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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-28

hearing OF the case OF " tiIidhi
F. Desha, an alleged bankrupt, was
held in the federal court this morning
before Judge Sanford B. Dole.
Helen Kapuni and Sam Kama,
charged with a statutory offense, had
hearing before United States COM
missioner Charles s. Davis this morn
ing, at which time the case was turn
ed over to the federal grand jury for
investigation at its next session.
!. meeting of the board OF agricul.
ture and forestry will be held tomor.
row morning at IL O'clock. The &C
cumulated routine work of the month
viii be taken up. The meeting will
be held I'm the Offices of the Water
house Company, Ltd.
The law and equity case involving
w. Tin Van, trustee, and L. All Chap
and others in bankruptcy matter,
was heard In the federal court this
morning before Judge Sanford b.
Dole. The case promises to be a
lengthy one, as the use of an inter
prefer is necessary almost at all
times.
A petition for the probate OF the
will of Frank s. Dodge who died at
st. Helena July Is was filed in the cir
cult court yesterday by the Bish-
Cd Trust Company. The petition states
that the real property left by de-
ceased amounts In value to $4,000 and
the personal property to $500. 1t
states that he is survived by wife,
three sons and one daughter.
Judge George A. Davis. United
States commissioner. was made hap
py today through the sreceipt Of ad.
vices that he had been elected mem
Der of the American Bar Association,
national organization, through the
executive committee in accordance
with the provisions Of It's constitution.
Judge Davis feels that high honor
has been conferred upon him, as the
American Bar Association has enroll
ed among its membership many of
the greatest legal lights to be found
in the union.
Mariana Ensena, recently freed in
the federal court when an indictment
against him by the grand
jury, charging him with having broken,
into postoffice on Hawaii was de-
MED by Judge C. F. Clemens, has been
arrested again on similar charge
and hearing was held before Conn /
missioner Charles S. Davis this morn
Ing. The case was set for trial on the !;
next calendar.
Another chapter in the fight between
The loyal Order OF Moose and the
PhoeIIik was written this afternoon |
when the former organization filed no
tee Of its demand for jury trial. and |
mixed that he defendant. James Bick- !
nell. treasurer Of the Phoenix. be put
under bond. 6Imiler instruments were
Ned also n the snif against q. 8. Lett. |
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-28

Republican party candidate for nomi-
nation at primary election as a
MEMBER BOARD SUPERVISORS
for the City and County of Honolulu.
My motto: Good Roads and a square
deal"
5917-July %, Aug. 4, II, IS, rs, Sept.
/, 8, II.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-28
VESSELS TO AND
FROM THE ISLANDS
Especial wireless to Merchants

TUESDAY, July %.
San Francisco Arrived July Is. 9 a
M, s. s. Manoa, hence July 81.
Sailed. July ~, s. s. Texan for
Honolulu.
0rays Harbor Sailed. July 81, schoon
cr Alice Cooke for Honolulu
Hilo sailed. July Is. s. s. Anyo Ma.
ru for South America via Mexican
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-28


The visit Of an American-Hawaiian
and Matson steamer at HiIo resulted
II large quantity Of sugar being
Forwarded to the mainland Product
now awaiting transportation to Homo
IuIu for the east and west coast Of
the United States includes the follow
ing lots, according to report brought
10 this city today by Purser Phillips
Of the steamer Mauna Kea: Olaa g..
300. Waiakea 1000, Hawaii Mil 1900,
HIlo Sugar Co. $1,000, Onomea q, S42.
Fepeekeo 1850, Honomu 1880, Ha.
kaiau l6,100, Laupahoehoe $4,000. Kai.
wiki CLOG. Kukaiau 8112, Hamakua
Mil 1885. Paauhau 10000, Honokaa
$500, Punaluu 1886. Honuapo 29s0
Gacks
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-28
MeCANDLEss TO HAwtn

L. l. McCandless, Democratic candi-
date for delegate to congress, will
leave tomorrow for campaigning
tour OF the island of Hawaii +
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-28
chansior steans TOR the Coast.

..
Remaining at the port for a short
time for the discharge of $1,000 bar.
rels of fuel oil, the American steamer
]. A. Chanslor steamed for Gaviota
at an early hour this morning. The
Chanslor left the entire cargo at the
local branch of the Associated Oil
Company
The big Japanese freighter Anyo
Maru, in the voyage from Honolulu to
Hilo, did not indulge in any sensation
al bursts of speed. judging from re-
ports which reached this city with the
return of the Inter-Island steamer
Mauna Kea The Anyo Msru is said
to have covered the distance in 26
hours or about double the length of
time required by the Mauna Kea in
steaming between the ports. The Anyo
Maru will be discharged of 60G'tons of
oriental freight before proceeding to
Mexican, Central and South American
ports.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-28
T0DAY'S MAJOR
LEAGUE RESULTS

A Cleveland Cleveland 4, Boston 8.
~ Detroit-Detroi 4, PhlIsoelphis
AZ q. Louis washington :, 81.
Louis 3.
Al chicago chicago 8. New York z.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
~ N1tIon4l League games post.
poned; rain.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-28

According to co11lunic1tio1s which
have been received here By StIaeler
& Company heavy rains fen 10 the
H1I1kUa district Sunday. 20 inches
having been recorded af L1Iakea "a "a
hours. and IIe Inches for the same
length Of time on the coast The for
Ief record was secured t( tie I.aln-
&41 Torres. station which has an e|e-
Walton 1[ 1865 feet Six years ago
40 inches 81 rain IeII ot L11rahoeh0e
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-28
LOCAL and GENERAL / A !.

A hearing Of the case of William
F. Desha, an alleged bankrupt, was
held in the federal court this morning
before Judge Sanford B. Dole.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-28

Helen Kapuni and Sam Kama,
charged with statutory offense, had
a hearing before United States Com
missioner Charles s. Davis this morn
ing, at which time the case was turn
ed over to the federal grand jury for
investigation at its next session.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-28

i A meeting Of the board OF agricul.
ture and forestry will be held tomor.
row morning at IL O'Clock. The &C.
cumulated routine work of the month
will be taken up. The meeting VIII
be held in the Offices of the Water
house Company, Ltd.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-09-30
Ringing Circus is Announced.

Worlds greatest shows and Spec
tacle Solomon and the Queen OF
Sheba" DOW on way Official intorma-
ton confirms the announcement that on
October OH, Rngling Brothers cir
Gus will give two performances in Co
lumbia.
Many pew features have been added
this year, the most notable "f which is
the spectacle Solomon and the Queen
of Sheba." This colo ssal production is
presented with cast Of 1850 people,
a ballet of 800 dancing girls, 735 horses,
81 camels and traiuload OF scenery,
costumes and properties on the biggest
stage 10 the world.
Following the spectacle, circus pro-
gram of unusual brilliancy will be pre-
sented, including an array of for eigr
and American acts new to the circus
world. The menagerie contains 1908
wild animals, IL elephants, five giratfes
and "baby ZOO" The circus is trans
ported on 50 double length cars. Spec
ial arrangements have been made by
the railroads 20 accommodate the GRO wds
that will visit the circus from this city
and the surrounding country.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-09-30
Tribute.

In memory of my grand mother Mary
Jane Owens Butler. Died Sept. 14!h,
1914
Our homes seems 50 vacant aud lonely.
4 heart overlooking With laughter
Seems cow but q stranger to song.
A sweet face is gone from the 6reside.
The heart Of q circle so dear
Has now gone away on visit
Each week seems prolonged TO year.
At eveptide. worn out and weary,
When. forced from the cisy's wild dlu,
I hastened home to our cottage door,
Her sweet voice e'er welcomed me in.
But now-I thank God it's visit,
From which she soon viii return,
No senil.. ton;:h, or sweet loving smile.
All, absence does make the heart yearn
She ever could comfort and cheer me,
No other can Gil! her place,
Nv first. ard mr last grandmother,
The sunshine of life is her face.
Her voice is the worlds sweetest music
That ever fell soft on my ear.
No one can e'er turn her against me,
To me, she is what lie holds dear.
Perhaps. in this worlds weary journey
My path may be crossed br some other,
But nothing Can change me, or e'er
can eStrange
From this one-my dear grandmother.
Mary Margaret Thames Ward.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-09-30
Don't Take
WRONG Medicine.

If your liver gets lazy you need q llv-
er tonic, not merely a laxative for the
bowels. Many people take a simple
laxative when the liver gets sluggish
rather than take calomel. which they
know to be dangerous. But o mere
Laxative will not start sluggish liver.
What is needed is tonic that will liYen
up the liver without forcing you to
stay at home and lose a day from your
work.
You have such tonic in Dodson.s
Liver Tone. Dodson's Liver Tone IS
all that is claimed for it, because the
druggists who sell it agree 20 band
back the money with a smile, to any
person not satisfied with the relief
Dodson's gives.
Dodson's Liver Tone is vegetable
LIQUID with very pleasant taste and IS
a prompt and reliable remedy for con,
stipation, biliousness, sour stomach and
torpid liver,
Dickson Drug Store will give it their
personal guar ntee Large bottle OF
Dodson's Liver Tone is only 80 cents
For children or grown people it is Inc
ideal mediciue. Try it on the guar
aptee. ADV.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-09-30

the consumption of cotton incident to
the general European war, the cotton
planters of this State realize the neces-
sity OF q concerted movement to with
hold from the market a portion OF the
present cotton crop and the reduction
of the acreage for the ensuing year OF
1915.
NOW, THEREFORE, in considera-
tion of the sum If one tS1.00) dollar to
the undersigned paid by the president
OF the South Carolina Division of the
Southern Cotton Congress, the signer
OF this agreement hereby convenauss
and agrees to and with the said Presi.
dent and bis successor in Office, as
trustee for and on behalf OF any and all
signers of like pledges in the State OF
South Carolina, as follows:
First. That he will sell no cotton
prior to October /, 1914
Second. That he will reduce The
acreage planted by him, his share crop
pers, and others under his control IN
1915, TO not exceed fifty per cent of the
acreage planted by him in 1914. |
planted ............ acres 'in 1914. l
agree to plant. ....... acres 10 1919.
Third. That he will store and hold
a year at least one-third o; his 1914
crop, unless twelve cents per pound can
be obtained therefor, unless absolutely
forced to sell sooner.
Fourth. That the s;gne" OF this
agreement as -liquidated damages,
agrees to pay to the President OF the
South Carolina Division of the South
ern Cotton Congress. as trustees for
the signers of like pledges in the State
of South Carolina ten (S10) Dollars for
every acre OF cotton planted, in viola
tion of the provisions OF this agreement
Any funds so paid in any Couoty to be
divided among the signers in such
County.
Witness my hand and seal this. day
of 1914
Signed, sealed and delivered in the
presence Of:
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-09-30
Niuhts of Unrest.
No Sleep, No Rest, No Peace With Lame
or Aching Back.


or Aching Back.
Weary the lot OF many kidney SUI
ferer.
Pain and distress from morn to night
Get up with Ia ne back.
TMirges Of backache bother you all
day.
Dull aching breaks your rest at night
Urinary disorders add to your misery
II yofi have kidney trouble,
Reach the cause.-The kidneys,
Doan's Kidney Pills are for the kid.
neys only
Have made an enyiab!e reputation in
Manning.
Mrs. K. L. Logan, Manning, S. c.,
says: For long time I had trouble
from weak kidneys. I suffered from
lame and achiog back that kept me
from getting my proper rest at night.
Doan:S Kidney Pills, which I procured
from DR.. w. E. Brown & Co IS Drug
Stare, (now the Dickson Drug Co J
were Used as direc: ed aud they relieved
me. at the present time. [ am enJ'y.
Ing much better health"
Price So, At all dealers Don't sim,
ply ask FOR kidney remcdv-g~c
Doau's Kidney Pl!!s-the same that
Mrs Logan had. Foster-Milburn co.
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.-Adv
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-09-30

=. IL.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-26
Christmas in Berlin.

Rotterdam, Dec. 26.-The Berlin
correspondent of the Nieuwe Rotter-
damsche Courant gives some details
of Christmas in Berlin. What strucH
him most was the shrinkage in the
number of Christmas trees for sale
This he took as a sign that the wom-
en- had not the heart to make merry
while their relatives were at the
front.
On the other hand the correspondent
is amazed at the number of young
men still seen in Berlin.
Provisions are becoming more cost,
ly. The farmers have had to sell their
cattle, not being able to keep them
owing to the costliness of feeding ma
terial. Housewives have been warned
to be very careful and economical in
the employment of foodstuffs, but
from this, the correspondent adds, il
must not be inferred that anything
very serious has occurred with regard
to supplies.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-26
High School Dance.

Last night the Senior class of C. u.
II. 5. gave dance at the Davis hall
to which all their special friends and
the alumni were invited. The hall
was artistically decorated in crepe pa
per and pepper boughs. Christmas
tree was placed in the center of the
floor and jokes placed on it for some
of the people. Santa Claus headed
the grand march and gave out the
presents. After this the dancing went
on with the Old Mission orchestra
rendering the pieces to perfection.
Games were played by those who did
not dance and every one had a de
lightful time.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-26
Regulating Telephones.

La Crosse, Dec. ga decision to
day by Judge Stevens of the circuit
court upholds the constitutionality OF
Wisconsin's physical telephone connec-
tion law, taking stand opposite to
that of the California court relative
to the states authority to compel con
nection of toll lines of the telephone
companies.
Judge Stevens held that the law is
not only constitutional, but that the
order of the state railway commits
sion for the connection upon which
the appeal to this court was taken,
is based upon the police power of the
state, rather than upo,r that of emf
nent domain.
This means that the Bell Telephone
Company will be forced to connect
with the toll lines of all independent
companies, with compensation.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-26
Cold in the East.

New York, Dec. 26-New Workers
today faced the coolest day of the
winter. From IA above zero at mid
night, the thermometer dropped to 4
above at a. m. A biting northwest
wind, at times attaining velocity of
AZ miles an hour, accompanied the
cold.
At Saratoga Springs, N. Y, it was
forty below. Gas mains and water
pipes were frozen, it being the coolest
Of the season.
At Boston it was 2 below-the cold
est December 26 since 1872.
At Northfield, VT, it was 1S below;
Baltimore, 8 above; Utica, % below;
Syracuse, 10 below; Winsted, Conn.
Is below. tXNW
At Barre, VT, it was So below;
Wrightsville, VT, 40 below; Mont
pelier, 38 below: White River, Can
ada, 46 below; Rapid City, S. D., "a
below; La Crosse, Wis, "a below;
Fond du Lac, Wis, % below.
1t was below zero in practically
every city north of Nebraska.
The official figure at Chicago was
below at a. M, but the tempera-
ture stood 9 above at II today.
The police saved the lives of scores
of men found sleeping in doorways
and alleys by bundling them off to
the nearest stations.
The intense cold has snapped tele-
eraph and telephone wires in all di-
rections and rail traffic is delayed
by inability to make steam.
Pittsburg, Dec. 26.-The thermome-
ter in northwestern Pennsylvania
ranged from "a to 80 below, the cold
est on record.
Unsettled Weather.
Los Angeles, Dec. 26.-Forecast for
southern California: Unsettled tonight
and Sunday, probably with showers.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-26
Christmas Cheer Reaches
All Classes of People

and a pair of cuff buttons from Mrs
McAdoo, besides a number of ''home
made gifts" from members of his
family. Then there were remem-
brances from all quarters of the globe.
Early this morning the president
carried little Anne Cothran, his baby
grandniece, into the oval room, the
family library, to see the tree and
all the presents Santa Claus had left
her. From the mantel, which bears
the bronze tablet commemorating the
signing of the Emancipation Act by
President Abraham Lincoln, her stock
ing hung crammed with goodies.
President Wilson was greatly pleased
by the delight of the child with the
big doll in satin dress he had provided
for her. He showed her the working
of the mechanical toys and remained
home from church to play with them
and run them for her.
In the family party today were Miss
Margaret Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. Fran
els Bowen Sayre, Secretary of the
Treasury and Mrs. William G. Me-
Adoo, Miss Helen Bones, Miss Sallie
McAdoo, Mrs. Edward Howe, Mrs.
Anne Cothran and little Anne Goth.
ran, and Stockton Arson, brother-in
law of Mr. Wilson.
Dinner was served in the state din.
ing room at o'clock. There was an
enormous Oklahoma turkey and
steaming mince pie. Red roses
graced the center of the table and
Christmas favors were at each plate.
Earlier in the day three automo-
biles from the White House carried
Christmas cheer to the poor of the
city. Miss Margaret Wilson was in
one of them winding up the charitable
work she has been carrying on for
the last three days.
Most of the cabinet families, especi-
ally those with children, celebrated
the day in their own homes. There
were Christmas trees in the homes
of Secretary of the Navy and Mrs.
Daniels, Secretary of Labor and Mrs.
Wilson, Secretary of Agriculture and
Mrs. Houston, Secretary of the Interior
and Mrs. Lane and Attorney General
and Mrs. McGregor. Postmaster Gen
eral and Mrs. Burleson and their two
pretty daughters, Miss Sidney and
Miss Lucy Burleson, had little fam
lily party, as did the secretary of com
merce and Mrs. Redfield, who have
their son, Humphrey Redfield, home
with them from Princeton. The Misses
Burleson, Miss Genevieve Clark and
Mr.. Redfield joined in the dances Civ
en- this evening for the college set.
At the home of Speaker and Mrs.
Clark, a Missouri turkey sent by an
admirer, graced the dinner table. AL
though there are no children in this
family, the Christmas gifts of the
family hung from Christmas tree.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-26
Mystery Murder
Near Los Angeles

Los Angeles, Dec. 26.-In the iden-
tity of the name represented by three
letters, "H. N. M.," lies the solution,
the police say, of the mysterious slay-
ing of woman, whose body was
found late yesterday in a small ra-
vine on the Rancho La Brae, just west
of the citv limits.
The murder, the police say, was
committed at least six months ago,
as attested by the condition of the
clothing and body.
The body, discovered by party of
squirrel hunters, is described as fol
lows: Height, 5 feet inches; weight
about 100; age between 30 and 35;
complexion brunette; eyes blue OF
light brown; hair dark brown.
The body was dressed in a coat of
blue serge, with white silk lining
watch pocket on the left breast, the
lapels faced with black silk, cuffs
two -buttoned and plain, collar of lace
and pinned on, skirt of light blue cut
plan that matches coat, hat of black
velvet crown. edging of silk braid
of dark silk, one hatpin, shoes button
and patent leather, green gray cloth
top, high French heels, size A; waist
of white lawn and insertion, the sans
pattern as collar; stockings of blac,
Isle silk; jewelry, thin silver rinp
and small plain signet ring. Death
was caused by blow on the head
above and to the front of the left
ear. The upper jaw also was broken
and gold d-crowned tooth knocked out
with other bruises on the head
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-26
Fire i'm Denver.

Denver, Dec. 26.-Seventy five
guests were routed from their rooms
and five badly burned in fire at
the Buckingham, a fashionable Capt.
tai Hill apartment building. at 2:3O
this morning. pr. William Stemen
rescued three women from the flames.
He was badly burned on the face
and hands as he dashed through the
corridor and aroused Mrs. l.. d. Re-
mick as the flames entered her room.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-26
NAVAL BATTLE REPORTED.

VALPARAISON, DEC. 26.-NEWS
OF A BATTLE BETWEEN THE
GERMAN CRUISER DRESDEN
AND TRANSPORT PRINZ EITEL
FRIEDRICH WITH BRITISH
CRUISERS OFF THE COAST OF
CHILE is EXPECTED MOMENTAR
lily. A GILLIAN WARSHIP RE
PORTED BY WIRELESS YESTER-
DAY THAT THE BRITISH CRUIS-
Err NEWCASTLE HAD OVERTAK-
EN- THE DRESDEN AND THAT A
BATTLE WAS ON, BUT SINCE
THEN WIRELESS MESSAGES OFF
THE COAST HAVE BEEN JAM
MED" AND 1T is IMPOSSIBLE TO
DECIPHER THEM.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-26
Daniels Wants to Know.

Washington, Dec. 26.-Secretary
Daniels today cabled the commanders
of the cruisers North Carolina and
Tennessee at Beirut, asking if there
was any base for the report that the
American warships had threatened to
lombard Tripoli to quell demonstra-
tions against British and French sub
jects aboard an American steamer in
the harbor.
One report said the warships had
escorted the steamer out of the har-
Dor and later proceeded to Smyrna.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-26
Marriage Licsnses-Dale G. Coo,

Marriage Licsnses-Dale G. Coon
er, 81, native of Indiana, resident of
Holtville, and Verde NJ. Claire, 27.
native of Ohio, resident of Holtville.
Francis M. Vogt, native of Mississip-
pi, resident of Holtville, and Laura N.
Waldrip, II, native of Mexico, resi-
dent of Holtville; Burrling M. Cru
well, %, native of Colorado, resident
of Imperial, and Violet Lyall, 21. ma
tive of California, resident of Impe-
rial. Franklin M. Hunt, ~, native
of Mississippi, resident of Brawley.
and Elizabeth M. Muse, 70, native OF
Mississippi, resident of Brawley. Har-
ry Anderon, 25, native of Iowa, res
ident of Calexico, and May Roberts.
10, native of South Dakota, resident
of Calexico. Roy w. McGruder, %.
native of Mississippi, resident of Holt
vile, and Muriel Craig, 21, native of
Colorado, resident of Holtville.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-26
Japan's Political Trouble.

Toxic, Dec. 26.-Attempts are be
ing made to avoid a ministerial cri-
sis, following the refusal of the i'm
perial diet to support the govern
ment's army program and the subse
quent dissolution of the diet by the
emperor.
Count Okuma, premier, stated this
afternoon that the cabinet will not re-
sign "at present." but it is expected to
fall within a short time. The army
program will go through ultimately.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-26
German Vessels Lost.

Petrograd, Dec. 26-The German
cruiser sHertha and German mine
layer have been sunk in the Baltic
sea, according to information to the
admiralty. The Hertha was placed in
commission in 1897 and for several
years before the war was used as a
training ship. Her complement mum
bered 473 men.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-26
Delegation On Way Home
With Only Fair Prospects

will recommend that this appropria
tion be made.
The delegation is impressed with
the belief that there is fair prospect
of the appropriation, but steps will
be taken by the irrigation district
directors to act on different line
if the government refuses to give as
sistance.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-26

Word has been received from Pres
ident Hamilton of the irrigation dis
trict that he and the other delegates
are on their way home, with the ex-
ception of Mr.. Best, who will remain
in Washington for sore time longer
to act for the valley.
Conferences have been held with all