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Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-22
EFFECTIVE BUT ANNOYING.
[San Bernardino Sun.l

It may be those El Centro folks were a bit rash, in shooting in that sizzling telegram to Judge Wellborn, protest ing against the extent and effect of the injunction he ordered, which re- suited in shutting off electric power in all the Imperial Valley, but it will be equally surprising if, to properly de fend the dignity of the court, the of ficials of the El Centro Chamber of Commerce shall be haled into court and punished.
 Warrants were authorized in Los An geles that will at least result in the bringing of the Imperial people before the bar of Judge Wellborn's court, but we suspect they can say, with good conscience, when they get there, that thing they thought of. Instead, they had extremely important information concerning the effect of the injunction which they believed it proper to get before the court by the quickest pos sible means and in the most forcible form. Consequently some expert in the language dashed off a few burning paragraphs, they signed the message, and paid the telegraph tolls, and now must answer to the charge of con- tempt.
 It may be that was not the right way to get the desired result towit: in formation before the court, but none will deny it's effectiveness, nor will the justice of the cause be questioned. Absence of electricity may not inter fere with the productiveness of the soil, but it seriously disturbs the do nestle economy of the valley, as well as paralyzes some of it's industries
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-22
SANITARY PRECAUTIONS.
Health Officer Takes Measures to Pre-
 vent Defilement of Canals.

Dr. E. E. Patten, County Health Officer, has begun a vigorous campaign against the defilement of any of the water canals or ditches of the Imperial Valley. pr. Patten says that there has not been a single case of typhoid fever in the valley for several months, and he is determined to do everything within the power of the county health office to maintain the source of water supply free from disease germs.
 He has just issued circular for distribution to all water users, setting forth the requirements of the county health ordinance, in which special stress is laid upon the prohibition of live stock having access to the run ming streams, the bathing of persons in such places, and the burying of dead animals in such a way that there shall be less than three feet of soil above such carcasses. The penalty for vio- lation of this ordinance is a fine of not to exceed $500, or six months i'm prisonment, or both fine and imprison- ment. Dr. Patten declares that he in- tends to prosecute every case of such violation which comes to his knowl- edge.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-22
MEsERvE OFFERS "sYMPATHy."
[Los Angeles News.l

This morning was set by Judge Wellborn for an interpretation of his injunction against the development company though he had not reached the case before he made public his decision of issuing orders to have El Centro men haled before him on con tempt charges. Judge Chapman and D. A. Meserve, attorneys for the Cali fornia Development Company, were present in court when the citation for contempt was made. The men were greatly surprised and hastily arising after the court had given notice of the citation, disclaimed for the de- yelopment company any knowledge of the offending telegram, offering sym pathy with the court The judge then expressed it as his opinion that the telegram sent by the officials of the El Centro Chamber of Commerce was not criterion of the sentiments of the officials of the development company. He said, however, that he could not overlook such a gross breach of Fed eral court etiquette.
 Late today, it is expected, Judge Wellborn will make clear the meaning of his injunction against the irriga- ton company, and it is expected that his interpretation will relieve the un- fortunate condition of many towns of the Imperial Valley, which have been affected by the sweeping injunction, and cut off without any power.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-22
Fl Centro Resolutions
 Create Big Disturbance.
Continued from page 1.)


 against the officers of the California Development Company and J. Stanley Brown, president, and F. G. Ravens, secretary of the Fl Centro Chamber of Commerce, may fail through a technicality. Their counsel asserts that the case of the New Liverpool Salt Company against the California Development Company had been taken to the Circuit Court of Appeals, and therefore was beyond the jurisdiction of Judge Wellborn at the time he ordered the defendants to show cause why they should not be punished
 It was claimed by counsel that it was manifest that no contempt could be proven against persons for com menting upon evidence in a case that had passed from local jurisdiction. The court admitted that the point was an important one.
 Meanwhile complaint was filed in the United States Circuit Court by oscar Lawler, United States District Attorney, charging Brown and Ravens of Fl Centro with contempt
 The document sets forth that de- cree was entered in the case of the New Liverpool Salt Company against the California Development Company on January 10, by the terms of which the defendant was perpetually en' joined from diverting any waters in excess of the substantial needs of the people in the Imperial Valley; that Epes Randolph, H. T. Corey and F. c. Hermann, officers of the defendant show cause why they should not be punished for contempt in neglectine to comply with the order of court and that the suit and order were then pending in court. This is the point
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-22

ties for reaching their markets, direct ly tends to increase the values of all farm lands within the radius of the roads improved
 A comparison of the percentage of improved roads of the varions States shows that the average percentage of the improved roads in all States where farm land is worth less than $20.00 per acre is only 1.9 per cent whereas in the States where the acreage value is more than S2OO0, improved roads constitute an average of 9 per cent of the total mileage.
 While there may be minor causes of variations in the value of farm lands, it is an undoubted fact that as a general rule the higher values of cer- tain States are largely due to their superior roads. Records on file in the Office of Public Roads show that farm lands have been known to advance in value from 90 to 800 per cent on account of the improvement of the roads connecting them with market towns.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-22
ROADS AND FARMS
Land Values Affected Directly by
 Character of Highways.

The direct connection between good roads and the value of farm lands is shown in striking manner in Bulle- tin No. 38 of the U. s. Department of Agriculture This bulletin gives the results of an investigation by the Office of Public Roads of that Depart ment relating to public road mileage, revenues, improved roads, and expen- ditures in the United States in the year 1904, and the information con tained therein is of great importance in connection with the movement on behalf of the systematic improvement of the public highways.
 The returns from various States show that in nearly every case the States having the highest percentage of improved roads have the largest population per mile of road, thus show ing that better roads are powerful factor in encouraging the settlement of unused lands. especially in sparsely populated sections of the country Good roads are also an important in huence in retaining in the farming districts the desirable elements who might otherwise drift into the towns and cities. As the price of farm lands depends on their productivity, acces sibility to markets. and population en gagged or desiring to engage, in agri cultural pursuits. 1t follows that road improvement, by attracting additional settlers. and giving them better facili
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-22
EXAMINATION OF TEACHERS.

The County Board of Education of Imperial County will hold its semi-an- nual meeting at El Centro Calif., on March 16th, 17th, 18th, 18th. 2Oth and 2lst, at which time all persons who desire to pass an examination to ob- tain grammar grade certificates to teach school are notified to be pres ent.
 Examinations will begin prompt at o'clock a. me on Monday, March 16, Those not present at that hour will
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-22
FIRST ORANGE GROVE
 NEAR CALExIC0
RIVERSIDE MEN PUTTING OUT
 THOUSAND TREES.
Also Planting Forty-Aere Vineyard With Choice Varieties of Grapes Confidence ln Citrus Fruit Industry ln Imperial Valley

Frank A. Tetley and J. w. B. Mer- riman have shipped a carload of 1000 orange trees by express to their ranch near Calexico, near the southern bor- der line of Imperial County, and fol lowed it themselves to supervise the planting of ten acres of their richest soil to the sturdy nursery stock This will be the first orange orchard planted out in Imperial Valley, and it is to the credit of the business sagacity of the Riversiders, says the Press of that city, that they should be the first to launch the industry which has been so much talked about but never un- dertaken in fertile Imperial.
 MT. Tetley and Mir. Merriman each own a large ranch at Calexico, and in addition to their orange proposition, they already have seven acres in vines and sent out cuttings for forty acres more in the same car that carried their orange trees. Their vines are doing nicely, Mir. Tetley says, and they have confidence in a very promising future for that industry They have sue ceeded in securing 10000 cuttings of the much-wanted purple Damascus, which they have roofing here in Riv- erside, and which will be taken to Immortal for nlanting inst as soon as they are we'll rooted. Besides the purple Damascus, they have a large number of Malaga and black Corni- chon already planted.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-22

Call and examine the plum treesI bearing size, and almonds that will bear next year, and get information
 about what to plant, when to plant etc., and get prices on everything. freight free. Kelly's Nursery, El Gen. tro and lmperial 44-t1
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-22

not be permitted to write for certif| cates. By order of the Board. MRS. J. M. EsHLEMAN.
 President
 J. E. CARR,
 Secretary
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-22

List your lands with the Ira Aten Land Co. They can give you best re- suits.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-31

No. 1891, Baldwin District. will meet the second
and fourth Saturday OF every month at tho
Baldwin town hall, at 8 D. m.
CHAS. JUDKINS. Pres. H. B. FISK Sec
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-31
Famous Journalist Who
Entered Many Fields
An Intimate Study of the Late Major Orlando Jay Smith,
Founder Of the American Press Observation-Disclosures
Philosopher and Writer Whose Life Touched Great
Men as Well as Great Movements

mond; the east Tennessee CAMPAIGN.
the Knoxville campaign and the Allan
ia campaign. He commanded his regi-
ment In the operations at the right
! Of Kenesaw mountain.
One Of his most exciting war ex-
periences was as participant in
Stoneman's raid. He opposed Stone
mans action in surrendering the bri-
gade Of which Major Smiths regiment
was a part and proved that it was
unnecessary by leading his regiment in
cutting it's way out and escaping. He
was afterward severely wounded, how
ever, and made a prisoner near Jug
Tavern, Ga. His prison experiences
were most pathetic. His wound was
painful throughout the entire time, he
had little to eat except parched corn
and lived in open stockades where
there was no shelter except holes the
prisoners burrowed in the ground.
Three experiences that he told one of
his friends are characteristic. One was
the finding Of an old oven door, which
he lugged with him from prison to
prison and used for parching his corn
or for cooking any morsel he might
pick up. Another was Of finding
enough old rails and wood to build a
shanty about six feet square, This
seemed like a mansion to the men, and
when the very day 1t was completed
word came that they were to be ex-
changed there was actual regret at
leaving it. The third episode was in
Charleston when the city was bonn
barded by the Union forces. North
ern prisoners were placed where they
were exposed to the fire Of their own
armies, Major Smith being in one Of
the most dangerous positions. After
being exchanged in December, 1864,
he was placed in command Of the pa
rolled prisoners at Camp Chase, Co.
lumbus, O. He was also assistant in
spector general Of the Sixth division
of Wilson's cavalry corps Being in
the cavalry, Major Smith was almost
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-31

constantly engaged in the dangerous
work Of scouting. One of his theories
was that men to fight well must be
we'll fed and cared for. He was there
fore noted for his efforts for the CON-
fort of his command. After the war
Major Smith became q member of the
Loyal Legion.
Baffled Three Assassins.
His exciting days did not end with
being mustered out Of the service.
Raising cotton on Mississippi planta-
ton may not sound like a hazardous
occupation" but it all depends on the
time in which it was done and by
whom. For northern officer to en-
gage in the pursuit while the bitter
ness Of the war was still fresh was
mot the most healthful Of occupations,
yet this is exactly what Major Smith
did and despite unpleasant occurrences
persisted in it for three years. On one
occasion he was followed by three
men that he felt intended to assas-
sinate him. Suddenly wheeling his
question, swell, gentlemen, what dc
you wantT' This disconnected them,
and they went their ways.
Even yet his warlike experiences
were not over. In 1869 he returned
to Terre Haute and started newspa-
per, the Mail. So vigorous were some
| Of his editorials that one gentleman
thought himself aggrieved and there
upon began shooting at the major
from behind barrel, as result of
which the young editor carried a sec.
ond bullet hole to the day of his
death. Later Major Smith acquired
the Terre Haute Express and launched
1t as a greenl,ack organ. Six years OF
more were devoted to this cause, dur.
ing which time Major Smith gave his
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-31
By JAMES A. EDGERTON.

IN his day Major Orlando Jay Smith
can Press Association, entered
many fields. At twenty-five he
was a major of cavalry in the Union
army. At thirty-seven he was editor
Of one Of the leading greenback and
anti-monopoly papers of the country,
the Chicago Express. Starting at the
age Of forty, he built up in a quarter
Of a century the largest newspaper
syndicate in the United States. He
was an advocate Of life in the open, Of
the preservation Of our forests and
was an authority on arboriculture. He
was a believer in fundamental democ-
racy and furthered it both by books
and through the other avenues at his
command. He was a keen judge Of
character, quick to detect genius and
started more young writer's on the
path to fame than perhaps any man
Of his day. Finally, his many works
on science and religion attracted the
attention Of thinkers not only in his
own land, but in India and England
and throughout the world.
His life touched not only great move
ments, but great men. In addition to
those that he helped to find them
selves and their work, many Of whose
names are now household words, he
was for many years a friend and
neighbor Of Robert G. Ingersoll, often
entertained William J. Bryan at his
home and was particular friend Of
DR.. Albert Shaw, editor Of the Review
of Reviews. There was an especial
sympathy between these two on reli-
gtous and philosophical lines. At Major
Smiths funeral DR.. Shaw referred
feelingly to this bond and read from
the books Of his dead friend passages
on his faith In life beyond the grave.
Touched Many Shores of Thought.
Major Smith was born on an In
diana farm and lies buried at Sleepy
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-31

Hollow, N. Y, made famous by Wash.
dngton Irving. at one time he was a
Mississippi planter. The three ex-
tremes Illustrate not only his career,
but show his sympathy with all Sec
lions. The breadth of his views is
indicated by the fact that he kept
abreast of the advanced thought of his
day and at the same time was familiar
with all religions, ancient and modern.
He was an intense admirer Of charac-
tiers as diverse as Charles Dickens and
Napoleon Bonaparte. The English
novelist he read over and over, and Of
Napoleon he had death mask, statues
and paintings, while his library was
stocked with books concerning the first
emperor. There could have been moth
ing narrow in a man who touched so
many shores of thought and who had
interests so wide and varied. He was
a rare combination of the practical
man and the idealist.
Pathetic Prison Experiences.
Orlando Jay Smith was of New Eng
land ancestry and was the son of a
pioneer. He was born near Terre
Haute, Ind, on June ID, 1912. he
graduated from Asbury college, now
De Paw university, which afterward
conferred on him the degree of IL. D.
Entering the Union army in April,
1881. he served until September, 1865
He enlisted as private and rose tc
be second sergeant the first year. he
was then mustered out with his regi
ment and helped to form a second regi
tment, in which he was commissioned
second lieutenant then served twt
years as captain and early in 1854 wa.
raised to the grade Of major. He par
ticipated II the Shenandoah val1e7
campaign. the Kentucky campaign
where he fought in the battle of Rich
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-31

No. 5057, West Branch, will meet the first and
third Saturday OF each month at the school
houst. Dist. No. 4, at p. m.
ARCHIE TAYLOR, Pres, J. L. WETSEI, Sec
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-31

No. 1874. Woodland Brook will meet the first
and third Saturday Of each month at the
Woodland Brook school house at p. m.
ALBERT RIEBE, Pres. FRANK MAGNUsON Sec
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-31

No. 417, Zimmerman will meet the first and
third Saturday Of each month in Woodman
hall at 1870 p. M
Fl. B. PRATT, Pres. GEORGE JAMES, Sec
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-31

No. 1904, Blue Hill, will meet the first and third
Saturday Of every month at the Wheeler school
house at p. m.
JAMES DUCAN Pres FRED STEHI Cac
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-31

No. 1903, Greenbush, will meet the second and
fourth Saturday OF each month at the Aug
Rines house. in school district s, at pm.
>. Il. TILLEY, Pres E. G. STARK, Sec
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-31

For SSl0
House and three lots with stable and
outbuildings, opposite Catholic
church on Central avenue. Brick
store and lot on Main street in the
business center of Princeton. The
above property will be sold on con-
tract or at q discount for cash, and at
price below the market, to close
out. 46-tf G. Fl. Chadbourne.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-31

You know as we'll as any one when
you need something to regulate your
system. If your bowels are sluggish,
your food distresses you, your kidneys
pain, take Hollister' s Rocky Mountain
Tea. It always relieves. IS cents,
tea or tablets.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-31
Trees Were His Friends.

was rather tall and compactly built
His face was strong and smooth shaw
en-, his eyes blue and direct, his hair
abundant, but snow white. At home
he had the same simplicity, sincerity
and easy dignity that marked him ev-
erywhere. He leaves a widow, two
daughters and son, CORTLAND Smith,
whom the father trained up to be his
assistant and successor in business.
Major Smith loved the open country,
and the trees were his friends. He
knew them we'll both scientifically and
In a more human way.
I cannot close this article without a
personal word. I never knew a man
whose ideas ran more nearly parallel
with my own in almost every field
than did those Of Major Smith. Be-
cause Of personal sympathy and
friendship have refrained from say
ing many things that are in my
heart, fearing that my own bias might
make me overdraw the picture, a
thing that no character sketch should
do. trust my readers to see between
the lines and to discern not the mere
words, but the spirit and feeling be-
hind the words.
This much I will say: Orlando Jay
Smith raised the standard Of American
journalism as did perhaps no other
man Of his time, and he believed in
and furthered movements Of better
ment In almost every field of human
thought and endeavor.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-31
American Society Of Equity Director

No. 1926, Schmidt District, Will meet the first
Friday of every month at the Schmidt
district school house No. 8, at 8 p. m.
ED. BENsEMAN, Pres. II. F. HOLTHUs, Sec.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-31

No: 1913. Bogus Brook, will meet the second
Jopp's house. A. SCHMArz Sec.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-31

NO. 374, Berry District, will meet the frst
Friday of every month at the Berry school
house district "a, at 1880 p. NJ.
o. D. ORNE, Pres. L. A. HATCH, Sec.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-12-31

No. 4211 Oxbow, will meet the first and third
Tuesday of each month at the Gates school
house In Dist. No. 81, at 8 p. m.
GEO. CARR, Pres. E. RADEKE, Sec.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-09-17

wood He took of her outer garments and wrung them out and spread them close to the heat, and in an hour she was little the worse for the adventure
 When the light grew strong enough to show them the way, they skirted back through the woods, and after a couple of hours of hard scrambling. came out on the beach beside their tent All day they lay in camp and rested; and next morning cached everything but some blankets and pro- visions and struck back through the wilderness for the nearest settlement, where they could obtain another canoe and decide on a locality less pregnant with danger.
 And the little lake in the heart of the woods again became the sole prop erty of the lordly moose and the lazy porcupine and the strange looms that laugh so mockingly at something that no man can understand.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-09-17
Food Preservatives.

The manufacturers claim-that the preservatives used in the food prod ucts are harmless, has suffered a shock in the recent investigations of Dr. Wiley and the bureau of chemis- try.
 The manufacturers base their claim upon the fact (which is not disputed) that much of the acids used in food preservatiyeS occur in the natural product-notably cranberries, which ,ontain a large amount of benzoic acid. The proof of the puddin' is in the eatin and we who do not follow the chemical intricacies of the case, are inclined to call it victory for the bureau, inasmuch as Dr. Wiley's test proved to his satisfaction that the acids were injurious. The manufac- turers, however, have little to com- plain of since the bureau recommends changes which may be easily made. There is not a single article of food preserved by means of benzoic acid or benzoate of soda which cannot be pre- served in perfect condition without the aid of chemicals. It means simply a higher quality of raw materials, and greater care and cleanliness in man. ufacture.