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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06
GOLDEN RULE" CHIEF OUT.
Mayor of Cleveland Removes Fred
kohler-Charqes Are Filed Later.

Mayor OF CTeVeTanC Removes Fred
kohler-Charges Are Filed Later.
Cleveland, O., Feb. 27-At his own
request to save the mayor embarrass-
ment, Cleveland's Golden Rule" chief
Of police, Fred Koehler, was suspend
ed by Mayor Newton D. Baker 1t is
understood that he was first given an
charges attacking Koehler's conduct
was fled with the civil service com
mission.
The specific charges are that he was
guilty of conduct unbecoming an Off
Ger and subversive of the good order
and discipline of the department and
of gross immortality
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06
Unidentified Man Suicides

New York, March IAN unidenti-
fed man committed suicide by hang
ing himself from a tree overhanging
the Bronx river, in Bronx park, Thurs
day. When a policeman cut the rope
the body fell into the river.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06
Flies Paris to London in sos

London, England, Feb. PA new
and notable record of three hours and
FIVE minutes for flight from Paris to
London was made by Marcel G. Brin-
dejonc des Mo1linais. French aviator.
Tuesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06
Accuit John Beal Snsed

Vernon, Tex, Feb. 27.--John Real
Sneed, wealthy Texas ranch owner,
was declared not guilty Tuesday OF
the murder of Al BoyCe, Jr., at ANA
rillo, Tex, last September. Sneed shot
Boyce OF street
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06
Kills Wife and Shoots Self

Cheyenne, Wyo., March 1-Crazed
by liquor, John Hazen, a hotel man at
Black Buttes, Wyo., asked his wife il
she were afraid to die and, receiving a
negative answer, shot her dead and
then killed self Thursday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06
4Oh-h, what it doesn't do"
Why, the Mean ThingI

There's a sad case" said Mrs.
Jones, as she laid the paper on her
knees and wiped her spectacles. "A
bride struck dumb after leaving the
altar, and by last accounts she hadn'
recovered her speech"
Its the way of the world. my
dear" said old Mr.. Jones, with sigh.
It's the way of the world. Some men
have all the luck"-P I. p.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06
She Married Him,

IN a WolI-KnOWn cOlOred ScnOOi III
the south the lesson in general his
tory one day was on the life of Queen
Elizabeth.
Thomas. did Queen Elizabeth ever
marry?" asked the teacher.
yes, ma am, [ thing she did" re-
piled Thomas.
Are you quite sure?"
Yes, ma am, the book says she did.
''It does? VIII you please find it?''
Whereupon Thomas opened to the
lesson and to the great amusement of
the teacher read the statement that
Queen Elizabeth was married to her
realm"
There said he, triumphantly,
doesn't it say she was married? :
don't exactly know who the gentleman
was, but it certainly says she married
him
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06
ArreEt Mrs EankhIfrc%

London, Feb. 26.-Mrs. Emmeline
Pankhurst was arrested Monday in
connection with the destruction Of
the country residence of David Lloyd,
George by a bomb explosion. Mrs.
Pankhurst was arraigned at EPSON.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06
An Ear Tor Music.

What is that tune your daughter
is pIaying?"
Which daughter" asked Mrs
Cumrox IF it is the older girl it's
LISTS Hungarian Rhapsody, and if
it's the younger one it's Exercise
Twenty-s
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06

corrects. constipation. Munyon's Paw-Paw
Pills are a tonic to the stomach. liver and
nerves. They invigorate instead of weaken;
they enrich the blood instead of impover-
ishing it; they enable the stomach to get all
the nourishment from food that is put into
it. Price rs cents. All Druggists
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06
German ARMY Aviator Dead

Muelhausen, Germany. Feb. 28.-A
German military aviator, Sergeant
Helfersnider, was killed and his com
panion, Lieutenant Linke, seriously
injured here Wednesday. Their aero
plane fell during flight
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06
Millions Co for Pensions

Washington, Feb. 27.-The senate
passed the s1S0,0o0,0O annual pen
sion bill in the record time of twenty
five minutes and with less than fifteen
minutes of debate Tuesday 1t is the
largest amount yet given.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06
EARTHQUAKES Are Felt in Ecuador

-~' II I -111FN-S TT : Stt TT LNNdlOIF
Guayaquil, Ecuador, Feb. 26.-Sev-
eraI earthquake shocks were felt here
Monday A violent earthquake ex-
tended all over the republic, being es-
pecially severe in the provinces of
LEILA and Canar Houses were wrecked
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06
IT. c Seizes Butter

New York, Feb 26.-The United
States seized 10000 pounds of decon-
posed butter on board steamship
Monday awaiting shipment to Porto
Rico. The department OF agriculture
declared the butter filthy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06
Rrinas His 20 Children to U. s.

New York, Feb. 27.-Mynheer Row
of Holland tipped the eastern edge
of Hoboken on end when he got of
the brave ship Noordam with his
twelve children and eight grandchil,
dren in tow Tuesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06
CONSTIPATION
Iunyon S Paw-Paw

Munyon' S Paw-Paw
Pills are unlike all 9th
er laxatives or cathar-
tics. They coax the
liver into activity by
gentle methods, they
do not scour; they do
not grippe; they do not
weaken; but they do
start all the secretions
of the liver and stom-
ach in a way that soon
puts these organs in a
healthy condition and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06
Britain Won't RECOGNIZE Hps,+,

London, Feb. 26.-The British gov
eminent will not recognize the new
government OF Mexico until it has
been confirmed by a general election,
according TO an authoritative state
n onday
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06
Could Easily Believe 1t.

He-I live on my wits.
She-You don't look any too well
fed-Boston Evening Transcript
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06
Menu Revision.

How is it there's roast hare on the
menu again today?"
Waitress-Well. it ate the canary
yesterday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06
Winner.

Did you get any of that bargain
ribbon?"
Yes answered the college girl
proudly. Il bucked the line for ten
Yards "-Purple Cow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06

Be calm in arguing; for ferceness
makes error a fault, and truth discour-
tesy.-George Herbert.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06
Onto 1t.

Blobbs-Skinnum is trying to pro-
mote a new mining company Did you
fall for it?
Slobbs-No; tumbled-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06

Gossips repeat everything they hear
and a lot they don't.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06

Some hotels are like the place
where the pavements are made OF
good intentions-no fire escapes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06
Not at All inspiring.

Friend-"How did your sermon go
off? Was the congregation inspiring?"
Rector-"No, she snored."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06

Mrs. Winslovg's Soothing Syrup for Children
Jeething, sOftens the gums, reduces infiamma-
on,allays pain cures wind collie, &c bottIe.Aeg
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06
Daily Thought.

1t is indeed d desirable thing to be
well descended. but the glory belongs
TO our ancestors-PIutarch
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06

While the seasons always open for
fortune hunting, few of the hunters
are good shots.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06
Sure.

You remember just when l went
away you were having a sort of a ro-
nance with a tall blue-eyed young fell
low 2''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06
PAS Exclamation.

Why did Diogenes go around with
a lantern, pa?" I suppose the auto
mobile law required it
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06

Silly people are usually happy, but
not all happy people are silly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06

No inventor has been able to pro
duce a noiseless fat wheel as yet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06
Rubber Atrocities.

q can sympathize with those vic
tins OF atrocity in the rubber re-
gions."
What do you know about them?'
It's my business to carry our rub
Der trees in and out of the house, ac-
cording to the weather"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06

Anyway, the man who follows your
advice always has some one to blame
if he falls
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06
Record Breaker,

81 hope you like your work, my lad, -
said a benignant elderly person to an
errand boy as they waited TO cross a
street. Men who take pride in their
work are the men who succeed"
"Oh, I'm a record-breaker, the man
ager says
That's the way for boy to talk.
Tell me how you do better than other
boys"
81 take longer to carry a message
than any of them"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06
Eccentricities of Musicians

A scientist says that the bassoon
player is always cranky and the drum
mer generally lacks humor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06

Color goods brighter and faster oolors than amy
dye any garment without ripping apart. Write to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-03-06

Only One "BROMO OUININE''
That is LAXATIVE BROMO OUININE Look
for the signature o. L. W. GROVE Cures 8 Cold
in One Day, Cures Grip in Two Days &c.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-11
ARCHIE PRIEST DIES As
RESULT OF INJURIES

Archie Priest, known to every citi-
zen of the valley, died at 7 o'clock last
night as result Of injuries sustained
when attacked by bull on the farm
OF Robert Gray of Mobile. He leaves
a wife and daughter, Mrs. Priest being
sister of Wilber Clark and being
widely known to the pioneers as the
first postmistress at Imperial
The funeral will be held tomorrow
at 80 at Shafer's funeral parlors,
Rev. w. C. Conley officiating.
Mr.. Priest was 42 years old and a
native of Kentucky. He was one Of
the very earliest citizens Of the valley.
coming here from Yuma, Where he
was widely known. He was one Of the
earliest stage drivers between Flowing
Wells and Imperial, in the days when
the stage afforded the only transpor-
tation facilities to and from the val
ley.
Later he followed mining operations
on the Mexican side Of the line. and
for several years had given most of
his time to this work.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-11

Although the river has not risen to any
great extent, it will become a raging
torrent just as soon as the snow in
the mountains begins to melt.
GLENDALE, Jan. ff.-A gentle rain,
which fell steadily, brought this city's
precipitation for the storm up to SO of
an inch. The seasons total is i.52 Of
an inch, nearly two inches behind that
of the corresponding date Of last year.
Though encouraged by the rain, the
citrus growers of the San Fernando
valley say il is impossible to ascertain
the extent of the damage to the orange
and lemon groves. They are hopeful
of saving the trees.
BEAUMONT, Jan. IA heavy
snow has fallen in the San Bernardino
mountains and extends far down into
the valleys. Two inches of snow COW
cred the ground in Beaumont. The
precipitation the last "a hours was
2.9t. 1t is showing hard here at 8
O'Clock.
SAN DIEGO, Jan. ii.-Rain to the
amount of 40 of an inch fell here.
Since July 1, 1912, 80 inches of rain
fell in San Diego. This is SO behind
the record of last year between the
same dates.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-11
LOCAL MERCHANTS MAY GAIN
BENEFITS FROM PARCEL POST

Since the parcels post has come in
to being it devolves on the country
merchants to give serious consideration
to the best methods for meeting the
situation. In Los Angeles there is great
preparation being made by the mer-
chants to take advantage Of the oppor-
tunity Of mailing to country customers.
and unless the country merchants
adopt something like the same method
they will be in danger Of encroach-
ments on their trade.
The local merchant has the advant-
age to certain extent, for they can
cover all Imperial valley from the first
zone, getting lower postage rate than
the Los Angeles merchant, while he
also has the advantage of being able
to serve the goods more quickly and
OF being within reach Of the customer
in case Of any misunderstanding, this
being much more satisfactory to the
buyer.
The mail order business will from
this time on be more extensively adver-
tIsed than ever before, because of the
opportunities afforded, and the CITY
business men are already making this
manifest, going after the country trade
through The newspapers. The city
merchants are planning to use the
country papers as well as the city
papers to this end and there is no pos
s'blllty Of the country papers avoiding
1t, II they are so inclined.
The postal laws lay down the rule
mat newspapers must accept adver-
lls'ng from any reputable source. The
rule even goes so far as to require a
newspaper to advertise a competitor at
regular rates if the advertisement is
offered. The penalty for refusal to do
SO Is to be barred from second class
privileges, which is equivalent to be-
ing suppressed.
1t is true that the newspapers have
to an extent been able to dodge this
rolnt at times for the protection of To-
cal merchants against competition from
city houses, but now comes the word
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-11
PEACE STILL HANGS FIRE
OVER THE BALKANS

tBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
LONDON, Jan. 1i.-The ROumanian
minister has flatly denied to Sir Ed
| ward Grey that ROumania had sent to
Bulgaria an ultimatum demanding the
cession of Silistrax Before starting
for oxford for the day Bulgarian Pre-
mier SanOff admitted certain territori-
al difference with Roumania, but in
sisted settlement would be amicable.
No peace conference is scheduled for
today
LONDON. Jan. 1.-THE threat Of
Turkey to recall her peace delegates
from London and the menace of a
Roumanian invasion Of Bulgaria tended
to give the impression that the Balkan
situation has become graver.
Much was expected from yester-
days meeting Of the ambassadors,
who planned to reach a decision con-
rerning The collective altitude cf
Europe.
Rechad Pasa, the leader Of the
Turkish peace delegation, reiterated
The immovable determination Of the
Turks not to abandon the fortress of
A6pinnny,1n hn 81 L. in,
Aegean sea. He said:
''What kind of conference is this
where all the concessions emanaie
from one side? Had this been known
beforehand there would have been no
need to go to the trouble of bringing
together peace conference in Lon
DON"
1t is not likely that the peace con-
ference will resume its sittings before
next week. Premier VenizelOs of
Greece intends to pass today and Sun
day visiting Oxford. Yesterday he
lunched with the chancellor of the
duchy Of Lancaster, the Right Hon.
Charles HObhouse, and in the course of
conversation emphasized the Hellenic
claims over the islands Of the Aegean
sea, expressing the hope that the
country which, under the late William
E. Gladstone, gave TO Greece the Ionian
islands, will not refuse its assistance
now that Gladstone's disciples are II.
power"
The meeting Of the ambassadors of
the European powers yesterday to dis
cuss the Balkan situation concluded
without any definite results. The dip
lomats discussed the deadlock of the
peace conference and decided to refer
the points raised to their respective
governments. They will meet again
Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-11
Goes to the Jury

tBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS,
Los ANGELES, Jan. 1.-THE Eddie
case went to the jury at If O'Clock.
Previously Deputy District Attorney
Blair concluded the final appeal for
conviction and Judge Wood concluded
the charge. Eddie was nervous, his
arms were folded lightly over his
breast and his face drawn. Mrs. Eddie
was confident at her husbands side.
Attorney Rogers was ill and did not.
appear. Judge Wood reported four of
the &C suggested instructions from
defense and disregarded the prosecu.-
tons 1S. Wood instructed the jury
that Mrs. Phelps was not an accom-
plice, and defined the status Of de-
pendent person. He told the jury thai
to find Eddie guilty they must decide
that the woman is under 21.
Shortly after noon the Eddie Jury
was taken to lunch. The members
announced they would return at 80.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-11
Wants "Square Deal"


WASHINGTON, Jan. tt.-Ex-Mayor
Mccarthy has telegraphed President
Taft requesting him to investigate the
bond qualifications submitted in Los
Angeles for the release Of Tveitmoe.
imprisoned in Fort Leavenworth. He
charges Federal District Attorney
Mccormick of Los Angeles with pur-
posely delaying acTion and asks that
the attorney general intervene and
give "a square deal to labor
Los ANGELES, Jan. 11.-Assistant
Federal District Attorney Reagan ex-
planned today that he must await ex-
plicit instruction from District Attor-
ney Miller, who prosecuted the cases
in Indianapolis, before he can accept
bondsmen for Tveitmoe. Regan wired
Miller, asking for instructions. Miller
replied that when the bonds were sub
mitted to him at Indianapolis he might
require information from the district
attorneys office here regarding the
bondsmen. Reagan says his instruc-
tiOns regarding the matter must come
from Miller.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-11

( From another district comes the re
port that the oranges were frozen alb
solutely solid.
Taking these reports from actual
growers writing to friends, it is ap-
parent the newspaper reports have
minimized the damage rather than en-
larged on il.
As for the rain, late reports indicate
that it has done much good, though it
is not sufficient generally to start the
plOws so ng, and unless more comes
soon the grain crop cannot be large.
RIVERSIDE, Jan. ll.-Rainfall for
the storm was 40, bringing the sea-
sons. total to I.15 inches. Corona re
ports from San Jacinto are to the eff
feet That heavy rains have fallen there.
enabling seeding of grain. A $1,000
000 crop is predicted for that region.
Temperature reached even zero in
san Jacinto during the recent freeze,
The lowest since 1878 There are but
few citrus groves in the locality but
potatoes, both in the ground and
sacked in warehouses, We're badly
damaged. Alfalfa. the great staple Of
the san Jacinto region. is uninjured, as
are the deciduous fruit trees. Chinese
vegetable gardens We're put out of
business.
There was a heavy SNOW fall at san
Jacinto yesterday morning.
CONINA. Jan. Ii.-The average
rainfall for this district was 20 of an
inch. which brings the total precipi-
tation for the season to LAO inches.
At the power house at the mouth of
the san Gabriel canyon the rain gauge
showed that .23 Of an inch had fallen,
while at the intake the measurement
was 30 of an inch. making the aver
age total for the season at that place
162 inches. The mountains back of
Govina are covered with heavy snow.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-11
SAN DIEGO CONSIDERS THE
NATIONAL HIGHWAY SURE

Ed Fletcher, Col. Dell Nj. Porter and
Secretary Rufus Choate of the chamber
of commerce were named as delegates
from this territory to the Asheville
meeting. All have been prominently
connected with good road work in the
past.
San Diego must raise $4,000 as her
share toward the expenses of the Ashe-
vile convention and the campaign in
Washington. OF this $1,000 already is
in the hands of C.. w. Fox, head of
the finance committee. An effort will
be made to raise the remaining $4,000
by the Point Iona automobile races
February 22
The organization Of the Southern Ma
tional Highway association grew ont
Of Los Angeles desire. to shake the
southern route and ally herself with
San Francisco in procuring national
highway through the central states to
San Francisco, with Los Angeles as
the southern terminal. This would
have cut Arizona and New Mexico out
of it entirely, and for that reason both
these states are heartily in favor Of
bringing the highway through the
south into San Diego, via the new
state highway from Ell Centre to San
Diego.
About year ago, when the ocean
to ocean highway convention was held
at Phoenix, it was presided over by
Colonel Potter. John S. Mitchell Of
Los Angeles was made president Los
Angeles at that time favored the south
ern route, thinking ii would lead into
Los Angeles by way of the desert.
Since San Diego got the state high
way running from Ell Centro, Los An
geles became aware that the people
using the national highway would ma
turally come to San Diego, because Of
the shorter distance and better road.
in preference to the desert route into
Los Angeles. For that reason, Los
Angeles gave New Mexico and Arizona
the cold shoulder and has lately made
an effort to get the highway into Los
Angeles through the central states bv
way OF San Francisco.
Colonel Potter went to Los Angeles
recently and urged the promoters there
to get busy and form the Southern
National Highway association. arrang-
ing for the convention at Ashevile. He
could get no action, although he
worked for several days in Los Ange-
les. Seeing that Los Angeles was pull.
iiiS for the northern route, Potter came
TO San Diego and laid his plan before
the local boosters. 1t was enthusias-
tlcally taken up. the association formed.
and the convention called. The south
cfn governors We're at once Interested.
This means that Arizona and New
Mexico have entirely split with Los An
geles and that The entire south is with
san Diego. realizing that Los Angeles
has been trying to throw them down
Colonel Potter is one of Arizona's
live wires. He was president and or
ganiZer of the Ocean to Ocean High