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Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
Parent nt-Teachers
Meeting Friday

The grammar school division of the
Parent Teachers Association will
have a meeting Friday afternoon at
8 o'clock at the Olive Street school.
An interesting program is arranged
for, including songs by the children,
a solo by Miss Irving, short talks by
Mrs. Vale and Miss Johnson.
All parents are urged to be pres
ent, as several matters are to be dis
cussed. 1t is hoped the meeting can
be opened promptly at 8 o'clock, so
the program may be given in the al
lotted time, A picture, purchased by
the association, is to be hung in the
room showing the greatest number of
parents attending the association
meetings.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
Paving Probably
Up This Evening

At the regular meeting of the city
trustees this evening it is probable
the question of paving Fifth and Sixth
streets will come up again. The reso-
luton of intention in this connection
is expected to be ready for passage.
This will provide for extensive work
to begin in the near future, which
will work an important change by
making those streets important ap-
proaches to the business heart of
town.
In the case of Sixth street especi-
ally, it is believed it will draw a very
large traffic from the south and south
west
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
Willard Acquitted.
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UNITED Press Day SerVice)
Los Angeles, Jan. 13.-The jury in
the Superior court found Jesse Will
lard, heavyweight pugilist, not guilty
of violating the state anti-prize fight
law in the case growing out Of his
fatal bout with Bull Young at Vernon
last August. The decision established
boxing, as carried on in California,
as legal. The verdict was rendered
at 10 o'clock today after celebrating
since yesterday. The first ballot
was 10 to 2 for acquittal.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
Spead Violators
Fail to Show

Out of twenty-five violators of the
traffic ordinance who were requested
to appear before Justice of the Peace
|. Mayfield, only three showed up in
automobile court this morning, plead
guilty and paid fines aggregating $25.
Carl Cloyd, who was caught nine min
utes after the sundown limit without
lights burning paid into the county
fund $5. J. E. Cannon travelled a
half-mile at speed some seconds
greater than the law allows, which
cost him $40 check, and l.. P. Tits
forth was going ten seconds above
the limit, a fact that necessitated
handing out two $5 gold pieces.
When asked what his plea was,
Cannon stated that he guessed it would
have to be guilty, as his word would
hardly stand against a pair of field
glasses and stop watch, but that he
never travelled faster than twenty
miles an hour on the county roads
and did not think he was going faster
than that when hailed by the motor
cop.
Other alleged violators of the traf-
fic laws who have been cited to ap-
pear before the justice and the date
of complaint are as follows: H. H.
Atkinson, Jan. 3; John Doe Beckle-
heimer, Jan. 9; j. R. Landers, Dec. 2,
1913; R. H. Maddox, Jan. 5; Walter
Griden, Jan. 5; John Doe Benson, Jan.
5; l.. Harris, Dec. II, 1918; j. S. Jones,
Dec. II, 1913; A. R. Sturgeon, Dec.
10, 1913; E. S. Cook, Nov. 10, 1913,
two charges; L. E. Robinson, Dec. ~,
1913; Fred Schinkles, Dec. /, 1913;
A. .Preble, Dec. 2, 1913; E. D. N. Hatch,
Nov. 80, 1913; J. M. Moore, Nov. "a,
1913; F. P. Arno, Dec. 1, 1918; C.
Harrison, Nov. "a, 1913; E. Lockwood,
Jan. 10; A. R. Tagg, Jan. 12; j. D.
Mcclure, Jan. 9; A. C. Rath, Jan. 7.
On suggestion of District Attorney
Phil D. Swing, automobile court will
be held on two days of each week
until the present docket is cleared up,
after which only one day will be set
aside for hearing on such cases. Tues
day has been designated by Justice
Mayfield as official automobile court
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
Local Pythians
Visit BraWley

A jolly bunch of Knights of Pythias
chartered the big Stanley steamer
stage last evening and went to Braw-
ley to take part in the installation of
officers Of the north end town lodge
of Pythians. The Ell Centre knights
report that their Brawley brothers
gave them a royal reception. Refresh.
ments were served after the initia-
tory.
Those going from this city We're:
Roy Leftwich, H. B. Webb, Herbert
L. Iasigi, Lewis johnson, Willie B.
Weaver, F. B. Hurd, Mr.. Michaels, L.
w. Austin of San Diego and James
C. Penn and James G. Owen of Los
Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
Grave Situation
In South Africa
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Capetown, Africa, Jan. 13.-The
strike situation is graver each hour.
At Cape Colony, where the railroad
men refused to strike when ordered,
they began to walk out today.
A message from Pretoria says all
union workers are out there. The
printers have already quit at Johan-
nesburg. Much dynamite that had
been hidden was discovered and many
buildings in the larger towns are un-
der heavy guard to prevent possible
outrages.
The government has issued orders
to shoot dynamiters on sight. Local
authorities everywhere are warned to
be on guard.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
NEW BOOKS NOW
READY AT LIBRARY

On account of repairs to be made
in the public library, the building will
be closed to card holders Tuesday and
Wednesday of this week.
The following books are now ready
for circulation:
Altsheler, j. A.-Apache Gold.
Barclay, F D.-Broken Halo.
Bindolss, H.-Prescott of Saskatch-
evan.
Bower, B. M.-The Gringoes.
Buckrose, J. E.-Because of Jane.
Burgess, Glove in Hurry.
Castle, A. and E.-Golden Barrier.
Comfort, w. L.-Down Among
Men.
Cullum, R.-Twins of Suffering
Creek.
Cutting, Mary S.-Refractory Hus-
bands.
Dandy, F.-Concert Pitch.
Daviess, M. T.-The Tinder Box.
Dehan, R.-Headquarters Recruit.
Dixon, T.-The Southerner.
Edwards, A-Comrade Yetta.
Farno, J.-Hon. Mr.. Tawnish.
Foster, M.-Whistling Man.
Galsworthy, Ozark Flower.
Hay, I.-Happy-Go- Lucky.
Hichens, R.-Way of Ambition.
Hornblow, A.-Argyle Case.
Hgeffer, o. H.-A Vagabond in
New York.
Jepson, E.-Terrible Twins.
Johnson, O.-Murder in Any De-
gree.
Johnston, M.-Hagar.
Kelly, M.-Little Citizens.
lee, J.-Taste of Apples.
London, Jack-Adventure.
Lynde, F. - Hon. Senator Sage
brush.
McCutcheon, G. B.-A Fool and His
Money.
MacNamara, r. Syringe of the
Desert.
Manners, ]. H.-Peg O. My Heart.
Montgomery, L. M.-Golden Road.
Moore, f. F.-Discovering "Evan-
gelina."
Nicholson, M.-Otherwise Phyllis.
Oppenheim, E. P.-Double Life of
Mr.. Alfred Burton.
Reed, M.-Shadow of Victory.
Reed, M.-Threads of Grey and
Gold.
Thomas, R.-Fatima.
Vance, L. Joan Thursday.
Wason, r. A.-Friar Tuck.
White, S. E.-Gold.
Wiggin, X. D.-Story of WaitstilI
Baxter.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13

York's poor is intense. Charitable or
ganizations are swamped, hospitals
are jammed, street accidents are nu-
merous and there are more calls than
the ambulances can handle.
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Boston, Jan. ia seventy-two
mile gale is sweeping Boston and
a terrific gale is sweeping the coast.
heavy shipping damage seems certain.
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Montreal, Jan. Bat is below zero
here and at a fire which destroyed
the Robertson Oliver grain elevator
the water from the fremen's hose
froze before it reached the building.
Frost Predicted.
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Los Angeles, Jan. 1.-THE local
prediction is: Fair tonight and
Wednesday; frost Wednesday morn
ing. Light northeast wind.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
Hunting Crazed Negro.

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Pomona, Jan. 13.-One searching
party left early today from Pomona
and another later from Lordsburg in
search of Ben DEGREES, who, in an al
legged fit of insanity, dragged his 13-
year-old daughter about the country
side all Sunday night and knocked
her down and beat her when unable
to walk further. DEGREES was former
ly a minister and became unbalanced
nine years ago, when his wife died.
He has spent some time in an asy-
lum, but was discharged as improved.
He is weak and in i'll health and it
is not believed he will be found alive
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
Attorney Brown Tells
of Plans to Develop
North End of Empire

Brawley News: "Our deal with the
S. P is entirely completed. Final con-
tracts have been made. 1t is the in
tention to formally open our lands
north of Brawley during the coming
week. We will open two or three
townsites in the next two or three
weeks. Luther G. Brown, organizer
of the syndicate and attorney and sec
retary of the company.
Dust-begrimed and hungry, but elat-
ed and enthusiastic, after a day of
strenuous travel, examining their vast
bonanza acreage north of Brawley, ten
members of the governing board of
the wealthy syndicate, Incorporated as
the Imperial Valley Farm Lands As
sociation, yesterday evening returned
to Brawley, eager for a feed and a
summing up of their big days work.
The Bungalow hotel lobby was
crowded with land men. Each men,
ber of the syndicate, until leaving
time, was the center of a group of
eager land seekers eager to purchase
and leading Brawley citizens who
called to extend hearty welcome.
The syndicate's party was composed
of the following we'll known men: Lu-
ther G. Brown, General M. H. Sher-
man, Harry Chandler, Walter Bow
ker, Thomas Beach, Edward Dool,
Herbert l.. Cornish, Arthur E. Hull,
John D. Reavis, John R. Woodbridge
and General George J. Schoeffler.
General Schoeffler is assistant to Pres
ident F. B. Underwood of the Erie
railroad.
The party arrived early Sunday
morning, coming over the Ocean-to-
Ocean highway.
Luther G. Brown, organizer of the
syndicate, whose brilliant mind under
stood and utilized the golden oppor-
tunities in the north end of the valley,
was the least conspicuous member of
the party. When asked for state
ment, he weighed each word with
care.
"We made the first payment to the
railroad last week." he said, "and it
is intended to formally open the lands
for sale during the coming week.
Beach & Dool, who need no introduc-
tion to Imperial valley, will be the ex-
elusive land agents for the association
and will appoint the various sub
agents for Imperial valley. They will
have offices in the various towns of
the valley.
"Two or three townsites will be
opened in the next two or three weeks,
one in the vicinity of Imperial juno
tion, and one about a mile and half
north of the present siding known as
Bernice, but the latter win not be
named Bernice.
"The deal with the Southern Pacific
is entirely completed and final con-
tracts have been made between the
association and the S. P.
To-day we made a very thorough
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
Many Thousand Perished
In Volcanic Eruption
According to Reports

Other towns in the vicinity are re-
ported destroyed, with loss of life of
more than a hundred. Among others
was Moi, on the Kiushiu railroad.
That $4,000 may have perished is
the latest report from official sour
ces. The last messages from the war
ship said it was unable to get close
enough to the city to learn whether
any had escaped from Kagoshima, the
capital of Satsuma province, on the
island opposite that volcano, three
miles distant. The reports say the
lava flow bridged this channel and
flowed in the streets Of the town it
self. The volcano hurled great stones
in the air, many falling twenty miles
away. Ashes fell thickly at Naga-
saki, ninety miles distant, and the
glare lighted the sky for 200 miles.
The volcano is on the island of San
tura, in Kagoshima gulf. The city Of
Kagoshima is on Kiushui island, three
miles distant. There were two vii
lagos on Santura, from which a part
of the population is believed to have
escaped.
The exodus from Kagoshima began
when the real danger was apparent,
but flight was difficult. Fer eight
miles from the city the railroad was
blocked by storm of rock from the
volcano. Entire trainloads of refu-
gees were forced to abandon the
coaches and continue on foot. Many
sought to escape from the lava streams
and were trapped in burning forests,
set on fire by the volcano, and burned
to death.
Early news of the eruption by tele-
graph was from the government op-
orator at Kagoshima, who, in the face
of certain death, stuck to his post so
long as he was able to send. The last
broke off abruptly, supposed
ly with his death. He declared him
self the only person left alive in town.
The city was then on fire.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
Another Brick Building-Dick

Another Brick Building-Dick Bar
harick has begun construction of a
25-foot storeroom on Main street be-
tween his restaurant and the build
ing being erected by w. T. Bill for oc-
cupancy by Edgar Brothers Company.
This will give an unbroken frontage
of 100 feet, where there has been but
25 feet. 1t looks as though the block
from Fourth to Fifth street would
soon be filled.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
Steamer Ashore.
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st. Johns, N. B., Jan. 13.-The Roy
al Mail steamer Kobuid is ashore off
Briar island, according to wireless
message. She carried many passen-
gers and a valuable cargo. Her posi-
tion is reported dangerous.
The government steamer Lans-
downe, the liners Kronprinsessin Ce-
ellie and Lady Laurier, and two tugs,
are trying to reach the stranded lin
er, but are yet unable to do so on
account of the storm. All wireless
communication with the vessel ceased
at noon.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
Vessel Still Missing.

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Portland, Jan. 13.-The tug Oneata
of the Columbia river fleet is still
searching the heads for the schooner
William F. Garms, reported Saturday
in distress off the Washington coast
with twelve men aboard. Although
several ships have searched continu-
ously since Saturday night, no trace
has been found of the Garms. 1t
seems almost certain she is lost. She
was bound from a Washington port
to Mexico with lumber.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
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Toxic, Jan. 13.-Kagoshima, with a
population of $4,000, has been total
ly destroyed by an eruption of the
volcano Sakura jima, according to a
wireless message tonight from war
ship sent to aid the people Of the
stricken district 1t is believed from
the tone of the message that thou
sands perished. A majority of the
population were employed in the Sat
suma pottery manufactures.
But few details of the catastrophe
are learned here, telegraphic commu-
nication being disrupted. The only re-
ports that are authentic are brief.
Bulletins were issued by the gov
ernment following the receipt of wire
less news from the warship.
One report has it that practically
every habitation in Sakura island was
leveled by giant rocks from the vol
cano and majority of the population
OF $4,000 perlshed.
Kagoshima was being evacuated by
a portion of the population when this
report was received. If the inhab-
itants needed the warnings given by
many preceding quakes it was thought
here a majority escaped, but later
reports persistently declared that more
than half the population refused to
move.
Despite the great distance from
Kagoshima, redhot stones and showers
of ashes were falling there when the
final telegram before the disaster was
received. Earthquakes put the rail-
road out of commission and several
houses were destroyed and others
burned by the hot stones when the
last message was sent.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13

examination of the lands on trip of
! 120 miles, mostly in autos, and about
II miles on horseback.
"We have arranged to buy large
quantity Of water stock from No. 3
water company, so that the work of
building the canals can proceed with
the necessary rapidity, to get water
upon the lands. Water will be ready
for large part of the lands for crops
during the coming season.
"The initial price of the lands will
be from $50 to $120 an acre.
"William P. Mansfield of Brawley
has purchased two sections in the
northeastern part of the district, near
Flowing Wells. He intends to put a
large force of men and teams to work
at once, leveling his land, and will
have at least one section in crop dur
ing this year and will later develop
it into the finest fruit ranch in I'M
perial county, giving especial atten-
ton to grapefruit, olives, figs and
dates.
George w. Stevenson of San Diego,
who has been ranching in Imperial
valley with great success for several
years, has purchased Section II in the
north end of the district at $85 an
acre and will get considerable por-
ton of it in cotton this year and will
have it all in cotton before the end OF
the year.
"Beach & Dool have just sold Sec
tion % in the north end of the dis
trict at $85 an acre and a number of
other sales are on the polnS of being
closed.
"There is a great demand for these
lands, not only in Imperial valley, but
in Los Angeles and San Diego.
"The association expects to have
every acre of land sold to persons
who will actually improve it inside
of two years and quite likely sooner.
"a number of choice sections will
be opened in small tracts of ten to
forty acres and the governing board
will decide which sections shall be cut
up. The small tracts will be near the
townsites and also in what is now rec
ognized as an exceptionally fine fruit
district, along the high line canal in
the higher portion of the district"
Mr.. Brown and other members of
the party returned to Los Angeles on
the night train. General Sherman and
his guest, General Schoeffler, left by
auto for the formers ranch. II. Fl.
Clark of Los Angeles, Mr. Browns
brother r-in-law, who accompanied the
party, will remain in Brawley several
days.
Among the land seekers who were
eager for information concerning the
lands were Robert Grant of Pueblo,
Colo, banker and cattle king; w. s.
Porter of Los Angeles, who is inter
ested in cotton, and George w. Gill Of
San Fernando. There were many
others.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
Kent NOn-Partisan.
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(United PFess Day SerVice)
Washington, Jan. 13.-Representa-
tive Kent of California announced to-
day that he intends to support John
son for the governorship of Califor-
MIA. Kent wrote Johnson: "My de-
votion to the Progressive policies is not
necessarily confined to party lines. My
endorsement of Wilson'S administra-
ton cannot in any way conflict with
my support of your candidacy"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13

was captured near Lordsburg by
sheriff's posse, after a terrific strug-
gle in which he strangled one deputy
almost to insensibility. During the
flight he had stripped off his clothes.
He was brought to Los Angeles and
placed in the violent ward at the
county hospital.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
Peru Shaken.

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Callao, Peru, Jan. DEMONSTRATION
shows that the earthquake and tidal
wave here yesterday morning caused
damage greater than first reported.
Many buildings were undermined and
others destroyed. The loss is several
millions. No loss of life is reported.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
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Toxic, Jan. 13.-That at least 5000
perished in the volcanic eruption on
the island of Bakura is declared to-
night by fugitives who reached the
neighboring larger island of Kuishiu.
They said 10000 inhabitants insisted
on remaining on the island after a
series of hundred earthquakes had
warned them of their danger. They
think half of these escaped. Reports
tonight are that another volcano in
central Japan is active.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
East is in the Grip of
Severest Cold Felt
for Great Many Years

At Little Falls it was 20; Saratoga,
20; Oswego, 16; Syracuse, Is; Albany,
ID; Lockport, IL; Rochester, 10; Buff
falo, 8; Hamilton, Ont, 18; Toronto,
%, below. Similar conditions prevail
in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New
England. The suffering of New
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13

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Los Angeles, Jan. 13.-With his
nude body torn by thorns, his feet
bleeding from a long tramp after he
fled from Pomona with his 13-year-
old daughter, Ben DEGREES, a former
preacher, whose mind is unbalanced,
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13

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New York, Jan. 13.-The cold wave
that began yesterday continued today,
with the severest weather for years.
The temperature is still falling and
Shipping is threatened with heavy
damage. Today early there was be-
low zero temperature.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
San Francisco Registrations.

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San Francisco, Jan. 13.-The total
registrations here today are: Repub-
licans, 1862; Democrats, 991; Pro-
gressives, 976; Socialists, 164; Union
Labor, 48; Prohibition, II.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
New Comptroller.

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Washington, Jan. 13.-The president
has sent to the senate the nomination
of Assistant Secretary of the Treas
ury John Williams to be comptroller
of the currency.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
Huerta Openly Defaults
In Interest Payment
To Assist in Warfare

ment, due on Mexico's external debt,
would be passed. The money, he said,
will be spent on the army instead.
Foreign Secretary Mohena has been
instructed to notify the powers of HUI
erta's decision.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
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New York, Jan. 13.-The tempera-
ture continued lower this afternoon,
and it promises to reach zero here
tonight. Plattsburgh reported 80 be-
low; Saranac Lake, AZ below. At Mid
dleton James Mabie was frozen to
death.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13

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Mexico City, Jan. 13.-Declaring the
country's pacification is desirable
above all else, Huerta announced to-
day that the semi-annual interest pay
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
See What's Coming.

The "Chaperone" given by the high
school January II at the opera ;
house. 221 |
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13

Malone, N. Y, Jan. 13.-The mer-
curry dropped to SO below today. A
high wind prevails.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-18
Lebanon Valley College
Wins Debate With Juniata
.Sfccidl TO The Telegraph

Annville, Pa, May is. - Lebanon
Valley College debating team was
awarded the decision over the Juniata
team held in the Conservatory of Mu-
sic on Friday evening. This is the
first time in eleven years that Juniata
College has lost a debate. Lebanon
Valley lost at Hunting gdon last year on
close decision but this years VIC
tory was given to the Annville debat-
ers unanimously by the judges. Leba-
non Valley College had the affirmative
side of the question, Resolved, That
the United States Should Abandon the
Monroe Doctrine as National
Policy" Juniata was represented by
Raymond Ryder, Eston Fox and
Henry P. Harley, while Henry E
Snavely, Carl c. Schmidt and John H
Ness, upheld Lebanon Valley. The
judges were Robert C. Blair, of York
Professor A. r. Wentz, Gettysburg
and w. II. Earnest, of Hummelstown
Paul G.. Adams. of Lebanon, acted as
chairman
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-18
ATTENTION MOTHERS
If You Have or Know of a Deli
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Every bottle of Vinol is guaranteed
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