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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-02
FLETCHER SUCCEEDS
 BADGER IN MEXICO

Washington, Aug. 1.--Rear Admiral Fletcher today succeeded Rear Ad- miral Badger in commands of inc Atlantic fleet, most of N1ich is sta toned at Vera Cruz. Admiral Fetch CT was expected to assume commend on July 1, but owing to the unsettled condition Of Mexican affairs at that time, and believing Admiral Badger had the situation thorougly under control, it was deemed best blythe Secretary of Navy Daniels 10 cen tinue Admiral Badger in command. Admiral Fletcher has received his appointed post or his merits.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-02
FOUR KILLED IN
 PITCHED BATTLE Two Other Kentuckians, One a Woman, Wounded in
 Election Fight.

Whiteburg, Ky, Aug. 1.-As a re- suit of trouble growing out of the election of a school trustee at the headwaters of Rockhouse creek in this county, a desperate pitched bat tie was fought this evening between members of the Holl and Quillen fam flies in which four were killed.
 The dead are: Albert Holl, Elcee Holl, Marion Holl, and Dug Quillen.
 Lag Holl and Mrs. Albert Holl were seriously wounded.
 The shooting followed a drinking bout.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-02
]. $. VILE SOON ISSUE NEUTRALITY PROCLAMATION u
 M
American Ambassadors Will Likely Represent War
 ring Powers.

Washington, Aug. 1-Unoffieial notice ci Germanys declaration oi war upqn. 1R.41ffrrr> was received by Presid srft,;z<VrfEtol7aitd Secretary Bry- an wlfld tlN N holding leagthy confet tenAe0 on pKe European situa ton lahs, lhis-~afferiA9on. It is under stood thu official information fol lowed almost immediately through the foreign office of Holland.
 During the conference important dispatches from Holland reached the state department and were rushed to the white house.
 After the conference Secretary Bryan said he might later in the evening make announcement as to whether the United States legation ia Paris will take over the diplomatic affairs of Germany there and whether there will be similar action in the other European capitals. It is eX- pected that practically all of the de- parting ambassadors will leave their affairs in the hands of the United States as the one great neutral power
 One of the later reports today was that the queen of Holland has been privately trying to avert war and at tempted to enlist the aid of the United States in the effort.
 As soon as the official declaration of war between Germany and Rus sia is received, the president and secretary Bryan will prepare proc lamation of neutrality. This procla- nation will furnish official notice of the real intention of this country concerning the European struggle.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-02
FREIGHT RATE
 DECISION FOR
 THE RAILROADS Interstate Commerce Com mission Recognizes Pres ent Rates Inadequate. GENERAL INCREASE.
 IN RATES DENIED
ki,t Per Gent Increase Applies in Easitfh Territory Commission Makes Suggestions as to How
 Roads Gan Increase Efficiency.

Washington. August 1.-Recognizine lthat the railroad revenues under the present scale of rates are inadequate End dlscouraging to the railroads in general trend, the interstate com erce commissions decision in the , er cent rate increase case, was nded down today.
 xfhe decisiCn grants the j per cent treaSe in intraState territorial
 ss and commodity rates in Central k tight association territory, which between the Mississippi river and falo and Pittsburgh. and discusses
 need of re-adiustment of rates
 flat territory.
 general increase in trunk line
 lake and rail rates and in the in traffic moving between the ent rate territories in official
 fication territory is denied.
 decision contains many sug-
 lS for all carriers in classiiica- a errilQry as to the method by winch thc,f net income may be in creased other than by general in- crease in ra .es.
 Special attention is called to many rhtas thai are apparently unremuner- ahive.
 ! Since the advent of the new year, fai,~.ad earnings as a matter of off cia1 record with the interstate com merce commission declined at the rate of between four and ti'e millions of dollars per month, while expenditures have increased greatly. For the past three years the railroads showed eX- penditures increased approximately ll0 per cent. The railroads say they have lost an estimated revenue of be- tween $10 0,00o,0oo and $20,o00 ,00o. be- tween 15,00o and 20,ooO men have been thrown out of work.
 BIameS Management.
 -, In the later part of November. Louis D. Brandcis, a neXponent of scientific management. who was employed by the interstate commerce cOmmlSSSlOn and as an attorney of the commls- sion, stated at one of the numerous hearings that have been held, that II the railroads of the country had ladopted the principles Of scientific Encouragement, there would have been 70 reason for asking for an increase
 .Iates. At another time he made inc statement, which was quoted in snhseouent decision of the commits sion that railroads were giving away aoout $50. .OO0, ,000 year worth o1 ktransportation to shippers, in free all owances and free services TO the eop and steel industries, he estlmat- Ntthe eastern carriers extended free Gvjces which were worth $lo,0oo,-
 wear This consisted of allow
 \ rebates for services rendered to
 industry lines in delivering ship
 k from the main track. for ferry sSnd lighterage services. 4kl the railroads made charge ! ,iis service" Brandeis declared,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-02

st. Petersburg, Aug.-t declaration of war was sent by the German anl- basSadOr in the namt of his govern. ment to the Russian minister of for eign affairs at go O'clock tonight.
 Two hours later Ian announcement of the news was m hde to tue people, and the most impressive demonstra- ton of enthusiastic patriotism that that st. Petersburg has ever witness- ed was the result
 The streets tonight present a wOn- derful spectacle. The Nevsky PrOs- pect and others If tine principal thor. oughfares are pAcked with cheering people. There are prOcessiOns and parades in every section of the city, and huge banners bearing the pOr- traits of Emperor Nicholas are borne aloft, lighted by the glow of hundreds of flaming torches.
 On many street corners patriotic oratory is being dispersed. the speak CTS using every effort to increase. if that were possible, the patriotic fer VOr or the cfOWOS.
 Before tIte kazin cathedral q differ ent scene meets the eye. huge throng of citizens of every class stand bare. e.headed listening to the strains of the national anthem, rising from q thousand thrOatS and accompanied by the cathedral organ. In all churches throughout the city special services are being held tonight, and prayers Cor victory said.
 The reservists are pouring into the city from all over the. empire to reg ister ther names, take their places with their regiments and march to meet the Germans and Austrians. Wives and children accompany the men and marched with them through the streets, shouting. Priests every. where give their blessings to the men who are preparing to be sent to the front.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-02
Dynamite Pro. Editors Home

Youngstown, O., Aug. 1.-The home of s. G. Mcclure, owner and publisher of thee Youngstown Telegram, was dynmited early today. No one was jured. The Telegram has been active in supporting prohibition and in de handing reorganization in the Youngstown police department.
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Suspect Bound Over.

Frank Jones, negro. who is said to have killed negress near Paul's mill on June 13, was given a prelimi- nary hearing yesterday afternoon be- fore Justice l.. k. Cheek and held to await the action of the grand jury.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-02
Italy to Be Neutral.

Paris, Aug. 1.-Official denial is made of the report that the German ambassador has been handed his passports. The ambassador, in con- yer ton with friends. announced his intention to leave toight but it is em- phasized that if he does so, it will be on his own initiative.
 It is authentically announced that the Marquis di San Guiliane has in- formed the German ambassador in Rome that Italy will remain neutral.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-02
New York Bankers to Capital.

Washington, Aug. Tt was stated on reliable authority at the treasury department late today that group of bankers will leave New York to- night for Washington and that tomor- row Sunday they will consult with Secretary McAdoo OH the financial sit uation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-02

London. Aug. 1.-The following ex. elusive official Statement regarding the war policy of England was given the International News Service to. night:
 "The policy of Great Britain will not be affected in any way by the an- nouncement that Italy has decided to remain neutral on the ground that she alleges that casMs f0ederis has not arisen fer her intervention.
 "tnder the precise terms of the Triple alliance this merely proves how brittle an instrument the treaty is and Italy will have to settle later on with her own partners as to the justification for her action or inac. tiOn.''
 ''rhe French government has never been directly or indirectly led to be. lieye that Great Britain was pledged to any particular method of disclarg- ing her obligations to France, and, although she will remain, strictly to the spirit and letter of the understand ing, his maiesty'S government has not decided if they will interfere or, if so, when they will interefere in the Euro. pean war which has now broken out.
 "'rhey have always reserved to themselves the right of determining how they shall play their part of the Triple entente.
 "NO particular course of action has been decided upon, although both at theadmiraIty and the war office, there schemes of action have been worked out to the smallest details, including the posting of officers, com- manders-in-ch chief, their staifs and their subOrdinates.
 '''The cabinet will decide in the light of events what course England will pursue, but it may be taken for granted that she will be absolutely loyal to her friends"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-02
Britain Assures France.

Paris. Aug. 1.-Sir Francis Bertie, the British ambassador, called at the Elysee palace this evening during meeting Oi the cabinet council. He conferred with Acting Premier Viyiani and later with President Poincare. >f is reported that he carried assurance of British cooperation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-02

Joe Marzon of the Leader depart ment store of Little Rock and Jake Levin of the Froug department store of Pine Bluff leave today for New York to make purchases for their respective stores.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-02

FRANCE ORDERS OUT ARMY.
 Paris. Aug. 1.-A general mobiliza- tiOn of the French army, beginning to. morrow. has been ordered by official decree.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-02
LONDONERs MOB GERMANS.

London. Aug. 1.-The announce. ment that Germany had declared war against Russia created great excite. ment in London. The news was re- ceived about midnight and immediate. ly West End crowds began demOnstra- tions, ieering and mobbing passing Germans.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-02
ENGLAND IS LOYAL ID FRIENDS;
 JAPAN WILL SUPPORT HER IN EAST
France Is Notified by Britain Int Itays Deflection Will Not Alter Attitude of England-Small Coun- tries Declare Neutrality Japan s Fleets Ready.
 Austrians Shell Belgrade

AUSTRIA WILLING TO ARBITRATE, IS REPORT PariS IIt is anthOritayey  with Ser,ia
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-02

Germans Leave St. Petersburg St. Petersburg, Aug. 1.-The Ger man ambassador and his staff left here tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-02
Commissioners to Funeral.


 Little Rock. Aug. 1.-The offices of the railroad commission were closed this morning upon the an nouncement of the death of Maj. CIV. Bellamy at his home at Mammoth Spring.
 Chairman w. F. Mcknight and R. P. Allen of the commission, together with Secretary Ernest Tipton and Rate Expert George Gregory left to- night to attend the funeral. Senator J. s. Rowland. another member of the commission, will also go to Mammoth Springs from his home at Harrison.
 Major Bellamy was held in high es- teem by all who knew him. and he bore high reputation throughout his political career. Having been in Arkansas for the past twenty-five years, he was we'll known through out the state.
 Prior to entering politics. Major Bellamy travelled throughout the state representing large clothing com pany, and during that time became acquainted with many men of the state.
 The deceased was born in Florida where he received his education, and before moving to Arkansas practiced law in that state.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-02
MAJOR BELLAMY
 DIES YESTERDAY
 0F PARALYSIS
Railroad Commissioner Was Stricken With Paralysis on May 5-Came to
 Satte From Florida.

Mammoth Springs, Aug. Maj. George w. Bellamy, chairman of the at his home here this morning at 6 o'clock as the result of paralysis with which he was stricken at Little Rock On May ). Major Bellamy was a native of Florida, but removed to Mammoth Springs twenty years ago and travelled for clothing house until elected to the railroad commits sion, On which he was serving his second term.
 The funeral will take place here tomorrow at 3 o'clock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-02

Engineers estimate the availabl, water power of Oregon as over thir teen million horsepower.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-02

KITCHENER TO HEAD ARMY.
 London, Aug. 1.-Owing to the criti. cal war situation, Lord Kitchener has been recalled from Egypt to take the command of the British army.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-24

WANTED-To rent: so acres alfalfa
Tor dairy. c. ID. White, Box 7S7, Ca
leXico. If
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-24
FOR RENT--REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT--Choicest alfalfa land in
the valley-an S0acre piece, 120-
acre piece or 1G0-acre piece; or will
rent part of the 120 or 160-acre
pieces Each ranch completely
equipped for dairy purposes; cross
fenced, housed, etc. Stevenson Bros,
Imperial, Cal.
FOR RDNT-40 acres alfalfa; equipped
for dairy purposes; good house; five
miles south and two miles west of
El Centro. For further information
write c. -. Bogue, lei Centro, II. f.
ID. No. 2. Box 45. 1O3
FOR RGNT--64 acres or 1876 acres for
barley, cotton or alfalfa; 50 per acre.
Address Box 95S, Care Press. 101
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-24
Political Announcements
FOR GOVERNOR
FRED Fl. HALL
Democrat
A Man of the People
| WHO AND WHAT
/ FRED III. HALL is
His RiOgraphY

HIS biography
Born-Visalia, forty-siX years ago.
Married-September 18, 1892, to
Miss Ruth G. Stokes, daughter of pio-
Ineers. Four children-Rowen and
Morris, sons; Thelma and Thalia,
daughters.
HOme-1915 Eighteenth street, Ba-
kersfeld.
Vice president National Bank of Ba-
kersiield; one of the first men en-
gagged in the development of oil in
Kern county; owner and manager of
one 200-acre model farm east of Ba-
Ikersfeld; is also engaged in planting
480 acres to citrus fruits III Kern
county; member of California assem-
bly, from SiXty-siXth district, session
iof 1911 characterized by Governor
Johnson as the best legislature Cali
fornia ever had); member executive
board Prospectors' Alliance; vice pres
ident Bakersfield Board Of Trade for
three years.
Self-made and self-taught Forced
to go to work at the age Of ten years
as chore boy to support an invalid
father, and a mother, and a sister.
Brickyard worker and hodcarrier at
the age of sixteen.
| Excerpts from His Platform
A business administration by busi-
ness men.
The appointment to office of men
measured by their efficiency rather
! than by their political pull.
! Reduction of taxation wherever. con
sistent with good business judgment.
A more economical expenditure of
1.-THE states money.
His Slogan-"Let the people rule. y
! (But the governor is not the people. J
Equal justice to all men before the
law.
The abolition of all unnecessary com
missions.
"Has made many friends by playing
fair and square" e."-Oakdale Leader.
"a big man, both in heart and
mind. ."-Downey Champion.
"Always lined up for measures that
would benefit the people. Santa Ana
Bulletin.
"a man of sterling qualities" p
South Pasadena News.
"a man of evident ability and prac-
tical good sense" burbank Review.
"He will rise and survive. ."-Brawley
News.
"Here is man to be trusted."-
Pasadena News.
"a big man of big s."-Azusa
FponfotropiczT
"Tne type of man no man dare trJ
to control. San Fernando Demo
crat.
"Ably fitted for the governorship.'
Lower Lake Bulletin.
"Has our hearty support in his con.
tention that San Francisco ought tC
control its own water front. ."-Sacra
mento Union.
"a man of character and has served
in the assembly with distinction ant
honor. r."-Broderick Independent.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-24
SPECIAL NOTICES

WANTED-Men of mechanical inclina-
tions or experience; will teach au-
tomobile trade in two months; then
give you employment at our regular
wages. Our garage is six years old.
Write, stating qualifications. United
Contracting Co.. Los Angeles. 1O4
FOR SALE-Soda fountain, with equip
ment; cost $1,000; will sell for $500
cash. See Tulane Cafe, El Centric. 80
FOR SALE-Bees. Have several yards
for sale. Terms to suit. Address p.
o. Box 466.
WANTlGD--We pay highest prices for
second hand goods. McCune Furni-
ture Co.
FOR RENT -Four head of good mules.
j. Duman, 456 South Main. 1O6
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-24
q --4+. a. II
FOR EXCHANGE--REAL ESTATE

FOR EXCHANG Five room bunga-
low, suburbs of Los Angeles; modern
throughout; garage, lawns, flowers,
etc, as payment on 40 or 80 acres
good land under ditch, or will take
stock and farm iplements to $25OO
No. s. Los Angeles 103
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-24
02136O.
NOTICE FOR t'tHIGCt

Department Of the Interior, IT, S. Land
Onico at Los Angeles. Cal. August
II, 1914.
NOTICE is hereby given that Mark
V. Hestor. of 342 Goth St.. San Diego
CAL who on January 9. 1914. made
desert land entry, No; 02136o. for Eh
Sci 4. Sec. I, r., 16 S., Il. Ii JG., and Lots
6 and z, Section G. Township IS S.
Range IS E, S. Il. Meridian, has filed
notice of Intention to make final proof
to establish claim to the land above
described before Clerk of the Superior
Court, at El Centro, California on the
goth day of September, 1914.
Claimant names as Witnesses:
Lee T., Sargent, OF lGl Centre. California
John y. Singleton, of lIl Centro, Cali
fornia.
Roy Raines of Brawley, California.
Joe Russell of El Centric, California.
NON-CoAL.
JOHN D. ROCHE,
The Press, FL Centre, Cal.
Sept "a. Ktsi
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-24
NURSERY STOCK

BURBANK'S best home grown spine
less cactus now ready for delivery
at greatly reduced prices. Come and
see samples at Masonic Temple, El
Centre. A. Anderson
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-24
WANTED--REAL ESTATE

WANTED-Real Estate; we have cash
customers for Imperial Valley i'm
proved or unimprovcd land; also Los
Angeles bungalow and income prop
erty We have some nice Groves that
we can exchange for your land 1t
viii pay you to write and tell us
what you have and what you want
We know the valley and every con-
dition there and can get you results
We are working while others are
taking vacations. J. X. Lloyd & Co.
209 Lissner Bldg, Los Angeles
tai. Ill
WE HAVE clear income property in
Los Angeles, also walnut orchard
to trade for ranch in the valley
Party might consider relinquiShment
a lso party. with cash wants improved
place. What have you to offer?
IMPERIAL REALTY CO,
- a. Allen III. III. Stevens
42S-9 Security Bldg, Los Angeles
WANTED--To rent; furnished house,
rooms, modcrn; best of care guar
anteed; city references. 973 Press
X100
WANTED-To rent: so acres alfalfa
for dairy. c. ID. White, Box 7S7, Ca
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-24
FOE SALE--REAL ESTATE

CHANGE FOR STRANG
'Oli SALE-160 acres, good soil, three
hlies from Holtville; all in alfalfa
wen fenced; good drainage system
$140; terms easy
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-24
NnrIcr ro CnnntrnRs.

Estate of John Newton, deceased,
NOTICE is hereby given by the un-
of John Newton, deceased, to the cred
itors Of, and all persons having claims
AGAINST the said deceased, to exhibit
the Same with the necessary vouchers,
within four months after tho first pub =
hcation of this notice to the said ad
ministrator at the Office of Cbilders
and Bruce, Suite, - Security Savings
Bank Building, which is the office or
said Administrator for the business Of
said estate in the County Of Imperial.
Dated this Sth day of August AID,
1914.
HAROLD NEWTON,
Administrator of Estate
BY A. J. KING and G. H. KING,
Mon,, Sept. 21. His Attorneys.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-24
MALE HELP WANTED

M EN-, WON EN-, learn barbering; course
weeks; wages while learning; posi-
tionS guaranteed. Call or write Mo-
Ter Barber School, 122 East First ST.,
Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-24

For Sale-5 acres, in subdivision
Joining town of Holtvilie, fenced in
Two helds. artesian water on place;
$J45O; easy terms.
j. II. STRANG
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-24
FEMALE HELP WANTED

for general office
work; must be experienced and accu.
rate in her work. Call Main rs fol
particulars. F9e
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-24
FOR RENT-ROOMs AND APTS.

FOR RENT-Ono and one Groom
housekeeping suite; bath and sleep
ing porch; close in. Call 773 Olive
St. x9S
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-24

For Sale-40 acres miles east OF
noltviile; good SOIL; new alfalfa
$l3O; terms very easy.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-24
LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN

$1,000 REWARD-For the arrest and
conviction or information leading to
the arrest and conviction of the per
son or persons that stole the bee
wax from my apiary, 2M miles east
OF Imperial. j. w. George Bee Co.,
imperial, Cal Box 244.
STRAYED OR STOLEN-Black HoI-
stein spring heifer; branded circle
on left shoulder; also calf months
old, branded "J" on right hip. No
El Centre. x99
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-02

Mrs. w. NJ Patterson who was
called to St. Louis by the serious
condition of her mother, Mrs. Bette
WaldOn, returned home Friday
night Mrs. Walden was hurt by a
fall from a second story window.
For several days the doctors gave
no hope of her recovery but at this
time she is improving Mrs. Walden
has been taken to a hospital and
her limb which was broken just
above the ankle, was set on Wed
neSday of last week. She suffers
severely with her back ano hip but
no bones are broken there. Time
will tell how badly she is hurt, but
her friends here hope she will soon
be we'll again. Mrs. j. G. Jones of
New York, who was called, to St.
Louis by this accident, came in
Tuesday evening to visit her sister,
Mrs Patterson
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-02
Topped the Market.

Wadsworth Bros, sold one OF
their yearlings Hereford bulls at
the Stock Sale at Kansas City Tues
day for $625, topping the sale by
$125 Mr.. johnson of Childer,
Texas was the lucky purchaser. The
animal is we'll bred and is a splen-
did individual Wadsworth Bros.
justly deserve their splendid repu-
tation as breeders of Hereford
cattle
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-02
Wilson's Canal Bill Passes House

Washington, March 31.-Presi-
dent Wilson's bill for the repeal of
the clause exempting American
coastwise ships from paying tolls
through the Panama Canal, was
passed by the House Tuesday by a
vote of 247 to 161. Two hundred
and twenty-one Democrats voted
for the bill. They had the assist
ance of twenty-five Republicans
and two Proeressives. Fifty-two
Democrats voted against it. In ad.
dition ninety-fve Republicans and
fifteen ProgreSsiveS voted against
the bill,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-02
CHRISTIAN

Bible School 9:45 a. m. ,43e ~
Preaching at II "a. M and 7:30
p. m.
- Boys Club at 6:45 p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday lat
"7:45 p. m.
Choir practice Saturday at 7:30
o. m. Members of both choirs and
all others who care to assist are
cordially invited to be in attend
ance.N
Class 8 will give a recital at the
home of Mrs Jasper Henderson on
Monday April 18th.
The public cordially invited to
attend all Sunday services.
W. Garnet Alcorn, Pastor.