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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
Cheap Rates.

To all points in Montana, Washing
ton, Oregon and British Columbia,
March 1st. to April 30th, 1904 Special
rates to North Dakota in March.
Write at once for information and
maps, to Ira f. Schwegel, District
Passenger Agent, Wisconsin Central
R'y. 40T Traction Bldg, Cincinnati,
Ohio. Ap. 15*
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
Whew.

Wife-Now, don't take that glass of
whisky. You know it will show on
you and
Husband nappishly)-What? One
glass? l suppose you think one glass
would make me look like beast?
well, yes, one looking glass would"
Philadelphia Press.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
Titled Americans.

OF American ladies who have become
members of the British aristocracy,
five are the wives or widows of dukes,
three of marquises, eight of earls,
three of viscounts, ten of barons.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
Family Coats-of- Arms.

The use of coats-of-arms as badges
for different families did not come into
practice till the twelfth century. The
Germans are said to have originated it,
while the French developed the sci
ence.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
CHEAP RATES TO PACIFIC COAST VIA
WABASH LINE.

the Wabash Il. Il. will sell One WsS
Colonist tickets to Pacific Coast ana
intern ediate points at very low rates.
For particulars write to or call on p.
e. Dombaugh, Passenger and Ticket
Agent. Toledo. o. Apr. 20
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
Modern Superstition.

DR.. Cabanes and DR.. Mass, in an excel
lent and careful work lately published
by them, say that husband visiting his
wife's tomb at Rouen in May last found
buried therein calf's heart stuck full of
pins, which had been buried with the
object of bewitching some person or per-
sons unknown.-Pall Mall Gazette.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01

Open air walking in rainy weather
much benefits some compilations. This,
on account of the frequent falls of rain
in Ireland and of the beauty of many of
Erin's daughters, is sometimes known as
the Irish treatment"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
Atmospheric Moisture.

If the whole of the watery vapor in
the atmosphere were to fall at once in
the form of rain, it would not accord
ing to an authority, cover the entire
surface of the earth to a depth of more
than five inches
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
Corn Products.

The oil from the germ of a kernel
Of corn is worth five cents pound,
|hile the starch with which the kernel
is filled is worth but 11a cents pound.
The muscle-forming protein is in the
hull.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
NOTICE OF APToINTM EN- /

Estate OF Harriet A. Bran huber de eased
The undersigned has been appointed and
qualified as Executor OF the sta e ut Harriet A.
Brandhuber late of Wood County, Ohio de-
ceased.
Dated this 9TH day nf March d 1904
JOSEPH + BRANDHuBER.
lc" perTySbutg Ohio.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
Temple of serpents.

The small town of Werda, in Dahomey.
is celebrated for its temple of serpents,
a long building in which the priests
keep upwards of 1000 serpents of all
sizes, which they feed with birds and
frogs brought to them as offerings By
the natives.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
ONE WAY ooLoN1sr.

On the first and. third Tuesday of
each month the Wabash Line will sell
one way Colomst tickets at very low
rates to points in the South, south
west, West and Northwest. Write to
or call upon 7. L. Dombaugh, p. & t.
A., Toledo, Ohio. 45tf
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
All Sorts of Pets

The duchess of Marlborough has Gu
rious liking for uncommon live things as
pets. Amongst the creatures in her COL
lection are gazelles, snakes and pelicans.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
The Chamois.

The chamois is usually identified
with Switzerland but the animal is less
common there than in any other coun-
try which it inhabits Austria is its
real home, where it is most plentiful.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
HOME SEEKERS EXCURSION VIA


On the first and third Tuesday of !
each month. the Wabash h. II. Will
sell round trip tickets to points in the
South, Southwest, West and North
west at greatly reduced rates. For
full particulars write to or call on p.
E. DoMBAUGH, Z. & L. a., Wabash
II. r., SO7 Madison ST., Toledo, Ohio.
15tf
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
Chinese Houses.

The size of a Chinese house is regu-
lated by the rank of its occupant. Every
detail of the architecture is under strict
supervision, and no deviation from cer-
tain established rules is permitted.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
To Brighten Your Windows.

If your window glass is lacking in
brilliancy clean it with liquid paste
made of alcohol and whiting. A little
of this mixture will remove specks and
impart high luster to the glass;
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Estate of Melchoir Weber. deceased.
The undersigned mas been appointed and
qualified as admluistratrix of the estate of Mel
choir Weber late of Wood County, Ohio, de-
ceased. Dated this llth day uf March. A. ID.
1924. ELIZABETH MEBER McQuiNN
Be" Perrysbury, Ohio.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
AND ONE WAY
COLONISTS' FARES.

Call on agents of Ohio Central lines
for full particulars relative to Home.
seekers and Colonists' rates. Tickets
on sale first and third Tuesday of
each month. Moulton Houk, G. p. A,
Toledo, Ohio. No. 6
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
Plants Sleep,

Plants. like animals. have periods
of activity and rest, some being active
during the day and sleeping at night.
and others resting during the day and
working at night
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

Estate of Lucina Phillips, deceased
The undersigned has been appointed and
qualified rs Executor OF the estate Of Lucina
Phillips late OF Wood ounty. Ohio. d, ceased
Dated this 18th da, OF March \. d 1901
AUSTIN +. PHILLIPS.
&c Perrysburg, o.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
AsSIGNEE'S NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the UNDERSIGNED
has been duly appointed aud quaiaed MS AS
,ignee OF l. vi Ross of Lime il!, P, P,rrysburg
Township, Wood County, ohio.
&c Philip Wetzel.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
A Thibetan sandstorm.

Sven Hedin describes walking in a
sandstorm in the Tibetan desert as be-
ing like wading against running water
or lios.& mul."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01

| know a jolly old maiden lady,
A lady of high degree,
Who never goes to bed-without
A drink of Rocky Mountain Tea.
Sensible woman.
Bowers & Comstock.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
Red Cedar for Pencils

The red cedar which is used in the
manufacture of lead pencils is found in
large tracts in Colombia, near the Ven
eZuelan border.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
Laurel Crowned.

The title poet laureate" had its
origin in the Roman custom of crcwn-
Ing their great men with the laurel
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
A Bad Break.

The Rev. oodman-Really, Mr..
Slyman, you should take something for
that cold.
Mr.. Slyman (absent-mindedly)-
Thanks; don't care if do.-Philadel-
phia Press
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
Justice.

Are you just to people or do you try
10 be just only to your friends Wash
ington Qa) Democrat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
c. H. g. D. R r.. Time Card.

Trains pass Perrysburg-
North South.
No. IA. 1928 a. m. No. 1. .6:49 D. m.
No 10. .4;46 a. m No, 8. .10:4S a. M
No. Q. .10:00 a. m. No. 8. .4:04 p. m.
No 6. 1888 p. m. No. 13. 1885 p. m.
No s. 1904 p. m.
All trains daily except Nos. 1 and
Q. Nos. 13 and IA daily except Sun
day.
Street Cars from C. H. G. D. Depot
at Cincinnati.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
Toledo, Bowling Green g Fremont

Cars leave Perrysburg for B. g.
A. M.-5.14; 6:1O; 7:06; S:02; 1858;
9:54; 1880; 11:46.
P. M.-12;42; 1898; 2:34; 1880;
4:26; 5;22: 6:18; 7:14; $40; 9:06;
1902; l0:5s; :54; 1880.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01
No "Friends~ Amons H;rdoos

No FRIENDS" Among Hindoos.
The Hindoos have no exact equiva-
lent for the word FRIEND" they use
the word brother" instead.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01

Daily Except Sunday.
To Perrysburg only.
Freight Car leaves Maumee daily except
Sunday for Toledo at 7:l3 a. m and 1:17 p m
Lv. Perrysburg at 1884 a. m. and 1888 p. nj.
Lv. Toledo at $3.50 a. m and $3.50 pm,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-01

Japanese National Hymn.
The japanese national hymn is over
1000 years old.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-02-04
TIE orIqIn d madame. !"

The secret is out. The public
has been told how it is that tie
woman who begins business as a
dresmaker as "Mis" Of tIr" al
kmately blossoms forth as ma
dame.
AT the convention Of the Nation
Al Dresanakers Association in
Chicago Oh "Wednesday Mime
Baker. Of Gias city. gave In an adj
dress this brief explanation:
"A drcssmaker a.iains the rank
Of madame because She wants 70
and because Il gives 70 her friends
a convenient word with which to
address her. That's the whole
story"
It u done very much as a Ken
tucky gentleman atlaius Che rank
Of Colonel" or as every hitn man
one met for a few years aitcr tae
civil war ended answered " lhe
tislo 81 captain"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-02-04
To Float Corks Vertically.

Everybody knows that an ordi-
nary cork, being considerably long
er chan Il is broad, is forced to float,
when put in water, upon its long
side. How can we make Il float
upon its head1
Place one Of seven corks on end
on the table; surround it with the
ether six, all upon end take the
seven corks compaotly in one hand
snd plunge them under water, 50
ss 10 moisten them completely.
Remove your hand and let them
take their position IN the water.
The water that has penetrated the
oorks viii cause them to cling to-
Vether. because their united width
4 greater than their length.
This effect 81 capillary cohesion
amusingly demonstrates that in
union there Is strength"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-02-04
Like Prehistoric Dwellings.

M. Henneberg, a great silk man
ufacturer, who recently retired
from business, has built for hnn-
self on Lake Constance a habitation
exactly after the model Of pre-
historic lake dwelling shown IN the
Zurich museum. The building,
which Is about zoo feet of the coast
Of the lake, rests upon piles a few
yards above the level Of the water.
Il consists OF only one room, and
rs framework Is made from the
woo the yew tree. Around this
Foom q allery extends Of width
Of some fvs or seven feet. The
wall consists Of willow wicker
work and mud plaster, the floor Of
hard mud and plated willow, and
ire ceiling Of pressed straw The
walls are ornamented with Resigns
drawn with coal and bullock s
blood.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-02-04
PremIers and TheIr cIoths,.

The late Lord Salisbury shared
with Mr.. Gladstone disregard for
clothes, and several times his at-
hre was referred to with regret BY
bartorial writer's. So long as hls
coat hung fairly we'll frcm the
shoulders the deceased Us-..::-y
cared little, but ne never went the
length Of Mr.. Gladstone, whose
clothes were often so shabby that
only an eminent person would wear
them. Lcrd Salisburys hats we're
enormous affairs, quite equaling
Mr.. Gladstone's in size, and much
more respectable indeed Mr.. Clad
stones hedRear was generally In
The shocking bad hat" category.
While in attendance in the COM
mons Mr.. Gladstone dressed fairly
well, but outside the house he paid
little attention to his garments. Tbs
successors in Office of the great de-
parted are, on the other hand,
careful dressers, especially Lord
Rosebery. who designed a collar
for himself with the turnover peaks
rounded for greater comfort and
durability. Mr.. BaHour's appear
anoe Is usually vcry- smart on social
occasions, although he seemingly
does not cndeavor to attain the well
Qroomed condition Of Mr.. Chem
berlain.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-02-04
onk Man IN the District

There is one election district in
New York, the Ninteenih, on the
East river at Thirp-htth street
which contains but oie inhabitant.
voter or non-voter. The district
comprises a large lumber yard, and
used to contain blocks Of dwellings,
which are row being torn down
to make the new St. Gabriaps park,
leaving Joseph Thomas, foreman
IN the lumber yard, in possession OF
che privilege Of demanding q voting
booth, anri full complement of IN
spectors, clerks and policeman for
himself, II he wants to, but he VIII
modestly content himself with being
transferred, as a vote, to another
district.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-02-04
Msldsn's Troubles.

Helen Gertrude lay awake ALI
most the whole night last night,
worrying.
Ciford-What was she worry
ing abouti
AOh. she's afraid the man she e
going "a marry may love her more
for her money than for herself
"Why. Gertrude hasn't any mon
ey to speak Of
Il know. but She has a rich rela-
tive somewhere In the old country
and she thinks he may leave her
something"
"But does her fance know Of this
rich relative7"
"Oh. she hasn't any hanee yet
shes thinking Of the time when she
will have one."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-02-04
The Pore to Be Free.

Rumor has it In Turin that Pope
Plus X. does not intend to remain
"the prisoner Of the Vatican" like
his two predecessors. It is aid that
some time next fall he will come
out Of retirement and will even
leave Rome for time. This is be-
neved to be In accord with the
views Of what Is known as the We
ncdan party in the Vatican. Final
decision In the matter has not yet
BEER reached. The Roman party
In the college Of cardinals IS much
opposed to such a step, but Plus <
iS q very determined man.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-02-04
| SHNINE QE SIEPS.

If a telephone would save you a
half dozen trips a day-it usually
saves people from three to six times
that many-wouldn't it be an eco
nomical Investment?
A telephone i'll your house or
place Of business costs you less than
10 cents a day. Six trips a day
would cost you not less than ten
cents each, or a total OF 90 cents.
In a month this would foot up the
enormous total Of SIS counting
Sundays and all. But some busi-
ness men use their phone 100 or
more times a day. They couldn' t
do without it.
Wen install your phone for you
in days notice. Our local ex-
change and toll system have all
been overhauled and placed in a
FIRST class condition. We guarantee
good service, prompt courteous at
tention. All you havs to do is to
ring up eenbal." "
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-02-04
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY

President -. Theodore Roos eyeit
Vice President.
Secretary Of State ........-....... John Hay
Secretary OF treasury ...... Leslie NJ shaw
Secretary Of fwar....................E Elihu Root
attorney Genera ..................P. Z. Knox
Postmaster General .......,.. henry B. i ayne
Secretary Of navy ............... VIM Moody
Secretary OF finterlor........4.E. a. Hitchrooz
Secretary Of agrieu iture....... James Wilson
Secretary cf cfcommerce .... Geo B rtelyou
Al lAcKAsuA
referee in Bankruptcy .,-.s... x. r. acoiefa
Q S. Commissioners. u. M. Payne
Deputy N, rshal .....,..............C Madsen
Field Deputy ....,...... .......... Tom Burke
Constable o........................ J. IA. Miller
Deputy Cierk............. ...-......J W. SPEAK
Jall0F ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Lutner 1mlth
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-02-04

"Is It true" asked the Sultan
snxiously, ''that the American vice
eousul was shot at Ssirutf"
"No," responded the Grand Viz
Ter. who takes the American comic
weokkes, but I think the man that
tried Il was hsIf-shot,"
"That calls Tor a highball, re-
ioined the Sultan. And they pro-
eesdsd to hit the bulls eye several
dimes. which pue hia majesty n
sssch 4 GOOD hunor that he ordered
Smother massacre in Macedonia.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-02-04

Hay for Sale 20 tons Of hay
for sale at 20 cents per bale at IF9,
second street. VIM. Hussfeldt. If
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-02-04
of January, A. d. 1904.
VIM Inman, Trustee.
Welborne & Hayes, attorneys.
First pub. Jan. 10, 1904.
I3-33
Cali ms up and we viii bring you
amps. Phone 200 or 100.
tf Jas. w. Hockaday.
WeIIInaton'a peaoendanl PannIIaaa.


Il is a strange play Of fate, and
q sad one. shat the gFeat-great-
granddaughter of the Duke Of Wei
hRRton now lies at the point a
death. absolutely alone, penniless.
u an old women's home in Wash
hgton. Mrs. Mary Herschel, near
ly 90 years of age, is, through her
mother. hneally descended from
the hero Of Waterloo, whose de-
scendants for several generations
have made their home in Virginia,
intermarying with the families c1
that state. their worldly fortunes
continually ON descending grade
as the years have passed. Through
the kindly interest Of some Chart
ably disposed neighbors, Mrs. Her
uchel was recently installed in the
Old Women's home, on Thirty-se-
cond street, Washington, which,
having no funds at its command,
simply enables It's occupants 70
have a room within It's walls. A
few days after her arrival the poor
old woman. while engaged in work
about her small domain, fen and
dislocated her hip and otherwise
50 painfully injured herself that Il
Il though. Impossible for her to re-
cover. Unable longer to help her
self In the least, she is, therefore,
wholly dependent upon her humble
neiahbofs for even the barest ne
cesities Of hfe.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-02-04
aAt Home" the Same Day.

Two Of the most eminent law
yers at the Philadelphia bar were
the late Benjamin Harris Brewster
and his halfbrotller. Frederick Car
roll Brewster. Both had held the
office Of attorney general OF the
state, and the first had been attor-
ney general Of the United States
They had not been on friendly
terms for many years. It Is said
that on one occasion a mutual
friend tried to bring them together,
and finally Frederick c. consented
10 bury the hatchet, and sent Ben
isnin II. q card containing his
name. with the words written IN
derneath, AT home on Monday
evening, May T." BY the same
messenger Benjamin Fl. sent a card
Ia return, which read: Benjamin
II. Brewster also at home Monday
evening, May l." This ended ne
gohations.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-02-04

Isl Ward j F.. Blshop B Burton.
2nd Waid E l.. Dawson, r. NJ / enton.
3rd Ward, John Wells Dennis O'Bnen
itb Ward, X h. Sconern o. Co1man
The city council n eets every first and third
Thursday nights Of each month al the Mayors
ONCE,
Committees
Finance, }. r. bishop, y. l.. Dawson, Dennis
O'BrIen.
Street and Alley, Dennis O'Brien, o. Conmau,
J. B. Burton, r. NJ. Denton.
Fire Department, John Wells, J. b. Burton,
r. L. Dawson.
P5ioe, J. b. Burton, II. F. sconern, john
Wells
Sanitary, E. L. Dawson. r. F. sconern, John
Wells
Light. J. i. Bishop. &c. T. Dawson, o. Con-
man, Dennis O'Brien,
AUDITING, ~ NJ. Denton, John Wells, D. p.
Burton.
Printing. p. l.. Dawson, }. +. Bishop, John
Wells.
Board ofHealth. Dr.. II. Gormaa, Geo. Ne.
Gaughey. John Wells.
TERMS or y. 3 COURT.
At Ada-February IS. 1904, holds three weeks.
at gishomlngo--Begin February 20. 1901
and holds three weeks,
Az ch.ckaska- Begils March e. 1904, and
holds Two weeks.
A. Kyan-Begins spril 4 1904, and holds one
#eek
A. Purcen-Begins April n 1905 aud holds one
week.
Al Pau Yal ey-Begiug Ap-n f.. lsoi and
h0irs hrce Weeks.
At Begins Mag O 1914. ana holds
seY WcQkes.
ncAaD OF y pucATloN
r. n Cochran Pres d.ntiD. e. merson
Secretary; Eefo-d lond "a. 81. B ayeu
s W. Munford. W. L knotts.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-02-04

I am very anxious to adjust any
lightlfoubles. Phone No.
goo or 100.
If Jas. NJ Hockaday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-02-04

EVERGREEN REBEKAH LODGE NO. IS
Meets LIST and srd Thursday nights OF each
Jennie Rose. n. q.
A. HaIght. sec
The Imperial press., 1904-12-17
Obituary-David Sund

Sunday afternoon there occurred the death of David Sund aged twenty years. lie leaves a brother, Ed W Surd, wh" l- a resident of IIoltyille, to nonrIi his loss. Mir. Suud was native Uf sweden. coming tO this country at the age Oi twelve years With his brother, he came to Imperial Valley from sidney, Neb.. about October l1, iu an advanced stage of tuberculosis, bat the change oi climate. came too late tp stay the raya- ges of the disease. Imperial Valley -erm- to b.. favorable to persons suffer ing from incipicnt tuberculosis but those in the advanced stages are appar- .ntly better of at higher altitude. Rev. lIollau'i-worth conducted the iu- neral services at the Christian church Monday and intermeut was in the lm- perial cemetery. Mir Suud's death was one of those sal case. that come \" often before the people of the southwest. Alone, except for brother, with thou-- ands Of miles of land and water -epara- ting him from home and loved ones e stranger in a strange land-he came here hoping in vain against fate, c. die Oi the great white scourge.
The Imperial press., 1904-12-17

prospects iu view the mcr should not hesitate tu put iu hts crops, to improve his land, to go ahead with his work without fear. kuuwiug that UrcIc sam will soon bv master, aud hc hdS promised that he will not allow his Imperial Childt,n' to suffer. What we need now Is tu realize something from the soil, to pay back some of the large dmount spent. and the only way tO do it iS to larm every available piece ui land. Iu the event ot guNVtu- mcnt ownership there will hv no material change m the water supply m less than d year or two and m the meantime the wlsc>t course to pursue is to take ddV1n- tagc oi the opportunity now within your grasp and support the movements that will un>Lrc future prosperity.
The Imperial press., 1904-12-17
PLENTY OF WATER

In another column we print the last report pi [ W. Gleason, president ol Water Company No. I ou the conditions at the canal heading and the prospects for water. Fvctything i~ favorable in the report and there seems to be no danger of d water short age. There is no doubt but what there is an abundance Of water at pre,cnt-in fact a sur plus. and authorities claim the water supply k far better than that Oi last year. With these