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Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-30

A prominent business man of El Centro is in receipt of letter from a leading firm in Los An geleS with whom he does an ex- fensive bushes, stating that 1t was reported in that city from an authentic railroad engineering source that the Salton Sea was rising at the rate of three inches d day. 1Smuch as the Colorado river had been stopped from flowing into the sink, and as it would never do not to have some thing to knock this valley with, this "autheutic source" concluded to account for this alarming rise by having the water come Tn from the ocean. One before, 1t will be remembered, the same story of an underground water way was started, but as soon as the Colorado river started to flowing to the Sea the second time, this fairy tale" was no longer needed.
 Now, as d matter of fact, the water in Salton Sea is not rising a particle. And what is more, the people sf Los Angeles have way to find out from thoroughly reliable source just what the state of the sea is. The United States Reclamation Service keeps d record of the rise and fall of the Sea, which is reported to the Los Angeles office of the Service, and, no doubt, anyone asking for information would be told just how much the Sea had rose and fell at any time.
 It is beyond us to understand what profit anyone can gain by
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-30

Attorney Francis J. Heney and Detective Burus have had such great success ill probing into mu- nicipal graft III the city of San Francisco, they are now wanted in Portland. Oregon, which city is raising fund Of S50,000 to aid in the investigation of its mu- nicipal affairs.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-30

The situation in the Sacrament to valley where the rains and Hoods are playing havoc, is pro- nounced most desperate. Every where the farmers are fighting the highest water ever known in that section. Tine outlook for relief at au early date is not en- couraging. Not only are farms iu danger. but the lives of the dnhabitdnts are imperlled and all the aid possible is being extend ed to those in distress.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-30

Entered a~ Secoud-claSS matter March Sd. -9O6 at the pustottice at E1 Ceutro, California, 1uder the Act of Congress of March ,, 1872
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-30

The number of our paid circulation
 will be furnished on application
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-30
Morning Session

8:3O-Meetlng of local presidents Convention called to order by Miss c. T. Stckney. State President. Crusade Psalm and Prayer by Mrs ]. F. Tout.
 Music selected.
 Appointment of secretary pro tenn. Roll call.
 Appointment of committees on cred, entials.
 CourtesIes. publications. resolutions, finance. appropriations.
 lO:3O-Organtzation considered. O-Adoptlon of constitution and bylaws.
 ll:Oo-Report of credentials com mittee. Election of officers and adop- tion of departments. Offering, ll:45-Evangellstic hour. l2:O0-Noontide prayer.
 l2:O5-MIscellaneous business. Adjournment.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-30
ADVERTISING RATES

Make all remittances and address all communications to Imperial Valley Press.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-30

s~wateh the subscription date on your paper.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-03-30
Afternoon Session

l:3O-Offlcial board meeting 200 Convention called to order. Scripture Reading and Prayer by Mrs s. T. Blxby.
 Solo by Mrs C. T.. Irwin. 2:l5-Reading of minutes. 2;2o-EIection of county superln- tendents.
 2:3o-State plans of work by Ms. ]. A. Miller.
 2:4o-Local presidents hour on what has been accomplished by the w. c. T. U. locally
 3:2o-State and national official or gans by Miss Suckney. Offering.
 3:40-Questlon box, Miscellaneous business and adjourn ment
 Evening Session 7:3O-Music. Deyotionals. Music special
 Mother vs. father in the home by Mrs. E. J. Noush. Address by State Pres, Miss C. T.. Stickney.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-07-03
CONVERSATION Dop,rs.

Don't say "You was" but ,You
Don't say "He don't" but .Hs
doesn't" "s
Don't say Not as l know" but mo,
that l know" ''
Don't say He Is older than mo, Inn,
He Is older than L."
Don't say Between you and 7. nm,
between you aud me-"
Don't say "she Is some bettar. IN,
she Is somewhat better"
Don't say This is the finest OF INV -
nut This Is faer than any"
Don't say Where are Won stoo
p'nE:" but Where are you stayinpSs
Don't say Il dislike her WORSE snon
eyer" but II dislike her more th h"'
ever" '"o's tnap
Don't say Il was raised In New Enc.
land" but y was rearea1n New Ems "s
land" We" Eng
Don't say n rarely ever 90 ,on
where" but II rarely II ever no any
Don't say Either of the three vii,
ao' but ANY OF the three win 40 ~
St. Louis Republic. - w.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-07-03
The Editor is Getting Tired.

1t is little use for the local editor
to waste his lungs and sprain his
spine in trying to boom a town
when the citizens all stand around
with their hands in their pockets
and indifferently wait for something
to turn up. If the capitalists or
business men do not put their
shoulder to the wheel and do a
little boosting it is useless for the
editor to try AID boom things.
He can write boom articles till he
gets baldheaded, but if the citizens
themselves do not take hold and
push, the town will forever stick in
the mud. OF what use is it for the
local paper to suggest improve
ments and new enterprises if the
suggestions are never acted upon2
One man cannot boom town. 1t
requires the concerted action of
the citizens. When one man
shoulders q town and attempts to
carry it there are always a lot of
loafers who jump on the load
Rose City Mich Review.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-07-03
Call for Primaries.
Charles NJ. Rroun,
Chairman

At a meeting of the chairmen of the Leg
lslative District, comprising the counties OF
Clarke and Warren, held in Berryville, Va.
ON May il, 1907, the following members be-
ing present, William +. Carson and Charles
NJ. Rroun, the following resolutions were
adopted:
Resolved That a Democratic primary
election be held at each voting precinct in
said counties Of Clarke and Warren, on Sat
urday, September Z, 1907, commencing at
sunrise and ending at sunset on said day, TO
nominate Democratic candidate TO repre-
sent the said counties of Clarke and Warren
In the next House of Delegates.
Resolved further. that all voting shall be
unCer what is known as the secret ballot
system, the candidates TO be voted for direct
ly, and the candidate receiving the highest
number OF votes at said primary election
shall be declared to be the party nominee
Resolved further. that all white Demo
Gratis who are, or will be legal voters at the
general election next following the primary
at which they offer TO vote shall be entitled
TO vote at such primary.
Resolved further. that all persons partici-
Pating in said primary election shall thereby
be considered as binding themselver TO vote
for the nominees at the ensuing general
election; and all persons whose desire to be-
come candidate are required to give notice
thereof in writing 30 days prior to said pri-
mary 70 the chairmen of the counties COM
posing the said Legislative District, and to
deposit with their chairman a sufficient
amount (in the judgment of each chairman
to pay his pro rata share of the expenses OF
said primary
Any candidate who fails to givethe notice,
or make such deposit shall not be voted for
at said primary.
Chas. NJ. Broun,
Chair. Dem. Com. of Clarke Co
VIM. l.. Carson,
Chair. Dem Com. of Warren Co.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-07-03
Call for Primaries.

At a meeting of the Chairmen of the Scna-
torial District, comprising the counties of
Clarke, Warren and Page, held ;a Berrvville.
Va, on April -, 1907. the following mem
bers being present, William K. Carson. y J.
Richie and Charles NJ. Broun, the following
resolutions were adopted:
Resolved. That Democratic primary cleo
ton be held at each voting precinct in said
counties of Clarke, Warren and Page on : /
urday, September Z, 1907, commencing IL
sunrise and ending at sunset on said dav; IN
nominate q Democratic candidate to repre- sent
the said counties in the next State SENATE
Resolved further. That all voting shall be
under what is known. as the secret bah I
system, the candidates TO be voted f,r dir C.,
and the candidate receiving the highs,
number of votes at said primary ele- tina
shall be declared to be the party nominee.
Resolved further, That all white Dem.s
Gratis who are OF will be legal voters AT ia,
general election next following the primary
nj which they offer 10 vote shall be entities
90 vote az such primary.
Resolved further, That ali persons partici
pating IN said primary election shall thereb,
be censidered,a as binding themselves TO vot.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-07-03
For Supervisor

To the Voters of Longmarsh District:
Having decided 10 be n candidate for
Supervisor from Longmarsh district and
knowing IL meets with the hearty approval
OF quite number of our taxpayers and
good citizens, therefore announce myself
for said office, and if elected shall enthusiast
ucaliy and impartially perform the duties of
same. am strong sincere advocate of
good roads, and will see that all means avail
able shall be equitably used and a published
account given of same. Also, State and Fed
eral aid must come IL we will stand together
and not only demand but require it, think
i is the good we may be 10 others rather
than the good we may have others be TO us
that measures our fidelity TO the services Of
our fellow citizens, posterity and country
Nor is 1t question Of who needs our offices
but rather whom our offices need: all Of
which was exemplified by our early fore
fathers and 10 whom we can look with graf
ltude Tor the opportunities of development
OF this generation. No greater monuments
can be erected for ourselves OF boon 10 GEN
cation and the building of good roads, which
are the keyStones of development.
/ solicit your consideration, then your
vote, If, in your judgment my ideas represent
the best interests Of Longmarsh and the
County. shall try TO get all over the dis
tricts before the election, and get better &C
quainted with the people and conditions
However. if am elected, i will personally
go over every road, so that can see coudi.
tons and the people, and thus all pull to.
gether for improvement 1--WE have the biggest
room for it in the world. am a Democrat
in the full sense of the word, and ALWAYS
have been. and / believe thoroughly in the
geatest goodto the greatest number, whether
II be by Democrats or Republicans, and on
one occasion Qor County officer saw
proper to vote for the one considered the
best man.
II. E. BOYER
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-07-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For State Senator

To the Voters of the 18th Senatorial District
of Virginia:
place before the Voters of I2th Senatorial
District my candidacy for a seat in the Sem
ate of Virginia, for which an election will be
held in November next. IL is useless for me
TO say to the people of the counties compos-
ing the district, that L am, and always have
been Democrat, as my party affiliations
are well known TO the people.
The Democrats Of the county of Page from
which l come, claim that they are entitled
10 have the Senator from that county. as
Clarke has had it once and Warren twice
since the district was formed, while Page
county has never been awarded that honor.
Up to the 18th of this month there were
two candidates for the position in Page
county. and ON that day. primary was held
IN the county and the democrats. by their
votes decided by a majority east in my
favor, that | was their choice for the posi-
ton. have held public office before and
my record is before the people and upon it
/ stand, always ready To give the reason for
my attitude upon all pubic questions and
70 that record the people are referred as
have nothing to conceal.
IL elected, can only promise to give the
best of my ability to the service Of rhe people
and To faithfully discharge the duties of The
Interests of the position. seeking always t.
promote the public good and to secure aud
advance the interests and prosperity of all
people. OF course my candidacy is subject
to the determination of the democrats of the
district. Mt primary To be hereafter Il xed il
another candidate should be announced. II
will be my pleasure, as far as / can, To see
the voters of the district IN person and TO
acquaint them with my views upon all pub
lie questions, pertaining to the admi nistrn-
ton of the business of the State.
Very respectfully,
II. :. PARKS
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-07-03
Farmers to Visit Jamestown Exposition

Announcement has already been
made relative to the Fourth Annual
Meeting of the Virgins State
Farmers Institute at Roanke on
August -, IA and 10. 1t can now
be definitely stated that tickets will
be ON sale on the Norfolk & West
ern Railway and branches from the
1lth to the 18th of August. inclu-
sive, good To return up To and IN
Guiding the DIST.
Among the special features ar
ranged for the entertainment of
the Delegates this year is special
excursion TO the jamestown Ex-
position which will leave Roanoke
on the morning of August 10. at
Gas A. NJ. sharp. This special
train will stop en- route to Norfolk
at the Norfolk & Western Rail-
ways farm located at Ivor. This
railway company is endeavoring TO
demonstrate what can be done with
the soil in that section of Virginia,
and have built set of model farm
buildings that are we'll worthy of
the inspection of every farmer in
the State. Aside from the pleas
ure of seeing this equipment, a
lunch will be served and the mem
bers and their families given a
chance to rest and stroll about the
grounds for couple OF hours be-
fore resuming their journey to
Norfolk.
ANY farmer in Virginia can be-
come a member of the State
Farmers Institute on the payment
of S1.00, the annual due; this will
entitle him and the members of his
family to the special low rate ticket
which will be sold to jamestown
and return. Children will go at
half price. An extremely low rate
has been granted for this trip,
about one-third in fact of the reg
ular round trip rate. The cost
from Roanoke will be $4.25.
Holders of tickets reading from
points east of Roanoke will be al
lowed to return to their home
points on the special train, and can
then purchase a special low rate
ticket to jamestown and return,
good only on the special train.
The Jamestown excursion tickets
will be good for five days. The
party is expected to reach Norfolk
on Thursday evening; and return
ing, will leave that city about 7:3O
Tuesday morning August Goth.
This will give ample opportunity
to visit the Exposition, see the
ocean and visit the various water
ing places along the seaboard.
Those desiring further information
should see their local ticket agents
at little later date; or they may
address M. f. Bragg, Excursion
i Agent n. & w. r. r., Roanoke,
Va. The Secretary holds himself
in readiness to serve the wishes OF
the members in every possible way
at all times.
4 Every farmer in the State should
attend the fourth annual meeting
ofthe State Institute in Roanoke,
which will certainly be better in
every respect than any of its pre-
decessors; and he should make a
point of bringing his family along,
giving them the benefit of the de-
lightful outing which has been
provided for.
ANDREW Nj. SoULE,
Secretary.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-07-03
STEPHEN GIRARD.
The Eccentric Millionaire Was a Man
of Many Moods.


To get subscription from Stephen
Girard. founder of Girard college in
Philadelphia. was not-an easy matter.
II required tact and the right introduc-
tioa. and many failed, while few sue
ceeded. II is told by the author OF THE
French Blood In America. that Samuel
Coates. genial Quaker. was one or
the few men who knew how to APP
proach the eccentric millionaire.
lie was n manager OF the Pennsyl-
vania hospital and called on Girard for
the purpose of raising money for the
support OF that Institution.
We'll. how much do you want,
CoatesY asked Girard I'm his usual
brusQue tones.
Just what thee pleases to give. Ste
wrote out check for $1,000 and. hand
Ing 1t to Mr.. Coates, was surprised TO
see that gentleman pocket II without
looking at the amount.
What, You don't look TO see how
much give your" cried Girard incrcd-
ulously
"Beggars must not be choosers. Ste
phen." replied the Quaker
Give me back my check. and l will
change it, said Girard after a mo-
ment's pause.
"a bird I'm the hand Is worth two in
the bush. thee knows. Stephen" mildly
replied the Quaker. Without another
word Girard sat down and wrote him
cut second check for 5000.
His farm on the outskirts of Phila-
delphia was one OF the best in the
country, and while living In town he
often drove out before breakfast TO see
that all was going we'll He was very
exacting with his hired hands and never
trusted the management OF his farm 10
any one else. but ran IL himself, as he
did all his affairs. Arriving one morn
ing little earlier than usual. he was
greatly annoyed at not finding his man
at work on a fence that he was build
Ing. The mans wife. noticing Girard
approaching the house, burriediy awok c
her husband and sent him TO his duties
by way or the back door. After visit
ing the house Glrard returned TO the
fence and. seeing the man at his post,
reprimanded him for being late.
"rd been here, sir, but went back for
a spade" said the workman
mo. you hadn't went and put my
hand In your bed and found it warm. +"
replied Girard. and he discharged the
man on the spot.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-07-03
For Delegate
Front Royal, Va,

Front Royal, Va,
May %, 1907.
To the Voters ofClarke and Warren Counties:
hereby announce myself candidate to
represent the counties oftlarke and Warren.
in the next General Assembly of Virginia,
subject TO the action of the Democratic Pri-
maries. IL has been the custom in the past,
for each county to have two terms, and as
Warren county by this arrangement, is en-
titled to have the next candidate, / will be
very much gratified if il should he your
pleasure to re-elect me 20 this high position,
and promise e elected. to serve you honestly,
and with all the ability possess.
Respectfully,
NJ. NJ. JOHNSON.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-07-03
A LOST SWORD.
u Was Frederick the Greats and Was
Confiseated by NanoIeon.

u Was Frederick the Greats and Was
Confiseated by Napoleon.
While Prussia was at his feet after
the battle OF Jena. Bonapar,e visited
Potsdam. and there he saw the sword
of Frederick the Great lie took pos
session of Il. saying. Il value this
sword more than al the treasures OF
Prussia" 1t was deposited at the In
valides on May Il, 1907. with military
pomp and ceremony. to the immense
qualification of the people OF Paris.
But there came the black DAYS of
1914, and with the allies on the point
OF entering the French capital the GOV
ernor OF the InvalideS. Marshal Ser
rurier, received orders 10 take stems
for the preservation OF the precious
trophies there collected. especially the
sword of Frederick the Great. Inter
preting this instruction in n peculiar
fashion, the governor took effective
measures for preventing them from
failing into the hands of the enemy by
making bonfire of them. and II was
said that he threw Frederick's sword
into the flames.
This statement was confirmed as lato
as 1857 by an eyewitness. Thus par-
ished, as was attested In 1890. when
an Official inquiry was made into the
matter. between 1900 and LOCO war
flags and other memorials of victory.
The ashes and remains were thrown
into the Seine at the mouth OF a sewer.
The sword could not. of course. have
been destroyed in the conflagration.
but 1t was never seen again. It ham
pened that in 1916 an engineer. having
aseertained the precise spot where the
debris from the fire had been put into
the river. made a search and recovered
from the bottom considerable num-
Der of bronze and copper articles which
were returned 10 the Invalides But
the sword ofFrederick was not found
One would like to think that II was
not the fate OF this historic weapon to
rust away In foul mud. but that II had
undergone the noble transformation OF
being turned into some implement OF
peaceful industry. or this. however.
ssers " no evksnoe.-LsnAon New
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-07-03
Don't Be Backward

Do not hesitate to ask for free sample
of Chamberlain's stomach and Liver
Tablets. We are glad to give them to
anyone who is troubled with biliousness.
or any disorder of the
stomach. Many have been permanently
cured by their use. For sale by c.
Blencowe.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-07-03

Don't be alarmed by the Graves
Roosevelt coalition; it means moth
ing but vanity on both sides.
John Temple Graves has about as
much influence in Georgia politics
as any reliable Democrat has with
President Roosevelt.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-07-03
Nothing Unusual.

Lord Cromer when ruler OF Egypt
mnde himself hateful to all sorts of
rascais To that country. but he worked
wonders OF reform there aud left II In
more contented frame OF mind than 4,
aad ever known previous TO his ar
rival While Lord Salisbury was Brit.
ish premier member 81 the ministry
complained That LORD Cromer had told
him to 80 TO the devil Dear me ("
said Salisbury. "he tells me that every
ume he comes 10 I.ondon."-Clev
Leader.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-07-03
For Sheriff
Announcement
II. Z. BOYER.

To the Voters of Clarke County:
l hereby announce myself candidate for
reelection 10 the Office of Sheriff of Clarke
County. Having held this high office for
the past eight years, think my record will
show how well i have maintained the trust
reposed in me. Hoping that may have the
support of all the voters for this nomination,
and thanking everyone for their heretofore
generous support, am
Yours very truly,
w. w. SMALLWoop
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-07-03
HE OvEROID 1T.
A Last Wager That Might Perhaps
Have Been Won.

UaNc oeen Won.
When IL got as far as the cigars at
an Informal supper the other night. at
which the manager OF one Of the most
talked OF New York hotels was the
host. the talk turned on the perfection
OF modern hotel management. The
manager bcasted OF the fact that in
his house at least the clerks were para
CONS OF memory and cleverness.
"Yet ] Will bet the cigars" said one
of the guests, that exactlY at mid
night when the clerks change /, having
no room here, can walk to the desk.
ask for the key of certain room. Civ
Ing the number. and get It."
Done" said the manager.
Exactly at II the man making the
bet entered the lobby as If he had Just
come from the street. This dialogue
followed at the desk:
Ny key, pleass-No. 7S"
Yes, sir; what name!"
"Mr. Johnson"
Yes, Mr.. Johnson"
The clerk turned back TO the desk
as If to reach the key from the rack
For moment he was out of sight OF
"Mr. Johnson"
Then to Mr. Johnson's" dismay he
was quietly seized by two men. who
seemed to come up from the floor on
either side OF him and who asked him
very politely, but with frmness, to
leave the hotel at once.
1t was then that the manager an
peared from behind a pillar and ex-
planned.
A Few moments later, when they
were smoking the cigars. the chagrined
loser said:
Wei, that's a wonderful thing.
HOW the deuce do they remember
everybody they see?"
Easy enough" said the manager.
and then in this particular case there
isn't a room in the house numbered
below 100"
The loser bought more cigars with.
out being asked.-New York Times.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-07-03

The Administration has won a
good many literary trinmphs over
the Standard Oil Company and
L. II. Hartman. But it seems to
have allowed the literature of the
statute books to remain a dead
letter.