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Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-02-21
The Great Church Conspiracy

legal ability; to this trio came the Lieu
tenant-Governor of New York, who left a
nest-egg that he hoped to hatch into a full
grown Governor. To this gathering, Roo
sevelt, as he is wont to do, by letter or mes
sage, opened his ugly mouth not this time
to villify Congress, but to these conspira-
tors, telling them, not of his coming lion
hunt in Africa, where he expects to delight
his pious soul in the act of killing wild ami
mails but of his regrets that he could not
be present to urge them on in their nefar-
ious undertaking for the suppression of per-
sonal liberty by the re-enactment of the old
Blue laws Of Massachusetts and Connect
cult.
For the proceedings of this body of con-
sprators l acknowledge myself indebted to
numerous documents sent mo by A. J. s.
Bordeau Secretary of the Pacific Relig-
ious Liberty Association
Judge Brewer, at that gathering. express
ed his regrets that the Catholic Church was
not there represented.
The Conspirators' Declaration of Principles:
l. The confederated churches are going
lHlO pOllllCS 10 stay, not us Il pcllllCdl party,
but to cooperate as a prodgious organlza-
ton: to make its demands on existing par
ties for the enactment of such laws as may
be called for by this religious organization.
II. To amend the Federal Constitution so
as to put Christianity on a government
basis.
III. To see that all Congressman. State
Legislators and other officials are forced to
act in the interest of the church.
". The cooperation of the churches is
the only way to force reuc ant churches
into this confederacy. by the Use of the boy
colt as used by the labor unions.
V. That with the churches divided, as in
the past, power is lacking; that this body
is going to follow the example set by Rome:
that another general council to include all
the Protestant churches of the world. will
follow this, all to unite in the image of the
Roman hierarchy, so as to be able to inlct
penalties upon dissenters.
In this declaration of principles, the OBJ.
iects of this confederation OF consprators
is too plain and clear to admit of a shadow
churches over our civil governments, Fed
era and State, for forced obedience to the
church; the restoration of the Roman Inqui-
siton with all the devices of torture and
death which were there used, &c be followed
by another period of the DARK Ages, which
Imperial Valley press., 1909-11-27

WANTED-Position on ranch by prac-
 tical farmer J. A. Prison, Frank
 lin Hotel, Fl Centro. 34-1t6
Imperial Valley press., 1909-11-27
HIGH CLASS SPORT
 ON DESERT DIAMONDS
Coast and National League Players Give Strength to
 Local Teams,

It is Class A baseball that the peo- pie of Imperial Valley are getting this winter. Teams practically as good as those of the Pacific Coast league, some of them strengthened with National League players, are bat ting in close race for the pennant.
 Last Sunday, El Centro, with Vance pitching effectively beat Yuma with Nagle in the box, by a score of.6 to 1 Holtvile and Imperial fought ten innings to tie, and CaleXico de- feated Brawley. On Thanksgiving day Holtville was badly beaten by El Gen. tro, Il to 2. Holtville put Parker in to the box for the first four innings, he being replaced by Wimp when the game was lost. With the exception of the second inning, the El Centro team played perfect baseball, Vance having great speed and bewildering curves. The tall pitcher was the spec tacular figure in the game, for in addition to his splendid work in the box he did the best hitting and base running for his team. Easterly, who caught for Cleveland this summer, played his first game with El Centro Thursday and will remain for the balance of the season. Calexico and El Centro are tied for first place. Holtville and Imperial are tied for third place. Yuma is fifth and Braw- ley brings up the rear. CaleXico and Holtville plays at Holtville Saturday, and Brawley will come to Fl Centro Sunday. There will be a big crowd on the Fl Centro grounds Sunday, as Brawley has strengthened and will put up a hard fight. El Centro will win if possible, as a defeat for Cal exico on Saturday would give the county seat team a clear lead for the pennant. Either Vance or Heister will pitch for Fl Centro and Berger 1 for Brawley.
 Yuma has secured two or three good players since Sunday, and with their help defeated Calexico at Yuma Thursday. Gervais started to pitch for Calexico, but was hit hard and Ames finished the game.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-11-27
CAUGHT 4 BAD MAN
 FROM THE WILD EAST
Sheriff MeadOwS'S Prisoner a New York Outlaw Full of
 BuckshOt and DeviItry

It is quite probable that William Harris, now detained in the Imperial County Jail on the charge of stealing two rings from the residence of Geo. T. Irwin. west of El Centro, may prove criminal wanted in various locali- ties It is believed that Harris is really Bll Monroe wanted in New York to answer to the charge of ar son, and that he is a fugitive from other places.
 It is known that Harris has gone under various aliases, among them Bill Monroe. James Williams, Leslie Ford and Will Smith
 When captured at Fl Centro. on the charge. of ring stealing Harris broke away from the Sheriff's office at the jail and was only recaptured by a lively chase in which several shots were fired. While in jail, an examination of the man showed that he carried a shot in his back and this was removed by physician here.
 Harris has confessed to his fellow prisoners his various exploits in crime. He was arrested in Bakersfield last spring by Sheriff Kelly, but escaped from that officer by breaking away and swimming the Kern River, at that time in full flood. The sheriff shot at Harris and hit him in the ankle, but the man was still able to get away.
 He is wanted at Newburgh, New York, for the burning of a barn in August, 1908 in which two men near ly lost their lives. Officers of New York have telegraphed Sheriff Mea- dows to hold the prisoner pending their attempts to secure extradition papers.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-11-27
CHANGES AT LAUNDRY

Next Monday morning a change will take place at the Imperial Valley laundry, whereby the Messrs. Heil will retire from the management and it will be assumed by Audureau Swatsburg & King. New machinery is to be added to the equipment and corps of twelve experienced laun- dry workers will be employed. A general campaign for valley business will be made.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-11-27

of a bridge across New River at a point northeast of Brawley.
 The Board requested the County Surveyor to build two bridges, one at Brawley, and one across New Riv- - CT at the head of the Date Canal
 Supervisor Clark was instructed to advertise for bids for the building of a bridge across New River, west of Rockwood and one across New Riv- CT. west of Heber
 The following resolution was adopt ed
 Whereas it appears to the Board of Supervisors of Imperial County that Road District No. would be uureasonably burdened by the con- struction of a bridge across No. , main canal, at the head of the Pine lateral, said bridge connecting and forming a part of the public highway an said county, now therefore be it resolved that portion of the cost of constructing said bridge, not to exceed ninety per cent of the whole cost thereof, be hereby authorized to be paid out of the general fund of said county"
 Letters from Mir Cline and Paul Carpenter regarding payment of taxes were read and after discussion were referred to the Chairman of the Board for investigation and reply.
 The opinion of the District Attor- ney regarding the care of orphan and half-orpnan children was read and ordered filed
 It was moved by Supervisor Fer guson that the Board of Supervisors issue a call for a county mass meet ing of citizens and tax payers of Imperial County to confer with the Board of Supervisors regarding the propriety of adopting an ordinance placing Bermuda grass on the list of noXious weeds. The motion was lost for lack of a second.
 The County Surveyor was given the privilege of lithographing the new county map.
 The Picacho school district bond election was approved and the bonds were ordered advertised for sale.
 The Board adjourned to meet De- cember 6, 1909.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-11-27
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Appropriation Made For Exhibit in Los Angeles-New Bridges
 Authorized.

The Board of Supervisors of Inn perial County met at the Court House in El Centro at 9:SO o'clock a. m. on November 22. all members being present.
 Chairman Clark was instructed to send iudigent Pat Hogan to River side.
 It was moved and passed that the sum of $600 be placed to the credit of the Imperial County Chamber of Commerce. as needed, for the pur- pose of assisting in the maintenance of an exhibit and to defray expenses of a lecturer fin the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, said amount to be taken from the county ad- vertising fund.
 The Board adopted the following resolution:
 Whereas it appears to the Board of Supervisors of Imperial County that Road District No. would be unreasonably burdened by the ex- pense of constructing a bridge acorss New River at a point due west of Heber, some point on section 2616- 13, said bridge connecting and form ing a part of public highway in said county. now therefore be it re- solved that a portion of the cost of constructing said bridge. not to ex- ceed ninety per cent of the whole cost thereof, be hereby authorized to be paid out of the general fund of said county"
 Easements of R. NJ. Glee, s. B. Forlds, A. G. Groff, E. M. Mulvey, F. l.. Sherburne, Roy Sanders. Victor Johnson. Gustav Miller and S. B. Ot- ter for the Ten Foot Drop road were accepted and ordered recorded and filed.
 Easements of J. H. Butler, Gustav Miller and Peter Hannet for the Mes quite Lake road extension were ac- cepted and ordered recorded and fil- ed.
 Easements of Stephen l.. Lyons and O. o. Bragg for an unnamed road were accepted and ordered recorded and filed
 Supervisor Wade was given author ity to proceed with the construction
Imperial Valley press., 1909-11-27
Magnificent Thanksgiving Postal Card Novelties at Crawford & Davis.
PETITION FOR DISCHARGE.

In the District Court of the United States Southern District of California Southern Division.
 In the matter of Charles w. Collins, bankrupt
 To the Honorable Olin Welborn, Judge of the District Court of the United States. for the Southern District of Cali fornia:
 Charles w. Collins, of Fl Centro, in the county of Imperial, State of Cali fotnia in said district, respectfully rep resents that. on the 23rd day of July, 1909, he was duly adjudged bankrupt, under the acts of Congress relating to bankruptcy, and that he has duly sur rendered all his property and rights of property, and has fully complied with all the requirements of said acts, and of the orders of the court touching his bankruptcy.
 Wherefore, he prays that he may be decreed by the court to have full dis charge from all debts provable against his estate under said banlrup. acts. eX- cept such uebts as are excepted by law from such discharge.
 Dated this 27th day of October. 1909.
 C. w. COLLINS, Bankrupt. Gray, Barker. Bowen. Allen, Van
 Dyke & Jutten, Attorneys for
 Bankrupt
Imperial Valley press., 1909-11-27
MRS. FRY AT CAFETERIA

Mrs. c. H. Fry, whose dinners at her private boarding house last sum- mer attained great repute, has pur- chased the Fl Centro Cafeteria, and will assume charge next Wednesday. Enough said to those who were guests at Mrs. Fry's table last summer
Imperial Valley press., 1909-11-27

P. V. Carr, son of Prof. Carr, County Superintendent of schools, has ar rived in Fl Centro to assume the po- sition of Assistant County Superin- tendent. Miss Beatrice Carr will not return to Fl Centro this winter.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-11-27
ORDER OF NOTICE ON PETITION
 FOR DISCHARGE.

In the District Court of the United States, Southern District of California, Southern District
 In the matter of Charles w. Collins, bankrupt,
 District of Southern California, ss:
 On this 24th day of November, A. D. 1yO9 on reading the foregoing petition, it is
 Ordered by the court, that a hearing be had upon the same on the 24th day of December, A. D. 1909, before said court at Los Angeles, in said district, at 10:30 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice thereof be published in the Inn perial Valley Press, a newspaper printed in said district, and that all known creditors and other persons in interest may appear at the said time and place and shoW cause. if any they have, why the prayer of the said petitioner should not be granted.
 And it is further ordered by the court. that thej clerk shall send by mail to all known Creditors copies of said petition and tlAis order. addressed to them at their places of residence as stated.
 Witness. the Honorable Oin Welborn, Judge of the said court. and the seal thereof, at Los Angeles. in said dis trct. on the 24th day of November. 1909.
 E. IT. OWEN.
 (sEAL) Clerk United States of America. Southern District of California, Southern Division County of Imperial, ss:
 Charles w. Collins being duly sworn says. That he is the petitioner in the foregoing entitled natter; that he has read the foregoing petition for discharge and knows the contents thereof; that the same is true of his own knowledge. ex- cept as to those matters which are there in Istated on his information or belief and as to those matters that he be- ieHes 1t to be true,
 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 27th day of october, A. D. 1909. I(sEAL) w. IT, SPRAGUE. Notary Public in and for the County of
 Imperial. State of California.
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REPORT OF The CONDITION OF
The First National Bank

AT FRIENDSVILLE,
In the State of Maryland at the close of
business, June %. 1909.
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LONG John CLANCY.
Well Known Garrett COuntain in
Want.

Lang John CLANCY man who
never missed a circus is sickbuntO
death at his home in Avilton- John
writes a good friend of his in LOnacOn-
ing that he is in destitute clrcumstan-
ces. and reluctantly asks for aid. Long
John is six feet six inches tall and was
known to every circus man in the cOun-
try in his younger days, and for many
years was privileged character with
showmen. John and his numerous
family was admitted free to every cir
Gus that came this way.
On one occasion, when Robinson S
circus came to Cumberland, the pro-
prietor came into the ring and called
silence: Ladies and gentlemen,
said he. "we are all ready for the per-
Torrance, but We cannot go on till
Long John CLANCY arrives. Then up
rose John, his head striking the top of
the tent, and he shouted, Let her go,
Mr. Robinson; Long John has arrove. "
Long John was born and has lived all
his eighty years in Avilton. He reared
a large family, and though somewhat
eccentric, he is a good-natured giant.
Evil days have fallen upon him and he
is slowly dying of cancer. Long John
has many friends and his wants will be
supplied. The friend to whom he wrote
in Homecoming will see to that. -'Coney
Cor. to Cumb. Times.
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McHENRY.

The corn in this section is suffering
for cultivation. On account of so much
rain it can not be cultivated.
The Children's Day service at this
place on Sunday evening was well at
tended and was quite success.
Mrs. Charlotte Savage has been very
i'll for some time.
Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Dewitt, of
Hoyes. passed through here Monday en-
route to Oakland.
Rev. Shoup was shaking hands with
friends here Sunday evening and also
gave an excellent address to the little
ones.
There has been entirely too much
stealing and pilfering going on in this
section. The guilty one will strike the
wrong place if it continues.
Howard Glotfelty and Blaine burst.
who have been employed at Bond, were
home over Sunday.
Mr.. Charlie Smith is home again after
spending some time at Bond.
Harry Mclean was calling on friends
at GAINESVILLE Sunday last
Quite number of our young people
attended the show at Oakland.
Blaine Wllburn and family moved into
our town again Wednesday. Glad to
welcome them back.
Mrs. Belle Savage, who had been Wis
iting at Cumberland, returned home
Sunday, accompanied by her niece,
Miss Lucy Savage, of Kingwood, W.
Va.
Rev. Zimmerman, of Accident, was
seen here Sunday evening.
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SHERIFF SENTENCED TO PEN.
Official Convicted of Perjury Given
Year in Prison.

Sheriff William T. Hodel, Of Allegany
county, who was convicted Of perjury,
was sentenced Saturday to one year in
the Maryland penitentiary Sheriff
HOdel's counsel served notice of an ap-
peal, and bond of 50, 900 was given.
The court directed Coroner Martz to
take charge of the Jail until the
Governor appoints a successor.
The above is the outcome in brief of
the conviction of Sheriff Hodel. who
was twice tried on charge of perjury
growing out of affidavits made by the
sheriff to his accounts for Jail necessi-
ties, it beng alleged at the time of the
trial that Sheriff Hodel bought goods
for his own use and had them charged
on the Jail accounts, the latter accounts
being later changed under the sheriff
direction.
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BITTINGER.
sec.9seSscses.ss.s..,.st..

Them fellers need not tlount an for,
Because they has their booddle;
For petted ours am no more dog,
Than yander lank- jawed poodle
c. E. Ellithorp spent part of last
week in Oakland attending meeting
of the School Commissioners.
Joel Orendorf drove up to Oakland
last Monday and was accompanied home
by his daughter, Miss Lizzie, who at
tended the teachers training school at
the county sea for the past few weeks.
Rev. J. B. Shoup is spending this
week with old friends and acquaintance
in Somerset county, Pa.
The lawn fete held in this village on
last Saturday evening by Mrs. X. A.
Bittinger, was interrupted in a measure
by slight rain, but the outcome we
learn was satisfactory.
Mrs. Annie Brady and children, of
Grantsville, are spending this week
with relatives in this community.
Mrs Boucher, of lockwood, Pa. is
the guest of her sister Mrs. G. f. Eli
thorp, of this village.
Paul Beachy made business trip to
Oakland one day last week.
Political prophets tell us that there
will be "a shower of political candi-
dates" this season, and if that be true,
we may reasonably expect an unusual
crop of that which we could name by
emitting the IF" from flies.
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NOTICE TO
TAXPAYERS!

This is to notify the tax payers OF Garrett
county that the Annual Levy for 1879 has
been made and published and to call their
attention to the following abstract Sec
ion As, Chapter j66, Acts OF 1880, relating to
the discount to be allowed and the interest
to he charged on all tax bills.
IAN county taxes shall be due and payable
on the first day OF September next succeed
county taxes paid on or before the LIST day of
September discount of per cent will he
allowed, and after the first day OF January
per cent. per annum until paid. Tie Treas-
urer shall take the discount from and charge
interest on the tax bills for count, purposes
regularly In the manner aforesaid and shall
note the same upon his books and upon the
receipt given for taxes so paid. But the dis
count shall not be allowed unless the whole
amount OF state and county are paid when
same T. made
w. E. HOLLINGER, Treasurer.
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Call for Your Letters.

Mrs. Jack Bowers, Mr.. John Cupper.
Miss Mary Drake. Mr.. Chas w. Hen
dersOn, Miss Mamie Jones, Miss Myrtle
Nide, Miss Myrtle Shoemaker, Mrs. r.
A. Shultz, Mr.. Joseph Upole, Mrs.
Edna Wolf.
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oIaIt OI NaTyIaNu, Oounty Of Jarrett,
l, S. T. Jones, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the best
of my knowledge and belief.
S. T. JONES, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of June, 1909.
HARLAND L. JONES, Notary Public
Correct-Attest: D. E. OFFUTT,
JOHN NJ. DAVIS,
JOINT. MITCHELL,
Directors.
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OFFICE OF
TIE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ELEC- (
TON FOR GARRETT COUNTY.

OrFtCE OF
TIE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ELEC-
TON FOR GARRETT COUNTY.
OAKLAND. MD June 20. 1909
The Board of Supervisors of Election
for Garrett County, Maryland. having
selected the following named persons to
be Registers of Voters and Judges of
Election in and for the several election
districts of said county in accordance
with the provisions Of Section 10 of
Article %, of the Code of Public Gener-
al Laws of the State of Maryland, here
by give notice of the name and post
Office address Of each person so select
ed and also the political party which
the Board of Supervisors of Election
intends each Of said persons to repre-
sent, respectively.
The law makes it the duty of the
Board to examine promptly into any
complaints which NAV be preferred to
them IN writing against any person
whom upon inquiry they find to be unfit
or incapable to discharge the duties
incumbent upon them as election off
cialS.
District No. /.
William Turner, Democrat, Judge
and Register. Barnum, W. Va.
John A Wright Republican. Judge
and Register, Swarton.
District No. ,.
Jasper Guard, Democrat, Judge and
Register, Friendsvilie.
Taylor Friend, Republican. Judge and
Register, FriendsviIla.
District Nc. 3.
Elisha B. burst, Republican, Judge
and Register. Grantsyil.e.
District No. t.
Stephen F Broadwater, Democrat,
Judge and Register, Bond.
J. H. Price, Republican, Judge and
Register Bloomington.
District No. 3.
Adam Richter, Democrat, Judge
and Register, Accident.
Conrad Spiaer, Republican, Judge
and Register, Accident.
District No. 6.
VIM G Mattirgly, Democrat, Judge
and Register Hoyes.
Nathan H Casteel, Republican. Judge
and Register, Hoyes.
District No. :.
W H. Bartlett, Democrat, Judge and
Register, Oakland.
P. 7. Lipscomb, Republican, Judge
and Register, Mt Lake Park.
District No. 8.
James w Mason. Democrat, Judge
and Register, Oakland
Guy Yutzy, Republican, Judge and
Register, Oakland.
District No. 9.
Floyd Grove, Democrat, Judge and
Register, Frostburg
Richard Mckenzie, Republican, Judge
and Register, Frostburg.
District No. 10.
Sebastian Hinebaugh, Democrat.
Judge and Register, Deer Park.
Benz. F. Thrasher, Republican, Judge
and Register. Deer Park.
District No. II.
Peter F. Michaels, Democrat, Judge
and Register, Barton
VIM. H, Jacobs, Republican, Judge
and Register, Homecoming.
District No. IL.
J. Tuner Lohr, Democrat. Judge
and Register, Bittinger.
Simon Brenneman, Republican, Judge
and Register, Bittinger.
District No. 13.
L. c. Hamill. Democrat, Judge and
Register, Kitzmiller.
Daniel Fichtner, Republican, Judge
ana Register, hltZmlller.
District Ii
James A. Delawder, Democrat,
Judge and Register, Oakland.
Bert c. Scott. Republican. Judge and
Register, Oakland.
D. NJ, MASON, Pres.
c, V. GUARD.
S. LAWTON,
Board of Supervisors of Election for
Garrett County.
E. JAMESON, Clerk
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REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
The Garrett National Bank,
AT OAKLAND.
RESOURCES.

In the state Of Maryland, at the close Of
business, June %, 1903.