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Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-27

County surveyor C.. \. Perry, who is
conversant with conditions below the
line through his engineering connection
with the MeNcan company, says there
is not the slightest cause for apprc-
hensiOn from the Mexican troops. who
are doing in that country just what the
people of the valley want done, pro
tectmg the canals from any possible Iii
jury.
For several months Major Estehan
Cantu, in command Of company of
irregular cavalry, has been patrolIin-
the lower peninsula to prevent possible
invasion of Lower California by reVu-
luiinnists from the main land. hut lalr
developments in Mexico have made that
a most remote possibility, and he has
moved his troops nearer to the line
with the purpose of preventing 4 pos
Shlc invasion of MagonistaS from The
United States.
1t was the movement Of This com
F'iiN VI tdNdlIN Hltn NIlltIl tlNdktlt't
suspicion Of residents along the line
and Mr.. Perry declares that the move
ment was in no degree antagonistic 80
American interests.
Mr.. Perry says further that Ih"
forces about MrNicali are to be rein
forced hy 300 additional McNica4
troops. who are coming from En>c-
NADIA. He says hr thinks it would IT,
just a. we'll To have american troops
stationed on the line for the same Eea-
~on that the Mexican troops are there,
mol because Of any anlaguniSm on lh"
part Of Tie Mexican authorities. military
or civil. hut to prevent any possible
depreciation by Irresponsible parties.
Regarding the attitude of the Mex
iCan people and soldiers near the line.
he says The people look on the affairs in
The City Of Mexico a. uf only remote
concern to them and intend to keep
their hands out Of the affair entirely,
While the soldiers, because they ara
soldiers, naturally 5Ympathize with the
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-27
COAST CROP SITUATION Is
REVIEWED BY A DEALER

The Los Angeles Times gives the
! following on the general crop situa-
tion on the coast:
As a result of the favorable rams
a bumper hay and grain crop will
probably be produced this year, and
| allied products like butter, cheese and
eggs will he benefited. according to
| ID. p. FlUry, a leading hay merchant.
IF a rain occurs in March and an
other in April, it is likely that large:
| hay and grain crop will be produced
! in the state than for ten years" he
said. THE present rain has come at
an upportune time. 1t followed the
preceding one closely, with the result
that no need was felt in the meantime
| "Although it is practically certain
the new crop comes in. alfalfa, which
| has already declined about 50, will
probably drop that much more in a
short time and should settle down
around si5 average.
"Of course. the new alfalfa crop will
not be available from Imperial valley
until about the middle of April and that
from Perris valley, our principal source
Of supply, not until about May. The
rains will, however, cause farmers -
release their last seasons holdings,
and this will cause a falling off.
Il believe that there will he carry
ever of alfalfa, as the farmers re
tanned their holdings too long in an
ticipation Of still higher prices than
those which prevailed, and during that
period the dealers shipped in hay from
outside points.
| "AlthOugh the decline in alfalfa may
| possibly cause a little easier feeling in
the grain hay market, the latter will
not fall off probably until June, when
! the new crop comes in, and in the in
tcrim about 10000 tons will have to he
brought in from The north to supply
the demand.
prices this year seem likely to set
lie down to about the level of the
year before last. During the past sea-
son they were very high, owing prin-
cipally to the shortage Of normal
crop amounting to about $4,000 tons
in Southern California, and to about
iOO, 900 tons in the north. The normal
crops are respectively somewhere
around 500 900 and 900, 900 tons.
so large was the shortage that dur
ing the time when hay is scarce, a suffl-
cicnt supply could not be secured from
the San Joaquin valley, and we had tf
draw on regions as far north on the
coast as San Luis ObispO and HOllister
san Benito county. In doing this VIZ
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-27
kettner's Proqram

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
WASHINGTON. Feb. 21-Wilson
Democrats and Champ Clark Democrats
will all look alike to congressman elect
kettner Of San Diego and Church or
Fresno in the distribution of California
patronage. That is the authoritative
statement of both of the new mem
bers from the golden state after a
conference with Congressman Raker,
who says he holds the same view.
If we are consulted" Kettner and
Ch, fch said today, 1--WE three will pull
tGSS atner, for the sole purpose of acl-
ing as agents for the men best quail
fled to fill the positions. Fitness "a
perform the service for the public will
lie the best of all candidates for pat
ronage."
The two new men say they will con-
suit both State Chairman Davis and Ma
tional Committeeman Sanford without
involving themselves in either faction
of the party in California.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-27
vOtinQ on Strike

lBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS1
SAN FRANCISCO Feb. 21.-The de-
clsion Of 1000 electrical workers in
California Oregon, Washington. Ma
vada and Idaho. in the employ of the
Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph
Company, on the proposition to accep;
the companys compromise of 25 cents
a day increase where 80 cents was
asked, will not be announced until to-
morrow. The votes Of all members
are sent here for canvass, which is
nearing completion A strike decision
would hamper all Wire business on the
COAST
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-27
REBELS ARE BUSY

WASHINGTON. Feb. 21.-Secretary
lof War Stimson has ordered a detach-
ment of American troops to Eagle Pass.
Ten. because of threatened battle nj
Piedras Niegras. Mexico. between Huer-
Ia troops and rebels under Carranza.
dispatches from General Bliss. com
handing The Texas department. said
the battle is imminent and that 1000
refugees have crossed the border.
DOUGLAS. AriZ.. Feb. 21-The reb =
/ 81 iunta here claims that the majority
Iuf volunteers of HE Aqua Prieta gar
rison have deserted fleeing to the
hills after exchanging futile shots with
The loyaliotS. They claim the entire
garrison at Frontreras has raised the
IrrNolutionary flag.
FL PASO. Tex. Feb. 2..-Furthcr
lighting WAS reported today from the
Mexican STATES of Cnahuia. Sonora and
MnrrloS. Dispatches confirm reports
HAT Tie federal garrison Of 20 at Co
arha, chihuahua, Wrr" killed yesterday
.hy NIadcrista>.
Rebels are holding almost the cntr"
Mexican Central line.
MENlCO CITY. Feb. 21.-Torreon
ui-pajrhr, deny persistent reports that
Emilio and RouuI Madero. brothers of
Francisco. We're executed on order #
General TrcNino. representing IIucria
EAGLE PASS. Tex. Feb. 21.-Th"
stage il completely SET along The Dor
der opposite this section of Texas for
a new Mexican reV0ll-that of Gov. v.
Carranza Of the state of Coahuila He
Ia, officially proclaimed the Huerta
government spurious"
Many Mexicans are fleeing to the
American side for protection.
Col. Emilio Carranza, with 200 vol
is preparing to resist a de
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-27
UNDER THE ARcADEs

Nance 4 Fisher have received Their
\ettleton low shoes for spring.
Sam. w. Dunaway has received a
shipment Of the Harmony line Of soaps
made for The Rexall stores in France.
This soap is 50 highly perfumed that
it may be used for the same purposes
as Sachet powder.
Hamilton Brothers report a big de-
mand for Teddy Bear sardines.
B. SalOmon & Co. have received an
other shipment Of spring shoes for men
and women.
The Valley Shoe Store has received
three letters of inquiry about the val
ley from parties in the East as result
Of the article run recently in boot
and shoe publication and repubished
in the Press
J. C.. Stuart of the Ross & Stuart
Grucery spent the day in lIOltville.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-27
For One RattIeshIp

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-After four
days Of debate, accompanied at times
by scenes Of disorder seldom witnessed
at the capitol, the house last night
passed the naval appropriation bill car
rying approximately SI3S, 100000 and
authorizing the construction Of one bat
tlcship, six destroyers and four sub
marines. The amendment provides one
bat'leship instead Of two as recon-
mended by the committee. It was car
ried by vote Of ia to 1856. The
hattleship must be constructed at the
government navy yard.
big navy" men, headed by Hobson
Of Alabama, had been confident that
the .two-battleship program would pre-
vail.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-27
MANY TEAMS TO BE BUSY
ON STREETS IN NEAR FUTURE
Large Force Will Be Required to Haul
Earth Preparatory to Laying the
Pavement Under Contract Let

In a very few days the streets Of FL
Centre will present view even more
lively than at present, for about sixty
teams will be hired to haul earth from
the streets preparatory to the laying
of the bitulithic pavement, for which
contract was let Tuesday evening. II
will be necessary TO have this large
force Of teams, for there will be a
great deal Of this class OF work, and
haul will be a long one to spot
where a dumping ground can be found
This work will place a large sum
of money in quick circulation, and un-
doubtedly this will still further slim
u'ate trade, which has been most sat
isfactory this season.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-27
TRANSFERS OF VALLEY REALTY
tCompiled by the Peoples Abstrac;
and Trust Company
Deeds

James NJ. Britain to Sarah Britain,
W z Of 12 Of w 1a of tract ll2,
t5-li.
Seeley Town Site Co. to Joseph
Groll. tract I in Seeley Acres, sub
ject to right Of way along E side Is
feet wide.
Sidney and Bertha L. Cain to Walter
H. Sprague, lot ?, block 35a Park Add.
to Ell Centro.
Andrew L. and Lulu NJ. Hill to Fred
A. Bacon, ; 80 acres of tract 153.
1i-l5. ii-lG and 1915, as follows
Beginning at SW' corner Of that part Of
tract SO i'll 1915 and extending y 10
chains. thence y 40 chains to point in
w line Of said tract in l4-15; thence
+ 20 chains, thence : 40 chains, thence
W to beginning, 8 acres, being w Il
OF SW "A of sec. ,, 1918, and -
share, Imperial Water Go. No. ).
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-27

VILLA FARM COMPANY WILL
OPEN LARGE NEW TRACT

nance The building of homes on the
tract, and the land will be subdivided
into parcels ranging from town lots
upward and Will be sold at moderate
prices. Building restrictions will be in
the title, which will protect the prop
erty from shacks and tent houses. and
arrangements have been made for city
W ater service, gas and electricity, 50
the buyers will have all the latest con-
veniences and comforts of life at their
command.
The greatest growth of the city Of
late has been toward the north, west
and south, and this is the first big
movement to the eastward, opening
out where there is large body of land
within easy access to the town.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-27
MUCH INTEREST TAKEN IN
COMING DISTRICT MEETING

II seems evident that the meeting OF
the directors OF the irrigation district
on the 1th Of March will be Of more
than usual interest At that time the
newly elected directors will take their
seats. and il is expected that there
will he many citizens present to urge
looking to the condemnation of The
property Of the California Development
Company in the United States, or in
occupy The field for which it was or
ganiZed
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-27
Money for Harbor
[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS

BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-San Di-
ego'S proposed harbor Improvement, to
cost s3sS,631 under the estimate of
the board of engineers of rivers and
harbors. is being tenderly nursed along
by Senator Works and Congressman
elect kettner Of California, in the hope
that it may not be pruned out of the
appropriation bill in conference next
week. Kettner is working night and
lay 10 gel sufficient votes in the house
to retain it as il was written in by
The senate committee. Since the house
leaders have given out word that the
appropriations must be reduced, the
chances are against San Diego for this
year.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-27
TURKEY Is AGAIN SUING
TO ALLIES TO END THE WAR

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSl
LONDON, Feb. 21-COnstantinOplc
and Sofia dispatches confirm the report
That Turkey has signifled a willingness
to surrender Adrianople to the Balkan
allies and stands ready to negotiate
peace on that basis. The porte has al
ready solicited the good offices of Rus
sia, according to a St. Petersburg dis
patch. The Russian government has
transmitted the Turkish proposal TO
Bulgaria. The Bulgarian council me-!
today to consider it.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-27

One of the most important steps III
the growth of the city has just been
taken in the organization Of the Villa
Farm Investment Company, to place on
the market tract of 1870 acres north
of the cotton mill and east of the
railroad. on land originally held by Dr..
Blackinton.
A number of the leading citizens of
Ell Centre have entered the company,
which will start with large financial
prestige The officers Of the company
are G.. E. Sprousc, president; G. 5.
Helms, vice-president; r. B. Moore,
secretary, and F. B. Fuller, treasurer.
Arrangements have been made with
the Redlands Investment Company, of
which w. r. Bill is president, to fl
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-27

tachnent Of federalS supporting Huer-
la, said to be south of Piedras Negras.
Colonel CarranZa captured 25 federals
several miles below the city. He has
sent detachment to Las Vacas, the
Mexican town opposite Del Rio, Tex.
United States troops are preparing
to protect Americans on the border
in ease this latest revolt imperls them.
Captain Bigler is here in charge Of a
squad of 80 federal cavalrymen and a
full troop of United States cavalry from
Fort Clark is due here.
Governor Carranza is reported to be
in the vicinity Of Monclova, Mexico. He
wired President Taft and President
elect Wilson the following:
THE Mexican nation condemns the
Nillainous coup detat which has de
prived her of her constitutional rulers.
who were cowardly assassinated, but Is
aware that her institutions are alive and
is disposed to sustain them. ] am Ger
tain that both the government of youc
cXcellcncy. as well as that Of your sue
ccssor, will not accept the spurious
government which Huerta is attempt
ing to establish upon crime and treason
but will proceed with circumspectiOn
toward the social and political interests
of our country
MENlCO CITY, Feb. 21.--No anxiety
lS felt in government CIRCLES as to The
attitude of the states of Tabasco, Cam
peche and lucatan, which have not yet
formally signiiled their adherence to the
government. 1t is thought those states
will fall into line. 4 telegram of con-
graduation has reached Huerta from
Inc governor of Tobasco.
IapatistaS now occupy several towns
III the state of Morelos. The most i'm
purtant of these is Iautcpec. southeast
of The federal capital. Many depreda-
tions have been committed and addl-
tional troops We're dispatched against
them.
Eufcmio, a brother IF Emiliano "a
Pata has proclaimed himself governor
If MorcloS.
The state of Aguas Calientes admit
ledly is in revolt, with the rebels led
hy the Governor, Alberto Fu6ntes.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-27
Marshall Visits Wilson

Ib1 UNITED PKESS ASSOC1ATIONS1
TRENTON, Feb. 21.-Vice Pres!-
dent-elect Marshall arrived at noon and
spent several hours in a heart-to-hear
talk with Governor Wilson. supposedly
en- The cabinet makeup.
Discussing his rejection Of an invi-
tatlon TO membership in the exclusive
Chevy Chase Club, Wilson declared,
"The declination was in reply to an
offer of honorary membership. d.
not expect to have time to play golf.
but if do | prefer to join a club
as regular member and pay dues
like others
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-27
Morgan Makes Statement
IBY UNITED PRESS AssocIATIoN

TbI UNI TED PKESo ASSOCIATIONSI
WASHINGTON. Feb. 27.-J. p. Nor
gan & Go. today filed a statement with
The house money trust investigating
committee, defending their methods Of
handling money. 1t declared the coun-
try's money ills are the outcome of a
clumsy, worn out banking system" II
declared the committee is spending time
trying to piece out a money theory thai
is impossible Of demonstration.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-27
GREAT PROFIT IS FOUND
IN EARLY ASPARAGUS

this IS proving one Of the best years
in the history Of The industry
AS yet all shipments are by express
in single crates, but it will not be many
days before carload shipments will be-
gin to go forward, and this year it is
expected the output Of the valley will
show a large increase over previous
years, both because OF increased acre
age and the increased age Of the plants.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-27
Pass Public Buildings Bill

by UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-Only &c
senators We're present when the sen
ate convened at 10 today after adj
journment at $50 this morning, after
passing the public buildings bill. Fill
clustering delayed the vote until after
8. The California appropriations aggrc-
gate 4 million and Il quarter
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-27

Most encouraging reports are COM
ing from the asparagus shipments,
which began leaving the valley about
two weeks ago. Eastern markets are
reporting sales at 81 a pound while
Los Angeles is paying as high as 80
cents pound.
There are about a dozen men in the
valley who are making shipments, and
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-27
DISCUSSING LEGISLATION
IBY UNITED PRESS AssOCIATIO

Los ANGELES, Feb. 27.-The
southern California Legislators today
opened a twO-day hearing INTO the
ton proposed at the recent session.
The proponents and adherenis of vari-
ous measures prepared will present
arguments meeting the protestants
against extension of the eight hour law
to the fruit packing industry, at present
headed by Earl McStay.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-27
Portable Houses

The Pacific Portable Construction
Company Of Los Angeles, who have
been shipping ready made houses to
several Of our citizens, have one of
their representatives. Mr.. A. d. Brown,
looking after their interests in the val
ley. He is stopping at the Hotel Oregon
for few days and will be pleased to
meet any one interested in these prac-
tical and up-to-date buildings
liSement. X254
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-27
Mexican Finances

MENICO CITY, Feb. 21.-Two hun
dred million pesos is the amount that
the minister OF finance will probably
ask congress to authorize the govern
ment to raise by means Of bonds for
pacitcatiOn and rehabilitation Of Mex
leo. II is expected that part will be
used in payment Of indemnities.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-27
Final Certificate

United states to the heirs OF Laura
b. Miller, deceased. SW u Of NE Il
and W 12 Of Sc a of sec 2, 1913,
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-27
Seed Potatoes at a BARGAIN

Julian's Cash Grocery will sell while
they last Early Rose seed potatoes fol
$3.50 per hundred. 2 doors east o
DostUfflce.- e.-AdvertiSement 254
Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-27
TROOPS NEAR MEXCAL| ARE
NOT MENACE TO CANALS

military element which now controls
Mexico.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-03-26
CUPID CAPTURES
POLICE STATION
Hospital Ward Becomes Bridal
Chamber for Couple Seeking
Employment.

Dan Cupid besieged, captured and oc-
cupied the city jail last night. With
the magic OF his power he converted the
bastile into palace of love.
Acknowledging themselves to be with
out possession of any kind in the world.
except a marriage certificate and the
smiling approval OF the little god who
had instigated the launching of their
matrimonial bark, Joseph Ball, % years
OF age, and his bride. Ella Ball APP
peared at police headquarters last night
and asked for lodgings.
The young couple explained to Captain
j. j Roberts that they were recently
married in Provo, and had come here in
the hope that the groom could find work.
A week Of unsuccessful hunting for en-
ployment found them without funds, but
rich in courage and happiness. for the
young husband is able and willing, and
he has the faith OF his wife to support
him, But they must stay somewhere.
and love found a way
Captain Roberts looked at the maria sc
certificate. Then he called Matron Iillah
Clifford into consultation, and shortly the
hospital ward was converted into bridal
chamber. This morning Ball will renew
his search for employment, and who
knows what the scheming little Eros
may conjur for the good fortune OF the
trusting pair before the day is gone.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-03-26
FARM EXPERTS
ARE APPROVED
Governor Signs Bill Providing
for Demonstrators in Coun-
ties Of Utah.

The governor yesterday approved the
bill providing for tho placing OF farm and
home demonstrators In every county OF
the state. The bill was introduced by
Representative Enos Bennion and was
passed without opposition. 1t provides
funds for the purposes OF the act on a
graduated scale. For the year 1913 there
Is appropriated $4,000; for 1914. $500.
Thereafter. according to a declaration Of
propriation Is 10 increase at rate Of
$2500 each year until the total shall
have reached S25, 900 a year
The agricultural college trustees, under
the terms OF the act, are to place in the
various counties Of Utah experts to teach
the farmers modern methods of soil cul-
ture and seed selection. also TO instruct
them In approved methods of dairying and
In that which relates to making farm
life and the rural home attractive, The
experts are to make house to house and
as they pass through the districts as
signed to them. They Will also address
meetings and give practical demonstra-
tions IN the various branches OF agri
culture
The plan is In operation In several
states. In Iowa 1t has met with aston
ishlng success. In that state the experts
arc called county leaders" In the corn
crop OF that state alone, il Is said. "coun-
ty leaders" have been responsible for
an increase In value OF 10 per cent, run
ey values.
The agricultural college In this work
will cooperate with the government. The
act provides that especial attention must
be given to those counties sparsey set
tied or at some distance from railroads.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-03-26
]. R. TNELVES DIES
At HIS PROVO HOME
Pioneer Utahn Was Success
full Business Man and Held
Several Public Offices.
Special TO The Tribune.

Special to The Tribune.
PROVO. March 25.--John Robert
Twelves, for many years a prominent
citizen OF Provo and widely known
throughout the state. died at his home
here today of Brights disease. Mr.
Twelves was one of Provo's pioneers
having come here from Gosberton, Rise
gate, Lincolnshire England where he
was born on November s. 1914 He came
to the United States with his parents
the late Mr., and Mrs, Charles Tweves
and crossed the plains with them In the
handcart company headed by Captain
Jesse B. Martin In 1856,
He came to Provo. Later he made
three trips TO the Missouri river to bring
took part in the Sanpete Indian war.
Despite the limited educational advan-
tages Mr.. Twelves acquired much
knowledge by dilieent study and soon be-
He entered the employ OF the Provo
Cooperative institution as bool<keeper
and later was made secretary -treasurer OF
the wooden mills. He left there to be-
Commercial & Savings bank. Later he
became secretary of the Grand Central
Mining company, which position he held
until his retirement from business about
two years ago.
At various times Mr.. Twelves held the
positions OF county recorder and treas
urer and also the Same Offices under the
city government, He was great lover
Of music. possessed an excellent tenor
voice and was a member OF the local tab
ernacle choir for years. In 1873 and 1879
he filed n two-ycar mission for the Nor
mon church IN England.
In 1865 Mr.. Twelves was married to
Eliza Luella Daniels. Besides the widow
the following children survive him;
John William Twelves. Provo: Mrs. Ma
bel Knowlden, Provo: James Albert
TweIves, Provo; Murray TweIves. Salt
Lake; Mrs, Fawn Winter. ogden, and
Jean TweIves, Provo A brother, Orson,
OF this city: two sisters. Miss Elizabeth
Twelves and Mrs Emma Foote both of
Provo, and q number OF grandchildren,
also survive.
Funeral arrangements will be an
nounced later,