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Imperial press and farmer., 1903-03-14
pound in one-pound boxes.

pound in One-pOund boxes.
 'The yield of this variety is large 135 pounds on the average in tho Sahara, where the soil is less fertile and the water much more alkaline than in the Salton Basin. Nc other fruit culture offers the same promise for the region, and the date palm, far from being a last resort fol land useless for anything, will repay planting on the very best land as . staple crop.
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 "The composition of the alkali of the Imperial Valley is such that it is Q valuable fertilizer to plant like the date palm, which is a highly alkali resistant. It is therefore positively advantageous to the date palm to have a moderate amount of alkali in the soil, of nature of that found in the Imperial Valley.
 "The amount of labor required is less than for other fruit trees, and the fruit, when it ripens, does not demand immediate attention, but will keep for weeks, can be harvested by cutting off a whole bunch at a time, and does not require any curing process, as do less valuable dates.
 "The Imperial Valley will have the of this-one of the most lucrative and facile fruit cultures known, and one which, instead of being harmed by the unusual con- ditions prevailing in the region, is, on the contrary, benefited thereby. l would not be surprised to see an export trade grow up in the first hand-picked dates which can be ship ped for Thanksgiving, and which will reach London markets at least two weeks before the earliest Sahara The control of the Amer ican markets is assured.
 "I do not hesitate 70 assert that the practical establishment of this culture in the Imperial Valley is of the very greatest importance, and will mark an epoch in American agri- cultural advance.
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 My large shipment (of dates) for he Government reached Arizona July -7th, 1900, and eighty per cent. of he suckers grew which were shipped y my new method. In 1902-only two 'ears after planting - eighteen of hese palms lowered and bore fruit, md many more have already produced lew offshoots.
 
 Tt is the intention of this company O import Neglet Moor suckers for ale, rendering it possible for settlers II fbrO,,oI ho hocfv, fA hoos,,
Imperial press and farmer., 1903-03-14
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A DATE ORCHARD AT IMPERIAL.

tourist to Imperial. MT. Howe is equal to any situation in newspaper dom-whether nature has done much or little to invite man. The Imperial Press will be more than ever vel come K"
Imperial press and farmer., 1903-03-14

The man who shouts anything to win" is usually the man who has nothing to lose.
Imperial press and farmer., 1903-03-14

Tt is the intention of this company to import Neglet Moor suckers for sale, rendering it possible for settlers all through the basin to begin plant
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18

journed the inquest until tomorrow. Wright was undoubtedly robbed of q watch and several other valuables, which so far can only be guessed at. Tomorrow the inquest will be con- tinued at the Wright place, and more light will be thrown on the case. By the way, how did your mysterious criminal pan out?"
 "I will lay the facts before you and you can judge for yourself as to their value"
 Warde then told the story of the footprints, how the unknown had not gone through the woods, but had cut across to the direct route, and was going back to the city when he fell in with the coroner and his party, joined them, went back with them to the scene of the murder, and for all Warde knew was member of the coroner's jury.
 '|Well, that certainly is peculiar" said the chief. "I wish had known it; I might get some satisfaction out of your man."
 Did you observe no one with arc- ties on?"
 ''No; I never thought of looking, as it never occurred to me that your man had made roundabout trip through the woods and joined the coroner. Of course there was con- siderable number of stragglers who were gathered up as the coroner made his way to the scene of the murder. I presume that officer brought the jurors with him. He al- so had a lawyer, Col. James Frank lin, with him. The colonel was an old friend of WrighHs, and he will assist at the prosecution, if there is anybody to prosecute He will also devote himself to discovering who the murderer is. think we will find him of service, as he is man of great penetration"
 q will cab upon him and find out what he knows about Wright and get his ideas as to the murder" That would be good idea. Let me caution you, however, about what you write for your paper. It is just possible that your ingenious theories may be true, and if you outline them to the public you may render impos- sible the capture of the criminal"
 ''Well. I will agree not to say any thing yet on that subject provided you will not furnish the other papers with any of my theories, as you call them"
 'All right" said the chief, with 8 smile; Eff you unravel the mystery I think you are entitled to a monop- oly of it."
 Warde then sought Col Franklin to lay his Investigations before him, an ticipating that he would find in the lawyer more sympathetic judge of the importance of his discoveries.
 When he had gone the chief of pc lice gave word to a subordinate to place Herbert Wright under arrest on suspicion of being implicated in the murder of his father.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18
CHAPTER III.

Irving Warde followed the foot prints in the snow with ease and celerity, and as he did so his mind was actively speculating upon the case. in which by this time he had be- come as absorbed as a chess player lis in the courtly strategems of queens and knights. His munitions told him that plain, ordinary robbery had not prompted the crime; and, if the minor crime had been committed, it had been for the purpose of veil ing the real motive for the murder.
 When he had gone some distance the footprints turned almost at g right angle and cut directly through the woods. Perhaps after all the un- known was out hunting; but if such were the case the evidence of it would soon appear. As the under
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18
PROF GooDsPEBD's DISCOVERY
Light from Human Body Gan Produce
 Picture on Plate.

AlSAL Aiou I1uudu bouySSdA IIOuuCc
 Picture on Plate.
 New York, May 1S.-RAys of light emanating from the human body and visible to the eyes of some of the lower animals form the interesting scientific discovery announced as having been made by accident by Prof D. w. Good speed of the Randall Morgan labora- tory of physics of the University of Pennsylvania. .s....
 Divested of its technical terms the discovery of Prof Goodspeed means that the rays of light shed from a liv- ing body may have sufficient intensity, although invisible to the human eye, to produce a picture on a plate of proper ly sensitized and in room pitch dark.
 The discovery was made while X-ray photographs were being taken. While an iron tripod stand with a ring shaped to make a support for pho- tograph plate, was being used, it was observed that the plate when exposed to the rays was affected by the iron ring below. Puzzled at this seeming departure from the rules the operator attempted to discover the cause, In so doing one of his assistants placed his hand below the plate. The result was an imperfect radiogram of the bones of the human hand, like those obtained from the Roetgen rays when expert mentation in that line was in it's first stages.
 It was so entirely new that Prof Goodspeed was perplexed. He tried again and again. Every time a human hand was placed within the proper focus the same amazing phenomena followed. The experiments were continued for three months and the conclusion of Prof Goodspeed was not announced until he had satisfied himself beyond all question of the cor rectness of his results.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18
SILK DRESSES OF TIN.
eeHaI Weightdng Substance Has Taken the Place of Vege~ table Matter.

A Chicago chemist declares that 75 per cent. of the so-called, silk used for skirts, blouses, and dresses is nothing less than tin, pure and simple, says the Tribune of that city, He asserts that the practice of substituting tin for vegetable weighting substances origi- mated in Germany. The vegetable mat ters were no detriment, though equal brilliancy of color was not ,obtainable, and there was not the same sheen and ''feel" when handled as that produced by real silk, which has the rustic so pleasing to the ladies' ears. "The prac- tice of the dyer" he explains, "to whose hands the silk yarn is intrusted for dye Ing and weighting, is to bcdl 1t, and in so doing he reduces every 16 ounces to 12, thus eliminating the natural gummy substances and the foreign matter added for the purpose of spinning. The 12 ounces were then brought up to IA by the use of tannic acid, etc. To-day by the substitution of tin, the 12 ounces are raised to 16 ounces, or even 30 ounces" 4t.A
 ''The proportion of 'weighting' is more than that in black silk" said a. manufacturer to whom this statement was submitted. "Frequently only one- fourth of the woven material is real silk; the other three parts are tin and dye" r'
 Any woman can test for herself whether the silk she is buying is tin weighted. Let her hold some threads in a flame, and the genuine will leave an ash resembling that of wool when burneds with no traces of filament, while the tin weighted simply loses its color and tenacity, each thread re- maining distinct in a thin wire gauge. Sleep and Physical Soundne ess.
 To sleep at any mon1 ent is undoubt- edly a sign of physical soundness and Philistine sanity, especially in the mat ter of the brain and it's functions, says the Medical Press. A physician would have little anxiety about the general condition of patient who could sleep at will on a railway journey. In these days of hurry and hustle there could be no more encouraging sight to the philosopher than railway carriage at monday full of sleepy passengers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18
VegetabIe PanRcea.

The humble onion contains a pow erful medicinal agent in the form of an oil, the sulphide of allyl, and it is the fumes of this oil that cause the eyes to water when peeling this veg etable. When cooked much of the al1yl is lost, but other elements con- taining sulphur remain intact. Onions are an excellent remedy for colds and are also an effectual relief for chronic bronchitis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18
Our Internal commerce.

Tn view of the esta blishment of the department of commerce and labor it may be interesting to note that the in- ternal comm cree of the United States last year has been estimated by the government statistician at $2O, 900 ,oo0,- GOO. Fifty years ago it was only $e,- 0o,0oo,o00. The manufactures of the United States are nearly double those of Great Britain and Ireland, and about equal to those of France, Germany and Russia combined.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18
CARD OF THANKS

We, the relief committee, delegated by the local Hebrew societies to raise fund for the benefit of the surviving sufferers of orphans, widows and crip- ples created by the massacre of Jews at the hands of ignorant and fanatic Russians at Keshenuff Basarabia, Rus sia, do hereby extend our heartiest thanks and appreciation to all the Gen. tile business and professional men and our co-religionists who have so gener- ously honored us with their financial and moral support at our mass meeting yesterday at City hall. Special honor and thanks is due Father Slocum for his cheerful words of encouragement to our mourning brethren and for his financial generosity.
 Signed, @... .
 CENTRAL RELIEF COMMITTEE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18
He Knew One.

{ ''I have here," said the industrious book agent, "a volume which is espe- cially helpful to business men. I'm certain it would benefit you if--"
 "Can you mention any business man it has beneficial" broke in the skepti- cal one in the office chair.
 Sure. There's me, for instance. I get a big commission.''-Kan City Journal. -..-...... ..... ..l .--
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18
mnrriare nr peers.nes.

Tn the course of paper read at an insurance meeting in Edinburgh. MT. M. M. Lees stated that the maximum rate of marriage among peeresses was reached between the ages of 20 and 25, as compared with 25 to 30 years in the case of the general pop ulation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18
Matrimonial Deduction

Judge-How Swiggins and his wife must hate each other.
 Fudge-Yes; they would not appear so loving in public if they didn't have some reason to throw their friends of the track-Baltimor Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18
~---- -- - - Bix Bank Note Blaze.

The Bank of Austria-Hungary lately burned vast accumulation of bank notes withdrawn from circulation. amounting in all to the face value of nearly $7o,ooO, ,ooo. This is said to be the largest amount ever represented on such an occasion.-N. Y. Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18
How Nice of Him. 7.

Blossom-Well, 1 have found that MT. Geldsky returns your love in full.
 Flossie-Oh, isn't that delightful. Then I'll have the fun of giving it to somebody else. was really afraid the selfish thing was going to keep it, Baltimore American.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18
Presence of Naval Guns.

A naval gun. when fired sustains pressure of IS to IT tons to the square inch. It has previously stood charge giving force of 20 tons to the square inch at the proving grounds. Chicago Chronicle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18

ElOR SALE-We have several pianos IL that we will sell at small profit if taken at once. Come early If you are thinking of buying as these chances are not offered every day. Small expenses en- ables us to sell at a very low margin. We are also prepared to do all kinds of repair ing, tuning and repolishing. Old pianos a speciality. Allwork guaranteed first class. c. H. Percy & Co.,. l45 Bank St.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18

' ,cST-A Shepherd dog, white with brown L spots on his back. Answers to the name of Bruno" Finder will please leave him t54 Pemberten street and receive re- ward. -a. 5-l6-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18
Paid to Foreign Landlords,

Rent from American property owned by foreigners or Americans living abroad is believed to amount annually to not less than $25, LOGO, ,Ooo.-N. Y. Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18

BUILDING STONE free of charge at D corner of Piedmont street and Edge wood avenue, to anyone who will take 1t away. Call at Otto Bock's, 63 Spring street.
 5-i6-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18

FoR SALE-Workingman's Home, six N rooms, Sylvan Ave-. large garden, monthly payments, very cheap. E. L, Tyrrell, 36 North Main St. 5-i5-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18

WANTED-To repair anything that Is
 w. not in working order. No matter how badly it may be out of gear we can with little doubt renew its usefulness. If not. we will tell you so, and 1t will not cost you anything. Your Bicycle, Sewing Machine, Typewriter, Cash Register, Violin, etc. You ought to see some of the Violins we have put life into. c. w. Mes ser, 39 Phoenix Ave. 4-li-6m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18
Mystery of the Bayou Woods
 By WALKER KENNEDY.
Copyright, 1908. by A. N. Kellogg Newspaper Co.,
 SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I.-Herbert Wright goes to chief of police of Nilus in great agitation dered body of his father, John T. Wright, 2 wealthy cotton king, from whom he near the town. The chief questions Her bert, whose answers cause former to suspect him of the crime. The chief. with a reporter, Irving Warde, goes to scene of murder.
 CHAPTER II.-They find body and ex- anime surroundings but fail to discover any reliable clue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18

WANTED-A home for 7-year-old boy W in a Catholic family. Will pay all expenses. Address, Father" Democrat office. 5-l6-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18

' ,oST-Last night, small open-faced, blue
 H enameled Waterbury" watch, between Exchange Place and the Merriam school, Ridge street. The finder will please re- turn to this office. 5-16-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18
FOR SALE

Bargains in Real Estate on the follow
 ing streets: Frederick street ..... .3-Family House Hillside avenue ..... 3-Family House Central avenue ..... .3-Fdmily House Manhan street (upper end) 1-Family House. i-- ,,--. Meadow street, 2-Fanily House with extra lot.
 Farm street .... .3Family House North Main street .3-Family House Brewster street .2-Family House Also bargains in smaller places.
 Also a few rents.
 For particulars call evenings at 109 Bank street. Room 4. J. E. SANDI- FORD, Real Estate Agent. 5-1S-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18

lOR SALE-New soft top mattress, two II parts, only $i.6e. Iron beds. $l.oe. At Old Rink Building. 196 Bank. J. c. Twining & Go. 5-lo-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18

WANTED IMMEDIATELY-fIigh grade W metal pattern chasers. Goodwages. Transportation advanced to men hired. Write at once, giving full particulars and references to Employment Department. National Cash Register Co.,, Dayton, Ohio.
 5-i5-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18

EoR RENT-Three light. airy offices, fit IL for doctor. lawyer, insurance, real es- tate; barber or dressmaking apartments in the Conlon building. Apply at their store.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18
Echo Anmwered.

Gilson--As public speaker how does Watkyns rank?
 Wilson-Rank!-S Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18

FOR SALE-Second-hand lumber and IL kindling wood. Scovill residence, Is West Main street. 5-ls-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18

WANTED-All your carriages, harness
 W and horses to sell al my Big Com mission Sale all the week. No sale, n "a pay. YOUR UNCLE PAT, on the lot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18

TOR SALE-The Scovill residence, Is I West Main. St., price $4oo, or open for bids. Time limited. Apply W. w.. Winchell, PIP Meadow. 5-15-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18

EOR RENT-96 Fairview St., 3 rooms. II 3rd floor. Inquire on premises or J. J. Sheehan. 223 South Main St.
 5-i5-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18
Ladies' Tail ored armerts

It is not necessary to go to New York for the latest creations and new est designs in tailored suits and riding habits. Order tailor-made suits of
 E. BUCK, 27O North Main St, ara better prepared than ever to please my large number of customers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18
F. . : PENNY A WORD ADVS, >@>

yXTANTED-Any old thing you don
 " want: Papers, magazines. clothing furniture iron, for Salvation Army Salvage. Wood orders received. Adjutant Winchell, PIP Meadow. Phone 4o5-5. 5-il-im
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18

EOR RENTING rooms and pantry, 7! II High street. S-l6-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18

WANTED-Boarders at4 Howard Place, W third floor. 5-i5-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-18

E'OR SALE-Fine three family house, I centrally located must be sold quick. Address M., Democrat office. 5-il-tf
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-20
Rock Island Goes Through Bridge

Topeka, KaS., Aug. 15-The en-
tine, mail car and baggage car Ut the
Texas express on the Rock Island,
which leaves Topeka at midnight,
went through bridge across Hen
bricks creek near Alma at 1870
o'clock Thursday morning, killing
Fireman John Leggitt Of Mcfarland,
Kas., and John McSaeen Of Kansas
City. The Engagement and express
men jumped when the shock came,
and where swept by the waters into
tree tops from whence they were res
cued at daylight by William Graves,
fisherman. Graves also found the
engineer unconscious and entangled
in the limbs of a tree. The engine
is in the bottom OF the creek, out Of
sight. One car is dangling from
he end Of the bridge and another
is lodged on The bank of the stream
'artially under water.
That fearful loss of did not fol.
ow Is due to the narrowness OF tue
stream where the disaster occurred
cl burst had tiled the creek and
weakened tue bridge.
The night was wild one and the
force Of the current, the darkness
and the driving rain. together with
the cries t I help OF those in the
water, combineh to make dismal
scene. The reScuing party built ur,s
along the bank and did everything
possible to locate the men 10 the
water. Some volunteered to swim
to the unfortunates, but three landed
in trees and were compelled to give
give up.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-20
Leo's Apartment Opened.

Rome, Aug. 15,-The pope is quite
well to day. He took long drive
ana walk in the vatican garden and
then received the Austrian ambass-
ador. who presented his credentials
Monsignor Cagiano, the major
DOM, accompanied b. Cardinal
Rampola and Cardinal Mocceni,
opened the apartment OF Pope Leo
this morning breaking the seals put
on at the time of the pontiff's death.
They found "a considerable amount Of
money--it is stated several millions
of francs, beside other valuables
Cardinal Creton, perfect of che con-
Iregation Of sacred rites, was not
present, having left Rome on
account OF illness.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-20
Panic Among the People.

Rome, Aug. l4.-Vesuvius is again
causing intense alarm in the surround
ing regions, the eruptions Of the vol
cano being very heavy. This alarm
ing activity which followed the shocks
Of earthquake is augmenting. The
ietonatlons are very loud and almost
continuous, while from fresh OPEN
ing at the base of the principal crater
two streams OF lava are issuing, which
wthin few hours covered wide
track of ground One stream has
covered the ground already arid from
PREVIOUS eruptions, but the other is
going swiftly toward the village Of
0ttojama, the direction taken by the
famous eruption Of 1872.
The whole district around the vol
,ano is shaken by frequent earth
shocks and perfect panic prevails,
the population crowding the
churches to pray or gathering In
open spaces for safety. Experts,
however, affirm that so far there Is
40 reason to fear serious disaster.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-20
GROWING EVIL OF DIVORCE.

BY Rev. 6. A. Hoffman.
Marriage is the oldest institution in
the world. God himself united our
first parents. The Christ gives digDi-
ty and sacredness to the marriage tie
by his presence at the wedding feast
at Cana. Thus, instituted of God and
approved by our Lord, it becomes the
most sacred and binding of all obli
cations assumed by man. Nature like
wise approves the same happy thought
of the marriage of the one man to the
one woman. The divine wisdom, as
revealed in the Holy Scriptures in re-
lation to matrimony, is most heartily
Endorsed by our experience and knowl-
edge, as well as by nature. God says
it is not good for man to be alone,
and the experience of nineteen centu-
ries verifles this Scripture. Man Is
only half man until he courts, loves
and marries The age at which the
young may marry depends upon three
things: Mental, physical and moral
developments. The ages for young
women we should place at from Is to
~, anu III llItll llOil ~ W 81
After marriage an adjustment
should at once begin--a study of each
others habits and lives Where the
wife is weak the husband should be
strong, and where the husband has
weakness the wife must be strong.
Thus they will supplement each
others character, and each should live
for the other, and both for God.
Solomon, disgraced his old age with
his many wives. 1t filled the land with
idolatry and destruction followed. The
Mohammedans have their harems, en-
slave their women and are curse
and disgrace TO European civilization.
We have our own Mormon iniquity in
the fairest Of or younger States and
under the brightest of skies. But let
me say that the growing curse of the
divorce courts has become greater
evil against the sanctity of the home
! than Mormonisrl in our own land or
MohammedN nism across the sea.
| Every law made should be a help
for men to live better lives and not
| license them to do the things which
will corrupt our Christian civilization.
You cannot legislate morality into
men, hut every law made by man
| should make it easy for men to do
right and difficult for men to do
wrong. Pass strict laws against di-
vorce and there will be far less hasty,
| inconsiderate and unsuited marriages.
Yes, marry, my young friends, and
be sure that you marry to stay mar
ried.