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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-04-06
Executors Notice.

Estate OF Mrs. Abble Deshong, late OF Bel
fast township, Pa, deceased.
Letters testamentsry on the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned, oil
persons Indebted to the said estate are re-
quested to make payment, and those having
claims TO present the same without delay.
r. Il. SIPES,
g. $50. Hsrrisonyllle, Pa.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-01

The city election, to be held April
10, is beginning to cause considerable
comment, and numerous names are
being mentioned for the vacancies on
the board of trustees.
The retiring members OF the board
are Mayor Swanson and Commission
ers Perry and Egerer, there thus be-
ing three men, to be elected.
Mr.. Perry, on account OF his nu-
merous other duties, has positively
declined reelection.
Mr.. Swanson is not seeking a re-
turn to the board, but probably will
be on the ticket because of pressure
of friends, who appreciate the good
service he has rendered.
William C. Allen, manager of the
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-01

At the funeral of Lieutenant Gov
ernor John M. Eshleman in Los An
geles tomorrow Ell Centro Masonic
lodge will be represented by Phil D.
Swing and DR.. Virgil McCombs. both
Of whom are in that city.
Imperial Valley Chamber of Com
merce yesterday sent letter of SYM
pathy to Mrs. Eshleman and ar
ranged for a large Italian harp COM
posed of callas. The letter follows:
Gel Centre, Feb. 20, 1916-Mrs. John
M. Eshleman, 1921 Fifth avenue, Los
Angeles, Cal.-Dear Mrs. Eshleman:
The Imperial Valley Chamber Of Com
merce, speaking for all the people
here who have known and admired and
loved our personal and our valleys
good friend who has passed beyond,
wish to express thei rmost profound
sympathy with you in your bereave-
ment. How Mr.. Eshleman grew into
his high post through talent and con-
scientious devotion to the welfare of
the people; how he fought the grim
foe within and the foes without with
unwavering patience and heroic for
titude remains for the historian to
chronicle. For US now it is but meet
that we tell Of the love we bore for
him, our appreciation of his high char
acter and our unspeakable sympathy
with those who had the honor Of be-
ing first in his love.
"By order of the executive commit
tee of the Imperial Valley Chamber Of
Commerce, February %, 1916.
"W. T. DUNN, President.
"F. E. PLACE, Secretary"
The funeral Of Lieutenant Governor
John NJ. Eshleman, who died at In
dio, will be held in the Scottish Rite
cathedral, Los Angeles, Thursday at
o'clock.
The services will be conducted by
the grand lodge of Masons of Cali
fornia, of which the late official was
grand orator.
In conformity with the wiahes of
Mrs. Eshleman, simplicity will mark
the last rites. The honorary and ac-
tive pallbearers probably will be Sc
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-01

lected from among the state Off
cials.
The remains arrived here last night
from Indio. Irwin J. Muma and Phil
Swing returned with the body.
The only departure from the Ma
sonic ritual will be the eulogy, which
will be pronounced by Governor Hiram
w. johnson on behalf of the state.
No official delegations Of state Of
ficials will be represented at the serv-
ices, although many of the colleagues
Of the deceased will attend the fu-
neral.
Judge A. G. Burnett of the district
court of appeal at Sacramento will
conduct the burial ritual of the grand
lodge.
A brief service also will be held at
the grave at Inglewood, where the
interment will take place.
The final arrangements were made
at meeting in Che office of William
Rhoades Hervey, vice president of the
Los Angeles Trust and Savings bank
and senior grand warden of the Ma
sonic lodge.
The state was represented by Sena-
tors Newton Thompson and H. Stan
ley Benedict. Irwin J. Muma a class
mate of the late lieutenant governor,
and president Of the Los Angeles
alumni of the University of Califor-
MIA, and Phil Swing, former law part
ner, Of Ell Centre, represented the
family.
"At the request of Mrs. Eshleman,
the funeral services will be simple
said Senator Thompson, "as it is be-
lieved that would have been the wish
of Lieutenant Governor Eshleman
himself
The pallbearers will be selected
after consultation with Mrs. Eshle-
man.
Paul Sinsheiner, bond expert of the
railroad commission, arrived yester-
day from San Francisco to make ar
rangements for the members of the
commission who will attend the fu-
neral.
Inspiration to Young Men.
The Riveride Press publishes the
followinU trihufa to Mr. Fahlemon.
Twenty years ago there arrived in
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-01
Citizens Give Thought
To Coming City Election

Globe Milling Compsny, and William
Egerer are believed to be the only
candidates having petitions in circu-
lation, Mr.. Egerer having been urged
to continue in office and Mr.. Allen
having numerous supporters.
Among others who are mentioned
are D. r. Crawford and Alvin N
Bucklin, both widely known heavy tax
payers.
The laboring men are considering
placing a candidate in the field, and if
they should do so the choice probably
will fall on Ralph Voyce, who is
widely known as proprietor of the
Central Barber Shop.
There is no particular issue for the
election, it being matter of person
mel chiefly.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-01

1t still requires 10 hours to make
the run by auto stage between Ell
Centre and San Diego, the stages go
ing via Descanso, but steady work
is in progress repairing the short
route.
On the San Diego end, the Sweet
water bridge has been rebuilt, but it
is understood the Cottonwood bridge
will not be rebuilt for the present, a
ford being put in as substitute.
Supervisor Shepard, who is home
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-01
Young Ladies Leap Year
Club Entertains Friends

were under the direction of Morgan
N. Smith.
A feature of the function was the
grand march, led by Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas T. Cook, following which a
prize of a box of candy was offered
by Sam w. Dunaway to the lady who
first filled her program. This was
won by Mrs. o. G. Horne.
Patrons of the event were T. T.
Cook, J. V. Wachtel, Jr., C. E. Co.
nant, r. B. Moore, c. w. Baldridge,
Phil d. Swing and P. w. Brooks.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-01

Young ladies of the Leap Year Club
entertained nearly 200 friends gath
cred from all sections of the valley
last night at their dance at Masonic
Temple.
Members of the hostess club are:
Stella McKim, Lola McKim, Markell
Wachtel, Vera Thompson, Lille Larey,
Lula Larey, Janet McRae, Jane Kel-
sey, Marjorie Paris, Margaret Hall,
Eva Lien, Inez Collier and Nell Nc
Glynn.
Arrangements for the program
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-01

perial German government believed it.
self entirely in accord with the Amer
ican government, which had expressed
similar opinions in proposals it sub
mitted to the Entente Powers. The Or
ders issued to German naval comman-
ders are so formulated that enemy
liners may not be destroyed on ac-
count of their armament unless the
armament is proved. 1t is, therefore,
obvious that the imperial German gov
ernment does not intetnd to revoke its
pledges.
"The imperial@German government
welcomes the intention of the Ameri-
can government about a modus viven-
di between the belligerents with re-
gard to disarmament of merchantmen,
but it cannot see it's way clear to
change or postpone the new orders,
because the imperial German govern
ment can no longer permit subma-
rines to be subjected to illegal at
tacks by armed enemy merchantmen"
The memorandum was signed by
Ambassador Won Bernstorff, and ap-
pended to it was list of British lin
ers said to have attacked AustroG Ger
man submarines.
Washington, aMrch 1.-American
citizens are in little immediate dam
ger from the Teuton campaign against
armed merchantmen, officials said.
Formulation of the American policy
toward the new situation, however,
awaits receipt Of German evidence to
support the British claim that Eng
land had issued secret orders to at
tack submarines. Assurance Of Am
bassador Won Bernstorff that Ger
many will not make unwarned at
tacks against liners was presented to
todays' cabinet session. But it was
indicated that the administration will
neither respond to the latest German
word nor frame a new policy until
the German orders come here.
eMantime it is assured that the ad-
ministration will find way to keep
Americans out of the danger zone.
Without surrendering or abridging the
American right 10 travel without
harm, this government is not prepared
to insist that citizens may travel on
ships that have been ordered to act
on the offensive.
The administration desires to rec
ognize public and congressional SEN
timent which opposes break with
the Central Powers, but at the same
time is anxious to maintain every
right accorded to a neutral by inter-
national law. In these circumstan-
ces the government is prepared to an
nounce the danger of travelling on Of
fensively armed ships, should the
state department decide that the prom
Used evidence proves Germany's con-
tentions as to the character of arma-
ment.
But until this alleged proof arrives
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-01
If Your Dog Is Unmuzzled
You Will Lose Him Sure

out after the unmuzzled dogs and wilF
impound every one of them. In regu-
lar time the dog will be killed. A tag
will not save him unless he also
wears a muzzle.
Tho city trustees and the whole
community are behind the city mar
shall in carrying on the work of ex-
termination Of unmuzzled dogs.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-01

If your dog is not muzzled, you will
lose him, as sure as fate.
The finding of two cases of hydro
phobia in the city has made it abso-
lutely necessary for your safety and
the safety Of your neighbors that
your dog be kept muzzled all the
time, and City Marshal McFadden is
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-01

The Women's Ten Thousand Club
observe their annual Hospitality or
Reciprocity Day, tomorrow, March z,
at which time members from all Of
the Federated Clubs in the valley will
be guests of the club.
The meeting will convene at Davis
hall at the usual hour of 2:3O, with
the executive board-Mesdames Girls
wold, Seymour, Horn, Anderson,
Helms, Dunaway, Fawcett, Hemeon
and Brundage-as hostesses. The
program is in charge of the music
committee, composed of Mrs. D. "
holland, Mrs. w. G. Conley and Mrs
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-01
Great Submarine Campaign
Launched At MIDNIGHT

Washington, March AT midnight
Germany began her announced cam
paign against merchant vessels, and
today's reports indicate that many
ships have been sunk, but the details
of the several disasters will not be
known for time.
Whether Germany is guarding
against the loss of non-combatant
lives or not is not definitely known,
but her latest announcements gave
hope that near approach to OBJ
serving the rights Of non-combatants
would be observed.
The whole world is awaiting reports
of today's operations to determine
whether serious consequences will de-
velop from the operations Of undersea
craft.
Washington has been hopeful to-
day that no developments would en-
danger the peace between America
and the Central Powers.
Washington, March 1.-The text Of
the memorandum given the state de-
partment by Ambassador Won Berns-
torff follows:
'The imperial German government
reiterates the pledges given Septem-
ber 1 and October Is, 1915, and it does
not consider that these assurances
have been modified by subsequent
events. Negotiations conducted be-
tween German and American govern
ments over the Lusitania incident
have never referred to armed mer-
chantmen.
"On the contrary, the American note
of May 13 spoke expressly of I'M
armed vessels. Furthermore, the for
mula agreed upon by both govern
ments on September 1 contained the
provision that they should not offer
resistance. The presence of arma-
ment aboard merchantmen creates the
presumption that they intend to offer
resistance. A submarine commander
cannot possibly warn an enemy liner
if the latter has the right to fire on
the submarine. 1t is obvious that such
resistance cannot be the meaning of
armed for defensive purposes even
if it were universally recognized that
defense armament is permitted by in
ternational law.
''The United States adopted this
point of view when it requested the
italian ambassador to give assurances
that the armed Italian liner Vedid We
roma, which entered New York, would
not fire on submarines when warned.
"The imperial German government
issued it's new orders after having
seen by secret orders of the British
admiralty that the armament of Brit
ish ships is to be used for attack and
that these ships are not merely peace
full traders armed only for defense
British liners have Furthermore on
several occasions attacked German or
Austro-H Hungarian submarines. They
do not conform with assurances given
by the British government in the
Washington ambassadors note of Au-
gust 25, 1914, and they cannot be re-
garded as peaceful traders.
"In issuing it's new orders, the i'm
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-01
Funeral of 1t. Gov. Eshleman
In Los Angeles Tomorrow

Cotton one morning penniless young
man looking for job. He picked
oranges and worked in a packing
house there for time and then got
a job with a railroad construction
crew, where he did most everything
from using pick and shovel to wash
ing dishes and keeping the time OF
the men.
"Few people who knew Jack Esh-
leman in those days would have said
that within the next 20 years he
would have been cne of the highest
officials of the state, with a reputa-
tion for constructive craftsmanship
and judicial ability that was nation
wide. Even in those days, however,
Eshleman was working away on his
Latin and Greek, completing his prep
aration for college, AS soon as he
got little money ahead, he went ur
to Berkeley and passed the examina-
tions to enter the State University
with a showing that astonished the
examiners when they learned how his
preparation had been acquired. He
made brilliant record in the Univer-
sity, and from the day he entered
public life, his energies were devoted
unselfishly and effectively to the pro-
motion of the interests of the people.
In the legislature he fought against
the racetrack gamblers and supported
measures for political, social and NOR
al reforms. On the railroad commits
sion he made great reputation for
the ability and fairness with which he
dealt with the questions of transpor-
tation and the regulation of public
utilities. The people relied on him
because they knew they would get
"square deal' before that tribunal;
and the public service corporations
came to trust and respect him because
they recognized his answering integ-
Irity and his unerring sense of JUS
itice. The commission today has tre-
mendously large powers; and that
those powers are being used to pro-
mote even-handed justice is largely
due to the sound principles of admin
istration laid down by Mr.. Eshleman
during the time he was president.
"Mr. Eshleman's career is an honor
to the state and an inspiration to
young men who are handicapped by
poverty and lack of early advantages.
All these drawbacks to success and
the added one of ill health were over
come by the brave man who passed
away at Indio yesterday, and his ex-
ample ought to put new courage into
the hearts of hundreds of young men
in California who are fighting heavy
odds in making their way in life.
"Mr. Eshleman was greatly es-
teemed in this county. We looked
upon him as a neighbor and friend,
and the confidence of our people in
his ability and probity was shown by
the tremendous majorities rolled up
for him and the cordial reception CIV
en- to him whenever he visited the
county. ~
"The state has lost strong man
and the cause of good government has
fsuffered in the untimely death of one
who stood fast for high ideals"
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-01
Steady Progress Made
In San Diego Highway

from the mountains, where he is in
charge Of the repair work, says the
work is now completed about to War
ren's ranch for this side, and the
force employed by the Valley Cham
Der Of Commerce has been discharged.
The county force will continue at work
another week.
It is liable to be several weeks be-
fore the highway is in good condition
through to San Diego, enabling the
stages to make the run in z hours, as
before the destructive storm.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-01

London, March 1.-The German
drive at Verdun now is being exert
ed in greatest force from the east,
where the attacking armies have ad-
vanced on the plain of the Woevre
and reached the base of the heights
east of the Meuse at several points.
Berlin today reported new advances
in this region along front approx
imately IL miles long, stretching from
Dieppe, seven miles northeast of Ver-
dun, to Champion, 13 miles southeast
of Verdun.
The statement announces the cap
ture of Hanheulles and the Champ
ton and says Abacourt. on the high
road from Verdun to Metz, and also
the town of Blanzec have been passed.
Paris admits the German capture
of Manheulles, but declares counter
attack brought the French back to
the western boundary of the village.
which they hold under fire.
The only German claim to advance
north of Verdun is the capture of
small armored work northwest of
Douaumont. Paris asserts attacks in
the Douaumont region were repulsed.
The German announcement shows
the taken in the Verdun battles of
nearly 1900 prisoners.
AS a whole the German attack,
while still continuing, apparently has
less driving power, while the pres
sure is being shifted from point to
point.
Military observers say that the
thrusts now being made here and
there are for the purpose of picking
out the weakest spot in the extended
line.
Meanwhile the French are deliver
ing vigorous counter strokes. When
attacked their lines in the stronger po-
sitions they now occupy are holding
firmer.
/ Estimates are now made that there
are 100000 German troops engaged in
the Verdun fighting, strong reinforce
ments having been sent to the scene.
Advices from Petrograd declare that
the Turkish forces are hastily evacu-
ating Trebizond and nearby towns on
the Black Sea.
Casualties of the British forces in
the various fighting areas published
during February totaled 739 officers
and 17,847 men. This was somewhat
smalle trhan during January.
Paris (via Londcn), March 1.-The
auxiliary French cruiser La Provence
was sunk in the Mediterranean last
Saturday, it was announced official
ly today. At Malta 296 survivors have
been landed. The ministry of ma
rine estimates the number of surviv
ors at $40.
-Four hundred survivors were land
ed at Milo. La Provence sank in the
the middle of the Mediterranean.
La Provence was one of the largest
of the French line vessels. Her gross
tonnage was 1888. She was built at
St. Nazaire in 1906, was 602 feet long,
Is feet beam and 3S feet deep.
Berlin (via London), March PRO
gress for the Germans in their drive
toward Verdun, in the Woevre dis
trict, was announced by the war Of
flee today. The German troops have
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-01
Ten Thousand Club Observe
Reciprocity Day Tomorrow

Phil D. Swing. The principal feature
will be Longfellow's "Hiawatha" in
melodrama, with readings by Miss
Nellie Burke, and Mrs. Swing presid-
ing at the piano. Miss Florence
Cairns and H. G. Thomas will give a
group of Indian songs, Mrs. Violettc
Campbell will give one of her popu-
Ter, short, "up-to-the-minute" talks,
and other interesting features are
promised.
A social hour will follow, with re-
freshments in charge of Mrs. J. r.
Garren, Mrs. P. C. Thacker and Mrs.
c., K. Cooper.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-01

Berlin (via London), March PRO
gress for the Germans in their drive
toward Verdun, in the Woevre dis
trict, was announced by the war Of
flee today. The German troops have
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Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-01

the administration is not planning any
further move with either the Entente
or Central allies unless Americans are
endangered or injured.
Secretary of State Lansing con-
ferred with President Wilson at 10
o'clock over the latest berlin COM
munication.
Before entering the conference at
the White House Lansing was asked
if the facts warranted the optimism
of morning paper reports Of the stu
alton. He replied that these stories
were unjustified, and that he prob
ably would issue statement about it
during the day.
Lansing was impatient with certain
statements, accredited to the state de-
partment, indicating that the German
negotiations had reached satisfac-
tory point.
81 have not commented nor given
an opinion about tie matter" he said
in formal statement. "Any state
ment of the departments views is abb
solutely unauthorized"
His statement was provoked by
morning paper publication of what
Ipurported to be a paragphrase of the
latest German memorandum.
The state department gave permis-
sion for the defensively armed Italian
liners Giuseppe Verdi and San Gugliel-
mo to leave New York. Their cases
had been considered since Friday.
The cabinet debated whether Amer
leans could be warned from armed
ships without abridging American
rights, but reached no conclusion.
The state department had no knowl-
edge of the reported seizure of the
Falmouth or the alleged German in
formation to prove England's alleged
orders. Even if this has been con-
fiscated the state department would
accept a declaration from Ambassa-
cor Gerard that ne has seen the evil
denca as basis for assuming that
Americans travelling on ships armed
under these orders could not expect
the protection of this government.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-01

to dispatches received in London from
Rome Sunday, had not yet decided
wether it would yield to the popular
demand for a war with Germany.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-01

Toxic, March 1.-The japanese ma
val authorities have received official
advices that three British steamers,
one French and one Swedish steamer
were sunk by German submarines in
the Mediterranean February % and
"a.
London, March 1T was announced
in the house of commons today that
the Italian government had requi-
sitioned "a of the 81 German steam
ers interned in Italian ports.
Grave interest is displayed in Eng
land over the possibility of a declara-
tion of war on Germany by Italy
when the Italian parliamet opens to-
day.
The Italian government, according
Williams news., 1916-01-06
AT THE SU[TANA

Tonite, the Fox Feature. The Two Orphans" Theda Bara and Jean Sothern. This is a beauti- full and thrillingly interesting play with French setting. It well deserves the term photo play supreme.
 Saturday, January 8, "The Boss", world feature. This is a realistic presentation of life in the big metropolis, New York. The show will start at 7:30 and will be followed by the first San ta Fe entertainment of the sea- son.
 ''Kindling", Paramount fea- ture played by Jessie L. Lasky presenting Charlotte Walker, Sunday night. This is a play with a life lesson that will bene- fit all who see it.
 ''The Puppet Crown, Para mount Feature for Tuesday rings true to the real American spirit. A young American falls in love with a Princess, not knowing of her royal blood. In the end the princess forsakes her right to the throne and marries her Ameri- can lover.
Williams news., 1916-01-06

Smith, Administrator of the es- tate of Jessie l.. Hittson deceased to the creditors of and all per sons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within four months after the first publication of this notice to the said administrator at Will jams, Arizona P. O. Box 553, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate of said County of Co., conino.
 Maurice c. Smith. Administrator of the estate of Jessie L. Hittson, deceased. Dated this 22nd day of Decem- Der, A. D. 1915.
 Jan. 6-27, '16