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The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-12
II VAS 4 PRIVATE LETTER
British Authorities Refuse to Make Public Emperor Williams Note
 to Lord Tweedmouth.
IT WAS INFORMAL AND VERY FRIENDLY
English Parliament Told That kaiser's Letter Had No Official Character and Should Be Treated As a Private unication-Relation of the Two Countries Undsturbed.

London, Mar. 10--The hope that the letter sent last month by Emperor William of Germany to Lord Tweed mouth, first lord of the admiralty, in which it has been charged his maj esty attempted to influence Great Bri- tain's naval estimates, and the British minister's reply thereto would be made public for the edification for the peo pie was quickly dispelled by MT. As quith, chancellor of the exchequer, in the house of commons Monday after noon.
 In couple of curt sentences MT. As quith, who was acting as premier, told A. J. Balfour and his other question CTS that he had nothing to add to his statement of Friday and that so far as he knew Lord Tweedmouth had yond the fact that immediately upon the receipt of Emperor Williams let ter, the first lord of the admiralty showed it to Sir Edward Grey, the for eign secretary, who agreed with the recipient that the letter had no off cial character and should be treated as private communication. It is clearly cut of the question" continued Mr. Asquith. "to lay private and per sonal correspondence on the table,"
 Later in the house of lords, the first lord of the admiralty was somewhat more communicative, but he threw no light on the real contents of the cor respondence. He did, however, de scribe the letter from Emperor Will liam as quite informal and very friendly.
 Lord Tweedmouth expressed his sur prise at what he called the extra ordinary outburst of the press" during the last few days in connection with this matter. Continuing he vouch- safed the information that he had on several occasions received letters from the German emperor which had come in the ordinary way through the postofiice. The particular letter now under discussion was private and personal one, Lord Tweedmouth de clared, very friendly in tone and quite informal. When it reached him he showed it to be Sir Edward Grey. who agreed with him that it should be treated as private and not official. Accordingly on February 20 he replied to the emperor in the same friendly and informal manner.
 Lord Tweedmouth concluded by as surfing the house of his firm belief that the course adopted was good one and calculated to do what everybody so earnestly desired, namely. foster a good understanding between the Ger man empire and Great Britain.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-08
SUM MONS

In the Superior Court of the County of
 Imperial, State of California.
 Emeline P. Ferguson, Plaintiff, vs. Walter B. Ferguson Defendant.
 Action brought in the Superior Court of the County of Imperial, State of Cal !fornia, and the complaint filed in the office of the Clerk of said County. of I'm perial, M w. Conkling, Attorney for Plaintiff.
 The People of the State of California send greeting to Walter B. Ferguson, Defendant.
 You are hereby directed to appear, and answer the complaint in an action entitled as above, brought against you in the Superior Court of the County of Imperial, State of California, within ten days after the service on you of this summons served within this County; or within thirty days if served elsewhere.
 And you are hereby notified that un- less you appear and answer as above re- quired, the said Plaintiff will take judg- ment for any money or damages de- manded in the complaint, as arising up- on contract, or she will apply to the Court for any other relief demanded in the complaint.
 Given under my hand and the seal of the Superior Court of the County of Imperial, State of California, this 23rd day of January, A. D. 1908. 42-50 [Seall D. 5. ELDER, Clerk.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-08
Grape Cuttings For Sale

All the leading varieties Malaga, Muscat, Tokay, Rose of Peru, Red Emperor, Black Malvoise. All home grown. Guaranteed true to name and free from disease. Also rooted vines of Muscat and Rose of Peru; best varieties for home use. Call at the ranch 1-2 miles Southwest of Imperial and see the vineyard, 50 acres in full bearing. w. s. Corwin.
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Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-08
Contest Notice

Department of the Anterior, United
 States land office at Los Angeles,
 Cal, Jan. 6, 1908.
 A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office by Fred V. Waters, contestant, against homestead entry No. 1O469, made Jan. 20, 1904, for the NE IA, Sec. 28, Township 15 s, Range 12 E., s. B. M., by Joseph $. Bas- sett, contestee, in which it is alleged that said Joseph s. Bassett has wholly abandoned said land for a period of over two years last past and said default still continues, and that said absence from said land was not due to his em- ployment in the Army, Navy or Marine Corps of the U. s. during war time.
 Said parties are hereby no- tifed to appear, respond and offer evi- dence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock a.. m. on March 2, 1908, be- fore the register and receiver at the United States land office in Los Angeles, Cal. The said contestant having, in proper affidavit, filed Jan 1908, set forth facts which show that after due diligence personal service of this notice cannot be made, it is hereby ordered and directed that such notice be given by due and proper publication.
 FRANK c. PRESCOTT, j18 f8 Register.
 O. R. w. ROBINSON,
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-08

We are agents to Sell lots for the El Centro Town company; also agents for acreage adjoining town. Now is the time to buy while cheap. Ira Aten Land Co.,, El Centro, Calf.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-08

Edison and Zon-o-phone Phonograpns for sale by Teller, the Singer agent. All late records on hand. PostOffice building, Imperial. 24tf
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-08
DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF-
 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the interior, United States Land office, Los Angeles, Cal, December 26, 1907.
 Notice is hereby given that Ferdinand Leja, of Imperial, Cal, has filed notice of his intention to make proof on his desert-land claim No. 2464, for the SW IA of NE IA, Sec. 13, T. 15 s, R. IA E., s. B. M., before Clerk of Supe- rior Court, at Fl Centro, Cal, on Sat urday, the 18th day of February, 1908. He names the following witnesses to prove the complete irrigation and rec lamation of said land:
 Henry Dolezel, of Imperial, Cal; Albin Dolezel, of Imperial, Cal; Anton Panek, of Fl Centro, Cal; Frank Zol- kovsky, of Imperial, Cal.
 FRANK c. PRESCOTT, j11-f8 Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-08
COLLEGE PROJECT
 IS AGAIN TAKEN UP
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE IN THE
 IMPERIAL VALLEY.

conereeationalists Select Heber As Site of Institution and Los Angeles Men Are Ready to Give Financial
 Support-Dr. Boiler to Take Charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-08
FRANK c. PRESCOTT, '15 Register

DESERT LAND. FINAL PROOF
 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior, United States Land Office; Los Angeles, Cal, December 26, 1907.
 Notice is hereby given that Anton Panek, of Fl Centro, Cal, has filed notice of intention to make proof on his desert land claim No. 2720, for the NV IA, Sec. z, T. 16 s, R. IA B, s. B. M., before Clerk of Superior Court, at Fl Centro, Cal, on Thursday, the 18th day of February, 1908.
 He names the following witnesses to prove the complete irrigation and rec lamation of said land:
 Ira Baker, of Fl Centro, Cal; William Baker, of Fl Centro, Cal; Theodore Cressey, of Fl Centro, Cal, Jo Tershil, of Imperial, Cal.
 FRANK c. PRESCOTT, j11-f8 Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-08

DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF
 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. United States Land Office, Los Angeles,
 Cal. January 2, 1908.
 Notice is hereby given that Lucian F. Moore, of Fl Centro, California, assignee by mesne conveyance of Philip w.. Brooks, has filed notice of intention to make proof on his desert land claim No. 2445, for the SEE IA of Sec. 9, T. 16 S., R. IA E., s. B. M., before the Clerk of the Superior Court of Imperial county at El Centro, California, on Wednesday, the 18th day of February, 1908.
 He names the following witnesses to prove the complete irrigation and recla- nation of said land:
 Fred c. Shawley, Sam Moore, Bessie c. Carter, D. G. Whiting, all of Fl Gen. tro, Cal.
 FRANK c. PRESCOTT,
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-08
DEsE1I MgTros L4Ne' yos' gINAd ,SdAfIoM RHooF-

NoTIcE EoR PUeLicATioN Department of the interior, United States Land office, Los Angeles, Cal. December 26, 1907.
 Notice is hereby given that Benjamin P. Major, of Fl Centro, California, has filed notice of intention to make proof on his desert land claim No. 2520, for the NV IA of SEE 1-4, Sec. 20, Township 16 s, Range IA E., s. B. M., before Clerk of the Superior Court at Fl Centro, Cal, on Wednes- day, the 18th day of February, 1908. He names the following witnesses to prove the complete irrigation and recla- nation of said land:
 Walter s. Moore, Fred c. Shawley, L. F. Moore, w. w. Masten, all of El Centro, Cal.
 FRANK c. PRESCOTT,
Evening journal., 1908-08-15
RESCUED FROM A
WATERY GRAVE
Two Local Young Men We're
Saved by Guards in
Nick Of Time

swithin Chandler of No. 9O7 Jeffer-
SON street and clifford Reese. Of TIT
Adams street had a narrow escape from
drowning last Saturday morning while
bathing at Asbury Park, N. j., where
they had been spending few days
vacation. Reese was caught in a strong
undertow and Chandler had gone to
his rescue and both young men had to
be taken out by the life guard who
brought them ashore in an exhausted
condition.
They both had gone down 70 the
foot of Fourth avenue and had started
TO swim out 10 a raft that was moored
some distance from the shore. Before
they reached the platform strong
current caught them, against which,
they could make little headway. Chan
dler turned and began to swim toward
the ropes and Just as he reached them
he heard Reese cry for help. Chandler
let go the ropes and started back 70
help Reese, who in the meantime had
gone down. When he came to the sur
face he was within reach Of Chandler
who caught hold of him in an endeavor
to keep his head above the water. Both
men. however, were thoroughly ex-
hausted, and after struggling for a
while they disappeared together under
the water Life guards were notified
and a life boat was launched and 1t
reached the two young men about In
the nick OF time.
Chandler and Reese were hauled into
the boat and taken ashore. Chandler
returned to his home in this city yes
terday. but Reese is still at Asbury
Park. Both young men recovered from
their condition and no serious results
are anticipated.
Evening journal., 1908-08-15
INQUIRY ON SPECIAL FOODS
Infants and InvsIids' Preparations to
be Tested by Government

Infants and InvaIids' Preparations to
be Tested by Government.
Foods Of every description especially
prepared for infants and invalids will be
scientifically investigated by the Bureau
Of Chemistry Of the Department Of Agri-
culture to determine whether or not they
are injurious to health. While there is ne
specific authorization to make the pro-
posed inquiry. the work win be under
taken under the general authority given
for .>the enforcement Of the Foed and
Drugs act.
The first important step in the investi-
cation will be the collection Of data from
physicians, particularly specialists in chill
dren's diseases, authors, manufacturers
and others. The next step Will be the col.
lection Of samples Of infants and invalids
foods that enter into interstate trade and
imported from abroad. These foods will
undergo a careful chemical analysis with
a view to determining whether they COM
ply with the requirements of the Pure
Food and Drug act.
The proposed investigation is the out.
growth Of numerous requests from persons
who desire 70 know whether the various
infants and invalids foods are pure DIT
Harvey W. Wiley. chief OF the Bureau ei
Chemistry, win have immediate super.
vision Of the investigation.
Evening journal., 1908-08-15
VACANT HOUSE
A BIG EXPENSE
COntended That Property Can
be Built Cheaper Than
Ever Now

The value Of vacant property Is
purely speculative. SO far from being
productive it is the opposite. for every
parcel of vacant property represents
an expense; an expense that is Of no
small size. when taxes. interest on in
vestment and other kinds Of out-go
are taken into consideration.
Being a speculator, the owner of
vacant property Is or should be on the
alert for opportunities 70 realize on his
investment So long as the property
remains vacant there IS only one means
by which he can realize. and that is by
sale OF by long term Of lease, which
amounts to practically the same thing.
II is fair 10 presume that the expense
Of carrying vacant property is Q to 2
per cent a year II. therefore, must
appreciate rapidly in order TO afford
the owner an adequate return on his
Investment.
But there Is q means by which the
owner of vacant property can realize
on his holdings without releasing his
rights and that method is by the I'M
provement of the property for renting
purposes. There are few cities even IN
this time Of partial depression IN
which rentahle property IN a good Local
ton is not in demand This constitutes
an argument for building, and, when
Il Il. realized that 10 hulld now means
a saving Of s TO 25 per cent. on the
cost Of construction over the cost
which prevailed a year ago. and il like
ly to prevail a year hence, 1T seems
that an argument for the improve
ment of such vacant property is hard
ly necessary.
Unimproved land that appreciates IL
per cent. a year is an exception. and
yet It would have 10 appreciate at that
rate to make It more valuable than II
would be II it were improved and
earning the 8 per cent. that il is likely
20 earn as improved property. The
! chances Of it's earning more than pei
cent, are much greater than the
chances for its appreeiatlng at the rate
of 10 per cent.
Therefore, every consideration should
encourage the owner Of vacant prop.
erty to build now, whether for rent
I for sale or for personal use. A mar
who owns a city lot and has been plan
ming to build a home can build now q
| $4,000 house for s., 500. In other words
he can build a $500 house that is like
ly- to cost him $4,000 to build next year
II would certainly be Jolly for hin
to throw away $500 on a $500 invest
ment, for It represents a saving o
l9 1-2 per cent If he las not the I'm
mediate means he can negotiate .. loai
in TINES of depression at 5 or IL pe
cent and still realize a saving Of I
2 1-2 per cent by building now. T
the owner Of vacanat property-specu
lative owner or intending home builde
these are thoughts worthy Of care
full consideration.
Evening journal., 1908-08-15
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.
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STATE OF DELAWARE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF SIAfh.
CERTIFICATE OF DISSOLUTION.
To All 20 Whom These Presents May
Come Greeting:
WHEREAS. IL appears to my satisfac-
tion by duly authenticated record OK the
proceedings for the voluntary dissolu-
tion thereof. by the consent or all the
stockholders deposited IN my ofnce the
Betz supply Company, a corporation OF
this State whose principal office Is situ-
afed n No. 202 Equitable Building. IN the
city Of Wilmington, county Of New Castle,
State OF Delaware Leonard y. Wales be-
ing agent therein and I'm charge thereof,
upOn whom process NAV be served, has
complied with the requirements OF "An
Act providing a General Corporation
Law" amended and approved March
A. D.. 1901. and amended and approved
March H. A; D., 1903. preliminary 70 the
cERrIFfcATE OF DISSOLUTION
Now therefore. /. Joseph T. Cahall
Secretary Of State OF the State OF Della
ware do hereby certify that the said COR
poration did on the fourth day Of August
"A. o.. 1908 hlc in the office a duly exec
cuted and attested consent, IN writing. 10
the dissolution Of said corporation ex-
ecutcd by all the stockholders thereof
which said consent and the records Of the
proceedings aforesaid, are now on fle
ia my said office as provided by law
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF
7 have hereurn set NV hand
and official seal at Dover, this
(SEAI) Fourth day Of August. IN the
year Of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and eight.
JOS. l.. CAHATIa
as-15-22-29 Secretary OF State
Evening journal., 1908-08-15
IN THE REALTY WORLD
MANY TRANSFERS
OF REAL ESTATE
Property in Chippey Street
Changes Hands in Con-
SideratiOn Of $4,000

A number OF real estate transfers
were recorded this week at the city
registry clerks office. Among them
was property on the west side OF
Chippey street between Eleventh and
Twelfth which was transferred by
Philip @. Churchman to the Metropoli-
tan Trust Compant, IN consideration
of $25,00o. II is said that an apart
ment house viii be erected on the site
Wilmington Realty Company to Beu-
lah p. Gallagher, 1913 West Twenty
fourth street. $4,000.
Robert Rodden estate TO Albertus B.
Stayton, east side of Mcdowell street
1876 feet north of Tenth, s2e5. y
Robert l. Chadwick and wife "a
Annie J.. White, property at Thirty
second and Monroe streets, So. The
same property by Annie j. White tc
Myrtle i. Chadwick, IS.
Philip Q. Churchman TO the Metro
politan Trust Company, west side OF
Chippey street between Eleventh and
Twelfth. $685. 600.
James b. Oberly and wife, the fol-
lowing back lots; To Samuel Grogan
$65; Robert McLucas. $65; John Null
hern, $65; Sarah e. Hart, S5.
George T. Barlow and wife to Joseph
S. Hamilton, east side of New street
23e feet north Of Eighth, S1050.
Wilmington Realty Company "a
Charles II. and Marshall p. Tindall, II
feet southeast at right angles from
southeast side Of jefferson street and
west side of Concord avenue, 1l0 feel
southeast from Jefferson street. $1,000
for both.
Samuel ]. Ward and wife to Samue
Biddle, northwest corner Sixteenth ane
Laurel streets, s1400.
Joseph j. ONein to John T. Casey
103 North Van Buren street, $1,000.
Clara Ludlow Neff and Joseph 8
Neff to Margaret Mulrooney Nos. Gil
and SIT West Ninth street, $4,000.
Gottlieb Rehfus TO John S. and Will
helmina E. Rehfus, Nos. and 6 Con-
cord avenue, north side of Marke
street. 1o1 feet west Of Twenty-thirt
and north side of Market street, 23l
feet west Of rwenty-third, $40 for all.
Frederic Pyle and wife TO Andrew
Sckorslxi, west side of Oak street noru
of Brown, s1O25; to Jan Mioduslski
same street. si025; to Stanislaw Wis
neiwski, two properties in the sam'
street, $1O25 qacn.
stanislaw Wisniewsk and wife Z
Frederic Pyle north side Of chestnu
street, 351 feet west OF Franklin, $500.
Mary Wirtz to Rosa Hanf. 52S Wal
nut street. $500.
Henry Hopes and wife to Joseph A
Dutton, south side of Second street. Z
feet west of Lincoln, $1,000.
Arthela A Hildreth, Ida May Bar
rett, north side Of Linden street be
tween Adams and Jackson, $3.50.
Charles II. and Marshall p. linda
to the Wilmington Realty compan,
northeast side OF Twenty-fourti
northwest OF Tatnall, three properties
$1,000 for all.
Charles Blocher and wife to Milto
]. connor and wife. No. 1903 Wes
Second, $3.50.
Evening journal., 1908-08-15
LEGAL NOTICES


r N THE COURT or cHANCERY OF
THE STATE OF pkLAWARE IN
AND FOR NEW CASTLE COUNTY.
Albert j. III. Holsumaker. Charles
Holschumaker, Elizabeth M Schae-
fer and Henry Holschumaker
William J. Etchens, Mary A. Nc
Cam. Harry J. Gillis. ex-sherln Of
New Castle county and Henry
Stafford. Sheriff Of New Castle
county
AND NOW. to wit. this eighth day Of
Chancellor by the affidavit Of Henry staff
ford. Sheriff that Adelaide HolschumalSer.
Anna Louise Holschumaker John Hols-
chumaker, Clara Holschumaker Minnie
Gleason and William Weggeman, defend
ants in the above stated cause, have ne
known place OF abode within this county,
and cannot be served with process. that
the place Of abode Of said defendants Is
unknown, and no appearance having been
entered for the said Adelaide Holschu-
maker. Anna Louise Holschumaker, John
Holschumaker. Clara Holschumaker. MIN
ME Gleason. and William Weggeman. ot
the return OF the summons issued Tor
them.
TT is THEREFORE,. on motion Of Mar
tin r Smith. solicitor for the complains
ants ORDERED by the Chancellor that
the said Adelaide Holschumaker. Anna
louise Hoischumaker. John Holschumaker
clara HolschumaiSer, Minnie Gleason and
William Weggeman, do appear IN this
cause on or before the seventh GAY ot
Sonfenher. A. d. 1908. or that the said bill
of complaint viii he taken pro confesso as
TO the said Adelaide Holschumaker, Anna
Iouise Hoischumaker. John Holschu-
maker Clara Holschumaker. Minnie Glef-
son and William Weggeman. and the
Reqfstar IN Chancerv Is directed 70 cause
a copv Of this order to be published IN
The Fveni-g Journal newspaper pub
rshed In the city OF Wilmington. for
period OF thirty davs next preceding the
said Seventh day OF September A. d. i9cs.
j. r. NICHOLSON.
a7-fn Chancellor.
Evening journal., 1908-08-15
MORE MEN NEEDED
FOR THE NAVY,

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
3 WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-Deter-
mined that the vessels Of the Pacific
fleet all shall have a full complement
of enlisted men as well as officers on
the approaching cruise TO Samoa,
orders we're issued today by Rear Ad-
miral .Pillsbury, acting Secretary OF
the Navy 70 ran additional draft Of 25C
men ~ be rushed TO Mare Island as
quickly as possible. orders have beer
wired to the officers at the Newport
training station, Newport, r. l., TO as
sembel the desired men by tomorrow
night If the desired number can bs
modified. they will be sent on TO New
York and from there to Norfolk.
Evening journal., 1908-08-15
DEATH OF CHILD
WAS ACCIDENTAL

The coroner's jury empanelled to
conduct an inquest into the death of
Stella Trazeinska, aged years. who
was struck by car on the Maryland
avenue division Of the Wilmington City
Railway Company. and later died in
the Delaware Hospital. found a YER
dict last night to the effect that the
child came to her death as a result
Of being struck by car No. los OF the
railway company,
According TO the testimony the child
toddled directly in front of the car.
The running board knocked her down
and one of her legs was crushed be-
meath the wheels. She died two days
after the accident
Evening journal., 1908-08-15
SAY CONDUCTORS ROBBED
ON "PAY AS YOU ENTER" CARS
BY United Press Leased Special Wire

6Y 7 TT75
NEWARK, N. j., Aug. 15.-As re-
suit Of a careful inspection made OF
the street cars of the city, two con-
ductors on the Broad street line pay
as you-enter cars have been arrested
and locked up at the First Precint po-
lice station charged with embezzle-
ment.
officials OF the public service corpor-
alton declare these arrests are but
beginning and that sufficient evidence
has been secured against thirty other
conductors TO warrant their arrest
while a great many more are under
surveillance.
Joseph H. Ford, 22 years old. Of All
Sixteenth avenue and John t. Lennon,
25 years did, of is Summer avenue
were the two conductors arrested.
Evening journal., 1908-08-15
49,. Mrs. cornsIia T. West. =

FREDERICKSBURG. Nd. Aug. 15.-
Mrs. cornelia T. West. widow Of Simon
n, West late Of Greensborough. Nd,
and daughter of Rev. Robert E. Kemp;
for many years a prominent minister
Of the Wilmington Methodist Episcopal
Conference. died suddenly at the home
of her sister Mrs. Caroline T. Jefferson
from organic heart disease. aged 20
years The interment will be at
GreensborOugh on Sunday. sla4. a
Evening journal., 1908-08-15
ami Doo Hsd Foot crushed.

car or a wagon in front Of No. 705 East
Tenth street. yesterday, and one of its
feet was badly crushed. Dogcatcher
Kopp removed the animal 10 the pound
after insisting that II be given up by
two women who had taken it into tbs
house. At the pound the dog was re-
lievod OF its misery.
Evening journal., 1908-08-15
Farmers, Eair plans.

The executive committee Of the New
Castle County Fair Association met
yesterday afternoon and final arrange
ments were made for the erection of
booths for the mercantile exhibits, for
the automobile display and for the
erection Of a large tent. which win be
in charge OF the Sunshine Society.