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Imperial Valley press., 1909-10-23
DEAD-CAT POLITICIANS

The passage of City Attorney Coning tght-lid to the liquor ordinance of Fl Ceno by members of the board of trustees silly trick It the of thing to be pected of peevh small boys trying with the school marm for deserved spanking. Conkng would have the pad ding and he good and plenty and has been running about making faces at E Centro since His present attitude that of gutter urchn nnto the front yard and dances about yelling "Yah yah you like
 The Conkng Pearson Backnton dead will thrown in to the garbage and the eerng uhn will be chased off the premises.
 Ordinance relating to the liquor in Fl Centre passed by the Board of Trustees after the city corporated and entirely satisfactory the majority of citizens It reasonable law designed keep the and the blind pig the city, and only proper required to make effective The spirit of the law violated and its letter vadd through the suberfuge on organized conducted by the city attorney and the city trustees and the people demanded that the evasion that the city's officers enforce the ordinance.
 In retaliation for public calngdown City Attorney Con ling prepared and presented to the Board of Trustees initiative, rigid prohibtory ordinance weeks meet Trustees Blacknon pass spite dnance in the board falsely tending that the people demanded such ordinance They that the public opinion of Fl Ceno expressed the demand the Chamber of Commerce that the existing forced and that theConkg Pearson and Backntonbe fed to abae the nuisance of their bar Eagles Hall
 Trustee Pearson himself voted member of the Chamber Commerce enforcement law As chairman of the Board of Trustees he his treated the Chamber of Commerce and the people of the city with contempt and made feeble preense believing the people prohibitory law.
 The only citizens that opposed the taken the Chamber of Commerce meeting w. Conkng and shamefaced adheent It made per fectly plain that meeting that change the law ed but Conng made the threat that he and his partners the Backton Building bar would get by making it impossible for any citizen have beer liquor his house.
 we have the spectacle of three illicit whisey sellers posing auXiares of the w. C. T. U and trying impose E Gen. ro the of liquor law that only fanatic would approve The Conng amendment passed by majority of the Board of Trustees and it force effect the law and body need treat it with the least respect
 Either Conng does not know that his attempt to punish the citizens of Fl Cenro for interfering with his blind pig futile Ee does know the egaity of the alleged dnance and deevng the trustees with false advice In either case the legal adviser of the city consu Ousy apparent
 It plainly the public duty of the Board of Trustees dae the fake and to elect city attorney lawyer having of civic responsibility.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-10-23
HELPING THE LITTLE ONES

John Waldo Ellis, superintendent of tle Children's Home Society of Cali
 fornia, has been in the valley this week looking after the welfare of children that have been placed in homes in this county. During the past year the society placed more than 200 children in homes. The society which is supported wholly by volun- tary contributions, takes homeless children, cares for them temporarily, places them in good families and se- cures their adoption. It is doing good work and deserves liberal support.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-10-23
womEns TEN THOUSAND CLUB

The first meeting for the fall of the Fl Centro Womens Ten Thousand Club was held on Thursday evening of last week at the County Recorders office, in the Court. House. A dozen of the active workers of last year were present, and tentative plans for the ensuing winter were discussed. On account of i'll health, Mrs. w. C.. Whitescarver rendered her resigna- ton as president This was accepted with regret and Mrs. A. w. Swanson was elected to fill the vacancy until the annual election, which takes place in April.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-10-23

COMMITTEE.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-10-23
COUNTY CHAMBER TO MEET

The executive committee of the county chamber of commerce will hold meeting in the near future, out line a plan of campaign, estimate the cost, and otherwise prepare for the winter. Following such meeting each member will report to his local cham Der. learn whether or not the neces- sary amount will be subscribed and then report back to the county ex- eeutiye committee.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-10-23
MOVED THEIR OFFICE

The American Nile Cotton company has moved their office from their for mer location on Main street to the office just lately vacated by R. D. Jauman and the El Centro Land Co. This makes the cotton company a splendid office
Imperial Valley press., 1909-10-23
OREGON HOTEL REoPENs.

Next Monday the dining room of Hotel Oregon. the largest hotel in Southeastern California, will be re- opened in first class style by an ex- perienced caterer. This will put all parts of the big hotel in operation and Fl Centro will again become the center for valley travellers.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-10-23
SPECIAL CHURCH NOTICE

Next Sunday at the Opera House, friends of the State Street Christian Church are requested to be present to perfect arrangements for the spe- cial meetings to begin October Sl. Don't neglect this. It is very impor- tant
 D>nHnHTnnUU,
Imperial Valley press., 1909-10-23
METHODIST REVIVAL

A revival meeting will begin at the Methodist Church next Sunday Evan gelist Armstrong. of Roswell, New Mexico will assist the pastor. Broth CT Armstrong will preach next Sun day both morning and evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-10-23

Sale of twenty acres for s4O,OOO sets new standard for price of orange groves at Coyina
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-17
Big Mercantile Establishment
To Be Organized in Friday Harbor

A movement is now on foot looking
to the organization and Incorporation
of big mercantile establishment here
to be known as the Friday Harbor
Mercantile Company. Articles of
incorporation have already been drawn
and nearly half of the capital stock
has been subscribed. so that the new
enterprise is practically assured.
Options have Teen taken on the Jen-
sen property and also the King
property, in the rear of the Jensen
store. and arrangements made to
merge the three stores now being
conducted by P. A. Jensen. 6. b.
briggs and Charles n. Baker. The
capital stock of the new concern
will be S25. 600. 90. divided into 200
shares of par value of 500. 90 each.
All stock will be non assessable and
every stockholder will be allowed to
vote at the annual meetings of the
corporation. not according to the
amount of stock he holds, but vote
cast by the holder of one share to
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-17

count for az much as one cast Ey the
holder of twenty or more shares. The
option on the Jensen property also
lovers his lease from the county on
the water front property at the foot
of Spring street. which. if the new
is organized. will be improv-
ed. 1t is proposed to convert the
lower floor of the Jensen building in
to one large store room by taking out
the partition between the Jensen,
briggs and Baker storerooms. also to
finish the second floor of the building
and put in elevator and inside stair
cases. The new company will carry
a complete and up to-date line OF
general merchandise and farm imple-
ments. The management will be
vested in board of trustees, five in
numb ber. who will be empowered to
employ q business manager. Ihe
promoters already have gentleman
in view for this position who is thor
oughly familiar with the work and
who can be relied upon to please the
most exactiDR customer.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-17
Council CanvaSSeS
Election Returns

A regular meeting of the town
council WAS held Tuesday evening III
the council room in the bank build :
ing, all councilmen present except
McKinnis. Owing to the absence or
Mayor Gould. who was in Seattle,
Councilman N. E. Churchill acted
as mayor pro tenn.
After the reading of the minutes OF
previous meeting, the following bills
were audited and warrants ordered
drawn in payment:
A. j. Wright Paint Co., light
bulbs .oo
Albert Jensen, building lad
ders l4.1o
Leun Little. clerk of election 3 90
Van E. Sargent, clerk OF elec-
tion 5. w
O. G. Wall, Judge of election 100
q. E. Hackett, judge of elec-
tion 3.UO
Telephone Co., marshal's
phone 4.3o
Chas Mckay, work on ladders 100
T. e. Williams, salary aud fees SO. so
A. F. Carter. clerks salary 1900
Western Mills. lumber 4.95
Friday Harbor Journal, print
ing 4.25
G. L. McKinnis. light bulbs 90 45
Clerk A. F. Carter informed the
council that he had authorized the
publication of the notice to voters
and the notice of election, and the
printing of the ballots, as required
by law. whereupon the council pro
ceeded to canvass the vote cast at the
municipal election held on Tuesday,
Dece mber 7. the poll books showing
the following results:
For mayor-J. S. Grbll. A. John
L. Murray. Al.
For treasurer-C. L. Carter. II.
For. councilmen-Martln Nichols,
55: Chas. F. Baker. 10; B. o. Ca
hail. So: VIM. Fowle. Sc Il. B. Carter,
So: s. NJ. Bugge, IT; N. E. Chur-
chill, 40; G. Il. McKinnis. 2. g.
B. briggs, for treasurer. 1, aud the
following gentlemen were declared
elected for the ensuing term: John
L. Murray. mayor: G. L. Carter,
treasurer; b. O. Cahail. VIM. Fowle,
l.. B. Carter, Chas. II. Baker and s..
M Ruooa councilman
Council adjourned.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-17
Christmas Exercises
At the N. T. Church

On Thursday evening Dec. 23.
Christmas exercises will be held at
the Friday Harbor M. E. church. to
which all are cordially invited. The
following program will be rendered.
Chorus by the school
Invocation, by the Pastor
Greeting, Percival Broder.
Male Chorus,
Scripture lesson,
Chorus by the young peoples class
Exercise Message of the Snowflakes
intermediate Glass.
Solo. Martha Francis.
Chorus
Recitation. Oracle Humbley
Duet kirkland Nichols, Percival
Broder.
Exercise. Yule Tide Bells.
Mrs Paine's class.
Chorus. Primary class.
Chorus.
Exercise. Primary class.
Glass song, Intermediate class.
Recitation. s'What the Stars Saw"
Valentine Harris.
Remarks, s. s. Snpt.
Closing song.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-17
President of State University Pleased
With Marine Laboratory Site

DIR. Thos. F. Kane. president of
the State University, came down from
Seattle last Friday to inspect the pro-
posed site of the University Marine
Biological Laboratory and have a con-
ference with the generous donor. Mr..
Newhall. 1t was DR.. Kane's first Wis.,
it to Friday Harbor and his second
to the county. his first having been
on the occasion of the dedication of
the University Historical Society
monuments at American and English
camps. Mr.. Newhall being confined
to his home by severe cold at the
time OF DR.. Kane's visit he requested
O. 81. Culver to accompany the uni
versity president over the proposed
laboratory site. recommended by DR..
Fry with the concurrence of Dean
Priest and Registrar Condor, who
were here last spring for the purpose
of looking over the situation. The
site selected is little west OF Mr..
Newhall's private wharf and has a wa
ter frontage of 400 feet and extends
several hundred feet up the wooded
hillside, commanding a grand view
OF Mt. Baker. It is thickly wooded.
affording most picturesque and &c.
cluded cites for tents and buildings
and is thoroughly protected from pre-
vailinR winds.
DR.. Kane was very much pleased
with the natural beauties and advan-
tages of the location. "You may say
for me, ''said he at the islander Office
Saturday morning. "that my expecta-
tions, based upon what l had lear ned
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-17
Special Course for Fruit
Growers and Farmers

The short courses for stockmen,
dairymen, general farmers and fruit
growers will open at the State College
on January 4. and for twenty weeks
thereafter will continue. the time
being divided into two terms OF ten
weeks each. instruction complete
in every detail will te given In lee
lures and laboratory demonstrations
by mem bers of the college faculty and
experiment station staff, as we'll as
by special lecturers whose qualifca-
tions on agricultural topics are based
on years of successful practice and
valuable training in farming. orchard
ing, dairying. the management OF
livestock. poultry raising and kind
red lines of agricultural work OF In
terest to persons who would farm
most successfully and properly, and
know the 'whys and wherefores' OF
what is done. The officers and teach
ers of the Institutional force will be !:
e. A. Bryan, President of the Col
leRe: Charles Timblin. Department
Of Elementary Science george Sever
ance, Department Of Agriculture: S.
B. Nelson, Department of Veterinary
Science: r. K. Beattie, Department.
of Botany: A. L. Melander, Depart
ment of zoology w. r. Mcdonald, An
imal Husbandry: Ira P. whitney.
Dairy Husbandry: II. B. Berry. Soils
and Farm Mechanics: q. L. Blanch-
ard, Puyallup. Poultry Husbandry
20. w. Bean, Farm Accounts.
Limited previous schooling will
bar no one, the short courses being
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-17
J. Hamilton Lewis
Loses in Phillips Case

The state supreme court has just
affirmed the decree OF Judge Joiner.
of the superior court of this county.
in the case of Edith Phillips Kreig
vs.. James Hamilton Lewis. the noted
Democratic LAWYER and politician,
formerly of this state, confirming the
plaintiffs title to one half interest
in the Phillips farm of 12O acres on
Lopez island.
When Mrs. Kreig vas little child.
her mother. Phillips first wife, died.
In course of time her father married
again and neiRhbors and acquaintan-
ces celebrated the event by gathering
outside the home of the newly mar
ried couple and giving them chara-
vari. This manifestation of interest
in his marriage 80 enraged Phillips
that he fred gun into the crowd
and killed young son of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Graham. He was arrested
and tried for murder and was defend
ed by Lewis. who. in payment tor his
services, obtained deed to the farm
which was the community property OF
Phillips and his first wife. whose
daughter inherited the mothers In
terest. to which Attorney L. j. Ir-
win, of this place, advised her she
was legally entitled. Action was
brought in the superior court here
against Lewis to recover the value Of
her half interest, but by claiming
that the disputed interests was worth
more than $4,000 Lewis secured q
transfer of the case to the Federal
court. where a showing was made
which satisfied Judge Hanford that an
excessive valuation had been placed
upon the property by the defendant
for the purpose Of preventing trial
Of the case upon its merits in this
county, and the court accordingly
ruled that the case be remanded to the
superior court of this county for
trial. Judge Joiner rendered judg-
ment sustaining the plaintiffs con
tention and awarding her the property.
Lewis appealed to the supreme court.
which this week affirmed the judg-
ment of the trial court.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-17

from the favorable reports made to
me by the University men who have
been here. are more than realized. l
hardly expected to see so nice a town
or one so beautifully located. The
trading facilities appear to be excel
lent and this is a matter of much i'm
portance to such an institution as we
hope to establish here. We appreci
ate very much the friendly aud unob-
trusive attitude which the people here
have displayed toward our work aud
cannot speak too highly of the great
generosity and unselfish kindness of
Mr.. Newhall. The people here are
fortunate TO have such q man in their
midst. cannot say yet who will be
appointed to have the general super
vision of our work here. nor can I say
just what will be done this year.
The final acceptance of the site and
authorization of expenditures for per-
manent buildings rests with the board
Of regents. who will pobsbly act in
the matter at their January meeting.
l have no reason whatever to antici-
pate any other than favorable action
upon the recommendations which will
be made to them.
cit is the purpose of the univer-
sity to afford to all who wish to spec
iaIize in marine biology, no matter
from what institution they come. all
the laboratory and other facilities
which will be provided here upon
precisely the same conditions as will
govern the use of these privileges by
our own students. All will be most
cordially welcome.'
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-17

Work" including lectures and labor
atory work upon the propagating Of
all kinds OF nursery stock: Orchard
Work. relating to planting. pruning.
thinning, spraying. and the general
management OF orchards: Vegetable
Gardening'' dealing with the COM
struction and management Of cold
frames, hot beds, and sand boxes, in>
cludin1 homo and vegetable gnrdeo|
work. &
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-17

offered to men of any age who are
unable to take one of the longer cour-
ses. Young men past school age are
especially urged to attend. The IN
struction. of course. is intended to
help men already in practical work.
the time being too short to finish un-
trained men. Persons enrolling may
choose the subjects they wish. though
the members of the instructional staff
will gladly offer advice whenever IL
ia desired. There are no fees; text
hooks will cost not in excess OF SlO
or SIS, and board from 80 to 30 q
week.
Commencing on January 81 will be q
aneciaI two weeks course in horticul-
ture for the benefit of those who can ::
not spend more time from their home
and work. This course, which is To-
tended more particularly for new
comeras persons who have had little
or no experience in western horticui-
ture. but who desire TO Keep poo.o1
upon the most improved methods TOT
growing and handling fruit. Will give
! complete review of fruit growing
work in the west for the year. notinR
especially new and improved var'e.ies'
improyements in machinery. inciud-
ING at the same time the fundamental
principles Of fruit work. Persons
takinq this course will devote tneiI
entire time to fruit work. and snooio
.oome prepared to do practical fruit
work regardless OF weather condi
tions. The subjects given will IN
clude .sInsect Pests and Plant DIS
eases. . relating to the more common
insects and plant diseases OF inpor-
tanoe TO rruit growers: Fruit Pack
ineo given Tor the benefit Of those
Who desire to become more able q
grade and pack fruit; Nursery
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-17
West Sound School
To Give Entertainment

Santa at Sea. Christmas cantata,
will be given by the pupils of the
West Sound school,at Woodmen hall,
Friday evening, Dec. "a. 1909.
Following is synopsis of the play
together with the cast OF characters.
Act !.
Sailors are busy about the deuk of
the ship. Passengers and crew are
anxious to reach home for Christmas.
The captain. however. fears storm
and decides not to attempt the run.
The sailors are at first very indiR
nant. but all finally think it best to
try to have Christmas without Santa
Claus.
Act 2.
The ship is being decorated and
much excitement reiRns when a sma II
boat is sighted. After much exer-
tion the occupant is brought aboard
and groves to be Santa The sailors
are greatly surprised to think Santa
could lose his way. still they give
him hearty welcome.
Santa distributes his gifts. spends
a happy Christmas iadeed, informs
the crew of the fact that Christmas
day has not yet arrived. as they have
lost day while sailing west, and
finally reaches land in time for
Xmas.
Cast of characters.
Captain. Alphonse Van Cromphaut
Mae. Harold Chase,
BOatswain. Arthur Johnson.
Dolly, Hazel Chase
Chinese cook. Ruth Van BoRaert
Holly Girls, Irene Van Moorhem, Iona
Boede, Maud Stages, Jennie Stages.
German immigrants, Rebecca Arm
strong. Ruth Lee. Dorothy Houlton.
Mollie Carrie Stages
1st. End. and 3rd. Sailors. Joe Hansen.
Eckhardt Roede. Louis johnson.
Santa Raymond PinEeO
Admission Free. Every one invited.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-17

DR.. John q. Willis. director of
the Royal Botanical Gardens of Oeys
Ion. with Mrs. Willis and his mother
and brothers. Bruce and CeciI, of Olga
and Richard. of Seattle. came over
from Olga yesterday for brief visit
with friends here. They are guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. O. n. Culver and
Mr.. and Mrs. F. N. Culver. DR..
Willis is graduate of one OF the
great English universities and has
spent many years in scientific work In
Ceylon. This is his second visit to
this country. his first having been
made seven years ago. DR.. and Mrs.
Willis will sail from Vancouver for
Ceylon Dec. "a.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-17

Ms. Abbott, who has been the
guest Of her sister. Mrs. John Will
liams, returned on Thursday to her
home at Pasadena. Gal. Mrs. Will
liams accompanied her as far as Seat
tie.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-17

George Stoney is now the man be-
hind the block in the meat market.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-17

Joe Whitley returned on Tuesday
from trip to East Sound, bis former
home.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-02-25
'; ; ::::::. SPORTS ; Ell; ::::::
Fine Fair Fight For
Feathers Fixed

as he is husky young giant, and
seems to be able TO use his hands
bit, too.
Henley Of Fort Shafter is a very
likely looking lad, whom the writer
picked out some time ago as a COM
ing man. lie takes all that is COM
ing to him and then walks in for
more. He has had lot of practice
out at the Fort with Mccullough and
Dick Sullivan and has picked up n
lot of the finer points Of the game.
Jack McFadden announces the
fact that he will fight the winner OF
the Smith-Reilly bout at any place
and for any amount. Jack is the
champion small man of Honolulu,
and anyone who saw him knock
Sailor Morch out knows that Jack
has the punch in his left all the
time.
Taking II altogether, the show on
Saturday night should be a frst-class
one. All the principals are confident
of winning, and as that il impossible.
some lovely mixing should be indulg-
ed in before the ultimate winners arc
decided on.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-02-25
Legal Notices.

No. 1877. TERRITORY OF HAWAI-
COURT OF LAND REGISTRATION.
TERRITORY OF HAWAII TO w. X.
CASTLE, Trustee; FRED. MAXI
NO; LILlUOKALANI X. DOMINIS;
TERRITORY of HAWAII by c. II.
HEMENWAY as ATTORNEY
GENERAL and by MARSTON
CAMPBELL as SUPERINTEND-
ENT of PUBLIC WORKS; CITY
and COUNTY Of HONOLULU by
JOSEPH ]. FERN as MAYOR and
PRESIDENT OF the BOARD Of SU-
PERV1SoRS: c. LIBBIE McABEE;
X. SUGAKA. and to ALL whom 1t
may concern:
Whereas, a petition has been pre-
scented to said Court by EDWARD
HERRICK BROWN to register and
confirm his title In the following de
scribed land:
Beginning at driven iron pipe
filled with concrete on the proposed
now Northwest line of Manoa Valley
Road, said point being 3SGO.4 feet
North and 42O4.5 feet East from
Rocky Hill Trig. Station, and run
ming. by true azimuths:--
% $3.50 O2' 3O". Q. feet, along
land described in l.. II. c. No.
200 to J. A. Magoon. to a cross
on face of stone wall on present
line OF Manoa Valley Road;
(2) Az 49, So, 800. feet, along
Southeast side of stone wall
along present line of Manoa Val.
ley Road to cross on a stone
in wall;
60 141' 15' 3O". 227.S feet.
along stone wall along land OF
Liliuokalani;
ca 1852 co., SO. feet. along
same:
60 142o So, 100. feet. along
same continuing up the pail to
a driven Pinch galvanized iron
pipe on top of ridge; from this
point Leahi Trig. Station bears
1850 80 30" and Rocky Hill
Trlg. Station bears So AZ;
90 225' 90, 1914. feet up ridge
along Government land;
ca 216' So. 14S. feet, along
same: