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Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-15
HEAT. HUMIDITY IvD HGHBALLS.

The New York Herald whose editorials always snore
 "The normal man is apt to become irritable and to suffer under atmospheric conditions such prevail during the heated term On the other hand the man who anomay constituted with defective judgement and impaired will power da homcdal 1t is therefore incumbent on men 0i sue reuroc ant to prevent any such explosion bran storm by exceeding care in the details of ter ves aVoidg m "RtS that would tend to promote accenuate such a bias
 In plain United States all that means simply that booze fighters go under in hot weather and that their only safe poy
 to quit drinking The agent that tends to promote or ac centuate' craziness is alcohol o
 About two ago the Southwest visited by streak of hot and humid atmosphere that caused unusual discomfort to the strong and healthy and was the feeble and unhealthy. due to heat reported from desert places that before had known sunsroe or ensoan and Imperial Valley Some of the victims were aged eneeed by Most of the however appear hard drinkers who had enough to leave whskey alone for few days No strong healthy sober killed by the of humid heat that flowed over the and
 Unquestonaby intensely the desert in mdsun- mer even when the normally dry and Imperial Valley IS no summer resort nothing than discomfort is to be health here ana ordinary common their of living and working AS
 of fact feels the heat less while working out o doors than while trying to keep taking esta the house. it hot here the summer of would be here 1t the heat that makes Imperial Valley of the most productive of the earth Rich soil abundant water and the vazng sunshine the of the Valleys wealth. and the heat is not the least important factor in the combnaton
 There regions hot much hotter all inhabited by permanent populations which never think 0t eeng to colder lands The natives of those lands do not worry about and they do not die of sunstoe The white men who go to the tropics either learn quickly keep sober and leave al coho alone turn their toes like the old soaks who struck the long trail over in Arizona few days ago.
 It than probable virtually certain that deaths from be proportionaly in valley town as they were in Yuma if the valley towns were infested by saloons Yuma MeXcal saloons account for the high summer of CaeXco. Choos Indians and white dere until they frizzled to finish They usually over C this side of the line to die It is not the heat it is the mesca whiskey that kills
 All of which justification hygenc grounds of the saloon policy of Imperial County
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-15

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Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-15
ARIZONA CANTAL0UPES
Melons Grown in the Territory Netted Ranchers One Dollar Per Crate
 For Ponies.

The Arizona cantaloupe season is closed, and the net results to the ranchers have been more satisfactory than were those which came to the Imperial Valley melon-growers.
 The bulk of the Arizona cantaloupe growing was in the Salt River Valley and while the first of their shipments did not bring satisfactory returns, the market adjusted itself so that aIler the first few carloads were sent out prices began to climb, and the last reports received by the representa- tives of the Ii. Woods Company on the shipments sent out from Mesa show that the net returns to the growers were $1.04 for standards and S1 for ponies, per crate. One hun dred and ninety-seven carloads of can taloupes have been sent out from the Mesa station. Last years shipments amounted to 156 carloads.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-15

Tom Lawson has broken out with another scheme to despoil the Frenied Financiers of their loot and enrich everyone else. The essence of the plan is that the people-all the people shall hand their money over to Lawson and let him buck the Wall street game with a big wad. Lawson may not be crazy, but anyone who takes him ser iously is certainly locoed a whole lot.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-15

Chicago has been greatly per turbed over the high rate of in fant mortality, and has been seeking diligently for the cause The board of health thinks it possible that a diet of beer, pickles and sausages may be one of the causes. Nature is a wise old dame after all. She refuses to permit the perpetua- ton of a species so stupid as to feed babies on beer and pickles. In other words, nature does not tolerate Chicago.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-15
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF OFFICERS
 OF IMPERIAL COUNTY.

supervisors-F S. Webster, Sidney Me Harg, R. H. Clark. Porter N. Ferguson. c. R. Wade.
 Judge of Superior Court-Franklin J. Cole.
 District Attorney--John M. Eshleman. County Clerk-D. s. Elder.
 County Treasurer-Paul Roman. County Auditor-C. P. McClelland. County Assessor-Fred Fuller.
 County Tax Collector-E. Wright. County Surveyor-E H. Gaines. County Hscoruer--Luhn R. Baker. County Supt. of Schools-J. r,. OArr. County Sheriff-Mobley Meadows. County Corcner-T. j. Kitchen. County Health Oficer-Dr. b. E. Patten Public AdministTator-E D. Forester
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-15

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Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-15
SEEKING BUSINESS LOCATION

J. H. Caldwell, of Parkdale, Arkan- sas, have been spending several days in Dl Centro and other Imperial Valley towns the past week, seeking a busi- ness location He has been engaged in the grocery business for several years, but it is probable he will come 10 Fl Centro this fall and establish a fuel and feed store.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-15

Congress alone can remedy the wrongs resulting from strict application of existing law to land cases in Imperial Valley. The purchaser and the bona fide reclaimer of an assigned desert claim should have the prefer ence of entry right when a con- test of the original entry is sus- tained. It is a travesty of jus tice and equity to confiscate an improved farm and hand it over to a prowling coyote of a land jumper because somebody sWOre falsely in making the original entry. That does not punish the culprit, nor does it restore anything to the defrauded party, Uncle Sam. On the other hand it does defeat the chief end and the aim of the land law. viz: the occupation, reclama- tion and beneficial use of public land by industrious settlers and the building of homes for the American people. Amend ments to the land laws are necessary to safeguard the rights of the settler in good faith.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-15

All signs point toward a large and rapid increase in the popu- lation of Imperial Valley towns next fall and winter, and it de- wolves upon the present inhab- itants to get ready to receive the newcomers and make the towns attractive to them. Sew CTS, water supply, good roads and shade trees are the chief in ducements to permanent set clement and investment. Fl Centro, as the county seat and principal business town, is un- der obligation to take the lead Tn making public improvements.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-15
MAY TALK TO BLYTHE RANCH.

A telephone line has been con- pleted from Parker. on the Colorado River, to Black Point, and construc tion work is to begin immediately on an extension of this line from Black Point to the ranch house on the Blythe Estate.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-15

Last Saturday morning, before day light, a light rain fell in Fl Centro, but heavy showers occurred in the southerly portions of the Valley. High wind, an electrical storm and a slight rainfall on Saturday night. Thurs day night dense clouds covered the sky for several hours, but no rain fell.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-15
BoTTLlNe WORKS TO COME,

Frank s. Biles of Los Angeles has decided to locate in Fl Centro with his plant for bottling soft drinks, and will ship the machinery to this place wihtin the ensuing week.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-15
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. G. Ravens. City Treasurer-R. B. Jauman City Attorney-M. W. ConklinE. City Marshal-C. A. Bradford. City Recorder-J. F. Tout.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-15
THE WEATHER.

The weeks record, as shown by The Press thermometer, with readings taken at o'clock, daily. is as follows:
 Dry hnlh Wet hnlh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
CONFEDERATEDEAD
 ARE REMEMBERED
TUSCALOOSA PEOPLE WILL DECO RATE EXTENSIVELY FOR UN.- vERSITY COMMENCEMENT THIS YEAR-To BE BRILLIANT.

Tuscaloosa, April 29.-(Special. )--Memo- rial day was celebrated here in a very interesting fashion Monday afternoon. The orator of the day was Rev George L. Jenkins, pastor of the Methodist church. The procession was unusually large Capt W. A. Collier being marshal of the day and the Warrior Guards attend ing, being in charge of Capt. J. F. Wal ker. It was quite gratifying to note q large number of veterans present, these also marching in the procession. The camps sponsor was Miss Josie Durrett and her maids were Miss Katie Hinton and Miss Annie Laurie Walker. In addi- tion to having beautifully decorated the graves this year the ladies have also placed Confederate crosses on the graves of all the Confederate soldiers, which permanently mark their resting place.
 A movement has been started here to arrange for decorations over the city on the occasion of the university commence ment. A committee has been appointed and the plan is that all of the business part of the city and a large part of the residence section is to be decorated In university colors during the commence of the city, and all of the people, led by loyal alumni living here. have determined to let strangers see that the interesting commencement occasions are enthusiasti- cally entered into by the people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
FINLEY CALLS ON
 LARGE SHIPPERS
PRESIDENT OF SOUTHERN IS IN GOOD HEALTH AND GREETS FRIENDS HERE WITH CHARAC- TERISTIc CoRDIALlTY.

President w. w. Finley of the South ern railway, who arrived here late Tues day night, left yesterday afternoon fol Chattanooga. He came to Birmingham at this time especially to keep an engage ment to address the Association of South ern Railway Surgeons in annual session but while in the city he called on Vice President F. Fl. Crockard of the Ten nessee company, Vice President J. w. Me Queen and representatives of other large shipping interests. He also held short conference with General Freight Agent Simpson and other officials of the South ern stationed in Birmingham.
 Mr. Finley was accompanied to the dis trict by J. S. B. Thompson of Atlanta, assistant to the president; Fairfax Har- rison of Washington vice president of the Southern in charge of the land depart ment Mir Thompson returned to At lanta, but MT. Finley and MT. Harrison go from Chattanooga to Knoxville and from the latter city they will proceed to Washington.
 MT Finley greeted his friends in Bir- mingham with characteristic cordially. He was looking we'll. When asked by a representative of The Age-Herald what he thought about the business outlook. MT. Finley replied that he hoped it would soon become brighter but that at present railroad traffic was very light, compared with normal conditions.
 MT. Finleys speech, delivered yesterday before the surgeons, will be found on page 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
POT IS BOILING
 AT GREENSBORO
A NUMBER OF CANDIDATES EN- TER THE RACE FOR TOWN oFFIcES-MRS. J. M. JONES DIES. BASEBALL GAMES.

Greensboro, April 29.-(Sp ecial. )-The deepest interest in Greensboro. John Apsey, the present incumbent, is a candidate for reelection and he is op- posed by George Ready, editor of the Beacon, with a promise of several dark horses entering at the last minute. There are 12 or IA candidates for councilmen, Altogether the politi- cal pot is boiling furiously.
 The death of Mrs. J. M. Jones has saddened a large circle of friends and relatives. The bride of not quite a year, her death seems a most untimely one. She was laid to rest in the old Borden graveyard where so many of her relatives are buried. She is sur vived by her husband, her mother and one brother.
 Scenes from Mkado and Pinafore were given by local talent Monday night for the benefit of the Methodist church and a splendid sum realized. The parts were well taken, the music bright and catchy and the whole a perfect success. As the three little maids, Misses Pickens, Waller and Chapman, were charming.
 Several crack shots will go from here to Birmingham to take part in the Shapman were charming.
 There will be a series of three ball games between the Marion team and the Southern university boys on the college campus this week. The first game will take place tomorrow. A crowd from Greensboro will go to Marion to hear Damrosch's orchestra. Miss McMillan will carry most of her music class from the academy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
EXERCISES HELD
 AT 4:3O O'CLOCK
Interesting Programme Arranged For Cahalan Monument Exercises
 Tomorrow Afternoon.

The exercises at the unveling of the Mary Cahalan monument in Capitol park tomorrow afternoon will begin at 43t o'clock instead of 1, as previously an- nounced The time was changed because all who are to take part could not arrange to be present as early as the hour orig inally set.
 An interesting programme has been prepared, including music by Memoli s band, 8 short prayer and short addresses. All the school children of Birmingham have been invited to be present. The students of the colleges have also been invited and the attendance, therefore, will be unusually large.
 Miss Daisy Rowley, secretary of the monument association, says list of the recent subscriptions to the monument fund will be published tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
THE REV. DR. DIX DIEG.
Was Son of Gen. John A. Dix of His
 toric Fame.

New York, April 29.-The Rev. pr. Dix, director of Trinity Protestant Episcopal parish since 1892 and one of the city s most prominent clergymen, died tonight at the Trinity rectory, in West Twenty fifth street Death was due to heart fail ure, and followed a brief illness which took a serious turn three days ago.
 Dr. Dix was S1 years old, and was born in this city He was son of Gen. John A. Dix, author of the famous dispatch, ''If any one attempts to haul down the American flag shoot him on the spot
 The elder Dix was at one time Secrc- tary of the Treasury, and on January 29, 1861, directed the message quoted to Lieutenant Caldwell at New Orleans. Caldwell had been instructed to super sede the captain of United States reve- nue cutter, who refused to bring the yes sel as ordered, to New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
MORE SUFFERING
 IN BLOUNT COUNTY
Storm District Is Roughly Divided Into
 Four Sections By Relief Workers.

Oneonta, April 29.-(Special. )-Your cor respondent has just returned from a trip over the path of the storm in Blount county, and can truthfully say that the first reports of the damage to pr perty and the suffering from injuries 4liicted on the people by the flying debris and falling in of chimneys were not half large enough.
 The people along the path of the storm have responded to the call for help, and great numbers of workers may be found pushing with all their might the rebuild ing of the homes, barns, fencing etc. Others are found hurrying to the rescue with food and clothing for the hungry and the destitute.
 This immediate relief is all that can be expected of the people in the neiGhbor- hood of the storm. Many families Will have to be cared for after this temporary relief is expended. A score or more of families will be unable to make a crop without aid. Their stock has been killed, food and provisions have been blown away, timber in great quantities was blown down and scattered over the farms and people from a distance should heed the call for help.
 The storm district may be divided into
  precinct, Royal and Highmound. Each of these communities has local committees to receive and distribute relief. But 1t having been thought advisable to have one committee, to supplement the work being done by the local committees, with au- thority to receive and distribute such gen eral relief as may be contributed by the general public
 The committee for this purpose is as follows Miles C. Allgood, chairman; J. T. Blalocl, J. M. Marlborough, T. G. Mer- Till, w. V. Copeland, J. r. Kelton, John H. Donehoo, John F. Wilson and E. C. Alldredge.
 The committee will be subject to the call of the chairman. It is understood that a meeting of the committee will be called at an early date and pending the fur ther organization of the committee for work all contributions should be sent to M C. Allgood, Oneonta, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
JONESDORO BOY
 IS SHOT BY NEGRO
Another Negro Is Victim of
 Stray Shot
CAUCUS IN BfSSFMER
Board of Education Holds Secret Meet. ing-WiII McLain Cuts a Woman At \Robertstown Furnace.
 Personal and General.

Bessemer, April 29-(Special. IA shoot ing affray occurred this morning in the little villsge of Jonesboro and as a re- suit one young white boy was seriously II not fatally wounded, and one negro man was badly shot. It appears that Q young white boy named Cleve Houston went to the house of man named Matt Woods to deliver some groceries that had been ordered. When he went to put the goods in the house Woods told him to get out and take the groceries with him The young man said he would do this and he started out the door, Just before he reached the door Woods walked up to him and pointed a shotgun at him. He told young Houston he had a good mind to shoot him and the young man asked him not to do so
 Woods then told him to get out and Houston proceeded to comply with his demands. He had not gone very far when he was shot in the leg and he was filled full of shot. In the meantime 1t seems that a negro man got in the way of some of the shot and he, too, was hit Young Houston was carried to the home of his parents, where he received medical attention.
 The negro was also gwen immediate at tention and it is not believed that he is as badly wounded as the young boy.
 Young Houston is only IA years of age, and it is just possible that he might be troubled with blood poison.
 After the shooting was over several of the valiant Jonesboro officers arrived on the scene and placed Woods under arrest, and he is now locked up in the Jones' bOrO iail T., R Bradley of the Resse- mer State bank was out there at the time of the shooting and MT. Bradley states that it looked mighty bad to him. He saw Woods surrender to the officers and he stated that Woods first threw down his gun and then met the officers half way. Mr. Bradley states that the entire town of Jonesboro was very much worked up over the shooting and people were running from every direction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
NEWS OF PRATT CITY.
Fire Department Making Big Prepara-
 tions For Coming Tournament.

Pratt City, April 29.-(special)--The Pratt City fire department will give a box supper at the city hall Friday night for the benefit of the department in preparing for the tournament to be held in Birmingham in May
 The department will hold meeting at the city hall Thursday night, at which time committees in charge of the prep arations will make reports. The com mittees to report are as follows: John Almon ways and means; ". c. MeDon- aid, advertising; D. G. Richard. track and water; Sam Foley, badges J. II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
Personal and General.

A dance was given at the Beavers hall this evening" Music was brought down from Birmingham and the affair was very much enjoyed.
 pr. Caldwell of St. Louis lectured to the women of the Civic Improvement club at the library hall this evening and the lecture was a thoroughly enjoyable one, Dr. Caldwell outlined some plans that he thought might help them along In the work they had undertaken, and it is be- lieved that the club will be the means of doing a great deal towards beautifying the city.
 M M Coburn, who was formerly con nected with Kennedy Bros. of this city and who moved out to Ensley several months ago, has returned to the city and is again connected with the firm. MT. Coburn is well known in the city and his many friends are glad to know that he will reside here permanently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
Cuts Woman.

Will McLain, a negro, cut negro wom- an at the Robertstown furnace this even ing and it seems that he cut her up Tn good style. It is not known just how the fight started, but it is understood that they had been fighting for some time ana the cutting scrape this evening was the result. The negro made his escape after the cutting and has not been captured.
 pr. R. W. Waldrop will leave on Fri day evening for Baltimore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30

King, team; Henry Mills, band; CHI Mcdonald, uniforms.
 The Pratt City team is making eXten- sive preparations for the coming tourna- ment, and every member is doing all In his power to make the affair success.
 The local lodge of Masons held an in teresting meeting last night and Dr. .. N Carraway was raised to the degree of Master Mason. E. L. Layton was passed to the fellow craft. and several other applications for membership were voted on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
State Federation of Labor.

Anniston, April 29-Mobile was selected as the next meeting place for the con- vention of the State Federation of Labor President Marx and Secretary James B. Drake of Birmingham were reelected and vice presidents for the seven dis tricts of the state elected. Jerry Will Hams of Birmingham was chosen a dele gate to the American Federation of Labor. The convention adjourned tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
Special Caucus.

A special caucus of the Board of Educa- tion was held this evening at the office of Dr. J. H. Downing. The meeting was supposed to have been a very quiet af- fair and nothing was given out after it was over. Dr. R. P. McTyeire was askei with regard to the meeting after it was over. and he stated that it was simply a friendly gathering" Those present were Dr. Downing, Dr. McTyeire, MT. Lewis, MT. Rush and pr. Waldrop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
Big Hail Stones.
Action Deferred.

The city democratic executive commit- tee met yesterday afternoon and in star chamber session decided not to take any action on the request of the newly nom mated city councilmen to call a primary to nominate them to the minor city of fees until after the municipal election in September. The action of the com mttee has caused considerable discussion and discontent as the candidates be- lievng the people were to be allowed to name the officeholders, as they have In the past, have been announced for months and the campaign is wearing vn them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
Democrats Name Date.

Jackson, Miss. April 29.-(Special.)-- The democratic state executive com mittee met today and selected June IT as the date of the state convention to name delegates to the Denver conven- tfon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-30
Mount Etna Gets Busy.

Messina, April 29.-Mount Etna is now in active eruption. At night the contrast between the flames from its cone and the snow-capped mountain is most pictur- esque.