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Imperial Valley press., 1907-10-12
U. s. Civil Service
Great Demand for Help In

The following clipping from one ot our big dailies indicates something ot the great demand for help in certain de nartments of the Govt. service: "Uncle Sam is advertising and actually plead ing for help. Such good wages are paid by many corporations and other commercial concerns that stenographers and tvpewriters are in special demand in the Govt. service-so much so that almost any one reasonably well equip- ped for this work has little trouble to secure an appointment in Washington or elsewhere and at salaries of $500 to $500 year to begin with. There IS also a very great demand for Dept. Clerks and others prepared to do cleri- cal work"
 The San Bernardino Business College is said to be the only school in Cal. making a speciality of coaching for the Civil Service and assisting young people to secure Govt. positions. Its work Tn this line is attracting patronage from all parts of California and many other states. This school has arranged with the authorities at Washington to hold in San Bernardino semi-annual Civil Service examinations, for 56 different Govt. positions quite an advantage for those who wish to prepare for Govt employment. And of our readers de- string information along this line can doubtless obtain it by writing the San Bernarnino Business College.
Imperial Valley press., 1907-10-12
Eucalyptus at Beaumont

Dedul0OuJ, Odl., DSpCs 70, A"V''
 An article recently promulgated by D. C. Burson, of Pasadena, formerly of the Department ot Agriculture, regarding the huge profits in eucalyptus culture, has made a pronounced impression upon the land owners in this dis trict with the result that over lures have already been made to Mr. Burson to come here and start eucalyptus grove.
 Likewise, Lewis & Marsh, two Long Beach experts in eucalyptus culture are now negotiating with c. B. Eyer, president of the Beaumont Land & Water com pany, for the requirement. of land upon which to plant 600 acres of trees. Mir. Lewis has been on the ground to learn ot the adaptability of the climate and soil and finds that conditions are ideal not only for the grow ing of all varieties of eucalyptus, but also for the economical mar keting of the wood. The plan outlined by MT. Lewis while here, comprehends the growing of the trees from the seed; transplant ing of them in the spring and the subsequent irrigation and cultivation of the groves for a period of about two years. While the irrigation and cultivation are not to say essential for the suc- cess of the business, still by this means the growth of the trees is accelerated and the profitable period of the business is more quickly arrived at.
 The Long Beach expert also considered it advisable to plant the Towering variety of trees along the land that borders the railroad track for distance of over two miles, so as to bring out the ornamental as well as profitable features of eucalyptus culture. The proximity of the land selected by MT. Lewis to the tracks of the Southern Pa cifc railroad provides cheap and convenient transportation for the wood. At present, cut eu- calyptus demands a high figure for dimension timber and fire wood and there is strong demand for eucalyptus piles, due to the scarcity and high price of pine timber.
 An important innovation in connection with the annual trim ming of the trees is the proposed use of a machine that will press
 the twigs and leaves into wood
 en briquets of convenient size for household use. A Redlands
 mechanic has applied this meth cd in the invention of a machine that adds, it is said, over 33 l.; per cent. to the profits of eucalyp tus growing.
Imperial Valley press., 1907-10-12
DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.


 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior, United States Land Office, Los Angeles, California, Oct. 2, 1907. Notice is hereby given that Archibald Edgar of Imperial, Cal. has filed notice of intention to make proof on his des- ert land claim No. 2429, for the N l-2 s. w. 1-4 Sec 26, Tp. 15 s. R. 13 E., s. B. M., before Clerk of the Superior Court of Imperial Co.,, Cal, at his office at El Centro, on Tuesday, the 18th day of Nov, 1907.
 He names the following witnesses to prove the complete irrigation and re- clamation of said land:
 E. E. Forester, J. A. Marshall, Ar thur Edgar of Imperial, Cal. Monroe Eady of Holtville, Cal.
 FRANL c. PRESCOTT,
 o19-n16 Register
Imperial Valley press., 1907-10-12

DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF
 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior, United
 States Land Office, Los Angeles, Cal, Oct. 2. 1907
 Notice is hereby given that Stella Ferguson of Holtville, California as- signee of Irving P. Silliman, assignee of Helen M. Locking assignee of Fan nie s. Wooley has filed notice of inten- tion to make proof on her desert,land claim No. 2418, for the N. l-2 of the NE IA of Sec. 21 T, 15 s. R' l5 E. $. B. M. before the County Clerk of I'm. perial Co. at Fl Centro the Go. seat of said Imperial :Co. on Wednesday the 4th day of Dec. 1907.
 She names the following witnesses to prove the complete irrigation and reclamation of said land:
 F. M. Ferguson, Purdy Hart. Albert C. Ferguson, George Kendall Of Holt FRANK c. PRESCOTT
 n2-8O Register
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
BUILDS A "HORROR"
WITHOUT ARCHITECT

On one Of the hills OF westchester,
n. Y. there Is slowly rising a struc-
ture Of mysterious and unusual ugliness.
It is four stories high, and is surmounted
on one end by 4 square superstructure,
which looks lige an enormous red brick
packing box Viewed from the front
this building has All the graceful lines
and picturesque beauty Of a canal boat.
Its lateral view looks like a section Of a
cigar factory. Its purpose is not in the
least suggested by its appearance. 1t Is
a summer residence
The owner Of this house designed IT
himself. There could be no doubt Of
, that after one view. A child might
have designed it on a slate at school,
since its proportions are exactly of the
kind that youthful scholars draw with a
slate pencil and write under Il "a
House" 1t would clear -p matters if
the owner should pain. on one OF its
red brick walls. a House"
I've got an architect" he said, the
other day. "Of course. 1 have. He has
an office somewhere. can't recall the
number now. for never go near him.
And let me tell you, young man." he
added, emphatically. "That is the only
way to have an architect. Forget nis
number, and don't go near him-at any
rate until yC.,r house is built"
Such is the advice of the man who Is
prejudiced against the profession. and
has put up the lofty building on the hill-
top as his everlasting protest AGAINST
the architect
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
Taimud Torah Building
Now Being Used by
Congregation.

The past year has been prolific IN new
church edi6ces for those Of the He
brew faith. The Congregation Adas Is
rael viii shortly begin worship IN the
handsome new temple at the corner Of
Sixth and I streets northwest. while but
one block away the congregation Ohoev
Sholom. which purchased and exten-
sively remodeled the Assembly's Pres
byterian Church. has been worshiping
for some months
The latest edihce to be occupied is
the new Orthodox Synagogue Talmud
TOrah, at 467-469 z street southwest,
which only recently was thrown open
70 those faithful ones who for many
days and after many sacrifices were
proud 20 have a temple of worship that
would house their rapidly growing con-
gregatlon and at the same time be a
point OF interest and beauty in the To-
cality
The building, designed by Architect
William B. Webster. presents an orna-
mental exterior. being Of pressed brick.
with limestone trimmings. II follows
out the usual lines Of Jewish syna-
lSogues, having two towers with a
large. central. round stained-glass win
dow representing the Star Of Israel over
the main entrance.
The interior walls are in rough sand
finish, with the ceiling I'm blue AMI gold,
from which four immense brass can
delsbra are suspended At the END of
the temple stands the rabbits platform.
with the ark containing the Book OF
Laws and the Five Books OF Moses,
above which is suspended the perpetual
lamp or light Of religion. Directly
above the ark the two lions OF judah.
painted white with red tongues and
mares streaked with gold. surmounted
by the six-pointed star, the shield OF
David. arc prominently displayed. The
lions bear crowns. as does also the eagle
which Is placed above the lions. On the
breast % the eagle. which is painted
white. is the American s1ield, OF which
is an inscription in Hebrew
The building was erected by Martin
Wiegand and cost about $4,000. OF which,
it IS stated. more than 5000 has been
paid
The congregation was organized in
1897 The present officers are Max
Needle. president: Jacob Levy, vice
president; Max Simon, treasurer, H.
Motifs. trustee.
Rabbi Silverstone is in charge OF the
congregation, which has rapidly grown
under his administration
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
A REAL PIONEER.

c. D. Hatch. one OF the earliest pio-
neers Of this county. was buried at
Huntley. having died at Tappan, N. D..
while on a visit to HIS SON. Mr.. Hatch
settled in this county Immediately after.
the close of the civil war. and had re-
sided here ever since Mr.. Hatch was
one OF the survivors OF the Lake Shetek
massacre of the Sioux uprising in 1852.
Although his name is included among
those killed, he recovered from the ter
riole injuries he received. and. making
ais way across the country to Mankato,
warned the settlers of the impending
danger, thus saving many lives. When
the Indians attacked the settlement he.
with many others, took refuge IN q
swamp, whore The grass was very tall.
They were discovered. and most of them
nlassacred. Mr.. Hatch was shot three
times, and left for dead by the savages.
Later he enlisted and served till the
close of the civil war IN the South. He
leaves wife and eight children.-Ex-
change
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
Cathedral Foundation
10 Be Laid Next Week
Stone Brought From JLdea, Near Bethlehem
Bishop ofLondon Will Speak at After
noon Services of Brotherhood
of St Andrew.

bans Church. The stone. which WIS
taken up from the fields near Bethle-
hem. the birthplace OF the Saviour. will
be the first foundation stone OF the
crypt, Chapel OF the Nativity. and win
be laid directly beneath the place OF
the jerusalem altor in the future eathe-
drai. The service itself viii last one
hour.
Luncheon for Congregation.
For trose who desire to remain on
the grounds between the services a.
rangements have been made which vii!
insure their comfort, even 70 the e1ter.
Of providing luncheon The bishop WI
be entertained In the girls school. tie
other clergy and the choristers who
participate IN the morning service in The
boys school, while for those IN The
audience caterers wiz serve coffee and
sandwiches
At 3 In the afternoon the servise win.
be held IN the great open air natural
amphi5heater beyond the Peace Cross.
All the male vested choirs OF the city
viii participate. 20 the number OF 800.
The Marine Band Will accompany the
voices. II is estimated that 1000 people
can be seated or have standing room
within the sound OF the speakers voice.
The Brotherhood OF 81. Andrew and
the Churchman'S League OF the District
VIII furnish ushers for these services.
The Washington times., 1907-09-22

and when the machinery is set IN mo-
ton II simply turns the ether side up.
The huge seesaw-ir measures about
forty-hve by fifty feet-stops at the ap-
prcpriate angle when II is tC be an au-
aitorium and iSLsecured there by strong
supports
Whfn II reaches the level position
II se've as a ballroom equally strong
supports hold II there and provide for
Inc safety OF the dancers. When it
stops in either position II IS IN immedf-
ate communication with the other parts
" the house. as all the necessary steps
aye attached 70 IL either 10 reach the
orchestra circle vixen il is level or
che stage when II is inclined al
an angle. Stage and floor are continu-
Gus when used for dancing. the electric
footlights being attached to a disappear
ing framework. while a section OF solid
flooring takes their place.
The entire continuance cost 7o,000
francs. or $1,000. OF which 5000 was
spent on the floor and its mechanism
and the rest on the twenty-seven-foOL
deep, brick-hned well through which
the floor revolves-
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
GOING UP
ON NINTH STREET
Old Dwellings Between
New York Avenus and |
Street Being Replaced.

Slowly but surely dwellings on Ninth
street northwest are giving way 10 busl-
ness houses. Premises 910-9I2, between
street and New York avenue. until re-
Gently occupied by two two-story frame
houses dating from the earlier days OF
Ninth streets popularity as a modest
residential section. have been torn down
and will be replaced by brick stores. The
property belongs to Herman Gasch and
the contract for the improvements has
been given TO Builder william 3. Holtz-
claw after plans prepared by Architects
Marsh e. Peter.
Immediately opposite George J. Good
acre has just had completed a handsome
three-story brick store and dwelling
that has taken the place OF one of the
old-fashioEed peaked roof houses now SO
rapidly disappearing. The cost of the
new building will reach well up into the
thousands and makes an attractive ad-
dition to the new business section ex-
tending along Ninth street from F street
TO New York avenue. William c. Blum
don, builder, did the work
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
Music Hall in Paris
Has Reversible Floor
Is Converted Into Ballroom Every Night in
Seven Minutes After the Performance
and Audience Enjoys Dancing.

The movable stage which Steele Mack
aye attempted 10 make a feature Of
thes.rical construction many years ago
Is outdone b. the reversible auditorium
floor introduced IN new Apollo music
hall on the Rue de Clichy. Paris. This
device makes Il possible 70 change the
parquet into a dancing floor in seven
minutes.
The floor is reversible. On one side
it is fitted with $50 chairs Of the usual
folding variety. On the other side 1t IL
planked with hard wood. waxed and
polished.
During the performance each night
it is pitched at an angle Of about Is
degrees, Ike the floor of any other
thCater. When the show Is over and
the dancing begins II is absolutely level
All who patrOnize the house will see
the transformation every night When
the curtain falls the seat holders win
be hustled back into the orchestra circle
and the foyers. Then the mechanism
viii work
The floor. OF rather the two floors,
are built on each side Of a framework
OF steel Orders. This is hung on pivots.
The Washington times., 1907-09-22

The laying of ti,e foundation stone
next Sunday will mark the first step to-
ward the erection Of the Episcopal
Cathedral Of SIS. Peter and Paul. at ut.
St AlDan. There VIII be two open-air
services on the site Of the new cathe-
dral.
The services In connection with the
laying Of the stone will be held at noon,
and at o'clock the interna 1onal con-
vention Of the Brotherhood d St. An
drew will close it's session with q special
service.
The bishop OF London will be the
preacher at the afternoon services, and
there VIII be On address BY Justice
Brewer. OF the United States Supreme
Court.
The arrangements Tor these services
are IN the hands OF che cathedral cOun-
ell, OF which Bishop SatterleC is tie
head
Sylvester to Be Grand Marshal
Maj. Richard Sylvester will be grand
marshal for the day. and al arrang >
ments are in his hands. The Rev. Ilr-
Alfred Harding Is master OF ceremonies.
and under his management the process
sion Of choristers. clergy. and others
viii march 20 the platforms where the
services viii be held.
The services at noon Will be held on
the site Of the cathedral between the
Cathedral School for Girls and 81. Al
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
DEMAND IS UNUSUAL
FOR SMALL HOUSES

The active demand Tor small houses
ranging from $500 to s5,Oc0 is stated
by real estate BROKERS 10 far exceed that
OF any other year at this season. Stone
& Fairfax have just completed the sale
OF the entire block OF fifteen houses.
the corner Of Fourteenth street eX-
tended and Quincy street northwest.
These houses have Just been finished.
They were sold at $4,6 apiece
David MOore's Office reports sales, al
Within the last three DAYS. d LOW Flr0S
street northwest TO Charles Xarder at
IS, 500.
1901 Fret stree northwest to Julian
Tabb at So 500.
1JGS First street northwest TO Mrs. 3
A Jones for $500
These houses are part Of a row built
by Charles J. walker, all Of the others
having found equally ready purchasers
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
REPORT
FOR FIRST 3 MONTHS

y. L. Buckingham. president OF the
BOARD or examiners in veterinary mcdI-
enc aot the District OF Columbia, sub
mitted his annual report 10 the Beard OF
commissioners yesterday covering the
period OF three months Of its existence
The report shows that the board Of
examiners issued thirty-eight licenses
10 veterinarians who were practicing IN
the District at the time the law went
into elect and who, under Its provi-
S1OnS. did not have TO gtand the pre-
scribed examination. and has examined
and ncersed six new practitioners
The financial report shows that the re-
ceipts were SIS for fees. SIN paid out
for expenses. leaving balance on hand
Of sos.
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
OLD GAIT HOUSE
BEING RENODELED
Once Handsome Residence
Being Turned Into Office
Building.

Richardson & Burgess. builders. have
begun work on tbs old Gait monsion
at 1913 II street northwest. Ne old
house. which once was considereI one
OF the fine residepces OF the city and
IN late years was The home of the Co
lumbia Athletic Club after it had aban-
doned the site on q street., now occu-
pied by the y NJ. c. A, has succumbed
70 the progress og business and is to
be converted into N Office building.
Plans were prepared by Marsh & Peter.
architects, and<the outlay for the I'M
provements will approximate SIS. 900.
This square is changing character rap
idly as IL IS now IN tie immediate track
OF the business advance toward the
northwest
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
APARTMENT HOUSE
CONTRACT AWARDED

James /. Parsons has been given a
contract to build q three-stOry brick and
stone apartment house at SO Fourth
street northeast, at an estimated cost OF
sign OF the building is Of the colonial
style The exterior viii be of stucco
finish. while all the interior will be done
In the most modern manner.
There will be twelve apartments, and
several novel features have beea intro
duced in the arrangement OF them,
which will at once appeal 10 the careful
housekeeper.
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
SMALL WAGES.

Letter carriers In Berlin. states Con-
sui General A. NJ Thackara. begin on
q salary OF 900 marks mark EQUALS
E5.5 cents), with an allowance in ad-
oition CT 800 marks a year for rent
and receive but 1,5Oe marks after wears
Of service. They work twelve hours
day and the average weight OF mail
delivered daily is $50 pounds, except
when the American mails arrive, which
Increase IL TO 200 pounds. Appointments
are made by examination and prefer
ence IS given to those who have served
In the German army.-Exchange.
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
PLANS APARrMENT HOUSE.

John L McGFew contempIates the
erection OF an apartment house on the
lot recently purchased by MIN on North
Capitol street. between y and Y streets.
northwest. The lot has frontage OF
forty-two feet. and II r. probable the
and be four stories In heignt.
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
PARKER & BRIDGET STORE
LOSES $4,000 FROM FIRE

The furnishing store OF Parker &
Bridget was damaged to an extent Of
S, 600 early yesterday morning by a small
blaze which was just warm enough 70
start the automatic sprinkler with which
the building is equipped, and which
flooded the first and second floors
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
ZEE SooNER. THE RErrEP

Proud Owner CT New Cottage-Ive
been wondering what creepers TO put on
the cottage. Which do you think would
be best, John2
The Gardener-WelI, sir, one Of them
Yirginias would cover it up quickest
Punch.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-27
COLLECTING PAPER CLIPS.
A Lawyers StenOgrapher Has Many Differ
ent Kinds of Them.

You wouldn't mind keeping this. would youT'
A stenographer m the New York Life Building
looking up the face lawyer. She held before
her g wire paper clip. and smiled spoke
The lawyer seemed hslf surprised
why. my dear-er-I beg your parion-nacanns" :"
he Certainly objections your keeping
II Is trivial thing. But wonder whyr'
We'll you ses." the stenogrsphsr said I'm making
a collection Of these thingP."
later she explained: 7 started two weeks ago
believe there nfty-seven variebes-nOt the
pickle kind. either. Every time get one I drop
this little I have a clip. q double Clip a
clipper clip and rinkliZ have a and double
and enough Of other kinds form clip Eera
Wonderful where al these fool things from,
Of them intricate ChineEs puzas
obstinate Missouri mule have 20
worry along with them. wheedle nat
81 back n they balky animals Every
time q man gets a piece of wire twisted into some avk-
ward shape he gets patent on Il and sells It a
paper clip ,. - 80
a. tho Republican platform a heap more
satisfactory MsGe o. soft brass easily bent and when
is Ia it there until lifts This
is tie first fastener patented. A MaRill
made II the only clip in FOR years.''
she held up old fastener. Of brass with 4
she fshsd Gown little and showed mum
bet. which called religion brsnkers Ezplaining
she said THEY'D make any one swear"
Tho bulk OF the paper clips are made IN New York.
New Jersey and Connecticut Most Of them Of
steel wire flexible yet sufficiently rigid hold papers
firmly. A made OF SOFT brass. The
manufacture r. trivial.-Kansas CITY Star.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-27
SE FOR THE BUSY MAN. III

le 'he latter was ready TO pick up the sphere the
e,Ith seemed to move from under his feet. a cloud
oi Gust struck him fairly IN the eyes. and the
bah rolled to left field
Another time when on the field, Ragan ksn,
jumping up and down around the third bag but
We wSh ,abrpptlE called down by the pitcher yl,o
stIeu Don't you you are iostlng me Of 49,
III ana ! can't pitch until YOU keep stl"
~, .I'lS later IN the game Ragan was at bar and
80 81 auFetse decision by the umpire the SasIna NJ
a.. .t ,.a1ne iuhnlng IN TO object IN body
= strange sight greeted Ragan's eyes Tho Darl,
oe 4lTu 1 10 swim before him. rolled like the swell
OF Lake Erie after storm. and little sn,rfe Of st
Oaine iiHe snoring up all over The inneld
a = an earthquake" screamed the Toledo lad
ana ne made ready 10 make a hastv exit hut Tho
IausAtef OF ms fellow players quieted him down
dream. ''' sure u WASH d
-, l. nAEeh been drinking" remarked Ragan TO
inS re gaIGfaeI What's the matter with this bloom
Why," replied the backstep. "the field is built
pEer an OLD lumber yard. and there are a lot o.
ooaroR Just under the surface Every time you step
on one end you tilt up the other end. This throws
UP tne oiIt, and when the pitcher yelled YOU
a a nttie while ago you were end and ne on
the other of a plank. and you were bounding him
around. Grand Rapids Herald
New-York tribune., 1907-01-27
oUEEREsr BALL PARK IN WORLD.
Saginaw Grounds Scare New Players with
Strange Quiverings During Games

They have The most wonderful bail park IN the
country Saginaw. Mich. Originally the field WAS
a lumber yard ana 81 IS not much better to-day.
the sod having worn away In spots. allowing saw
dust 20 percolate through.
Billy RaFsn. the SOCIAL player who was with Jack
son IN the Southern Michigan 4eague this year teiis
of hs first experience on the grounds
Rapan's attention attracted 10 something uA-
usual once when ne was on second. The batter hit
a dow grounder towards third. ana the pitcher
snd tLlrd saeker started for the bail About the