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Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-15
ElCentrON atiOnal
Elects Directors

At meeting of directors of the
Ell Centro National Bank held here
yesterday the old board was re-elect-
ed with the exception of S. w. Lef
fingwell, resigned, T. F. Doherty be-
ing elected to fill the vacancy. The
new director is acting cashier.
The directors of the Ell Centro Ma
tional are: F. B. Fuller, j. A. Morgan
C. E. Sprouse, Ira Aten, R. w, Camp
bell, w. T. Bill and T. F. Doherty.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-15

the cotton plants of the valley are very
generally still putting forth bloom and
making cotton, and if there should be
no cooler weather than has thus far
been experienced, there will be moth
ing to prevent the plants continuing
their production right on into the next
summer.
1t is true that the weather is cool
enough to have checked the growth,
which is now very slow, and there may
be short time in which the plants
will not be producing sufficient cot
ton to amount to much, but it could
very easily happen that picking would
be resumed by April or May, instead
of beginning in October. If this
should prove to be the case, there is
no telling what the output of the
plants will be during the coming sea-
son.
1t is probable there will be some
growers who will deem it advisable
to prune back their plants for an en-
tirely new growth of foliage, and it is
possible that will be the best plan, but
even by that process there should be
harvest ready by June or July at the
latest.
Every indication points to remark
able season in this industry, for in
addition to the volunteered crop there
will be a great acreage added to that
of last year.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-15
Omitted Press Day Service)

Omitted Press Day Service)
Toxic, Jan. 15.-That 10000 per-
sons are still unaccocnted for in the
vicinity of the volcano Sakura is re-
ported today by wireless from the ma
val squadron at the scene of the dis
aster. 1t is believed many Of these
were killed by lava or drowned trying
to escape. Although less violently,
Sakura is erupting fiercely today. The
Toxic observatory predicted other and
more violent shocks.
The volcano Kirishima, near Sa
kura, is reported active. The van
guard of refugees from Kogoshima
are arriving today. They told horri
flying stories, declaring the first erup-
ton came with appalling suddenness,
the entire top of the mountain SEEM
ing to be blown off, and to belch flame
and lava. They declare none were
left alive in Sakura, that $4,000
houses were destroyed in Kagoshima
and that probably no one is alive
there now.
Wireless messages today stated that
naval officers had taken command of
the situation at Kagoshima. Many in
habitants have returned to the city,
but found their homes ruined. The
entire city is beneath several feet of
volcanic ash, with many streets flooded
with lava and fssures opened. 1t will
be weeks before the debris is suf-
fciently cleared to learn the approxi-
mate number of deaths. The property
loss will be enormous. Provisions
brought by the warships undoubtedly
saved hundreds of lives.
Bluejackets reached Sakura tonight
for the first time and found 300 alive,
but all badly burned and many insane.
They had taken refuge in a cave
many dying. None were able to tell
a connected story. The volcano is still
active.
Another message from President
Wilson to the emperor was received
today. 1t said:
Permit me again to express the
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-15
Nav Raise Limit.

Washington, Jan. 14.-Postmaster
General Burleson admitted today that
he is considering seriously increasing
the parcel post limit to 100 pounds.
He said: During the fiscal year be-
ginning July 1 think we will have
transported approximately 100000
tons at approximately 10 cents per
pound. just want to say here that the
thought of 10O-pound limit does
not terrify me-"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-15
Burbank Develops
Some New Plants
Omitted Press Day Service)

fTeSS LAY oSINlCeJ
San Francisco, Jan. 15.-When
planting time comes newt spring there
is one crop for which the seeds will
be taken from burglar and fireproof
vault in San Francisco.
These seeds represent more than a
quarter of a century of work by Lu-
ther Burbank. If lost or destroyed
they could not be duplicated, at any
rate not for years, and it was to guard
against this that the Luther Burbank
Company recently stored them in the
strong-rooms of the Union Trust Com
pany and the Seaboard National Bank.
One seed is a new kind of flax, from
the oil of which artists will make their
paint. Another is a cereal known as
ouino, to take the place of wheat, bar
ley or oats.
Painters have long complained that
the oil with which their paints are
mixed is not neutral because of the
variableness of the flaXseed from
which it is made, and consequently
that it often gives unexpected and
sometimes unsatisfactory effects. Bur-
bank began gathering every kind OF
flax from all parts of the world years
ago, selected a certain seed as his
ideal and began developing the plant
to grow only this type. Year after
year the seed was planted, and when
it was ripe only those were kept that
were of the type desired. Finally a
point has been reached where the va
riety seems to have become fixed. Bur-
bank declares that the oil it produces
is absolutely neutral.
The quino plant is designed to take
the place of cereal foods made from
different grains. The seed resembles
a small hominy and the plant looks
like wild mustard 1t is claimed to
have all the food values of other
grains, and is much cheaper. More
over, in making cracked wheat, rolled
oats or barley much of the grain is
wasted. The entire seed of the new
plant is utilized. Originally it came
from South America, but it's develop
ment and acclimitization to California
soil and weather conditions have TAX
en- years of study and experiment. OF
the quino seeds of the type Burbank
has produced there is not peck in
the world
"We have put the seeds in safe
deposit vaults" said President James
R Edwards of the Luther Burbank
Company, "because if they are des-
troyed they would never be repro
duced. There are no more like them,
and | doubt if Burbank would live
long enough to develop them again.
1t will be several years before we
shall be able to raise a sufficient
quantity of either seed to be placed
upon the market
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-15
RUDOLPH SPRECKELS TELLS
HIS ATTITUDE IN POLITICS
Omitted Press Day Service)

Omitted Press Day Service)
San Francisco, Jan. 15.-Rudolph
Spreckels, millionaire San Francisco
banker and politician, does not believe
third party is necessary. This an
nouncement was made today in a state
ment in which Spreckels asserted he
would support Johnson for governor
unless the Republicans nominate a
candidate pledged to Progressive prin-
ciples.
Spreckels, who supported Wilson in
the last campaign, said:
81 am and always have been Re-
publican. Also have fought for pro-
gressive principles. I was, therefore
gratified when the Republican party
machinery and state Offices were put
into the hands of progressive Repub-
licans. With these facts established,
in my opinion, there is no justifica-
tion for the formation of third party
in California, and certainly not on the
ground that it would help to promote
progressive principles.
"My attitude toward Johnson's can
didacy is consistent. If the Repub-
licans nominate a truly progressive
candidate, l will certainly support him
against all candidates, but l would un-
hesitatingly vote for Johnson before l
would vote for reactionary candi-
date"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-15
Anxiety for Steamer.

Omitted Press Day Service)
Havana, Jan. 15.-Deep anxiety is
felt for the safety of the Hamburg
American liner Diana, long overdue,
with 800 passengers. Local agents
said no word had come from the ship
since it cleared from the Azores. Re-
newed attempts made today to reach
it by wireless failed. Seamen say,
however, the chances are that it was
merely blown from it's course by heavy
gales.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-15
Coronado Visitor
Honored Guest

One of the pleasing social events
of the week thus far was an after
noon at cards yesterday at the home
of Mrs. F. w. Smithers, of Olive street,
given in honor of Miss Norma Smith
ers of Coronado. The house was very
prettily decorated and the hostess
served dainty refreshments.
Those present were Mesdames C. w.
Miller, Owen Chick, E. D. Williams,
Graves, Carhart, F. w. Smithers and
Miss Smithers.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-15
The Garms Rescued.
Omitted Press Day Sery

Omitted Press Day Service)
Seattle, Jan. 15.-Towed by the tug
Goliath, the American schooner Will
liam F. CAIRNS, with all the crew
aboard, was brought into Port Town
send today. The Goliah had searched
for the Garms since Jan. 7, when it
was reported in distress. 1t was
picked up yesterday, dismasted, but
with no other damage.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-15
Strike Broken.

Omitted Press Day Service)
Johannesburg, South Africa, Jan Is.
The forty union leaders besieged by
the authorities in the Trades Fedora
tion hall yesterday surrendered today,
when the authorities threatened to
train cannon on the house. 1t is be-
lieved this breaks the backbone of the
strike. Men are reported clamoring
for reinstatement in many sections.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-15
Italy Also Shaken.
Omitted Press Day Service)

Omitted Press Day Service)
Leghorn, Italy, Jan. 15.-Six vio-
lent earthquake shocks in rapid sue
cession at 4:30 this morning caused
a panic. Thousands rushed into the
snow-covered streets in their night
clothing. The shocks threw the Medi-
terranean into a tremendous commo-
ton, huge waves pounding the shore.
There are no known casualties, al
though there was considerable dam
age.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-15
Alliance Possible

international News Night Service)
London, Jan. lathe Copenhagen
correspondent of the Daily Telegraph
says that as" the result of the excite
ment about Russian military meas
ures in Finland, an alliance between
Norway and Sweden is possible.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-15
Nav Go to Florida

Asheville, N. c., Jan. 14.-Harry X.
Thaw, the noted New York fugitive, is
making arrangements to come to
Western North Carolina for a long
rest in the event of his being freed
by the New Hampshire courts, ac-
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-15
Playground for Los Angeles

international News Night Service)
Washington, Jan. IA gigantic
playground for Los Angeles children
on Seeley flats, on the crest of the San
Bernardino mountains, was approved
by the secretary Of agriculture today.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-15
Meyer Indicted.

Omitted Press Day Service)
Houghton, Mich, Jan. 15.-Charles
H. Meyer, president, and thirty-seven
other members of the Western Fed
Grafton of Miners, have been indicted
for conspiracy by the grand jury,
which returned it's expected reports to-
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-15
The Weather.

Omitted Press Day Service)
Los Angeles, Jan. 15.-The local
weather prediction is: Unsettled;
probably rain tonight and Friday;
light east winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-15

cording to reliable reports here. His
attorneys, it is declared, have com
missoned a local real estate man to
secure the Thaws an estate in this vi
cinity.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-15
Fifteen Deaths From Cold.

Omitted Press Day Service)
New York, Jan. 15.-Eleven deaths
in New York proper and fifteen in the
metropolitan section are attributed to
the cold, which abated today.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-15
Omitted Press Day Service)

Sacramento, Jan. 15.-The Sacrar
mento river is rising in the neigh
borhood of Knights Landing and Co.
lusa. Continued rains will force it
to danger mark, according to long
distance messages.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-15
Omitted Press Day service)

Ontario, Jan. 1.-two and twenty
hundredths inches of rain has fallen
for the storm. A hundred men worked
all night protecting storm drain that
is being installed on Euclid avenue
There was no damage
San Bernardino, Jan. 15.-Nearly
two inches of rain has fallen in the
last twenty-four hours. Citrus grow
ers declare this means no further frost
damage this winter.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-15
Coast Is Soaked
By Another Rain
Omitted Press Day Service)

Pomona. Jan. 1.-THE drenching
rain continues without abatement to-
day. Two and quarter inches have
fallen in eighteen hours up to this
morning. The orange growers here
declare this insures excellent crops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-23
Practical Charity.

The will of the late Gen. James
Grant Wilson of New York, which was
filed for probate in that city Wednes-
day, gives a splendid illustration of
practical charity in the words of a
footnote as follows: II make no pub
lie requests of money, because for
half p century l bestowed 10 per cent.
of my modest income to charity"
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is
offered blood-stained lock of Abra-
ham Lincoln's hair. and a number of
relics and mementos intimately relat-
ed to the history of the United States
were offered the Metropolitan museum
Wilson, filed in New York for probate
yesterday Among the requests is
ring which contains hair of Washing
ton, Wellington, Napoleon, Grant and
Lincoln. Other items of note are:
Waslington's sleeve links; a gold ring
brought from Holland to commemorate
the recognition by that country of the
independence of the United States and
the making of a commercial treaty be-
tween the two countries at that time.
TO his widow, Mrs. Mary II. Wilson,
the testator bequeathed the remainder
Of his property and copyrights. The
value of the estate is not mentioned.
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holland wore a wedding ring without
thought of slavery or a feeling that
she was a chattel, as other millions
Of women have done since the custom
was established. At any rate the
young woman's notions Of the mean
ing of the wedding ring are not like
" TO be accepted by the great sister
hood of matrimony or intended mat
rimony. The plain gold band on the
third finger of the left hand, so far
from being a relic of barbarism, is
generally regarded by women as the
most precious of all jewels, at once
a token, symbol badge, pledge.
a protection and a bond. 1t is a tok-
en- of love, symbol of the condition
in life, a badge of legitimate union.
a pledge to honor and cherish, a pro-
lection against intrusion and bond
for ever and day between the giver
and the wearer. That sometimes there
are cases in which the ring neither
represents nor accomplishes any Of
these things is unfortunately true,
but that is not the fault of the ring
or of the pure gold of which ordinar-
lily it is made. And while 1t is pos
sible that marriage would lose none
of it's sanctity and married life lit
tie of its beauty if there were no ring.
still, even at the risk Of contravening
the ideals Of Inez, the chances are
the good old fashion will survive.
So rich is the wedding ring in its
significance, it has meant so much to
the human heart and the glory and
joy--and sorrows-of womanhood, that
it is the most jealousy guarded Of all
a woman's material treasures. NO
woman Is ever so wealthy as not to
aspire to that little band of gold and
once wearing it, not to hold 1t apart
from and above every other posses
sion; and no woman is SO poor that
she will not fight to save her we'd
ding ring from the press of misfor-
tune and unhappy circumstance. The
old mothers wedding ring. worn to
a fiirnsy trifie, has led no child of hers
ever to look upon her as chattel,
but is always examined in the light
of a hallowed love and life. The young
womans wedding ring has a radiance
of its own comparable only with the
light shining from her sweetheart
husbands eyes. s~s'~
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Maine Veterans Are
Reunited Meet
After Fifty Years.

The Los Angeles Examiner of March
l3 has thrilling little account of
the meeting Of two veterans of the
Civil War. both of Readheld, Me-, and
both members Of the same battery, aft
er a separation of 80 years. The story
follows:
Fifty-three years ago. when the cla-
NOR of the Civil War filled the land,
and men were marching to the front.
Lieut.. Hamlin F. Eaton, % years old
and proud of his commission in the 4th
Maine Battery, walked four miles along
the country road at Readheld, Me-, in
order that he might induce his friend.
Roger NJ. Mace. II years old. to Join
the cause of the North. Mace an
swerec the call and enlisted under his
chum. A few days later their COM
pany, 300 strong, marched away. That
was the last sight that either Eaton
or Mace had of the little town.
Through many battles and skirmish-
es they went together unscathed. Oft
en- they shared their rations. One night
two years later and shortly after the
famous battle Of Antietam, the order
came for Mace to join the 14th Regi-
ment Of Veteran Reserves. So they
parted.
When Lee surrendered Eaton went to
ranching in North Dakota and Mace
to Philadelphia, where he became a
railroad engineer. They thought often
of each other, but never met. though
each attended Grand Army reunions
whenever possible.
Yesterday afternoon Mace, spending
the winter in Los Angeles, sat in Cen
trail Park. He wore the G. A. r. but
ton on the lapel of his coat.
A prosperous appearing man. aged,
but vet tall and soldierly Of bearing.
sauntered past. He. too, wore the
badge of the Grand Army. He caught
sight of the insignia on the coat of
the other and stopped. Here he thought
was one with whom to exchange rem
iniscences. So he said:
Hello. comradei What regiment was
yours?" And Mace replied: THE 4th
Maine Battery. But I guess there are
not many of us left"
Indeed" replied the tall man. And
who were the officers2"
well, there was Captain Robinson.
but he's dead. Then there was Lieuten-
ant Eaton. Heard he was alive two
years ago, but he must be getting old
and might have died since then"
The two veterans eyes met. pimly
down the long vista of years there
came to Mace memory.
What makes you think Eaton might
be dead? knew him and heard he was
hale md hearty. Heard he was travel
ling around. enjoying life and expects
to live a good many years. Strange
things happen in this world, comrade,"
said the tall veteran.
Again did Mace endeavor to recall
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that face, but his memory played him
pranks. Then the tall veteran drew
from his pocket an envelope, nodding
to Mace to read the address.
We'll, we'll" shouted Mace. You're
Ham Eaton. Eaton, alive and well.
And the next instant they were clasp
ed in each others arms, while the tears
of joy rolled down their cheeks.
The loungers paused, looked with in
terest at the two old men. Passersby
stopped. then smiled and went, on.4 And,
all unheedful, the two old fellows
laughed and Rugged each other
Hours later Mace returned to his
home at sos South Union avenue and
Eaton went home to Glendale But
they've promised to meet today and
nearly every day as long as they are
in Los Angeles. They are two of but
fifty ttat remain out of the old Maine
Battery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-23
Editorial Comment
Cut Out the Noise.
(Sprjnefield ReDublican.)


From the Northern Pacific railroad
comes an order to its trainmen, cut
out the noise" which ought to be
duplicated by railroads all over the
United States. The unnecessary ring
ing of bells, useless blowing of whistles
and superfiuous exhaust of steam are
among some of the particular evils
against which the new edicts appies
Every man employed by the operating
department of that railroad is expect
ed to 60 his best in complying with
the order This action by the Northern
Pacific is taken in response to frequent
complaints from persons living along
the railroad right of way. There is
plenty of applause for this action of
the lrst western road that has made
organized effort to eliminate the sur
plus of Objectionable sound. Time may
be expected to bring the more general
use Of electricity upon railroads, but
meanwhile it is greatly to be desired
that every effort be made to lessen
nuisances long regarded az impossible
of abatement
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Just note how the long suffering
newspeperman got even with the cir
Gus advance agent, who had the tri-
umphal entry of his show all written
up for the aforesaid a. 8. NJ Bar
NUNS gorgeous entry into New York
was announced for the daytime, of
course, but a delay made, it necessary
to make the trip in the night, SO the
heartless but oft-imposed upon news
paperman just poked in the kindly
furnished advance notice, which told
all about the march by daylight
the arrival and entrance to Madison
Square Garden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-23

high cost of living in the light of facts
presented, after a scientific investi-
cation by a competent commission.
A platform embodytng those prin-
Republican convention in June, 1912.
If 1t was not progressive platform
why did the national Progressive con-
vention in the following August ap-
propriate the same principles? Why
did certain few unfair and obvi-
ously selfish leaders of the Progressive
party insistently shout that the Re-
publicans had stolen their thunder:
that the Republicans didn't mean
what they said (but all Progressives
did; that none but Progressves,
marching under the tag on the Dam
ascus road. could be honest in those
principles
Why has every Progressive who
has had the courage Of his convictions
to declare that the old Republican
party stands for the same principles
as the Progressive, and is an infinite
ly more powerful factor, been de-
nounced by the radical and erratic
element?
In his speeches in North Dakota,
last week, Clifford Pinchot loaded
down with contumely the very men
who, two years ago, were considered
the whole front and firing line of the
Progressive party. Here are some of
the men and things he said of them:
Albert Baird Cummings, senior United
States senator from Iowa, according to
Mr.. Pnchot, though personally upright
is behind the times. hopelessly out of
touch with political thought. bound by
partisan shackles, of warped judgment
and brake on the wheels of progress
William Edgar Borah, senior senator
from Idaho, has few convictions not at
the service of personal advantage, has
earned the plying contempt of all men
things to stand by, and after the Chica-
go convention became the supporter and
defender of 1.-The robbers" He is I'M
stable as water.
Missouri, was partly responsible for
Roosevelts defeat at Chicago and aban-
doned the men and the cause to which he
was pledged.
Robert Marion La Toilette. senior SEN
ator from Wisconsin. is a living warn
ing of the corroding power of hate and
has sacrificed every consideration of
principle and fair dealing to injure
Roosevelt There is hardly more strik-
ing example of the decay of a great ca
reer by the setting of personal ambition
and private animosity before the will of
the people.
Joseph Little Bristow, senior senator
from Kansas, has broken his own career
by lack of courage and made pitiful
scramble for place. He has failed under
the acid test and deserves to be spewn
out of the mouth.
It may occur to the rank and file of
the Progressive party that they would
sooner accept the advice of all Cor of
any one) of the above named men than
that Of Clifford Pinchot.
High-sounding brag and Pharasaieal
claims do not make statesmen, Chris
tian gentlemen or progress.