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Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-21
NINE DAYS FIGHTING.
(By Franklin P. Merrick)
(By international News Service

(By international News Servce)
Paris Sept. 21-With Rheims and scissors being
battered to pieces by German artillery the nine days
worlds greatest battle finds both the invaders and the
allies moving huge bodies of infantry into the conflict
The arrival of German reinforcements is estimated
at 100000 This has resulted in the invaders taking the
offensive at several points and has made necessary
the allies to throw forward heavy bodies of men to en-
gage the German attacking forces.
The latest office bulletins show the hardest fight
ing SOssOns the extreme western end of the bat
tie line, and at Rheims, in the center Rheims and Sos-
sons are in flames.
BELGIUM A SWAMP.
(By United Press Associations
The Hague, Sept 21-Belgium is vast swamp as Il
result of rains Large scale military operations inn
possible, but many bloody skirmshes reported.
HUNTING FOR GERMANS.
(By United Press Associations
San Diego Sept 21-The British cruiser Newcastle
has arrived here. She is reported to be searching for
the German cruisers Nunberg and Leipsic She is
pected to start for San Francisco tonight
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-21
Congressman Hobson
Here in Two Weeks

Congressman Richmond P. Hobson,
hero of the sinking of the Merrimac
in Santiago harbor and authority on
naval affairs, who is also noted as
the author of the bill to submit the
prohibition question to the states, now
pending in Congress, will speak in El
Centro two weeks from tonight, Mon
Gay, October 5, in favor Of a dry
state. Mr. Hobson will probably draw
the biggest house that ever assem-
bled in the valley
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-21
See Hopelessness of
Fight Against District

assembly was up in the air, or, to
change the figure, utterly at sea, for
something with which to fight the Ir-
rigation District is putting it mildly,
To flight the Irrigation District
was the object of the meeting. But
the meeting was really boost for the
district, for no one could produce d
bean shooter, much less siege gun,
to fire at the district.
A Moses was sadly needed to lead
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-21

Saturday afternoon "mass meet
ing" of fifty of the 5000 land own
ers in the Irrigation District met in
the directors room of Water Com
pany No. / at Imperial to make last
stand against the acquisition of the
water system by the people of the
district.
]. r. Stevenson of Imperial was
made chairman of the meeting and
Clark Bradshaw secretary. To say the
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-21
Peace and Plenty in the
United States Bringing
On New Era of Prosperity

whom has been elected to stay at
home-federal deposits of 35,000,000
in rational banks for crop-moving
purposes, and the fact that every such
bank and many of the larger state
banks may issue emergency currency
under the Vreeland law up to rs per
cent of their unimpaired capital and
surplus, together are rapidly tiding
over the temporary financial emer-
gency which now happily is on the
wanc.
Because, while money everywhere is
abnormally close at the moment, due
to abnormal conditions abroad and not
to any weakness at home, credits have
been and are now relatively easier and
in healthier condition in many rural
districts than in some of the larger
cities, while bankers and depositors
everywhere have co-operated success
fully to meet the situation-an exhibit
of constructive patriotism for perma-
nent good more worthy of honor than
the destructive patriotism of battles
momentary excitement.
Because, also, the whole financial
situation is working into better shape
with a rapidity, in view of the un-
precedented shock it received in late
July and early August, that empha-
sizes the inherent economic strength
of the United States. -
Because financial and other condi-
tions in the United States during the
past two months and at he present
time are so infinitely better than in
the other neutral nations of South
America, Asia and Africa os to prove
beyond all doubt the superior economic
powe- of the American people.
Souadness in Farming and Industry.
Because the good crops of 1914 and
b cir value have been so thoroughly
monstrated and harped upon as to
make it unnecessary to dwell on that
much-advertised detail of fundamen-
tally strong position.
Amer lean farmers will receive more
for their labors in 1914 than in any
previous year.
Because the worlds supply of ce-
reals, harvested in 1914, will be fully
10 ler cent less than last year, q
decrease of over 1900, 100000 bushels,
making the aggregate supply no larg-
er than from the crops of 1911 AMI
insuring good prices to farmers for
this year and next.
Because the similar strength back
of other industries and businesses is
so evident as not to require reiteration
here of the vast array of statistics up
on which these conclusions rest.
Because, while wheat quotations 90
down from high water mark with
prospects of peace, cotton goes W
under the same influences, and indica-
tions now are that when both these
staples grown in 1914 finally are all
sold, their growers will be fairly re-
warded. Indeed, cotton is the only
weak spot in American agriculture
just now, but this position is improv-
ing taily, and underlying factors point
to handsome profits upon present
prices of cotton, stocks and bonds.
Because, while cereals, meats and
dairy products are yielding fair re-
turn to producers, so great is the sup
ply of fresh fruits, vegetables, ap-
CONTINUED ON PAGE FOURI
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-21

This is in line with the dry cam
paign, for which there will be an all
day meeting here tomorrow.
Mrs. Hester Griffin and Mrs, Young
of Los Angeles will then speak for
the w. C. Il. u. and the Dry FEEDER
alton will also have speakers. A por-
tion of the program will be out of
doors.
Mrs. Green is anxious to have all
young people who can sing meet here
at the Christian church tonight to
organize a chorus for the meetings.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-21
(By Herbert Myrick)

oIdHSc
Because the period of liquidation is
over. Business has been on a debt
paying basis for several years, and
now is in position to go ahead safely
and profitably, as there are no ac-
cumulated stocks of merchandise.
Because the stoppage of immigra-
tion is so restricting the supply Of
labor that every worthy worker may
be employed at fair wages.
Because these working people, and
the masses generally, are so bent on
having the latest and best of every
thing as often to be extravagant rath-
er than thrifty in gratifying their
wants and thus become liberal con-
sumers of food and merchandise, as
we'll as being producers thereof, Gre
ating a vast and constantly expanding
home market, since there is no limit
to human wants.
Because, therefore, the home trade
of our people, their dealings with
each ether, relatively is but in it's in
fancy, in spite of its present gigantic
volume, aud is about 49 times our to-
tai for egn trade.
New Era in Foreign Trade.
Because our foreign trade, which
now constitutes barely 2 per cent Of
our total trade, is destined 70 grow
by Leaps and bounds. For the past
fiscal we r foreign trade per cap
ita was anos aee5.e ia. IF twenty
years ago.
Because II States now may
furnish the with much
of the merch e,.,a shipped
by Germany, r. #aee Rel
gium and England
Because, once we ge, s4e. Ha
can hold a goodly share Of i. -a ls.
all comers.
Because, furthermore, the foreign
demand per capita is destined to in
crease much more rapidly in the fu
ture than in the past, since the peo-
pie in every land, whether civilized or
not, have had some taste of tie ~ Il
things of life, which has whetted their
appetite for more.
Money Problem Solved.
Because the new federal reserve
banking system bids fair to enable
the American people to rectify most
of the errors of their old monetary
system, keep every dollar as good as
gold. largely insure against financial
stress, and provide adequately and
safely for the automatic expansion
and contraction of credits and credit
instruments, in harmony with the
natural expansion and contraction of
trade at different seasons and under
varying conditions.
Because, when we reflect upon
what the American people have ac-
complished with the least scientific
and least elastic monetary system of
any modern nation, it requires no i'm
agination to foresee the rapid, heal
thy and permanent development which
will be promoted by the new federal
reserve system, which may be perfect
ed as experience shows the way until il
adequately serves all the people all
the time.
Because, although the new SYSTEMS
going into operation was delayed by
pip-headed Senators-the chief of
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-21
Still Slaughter Goes On
Without Decisive Act
(By international News Service)

(By international News SeTVlce)
Paris Sept 21-The complete official statement of
the war office late this afternoon is as follows
Il. On our left wing, on the right bank of the Ose
we have advanced to the heights Lassgney west of No
on east of Oise and the north of the Asne the Ger
mans have shown increased activity Violent attacks turn
ing into bayonet charges have been delivered in the
gion of Craonne. The enemy repused at all points
with considerable losses.
"2. Around Rheims the enemy has made no infantry
attack but has confined itself to efforts in bombardnf
our front with heavy pieces.
"3. At the center in Campagne, on the west of Ar
gOnne beyond Soudan have taken Nesnleshulus and
Massignes.
a. In the Woervre region the enemy holds the re-
gion of Thiaucourt and has bombarded Hassonchate
"5. On the right wing Q4orraine and Vosges) there
is no change. The Germans fortyng themselves
Demiethiel, south of Chateau-Salins"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-21
Why Business
Must Be Good

them from the wilderness OF uncertain
ty to some definite point of attack
but no Moses came. Reed said:
eve must resist the bonding of our
land / object to a political mob TAX
ing our business out of our hands and
running it to suit themselves. There
is too much opportunity for graft.
"Tho District says they will get rid
of Holabird. We are as anxious to
get rid of Holabird as they are. Who
is pntting up all this money? l un-
derstand they have been paying dol
lar a name for signatures to the pc
tition.
"If they vote this bond on US we
are gone, now there, comparatively.
You know what l mean."
Willard said: "You can't do any
thing. You will be outvoted six to
one. You have let the day go by
when you could really do something.
l tried for two years to get you to
see what was coming and do some
thing, but you wouldn't do it. l came
here to see if you have something in
mind. If you find some basis of ac-
ton you can litigate. You can keep
that up for twenty years"
Mr.. Willard did not stay till the
close of the meeting.
Following Mr.. Wizards statement
that something definite and practical
should be done, Mr.. Reed proposed that
they have punches of farmers get to-
gether and educate each other"
Mansfield said: "The District can't
go through with this"
Willard retorted: "They have al
ready gone through with it. You have
very little, time to stop them"
Finally, as no plan could be thought
of to head off the District from it's
purpose to issue bonds for the pur-
pose of purchasing the water distrib-
rting system, committee was ap-
pointed to propose something and head
off, if possible, the election.
AS first proposed by Mr.. Barton,
the motion was "to improve the con-
clifton of the water users of Imperial
Valley"
Some one said: "Why, that's what
the Irrigation District claims to be or
ganized for"
Mr.. Reed proposed motion to or
ganize "to fight the Irrigation Dis
trict." Finally the motions were COM
bined by the secretary in motion to
"improve the condition of the water
users of Imperial valley and fight the
Irrigation District"
A. H. Rehkopf, w. P. Mansfield,
Barton, Stuart Jewel, George H.
Reed, ]. R. Stevenson and Clark Brad
shaw were appointed on the organi-
zation committee. Some said it would
take money, but no steps were taken
to raise the money.
Directors of the mutual water COM
panies are to be approached and all
present at the meeting are to per-
suade all persons they can to take
their names off the petitions. One
speaker admitted he had signed the
petition and declared he would not
take his name off the list unless
shown something better than the pc
tition. No one could tell where or
how one could get his name off the
petition after he had once signed.
1t was proposed to have enthusias-
tic public meetings and widely adver-
tise them.
"But all the papers in the county
are bought by the district" lamented
one.
"Buy them over again." said an
other.
But no one put up any money.
Motion to adjourn was carried with
no Moses in sight.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-21
(By Frederick Werner)
By International News Service)

(By international News SeTVlce)
Berlin Sept 21.-The following official statement
erng the general situation in France issued today
Success is meeting offensive against the allied
British and French forces We making progress at
several points Heavy rains for few days has compelled
the German troops to withhold attacks but
moving forward with the enemy energetic defense
"Reinforcements sent to the front are giving good
account of themselves, and strengthened lines by
placing soldiers who almost exhausted by the ter
rife strain under which they have been fighting for many
days.
"Our artillery has again demonstrated its superior
ity." ase Us gsAa
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-21
BIG RUSSIAN GUNS.
(By Frances Lavelle Murray

(By international News Service)
Petrograd, Sept. 2.-Heavy Russian siege guns,
transported railroad taken from Austria, are bonn
harding the two San River fortresses at Przeysl and
Jarosow, it is officially announced today Parts of both
towns have already been set on fire.
Following the success at Krazisyn, Russian soldiers
moved northwest and captured Dobieko This feat has
bottled up in Przemysl $4,000 under General Dego-
lard They must beat off the Russian attack surrender
At Dobieko the Russians took several batteries with
which the Ausrians had attempted to prevent their ad
vance, together with many transports and large guam
titV of ammunition and arms
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-21
TWO MILLIONS FIGHTING.

(By United Press AssOclatlOnS)
Petrograd, Sept 21.-Two million are fighting in
Gacia today in the third general engagement Aus
tran soil since the beginning of the The Russians
have been strongly reinforced and forcing back Gen.
eral Dank directing heavy fire against Przemysl which
replying furiousy. Official dispatches state that the
casualties both sides, particularly of the Austrans,
are enormous. A cold rain is falling
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-21
GLOOM in AUSTRIA.
(RY International News SerVice(

(By International News SerVice)
Vienna Sept. 21-Gloom here has been caused by the
official admission that the army of General Dankel has
been compelled to take the defensive against the Russians
in Gaica This is the first official admission that Aus
tian have suffered reverses in the fighting against
Russia.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-21
SITUATION UNCHANGED.


London Sept 21.-Except that the situation is
changed and the allies are holding their own, the
office made comment tonight concerning the battle
the Asne It is believed that the attempt to envelope
Won Kuk on the German extreme right might succeed
1t asserted that the German offensive has everywhere
been smOthered
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-21
(By United Press Associations

(By United Press AssociatiOns)
Paris, Sept. 21-The Battle of the Aisne entered on
the second week today The issue remains doubtful with
the artillery duel still progressing.
SITJTA ALTON JTNGHANEED
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-21
A DRAWN BATTLE.
(By William Phillip Sims)

Paris, Sept. 21-Fghting continues iercely on the
Aisne and southwark The allies are trying desperately
to clumple the German right under Won Kluk and Won
Bueow and the crown prince trying again to pene
ate the allies line Craonne The fighting there is des
perate the Germans charging repeatedly with bayonets
and being beaten back with fearful slaughter
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-21
TO ASSAIL ANTWERP.

(By international News Service)
Ostend Sept 21-According to reports received here
today thirty German siege have arrived at B1us
sells and being sent toward Antwerp the chief Bel
gian fortress. This indicates that the Germans will at
tempt to reduce that city and capture the Belgian
With King Albert's troops harassing the German
anks they have been unable to send their full forces
to France.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-21
EMPEROR REPORTED DEAD.
(RV United Press ASSOciatiOnSl

London, Sept. 21.-Emperor Francis Joseph of Aus
tria died week ago and the news was suppressed be-
of fear of revolutionary demonstrations is assert
ed by high official of Lausanne Switzerland, who has
just returned from Vienna, according to Geneva dis
patch to the London Chronicle The rmor pre-
viously circulated, but confirmation was lacking.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-21
GERMANS TAKE OFFENSIVE.
lBY United Press AssOciatlOns1

1By United Press ASSOcat1OnSJ
Berlin Sept 21 (By wireless to Sayvile, N. Y)-The
Germans in France are taking the offensive everywhere
today according to dispatch this afternoon from field
headquarters Bucharest message declares the crown
prince decided Saturday to maintain Roumanian neu-
trality.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-21
CHARGES REPULSED.

(By international News Servce)
Paris, Sept 21.-A bulletin issued at 8 p m. says
German bayonet charges being repused by the allies
about Craonne.
"The French are advancing the right bank of the
Oise
"The Germans continue their bombardment O.
French troops about Rheims with siege guns"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-03
NET CHANGES INSIGNIFICANT ON
NEW YORK MARKET YESTERDAY
MUTT AND JEFF

NEW YORK. April 2.-There were
indications OF returning strength in
the stock market for a time today.
a moderate volume of buying was
sufficient to lift prices generally, after
brief period OF hesitation In the
early dealings Before noon a reac-
ton set In, which ultimately levelled
down the list. and net changes in
most cases were Insignificant. The
decision Of the courts that holders OF
Union Pacific preferred were not en-
titled TO participate in the special
dividend disbursement of Baltimore
a Ohio stock caused only a temper
airy squirt In Union Pacific common.
-Ihis movement as a market factor.
was more than Offset by the weakness
OF Baltimore x Ohio. which for a time
sold down two points. The whole
list felt the effect of purchases for
European account, which have been
on a larger scale during the last day
or two, Missouri Pacific continued
the weeks rise. which brought IL to
ngure four points above Saturdays
close. Later II lost more than the
days gain of a point. Wheeling n
Lake Erie Issues were strengthened
by the courts ruling that the price
at which the property is sold must
not be less than $4,000. 900. Total
sales 2lU,6O0 shares
Bonds were steady. Rock Island
collaterals fell TO a new low figure
at SO. Total sales OF bonds 50. 400, OUJ
United states bonus were I'M
changed on call
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-03
WEILSBURG

WELLSBURG. W. Va. April q
The entire community was shocked
when shortly before ten O'Clock this
morning IL was learned that John Lob
miller. prominent man OF Wellslurg.
had shot and killed hImshelf while in
hls Office near the decorating factory
street
The direct cause OF his death was
poor health and respondent over bust
ness affairs. lie was a mouldmaker
by trade, but for several wears past
had been working on several patents
ana although he had been working at
several of these. he had never been
able 10 make a complete success Of
any patents and IL Is thought that
much worry over these lead him 10
commit the deed this morning
John Lobmiller has resided here az
ulrerent times for about twenty-eight
years, He was born in Wheeling on
July 3, 1888 and when a young man
came TO Wellsburg and worked as a
mouldmaker in the old Riverside Glass
company for many years. He left
mere several times, once going as far
as California, but returned and for
several years past has been working
continually on seevral Iatents. one OF
these being a scraper for barrel heads
ahother paper weight and up till the
Time or his death had been working
IN q new patent glass furnace. lie
mad been suffering for many years
from stomach trouble and was subject
10 severe headache spells that would
last for days at time.
he Is survived by his widow. form
erly Miss Cora Nelson OF this city.
and two children, Joseph. aged IL. and
virginia, aged -, with whom he lived
az 40. 40 Fifteenth street and three
brothers, Chris. Albert and Joseph. ali
OF Wellsburg. He was member OF
the \. O. u. W. As yet no funeral ar.
rangements have been made.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-03
FINANCIAL.
Bank of Ohio VALLEY
WHEELING. w. VA.
Resources Over One Million
Dollars.
PAYS 80 ON TIME DEPOSITS.
FINANCIAL.
SISTERSVILLE

SlSTEBSVILLE. w Va. April p
n. b Nissan was business visitor
in ClarksburF Tuesday.
Mayor u. r. Thoenen is the guest
Of friends In Padkersburg.
Y. J Mccarthy who has been Wis
iting In Wheeling has returned home
Misses Mary and Ruth Harrington
visited In Wheeling. Tuesday
Mr. and Mrs Frank Amos aud chill
dren. Of New Matamoras. are spend
inr few days with Mr. and Mrs
Forest Miller
Mrs - T.. Hondcrehot. Of Oberlin
Ohio. iz visiting friends here
". r. Walters. representing the
Rice Millinery Co. ~ Wheeling. "a
ralling on hle customers in this city
Mr. and Mrs ~ Boall and son. who
have been the guest of the formers
sister Mrs Wade G. Duffy. have re-
turned home 90 Weston
Frank McMullou. who has been
visiting BITS parents. Mr. and Mrs. D.
s McMullin. Tor week. left Tues
day morning 60 resume bis studies
IT Kiskl
Mrs Beardsmore. who has been
making an extended visit with her
sister. Mrs Robert Mccormick has
returned 90 her home az Wootsfcld
Miss Evelyn Straw. 81 the Hamu-
ton party. o. here spending a few
days the guest Of Rev. and Mrs g.
/ Wilson
Dr " No. Young will leave Friday
for New York 20 take a course On
medicine and surgery During his
absence Dr Thaw will take charge
~ his practice
VI $ Adler. representing the L.
Adler A. Bros shoe Co. ~ baltimore
Nd. On here calling on the local shoe
stores
Art Case pleasantly entertained n
number Of his friends with a six
o'clock dinner Tuesday evening AZ his
home on Wells street
Miss Gladys Clark Of Ben's Run.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-03
>. $. mach. . CO.. closing Letter.

Nf.W YoRk. Apr -.-Ihc market
opened nr,1ly mere and the buying Of
copper Stocks was OF confident cnarac-
ter, conditions IN copper metal trade IN
Europe ana America are enurely salts
factory and higher range OF prices -
locked for. s.les erOund IN wee well
absofDcd There was spurt of activity
In Cnf<91 Pacific on the announcement
of cecti@on Denying right OF preferred
Shareholder 20 participate In the extra
distribution OF cash end Baltimore q
ohio stock possibly ct an appeal beinl
taken checked the rise. The president
of the Pennsylvania railroad was before
the inter-state commerce commission
and made a very strong argument Tor
tho railroads IN the rate controversy.
Inc early strength IN Missouri Pacific
49, not maintained and the stock Loot
- points In the course Of the day.
Nothing has come to iight IN regard 10
change Of control Of the property whieh
has been rumored OF late. The finPi
tone was tirm. inter-Eoro Met. stocks
showing advancing tendencies. Cana
dian Pacific vs. stiOug feature In IA p
late afternoon.