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Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06
FATAL SLEEP.
Boy on Trestle at Saton Sea Has
 Both Legs Crushed by Train.

Alvin Earth, a German boy about 1, years of age, is dead at Riverside as a result of an accident occurring on the Salt Creek Tfestie of tne Southern tacifc Railway over an arm of the Salton Sea.
 Earth, with Ormil Grill, another lad, was making his way to Imperial Val ley to work in the melon fields, and when the bridge was reached the lads stopped to rest. Earth, who was great ly exhausted fell asleep, and Grill, who saw an approaching freight train, tried to arouse his companion, but Earth was run down before he could escape and both legs were cut off. Earth was taken to Riverside, but died before he reached that city. He had been in America only about two weeks, having come directly from Germany to Cali fornia.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06
Badly spralned Ankle Cured.

Three years ago our daughter sprained her ankle and had been suffering terribly for two days and nights-had not slept a minute. Mr. Stallings. of Butler, Tenn, told us of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. We went to the store that night and got a bottle of it and bathed her ankle two or three times and she went to sleep and had good nights rest The next morn ing she was much better and in a short time she could walk around and had no more trouble with her ankle.-E M. Bru- mitt Hampton, Tenn. 25 and 50 cent sizes for sale by El Centro Drug Store.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06
"BOB" DAVIS TRIAL.

Two days were spent in the Superior Court this week in securing a jury satisfactory to the defense for the trial of the people against M. B. Davis, charged with setting fire to the branch county jail at CaleXico while he was confined therein. It was nee essary for the sheriff to summon a special venire in order to complete the jury. The hearing of this case was be- gun before Judge Cole yesterday morning. Conkling & Brown are counsel for the defendant, who is also under indictment on the charge of as saulting Constable Eslow of Calexico.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06
ROSTER OF VETERANS.

Twenty-six veterans of the Civil War have been located in Imperial Valley by Fl Centro veterans who are interested in the formation of a post of the Grand Army of the Republic. It is proposed to organize early in the fall, after the return of those who go out of the valley for the summer months; and it Is probable that wo- mans relief corps and camp of the Sons of Veterans will also be formed here.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06
CHURCH DEDICATION.

The McCabe M. B. Church of Impe- rial Valley, three miles south and two west of Fl Centro, will be dedicated June 14th. Dr. Pitner, Presiding Elder will preach at Il o'clock, and promin- ent pastors of the valley will occupy the pulpit in the afternoon and even ing.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06
Gage Heights
TEMPORARY MACHINE SHOP.

Although barely a week has passed since the Holton Power Companys machine shops were burned, for sev- eral days the temporary quarters have been in operation. Machinery has been installed in the shed which stands to the east of the burned struc- ture, and there work of all kinds usu- ally required can be done. In the fall permanent quarters will be erected.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06
Born In Iowa.

Our family were all born and raised in Iowa. and have used Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy (made at Des Moines) for years. We know how good it is from long experience in the use of it, In fact, when in Fl Paso, Texas, the writer's life was saveo by the prompt use of this remedy. We are now engaged in the mercantile business at Narcoose, Fla. and have introduced the remedy here It has proven very success full and is constantly growing in favor Ennis Bros. This remedy is for sale by El Centro Drug Store.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06
MEMORIAL DAY EXERCISES.

Patriotic exercises were held in the Holt Opera House Saturday forenoon, in commemoration of Memorial Day. School children decorated monu- ment raised in honor of the unknown dead, and the program included patri- otic songs and addresses. The prin- cipal speaker was V. Rapp, and Clark H. Bradshaw spoke as representa- tive of the Spanish War veterans. '-'' pie were in attendance from many .... Is of the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06

S. w. Dunaway, pioneer druggist of El Centro, is keeping up with the procession by enlargng his ice cream and fancy drink department and by adding to his equipment The ice cream with which his patrons are so pleased is made by machinery fresh every day. The store has been made more attractive by wall decorations and a iinoieum floor.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

The morning sermon next Sunday will be on the Parable of the Wheat and the Fares" followed by the com munion of the Lords Supper. All be. lievers are invited to the Lords table with us.
 No evening service in the absence of the pastor at Bra Wley.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06

Reservations, assuring richest lands in large irrigated tract may be ar ranged before lands are formally opened Residence not required. Richardson Construction Co.,, Los An geles, Cal. 9-12
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06
NEW ABSTRACT COMPANY.

The Peoples Abstract and Trust Company opened for business this week in it's location Ill one of the Holt Jew buildings on the south side of Main street. Fixtures are being placed and the quarters will soon be comfort ably arranged for the carrying on oi general abstract business. w. E. Morton, ,s : !g; al ne malager, and he and M~uenMLeet e-l {, ,OSame to El Centro Tues daeston-Lot 3, Ith D. w. Lewis of Riv- er,oe-kots er51e-kL0t :, l. h5N aone of the principal
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06
LOST, SPRAYED AND FOUND.

STRAYED-1o ranch of R. l.. Wilson. 21s miles south and 1k mile west Of El Centro, 1 full-grown black SOW, 1
 young SOW, black and white spotted. and 1 young boar, black and rel
 spotted. Cole Filson, Bl Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06
FL CENTRIC LOCALS

CL OENInU LUOHlo Mrs. Dr. Hamilton departed from El Centro Tuesday for San Diego where she will spend the summer.
 -II-.-
 Mir. and Mrs. Gotchell and Joe Par sons left El Centro Thursday morning for a summers sojourn in Los Angeles.
 -II-I-
 Mrs. r. c. Webster, wife of the County Supervisor, started on Wednes- day for a three months visit to her old home at Newton Upper Falls, Mass.
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 Sealed proposals for carrying the mail between the El Centro postofTice and the Southern Pacific depot are to be received by the postmaster here up to June II. -I-II-
 Work was begun yesterday on the construction of a fireproof brick and concrete vault in the new quarters of the Peoples Abstract and Trust Com pany This vault will be 1Ox12 feet.
 -H-II-
 General Superintendent Ingram of the Southern Pacific, and Mrs. Ingram, are spending several days on their ranch near Holtville. Their private ,1ox ,,' train.
 -II-Il-
 Hilton Johnson, who has been spend ing several weeks in the Imperial Val ley, was called to Indianapolis, Indi- ana, last week by the serious illness of his father, publisher of the India napolis News.
 - I-II-
 Judge Cole on Tuesday appointed J. H. Thomas as guardian for William c. Fells, the young man who was adjudg- ed insane by jury last week. Young Fells has been sent to the State Hos pital at Patton.
 l
 During the past week one of El Gen. tro's grocers has been displaying signs announcing the sale of home grown apricots and homegrown black berries. Apricots grown near town have been selling at fifteen cents the pound.
 -Il-ll-
 MT. and Mrs. Sam T. Clover of Al hambra were in Fl Centro the past week, visiting the ranch of Mrs. Clovers mother, Mrs. Woodcock, near this town. The Clovers were seeking ranch for their son-in-law and wife, who expect to locate in Imperial Val ley.
 -II-II-
 Alex Ingram, son of General Super intendent Ingram of the Southern Pa cific, has been installed at El Centro as local manager for the Pacific Fruit Express. A. M. Mortensen, manager for this company's interests in South ern California, has been in El Centro this week, arranging for the icing of refrigerator cars here.
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 J. M. Conkey, owner of extensive ranch lands in Mendocino county, was a guest of his brother-in-law, Paul Bo- man, two days the past week. Togeth- CT they visited the "C. M." ranch and other show places of the valley and MT. Conkey was so highly pleased
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06

FOR SALE-The cream of the valley. Assignment of 80 acres fully water stocked land in barley. Very fine, soft land, with deep sandy loam sub soil, takes water readily and holds moisture well. Location, seven miles southeast of Holtville on No. canal and Hazel lateral ditch with constant running water. Elevation 26 feet above sea level. Alkali con- tent less than one-tifth of one per cent. Close to main source of wa ter supply; on main travelled road, and on direct line of three different railroad surveys from San Diego to Yuma. Sure to have a good town and transportation facilities in this locality in the near future. Perfect ly adapted to alfalfa, citrus and de- ciduous fruits, vines, melons and all crops requiring cultivation. If you want extra choice land for a home as permanent investment, this will please you. For price, terms, etc, call on or address owner.
 J. A. WALTON,
 Redlands, Cal.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06

WORKINGMEN's BARBER SHOP, on Broadway, near Martins Lodging House. Shave, 10 cents; hair cut, 9 cents. Other work ill proportion.
 8-2t*
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06
WATER IN THE RIVER.

lean daily gage heights and dis
 rges of the Colorado River at na, Arizona, for the week ending urday, May 30, 1908:
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06
FOR EXCHANGE.

FOR SALE OR TRADE-one heavy spring wagon, one two-seated double buggy, one moving machine and an account against John Doe, whose true name and the nature of the ae- count will be gladly given by Wm.. Kelly, nurseryman. B-u
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Land ready leYeled and
 in good condition for corn, to be planted between now and the first of July. Any acreage. See L. V. Sisson, two and one-half miles east of Fl Centro. 6-5t.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06

Twenty candidates will be initiated in El Centro Aerie of the Order of Eagles next Thursday evening. A spe- cial train will be sent from Holtvire. Chicken supper will be served after limitations.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06

FOR SALE-1O head of A No. 1 milk cows separator, cans, etc; 60 head of pigs just ready to wean. These are in good shape and at the right price. A. R. Abbott, three and one half miles southwest of Fl Centro.
 9-2t
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06

with the outlook that he has returned to his home to arrange for moving here to engage extensively in stock raising
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06

FOR SALE-160 acres sandy loam in
 No. 8, all in cultivation; $4O.00 per acre; liberal discount for cash. I'm perial County Land Co.,, Blaekinton
 Bldg. 38tf
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06

FOR RENT-10O acres of fine canta-
 loupe land. Enquire of Salisbury
 Bros, mile east of Fl Centro. 32tf
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06
The Delicious Santa Claus Melon

June is the month to plant the Santa Claus. Write us for our special cir cular concerning its culture and mark eting.
 If you will need fodder, plant Ger man Millet, Sorghum, Kaflir and field corn
 Plant Stone tomato seed now for November and December shipping. JOHNSON & MUSSER SEED co. 11S N. Main St., Los Angeles, Cal.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06

Mrs. Dr. Hamilton departed from El Centro Tuesday for San Diego where she will spend the summer.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06
It's a M oney Saver

It's a labor saver. It's the lat est thing out, If you are going to build call at my residence and see the Holmss& Disappear ing Beds and plans for building modem homes.
 w. R. Carey, Cor. 7th and Broadway.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06

FOR LEASE-15 to 80 acres soft sandy loam land in No. 2 district, either on shares or in exchange for leveling work. Fred L Wilson,i Holt
 vile. 6-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06

FOR SALE-Span horses, z or years old; weigh about 260O, good single, broken to saddle; with extra good
 spring wagon and light harness. Price $425. Worth the money. See H. c. Cover, Box IA, Fl Centro, or c. w. Cover, general delivery, Brawley. Sits
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06
Classified Liners
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Thirty shoats, 50 to 60 pounds; $2 each. MT. J. Alexander, five and one-half miles north, half mile east of Holtville. 9-1t*
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06

FOR SALE OR RENT-Tent house and frame kitchen, all furnished.
 Address Box 102, El Centro. 9-3t
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-240 acres, fully water stocked, all in growing crops, fenced and cross fenced, ripe for subdivision; want part cash, part good Los Angeles;
 do not submit anything which will not bear strictest investigation. See R. D. Jauman. 4S-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06

Sealed proposals for carrying the mail between the El Centro postofTice and the Southern Pacific depot are to be received by the postmaster here up to June Il.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06

Mrs. F. C. Webster, wife of tho County Supervisor, started on Wednes- day for a three months visit to her old home at Newton Upper Falls Mass.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06

Mir. and Mrs. Gotchell and Joe Par sons left El Centro Thursday morning for a summers sojourn in Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06

FOR SALE-Team of horses, COW and
 buggy, corner Sixth street and l Broadway. 9-2t* |
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06

nois, aged S1, both of Imperial.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06
WANTED

WANTED-Address of Imperial Val
 ley land owner who is willing to lease for term of years to party who will improve. Doran & Helps, Long Beach, Cal. S-4t
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06

FOR SALE-70 head first-class milch
 COWS, including five thoroughbred
 registered Jersey COWS and, two thoroughbred, registered Jersey bulls. For price and terms apply to John Collins, Manager Walton ranch, seven miles southeast of Holtville. 9-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06

with team hauling cantaolupes. Enquire of Wm. Kelly, Nurseryman. S-2t
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06

Work was begun yesterday on the construction of a fireproof brick and concrete vault in the new quarters of the Peoples Abstract and Trust Com pany This vault will be 10x12 feet.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06

J. M. Conkey owner of extensive ranch lands in Mendocino county, was guest of his brother-in-law, Paul Bo- man, two days the past week. Togeth- CT they visited the "C. M." ranch and other show places of the valley and MT. Conkey was so highly pleased
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06

Judge Cole on Tuesday appointed J. H. Thomas as guardian for William c. Fells, the young man who was adjudg ed insane by jury last week. Young Fells has been sent to the State Hos pital at Patton.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06

Hilton Johnson, who has been spend. ing several weeks in the Imperial Val ley, was called to Indianapolis, Indi- ana, last week by the serious illness of his father, publisher of the India napolis News.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06

D-Cantaloupes to haul, by
 the crate, Fl. H. Peterson, Fl Cen tro. 7-StS
Imperial Valley press., 1908-06-06

General Superintendent Ingram of the Southern Pacific, and Mrs. Ingram, are spending several days on their ranch near Holtville. Their private car came down on Thursday evening" train.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-16
IBSEN'S PARADOX.
And the Intimate Relation of Science
20 Society.

And the Intimate Relation of Science
20 Society.
Ibsen, my great compatrlot, has In
one Of his works formulated the para.
dox that the man is strongest who
stands most aBne. There is certainly
some truth In this-nay, there is much
truth in II so far as science Is con-
cerned. The man who in the search
for truth goes his way independently
of other men and Of other consIdera-
tons Is certainly the man who Is apt
70 find the greatest and most valuable
truth On the other hand, II is also
true that science more than most other
things in life depends on cooperation
on the help of ones fellow beings, and
this becomes more and more true every
day Many people are apt to forget
what science actually Is and what they
owe to science, for II Is through sci
ence that modern society actually ex-
lists, and the development Of society as
1t Is today would be impossible II sci.
ence were eliminated. Humanity Is
growing; but, II science and the means
created by science are not growing, hu.
manity will have to look forward to a
very miserable future. Therefore the
nation that wishes to be cared for
must support science and those who
carry on scientific work. Science will
live her own life and has done so ever
since the days when Prometheus made
his fatal expedition to the gods and
stole the FIRE which is more or less
burning in every one Of us and cannot
be extInguished. There Is something
sublime in this everlasting FIRE Of SCI
ence Generation after generation dis
appears. The individual is nothing, but
always "watchful in the tower man
shall remain In sleepless contempla-
tlon."-Dr. hansen.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-16
MRS. WILLIAM ]. BRYAN.

enough conscniai companions to make
the party up to four or nye, rarely
more never less. Two IL too few In
case Of accident or the inevitable camp
squabbles; three permits the assocla-
ton OF two MS chums, leaving the third
one to himself; four, two pairs, Is the
most satisfactory number, although
Eve can travel very comfortably. Get
as well acquainted as possible with
oil members OF the party before start
Ing. An uncongenial member may
spoil the pleasure OF the whole party.
If possible let one man know well
how TO do camp cooking Try him on
short outing before you trust him on
the real trip. The comfort OF the
whole party depends most on the abll-
ity Of the cook. Fancy cooking or
chatting dish adeptness amounts TO but
little when It comes TO frying bacon,
making napjacks and building nres
with green wood when the rain is
pouring down and the others Of the
party are begging for something hot
and mighty quick about It too
Travel Magazine.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-16
loo Much Information.

81 should think" sald the inquisltIve
layman in the small town, that you
preachers would ret mighty tired OF
going around with your long tailed
coats and white ties all the time. on
week dnys, proclalming your on m
the world In season and out ofsEa-
SON"
I'VE do" calmly admitted the min
lister. I'VE get enormously tired Of
these Sunday garments But the rea.
son we wear them is a very practical
one. We are expected to have minis
terial clothes for Sunday. The fact
that n whole lot of people, you among
the number, since you seem specially
concerned, don't pay what they agree
to toward our salaries, renders us un.
able to afford everyday business suits
like other people. So we have TO wear
our Sunday clothes all week. II there
is any more information you wish I
shall be glad to supply It or direct You
to where II may be obtained" But
the inquisitlve man had seen another
man across the street with whom he
had business,-Chicago News.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-16

81 protest didn't" said the visitor
uncomfortably.
Now, will you stick to II that II is
e-i or lie? Let's write 1t down, so we
can't misunderstood"
The phenomenal speller took his pen
ell In hand and wrote and erased sew.
eral times. II was his III luck 10 leave
the thing wrong. The errand boy had
already hunted up the word In the
dictionary,
The reporters were not cruel enough
to press their advantage. They re.
sumed their machines without further
remark, and after awhile the visitor
stole out, doubtless with the reflection
that an adage is a dangerous canvas
for local color, and that II is unwisc to
boast Of extraordinary powers where
the boast may be put to proof,-Char.
lotte Observer.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-16
When the World Is Full.

When will the world be full up?
When will the day come when, MS in
the case Of the motor bus going toward
the suburbs from the city at the close
Of the business day, there's no room
inside or on top or, In other words,
when the earth has all the inhabitants
IT can properly nourish? Probably this
VIII happen In about 200 years What
will we do then? A learned professor
has estimated that the fertile lands of
the globe amount to 2S,0O0,OO0 square
miles, the steppes to 100000 and the
deserts to 100000. Fixing 207 per
sons to the square mile for fertile
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-16
When VnIunhls, Ara Lost.

When on leaving a theater or lecture
hall you discover that some valuable
has disappeared do not lose your head
Immediately. There are, after all is
said, many more honest people in this
world than dishonest, and the chances
are that II you go about 1t properly
you will recover the article.
First OF all, register your loss at the
box office or superintendent room.
Give your name and address plainly,
being sure that they are correctly
taken down, and II you wish to offer
any reward for its return name the
amount, Be sure TO leave money for
the management to telephone you II
their search is rewarded and give your
telephone number. Then ask for some
one or, II this is not granted. get per-
mission yourself TO search the part of
the house IN which you we're sitting.
II after a day or so you have no word
Of the loss advertise in at least one
morning and one evening paper, naming
the article explicitly so as to avoid con.
fusion. II you wish you may name the
theater rs the place to which It is to
be returned. Most places are kind and
courteous in such matters and only too
anxious to help you in your search. If
they return the valuable to you do not
forget that the man who has acted as
their agent is worthy Of thanks at
least If you do not wish to reward him
In any more substantial way.-Phila.
delphia Inquirer.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-16

noisy way, 4 Was lO.d tnut tue beggar
chief OF Soochow has an Income OF
about $4,000 q year. The billet OF the
one In Shanghai city Ia worth about
5000. Most storckeepers have an
agreement with the beggar chief 10
keep his stan away, They pay about
81 a year each, and In return for this
trlnIng amount the chief gives a print
ed receipt TO the storckeepcr, which
the latter pastcs on his door, 10 the ef'
feet that he has paid his tax and Il
exempt from the demands OF beggars,
There are different kinds OF beggars,
Imperial beggars, or lao yen ting 1.-THE
words mean "old mans button'O have
probably no parallel in the world, ~
some OF them are descendants OF the
ancient Ming dynasty or distinctly re-
lated TO the present relgnlng imperial
house They are scattered all over the
country, are said 20 number upward OF
10000 and are specially numerous In
Picking, Imperial beggas are easily
recognized because they are allowed
10 wear garments Of the imperial vel
low OF different shades Characters are
painted In black on the back aud front
Of their robes TO denote their profes-
sion, They wear either a straw hat or
a velvet cap ornamented with a brass
button.
When FIRST saw them took them
to be old degraded officials. for there
arc hundreds OF them In Soochow.
They carry a wooden bell In their
hands to announce their arrival, As
rule they are over sixty years Of age
and have no family 10 SUPPORT them