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Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-17
Mrs. c.. N. Perry Conducts
Study Of Opera LaBoheme''
For the Ten Thousand Club

Miss Inez Collins, Mrs. Mont Reid,
Mrs. ]. T. Herman, Mrs. Rodney Her
man, Mrs. j. Herman, Mrs. Jobes,
Mrs. NJ. R. Kerr, Mrs. 7. Carter and
Mrs. Ray Bruce.
Mrs. w. w. Apple and Mrs. C. E.
Sprouse were elected to represent
the Ten Thousand Club at the South
ern District Federation of Women's
Clubs meeting to be held in San Di-
ego, November 18 to 20
The Woman's Ten Thousand Club
will meet at the ranch home of Mrs.
w. S. Fawcett near Heber on Novem-
ber 6, and a committee to care for the
transportation of members on that
day was appointed consisting of Mrs.
C. E. Paris, Mrs. ]. W. Lind and Mrs.
Wiley M. Weaver.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-17

began shortly before President Ma
dero was deposed. Previously to the
Huerta regime the rate had been
standard, i. e., 2O1.76, but with the un-
settlement resultant from the revo-
luton, abrupt increases were an
nounced from time to time. The def
mite refusal of the administration 70
recognize the Huerta government sent
rates up to 260, from which point they
fluctuated narrowly until today's ad-
vance.
Bankers say that the breaking Of
communication by land with the
United States has been a severe hand
leap in the conduct of business
When traffic conditions on the rail-
roads were at their worst, it required
as much as three months for mails to
reach Chihuahua and five weeks tt
Mexico City.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-17
MODEST CAPTAIN
ANNOYED BY. PRAISE
(By United Press Association

New York, Oct. 17-Captain Fran
els Inch seemed rather embarrassed
than gratified today by the presents
showered on him for his conduct dur
ing the burning of the steamship Vol
turno. Inch was preparing his report
today to the Uranium Steamship Com
pany.
The captain absolutely denied stor.
les that there was cowardice display.
ed by any of his sailors. Inch's eyes,
which were Injured by the glare of the
fire, are still troubling him, but phy-
sicians stated he will recover.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-17

Mrs. C. N. Perry yesterday after
noon after a thorough preparation of
the theme presented a study of the
opera "La Boheme" to the ladies of
the Woman's Ten Thousand Club at
Davis Hall. Mrs. Perry was ably as
sisted in the presentation by Miss
kirkpatrick, assistant county librar-
ian, who rendered the part of Mime,
the score being given by Professor
Elmer Todd. Miss Inez Collier rem
dered Musette's waltz song as part
of the musical program prepared by
Mrs. Perry.
Business Session
A short business session of the
club was held, the following new
members being added to the roster:
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-17
Target Practice
OBy United Press Association

Washington, Oct. 17-Secretary of
the Navy Daniels, several members Of
the cabinet, many senators and con-
gressmen, members of the naval COM
mit(ees, left Washington today on
the yacht Mayflower, ito witness the
fall target practice by the Atlantic
fleet.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-17

fourths. This suggestion will be pre-
sented to the commission by the
mayor, who viii also not fail to make
plain the financial burden such an ar
rangement will saddle on the city at
the present time.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-17
SULZER THROWN
OUT OF OFFICE
(By United Press Association)

(By United Press ASSOclatlOn)
Albany, Oct. 17-Governor William
Sulzer was removed from office by an
impeachment court today. The court
found him guilty on article one of
articles two and four, which charged
that the former executive filed false
statement of his campaign contribu-
tions, that his statement to the secre-
tary of state was perjury and that
Sulzer suppressed evidence before the
investigating committee by threaten
| ing witnesses.
On all the other five articles of i'm
peachment the governor was found
not guilty. After voting separately
on all the articles, the court voted the
governor out of office, but did not
disqualify him from holding office in
the future.
Sulzer, not downcast by the action
of the court, was already planning to
run for the governorship at the next
election, expressing confidence that he
would win.
While Sulaer recognized that the
court was merciful in acquitting him
on the charge of bribing witnesses be-
fore the committee which investigated
his use of campaign contributions,
conviction of which would have open
ed the way for criminal proceedings,
he is thankful for this mercy, believ-
ing that Tammany, having removed
him, does not care to press the matter
further. Following the vote remov-
ing the governor the court adjourned
sine die.
Secretary of State May swore
Glynn into office in a few minutes,
The new governor made no inaugural
address. Sulzer plans to go to the
Adriondacks Sunday night to recuper-
ate from the strain Of the trial
The vote on the removal of the gov
ernor was 43 to IL.
When seen after the removal by
Samuel Thomas, one of his attorneys,
Sulzer looked up from his desk in the
executive mansion, smiled and wished
his visitor good day. He said he had
already heard how the case resulted,
and added with emphasis that he had
only Just begun to fight.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-17
Col. Holahird Talks of Valley

The directors of the irrigation dis
trict are in session today, but as
Judge Haines is in court, nothing had
been done up to 1870.
1t is stated that there is now good
prospect for an agreement which will
permit the irrigation district to act
as nominal contractor for work below
the international line. Both Receiver
Holabird and Depositario Andrade
have signified their assent to this
proposal.
1t is reported to the Press that Re-
ceiver Holabird is anxious to have the
newspapers of the valley state that
he is anxious to find ground on which
the work can proceed harmoniously
The Press cheerfully quotes him to
this effect and will be delighted to re-
cord developments showing that he
is cooperating.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-17

Yuma Sun: w. H. Holabird, re-
ceiver for the California Development
Company, was a visitor in Yuma yes
terday. He came over from FL Cen
tro Monday evening to meet Engineer
A. L. Sonderegger, who came in on
the train from the east yesterday
morning and the two took an auto
mobile and made visit to Imperial
canal heading, to inspect new dredge
which the c. D. company has just COM
pleted for clearing the heading of the
annual deposit of silt and other canal
work, returning to Yuma this after
Alma record., 1913-07-10
CHAPTE TX.
"is II q oounterfsItf~

AR. COLT proved to be large
" and Of generous and well
fed appearance. He was
ovar atv foot hfUb anh fullv
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ately. shave you got anything I can
work onr'
"Yes," replied Kayton, with a swift
change to his wonted alertness "Call
up Wilkie. joe"
"Chief Wilkie, Washington ex-
claimed Manning in surprise.
"Yes," snapped his chief sharply.
"Did you think the secret service had
novedf 64OO Main"
While Manning was deep In a sub
dued but heated argument with the
long distance operator Kayton busted
himself with the finger prints.
"Did you get the woman's thumb
prints under the edge here. Joe?" he
called out.
"Yes, SIR" replied the young man.
with his hand over the mouthpiece
'The right hand one came out fine
perfect. Is II the grip he added as
HIS chief'subjected sheet after sheet to
"a close scrutiny under his powerful
pocket lens
mo" replied Kayton curtly.
"Is she in the bunch?" inquired Man
which he swore huently but guardedly
at the telephone company. its works.
equipment and operating staff
Kayton dropped the sheets Of paper
on the table and looked up with a
queer light I'm his eyes.
"Joe." he said. this woman came
from the outside"
Manning whistled into the telephone
and hastily clapped his hand over the
mouthpiece again.
Gee" he grunted That's big
order Hello! Is the chief in? Mr.
Kayton wants to speak to him. Here
he is governor. Just minute"
"Cover the doors. Joe" ordered Kay
ton, taking the phone. Manning
swiftly and quietly opened both doors.
peered about, and then stepped out
into the hall.
Hello, chief" said Kayton dis
tinctly. but in a somewhat guard
ed tone. "Oh, hard Mt work. Have
you any record Of counterfeit 500
gold certificate E973? E-0-7-3- Don't
you get it? | can't very well. A, Il,
c, u. E. Yes, that's 1t. Series Of
1907. Yes, that's it. You haven't?
Well, I've got one here that ! thought
might be bad. Moo, but it's little
light. If it's counterfeit it's the best
one I've seen. No. They must must
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stand. of course, that this = strictly
oonfidential"
"Oh, of course-of courseT exclaim-
"a the lawyer hastily. The telephone
bell rang. and as Kayton turned to the
lnstrument Mr.. Hurley rose.
"Well. won't take mp any moro OF
your time" he said.
"Going 20 soOnf Well, come In
again, Mr.. Hurley" invited the detec-
I've.
Thank you, will," declared the
bWyer. 81 shall be interested to hear
n there's any nsw development In the
case"
"IIl keep you posted" Kayton as
Oured him, and with nod Mr. Hurley
withdrew.
"Ask Mr.. Colt to come right in." said
KaytOn into the phone.
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something OF an expert In his earlier
Gays and he could appreciate art.
.How do you suppose they ever put
b together" he murmured wonder
insiy.
We'll, it's a Photographic process
that's cinchl' declared Colt. mo
hand ever touched that plate. Look
6 the lathe work.
"And look at the inkr exclaimed
Kayton.
"Perfectr' pronounced the govern
ment agent solemnly. How'd you
ever get on TO it?'
why" replied Kayton mOdestiy,
'Some Of these silk fibers struck me as
being of color"
the federal government, with a laugh
that was half mirth and half nervous
awe, this sort Of thing Is going to
knock the currency into q cooked hat!
Pretty soon you won't be able to take
money from q man unless he gives you
. Masonic grip with 1t. And you mean
30 tell me that you found that bill In
Q millionaire's desk?"
'T admit it's impossible" smiled Kay
ton, ''but I did"
Colt stared incredulously. THAT
man In Argyle's position would mix
himself up with a band Of criminals
who'd blackmaH him for the rest Of
his lifeT
Kayton nodded and shrugged his
shoulders.
"He may have been non compos
mentis-just plain crazy" he suggest
Cd musingly, holding up the bill. Talk
about mysteries, Colt! This n the
only real mystery I ever met"
"Have you got any clswf'
Kayton leaned back. "Well, I'm
playing a long shot," hs returned eva
avsly. Couldn't any Of you experts
Gown at the once give Q Wild guess
whoss work this wasr'
Alma record., 1913-07-10
SYNOPSIS

james Argyle, wealthy and eccentric. is
&Dund shot dead in the library Of his New
YORK home His only son, Bruce, an art
6t and his ward Miss Mary Mazuret
oBs suspected.
Asche Kayton, a detective OF repute, is
oAfled In. He is given carte blanche as to
expense and told to run down the muir
Asrer. The library where Mr.. Argyle was
shot is opened.
Kayton and his assistant, Manning, ar
rive at the Argyle mansion. They Ques-
tcn Finley. the butler, and search for
0nger prints in the hope OF finding a clew.
The detectives find womans finger
prints on the library table. Mrs. Wyatt,
Giss Mazuret's companion. tells Kayton
that the girls mother was a Mrs. Nellie
Marsh OF San Francisco.
Kayton learns from the servants that
Miss Mazuret was awake and about at
the time the crime must have been COM
mitted. In the dead mans desk he finds
IN unusually fine counterfeit 800 bill.
Bruce Argyle comes in He tells Kay
teu Of the events OF the evening before
shs murder Reluctantly he admits see
AS some one irf the upper hall on the
fhteful night. Miss Mazuret pale and
worn. enters.
Miss Mazuret unwillngly tells Kayton
eAat she had heard angry voices late that
nAght and had thought that Bruce and his
fhther were quarreling She admits that
she knew of the will being In her favor.
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until Manning returned with
I'M the announcement that Mr..
Hurley WAS coming KaytOn
slipped the banknote into his pocket
Let him in" he said. Mr.. Hurley
returned more largely patronizing than
ever.
well, how is the mystery getting
along, Mr.. Kayton?" he inquired, ac-
cepting a cigar the detective offered
him and putting it happily.
Kayton paused. lighted match In
hand, and looked up at him with a lit
tie smile Of surprise.
Mystery" he exclaimed. "Why
there's no such thing as mystery If
you use a little common sense. Mr.
Hurley. You know. in an affair of this
sort, you're confronted by long line
Of facts, and you hammer away until
you break through somewhere" He
lit his cigar and took a puff 'Mr
Hurley, when you first met Mr.. Ar
gyle- By the way. how did you meet
Mr.. Argyle?"
Mr.. Hurley carefully brushed the
ashes off his cigar and examined the
end Of 1t critically.
"Well, now, Mr.. Kayton, I'll tell you
about that" he said slowly. IL had a
western proposition in which I want
ed to interest him. and ! went to his
Office and he proved to be very ap-
proachable man. laid the matter be-
fore him I'm the usual way. He took
It up, investigated II. found II was
what had said 1t was. and we got
together on 1t. I suppose that gave
him confidence In me- Are you
through herer he inquired as Kayton
picked up his hat and slipped on a
light overcoat.
"Yes," replied the detective
~Call me up in the morning II can
be Of any help to you," offered the
lawyer. also making ready to leave.
"I'll be In Pittsburgh" said Kayton
briefly.
"Ohi You are going awayr Mr..
Hurley was interested.
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KR. COLT proved to be large
i" and Of a generous and well
~ fed appearance. He was
over six feet high and fully
that In circumference. He was under
forty dressed well. and his face beam
ed good nature.
"Hello. Coltp exclaimed Kayton
with real cordiality as he entered.
"Hello, you old plutocratw beloved
the newcomer, with an expansive grin
a. he rolled to the desk. He gazed
about him appreciatively. You've got
an Office here like bloated senator
What are you tryin' to do with that
800 bill2"
"Is it counterfeitT parried Kay
ton.
"a dandy" declared Mr.. Colt enthu
saastically. as he sank into the chair
lately vacated by Mr.. Hurley. the
chair fairly shrfeking It's protests. "Tt's
such q mighty good counterfeit it's
setter than the real! You've got the
lock Of drunken Indian. Go out on
q footy murder case and stub your toe
90 q thing like thisw Mr.. Colt shook
his massive head mournfully over the
injustice Of the world. Let me tell
you-it's a bomb under the treasury!
We've wired Washington and they've
got q scare out all over the country.
II you turn up the man who made this
bill you can have anything Uncle Sam
can give you! ! never have any luck
hke that"
Kayton took the bill from him and
examined 1t critically. He had been
Alma record., 1913-07-10

/ came back here and quarreled with
my father-and-how could you think
such a thingY
"Oh, | didn't think it on purpose.
Bruce-indeed | didn't! Please
"What did you think?" he fairly bel
lowed shaking the girl roughly.
"He was always $3.50 violent when
he got angry with you"-every word
cost the girl an effort-"I thought he
did something-made an attack on you
and you had to defend yourself! OF
course"-she clung to him piteously-
''of course knew II was an accident,
Bruce! Don't look like that! Oh.
Brucer'
There was an instant Of dead silence
and then Argyle spoke In tones Of
barely suppressed grief and rage be-
yond mere words.
"Havs you believed all this time that
I killed my fatherT'
Il tell you, Bruce" she pleaded,
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an accident l didn't blame you. Il
San accident" he broke out fercely.
"Why, If such thing had happened
wouldn't have called you-roused the
house-got help? How can you think
such thing, Mary-Mary2 Do you
think 80 now"
Mono, Brucev' she choked. "You
couldn't haveP'
"You dor he cried harshly.
Miss Mazuret pressed her face to her
hands and swayed in a paroxysm of
grief he stood, hard and accusing
and made no move to soothe her.
"Oh-I don't know don't knowp
she sobbed I'm afraid I'm losing my
mind 1t doesn't seem possible-that
your father was killed! But he was
he wasr'
Argyle waved his cllnched fists wild
ly above his head And at that mo
ment Kayton slipped quietly into the
room.
"Come In, come in, Mr.. Kaytonw
roared the young man In frenzy.
"We've got hold of something at last
30 give out! She''-his finger stabbed
at the girls shrinking form-"she
heard me come back! That ought to
satisfy the public-that ought to clear
her! Give that out! I can stand It!
I didn't come backw
And be flung himself from the room
a. Miss Mazuret collapsed In a chair
But as Kayton approached she stag
sered to her feet and all but fell In his
arms
Help us, help us!' she implored
feverishly. Don't say he came back
here! l was wrong-I am sure / was
He says he didn't comet Please don't
tell any onel What have l done +?
What have | doneY
Kayton took firm grip on the sen-
der shoulders with his two strong
hands, Strengthened the girls clinging
form and gazed into her face gravely.
but kindly
II want you to pull yourself togeth-
er," be ordered in a tone Of authority
"rm going to need you-Pm counting
on you. We need-you!'
"Oh, / can't I can't~ moaned the
girl.
"Yes, you canr he interrupted grim.
y. You're not that sort of girl
You want to clear him, don't you, as
much as he wants to clear your
cOh, yes, yes! Oh, u
"Well, then, that's all rightr' he de-
clared heartily, giving the shoulders
Q rather vigorous pat as he released
them. "You go to your room. I'll let
you know when i need you"
He turned abruptly away as If to in
dicate that the matter was closed for
the present, and Miss Mazuret dragged
herself slowly, uncertainty to the door
Just before she passed out he called
her by name, and she turned miserably
toward him. He walked up swiftly
and again placed his hands on her
shoulders
Before you CO." he said gravely, 81
want you to promise me that you won't
worry any more. l can't say definitely
as yet who is responsible for all this,
but can tell you this much-I know
that neither you nor Bruce had any
thing to do with It."
1t is given to few men to win, with
few mere words, the reward In over
whelming Joy and gratitude that leap
ed to the eyes Of the miserable girl.
"You dor she gasped incredulously.
He nodded slowly and smiled.
81 do"
"Oh, OIL" There was a rush of
sobs.. Thank you, Mr.. Kayton."
And she was gone When Manning
returned some minutes later he found
his chief staring vacantly up the de-
serted hall He coughed and gained
no attention.
"H'mw he repeated a little more
loudly. Have you got anything yet
can work on, governorw
Kayton came back to bis Job with q
start
"Wh-whatr' he demanded. with q
frown.
Il say" repeated Manning delibsr.
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CHAPTER VII-Continued

aOa. I never meant to tell any one!
Dot he made me. / don't know how
] told him wasn't sure. Can't you
pgove that 1t wasn't your
The next instant he had seized her
peughly by both arms
MARY" he cried harshly, what are
yeu saying-that you heard father let
~ inY'
~Oh, Bruce" she pleaded piteously, 81
tncught ! heard your voice. thought
! heard you quarreling"
Tears were streaming down her face,
ut he hardly saw them. His voice
1k6cuity In hearing the words.
"What have you been thinking-that
Alma record., 1913-07-10

Copynuh.. 1912 by Journal Amer,r,s Ersmner
Alma record., 1913-07-10
CHAPTER vii.
"Trail Hurleyi"

~ AYTON sat examining the bill
until Manning returned with
IN the announcement that Mr..
New-York tribune., 1913-07-13

gust Vogcl will also erect two and half
story dwellings on Indian Place, east Of
Tesla Place. Glendale. 20 cost 5000 each.
In continuing the boauuiying Of the
Sago Homes Foundation Company de-
yc'opmcut az Forest HIS the developers
Will max, Improvements 20 the stores on
station Squar, at cost OF $1,000. The
New York aud Queens Electric Light and
Power Company. which only n year ago
took possession ~ the i've story office
building az SM.Iman and Jackson ave-
uu,s. Long Island Cip, has found that
lts increasing business demanded morr
room. and an addition 20 Doe built OF brick
and to cost 5000 will be- made by the
owner W. r.. Payutcr. Upon completion
this building win be- one of the finest Of
nyc structures In the vicinity OF tho
greensboro Bridge Plaza.
D. d. Williams d Co. will erect two
story brick addition 20 their plant at 10Th
street and Vernon avenue, Long Island
City. to cost $500.
An extensive Improvement viii be made
at Kew by John r. Kendall by the cree
ton of TWO and one-half story brick
dwellings on Grccnfell avenue and by the
construction OF the same typ, OF frame
dwellings on Ousiow and pembrook
places. The brick houses are 20 cost
$500 each and the frame buildings 5000
each.
Two story brick dwellings 20 cost $50"
each will be- erected by Mrs. l.. Hanson
on the boulevard south VI orchard street.
Long Island city
New-York tribune., 1913-07-13

that he is buying In a most active and
progressive development. with location
selected by the most astutc students Of
realty in greater New YORK. Nn' have
enterprise and influence 10 carry their
undertaking 20 q successful conclusion
The company embraces Michael Cole
man the realty appraiscr for The EGHiia-
ble Life Assurance Society; John II.
Judge. O widely known Manhattan attoi-
ney and trustee iOr many estates, har-
risOn * Bird. stock Exchange member
Of the banking house Of Hartman q CO..
Adolph Hupfcl. j., president Of the Brew
ers' Association and large holder Di
Bronx realty. Charles r. BarEI'v. Of thr
Barkley estate, John j. Kuhn Of the well
known RrooNyn law firm OF Dykman.
Oeland * Kuhn. Louis B. IiasOrouch.
attorney and trustee. Frederick j. MID
dlebrOok. OF the law hrm Of Bowers
Sands, +. VI. Boyd OF the New England
Lime Company; Dr. Charles VI. Bellows,
Of Brooklyn. cx-Sherim John 5. Shea.
Frank jerks. president OF tine Norton
Point Land Company; Calvin TOmkins,
ex- Dock Commissioner, H. Q. MCNu.ty OF
the McNulty & Fitzgerald Company. and
Tunis h. Butler. contractor Of Donean
HIS.
The management of the development
has been under the supervision Of Will
lam T. Rae. the well known appraiser
and aucuonoer. whose realty operations
have covered many years In Brooklyn
and Queens and who won vide fame
with his brilliant development OF Sea
Gate. at the westerly end Of Concy Isl.
and. which has been gaining new prestige
every year.
The development OF the ground and tho
Introduction of the general improvements
are constantly going on and stll progress
ing Building Of private dwelling house"
began even before the tract could be
supplied with all city improvements.
More than nifty houses have been erected
since the opening Of the property IN the
summer Of 1910 The cost Of each dwell
ing Exceeding the cost called Tor in the
restrictions averages about $500. som"
passing the $500 mark, near tine HILLSIDE
avenue section
Close to the tract are the fine homes Of
Colonel W. \. Griffith. r.. ". Higbie and
many others Of jamaica prOudest homes.
on its eastward boundary is the large
tract known as Jamaica Estates. There.
too. hundreds OF thousands Of dollars have
New-York tribune., 1913-07-13
DUCK RAISING FOR MARKET
Experiment Being Tried at
Farm at Brightwaters.

The BriEhtwatcrs demonstration farm
OF twenty-clght acres has lately under
taken the experiment Of raising ducks
for market
Recently the incubators turned out "a
large brood, The ducklings were divided
INTO colonies oa range, all housed boo
small broOdcrs planned especially for the
experiment. The troodcrs are situated
amout Young scrub oaks. which AFFORD
ample shelter from the sun and au abuu-
dance of natural food
twenty-five large colonies OF chicks
have been established on range a. the
BngntWatcrs farm under conditions .lm-
liar 20 those under which the duck raising
experiment is being tried. and they also
arc thriving. Tho shelter OF the bush
protects the chicks from maraul.u-
hawk. and gives them shade. and tue
SANDY soil OF tho spot gives them au IDEAL
scratching ground
Mrs Theodore r. Sohcficr. "a rsW rrs.-
dent Of this colony now has thriving
chicken business Although on only au
acre plot. she has now rvc hundred chicks
iu colonies under precisely similar culul-
lions and from the sale Of eggs from a
comparatively small flock has am income
of about $40 month. The new chicks
came from eggs produced by the owner s
rock of laying hens