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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-10-20
Accused Smugglers
Plead Not Guilty

The Is customs guards, two Chinese
and the two watchmen Of the Pacific
Mail steamship company who were
arrested recently through the efforts
of Special Treasury Agent Tidwell and
Surveyor OF Port Wardell. pleaded not
guilty today in the federal court to
the charge of conspiring to smuggle
opium into the port. The cases were
continued q week for trial
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-10-20
REPORT ON WATER
SYSTEM IS READY
viii Form Basis for New
Reduced Rates in Fire
insurance

Assistant City Engineer Ransom
has prepared and submitted to Rolla
V. Watt a complete report on the
condition OF the high pressure water
system, so that Watt and other mem
bers Of the board of fire underwriters
may have full data on which to base
a probate reduction in rates.
The report states in part that the
high pressure system contains 71-S1
miles Of distribution mains, $50 hy-
drants the Twin peaks reservoir with
a capacity of $500. 900 gallons; the
Ashbury heights tank. capacity $780,
coo gallons; pumping station No. l.,
capacity 1900 gallons per minute
against a pressure of 500 pounds per
square inch; pumping station No. 2.
with the same capacity; the Ashbury
heights pumping station, with 1,400
gallons pumping capacity per minute;
two steel freboats; So single cisterns.
with a capacity OF $4,000 gallons and
a double cistern with 10000 gallons.
Engineer Ransom has visited and
studied the systems of New York,
Boston and Philadelphia, and states
that san Francisco's high pressure
system is superior to them and any
other in the country.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-10-20
Golden Stream Heads
For u. S. Mint Here

BY reason of the order sent out
from the treasury department at
Washington directing the Seattle as
say office and other Offices in west
ern and northern states to tempo
rarily cease receiving gold. the local
mint will receive a large amount Of
bullion The order is said to have
been made necessary by the fact that
congress failed to appropriate funds
for the transportation of gold from
western assay Offices to minis. This
will result in swelling the receipts OF
the mint and mean large increase
in it's business.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-10-20

Carmen" repeated history at the
Tivoli last night
That is a roundabout way of saying
the opera was a success and well sung.
Give the leads their usual measure
of praise, which they deserved, surely,
and there is a large measure of adula-
ton left over for Miss Esther Mundell,
a San Francisco girl, who appeared as
Miehalena, perhaps the most pleasing
minor part in the piece. =
Miss Mundell is recently returned
student of Jean de Reszke. Her APP
pearance was greeted with applause
Her skilIful handling of the part, her
excellent voice and great stage pres
ence augured well for her future.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-10-20
GIRL SLAYER
FACES DEATH
CHARGE
Leah Alexander Booked at
Prison for Shooting J0-
Seph D. Van Baalen
Continued From Page 1


her hand would slip down and vio-
lent pinch would emphasize the re-
mark.
She wore a wedding ring. which she
said was given her by m. Van
Baalen," as she called him with a
stilted formality that accorded i'll with
her act of Saturday.
She acknowledged that she had
been divorced. then denied it, and
finally said it was nobody's business
If she had a hundred husbands.
She declared that she did not know
whether Van Baalen was dead or not.
They've told me all sorts of
things" she said some told me he
was read and others said not TO
worry he was ell right. I'm not go
ing TO worry until I really know"
When she was finally told the
truth and read it for herself in the
newspapers she showed little emo
ton, merely signing once OF twice
and pushing back her hair rather
YEARLY.
The future seems to trouble her not
when tell the truth, II will be all
right" she says.
Il will talk when the right time
comes
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-10-20

even took my Gun buttons and my
glasses. have come here without a
cent and without plan to begin life
over again."
Captain r. c. Works, uncle of Sen-
ator John D. Works, was q passenger
on the Buford from Guaymas. en-
route to Los Angeles. Works. at the
request OF United States Envoy Lind.
will make a report to Washington on
Mexican conditions.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-10-20

ton and old age three days ago and
was buried at sea.
p. L. Bell, from Culiacan, told Of
his recent experiences and said they
were similar to those Of at least 800
other passengers. Bell Is q graduate
Of Columbia university, a mining en-
gineer and rancher.
'"The rebels swooped down upon
me- he said, about one month ago
and absolutely cleaned me out. They
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-10-20
Thugs Hold Up Cook,
Threaten to Kill Him

John Mitchell, cook, at 271oh Mis-
sion street. was held up by three men
in the cafe at 1855 o'clock this morn
ing and robbed of IS. The three men
grabbed Mitchell and one OF the trio
drew a revolver. warning him not to
make an cutlery while the others made
away with the cash.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-10-20
HARTsooK PHOTO

Former Congressman James Daniel
Richardson. sovereign grand COM
mander. presides.
This session Is the occasion Of con-
ferring thirty-third degrees and the
appointment OF knights commander OF
the court of honor, the highest degrees
In Free Masonry. The election OF
those selected for these high honors
will probably take place tomorrow.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-10-20
HIGH MASONS MEET TO
CONFER 33RD DEGREE

WASHINGTON, Oct 2o.--The SUI
preme council OF the Ancient and Ac-
cepted Order Scottish Rite Free Ma
sonry for the southern jurisdiction.
mother council Of the world, gathered
this morning here In biennial session.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-10-20
Actress Bitten and
CIdWed BY Leopard

ROME. Oct. 20. - Adriana Casta-
magma, an actress. was badly bitten
and clawed by a leopard while posing
for q classical moving picture scene.
Her face and arms will be perma-
nertly dishgured.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-10-20
Prince of Monaco
Calls on President

WASHINGTON. Oct. 20.-The prince
of Monaco called on President Wilson
today and was received with the usual
diplomatic formality. This is the first
time any representative of Monte
Carlo has called at the White House.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-10-20
Too Late to Classify

YOUNG man wishes situation as private de-
tectiTei experienced Box 1875 Cau pffics.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-10-20
JAPAN WILL RUSH SHIPS

TOKYO, Oct. 20.-The Japanese gov
eminent believes Intervention by the
United States In Mexico Is Imminent
This explanation was given today at
the ministry Of marine for an order
to hold the battleships in readiness to
sail for Mexican waters.
On account OF Mexico's recent at
tempts to establish closer friendship
with Japan, any action by the Nip
ponese government will be watched
closely by the powers.
NUNS DRIVEN FROM CONVENT
GALVESTON. Oct. 2o-The story Of
how 33 Catholic nuns were driven at
midnight under fire from their con-
vent, of how unarmed men were shot
down for the gold in their teeth. was
told hero today by members Of band
of $50 refugees who arrived by
steamer from Tampico. Mexico. Nearly
all were destitute and had suffered
hardships.
Mother Mary vincent of the Order
of the Incarnate Word, In charge Of
the nuns. was compelled to leave
SIS. 900 in gold behind In their convent
near Torreon.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-10-20

ER|CANS
FLEE FROM
MEXICO
Receive Private Warnings
From Friends in U. S. Tell
ing Them to Leave

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 2o.-Many
Americans are fleeing from Mexico
City today as the result Of private
warning received from friends in the
United States telling them to get out,
and especially for those who have
women and children to leave as soon
as possible. Persops who received
these messages said they were APP
parently based on alleged inside In
formation from Washington regard
ing impending trouble between the
United States and Mexico. Repre-
sentatives of American business firms
are being recalled by their home Of
fees.
Huerta made 1t known today that
the presidential election will be held
October rs. as scheduled. This means
that Huerta will remain in Office UNI
til after that date.
There are I'VE parties in the Held,
and each has a candidate for the
presidency. In view OF the interna-
tionai situation in the country it is
absolutely certain that no candidate
can receive a majority of the votes
cast. The constitutional requires
that successful candidates must re-
ceive a majority of the votes cast.
1t is expected the crisis in the rela-
tons between Mexico and the United
States will come Immediately after
the election. After the announce
ment is made that the electors have
failed to choose . new president,
Huerta will continue in ONCE as the
constitution provides. ad interim.
The parties In the field and their
presidential candidates are:
Catholic. Frederick Gamboa; Fell
cista, Felix Diax: liberal. Manuel Ca
lero: liberal progressive. David de la
Fuente; anti-re-election, Velasquez
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26
Hunting Parents
Of Baby Found

The officers are still hunting for the
parents of the baby abandoned on the
steps of the farm home of Mr.. and
Mrs. U. S. Handley. 1t is the belief
of the authorities that only the pro-
tests of the mother prevented drown
ing of the child in New river, aban-
donment being compromise adopted
later.
1t is learned that a man and woman
were seen on the banks of the river a
few hours after the child was aban-
doned. The woman at that time was
crying loudly and was apparently pro-
testing against some act, and now it
is believed the man wanted to destroy
the child, but was induced by the
mothers emotions to leave the child at
the house instead.
A bottle left with the child had new
er been used and the child was not ac-
customed to using a bottle. From
this it is believed the bottle had just
been purchased, and using this as q
clue, the officers are trying to find
the parents.
In legal parlance the child is known
as John Doe, and is being cared for
at the expense of the state.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26
"Shepherd Of the
Hills is Coming

Manager W. B. Sawyer of the OPP
era House, following visit here earl
Ter in the week of Agent James A.
Feltz of "The Shepherd of the Hills"
announces that this masterpiece OF
Harold Bell Wright will be presented
at the Opera House two evenings and
one matinee. On January l there will
be a matinee and evening performance
and on January one presentation IN
the evening.
The success of Harold Bell Wright's
novel, "The Shepherd of the Hills
made into a play by it's author in col
laboration with Fishery w. Reynolds
is proving just as big hit on the
stage as it does in book form.
The story of the play is based on a
somewhat dramatic plot of mystery
An unknown comes into the Ozark
mountains and because of his clerical
bearing and readiness to officiate TO:
the regular pastor of the mountain
GERS who live so much to themselves
are willing to let the man live the life
Ct partial recluse He makes friends
with one family and volunteers for the
place of shepherd In this guise he
attempts to exploit the wrOngdoine
of his son who several years previous
ly had come into the mountains and
wronged one of the young women
Her father has vowed deadly ven
geance on the betrayer of his daught-
err, but he has disappeared leaving nc
traces of his whereabouts. 1t is gen
orally supposed that he is dead. The
good shepherd wins the love and re-
spect of the mountaineers, though al
one time his life is endangered by 6
! lawless band of mountaineers who sus
pect he is a revenue officer.
| There are many dramatic episodes
( in the play, but it's strength lies il
/ the unfolding and development of its
characters. The shepherd is mos'
impressive figure, mentally and physi
cally. The young woman who is the
/ heroine of the story is untrammellet
by the conventions of the town ant
has good red blood in her veins. Will
the aid of the shepherd she polishe'
her mind so that she becomes young
woman of culture and refinement
Then there is the young mountainee
whose love is honest and sincere ant
who downs the champion bully ant
strong man Of the mountains in ;
marvellous contest of strength and en-
durance. Then there is the uncann.
youth who wanders like will-o'th
wisp across the mountains and is tn
means of finally bringing happines
to the shepherd and restoring tn
good name of the mountaineer's fam
lily.
There is much atmosphere" of tn
hills prevailing the play, and in max
ing the production, Messrs. Gaskil
and McVitty, the producers, it is said
have supplied some beautiful and rea
listic stage pictures.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26

back the waves of the ocean as to
silence the whine of the professional
martyr.
There is nothing so discouraging to
the young husband as RICH father-in-
law who does not give up easily.
At a rule the dietetical cranks are
the fellows who can afford to eat Of
ten.
From their talk we are often con-
WINGED that some children have neg
lected to bring up their parents prop
erly.
1t is difficult to put talk in the
mouth of any man and have it come
out as you desire.
There are lots of alleged piano play
ers who ought to be moving 'em.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26
Schools to Reopen
Monday Morning

Ell Centro's school will reopen Mon
day morning following the two weeks,
vacation which included the week OF
the teachers institute and Christmas
week. Faculty and pupils will again
take up their work with renewed en-,
ergy and much progress is promised
during the coming months.
tits of especial Importance that the
public understands that night school
at the high school gives indivlduai IN
struetion in the commercial branches
and that entrants may take up the
various courses of instruction at any
time during the term. This procedure
was found necessary by the faculty on
account Of the enforced intermittent
attendance of some of the most en-
thusiastic pupils, and offers unusual
opportunities for advancement along
the lines taught.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26
Water for Power
To Be Abundant

Chief Engineer J. c. Allison of the
California development Company re-
ceiver today brought good cheer to the
Holton Power Company, which will be
shared by the public in general, IN the
announcement that beginning January
the company will be able to supply
the power company with full allow
ance of water.
For many weeks the supply has been
greatly reduced by the repair work
being done at Rositas heading, which
is now nearing completion, and the
consequence is that the difficulties
under which the power company has
been working are believed to be about
at an end.
The sending of a larger volume of
water through the canals will also
bring satisfaction to the irrigators, as
it will tend to open up the canals and
increase their carrying capacity before
the period of heavy irrigation begins.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26
Finds First Prescription

(By United Press Associationsl
London, Dec. 26.-Prof Elliott
Smith, famous Psychologist, today
formally announced the discovery of
what he believes to be the first pre-
scription ever written by a doctor.
The date is about 1000 B. c.. and the
prescription, which is written on
Egyptian papyrus, throws an amusing
light on the efforts of the ancient
medical men to deal with acute mania.
Some fourteen ingredients are men
toned as the formula for an ointment
designed to weaken husky sufferer
who evidently proved too strong for
his medical advisers, and the patient
had to be Amounted fifteen times a
day until he was sufficiently calme1
to be treated with the usual medicine.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26
Parcel Post Success

(By United Press Associations)
Washington, Dec. 26-Parcel post
proved complete success by the man
ner it handled the enormous Christmas
business. Asked regarding reported
big financial losses sustained by the
express companies through the falling
off Of holidey business, Assistant Post.
master General Roper said, This de
partment is purely executive. We are
going to extend the parcel post to the
full limit of the law, regardless of how
it affects the express business. We
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26
Trial of Schmidt
(By United Press Associations

(By United Press Associations)
New York.. Dec. 26-Thomas Nc
Donald, an alienist, was the first
prosecution witness today, in the trial
of Hans Schmidt, the unfrocked priest
for the murder of Annie Aymueller.
He testified that he examined Schmidt
at the tombs after his arrest and said
the witness told him he was ordered
to kill the girl by Gods voice. Previ-
ously he said st. Elizabeth ordered the
death. Then he declared Gods and
st. Elizabeth's voice were all one to
him. Mcdonald said when he told
Schmidt he lied he flew into rage
At this point Schmidt's counsel inter
rupted with the declaration that any
one would become enraged if called a
liar.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26

Because girl has baby face il
is no sign the she does not possess a
grown-up disposition.
When you are patting yourself on
the back someone may be longing to
kick you.
One might as well try to sweep
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26

1t is easier to learn to endure than
to learn to love.
The man who waits should be a
good watcher.
The fellows who have something to
say and do not know how to saw Il
usually do the most of the talking.
Elk.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26

The finest diamond in the valley
at 1915. Diamond rings $3.50 up.
Elgin and Waltham watches-lowest
price in the valley. Expert watchmak-
ing. J. F. Lukens, 522 Main St.--Adv.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26

Berkshires of the choicest breeding.
| have fine lot of fall pigs of both
sexes, aiso 6 lusty boars ready for
service and few bred gifts. Write
for prices, they will surprise you. F.
L. Hall, Perris, Calf.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26
Are Charged With
SilverWare Theft

F. z. Reid and Harry Carr are lodg-
ed in the county Jail charged with
grand larceny in breaking into the
Rose Cafe Wednesday night and max
ing away with a quantity of the res
taurant's silverwear.
The arrests were made by Officer
Senson after an alarm had been given
by the proprietors.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26
We Have What We Advertise

We do not advertise the only fresh
tires in the valley unless we have
them. We do not misrepresent our
goods to our customers. We do guar
antee, however, that we have the
freshest and most complete line Of
tires in the valley. Roy Norman &
Co., Phone Main 91.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26

See Spikes Detective and Collection
Agency about taking over regular col
lections anywhere in the valley. We
get results. P. o. Box 232, Ell Centric,
Calf. ADV. tt
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26

Coal, gas coke and wood. Full
measure, right price, prompt service
The Feed and Fuel Yard, Phone TAI,
354 Olive avenue.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26

Take the Ell Centre Auto Co. stage
to Holtville Fiesta day. 20 minutes
service. Peoples Abstract Co., 9Th
and Main.-Adv. x207
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26

Spikes Detective Agency. Work
anywhere. Collections a speciality.
We get results. p. o. Box 232, Ell
Centre, Cal. u
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26
MAINLY PERSONAL

Mrs. Elmer A Todd is down from
the coast to pass the Christmas season
with her husband, Prof, Todd.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26

have no information of express bust
ness on Christmas, but feel convinced
the postoffice department made an
unqualified success of the parcel post"
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26

Go by auto stage to Holtville Fiesta
day. Southwest corner 9Th and Main.
ADV. x207
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26

Smiles at miles--Lee Tires-Roy
Norman & Co., Phone Main 81
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26

Thanks the Cuban expression of
thanks to the members of the Ten
Thousand Club, for sumptuous
Christmas dinner is hereby given by
David A. Hall.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26

Imperial Residence Robbed-The
home of Barney Bracket in Imperial
was robbed last evening, the burglars
getting away with valuable loot.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26

Handled Amazingly Well-When
one reflects that nearly hundred mil
lions of people were in week inter-
changing presents by mail, these pres
ents ranging all the way from posta,
cards up to large packages, it must be
taken as a marvel that the business
has been handled so well as it has,
and considering the number of trans
lent people in Ell Centre, the local
postoffice is deserving of more than
usual commentator. Postmaster Col
Inns and his assistants have passed the
supreme trial with great credit for
their obliging nature and for the sys-
tenn with which the business has been
handled
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26
CITY AND VALLEY.

Rearranging Stoek-The big task
of rearranging the stock for regular
trade after the holidays was begun
this morning in many stores.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26

Observation-Disclosures morn
ing, December 25, at o'clock, there
was beautiful quiet Christmas we'd
ding at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Williams when Miss Mabel
Nichols and Mr.. ]. H. Buchanan
plighted their vows "till death US doth
part" Rev. w. G. Conley in his own
impressive manner, in beautifully
worded ceremony pronounced them
man and wife. The bride has made
Ell Centre her home for the past three
years where she has won for herself
host of friends. The groom is one
of Ell Centro's young business men of
sterling worth and is to be congratu
lated on winning so fair bride. Mr..
and Mrs Buchanan, together with Mr.
and Mrs. Williams, left Immediately
after the ceremony for Brawley where
they were entertained by their sister
Mrs. Fred Shawley, with a sumptuous
Christmas dinner, after which they
left on the evening train for Los An
geles and other points of Interest
They will return after January first
and make Ell Centre their home.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26

At the Tulane Theater-The follow
ing program has been arranged for
the patrons of the Tulane tonight:
Battle of Fort Laramie "a drama in
two reels: "The Horrible Example" a
comedy; The Madonna of the Storm"
and when Childhood Wins"
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1913-12-26

Rev. Smither Coming-Rev. A. c.
Smither, manager of the Christian
Board of Publication, ST. Louis, Mo-,
will preach at the Christian church
Sunday evening. Rev. Smither was
pastor of the First Christian church of
Los Angeles for twenty-one years,
and is one of the leading men of the
Christian church in the nation. He
has extensive interests in the valley.