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Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-05

In view of his appointment as at
torney for the irrigation district and
the steps being taken to secure the
system it was deemed especially de-
sirable that the public should be given
a statement by NJ. w. Conkling re-
viewing the water situation as it is
today. In reply to this request Mr..
Conkling said this morning:
The Southern Pacific Company has
claims of over $2,OOO,O0O against the
California Development Company. The
railroad company has now offered to
turn over the system and take bonds
in payment.
In view of the tactical position oc-
cupied by the Southern Pacific pro-
tected as it is from any legal remedy
by the situation in Mexico, and con-
sidering that the valley is under some
moral obligation to the railroad COM
pany for saving it from flood, the Of
fer of the Southern Pacific is undoubt-
edly good one for the public to ac-
cept.
1t must be remembered at the pres
ent time, with the disturbed finances,
irrigation district bonds are only worth
&C cents on the dollar. So the South
ern Pacific would only receive the
equivalent of 1888 900 cash, which
is only half of the actual cash the
Southern Pacific claims to have ex-
pended in preventing inundation.
The acquiring by the district of the
Southern Pacific claims puts the dis
trict in physical possession of the
Mexican properties and gives that
liberty of action in Mexico so neces-
sary to prevent future water shortage,
and leaves the valley with only two
other creditors worthy of considera-
ton. There are the New Liverpool
Salt Company and the minority bond
holders about 100000. This is will
be necessary to pay in one form or
another. The only questionable claim
is that of the Salt Company, which
amounts to between 100000 and
100000, and is in form of judg-
ment obtained by the Salt Company
for alleged damages to the salt works
near Salton. This claim is without
any moral standing whatever.
The property alleged to have been
damaged never was worth to exceed
$4,000, and the methods by which the
judgment was obtained are very sus-
picious. In any event, no moral OBJ
legation rests on the valley to pay the
damage claims of others, the valley
itself having been the chief sufferer.
The Southern Pacific has appealed
from the judgment of Judge Bord-
well, which gives priority of this claim
over those of the Southern Pacific.
If the Southern Pacific wins it's ap-
peal the salt works Judgment would
not be worth cents.
1t is also possible by a series of
condemnation suits, coupled with the
tactical advantage the district will
hereafter hold in Mexico that the
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-05
Killed Another Man

(By United Press Associations
San Francisco, Jan. 5-Ralph Far
iss, the Ell Monte bandit, was identi-
fled today as the man seen leaving the
Driscoll home here hurriedly the ev-
ening Edward Rriscoll was shot and
killed:by burglar whom he surprised
rifling his house. The Identification
was by Mrs. Duvall, neighbor of
Driscolps, when Fariss arrived at the
Ferry building en- route to San Quen-
tin.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-05
Attorney Conkling On
Status of Water Affairs
And Irrigation District

salt works will be squeezed out and
paid nothing.
However, there are strong business
reasons for making an end of litiga-
ton, and the board undoubtedly would
be justified, in view of all the circum-
stances, either in fighting the salt
works claim or in ending the matter
by paying it off. Time is money, and
before final determination of the mat
ter, the board doubtless will canvass
every possible feature of the situa-
ton.
The Salt Works Company has
agreed to accept payment in bonds,
and, as stated, this is a distinct con-
cession in view of the state of financ-
es.
There is at the present time a profit
in the operation of the system of not
less than $15O,OOO a year, and there
also is about S2,OOO,00O in the hands
of the receiver which would be turned
over to the district if the entire mat
ter was settled. The settlement of
the affair with the Southern Pacific,
however, assures the district that it is
only question of months when it will
be in charge of the entire system,
whether settlement be made with the
salt works or not.
With the final taking over of this
system by the district there will no
longer be water question in I'm
perial valley.
A rapid enhancement of land values
may be looked for, and land rents es-
pecially many be expected to double
within year or so.
In those parts of the valley which
have recently suffered for water it
is very difficult to rent land for any,
thing like what it is worth. Even now,
with prospects of early settlement
this situation is changing for the bet
ter.
The one great defect in the past has
been the fact that the people who
must suffer from water shortage did
not have it in their power to prevent
the shortage. When one did occur
they were absolutely without rem
edy
This last statement will not readily
be understood by newcomers to the
valley, but after the first shortage in
water delivery in 1908, action was be-
gun in the superior court of San Di-
ego to recover damages from the
California Development Company. In
each of these cases the plaintiff was
defeated and the court distinctly
claimed that the California Develop
ment Company was not liable for dam
ages for failure of the company to
supply water.
That this valley has been able to
prosper as it has been during the last
decade Notwithstanding this condition
and legal situation, shows what is in
store for the valley within the next
few years, when this legal situation
has been changed and water shortage
Will be not even feared.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-05

That the baby boy deserted on the
doorstep of Mrs. Pargett, on the U. S.
Handley ranch the night of Decem-
Der 21, and turned over to the county
authorities the following day, is the
child of couple giving their names
as Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Gray and that
the child was born in Brawley, Decem-
Der 6, was brought to light Sunday,
when Mrs. j. w. Vivian, who nursed
the mother and babe and Mrs. j. e.
Ramsdell positively identified the lit
tie child as the one born in the north
end town.
According to Mrs. Vivian's story, a
man and woman, giving their names
as F. E. Gray came to Brawley on or
about November "a and rented tent
house. December 6 baby was born
to them, DR.. l.. l.. Lindsey attending
the woman.
Mrs. Vivian, who acted as nurse no.
ticed something peculiar and unusual
about the couple and suspected that
all was not right. While the woman
seemed to think very much of the
baby, acting as a mother generally
does under similar circumstances, the
man appeared to care little for the
newcomer and offered to give the
baby away to her. This aroused Mrs.
Vivian's suspicion but she put the
thought out of her mind at the time
believing that the man must have
been joking.
However, as the days went on an
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-05

passed away at his home, 1924 Walnut
street, at 3 o'clock this morning. The
end was due to an acute attack of
grip, the seriousness of which was ac-
centuated by his advanced age, eighty
five years.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-05
GOVERNOR is WARNED
ARMORIES TO BE RUINED

Indianapolis, Ind, Jen. 5-For the
second time within a few weeks Gov
ernor Ralston received warning that
the national guard armories are to be
restroyed. The latest anonymous let
ter read:
"Keep men out Of the armories.
Plans have been made to destroy
them. If you don't want innocent
men slain, take heed"
The guards around the armories
were augmented today.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-05

task on the United States border pa
troll and the few Red Cross officials
who are here.
AS many as could be induced to go
were sent to walk the distance to Mar
ia, Texas, sixty-seven miles.
The little mission church of Pre-
sidio was crowded with wounded.
Instructions came from Washington
today to hold as prisoners all desert
ers who cross the line. Heretofore the
border patrol has disarmed and sent
back unwounded deserters.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-05
Nation Wide Strike Threat

Chicago, Jan. 5-Charles H. Meyer,
of the Western Federation of Miners,
recently run out of the Michigan cop
per country, was credited today with
saying that President Gompers and
other officials of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor will meet in Wash
ington in few days to consider call
ing a nationwide strike of organized
labor in sympathy with the copper
miners of Michigan.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-05
Great Storm North

(By United Press Assoeiations)
Astoria, Ore, Jan. 5-The Columbia
Bar is so rough today from south
easterly gale that no vessels attempt
ed to put to sea. Fifteen crafts are
bar bound. The storm is declared the
worst in years.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-05
Fatally Frightened in Auto

Worcester, Mass, Jan. 5-After
2111h hours of Inconsistencies, Anna
Wheeler, daughter of DR.. Charles D.
Wheeler, passed away in the city hos
pital. The city hospital physicians
declare the girl was fatally frightened
when an automobile in which she was
riding on Christmas day was struck
by trolley car.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-05
(Bv United Press Associations

Hoquiam, Wash, Jan. o-Reports
that Mocklip's resort hotel had slip
ped into the sea during the storm late
Yesterday was verified today. The
big hotel with the surrounding cot
tages was washed away. The town.
site was entirely devastated and is
marked only by the masses of wreck
age, tossed by the breakers. There
were no residents of the town during
the winter.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-05
PANTS CAUGHT ON NAIL,
MAN HANGS ALL NIGHT

Washington, Pa, Jan. Sin absence
of his family William Harding of
Wireton went to his chicken house to
investigate disturbance. Standing
on box and peering into the coop, he
lost his footing and fell. The seat of
his trousers caught on stout nail and
he hung there till his family returned
home today and found him uncon-
scious.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-05
Veteran Burned to Death
fRy United Press Associations)

(By united PrtbS ASsUCIdtIOHsI
Sawtelle, Jan. 5-B. r. Yarlott,
aged 10, veteran of the 133d Penn
sylvania infantry in the civil war, was
burned to death in a shack he occu-
pied here last night. The origin of the
fire is unknown. Yarlott's death was
discovered when his corpse was found
today in the ruins.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-05
Bears Four IN One Year

y New Haven, Conn.,, Jan. 5-The CIV
ing birth of four children in one year
is the record of Mrs. January Hart of
Allingtown. The most recent arrivals
came yesterday. The other pair came
January 10 last and did not survive
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-05

to the American side, has ceased,
and in Ojinaga, there is only de-
termination to fight to the end. Reb-
ell assaults upon Ojinaga were re-
sumed after lull of several hours.
During the early morning the rebels
shifted their position and today the
attacks were more to the north than
heretofore. An artillery duel was
fought for two hours and rebels
scrambled up the heights towards the
federal position only to be driven back
time and again by the federal fire.
One well-directed shot from rebel
cannon silenced one of the largest of
the federal big guns, wounding fifty
or sixty federals and Staying several.
Federals and rebels alike are an
gered over the action of Major M.
M. McNamee, commanding the Amer
lean forces here, in closing the port
of Preside to both sides. In a dis
patch to General Hugh l.. Scott, at
Fort Bliss today, Major McNamee
said that the Mexicans now turning
back are not armed soldiers seeking
an asylum, but individual soldiers
dressed as civilians who are trying
to use the American territory, not to
give up, but to cross and recross for
various reasons.
Brownville, Texas, Jan. 5-Thirty-
nine Mexican soldiers, confined in the
guardhouse at Fort Brown, escaped
last night and are believed to be try
ing to reach Nuevo Laredo.
Of more than one hundred Mexi-
can federals confined in Fort Brown
six months ago, all but 200 have es-
capped. When constitutionalists capt
ured Matamoras, Mexico, they crossed
the river and surrendered.
Washington, Jan. ,5-Warning to
Americans who have left Mexico
against returning to that country was
isued late Saturday by the state de-
partment.
"The information in the possession
of the department" says an official
statement, Indicates that economic
and political conditions have not
changed in such way as to justify
an attempt to return to Mexico and
resume industrial operations there,
and that any purpose to take such
step is due to misunderstanding and
misrepresentation as to the actual
conditions and prospects at the present
moment"
Preside, Tex, Jan. 5-Two thous-
and Mexican refugees, including half
starved women and children and some
federal deserters, rushed across the
river to the United States Saturday
to seek protection from the battle of
Ojinaga, opposite here.
The refugees were scattered without
shelter along the river bank for two
miles, while the heavy artillery firing
between the 1000 federals in the
trenches at Ojinaga and General
Ortega's attacking rebel forces con-
tinued less than mile back from the
American border.
The arrival Of so many unfed and
ragged people imposed an arduous
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-05

Presidio, Texas, Jan. Six thous-
and rebels under Ortega and Rod
riguez stormed the heights of Ojinaga
in a combined attempt to dislodge the
federals. Supported by heavy ar
tillery fire, the rebel forces pushed
their way almost to the rim of the
mesa, when the federals, concentrat-
ing their entire force, drove the reb-
els back.
The attack was unexpected by the
federals. Previously Ortega's men had
attacked the town from a western po-
sition, and had failed. Moving from
the protection of the arroyo to the
west Ortega united his force with
that of General Rodriguez and, using
the Conchos river bed for an en-
trenchment, the whole rebel force re-
newed the attack from the north. AT
one point, which bore the brunt of
the rebel attack, seventy-five federals
were slain and more than 1870 wound
ed, it was reported here tonight. The
federal commander at that point
Brigadier General Martinez, was NOR
tally wounded.
Rebels tonight are expecting Cen
eral Pancha Villa to assume COM
mand in person. They also are ex-
pecting large quantities of ammuni-
ton and additional reinforcements
from Chihuahua. Villa already has
left Juarez for Ojinaga, according to
a dispatch to rebels in Preside.
Seven days of almost continuous
fighting at Ojinaga finds the situation
there practically unchanged. Federal
forces have held their position against
a more superior force and under con-
slant bombardment, which at times be-
came a storm of shot and shell.
Reinforcements for the rebel army
are being rushed to Ojinaga from
every portion of northern Mexico
Already force of 2200 from south
of Chihuahua has reached there after
four days of forced marches. To-
night $50 rebel cavalry from Juarez
left the railroad for forced march
to relieve the rebel situation al
Ojinaga, and 1000 Sonora troops have
started to join the movement.
The federal garrison of foul
thousand cannot be increased. Or
one side is the American border, OF
all other sides are rebel forces anC
back of them vast territory which
is wholly controlled by rebels. With
out hope of relief, with their ammuni
ton constantly diminishing, the feder
ais have put up good fight and ap
pear to be in no wise discouraged.
The flight Of frightened deserter!
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-05
Noted Author Expires

Philadelphia, Jan. 5-Dr. S. Weir
Mitchell, noted author and physician,
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-05
Still Fighting
Around Ojinaga

Juarez, Jan. 5-General Pancho
Villa, accompanied by Raoul Madero,
brother of the slain president of Mex
leo, left for Ojinaga. Villa will per-
sonally take command of the rebel
forces in attacking the federals in
Ojinaga.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-05
(By United Press Associations


Washington, Jan. 5-An unidenti-
fled vessel was reported ashore off
Nantucket shoals light and a revenue
cutter sent to the rescue.
Another unidentified vessel is in
distress on the Jersey coast, sixty
miles from Cape May. The cutter
Onondagua returned from an attempt
to aid the lost Oakland, was dis
patched.
1t is believed the storms sweeping
the coast for the last two days may
be continuing at sea, although it is
quieter on the coast today. Many YES
sells may have been lost or disabled.
Reports of damage are increased hour
ly by messages.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-05
Tank Steamer Sinks
BY United Press Associations

7
New York, Jan. 5-That the Ameri-
can tank steamer Oklahoma sank
sixty miles off Sandy Hook is report
ed by wireless from the Hamburg
American lines Bavaria. The Ba-
varia rescued the Oklahoma's captain,
Alfred Guenter, and seven members of
the crew. 1t is believed certain the
Oklahoma is the vessel reported by
the Spanish steamer Manuel Calvo
last night as in distress. The Ba-
varia is bound from Philadelphia to
Boston, but it is believed she will come
here with the survivors.
Seven steamships stood at cables
length away, powerless to aid the Ok
lahoma, which broke in two, the rear
half sinking like lead, with all on
board perishing. By miracle the fore
part floated. Eight men clung to it
and were rescued. The Oklahoma was
owned by the J. M. Guffy Petroleum
Co. 1t sailed from here Saturday for
Port Arthur, Texas. 1t was not far
outside the Hook when it encountered
terrific gale. Sunday its condition
became so desperate it sent a wireless
call for aid. The Spanish steamer
Manuel Calvo picked up the call and
hurried to the scene. The Oklahoma's
wireless then failed, but th Calvo con-
tinued calling, bringing six other
ships.
They made repeated attempts to
launch life boats to aid the Oklahoma,
but were unable to do so. All the Ok
lahoma's and many other ships boats
were swept away. Two of the Colvo's
men were badly hurt.
In addition to the Calvo and Ba-
varia, the ships that stood by were
the Royal Mail liner Caribbean, White
Star Freighter Georgia, and the rev.
enue cutters Seneca, Gresham and
Onondaga. The gale was so great
throughout Sunday that the ships had
great difficulty moulding their posi-
tions. The rescued men are exhaust
ed and are in serious condition.
The gale has greatly abated, al
though heavy seas are running. Some
damage was done alone the coast
from the great swells that accom-
panied the heavy tides.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-01-13
Nomination Seekers Brave
Icy Roads and Atmosphere

the owner decided to have it rough.
shod. He gave orders to that effect
and after passing his cards about pre-
pared to return home, but found to his
chagrin that the horse Clark had driv-
en- and not his own was the one which
had been rOughshOd.
One Job Still Open.
At the present there is no announc-
ed candidate for the Progressive nomi-
nation for commissioner from the
middle district. William Lewis, preSi-
dent of the First National bank of
Williamsburg has been urged to an
nounce his candidacy for that office
but so far has not done so.
Fillmore Riggs, who had announced
his candidacy for the nomination for
county clerk, has decided not to make
the race, his friends have been inform
ed the past few days. There are still
five candidates for that office, howev-
err Claude Keever of Fountain City,
Lucius Harrison, Richmond, Charles
Potter, Richmond, Park Gipe, East
Germantown and Clarence Mote, Rich
mond.
Fair crowds, considering the wealth
er, attended the township meetings
held this afternoon for the election of
Progressive precinct committeeman,
and it is anticipated that the ward
meetings to be held in Richmond this
evening for the same purpose will be
we'll attended.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-01-13
EACH SCHOOL CHILD
COSTS INDIANA $4,16
Wayne County With 1885
Pupils, Received S20,536
at Settlement.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 13-For each
school child the sum of S4.16 was
paid by the state of Indiana to one of
the so counties, according to figures
just given out by Superintendent of
instruction Greenhouse covering the
year 1913. OF this sum s1.94 was the
per capita payment to each county
for the semi-annual January l settle
ment of state officials with the cOun-
ties.
The total amount of the state
school tax collected from the counties
at the aJnuary settlement was ST.
270,000, while the amount of school
fund interest collected since the June
settlement was $277 ,532. The enum-
Grafton of children of school age in
the state is given as 1921.
Marion county led the list with
62,79, school children, and at the
January settlement received $121,-
$50
he school enumeration covers
children between the ages of and
p years.
There deducted from the state
school tax, collected from the coun-
ties, 90 per cent which goes into
what is known as a deficiency fund.
This year the total amount of this
deficiency fund was S143.519 This
fund is available for distribution
among the poorer counties to enable
them to pull through the full school
term.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-01-13
NEW STEAM LAUNDRY
DESTROYED BY FIRE

HAGERSTOWN, Ind, Jan. 10
The new steam laundry installed five
months ago by Martin Working, at
cost of $4,000, was destroyed by fire
Sunday shortly after midnight. The
origin of the fire is a mystery, as
there had been no fire in the build
ing since Thursday. There was no
insurance.
The body of Mrs. frankie Marks,
wife of Lewis Marks, of Portland, Ore
gon. arrived here Monday from New
Haven. Conn, where the deceased
died of cancer, at the home of her
mother, Mrs. Isaac Loupy. Short ser
vices were held at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Martin Working. Interrment
was by the side of her father in West
Lawn cemetery.
The funeral services of Oliver Den
mis-, age sixty, were conducted Sunday
at the Franklin NJ. f. church. The
deceased died Of dropsey at his home
on a farm near Spencer, Indiana, pur
chased a year ago. Prior to that he
was resident of this vicinity. The
widaw and several children survive.
Mrs. Thomas Marshall, aged II,
died Saturday night after a linger-
ing illness of stomach trouble. The
husband, two sons and a daughter
survive The body was taken to Brad
ford, Pa, their old home, for burial.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thad McCown enter
tanned Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs. John Pur-
Vance of New Paris and Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Tigue.
Miss Myrtle Newcomb has gone to
the Bethsedia hospital at Cincinnati
where she will undergo an operation.
Mrs Will Dennis of Cambridge was
the guest over Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Worl.
Noble Thornburg of Muncie spent
over Sunday among relatives here.
Mrs. Laura Richey and Mrs. Mary
Hindman of Cambridge City have
been visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. Arch
Hindman.
Mrs. Elmer Dickinson and children
of Richmond were guests Saturday OF
Mr. and Mrs. acob Taylor.
The body of Lawson HORNE, "a
years old, was brought from Union
City today and funeral services held
at the home of Charles HORNE. son
at O'Clock this afternoon. John Ho-
rine, William HORNE and Mrs. Alice
Fry, a daughter of Los Angeles, Cal.
survive.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-01-13
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

State of Indiana, Wayne County, IS:
Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Commissioners of said
County will receive sealed proposals
for the construction of Approaches to
the Horace Miller Bridge over No
lands Fork in New Garden Township.
Bids will be received until II
o'clock A. M. Of Saturday, January
oath, 1914, for the completion of the
said work in accordance with the
plans and specifications in the office
of the County Auditor.
Bids must be submitted on blanks
designated by the State, which may
be procured of the Auditor.
Each bid shall be accompanied by
a personal or surety bond in a sum
equal to the amount of the bid, and in
all respects conform with the law gov
erning such matters.
The Board reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
By order of the Board of Commits
sioners of Wayne County.
l.. S. Bowman,
Auditor Wayne County.
jan 6&13