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Imperial Valley press., 1909-12-18
CANAL COMPANY IN
 HANDS OF RECEIVER
Appointment of Col, HoIabird Means End of Litigation and
 Improvement of System

Col H. c. Holabird, of Los Angeles, has been appointed receiver for the California Development Company and has taken full charge of the system. The appointment was the outcome of foreclosure proceedings brought by the Southern Pacific to wind up the affairs of the irrigation company and take full legal possession of busi- ness that it has been financing ever since the break of the river bank rupted the c. D. Co.
 The holdings of the California De- velopment Company embrace large appropriated water rights, the head works and that portion of the main canal that lies in the United States, in addition to large Mexican interests. In order to foreclose upon that portion of the company's property that lies in Mexico it will be necessary to bring proceedings in Lower California.
 By the appointment of a receiver the Southern Pacific will be put on the same footing with the other cred itors. It will lead to the disentang- ling of the various legal complica- tions which have beset the company in the courts and will ultimately make it possible for the people of the val ley to acquire control of the sys- tenn after it has been put in good con- dition and is in shape to be handled by them or their representatives in a satisfactory, businesslike way.
 Col. Holabird, who has now become general manager of the c. D. Co., is one of the ablest and best known bus mess men on the coast. He has been associated with some of the leading captains of finance in the United States and has been identified with huge business deals involving large sums of money. For several years he acted as E. H. Harriman's person. al representative in the purchase of big estates in Northern California and in Oregon and in handling other mat ters of importance. Col. Holabird has the experience, the ability, the force and the financial backing to enable him to successfully handle the great irrigation system of Imperial Valley.
 Something more than a year ago MT. Hartman requested Col. Hola- bird to take charge of the irrigation system as general manager, but the affairs of the c. D. Go. were then so complicated by litigation that Col Holabird deemed it advisable to wait until the situation should be cleared up before assuming responsibility. As receiver he will be able to go ahead with the work necessary to put the system into good condition and will not be obliged to depend for funds upon his ability to borrow money from the railroad on security already mortgaged to it's full value, The re- ceivers' expenses will act as a first lien upon the property, and he can go ahead and make these needed i'm provements and repairs without loss of time or further deterioration.
 Col, Holabird, while realizing the magnitude of his task, enters upon
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Imperial Valley press., 1909-12-18

ducts and a general feed supply busi- ness The company is booking or ders from outside points, and it is expected that within a short time the El Centro products will be found in various coast markets. All indica- tions point to the development of the enterprise into large proportions
Imperial Valley press., 1909-12-18
LECTURE ON MASONRY

There will be lecture on Free Ma on St. John the Evangelist's day, De cember 27th, at 7:30 D. m. by c. H. Hawkins, P. D. D. G. M. the Cow Boy Orator of the Indian Territory. Under auspices of Imperial Lodge No. 390, r. & A. M. Everybody invited.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-12-18
GRAND JURY CONFINES

The Imperial County Grand Jury on Wednesday of this week. on tho call of Judge Franklin J, Cole The jury remained in session only one af- temoon and then adjourned to meet next week.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-12-18
HoLTVILLE SCHOOL ELECTION

Holtville school district will vote on December 27 on a proposition to issue 5000 bonds for the purpose of sup plying school buildings with furniture and ejuipment.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-03-19
Spelling Contest

County Supt. of Schools, S. w.
Gilpin has ordered spelling con-
test to be held in each school of
St. Louis county on March 22nd.
The winners of the 4th, 5th, 9th,
9TH and 9th grade of each school
will hold an nter-school contest of
the district at 2 p. M, March 10th.
The teachers in each district will
decide for themselves in which
school house the inter school con-
test shall be had. The winners of
the inter school contest at 1880 p.
M, April End. The winners of the
district contest will hold a
county contest to decide who is
the best speller in St. Louis county.
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ed of alcohol, fish oil and ammonia
The only instructions given to pa
tients are to use no Intoxicating
liquors, eat nothing sour, and not
to wash in cold water.
He further stated that he was nc
doctor, but a blacksmith; that he
had not gained his knowledge from
any doctor or printed medical libra
ry; that his diagnosis is based upon
his feeling of the nerves from the
afflicted parts of the body where
they pass through the spinal cord
at the back of the neck; that his
ability to diagnose cases by merely
feeling the back of the neck of the
patients was born in him and
was not possessed by any
other person to his knowledge; that
he was taught to distinguish and
cure the several diseases by another
blacksmith in Austria who treated
him when he was youth.
Till refused to divulge the pro-
portions of the several ingredients
used, but declared that his system
of medical science is contained in a
book written for him by hand by
his vulcan preceptor. He express
ly and emphatically denied the Use
of croton oil, but named it under
its pharmaceutical name as one of
his ingredients. He exhibited two
beans, claiming one of them to be a
croton bean and the other to be a
tiglium bean and maintained that
they were not the same.
He denied any recollection of
having treated the plaintiff in the
case, but admitted that all sufferers
from 1ocomoter ataxia, from which
plaintiff was suffering, were treated
by him in the same way by the az
plication of his tiglium plaster or
liniment to the back of the patient
from the shoulders down.
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How to Treat a Man
{ ADVICE BY A HORSE

When a man drops from exhaus-
ton or illness promptly sieze an end
board or a cart stake and pound
him on the head and ribs. If this
1oes not fully recuperate him, kick
.,iolently in the stomach. This
treatment will restore him if per-
5istently adhered to.
If man finds his load too heavy,
md feels that it will seriously strain
Tim to proceed, kick off a fence
board and knock him down, and
hammer him thoroughly. This
will give him renewed energy and
he will make no fuss, but do not
on any account reduce the load.
If man refuses to drink when
you give him water, do not give
him water for two days. This will
teach him" to be thirsty at any
time you find it convenient to at
tend to him.
1t is a good plan to ply the whip
frequent on man who is at work,
no matter if he is doing his best
hit him now and then OH general
principles, and to prevent hin
from taking any comfort. If hi:
|fdad is not heavy, oblige him to 81
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DR.. Till a Blacksmith

Many from here who have visited
DIR. Till at Turtle Lake, Wis, will
probably be interested to hear that
the DR.. is no doctor at all but a
blacksmith.
Recently an action was brought
against him for NAL practice and at
his examination he stated under
oath that his plasters were. compos-
ed of ta1low and o1eum tiglium, the
latter being the pharmaceutical
name for croton oil. When de-
sired in the liquid form for an oint-
ment or liniment, olive oil or lin.
seed oil is substituted for the tai.
low. Another ointment is conipos.
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Caucuses

Next Tuesday and Wednesday
the caucuses will be held; the
ward caucuses on Tuesday and the
general caucus on Wednesday.
Names so far up are:
Mayor:-Louis Eisenach.
Treasurer-John E. Cosgrove.
Assessor Hodge, H. A.
Stein and Jos. Rothman.
Municipal Judge-Jas. w. Os-
borne, Thos. Jury and Chas. A.
Rothoff.
Aldermen, First Ward-J. A.
Graves, Jas. H. White and Jack
Seraphine.
Second Ward-F. B. James and
John Koval, Jr.
Third Ward--Dr. G. Ayres and
John Butala.
Other candidates will proably
show up before the primaries.
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Something Unique

The young men of the M. E.
church are arranging to serve a
Dutch supper Tuesday evening,
March Esd, in the basement of the
church. A splendid menu is being
arranged for the most fastedious
epicure, and the distinguishing
characteristics of the name will be
decidedly in evidence during the
evening. Look up your German
or bring an interpreter. Dutch
candy will be on sale. Come and
enjoy a good supper. Adults 25c,
Children, (under 12) 15c. N
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o much faster to make up for it.

so much faster to make up for it..
Tie your mans head back in an
unnatural position, with his eyes
toward the sun. This will give him
a fine appearance" and prevent
stumbling" In winter remove his
clothing to prevent his taking
cold. !" He will also dry so much
quicker when you overwork him.
Men thus treated are much health
Ter" than when allowed winter
clothing. r. J. Gilbert in Mime
apo1is Tribune.
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
or THE -
CITY COUNCIL,
CITY OF ELY.
ELY, MINI, March 10th, 1909.

ELY, MINI, March 10th, 1909
The regular meeting Of the Cit,
council was called to order at o'clock
p. m. by Mayor Murphy.
Roll-call: Present, Aldermen G raves,
White, Knutson, Porthan Butala and
Eisenach. A ABSENT none.
Moved by Alderman Eisenach sup
ported by a alderman Graves that the
minutes of The previous meeting
be approved as published. Carried
Yeas, six; Nays, none.
Application from Frenk Zgonc for
license TO sell Intoxicating liquors for
one year at retail in the lower front
room of the building situated on lot Z
block 6, original plat of Ely, was read.
Liquor license bond of Johnson q
Rain and of A. Crossman, were read.
Moved by Alderman Knutsor, sup
ed by Alderman White, that the
applicaii ion of Freuk ZgOrc be accept
ed and license granted on the proper
bond being filed and that the bonds
AZ read be approved. Carried Yeas,
six; Nays, none.
Clerk reported filing of an assign
ment from Ihos. Wiike Of all wages
TO the Ely Mercantile Co.
Moved by Alderman Knutson sup
ported by Alderman Graves that the
same be referred back for correction.
Carried. Yeas. six: nays, none,
Report from clerk of court showing
fiucs and fees collected in Municipal
Court and deposited with tile city
treasurer during the month OF Janu-
AIRY 10 have been S30.25 was read.
Moved by Alderman Graves, sup
ported by Alderman Porthan that the
same he accepted aud placed on file.
Carried. Yeas, s1x; Nays, none.
Report from superintendent Of light
and water plant showing earnings ana
expenses for the month Of February
was read.
Expenses and charge for deprecia-
ton shown to have been Sl770.65.
Earnings shown to have been $780,
81. Net gain, $226.92.
Moved by Alderman White, sup
ported by Alderman Eisenah that the
reports he accepted aud placed on lille.
Carried. Yeas, six; nays, none.
Alderman Knutson, Chairman OF
the light and water committee, re-
ported that in the matter Of the petit
ton from school board for cheaper
rates for water furnished them, the
COMMITTEES had referred the matter to
the city attorney for an opinion ana
that written opinion had been given
and would be submitted as the COM
mittee'S report.
The written opinion referred to from
Attorney A. j. Thomas was read
The Committee asked for more time
to make final report which was grant
ed.
Mayor Murphy appointed George
Brozich, Henry Chinn and l.. Il.
Brockway as a committee to audit the
books Of the city.
Mayor Murphy appointed j. z. Sera
pline and John Preshiren as police
officers of the city and asked the coun'
Gil To confirm the same.
Moved by Alderman Graves, sup
norted by Alderman Eisenach that the
amendments be confirmed and ap-
proved. Carried. Yeas six; nays none.
Clerk reported that the liability In
surance on the electric light and water
plant would expire April lst 1909.
Moved by Alderman Eisenach, sup
ported by Alderman Porthan that the
same be renewed for another year
Carried. Yeas, six: nays. none.
Moved by Alderman White, sup
ported by Alderman Knutson that the
council adjourn. Carried, Yeas, six
nays, none.
L. J. WHITE.
City Clerk.
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Notice is hereby given that there is called
primary meetings for the nomination of two
Aldermen and one Constable for the several
wards, to be held Tuesday evening, March
%, 1909, at o'clock o. m. For the First
Ward in the lower room of the City Hall, for
the Second Ward in the Finn Hall on Camp
street, and for the Third Ward in the Kotch-
Ievar building on Sheridan street.
Further Notice is Hereby Given, That
primary meeting for nomination of Mayor,
Treasurer Assessor, Municipal Judge and
Especial Municipal Judge will be held on
"Wednesday evening, March Oath, 1909, in
the lower room of the City Hall.
BY order,
GRANT McMAHAN 1st Ward.
NICK TREBILCOCK, End Ward.
GEO. HOLMES. 3rd Ward.
Committee
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-03-19

A "Woman's Exchange" has
been organized and will open in
the Kinney building next Thurs.
day. The ladies intend to supply
home cooking and baking on the
percentage plan and in addition
will carry a line of novelties, such
as ladies' neckwear, hose, etc
The opening will be on Thursday
and all are invited to call.
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Buried Sunday

Laurenz Tomisic, one of the old
est residents of Ely, was buried
Sunday from the Catholic church
he having died Friday of compli-
cation of diseases. He was well
known and highly respected. He
leaves two sons in this city.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-03-19
Permanent Show Each Night.
Saturday and Sunday
Matinee
Admission, lOc.
ssss sseeessseseessssssssss

LOST Grey fur neck piece, be-
tween Knutson's residence and the
Club, last Friday night. Finder
pleaseleave at Eisenach residence.
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o.ruo Don't forget Stein's barber
DAlHO shop for first-class shave,
haircut and bath. Best of toilet
articles used. Ready to wait on
you when you come IN. 'Cleanl1-
ness is our motto.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-03-19

The Ski races Sunday developed
some speed. The course run was
a six-mile one. Otto Sarri came in
first, Henry Neimi second and
liver Watkana third. Clarence
Chinn took the boys race.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-03-19

The St. Patrick's ball given by
the degree team of the Modern
Woodmen Wednesday evening was
an event long to be remember as
to enjoyment. The hall had been
most artistically decorated and the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-03-19

Turf never presented such a fine
appearance. The crowd had hard
work to squirm about and dancing
was somewhat of hardship owing
to the crowded condition. La
Brosse of Duluth furnished the
music and at midnight Mrs. Han
son served a lunch.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-03-19

Miller has the agency for the
American Lady" and American
Gentleman" Shoes. The best
shoe for the price in the country,
and will be glad to show you the
spring styles.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-03-19

Misses Theresa and Charlotte
Gianotti, Dora Tonkin and Annie
Mitchell who are attending the
Duluth Normal are home for a
vacation.
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81 sometimes Think remarked
the regular patron, chat the snare
drummer should be the best must
clan in the theater orchestra"
''He usually is" said the drum
mer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-03-19

We have just opened up Our adj
vance shipment of the Palmer"
Coats and Skirts for Ladies and
Children and invite you to see the
spring styles. r. S. Miller.
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Notice for Publication
United States Land office Duluth Mi

Feb. Sth. 1909
Notice is hereby given that Ellen Cook.
of st. Paul MINI esota, who on Aug. 9th. 1907
made Timber and Stone Application, No.
1881 Serial No: O29l for the lot aud MIA
of SEA section IL and lot Section "a. 'Tp.
"a N. range IL w 4th principal meridian. has
filed notice of intention TO make Final lronf.
to establish claim to the land above describ-
ed, before the Register Receiver al pu-
luth Minnesota, on the Bird day of May
1908.
Claimant names as witnesses: A w Gut
ridge and Eleanor Hanson OF st. Paul, Mimi.
Carl j, Fredrickson and John X johnson OF
Hagan. Mimi.
]. C. HERMAN ENGEL,
Register.
w. H. sMALLwooD. Attorney.
2-g6 t-2S
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-03-19

Glen Hoop1e left Tuesday for
Arizona where he will be employed
by the Globe Consolidated.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-03-19

The Finch Modin Amusement
company will put in moving
picture show at the Opera House,
the firm having leased the building
for some time.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-03-19

F. c. Miller, formerly of Ely
but now of Iron River, Mich, is in
the city on business.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-03-19

Miss Sylvia Thorp, of Tower,
has accepted the position of book
keeper at Miller's store.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-03-19

Thomas +. Cole and J. B. Cotton
have resigned from the Oliver Iron
Mining company.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-03-19

Mrs. A. Swena of Quenemo,
Kas., is in the city on a visit to
her sister, Mrs. Jas. Sheridan.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-03-19

The work on the new steel shaft
house at Pioneer "A" Shaft has
begun.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-03-19

p. Western was up from Two
Harbors and attended the Wood
man dance.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-03-19

DR.. and Mrs. Will Goldsworthy
were up from Knife River over
Sunday.
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NOMENCLATURE.

"Dad?"
eyes, Tommy
"Why don't they call it the
Twenty-ffth Of December, same as
they do the Fourth Of July?"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-03-19

rvrc DR.. Larson, the eye spec
LILO ialist will make his mex
visit to Ely, Tuesday, March 23rd.
All those who are in need of glass
es, or having any trouble with their
eyes are cordially invited to call.
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FoUND-A gold bar pin. Apply
at this office.
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ENTR'

'sI'm just going out to see man,
my love-"
"Scetch or Irish, Jim, dear?"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-03-19

c.. L. Fitzwilliams this week re-
ceived 3O-horse power Oldsno-
bile.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Mantel and
Mrs. E. Smrekar left Monday for
Turtle Lake, Wis, to consult DR..
Till.
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LOCAL HAPPENINGS,

Jos. Cass was up from Tower
Monday.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-26
EIGHT SCHOOLS
WILL COMPETE
ENTRIES FOR OCCIDENTAL
MEET NUMEROUS
GLENDALE MAY REPEAT VICTORY
OF LAST YEAR
Bonita Is Also Considered a Strong
Factor In Saturdays Track
and Field Event
Contests

The second annual meet OF the Sub
urban Athletic league, which is COM
posed of the smaller high schools or
Los Angeles county, is to be held on the
Occidental oval tomorrow afternoon,
starting promptly at 1 o'clock.
One hundred and sixty-four individ-
ual entries have been received from
eight high schools, including Bonita
high school, Burbank high school, Cit
rus Union high school. Compton high
school, Ell Monte high school, Glen
dale high school, Monrovia high school
and San Pedro high school, and a close
meet is expected, with the winner very
much in doubt.
The Glendale high school team, last
years winner of the big meet, seems
to be very near as good as last year, IT'S
biggest loss being Goodsell, who took
three firsts for them. Bonita, which
came in second, should be. we'll toward
the top in points when the relay mas
been finished. Although the Monrovia
team did not cut much OF hgure last
year. the lads from the lemon town
have been doing exceedingly well IN all
of their dual meets this year, and nave
a. victory over Polytechnic second team
to their credit. The remainder OF the
schools are dark horses.
owing to the large number of entries
in the sprints, there will be three heats
In each of these events up to the 44O.
The 50-yard dash will be an event not
ordinarily included on the program OF
a track and field meet, and is to take
the place of one of the long distance
runs.
A banner has been offered to the
team scoring the largest number OF
points, and a cup has also been ofrered
to the winning relay team. Gold med
ais are to be given to all first place
men, while silver and bronze meoals
,,,iII he awarded to contestants finish
inc second and third respectively.
Coach Gorton of Occidental will act
as starter.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-26

lures were begrimmed with the trade
mark dirt of the machine shop work
man, he having taken off his coat ana
assumed complete charge of the work
of putting the car into the very pest
possible condition.
at will be up to the driver when the
car starts" continued Benson. Il nave
had her taken down to the last bolt,
and had every part on the bench since
7 began tuning her up. We have not
used any new parts, because we did
not find 1t necessary, except to install
new pistonS. The car, you know, mas
had some hard pounding along this
coast since Soules brought her here
some months ago, including a serious
wreck. For this reason we thought IT
better to put in new pistons, as mat
ter of precaution. These are standard
stock pistons, however, and will be
able, as Will every other part of the
machine, to undergo the strictest in
spection on the part of the judges when
they examine her for stock Sunday.
IT don't care how fast they make the
Locomobile, when they roll the cars up
to the tape for the getaway our car
will be absolutely right, and we can
have no excuses, any more than can
the athlete who is trained to the min
ute. If Latham gives her the drive
that l know he will there will be moth
ing to 1.-THE Stearns will beat the Lo-
comobile, and beat her decisively. This
talk about her being able to go $50
miles makes me laugh. I'll stake my
life that she will be able to go 1000
miles just as easily as she will the first
ten, and you take it from me that If
any one is betting any money that the
Stearns can't go the distance at the
pace, they had better protect their
money with a hedge bet, because that is
the least thing we fear"
What Orr Thinks
Expert Orr is an older man than Ben
son, and a bit more laconic, but not the
least bit less enthusiastic nor positive
than Benson regarding the Fitness" Of
the Locomobile.
st haven't a great deal Of money to
lose" declared Orr, with a Spartan
like grin on his face, but all the change
that 1 can get hold of is going on the
Locomobile 1 consider the Locomo-
bile in the best shape it has ever been
in for a hard race. In soundness she
is as good as she was the day she left
the factory, but she has been working
out since then, and her peculiaritieS
discovered, and these peculiarities,
which were never more than minor
ones, have been corrected. So that our
car Is faster, stronger and better tuned
IMAM Sne was tle udy SHe Woii IHo
twenty-four hour race in this city
year ago.
I'VE have already been able to get a
62-mile clip out of the car on the rough
going at Ascot, before any effort had
been made to smooth it out, and If
called upon should be able to do o.
mile clip.
You can say for me, therefore, that
I believe our car will be able to go out
and set a 60-mile clip and keep it up
the entire distance, and if we do that
I have no doubt we will win the race.
If pushed, we can do better"