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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-28

The severe cold with the ground covered
with snow for several weeks. has been very
hard on birds, great numbers of which have
been frozen. The Journal was told yester-
day of a farmer near the city who had de-
posted load of straw where it would fur
nish shelter for two covies of quail in the
neighborhood and who threw them fresh
wheat every day. There is man with
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-28

woman desperate" foreibly kidnapped
a young male drug clerk in Miller Is. D.
Perhaps, though. she was not desperate,
after all, but only a courageous woman ex-
ercising her leap-year prerogative.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-28

x correspondent of a city paper an
noGnces. as discovery. that no Vice Pres
ident who succeeded To the presidency
through the death OF President has ever
been elected President. The fact has been
mentioned many times, but IL should be
added that in every instance except one the
party not nominating the accidental
President has been defeated at the polls.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-28

shall we give our sympathy to a heather
nation as against Christian power?" asks
a pro-Russian contemporary of the South
land Why not? Japanese paganism seems
infinitely preferable to the Russian brand OF
Christianity
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-28

When Judge Parker was asked If he voted
for Bryan In 1896 and 1900 he answered diplo-
matically that he had always voted the
Democratic ticket. There were two Demo-
cratic tickets iE 1896. but only one in 1900, so
it may be taken that he has voted both for
and against Mr.. Bryan. That sh, ID satisfy
both wings-if it does not ALLEVIATE both
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-28

George AIDE has Joined the ranks of the
'I-told-you-so' nuisances. He says he
prophesied war in Korea several years ago.
when he was on an Eastern trip. Now if
no war occurs, after all, George will say
he was only iokin-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-28

Judge Bancroft. assistant attorney gen
eral of Wisconsin, has been asked to re-
sign because he has been using railroad
pass. Nobody had suspected that Wisconsin
people were so terribly conscientious.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-28
Advanced.

''You asy that Lord Fucash's social position
has improved since he married a rich American
grip
Eyes, indeed. Formerly he only noble
man. but now he belongs to our heiresstocracy."
Washington Star.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-28

''Hearts-darts; eyes-sldes; mine-valen-
tine" And only a little over two weeks
more to do it in. You would better begin
early and get it off your mind. The above
list OF rhymes has the sanction of the
ages, and may be recommended to ALL
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-28
Qualified.

''She sings like bird" we whisper to
companion, a fair young thing who has accom-
panied the recital given by a rival belle.
''She ought to-" replied the gentle damsel.
''She talks like parrot everybody says she is
goose and she is pigeon-toed Judge.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-28

King Edward is reported to be leading a
crusade against gambling in England. Who
would ever have suspected this from a
man whom the game of baeearat made
famous?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-28

If winters backbone keeps on stiffening
at this rate. it will not be possible to break
it much before Easter. Spring may as
well get her lap ready to be fingered in
by winter for a protracted period.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-28

Had Robert Burns lived until this week
he would have been MS years old In rec
ognition OF this fact Scotland has been
having a four days celebration, and doing
it in a way of which Bobby would have
annrOVad
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-28

Persons sending the Journal through the mails
I'm the United States should put on an eight-Lage
or a twelve-page PAPER l-cent stamp on SIX
teen. twenty twenty four page paper, a 2-cent
stamp Foreign postage is usually double these
rates
All communications intended for publication in
this paper must. in order to receive attention. De
accompanied by the name and address OF the
writer
Rejected manuscripts will not be returned un-
less postage is fnclosed for that purpose
Entered as secOnd-elass matter at Indianapolis.
Ind, postOfsce.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-28

The joint wage conference of bituminous
coal operators and miners. which meets in
this city to-day. is an outcome of several
between the parties relative to the annual
wage scale Both parties deserve much
credit for having evolved this method of
settling important matter and for hav-
ing faithfully adhered to their agreements.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-28

Poor King Peter Karageorgevitch. of
Servia. seems to be between the devil and
the deep blue sea. He doesn't even dare to
abdicate until he has everybody's express
rerrniSSion
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-28

Prof Herman Eduard Won Hoist who died
the other day, was a foreigner who under
stood the government of this country better
than most native students OF political
science. He came to the United States as
an immigrant in the steeTage, but before he
died ne made a name worthy to rank with
those other foreign students of American
institutions. James Bryce and De Toeque-
vile
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-28

For several winters man has bobbed I'D
here and there explaining the mild weather
by the assertion that the seasons were
changing. He had scientific proof of the
fact. too. This winter he has not said a
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-28
Not While Sober.

Judge-They say you drunk and wanted
TO fight because you were asked to drink.
Mike the Soak-Well. your Honor, / guess I'll
plead guilty L must have been pretty drunk to
refuse a drink.-Butte Inter Mountain
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-28

Why is ii that there is natural tendency
to lavish pity on the Doverty-stricken por-
ton Of the population during extremely cold
weather rather than In extremely hot
weather? The fact is that the poor in the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-28
THE HUMORISTS.
The "Smart" boy.

Sunday-school Teacher-We should never do in
private what would not do in public.
L'enfant Terrble-How bout taking a bath?
Tiger.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-28

For two weeks the trial of Machen and
others has been in progress, and the govern
ment has not yet rested its case. No chances
are to be taken. evidently. of failure to
convict
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-28

word. being probably engaged in going over
his figures to find out where he made his
mistake
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-28
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E. f. Branch. of Martinsville, who repre-
scented Morgan county in the House during
the last session of the Legislature saws
that ]. e. Sedwick, of his city. has decided
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Weekly Edition.
The Imperial press., 1904-06-11
A Delightful Birthday

Miss Mamie Turbett, the popular young lady at the central telephone station, enjoyed birthday last week, and it was not suffered to pass un- noticed by her friends. They surprised her at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Roy Edgar, where is her residence, and brought with them such an evening of jullity and mirth as is rarely enjoyed, and marked the occasion with the white stone of pleasant remembrance for years to come. Games were played, refreshments had and music indulged in. Many beautiful presents were also bestowed, including valuable ring, and all showed their appreciation of the charming lady in whose honor they had met. Among those present were NIT. and Mrs. Preble, Mir. and Mrs. Will Edgar, Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Edgar, Frank Salisbury, Mir. Johnson, MT, Rolin Munger, Miss, Alice Balsley, J. II. Edgar, Margaret scott, Mir. Roy Edgar and Miss Addie Turbett, sister of the guest of honor.
The Imperial press., 1904-06-11
Desert Mines Located

A group of mines eight or ten miles southwest of Coyote We'll, which is on the Campo trail, half way from Blue Lake to Mountain Spring, has been Io- cated by party of prospectors who be- lievc they have gold m slght. The loca- ton notices, filed with the county re- cordcr are signed by Lee Little, G. II. Rawins, G. A. Snyder, A. l.. Van Horn, ChrIs Jackson Mir. Baker and Ava Van Horn. The claims ar. to be called Little Boundary, Doubtful, Ruby, Friday, Iowa, Desert Chief, Green Horn and Little Black kbrd.-Union
The Imperial press., 1904-06-11

Buy RefIigerators at varneys. u
 Walkoyer shoes can nov be had at Narneys' u
 Imperial Bakery, Eart Ninth Street, Henry k.rker, proprietor. FrcHh bread, cakes and pies. GVV1s delivered. ju
 II there is any land or business prop- erty that you WiHli c. buy Ur reli you wni Dc ratisiied by calling On shapard & Burke. C
 Mems outing suits at Narneys'. u
The Imperial press., 1904-06-11
AN IMPERIAL FARMERS LUCK
Three Thousand Dollars Bank Ac-
 count Last Year from loo Acres

F.. <. Wood, 6 miles north and mile wesl, farmed last year l6O acres and be- sides a good living banked three thou sand dollars profits.
 This year he farms 200 acres. and from n acres has already taken off 1900 sacks of wheat, barley and oats-hls only shortage being of sacks. He re- ports oats the most profitable of all.
 He has l35 acres of hay already baled, and has still more to bale. The same land producing the grain crop reported was also pastured for months, yielding $50 a month for this purpose,
 Here is an independent living and a fat bank account from 200 acres of lm- perial Valley land.
The Imperial press., 1904-06-11
Change In Blacksmith Business.

Having taken hold of the blacksmith shop oi Mr. Irusscll on Eight st., here by ask tl" pubic for Il share ui Its pat runage. All work m the line of general biacAsmitnIng, such as wagons. carria- gcs, hUrscslIoeIng, repairing ol nIachin- ery,utc., promptly attcndeu to. Forging Il specially. Satisfaction guaranteed.
 THOMAS PETERSON,
 7-S formerly of lloItville.
The Imperial press., 1904-06-11
New Church Occupied.

The regular services Of the NJ. F.. building sunday morning and evening Tor the first tune. Pastor fl. C. Mullen will preach at both services. sunday School at 10 o'clock and Epworth League at 7.l5. Everybody is cordially invited
The Imperial press., 1904-06-11
IMPERIAL
Railroad Time Table

No. sos Leaves Imperial daily at J;1O P. m.; connects at Old Beach with No for l.. 4. arrive l.. A. f0:O ?, m. Connects at Old Beach with No. Co for Ei Paso and New Orleans. No. sOt Arrives from l., A. and from Ei Paso at H:JO r. ui. daily.
 No. s01 Leaves Imperial at J;Os a. m. daily for l.. 4. and for Ei Paso and New Orleans. No. sJ1.-ATfivrs daily from l.. A. and from Ei Paso and beyond st 7it5 q. m.
The Imperial press., 1904-06-11
Sued by Ills Doctor.

"A doctor here has sued me for tl2.JO, which claimed was excessive for case of cholera norbu-." says R White, of COachclla, Cal. "At the trial he praised his medical skill and medicine. asked him fl 1t vas not Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and DiarrhOea Remedy he used as 1 had good reason tD believe it wa-, and he would not say under oath that it was not" No doctor could use better remedy than this in case of cholera morbus, it never fails
 Sold by Imperial Drug Co., Dr. r. S. Anderson, Propr. Phone 7S
The Imperial press., 1904-06-11
LeyeIIng bod DItehInr Wanted.

Wanted at once party to level, ditch and border, one hundred acres near Brawley. Apply at the Imperial Valley Bank, Brawley. 7u
The Imperial press., 1904-06-11
Moore's Ice Cream pariors.

Mrs. Jas. T. Moore and daughter have opened up in the old store formerly Oc- cupied by Stevenson Bros, an ice cream parlor also lemonade, soda, cold drinks of all kinds, candy etc. 7tf
The Imperial press., 1904-06-11
DELINQUENT NOTICE

IMPERIAL WATER COMPANY NO.
 1, location of principal place of busi-
 ness, Los Angeles, Los Angeles
 County, California.
 NOTICE. E.-There is delinquent upon the following described stock on account of assessment levied on the 18th day of April, 1904, the several amounts set op- poste the names of the respective shareholders as follows:
The Imperial press., 1904-06-11
Malls Arrive and Depart
ARRIYE TROM
CLOSE FOB

Daily. .b Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat. urdays. icl Irregular. no schedule. d Daily except sunday.
The Imperial press., 1904-06-11

Barley is coming into town fast.
 Ladies' muslin underwear at Var neys'. fl
 Egyptian corn planters at Edgar Bros. II
 Don't use that broken harness; Edgar Bros. will mend 1t. 5tf
 Varney Bros sell for cash, conse- quently sell cheapest. II
 Don't tie your harness with bale rope, Edgar Bros. mend 'em. 5tf
 Window shades, mattresses and spring cots at Narnsys'. ii
 Sec k. F.. Toomcy about your Grain Bags. Agent for G. W. McN.ar. tf
 Corn planters arranged especially for kaiiir and Egyptian corn, at Edgar Bros. If
 l.. C. Amcrman, who has been spend ing some months in the county, has bought land 1 is miles north.
 The J. F. Boyd Lumber Co. has now opened up th.ir new Lumber lard for business. one Block West of Depot. 5tf Forty dollars buys the best sewing machine made - the latest improved White. Narn.y Brc'hers, agents. 3if w. k. Sisson, late leader of the brass band, has left us for Northern Califor- mia, and his musical flock has elected a successor.
 Farmers wanting Kafiir or Egyptian corn for seed or to insure their grain .I. n S, McNear X Co. If
 Mir. and Mrs. Masten, of the Thelma went to Corona Wednesday to visit their sons John Wesley and Charles, attending high schoo. there. The for mer is graduate.
 When you go to Los Angeles room at the Hotel Alexandra. Fine rooms, moderate prices, courteous manage ment. Right opposite new Postotiice site, 2lS North Main.
 The old Beach Hotel has been en- largcd, several comfortable sleeping rooms added and a new kitchen built. First-class meals any time day or night Passengers leaving Imperial Valley can stay all night at old Beach and get mp after daylight to catch the train. II. Randolph. Proprietor. 4f
 Attorney D. A. Thomas who some weeks ago came here from Colorado, finding that his health is improving, has concluded to remain in Imperial. He has recently bought lot on the south side of town and is now building a house upon it.
 A haybalcr agent has been selling machines here and reports that he has sold l5 recently at tl35 each, and adds that this market requires stronger ma chimes than the east. This, he says, is bccause most of the hay baled is from wheat and barley, and also that great CT days product is exacted from them here than in the east, Here. he says, 20 tons day Is the rule, while in the eaat blleTs are satisfied with 10 la l2
The Imperial press., 1904-06-11

And in accordance with law and an order of the Board of Directors made on said 18th day of April, 1904, so many shares of each parcel of such stock as may be necessary will be sold at the office of the Company, room 6l7 Braly Building, in the City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, State of Califor- mia, on Thursday, the Both day of June, 1904, at the hour of twelve o'clock noon of said day to pay delinquent assess ments thereon, together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale.
 L. w. MOULTRIE, Secretary.
 Offce-Braly Building, City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, State of California. June ll-lS-20
The Imperial press., 1904-06-11

Constable Taggart returned Wednes- day from San Diego where he took four prisoners Sunday.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-09-02
FAKE ADVERTISERS.

Bro RUSSELL of the South McAlester Capital, is wag-
ING righteous war fake advertisers and 1t is need
less to say that for once will have the unanimous sup
port Of the publishers of oe territory fly by night
wrteup specialist comes into town. looks the situation
over thinks it is good thing and works the wall map
directory desk botte telephone card special edition
racket rakes in few hundred dollars from the business
men for something which is not worth thirty cents to
them and hikes the next place. seeking new victims
He of no value the town. he creates nothng spends
nothing stands for nothing and the fact that he
folio such business proves that he is failure where
ha Il known Most merchants set aside a certain
annually for advertising and every dollar paid the fakr
Is practically taken out Of the business Of the local pa
pers which day in and day out without cessation stick
to the text of advancing the towns interest giving col
umns and pages each month to gatuitous Advertising
which brings new business to the merchants and en-
hances the value of every lot in the town limits FIRE.
ouenty the local publisher is told by the merchant that
ha cannot spend so much money in advertising and he
cites the fact that he has blown in IS hotel Office
advertising rack $40 on a wall directory, 81 on desk
botter this is especially true in the smaller territory
towns, and even South MoAester, Muskogee and the
larger places are not without experience in this line
We hope Editor Russell will continue his campaign
until every merchant in the territory has been convinced
that TO paronze legitimate publications at home, to the
exclusion Of the road specialist not only just but is
GOOD investment and when this done the local papers
win he more prosperous the advertiser get better results
and the advertising bills will be materially reduced and
less gridgingy paid -Muskogee Phoenix
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-09-02

minister or public instruction, Signor
Orlando. boy of IL, was on his way
to school when he was suddenly
seized by two men and hurried into
q carriage and gaiioped on.
Fortunately an army oficer saw the
affair from little distance. and az he
ran after the carriage nred his pistol
into the air repeatedly to attract at
tention, and guards and citizens quick
ly Joined in the pursuit. Meanwhile
the driver whipped his horses furious
ly. being urged on by his companions.
while they held the struggling boy,
who, being gagged. could make no
outcry, but showed that he had gone
in for gymnastics by the determined
resistance he made and the strength
Of his kicks and punches.
Eventually two policemen. seeing
the galloping horses coming toward
them, and hearing the cries, succeed
ed in barring the way and the two
men in the vehicle, seeing all was
lost, Jumped out. but were soon
caught. On one OF them was found
a letter, ready to be sent to the
father Of the boy, demanding largo
ransom, and threatening dreadful
things If they did not get what they
wanted.
And all this in Palermo. in day
light A