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Imperial Valley press., 1908-09-12
THE MELON MAGNIFIED.

By much advertising by the paid however the mper a vaey i m mas oee exteG no an commence to wen % product has been talked about than any other product attracted correpondngy attention although they really of far greater importance For that the asco of market melons this year talked about outside of the valley
 serious disaster One can hear about the ca aloupe failure Spring street. Los Angeles than he could from the farmers of Imperial county with grand and cross-examining lawyer.
 them money; history them now, they forget except in so far as the lesson be of service put uppers delayed in it's progress by the failure to sell
 melons profit this absurd to those who know the valley
 considerable number of carpetbag melon growers stung and doubtless they have roared all the home and Bere to m ma c % mone s and get sWaH Without it y % rented land planted melons paid for cuvatng and picking and that they did clean nice little stakes their speculative farming But they not settlers of the valley and most of them did not intend to become residents Their failures have not hurt the farming interests of the county The permanent settlers who lost on melons still had her and and they put in
 It worth remembering that less thon five cent of the remainder is producing alfalfa cor barley vegetables and fruit and the farmers raising hogs horses cattle and sheep Our good friends outside abae their grief the awful setback of the melon market
 The farming region reflect accurately and promptly
 make dull business in the towns and check improvements Now
 through the hot than anybody expected to be and inn have been carried spite of melon failures and an extraordinarily hot
 The county example masons and carpen have worked steadily putting business blocks and finish bonds for school buildings has accepted plans and will issue the principal avenue from the railroad gate to the suburbs and making arrangements to plant shade trees along all the the surfaceo depth of 25OO feet is going on; checs builders and contractors busy with plans for plant and it's factory and extending the of its ations telephone line is about to be installed.
 All this the expenditure of money, energy and labor shows that the confidence and the ability of the community least Imperial Valley big proposition to be dependent few of melons for the prosperity of it's people The outside world has been viewing the cantaoupe through micro scope ard losing the true proportion.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-09-12
FINE okRA.

M. w. Conkling's contribution of okra to the Ten Thousand Clubs eX- hibit at The Press office is a marvel ous showing of what this vegetable will do here. Many of the pods are more than seven inches long and were picked from plants fully four feet high Pods and plants half the size of the above are considered large in the South Atlantic states. A single plant like MT. Conkling's will easily produce a bushel of this succulent edible in a season.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-09-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, U. S. Land Office at Los Angeles, Cal, Sept. 3, 1908.
 Notice is hereby given that Viola G. Fawcett of Whi1tier, Cal, Assignee of Donna J, kSpIAA1ay, who, on April 19, 19G2' mace Desert Land Entry, No. 2954 for NE A Sechon 3S, Town. ship l6 S., Range IA E., San Bernar- dino Meridian, has filed notice of in- tention to make Final Proof, to estab- fish claim to the land above described, before the County Clerk of Imperial county, Cal, at his office in El Centro, Cal, on the 26th day of October, 1908.
 Claimant names as witnesses: Will s. Fawcett, of Whittier, Cal; Fred Fuller, of Heber, Cal; Pete Schindler, of Heber, Cal; Chas Collins, of HebeF Cal.
 FRANK c. PRESCOTT, 24-ot Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-09-12

Tn the latest circus thriller, two automobiles turn somer- saults in the air, one making a complete aerial circle around the other. It is a hit because the slightest accident or miscalcula- tion would cause the death of the performers. Therefore it is an abominable entertainment, maleficient in it's influence on those who witness it. It is not far, psychologically, from Bar mum 6 Bailey to hero.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-09-12

MT. Hartman is pleased to notice a growing disposition on the part of the people to cooper ate with the railroads and recog- nize mutuality of interests, and as soon as the people become real good he will resume work on railway extensions. When railroad managers show a dis position to recognize the right of the public to fair dealing in re- turn for granted privileges, the people meet them more than half way in promoting mutual inter ests. It is up to the railroads to be good.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-09-12

Bryan surely has the laugh on those who called him a dema- gogue because he went on the stump for himself in 1896 and 1900. MT. Taft has taken to the stump. It is a good thing that the people should become personally acquainted with their candidates for President. Bry- an was right in 1900, and Taft is right now.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-09-12

A flying trust is the latest scheme broached. The Darius Greens propose to make it illegal for anyone not licensed by one of their clubs to attempt to fly or go up in a balloon. More people are killed by horses than by flying machines, but nobody proposes to prohibit driving by any but licensed reinsmen.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-09-12

A minister in Los Angeles is to be tried for heresy because he does not preach the savage su- perstitions of the dark ages, but talks like a rational human be- ing. The worst that can befall him is loss of his job, and a man of sense ought to be on a better job than preaching to a lot of fanatical blockheads and intel lectual cave dwellers.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-09-12

Affinity" Earle, whose artis- tic temperament impelled him to punch the head of his soul mate for her vulgarity in nurs- ing her own baby, has been put into play. He and Nan Patter- son or the Thaw female would make a well-matched vaudeville team.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-09-12

It is not advisable to become excited over the prospects of im- mediate construction of a rail way from St. Louis to Imperial Valley by Felix Martinez of Fl Paso. Don Felix may think it would be a good thing, but pos sibly he is not aware that MT. Hartman saw it first and set MT. Spreckels at work on this end of the scheme. The San Diego 6 Arizona will be built, when it is built, by the Southern Pacific.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-09-12

Time was when men went into the mountains to hunt, fish, eat venison and trout and rough it for the pure joy of wilderness life. Now they go for the sole purpose of getting themselves photographed for the "pink sheets," carrying a deer back to camp.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-09-12
CENTRAL COMMITTEE.

At a special meeting of the Repub-. lican Central Committee held in El Centro, Thursday, Willis Lawrence was appointed committeeman for Pi- cacho, and John Whitney for Laguna. Measures were taken to encourage full registration and plans for an ac- tive Taft campaign discussed.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-09-12
JURORS FOR SUPERIOR COURT

The panel of jurors for the next term of court was drawn on Thurs day. The first case to be tried will be that of Clemente Ponce, on the charge of murder. It will be called on the 18th inst.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-09-12
REGISTER OR DON'T VOTE

For the convenience of voters who are not registered, Albert Durham has been appointed a deputy, with head quarters at The Press office. Don't delay getting registered by him.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-09-12
LETTERS OF. ADMINISTRATION.

Hannah l.. Buckley has petitioned for letters of administration on the es- tate of Samuel L. Buckley, deceased.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-09-12

Sheet music at Imperial Valley Music House, Imperial. 21-tf
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-08-15

real thing, started by the republicans when they
nominated Sherman to the vice presidency. Mr.
Connors asks to be quoted:
GAS rule, we have more than share of bad
BREAKS but this year have been fortunate Every
thing is lovely in household Bryan is carrying
himself in superb fashion, and his public utterances
winning votes for us every day. Put it down
100000 for Bryan and sign my name to it, so l
can't repudiate it if I'm wrong. But Pm not"
Judge Alton B. Parker makes the open prophecy
that Mr.. Bryan will be the next president of the
United States, and what he says on the subject is
worth repeating:
Il do not want you to think this prophecy is mere
y another exhibition of the enthusiasm of the part-
san. | have Travelled from coast to coast, and have
had unusual opportunities to test public sentiment
Everywhere | have found harmony in democratic
ranks and bitter discord in the republican organza-
ton. But, more important than all that was the
voters abiding faith in Bryan For twelve years
they have listened to him. for twelve years they have
studied him, and the judgment they have formed
of him cannot be shaken by SANDERS, ridicue or the
arguments of the opposition"
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-08-15

The following members of the United States SEN
ate have died within the past year, an almost un-
precedented list of fatalities: John Morgan
Alabama; E. w. Pettus Alabama; Stephen
H. Mallory, Florida; w. J. Bryan, Florida;
W. P. Whyte, Maryland Redfeld Proctor, Yer
mont; A. C. Latimer, South Carolina, and W. B.
Allison, Iowa
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-08-15
Two Democrats Prophesy.

Chairman Connors, of the democratic committee
of New York, has issued a statement in which he
declares that Bryan will carry New York by 100000
majority. Mr.. Connors allows that he can see
tidal when is coming, and this one is the
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-08-15
BANKS.

THIS BANK IS EQUIPPED to transact general
banking business in all its branches and will,
therefore, welcome accounts of banks, bankers,
firms, corporations and individuals to whom it
assures courteous treatment and every facility
sistent with prudent and conservative banking
methods BOISE CITY NATIONAL BANK,
Boise Idaho.
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-08-15
THE IDAHO SCIMITAR.

BUILDING-The most stable, in
dependent investment is good building To build
a good building at a fair price, that will rent
sell, is problem for experts. ]. E. TOURTEL-
LOTTE & CO., Architects. Overland Block, Boise
will guarantee results.
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-08-15
IDAHO PROPERTY WANTED.

IDAHO PROPERTY wanted in exchange for nron-
erty in Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa or Missouri
A good proposition for some one moving back
Address w. c., care Scimitar
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-08-15
PATENT ATTORNEY.

A. H. BRICKENSTEIN, Patent Attorney, the only
registered patent attorney in Idaho. Special at
tentlon given to matters before the Government
departments General Practice. Office 1872 1874
Idaho Trust Bldg, Boise, Idaho
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-08-15
SECOND SEA SHORE EXCURSION

To North Beach near Portland on August 21st
via 0. S. L. Tickets limited to Is days.
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-08-15
GRILLS.

BRANDS. Success is founded on Health and In
tellect You get both by eating at Brands
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-08-15
SASH AND DOOR FACTORY.

SODA SPRINGS-GRAY'S LAKE STAGE LINE,
William Winschell, Proprietor Stage leaves
Springs and Gray at o'clock every morning ex-
cept Sunday. Modern vehicles and good STOCK
used on this line
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-08-15
HOTELS.

HOTELS
THE CAPITOL HOTEL, European plan pop
ular stopping place for the travelling public Boise
Idaho The Boston Grill in connection Idahos
foremost restaurant. Otto Klein, Proprietor
THE IDAN-HA, Boise, Idaho-A modern hand
somely. equipped and strictly frst-class hotel
Opened January, 1901. Idan-ha Hotel Co. Gtd),
Props; Chas. H. Grout Manager.
THE NEW HARNESS HOTEL, McCammon
Idaho. Electric lights, steam heat finest of noun
tain water, telephone in each room American
plan, $500 per day; less than day, $1.oo for room
and SO cents per meal H. o. HARNESS.
Proprietor
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-08-15
EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT.

DIR. ROBERT L. NOURSE Practice limited to
eye, ear, and throat. Office hours: $50 to
IL; to S. Bell phone ST. red Overland Block,
Boise, Idaho.
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-08-15
PHYSICIANS.

J. M WOODBURY. NJ D., physician and surgeon.
Office hours: 10 a to IL noon; 2 D. M to
p. M; 7 p. m. to p. m. Bell phone ST. s1s
Overland Bldg. Boise Idaho
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-08-15

CHAS. R. HUDGEL, M D.--Practice limited to
Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat. Glasses ground under
personal supervision. 3rd floor Idaho Trust Bldg
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-08-15

DR.. L. WARDELL-BOECK, eye, ear, nose and
throat specialist. Hours 9-12 a.. M; 2-5 p. m
Office 315 N. Eighth ST.. opposite Government
Building Residence 1875 Warm Springs Ave. Both
phones. Boise, Idaho.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-09-18

M.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-09-18

walked and stood and lounged about, the way they wore their clothes-the countless things that made up their bearing
 It was an infinite relief when tho dinner was over.
 In their own room, still with avert ed eyes, she drew a chair to the light and picked up magazine But her glance remained fixed on one short paragraph.
 He made uo pretense of reading, but stood at the window looking down at the street below For long time he stood there. Then he entered his own room, closing the door after him.
 The light burned in his room until long after midnight. In her own darkened room she tried in vain to sleep Tossing restlessly, her thoughts went back over the IA months of their marriage.
 The first year had been spent on his Montana ranch and then some min ing interests had called him to New York, for only a few days. as he thought. But the days had heightened into weeks, and still he was detained.
 With marvelously quick adapta- bility she had acquired the style and air of the New York women.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-09-18

which he drank" The eunuch in charge said that he feared the wrath of Neb- uchadnezzar who had appointed the meat and drink, and that he dreaded to see Daniels face worse liking than the children which are of your sort
 But the young scholar plead with him for a ten days trial of a diet of pulse and water" The result, as told in Scripture. was that, instead of becoming worse liking" their faces appeared "fatter and fairer than all the children which did eat of the kings meat and wine"
 Further we are told that they were afterwards kept on diet of pulse (and probably dates and other fruit, plenty of bread and water), and that to these four children God gave knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom"
The Prescott daily news., 1908-09-18

their useless efforts, who was SUIT beating the flames that clung to the girl At last he had them smothered And then, still unmindful of his hands that were cruelty burned, her husband carefully unwrapped the coats from the poor, blackened creature that lay there. The people stood back. watching him breathlessly. They seemed incapable of action or speech. ] Some one whispered that it was pantry girl who had overturned an al cohol lamp as she was placing it un- der coffee urn.
 A few moments later a doctor made his way through the crowd and then two white-coated ambulance attend ants lifted the still unconscious girl on stretcher and carried her out.
 The people were now crowding around her husband praising his oour. age and bravery and presence of mind. They pressed forward to shake his hand, and were mortified to find that his hands, his wrists, even his arms, were burned
 Some one touched Elizabeth on the shoulder. She turned. It was the woman who had sat opposite them. Her eyes were full of tears.
 T haven't the courage to speak to your husband, but want to tell you how sorry l am for my rudeness in in ignoring his apologies. I-I am very sorry. wish you would tell him that"
 She was gone before Elizabeth, in her embarrassment and agitation, could find any words for reply.
 Later, in their own rooms, after the doctor had left, and he lay on the couch with helpless, bandaged hands, Elizabeth came over and knelt be- side him. For a while neither spoke; then he realized that she was sobbing quietly.
 Elizabeth, what is it, dear?"
 She made no answer, only crept closer to him.
 Clumsily he tried to smooth her hair, but she took the poor hand in both of hers, covering it with kisses and tears. Perhaps he understood, for he only said, tenderly:
 "Elizabeth-dear little Elizabeth"
The Prescott daily news., 1908-09-18
Her Husband
By Mabel Herbert Urner
(Copyright.)


 "Of course, dear, suit yourself about It. If you think you would like the Hotel - better, why, we will go there. But imagine you will find these large hotels very much the same
 'Yes, suppose so," she answered listlessly.
 The waiter came up now, filled their glasses and placed the menu before him. He looked at it a moment, then handed it over to her.
 Perhaps you had better order" his voice was strained
 She flushed, deep, painful flush. as she took the card and gave the order When the waiter had gone, she leaned back, her eyes wandering over the bril- liantly lighted cafe.
 It was becoming intolerable-this thing between them, this conscious ness that he knew-that for weeks he had known She felt now that from the first, even before she had admitted 1t to herself, with the quick intuition
  was ashamed of him, Ashamed of his awkwardness, his ignorance, his in- ability to act and dress and look like the men around them!
 No word had passed between them: In no direct way had either of them referred to it. yet she knew 1t was never quite out of thir minds.
 It began with their first week in New York. She had chosen to live at the most quiet. the most exclusive hotel in the city, a place rarely in- 'vadsd by the western millionaire; and 1t had come like . blow-the contrast between the men there and her hus- band.
 She fought against the feeling that was aroused in her; she told herself of his sterling worth and manliness; and yet she was constantly comparing him with these men of the world. these clubmen with their air of ease and nonchalance with the way they
The Prescott daily news., 1908-09-18
Monday September 21st
LeComte & Flesher offer The
 Holy
 City" By Clerence Bennett.
By Clerence Bennett.

The only Biblical play that has been a complete success, now in it's fourth season. Endorsed by the press, public and pulpit of every city of importance in America. See a vision of Sa- lome by Pauline Harice, the sen sation of the English speaking world.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-09-18
THE FIRST VEGETARIAN.

HE earliest testimony in favor of vegetarianism
 is the case of the prophet, Daniel. In the first chapter of the book of Daniel we are told
 that when brought for care and training to the royal palace to enable him and his three com panions to stand before the king and interpret wisdom Daniel objected to "defiling himself with the kings meat and with the wine
The Prescott daily news., 1908-09-18

Prices 25c. 35c, soc, 75c and Sl
The Prescott daily news., 1908-09-18

You can be faithful without being frosty.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-09-15
HACKNEY BROS. DRUG STORE SOLD.
v. A. Eabry Buys lhls Popular Store
and Takes Charqe al Once.

It was a great surprise to many
that Hackney Bros. drug store
had been sold last week. The
price paid is said to be in the
neighborhood of $4,000.
The deal was completed Sat-
urday afternoon and Mr.. Mabry
took charge about $50 o'clock.
The sale included all the stock
and fixtures and Mr.. Hackney
reserved the accounts.
Mr.. II. P. Hackney, the pro-
prietor Of this business, has been
in Durham practically all his life
and for IS years has been in the
drug business. rising from clerk
to proprietor Of the store.
Mr.. Mabry has been identified
with the drug business in Dur
ham for many years and has mana
friends here that will wish him
well in his venture. He will
have charge of the prescription
deartment and the same force
that have been with Mr.. Hack
ley will assist Mr.. Mabry.
As yet Mr.. Hackney has not
decided what he will engage in,
but has been for some time think
ing of locating in the west. How
ever. he will remain in Durham
for some months.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-09-15
Married In Chatham.

Mrs. M. B. Gattis, formerly OF
this city, and Mr.. Joe Rigsbee,
of Chatham county, were quietly
married in Chatham county, Sun.
day September 6. The marriage
was rather a surprise to the
relatives and friends of Mrs.
Gattis, who live this city, and
the first public announcement
was made last week.
A few of the intimate friends
of the couple witnessed the cere-
mony. Mrs. Gattis formerly
conducted a boarding house on
Rigsbee avenue and is we'll known
by a number of Durhamites.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-09-15
Bahama Items.

The county bridge force is put
ting back the bridge at Mangum's
mill that was washed away by
the recent freshet.
Mr.. Carl G. Harris, rural car
rier of route number 2, is on the
sick list. Substitute J. Edgar
Harris is servingIthe route. Mr..
Tilley has gone to White Sulphur
Springs to recuperate.
Farmers are about through cur
ing tobacco. The crop is not as
good as it was last year. Corn
this year will be at least one-third
off from what it was last year.
Col. Tom wilkins, of Durham,
was a Bahama visitor last Sunday
Mr.. Edwin C. Parrish, oi
Rougemont, has returned from
Niagara Falls. He was one oi
Mr.. Gattis' party that went
North and reports a fine trip.
Mr.. W. L. Saunders, Of th'
Durham postoffice department i
spending a short time on hi
farm near Bahama.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-09-15

William J. Chambers was born
in Person county in 1913. Volun-
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-09-15
COUNTY SCHOOLS IN GOOD SHAPE.
Increase Of Is Per Gent In Value Of
School Properly DuriDq Vacation.

Superintendent Massey is at
work on his annual report of the
condition of the public schools of
the county and many interesting
figures will soon be made public
that will show the healthy con-
dition of our splendid county
school system, the result of years
Of hard work on the part of Pro-
fessor Massey and the school
board.
During the vacation just clos
ing the value of school buildings
and equipment have been increas-
ed about 25 per cent, this includes
the erection of three new high
school buildings, repairs and fur
nishings for the new ones and
other schools.
Another increase in the better
equipment of the schools is shown
by the fact that four districts
have voted a special tax during
the year and the increase of in
come for the school fund by this
special tax will amount to about
5000. The districts that voted
this special tax are as follows;
Bahama, Glenn's, Lakewood and
Redwood.
The increase in value of schoo
property and the corresponding
increase in attendance that il
reported, should cause Durham
county, that now is recognized a
having the best rural schools il
the State, to feel proud.