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Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-22
Bunco Advertising Must Stop

Within the next few months publishers who have made
practice OF buncoing advertisers with false statements
OF circulation will be brought up with sharp turn and
tne business men OF the country will be saved millions of
dollars now thrown away simply because they deceived
byfase statements of unscrupulous publishers
Until last April all adavts of circulation were made
voluntarily by the publishers but about year ago
gress passed bill requiring all publishers of daily news
other things showing the average daily paid circulation
Tor the preceding six months These afidavts were to
be made April and November of each year.
So long as circulation adavits voluntary it was
rot the business OF any person to prosecute for perjury
when false afdavts taken. But when the govern
ment required such afdavs the case was different and
became the duty of the postofice department to take
action against those who falsely protection to
the advertising public and to such publishers as made
truthful statements.
science to file false affidavit with the postoice depart
ment when the postal records themselves furnish proof of
the perjury but there exceptions this and the
cannot fail to take cognzance of such per-
jury.
Now, as matter of fact this journal has proof that
the only newspaper in Ell Centre, having than 800
paid circulation for the six months ended October is the
Imperial Valley Press which has great paid circulation
in Imperial county any other three newspapers COM
bined
If an advertiser is seeking reach the people of I'M
peria county, the Press the medium and the only me-
dum by which that be DONE and the Press invites the
most searching investigation by government or by ndi
viduals.
the people of Ell Centre, and to such the Morning Tee
gram the ideal medium, guaranteeing circulation of
1000 copies in this city every day.
The prices are made to correspond to circulation Is
cents inch day in the Press and cents in the Tee
gram or both papers for % cents an inch.
There is no bunco game in this There is exactly what
claimed and both papers, stated invite the most
ful investigation.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-22
Anonymous Letter
Causes a Probe

That the Imperial county Jail is
in thoroughly sanitary condition;
that the prisoners are fed with clean
and wholesome food, and not unneces-
sarily crowded into small quarters,
was the finding of County Health Of
ficer DR.. Virgil McCombs, this morn
ing, the result of request from the
state board of health that the Impe-
rial county officer inspect the Jail
here.
1t develops that an anonymous let
ter has been sent from Ell Centre to
the state board of health allegin:
that the county Jail here is an un-
healthy place, that unsanitary condi
tions prevail, that unclean food is
served the prisoners and that the
quarters are crowded.
Although the letter was unsigned,
the state officials wanted DR.. Nc.
Combs to report on conditions to all
lay any feeling that Imperial county
was subjecting men and women un-
der sentence, and held for trial, to
conditions contrary to state laws.
To those who are familiar with the
commissary department of Sheriff
Mobley Meadows and the sanitary
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-22
Another Big Battle Is
Due Within Ten Days
For Control of Torreon

federals at Torreon are determined if
possible to check the rebellion at
that point. Torreon is now the north
ernmost federal stronghold in the
heart of the republic.
The federals hold that if the revo-
lutionary movement from the north
is to be halted at all it must be halt
ed there and that the loss of Torreon
to the rebels would leave the way
open for Villas advance to Saltillo
Monterey, San Luis Potosi, and cities
near Mexico City. Consequently, ac-
cording to reports received here, the
federals are drawing all their avail
able soldiers toward Torreon in the
hope of dealing a decisive blow to the
rebels.
General Villa said he was not in
clined to believe the federals would
evacuate Torreon. He therefore ord
cred the concentration of all rebels
who might be spared from the sur
rounding country.
Within ten days, he said, his avail
able army for the campaign would
number $4,000 well-equipped soldiers.
General Villa himself expects to lead
the campaign, but not until he first
has visited Juarez, for which place
he planned to leave today
The overthrow of Torreon by the
rebels would leave two routes open
to Mexico City. One would be direct
ly southwark through Zacatecas and
Aguas Calientes. The other would be
eastward through Saltillo and Monte
rey and then southwark through San
Luis Potosi.
AS an indication of his intention
to head his troops and also as an in
stance of the summary manner in
which he appoints important officials,
General Villa, while preparing to
take the train for Juarez turned to-
day to General Manuel Chao, in the
state palace, and said:
General Chao, you are now COVER
nor of the state of Chihuahua and
leave everything in your hands while
l go at the head of my troops to de-
throne the usurper of our liberties"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-22
Writ of Habeas
Corpus Denied

Judge Cole in Superior court this
morning denied the application for a
writ of habeas corpus in the case
of H. G. Faubion, now held in the
county Jail, charged jointly with Hugh
F. Davis, with conspiracy to defraud
growing out Of the closing of the
Model creamery some time ago. The
writ was prayed for on the grounds
of false Imprisonment on a former
charge of uttering worthless check.
In denying the writ, Judge Cole said
that there was no action in Superior
court on that charge.
Attorney Dan V. holland, who is
representing Faubion, asked the
court to dismiss the charge upon
which his client was first arrested
This, the court stated, had already
been done by operation of law, mas
much as the plaintiffs had not filed
information against the defendant
within thirty days, as prescribed by
law.
Faubion will be given a hearing
Friday morning on the conspiracy
charge. He is still held in the county
jail, not being able to furnish bonds
in the sum of $4,000 He will be de-
Tended by Attorney holland and At
torney ]. H. Foley of Los Angeles
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-22
CHURCH MEETING
WAS GREAT SUCCESS

About $50 people sat down together
at the banquet tables at the State
Street Christian church last night. 1t
was the first annual meeting of the
church, which was organized four
years ago, and it was an occasion
of good feeling with all.
The organization has enjoyed a
steady growth from the beginning
and enjoys bright prospects for more
rapid advancement in the future. The
church building, the most commodi-
Gus in the whole valley, was erected
three years ago, at cost of $10,-
900, and the splendid corner, 100x140
feet, on which it is located, is worth
more than $4,000 at the present
time, making a property worth cas-
lily $4,000.
Reports were made from all de-
partments showing healthful growth.
The Sunday school reported an en-
rollment of $50, counting the cradle
roll. The regular attendance at pres
ent is more than $50.
The Woman's Auxiliary presented a
splendid report of work for the year,
as did all other departments of the
church work.
The pastor, Rev. w. G. Conley, act
ed as chairman Of the meeting, and
told of the general welfare of the
church and Of its plans for the fu-
ture. He especially emphasized the
special campaign, with Rev. R. w. Alb
berley of Los Angeles as leader, ar
ranged to begin February 8, and told
of the unprecedented opportunity just
now for effective work in Ell Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-22
EVENING AT WHIST
ENJOYABLE AFFAIR

The evening at progressive whist
given by the ladies of the Catholic
church Wednesday in the banquet
room of the Masonic Temple proved
to be one of the enjoyable affairs of
the week. Six games of cards were
played, after which dainty lunch
con was served. Mrs. Lavinia North
colt won the ladies' first prize, a
handsome hand-painted china plate
and Thomas Gill captured a humidor
as the highest gentlemen's first prize.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Viermyer were
awarded the consolation prizes.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-22
Fear Straining Relations
Of Federal Government
With Japan at This Time

terpreted. 1t is denied that it i'm
piled note of hostility. Bryan is
understood to favor an entirely new
treaty, covering the rights of Ameri-
cans in Japan and of Japanese in
America.
Bryan insisted that complete set
Elements with Japan regarding the
California alien land controversy are
imminent. tt is understood he de-
manded that the committee withhold
action to prevent interference with the
step he plans toward a new treaty.
The decision to drop discussion of the
Raker bill followed hours of execu-
tive session.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-22
To Protect Radium.
Omitted Press Day Service)

Washington, Jan. pa favorable
report on the bill withdrawing radium
lands it is expected will be returned
today by the House committee on
mines and mining. The withdrawal is
being stubbornly opposed by J. M
Flannery, president of the Standard
Chemical Company, a group of sci.
entists and others. Chairman Foster
of the committee declared he sees
where Flannery and others interested
can make a huge fortune in radium
unless the government interferes
"You will soon see these radium peo-
pie putting on the market a lot OF
radium pads and radio waters, which
mean more profit than the sale OF
radium ITSELF" he said.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-22
To Raise Submarine.
Omitted Press Day Service)

Plymouth. England, Jan. 22.-Sal-
wage operations began today on the
submarine A Z, at the bottom Of
Whitesand bay. 1t was located yes
terday, 200 feet beneath the surface
and a mile and a half from where
it disappeared. Divers are unable to
remain under water more than thirty
minutes and work is therefore slow.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-22
Omitted Press Day Service)

Washington, Jan. 22.-Fear of
straining relations with Japan further
at this time, caused the House COM
mittee to indefinitely postpone the
hearing of Congressman Raker's ex.
clusion bill 1t is understood Bryan
requested this. The administration in
sisted there is no danger of a seri-
Gus break of the friendly relations
between the Washington and Toxic
governments. It was added that Jap
anese Foreign Minister Makino's dec
laration before parliament yesterday,
that Japan must adopt new Ameri-
can policy, has been generally misin-
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-22
Death Calls
Jessie Ferguson

Jessie, the infant daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Ferguson, died early
this morning at the family home, 629
Holt avenue, at the age of 1 year
months and 16 days, after short i'll
ness.
Funeral services were held this
afternoon at o'clock, Rev. A. L.
Baker of the Methodist church offici-
ating. Interment was in Evergreen
cemetery under the direction of D. D.
Mulligan & Son.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-22
Migratory Workers.
Omitted Press Day Service)

(United Press Day SerVice)
San Jose, Jan. REORGANIZATION Of
migratory workers was urged today
before the State Building Trades
Council in convention by Paul Schar-
renberg. secretary-treasurer of the
State Federation of Labor. He de-
clared a majority of the men suf-
fering now from unemployment be.
long to this class and that it is the
duty of organized labor to furnish
them relief and future protection.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-22
Closing the Case.

UNITED Press Day Service)
Marysville, Jan. 22.-The prosecu-
tion expected today to close it's case
against Richard Ford, Herman Suhr,
William Beck and Harry Bagan, ac-
cused of responsibility for the fatal
Wheatland hop riot last August. 1t
still is uncertain whether the state
will introduce Suhr's alleged confess
sion of his part in the affair. 1t is
certain if it is introduced the de-
fense will try to prove it was secured
by torture.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-22
Omitted Press Day Service)

Los Angeles, Jan. 22.-Mrs. Wood
row Wilson, wife of the president,
is plaintiff today in suit before
Federal Registrar Buren, seeking to
oust H. l.. Goddard from eight acres
of date land near Calexico, claiming
a prior right. She is represented by
Attorney ]. T. King, who several
months ago purchased for her for
SOL state lieu land scrip, carrying
title to the land in question. Notice
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-22
Rescuers Perished.
Omitted Press Day Service

Omitted Press Day Service)
Bingham, Utah, Jan. 22.-With the
bodies of three men who entered the
Boston mine to rescue ntombed min
ers recovered, the search was re-
sumed for two others, believed to
have perished. The men were men,
bers of the helmet crew.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-22
Suit for Millions.
Omitted Press Day .Service)

St. Louis, Jan. 22.-Suit has been
filed in the Federal District Court
against eleven former directors of the
St. Louis & San Francisco railroad
for restitution to the treasury OF
S14,5OOOOO which the company paid
in 1904 for feeder lines. The suit
was filed by stockholders with the
consent of the federal authorities.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-22
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson Seeks
To Protect Her H2r{(p Property
Filed on Near CaleXic0

of purchase was published in a Calex-
leo paper, but a letter returned by
the interior department as incorrect
with order for another publication
King alleges the notice was not pub
lished second time and that two
months ago Maud Compton, a sister
of c. L. Compton. publisher of the
paper, filed a homestead on the prop
erty and later sold the REIMBURSEMENT
of rights to Goddard, who filed des.
ert claim.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-22
Copper Men May
Lose the Mines
BY Congressman c. H. Tavenner.


Washington, jan 22.-That the
copper mine owners of the Calumet
region who are now engaged in fight
ing strike by their employees have
no legal title to the copper lands, is
the startling averment being brought
up by congressman who are agitat-
ing an official investigation of the la
Dor troubles.
1t is asserted that the lands were
originally granted by the government
to a company which constructed the
Lake Superior Ship Canal, which runs
from Houghton, Mich, through the
narrow neck of the peninsula on
which the copper mines are located.
But, it is declared, the search of the
original records shows that the grant
specifically stated that the canal COM
pany was not to be given lands con-
tanning minerals.
If this is the case, situation arises
in northern Michigan comparable to
the status of the Southern Pacific
Railroads oil lands in southern Cali
fornia. Suits aggregating many mil
lions of dollars have been brought
against the railroad company by pros
pectors, under the law that the rail-
road was not entitled to take mineral
lands from the government.
1t is claimed that the report of
Land Commissioner W. A. J. Sparks
in 1886 furnishes complete proof that
the title to the copper lands never
legally left the United States. In this
report Sparks said:
Notwithstanding the express ex-
emption in the granting act, upward
of $4,000 acres, which had been des-
ignated by the United States as min
eral, including some of the most valu-
able lands in the copper range of the
upper peninsula of Michigan, were
certified and approved by this depart
ment for the benefit of the ship canal
company" -.
On the basis of this report, Secre-
tary of the Interior Lamar recon-
mended the institution of suits to re-
cover the copper lands. But these
suits were never begun. Secretary Of
Labor Wilson had this early history
in mind when he recently made the
statement that the copper company
had taken $2OO,OOO,O0O in profits from
an investment of $1,25O,O0O.
But despite the fact that the finan-
cial wizards of that day were able
to take an empire Of mineral wealth
in return for a comparatively small
investment in the way Of construct
ing a ship canal, they were even un-
willing to make good job of the lat
ter. All the evidence seems to show
that the canal work was sighted. 1t
was originally intended to give the
company two years in which to COM
plete the canal, but this period was
extended from time to time until at
was eight years. Professor Gustavus
Myers in his History of the Great
American Fortunes" says that the
portage Lake canal was only a
worthless ditch and a complete fraud"
Senator Plumb of Kansas In 1886
introduced bill to take the copper
lands away from the canal company,
but this bill perished in a pigeonhole.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-22
Cotton Growers to Ask for Help,
Omitted Press Day Service)

(United Press Day SerVice)
Houston, Tex, Jan. 22.-Cotton and
corn growers of Texas today formal
ly requested all the states represen-
tatives in Congress to urge an ap-
preparation of 100000 to furnish
seeds for crops in those districts
which suffered most during the re-
cent floods.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-22
For Public Ownership.

Omitted Press Day Service)
Indianapolis, Jan. pa resolution
advocating government ownership of
public utilities was adopted by the
delegates at the convention of United
Mine Workers of America today.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-22

conditions he demands, also the hu-
manitarian way the prisoners are
treated (this being attested to by
every one who has been confined in
the jaiD the anonymous letter is a
joke and the report that will be for
warded to the state board of health
known fact
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-22
Currency Committe in st. Louis.
Omitted Press Day Servic

Omitted Press Day Service)
st. Louis, Jan. 22.-Hearings were
begun here today by the organiza-
ton committee under the new cur
rency law. Prominent bankers, finan-
ciers and merchants have offered to
attend the hearings, which will con-
tinue tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-22
G.. ID. Willard Dies.

Urited Press Day Service)
Los Angeles, Jan. 22.-Charles D.
Willard, veteran newspaper man, con-
tributing editor of the California Out
look and a prominent Progressive,
died today after a long illness.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-22
Aviator Dies.

United Press Day Servite)
New York, Jan. 22.-Charles K.
Hamilton, pioneer aviator of south
ern California, died today of hemor-
rhage Of the lungs.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-22
Omitted Press Day Service)

Ell Paso, Tex, Jan. 22.-Another bat.
tie in Mexico, as momentous as those
recently fought at TERRA Blanca and
Ojinaga, will begin within ten days
at Torreon, according to advices from
Chihuahua City today. Rebels from
all sections of northern Mexico are
nurrying to rendezvous there. Villa
has personal command.
Realizing that Torreon is the key
to all territory between Coahuila and
Mexico City, the federals are massing
all available troops from the capital,
Saltillo, Monterey and San Luis Po-
tosi.
Villa expects to have $4,000 men
for the attack. The federal strength
will be less. Villa is supremely con-
fident and in a public statement to-
day he predicted that his troops will
Capture Torreon and thus knock an
other prop from under the tottering
throne of Huerta." He predicted if
Torreon is taken all the cities on the
route to the capital will fall easily.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-22
Fair Weather.

Omitted Press Day Service
Los Angeles, Jan. 22-The local
weather prediction is: Clear tonight
and Friday; fair; light northwest
winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-22
Omitted Press Day Service)

Omitted Press Day Service)
Mexico City, Jan. 22.-Rebels are
reported to have defeated 1000 fed
erals with heavy loss near Culician.
Other rebel successes are reported
from Zacatecas and Tuzan. Fresh
rumors are circulating that Huerta
against is negotiating with Lind re-
garding retirement. 1t is said Fran
cisco De La Barra is suggested as his
successor.
Chihuahua, Mexico, Jan. 22.-Or-
ders were issued today by General
Francisco Villa for a concentration OF
rebel forces along the railroad north
of Torreon. The rebels scattered in
the states of Durango and Coahuila
and the garrison in Juarez were or
dered to join those at Chihuahua,
Jiminez and Santa Rosalia with a
view of preparing a formidable front
in the projected rebel advance south
west.
Evidences have multiplied that the
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-05-01

great Th Regained in the
spring OF last notably successful and entanced many q
1t will be followed this with another magnificent
alike festival entertainment ~
Mysteries of Thanao by SID
M devised
opportunity scenic effects symphony movement exciting situations ana
bewilderng illusions
ultimate
opening pastoral which shepherd youth
with mbkn his leading flock Of sheep into the sacred
himself statue of Apode goddess OF Love-
her to bestow him bride
him he falls asleep He surrounded BY dancing
his
before the rejoicing depart the goddess Athene
rush of the forest and after conflict and bind the
his bride the underworld The shepherd succeeds
freeing himself from his bonds appeals the statue which suddenly
successfully undergo
underworld
his lost bride
the stirring incidents thrilling
the spectacular drama produced with the varied special features
of the entertainment
the aerial trial.
the trial of Skill and Speed the furious
the of Courage and Prowess the fierce comba with
struggle the root of the Pahenon
will be beautiful
dancing and specially dancing chorus singing
exhibitions Besides leading participants there will be wood
evitors athletes and making
will have the splendid
beautiful Centennial with the famous Partheno the
temple of Athene, the stage background
made the seating five thousand
unobruced
will be and $3.50 Reservation for $500 and
be secured for night by mailing the price the Vedome
theater
railroad Nashville
will be fare plus rs cents for the
round trip.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-05-01
Reelfoot Lake Property.

Nashville, Tenn. April ~. "A new
tangle has arisen over the Reelfoot Lake
situation. Recently the State purchased
portion Of the lake from the West
Tennessee Land Company, and now J..
G. Burdick, OF Obion County, turns up
witIr lease which be says does not ex-
pire until 1917, and which be says was
made by the land company prior to the
sale OF the property to the State. At
torney- General f. NJ Thompson and
Attorney J. H. Barr told the governor
they did not think the lease valid, and
they have been asked to take the mat
ter up at once as litigation has been in
stituted at Union City.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-05-01
Real Estate Transfers.

New Salem Cemetery 70 Joe Gilland,
lot in No. IL, $50.
Paul Crockett ct al. to G. w. Fores-
ter, So acres in No. 10. $500.
Jerry Smith ct al to w. n. Thomas,
rs acres in No. II, $3.50.
w. d. Flack ct al. to I. NJ. Flack,
one-half interest in 20 acres in No. ?,
S54S.S5.
J. A. Hughes and wife to 6. c. Clogs,
IL acres in No. IS, 81, $50.
]. w. Wright and wife to Z. 2.
Wright, 81 acres in No. 3, So, 600.
d. ]. Caldwell to Tom Mcdonald e'
al, interest in 454 acres in No. 8, $500,
t. B. Newberry to c. c. Cooper, 5sl
acres in No. s, ALSO.
William Stanley to o. Spradlin, GOO
acres in No. Z, $45, 900.
]. G. Potter to F. d. Hubbs, one-hali
interest in lot in No. IS, $425.
Ellis Archie ct al. to w. w. William:
ct al, 6 acres in No. 10, $425.
H. Z. Summers to S. r, Summers
% acres in No. z, $3.50.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-05-01
TENNESSEE COURT OFFICIAL is
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