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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-02-13

IN the Official reports OF the
United Charities on the case of
Mrs. Margaret Ustech and her
five children.
December Is last, two of Mrs.
Ustech's children and the infant
of Mrs. Mastidies were asphyx-
lated in a ramshackle building in
the rear at 828 Ewing street in
the rear of the Firman house and
the Ewing street congregational
church.
Both Mrs. Ustech and Mrs.
Ewing at that time were in the
hands of organized charity, and
this is the story of how that came
about and how the children came
to their death.
Two years ago, Mrs. Ustech's
husband, Elm Ustech, became in
sane. He was put in Dunning
asylum. Mrs. Ustech was left
alone with four children.
One of her neighbors told the
United Charities that she and her
children were starving, June l,
1911. The northwestern office of
the organization sent an expert
to report on the cease" that day.
The expert of the United Char
tiles reported that it was true that
Mrs. Ustech and her children
were starving. Four other ex-
perts, several volunteers and two
physicians made Investigations of
the case. All reported the family
starving.
The experts began their inves-
tigation the first week in June.
Thousands of words were writ
Il
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-02-13

FAIL TO END HUNGER
their salaries.
June 81, four weeks after the
first report, Mrs. Ustech was
given one dollar. The expert
who gave her the dollar, also gave
her a lecture on ''frugality, care
fulness and honesty" This lee
ture is recorded in the official re-
ports of the United Charities.
Mrs. Ustech was boarded with
other poverty stricken families
and moved around the city until
her fifth child was about to be
born. She was put to work in
restaurants, sent to wash for the
United Charities own institution,
the Mary Crane nursery at 81 a
day, scolded and knocked about
the city for eighteen months.
All this time the Mothers PEN
sion law was in force. But Mrs.
Ustech was not informed of this
benihcient act through which she
had right to relief.
When Supt. Lies of the United
Charities was asked about this,
he said that he decided she was
not entitled to a pension. The
law says the juvenile court shall
decide who is entitled to pensions.
Thus it came about that Mrs.
Ustech, on December IS, 1912,
was forced, to lock up four of her
children and the child of Mrs.
Mastiedes, who boarded with her,
in the shack at 828 Ewing, while
she herself went to the basement
of the Mary Crane nursery to
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK

Chicago, Dec. Hog receipts 3d.
900; Bulk s735@ 755; lights, $6.95@
80; mixed. s7.25@765; heavy, s7.30
@L65; rough, $73O@755; pigs, $4.75
1880.
Cattle receipts 5000; steady. Beeves,
S6.60@9.70; Texas steers, $6.65@77O;
Western, s5.90@L75; stocker8 and
feeders, S4.8O@ $50; cows and heifers
$3.3O@s.15; calves, $G.50MI1.00.
Sheep receipts, 25,O0O; steady. Ma
tive and Western, s415M550; yearl-
ngs, $5.50@700; native lambs, $3.50
@790; Western, 5G.50M795.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05
NEW YORK COTTON

New York, Dec 5-There was not
enough business here to call it mar
ket today. What was considered a
practical adjustment of the Fall River
labor troubles. rumors that the Ma
tional Ginners' Association reduced
their estimate of the ginning to De-
cember l to under 100000 and a
quiet short covering movement made
for slightly steady undertone, but
cotton looked to be coming out from
trade sources on all hard spots. Fluc-
tuations ranged within six TO eight
points and the close was around last
nights prices.
Following is range of quotations to-
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05
ENLlSTMENTS
KEEP MEN FROM SERVICE

Washington, Dec. 5-Marked de-
crease in army enlistments under the
new seven-year enlistment law was
brought to the attention of the war
department by Inspector General Dar-
lington in his annual report.
"Recruiting officers and members
of the recruiting parties" said the
report, "have carefully explained to
applicants the nature of the enlist
ment contract with reference to serv-
ice with the colors and in the reserves,
but the applicants are not satisfied
and frequently express themselves as
unwilling to enlist because of the re-
serve feature, which places them un-
der obligations for too long a period"
The law provides for three years
service with the colors and four years
subject to call in the reserves. One
inspector reported to General Darling
ton that careful inquiry of 425 former
soldiers eligible for enlistment in the
reserves resulted in enlisting only
three.
The nspector-general recommend
ed transferring the Philippine scouts
to the Philippine constabulary, there
by placing the cost of their mainte-
nance upon the Philippine government
and adding the 5732 men now required
for the scouts to the regular army.
He suggested that the regiments now
in the islands be brought back to the
United States at the conclusion of
their terms of service and replaced
by regiments organized since 1901.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05
MOTHER. II CHiLD'S
TONGUE IS COATED
If Cross, Feverish, COnstipated, Bill
iOus, Stomach Sour, Give Cali
fOrnia Syrup Of Figs"

A laxative today saves a SICK child
tomorrow. Children simply will not
take the time from play to empty
their bowels, which become clogged
up with waste, liver gets sluggish;
stomach sour.
Look at the tongue, mother. If coat
ed, or your child is listless, cross, fe-
verish, breath bad, restless, doesn't
eat heartily, full Of cold or has sore
throat or any other children's all
mcnt, give teaspoonful of Cali
fornia Syrup Of Figs" then don't
worry, because it is perfectly harm
less, and in few hours all this con-
stipation poison, sour bile and fer
menting waste will gently move out of
the bowels, and you have well, play
ful child again. A thorough "inside
cleansing" is ofttimcs all that is neces-
sary. 1t should be the first treatment
given in any sickness,
Beware Of counterfeit fig Syrups.
Ask your druggist for 50-cent bot
tie Of "California Syrup of Figs
which has full directions for babies,
children Of all ages and for grown
ups plainly printed on the bottle. Look
carefully and see that it is made by
the California Fig Syrup Company"
Don't be fooled.-Ady.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05
MARKET REPORTS
LOS ANGELES PRODUCE

Los Angeles. Dec. 5-There was an
other Y cent drop in the price of
fresh ranch eggs yesterday on the Los
Angeles produce exchange, making the
quotation 4312 cents a dozen. Butter
also declined n cent yesterday, going
to 35c a pound on the California ex-
tras. Some butter sold for as low as
33c a pound at the beginning of the
call. but later sales forced the price
up to within l cent of where it had
been the day before Eastern twins
cheese advanced &c to lie a pound,
jobbers' jrice.
There have been nearly dozen
cars of oranges shipped to the local
market this season and yesterday
there were the first arrivals from the
local orchards. One of the large
houses received a car from Sunland
and the fruit moved easily at S2.75 4
box. The navelS from the north sold
for 25c a box more. There are also
some more RedlandS EarlieS on the
market, which bring S1.75 for the half
box
A car. of Oregon Burbank potatoes
were shipped in here yesterday and
the house which received them put
them up for sale at $155 to S1.60 a
hundred pounds This is from sc to
1Oc higher that the California Bur
banks. Onions are still firm and
Australian browns yesterday went at
around S2.S5 a hundred.
The following egg and butter quo
tations are taken from actual sales
on the Los Angeles produce exchange.
SelliSg price to trade Sc higher on
eggs and 4c higher on butter.
Butter-California creamery. sx-
tras, 35c; creamery firsts, 32@33c.
Eggs-Local ranch. dozen. candled.
46l2 @4713c; case count, 43l2c.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05
BARLEY MARKET

San Francisco, Dec. 5-In the local
grain pit today there was a firmer
tone in barley options, with trade Of
light volume. May sold at S137&4
and $780, was bid and S1.3112 asked
for December. Local spot prices for
barley were unchanged {: the previous
prices. Receipts Of barley here today
were 1925 centals. Holders Of cash
wheat were firm, notably for the up
per grades. Choice oats for seed
were firm. Egyptian corn was quoted
at the flat price Of $165. Rolled bar
ley was easier and quoted lower.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05
Our Telephone Number Is
So j.
Lone Star Grocery
Gems and Apparel Seized

New York, Dec. 5-Jewels and
wearing apparel valued at 100000,
the property of Mr.. and Mrs. o. w.
Allen Dunlap, who arrived here on the
steamer Olympic November II, have
been seized by custom inspectors, it
was announced this afternoon, after
the rejection of Mr.. Dunlap's claim
for exemption of duties on the
ground he was nonresident.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05
Rivers ard Harbors Session.

(By United Press Associations
Washington, Dec. 5,-The tenth an
nual convention of the national riv-
ers and harbors congress adjourned
today following a protracted business
session. Reports from Secretary and
Treasurer S. a. Thompson, field sec
retaries, the committee on resolutions
the committee on nominations, ad-
dresses by state delegates and an
nouncements by the president occu-
pied the time of the meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05
AComplete Dairy
Ranch

soil nearly all in fine stand Of alfalfa,
A new house just built, with bath, etc.
Including 80 head Of selected dairy
within next 30 days. Here is a ranch
you get it. $4,000 cash will handle
terms. Owner can't give this proper
making a mistake if you buy before
r. Z. Jauman, 436 Main st., FL Centro
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05

Consisting of 12O acres I'll fine soft
fenced into ii fields, some hog tight.
Large sleeping porches, shade trees.
cows, all milking or TO come fresh
that is a real producer from the time
ranch and cows. Balance very easy
attention. Says sell. You are sure
investigating this. For full detail see
Land e Brokerage Co.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05
New Premier

Paris, Dec. 5-Jean Dupuy has been
appointed premier by Poincare, to
succeed Barthou, who resigned when
the Chamber of Deputies failed to-
sustain the government policies.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05
Women Adjourn.

Washington, Dec. 5-Attendance at
the congressional hearing and a meet
ing of the executive committee today
marked the adjournment of the forty
fifth annual convention of the Ma.
tional American Women Suffrage AS
sociation convention which has been in
session here since November 20.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05
Perfect LubricatiOn

Don't shorten the life of your motor
by using an inferior grade of lubri-
eating oil, use Havoline oils and know
your engine is perfectly fabricated.
In cans or in bulk. Stanly-De Blois
Garege, Sixth and State streets, Ell
Centro.-Adv. 1873
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05
You Can Get Savage Tires

Savage tires are sold in Brawley
by Dryden & Shank, in Imperial by
Imperial Garage and Machine Co., IN
CaleXico by Rich & Sons Hotel Gar
age, in Holtville by Park Garage, in
Ell Centro by Roy Norman & Co., I'M
perial valley distributors. Phone,
Main 91.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05

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., 1913-12-05

We have what we advertise-we ad
vertise what WE HAVE. Roy Moor
man q Co., Phone Main 91.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05
Los ANGELES GRAIN MARKET

Las Angeles, Dec. 5-Following Is
range Of quotations yesterday, fur
nished BY the Los Angeles grain ex-
change;
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05

Xmas Toys and Seals at Dunaway's
1SS-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05

preme utility to the world is the ulti
mate object of the plan.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05

Lee Tires-Roy Norman & Co.
Phone Main 91.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05

Best equipped and most careful
piano mover Ed Royce Transfer. If
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05

Cash paid for clean cotton rags.
Press office. II
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1913-10-01

cane fruits in this locality has never
been made, but Prof. Rees, Plant
Pathologist of the Western Washing
ton Experiment Station, hopes to
make such study and to throw more
light on the subject. In the berry
fields we find this disease affecting
the canes of blackberry, loganberry,
and sometimes red raspberry. So far
as we are able to find out it would be
poor practice to set red raspberry
plants in a field where the previous
plantation was affected by cane gall
on blackberries.
PRUNING PEACH TREES.
Question: What is the best time
to prune peach trees for fruit in the
Sound country? We have some seed
lings that are making heavy growth.
j. D.
Answer: Peaches may be pruned
either in summer or winter. Often
summer pruning has tendency to
check the wood growth and encourage
fruit formation. AS most of the fruit
of peaches is borne on young wood,
pruning either in winter or summer
will thin the fruit. In pruning
peaches the young twigs should be
cut back to at least three-fourths of
their length.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1913-10-01

Railroad & Navigation Co. is operat-
ing during the present week and next
an alfalfa and corn special demonstra-
ton train in the Walla Walla. Spokane
and Yakima districts. Officials of
the road believe that the future meat
supply of the country must be pro-
duced on the farms and from Guilt
waited crops and that the best results
will be obtained from alfalfa and
corn, increasing the value of the land
and enriching the grower. An invita-
ton is extended to all farmers and
their families. also dairymen and
stockmen, to attend the demonstra-
tions at the various stops. Prof p.
G. Holden, the noted agriculturist,
with his staff of assistants, and Prof.
G. L. Smith, agriculturist of the o..
w. R. & NJ, together with repre-
sentatives of the ashington Agrl-
cultural College, will give lectures
and conduct the demonstrations.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1913-10-01
A LESSON In SPRAYING.

An excellent lesson in spraying
came to my notice recently in the
orchard of Mr.. F. w. Corwin, of Puy-
allup.
Mr.. Corwin has a typical old or
chard o. Western Washington. 1t
contains but few trees each of a
great many varieties and is a variety
study in itself. Among the pear vari-
cites are several specimens of Louise
Bonnie of Jersey so tall that it is next
to impossible to properly spray the
tops. Last spring when the cluster
buds opened and just before the in
dividual flower buds opened the trees
we're sprayed with Bordeaux mixture,
strength $3.50. A thorough applica-
ton was made on the portion of each
tree that could be reached, but it was
impossible to reach more than the
lower half or two thirds. Mr.. Corwin
now finds that the sprayed part of
each tree is almost entirely free from
scab, while the fruit in the top is al
most if not entirely worthless. The
dividing line between the sprayed and
unsprayed part of the tree is very
marked and is strong lesson in the
value of spraying to the most skepti-
cal pear grower.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1913-10-01

natural color. Sizes in this grade
shall not run less than two and one
fourth inches in diameter. Slight
traces of scab and worm entering
calyx end of apple will be permitted
in this grade. mot more than two
spots of fungus one-quarter inch in
diameter on any SPECIMEN will be per-
mitted.
&c" Grade. This grade shall be
made up of all merchantable apples
not included in either of the above
grades. All apples must be free from
decay. No apples measuring less than
two inches in diameter will be admit
ted to this grade"
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1913-10-01
Questions and Answers.

Question: [ have removed my
Himalaya Giant blackberries on &C
count of cane gall. Will the same
disease infect red raspberries if plant
ed in the same soil?
Anwser: I believe an extensive
study of the crown gall affecting the
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1913-10-01
Horticulture

ards for quality, are at home in this
section and reach the highest state of
perfection. Eastern Nebraska Wine
sap can be equalled by but few Sec
tipns of the United States; and Ben
Davis and Gano, grown in this sec
ton, are unexcelled by any other fruit
producing section. Other varieties of
Importance are Duchess, Wealthy,
Maiden Blush, Snow, Black Twig,
Rome Beauty, Beauty, York I'm
perial and Genet.
Packing. The largest proportion OF
this fruit will be packed in standard
apple barrels. Labels bearing the AS
ISOLATION brand will be placed on
every package of first grade fruit.
STAN s or stencils will be used on the
second and third grades.
Grading Rules, Association
Brand "--This grade shall consist of
we'll formed, sound, smooth apples
only; free from all disease, insect
and physical injury Apples must be
of natural color and shape character
istic of the variety. Solid red vari
cites, like Arkansas Black, Gano,
Winesap, Jonathan and Missouri
Pippin, must have at least &c % per
cent of good natural color. Striped
or partially red varieties, like Ben
Davis, Minkler, Wealthy and Deli
cious, must have at least 40 per cent
of good red color for the variety. All
apples except WInesap, Missouri Pip
pin, Fameuse, Genet and Red Roman
tie shall measure two and one-half
inches in diameter. These varieties
may measure down to two and one
fourth inches in diameter. Apples
heavily coated with dirt or spray
must be cleaned.
Commercial Grade. Apples in
this grade must possess the same
physical requirements, as to sound
ness and freedom from disease and
decay, as in Association Brand, "
excepting that minor defects, such as
limb rub, spray russeting and slight
deviation from proper form, may be
accepted. Apples with broken or
punctured skin must not be admit
ted. Solid red vari cites must have
at least % per cent good natural col
or. Striped or partially red varieties
must have at least 20 per cent of good
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1913-10-01
SPECIAL DEMONSTRATION TRAIN.

SEATTLE, Sept. 24.-In line with
it's policy of promoting and encourag-
ing the growing of better crops and
consequently bringing better living
to the farmer, the Oregon-Washington
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-10-15

tors from whom I received only tempo
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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-10-15

Your advertising placed in the Ev-
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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-10-15

f e m a weakness.
pain and Irregular
ties. The pains IN
my sides were in
creased by walking
or standing on my
feet and l had such
awful bearing down
feelings, a de-
pressed in spirits
and became thin and
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ewes. / had six doc
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-10-15

The Women of Woodcraft will give
a Halloween dance on the evening
of October 31st. Most excellent mu-
sic will be furnished and the public is
extended a most cordial invitation TO
be present. Details to be announced
later. saw
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-10-15

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To eradicate perspiration and body
odors by sponge bathing.
The best ~antiseptic wash known
Relieves INC strengthens tired, weak,
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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-10-15
Woman SICK
FOURTEEN YEARS
Restored to Health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

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teen years from organic inflammation,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-10-15

To attempt 10 conduct a business
without newspaper advertising is
like trying to have a meal without
food.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-10-15
instead OF Liquid
Ants or Peroxide
many people are now using
Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic

the new toilet germicide powder to be
dissolved in water as needed.
For all toilet and hygienic uses it is
better and more economical.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-10-15

To cleanse and whiten the
teeth, remove tartar and
prevent decay.
To disinfect the mouth, de-
stroy disease germs, and
purify the breath.
To keep artificial teeth and
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Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-03-06
Vice. President in Cabinet.

Trenton, Nj. tSpeciaDTTwo prece-
dents looking toward a closer cooper
alton between the, executive and leg
islative branches Of the national gov
eminent may be established under the
administration of President Woodrow
Wilson. The one would permit the
Vice-President of the United States to
sit for the first time in the cabinet
councils Of the President and the other
would find the chief executive fire.
Iuentiy at he capitol building physical
~ in touch with members of the house
and senate.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-03-06
RIaHR HpoMNTe BUSINESS
President Wilson. VIII Not crest on,
His Oars" IBatAExpects teeSStartI
co~o&hinrs Ds~b4 Awov

President wilson VIII Not ssRest on
His Oars" SBdtA Expects eteeSStart
Something" Right, Away.
Trent6nsN.fJ3 ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
elect wilson announced that the extra
session of congress would be convened
on Tuesday, April 1. The governor der
clared he had arrived atAthis decision
as a result of a letter received today
from Representative Underwood.
81 have waited" said Mr.. Wilson,
ito learn just what the state of prepar-
edness congress was in for business OF
the new Sessions
The governor said he had been cog
respohdihgwith Mr. sUhderEqOd in this
conhectien and had bome I'd the con-
clrsio1 that ApTff I was theAmost feas-
ible date. He intimated that the inter-
walls between March 4 and April 1
might be devoted to- caucuses and con
fereneesl FWoaeditorsofAa Wall Street
newspaper called on the President
elect today and urged that financial
questions receive his earliest consider
alton. On discussing his talk with
them aftefward,j Mr.JWiIson safdaAy3S
Everybody is agreed that there
should lbe currency acknowledgements
possible.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-03-06
WILSON IN NEW ROLE.
May Spend Some fine at Capitol
Keeping i'm Touch With Things.

Washington, (SpeciaD-Lively dis
cussion vas precipitated in congress
sional circles by a published state
ment crediting to President-elect Will
son that he intended to spend part OF
each working day in the Presidents
room at tie capitol, to keep in closer
ouch with legislative affairs. Such
action on the part of the President
would overturn a precedent which has
restricted the Presidents visit to the
capitol to the last hours of a session
OF Congress. s' 4 @
Democratic leaders discussed the re-
ported plan of Mr.. Wilson with reIuct-
a1ce though many seemed to it.