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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-29

Richard Croker has issued a statement
in which he bitterly assails the late
Mayor Gaynor and lauds Charles f. MUIR
ply as an honest man. Which goes to
show that the tiger hasn't changed his
stripes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-29
Alabama Good Roads Association

indications point to large meeting
of the Alabama Good Roads association
which will take place in Mobile Novem-
roads man.
The railroads will give reduced rates
and the people of the state are becom-
ing enthused on the subject Secretary
]. A. Rountree of the Alabama Good
Roads association las just returned from
Mobile where he was invited by the
Chamber of Commerce to go over plans
in detail Many courteses were extended
to him by representative bodies and
prominent citizens of Mobile. Luncheon
was rendered to him by Mr.. w. H..
Monk, chairman IF the Good Roads con-
vention committee of the Chamber Of
Commerce, and at that luncheon were
the officers of the civic bodies and also
President John Craft and a number of
other prominent members of the Alabama
Good Roads association. Secretary Roun-
tree told of the distinguished visitors who
had accepted invitations to attend .he
convention and he outlined the work that
had been done up to this time Among
an old fashioned oyster roast and auto
mobile rides. as well as boat rides on the
bay.
Good roads week will be a gala occa-
sion in Mobile. There will be a good
roads exhibit, and the city officials and
citizens in general will, do everything in
their power to make the visitors welcome.
Secretary Rountree is delighted with the
enthusiasm over the coming meeting in
Mobile"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-29

Post Wheeler is charged with having
evaded the duty><on gasoline imported
into Italy for his automobile. Once bitten
by the auto bug" there is no telling
when a man is going to swerve from the
straight and narrow path.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-29
PrOEresslye Cities

Birmingham is growing very rapidly.
and so is Atlanta said l.. f. Thornwell
of Chicago.
'Other cities are growing fast. but I
happen to be we'll acquainted with At
uanta and Birmingham This city is perhaps
growing at a faster rate than the great
metropolis. but Atlanta will never stand
still. Atlanta has a population now of
between s175,0O0 and 100000, and would
say that Birmingham had the same.
ATLANTA is credited in the World AL
manac in the table of statistics of cities
with population of 225,O 600 1t is a mis-
take for cities to exaggerate. Atlanta had
a population of $4,000 in the last census,
and IL it has 10000 today her people
should be satisfied. l would not be SUR
prised if Atlanta's population reached
25O,0O0 by 1920. Birmingham will cer-
tainly do as well as that and probably
$4,000 better.
"When I was here for the first time
nearly 10 years ago I predicted that Bir-
mingham would be In the 100000 class in
1910. The federal census gave it nearly
1s3, 900, which attracted attention all over
the United States"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-29

French aviators are literally "nving
away from all their competitors these
days. The latest achievement of a French
aviator was dying across the Mediter-
ranean. To offset that feat NJ. Pegoud
win have 10 turn another flip flop in
the air
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-29

Castro claims his plans for the Vene-
zuelan revolution We're stolen in Germany.
The revolution itself seems to, have been
stolen by some one in Venezuela
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-29

woman who taught young people how
to dance the tango was murdered in
Chicago. However, 1t is not believed that
the crime was committed by militant re-
former
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-29

Anna Held will be in our midst, so to
speak, this week an dpromses to wear
her diamond stockings. There is nothing
like art for arts sake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-29

Governor Hooper threatens to cali the
Tennessee legislature into another extra
session. How that man must hate his
state!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-29

mysterious woman is being sought in
the sulzer trial" We feared from the
start that such would be the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-29
Business concern. and poI,teue..


New York man writing to The Sun
makes observations upon the courteous
tendency of service corporation in that
city, and what fits the situation in the
great metropolis applies equally, no
doubt, to the manners in vogue in cities
in different parts of the country. The
New Yorker said:
People judge a public service corpora
ton or any business concern by the con-
duct of those of its employees with whom
they come in contact; If these show eour-
teous consideration it is easy to believe
that they are but obeying the moving
impulse of the man at the head. Such
master, such man.
And in all written communications
from such concerns, or from department
heads we are likely now to find the note
of politeness very clearly struck; we may
get from the very biggest concerns let
ters that show manifest desire to be
courteous. all very agreeable. To be sure
not everybody yet shows this desire;
there are some who have not yet awak-
ened to this tendency of the times, and
then there are some, struggling in their
awakening, who are bungling in their ef-
forts in this direction. But it may safely
be said that the great majority of public
service corporations and of business con-
Germs now seek to serve the public ac-
ceptably, with all due consideration. And
this Is all certainly delightful.
THE greatest thing in the world Is
good manners. Nothing so much softens
the asperities of life, nothing so much
makes life, for all of us, comfortable and
worth living. And certainly we are inl-
proving in manners. We are get
ting on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-29

President Huerta is keeping silent, but
there is every reason to believe that he is
doing considerable amount of gumshoe
work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-29

So far no Alabama man is suspected Of
having an annual income in excess of
$4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-29
New York stock Market

Henry Clews in his Saturday review,
says in part:
1.-The market for Stock Exchange Sc
curities appears TO have reached what
may be termed position of hesitation.
There has been a substantial advance
that has covered period of three months
and successful operators find encourage
ment to take profits. This feature has
been the source of distinct irregularity
in financial circles this week, though the
price level has nevertheless not suffered
severely and suggests that there is still
available a demand for securities TO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-29

Polaire's pet pig has passed away. Her
press agent being man of action, will
no doubt soon get her another.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-29
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Influences Affecting Cotton Market

Inc cotton market has already begun
10 feel the strengthening influence of
some proposed and nearly eonsumated
legislation regulating sale of cotton fu-
lures, said former cotton man.
october cotton has reached 1410c on
the New York boards; in 1910 that month
reached 14.90e All sorts of reasons are
advanced. but l see the main one in the
TACT that in the near future. by reason
OF legislation, contracts on the future
boards will have to represent merchant
able. spinnable cotton, of an agreed
grade; that believing this. the bulls have
been buying freely of futures: and the
further fact that all spots are being read
liy taken at the interior markets And
well they may be, for from present indi-
cations. the crop coming to market will
be all needed and more. l think it Will
turn 100000 bales of the standard size.
all classes.
Texas has been steadily increasing her
crops, even IL there is a slip back any
one year. For instance. she produced g.
Wo'ooO bales last year. but 1t is estimated
will make only 100000 this crop year
uslS-1D, l think 100000 bales may be added
to this last figure, because it has come TO-
be fact that with improved cultivation,
late seasons, together with late frosts,
ADDS much ito the fruiting of healthy.
vigorous plants. Now, Texas rarely has
killing frost before the middle of No
vember, and most frequently not until
the first week in December. Here in the
central cotton belt, as to geographical
position, with Memphis as the center,
killing frosts occur sometimes the first
week in October. but rarely. For 80 years
the record shows that killing frosts oc-
CURED in the Memphis territory only
twice October 2, whereas the common av-
erage lies between October u and Novem-
Der 10. This is interesting for the reason
that with late killing frosts blooms prior
to September % will mature. Light, early
frosts help cotton in fastening maturity
and opening late bolls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-29

According to official estimates the A
G. S, robbers stole either postage stamp
or 100000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-29

TELEPHONE
Bell (private exchange connecs
aepartments), Main 4oOo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-29

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala.
postoffiee as second class matter unuoi
act OF Congress March 3. 1879.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31
MAINLY PERSONAL

f. w. Kruger of Brawley, was a
visitor in the city last evening.
/ ~. G.. Driven of Redands, is bust
ness visitor in the city.
NAlex McCluskey Of Pasadena, ar
rived in the city this morning for a
short business visit.
Fred Cook of San Diego, returned
to San Diego this morning after a
two days business stay in the valley.
Miss Virginia June Bagby, deputy
county clerk, has returned to her desk
in the court house after an over
Christmas visit with relatives in San
Diego.
Karl c. Wells Of Redlands, who has
large interests in the valley, is again
in FL Centre for several days, and
will eat turkey with the others at
Holtville tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Justin Burch and Nh.
and Mrs. l.. E. Morgan, who have been
visiting in the valley for several days
looking over realty values, returned to
their homes in San Diego this morn
ing by auto.
Attorney and Mrs. Herbert L. az
igi and children, Barry and Barbara,
returned to the city today from Los
Angeles. Mrs. NJ. V. Barry, Mrs.
Iasigf's mother, accompanied them
and will make her home with her
daughter in Park addition.
Mrs. j. A. Freshman, for some time
assistant to County Superintendent
of Schools Cooley, has resigned the
position and has gone to Los Angeles
for visit of few days. The capable
services of Mrs. Freshman and her
popularity among the teachers of the
valley will make her severance Of her
relationship to the schools greatly re
GREETED.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31
Eastern Star Ball
Years Last Event

All is in readiness for the grand
ball and banquet to be given in the
Masonic Temple tonight by the order
of Eastern Star. Four hundred and
seventy-five invitations have been
sent out and it is expected that large
majority will attend as the affair is
in the nature of watch party. Dane
ing and cards will be the order of the
evening.
This is the last social affair of 1918
and also will be the first ball of the
order in their new quarters and all
committees have been working strenu
ously to make the affair success.
The several committees are:
Mrs Kyle McBratney, Past Worthy
Matron, is chairman of the committee
Reception Committee-Mrs. Virgil
McCombs, chairman, Mrs. McBratney,
Mrs. Pearl Dunaway, Mrs. Dan No
land, Mrs. Ella Ross.
Floor Committee = Messrs. Phil
Swing, Dan holland, Parker e. Baird,
N. T. Reed and Albert Shafer.
Card Committee-5Mrs. c. f. Paris,
chairman.
Refreshment Committee-Mrs. Rob
ert Campbell, chairman.
Punch Committee - Mrs. Effie
Swanson, chairman, and Mrs. Anna
Johnson Abraham.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31

Your Last Day-This is the last
day for the payment of subscriptions
to the Press at the old rate Of 81 a
year in the county and 50 elsewhere.
Tonight at midnight the new SO rate
becomes effective for everybody. For
days the subscriptions and renewals
have been pouring into the office,
101 names coming in yesterday alone,
each for year, and today that record
is being smashed. Tonight, to make
it possible for all to take advantage
of this offer, the Press office will re
main open until late hour.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31
HOltville Fiesta

On account of Fiesta at Holtville
on New Years, the II. I. Railway will
run trains leaving Ell Centre at $50
a. M, 9:30 a. M, 10:45 a. M, 1915
p. M, 1855 p. m. and leaving Holtville
at PAS p. M, 300 p. M, 4:45 p. M,
6:15 p. M, 7:15 p. M, 1870 p. m.
Fare for round trip 75c. ct
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31
HOltyille Fiesta

On account of Fiesta at Holtville
on New Years, the II. l. Railway will
run trains leaving FL Centre at $50
a. M, $50 a. M, 1915 a. M, 1915
p. M, :55 p. m. and leaving Holtvi1le
at 2:45 p. M, 800 p. M, 4:45 p. M,
6:15 p. M, 7:15 p. M, 1880 p. m.
Fare for round trip 75c. ct
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31

Show Man Claims Robbery. P
Flores, an attachee Of the Escalante
Bros. indoor circus, reported to the
sheriff's office last night that he had
been robbed of about $500 in Mexica ]
money, east of the depot on Mai1
street. Flores claims that he was re
turning to the shows camp near the
bottling works, from the opera house,
when man and woman approached
him and engaged him in conversation.
When they left he states that he dis
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31
Who Knows Victor Olchowka-

Who Knows Victor Olchowka-
Anyone knowing the whereabouts Of
Victor Olchowka is requested to com
municate with Arthur holland, general
delivery, San Diego. Mrs. Mary E.
Olchowka, wife Of Victor Olchowka,
died at the state hospital at Patton,
December 81, and relatives are try
ing to locate the husband, who has
neglected to furnish them with his
address. The deceased leaves moth
er, brother and sister in San Diego.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31

Do you treat cattle? Yes, and posi-
lively cure white scour in calves and
contagious abortion in cows. Cure OF
no pay. DR.. S. ode, Veterinary Sur
geon, FL Centro.-Adv. Il
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31
Spikes Detective Agency.

anywhere. Collections a specially.
We get results. P. o. Box 232, Ell
Centre, Cal. u
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31

We have what we advertise-we ad,
Vertise what WE HAVE. Roy Moor
man & Co., Phone Main 91.--Adv.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31

New Year Services-At st. Mary 5
Catholic church will be said by Rev.
Father 0'Hara at 3 o'clock tomorrow.
Tomorrow is the Feast of the Circum-
cision, or New Years, and holiday of
obligation. The Christmas music will
be rendered.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31

Eagles Initiate-Nine candidates
were given second degree work by the
Ell Centre Aerie of Eagles last even
ing Refreshments weer served and
several musical numbers were enjoy
ed. Next Tuesday the following Of
ficers, recently elected, will be in
stalled: Worthy President, Walter
Finney; Worthy Vice President, A. E.
Mccartney; Secretary, Paul Swanson,
Treasurer, Edward Mulligan; Chap
lain, James Crear and Worthy Con-
ductor, J. c. Pine.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31

Apiary Burnett. Phillips suffer
ed a loss of $1,000 when his apiary
was totally destroyed by fire at $3.50
q. m. this morning near Silsbee. No
insurance was carried on the place.
Cause of the fire is not known but
incendiarism is suspected.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31

Farm and field fencing at cost
Valley Hardware Co., North side of
Main street. G. Watkins, Proprietor.
ADV. 209
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31

California products for Californians
Savage Tires-Roy Norman & Co,
Phone Main 91.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31

Go by auto stage to Holtville Fiesta
day. Southwest corner 9Th and Main.
ADV. X207
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31

Grape Institute-Grape growers of
the valley will hold an institute at the
experiment station at Meloland Sat
urday, at which F. T. Bioletti, the
grape expert, will be present. The
and the afternoon to demonstrations
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31

FOR RENT-160 acres alfalfa. APP
ply at once to Edgar Bros Realty Co.
ADV. POS
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31

Best equipped and most careful
piano mover. Ed Royce Transfer. If
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31

Who moves houses? Ed Royce
moves anything. Phone 123-W. If
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31

FOR RENT-Furnished room. 50
Hamilton street.-Adv. x1
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31
Al Hotel Oregon-W. {

AT Hotel Oregon-W. G. Driven,
Redlands; H. L. Lee, San Bernardino;
Alex McCusky, Pasadena; Geo. p. j.
Harsh, Robert Cleator, San Diego;
a. B. Ering, Los Angeles; L. V. lie
Velle, Oxnard; Mr.. and Mrs. j. H,
Baker, Ontario; Thos. B. Wright,
Point Iona.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31

Lee Tires-Roy Norman & Co.
Phone Main 91.--Ady.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31

Delgado Preliminary Saturday
Judge Franklin j. Cole will hold a
preliminary hearing Saturday morn
ing in the case Of the People VS.. Del
gado. The defendant is charged with
breaking into a farm house near
Seeley.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31

Hazel Harden Arraigned-Hazel
Harden, charged with the murder Of
Hindu, Sundar Singh, on the Lester
Edwards ranch December 8, was ar
raigned before Justice Mayfield yes
terday afternoon and placed under
$500 bonds for a preliminary hearing
Saturday, January 3.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31

Club Days Changed-Because the
first Thursday in January falls on
New Years Day the regular meetings
Of the Women's Ten Thousand club
will be held this month on January 8
and %. The regular meeting days of
the club are the first and third Thurs
days of each month.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31
CITY AND

Short Staple S12.25 oaw " a
slight drop in the New cle Ja
market the Imperial Cottpu ,roaa'
Exchange today offers $ls
short staple and SIS for pm9a'"
X x ;;
Postoffice HOurs-TomoY lW tuc
postoffice will observe hohGas aour5,
being from to in the morning only,
the force being thus enabled to join
everybody else in the hike to Holt
vile.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31

Wood for sale. Ed Royce, Phone
123-W. tt
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31

At the Tulane Theater-Henry E.
Dixey, the famous and one Of the
favorites of the American stage, will
be seen in moving pictures in a four
reel thrilling detective story "Chelsea
1852 at the Tulane tonight. Do not
miss "Why Girls Leave Home" won
derful comedy to be presented Janu-
airy l.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31

Smiles at miles-Lee Tires-Roy
Norman & Co., Phone Main Oh
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31

Coal, gas coke and wood. Fun
measure, right price, prompt service.
The Feed and Fuel Yard, Phone TAI,
354 Olive ayenue.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31

Tulane Orchestra Dances-FOlloW
ing change of management the Tu-
lane orchestra will give a series of
Friday night dances at the Masonic
hall commencing Friday night. The
Tulane orchestra has become a feat
ure OF the social life of FL Centre
and will render its good music for the
dances as usual.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31

A. f. Fuller ParOled-With but IA
more days to serve, A. E. Fuller, con-
vicued of practicing dentistry without
a state license and fined $500 or so
days in Jail, was released on parole
late yesterday afternoon, by Judge
Franklin J. Cole. Fuller was arrested
in Imperial, November 10, where he
had been practicing dentistry, and
sentence was passed by Justice May
field November "a.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-31

Bicycle Picked Up-Police Chief De-
Lany has bicycle at the city hall
that he found unattended in the alley
south of Main street and he is vary
DESTROYS of having the owner call and
claim the wheel. The bike was manu-
featured by The Bean Company, has
nickle plated spring front forks and
painted a drab color.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-06-15
4 TRIUMPH
 FOR ROYAL
Mainee Attendants Yesterday So Pronounced Try-Out of Talking Pictures = Won derful Results Secured.

Yesterday afternoon al the Royal the matinee audience got an eytfa Incidentally. that extra was the biz gest treat ever extended a Bisbee aud fence, sratuitously or otherwise.
 It had been the intention of Man ager Norcross Of the theatre 10 invite a few prominent people around when he got the Edison Talking machine ready for action and let them have the privilege Of an advance hearing be fore the offering 10 the general pubic
 During the matinee yesterday after noon. however the last work on the machine erection, excepting the piac ing of one piece that is yet to arrive from the east. was finished and, certain that tie machine would give a cred itable account of itself as 1t stood, the experts here from the factory in charge of erection suggested that it De given first trial before the matinee crowd
 The management concluded the sgg- gestion was a good one, and a treat that the matinee attendants would Tot fail to appreciate Telephone calls were sent out for a few others aud upon their arrival at 3 ooclock the first Edison Moving Picture Talking Machine ever heard in the city was set going in company with the moving picture reels for which is was set.
 The declaration of the audience thereafter was unanimous that ifany additional part that might be added 10 the machine would make its woTz more perfect-well that audiencc wo;ld have 10 be shown. ThTougout. the trial run was a triumph On the side it started comment about the talking machine that must dissipaJe any idea the public may have gathered that the Edison machine fails 10 de liver exact interpretation Of the words in company with the actions of per formers, and does it in a manner that makes the pictures seem alive, reaiis- tis to the utmost.
 The worg Of the Edison machine may not be described further than that il is perfect and that the audience be- fore 1t may readily be excused if lt finds itself he ieving that it confrOuts flesh and blood instead of pictures whose every mouth movement and gesture are accompanied. by exact al tendance of plainly articulated words
 The first performance at which the machine wiIl be operated as part of the bill wfi Ee on Tuesday nigit From that time forward it will be q fixed feature at the Royal which holds the exclusive rights in the Warren district.
 It is safe to say that with the eXcei- lent showing it made yesterday there WI be enough enthusiasm created 10 pack the Royal Tuesday night when the program is bound to go down in local theatrical history as a triumpn ahead of all that has gone before.