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The Hawaiian gazette., 1908-12-11
No Experiment.

You are not experimenting when you
buv ChsmberlaiD Congh Remedy. You
are getting a preparation that has an
established reputation for good backed
by third Of a century's constant use.
1t is famous for its prompt cures of
coughs, colds, Group and whooping
cough. For sale by all dealers. Ben
SON, Smith & Co., agents for Hawaii.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20
Masters Sale.
State Of South Carolina, Sumter Coun-
ty-Court Of Common Pleas.
By virtue Of Docreo If Tho Court

State Of South Carolina, Sumter Coun-
ty0Court Of Common Pleas.
BY virtue Of a Decree of the Court
of Common Pleas for Sumter County,
In the State Of South Carolina, in the
case of Davis D. Noise, Plaintiff, VS..
Anna Sumter, Silla Pringle, Emily
Harvin. Satira Green. Julie Nathaniel,
Maria Keith and Marion Noise, De-
PENDANTS. will sell at public auction,
to the highest bidder. at the Court
House in the City Of Sumter, in the
County and State aforesaid, on Sale
day in June, 1908, being the first day
Of said month. during the usual hours
Of sale. the following described real
estate, to wit:
All that tract Of land in the County
Of Sumter, In the State Of South Caro-
lima. containing thirty acres. more or
less bounded by land Of Ed H. Nc
Laurin. East by land now or formerly
OF Samson Taylor. and South and
West by lands Of Estate Of w. B.
FLUID; being the tract Of land owned
by Richard Rees at the time Of his
death.
Terms Of sale cash. Purchaser to
pay for papers.
H. FRANK WILSON,
So Master.
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Sale.

State Of South Carolina, Sumter Coun-
ty-Court Of Common Pleas.
BY virtue Of a decree of the Court
of Common Pleas for Sumter County.
in the State Of South Carolina, in the
case of Marion Noise, Plaintiff, VS.
M. j. Morris, A. B. Stuckey, in his
own right and as Trustee, H. c. Bear,
A. H. Silcox and H. w. Silcox, De-
PENDANTS, I will sell at public auction,
to the highest bidder, at the Court
House in the City Of Sumter, in the
County and State aforesaid, on Sale
day in June, 1908, being the first day
OF said month. during the usual hours
Of sale. the following described real
estate, to wit:
That tract Of land in Sumter Coun-
ty, in said State, containing sixty-four
acres, bounded on the North by land
OF A. v. Truluck, East by Dial's Bay,
ST nth by land Of c. C. Player and Ed
ward Player, and West by lands of A.
V. Truluck. ~
Terms of sale cash. Purchaser to
pay for papers.
H. FRANK WILSON,
5-6- Master.
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Masters Sale.

State Of South Carolina, Sumter Coun-
ty-COurt Of Common Pleas.
BY virtue of Decree Of the Court
of Common Pleas for Sumter County.
in the State Of South Carolina, in the
case of Mark Reynolds, Plaintiff, VS..
Fraser Brown and Davis d. Noise.
Defendants. 1 will sell at public auc-
ton. to the highest bidder, at the
Court House in the City of Sumter, in
the County and State aforesaid, on
Saleday in June, 1908, being the first
day of said month. during the usual
hours Of sale, the following described
real estate, tO-wit:
All that parcel or tract of land stu
ate in the County Of Sumter and State
aforesaid, containing thirteen acres
bounded North, East and South by
land Of the Estate of G. w. Cooper
and West by the public road LEADING
from BishOpville to Sumter. This be-
ing part Of the tract conveyed to
Edmond Holmes by the heirs at law
of G.. w. Cooper and by Edmond
Holmes to Fraser Brown.
Terms Of sale cash. Purchaser tc
pay for papers.
H. FRANK WILSON,
So Master
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Masters Sale,
State OF South Carolina, Sumter Coun.
ty-COurt Of Common Plea.

State of South Carolina, Sumter Coun.
ty-Court Of Common Pleas.
BY virtue of Decree Of the Court
OF Common Pleas for Sumter County
In the State of South Carolina. i'm the
case of Catherine M. Werber, Plaintiff
VS.. Drusilla Dicks, Marion Noise
ODonnell & Company, r. 1. Manning
and q. A. Lennon, as TRUSTEES for
the Sumter Banking and Mercantile
Company, Defendants, / will sell at
pubic auction, to the highest bidder.
at the Court House in the City of
sumter, in the County and State afore-
said, on Saleday in June, 1908. being
the first day Of said month. during
the usual hours of sale, the following
described real estate, to wit:
l. That tract of land i'm the CITY
OF Sumter, containing fourteen acres
composed of several adjoining lots
bounded on the North by lands OF
Henry Cain, ct al, East by land of
Penelope Davis. South by the Right of
way OF the A. c. l.. r. r. and on the
West by land Of Marion Noise.
z. That parcel Of land i'm said
county and State containing one
acre, bounded on the North and East
by lots now or formerly of Penelope
Davis, South by the track of the old
Wilmington & Manchester Railroad
and on the West by lot now or form
erly of Charles Dicks, being the lot
OF land conveyed to Drusilla Dicks
by Penelope Davis, by Deed dated 18th
June, 1888.
3. That parcel of land i'm said
County and State, on the Public Road
from Sumter to Stateburg, adjoining
lands of China, Dinkins, Chandler. and
others, and composed of two parcels
conveyed to j. M. Dicks by r. B. Dim
kins and r. NJ. Edens, respectively.
and containing five acres.
4. That tract of land in said
County and State, containing thirty
nine acres on Green Swamp, adjoining
lands now or formerly Of Alice Poole.
Singleton. A. ]. China, ct al, being the
land purchased by Drusilla Dicks
from H. L. B. Wells.
5. That tract or parcel of land
containing two acres, situate near the
Southwest boundary line of the City
OF Sumter, bounded North by Socks
Branch, Waters of Green Swamp, the
line extending to the centre of said
branch. east by lands of J. NJ. Dicks,
South by the Roadbed of the Will
mington and Manchester Railroad,
and on the West by lot No. on a plat
made by j. D. McIlwaine, Surveyor
partitioning the Estate Of Rosanna
Dicks; said parcel of land being de-
scribed on said plat as lot No. 1.
Terms Of sale cash. Purchaser to
pay for papers.
H. FRANK WILSON,
5-6- Master.
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publicly to open the ballot boxes and
count the ballots therein, and con-
tinue without adjournment until fhe
same Is completed, and make a state
ment of the result.
Within three days thereafter, the
chairman of the board, or some one
designated by the board. must deliver
to the commissioners Of election the
poll list, the boxes containing the
ballots and written statements Of the
result of the election.
One of the above named managers
for each precinct must call upon the
board Of commissioners. at Knights
Book Store. 1O5 North Main street
on or before Saturday. May sOth
1908, to receive ballot boxes. poll lists
and instructions and to qualify.
j. E. DuPRE,
r. E. McELVEEN,
F. d. KNIGHT.
e. F. MILLER. Clerk Of Board
Commissioners County and State Elec.
ton.
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MARRIAGE.

nayesville. May 1s.-The move.
ment Of cotton at this point reminds
enc Of the opening Of the fall season.
Several who have held cotton since
sasf season are letting the staple
move. hat there ls some more Of the
ssety staple stored away for higher
prices whenever they come.
The brick store building VI J. w.
Cooper on the corner OF Lafayette
and Main streets In going up rapidly.
This structure Will present very
good appearance when II Is finished.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20
SHOT HIS WIFE.
Ed. Miller Made Determined E.ffUrt
to Commit Murder.

Ed. Miller Made Determined Effort
to Commit Murder.
From the Daily Item. May IA.
Ed Miller. coiored, who lived with
his wife on North Sumter street, in
the vicinity Of the Jail, terminated a
family row this morning by drawing
a revolver and firing three shots at
his wife. Two Of the bullets found
the mark. One lodged in the wo-
mans thigh. innicting a painful
wound, and the other struck her in
the back just above the shoulder
blade. and. ranging upward. lodged
In the side Of the neck. Neither
wound Is regarded as necessarily ia
tai. but the woman is suffering a great
deal of pain.
After shooting the woman Miller
attempted to escape by way OF the
back lots. He concealed himself un-
der a house. but was discovered and
arrested in a short time after the
shooting. He was committed to Jail
where he will be held to await the re.
suit Of the woman's wounds.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

The planning mill buildings Of the
Linson Lumber Co. are being erected
on the old baseball grounds. These
grounds are situated on the right of
way Of the A. c. L. r. r. Co., and
the business will add to the resources
Of the town.
A person who would come in and
open a large boarding house would be
welcomed as the cramped quarters of
the town and the desire OF some of
the land owners not to turn loose are
working some disadvantage to the
workmen moving to town.
Sumter made name for herself
by acting so Hospitality last week.
The rest Of the county seems to have
had to wait and see Sumter get all
benefit from the taxes. The new court
house is far famed already. Now
what about good roads for the
country men. Please let us have
some Of the attention.
Many thanks for the chaingang In
our midst for the last few weeks.
They are making good roads but 1t
seems that We were not to have them
long. Just little more work in
some spots would make us ride
some.
Election talk Is bubbling. Not run
ming over but its coming strong.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20
Masters Sale
State OF South Carolina, Sumter Coun-
ty-Court Of Common Pleas.
RX virtue of q Dacraa Of tho Count

State Of South Carolina, Sumter Coun-
ty-Court Of Common Pleas.
BY virtue Of a Decree of the Court
Of Common Pleas for Sumter County,
in the State Of South Carolina, in the
case Of Marion Noise, Plaintiff, VS..
James Nixon and Louisa Nixon, De-
PENDANTS. l will sell at public auc-
ton, to the highest bidder, at the
Court House in the City Of Sumter, in
the County and State aforesaid, on
Saleday in June, 1908. being the first
day of said month. during the usual
hours of sale. the following described
real estate, tO-wit:
All that tract of land in Sumter
County. In said State, containing elev-
en- and one-half acres, more or less,
being the Southern portion of a tract
Of land containing twenty acres, and
bounded on the North by land Of Es-
tate Of Emanuel Nixon. East by land
formely of Cornelia Atkinson, South
and West by land now or formerly of
Hannah j. Mccall and W. E. Le-
nOir.
Also, all the right. title and inter-
est of the Defendant. James Nixon in
and to the Estate of Emanuel Nixon,
deceased, which said estate consists
Of a tract Of f1fty-seven and one-half
acres Of land in said County and
State. adjoining lands Of Louisa Nix
on. Robert E. Atkins, Ellerbe, of
Frank Benjamin and others.
Terms Of sale cash. Purchaser to
pay for papers.
H. FRANK WILSON,
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Css @laitbuan ala Sautbrah.
wEsxeseAv. NAY 20. 1908.

The nght i'm the State convention
"wednesday win be over the question
oe tnrtructing the delegates to Denver
ind u promises to be stubborn and
psrhapa acrimonious contest. M
one can sertosuly question ths fact
that the rank and nle OF the Demo-
cratic Nparty In South Carolina IL III
most sclidiy for bryan and prefer
him to any other candidate yet sug-
gssted- This being admitted. the
state convention will undou ubtely
place itsslf on record In favor Of
Dryan. which viii be practically the
nAme thing as instructing the dele
oaAs@ hence we are not yet convinced
that u b esssntial that the delegates
bs instructed In explicit terms that
viii leave them absolutely no free
oom of action In case Of emergency
THIS ststs II for Bryan we are con-
vincsd and the delegates sent to Dem
ssr win be bound a. honest men to
vote Tor Bryan a. long o. he In In the
running- south Carolina's delegates
a the circumstances could not take
pert - any trades. combinations or
schemss TO boost another, candidate
- bryan's expense. In fact. as we
v>ew shs matter south Carolina IL
eoumtsted to Bryan whether the
aelsgates are sent instructed or unin-
structsd. We received today an un-
szpscse< telegram from New Or
leans rscitins the fact that Louisiana
had refused to send an instructed
eelsestioa to Denver and on account
% Jehasen's rapid rise into promi-
nsncs ~ q presidential possibility.
yehnson seems to have back Of him q
vsll Organised and active, party and
= sod lot OF press agents. Mr..
Sohnson may be . great man and
eoed man and all that his hackers say
- =. bat the advertising he Ia get
eing atthe eleventh hour II to much
uks the Parker boom to appeal to US.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20
state Of South Carolina,
Sumtap Couutv

state Of South Carolina,
Sumter County.
Notice 10 hereby given that an elec-
ton will be held at the several pre-
cincts established by law In Sumter
County. on the First Tuesday in June.
1905. being the second day of the
month, the election to be conducted
according to the laws regulating the
General Election.
Polls at each voting place will be
opened at seven o'clock, q. m, and
closed at four o'clock. p. m.
The following named persons have
been appointed managers OF election.
to witt
Sumter. Ward III. H. Darr, ]. T.
Buckner. w. A. Weathers.
Ward 2-w. A. Brown. w. s. Din
kins, Jno. 8. Richardson.
Ward a-M. C. Kavanaugh. w. C.
Ivy, d. w. Owens.
Ward &C. A. Brown, w. Percy
i
shiloh-E. T. Minis. H. T. Nc
Eiveen. w. w. Green.
Mayesville-T. H.. Newman, F. A,
Stuckey. w. n. McElveen.
| Rafting Creek. Y. ellis, s. B.
Hatfield. Jr.. I. M. Rogt :.
| Wedgefeld-H. ID. CAL. f.. e. Ay.
cock. Calvin Chandler.
Providence--Herman Myers, Sam
Folk. H. E. Parker.
COncord-Dozier Newman. Bar
tow Shaw.
Bloom Hiil-w. j. Ardis. Sam Ra.
gin. Elijah Ragin.
| Privateer-J. ID. Jenkins, G. A
Nettles. p. NJ. Ingram.
Oswego-w. ]. Andrews. j. l.. Nc.
I-eod. T. s. McIendon
Stateburg-T. s. Stuckey. G.. "
Nelson. Richard Cantey.
On the day Of election the manager.
must organize by the election of q
chairn.. and clerk, IL necessary
The chairman elected Is empowered
to administer oaths.
The managers have the power 10
fill any vacancy and IL none OF the
managers attend, the citizens can an
point from among the qualified voters
the managers, VINO after being sworn
can conduct the election.
A
| At the close OF the election the
managers and clerk must proceed
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20
NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Esta ablishmcnt Of q County Court I'm
Sumter County.

State Of South Carolina.
Sumter County.
Notice Is hereby given that an elec-
tion will be held at the several pre-
cincts established by law In Sumter
Lcounty, on the first Tuesday In June,
1908 being the I'd day Of the month,
said election to be conducted In ac-
cordance with the laws regulating
general elections. and to be held in
accordance with an Act of the Gen.
eral Assembly approved the 2sth day
OF February. A. d. 1908. entitled an
Act to establish a County Court in the
County or Sumter. and to Define the
Jurisdiction and Powers of Such Court
and to Provide for the Conduct Of the
Business Thereof.
Section 1. Be II enacted by the
General Assembly Of the State Of
South Carolina. That a special elec-
ton as provided by law be. and the
same Is hereby. directed to be held In
and for the County Of Sumter on the
first Tuesday of June next, and the
Commissioners Of Election for said
County are hereby directed to submit
to the qualified electors Of said
County at such election the question
Of the establishment Of a County
Court for Sumter County. and at said
election the question of establishing
said County Court shall be submitted
to lid electors In the following form:
shall a County Court be established
for the County Of Sumter?" And up
on the question the electors shall
vote "Yes" or "No."
Sec. .. That In the event major
ity Of the qualified electors voting at
said election shall vote Eyes" up~n
such question. then such County
Court shall be. and hereby Is. es-
tablished In and for said County Of
Sumter. with such Jurisdiction as is
hereinafter provided.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20
Winthrop College
Scholarship aud Entrance
Examination.

The examination for the award of vacant
scholarships In Winthrope College and fOi
tne Somission OF new students will be held al
Sa. m. Applicants must be not less than
fifteen years Of age. When scholarships ara
vacant after July they will be awarded to
examination, provided they meet the con.
ditiOns governing the award Applicants FOR
Scholarships should write to President John
son before the examination for Scholarship
scholarships are worth 500 and free
tuition. The next session will open Septem-
Der 10. 1903. For further inform atio and
Rock Hill. 8. g.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

Ladies', be sure and look at fny
hats before buying. New goods COM
ing In often. Merry Widow sailors.
I try to keep all the time flowers
from 10 cents up to large fine roses.
Next door>to the Sumter Dry Goods
store, No. 8, upstairs. Yours to
please, Miss 8. A. Murray.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20
FOR SUPERVISOR.

hereby declare myself a candidate
for the Office Of County Supervisor
subject to the rules Of the Democratic
party. II elected, will honestly and
impartially discharge the duties of
that office.
p. NJ. PITTS.
Item and w. &. 8.
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ercisss Of Rafting Creek high school
vsrs held last night at the school
boildins. this being the nrst COM
Dsncsment and unusual interest
was taken. About 500 people were
pssssst and the auditorium room was
6ell allied.
= great many strangers were pres
seet, CoL ,. ,. Dsrgan and his charm
ine daughters. who assisted In fur
MAILING the music. added greatly to
The occasion. Mr.. ,. Dtggs wilder. of
ssmtsr.s vas up with his violin. and
snnh nsssc We have never before had
- Rsmbsrt.
Ths exsrcisss were opched with
yeuyef by Rev. : Mr.. whitiock. OF
WoegsAsad. after which;
Choeus--Ho. For Carolina.
PapsP On sovth Carolina. by Craw-
fDra Jenkins.
DoAlogus-"Carolina. Our Prid.." I"
~ Lee Baker. AAAro Rsmbert and
oese-rrssbis Everywhere. by sa-
m lnl,sr.
fssssas-c ce'smsia. BY Minnie
Dsovn.
ts.ssea-se'ss'sn. James s.n-
e1nA i-
D>assens -se,sctiea from rimrod.
Cssn YssnG Sarah MILLER. wylie J.n.
hna
Asrostie Dialogue. BY eight Boys.
Ths ladieo story. Terry Mcleod.
Has Drim.
on Maids Prayer. Monita Cox.
D0st-I Doa't want to- Play In
Ycsr Yard. Elizabeth Reamss. craw-
oora Jsakins.
TAbleas-Msid Of the Spinning
Wheel. Masie Mcleod.
R.sth Carolina Revoiution--James
TIE Chi1dren.s Song.
Pagsr on Calhoun. Mary Hariiee.
rsoseas-Rock OF Ages. Rosa Nc
Lsod.
sssry of LATHE Bag Of Rice. Eliza
essh Rss@ss.
HI cuscher In Dixie. Lenora Nc
Led
Doll Drtl.
rsbsssv--Joan Of Arc. Juanita Nc.
L<sod.
Hoop Drai
Chprws-Dixie.
Educatsenai Address. by Col. ]. J
nuyan.
Col. Dsrgan's address was an earn
- appeal for the country boy ant
G1ri. and he referred to 80 many coun.
tzy people leaving the farms to edu
cate their children In town. He urg
% consolidation and cooperation @
the country people to pratronize thi
well equipped academy. which 4
nov In It's infancy. and that years Z,
come the boys and girls could lool
back. to. having achieved such
thorough education In Rafting Greet
high school at Rembert
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20
FOR MAGISTRATE.

hereby announce myself a candi-
date, subject to the result of the pri-
mary, for the Office Of Magistrate of
the Sixth Judicial District Of Sumter
County (Rafting Creek and Provi-
dence townships).
]. L. Jackson. =
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

hereby announce that am a can.
didate for Magistrate from the Sixth
Judicial District OF Sumter County.
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primary w. r. DuBose.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

Why will you pay out doctor bills
and kill yourself on that old machine
when you can get the best at NJ. B.
Randle's? scott
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20
CANDIDATES,
FOR CLERK OF COURT.

hereby announce that I am a can
didate for reelection to the office Of
Clerk OF Court Of Sumter county, sub
ject to the rules Of the Democratic
party. L. !. PARROT.
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FOR TREASURER.

1 hereby announce myself as a can.
didate for Treasurer Of Sumter Coun
ty. subject to the rules OF the Demo
cratic party. and solicit your support
B. c. Wallace
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20
NOTICE.

The undersigned will apply to the
Judge Of Probate for Sumter County
on the I'd day Of June. A. d. 1908, at
10 o'clock. a. m., for a final discharge
as Executors Of the last Will and
Testament Of DR.. j. w. Hudson, de-
ceased.
ELI NJ. COOPER,
GEO. G.. COOPER,
5-1-1aw-4w Executors.
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FOR SALE|Two thoroughbred
mares and one thoroughbred horse
Reasonable prices. Apply, r. c.
Richardson. 200 n. Main street.
5-15-6t*
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-20

If you will see M. B.. Randle be-
fore you close that trade on a sewing
machine he will save you from SO
10 $25 dollars 5-2O-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1908-11-07
HALF-MILLION DOLLAR GAS
 COMPANY CHARTERED
RedIands Capitalists, Headed by w. F, Holt, to Supply Valley Towns
 With Economic Fuel.

The Imperial Valley Gas Company is the name of a new corporation, formed by w. F. Holt and associates. Articles of incorporation have been filed this week with the county clerk of San Bernardino county
 The principal place of business will be Redlands. The capital stock of the new company is S50O,OOO, with $1,50O subscribed. The directors are W. F.. Holt, Fanny Holt and Chloe Holt.
 It is the purpose of this corporation to establish gas plants in Imperial Valley, and provide gas for domestic use for the cities of Fl Centro, Im- perial, Brawley, Holtville and Calexico and such other towns as may spring up in the development of the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-11-07
How to Cure A Cold.

Be as careful as you can you will occasionally take cold, and when you do, get medicine of known reliability, one that has an established reputation and that is certain to effect a quick cure. Such a medicine is Chamber lain's Cough Remedy. It has gained world wide reputation by it's re- markable cures of this most common ailment, and can always be depended upon. It acts on natures plan, re- lieves the lungs, aids approximation, opens the secretions and aids nature in restoring the system to healthy condition. During the many years in which it has been in general use we have yet to learn of a single case Of cold or attack of the grip having re- suited in pneumonia when this remedy was used, which shows conclusively that it is a certain preventive of that dangerous disease. Chamberlain Cough Remedy contains no opium or other narcotic and may be given as confidently to a baby as to an adult. For sale by Sam. W. Dunaway, drug gist.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-11-07
LAND CASE DECIDED
Contest For Valuable Ranch in I'm
 periaI Valley not Successful.

\ LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3O-The con tested land case of Joseph E. Rams dell against William H. Hartshorn, owner of a valuable ranch in the I'm perial Valley, has just been decided in favor of the latter by the General Land Office at Washington. The find ing of Gen. F. c. Prescott, register, are sustained in every particular. It is held that Hartshorn, the assignee of Eli Hockett, fulfilled the requir- nents of the Desert Land Act, although he purchased bonds of the water com pany, instead of stock. It was held in the local office that inasmuch as the bonds entitled him to the use of water for irrigation purposes, the purpose of the act had been carried out.