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The Imperial press., 1904-12-10
IMPERIAL PosToFFIcE RAISED
From Fourth Glass tO Third Class
 Growth of City shown

Postmaster Allatt received this week notification from the Acting Post master.Gcncral tliat beginning January 1, the local postofIicc would receive the third-class rating.
 To secure this adyancc--it is neccs- sary to show gross receipts of $500 for the preceding quarter.
 MT. Allatt states that the business of the pOstofIice shows marked increase and everyone can testify that both post master and assistant are kept busy with incoming and outgoing mails. In addi- ton to it's local mail--that for Silsbee and Holtyillc passes through this office.
The Imperial press., 1904-12-10
A RectOr's Testimonial

F. A. Langfeldt, NJ. A., rector of St. Luke's church, AshbuTnham. Ont, says :; "l think it is only right that l should tell you what wonderful effect Cham berlain's Cough Remedy has produced. The day before Easter was SO distres- sed with a cold and cough that did not think to be able to take any duties the next day, as my voice was almost chok- ed by the cough. The same day I re- ceived an order from you for bottle of your Cough Remedy. 1 at once procur- ed sample bottle and took about three doses of the medicine. To my great re- lief the cough and cold had completely disappeared and was able to preach three times on Easter Day. know that this rapid and effective cure was due to your Cough Remedy"
 For sale by Imperial Drug Go. Dr. r. $. Anderson Propr. Phone IS.
The Imperial press., 1904-12-10
Praise Service

A special praise service will be given at the Christian church Sunday even ing. Mrs. Groves will have charge of this service, which fact is guarantee of it's excellence. Mrs. Groves has recently written an Anthem and dedi- cated 1t to the choir of the Christian church at Imperial. This Anthem will be rendered for the first time at this service. All are cordially invited.
The Imperial press., 1904-12-10
Postponed On Account of the Weather

The social which was to have been given by the Aid Society of the Chris tian church, is postponed until Tuesday evening December l3 The same pro- gram in the same place. All cordially invited.
The Imperial press., 1904-12-10
TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF
 IMpEpIAI. WATEp co. NO. |

You are requested Co bc present at pubitc meeting of the Stockholders of Imperial Water Company No. |. to bc held at Imperial On Mou- day, Dece.nber i2, iyf, at Q. ni. The purpose Of the meeting is Co form an Association Of frrmers and brsincss men. whose interests ih the welfare of the actual farmer in Imperial Valley is not secondary Go other interests or influences. Tine need of such au Association tou must already bc aware 0f. The scope of their operations can be dehued later by MA. JOKfTY of the members, which shouid tn- ciudc EVERY FARMER and BUSINESS MAN iu Water Company No. |.
 A there are matters 0f vital importance co the people Of NO. Co be settled to the near fu- ture t is deemed ad yisable Co make the date of the meeting as early as possible. It is to be hoped you viii realize the importance of this move and will not only attend the meeting your-cif. bot use your influence in bringing about the attendance of any others who are interested.
The Imperial press., 1904-12-10

WANTED-500 more people to read the Imperial PRESS. The best paper in Imperial Valley for only one dollar a year.
The Imperial press., 1904-12-10

FOR SALE-La Ronita Ranch Co. 320 acres, lS0 acres fenced and graded, small house; 30 acres of alfalfa; fine land 320 shares of water stock. Pre- fer to sell only l0C to lj0 acres of raw land. Will make satisfactory ar rangements to lease if desired Write or call on Arthur Young, Imperial
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STRAYED-Two spotted sows, camsntp my place miles southeast of SiMke in latter part of October One havfHl five pigs. Owner can have same by paying charges. F. l. Blaschko.
 Dec l0-tf.
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ADVERTISING RATES
If yon are wise, you'lI advertise.

w. B. w arreu Ann NlIc nccpinpaHitu by the lattcrs father, <. E. Laudrcth, have returned from Washington. MT. Warren has a tract of land southeast of Imperial.
 Imperial Jcwelry Co has an excellent line of Christmas presents.
 Mr. W. Cook pho lives two miles North of town has just received by ex- press from Pittsburg Kansas six month old turkey gobler of the bronZ species, weighing over thirty pounds. lie iS beauty. Mir. Cook i- making specially of breeding high grade poultry and making success oi it.
 II you have q troublesome tooth that you would like to have extracted with "ncatness and dispatch call on Dr. k. T. Walker. Our solicitor had practical test of his skill in that line this week. Dan Davis returned to the Valley Saturday evening from Sidney, Ncbras- ka. MT. Davis was here last February and bought some land, aud now comes here tO reside He says he would hard ly know the place, as there was only two brick buildings here at the time of his first visit.
 Seed Oats, choice lot Texas red.
 nov. l9-u Work is progressing on the addition to Hotel Imperial, and in n short time the now beautiful large hotel will put on n larger and more beautiful appear auCe.
 Do you want to send q nice gold ring to your sweetheart? If you do, look at the stock oi the Imperial Jewelry Co. Diamonds, too!
 Mrs. Geo. W. Denny has arrived from Escunddo to spend the winter with her husband.
 Children $ hose, pair 25c. The Gem. The street sprinkler was out of job q part of this week on account of the rainfall "Wednesday morning.
 Alfalfa seed. It is here. Toomey.
 nov. lg-tf. The people of Mexico hay" shown the appreciation of their President and have elected him for the seventh time. \ Gents heavy U shirts 45c. Little Gem. ! We have received word from our City Clerk, Harry \. Dyke stating that he k gaining in strength and out of the hos pItai aEAlH.
 Imperial Jewelry Co. can get any thing you want for Christmas. Order at once.
 The classified ads in the PRESS bring good returns. lady of san Pedro speaking ot an ad in the PRESS said: had very good returns from 1t.
 First-class ho -seshoeing and general blacksmithing. Pioneer Carriage Blacksmith Co.,, Calexico. decl-3l. N Rev. l. NJ. Huston of Pasadena will erect iour-room residence on his ranch south of Imperial
 For Holiday goods, and good goods see Imperial Jewelry Company.
 Many people are coming in from various parts of the United States and are delighted with the climate. This will be an ideal winter resort when the country is developed.
 "Live and let live" Motto, T. II. Hale, The Gem.
 The IMPERIAL PRESS is working for government ownership. Don't believe n ..... ..l.
The Imperial press., 1904-12-10
MISCELLANEOUS

WANrED-l50 acre crop put in, nearly
 all bordered and ready, will furnish
 seed water, and etc, and give 2-3 of crop; miles north one mile west.
The Imperial press., 1904-12-10

FOR SALE-70 head of mich COWS. Best herd in the valley. Will sell or part Prof. Sisson's ranch, 5la miles south on Dahlia. For terms see fore man, John II. Huff. decl0u
The Imperial press., 1904-12-10

HOG TAKEN UP-One black SOW, cut on both ears. Owner please call, pay charges and take her away. Frank Sokol, five miles southwest of lm- perial. dec3-l0
The Imperial press., 1904-12-10
IMPERIAL
Train Time.

Leave fof old Reach 3. H a. ni., and 1 60 D. fi. Doe tu arrive from Old Icath 7:is a. m., aud .u5 Q. m.
The Imperial press., 1904-12-10

There will bc an excellent Christmas program gt tlre Christian church Christ mas evening.
The Imperial press., 1904-12-10
uoiton.lnterufban Railway.

Trains leave Imperial daily. s:iU ~. Arrive ttrityliie Q a. ni L~avr Hotiyiti~ dsiiy, ii e. ui. Arrive Imperial ii,S0 a. m.
The Imperial press., 1904-12-10
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
 a ne eacrn
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-40 acres, l-2 miles from Imperial. EIeadgates and checks. l2 acres alfalfa. IS acres in barley. Bal ance ready for crop. r. 0. Box 29.
 oct 22tf
The leader., 1904-12-28
NeMs.Scimitar.

Memphis, Dec. "a. Official an
nouncement has been made that
Hon. Gilbert G. Rayne, who re-
Gently bought the Memphis Morn
ing News, has acquired control 81
the Memphis Evening Scimitar,
and beginning on next Monday,
the two papers will be consolidate
ed as an afternoon journal, to be
known as the News -Scimitar.
The paper will also print a Sun
day morning edition and will be
issued at Che plant occupied by
the Scimitar. Mr.. Rayne will be
the responsible head Of The paper,
acting as editor IN chief. The
business Office will be in charge
of Walter Holmes, and Embry
Holmes will assume the duties Of
managing editor.
The amount involved in the
transfer has not been made pub
EIic.
The leader., 1904-12-28


The installation ol the newly
elected officers Of Brookhaver
Lodge, No. 24I, al 4. and A. M,
and Of Brookhaven Chapter and
Council and St. Elmo Com.
mandery on Monday night, Dec.
rs. was d most enjoyable event
and one of 4 great deal Of interest
to all concerned. Notwithstand.
ing the inclement weather, there
was an attendance Of over so per.
sons, who enjoyed the ceremonies
greatly.
w. H. Seayey acted as install
ing officer; and, it goes without
saying, filed bis part to the cred
it of himself and the Lodges. A
magnificent supper, prepared BY
the members and their families,
was served and was pronounced
one of the finest ever given BY
those SO fortunate as to be pres
ent.
1ne committee OF arrange
are due the thanks of the Lodge
fer the able manner In which they
performed their duties and which
did 60 much toward making Che
affair the great success it was.
+ On the threshold of the New
Year, tho various Masonic bodies
of our city start out under the
most auspicious circumstances;
and, as the past year was d record
breaker in point of new members,
it is believed that 1905 will be
even kinder to the fraternity.
The leader., 1904-12-28
NEW SHORT STORIES
Not Hia Proper calIinr


The late Bishop Dudley Of Kentucky,
says the Springfield Republican, was
on hunting expedition near Louisville
and happened to fall in with a local
Nimrod whose unconcealed admiration
for the city mans craftsmanship paved
the way for further conversation.
What's your name?s the country
man finally inquired.
Dudley was the reply.
After some change of incident and
experience the bishops interlocutor
hazarded:
SAY, Dudley, what business do yOu
follow" =
I'm preacher"
"oh, get out. What are you giving
me7p
"But am. preach every sunday"
s.Where7'
EN- Louisville \
'.Well, well, ! never would have
thought it. You amt stuck up bit
like most Of the preachers down this
way"
An invitation to hear this new made
acquaintance preach was accompanied
The leader., 1904-12-28
He seered al NKh1ntler.


One of the keepers at Windsor on
one occasion scored neatly OF the late
James MacNein Whistler, who was
mazinga study Of picturesque clump
of oaks.
Mr. Whistler could not endure %
have any one watch him while be was
painting IRE turned sharply 70 the
intruder with the nxed aud angry
stare peculiar to him.
You oafg he exclaimed. You
loutish clodhcpperl Don't YOU know
better than to stand there annoying
met What possible interest can you
take in what ] am doing
BLESS me" cried tie man. don't
get excited slrl meant no harm. but
never IN all my life, ~. saw an art
iat painting two pictures at onces''
Two piefures exclaimed Whistler,
bewildered.
30 ] said slr replied Tile keeper
quietly And Ism blessed, sIf. If /
don't like the one you've got your
thumb through she best of the two
And he pointed to THE sfeat paIette.
smenraa with every conceivable tlnt
That Ar 81 his LETT
hstd
The leader., 1904-12-28
Officers Of the Lodges Installed.

On last Monday night the fol-
lowing officers Of the local lodges
were installed:
st. Elmo Commandery No. Is.
j. E. Seayey, Eminent Com
mander; G. +. Heuck, Generals
simo; r. G. Applewhite, Catpaln
General; w. Fl. Seavey, Prelate;
FL. IA. Tibbs, Treasurer; g. E.
Grafton, Recorder. B IL. Eel
lows, Senior Warden; S. 4. Byrd,
Junior Warden; Robert Stamps,
Standard Bearer e. Fl. Went
worth, Sword Bearer; r, Nc
Cormick, Warder; q. P. Jones,
Sentinel.
Brookhaven Coucil No. 81. E.
Me- CormicII, Thrice Illustrions
Master G. Il Heuek, Deputy
Masters W. II. Seavey. Principal
Conductor Of Work: Fl. A. Tibbs,
Treasurer E. Grafton, Re-
corder; 4. II. Fellows, Conduc-
tor Of Council; j +. Seayey, Cap
tain Of Guard; r. G. Applewhite,
Steward; q. 2. Jones, Sentinel.
Brookhaven Royal Arch Chap
ter No. so E. III. Wentworth,
High Priest; F II. Fellows,
Kings A II Simon, Scribe; 7.
a. Foshy. Captain Of Host; E.
The leader., 1904-12-28
Glnners to Meet


The National GiDners Associa-
Ition has arranged meetings Of the
ginners Of the several States at
1.-THE following times and places,
Iviz: Shreveport, La, Dec. 2S,
for Louisiana, East Texas and
South Arkansas; Memphis, Tenn,
|. Dec. 80. for Tennessee, Mississip-
pi and Arkansas; Atlanta, Ga,
Dec. 30, for Georgia, Alabama,
South and North Carolina, Flori-
da and Virginia.
Vice Presidents VIII be elected
lat these meetings and arrange
Iments made for holding district
meetings in all the cotton grow
ing States.
The railroads hage granted re-
duced rates to all the above men
toned points, on the certificate
plan, and II is expected that the
attendance will be good
# the cotton growers Of the
South ever expect 10 get together
and organize for their mutual
protection, now is the time to do
it, and tho ginnefs can render
great assistance The price oi
cotton IS fidiculouslg l0W below
tile point where there IS any profit
i'd its production and something
must be done fo guard against
such manipu|ations as the bears
have been able s ais sea-
sen.
- The 6fsl Place The South
The leader., 1904-12-28
HUMoR or THE HOUR



The physician carried Id bis hand q
bunch Of artificial goldenrod.
'sI'll play Joke with this, be said
ION a hay fever patient' 2
And he placed the goldenrod La 4
vase on bis table In the hotel dining
room.
The elderly colonel who sat beside
the physician was the victim OF hay
fever, and no sooner did be see the
goldenrod than he turned red with
rage,
"Of all the contemplate tricks
ever be began. But terrific sneeze
interrupted him. He sneezed again
and again, irritating every one, maxi
Ing the windows rattle. Tears coursed
from his eyes, and ID the pauses Of this
paroxysm he gasped for breath.
"Of all the contempt tibles he pant
ed. sOf all the a-r.a chool A--a- Z
a--choo! Aa- choo!''
Finally he could speak.
.'Take away that goIdenrod!'' he said
to the waiter Just look at the spell
It has given me! who put 1t there7"
IT put It thepe. : said the physician.
You had little to dor said the colo
mel bitterly. "Look at the state 1t has
put me imp
Then the physician and every one
else at the table burst into loud laugh
ter.
1T is ARTIFICIAL z they cried In chorus
-''artifeial goldenrodI You have sneez-
ed and gone on like this over a bunch
Of paper flowers"
The colonel. seeing the joke, laughed
himself. The physician said In a CON
solatory voice:
Never mind, colonel; you are not the
first hay feverite this trick has fooled.
The fact Is have never seen 1t fall
vet. Inevitably in August, II You put
artificial flowers before hay fever pa
tients, they 60 into terrific spells Of
sneezing, being affected just the same
as they would be if the flowers were
real. Philadelphia Bulletin.
The leader., 1904-12-28
STATE NEWS ITEMS.

Mrs. Lott Parker died at Me-
ridian.
Hotel NorvelIe was opened at
jackson Monday night.
Miss Mary FuIgham, aged Is,
died Of typhoid fever at Utica.
Adams county shows the great
est density Of population ID the
State.
Eli Weathersby shot and killed
Lee Flowers in a Christmas row
at Summit.
Jess Wright, Of McComb, had
both legs cut off in trying to
catch a trlin.
George Young, Of Baltimore.
Nd, died Of heart trouble at
Crystal Springs
The Voice Of Dixie is the name
of d new weekly paper to be pub
lished at jackson By Hon. a. g .
Davis.
The Mississippi building at the
Worlds Fair IS proving to be a
white elephant On The hands of
the commission $500 has been
IBID for it and refused
nrnsnecEiVa
The leader., 1904-12-28
Joke was ON Her.

Member of Congregation Do you
know your sermon on coyetousness
last Sunday grievously offended and
disguised Brother Pneers
The Rev. Mr.. Mowatt Laightly Ahal
/ shah have to tell my wife that. It's
good one on her. She contended all
the way home from church that morn
ing that there wasn't man In the au-
dience who paid the slightest atten-
ton to the sermon. Chicago Tribune.
The leader., 1904-12-28
The Beat Kand.

Binks Where did you spend the sum
mer?
Jinks Down at the beach studying
horticulture.
Binks What could you learn about
horticulture at the beach9
Jinks Well, ] learned that sandy soil
is good for peaches. Cincinnati Com
mercial Tribune.
The leader., 1904-12-28
a Certain Txfnd s. T,over.

Bateman You mean to say Miss
Flicker has accepted you? why, she
already wears an engagement ring on
her finger.
Bouncer Yes / know. It's a daisy.
That was one Of the inducements for
me to propose, don't you know. 1t goes
with her. Boston Transcript.
The leader., 1904-12-28

by scribbled card, and the next Sab
bath saw the rustic in his Sunday
best ushered into the bishops own
pew, where he listened intently to both
service and sermon.
He was manifestIy amazed after-
ward to have the orator Of the morn
ing come down to greet him as cordial
" and familiar as IN the woods. He
managed to stammer his thanks and
added:
& amt much Of a Judge Of this kind
Of thing, parson, but / riz with you and
sot with you and saw the thing through
the best + knew how. But all the same
il my opinion Is wurth anything to yous
the Lord meant you for hunter.
The leader., 1904-12-28
Late trains are becoming chron-

ic.
Things look gray after the
Christmas glow.
Mrs. j Fl. johnson was taken
quite i'll on Monday.
Tho telephone girl never told
old Job the line was busy
Louis Cohn & Bros. have 4 big
ad. ID the Lawrence County
Press.
Mr.. Christian Beckmann enjoy
ed Christmas at bis home in New
Orleans.
Mrs. G. Meade Mathis, of Gall
man, is the guest Of Brookhaven
relatives.
Mrs. Lula Maxwell and son,
Earle, were stricken with illness
Monday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Mendle ale
spending the holidays with par
ents in Greenville.
Mr.. Julius Goodman, of Itta
Bena, Miss, spent the holidays
with Mrs. Berger and family.
Mrs. j. B. Holden, of Summit,
and Mrs. j. I'll. Sumrall, Of Lib
erty, spent the holidays with
their mother, Mrs. Fl. Cassidy.
Prof. and Mrs. Edgar Green
entertained at a family dining on
Sunday, in honor of the Mines.
Byington, visiting relatives from
Brazil.
Mr.. ID. Schwem suffered from a
severe attack of vertigo on Christ
mas day and there was much
alarm over his condition. This
was his third attack.
Watch for the big annual
clothing sale at McGrath's h's---
Dates Jan. 10th and 2Ist. Cut
this out and paste it in your hat.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Thompson
entertained the entire family con-
nection in Brookhaven on Sunday.
An elegant Christmas dinner was
served in their pretty new home
and delightful day spent.
The Christmas tree at the Bap-
list church Sunday morning was a
delight to the children. Mr.. w.
IL. Parsons, the superintendent,
impersonated Santa Claus in a
most enticing way and gracefully
closed the animated exercises by.
presenting, on behalf of the Sum
day School, a handsome clock to
Mrs. B. I. Hobbs, for her faith
4fulness as organist.
Little Misses Polly Cora and
Mary Ard won the Bucks junior
range given by G. B. Perkins
last Saturday for the largest mum
ber of Bucks coupons clipped
from his ads. Miss Nellie Van.
and Miss Walker scored next, re-
spectiyely. This was fine
Christmas present for the little
folks, as the stove given by Mr..
Perkins was one made by the
Bucks stove people for advertis-
ing purposes only, and could not
be bought.
DR.. w. w. Moore and Col.
Jack Faw, who have been enjoy
ing the splendid hunting privi-
leges afforded in the vicinity of
Fort Meyers, Fla, the past two.
weeks, have returned and are de-
lighted with the sport they enjoy
ed. AS mighty Nimrods they are
par excellence, and the numerous
deer, turkey and other large game
their keen eyes and steady nerves.
brought down is evidence sufi-
cient of their zeal in the chase.
DumnllG o6hIlD6l.
w. q. Cade who lives west on
the Caseyville road and who was
represented by Mr.. S. 2. Oliver
on Christmas eve, was the lucky
winner of McGrath's $25 in gold.
Christmas festivities were great
at the McGrath corner. Old San
ia Claus on the roof above, and the
CREASED pole and possum below
made the crowd dizzy with excite
ment. 1t seemed to be drawn as
by a magnet to the AcGrath
Store. Christmas trade was as
great as the crowd; and to Judge
by McGrath's flag still flying in
The Leader there will be no
dearth of quick sales at the One
Price Store, during these remain
ing days Of the old year and the
oncoming new.
The leader., 1904-12-28
Garden sass.

'sIf you want to mingle in respectable
society,"" said the cabbage, go and
wash the dirt out Of your eyes.
The potato, being thin skinned, took
Offense.
Even with my eyes In their present
condition" said the potato, 4 can see
you well enough to know that don't
want to mix in your society. I'm not
mashed on anything that's all head and
no brains"
The cucumber meanwhile, having no
part in the controversy, remained cool.
The leader., 1904-12-28
Unanfn,fty.

.Ah, darling" exclaimed Mr.. LuY-
syck, Il really do not understand what
you see in me that you should love mo
so"
How odd, GeorgeT replied the girl
That's exactly what pa and ma are
saying. z Philadelphia Press
The leader., 1904-12-28
An g ExanlnIe.

He What do you want d hundred
dollars for now7
She-I am to read q paper before our
club on ECONOMY In Dress and I
haven't gown fit to wear Albany
Journal.
The leader., 1904-12-28

The Boy Polly want a bit Of cake?
The Educated Polly Er is that
merely an absurd attempt to engage
me In conversation or bona fde offer
OF refreshment?
The leader., 1904-12-28

Over 1900 boys and QirIs Ie.
ceived toys and dolls ii the Times
Democrat distribution in New on
leans On Christmas Day
The leader., 1904-12-28

must produce fewer bales of cot
ton. IL the world will not take
twelve million bales at 10 cents,
it must be given only ten million
bales, and for them the world will
pay a decent price.
In the second place what cotton
is grown must be produced on a
cheaper scale by the use of i'm
proved machinery on the farm,
and by which one man and two
mules can perform the work now
done by four mules and four men.
n the third place the Southern
farmers must devote more time
and attention to food crops.
Clarion-L Ledger.
The leader., 1904-12-28

The germs Of hunger ean only
be killed by something e eat
The leader., 1904-12-28


county who have never figured as
farmers Ieaguers or white caps
are pledging their hearty cooper
ation to the movement. We pre-
Dict now that when the uncover
| ing work is done in that county as
lit was III this, our neighbor, the
Advocate, will discover that it has
been both too previous and too
lfuIsome ID its apology.
After what has become noto-
rious about white cappers in
Franklin county for the last
grand jury Of that county to mys-
teriously ignore its own offenders
and indict two men of Lincoln,
and they the very two members
0f the order who had done most
here to expose and break up this
terminal Organization, bespeaks
lin thunder tones the bald hypoeri-
lsy and self=simulated virtue Of the
Franklin white eappers voiced
through the Advocate.
This may be the idea Of the
Franklin white cap leaders as to-
| the best way to restore peace.
but The Leader predicts that The
State and u. S. authorities will
both teach them quite another les
son before the curtain Is finally
lrung down on Franklin white