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Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-05
THE LAND OF PROMISE
Reasons For the Faith oF imperial
 Valleys People In The Future
(San RerD''ardino Sum-

Imperial Wiley is full of that which challensPs both admiration and aston ishuent, but even more remarkable tIan it's growth and development, more slrprising than it's almost endless reaches of splendid farms, more to De wondered at than it's thousands of rat cattle and it's tens of thousands or even fatter swine, is the sublime con- :. fidence of it's people in the future. You may travel from Brawley to Cal exico on the border, and from Holtville on the east to Silsbee on the west, without finding an exception to the rule, for its 10000 people are not only enthusiastic over what has been done, but as certain there is wealth and for tune in every acre, and moral intel lectual development to keep pace, as they are sure the sun will blaze his way at noon day, and complete the magic combination with water and soil that produces such wonderful re- results.
 Twenty thousand people! Yet eight years ago the surveyors stakes had not been set for the first farm, not a habi- tation in all the stretch of desert ] from where the Salton Sea now rolls, 1 to the Mexican border Five years ago and the townsites of Holtville and Brawley had not even been thought Of; three years ago, and IIl Centro was yet undreamed. Yet now 10000 people have here their homes, and 175,O00 acres of lands are irrigated, 571 ,000 acres have been entered, and the Assessors S books show 2,390 farms. When these figures have been diges- ted, and the added statement is made 1,000,000 acres available for irrigation, it perhaps suggests key to the faith which actuates it's every citizen.
 Broadly speaking, the Imperial Val ley is still in the experimental stage as to it's development. That it will produce many things magnificently is already demonstrated. What it may ultimately produce most profitably is to be proved. As the instance of tree growth, about Holtville you may see miles of cottonwood trees along the country roads, four years old and 10 inches in diameter at the butt. At Calexico, where the oldest settlements in the valley are located, these trees with five or six years of growth show 12 and 15 inches in diameter at the ground.
 That it is magnificent stock coun- try, one is persuaded after few miles through the country, where cattle and hogs abound, in prime condition, and when told that one hog farmer, from 160 acres, sold $12,000 worth of pork CTS in the single year, the fact needs no further elaborating Of what may be done with cantaloupes the records of 1907 are eloquent, while the fig ures Of 1908 sadly tell of what may be lost, when united action in market ing is lacking. This and the season of terror when the runaway Colorado threatened to engulf the valley in ruin constitute the two dark chapters of its history. Yet they have seemingly been forgotOn, except as to the les sons they have taught
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-05
Good Cough Medicine for Children.

NOOu NOHSH "SulSIHC TUT NnlluTcn.
 The season for coughs and colds is now at hand and too much care can not be used to protect the children. A child is much more likely to con tract diphtheria or scarlet fever when he has cold. The quickGr-"you cure his cold the less the risk. Chamber lain's Cough Remedy is the sole re- lianee of many mothers, and few of those who have tried 1t are willing to use any other Mrs. F. r. Starcher of Ripley, ". Va, says: q have neX CT used anything other than ChamhOfl lains Cough Remedy for my childr@ and 1t has always given good satisfact ton" This remedy contains no opla um pr other narcotic and may be gi en ss confidently to a child as to d adult For sale by SamsW. DunawaV Druggist
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-05
PROFESSIONAL CARDS

r1sHLEMAN 6 SWING. Attorneys E at Law.
 El Centro, ,----------.--- California
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-05

WE ALSO CARRY THE NEW (GEN- ERAL ELEcTRic) TUNGSTEN HIGH EF- FICIENCY LAMPS. IF YOU WISH TO GIVE THEM A TRIAL, YOU CAN DO so AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES;
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-05

TYR. BROOKS M. D. Physician and E, Surgeon. Alamo Hotel, | HOITVlLLE, CALIFORNIA
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-05

' TERMELI RAPP, LAWYER. V Will practice in all the courts and
 before the U. s, Land Office,
 office in Hotel Oregon block.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-05

Mrs James Hubbard told Mrs. Jones that Jim never growls since she uses FOlgers Golden Cate Coffee. Her gro. cer grinds it for her. 35-1t
Imperial Valley press., 1908-12-05

The ladies of the M. F. Church have extra large comforts for the comfort less at the parsonage, any cold time.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-13
JOHN HANC0N DEAD.
ola Oarsman ROWed for First Amer
lean ScuIIing Title.

Newburgh, n. Y, Feb 12.-John Hancon,
one of the greatest oarshen Of his time
back in the SOS and sos, died at Cornwall
last night, aged seventy-two years. lie
was also a great skater in his younger
days and only two weeks ago was able
TO show his heels to the younger gen
Grafton at Cornwall When In his prime
he was contemporary with the Wards and
Donoghues, and lived close to the former.
lie rowed in over one hundred races. and
was successful in 4 good percentage of
them.
Josh Ward only beat Hancon by two
lengths IN a 2-miie match race in 1855.
Hancon won the singles ut Albany against
several Of the leading scullers. His many
victories aroused d controversy as TO who
was really the American champion with
SOULS. To settle the question a cham
pionship belt was designed and made by
Tiffany & Co, and a race was arranged
for October II. 1883, of Staten Islanu. The
competitors were Josh Ward, HancOn,
Daw, and Fay, Ward rowing in the
Maj. Morton, built especially for the race
by Tim DonOghue and paid for by b, 3.
Odell, the former mayor of this city. The
course was Eve miles, anu = ard won in
IS minutes 10 seconds. HancOR also rOwed
many races in double sculls, and held
with GilWard, the championship in 1869,
when Tim DOnoghue and Walter Brown
defeated them. Hancon in all his races
was always considered on the level lie
leaves wife and one son.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-13
Penn TO HAVE TWO COACHES
Sol Metzger and Morice viii De-
velop Football Team
Long Discussion Ended by With
dFaVval of DIR. wharton and
Andy smith.

Philadelphia, Feb. l2-PenusyIvania' S
1905 football coaching problem has at last
been solved, and the two men who Will
shoulder the burden of developing next
falls Red and Blue team are William n.
Morice as chairman of the advisory
board of coaches, and Sol Metzger. as
field coach.
Chairman John II. Minds and his fell
low-members on the football committee
have had half dozen lengthy meetings
and nave thTashed the matter out I'm all
its details When Or. Wharton met with
the committee on Monday and assured
the committeeman that he could not &C
cept any position that entailed much of
his time, il helped 20 clarity the situation,
and Mr.. Morics. who was present at the
meeting, was chosen chairman Of the ad-
visory board
As the committee had agreed that either
Metzger or Smith would be the field coach,
Mr.. Smiths withdrawal settled that mat
ter, and at the next meeting Of the board
Of directors Of the Athletic Association
the football committee viii report the
election of Morice and Metzger.
Mr.. Morice played on the Penn team Of
1863 and 1898. He was a half-back, and
was a drop kicker of ability. He gradu-
ated in 1885, and has since been active
in business in Philadelphia. For the last
four years he has been a member OF the
coaching staff at Penn, and his fire and
dash has been a great factor in putting
spirit into the Quaker teams. Last year
he was member Of the advisory board.
and played a prominent part in mapping
out the system Of play so successfully
used by the team.
Sol MetZger played end on the 1850 and
1873 teams, being captain the latter year
Following his graduation, he coached the
Texas University team. Last year he
was put in charge Of the freshmen eleven.
and the football knowledge these young
sters displayed drew the attention OF ths
coaches 10 bis ability as a coach.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-13
LOS ANGELES RESULTS.

FIRST RACE-Ons mile. Toupee. les lSh6neri. Z
to l. won; Pal los lW. Nillerl, to l. second. Wex-
ford. jos lSchiniHgl. TO S. third. Time g 80.
Neddlins Daisy, Clunsbar Columbia Girl, and
Alteration also ran.
SECOND RACE-FoJr furlougs Marion Dslorme.
lC lSchilngi TO J. won; Lucky Mate 10 lShi-
nerl. TO .. second High 0moude 40 lAioriarityl.
to l. third. Time. IS is. Graua. DincTo. Harry
Stanh0pe, Beunies Busy, King Of the Camp, Ollie
Ward. Cbiuquapin and Annie Wells also ran.
THIRD RACE-Six furlougs. Lord Nelson. 1ol
lBUxtonl. 20 /. won; La Gloria, l03 'Nfartiul 70
TO- second; Billy Bowlegs. los DugaRl. to l.
third. Time lib Lady Vashti Diamond. Eonite
Pan de ore aud Godfather als0 ran.
FOURTH RACE-Five aud oue-haf furlongs.
Colonel Bob 10 Taylor. II 10 s. won, Rose Gal
100 lDusan}, &c /, second; Bambro, lT Bolandl
p to ], third. Time, Is Is. Tumavay c. ".
Burt Al Alone, and Hidden Hand also ran
FIFTH RACE-One and tliGeesixteenth miles.
Marster, los lW. Miller. to 2 won; Frank Flitt-
ner lN9 Harry. 5 20 q second: Edwin T. Fryer
% ROSS, 10 . third. Time Zoo 25. Only three
starters
SIXTH RACE-Five fI5longs. la Cha.a, III
(Schillingl. to TO- won; Nivapt. IL (Harty) 6 10
l. second; Banellen. is ROSS 10 J. third Time
100 % Ocon0mowoe, Vindicta Queen Of the Camp,
Princess Marie, aud Bdgetta also ran.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-13
SAN FRANCISCO RESULTS.

FIRST RACE-sE fnrlongs Byron. a5 Gilbert.
IS 70 J. w0B: Altar. % (Charbouneaul. % J. sec
0nd; Rose Cheuy l0i Coles. Il % J. third. Time
III % Crgit. Peerless Lass Ambitious Patriotic.
Bannatyne Matte j., PalsdIni, aud Royal Scott
also ran.
SECOND RACE-Six furlongs. Belle Of ir0quois.
l0t lW, Kelly Is to Q. won; Sophomore. % lCar-
rolU. 30 20 T. second: Lord Provost. 100 IF. Kelly.
20 20 }. third Fine IFS l5 Bills Niger Cuai-
culum Salvage. and BsnpOsal also ran
THIRD RACE - Three and oBehalf fUl0nrs.
Workb0x. les tMUsEavel even, won: Linols s. iGil-
hertz, 50 70 l. second; Ornate, l05 lRirschbaumi.
% /. third. Time. 225 Hazlet Opulelt. Toll
box. Tom Hayward. Car0nia aud Hillary also ran.
FOURTH RACE-One and oue-sixteenth miles.
Import. IS Gilbert. tsen Won; The Englishman.
lW Hayes. Il % {. second, Milis0ug lGZ tkIrch-
baml. % to l. third. Time I54 Mandator and
JACK Moose also ran.
FIFTH RACE - One mile and seventy yards.
Warning JOG iK5ogh' % 10 g. wnn: Tap. 9s IL.
SulliTanl, . TO 8 second. R0tro5. Jos lBoreD. IS
r. /. third. Time. 81 IS. Arcourt. Emdsa. King
Of the Mist, Zick Abrams. Cocytus. and Tancged
also ran
SIXTH RACE-FiFe ard 0ng-haf furl0nEs. Bueo-
lie . lCharbonneaul 10 2. won: Paisroita, lo3
lBicel. to d. second; Seven Full, 95 iKirsca-
haum1. l6 TO J. third Tine I15 -. Deutschland
Senator Warner and Blue Heron also ran.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-13
QUAKER FANS INTERESTED.
Many VIII see FitzgeFald7 Landers
Bout In baltimore.

Bout in Baltimore.
Special 10 The Washington Herald
Baltimore, Feb philadelphia will be
well represented at the ffteen-round bat
tie between Willie Fitzgerald, the Brook
iyn boxer and Fred Landers. Of Cali
fornia. before the Eureka Athletic Club
Friday night. The Quaker City boxing
enthusiasts have taken kindly to the
match mainly because the men put up
such a great battle in Philadelphia early
in the season.
The battle went six bard rounds. which
were not long enough for the men to
bring decisive ending tc the mil, as
when the gong sounded at the finish, Il
was the opinion that the honOTs were
evenly divided
Fifteen rounds looks attractive 20 the
Philadelphia lovers Of the sport, rs they
believe that the contest will be worth
coming that distance 70 see. for if their
last set-t0 is any criterion it will be one
of the hardest battles witnessed in this
city for a number OF years.
Fitzgerald and Landers are now in the
best Of form for their battle here. FitZ his
been busy man lately, and his bouts
show that he is in prime condition for
his mill with the tough Californian. Fitz-
gerald had two battles last week, and
his coming mill with Landers viii mark
his third appearance in the rOped arena
in ten days LandeTs since the articles
Of agreement were signed. has been care
fully preparing al Prof Hermans gym
uasium in Philadelphia. He has num-
Der OF well-known boxers 70 train with,
including Tommy Sullivan. Harry Lewis.
Grover Hayes. and Terry Martin.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-13

TOtals....... S85 765 IFS
GAME.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-13
WANT VANDERBILT RACE.
Automobile ManUfactureFs Urge set
Element of Conditions fer Test.

New York, Feb. I2-Automobile manu-
factuTers and dealers have begun to
clamor for some definite knowledge as
90 a Vanderbilt Cup race for 1908. The
promise has been made that the race
viii be held. but all along Automobile
Row yesterday the questions were
asked: Where will it be heiG?" When
viii il be held?' Under what conditions
viii il be held?'
I'm many quarters the belief is enter
tanned that the Long Island motor park
way viii not be completed in time TO be
used this year for racing purposes. Much
has been accomplished in obtaining
rights Of way and in preliminary sur
veys, but the actual work Of construc-
zion has not yet been entered upon. A
gentleman in close touch with the stu
alton said yesterday that this work Will
not be begun until at least 81 100000 has
been actually subscribed to the stock of
the Long Island Motor Parkway, and
that so far that figure has not been
reached.
Failing the parkway, it is said. an eff
fort will be made to secure the passage
OF a Federal bill permitting the employ
nient of troops in guarding a road cir
cult for the race. If this bill be enacted
it is probable iroad course will be Sc
lected IN Long Island. Failing either Of
these features. there is said to be a
chance of holding the race in the 1S-nile
boulevard course AT Savannah, Ga. ON
GERS Of the Savannah Automobile Club
unofcially have expressed a desire for
the race
There is as much speculation regarding
conditions as regarding the course. One
of the new international race rules re-
quires a bore of l55 milIimeters, or about
six and one-siXth inches. Under this
measurement American cars built for the
abandoned cup race of 1907 would be in
eligible. AS there is not sufficient time
now for the construction Of cars conform
ing to international rules. it is generally
believed that if a race be held il will be
under the old rules. In that event
eign entries would not be catered to IN
less cars built for races of previous years
be nominated.
II the race be held early in October.
as in previous years less than eight
months remain in which 10 prepare and
try out cars intended for competition
It is because of these many uncertain
ties that the trade is demanding some
definite information OF the race.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-13
CLOSE COMPETITION PROMISED
Federal Games Will be Rich in
Jumps and Weight Events.

That there viii be some high-class high
jumping and shot-putting in the Federal
indoor games in Convention Hall on sat
urday is certain. III the high jump are
two men who are good for close TO six
feet. and half a dozen others whose rec
ords are only a shade lower.
There never has been a more classy
collection of shot-putters in indoor games
in Washington than those who viii toss
the underground missile on Saturday
night. Martin Sheridan. the worlds
champion, has heaved the weight fifty
two feet, and Mat McGrath, of the New
York Athletic Club. the hammer-throwing
record holder, is almost as good. Both
Of these giants are going TO have their
troubles with Stipp, the young champion
of Mercersburg Academy, who has tossed
the tweve-pound shot fifty-one feet and
who has a record Of forty-four feet for
the siXteen-pOund.
Canister, of Baltimore. and Daily, OF
the Catholic University. are also in the
Invitation shot-put. In the scholastic
weight event there will be a dual be-
tween Stipp and Canister The latter.
who represents the LoyOla High School
Of Baltimore, IS one Of the most prom
Using youngsters developed hereabouts in
recent years.
The Richmond College relay team is
coming to the Federal games confident
that they can defeat the Georgetown
College quartet. The latter team is just
about as fast as the Blue and Gray var
sity four, and their race with the Old
Dominion runners viii be one of the star
events of the games. Georgetown viii de-
pend on Mudd. Miller. Mohn. and Bal
ieargeon 10 turn the trick. while Rich
mOnd's team will consist Of BristOw,
Waite, Louthan. AcGeorge. and Meak.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-13
.SHORTCTOP OBTAINED
CantillOn Signs a Semi-Pro.
Star in Chicago.
MEINKE IS 4 CLEVER FIELDER
Player who Was with the Gunthers
Last Year, but Slated TO Play with
Jimmy CaIiahaH's Team, VIII 60
to- Galveston, Tex, with the Wash
iBgton Club Next Month.
- o Dc - -.

special to The Washington Herald
Chicago, Feb. 12-Joe Cantlllon. mana
ger Of the Washington team, plunged in
and rescued another semi-pro. star from
the local pond to-day He picked up a
fielding star, TOO. in the person Of Bob
Meinke. last year Of the Gunthers. but
slated to play shortstop for Callahan's
Logan Squares this season.
Meinke will make the trip 10 Galveston
with the Nationals, and II he can make
good he VIII be kept on the pay roll.
Meinke IS only nineteen years CID. but
can do almost anything aroun5 the short
field He is a trife light and not much OF
a hitter. but often set things a1re in TIE
field
Chicago. Feb. 2.-Presldent Charles
Ccmlshey or the White Sex and ice
CantilIon, Of Washington. re ,rned yes
terday morning from their house-boat tip
down the Mississippi. They reported that
game was literally cIouding The fair sky
in Arkansas, and THAI the waters teemed
with the bass, the croppie, and the river
eat
said that lie never saw so mJny ducks
as ne did 10 the White River. snd that
geese covered the SAND bars Ike a bia1-
ket The excellent ship White Sex pene-
trated $50 miles ID the White River. and
for several days not a habitation was
seen By the voyagers, except raft shantIes.
The varied duties connected with the
start Of TIE spring training "trip viii oc-
cupy CaRtillon's attention for several
days. Contracts with the various cluos
with whom the Nationals viii play viii
be drawn uD q I'd sent out for ratifiCa
ton. Deals with amor league clubs f0-
some Of the extra youngsters on the
Washington reserve list will also occupy
a portion of Cantillon's time.
President Charles W Murphy, OF the
worlds CHAMPION Cubs. received a teIe-
gram from Husk Chance. the playing
manager, who has led the Cubs 10 two
victories in the National League. Husk
IS due to arrive in Chicago Friday
Chance is coming on early 10 aid Pres
iden Murphy in arranging some OF the
details Of the spring trip.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-13
MAI. JOHNSON REELECTED.
Veteran Horseman Again President
of National TrottInE Association.

New York. Feb. 12.-Action on the
rule changes were not as drastic as had
been expected al the biennial Congress
Of the National Trotting Association
to-day in the Murray Hill Hotel. while
the concessions made 20 amateur meet
ings that horses In matinees could not
take bars OF time records had been
forecasted as certain to happen.
The question came up of the adoption
Of n resolution deprecating the asita-
tion against racing IN New York State
and in support OF the Percy-Gray law.
The delegates seemed TO favor the res
olution. but It was declared out Of or
der by Mai Johnson. presiding officer,
on the ground that the constitution Of
the national organization forbade any
Interference with local racing Iegisla-
ton.
Immediately after the adjournment
the representatives of the New York
state tracks held a mass meeting and
passed d resolution against the sup
preston of the Percy-Gray law as out
lined in the H3rt-Agnew bill now be
fore the legislature. The track repre-
sentatives voted 70 attend the Senate
hearing on the Hart-Agnew bill on mo-
ton of Robert A. Bache, Of Brooklyn,
TO be held at Albany on February IS.
and to use all their endeavors at their
home towns and at Albany TO oppose
its passage.
There were 33S tracks represented at
the congress. The report of the nomi-
mating committee-Frank Bower. OF
Philadelphia; c. a. Chapman. Of Frees
borough VT, and Z. ?. Head. OF san
Francisco-named 10 select the officers
and district boards. received a Unani-
nous acceptance. The report named
Mai p p Johnson. Lexington. Ky, as
president for the twenty year;
Morgan G. Buckley. Hartford, again as
first vice president. and L. P. Head, Of
San Francisco. as second vice president
to succeed y T. Smith, OF the same
city
The officers and the chairman Of the
i've districts boards will form the board
IF review, which at its first meeting
will elect the treasurer and secretary.
The respective holders of the two Of
fees, Lewis J. Powers, Springfield,
Mass, and W. H. Cocher, Hartford ac-
cording TO the consensus Of opinion I'M
doubtedly will be reelected.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-13
GALLAUDET SQUAD STARTS.
ThiTty-six Players Are Trying for
Kendall Green Nine.

Gallaudets baseball team has started
work. cali for candidates was made
about a week ago, and Capt. Cooper has
a squad of thirly-siN men working in the
gymnasium. Every member Of last
years squad is eligible with one excep-
ton, and with the large number Of can
didates which Capt. Cooper has under his
tutelage a strong team should be chosen.
Great things are expected Of Brick. a
husky freshman, who halls from New
York State. and has been quite successful
in pitching. The management has ar
ranged quite an attractive schedule with
all OF the local scholastic teams and has
several Out-Of-town engagements