ixton Stove & Range Works. They're to write on
the plans lust where every individual bnchayer has
worked since the job began. When each man gets
through with his section he's to pass 1t to the next Lol
confirmation. They'll be wranglng Ike hlkeht! 0"''
before the week is out.
81 see where III have to move into new Office, OBJ
served Fiskc, in the light Of new comprehension.
"No YOU won't, droncd BruXton. you'll stay right
here and learn to placac human nature IRISH human
SIt makes us shv ten brckaycrs, objected Fske.
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next liberal observation, he nstnctively felt and
rubbed the small Of his own back. Sure an be
wonderful thrc TO save the stOopn for every troWel
and brick and the liftin Of the body livery time from
the waist up"
one packet emptied, Bruxton lifted another from the
stock table to a convenient place on the wall
Its no lift at all" he said to Mahoney. Ninety
hounds Of twenty brick, instead OF one hundred ana
nine pounds for every two brick the way you 90 It,
Here a saving the Journeyman could uiiderSIdiu'
and he watched with interest. Still the moves were Ve
~Xow 90 count the motions our neghbor down the
wall makes over q brick suggested BruXton
Nahonev absentcd himself tor several minutes.
Sometimes eighteen and sometimes twInty, ne re-
piled when he returned, scratching his mead inedita-
lively. "Would We mind layin' some more Mister;
Bruxton again applied himself to the wall Until Ma
honey halted him for an examination OF the work
1T amt bad work" commented the professional
thoughtfuly But, be jabbers, yer too slow Leave
Discplinng the delight in his face, Bruxton handed
over the trOWcl . g.,
Mahonev did not get it the first time and he did not
get it the tenth Perhaps it the fifteenth brick that
he laid according to the fve-motion rule From that
success his speed increased with every brick Soon ne
was bowling at the tenders because they did not supply
him with sufficient stock When he had cmpued his
fifth packet he pulled up brcathess turned slowly
round, and stood looking at BruXton lhere was
generous grin on his face and he pulled respectfully at
Il take it back he said
Take what back Alahoney;
"What said to We about the cops eye Sir
THUS did the race against time begin. Mahoncy be-
came the instructor a class OF four Of the more
skilled workmcn They in turn passed the new motion
system on 90 their fellows.
At first there were vocifcrous rcfusas OF the modern
iica but as the men became accustomed to the method
their increase Of speed apparent rs TO silence any
real arglmcat in view Of the generous bonuses offered
II Fic had expected Kenneth Br,ixton to slump back
into his turtle shell when the first novelty had worn off,
he was pleasantly disappointed; for. the time limit