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Imperial press and farmer., 1902-11-01

Pacific extension from Old Beach to Imperial have created a lively local trade. A vast deal of agricultural machinery has been hauled to I'm perial and Calexico, and by the mid dle of November the amount of land under cultivation will reach close to 50,000 acres. Imperial farmers are now sowing their barley for the win ter crop. It must be remembered that the winter temperature ranges from 60 to so degrees and that the Imperial lands produce the whole year around.
 To fully appreciate the great fer tility of these lands and the beautiful health-g giving climate one must make the trip to the Imperial Valley and see for himself else he will not believe.
 The Mirage of the Desert.
 Nowhere else in the world does the mirage appear with more distinctness than in the delta of the Colorado. A remarkable spectacle is afforded in the Three Black Buttes, standing out in the open plain thirty or forty miles below Imperial in Lower California. About an hour after sunrise these Three Buttes rise above the mirage like turrets on distant battleship As the light grows more intense they assume different shades of purple, blue and slate color, and as the mirage heightens the Three Buttes are magnified in size; they increase in breadth, showing up dark lines which complete the imaginary battleship, and you see the cannon projecting out of the turrets. Finally when the sun has climbed well up into the heavens the vision grows dim and distant and then it disappears. The gazer finds
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-11-01

himself back at Imperial again among the waving fields of alfalfa and grain.
 The Distribution of Water.
 Under the Imperial system Of canals is controlled by mutual water companies organized under the irri- gation laws of California, Each mu- tual water company owns It's own distributing system of canals and manages that system and distributes the water under it's control among its stockholders.
 The Water Right.
 Consists of stock in a mutual wate~ company and entities the holder to a voice in the management of the com pany and also entities the owner to what water he may need for irriga- tion at 50 cents per acre-foot for all time.
 The present price of water stock is $15 per share payable in five annual payments.
 The land itself is purchased from the government at $1.25 per acre, payable in five equal annual pay mentS.
 The total first cost of the most fer tile land in the United States in the finest winter climate in the world is only $16.25 per acre.
 No other large body of land in the United States can compare with this valley in fertility. No other place can offer so great Inducements to the home-seeker, investor or laborer.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-11-01
The Imperial Canal System.

doubtless be of interest to our read CTS. Following is the article:
 "The largest irrigating system in the world lies in the southeast corner of San Diego county, Cal. Five hun dred thousand acres of arid land Ill California and half as much in Lower California have been brought within range of water by series or canals whose combined length at present ex- ceeds 225 miles,
 The California Development is en- gagged in constructing this immense system and is spending $50,0OO per month in enlarging and extending the canals. Two years will be required to complete the work.
 Over one hundred and seventy-hve thousand acres of land have been taken up by settlers and at the pres ent time 25,000 acres are under cult1- vation. Today there are 2OO0 persons in a country which less than two years ago was an arid, barren waste, boasting not a blade of grass, not even cactus-only a sun-baked stretch of dried dirt with crevasses like those found after an earthquake.
 ''The largest town on the delta IS called Imperial. It boasts of per manent population of 200 persons. 1t possesses a posJonfce, telepnohe system, a church, a national bank, a weekly newspaper, several br1ck blocks, stores, etc. Other towns are Silsbee and Calexico Gan abbreviation of California and Mexico) Construc- tion of railroad through these points is now under way and the road will be completed by December 1 of this year.
 Three schools with 200 pupils in all have been founded.
 "The location of this newly irr1- gated stretch is in the delta of the Colorado river not far from the United States-Mexican boundary. The waters of the Colorado have been tapped by a main canal eight miles below Yuma, on the California-Ar1- zona lne This canal is 70 miles ip length, 60 feet wide on the bottom and to 10 feet in depth. It leads to the fertile delta of the Colorado. whence the water is distributed by smaller laterals, averaging all the way from to 20 feet in width arr from to feet in depth. Over 500 - 900 feet of lumber have been used in constructing headgates, drops, checkr etc.
 Water Supply Under Control.
 "The vastness of this project m"-' be better comprehended when it is understood that almost 1000 square miles will be subjected to cultivation of the most prolific type. In the ex- tent of it's scope it Is second only to the natural annual overfows of the Nile and the Ganges. In importance it easily ranks first. The water supply is at all times under perfect control and the harvesting of one crop marks the planting of the second. The an nual produce of the land when all shall have been completed cannot nov be estimated, but it will be enormous. Already the crops harvested this year exceed in value $100,000.
 A strange thing about this country is that most of it is below sea-level and that the elevation runs from sea level to 100 feet below. It is all be- low the banks of the Colorado river but is separated from the river by a big chain of hills, pierced in two places by overflow channels.
 Heavy dykes and headgates have been constructed to control the flood waters of the Colorado for all time tr
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-11-01

The man who is too good to take part in politics is never too good to profit by political reform
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-11-01

Every day is wrest day with the trust magnate.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-11-01
Progress of the Work.

Two years ago this Colorado delta was a trackless waste of arid land. In June, 1900 the first man went out to reclaim this barren waste and to- day the western edge of the Great American Desert is doomed, for noth-
The daily sentinel., 1902-09-26
UNMIsTAKABLY RIGHT.

Republican papers are fond of as
serting that the democratic party has
no policy but that of negation or
obstruction, and no issues to base an
argument upon. 1t was convincingly
shown by the various speakers that
never in it's history has the democratic
party possessed such wealth of over
whelming issues nor been so absolute
ly and Enthusiastically right as in the
present campaign.
1t stands for protection of local in
terests against aggrandizement of
trusts.
1t stands for governmental control of
the money supply against the republi
can attempt to turn it over to nation
al banks.
1t stands for individual freedom
and against the republican doctrine of
human enslavement as practiced in
tne fnlllpp1neS.
1t stands for the reclamation of the
waste lands of the West and was re-
sponsible for the success of such
measure in the last congress against
the determined opposition of the re-
publican majority.
These comprise the really great
questions before the people at the
present time, and the democratic party
is ON the right side of all of them. If
the people want the right established
they will put their seal upon the pol
icy of the party that stands with and
for them.
The daily sentinel., 1902-09-26

The democratic commi tee of ar
rangements did not find it necessary
to send to Indiana to secure an attrac.
ton capable of getting out Denver
crowd. Home people like Teller,
Thomas, O'Donnell, Shafroth, Bell,
Stimson and others understand local
issues and local needs better than
school boy declaimers from the Wa
bash, and were capable of giving the
audience something worth coming to
hear. The republican newspaper next
morning said it was lifeless affair,
but the Republican never did tell the
truth except by accident. 1t is en-
deavoring to perpetuate an untruth as
regards Senator Teller's Central City
address, Notwithstanding the story's
emphatic disproval, and has not suffi-
cient political sagacity to know it is
turning republican votes to Senator
Teller every time it repeats the false
hood.
The daily sentinel., 1902-09-26
NOT IN 1T THIS FALL.

If Monday nights ratification meet
ing of the democrats in Denver may
be taken as an augury, the republicans
will not make even respectable
showing in November.
The Coliseum is capacious, but
thousands were turned away that night
until II O'Clock, there were few that
failed to sit it out. 1t was a marked
contrast to the Beveridge meeting a
few evenings before, which was un-
thusiastic as prayer meeting, and
the hall practically vacuum by the
time the program came to an end.
The daily sentinel., 1902-09-26
BEvERIDCE AS HE WAS.

republicans the Coliseum Monday
unloading what they eralded their largest
Beverdge Unfortunately he charged with the
kind ammunition and the casualties took the firing
instead of receiving end.
Beverdge delivering
maybe is along
President his with happier
in the stronghods of the able
peasane than the uckless wight from Indiana
The republican of its speakers and writer's had
mythical They their
view, but the term academic continues to fit the young Indiana
individuality He looks matriculated
district and his line of and method
of delivery help the illusion
Beveridge
republican capable doing
carefully the thought the
irous republican leaders we'll
Colorado local republican could
not help sensing the fact.
meeting Literally fairly
unhealthy taking republican
that the enthusiasm waned and the audience with it, the speaker
brilliant clmxe strike the
plexus OF and a gloom
of November funeral settled the fired his last
pyrotechnic and flung his last desTairing gesture
poor Beveridges fault he energecay to
his fee He made silver which
left audience
raon standpoint Briefly that that
adjunct of expanding and evil should
which not admitted then that powerful Publcor
constitutional
they would Immediately reform their
''Wha pfu argument disguedly
republican, he walked Its like firing
vading That's question pressing
for n solution
temper a OF republican
convention Salt Lake City which close
dge's lips the practically dsowned him
is is in
beet culture The theory which Beverdge
the republican
practically
ruthless
Reciprocity with Cuba sound we'll theory practice
every factory
this
of II arts
With the tariff handcap holding antognstic position
ticket weak stand without the republican
campaign haty process
The daily sentinel., 1902-09-26

Senator Teller's address was along
the lines of bimetallism and the great
question of the trusts, which is admit
tedly the overshadowing one at the
present hour. The financial problem
was shown to be as far from satisfac-
tory settlement as in the days of '93,
or even farther, since all the tendency
of republican financial plans is toward
fiat money, issued by the banks,
and the absolute retirement of the
government from the issuance or con-
troll of the currency.
Miss Metella Short, of Palisades is
visitor to-day.
Our ladies calling cards are standard
in every particular
A large bunch of White river Utes
are in the city to-day.
Wanted-A competent stenographer
at once. Apply at this office.
Sportsmen are shooting quite a
number of ducks ON the river.
The big smoke stack on the new ice
plant was completed yesterday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-15
Judge Conner for Associate Justice.

Especial to News and Observer)
Wilson, N. c.. March 1.-THE bar of
Wilson county has held a meeting and
unanimously passed this resolution:
THAT we present to the people of the
State the name of our distinguished
countyman, Hon. H. G. Connor, before
the approaching State convention for nom
ination as Associate Justice of the SUI
preme Court of North Carolina, and that
we use every honorable effort to advance
honorable gentlemen whose names may
be presented to the State convention. We
feel that We hazard nothing in saying
that Judge Connor, by reason of his high
character at home and the universal es
TEEN in which he is held abroad. and
from his long and successful practice at
the bar. together with his ten years eX-
perience as judge of the Superior court,
is easily the peer of any, and the in
feror of none. AS prominent member
of the State Legislature, identified with
many of the most important statutes on
our books known and honored through
out the State for his political sagacity,
legal acumen, and high Christian charac-
ter. he needs no introduction"
1t is the purpose of his friends to Sim
ply bring his candidacy to the attention
of the people and ask that they join
us in our efforts to give him this de-
served promotion and we'll merited honor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-15
Spirit of the Press.

REPUBLICANS AND THE POLL TAX.
Newton Enterprise.
The Hickory papers think we did the
Republican party in Catawba county in
justice two weeks ago in saying that not
more than 80 per cent of the voters of
that party have been paying poll tax. We
did not enter into an exact calculation
but do not think we were far from APP
proximating the correct per cent. Here
is what our statement was based on:
There are about 900 Republican voters in
the county. This year there are 268 col
ored voters listed for polls. The Hickory
papers can take these figures and make
their own calculations. Taking out the
number of white voters in the party who
are exempt from poll tax on account of
age. we do not think our statement was
much too strong. There are about $500
white voters in the county and 2,741 white
polls have been listed. Note the difference
in the percentage. We repeat our remark,
that if Mr.. Pritchard succeeds in getting
all the Republicans to pay poll tax this
year, the county and State treasures will
be greatly benefited.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-15
DESIRABLE LOTS FOR RESI-
DENCES.

Part of the w II. Willard Property
Under a judgment of the Superior
court of Wake County, we will offer for
sale at auction at Court House door, at
Raleigh, at noon, Monday, April 2lst,
1902, seven desirable building lots ad-
joining the property of Mrs Tucker, and
on Hillsboro street and Boylan street as
recently opened north of Hillsboro
street.
Four of these lots have seventy feet
front one 50 feet and a third. and the
two farthest north on BOylan street 62
feet front The depth is about Lilo feet.
A plot of lots can be seen at the office of
Mr.. Frank Stronach and az examination
is invited on the premises. Sale subject
to confirmation by the court with inter-
est January 1, 1903. Title reserved. ANY
information cheerfully given by the I'M
dersigned.
s. A. ASHE.
WALTER CLARK,
w. w. ASHE,
Commissioners.
FRANK STRONACH, Auctioner.
Raleigh, n. c., March II, 1902
t. d. 9.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-15
niomond Dointc Cold. Silver. Bronze
DIdlnUuu Idinto Copper. Only 10 cents
Cars Damaged and a Man Hurt.
(SneciaI to News and Observer. !

Especial to News and Observer
Goldsboro ~ c., March 1.-THE Allan
tic and North Carolina Railroad had few
freight cars damaged and one man in
jured just as the incoming freight train
was nearing this city last night. The ac-
eident was caused by two cars being un-
coupled about the middle OF the train.
John Smith, cOlored train hand,
standing on the front part of the shanty
car. was thrown forward against the car
when the two sections came together and
was injured right badly. The bumpers on
several of the freight cars were broken.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-15
EVERY TOWN SHOULD ORGANIZE.

Greensboro has two strong fire insur-
ance companies, Charlotte and Whining
ton each has one, and there are several
mutual associations doing business in
various parts of the State. The time
will not come in the life of this genera
ton when North Carolina will have
enough home companies to carry it's in
surarace risks, but every large town
and city should have a company to carry
part of the risk A late issue of the
Wilson News says:
Since the action of the Southeastern
Tariff Association in advancing rates %
per cent on certain classes of risks there
has been great deal of dissatisfaction
all over the State. The rates that pre-
vailed already gave the companies a
good profit in North Carolina and the
advance was unnecessary and unjusti
fable
There is talk of organizing a home
company in Wilson, and several of our
citizens have agreed to take stock in it.
If organized, the company would prob
ably do business on the same plan as
the Greensboro companies, which have
been so successful"
1t is to be hoped that the people of
Wilson and every other large town and
ci Y will oganiZe company to carry g
small part of fire risks. 1t would be un-
wise to attempt to carry large risks,
Such companies would be of great adj
vantage TO the State and Inter State
companies that do business in all sec
tions, for they would decline to carry
risks for parties who are unworthy of
confidence,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-15
Steamboat Notes.

The Greenville Reflector says Messrs.
B. r. Patrick and j. @. Smith have pur-
chased a gasoline boat to run between
Greenville and Washington. The boat
is 80 feet long by 713 feet wide. has a
capacity for twenty-five passengers and
will make a speed of seven miles an hour.
The Old Dominion Steamship Company
has withdrawn it's steamers on Tar river
between Greenville and Tarboro. and
will hereafter only do business between
Greenville and Washington. The steam
ers Tarboro and Shiloh, belonging to the
Tarboro Oil Mills. will do the business
for all points above reenville.-Wash-
ington Messenger.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-15
Words Of Hope for
fhe DeSpOndent.
Paine's Celery Compound
The Marvellous BaniSher of
Disease Has Become the
Popular Family
Medicine.
Devised by an Eminent Physician and
Generally Prescribed by
the Profession.

Professor Edward E. Phelps, M. D., LII
D., according to the ethics of honest and
reputable physicians, gave to the leading
medical men of the world his wonderful
prescription Paine's Celery Compound as
soon as it was perfected. For this rea-
son Paine's Celery Compound has never
been included among patent medicines
Coming from so high a source, and being
so thoroughly tested and so strongly rec
commended, physicians prescribe it with
confidence.
Paine's Celery Compound rapidly gains
in fame as disease banisher; all who
have tried it gratefully acknowledge It's
curing and life giving power. 1t drives
the poison germs of deep-seated disease
from the blood; it brings buoyancy of
spirit in place of lassitude and despon-
dency; 1t enables the overtaXed and bro
ken down system to start fairly on the
road to health; it gives the sweet sleep
so necessary to brain and nerves. 1t
strengthens, invgorates, and gives tone
to the system, makes pure blood, is food
and nourishment for nerves and tissue.
1t makes sick people well.
Mr. John B. Dryden, editor of the
Frankfort Call" Frankfort, KY, writes
as follows
ut gives me great pleasure to state to
you, and to any suffering human being,
that in my judgment there are thousands
upon thousands in this broad land of
ours who are today suffering, who might
enjoy all the blessings of health if they
would but use your great medicine, Paine's
Celery Compound.
For the cure of dyspepsia it has no
superior and that dread disease, insOm-
mia. will soon be a thing of the past if
people who are thus afflicted will use
this medicine.
Il have used the Compound in my fam
lily and always with beneficial results. AS
q family medicine l do not think it posi-
bic to find it's superior. To those who
are worn out in body, it will speedily
bring them back to health and make them
feel that life is worth living again. To
all poor, suffering. human creatures, we
say use Paine's Celery Compound if you
want to be made we'll "
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-15
A Cruel Desertion.
(WebSter's Weekly0


States which send swashbucklers to the
United States Senate need not expect
other than that these will bring shame
upon them but it is to be regretted in this
section of the country that the partlcl-
pants in the dsgraceful occurrence or
Saturday are from the South The per-
Torrance affords a new opportunity Tor
superclious references to plantation
manners"-a Characterization heard not
infrequently on the floors of Congress for
a few years after the Civil War.-Char-
lotte Observer.
Hey! What's the matter with the OBJ
server? 1t was only a few months ago
that the Hon. John Lowndes McLaurin
was a statesman, yea more, the Moses
who was to lead the South out OF the
wilderness and into the promised land
He was the bright and particular star at
the Manufacturers Banquet in Charlotte
and laid down the gospel of prosperity
What has he done to merit the character
iZation of "swaShbuckler" since them
Has he not distributed the patronage &C
cording to contract? Did he not give evil
dence of the highest craftsmanship and
diplomatic talent when he offered wade
Hampton the Columbia postoffice? And
has not Hanna provided for him in the
way of committee assignments at the
hands of the Republican caucus? Yet
South Carolina is chided for sending him
to the Senate A "swashbuckler!' And
the mouth of former con1rade hath
spoken it. What a foolish thing it was
| for Roosevelt to dine Booker Washington
| just when the South was ready TO line
/ up behind McLaurin with the Federal pat
ronage in his pocket. That meal trans
| formed statesman and a hero into an
ordinary "swashbuckler Wonderful.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-15
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Having qualified as administrator of
the estate of Samuel D. Rice, notice is
hereby given to all parties indebted to
the estate of the deceased to come for
ward and make payment. All parties
holding claims against the deceased are
hereby notified to present same on or
before January goth, 1903, or this notice
will be plead in bar of recovery.
ANDREW d. RICE,
Administrator.