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Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19
Industrial Captains Visit
Valley Points and Marvel
At the Productiveness

James Hosburgh, Jr., general pas
senger agent of the Southern Pacific,
with office in San Francisco, came
to the city yesterday evening in his
private car, bringing with him Mr..
and Mrs. ]. M. WHY'S and daughter
and Julian A. Van Vie of Toledo, o..
Mr.. WHY'S is the president OF the
Wills Overland Automobile Company,
the second largest automobile producer
in the world, with an output of $4,000
machines year.
The party is on tour of inspec-
ton of the country, and last even-
ing they were escorted to Holtville by
C. E. Paris, general manager of the
Holton Interurban Railroad, and S. F.
Willard, Ell Centro agent OF the
Southern Pacific Company.
All members of the party expressed
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19
O'Shaughnessy Declares
War on Newspaper Man
In Capital Of Mexico

To United Press representatives
O'Shaughnessy replied Enthusiastically:
81 will arm myself and shoot him
if he speaks to me here or elsewhere" "
O'Shaughnessy has received a ca
BILE from Secretary Bryan commencing
him for resenting Ell Imparciaps in
suits and promising him and his fam
lily government protection.
Today was the first anniversary of
Huerta's rule, but there were no cere-
monies. The dictator decorated the
Twenty-ninth regiment, his personal
bodyguard, for loyalty.
He promised O'Shaughnessy that
he would establish neutral zone for
foreigners at Torreon in event of
fighting there.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19
Friends Taking Active
Part in the Balloting
SEVERAL HAVE CALLED ON THE CONTEST MANAGER SUB
POPULAR CANDIDATES-LARGE NUM-
BERS SENDING IN COUPON VOTES EVERY DAY.

pires Saturday night will probably re-
suit in big rush as the expiration
time draws near. 1t is now clear that
four or five contestants are likely to
win the extra votes and that some
may win it more than once. There
is no limit to the number of times
the bonus may be won by the same
candidate.
Subscriptions Mailed.
Subscriptions which are mailed to
the Contest Manager not later than
8 o'clock Saturday night will count
toward the bonus vote offer To make
sure the letters are mailed in time IL
is well to have the local postmaster
endorse the hour of mailing Of letters
E IcoNTINuED ON PAGE FIvEl
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19
SENATOR ASKS A
PERTINENT QUESTION
UTnited Press Day service)

Omitted Press Day Service)
Washington, Feb. ia resolution
asking for information as to whether
immunity had been promised officers
of the New York, New Haven &
Hartford Railway or fiscal agents un-
der the agreement now being nego-
tiated by the Department of Justice
was introduced in the Senate today
by Norris of Nebraska.
1t calls upon the Attorney General
to inform the Senate whether the
contract included the surrender of the
rights of stockholders to sue for dam
ages any of the officers or fiscal
agents accused of looting the prop
erty.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19
Editorial Party Is Due
In Ell Centre in Morning
To Remain Three Days

There has never been any attempt
to disguise the fact that little rain
makes more mud in this valley than
anywhere else on the face of the
earth. The point of satisfaction is that
rains come rarely and that the mud
disappears quickly.
Yesterday it seemed that the roads
would be impossible for automobiles
during the visit of the editorial party
beginning tomorrow morning, and
when a little more rain came last
night it was believed this would make
the roads absolutely impossible. But
instead of that, it is the testimony
today that the sprinkle last nigh was
greatly beneficial and, as the sun has
been shining today, there is now hope
that the full program can be carried
out.
There is still a dearth of automo
biles for the party, and every avail
able machine is needed. Those having
machines are urged to report at once
to Secretary Langsdale of the Cham
ber of Commerce, as it is of the ut
most Importance that the visitors be
shown the valley.
Word came this morning that I'm
perial has called off the banquet which
was announced for that city tomorrow
night, and the one here Saturday
night will be the only banquet ten
dered the visitors. Seats for this
event cannot be procured after noon
Friday, and it is hoped there will be
liberal purchase up to that time. The
price is S1.5O per plate.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19
Fears for Husband.

Omitted Press Day Service)
Oakland, Feb. 19.-Mrs. Matte
Compton has wired the State Depart
ment requesting immediate action in
the case of her husband, Harry Comp
ton, a carpenter, who, according to a
letter from him yesterday, is in a
Mexican prison about to be shot. The
letter said he is in Chihuahua and
that he and five Mexicans are to be
shot at Juarez February Is. He said
he had a gun and would resist. He
said he was writing when he had an
opportunity to smuggle the letter
from prison. The letter was post
marked Ell Paso, Feb. 16. Mrs. Comp
ton fears her husband has already
been shot and wants an immediate in.
vestigation.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19
SUING THE FATHER
TO SUPPORT CHILD
fITnited Press Day Service)

Omitted Press Day Service)
San Francisco, Feb. 19.-The first
suit under the new law making a
father responsible for the support Of
his child born out of wedlock was be-
gun today in the superior court at the
instance of the State immigration
Commission. The plaintiff is Louis
Gambetta, Jr., aged nine months. He
sued through Mrs. Clara Clivio, a
worker for the Associated CharitiesI
who as acting as guardian. The de-
fendant is Louis Gambetta. He is
asked to pay $25 monthly for the
child's support. Agatha Leventine, an
immigrant girl, is said to be the moth
err. She is destitute and the case was
brought to the attention of immigra-
ton authorities and the suit followed.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19
LIMITS EXCLUSION
TO THE HINDUS
Omitted Press Day Service)

- Omitted Press Day Service)
Washington, Feb. 19.-Acting in be-
half of the Department Of Labor,
Commissioner General of immigration
Caminetti today asked the members
of the House immigration committee
to confine the Asiatic exclusion legis-
lation to Hindus. He carefully avoid
ed using the word Japanese" and
said:
"The Department of Labor thus far
has considered the Asiatic exclusion
solely as it relates to Hindus, and
from an economic, not racial, stand
point. Their exclusion is supposed to
be an emergency matter. My depart
ment suggests that this legislation be
confined to Hindus only"
He suggested that the provisions of
the Chinese exclusion raw, which in
cludes merchants as we'll as laborers,
be extended to Hindus.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19

One popular candidate received a
welcome surprise yesterday in the
shape of new subscription for two
years, which was volunteered for her
and paid in direct to the Contest Man
ager with request that votes be issued
to her. Although quite number of
friends have taken sufficient interest
in their campaign to come down to the
office and subscribe, or ballot coupons
clipped from the paper each day, and
still larger number have personally
offered their subscriptions to contest
ants, yet two-year subscription vol
unteered in this way is rare and all
the more appreciated.
Rush Expected Saturday.
The big bonus vote offer which ex-
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19
Storm Delays Editors
Way to San Bernardino

San Bernardino, Feb. 19.-Commit
tees waited vainly for the arrival OF
the California Press Association, the
members being delayed in Los An
geles by storms. At the Women's
Club House the women of the city had
luncheon waiting for the visiting edi-
tors and their wives, but they did not
arrive to partake.
The Progressive committee was also
awaiting the governors arrival, but
the governor also was late. Fea-
lures of the orange show were held
up awaiting the guests.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19
HAZEL HARDEN CASE
IN THE JURY'S HANDS

Shortly before noon today the fate
of Hazel Harden, who is charged with
murder for the killing of Hindu
on the Edwards ranch near Seeley last
December, was placed in the hands
of the jury, who are now considering
testimony given during three days
trial.
At the opening of court this morn
ing Attorney Person. of PersonssA& &
Coad, took up the closing arg n
for. the defense and made a hble
plea of self defense for hi MT.
He attempted to discredit some Of the
testimony given and said that one of
the motives for some of the testi-
mony was to appease the Hindus,
so that they would remain in the
neighborhood, this being desired, as
they could be secured as laborers
cheaper than white men.
In closing the case for the state
District Attorney Phil D. Swing i'm
pressed it upon the jurors that they
were to uphold the American law and
must forget that it was white man
who had shot Hindu, forget their
ideas of race feeling or that the for
eigners were taking the places of the
white men in the fields, and, as true
Americans, show to the world that,
no matter who it was who was being
tried, or what race the offense had
been committed against, all were
treated alike in the laws operation
in this great country of ours.
Mr.. Swing covered the case in min
ute detail and bit by bit tore into the
defendants plea of self defense. In
his earnestness that the jury take the
testimony and go over it carefully
and render their verdict according to
what they found and the law, forget
ting the principals in the case, the dis
trict attorney was eloquent. His ar
guments, delivered in well-modulat-
ed voice, carried weight and in en-
phasizing points his words came out
like the crack of whip.
He said that it was not the duty
of the district attorney to send every
man who was made defendant to
jail, but to uphold the law to the best
of his ability, and that it was every
body's duty to assist the sheriff of
the county and his Office when such
laws were broken, for without the
publics assistance the few men who
were paid to enforce the law could
not begin to cope with the situation.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19

his victory in the $4,000 suit brought
by Mrs. Bond. Mrs. Bond is on the
verge of nervous collapse. Gore was
particularly pleased that the jury
took but five minutes to deliberate
He said today he was undecided
whether to prosecute those bringing
the charges.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19

1t is believed there will be some
changes in the three-day program
made necessary, but these can be an
nounced later, but the one fact re-
mains that the valley will do it's ut
most to make the affair an enjoyable
one alike to the visitors and the val
ley people who participate in it, and
all are asked to do so.
Bring Out Your Autos.
Every automobile available for the
service of the editorial party is de-
sired at the vicinity of the Oregon
Hotel at 8:15 tomorrow morning, by
which time it is believed the roads
of the valley will be in fair condi-
tion. A slow drive will be made to
Brawley, the route leading over the
roads known to be in the best con-
dition.
Reception Committee.
Secretary Langsdale of the Cham
ber Of Commerce and E. F. Howe of
the reception committee will this even
ing go to Imperial Junction to meet
the editorial party in the morning
and come with them into the valley.
and it is expected that the members
of the reception committee will be at
the depot in the morning to receive
the visitors.
The entertainment committee will
also meet the guests at the depot and
escort them to the several hotels and
restaurants, and after breakfast they
will be assigned to their rooms, it
being impracticable to provide rooms
so early as the arrival of the train.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19
Omitted Press Day service) /

Omitted Press Day Service)
Los Angeles, Feb. ia special
train with the members of the Cali
fornia Press Association arrived in
Los Angeles four hours late, at 8
o'clock. On account of traffic condi-
tions on the railroad it is feared 1t
will be unable to get the train to San
Bernardino before late tonight. 1t
was ordered held here pending issu-
ing of other instructions. The gov
ernor will reach San Bernardino to-
night if possible.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19
(United Press Day servicel

Washington, Feb. 19.-The Presi-
dent will sign the Alaska railroad bill
next week, if the plans carry. The
bill, as passed last night by the House,
will be formally disagreed to by the
Senate, but the Democratic leaders
declared this afternoon that it prob
ably will go into conference tomor-
row and all differences will be ad-
iusted.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19
SUPERVISORS DATE
POSTPONED BY RAIN
Omitted Press Day Service)

Omitted Press Day Service)
Los Angeles, Feb. 19.-The Califor-
MIA Supervisors Conference to discuss
Highway matters, scheduled for Los
Angeles tomorrow, under the auspices
Of the Los Angeles Chamber of Com
merce and the Auto Club of South
ern California, has been postponed un-
ill March z on account of railroad
Washouts.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19
X. OFP. CELEBRATE

Washington, Feb. 19.-The fiftieth
anniversary celebration of the su-
preme lodge, Knights of Pythias, op-
ened here today with large gather.
ing of knights from all sections of the
country on hand for the three days OBJ
servance and convention.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19
Lost Silver Mace
Omitted Press Day service)

NS11'eVU FVSs IJdy SeFVICe1
Washington, Feb. 19.-The silver
mace, insignia of authority in the
house OF. representatives, was tempo
rarily lost today for. the first time
within the memory of man. Wallace
Bassford, Speaker Clark's secretary.
noted its absence and the session was
held up until the silver standard had
been found and returned to its posi-
tion at the speakers elbow. Here IL
has stood during each session Of the
house since 1889.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19
Castillo to BE Held.

Washington, Feb. 19.-Maximo Cas-
tillo, the Mexican bandit responsible
for the Cumbre tunnel disaster, where
fifty persons were killed, will be held
temporarily at Fort Bliss prison un'
til the government decides what dis
position to make of him, according to
information issued on government au
thority this afternoon. Federal
agents are investigating to learn
whether Castillo is actually respon-
sible.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19
(By United Press Staff Correspon-

(By United Press Staff Correspon-
dent)
Omitted Press Day Service)
Mexico City, Feb. 19.-Ameriacn
Charge d'Affaires O'Shaughnessy
threatened today to shoot Editor Diaz
Miron of the newspaper Ell lmparciai
if accosted by him and OShaugh
Messy is carrying loaded revolver
Through his newspaper Miron has
conducted series of attacks on the
American and personally on Wilson.
O'Shaughnessy complained to Huer-
ia, who deprecated the attacks, bu.
the articles continued, Miron borrow
ing American slang and saying he
would "get" O'Shaughnessy.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19
Mrs, Stevenson Dies.

i(United Press Day Service)
Santa Barbara, Feb. 19.-Mrs. Rob-
ert Louis Stevenson, widow of the
famous author, died last night at her
kona ae in Montecito, near here. She
was stricken early yesterday with apo
ple:Jy and died without regaining con-
seriousness. Her son, Lloyd Osbourne,
novelist and short story writer, is en-
route from New York.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19
In Murderers' Row.
(United Press Day Seryice)

(United Press Day Service)
San, Quentin, Feb. 19.-Louis Bun
dy, murderer of Harold Zeische at
Los Angeles, settled down to life in
murderers' row today. He told the
guards he expects his lawyers to get
him a new trial. He ate a hearty
breakfast and seemed jubilant in spir.
;ts
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19
WeltOn Gets Place.

Omitted Press Day Service)
Washington, Feb. 19.-Charles We'll
ton of Fresno was nominated today
for federal marshal of the Southern
district of California.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19

their amazement at the wonderful de-
velopment that has taken place in this
valley in a few years, declaring they
had no conception of the magnitude
of this valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19
\Cunated Press Day service)

Seward, Feb. 19.-Business was vir-
tuallI suspended today while the en-
tire town celebrated the passage of
the Alaska railroad bill by Congress.
Seward expects to be selected as the
coast terminal.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19
Flooded With kilograms.

Omitted Press Day Service)
Oklahoma City, Okla, Feb. 10
Senator Gore received flood of tele-
grams today congratulating him on
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19
Omitted Press Day Service)

Los Angeles, Feb. 19.-No trains
are being operated over the coast line
of the Southern Pacific, on account
O.: washouts. Northern traffic is de-
toured to the valley line. Perhaps
there will be no trains on the coast
line before tomorrow. Eastern trains
have been detoured to the Santa Fe
line, via Fullerton. The Salt Lake
transcontinental trains are also using
the Santa Fe Fullerton cutoff. The
Long Beach and San Pedro lines are
out of commission and the Pacific Elec-
trio is badly crippled. The sun is
shining today, but there are indications
of more rain.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19

{ Southern California has again been
subjected to deluging rain, and high
yhys and railroads have suffered heav-
ilE, though the extent Of the damage
cGnnot be stated at this time.
with practically all other lines OF
communication again out of commits
sion. the trains of the several lines out
9f Los Angeles were again this morn
ing transferred to the Santa Fe's Full
1erton branch and, while no train
feached this valley this morning, it
Is stated that the train will arrive
This evening. The train outward went
bn time and it was expected, though
hot guaranteed, to reach Los Angeles
this evening.
The rain came down with cloud
kursts at times and in certain districts,
Including Los Angeles, everything was
hfloat yesterday and today, while the
rivers of Southern California were
1t once brought to flood height. As
kain is predicted for tonight and to-
morrow, the end is not in sight
The precipitation in this valley for
Ahe storm remains at about third OF
I'm inch, the short drizzle last night
mot having materially changed the
total. This is the heaviest rain the
valley has experienced for more than
"a year and is probably fully half OF
the rain that has fallen here in a
year.
The peculiar nature of the soil OF
the valley, however, makes the roads
very muddy, and yesterday they were
utmost impossible. The slight mois-
tire of last night improved conditions
though. and if there is no more rain
the roads should be in very fair con
dition within a day or two, while the
rain has had the effect of Frightening
the landscape.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19
urnited Press Day Seryice)

(United Press Day SerVIce)
Pomona, Feb. i9.-Much damage
was done Throughout the valley by
yesterdays storm. Streets are badly
damaged and no railroads are operat-
ing except the Pacific Electric, be-
tween Pomona and Ontario. San Di-
mas is without gas on account of the
breaking of a main.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19
CELEBRATES
PASSAGE OF BILL
limited Press Day service)

Fairbanks, Alaska, Feb. ia gen.
eral celebration will be held Monday
as result of the passage last night
of the Alaska railroad bill. Every.
thing in the city is free. The Tanana
Valley Railroad will carry passengers
free to Fairbanks. Cannon doomed
all night.
Omitted Press Day Service)
Gordova, Feb. 19.-This city cele-
brated the passage of the railroad
bill ,by Congress all night with whis-
ties, bells and guns.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19
lUJnated Press Day service)

Valdez, Feb. 19.-The biggest cele-
bratilon in the history of the town
lasted all night.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19
Great Coast Stork Stops
Over the Mountains But
Roads Are Made Better
Omitted Press Day service)

Omitted Press Day Service)
Los Angeles, Feb. 19.-Rain is pre-
diet ed for tonight and tomorrow in
the official forecast Precipitation
here to daylight was 4.36 inches; Pas
adena, 6.35; Pomona, 5.S7; Redlands,
LOS; Riverside, LOG; San Bernardino,
1870; Santa Barbara, 4.35. Hundreds
of men are repairing street damage
here today.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-19

Omitted Press Day Service)
sVenice, Feb. 19.-There is a foot
of water in the high school. The ca
nal district is flooded with water ris-
ihg three inches hourly. The schools
have been dismissed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-01
ROCKEFELLER BLAMED FOR
FAILURE TO SETTLE STRIKE

Late last night the operators
wired Foster. refusing to enter
into negotiations OF any character
with officers OF the miners organ.
ization."
The declaration was taken TO
mean that the officers will refuse
70 arbltrate on any basis.
They insist that they have 10000
loyal miners ready To go to work
when they are afforded protection
and charge that leaders OF the
strikers directly melted murder
Gus attacks on militiamen and
mine guards"
Blame Rockefeller
District President McLennon OF
the United Mine Workers. declared
today that Rockefeller influenc I
was responsible for the refusal OF
the operators TO arbitrate, and as.
serted they were following his sug-
gestions to the letter
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-01
FUGITIVE RUNS
FROM OFFICER,
COP WINGS HIM

1T doesn't pay to run from a
cop. Some OF them shoot straight
found the guy who knows how TO
flip cannon" sighed Frank
Berger as he lay on cot at the
City hospital this morning.
Berger made an unlucky attempt
to escape after nm arrest by Pa
trolman l.. Newman, last night.
He was shot twice after the Off.
Ger fired into the air several times
TO frighten him
Mrs. II. Swanson, Seal Rock
hotel, 31i First av., became sus-
plcious OF 81 bill Berger gave
her and she sought ont OFFICER
Newman. Berger had fourteen -
Canadian bills on him. The police
believe they are counterfeit. Bogus
Canadian bills have been In circu-
latlon throughout the Northwest
recently
Berger was shot through the
arm and the foot. He Is not seri.
onsly hurt
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-01
STICkUP MEN HAVE LIVELY
EVENING ON BELLEVUE Az,

Small wonder that the slumbers
OF w. NJ. Hartford, Uhlan apart
ments, 1907 Bellevue av.. were dis
turbed last night.
He heard volley of shots and
frantic calls for help. and forth
with sent In call TO police head
quarters that massacre was on,
Sergt. Jennings, Officers Webb
and Williams and Detective Giles
Humphrey were detailed. This Is
the mixture of crime and romance
and adventure they uncovered.
Signals to Confederate
w. M. Parker. a member OF the
Arctic club. was escorting a lady
friend to her home. They strolled
past an auto at Melrose av. and
Olive 81. A man In the car struck
n match and III n cigaret.
Then he whistled In piercing,
peculiar way.
A block further on, at Melrose
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-01

and Denny way. bold confeder-
ate OF the man In the ear. stepped
from behind telephone pole and
showed a wicked looking gun IN
Parker's face. The Young lady
screamed. So did Parker.
Officers Close In
Officer Tracey, bloc kaway.
happened to be watching the auto.
which had been stolen. He fired a
volley to attract the attention of
other officers.
The extra policemen came in
punches.
II was lively little party.
Parker was too scared to give a
description of the hold-up man. the
cops say
In the excitement the highway.
man and the man IN the auto es-
capped.
The ear had been stolen by
them from H. Garfield at s12 How.
ell ST.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-01
1900 PUPILS OF
HIGH SCHOOLS
TO SING TONIGHT

With an orchestra of forty. 1000
high school pupils will sing to.
night AZ the Armory. as the open.
ing feature OF the fourth annual
May festival OF music OF the Seat
tie schools.
Tomorrow afternoon and even.
ing children from the graded
schools will be seen In folk Games,
Sweden, England. Russia. Greece.
Holland. japan. and the United
States being represented
This part Of the program is un-
der the direction Of Miss Bella
Perry
At the matinee Loo children
from the fifth grade will sing un.
der the direction OF Miss Lucy Cole.
In the evening. an equal number of
eighth-grade pupils will sing, and
the high school orchestras will
render several numbers.
Tonight the program is under
the direction OF David +. Davies.
The soIoiHts are Miss Elizabeth
Jaques and John W. Iince and vio.
lin solo by Miss Jennie Middleyicf