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Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-22
METHoDISTS WANT NEW DIS.
 TRICT.

With the near approach of the an nual conference of the Methodists of Southern California come discussions, in the southeastern portion of the great territory concerned, of the ne cessity for the formation of new district. It is the belief of leading Methodists of Imperial Valley that the best interests of the Methodist church would be served by making new district, which would include possibly all the territory from Beaumont Pass southerly, taking in the Coachella Val ley, the Imperial Valley and the Colo rado river territory wherein much de- velopment is anticipated for the ehsu- ing year. In such a case, a new pre- siding elder-or general superintend- ent as they are now termed would have to be appointed for this terri tory, and he would give much more time to the visitation of the various charges than is now possible for Dr. J. l.. Pitner, because of the immense territory which the San Diego dis trict covers.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-22
PROFITS IN ONIONS
Experience of Texas Hint of What Can Be Done In Imperial
 Valley.

Imperial Valley farmers have been so deeply interested in melons that they have not given much attention to the possibilities of profit in the growing of onions. It is fact known to a few that the Bermuda onion grown in the silt of the Colorado is incomparable; it is better in every way than the onion of Bermuda, and when it shall become known in the markets of the country it must com mand a fancy price. The Imperial Valley onion is so mild and sweet that it is eaten as apples are eaten. Persons who cannot tolerate the ordi- nary raw onion eat the valley pro duct with relish and without distress. And moreover the Imperial Valley on. ion does not "give away" the eater by scenting the breath.
 The Texas onion is not to be com pared to the product of this region, yet onion-growing has done wonders for Texas in the last few years. The Technical World says:
 Land which, from the time of the early visit of the Spaniards to the Rio Grande border section, was thought to be almost worthless, and at the very most only fit for goat graz ing, is now bringing in an annual net return of from $500 to $500 per acre from onior.s which it produces. Be fore the inauguration of onion grow ing any of this land could have been purchased at prices ranging from one dollar to, two dollars per acre. It has now no established value for the req son that none of it's owners are will ing to sell. They will not fix a value upon the land. Some of them are free to say that land which has such large producing qualities ought to be worth not less than 5000 per acre. Some of the onion growers say they would not be willing to accept less than two thousand per acre for their land. Even at that price the annual net return will average nearly twenty-five per cent on the investment"
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-22
ADVOCATES FILMS AND PLANES.

Editor Press:-
 I was pleased to see ill the last issue of your paper that possibly the elm tree might be used in El Centro's scheme for "The City Beautiful It brings to mind an avenue leading to my childhood home, shaded by stately elms, whose spreading branches formed graceful arches supporting a dropping fringe of twigs, which cast cooling shade, and to my taste form ing an avenue far more beautiful than the most imposive palms. If they grow we'll there, hope many of them will be used. The Oriental plane (Platanus Orientalis) should do we'll there, as the climate of their native habitat is similar to Imperial Valleys. They grow from cuttings like the pop lar and willow, establish themselves quickly, and rapidly grow into large trees of fine proportions.
 do not own property in El Centr0, but there should be pride in our county seat, so 1 am interested ln the trees to be planted and hope the Ten Thousand Club will not ''grow weary in we'll doing"
 Very truly,
 A. l.. COOK
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-22

FOR EXCHANGE-New two story. hard finish room house. lots very slightly located near car line, price $5,000. No 2-10 acres unim- proved land in town of Otay, less than one half mile from post office and R. R. Depot, on Main st., price $25OO No, 3-221a acres on the s. P. R. R. IA miles from Los Ange- les (north) Roscoe station is on the property, no other improvements, price $4,OOO. No. 4-50 lots in klamath Falls, Oregon, near R. 2. depot, price $5000. No. 5-240 acres of fine wheat land near the city of Winnepeg, Canada, beautiful level prarie land, price $5,O0Q. No. 6.-4O acres oil land, Kern River oil field, price s5,OOO. Want i'm proved land in Imperial Valley for all or any part of above property Address with full particulars to D.. c. Campbell, 595 Kearney Ave, San Diego, Cal.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-22
POLITICAL ENCOURAGEMENT.

hereby announce myself a candi- date for the office of Judge of the Superior Court of Imperial County, subject to the action of the Republi- can County Nominating Convention, to be held at Brawley, September 18th, 1908.
 cost R. D. McPHERR1N.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-22
IN COUNTIES MINING DISTRICT.

An instrument was filed for record in the County Recorders office, Thurs day, whereby H. Randolph transfers to Franklin H. Griffith mining claims in the Cargo Muchacho mining dist rict, over on the Colorado River for consideration of $6O0O. On Wednes- day of this week forty placer claims were filed for record. The claims were located in the PicachO district.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-22

FOR SALE-4O acre tracts of improv- ed acreage within one mile of Heber. $155 to $165 per acre. Terms half cash, balance two years. This prop erty will sell for $250 per acre with in one year. Loftus & Burnham Go. Inc, 12S w. Sixth St., Los Angeles.
 and Heber. ll-1
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-22
FOR EXCHANGE.

FOR EXCHANGE-Choice Ocean
 Park residence property for i'm proved ranch, preferably near Heber
 or El Centro. Inquire of Moore house & Powell Co.,, Heber. 20 St
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-22

FOR EXCHANGE-Up Upright Piano for sound brood mare, not too old. Rare
 chance for good piano. Address R.
 B. Burhaus, Heber, Cal. 20-2t
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-22

FOR LEASE-Alfalfa land on Wilsie
 Ranch, two miles west of Er Gen.
 tro. Cash rent. w. B. Wilsie, Fl Centro. 20-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-22

FOR SALE-$500O in 10 per cent chat tie mortgage notes. Good discount, safe and well secured. All due on
 or before August 15 1908. Address R., Press Office. l2-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-22

FOR SALE-Six high grade shorthorn
 bulls, ranging from to 12 months
 old. Fine stock. o. N. Shaw, Holt vile. Calf. 1S-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-22
Classified Liners
FOR SALE

MEALS have been reduced to 25 cents
 at the Franklin Hotel. c. l.. Cooper, Proprietor. 19-2t.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-22

FOR SALE-Alfalfa hay, in the field
 or delivered. E. A. Perkiss, one
 mile north of Fl Centro 14-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-22

FOR SALE-Baled hay, in carload
 lots. Write or call on B. F. Klippel, El Centro or Heber 11-24
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-22

WANTED-Land to level. No. 9 pre- ferred. Drue 0. Harrington, Impe-
 rial Cal. 12-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-22
FOR RENT
WANTED

buy 25 good dairy cows
 on half cream receipts. Box 125 El Centro. 2O-2t*
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-22

FOR SALE-125 dairy cows; also l25 head of calves. Will sell cows on
 good easy terms. J. w. Masten El
 Centro. 1I-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-22

FOR SALE-A1l personal property on Jas. Coon ranch Holtville; farm
 implements, live stock, wagons, etc.
 Also baled barley hay. Ranch for
 rent. Address Mrs. Coon, Holtville, Cal. 17tf
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-22

FOR SALE-20O head of first class
 dairy COWS; liberal terms. See
 Crawford & Davis, Fl Centro. 17-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-22

1S1 ACRES-60 acres leveled All
 practically level with 35 shares paid
 up water stock. 14x20 house. All
 for SIS per acre. Part cash, balance
 terms.
 The above are all listed with me for 10 days only at these prices. So get busy R. E. Jauman or V. B. Stock well & Co.,, El Centro. Cal.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-22
A FEW oF JAuMAN,s REAL SNAPS

v EW VT 1FNV WAN . IlIFN- VI07E 0' 100 ACRES-Fully water stocked pat ented land, l "A mile from good, live town ready for subdivision only S1O0 per acre. $6500 cash. Three years on balance.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-22

Dr. Gayle Moseley, of Redlands, who has property interests in El Cen fro and who is frequent visitor here, has been appointed one of the nine. teen delegates of the California Asso' citation for the study and Prevention of Tuberculosis to represent the so- ciety at the International Tuberculo' sis Congress, which will be held. in Washington, D. C., September 2l to october ii inclusive.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-22

A. F. Gardner, of Palo Verde, was an El Centro visitor the first of the week. He predicts a big movement in land along the Colorado river dur j- the ensuing fall and winter.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-22

w. J. Purcell, Fl Centro agent ot the Southern Pacific, went to Los An geles Thursday for few days vaca tion. Mr. Russell is serving as s. P agent during MT. Purcells absence.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-25
Tn, sIbl.,. oood Us. Of wo~d..

The Bible as a standard for che cor
rect use OF words has been urged upon
readers by Professor Lounsbury OF
Yale. writing In Harpers Magazine.
MAKE up your mind" says Professor
Lounsbury, that the Bible Is a guide
to be followed dramatically as much
as II IN morally. The language OF our
version belongs % the sixteenth cen
tury. IL therefore naturally contains
expressions which. though proper at
that time. are not I'm accord with the
common usage Of our day. When II
was originally translated. which was
generally the relative pronoun refer
ring 70 persons. Hence we say, our
Father which art In heaven More
than this. the subtle distinction found
In the employment Of shall and will
had not then become established In the
language But these do not affect the
correctness OF It's procedure In regard
10 expressions stiil met with every
where. In such cases accept its au-
thority without question and conform
your practice with IT,"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-25

him was very grand aud very gloomy
The window Of his room looked upon
the pond that washed the walls OF the
chateau. The water was clear and
the surrounding scenery was beautiful
but the young lieutenant felt Ike
prisoner. Early one morning, while
seated nj his window trying 70 drive
away the blues with a cigar. he espiedl
below In tho crystal water an enor-
nous carp. The instinct OF the angler
strong IN Gallifet. made the young
mans eyes snap aud set his heart
throbhing.
The big FISH was the private property
OF the emperor. Consequently for CAL
lifet II was forbidden fish. But II was
such fine fellowg The resistance or
the soldiers conscience was useless. IL
surrendered Internationally. The, re-
malning part of the campaign against
the carp was simple enough Galiifet
went TO his trunk. brought out his
trusty line, 10 which he fastesed
hook and an artificial bait With his
accustomed skill he cast his line. The
carp was hooked and hauled IN through
the window.
Here the lieutenants fun ended and
his trouble began. The fish, landed
upon a table, overturned a large globe
filed with water and caromed from
that TO n magnificent vase, which IL
also upset and smashed TO pieces upon
the floor Then II began 10 execute n
genuine pas de carpe among the smith
Greens mr ssr tfk
The emperor. bearing the strange
racket overhead and seeing the water
trickling through the ceiling, was as
tonished. He rushed upstairs 10 md
out what was the matter. Gallifet
heard him coming and endeavored to
grab the carp and throw II out of the
window and thus destroy the evidence
Of his poaehing In the imperial pond.
But the slippery thing was hard 10
bold. so be tossed II into bed and
covered II up with the betciothes-
When the emperor entered the room.
he noticed Immediately the quiverfng
bedciothes. He pulled them down and
uncovered the foundering fish His
majesty's face assumed an almost jim
jamie expression. which gradually
faded into a faint smile, He took IN
the entire situation. saluted and left
the future war minister TO mediate
upon the mysteries OF o tisherman's
luck s-sazrGS xs;st Ss2 49,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-25

The hvs-year-old son was asking his
father some severe questions about n
recent addition TO the family.
'That baby likes ma" said the
youngster sharply.
"oh. yes. he likes your ma" said his
father. 'but he likes me too"
Thereupon the fiveyear-old from
whom great things were expected ex-
claimed;
Likes your Then why does he cry
when he looks nc youT"-Chicago Rec
ord-Hernld
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-25
Washirqton'. New rIr.t e..sr.n.

Manager cantIIlon os/fbe washing
ton Americans has purchased a new
first baseman 70 replace Jerry Free
man. The newman Is Charley staley,
who has been playing the bag for the
Paris Qll) team of the Eastern Illinois
leogue.
The Washington club paid 800 for
the new Grst sacket. who/Is said 10
be leading the league In which he Is
playing. In both Belding and hitting
staley Is In the ueixhborhood OF six
feet IL fast on his feet and an fnteIli.
gent ball player, He is twenty-five
years old.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-25

vs@.. $780, A.. u.A--~'-y -t-i-A
,rcfcr retiring 10 his mills at Worth
villa, Pa, 10 being sent 20 any minor
bcasne.
slagie's career In baseball has been
one OF the most interesting OF any ball
phoyer on the diamond. He played
with the Clarion pa team In 1888
and remained there until 1892. when
hs decided TO go to college. In 1894
be went 10 Franklin. In the Iron and
on ieaguc.
Omaha bought slagie. and be played
there in 1905. going 70 Houston. Tex,
In the Texas league. In 1896 That fall
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-25

Boston bought him. and be played there
In the fall. but after the spring train
ing trip In 1907 he was banished 30
Grand Rapids. He played with Kan
sas City In 1893 and was bought by
Pittsburg. but before he played there
Pittsourg made a deal with Washing
ton whereby Slagfe and Dick Padden
were traded for Henry Rsitz.
The National league was reduced 10
eight clubs In 1893 and IN the allotment
OF players Slagie was transferred 70
Philadelphia. where he Joined tho
greatest aggregation OF siuggers ever
put together and was among the lead
ers In batting when there were seven
men on the team hitting over $50. lie
was released 20 Boston In 1901, and
Selee signed him for the Chicago Ma.
tionals in 1902. he has been with
that club ever since. -1s,.ss,i1Sssp
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-25


Not long ago there entered the office
OF the superintendent Of trolley line
I'm Detroit an angry citizen demanding
justice In no uncertain terms
In response TO the oflleiaps gentle iu-
qulry touching thecause OF the demand
the angry citizeh explained that on the
day previous as his wife was boarding
one of the company's cars the conductor
thereof had stepped on his spouse's
dress, tearing from 1t more than yard
OF material.
IL can't see that we are TO blame for
that" protested the superintendent.
what do you expect us to do--get her
a new dressT
mo, sir, do not" reJolned the angry
citizen. brandishlng piece OF cloth.
what propose Is that you people
shall match this material Harper's. I.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-25
Pitcher Smith Quits White sox.

Pitcher Frank Smith probably has
pitched his last game for the Chicago
Americans lie quit the team on az
count Of calling he received from
Coplskey because he had failed 10 20
port regularly for morning practice.
Smith packed up his traps and went to
his homo In Pittsburg. His departure
wasn't mourned In the White sox
camp. rs be hasn't been winning
pftcheE this season. due. Ccmiskey
claims, to his lask IF work IN the mQrr-
Ing practice, IA the mans hah..s,s were
kYeHplafy there never vas n fautt 10
b found III That direction, Do6btBoss
several American hague clubs will try
% land Smith. and some sort OF trads
may be arranged.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-25

James r. keene sent several dozen
yeariings TO England. and. II Is de
ciarcd, this marks the beginning OF the
end OF racing in this country. Other
shipu,ents OF promising youngsters Will
follow IN short order. and IL ia predict
ed that within the next six months few
stake horses win be left on this side of
the water In the stables OF such men
as Whitney, Keene, Belmont and Hag
yin.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-25

Harvard elected az her captain for
the 1903 varsity crew w. II. Severance
OF New Bedford, Mass. Severance Is
twenty-one years Of age. I've feet elev-
en- inches IN height and weighs III
pounds. This - the second year that
Severance has rowcd IN the Harvard
vnrsity.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-25

Political Candldate-which way do
the farm hands lean around herey
Farmer Ryetop Wen, stranger. around
blowing and planting time you will see
them leaning against the barn or fence
every time your back Is turned.-Dk-
erct News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-25

IL hear you're teaching your son 70
play draw poker. do you think that
wiser
'Certainiy. He's bound 70 harn from
some one. IL he learns frvn me n
keeps the money IN the family New
York Life.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-25

u an introduction. II cannot have my
patients unduly excited. In a few
weeks we shall have him In fine trim.
I hope. but we don't want our treat
ment upset nv too much company
Moreton's lips set In grim lines. The
young doctor evidently aid not know
that this was hts first visitor.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-25

A three year football agreement was
signed recently by Representatives OF
West Point and Annapolis and the
University OF Pennsylvania. The games
win be played on Franklin feld. Phila-
deiphia. on the Saturday following
Thanksgiving day each year. The
seating capacity OF Franklin field viii
be increased
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-25

One OF the we'll known magicians
not along ago had queer experience.
but the people In the theater had more
fun out OF II than he did. One OF his
tricks was 10 shake sack 10 show
thqtSt was empty and then TO draw
out OF II IA egg. after which be would
always reach in again and bring out
the hen that laid the egg. or course
be had to have help In this and one
night he had 0 rev man who did
everything just as he had beea told
unit! It game TO this net. Resebing
Into, t1a bag. he drew forth the fowl
III the usual time. but instead OF tDe
hen an old rooster hopped down or to
the stage, RULED its feathers and
strutted around. growing with all its
might while the audience laughed
ana the magician went out 20 hunt his
new helper.-I ondon Opinion. ,-~
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-25

Mr.. IAngcr4ons Il bad queer adven-
ture this afpsrDoon. Miss de Muir
twin q SWIM glance M the cfock)- -You
psan yesterday afternoon presume.
-Exchango.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-25

Il should never have thought that
studying would have cost so much
money"
les. nnther. and II you only knew
now little have stndiedr--Judee.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-25

who got up those hanging gardens
OF Babylon
Some king"
For what purposeY'
II Judge he wanted 20 outwit the
neighbors' chickens. Cou-
rier-Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-25
IN SPORTING WORLD


Rumors OF big shakeup IN the CHI
caso National league team are In cir
cuhtion One rumor has II that jim
my slagie. the Cubs center fielder. Is
slated for berth IN the minor league.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-25

Ireeter Walnseott Now In Hungary.
Wainscott 2:i0k, for which james
0atromo paid $4,000 some years ago.
has been placed az the head OF Count
Andrassy's breeding establishment az
psrrio, Hungary.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-25

Miss May sutton, the champion wo-
man tennis player sends word from
Santa Barbara that she challenges 10 a
match Ia singles Maurice Mclaughlin,
champion In singles for the Pacific
coast
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-25

talked about Bubbles said. "or she
would know right away. DO you care
how much you spend. Jimmier'
"No." he told her with the reckless
ness OF the skilled laborer who earns
his 50 day: emo. I DON'T
Then I'll get a robe dress OF pink
null with a wreath OF silver roses.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-25

Funny Climax 20 an Angling Expert
snos Of General oaIllfet.

Long ago. In the days OF the second
empire. General Gallifet was the aid.
de-camp Of Napoleon III. At ST. Cloud
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-25

Everyrnins unfnvwp IL taken for
masnincent--0reck Provcrb.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-25
The Fairy
GOdnnOther.


IN cs n.
Copyrighted. ios. BY Associated
Literary press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-21
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS

Northern mails, week days, close at l0a.
m. and 45, IL 80 a.. and 200, 2 80,
s Is and 10 30 p. N. Open at 500 q. M,
u 90 m, and 90 p. M On SundaysNorthern
mails close at s 40 q. m., go, and ~
p. M.
Southern mails via Charlottesville close at
7.10 and 10 80 a. M, and s % and 1850
.. In. Open at 500 a. IN. and 90 p. m.
Southern mails, via Richmond, close al
s 10 and 10 so q. M, and %, 6 90 and 10 80
.. m. Open at s a. M, ~ m and p. m.
Manassas Division mails close at 10 q. m.
and 20 p. m. Open ct II 80 and 80 p. m.
Alexandria and Round Hill mails close al
AS 8. M, and 4 90 p. m. Open at coca. IN.
Chesapeake and Ohio mails close at 20 ..
m. aid 10 80 p. m. Open at SEQ a. m. and
600 p. n,
Washington mails close at 10, a. N. As
and II 80 .. M, and 2 90, 2 30,
Is and 10 80 p. m. Open at 500 a. M,
1890 m. and 90 2. m. and 4 80 p. M.
Office Hours-Open st s % =. m. Close 81
coop. m.
Sunday Hours-Open at sOOs. m. Close
at 100 a. m.
Carriers Schedule Collection made on in.
side routes-6 so and 10 90 a. IN. and 90 and
$50 p. m. FL u roste-6 30 8. m. and 80 p.
m. Sundsy objection 500 p. m. Carriers
window open Sunday 900 q. m. and close
1000 a. m.
Deliveries made 800 a. m. 20 p. IN. and
416U.m.
All mail should be In the Office ten minutes
hsfNre INV iu@i~atA1 Tina knS olosino
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-21
Two Waterloos.

It Is a very curious fact that good
many people do not know that two
battles were fought at Waterloo. Both
of these were fought against the
French, the first under the command
Of the Duke OF Marlborough on Aug
II. 1905. who on this date actually oc-
cupied the same ground as the Duke OF
Wellington did little more than q
century later, June II, 1915. the only
difference being that the former was
marching on Brussels and the latter
was marching from Brussels. In the
first battle the French were defending
Brussels. They marched out to meet
Marlborough. but owing to the slack
ness on the part Of Schlangenburg, the
Dutch general, who was fighting with
him. 1t was not success, Marlborough
only taking few OF the French troops
as prisoners. The following one
fought against Napoleon by yelling
ton, proved TO be one OF the creates
victories ever recorded In the annals
of England.