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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-24
ACRES OF FLOWERS.
EXTRAORDINARY DISPLAY OF HoRTi-
CULTURE AT THE PAN-AMGRlcAN.

Hundreds OF Deds of Posies, Com m on
and Fare. VIII Delight the Eyes OF
visitors to the Exposition--Exhib-
Its In Grcnt I.,iIding TOO.
Every d. CT open weather was TAX
EN- advantage of in preparing the
grounds of the Pan-American Exposi-
ton, and all ornamental gardening op-
erations that were Of actual necessity
were completed before real winter set
In. The beautiful area known as the
Music Garden, between the New York
state building and the Horticulture
building and extending from the en-
trance of the Midway to the Forecourt,
is practically finished. 1t contains about
200 beds of every form and size, from
n circle of 10 feet in diameter to beds
containing over 5000 square feet.
Pheasant walks and numerous trees
AM l. . a,:Scucc CT straight lines give
tb.s very Inc area of % acres a
nGt";al and pGi;il.hc appearance, al
thorgh it will be immensely gay with
bright colors npXt summer. A few of
these Icds are planted with hardy per-
ennials, dozen of them with hardy
roses. About 20 OF the smaller
beds are reserved for panslcs, which
will occupy them till the first of June.
The whole OF the remainder are filled
with spring Towering bulbs, consisting
of hya"in;hs, tulips na:clssuses, jon
quils. Spanish iris. etc. One hundred
ana fifty thousand bulbs were used in
the many exhibits. These bulbs will be
at their greatest perfection during the
first week in May. A magnificent ex-
hibit by one firm occupies the four
large beds close to the Elmwood en-
trance. Thirty-three thousand tulips
were used in this exhibit alone. The
gorgeous sight that will meet the Wis
itor's gaze Mt this point can scarcely
be realized. A New York firm occupies
the entire space between the Horticul-
turc building and the canal, which is
laid oft in six large beds surrounded
with grass. These beds contain 10000
bulbs. These are in addition to those
in the Music Garden.
Horticulturists who are competent
10 express an opinion are unanimous in
asserting that the Horticulture build
ing. both architccturally and for the
requirements of the exhibit. Is the fin
est structure of its kind ever built for
an exposition, either in this country or
In Europe. The two conservatories
leading from the Horticulture building
TO the Graphic Arts and Mines build
ings appear in the plan to be compara-
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-24
W. C. T. U. Meeting.

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will hold parlor afternoon
meeting at the hcme of Mrs. Bowling,
NJ. 521 Fls-h street Thus ay af. =;
room, ApHl 25th. A special progr ..h
has been prepered in honor of Mother
Stewart, whose birthday will be com
memorated by the organization. All
members and their friends are cordial
ly i.Ivited TO be present The Unicn
especially desires the presence of all
Crusaders.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-24
Increased Capital Stock.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Columbus, o., April 29.-Columbus,
Delaware and Northern Interurban
Company filed articles with the Secre-
tary of State yesterday, increasing its
capital stock to $1,OOO,0OO. Represen-
tatiyes of the Columbus, London and
Springfield and the Springfield, Dayton
and Urbana electric roads have been
added to the directors of the company
and the three lines will eventually be
consolidated, making part of the pro
posed system between Cleveland and
Cincinnati.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-24
New Phone No. 60.
W. S. Battin, Real Es-
tate, Loan & Fire
Insurance.
Room q St. Clair Building.

Has for sale up-to-date four-roomed
houses, centrally located, everything
first class, well worth $14O0, will sell
for $1100. To good party will make
very easy terms. Call and see them.
Two choice vacant lots on Warren
street, one-half square rom car line.
Elegant location for fine residences,
will not sell for any other purpose.
Fine residence properties IN all parts of
the city. | give special attention to the
selling Of fine residence properties and
my list is complete On any street you
want. at any price you want, and on
any terms to suit the purchaser. Call
at office or ring me up before you buy.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-24
victory at Last.

For ten long Yeas 1 was a sufferer
with kidney dyspepsia and rheuma-
tism disease. treated with many CO.
lumbus doctors; took patent medicine.
No results whatever until ] discCyere
and took ONE bottle of DENNIS
SURE, SAFE and SPEEDY CURE. In
tnree days threw down my crutches.
ordinary cases cured In one day.
only 70 and % cents at A. ]. Rich
ards and w. H. styss 8. Samples free.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-24
Wrestling Match.
BY Associated Press

by Assoclateu fresS-
St Louis, Mo-, April 23.-Nouroulah
the gigantic Bulgarian wrestler,
gained an easy victory over Chas.
Wittmer. OF Cincinnati. the heavy
weight wrestler, last night. winning
two straight falls in exactly five min
utes. The match was catch-as-eatch-
can
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-24

Newspaper men in great numbers
will be at the Pan-American Exposi-
tion next summer. Many state Edi-
torlal Associations and numerous press
clubs have arranged for trips to Buff
falo.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-24

The greatest children medicine on
earth is Rocky Mountain Tea made By
Madison Medicine Co. Makes and
keeps them well all summer. 35c.
Ask your druggist.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-24
Ready for Business.

Hagan & schad announce that they
are now ready for business.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-24
1900 NEW SAMPLES 1900

This agency represents the
LEADING merchant tailors
of Chicago and New York.
1t aims to maintain its estab-
Iished record Of High Class
ailoring atNthe very lowest
prices. No one assumes any
risk in ordering custom suits
here. He MUST BE salts
fled or his money is refunded.
y. ". HESTOM
136 Front St. Marietta, 0.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-24
Examination of Teachers

ror the public schools OF Washington COUNTY
VIII be held in the Marietta High School Room
on the second Saturday of each month excepi
January, July and August.
]. A. STONE. Marietta, Ohio.
President Board OF School Examiners.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-24

Toledo, O., April 23.-Wheat. 74h
corn, 451a; oats, 271a; rye so; clover
seed, $6.O7.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-24
BUTTER AND EGGS.
TOLEDO MARKET.

Philadelphia, Pa, April 23.-Butter
21; eggs, 1872.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-12-28
Soil Maps Coming

Messrs. Means and Holmes of the bureau of soils of the Agricultural Department have completed their work in the Imperial valley, and Mir. Means has left for Washington. Mir. Holmes devoting his time henceforth to other sections of the country. Their survey of the valley will show the nature of the soils on about IA square miles, being tier of townships running north and south through the valley and the character of the soil will be set forth in series of maps which will be of great value to farmers in the valley for years to come. The result of their work here will be pre- scented in their annual report for 1901, which will probably be avilable next fall. This valley was selected for the work because the ground is yet in it's wild form, and its development under irrigation and cultivation will make an intereting study.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-12-28
Testing for Brick

Harbour & Carter, who came from Los Angeles few days since to make brick, after devoiiug a number of days to study of various soils about Impe- rial, have selected twenty acres just east of town, where they are now burn ing a small test kiln. As soon as q satisfactory test is made kiln of about 60.O00 brick will be prcpa rcd aud burned.
 Ii is not believed that thc quantity mentioned will meet the requirements for the buildings in sight for early construction, but it will start the work of building going, and there are several new enterprises only waiting on tie building of places for the conduct of business.
 Since the above was written it is learned that the test has proven per fectly satisfactory. and work is now under way on mill and in making other preparations for burning a reg ular kiln. It is probable that brick will be available for building by February l, on which date one or more business blocks will be begun.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-12-28
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS

The holiday season has rather cioggcd affairs in the Press aud Farmer office, this edition going to press foo carlcy to give detailed account of the first celebration of Christmas in Imperial valley. There were two formal celebrations. the one at the school house twelve miles south of Imperial on Christmas eve and the one at the church in Imperial Christ mas night Detailed reports of these celebrations will be published later.
 But Santa Claus was able to find his way into many strange places in the valley, regardless of the public gatherings and of the fact that the country is a strange one to him. The mail has brought in from older coun- tries gifts for q large number of the people of the valley, and families occupying new-made homes have found ways and means for providing the little people with the gifts which make of Christmas all that it is to them,
 There were number of residents who joined their families "on the other side," as the country west of the mountains is coming to be called.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-12-28
Trees a Necessity

Almost every settler in the valley realizes the necessity for getting in shade trees as rapidly as possible, and some few are already taking steps in that direction. There is no task in which land owners can engage with more benefit 10 their property or more advantage to the general public.
 The sections which have been most successful in beautifying the Ia ndscape with trees are those in which some system has been followed in the plant ing of trees. In this way there is room for Imperial valley to start right and proceed right, first letting the fact be thoroughly established as to the most desirable trees for planting in this climate.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-12-28
Powder Exploded

Mir. Parker of Redlands met with peculiar accident in Imperial a few days since. He had some time ago had several cartridges in his hip pocket, one of which must have leaked considerable powder. While working near town he had several matches in the same pocket. In some way the matches were igni,ed and the sudden explosion of the powder carried away a portion of the trousers and of his coat A slight burn was the only in- jury to Mir. Parker. The surprise to him and to several spectators when the explosion occurred can be imagined.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-12-28
Nfw SCHOOL wAsItD

The lime is ai hand when tho people of the valley must begin seriously to consider the need for school buildings. When the present school year opened the valley was SO fortunate as to get an allotment of funds for one school, and that was temporarily located in the section where the most children were then living, some twelve miles southeast of Imperial. That school now has nearly fifty pupils, but the valley Is SO large that no one place is accessible from all quarters of the val ley, while the number of families, and consequently the number of children, is increasing SO rapidly that two or three schools will be absolutely nec- cssary for the next school year.
 A school district forty miles wide and sixty or seventy miles long, like that at Imperial, is something of a problem when the population is in- crcasing rapidly, and there are those who advocate creating two or three districts out of the one, in such man ncr as to have schools at Calcxico and Imperial and ait some point between Paringa and Blue lake.
 The problem presented is more com plicated by the necessity of keeping d portion ofthe Southern Pacific railroad in each of the districts, if divison is made, as the taxes paid in the district will not be large until much of the land is proved up. the railroad tax being a necessity for the maintenance of the schools.
 In whatever way the problem is solved, it seems the unanimous opinion that the schools of this valley must be up to the high standard existing throughout Southern California.
 In some of the eastern states there is tendency to do away with small district schools by creating central schools to which children are taken in wagons. This gives country children all the advantages of graded schools possessed by city children, and it might be good plan for the valley to look forward to some such arrange mcnt, having in the plan all arrange ment for fine central high school to come in the course of three or four years.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-12-28
More Graders at Work

Three new ditchers or graders have come to Imperial, George A. Carter & Go. having set one of them at work east of town where one has been at work, while the same firm is preparing to use third. Dirt is being handled more rapidly than ever before as a re- suit.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-12-28
PROGRESS Of WORK


 Of the three large headgates re. quired for the irrigation of the. land which has been filed on, two have been completed and work is under way on ihc third.
 The first of these is the one from inc reservoir into the main canal, the second leading from the canal into inc Carter river. These arc the two big works now completed, each hav- ing required a great amount Of lnmber Ky the aid of these the flow of water over all the country between New and Carter rivers Is controlled.
 The third large headgatc is the one leading from the Carter river for the irrigation Of the East side, where some 15,OOO acres have been filed on, and where active work has been re- gently begun by the California Development company. The work on the levy and hcadga,c there will result in the water for Eastside being under control by January 1, when there will only remain the distribution of water to complete the system sufficiently to enable the farmers to irrigate their land.
 Work on the main canal west of Imperial is making great hcadway, and the construction camps which have been in sight of town for some days will soon take another big jump aud disappear from sight.
 Eucalyptus lateral. west of the main canal. is nearly completed. Alder and Acacia latcrals have been completed. and Deal and Dogwood are nearing completion. Dcodar is about two thirds done and Date, or which George A. Carter has been at work with the graders, will be completed through 10 the first baranca in few days, the baranca being used as a waste ditch. Mir. Carter will then go to work on Daiia lateral.
 Work has been begun on several small ditchcs leading from the laterals. aud more of these will be put under way soon.
 There will be Il large number of small headgates to construct, but these will be put in very rapidly.
 The irrigation system for large portion of the valley has now reached the point where few finishing touches only arc required 10 make water avail able for the first time.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-12-28
Mainly Personal
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A. C. Gaines of Moline. Ills, d brother-in-law of A. J. Hammers, has located in Imperial, having taken place in the store of the Imperial Mer- cautile Co.
 C. A. Scott, we'll known as a real estate agent of San Diego, with his wife, is visiting Arthur Ewen at Diamond lake, Mir. Ewin and Mrs. Scott being brother and sister.
 s. w. Mitchell of Lyons, Oregon, arrived in town last Sunday with his son to take possession of his farm, seven miles south of Imperial. He brought his household goods, farm im- pliments and live stock with him, his wife and daughter remaining in Red lands temporarily.
 Ex-Governor K. C. Powers, of Phoenix, A, T., spent the latter part of last week in the valley, making contract with A. w. Patton for his friend Fl. w. Peck, to SOW hundred acres of alfalfa on the ranch of the latter. Governor Powers won his title by serving in the gubanatorial off, C of Mississippi, though he has spent much of his later life in Phoenix.
 A party of Whittier and Rivera people who left their homes for Im- perial December ,, after a careful study of the valley left for home Tuesday. In the party were T. B. Barnett and wife, Fred Fuller, wife and bab by, Arthur, John and Robert Fuller and Holm Lopez. They were highly pleased with the valley, and Messrs. Fuller will return soon to put in a crop on the land they have secured.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-12-28
TOWN IOTS SOlD

ne dcfndffd TOT tOWu lOts tu lWpe- rial was illustrated last Saturday, when W. r. Holt sold four lots on I'm pcriai avenue for s7sO, an increase of nearly 100 per cent from the company's price when Inc town was plated, and at which other lots are now being sold. The buyer of these lots was w. E. Stewart of Los Angeles, a careful business man, who expects prices to advance rapidly. He will build on these lots at an early date.
 The sale of lots at an advance of nearly 100 per cent within 90 days af- ter the lots were placed on the market represents a good margin of profit, and yet most of the lots sold could not be rcpurchased even at that advance. Mir. Holt has been anxious to see the town grow, and when the opportunity was presented to interest progressive person who would make Improvements, he parted with the lots in question at less than what he believed to be their real value.
 Now that Imperial is recognized as an established town, having eight or ten business houses in sight to be built as soon as brick are available, with two railroads turned toward it, with the largest irrigated section in Cali fornia created about it, with people coming into the valley to cultivate the land as rapidly as water becomes available, the present price of lots is out of all proportion to the prospects for the future. The Imperial Land company's price remains at S1OO for inside and S15O for corner lots, these being the prices for either 25-foot bus mess lots or 5O-foot residence lots.
 There are few people who doubt that Imperial will have from 5000 to 5000 inhabitants within three or four years at the outside, while many peo- pie expect the town to grow steadily and rapidly to 10000 inhabitants, and there is probably not town in South ern California of 1000 inha bitants where strictly gilt-edge business lots are to be had for less than 5000, while if the town is to grow to from 10000 20,0O0 inhabitants, business lots will have d value of anywhere from S5OOO to Sl0,0OO each.
 There was time in Southern Cali fornia when townsites were laid out without tributary country about them and the lots were sold at auction at from S10O to 5000 each, before build ing had been erected. That was d wholly fictitious value placed on the property, but Imperial is the heart of so vast territory, which is now rap- idly taking on a dense population, that no one has room to doubt that property will advance in value within the next few years with wonderful strides.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-12-28
Lost Barometer

About year ago an aneroid barome- ter, with compass and clinometer on the reverse side. was left at some point along the main canal, or near the heading. Any information regarding the instrument would be most welcome. Address the Press and Farmer.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-12-28
Increasing the Force

During the past few days a number of additional men and teams have gone to Eastside to aid in putting in the ir- rigation system on that side of the Carter river.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-12-28
Built a Barn

Jacob Stoner has built barn on his ranch seven miles south of Imperial which is a credit to the valley. The building is of two stories, and will be in part occupied temporarily as res idence.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-12-28
Alfalfa and Barley Seed

Just received from Utah a carload of alfalfa seed. Also choice seed barley for sale. Imperial Mercantile compa- ny, Calexico.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-12-28

w. F. Holt left here for Redlands last Saturday, where he passed the Christmas holidays.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-12

Among the tens of thousands who have
used Chamberlain Cough Remedy for
colds and la grippe during the past few
years, to our knowledge, not single case
mas resulted in pneumonia. Thos. Whit
field & Co., 74o Wabash avenue. Chicago
me u The InosG prominent retail drug
gists in that city, in speaking OF this.
says: 1--WE recommend Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy for la grippe in many
cases. as 1t not only gives prompt and
complete recovery, but also counteracts
and tendency OF la grippe to result in
pneumonia. For sale by Feldmeyer
Bros. City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-12
Contracts Awarded.

The committee on public buildings OF
the City Council, DIR. c. B. Henkel
chairman, met last night in the Council
Chamber and awarded the following
contracts: For painting and repairs to
roofs of Council Chamber and Assembly
Rooms. to Edgar Hutton, he being the
lowest bidder. For tinwork, X. E. L.
Hopkins, being the lowest bidder was
awarded the contract.
The committee on streets of the City
Council, DR.. c. b. Henkel chairman, al.
SO met last night and awarded the follow
ing contracts to Joseph H. Jewell. he be.
ing the lowest bidder: For laying curb
aud gutter on West street extended; for
laying curb on Market street extended
to bulkhead; for laying curb on Chest
nut street; and for curb and gutter or
Washington street, from Clay to North
west street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-12
An English Author Wrote:

mo shade, no shine, no fruit, no flow
ers, no leaves.-Novemberl" Many
Americans would add no freedom from
eaku,k. which is so aggravated during
this month that it becomes constantly
troublesome. This is abundant proof
that catarrh is constitutional disease.
1t is related to scrofula and consumption.
being one of the wasting diseases. Hood S
Sarsaparilla has shown that what is capa-
bic OF Graduating scrofula, completely
cures catarrh and taken in time prevents
consumption. We cannot see how any
sufferer can put off taking this medicine,
in view OF the widely published record OF
its radical and permanent cures. 1t is
undoubtedly Americas Greatest Medi-
cine for Americas Greatest Disease
Catarrh
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-12-12
THE CHRISTMAS SHOPS.
What To Buy And Where To Buy tt
Gall Early And Avoid The
Holiday Rush.

Something to wear is always accept
able. Purchase your boy an overcoat
or suit OF clothes at "The Hub" Market
Space and Cornhill street.
Holiday gifts in great profusion are
shown at Frank A. Munroe's store, on
Main street. He has an imposing array
OF all sorts OF ornaments, cushions and
Christmas novelties Tor presents.
Mrs. Rullmann, at the Main street
bakery, has an attractive window with a
decorated Christmas tree. She will bake
your Christmas cakes. Send in your
orders at once and avoid the rush of
holiday times.
Hayes Main street music store is well
stocked with musical toys to please the
children. Call and inspect them. Also
the latest musical instruments, guitars,
mandolins. banjos, &C.. &C., and latest
popular songs.
Delicious wines for sauce for your
Christmas pudding and whiskey for your
egg-nog can be bought at Harrington's,
1.-The Old Reliable" where LIQUID re-
ireshments of the best quality are to be
had for Christmas uses.
Nothing is more useful as a holiday
GIT than some piece OF furniture Call
al Benesch's great furniture store, Mar
ket Space. and give your wife a china
closet. buffet, dining table. fancy rocker,
lea set, for Christmas present.
The holiday season is portrayed by
Chance, the leweler, corner Main street
and Hyds's alley. Chances pretty WIN
dows glitter with silver and gold holiday
novelties. Useful clocks and watches
are to be found here that will make
beautiful Christmas presents for friends.
For toys and gifts of all kinds, there is
no place like Mlller's Point Market. A
regular Santa Claus headquarters.