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Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-24
Remembered the Poor
(By United Press Association.


Washington, Dec. 24-Several hun
dred homes of poor families will have
Christmas cheer tomorrow, because
President and Mrs. Wilson rememb-
cred them with gifts. Two white
house automobiles started on a
Christmas mission at noon today
The gifts are of all sorts, clothing,
dolls, toys and provisions, selected by
Mrs. Wilson and her daughters after
a careful investigation of all pleas
sent to the white house.. No genuine
pleas were disregarded. Scores of
children who were accustomed to run
out and wave at the president along
the route he usually drove to his golf
club were remembered with small
gifts from the president.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-24
MURDER CHARGED AGAINST
ROSTICK, ALLEGED ROBBER
(By United Press Associations)

CBy United Press Associations)
San Francisco, Dec. PA formal
charge of murder was lodged against
John Bostick, Southern Pacific sus-
pect, charged with killing Travelling
Passenger Agent Montague when a
train was held up at Monte. All ali
bies offered by the prisoner were shat
tered today by Sheriff Hammel of
Los Angeles, who is here and is con-
vinced that Bostick is the man wanted.
He will start home with his prisoner
tomorrow. Bostick gives his age as
%, and his home as in Iowa. A diam
ond recovered from pawnshop on a
ticket he held was identified by Mrs.
Arthur Colen as a stone the bandit
has stolen from her on the train.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-24
Other Corporations in Line

Washington, Dec. 24.-PreSident
Wilson let it be known that some other
corporations besides the American
Telephone and Telegraph Company
had shown a disposition to take the
initiative in reorganizations to con-
form with the Sherman antitrust law
The president did not specify what
corporations he referred to, though
in informal discussion of the situation
with callers he spoke of having some
thing in mind. He reiterated that
there seemed to be a very general dis
position to inquire what the law was,
to know what would be expected of
"big business" They expressed de-
sire to comply with the spirit of the
law.
Mr. Wilson said it would be the pol
icy of his administration to cooperate
in every way it legitimately could to
bring about satisfactory understand
ing Of the law by the business men
of the country and that the executive
departments did not want to raise bar
riers against those who wanted tc
obey the law.
The president indicated in his dis
CuSSIoH IHdC lie Hopeu Ine government
had shown by example in the Ameri-
can Telephone and Telegraph settle
ment what might be expected as to
the future course Of his administra-
ton. He has been comforting with
congressional leaders on the antitrust
subject and will read special mes
sage to congress after he returns from
his vacation, in which he will point
to the necessity Of rigid enforcement
Of the Sherman law and will endeavor
to make clear the Interpretation of
that statute, which the department of
justice will follow.
When the president signs the cur
rency bill he probably will accompany
his signature with some sort of a
statement on the trust question.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-24
StefansOn Believed Safe
(By United Press Associations.

Vby UHIttu ITtSS zfSSOCIdtIOISI
Ottawa, Dec. 24-Official anxiety
for the Stefanson expedition was re-
lieved through message to Deputy
Naval Minister Desharts from DR..
Anderson, chief anthropologist of the
expedition. The only uncertainty
seems to be the location and condition
of the whaler Karluk, the flagship.
Anderson reported the other two YES
sells, the Alaska and Mary Sachs, with
crews and the expeditions scientists,
safe in winter quarters at Collinson
Point, fifty miles from Flaxman is
land. Neither vessel was damaged
He said the Karluk was last seen in
an icepack near Point Barrow, August
49,
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-24
Snow in California

Redding, Cal, Dec. 24-AIl Cali
fornia north of Tehama county was
swept by a terrific snow storm last
night, which continued today. The
fall here was six inches before day
break. There was heavy damage to
telephone and telegraph wires and
power lines. Redding is without lights
for Christmas. The same is the sit
uation at Keswick, Kenett, Anderson
and Coram. Power company officials
say many days will be necessary to
make repairs. So far as known there
were no fatalities, although the stock
loss is heavy in some sections.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-24
Menelik is Really Dead

Adds Abeba (Abyssinia) Dec. "a
1t was officially announced here that
the Emperor Menelik is dead.
Emperor Menelik II had been re-
ported dead on many occasions, but
this is the first time an official an
nouncement has been published.
Emperor Menelik was born at
Anokobar on July IL, 1914. He was a
son of Haelie Melicoth, king of Shoa,
and was reputed direct descendant
of the Queen of Sheba and King Solo
mon.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-24
Gave Up Own Brother

(By United Press AssocIations)
London, Dec. PA man giving the
name of Richard Bird was sentenced
at East Ham police court to months
hard labor for stealing coat from
outside tailor's shop. He was con-
victed on the testimony of Policeman
Hank, who witnessed the theft. Clos
ing. his evidence, apparently as an aft
erthought, the officer remarked, II
should like to add, sir. that the pris-
oner's right name is Hank. He is my
own brother"
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-24
(By United Press Associations)
Christmas at Patton

San Bernardino, Dec. 24-Cooks at
Patton hospital are working already
on the Christmas dinner for the in
mates. The following supplies were
delivered today: 1900 pounds Of chick
en-, 800 pounds cauliflower, 1000
pounds of potatoes, 100 gallons of
olives, 500 pounds Of bread, 500 cocoa
nut cakes, 100 pounds of coffee, 200
gallons of milk, $50 pounds of butter,
1900 pounds each of candy, peanuts,
apples and oranges, eight barrels of
popcorn and 1000 cigars. The dinner
will be shared by 1000 patients and
will be followed by Christmas tree.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-24
SUPPOSED TRAIN ROBBER
is EXPECTED TO CONFESS
(By United Press Associations

San Francisco, Dec. 24-John Bos-
tick, under arrest here on suspicion
of being the bandit who help up a
Southern Pacific train near Los An
geles, shooting and killing Travelling
Passenger Agent Horace Montague,
continued to maintain his innocence c
today, although the police are momen-
tarily expecting him to confess. De-
tectives are investigating his stories
of places he has worked recently. 9th
ers are trying to redeem the articles
for which he held pawn tickets when
arrested.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-24
Uncle Sam as Santa Claus

Washington, Dec. 24.-Uncle Sam,
it was announced here today, will play
Santa Claus during the year 1915 to
hundreds of crippled soldiers and sail
ors of the United States army and
navy, if he can secure an appropria-
tion of $275,000 from congress. This
large amount will be spent for wood
en- legs, artificial arms, glass eyes
false teeth and similar articles. The
wear 1915 is the specified time for the
renewal of this equipment"
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-24
(By United Press Associations)

(By United Press Associations)
Mexico City, Dec. 24-Although
usually night hawk, Huerta an
nounced today that he will spend
Christmas with his family. Huerta
was in grim humor last night at a
holiday banquet at Chapultepec Cas-
tie. Addressing the company, he said:
81 am doing the best l can for the
country, but must complain that you
upper class Mexicans will not fight.
No man is any good who refuses to
fight for the fatherland, his home and
his family. There are 800 soldiers
outside the palace now. Why don't
you joint them?"
He grinned as the banquetters
stared, evidently in fear the dictator
would impress them.
"Don't worry gentlemen" Huerta
said, 1--WE must have our little Christ
mas jokes"
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-24
Shot Mad Man

IBy United Press AssoclatiOns)
Syracuse, N. r., Dec. 24--Defend-
ing his father and mother from mad
man, Bert Webster, aged "a, shot and
instantly killed Frank Kenyon, tele-
graph operator at Amboy. near here.
Armed with revolver, Kenyon kept
the couple and their children impris-
oned in room till midnight. Bert es-
capped, obtained shotgun, returned
and killed Kenyon.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-24
Rain SpOils Celebration

San Francisco. Dec. 24-Rain
threatens to prevent San Francisco's
annual Christmas eve open-air cele-
bration tonight at Lotta's fountain.
A special chorus of 500 voices were
scheduled to sing, also Reva Vivienne
and other opera stars.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-24
Cry From the Arctic

(By Unlteu f'reSS ASsocIdtionsI
London, Dec. 24-The first wireless
call for help from the Arctic Circle
was received today from the steamer
Sagenvald Jari, Norwegian vessel,
which is on Lafoden Island, 600 miles
north of Bergen. The stations here
got faint call, one then signaling,
"Gergen working S. O. S., wait and
listen" All stations remained quiet
and S. o. S. was family received. No
definite news has yet been received.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-24
Seven Days Left
At the Old Rate

Seven days, only one week, are left
in which to subscribe for the Press
at the old rate of 81 year in the
county and So outside the county.
After midnight December 81 the rate
will be So year for everybody. Until
that date all are entitled to pay for
one year only at the old rate.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-24
Battle With Outlaws
(By United Press Association

(By Unlteu PreSs ASSoclatlOnsJ
Pineville, KY, Dec. 24-Two men are
reported killed today in battle with
outlaws by officers at Four Mile
Creek, an isolated section. The de-
tails are meager, but it is said the
battle is still on.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-24

Hermosillo, Sonora, Mex, Dec "a
An American cruiser is lying off
San Bias, Topic, according to informa-
ton received at constitutional head
quarters. Culiacan, the state capital,
and San Bias are held by insurgent
forces, although the state capital re-
mains in the hands of the Huerta
government.
While it was not made clear what
reason the American ship had for
being in the neighborhood, it was be-
lieved that the purpose was to con-
fer with Felipe Rieros, constitution
alist governor of Sinaloa, regarding
the reported Imprisonment of w. S.
Windham and J. M. Dunn. Ameri-
cans. Since the announcement from
Washington that cruiser had been
sent to investigate, the two men have
been located, it is said, and the story
of their Imprisonment by insurgent
officials repudiated.
Emphatic denial was made in all
quarters here of the report from
Mexico City that the insurgents had
been defeated at Mazatlan and
Topic. 1t was pointed out that the
capital had absolutely no communi-
cation with these west coast points.
1t was denied that any fighting had
occurred within the last fortnight
Railroads and telegraph are de-
clared to be operating within ten
miles of Mazatlan and equally as
close to Topic City. 1t was reported
that a federal gunboat lying off
Mazatlan frequently had shelled
without result passenger and troop
trains moving up and down the
coast.
Nothing has been heard from
Guaymas since the recent desertion
and reported disarmament of a part
of the federal garrison. Insurgent
officials here consider that Gen.
eral Ojeda cannot hold out many more
days, in view of the threatened de-
moralization of his troops. Some
admiration has been expressed for
his tenacity.
The insurgents will not attempt
another attack on the gulf-port city
as long as the federal gunboats are
in position to shell the town and
menace the lives of non-combatants,
it is stated.
Communications by rail and wire
have been practically restored
throughout northwestern Mexico, ac-
cording to an announcement made
by Ignacio Bonillas, Secretary of
Communication in General Carran-
za's provisional cabinet.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-24
Lost Second Leg

(By United Press Associations
Los Angeles, Dec. 24-Joseph j,
Broskey, aged 30, who had but one leg,
fell under train today and lost the
other. He will live.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-24

Referring to the point established
by the court, that the commission had
been given by the legislature the pow.
er of eminent domain, the statement
says the commission had not hitherto
claimed that power.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-24
Washington Quiet
Deserted Village

Washington, Dec. 24-The capital
is like deserted village today. The
currency bill disposed of, practically
all congressman departed by the first
train. The president and his family
boarded special train en- route to
pass Christmas in Massachusetts,
Only handful of congressman re-
mained. Practically all departments
are closed, the employees and clerks
being at home preparing for Christ
mas.
(By United Press Associations)
On Board the Presidents Special
Train, Charlotte, N. c., Dec. 24-The
president enjoyed complete rest to-
day. Secluded in his private car, he
slept late and denied himself to all
visitors at the stops. He admitted
that he is completely tired out but
said he is happy. Dozens Of messages
from all sections of the country show
cred on him, congratulating him on
the passage of the currency bill. Many
were from job hunters seeking mem :
bership in the federal reserve board.
He expects to compose the board be-
fore returning. Senator Weeks, Re-
publican, of Massachusetts, will be the
first man rendered an appointment.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-24
Rain for Christmas

(By United Press AssOcfat1Ons1
Los Angeles, Dec. 24-The local
wether prediction is: Rain tonight
and Thursday, light southerly winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-24

(By United Press Associations)
Juarez, Dec. 24-Reports here to-
day indicate that the federal flying
squadron. which penetrated the rebel
territory destroying bridges, rail-
roads, telegraph lines and Villas
communication between Chihuahua
City and Juarez, has been cut off.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-04-02

ITS A WAY THEY HAVE
The colonel demonstrated with his !
subaltern time after time, but all in
vain. The latter, in fact, was a born,
incurable gambler.
One day, however, just about the
time when he was transferred from
one regiment to another, his old col
onel happened to meet the new one,
and gave the latter a word of warn
ing.
The second colonel, therefore, was
put on his guard; and resolved, by
way of teaching him lesson, to take
rise out of his new subordinate.
Only two days after he had joined
the regiment, the young officer &C
cused his new colonel from suffering
from corns.
.sMy dear young fellow, I've never
had a corn in my life" came the re-
ply.
'.T'l bet you five dollars you've got
three on each foot now" replied the
subaltern.
'Done!" said the colonel, Then,
as the only way of settling the dis
pute, he took off his boots and sub
mitted his feet to examination. No
corns could be found and the colonel
pocketed his ''fiver" cheerfully.
Hence, when the two colonies met
again a few days later, he told the
Young officers old commander all
about what had happened.
Good heavens" exclaimed that
valiant warrior. "And he bet the
twenty dollars that he'd have your
feet bare before he had been in your
regiment week"
-O-O-
He saw her sitting in the dark
corner. and knew that his chance had
come. Noiselessly he stole up be-
hind her, and almost before she was
,,,oro IF hie y,resance he had kissed
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-04-02

: PATIENCE GIVES OUT
Scene: A Police Court. So
hcitor-Do you know the
prisoner well?
Witness--Never knew him
i'll, sir.
S-But did you ever see
the prisoner at the bar?
W-Yes, sir; and took a
glass with him once or twice.
S-Then how long have
YOU known this man?
W-From 2 #. up to 5 #.
10 in.
S (petulantly) = Stand
down! -,t
Z w (cheerfully)-Can't. I
can only stand up-or sit
down!
y 1890
Grace (whispering)-What
lovely shoes your partners
got Mary! Mary (ditto)-
Yes. Unfortunately he shines
at the wrong end
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-04-02

He saw her sitting in the dark
corner. and knew that his chance had
come. Noiselessly he stole up be-
hind her, and almost before she was
aware of his presence he had kissed
her. "How dare you!" she shrieked,
delighted. "You saucy boy, you"
pardon me-" he bluffed, readily,
stepping out into the light, II thought
YOU were my sister" "You silly
IDIOT" she snapped, stepping into the
light beside him, Lam"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-09-02
LABOR DAY WAS QUIET,

Labor Day in Salt Lake yesterday
was celebrated by resting, rather than
by demonstration. There were outings
and pleasant exercises, but nothing Of
general character by way Of cele"
bration. Tho day was fine, not too
warm. The rain OF the night before
had cleared the atmosphere and modi-
fled the heat. There were rains in the
hills at various points through the day,
but the valley was dry and pleasant.
The day was advantageously used,
and every one will be refreshed by the
quiet rest, especially after the noisy
demonstrations Of the Wizard carnival.
The fitness of this rest is recognized
by all, and it is certain that tho day
could not have been more appropriate
ly employed than in indulging in that
rest; and the quiet was grateful sue
cession Of the noisy demonstrations of
the latter part of the week before.
We are sure that every one will feel
the better by reason Of the quiet day,
and will begin work this morning in
better spirits and with more willing
mind and body, than if the day had
been spent in laborious exercises, and
the carrying out of a stated programme.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-09-02

long, and he was brought again before
the court on new charges of running
the streets and stealing small articles,
Thereupon he was sentenced to the In
dustrial Reform School, since he had
been already pnt on probation which
had failed to reform him, and since his
father admitted he could not do any.
thing with the boy Miss Lathrop re-
ports, further, that the actual facts
seem to be that the boy was unruly
and was committed to the reform
school during his minority. "iust as
the courts in other States send chill
dren TO reform schools ue was not
sentenced for eleven years, since he is
attaining his majority, and probably
the Wisconsin infants case is the same
as to this parolng. Further, the
Fulton Industrial Reform School is not
penal institution, but it is an indus
trial school where the boy will attend
farm the other half. Miss Lathrop
visited the school, met the teacher that
was attending the boy, and she found
that he was receiving proper care. Her
report, therefore, was that there was
no cause for further sensation to be
made out Of the case. and that the boy
is altogether better off under his pres
ent restraint than he was when run
ming at large, uncontrolled and rap
idly acquiring habits Of vice and
crime.
And yet. it Is pitiful to know of lit
tie children being so dealt with by the
courts. Surely there is something
wrong in our civilzation-or lack Of
it-when such shocking cases come up
to harrow tho heart
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-09-02
INFANT CRIMINALS.

OCCASIONALLY we get word Of the
dcpredatlons of infants that would
seem incredible. if they were not so
fully attestcd. Criminality has invad-
ed the cradle, according to reports re-
ceivcd from time to time. A recent
case at Racine, Wisconsin. is perhaps
the most Incredible of any recently re-
ported. y child Of six wears in that
place has been sent to the State Re-
iormatory, there TO remain until he
shall have reached the age of twenty
one wears: that is. this child has been
sentenced to fifteen years in the State
Reformatory of Wisconsin. 1t is ex
planned that this infant is incorripiblv
criminal; that be has threatened to
shoot up the town Of Racine. and has
committed so many dcprcdations that
be has tcrrorized the popuace, and his
misdemeanors have been so fragrant
that the authorities have felt bound
10 put him out of commission so that
he can sin no more. 1t is stated that
II was only after this infant had been
repeatedly brought before the police
court charged with burglary, highway
robbery, and flashing a loaded revolver.
and had threatened 10 use knife on
his companions. that the court decided
to put stop once for all to that bud
ding criminal career: and so, on the
showing of higl wav robbery and bur.
eIary, the court imposed upon that in.
fant the drastic sentence reported. An
amazing thing altogether, hard to be-
hevc even when officially attes5 ID. II
reads far more like Joke. and rath-
ar bad one at that.
Not long ago a case was reported
from Georgia. Of somewhat similar
tenor. although the offender in the
Georgia case was much older. This
Georgia boy was ten years old The
conviction upon which he was SEN
fenced 10 eleven years detention at
the Fulton Industrial Reform School
was for stealing a bottle of cordial
from n soda-water fountain. a great
sensation was made OF the fact that a
little boy was sentenced to eleven
years confinement for fve-eent
theft. Miss Julia G. Lathrop, Chief of
the L. s. Children g Bureau. being
startled by the case. made personal
investigation Of il, She reports that
the boy was incorrigible generally, that
he WAS running the streets. idIing and
stealing small edibes from various
stores and wagons, and hopping On and
OIL moving trains. On his first appear
ance in court he was put on probation
and for awhile behaved himself. but
I/scbief broke loose in him before
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-09-02
"OPERA IN ENGLISH -

There is from time TO time gooc
deal of agitation over and demand fol
what is called "opera in English. ,
But what is to be gained by opera il
Epghsh7 Who can understand The
words as sung, from the enunciatior
aud the tones, or comprehend in what
language they are sung7 1t is otter
impossible even in the singing of ordi
nary ballads and songs to follow the
sense Of the song, even when sung in
English; and it is much more difficult
TO do this in opera.
People go TO the opera, as a rule, not
for the words, but for the music, and
it makes little difference TO the hearer
in what language that music is sung.
There is an old story that in Clara
Louise Kellogg's company. when that
company was touring the country and
singing in "Martba," " Miss Kellogg
sang In English, Brignoli in Italian, a
German woman in German. and a
Frenchman in French. It is a tradition
of the stage that the audience never
noticed this confusion Of tongues, since
the tones All blended beautifully. and
only those who had notice beforehand
or had 10 do with the production of the
opera itself, knew that these four diff.
ferent tongues were being sung TO the
same music at the same time II NAV
be said, incidentally. that the proba
bility is that neither the English part
of the audience understood Miss Kcl.
logg's English nor the italian part
what Brignoli was singing in Italian.
the German what German woman was
singing in German, nor the French what
Frencbman was singing in French.
None OF. them really sang the words.
they sang the notes; and so il is univer-
sally.
What possible difference can il make
TO any one whether opera is sung in
English, in Italian, in German. in Span.
ish. or in French7 The words are not
clearly said anyway, and there is no
point 10 be made, so far as understand
ing the language is concerned, in insist
ing upon one language in preference to
another in opera singing