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Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-12
AmericanizatiOn in California.

Below is copy of letter sent out
by State Superintendent Edward Hy-
att to the school superintendent of
California, under date of May 5, 1916.
The California State Education De-
partment is thus the second to attack
the problem Of the education of the
foreign born from the state point of
view. 4
attention to phase of publ educa-
ton that has not engaged mudb of our
attention heretofore, but that is surely
going to demand it in the near fu-
|ture-that is, the education and the
Americanization of the adult for
eigner.
among thoughtful people and
among lawmakers is growing up the
conviction that the presence of the
illiteratc foreigner is danger and a
menace to us and to our institutions.
Under present conditions he may be
among us twenty years or more,
knowing nothing of our language,
open to none of the influences that
tend to good citizenship. He can be
guided and moved by the intriguer and
the boss of his own nationality, but
cannot be touched bv Uncle Sam.
Thus, in time of stress or danger, he
may become dangerous and threaten
ing in the extreme to the very life of
the republic.
ut is coming about that the burden
of teaching and Americanizing the
foreigner is to be laid upon the edu-
catiOnol forces of the commonwealth.
That means us.
"The Commission of immigration
and Housing has been created. This
body can investigate and plan and
recOmmcnd-but it is the school pee-
pie who must teach. There are $4,000
illiterates reported in California. There
are over half million foreign-born
residents. These classes are becom-
i'm so large, as compared with our
school population that the state is
takinp cognizance of the matter and
is movin~ toward assuming response
bilitv.
"At present, the most definite way
to reach our adult foreigners is
through the night schools. The ma
ehinery for OrPanlZlng night SchO0lS
is at hand in everv school district.
And school may establish a might
school by action of its own board of
trustees. 1t must provide for housing
and maintaining the night school it.
self, as it will get no additional pub
lie money until its additional attend
ance gives it additional apportionment
during the followinr year. Free text
books are furnished by the state, how
ever.
"The object of this letter is two
fold:
"F;rst. to call your attention to the
shadow of comir~ events; and,
"Second, to warn YOU that those
schools proposing to meet the situa-
ton bv OPENING night schools must
needs add to their September budg-
cts. to their special taxes, the money
necessary for opening the schools and
maintaining them during the first
year.
"If this office can rive you any
further information or assistance,
please be free to call on u.s."
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-12
v1cr1MsAF ACCIDENT
JUSAMISS DEATH

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. DAILY have re-
turned from San Diego, where they
rushed Immediately on learning of the
accident to J. P. DAILY and H. An
Iholz.
It was in the twilight when the ac-
cident happened The men had light
ed their car lamps, but the mixed lights
threw deceptive shadows on the road,
and this led to the car being driven
over bank. Both men fell with the
car resting on them, and it was four
hours before they were able to at
tract attention from passing persons.
Rev. William Cochran of Ell Centro
was finally summoned by boy who
found them and they were rushed to
San Diego.
Mr.. Daly's injuries are not serious
and he will leave the hospital in three
or four days. His mother will remain
with him until then.
Mr.. Anholz is quite seriously in
jured. He sustained the breaking of
two ribs, one in two places, and the
car rested across his abdomen and his
legs are paralyzed as a result. It is
thought, however, that this is tenn
porary result of the accident and that
he will recover their use.
A thrilling feature of Mr.. Days ex-
perience was that his head fell in shall
low water, and only by holding his
head up could he keep from drowning.
One arm was free, but in time that
almost lost the strength to hold his
head out of the water, ana the men
felt sure their end was near.
Anholz called to scores of passers
until his voice was about gone, but
could make nobody hear him. DAILY
was under the car where he could not
be heard.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-12
R00seVelt's Position
A National Mystery

Chicago, June 12-The great
throngs from the two conventions have
disappeared and in their place is left
a great mystery. In declining the
Progressive nomination after having
led his followers to select him as a
standard bearer, Roosevelt did an act
which is interpreted in many ways
and the solution of which is still be-
ing sought.
What the leaders of the Progressive
party think of the act is not disclosed
nor will they make known their atti-
tudc until a meeting of the national
committee of the party in this city
next week.
The delegates. who had set new
standard of enthusiasm in naming
theis' candidate, when the declination
was received shut up like clans, but
there were outward tokens showing
how deep was the disappointment.
Three possible courses have been
suggested by NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ment of Wilson, endorsement of
Hughes, and the selection of new
candidate to lead the party. Again,
there are those who contend that the
Progressives have achieved a great
victory, in that they have forced the
Republicans to adopt progressive
platform and to select as candidate
for the presidency strong man who
unquestionably is progressive in his
instincts and policies.
The latter crowd hold that there is
now no reason for further division of
the forces, except as the discredited
and defeated bosses may feel that
they are forced out of the Organiza-
tion.
Around what policy the Progressive
sentiment will crystalline is uncertain.
The only fact that seems to be thor
oughly established is that resentment
against Roosevelt has made it impos-
sible for his counsel to be taken in
the future by the Progressives.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-12
Mexicans Are Menacing All
Americans in Chihuahua

Washington, June 12.-Throughout
northern Mexico there is increasing
restlessness among the Mexicans, ac-
cording to numerous reports, and in
many localities, particularly in Chi
huahua, there is serious menace to all
Americans, while threats against
American soldiers in that country are
growing more numerous.
There is no question that the Ameri-
can army and civil authorities are anx-
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-12

ious over the situation, and it is feared
that rupture may occur at any time
between the American and Mexican
forces.
The insistence on the one side that
the American soldiers be withdrawn.
and on the other that the bandits of
Northern Mexico be brought under
subjection before the withdrawal, pre-
sents situation which cannot be COM
promised and which may bring about
war at any time.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-12
SALIENT POINTS CONTAINED IN
HUGHES ACCEPTANCE LETTER

I have not desired the nomination.
! have wished to remain on the bench.
But in this critical period of our ma
tional history / recognize that it is
your right to summon and that it is
my paramount duty to respond.
/ stand for the firm and unflinch-
ing maintenance of all the rights of
American citizens on land and sea. l
neither impugn motives nor underes-
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-12

hall was decorated with festooned
greenery and colored lights. Presi-
dent Davidson led the grand march
with Miss May and the dancing con-
tinued until midnight.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-12
River Rising Steadily.

/ Telegraphic advices to the Press re-
port the Colorado river at Yuma hav-
ing reached the 22-foot level. Follow
ing is the weekly report:
Mean daily gage heights in feet
and mean discharges in second-feet
of the Colorado river at Yuma, Ariz.
for the week ending June 9, 1916:
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-12
Two New Factories Planned
By the Holton Power Co.

Company. This additional ice making
equipment of the company has for
some time been contemplated.
The Brawley factory will be built
at once and the Calexico factory will
follow later.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-12

C. E. Paris has recently returned
from an inspection of ice factories
followed by the approval of plans fol
ice factories to be built at Brawley
and Calexico by the Holton Power
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-12

ClultltC ul1llCulIlCo. DuC IL ID ulOSC Ic-
grettably true that in our foreign re-
lations we have suffered intellectually
from the weak and vacillating course
which has been taken with regard to
MeXico-a course lamentably wrong
with regard to both our rights and oul
duties.
At the outset of the administration
the high responsibilities of our diplo.
matte intercourse with foreign nations
were subordinated to conception OF
partisan requirements and we present
ed to the world humiliating spectacle
of inaptitude.
I stand for an Americanism that
knows no Interior purpose, for a pa
triotism that is single and complete
Whether native or naturalized, OF
whatever race or creed, we have but
one country and we do not for an
instant tolerate any division of alle-
glance.
I believe in preparedness, not only
entirely adequate for our defense with
respect to numbers and equipment in
both army and navy, but with all
thoroughness, to the end that in each
branch of the service there may be
the Utmost efficiency under the most
competent administrative heads.
We must have the strength which
self-respect demands-the strength of
an efficient nation ready for every
emergency.
Our preparation must be industrial
and economic as well as military. Our
sevcrest tests will come after the war
is over. We must make a fair and
wise readjustment of the tariff, in
accordance with south protective prin-
ciples, to insure our economic indie
pendence and for the maintenance of
American standards Of living.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-14

American Woman No. 223,
will give an anniversary dance
Feb. Is in Eagles hall. st.
Jeans orchestra will furnish the
music.
Luther guild, Y. p. g., Of Our
Savior's cnurcn, will give a
colonial and George Washington
program at their next meeting
Feb. 20.
Mrs. ii. r. Grub will enterta,a
the Arequipe club this afternoon.
Mrs. A. V. Morris will have
charge of the program.
The Presidents council will
meet Thursday at 10 a. m. in
the Y. w. c. A. rooms. Mrs. c..
P. Ballabanoff will give a talk
on the civil service.
Mrs. @. C. Hunt will entertain
the Aloha club this afternoon.
Members of the Tahoma club
were entertained today at a
luncheon by Mrs. Chas. B. Allen,
4311 No. Cheyenne st. Mrs. Guy
Kelly and Mrs. w. c. Albee read
papers.
Mrs. q. Cooper, 1911 North
29th ST., will entertain the Query
club this afternoon. Mrs. f. H..
p. Rogers will read a paper.
Mrs. A. Il. DanfOrth, 1922 No.
Yakima av., entertained the
Monday Civic club today.
Harold Broomell, young at
torney, prominent in society mu-
steal circles, announced his mar
rage yesterday to Mrs. Helen A..
Shores, OF Vancouver, Wash.
The marriage occurred more
than Is months ago.
The Postoffice band will give
its annual ball Feb. 22 at the
Lincoln dancing academy.
Members of all Tacoma p. r.
A. associations are invited to at
tend the celebration of Founders
day at the south side school Fri
day night.
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The Union PaCific's 100000 Joke

to this
for in the th
after o act they donte ctaytln of uknd.
pHf "a rush oftUits icnmmg hee
rmd from Chcagot
moi come
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Personal . and . Social

The 18th annual ball Of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men and Enginemen will be held
at the Lincoln dancing academy
Wednesday evening, Feb. 16.
Music will be furnished by 81.
Jeans orchestra.
The Pierce County Women's
Democratic league will hold its
regular monthly meeting In the
Tacoma hotel Thursday after
noon. A good program has been
arranged and a general invita-
ton is extended.
The w. l.. NJ. g. will give q
card party at Moose hall tomor-
row evening to which the public
is invited.
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CONFESSIONS
u OF A WIFE

Waverly was leaving st. Luke's
Hospital. where she had been call
ing on an Ill friend, she fell and
broke her leg. She was taken to
the operating room and an X-ray
photograph disclosed an ablique
fracture of both bones. She was
Immediately given an anaesthetic
the bones set and the limb placed
In a cast. Today she is reported
as resting as well as possible.
The accident Is particularly de-
plorable as Mrs. Waverly was
about to accompany Mrs. Selwin,
whose husband was buried last
Monday. on a trip south.
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A Valentine Verse

Now's the day when Cupid's dart
Finds the unsuspecting heart;
When the stars all favor love,
Smiling on us from above,
When the toiling letter-man
Is messenger Of Dan;
Surely may send a line
just to win my Valentinel
Clever Dan and gentle saint,
Help me make my little plant;
Help me tell the Sweetest Girl
How she's set my head a-whirl
Very like she doesn' t know
Come on Dan, get out your bow!
Quickly to my aid incline,
Do your best, Saint Valentine!
Gentle Maid-what shall I say?
There, you've scared it all away!
just the thought that in your eyes
Such quiet humor lies,
Makes me halt and hesitate
Till again it is too late;
I'll just add this little line
Be my Leap Year Valentine!
CHARLES B. DRISCOLL.
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Clipping No. 4.
Mrs. Richard Waverly
Has Third Operation.

This morning Mrs Richard
Waverly was operated on the
third time since she broke her
leg two weeks ago. This time an
incision was made and the bone
was made to hold in place by a
silver plate. This operation Is
necessary very frequently in cases
Of oblique fractures. The SUP
geons in charge now are sure that
Mrs. Waverly will have no more
trouble.
Continued Tomorrow
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OLD WOMAN LOSES
WAY IN TACOMA

Police are searching for an
old woman found by children
wandering aimlessly yesterday
near No. seth and Cheyenne av.
She had a white shawl over her
shoulders and apparently de-
mented.
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WHAT WOULD ABE THINK?

We reprint without comment, except to won
der what Abe Lincoln would have thought
about it, these two excerpts from speeches made
at the much advertised Lincoln day G. o. p. ban
quet at Seattle
"The proposed state wide, non partisan law is
direct assault upon the republican party. The
Young Mems Republican club pledge it's mill
tant, active opposition to this sexless milk and
water system, championed by motley assert
ment of political opportunists and head hunt
ers w. M Whitney.
"And now an avaricious mountebank (Louis
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-14
CLIPPINGS FROM THE DAILY
GLOBE
No. 1.
The Will of j. G. Selwin
Probated,

By the terms of the will of the
late John c. Selwin, Mr.. Richard
Waverly and Mr.. Charles Amin
were left One Hundred Thousand
and Fifty Thousand Dollars re-
spectively.
Mr.. Waverly is appointed Pres
ident and Manager of the Selwin
Book Concern and Mr.. Amin re-
tains his place as Secretary-Treas-
urer.
Both these gentlemen are made
executors of the Will, which dis
tributes a million and a half dol
lars between charities, old en-
ployes and the widow of the tes-
tator.
Clipping No. 2.
Mrs. Richard Waverly
Meets With Serious
Accident.
Yesterday as Mrs Richard
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at one time pneumonia was
feared. She Is better today and
unless the bones slip again she
will be able to see her many
friends at the hospital next week.
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WARNINGi

The man or woman who fails
or refuses to examine the prices
on our stock of groceries willfully
throws their money away.
Open Saturday, Feb. 10.
PACIFIC GROCETERIA
1916 Pacific Ave.
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SIR: DID 1T EVER OCCUR
to you that the average vaude-
vile dancing lady is sadly in
need of another joint, midway
between the knee and the ankle?
G. B. ID.
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TIMES EDITORIALS
Let the TRUTH PreVailg
An Assault On All Parties

republican n
thu and the
social
sWOSluu the and
s
thu American the
is tef
and lot because party is
politician political
the of HsnapoH sand
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POWi

(From the Waynetown, Ind,
Despatch.)
The operetta, "Singbad the
Sailor" was presented by men,
hers of the high school last FRI
day evening.
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YOUR WIFE!

]. l.. H. says the London clock
punching clerks ougghta make
good soldiers because they are
used to marking time"
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Clipping No. 3.
Mrs. Richard Waverly
Undergoes Another
Operation.

The many friends of Mrs. Rich
ard Waverly will be grieved to
know that she has had to under
go another operation on her leg.
The X-ray showed that the bones
had slipped. necessitating a re-
setting OF them. She did not re-
cover from the anesthesia as
quickly as from the last, and
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Brandeis) has been appointed as supreme court
justice. Wallace McGammant
EVERYTHING, SAVE THE CRoAK
For women only, we present this dictum of
the National Association of Merchant Tailors
as to mems frock coats:
"Green CLOTH with wide red stripes; extreme
evening dress, wine colored coat with lavender
vest Green always prominent color''
Any lady catching us posing as strawberry
breasted frog has our full permission to Everett
True us with anything she can throw.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-14

Friends get along better thar
relations do - look at KIM
George and the kaiser!
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-14

Friends get along better than
relations do - look at King
George and the kaiser!
EYE OPENERS.
(From a local Sunday school
paper.)
I'm choosing his men, Gideon
did not select those who laid
aside their arms and threw them
selves down to drink; he took
those who watched with one eye
and drank with the other
SIR: AGAIN THE CRAZY
SOCIETY REPORTER hasout-
ragged our family! Last week my
daughter married a man of
wealth. In the account of the
wedding, this paragraph APP
peared: "The bridegroom gift
to the bride wss a handsome dla-
mond brooch, besides many other
beautiful things in cut glass"
B. B.
1t is very appropriate that tho
Reek brothers should operate an
especially odorous glue factory
near Manchester, New Hamp-
shire.
SIR: MY SON worked this out
in school. Take two letters from
money" and you have lone
left. Now, here's the point -
take money from two letters and
you 60 to jail!
Postwar S76.
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Mrs. Smith-My new girl left
because of our children.
Mrs. Jones-I thought you ad-
vertised for a woman who UNDER
stood children?
Mrs. Smith-She did under
stand them-that's why she left.
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American Woman No. 223,
will give an anniversary dance
Feb. Is in Eagles hall. st.
Jeans orchestra will furnish the
music.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-02-14

Luther guild, Y. p. g., Of Our
Savior's cnurcn, will give a
colonial and George Washington
program at their next meeting
Feb. 90.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-19

a week. or s624 year. will be neces-
sary to save the mothers health and
keep the family together.
Previously acknowledged, SIS. S. F.,
81: Mr.. and Mrs. ]. l.. NJ. 81. Total, SIS.
Still needed. S606.
Opportunity No. 11-WidOwhOod and
Overwork.-Mrs. x. left widow eight
years ago, with two small children to
support, has been struggling ever since
to keep up her home. The widow went
out to work until she contracted tuber-
culosis from overwork, and now the
doctor SAYS she must stay at home.
The older child has just started to
work. Until the daughter can earn
more $40 Il week, $3.50 for the year,
Previously acknowledged, Sc: Mr..
and Mrs. J. l.. NJ, 81: ]. f. Maynard.
through The star; 81: T. G; r. r; 81 IS s F. E.
Still needed s4915o.
Opportunity No. 12-AlmOst Big
Enough to Take Care of "Mother and
the Little Un's."-At Christmas time
er brought to widowhood faced the
agony of having to part with her
four little children under eleven years
of age. She saw nothing but an
orphan home for the children. Thir-
-year-old Allen said one day when
he found his mother crying. Never
mind. dearest. am almost big enough
to take care of You and the little
'uns.'' but Allen is just at the beginning
of being 4 fine man and can only do
chores after school for the minister.
Who will back Allen in drying his moth
er's tears and in helping the little 'uns?
Ten dollars week, or $500 a year, will be
needed.
Previously acknowledged. SIG; Mr.
and Mrs. ]. l.. NJ, So. Total. Sis. Still
needed, s5o2-
Opportunity No. 13-The Blind and
the Partially Blind.-Parents terribly
handicapped one blind and the other
partially so. The boy of fourteen
shows a decided artistic talent and
has made up his mind to be drafts
man The second boy is clever with
tools and wants to be carpenter. The
father works week days and breaches
Sunday a small mission church. In
addition to what he makes SO a week,
or S520 a year. will be required to keep
this happy family intact
Previously acknowledged. IS; Mrs. l..
Vi. s. So Z. NJ. G.. 81: L. l.. McC., 81:
:. F.. 81: Mr.. and Mrs. ]. l.. NJ, So;
Henry r. Evans. through The Star.
$3.50: q. L. O.. so. Total, $3.50. Still
needed. s492.50.
Opportunity No. Interpretation He
y0nd Words.-'I can't express how l
appreciate the money sent me. It was
indeed noble of you, and how am l
going to use it? | want to get a ton
of coal, l have four children. l want
to get them a pair of shoes, also sheets
and pillowcases. This letter
written by one of last years "Oppor-
tunities' by widow with four chill
dren to support. Seven dollars d week,
or 1864 year, in addition to what rela-
tives can give and the mother can
make, is needed.
Previously acknowledged, 81: Mr.
and Mrs l. NJ Ijttle Wilma 81
F. s. B.. $3.50. Total, $3.50. Still
needed, S344.5O.
Undesignated. 50.
Total received. s52S.5Q.
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INCREASE IN TOTAL
OPPORTUNITY FUND
Receipts Today Through The
Star, $175.73; by Associated
Charities, $528.
LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS

Contributions received through The
Star today for the fourteen Christmas
opportunities of the Associated Charities
jumped up to n total, so far, of s175.7 10.
and the Associated Charities reported
having received S52S toward the total
needed sum of more than $1,000. 1t is
expected that contributions this after
noon and tonight, in accordance with the
annual custom of the days just before
Christmas, will take big squirt and that
by nightfall more than $1,000 will have
been subscribed to aid the poor and needy
OF Washington ut this Christmas season
Contributions Acknowledged.
Contributions sent to The Star or to
the Associated Charities at S2S II street
northwest will he acknowledged in The
Star.
The following contributions were re-
ceived today by The Star:
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Opportunity No. 6-HeayiIy Handi-
Hut Very l:IntefuI. - w hn
Opportunity No. ..-,'iosesi.
Opportunity No. S-Home Vocational

Trsining-Four little girls. the Oldest
eleven. each with her daily task, are
sharing the household duties of mend
Ing. washing dishes. sweeping and do
ihg errands, while the mother is recov-
sriag from q serious operation. Be-
sides this. last summer the children had
"a little garden and planted vegetables
among their flowers. Their drunken
father has deserted. The mother tries
10 carr little by sewing. SO far as her
strength permits. Her church is also
helping. but 81 in addition, or 1851 a
Year. il Needed.
Previously acknowledged. 81; T. S.
50. :. T.. 81 Mr.. and Mrs j. L. NJ. 50
LITTLE " ilIna, 81; &. Il. G, So Total
". Still needed. Sac.