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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-02-07
EDWARD WALTON.

the end Of the corridor, he learned that
no one answering the description of the
wouId-be thief had passed that way,
therefore it was reasonable to suppose
that the thief was somewhere quartered
on that corridor. He started at the end
Of the hallway and raped at each door
he came to. The persons thus aroused
were closely scrutinized and most of
them replied so satisfactorily to the
questions put that they were speedily
eliminated Arriving at the last door
at the lower end of the corridor, it re
quired repeated knocking to arouse the
occupant
The man in the room, seemingly
reused from a sound sleep, arose from
his bed, and without switching on the
light opened the door and asked why he
was being disturbed at such an unseen
" hour. The detective forced his way
into the room, and switching on the
light saw at a glance that the man be-
fore him had recently been in a combat
of some sort. His hands were cut. and
bruised and a long welt on his forehead
indicated that he had received a violent
blow. Without more ado the detective
told him to don his clothes. The victim
of the robbery in the meantime entered
the room and positively identified the
prisoner as the man who had attempted
to rob him.
No Trace of the Loot.
Every nook and corner in the room
was gone over in a search for the stolen
articles, yet not trace of them could be
found. As the windows of the room
looked out on the street, it was surmised
that the prisoner, when realizing he had
been trapped, tossed watch, chain, ring
and money to the street below. The
office of the hotel was notified by tele-
phone and bellboys and other attendants
were sent scurrying to the street in
search of the missing articles, but this,
too, was futile, and to this day neither
ring, watch nor money has been recov-
cred by their owner.
When taken to the police station the
prisoner, other than saying he had regis
tered at the hotel under the name of
James Kelly, declined to give any infor-
nation concerning himself.
At Police Headquarters the prisoner
was readily recognized as james Kelly,
alias John Ward, known from one end
Of the country to the other as The Art
full Dodger," one of the boldest and most
successful hotel sneak thieves in this
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-02-07

A Society for the instruction of Eu-
genics.' recently founded in New York, al
ready has two hundred members.
Teach the facts about your home city
in the public schools urges the Bureau
of Municipal Research. New York.
The Forest Service maintains nine ex-
pertinent stations for studies in refOres-
tation and similar subjects.
Electric lights have been installed in the
eyes of two famous idols in Japan.
Common salt, dampened. quickly re-
moves tea stains from china
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-02-07

Foster was largely self-taught as a mu-
stefan. but he early famiHarized himself
with the music of Beethoven, Mozart and
Weber. While he played the piano and
on it, he preferred the guitar and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-02-07

nature and cultivated tastes. Toward
the end of his life he lost something of
his popularity and felt himself neglected.
His moods were said to be almost as
varied as those of Poe
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-02-07
: The ArtfuL Dodger' Behind Prison Bars

y ANIC reigned among the man
ayers and hotel detectives Of the
= most fashionable houses in New
York city recently.
Night after night some hOstelry
was visited by a thief or band
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-13
OF INCREASES IN
PRICES OF FOODSTUFFS IS
ORDERED BY PRESIDENT

1.-THE head Of our special agents has
been instructed to give directions to
his men throughout the country to be-
gin Investigations in order to ascer-
tain the real facts, and am sending
the various district attorneys similar
instructions. This should enable us
to secure some definite information in
respect to true conditions.
MAY l take the liberty of suggest
ing that perhaps the agents of the de-
partment of commerce could render
valuable assistance along the lines In
dictated?
When we have become somewhat
more familiar with the exact situa-
ton I hope to be able to make you
some suggestions in respect to legal
proceedings or federal legislation.
THE department has for some time
been making Investigations in var
ious directions concerning the price
of foodstuffs."
The president at once instructed
Secretary Redheld to have his agents
begin Investigations.
Investigation in New York.
New York, Aug. 13.-Investigation of
an alleged conspiracy to increase the
price OF 1000 III NEW 1OIk city was "
begin today by District Attorney Whit
man, who announced that persons hav-
ing a knowledge Of food prices would
be given an opportunity of appearing
before one Of his assistants to tell their
version of the upward trend of prices.
In the event that certain persons
whom the district attorney has invited
to attend this inquiry fail to appear, he
announced that they would be sub
poenaed.
Two other investigations to be set in
motion today were those under the
auspices of Mayor Mitchell and Presi-
dent Marks of Manhattan borough
Mayor Mitchell announced that he
would appoint a citizens committee to
look into the situation.
President Marks will seek to amel-
iorate conditions through the oper
market committee which has beer
called to meet late today.
In addition to the activity Of the city
officials, Mrs. Julian Heath, president
of the Housewives league, has taker
steps to start a food boycott as a pro-
test against high prices. She has is
sued an appeal to every housewife in
the country to Join in the boycott.
The district attorneys investigation
may lead to grand jury action.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-13

washington, Aug. 1S.-President
Wilson today directed Attorney Gen
eral McReynolds to investigate recent
increases in prices Of foodstuffs and to
take up the question whether any per-
sons responsible can be prosecuted.
The president sent the following let
ter to the attorney general:
THE rapid and unwarranted in
crease in the prices of foodstuffs in
this city on the pretext of conditions
existing In Europe is so serious and
vital a matter, that take the liberty
of calling your attention to 1t.
81 will be very much obliged II you
will advise me whether there is I'M
der existing law any action which the
department of justice could take either
by way of investigation, or legal pro-
cess, and what federal legislation, II
any, would in your judgment be justi-
fable and warrantable in the circum-
stances.
II feel that this is a matter which
we cannot let pass by without trying
to serve the country. Certainly the
country ought to be defended, If pos
sible, against men who would take
advantage of such circumstances to
increase the price of food and the diff
ficulties of living.
(signed) Faithfully yours,
WOODROW WILSON"
The president took up the question
of increasing prices the first thing to-
day and was impressed by the pres
sure Of the situation. He at once de-
cided that legal action should be taken
If possible, and that If there were no
law covering the question, new legis-
lation should be passed.
Officials said the president consid-
cred that in many cases the increases
were wholly unjustifiable. When he
returned from Mrs. Wilson's burial at
Rome, Ga, resolutions already had
been introduced in the house, calling
on the department of commerce and
the department of justice TO report
what action they were taking.
President Wilson's interest in the
situation, however was wholly apart
from that and he probably would
have taken action before had 1t not
been for the death in the White House.
Attorney General Replies.
Attorney General McReynolds at
once replied to the president as fol-
lows:
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-13
FRENCH TROOPS
MAINTAINING
POSITION

I. London, Aug. 49, f.
i. A dispatch from the +
i. French foreign minis +
i. ter issued by the i.
/. French embassy here +
i. today reiterates that +
i. the French troops be- +
I. hind Muelhausen, AL i.
i. SAGE, "have not retired +
i. but have VIGOROUSLY +
i. resisted an entire Ger +
i. man army corps f.
i. The minister adds: i.
T. "The Belgium army +
i. and the forts around +
i. Liege are intact and +
i. are prepared to resist +
i. all attacks. +
i. There has been no +
i. important change in +
i. Lorraine and there is +
i. no truth in the report f.
i. that the Sixteenth reg +
i. iment of French in +
i. fantry was taken pris- +
i. oners by the Germans f.
T. at Briey, in the de- +
i. partment of Meurthe- T.
i. et-Moselle." +.
T. At the end of his +.
f. commune a ion the f.
i. French minister says: +
f. France is gratified f.
i. by the attitude of +
i. America" f.
i. i. i. f. + i. f. i. j. i. i. i.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-13
SHIPS OF ATLANTIC
FLEET COMING NORTH

Washington, Aug. 13.-All the big
ships of the Atlantic battle fleet will
be withdrawn from Vera Cruz and
brought north by Sept. l.
Secretary Daniels announced today
1t was his intention to leave in Mex
lean waters only small craft capable of
patrol duty. or which might necessar-
lily be ordered across the gulf to Do
minican or Haitien waters.
1t is the plan to have Rear Admiral
Fletcher to take command of the fleet
to Hampton Roads about Sept. 1, in
succession to Rear Admiral Badger.
who then retires. At the navy de-
partment 1t was said the movement of
the ships had no connection with the
European situation. although some of
them might be used in safeguarding
neutrality.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-13
GREAT HARDSHIPS At
HANDS OF GERMANS

st Petersburg. Aug. 1S.-(via Lon
DOM Ut is announced from govern
ment sources that SO prominent Rus
SLAMS who spent the summer at health
resorts in the south of Germany, in
GLIDING the Countess Vorontzow-
Dachkow. wife of the viceroy OF eau
casus her two daughters, NJ. Schebeko,
a member of the council OF the empire
and other titled personages, suffered
great hardships at the hands Of Ger
man officials.
According to the report some of
these were temporarily imprisoned.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-13
TANK STEAMER TAKEN
AS PRIZE BY BRITISH

New York, Aug. 1S-Confirmation
of the report that the German tank
steamer Leda had been captured by
a British cruiser was brought here to-
day by the steamer Bermudian from
Bermuda. Officers of the Bermudian
said that when they left Bermuda the
Leda was the only prize then in port.
The Bermudian also reports that
two French cruisers. the Condo and
the Descartes. were at Bermuda Out
side this harbor the Bermudlan sight
ed the British cruiser Essex. and the
Suffolk was heard by wireless.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-13
SHIPMENT OF EGGS
TO EUROPEAN MARKET

New York, Aug. 1s.-In the refrig-
orators of the American liner New
York, when she sails for London to-
morrow will be $4,000 dozen eggs, the
first American eggs for English mar
kets since the beginning Of the Eu-
ropean war. These eggs cost here %
cents a dozen. They were ordered by
cable from London and there were
calls for more, but the steamer could
not accommodate them.
With the supply Of eggs from Rus
sia shut off England had no place to
turn except America.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-13
Increased Rates SUSPENDED.

Washington, Aug. 1s.-Proposed in
creases in the new freight rates on
lumber from Arkansas and other states
to the east, ranging from / to cents
per hundred pounds, were suspended
today by the interstate commerce
commission pending investigation.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-13
MASS OF GERMAN
TROOPS PITTED
AGAINST FRANCE

London. Aug. 13.-The oficial
press bureau of the British war
office says today:
"Of the 26 German army
corps the bulk has been located
and it is evident that the mass
of German troops is concen-
trated between Liege and Lux
emburg.
"The number OF German
troops known to be on the
western side of that country
proves that the eastern theater
OF war, the Russo German
frontier, so far as Germany is
concerned, is comparatively
lightly guarded unless by re-
} servists."
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-13
DEPARTURE DUE TO
failure TO ENLIST
SUPPORT OF ITALY

Paris. Aug. ia dispatch from
Rome declares that the departure of
the Austro- Hungarian ambassador to
Italy, Kajetan Mercy de Kapos- Mere,
stated to be for reasons of health, was
really due to the impossible situation
resulting from the failure of his effort
to obtain Italian support for Austria
and Germany.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-13
ENGLISH VESSELS ARE
EQUIPPED WITH GUNS

New York, Aug. 1s.-The British
steamer Francisco, which arrived to-
day from Hull, had two guns mounted
on the deck aft. Captain Runton ex-
planned that so vessels of the British
merchant marine are to carry guns
Twenty-Five vessels have already been
equipped.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-13
AMERICANS ARRIVE
ON A SPECIAL train

Amsterdam, Aug. 1S.-(via London)
"A special train bringing 400 Ameri-
cans from Berlin arrived here today.
The members Of the party, which was
under direction of the American am
bassador to Germany, James w. Ger
ard. continued on the train to Rotter-
dam. whence they will sail for the
United States on q steamer Of the
Holland american line.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-13
STEAMER IS
FIRED ON By BRITISH

. Shanghai Aug. 13.-The Jap
. anese steamer Shikoku Maru
. was seriously damaged today
. and one of her crew killed by
. a cannon shot fired from the
. British fort at Hong Kong
. while the vessel was entering
. the harbor.
. The Shikoku Maru paid no
. attention to the harbor regula-
. lations. Two warning shots
. were fired over her bows, but
. she did not stop, and third
Q shell struck her amidships.
. A government tug afterward
Q assisted the steamer to her
. berth.
. esOO SOOs SOSe
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-13
DENMARK NEUTRALITY
WILL Be MAINTAINED

Copenhagen. Aug. IL. via London,
Aug. lS.-Political circles consider
that the neutrality OF Denmark must
be maintained at all costs. Otherwise
the economic distress which already
is acute will be accentuated
Large quantities of goods are being
exported to tile combatants. Ger
many has removed her tariff restric-
tions, hut requires that the shipments
be In large quantities.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-13
TO RESUME TRAFFIC
ON FRENCH RAILROADS

Paris, Aug. 13.-(via London)-Or-
binary traffic on the greater part of
the French railways, with the excep-
ton of the eastern lines, will be re-
sumed soon, 1t is announced.
It is asserted in semi official
statement that French artillery has
proven far superior to that of the
Germans. The latter's heavy shells
show little effectiveness, 1t is said
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-13
COAST OF MONTENEGRO
NOW UNDER BLOCKADE

Vienna, via London, Aug. -s.-An
effective blockade OF the Montenegrin
coast has been established since yes
terday by the Autro- Hungarian fleet,
according to an official announcement
here today.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-13
TURKEY Will Be
ASKED TO EXPLAIN
BUYING OF SHIPS
The Reported Purchase of
German Cruisers Regard
ed Breach of Neutrality
by the Allies.

Paris, Aug. 1s.-It is declared here
that the alleged purchase by Turkey
of. the German cruisers Goeben and
Breslau, as announced at Constantin-
ople probably will be the subject of
a demand for explanations on the part
Of France and her allies.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-13
'.ssssoeseoSsseo

Stockholm. Aug. 13.-(via London)-
Two German warships were observed
off Landsort, an island in the Baltic,
today. Cortland reports that German
war vessels are seen frequently cruis-
ing in this vicinity.
Advices from Finland indicate that
Russians still control the Finnian CULTS.
A party of Britishers suspected of
espionage was arrested yesterday.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-13
SILVER WILL BE BOUGHT BY
THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

Washington, Aug. 13.-The treasury
department to1sy announced it had
bought 1,175.06O ounces of silver at SO
cents an ounce, with the two-fold pur-
pose of enabling both mines and smell
tiers to continue operations and to take
advantage of low prices caused by
the check in 'he export movement.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-13
CRUISER RAINBOW
ARRIVES SAFELY
AT A HOME PORT
Puts in at Vancouver and
Will Be Followed by AL
gerine-No Naval Battle
Off Pacific Coast.

Vancouver, B. c., Aug. 1s.-The Ca
madam cruiser Rainbow reached Vic
toria at g. m. today, conveying the
British man-of-war Shearwater. The
Algerine is expected in later today.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-13
MORE FIRING IN
NORTHSEA HEARD:
WARSH|PS seen
German Vessels Cruising in
the Baltic-Russians Still
in Control of the Finland
Cults.

Heavy Cannonadins Hoard.
Dover, Aug. 13.-(via Lon
don)-Heavy cannonading was
heard here early this morning,
the reports coming from the
northeast. The firing lasted an
hour.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-13
Oxford Hotel

In the heart of the city, between 9th
and 9th on Main. Hot and cold water.
Phone in every room; elevator service.
Rates 75o and uPI with bath S1.oo and
uPi weekly rates $3.50 and up.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-13

Capital News want aos reach all the
people seven days a week.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-13
Clears Up Situation.

San Francisco, Aug. lathe arrival
today at Victoria of the British sloop
of war Shearwater in convoy of the
cruiser Rainbow, clears up the naval
situation on this coast.
1t Is now positive that the flotsam
cast up outside the Golden Gate in
the past three days was woodwork
jettisoned by the Rainbow when she
cleared for action after leaving this
port before dawn last Saturday, and
when she believed herself in danger of
going into actio nwith the German
cruisers Leipzig and Nurnberg, which
are still in these waters.
There has been no naval action on
the Pacific coast and none Is likely for
the present. The Algerine and Shear
water we're not built for battle. They
have not the guns nor the arnlor to
engage even small, protected cruisers,
like the Germans, which mount nothing
bigger than Al rifles. The Rainbow is
about on q par with either one Of the
Germans but would not seek battle
Were the odds were two to one
against her.
The Japanese cruiser IdZumo Is not
in the reckoning. japan is not yet
among the belligerent nations.
The French cruiser Montcalm is ru-
mored to be in the Pacific, but she has
not been sighted for weeks and her
whereabouts are wholly unknown
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-13
German Sailors Taken Ashore.

San Francisco, Aug. 1S.-Two Ger
man sailors brought ashore last nigh
from the Leipzig were both doing
we'll today One was successfully op.
Grated on for appendicitis and thu
other was responding to treatment fol
blood poisoning.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-16
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORK.

Notice is hereby given that on Tues
cay the 28th day of April, 1914, the
Board Of Trustees of the City of Ell
Centro, California, did, at its regular
meeting held on said day, adopt a
resolution Numbered So, declaring the
intention of said Board to order the
following street work to be done, to-
wit:
That the South fifteen (15l feet of
the alley extending East and West
from Eighth street to Twelfth street in
Blocks Seven (7) and Eight (8) of
Stones Pacific Addition to Ell Centre,
according to the official map thereof
No. 1877 now on file in the office of
the County Recorder of Imperial
County, be closed up.
Reference is hereby made to said
resolution for further particulars.
Dated this LIST day of May, 1914.
CHAS. H. FIELD,
Street Superintendent of the City of
FL Centro, California. II
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-16
FOR EXCHANGE-REAL ESTATE
FOR EXCHANGE


WANT IMPERIAL LAND
$4,000 Santa Monia, choice loca-
tion, want Imperial land.
$4,000 Long Beach apartment
house, submit to $4,000.
100000 fine home, west side near
Pico, submit.
S2S,000-Two properties, one resi-
dence and business lot; want i'm
proved.
State full particulars in first let
ter; give legal description, price and
mortgage.
Owners only submit.
VIII exchange any good property
anywhere.
HERNANDO d. WOOD CO.,
412 Title Insurance Bldg Fifth and
Spring, Los Angeles, Cal. ID
WANT TO EXCHANGE for unimproved
Imperial acreage large houses and
lots, 81 u X133, level, within half
block of car line in San Diego, Cal.
These houses are just completed and
are commodious, neat and of artis-
tic exterior design; built-in features,
hardwood floors, fireplace, sidewalk
in yard and street; artistic outbuild-
ings; street work done. ETC. Price,
$4,000. Mr.. Bates, 317 Am erican Ma
tional Bank Bldg, San Diego, Cal. 81
WANTED--To exchange equity in five
residence lots, Ell Centre, for A /
dairy stock, 3 to years old; 80 or
SO; balance cash. A. Market, Box "a,
Seelev. Cal. X22
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-16
Notice of Application for Voluntary
Dissolution.

In the Superior court of the State
of California, in and for the County
of Imperial.
In-re dissolution of Tecalote Live
stock Company, corporation.
Notice is hereby given that the
application of the Tecalote Livestock
Company, a corporation, for the dis,
solution of said corporation, having
been presented to above-named court.
was on the 9Th day of May, 1914, by
order of said court filed with the
clerk of said court, and said clerk
directed to give thirty days notice by
publication of said application. This
notice, commencing May Sth, 1914, will
expire with June 8th, 1914, at any
time before which expiration any
person may file herein his objections
to said application for dissolution.
(Seal) M. S. COOK, Clerk.
By VIM. S. LAREW,
Deputy Clerk.
Observation-Disclosures
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-16
NOTICE.


r. In the Superior Court of the state OF
California, in and for the County OF
Imperial.
Raymond II. Clark, plaintiff, VS.. I'm
perial Water Company No. 1, a cor
poration, defendant.
In pursuance of an order of this
court heretofore made, notice is hereby
meneed in the Superior Court of the
state of California, in and for the
County Of Imperial, by the above
named Raymond Fl. Clark. as plain
tiff, against Imperial Water Company
NO. /, corporation, defendant, for an
order directing said corporation (the
same being the corporation who is
forel to issue new certificate TO and
in the name of the plaintiff for SIX
go shares of the capital stock of said
defendant corporation, being in place
and instead of certificate No. 1886, Of
said defendant corporation. for six (6l
shares of its capital stock Issued 10
and in the name of the plaintiff, which
been lost and all persons claiming
said shares, or any Of them, or any
interest or lien therein or theFeuopn,
are hereby notified, directed aud
ordered to appear before the court al
its court room, in El Centre, Call.
fornia, on the 5th day of June, A. -,
1914, at the hour OF 10 O'Clock In The
to show cause why a new crrtllieate
should not be directed to be issued 4 .
plaintiff, as is prayed for In plainttfre
Dated this Goth day or april 1914
(SeaD NJ. y. COOK,
County Clerk,
BY J. Oakley, Deputy CLERK. 2J
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-16
017301
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
DA ri N nE

U. s. Land office at Los Angeles, Cal,
April 6, 1914.
p. Waldrip of Seeley, Cal, who on
December 81, 1912, made homestead
entry No. 017S01, for Tract 199, SW u
Township 16 s., Range 13 E., s. b.
M meridian, has filed notice of inten-
tion to. make Communication proof, to
establish claim to the land above de-
seribed, before the clerk of the SUI
perior court, at Ell Centro, California,
on the Sth day of June, 1914.
Claimant names as witnesses: Peter
J. Storms of Seeley, Cal; George Sui
lett of Seeley, Cal; Drew c. Harring-
ton of Seeley, Cal; George Cummins
of Silsbee, Cal.
Non-coal FRANK BUREN, Register.
Press atElCentroCalMay1S