Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-19
NEW DISTRICT
FOR IMPERIAL
ARTESIAN WATER STARTS SAN
FELIPE
ONE SUCCESSFUL WELL NOW
FLOWS
Plan to Convert Another Desert Strip
Into Garden Spot Shapes Itself
Through Efforts of Los
Angeles Men

There is a magic power In the mere
mention of Imperial valley somewhat
akin to the charmed waters OF HASA
yampa, and one of the interesting new
sections that are attracting attention Is
located about thirty eight miles north-
west of Brawley and about ten miles
southwest of the great Salton sea.
Even the heat Of the last few days has
not served to overcome the charm eX-
ercised by this alluring land, and
party of enthusiasts under the guld-
ance of William H. Watcher, who is
associated with his brother in the Her
bert ]. Watcher, jr., company, 80 Sc
curity building. is planning this week
to investigate the peculiar merits or
the country thereabouts.
Mr.. Watcher, although quite young
man, is somewhat of globe trotter'
having travelled abroad extensively.
Speaking of this new Imperial section,
he tells Of a new town site soon TO
spring into being, to be located be-
tween San Felipe and Creosote creeks,
and to be known as San Felipe, as the
direct result of the development of
newly discovered artesian belt just be-
ginning to be developed. This, 1t
seems. is not a vague prospect, but Is
already evidenced by one successful
flowing we'll, the first of series whose
grateful waters are to convert the I'M
mediate vicinity into garden under
the magic combination of rich soil, life
giving water and glowing, fruitful SUM-
shine.
Contracts for Twelve Wells
Contracts have been let for twelve
more wells and a crew of drillers,
under the charge of II. ]. Sternberg
of South Pasadena, are rapidly pro-
ceeding with the work. This will open
up a rich section that bids fair to RI
val all previous discoveries" Soon
little lines Of bitches stretching In all
directions will mark the sparkle of the
only remaining needed element to
bring forth plenteous harvests.
Mr.. Watchers enthusiasm is quite
contagious, and as he passed two
months or more in that vicinity he
should be qualified to report as to
conditions. He talks most interesting
ly of his experiences while there, the
fascination of adventure that will soon
give place to moro commonplace COM
mercial civilization.
Wherever there is prospect Of the
production of wealth there the steel
servant of mans commercial needs
goes also, and already surveys are
being made with view to the build
ing of a railroad to place the producer
and consumer into communication.
Rumor has it that it is a new Spreck-
els line that is to go through San
the citizens of San Diego for broad
boulevard to extend through the town
to San Diego and the sea. Rev.
Carey, chairman of the good roads
committee at Brawley, says that with
In two years time this road will be
completed.
Source Of Communication
This will serve as another source Of
communication with the marts of
trade, as well as the pleasure resorts
of the seaside, and Of Warmers ranch,
which has recently passed into the
hands of Mr.. Huntington.
Warmers ranch Is attaining a GER
tain amount of fame as a health re-
sort, being at a high altitude and Of
fering attractions to tourists the year
round. Another neighboring town is
Julian, where considerable attention is
being paid with good success to ap-
pies and peaches. In fact, Imperial
valley is famous for its fertility and
salubrious climate, and its alfalfa, can
taloupes, vegetables and fruits are
among the finest products on the mar
ket The conquest of the aridity is
being pushed farther each year with
good results.
Another rather novel item concern
ing the region is that quail and ducks
about Salton sea are so plentiful that
gun clubs are finding it an attractive
place for the sport. The animal life in
these out Of the-way sections where
n1an~is only just beginning to enter is
ern writer's and investigators are be-
ginning to recognize and give to tho
world with rare skill.