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Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
To Perfect Naval Basis

WASHINGTON. Jan. 15.-An expert
army and navy board, headed by Gen
eral Leonard Wood, l.. 5. A., is to start
soon for the United States naval sta
ton at Guantanamo and perfect the
plans for making that station practic-
ally imDrrgnahle in view of its es-
SrntiaI Importance TO the defenseS of
the Panama canal.
Plans TO prevent the eastern en-
trance to the canal from being taken
in flank by attacking powers have been
worked out el&horately by the army
and navy colleges. The experts agreed
that the best defense requires that the
forts at Guantanamo should bear The
hrunt of an attack from the sea side
and that the American fleet should op-
crate in flank from base, which is to
be made as nearly as possible impreg-
nahlF. This plan is as absolutely per
feet from the strategic point of view
as the military experts of both the
army and navy can devise.
II is contaminated in the scheme
that the British base at Jamaica. Of
course. he neutralized by the prepara-
tiunS for Guantanamo.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
ReoeaI Of Free Cana!

w NANfilNGION, Jan. 10."NenatOr
Root has introduced bill to amend the
provision eXempting American coast
wise ships from the payment of tolls.
The bill is expected to reopen the en-
tire question Of Panama tolls now at
issue with Great Britain and to pave
the way for a new discussion of the
subject in the senate.
senator Root gave notice that he
would speak January 81 in support Of
his bill. and it is understood that a
number Of other senators will debate
the question.
Many members of the senate have
declared recently that they favored
meeting Great Britain's objections to
the canal law by repeating the free toll
provision rather than submit the whole
subject to arbitration on the question
Of the right of the United States to
grant free passage to American owned
ships. Senator Root opposed the free
toll provision when the act was passed
last summer and since then has favor
ed either arbitration or the striking
out of the clause.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
ALLIES ARE DETERMINED
TO RESUME OPERATIONS
[BY UNITED PRESS AssoC1ArIONsl

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
LONDON. Jan. i5.-A Sofia dispatch
confirms the report that Czar Ferdinand
and his advisers started at midnight
for Mustapha Pasha TO consult with
General Sabaff, commander OF the Btf1-
garian army about Tchatalja forts.
This is believed to indicate that the
allies are in earnest in their declara-
ton to resume war when the powers
present the final note to Turkey. Res
chd Pasha. heading the Turkish en-
voys. conferred long today with the
German ambassador.
LONDON. Jan. t5.-The decision de-
finitely to break up the peace confer
ence in London simultaneously with
the presentation to the Turkish govern
ment of the note of the European pow
ers was reached by the chiefs of the
peace delegations of the Balkan al
lies.
The resolution of the representatives
of Bulgaria, Greece, Montenegro and
Servia will be communicated to the
porte in formal note. At the same
time it was decided to instruct the
commanders Of the armed forces of the
allies in the field 10 terminate the ar
since December 3.
Since that date hostilities between
Bulgaria and Servia on the one side
and Turkey on the other have entirely
ceased Greece. which did not sign
the armstice protocol, however. has
continued fighting against Turkey, both
on sea and land. with varying success.
Montenegro also. which nOminally
was a party to the armistice, has been
engaged in the interim in many Skir-
miShes with the troops forming the
garrison of the Turkish fortress OF
Scutari which shows no signs of yield
ing. 1t is believed that the Ottoman
troops there, most of whom form par
of the regular army. are fairly well
provided with food and ammunition.
Ianina. in the south Of EplruS. was
the rallyinG point for Turkish troops
who escaped from Monastir and other
places in Macedonia and Albania. The
Greeks have closed all approaches to
the fortress from the south. but to
The north and west the communica-
ti0nS are still open.
Conflicting reports as to conditions
in the great fortress of AdrlanOplc are
current. hut it appears evident That
the Turkish troops and inhabitants Of
the city are suffering greatly from lack
Of supplies. They have been beSieged
ever since the last week of October
by the Bulgarians. who have since been
reinforced hy large bodies of Ser
XiaO~
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
Considering Petitions

The afternoon session was set apart
for the consideration of petitions ask
ing the board to appropriate $4,000 10
secure an appropriation from the gov
ornment for the storage of the water
of the Colorado. 1t is claimed there
are about 1000 signatures to the petit
tiOnS. but there is a counter claim tina:
the signatures We're not obtained IN
many cases with the full understand
ing of those who signed. 1t is alleged
that in many cases citizens of the val
ley We're asked if they favored an ap-
preparation of fifty millions for the con-
trnl Of the water of the Colorado. and
when they replied in the affirmative.
they We're presented the petition to
sign. which they and without realizing
that the petition asked for an approprl-
alton from the irrigation district.
Secretary Melton has c0rresponded
with senators and congressman regard
ing the question. and from Senator
Works a reply has been received which
i not altogether favorable.
The members of the board. like eV
eryhody else in the valley, are i'll favor
of the appropriation for the control of
the. river. but there is an underlyin"
feeling that the money to he used by
the district should be 80 used in a
business Ike way, and it seemed ap-
parent from the discussion this after
noon that whatever the decision of the
board may he it will be on cOnServa-
five lines
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
DIRECTORS OF THE DISTRICT
ARE IN SESSION TODAY

The directors of Imperial irrigation
district met last evening and after a
long session adjourned to meet today,
at the day meeting large number of
Interested citizens Of the valley being
present.
There was considerable Of sur
prise in the report submitted by Treas
Melton in the showing of The large
percentage of taxes paid. the report
showing S20.740.96 collected out of
a possible collection of about S2S 900.
II had been thought the percentage
of collections would appear much
smaller.
The report Of expenditures. which
covers the entire history Of the dis
trict. including the expenses prelimi-
nary to organization. shows the fol
lowing summary: General fund,
S3635.63: salaries. ss53O.15: furni-
ture and fixtures S966: interest
s62s.09; stationery and printing,
S2Si.6o.
Balance on hand S669S.S2
There was discussion regarding the
fitting up Of the new office il the
Masonic temple. though no action was
taken. 1t appeared that about sl2O0
might be required for that purpose.
Attorney HaineS was called on to
give his opinion regarding the cleo
ton to be held February ;. He stated
that in addition to the election of an
assessor-taX collector and treasurer.
there would be required the election
of directors from the CaleXico. lmpe-
rial and HoItville districts. and that in
each case the directors would be elect
ed by the citizens of the respective
districts. and not at large.
The law provides that on petition
the directors can order that voting shall
be at large on the directors. but there
having been no such petition, it il ne
cessary t0 follow the original pIan
and MessrS. Hamilton and Pound. the
Ell Centre and Brawley directors hold
ing over. the citizens of those districts
will have no voice in the selection of
directors this year
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
Expensive Economy
(BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSl

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1O.-DemOCrat-
ic heads are shaken in disapprOval of
o neat flexible Russia leather-bound
volume. whose gold stamped cover an
nounced that it is the report of the
hearings held by a subcommittee Of the
committee of the district of Columbia,
on The Purchasing Methods of'the
District"
ITO put out a report of conversation
on local economy in a binding that
would fit a $40 book" groaned a vel
eran today. ''is poor service to De-
mOcracy."
The only Pacific coast member Of
the committee on the district of Co
lumbia is Julius Kahn, one Of the mi
nority. which is not responsible for
The Russia leather
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
Rebels Kill American

MEXICO CITY, Jan. i5-One Ameri-
can was killed in the attack yesterday
by rebels on Ell Potrero, an American
owned hacienda near Paso del Macho,
in the state Of Vera Cruz. Meage" d.
tails are at hand, but it appears tina; he
was the only one Of 80 foreigners in
jured. The attack lasted more than an
hOur
The disappearance Of the manager.
\. II. Lawrence, is explained Dy the
fact that ne took flight.
After the attack the body Of an
American sugar maker, whose name is
not known, was found in the power
house. A stray bullet had killed him.
ly from the United States.
The loss from the attack includes
four ruraleS and six rebels killed
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
Desperate Burglar Chase
[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS

SOUTH PASADENA, Jan. 15.-Dr.
John Payne fought battle with q
masked negro burglar last night. The
when discovered. After his ammuni-
ton was exhausted Payne grappIed
with him and was beaten on the heaQ
with revolver, suffering a fractured
skull. but the doctor succeeded in
wrestling from the negro his wife's
jewel case. containing diamonds val
ued at $4,000. A posse is pursuing the
burglar, who crossed the San Gabriel
river.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
White Sox Coming
[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS

PASADENA. Jan. 13.-Charles CO.
miskcy, president Of the Chicago base
hall club Of the American league will
arrive in Pasadena within a few days
to arrange details for the entertain :
ment Of the White Sox on their coming
southern California tour. 1t is stated
geles games may be the Maryland hO-
tel here. Bungalow quarters on the
hotel grounds probably will be select
ed. A diamond will be fitted up al
Tournament park for practice
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15

The directors the first thing this
morning took up the question of Sc
lecting an engineer. and had before
them the applications from no less
than % men. The embarrassing fea-
ture of the case was that each one
of these men, according to his creden-
tialS. was the best thing that ever
happened. and it seemed shame not
to employ all of them when they We're
So. capable.
The entire forenoon was consumed
by the board considering the various
applicants for office and just before
adjourning for noon recess the board
voted to select \. \. Anderson. The
Young man chosen is a son OF A. An
dersOn of FL Centre, and he came here
a short time since from salt Lake city.
The task for which the engineer Is
selected is a temporary one. which IS
expected to require but few weeks.
and il is felt that the work was not
Of nature that requires man OF
wide experience and mature Judgment.
though the ycung man selected has had
as good experience as his years per
nit
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
Rockefeller Must Appear
lBY UNITED PRESS AssoCIATIO

IBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSI
WASHINGTON. Jan. i5.-Dr. Rich
ardson, who was sent to Miami. Fla.
to examine William Rockefeller, re
ported to the money trust probers that
Rockefeller will be able to appear for
testimony before the house commit
Tee. without endangering his health He
said a long examination might injure
him. but there was no danger of short
testimony. ROckefelIers private ply
sicianS recently declared teStifynG
would ieopardize his life. 1t is be
licvod Chairman Puio will order tile
millionaire To appear Immediately.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
Anti-Alien Bill
UNITED PRESS ASGOCIATI0NS1

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 15.-Slate Sen
atOr Sanford Of Ukiah will refuse to
abandon proposed anti-alien legislation.
according to his declaration here to-
day! Sanford declared that his first
measure to be introduced in the senate
will be land bill directed against
aliens not eligible to citizenship. San
ford was leader in the anti-japanesc
agitation and proposed legislation four
years ago that called forth personal
action 'on the part Of Colonel Roosc-
welt then president
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
Kissed From the Stana

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 15.-Stand-
Ing alone before a bitterly hostile mass
meeting of club women which had con-
Vened for the purpose Of planning his
recall last evening, Judge Weller at
tempted to speak in his own defense
only to meet a volume of Kisses that
almost drove him from the platform.
The recall was launched because the
Judge reduced the bail of a prisoner
charged with an Offense against girls.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
Investigate Her Charges

WASHINGTON. Jan. i5.-The sen
ate will authorize the investigation Of
Crow Indian affairs after the charges
brought by Mrs. Helen Pierce Gray be
fore the committee on Indian affairs.
The resolution calls for information
but climinaied- the secretary Of the in
terror rs 4 source.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
Wireless For AeropIanes
[BY UNITED PRESS associate

SAN DIEGO. Jan. I5.-A new army
wireless system for use of war aero
planes is said to be Il success follow
in" exhaustive experiments here A
government aviation school biplane cir
cled the cruisers North Dakota and
Colorado 'and succeeded in sending
messages to operators on the warships.
The test is unot1icially regarded as fl
nal. 1t is said that the new appa-
ratus will be used extensively in The
Snrlng mamemNerS near Now York.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
Wants Postal Telegraph

SACRAMENTO, Jan. t5.-Senator
Brown of Los Angeles has introduced
a joint resolution calling on congress
to establish telegraph system in con-
nection with the pOstOffice department.
The resolution declares that because
the postal system is not taxed the gov
ernment could provide cheaper rates
and better service
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
Senators Are Elected

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-New sena-
tors reported elected yesterday are
Colorado, former Governor Thomas
ShafrOth. Democrat; Idaho, William f.
BOrah, Republican, reelected: Massa-
chusetts, J. w. Weeks, Republican
Michigan, VIM. Alden Smith, Republi-
can, reelected: Montana, Inomas J
Walsh Democrat,
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
Rivers Wins From Cross

NEW YORK, Jan. f5.-Joe Rivers of
Los Angeles outpointed Leach Cross.
q local lad. in 10 rounds last night
Cross cXcpllcd in the first two rounds
though Rivers proved the better in
lighter. Cross scored the only knock
down in the second. From that time
on Rivers was so fast that he had it all
his own way. Cross was almost knocked
out in the tenth. Both weighed frar-
ton under 1873 pounds.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
Report on Purchase

While it i possible that The ques-
tlon of acquiring the irrigation Sys-
TEN Will he discussed at length before
the meeting adjourns today. Judge
Haines said this morning that a copy
Of Judge BordWell's opinion is now
being prepared for the district. bat it
is not yet in hand. and he is not
prepared to make any rccommenda-
tions based on the decision
II had been generally expected that
the question would come ub at length
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15

The Pioneer Transfer 90. il prepared
10 handle your baggage or any kind Of
dray work at reasonable prices. Of
iico IN Fiflh street lust north Of Main
sIrcet. Phone Main I.-AdNerIsement.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
FRIEDMAN ASKS UNITED
STATES TO INVESTIGATE
GBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS

tBf UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
BERLIN, Jan. t5.-Dr. Frederick
Franz Friedman, discoverer Of re-
puted cure for tuberculosis, today mas
written to American Consul General
Thackers at Berlin inviting the Amer
lean government to investigate his
cure. This is DR.. Friedmann's first
invitation to any government. He has
promised that in the next issue OF the
Berlin Medical sOciety's journal ne
WI explain his recent refusals to give
claims
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
MORE RAIN IS PREDICTED
FOR THE COAST TONIGHT
lBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS

predicted by the local weather office
for tonight. 1t will be a great bless
ing, as soaking rain is badly needed
throughout southern California.
The weather conditions in the valley
this afternoon began to assume con-
ditiOnS which bear out the prediction.
The sky is thoroughly overcast and the
atmosphere. has the feeling of mOiS-
ture.
SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 15.-Three
inches of rain had fallen in Eureka yes
terday and, with lesser precipitationS,
the sOutheasterly storm that ragged
along the northern California coast was
moving southwark. growing milder as
it progressed. The forecast was that
there would probably be rain south Of
the Tehachapi today.
From DunSmlir to Seattle and east
ward to Spokane there were mingled
heavy rains and SHOWS, that weighted
down the telephone and telegraph wires
and everywhere hindered cOmmunica-
ton.
At Summit, Cal, there were 80
inches of snow, about half the amount
al the corresponding season last year.
The weather bureau said that both the
rain and the snow were needed and
would be of great benefit, both imme-
dlately TO the soil and as a reservoir
for future needs
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
More Thousands Strike

tBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSI
NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-Twenty
thousand waist and dress makers
struck today. The striking garment
makers now total 10000
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
Don't Eordet

Kelly keeps the best of everything
in his line-ornamental stock, gardeG
anc flower seeds. bulbs, etc. alfalfa
seed the best ever. KelIy's Nursery.
west Of poStOffice Advertisement. II
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
Criminal

People vs.. Z. L. Johnson, J. C.
kendrick and u. II. Williams s-Indict-
ment for criminal conspiracy on trial
Continued to January l6
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
Ed pnvco ,pue and vcenefer

We can move anything anywhere
with care and safely. What have you
Got? Get our figures. Office 522 Main.
Phone 2.-Advcrtsement.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
Mrs. w. z. cox-Musjc Teacher

Studio on Broadway. near 5th. Spe-
eial attention to latest method. Pupils
may enter for fall term nOw.-Ady. f.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
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L,4r H-.i',oc. scr fc..
Err # l'. f.. ..'1c- - I've CIV
i. oTtrpd fu. ..5-n h9Er cash, vcfi
aIapled fur bnjr,iu& house. close III.
,, too large f3r present owner. In
uuire al Press Office or Of any real
estate ageni.-AdYeTtisem If
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
IN THE COURTS

In the superior court of the state
Of California. in and for the county of
Imperial. Hon. Franklin J. Cole. Judge.
Tuesday. January IA. 1913:
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15

Prof. Nuhr-MUsic Teacher
Lessons un ANN Instrument Quick
:t ana easiest methods. Ra@irpin-
lily. Jt0 BrnaGWay. 80
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15

Dr. q. Y. Holt, graduate and licensea
veterinarian. Phone 1923, Imperial, Gsi-
advertisement. ff
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
Wood, Wood

Order your wood now at the enter.
prise Grocery Co.-Advertsement 222
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
TRANSFERS OF VALLEY REALTY
Compiled by the Peoples Abstract
and Trust Company
Deeds

SaIlie B. Patton. guardian of Cliff
ton Patton, minor. to Y B. Campbell.
w. z of NE. Il of section i3. 1913,
OF lots 2, 3, Is and II in section ii
and lots 27 and % in section II, all
in tract rs.
Imperial Valley Improvement COM
paany, to Tena Redmond, lot 3, block
so, Imperial.
Margaret A. RutIedge and James,
her husband, to C. A. Stice, Sc. u
of section 16, 1911.
j. H. Harden and Ocia. his wife, to
j, R. Turley, lot 3, block 1902, Holt
vile.
Ethel L. Varney and George. her
husband. to l.. J. Varney. lot 1, section
II. 1914. being the NE. 4 OF the
NE. 4 Of section f2, 1914. 40 acres.
q. E. Walters. guardian OF Florence
E. Walters, a minor, to L. A. Nash. IN
divided half interest in W. u of S.W.
\ OF section 27. 14-t5, being tract
81 and S. Il of NE. u of section 33,
14-15, being tract IS; $50 acres.
Conrad f. Walters to L. A. Nash.
undivided half interest in tracts IS
F. G.. Paulin and Mary, his wife. to
Edwin A. Meserve, block 10S, Imperial
subdivision No. 4.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
Patents

United States land office to Edward
j. Standlee. assignee, n y Of w. u
of tract 1870, section IS, 1914. 80
acres; being n. Y of S.W. 4 Of sec
Same to Peter H. CovinSton. S. z
Of section 32. i2-114. 16G acres.
Same to Nora B. Townsend. assignee,
tract A, t7-t5, 80 acres. being n. Y
Of NV. z of section I. LIE.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
Final Certificates

United States land office to Edgar
5; Bellwood. homestead, lots 9 and
10 Of section 33. 1915.
Same to Leroy NJ. Lyon, assignee,
w. Y of w. Y of tract 106, 1913, so
acres.
Same to Vernon +. StockweH, n. Y
of tract ~. 1914. 100 acres.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15
Question of Engineers

today, and possibly some definite order
issued to that end.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-15

The remedies are guaranteed not to
contain bran, linseed meal, chat or any
adulterant whatever. They are COM
posed Of pure drugs only. If you have
sick animal of any kind get
National remedy, use it and if you
get results come in and pay for it if
you do not don't pay us a cent.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-07-31
FOR NlGHTGOWN OR NEGLIGEE
Exclusively Pretty Robes Serve Both
Purposes-Crepe de Chine and
White Lace Chiefly Used.

Alluring robes in delicately colored
crepe de chine and white lace are list
ed as nightgowns, but may quite as
properly be worn as negligees, and
most women buy them for that pur-
pose. The back and front, each cut
from a single breadth of double-width
crepe de chine, are so gradually sloped
from the lower edge-fnished with
an a-jour-headed hem-to the bust,
that nowhere is there an atom too
much 'fullness. At the top the crepe
de chine width at back and front are
opened at the right side and drawn in
a point to that shoulder, while the
other side is caught under the left
arm. The entire lower section is
swung from deep yoke of white lace
whose neck is drawn taut by a rib
bon run beading after the robe is on,
for there is no other opening and no
fastening to bother with The elbow
sleeves are simply wide puffs Of lace
ending in narrow ruffles gathered with
ribbon and beading.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-07-31
KNIFE. SCRATCH KILLS

A knife scratch cost the life Of a
Brooklyn, N. Y. surgeon, DR.. A. T.
Bristow, recently. DR.. Bristow died
from blood poisoning contracted while
operating for appendicitis at the Long
Island College hospital. He scratched
IA finger with the point of the knife
While there was no visible wound he
felt the sting and Immediately washed
the finger with an antiseptlo solution.
Two days later blood poisoning set IN.
DIR. Bristow was in his siXty-second
year. He was graduated from Yale in
hS73 and three years later took his
medical degree at the College Of Phys
icians and Surgeons. He was a visit
ing surgeon to the Long Island Col
lege, st. Johns, Kings County, Long
island States and other hospitals and
consulting surgeon to several '-ether
institutions. He was editor ;of' the
New York States Journal of Medicine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-07-31
CHURCH SELLS FOR ST

One dollar for an old church was
the bid offered few days ago, lat Clair
fontaine, a delightful place near Ram
bouillet, France. The edifice is of a
quaint Romance architecture and was
put up for sale recently. The only bid
received for it was the small amount
mentioned. Since then the offer still
remains open and new bid has been
made raising the sum to. $1.65. The
mayor and the cure are wondering
what will be the next offer. A letter
written to the Paris papers by the viii
lage magistrate says that intending
purchasers may if they like also secure
the ground on which the church stands
and which, faces beautiful avenue of
sycamores. Only the price of the
ground, like that; Of the old church,
remains to be bargained for. The rea-
son why the church is to be sold seems
to be that it can no longer be kept up.
So, at least, the cure appears to say.
The members Of the congregation are
too poor to pay for the repairs.