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Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11
Lively FIGHTING
ON WEST COAST
(By Charles III. Raymond)

MaZatlan, via wireless to San Diego
May 1.-THE rebels were firing OH
Mazatlan at o'clock last night. A
Mexican steamer was struck by rebel
shells and was driven from the har-
Dor. The rebels held the coast east
of the city and inland for rifle shot
distance. The city seemed well for
titled by Schneider guns, field guns
and mines, and capture seemed prob
lematical.
At Guaymas there are 1900 feder-
ais, according to estimates from out
siders. The food supply there is
short, and the federals are going over
to the rebels in detachments.
Rebel handbills say there will be
move against Guaymas.
The torpedo boat Stewart and the
cruisers Chattanooga and Cleveland
are leaving here for the south.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11
A Million People Pay
Tribute to the Navy's Dead
Omitted Press Day Service)

New York, May 11.-More than a
million people joined President Viii
son in honoring seventeen bluejack-
cts and marines who fell in the oc-
~cupation of Vera Cruz. Dense crowds
banked every street through which the
caissons bearing the flag-draped cas-
kets passed. All heads were barred
as the procession moved down Broad
way to City Hall, where Mayor Mitch
ell made a speech and laid wreath
of orchids on the foremost bier.
As the procession continued, it was
headed by mounted police, naval Of
fcers and naval flags, and the Wyo-
min&'s band played "The Star-Span-
gled Banner" The presidents car
riage followed the caissons, then the
secretaries of way and navy, and other
notables, and the bells Of st. Paul's
and Trinity churches tolled.
At the navy yard ceremonies Secre
tary Daniels spoke briefly and the
president followed, saying:
"Duty is not an uncommon thing.
Men all around us are making great
sacrifices in its performance. What
gives men like these. particular dis
tinction is that they did duty that
had nothing to do with their own
personal, peculiar interests. They did
not give their lives for themselves,
but 1or the nation that called them
to an unexpected duty. Does it quick
en- the pulse to think of them?
hope to God that none Of you will be
asked TO join their list, but if you
do you viii join an immortal COM
pany."
The president declared the Ameri-
can desire is TO serve, not to fight
Mexico.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11
Firemen's Celebration July
Fourth Promises Gala Time

Entertainment James Crerar,
George M. Andrews, c. B. Folsom,
George X. holland and Won McCar-
rell.
Sports-C. B. Folsom, Clinton
Fowlkes, C. j. Sawyer and George X.
holland.
William Reams and Owen
ChicK
Funds are 4ccamulating and more
are promised. The committee select
ed to solicit subscriptions has met
with success, but additional money
is needed. 1t is proposed to make
the Ell Centre Fourth just what the
New Years Fiesta is to Holtville. Jc
is to be an annual event and will
attract thousands to the county seat.
The highest grade of sports and
diversion will be provided, guarantee
ing each visitor an enjoyable time.
Automobile racing, motorcycle racing,
balloon and parachute, relay races,
running, baseball, parades, bands, rid
ing and driving races and host of
other events will be on the program.
The local fire department has the
endorsement of the board of city trus-
tees in this celebration. William Eyer
er, police commissioner and head OF
the fire department, is one of the
most untiring adherents for the occa-
sion. The various buildings on the
principal streets will be decorated and
Independence Day will be properly cell
ebrated in the banner county Of the
state.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11

after a lengthy discussion and was
finally chosen because Midlothian"
means the "heart of, or center" and
this motor club expects to make I'M
perial Valley popular with every ma
chine which travels through this sec
tion of the country. Midlothian" is
a historical name around which sew
eral interesting legends of early Scot
tish history cling. There is a county
in Scotland by that name at present
and Walter Scott made the name inn
mortal when he wrote "The Heart of
Midlothian"
The wife of each member will re-
ceive a card which entities her to
the use of the club rooms and the
officers hope in this manner to stim-
ulate social interest in the club. The
building plans will be so arranged
that the rooms will be delightful for
receptions, teas, dances and other
forms of amusement.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11
WAITE WAGING WAR
, ON POTATO BEETLE

f. w. Waite, horticultural commits
sioner, has discovered that new
menace to crops is appearing in the
county, J. E. Ross of Brawley having
sent several specimens of what is
known as the eastern Trichobaris''
for examination and investigation.
The pest is on the order of a beetle
and attacks potato stalks and similar
plants.
The evil is Limited in area and
has done very little damage, Mr.. Waite
advising the ranchers that it can be
easily handled and it is expected that
the determination will soon be com.
plete. A similar destroyer was un-
covered in some cotton seed import
ed from Mexico, the pest possessing
apparently the same qualifications as
the potato stalk attacker.
Commissioner Waite has been wag-
ing a successful war on Johnson grass,
being constantly on guard for the
elimination of this nuisance. The
best preventive has been found to be
"dynamine" and when used intelli-
gently this has proven to be effec-
tive.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11
(By John Edwin Nevin)
Omitted Press Day Service)

Washington, May 11.-Explanation
Of Admiral Badgers occupation of
Lobos island on the Mexican coast
between Tampico and Tuxpan was
furnished by the state department to
the mediators in response to the lat
ters' notification that Huerta had
protested, charging violation of the
armistice. The island lighthouse, it
was pointed out, is navigation land
mark and its destruction would be
a menace to shipping. Hearing that
the Mexicans planned to destroy it.
Badger seized it. Authorities are cit
ed showing that the action has prece-
dents.
News from Tampico is anxiously
awaited. 1t is feared here that the
rebels, unable otherwise to silence the
federals' gunboats in the harbor,
would pour oil into the Panuco river
and set it afire. The state, navy and
war departments are keeping in touch
with the president, who is in New
York.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11
Stage Drivers Persist in
Mad and Reckless Driving

from Main street. A suggestion has
been made that a regular interur-
ban stage depot be erected on a
Broadway lot.
A building might be constructed
as a square, with all the machines
backed against it. One section could
be devoted to Imperial; another to
Holtville, CaleXico, etc. Each propri-
etor then would have an equal oppor-
tunity to secure patronage and the
public would never be Inconvenience
by inquiring where such and such
stage line could be found.
There should be a rigid test for
drivers. There are some good men
behind the wheels at this time, but
there also are some who conclude that
the chief requisite is taking chances
and getting away with them. The
appalling list of accidents that have
occurred on the Imperial Avenue high
way is in itself sufficient to insti-
tute reform.
The very people who should take
cognizance of the dereliction of reck-
less stage driving are possibly not
aware of the existing conditions, and
for the reason that they own thei,
own machines and are not subjected
to the insane speeding.
As an instance, when the terrific
sandstorm was raging Saturday even
ing one stage started for Imperial. The
car contained four passengers ano
when the city limits were reached
and the binding dust encountered, ,'tha
car should have proceeded in a leis-
urely and safe manner. While ar
excessive speed was not attained, the
rate of travel was such that when a
fallen telephone pole and wires was
encountered, the driver could not STOP
the car in time, causing a number OF
w Vic PoSSShSSiS "'ANAA S'>
taut wires scraped over the top Of
the Windshield and raked the faces
of those seated.
That insane jealousy of car own
ers regarding the speed of the respec'
tive cars is the cause of frequent
accidents. The car owner is travel
ing along at a comfortable speed
when another machine is heard toot
ing behind The first driver immedi
ately increases his juice, determined
not to take the other mans dust, thu
car behind scents the fray and in ;
few seconds both cars are racing ik
mad until the superiority is deter
mined,
1t is almost invariable with a ca
going north and one travelling soutl
with one behind, that the latter will
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11

The coming Fourth of July cele-
bration under the auspices of the e.
Centric fire department promises the
most spectacular event in the history
of the valley. Every red-blooded citi-
zen of the county is aiding the move
ment to furnish the populace with
entertainment and recreation on the
big day.
The committees have all been ap
pointed and each individual is pos
sessed with spirit of industry. The
advertising the valley will get out OF
tbs celebration is almost incalculable
The ether cities in the county have
promised cooperation in the event and
the result will be gratifying.
The committees appointed are as
follows:
General executive committee-C. E
Tumber, w. B. Gibson, William Eyer
er, C. E. Sones and Joseph S. Sey
mour, Jr.
Financial-C. E. Sones, Harry Jone;
and Joseph F. Seymour, Jr.
Publicity-C. E. lumber, w. B. Glib
son and Paul B. Swanson.
Concessions-George X. holland
Charles B. Folsom and F. c. Winslow
Parade-Charles Fields, Lombar,
Smith and C. C. Hinton.
General reception-D. w. Young, d
H. Tlmmons, w. c. Thomas, c. F
Ferguson, G. G. Beynon, Thomas Liv
ingstone and Robert De Wore.
TrAffic-Owen Chick, Robert d
Wore and William Reams.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11
LOCKOUT MENACE
IN SAN FRANCISCO
(United Press Day service)

San Francisco, May 11.-A flat dec
laration that they would lock out
every building mechanic in San Fran
cisco at 5 O'Clock tomorrow after
noon, throwing out of employment
5000 men, unless 1000 painters now
striking return to work, is contained
today in an ultimatum by the Build
ing Trades Employers Association. It
declared they will make no conces-
sions. The painters struck April Is
for $5 instead Of $3.50 daily. Presi-
dent Nc cCarthy of the Building Trades
Council refused to discuss the ques-
ton.
The painters flatly refused to re-
turn to work. 1t seemed certain this
afternoon that lockout would be de-
clared. The strikers thus far have
observed the agreement between the
exposition officials and the unions,
and work on the exposition buildings
continues.
Mccarthy, after refusing to fore
cast the probable action of the build
ing trades council, said:
eff the employers really mean a
lockout, we will let them show their
hand before we take any action"
He refused to state whether the
painters were prepared to make any
ncessions. Officials of the En-
ployers' Association declared every
building contractor in San Francisco
belongs to their organization.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11
PRESIDENT SPEAKS
OVER NAVY'S DEAD
Omitted Press Day service)


New York, May 11.-President Will
son arrived at 7:13 for. the memorial
ceremonies for the bluejackets who
fell at Vera Cruz and reached the
Battery at $40. The crowd was one
of the greatest in New York's his
tory.
The coffins were landed singly from
the Montana in navy tugs at 7:15
A regiment of militia was waiting
with seventeen gun caissons to bear
the coffins to the navy yard for the
ceremonies. ..
$50, whie we are profoundly sor-
ry, there goes from or hearts a
very deep and affectionate sympathy
for friends and relatives of these
lads, who for the rest of their lives
shall mourn them with a touch Of
pride. We know why we do not go
away from this occasion downcast, but
with heads lifted and eyes on the
country's future, in absolute confidence
as to how it will be worked out.
"We have gone to Mexico to serve
mankind, if we can find way. We
don't want to fight the Mexicans, but
want to serve them if we can. A war
of aggression is not war in which
it is proud thing to die, but war
of service is.
"War, gentlemen, is only sort of
dramatic representation, a sort of
dramatic symbol, of thousands OF
forms of duty. / never went into bat
tie. | was never under fire, but
fancy there are some things as hard
to do as to go under fire.. | fancy
it it as hard to do duty when men
are sneering at you as when
they are shooting. When they, shoot
they can only take natural life, but
when they sneer they can wound the
heart.
'Men who are brave and steadfast
enough in principles to go about duty
regardless of Kisses and cheers can,
as Kipling said, meet triumph and
disaster and treat these two impos-
tors just the same
Morally speaking, triumph and dis
aster are impostors. The cheers Of
a moment are not what man should
think about, but the verdict Of con-
science and, the consciences of man
kind"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11

dinals was influenced, it is stated,
also largely by his own desire to
have them present at the consistory.
The latter were obliged to come to
Rome this year to make their "ad
limina" visits to the Pope and, hav-
ing arranged to do this in May, Pope
Fius decided that a months post.
ponement of the consistory should
take place for their benefit. The pres
ense of the three American princes
together with the large number of
cardinals to be created is expected
to give the consistory almost the same
Importance and interest as attached
to that of 1911, when Cardinals Far
ley, Falconio and O'Connell were
elevated to the purple.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11
last year,

Stage lines operating in Imperial
Valley should be classed as pub
lie utility or common carrier and be
subjected to regulation the same as
railroads. The "Safety first" move.
ment should be inaugurated and en-
forced. Passengers depend on the
ability Of the driver for safe deliv-
cry and when compelled to endure
q reckless ride have the right to pro-
test.
The city has promulgated certain
rules for cars while they are in the
city limits. The county has provided
restrictions as to speed, but the ca
pacity of the officers is limited. Com
petent drivers should be installed on
all lines and instructed that the safe
ty of the passengers should be the
primary object, and not speed and joy
riding.
Imperial Valley is perhaps in a
class alone as to road conditions. No
where in the country can be found
the same state of affairs. Owing to
the fact that it is necessary to irri-
gate the roads and in consequence
thereof divide the highways into two
parts, necessitating two distinct sec
tions of the road, it is amazing to
ponder over the frequency of times
when drivers insist on travelling on the
wrong side of the road.
keep to the Right" has been the
slogan from time immemorial, but it's
observance in Imperial county is con-
spicuous by its absence Automobile
drivers, particularly stage chauffeurs
insist on using the left side of the
road. The right side may be in first
class condition, but with persistency
that is almost criminal drivers con-
tinue to steer to the left, and why
more accidents do not occur is due
to DEVILS luck or Providence.
Stage lines are subject to regula.
ton and should be regulated. The
absence Of motor cops has caused
young and incompetent drivers to as
sumo an air of carelessness that is
bound to result in disaster in the neal
future. Not only do the machines
travel at high rate of speed, but
the drivers imagine they are hurdline
when they cross culverts. 1t is theiI
keen delight to race up to cross
ing and have their passengers jolteC
almost out of their seats when tht
bump is crossed
The city trustees have gone OF
record regarding the demeanor Of th'
stage lines while they are in th'
city limits. The stages must not us'
bawling solicitors and must remov'
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11
Mexican EnvOys Start.
(JIuifed Press Day Seryice)

Vera Cruz, May 11.-Huerta's peace
ENJOYS, bound for Niagara Falls, ar
rived today. They are Augustin Rod
riguez, Emilio Rabasa and Luiz FL
guero. Their wives and children ac-
companied them. They met and eX-
changed greetings with Funston and
other officers, but refused passage
on an American ship and embarked on
the German ship Kronprinzessin Cecile
which will sail tonight for Key West.
The general impression is that they
are close to the Pearson oil interests.
They bore authority to sign any and
all treaties, but have secret instruc-
tions from Huerta which are un-
known.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11

invariably persist in crowding in be-
tweea just as the two cars pass, and
in many instances resulting in injury
to the machines.
1t is almost impossible to convict
speeders when jury trial is de
manded. The stage drivers have be-
come aware of these conditions and
flirt with death on every trip. 1t
should not be matter of law so much
as a matter of common sense. The
safety of passengers should be the
first and last thought in the minds of
drivers and stage line owners.
A schedule should be formed and
maintained. Regulations should be
provided so that cars should depart
at a specified time. One citizen in
terested in the reformation Of the
stage lines suggested that the stage
franchise should be awarded to the
highest bidder, one company taking
care cf the entire traffic between GER
tain towns.
Overlooking is another evil which
is practiced with increased peril ia
the passengers. AS compliment to
the little Ford, let it be announced
that seventeen people were hauled
from Imperial to Ell Centro, the en-
tire crowd being jammed in the lit
tie car.
A fve-passenger car should haul
five people. A seven-passenger cal
should haul seven people. 1t is a
common sight, especially on Saturday
evenings, to see cars leave Ell Cen
tro for Imperial with young mer
perched on the hood of the machine
and others hanging on the side OF
the car.
1t will only be a matter of time
until some stage line is compelled
to face a heavy damage suit, and then
will be the awakening. The mad ract
after the slippery dollars has caused
the stage line drivers and proprietors
to completely forget the real mission
of their business. To convey people
from one section to another is the
object, but the object is not to gel
them there in lightning speed.
If it were possible to compile g
list of fatalities and other accidents
which have occurred on the Imperia
Avenue highway, the public would be
astounded. Numerous accidents hap
pen which do not reach the ears OF
the public. Some of them are treat
ed in jocular manner, the passen
gems congratulating themselves on
their great luck.
The county and city authorities
cannot maintain sufficient force o
officials to cope with the situation
The real remedy is a matter of edu
eating the stage drivers and thei
employers. The safety first" policy
now being adopted by practically al
of the railroads, should be installed il
this county in connection with tn
stage lines.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11
Water Companies Agree
to Finance Levee Work

questing Judge Myers of the Los An
geles county superior court to re-
move Colonel w. H. Holabird from
the receivership of the California De-
veopment Company.
Other companies had not definitely
reported action up to noon, but it is
believed every one made the appropri-
alton asked for.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11

AT meeting of the advisory board
Of the mutual water companies held
in Imperial Saturday it was agreed
to call on the several companies to
contribute to fund for work on the
levee, supplemental to the work being
done by General Marshall for the
government, it being agreed that this
work should be done under the di-
rection of Engineer C. X. Clarke.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11
Conviction Set Aside.
Omitted Press Day Seryice)

Washington, May 1.-THE federal
supreme court has set aside the con-
viction of Samuel Gompers, John
Mitchell and Frank Morrison, Ameri-
can Federation of Labor leaders, of
contempt of court in connection with
the Burk stove and range case. The
court decided the statute of limita-
tions barred prosecution.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11
Orozco With Bandits.
Omitted Press Day service)

FL Paso, May 11.-General Orozco
who has fought with the federals and
rebels since the beginning of the Mex
lean troubles, but at last was num-
bered among the federals, is report
ed on a New Mexican ranch today
preparing to join Quevedo's bandits
The bandits are hard pressed by Mex
lean rebels, who are reported to have
crossed the border and to be threat
ening American ranches.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11
MeXicans Made Raid On
American Girls School

authorities had advance information of
the attack and succeeded in distribu-
ting 110 girl pupils among private
families, but it was reported that
three American women were killed.
including Mrs. Martha Smithson, aged
GA years.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11

All the mutual companies were
called on to meet this morning and
take action, and it is believed all COM
piled with the request.
No. / directors met and appropri-
ated $10,5OO as it's portion.
No. is reported to have made
its appropriation, and it is also re-
ported to have passed resolution re-
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11
Pope Postpones Consistory.

Rome, May 11.-From the highest
Vatican sources it was today learned
that Pope Plus has postponed until
the latter part of May the calling of
consistory in order to permit the
attendance of the three American
princes of the church-Cardinal Glib
bons, Cardinal Farley and Cardinal
O'Connell. The consistory was to
have been held at Easter and its
postponement at that time caused no
little comment as there are now six
teen vacancies in the Sacred College
and the immediate creation of new
cardinals is deemed most urgent.
Pope Plus Difference to the wishes,
however, of the three American car
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11
Impeaches Judge.
Omitted Press Day Service)

Washington, May 11.-A resolution
providing for the Impeachment of Fed
eral Judge Alston Dayton of the
Northern district of West Virginia was
introduced into the House by Repre-
sentative Neeley today. The resolu
ton charges "high crimes and mis-
demeanors," with a number of addi-
tional charges also lodged with the
House judiciary committee by Neeley.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11

Ell Paso, May 11.-Professor j.
Eaton Wallace, of Cayacan Presby.
treian College, Mexico City, arrived
today, bringing the first news here
OF an attack by Mexicans on an Amer
lean girls school near Posadas, near
the :capital. Wallace said the school
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11
K. Of P. Will Repeat
Damon and Pythias

Damon and Pythias" will be re-
peated Thursday evening by the same
cast that recently presented the play
with Great credit. 1t will be give
this time as a benefit for the fam
lily of the late Paul Boman, and not
only the local lodge Knights of Pyth-
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11
Shells Reach Tampico.
Omitted Press Day Service)

NUnitEU PTeSS Day SerNlCeJ
Galveston, May 11.-Rebel shells
have burst in the streets of Tampico.
According to latest advices here, the
rebels are steadily advancing around
the city. The main battle has not yet
been begun, but it is believed to be
near. Business is practically suspend
ed.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11

las, but the churches, are using their
influence to make it a great success.
1t was impossible to make earlier
announcement as Marvin Moore, one
of the leading characters, had been
in Mendocino county and could not
be located until he arrived here this
morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11
Storm in Wisconsin.
Omitted Press Day Service)

Omitted Press Day Service)
Milwaukee, May 11.-One person
killed and several injured, and prop
erty damaged to the amount of $780,
600 by storm that is sweeping south
ern Wisconsin today.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11

Shipping Apricots-The first ship
ment Of apricots from Ell Centre was
made Saturday, five days ahead of
last year.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1914-10-01

On the Michael Harris ranch,
miles north of Payette the following
described property to-wit:
Wednesday, October Z, 1914, at 1
O'Clock p M