Hanford Kings County Sentinel du lieu suivant : Hanford, California • 1

i ten pages TODAY irA I TEN pages TODAY TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR HANFORD, KINGS COUNTY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1911. NO. 37 What You Gain Farmers and Merchants National Bank Your funds are kept in absolute security. Payment by cheek provides indisputable receipts in the form of returned canceled checks. Payment by check saves many a long trip; saves the trouble of making change and taking receipts.

Being a depositor with us acquaints ua with each other and lays the foundation for accommodation when you want to piece out your resources with a loan. Every courtesy and facility is rendered the small as well as the large depositor. Don't wait until you can begin with a large deposit. CROSS, 1'rcHident. public and the principal point of difference between that of the old flag is the absence of the crown from the new.

DELEGATES ATTEND MASS At 10:20 a. m. the officers, delegates and visitors formed in a line In front of the opera house and headed by the band the line of march proceeded to St. Bridget's church, where mass was held by Father Philip G. Scher.

This is a custom annually carried out by the lodge. VISITORS COMPLIMENT HANFORD All the delegates Monday were enthusiastic over the welcome which has been accorded them by the city in general and the excellent plans which have been made for their comfort by the local committee, which has charge of this work. One of the officers of the lodge stated to a Sentinel man that it is gratifying to see the number of townspeople who are wearing the colors of the lodge. He pointed out that this spirit on the part of the American people would go a long way toward making the future generations of the Portuguese better citizens, as the interest which is being taken in their work by the citizens of this country will form a bond of community Interest which will draw the sons of Portugal closer to the United States, Its institutions, and people. FIRST REGULAR SESSION At 2 o'clock the grand officers of the lodge met in front of the Artesia hotel, and with the I.

D. E. S. band us leaders marched to the opera house, where the first business meeting of the Grand Council was formally opened. This meeting is held behind closed doors and up to the present time no business has been transacted as the time ha3 been taken up with the seating of delegates.

The Grand Reception of the I. D. E. S. Held at the Hanford Opera House Monday Brought the Portuguese Americans and the Native Born Closer Together in the Bonds of Citizenship-Pertinent Questions of Interest to Both Were Discussed our civilization and do their part as law makers and citizens.

God raises up men for great and noble purposes and such a man was found among your nationality. Mr. Cosper designated that man as Mr. Teixoto, who 22 years ago, realizing that strength lies in combination, organized his brothers into an order without selfish or greedy motives to take care of the widow and the orphan, to help them In their needs and to see that the door of opportunity should open to the children of his brothers. That the audience might make the acquaintance of the gentleman who had accomplished all this.

Mr. Cosper called Mr. Teixoto to the front of the stage and introduced him to the assembly amid cheers and applause. Then in a deft and graceful manner the speaker presented Mr. Peixoto with a beautiful cane as a token of esteem from the Grand Council.

Too greatly overcome to respond, the past president called upon his brothers to express thanks In his behalf but as no one volunteered he spoke a few words of appreciation to his countrymen in Ills native tongue. STRONG SPEECH FROM THE JUDICIARY Judge Covert of the Kings county bench, was the next speaker and throughout his address he held the attention of his auditors by his forceful delivery and clear-cut arguments. He began by saying that he would talk to the lodge as Portuguese, although he realized that Americans are admitted to membership. As a nation, you have much to be proud ot. You have been a race of daring navigators whom the mystery and tragedy of the sea has never daunted.

You have also been explorers upon the unbroken and trackless lands, but 1 will leave the writing of your achievements to historians and speak to you as residents of California. Adapted to a land of fertile soil you found conditions here similar to your native country and by nature qualified to the work you turned your energies to farming, and that you chose this field of activity was fortunate for you an-1 for the state. Exercising your talents you made rapid progress, being men and women ready to work and only asking a chance, the samo- which 011 readily found here. As yet the resources of California have scarcely been touched and untold opportunities are awaiting men and women with ambition who ill till her soil, and the success of the Portuguese Is well known. You have become successful farmers and merchants.

You have your own public buildings, your societies and your homes. According to your own statement you came here without -a dollar and with a spirit ot sticktoitiveness you have gained tor yourselves a competency and have become useful citizens and residents. And Just a word concerning domestic relations. None showed more wisdom than President Roosevelt or advocated a more commendable thing than he when he preached the doctrine of large families; Roosevelt is a friend of the stork and the Portuguese adhere to his doctrine. The life of a child here is Ideal.

There is no cold or hunger. Blessed by the products of the farm and education he can pluck the grape, the peach or cut a watermelon. Compare with the babies born those nurtured upon impure food. Is it any wonder that people cry back to the farm and field' where useful citizens are produced? Judge Covert told of the help which the Canadian government is extending to those who will come and till her soil, and he said that their wisdom is obvious as such procedure will enrich their country and rear a good population which can be called upon 25 years hence to discharge the functions ot government. AMERICANS PESSIMISTIC Speaking of this country Judge Covert said: We are prone to bo too pessimistic we expect perfection, forgetting that mortals are human.

Try and find some thing in your laws, your public servants and officials which Is commendable If you look as earnestly for the good as you do for the bad you will find something to commend. I have heard public speakers challenge the patriotism of my countrymen and hold the constitution up to ridicule and their efforts found applause. Our nation was built upon the proper theory and our citizens, tor the most part are loyal, although one might think from the knocking that Is being done that we are on the point of disintegrating Young men be considerate of youf government and its people and not too ready find fault. You Portuguese have reaped the benefits you owe something to us. You are Industrious and- law-abiding and others might profit by emulating your example, but you must seek the culture of government and education.

Your children should be sent to school that may be-como good citizens. Take them by tho hand and direct them for the wealth and welfare of tho country that they may be ready enlist at a moments notice In the cause of war (Continued on page ton) THE GRAND COUNCIL IS NOW TRANSACTING THE ROUTINE BUSINESS NEW DELEGATES ARRIVE With bands playing and flags waving the San Francisco special, bearing five hundred delegates and officers of the I. D. E. drew inio the Southern Pacific depot Sunday at 6 o'clock.

Nearly a thousand people were at the station to bid the visitors welcome and to escort them to their hotels. The special was made up of one baggage car, five coaches and one observation car. It left Oakland Sunday morning at 9:58 with a large delegation on board and picked up the re mainder on the way, a great part of the visitors coming from points in the San Joaquin valley. On the train was the I. D.

E. S. 20-piece band of Oakland with Henry Kigeria as leader and they proved tl emselves to be real musicians before they were fairly out of their car. Previous to the arrival of the special the local branch of the lodge, headed by the officers and the Hanford band, marched from the headquarters of the I. D.

E. S. on Irwin street to the depot and while waiting Tor the train the hand entertained the large crowd which had gathered. WELCOMED IX FINE SHAPE After hand shakes and welcomes had been exchanged the delegates and members fell into line and with the local and the Oakland hand in the lead marched to the corner of Irwin and Sixth, where the immense crowd was again treated to a musical program by the two bands. The headquarters was the scene of great activity, for as soon as the delegates could conveniently do so they were registerd and whisked away in automobiles to the quarters which had already been Becured for them.

The work of registration and housing was not completed until nearly eight o'clock. The given quarters at the Hotel Vendome and the Artesia was crowded to its capacity. Most of the visitors, however, have found accommodations in private homes throughout the city. GRAND OFFICERS The following officers of the Grand Council of the I. D.

E. S. were on the special: John Brass of Santa Maria, supreme president; J. S. Martinez of Watsonville, supreme vice-president; F.

J. Rose of Oakland, supreme secretary; M. llenas of Oakland, supreme treasurer; M. C. George of Oakland, grand marshall; I.

Oliver of Edenvale, Inside guard; Frank Pine of Stockton, outside guard; and the following directors: M. S. Peixoto of Norwalk, J. F. Prioste of Haywards, M.

S. Silva of Sacramento, A. Lenelra of Concord, J. B. Avila of Merced, and J.

C. Silvelra of San Leandro. These gentlemen, with M. F. Nunes of this city, constitute the entire directorate.

Many more visitors were brought into the city Sunday by the regular trains and Monday it was estimated that nearly a thousand I. D. E. S. members and friends were housed in Hanford.

SEVERAL INITIATIONS The only meeting Sunday night was the one held by the members of the Supreme Council at the Odd Fellows hall at which twenty neophytes were initiated. MEANING OF I. D. E. S.

Many Sentinel readers have inquir-ed the significance of the initials I. D. E. which designate the lodge organization now holding grand convention here. For their benefit we will say that translated into English the letters mean The Brotherhood Cf the Divine Saints' SpirlL" MEETING MONDAY MORNING The first formal meeting of the D.

E. S. delegates was held Monday In the opera house at 9 o'clock with a good crowd in attendance. The official programs were distributed and announcement made of the form cf the line of parade to the Catholic church. The program is a very attractive little booklet, made up of twenty pages printed on pale green glazed paper with red ink, and containing cuts of the public library, Odd Fellows hall and the county court house.

The cover is a dark green and red, the official colors of the lodge. The yellow badges which admit the wearer to the meetings of the lodge were also given out. It Is unofficially announced that there Is In the general I. D. E.

S. fund, an Increase of $12,000 over last year. POLITICAL UNREST OF MOTHER COUNTRY REFLECTED A heated discussion arose ft the meeting Monday as to whether the old flag, representative of the past monarchical regime of Portugal, should be carried In the march to the church. The lodge has officially recognized the new republic of Portugal but the old flag still hears the crown, Indicative of the monarchy, and many of the delegates were against carrying it at the head of the line. A great burst of enthusiasm was elicited from the delegates when one of the number arose and declared that this Is a free country and that every man should be allowed to carry whichever flag ho chooses and that the prlnctpnl thing should be the carrying of the stars and stripes.

After a half-hour of heated discussion it wus decided to carry both the flag of the republic and the old flag of the numnrehy, with Old Glory. All the small flags which have been used In decorating the city are the emblems of the new Portuguese re JUDD SMITH, Cashier. SPECIAL PHIZES ANNOUNCED FAIR COMMITTEE NAMES SPE CIAL AWARD LIST SOME NICE PRIZES The committee which has charge of the arranging for special prizes have issued a list of awards which will be made at the county fair with more to follow later. Tim awards cover quite a range of events from prizes for a baby show to a purse for running shetlands. The committee has met with plenty encouragement in their efforts to secure special attractions for the fair visitors and before the list is complete it will cover a number of events not yet scheduled.

Following is the list of events and prizes announced up to date: Tlie Deacon Lumber Company of Lemooie offers a prize of $25 for the best display of community products, competition to he between Stratford mil vicinity. Island and vicinity and I.einoore and vicinity. Co. will give the piizes for the baby show, the same which will he announced later. Mr.

Edwards of the Vogue, ofi'ers a 2ne riding skirt to the young lady showing the greatest skill in riding A borrowed horse ran he used and the competition Is open to local ladies only. Mr. A. E. Gribl offers a pretty gold ring to the young lady uader sixteen showing the greatest skill in riding.

This event is open to the ladles if Kings county only. The following prizes are given for the purpose of bringing the five-gaited saddle horses and trick horses to entertain the visitors: A prize of $20 for the best and $10 for second and $5 for the third will be given in the saddle stallion class, five-gaited and any age, Five-gaited class, free for all. First $15, second $10. Five-gaited class, mare or stallion. First $20, second $10.

Novelty class. For the horse showing the greatest intelligence, every gate and trick considered and In fact anything which the horse can do out of the ordinary. Each stunt to count one point. First $20, second $10. Mr.

H. J. Noyes of the Bruner harness shop offers a fine saddle to young lady displaying the greatest skill in riding and driving. Borrowed horses may be used in this event also and the competition Is open to Kings county ladies only. George Aydlott offers $10 for the Shetland pony winning the quarter-mile dash, second prize will be a bridle.

Andy Ayers has been appointed superintendent at the fair grounds and with a force of men he is now at work up the track, grand stands, and the grounds and buildings. By the end of the week things will begin to look spick and span. Twenty-four more head of blooded cattle were entered In the fair lists this morning and the stock entries are assuming big proportions. VISIT BY SANTA FE OFFICIAL W. G.

Dozier, general agent for the Santa Fe, with headquarters at Stock-ton, was a visitor lu this city Tuesday, his mission here being in regard to the distribution of the postal cards descriptive of the San Joaquin valley that have been Issued by the Santa Fe company. It was the Intention of Mr. Dozier to bring the question of the distribution of the cards before the Chamber of Commerce, but ns that body is not yet in fairly working order he made no effort to go before the organization but confined his work to a conference with J. E. Dold, the local Santa Fe agent, and to visiting the places where the cards are placed for distribution.

He left Tuesday nfter-noon for Bakersfield. 10 ASK REHEARING IN CELEBRATED RAI8INCASE PROCEEDINGS MAY BE KEPT IN COURT FOR THREE YEARS LONGER An application for a rehearing is to be made to the supreme court of California in th case of tho California Raisin Groaer-j' Association Abbot'. This is liie o.ie upon which a de-li-ion ua-. it-ii-nly rendered by the supreme court affirming the decision of Superior Judge (it urge E. Church of Fresno in favor of the plaintiff.

In effect the decision of the supreme as well as superior court means that about 25u0 raisin growers who were overpaid fur the raisins at the time the association was in existence must now return the excess amount to he distributed among those who were underpaid. The application for a rehearing will of course be based on technical grounds, and though the 2500 defendants are represented by almost every law firm in Fresno as well as many from abroad the motion will in all likelihood be tarried to the supreme court again through the legal firm of Everts Ewing. Upon the action of the supremo court on the application for rehearing will depend the question as to how soon (if at alii tile underpaid raisin growers will receive their money. Should the motion be denied the overpaid growers will probably be compelled to make their payments within two or three months. But should the application be granted the case will practically be reopened again, and two or three years may be consumed In securing a second decision from the supreme court Fresno Herald.

WILL OPEN A GROCERY STORE Mrs. R. Lake has having built a building at 306 East Seventh street, in which she will open a grocery store, while Mr. Lake will conduct a barber shop in the same building. The workmen will soon have the structure completed.

DELANO BONDS BRING PREMIUM The recently voted school bonds in the Delano high school district have been sold at a premium of $1628. J. II. Dopkins I3 here enjoying a week or more attending to his ranch business. Mr.

D. is fairly in his elements while in his old home city. Special Prices ON School Shoes FOR BOYS and GIRLS FOR TI1E BOY Neat appearing calf lace shoes made of solid, wear-resisting leather throughout. A genuine money-saver at the following prices: 94 lo 1.1 95c 1.14 (0 2 24 to 54 IM.45 FOR THE G1I1L Button or lace. Made of plump kid with good heavy solid leather soles, dressy as well as serviceable.

84 to 114 to 2 $1.40 24 to 7 1.70 Reliable Footwear Hanford California The opera house was- artistically decorated and filled to its capacity Monday night when Chairman H. P. Brown opened the grand reception, tendered the officers and representatives of the Grand Council by the members of Flor Acoreana, No. 44, I. D.

E. and the municipal officers and citizens of Hanford. While the red. white and blue predominated la the general decorative scheme the red and green of Portugal was generously Interwoven with the stars and stripes of America, and the new flags of the Portuguese republic hung under the same roof with the old flag of the extinct Portuguese monarchy. The stage was occupied by the chairman, officers of the Grand Council, the speakers of the evening and the Misses Rosalind Fair weather, Portia Newport, Elvera Gomes and Ester Grabow; also Prof.

Fairweather and II. G. Rullard. Flowers, banners and flags draped gracefully at the rear of the stage wjth a foreground of green woods to relieve the brilliant colors of the national emblems while flowers adorned the tormentor entrances and the speakers stand. A four-piece orchestra composed of Mrs.

C. D. Ford, piano; Floyd Engle-beck, violin; F. II. Gridin, base viol, and Carol Ford, cornet, entertained the audience before the opening of the regular program and furnished an eminently satisfactory accompaniment to the vocal numbers on the program.

MT OWN UNITED STATES" Chairman II. P. Brown formally opened the reception with a welcome to the visitors, delivered In behalf of the entire city. He said that the people should feel highly honored In being given the privilege of acting as hosts to the I. I).

S. and complimented the local lodge on the spirit it displayed in bringing the convention to this city. Chairman Brown introduced Prof. Fairweather with the following words: Our own Prof. Fairweather will sing for us Our Own United States." A beautiful and inspiring song under any circumstances, the rendition by such an Impressive looking patriarch as Prof.

Fairweather only added to the usual feeling of reverence which this national song jewel elicits and on the second chorus the crowd rose to its feet and Joined Its voice with that of the singer. So hearty was the applause at the finish that the Professor was compelled to respond to an encore and the state song of California mingled with the echoes of My Own United States." MAYOR PRO TEM PRESENTS KEY Chairman Brown next introduced Mr. David Gamble, who In the absence of Mayor Barney, is the pro tem executive of the city and therefore delegated to welcome the visitors to the hospitality of Hanford. Mr. Gamble deplored the absence of Mayor Barney which placed him In such a position and then with a few timely remarks he welcomed the lodge and Its members and turned the large golden key of the city over to President Brass of the I.

D. E. S. That gentleman responded in his native tongue and declared his inability to adequately express his thanks and appreciation. He called upon his brothers In the lodge to make their acts, while in the city, an expression of their thanks.

At this Juncture a telegram was received from Mayor Barney at Denver and was read from the stage. The mayor expressed his disappointment at not being able to extend his welcome personally hut he wished the lodge a happy visit on behalf of himself and the city end congratulated the delegates and members on the general prosperity of the lodge, closing with the hope that nothing would occur to mar their pleasure while here. HISTORY OF THE I. D. E.

S. Master of Ceremonies, L. Freitas of Stockton was introduced, and in behalf of President Brass thanked the city and its representatives for the hearty hospitality extended. He referred to the remark which Mr. Gamble made when the key was turned over to the lodge that, the town is wide open to you, and said he would keep Mr.

Gamble busy on Sundays. Taking up the serious aspect of the pleasantry Mr. Freitas remarked that the Sunday closing ordinance. In force in this city, meets with the approval of the I. D.

E. S. lodge. He then gave a brief history of the lodge, telling how It was founded In San Jose 22 years ago with a membership of ten people who had banded together to help their countrymen in cases where death had visited the families and lack of funds had rendered a decent burial an impossibility. He spoke of the founders of the lodge and thanked the kind fate which had allowed these same men to be present on this occasion.

He pointed out the first president, Mr. M. S. Peixoto, who was seated upon the stage, and that venerable gentlemnn modestly arose and acknowledged the prolonged applause. Mr.

Freitas stated that the organization had numbered nineteen presidents at its head and they are all present tonight." He told how the membership had grown from 10 to 7000 and how $174,000 has been collected in a general treasury besides benefits paid amounting to $700,000. He said that the lodge does not restrict Its membership to one nationality but Invites the best men of the country to become members. The I. D. E.

S. hymn was rendered by a mixed quartette consisting of the Misses Rosalind Fairweather and Portia Newport, and Prof. Fairweather and H. G. Bullard.

As the assembly arose to Its feet for My Own United States" so was the compliment returned to the visitors by the rising of the entire audience while the song of the I. D. E. S. was being sung.

KINGS COUNTYS ORATOR SPEAKS The Hon. E. T. Cosper was next Introduced as Kings county's orator, and began his address by propounding the following which had been given him to unravel: If there are 10,000 goslings in California, how many Por-tu-geese ars there in Hanford?" Mr. Cosper said that the attributes of the Portuguese are good government and order and his reference to the young Portugal republic brought forth cheers and applause.

He spoke of the lineal history of the race and declared that in Portuguese veins courses the blood of the ancient royal Romans, Spanish and Italians. In referring to the many flags upon the walls he Bald: The U. S. can afford to have other emblems alongside of hers If uppermost In the hearts and minds of the people is the emblem of America. Referring to the material benefits which this country has derived from the Portuguese he continued: These people, frugal and in dustrious, have taken the lands of Kings county and where there was barrenness they have built homes and become prosperous where the American farmer remained poor.

Mr. Cosper also referred to the fact that the dairy business in this county ten years ago was almost a nonenlty and pointed out how the Portuguese by industry and perseverance have made two blades of grass where there was only one, to grow and caused two gallons of milk, where there was only one, to flow. He spoke of the sons of Portugal, numbering In their nationality in Kings county, some of the leading citizens of the leading county, of tho leading state, of the lending nation of the world. Mr. Cosper In oiled the love of the Portuguese for their fatherland, but bade them remember that they did not have the liberty In their native country that they enjoy here but were ground down by taxes to support a government In which they had no voice.

He told them to remember how the door of opportunity had beckoned them to the western hemisphere and that in return they should adapt themselves to TUESDAYS PROCEEDINGS The grand council of the I. D. E. S. lodge went into regular session Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock with three hundred delegates present and about 200 visitors.

The delegation was enlarged by the arrival from Oakland of twelve more members, prominent among which is Mr. A. B. Camara, editor of the Uniao Portuguese, the official publication of tne I. D.

E. S. The morning session was occupied with receiving the reports of the officers and committees and the routin' work of organization preparatory to the long grind of business which will follow. A number of amendments were made upon the by-laws of tho lodge and a number of new laws enacted. The minutes of the last meet it were also read and approved.

Two committees were appointed, one of them to audit the financial re port which will be submitted to the gathering later in the week The following gentlemen compose that committee: F. J. Cunha, M. B. Camara.

A. M. Martin, F. Rose and F. Araujo.

A publicity committee was also ajv-pointed to give the news of the meetings to the press with the following personnel: F. Araujo, A. J. Perry and M. B.

Camara. Mr. Camara will take care of the outside press while the other two gentlemen will give their reports to the local rapers. A. J.

Perry was appointed a committee to respond by telegraph to the letter received from Mayor Barney and read before the reception Monday night. FINANCIAL REPORT When council convened Tuesday af ternoou at 2 o'clock the financial report was made public. This repoit shows that there is now In the reserve fund in the special fund in the general fund $2,173.89, or a total in the treasury of $174,767.13. The lodge has paid out in benefits during the last year and a total In benefits of during the 22 years of existence of the lodge. THE I.

D. E. S. BAND The music for the Grand Lodge session is being furnished by the 1. D.

E. S. Band of Oakland, of which H. F. Flgueiro Is the director.

The organization renders excellent music, both on the march and in concert work. Director Figueiro's organization is composed of the following musicians: Solo cornets, M. R. Silva nud J. S.

Oliver; first cornets, Antonio de Souza and Joe Viera; solo clarionette. John King; first clarionette, J. R. Silva; second clarionette. Manuel Gonzalves; Eb clarionette, Joe Lunha; baritones, Henry Flgueiro and II.

Bettencourt; solo trombone, Joe Lewis; first trombone, Manuel Soares; second trombone, Tony Moriera; solo alto, Tony Garcia; first alto, Manuel Garcia; second alto, Manuel Gomes; Eb tubas, Joe Cardoza and A. P. Ier-riera; base drum, V. Santos; snare drum, Joe Angel. SANITARY TOWELS The Hanford grammar school has introduced for use in the wash rooms of the several buildings the sanitary paper towels.

The article conies In rolls, the takes being perforated, and when once used are thrown away. In one of the rooms on the opening day a boy with rather a smutty face was sent to the wash room to clean up. He scrubbed his face, then amused himself by tearing off enough towels to fill a basket. The average teacher has many little troubles to coutend with..