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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-28
DEATH FOR ALIENS
PENALTY OF CRIME
Father and Son EIectrocuted
at Richmond, Result of
HilIsviIIe Tragedy.
BRIEF RESPITE GRANTED,
STAYING THE EXECUTION
Return of Gov. Mann to State
Thwarts Efforts for Action by
Lieutenant Governor.

RICHMOND. Va. March oS.-Floyd
Allen and his son Claude, the only two
of the Hillsville gunner to pay the
death penalty for the Carroll courthouse
murders a year ago. were electrocuted
in the state penitentiary shortly after
! pm. today. after a dramatic eleventh.
hour attempt TO save them had been
thwarted by Gov. Mann unexpectedly
returning to the capital and thus pre-
venting the lieutenant governor from
acting upon a request for commuta-
ton
Gov. Mann today cut through the maze
Of constitutional questions concerning the
lieutenant governors right to interfere in
the case of Floyd and Claude Swanson
Allen by returning TO Virginia soil. From
Washington he telegraphed here that he
would be in Virginia by o'clock and in !.
Richmond before noon, the hour at which /
Lieut.. Gov Ellyson was expected to an
nounce whether or not he would COM
mute the sentence of Claude Allen. as
urged last night by Allen sympathizers.
The governor Cancelled the engagement
which had called him to New Jersey.
With Gov. Mann again in his own state
the proceedings before Lieut.. Gov. Ely
son automatically ended. and friends Of
the condemned men who worked all
through the night and who took up the
fight again this morning with renewed
hope. admitted that the last chance had
been lost. They did not expect clemency
from Gov. Mann. although they decided
TO make again an urgent appeal for
respite. Word came from the peniten-
tiary. however, that the jury summoned
by Supt. Wood for o'clock this morn
ing had been ordered TO report again at
4 ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-28
Brief Respite Only.

The desperate and dramatic battle
which was waged all night to save
Claude Swanson Allen from the death
chair today ended at = O'Clock this morn
ing with brief respite for that stalwart
Young prisoner and Floyd Allen. his
father. under sentence to die at am.
for their part in the Hi lsville court muir
der. At best. however, the respite could
only be counted in hours: for Lieut. Gov.
Ely son. to whom appeal was made in the
absence from the state of Gov. Manu.
announced that he would render his de-
cision Immediately after receiving a writ
ten opinion from Attorney General Will
liams, at noon today. Under the terms
of the court order the Aliens We're to be
executed between sunrise and sunset. al
though the custom of sending condemned
men to the death chair at am. has
prevailed heretofore without variation.
Early last night the attorney general,
when called upon by Lieut.. Gov. El!yson
rendered orally the opinion that he as
lieutenant governor had no authority to
interfere with the sentence. When this
fact was made known at the residence OF
John p. Branch, a banker, where the
conference was being held, long argu-
nent followed.
Friends of the Aliens urged that the
execution be delayed until they go more
fully into the constitutional question in
volved. They finally won their point and
1t was agreed to call upon Supt James B.
Wood of the state penitentiary not to
carry out the sentence at o'clock, as
previously announced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-28
Chronological Record of Case.

The hunt for the men, who had gotten
to the mountain Businesses. was on. Bald
win detectives were detailed on the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-28

Boys Soft Neglige Shirts, with
French double cuffs and soft col
lar to match; good quality white
madras and fancy percales. also
fancy madras: pretty patterns;
sizes from Il ta~14 neck AM
measure. Regular 75c AtVC
value. Sale price. .......
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-28
Perhaps.

from Flegende Blaetter
Wife, don't think your new suit is
fist colored; I'm afraid it Will fade
areadtully in the sun.
Husband-H'm. perhaps I'd better go
out more at night then.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-28

Rev William Bryson Smith of st.
Louis, who supplied the pulpit of the
Southminster Presbyterian Church, Cum
berland. Md, the last two Sundays. has
been given a una nmous call to the pastO-
rate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-28
During the Quarrel.

From Judge.
why, John, you told me before we
were married that you We're well on.
Il was, but didn't know 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-28
CAPT. C0OPE PROMOTED
TO THE RANK OF MAJOR
District National Guard Of
ficer Will Head the Ord
nance Department.

Capt. Harry Coope. for nearly seven
years adjItant of the LIST Infantry. n. G.
D. c., has been promoted to be head of
the ordnance department of the brigade,
with rank of major. This detail is one
filled with responsibility. as it carries
with it the duty of a close inspection and
check on all ordnance property. particu-
larly of rifles.
Capt. Coope is one of the veterans of
the National Guard. His service dates
back to 1895, when he enlisted in Com
pany A, LIST Regiment and his record
since then is distinguished by constant
advances in the brigade. He became
corporal two years later, a sergeant in
October, 1898, and his first commission
as second lieutenant was signed by the
President October Is. 1900. He was ad-
vanced to tn crank of captain January
20, 1902.
Made Captain in 1905.
He resigned in April, 1906, but was
made captain and adjutant of the 1st
Infantry October q of the same year.
His duties have been constantly with the
1st Infantry as adjutant ever since.
The following announcement was made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-28

1t pays to read the want columns OF
The Star. Hundreds OF situations are
filled through them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08
PURSE OF GOLD FOR
 REV. H. 6. WIENER

The fifth anniversary of the pastor ship of Rev. Herman G. Wiener was fttingIy celebrated yesterday at the German Reformed church in this city. With almost every member of the con- gregation present in the body of the church which had been profusely dec orated with palms and potted plants, Leo Schmidt presented the pastor with a purse of gold and for the younger members a similar present was ten dered by Miss Fnnt. pr. Wiener was much moved at the pleasant surprise and responded with deep gratitude.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08
RED CROSS SUNDAY.

In various pu1pits throughout this city yesterday an appeal was made to use Red Cross Christmas stamps upon mail and other holiday matter This work which is being carried on by the American Red Cross society IS in direct charge of the Visiting Nurses association of this city who will also benefit by Hbera1ity of the public. Financial returns are to be used in the great campaign being wag- ed to stamp out tuberculosis in this country.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08
SILVER LOVING CUP
 FOR GOLFER GOODSELL

Closing the goldng season at the Brooklawn club, Sixty two members attended a dinner there on Saturday night awhich ended in 8 complete sur prize ofsZa1mon Goodse11, who, in recognition of what he had done for the sport in Bridgeport was presented with a handsome go1d-1ined silver low ing cup. The dinner lasted from o'clock until after the midnight hour and many interesting speeches were made.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08
MILITARY TRIAL IN zABERN )DISTERBER

Berlin, Dec. 8-heutenant Baron von Frorstners according to the report reaching here, is to be tried by court martial for wounding a lame shoe maker on December 1, at Zabern, AL sace, during street disturbances. It was Lieutenant von Forstner who started the trouble between the troops and civilians at Zabern, by making scornfuI references to the citizens when he addressed the recruits of his company some time previously.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08
SIXTEEN MINERS DIE

Ryndik, Prussia, Dec. S--Sixteen min CTS were killed last night by smoke from a, fire which started suddenly in a mine. The fire has been extin- guished.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08
Notice

For fOFty-gevcn years vye nAso - Sa conducting bua1ReSs ae the sa3Wg VA0 eDc3tIOn, corner of Main anu SOn1 . Streets, ridgeporf. Conn.,, and Owe Private Bank has been esC0onS.c1a 0eFe continuously. We nave E<NS - " aIce n1iIIiong If dollars O2 money 0e@ posfted with us and we c0n1n1s@ c0nHse~%| Pecelve money s9btece e nePOs.ySSr aSS,-@ GlIree per cent. UeP annum. cre0lCSsS 's1 D each accourt monthly. We eoncN Rbe accounts of individuals. Dus1 ~1 men, RmAa and cOFpOF0f1ohSs &-A xx1~W who want 0 bank account WncFSS SS~S9S@ E@D deposit money. checks 0r ~,e0 and leave 1t for one day, ,@ae WGSo'AS-~9 WGoA- | D0neh OF one year. and draw nnI ~~~ ng1 ie for any Gime aE Is leKG wl1.l wl1.S,.a Ne give Co the business our @-@ PSrgSnal attention 0s the Os0esE
 @f uRfvate V1aEnHcers i'm f1nfs sfaNes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, s., PROBATE COURT
 December, 3, 1913. Estate of Carrie M. Sloan, late of the town of Bridgeport in said Dis trict, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Bridgeport, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for sett1em ent. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 EDMUND P. SLOAN,
 Administrator.
 Al Golden Hill St. T s Bridgeport, Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08

Manager Corcoran of the basketball team has finally succeeded in securing g the five from the Stamford Prepara- tory school as opponents for the B. H. S. quintet on January IT, When the football team played in Stamford dur ing the past season the local fellows were royalty Urea ted by the Stanford ties and it now looks as though we will reciprocate and give them a, good time when their basketball team comes tc the Park City.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08

selden Tracy, '15, laboratory assist ant of MT. Kicker and also school cleo. tr1cian, is now the local agent of z novelty company of New York dealing in electrical novelties.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08
FINANCIAE
THE FirSt-BridgepOrt National Bank CORNER MAIN AND BANK STREETS
THE
THE SAFE PLACE FOR BONDS,

stocks, deeds, mortgages, insurance policies, bank books, and other val uabIes is our Fire and Burglar Proof Vault. You can rent 8 Safe Deposit Box here for reasonable rates.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08

The basketba1ls steam will journey on New Years to Springfield instead of as previously announced.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08

An independent basketball team is being formed at school. Quake Gregory is acting as organizer for the / quintet The other members so far SC cured are Robert Hurley, Edward Lynch and Harry Denny.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08

Miss Ethel Cooney, '12C, has returned to her home on Mountain Grove street after spending the past two weeks as the guest of relatives in Cortland, N.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08
B. 4. s. NOTES,

Raymond Leverty, '15 motored to Darien Saturday where he attended the carnival given by the Village Im- provement association in the evening
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08

Although lately Joseph H. Worden, Jr., '16, has been bedecl<ed with many rings he denies the ruInor that he has accepted the local represent ntation of a New York jeweIry novelty company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08

It will be interesting to those who have played on B. H. s. football or basketball teams during the past four yeans to know that Walt Madigan, the Stamford High school athlete, has received the appointment to West Point On the court and on the grid iron he has often spoiled the red and blacks chance for victory by some spectacular play. We wish him the best of luck and hope that he will make good on both the eleven and the quintet.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08

The members of the Fraction club wish to deny the report that they are to give a. dance during the coming week. They have yet made no plans for holding a, dance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08
FL WATSON & CO.,
eEDHPS SAVINGS BANK 924-926 Main Street.

THE ENVIRONMENT OF - = .1STCrSS OF THIS BANK DURING TT pAaT FEW YEARS HAS BEiEN ESDrrUATFY GRATIFYING AND WE HOPE for the continuance Of tnls growth by OUT endeavoF to deserve 1''
 We make every effort to be In coE- dial. satisfactory relation W11n OuH customers and among the PersOn@. ~0 counts on our books we sAo"
 much pleased to have yours
 EauueF~W. Baldwin, President. Willis Fl. Lyon, Treasurer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08

The attendance at the basketball game Saturday was fairly good, the girls being in the majority. Beginning next Saturday the out of town teams will be brought here and 1t will be necessary for the student body to pat ron1ze the games in lerger number in order that the A. A. may be kept out of debt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-08

.,s,nbs,a New York Stock Exchange
Imperial Valley press., 1913-07-03
COPY OF SUMMONS

Z. Z. p. Sees. S44-S45.
In the Justices Court of Ell Centre
Township, County of Imperial, State
OF CaEfornia.-E. l.. RaIstOn & C. T.
Collier partners as Ralston Collier
Co, Plaintiffs, VS.. A. C. BurreIl, De-
fendant.
The People of the State of Cali
fornia send Greeting to: A. C. Burrell,
Defendant.
You are hereby directed to appear
before me at my office, at Ell Centre
in said township, and answer the com
plant in an action entitled as above,
brought against you in the Justices
Court of FL Centre Township County
of Imperial, State of California within
five days after the service on you of
this Summons-if it is served within
the city and county, township or city
in which this action is brought, but
within ten days If it is served out of
said township or city but in the county
in which the action is brought, and
within twenty days if served else
where.
And you are hereby notified that un-
less you so appear and answer as
above required, the said Plaintiffs will
take judgment for any money or dam
ages demanded in the Complaint, as
arising upon contract, or they will
apply to the Court for the relief de-
manded in the complaint.
Given under my hand this Sd day of
June, 1918.
I. MAYFIELD,
Justice of the Peace of said Township.
JAS. W. GLASSFORD, Attorney for
Plaintiff. fri-aug1S
Imperial Valley press., 1913-07-03

csc yesterday after they had declined
1c through natural sales. As soon as
dealers had sold their over supply at
from 24c to 24ac. two small sales of
five cases each, were offered at higher
the quotation to that figure for the day.
There is no listed change over the day
before. Butter advanced to 29c q
pound. Cheese, was unchanged
Receipts of produce in Los Angeles
yesterday were: Eggs, 47O cases: but
ter, 37,953 pounds: cheese, 's72O pounds /;
potatoes, 1447 sacks; sweet potatoes,
45O boxes. Following are the whole
sale quotations.:
The following egg and butter quota
tions are taken from actual sales on
the Los Angeles produce exchange.
Selling price to trade &c higher.
Butter-California creamery, extra.
29c; creamery, 26c.
Eggs-Local ranch. dozen. candled.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-07-03

Inc nrst ~ oiack grapes OF tne season so1
sale at 10c pound. The white va
riety has been coming in in small lots
for some time, but as yet none OF
Them are plentiful. The market is
still amply supplied with cantaloupes
and dealers are endeavoring to keep
the price of them up to the profit
yielding figure. Increased shipments
will send the price down to much
cheaper quotation. Apricots in the best
grades are elling around Sc pound
out there are a lot of the local crop
that are elling much lower. The can
neries are taking many of them di-
rect from the orchards.
freak vegetable came in from I'm
perial yesterday in the form of Eng
lish cream squash. 1t is said to taste
something like sweet potatoes and was
put up for sale at Sc a pound.
Eggs were artificlally forced up to
Imperial Valley press., 1913-07-03

csc; case count, Csc; pullets, 13c.
southern. fresh, 14Ac; eastern single,
Ice; eastern twins, 16Ac; eastern
daisies, 17Ac; eastern cheddars, 19c;
eastern longhorns, 17Ac; Oregon dais-
Swiss, imported, 30@32c; Swiss, do
mestic, wheel, 1Sc; block, 23c; Rogue
fort, SAC; cream, brick, 10, 23c; linn
burger, 22@23c.
LIVESTOCK.
CHICAGO. July 3.-Hog market SC
above yesterdays average; receipts,
$4,000; bulk of sales, $S. 7On a $50; light,
$S.65 @S.95; mixed, $S.55@S,9O; heavy,
$S.35@8.82h; rough, $s.35 @S.65; pigs,
Sc. .S5 a 8.65.
Cattle market steady to strong; re-
ceipts, 1O,5O0; beeves, $7.1O@S.85; Texas
steers, $6.9OM $40: western steers, $1.1O
@S.2O; stockers and feeders, $5.75mS
cows and heifers, $3.90@S.25; calves,
5On95O
Imperial Valley press., 1913-07-03
MARKET REPORTS
Los ANGELES PRODUCE MARkE

HsACS TnVDuSE MAHhEI
Los ANGELES, July S-The first
long expected and over due. arrived
In the Los Angeles produce mark et
yesterday from the Imperial district.
Ihey were of two varieties, the white
and the yellow and sold for from Sc
to &c, the yellow bringing the higher
ngure. This relieves a long felt want
on the market, as there have been
no sweet potatoes for weeks. They
met an instant demand Yesterday.
Green corn has been more plentiful
the last few days and 1t brought from
Doc to 75c on the three dozen boxes.
This makes part of 1t around 15c a
dozen ears. Beans of all varieties are
still plentiful and the same condition
in minor degree applies to peas
Imperial Valley press., 1913-07-03

FOR SALE-Bargain. 80 acres highly
improved, 80 acres in good stand Of
alfalfa, balance barley and corn. All
we'll fenced and cross fenced. Sand
one half cash basis. See NUFFER
LAND CO.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-07-03
Seminole Apartments

620 so. FLOWER ST, LOS ANGELES
SUMMER RATES
Lobby, large and beautiful, social hall,
billiard and pool room; modern, home
like. Single rooms, two and three-room
apartments; private bath. Close in
ONLY BLOCKS FROM BROADWAY.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-07-03
EHB-O64O4
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, U. 8.
10, 1913.-Notice is hereby given that
MARTHA z. ELLIOTT, of Silsbee, Cal,
who. on June 9, 1910 made desert land
entry, No. 06404, for Lots II, IL, 49, 10,
tion "a. Township 16 s., Range 13 E.,
S. B. Meridian, has filed notice of in
tention to- make Proof, to establish
claim to the land above described, be-
fore the Register and Receiver, U. s.
Land Office, at Los Angeles, Cal, on
the 3Oth day of July, 1913.
Claimant names as witnesses: Wes-
Ell Centre, CAL; Andrew ]. Elliott, of
Silsbee, Cal; Walter Elliott, of Silsbee,
Cal; Charles r. Dearborn, of Silsbee,
Cal. FRANK BUREN,,
Register.
non-coaI-Republicat V. Press,
Ell Centric. july14
Imperial Valley press., 1913-07-03
PASTURE AND PRODUCE

WANTED-To put up hay on shares
for the season or by hay standing
in the field for the season. A. MAk-
KET. box "A. Seeley. x55
acres barley StuDDle TOR
rent or lease. Near Bernice. Address
o. E. PIERSON, Brawley. x55
MUST SELL finest lot of barley hay.
Come quick. PHI. GENELLY, Braw-
ley, r. F. D. 2.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-07-03
ron 0AlE-REAl ESTATE

FOR sALE-I have two 60-foot lots
and one 9O-foot lot adjoining, max
r ing 21O feet total frontage, by 14O
feet deep, on Orange street directly
opposite the new high school which
! will sell cheap for cash. Ask ad-
value their lots at and YOU will see
that this is some bargain. Any
building and loan company will erect
three houses on this property for you
and the rental from them will soon
pay off the original purchase price.
Here's an exceptionally good invest
ment. Better act quick. Address J.
A. B., care Press, or see Purcell-Sar-
gent Land Co., Hotel Oregon bMck.
FOR SALE
Imperial Valley press., 1913-07-03

240 ACRES SUBDIVISION PROP
ERTY ADJOINING TOWN, $4,000,
PERFECT CONDITION. MUST
SELL BEFORE JULY 10TH.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-07-03
Louvre Apartments

2 & room suites. Private baths; hot
Garden. Modern. Special rates to Hot
Belt people. Well behaved children al
lowed. Write for terms. COS E. WASH
ingtOn St. Los Angeles,
Imperial Valley press., 1913-07-03
St. Anthony Apartments

18th and Broadway, San Diego.
New, modern, with every conven-
ience. Apartments for or 3 epople
S25, including everything. Bachelor
apartments, $22.5O. Transient apart
ments, 81 per day. Ballroom, sun par
lor, etc. Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. ]. Rem,
Props.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-07-03

SEE EDGAR BROS. REALTY co.
FOR SALE-SO acres fine alfalfa
fenced and cross fenced, Az mile
from shipping point; drainage ditch
es; all soft land; $4,000 will handle
this. Balance terms. We have a
tenant for three years at $500 per
acre for this 80, rent payable semi
annually in advance. This offer good
only to the first of July. First come
first served. WEST SIDE LAND
COMPANY, 510k Main ST., Ell Centre
Cal. l.. MAYFIELD, agent.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-07-03
AUTOMOBILES

FOR SALE-Or trade: Good automo-
bile, will trade for live stock, town
lots or In on 20 or 40-acre tract.
Machine in best Of condition and used
little. Address BOX 431. Ell Centre.
FOR EXCHANGED have an equity In
modern 5-room bungalow at Pomo-
ma, to exchange for automobile in
first class repair. Address F. s. HE'LL,
star route, Ell Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-07-03

FREMONT ARMS HOTEL
SAP so. FREMONT ST, NEAR 9Th,
Los ANGELES. CAL.
A. c. Mark, Lessee. Elizabeth Cronk,
Mgr. Phones: Home F3596, Main 8539.
New, modern Hotel, BEAUTIFULLY fur
nished. Light, cool rooms. Five min
utes' walk to shopping center. Con-
venient to all car lines. Summer Rates.
Hot and cold water; private baths.
Phones in all rooms
Imperial Valley press., 1913-07-03
1000

Modern housekeeping apartments-s10
to 500 monthly, all furnished; we'll
ventilated; quiet, home like; large
grounds.
Conservative Investment Co., 5O3 Citi-
zens Natl Bank Bldg, 3rd G. Main Sts.,
Los Angeles. Phones A2043, Main 2O43
Imperial Valley press., 1913-07-03

8 blocks of center Of city; spacious
open court; private baths. Write for
Special Summer Rates. 134j Fifth St
Imperial Valley press., 1913-07-03

Second and kaImia, San Diego.
New, modern apartments, completely
equipped for housekeeping. Fine ma
rine and mountain view. Beautiful
residential district. Special Summer
Rates of $40 and UP.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-18
indian melody
DROVE HAR|NER
TO SHOOT four

Chicago, Dec. 17.--An Indian, mel
ody, played by friend on the piano.
was yesterday given to the coroners
jury as the occasion, ii not the de-
Gliding cause. of the fit OF temporary
insanity which caused Emanuel Haf-
ner to shoot his wife, kill her friends,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Nieman, and then
kill himself.
II. w. Gohan of 1899 South Sawyer
avenue, where, Harner roomed, told
the coroner Of the incident at the IN
quest yesterday.
"Harner seemed in good spirits
when he came in the evening before
the murder" he said. He came into
the parlor and sat with us, and my
wife played the piano.
There was one air--an indian mel
ody--that seemed to have a terrible
effect on him. He listened to 1t for
awhile and then called to Mrs. Gahan:
Don't play that; it reminds me OF
my former wife
"rhen he got up and left the room
and we heard him say, as he Went
down the hall: "I'll kill the whole
bunch wi
"Next morning he got up and went
out early, but came in again for a
short time and left again. When my