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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-16
THE DOOM OF THE CHESTNUT TREE
No Longer Will the New Eng land Smithy
Stand Under Its Spreading Branches.


Our native chestnuc tree, for all its long
tenure OF our hills ard pastures, is officially
reported as facing complete extinction. "Cut
at once and marke. quickly is the state
Forester's advice.
Unlike moth and borcr. the bacterial
blight that is killing the chestnut trees at
tacks with an Infection IS subtle as the
breath of pestilence. The disease is work
ing across the state from west to east. as If
with prevailing winds. X has already over
run five counties and mas established centres
through the rest As one in every six Of
our timber trees is chestnut. the CONNER
cal loss in many areas VIII be severe. No
more farmers will sead their boys and girls
10 college. winter by winter. from the sale
OF ties and planks and posts from the rapidly
growing stands Of straight chestnuts.
But the sentimental loss will entail even
more regret. The chestnut tree, like its close
cousins. the beech and oak, has made its own
place in our rugged New England life. II
enters our stories and poems and freslde talk
as olive and palm enter the legends and
songs OF the Mediterranean. Its furrowed
bark and open branching accord with our
scenery and climate as the durability and
bold figure Of its wood accord with the old
style virtues Of New Englanders themselves.
It's fruit is the sweetest OF all our nuts In
the farmers homely calendar its blossoming
has always marked tho time for the sowing
Of buckwhest; the parting Of its burrs gives
the signal for the uncertain husbandrles be-
tween frost and freeze With the disappear
ance of the chestnut tree from our land
scapes the Boom New England movement Will
lose one Of its attractive assets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-16

that matter, any foreigner-who swears 10y
atty 20 this country and 20 its institutions
does az the same time renounce allegiance TO
his former fstherland. So that he has but
one fathcrland and that is the United states
Our co-citzens OF German birth do not
seem TO take this view Of the question. Since
the great war the "watchfui waiting" and the
too proud TO fight policy has encouraged
them 20 use provocative language Which,
under similar circumstances, would not De
tolerated anywhere else. No one can blame
them for hoping even against hope see
the Kaiser the winner in the present gigantic
struggle but they should refrain. 20 say the
least. from insulting the American public
Patience may be virtue. but too much pa
thence becomes absurd. The Germans. being
an educated people and this is written with
out sarcasm are more guilty than the ltai-
ian laborer or Russian peasant living mere
whose passionate love for his country leads
him to utter threats against an American. II
is worth while 70 note the attitude OF Amerl-
can citizens of Allied descent with the aui-
tude OF American citizens of Teuton!c descent
Observe the one and the other and Judge Tor
vourseve who IS true American ana VINO
is not We have not. since the war began
witnessed single meeting organized oy lhe
pro-Al!ies VIII ich could emJarrass IN the least
the American government
Always respectful Of American hospitality
and true TO their oath of allegiance, those &C.
scendants Of Allied nations Who have become
American citizens do not abuse their PRIV
eges OF free speech. They know that Ameri-
can citizenship besides its privileges carries
with IL It's duties. And the tcst daty IS 10 re
spect the President and government VINO
direct the destnies Of tnl. country rega'u-
less Of their political color We may hgh. a.
the ballot box 70 our hearts content and m
dulge in loud language in electoral meetihgs'
but in national affairs Democrats ana kepuo-
Leans melt into Americans
Vituperation and insults have been hesned
upon this government By commandments
in public meetings as well a. at banque's'
Men who have the responsibility OF conduct
ing the affairs Of this country have beeh
abused under pretence Of free speech Be
caus. the Allies are buying munitions anu
food here this country has been oIachgusrueu'
Because the Allies have been able 20 negou-
ate a loan here this country ~ SAID TO De solu
70 England Not one leading German-Am'rI-
can has dared to remark that the Germf IL
can buy munitions here as well as the Allies
not one has had the moral courage 10 state
publicly that loaning money IS business
transaction. No; their attitude, under the
cloak OF American citizenship, has rescAea
the acme Of hypocrisy. That Won Berhs'or"
has the audacity TO issue orders TO the Amer
lean people by advertising warning not 70
sail is natural. He is German PAID en-
Move OF the German government. But So
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-16
Vision and Courage.
r Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Congratulations on your stand ior
Roosevelt, I have admired your clear. percep-
ton and straightforward statement~'f our
diplomatic bankruptcy. You have been a
leader in the movement to rouse the country
20 its obligations and needs. had begun to
fear that political or other motives were the
causes of your delay in getting behind Roose-
Welt. the man prominently fitted TO lead
Americans along the way you have helped
bazcn. Your stand rcnews my confidence III
you
Democracy needs prophet. leader. Mr..
Wilson lacks vision or courage or both.
Therefore he has failed US in our need. Mr..
Roosevelt has both, and the next election will
show how deeply Americans realize their
value JAMES G.. DALE.
New York. April -, 1916.
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Typhus and the Iron Cross.

An example of the amazing success the
Germans have had in impartng to all the
world profound belief in their efficiency
and thoroughness is shown in the com
ments Of local critic, who cannot be sus-
pected of German leanings, on the recent
revelations concerning the prison camps
at Wittenberg
1t is admitted that our Ambassador
who had heard the British complaints, de-
scribed the conditions as even worse than
! had been led TO expect; it is admitted
that the place was evidently mot health
resort; it is even acknowledged that cts
condition was bad" But the facts set
forth by the British physicians must be
wrong. Why? Because it is well known
the Germans are efficient.
The British medical officers say that
they were obliged 70 fight the outbreak
Of typhus fever alone, and that the Ger
man doctors left the camp and refused to
give them any help whatever. An obvious
falsehood, inasmuch as Wittenberg's head
physician wears the Iron Cross and the
Germans do not decorate towards Thus
that great symbol Of efficiency disposes of
the first lie.
Granted, then, that Dr.. Aschenbach,
with his Iron Cross, did look after his pa
tients, are we 10 believe that he was slow
in checking the outbreak? No; because
the Germans have always "been prompt
10 fight typhus for the protection Of their
own army and civil population" and con
sequently We must believe that they were
10 less prompt at Wittenberg.
The British doctors say the place was
overcrowded that the patients were III
nourished and the surroundings were
filthy and vermnous. IN short, according
% their account, the conditions were as
favorable as possible for the spread Of
typhus. The answer is that "ouly sixty
died" Marx the only. The average case
mortality in typhus fever is perhaps be-
tween 10 and 25 per cent, but on this &C
, casion only 90 out Of about $50 British
patients died.
Altogether, Wittcnberg was not 40 bad !:
overcrowded, indeed, but pretty well man
aged. There were sometimes as many as
$1,000 prisoners there, and how many
Frenchmcn and Russians died we do no,
know. But more than half Of the British
patients recovered and only three Of tho
Fix doctors died. The conclusion is that
there Is no uae in quibblng over figures
DR.. Aschenbach's Iron Cross settles tho
matter. II proves that he handled the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-16
GREETINGS AND "reminiscences
Tribune's Birthday Brings a Letter from
an Old Reader.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: I read in my paper to-day that sew
onty-fve years have passed since Horace
Greeley published the first number OF The
Tribune and that scarcely man is now
alive who read the announcement as pub
lished at that date. an one Of the fort
innate exceptions, and still live 10 read and
enjoy this unsurpassed newspaper.
II was in 1870 that Horace Greeley issued
the first number Of "The Log Cabin which
contributed so materially TO the election Of
William Henry Harrison. Ny father was
building a house in 1910 and giving employ
ment 10 large force of mechanics, composed
Of about equal numbers OF Wings ana
Locofocos. and during the noon hour very
heated discussion was had over the election,
which ! became much interested IN. ! read
THE Log Cabin which was freely distrlo-
uted. and ! became a warm convert 20 Mr..
Greeley's writings during the campaign.
General Harrison was elected in November,
inaugurated President in March, ls4l, and
Just one month later he died. and April 10,
the day set for his funeral, the first number
OF The New York Tribune appeared. Some
years later when il had doubled in size, the
weekly edition had reached the country and
was the leading paper taken. In the small
hamlet OF the writer more than nifty copies
were taken, and when two mails a week were
received The Semi Weekly Tribune was taken.
Later the daily has been read for more
than 4 half century, liberal education 10
any Interested reader. IL keeps fully abreast
of the times. The last stand you have taken
in regard to non-advertising Of the liquor
trade is a move in the right direction. like
The Tribune and cannot well do without it.
II. y. GILBERT.
Fulton. - y Aprll 10. 1916
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-16
Our Man.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: When grea. daily senses the pulse
beat Of the nations need IL proves beyond
doubt is ability to take its own part at
vhatever cost.
Your beautiful editorial headed Colonel
Roosevelt for President" which graced the
honor page OF your equally deserving paper
to-day. is by far the most vital blow that
was ever struck from that powerful weapon
of progress called "thc press" at the in
most core of that conscience deprived army
of perverted pussyfootcrs who would rather
sell their souls than 20 stand by tho convic-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-16
The Tribune Ofends Him.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: One gets tired reading rot IN the
newspapers and is tempted to boycott the
whole mess. Here comes The Tribune ssgcly
asking Are We Prepared" in big letters,
and sagcy whining that Forts Wadsworth
and Hamilton and the Boston forts have only
some three hundred each in their garrisons.
Does not The Tribune know that these
forts are not intended for use in real war +?
Does not The Tribune know that General
Sherman told US many years ago to protect
our seacoast by underground forts invisible
TO the foe and even unknown to our civilian
population? We naturally expect better
things Of The Tribune
+. d. BRINKERHOFF.
New York. April 10, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-16
"COLONEL. ROOSEVELT FOR president"
eters from Readers Regarding unes Advocacy OF the Dsn
guished Canddacy-Ihere Are Few Who Object
Whether Not They Were Taft Men in 1917

lions Of their own best parts, which is their
all.
You speak the truth when you say: we
are for Colonel Roosevelt because we believe
the country needs him. II we are
Americans. real Americans, the Colonel IS
cur man" For he alone can change the des-
tiny of this nation. He alone dares TO face
the whole world OF sutocratic selhshness and
loa,hsome lust for tainted gold and not
"pussyfoot a hairs breadth" from the chosen
goal.
The issue OF the day Is Americsnlsm.
And the man Of the hour is Roosevelt.
LOUIS ". PAWLETT
Bridgeport. Conn. April IS, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-16
A Suggestion for Saving.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Would you be kind enough and in
terested enough to suggest in your columns
the fact that the Public Service Commits
sioncrs, who arc now all appointed and CON
trmed. should be public spirited enough to
suggest the saving Of $4,000 to our over
taxed and burdened city. by accepting sl0,-
GOO each? That would be $4,000 instead of
S'o,ooo as 1t now H. Their services then
viii be we'll paid, and ! don't think any Of
them will resign. WM. II. FALCONER.
reader OF The Tribune since it was found
ed and a taxpayer for the last sixty
years.
New York. April 10, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-16
An Example for His Elders.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
sir: youngster OF seven was given a
flag last Fourth Of July.
Recently he asked his father TO make him
a miniature fagpole and an attachment per-
hitting him 10 raise and lower his flag lie
then placed tho flag on a bureau near his bed.
and on his own initiative he formally salutes
the Stars and Stripes every night after saying
his prayers.
Not bad for youngster OF seven. ell This
kind of spirit wouldn't hurt Americans of
larger growth, would IL, II. J. ACKERT.
Rockville Centre, l.. l.. April ~, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-16
What Better Combination?

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Hearty congratulations 20 The Trib-
une for its manly stand to back Theodore
Roosevelt.
With Elhu Root as Secretary Of State.
General Wood As Secretary of War, Com
gresham Gardner as Secretary OF the Navy
and Theodore Roosevelt az the helm. what
better combination could we have? T. X
New York, April -, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-16
Country Before Party.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: Colonel Roosevelt for President"
This is splendid of you. Those of your read
ers who place their country before their party
cannot but be proud Of their paper this morn
ing. I wish 10 subscribe myself one Of them.
GEORGE TAYLOR.
New York. April 10, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-16
The Satisfa ction Is Mutual.

To the Editor OF This Tribune
Sir: Let me congratulate you upon the IN
creased circulation OF The Tribune While
good Democrat, still find considerable
satisfaction in reading The Tribune every
day, and am glad 20 note your increased
prosperity. STEVEN H. AYRES.
New York, April II. 1916
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-16

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Hurrah for the grand old Tribune,
In all your long and glorious history YOU
never did a finer thing nor took nobler
stand than that Of this morning in coming
out for Colonel Roosevelt for President
A TAFT REPUBLICAN,.
New York. April II. 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-16

problem himself, and that is all we need
to know. For, as the same critic observes
as a clinching argument, German DO
know how to handle disease"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-16

Two approaching anniversaries seem 20 be
weighing heavily on the mind Of the Admin
istration. One is the anniversary OF the
Lustania massacre. the other that o. the
famous Too Proud TO Fight speech.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-16

Quite the most dreadful result OF the Aep-
pein raids on Englard yet recorded IS the
fact. reported by an agent of Scotch goli pan
manufacturers. that the links are deserted
because every cloud looks like 81 invader to
those who short time ago thronged the
greens.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-16
Higher Mathematics.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: II 1t takes nine-tenths Of the United
States Army 10 chase one Mexican. how many
soldiers will II take TO catch two Japs7
" G.. HOLLIS.
New York April ~, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-16

You can purchase merchandise advertised
In THE TRIBUNE with absolute safety-ior
If dissatisfaction results in any case HE
TRIBUNE guarantees to pay your money back
upon request. No red tape, no quibbiins. we
make good promptly if the advertiser does not.
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Owned ana published daily By The Tribune h'so .,ol.
New York corporation. ogden Reid ffes.leiL. -.
su,.r Treasure Address Troune Building - N'NA'
street. New lorA.
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Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-08
NOTICE.

In the Superior Court of the State
of California, III and for the County
of Imperial.
Celia Berkman plaintiff. VS.. Impe-
ration, and T. II. Gebbie, defendants.
In pursuance of an order Of this
court heretofore made, notice is hereby
given that an action has been com
state of California, in and for the
County Of Imperial, by the above
named Celia Herkman, as plaintiff,
against Imperial Water Company No.
defendants, for an order directing said
corporation Ghe same being the cor
poration who issued the stock and GER
tificates thereforl to issue new certifi-
Gates to and in the name of the plain
tiff for eighty-nine $50 shares of the
capital stock of said defendant cor
poration, being in Ilace and instead Of
Certificate No. 7942. of said defendant
corporation for thirty-two (32) shares
of its capital stock and Certificate No
fifty-seven (57) shares of it's capital
tock, issued to and in the name OF
the plaintiff which certificates the
plaintiff alleges have been lost; and
any of them, or any interest or lien
therein or thereupon are hereby noti-
fled, directed and ordered, to appear
before the court at its courtroom in
El Centre, California, on the 31st day
of March, A. D. 1916 at the hour OF
10 o'clock in the forenoon OF that day,
then and there TO show cause why new
certificates should not be directed TO
be issued 70 piainuft. as is prayed for
in plaintiffs petition
Dated this 25th day of February,
1916 M S. COOK,
(SeaO County Clerk,
BY V. J. Ellis,
Deputy Clerk. SatMeLe5
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-08
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Yesterday was the official day for
class meetings at the High School.
Twenty minutes in the afternoon was
given over to that special diversion.
The pressing needs of the two upper
classes especially bad to be taken into
consideration. The Seniors found it
necessary to begin arrangements for
graduation. Committees were ap-
pointed and special ones delegated to
make arrangements for invitations,
class writings and entertainments.
Mr.. Randall has guaranteed all help
possible as far as he is concerned.
1t was also decided to give Senior
class play. No play was suggested,
but light comedy probably will be
presented.
The Juniors, according to tradition,
are busy making preparations for the
school annual, LA Solana." They are
starting campaign for funds, as all
other classes have done in the past
Plans are afoot to sell ice cream or
some other such light refreshments al
the track meet Saturday.
1T was announced that the play, "a
Midsummer Nights Dream" will be
given at the school some time in the
future. This play by Shakespeare,
being adapted to outdoor production,
will be given on the lawn at the High
School. Seats which were made for
this production are going to be used
as bleachers Saturday. For the play,
however, they will be placed on the
lawn facing the main building. The
stage will occupy the entrance to the
arcade on the south. In this way
delightful open air theatre can be
formed.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-08
Pioneer Transfer Co.
Phone l.. I2O North Fifth ST
Courteous and Prompt Service at
Reasonable Prices.
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

IN the superior Court of the County
OF imperial, State of California
IN the matter of the estate OF w. l..
Notice is hereby given that. pursuant
TO the order of the Superior Court Of
the county of Imperial, State of Cali
Lornla' made on the 18th day Of Feb
ruary, 1916, in the matter of the estate
Of W: L. Gibbs, deceased, the under
signed administrators of said estate
VIII sell at private sale, as a whole or
separately, to the highest bidder, upon
the terms and conditions hereinafte ter
mentloned and subject to confirmation
by said Superior Court. on or after The
diCth day of March, 1916, all OF the right,
VIE, lntSrest and estate of the said
". l. Gibbs. deceased. in and to that
certain loo, piece or parcel Of land stu
ate, lNlnS and being in the County OF
tnperlal, state Of California, and more
paf-icularly described as follows, TO wit:
Lots one % and two 90, Block four
tp, Second Addition TO Ei Centre. Lot
!welVe tlG, Block forty-siN 49,, orig
inal towusite Of the City of ~ CcntrO.
Together with the ICnemepts and here
ditaments thereupto appertalning.
Terms and conditions Of sale: Cash
In lawful money OF the uniteG states;
ten per cent Of the purchase money 20
be paid at the time OF sale, balance on
confirmation Of sale, or on such other
terms as the court may an
IN y writing, ana may be i9ft AZ
the office Of James w. Glaaseord. at
torneY for said administrator First Ma
tionaI Bank Ruildirg, Tl Centre, Call
II. G Thomas vi Cap-
t'o. califoruia, or may be filed In the
office of the CLERK ~ said Court.
Dated February % l9lG
Administrator Of tho Estate of w. H.
Gibbs Deceased
JAS w. GLASSFORD.
Attorney for Administrator. Meho
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-08
wANTED-LIVE STOCK
ORDER TO snow CAUSE AGAINST
LEASE.

In the Superior Court of the State
of California, in and for the County
of Imperial ..
In the matter OF the estate of Fer
dinand f. Leila, deceased.
Tyler w. Seal, as administrator of
the estate of Ferdinand F. Leila, de-
ceased, having filed herein his petition
tr,~-dun forr1 wavir~ for On order of
this court authorizing and directing
hiia 70 lease certatN real property be
longing to said estate. said nropertv
hoirp situated in Imperial county. state
of California, being Tracts SO and Sd,
Township is south. Range is East, s,
- nS oyccnf5~~s th@rafron, one acre
decided to the Rose School District for
II therefore is ordered that all per
SONS Interested in said estate appear
before thia court. in its courtroom at
the court house, at the City Of El Cen
fro in said cou"tv on the 18th dav of
MYrch 1916. at o'clock y. m. to show
cause VIII the prayer of said petition
should not be granted and said real
property leased as prayed for; and IL
is further ordered that cor" of this
order he published two successive
weeks next before said date, in the I'M
narial Valley Press, a newspaper pub
lished in the county aforesaid
Dated this 2oth dav of Fehruar".
1916. FRANkLlN j. COLE.
Mch16 Judge OF the superior Court