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Imperial Valley press., 1908-07-04
INJURIOUS EXAGGERATIONS.

There dscernbe why Redlands paper should nimica Imperial Valley where much Redands capital is n vested fact not to be believed that the responsible and editor would knowingly print anything injurious to the interests of this region but the Review has fallen into the practice recently of printing silly stories about Imperial Valley
 The Review helped circulate the prepoerous that the aon Sea is leaving vast piles of stranded fish and Imperial Valley settlers panicstrcken by prospects ot pesence Some bockead spread that fool fake by the Associated Press Does not to intelligent editors that fish pile shore die when they have 400 miles of water in lake 80 feet deep to swim in?
 And top of that foosness the Review declares in an editorial that here has been awful slump III the cantaoupe busness that Imperial Valley are doomed to disap ponment" that oss has to a and that farming gen. orally in this region is financial failure.
 Until the shipping ends and all returns n the result of the canaupe campaign cannot be known and there justification this time for assertion that nobody profit There has been drop in rces due partly to heavy shipments by several distributors to the same market but that happened other without causing general What the net result of the be nobody knows but it does help matters up calamity howl In other years received the best prices and that experience may be repeated this year.
 would judgment the part of the Redands to postpone it's Imperial Valley jeremads until something growers And the campaign should prove nprotabe
 well remember that melon growing only of great many Imperial Valley and that the valley would be
 agricultural region if raised another cantaOupe
Imperial Valley press., 1908-07-04
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT.

It is evident that the relations and the aons engaged the distribution and sale of water in Imperial Valley will have be defined by the courts and that much ga
 prospect The affairs of the California Development Company badly mudded and the company will be placed m still financial difficulties by the decision of the United Court deprng of from the sale of water stock Probably the Supervisors will fix water rates at figure fair to the waterusers it is unlikely that the c. D. Co., will appeal to the courts for higher rates.
 Obviously it is vitaly important the settlers of Imperial Valley that the Superior Judge of the county be absolutely free any especially that he be under obligation to the C. D. Co., or predspoed that corporations view of rights equities involved in water litigation One of the candidates seeking the Republican nomination is the choice corporation with which he has been connected officer
 If is manifesv nadvisabe permit the California Develop Company the Judge of the Superior Court of m peria county
Imperial Valley press., 1908-07-04
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF OFFICERS
 OF IMPERIAL COUNTY.

supervisors-F. S. Webster, Sidney Mo Harg, R. H. Clark, Porter N. Ferguson, C.. R. Wade.
 Judge of Superior Court-Franklin J. Cole.
 District Attorney-John NJ. Eshleman. County Clerk-D. S. Elder.
 County Treasurer-Paul Roman. County Auditor-C. r. McClelland. County Assessor-Fred Fuller. County Tax Collector-E. Wright. County Surveyor-E. H. Gaines. County Rscorder-John E. Baker. County Supt of Schools-J. e. OArr County Sheriff-Mobley Meadows. County Coroner-T. j. Mitchell. County Health Officer-Dr E. E. Patten Public Administrator-E. B. For ester.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-07-04
JUDGE WELLBORN'S DECISION.

Judge Webons decision that the contracts between the Cali @ q % ae and m ma ea s M e oner o
 own benefit are ega and vo s e n Is 0 for M readjustment will finally cannot be determined now
 The United States Court has settled one point concuslvey Possession of socaed water stock The California Develop
 Company the water which has appropriated other than those prescribed by of the State It make possession of water stock condition precedent to delivery of water recamer of desert land The whole system o @ ing selling and locating water stock abolished by Judge We'll recover the money exored settlers and converted by the c. D. Co., and it's promoters to their own use
 of the main system for the D. Co., depended upon the sale of water stock for to carry
 money would be applied improvements although in the past much of went into the pockets o promoters or was system would be that the settlers would for building the D. Co.'S works and have right title interest in them and nothing to show but the privilege of paying water without any legal of compelling it's delivery was crafty scheme to compel the settlers Imperial Valley build for the approprang company an irrigation system
 would have The scheme is obviously negotiable and
 declared by the United States Court illegal and raud lent .
 Judge Welbo holds that if the mutual companies were em the C. D. Co.'S scheme and the C. D. Co., should under take to furnish water directly to individual users requiring eh buy certain amount of it's stock condition precedent to for the purchase stock and the payment of annual rate and for the stock the ground that the stock and above the lawful rate the C. D. Co., could not col the purchase money and the contract would be held eg ana void.
 The ultimate solution of the irrigation problem in Imperial mp probably will be ownership of the entire system by the pie valley The Southern Pacific the system than willing to sell it, but the C. D. Co., is sWamped with liabilities and it's affairs in such condition that the settlers could not afford to take over it stands It IS question: if the mutual companies not recover judgment stock establish claims possibly equal to the actual value of the property In other words the settlers have Pad Tor Guo
 Possibilities of litigation are unlimited and there are so many complications many conflicting interests that no man can say how when the ange be untanged and settlement fair to all concerned arrived at.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-07-04

Reports of the wrestling con- test between Gotch and Roller show that in comparison with struggles on the mat, prize-fight- ing is a dainty, effeminate form of exercise. Gotch used the ''tOe hold," and the report says it seemed to those around the ring that Rollers leg would surely be broken. Those who were look ing on could not help cringing. The referee finally cautioned Gotch about breaking the leg and then the champion did let up a bit.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-07-04

The settlers of Imperial Val ley are able and willing to build their own distributing canals and ditches, and the United States Court now says they have an unquestionable right to do so without paying fifteen dollars an acre to the c. D. Go. for the privilege.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-07-04

District Attorney Eshleman, who desires the Republican nom- ination for Judge of the Su- perior Court, was congratulated frequently and fervidly last Sat- urday evening on the marked improvement in his prospects of obtaining the office, the Imperial Standard having declared i'm placable hostility to his candi- dacy.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-07-04

If Water Company No. 1 in creases it's capital stock, it must sell the shares for the benefit of stockholders and all the money received may be applied to con- struction and maintenance of it's own canal system. The c. D. Co.'S half million graft on that deal goes glimmering.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-07-04

Judge Wellborn's decision does not tend to impair the value of land with water stock, but it does tend to increase the value of land without water stock. Its ultimate effect is to add millions to the land values of Imperial county.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-07-04

England serves notice on the Kaiser that this is not the time for him to make war medicine. The notice takes the form of naval manoeuvres in the North Sea by 300 British warships and a complement of 68,00O men. Nothing like the assemblage of a big battle fleet to call a bluff and preserve the peace of the world.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-07-04

London suffragettes, all of them blooming. loidies," have just given conclusive proof of their fitness for participation in government and legislation by throwing rocks at Parliament buildings, mobbing a minister's house, cussing the police and scratching the faces of con- stables. Mere man sometimes has shown similar genius for statesmanship, but he is apt to be ruder than the ladies and to use bombs and guns to call at tention to his rights.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-07-04
OFFICERS OF CITY OF FL cENTRo.

Trustees-H B. Pearson, J. Stanley Brown, c. F. Buttress. W. O. Hamilton, D. D. Pellet.
 City Clerk-F. c. Ravens.
 City Treasurer-R. E. Jauman. City Attorney-M. W. Conkling. City Marshal-C. A. Bradford. City Recorder-J. F. Tout.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-16
MISS FRICk
IN SOCIETY
Smoky City All Agog Over De-
but Of Young Daughter Of
Big Iron Hing.
Hearst News Service.

Pittsburg, Pa, December 16.-
Smoky City society is more than mild.
ly excited by the great event on to-
days social calendar-the debut of
Little Helen Prick, the beautiful 49,
year-old daughter of Henry CLAY Prick
the multi-millionaire iron king and
one of the nations most famous and
influential captains of industry. In
terest in the event is heightened by
the rumor that the pretty little queen
of the Frick household, who is heiress
apparent to half of the Prick 500.
100000 fortune. has taken matters in
her own hands and openly defied her
father in regard to making her initial
bow into society.
That Mr., Prick, who made his money
in Pittsburg, cordially hates this town
and would have his family enter New
York society is known, and it is also
known that Mr.. tricks desire was that
Helen should have her coming out
party in New York, where the family
has practically lived for years.
Miss Helen, however, would have
the Pittsburg mansion. Clayton, for
her debut. She finally won Mrs Prick
| to her way of thinking and, together
they reached Pittsburg recently and
made plans for Miss Tricks debut.
While it cannot be verified. there is
a story out that the first card sent was
one addressed in the saucy little hand
of the heiress to Papa Prick in New
York, asking him to come to her party.
Little Helen Frick" as the 1S-year-
old beauty is known 10 the people of
Pittsburg, is one of the most popular
rich girls ever in the city. For many
years she assisted her mother in dis
pensing the charities for which the
Frick family was noted
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-16
Christmas SHOPPING IN
THE english METROPOLIS;
west end STREETS TANNED

London, Dec. 16.-Not in recent
years have the shopping districts of
the West End been so thronged with
eager purchasers of holiday goods
as is the case at present. The Christ
mas spirit is in the very air and is
reflected from the windows of every
shop, where are displayed all the al
lurements which the ingenuity of St.
Nicholas could conceive.
One of the things to be noted is
that the British toy-maker is ap-
parently doomed to extinction. The
English manufacturers lack the i'm
agination to provide ingenious novel
ties that appeal to the eyes of youth
and the German, French and Ameri-
can toy makers have taken the bust
ness from under their very noses.
Where one toy of English manufacture
is seen in the shops, there are a
dozen made in other lands.
Queen Alexandra has shown her
good taste by passing up the crude
and commonplace products of Brit
ish toy manufacturers and buying
large quantities of American made
toys. Among those included in the
queens purchases, is a miniature
wagon called Yankee Bully" every
part of which comes to pieces, thus
supplying much amusement to the
child who likes to know "how it is
made"
AS usual, the royal family will hold
an old-time celebration on Christmas
day. Nowhere will the festive season
be more thoroughly a family function
than at Sandringham, where the queen
has never missed having a Christmas
tree.
In siciety circles the five-foot fir
on the dinner table will be replaced
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-16
PROPER FIT OF COLLAR.
Garnture for the Neck Should Be
Straight on Bottom.

Many of the new high collars are
made with a curved lower edge. The
best fitting collars, however, are those
made straight on the bottom. They
may be shaped as one wishes on top.
In making these high collars, which
follow the line of the hair in the back
and almost touch the ears and are
then curved out under the chin, the
natural impulse of most women is to
make these collars too high. The
best way to secure good results in
making these collars is to make a
newspaper pattern, altering and
changing until it fits. Measure
around the neck and cut a piece of
paper this length and four inches or
SO high. Then measure the height of
the collar in the center of the front,
measuring from the base of the collar
to where the head joins the neck, and
make this on the paper; then measure
the distance from the base of the col
lar in front to. the beginning of the
hair, and measure the distance from
behind the ear to the bottom of the
collar, and mark these measurements
on the paper and cut the top of the
collar according to these. BY trying
the collar on and trimming it wher-
ever It may be too high, a perfect fit
ting collar can be secured.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-16

by neat dwarf shrub and from its
frosted branches will hang the most
modern packages, containing perhaps
diamonds in one form or another. gold
thimbles, a jeweled heart, or tur-
quoise pins or earrings. In many coun-
try houses the outspreading fir will
still reign.
Queen Alexanra gives many photo
graphic frames of the most dainty and
delightful description, of exquisitely
chiseled gilt, with hand-painted
mounts. Some that she has chosen
this year have medallions of herself
and the king upon them One spe-
cially beautiful frame has empire
wreaths of brilliants and the double
monogram "A. A." in brilliants. as
well as ruby and her enamel crown.
The queen takes the greatest pains to
get suitable gifts for all kinds of peo-
pie. One old lady will be delighted
with a pair of tortoise-shell knitting
needles set with diamonds, and ivory
crochet neddles set with pink and
blue enamel, outlined with fine dia-
monds.
Meantime Christmas shopping is
going on even more briskly than last
week, which is rather remarkable, for
such great trade had not been
known in the West End in many years.
At present the shops are simply i'm
possible to get into. Some of the big
ones are almost impossible to get out
of. Even worse are the Army and
Macy stores, Harrod's and other
places. Fashionably dressed women
may be seen jostling and struggling
with one another to get attention. in
many cases coming out hot, perspiring
and exhausted after vain efforts to
buy presents.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-16
SHAM SKIRTS MUCH WORN.
Brought Back to Favor by the Vogue
Of over-Drapery.

There is a wide return to the skirt
made of silk or its imitation, instead
of the skirt of one material from
waist to hem.
1t has been many years since the
sham skirt was considered possible.
1t has been revived over and again
whenever the overskirt or tunic came
into fashion.
1t is now here in full force because
over-drapery is so much a part of
every costume. The silk foundation
is gored, and then bias fold or a cir.
cular ruffie finishes out the length
Over this the drapery is dropped from
the waist.
Even street skirts are built in this
manner. 1t is not an especial econo-
my, as some women seem to think
because the tunic takes as much ma
terial as the whole skirt would.
Overdrapery is exceedingly good
looking when well done. 1t must be
close fitting over the hips, and have
a long straight line at the back and
cut in perfect lines around the hem.
Too much care cannot be given to this
drapery, as any line that cuts the
figure off is exceedingly bad when
1t is not good.
These tunics are finished with wide
braid or bands of embroidery. In fine
fabrics for house wear there is usually
only hem, but it really needs more
than this. Nothing makes a better
trimming than one of the filet bands
now offered in every color and price
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-16
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0POISON "a
A@ Bone Pains, Can XN
W. Ger, Scaly Skin, 90
% PimllS fNS
We viii Send Sample Showing How
3. 3. 3. Cures Above Trobles, also
Eczema and Rheumatism.
E

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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-16
MEN WANTED.
No Man Over as Years of Age Need
Apply.

No Man over as Years of Age Need
Apply.
There's the sign that's getting to be
ocommon thing in America.
Corporations are retiring men at 40.
They are not hiring anyone over 40.
A baldheaded man often looks 10
years older than he is.
A man with gray hair always does.
1t is important nowadays that a man
look as young as he is; it is vastly
important that man having a family
dependent upon him should take care
of hrs hair.
If you have dandruff, get rid of it
by killing the germs.
If your hair is falling out stop it,
If your hair is fading. don't waste
any time.
There is one sure remedy that will
cure these misfortunes and aid you
to remain young.
Parsian Sage, the grand and effi-
cient hair restorer, is guaranteed to
permanently remove dandruff in two
weeks, or your druggist will give you
your money back.
Parsian Sage stops falling hair-it
prevents the hair from fading.
1t is the best beautifier for ladies'
hair as it makes harsh, lusterless hair
fluffy, soft and beautiful, and is not
sticky or greasy.
Partisan Sage is sold and rigidly
guaranteed by Hays G. Field. Price
so cents a bottle, or by express, all
charges prepaid, by Grioux Mfg. Co.,
N. Y.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-16
WAR GAMES
ENCOURAGED
Officers Of the Army Are Also
Urged to Study Tongues
Of Foreign Nations.

Washington, December 16.-Foreign
study Tor the officers of the army, ma
tive instructors in the languages, and
a continuation of the annual war
games, are the principal points of the
report of the commandment and in
structors of the School of the Line,
the Signal School, and the Staff Col
lege for the year in the three army
service schools at Fort Leavenworth
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-16
STEEL TRUST
REACHING OUT.
RumOr That Americans. Now
Control Solid Mountain Of
Iron in Mexico.

Mexico City, December 16-Ameri-
can interests closely connected with
the United States Steel Corporation
have acquired control of the great
iron mountains at Durango Mexico,
including the iron works of the Duran
go Iron and Steel Co. 1t is said that
a large steel plant will be erected
there.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-16
TIDE TOWARD
CANADA EBBS
Immigration to That Country is
Said to Have Decreased
Forty Per Cent.
Hearst News Service

Quebec, December 16.-The total i'm
migration to Canada during September
showed a decrease of AZ per cent. as
compared with the corresponding
month last year. During the first
nine months of the present year the
total immigration into Canada was
1850, as compared with 235,S29 for
the same period last year.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-16
The Goose Liver Trade.

In Strasburg this month the can.
ming of the famous goose livers be.
gins, and will keep several thousand
people busy till next April. The finest
livers come from geese that have
never laid an egg.
Johann Clauss, in 1890, began to
make goose liver pates in a small
shop. He succeeded, but a competi-
tor named Doyen, adding trufies to
the goose liver pastry, soon outdis-
tanced him. Now all pates de foie
grass contain trufaes; all are ARde ac,
cording to the recipe composed by
the talented Doyen over 100 years ago.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-16

1t is hard to show a fool anything
also unnecessary.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-16
Progress Retarded by CASTE.

Upon India, at once the wealthiest
and poorest of nations, hangs the mill
stone Of caste, damper to all ambi-
ton, a dead weight to all progress.
The Sudra may not hope for advance
ment or reward. The Brahmin and
the warrior and the prince remain
superior by birth and law. But with
both classes. each forbidden to assist
the other, there is a desire for gain
and the boarding of gain.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-16
UPLIFT COMMISSION.

Ithaca N. Y, December 16.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt's national commission
on country life will hold a session to.
Gay at the agricultural college, III
which the local educators will par
ticipate.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-16
ROAD
1876 MILES LONG
Hearst News Service.

indianapolis, Ind, December TO-
The American Engineering Co.. has re-
ceived contract for the building OF
1876 mile electric road, from Des
Moines to Sioux City, la. Work is to
be begun December 20, and calls for
an expenditure Of $4.7OOO,000.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-16
STAMPS To
BE BARRED
No..More S. and $40 Denomina-
tons Will Be Issued After
Supply is Exhausted.
Hearst News Service.

Washington, December 16.-Stamp
collectors would do we'll 70 put in a
supply of the present two and five
dollar stamps. These issues will be
discontinued after the present supply
has been exhausted, the postmaster
general believing that in view of the
small quantity of such stamps used,
the one dollar stamp will be equally
serviceable for all purposes for which
the two higher denominations are now
used.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-09-30
Moore.

James c. Moore was born in Bradford,
Dec. II, 1916. In his earlier life he was
engaged in the meat and provision busi-
ness in Boston. In 1881 he came to St.
Johnsbury where he did a large hard
ware business for several years. Return
ing to Boston three years ago he bought
out the stock in a grocery store, in which
place he was doing business at the time
of his death He had been afflicted with
rheumatism for several months, while
later serious heart trouble developed,
which ended in his death at the City
Hospital, Boston, Sept. Goth. Always
possessed with a remarkably genial dis
position, he had many friends in conse-
quence. Besides his wife, Lizzie, who
was a daughter of the late ]. L. Couch,
he leaves three sons; Leon of this place,
Frank and Roy of Boston, also two sis
ters and one brother, Mrs. Jennie S.
Goodrich of Brooklyn N. Y, Mrs. Helen
P. Poole and George P. Moore of this
place. The funeral was held at the home
of his brother on Railroad street,
Wednesday morning at ten O'Clock, Rev.
A. F. Walch, his former pastor, ofiiciat-
ing.