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Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29
" hat War Moves Mean.
(By j. w. f. Mason)

tBy J. w r. Mason)
written for the United rPess)
New York, June 29.-Indcations Of
immense additions to the British navy
since the outbreak OF the war are con-
tanned in the supplementary naval es-
Inmates introduced into parliament,
calling for 10000 additional men.
This is an increase of one-third over
the naYy's personnel at the begin
ming Of the war.
One year ago the navy included
100000, including those occupying
shore posts, admiralty office employees,
dock and naval station men. The re
cent additions have been made almost
entirely for sea service.
Just how many warships have been
added to the British navy since the
outbreak of the war is unknown eX-
cept in official circles. But it is
known that $50 to 800 men are re
quired to operate one of the newest
superdreadnaughts. England was
building ten superdreadnaughts at the
outbreak of the Wal. Two battleships
for Turkey were also in the process
Of construction. These were taken
over by England and Turkey was
compensated accordingly. Parliament
has approved Of the building of four
ether dreadnaughts of the latest de
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29
Contempt Case Continued.

Los Angeles, June % Contempt
proceedings against officials Of I'M
peria Water Company No. were to-
day continued until Friday in Judge
Myers court. Settlement outside Of
court is hoped for The contempt
charges are an outarowth of the com
pany's refusal to comply with court
order to pay water rents to Receiver
Iolabird of the California Develop
ment Company.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29
Fighting For Capital
Of Disrupted Mexico

Biblical law. Then he dismissed them.
Falnsworth and Lynch both live in
the vicinity of Heber. They disagreed
so it was told Justice Of the Peace
Mayfield, and Lynch, in reprisal, took
gun and slew turkeys which be-
longed to Farnsworth.
Farnsworth told the justice of the
peace of the trouble, but before any
official action had been taken the diff
fculty was settled and now friendship
has been restored between them.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29

The trustees of El Centro school
district. who were about to erect a
fourth grammar school building OF
brick, have changed their plans and
will build house plastered both in
side and out on steel lath. 1t is con-
sidered that this is better for an
earthquake country than brick.
Yet the greatest fault found with
buildings is the poor mortar used, the
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29
Planning New Type
Of Buildings for Valley

lack of metal reinforcements and the
carelessness in building without thor
oughly wetting the bricks before us
ing. To these faults are attributed
the fact that in some of the buildings
there is entire lack of adhesion be-
tween the bricks.
The city will undoubtedly hence
forth enforce more strenuous regula-
tions.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29

siPn. 1t is believed that England to.
day has sixteen superdreadnaught.
ready for action
Besides rushing work on the build
ing Of dreadnauehts the British ad
miralty is hurying the construction
of aeht cruisers to replace those sunk
by ,he Germans. New desuoyel5 arc
also beng built.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29
JURY FOUND
M'MURDO GUILTY

After 3 hours delberation a jury
in Superior Judge Coles court yes.
terday found Jack McMurdo guilty oc
bringing stolen property from Mexico
into the United States The crime
of which McMurdo was convicted is
equivalent to grand larceny.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29
Germans Are Driving
The SlaVs Everywhere

Berlin, June 29-The Teutons
everywhere are driving the Russians,
it is announced. Von Lingsinqen has
won new victories along the Dniester
and Von MacEenzen's left wing has
crossed the Russian border and at
tackled the Slavs near Tomasof The
Bayarians are thanking the Ruesians
alone the Ianew river.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29

Washington, June 29.-rhe Carran-
zista agency has announced that the
Zapatistas have packed the archives
and apparently are prepared to quick
ly evacuate Mexico City. Foreign dip
lomats are trying to prevent looting
and violence. General Gonzales, COM
manding the Carranzistas, is threat
ening the capital. He is reported to
be Withholding attack to avoid street
fighting. Gonzales has been heavily
reinforced since his defeat.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29
TROUBLE SETTLED
OUTSIDE COURT

When L. Farnsworth and John Doe
Lynch appeared before Justice of the
Peace Mayfield yesterday and an
nounced that they had effected a
peaceful settlement of their Difficult
ties, the justice of the peace delivered
an admonition to both of them, in
which he embodied civil, criminal and
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29
Conscripticn in England.

London, June 29.-The first steo
was taken today toward conscripti'
Walter Long, president Of the local
government board, itroduced bill re-
quiring all males between Is and C5
to be enrolled rs to the state of their
physical ability to bear arms.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29
Jerome to Testify.

New York, June 29.-William Tray
ers Jerome, Thaw's Nemesis. will be
called to testify against Thaw in the
sanity trial. 1t is the plan of the
def anse to show that he believed Thaw
to be sane during the famous murder
trial years ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29
W Washington Hopeful.

Washington, June 9.-Officialdom
is hopeful that Germany viii accept
the American view Of the Frye case.
Ger1rd's reports regarding favorable
progress in Germany's reply to the
Lusitania note has caused optimistic
views.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29
Huerta's Great Scheme
Has Been Frustrated

said to be showing more widespread
organization constantly, and startlinc
developments are promised
1t is understood Huerta's revolution
airy force is secretly crossing the bor-
der and mobilizing in northern Mex
leo, preparatory to a possible attacF
ON JuareZ.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29
Better Protection
From Eire-Sheriff
controversy viii
Hamper Progress.

Keep the fight for a courthouse To-
cation in the background" Supervisor
Arthur Shepard said today. 1.-THE new
courthouse is the important factor
and the fact that it will be in e.
Centre ought to be satisfactory to the
people here. A controversy over the
site will do more to hamper progress
than anything else"
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29
Italy and Turkey Break.

Milan, June 29.-A Rome dispatch
says the Italian and Turkish diplo-
matte breach is complete. The Ital-
ian Constantinople ambassador has
been recalled and the Turkish am
bassador has prepared to leave Rome.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29
Talk of Peace.

Amsterdam, June 29.-The Cologne
Gazette, discussing the Socialist peace
demand, said; THE time is near when
the enemies will cry for peace, bur
until then we must fight ON and, above
all, must remain united"
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29
Fighting at Arras.

Paris, June 29.-The French have
resumed the Arras attack and it IS
announced they have progressed along
the sunken road from Angras to Alb
lain and the Germans have lost heav-
lily. 1t is admitted the Germans have
temporarily "occupied' a ridge eas,
of MitZeral, Alsace.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29
Scutari Occupied.

Rome, June %. - Montenegrin
troops have occupied Scutari, capital
of Scutari district, Albania, Is miles
from Cattaro, Dalmatia, the largest
Albanian city.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29

FL Paso. June 29.--IIuerta said to
day he hopes to be released afte'
Thursdays hearing. He declared h
has no intention to jump bail and flee
J. l.. Camp federal attorney fo'
western Texas, is assisting the prob
ers of revolutionary plans, which are
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29
Rank Statement Called.

Washington, June 29.-The comp
troller of the currency has issued a
call for statement Of the condition
of national banks at the close Of bus
mess June 23.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29

Butter has gone up another notch
and now is quoted at 27 cents, which
is a high price for this season of the
year. A short time since it advanced
from % to 26 cents and the latest
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29
Butter Goes Up Notch
To Please Daitymen

advance to 27 is thought to indicate
a fine outlook for the farmer.
There is a margin of profit in but
ter at the present price, and this will
prove encouraging to the industry.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29

Of he Bug river, near Busk, 30
mile northeast Of Lemberg. The
southern front Of the Russians has
retreated beyond the Gnila Lipa river.
Iyanoff Withdrew eastward following
the fall Of Ilalicz.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29
New Russian #Star1.

Petrograd, June 29.-The Russians
are ready to make another stand al
new Notifications on the west bank
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29
No Preference. Says
County Auditor.

PERSONALLY | have no preference
for a courthouse site, but l believe
it ought to be built where the court
house now stands" County Attorney
w. .. Carey said "The county owns
this property and ought to rebuild
ON the present site. There is no
doubt that the building is not safe
now, neither is there any doubt that
the county needs a new courthouse y
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29
Many Now Say New
Court House Needed

structures adjoining the courthouse as
it Is at present.
a business which may increase the
fire risk to the county records may
lie placed in structure in the i'm
mediate vicinity of the courthouse and
the county is without control of that
phase.
Il would rather see the courthouse
erected on some other site, even in
the vicinity Of the fair grounds, than
remain where it Is, for that reason"
Need 1t Worse
Than Eyer'-Nichos.
Business could probably have beel
conducted in the present courthouse
for the next several years had re
the quake occurred, but that fae'
has made a new building almost
perative," District Attorney Nichols
said today.
My idea is to construct a one
story building of steel and reinforced
concrete, with ample room.
Present conditions at the Jail make
it impossible for anyone to conform
With the law as far as the segrega-
ton of prisoners is concerned"
He did not favor the present site,
nor Gid he approve of rebuilding where
the courthouse now stands.
Deputy District Attorney Simon al
so favored the new courthouse pro-
posal. He said:
My idea is well constructed one
story building of wood, metal lathing
and plaster, which will be erected out
side the business district. The county
needs a new courthouse"
Better Protection
From Fire-Sheriff
II favor a new courthouse where
there is better fire protection" Sher.
iff Mobley Meadows said today.
There is inadequate protection from
fire where the courthouse now stands
If the block were to take fire it is
probable that the entire courthouse
would be destroyed together with the
county records. The new building
ought to be erected in some location
where there is no danger of fire and
where suitable grounds can be laid
out"
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29
Present Building
Peril TO Records.

County Recorder Frank Erzinger
when asked for his opinion on a new
courthouse, laid stress upon the pres
ent peril to the eounty's records.
"The site isn't so important as long
as we get new courthouse, ne said
"There are a number of persons work
ing in the building and it is not safe. y
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29

Many Of the county officials We're
asked this morning for their opinion
on new courthouse. In almost every
instance the reioinder was the same
that the county needs new court
house.
] Supervisor Arthur Shepard said this
morning that the meeting of the coun-
ty board Thursday would probably de-
termine the outcome Of the proposal
to erect a new structure.
Couldn't Tell You"
-Supervi3Or Carr.
GLOW do you stand on the new
courthouse proposal" Supervisor j. J.
Carr Of Imperial was asked
Mr.. Carr replied with a rejoinder
which is almost as famous as 81 have
nothing to say
He said. q couldn't tell you
Conditions Demand
It'-rreasurer.
"Unquestionably the county needs
a new courthouse" County Treasurer
J. Stanley Brown said this morning.
"The present courthouse is unsafe
and don't believe the people will ask
the county officials to work in build
ing which is in the condition this one
is. | favor a new courthouse because
conditions demand it."
Present Building
Peril TO Records.
County Recorder Frank Er2inger,
when asked for his opinion on new
courthouse, laid stress upon the pres
ent peril to the county's records
"The site isn't so important as long
as we get a new courthouse, ne said.
"There are a number of persons work
ing in the building and it is not safe"
No Preference. Says
County Auditor.
"Personally | have no preference
for Il courthouse site, but | believe
it ought to be built where the court
house now stands" County Attorney
w. .. Carey said "The county owns
this property and ought to rebuild
on the present site. There is no
doubt that the building is not safe
now, neither is there any doubt that
the county needs a new courthouse" D."
Tax Collector
Fayors Bond Issue.
THE site of a new courthouse is
not of the Importance that the neces-
sity for the building is" County Tax
Collector N J. Reid taid this morning.
Build courthouse for the conye-
nience and safety of the people and
for the safety of the records.
"There is large amount Of money
to BE raised both for a jail and for
bridges, and that money must be
raised either through an added tax
rate or by voting a bond issue. | be-
lieye the county is better able to
stand bond issue which it will have
Is or 20 years to pay than to raise
that money by an added tax rate.
"The county owns the site ON which
the present courthouse stands and
which extends to State street. ! fG-
Vor the erection of a One-story con-
creta reinforced building ON the pres
ent site extending to the length of the
county's property and set back %
feet from the sidewalk, although the
erection of a courthouse is of more
Importance now than is the site"
No Opinion, Says
Assessor Weaver.
"What is your opinion on the new
courthouse?" County Assessor w. NJ.
Weaver was asked.
81 haven't any he replied
Foolish to Repair"
Says Judge Cole.
Characterizing the theory of either
reconstructing the present courthouse
or rebuilding on the same site as i'm
practical, Superior Judge Cole said:
at is apparent that new court
house is needed and | believe it should
be moved from the business district,
The county cannot control the estab-
| lishments which may be started in
Evening journal., 1915-10-19
COLORED WORKERS
Slash their foreman

CHESTER, Pa, Oct. ia rib
saved the life of James Hanna, of
John Hanna and Sons. contractors.
last night, when he was slashed
across the left breast with a razor in
the hands OF negro teamster in
the firms employ. and a long wound
was inflicted directly over the heart
The contractor was also cut on the
leg, and, while his condition is seri-
Gus, he is expected to recover.
Two colored men, Arthur Parker
and Jack Reed. are involved in the
affair. The men we're in the stable,
and a dispute over the number OF
loads hauled by each during the days
work led to a fight
Hanna stepped in TO act as a peace
maker between the teamsters and
was cut. It is alleged, by Parker.
When the negroes saw that Hanna
was badly injured they hurried from
the scene, Parker leaving a trail OF
blood behind him, from a long razor
or knife wound in the thigh. He was
found on the sidewalk, several
squares away, exhausted by loss OF
blood, and was taken to the Chester
Hospital by DR.. william Evans. who
notified the police, and an officer was
detailed to guard him.
Evening journal., 1915-10-19
NO ONE WOULD Be
PENNSCROVE'S MAYOR
License Fight Puts New
Jersey City in a Peculiar
Plight
HE DOESN'T CARE
TO BE CRITICISED

PENNSGROVE, N. j., Oct. 19.-S.
Ruling Leap, who received the Repub-
ican nomination for mayor at the
primary election, has declined to
stand, after having filed his accept
ance, and this leaves the ticket with
out a nominee. Mr.. Leap, a lawyer,
lad been induced to accept the nomi-
nation after many futile attempts had
been made to get someone to stand
1t was agreed that voters, irrespect-
i've of party, should support him. AS
he counsel for the borough, the Board
IF Health and the remonstrants
against the license OF Colonel Joseph
.. French, he says he is being severe
ly criticised because some of the citi-
1ens have been shown up" and he
has decided to allow these people to
pick someone of their liking.
Jonathan G. Brooks, who received
the Democratic nomination for mayor
n Elmer borough. has also declined
10 stand and his place is to be filled
by Eugene Bostwick. selected by DEM
ocratic Chairman Creamer. Mayor
Brooks has resigned because OF busi-
ness engagements demanding his at
ention.
Evening journal., 1915-10-19
TEACHERS RE.ELECT OFFICERS.

At the first fall meeting OF the Pri-
mary Teachers Association. held yes
terday afternoon in the auditorium OF
the High School the biennial election
of officers took place, the old officers
being unanimously reelected Pres
ident. Miss Clara Mendinhall; vice
president. Miss Ellen Samworth. and
Miss Ida M. Little. treasurer In the
absence OF Miss Mendinhall, Miss
ssmworth presided. Announcement
was made by Miss Samworth that
owing 10 the fact that It was desired
TO have the teachers assist in select
ine lecturers for this winters course
the list had not been closed. Any
teacher who might have lecturer
in mind was urged to give his or her
name to Miss Mendinhall. A commit
tee comprising Miss Katherine Sam
.uel. Miss Elizabeth McClintock and
Miss Reba Smith was appointed 70
audit the treasurer's report.
Following the business session Miss
samworth introduced DR. Francis Fl
Green OF the West Chester Norma
School. the subject OF whose lecture
was Dickens. the Apostle OF Child
hood"
Evening journal., 1915-10-19
MANSION
IS Prey OF FLAMES

PRINCESS ANNE. Md, Oct. 19.-
Holly Hurst, one Of the oldest Cslon-
ial houses in Somerset county, sit
uated on the Manokin River, six miles
from this town, was burned yesterday.
The fire originated in the attic above
the kitchen, and when discovered the
flames were breaking through the
roof. The loss, which was covered by
insurance, amounts to S2,500.
The dwelling was a brick and frame
structure, the main portions OF brick,
having been built 14O years ago. In
Colonial days the property was owned
by Henry A. White, who married a
daughter Of Bishop Stone, OF the
Maryland diocese. After the death Of
Mr.. White the estate was occupied by
his daughter, Mrs. Samuel S. Sudler
of this town.
During the period before and i'm
mediately following the Civil War
Holly Hurst was the scene of many
social events. Later the place was
known as Helena Park, and for a
number Of years the annual outings Of
the churches and fraternal orders in
this section we're held there It also
was the scene of many social func-
tions. such as dances and boating
parties
For the last ten years it has been
occupied bv Colonel y. Stanton Field
The nropertv is owned bv the brothers
of Colonel Field. GEORGE W. and Frsnk
+. Field Of PHILADELPHIA.
Evening journal., 1915-10-19
ENTERTA|NS IN NEW
HOTEL DIN|NGROON
James Nolan, Commercial
Hotel Proprietor, Proves
Jovial Host
HAND HIM DIAMOND
SET CUFF LINKS

In celebration Of the thirteenth
anniversary of his arrival in this
country and also to open a new din
ing room, James Nolan, proprietor Of
the Commercial Hotel, No. 205 Market
street, entertained number OF his
friends last evening. An elaborate
luncheon was served by Jacob Zim-
mermann and the decorations. which
were OF high sordes. we're arranged
by Edward ]. Lawler. a decorator OF
this city. John J. Horty, POSTMASTER,
ably filled the position.
A touching tribute to the memory
Of the late Wilbur l.. Sasse occurred
when the diners arose and stood
silent for a period of two minutes.
For some time Mr.. Nolan has been
engaged in constructing the new din
ing room of his hotel I'm which last
nights function was held. Il is one
of the prettiest places OF the kind IN
the city. The decorations which are
permanent, could not have been Sc.
lected with greater care. They lend
cheerfulness TO the surrounding
that is most pleasing. In consequence
good cheer reigned supreme last
evening.
Plates had been laid for fifty
guests and the tables were all oc,
cupied when the festivities began.
Toastmaster Horty called upon eacl
guest and all had few words tC
say. Some OF those present, takinl
advantage OF long acquaintance Will
Mr.. Nolan, handed him several under
the belt wallops during the course o
their remarks, but Mine Host Nolar
considered the source and passed
them up with his usual smile.
The most amusing feature OF the
! evenings entertainment was the pre-
sentation Of a punch bowl TO Mr.
Nolan. II made a distinct hit will
those present Following this event
more valuable gift. In the nature oi
gold cuff buttons. set with diamonds
were presented to the host This wa.
followed by the presentation Of g
vegetable bouqet
Mr.. Nolan has not yet fixed thu
time for the public opening of the new
diningroom. This will be announced
| later.
Evening journal., 1915-10-19
HIS DISTRUST OF
BANKS PROVES COSTLY

GEORGETOWN, Del. Oct. 19.-
Paynter Joseph. an aged farmer Of
near Angola, forgot to take account Of
mice when he slipped roll OF about
$500 away in safe place in his attic.
Joseph has a horror Of banks. and
fears that they are liable 20 break,
and so he considered his money safe
only while It was hidden away in the
house. When he went to It to add a
few more dollars to the roll he found
that mice had made beds out OF IT, The
money was torn in such fine pieces
that it was impossible to get the num-
bers. and Joseph will have 70 bear
the loss
Evening journal., 1915-10-19
STAMP SALE FOR ALLIES.

Queen Mary's Needlework Guild is
very much encouraged by the sale OF
stamps issued by the Guild for the
hospitals of the allies. One dollar
for sheet of fifty stamps the mem
bsrs think is very little to contribute
o any worthy cause.
The sale in Delaware, under the
direction Of the Delaware Office, has
been most successful, and now, in
order to give every one an oppor-
.unity to contribute to this worthy
cause, a number of stamp stations
have been arranged and will be open
20 the public from now on. The con-
ributions Of the Delaware Office have
received much favorable comment
at Friary Court and the Delaware
Committee is very anxious TO con-
inue to maintain its good record.
During the past summer thousands
" these stamps were sold at Bar
Iarbor, and Newport. and the de-
mand at one time more than exceed
ed the supply. For this reason a
public sale at a number of stations
n Wilmington was impossible.
Stamps have been procurable from
he Office in the DUPONT Building ever
since their issuance, but now the
supply has been increased and Della
wares quota for winter sales has just
aeen received. It is expected that
these stamps will become as popular
here as they did throughout New Eng
land and New York. There is no
postal restriction on their use on
he backs of letters and every one
means additional comforts for the
unfortunates in the hospitals Of the
lilies
Evening journal., 1915-10-19
n. ]. nARLINGTON DEAD.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
MlDDLETOWN, Del. Oct. 19.--
Thomas j. Darlington OF Childs. Md,
we'll known here, died suddenly on
Monday morning OF acute indigestion.
Mr.. Darlington was married several
years ago to Mrs. Margaret J. Oar
lington. widow Of Leonidas Darling.
ton OF this town. The funeral services
will be held on Thursday, With inter
ment near Newark.
The hardware store OF Redgrave
Brothers was broken into on Saturday
night from a back window and several
dollars taken from the money drawer
besides different articles from the
store.