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Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-06
LIES, LOST EIGHT YEARS,
FOUND NEAR CHICAGO

Chicago, June 6.-When brother and
sister affirmed their mothers identi-
fication of the mysterious 81. C. R." as
their son, and the latter, whose mind
is practically blank, and whose vocal
chords are paralyzed, gave evidence
of affecionate remembrance of his
mother here today. the eight-year-old
mystery of the imam who was" was
cleared to the satisfaction of all con-
cerned.
Mrs. H. E. Pitkin last night identi-
fed the man as Earl w. lies, her son
by former husband, but his brother
and sister protested that he appeared
to be too old.
lies, mining engineer, with inter
ests st Goldfield, New, disappeared in
1906. Some time thereafter man
whose voice was gone and whose
memory was all but blank appeared
at Rochester, MINI.
An operation by famous surgeons
failed to restore his mind. When
pressed he wrote the initials 81. c..
r." or sometimes 81. r. R."
Last November the patient sudden
ly disappeared from Rochester, but
was found here and taken to an in
firmary at Oak Forest, suburb.
Mrs. Pitkin, woman of wealth, be-
fore a clinic at Rush medical college
yesterday identified the man by tat
too marks and infantile scars and
ether evidences, which satisfied the
authorities she was the patients
mother. There is only one word which
81. C. r." or lies, can articulate
'"That word is pie" explained Mrs.
Pitkin. cit was always his favorite
dessert"
That he recalled incidents of his
boyhood was indicated in the gesture
of assent or negation that he made.
While he was at school in Kansas
City there was a tornado, which tore
away the belfry of the schoolhouse
and injured a little girl. Asked if
any unusual thing had occurred to
him while at school, Iels in pantomime
described the storm and the falling
wreckage.
Mrs. Pitkin explained the use of the
initials j. R. r." by stating that they
were those of her father. They were
engraved on his watch, of which he
made a present to Earl. Earl was
CARRYING the watch at the time he
was injured.
When lies left Chicago in 1906 he
bad $4,000 with him with which to
complete payment for machinery to
be used in his mines at Goldfield. In
the fall of that year Mrs. Pitkin re-
ceived a letter from him dated Min
neapclis stating that he was on his
way home. That was the last she
heard from him.
Apparently he was stricken with
paralysis, or was injured on a train
near Waseca, MINI. There was nothing
by which to identify him and he re-
mained in that village for several
years.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-06
EXCURSION
TO VIEW INLAND

inland is in line for another big
celebration commemorating her mag
nificent progress in connection with
the streets and curbing.
On Sunday, June IA, dedication
day" will be celebrated, at which
time it is expected that the paving
on inland avenue and around the
hotel will be completed, as well as
the curbing, and this work will be
duly dedicated.
At the same time, over 5000 feet
of curbing and guttering will have
been finished, so that the streets will
then have assumed strictly modern
appearance, and the distance from the
depot to a point south of the hotel
can be travelled, in as easy fashion
as any roadway in the world.
The celbration will take place in
connection with the second personal
ly conducted two-day excursion, which
will leave Los Angeles, Friday, June
IL, at 1880 p. m. in special char
tered Pullman cars under the direc-
tion of President Arthur E. Hull and
Vice President Reavis, of the Califor-
MIA Land and Water Company.
The party will proceed to Calex-
leo and there take automobiles and
drive over a portion of the same route
as the last achievement day" trip,
except that a journey will be made
across the line into Mexico, in order
to see the water flowing in the canals
of that side.
y A feature of the celebration will
be another increase in the prices OF
lots and acreage.
All remaining acreage in the Alex
andria tract will be increased 5 per
cent.
All lots on Luxor avenue from Main
street to Fourth street will be in
creased 10 per cent.
Lots on Main street between Inter
will be increased 5 per cent.
All the remaining lots in Blocks 1,
2 and will be withdrawn from the
market.
These advances are the result OF
the increase in building operations
and the heavy sales Of property
coupled with the steady advance OF
the street improvements. Luxor ave-
nue. is now lined with buildings and
is showing itself to be one of the
best business streets in INLAND, there
fore the increase is for good business
reasons.
At noon big out-of-door free lunch
will be served, and it is hoped to
have some special attractions. The
supervisors of the county have been
asked for permission to conduct big
road race, leaving Ell Centre in the
morning and finishing at the INLAND
hotel, but it is not known whether
the permit can be secured.
By the time Dedication day" ar
rives, it is believed that over sixty
buildings will be in course of con
struction and that the outside stud
ding up to the second floor on Hotel
inland will be erected.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-06
SHOWER is GIVEN
PROSPECTIVE BRIDE

A very pleasant evening was spent
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
w. Krotz, Ell Hogar road, yesterday,
when a shower was given to Miss
Ethel T. Cote by large number OF
her Ell Centro friends.
The windy weather seemed to give
an added zest to the merrymakers.
Refreshments were served and
choice musical program was rendered.
The musicians were Miss Julia Fon-
cannon and Miss Marie Metz. Appro-
pirate vocal music was we'll rendered
by Miss Georgia Watkins, Miss Julia
Foncannon, Charles Childers, and
duet by Mr.. and Mrs. Krotz. Sew
eral clever readings were given by
Miss Cote, and Frank w. Young re-
lated his experience in a mysterious
cave or mine in the West Indies-a
hair-raisin0 story.
The program was under the able
direction of Mrs. Charles E. Sones.
Automobiles conveyed the merry
crowd. On the return trip Mr.. Young's
machine assumed the appearance of
a transfer wagon, being loaded with
gifts received by Miss Cote.
Following is a list of guests pres
ent: Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E. Sones,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles L. Childers, Mr..
and Mrs. George Wilsie, Mesdames
DR.. Foncannon, ]. j. Simmons; Messrs.
Frank w. Young, F. L. Swanburger,
Lloyd Stillwell, Harry G. Jones, Boyd
Baker, Harold Baker; Misses Georgia
Watkins, Marie Metz, Julia Foncan-
non, Margaret Hedrick, Mabel He'd
rick, Jane Royce, Cora Nuffer and
Ethel T. Cote.
Miss Cote, who has lived in Ell
Centric for the last two and one-hali
years, expects to return to her home
in Los Angeles within the next ten
days. She will become the bride of
Frank w. Young in August.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-06
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
(By Minor Sweeney.

Friday morning school took up for
the last time this year. There was
a fine program arranged, some of the
girls exhibiting their skill in folk
dances. Miss Estelle Needham gave
a delightful piano solo. Two school
songs were sung and the report cards
were distributed.
Miss Moates leads the freshman
class for the quarter; Mr.. Dunlap and
Miss Alpha Fisher tied in the sopho-
more class; Amy Greer leads the iu-
niors and Lois Wagner the seniors.
Miss Notes leads the freshman class
for the year, Mr.. Dunlap the sopho-
mores, Miss Greer the Juniors and
Miss Wagner the seniors. Miss
Moates and Miss Wagner tied for the
honor of leading the school.
After the program the junior and
sophomore boys had a water fight.
The freshmen were allowed to ioin
either side they chose. The fight took
place out on the lawn. Two fire
hose, one for each side, were used.
Mr.. Graves, Mr.. Bush and Mr.. Mas
key were the judges. Mr.. Graves blew
a whistle and the fight was on. The
two lines rushed toward each other.
The water was used to good effect
and all participants were soon
wet good. The fight went on, each
trying to gain control of both hose.
After twenty minutes of desperate
battling Professor Kerr called halt
and announced that as the sophomores
had the hose on the Juniors side they
would win. The juniors protested the
decision very much, but of no avail.
Mr.. Graves, said that there ought to
be more definite rules set down, and
then there would be no chance for
squabbles. 1t is the general belief,
though that the Juniors got the best
of the sophomores.
The Manual of Central Union High
School is published. 1t is neatly bound
and very attractive. Four new sub
jects will be taught next year-com-
geography, commercial history
and law, general science and banking.
Under the title, General Knowl-
edge and Current Intelligence" is the
following:
"Any person, regardless of age,
who demonstrates to the faculty his
Or her proficiency in one or more
branches of knowledge may obtain
from this school recognition of this
fact by certificate and recommended
ton in the same. An outline of gen.
oral knowledge will be furnished any
prospective pupil and, with or with
out school attendance, when the out
line is mastered, this school will grant
to such pupil a diploma of gradua-
ton"
As the teachers are now free, most
of them are going out of the valley
for a vacation. Mr.. Kerr left for
New York today. Mr.. Bush will go
to San Francisco, and then to Berk-
eley to take a summer course. He
will take up course that will help
him in his commercial work. Miss
Ethel and Miss Jessie Pope will leave
soon for Colorado, their home. Mr..
Graves will go to Riverside. where
he has ranch. Mr.. House, Mr. Mas
key and Mr.. Lackey will remain in
the valley most of the summer All
hope the teachers will have a good
time and rest up this summer.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-06
Another Prediction
Of Early Settlement
Omitted Press Day service)


Washington, June 6.-Judge Charles
Douglas, Carranza's lawyer here, said
today that all questions concerning
Carranza and the Niagara Falls con-
ference will be settled within forty
eight hours. He refused to state how
they would be settled.
Douglas reiterated that Curren will
demand the absolute elimination of
Huerta. The rebel junta here believes
the rebels can take the capital within
three weeks.
1t is predicted that arms en- route
from New York to Tampico will be
landed without interference, unless
Carranza meanwhile agrees to join
the ;l1ediators and consents to an ar
mistice.
Douglas indicated that Carranza is
willing to send representatives to the
conference, but his acceptance would
be so hedged that the conditions might
not be acceptable.
South American diplomats here are
doubtful concerning the negotiations.
They said the matters are SO badly
muddled an amicable settlement
seemed impossible to them. The pres
ident sent a communication to the
American ENJOYS today. 1t is under
stood he outlined the American pol
icy regarding Tampico. 1t is said he
told them America cannot stop the
shipment of arms to the Mexican port
unless Carranza agrees to stop hos
tilities against Huerta. This, how
ever, is without confirmation. Bryan
insisted today that Tampico is an open
port, adding:
"But yiu will notice I confine the
statement entirely to the present"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-06
Double Tragedy.
Omitted Press Day Service)

Omitted Press Day Service)
Los Angeles, June Ct. T. Doyce,
a real estate dealer, shot and possibly
fatally wounded George M. Platt,
president of the Los Angeles Cream
cry Company, this morning, then com
mitted suicide by shooting himself in
the head. The men were riding in
Platt'a automobile when they quar-
relied and exchanged blows. Doyce
hurled Platt into the street and shot
him in the back as he fled. At the
hospital it was announced that Platt
had fighting chance to live. The
cause of the quarrel is unknown.
The bullet striking Platt penetrated
his back, passing within an inch of
the spinal column, and is imbedded
in his liver. He is partially para
lyzed from the waist down. The doc
tors said this afternoon that his
chances for recovery are slight. Doyce
was married and lived here with his
wife.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-06
Poisoned Candy Charge.
UNITED Press Day Service)

Richmond, CAL, June 6.-Captain
Myers of the San Diego police arrived
today to take Mrs. Georgia Simmons
Burke, arrested here, to San Diego to
answer a charge of sending poisoned
candy to the family of Mrs. w. H.
Dagg of San Diego. The woman spent
an hysterical night, but is calmer to-
day. She maintains her innocence, al
though admitting that she knew Mrs
Dagg's husband for several years in
Winslow, Ariz.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-06
Roosevelt Reaches Paris.

Paris, June Eek President Roose-
velt and Mrs. Longworth, his daugh-
ter, arrived today in President Poin-
cares private car from Cherbourg.
They motored to Hotel Crilton in Ann
hassador Herrick's car. Tomorrow
they will start for Madrid for Kermit
Roosevelt's wedding to the daughter
of Ambassador Willard. They will
travel under heavy guard.
Roosevelt's journey into Spain will
be taken ON the Sud express, the
crack train of the International Sleep
ing Car Company. From the run on
the frontier details of civil guards will
be stationed at intervals along the
right of way to guard against pos
sible violence by political agitators,
now swarming in the country.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-06
William Can't Appear.
United Press Day Service)

Washington, June civilian Rookie.
feller's attorney testified today that
Rockefeller is too feeble to appear
before the interstate commerce COM
mission, which is investigating the
looting of the New York, New Ha.
ven & Hartford Railroad. He de.
clared the margin between Rockefel-
ler's life and death is exceedingly
slight and that the least irritation
might end his life. 1t is believed the
statement will be accepted and thai
attempts to subpoena Rockefeller vii
be abandoned.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-06
FEDERATION WAR
APPEARS IN SIGHT
(By Marie Moore)


Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
Chicago, June 6.-War clouds are
gathering as the delegates to the Cen
cral Federation Of Women's Clubs
convention are pouring into the city.
1t is believed 10000 will be here by
opening time.
The first clash is expected when
the local biennial committee endeav-
'ors to nominate Mrs. George Hass for
some high federation office. This is
a violation Of precedent against the
convention city seeking honors.
A terrific struggle is threatened be-
tween suffragists and ants.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-06
VOLCANO LEVEE
BREAK is CLOSED

The break in the Volcano Lake levee,
reported yesterday, was under control
last night, and today is closed. En-
gineer William Best is in charge of
the work, and has a force of men
patrolling the levee, but, according to
c. N. Perry, he should have about
forty teams at work there now.
No news had come from the river
levee up to 2 o'clock this afternoon,
but it is believed work there is on
satisfactory basis.
There was a report on the street to-
day that much damage had been done
to the Laguna irrigation system of
the government, but this was consid-
cred one of the typical false rumors
that frequently arise, probably grow
ing out of the trouble with the levee
on the Arizona side of the Colorado
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-06
VALLEY EXPORTING
THOROUGHBRED COWS

Four carloads of very fine dairv
stock will be shipped out of Imperial
Valley, Monday, June s.
The stock was sold to w. w. Ver-
ner of Los Angeles by Harry w.
Krotz, who is connected with J. G.
Delozier. The cattle were purchased
from Smith & Benton of Holtville.
Ninety cows sold for 500 per head
and two pedigreed bulls alone brought
$500.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-06
Telephone Companies Protest.
Omitted Press Day Service)

Los Angeles, June 6.-Over the pro-
tests of the two telephone companies
the city council today confirmed the
rates for telephones now effective, dis
regarding the companies plea for per-
mission to advance the charges. The
telephone attorneys declared they will
take the case to court on the ground
that the present rates are too low to
permit legitimate return on the in
vestment.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-06
President at CAPITAL.

Omitted Press Day Service)
Washington, June 6.-President
Wilson returned today from Annapo-
lis. He attended to pressing corre-
spondence and golfed This afternoon
he had an appointment with Bryan
to discuss the Mexican situation.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-06
Funds Disappeared.

UNITED Press Day Service)
Aberdeen, Wash, June 6.-Because
of alleged shortage of between $4,000
and $4,000 in his accounts. Louis M.
Roser, ex-secretary of the Elks' lodge
here, is named in a warrant issued
today. 1t is alleged Roser fled when
asked by the lodge officers for a de-
tailed accounting.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-06
False Rumor Denied.

Omitted Press Day Service)
Montreal, June 6.-Officers of the
Allan steamship line issued today an
emphatic denial of the reports that
it's steamer Alsatian is aground and
sinking off Father Point. It is stat
ed the vessel is off Cape Race and is
proceeding satisfactorily.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-06
Big Strike Is On.

IUnIted PreSS Day SerVlCeJ
Pittsburg, June 6.-Flushed by sue
cess in tying up the three great Wes-
tinghouse plants, union leaders met
today to discuss plans for sympa-
thetic strike of employees of other big
concerns here. Picketing was re-
sumed today. Eleven thousand are re-
ported out.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-06
Socialists in Control.

(Un1ted Press Day SerVice)
Paris, June en-. Viviani withdrew
today his acceptance of the French
premiership. With the Socialists
holding the balance of power in the
chamber of deputies it was doubtful
if he could succeed in organizing a
cabinet There is high. authority for
the statement that M. Delcasse will
be rendered the post.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-06
Like Other Drivers.

Omitted Press Day SerVice)
Hyattsville, Me-, June 6.-President
Wilson's chauffeur, e. Johnston, who
was arrested Saturday for speeding
while driving Miss Margaret Wilson
and Mrs. Francis B. Sayre, the pres
ident's daughters, was fined $40 to-
day by Justice of the Peace Wise
man.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-06
Short Session.
Omitted Press Day Service)

Omitted Press Day Service)
Niagara Falls, Ontario, June c.
The mediators held forty y-fve-m min
ute meeting today with the American
ENJOYS. Justice Lamar, American rep
resentative, requested the conference.
From later indications it was appar-
ent that progress was made. Lamar
said there surely would be another
meeting Monday.
"We're considering a point" he add
ed, ''that arose before the Carranza
incident. We are working along the
lines of an agreement"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-06
Brokers Fail

Omitted Press Day Service)
London, June 6.--The failure of
Chaplin, Milne, Grenfell & Co., Ltd,
one of the most important private
brokerage houses in England, is an
nounced today.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-06
Villa Is Satisfied.
Omitted Press Day service)

TUnlttU PTess Day SerVIctJ
Chihuahua City, Mexico, June g.
Villa vehemently denied again today
that he is offended by Carranza's Sc
lection of General Natera for the su-
preme command of the central mill
tary zone of the north, placing him
above Villa. Villa asserted he will
give his utmost support to Natera
and will join him with his own troops
when the railroad is sufficiently re-
stored,
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-06
Yacht Is Launched.

TUHIteu PTesS Day SeTVlce)
New York, June 6.-Defiance III,
a yacht built as possible Americas
cup defender, was launched today.
Wednesday it<will meet the Resolute
and Vanitie in race off Sandy Hook.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-06
LATE VIEWS OF CALIPATRIA

Showing how the bustling new city
has developed from nothing in few
weeks. <SN
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-06
College Sports.

Omitted Press Day Service)
Chicago, June 6.-Wilson of Stan
ford university captured the mile run
the first event in the Western Con-
ference Track Meet today; Harvey OF
Wisconsin second, Campbell of Chi
cago third. Time-4:23 2-5.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-06
Omitted Press Dav Service,

Gossport, England, June 6.-Lipton
announced that the challenger, Sham
rock ~, will engage in a series Of
practice spins next week.
The bee., 1914-01-09
II last night.
SEEKS SOLUTION

Houton, Mich. Jan. S.-Gov.
w. N. Ferris, who is investigat-'
Ing the strike of the copper min
.ers In northern Michigan, was
prepared today to ask the mine
operators just how for they will
60 toward > compromising the
trouble between them and their
employees Should a proposition
be advanced by the operators, 1t
would be placed before the striR-
|ers.
This was the third day of the
governor's investigation and was
given over to a hearing of the
operators. The Dor leaders Of
Ifered their versions of the strike
yesterday and the day before
county authorities told Of condi-
tions in the strike zone.
The union meh are standing
on their proposition of settle
meDt which was made recently
by John B. Densmore, of the. De-
partmeut of Labor.
1t was stated at the hearing
yesterday that the union men
are, willing to return to work
watbout a recognition of their
union and. on the provision that
The companies DO not disctinlu-
.lke against strikers or memberl
Of the Western Fedetati9n 81
Miners. =.
The bee., 1914-01-09
MOYER LEAVES FOR DEPORTATION
SCENE AT HANCOCK, MICHIGAN
HEAD OF WESTERN FEDERATION OF MINERS COVERS TRACKS
wELL.~6OV. FERRIS WILL ASK MINE OPERATORS HOW FAR
THEY WILL GO TOWARD EFfECTlNG SETTLEMENT WITH
STRIKERS

Houghton, Mich, Jan. 81
Charles H. Meyer. president of'
the Western Federation Of Mn
ers, returned to the copper conp-
try today. He came under euafd
OF deputy sheriffs and will ap-
pear before the special grand
jary later this afternoon.
Chicago, Jan. S.-Charles b
Meyer, presidentof the Western
Federation of Miners, left -CIslf
cago. secretly.last Night and viii
be on the scene of his deportation
Hancock, Mich, lat noon Tor
day.: THAT he was, a passenger
on Chicago, Milwaukee 4 st.
Paul train No. 3 was confirmed
today through officials of the
railroad.
.
Inquiry at his hotel this morn
ing met with evssions and de.
malls from clerks and labor men
lodging there. Some of them
went SO far as to pledge their
word to reporters that Meyer was
still in the hotel bot it was rs
certaihed that has bed, whsle il
had been disturbed, was empty-
The clerks admitted that they
we're under orders" with refer.
ence to Meyer. ss..
The carefully arranged systeu
planned. to cover Meyers trackl
was'reaArfsd IS ths~ MOST con,
vincins evidence Of the tfnth Of
the statement that, he left secret,
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