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Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-04

FOR ExCHANGE-REAL ESTATE

1 WILL TRADE my house in San Die
go for clear property in Imperial
Valley; valued at $1,S0O; modern
S-ro9m house, u story; high, level
lot; beautiful view of bay and noun
tains; lawn, flowers and garage;
near car line, is minutes to center
of town; now rented to reliable par
ty If you want home in San Diego
you will find this a good bargain.
Deal with owner only. Address Box
213 Eel Centro Z. o.
FOR EXCHANGE have Sc, 1000 equity
in 20 acres all in alfalfa. This is one
of the finest c1osc-in tracts and is at
the city's gates and an absolute safe
investment. Balance to run years.
VIII trade for Broadway business
lots, or what have you? See Weir,
at Weir's Variety, Fifth and Broad
way.
FOR RENT-500 acres at per cent
of the value; long time lease; cheap
er than owning the land; Mesquite
the valley. See the owner, T. D:
Mccall, Imperial. Phones GO and
/ HAVE "a lots in the Venice addition.
near San Francisco. Value $4,000.
VIII exchange for improved valley
ranch of same value. See f. G. Weir
at Weir's Variety, Fifth and Broad
way.
FOR RENT OR LEASE-4O acres soft
Vile. See j. II. Strang, Holtville.199
FOR EXCHANGE-Co1o hardware
store for Imperial Valley land. A.
Anderson, Masonic Temple.
TO TRADE-$1,Oo 900 equity in modern
5-room house for clear lot or cotton.
Chas Mccormick.
FOR RENT-Modern cottage, $165O.
Inquire 793 Commercial. MIST
TOR RFNT-Modern cottage, $3.50.
Inquire 793 Commercial. x1S6
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-04
MONEY TO LOAN
$4,000

$4,000
Absolutely gilt-edge s per
cent first mortgage due in
two years, for so acres of
choice land in Imperial VAL
ley. This is your chance to
sell. If you want it send me
n description of your land at
once. Have some places sub
mitted, but must have the
BEST and want to get set
tied by January /. Please
call at once or write, giving
iull description.
l.. i. SARGENT,
126 NORTH FIFTH ST,
Ell CENTRIC, CAL.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-04
PASTURE AND PRODUCE
WATER STOCE

49,
FOR SALE--No. / water stock, cheap
for cash ALEXANDER q. INGRAM
Real Estate Oregon Hotel block.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-24
HEAVILY FINED, NE.
ASKS LIFE Term
JOSEPH RENNER CONVICTED OF
ILLEGAL SALE OF LIQUOR
AT WINCHESTER.

Winchester, Oct. 23.--The case of
the Commonwealth against Joseph
Renner. a well-known resident of
frederick County, which has been en-
gaging the attention of the October
grand jury since Monday last, came
ito a conclusion in the Circuit Court
of Frederick County this morning,
when Renner entered a plea OF guilty
to the Indictment charging him with
selling liquor in the county, and, on
the advice OF Commemorative Attor-
iney Herbert s. Larrick, was fined 5000
and costs, amounting in all to t2S1.24.
which was paid. Renner pleaded
guilty to four counts IN Indictment,
and was given the minimum fine Of
$50 on eac. count. The costs of the
Gao against MIN amounted TO sSi.2A.
Judge Harrison administered Sc
we're lecture to Renner in court this
morning, in the course of which his
honor stated that he would put Rem
ner Under bond of $1,000 condi-
toned upon his not selling liquor for
a year AT this stage of the proceed
.ngs Renner arose in court and SOL
EMMY declared
Judge, you can make it for life II
you want TO-"
The bond of $1,000 was duly exc
cuted toaday. a1d after paying his
fine and costs Renner was set * lib
cry. a poore" but a wiser man.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-24
Happenings Of the Day From All Sections of Virginia
MORTON MURDERER
IS sent TO CHAIR
JOHN EDMUNDs FOUND GUILTY
IN PRINCE EDWARD COURT
AND SENTENCED.

Keysville, Va, Oct. 23.--John Ed
monds, a negro, who murdered Henry
Morton, member OF prominent
family of Charlotte County. was found
guilty of the charge yesterday after
noon in the Circuit Court OF Prince
Edward County and sentenced by
Judge Hundley to die In the electric
chair November 81
| The murder occurred on the eve-
ming OF October . while young Nor
ton and relative wSe returning
home from a circus they had seen In
Farmville. They were about fifteen
miles from this place when they were
overtaken by Joseph Lewis, negro.
and while the three men were talking
Edmunds ran toward them. After
uttering an oath. Edmunds, who had
taken exceptions to the conversation.
engaged In by the men, nred the shot
which killed Morton. Young Morton's
body lay In the road throughout the
night.
Edmunds was taken to Farmville
to escape mob VIOLENCE. He confessed
his crime and was given a speedy
trial In sentencing the slayer, Judge
Hundley said he regretted he could
see no palliating circumstances in the
case. Judge Hundley prevented an
attempt at lynching by ordering q
special term Of court for the trial <of
the negro. who win be taken to Rich
mond Immediately to await death In
the penitentiary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-24
BIZ MAY MANTON

Busy mothers are sure tn Ike this undcF-
garment because the skirt can be made
uf slouncing and requires no fnish. The
body portion, too. il loose snough for
comfort whilc, at the sen,e time. It 6ts
smoothly and. since it can DO MAIDS with
high or low neck. short or long slrrves, 1t
provides for all occasions, In the back
view, nainsook II .used for the skirt In
place OF the bouncing and h, 81 course.
quite correct burt this advantage Of the
embroidery IL self-evident. II something
finer and daintier Is wanted, plain ma
,erial can be scailopcd by hand and the
neck and sleeve edges fluishcd in the Same
rassnfsef. ".'.7-e' s. ,s,.-- e**
Fer the year sizc. the skirt will require
III yds. OF bouncing IA In. wide with II
yd. Of plain material MAXI as shown In the
large view; y yds. 90 in, wide TO make
as shown In the back view.
The pattern 1898 10 cut in sizes from
to years. 1t will be mailed to any adj
dress by the Fashion Department OF this
paper, on receipt Of ten cents
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-24
FIRST FREE SCHOOL
IN ELIZABETH CITY
FACT SHOULD BE KNOWN TO
THE COUNTRY, SAYS :.
HOUSTON.

Hampton, Oct 23--That the fact
that the first free school In America
was established In Elizabeth City
County should he written in the his
tories and the encyclopedias of this
country was declared in an admirable
address last night before the Syms-
Eaton School League by Hon. Henry
r. Houston, member of the House Of
Delegates from this county.
Mr.. Houston was in fine voice and
his fine Grafton was received with tre
mendous interest by the large audi
ence. He declared that he thought
the league here should work without
ceasing to have the history of this
community written In the histories
of the country. more especially the
impo, tans information that II was in
Elizabeth City County that the first
free school was established, MIR,
Houston went over the motives that
prompted Thomas Syms and Benjamin
Eaton way lack in 1895 to leave lands
AMI COWS for the establishment OF a
free school for the education of the
children, and declared with emphasis
that the event should be recorded IN
all the histories and encyclopedias OF
the world. The State of Virginia and
said Mr. Houston. has given the his
torical prominence which they are
entitled to and he urged that the
league OF tho school. which bears the
names of the two great men would
do Itself honors In trying to herald the
glad information TO the world al
large. Mr.. Houston also discussed ed
ucation from the viewpoint of tht
teacher and patron and besought his
audience to toin In the movement &c
give the teachers the sympathies oil
the fathers and mothers. He said thai
this community should feel extremely
proud OF the distinction of being the
home of the American Institution oil
free schools and expressed the hops
that the Syms- Eaton League will later
In the session take up the movement
TO advertise to the world that 1t was
in Elizabeth City County that ths
Idea OF giving to the children OF thu
United states. IL not the entire world
! free education. WIS originated,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-24
VIRGINIA BRIEFS

/ The Campbell County Teachers As
/ ISOLATION met at Rustburg Thursday
and Friday of this week with the
| largest attendance IL has yet had. w.
7 NJ. Bass, president of the association.
presided, and number Of interesting
addresses were delivered and papers
read.
| waverly r. Cousins. of DanvilIe.
aged 81 years, was found dead In his
bed In the Virgtnian Hotel Thursday
morning. death having occurred dur
ing the night from heart trouble. MI
Cousins was engaged in the tobacco
| business in Danville.
| The formal opening OF the new
home OF the Alexandra Relief Hook
and Ladder Company took place
Thursday night. attended by city Of
| f,cials and officers OF the volunteer
! fire companies OF the city. BAN
auet featured the evenings entertain-
nent.
The Lynchburg Ad. Mems Club has
arranged to secure from the Asso-
| ciated Advertisers Clubs of America
| series of six lectures on important
subjects connected with the profession
OF advertising. Stereopticon slides
will illustrate the lectures.
| The Lynchburg Council committee
which inspected the paving systems
OF Baltimore and Washington. has re-
turned and will make Its report soon.
/ Richmond was on the schedule OF
| cities to be visited. but after inspecting
Baltimore and Washington the com.
| mittee decided to return home.
A verdict OF 1850 for the plaintiffs
was returned by the jury hearing the
| trial OF the suit of A. b. Richards q
Co, OF Winchester, against w. II.
Baldwin. q Clarke County farmer
The. suit involved a claim OF $1.1o0
commission by the Richards COM
/ pany for the sale Of a farm belonging
to the defendant.
i The cadets of the Saunton Military
4 Academy have returned from night
spent in coon hunting near bunaio
Gap. in Augusta County. The cadets
were the guests of w. A. Pratt
] Several additions to the Farm Prod
ucts Day prize at staunton have
been announced by the committee
having the exhibit in charge.
Neil Marshall. for some years
resident of Newport News, where ms
wife now. resides, was chief engineer
on board the John p. Rockefeller. the
Standard Oil CompAny's steamer SER.
ed by a British warship several Gays
ago.
with a charter membership OF ~,
the r. X. Curtis Camp. No. III, sons
of Confederate Veterans. has been orr
eanized II Hampton. A. Z. RansOms
was elected commander.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-24
PRESIDENT TYLER
HONORED IN NORTH

Williamsburg, Oct. 23.-President
Lyon G. Tyler, of William and Mary
College, who has been sick since his
return from the North, was able TO
be downtown today. DR.. Tyler went
to Providence, r. l., to deliver an
address at the celebration of the fhoth
anniversary OF Brown University. In
the academic procession during the
celebration the three oldest colleges
in the United States were representa-
by their presidents. who walked three
abreast III the place of honor In the
parade While in Providence, DR.. Ty-
Ter had conferred upon him the degree
of doctor Of laws by Brown University
in recognition of his distinguished
work In American history. This Is
the third college to bestow this de-
gree upon him, others being Trinity
College, Connecticut, and the Univer-
sity OF Pittsburgh. 1t is remarkable
hat, though Or, Tyler in his work has
been prominently iaborer in South
ern history and has consistently pre-
scented the Virginian and Southern
viewpoint all Of his awards of dis
/ tsrction have come from Northern In
stituticns
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-24
WILLIAMSBURG PLANS
FOR BIG TOWN FAIR

Williamsburg. Oct. 2s.-On Novem-
Der 8, town fair will be held here
under the auspices OF the Educational
and Civic Association. All ladies of
williamsburg, whether members of
the association or not, are urged to
make exhibits Of their handiwork.
their babies, or the products Of their
gardens. Following Is a list of the
various departments and those who
will have charge OF them: Fancy work
and sewing, Mrs Lyon Tyler and Miss
Edith Smith. home cooking. Misses
Kelly and Chapman: babies, under
three years of age. Mrs. Fl: H. Craw-
ford: miscellaneous, Mrs. G. @. Han
kins. Judges have been appointed
and ribbons will be awarded the prize
winners. Plans are being made for
serving cafeteria supper In the eve
ming after the fair.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-24
lee LAID TO REST
By FATHERS SIDE
BODY INFERRED IN MAUsOLEUM
IN LEE CHAPEL. AT
UNIVERSITY.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
Lexington. Va. Oct. 23.--Funeral SER
vices over the body Of Captain Robert
r. Lee were held in r. e. Lee Memo
rial Episcopal Church this morning &,
the rector, Rev. Oscar De Wolf Ran
dolph. officiating. Intermsnt was made
In the Lee mausoieum on the campus
of Washington and Lee University.
The cadets OF Virginia Military In
stitute and the student body Of Wash
ington and Lee formed the escort.
Members of the Washington and Lee
faculty were active pallbearers and
honorary pailbearers were Confede-
rate veterans Of Lee-J--- ION Camp.
Captain James Bumgardner. OF
stanton and Veteran william g.
HUMPHREYS, of yesuvius, were sent "A
committee by the Grand Camp OF
Confederate Veterans. in reunion at
Newport News.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-24
SCHOOL PRESENTS POWHATAN
INDIAN OPERA AT TOANO

Toano. Va, Oct. a3.--The Powhatan
Indian Opera given by the Toano Pub
lie School, under the directions OF Mr..
William A. Baker, OF Chicago, was
presented In Toano auditorium last
night to a large and appreciative audi
ence. The principals were IN indian
costumes as welt as the chorus, COM
posed of fifty children or more,
1t was the pretty story CT Poca-
hontas and Captain John Smith. In a
musical form and was rendered in pro-
fessional style. Especial notice should
be given the soloists. Mrs. r. r, Gate
wood. Miss Bryan and Miss MurrslL
Proceeds will go toward repairing OLD
Hickory Neck Church
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-24
TWO Was FREED
~ OF FORGERY CHARGE

Staunton, Oct. 23--Iewis and Gil
bert Via were released from custody
yesterday on the charge of forgery In
connection with the case which
brought William Via, of Meyers Cave
a one-year sentence. The men. while
still under Indictment and subject to
prosecution if the Commonwealth SO
desires. were not placed under bond
and the cases are probably at an end.
Three indictments were brought
against each of the Was. The two
remaining against William Via follow
ing his conviction on the first, were
Withdrawn yesterday and he will only
have to face the penalty OF conviction
! on one count.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-24
BLACKBURN SUCCEEDS
LEE MARTZ AS CLERK

Winchester. Oct. 23.--Judge Haas
County Clerk OF Rockingham to sue
coed Colonel d. H. Lee Martz, who
died early Tuesday morning. AS clerk
OF the county. Mr.. Blackburn is also
Clerk OF the Circuit. Court
Judge Haas administered the oath
in the clerks ONCE and Mr.. Blackburn
gave bond In the sum of $1,000 with
the American Casualty Company. oil
Baltimore. acting through its agent
c. Grattan Price. as surety.
Mr. Blackburn Immediately ap-
pointed c. III. Brunk Deputy Clerk and
he also qualified. Mr.. Brunk has been
a deputy clerk since 1887.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-24

The marriage OF Miss Grace Fair
fax Nugeut and Mr.. George f.. Jones,
both Of Richmond. took place Wednes-
day In Washington. the ceremony be-
ing "a very quiet affair at the home of
Rev Wallace Radcliffe, and being wit
messed only by Mr.. James /. Jones,
brother of the groom. formerly OF
Richmond, but lately Of Washington;
Miss Edna z, Jones. sister of the
groom, and Miss Frances Chaplin, of
Richmond. Mr.. and Mrs. Jones left
Ell the afternoon train for New York,
where they will visit relatives OF the
groom and lated will go to New Jersey
TO visit friends of the bride. Upon
their return they viii be at home In
Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-24

Moore pastor of the Presbyterian
Church.
The wedding was quiet. owing TO
the death only recently of the father
of the bride, and the guests were
limited TO their nearest relatives ana
most intimate friends The bride S
costume was of white Georg@tte
crepe. and she carried shower
bouquet of lilies of the valley
Miss Halle Taylor Mccormick. Ct
Berryville sister of the bridegroom,
was the maid of honor. and she wore
white shadow lace and chiffon
taffeta Her flowers were pink roses.
Mr.. John Wright Striking. Of Nor
folk, Va, served as best man.
Cut flowers and autumn leaves
were used in decorating the house.
The wedding music was rendered by
Mrs James O'keefe, who also SANG
a beautiful solo during an intermis-
sion.
Back from Bridal Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Won Gem
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-24
CAMP MEETS NEXT
AT FREDERICKSBURG

Newport News Oct, 23.-The next
meeting place of the Grand Camp. u,
c. ". OF Virginia will be held In Fred
ericksburg With the selection of the
place of meeting and the adoption OF
vote of thanks to Newport News
and all who contributed TO the sue
cess of the stay of the veterans, the
business session ended.
Resolutions were also adopted con.
demning the speech of General Webt
at the Jacksonville reunion. Genera
Webb is said to have declared thai
the South fought for the perpetuatior
of slavery
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-24
AMHERST COUNTY COURT
HAS BUSY SESSIONS

Amherst G, H. Oct IA great
deal of business has been transacted
this week by the Amherst County Cir
cult Court, Judge b. T. Gordon pre-
siding The court ordered Attorney
Whitehead to examine and report
upon title to the school lot in Madi-
son Heights, Elon District. and Attor-
ney 7. G.. Payne to examine and report
upon title to two school lots. one In
Pedlar District. near Atwood. and the
other in Temperance District, near
townsville.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-24
BYRD AGAIN HEADS
VALLEY TURNPIKE

Winchester, Oct. 23.--The annual
meeting of the stockholders Of the
Valley Turnpike Company was held
In the Hansbrough & Carter building
yesterday.
The annual report OF President FL
F. Byrd was read and approved. and
Mr.. Byrd was reelected president Of
the company, and Judge Newman the
vice president. The other officials OF
the road are elected b the directors.
The stockholders elected the same
board Of directors.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-24
HOLY NAME BAND
WINS LOVING CUP

Alexandria, Oct. 23.--The silver low
ing cup awarded by the Loyal Order
CT Moose at their carnival and bazaar
now In progress at the Richmond The
alter Auditorium, for the most sue
cessful amateur band In the city of
Alexandria, was won by the Holy
Name Rand of this city
The band arrived at the hall about
$50, failing to see any competitors.
Several selections were given both
outside and inside of the hall
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-24
Collector IL Bankrupt.

John r. Gentry, Highland Park
collector, yesterday filed voluntary
petition in bankruptcy in the United
States District Court, placing his liza
bilities at s7,lo3. According 10 the
petition he has no assets
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-24
THIRD DAY AT ALBEMARI4E
COUNTY FAIR GOOD ONE

Charlottesville. Va. Oct. 2S,-The
third day OF the Albemarle County
fair brought large crowd to the
horseshow grounds. The exhibits
were seen by hundreds who comment
ed upon their completeness and ap-
pearance and the Midway did good
business tonight.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-24
Personal.

Mrs James Peasants. who went
abroad this summer with her aunt,
Mrs ]. Quitman Lowell, of Baltimore,
has arrived In New Y ork
Miss Nora Randolph has returned
home. after spending some time with
Mr. and Mrs william II. Massie, at
Rose Hiil"
Mrs. J L. Hill and daughter. Miss
Nellie Hill. az this city. are. visiting
In Newport News.
Mrs. Sidney n. Williamson. who has
been spending some time abroad. Is
the guest Of Mrs, w O. Williamson. at
10 North Laurel Street.
Mr. and Mrs. Landlord Redwood,
of Norfolk. are guests of DIR. and Mrs.
Frank Redwood. OF this city.
Miss Elizabeth caches has return
ed home, after a visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Mccullough. on Tanners
Creek, Norfolk.
Mrs Charles A Rlanton Ia the guest
of relatives In Culpeper.
Mrs Charles q. Bartlett, has re-
turned to her home IN Newport News
after visit TO Mrs Douglas Duggfns
of this city
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-24
SOCIETY

mingen, who were recently married in
Amherst. have returned from their
Northern bridal trip. and are now the
guests OF the formers father, Baron
Sigbmund Otto Won Gemmingen, In
L. ss~R
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-24
Attending Football Game.

Mr.. and Mrs. William H. White. Jr.,
os Norfolk, who have been spending
several days in Washington, where
Mr. White attended the meeting of
The Bar Association. will go to the ball
game a. he University of Virginia
today before returning home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-24

The poeeolAce q HAurertowns hva
miloa Aorth az Woodatcck. waa robbed
WNAnen1ay n19hk. x sum ~ money
49, mn voF1h az ekAmpa werA taken.
0obbesa uaeA m Automohl1es
Bisbee daily review., 1914-02-17

every walk in life They formed regiment of i227 Including thoao Nho died siolent deaths less cupais the total 2e5s furnished the deahrate for Paterson and Passaic combined.
 The homicides alone than half the record of all England 1906 Nearly 200 human lives part of the price pay yearly for federation of the gunman. the bomb planter the wieder of knife and stileto. Yet the New Yorker has 55 cent greater chance of being killed by automobile than by a murderer the preponderance is much greater if he Is of steady habits. Automobile killings fin 1913 So2. against 1l2 in 1910 The rapid duo solely careless driving. If greater carelessness of pedes fault. the figures of deaths by trolley and wagons would show 1t; but they declined from S5s in 1910 PTS in 1913 Pedestrians apparently grow careful yet killed at the rate of almost one day by motor cars.
 For city standing high in many of the attributes of civilization New Yorks record of deaths by violence is shameful Suicide public prevent For the rest remedy is in strict enforcement of the law and there is other remedy.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-02-17
BATTLE WITH HORSE THIEVES

MORALES Fighting occurred near ,he border between a sheriffs posse and a gang of Mexican horse thieves. A report was received that the horses mad been stolen ner Patagonia and a posse at cnce strted on pursuit of the thieves. One Mexican was shot in the leg and captured, but the balance escaped in the direction of the bor' Ger Sheriff Mcknight expresses tic belief that the gang will be captured. They have with them large number of the horses.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-02-17
HOSE srEARLINe IS CHARGED

GiCBE-iasHer Holoman, well known Miami miner has been ar rested on request from Roswell. N. NJ. He is cbrged with horse stealing lut denies the charge and insists that he was not in or near Roswell with In the period tht the theft is alleged to have occurred. that on the con ,rary was on the Pacific coast during that period.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-02-17
~ 2. * a # < E $ ARIZONA NUGGETS 4
WAR ON PRAIRIE OO3s
* * * * * * * *

ST JOHNS-A determined and concerted effort is to be made in Apache county for the extermination of the prairie dog by the. agricultural and commercaii organizations. A date of commencement is to be fixed and poiscn and every other known weap- ons against the pests will be em- ployed.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-02-17
CRUSHED BETWEEN CARS

PRESCOTT-Caught between two steel cars at the Humboldt sample mill, A. Marshall sustained serious and possibly fatal injuries. He was extricated by willing hands and hur' ried to the hospital here. This is the second accident to occur at the Hum soldt mill within a week