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Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14
No. 3 Water Company is
Busy as Can Be on Canals
For $4,000 Acre Addition

The directors of Water Company
No. 3 have set in motion a great de-
velopment in the north end of the val
ley, and to carry on the work they
have appointed R. E. Wills, former
supervisor, as managing director, with
fill authority to act in the work of
building the system.
There are now 100 head of stock at
work on the canals of the new COM
pany and carpenters and engineers
are at work on the gates required.
1t is expected to have the system in
shape to begin serving water to prove
up land by December 1, and it is the
belief of the directors that by spring
they will have $4,000 acres of land
under irrigation in the system.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14

Walter E. Packard, in charge of the
state agricultural experiment station
at Meloland, and DR.. Taylor, of tn,
animal husbandry division also sta
toned at Meloland, are taking the
states knowledge of Imperial valley
farming processes gained at the sta
ton direct to the ranchers at the lat
ter's own centers, the rural school dis
tricts.
The former farmers Institutes con-
Quoted by the University of California
from an itinerant Pullman car failed
to draw the farmers in sufficient
numbers, but the plan being carried
out by the local experiment station
is working out to bring the greatest
good to the greatest number.
1t has been planned to hold series
of meetings throughout the school
districts Of the county, an afternoon
and evening session to be held in each
school.
These meetings are bringing out the
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14
BAND CONCERT FOR
NEXT SUNDAY

The Ell Centro Municipal Band will
give a public concert Sunday after
noon on Main street, between Fifth
and Sixth streets.
Director Feigenbaum has arranged
the following program:
Astarte, March, F. H. Losey.
The Golden Scepter, Overture, R.
Schlopegrell.
Karama, Jap-Rhapsody, Vivian
Grey.
Romance of a Rose, Reverie, Law
renee O'Connor.
You're Great Big Blue Eyed Baby,
A. Seymour Brown.
The Time, the Place and the Girl,
Selection, Jos. E. Howard.
When l Lost You, Waltz Melody,
Irving Berlin.
Aisha, Indian Inter, John Lindsay.
Saxaphone Duet, Philip Feigen-
baum and Murray Slower.
National Emblem, March, E. E. Bag
ley.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14
(By United Press Associations

(By United Press Associations
Houston, Texas, Nov. 14-Railroad
men today predicted that the strike on
the Atlantic division of the Southern
Pacific of $500 trainmen would spread
rapidly, unless an agreement is quick
ly reached. Minor disorders are re-
ported from New Orleans. 1t is pre-
dicted the Houston and Texas Central
will be the next line up, with the coast
lines ultimately involved. The rail-
road is planning to man it's trains
with office employees.
The union men said they will not
accept meditation now since the COM
pany refused it. They declared the
company must now negotiate with the
United Brotherhood of Trainmen, in
stead of the organizations individual
ly. They say the striking conductors
are drawing $50 monthly strike bene-
fits and the firemen and switchmen
$40.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14
Huerta Changes Policy to
One of Appeal Against
Recognition of the Rebels
(By United Press Associations)

(By United Press Associations)
Mexico City, Nov. 14-It is reported
Huerta has expressed willingness to
resign when congress meets and that
O'Shaughnessy said there must be no
meeting of congress unless guarantees
are given against legislation America
would disapprove. This is not con-
firmed, but is generally believed.
There seems no doubt that Huerta has
changed his attitude toward America
from defiance to appeal and is des-
perately trying to stave off recogni-
ton of the belligerency of Carranza.
Vera Cruz, Nov. 1.-THE scout
cruiser Chester arrived today, sup
posedly to send or take home the mes
sage when the mission to Mexico is
concluded. Her arrival at this time
is interpreted here as Indicative of
some tangible development, that Huer-
ia is ready to capitulate or that final
break with him is very near.
(By United Press Associations)
Nogales, Ariz., Nov. 14-William
Bayard Hale is waiting instructions
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14
RAILROADS MAKE PLEA
FOR CARE AT CROSSINGS

Within twenty months, in Califor-
MIA, on country roads, there have been
twenty-six lives lost and thirty-two
persons injured in accidents at rail-
road crossings that could have been
avoided had the drivers used due eau
tion. This statement is made by rail-
road companies after getting statis-
ties from special observers and from
citizens in the communities who were
serving on boards of inquiry.
The figures exclude city streets,
where rush of traffic and noise may
have been contributing factors. They
do they include cases where persons
were "joy-riding" or the drivers in
toxicated.
The railroads are calling upon auto
mobile men and others to help in ac-
cident prevention. On this subject,
the Chicago Tribune in an editorial
recently said:
"When pedestrians are about to
cross city street, they ought to halt,
look both ways, and when sure the
road is clear, go ahead. When they
fail to do this and get run over, auto
mobilists say, why did they not look
before they left the sidewalk? We
blew our horns, why did they not talue
notice?'
Cannot railroad officials say with
some justice when trains hit automo-
biles, why did not they look right
and left before making the crossings ?
Our whistles blew; why did they not
listen?' When street car comes by
a grade crossing the conductor looks
to see that all is clear. Why not
automobiles?
"a train does not come on one with
the stealthy approach of an auto.
automobile clubs might well ad-
wise their members to do at railroad
crossings what they say pedestrians
should do at all street crossings, avoid
'contributory negligence
Watchmen stationed by the South
ern Pacific company at crossings in
San Francisco found that seventy
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14
Santa Claus to Get Mail

Washington, Nov. 14.-Hereafter
during the month of December, Santa
Claus will be recognized as real en-
tity by the Postoffice Department and
letters for him will be received and
delivered. Postmaster General Bur-
Lesson today issued an order making
permanent the custom hitherto en-
ployed by turning over to charitable
persons or organizations all letters
received through the mails from
Children anxious to confde their de-
sires to the paunchy, bewhiskered lit
tie dispenser of toys.
Each postmaster has been author
lied to dispose of such mail local to
his office in accordance with the order.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14
Switzerland Wants Collection
(By United Press Association

(By United Press Assocfations)
Geneva, Nov 14.-A local syndi-
cate today is raising a fund of half
a million dollars in the hope that it
will tempt the family of the late J.
Pierpont Morgan to part with a su-
perb collection of old Swiss watches
which the American financier pur-
chased in 1910. The watches, most of
which were made in Geneva, were be-
ing exhibited at Neuchatel, where they
caught Morgan's fancy. There were
other connoisseurs who wanted the
collection, but he quickly outbid all
rivals, and took the watches back to
America with him. 1t is the purpose
of the syndicate. if successful, to pre-
sent the collection to the National
Museum of Switzerland.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14

1t has been intimated that Deposi-
tario Andrade will refuse to furnish
the water which has been contracted
for through Receiver Holabird, but
the promoters of the new company
are not worrying over this, as they
will contract with Mr.. Andrade if Mr..
Holabird is unable to deliver the wat
err.
This will be one of the greatest
steps in the development of the valley
that has ever been undertaken, and
will reach the highest point north.
When this system is under opera
tion, people crossing the desert will
run through a small portion of the
irrigated district, as the canals will
run north of the main line of the
Southern Pacific at the junction.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14
PESTS ARE FOUND IN
CITRUS FRUIT FROM MEXICO

San Diego, Nov. 14-In the actual
finding of live maggots in some or
anges arriving here today in the hand
baggage of passenger on the Mexi-
can steamer Victoria from Ensenada,
it is believed the entire citrus dis
trict south of Riverside has been
saved from devastating quarantine
when the shipping season opens next
year, according to a statement made
here today by state official.
H. V. M. Hall, quarantine inspector
at this port for the California state
horticultural commission, made the
seizure. He pronounces the insect a
mexican fruit fly maggot," which he
believes will prove on examination to
be dangerous pest.
"The ease with which these pests
can be disseminated" he said, "is
remarkable. For instance, the pas
senger carrying the oranges on which
I found the pest, was going direct
from here to Los Angeles. On the
way he would pass through orange
orchards at noontime. He would be
reminded of his own oranges and
would eat one. While eating the or
ange he would discover the maggots
and toss them from the window, then
the maggots would find almost in
stant lodging in the district he was
passing.
"The maggots breed quickly, but
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14
Durango Cotton Market
Opened at About 16cts
Free on Board, Ell Centro

1t is now evident that the price
for Durango cotton this year will be
about 16 cents, or about cents
pound more than the upland. AS the
yield of the Durango is as great as
that of the short staple, and the cost
of picking is no greater, this 3 cents
is added to the net profit and is very
satisfactory.
There will probably be in the neigh
borhood of 1000 hales of Durango
cotton grown in the valley this year,
and at SIS bale more than the short
staple, this will represent a gain over
the short staple for the same acreage
of $105,O0O.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14
S. P. Men Strike
Atlantic Division

(By United Press Associations)
New Orleans, Nov. 14-Following
last nights walkout of train and en-
gine men on the Atlantic division of
the Southern Pacific the first attempt
today to move train brought show
er of bricks and stones from a crowd
of strike sympathizers in the railroad
yards. One man was hurt. The train
pulled out bound for Texas. CONNER
cial associations here and in Texas are
appealing to the president to inter-
vene, the strike tying up the move
ment of cotton and sugar crops.
Twenty-Five hundred men quit last
night and New York trains were an
nulled.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14
ADVISES LEADING
SIMPLES LIVES
(By United Press Associations

(By United Press Associations)
Columbus, o., Nov. 14.-"Lead
simpler lives" That is one of the
solutions offered for today's great So
cial problem by Rev. Dr. Washington
GLADDEN., world famous preacher and
close student of social and economic
aspects of American life. Rev. DR..
GLADDEN. knows life-not the easy,
luxurious life of the well-to-do and
successful, but the everyday life of
the pick-and- shovel man. He's rich
in human experience.
at is a common conception that the
present discomfort and widespread So
cial unrest is due to labor difficulties
agitation of labor organizers and So
called muck-rakers," said Rev. Glad
den, "but they are not. High prices
and low wages, along with eXtrava-
giant living and the amassing of huge
fortunes by the few are the causes.
High prices at present are due to
having so large a part of the laboring
class engaged in the manufacture of
luxuries-in purveying to pleasure.
Useful work is needed, but there is
no one to do it. AS for instance, a
man spends $4,000 for a motor car.
He is putting the money into circula-
tion to be sure, but the motor in turn
isn't producing anything. Let him in
vest in model tenement or farm,
with low rents. Morbid conditions
that prevail among the masses can
not improve themselves under the
present economic regime. So it is our
business to look into the present dis
content and do what we can to allay
it."
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14

would not be noticed until next
spring, too far from now for tracing
back"
Inspector Hall will not say posi-
lively at this time that he has Sc
cured a dangerous pest, saying only
that he believes an examination will
confirm his belief.
The inspectors at San Pedro and
San Diego he said, "are often be-
rated by passengers who do not un-
derstand the Importance of protect
ing the citrus crop and who protest
against the seizure of their lunches"
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14
(By United Press Associations)

(By United Press Associations)
Los Angeles, Nov. 14-Ex-President
Charles A. Elder and ten ex-officialS
of the Los Angeles Investment Com
pany have been indicted by the federal
grand jury on charge of conspiracy
to use the mails to defraud. The 9TH
er Jex-officials are w. D. Deeble, Sec
retary; George Derby, treasurer;
Chs. Gassett Davis, Harry Rodgers,
Charles Bagley, first, second and
third vice president; Frank Mowder,
auditor; Ernest Ingold, secretary of
the president; A. S. Thompson, as
sociate counsel; Earl Elder, sales
manager; Francis Gates, editor of the
publications; Mowder, Ingold, Elder
were the first arrested and the officers
are searching for the others.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14
Wreck More Serious

(By United Press Associations
Montgomery, Ala, Nov. 14-The
number of dead passengers in the
Georgia Central wreck yesterday,
when the train went through trestle
near here, reached twenty today, sew
enteen corpses being removed from
the debris, and three eff the injured
died during the night. One hundred
and sixty-two were injured and many
of these may die.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14
Officials L. A. Investments
Indicted by Federal Jury
Mailing False Statements

The Indictment is a blanket affair
and followed the charges that the
company had sent fraudulent reports
of the financial standing through the
mails.
The men indicted recently resigned
tkeir offices.
Postoffice Inspector Webster seized
the books which were exhibited be-
fore the jury in connection with the
testimony of Accountant Palcthorpe,
whe recently audited them.
The company has 10000 share hold
ers, majority in moderate circum-
stances, who bought on the installment,
plan. Hundreds of persons are buy
ing homes of the company on easy
terms. Two stockholders recently
brought suit, seeking receivership.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14
Prince Fined $3.50
(By united press Associatio,

(By United Press Associations
Berlin, Nov. 14.-For libelling the
girl operators at the local telephone
exchange, Prince Wrede, member of
a distinguished South German family,
after fighting the case to the highest
courts, today paid fine of $3.50, as
Sessed by court martial of his Lam
GERS regiment in Bavaria. He had ac-
cused the girls of spending their time
reading novels, and failed to substan-
tiate the allegation.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14

Should this expectation be realized,
and the Exchange believes it will be,
there may be still greater quantities
of the Durango grown next year
Heretofore there has been a scarcity
of seed, but there will be sufficient
seed the coming year for all who wish
to plant.
Growers of upland cotton are so we'll
satisfied with the results of this seas
on that there is no doubt the acreage
Of cotton next year will show great
Increase over that of this year
Cotton has been going to market for
weeks now, and has put many grow
er in easy circumstances, adding
greatly to the prosperity of the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14
Estimated Storm
Loss $10,000,000

(By United Press Associations
Cleveland, Nov. 14-Estimates of
the number Of victims of the lake
storms reached 250 today, 181 being
accounted for in eleven wrecks. Many
other wrecks are suspected. Several
big freighters are still missing.
The bodies will be held here await
ing shipment to relatives if claimed.
Lake MEN are indignant at revenue
officials who ordered the cutter Lor-
raine from Port Huron, leaving still
unidentified the wreck stranded near
there unguarded and without lights.
1t is claimed the cutters have not aid
ed single distressed ship.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14
Jockey Burns Killed

(By United Press Associations)
New York, Nov. IA man believ-
ed to be Jockey Tommy Burns, either
jumped or fell from the front of an
elevated train in Brooklyn today and
was killed. In his pockets were a
contract to ride in races in Berlin,
$500 in American money, considerable
German currency and a pass book on
the Deutcher bank. The police are
investigating. He had wife and two
children.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14
Teddy Goes Hunting

(By United Press Associations)
Buenos Ayres, Nov. 14-Roosevelt
and party started today for LaPlata
in private car. He expects to reach
the Chilean Andes November II, for
five days of hunting, thence going to
Brazil.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14
Brings Bride Home

(By United Press Associations
New York, Nov. 14-William Nc
Combs, chairman of the National
Democratic committee, today arrived
from Europe with his bride, formerly
Miss Dorothy Williams. He refused
to discuss the reports again connect
ing him with the French ambassador
ship.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14
In Temperance Conference

tBy United Press Associations)
Columbus, o., Nov. 14.--Following
the close of the biennial anti-saloon
league convention, general temper
ance conference was opened here to-
day to discuss nationwide problems
connected with the liquor traffic.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14
(By United Press Associations)

Washington, Nov. 14-Senators
Ramsdel and Thornton have appealed
to the president to take immediate ac-
tion in settling the Southern Pacific
strike, saying Texas and Louisiana
industries are threatened with ruin.
The president assured them the labor
department would do everything pos
sible to end the fight.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14

per cent, by actual count, of all auto
drivers at crossings with railroads
fail to look to right or left. Similarly
in Stockton, ont of 4,O8O pedestrians
only 60 looked up and down the tracks
before crossing.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14
Military Aviator Killed

(By United Press Associations)
Manila, Nov. 14-Lieut. G. Perry
Rich, military aviator attached to the
Philippine scouts, was killed when a
hydro aeroplane fell into the bay. He
was maneuvering with the Asiatic
squadron.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14
(By United Press Associations

(By United Press Associations
New Orleans, Nov. 14-The rebels
have captured Culiacan, capital of the
state of Sinaloa, according to mes
sages received here. Rebel sympathiz-
ers are marching in the streets in a
hilarious demonstration, shouting
"Viva Carranza." Carranza and Hale
are expected to confer again this af-
ternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14

(By United Press Associations
Superior, Wis, Nov. 14-Another
gale is rising on Lake Superior and
shipping is seeking shelter. The
freighter Major sank off Whitefish
Point today, the crew of eighteen be-
ing rescued with difficulty.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14

(By United Press Associations
Port Huron, Nov. 14-Ten of the
crew of the freighter Argus We're
washed ashore today, wearing life
belts of the ship and proving that the
vessel was lost with all on board.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14

The sinking of the tug Lafayette in
Lake Superior, with a crew of twelve
is confirmed. Sixty corpses have been
recovered along the southern shores
of Lake Huron.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14

(By United Press Associations)
Buffalo, Nov. 14-Marine insurance
men say the losses of lake storms
are appalling and are sure to exceed
ten millions.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14
Warmer on Coast

Los Angeles, Nov. 14-The local
weather prediction is: Fair and
warmer tonight and Saturday, with
light west winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14
(By United Press Associations

(By United Press Associations)
Harbor Beach, Mich, Nov. IA
Another huge freighter has been
washed on the rocks at Point Aux
Barques, where two ships are already
breaking up. 1t is not identified.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14

CBy United Press Associations
San Pedro, Nov. 14-The torpedo
flotilla of the Pacific is lying here
and expects target practice orders,
but officers say there is no reason to
sexpect to be sent to Mexican waters.
This followed a report that the flo
tilla would be dispatched today.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-14

from Washington before preceding
with negotiations with Carranza. An
other conference is scheduled for this
afternoon, at which it is expected a
definite statement of the American
policy will be made. Hale and Car
rama are silent regarding the other
conference.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-08-28
DR.. Coombes Visits Friends

DIR. j. W. Coombcs of Toppenish
spent a few hours in the city Sat
urday with old "tilacooms." He was
returning from Easton, where he had
spent several days working in his
mines, which according to all reports
is likely to turn out to be good
dividend payer. the assays showing
the rock to be well loaded with gold.
silver and copper
The once plain Billy Coombcs, as
we all knew him % years ago, is now
one of the leading drugless healing
physicians of the state and has ac-
tually, according to good authority
cured many people given up by doctors
of all other schools. While in the
city he treated six or eight persons
with marvellous results. He is a
graduate of two or three medical col
le1es, and has had several years ac-
tual experience at the bedside of the
afflicted. and Notwithstanding all
this, TO us, he is still Billy Coombes
not in the rough as we once knew
him, but refined Christian gentle
man and prominent scientific ply
stefan
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-08-28
Parcels POst-NeW Rates

An order from the Postmaster Cen
eral has reached he local office stat
ing that on and after August 18th,
1913, the limit of weight of parcels
of fourth class mail for delivery vi n
in the first and second zones shall
be increased from II to 20 pounds.
The rate Of postage on parcels ex-
cceding four ounces n weight shall
be five cents for the first pound and
and one cent for each additional
two pounds or fraction thereof when
intended for local delivery and five
cents for the first pound and one
cent for each additional pound or
fraction thereof when intended for
delivery at other offices within the
first and second zones.
The pound rates of postage in the
first and second zones shall be- as
follows:
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-08-28
A Good Law

A law goes into effect Sept. LIST that
every person carrying firearms must
have license. The law further pro-
vides that any person or firm selling
firearms shall keep a register in
which shall be entered at the time of
the sale the name age, occupa ion
residence of the purchaser together
with the description of the weapon
sold, and require the purchaser to
produce license emitting him to pos
sess or carry the same. A heavy
penalty is attached to the viola ton
of this provision. The person buy
ing such weapon must not sell or
transfer the same without notifying
the police or others in authority
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-08-28
PULLS SALE

| will sell at public auction at my
place * miles North of Ellensburg
adjoining the Sanders ranch on the
North on Wednesday. September 3rd
1913, the following described property
to-wit: One gray mare. weight 300
one bay mare, weight 300; one driv-
ing team, weight 1000; two ponies,
weight $50 and one gray horse, weight
1000 Fifteen cows, 3 fresh, 4 fresh
in December, | fresh in November. 3
3-year old and 2-ycar old. Two Ia
inch wagon, set britc hharn .ss,
covered milk wagon and other things
too numerous to mention.
TERMS-All sums of $40 and under
cash, over that sum six months time
on bankable note at sper cent from
date. Five per cent discount for
cash on all sums over $40.
Sale starts at 10 am.
w. b. DUNSWORTH.
Dan. Brunson, Auotioneer