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Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12

legal investments for banks, insur-
ance companies, trust funds, and the
state school funds. A constitutional
amendment had also been submitted
to authorize further supervision of the
districts if it should be found neces-
sary.
"The purpose of this legislation"
explained the speaker, "is to put Cal
ifornia irrigation district bonds in a
class by themselves; to insure in
safe in the securities of these districts
as in any other bonds. OF course, it
will take time to remove the preju-
dice that is held by many, especially
in the east and abroad, and in the
present condition of the money mar
ket, when it is almost impossible to
sell state and municipal bonds, it is
not strange that the demand for irri-
cation district bonds is not all that is
desired. When the extraordinary legal
safeguards that have been thrown
around the bonds of those irrigation
districts as may take advantage of
the new law are widely understood,
they cannot fail to become a popular
form Of investment especially as they
may be issued in small denominations,
and some have been put out in de-
nominations of $10O and $3.50. Fur
thermore, if the state believes that
it has made these bonds safe for pop
ular investment and for the invest
ment of peoples funds in savings
banks why should it hesitate to ex-.
change its own bonds for them or in
some other manner to show it's faith
in the efficiency of it's own legisla-
tion 2"
On discussing legislation affecting
the administration of irrigation dis
trict affairs, Cowell uttered a warn
ing against making changes in the
law unless they seemed of vital i'm
portance. He said that, with the in
creasing interest in reservoir con-
struction and the consequent oppor-
tunities for the development of cleo
trio power, the districts should be
given the right to provide for the de-
velopment and distribution of such
power, although it should be restrict
ed to power development incidental to
the use Of water for irrigation and
should be under such regulations as to
guard against blunders likely to re-
suit from over-enthusiasm and mex
perience. He also suggested that the
laws providing for the organization of
districts for distributing water under
public ownership be simplified and
unified, so that there would not be,
as now, irrigation districts, county ir-
rigation districts, water districts, mu-
nicipal districts, and, county water
districts.
At the next meeting of the associa-
tion, which will be held in Manteca,
January IS, some of these sugges-
tions will be considered, and attention
will also be given to the problem of
equitable assessments and the distri-
button of water. A report will also
be received from committee appoint
ed at the Oakdale meeting to pre-
pare report setting forth why the
bill for state water commission,
which has been held up by referend-
UNI, should be approved by the people
at the election next fall.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12
Germany Out OF It

(By United Press Associations)
Berlin, Dec. 12-The bill to approp
riate half million dollars for an ex-
hibit at the San Francisco exposition,
was withdrawn today without vote.
The government signified unqualified
aAny money appropriated for rep
resentation at San Francisco" said
Director Lewald Of the Imperial Ex-
position Burean, "would simply be
thrown into the Pacific. The time
is too short to prepare an exhibit and
the distance is so great the cost of
transportation would be enormous.
Besides it is uncertain whether the
Panama canal will be open in time to
send exhibits by that route. There is
news daily of fresh slides delaying
the work." He added that at the
Philadelphia exposition America un-
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12
Police Believe Man
Shot is Robber
(By United Press Associations


Los Angeles, Dec. 12-The police
believe man shot and probably fatal
ly wounded last night in revolver
duel with Patrolman James may be
the man who robbed the Sunset Ex-
press between Pomona and Ell Monte
and shot and killed Travelling Passen-
ger Agent Horace Montague two
weeks ago. In brief lucid periods the
man, who answers the description of
the FL Monte bandit, refuses to talk
of himself, although he gave the name
of Harry O'Hara to police officers. l..
w. w. literature and card addressed
to a man at Tuscalon, Cal, on which
was written, "This is to inform you
intend to commit highway robbery"
were found on him. The police say
he constantly talks of train robberies
in his delirium. He has little chance
for recovery. James was also shot
but will recover
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12
Mona Lisa Found
(By United Press Associations

Vby OHIteu II eSs zHssUCIdtIUIs7
Rome, Dec. 12-La GiacOnda, or
Mona Liza, Da Vinci's famous paint
ing, stolen from the Louvre in Paris,
has been recovered at Florence, ac-
cording to a statment issued by Min
lister of Public Instruction Credaro
following the receipt of telephone
message from the government direc-
tor of fine arts at Florence. 1t is al
legged that the thief, an Italian, was
captured, according to the message.
Credaro said no details would be
made public until the French govern
ment's instructions were received.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12
Letters from the
Rural Wayfarer

The rural wayfarer stopped at the
pleasant home of E. r. Stillens, and
if he did not know something to write
about when he came away it was not
the fault of Mr.. Stillens.
The rural wayfarer Dragged about
his notice of improvements north
east of town and Mr.. Stillens said he
had some improvements himself, hav-
ing what he sailed "full house,,
three girls and two boys ("three
queens and two kings") he said al
though these are terms unknown to
the wayfarer.
Mr.. Stillens is putting in fine gas
plant for light and cooking. r.
Sturgis is doing the work-and has
recently installed water works sys-
tenn. He has two tanks, one above
another, the top one for pumping into
direct from ditch and settling, and
the other for immediate use. The
two tanks having a capacity Of seven
thousand gallons, and being suffi-
cient for piping to his pastures and
for future divisional purposes.
But the real interest for both the
rural wayfarer and Mr.. Stillens was
desert "cabbages," those plants form
erly so desirous but so useless, which
the genius Luther Burbank touched
with his magic wand and brought to
the usefulness and tremendous pos
sibilities now opening up.
Spineless cactus will produce, oh,
one doesn't have to say 200 tons to
the acre to make a case, say so to 100
tons. Careful analysis and expert
ment has shown that four tons of
spineless cactus is equal to one ton
of alfalfa. so to 100 tons of cactus
equals II to % tons of alfalfa.
1t comes in at time of year when
alfalfa grows slowly if at all, and
makes a fine green ration with hay,
and acre for acre will produce nearly
twice as much forage of equal if not
greater milk producing quality than
alfalfa. But this is a desert plant
and very much care must be taken
that it does not get too much water
or the roots will rot and die, and when
planted even in moist soil dry dirt
should be put next to the plant. 1t is
very tenacious of life. Burbank hung
a root up in the air for over six years
and putting it in the ground it grew
IilCSly. GNSii q uiOhcil picCS VI a Sldu
will grow.
The greatest care should be taken
to get proper variety, as there is
vast difference in the taste and value
of the plant.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Wilsie and fam
lily will soon move into their new ana
splendid dwelling on their eight hun
dred acre farm northwest of town, as
the building is now receiving its fin
ishing touches.
The rural wayfarer called this
week and was very courteously re
ceived. Mr.. ]. w. Huntoon, the gen.
eral foreman, who has general sup
ervision of the work, showing him ov
er the building and giving the facts
and figures.
Entering from the south from the
road, two hundred and fifty feet
through what are grounds for fine
ornamental garden, one enters on a
handsome open porch 9x46, and is
ushered into hall 12x12 from which
ascends beautiful open stairway, a
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12
Dynamiter's Work
(By United Press Associations

(By United Press Associations)
New York, Dec. PA bomb deliv-
cred to the O. X. Bottling Works Of
flee today exploded instantly killing
Ida Anusowits, aged twenty, steno-
grapher. The girls face was blown
to shreds and her body mangled.
Thomas McCabe, bookkeeper, was
stunned and his ear blown off.
Thomas Ryan, stableman, was badly
cut. The office was wrecked. Nc
Cabe believes an expressman deliver
ed the package containing the bamb,
this morning. On the package was
written, "23 State street, New York.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12
Arrested FOR Libel

Iby
New York, Dec. 12-Editor Max
Eastman, cartoonist, and Arthur
Young of the satirical weekly, "The
Masses" were arraigned before Judge
Swan on criminal libel charge today,
with the Associated Press as COM
plainant. In July Masses published
a cartoon captioned POISONED at the
Source" in which the Associated
Press was portrayed as pouring what
was labeled "Poison of Lies," "Sup-
pressed Facts" and Hatred of Labor
Organizations" into reservoir mark
ed "The News" They entered pleas
of not guilty and were released on
bail of $1,000 each.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12

others convicted of or believing in the
destruction of property, or sabotage
to right political wrongs, developed
today in a meeting of the house i'm
migration committee. Moore of Penn
sylvania and Gardner of Massachus
etts favored the plan. Manahan of
Minnesota denounced it as "an in
iquitiOus scheme to prevent Americ ,
from continuing as refuge for lib
erty loving people,"
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12

justifiably stamped goods, cheap and
poor, and that it has taken years to
live that down.
The foreign office has notified
American Ambassador Girard of the
acceptance of the invitation to send a
squadron Of warships to Panama for
the canal opening. The announce
ment at this time is believed to be in
tended to soften Germany's refusal
to participate officially in the San
Francisco exposition. -
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12
Heney Heard From Again

(By united freSS ASSocfatfonS)
San Francisco, Dec. 12-Francis j.
Heney issued statement today an
nouncing his intention of seeking the
Progressive nomination for senator
or governor. His action depends on
Johnson. If the governor declares
his candidacy to succeed Senator
Perkins, Heney will be candidate for
the governorship. If Johnson runs for
reelection, Heney will try for the
Perkins toga,
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12

TampicO last night said fighting con-
tinued and that all foreigners are
safe.
Mexico City, Dec. 12-The Ameri.
can charge d'affairs, O'Shaughnessy
recently notified Washington that the
property of foreign residents in the
state of Sinaloa was in imminent
danger of confiscation by the federal
authorities as a war measure. The
charge has received instructions to
investigate the constitutionality of the
act.
The confiscation of property was
threatened in default of payment of
a per cent tax arbitrarily imposed by
the governor of Sinaloa, whose head
quarters is now at Mazatlan, the only
large place in the state still under
government control. Foreigners gen.
orally have appealed through their
consuls to the diplomatic representa-
tives in the Mexican capital.
The French minister has reported
to his government asking for instruc-
tions but the English and German
minister have advised their nationals
at MaZatlan to pay the tax under pro-
test.
The American charge has prepared
memorandum for presentation to
Senior Moheno, the Mexican minister
Of foreign affairs. The order of the
governor demands payment of a tax
on all real and personal property, re-
gardless of the nationality of the
owners, and a warning is issued that
unless the tax is paid by December
18, summary confiscation will ensue.
Consular reports say the governor
explained that the levy was abso-
lutely necessary to raise money for
the payment of the troops. Two banks
and several commercial houses have
already closed their doors and the
condition of the people generally is
becoming desperate from lack of mon
ey.
The acting head of the finance de-
partment told the French minister
that it was impossible for the central
government to interfere as it. would
be an infringement to the state rights.
Business houses, including those
under foreign ownership, have already
115,000 pesos ($57, 7,50O)
to a fund for the troops according to
the consular advices.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12
(By United Press Associations)

Mexico City, Dec. PA telegram
sent past the censors declares the reb-
els are raining shells on Tampico
from hill mile outside the city.
The execution is frightful. Many are
being killed and buildings are tumb-
ling. Practically the entire non-com-
blatant population has fled to the wat
erfront, where the foreigners have
congregated. Ships in the harbor are
taking many aboard. The war min
lister said today that 800 federals are
being rushed from Vera Cruz to
strengthen the garrison.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12
President Better

(By United Press Associations
Washington, Dec. 12-Still suffer-
ing from cold in his head and throat
and slight fever, the president was
not permitted to see visitors today.
DR.. Grayson insisted, however, that
the cold is yielding to treatment.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12
Piers DAMAGED

(By United Press Associations)
Redondo Beach, Dec. 12-The dam
age to the Standard Oil pier at Ell
Segundo last night by high waves was
$4,000. Two hundred piles were
washed away. There was no other
damage in this section.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12
lBy unitad Press Associationsl


Mexico City, Dec. 12-The war min
lister has denied reports that the rebels
have captured Tampico. Advices are
conflicting. According to some dis
patches fighting is still progressing.
All the messages agreed that the for
eigners are safe.
At the demand of Spanish Minister
Caligan, War Minister Banquet to-
day ordered the federal commander
at Torreon, recently captured from
the rebels, to send troops to protect
100 Spanish refugees on their way
overland from Ciudad Chihuahua to
Torreon. Caligan said the party had
women and children and that body
of Villas men are pursuing them. It
is feared the fugitives will be over
taken and massacred.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12
Don't Experiment

Let the other fellow do the ex-
perimenting with tires. You can save
money by using tire that has been
accepted by the majority as best. Use
Goodrich tires and learn what good
tire is. Stanly-De Blois Garage, 9th
and State streets.--Adv. 1913
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12
Place for Mrs. Young

(Bv United Press Associations)
Washington, Dec. 12-The Capital
Board of Education is considering of i.
fering the superintendency of the
Washington school to Ella Flagg
Young, who was compelled to resign
the Chicago superintendency. Wo-
mems clubs are backing the move
ment.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12
(By United Press Associations,

IDy UHTttU FTtbS ASSUCIatTUnS1
Chicago, Dec. 12-Ella Flagg Young
having accepted the editorship of an
educational department in a local
newspaper, said today she will not try
to regain the Chicago school super.
intendency. A women's mass meeting
tomorrow is scheduled to demand the
resignation of members of the board
of education who voted against her re-
election.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12
Vermont Crippled
(By United Press Associa

(By United Press Associations)
Washington, Dec. 12-The battle
ship Vermont is creeping toward
Hampton Roads under convoy of the
battleship Delaware, with it's star
board main shaft broken and several
compartments flooded. 1t is return
ing from the Mediterranean cruise
and is believed to be about a thous-
and miles out this afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12
Glenn Martins Flight

(By United Press Associations
Pomona, Dec. 12-Glenn Martin
flew here from Los Angeles in thirty
two minutes this morning. He was
guest of the chamber of commerce
banquet.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12
MAINLY PERSONAL

III. l.. Peck, formerly of the valley,
is visiting Ell Centre today.
Mrs. Eckley of Pasadena, mother OF
Mrs. Phil ID. Swing, is here to remain
untii after the holidays.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12
To Bar Undesirables

(By United Press AssouIations)
Washington, Dec. ia movement
by Republicans to bar, under an
amendment to the immigration law,
militant suffragettes, anarchists and
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12
(Ry united Press Associatiensl

Vera Cruz, Dec. 12-Messages
from Admiral Fletcher at noon indi-
Gated that the federals are holding
out against the rebel attack on Tam
pico. The message asked American
Consul Canada to send the liner Moro
Castle to Tampico to tane off foreign
refugees. There are $50 foreigners
aboard the gunboat Wheeling, the
same on the British ship Logician, $50
on the German liner Kronprinzessin
Cecilie, and 500 in the neutral zone
ashore. The federal gunboat Bravo
has joined the attack on the rebels.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12
Rain for Coast

(By United Press Associations
Los Angeles, Dec. 12-The local
weather prediction is: Cloudy to-
night, probably rain Saturday. Light
south winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12

(By United Press Associations
FL Paso, Dec. 12-Outpost skirm-
ishing is reported at Ojinaga, where
the federal garrison of Chihuahua
City took refuge following their
flight. A battle is expected before
Sunday. The pursuing rebels have
declared they will give no quarter.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12
At the Churches
+, Revival Meetings

The subject for discussion tonight
at the Church of the Brethren, 7th
and Brighton streets, is, 'The Mission
of Angels" The public is invited to
be present and worship. Bring your
questions with you and Evangelist A.
Hutchison will answer them by the
woro of God. Song service at 7 p. M,
Preaching at 1880 p. m. No collection.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12

(By United Press Assoclations)
Venice, Dec. 12-Damage to the
Maier pier by high water has reach
ed $4,000. There was no other damage
to the west coast beaches.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12

Yours for California-Savage Tires
Roy Moorman & Co, Phone Main 0i,
ADV.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12

Wanted-At "Press" Office, clea,
rags for wiping machinery. Il
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12
Battle Still Undecided
With Bloody Details Yet
To Be Made Known

(By United Press Associations)
Washington, Dec. 12-The latest
message from Admiral Fletcher at
Tampico last night said fighting con-
tinued and that all foreigners are
safe.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-12

F. L. Culver, of Heber, starts soon
for Parowan, Utah, to sell some prop
erty there, intending to invest the
proceeds in Imperial valley land.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-09-11
BOYS ARE WATCHED.


When we see boys on the streets and
public places we often wonder If they
know the business men are watching
them. In every bank, store and office
there will soon be place for n boy to
fill. Those who have the management
of affairs of business will select one of
the boys; they will not select him for
ability to swear, smoke cigarettes or
tap beer key. And the social swell
who is daft about little social functions
and is happy in the conceit that he is
''iust the article" the young ladies find
indispensable on all occasions, is also
given the CLASSY stare quite as often as
the beer guzzler or cigarette smoker.
Business men may have few loose ha-
bits themselves, but they are looking
for boys who are as near gentlemen in
every sense of the word as they can
find and they are able to give the char
acter of every boy in the city. They
are not looking for rowdies. When a
boy applies for one of those places and
is refused, they may not tell him the
reason they do not want him, but the
boy may depend upon it that he's been
rated according to his behavior. Boys
cannot afford to adopt the habits and
conversations of the loafers and rowdies
- L.. l,1
sponsible positions.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-09-11

Among all elevating influences, that
OF a happy home is the most permanent.
Every clean home is an influence for
good in the community. Every ideal
home must possess beauty as well as
cleanliness and kindness. Every hap
by home should shed its refining in
nuences abroad. Every good home is
an educator and adds immeasurably to
the sum Of human happiness. Every
home should be faithful guardian Of
public morality, the surest safeguard
OF the publc's future.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-09-11

Cheerfulness is a gospel that every
woman should possess; 1t is worth more
than creed or dogma. Ask the man
who fights the hard battles of life what
it means to go home to the cheerful
wife. Cheerfuness is jewel either in
prosperity or adversely. A low-spirlt-
ed fault-iinding wife can kill the last
bit Of hope and enthusiasm remaining
In troubled heart, while the cheerful,
hopeful one leads it to press on or be-
gin over again with n heart for any
fate" The prime requisite to success
and happiness is cheerfulness.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-09-11

Miss Hilda Rosinski from Chicago is
visiting with her parents on North Sth
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas, Alwardt are Wis.,
iting with relatives at Vesper, Wood
county.
Mrs. Chas. Stewart returned to Chi
cago last week after visit with rela-
tives here.
r. M. Nc Keough and wife of Mil
waukee spent Sunday with relatives in
this city.
Miss Catherine Clark of Milwaukee
is guest at the home. OF her brother,
A. J. Clark.
Miss Mary Fricke returned to Mil
waukee Saturday after a visit at the
Schulze home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Gruenke left
Saturday for visit with their daugh-
ter at Chicago.
Mr.. Edwin Gielow of Chicago is visit
ing with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chris. Gielow.
Mrs. Stanley Gretz and children of
Cassel, Marathon county, are visiting
relatives here.
Mrs. VIM. Hess of Green Bay spent
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Pasewalk.
Mrs. VIM. Tyson and children left
Monday for Amherst, Wis, for visit
with relatives.
Miss Rose Paape, left Saturday on a
two weeks vacation trip to Chicago
and other points.
Mrs. Math. Dufek has returned to
Green Bay after a visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. James Ginzel.
Miss Hilda Miller has returned to
Chicago after visit at the home of her
brother, Oswin Miller.
Miss Elsie Seidl has returned to Mil
waukee after visiting for few weeks
at the Scholten home.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-09-11
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