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Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-07-21

Knob, and Is about nine miles from Knob station, on the Southern Pacific railroad At this point occurs the only rock formation along the whole lower stretch of the Colorado river. This was what was needed In the construc- ton of permanent headworks. But 1t required an enormous amount of heavy work to put in these gates. It meant a cutting of about 26 feet below ground level and 4l feet in all through solid rock. At the eastern edge of the head gates the work had to be driven to a depth of IS feet more than this through moving qulcksand. almost impossible to handle, before the bedrock was reached. The deposit here Is of river silt, and immense pumps had to be used all the time to keep the water from rising above the men at work, and every device also had to be used to keep the silt from sitting continually into the excavation.
 UNDERTAKING OF MAGNITUDE
 There are in all eleven of these gates. With the navigation gate at the eastern end of these works there are altogether twelve gates. The regular intake gates are what are known as radial gates. The navigation gate is intended to per init the considerable-sized boat used by the California Development com pany to pass in and out of the canal.
 There are series uf gates worked from the high framework which go one after another down into the water and cut off the stream when it is de- sirable, or by raising them one after another, finally the stream rushes through unimpeded. and the boat can enter the canal or leave 1t, as the case may be. The regular intake gates are l2xl2 feet. Each gate represent ing IA square feet, the eleven gates give a total capacity of 1884 square feet. Under normal conditions, the flow of the Colorado river Is between 4OOO and 5000 cubic second-feet. These eleven gates will carry the en- tire flow of the river at a normal stage of-the water During the recent floods
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-07-21

which have been working so much de- structlon the flow of the river has run as high as looo 900 cubic second-feet.
 By the time the low-water stage comes In the fall the intake canal from the new headworks to the river will probably be completed and the canal below the headvorks will be also en- larged in capacity, so as to carry all the water passing through the gates, and the Colorado below this intake will be practically the dry bed of the stream. Then work will be carried on with the utmost vlgor to construct a permanent dam at the big inbreak near the international boundary line. and the old channel will be thoroughly deepened so as to give capacity for the Colorado, even when 1t Is running bank full with flood water, as It has been doing during the past summer.
 There has been, perhaps, nothing undertaken In modern hydraulic engln- eering calling for the skill and energy with which the California Development company has been taxed during the past summer in Its efforts to turn this mad stream from the fertile valley of the Colorado sink into Its natural course in order to find Its way to the Gulf of California. First and last, the Cali fornia Development company will be called upon to spend not less than $1OO,oOO in this great undertaking.
 The work of constructing the intake was In the hands of Contractor Carl Leonhardt, who had 1t under the su- pervision of T. F Osborn.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-07-21

On Wednesday of last week a party consisting of c. N. Perry, of the Cali fornia Development company; L. F.. Farnsworth, superintendent, and w. A.. Van Horn. a director, of Imperial Water Go. No. 1; c. R. Wade, super intendent of Water Go. No. 5; William Brandenburg, of the California Mexi- can Land and Cattle company, and Fred Fuller, a Heading farmer in Water Go. No. 1 left on trip of inspection and investigation to the Alamo channel above Sharps heading. They went LID by team, taking two good, strong boats with them They crossed the Alamo at Sharp's heading and went out past the headgates of Water com panies Nos. 5 and 7, and thence 10 the mesa, and along on top of the mesa to a point some IS miles or more south east of Sharp's heading. Here they unloaded their boats and camped for the night. From the point on the mesa where they camped they could see over considerable of the country to the south and east and could easily trace the courses the water has flowed through during the flood that Is just now subsiding. From their observa
 lion it was not believed that any water was leaving the Alamo channel west of the Quail river outlet except such as they would find by coming down the channel from this point. So, on Thursday morning early the party took to the boats and started down the stream examining Its banks and look inc for the place where the water breaks over to New river. They all expected to find this at Beltran Slough which was known to be an open slough leading out from the Alamo channel and dlscharelng Its water through Vari- ous wasteways into New river. For several miles along the Alamo chan nel in that part of Its course the water was still above Its banks In many places and was spread over considerable low, brushy land. Arriving at Beltran Slough they were much surprised to find Its course almost entirely clogged by young willows, arrows weeds and jules to such an extent that only small amount of water was leaving the Alamo channel at that place. After making as good an inspection at this point as they could on account of the brush aud thoroughly satisfying them selves that no considerable amount of water was leavn the channel at that point the party again manned their boats and resumed their journey aown the stream. Below Beltran slough the channel narrows somewhat with better defined banks and channel
 nd a good stiff current Coming along
 nder full speed the occupants of the
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 tough leading off to the north, but as
 he main channel kept on In due
 esterly course with a good strong
 urrent they kept to 1t. In few min
 les they ran out of the timber and
 le appearance of the banks on both
 des underwent a marked change.
 he channel also spread out and got
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Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-07-21
Representatives of Water Companies and C.
 D. Co. Examine Alamo Channel
The Party Travels Many Miles by Boats and Learn Many New Facts Concerning the Situation! All Unite in Reporting
 Water Supply Safe

the stream and got out to investigate. They soon decided that Ii was the break from Alamo to New river they were navigating and that what they took for slough leading off to the north was in reality the channel of the Alamo river leading to Sharp's head ing. After looking over the situation from the top of the clay hill and learn ing all they could from that point of view the party again took to the boats. Messrs. VanHorn, Wade and Fuller to toll back up to the outlet and there take the channel to Sharp's heading and Messrs. Perry, Farnsworth and Brandenburg to follow the stream across from the red clay hill to New river Messrs. VanHorn, Fuller and Wade completed their journey without further incident, arriving al Sharp's heading in the evening. They state that at least three fourths of the water in the channel is leaving 1t at this break, which is about six or seven miles above Sharps heading and at place where apparently no water ever overfowed before. Ii is their opinion that the water Is as deep in the outlet as it is in the channel and that as the water volume decreases the flow coming to Sharp's heading will decrease. But that it will be a small matter to build dam across this out let and confine all the water at low stage to the channel leading to Sharp's heading for the reason that the fall Is greatest coming that way Their re- port Is reassuring in that while they all agree that some work may be neces- sary to keep the water coming in suf- flcient quantity when it gets low they all agree that the work can be easily and quickly done and will be effective. Messrs. Perry, Farnsworth and Bran denburg made the trip across the over flowed country and arrived at Calexico some time Friday They report that the water spreads out over the country in great way, being four or five mtles wide In some places and not having any channels. They however dscov- cred new channel of New river or rather one they had not known Of be- fore.
 Their report agrees with that of the other party concerning the water situ- alton In the Alamo river and our ablll- ty to control It. Mr. Perry is also quoted as saying that by the route the channel would be most liable to take. New river still had about fifteen miles to erode before the big channel it is cutting would reach the Alamo river. The overpour In New river beyond Mexlcali has cut away the long rail road bridge over the old channel of New river and has advanced its chan nel we'll back toward Packard station. The water seems to be dividing up in- to several small channels and does not appear to be cutting very fast at any place. The large channel that runs over near Signal Mountain Is carrying quite a large per cent of the water, but does not appear to be cutting back very fast, Ii Is reported as be- Ing somewhere in south of Packard, but is not believed to have tapped the
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-07-21

Prof. w. Olin Lowe announces his candidacy for the office of tax collect or of San Diego county, subject to the decision of the Republican county con- vention. Prof. Lowe is strongly en- dorsed by his friends in the back coun- try and is making winning canvass. Should he be successful in his ambi- tions the county will be well served, for Prof. Lowe is well equipped for the position to which he aspires.
 Ice cream treezers at Fl Centro De- partment store.
The Newtown bee., 1906-11-09
WESTON.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES

UNCONSTITUTIONAL CdU HCH NOTES.
 The Oongregational church has appointed Miss Annie Fitch and Dea A. 0 Bradley dele gates to the annual meeting of the General Conference of Congregational churches ot Connecticut. on November 1915, at Nauga- tuck.
 D. o. Chase attended the installation serv- ices of Rev Dr McE' 'arland, at the South Nor walk Congregational church, on Tuesday, as delegate from the Weston Congregational church.
 Jacob Faulhaber and daughter. Miss Susie, have returned to New York for the winter.
 Miss Annie Fitch, has visited in Bridgeport
 Edxrrd . Bradley. for%srly St this1place. is
 Frederick Banks and sop, Willis, spent Sum- day at Greenfield Hill.
 the guest of his nephew, James Ooley.
 Mir and Mrs Frederick Burritt entertained MT and Mrs Leroy Meeker of Weetport on Sunday. Clinton MOrehOuse of Greenfield Hill has also spent 8 few days at the Burrit1 SMrs Josephine Fitch of Bridgeport spen, oyer Sunday with her sister. Mrs Frank P
 Harry aterbury returned to Stamford o1 Monday. after spending Sunday at his home
 Mrs M E. Sutton and Mrs M. E: Godfrey entertained Bridgeport friends on Sunday.
 Miss Ethel Beers entertained Miss Minnie Kennel of Westport, over Sunday. ing trip in Massachusetts.
 Mrs Horace Fanton has recovered from g
 Mir and Mrs Charles E. Gregory and Mir Frederick Weed of Norwalk were Sunday guests at the residence of Oscar Rudd. ,, preach in the Congregational church on Sun. day mOrhing
The Newtown bee., 1906-11-09
LYONS PLAINS.
LOCAL NOTES OF INTEREST.

LOCAL NOTES OF INTEREST.
 The Evening Whist club met with MT and Mrs Kellogg, Halloween. Ghosts were in abundance. During the evening the wedding anniversaries of two couples present were celebra- ted. Many tricks were played on them. Prizes were won by Mrs Marvin, ladies' Mr Sherwood, gentlemen's first: MT Kellogg, gentlemen's second. All re- port a good time. The next meeting will be with MT and Mrs H. Hurlburt.
 The neighboring boys bad good time, Halloween, mixing things up among the teams at the Whist party at MT Kellogg's. Some of the party went home with the back wheels on the front axles. Others found an ex- change in robes and blankets,
 Frank Nichols and Wallace Brown spent Sunday at their homes here.
 MT and Mrs J. Nc Carthy had as guests on Sunday MT and Mrs Thomp- son of Weston.
 Mrs Frank Lyon and Mrs William Burr were calling on friends here, Sun cher Lockwood of Greenfield, who is " A district school meeting was held in the schoolhouse, Saturday evening. to see about building new school. house. There was no decision made.
 Albert Moore is the proud owner of a motor wheel, a recent purchase.
 Theo Wright is spending a few days with MT and Mrs Gerhart. He and Albert are enjoying the hunting and have bagged several fine birds, also squirrels.
 O.. E. Patchen is drawing logs for the large barn to be erected for Mir Frank Powell.
The Newtown bee., 1906-11-09
Soil

Impoverished soil, like impov- erished blood, needs a proper fertilizer. A chemist by analyz- ing the soil can tell you what fertilizer to use for different products.
 If your blood is impoverished your doctor will tell you what you need to fertilize it and give it the rich, red corpuscles that are lacking in it. It may be you need a tonic, but more likely you need a concentrated fat food, and fat is the element lacking in your system.
 There is no fat food that is so easily digested and assimi- lated as .@....
The Newtown bee., 1906-11-09

The overceat question is one which the average man is disposed to put off until the mercury consistently refuses to rise in the tube, and then he often answers it hastily and repents at lei sure. It is always good'rule to buy an overcoat early in the season and to buy 1t of firm whose name has been made good by the clothes that bear it. full seasOn's wear and also certain of getting the best coat his money can possibly buy. The range of styles shown by Mejgs & Go. include the al- ways popular Chesterfield model, a three-quarJer coat of conservative shape; the Ryton, a distinguished gar. ment in the finest fabrics, and the
The Newtown bee., 1906-11-09

Some of the friends in Sandy Hook will re- member Mir and Mrs Bartlett. as they fre- quently visited in Sandy Hook with the late Mr and Mrs Wheeler and family. Mrs Bart lett Twas 8 sister of Mrs Emily A. Bennett's father, who died in August, ls46. William Bartlett was one of Milford's oldest and most respected citizens. MT Bartlett was g; from the troubles incidental to ad eanced age, He was born in Portland, near Mlddletown. Conn.,, in 1Sl6 He went to New Haven when sti'l 8 young man, and remained there until
 1856, where he moved to the New Haven turn ptke looking out for his farm until about two years ago. when he moved to Milford, and made his home with his daughter, Mrs Josiah Law. MT Bartlett was converted oyer 65 years ago: and since then has always been 3 church. At his homo the minister and his wifo always received hearty welcome: and Mrtand Mrs Bartlett were always ready to give of their means to help the church. As iong as they were able both attended the services on Sunday. Only 3 short time ago, Mir Bartlett attended the afternoon service In
 in the Metho list church, Milford. on Sunday.
 had passed the ''th rec score and ten'' mark and he took an active part, giving an earnest
 testimony. He was truly "stand by" and
 gave not only counsel but money, whenever needed. He was also an old-t1me Christian. who believed in actual conversion, and In all the duties and privileges that pertain to church membership. His wife, with whom he had lived for over 55 years passed away three years ago, and so the nome coming" in the him, with his beloved companion of so many years, of sunshine and rain, pleasures and sorrow, waiting for him, to welcome him as of yore.
The Newtown bee., 1906-11-09
hAWLEYVlLLE.
PERSONAL CHAT.

We are glad to see that R. l.. Tough tons rheumatism is somewhat im- proved at this writing, he being able to resume his duties, taking trip to Roxbury on Thursday. This was the first he has been out for 10 days.
 Mrs A. B. Pixley took 8 trip to Bridgeport on Saturday.
 Several from Sandy Hook, Danbury and vicinity spent Halloween at the Hawley ville. Inn, where they were en- joyably entertained by Mrs E. B. Drew.
 Miss M. Blackman spent Saturday night and Sunday in Bridgeport visit- ing friends.
 Amos Hawley has been very busy, the past few weeks, turning out cider for our good citizens, to make vinegar from. He says it does beat all how much they use.
 MT Platt has been trying to find out where he got so many large kerOsene oil barrels, but the boys will have g by the decorations on George Bakers roof. It might have been good ad- vertisement to have left them there.
 o. w. Halstead visited his parents near Poughkeepsie, N. Y., on Thurs day. Wonder why this Is so regular. Mrs George Higgins has been enter taining her brother, James Walsh, of Fairfield, for the past few days
 c. A. McPherSon and E. l.. Pierce spent Saturday hunting in the hills around the home of the latter. Their success has not been reported yet.
 William Collins felt himself called to Danbury on Halloween to witness the pranks of the youngsters of that place. Will says that he had a great time.
 Miss Bessie Bowman spent Sunday in Danbury.
 We wondered why Ralph Twoddell was out so early on Monday morning, but when popular young teacher |alighted from the train we saw the reason.
 Our road master has been doing good work on the drives in this village. They were sadly in need of 1t, too.
 Charles sa Wolfrheuben called on friends in Danbury, Sunday evening.
 E. L.. Pierce visited Towantic again on Friday night.
The Newtown bee., 1906-11-09

Varsity model. form fitting, with deep center vent and pleated side seams. These three styles are shown in a wonderfully wide range of new weaves and novelty coatings, mostly confined to Meigs & Co.,, and in wide range of prices, from ten dollars to fortysfive dollars. The man who faces the over coat question can solve it simply and profitably to himself by visiting the selection from the. largest stocks of the best overcoats the town affords.
The Newtown bee., 1906-11-09
FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
GREENFIELD HILL
A SOCIAL EVENT.

A SOCIAL EVENT.
 The members of the Greenfield Hill Country club spent very enjoyable evening at their club room on Hal. lowe'en, Wednesday, October 31, and they all had fun galore The Jack-o'- lanterns looking out from each win- dow presented a weird appearance. The interior of the building was very prettily decorated with autumn leaves and Jack-o'-lanterns. There was a great variety of costumes worn by the members. Miss Maud Wilson took the prize for the prettiest costume. Her costume represented rose bud. Mrs Fred Wakeman was awarded the prize for the most comical costume. MT Williams was awarded the prize for the most unique costume, 1t consist ing of hat and suit all made of corn husk. There were many other curious and funny costumes which the judges deemed worthy of honorable mention. Music was furnished by the club or chestra during the evening. Refresh ments were served and the occasion was one long to be remembered.
The Newtown bee., 1906-11-09

Piles quickly and positively cured with Dr ShoOp's Magic Ointment. It's made for piles alone-and 1t does the work surely and with satisfaction. Itching, painful and protruding or blind piles disappear like magic by its use. Large, nickel capped glass jars, soc. Sold and recommended by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney; P. J. Garvin, Bethel; s. J. Parks, Trumbun.
The Newtown bee., 1906-11-09

John Patterson is digging the cellar for a two-story addition to his house. Abraham Klein is to do the carpenter work.
 J. w. Treadwell, w. B. Mallett and l.. B. Mallett spent several days hunt ing in Kent and vicinity, last week.
 Mrs Howard Peck visited her moth
The Newtown bee., 1906-11-09
PLATTSvILLE-
HOYDEN'S HILL.

The next meeting of the Ladies' club will be with Mrs David Hall. November II.
 MT and Mrs Eli Jennings have visited her parents in Bethel.
 Mrs L. A. Jennings spent nearly a week with Mrs Bradley Jennings of Congress street.
 Leroy Clark has 8 hired boy.
 Mrs Eli G. Jennings is entertaining her sis- ter. Miss Daisy Peck, of Bethel.
 Fred Barber. Jr., ard Miss Clara King of Burr street were married in Bridgeport. November 1. They took a wedding trip to Manchester. N. H.
The Newtown bee., 1906-11-09

Therefore, when your kidneys are weak or out of order, you can understand how quickly your entire body is affected and how every organ seems to fail to do its duty.
 If you are sick or "feel badly" begin taking the great kidney remedy, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, because as soon as your kidneys are we'll they will help all the other organs to health. A trial will convince anyone.
 If you are sick you can make no mis- take by first factoring your kidneys. The mjld and the extraordinary effect of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-R0ot, the great kidney remedy, is soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most distressing cases, and is sold E; ,: ;:;;: $: :;;:; $:: P 5;
 have sample bottle Hons oes..apaeeG by mail free, also pamphlet telling you how to find out if you have kidney or bladder trouble. Mention this paper when writing to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Bing- hamton, N. Y. Don't make any mistake, but remember the name, SwamP-Root, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, and the adp dresa, BinRlaamton. N. X.. bott1A
The Newtown bee., 1906-11-09

Edward B.. Marvin has moved his family and household goods from San dy Hook to WatertOwn, where he will make his home. .-
The Newtown bee., 1906-11-09
Scott's Emulsion
 of Cod Liver Oil

It will nourish and strengthen the body when milk and cream fail to do it. Scott's Emulsion is always the same; always palatable and always beneficial where the body is wasting from any cause, either in children or adults. -.s @'.5
The Newtown bee., 1906-11-09

MT and Mrs William Kutscher and daughter, Viola, passed Saturday in the Park City.
The Newtown bee., 1906-11-09

Next Wednesday evening, Novem- Der IA, at the Country Club rooms the Dramatic club of St Luke's parish in Bridgeport will present the drama {, IA Bunch of Roses" An enjoyable evening is assured to all who attend.
The Newtown bee., 1906-11-09
Often The Kidneys Arc
 Weakened by 0Yer-Work.

Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.
 It used to be considered that only urinary and bladder troubles were to be
The Newtown bee., 1906-11-09

It is reported that Sanford Under hill of Elmwood district, Bethel, has purchased a tract of land in South Center district, and is to build an eight-room cottage on 1t in the near future.
The Newtown bee., 1906-11-09

The best treatment for indigestion and troubles of the stomach is to rest the stomach. It can. be rested by starvation or by the use of good di- gestant which will digest the food eat en, thus taking the work off the stom- ach. At the proper temperature, a single teaspoonful of KodOl will who'll ly digest 5000 grains of food. It re- stomach in shape to satisfactorily per form it's functions. Good for indiges- tion, sour stomach, flatulence, palpi- tation of the heart and dyspepsia Kodol is made in strict conformity with the National Pure Food and Drug Law. Sold by all druggists.
The Newtown bee., 1906-11-09

Walter S. Bradley of Half Way River district was in the Street, Tuesday, dining at the Grand Central hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1906-11-09

The new Pure Food and Drug Law will mark it on the label of every cough cure containing opium, chloroform, or any other stupefying or poisonous drug. But it passes Dr Shoop's Cough Cure as made for 20 years, entirely free. Dr Shoop all along has bitterly opposed the use of opiates or narcotics. Dr Shoop's Cough Cure is absolutely safe even for the youngest babe-and it cures, it does not simply suppress. Get a safe and reliable cough cure, by simply insisting on having pr Shops. Let the law be your protection. We cheerfully recommend and sell it. R.. R. Fl. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; B. Haw- ley & Co.,, Stepney; P. J. Garvin, Bethel; s. J.Parks, Trumbull.
The Newtown bee., 1906-11-09
TASHUA.
AT CHRIST CHURCH.

There will be no service in Christ church for the following two Sundays, November Il and l8 Rev l.. R. Shef- field will be away for two weeks va cation.
The Newtown bee., 1906-11-09

CT, who IS sick in Bridgewater, last week.
 Mrs John Patterson was the guest of Mrs w. B. Mallett, last week.