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Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-18

Imperial county's fair grounds are
the scene of the busiest activity ever
brought forth preparatory to the
county's annual fair. Heads of de-
partments are all working force Of
assistants in the final task of ar
ranging the exhibits which are being
gathered from all sections of the coun-
ty and Southern California for the
furtherance ST agriculture, horticul-
ture, educational institutions, animal
husbandry and arts and crafts in gen
eral.
Walter E. Packard has received the
tent donated by the Swanfeldt COM
pany of Los Angeles for the use of
the agricultural exhibit, and this
morning while arranging for the erec-
tion of the poles for the structure was
busying himself with the arrange
ment of an exhibition of grain. seeds
grown on the state experiment farm
at Meloland. Mr.. Packard was mod
est concerning the efforts he has put
forth in securing cooperation with the
experiment station on the part of the
county ranchers in securing an ade-
quate exhibition of the products of the
county's ranches. Mr.. Packard has
the lumber and decorations already
on hand for furnishing his quarters,
and the decorations are also in readi-
ness so that Immediately upon the
erection of the tent the exhibits NAV
be fittingly houses.
Stables Crowded
All the stables furnished by the fair
association for horses brought to Ell
Centre to compete in the trotting and
running races will be occupied dur
ing the four days of the fair, and
comprehensive program has been ar
ranged to allow for the appearance on
the track of all the racing stock
brought to the valley for the events.
Womens' and Educational Exhibits
Mrs. j. R. Garren, W. mas charge of
the women's and educational exhibits,
is enthusiastic over the cooperation
she has received in making those ex-
hibits a success, but believes that
there is always room for one more
worker. Today the decorations were
being put in place and the exhibitions
of the accomplishments of the pupils
of the various county schools were
being put in their allotted positions in
the main show building, which last
year was also occupied by the agri-
cultural exhibits. In the main build
ing this year are also being placed
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-18
Baseball Leader
(Ry United Press Associa

(By United Press Associations)
Harrisburg, New. 18-It was learn
ed from reliable sources today that
Governor John X. Tener of Pennsyl-
vania will be the next president of the
National Baseball League. The COM
mittee representing the league mag
mates will offer him the presidency
tomorrow and it is said Tener will
accept on condition that he be permit
ted to complete his term as governor
1t is understood a clause to this effect
will be contained in the agreement
Tener was formerly a star in base
ball.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-18
Navajo's Threaten
To Attack Agency
(Ry United Press Associationsl

(By United Press Associations
Santa Fe, Nov. 18-The Navajo
Indians who took the war trail several
days ago, because. several of their
tribe are wanted BY federal officials
for various criminal charges, are re-
ported today to be gathering rein
forcements in their stronghold, in the
mountains southwest of Ship Rock
agency. Unless the cavalry comes
speedily to the aid of Federal Mar
shall Hudspeth, who is at the agency
with strong posse, it is feared seri-
Gus trouble will come. Between 1900
and 1000 Indians are reported to have
left the reservation.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-18
AUTO PARTY LOST
in THE MOUNTAINS

San Diego, Nov. 1S-A rescue party
in automobiles, equipped with water
and provisions, left San Diego today
to search the mountain trails between
Campo and Imperial valley for O. L.
Smith, an Imperial valley rancher,
and J. E. Hancock, R. C. Rutter and
E. L. Abbott of San Diego, who start
ed eleven days ago on an automobile
hunt and expected to return four days
ago, taking but few provisions. Mrs.
Hancock has collapsed and is under a
physicians care from worry.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-18
Want to Fight Alone

(By United Press Associations
Seattle, Nov. 18-The resolution of
George l.. Berry, now before the
American Federation of Labor con-
vention, was set back today when the
Socialist delegates promised to fight
it. The resolution provides for the es-
tablishment of a labor party to seek
affiliation with the Socialists. The
Socialists refuse to becloud their issue
by the establishment of another party
and say they prefer to make the ballot
battle under their own name.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-18
GALE DOES DAMAGE
AT SAN FRANCISCO
(By United Press Associations

(By United Press Associations)
San Francisco, Nov. 18-Bay ship
ping suffered $4,000 damage from a
heavy gale today. The Island Trans.
portation Company's barge No. 6
snapped it's moorings at the Santa
Fe pier and smashed into the British
steamer Santa Rosalia, which broke
in two and sank. The scow schooner
Evelyn went ashore near the break
water and was totally wrecked. The
schooner Monterey slammed into the
pier and crushed it. Much minor
damage was done.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-18
After Promoters

Los Angeles, Nov. 1S-For what
are said to be preparations for new
federal grand jury probe of ex-offic-
ers and directors of the Los Angeles
Investment Company, the jury went
into session this morning. Federal
District Attorney Schoonover an
nounced the probe would take consid-
cradle time to complete. The arraign-
ment of the eleven ex-oficers and di-
rectors of the company, indicted last
week is expected tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-18

a joint statement Marvin and Frank
enfield absolve the local weather
forecasters of all blame. They de-
clare sufficient signal was displayed
to hold all vessels in port, but the
masters of the ships, through force
of habit, disregarded the warnings.
1t is declared the statement is author
lied by Secretary of Agriculture
Houston.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-18
From Ninth Husband

Oregon City, Ore, Nov. 18.-Wom-
ans rights asserted themselves in a
new way when Mrs. Ellen Deering
Grangrow of Pendleton obtained di-
vorce from her ninth husband, Grant
Nicholas Grangrow, and voluntarily
settled $4,000 on him as "alimony."
In receiving the decree Mrs. Gran
grow was successful only after four
attempts. She had sought the de-
cree twice in Multnomah and once in
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-18

Marion and Clackamas counties. She
charged wilful desertion.
Both she and her divorced husband
are Indians. Mrs. Grangrow has in
the neighborhood of $4,000 in her own
name and is SO years old. Mr.. Gran
grow is SO years old.
In her eventful embarkations on
the sea Of matrimony for nine differ
ent voyages Mrs. Grangrow has lost
four mates through the stormy di-
vorce court passages and five have
been taken through death.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-18

"Under such authorization" de-
clares Postmaster General Burleson,
"when parcel is presented for mail
ing the clerk receiving it, after col
lecting the required postage, may en-
dorse on the parcel the amount of the
postage, which later will be affixed
by an employee Of the postoffice."
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-18
Vessel Saved

(By United P:ess Associations)
Toronto, Nov. 18.-Messages today
say the barge Wyoming, reported lost
in the lake storms with twenty-e eight
aboard, is safe at Lilly Point, Lake
Superior, after terrible battle with
the storm.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-18
Disregarded Warnings

(By United Press Associations
Cleveland, Nov. 18-The vessel own
ers seem responsible for the heavy
loss of life in the recent storm, accord
ing to representations of Prof. Mar
vim, vhief of the government weather
service, and Harry Frankenfield. In
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-18
New Manager

New York, Nov. 1S-W. Robertson,
who coached the young pitchers of the
New York Giants, has been named
manager of the Brooklyn Nationals,
succeeding Bill Dahlen.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-18
Sentence Postponed

(By United Press Associations)
Los Angeles, Nov. 18-The SEN
tence of Burr Harris, the negro who
murdered Mrs. Rebecca Gay, Chris
tian Science practitioner, and Louis
Larson, found guilty of numbering his
wife, have been postponed to permit
the filing of motions for new trials.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-18
(By United Press Associations

(By United Press Associations
San Francisco, Nov. 18-It is rain
ing today throughout northern Cali
fornia. There was 1926 inches at Red
Bluff at 5 this morning. Rain start
ed falling here at II last night and
the forecaster predicted it would con-
tinue all day.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-18
Mexican Capital Believes
Break with America is
To Come in Near Future

Mexico City, Nov. 18-There were
many more arrests today in connec-
tion with reported anti-Huerta plot.
The arrests started last night and
continued until morning, many promi-
nent men being included. The report
is confirmed that a party of prisoners
arrested for participating in a Car
rama demonstration at Mensillo have
been brought here. 1t is reported the
number includes Americans, but this
is not confirmed.
1t seems certain congress will meet
Thursday as scheduled, as quorum is
already here.
The government is believed to be
suppressing news of the rebels sue
cess in the north.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-18

(By United Press Associations)
Mexico City, Nov 1S-Huerta shut
himself in Chapultapec castle today,
as safer than the National palace. He
is surrounded by soldiers and refused
to receive visitors. Many foreigners
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-18
(By United Press Associations)

(By United Press Associations)
Galveston, Nov. 18-That Mexican
rebels have captured Tampico is re-
ported by wireless, but it is not con-
firmed. A steamship is now en- route
to Tampico and is expected to reach
there tomorrow, when a full report
will probably be forwarded here.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-18

left for the coast by special trains.
There was considerable excitement
here upon the report that Huerta
had abandoned the palace. Wild rum
ors prevailed for time.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-18
(By United Press Association,

(By United Press Associations
Vera Cruz, Nov. 18-Tuxpan must
fall before the Mexican rebels. it is
believed here today. General Aguilar,
commanding the besiegers, gave the
city until Thursday to surrender. 1t
is believed here the federal command
er will offer no resistance. He ap-
pealed for reenforcements but the
government was unable to spare the
men.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-08-08
NEW PARCELS POST RATES
EFFECTIVE AUG. FIFTEEN

The new Parcels Post reguIltIor.
become effective August DO. rl,
rIght on such packages may be- .n
aased TO 20 pounds within th'
Irt and second zones. which arc
mainly local zones The limit 0i
eight on such shipment through
OH. mail has been pounds. bot b.
Yr Increased 10 20 pounds This
tHNns that the merchant iu the
here rural routes extend may
secure country produce in any
mount 100 10 20 pounds one pack
r Or 10 complies with mo regula
.as as 'o dimensions and packing
The f1.ufiug .s q copy of cIrcu-
Tor which f.a postmaster general hHs
...f 10 tH. Amarillo postmaster.
.eh gives fHa rates % would Doe
"a. for the merchant or others In.
t.-ated 10 rlip the rate table 20 that
r. Hu have - .u hIs mind a. any
uma
office Of the Postmaster General.
Washington - q. July 30. 1918
Order $50 1890 On and after Aug
I5. I1Is the limit OF weight Of par
cels OF 'oHrth-class mail Tor delivery
within fhr first and second zones
shall D. Increased from ~ pounds
10 2O pound The rate Of post lgr
on parcel exceeding four ounces Boz
weight shall uo .r FOR the first pound
and ic for each additional two
pounds or fraction thereof when I'm
tended for delivery 90 other offices
within the Ir and second zones
Sections aud p radcol Post
regulations ar. amended accordingly
The rates ar. follows
First Zone
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-08-08
HEREFORD WANTS SPACE
FOR IRRIGATION FARM

Secretary Seth o. Holman Of the
Amarillo Chamber o. Commerce has
Iust received COMMUNICABLE from
John W Sherman. secretary OF ths
Chamber of Commerce of Hereford
asking information re.afIve no space
which IT. desired bt Deaf smith roun-
ty ln The Panhandle State Pair .He
letter reads
Please tell ono how much pa0.
for exhibit VIII boz allowed for Daa'
smith county $50 SAINT t0 have 70
miniature irrigation farm etc. and
% is necessary 20 kHDt something Of
The space Boz order 20 make the en-
glne. far.. etc
Thanking you FOR the In'orma-
lion and wishing sou success. beg 20
remain. Yours very truly.
joins vs. SHERMAN
Secretary Hereford Chamber oi
Commerce
From private parties from Here
ford 10 b. learned tUai Hereford and
Deaf smith county lre planning 90
have mammoth exhibition here for
the thou auda of TORS who Uill
come 10 Amarillo. attracted by On,
climate. the fa.r au1 by fhe superior
land The nature 0f thr exhibits will
bs "a small irrigated farm which viii
give iu miniature nas tho illustra
ton of the uses t0 which water 's
placed in Deaf Smith county. and
hoR tho irrigation system o. worked
Hereford is lU tho ha.ioa water dis
trict and b. g.. hor greatest asset be-
side the fine agricultural lands The
exhibits 40 be- shown here OF that
section win comprise many asricuI
tural lines
Hereford WAS one of the busy
maris Of her section of the Panhandle"
witch pledged itself TO lend alI as
sistauoe pos ihlr for tho makina of
thc Panhandle Hir one 10 grow and
develop into a competitor with the
Dallas Fair
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-08-08
BUSINESS MEN WORKED
N YARDS YESTERDAY

"Clean 10 your own back yard
This m1y not have been uttered
Thursday by business men. bat that
was the slogan nevertheless. from
the hour the sun rose until 10 went
down there vas the business man out
ln Dos own back yard rak.ug and
comblng weeds. applying tho torch. 10
d. estimated that there were at least
Ono hundred men in Amarillo getting
busy Boa This connection Thursday
The change zoo appearance is W1gioa.
and when the inspectors Tor fle iiol-
laud Magazine arrive 10 make their
Inspection they Wu find Amarillo
one of the cieanest town tha' they
have had occasion 20 visit
u b. not known just when The
Inspectors viii arrive. u is aId that
there are about g. other competitors
BIO the several classes of cities and
that the work 1f Inspect.ne a.I of The
places competing viii require much
time.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-08-08
commissioners HOLD
ENTHUSIASTIC SESSION

Tho Board of Commissioner Of
the Chamber OF Commerce held one
OF tho most enthusiastic meetings .n
its history last might Those present
were President Bryant Frank 4.
Nhite 2 S. Beasley. ~. w. Gal
lraith Earl Cobb. T w Brazcltou,
. Lindsay Nunn. G. C. Brady. Thorn
0l0ie. b ~ Hardin
fr trco. lance with the constitution
.nnd by Jaws the secretary was I'M
IruGri 10 require legal excuses
from AL absent members OF the
board
The various commissioners then
reported what their committees had
been doing aud a.l showed @ healthy
and vigorous condition.
Tho matter OF O. smoker or banquet
OF some kind Tor enc membership Boz
the near future vas referred 10 T.
T.. Num- and E 50 Hardin to work
out
Tho motion was adopted that the
Chamber Of Commorc, go ON record
as fayorIng to- enforcement of all
sanitary laws with reference %
meats, vegetable milk etc aud
inspection of an dlIr.cs. businesses.
meat markets. restaurants. cafe. and
places whore mea' are served The
civic committee STATS requested 90
take up the matter with tho .fv
council that tbe proper ordinlu...
may be drafted
\ resolution wa. adopted asking
the advisory board of the Chamber
.oi Commerce to meet with the com.
missioners. August I1fu. when oac1
commissioner viii max. written re-
ports OF HIS department up-to-daie
and what be has outlined Tor me fu.
ture. They also adopted @ resolution
favoring the organization of an auto
club OF Amarillo 20 work with the
Potter County Good Roads AsocIa-
ton and the president vas instructed
20 appoint q committee 90 act with
the highway committee
II was resolved 20 send booster
committee 20 Tascusa nest Mon iaY.
10 be APPOINTED by the chairman 10
boost for the fair : motion vas
adopted appoiUius th, commissioner,
I'm charge of publicity industry. and
agriculture 90 work oct plans Tor
handling the boosting end OF the
Panhandle State Fair
The Commissioners authorized See.
Rotary Seth p Holman to 20 to r,r,
Worth on August 70 to attend Pie
meeting of the executive, committee
oi the Texas Commercial Secretaries
and Business Mems Association.
Many other matters OF LIGHTER ina.
nortance were discussed ana ne,r.v
every subject affecting hr commits.
sioners and the Chamber 5f Com
merce was threshed out aud AN inter.
esting few hours were enjoyed.
The Board of tommi,s ouer. are
doing great work and the Chamber
0f Commerce is lacking boz nothing
10 assist Amarillo in ever, possn'.
way and 10 advance The Interest ai
the Panhandle State Fair
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-08-08
FARMERS INSTITUTE To
HAVE SESSION SATURDAY

A. Glen1 wood Park saturday the
Potter County Farmers Institute
E 800 convene and an excellent pro
gram Vill be- carried through The
session opens a. 90 a. ~ The follow.
/ ms Is the program as arranged fof
T tho occasion
SIS Trip 20 the south Plains John
. 3 Ross. superintendent Of the United
States Experimental Farm
election ~ Officers. with terms "a
commence september =
Demonstration work iu the Vicin-
Ify OF Amarillo VIM Gamer Dis
trrt. Agent Farm Demonstration
work for Texas. q s Department Of
Agriculture
Preparing for and Holding Mois-
ture on Panhandle Farms W - Me
Ghee WaysIde Texas
Report Of Delegates sent 20 the
state Institute Charles Dammier j.
d. Foster. Nrs Alois Peters. Miss
Rose Dammler. Merritt NaY H j. We
Der. Dr g. 4. Hazard These re-
ports vll boz splendid and the gist
of the big farmers congress al Col
lege Station VII be- given All farm
ars houlI Doe in attendlnce on the
occasion as something of Interest VIII
be- boz store for AN who attend
Remarks by visitors from the Can
lyon institute
Announcements. including Rock
island slu Special on August o.. Tho
Rock Island special viii spend the
night BOD the city and while here II IS
anticipated that hundreds of farm
ars uIl Doe BIO the city attending this,
io co the demonstration and kinds
ol Clos. which the road viii exhibit
Decision as to time and place of
the next meeting of the Institute
The Saturday session promises 10
boz one of tho most Interesting which
have over been held by the lnstitui
/ and number of ouf-of-town celehri-
ties ar. expected 90 he 100 attendance.
/ 81 this session many plans viii be-
/ la.d for the future meetings
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-08-08
EXAMINATION TO FILL
SAINT FRANCIS OFFICE

The .WuUd States civil Service
Commission announces that on the
date named above an examination
VIII bp held at Amarillo. Texas. as
O. result of which IL is expected t.
mas. Der,.uoatiun 90 nll coutom-
plated vacancy Boz the position Of
fourth class postmaster al 81 Fran
obs Texas and other vacancies as
The, may occur 90 that office. unless
10 shall Boz decided la The interests 90
che service to roo the vacancy by re-
.ratatem,ui The compensation OF
The postmaster az this office was
fiNoHN for thc last fiscal year
A.e limit % years aud over 90
tho date ol tho examination. with 'hc
exception that 90 a state where wo-
U.u ATE declared by statute 60 be- IF
fuII are for all purposes at Is years
women is years of axe on the date
%. ftr examination viii bc admitted
Applicants must reside within thr
territory supplied hy tho postoffic.
.or which the examination is an
UHurred.
The examination Is open 10 all citi-
r.u. ~ the United States Nho can
comply with the requirements
Application forms aud 'ull iufor
nation concerning the requirement.
no the examination can boz secured
from the postmaster 40 So Francis
md tho local secretary at Amarillo.
or from the T. : CitH Service Com
mission. Washington. o.. g..
Application should be- properly
executed and filed with the Commits
sion a. Washington % least seven
days before the date 1f the examine
ton. otherwise b. may b. imprsctic-
able % examine the applicants
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-08-08
Enilinp a II.nIih st.nI..r

The daughter OF A. Mitchell. Bag
lad. Ky. had a bad case of kidney
trouble aud they feared her health
was permanently impaired Mr. Mitch
90 SAYS. She was zoo terrible shape
but { got her 10 take Foley Kidney
Pills and now she .s completely clr-
Cd Women are more Liable 20 have
kidney trouble than men and will
lind Foley Kidney Pills a safe, de-
Dendauio and honest medicine that
contains no harmful or habit forming
drugs Randall Drug Go. tAJt.I
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-08-08
LIGHT SHOWERS FALL ON
PARTS OF PANHANDLE

The Fort Worth and Den
weather report for Thursday sho
the same egenhess OF temporaf
which has obtained for the past
with the exception that shower G
IN The north end
The "a m report issued af
dress shows thai the temporal
a ~ az TeEIine was Gs degree. Dr.
Amarillo 6f. and NJ Childrr
The report shows that shower ..E.
90 fall AZ o m Wednes1a
continued throughout the u.eHf
TcHlins and per.o0
The weather condition '.
Southern Kansas of Texas and
fe as FAR south as swectwaf.
clear and warm with no pro
ton The ROCK Island report
Precipitation on its lines
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-08-08
Kidney Trouble Began With a Lame
Back.

J. L. Hackl. 9l5 Eigh, ST.. Lin
coin, H., was recently cured OF bad
case OF kidney trouble that started
with a lame back, and says Il am
certainly thankful in getting cure
OF my kidney trouble by using Foley
Kidney Pills" Backache. weak and
lame back with soreness over The
kidneys. sharp pains. rheumatism
dun headache. and disturbed sleel.
are an Indications OF a trouble that
Foley Kidney pills will relieve quick
ly and permanently They contain
no habit forming drugs. Randall
Drug Go. ADV
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-08-08
CURRI[ MAKES RECORD
TIME WITH HIS CAR
||rnIT MAKES RECORD IA

UtHE MAKES RECORD 20
Ilu Olr-.' and family. accom-
.IH Horace GoOch, returned a.
Amarillo Wednesday In the former
... r.m trip 10 Colorado spras
.aI other colorado points.
n. ..rr.a claims 10 have the rer-
.r| OH .H. time on q trip betun.
Colorado pruR and Amarillo Dr.
.H colorado prngs al ESQ Tue.
... H.H.ng and arrived In Amari.D
O. m OBJ. Glowing day TINS
ar tho 0nHast time consum
H .H 'np I.f .l he two point
...I.U. 10 Nr .frie
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-08-08
CLARENDON COLLEGE
PRESIDENT N CIT1

President G. 5. slower Of The ciar-
endon College Of Clarendon was an
arrival In Amarillo on the north
bound Denver train Thursday.
Rev Slower has been pres dent of
the college for some time and th.
school has made an enviable record
under his supervision. The school s
a Methodist institution. While here
Rev Slower was working in its inter-
ests.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-08-08

/ Nuie |t. fYr local delivery
.ha agps o.. ail parcels mailed az
nustofucc from which O. rural route
starts for delivery ou w.f rorfo or
mailed at any other point on such
route for delivery Or any other point
thereon. OF 1t 90 office from which
the route starts. or any rural route
starting thcrofrom, ard on all mat
Ter mailed ~ q city carrier office. or
at any point within a. deliver, linn
.'s. for delivery bY carriers from that
office. ur amy office for local loliy-
( rry
Fresh meats and other articles
mentioned 100 PARAGRAPH section
80. Parcel Post Regulation. when
Iucln.aI and wrapped in tho man
ner prescribed by the last sentence Of
that paragraph. win be- accepted for
mailing 10 offices within fHe first
aud second zones
g. S. HlNlESON
Postmaster General
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-08-08

All Master Masons are requested
10 meet az Masonic Hall. Friday. Aug
ust ) ~ . a. m. FOR the purpose %.
conducting the funeral service of
Brother J. u Callavav The furer-l
aill Do form the residence OF T. p.
Gallagher. 1905 Tyler street. By or
der OF Worshipiul Master.