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The Washington herald., 1914-02-17
Lady Jurors.

mabel I'm drawn on the grand
jury
so am ], Gertrude"
"Our responsibilities will be heavy"
81 realize that. What shall We wear?"-
Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-17
When Flanagan Wa. Fired.

Pat Flanagan. who worked in the
Boston Navy Yard. broke the rules of
that establishment every day by sneaking
on to a retired spot and smoking his
pipe after lunch. He knew that. IL he
should be detected in this breach of
discipline. his dismissal would follow au-
tomatically, but his love of tobacco got
the best Of him.
One afternoon. when his pipe was blaz-
ing hot. and the clouds of smoke en-
circle6 his head. the captain in command
OF the yard discovered him.
Pat knew his job was gone, but he
paid no attention to the commandant.
"well. my man." demanded the cap
tain. what have you to say?'
Pat said nothing.
do you know who / ann inquired
the captain wrathfully.
Flanagan, putting steadily on his pipe,
made no response.
II am the commandant of this yard!'
thundered the officer.
Pat turned his head slowly, and looked
up at him.
"Shure,'' he said approvingly: you've
got good job. Hold on to it"-Popu-
lar Magazine.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-17
PspPies vs.. Boys.

1T is as much trouble to raise a
puppy as a boy" according to a critic
of women. Perhaps. but the pup doesn't
so to college and gamble your hard
earned money away and then expect
you to buy an annulment when he gets
drunk and marries a chorus girl old
enough to be his mother.-Louisville
Courier-Jour
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08
Embargo Is Established
On Huerta's Orders

itself within its rights n protecting
the Vera Cruz water supply, and will
refuse to vacate its position.
Much anxiety is evident among the
administration officials as result OF
the situation created by Huerta's ac
tion. Many believe the dictator is
seizing this as an opportunity to avoid
mediation.
There is still no explanation forth
coming this afternoon of the all-night
session of the war board. The i'm
preston generally prevails that plans
are going ahead to move a big de-
tachment of troops to Vera Cruz.
The delay in mediation negotiations
is giving the government ample time
for these arrangements.
Vera Cruz dispatches state that the
las trefugee train leaving Mexico
City under the Brazilian flag is due
today or tonight. The track is many
places has been torn up and the pas
sengers are compelled to transfer. 1t
is certain many Americans will re-
main in the capital.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08
Omitted Press Day Service)

Washington, May S.-The admin
istrat:on is given trouble to find the
right sort of men to represent it be
fore the mediators. The president has
discussed the matter with the cabi-
net, but no selections have been made
The difficulty is that the negotiations
at Niagara Falls promise to be long
and whoever is chosen must aban-
don other matters indefinitely. Few
big men are able to do this.
The state department received Fri
day note Som England calling at
tention to the fact that an English
man was killed at Guadalajara and
that another Englishman, G. H. Cox
son, of the Vera Cruz railroad, is held
prisoner by General Mas.
There is growing anxiety concern
ing American Consul John Sillimar
at San Luis Potosi Secretary Bryan
has notified Mas he will be person
ally responsible for Silliman's safety
and the French and Brazilian Legations
in Mexico have notified Mas that HI
must produce Silliman unharmed.
O'Shaughnessy was scheduled tt
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08
July Fourth Celebration
By F'iremen Classy Event

In addition to the splendid program
being prepared by the Ell Centro fire
department for the July Fourth cele
bration, an automobile road race is
also scheduled for that date. Those
in charge of the event state thta
it will be the premier sporting num-
Der of the year and calculated to cause
a number of the classy drivers of the
valley to enter.
Several routes have been under con-
sideration, but it is probable that the
Ell Centro-Imperial- -Brawley highway
will be used, making number Of
laps over this course. This event will
increase the interest in the firemen's
big celebration and is expected to
draw large number of automobile
enthusiasts to the county seat on that
date.
The fire laddies have been busy So
liciting funds to defray the expenses
of the fete day, merchants and others
responding quickly to the plea for
funds. Those in charge of the af-
fair believe that $1,000 will be neces-
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08
FRUIT-VEGETABLE
PRIZE LIST HAS
BEEN COMPLETED

Secretary w. S. Langsdale of the
Imperial County Chamber of Com
merce has completed the list of prizes
to be awarded at the Fruit and Vege-
table Fair to be held here June 3
and after submitting it to Horticul-
tural Commissioner F. w. Waite and
Clark Adair, who are behind the
movement, the list will be published
and doubtless many growers and
farmers will be surprised at the gen.
erosity of the management.
In addition to the Individual awards,
an award of $50 will be made for the
best exhibit from any one district
Mr.. Langsdale is at present working
out the details for the fruit and vege-
table show and urges all those inter
ested in the development of the coun-
ty to send in exhibits.
The choicest of these will be Sc
lected after the awards have beer
made and forwarded to the professor
so that they can be used for subse
quent displays.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08
Omitted press Day scrvlce)

Washington, May S.-Admiral How
ard has reported to the navy depart
ment that Huerta has ordered that
no American vessel be permitted to
clear from MaZatlan. The message
was dated yesterday, and Mexican
vessels are forbidden to clear for
American ports.
Obregon, commanding the rebels
outside the city, has promised to es-
tablish neutral zone and protect
non-combatants and foreigners.
Many Americans are inside the reb-
el lines and are unwilling to leave.
No mention is made of the rebels
claim yesterday that Mazatlan had
fallen.
Huelta has lodged a formal protest
against the extension of the Ameri-
can lines about Vera Cruz, claiming
it to be violation of the armistice,
and threatening to withdraw from me-
diation unless it is ceased. 1t is un-
derstood the administration considers
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08
Unit System Proposed in
Court House Construction

of the city and do not own one do'-
lars worth of property near the site
proposed by me-"
Judge Franklin ]. Cole is also of
the pinion that the unit system OF
construction would be an economical
mea sure.
"By building one wing" said Judge
Cole, 1--WE could greatly relieve the
burden of the present building. The
county clerk would necessarily have
to be housed near the superior court
room. In the unit proposed we could
move the county clerk, superior court,
recorders office and supervisors, leav-
ing the treasurer, auditor and tax
collector in the present old building.
Their business is closely connected
and by permitting them to remain
downtown it would be a decided con.
venience for the people of the city.
"The Jail should be near the court
house, but as l have noticed in San
Francisco the Jail is almost four
miles from the court house, and they
seem to transact business. My idea
is to have a space large enough to
admit of sufficient light and air and
also to allow the architectural beauty
of the structure to be in evidence"
Supervisor Arthur Shepard be.
lieves that the construction of new
court house could be commenced with
out bond issue, using the unit sys-
tenn, and stated that each year the
board could provide sufficient funds
to proceed with the building.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08

That new court house is badly
needed is the consensus of practically
every citizen, but the question of To-
cation is the stumbling block to the
arrangements. Frank Reading, in his
opinion, Lei."ves that the construction
should begin this fall and believes
that the lo%ical location of the new
county ou:Gl2g would be in the City
park on Sixth street.
"We should by all means commence
the construction of a court house
before enthusiasts succeed in building
a Jail. By erecting the building on
the unit pla" we could proceed sec
ton by sct';on and have the entire
building cnpleted without enduring
any fnancla hardship.
"For every reason I would suggest
the four-wing style of building. 1t
is sanitary, every room is well light
ed and it is intellectually artistic.
We could go ahead with section that
would relieve the present officials
who have the most congested quar-.
ters in the old building. We would
not need a bond issue. If the county
would dispose of some of the property
it now owns sufficient funds woul-
be available to proceed with the in,
itial construction.
my selection of the City park sit,
is not based upon any motive othel
than that | believe it to be the mos
practical and is or will be centrall,
located. l live in the southern par
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08
DEBONAIR TRACY
RETURNS TO JAIL,

After enjoying a months trip tc
Mexico, S. M. Tracy, the debonail
drug clerk, has returned to Ell Cen
tro, and will remain here until June
10, when his ninety-day sentence fol
petty larceny will have expired. Tracy
was arrested March 10 by Under.
sheriff Charles Applestill and plead
ed guilty to robbing his employer. A
ninety-day sentence was imposed.
Tracy was made a member of the
road gang and was apparently con-
tent with his employment until Apri
7, when the tired spring feeling over
took him, resulting in his decision tc
escape. He made his way to Mexi-
cali, where he has been staying since
that time.
Last week Mexicali Chinaman was
robbed of large quantity of opium
and Tracy was suspected of having
a hand in the transaction. Fearing
the hostility of the Mexican authori-
ties, Tracy proceeded to take chances
on the American side. Yesterday he
ventured cross the line and his ap-
pearance and actions were such as
to convince City Marshal Carl Iiams
of CaleXico that something was amiss.
Tracy was followed to the outskirts
of town and then asked his name by
the officer. Tracy claimed has name
was Baker and that he had come from
San Diego.
Tracy was taken to the Calexico
Jail and held until Sheriff Meadows
office was informed. Deputy Sher
iff Graham on his arrival at the bor-
der city readily recognized the for
mer member of the chain gang. Tracy
refused to talk on his way back to
the Jail. This morning he was again
sent out on the county road. with
James Hill as guard, the latter be-
ing renowned for his watchfulness
and It is very likely that young Tracy
will work out the full time.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08
Claims Americans Have
Violated the Armistice

ia ste psr aaeai shia morning. then
as aa8 sae statement
~hsa porte thag an sttArk t. immi-
Hs#f aa sae AHsrgiran fofern AZ Vera
ftss. sf Ehat a serious crisis has
4fsssH ere @tfhuai foundation.
~f.~aefai Funston reported 10 Sec
fefsfs Garrison on the stories
brought hy refugees concerning con.
dissaaa ia Acxiro City They are
merely ronhfnatory of what is al
ready known There is no intention
II sending additional forces to Vera
Cruz"
Tamulty did not comment on the
fast that Garrison and the general
army staff were in conference until
early this morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08

sary to take care of the expenses
The board of city trustees has gone
on record as favoring the event and
is expected to make an appropria-
tion.
All those who appreciate the eS-
forts of the fire department are urged
to subscribe to the movement. The
city will be crowded with visitors on
that date and, with the patriotic spirit
within them, will see that a good
time will result. Merchants, hotels,
restaurants and all other places will
profit.
Some of the main events will be
staged at the county fair grounds.
SOM of the numbers on the pro-
gram will be choice carnival acts.
Stree. parades bands, athletic con
tests racing and numerous other di.
versions will be on hand to keep thu
txcit ament at the fever heat The
program is being worked out in de-
tail and when published will insure
those who subscribed that it was
money well spent.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08
Platoon of Machine Guns
Arrives; Militia to Depart

With the arrival of a platoon of
machine guns of the First cavalry,
CaleXico's military garrison was
greatly strengthened, although the
coming of the regulars will mean
the departure of the state militia, the
various companies expecting to en-
train this evening and to arrive in
Los Angeles Saturday.
A special train carrying the regu-
lars passed through Ell Centro this
morning after o'clock. The train
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08
Los Angeles Bond Election.
Omitted Press Day Service)

NUnlteu HreSS Day SerVlce)
Los Angeles, May St is esti-
mated that 10000 votes had been
polled up to noon in the election on
a proposition to bond the city for
$1,500,000 to construct a municipal
generating and distributing light sys-
tenn. One hundred and fifty-four
thousand had registered. Both sides
worked furiously throughout the day,
and indications are that more than
half of the registered vote will be
polled. The bond proponents claim
success is assured by heavy vote.
The opponents were also optimistic at
noon.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08

The contest between the Durang
long staple and upland cotton for this
field still continues, with the govern
ment cotton experts using all their
influence in favor Of establishing the
long staple here.
The government takes the ground
that only the one variety should be
grown here, that the type can be kept
pure, and it is devoting a great deal
of care to the selection of seed for
planting.
The Durango produced here last
year was sold to the American Tread
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08
Cantaloupe Season to
Open in Two Weeks
And Cars Are Here

The new cantaloupe shipping sea-
son is just about here. The South
ern Pacific Company is sending in re-
frigerator cars, which are being
stored on sidetracks all through the
valley, and the shippers are beginning
to organize their forces to handle the
output of the 5000 acres of melons
now approaching completion.
AS usual, this industry centers at
Brawley, with Heber taking second
place, and at the former town there
will be two months of the greatest
activity ever witnessed in the val
ley.
Ell Centre occupies an important
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08

place in the shipping industry, as most
of the vast quantity of ice used is
manufactured here by the Holton
Power Company, and there will be
much activity here on that account.
The cantaloupe industry is one in
which the profits are not as regular
as in some lines of production, and
it remains to be seen how great will
be the returns to the growers from
what is expected to be the greatest
crop ever grown here.
A few melons have already been
shipped by express and from this
time on the output will increase un-
til, in a few days, the melons will
begin to move by trainloads daily.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08
Cotton Industry Reaching
Giant Proportions Here

Company for Is cents a pound, and
the acreage this year has been
doubled.
There is a large acreage of volun-
teered cotton this year, and this viii
insure an early crop, with probably
considerable picking during the sum-
mer months.
One effect Of this large acreage OF
cotton is going to make an ac-
tive summer for the valley, for it
will be necessary to have large force
continuously on the ground to take
care Of the cultivation and irrigation
of the ground.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08

Few people here can realize the si
gantic proportions the cotton indus
try is reaching in the valley this
year. 1t is estimated that there will
be 10000 acres of the crop on each
side of the international line, and the
outlook for the crop is so good that
it is believed the yield will average
a bale to the acre.
The prospect is that the cotton in O..
dustry of the valley will therefore
reach values of $2,225,00O on each
side of the line, or a total produc-
ton of $4,5OO,0OO.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08

McAdoo are believed to have gone
to some point in Massachusetts or to
the McAdoo summer home on the
Hudson. They were last accounted
for at College Park, Nd, where they
boarded the presidents private car
for the north. On account of strenu-
Gus times in Washington with the cur
rency law taking effect, it is said Sec
retary McAdoo cannot be spared long
from the capital and the couple are
expected back in two weeks.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08
Omitted Press Day Service)

Washington, May 8.-Despite de-
malls, it is learned today that Admiral
Mayo has asked, through Admiral
Badger, for troops to occupy the oil
property about Tampiso. He wanted
them solely for the purpose of pro-
lection of property. Secretary Dan.
iels submitted long report ON the
situation at "a cabinet meeting today
The diplomats had heard that two
wells, one belongings to the Pearson
interests, were burned yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08
Mayo Wants Troops TO
Protect Tampico Wells

A delegation of oil men with prop
critics at Tampico called on Secretary
Bryan demanding protection. The
Mexicans, it is stated, threatened both
the Americans and Englishmen who
wished to return to work in the oil
fields.
1t is added that the British for.
eign office has made strong represen-
tations through its legation to the
Mexican government, and it is under
stood they accuse the rebels as we'll
as the federals of breaking the agree
ment to protect oil properties.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08
Goes to Meet Bodies.
Omitted Press Day Service)

Washington, May S.-Secretary OF
the Navy Daniels plans to sail at
midnight on the yacht Mayflower to
join the cruiser Montana, which is
carrying the bodies of seventeen ma
rines and bluejackets killed in the oc-
cuption of Vera Cruz. He will meet
the ship off the Virginia capes, where
the battleships Wyoming and Ten
nessee will also meet to convoy the
Montana to port. They probably will
dock Sunday afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08
Killed His Father.
Omitted Press Day Service)

NphitSu LAY oCINlCtb
Norwalk, Cal, May S.-Valentine
O'Connell, aged 49, a tanner, was
shot and instantly killed this morn
ing, by his son, Varney O'Connell
aged 10. The boy was arrested and
taken to Los Angeles. He claimed he
shot in self defense when his father
came home intoxicated and threat
sened to kill him and his mother. He
said his father rushed at him with
a razor and he fired. O'Connell was
shot through the heart. The razor
was found beneath his body.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08
Demand Arms.
Omitted Press Day Service)

(UnIted Press Day Service)
Trinidad, Colo, May 8.-A procla-
nation ordering every one in this
district not connected with the regu-
lar army to surrender arms between
8 tomorrow morning and 8 in the
afternoon was issued today by the
regular army officers. Numerous
places were named where the weap-
ons will be received. William Diamond,
strike leader, has issued an order
calling on all strikers to comply to
the letter.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08

included number of extra cars to
be used in the return of the Los
Angeles militia. During the presence
of the latter at Calexico there was
no friction whatever with the regu-
lars.
The state militia is composed of
qualified service men who fully un-
derstand the duties of soldering and
tact. Practically all of them hold
positions in and around Los Angeles,
their absence being keenly felt by
their employers.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08
Airship Wrecked.
(TTn;faJ prnSc noxy Carx,;

Berlin, May S.-A report has
reached military headquarters that a
German military airship has been
destroyed by a storm near lessen.
The ship carried crew of thirty. The
dispatch makes no mention of the
fate of the fate of these. An Of
fetal investigation has been ordered
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08
Becker Trial.
Omitted Press Day Seryice)

Omitted Press Day Service)
New ork, May Sit was announced
today that Warden Clancy and Chap
lain Cashin of Sing Sing prison, who
heard "Dago Frank" Cirofici's confes-
sion shortly before his execution for
the murder of Gambler Herman Ro-
senthal, will testify at the second
trial of ex-Police Liutenant Becker,
charged with the same crime.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08
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Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08

San Diego, May S.-Immediately be
fore adjournment of the encampment
G. A. R. many veterans signed a pc
tition to Congress to put an end to
"the killing of Americans and the
destruction of American property in
Mexico"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08
Mysterious Death of
A Cabinet Minister

of the reports are that he commit
ted suicide when Huerta refused to
accept his resignation. Other ac-
counts are that he died of unknown
cause and was quietly buried. None
are confirmed.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08
Shriners' Reception.
Omitted Press Day Service>

Albany, N. Y, May S.-Governor
and Mrs. Glynn received 500 Califor~
MIA Shriners en- route to the Allan
ia conclave, today. They were ac-
companied by their band of 12O pieces.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08
Can't Find Men Wanted
To Go Before Mediat0rs

confer with the president today, but
the president notified him he cannot
meet him before Monday. O'Shaugh.
messy holds to the opinion that HUI.
erta will not abandon the dictatorship
voluntarily.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08
Diggs Acquitted.
Omitted Press Day Service)

TUHIttU FTtSS Day SeTVICtJ
San Francisco, May 8.-Ida Pear
ring, who charged Maury l. Diggs, ex-
site architect, with a statutory Of
fense, is ill in bed today as a result
of the jury verdict yesterday even
ing acquitting the defendant. The
girls mother said she would consult
her lawyers regarding a civil suit
against Diggs.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08
Omitted Press Day Service)

NOIIItu II VsS Day StTVICtJ
Vera Cruz, May S.-Refugees from
Mexico City said the death there of
Querido Moheno, minister of COM
merce and industry and ex-minister
of foreign affairs, is rumored. Some
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08

federal forces commander by General
Mas. The aviators have ascertained
that the Mexican troops are confin-
ing their activities almost exclusively
OF destroying railroad bridges and
stretches of tracks on the road run
ming between Vera Cruz and Mexico
City.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08

Left to Right: Lieutenant p. H. L. B
ellinger and Lieutenant X. Sanfley,
United States navy aviators, who are
making daily flights over the terri
tory surrounding Vera Cruz, and re-
porting to Admiral Badger and Gen
eral Funston the movements of the
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-08
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Secretary T8muils hrld a conference
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-25

Boston after visiting her sister, Mrs.
w. F. Brown.
Harvey Weeks is at work for Fish
Brothers in Winslow
The Busy Bee Society was enter
tanned Wednesday afternoon by Mrs.
H. ]. White. Eighteen members were
present. Mrs. ]. B. Brown will act
as treasurer during the coming year,
in place of Mrs. Wilbur Clifford, who
resigned on account of illness The
society will be entertained Wednesday
Dec. by Mrs. Addison Seekins.
Mrs. Alvecia Wiggin will spend
the winter with her daughter, Mrs.
Addison Seekins.
Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Crommett en-
tertained quite a goodly number of
their neighbors Monday evening.
Hymns were sung, both ''old and new
Refreshments were served and a very
enjoyable evening was passed by all
w. C. Hisler recently had the mis-
fortune to lose a five-months-old colt.
The village school will close Wednes-
day for the Thanksgiving recess.
Mrs Edna White Weeks will work
for the Russell & Weston Co., Augusta
through the holidays.
DIR. w. F. Brown has purchased the
Cyrus Davis place.
w. S. Reed, r. r. d. carrier 81, is
having his vacation. w. B. Shuman
is substituting for him.