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Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27
Irrigation Directors Take
No Action on Petition
Until Regular Meeting

The report has been published in
several newspapers that the director 5
of the irrigation district, at their spec
ial melting, referred to the grand
jury the petition for an election on the
assessment of 2 mills on the dollar,
and the Imperial Enterprise has
published the following article:
"If the board of directors of the I'M
perial Irrigation District are correct
ly reported in special dispatch to the
Morning Enterprise of October 25 and
by the Progress of Ell Centre of the
same date, they are open to the sever
est censure for their attitude toward
the petition filed with them calling for
an election en the last assessment.
According to these reports, the board
of directors treated the petition with
scorn and contempt, and to emphasize
their intolerance of any interference
with their high-handed methods, con-
temptuously referred the petition to
the grand jury, alleging wholesale for
geries by such we'll known and highly
respected citizens as Roy Benton, i.
f. Farnsworth, Frank Lyons, Victor
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27

No less than Is Timken roller bear
ings are used to support the shafting
and axIes of the car, reducing friction
and permitting adjustments so accu-
rate as to make gear operations al
most noiseless.
The Improvement in the electrical
equipment is marked and to great
extent original The electric motor
for crankiug is connected to the front
end of the drive shaft by a roller
chain which moves only while the
starting operation is in progress. The
generator is on the opposite of the
motor and drives silently by shaft
connected with the camshaft gear
Storage is in a siX-volt battery under
the front seat. The battery also fur
nishes current for ignition, timed
through a Remy distributor and raised
in tension by coil at the front OF
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27
Gives Inside History
OfrMexico's Troubles;
Traced to Standard Oil

An hour after Informed by the Roth
schilds that they were temporarily
checkmated by the Standard and were
unable to give aid, Diaz started from
Vera Cruz for Europe, taking $5,000,-
900 he had acquired from the conces-
sion sales.
Three months after this President
Madero learned that the Standard had
lacked him and he flew into a rage,
and turned down the Standard and
Rothschilds both. The Standard then
backed Orosco's rebellion. The Roth
schilds backed Diaz, who combined
with the forces of Bernardo Reyes,
through whom he gained support.
Then he wanted to put Reyes away
and had him shot.
When Gustago Madero saw his
brother was doomed, he doublecross-
ed both Rothschilds and Huerta.
Madero's overthrow was then plan
ned in the Amarican embassy with the
knowledge of Ambassador Wilson, by
Diaz and Huerta. Huerta decided that
Porfirios Diaz's policy to sell no more
concessions to Americans was good
and informed the Rothschilds they
could get the Tampico concession.
There is no truth in reports than Jap
an was involved.
Zapata's rebellion started from his
attempt to avenge himself on the citi-
zens of Morefos in quarrel over a
woman.
Carranza, the leader Of the northern
rebels, is sincere in his attempts to
help the poems and stop the exploita-
ton of Mexico.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27
LINE
1914 HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED

Detroit, Oct. 27-Formal announce
ment of number of important
changes in the Studebaker line was
made from the local headquarters of
the corporation today. While the
alterations are not of a sweeping ma
ture, they embody number of eX-
tremely interesting features.
The line for next year will be conf
prised of two chassis types-a "Four"
at S1050 and "SiX" at S1575. Both
cars are fitted with left-hand steer
and center control Each model car
ries a two-unit electric starting and
lighting device as standard equipment.
The same type of full-floating axle
employed on the "SiX" is supplied
with the -Four" Bodies are of the
s+reamlinc type and with full U doors.
In both cars the gasoline supply
has been placed in the dash, permit
ting an ideal feed to the motor, with
out air pressure, by means of gravita-
ton.
Increased efficiency has been
throughout the keynote of the chassis
design To get the maximum service
out of each gallon of gasoline has
been the obvious endeavor of the Stu
debaker engineers.
The motors are of the small-bol',,
longstroke type, of dimensions SINH
lar to those of the remarkably sue
cussful "SiX" of the past year. Con-
siderable attention has been given to
improved carburetion. The position
Of the gasoline tank permits the Stu
debaker-Schebler carburetor to be
mounted high up on. the side of the
motor, allowing the use of very
short intake manifold and assuring
plenty of warm air for the mixture.
There is dash adjustment by means
of which the operator Of the car can
secure perfect carburetor conditions
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27

In both cars brakes are equipped
with large equalizers. snugly fitted
into slots in the frame. Running
boards are clean and carry no equi9-
ment.
The four-cylinder car in touring car
form has generous passenger
capacity. This model also has under
slung full elliptic rear springs.
The chief new feature in body de
sign IN the six-cylnder model is the
position of the auxiliary seats in the
tonneau which, when not in use. fold
completely into the back of the front
seat. The new "Six" in touring form
seats seven adults.
Both -Four" and "Six" are no~
coming through the Detroit factories
in gratifying style. Sample cars viii
be on the floors Of all Studebakor
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27

Sterling, R. l.. Blackman and w. A.
Edgar. If anything further was need
ed to emphasize the unfitness of the
present board of directors to longer
control the affairs of the district, such
action puts the finishing touches
thereon"
AS matter of fact, when the petit
ton was submitted to the board of
directors, in running through the Pc
tition, every person who inspected il
agreed that one full page and a part
of another page of signatures was in
the same handwriting, and the ques-
ton was raised how to ascertain
whether the signatures were legiti-
mate. 1t was suggested that in the
case of the portion of the petition
where it seemed that one person had
written many signatures the proper
procedure would be to call it to the
attention of the grand jury for invesri-
cation, and that may yet be done.
The directors, however, took an ac-
ton on the petition, which has been
filed with the secretary, and it viii
come up at the regular meeting of the
board.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27
10000 Club Gives
Dance, Card Party

The card party and dance gwen the
members and friends of the Women's
Ten Thousand club Saturday evening
by the social committee of that or
ganization crowded the rooms of the
Masonic hall.
The east room was filled with tables
occupied by those entertained at whist
and the west room was given over to
the dancers.
Mrs. Virgil McCombs and Wiley
Weaver, jr., led the grand march, dur
ing which the program of dances was
distributed.
The committee in charge to whom
credit is due for the enjoyment of the
function was composed of Mesadmes
Wiley M Weaver, w. c. Whitescar-
yer, J. A. Robinson, Joseph Hamilton
and James Hamilton.
The winners of the prizes at whist
were Miss Case and Mr.. Phelan, the
games being holly contested by about
forty good players.
More than 200 tickets were sold, the
event proving one of the most success
full social affairs ever given in the city,
This party marks the beginning Of
the social events Of the season in Ell
Centre, and as such it is most encour-
aging.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27
H0labird Resents Activity
Of Valley Irrigators in
Guarding Their Rights

sented by Judge A. Haines of San Di-
ego, and w. H. Holabird, receiver of
the California Development Company,
with his attorneys, w. B. Mathews and
Stuart NJ. Salisbury. With Mr.. Hola-
bird was his chief engineer, Chester
Allison
Judge Haines told the court that
fully 100000 worth of, work should
be done at once to insure permanent
supply of water for the Imperial val
ley farmers. He requested that a
stipulation be entered into whereby
the work should be done at once. At
torney Newby, representing Boaz Dun
can, the largest individual creditor, re-
quested that a stipulation or agree
ment be made that Colonel Holabird
be allowed to go onto Mexican soil and
do the work at his own direction.
Colonel Holabird does not welcome
activity on the part of the Imperial
valley water companies and expressed
himself to this effect yesterday.
"'rhe mutual water companies have
nothing to do with the administration
of the affairs of the California Devel-
opment Company" he said. "They are
users of water, and it is not entirely
within their province to enter into the
Mexican situation at all. The situa-
ton can be adjusted and probably will
be. but | do not think the end can be
attained by the water companies. /
do not wish to appear antagonistic
in any way to the water companies,
tanned if the situation is settled with
out their assistance"
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27
delivered by P. P. Claxton, U. S. com
missioner of education.
Business Mems
Class Successful

The business mems undenomination-
al Bible class for the study Of local
and general social problems is becom-
ing an institution of great possibili-
ties for good in the community.
This class was organized only a few
weeks ago to meet each Sunday morn
ing at 10 o'clock in the Imperial 1r.
1igation District rooms and the at
tendence has been steadily growing. G.
s. Whitman is president and George
A. Ragan leader.
There is scheduled a series of stud
les on the unfit, physically, mentally,
morally and socially, and their sources,
cures and prevention.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27
South's Commerce
Congress Meeting
(By United Press Association)

Nby OnlIeu fTtSS ASSOCldllOnp
Mobile, Oct. 27.-"For a Greater
Nation Through a Greater South" was
the slogan of the fifth annual con-
vention of the Southern Commercial
Congress-, which convened here today
with delegates present from all over
the southland. The congress. this
year takes on historical and inter
national significance due to the cele-
bration of the coming opening of the
Panama canal by the Pan-American
Commercial Congress affiliated with
the American body under the auspices
of the Pan-American Union.
President Wilson, who arrived today
10y special train, will be the principal
speaker tonight. The presidents adj
dress is based on the rural credit syS-
tenn as well as "The Panama Canal
and Our World Relations" Other
speakers tonight will be Oscar Under
wood, representative in congress from
Alabama and author of the Under
wood tariff bill; U. S. Senator John
H. Bankhead of Alabama and Colonel
Clarence Ousley of the American
Commission on Agricultural Cooper
alton.
Mayor Harry Pillains, William H.
Armbrecht and Representative George
w. Taylor delivered the addresses of
welcome at the opening session to-
day. Following the Introductory ad.
dress by Governor Emmett O'Neal Of
Alabama and a response by Governor
McCreary Of Kentucky, the annual ad-
dress was delivered by Duncan u.
Fletcher, president Of the congress, u.
S. senator from Florida and chairman
Of the permanent commission on az
ricultural cooperation. An address
by u. s. Senator Hokc Smith of Geor-
gia terminated the morning session.
The Panama canal, its construction
and relation to the industrial ard
commercial business Of the south and
the world in general typifed the
speeches this afternoon.
"The Construction of the Panama
Canal was explained to the delegates
by Lieutenant Colonel William J. ST.
bert, U. S. army engineer corps. Pro
fessor Emory X. Johnson, special U. s.
commission on Panama canal traf-
fic and tolls, was the next speaker
Federal Trade Promotion and the
Canal was the subject of an address
by A. H. Baldwin. chief of the U. s
bureau of foreign and domestic COM
merce. u. S. Senator James X. Var,l-
mann of Mississippi explained the re
,ation of "The Mississippi Valley and
the Panama Canal" He was followed
by President Finley of the Southel n
Railway on the relation of the canal
TO the southern railway systems. An
educational invitation" from the
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27

Los Angeles, Oct 27-Tomorrow
Judge Myers, the fourth superior court
Judge on whose shoulders has rest
ed the burden of the many intricacies
in relation to the litigation over the
California Development Company's re-
ceivership, will pass on the matter of
new trial in the foreclosure proceed
ings brought by the Title Insurance
and Trust Company in behalf of the
bondholders of the irrigation concern.
Should new trial be granted the
whole question, "Shall the properties
of the California Development Com
pany be sold?" will be opened uo
again before the courts.
Yesterday, as a sort of a prelimin-
ary to the main event, the attorneys
gathered before the court and dis
cussed the present situation in the I'M
perial valley, with special references
to the need of repair. of the canals of
the irrigation system, which is held up
because Of the disagreement between
Receiver W. H. Holabird and the Mex
lean receiver, A. F. Andrade.
Among those in court were Walter
K. Tutter of the law firm of O'Mel-
veny, Stevens and Millikin, represent
ing the Title Insurance and Trust Com
pany; A. Crawford Smith of McCutch-
con, Olney and Willard, law firm of
San Francisco, representing the Liver
pool Salt Company; Boaz Duncan, in
tervenor, represented by Valentine and
Newby; the Southern Pacific Com
pany, represented by its counsel, f. S.
Ives and Irving M. Walker; the Imper-
ial Valley Irrigation District, repre-
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27
Wisconsin Society
Annual Picnic

Mr., and Mrs. Ira Oten Saturday en-
tertained the Imperial County Wiscon-
sin Society at their home ranch north
of Ell Centre, former residents of Wis
consin having gathered from all parts
of the valley for the society's fourth
annual picnic and reunion.
Mrs. s. NJ. Bixby read an original
poem Closing the Break" an his
torlcal presentation of facts regarding
the difficulties overcome by Imperial
valley pioneers, which received high
commendstion from those present.
Mrs. A. w. Swanson read paper on
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27
(By United Press Association

(By United Press Association
Seattle, Oco. ga fereign diplo-
mat, formerly stationed at Mexico
City, who refused to permit his name
to be used, declared today that diff
ferences between the Standard Oil Co.
and the British Rothschilds are re-
sponsible for the long turmoil in Mex
leo He said Huerta's continuance in
power leaves the Rothschilds on top.
The trouble originated when Porfiri0
Diaz gave the Rothschilds oil con-
cessions instead of giving them to the
Standard This resulted in Diaz's
overthrow, the Standard backing the
successive revolts.
Diaz had declared that he had made
too many concessions to Americans
and feared American annexation
would eventuate if he continued. At
the time of his jubilee celebration the
Standard held $2O,OOO,OOO worth of
property. When the Tampio oil fields
we're discovered the Standard sought
a concession, but Diaz secretly gave
the concession to the Rothschilds.
Taft did not know this when he
greeted Diaz at the bridge at Juarez.
The night after this melting an at
tempt was made to assassinate Diaz,
which was never made public.
Soon the Standard, through its Rio
Janeiro offices. began to aid Diaz's
opponents. The Standards interna-
tionalpolitical headquarters were To-
Gated at Rio, and Madero and his fol
lowers did not know the money for
their campaigns came from the Stan
lard.
Diaz held on until the last minute.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27
VOIturnO Sunk

tEy United Press Association
Southampton, Oct. 27-The sinking
of the charred hulk of the liner Vol
turno, October II was announced by
wireless from the steamer Charlois. 1t
was sighted on that date by the Char
lois the captain Of which said the fire
was out and bodies of the victime We're
lying on the decks. forecastle and in
the engineroom The vessels inter
lor was entirely burned out and the
Charlois sent boats crew to open the
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27
Defense of the Canal is
Problem that is Puzzling
Authorities at Washington

Washington, Oct. 27-That secret
test last fall proved the fortifications
of Panama canal worthless was learn
ed today, following the announcement
that the Atlantic fleet would maneuv-
er off Panama in February and put
the Notifications to another test.
Government officials, including the
president, plan to attend.
1t is admitted the entire fortifica-
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27
Prince Trial is
Nearing an End

The trial of Melvin Prince is this
afternoon nearing an end and the case
will probably go to the jury this after
noon.
Shortly after noon the defendants
witnesses had ali ben examined and the
prosecution had recalled it's last wit
ness, DR.. Virgil McCombs, to the stand.
District Attorney Swing for the
prosecution and Attorney J. F. Sey-
mour, jr., for the defense then summed
up their cases in their addresses to the
jurors.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27

tions were reconstructed after the
maneuvers off Guantanamo last fall
when tests showed it is claimed, that
an enemy might draw a perfect map
of the lock and Notifications and fire
under control even at night. It Ia
claimed an approaching enemy might
destroy the canal with ease. The ma
neuvers in February will consist OF
day and nights attacks.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27

with the struggles of the forty-niners.
Resolutions of coincidence were pre-
sented to the family of J. f. Cole, a
member of the society who died during
The last year. Mrs. ]. f. Cole recides
in FL Centre and is the mother of
Franklin J. Cole. Judge og the super-
iOr court.
Officers elected for me ensuing year
Jessie II. Hatch, vice-president; A. w.
Swanson, secretary; Frank Reading,
treasurer.
At noon basket lunch was spread
on tables provided by the host and a
delightful time was enjoyed.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27

CBy United Press Association}
Mexico City, Oct. 27-Definite in
formation is that the federals still are
holding Monterey, which the rebels
profess to have captured. Heavy
fighting still is in progress. The fed
erals have abandoned Culiacan, capital
of Sinaloa, but still hold Guaymas and
Mazatlan.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27

City of Chihuahua Menaced
Ell Paso, Oct. 27-Chihuahua city
the only state capital in northern
Mexico still held by the federals, il
reported surrounded by Pancho Vii
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27
Mexican Election a Farce
With Huerta Controlling
Affairs as Heretofore

las rebel army and threatened with
immediate attack. General Salazars
who had arrived in Juarez from Chi
huahua Saturday night, was today
hurriedly called back to the capital
and left with an army of 1000 men
on three troop trains. Salazar's force
of 600 was reinforced with 400 cav
airy which arrived in Juarez late last
night and the entire force has been
sent to the relief of Chihuahua.
Juarez, it is claimed, while osten-
sibly the point of attack by Sonora
rebels, is not wanted by the rebels Al
much as is Chihuahua just now and
the combined rebel effort will be di-
rected toward the capture of the cap
ital.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27

Mrs. Columbus Dies Mrs Joaquin
Columbus, wife of the caretaker at the
court house, died this morning at st.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27

s.lysis which she had suffered for sew
eral months.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27

Mexico City, Oct. 27-Recapulation
of yesterdays election indicates far
from sufficient votes cast to make it
legal. 1t is believed, however, that
congressional candidates leading on
the balloting will meet and declare
themselves elected, then request"
Huerta to remain at the head of the
government uptil another election.
This will be whenever Huerta wishes.
The election was quiet.
Washington, Oct. 27.-A definite
Policy outlining in detail the attitude
of the United States toward the revo-
lution-torn republic of Mexico, which
will be the most important utterance
of the present administration on the
Mexican question, it was declared to-
day, will be shortly forthcoming, fol
lowing the so-called elections held in
the sister-nation yesterday,
The Washington times., 1913-07-30
Commissioners Silent
On Johnson Measure

Until their report or :he measure is
forwarded to Congress- the Commission
ers will make no public statement OF
their views regarding the bill intro
duced by Congressman Ben johnson 10
repeal the act of 1870 Incorporating the
washington Market Company, which
Mr. johnson alleges is indebted to the
D.strict in the sum Of more than S5OoGO
for rent. The Commissioners are deep
ly interested in the proposed legisla-
ton, and will give the bill their care
ful and earnest consideration. Col. w.
G. haskell, Superintendents Of Weights.
Measures and. Markets. will be called
into conference with the board.
Colonel Haskell said today that he
would have nothing TO say in regard
20 the measure until after his confer
ence with the Commissioners.
The office of the Superintendent OF
weights and Measures is uncer the sup
eryision of Commissioner S,ddons. When
asked for an opinion concerning the
bill. Mr. Siddons said he preferred 10
make no statement until the report of
the Commissioners is in the hands
OF the House District Committee.
A similar statement was made by Com
missioner Newman.
The Washington times., 1913-07-30
Strauss Charity Club
To Hold Lawn Fete

The Strauss Charity Club will hold its
first annual lawn fete at Belmont" the
evening OF August u. In case Of rain.
arrangements have been made to have
the grounds the following evening.
The fancyware and refreshment booths
will be in charge of members Of the
club, who will be in costume. A special
feature OF the evenings amusement will
be the gypsy camp, and dancing in the
mansion.
The Strauss Charity Club has given a
series of aTaiTs, within the last few
months, all of which have been highly
successful All funds raised in this way
are used for the assistance and relief
OF the Hebrew poor of the District. This
club IS one of the well-known charitable
organizations of this city. and Is doing
excellent work TO alleviate the suffer-
ing of the needy.