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Imperial Valley press., 1910-05-14
CHRISTIAN CHURCH BEGUN
For Six Thousand Dollar Structure Staked Out This Week,
 and Work Started Thursday.

At a meeting of the States street Christian Church, held the latter part of last week, 1t was decided to pro- ceed at once with the construction of the foundations for the proposed large church edifice at the southwest corner of State and Fifth streets.
 The building site was staked out on Wednesday, and excavation for the foundation piers was started Thursday. It is proposed to construct only the foundations for the building at present, and to postpone further building operations until the middle of September, when the work will be re- newed and pushed to completion.
 The property has a frontage of 100
 The church has a frontage of 100 feet on State street and 140 feet on Fifth street, giving ample room for Issshprch building and parsonage. ( YFhe church edifice will be 80x65 "a, with a tower at the corner and entrances from State and Fifth streets a choir room, a pastors study and a tower room. The building will cost approximately $6O00.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-05-14

visible. They did not take anything away, but they left footprints show ing that they were unshod and that they got in through back window and climbed over a partition into the jewelry store. Before leaving, they took the glass receptacle in which gasoline is kept for cleaning watches, and poured the gasoline on the floor. Two burned matches were found where the gasoline was turned out, but the woodwork was not burned, and the gasoline either burned quickly or did not ignite and was evaporated.
 The tracks of the men were traced from the rear window to point east erly towards the Blackinton block, where they were lost. Mir. MacBrat- ney has offered reward of $50 for in formation which will lead to the ar rest and conviction of the would be safe crackers.
 The attempted robbery has aroused discussion as to the propriety of en- ployment of night watchman, or the changing of the City Marshars official hours so that he may be on duty at nights. The matter will doubtless be brought before the next meeting of the City Trustees. The good, old, simple frontier days of unlocked doors have passed. The yeggman has ar rived and the policeman has become necessary.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-05-14
DAYTIME SERVICE
 PLANS CANCELLED No Through Trains for Valley Says Southern
 Pacific.
Improvement Postponed by Higher of- ficiais, But One of Main Line Trains May be Diverted to Route Through Mexico and Imperial Valley at an Early Date.

The proposed daylight through train between Calexico and Los Ange- les, which was to have been put on this week, has been cancelled for the pres ent by the "higher-ups" of the South ern Pacific. The operating depart ment had assumed that the arrange ment would be approved and had an- nounced the new service as a certain ty, but higher officials said it would interfere with other plans they had in view and would increase the diff ficulty of handling freight trains on the main line, and they turned it down.
 There is no question that the pro- posed train would be great accom- modation to the valley and would car ry many passengers. Business men who want to save time on their trips to Los Angeles, prefer the night train and would continue to use the sleep CT, which is always filled, but women and children going out of the valley for the summer, passengers for in termediate points on the main line and travellers who desire to see the country would take the day train.
 Although the improvement in ser vice is postponed, it has not been fl nally abandoned. The valley wants it and the railroad officials in closest touch with the valley are in favor of it and will continue their efforts to convince the chiefs that it would pay. It may be, however, that it is the in tention of the Southern Pacific to route one of the through trains be- tween Los Angeles and Fl Paso by way of the Inter- California and the valley branch as soon as the work of relaying the track with heavy steel is completed, and so provide day ser vice without increasing the number of trains on the main line
Imperial Valley press., 1910-05-14

cess to a large scope of cattle country to the south and in a considerable mining country in Mexico.
 Potrero valley, or more properly. the three valleys that make up Po- trero, covers a territory of about 500e acres of useful land, half of it in val- leys with first class soil, good for veg etables, fruit, dairying and close farm ing, and the other half pasture and hill country, splendidly suited for bee culture. About twenty-five homes are near the center of settlement in Po- trero. Of these about one-fourth are dairymen, who now ship cream to San Diego by stage, and the remaind- CT are fruit growers and farmers.
 Potrero has been cut of from the other centers of activity by isolation and bad roads.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-05-14
Concession to Shippers of Melons, Vegetables and
 Fruits Announced
Same Rates as From Main Line z Points Will go Into Effect as Soon as Tariff is Approved by Interstate Commission, Says Mir. Graham of the Southern Pacific.

T. A Graham, Assistant General Freight and Passenger Agent of the Southern Pacific, was in the valley early this week looking over the crop and freight situation and investigat- ing matters generally to ascertain the needs of the valley in the way of transportation. He noted and com mented on the marked improvement in business conditions during the past year and was particularly impressed by the rapid and substantial growth of Fl Centro
 MT. Graham informed The Press that reductions of freight rates on valley products have been made and will go into effect as soon as they have been approved by the Transcon- tinental Association, now in session, and by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Rates on melons, vegetables, fruit and canned goods niakill be the same from valley &points as from shipping points on the main line. The rate on canned goods does not affect the valley at present, but it Is made in anticipation of the establishment of canneries to utilize the surplus product of perishable fruit and vegetables that Is coming with the maturing of orchards and the ex- tension of truck gardening.
 One of MT. Graham's purposes in making the trip was to confer with shippers and ascertain what changes of rates are necessary to enable them to put their products into the markets on even terms with other sections, and he promised that such reductions should be made.
 It is not probable that the reduc- tion on melon rates can be put into affect in time to help the shippers of cantaloupes this season.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-05-14
WATER FOR HOLTvILLE
Proposed Contract With Receiver of c. D. Go. Not Feasible-Ran-
 doIph's Suggestion.

Holtville has been negotiating with the c. D. Company for a supply of water for municipal and domestic use, and Receiver Holabird was disposed to make an arrangement on the basis of dollar per acre foot, but the re- celver could not make a contract that would survive the recelvership, and valid contract would require that the c. D. Co.,, the Mexican Company, the receiver and the power company be parties to 1t.
 President Randolph, of the c. D. Go. and the Sociedad, objects to the foot basis for municipalities and suggested that the charge should be made per thousand gallons. No price has been fixed, but 1t is probable that 1t would be about cent and a half per thousand to cities
 The receiver has been advised by his attorneys that he cannot make the contract that he discussed with Holt vile. It is his opinion that if a good quality of artesian water can be ob- tained In sufficient volume, 1t would be advisable for the city to sink large wells and be independent of the canal system for domestic water
Imperial Valley press., 1910-05-14
DENIES MOTION FOR CHANGE

The motion for change of venue In the matter of the foreclosure of the California Development Company was argued before Judge Franklin J. Cole on Friday of last week by Attorneys Nathan Newby, for the intervenors, and J. W. Mckinley and MT Steph- ems for the Southern Pacific Company. The motion was denied The court will set aside one day each month for hearing of matters pertaining to this case
Imperial Valley press., 1910-05-14
A MILE SQUARE RANCH
Ed. R. German, of Colorado, Becomes Possessor of Section of Land
 in HoltviIle District.

One of the largest land sales of the season has been closed the past week, whereby Ed. R. German, of La mar, Colorado, becomes owner of an entire section of land in the Holtville district. He has purchased from Jesse l.. and Joseph Watson their holdings in that district, paying $6O,OOO for the land.
 MT. German made a thorough in spection of Imperial Valley before closing this deal, and declared that this ranch was the best kept alfalfa farm he had seen in the entire in spection. About 400 acres are now in alfalfa, and the balance is pre- pared for planting to alfalfa in the fall
 During the months of July, August and September last year the Watsons sold off this ranch $12,080 worth of fat hogs, and they will have about $25,0OO worth of horses, hogs and cattle, hay and grain to sell this sea son.
 MT. Gorham will come to the val ley early In the fall to make his home on the ranch, and plans to make eX- tensive improvements during the en- suing winter.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-05-14
WORK ON YUMA PROJECT
About Eighty Per Cent Completed Is
 the Report of the Engineer

The engineer in charge of the Yu- ma irrigation project reports that fil- ings and water right applications have been made for all the farm units which were opened to entry on March 1, and about forty settlers are already engaged preparing their land for az riculture.
 Work on the Colorado siphon is be- ing carried on both sides of the river. The total penetration on the Arizona shaft is 115 feet to date, and the ma terial at present is extremely hard sandstone. On the California side the material consists of a layer of large boulders about ten feet in thickness lying on a sandstone formation with considerable dip. Immediately above the boulders is fine quicksand. The shaft on this side has reached a depth of 80 feet. The siphon will have a diameter of IA feet and total length of 1000 feet. When completed the water will cross under the river under heavy pressure and will develop con- siderable power to be utilized for pumping water to higher lands.
 The project as whole is about 80 per cent complete.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-05-14
EPISCOPAL MEETING
St. Paui's Parish Elects Officers For Ensuing Year and Lays Plans
 For Church Edifice.

The annual meeting of St PauPs parish of the Episcopal Church was held at the home of w. E. Morton on Wednesday evening. Reports for the past year were received and officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows:
 s. A. Shields, warden; w. E. Nor ton, treasurer; K. G. Sawdy, secre- tary.
 The meeting ordered the closing of contract for two lots on the south side of State street, between Fourth and Fifth streets, as site for a church and parish hall. It Is expect ed that early in the fall the parish will be in a position to proceed with the erection of both buildings. The hall is to be provide an amusement and recreation center, and will con tain gymnasium, reading rooms, as sembly room, etc.
 It was decided to continue regular services throughout the summer. At present Fl Centre is served by Rev Mir Rogers, of Imperial. but in the fall a rector will be stationed in this city.
 Bishop Johnson, during his visit to El Centro a week ago, confirmed a class of eight.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-05-14
BURGLARS IN Fl CENTRO
Attempt to Break Open Safe in Jewel.
 " Store Was a Failure.

The first attempt at safe breaking ever made in El Centro was made Wednesday night, when two burglars drilled a hole in Kyle MacBratney's safe and missed by quarter of an inch the part of the lock they were trying to reach. But for the slight drror they would have got hold of HacBratney's stock of watches aud ifwelry.
 ' Apparently the burglars had no time to repair their error, for no sign of an attempt to drill another hole Is
Imperial Valley press., 1910-05-14
SAN OIEGOS BACK COUNTRY
New Railroad Win Open Up Good Farming Land In Potrero Valley.

Settlers in the Potrero Valley can now hear the blasting of the work crews on the San Diego & Arizona Railroad, and are awakening to the conception of what the opening of this road will mean to that valley when 1t gets to Tecarte on ,the in-
 ternational line. Tecarte wih be a central shipping point for an the country around Potrero on the Am. erlcaA side, thus giving FailrpKA ac,
Imperial Valley press., 1910-05-14
WILL USE ORANGE DITCH
Water Commissioner Instructed to Construct laterals for Street
 Tree Irrigation.

The regular meeting of the Fl Gen. tro City Trustees was held on Tues day night. Trustees present: Norton, Hamilton and Burger. Trustee ab- sent: Whitescarver
 The minutes of meetings of May and were read and approved.
 President Norton reported that the water bonds had been signed by the proper officials and had been deposit ed with the City Treasurer, and that the money for the bonds is deposited in the Fl Centro National Bank.
 A report in regard to the water bonds was received from the City Treasurer, and was ordered filed.
 Various bills were audited and the Clerk was ordered to draw warrants for their payment
 The City Attorney asked for fur ther time to investigate the matter of payment of poll tax by firemen.
 The City Clerk was granted weeks vacation.
 The additional bonds of the City Treasurer for $75,000 and the bonds of the City Recorder for $500 were presented and accepted.
 The City Clerk was instructed to hold all bids submitted, for the fur nishing of supplies for the proposed water system, and to give notice to bidders that further notice would be sent them.
 The matter of the municipal water system was taken up and considered, and the proposition of pumping out the settling basins and cleaning them. as temporary measure for better ing the water supply was discussed and approved.
 The matter of providing an irrigat- ing system for street trees was dis cussed and Trustee Burger was in- structed to proceed with the opening of as many ditches as practicable, to- be supplied from the Orange ditch, for irrigation purposes
 A ISSOluIlOH was duOpLSu COnHTIn- ing the agreement of the trustees to close the deal with W; F. Holt for the present water system.
 The matter of licensing circuses, shows and temporary amusements was discussed and action was defer red to next meeting.
 The City Marshal was instructed to place signs on Main street warn ing automobilists and drivers of other vehicles of the speed limit.
 Ordinance No, 52, changing the sal ary of the City Health Officer from $lOO per month to $75 per month, was read and adopted, and ordered pub llshed.
 The Water Commissioner and the City Clerk were instructed to look into the matter of the option on land in the Balcom tract and to request Mir. Bill to furnish deed to the city for the land as soon as possible.
 The City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans for the complete water system, and to submit them to the Board at the earliest possible date for consideration.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-05-14
Federation of Clubs Proposes Planting of Shade
 Trees
Will Confer With Highway comnis. sion on Improvement of County Roads and Suppression of Dust, and Urges Immediate Work on Prepra. tion of Court House Grounds.

An important meeting of the ex- ecutive council of the Imperial Coun- ty Federation of Women's Clubs was held at Holtville last Saturday after noon, at which there was full rep resentation of all the clubs included in this federation. Thirty women were in attendance.
 The meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Annabel Chaney. The Holt vile Study Club was admitted into the Federation, and Mrs. George O.. Mcleod was elected vice. president from that section. Mrs. Mary Gar ren was elected vice president from the Fl Centro Women's Culture Club, and Miss Alice Wilkinson was elected secretary to succeed Mrs. Fife Swan son.
 A letter from the secretary of the Imperial County Highway Commits sion, requesting the appointment of a committee of five to meet with the Highway Commission to discuss plans for the improvement of public high ways, was read and discussed. The following committee was appointed:
 Mrs. R. P. Blair, Imperial; Mrs Carrie B. Rapp, Fl Centro; Mrs. H B. Gillespie, Holtville; Mrs. Anna Best, Brawley; Mrs. Fritz Kloke, Cal eXico; with Mrs. Violette Campbell as ex- officio member.
 The matter of improving the Court House grounds by tree planting brought forth lively discussion, and the meeting adopted a resolution de- claring that the parking of these grounds should be begun at the ear Hest moment, and should be carried out on artistic plans. Three plans for the improvement of the grounds, drawn by citizens of Fl Centro, were inspected and discussed, and many interesting ideas were brought out, although the meeting refrained from taking any formal action as to the recommendation of definite plans
 The project of planting trees along the public highways was discussed and heartily endorsed. This move ment Is to be one of the special ac- tivities of the Federation, and 1t is proposed to interest and enlist the support of every woman living along the highways that it is proposed to thus beautify. Early in the fall edu- cational meetings along this line will be effected to forward the work.
 Methods of controlling the dust on public highways were discussed and several suggestions were made which will be presented to the Board ol Supervisors for consideration.
 The President appointed the follow ing standing committees:
 By-laws-Mrs Rapp, Mrs, Best and Mrs. Patten.
 Forestry-Chairman Mrs. F. Kloke Calexico; Mrs. Mary Lindsay, Fl Gen. tro; Mrs. A. l.. Brink, Holtville; Mrs Mamie Edgar, Imperial; Mrs. E. Ab- bolt, Brawley.
 History and landmarks-Mrs. Dora Blacklnton, El Centro, chairman; Mrs J. E. Peck, Calexico; Mrs. Anna Best Brawley; Mrs. Vernie Holland, Imper- ial; Mrs. w. B. Richards, Holtville.
 Lecture-Mrs. Mott Arnold, chair man, Imperial; Mrs. c. E, Rapp, E Centro; Mrs. w. l.. Huebner, Holt vile; Mrs, J. F. Steindorf, Calexico Mrs. " E Stockwell, Brawley
Imperial Valley press., 1910-05-14
CHILD DROWNED IN CANAL

The threeryear- daughter of Thomas M. Ward, zanjaro of Water Co. No. 5, was drowned in the main canal, six miles northeast of Holtville on Wednesday afternoon. The body was recovered, about two hours after the child disappeared, at the first headgate below the Ward place.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-05-14
CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE

The State of California has issued a certificate of purchase to Hattie R. Jackson for all of section 36, township 16 south, range F east
Imperial Valley press., 1910-05-14
CERTIFICATES AND PATENTS

Final certificates have been issued by the U. s. Land Office to Peter J.. Storms, Tr. 59-16-12; Theta M. Brid- enstine, TIT. 1O2-14-15; Chas. w. Brid- enstine, TT. S2-15-16; Anton F. Ger des, Tr. 165-15-13; Jos A. Hopkins, TT. 1O8-15-13.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-05-14
ENDEAVOR CONVENTION
First County Assemblaae of Young Christian Workers Attracts
 Large Attendance.

The First Annual Convention of the Imperial County Christian Endeavor Union was held May 2, in the Audi torium at Imperial. The convention opened at S;30 a, m. with Dana l.. Weed of Calexioo, presiding,
 Each town in the valley was well
The Virginia enterprise., 1910-10-21

and independent states confederated
under constitution guaranteeing
those rights; the north fought to es-
tablish the indissolubility of the union
of those states. 1t is plain now that
armed conflict over this question was
inevitable from the time the states
came together to form more per-
feet union," and adopted a constitu-
ton without settling the question of
the right of a state to withdraw from
that compact. The future was certain
to bring either disunion or the sealing
of the union in blood. If the differ
ence as to the dissolubility of the
union had not arisen out of slavery,
it would have come over some other
problem. The south was deeply i'm
pressed with the righteousness Of it's
cause, and Lee and Jackson and the
other great leaders believed in it as
they did in their religion. They were
fighting for the freedom of their
states-not for the slavery of men
and women.
These disputes are all forever
settled now, and no patriotic
American wishes they had terminated
other than as they did. Nevertheless,
the southern cause was to millions Of
good people a sacred cause. worth
The Virginia enterprise., 1910-10-21

outbreak Of hostilities between the
states he responded to the call of the
governor of Virginia, and placed his
cadets and himself under Gen. Rob-
ert E. Lees command He was ap-
pointed colonel of the Virginia VOL
unteers. After the battle Of Harp
er's Ferry he was promoted to the
rank Of brigadier general in recogni-
tion Of his eminent ability
A ThunderboIt In War.
He then began those marvellous
military operations that have won the
plaudits Of all mankind. Military
experts have pronounced his ma
neuvers greater in some respects
than Napoleon's and surprising in
details those of Julius Caesar
He was a thunderbolt of war-energy
He would strike at one point and in
an incredibly short time attack at
some distant place, and hurl his forces
against the weakest line Of his op-
ponent. He was never routed in bat
tie and never had an organized por-
tion of his army captured. The
battling strategy which he brought to
bear upon the opposing forces, his
furious attacks, and his remarkable
marches made his name and fame as
leader of armies undying. While
the battle ragged he would be in the
very front of danger, and when the
crisis was passed he would retire to
his tent for prayer. His trust in the
Almighty made him fearless of all
things else. He united qualities that
seemed incompatible, by combining
military genius of the highest order
with intense religious fervor He would
never tell his plans of war even to
his closest associates, and those
around him would not know what he
intended to do until the orders we're
given. He made rapid marches, ad-
vancing and retreating with swift.
ness unheard of before in the annals
of war. His sudden onslaughts usual
ly swept all before him, and when the
opposition brought against him over
whelming numbers he would suddenly
disappear to crash like lightning in
new and unexpected place. His tac-
tics were to advance and fight and