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Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-07
OIL co.
LOSES FORTUNE IN FIRE

San Diego, Oct 7-One of the most
spectacular fires in the history of San
Diego broke out at noon yesterday
at the STANDARD Oil Company's works
Oh the bay front near Twenty-sixtn
street, and late last night continued
practically unabated. A large tank OF
dist.llate was being filled from a tank
steamer am II some manner which
tna officials Of the company cannot
explain, combustion occurred, throw
ing the top of the tank hisi. IN The
cir.
simultaneously, a huge tongue Of
flame leaped skyward, an in ten min
utes the tank was a fey caldron,
Volumes of black smoke rolling from
it The blaze was quickly commune
Gated to three nearby tanks of oil and
Gist:|late. One tank of crude oil holds
100000 gallons, and only two spans
were burned out, leaving four yet to
burn Within ten fet of this huge
furnace stands an 8O,000-gallon tank
Of gasoline. On this tank every effort
of the three fire companies working at
the fire are concentrated.
Six powerful streams are playing
constantly over it, but the chances
seem very slim, as when the fire
burns lower down in the oil tank, the
heat will be more intense. A strong
southwesterly breeze is driving the
dense cloud Of thick, black smoke over
the city, and as nightfall came dowo,
the sullen glare of the leaping flames
reflects gainst the clouds. Within the
confines of the oil company yard is
an inferno which there is no hope of
eXtinguishing until it burns itself out.
1t is reported that tank gauger,
whose name could not be learned, was
on the tank at the time of the eXplo-
sion and was thrown, with the top, a
distance of fifty yards away, but was
not seriously injured. Confirmation
Of this report was given by a police
man, who was one Of the first to
reach the grounds after the explosion,
Thousands Of people crowded the
surrounding grounds, and climbed to
advantageous positions on the lun-
Der Of the Whiting Mead Commercial
Company's lumber yard, which Is
just west of the Standard Oil. East,
at the foot Of Twenty-eighth street IS
located the naval reserve station
Should the blazing oil get beyond con
troll and spread to the waters of the
bay, serious damage to shipping and
wharfage would ensue.
The tank of crude Oh Is estimated
as worth 100000. Until the full ex-
tent of the fire is known, it will be i'm
possible to compute the total loss.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-07
GOV. FOSS MAY PREVENT
STRIKE ON THE NEW HAVEN

Boston, Oct. IA strike underta-
ken by the engineers and iremen of
the New York, New Haven and Hart
ford railroad, with the rule of senior
ity as the issue, Twill compel this
commonwealth to adopt suitable meas
ures for the protection of its citizens y
Governor Foss again declared in an
open letter yesterday. This commu-
nication was in answer to one
addressed to him by officials of the
railroad employees last Friday.
The governor told the union Off
cials that the letter was written "upon
the assumption that your organiza-
ton is engaged in private calling
and that the state or nation will in
some way trespass upon the rights
and freedom of your members if they
undertake to regulate the conditions
of employment.
"This assumption" the governor
continued, 'is wholly inadmissible. y
His letter continued:
when your organization adopts a
course of action, which would disor-
ganize the business of our citizens,
throw labor out of employment and
interfere with the supply of food and
fuel it is subject to control just as
much as the railroads would be if, in
similar manner, they refused to op-
crate their trains or likewise per-
formed their duties as public car-
riers.
Taking vote on the strike in ad-
vance of the conclusion of negotia-
tions, seems to indicate a desire 20
force settlement by intimidating
rather than by free and open discus
sion of the merits of the case.
Your letter makes clear that the
rule of seniority is the real issue be.
tween your organization and the New
York, New Haven and Hartford rail.
road. 1t does not, however, present
any new arguments in favor of the
rule and will not change the attitude
of any fair-minded man. Upon that
point l can only repeat that strike
undertaken upon the issue will alien
ate the sympathy of the public and
compel this commonwealth to adopt
suitable measures for the protection
Of it's citizens"
The letter was addressed to l.. {.
Griffing, assistant grand chief, Broth
erhood of Locomotive Engineers, and
B. j. Mcnamara, vice-president of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men and Enginemen, at New Haven,
Conn.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-07
Hunting a Hindu

(By United Press Association
Richmond, Cal, Oct. 6-The police
are seeking for Said Ali Khan, Hin
du, who disappeared following the dis
covery of the body of Rosa Domingo,
beautiful Portuguese factory girl, in
the bay, bound with chains. The Hin
du is alleged to have exercised an in
fluence over the girl alongside of
whom he worked in factory
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-07
Make Big Haul

(By United Press Association
Santa Monica, Oct. 6-Guests'
rooms at the fashionable Windemore
hotel were looted Of diamonds worth
$4,000 last night and $1,000 in cash
was stolen. During the night two
apartment houses IN Venice were loo5-
ed. Diamonds and cash worth $1,000
were stolen.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-07

Let the Imperial Valley Concrete Co.
figure on that sidewalk, floor, porch
column, steps, chimney or flue. All
work guaranteed 145
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-07
Cotton Seed Meal for Horses and Mules

meal
estab 1t
a
Of fin.
is
aid
FEEDER
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-07

When you advertise your wants in newspaper you
talk to crowd.
If that newspaper is the Imperial Valley Press you
talk to the big crowd that has more people than
all the other crowds put together.
Some people judge the value of an advertisement by
the one copy they see but the careful business man
judges its value by the thousands of others seeing 1t
The Imperial Valley Press more homes IN the
Imperial valley than all other Imperial valley papers
combined. That is why careful business men and
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-07

We move the earth or anything on
it. ED. ROYCE TRANSFER. If
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-10
PRESIDENT HAS
SUSPICIOUS EYE
ON ALASKA BILL

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10s-Presi.
dent Wilson has given substantial
help 90 the Poinderter bin for the
government operation OF railroads
aud coal mines In Alaska.
Tho president endoraea. In his
recent message, not only the dem
ocratic senate committee proposi.
ton for goYernmont.built railroad
with controlled ports. but he adds
also that the roads should be"AD'
MtNiSTERED" by the government,
which means certainly that they
should not be- leased or turned over
to private corporations.
Then he gets 10 tho vital thing
In the Poindextcr proposition when
he says the construction or rail-
ways In only the first step; us only
thruating IN tho key 10 tbs store
house and throwing back tho lock
and opening tho door"
The president does not look with
favor on letting the Guggenheims
rush into this opened door.
He says; How the tempting re.
sources OF the country are 20 be ex'
plotted Is another matter 20 which
| shall take tho liberty OF from
time TO time calling your atten
ton"
The poinderter bill answers the
question. Howl II IN. hH the pres
ident suggests. along the line OF
practical c1pcdieney."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-10

according 10 information from tho
embassies and consulates. I'm nrn.
tecting the foreign residents
Inc arrangement was said IN bo
similar to that under which Tho
powers sent an army 10 Pck1n n,
the time OF tho Boxer troubles.
Mrs. Nelson 'Shaughnesgv. wife
OF the American charge d'affalrrs.
mas refused to leave Mexico cItv
so long as her husband remains. II
was said at the embassy today.
In multiplying, late yesterday, Gen.
Huerta's recent election as prosi.
dent, the Mexican congress finally
bowed to tho dictators Wishes.
lie has admitted that the consti.
tuition does not allow him 20 suc-
coed himself and II his election
had been held legal no would have
had trouble In explaining away n
failure 10 retire.
Hnerta was not only not disturb.
cd In his present position. but con.
Rress explicitly confirmed him in
II until the next election, when
was set for the first Sunday in
July. 1914.
Foreign diplomats hero said they
believed Huerta realized he prob.
ably would be unable 10 hold bia
ground 80 long.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-10

In spite OF double police pfotcc-
ton IN crime ridden sections Of the
city. burglarscs. holanps. store rob
berisa and tricks OF bunco men ga'
lorc kept tho police busy during tho
late afternoon Tuesday and all
Tuesday night
Tho mos, daring burglary was
that In tho apartments OF Mr.. and
Mira William q. Norris. IN the IA,
yoy hotel. where thieves secured
diamonds and icwelry valued at
from $500 To $500.
Here's the list Of the others:
Taken homo by n. A. Williams.
si07 t2nd st. g. W. for n dinner,
after telling n hard luck story. n
youth disappeared with n sui, case
and a suit Of evening clothes.
NoIdups Havs Bla Time
J. 4. Mercer OF the Now Port
hotel was robbed OF $3.50 By n
holdup man at Columbia st. and
Railroad nv.
Tho Packard touring car OF A. n.
Carmody OF tho Arctic club was
stolen from its stand near Third
and Jefferson.
Fog concealed the thief who stole
the s3S bicycle OF +. J. BoegRn.
which stood In front OF n store a,
els W. McGraw at
Robbed and beaten twice on his
way homo was the unusual expert.
enoe OF r. W. Howle. 202 Ninth nv.
=. He lost $3.50. and ia recovering
from his beating.
Steal Load Of Clothing
One OF n number OF blank checks
taken from the desk % g. w.
Halgh. N tho Starr-Boyd building.
was later filled in for SIS and
cashed at tho Green hotel.
Cutting hole through tho floor.
burglars stole n wagon load OF
clothing from tho Peoples Supply
Co. store. ut pos Railroad av.
Stopped by holdup on Fourth.
near Lucille st. A. NJ. Johnson was
struck over tho head when he
called for help. lie saved his
money.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-10

Does this sound like $4,000
poetry 20 your
Well. II Isl For tho new and
great ioet from whose magic love
songs they arc chosen has just won
tho famous $4,000 Nobel annual
prize price which has In tho
past gone TO such aa Rudynrd Kip
ling aud Maurice Maeterllnck. Aud
the man who wrote these wondrour
English verses N not an English
man at all. but an Oriental-a ma
tive II indla'
II has just been announced that
thu greatest literary reward
which the Western world bcstows
IL 20 be given this year To Rabln-
dranath Tagoro. a Hindu philoho.
pher. whose name and work have
hardly UT been heard beyond his
nativ. land
TaEorc's facility for composing.
In English. verso ms beautiful as
that he writes In his own Tau
Fuag., Bengaii. IL explained partly
by the extraordinary ability Of the
family from which he springs. ami
partly by the remarkable eduea.
ton ne received as n youth. lie
was 5orn In 1850 OF wealthy fam.
lly long renowned In Bengal for
artistic aud literary genius.
Tho humble Bengal villagers do
no, oossess monographs nor pianos
on which 20 play the latest popn.
lar songs. And 20. instead Of sing
Ing. You Made Mo Love You"
they are content with poetry like
r.. e.. ..nr... n.hIch rHAnna
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-10
HOBOES.TO meet

"shor,y" George Bell. president
Of Local %. OF the Order Of Hoboes
OF America. has issued an an.
uounccmcnt that the members OF
the organization will assemble In
a big gabfest" Sunday afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock IN the Hippodrome.
which has been donated for the oc.
eaalon. Tho subject OF the unem.
ployed ~ Seattle will be discussed
aud further plans for the Christ.
mas "muliigan." being considered
for ioblesA men. will be discussed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-10
CEN. ROBINSON
a ClLMAN7

WIN II. Parry. former president
Of the King County Progressive
league. viii no, be candidate for
tho council sea, 20 be vacated by
Austin y. Gtffi,hs. who viii con.
test for the mayoralty. He has
written letter 20 that effect to
Councilman Marble and suggests
tho election Of Hrig. Gen W. w.
Robinson. !r.. retired. former quar-
,crmhstor in Seattle during tho
Philippine war.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-10
BuRGL AIRS and STICkuP MEN
DO A Big NIGHTS BUSINESS

Tho n. II. Jones gsrage. 1890 3is,.
and tho homo garage OF =. Lind
strom. $40 First nv. w. we're
robbed.
Burglars stole iss from tho iAl
lian Cash Grocery. Ii0i FIFTH nv.
A sneak thief secured q gold
watch from Y. d. Henderahott OF
sas Pacific block. Ben Hlddleston
OF tho Hotel Carleton also lost n
watch through the operations OF a
pickpocket
A footpad with n revolver took
81 from J. =. Warner. living a.
Hotel Reynolds. 40 Fourth nv.
Threatens 20 Shoot
An armed man took some poke,
change and q gold watch from =.
y. Orfilcb. I'll Harvard av.. and
threatened 90 shoot his victim. who
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-10
FIND Them DEAD

BOISE. Dec. i0.-Wm. Tracey
and VIM. Sweeney are being held
for Investigation in connection with
the deaths OF Thomas Brown OF
Caldwell Idaho and Fred Wallace.
Salem. Mo. whose bodies were
found In a roomlng house horc. The
officers believe drug was given
the men for the purpose OF robbery.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-10

verses wero written IN tho mood
and for tho ears OF race which 10
Riiei TO oura. and yet Tagore has
translated them into English mas.
.terpiecos which are IN accord with
Ill that II deepest In U.s.
Tagnre'n English vcrne Ia pub
iish.d By tho Macmillan company,
IN two books. The Gardener" and
-.lilfnnrnlI"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-10

evening floating In the sky OF dreams
I paint you and fashion you with my iononas
shadow o m passion I have darkened
Haunter Of depth OF my aaxei
caught In the net
my my Dweler In deathiess dresmsi
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-10
Christmas Tree Decorations
ENGLAND and us.
WILL join HANDS

MEXICO CITY. Dec. 10.--rn tho
event OF an antiforeisn outbreak
here, an international force OF ma
rinss Will be rushed TO the scene
from Vera Cruz. II was learned
today.
The United States, England and
France have agreed to act Jointly.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-10

third less-and most of 1t is contract goods All
watches reduced from fourth to half. For er
ample: solid gold repeater watch was $500; is Gu
To 800. An Elgin wrist watch SIS; is now $ssA
Ana there are dozens OF prices In between
Rings and bracelets. chains and pins are reduced
third and in some half. Mems solid sold
scarf pins. set with amethyst coral turquoise, etc.
all 81 90 apiece the regular prices were s. 90 and
$500. Solid gold bar pins that were $500 and $500
are now s55 Gold filled lockets $3.50 that were
1900 TO $500 Fine bracelets that were $1,000 %
$1,000 theing heavy gold filed now $645. Watch
chains of solid gold that were $4,000 are $780,
and Dickens vest chains that $500 and $500 Az
now &ls5. The latter are gold filled. N
OF Mesh Bags and Vanity Purses there Is a goodfy
~ eompany-Gold plated solid gold. solid silver OF
German silver, so that everybody can find just
the gift that viii best tit the pocketbook All are
fourth TO third less than the regular prices.
Silverware and cut glass is a fourth and third
and half less All the cut glass cut TO half price
And the sterling silverware is fourth to third less
Much OF the silver plated is reduced even more
For instance chest of Rogers silverware containing
20 peces-six knives. six forks. six teaspoons and
SIX tablespoons with butter knife and shell to
match, can be had for $3.50 instead OF $1,000 the
chest In this case being solid oak mahogany finish
n HATING dishes, casseroles, clocks. carving sets
" tea sets, punch bowls. in fact everything -
plainly marked at prices which make ever
visitor into an eager buyer
or course some are going to put off TIL tomor
row'-and they're going 10 miss wonderful saie
And some things going to be cleaned out entirely
long before Christmas. naturally. So this is wos0
OF warning: You get the things you want u yoa
come early. And you lay them aside on paymeu,
of a certain sum- And It is certain that Seattle w"
never set fine opportunity TO save big money -
gifts that endure as the sale Of the Burnett ,e"e''
stock affords.
The sale opens each day at A. M. at wy oe. ,"rs
avenue Burke building on Saturday nghts .ne ..,ns
isppen TIL 10 n m IL is better to attend the mo.n's
sale, however, rs Il is amost, Impossible "
any more during the afternoons.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-10
BENEFIT BRIDGE

A benefit bridge party IN sup
port Of the home at Ravcnna
Heights. where E!rls are given use.
fui training. engaged 100 tables
and nettcd si75 yesterday alter.
noon on the sixth floor OF tho Bon
Marche. tho management donating
tho use OF the room. Mrs. II. T.
Brodos. vice president OF the or.
ganization. and her daughter. Mrs.
William sherman Walker. acted as
hostesseH.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-10

For II Ia n fac, that TaFor"'s
beautiful poems 81 love are known
60 tho Hindu yiilag. laborers and
milknsaids and arc SUNG by them at
their toll as often as they are read
by tho most Cultured OF tho cities.
II 10 In this very appeal which
tho poems carry 20 all mankind
alike that critics find their great
co; meri, They point out tina; tho
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-10

hold her hands and her 20 breast
an with her ioveness. 20 plumber her
smile dark sanees with
An. bu, where 10 ~ Who strain the blue from the
skyf
try TO srssp the beauty. sudss leaving only the
body In hands
Bsffied ard weary. I back.
body flower which only the spirit
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-10

followed Tor a distance.
The fake telephone inspector who
Monday afternoon bound and
robbed Mrs. Thomas r. Mccoy was
unsuccessful yesterday At the home
OF MIRA y. 3. Valentine OF 1889 N.
57th ~.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-10

....-- -. ...uua nm ,r a
NYBODf who wants 10 DC ~uteu oh IN
~ hurry had better go 70 some o.no' 500 aoa
tewelry store. Tor the burhett store' "e 'Vs
-. ,... .,,, .,ass a,a .o,a
blhmonus' - 49,. - q. sol,,ny NJ n fourth
GOLD )ewelry OF INC iiness "a Sns,ts. rolls have
p,., pro,hor. ore re,ir,ns from businessmen
,o...a ~ hn.,osa 90 unprofitabe hut because a
s''sa.,,rtrs antcrnr,ae has heen purchased by the
rrincina, ownsra and tho new business demands all
n. Tina and eantaI that can be given TO IL.
wv ''' ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-10

Lost articles are usually found
BY Star want ads In the Lost and
Foiisa" eoIInnA-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-10

Cctds rsuse Headache osl Cyfp
Laxative nfczsnf guiniss tseisfs remove
ssusr. Thsf~ 10 enlf Ono '.nrorso opinins .
II hss signature Of n W. Grove on boa. 1:e
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-10
THESE ARE
Keen Economy Days al Panton's

Are you getting your
TO read and Investigate.
our power TO satisfy our
premacy In underpricing
treated you fairly I'm The
have employed extra hell
quality. quantity. variety.
morrow and buy your git'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-10

Every other Hat In the house. Including Worens.
MIssss and ChiIdren's. worth up to $3.50. Just
$500. ......... HALF PRICE
There Are pushes, vclvcts and silk cut brav
eru IN . variety Of good color. ali trimmed In
tho newest styles. and great bargains at just haR
the Original Prices.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-10
Millinery Department
Clearance


Third Floor.
Even 10 tho midst OF the
big holiday rush We can
not overlook tho impor'
lance OF clearing up stock
In tho Millinery Depart.
mcnt. It's bargain time
hero now. Read the prices I:
One big table Of Ladies'
and chlldrsn's ssri-orsss
and Ready.to-Wesr Hats.
worth Up 10 500. Your
Oh; sSo's. nov $500
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-10

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE
$4,000 POETRY TO YOU?
Here Are the Verses Which Have Just Won for
Rabindranath Tagorc, Hindu the Famous Nobel
Prize-ln India the Miikmaids Chant Them as
Well as "the Higher Critics"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-10

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The state herald., 1913-10-24
Democratic War.

I. M. Patterson Through his leading
democratic paper Of Colorado, rails q
the democratic tax commissioners who
by the way, are all democrats. becaus,
they raised the assssssd valuation o.
Denver enough to make II three timel
the assessed valuation for 1912, ant
most Of the other democratic papers o.
the state follow the example Of Ii,
Rocky Mountain News.
The blu6 failed to stick with the "a,
commission or the State Board Of e
EQUALIZATION. The latter board has en-
dorsed the raise Of the tax commissIor
and now II remains to be seen whether
the Rocky Mountain News and its fol
lowing will proceed 10 .denouncs the &C.
ton Of the State Board Of Equalization
The reckless extravsgancs Of the
democratic machine during the
Shafroth administrations has put the
state badly In the hole financially and
now the tax commission. a pet legisls.
tive idea Of the Rocky Mountain News.
and tho democratic state officials on the
State Board Of EquAlisotioa have taken
action looking to the rsising Of moro
state funds and there 10 war In the dem
ocratic camp. va f.
The state herald., 1913-10-24
Phillips County Assessmel t,

The property Of Phillips county was
assessed at about seven hundred ttous.
and dollars more than three times the
assessment Of 1912.
The state tax commission has raised
this assessment returned by our county
assessor by between eight and nine
hundred thousand dollars which makes
he assessed valuation Of the county,
As II now stands. one and half million
iollars more than three times the as
.rssed valuation Of 1912.
This is n pretty stiff assessment val-
iation for Phillips county compared
with the Denver assessment which by
he raise made by the tax commias.on
now stands Mt only three times the lal2
J assessment
The state herald., 1913-10-24

and moved his family to Denver and en-
gagged in the real estate loan business.
Later on he organized the Colorado
Guaranty Investment Company of which
he was President at the time of his
death.
On Oct. 9, 1896, at Julesburg, Colo.
he was united in marriage with Miss
Georgia NJ. Mason of Holyoke who sur
wives him. To them were born three
children, Helen, Elenor Margaret and
Jeanette. Helen died at their home in
Holyoke on July 4, 1901.
He was one of the earliest settlers of
Holyoke and was always one of the
most energetic and persistent workers
Tor the settlement and development OF
our county and one Of the latest busi-
ness acts Of his life was to contribute
money for the advertising Of the re-
sources and advantages of our count.
He was highly respected by the PEG
pie Of the county and had host c.
close personal friends who were great
ly shocked by his sudden death. He
had not been feeling well for several
days and for couple of days had not
been In lis office but his physician in
formed MIN that II was only slight at
tack that would pass off in few days.
He had called his stenographer to his
home and was debating business let
ter when he passed away.
The funeral services were conducted
from McAuley Chapel and the services
at the grave were conducted by the
Masonic Lodge Of which he had been
for many years n member Of high de-
gree.
Tho body was taken to oskaoosa, Ia.
Tor burial on the family lot by the
side OF his little daughter Helen who
had preceded him.
Mrs. McPherrin and her two little
daughters have the deep sympathy Of
host Of friends in our county In their
sorrow.