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Imperial Valley press., 1908-04-11
CANTALOUPE DAY
BrswIey Decides to Cut Melons For
 All Corners On June 10.

Brawley "Cantaloupe Day. Wed nesday, June 10, says The News
 Brawley invites the whole of the Southwest and all it's visitors, to par ticipate with her in this "Cantaloupe Day" celebration Excursion trains will be run from Los Angeles, San Diego and Yuma; and will stop at intermediate points to take on crowds There will be melon feasts, grand barbecue, band contests, speech mak- ing, athletic sports, and general mer- riment. And the visitors wrri be given the opportunity to see the activities in the great melon fields, the picking and sorting and packing; the pre-coo1- ing and handling in the great melon sheds-the largest cantaloupe sheds in the world They will be given view of the greatest. area in the world de- voted to melon culture. And then they will be given an opportunity to view the valley generally, visit the sister towns and witness the marvellous de- velopment of every section of the land that's talked about.
 General arrangements for the cele- bration have been placed III the hands of an executive committee composed of w. T. Dunn, w. P. Mansfield Philo Jones, William Stahl and John Cady.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-04-11
DEPEW BRAND
 OF DIPLOMACY

Senator Depew was leaving the lhite House after a call on President Bosevelt. The little feminine member the Kankakee Tourist Association E made vain efforts to get past Major {Mer, watchdog of the Presidents s kvate office. She saw the Senator bm New York, unctuous and smiling
 always.
 'Ah, Senator, you're the very man am looking for!" exultingly cried lady. You must introduce me to D President"
 But I don't remember ever having kt you, madam" protested the Sen pr, with hand uplifted in a depreca- Ny gesture.
 Don't remember me, Senator De w!" exclaimed the lady. "Why, I
 t you when you spoke at Amster- m, New York"
 'Ah," unused MT. Depew, "Amster- m-m-m. Let me see now. That was
 ty-six years ago. Impossible; you re not born then"
 And with a courtly bow Chauncey
 appeared behind one of his broad
 smiles.-Collier's
Imperial Valley press., 1908-04-11

Quick Meal and Reliable Gasoline stoves at Gocdrich's.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-04-11
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Superior Court of the County of Imperial, State of California.
 In the matter of the estate of James P. Robinson, deceased.
 Estate of James P. Robinson, de- ceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the under signed, administrator of the estate of James P. Robinson, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within four months after the first publication of this notice to the said administrator at the law office of V. Rapp, in El Centro, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate, in said county of Imperial.
 Dated April 11th, A. D. 1908.
 GEORGE w. ROBINSON, apr. 11-may g Administrator
Imperial Valley press., 1908-04-11

Department of the Interior United States Land Office, Los Angeles, Cali fornia, February 29, 1908.
 A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office by John w. Haynes, contestant, against homestead entry No. 9744, made October 18th, 1901, for W. 1s of N. w. A and s. E. A of N. W. 4 of Section 30, Town ship 15 S., Range 13 B., s. B. M., by Elijah l.. Lyons, contestee, in which it is alleged that Elijah l.. Lyons, con testee, has not made or caused to be made any Improvements of any kind and has abandoned said land since 1901, and that said absence was not due to his employment in the army, navy or marine corps of the U. s. during war time.
 Said parties are hereby notified to appear, respond and offer evidence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock a. m. on May 2S, 1908, before the Regis ter and Receiver at the United States Land Office in Los Angeles. California. The said contestant having, in proper affidavit, filed February 29, 1908, set forth facts which show that after due diligence personal service of this notice can not be made, it is here by ordered and directed that such no tice be given by due proper pub lication.
 FRANK 0. PRESCOTT,
 Register.
 o. R. w. ROBINSON, 1-4t Receiver.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-04-11
BEET SUGAR PRODUCTION.

chigan holds second place in the 'uction of beet sugar in the United es, according to statistics collected he National Farmer"
 Kteen factories were operated in
 producing 165,OOO,O0O pounds of r.
 ldrado led the country with 422,- |S0 pounds of sugar rom 13S,S66 s; California was third with 164,- boo pounds of sugar and Utah pro- ed 1OO,OOO,OOO pounds. eet sugar production for 1907 in United States was 410,0O0 long B. compared with 4SS,O10 long tons 1906.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-04-11
PLANTING A LARGE VINEYARD

The Arakelian Brothers, who own several thousand acres of grape vine yards in the Fresno district, are pre- pairing a 320-acre tract at Keystone which they will set to fruit trees and grapes. Two hundred acres are being planted to Malagas, Muscats, Golden Chancellor and Thompson Seedless. They have also planted 2000 Smyrna fig trees and 5000 apricot trees of the Triton variety.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-04-11
CONTEST NOTICE.

apr. 11-may g
Imperial Valley press., 1908-04-11

Secretary Wigglns of the Los Ange- bs Chamber of Commerce believes the |lterest of the business men of Los |ngeles should be kept up to the high |ater mark, in spite of occasional dull eaiods.
 There is more for any enterprising
 munity to do in times like these
 n in the piping days of prosperity"
 Wiggins, land it is just the time len the Chambers of Commerce and nilar commercial bodies have to 'eAr the chief burden of doing things br, the public veal.
 'fWise men have recognized the fact bat this is the time to get busy and D missionary work; tnaL Jne psycho- Sgical moment has arrived for center Sg the attention of all the rest of the suntry on our State. And don't forget lat the communities which do the ardest, most effective work, will reap e largest benefit.
 "There are thousands of people all Rr the country who just now are king harder than ever before for
 Promised Land. Their eyes are
 t in this direction. Don't you sup Be that ihwe display energy and do ngs when the rest of the country waiting for something to turn up,
 1t those who wish to better them ves will say: Well, the people of uthern California are not asleep if nes are hard; they are pushing right head and getting there all the time. bat is the kind of place 1 want to ke in
 Take the recent Cham per of Com Wce excursion to Imperial county.
 res of the best informed business
 were astonished and profoundly
 ressed by what they saw. It gave
 m greater faith in Southern Califor-
 it got them out of the narrow rut ! the daily business grind; it helped
 spell confidence with a large e. & hat it directly helped business can- t be doubted"
Imperial Valley press., 1908-04-11
EuREKAI
res, | Have Found It At Last.

Found what? Why that Chamber. lain's Salve cures eczema and all man ner of itching of the skin. have been afflicted for many years with skin disease. I had to get up three or four times every night and wash with cold water to allay the terrible itching, but since using this salve in December 1905, the itching has stopped and has not troubled me.--Elder John T. Ong. ley, Rockville, Pa. For sale at the El Centro drug store.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-04-11
Gentle and Effective.

A Well-knOWn Manitoba editor writes: "As an inside worker I find Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab lets invaluable for the touches of bill iousness natural to sedentary life, their action being gentle and effective, clear ing the digestive tract and the head Price, 25 cents. Samples free. El CentrO drug store
Imperial Valley press., 1908-04-11

For thornless cactus and information regarding the variety of peaches to plant and how to cultivate them for best results in fruiting call on or ad- dress Imperial Valley Nurseries. Wm. Kelly, Prop. 4tf
Imperial Valley press., 1908-04-11

We are agents to Sell lots for the El Centro Town company; also agents for acreage adjoining town. Now is the time to buy while cheap. Ira Aten Land Co.,, Fl Centro, Calf.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-04-11
coAcHELLA ONIONS.

lf Coachella Valley end of the kwestern irrigation region is get busy. It will ship 200 cars of
 uda onions this year.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-04-11

List your lands with the Ira Aten Land Go. They can give you best re- suits.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-04-11

For Singer sewing machines, see I eller, the Singer agent, at Imperial
Imperial Valley press., 1908-04-11
.FFFCTlVE WORK OF
 COMMERCIAL BODIES
HE TIME TO GET BUSY IS WHEN
 THINGS ARE DULL.

psychological Moment at Hand For Centering Attention of Whole coun- try on California, Says Frank Wig ulns-The Valley Excursion Helped Business.
The Dolores star., 1908-11-13
CONDEMNED RECORD OF THE
PROGRESS OF EVENTS At
HOME AND ABROAD.
FROM ALL SOURCES
sAYINcs, DoINos, ACHIEVE
MENTs. sUFFERlNos. HOPES
AND FEARS OF MANKIND.
WESTERN NEWS.

Chancellor E. Benjamin Andrews of
the University Of Nebraska has ten
dered his resignation to take effect
January 1st.
Mr.. Bryan wrote graceful letter to
Judge Taft. congratulating him on his
election and wishing him success in
his administration.
Forest fires which have been rag
ing between Evansville. Indiana, and
Cairo, Illinois, for the last week, have
already caused a loss of 100000.
Engineers Of the Wisconsin State
Geological Survey are making surveys
and other arrangements for the pro-
posed model highway in Milwaukee.
Il have no fault to find with the re-
suit OF the election" stated James ].
Hill, president of the Great Northern.
at Spokane Thursday. Taft is a per-
sonal friend of mine, and his election is
eminently satisfactory"
A monster petition to be circulated
among the women of America and then
submitted to President-elect Taft Is
one of the immediate plans of the Ma
tional American Woman's Suffrage AS
ISOLATION, as outlined at Denver.
The Arkansas river at Pine Bluff
began falling Monday night and the
caving-in of the river banks on the
south side seemed to be about over.
The historic home of Governor ]. s.
Roane caved into the river.
At banquet of the Cincinnati Com
mercial Club given in his honor two
days after his election, William II.
Taft made an optimistic speech which
was hailed as sounding the keynote of
prosperity for the next four years. He
declared that he would strenuously en-
force the law against dishonest busi-
ness methods.
The petition of William B. Hearst
for transfer of the 100000 damage
suit of Governor Haskell of Oklahoma
against him to the Federal Court was
granted by Judge Estell Of the District
Court of Douglas county at Omaha,
and the papers were filed Saturday
With the clerk Of the United States
Circuit Court.
Rome G. Brown OF Minneapolis,
president of the Harvard Clubs of
AuCiiCn, 1oVt-loVo, says fTeSlueut
Roosevelt cannot succeed DIR. Eliot at
Harvard for two reasons: First, he
does not want the presidency; second,
couldn't get 1t. Not conservative
enough for Harvard presidency; could
not get one vote Harvard Board of
Overseers."
Ralph Blaisdell. auditor for the Har-
rim far, Of ls,t q,
west. has. for the good of the SER
vice." issued an order forbidding en-
ployes in his department visiting sa-
looms or liquor houses for any purpose
whatsoever. The order effects about
500 employees. Several months ago
Blaisdell discharged all the women
clerks and stenographers in his de-
partment and replaced them with men.
The women were dismissed on the
ground that men are more efficient.
The Dolores star., 1908-11-13
A linQuist.

The charm Of Mrs. Ruth McEnery
Stuart's negro dialect stories was
greatly enhanced when she read them
herself. as she used frequently to do
in the early days of her fame. for
charity and church entertainments.
Her imitation of the negro dialect was
excellent. and her small son. who was
very fond of her accomplishment in
this line. frequently boasted OF 1t
among the other children. Once. when
come of his schoolmates were vaunt-
ing the accomplishments of their sew
eral mothers, he was overheard to de-
clare:
We'll. my mother is smarter than
any of yours. She can speak two Ian
guages."
What are they?" demanded his
companions.
white and colored."
The Dolores star., 1908-11-13

Mrs. Lenora Bodenhamer, r. F. D. 1,
Box -, Kernersville, N. c., writes:
81 suffered with stomach trouble and
indigestion for some time, and nothing
that 1 ate agreed with me. Twas very
nervous and experienced a continual
feeling of uneasiness and fear. took
medicine from the doctor, but it did me
no good.
81 found in one of your Peruna books
description of my symptoms. then
wrote to DIR. Hartman for advice. He
said I had catarrh of the stomach.
took Peruna and Manalin and followed
his directions and can now say that
feel as well as ever did.
81 hope that all who are affiictetSwith
the same symptoms will take Peruna,
as it has certainly cured me-"
The above is only one of hundreds
who have written similar letters to DIR.
Hartman. just one such case as this
entities Peruna to the candid consider
alton of every one similarly afflicted. If
this be true of the testimony of one per-
son what ought to be the testimony of
hundreds, yes thousands, of honest, sim
cere people. We have in our files o
great IN any other testimonials.
The Dolores star., 1908-11-13
BOY KEPT SCRATCHING.
Eczema Lasted 7 Years-Face Was All
i, Raw-skin Specialists Failed, But
Cuticura Effected Cure.

when my little boy was six weeks
old an eruption broke out on his face.
took him to a doctor, but his face
kept on getting worse until 1t got SO
bad that no one could look at him.
His whole face was one crust and
must have been very painful. He
scratched day and night until his face
was raw. Then took him to all the
best specialists in skin diseases but
they could not do much for him. The
eczema got on his arms and legs and
we could not get nights sleep in
months. got a set of Cuticura Rene.
dies and he felt relieved the first time
l used them. gave the Cuticura
Remedies a good trial and gradually
the eczema healed all up. He is now
seven years old and think the trou-
BILE will never return. Mrs. John @.
Klumpp. so Niagara st., Newark, N.
j.. Oct. II and 20. 1907"
The Dolores star., 1908-11-13
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

November 18th four additional letter
carriers will be appointed at Denver.
The treasury on the End inst. pur-
chased 100000 ounces of silver for de-
livery at New York at 5O.23s cents per
fine ounce.
The Treasury on the 9Th inst. pur-
chased $4,000 ounces OF silver for de-
livery at New Orleans and $4,000
ounces for delivery at Denver at 5O.-
365 cents fine ounce.
The monthly statement of the pub
lie debt shows that at the close of
business Oct 81, 1908, the debt, less
cash in the treasury, amounted to $685.
77o,625. which is an increase for the
month of $s,511.975.
The worlds production OF cotton for
mill consumption during the year end.
ing August 81, 1908, exceeded by
2.340,000 bales the production of the
previous year, according to the CEN
sus bureaus report on the supply and
distribution Of cotton.
After December 1st the money de-
rived by the government from timber
sales. permits for stock grazing and
for special uses of various resources
In the national forest reserves, will
be deposited with national banks in
stead of being forwarded to Washing
ton to be locked in the treasury.
Among these repositories are the Den
yer National and the First National
OF Albuquerque.
That President Roosevelt may be
the successor of Senator Platt in the
Senate is considered by many in
Washington as not at all improbable
He has said within the past year that
with Mr.. Taft as President he would
not feel the same hesitancy about en-
tering the Senate that he would feel
with some one In the White House
with whom his relations were not as
intimate as they are with Mr.. Taft.
In order to keep the organization
free from even the suspicion of evas-
ion OF legal requirements. George
Otis Smith. director of the geological
survey, has issued an order prohibiting
members OF the survey from owning
stock In any mining company the prop
erty o: which is in the United States
or Alaska.
The monthly statement issued by the
comptroller Of the currency shows that
at the close of business Oct. 21. 1908.
the amount of national notes in circu-
lation was $665.S44.192, increase for
the year Of $55,863, ,726 and decrease
for the month of 39.76S.135.
The Dolores star., 1908-11-13
GENERAL NEWS.

All grades of refined sugar were re-
duced 20 cents a hundred pounds in
New York November 9Th.
The British battleship Invincible, at
her full power trial on Saturday,
steamed twenty-eight knots an hour
over period Of eight hours.
The United States Court in New
York has upheld the contention that
the American Tobacco Company is a
trust operating in restraint of trade
The Outlook confirms the published
report that President Roosevelt will
be associated with its editorial staff
after March 5th as special contribut.
ing editor.
The Japanese steamer Taish Maru
was sunk during a storm off Etoro
island and lis persons were drowned.
The vessel was crowded with fisher
men and passengers and of those
aboard only twenty-nine were saved.
A Paris Journal states that Wilbur
Wright has received letter from EN-
peror William congratuIating him on
his achievements and inviting him to
go to Germany and continue his ex-
periments there
The American fleet has carried our
national games to China. At Annoy an
eleven from the battleship Virginia de-
feated the Louisiana football team II
to 0, and baseball nine from the Ken
tuckey defeated a nine from the Louis.
lana.
The railroads of the United States
have released orders for equipment
and supplies aggregating $z4O,OOO, 900
since election day. These orders are
said to have been placed prior to No
vember 3rd, contingent on the out
come of the campaign.
Nine Italian laborers were killed on
the Grand Trunk Pacific north of Dry
den, 200 miles east of Winnipeg, on
the 5th inst. They were working in a
deep cut when some charges Of dyna-
mite were prematurely exploded, tons
Of rock falling on. them. Two others
escaped.
The Dolores star., 1908-11-13
LAUGH WAS ON THE DEACON.
Statement Might De True, But Ger
tainiy Wac unhappily Expressed.

7 regret to say" remarked Deacon
French. at the last meeting of the
SQuashville Political Debate club,
that this club has been degenerating
ever since became q member OF It,.
The deacon paused and flushed as
he saw . slight smile on the faces Of
his fellow members.
What l mean to say is" he con-
tinued. with some haste. that ever
since Joined this club I've noticed .
gradual but decided change for the
worse"
The smile on the faces Of the other
members deepened. and the deacon's
face turned almost scarlet.
You all know what l mean." he
added. desperately. What mean 10
that from the very minute l became q
member Of the Squashville Political
Debate club. could see that 1t was
beginning to lose its value as an or
ganization. and the longer I have
stayed In 1t. the more steadily have
seen It running down hill!"-Lippin-
colts.
The Dolores star., 1908-11-13
TOO MUCH ron YANKEE.
English Mvnehawsea hsa ehsds sh<
Better Of Fellow Romaneer.

The Cape Cod man and the Lon.
doner were travelling on the same
train together from Liverpool to the
capital.
Yea" said the Yankee. I'VE do
have considerable fog out our way.
I've seen It SO thick that the land
ladies Of our summer boardin' houses
could ladle It out and use II instead
O. whipped egg sor the heavy part Of
the fioatin' island
I'VE ave EN-. too. in London" said
his travelling companion. but our
climate is too dirty to permit Of our
eatin' it. We burn SO much soft coal.
you see. the fog gets packed full Of
SCOT. The only thing we really can do
with 1t is to cut It up into blocks and
use 1t instead Of peat when We want
quick fire."
And the Yankee took out the little
American nag he wore In his button
hole and put 1t away in his wallet
Judge.
The Dolores star., 1908-11-13
SEEMED A rRIFLE PERSONAL.
cIergyman's Particular Reason for
omittine the Fifth Verse.

A clergyman In an interior town
married a woman from whom he re-
ceived a dowry of $4,000 and a pros
pect Of more. Shortly afterwards,
while occupying the pulpit. he gave
out hymn, read the first verse and
proceeded to read the fifth. COM
mencing:
Forever let my grateful heart"
then he hesitated and exclaimed:
THE choir will omit the fifth verse;"
Some Of the congregation read the
verse for themselves and smiled az
they read:
Forever let my grateful heart
His boundless grace adore.
Which gives ten thousand blessings now
And bids me hope for more.
The Dolores star., 1908-11-13
Nuts.

One very great advantage which
nuts possess over most foods is their
absolute freedom from adulteration.
When you buy nuts. you always know
what you are getting. or course,
those bought in the shell are also alb
solutely clean. And what beautiful
source they come from! How delight
full to picture the trees upon which
they grow. on the outermost branches
dancing In the sunbeams.-Good
Health.
The Dolores star., 1908-11-13
Breaking the Ice.

DO you think any girl ever pro
poses in leap year. as they say. Jen.
nie?" he asked.
Not unless she is obliged to-" an.
swered the maiden.
HIM! l hadn't thought Of that" he
said, after pause.
But, George" she said, laying her
hand affectionately upon his arm and
looking into his eyes, you, am sure,
will never force me to that humilia.
tion."
"No-er-that is to say-of course
not"
The ice was broken and three min.
utes later George was Jennie's &C.
cepted.
The Dolores star., 1908-11-13
HE EpItsph.

= have just one request" said u
Dying man to his relatives-
what 10 it?' they asked hin cam
estly. I'VE will grant you anytAing"
WELL" replied the man. fses,y, =
want you to have carved upon ny
monument these words: Here lieo .
man who worked for his living"
Realizing that he had forsstaIIed
any attempt ON the part Of his rich 70
lations to brag too much about their
family connections. he sank into .
sweet sleep.
The Dolores star., 1908-11-13
Poor Old Bird.

Pop docking up from the paper)-
I see there's a new baby hippopotamus
at the zoo. What are you laughing
at, Johnnie?
Johnnie (who is almost as bright
as he looks)-I was JUS laughin' to
think Of the stork carryin' q hipperpot'
amus!-Exchange.
The Dolores star., 1908-11-13
Uncle Zeb.. Preference,

Uncle Zebulon was ON visit to his
nephew in the big city and the two
had gone to q restaurant for dinner.
They had given their order and were
waiting for it to be filled when the
younger man, who had been glancing
at a paper that lay on the table. said:
said:
by the way, uncle. did you ever
have cerebro-spinal meningitis?"
NO." replied Uncle Zebulon. after
a few moments mental struggle with
the question, land don't want any.
I'd ruther have fried liver and bacon
any day."
The Dolores star., 1908-11-13
His Opinion.

DE race has got ter rise an shine
ef ever 1t hopes ter git dar." said
Brother Williams. TOO many of us
thinks dat all we got ter do Is ter go
ter sleep in de hot sun an rise up an
eat watermillions in de shade! Dey
amt no room in dis worr fer de lazy
man. He's always de one what gifts
run over, an den lays dar an howls
bekaze he's hurt!"-Atlanta Constitu.
ton.
The Dolores star., 1908-11-13
HOw'S This?

We OFFER One Hundred Dollar Reward for any
Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY CO.. Toledo o.
We. the undcrsiRned. have known r, j. Cheney
for the last Is years. and believe him perfectly hon.
ornbe In all business transactions and fnanctall,
abio TO carry out any obligations made by his nrm.
wALpINo. kINSAs a MARVIN.
Wholesale DrugHists. Toledo, O.
. Hhls Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
ystem Testimonials sent free. Price rs cents peg
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Dolores star., 1908-11-13

Kidney Pills and the backache ceased.
Encouraged. l kept on, and by the
time had used three boxes not a
sign of the trouble remained. My
health is perfect"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.