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Imperial Valley press., 1908-05-23
cALExIco.

Otis B. Tout has been appointed city recorder for Calexico.
 
 District Attorney Eshleman has a ten-acre field of cantaloupes near Cal eXico which are expected to prove "prize-winners."
 
 James Townsend has purchased from M. D. Vosberg three lots in block 52 of the Calexico townsite, and will improve this property.
 The rear end of the butcher shop was blown over by the high winds one night last week. The building had been cut in two in order to re.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-05-23

The Holtville Tribune has cele- brated it's fourth anniversary.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-07-18
JUMPING AT A CONCLUSION.
Marriage Did Not Follow the Nineteen
Years Courtship.

In the amiable way of villagers. they
were discussing the matrimonial at
fairs of couple who, though recently
wed, had begun to find the yoke of
Hymen a burden.
'''Tis all along O. these hasty mar
riages,' opined one caustic old gentle
man, who had been much to the fore
in the discussion. "They did not I'M
derstand each other; they'd nobbut
knowed each other for a matter O.
seven year"
well, that seems long enough"
said an interested lady listener.
Long eno'i Bah, ye're wrong!
When a body's coortin' he Gamma be
too careful. Why, my coortship lasted
a matter O. 10 year,"
You certainly were careful agreed
the lady listener. And did you find
your plan successful when you mar
ried?"
Eye jump to conclusionsi' said the
old man, impatiently- 81 understood
her then, SO 1 didna' marry hertz
Tit-BitS.
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low men in dinner Dress" squattfng
with their little bowls and chop-sticks,
chattering over their "licey;" but her
uncle sent back a second hurrying
summons that held a note of impa-
thence; and Stella pushed ahead with
sure steps, following her temporary es-
cort. But Miss Hamilton, unused to
rough going, and in spite of Alfred's
watchfulness, turned her ankle and
arrived at the road pale and weak
with pain, leaning heavily on his arm.
Yet her gay bravery deceived her
uncle, though she clasped Ste1la's ex-
tended hand sharply as the two men
lifted her into the coach.
1t was quite dark when they drove
up into the hotel brilliance. Stella
alighted after the others; yet she
heard Miss Hamilton's graceful thanks
to Alfred, saw the lingering hand
shake. the appeal in her eye, while she
leaned upon her uncle's arm.
Sally B. came out to meet them;
and the lantern swinging in the even
ing breeze threw fantastic, dancing
shadows on the group. Suddenly Stel-
la felt out of it all, remote; for Alfred,
lifting his hat impressively, backed
away from the open door and did not
see her standing in the shadow, alone.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-07-18
WIFE WON
Husband Finally Convinced.

Some men are wise enough to try
new foods and beverages and then gen
erous enough to give others the bene
fit of their experience.
A very conservative" Ills. man
however, let his good wife find out fol
herself what a blessing Postum is tc
those who are distressed in many
ways, by drinking coffee. The wife
writes:
mo slave in chains, it seemed tc
me, was more helpless than I, a coffee
captive. Yet there were innumerable
warnings waking from a troubled
sleep with feeling of suffocation, al
times dizzy and out of breath, at
tacks of palpitation of the heart that
frightened me.
Common sense, reason, and ms
better judgment told me that coffee
drinking was the trouble. At last my
nervous system was SO disarrangec
that my physician ordered no more
coffee
HE knew he was right and he knew
1 knew it, too. 1 capitulated. Prior
to this our family had tried Postum
but disliked it, because, as we learned
later, it was not made right.
Determined this time to give Post
UNI fair trial, l prepared it accord
ing to directions on the pkg.-that is
boiled it IS minutes after boiling com
menced, obtaining dark brown liquid
with rich snappy flavor similar TIC
coffee. When cream and sugar were
added, it was not only good but de
licious
Noting its beneficial effects in me
the rest of the family adopted it-aH
except my husband, who would not ad
NIT that coffee hurt hin. Several
weeks elapsed during which / drank
Postum two or three times a day.
when, to my surprise, my husband
said: I have decided to drink Postum
Your Improvement is so arparent-yoT
have such fine color-thst I propose
to give credit where credit is due An6
now we are cofee-slaves no longer.
Name given by Postum Co, Bats
Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to Well
VILE" in pkgs. There's a Reason. .
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from tis-1e to time The,
are genuine. true, and full Of hunaar
interest.
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less costly and dainty than my lady's
of to-day. White silk hose and satin
slippers; multiplied skirts more lace
than cambria; the combination of lace
and blue silk tissue that was the filmy
little gown-with careful hands Stella
unpacked and laid them, snowy
heap, on the bed.
The toilet went slowly. Stella had
been taught a decent respect for the
human body; and her innate love of
beauty and order had blossomed into
an honest personal neatness. But
such complicated hair-dressing, such
caressing of eyebrow and lash; such
critical attention to hands and nails;
bling and patting of cheek and arm, be-
fore lotion, powder. and a wee touch Of
rouge went on; the examinations at
each stage with hand glass and mir
ror, Stella holding one of the lamps
which she continually adjusted to new
angles of refiection-this was an amaz-
ing revelation to her of Eve-old fem
mime alteration at the altar of self
adornment-
A rap at the door and the hearty
voice of Mr.. Croker called from with
out: .How's the ankle, AmabeI? How
soon will you be ready2"
Better, thank you, Uncle Charley.
You may come for me in five min
utes- 1 can do by myself now" she
continued to Stella as her uncle walked
down the hall. Its splendidly kind of
you to help me. and so beautifully. II
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Hamilton. Let me sit on this side
with you and Viola, won't you, Miss
Sally?" she asked softly
But there's no seat on this side,
chicken Sally BIS whisper was far
audible.
A gentleman rose at once and Of
fered his arm, which Stella accepted
to save further confusion She was
rosy with embarrassment, though no
other hint of it showed in her stately
walk around the long table. And
Sally B. watched delightedly the fol-
lowing of admiring eyes.
Stella was hardly seated when Miss
Hamilton entered, leaning on Alfred s
arm in the dependent style of the
time.
Miss Hamilton had timed her com
ing to that awkward instant common
to banQuets. when all await some in
comprehensive delay, and when any
diversion is welcome. The two walked
slowly down the long room, Miss Ham
ilton's step and movements SO per-
fectly artfu1 that they seemed artless
young women were so trained then
A hum OF admiration went round
Stella had not before seen Alfred in
evening dress The night he wore
Romeo's velvet and laces he was
more splendid; but this conventional
dress, finely displaying his slim figure,
She noticed proudly that he wore his
clothes with an accustomed ease, saw
also that he was the only Elal in the
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you ever need work can get you a
position as lady's maid. I'll give you q
fetching character"
Stella WINGED, yet chided herself
for it. She knew Miss Hamilton was
only Gin fun Still, how could this
delicately reared city girl believe such
a big, awkward creature as herself
capable of filling any but a mental po-
sition? The real unkindness for which
Miss Hamilton failed to apologize, the
scant minutes she had left Stella for
her own toilet, went unnoticed; for
Stella was too generous a giver to
count the cost of her givings.
In her own room she smiled to her
self while she quickly made ready,
coiling as usual her thick waving hair,
but adding her golden combs;" slip
ping hurriedly into her simple white
gown and its simpler accompaniment.
A cluster of tiger lilies, an offering
from f1ower-loving Vic Wah, caught
her eye. She pinned them on her
breast, and fastened downstairs, meet
ing Sally B. and Viola in the hall.
"Oh, here you be! What made you
so late? 1 was jest comm fur you.
see they've reserved a seat on both
1 reckon. I'm sittin' third from Char
ley Crocker-big bugs is next to him
-an'-cut my shoestrings! You look
splendiferous!" she exclaimed as they
came under the lamp.
Don't she, MAJ" echoed Viola,
heartily.
"Say, honey, them tiger lilies suits
you; an I'd never "a thought it. They
got colors in 'em like yo' hair an
eyes, shores yo're born. Then they're
kinder secret an powerful lookin', like
they could do things to all the other
flowers"
What an odd ideal" Stella said won
deringly.
is it? Well nobody won't git their
secrets a-studyin' of their looks; nc
more Will they your'n, Stella your
face gifts secreter an eleganter every
day" Sally B. never paused for g
word. 1t might not be the right one
but her meaning carried, as the
message of the master in spite of pool
instrument and laundering fingers.
The band was playing as they en-
tered.
Stella's quick eve noted with sudden
aversion the three reserved chairs
and the absence of Alfred and Miss
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-07-18
SYNOPSIS.

Tns stSTy %s a sST1as dD e
driver. Alfred Vincent. a young a man; r and
c ph1neas SadW Tb remains of massacre
Later at Anthony's station they find the
redski TS have casr esa the fbonS daugh
ter of Anthony, keeper of station, Is In
is his has Work pfs n
ing plans of enemies of railroad being
but visits o the Road and
token of esteem from Stella The Old
town in 'o order that he may be able to
keep fatherly watch over the young
xoa sh9 is daasghter e Of
lady Vincent visits society circles OF en-,
learns their secrets He returns to stella,
each showing signs of love for the other;
epposng centrai Pace reaehes mining
town She. writes to Alfred Vincent his
insults her and she is rescued by Gideon.
her fathers servant; In turn he proposes
love vincent shows up San Francisco
ernor and heads of Central Pacifie. BE
ing known as agent of C. p he decides
short time. Stella hears from her lover.
Gideon, and of his phenomenal success.
of opposition road Uncle Billy returns
in terrible e. suffering from long MOUNTAIN tain
Flora is unearthed and i d evil
wire tapping is also found, the letters
found by Stella being deciphered by
Brakeman Alfred Vincent, who arrives
on scene. Impending disaster to Central
Pacific is averted by protecting the
Flora and sending the ship laden with
iron for railroad camp. Phineas Cad
wallader faces prison on charge of wire
tapping and has interview with Gov.
Stanford, sponsor for Central Pacific.
Phineas signs statement, promising that
he will enter the governors cause and
the latter tells him of a perfect chain
of evidence connecting him with plot to
blow up Flora Support of San Fran
cisco and Washoe railroad is under
mined by sale of link to Central Pacific.
Stella and Alfred show love for each
other despite hostility of Gideon. Ball
and dramatic performance proves big
social occasion in railroad town, Alfred
and Stella pledge their troth and former
is compelled to leave on company BUSH
ness. Mrs. Bernard leaves for scene of
husbands recent strike" leaving Stella
in charge. Again the girl repuises
Gideon'S advances. In showing Miss
Hamilton, a niece of railroad official
about the camp, Alfred somewhat neg
lectS Stella, who shows pain at treat
ment
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CHAPTER xvII.-continued.
why don't you buy abroad?"

why don't you buy abrOad?
sour franchise forbids that; and
American foundries can't make it fast
enough. What we do buy is so long
getting here, Twenty thousand miles,
That's a sail for you. And the gales
and wrecks! By George. 1 wish it
was quicker and safer"
AS they neared the camps their
conversation changed from railroad to
other subjects-the latest book; the
newest dance; the poem or picture
most in the public eye. From topic to
topic they fitted, up and down the
polite world of their day.
To Stella, striving to lose no word,
1t was new, intoxicating. That's my
world, too," she thought. 81 could say
things like those. 1 know a little of
mythology and history" She won
dered why she had never used such
language with Alfred, why he had not
talked with her as he did now with
Miss Hamilton.
Stella lifted her head in a spirit of
rebellion quite new to her. She could
never acquire this subtle manner; and
she should not stand In Alfred's way.
He would succeed. From serving he
would soon advance to ordering. He
would need a wife like Miss Hamilton
Mr.. Crocker called Alfred for some
questioning, and in his absence Miss
Hamilton turned to Stella. I'm
afraid I'm monopolizing this oppor-
tunity, Miss Anthony. It's my first
visit, you know"
ct is my first visit here, Also" Stel-
la replied.
your first?" Miss Hamflton's eyes
opened wide with not too civil cues
ton. "Oh," she laughed, "if you live
here and don't care enough to come
and see these wonderful things 1
shan't let my conscience sit up nights
over my monopoly of Mr.. Vincent
and the conversation" She turned to
smile at Alfred reappearing, and Stel-
Ia was without opportunity to explain
that, despite enthusiasm and apprecia-
ton, the railroad grade was not a
proper promenade for girl alone.
The young people Jagged, in spite of
the call of the leaders, and arrived at
the camps to find them already alive
with men and beasts.
"Oh, must see the Chinese camps
Miss Hamilton cried. I've heard of
them"
They were In time to see the cooks
serving from great cauldrons to each
man his little keller full of boiling
water There was also an array of big
black pots simmering over camp fires,
yet white and savory messes were
within, announced by attractive odors.
What do they do with those little
tubs?" Miss Hamilton asked, as she
saw the coolies disappear within tents
or brush shacks.
Each man takes a hot sponge bath
and dresses in clean clothes before
he eats
rs to-day any special occasion ?'
she questioned, wonderingly.
They do that every night in the
year. They never sup in their work
ing clothes"
What an example to Americans
My respect for the disciples of Con-
fucius has risen to a hundred
She wished to stay to see the yel-
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Hurt a conxiet,s Pride.

A church missionary had a letter
recently from a convict begging him
to reform the writer's wife, who was
also in prison.
The convict-who is serving a long
term-was very anxious about the
matter, because, as he said: 1T was
no credit to him to receive letters
from such place as prison
Another convict, in the course OF
letter to his brother, a pauper, re.
marked: well, Jack, thank goodness
I have never sunk SO low as the work
house yet"-London Daily News.
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CHAPTER XVIII.
The Little Woman in Blue.

Sally BIS ready skill soon had the an
kle rubbed to comparative ease. She
prescribed bed; but Miss Hamilton de-
clared for the banquet even if she
must be carried there, and gladly ac-
cepted Stellas offer of help with the
dressing.
Miss Hamilton's lingerie was hardly
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your mistress tells me, Jane, that
you wish to leave and become an at
tendant at lunatic asylum, of all
places. Why, what experience have
you had?"
why, sir, I've been here three
weeks."-Sacred Heart Review
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-07-18

For a position of authority and re-
sponsibility much agility is required,
for of course it is necessary to tramp
over the little fellows and crawl under
the big ones.-Puck
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Yankee-Fn have you know, stran-
ger, that 1 belong to Chicago.
Sandy-Deed, an wha'd haze thocht
it? Frae the way we've been speaking
I thought Chicago belonged to you
Home Magazine.
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Life at best is but a gloomy
prison" said the moralizing bachelor
$50 much the worse for men who
deliberately choose solitary conf1ne-
ment," remarked the girl who had her
trap Set.-BOhemian.
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key Ito his lawyer)-Und he said
he would make him tree pair of pants
und he made none. Vat can you do?
Lawyer-We'H get you the money,
all right. They are breeches of prom
ise.-Harvard Lampoon.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-07-18

Prudent Swain-If 1 were to steal a
kiss would it scare you so that you
would scream?
Timid Maiden-I couldn't Fright
always makes me dumb.-Baltimore
American.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-07-18

A girls idea of a beau is young
man she doesn't want any other girl
to get
The optimist invests in a box of
polish and gets busy with the dark
side of life.
There is lots of fun in doing things
you don't have to do.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-07-18

you were born in Georgian"
Yes, sur; dat what dey tells me-"
And raise1 there?"
well, sub, dey tried ter raise me
once, but de rope broke.''-Atlanta
Constitution
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-07-18

If you want to spring a surprise OF
yourself sit down some evening and
count the number of white lies you
have told during the day.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-07-18

A beautiful illustrated catalogue
will be sent free to those interested
in a business education. For a copy
address Lawrence Business College,
724 Mass. ST., Lawrence, Kan.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-07-18

If people would do half the things
they are going to do tomorrow what
a progressive old world this would be.
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The less famous a man is the easier
1t is for him to dodge his creditors.
Riches have wings, but poverty
hasn't-so the poor are always with
US
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-07-18

A woman doesn't object to a hus-
band with will of his own-provid-
ing it is in her favor
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Mrs. Frank Stroebe, r. f. d. L, Apple
ton, Wis, writes: ST began using Peru
ma . few months ago, when my health
and strength were all gone, and was
nothing but nervous wreck, could
not sleep, eat or rest properly, and felt
no desire to live. Peruna made me look
at life in different light, as began to
regain my lost strength.
ST certainly think Peruna is without
. rival as q tonic and strength builder. -
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-07-18

Comparisons are odious because
they are inevitable, and particularly
inevitable because they are not odious.
Puck.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-07-18

A man who is right-minded is apt
to be good-hearted.
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VERY GOOD REASON.

Father told you not to go with
that boy.
Bobby had to, father, cause he
had hold of my hair!
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'I dropped four stories this morning
without being injured"
'sWh-hati"
'tFact. They'd just been returned
with thanks, and 1 dropped 'em in the
fireplace" City Times
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-07-18

To cure dyspepsia-First give away
your cEaing dish.-Someryille journal.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-23
Vice President OF OIL Trust Declares
Methods VIII Rear Inspectton.

New York. Sept 22.-,Iohn n. Arch
bold, vice president OF the STANDARD
OIL company. whosasletters 10 Senator
Foraker have become an important
factor in the presidential campaign. IT,
sued the following statement today:
"a street is filled with merchants
who have been doing business peace
fully and without violation Of the laws
Maybe an awning extends too far over
the sidewalk: maybe boxes are opened
on the curb: maybe tho big merchant
Of the street violates In common with
his smaller rivals number Of dead
letter laws. He has a swarm Of rivals,
but he is big, and his smaller rivals,
while doing a total business nearly as
great. want TO get his business That's
one condition that exists In every town
or city OF any size In the United states,
political conditions are at stand
still-every day conditions have been
going along Tho big merchant has
been doing business. so have his rivals.
A certain class Of politicians wonder
AZ his size and In their wondering. his
power and money grow until they de-
eide he could let some Of II out and no
one would be hurt
What is the result7 Some alleged
law maker. with enough sense 10 draw
an ordinance, duly submits II 10 his
fellow law makers-the press takes It
up. and that law is about TO become
a fixed AFFAIR. Notwithstanding u may
be filed with gross injustices that viii
york serious injury to everyone
What has been the habit Of the nler-
chant? He has either fought or he has
let a little % his money out. The law
has been dropped and matters 60
along again for time until some 9th
er politicians get hungry
THAT condition has existed IN this
country for yeare Every business man
knows e ! do not have 70 talk plain
err Business mon have heen held up
They know 1.-THE press knows Il
81 am not politician, I am not a
gambler in wall street One hundred
shares of stock will cover my dealings
In wall street 7 am an oil man, f1rst.
last. and all the time. 7 have made
mistakes. so have other merchants.
believe and have preached the idea that
the Standard oil company would have
been much better of II we had been
more open TO the public.
what this company has done Will
stand inspection. We have no fear Of
that. We have employed the best tai.
ent because It pays TO have the best
chemist, the best driller, the best sell
ers, the best buyers. the best lawyers.
I'VE are not going TO 60 into this
political campaign. We are not going
to take part in II. The Standard OF
company is corporation In business
on a large scale. and Its actions will
stand sane and fair public tnvesti-
CATION"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-23
FALLS FROM sCAFToLD.
james Pallo Breaks leg In Sixty
Foot Plunge.

At noon yesterday. James PABLO Of 81
81. John street fell 40 feet to the street
from a scaffoldlng on which he was
working at the rear Of Meigs e. Com
pany's store in Church street. He
was severely injured, but was doing
well late last night and will doubtless
recover. HIS injuries consist OF brok-
en- leg and severe hip Commissions with
numerous minor cuts and bruises. He
Is now In the New Haven hospital.
The accident happened when a stag
ing rope broke and threw PABLO to the
ground DR. Raynham Townshend, who
was in Lambert's store at the time OF
the accident. was called and hastily
made the man as comfortable as pos
sible. PABLO was then sent TO the hos
pital. He is employed by sperry &
Treat
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-23

do you like moving pictures7"
Not bit l nearly always drop the
blamed things on my Birming-
ham Age Herald.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-23
ON ELLSWORTH AYE
Two New Houses to Be Erected
In Fine Residential Sec
tion of City.

Architect r. T. Brown has Just com
pleted plans for two houses to be built
on Ellsworth avenue The first plan
calls for concrete house, 20 by IS OF
six rooms at the corner Of Irving street
and Ellsworth avenue for Charles
Katsch The interior will he hard wood
trim and the house will be provided
with bath room. fireplace and will be
heated by steam and will have all 9TH
or modern conveniences. A concrete
house, two families IL also to be built
for George II. Simmons on Ellsworth
avenue The house will be 81 by q
feet, will have eight rooms. bath room
fireplace and will be heated by steam.
The cost Of building either house has
not as yet been estimated.