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Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-25
Erie, BY virtue Of being the harbo

Erie, by virtue Of being the harbor
from which Perry sailed after con-
structins his fleet here, will see the
beginning of the celebration which will
last for week, beginning July s. Aft
er the ships were built here, the crews
were recruited and the then great dogs
| OF war laboriously transported over
the sandbar and out into the lake 10
fight the British fleet. which had been
pouring a murderous fire into the help
less villages and towns all along the
shore. When the situation became too
severe. Capt. Daniel Dobbins rode on
horseback to Washington. where he
asked for an appropriation TO provide
a fleet for the lakes. II was only after
eloquent pleading that the money was
allowed and the work of building the
fleet begun.
Then Comm odore Perry. a dashing
young naval officer from Rhode Island,
was sent to take command. mule
train load of powder was sent from
Wilmin gton, Del, to the fleet with
made history. That same train of waS-
ons which carried the powder 100 years
ago has already left Wilmington With
powder to be used in the coming cele
bration.
Following a week of fireworks and
military maneuvers, the famous old
Niagara, the Perry flagship after the
sinking OF the Lawrence. will be es-
corted 70 Putin Bay by the lake train
ing vessels and yachts from lake towns.
At Putin Bay the Perry memorial.
erected by the government at cost
OF nearly half a million dollars, will
be dedicated. High military and naval
officials will take part. Secretary of
War Garrison and his staff will be
among the distinguished visitors and
President Wilson has promised the Erie
committee he will be here for the day.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-25
COMMODORE PERRY AGAIN
REMEMBERED BY NATION

tBY UNITED PRESS ASsoCIAT1oNs]
ERIE. Pa. April 2s.-Residents of the
south shore OF Lake Erie today began
active preparations to properly cele-
brate the anniversary of the victory
of Commander Perry over the British
fleet 100 years ago this summer. The
celebration will mark also the ami
versary of the first peace pact mad e
between Great Britain and the United
States which removed warships and all
signs of war from the chain of great
lakes and where peace has ruled along
1000 miles of lake front without cannon
or warship to vaingloriously emphasize
II. 1t Is planned to make the coming 8
celebration as much one of peace with =
out expensive naval display and equip
ment as one of the victory of Perry.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-25

In addition to a large number of or
ganizations from the regular army
militia from New York. Ohio and
Pennsylvania will be encamped here
for the week. Several uniformed fra
tcrnal orders have also set their annual
encampments to be held here.
Wantsd--Sweet potato vines at kei
ly's Eursery.--Adv. II
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-08
Wilson's RESIGNATION

WASHINGTON, May 8.-COnditiOnS
in Mexico have become so bad and
reports out Of there so colored that
President Wilson is having a special
investigation made that he may prop
erly shape the course OF the United
States toward the Southern republic.
This became known today when
definite assertion was made that the
president is not yet ready to recog-
nize any faction operating in Mexico
President Wilson has not mapped
out definite policy for the United
States to follow in its relations with
the various factions in Mexico. When
he assumed office March 4, he took
over the policy adopted by the last
administration and he has clung to
that. The change will come, il any
comes, in the near future, just as soon
as he has received a full report from
the investigation he is now having
made.
The immediate acceptance of the
resignation Of Henry Lane Wilson, TIM
bassador to Mexico, and who was
charged with fore-knowledge Of the as
sassination of President Madero and
Vice-president SaureZ, 1t Is asserted
will be one Of the first acts Of the
president after he receives the report.
Ambassador Wilson's resignation will
be accepted whether or not the COM
plexion Of conditions in Mexico has
changed. He will be ordered to the
United States at once and the embassy
will be turned over to the first secre-
tary.
No successor to Ambassador Wilson
will be named until it has been de-
cided what policy the United States
will follow. ~
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-08
Counties Beuln Work

SAN DIEGO, May s.-Construction
has been started on the magnificent
building for Los Angeles, Orange,
Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside,
Imperial and San Diego counties on
the exposition grounds, by the John
Simpson Contracting company.
The building will be $50 by 225 over
all and three stories in height, to
house the exhibits OF the seven coun-
ties joining in its construction.
The total cost when finished will
be close to 100000, the contract for
construction alone being S62,25O.
The several county commissioners
design this building to contain the ex-
hibit of processes OF preparation of
products of Southern California for
market, with samples of those prod
ucts from every portion of the state
south Of the Tehachapi.
The building will stand at the en-
trance to 1O-acre tract planted with
every fruit tree that flourishes in this
district, the trees being put in so that
the visitor will see them in all stages
from planting to bearing.
Vegetable gardens are designed and
a typical Southern California bunga-
low farm house will be set in the midst
OF the tract.
The building under construction will
be built Of lumber, brick and plaster.
1t will contain exhibit rooms, quarters
for employees and offices for commits
sioners. A moving picture room also
will be included and the whole will be
decorated with flowers and vines.
The entire tract will be surrounded
by a pergola covered with Towering
plants and enclosed with rose and
vine hedge.
1t is to be a complete exhibit of
what may be done by intensive farm
ing in Southern California.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-08

Here is the greatest opportunl-
ty that has ever been presented
to the American government to
place families in self supporting
positions on small farms. There
is now in the valley an area of
$4,000 acres for which water will
be available at a cost of about
SO an acre, and the develop
ment of the valley has run so far
that there is now not the slight
est question that a family, once
established, can find good sup
port on twenty acres of this
ground.
This land was withdrawn from
entry several years ago, and
there is now no occupant of it
who has legal standing, while
there are many conflicting
claims which will be brought for
ward and urged for priority
when the land is reopened for
settlement, and the govern
ment has a difficult problem
facing it in devising a method
for distributing the land in a
beneficial way, which problem
it is now trying to solve.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-08
EIGHTY THOUSAND ACRES CAN Be MADE THE HOME SITE
FOR A HOST OF PEOPLE SEEKING FOR JUST
SUCH AN OPPORTUNITY
In this connection the Press

In this connection the Press
wishes to urge upon the govern
ment that a special law be pass
ed by congress allotting this
land under desert land regula-
tions, except that the land be
surveyed into twenty acre tracts
and only twenty acres be allot-
ted to any one claimant.
Upon this land, making all due
allowance for canals and roads.
there can be placed four thous-
and families, each with it's own
independent possession, and that
large enough for the support of
the family in comfort.
In making this suggestion, the
Press realizes that there will be
strenuous criticism, for there
are several hundred persons,
each of whom feels certain that
he will be able to secure from a
quarter section to a section for
his family.
But no man has gone upon this
withdrawn land but he has done
so against the command of the
government, and but very little
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-08

under amid the joyous shouts OF the
Democrats in control of the house.
The Republicans Witnessed the de-
Holiti,n Of Schedule X, sometimes re-
irrrcd t. as 'citadcl Of protection"
with mingled emotions. They pro-
tested vigorously, but in vain, against
the transfer Of won to free list, pre-
dieting that it meant disaster to COM
merce and the Democratic party.
To-day raw wool, embodied as par
aerlph ir the free list, was reached.
At cncc the house was thrown into a
turmoil. Republicans from Ohio AMI
the lntarn0untain country made dem
onstrati0n in opposition, arguing that
free wool meant ruin to a great indus
try and confusion to the party RESPONSE
bile. Leader Underwood let the debare
run for a few minutes and then he put
on the brakes. Free raw wool was
adopted by viva VOce vote. the ayes
Drowning The feeble cheers OF noes
that came from the minority side of
the chamber. Representative MOndell
Of Wyoming, who stands pat all the
time. declared that no country could
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-08
Jack Johnson's Trial

tBf UNITED PRESS ASSOClATlONSJ
CHICAGO, May S.-Strikingly pretty
and richly dressed, Belle Schrieber tes-
titled today nthe federal court at the
trial OF Jack Johnson, charged with
violating the Mann white slave act
She told the story of her relations with
the fighter, and detailed alleged trips
from The state.
Before the Schrieber girl was called,
Estelle Palmer testified that the girl
was once an inmate of a Pittsburg re-
sort, where she was known as .Taque
Allen.
Charles Sampson testified that John
son and Miss Schrieber came to his
store in October, 1910, the negro buy
ing Si190 worth Of furniture selected
by the girl.
Several Washington baseball players
were admitted to the hearing, although
the general public was not.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-08

remain great without a great wool in
dustry. He had visions Of soup houses
and the people clad i'll rags as re-
suit Of free wool Representative
Willis OF Ohio, another Republican,
spoke in like vein. He tainted the
Democrats for change OF front on this
proposition.
Representative Payne urged the
adoption Of moderate rates on wool
embodied in bill he had introduced
Snd Representative Sharp OF Ohio. q
Democrat, offered an amendment levy
ing 90 per cent on raw wool, which
was defeated. Representative Sharp
protested against the free trades in
wool.
THE free wool provision is the
greatest achievement Of this measure
said Representative Harrison OF New
York. at spells the doom of the sys-
tenn Of protection in the United States.
It will be an economic crime to con-
time to force the people OF this cOun-
try t" pay tribute TO the wool indus
Try"
Then the house moved on to an
ether matter-the tariff board. The
Republicans and Progressives want
ed provision put in the bill authoriZ-
ing the creation Of a tariff board. but
as usual they were beaten.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-08
More Skeletons Found
[BY UNITED PRESS AssoCIArIONs1

OAKLAND, May S.-The discovery
today of more bones in tunnel lead
ing beneath the old Swedish church
to nearby bank caused additional
mystery surrounding the unearthing of
the skeletons of a woman and five
children yesterday. Also the thigh
bones of a woman and the skull of a
child were found in the tunnel last
night. These We're probably fifty feet
from the house where the skeletons
We're found yesterday. Medical apthori-
ties scott at the theory that the bones
are those used in medical colleges, say
ing the major separation at the joints
does not correspond with dissection
rules. The police investigation is vel
fruitless.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-08
Green Eyed Monster

SANTA MONICA, May s.-Green-
eyed monsters that were the image
OF sea serpents darted in and out
among the piles Of the long wharf to-
day. So frightened was A. p. HanIon
Of Los Angeles, at the aspect Of one
that swan directly beneath him as he
stood at the railing of the pier fishing
that his pole fell from his hands into
the water. The big creatures were
black fish about thirty-five feet long.
They seem to skim the surface with
most OF their bodies out of the water
and with their eyes of green, furnish
abundant material for sea serpent stor-
les. Four or five Of them have haunted
the pier for two days driving away
smaller fish, but constituting in them
selves still greater attraction.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-08
Los ANGELES HAY MARKET
WILL SOON MAKE ADVANCE

On several occasions during the last
few weeks the Press has referred to the
low prices prevailing for hay, which is
not warranted by the statistical condi-
tion Of the hay supply. Now this paper
has information from Los Angeles that
the small supply there is getting well
cleaned up, and there is reason to ex-
pect an early advance in values.
Reports from over the entire coast
as Tar north as the Washington line
are TO the effect that there will be
very short crop \of hay, and imports
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-08
Electricians Strike

(BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
SAN FRANCISCO, May 4.-Secretary
Junkins Of the light and power council
of California, which ordered the elec-
trical workers to strike, affecting a
score OF California cities, stated today
that the Pacific Gas and Electric cor
p0ratton employees at Napa, Dixon, Fol-
son, Alta, New Castle, Deercreek and
Grass Valley have quit work. Similar
word is expected from other cities.
The strike is aimed directly at the Pa
cific corporation. Junkins declared the
strike is complete, although the cor
poration officials claim only thousand
men are out. Street car traffic in Oak
land, Berkeley and Alameda is disrupt
nI
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-08
Release convlcts

AUSTIN. Tex, May s.-To lessen
the cost Of maintaining the state penf-
tentiary system, which is facing bank
ruptcy, the legislative committee,
which has been making an investigation
Of conditions in the prison communities,
recommends that about eight hundred
convicts be given their liberty. Cover
nor Colquitt will give the report Of the
committee careful consideration.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-08
TARIFF BILL PASSAGE
IN THE HOUSE TODAY

IBY UNITED PRESS ASSoCIATIONsl
WASHINGTON, May s.-The Under
wood tariff bill carrying out Wilson'S
campaign promises, will be passed by
the house late today The minority
opposition Is expected To he feeble
Three roll calls, however, are expected
to delay passage until 6 o'clock. About
a dozen Democrats are expected to op-
pose the bill. The fifteen Progress
sives are about evenly divided When
the house met the completed enroll
ment bill was presented for final read
in. 1t showed no important changes
from the original form.
WASHINGTON, May S.-Thc final
prop to the wool schedule Of the eX-
isting tariff law. which has been de
nounced for years, was kicked from
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-08
Tipping

SACRAMENTO. May S.-Despite a
spirited defense OF tipping Assembly,
man Mcdonald, who declared the prac-
lice the inalienable right of an Ameri-
can citizen" reconsiderahOn Of the
Judson anti-tpping bill passed last
night by the assembly, was voted down
today.
BlOOdgood Of Los Angeles made the
point, "it is time for the public to be
relieved from paying the salaries of en-
nlOyeS for emnlOYerS"
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-08
NEW BU|LO|NG IN GAP Y
IN BUSINESS QUARTER

1t is regularly announced today that
w. T. Bill has let the contract to J. l..
Travers to erect a building 25xiOO feet
in the gap on the north side Of Main
street, adjoining the store of C. w.
Collins. At that point there is a gap
in the buildings Of IS feet, and it is
believed the remaining so feet will soon
be filled.
1t is understood that Mr.. Bill has
leased the new building to friend in
Redlands for a gents furnishing store
and that it will be occupied as soon as
the building can be completed.
Mr.. Travers reports that he will be-
gin construction at once,
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-08
HOW THE GOVERNMENT CAN SOLVE
ONE BIG RECLAMATION PROJECT

of it even in this way has been
improved.
The supreme interest now lies
in the making of homes for the
American families, and here is
great big opportunity along
this line, one which the Press
hopes Congressman Kettner and
Senator Works will take under
consideration.
Most Of the land in question
is soft and well adapted to gar
dens, vineyards and orchards.
Much of it is near the main line
of the railroad, where produce
could be shipped to market. By
a single act providing for the
allotment of the land in this way
Congress can bring indepen-
dence and prosperity to several
thousand families and add mil
lions to the wealth of the coun-
try, while the claimants can
themselves, without much trou-
BILE and with little expense, ar
range for the water needed for
the irrigation of their land.
Do you not believe the great
est work the government can do
is to make prosperous homes?
Then will you not write to Con-
gressman Kettner or Senator
Works, urging that they inter-
est themselves in bringing this
about?
Let us get away from the idea
of speculation in land for the
enrichment of those holding
large farms back to the idea that
is fundamental in our land laws
of giving homes to the people.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-08
Irrigation District Association

A company of citizens interested in
the progress Of the Imperial Irrigation
District met in the opera house yestef-
day to organize an association to arouse
interest in the District and to discuss
ways and means for its completion. E.
E. Bennett Of Calexico was elected
chairman and E. s. Cook, Of Heber,
secretary
A mass meeting Of all the citizens
interested in these matters has been
called to assemble at the court house
next Saturday at 1 80 p. m, and to
meet with the directors Of the District
next Tuesday at the same hour.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-08

from distant states are expected before
many months.
In the valley the harvest of alfalfa
nay is in full progress and the cutting
Of barley hay is about to begin in earn
est. This implies great tonnage Of hay
ready for shipment, and considerable
Of it has been going to market, in spite
OF the relatively low price. With the
apparent certainty Of an early advance
1T values, however, the farmers will
probably be inclined to hold back ship
mertS for a time.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-08
Suffraoette Trials

lBy UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSI
LONDON, May S.-The hearing OF
Mrs. Flora Drummond, Miss Annie
Kenney and other militant suffragettes
on charges Of disturbing the peace was
resumed in Bow Street court today
policement testified that the women
also made inflammatory speeches.
Scores Of Scotland Yard detectives
are working today on the st. Paul's
case. The home office of the
suffragettes placed the bomb in the
but the women are silent.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-08
Medicoe Meet
"6UICOS W6CG
TDv TYNTTNn DDEcC ACCnOY

tBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
SAN BERNARDINO, May 8.-The
forty-eighth annual meeting Of the
Southern california Medical Society is
being held here today at Arrowhead,
with $50 physicians attending. The
tuberculine test and use OF vaccine oc-
cupied the morning session. A discus
sion of the Friedman reputed tuber-
titled today in the federal court at the
perS We're read,
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-08
Serious for Jordan

SACRAMENTO, May S.-Persistently
reporting that the findings of the COM
mitlee investigating The office Of Sec
retary of State Jordan will be severe,
each member was bound to secrecy
during the consultation, not even the
usual stenographer being admitted
and no one will discuss the question
II is expected the report will be made
Saturday or Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-08
Bryan In Washington


WASHINGTON. May 8.-Secretary
of State Bryan returned from California
today.
Japan's protest against the California
bill has not been completed yet and 1t
is believed it will reach the State de-
partment after the California legisla-
ture law is in effect. 1t is believed Am
bassador Chinda is deferring action
until Governor Johnson signs it. Presi-
dent Wilson is expected to wire Cover
nor Johnson again in regard to the ad-
ministration's attitude.
Secretary Bryan announced that; he
would confer with the president late
today, making complete report on his
mission. The state department coun-
cillor John Bassett Moore has already
prepared an analysis Of the California
law, regarding its cOnstitutionality.
Although there is nothing to confirm il
it is generally believed here that Gov
ernor Johnson promised Bryan he
would not sign the bill until Bryan's
Official report had been delivered to
the president and he had had time to
Voice any comment. Bryan will go to
Baltimore tonight, proceeding to New
York tomorrow for, speech there in
the evening.
1t is reported Bryan also told the
president a situation exists in Califor-
MIA which must be met, that Asiatic
aggression in certain communities must
be checked, but the chief problem con-
fronting it is how to check it.
1t is understood Japan is willing
to cOncede nearly everything demanded
through a new treaty that would pre-
serve the national honor. 1t is admit
ted that it will require time to nesoti
ale a treaty, and meanwhile the en-
forcement of the Webb bill would COM
plicate the situation. The japanese
have unofflcially intimated that the! are
willing to act slowly on the Webb bill.
When formal protest is acknOwl-
edged Secretary Bryan and Ambassador
Chinda will begin a conference to de-
eide on the manner in which court
action to test the consttutionality of
the California law shall be instituted.
Menance to Peace
WASHINGTON. May S.-Japan has
accepted the administration sending
Bryan to California in the spirit in
which the move was made, and the
passage of the California land bill will
not menace American peace. Japan re-
sents California's action, but does not
believe the American people will en-
dorse the Webb act. 1t also does not
expect the measure will be enforced.
This was the opinion today OF those IN
closest touch with the situation when
it was learned movement is in effect
in California to delay the enforcement
Of the Webb BILL until a new treaty
covering the main features Of the meas
ure is negotiated.
Bryan personally reported to Wilson
on his trip and told him majority
OF the California legislators believed
the bill must pass. But he told him he
believed the administration friends in
California are ready to vote down the
measure in referendum if it is apparent
the measure would cause national EN-
barrassment. Wilson and Bryan dis
cussed at length the message Wilson
will send to Johnson.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-08
Killed His Qauuhter

PHILADELPHIA, May s.-Slashing
the throats while they slept, Mrs.
Blanche, twenty-five month sold and
Agnes, three months old. She is be-
lieved to be insane.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-08
Case AGAINST Heha

FORT SCOTT, May S.-Federal
cases against Eugene V. Debs, former
Socialist candidate for president, and
J. |. Sheppard and Fred Warren, pub
fishers OF Socialist newspaper at Gil
rard, Kansas, charging attempt to OBJ
struct justice, were dismissed here to-
day on instructions from the attorney
general.
This ends several months Of litiga-
ton, which resulted from govern
ment charge Of misuse Of the mails
brought against those connected with
the Girard paper.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-08
Paw Your Don License

Dog license taxes are now dSe and
payable, and all owners Of dogs are
asked to get tags at once. The city
ordinance provides for killing all un-
licensed dogs, and I have no option in
enforcing the law. +. F. CUMMINGS.
City Marshal. 5
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-08
Under the Arcades

Winthrop Pier is in Riverside on bus.
iress.
The New York store reports a
steady increase in business.
The Valley Shoe Store has received
new shipment of canvas shoes.
The Lone Star Grocery has an at
tractive window display OF sardines.
The new office and warehouse Of A.
w. Rogers & Co. at Main and 4th is
now about completed and Is being oc-
Cupied.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-08
Against tuberculosis

SACRAMENTO, May 8.-The senate
today passed two bills intended to
combat tuberculosis. One provides for
State farms for sufferers, the counties
paying the expenses Of patients sent
there. The other provides for State
health officers to keep tuberculosis
statistics
Imperial Valley press., 1913-05-08

Parties Wishing Storage Space
We have leased the large sheet iron
warehouse formerly occupied by Hamil-
ton Supply Co. and are prepared to han
die any and all kinds Of storage busi-
ness. See Pioneer Transfer Co. at office
on 5th just N. Of Main. Phone Main 1.
ADV. If