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Imperial Valley press., 1916-08-26
MAINLY PERSONAL

Mrs. E. J. Clark has returned from
the coast. -
Rev. H. B. Clark arrived home this
r,orning from his vacation.
Deputy County Assessor Dan West
and family arrived home yesterday
evening from a 1900 mile automobile
outing through Six Southern Califor-
MIA counties which covered period Of
three weeks.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-08-26

Meet me at the dance at the Wood
land Country Club, Saturday evening,
August 26.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-08-26

Fire insurance with brick storage.
See Ed Royce, Transfer and Storage.
ADV.
Evening journal., 1916-05-26
LANSING WILL NOT
RESIGN HIS POST
Washington Declares Rumor
is Part of German
Propaganda
SECRETARY AGAIN
AT HIS OFFICE
By The United states.


WASHINGTON, May 26-Denying
unqualihedly reports that Secretary
of State Lansing is to resign. the State
Department today declared circulation
Of the report was part OF propaganda
which has been proceeding for sew
eral months. The broad intimation
was given that German sources fOs-
tered the rumor.
Secretary Lansing himself appear
ed at the cabinet meeting today and
Will appear at his Office Monday. He
showed signs today of his recent ill
ness.
"The people who circulated this
story as part OF a propaganda know
that il Is false" said a State Depart
ment announcement today. THE per-
sons behind this story circulated II
with the deliberate purpose OF trying
TO show there is dissension in this
government, which does not exist.
The story first appeared several
months ago. II was sent by wire
less TO Berlin as part OF the propa-
ganda, while international relations
were in a delicate stage. The report
turned up in a Allied country (be-
ing taken from the wireless.) When
we heard OF il. we cabled to Berlin
to let us know when It appeared
there. but it never was printed.
The persons circulating the story
at this time. take advantage OF the
secretary's illness 10 renew IT,"
Asked II the propaganda we're Ger
man. State Department official de-
clared: you can draw your own
conclusions"
Evening journal., 1916-05-26
JUDGES DISAGREE
N BURRIS TRIAL
State is Given Until Mon
day to Make New Move
in Case
DEFENDANT IS
CONGRATULATED

In General Sessions Court today
Judge Conrad announced that the judges
who sat in the case Of the State VS..
Samuel L. Burris, found it impossible to
agree on a verdict.
Deputy Attorney General Chaytor. in
answer TO question from Judge Con-
rad, said that in view Of the circum-
stances he was undecided what DISPOSE
tion to make of the case. It was finally
agree to wait until Monday morning
before another move is made.
IL was 1890 this morning when Judge
Henry c. Conrad aud Judge I. Bayard
Heisel came upon the bench. Mr.. Bur
ris sat near his counsel, David j. Rein.
hardt. Judge Conrad announced that
the two judges before whom the case
was tried mad found it impossible to
concur in verdict Judge Conrad then
asked Deputy Attorney General Chaytor
what disposition he desired TO make of
the case. Mr., Chaytor replied that he
could not say at present, and desired
some time TO think over the matter. Mr.
Reinhardt could not say what course
would be pursued.
The court announced that it would
expect some definite word from the
State in the case ON Monday morning
Mr.. Buuis then left the court ROOM
lie was congratulated by friends.
Mr.. Burris was accused of counsellinn
a violation of the election laws.
Evening journal., 1916-05-26

Mrs. Josiah Evans Cowles. candidate
for the presidency Of the General Fed
GRAFTON Of Womens Clubs. meeting in
biennial session in New York. was
the president OF the local biennial
board at the Los Angeles biennial in
1902 the chairman of the reception
committee Of the st. Louis biennial,
in 1904; a director of the General
Federation in 1904 TO 1906; its treas
urer, 1906-S; first vice-president from
1908 to 1912; member of the execu-
tive committee. 1908 to 1912; chair
man Of the finance committee. 1908
to 1912; chairman of the peace COM
mittee. 1912 to 1916 and chairman OF
the biennial committee at the San
Francisco biennial. 1910 to 1912 Mrs.
Cowles was born in Indiana and was
educated at Barlham College. Rich
mond. She is, like the other candi-
date, Mrs. Sheath, a suffragist.
Evening journal., 1916-05-26
council MAY BLOCK
PLAN TO Increase
SLEUTH'S Salaries

With the adoption Of the appropria-
tion ordinance by City Council last
night carrying an increase OF $4,000
for the Board Of Public Commission
ers. a large part of which is to be
used in increasing the salaries OF
five members of the detective squad
Of that department. several Council
men last night expressed themselves
as opposed TO the increase. AS the
law requires that all such increases
shall be made through Council by
resolution approved and presented
by the Police Commission, il is ex-
pected that some opposition to the
increase will be made when the sal
airy advance resolution is formally
presented.
Councilman McDermott express ssed
himself as being opposed TO an increase
for the detective squad in preference 10
other members OF the department. This
opinion is shared by William II
Bowers. one of the police commission
ers. who opposed the proposed increase
on the grounds that one of the men ia
be granted an increase had been on
the local force but little over seven
months.
II was reported that while the Po-
lice Commissioners originally asked
for an appropriation of $4,000, TO al
low the department TO name ten addi-
tional patrolmen as well as to increase
the salaries Of the detectives. they
had agreed at a conference with the
finance committee of Council TO be
satisfied with five additional patrol
men providing the salary Of Sergeant
Green. of the, detective squad. was
increased $24O a year as well as an
increase for other members Of the
squad.
In speaking OF the proposed in
crease. one Councilman declared that
all patrolmen should be paid on the
graduated scale, the same as is done
in other cities.
Evening journal., 1916-05-26
NO AUDIT At PRESENT
OF Street Finances

Admitting that he. as we'll as other
members of the special committee ap-
pointed TO have an audit made Of the
accounts OF the Street and Sewer De-
partment, were unable to do the work
themselves. Councilman McDermott,
a member of the committee. last
night asked Council to discharge the
committee. Mr.. McDermott said no
provision had been made by Council
to engage an auditor for the work. At
the time the committee was appointed
several weeks ago. council was in
formed that the laws of the city pro-
vided that the city auditor should as
sist the committee in its work.
Councilman Draper seconded Mr.
McDermott's motion last night and the
committee was discharged In speak.
ing Of the subject Mr.. McDermott re,
ferred to the auditing committee as q
useless committee and said that II
was an easy matter 10 evade making
report on the subject TO Council.
Evening journal., 1916-05-26
Counter Attack Brings Recaptme
Of French Trenches Near ThiaumOnt Farm.
Curtain Fire HaltS Foe About Dead Mans
Hill. AVOCOmt Artillery Duel Continues.
NO ANXIETY AT PARIS OVER
THE PROBABLE FALL OF YERDUN

more than FIVE miles upon the town Of
Ala.
At the same time II increases the
heavy pressure on the whole Italian
line OF fortihcations from Pasubio 10
the Arsierro forts. now threatened
with captured.
The Chiesa positions. barring the
Austrian advance down the Vallarsa
valley. were captured by the Austrian
right wing. The Austrians attacked
with great spirit after artillery had
partly wrecked the enemy works and
drove the Italians down the river, cap
turing ten guns.
Italian positions on Conf Sugna ris-
ing more than a mile above the sea
and captured at heavy cost carly in
the war; became practically unten-
able because of the Austrian victory.
The Austrian left wing, which
drove tho Italians out OF Borgo. made
further substantial progress In yes
terday's lighting.
Our forces occupied the Gina Costa.
crossed the Maso Rivulet and entered
/ Stringo. four miles east of Borgo."
said the official statement. I'VE also
j captured Corno di Campo Verde, thir-
teen miles southeast Of Borgo."
Evening journal., 1916-05-26
nv JOHN n. HEARLFY.

united Press stan Correspondent.
ROME. May pa terrific smash
within few weeks. aimed at eilmin-
ating tho Turks and Bulgars from the
war. will be the Allies first great
stroke for peace This Is the report
In general circulation here today.
Heavy Allied blows from Salonika
and In Mosopotamia will be followed
hy tremendous offensive against
the Austro Germans. I'm an attempt to
win the war before winter.
French, English, Serbian and Ital-
ian forces are reported concentrated
at Salonika. awaiting the word TO
strike against the Bulgarians and
Germans in Southern Serbia. (This
Is the first report that Italian SOL
diers are at Salonikal Meanwhile
the Russians are pressing on toward
Bagdad, rolling back the Turks.
The public continues TO watch with
confidence the official statements re-
gardlng the situation on the Tren-
tino front II Is now reported that
the first Italian reverses we're due to
a shortage OF heavy cannon to cope
with the big Austrian guns. The
French are said to have come to the
rescue with artillery.
Evening journal., 1916-05-26
He insisted THAT
STOLEN TROUSERS
should SUIT HIM

Too careful attention TO ft OF a
pair Of trousers got Robert Dalton
into trouble. according TO evidence
presented in City Court this morning
and he was placed under $500 bail
for court on a charge of theft.
Max Abramson, a clothing dealer.
identified two pairs OF trousers pre-
sented in court as belonging TO him.
Dalton. he declared, had come into his
store on Tuesday and purchased a
number OF articles OF clothing. Or
his departure Abramson said he
missed a pair OF trousers.
On Wednesday. II appeared. Daltor
came back and found Abramsoni
clerk in charge OF the store. He pro
duced the trousers and had them eX
changed for a larger pair. The mex
day Dalton came back and insisted thu
trousers were too large and that the,
should be exchanged for a smalle
pair.
"At this lost patience. you
honor" Abramson declared. Il ha,
told my clerk to let the trousers e
the first day when ! found them gone
because I did not think them wortl
the trouble IL might take 70 find then
or the thief But when this mar
caused me so much trouble coul'
not stand It any longer and had hin
/ arrested"
Dalton broke down under the accus'
alton and in the midst Of sobs protest
ed his innocence.
Evening journal., 1916-05-26
CITY TAX RATE
At OLD FIGURE
THE NEXT YEAR
School Board Gets $4,000
More Through New Ap-
portionment of Levy
$4,000 MORE FOR The
POLICE Department

By the unanimous vote Of City Coun-
sll last night. the recommendation of
The finance committee fixing the tax
rate for the next fiscal year at S1.35
On the 800 was adopted This is the
same rate that prevailed last year.
Council also adopted the ordinance
fixing the annual appropriations of
the various departments. Previous 10
the adoption Of the recommendations
and ordinance, however, Council took
a recess for three-quarters Of an hour
during which period considerable dis
cussion was had over the financial re-
quests from the various city depart
ments &
Agreeable surprise was caused when
II was announced that the tax rate
would remain unchanged. Although
the rate is unchanged as far as to-
tails are concerned. It was changed
in such a way that the Board Of Ed
ucation Is granted an increase through
an increased tax for school purposes
Tn order to do this without changing
the totals. Il was necessary IN reduce
the tax on property for city purposes
Last year the tax on property for city
purposes was 95 cents on the 800 and
40 cents on the 500 for school pur-
poses The new schedule will he 81
cents on the 800 for city purposes and
as cents on the 800 for school pur.
poses Following the adoption OF the
appropriation ordinance It was refer
red 10 Mayor Price for his approval.
The request OF the Board Of Public
Education for S45S,O00. which in
cluded the deficit Of S5S 900, was con-
sidered. II was said that only a
special act Of the Legislature could
remedy the financial difficulties OF
the board as far as paving old bills
was concerned The School Board
was allowed S26S.O00 last year. bui
This year the body Will receive an
increase Of $4,000. making total
OF s33O0O0.
Another appropriation reduced was
that Of the Police Commissioners.
The board asked for an increase OF
So 900, the commissioners desiring
10 increase the salaries Of the detec-
tive squad and also to name ten ad-
dltional patrolmen. Through this
years appropriation the commission
ers will receive an increase OF $4,000
which will enable them to name five
additional men on the force.
The Health Board receives an In
crease OF $4,000. making a total ol
$4,000 and the Board OF Park Com
missioners likewise received an In
crease Of $1,000. The Water Com
missioners' appropriation is reduced
bv about $4,000 and the crematory ap'
propriatlon was increased $1,000.
The appropriation of the Street anC
Sewer Department was fixed at S2O5'
OtO. which is an increase OF $1,000
and the Board OF Assessment received
an increase of $4,000. Owing to the
elections to be held this year. the De
partment OF Elections received an in
CONTINUED on Page Seventeen)
Evening journal., 1916-05-26
BY CARL D. GRoAT.
United Press Stnn Cnrresnnndenf


WASHINGTON. May 26.-The singl
change of carly withdrawal of American
troops from Mexico rests on what Car.
rama demonstrates in his new move
ment Of troops in northern Mexico.
While inclined TO think the strength Of
the Cauanze forces Is exaggerated in re-
ports reaching here, and believing much
of the movement is to impress the Mcxi-
cans. authorities said today il might
develop into such strength as to remove
the need for American troops on patrol
duty.
On the whole. however. officials he
lieve Carranza can not we'll strip his
southern garrison. lest the Zapatistas.
now active, overnm the south. For this
reason they discount reports that 10000
troops are being sent toward the bor-
der. They do think, thmigh that Car
ranze is dividing his territory into two
sections and endealuring h create a
strong patrol in both.
As for Intervention reports, authori'
ties scoiIed.
Evening journal., 1916-05-26

In the upper OF the two accompany
ing maps the heavy black line shows
where French and German armies
confront each other in the conflict for
Verdun. A-Point east and west Of lie
Mort Homme. where some of the
heaviest fighting took place IN the
German efforts to reach the French
positions. B-Strategic ground west
OF the fortress, where the Germans
during a second assault got tenn
porary footing in the French trenches
by sacrificing many men, but were
forced out in a counter attack. c.
Fort Douaumont Reported captured
by the Germans after mnrderoul
struggle marked by many assaults
Evening journal., 1916-05-26
UP MAY co The
Retail Price OF MILK

That milk is due for an increase in
price in this city within a short time,
is evident from action taken al the
meeting Of the Farmers Milk Asso-
citation at Ashland, last evening. The
members of the association appoint
ed committee to take the matter up
with the shippers and producers OF
milk at Kennett Square and Landen-
berg, Pa. and Newark. Del. The
plan is 10 organize.
Addresses we're made by Thomas
Mullen. William BOuehman and Chas.
Armstrong. About fifty members
were present. John r. O'Noil was in
the chair.
Evening journal., 1916-05-26
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
PARIS. May 26. - French troops
repulsed violent German attacks on
the west bank OF the Meuse, north
west Of Verdun, in last nights fight
ing and made gains on the east bank.
the war Office announced today.
BY a smashing counter attack. the
French rocapturod the trench lost
yesterday near Thiaumont farm. cast
Of the Meuse. Near the farm the
French advanced by a gigantic at.
tack.
West Of the river, the Germans
continued TO rake the whole French
front. especially around Dead Mans
Hill and near Avocourt. with the
most violent fire. The Germans at
tempted an infantry attack which
was cut short by curtain-hre from
the French guns
For thirty-siX hours there has beer
mo- cessation IN the cannonading around
| Hill 3O4 and Avocourt The German ar
tillery attack here is believed TO be th'
prelude TO an attempt TO storm iii
3O4 and capture the Ayocuurl positions
bringing the Germans closer 10 the 81
Menehould railway, leading eastward q
/ Nerdun.
Former gains by the Germans on bot
hanks of the Mcusc has aroused tn
French capital 20 the seriousness Of th
situation AZ Nerdm.
No anxiety Is felt here Even 'shoul
the French be- forced eventually 10 eva'
uate the fortress because of the contil
uod advance of the Crown Princes rigl
wing there would hc no alarm in pari
But IL is realized that the Germans th
week have concentrated their forces
the heaviest strokes yet delivor'
against the citadel.
So terrific has been the infantr
struggle waged on all sectors OF Yer
dun this week that il Is impossible
10 make accurate estimates Of tn
losses. How many uncounted dea'
and wounded lies on the slopes o
Dead Mans Hill and in the gulliel
and woods near DouaumOnt fort vii
not be known until the artillery tenn
porarily ceases belchng flames acrosl
the battlefield
Practically all the Paris papers
agree that the Grown Prince Is nov
making his heaviest effort agains
Verdun. the Echo de Paris pointing
out that the battle has developed
into a struggle Of extraordinar!
desperation
I, THE present phase OF the VerduI
struggle dwarfs all preceding phases.
said the Matin, 'in violence. continu
ity and extent of the battle front
This is no isolated drive at one Sc
OF works but a pitched battle betweel
the two armies"
Evening journal., 1916-05-26
BANDIT CHIEF IS
killed IN FIGHT
With us. TROOPS
CervanteS Attacks American
Engineers Near Las Cruces
and is Slain
ONE american IS
FATALLY WOUNDED
By The United Press.

bN Ahe NulNcu lTess.
FIELD HEADQUARTERS. NAMI-
QUlPA. Mexico, May 25.-(Via Radio
to Columbus. ~ NJ, May 26)-Candel-
ario Cervantes was killed by American
troops south OF Cruces today.
Cervantes was the leader of the
bandits who have been terrorizing
this section of Mexico for many
months. and who has been relentlessly
pursued by the various detachments
which form the punitive expedition.
He was killed after he attempted
to rush party Of engineers who were
repairing road about six miles south
OF Las Cruces. about o'clock today
Il is estimated that there we're about
twenty in the attacking party.
Three Americans were wounded
one of whom died shortly after the
engagement
Evening journal., 1916-05-26
Committees shape
plans FOR 100000
Y.W.C.A. Campaign

With NJ C. Williams. campaign
manager. engaged in working out the
various details which will bring out
the highest efficiency in the se00.5OO
Young Women's Christian Association
campaign fund for the new building
of the association. indications now
point to a very favorable opening az
the dinner conference, which will be
held on Monday evening i'm the Hotel
dupont A general reception will pre-
coed the diner, which will be held at
$50 o'clock.
Mrs. Robert r. Speer. president OF
the National Board Of the Y. ". c. A.,
and William II. Morriss. general sec
retary of the Y NJ c. A.. Of Baltimore.
will be the principal speakers Of the
evening. Brief addresses will be
made by Mrs. Charles +. Wollaston
and Dean Robinson. of the Women's
College in Newark. relating 20 the
work OF the association In the various
/ fields
The team captains viii meet with
/ Mr. Williams at noon tomorrow in the
| Hotel DUPONT and endeaYOr 10 com
plete the list OF teams which viii par
I ticipate in the campaign. The selec-
tions and appointments OF this meet
ing will be tabulated and announced
al the dinner conference on Monday.
Evening journal., 1916-05-26
SENATE Will confirm
BUANDEIS' APPOINTMENT

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON, May 26.-Speedy
confirmation of Louis ID. Brandeis. as
member OF the Supreme Court, was
all but assured today at a meeting
OF Republican members Of the Sen
ate judiciary committee. A decision
was reached that II the Democrats
will allow the opposition to Brandeis
to make public its reasons on the
floor in open session, they will not
develop it into a protracted fight or
a filibuster.
Negotiations with Democrats for
an agreemnt on this basis began at
once. The avowed reasons for the
Republicans conduct is that now II
seems certain that Brandeis Will be
confirmed the less criticism directed
at him. the better for the reputation
OF the Supreme Court.
Evening journal., 1916-05-26

preceded each time by powerful artll-
lery preparations. The lower map
shows the Italo-Austrian frontier.
where the Austrian offensive along the
Italian front. which began two weeks
ago assumed more and more he
character Of the German offensive at
Verdun The line between the river
Adige (Etsch in Germany and the
river Bronta. which seems TO have
been the chief sector OF the Austrian
attack. is between twenty-three and
twenty-five miles in length and in
cludes the Val Lagarina and the Va
Suguana. The chief points Of attack
according to the Italian renert. are II
the Lagarina, indicated by the broker
line
Evening journal., 1916-05-26
JUDGE PENNEWILb
Dedication ORATOR
Governor and Mayor Will
Also Take Part in Joint
Building Exercises
NEW STRUCTURE
TOTAL COST $I,5OO,OOO

With exercises, in which Governor
Charles r. Miller. Chief Justice James
Pennewill, Mayor James f. Price and
other officials will take part. the hand
some new Joint city and county build
ing will be dedicated tomorrow after
noon. The exercises will start at
o'clock. and Chief Justice Pennewill
will be the principal speaker. This
building. which is the finest municipal
structure In the country for a city
the size OF Wilmington. cost $780,
000 The city's share Of the cost was
100000 and the county 100000 Gov
ernor Miller will preside al the dedi-
cation exercises and the complete
program will be as follows:
.
Governor Charles r. Miller,
presiding.
Opening prayer, the Rev. Her.
bert I. Randolph, ID. u.
Presentation of keys, Harlan
g. Scott. chairman Wilmington
Building Commission.
Acceptance of keys. DIR. l.. Heis- .
Ter Ball, chairman Permanent .
Building Commission. =
Remarks on behalf of county, y
Everett B. HOlIingsWOrth. presi- .
dent Of Levy Court.
Remarks on behalf of city. .
Mayor James =. Price.
Address, Chief Justice James =
PenneWilI.
Music at intervals by direction
Of Chairman Miller.
CLOSING prayer and benedictiOn, i
the RI Rev. John j. Monaghan.
.
The new building will be omen 70,
public inspection from 10 O'Clock to.
morrow morning until 10 O'Clock in
the evening, and from 10 O'Clock Sun.
, day morning until o'clock in tho
evening.
/ or the 100000. the city's share TO.
wards the new building it was stipu.
lated in the act that 100000 should
be used to pay the county for tn,
ground on which the old Court Hons,
/ now stands. the removal OF the nres
ent Court House building and remod
elling the Court House Square. Thi,
building will likely be razed within ;
short time. The square will be turn
ed into an attractive park and sunk
/ en- garden.
The city section OF the buildin,
which is the south end. is practicall,
ready for occupancy now. and III,
city officials will probably complet,
arrangements for moving in by Tn,
/ beginning OF the fiscal year July l
The city has furnished its part o
the building.
The county situation is different
The county has no money for furni
ture and II the Offices are moved b,
July /. most OF the old furniture nov
in the Court House will have to b.
used The Levy Court. however ha
come to no definite decision as to jus
when the county Offices will be moved
4 The following committees arrangel
for the dedication exercises:
Reception Committee - Chairman
i James F. Price. mayor: William 7
Bancroft Oscar c. Draper. Jane
Kane. Charles NJ. Smith. George V
Sparks. Matthew d. Murphy. Charlie
A. Rudolph. r. Allen Hilles William
u Griscom Coke, Horace Wilson,
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