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Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-02-28

which the Germans are trying to pass
and losing tens Of thousands of men
at every supreme effort.
Greater activity is being shown on
other fronts, probably indicating that
the Allies are trying out numerous
points in the German lines, with a
view to starting & counter offensive
to compel Germany to cease her COM
plete concentration at Verdun.
There is a strong feeling among the
Allies that if France is able to hold
against Germany at Verdun, the very
desperation of the assault will prove
to Germany and to the world that her
efforts are hopeless, and may lead to
concessions by the Central powers that
will end the war.
But what is England doing? 1t is
about a month earlier than the Ally
plans called for the opening of the
spring campaign, and her troops prob
ably are not yet in full position for
their great offensive. But somwhere
the 100000 men England is getting
into the field are preparing for des-
perate fighting, and this undoubtedly
will be hastened by the German opera
tions.
1t may be significant that for days
practically nothing has been heard
from the big army now massed at Sa-
lonika. There probably are 100000
English, French, Serbians and Monte
negrins there. Does this silence mean
that veil of secrecy has beeu hung
about great preparations there for a
drive to the northward through Serbia
and into Austria while Roumania
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-02-28
Fate of Nations Hangs
On the Great Battles

moves against Bulgaria? ? That is the
belief among military men, who are in
daily expectation of hearing of opera
tions on the south by the Allies that
will rival those on the west by Ger
many.
Day by day Russia is pulverizing the
military strength of Turkey, and the
Turkish troops of the left flank, ap-
parently short of military supplies,
are scattering to the four winds, while
the Turks are making desperate eff
forts to bring up forces from the
west.
For the first time since the war be-
gan there are developments which may
prove to be decisive factors in the
struggle, and these developments are
coming with a rapidity that make it
seem incredible that the slaughter can
last for another six months.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-02-28

New York, Feb. 2S.-In its relation
ship to the war, the Battle of Verdun
may be a new Gettysburg, but in the
mass of men and the loss of life it is
a score of Gettysburgs in one.
As Gettysburg marked the flood tide
of the secession, so Verdun marks the
highest achievement of Germany, and
at Verdun, as at Gettysburg, there is
a full realization on both sides that as
this battle goes so the war is apt to
go.
And because this is realized, there
is being shown in this stupendous bat
tie all the reckless squandering of hui
man life that nations exhibit when
brought to bay, fighting for mere eX
istence
The battle, now raging for week,
shows no signs of the end, and it may
go on for two more weeks, for no one
expects it to end until the full force
of human energy and determination is
exhausted on one side or the other.
Paris realizes the gravity of the sit
uation, but is calm and confident of
stopping the German onslaught. Ber-
lin also realizes the gravity of the sit
uation, and is not claiming a decisive
victory. In fact, the later tone of
the German press does not indicate
that this is expected
If Germany has some advantage in
the weight of her artillery, France has
the best of the situation in the fact
that her guns are placed on heights
where they command the plains across
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-02-28

J. S. Brown, missing under mys-
terious circumstances from his home
near Heber, is in custody of the chief
of police of Bakersfield in an appar-
emily deranged condition.
Following his strange disappear
ance after two days of acute mental
disturbance due to financial worry,
Brown has been sought continuously
by Sheriff Applestill and his force of
deputies.
Two days ago clews led to suspic-
ion that Brown had left the valley
on a Southern Pacific train, and then
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-02-28
J. S. Brown, Missing Four
Days, Found at Bakersfield

Sheriff Applestill communicated with
police officials in other Southern Cal
ifornia counties.
This morning he received the fol
lowing telegram from William j. Viz
zard, chief of police at Bakersfield:
"Have j. S. Brown in custody here
He seems to be deranged. Wire in
structons."
Undersheriff II. w. Anderson i'm
mediately notified members OF
Browns family.
Kenna Brown, n son, will leave fol
Barksfield tonight to care for his
father.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-02-28
Lieutenant Governor Eshemans Long Fight With White Plague Ends

as Jack Esheman there was no one who could give OIL
hand the exact details of his life.
He was native of California and graduate of the
State University. 1t from Berkeley that ne gained
his first public recognition being elected to the state leg
isature where he known the special representa-
tive of the State University while serving in this
capacty that he became widely known the author OF
the bill to abolish racetrack gambling.
At this time his health became SO bad that he was
literally brought to Imepria Valley on stretcher 1t
was thought then that he could live but short time but
that was ten years ago.
He recovered steadily elected district attorney
when Imperial county organized and from that day
the present he had been dgent worker in behalf of
this region and a participant in all it's affairs.
He was one of the founders Of the Lincoln Roose-
velt League which began the revolution in California pol
itics and which brought Governor Hiram W. Johnson to
the 'front.'
EshIeman became the head of the railroad COM
mission and through that position he wrought wonders
in the control Of public utilities, but fair that even
the big corporations the wisdom of his
The duties of this office too great for him, and
because of this he retired to accept nomination to the Of
flee of lieutenant governor being elected by overwhe
ming majority.
He had accepted this office because it less sren
uous but his nature which could not follow quiet
course and he plunged from activity to another the
energy of the far outrunnng his physical strength
MasOns to Act.
Mr. Esheman was past master of the E Centre Ma
sonic lodge in which order he had for years been ac
tive WORKER and several local Masons will accompany the
remains to Los Angeles the train tonight. Ell Centro
lodge has special meeting this evening" at which appro-
pirate steps will be taken to place record the high
TEEN in which the lieutenant governor held by his in
innate friends of the order.
Court AdjOurns.
Immediately after the opening of the days session of
the Superior Court it adjourned for the day by Judge
Cole in honor of the memory of the lieutenant governor
who was member of the Imperial County Bar Asso-
ciation
Motion to adjourn was made by President c. L.
Brown of the County Bar Association and seconded
by Deputy District Attorney E. R. Simon and Attorney
Dan V Noand
Association to Meet.
At o'clock this afternoon the County Bar Associ-
alton will meet in Ell Centre to pass resolutions of
doence to the lieutenant governors family and take other
70 tbo
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-02-28
Was On His Way to His Home
in Ell Centre When Taken III
At Indio, Where He Died
Suddenly This Morning.

Sacramento Feb 2S-Coyernor Johnson issued this
statement today:
81 am brcken-hearted. loved Jack Eshleman as
have cared for few was hoping and planning that
ne might be nay successor governor. He braver
than the rest of God gave health and strength to
work and fight with Jack had neither but worked and
fought better than any of u.s. always his elbow
the grim spectre. This state is close to what Jack
Eshlean has done that it's colossal Importance may not
be wholly appreciated but the generations of his chill
dren and his chldren's children with PRIDE gratefully
and revereny, will point to the lasting achievement of
the master mind in Caornias liberation from the COM
mercal tyranny of transportation companies and John
M. EshIeman, the years pass, will grow bigger and
greater, just as who love him have ever seen and
known him. There is just one man like Jack EshIeman in
each generation, and his loss is irreparabie'
Lieutenant Governor John NJ Eshlenlan's long bat
tie with tuberculosis ended at $50 this morning at ndio
where he had stopped because of his illness while
his way to El Cenro which he still called his home
The of his death first received by the Press
which informed many Of his countless friends including
his law partner Phil D. Swing.
Mr.. Swing at once telegraphed Mrs Esheman ten
dering any assistance she might desire.
Mr. Eshenan had been in the East, going in spite Of
the advice of many friends determined to fight the end
WHICH lie knew Was ana returned TO Cne state
but few days since
It his custom occasionally, when he felt badly
to to the valley to recuperae and he had arranged
with Messrs. Swing and w. O. Hamilton to reach here
last evening" Mr. Hamilton at the depot with an au
omobe to meet him. but when he failed to arrive he sup
posed the lieutenant governor had been delayed day It
was not until he learned through the Press dispatches
that he knew the occasion of the delay.
The messages to the Press state that his way here
Mr. Esheman felt i'll and decided to stay at Indo
to his strength He could not have realized how
badly he was for he notified one and only the clerk
Of the hotel club where he stopped knew of his presence
there.
At $50 this morning he taken with a hemor-
hage and called for help but died before assistance could
be rendered.
Mrs Eshleman, who is in Los Angeles, where they
residing gave instructions today for the remains
to be sent to that city for nterment An inquest will be
held by the of Riverside county and the body
will probably be taken the night train to Los Angeles
The probability that several friends of the deceased
will go out on the train and accompany the remains.
While host of friends here knew Lieutenant Gov
Eshleman intimately; all of which he known
q p,oOxxvp NTiocinoc Eo,,y
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-02-28

Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Allen of Red
field, S. D., are visiting Mr.. and Mrs
f. G. Bair, formerly of that town.
They are greatly taken with the val.
LEY.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-02-28
MARRIAGE LICENSE

Jesus Garcia, 40, and Merecel
Esquilias, %, both residents of Braw-
ley. --------'------------
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-02-28

At o'clock this afternoon the County Bar Associ-
alton will meet in Ell Centre to pass resolutions of
doence the lieutenant governors family and take other
action Seemly to the OCCASION
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-06
HARDSHIPS OF
u. s. TROOPS
Cavalry in Mexico Hungry and
Dirty-Horses of Col. Dodd's
Force Die Rapidly.

Columbus n. NJ. April 5.--Tales of the
hardships of the American soldiers who
are pursuing villa over the desert and
through the mountains of Chihuahua
were brought here to-day by arrivals
with truck train which had carried
supplies to Col. George a. Dodd $ com
mand.
Far from being the smart cavalrymen
who three weeks ago crossed into Mex
leo. the soldiers, their shoes ruined by
the sharp stones of the mountains and
their uniforms torn by brush, are wear
ing sandals made of cowhide and such
clothing as can be obtained from ma
tives. they declared.
1t also was asserted that Colonel
Dodds command had lost so many horses
in the relentless pursuit Of the bandit
chief that fully half the mon We're with
out mounts.
A truck train, under the command of
Capt. G.. f.. Drake, consisting of q
trucks. went to within seven miles OF
Guerrero, its crew being the first Amerl-
cans to meet the troopers Of the Sew
enth cavalry after their engagement a,
that town.
"Thc men were n nondescript crowd,
said Captain Drake. Their faces were
calted with gray alkali dust and they
had been without regular rations foi
some days Coffee. salt and tobacco
We're beyond price. Yet through Their
haggard dirtiness, the men smiled anC
told of their resoute purpose-the get
ting of villa"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-06
AUSTRIANS ATTACK IN
10 NAVAL AEROPLANES
DO Much Damage to Rnilwar station
md Bnrracks in AncOnO.

Berlin, April S. Via wireless to TuckertOn,
y. JD-The Austro- Hungarian admiralty
has issued the following communication
under date Of April 4:
"ReplyinG to a visit OF Italian aviators
to LahaCh. Adelsberg and Triest, an
Austro- Hungarian squadron of ten naval
aeropanes bombed with destructive sue
cess the railroad station. two gasometers.
the docks and the barracks OF Ancona
to-day. Several fires ensued, Counter at
tacks OF two enemy aeroplanes with ma
chine guns were easily repulsed
zone Austro- Hungarian aircraft was
forced to land before the port by the fire
Of three aircraft batteries Another
aeroplane. ploted by Flying Master
Monar, landed at the side Of the wreck
picked up the two inmates and COM
pletely destroyed the aircraft. Molnar
in consequence of the rough sea, was
unable to rise again.
"An enemy torpedo boat and two other
ships sailed from the port in order &c
| capture the Austro- Hungarlans, but
were forced to withdraw by the bombs
and machine gun fire of other Austro
! Hungarian aeroplanes Finally two
! aeroplanes, piloted by Naval Cade
Vamos and n lieutenant We're sent on
and rescued all four inmates Of the dam
| aged aeroplane and burned it.
This action was carried out under thu
fire OF the machine guns and bombs o
two Italian hydroaeroplanes, which flev
at an altitude OF only 100 meters"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-06
". Y. Y.SUFFRAGISTS
AGAIN HOPEFUL
Measure for 1917 Referendum
Passes to a Third Reading
in the State Senate.

Albany, N. Y, April THE Whitney
Rrercton woman suffrage hill, intended to
provide for a referendum in 1871 on the
question of votes for women, was ad
vanced to third reading in the Senate TO-
night 20 to l3 on Il risinS vote. Previous
" an amendment to require foreign born
women to take the oath Oc allegiance TO
the United states and rcnouncc allegiance
TO the government Of which they were
formerly subjects WAS defeated II t" 80
oppopen,s of the amendment maintained
that amending the hill at this late hour
would mean its death.
"Therc would be no chance of re-
submission passing the Senate this
year If merely argumcntativc methods
had been employed" said Senator Sage.
"Thc reason that the bill has made
such headway is that senators do not
seem to he able to say "No" to a
woman. They are not going to win
the respect of women by voting for
one of their fads. What this Senate
needs more than anything else is to
send home and have the wives of the
senators come here and take care of
them"
Although the suffraGist workers
have been at the Capitol in force on
up for consideration only "a few were
on hand when the measure was ad-
vanced tonight,
The bill has been passed by the As
sembly and when it next appears 1t
will be on the calendar for nna, pas
sage in the Senate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-06
Rather Unprecedented Calm Fol-
lows Offensive near Verdun in
Which French Recapture Lost
Ground.
GERMANS ATTACK IN EAST
British Capture an Important
Position on the Tigris River,
Which Gives Hope for Early
Relief of English at Kut-El-
Amara.

London, April 5.--For the moment the
infantry of both sides is quiet every
where along the western front in France
ON the much disputed sectors around
Nerdun the only activity has been an
intermittent Commandment in the region
of Douaumont and Vaux. This rather
unprecedented calm follows a successful
offensive undertaken by the French. in
which they recapturcd some of their
lost ground and drove the Germans
hack.
on the eastern line in Russia, the Ger
mans have taken up the offensive and
are heavily attacking with infantry and
artillery the Russian positions. Cnoff-
cal advices from Pe,rograd say. how
ever, that the Germans nowhere have
been able to penetrate the Russian line
in frontal attacks.
The Italians and Austrians are con.
tinuinE their operations along the Aus
tro-ltalian front, but no important
changes in positions have occurred.
The British in Mesopotam!a have cap
tured an important Turkish position at
umm-el-Henna. on the Tigrls river %
miles below Kut-el-Amara. This victory
is considered in London as giving hope
for the early relief Of the British forces
who have been besieged in Kut-el-Amara
since last December. The Russians alsc
are successfully operating against the
Turks In the Caucasus and Persian re-
slons.
| Berlin reports the loss during March
! of II German aeroplanes, a British and
! French machines Thirty-eight of the
. latter were brought to earth in air com
bats, according to Berlin.
| Ambassador PaGe has forwarded from
London to Washington metal found r
the cross-channel steamer Sussex, re
, Gently damaged by an explosion, which
| killed n number OF persons and wounded
several Americans. The embassy II
! London is credited with the belief tina
the metal came from a German torpedo
Spain has sent n note to Germany pro
testing against tho torpedoinG OF tn
Sussex. in which several Spaniards los
their lives.
4 British patrol boat has picked III
off the Orkney islands. Scotland, tn
| brazilian steamer Sandanha De Cana
hound from Para. Brazil, for New York
with n cargo of raw rubber As tn
steamer was several thousand miles ou
OF her course the British are incline
to the belief that she was attempting t
run the blockade.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-06
MOST RECRUITS FROM
SMALLER CITIES
IN 10 Days United states Has Raised
1850 Volunteers.

Washington, April 5.-Although Chi
cago, san Francisco. New York ana
Philadelphia, in that order have pro-
duced 73S of the 1850 recruits accepted
by the army since the Villa raid on
Columbus. It Is by no means true that
the proportion of recruits to population
Is largest in the great cities of the coun-
try. On the contrary, the best show
ing is made by smaller cities, particu-
larly those surrounded by rural district.
Chicago leads with 275 recruits. But
Chicago, including its recruiting station
at Milwaukee, draws from a population
OF 2,656,OOc. In 10 days Chicago recruited
one man FOR every 1851 inhabitants
New York's record is worse showing
only one recruit for 29S5i inhabitants
Philadelphia recruited one man for
l4,5"0 people. San Francisco makes a
much better showing, with one recruit
to 4w9 inhabitants, ranking ninth in
the list of 81 recruiting Offices but this
Is attributed chiefly to re-enlistments by
men who have recently returned from
Philippine service.
A display which is causing n number
OF congressman to scratch their heads
dub!ously is that which shows how few
men have been added to the army since
the raising OF 10000 men was author.
tied This increase was about 5000 men
II has taken 16 days to raise 2,?5O men
At this rate It Will take six months tt
raise the full lot. and in this time ther,
will be other vacancies, through eXpira
ion Of enlistment terms. Also, It 4
likely that many of the applicants ac
repted by the recruiting officers will b
aeclIned at the training depots, the nor
nal loss through this being 12 per cent
Army men admit frankly that they d
not see how at the present rate the fu
army strength can be attained With
nine montha.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-06
ROAD BUILDERS IN
SESSION AT RUTLAND

Rutland. April 5.--State Highway Com
missioner Stoddard s. Bates of Franklin
held one of his road builders schools here
to-day and about - men, or 10 per cent.
of the road commissioners and select
men in Rutland county, We're present at
the two sessions. The Rutland Business
Mems association gave n complimentary
dinner at the Hotel Bardwel for the
visitors.
Mr.. Bates urged the town authorities
to give attention to upieep Of roads al
ready constructed along modern lines
rather than building of new stretches.
The bridge question was also gone into
extensively. Our present antique laws,
made before the advent of the motor
truck, prohibit a load of more than five
tons on the highway. These statutes are
bound to be changed very soon as Mr.
Bates recommended construction of
bridges and cuverts capable of holding
UP 10 tons.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-06
Carranza Commander at Juarez
Says He Has Received News
That Bandit Has Been Shot
and Is in Hiding.
ALLEGED PLOT AGAINST JUAREz
Involved in Condemna.
tiOn to Death of Three Ring
leaders, Who Are Suddenly
Reprieved at Midnight, on Or
ders of General Gavira.

! Fl Paso, Texas April THE story that
Francisco Villa is wounded and that his
capture is imminent was asserted again
tonight by General Gavira, the Carranza
commander at JuareZ.
| General Ciavira made public 81 telegram
which he said he had received from Cen
eral Rertani at MADEIRA, stating speciii-
cally that the bandit had been shot and
was in hiding somewhere between Bachi
Ineva ard Satevo.
The message is coniirmatory of reports
from American headquarters that Villa
was located heading toward Satevo. While
the story that he is wounded is still ac-
cepted here with considerable reserve, it
IS pointed out that savcral days have
elapsed since the fugitive was reported
In the neighhorhood of Satevo on his way
to Parral, and that nothing has been
heard since of his movements If Villa
was in full possession of his health and
travelling at his usual speed Of 10 or more
miles day he should have reached and
,aSsed Parral by this time. fact which
could hardly escape being reported.
rachineva is on the eastern side of the
continental divide, about 20 miles from
Guerrero, with which IT. is connected b,
this pass that all accounts agree Viii;
made his way after the defeat Of his fol
lowers by Colonel Dodd near Guerrero
| From Bachinova to Sate7o the trail run
about 70 miles through broad. wei
watered and fertile valley. on each sid
of the valley, however, there stretche
for many miles the widest mountain
wastes in Mexico, an almost ideal toUntr.
for a fugitive. Thoroughly to search thi
district would take weeks according +
| americans who are familiar with it,
Mystery is involved in the condemna
tiun to death Of the three rngleaders o
tho alleged plot to seize Juarel and thei
sudden repreve at midnight by Genera
Gavira. Both General Gavira and Consr
Garcia have altcrna tely described tn
plot as that of Villa and Diaz followers
As Villa and Felix Diaz represent or
positc ends of the pole in Mexican polite.
the former bcrg the so-called champio
| Of the poems and the latter representa-
| the property and clerical classes, there
much speculation in FL Paso as to tn
details of the alleged plot The McXica
| alleged conspiracy was supposed to hay
| been hatched in FL Paso. but the Amer
| can authorities deny any knowledge {
| it. Fifteen MeXicans suspected of bein
and are being held fol investigation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-04-06
FARMERS PICKET ROADS.

Chicago. April Arbitration Of the
differences between the farmers and
dairymen who are demanding higher
prices for their milk and the big dis
trihuting companies. who have refused
the demand, was postponed to-day by
Or. j. D. Robertson health commissioners
of Chicago. Wagonmen employed by tho
big companies to-day told their custom-
ers that there was probability that tho
distributors would be compelled to cut
off the supply of milk from families
where there are no small children
Picketing of roads leading to the bot
Ting plants was continued to-day by
farmers in an effort to prevent sup-
ply of milk reaching the distributors.