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The Washington herald., 1920-04-26

The love of an old colored mann
N.Y. Of civil war days for the
grandson of her Southern master
has been revealed in an unusual
hearing before James B. Sheehan.
register of wills, in City Hall, at
Philadelphia. The hearing was held
to determine the execution of a will
made by Mary Waters, who died De-
cember 81, at the age of 30 years,
at Butler avenue, in the lower
section of the city. She had lived
there ever since she was freed.
At the time of her death she was
not known to have living relatives,
and application was made to. the
register on behalf of the under
taker who sburied her and other
creditors for letters of administra-
tion on her estate, which, in addi-
tion to an equity in the house she
had occupied. consisted of personal
effects and money in a savings
fund, amounting to about $4,000.
The letters were granted, but re-
Gently while an examination of the
contents of a box in which the old
colored woman had kept her valu-
ables was being made a polyglot
Bible, printed in 1874. was found.
On the back page of the Bible was
found written a testamentary dis
position in these words:
Unable to Write.
BE 1t known, that l, Mrs. Mary
Waters, am getting old, SO IL any
thing should suddenly happen to
me, having no relatives living. 1
want George +. Newcomb, a boy
whom l raised from l year old, to
have all 1 own, such as house and
household goods. all money in bank
and in the house, If still living. II
not. all above to go to his wife,
Lille Newcomb, and daughter"
The testatrix. being unable to
write, had affixed her mark to the
paper, which also bore the name of
Mary E. Crawford, of 62S North
Tkirty-eighth street. When the lat
ter was summoned before the reg
lSIer, Sne rccalleQ the execution OF
the will. having drafted it for Mrs.
Waters. and revealed the fact that
the George f. Newcomb referred to
was white, and lived in the upper
section of the city. 1t was then
that the whole story. revealing why
the old coloreds woman had enter
tanned such a strong affection for
the child. was brought out.
Mrs. Waters, as a slave was the
property of Mary Newcomb's grand
parents on a plantation in Virginia.
Long after theEwar had made her q
free woman, and while living in
Philadelphia, she was visited by her
masters son, John l.. Newcomb, and
the latter's young wife, Eugenia L.
Newcomb.
T. Rather Shy I'm Court.
Both died. leaving one child.
George E. Newcomb, less than 1
year old, and 1t was taken in charge
by Mrs. Waters, who maintained the
little fellow until he was years
old. when he was admitted to Girard
College. Eight years later he grad
uated from that institution, and
after a short stay with his "old
nanny" he started out to see <he
world.
AT the hearing before the register,
George e. Newcomb. who Is 20 years
old. was rather shy when called
The Washington herald., 1920-04-26
''Manny" Leaues Her 81, 900 Estate
To Grandson of Southern Master;
Cared for Youth from Babyhood

upon to testify. He said that Mrs
Waters was the only mother he had
ever known. He said that after
leaving Girard College he lived at
her home and then went to New
York, where he obtained a position
with a travelling circus.
Mr.. Newcomb said he was a tanner
of lions.
To prove beyond a doubt that the
will had been drafted by Mary T.
Crawford. coloIed, the subscribing
witness was requested to make a
copy of the instrument, and the
handwriting was SO similar that
Register Sheehan revoked the let
ters that had been granted. and di-
rccted the will contained in the
small Bible to be admitted to pro-
bate.
Public Ledger Seryice.O
The Washington herald., 1920-04-26
Singing Girls in London
Halt Traffic in Strand

(Wnshington Herald-C Cross Atlantic
Service, Special Cable Dispatch.)
Lnodon, April 25.-"Oranges and
lemons-say the bells of st. Gle
mems"
Traffic in the Strand was held up
last night by this ancient nursery
rhyme. 1t was st. Clemens Day;
and -chorister girls, from the Church
of st. Clement Danes, romped out
through London's great thorough
fare, singing the time worn song.
The magic of the nursery rhyme
and the sprightly singing girls
hushed the claromous, rushing
Strand to silence for the space of
several minutes; until the police re-
stored the f1ow of traffic.
Copyright. 1890, Cross-Atlantic Newspaper
Service Incl
The Washington herald., 1920-04-26
PLAN TO SUPPLY
BOOKS TO EUROPE

versities in central Europe keep in
touch with English and American
thought, 1t is planned TO form on
the Continent. under Anglo-Ameri-
can auspices, one or more libraries
of books in English, indispensable
to university teachers. The libra
ries will supply on loan, works
needed by the faculties of the diff
'ferent German and Austrian uni
versities.
At the present rate of exchange.
books published at $3.50 in America
or Britain cost more than $45 in
Germany and $3.50 in Austria.
Copyright, 1920. Cross-ltlantic Newspaper
Service Incl
The Washington herald., 1920-04-26
Received Spirit Message
From T. r., Actress Says

CwashIngtoB HeraId-Cross Atlantic
Service, Special Gable Dispatch.D
London, April 25|Peggy O'Neil.
American coincidence, playing at
the Savoy Theater here. claims to
have just received a spirit message
from Theodore Roosevelt, bidding
her to take a part as Rosalind in
Shakespeare's "As You Like It."
II received the message at a
seance held following a luncheon
last week." Miss O'Neill said to-
day.
Copyright, 1870. Cross-AtIantic Newspaper
Seryire Inc
The Washington herald., 1920-04-26
Leesburg Plans Pageant.

Leesburg. Va. April 25.-A gypsy
pageant. such as was staged three
years ago by Mr.. and Mrs. c. Eus-
tbs. will be presented here by the
FauQuier and Loudoun Garden Club.
The affair is expected to interest
Washington society. Arrangements
for the festival were completed yes
terday at a meeting Of the club at
the Oaklands parish house. at which
Mrs. Fairfax Harrison presided
The Washington herald., 1920-04-26
WALDOCOUNTY, MAINE,
Is NOW WITHOUT CRIME

Belfast. Me-, April 25.-waldo
County is without crime, accord
ing to the report returned by the
grand jury of the Supreme judicial
Court which convened in Belfast.
The grand jury went into session
Immediately after court convened
and found nothing for deliberation.
In less than an hour 1t reported
no indictments. Nothing like II was
ever known before.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-26
Child Falls 3 Stories; Unhurt.

Boston. April 25.-Dorothy Ryan,
2 years old. of Chelsea, fell from a
third-story window into the yard of
the house and was pronounced un-
injured by the physicians who ex-
amined her, at the hospital. They
advised the mother to keep the child
away from the window, or she
might get the habit and not fare so
we'll another time.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-26
Plan Paper to Boost D. c. Votes.

The National Press Committee of
District of Columbia Suffrage is
planning 10 publish@a weekly news
paper. to be the official organ for
the Washington vote campaign.
The publication will be edited by
Col. Winfield Jones. president OF
the organization.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-26

has been through the fire. II is
purer in thought and aspiration to-
DAY than yesterday, now than be-
fore the great conflagration. This
aspiration this longing. this great
and noble hope in America lends IT.
self to no distorted feld Of human
action. 1t has within IL nothing OF
the hideous fantasy that has
brought SO much ruin and terror
10 Europe. II is merely and solely
that there is in America a solemn
and deep determination that there
must be progress for humanity
true progress sthat can be translated
into terms OF life and freedom for
the masses Of the people-and that
u is possible and imperative that
each day there be some small real
ization Of this progress. some small
satisfaction Of the aspiration that is
in mems hearts and souls. some
short step forward and onward and
upward. The urge TO move Is in
mems souls.
In America, because Of our ira
ditions and our Institutions, our
liberties and our common herftars
OF intelligence, and because Of the
discipline and philosophy Of our
great labor movement. the working
people see the way clear. through
the use OF our established practices.
through the orderly procedure OF
negotiation in industry and Of po-
litical decision in government. They
find these instrumentalities and
paths the normal and natural
agencies anc avenues through
which to achieve their purposes.
Calls For sti.sinE Rebuke.
The American Federation of
Labor has called upon the working
people OF our country TO 20 into,
the primaries and into the elec-
tions. visiting singing rebUke and
defeat upon those who have been
deaf to the needs and the wishes
OF the great masses Of our people.
At this hour. early In the great
struggle as Il is. the response is
amazing and inspiring. The heart
OF the nation beats as IL beat in
the stirring days OF 1918.
There is purpose and determina-
tiou-a non-partisan purpose TO
send up to speak for US men who
will speak the speech that is in us.
who will answer 10 the throb OF
the nations heart. who will act in
accordance with the high purpose
and idealism Of true American
character"
The Washington herald., 1920-04-26
Cops Quit Dance Censorinr.

Boston. April 25.-The police CEN
sorship of dances in hotels has been
acknowledgements of a decision by
Judge Murray in the Municipal
court dismissing the suit brought
by the police against the proprietor
of the. Hotel Westminster, who was
charged with maintaining a public
amusement unlawfully.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-26
Punished Pupil; Sued for 81 900.

Auburn, Mass, April 25.-Suit for
81 .0OO has been brought against a
woman teacher here for excessively
punishing one of the pupils with a
rattan.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-26
People Firm for Full Try
ing Out of New-Made
Industrial Body.
POWERS ARE SWEEPING
State Takes Complete Con
troll Over Production
Of Necessities.

This Is the third of q series of
three GytieIes dealing Srith the
Kansas State Industrial Cogbt,
Published so The Washington
Herald.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-26
May Order Changes.

IL. The court is authorized to
order such changes as may be nec-
essary in the conduct of the indus
tries affected in the matter or work.
ing or living conditions. hours of
labor. rules and practices, and TO
establish a reasonable minimum
wage for workers. or standard of
wages, such orders to stand for a
reasonable time pending the inves-
tigation of controversies or until
such time as the Employers and work
ers reach an agreement among
themselves affecting such condf-
tions.
15.-It is declared necessary that,
-for the promotion of the general
welfare" all workers engaged In
any Industry affected shall at all
times receive fair wage and have
healthful and moral surroundings
while engaged in such labor.
1s, The right of every person 10
make his own choice of employment
and to carry out fair, Just and reas-
enable contracts Is recognized by
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29
SEC. LEFFINGWELL
BACK FROM FINE
TRIP TO SAN BERDOO

Secretary S. w. Leffingwell, secre-
tary of the local Chamber of Com
merce reports very enjoyable time
on his trip to San 'Bernardino, where
he attended the convention of the sec
retaries of commerce of Southern Cal
ifornia.
The secretaries held their meeting
in the Chamber of Commerce rooms in
San Bernardino Judge Rex B. Good
cell delivered the welcoming speech
and the response was made by A. S.
Dudley, president of California Asso-
citation of Commercial Secretaries.
The second address of welcome was
made by Mr.. Rich, president of the
11th National Orange Show, to be
held in San Bernardino, February 49,
%. There were other talks by the
various delegates.
They then took luncheon at the Cho-
colate Palace and took the stages of
the Motor Transit Company There
were four stages full, numbering
about so delegates in All. me first
stop was made at Arrowhead Springs
where the surgeon in charge showed
them through the government hos
pital.
They then took the Rim of the
World drive to the Los Angeles play
grounds which they visited. From
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29
Page Five

there to Pine Crest. where they ate
supper and spent night sleeping in the
open. Sunday morning they left Pine
Crest at 1880 and drove to the Pacific
Electric Fairgrounds where they had
breakfast. They then drove to Little
Bear Lake where they had luncheon
and boat rides: Talks were given by
some of the delegates about their re-
spective localities.
From Little Bear Lake they took
the City Creek road to Hyland where
they were served with light luncheon
by the Chamber of Commerce of that
city. From there they returned to
San Bernardino where they separated
to their various districts. Two enter
tainers were taken from the Chocolate
Palace in San Bernardino and they
furnished music for the party.
Everything was furnished to the
delegates free. They were the guests
of the Motor Transit Co. and were en-
tertained by all the resorts along the
way. The next meeting of the dele
gates will be held at Redondo Beach.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29

ANTED-ELDERLY MAN TO DO
general work on small ranch. Call
113-W-1.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29
SUMMONS

In the Superior Court of the State of
California in and for the County of
Imperial.
L. G. Ferrell. Plaintiff, VS.. Charles
E. Martin, Defendant. Conklin &
Brown, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
The People of the State of Califor-
MIA Send Greeting to Charles E. Mar
tin, defendant.
You are Hereby Directed to Appear
and answer the Complaint in an ac-
ton entitled as above, brought against
you in the Superior Court of the Coun-
ty of Imperial, State of California,
within ten days after the service on
you of this Summons-if served with
in this county; or within thirty days if
served elsewhere.
And you are hereby notified that
unless you appear and answer as
above required, the said Plaintiff will
take judgment for any money or dam
ages demanded in the complaint. as
arising upon contract, or he will apply
to the Court for any other relief de-
in the Complaint.
Given under my hand and the seal
of the Superior Court of the County
of Imperial. State of California. this
LIST day of May, 1920.
(SEAL) M. S. COOK, Clerk.
By C. f. Willford, Deputy Clerk.
June 1-8-15-22-29. July 6-l3-2O 27.
Aug. Q. IL t.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29
LEGAL ADVERTISING
NOTICE OF TENDENCY OF
ACTION FOR CORPORATE STOCK
No 6052 Dnnartm

NO. 6O5S, Department 2.
In THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
IMPERIAL.
Edward H. Allen, Guardian, and
Electa A. Walker, Plaintiffs,
Imperial Water Company, No. s, a
Corporation, Defendant.
Pursuant to an order of the above
Court, this day duly made and enter
ed. notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned as clerk of said court that
an action has been commenced in said
Court and is now pending, entitled
Edward H. Allen, Guardian, and
Electa A. Walker, plaintiffs, versus
Imperial Water Company No. 8, a
corporation, Defendant, wherein said
plaintiffs claim an ownership of
Three Hundred $500 shares of the
capital stock Of said Defendant, I'M
perial Water Company No. 8, cor
poration of California, represented by
Certificate No. 452, dated November
/, 1907, in which certificate Peter P.
and
All pcIoOlS CldllllluS Sdlu Shares VI
any part Of same or any interest or
lien therein or thereupon are hereby
notified to be and appear before said
Court in Court Room of Department
2 thereof, in the Imperial County
Court House in the City of Ell Centre,
County and State aforesaid, at the
hour Of 10 o'clock A. M. on the 30th
day of July, 1920, then and there to
show cause why a new certificate for
said stock should not be directed to be
issued to said plaintiffs, Edward H.
Allen, Guardian, and Electa A.
Walker, for Three Hundred 5000
Shares of the capital stock of said
corporation, and to set forth their
rights in or claim to said shares, and
in default thereof the Court will
proceed in the matter in accordance
with the provisions Of Section 328 of
the Civil Code of the State Of Cali
fornia.
Given under the hand and seal of
the Superior Court of the County of
| Imperial, State of California, this
14th day of June, A. D., 1920.
M. S. COOK, Clerk.
BY C. E. WILLIFORD, Deputy.
George l.. Greer, Attorney, Hibern-
ian Building, Los Angeles, Cal.
Date of first publication, June 18th,
1920
June 15-22-29 July-6-13
SUPERIOR COURT SEAL)
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29

FOR THE COUNTY OF IMPERIAL
J. H. EASTMAN, Plaintiff.
VS..
CLARA EASTMAN, Defendant.
The People of the State of California
Send Greeting to Clara Eastman,
Defendant.
You are Hereby Directed to Appear
and answer the complaint in an action
entitled as above, brought against
you in the Superior Court of the
County Of Imperial, State of Califor-
MIA. within ten days after the service
on YOU of this summons-if served
within this county; or within thirty
days if served elsewhere.
And you are hereby notified that
unless you appear and answer as
above required, the said plaintiff will
take judgment for any money or dam
ages demanded in the complaint, as
arising upon contract, or will apply to
the court for any other relief demand
ed in the complaint.
Given under my hand and the seal
of the Superior Court of the County
of Imperial, State of California, this
2Sth day of June, 1920.
M. S. COOK, Clerk.
By c. E. WILLIFORD, Deputy Clerk.
H. E. GLEASON.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
JAIDEpJAT

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
IMPERIAL.
In the matter of the estate Of
Claude E. Ashley, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned, S. c. Ashley, as admins
TRAITOR of the estate of Claude f..
Ashley, deceased, to the creditors of
and all persons having claims against
the said decedent, to file them with
the necessary vouchers within four
(4) months after the first publication
of this notice, in the office of the
Clerk of the Superior Court of the
State of California, in and for the
County of Imperial, or to exhibit them
with the necessary vouchers within
four (4) months after the first pub
lication of this notice to the said ad-
ministration, at the law office of j.
S. Larew, Rooms 101 and 102 First
National Bank Building, in the City
of Ell Centre, County of Imperial,
State of California, which said office
the undersigned selects as his place or
business in all matters connected with
sid estate.
. Dated and first published this Goth
day Of June, 1920.
S. c. ASHLEY,
Administrator of the estate of Claude
E. Ashley, deceased.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29
NOTICE TO LUMBER DEALERS

These quantities are subject to
slight change upon final order.
All lumber shall be No. | merchant
ALE Douglas fir, free from wind. warp
cracks, windskakes, large and loose
knots, or other defects detrimental to
strength.
Contractor shall make his proposal
by letter, giving price per thousand
reet b. M, delivered f. o. b. cars Nj
lard, Imperial county, California, and
earliest time of delivery, addressed to
+. S. LACK, President.
Imperial County Highway Commission
Brawley, California.
June 23-July 3 incl.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29

Classified advertising CHARGED TO
ACCOUNTS will be at the rate of "
per word, with m m'nimum charge of
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29

LOST - GERMAN POLICE DO c.
black and tan. Return to Ralph EuS
obretson Y mile east, = south of Melo-
land store. Reward
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29

; If it is land you want to buy or sell,
see II. II. Slaughter, Princess Hotel.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29

FOR SALE-FORD TOURING, GOOD
mechanically, new seat and top
good paint two new Uood tires, one
almost new Norfolk and one extra
Stromberg carburetor. Call after 600
at 1876 North Eighth st.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29

FOR LEAsE-sO OR 100 ACRES Al
land for corn crop. Apply DeNore
Rros'. $40 Main ST., Ei Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29

Classified advertisements accepted
according to the following rates and
rules:
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29
Things Look
Brighter for
Olivia
When She's
Asleep.
FOR SALE-MISCELI .ANEOUS
BY
ALTMAN

FOR SALE CHEAP-JOHN DEERE
binder Cash. X. Sotomiora, miles
south on Date canal.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29
USUAL DIVIDEND

The Security Commercial and Saw
ings Bank of Ell Centro has declared
its usual semi-annual dividend to
savings depositors for July 1, at the
rate OF a per cent per annum.
Deposltors are requested to present
their pass books and have the interest
entered therein.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29

WANTED-TEAM OF GOOD YOUNG
sound horses. Roy Shepherd, Box
Gas or County Assessors office
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

FOR SALE-SANDUSKE TRACTOR,
3-gang ~ inch John Deere plow and
John Deere lister planter. All in good
shape. Scott Farms Co, I IL miles
south Meloland store and l mile east.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29

FOR SALE-NEW PASSENGER
touring six cylinder car, excellent
condition, only driven 5000 miles Wind
shield, bumpers, other extras, new
spare tire and rim. Will sacrifice for
quick sale. Ask for "Stever at Steves
Smoke Shop. 572 Main Street.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29
HELP WANTED-MALE

NANTED-MARR MIXER, GOOD
house. Address Box 500, Press Office
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29
SITUATION WANTED-FEMALE
LEGAL ADVERTISING
NOTICE OF TINE AND PLACE AP-
POINTED FOR PROVING WILL
AND HEARING APPLICATION
FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRA-
tIIAN XNIrE'IY YNII MN IIYNn

AM lbiRiINu III L LlAA AO1<
FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRA-
Ti0N WITH WILL ANNEXED.
IN TIE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL. STATE
OF CALIFORNIA.
In the Matter of the Estate of Lydia
f. Hildreth, Deceased.
Notice is Hereby Given that peti-
ton for the probate of the will of
Lydia E. Hildreth, deceased, and for
the issuance to Melville B. Carleton of
Letters of Administration with the
will annexed, has been filed in this
court, and that Friday, the 30th day
Of July, A. d. 1920, at 2 o'clock p. m.,
Of said day. at the courtroom of De-
rartment / Of said court, at the court
house in the city of El Centre, County
of Imperial, State OF California, has
been set for the hearing Of said petit
ton, when and where any person in
terested may appear and contest the
same, and show cause, if any they
have, why said petition should not be
granted
Dated June 21st, 1920.
M. S. COOK. Clerk.
BY C. f. WILLIFORD, Deputy Clerk.
June 222 to July inc.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29

FOR SALE-LARGE IL ROOM HOME
in Alhambra, with two bath rooms,
basement, furnace, garage and half
acre of ground with large oak trees,
oranges, grape fruit, lemons, figs,
plums and avocadoes. Also has fine
roses and other shrubs and plants.
This ideal home for exchange for I'm
perial Valley ranch. 1t is located in
one of the finest parts of the Wiltshire
Tooth country. See Edgar Brothers
Realty Company, 62S Main ST., Ell
Centre, Cali.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29

WANTED-OFFICE BOY, MUST BE
16 years of age. Permanent en-
ployment with good future assured.
alust furnish references. California
Central Creameries.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE-LEASE AND 40 ACRES
near FL Centre, $125.00 per acre.
agents wanted. II. NJ. Fleming,
Blythe, Calf, Box 597.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29

REFERENCES EXCHANG ED-TO LET
--6-room bungalow, completely furn
ished. Water and phone paid; no
objections to children, S.25. 1920 w
41st, Mr. Doyle, Telephone, 26669.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29

WHY PAY RENT WHEN YOUR
rent money will buy new home
ready now to move into. Phone 287.
c. c. Corwin.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29

No. 6U58, Department 2.
In THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
IMPERIAL
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29

WANTED-A MAN FOR Ell CENTRIC
and one for CaleXico. Permanent
position. Salary and commission.
Room "a, Security Bank Bldg, El
Centre, Cal.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29
MONEY TO LOAN

MONEY TO LOAN-FUNDS IN HAND
for several conservative real estate
loans. viii either buy existing loans
or make new ones. Address Box sos,
Press Office.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29

FOR SALE-ONE LARGE REFRAG-
orator in good condition. $. T.
Marshall, 919 South Third st.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-29
LEGAL ADVERTISING
SUMMONS
No. 5000

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN AND
FOR THE COUNTY OF IMPERIAL
J. H. EASTMAN, Plaintiff.