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Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
COAST

Business House in walla Walla, Wash.
looted OF goods valued at $4,000 by
l5-year-old son of wealthy widow.
PAGE
Claims he saw prospect holes but for
est supervisor testihes at Seattle In
Cunningham Alaska coal claims in
aulry he saw no real development
work. PAGE
oregon rivers on the rampage and
heavy damage reported from all parts
Of state. PAGE
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
smothered to Death under r0baoe0

LYNCHBURG, Va, Nov. 23.--James
p. Scott and his 12-year-old son were
smothered to death under a wagonload
of leaf tobacco today. Scott and the
boy were driving to the city to deliver
the tobacco when the wagon over
turned.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
LIGHTSHIP ADRIFT OFF
COL LUMBIA RIVER MOUTH

STEAMSHIP ASUNCION AT SEA,
Via Wireless to Astoria, Oregon, Nov.
23.-The Columbia river lightship went
adrift tonight and at 10 p. m was
fifteen miles north-northwest from
Tillamook light, steaming slowly
northward.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
Rush Order Given BattIeship

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-The battle
ship Missouri came into port today
from Newport, r. l. The fact that the
1Continued ON Pagc rhreeI
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24
INDEX OF
THE HERALD'S
NEWS TODAY
FORECAST

FORECAST
For Los Angeles and vicinity: Fair
followed by increasing cloudiness and
rain probably Wednesday; light east
wind, changing to south. Maximum
temperature yesterday II degrees;
minimum, 81 degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24

CNAN DIEGO, Nov. 23.-Mrs. Ada Bal
~ lou will be married to Lyman ].
~ Gage, former secretary Of the treas
ury, tomorrow. Mrs. Ballou, who lives
at Coronado, near San Diego, is tall
and stately. She has pale blue eyes
and a mass of Titan hair. She sings
well, plays the piano and has the rep
utation of being one of the most fas-
cinating women in California. Her
first husband died soon after their
marriage. Mr.. Gage is 73 years old
and has been married twice.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-24

w Paul Schenck to be the most
atrocious blunder, coupled with
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-15
CERTIFICATE FOR BANKING
 No. Q35O.

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 CENTRO in the City of Fl Centro, in the Coun- ty of Imperial and State of California, has compiled with all the provisions of the Statutes of the United States, re- quired to be complied with before an association shall be authorized to com 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 EA CENTRO in the city of El Centro, in the County of Imperial, and State of California, Is authorized to commence the busi- ness of banking as provided in sec- ton 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. Comptroller of the Currency.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-15
INVITATION TO ODD FELLOWS
Facilities of imperial Valley For En. tertalnment of Grand Lodge
 Next Year

If the invitation to the Grand Lodge of the l. o. O. F. to hold it's session of 1910 in Imperial Valley should be accepted, probably the meetings would be held in Holt Opera House and Ma sonic Hall in El Centro, and the Re- bekahs would have the use of the au- ditorium at Imperial.
 Tn order that the members of the Grand Lodge may realize that the val ley Is prepared to accommodate such a gathering, a booklet has been pre- pared, containing views of all the val ley's principal hotels, and setting forth the general attractions.
 The general plans for entertain ment would include visit of the en- tire body to all of the valley towns, with special entertainments at each place; a public barbecue, probably at the c. M. ranch, and trips into Mex ico and to the Laguna Dam.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-15
NEWS BREVITIES
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San Francisco witnesses testify that Hartman merger killed competition.
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 New Sultan of Turkey enthroned in Constantinople with many imposing rites.
 Ground broken on Mount Wilson for construction of largest tower tel escope in world.
 Capt. Hains found guilty of man slaughter in the first degree for the killing of Annis.
 State Engineer Ellery objects to price of cement and says trust" has stifled competition.
 Postal Telegraph Company sues Southern Pacific for right of way from Sacramento to Reno.
 The President names Democrat for Federal judge against advice of North Carolina Republicans.
 Union Pacific plans new trans-co tinental service from ocean to ocean without change of cars.
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 Missouri Socialist candidate for Governor gets divorce because wife didn't appreciate his cooking. Gas company files suit to enjoin Redlands Trustees from enforcing or dinance providing for s1 gas. Aged machinest at Gainesville, O., says he Is John Orth, missing Prince of the reigning house of Austria
 J-o-O
 Gov. Hadley, of Missouri charges Federal courts with unwarranted in terference with authority of State in it's dealings with railroads.
 O-O-O
 Judge Wellborn rules that grazing on forest reserves without the govern ment's permission is no violation of any law because statute is defective.
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 James D. Phelan on witness stand in Calhoun trial tells of his associa- tion with Rudolph Spreckles in pro- ject to take street railway system from Calhoun.
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 Senator Crawford argues for free iron ore, oil and lumber to save na- tural resources, and Senator Poynter would protect Kentucky farmer against tobacco trust.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-15
CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Hose Company Will Meet Monday
 Night to Elect Officers.

c. l.. lumber, who was appointed temporary fire chief by the Board of Trustees, has called a meeting for Monday night. Twenty-Five men have agreed to join the fire company and the organization will be limited for the present to that number. At the meeting Monday night MT. Lumber will ask the members of the company to elect their own officers-a chief, assistant chief, and foreman. of Hose 1. Hose will for some time constitute the entire department, other compan- ies being added as the growth of the city demands them.
 It is proposed to divide the city into three wards or districts, and to arrange for alarms which will indi- cate in which district the fire Is. The question of having fire alarm boxes with electrical connection with the hose house will be discussed and if practicable the boxes will be put in.
 The interest now being taken in the organization assures a first class and efficient organization and Fl Centro's fire protection will be all that could be expected in city of it's size.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-15
SCHOOL NEWS.
Supplementary Examination For
 Grammar Grade Pupils.

The Board of Education will com plete it's scrutiny of grammar grade examination papers today, and pupils that have failed to pass will be given an opportunity to try again on May 2Sth and 29th. The examinations on May 18th and 29th will be held at El Centro for all pupils of the valley who have failed.
 The grammar schools have closed for the summer vacation and the high schools will close in June
 The Semi Annual examination for teachers certificates will be held at El Centro on September 18th.
 County Superintendent Carr visited the Central and Alamo districts this week and reports those schools in flourishing coalition. Miss Powell has charge of the Alamo district and Miss Baggeln has charge of the Gen. tral school and under their manage ment the schools are making excel lent advancement,
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-15
HEAVY BARLEY YIELD.

Hay bailers on the ranch of Will Holland, between Fl Centro and Cal exico, have been putting up a re- markedly heavy crop of barley, and last week baled forty-one tons of barley hay from ten acres of land. The baling was done two weeks after the barley was cut, so that the hay was we'll dried out before 1t was weighed. In the field from which this was taken much barley remained, the growth having been so rank that a considerable amount lodged and could not be cut, so that the actual crop was much in excess of the forty-one tons for the ten acres.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-15

survey will be filed in the United States Land Office, Los Angeles, Cal ifornia, situate in Room 412, Chamber of Commerce Building, on Tuesday, June 15, 1909, and that on and after said day the Register and Receiver will be prepared to receive applica- tions for the entry of lands in these townships which applications will be suspended for a period of ninety days from June 15, pending the adjustment of entries already of record The townships described are on the west side of the valley
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-15
COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The County Chamber of Commerce met at Heber Wednesday, this being the last meeting until September. Ac- tion on the meeting of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows was deferred until the return of Mir Sherman. The sign board at Imperial Junction will be put up and the Railway company will be urged to give Heber an agent. All of the local Chambers will be urged to pay up their dues at once and when this is done there will be a surplus in the treasury. The del egates attending were Shrack, Moore house, Williams and Booth, of Heber; Giles of Calexico; Jones, of Brawley, and Morton. of Fl Centro
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-15
WATER STOCK ASSESSMENT

At the monthly meeting of the di- reclors of Water Company No. 1, held in Imperial on Monday, it was voted to levy an assessment of $1 per share on the stock of this company for the purpose of meeting it's obligations and making improvements in the system. The directors decided to make a per- sonaI inspection of the Acacia canal, where much trouble has been exper- fenced because of drifting sands fil- ling up the water way, and to inves- tigate the proposed plan of replacing the open ditch with a wooden Hume.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-15
FLOUR MILL WANTED.

Persons interested in the progress of MeXicali and the developments of the country lying directly below the in ternational border are advocating the location of flouring mill at that town. The duty on four imported into Mex ico is s2.75 per hundred pounds, gold, but the Mexican government has ar- ranged to remit the duty on wheat during March and April of each year because of the scarcity of wheat and four at that season.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-15
WOULDN'T PAY LICENSE TAX

V. Rapp, attorney, refuses to pay a license tax of $3 ta the city of Fl Centro. Marshal Bradford tried many times to collect the tax, and then he became tired of the hopeless job and arrested V. Rapp. who was taken be- fore Recorder Havens to show cause why he should not contribute bis small share to the city treasury V. Rapp professed to regard the tax or dinance as invalid. illegal, contrary to the constitution and void, and he cited in support of his view decision that was reversed long ago and cuts no legal ice. Recorder Havens was not impressed by the obsolete decision. He fined V. Rapp s25.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-15
EUCALYPTUS SCHOOL CLOSING.

The most successful school year in the history of the Eucalyptus dis trict was closed on Friday night of last week, when public entertain ment was given at the school house Eighty persons were present, and an interesting programme was given by Mrs. Beale, the teacher, and her pu- pills. The Eucalyptus school building has recently been painted and inn proved, and the grounds have been set to trees and shruDbery
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-15
ROAD TO SAN DIEGO
Engineers Have Found No Better Route Than the DeviI's Canon
 Grade.

Engineer Perry and his assistants are still at work trying to find a bet ter route than Devils Canon for the San Diego road, but all other routes through the mountains are SO rugged that it is rot likely they will be able to work out a better grade at any reasonable cost The surveyors have smashed two wagons among the rocks, and they have been working in coun- try too rough even for burros to nav igate. Q" ''
 To get a practicable grade, it would be necessary to move a vast quanti- ty of boulders and Increase consider ably the legnth of the road. Until the survey shall be completed and compu- tations made, no definite estimate can be made. but at present Mir. Perry is of the opinion that Devils Canon of fers the best grade and that a good road could be built along that route much cheaper than on another line. There is no lack of-frst-rate material for construction of a permanent high way, and the engineers are inclined to favor the use of oil as q binder.
 About six weeks will be required for completion of the survey and compu- tations, and the results will be sub mitted to the Highway Commission,
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-15

entry, Tract No. III, in township IS south, range 13 east.
 Frank l.. Weed, Calexlco, homestead entry, for the southeast quarter of section ,, township 17 south, range 14 east.
 Benjamin F. Simmons, El Centro, desert entry, northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 34, town ship 15 south, range IA east.
 Allan l.. Weaver, Brawley, deesrt entry, northwest quarter of Sec. 12, township 13 south, range 13 east
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-15
SLUMP IN cABRAGES

Imperial Valley cabbage growers were fortunate in cleaning up their crcp and getting it to the markets before the slump of the past two weeks. By the flooding of the mar kets with cabbages from the Carolinas and Virginia, the supply in the north has become much greater than the demand, and prices have fallen to 75 cents per hundred pounds.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-15
"SHEEP CAMP" PARTY

Last Saturday night sheep camp" party was given by Miss Coral Rapp at the home of MT. and Mrs. Rapp on Broadway. Tiny bows and arrows were furnished to the guests to be used in big game hunt. The game was found in the shape of pictures pasted on the walls, and prizes were given for the most successful archers.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-15
STREET CLEANING.

During the past week men and teams have been engaged in cleaning the gutters on Main street The street sprinkler has been started, so that the dust nuisance is abated to some degree.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-15
WEST SIDE FLATS READY

Notice is given that Township IA south, range 13 east. T. IS S., R. F D., T. 16 s., 12 E., and T. 15 S., R. 13 E., San Bernardino Meridian, have been resurveyed and that the plats of re-
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-15
MAKING FINAL PROOFS

During the past week the following persons have made final proof on their desert entries or homestead claims be- fore County Clerk D. s. Elder:
 Peter Walker, Brawley, for desert
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-12
cooks presents. They shah be placed on

cooks presents. They shall be placed on
the dining table Christmas Eve"
But Nellie was still troubled In her
mind. She wanted to get something nice
for her mother. and had only 90 cents
with which to buy present. For
whole day she fretted about, going first
to one shop and then to another. Sud-
denly her eyes fell on some dainty hand.
kerchiefs IN window. They were lace
trimmed and marked down from rs cents
to 90 cents each. Nellie went into the
shop and looked them over, finding them
very fine in texture. and the lace of n
superior quality. So she selected one of
the prettiest, had 1t put in a dear little
box covered by a holly design in color,
and went home as happy as she could
be. She knew her mothers nice kerr
chiefs were badly worn and that she had
not felt able OF late to replenish the
store. And nothing would please her more.
Nellie knew, than a dainty lace-trimmed
handkerchief.
To say that all the recipients OF Nellie's
gifts were highly pleased would be ex-
pressing 1t mildly, and not one was more
delighted than was Nellie herself. for
she-with her mothers helpful assist
ance-had made not only pretty, artistic
presents, but useful ones.
And in return Nellie received so many,
many gifts, the dearest one being from
papa and mamma, which was new
muf Of soft gray fur. something Nellie
had so longed for all winter.
'Oh, mamma, how happy I am Nell
lie cried on Christmas Day, her arms
about the dear mothers neck 81 thought
We were poor and now l lind we are
very richr'
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She held out a hand to him, saying:
"You please me very much. for you are
a real little gentleman. And 80 you want
some employment of evening?"
Ned explained his object In wanting
work at this particular time Of year,
adding, however. that II he pleased his
patron he would be glad to continue In
her employ all winter, or as long as she
might want him.
'Well, we'll think Of all that after we
have tried each other" said the sweet
old lady with gracious smile. And,
since you are anxious to get to work as
early as possible. suppose we have our
6rst drive tomorrow evening. directly you
have lefr school, I'll be ready as soon
as yol have my horse hitched to the
phaeton. You see. ! am quite too old to
use anything but a low basket phaeton
and a gentle horse. l let my coachnan
go some months ago, for | cared no
longer for the carriage and fast horses.
Then / got pnaeton. Intending to drive
for myself, as ! have always loved ham
ding the lines. But ] got nervous going
about the park and had decided to en-
gage a good boy to drive for me. when
0ond Irrr hror~ht vorr advertisement
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@SGlzzE G SUGGESTIONS
as . c1z'o<'77z4s

know that none were left unsuppiied
while others Jared too well by receiving
more than their share of the donated
gifts.
And not only toys and trinkets should
be got together, but useful things as
well. There are outgrown hats. caps,
shoes, coats. frocks that our boys and
girls can no longer wear There are
mnny poor children of all ages and sizes
to be found In need of such things. And
little baskets Of fruit and nuts and
candy-that can be got for small sum
Mt the corner fruit stand-are always
joyously received by the little folk Of the
poor, for 1t is not their privilege TO buy
of such things whenever appetite die
tates
So while your hearts are made glad by
plenty Of good cheer at Christmastime
do not turn deaf ears or blind eyes
toward the poor. BY making others
happy you will be happier yourself, for
charity Is the greatest of all virtues. DO
unto others as you would have others do
unto YOU"
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Good Substitute For a
Christmas Tree.

In many small towns there Is often
dearth of evergreen Christmas trees for
sale, and many have to use the plain. leaf
less trees instead. But the large, leaf
less limb that is we'll branched may be
made to present quite a pleasing appear
ance If the following suggestion Is carried
out:
First, choose full-branched young
tree or heavy thick branched limb froni
a large tree. When II has been plant
ed'' In tub or half-barrel and securely
propped go that 1t will stand In place
and support its burden, proceed to wrap
each branch. also the trunk, with green
tissue paper that has been fringed TO
depth Of one inch. AS the paper Is wound
about the tree branches the fringed edges
will stand out loosely. thus representing
the appearance Of the pine needles on IN
places that are so objectionable In the
unleafed branches.
After each bough and tiny branch has
been well-covered you win be repaid for
your labor. for you will declare the
paper-covered tree more pleasing to look
at than the evergreen tree. as the
branches extend upward In splendid fash
ion for holding the many gifts that are
to be placed upon them.
But caution must be observed In putting
candles upon such tree. for the paper
Is so infiammable that the smallest flame
in close proximity is dangerous. Little
Chinese lanterns-say three or four
hung about at regular distances on the
larger limbs will give most happy eff
feet and hold the candles secure from
contact with the paper. But even these
must be carefully watched by an older
head, aud before the tree Is given over
to the youngsters--as is the usual way
to be stripped of the popcorn and candy
(Which must be In abundance on every
branch) let the candles in the lanterns
be extinguished or removed.
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Appropriate Gifts For
Christmas.

Unless you know for certainty the
number OF ones shoes and gloves it Is
not well to make such gifts as slippers
and gloves. Presents should be be-
slowed with view to giving pleasure
In every sense, and this cannot he the
case where ill-ftting gloves and slippers
are given.
FRIVOLOUS trinkers should never he given
TO the serious and matured man or
woman. Neither should expensive pres
ents be sent to mere friends or visiting
acquaintance. Indeed. II is not good
tnste to make elaborate presents at ALL
To your girl friend pretty handker-.
chief, or lace jabot, or n belt buckle
or supper bag, or n pretty hairpin tray
VIII always please. TO your boy friend a
pencil holder, or card case. or n box
OF blotters clearing holiday designs and
verses, or necktie will be nest appro-
Pirate. To your grandmother you may
give something she will find of use, for
all old ladies love useful things, such Ms
little wooden shoulder shawls, bedroom
slippers, warm street wells, bottle of
smelling salts, or book of her favorite
poems.
For your older sister there are number
less pretty things. An iyory-stick fan, IN
opera-glass bag, new box of her own
calling cards--nicely engraved, lace
collar, or bax OF dainty kerchiefs will
please. And for big brother a pair of
silk suspenders, pair of unique cuff
buttons or a fancy stickpin flor young
men can never have too many odd scarf
pins, will doubtless be joyously received
Something in dainty linen or tableware
will always please the mother, for every
mothers heart Is in the adornment Of
the home. to make 1t delightful for hus-
band and children. For the father,
new smoking Jacket or Iounging robe, or
comfortable slippers, or n plain but ee-
CANT umbrella or walking stick, will be
In order and we'll received
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When done, 1t read: "Wanted-By boy
Of ~, any work that he can do
Of evenings after school. Will work till
Z o'clock, If desired" Then his aunt
called him to supper. after which he
went out and had his advertisement In
serted. He paid for 1t from little money
he had put into his savings bank
The following morning. before going to
school, Ned read his advertisement In
the Situations Wanted" column and felt
a glow of pride over It. How business
like it seemed-he, Ned. applying for
evening employment!
That evening after school he ran home.
almost afraid to hope for an answer to
his advertisement so soon. He saw his
good aunts face at the window, smiling
at him, and as he entered the cheerful
little living-room she held mp to him
white envelope. ut came on the O'Clock
delivery" she explained land I'm dying
to know Its contents"
Ned hurrledly scanned the superscrip-
ton on the envelope. 1t read: master
Ned Travis, No. 8 - Street. City"
Then he tore off the envelope and read
the contents Of the short note. With a
beaming face, he handed the sheet of
paper to his aunt saying as he did go:
"I'm so sure. Aunt Minnie. that I'll Sc
cure this job. Isn't that luck? Oh, I
shalt try SO hard to please"
Aunt Minnie read the note, which was
from an old lady. She wanted a good.
strong, reliable boy to drive with her of
evenings-one who could manage a horse
and knew all about Harvesting him. The
time would cover about two hours, for
which the lady would gladly pay 1--WE
dollars per week.
ITS fortuue!" cried Ned. excitedly.
.'Why, think Of It, nuntie, 1t will be ten
dollars for the two weeks before Christ
mas. Isn't it great? Oh, l do hope
will please the old Indy. Let's see-how
old does she say she isf'