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Imperial Valley press., 1913-08-12

\ thrilling dime novel episode en-
acted in real life took place yesterday
in the widest part of Riverside c0un-
rty. with sheriff Mohiey Meadows Of
imperial county a. the hero of tha
hour
With a gang Of three horsethieVca
surrounded by The sheriff and three
other men, the sheriff suddenly discOv :
rrS that one Of The thieves has a 1880
rifle drawn on him. but taking all the
throws up his own "a, the two shoot
ing simultaneously. the sheriff escaping
gun tears away thumb Of the horse
trief and then passes through the side
Of his neck.
1t took but a fraction Of a second.
but it was decisive battle and the
other two men threw up their hands
and surrendered when commanded to
do so
1t is supposed there We're five men
in the gang. Of whom four are in Gus
tOdy. the fifth still being at large.
Oscar Burns is the man who is still
tcinG hunted by local officers along
the Colorado river II was Bob Mon
roe who was shot, and the men with
him We're Jim Talbot, a boy of but 4.
years, and Harry Wells, while Jack
Kelly of Brawley was arrested. it
being thought he was a lookout for
the gang.
Seven horses had been stolen from
T. +. Brownlee and Howard Clough
near Brawley, and these men. With
Deputy Sheriffs Acey Gardner and Bill
>icn>il, accompanied the sheriff on tie
funt for the men. it being believed
That they We're going mp the river.
Ray GriswOld and another party
went i'll another automobile, but they
sot stranded at Mammoth wash an I
We're 50 delayed that they did not ct
III the hunt
In the overflow country South nf
Reynolds" north of The line of Imperial
county. the party struck the trail il
Imperial Valley press., 1913-08-12

WASHINGTON. Aug. President
Wilson let it be known yesterday that
he was inclined to believe there WAS
an organized desire proceeding from
sources unknown to him-to bring ~
war between the United States and
Mexico. The president does not re
gard the movement as extensive hut a.
very troublesome. and referred to mis-
representation in some individual news
papers.
He indicated that he shared some
what the views Of Senator Williams.
who declared in a speech last Satur~
Gay that an organized lobby existed to
involve the United States in war.
There is no occasion for alarm, in
the opinion Of the president. who told
callers today that within the last IS
hours the Mexican situation had i'm
proved materially. 1t was made clear
10y the president to those with whom
he discussed the situation that the in
structionS to John Lind, his personal
representative, were chiefly to inform
the American government how things
stood generally in Mexico, and just
what were the opportunities for the
good offices Of the United states in the
interest Of peace.
Sooner or later. it was pointed ont
Imperial Valley press., 1913-08-12
SHERIFF MEADOWS AGAIN
PROVES NERVE UNDER FIRE

the thieves. leading westward to the
river through a great growth Of arrow
weed that made it impossible to see any
G,,lancr. Following this trial with diff
t;cuIty They caiile to a deep slough.
and on the opposite side of the water
they could see the horses
Leaving one man to guard the spot
the sheriff and three others went south
a mile. made a raft. and putting their
guns and clothing on this, swan across
and then worked their way cautiously
northward. surrounding the thieves.
Meadows then walked toward the
gang, and found the men on horse
back. they apparently having been
frightened by the slight noise made.
As he looked up. the sheriff saw Mon
roe had the drop on him. but he in
Stantly threw up his own rifle, the
two guns going off simultaneously.
with results as stated
Monroe fell to the ground and lay as
dead
Meanwhile the other men had drop
Ped in the weeds and were hidden, but
the sheriff called out to them that they
were surrounded by large party and
might as well surrender. At this they
threw up their hands and came out.
Attention was then given to Monroe.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-08-12
COTTON COTTON MILLS
AN APPARENT CERTAINTY

COTTON. Aug. - That the 0lym-
pia cotton mills Of Cotton is an as
sured fact and will he built just AZ
soon as men and money can do it. i
the good news over which the entir"
city IS rejoicing
y. W. Durham promoter Of the biz
enterprise. yesterday gave a. evidence
Of good faith his check for $4,000 10
The First National bank. By agree
ment he is to receive a deed for the
factory site, the ten-acre Maxwell <
Cabel property lying on the east side
Imperial Valley press., 1913-08-12

Of Mount Vernon avenue and south Of
Genevievc mesa. at the cost price to
the committee which in turn viii raise
the same amount by popular suhscrip-
ton to reimburse him when hls part Of
The deal is completed
Work Will begin in ten days under
The direction Of stephen Boyer. orders
having been given for lumber for ten
small cottages for the use Of work
men The mills are to be tie largest
in the United States and Will give EN-
LIOyment to 2i00 men
Imperial Valley press., 1913-08-12
PRESIDENT SUSPECTS ATTEMPT
To CAUSE WAR WITH MEXICO

Mr.. Lind will make certain >uSSe>-
tons to the Huerta government
through the American embassy. but in
Just what circumstances has not yet
been fully determined upon. Anything
in the suggestions that properly may be
made public VIII ne revealed. accord
irS to administration officials here. and
foreign governments will he constantly
apprSed of the various steps taken
by the United states This may not
take place, however. for several days.
President Wilson has had no direct
communication either with the Huerta
government or the constitutiOnaliSt au-
thoritie> and he indicated to His call
erS today that he Would welcome more
information about the purposes Of the
constitutionalists.
1t was also learned that The presi-
dent has not yet considered the recOS-
milton of the belligerency of the cOnsti-
tutionaiiStS. but that in so far as terri
tory alone is concerned ne regarded
that held by the conStitutionalists as
strong enough in proportion to that
controlled by the Huerta government
as to make recognition of the consti-
tutionalists not wholly unjustitiahle
from a diplomatic standpoint.
Further official reports Of the arri-
Imperial Valley press., 1913-08-12
PlATS ARE FILED

letter from Raymond H. Salter-
white, now in Los Angeles, says:
"mr. Edgar r. Howe:
1.-The pIats of additional surveys
executed by w. j. lightfoot, under
my direction, have been filed in the
local office here. The same will be
advertised for thirty days, where
upon the claimants will receive
their filings and final certihctes.
Seventeen townships are involved"
Imperial Valley press., 1913-08-12

val in Mexico City of John Lind. Presi-
dent Wilson'S personal envoy. say am
pie precautions were taken by the
Mexican government to guard against
any demonstration Mt and Mrs. Lind
went to a hotel because the American
embassy was only partly furnished.
The gunboat Nashville at Norfolk
navy yard probably will soon follow
the Tacoma, ordered last night to
Vera Cruz. The navy Is almost depleted
Of the mosquito craft because they
have been assigned to militia duty.
ent situation because their light
draught permits their entry to most all
Mexican harbors. The big battleships
there have been unable to approach
nearer than twelve niles to some ports.
The Tacoma is expected at Vera Cruz
Monday or Tuesday next week.
Former Ambassador Wilson called
Oh -fCl tldi ID a. JCotCiuoS " soy
goodbye.
There We're evidences in the senate
Of 4 determination on the part Of
leaders to keep Mexican affairs out Of
the debate Members Of the foreign
relations committee said President VIII
son had eXacted no promise from them
f. that end, but they were agreed the
administration should be allowed to
carry out its work for the next few
days with as little embarrassment a.
possible
Secretary Daniels has given orders
for tie Nashville to be ready to leave
for the east coast Of Mexico the latter
part Of this week The Nashville will
join Rear Admiral Fletcher's' comamnd.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-08-12
Eager to Keep Order.

FL PASO. Aug. 12-ndication Of
the real attitude Of President Huerta
toward an anli-American demOnstra-
ton was received mere yesterday from
Mexico City in the form Of a cipher
code message addressed to the Me-
lean consulate for the inspector gen
eral Of consuls The message was
signed by Minister Gamboa the new
~ appointed minister Of foreign re
lations, and is in reality the presidents ;
personal message. It's gist was TO
have all federal troops along the bor-
DER to preserve order at any cost and
to do nothing to violate the peace
which exists between the United States
and Mexico.
Additional information was given in
the message that President Huerta was
taking no chances Of hostile demon
stration in Mexico City, for it was an
nounced that the foot gendarmes, who
are patrolling the downtown district,
had been armed with high power rifles
and machine guns have been stationed
at the street intersections to master
any trouble upon the arrival Of Gov
ernor Lind.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-08-12
American LEAGUE

Philadelphia, 8, 8, 1; Chicago,
9, i.
Washington, 1, 4, Z; Cleveland, /
10, 0.
New York, 6, 9, 8; ST. Louis, 9, 3, /
Boston, 2, 8, 4; Detroit. s. ~. |.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-08-12
YESTERDAYS BASEBALL.
National leaoue,

Pittsburs, 1. 4, 2; Cincinnati, 8, 6,
Second game-Pittsburg 13. II, 0
Cincinnati. 1, 3. 5.
The Washington times., 1913-08-28
After Vacation Peel
Your DiScolored Skin
CFrom the Broadway weekly

lrIOm Iue bIOdOWdY Weekly.l
Women returning from the seaside
with Drowned. REDEEMED or freckIed COM
plexions win be wise in Immediately
taking up the mercoiized wax treat
ment- Weatherbeaten skin had best
come off. for no amount of "'beautify-
ing" will ever make such a skin pretty
to look at. The surest, safest. easiest
way to shed the despoiled cuticie is with
the treatment suggested. Put the wax
on before retiring, as you would cold
cream, and rinse il off next morning
with warm water. Minute particles OF
scarfskin will peel of day by day,
gradually showing the healthy, youth
ful skin beneath. One ounce Of mercol-
lied wax, obtainable at any drug store,
Is enough to make any discolored or
spotted COMPLEXION clear, white and
satiny soft. Its action Is so gentle no
injury Is caused and the face shows no
trace of its use
Burning heat. Irritating winds and
dirt are such wrinkle-makers that the
daily use of the following astringent-
tonic lotion at this season Is highly ad-
visable: Powdered saxolite, ] o., dis
solved in witch hazel, Il pt. Used as q
face bath this Is a splendid wrinkle re-
mover and preventive.-Advt..
The Washington times., 1913-08-28

vent over to Billy Goats. Hello, Billy
Goat" he called. do you like fish,"
Billy Goat was sitting out in front of
his house, ana his eyes opened very
wide when Billy Pig asked him that
question, and still wider open they came
when he saw the big fish.
Where did you get it?" he asked.
Caught it, of course" said the
naughty Billy Pig.
when did you go fishing?" asked
Billy Goat, thinking very hard.
oh! 1 went this morning." Billy Pig
replied, and / certainly did have good
luck. Why, / caught whole basket full
and had to bring as many more home
over my shoulder on stick. This isn't
the biggest one bys any means. but I
was SO tired did not bring you one
of those. L worked hard, l can tell
you, catching those fish,
You are very thoughtful to bring
me this one, l am sure" said Billy
Goat, looking at the fish very closely.
Where did you fish? / might want
to go myself some day." he said.
"Oh. down by the river across from
the big bushes. But you better let me
show you how; there is quite a knack
in catching fish. | can tell you, Billy
Goat" said Billy Pig, looking very
wise.
Billy Goat knew then what had hap
pened and that 1t was Billy Pigs
snores that frightened him away. But
If he told Billy Pig he knew he did not
catch the fish he would have to tell
him why he ran and left the fish, so
Billy Goat smiled a very faint smile
and took the fish into the house.
I'm come over for you some morn
ing" called Billy Pig as he started off,
and we will go down by the river and
l will show you how to catch fish,
The Washington times., 1913-08-28
Queen Mary Pays Her !.
Sister-in-LaW's Debts

LONDON, Aug. 2s.-Recently 1t came
to Queen NaIy's knowledge that her
sister-in-law, Princess Alexander OF
Teck, was being sharply pressed by
tradespeople. including her modiste, for
payment OF long outstanding accounts.
In one instance the princess actually
pl loceedings-
This yexed Queen Mary greatly, and
she insisted on the princess giving her
a list of all trade debts, afterward ad-
vancing her $1,000 to pay them up.
Princess Alexander is to repay. the
loan by monthly installments OF 500,
plus interest at 5 per cent from date.
The Washington times., 1913-08-28
1t Is First Production From the
Pen of Harvard Man Who
Won Craig Prize.

Barrymore was splendid in the part Of
the jailblrd- Frank Campeau was the
Western bad man, and Albert Roberts
was the good-natured Jafler. Mary
Young acted. but did not look. the part
Of Dolly. the sheriff's daughter.
She did not exactly follow the Girl
of the Golden West type OF actress.
either as to appearance or action. and
was, perhaps for this very reason.
mpre than ordinarily acceptable TO the
audience.
The play is Jolly and pleasing. and
John Barrymore contributes at least 50
per cent Of the ginger that has made It
one of the dramatic hits Of the week
in New York.
JULIA MURDOCH.
The Washington times., 1913-08-28

Congressman and Mrs. Joseph r.
Knowland, who were to have left
Washington today, accompanied by
their family. for their home in Ala
media, Cal, nave been detained in the
Capital, and will not leave until
Sa aturday. Mr.. KnOwland will only
spend two weeks on the coast. but
Mrs. Knowland and the younger
members of the family will not re-
turn until later in the fall
-
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Martin have left
Washington for Narragansett Pier, and
Will spent some time at Green's Inn.
=
Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh was hostess
for large luncheon party yesterday at
her home at Bar Harbor. when Mrs.
Henry F. Dimock, Gen. Horace Porter,
Count Gunther Won Bernstorff and F.
NJ. Schmolck, Of the Netherlands lega-
ton, were among the guests.
r
Mrs. George Westinghouse, whose ill
ness has been a matter Of deep concern.
has sufficiently recovered to again ex-
tend the hospitality of her home to
friends. and last night she and Mr.
Westinghouse gave d dinner party at
Erskine Park for Mr.. and Mrs. F. Won
B. Taintor' Of New, York,
The seventeenth annual Newport
hores show will open Monday. and It
will be one Of the most important So
cal events OF the season. 4 number
OF horses owned by Washington So
cietv people will be features OF the
show. and among those who have al
ready taken boxes are the Russian
Ambassador and Madame Bakhmeteff,
Miss Martha Goldman, Rear Admiral
and Mrs Willard II. Brownson, Senator
and Mrs. George Peabody Wetmore. and
several of the younger members Of the
Diplomatic Corps.
James ". Gerard, United States am
bassador TO Germany. who has been
the guest of Mrs. Oelrichs. at New
port, has gone to Boston to visit
Miss Mary f. Boyd has returned from
trip TO Europe extending over several
months, and is with her sisters the
Misses Boyd. and Mrs. Maurice Humph-
rcys Joyce, at their summer place at
Sandy Springs. Miss Boyd made a tour
Of England, Ireland. France. Switzer-
land. and other countries. The family
will leave their home IN Maryland. Oc-
tober l, and open their old home in H
street.
=
Comte Montagnini, attache of the Ital-
ian embassy, and DR.. and Mrs James c.
Wood. who are spending the summer at
Newport, are now at the Imperial, Mar
ragansett Pier. for a short time.
Mrs George T. Marye, who spent
some time in California, where she is
completing a beautiful place at Bur
lingame. is coming East again. and will
visit her sister, Mrs. Andrew NJ. More
land, at Newport, before opening her
house in y street
=
Miss AmarylIis GiIlett and Alfred S.
Gillett have returned from their home
In Illinois, where they spent the earlier
part Of the season. and are now at the
Mt. Washington, White Mountains. for
their annual late summer and fall visit
The Washington times., 1913-08-28
Lady Constance Stirs
Ducai Cousins Anger

EDINBURGH, Aug. 2ss-Lady Con.
stance Standardization. who is
spending her vacation at Kfncraig
House, Rosshire. before going to Amer
lea to fulfill theatrical engagements. Is
evidently persona non srata with ner
cousin, the Duke of Sutherland.
Lady Constance used to be seen fire.
quently at Dunrobin. which is not far
from kincraig House, but lately she
and her husband,N Sir Edward Richard
sen, crpear TO have broken with the
Sutherlands, who were furious when shS
became a professional dancer.
The Washington times., 1913-08-28
Still In The Lead
years GapeNut pioneer cereal. equal
O
Thousands families regularly because
STRONG WORDS
From a Doctor with 40 Years
Experience.

In my 40 years experience as a
teacher and practitioner along hygienic
lines" says Calf. physician. II have
never found a food to compare with
Grape-Nuts for the benefit of the gen
eral health of all classes of people.
Il have recommended GrapeNuts for
a number of years to patients with
the greatest success and every years
experience makes me more enthusiastic
regarding its use.
Il make 1t a rule to always recon-
mend Grape-Nuts, and Postum in
place Of coffee. when giving my pa
tients instructions as to diet, for know
both Grape-Nuts and Postum can ne di-
Sested by anyone.
''As for myself, when engaged In much
mental work my diet twice a day con-
sists of Grape-Nuts and rich cream.
l ind IT just the, thing to build up and
keep the brain in good working order.
In addition, Grape Nuts always
keeps the digestive organs in a perfect,
healthy tone" Name given by Postum
Co. Battle Creek. Mich.
Strong endorsements like the above
from physicians all over the country
have stamped Grape-Nuts the most sci
entific food in the world
The Washington times., 1913-08-28

NEW YORk Aug. 2S-When Charles
Regnault learned that his wallet con-
tanning valuable personal papers had
been stolen, he died of apopIexy.
The Washington times., 1913-08-28
Amateur Forger Is
Hero Of Xantippe.

Believe me. xantippe." was the pet
slang phrase of George MacFarland. OF
New York. who, being blase and a
bachelor. Iightened the monotony of his
existence by betting with his friends
that he could commit forgery and es-
cape arrest for year. The stake was
$4,000, enough to make the escapade
really worth while.
He assumed the name of Machines.
became fugitive from justice. and
things were going along quite according
to plans, when. after eleven months,
with the $4,000 but a month away, he
was recognized in a mountain camp,
recognized because of that pet express
sion of his. Believe me, Xantippe," his
disguise and alias being of no service
to him once the telltale words had es-
capped his lips.
His captor happened to be the daugh-
ter of the county sheriff. Can't you see
the love element beginning to develop?
The situations that follow his capture
The Washington times., 1913-08-28
Declares Plays Title viii Re-
place ~ Should Worry" in
Slang of Nation.
New York August 9.

New York. August g.
- EFORE Labor Day, the exclana-
- ton Believe me, Xantippe''
will be the fcepted slang
phrase all over the country,
crowding "I should worry and con-
temporary sayings entirely out. Broad
way is using the phrase since last Tues
day night, when the Frederick Ballard
farce bearing that name was presented
to the public for the first time 1t is
an unusual name for a most unusual
play, the first play, by the way, from
the pen OF the young writer who re-
ceived for it the John Craig prize at
Harvard last year.
The play Is being produced by the
William A. Brady Company, Ltd.r by
arrangement with Mr.. Craig, and, if the
reception on Tuesday may be taken as
a criterion, the new farce will be one
of the hits Of the year.
1t is said that young Mr.. Ballard
spent many years in Colorado, and he
has brought all the color and realism
of that section of the country into the
settings. There > rafting good dia-
Iogue throughout the play, and any
number of inteesting situations, pre-
sented by a notable cast which includes
John Bergman, Mary Young, Theo-
dore Roberts, Frank Campeau, Kather-
inc Barrymore, NJ. Tello Webb, Alonzo
Price, Henry Hull, and Alpha Byers.
The Washington times., 1913-08-28
LOCAL MENTION.

Electric Fixtures and Wiring Supplies.
Electric Webster, III 9Th.
"A Woman Scorned." Today. Virginia
Theater..
The Washington times., 1913-08-28
Julia Murdock in Gotham, Writes
Of Believe Me, Xantippe, Comedy

are thrilling. The mountain maid or
dered him to bed, and Machines or
Mcfarland, take your choice, obeyed
the girl, being further impelled to obe-
dience by the presence of a gun You
can make me go to bed" he announced
to his fair captor, but you can't make
me go to sleep"
Works In Kitchen
But Gets No Supper.
Before bedtime he was compelled to
peel potatoes and do other tasks In the
kitchen. and though he obeyed, he was
sent to bed without his supper.
Finally he squares himself with the
Colorado maid b. rescuing her from
a highwayman, overpowering him and
making him a prisoner.
Barrymore, decorated with ball and
chain, managed to keep the audience in
cheerful giggling state most of the
time, until the news came of the death
of the only friends who, knowing all
about the bet of $50, ZOO, could save him
from being sent to the State prison.
They didn't really die. however, and
they turned up just in time TO save him,
but too late to win their bet.
Minor Characters
Are Admirably Cast.
Theodore Roberta was a gruff. and
purely typical Wild Western sheriff. Mrs.
The Washington times., 1913-08-28
GROGANS

A little quick planning will
save you a great deal of
money.
Our present August Sale Of
fers wonders in Furniture
bargains.
It's not case of merely 10
per cent or even 20 per cent
in price reductions: hundreds
Of odd pieces and dropped
patterns are marked at ONE
HALF the usual cost.
A dresser, a chiffonier, a
dressing table from matched
sets Of which the other pieces
have been sold-such articles
must be closed out at any
sacrifice.
Here is your chance to save
money-big money.
Determine what will soon
be needed in your home and
buy at once. Every price is
marked in plain figures and
we1l charge your purchase at
the bargain prices.
Terms will be arranged to
make divided payments a.
easy as you may wish.
The Washington times., 1913-08-28

Countess Leary is giving a musicale
matinee at Park Gate" her residence
at Newport, this afternoon. when the
Conrad Orchestra will give the program,
and Mrs. Mary Curley Rooney will sing.
The Washington times., 1913-08-28

Raoual Regis de OIiveira, Brazilian
minister to Cuba, and Madame de Oil
yeira. who have spent part Of the sum-
mer in this country. and who are now at
Newport, took luncheon yesterday with
the Spanish Minister and Sonora de Ri
ano, and today, left Newport for New
Franco
The Washington times., 1913-08-28

Miss AmarylIis GiIlett and Alfred s.
Gillett have returned from their home
in Illinois, where they spent the earlier
part of the season. and are now at the
Mt. Washington, White Mountains. for
their annual late summer and fall visit.
The Washington times., 1913-08-28
For The Times Children
Just Before It's Bedtime
BILLY PIG GOES A-FISHiNG.

NE morning Billy Pig took his
pole and a basket of lunch,
for that was part OF the fun
OF going a-fishing for Billy Pig
The Washington times., 1913-08-28
Works In Kitchen
But Gets No Supper.
Minor Characters
Are Admirably Cast.

Theodore Roberta was a gruff. and
purely typical Wild Western sheriff. Mrs.
The Washington times., 1913-08-28
Loss Caused Death.

Tomorrow's story: Violet.
The Washington times., 1913-08-28

Mrs George T. Marye. who spent
some time in California, where she is
completing a beautiful place at Bur
lingame. is coming East again. and will
visit her sister, Mrs. Andrew NJ. More
land, at Newport, before opening her
house in y street
The Washington times., 1913-08-28

Comte Montagnini, attache of the Ital-
ian embassy, and DR.. and Mrs. James C.
Wood. who are spending the summer at
Newport, are now at the Imperial, Mar
ragansett Pier, for a short time.