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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17
At French Embassy.

The French Anb Issador and Nine.
Jusserand were hosts at dinner last
evening in the embassy on upper Six
teenth street Their guests were the
Italian Ambassador and Baroness Mayor
des Planches. the Russian ambassador,
Baron Rosen. the Secretary of the Navy
and Mrs. Meyer. Representative and
Mrs. Foss, the Tailitary attache Of the
British embassy and the Hon. Mrs.
James, Mr.. and Mrs. William w. Far
nan, OF New Haven, Conn; NJ. and
Nine. Bardac, Of France; Miss Board
man, Captain S8werby, naval attache OF
o. British embassy: Commander Retz-
mann, Of the German embassy; the re-
,iring naval attache OF the French en-
baSSy and Nine. de Bianpre. the new
naval attache OF the embassy, Ldeuten-
ant Commander Benoist day; the Mill
tary Attache Of the Embassy and Coun-
tess de TCbrun, and Niscount and
Niscountess de Martel.
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AND MRS. TAFT LEAVE
TOMORROW FOR NEW YORK TRIP
Crampton-Holland

Miss Mamie G. Champion. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. William CHAMPION. was
married to George West Holland, OF
Oklahoma, last evening in the home Of
her parents, on n street, the Rev. Wal
ter Mcneil, pastor OF Wesley Chapel.
ofhciating, in the presence Of a small
gathering of relatives and friends
The bride. who was unattended. wore
an embroidered robe of white hatiste
trimmed with baby Irish lace and car
ried shower bouquet OF lilies of the
valley and pink sweet peas. In her
hair she wore a wreath of lilies OF the
valley.
An informal reception followed the
ceremony The house decorations con-
sisted OF palms. ferns, tonQuils. and pink
carnations. Later in the evening Mr.
and Mrs Holland left Washington for
Denver. Col. where they will make
their home Mrs. Holland wore "A travel
ing suit Of sage green broadcIoth. with
a hat OF the same color.
Mrs Phelps Brown, Of New York. ac-
companied by her little daughter. is the
guest OF her grandparents. Senator and
Mrs. CUllom.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17
DIFFERENCE IN DEGREE.

az Just love cake" said Johnnie
feeIingly. It's awful nice"
You should not say love cake
corrected his mother. "You should
say like And say good instead OF
nice Now see If you can repeat
the sentence correctly"
az like cake repealed Johnnie.
It's very good
That's better
Il know. ma complained Johnnie,
"but il sounds just as If l was talkln
bout bread Everybody
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17

Things are framing up very nicely for
the settlement. on a permanent basis. of
au troublesome problems in the Carib-
bean region. Central America IS show
ing positive anxiety 10 be absorbed by
the United States, and nobody has
doubted Cuba s desire for that outcome
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17
Entertain Their House
Guests and Small Party
at Dinner.

The President and Mrs. Taft expect
to leave Washington tomorrow morn
ing for New York. accompanied by Miss
BOardman.
Last evening they entertained a small
con pany at dinner, having as their
guests. in addition to their house guests
MS. Charles Anderson and Mrs. Lewis
More, Mrs. Nicholas Longworth. Miss
arnie Anderson, Major Spencer Cosby,
Capt. Archibald Butt. and Arthur II
VCrys.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17

The announcement of a revolt break
ing out in Cuba comes a week later
than expected. but 10 all practical pUr-
poses IL is on time. Intervention by the
United States once more will put an
end to the pleasing fiction OF Cuban in
denendence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17
Mrs Granger's Tea.

Mrs John T. Granger was hostess at
a tea yesterday afternoon. in compli-
ment TO her daughter, Mrs Felix r.
Holt, who is leaving Washington today
for New York. from where she will sail
Saturday for Porto Rico with her hus-
band. Paymaster Felix r. Holt, q. 5.
n, who expects to be stationed there
for about two years.
Mrs Eunals Wsggaman, Miss Georgia
Knox, Miss Barbara Kaufman. and
Miss IeBOyteaux assisted Mrs Granger
to receive her guests and 70 dispense
the hOspi salities OF the afternoon. a
centerDiece Of Killarney roses and ferns
formed the table decorations, and the
house was adorned with palms and
clusters OF pink blossoms
Mrs Granger wore a. becoming gown
OF mesSaline silk made directors style.
and Mrs Hollis gown was an empire
model OF violet messaline satin trimmed
with white lace.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17
MANY TO COMPETE.

ZURICH, March T--Twenty balloons.
representing niue countries have been
entered Cor tae James Gordon Bennett
Cup race next September. There is no
American entry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17

John Hays Hammond IS advising the
engineers that they ought 10 80 into
politics. Mr.. Hammond certainly has
shown them how they can have a lot
Of fun in politics, II they just have the
price: but as candidate for office he
hasn't made a brilliant hit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17

Venezuela IS SOi"T 10 have minister
the United states and hopes in the
course OF half dozen years TO get once
more on speaking terms with other
members Of good diplomatic society.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17
To Entertain at Tea.

To Entertain at Tea.
Mrs. Wetmore, Mrs. James Wads-
worth, and Miss Kean will entertain At
tea at the Congressional Club Satur-
day from 4 TO o'clock in compliment
to the members Of the club and their
friends
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17

~ III IVUSE-
The House met at u o'clock
Mr. Payne of New York introduced his
tariff bill. and it was referred TO the
committee on Ways and Means.
A resolution authorizing the printing OF
20.O00 copies of the tariff bill was killed.
The Speaker appointed a corpznittee on
mileage
Two Democrats refused to sc1ept com
nittee appointments from the Speaker.
At 1880 the House adjourned until Z
o'clock tomorrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17
Leave for West.

Leave Tor West
Mr.. and Mrs A b Butler. who have
been spending a few days in Washing
ton at the New Willard. since their re-
turn from Europe. left this morning for
the West The went abroad early -
the winter accompanied BY their daugh-
tiers, Miss Gladys Butler and Miss
FRANCESCA Butler. Miss Gladys Butler
was married IN Geneva. Switzerland
January 6. to Chaplin Marcus of New
York Miss Franceska Butler IS still in
Europe visiting ner sister.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17
Sherman-SincIair.

Announcement is made of the mar
rage OF Mrs Nellie Sherman 70 Robert
R Sinclair, Monday evening, March Is,
IN the brides home. 40 G street south
east. the Rev A 6 Johns, pastor of
Christ Episcopal Church. officiating in
the presence of a small gathering Of
relatives and friends.
The bride, who was attended by Miss
Lillian Frazier as maid OF honor, wore
! becoming gown OF pearl gray mes
saline satin, trimmed with old lace and
mother-of-pearl ornaments. and carried
shower bouquet Of Enchantress car
natio:,s-
Walter Nothey was best man FOR Mr..
An informal reception followed the
ceremony and a seated supper was
serTed. The house was beautifully
adorned with palms. ferns. and pink
Mrs. Young. wife OF the Second Secre-
tary Of the British embassy. accom-
panied by their infant son and Mr.
Young's father, Sir George Young. were
among those sailing this morning on
the Mauretania from New York for
Liverpool.
The marriage of Miss Leona V. Riley
and James May Volt viii take place
Church the pastor. the Rev. Donald
G. Macleod. officiating
Mrs. Eldridge E Jordan. who spent
the last week in Philadelphia will re-
turn TO Washington today.
Gives Bridge Party.
Mrs William Corcoran Hill viii be
hostess at a bridge party this after
noon. in honor OF Mrs. Huidekoper. who
Is The house guest or Mrs. John r.
Mclean
Mrs. Thomas H. Carter. wife Of Sen
ator Carter Of Montana. left Washing
ton today for New York. where she
will remain until Sunday
Mrs. Norman Williams. 1227 Sixteenth
street. will be hostess at a musicale
this afternoon.
Mrs Oscar P Austin, OF Massachu-
sets avenue, entertained a party at
bridge yesterday afternoon.
Mrs CherlsS A Prouty viii be at
home Friday. March 19. from 10 8
o clock
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17

f-r. and Mrs. Hennen Jennings were
also among those entertaining at din
ner last evening.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17

The former Secretary of Commerce
and Labor and Mrs. Straus left Wash
ingt0n yesterday for New York. from
where they will sail Saturday for a
three weeks stay I'm Cuba.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17

Mr- and Mrs. William Corcoran Hill
were hosts at q large dinner party last
evening entertaining in honor Of the
Belgian Minister and Baroness Mon
cheur
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17
What Congress Did
IN THE HOUSE.
IN THE SENATE.

The Senate adjourned Tuesday to meet
again Friday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17

James II. Costello was host at a stag
dinner party last evening in his home.
1909 lTew Jersey avenue. Among his
guests were Henry Heinie Z. Sauter,
Raymond SauteT. Henry Whittlesly Z.
Taylor. J. Young, z. Kos. and Edgar
Jenkins
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17

The Assistant Secretary OF the Navy
and Mrs. Beeknan winthrop entertain
ed at dinner last evening complimentary
to the Vice President and Mrs. Sher-
man.
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Mrs. Sherman, Mrs. Knox,
and Mrs. Meyer Receive
This Afternoon.

Mrs. Sherman. wife Of the Vice Presi-
dent. and but two OF the Cabinet
hostesses, Mrs. Knox. wife Of the Sec
rotary OF State, and Mrs. Meyer. wife OF
the Secretary OF the Navy. viii re-
ceive this afternoon. Mrs Knox and
Mrs Meyer having resided IN WASH
ington for some time have not had TO
make much change in their domestic
arrangements since the new Admins
tration.
Mrs Sherman viii be at home Until
40 O'Clock, when she win have 20 leave
to meet another engagement. Assisting
her viii % Lady Clair, OF Ireland; Mrs
tairchiid, Mrs. Moore, and the Misses
Miller, or Utica y Y
Mrs. Knox VIII receive informally, and
her callers viii be mostly from tie
DIPLOMATIC Corps. whom she invited
verbally during the reception al Z. e
White House last week
Mrs. Meyer viii have with her dur
ing the afternoon. Mrs. Todd and her
daughters, Miss Meyer and Miss Alice
Meyer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17

Mrs. lobe and Miss lobe. OF Ten
nessee, are the guests Of Senator and
Mrs. Robert L. Taylor, at Stoneleigh
Court
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17

Mrs. David r Mckee has cards out
for a bridge party tomorrow afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17
Hosts at Dinner.

/ Hosts at Dinner.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Larz Anderson were
hosts at dinner last evening. having
among their guests the German Ambas-
sador and Countess Won Bernstorfr, the
/ Swedish Minister and Nine. de Lager
crantZ. the Portuguese Minister. Wis
count de Alte, Mr.. and Mrs Tiffany
Dyer. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh.
/ Colonel and Mrs. Bromwell. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Phelps Emo, Mr.. and Mrs
/ Edward Mitchell. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Watkins, Mrs. Merritt. and Miss Ethel
Anderson
Gen. and Mrs. J. Franklin Bell enter
tanned a party informally at dinner last
evening in honor of Governor Magoon.
Among the other guests were General
and Mrs. Darlington, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
son Bradley, and Major and Mrs. Foiz.
Mr. and Mrs I. T. Mann were hosts
at dinner last evening in compliment TO
the Governor of West Virginia and
Mrs. C:lasscOck-
Mr.. ard Mrs Richard Harlow enter
tanned party Of eight tables at bridge
last evening in compliment TO Mr.. and
Mrs. Huntington Jackson, their house
guests. A buffet supper was served
during tie evening.
The Misses Seymour entertained an
Informal party at luncheon today in
their home on Connecticut avenue.
Mrs Thomas II. Hutchinson. OF the
Highlands, entertained at a luncheon
of twenty-five covers today, in honor
OF Mrs. Roswell Hitchcock. OF New
York The table decorations were OF
mauve, sweet peas, and jonQuils.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17
&c Symphony Concert.


Mrs. Taft occupied the Presidential
box at the Boston Symphony Orchestra
concert at the New National Theater
yesterday afternoon. Her guests were
Mr. and Mrs Gordon Cumming. Mrs.
Audenreid, Mrs Lewis More. and Miss
Anderson.
Mrs. Sherman. wife Of the Vice Presi-
dent, had in her box the German tm-
bassador and Countess Won BernstOrff,
and the Counselor OF the German En-
basSy and Countess Wedel-
The Second Secretary OF the British
Embassy and Mrs kennard had among
their guests in their box Capt F G
Sowerby, naval attache OF the en-
Mrs. c. A. Williams and Miss Mae
Williams were among those entertain
ing box parties. having among their
guests Mrs. Lodge
Mrs. Hunt Slater and number Of
her friends occupied a box
Baron Moncheur. the Belgian mn
lister, entertained a party, as did MIS-
Calderon Carlisle and Miss Mary Car
Isle and Mrs. Lisner.
Among those entertaining parties in
the audience were Nine. Won LiTonlus,
wife of the Naval Attache Of the Ger
man embassy, who bad with her MrS.
WotherspOOn. wife of Major Wother-
spoon; the Norwegian Minister and
Nine Guide Count CgSias. Mr. and
Mrs. Richard Reid Rogers, Mrs Wilcox.
Mrs. Thomas Carter. Mrs Henry Cleve-
land Perkins, Mrs. Beekman Winthrop,
Mrs Charles J Bell Mrs George How
ard. Miss Eleanor Wayne Parker, Mrs
James r Garfield, Mrs. Tiffany Dyer.
Mrs. Clarence Moore, Mrs. Peyton Rus
sell. Mrs. Robert l. Shepard, Miss She
pard, Mrs Raymond Patterson, Miss
MacFartand, Mrs James LowndeS.
Mrs Nicholas Anderson, Mrs Richard
Butler. Mrs Francis CrowninShield,
Senator du POnt. Miss Sheridan. Mrs
y n r-fI
Mitchell. Mrs James Harlan Mrs.
Crane and Miss Crane, Mrs Talbot.
Miss Talbot, Mrs. A. c. Barney. Mrs
Mrs. EmmoES. Mrs. Eugene Van Rens-
selaer. the Misses Stickney, W Bowie
Clarke. Mrs. Edward Lauterbach. Mrs.
Roswell Hitchcock, Mrs. Charles Par
ker Stone, and Mrs. Letterman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17

Mrs F. X Go!dsborough and tse
Misses GoldsboroUgh viii entertain q
small company OF young people iDfor-
mally at tea at . O'Clock this afternoon.
IN compliment to their house guest. Miss
Elliot, of Buford, s c. and Miss Card
ner Williams.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17

Mr. and Mrs. Simon Wolf have re-
turned from Porto Rico, where hey
spent some time They will leave Wash
ington Saturday for the South, visit
ing in Savannah and Atlanta
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17

Nine CheFmont, wife Of the second
secretary oftthe Brazilian embassy, en-
tertained a small party informally AT
luncheon yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17

Mrs. Young. wife of the Second Secre-
tary Of the British embassy. accom-
panied by their infant son and Mr.
YOung's father. Sir George Young. were
among those sailing this morning on
the Mauretania from New York for
Liverpool.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17

Mr.. and Mrs L T. Mann were hosts
at dinner last evening in compliment to
the Governor of West Virginia and
Mrs. ClasscOck.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17

The marriage Of Miss Leona V Riley
and James May VOLT viii take place
this evening in the First Presbyterian
Church. the pastor. the Rev. Donald
G. Macleod. officiating
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17

Mrs. Eldridge E Jordan. who spent
the last week in Philadelphia. will re-
turn 10 Washington today
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17

The Misses Seymour entertained an
Informal party at luncheon today in
their home on Connecticut avenue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-17

Mrs. Thomas H. Carter. wife Of Sen
ator Carter Of Montana. left Washing
ton today for New York, where she
will remain until Sunday.
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Gives Bridge Party.

Gives br1uge Party.
Mrs William Corcoran Hill viii be
hostess at a bridge party this after
noon. in honor OF Mrs. HuidekOper, who
* The house guest or Mrs. John r.
Mel. can
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-08
ONIONS ARE MOVING.

Onions have been coming in to Fl Centro freely this week, and about six carloads are now stored at the packing sheds, to be sent on to the market as general conditions justify. The onions are of fine quality, large and firm. A handsome Autograph label has been adopted by the Semi -Tropic Produce Company for this product. They are labeled "Salton Sea Brand Bermuda Onions, Grown Below Sea Level in the Painless Salton Basin '' This wording is arranged on a pie ture of the Salton Sea, with a back ground of the San Jacinto Mountains, while in the foreground are shown palms and desert growths.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-08
VITAL RECORD

Born-April 30, to MT, ,aRd Mrs. Carl Hamilton, at Calexicoja a daughter.
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 Born--April 21, to MT. and Mrs. Wat son Wooley Culver, Calexico, son Born-April 30, to MT. and Mrs. Ce- ell Victor Hamilton, Calexico, a daugh- ter.
 Born-April II, to MT. and Mrs. Thomas Cole Filson, El Centro, a daughter.
 Born-April 27, to MT. and Mrs. Roy Saunders, one mile east of the Ten Foot Drop, daughter.
 X < *
 Died-April 24, Benjamin Castro, aged "A years, at Meloland.
 Died-May l, Samuel Sours, aged 64 years, at El Centro Hospital, of obstruction of the bowels. MT. Sours was resident of Calexico.
 Y Y t
 Died--May l, at Imperial, Grant Pool, aged 45 years. Mir. Pool came to Imperial a few months ago from Mammoth, Arizona, hoping to secure relief from heart disease. He fell dead Saturday morning while engaged in conversation with friend.
 Y \ \
 Died-April 2S, at Yuma, Forest w. Murphy. The body was sent to Quin- cy, Illinois, for interment. MT. Mur- pdhy was well known to numerous Im perial valley people, particularly among those who are interested in base ball. lie was rromipent in the promotion of this sport.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-08
IMAM MOTH BAMBOO.

William Kelly, the nurseryman, on Wednesday received from Yokohama, Japan, shipment of the mammoth bamboo which has received much at tention because of it's phenominal growth. For this variety it is alleged a record was made in last seasons s growth of eighty feet in sixty days. This must be true, or how could it be printed? MT. Kelly's shipment con- sisted of seventy-f five rooted sections, for which the Japanese nursery price was seventy five cents, but the i'm port duty amounted to $7.50. Several of these roots will be planted on Fl Centro town lots, where the people will have an opportunity to watch the plants grow by the inch.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-08
WATER COMPANY FILES SUITS

Imperial Water Co. No. has filed suits fin the Imperial County Superior Court for the recovery of money al- legged to be due on the sale of water stocks to the following named per- sons, and affecting the properties men, toned therewith: Imperial Water Co. No. vs. Victor Brooks, s. half of SEE. quarter of Sec. 30-16-14; Imperial Water Company No. 1 to Nels Croft holdt, SB. quarter of NE. quarter and N half of SEE. quarter of 8-17-15;
 imperial Water Go. No. 1 vs. H.. E. Allatt, N. half of sE. quarter, and N. half of NE quarter of S5-14-14;
 Imperial Water Co. No. 1 vs. Ar ahur J. Johnson, w. half pf SW. quarter of Sec. 17-15-13; Imperial Water Company No. 1, vs. l. J. Key holds, SEE. quarter of Sec. 13-16-13.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-08
MANY CHICKENS BURNED.

The poultry sheds of P. T. Cunning ham, at the southwestern corner of the townsite, were destroyed by fire about noon on Friday of last week, presumably by being set afire. At the time the smoke from burning strawpiles was discovered by the man in charge of the place, he also saw a man breaking through the wire net fencing, and the man ran down south ward along the Date Canal and hid in the willows. The keepers time was taken up in trying to save some of the chickens, so that he could not watch the man who ran away About 250 high grade chickens were destroy ed, and Mir. Cunningham had many hens about ready to come off the nests with hatches.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-08
BACCAlAuREATE SERVICES
Gathering at Holt Opera House To- morrow Night in Honor of El centro's Eighth Grade
 Graduates

The Baccalaureate services for thu eighth grade of the El Centro Gram- mar Schools will be held tomorrow night in the Holt Opera House. A large class will graduate this year from the grammar school to the high school grades The programme for the evening will include:
 Hymn, Come, Thou Almighty King" invocation, Rev. +. B. Frazer; solo, Mrs. N. Black; scripture les son, Rev. D. K Burnham; selection by the Male Quartette, Messrs. Norton, Bell, Clarke and Waite; class chorus Baccalaureate address, Harold Bell Wright; selection by the Ladies Quartette, Misses Carr, Davis, Whites carver and Williams; hymn, Amer ica," by the audiences; benediction, Rev. J. F. Tout.
 The churches of El Centro will hold no evening service, in order that all may join in this service for the schools.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-08
TWELVE INITIATES.

Twelve new members were initiated in the El Centro Lodge of the Fra ternal Brotherhood, Tuesday night, as the result of special work done here by District Deputies MT. and Mrs. Rogers. Two members were received by card, and applications for mem- bership were presented. The degree work was done by members of teams from lodges at Santa Ana, Redondo and San Diego MT. and Mrs. Rogers will work with the Calexico Fraternal Brotherhood lodge during the ensuing week,
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-08
YUMA OFFICIALS HERE.

The Rivers trial, which has been in progress in El Centro this week.. rather depleted the official circles of Yuma Among those who have been called to El Centro were George Michaelson, Yuma County Treasurer; Gus Livingston, Sheriff J. l.. Polre- mus, County Recorder; w. F. Tim mons, District Attorney; Dr. Clymer physician for the Reclamation Project, and others.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-08
PERSONALS

Frank Peacock, of the El Centro Creamery has gone 10 San Bernar- dino,
 < X E. w. Bishop, a stocknlan of Fresno. spent several days in El Centro this week
 * * * D. II. Chaplin returned on Tuesday from a soioun of several days in Los Angeles
 * * * Samuel Gordon Ingle, San Diego business man who has extensive prop erty, interests in Imperial Valley has bee6 a visitor at El Cenho the past we9k, He had just returned from a visit to Tehuantepec, Mexico, where Ne has mining interests.
 x x *
 Walter Fertig, member of the sur yeying corps of the County Highway Commission engaged in running lines far the proposed Imperial Valley-san Diego highway, came to El Centre "A two-days' stay this week IIs rehorts good progress being naae.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-08
CACTl DO WELL.

County Treasurer Paul Romans S thornless cactus garden is making a good showing this spring. He eX- poets to have sufficient cutting from the new growth this season to plant six acres of land next fall The cac- tus, which is grown on a lot near the corner of Seventh and Main streets, attracts many visitors.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-08
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

License to wed has been issued by County Clerk D. s. Elder to John W. Jennings, native of Illinois, aged 35, and Inez A. Miller, native of Wash- ington: aged 19, both residents of Brawley,
 To Joseph Chester Allison, native of California, aged "A, and Gladys B. Mitchell, native of California, aged 19, botb of CaleXico,
 Eight marriage licenses were issued by County Oiefk Elder during the month of April.