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Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-10
SIXTY-THREE SIGN
FOR CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE BODY

With only two of the. half-dozen
soliciting committees having turned in
their reports to Secretary A. w.
Swanson of the El Centre Chamber
of Commerce, it is found that sixty
three representative business men of
the city have subscribed to the move
ment to regenerate and reorganize
the old chamber. A large percent
age of this number have paid dues
for six months in advance, with one
enthusiast handing over $12 for one
years dues.
Some members of the committees
have not as yet been able to devote
full time to the soliciting, but it is
expected that within a few days the
city will have been thoroughly combed
for new members for the commercial
organization.
Following is a list of the members
who have pledged themselves to sup
port the movement: r. B. Moore,
Frank Reading, Phil D. Swing, L.
r. Wachtel, C. E. Gage, Charles Her.
see, Joseph F. Seymour, Jr., E. w.
Vessey, William Egerer, Helge A.
Thenberg, William Erkelens, J. T..
Pitts, E. E. Bennett, Michael Soren-
sen, j. A. Jedoin, G. F. Ferguson, A.
w. Swanson, William T. Brooks, AL
bert Durham, c. E. Sprouse, Charles
Baldridge, E. A. Perkiss, ]. Osborne
Williams, H. T. Frost, F. C. Wing, H.
H. Hamm, Globe Grain and Milling
Company, Guy Beynon, Ell Centre
Furniture Company, C. A. Shaffer,
C.. E. Coggins, H. J. Burk, B. R. Brun-
dage, c. E. Paris, F. L. Doherty, F.
B. Fuller, J. V. Wachtel, o. G. Horne,
w. o. Hamilton, F. G. Havens, J. A.
Morrison, J. P. Prendergast, William
Kelly, H. D. Carey, Ross & Stuart,
DAILY Bros, B. Solomon & Co., F. M.
Barto, Within Hamilton Company, T.
A. Iasigi, A. P. Nuffer, Rath & Mar
shall, James A. Cook, E. v. Davis,
w. A. Follis, Peoples Abstract anil
Title Company, Fred Gianola, J. A.
Hoover, Charles M. Applestill, Cres-
cent Jewelry Company, L. o. Har.
vuot, C. A. Gore and C. B. Justice.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-10
MEXICAN ATTACKS
COMPANION WITH
HOE; NEAR DEATH

Pricilino Mendoza, Mexican, was
brought to the county Jail this aft
ernoon by Constable Robinson of I'M
perial and it is likely that charge
of murder will be placed against Men
doza, the arrescing officer stating
that the defendant had fiercely at
tackled a fellow cotton picker with a
hoe, crushing his head so that the
brains oozed from the skull.
The wounded man was Immediately
rushed to the office of DIR. Claude
E. Standlee of Imperial and atten-
tion given so that he could be re-
moved to st. Thomas. hospital. He
was brought here this afternoon and
after a preliminary examination it
was found that several operations
would be necessary before it could
be ascertained whether the injured
man would live.
The two men were working side by
side in a cotton field on the I. v. /.
ranch, east of Imperial, when quar-
rel ensued. Mendoza became en-
ragged, it is. claimed, and attacked
his companion with cotton hoe,
striking him time after time on the
head. Fellow workmen separated the
combatants and summoned an off.
Ger, who placed Mendoza under ar
rest
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-10
SHERIFF MEADOWS
ARRESTS NELSON
AFTER WILD CHASE

After wild automobile chase over
desert and sandhills, Sheriff Mobley
Meadows arrested Fernandos Nielsen
few miles north of Palo Verde, yes
terday afternoon, and arrived in Ell
Centro this afternoon with the pris-
oner. Nielsen is alleged to have de-
oamped from Brawley with an eigh-
passenger Stanley steamer stage,
being en- route for Arizona, where he
stated he intended to start in the
stage business.
The car was formerly the property
of T. A. Stevenson, the latter SELL
ing the car to Nielsen, with the dis
thct understanding that the machine
was not to be taken out of the coun-
ty until the last payment was made.
According to Stevenson, Nielsen
failed to make a payment and pro-
ceeded to decamp from the county
and state with the car.
When Nielsen left Brawley on We'd
resday Stevenson became suspicious
and later notified the sheriff's office.
Sheriff Meadows learned that Mel
sen had passed through Glamis Wed
nesday morning at 10 o'clock. The
sheriff left Ell Centre Wednesday
evening at S:15, arriving in Palo
Verde at 2 o'clock the following morn
ing. The trail was found at that
place and a short distance north,
Nielsen was arrested.
On the return trip the steamer went
out of commission at the Mamomth
Wash, compelling the officer to tow
the disabled automobile into Ell Gen.
tro, arriving at noon today. A charge
of embezzlement will be preferred
against Nielsen. 49,
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-10
Omitted Press Day Service)

Omitted Press Day Service)
RIVERSIDE, APRIL 1O.-PRESI
DENTS ,SPROULE OF THE
SOUTHERN PACIFIC AND RIP
LEY OF THE SANTA FE, WITH
DIRECTOR CUYLER OF THE
PENNSYLVANIA, ARE TOURING
IMPERIAL VALLEY TODAY IN
SPROULE'S PRIVATE CAR. THE
OBJECT is SECRET, BUT 1T IS
PERSISTENTLY RUMORED THE
SOUTHERN PACIFIC AND SANTA
FE MAY EVOLVE A SCHEME TO
JOINTLY TAKE OVER THE SAN
DIEGO & ARIZONA ROAD, RUSH
ING EXTENSIONS TO COMPILE
TION. IT is UNDERSTOOD THE
OFFICIALS PLAN TO GO
THROUGHOUT THE VALLEY,
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-10

Thursdays meeting of the Wom-
ans Ten Thousand Club, the first
session since the election of Ioffi-
GERS on March 19, was a most pleas
urable event.
In her opening remarks Mrs. w. S.
Fawcett thanked the club for the con-
fidence shown in the reelection of
all of the present officers who were
eligible to serve another year.
The administration, under the lead
ership of Mrs. Fawcett, has been note
worthy for the harmony that has pre-
vailed, and the large increase in
membership, and the unanimous sup
port given her by the club is sure
indication that the work of that or
ganization will continue in it's rapid
stride forward.
The following were elected to men,
bership: Mrs. B. D. Irwin, Mrs.
Brockell and Mrs. Judson of Calex-
leo.
Mrs. Fawcett urged a full attend
ance of the club at Brawley on Sat-
urday, April IL, in response to the
invitation sent out by that organiza-
ton to their Hospitality Day, which
will be preceded by luncheon, to
be served to all visitors at the noon
hour.
The president, in the name of the
Ten Thousand Club, extended the
hand of fellowship in most cordial
manner to the Woman's Progress Club
of Heber, the newest club of the
valley. Mrs. Brock, president of that
club, responded to the welcome, ex-
pressing appreciation for the inspira-
tion that will come from association
with an organization of the stability
and proportions of the Ten Thousand
Club, and most pleasant relation be
tween the largest and the smallest
club is established that presages much
for the future of both organizations.
In her happiest manner the presi-
dent introduced Mrs. Lillian Pray
Palmer, the Southern District presi-
dent.
Mrs. Palmer expressed her sincere
pleasure at being with the club again.
She paid a high tribute to the clubs
of Imperial county, saying that no.
where had she seen a greater degree
of cooperation prevalent between
clubs than is manifested in this val
ley. She spoke appreciatively of the
cordial welcome everywhere shown
her, even to the postponing Of regu
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-10
President VIM. Sproule Here
To Confer With Local Men

was accompanied to the border city
by the irrigation district directors,
who, together with President Sproule,
will confer with representative busi-
ness men of the county on various
matters of interest to the valley.
This is President Sproule's second
visit to Imperial valley this year. 1t
is his custom to display keen in
terest in this part of the state. The
irrigation district directors will talk
over matters pertaining to the repair
of the damaged levee near Hanlon's
heading and other subjects connect
ed with the prosperity of Imperial
county and valley.
When President Sproule arrived in
the city this morning he refrained
from giving an interview, but it is
believed that his visit is merely one
of inspection and not containing any
particular significance in connection
with irrigation matters.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-10
KELLY CLAIMS HE
INTENDED TO COME
BACK FOR TRIAL

G. B. Kelly was much perturbed
and disturbed this morning when he
realized that some of the people had
doubted that he and G. H. Wallace,
who are to be tried Monday for man
slaughter in connection with the death
of w. J. Duggan on the evening of
November "a, would not freely and
voluntarily return to Ell Centro to
stand trial.
After the accident happened on the
Imperial avenue highway and the pre-
liminary hearing was over, bonds
were secured and Kelly and Wallace
left for Bakersfield in a machine.
"The heavy rains were then in evil
dence," stated Kelly this morning,
"and it was almost impossible to get
in communication with any one. When
the trial was first set we knew
nothing about it.
"Wallace and I both have been in
Santa Rosa for number of weeks
and it was standing joke among our
acquaintances there that we would
return to Ell Centre for trial on April
13. We never attempted to evade
the trial. We were registered there
at hotel under our right names and
if any officer had doubted that we
would fail to appear it would have
been an easy matter for us to have
been taken into custody"
William F. Forsee, member OF
the Pinkerton detective agency, ar
rested Kelly and Wallace and brought
them to this city Wednesday even-
ing. They will be tried Monday
morning in the superior court.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-10
Huerta Is Preparing
For the Final Struggle
In Capital of Mexico

Other rumors are that Admiral Mayo
landed marines from American war;
ships and that sixty American wom-
en- were taken aboard.
San Francisco, April 10.-The
Mexican constitutionalists are build
ing up a navy and they started in
San Francisco.
According to information received
here, agents of Carranza and Villa
have purchased the steelclad steam
er Citriana from William Eadie. The
Citriana is British boat and is now
loading cargo for Mazatlan and other
Mexican ports.
1t is planned to install several
powerful guns on the Citriana at or
near Mazatlan. After arming her.
SELF the pioneer warship of the rev.
olutionists will sail down the Mexi-
can coast and engage the fleet of
the federal government. The federal
navy is at present patrolling the low
er coast and looking for revolution
ary bands from inland.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-10
Ten Thousand Club Holds
Most Enjoyable Session

lar meetings, and the calling of spe-
cial sessions, making it possible for
her to visit all clubs in the county
in weeks time.
Plans for the Riverside convention,
April % to May 2, and the Biennial
in Chicago, early in June, were dis
cussed at length, making every one
feel the impelling desire to share in
the "good things" to be provided at
both places.
Mrs. Palmer's sweet charm of man.
ner won for her many new friends,
who will rally, to her support in her
candidacy for the state presidency at
Riverside.
Miss Hazel Fawcett, the sweet
young daughter of the president, made
her debut in club work, delighting
the ladies with her rendition of
couple of piano numbers" Dreams to
Spring" and "Humoresque."
Mrs. M. H. Kerr gave paper on
the Panama canal that showed a COM
prehensive knowledge of the great
est piece of engineering of modern
times; of the difficulties that had to
be overcome in making the Canal
Zone habitable from a health stand
point; of the entire making over of
the topography of that section in
the making of the huge fresh water
bridge that unites the Atlantic with
the Pacific ocean, and of the vast
benefits to commerce in which the
whole world will share.
Mrs. Fawcett announced that the
next regular meeting of the club, on
April 16, would be in charge of the
Civic section, of which Mrs. r. b.
Vaile is chairman. Mrs. Vaile out
lined plans for the meeting and then
introduced Mrs. Packard, mother of
Walter Packard, who has done so
much to bring forward the diversi-
fed products of our wonderful val
ley through his work at the expert
ment station at Meloland. Mrs Pack.
ard won her way into our hearts, at
once, calling for the best each one
is capable of, by her admonition to
"aim high"
The meeting was then turned over
to Mrs. Ray Egar, the hostess Of the
afternoon, who, assisted by bevy
of sweet young girls, served straw
berry ice and waters. SO much was
the day enjoyed that the ladies' lin
gered to chat till the shades Of
night began to warn a day departed.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-10
PULLMAN PORTER
ARRESTED: CHARGE
SMUGGLING OPIUM

After a desperate chase from a
Southern Pacific train which includ-
ed dash into the canal, w. M. Til
ler, negro porter on Pullman, was
finally captured yesterday by the
United States customs officer at Ca
lexico and brought to the county Jail
by Deputy Sheriff E. c. Kemp. Til
Ter has had charge of smuggling
opium preferred against him, two
tins of the soothing drug having been
found in his possession when arrest
ed. ISvEwM
Tiller's actions during the last few
weeks caused United States officials
to watch the porter, with the result
that he was seen to secrete two cans
of opium on the other side of the
line. When the train crossed the bor-
der at Calexico customs officers pro-
ceeded to arrest Tiller. The ,dusky-
hued porter discovered the situation
and jumped from the moving train.
The officials were close behind and
when Tiller was chased to the bank
of the canal he did not hesitate, but
plunged in and started to swim across.
The pursuing officer, undaunted, fol-
lowed, and before Tiller could scram-
BILE up the opposite bank he was in
the clutches of the law. Bedraggled
and chagrined, Tiller was conveyed
to the county Jail, where he will re-
main until an officer from Los Ange
les arrives.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-10

C. E. Paris, superintendent of the
Holton Power Company and Holton
Interurban Railroad, last evening re-
ceived a message from San Diego
saying that John d. Speckels, build
er of the San Diego & Arizona Rail
road, will come today by automobile
to Coyote Wells and thence on to the
valley.
Mr.. Paris then arranged to meet
Mr. Spreckels and his party, the
personnel of which is not known, ex-
cept that ex- Mayor Wadham will be
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-10
Solving a Mystery.
Omitted Press Day service)

NOnlteu TTeSS LAY SeTNlceJ
New York, April 1O.-Francis Ar
mold, father of Dorothy Arnold, the
heiress whose disappearance two
years ago caused national sensa-
ton, discredits reports from Pitts
burg that District Attorney Jackson
there is confident he can prove the
girl was a victim of the Meredith
maternity home, where he claims his
detectives have unearthed proofs of
wholesale illegal operations. Jackson
believes the girls body, like that of
others who died there, was cremated
in furnace in the basement. He
claims to have confession of GER
tain doctors and nurses. Arnold says
he is confident his daughter is dead,
however.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-10
CALEXICO BALLOTS
CLAIMED ILLEGAL.

Coming almost at the last minute
in the Calexico city election, Re-
corder R. L. Glasby, who acts as
clerk of the board of trustees at that
place, will appear before Judge Frank
line J. Cole this afternoon at
o'clock to show cause why the bal.
lots printed for the Calexico election
should be used. A petition was filed
in the superior court this morning al
leging that the sample ballots fur
nished under the direction and orders
of R. l.. Glasby were irregular and
defective.
The names of DR.. John C. Pace
and George F. Ramsey are listed as
candidates for short term trustees
and Robert G. Goree and Edmund H.
lockwood as long term trustees. The
petition recites that none of these
were regularly nominated and that
the worlds "long term" should be,
according to statute, "full term"
George F. Ramsey, Robert F. Go
rec and Edmund H. lockwood have
been instrumental in building Ca
lexico and they were nominated prin-
cipally by their many friends. None
of them solicited the nomination. They
are prominent business men of Ca
lexico and have always stood in the
front ranks when the Improvement
of their city was the subject in hand.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-10
BUT NO ONE WOULD VOUCH-
SAFE A STATEMENT.

The following dispatch, dated at
Los Angeles at 1:16 this afternoon,
has been received:
"a. F. Andrade, Calexico-Please
arrange to have necessary inspectors
and customs officials lined up to
move our equipment and material in
to Mexico at 6 a. m. tomorrow
through Andrade station.
"W. H. WHALEN."
The significance of this is that a
contract has been made with the
Southern Pacific Company to put the
levee in good condition.
President William Sproule Of the
Southern Pacific railroad arrived in
Ell Centre this morning in his pri-
vate car and left soon after in an
automobile for Calexico. Mr.. Sproule
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-10

one, at the Wells, with the Interur-
ban gasoline car, and bring them to
Ell Centro. In going to the Wells Mr..
Paris will be accompanied by Leroy
Holt and R. B. Moore, president of
the Chamber of Commerce.
The visitors will go to the C-M
ranch, to remain tonight, returning
here in the morning, visiting Holt
vile, and possibly Brawley and I'M
perial, and leaving for San Diego
in the afternoon.
1t was impossible today to formu
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-10
John D. Spreckels and Party
To Arrive This Afternoon

late a program for their entertain
ment tomorrow, as the wishes of MIR.
Spreckels We're not known. 1t is pre-
sumed this is simply tour Of in
spection.
Word came from other sources that
there were four automobile loads in
the party, among these being VIM
field Hogaboom, director of publicity
of the exposition, and Mrs. and Miss
Hogaboom, and it is presumed the
party will number from dozen to
twenty.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-10
Roosevelt Heard From.

(Unlted Pfess Day SerVlceJ
Manaos, Brazil, April 10--Roosevelt
and party probably will reach Manaos
before the end of April, according to
members of his party who arrived
here today. The others are journey
ing by slow stages, according to
their report. They said Roosevelt
was in excellent health when they
left him two weeks ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-10
Hunting Trip Proposed-Galen

Hunting Trip PrOposed-Galen
Nichols, j. c. Graham and Sam John
son will try out some Airedale pup
pies tomorrow. Mr.. Nichols has sew
eral Of the valuable dogs and aims
to inculcate in their craniums de
sire to hunt coon, 'possum, bobcats
and coyotes, instead of feeding on his
prize chickens. Sam Johnson, who
owns fine specimen of the Airedale
claims that if the pups have any sense
at all they will forsake the feathered
tribe for bigger game if they are
given the opportunity.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-10
Good Friday Observed.
(IJnited Press Day Service)

Los Angeles, April 10.-There was
the most general observance of Good
Friday today in the history of Los
Angeles. Services were held in all
Catholic and Protestant churches and
many business houses closed between
the hours of IL and 3. Theatrical
performances in the afternoon were
delayed until and the courts closed
during those hours.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-10
Omitted Press Day Service)

Mexico City, April 10.--An un-
usual number of troops are pouring
into the capital today. 1t is estimat-
ed that 1000 have arrived since mid
night and it is believed Huerta is
beginning concentration here prepar-
atory for the rebel attack, which is
deemed inevitable since the fall of
Torreon. The way to the city is prac-
tically open. There is no excitement
here, despite military activity and
the gradually spreading knowledge
that Torreon is lost.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-10
Rain for Coast.

Omitted Press Day Service)
Los Angeles, April 10.--The local
weather prediction is: Rain tonight,
Saturday fair; westerly winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-10
Omitted Press Day Service)

Vera Cruz, April 1O.-No word
has come regarding the situation at
Tampico, where furious fighting was
reported, since the American consul
at Tuxpan wired American Consul
Canada here that the rebels have ap-
parently captured the city. 1t is
known, however, that the rebels were
pressing the federals relentlessly at
the last official word from Tampico
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-01-16
Neither Absent
Nor Tardy

The names of pupils in the 4th,
5th. 9th. 7th and 9Th grades of To-
ledo schools who are neither absent
or tardy will be published each
week. For the week ending Jan.
uary 9th, we have the follow
ing list:
Fifth Grade Howard Brown, AL
fred Andrews. Herthel Ports. Isa-
bel Lingenfelter. Josephine Dahl,
Katie Waugh. Nelson Anderson,
George Freeman, Edna Plank.
Aletha Campbell. Rose Conibear,
Kenneth Waddle. Vivian Spicer.
Fourth Grade Roy Swayze, Sada
Chambers. Josephine Chamberlin.
Curtis Chambers. Nellie Peterson,
Felice Avery. Edward Dahl. LLOYD
McJunkin. Myrtle Weaver, Carrie
Wade. Edith Peterson. Wa tier Nc
Caulou. Austin Huffman, Ivan Gill.
Rosa Gwynn. George Stanley. Mar
tin Stanley. Warren Stewart.
Sixth Grade George Slyter. Ar
mold Frenery. Thomas Harding,
James Ross, Inez Weaver, Rosa
Derrick. Iris Akin, Mary Geer. May
Salvage. Helga Larson, Thelma
Bingham.
Seventh Grade-Carlton Brown,
Anna Collins. Elma Peterson. Erms
Nye. Francel Stanton. Lois Brown,
Myrle Collins, Hazel Winters. Mar
CART Hart, Antcsia Wlsniewsxi,
Gertrude Chamberlin, Violet
Gwynn.
Eighth Grade-Margie Ball, An.
struther Scarth. Frances Paine
Clara Harding. Bennie Towmbley
Winifred Swearingen. Raymon,
st walt, Ruth Larson, Benni
Chamberlin. Milly Slyter. Myrtle
Gwynn, Grace Gill.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-01-16
NOTICE or APPOINTM ENT.

Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned has been appointed BY
the County Court of Lin ,oln county
Oregon, administrative of the estate
of David Foreman, deceased. All
persons having claims against said
estate are hereby notified and re-
uuired to present the same to me
for payment, at the law office of G.
TB. McCluskey, in Toledo, Oregon,
with proper vouchers. and duly veri.
fed, within six months from the
date hereof.
Dated December Is, 1918.
Nellie c. Harrison,
Administrative of the estate oi
David Foreman. deceased
6. B. McCluskey. attorney for Ad
.-ministratrix, Toledo, Oregon.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-01-16
Sale Price for Cash ONLY

Miss Grace Davis visited at Chit.
wood Saturday.
M. N. Anderson has been sworn
in as deputysmarshal.
Miss Lena Ball was passenger
for tte Valley Saturday morning.
Maurice Anderson was a passen.
ger for Portland Tuesday morning.
Dr. R. D. Burgess returned last
evening from a visit to the Valley.
Mrs. c. X. Cronso entertained
the Wist Club last Friday after
noon.
Miss Mary Green of Newport
visited friends here the first of the
week.
U Merchant Allen Hughes was a
passenger for Portland Wednesday
morning.
l.. c. Smith. the Newport realty
man, had business in this city
Tuesday.
Mrs. Milliard Merrell was a pas
senger for Portland Wednesday
morning.
Lot Butler returned to Monroe
Wednesday after several days"
visit here.
Capt. O. F. jacobson of the
Newport passed through Wednesday
morning enroute for the Valley.
Mrs. Jos. Swearingen went to
Corvallis Saturday to visit with her
brother, Fl. A. Newton, who is
quite sick.
Ike Leabo Of Jerome, Idaho,
visited here with his aunt, Mrs. j.
McCluskey, the latter part of last
week. Mr.. Leabo lived here on the
bay forty years ago.
Father L. Forget now has
charge of the Chathoic churches
in this county, having taken up
the work of Father Hampson. He
is at Newport the first and fourth
Sundays, at Siletz the second and
here the third Sunday, holding SER
vices at 10 a. m.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-01-16

Commissioner Wakefield returned
Monday morning to his home at
Eddyville, after sitting in Comis.
sioners' Court here last week.
Roy Walter Of Chitwood was in
the city last night. Roy just re-
Gently received patent to his home.
stead and had the patent filed a,
the clerks Office.
j. j. Cusack arrived over from
Portland Monday evening to look
after his brothers estate. of which
he is the administrator. He ant
with Fred Stanton left for a triE
into the Siletz timber Tuesday
morning.