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The Washington times., 1905-07-17
Crowded Coaches.

Every coach was crowded All the
seats IN the second coach were taken.
and dozen or more men were COM
pelled To stand.
Prof Maurice Francis Egan, of the
Catholic University q Washington, and
John Malone an actor and Shake
spearean scholar. both OF whom are TO
speak at the opening of the summer
school II Ocean City, we're on the sec
ona coach.
The Washington times., 1905-07-17
Preparatory to Leaving Town

Consult Union Trust Co.. 1414 f st. NV,
regarding care of your valuable papers.
etc Safe deposit boxes rented, s. year.
The Washington times., 1905-07-17
DOCTOR JOACHIM
FAILING FAST
Life Work of Great Violin
ist Nearly Done.
REFUSES TO WRITE MEMOIRS
Musician Says 1t Is Too Tiresome
for One to Talk About
Himself
REFUSES TO WRITE MEMOIRS

LONDON July 17.-Much anxiety is
being felt at the falling health of DR..
Joachim, the most famous of living
violinists, who has been exceedingly
feeble ever since he celebrated his
seventy-fourth birthday a few days ago.
The old artist is known and loved
by all Londoners. To the requests
which have been made to have him
write his memoirs. which would be ex-
ceedingly interesting, as he has known
all the puslcie1s. artists, and writers OF
the last fifty ars. DR.. Joachim always
replied that he found it 100 tiresome to
talk about himself
Not long ago a friend reminded him
that the famous pianist Liszt left a
diary after his death.
That is possible" he said. but dur
ing his lifetime he did little but speak
of himself almost continually"
Dr. Joachim IS the only musician who
ever made conquest Of Carlyle. One
day the vloiinist. who was anxious TO
discover how much Carlyle cared for
music, asked him if he knew a certain
celebrated composer. NO" said the
sage. Il don't generally care for musi-
clans, they are an empty windbaggy sort
of people"
The Washington times., 1905-07-17
BATHING BEACH SCENE
OF DOUBLE DROWNING
Rowboat in Little Basin Capsized
Two Coiored Men Lost Their
Lives.

After struggling desperately to keep
their heads above the water long
enough for their companions to rescue
them, George Toy. of 209 Reeves street
northwest. and Lewis York, of 400
Franklin street northwest, both colored
and about nineteen years old, We're
drowned in the presence of several hun
dred men, women, and children at the
bathing beach yesterday afternoon
Together with Lewis Filburn, of 1901
Valley street, Georgetown; Arthur
Hurd. of 426 Liberty street northwest:
Samuel Fletcher. of 1916 New Jersey
avenue northwest. and Herbert Carter.
of 1926 Fourth street northwest. the two
men who lost their lives went rowing
on the river While in the Little Basin
- hlCh is used as the bathing beach,
two of the men tried TO exchange seats
in the boat, and II capsiZed, throwing :
All Of them into the water. The men,
were able to swim. The four tried to
rescue their companions. but owing TO
the weight OF their clothes were unable
to reach them. York and Toy grabbed
At one another, and II IS believed one
pulled the other under the water.
Considerable excitement was caused
al the beach by the accident, and most
If the bathers left the water for fear
OF meeting a similar fate. The life
guards at the beach dived for the
bodies and recovered them without
much difficulty Coroner hewitt gave a
certificate of accidental drowning.
The Washington times., 1905-07-17
CARS ON FIRST STREET
MOVE OVER TRESTLE
Sink in Level Due to Terminal Digging
Necessitates Special viaduct
for Trolley.

Cars Of the Capital Traction Company
now cross First street southeast at B
street on trestle work, owing to the sink
ing Of the street caused by the terminal
station tunnel.
The sinking a the point named began
nearly n week ago. 1t became necessary
TO use wedges TO keep the slot open.
Even with this precautIon tive pIowz
were torn from cars last week.
Saturday night the surface Of the
street directly oyer the tunnel sank per-
ceptibly. Early yesterday morning 8
gang Of men we're put TO work To steady
the tracks. The pavement was removed
and the earth eXcaYated for the full
width OF the tunnel under both tracks
and for several feet on each side
When q f1rmer foundation WIS reach
ed. about I'VE feet below the normal sur
face OF the street. heavy beams were put
under the tracks and strongly braced
trouble.
The railroad people hope there will be
no further sinking. The cars pass over
the trestIes at sGail's pace but there
is no present danger Of an accident
The sink In the tracks Of the Washing
ton Railway and Electric Company at
First and A streets northeast does not
increase perceptibly. The granite blocks
at the side Of the tracks have been re-
moved to relieve pressure on the iron
and there are men on duty constantly TO
grease the slot and occasionally prize
It open with a steel wedge
After the tunnel is completed the con-
tractors will be required to put the
street and paving in good condition.
The Washington times., 1905-07-17
Canadians Would Break
From Mother Country
Spirit of independence Said to Be Spreading
Throughout the Dominion-LoyaIists
Unable to Check This Feeling.

These Americans preach by precept and
example that Canada is able 10 man
age her own affairs without interference
and that il is folly 10 permit the home
government 70 burden the Dominion
with any imperial expenses at all.
There is no doubt that this sort Of talk
has haG, and is having, effect iii some
parts of the Dominion.
Lord Grey's Mission.
Lord Grey, close friend OF the King
and one OF the ablest and most dipto-
matte OF men. has been sent TO Canada
to counEer this sentiment, but the
effect of his presence has not been
perceptible.
There has not been so far as is known
any strong sentiment In favor Of an
nexation 10 the United States nor IN
fact has sentiment in favor of politi-
cal independence crystaIized SO far as
to be threat tening to the union as yet.
but there is a constant and growing
tendency TO cut down the power and
authority of the home government
which NAV well cause alarm
The Washington times., 1905-07-17
TO SWIM NIAGARA'S
MOST WICKED RAPIDS
Feat Never Before Ventured Will Be
Tried Without Life
Preserver.

NIAGARA FALLS, N Y, July IL
For the first time IN the history of the
lower rapids of Niagara river, a swim
ming contest will take place there this
afternoon between Carlisle D. Graham,
of this city, and William J. Glover,
jr. of Baltimore,
The men will dive from Flat Rock. in
the whirlpool rapids. and swim four
miles down to Lewiston landing. This
is the most turbulent part Of the river,
and has claimed many victims.
Despite the protests OF his hackers
and the advice Of veteran rivermen,
Glover declares he will not wear a life
belt Fears are entertained that he can
not make the hazardous trip in safety.
Graham will wear a life pTeseryeT.
Moving pictures win be taken. and
thousands will witness the contest.
The Washington times., 1905-07-17
Thrilling Situation.

The forward truck of the second pas
scnger coach was completely off the
rails and turned at an angle of thirty
degrees wnen AR. Phillips pulled the
emergency rope, The car was bounding
al a fearful rate, and the wheels We're
tearing 0eep furrow in the ties. If
this truck had veered around the least
bit farther. the railroad men say, the
car would have been overturned.
There is only a single track across the
bridge. Whichever way the car toppled
i would have landed ia the river. II is
almost certain that the other coaches
would have been pulled over with it. AT
any rate, nothing short of a miracle
could have held the four following cars
on the rails
The Washington times., 1905-07-17
Birmingham, Ala, Through Pullman

service via Seaboard Air Line. Leaves
Washington 6:25 p. M, arrive BirmIn5
ham next day 9.25 pm. Office 1921 Pa-ave.
The Washington times., 1905-07-17
VIOLENT STORM VISITS
MANY FRENCH VILLAGES

PARIS. July r-Much damage has
been done by a violent storm which
visited the suburbs of Paris, St. Ger
main. Maisons-L.aftte Argenteuil. and
Sanuois.
Trees were uprooted. telegraph poles
broken and tiles and chimney pots
scattered.
Hail fen heavily. some Of the hail
stones being Of record size. There have
been no fatalities.
The Washington times., 1905-07-17
SENATOR CLARK SAID
TO BE MUCH IMPROVED

NEW YORK. July 17-Senator VIII
liam A. Clark passed a comfortable
night following an operation for the
removal of pus from the base Of his
brain and today he Is reported to be pro-
crossing faVOra bly,.
DR.. James McKernon, the Senator's
physician, expressed himself 8 pleased
with the progress Of the patient
The Washington times., 1905-07-17
Nanticoke River Bridge.

NanIoolle river bridge is one of the
longest on the route of the Baltimore
Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway Com
pany, ana crosses the Nanticoke at the
point where it has the greatest depth of
water and the strongest tide. In fact,
the current at this point is SO streng
that several times the bridge has been
badly damaged by vessels being swept
into it with the tide.
It was at this point several Years ago
that the railroad company had TO trans
fer its passengers across the bridge on
foot on account of the damage done by
4 large vessel.
The Washington times., 1905-07-17
Times Want Ad. Branch.

Want advertisements end subscriptions
for The Evening and Sunday Times will
be received at regular office rates al
GoIdenberg's DEPARTMENT store, Seventh
and X streets northwest.
The Washington times., 1905-07-17
Mr.. Phillips Story


I had noticed for about half an hour
that the car in which I was riding was
running unevenly, and it seemed the
farther we went the worst it got. l
afterward learned that it was caused
by the fiange of the left rear wheel of
the front truck breaking off by degrees
as We ran. l spoke to the conductor,
but he seemed TO think it was probably
the springs of the car, but as we neared
the curve at Vienna l noticed that the
car was humping just as We rounded
the curve, In fact. the rear wheels of
the front truck were of the track then,
humping on the ties
I was sitting on the side of the ear
along which extended the safety rope.
a contrivanee which the public seems to
know little of. but with which I was
familiar AS soon as ! felt the car
humping l pulled the rope. At first
the air brake to which il was connect
ed did not respond as the rope had pro-
baby not been pulled since the car was
built Sol then threw my weight upon
It and succeeded in bringing the train
10 standsttn just as the trucks were
about to run off the bridge at Nanti-
coke river.
1.-THE conductor came in and inquired
the trouble and said that he. too. had
pulled the safety rope about the same
time
The Washington times., 1905-07-17

LONDON. July 17.-British statesmen
are alarmed at the reports from Canada
which tell of a growing spirit of inde-
pendence on the part of the Canadians
which it is feared. means the ultimate
breaking away from the mother country
as the United States did more than
century ago.
II is stated on what may be considered
good authority that representations have
been made to King Edward by men high
in the opposition as well as in the gov
ernment. that ii would be we'll if h
were to visit -he Dominion in person Il
revive the waning loyalty Of the Cana
dians. 1t is hardly probable that his
majesty will make the trip. He is not
disposed to essay such a sea voyage
and the long distances by train which
tour of the Dominion would mean. II Is
not improbable, however, that the Prince
of Wales may, within a short time, cross
the Atlantic
Say King Should Come.
Those who look upon the situation in
Canada as serious are insistent, how
ever. that the King should go. They
are not sure that the Prince of Wales
has the magnetic qualities which Edward
possesses in so marked degree, and
which are needed 20 draw CanHda's s
wandering fancies back TO the mother
country
An official of the Colonial office has
this to say:
There is no doubt that the feeling in
Canada that she is able to go it alone
is daily growing stronger. 1t may be
attributed to the influx OF American
capital and American immigration
The Washington times., 1905-07-17
HOW WASHINGT OMAN
PREVENTED WRECK
Felt Broken Truck Bump
ing Along Ties.
PULLED EMERGENCY ROPE
Train Comes to Standstill Just in Time
to Save Car From Falling
Into River.
PULLED EMERGENCY ROPE

Hugh J, Phillips. the Washington man
whose quick action Saturday night
prevented what might have been a
serious railroad accident at Nantlcoke
river bridge on the ocean City flyer,
has not returned home
There were a number of Washington
people on board the train A dispatch
from Salisbury. Nd. gives Mr.. Phillips
story OF how he stopped the train.
The Washington times., 1905-07-17
500 Harpers Ferry, Charlestown, Wiz

chester and return. Leave Baltimore and
Ohio +. r station. Sunday, July %. $50
q m. Beautiful scenery en- route.
The Imperial press., 1905-03-18

B. L. Hutchings, of Brawley, was do- ing business in our city on Tuesday. He reports things moving in the north end and prospect fine for an immense harvest.
 In another column will be found the ad of John Lynch, of Pelutama, Cal, breeder of registered short horns. Some snapshots of his herd can be seen at the PRESS office.
 Rev. J. F. Sloan will hold services in the Christian church Sunday at II 8. m. and 7:30 D. m. Topic for evening, "What will a man give in exchange for himself," or the value ot man. All are invited.
 The windows and doors for the Meth odist church have arrived and carpen- ters are at work putting them in and completing the carpenter work on the building. The tower will be furnished in a few weeks and the building will be ready for the plasters. It is hoped to dedicate the last of May.
The Imperial press., 1905-03-18

Rev. H. c. Mullen will occupy the Methodist pulpit Sunday morning and night. The subject of tie morning hour will be, "The Way, Truth and Life". At night the Whiskey Traffic in Imperial will be discussed with special reference to the duties of citizen ship as related to the suppression of the illicit traffic of liquor.
 Needed Some Clothes
 "Wednesday afternoon while J. H. Beck was attending court in Imperial, Mexican by the name of Jose Alvaria wandered to the formers ranch about mile north of the city. He walked into the house without an invitation and helped himself to Mir. Beck's Sun day clothes and pair of shoes. He then turned his footsteps toward 1m- perial where MT. Beck saw him and recognized his wearing apparel on the form of the Mexican. He mediately informed Jake Meadows who proceeded for Mir. Thief and found him about two miles north of the city headed for Brawley. A good sized butcher knife was also found concealed in the clothing of the hombre.
The Imperial press., 1905-03-18

FOR RENT-240 acres 3 miles north of Holtville, being s w IA and s l-2 of N. w. IA Sec. 10 T. 15 R. l5. To party putting entire tract in summer crop, I will lease until Oct: l, 1905. Rent free and water paid. 16O acres is bordered and ditched. Also, on same terms, 160 acres 4 miles north west of HOltville in Sec. IS. Address Frank Cambern, 1277 Bellevue ave. Los Angeles, Cal. *mar ll-apr 29
The Imperial press., 1905-03-18
HoIton-Interurban Railway.

Trains leave Imperial daily, 9 a. n1. Arrive Holtville 9:35 a. m. Leave Ho1tville daily, 1880 p. nj. Arrive Imperial 2:O5 p. Ill.
The Imperial press., 1905-03-18

FOR SALE--We are offering for sale, at very reasonable price, one Houser Haines Harvester, built in 1903, and used only one season. This harvester is adapted to work on side hills, as well as level land. Can
 be inspected at Jamul ranch. Address all inquiries to Southern California Mountain Water Company, Union
 Building. San Diego, Cal. *marlS-apS
The Imperial press., 1905-03-18

Varney's.
 A poor politician remains poor all his days.
 Ladies can now buy the Radcliff shoe at Varney's.
 Furniture at less than cost at Mitchell & Holman's.
 Brighter days are coming, the days of harvest will soon be here.
 Ladies, if you want to see some lovely summer goods, call at Varney's. Large line just received.
 Wm. Kelly, the nursery man has been in Imperial most of the Week look ing after his business
 Many people from other towns in the Valley were in Imperial this week at tending the Anderson trial.
 Charles E. Scott returned the first of this week from Los Angeles where he has been making final proof.
 w. O. Emerson, Treasurer of the Emerson Realty Company, spent few days in the Valley this week.
 A line of coffins, shrouds, and necesa- ry articles for burial for sale at Mitchell & Holman's at less than cost price.
 If you need anything in the line of furniture, be sure and get the prices ot Mitchell & Holman's closing out sale.
 The recent showers are greatly bene- fitting Eighth street, packing down the clods of dirt and making smooth road.
 Mrs. Holman is closing out her furni- ture at cost. If you need anything in this line come early while the price is good.
 Rocking chairs, plain chairs, three iron beds, springs, cots, and many other things are going at less than cost at Mitchell & Holman's.
 Ira Aten, wife and four children arrived Wednesday night from San Diego, and will make Imperial their future home.
 Almost every citizen in Imperial was summoned to appear before the Re- corder's' court this week. "Many are called but few are chosen.
 Mrs. Grace Srack will meet those, who desire to take elocution lessons, at the school house Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock, March 20, O5.
 MT. and Mrs Geo. Thing, who have been visiting in the Valley for the past three weeks, left last Saturday for Yuma where they will reside in the future.
 C.F. Emery, Deputy County Assessor who has been doing the Valley for the past few days spent couple of days in Imperial this week.
 A social will begiven tonight at Heber by the Sunday school. Everybody is invited to have good time and get ac- quainted.
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The Imperial press., 1905-03-18
IMPERIAL
Train Time.

Leave for old Beach 4:Z7 a. ni., and 4:lO p. ni. Due to arrive from Old Beach 7:5S a. ni.' aud SOS D. I'll.
The Imperial press., 1905-03-18
MISCELLANEOUS

WRITING tablets and all kinds of sta tionary at Moor's Ice Cream Parlor.
 Feb 25 If
The Imperial press., 1905-03-18

FOR SALE--Chickens; hens and young chickens; Plymouth Rocks. Arthur Razey, 8% miles SW of I'm perial. *mar IS.
The Imperial press., 1905-03-18
Flea--Fly-Flew

Flea-Fly-Flew
 A fly and flea in flue imprisoned. Says the fly to the flea, Let's flee" Says the flea to the fly, Let's fly. So they both flew through flaw in the fue.-Shakespeare.
 Broke His Arm
 R. E. Wills, of Brawley, was thrown from his horse and broke his arm Mon day of this week. He was riding one horse and leading another when the animals began to kick each other and in the combat he was thrown to the ground. Dr. F. J. Bold was called and set the arm. Mir. Wills left Tuesday morning for Los Angeles.
 A Millinery Store
 Mrs. H. Sangster will open q millinery store in the Garner block today, Satur- day, March IS, and invites the ladies to inspect her excellent stock of goods. This is the first exclusive millinery store ever opened in Imperial and will, no doubt, be well patronized. The latest styles for ladies and children will always be found at Mrs. Sangster's.
 The New Druggists
 The Imperial Drug Store, of which Dr. Paul $. Anderson was proprietor, has been recently sold to Dr.. Holtzman and wife of Los Angeles. They are permanently located in Imperial and will run first-class up to-date place. They are progressive and should receive the support of the community. Dr. Hotzman and his wife are both graduate opticians. Their ad appears in another column.
 Watering Horses In Norway
 It is said that in Norway bucket of water is always placed within reach of a horse when he is taking his allowance of hay. ct is interesting" says the writer, "to see with what relish they take sip out of one and a m"uthful of the other alternately, sometimes only moistenlng their mouths, as any rational being would do while eating q dinner of such dry food. broken winded horse is scarcely ever seen in Norway" A Meeting Place
 At the last meeting of the Board of Directors of Imperial Water Company No. l, they issued an order to extend the Company's building 15 feet on the north and add story on tor. The object in the improvement is to make a meeting place or hall of the upper story, which will be 40x50 feet. This is good move for at present we have no public meeting place, only the store rooms, when one chances to be vacant. Model Changes Hands
 Frank A. Marek, who was recently proprietor of the Model Ice Cream Par for and Confectionery store, made an assignment of his place of business to the wholesalers board of trade. D. c. Huddleson, who is the largest creditor, has paid off the remaining claims and taken possession of the place. He is now selling eff the goods and fixtures at cost, and is also offering the building for sale. Anyone wishing a business loca- ting in Imperial will do well to look him up.
 Worse and More of it
 A crowd from Holtville numbering about fifty arrived in our city on a special train Sunday afternoon about l o'clock to witness ball game between the boys of the Eastside and the sturdy, ever-readv inVincibles of Imperial It
The Imperial press., 1905-03-18
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
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WANTED-Special representative in this and adjoining territories in con- nection with the Wholesale Depart of solid financial standing. Salary
 $2l weekly with expenses, paid each
 Monday by check direct from head quarters. Expenses advanced; posi- tion permanent. We furnish every thing Address, The Columbia, 63O Monon Building, Chicago, III. feb4-tf
The Imperial press., 1905-03-18

FREE STORAGE-For good piano in
 brick building during summer. Il. Sangster, Garner block. mar. lo'tf
The Imperial press., 1905-03-18

WANTED-A bright energetic woman-woman's work. Permanent position. Old established business house of solid financial standing. Salary SIP to SIS weekly, with ex- penses, paid each Monday direct from headquarters. Expenses advanced. We furnish everyt hing. Address, Secretary, 82O Monon Block, Chicago, Illinois. Feb 4-tf
The Imperial press., 1905-03-18

FOR SALE-One latest improved, new, Singer Sewing Machine. Price, $35. Inouire at Phil Strickler's barber shop.
 Mar 18-tf.
The Imperial press., 1905-03-18

WANTED-Stock on good barley pas- ture, one and half miles north west of Imperial. All fenced. Adam Bros.
 #Feb 18-mar II
The Imperial press., 1905-03-18

A fly and flea in fue imprisoned. Says the fly to the flea, Let's flee". Says the flea to the fly, "Let's fy". So they both flew through flaw in the ue.-Shakespeare.
The Imperial press., 1905-03-18
Broke His Arm
A Millinery Store

Mrs. H. Sangster will open millinery store in the Garner block today, Satur- day, March Is, and invites the ladies to inspect her excellent stock of goods. This is the first exclusive millinery store ever opened in Imperial and will , no doubt, be well patronized. The latest styles for ladies and children will always be found at Mrs. Sangster's.
The Imperial press., 1905-03-18

FOR SALE-Settings of turkey eggs.
 Address Fuller Bros.. Heher. feb25-tf
The Imperial press., 1905-03-18

WATCHMAKER-W. J. Mitchell, next
 to Dr. Walkers, 9th St. feb IS If
The Imperial press., 1905-03-18

FOR RENT Furnished bed room.
 Apply to F. G. Ravens. feb II If
The Imperial press., 1905-03-18

PIANO-On easy terms standard make. Apply at this Office. feb 25-tf