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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-10-03

NEW YORK-The beginning of a
suit for million dollars damage by
Mrs. Catherine Ketchum Blake against
Mrs. Clarence A. Mackay for the al
legged alienation of the affections of
DR.. Joseph A. Blake has solved a SER
les of mysteries which have puzzled
New York society for many months.
The sudden departure for Europe a
short while ago of Clarence A. Mac
kay, the defendants husband, with
his children, and Mrs. Mackay's NOV
ing to Portland, Me-, are among the
most recent of the unusual happen
ings the suit is believed to explain.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-10-03

WASHINGTON - The report of
the interstate commerce commission
putting the responsibility for the
Wallingford wreck with it's twenty
enc fatalities squarely on the should
ers of the management and directors
of the New York, New Haven and
Hartford railroad, is the harshest
finding ever handed down by that
body. The report sets forth the
names of the directors, beginning with
William Rockefeller and J. p Nor
gan and extending through a long list
of men we'll known in the financial
and railroad world
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-10-03

MOORESvfLLE, lND.-As result OF
quarrel here Ro5ertt Mcknight was
shot and killed E. Town Marsha.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1913-10-03

the issue on the Yang-tse river. Gen
eral Chang Hsun is credited with a
willingness to apologize, but the de-
mand that he parade his regiment be-
fore the Japanese consulate will be
difficult of attainment"
CHICAGO - The representatives
of Illinois banking interests are meet
ing in Chicago. More than 1000 dele
gates to the annual convention of the
Illinois Bankers association arrived
here or were on their way from cities
of the state. The visitors represent
more than 1900 private, state and ma
tional banks, which in turn represent
a banking capital of $1,7S7, 100000
NEW HAVEN, CONN. - For
mer President William Howard Taft
formally assumed the duties of Kent
professor of constitutional law when
he met two classes of Yale seniors,
one in the academic department {
the other in the Yale law school, and
lectured before them for the first
time in their regular course.
WASHINGTON-An amicable agree
ment was reached on the Underwood
Simmons tariff bill by the conference
committee of the senate and the house.
On practically every detail of the
bill, the conferees are now in accord
except on the Clarke amendment tax
ing cotton futures.
ALBANY, NJ. Y.-The court of i'm
parchment for the trial of Governor
Sulzer unanimously voted in favor Of
admitting all testimony in reference
to alleged campaign contributions re-
ceived by the governor, whether
specified in the articles of impeach-
ment or not.
PEKlN-Japan has finally agreed
to a compromise in regard to the af-
fair at Nankin in which three Japan
csc were killed and an insult was of
fered to the Japanese flag. It will ac-
cept an apology from General Chang
Hsun in modified form
MOORESvtLLE, MIDAS result OF
a quarrel 'lere Ro5er. McNaught was
shot and killed e.. Town Marsha.
49,
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15
MARKET REPORTS
Los ANGELES PRODUCE MARKET

Los ANGELES, April 15.-Butter
Stfffened slightly on the Los Angeles
produce exchange, going up 1c to Csc.
Dealers believe that the rapid decline
supply is less than they believed at
that time 1t opened at 2712c and
ferings at the lower figure ceased.
There was an attempt to send the
price down when a dealer offered five
cubes at 25c, but this was imm mediately
al 2sc. Eggs We're without change, a
few settling at 21c, but the last sale,
which establishes the price for the day,
was 20 &c. where the quotation seems
- be tXed. Fresh California cheese
dropped to 1312c. which is &c lower
than the previous figure.
Three cars of tomatoes, shipped here
by water from Mexico, arrived in good
box. This puts the price of tomatoes
lower than they have been for some
time, as those from Florida. which
have been the only ones on the mar
ket, have not been selling for less than
$2.25. One of the larger houses re-
ceived 100 crates of bell peppers and
of rhubarb that came in helped to re
lieve the shortage that has been felt
for week The extra fancy sold for
cents over the previous price.
Strawberries are improving in quail
ity and are selling a little, cheaper
the last lie" udES. Inc supply is Stlll
behind the demand, but they should
begin to come in rapidly before the
end of the week. Those on the mar
ct were pretty well cleaned up at an
Early hour. They brought from 1Oc to
12c a box. From now on they should
he cheaper.
Receipts of produce in Los Angeles
were: Eggs, S99 cases; butter, 1850
pounds; cheese, 1856 pounds; potatoes,
9012 sacks; onions. 416 sacks: apples
611 boxes.
Following are the wholesale quota
Jions:
Butter-California creamery extra
CSC; firsts. 23c.
Eggs-Local ranch. dozen, candled,
selects, % &c; standards, 221a c; buying
prices SC lower.
Honey-EXtracted- white 10
Q11c; white, 4 G10c; light amber. &C.
Combs-Water white, 19c; white, 1sc;
light amber. 16c. Beeswax. soc.
Broilers, ID, S5c; fryers, soc; roasters,
light hens, 19c; heavy hens, zoe; young
turkeys, "a q 2Sc; old turkeys, 25@27c;
Young ducks, Csc; old ducks, 26c.
Hay new crop)-Tame oats, $50 1000
900 per tone; wheat, S1S.OO@21.0O per
ton; alfalfa, S12.00@15.O0 per ton; bar
ley, $500 a 2l.00 per ton; straw, $500
a 1850 per ton
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY Or
DER OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE
SHOULD NOT BE MADE

Z. Z. H.. secs. 1o,SS-IIW.
In the Superior Court of the County
of Imperial, State of California
PrObate.-In the Matter of the Es-
tate of II. \. CARLSON, Deceased
f. E. Forester, the Administrator
of the Estate of III. A. Carlson, de-
ceased, having filed his petition herein
duly verified praying for an order of
Sale of the real estate of said dece-
dent for the purposes therein set forth.
1t is therefore ordered, by the Hon.
Franklin j. Cole, Judge of said Court,
that all persons interested in the es-
tate of said deceased appear before
the said Superior Court on Friday, the
10th day of May, A. d. 1918, at 10
o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at
the Court room of said Superior Court
at the CITY of Ell Centre, in the County
of Imperial, State Of California, to
show cause why an order should not
be granted to the said f. E. Forester
to sell much of the real estate of
the said deceased as shall be neces-
sary.
And that a copy Of this order be
published at least once a week for
four successive weeks in the Imperial
Valley Press a newspaper printed and
published in said Imperial County.
Dated this 14th day Of April, A. D.
FRANKLIN J. COLE,
Judge Of the Superior Court.
tues-may6
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15
NOTICE TO ARCHITECTS.

Notice is hereby given that the Board
of Trustees Of the Ell Centre School
District of the County of Imperial. will
up to and including the 26th day oil
April, 1913, receive plans and spec!h-
90 room grammar school building to
be erected on the corner of 5th &
Commercial Streets in the City of E.
Centre: said school district has the
sum of Twenty Thousand Dol
lars to be expended for the erection OF
said building.
The architect whose plans and speci-
fications may be adopted by the board
will be awarded as a premium or pur-
chase price therefor the sum of $500 90
The said board reserves the right
to reject any and all plans and specifi
cations.
BY order of the Board of Trustees
Dated this 11th day of April. 1918
c. E. SPROUSE,
302 Clerk of the Board
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE

mile from Ell Centre, good soft land,
all in alfalfa, on main canal. Can
be subdivided. This is a bargain
for a few days only. Come in and
we will tell you about it.
Also several good S0-acre tracts.
well improved, partly in alfalfa, at
reasonable price.
Still have larger tracts, ranging
from 160 acres up to 32o and $40
all in alfalfa, good locations. 1t will
pay any land buyers to stop and
get prices on these tracts. Also
will take you and show. same. and
then you can judge whs has the
best buys in the valley. I have sold
several, but still have some good
buys.
And as for city property, I can
show good assortment in lots and
also modern up-to-date houses in
best of recidence district.
1t will pay you to Investigate these
before buying elsewhere. have
large listingS which l do not m mention
here now. The Farmers Exchange
is located just west Of the depot in
the Lotus building. on Main street.
AS for any information in regards
to our Imperial valley, will cheer
fully give same and also some lit
erature. I solicit your patronage.
Mr.. Land Seeker.
F. NJ. BARTO,
P. o. BOX 33. Ell CENTRO. CAL.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15

MONEY TO LOAN on final certificate
est. Private funds: no red tape;
money put up on day Of escrow. APP
ply by letter, giving full particulars
and location Of ranch. FRANK HU-
Cal. x314
MONEY TO LOAN on improved farms.
city property and building loans;
A. ANDERSON, ONCE with c. E.
Sprouse, Oregon Hotel. Ell Centre
MONEY TO LOAN on ranches. No de-
LIENS AGENCY
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15
9 s.a2l:; rough, sS.s5 a 900; pigs. $1,000

Cattle market steady to 10c lower:
receipts $4,000: beeves, S2.45 q 20
Texas steers, S6.S0@ 7.S5; western. $40
OSLO; stockers and feeders, $6.1O"t
SIS; cows and heifers, $3.s0@S.35:
calves, S6.75@ 800.
Sheep market steady to strong; re-
ceipts. 10000; native. $6.25M 7.40; west
ern. S6.3O@7.40 yearlings, S6.75 pS.50:
lambs, native, s6.7o a 9.25; western,
S7.00M 9.25.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15
FOR RENT-REAL ESTATE

FOR EENT-One of the best 80-acre
ranches in the valley, so acres in al
falfa and balance barley land. All
hog and cattle fenced. Party rent
ing ranch must be responsible.
SEE NUFFER LAND co.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15
NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE AP-
POINTED FOR PROVING WILL
AND HEARING APPLICATION
FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTERY
THEREON

In the Superior Court of the County
of Imperial, State of California
n In u the Wat Matter % Of bhesaEsd the Estate Of
Notice is hereby given that Friday,
the 25th day IF April, A. D. 1913, at
10 o'clock a. m, of said day and the
Courtroom Of said Superior Court, at
FL Centre. in the County of Imperial.
State of California, has been appointed
as the time and place for proving the
Will of said G. w. McCollum, deceased
and for hearing the application of
J. NJ. Edmunds for issuance to him.
of Letters Parliamentary thereon, when
and where any person interested may
appear and contest the same.
Dated this 11th day of April, A D.
1913.
oSEAL) NJ S COOK.
Clerk
BY V. THOMPSON,
spr25 Deputy Clerk
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15
MONEY TO LOAN

TEN YEAR LOANS on improved
ranches. with liberal prepayment
privileges. Interest payable annu-
ally in any month in the year the
borrower may select and is payable
at the end of the year. Fer further
information about this plan and the
rate of interest call on or write
S. j. MONTGOMERY,
Office in Security Savings Bank.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15

Los ANGELES LIVE STOCK
LOS ANGELES, April 15-Prices of
live stock in Los Angeles are quoted
as follows:
CattIe-Fat steers, 7c: fat cows and
heifers, &c; fat calves, 7c.
Hogs-175 to 200 tbs., SMSl2c.
Sheep-Wethers, $500 per head
ewes, S4.00 per head; lambs, S4.0OND4 so
each
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15
BREEDING STOCK

JERRY-A black Spanish Jack 14h
hands high. fhis jack has a state
license, No. $50. to stand for public
Will make the season of 1918 on the
F. A. Uber ranch, 2 miles east and q
south Of Ell Celtro and ! mile east
of Simons' brick plant. Terms for
Care will be taken, but no responsi-
bility assumed. F. A. UBER, owner
and keeper. x299
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15
An FRANCISCO GRAIN MARKET

San FRANCISCO, April 15.-Wheat
steady: no trading; cash, s1.57 Z n 100
BARLEY firm; December, S1.40; May,
S137i2 bid. S1.4212 asked; cash, S141A .
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15

THE INPERIAL VALLEY NAN
IN Los ANGELES"
II you have Imperial valley land for
sale Or exchange list IL with ne,
giving full particulars IN Arst letter.
and send nen down - the valley
every week, AID many Of then are
buying laad. II viii cost yen Hothing
TO list your property. A. L. BLISS,
3z8 Bradbury bldg. Les Angeles.
WANTED--Frem owners. Imperial val
ley ranches. improved, in exchange
fer Los Angeles and Pasadena In
come come ansa. and residenee property; GIVE
LTNDEEN Co. s-2s1 Central Slds.,
9Th and Main sts., Los Angeles. 297
WANTED-we have San Diego resi-
dence property. improved and un-
improved. to trade for 20. - and 80
acre tracts in Imperial valley. What
have you to submit? HARKOOD 4
FossUM' 12ss D st. San Diego, Ca,
LIST your ranches and reiinquishmente
both improved and unimproved val.
ley ranches. State full particulars
prices, terms. etc. e. A. ALLEN, 917
Union Oil building Los Angeles.
WANTED-To lease a good dairy on
shares for term of years. Valley re-
ference. Call or address WIN. RAGS
DALE, r. F. D. 1, box 79. x296
WANTED-TO RENT furnished house.
south of Main ST.. by lady and her
mother. Close in. Address 7. B. E.,
Press office.
WANTED-To rent furnished house
MRS. B. SMITH, Oregon Hotel. 294
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15

REGISTERED mammoth Jack, Pros :
pector 5O746-Also large draft horse.
Will be kept at Simcns' ranch. Heber.
Cal. F. n. WALTZ, foreman.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15
WANTEO-REAL EGTATE
WANTED

Will pay spot cash for several good
pieces of soft land in Imperial
valley. Prefer improved
J. T. ELLIS, OREGON HOTEL.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15
FOR SAlE-llvE STOCK

FOR SALE-Four 1900 10. mares. will
foal in a few days from 1000 lb
morse; young horses, 1900 ms. each !;
! young horse, 1900; yearling colts
nos. spring wagon. S sets Of harness,
2 buckrakes, 1 stacker, 1 harrow, 1
! disc, I am through with them-wlil
/ shen, TAKE your note. See H. o. sIssoN ssS
FOR SALE+Sound horse, good driver,
about $50 ms; one Studebaker buggy,
hrst class condition; light delivery
wagon: Petaluma incubator. size 1876
ho4sehold furniture: MRS. H. A. F.
MILLER, opposite high school, Impe-
rial. p. Q. box 115. 294
FOR SALEIBlack Belgian stallion.
Or viii trade Tor Scss scs Or esws 1s'i rrice .Ss
F, D. 1. hex Z, n Cenntro.
FOR sALE-Registered thoroughbred
Been vaccinated by Niles Dorsett
SEY. Silsbee. Cal.
FOR SALE-35 first class dairy cows,
cash or terms. I have these cows on
pasture at East Side Dairy, 1 mile
EAST A. Of BHHRsz aHRs1lal on the ulrsy 1sosh Es0s
FOR sALE-Or rent. one or ali of 80
head Of mules. Just arrived. 40 head
s,ans 3 ana 4,yesr-eld mules Terms an
81.
Oregon Hotel.
FOR sALE-3S dairy cows, all picked.
One of the finest strings of cows in
the valley. E. NEAL, D. HATCH.
K. D. Heber. miles Sc. 1O-foot drop.
x296
FOR SALE-Thoroughb Tamworth
boar and pigs at Bowen ranch, Y
miles north of Mobile. Address j. H
WILLIAMSON, Imperial R. F. D. 2.
x296
FOR SALE-German coach mare colt,
broke to drive single. NJ. 3. HAM
1LTON, at postoffice. x29S
FOR SALE-String of high grade Jer-
sey and Durham cows, good for a
pound of butter a day. A. NANCE.
x294
FOR SALE-Cheap for cash. string of
first class dairy cows H. w. LAKE,
" mile east and mile north of Heber
FOR SALE-40 head Al dairy cows,
J. L. PARKER. x2S2
FOR LE-REGIsTERED HOLSTEIN
BULL CALVES. II. w. HAWKINSON,
PERRIS, CAL.
FOR SALE-A few fine fresh family
cows. D. F. COON, 2 miles east Of
Imperial
FOR SALE-No. 1 driving horse, buggy
and harness Apply COLLINS Book
Store. x297
FOR SALE-Three g1od work mares
FREDERIC RAPSON.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15
:NArER STOCK

WATER STOCk-See A. NANCE, El
Centre. for No water stock
FOR SALE-No. 1 water stock, $11 per
share. HARRISON LAND CO. 296
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15
CHICAGo LIVE sTOCk MARKEr

CHICAGO. April 15-Hog market
steady to Sc higher; receipts, $1,000;
hulk of sales. s9.15a 9.35; light, s9.1Om
$40; mixed. s9.05 q $40; heavy, SS.9OM
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15
LIEN . 4ITE NJ
VIII exchange real estate.
POULTRY
FOR REnr-Rooms 6 APARTMENT:

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms. either
sleeping or light housekeeping: gas.
electric lights and bath MRS
WAITE. 402 Olive.
FOR RENT-Office space. DRIGGER'S
FEED g. POULTRY STORE.
FOR Rents furnished housekeeping
rooms. Phone MAIN 107. X297
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15

FOR SALE-1371s y acres. fully water
stocked; So acres in alfalfa, balance
in barley and other crops which go
With place if taken soon; house, gar
den and shade trees; fenced with hog
wire. 1 miles from Calexico. A snap
at SIS per acre. Terms.
grove, ornamental trees. etc One
Of the very best buys in Imperial
valley; soft land. Price for a short
time, 500 per acre: All in barley
306. CaleXico. Cal 1928
FOR sALE-without exception the fin :
est S0-acre ranch in valley. Spleen
did up-to- date house with all mod
ern conveniences. High pressure
barn. Very best of soft land Fully
water stocked. nearly all in alfalfa :;
also oranges and grapes. One mile
from Ell Centro.
LIENS AGENCY
suite 1O7-s9. over 1st National Bank.
FOR SALE-Modern 5-room house,
small payment down, balance same
as rent. Good location and a thor
oughly modern house. See owner,
G. E. KENNEDY, at Wells-Fargo of
flee, Ell Centre.
FOR SALE-16O acres miles east,
soft soil, fully water stocked, all in
cultivation but acres; house, barn
and trees: fenced and cross fenced;
$4,000 per acre. FOLLIS & ALLEN,
COS Main ST. x294
FOR SALE-16O acres 3la miles south
Of Silsbee. Is fenced and cross
fenced for hogs, dairy and poultry.
Mostly in alfalfa and barley. Is first
class cotton land. F. J. BLASCHKO
Silsbee.
FOR sALE--160 acres fine land, miles
other crops. A fully developed farm.
LIENS AGENCY
1O7-ss. over First National Bank.
FOR sALE--Lot on Main St.. opposite
fair grounds Improved with small
house that rents for SO per month
$3.50, part cash. HARRISON LAND CO
294
FOR SALE-SO acres nearly all in al
falfa. fenced and cross fenced. Fully
water stocked
LIENS AGENCY
suite 107-s-s, over 1st National Bank
FOR SALE-Fine 80-acre ranch, 70 in
alfalfa. Choice location. Deal di-
rectly with owner and save commits
sion. Address OWNER, Press office
FOR SALE-sO acres fine soft land, all
| in alfalfa, one mile from town. Fair
LIENS AGENCY
107-s-s, over First National Bank.
FOR SALE-4O acres now in melons;
good soil: near town.
LIENS AGENCY
107-S-s. over First National Bank
FOR SALE-Assignment, all levelef
ready for crop: $4,000
LIENS AGENCY
| 107-108-109. over First National Ban!;
FOR SALE-Lots in South Side sub.
division, easy terms. HARRISON
LAND CO.. exclusive agents
FOR SALE-32O-ac relinuuishmen,
south of Dixieland. M. C. BOS.
WORTH. Ell Centre x2e4
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15

FOR RENT-24e acres soft land, been
In alfalfa for years. plowed up twice
in past IS months;' $1,000 per acre
for cotton crop. Two miles east Of
Calexico. See SHENK. & BEEKLER,
Calexico. Cal.
FOR RENT-Furnished tent house.
gas and electricity. $13 per month.
M'CORMICKVILLE furnished tents
311 Commercial st Phone Main 1902
FOR RENT-Nice new 5-room bunga-
lows, modern and up to date. See
owner. J. F. WEAVER, Hamilton ST.
between 9Th and 7th. x297
FOR RENT-Fine new Groom bunga-
low, all modern conveniences Also
two tent houses. Address BOX o5, or
call at 3O1 N. 9Th st.
FOR RENT-A tent house, corner Null
berry lane. Inquire J. F. WATER
MAN, Ell Centre r. F. D. 1. x296
fOk kENT-l1l acres in the city linn
its, suitable for corn or cotton. w.
!. MAYFIELD, city hall.
FOR RENT-SmaI modern house, close
III. IRVING JAQUAY, or Pier &
Prendergast. x295
FOR RENT-Unfurnished tent house
See BAKER, at Valley Hardware
Store. x297
FOR RENT-3-room house. Inquire
BROADWAY APIS.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15
MUSIC

PROF. kUHN'S orchestra will furnish
music for parties, concerts and
dances. Office SO Broadway. First
class music. Teacher on piano. vo-
lin. cornet. etc.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15

FOR SALE-16O acres 31a miles south
Of Silsbee. Is fenced and cross
fenced for hogs, dairy and poultry.
Mostly in alfalfa and barley. Is first
class cotton land. F. J. BLASCHKO
SilShee
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15

FOR SALE-16O acres 8 miles east
soft soil, fully water stocked, all ir
cultivation but acres; house, barr
and trees; fenced and cross fenced
$4,000 per acre. FOLLIS & ALLEN
COS Main st. 1894
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15

FOR SALE+Sound horse, good driver,
about $50 ms; one Studebaker buggy,
wagon; Petaluma incubator, size 1856
egg; 20 Rhode Island pullets; fine
household furniture. MRS. H. A. F.
MILLER, opposite high school. Impe-
rial. p. o. box 116 294
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15

FOR SALE-Black Belgian stallion
coming years cid, weighs 1See fbs
$50e. Address or soc C. A. CARR. R
F. d. /, hex Z, II CENTRE,
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15

FOR SALE-Fine SO-acre ranch, 70 in
alfalfa. Choice location Deal di
rectly with owner and save commits
sion. Address OWNER, Press office.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15

FOR SALE-16O acres fine land, miles
from Ell Centre. All in alfalfa and
other crops. A fully developed farm.
LIENS AGENCY
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15

suite 1O7-S-9, over 1st National Bank
FOR SALE-Modern 5-room house
small payment down, balance same
as rent. Good location and a thor
G. E. KENNEDY, at Wells Fargo of
fee FL CenfrO
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15

FOR SALE-Registered thoroughbred
Duroc-Jersey boar. Is months old.
Been vaccinated by Niles Dorsett
simultaneous method. G. G.. HUS-
SEY, SilSbee Cal
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15

FOR SALE-Thoroughbred Tamworth
boar and pigs at Bowen ranch, 1h
miles north of Mobile Address ]. H.
WILLIAMSON, Imperial r. F. D. 2.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-04-15

FOR SALE-S0 acres fine soft land, ali
in alfalfa, one mile from town. Fair
buildings.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-11-20
COURT UPHOLDS
O'NE|LL AS CHIEF
East Orange Police Head MOI
Under Civil Service, JUS
tice Parker Finds.
Especial to tho Newark start

TRENTON, Nov. 20.-The Supreme
Court. in an opinion by Justice Par
ker. today decided that the chief OF
police In cities governed by the char
ter act of 1908 are In the unclassified
service under section II of the civil
service act and therefore are not pro-
tected by civil service. The decision
is handed down In the suit brought
by the Civil Service Commission In
the name of the attorney general
against William H. O'Neill, chief OF
police of the city of East Orange.
The suit is a quo warranto action,
and the information attacks the APP
pointment of Chief O'Neill by Mayor
Julian A. Gregory and his confirma-
ton by Common Council as in con-
prevention of the civil service act,
which was adopted by East Orange.
The information sets up that East
Orange adopted as its charter. the
referendum charter act of 1908. and
also adopted the civil service act: that
the Civil Service Commission CLASH
fed the office of chief of police on the
competitive class, but that disregard
ed the civil service act, Mayor Greg
DRY nominated O'Neill as chief and
the nomination was confirmed by
council.
Chief O'Neill interposedsa demurrer
to the information, specifying several
grounds upon which Judgment should
be given against the relator. Only
the first and third OF these grounds
are considered by Justice Parker In
his opinion. The first was that the
classification of the office In question
by the commission was without war
rant of law: the third that the civil
service act does not apply to this Of
fee.
On the first point Justice Parker
says that 1t Is perfectly plain that
Notwithstanding the organization of a
Board of Police Commissioners In
East Orange, the chief of police re-
mains the head of tie police depart
ment and Is, therefore. in the unclas-
sified service and not protected by
civil service.
Justice Parker shows that the civil
service act was adopted by East Or
ange In 1910. and the appointment OF
O'Neili followed In 1911. but he shows
that by section II of the civil service
act all heads of departments of NUM-.
cipalities adopting the act are In the
unclassified service and therefore the
commission has no official voice In
their appointment. Judgment is Civ.
en- in favor of O'Neill on the demur-