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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-19
Crawford County Fair.

HEFlHLIC
Cuba. No.. Oct. t&-The Crawford Cour'y
Fair hrld hare shows some excellent ayr
cultural and stock exhibits. bat the apple
and poultry displays are better than any
thing OF the kind ever shown In South Nlr-
souri,. The art hall and poultry department
have good exhibits.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-19
Enrraved CnIiInE Cards.

100 calling cards on the thin. flexible card
board with engraved copperplate tscript).
Sl50i or 100 cards from your plate. 400
MERMoD & IACCARD's.
Broadway. cor. Locust ST
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woDrRs NETHoDe.

The days Of using gritty" tooth pastes
powders. chaiks. actd and puntce stone ars
paste n unexceiled. No 'griI." soap OF
acid. Ask your druggist for sample.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-19
neav,ifvI nIrsh-Moath Ring,

For October. set with opals. signitylng
'Hcpe.' as TO 80. and set with opals and
diamonds 1850 TO $50
MERMoD s. JAccARDss.
Broadway. cor. Locust st.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-19
Worried About Him.

Mr.. A.: 4 am afraid John is studying too
hard at college"
Mrs. A: why. I understand he was rath-
er behind with his studies."
Afr. A: so he is. but II must be an awful
strain on him to think cut 50 many EXCUSES
for asking for money"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-19

BY our expert opticians. Drs- Bond and
Montgomery. ard a proper a. guaranteed n
glasses are needed. Steel frames. 81 and
up: gold. Is and Up.
MERMoD 4 JACcARD'S.
Broadway. cor. Locust st.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-19
RellnhIe Mateh RepaIrlpr.

We employ .only the most skilled watch
makers. and our prices are the lowest for
nrst-class guaranteed work
MERMOD & JACCARD'S.
on Broadway. cor. Locust 81.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-19
When 1t ANNOYED.

Doctor Pellet: you say you are troubled
with insomnia At what time does = tro1-
bic you most? When you are sleepy
knightowi: when other folks are
disqualification Transcript.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-08-02
Contracts let

Contracts have been let by Imperial Water Go. No. 1, as follows:
 To Edgar Brothers-Date lateral No. 6, mile south of Imperial, half mile east from Date, half mile north and half mile east to the center of section 21, 15.14.
 To A. w. Patton-Dogwood lateral No. 5, from the southeast corner of section q, half mile north and half mile east to the center of section 22, 15-14.
 To A. w. Patton-A lateral, a mile east to the center of section IS, 14-14.
 To w. A. Young-Extension of El- der lateral and Elder No. 1, two and half miles to the southeast corner of section 31, 1S-13.
 There remain about fifty miles of ditches to be dug to complete the sys- tenn of Imperial Water Company No. 1.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-08-02
Important Land Decision

San Diego, July 25.-Judge Conklin of the Superior Court today decided the case of the People vs. Smith Nor ris in favor of the State. The decis- ion is important because it concerns the title to large amount of land in the Imperial country. A number of persons who took up school land in 1888 failed to make more than the first payment; the property reverting to the State by process of foreclosure, and it has been acquired by others than the original takers. Since then tue land has increased in value and the original owners are now trying to have the judgement in favor of the State set aside on the ground that the complaints did not state sufficient cause of action. The motion to set aside and vacate the judgement was denied, and twenty days given defen- dant to file exceptions.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-08-02
WILL HOLD SOCIAL
People of Imperial Valley Asked to
 Assemble

Miss Margaret Clark took the initia- tive in calling a meeting at the hotel Tuesday evening to arrange for a wa ter melon and ice cream social, with a view to getting all the people of the valley better acquainted with each other. Two dozen people were in att tendance, and it was decided that such social be held on the second floor of the brick block, probably on the even ing of Saturday, August 16 The so- cial will be free and a general public invitation is extended to everyone in the valley to attend.
 Miss Clark was authorized to act as an executive committee and appoint assistants. The following sub-com- mittees have been appointed: RECEPTION COMMITTEE:
 H. c. Oakley, F. F. Howe, Dr. Car rier, Miss Mitchell and Miss Meade. PROGRAM CoMMITTEE:
 H. E. Allat, K. H. Clark and l.. r. Farnsworth.
 DECORATION COMMITTEE:
 Mrs. w. A. Edgar, Mrs. T. P. Ban- ta, K. D. McPherin, H. J. Wilson and H. c. Reed.
 REFRESHMENTS COMMITTEE:
 T. P. Banta, Archie Priest, Mrs. Chas. Lathrop and Mrs. H. White. FINANCE COMMITTEE:
 w. D. Montgomery, Ray Edgar, M. D. Davis and A. w. Patton.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-08-02
Are Coming In

A few days since the Press published an article on the proper time for com tug into the valley, but that was hardly in type before it became evi- dent that the immigration of the year had already begun, though that was before the last of July. Now that August is here, it is becoming evident that this is to be an early season, so far as immigration is concerned, probably fifty farmers having thus far come to the valley either to begin work on their land or to take up work where they left off few weeks ago to take an outing on the coast.
 And if July and August are to bring those results, what shall we ex- pect of Septem Der and October? Are we approaching time when the val ley will suddenly take on population from river to river and from the Mex ican line thirty miles northward? That is what it looks like. That is what we have all been working for. That is what the country is well pre- pared for.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-08-02
Disturbing Gates

Some person is in a fair way to get term in the pen if he doesn't quit interfering with the gates in the lat erals. The second serious offense of this kind was perpetrated Saturday evening, when some one went along the town ditch pulling out gates until he came to Dahlia lateral, where he put in all the boards and nailed them in. The result was the flooding of a large tract of land, the town only es- caping thorough drenching by the early discovery of the condition of the ditch. This is species of depreda- tion for which the law makes ample provision, and in case of detection there is no doubt that perpetrator of such an act would be given several weeks in the county jail to reflect on the rights of others.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-08-02
Arizona Gets Rain

Rain has fallen very generally through Arizona, greatly to the bene- fiji of stockmen. The territory has suffered greatly of late from drought, and at the time rain came hundreds of cattle were dying on the ranges. The summer rains will start grass to grow ing and will furnish the cattle with water to drink, the latter being the most pressing need. A large number of cattle have been shipped out of the territory during the last few months.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-08-02
Withdrawn From Settlement

The Government has withdrawn from settlement two tiers of townships from twenty miles south of Needles down the California side of the Colo rado river to the international line. The idea undoubtedly is to put all end to private irrigation enterprises along the river until the Government is able to determine what it wishes to do in that section. The land withdrawn is in part between the Imperial sec tion and the river, the Imperial irri- gation system not being affected.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-08-02
The Famous Pegleu

The mining man of the Los Angeles Times has allowed to get into his col umn story regarding the famous Pegleg mine which locates it, as well as Warner's ranch, in San Bernar- dino instead of San Diego county. As a matter of fact, if the Pegleg mine is more than a myth, and it probably is, it is probably located on some of the hills in San Diego county or Lower California within sight of Imperial, to the northwest, west, or southwest of town, though that covers stretch of country of more than a hundred miles long and fifty miles wide. Ordinarily it would require a great deal of labor to prospect so large a territory, but in this case it is, or has been. practically impossible, because of the lack of Wa ter supply. There is much of this country within fifty miles of Imperial regarding which practically nothing is known, the editor of this paper never having been able to find a per son who has traversed it, though in that region several lives have been lost ill past years.
 The irrigation of a portion of the desert is bringing water nearer to the unknown land, and undoubtedly Impe- rial will in time become an important outftting station for prospectors, but any work done in that region must be between October and May 1, as dur ing the heated term it would be prac- tically impossible to maintain water supply, so great would be the demand and so long the hauls.
 On the various ranges of hills and mountains which dot the desert or form its western boundary, from Mount San Bernardino to point far down i'll Lower California, and which make up the wonderful western pano- rama in view from Imperial, it is more than a matter of speculation to say that gold exists in good quantities.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-08-02

ger is apprehended, he will take good rest before attempting any work. The heat is especially trying to him at the present time, and to escape it he will go to Laguna Beach tomorrow with his family for brief rest and vacation by the seaside"
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-08-02
Some Freight Rates

The Southern Pacific railroad is gradually adjusting its freight rates in suitable recognition of the fact that Los Angeles is growing into an inn portant commercial center. It is but little over year since reduction of freight rates from Los Angeles north ward moved the frontier of the com- mercial influence of that city from Bakersfield to Visalia, and the Los Angeles Herald now gives this infor- nation:
 "The cut ill freight rates of the Southern Pacific to Bisbee and Naco, Arizona, has been greater than was expected. It was stated that the cut would be from IS to 30 per cent, thereby putting Los Angeles mer- chants on all equality with the eastern shippers to Arizona points. Eastern houses had an advantage over the coast wholesalers of from IS to 30 per cent, and the cut at the proposed fig ures would have capitalized matters.
 "The change as finally carried out, however, shows that the coast mer- chants will have the advantage, for the cut was from 30 to 60 per cent, be- ing practically the old rates to Benson. The new class rates will take effect in July. They are as follows:
 First class, $1.90; second class, $l.63; third class, $1.46; fourth class, $1.34; class A, $1. 17; class B, 88H cents; class c, 79H cents; class E, 60 cents."
 It is to be hoped that this last change is in recognition of the fact that through Southern California, Arizona and New Mexico there is great sec tion of country which is struggling upward, and whose destiny must in great part be governed by the rates charged for freight from Los Angeles. So long as this was entirely a desert country, the freight rates had little concern for anybody. But now that it is developing into rich agricultural country the people naturally expect reasonable freight rates, and the rail road can scarcely help realizing that its own prosperity depends on making rates which will make possible the de- velopment of the resources traversed.
 Keep your eye on Imperial this fall,
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-08-02
DandeIiOn lateral

Edgar Brothers began work Monday morning on Dandelion lateral, which will parallel the main canal on the east side beginning at the south quar- ter corner of section 13, 15-14, and ex- two and half miles north.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-08-02
Work on Structures

s. E. Bragg, to whom was awarded the contract of putting in fifty struc- lures for Imperial Water Company No. 1, began work Monday morning with two gangs of Indians to make excavations.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-08-02
ROUGH EXPERIENCE
Prof. II. 0. SiSSen Had a Narrow
 Escape

yet, in large part, desert, and that care must be taken until one becomes acclimated and accustomed to the con- ditions here. Prof. H. O. Sissen re- gently had an experience which should be warning to others. Coming di- rect from a school room, unaccustomed to hard physical labor and not accli- mated, he set to work about July on bis ranch, became overloaded, lay down in ditch to cool off, drank impure water, and while sick under took 100 mile drive alone, some of the distance across the worst portion of the desert. The Santa Ana Herald thus tells of his experience:
 GA party just arrived from a trip across the Colorado desert brings a story of the rescue of a Santa Ana man by the name of Sisson. Sisson, who is said to be connected with the Orange County Commercial college, had been ill on the desert, and against the advice of a physician, started alone to cross the desert for the coast. He managed to reach Diamond lake, where he was compelled 10 abandon the trip. He was found there by the San Diego party, among whom was physician. They made a bed for him in their wagon and brought him in, themselves walking in the fierce heat as far as Jacumba. His recovery be- gan there, and he was soon able to come onto this city, and thence to his Home in Santa Ana
 "Prof. H. O. Sisson, principal of the Orange County Business college of this city, who is referred to in the above Associated Press dispatch from San Diego, arrived in town last night, and confirms the story as it comes from San Diego.
 "Prof. Sisson left Santa Ana a tri- f1e more than three weeks ago to visit his ranch at Imperial, on the Colorado desert, starting on the trip overland by wagon, and expecting to remain a couple of months. He made the jour- ney there successfully in somewhat less than five days, and at once went to work with his ranch foreman in cultivating portions of his property.
 "Nothing went aniss until two weeks ago, when MT. Sisson, after hard days work, and while he was yet overloaded, took a big drink of water of poor quality, with dire re- suits. An attack of sickness, affect ing the stomach and bowels, set in immediately and for eight days he suffered considerably, taking almost no nourishment.
 "In view of his weak condition, Prof. Sisson finally concluded to come home to escape the prostrating heat of the desert, and to recuperate his strength. He accordingly set out week ago Saturday to come to Santa Ana, via San Diego, by wagon. The trip over the desert and MT. Sisson's illness there is described in the above dispatch, which conveys some idea of the peril which he underwent.
 "When he was joined with the other members of the party with which he finally reached San Diego, Prof. Sis son was so weak that he had to ride in the wagon of the San Diegans for ,yLO1a daU ha fore hiS Stranuth hRpan
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-08-02

Keep your eye on Imperial this fall, when the railroad is completed.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-12-16
Killed While Hunting.

Elsie Kelly, 15-year-old son of Thos.
Kelly of the Wenas, while hunting rab-
bits last evening was accidentally shot
and killed. The gun was handed to
him muzzle forward and was discharged,
the load entering the boys abdomen.
Col. Mclaughlin, U. S. Indian inspec.
tor, who just finished the inspection of
the Fort Simcoe agency, came into town
Sunday on his way east. He reported
the Yakima Indian agency to be in first.
class condition. Col. Mclaughlin has
been in the Indian service for 80 years,
"a of which he spent as Indian agent.
John B. Catron came in from Walla
Walla this morning on a brief business
trip.
For Sale-l0 acres near Zillah; bar
gain. w. II. Mcknight. 49-3t
See the beautiful pearl and buck.
handie led. silver-trim med carving sets
at Lombard 4 HOrsIey Furniture Co.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-12-16
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

E. F. Benson was here on business
Monday.
Furnished rooms for rent. 1O3 North
Rainier avenue. 50-lt
Frank Lyons came up from Toppenish
last Thursday morning.
w. E. Ayers took run down from
Tampico last Friday morning.
Hiss Dora LeMay of Belma attended
the teachers institute this week.
J. P. Crawford has moved into his
new house on North Third street.
6. MacL. Richards, veterinarian, can
be found at Sloan's Drug store. Att
Berkshires and brood sows for sale.
J. M. Richardson, Wapato, (Simcoe)
Wash.
Miss Hattie Morgan (Stone) left here
on the o'clock train this afternoon for
parts unknown.
Mrs. L. E. Sperry is assisting at the
registry window in the post-office during
the holiday rush.
James Barnes went over to Seattle
Monday afternoon to be gone few days
on the firms business.
For Rent.-Two large rooms suitable
for light housekeeping good location.
Enquire at Boston store.
Have you seen that fine assortment of
fur and plush lap robes, horse blankets,
ETC., at Wyman & Fraser's. At
Miss Dorothy Wisdoms' school of
stenography has been removed from
room to room 10 in the Clogg block.
Burnt leather work makes unique and
desirable Christmas presenls Mrs
Cary has fine and varied line at very
reasonable prices. SO
Miss Annabel Lee Hoke, who has for
the past month been the guest of Mrs.
A. M. WEIGH, left yesterday to visit
relatives in Seattle.
Mrs. H. G. Cannon, formerly of Phil
adelphia, has open dressmaking parlors
at 210 South Second street. All work
guaranteed satisfactory. 47-4t
Mr.. and Mrs. Redford, daughter and
son-in-law of E. P. Parsons arrived last
week from Michigan and intend making
Washington their home.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-12-16

Our present stock of diamonds,
watches and jewelry is the largest that
has ever been carried in this city.
Keene, 108 Yakima avenue.
The firm of Dills & Lemon, of the Star
Clothing company, has been strength
ened by the addition of new member,
in the person of F. G. Drew
Indian designs in burnt leather would
make very acceptable Christmas pres
ent to an eastern friend or relative. See
the large variety at Mrs. Cary's. 80
Miss Eva Green who is teaching at
Euclid, Wash, returned home Saturday
morning to attend the institute and
spend Christmas among relatives.
For Sale, Cheap.-Household goods,
including parlor and diningroom furni.
ture, carpets, rugs, etc. Inquire at
room IA, Clogg building, over Rinehart's.
Ex-Governor John H. McGraw and
daughter, Miss Kate, passed through
here Tuesday afternoon on their way
east to Washington City for a months
visit.
Manager Fournier is having a big
boiler installed in the basement to the
theatre and the building equipped with
pipes and will henceforth heat the large
structure with steam.
The Woodmen of the World are pre-
pairing extensively for big time for
themselves and friends at their hall in
the Odd Fellows block, Wednesday
evening, December II.
Rev. Stephen R. Wood, late chaplain
with 23d U. S. Infantry, will lecture on
"Army Experiences in Manila" in the
Congregational church Monday, Deem
Der % at 80. Admission. 25 cents /;
children, Is cents.
/ G. H. Remington of Cream, Mimi, is
visiting his cousin, Mrs. F. A. Curry.
Mr.. Remington is great sufferer from
asthma, and has come to Yakima hoping
the milder climate and higher altitude
will prove beneficial to him.
! Lost-Between town and Gleed ranch,
a package containing tinware. Finder
will confer favor by leaving same at
Parsons grocery.
Is IL True? Do we sell a set OF
Roger BrOs.' regular $3.50 silver
knives and forks at $3.50? We do.
Verify ~ by calling at our store.
) La m bard Horsley Furniture Co.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-12-16
VISIT OUR
ART
ROOM

A quartette composed of Messrs.
Vance, Meigs, Jones and Erwin will
sing at the Commercial club entertain
ment Thursday evening.
Lost Saturday afternoon, a dark
grey overcoat on Third street between
H street and Yakima avenue. Return
to this Office and receive reward.
Lost-Between town and Gleed ranch,
a package containing tinware. Finger
will confer favor by leaving same at
Parsons grocery.
Coffin Bros. will open up their Sunny
side branch next Wednesday, Dec, 18th.
This large store will be under the man.
agement of Mr.. G. S. Wenner who comes
to us bearing the reputation of being a
first class business man and a most ex-
cellent gentleman. He will be assisted
by Mr.. Chas. Amundson, formerly with
J. B. George. Sun.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-12-16

The Christian Endeavor Society of
the Presbyterian church assembled at
the home of Robert Scott Monday even
ing and enjoyed themselves for few
hours in the game of progressive Jack
Straws. Music was interspered through
out the evening and dainty refreshments
served. A large crowd was present.
Ed Reed, ex-proprietor of the YAKIMA
HERALD and wellknown to all Yaki-
mans, dropped in upon us this morning
to say hello. He has been in eastern
Washington and Idaho for over a year
and comes back very expressive in his
praise for the wonderful strides this
city has taken toward improvement
during his absence.
See Johnston Co. Piano ad. on last
page.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-12-16

silver knives and forks as low as
y 1 SO per set n LO I'M ba I'd & HOrsley,s
Evening journal., 1902-12-05
Annual Doll Sale Today

The annual doll sale OF the Junior
Board of the Homeopathic Hospital is
being held in the New-Century Club
drawing room this afternoon. Dolls of
all kinds and sizes, fancy articles, de-
sirable Christmas gifts, kimonas
household articles, aprons, jellies, pre-
serves, homemade candy and cake are
for sale Supper win be served at s
o'clock and later. Menu-Oysters raw
oyster patties, chicken croquettes
chicken salad, cold ham, tongue rolls
and butter, tea, coffee, cocoa ice cream
and cake.
Evening journal., 1902-12-05
ODD FELLOWS NAME COMMITTEES
Grand Master Has Appointed Men to
Take Charge Of Business OF
the Lodge

The following standing committees
of the Grand Lodge Of Independent Or
dor of Odd Fellows have been appoint
e,l ~ craItd Master Ira E. Sharpley:
State of the Order-E w Cooper,
chairman; w. NJ. c. Hearn, Joseph IL.
Chandler. NJ. -; T. /. Stein, c. w.
zimmerman. M. D..
Iegislative-T.h .homas c. Doud. chair
man: w. II. oliver. Thomas c. Apple
by. ]. c. Springer, q. n. Rawlins.
Constitution and Laws-George c.
Morton. chairman; B. +. ShalSspear
Frank n. Overdser, Christian Spoel
r. e. Wilson.
Correspondence--.Ioh j. Gallagher
chairman; stephen s. Stradley, Leon
ard Heiss, John A. BE nnett, George w
Williams.
Abpeals-John S. Grohe, chairman
Abner N. overdeer, John NJ. Ross
James f. Price. William Householder
Ffnance-E. w. Jester. chairman; j.
M. Stockwell, Joseph d. Patton, Alex
ander Dill, c. p. Maroney.
Hall-George w. Pyle, chairman
Iohn A. McCracken, II. c. Rudolph
smith ReNew, Walter b. Bonner
Printing -fsaac w. Hallam, chair
man; Thomas E. Young. James Brown
Daniel Ross, James II. Carpenter.
Accounts-George II. Taylor chair
man; Samuel T. Smith, John p. Masten
d. w. Drereton George M. Stevenson
Returns and Reports-James N. Ap
pleby, chairman; p ]. Isaac, Edwin 4
Morrow, G. c. Naylor, w. c. i. Car
Macy.
Distributions-John nj. Whitford,
chairman; William H. Taylor, Jane
sayers, David i. OFT, William T. Cai
ter.
District Deputy Grand Masters. Dis
trict No. Lodges, 1, >. A, s, is, 10, 2
%, 20, 20, "a and Naomi Rebekah Lode
No. 3. Ira E. sharpley, Carrcroft.
Evening journal., 1902-12-05

We've sold tens Of thousands of pairs
of our famous S1.50 Ideals" without
ever receiving one complaint They're
better than most shoes sold by other
dealers at 81 and fully as stylish.
Only by ordering enormous quanti-
ties can we afford to sell them as low
as $1.50-button or laced-kid or box
calf-12 styles.