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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-06-26

F. B. Miller, chief engineer OF the
steamer Virgie, is in Dubuque. Iowa,
experimenting the construction OF the
ferryboat to be operated between this
city and barrow by the Burnside and
Donaldsonyille Packet Co., Ltd.
Work on the vessel is progressing
rapidly.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-12
CERTIFICATE FOR BANKING
 Mo 0QEn


 Treasury Department. Office of Comptroller of the Currency, Wash ington, D. C., February 25, 1909.
 Whereas, by satisfactory evidence presented to the undersigned, it has been made to appear that THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF FL CENTRIC in the City of Fl Centro, in the Coun- ty of Imperial and State of California, has complied with all the provisions of the Statutes of the United States, re- quired to be compiled with before an association shall be authorized to con- mence the business ol banklng:
 Now, therefore I, Lawrence o. Mur- ray, Comptroller of the Currency, do hereby certify that the FIRST MA TIONAL BANK OF FL CENTRO in the city of Fl Centro. in the County of Imperial, and State of California, is authorized to commence the busi- ness of banking as provided in sec tion fifty-one hundred and sixty nine of the Revised Statutes of the United States.
 In testimony whereof witness my hand and seal of office this twenty fifth day of February, 1909.
 LAWRENCE O. MURRAY, 6-10t. c mptroller of the Currency
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-12
YOUNG LADIES ENTERTAIN

The Misses Leatha Hughes and Lois Wagner entertained Friday evening with fancy dress party at the home of MT. Hughes on Railroad avenue Miss Julia Grogan won the prize for the most novel costume. Various games were played. among which was a peanut hunt, Misses Ollie Morgan and Connie Fowlkes winning the prizes. Refreshments were served, and the evening closed with a hat trimming contest. The prizes for the most artistic hats were won by Misses Grace Caldwell and Connie Fowlkes. Among those present were the Misses Jessie Jones. Ollie Morgan, Grace Cad well, Mabel Phillips Ada Hartley, Mabel Grogan, Connie Fowlkes, Julia Grogan. Lois Wagner and Leatha Hughes.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-12
LEGAL ADVICE BY MAIL
 FIFTY CENTS

An association of reputable. expert enced and reliable attorneys will ren- der written opinions by mail--full, au- thoritative and promptly on all legal questions or matters.
 Mortgages, foreclosures. deeds of trust, conveyapcesy land titles general ".
 Notes, bonds, assignments, bills of sale, corporation and partnership rights and liabilities. bankruptcy and insolvency, liens of laborers, contrac tors and material men. suits for dam ages.
 Wills, estates, probate matters, for egn inheritances, guardianship, rights of those under age, patents, inventions. All branches of mining law, water and irrigation rights, homesteads, tim Der locations, the taking up of pub lie land
 Divorce, separation. community and separate property rights, and rights of married women.
 All branches of criminal law.
 Send your question with Fifty Cents. Immediate answers.
 SOUND LEGAL ADVICE CO
 Dept B N. P. O. Box Ss.
 San Francisco, Cal.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-12
BRINGS IN DAIRY STOCK
Crawford e Davis Find Demand For Milk Cows Strong and Draw on San Diego County For
 Supplies

R. l.. Davis, of the firm of Craw- ford & Davis, returned to Fl Centro from two weeks stay in San Diego county, Friday night of last week, bringing with him seventy head of high grade dairy cows, purchased from the Buss Brothers dairy at San Diego.
 He purchased 276 head of milk cows while away, and of these 106 were driven across country from the vicin- ity of San Diego to the Crawford & Davis ranch, northwest of El Centro. Ten days were required to make the trip. MT Davis went back to San Diego this week to ship another bunch of 100 cows here, and he has purchased twenty-five horses, which are to be brought to the ranch at once
 The expansion of the dairy busi- ness in Imperial Valley this past spring has been something remarka- ble,' said MT. Davis when discussing his recent movements the other day. q believe we could sell 500 head. of good milk COWS al once if We had them here. The industry IS certain to be one of the most important in this valley. It brings in constant stream of meney and is safe and re- liable. -
 I0ur Imperial County Dairymen's Association has a great field for edu- cational work here. It can be the means of accomplishing much good in raising the standard for dairy stock if it remains active and progress sive. The great thing needed here now is to weed out the poor stock from dairy herds. am much in fla vor of organizing a testing assoc:a- tion and the employment of an of ficial tester so that we can determine just what each COW is doing Tn this manner it would be easy to determine just what cows are the money -mak- CTS and the others could be replaced by those giving the proper amount of butter fat"
 The cows being brought in by Craw- ford & Davis are to be sold to val ley ranchers. and will be scattered out to various sections of the valley
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-12
TO AID COLLEGE.

Friday night box supper was en- ioyed by a merry crowd at the home of Mir and Mrs J. D. Bragg, three miles north of Calexico. This feast was given to aid Heber College III the publication of it's first annual cat aloogue. The ladies supplied the boxes, which were so tastefully dec orated, and gave such an external as- surance of being chuck full of good things to eat, that every boys pocket book showed the effects of the spirit ed bidding Several boxes sold at from $5 to $S each, and SS5 was cleared from sales at the box office. Lawyer Conkling of El Centro, is also a success as an auctioneer.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-12
NOTICE OF THE SALE OF SCHOOL BONDS FOR THE VERDE
 SCHOOL nfeTRlCT

Notice is hereby given that the County Treasurer of Imperial County, California, will receive sealed bids until o'clock D. m. of the twelfth day of June, 1909 at his office in the Court House of Inn perial County, California, at El Centro California, for the purchase of the fol- lowing described bonds of the Verde school district duly and regularly issued by the Board of Supervisors on the fifth day of May. 1909
 Bond No. 1. For four hundred dollars. to run four years. due and payable on the fifth day of May, 1918, with six per cent interest from date of issue payable semi-annually.
 Bond NO 2. For four hundred dollars to run five years. due and payable on the fifth day of May, 1914, with six per cent interest from date of issue, payable semi annually.
 Bond No 2. For four hundred dollars, to run six years, due and payable on the fifth day of May. 1915, with six per cent interest from date of issue, payable semi annually
 Bond No. 4. For four hundred dollars to run seven years, due and payable on the fifth day of May, 1916, %i;h six per cent interest from date of issue payable semi-annually
 Said bonds shail be sold to the high es bidder ,t5r bidders therefor by the County Treasurer of Imperial County California, for not less than par. All blds shail te for the purchase Of said bonds as soon as they shall be ready for delivery. | each bid shall be accompan iet by a check. certified by responsible bank for five per cent of par value of bonds. payable to the County Treasurer of Imperial County California as an as surance that the bidder will take so much of the bonds as he shall bid for and will pay the price therefor should the bonds be awarded to him. Upon de- livery of and payment for said bonds to the amount awarded to such bidder, his certified check or checks will be returned to the bidder.
 By order of the Board of Supervisors of Imperial County.
 PAUL ROMAN. 6-ot Treasurer of Imperial County
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-12
TO CUSTOMERS OF ALL MFR
 CHANTS.

Imperial Valley Business Mems Pro tective Association, respectfully ad- vises the customers of all merchants to see that all outstanding claims against them are either settled or properly arranged for with the mer- chants, before leaving the valley for the summer. This is absolutely ne- cessary in order to prevent possible trouble and annoyance to all parties concerned
 w. R. STEVENSON, 6-tf. Secretary
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-12
ELECTION NOTICE. Special School Tax.

Noilce is hereby given 10 the quail fled electors of El Centro School Dis trict, County of Imperial, State of Cal iforDia, that an election will be held on the 18th day of June, A. D. 1909, al which will be submitted the question of voting a tax to furnish additional school facilities for the district or to maintain any school fin such district, or for building one or more school houses, or for any two or all of said purposes.
 It will be necessary to raise for this purpose the sum of $5000
 The polls will he open at the Pub lie School House. from 1880 o'clock P M., until 5:30 o'clock P. M.
 The officers appointed to conduct the election are:
 w R. Carey, Inspector.
 M c. BoswOrth. Judge.
 J. w Colson, Judge.
 w O. Hamilton and If. N Kinne School Trustees.
 Ei centro School District T-4t
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-12
NEW PARK ASSURED

Mir. c. E. Sprouse. who recently of fered the Ladies Section of the Ten Thousand Club, five acres Of land ad- joining the city on the south, has received a letter from MT N. A. Ross, who will also donate five acres to the city adjoining the five acres donated by MT. Sprouse. providing the city will take immediate steps to have the property improved It is likely that the ladies will get busy at once and that both tracts will be accepted and improved
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-12
For a sprained Ankle.

As usually treated. sprained ankle will disable the injured person for a month or more. bat by applying Cham berlain's Linimeni and observing the directions with each bottle faithfully, a cure may be effected in many cases in less than one weeks time. This liniment is a most remarkable prepar- ation. Try it for sprain or bruise, or when laid up with chronic CT mus cular rheumatism, and you are cer- tam to be delighted with the prompt relief which it affords For sale by Dunaway & Lowe. Druggists.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-12
5EReER's TRIP.

r. M Berger, of Fl Centro, will leave in few days for an auto trip which he intends will cover all points in California and will probably extend tS Seattle. Mir. Berger will put in all summer on the trip and if it is possible to make the trip to Seat tie he will make it. He will be ac- companied by his wife and family and will distribute Imperial Valley litera- ture on his way.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior, U. S. Land Office at Los Angeles, Cal, May IS, 1909

Notice is hereby given that Charles Tolle, of Holtville, Calif., who, on June 6, 1904, made Homestead Entry No. 1O565, Serial No. O3562, for SW. quarter, Section 15, Township 16 S., Range 16 E., s. B. Meridian, Tract No 80, Secs. 13, IA, 23, 25, T. IS S., R. 16 E., Resurvey, has filed notice of intention to make Final Proof, to establish claim to the land above de- scribed, before D. s. Elder, Clerk of the Court, Fl Centro, Cal, on the 29th day of June, 1909.
 Claimant names as witnesses: l.. M. Van Horn, of Fl Centro, Cal, and Willard F. Gillett, Herbert P. Under wood Major Jonathan N. Patten, all of Holtville, Cal.
 FRANK c. PRESCOTT, 7-6t Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-12
NEW REERleERAroR SERVICE

in order to accommodate the ship pers of perishable products from the Imperial Valley the Wells Fargo & Co.'S. Express has put on a daily re- frigerator car service between Valley points and Los Angeles commencing Saturday This will be a great con- venience to shippers of fruits, ~vege- tables, cream and butter and will doubtless be nberally patronized.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-12
GRAND JURY REPORT
Scores HoItViIle Peace Officials For Conditions Which Allowed Of
 fense Against Mexicans.

To the Judge of the Superior Court
 of the County of Imperial, State of
 California.
 The Grand Jury of Imperial County begs respectfully to submit the follow ing report:
 We find that on the 4th day of April. 1909, in the City of Holtville, in the County of Imperial, an American citizen, one Proctor, was killed by one, Jose Cabrero, a citizen of the United State of Mexico, then residing in so residing in the City of Holtville a considerable number of other Mex ican citizens, peaceable laborers and others, who were not in anywise inn plicated in the aforesaid murder.
 Al the time of the murder and fol- lowing thereafter certain American citizens whose identity is not known to the Grand Jury and has not been disclosed even by careful inquiry, hab- itues of certain questionable resorts ill the city of Holtville, attempted to arouse animosities against the Mex ican people as a class; that these un- known persons made threats against certain Mexican citizens and so en- phasized these threats as to cause the Mexicans sto fear for their personal safety, so that they fled from the vii cinity leaving in their places of abode certain of their personal effects; and that ill this absence of the owners, certain persons unknown, but pre- sumably those who had threatened the Mexicans as before related, set fire to and destroyed three of the habita- tions together with the contents of the same.
 We find that the monetary loss in- volved was small but that nevertheless grave offense has been committed against peaceful citizens of the Unit ca States of Mexico, residing in the County of Imperial, and we greatly it6itl Oul ilIdblhte JD uloCOFCi anu duly indict the persons guilty of the act
 We believe that in allowing the eX- istence of such resorts as those con nected with the crimes aforesaid and with the resulting disorder the au- tnorities responsible for the peace in the City of Holtville are reprehensi- ble, and that in the absence of such places of congregation for irresponsi- ble characters, the offenses describ- ed would not have been commiLre.. It appears that intoxicating liquor illicitly obtained in defiance of law is largely responsible for these disor- ders, and we feel that the failure to enforce the laws violated with such grave consequences, calls for the strongest reprimand of this body.
 We further recommend to the peace officers of the various townships and cities of the county, that the greatest diligence be exercised to prevent any recurrence of disorder which might result in injury to peaceful citizens of a friendly nation, who may be re- siding in the county.
 Respectfully submitted,
 A. W. SWANSON,
 Foreman.
 c. A. FREDERICK,
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-12

A. Harpold of Cotton wishes to an nounce that all the people in the Inn peTial Valley who wish can have first class pepper trees, four feet high. at 8 cents each. in 100 lots. Send postal order 36-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-12
LOT AND COTTAGE FOR SALE

A lot on Brighton ave, so by 14O, planted with alfalfa and otherwise i'm proved. and we'll built tent cottage are offered for sale at $750 Apply at Press office 4tf
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-12
No Need of Suffering from Rheuma-

No Need of Suffering from Rheuma-
 tlsm.
 It is a mistake to allow anyone to suffer from rheumatism, as the pain can always be relieved, and in most cases a cure effected by applying Chamberlain Eminent. The relief from pain which 1t affords is alone worth many times it's cost. It makes sleep and rest possible. Even in cases of long standing this liniment should be used on account of the relief which it affords. Do not be discouraged un- til you have given 1t trial For sale by Dunaway. & Lowe, Druggists.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-12
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that all cot ron seed for Imperial Valley must be consigned to the County Board oi Horticulture at Fl Centro, there to be examined, treated and he'd until they are satisfied that tho seed contains nc insect infection. This notice Is given nacr the Statt quarantine order O; April %. 1908
 w. B. WILSIE. County IfoTtiCuIturai C0uimissiop@ CT
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-12

Little Earl Anderson snuffed a coffee bean up his nose yesterday, causing A lot of trouble for himself and family Folger's Golden Gate Coffee enjoyed more when used as a beyeRge. 1O-1t
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-12

Does your plano need tuning? See or writo the imperial Valley Music House, Imperial.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-12
TOLOAN

on improved City Property or for building, Easy payments. A. P. NUF- FER. VI Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-06-12

County IForticultural Co0mlsslop4 4r
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21

tiously He was little old man, as black as soot, wrinkled and bald except for fringe of white wool cut decorously short that ran over his ears and around his head. There nothing of the stage uncle" about him; his black suit nearly fitted him; his shoes shone, and his straw hat banded with gaudy ribbon. In bis right hand he carried some thing carefully concealed by his closed fingers.
 Uncle Jake stopped few steps from the door. Two young men sat in their revolving desk chairs ten feet apart and looked at him in friendly silence. His gaze slowly shifted many times from to the other. He felt sure that he was in the of one, at least of the revered family among whose fortunes his life had begun and was to end.
 One had the pleasing but naughty Careteret air; the other had the unmistakable straight, long fam fly Both had the keen black eyes, horizontal brows, and thin smiling lips that had distinguished both the .Carteret of the Mayofwer and him of the brigantine. Old Jake had thought that he could have picked out his young master instantly from thousand Northerners; but he found himself in difficulties. The best he could do to strategy.
 HHowdy, Marse Blandford-howdy, suh?" he said. looking midway between the two young men.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21

"Howdy, Uncle Jake?" they both answered pleas antly and in unison. "Sit down. Have you brought the watch?"
 Uncle Jake chose hardbottom chair at re- spectful distance sat the edge of it, and laid his hat carefully the floor. The watch in it's buck skin he grpped tightly. He had not risked his life the battlefield to rescue that watch from his "old marster's" foes to hand it over again to the enemy without struggle.
 "Yes, suh; got it in my hand, suh. I'm gwine give 1t to you right away in jus minute. Old Msss told me to put it in young Marse Blandford's hand and tell him to wear it for the family" pride and honor. It mighty longsome trip for an old nigger man to make--ten thousand miles 1t must be back to old Virginia, sub. You've growed might fly, young marster. wouldn't have Ieconn1zed you but for yo' powerful resemblance to old marster."
 With admirable diplomacy the old man kept his eyes roaming in the space between the two men. His words might have been addressed to either. Though neither wicked perverse, he was seeking for sign.
 Blandford and John exchanged winks.
 "I reckon you done got your mas letter. went on Uncle Jake "She said she gwne to write to you bout my comin' along up this er-way."
 "Yes, yes. Uncle Jake," said John briskly. My cousin and have just been notified to expect you. We both Carterets you know"
 Although of us," said Blandford, twas born and raised in the North"
 "So if you will hand the watch" said John
 My cousin and T." said Blandford.
 "Will then see to it--" said John.
 "That comfortable quarters are found for you," said Blandford.
 With credible ingenuity, old Jake set up cackling high-pitched, protracted laugh. He beat his knee, picked up his hat and bent the brim in apparent paroxysm of humorous appreciation. The seizure afforded him mask behind which he could roll his eyes mpartially between above, and beyond his two tormentors.
 T sees what" he chuckled after while 'You
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21

Bring him in," said Brandsord, rising
 John Carteret swung around in his chair and said side We'll let you know when to bring him in'
 Then he turned to his cousin with of those broad, slow smiles that inheritance of all the Carterets, and said
 "B1and, I've always had consuming curiosity to understand the differences that naughty South erners believe to exist between you all and the people of the North. Of know that you consider yourselves made out of finer clay and look upon Adam only collateral branch of your cestry; but don't know why. never could under stand the differences between us"
 Well, John,' said Blandford, laughing, "what you don't understand about it is just the difference of course. suppose it was the feudal way in which we lived that gave us our lordly baronial airs and feeling of superiority"
 "But you not feudal now," went OF John. Since we licked you and stole your cotton and mules you've had to go to work just we 'damyan- kees.' as you call us, have always been doing And you're just proud and exclusive and upperclassy you before the war. So 1t wasn't your money that caused it."
 Maybe it the climate" said Blandford light Jake in, I'll be glad to see the old villain again."
 Wait just moment" said John eve got a little theory | want to test. You and pretty much alike in our general appearance. Old Jake hasn't you since you were fifteen. Let's have him in, and play fair and which of gets the watch. The old darky surely ought to be able to pick out his young marster' without any trouble The alleged aristocratic superiority of reb' ought to be visible to him at once He couldn't make the mistake of handing over the timepece to Yankee of course The loser buys the dinner this evening and two dozen 15h collars for Jake Is it go?"
 Blandford agreed heartily Percival moned and told to usher the "colored gentleman"
 Uncle Jake stepped inside the private office eau
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21

steads almost as grand as Carteret Hall ascending to the drowsy Southern skies. And now he was face to face with of them-and he could not distinguish him from his "young marster' whom he had come to find and bestOw upon him the emblem of his kingship-even the arm "clothed in white samite, mystic, wonderful" laid Excalibur in the right hand of Arthur. He before him two young men, easy, kind, courteous, welcoming, either of whom might have been the he sought. Trou- bed, bewildered sorely grfeved at his weakness of Judgment old Jake abandoned his loyal subterfuges. His right hand sweated against the buckskin cover of the watch. He deeply humiliated and chas- tened Seriously, now, his prominent yellow-white eyes closely scanned the two young men. At the end of his scrutiny he conscious of but diff ference between them. One wore narrow, black tie with a white pearl stckpn. The others four inland" narrow, blue one pinned with black pearl.
 den distraction. Drama knocked at the door with imperious knuckles and forced comedy to the wings and drama peeped with smiling but set face over the footghts
 Percval, the hater of mill supplies brought in a card, which he handed with the manner or one bearing cartel, to Blue Tie.
 "'Olivia De Ormond,'" read Blue Tie from the card. He looked inquiringly at his cousin.
 "Why not have her in," said Black Tie. "and bring matters to cOnclusion?"
 "Uncle Jake" said of the young men, would you mind taking that chair over there the for while? lady is coming in-on some busi- ness. We'll take up your afterwards"
 The lady whom Percival ushered in was young and petulantly decidedly, freshly, consciously, and in. tentionally pretty. She was dressed with such ex- pensive plainness that she made you consider lace and ruffes tatters and rags. But great ostrich plume that she wore would have marked her anywhere in the army of beauty as the Wearer of the merry helmet of Navarro.
 Miss De Ormond accepted the swivel chair at Blue Ties desk Then the gentlemen drew leather up.