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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27
Onions We're Cheap.

New York, Dec. 27.-Onions were sold at
bargain in New York today. The chief
of the seizure division of the customs
onions which arrived on the steamer
Erika, and on which the consignees re-
ordinarily sell at from il to Is cents. the
total amount realized being s499. 10, only a
little over half the amount of the duty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27
Sunday Liquor Seller Acquitted.

Chicago, Dec. 27-The jury in the
case of Thomas Chamales, the first sa-
loonkeeper to be placed on trial for vio-
lation of the Sunday closing law, today
returned verdict Of not guilty. This
was the second trial of Chamales the
first jury having disagreed after being
out "a hours. The second jury was
locked up Is hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27
OuarterIy Dividend Declared.

Boston, Dec. 27.-The directors of the
United States Smelling, Refining and
Mining company declared a quarterly
dividend today on the common stock
O. 1 per cent and IL per cent on the
preferred The dividend on the COM
mon stock three months ago was IL
per cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27
Henrv WuIH Is Dead

Chicago, Dec. N.-Henry Wulff, for
mer state treasurer and once a prom
inent Republican politician, died here
today. He recently was released from
a sentence for violation of the postal
laws.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27

o. o. are invited to be at the nest
tonight, Friday evening, Decembe r
%. A banquet will be served to mem-
bers and their families.
NJ. " GAWTHROP, President
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27

Topeka people who like sweet
oranges will ask thier grocerymen for
the Arizona sweet oranges.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27
January, 1908,

No time could be better to start a
systematic saving account. The Capt.
tai Building & Loan association has
the plan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27
onered $1,000 a Night.

"Mr Bryan has a standing offer
from Winnipeg for two nights Tor
$1,000 a night. The managers or the
lecture course there explain that they
could not accommodate all who want
to hear him at a single lecture, and
insist that he shall give them two
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27

one lecture from Bryan in that city and
asked me to cable the reply. MI
Bryan read the letter and then remark
ed That isn't a bad increase; he has
raised the quotations for my lectures
ftbm IS to G5 in three weeks. Just
watch the market, and when the BIDS
reach a reasonable figure take. few
dates
Mr. Bryan did not lecture in Lon
don for money" said Mr.. Wagner.
HE spoke for the American society
on the Fourth of July and at the In
ternational peace congress, where he
made a great sensation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27

F.. lens AoI' tbs North ."opeka co.uu1n me- 4
pc let at the Petro & Noodfo;d d. ug
store, $50 North Kansas avenue. Or call
Ind phone eo1
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06
WOmdn'S Temperance Union

The Woman's Temperance Union of Imperial valley was organized at Imperial last Tuesday. Seventeen delegates from the different towns of the valley were present at the meet Ing. The officers elected were as fol- lows:
 President Mrs. c. Angie Miller. of Braw.ey; vice-president. Mrs, s. T.. Bixby. of Imperial; recording secre- tary. Mrs w. A. Edgar. of Imperial; corresponding secretary, Mrs. c. F. Buttress. of FL Centro; treasurer, Mrs. 1. w. Kramar. of Silsbee.
 Mrs. C. T. Stickney State presi- dent. who had presided at the sessions, made forceful address to close the session.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06
THf POSSIBILITIES

In g1anciag over the market reports in a Los Angeles paper, the first of the week, paragraph attracted the eye of the writer, and after the second reading, the possibilities of the future of this valley began to impress them selves more forcibly than ever upon the mind. The following is the piece in question:
 Bermuda onions were offered again to arrive next week. at the extreme high price of $325 per crate. This Is the first car that Is to be shipped here this season from the Imperial valley and it is said there will be no onions to follow from this source for several weeks; consequently the shippers feel safe in holding the price so high. However. It Is reported by other ship pers that Bermudas will arrive here from another source next week. This will undoubtedly have an easy effect on the market
 From actual experience we now have the effect of early pro- duction of any fruit or vegetable that can be grown here. Just at this time the market is caught short on Bermuda onions and the B1ice is naturally high and the Znperial valley IS in luck to have hem to sell now. By the time tke ether onion growing coun- tries get their supply on the mar ket the Imperial valley farmer will have had his all shipped, the money in his pocket and will be. devoting his time to the growing of early cantaloupes and grapes in order to catch the top market price once more. All the year round there is something that isl
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06

It is now getting along about the time wheu the merchants of Fl Centro aud the farmers iu this vicinity should get together and form a Good Roads Association. The roads of country need to be looked after and 1t is the duty of everyone to take a hand III the work and the best way to accom- plisb results Is through all or ganization of which the sole Ob-
 ,ect IS to see that tue roads are kept in frst-ciasS condition. In other communities throughout California the plan has been found successful and of benefit to everyone. There is lots of hauling ou all the roads of the valley and unless they are looked after carefully and kept ln order they soon become so that 1t Is all most impossible to travel them. With little expense this trouble eau be overcome and the roads will always be d credit to the country. Now is the time to take this matter up and action should be commenced right away to form the organization.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06
Marrying an Opera Company.

The late Aunt" Louisa Eldridge, meeting a reporter on one of the New York papers, learned that Lillian Rus sell was to be married to Signor Peru gini.
 Isn't she cleverw quoth Mrs. FL dridge Why. she first married lead CT of the orchestra, then a composer of comic operas, and now she will wed a tenor. Bless my heart! If she keeps on, she'll have an entire Operatic outfit of her own"
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06
Nerve.

Lazy Larry-Say, lady, I'm dat hun gry don't know wat to do. ain't had nOthln'- Mrs. Goodart-Walk around to the kitchen, poor man, and you shall be fed. Lazy Larry-Aw, say, dats a purity long walk, lady. Couldn't yer hand it out here ist as well?-Catholic Standard and Times.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06
RabY'a Progress.

How is Bilkins' baby boy getting along"
 Fine. was up there yesterday and was surprised to learn that he is be ginning to talk"
 Does he pronounce his words plain Typ
 Not very. They sound like a rail road brakeman calling out stations."- Milwaukee Sentinel.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06
IrrenledlnbIe.

Fan-I wasn't expecting to be called on to say anything, you know, and when the president of the club asked me to make q few remarks I just went all to pieces Nan-YOu remember told you those buttons on the back of your waist wouldn't stand the slightest strain, don't Chicago Tribune.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06
Few Lefthanded PeopIe.

About 94 per cent of otherwise nor nal people use the right hand in pref erence to the left; 6 per cent are left handed, and it is a curious fact that one-thlrd of the per cent are ambi- dextrOus. Portland (Ore) Journal.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06

FOR SALE-One Mccormick header, used only thirty days, good as new; will sell cheap. Information at the Press office. 5ltf
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06

FOR SALE-One team at bargain;
 weight about 21OO pounds; good workers. R. c. Stone, two miles east of Fl Centro In town to-day. 5l
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-HaIf in- terest in so acre claim near Holtville {; 20 acres improved, $25 per acre; would make deal for One-half the claim. H. G. Tracie, South San Francisco. 5l-2
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06

FOR SALE-Almost new, light farm wagon, Fish Bros. make, with bolster springs. Just the thing for canta
 loupes. Enquire at butcher shop, El Centro 44tf
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06
LOST, SPRAYED AND FOUND

TAKEN UP-One light red COW, marked with under bit and slit in left ear. Owner can have same by proving property and paying costs. P. R. Cox, 1H miles southwest of Fl CentrO. *51-3
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06
Classified Liners

Liners under this heading will be in
 serted for 3 cents line each insertion.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06

FOR SALE-Jersey and Holstein cows hefers, calves and steers. Address J. Fred lizards, San Jacinto, Cal. 5l-2
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06

FOR SALE-A few full blood durham bulls at bargain. Call on or address A. c. Ferguson, Holtville, Cal. Tel. 5X2. 30tf
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Full bred White Leghorn eggs for setting. Enquire at El Cen.
 tro Grocery Co.,, Fl Centro. 5lu
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06

TAKEN UP-Came to my place, one COW. Owner can have same by prov ing property and paying costs.
 44tf A. F. Wagner, Silsbee.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06

FOUND-Fox terrier puppy. Owne
 can have property by proving same and paying costs. J. E. Havener, Fl CentrO. 49tf
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06

FOR SALE-Some good thrifty shoats, also q few stock hogs 3 miles east of Ileber. II. Cross. 5lti
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06

FOR SALE CHEAP-One good hay D .ess and one good alfalfa drill. Ad- dress c. F.. Conant, Imperial. 501
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06

The number of our paid circulation
 will be furnished on application
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06

being put on the market which proves to be earlier than other communities can produce. This eliminates competition, but al- ways allows the farmer of this favored locality the best of prices.
 Although the wind blows here considerably during the months of February and March, the weather is not nearly so disagree able as it is where the rains are numerous and the weather is damp and chilly. The winds are becoming less and less each year as more trees and vegetation are grown. This fact is quite mo- ticeable by those who have lived i'll the valley for the last four or five years.
 The ministers of the valley seem to be of progressive dis position. Their idea of couuuct- ing a great gathering or picnic in which all the people of the valley can participate is certain ly a good one. To the casual Ob- server there seems to be a joke on the Imperial Valley Board of Trade where such all idea would ordinarily originate. The plan to visit all the towns 1n order to get all expression from everybody as to the place where the event is to be held is worthy of com- mendation. No harm eau come of the good natured rivalry thus stimulated. Whatever town is selected will no doubt receive the hearty cooperation of the others. The date, probably about the middle of June, is just before the cantaloupe activity and the very warm weather, as good time as there is for such an event. Score one for the gentlemen of the cloth.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06

Entered as secoud-class matter March Sd, 1900 at tke postoltice at El Ceutro, California, auder the Act ef Congress of March 5, 1SP.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06

FOR SALE-Jelsey bull cheap. En-
 quire Heber postOffice. 4ltf
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06

WANTED TO TRADE.-Will trade dity lots in and near Los Angeles for No. 5 water stock c. F. Buttress, at machine shop, Fl Centro. 5ltf
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06

THREE SALESMEN WANTED For our new county, township and rail- road survey of California. Counties, towns and railroad stations are fully indexed with location, population and many other features too numerous to mention Splendid opportunity for energetic men. Rand, McNa(ly & Co.,, Chicago, III. 39tf
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06

s<wsteh the subscription date on your paper.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06
FOR RENT
FOR EXCHANGE

FOR EXCHANGE-S0 acres in No. 7, southeast of Holtville. 40 acres alfal- ia, 40 acres grain or will sell on easy terms. Choice rich land. Address, Geo. Ringo, Ocean Park, Cal. o.l3-tf
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06
WANTED

WANTE D-100 cords of wood. II. H.
 Peterson, Fl Centro, Cal. 52tf
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-04-06

Make all remittances and address all com ul uications to Imperial Valley Press.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-13
GRAND INSTITUTE WILL
HOLD SESSIONS TODAY
BY Associated Press.


STOCKTON, July 12-Owing to large
amount of business the grand institute of
the Y. L. I. failed to complete all business
today, and session will be held tomor-
row to install the following officers:
Grand president, Miss May Concannon,
Livermore.
First vice president, Miss Mary Sullivan,
San jose
Second vice president, Miss Marie Hag-
gerty Sacramento.
Grand secretary and treasurer, Miss
Josephine Malloy, San Francisco.
Grand marshal, Miss Agnes Lynch,
Stockton.
Grand inside sentinel, Mrs. Hugh O'Con-
nor. Eureka.
Grand outside sentinel, Miss Margaret
Phelan, Virginia City.
Grand directors Mrs. Sadie Garvin,
Stockton; Miss Josephine Riordan, San
Francisco; Miss Annie Dolan, Oakland;
Mrs. Nellie Lawlor, Napa; Mrs. Lena
Parretto San Francisco; Miss Lucy
GEMS, Sacramento; Miss Margie Pea
cock, San Francisco; Mrs. Mary Kaunitz,
San Francisco; Mrs. Catherine Mulvaney,
Alameda; Miss Mary Curley, San Fran
CISCO and Miss Mary Eden, San Rafael.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-13
BOTH SIDES OF POSTAL
MAY BE WRITTEN ON
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, July 12-For years
Americans and others have been sending
to the United States from foreign coun-
tries postal cards and post cards (private
mailing cards) with messages written
upon the front as we'll as upon the back
of the cards, although in this country this
advantage has been denied the users of
government postal cards. Some months
ago the United States postal laws and
regulations were amended so as to give
that privilege to buyers of post cards, but
such a concession was not made applicable
to postal cards.
In order to revoke this inconsistency and
to prevent further confusion and annoy
ance to the public, Postmaster General
Meyer today promulgate|. an order effec-
tive August /, 1907, prov ding that the face
side of postal card may be divided by
vertical line placed one-third of the dis
tance from the left end of the card the
space to be used for the address only. A
very thin sheet of paper may be attached
If it adheres to the card, and such postal
may bear both writing and printing. Ad
vertisements, illustrations or writing may
appear upon the back of the card and
upon the left third of the front.
Postals bearing particles of glass, metal,
tinsel or other such substances are de-
clared to be unavailable, except when en-
closed in envelopes with proper postage or
| if treated in such manner as will pre-
vent the materials from being rubbed off
| or injuring the hands of the persons
handling the mails.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-13
CATHOLICS AND TAFT
REACH AN AGREEMENT
BY Associated Press.


WASHINGTON, July IAN agreement
has been reached between the secretary
of war and representatives of the Catho-
lie church in the Philippines regarding
number of important matters of contro :
versy which will obviate the necessity or
proonging threatening and vexatious liti-
cations.
Regarding the landed properties the
agreement provides that the Roman Cath
olic church, through the archbishop of
Manila, shall possess absolute title to the
land and property pertaining to the hos
pital of San Jose, the hospital of San
Juan de Dios, The college of Santa 1sa-
bella.
These properties are valued at 2O66,OOo'
The church relinquishes to the govern
ment of the Philippines all claims and
demands upon the estate of Santa Po-
tencana and upon tl.e hospital and foun-
dation of Santa LazZio, except that the
archbishop is to retain possession of the
block In which the present Santa Cruz
cemetery is situated. The Spanish
Filipino bank dispute was also settled by
which all claims to the exclusive privi-
leges and to note issues beyond the
amount approved by the American gov
ernment are abandoned but on the other
hand, the bank receives the confirmation
without litigation and important privi-
leges.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-13
OPENLY ATTACKS
FRENCH ALLIANCE
Newspaper Supposed to Be Serving as
Mouthpiece of Powerful Off
ciaIs Who Make Eyes
at Germany

BY Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, July 12.-An open
attack upon the French government and
Ambassador Bompard appeared today in
the Novoe Vremya, which week ago
began reviewing and tentatively con-
demning the Franco Russian alliance.
1t is supposed that the paper in this
instance is serving as the mouthpiece of
the powerful court power which is work
ing in favor of closer relations with Ger
many: The editorial is couched in in
temperate and offensive language and
seriously compromises the position of M
Bompard at st. Petersburg.
1t says: Tactics to the point of i'm
prudence have been the behavior of the
ambassador in offering advice unheard in
Russian internal affairs upon which he is
perfect ignoramus. The French gov
eminent has also treated official Russia
strangely, almost hostilely.
1.-The French official press and the Off
cial utterances in the chamber of deputies
have indicated all along that France was
anxious to engage in negotiations with
the new born douma over the head or
behind the back of the government. Such
insincerity and double dealing is calcu-
lated to give open encouragement to the
Russian revolutionists."
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-13
ENGINEER STOPS
HOLDUP ATTEMPT
Turns on Full Steam and Negroes Are
Afraid to Jump for Fear of
Being Dashed to
Pieces

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July PA daring attempt
to hold up and rob freight train on the
Pennsylvania road at Railway, N. j., was
frustrated by Engineer William R. Law
renee The would-be robbers, four ne
groes, were captured after an automobile
chase.
The freight train was approaching Rah-
way, when the engineer saw signal 70
stop. When he did so he was surprised to
see four negroes jump from behind a
clump of bushes and climb on board. One
of the men boarded the engine, while the
other three got on the train. The negro
on the engine ordered that one car be un-
coupled from the train and left behind to
be ransacked by them He threatened
that there would be trouble If the order
was not complied with.
Realizing that fast express train would
be along in a few minutes the engineer
grasped the throttle and set the train
going at full speed while the negro looked
on in amaZement.
Twice the men endavored to jump from
the train, but fear of being dashed to
death prevented them, and they hung on
until the train reached the freight yard
of the company at Waverly, twelve miles
away.
There the men fed into the country but
some policemen who were notified pressed
an automobile into service and the negroes
were soon overtaken and arrested. They
gave their names as Joseph Wilson, John
Johnson, Norman Tobin and Florence
Davis, all of Philadelphia
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-13
SOUTHERN PACIFIC HAS
NO RIGHT TO CHARGE
TOLL OF 5 CENTS A TON
BY Associated Press.


! w. SHINGTON, July ia !
!. case of particular Importance to =
!. San Francisco and the Pacific 4
i coast generally was decided to- !.
< day by the interstate commerce i
i commission, the opinion being i
i rendered by Commissioner Lane. i
J. 1t is what is known as the San =
i Francisco toll case, which involves !.
j. the right of the Southern Pacific =
! company to charge as part of !
!. it's rate to San Francisco a state =
j. toll of 5 cents per ton. 1t appears !
i that the Southern Pacific reaches i
4 San Francisco by two lines, the y
i Ogden route, the traffic by which I
i is ferried from Oakland to San \
i Francisco, and the Coast line, !
!. which enters the city by an all =
!. rail route. !
i The decision orders that the de- j
i fendant, the Southern Pacific =
!. company, shall strike from it's =
\ tariffs applicable to coast line =
4 business that paragraph quoted in :
i this opinion entitled toll at San !
y Francisco, Cal.," and shall cease =
i and desist from making any 4
!. charge for toll at Sa:. Francisco, !
i Cal, when such toll charges are !
i not actually paid by the carrier. =
j. !. i !. i i j. X ]. i \ i i \ 4 \ j i ].
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-13
DOCK FACILITIES
SOURCE OF WORRY
Two Large Private Docks at San Franz
cisco May Be Used by Atlantic
Fleet in Pacific
Waters
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July 12.-Now that the
visits of the battleships of the Atlantic
fleet to the Pacific coast is officially ad-
mitted the gossip of the navy depart
ment touches on the docking facilities
available for the accommodation of those
vessels The navy has but one dock upon
the Pacific coast-that at Puget sound.
which is capable of receiving the large
battleships, the dock at Mare island be-
ing too small for them.
The government has another dry dock
under construction al Mare island, which
when completed will be capable of receiv-
ing the largest of the vessels now in serv-
ice or contracted for. But there is con-
siderable difference of opinion among
naval officials here as to whether, after
all, this dock would be available in view
of the limited depth of water across the
bar over which the vessels have to go
before reaching the navy yard.
Some of the officers think that this can
be done, and cite that the armored cruiser
Charleston went over the bar recently
drawing twenty-four feet. These officers
say that a ship of this kind has a Aeeper
draft than the big battleships, which can
be lightened to the extent of a foot or
more by unloading the greater part of
their coal. Other officers say that the
Charleston when she crossed the bar
The new dry dock at Mare island has
been under construction for almost six
wears. The delay has been a source of
some disappointment to officials here and
now the probabilities are, according to
the official reports received at the navy
department, that it will be almost year
and a half before the dock is ready to be
turned over to the government.
The contract called for its completion
November 90 The government declared
the former contract forfeited because of
the slow progress, and new contract
was necessary under which the work is
now going on.
The new dock will be 72O feet long, 102
feet wide, and 30 feet deep Naval Off
GERS, however, are not giving the question
of docking facilities upon the coast any
serious consideration, for they say there
are two large docks at Hunters Point,
near San Francisco, belonging to private
parties, which the navy may use by pay
ing the charges. One of these would ac-
commodate any American vessel afoat.