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Imperial Valley press., 1908-11-14
STREET TREE PLANTING
 IS STRONGLY ENDORSED
citys Voters Give Emphatic "Yes" To Proposition Submitted To Their
 Decision.

El Centro will proceed as speedily as possible to the planting of shade trees on every residence street. Sane 'tion to this move was given officially by the voters of the city, Wednesday, at a special election.
 Four citizens recorded their votes against this imperative improvement. Probably they never spent a sum- mer season here, and have been so beguiled by the balmy sunshine of our ,cloudless winter days that they thought present conditions good enough.
 But eighty-eight voters gave an em- phatic "Yes" to the proposition that El Centro shall come under and be governed by the provisions of an Act of the Legislature authorizing the set ting, care and maintenance of trees on streets and other public places at the expense of the abutting property, on plans similar to those made for other street improvement.
 This movement means that within a year great transformation will take place in the thoroughfares of this city. Proper selection of varieties will give a pleasing effect to the whole resi- dence area, and even a years tree growth will make noticeable show ing.
 The Committee on Tree Planting of the Ten Thousand Club has been work ing out details for the setting of trees, and it is probable that the City Trustees will incorporate in the forth coming ordinance the results of this work. The law provides that the or dinance of intention to improve the streets by tree planting must specify the number and variety of trees to be used on each street.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-11-14
NOW READY FOR PATENTS.

V Two Imperial Valley settlers on Sat urday appeared before the County Clerk and made their final proof of the reclamation of desert lands. They were Neils P. Groftholdt, Calexico, for homestead entry for the north half of the southeast quarter of section 8, township 17 south, range 15 east; and James A. Mcbride, Imperial, for homestead entry on the northeast quarter of section 21, township 15 south, range 13 east.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-11-14
CITY TRUSTEES DISCUSS
 STREET IMPROVEMENTS
They Make Plans For Betterments and Ask City Attorney to Pre-
 sent New Ordinances.

Most of the session of the City Trus- tees on Tuesday evening was taken up with discussion of various street improvements.
 Street Commissioner Pellet was authorized to proceed with the filling of Main stree. near the crossing of the Southern Pacific.
 Trustees Hamilton and City Engi- neer Pearson were authorized to de- termine how water can be delivered to the territory east of the Southern Pacific railroad from the Dogwood canal, and to report on the advisability of abandoning the Orange ditch
 The Street Commissioner was re- quested to confer with the Holton power Company concerning new stand pipes.
 City Recorder J. F. Tout was auth orized to secure dockets for the city court.
 Trustee Hamilton was requestel to furnish estimates of cost for construc. tion of watering trough on Main street between Sixth and Seventh streets.
 The City Attorney was requested to furnish ordinances providing for street grades, establishment of width of side walks. governing fire alarms, and pro viding for a system of collection of garbage.
 The board adjourned to meet next Tuesday night.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-11-14
REFUND ABOUT HALF PAID.

Within the past three or four days there has been noticeable lessening of demands of tax payers at the Coun- ty Auditor office for the refund of personal property tax collected last spring in excess of the years rate. So far, about one half of the taxpayers who made these excess payments have been given their refund, and approxi- mately, $15,OOO has been returned to the channels of valley business through this source.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-11-14
VALLEY PRODUCTS.
Official Record Of Carloads
 Shipped In Ten Months.

k A few years ago a bleak x desert--this year a rich land x which will send out approxi- * mately 1000 carloads of pro-
 * duce, exclusive of the last sea |, * sons cantaloupe shipments. * Such is Imperial Valley. x A compilation made especial * ly for the Morning Star, shows x that so far this year 746 car x loads of stock, hay and grain * have been shipped out of I'm x perial Valley. Within a short x time heavy shipments of fat * hogs will begin and it is certain x that the years output will be * fully 1000 cars of these valley x products.
 x The figures given herewith x do not cover points on the Hol- * ton Inter-Urban road, being
 x simply confined to shipments x from Southern Pacific stations. * Since, January l, the ship x ments stand:
 X Hogs, 300 cars.
 < Cattle, 262 cars.
 x Sheep, 30 cars.
 x Horses, 19 cars.
 Honey, 15 cars.
 X Grain, 20 cars.
 x Hay, 100 cars.
 x In addition to these figures
 < it should be borne in mind
 x that almost 2000 carloads of
 x cantaloupes were shipped out
 x of Imperial Valley this year.
 <
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Imperial Valley press., 1908-11-14
WILL DISPLAY VALLEY FRUITS.

The Imperial County Horticultural Commission has been given the use of the room on the second floor at the Court House heretofore designated the District Attorneys office. This room is to be fitted up at once with equipment for the commission, and a collection of county fruits and prod ucts will be placed on display there as rapidly as it can be accumulated.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-11-14
SPECIAL VENIRE ORDERED.

Judge Franklin J, Cole of the Supe- rior Court has ordered the Sheriff to draw a special venire of thirty men to try the case of the State vs. James Owen. The trial will take place on November 16. owen has been in the County Jail for several months. await ing trial because of the delays asked for on his behalf by his attorney
Imperial Valley press., 1908-11-14
BURGLAR VISITS IMPERIAL.

The office of the Imperial Lumber Company was broken into by burg lars Friday night, and box con taining private papers of Manager H. E. Park was taken and pried open in the back part of the lumber yard When the thieves found their plunder was valueless to themselves, they dis corn, etc., and case of the famous flee was effected through taking out panes of glass in the back window.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-11-14
BRINGS BRIDE TO FL cENTRo.

S Frank c. Preston returned to Fl Centro, Wednesday evening, from San Bernardino, bringing with him bride, He was married in San Bernardino on November to Miss Hilda Packer of that city. MT and Mrs. Preston will reside on Commercial street, near Fourth.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-11-14
CARLOAD OF CABBAGE PLANTS.

A carload of cabbage plants has been shipped to El Centro from the Coachella Valley, and these will be set on ranch lands near this city for the early spring market. One man here will plant thirty-tiVe acres to cabbage this fall
Imperial Valley press., 1908-11-14
PosToFFIcE BUSINESS.

The sales of stamps at the El Cen tro postoffice on Monday were nearly double what they have been running daily for many weeks. This was not on account of any special order, but was divided among all classes of busi- ness.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-11-14

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Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-07-19
THE TAFT FAMILY AT WORK.
AND At RECREATION WHILE
SUMMER|NG IN OLD VIRGINIA
Living Quietly and Resting Preparatory to the Coming Cam
pagn-Ahough Divided in Religious Opinions the
Family All Worship at the Same Church
Devoted to Horseback Riding and Golf.

thus far mas not joined in the bridge
parties which are, to the ladies, an
important part of the social side OF
the life here
on Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Taft at
tend church at a little Episcopal chap
eel a short distance from the hotel,
where they occupy a pew midway In
the aisle. Mrs. Taft, who has a fine
voice, of which her husband is very
proud, joins in the singing. Although
the family is divided in its religious
preference, like that of President
Roosevelt. here at Hot Springs Mr.,
Taft allows Mrs. Taft to choose and
accompanies her to the Episcopal
church. He is a Unitarian and has a
pew at All Souls in Washington, Mrs.
Taft is an attendant at st. Johns.
Charley Enjoys Himself.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taft do not believe in
making growing boys sit quiet during
a sermon on hot Sunday. with the
birds and trees calling him outside,
so Charley is left at home. Charley
lis fully capable of amusing himself
and his father and mother do not
worry if he is not seen from break
fast until hunger again brings him
back. Very fond of books and OF
being out of doors he is never at
a loss for something to do. Croquet,
tennis, his pony and the swimming
pool furnish him with a constant
round of boyish pleasures. Charley
misses the Congregational library,
Where he used to get books by the
armfull, but is finding new things 10
&c rp1l
hoy, full of life and spirits and frankly
honest in his expressions.
Come on, boys" he shouted on the
train en- route to Hot Springs as 1t
slowed down at the station. Guess
Pop is going to spout here" And
ne was right about it. for it YVES at
tStsunton. Va. where Mr.. Taft deliV-
cred the first speech of the campaign
to over a thousand people.
= Mr.. Taft rises from half-past seven
TO eight o'clock, and often break
fasts alone, in which case he improves
1.-THE opportunity to dictate replies to
his many letters. Then he goes to
his Office for an hour or two and when
THE work will permit rides or plays
golf. which next to horseback riding
lis his favorite exercise. On alter
nate days he rides his chestnut saddle
horse, shipped here from Washington
Charley accompanies him upon his
Irony. Mrs. Taft rides occasionally,
but is not so fond of the exercise as
is her husband Out of consideration
for his horse Mr.. Taft rides only ey-
su.y other day. The roads in this
section are extremely billy and in
,,,.,,,- r,1,oa- h,rd eoy- q bprSa aud This
plan was settled upon before the first
ride was taken.
THERE Didn't think l could do it,
did your" called Mr.. Taft yesterday
to a party of newspaper men VINO
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-07-19

we're watching his mount. They lad
been specializing on whether or not
he would use the mounting steps. but
he did not and. guessing the question,
he laughed his triumph from the
horses back. to which he had swung
himself with little effort and great
success.
Mr. Taft. who loves companionship,
and is devoted to ais wife, has urged
her to ride with him upon the pony
but she cares little for it.
Women" he said today should
ride astride up in these mountains,
as they do IN the Alps. / shall urge
Mrs. Taft to take this course for her
own safety If she consents to ride at
all"
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-07-19
DOUGLAS CHAMBER
COMMERCE PROTEST
Against Adoption of Proposed
Mining Law in Old Mexico,
Would Be RuinouS.

DOUGLAS, July IA committee
of the Douglas chamber of commerce
and mines is engaged in formulating
a protest on behalf of the members OF
its organization against the proposed
new Mexican mining law. Members
of the committee in conference ex-
pressed the belief that Douglas would
be the worst sufferer of all the south
western cities if the law goes into eff
feet. and that it would be ruinious to
Mexico as well. Another chamber of
commerce committee has in hano
the matter of inaugurating a cam
paign that shall result in lower freight
rates.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-07-19

.slInseI suIIq spv lusA AeIAoa
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-07-19

Review Want Aos Bring Results.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-07-19
a GALLO CONGRESS

WORCESTER, Mass, July 1S.-The
Association de la Jeunesse Franco
Americana will hold its first congress
in this city tomorrow, with delegates
present from Baltimore, New Bedford,
Salem, Lynn and other cities. The as
ISOLATION is a new society to which
young Americans of French descent
and Catholic faith, whether French.
Canadians or BeIgians, are entitled to
belong.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-07-19

HOT SPRINGS, Va, July 1S.-Rest,
exercise and politics is the program
William H. Taft has laid down for
himself during the months of July
1Yd August. There will be a single
interruption, that of his trip TO Gin
cinnati on July rs, when he viii re
ceive the formal notice of his nomi-
nation and make the speech of accept
ance. Then he will return here to
take up golf and horseback rides,
seeing the politicians of the party be-
tween times, and leaving early in
September for Cincinnati, again to
take up the real work of the cam
paign.
There is a simple and friendly ease
in the manner in which Mr.. and Mrs.
Taft have dropped into the life of
this little village. He takes himself
and his popularity in such an easy
way that il was scarcely, twelve hours
after his arrival when the ripple
Sahieh he created had faded out and
heySas a familiar figure, observed
hSY any other guest of this resort.
There is much work to be done
here before the campaign is started
and Mr. Taft will find his private sec
rotary a hard master if he tries to
play golf or ride horseback too much.
The letter of acceptance is a matter
of very great Importance in its effect
upon the campaign and must be
framed with care and Judgment.
Some speeches for the campaign must
be laid out and the candidate must be-
come perfectly familiar with the ar
guments which are possible on the
part of the opposition in order TO Pp-
pose them in convincing logic.
The Office Force.
Two stenographers and messen-
ger make up the office force which Mr.
Taft brought with him. They are es-
tablished in three rooms just above
the apartments occupied by the fam
lily. Two of these are working rooms,
one serving as a reception or waiting
room. The third is Mr. Taft's work
room and Office.
The apartments in which MIR. anu
Mrs. Taft are living are those occu-
pied by President Mckinley during a
short stay which he made at Hot
Springs during his occupancy of the
White House. They are at the ex-
IRENE west end of the hotel and open
upon a private porch from which the
SreSnSNdIu Slope SidSSLuiAg uO"h ~
the bath house There are five rooms,
three of which, are sleeping rooms.
Like her husband, Mrs. Taft Is l1y-
ing very quietly and resting, She
is little seen about the hotel and
spends most of the time in her ap-
partments or with Mr.. Taft and Char
ley in their sports, of which both are
very fond.--MTs. Taft delights in
reading, and finds in books a way OF
spending her time, which combines
rest and enjoyment, most satisfacto-
rily. She dresses rather quietly and
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-07-19
JUAREz ANNIVERSARY
is OBSERVED IN MEXICO

MEXICO CITY, Mex, July 1S.-The
fedaral government took extraordi-
nary precautions to prevent disturb
ances in the disaffected districts Of
the north today on the occasion of
the customary annual celebration of
the anniversary of the death of Benito
Juarez, the Mexican patriot. In the
capital the day was observed in the
usual manner. Elaborate programs
were carried out by JuareZ socle1es
and a procession marched to the Gem
etery of San Fernandinando, where
memorial exercises were held.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-07-19
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ADVERTISEMENTS.

JUST OPENED, uoIEL NEsTA,
500 Temple St, cor. Olive, Los
Angeles, Cal. Everything new. All
light rooms. Transient, SOC. up, week
ly 81 up. Telephone, Main 6997; A
1926. B. r. Jordan, Proprietor. All
modern conVeniences.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-07-25

AUDIENCE HEARS
KIIT|Es BAND

A delighted audience enjoyed the
rare musical treat given by the Kilties
band at the Opera House last night,
every number on the program being en-
Enthusiastically applauded and as many
eneores insisted on as was possible.
The house was crowded, from boxes to
gallery, and every section appeared to
be, judging from the applause, equally
satisfied with the Canadian musicians
and dancers.
The music rendered by the Kilties
was thoroughly enjoyable, being ia
miliar airs beautifully given, "Annie
Laurie, - Sing Me to Sleep E.The
Holy City," and other airs with which
everyone is familiar, taking on a new
beauty as played by the killed band
OF artists, while the marches, quick
steps and medleys set the whole house
to marking time and worked all who
listened into pitch of enthusiasm.
The bandsmen won applause when play
ing the patriotic airs of their own
land, "Soldiers of the Queen" !" Rule
Britannia +" and "Johnny Canuck, - but
this applause swelled into a tumult
when the band swung into "Dixie"
and g Yankee Doodle" playing these
IN way such as Honolulu has never
heard before. One of the selections,
announced by the leader as "I'm
Afraid to Go Home in the Dark, y
made a big hit. 1t proved to be a
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medley with the most unexpected
curves and the mistakes made at the
right time, musical comedy which
brought down the house.
With the Kilties is a superb cornet-
ist and flute player who weaves a
string of harmony through whatever
his comrades are leading with, while
the player of the big bass drum sue
ceeds in getting more music out of that
instrument than most persons deemed
possible Altogether, from the two
seven-footers who lead in the parades
and stand maiestieally at the door,
down to the nimblefooted little lassies
who tripped it through the intricacies
of the Scotch Reel, the Kilties are a
we'll balanced lot of entertainers
worthy of the world praise which they
have received.
What attracted perhaps the most at
tention last night was the Scotch piper,
who strutted through a strathspey and
a couple of reels droning in the most
approved manner and stirring the blood
of those present who still regard Old
Scotia as home, although it was ap-
parent that the majority at the Opera
House heard more to wonder at than
admire.
There was some very pretty dancing,
reel being performed by four most
clever dancers; a sword dance, by a
bra laddie in red kits, and sailor IS
hornpipe, by two girls. All the dane
ing was neat and done with proper
appreciation of what was correct in
steps.
The Kilties will reach Australia in
time to greet the American battle7hipI
feet there.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-07-25
SW|NBURNE To
COMMAND FLEET

WASHINGTON. July 14-Rear Ad-
rnira1 j. H. Dayton is detached from
the Pacific fleet on board the West
Virginia to home and wait orders.
Rear Admiral William T. Swinburne
is detached from the second squadron,
Pacific fleet, on board the Charleston
July 27, 1908, to duty as commander
in chief of the Pacific fleet, on board
the West Virginia, July 31st.
Commander H. S. Knapp is detached
from duty on staff of commander in
chief of the Pacific fleet. on board the
West Virginia, to commander of the
Charleston.
Commander J. Tomkins is detached
from duty on the West Virginia to
home.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-07-25

Waternouse was the high bidder. As
a result of the award Waterhouse &c
Co. obtained a contract involving
quarter of million dollars or more per
year and which involves handling at
least 10000 tons of freight.
Among the shipping houses the be-
lief prevails that Waterhouse was Civ
en- the preference in the bidding be-
cause Of the fact that some Of the yes
sells to be used are American bottoms
and can readily be pressed into the
transport service in the event of war,
whereas Jebsen & Ostrander arranged
TO charter feet of British bottoms.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-07-25
AWARDED 4 Bic
ARMY CONTRACT

SEATTLE (Wash.), July 1.-THE
fight waged for months between Frank
Waterhouse & Co. and Jebsen & Os-
trander for the control of -four ship
ments to the Orient suddenly took a
turn in favor of the former concern
this morning, when the Waterhouse
people were advised by telegraph from
the office of the Secretary of War that
it's bid for carrying Quartermaster sup
plies to the Philippines from Seattle
had been accepted. In some respects
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that such course was necessary. The
petition was denied and E. Kruger
was appointed guardian of the children
and administrator of the estate. Krue-
ger filed his final accounts with the
court on January IT, 1905.
On July z, 1905, the money belong
ing to the estate, amounting to about
$2500, was paid into the court by
check, made payable to E. HI. Hart,
clerk. On the same date, the account
was changed in the First National
Bank of Wailuku, from E. III. Hart,
clerk, to the Second Circuit Court, as
trustee and on the same date, again,
the account was transferred in the Ma
tional Bank, from the Second Circuit
Court as trustee, to the general fund
of the Second Circuit Court.
There the money lay until August
10Th, when Judge Kepoikai borrowed
$1,000 of it, giving his note without
endorsement or other security, in the
following terms:
KEPOIKAI s NOTE.
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CAPTAIN HARRIS REPLIES
TO THE STARS CRITICISMS

was up against hard proposition.
knew if won the race there would
be nothing in Honolulu too good for
me; I knew, too, that if I lost, I would
be down cast. In a word, sir, 1 felt
that [ stood to either gain or lose more
than any other man interested in the
great race. >The Star stated that /
refused to listen to anyone in regard
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probably every night on voyage to
Auckland except 9th to 30th.
FULLENWEIDER.

Advertiser, Honolulu, from Vermont.
Position o'clock night oath: Il
degrees % min.; long. 161 degrees z
min. Course, south II. degrees w.
Speed 10 knots. Formation line of
squadron. All hands awaiting mail for
which Minnesota remains Honolulu.
Preparations under way for ceremony
crossing equator next Wednesday.
PATCHIN.
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POSITION OF THE FLEET AT
EIGHT O'CLOCKLAsT NIGHT
(By Naval Wireless.

Advertiser, Honolulu, from Connec-
ticut.-Fleet's position 8 p. m; 161
degrees 6 min. W.; 13 degrees % min.
N. Distance Honolulu $40 miles. Mod
crate sea. Occasional rain squalls.
Warm. Fleet tactical exercise a. m.
and p. m. otherwise uneventful Flag
ship received last night reports from
Glacier, 1850 miles distant towards
Suva and from Yankton 1890 miles
distant towards Samoa. Fleet will be
in communication with cable ports
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HAWAIIAN THUG
To Be EXECUTED

SAN FRANCISCO, July 12.-Gov-
ernor Gillett refused yesterday to com
mute to life imprisonment the death
sentence Of Louis Dabner, who, with
his companion in crime, John Siemsen,
viii be executed at San Quentin on
July 31st for the murder Of NJ. Mura-
kata. a japanese banker of this city.
The pair were guilty Of several other
murders and robberies, but the murder
of Murakata was the crime for which
they were convicted and sentenced.
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KILTlES SEE
AND ARE SEEN

Seven feet three inches of Canadian
manhood topped by one and half feet
of bearskin busbee created more ex-
citement in town yesterday afternoon
CONTINUED on Page Four1
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AMERICANS DOING WELL
IN OLYMPlAN SPORTS

WINDSOR England 24The Marathon
at the him
honors was twelfth.
a
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Honolulu. July "a. 1908.

Honolulu, July "a, 1908.
Editor Advertiser: In view of the
remarks that came out in the Star on
July 22nd, concerning me and the
yacht Hawaii, 1 feel, in justice to my,
self, l should make a few statements
about this race.
l was well aware of the fact when
accepted the honor and responsibility
OF commanding the yacht Hawaii, that