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The Imperial press., 1905-07-08
! 1dRES5q ON TIE, LOWER
 >, COL. .ORADO

few yea ago was waste, abandoned to scantys brush and lean and leath- cry jack ra, its, is now, in tlie early sprngtide, wide expanse of growing crops and verdant stock range. The latest ta., carefully complied, show 102, 300 .s to be under cultivation in the varioL sections of the Valley, in- cluding several thousand acres on the Mexican side of the frontier line. The principa crops are wheat, barley, oats and alfai These are being grown partly for grain, partly for hay, and partly for stock-feeding. There are at present over 25, 900 head of cattle, and about the same number of hogs, fatten- ing on the land, and over and above local requirements, at least half d mil lion sacks of grain, besides thousands of tons of hay, will be. available for ship ment out of the Valley during the com ing harvest. Figures like these elo- quently proclaim that an extensive new area has been added to the productive domain of Southern California.
 This is exceptional success-all the more wonderful because it has been commanded more by the quality of the settlers who have gone into the Valley than by the quality of the irrigation works themselves. For these have been notoriously imperfect, proving in the result, if the proof had not been already clear enough by anticipation, that irri- gation ditches without controlling head gates may be cheap of construction, but are both vexatious and ultimately expensive in operation. Though the intrinsic merits of the Imperial scheme, added to the sterling grit Of the Imper- ial settlers, has carried the project over first difficulties, it is obvious that radical improvements must now be resolutely taken in hand by the corporation in control if the full measure of prosperity that is clearly attainabe is to be achieved by the settlers and by the California Development Company B'5 even as it stands today, with it's acknowledged drawbacks, Imperial af- forls 8 striking example of peaceful triumph won over the stern and rugged fC of nature. There have been diff cult. ,s to overcome and controversies to co'Lend with, yet, withal, this spIen- I did W territory has been won for the state and for the nation. Useless but yesterday, it has become a land of rich present attainment and of still richer future promlse. For even now, with much achieve, Imperial is only at the mere beginning of things. The five thousand, more or less, of population which the Valley at present supports, will te fifty thousand in a few years time. The herds of cattle will be multi piled twentyfold; and dairying, already well started. will become great and profitable industry, so that Imperial will, some day, help to remove the natl onal reprOach of Australasian butter being imported into New York by thousands of boxes in the course of A single week.
 Dairying, stock feeding, and fodder growing-these three, it is clear, are destined to be the great staple indus- friao of tho ,;,,I UuIIn,,
The Washington times., 1905-11-19
.KANN'S BUSY CORNER
MECCA FOR CHILDREN
Opening Day for Toys, Dolls, and
Games Attracts Many Youngsters
to Busy Corner.

children had another great day AT
Kann's yesterday.
It was opening day Tor toys. dolls. and
games.
In addition to the fun and interest OF
looking at the great toy show. several
thousand fine rubber balloons were given
away.
They were so numerous upon the
streets as 10 cause comment. which. OF
course, turned to the stores account
when the explanation was made. II
any We're disappointed it was solely be-
cause the demand was so much greater
ttan anticipated that the supply ran out
late in the day-and. Of course. could not
be repIenished
Endressed dolls. Of which the firm
have more than 10000. were most called
| for. although the advertised specials for
the day We're in great demand-some
/ lines being exhausted
Two big floors are taken up with toys.
and most Of the things display are
/ only samples. II being necessary to send
/ to the warehouse for duplicates. This
fact. when the great display is taken
into account. gives a slight comprehen-
sion OF the great stock carried.
/ Up on the fifth floor is an automobile
show that would set the heart OF any
boy or girl duttering IN anticipation.
These are foot-power automobiles-mad'
The Washington times., 1905-11-19
Charitable Public
Fooled Dread Wolf
Family, Burned Out on Columbia Road,
Prevented Great PriVatiOn

The older boy has an old overcoat
tli,.> his mother saved from the flames
al the risk of her own life. 1t has been
badly scOrched. but II is still wearable.
Last night was the first time that the
family has slept in a bed since the fire.
The one donated was delivered yester-
day afternoon. Mrs. Nails had her best
shoes on the upper floor on the day OF
tn. fire and they We're destroyed. Today
she IS wearing a pair of cloth slippers
despite the cold
Mrs. Nails said to Times reporter
yesterday: II wish 10 take this oppor-
tunity to thank those who have shown
such sympathy IN this my hour Of tribu-
lation. My only recommendation that
could offer them when I appealed for
aid was a mothers love for her little
ones. They have shown a spirit or
CHRISTIAN fellowship. for which God
alone can reward them. Mrs. Nails
was gre1tly moved when she spoke of
the kindness OF the public.
The Washington times., 1905-11-19

The generosity of the Washington
public has already barred the wolf from
the door Of the home of Mrs. Nails 9l9
Columbia road. Although not all OF the
articles destroyed b. the fire in her
home on Tuesday morning have been
replaced. sufficient clothing and food
have been provided to keep them warm
and defy starvation.
Clothing, groceries, bed clothing. and
cash have been provided. The ladies Of
Mt. Pleasant have responded Loyalty
TO the appeals of the family. The elder
boy has been provided with clothes. but
the little fellow, who is about five years
old, is still in need Yesterday he was
wearing a girls coat that had arrived
in one of the packages sent out in The
Times delivery wagon.
The first aid for Mr.. Nails which has
been received was suit of underwear.
which arrived yesterday. Every stitch
of clothing except what he had on his
back was burned. Not even a shirt was
left.
The Washington times., 1905-11-19
KNOCKED FROM WHEEL
AND SEVERELY INJURED

Henry Simms, colored. twenty-eight
years old, Of 20 Dingman place north
west, was knocked from his bicycle at
New York and New Jersey avenues
northwest, yesterday afternoon. about
4:3O O'Clock. and severely injured about
the stomach. ribs and sides By a box
wagon In charge of William W. Forard.
Of $SG New Jersey avenue.
Siums was sent 10 Freedman's Hos
pitai 1t is thought his condition is seri-.
Gus, as two wheels of the heavily load
ed wagon passed directly over his
abdomen
The Washington times., 1905-11-19
ANOTHER FAUX PAS.

Mr.. Makinbrakes. who was strolling
through the dime museum. stopped IN
front Of the platform on which sat a
gentlemanly looking person wearing i
suit OF faded black and bored look
cit must be Internally tiresome TO sit
here all day for people to stare at, he
remarked in a sympathetic tone.
Yes, sir; IL is
May ! ask II smoking is permitted in
here?'
20 yes. Anybody can smoke who
likes"
Mr.. ATakinbrakes opened his cigar case
and extracted q fine Havana.
Then smoke this one on me" he said
with a genial smile.
Sir Indignantly exclaimed the
gentlemanly looking person. Il am the
bearded ladyl' Chicago Tribune.
The Washington times., 1905-11-19
FOURTEEN YEAR OLD
BOY ACCIDENTALLY SHOT

John Cross. fourteen years old. of 4O4
G street southwest, was accidentally
shot in the right leg with a double bar
relied gun ny Ralph Gray, colored, of
$50 Golden ssreet southwest, yesterday
afternoon, while the two were playing
near the Southern railroad freight de-
pot.
The injured lad was attended by
friends who afterward took him to the
Office of DR. II. A Lemon The shot
was picked out and the wound dressed
Later the boy went home. Both lads
said The shooting was purely accidental.
The Washington times., 1905-11-19

in almost perfect Imitation of the gas
and steam cars.
Considerable interest was shown yes
terday in the doll dressing contest.
One hundred dollars in cash prizes are
offered. The time is short. yet ample
for those who go TO work at once. All
dolls must be ready by December 2
They are TO be exhibited December to
9. and then released in time to be used
for presentation, even though they are
10. be sent across the continent
The opening viii continue for several
days. With special bargain offerings for
each day. These win be duly announced
in this paper in the columns regularly
used by s. Kann Sons & Co.
The Washington times., 1905-11-19
FRANK JAMES HELD
ON FIVE CHARGES

Frank D. James. thirpy-six years old.
pleaded guilty to five charges OF petty
larceny and waived a preliminary ex-
animation in a case Of grand larceny.
Judge Kimball fixed the bond in the
last named case at s., 900.
James was employed as a butler in
s. II. Kauffmanns home. I421 Massa-
chusetts avenue northwest. Much wear
ing apparel and iewelry disappeared
from the house The man was arrested
and the property recovered by Detective
nike Muller, of the Central once.
The Washington times., 1905-11-19
PRITCHARD AND M'LAURlN
CALL ON THE PRESIDENT 7

United States Circuit Judge Pritchard
and ex-senator John L. McLaurin. OF
South Carolina, were among the Presi-
dents visitors yesterday.
Judge Pritcharda stated that he was
merely discussing some Department Of
Justice matters. Mr.. McLaurin said he
hadz been inS New York for some time
and merely dropped in on the President
to pay his respects.
The Washington times., 1905-11-19
ITALIAN WHO WAS SHOT
SHOWS IMPROVEMENT I

Physicians at Freedman's Hospital who
are attending Pasquale Russonilla. the
Italian who was shot in the abdomen in
a stiletto and revolver duel in Decatur
street northeast early yesterday morn
ing. reported last night that the pa
tient had improved somewhat. and they
entertained hope Tor his recovery.
Mattio. another Italian. says a fight
started over a dispute regarding the size
Of Washington. and that Russonilla at
tackled him and swore he would Kill him.
The Washington times., 1905-11-19
AN ACQUIRED TASTE.

"I see that there is a food famine in
Russia"
Good"
How can you make such a cruel re-
mark?"
We'll. let them eat their own caviare
as last resort and see how they like
it."-Cieveland Plain Dealer.
The Washington times., 1905-11-19

GauOping Swing Horses with name
and stirrups. on stand. Reg S , OF
ular price S375.-................ 4 .
White Enameled Chair or 0Ec
Rockers; regular price 55c.........Z Z ,
The Washington times., 1905-11-19
ONLY A MEMORY.

well, well!" exclaimed the city
merchant. who had gone back to visit
the farm of his bOyhood days. Here's
the old feed chopper. ] wish I had
cen: for every cornstalk I've run
through that machine"
Kind O. seems to bring everything
back 10 you, does 1t ?" said the farmer.
Everything, said the merchant,
except the forefnger and part OF tbs
thumb 1 fed into It one day Chicago
Tribune.
The Washington times., 1905-11-19
Drunkenness

Physicians pronounce drunken.
ness disease of the nervous sys-
tenn. No will power" can hea,
the stomach membranes which
have been burned and scared bv
alcohol.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1905-09-13

The merchant who waits to adver-
Use IS just little too late for every
thing that cOmes.-White's Sayings.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1905-09-13
SALLY POINTER VICTOR
She Made $1,000 for ]. c. Adams at
Wisconsin State Fair.

Milwaukee. Wis. Sept 1.-THE 2:S5
pacing stake, Tor $1,000, at the Wis
consin state fair today. was won by
Sally Pointer, owned by J. e. Adams
of Phoenix, she making a record OF
2:11. 1t was q notify contested five
heat race. excepting the last heIt.
which she won in a jog. The sum
mary:
Sally Pointer. Wheat, driver. >. 3.
l. !
Norvallis. McBain. diver, 1, 1. .,
t.
3. >.
Uncle Jim, Myers, driver, ), ..
Frank Besure, BuchIecll, driver. 9.
., ;, ;.
DirectOrine. Plan. driver-G, dis
tanced.
eastwood, Chandler. driver. dis
tanced.
Time-2:11, 2:12H, a:14H. 2:121z,
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1905-09-13
TWO PERSONS KILLED.
Collapse OF an Old Building in New
York City.

New York, Sept. 1.-Two persons
We're killed. one Of them a girl 1G
years old, when a building at Grand
and Mott streets collapsed today. The
building is said to have been con
demned two years ago, but has been
permitted to be occupied since. Thorn
as McGovern, foreman in the build
ing department, is under arrest in con
nection with the collapse. on a charge
of criminal negligence. The dead are:
Maria Garioso, Is years Old; Joseph
Farinia, IS years old. Nearly a score
of persons were injured.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1905-09-13
BOILERS MAY STOP PEARY.
Capt. Bartlett Says They Do Not Work
WcLI II TIE Rooseuelt

st. Johns. n. F., Sept 12.-Captain
Robert Bartlett, master of Peary's Arc
tic steamer Roosevelt, is a letter dated
Etah, North Greenland. Aug. IS, saws
the boilers aboard the Roosevelt are not
working satisfactorily, and form the
only drawback thus far to the expedi-
tons chances.
The Roosevelt grounded in North
Star Bay, but refloated undamaged.
Could she keep up steam, her master
says. she would make a speed of ten
knots@and would probably reach Iati-
tude 80 degrees this season. She took
twenty Eskimos and $50 dogs to the
north.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1905-09-13
GOLD FROM THE NORTH
The U. S. Treasury Has Received SIS,
OOO,0e0 Worth.

Washington. Sept. 12.-AIore than
SI5OGJO00 in gold from the Alaskan
and KIondike fields has already found
its way into the United States trea-
sury this season and. based on the out
put of prior years, it is probable that
some 100000 or 100000 additional
wiz be received before the close of
navigation. The total receipts of the
previous summer were $4,000. 600 in
round numbers and this years aggre-
gate viii probably exceed that sum by
three or four millions.
Up to Sept l. $13,oOo.O00 of this sea
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1905-09-13

sons cleanup had been deposited at
the Seattle assay Office, whence il viii
be sent TO the Philadelphia mint for
coinage. and S15O0,0OO was deposited
at the San Francisco mint for coinage
there. The coinage of that mint last
month was exclusively gold of the val
ue of S9.00O,OG0. Nearly all of this has
gone into circulation through the issU-
ance Of gold certificates. and the new
Alaskan gold. as fast as it is coined by
the Philadelphia mint, will be treated
in like manner.
The amount Of gold certificates now
outstanding IS 1922. 9S4969 being an in
crease of nearly $4,000 coo within the
past month. OF silver certificates
S472.106.00O are outstanding. showing a
similar increase in the same period.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1905-09-13
NORWF6 CLAN MUNITIONS
HelsingfOrs Authorities Seize Other
War Supplies.

Helsingfors, Sept 12.-The customs
authorities today seized 5000 rifles
which We're in the possession of people
in the neighborhood Of Jakobstad. on
the gUlf of BOthnia. which were be-
lieved TO be rom the unnamed steam
er sunk by her crew on Sunday, as
stated in these dispatches yesterday.
Further details of SUNDAYS affair
show that when the customs officers
boarded The steamer they were re-
ceived by twenty of the crew. armed
with revOlvers. The chief customs Of
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1905-09-13
FAT FEE FOR JUDGE PARKER.
Court Gives Him a Refe-eesF1i9 and
VIII See That He's Paid

New York, Sept 12.-AltOn B. Par
ker was yesterday appointed by the
appellate division of the supreme
court a referee to take testimony and
report on the damages to real estate
from the change in the plans for the
subway between Thirty fourth and
forty-HrSt streets. The easterly tun-
mel along that section OF the under
ground railway was shifted further to
the east than had been originally con
templated, and the owners of property
along the route claim heavy damages
because of these changes.
EX-Judge Parker must make his re
port not later than January 1. 1906.
and the appellate division orders that
the fees of the referee shall be deter
mined by this court without reference
to the statutory rate" The fees may
exceed $4,000.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1905-09-13
sATTLEsHIP BOILER LEAKS.
The Massachusetts Arrives at Charles
tSNn Navy Yard

Boston. Sept. 12.-The battIeship
Massachusetts and torpedo boat Stew
art arrived at the Charlestown navy
yard today from Provincetown.
The yard officials have been notified
that the Massachusetts, has a leak i'm
one of her boilers. but il is believed
that the difficulty viii not have TO be
repaired here
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1905-09-13

A FIRE-There was . big fire some
distance east of the city about /
O'Clock this morning, but it could not
he learned whether its result was dam
aging or whether il was merely a
brush pile The blaze. though. was
sufficiently large 10 attract the atten-
ton OF those who were on the street.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1905-09-13
MILES RESUMES DUTY.
Cannot Say Anything About Dcmoc-
ratio Nomination for Governor.

Boston, Sept. 12.-Lieut. Gen. Nelson
\. Miles resumed mis- duties as an Of
hcer attached TO the staff of Govern or
Douglas today after an absence from
the state of nearly two months. He
has been visiting Europe with his son.
Lieut.. Sherman Miles. With reference
to his possible candidacy for the demo
cratic g-ubernatorial nomination. Gen.
Miles said:
Il cannot say whether or not I viii
be 4 candidate. ! know nothing about
the situation in Massachusetts,"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1905-09-13
Noth:ng succeecs E.ike 5ucoess.

He has tho confidence
and patronage Of the
leading business m len,
and m o s { prominent
citizens Of Arizona. The
l...l-r y nrnlnntn -
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1905-09-13

ffcer was permitted to visit the cabin,
and after negotiations lasting an hour
he was told that he and his fellow Of
ficers had the alternative of leaving
the steamer or beinS blown up with
her
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1905-09-13
VISITED sUg-TREAsURY.
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw in
New York.

New York. Sept. 12.-Secretary Of
the Treasury Shaw visited the sub
treasury today and conferred with As
sistant Treasurer Fish. He declined TO
discuss the state Of the national
finances.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-08-31

AS the liner cleared the heads and
the heavy swell of the open Atlantic
became noticeable, dinner was served
The .twenty-siX places at the captains
table were filled, and as the soup ap
peared the captain addressed his table
companions.
Il trust that all twenty-five of you
Will have pleasant trip" he said
"and that this little assemblage OF
twenty-four will reach port much ben.
emitted by the voyage. l look upon
these twenty-five smiling faces as a
father upon his family, for / am re,
sponsible for the lives of this group
OF nineteen. / hope all fourteen OF
you will join me later In drinking to q
merry trip. believe we seven fellow.
passengers are admirably suited to
each other. and / applaud the judg-
ment which chose from the passenger
list these three persons for my table
You and /, my dear sir, are"
The captain chuckled
Here, steward, bring on nv fish
and clear away these dishes. "--Chica.
20 Journal
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-08-31

What is believed by antiquaries TO
be the oldest paper book In existence
is the RED Book of Lynn, an ancient
register belonging to the corporation
OF Kings Lynn. England. This vol
ume is known as the Red Book" from
its original binding having been of
that color. The first entry is tran
script of the will of Peter de Thorndon,
burgess OF Lynn, dated 1909. The lat
est entry is dated in the fifteenth year
Of King Richard III. Fifty years ago
the book was repaired and rebound.
and the leaves, which age had reduced
to a loose, ibrous substance, were
carefully resized as an aid to preser-
walton.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-08-31
From JAN to tho Bench.

Francis Pemberton (t625-9D was I'm
prisoned in the Fleet for debts con-
tracted during period of youthful eK-
travagance. While In Jail he applied
himself to the study Of law and came
to be regarded as kind Of legal oracle
by his fellow prisoners, who nIcknafhed
him Counselor. With the fees they
gave him for legal advice he bought
books to continue his studies. He then
prevailed upon his creditors to grant
his release from prison that he might
the sooner earn money to pay of his
debts. Called to the bar in 1854, after
brilliant career In the palace court ac
Westminster and subsequently In the
house of lords, he became pulsns
judge. He was knightedAin 1876 aud
ultimately, on the dismissal of Scroggs.
was made lord chief justice in 1881.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-08-31

The Rev. Mr.. Livingston tells this:
"a friend Of mine down In one Of
the small towns of Georgia" said Mr..
Livingston "hss many proteges among
the people In the mountain country
near. Several years ago there was a
long dry spell in Georgia. At about
the beginning OF 1t the wife of one or
the mountaineers died The discon-
ISOLATE husband followed her to the
grave, and was the last to leave the
burying ground. His footprints re-
manned, large and distinct, in the clay
beside the grave. Six weeks afterward
my friend drove out to see how the
widower was doing. He was found
sitting I'm the door of bis cabin, staring
hopelessly at the cloudless sky.
Eff hit would only turn in an rain,
he said L wouldn't ask notbin' OF mo-
body
The dry weather is bad for the
crops, the visitor remarked.
faint crops, said the widower,
hits Miss Seliny Johnson. She swears
she won't marry me till it rains
"Why notT the visitor asked.
"'She lows it wouldn't be shown
proper respect for my first wife to
marry before my tracks in the grave
yard is washed out. | shore do wish
hit would turn in an rain. been
courtin' her six weeks. Good Lord. q
man KANT walt on the weather for
ever BROOKLYN Eagle.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-08-31

Missouri Is to have number or new
county systems Of rural free delivery,
chiefly In the northwestern part Of the
state.
The Ninth Indiana district has more
rural routes than any other congress.
sional district having a total of 2o1.
The Eighth Indiana district comes Sec
ond. with 1885,,
Government officials In chaRge of
rural free delivery business have been
encouraging the farmers to name
their places. When the postmaster
got list from Spring Prairie, H., he
found that some OF the names adopted
made unique collection. William
Vaughn called his place Indiana
Run" E. IL. Merrick chose Heaven
on Earth" T.. w. Merrick selected
"Woodchuck Hole" Orris Pratt's
home is Saints Rest" and w. @.
Derthick lives OH "Pious HILL"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-08-31
It will wash and not rub off
This complexion all envy me;
It's no secret so Ill tell
Take thou Rocky Mountain Tee
DR.. w. j. Comfy & Son.
window Cleaning Made Easy.

A very simple contrlvance will
greatly lessen the labor Of the window
cleaner, and enable her to stand firm.
ly on the floor all the time. 1t is made
from an old broom, which Is no longer
In the state to be of any use for sweep.
ing. Cut off what bristles remain,
leaving the wood bare. Onto this
wood nail firmly strong, fiat piece
OF board about one foot long and eight
INCHES wide. This should then be Gov.
cred with two of three thicknesses of
house flannel, fastened to it by tin.
tacks, which can be easily taken out
with a nail-claw whenever the flannel
has to be renewed. The same sort OF
contrivanee is useful for polishing the
windows, but for this purpose wash
leather or linen should be used.