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Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-12
MULES FOR SETTLERS
emand For Work Animals Shows Vast Extent of DeveIopins
 Land in Imperial Valley

No more striking evidence of the |gSt amount of development going on f0ughout the Imperial Valley ranch-
 may be found than the fact that ithip a little more than four months B. Owen, of Calexico, has sold to alley settlers 64S head of mules.
 Last November MT. owen brought | EoEh Kansas City, Arizona and the aqui River Valley, in Old Mexico, |i2 head of mules, and made Calex- Ro his distributing point. By a lib- laleral campaign of advertising, he 'nnounced that he had these mules |pr sale, and then business began. This Ieek he has cleared out the last of he lot. Of the TOP mules, only fifty bur Dead went out of the valley, these ping sent to Parker to work on the |anta Fe cutoff grading. It is prob .bly they will be returned to Inn
 erial Valley when this work is com Eeted.
 MQst of the sales were in small lots be Afules going to all parts of the |alleyY MT. Owen says the demand jill eontiRues, and that scarcely a by passes without settlers from var |usI parts of the valley visiting his |oek yards at Calexico in search of lhles. He proposes to bring in an ther lot within A month
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-12
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
 MEETING.

Fl Centro, Calif., Mar. 8, 1910. To the stockholders of the Imperial Valley Oil & Cotton Company:
 Please take notice that special meeting of the stockholders of the Imperial Valley Oil & Cotton Company will be held in the Holt Opera House, in Fl Centro, California, Tuesday, March 22, 1910, at 10 o'clock, for the purpose of adopting Bylaws and tram sacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
 l.. E. SRACK, Secretary 49-2t Imperial Valley Oil & Cotton Co.,
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-12

Tock BROUGHT TO THE VALLEY While carloads of fat hogs, cattle Ed sheep are shipped out of Imperial ,alley every week, there is also a bnsiderable amount of stock brought ito the valley each month. The last pport of the County Live Stock In bector to the Board of Supervisors, resented the first of this week, shows
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-12
ADDITION TO SHOPS

The Witman- Maxwell Plumbing Company is erecting an addition to it's building on Broadway to be used for storage purposes.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior, U. s. Lane Office at Los Angeles, California, Feb ruary 4 1910.

Notice is hereby given that Bion H. Dyer, assignee of Frank Statesman. of 62S E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, Cal, who, on September 10, 1907. made Desert Land Entry No. S97S, Serial No O4S59, for s. half of N. 10. quarter, Sec. 15, T. 15 s., R. IA D.. by re-suEvey. Lots and 9, Sec. 1S, Lots 2, 4. 23 and 24. Sec IA, Town ship 15 s., Range IA E. S. B. Meridian. has filed notice of intention to make Final Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before Clerk of Superior Court at El Centre. Cal, on the 18th day of March, 1910.
 Claimant names as witnesses: Arthur 8. Fells, George Cannon, Nelson Jacob son, all of El Centro. Cal, and John B. Parazette of Imperial. Cal.
 PRANK BUREN, 46-5t Register,
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-12
wE OFFER
  WAYS EAST

consideration Southern Pacific Way Mo- beautiful through Santa Barbara
 
 bthe high Sieras
  Angeles to Eastern Cities Angeles connecting with the Ean Lmited khange to Chicago
 Way Mo- via Francisco the beautiful fHnd; thence east via the Northern Routes.
 No imi Erans solid to Chicago St. Louis and Kansas City
 The Golden State IAmed for and luxury while The Californian both hrstcas the only tourist train Chicago, having dining Way No is Pao the Sunset Express daily carrying equipment travel On certain from Los Washington Chicago via New
 matters Pacific afford comfortable without fnany points particulars
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-12

that during the month of February he inspected stock shipped into the val ley as follows; I'll head of cows;
 eighty-six head of horses; ninety three head of mules; one jack; four hogs, seven calves, and one burro.
The La Jara chronicle., 1910-06-10
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS:

CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS:
1. The name of this organization
shall be the San Luis Valley Com
mercial Association.
2. Its membership shall be COM
posed of the various bodies in the
fee and annual dues sha be $40 per
thousand Inhabitants or major frac-
ton thereof, with a minimum of $40
and a maximum of 800. Any orga-
nization delinquent for 80 days shall
forfeit its membership.
3. Membership in this organiza-
ticn shall also include any CONNER
cial body in this territory, that shall
subsequently be organized and desire
to affiliate.
T. The object of the San Luis Val
ley Commercial Association shall be
to promote the commercial, industrial
and agricultural welfare of the San
Luis Valley.
5. 1t shall meet at frequent inter
walls, through its, accredited repre-
sentation; conduct advertising cam
paigns; promote publicity; invite set
ement and further development;
seek investment of capital and en-
courage new enterprises; exercise
care and watchfulness over irrigation
and drainage; and, in short, promote
the general welfare and upbuilding
of the San Luis Valley.
6. Membership is vested in the in
dividual commercial organization. and
the active working body shall consist
of president, vice-president. secre-
tary-treasurer, and a board of direct
ors, composed of one member of each
affiliating local organization. to be
selected by such organization, which
shall also be the committee on pub
licity and advertising.
Z. In addition to the above, there
in each conference of the San Luis
Valley Commercial Association four
delegates from each affiliating local
body in addition to the one director.
These four delegates shall be chosen
by the respective club. by its direct
ors, or appointed by its executive
officer.
s. In each conference or conven-
ton of the San Luis Valley CONNER
cial Association. each affiliating body
shall have one vote, the same to be
the cast by the local director. or,
in his absence, by someone holding
The La Jara chronicle., 1910-06-10
WITH THE sAGEs.

Happiness is work.-Sir Luke White
sympathy is the very soul of life
Carlyle.
Only a noble nature can attract
the noble-Goethe.
A beautiful behavior is the finest
of all arts.-Emerson
'Tis always morning somewhere in
the world.-Horne.
We are ever betrayed by what is
false within.-Meredith.
The spirit of delight comes often
on small wings.-Stevenson.
The mind is mine, the deeper
one descends the richer the ore.-Lee
Life is as mirror that reflects our
actions and characters.-Lee.
1t is the lifted face that feels the
shining of the sun.-Browning
Wilt thou not ope thy heart to
know
That rainbows teach, and sunsets
show? Emerson.
A mans best things are nearest
him.
Lie close about his feet.
-Moncton Mines.
The cause of all the evils of the
world may be traced to that natural
but most deadly error of human in
dule and corruption-that our
business is preserve and not to i'm
prove. 1t is the ruin of us all alike.
Doctor Arnold.
Words have weight when there's
man behind them. Even If they be
kind, loving appreciative words. they
sound hollow and are entirely un-
helpful unless there is noble life
back of them. And so there is an
Unreasonable value in a true life.
Black.
The La Jara chronicle., 1910-06-10
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE.


Your. committee on resolutions beg.
leave to submit the following:
That league of all commercial
bodies of the San Luis valley is nee.
essary to the best development OF
the valley.
Inasmuch as the interests of all
it is obvious that any advancement
to the entire valley as who.e is
beneficial to every county and com
munity thereof.
The committee on resolutions re.
commends the formation of the San
Luis Valley Commercial Association
of the scope contemplated by the
report of said committee cn orga-
nization and bylaws, and that the
report of the committee be referred
for ratification to the individual
commercial bodies of the valley. and
that upon the ratification by two
thirds of the organization here repre-
sented, the Organization perfected
under said report shall automatically
become permanent organization.
The prime object of the formation
of the league of commercial clubs of
the San Luis Valley is to obtain con
certed action in al! things which will
benefit the entire valley. a. we caL
get more far-reaching results as a
unit with the financial support of
each individual association.
To the Eighteenth National Irri-
CATION Congress meeting in Pueblo,
Sept. 26-30 next, we extend the hearty
support of the San Luis Valley to the
Congress work. Recognizing the val
ue of the opportunity offered by the
Congress to participate in its expo
fition in manner befitting the great
San Luis Valley. We express it as
our opinion that the San Luis Val
represen nted theroat.
We look with qualification on the
pro- ability of additional train service
on the Denver & Rio Grande raj
iodu' anu trust theie VIII oe no I'M
pairmant but rather improvement of
existing conditions.
Resolved that it is the sense of
this association that every encourage
ment be given to the building of stor-
age reservoirs on the upper Rio
Grande and its tributaries fer the
reclamation CT all arid lands in the
San Luis Valley.
C. C. HOLBROOK,
Chairman.
j. ID. FRAZEY.
Secretary.
The La Jara chronicle., 1910-06-10
County and Probate Court

Monday, May Both, being a legal
holiday, county court did not con-
vene until Tue sday. The following
business was transacted:
Estate of Eugene Engley, C. NJ. Ball
appointed administrator and will ad-
mitied to probate.
Estate of Decidero Cordova, Rodolfo
Coriova appointed administrator.
Estate of A. Haggard, Mary G. Hag-
gard appointed administrator
Estate Of F. r. de Cordova. ID. Cor
dova discharged as guardian.
Estate ct Bernhard Riedel. Lutte
Riedel appointed administrator.
J. NJ. Sandoval VS.. Carlota San
doval, divorce granted.
Senaida c. de Lujan VS.. F. Lujan
publication of summons ordered.
Petition of A. j. Ruybald to adopt
Victoria and Priscilla Martinez grant
ed.
Matter of petition to commit Sevilia
Garcia to the state home of neglect
ed children. Onofre Garcia cited to
appear before the court.-Antonito
Ledger.
The La Jara chronicle., 1910-06-10
Salvador"
Hambletonian Stallion
Sire: SAN SALVADOR COLEMAN
Record 2.12hs
Dam: LADY GAZELLE

Salvador is a handsome bright bay,
one white hind foot, stands 15Is
hands high, weight. 1850 pounds, 4
years old, a splendid traveller and
fine disposition.
Will make the season at our ranch
2t, miles north west of La lara, at
SIS to insure mare with foaI.
The La Jara chronicle., 1910-06-10
his proxy, and after consultation
with his local delegation.

8. The president of the San Luis
be its executive, call its conferences
after consultation with directors and
other officers; preside at the con-
ferences; appoint committees created
or to be created in future; and direct
the campaigns to be made, in con-
nection with his fellow-officers and
the board of directors.
10. The vice-president shall act
in the absence or disqualification
of the president.
IL. The secretary-treasurer shall
keep the records of the conferences; /;
conduct the correspondence of the
association; send out bulletins at
frequent intervals on the progress OF
the work; keep in touch with local
ORGANIZATIONS; and receive, expend,
and account for funds placed in his
possession. He shall have power to
select a paid assistant subject to
the approval of the board of directors
All money expended shall be author
lied by the board of directors. The
treasurer shall give bond as deter
mined by the board of directors.
12. The board of directors shall
constitute. individually, the connect
ing link between the central organi-
zation and the local organizations;
confer with the president from time
to time: help him outline the course
to be pursued; and report local pro-
gress on matters of interest and ex-
isting conditions to the president
and secretary.
13. The president, vice-president
secretary treasurer, and board of di-
quent Intervals. in their wisdom, with
the understanding that they shall be
at least once month. Such confer
ences shall be held from place to
place. to be determined by the pres
ident and board of directors after
consultation with local organizations.
IA. The association sha give its
earnest support to events, industrial
campaigns, and movements for the
betterment of the valley, promoting
them in every possible and ligiti-
mate manner.
Is. The following committees
sha be appointed by the president
and ratified by the board of directors.
Industrial
Horticulture
Agriculture
Law
Irrigation and drainage
Railroads
Good Roads
Forestry
State and Interstate Legislation
Stockraising and feeding
Mining.
16 This constitution and bylaws
may be amended by two-thirds vote
of the directors present at any reg
ularly called meeting, provided 10
day prior notice in writing shall have
been given to each local organization
of the proposed change.
Approved and recommended May
eS, 1910.
CHARLES NJ. SAMPSON
JAMES A. KELLEY
r. A. CHISHOLM
W. R. PYKE
FRED ID. STANLEY
Committee.
The La Jara chronicle., 1910-06-10
8 Weekly Fashion Chat 5

BY Martha Washington

BY Martha Washington
The new shantungs. used lavishly
Tor tailor-mades, are quite beautiful
In coloring and texture. There is
smart sand shade, which combines
delightfully."- with touches of natter
blue or with reseda green. Then
there are the mauves and vio,ets, so
becoming to both old and young, the
creams, oyster whites. and putty"
.hades-the latter the newest of all
and by far the smartest By putty"
Is meant that particular shade that
The Frenchwoman uses for her race
gown. her travelling rug. and for the
lining of her motor car. 1t is tone
that blends with everything and is
particularly effective when combined
with black or emerald green.
Sleeves
Sleeves fit well upon the shoulders,
but vary in other respects. Some are
tight to the arm below the elbow.
and finish in points over the hand
Others are cut off just above the
elbow and trimmed round, so that the
undersleeve appears to come out in
dependently of the upper part.
Others again. are like avery small
bishop-s,eeve set into a deep cuff;
and yet others are short, reaching
only midway between the wrist and
elbow.
4 For every day wear this summer
very large new kind of sailor hat.
with low crown and the brim rolled
promises to be very fashionable. The
few mode of this sort shown as yet
are simply trimmed either with
piece Of ribbon tightly twisted about
the crown and tied with little bow
on one side, or with cord and
tassel, Sometimes a corteau is stuck
into each side of the ribbon bow
Jewelry
Canoes are coming in again. like
SO many old things that have of late
become new, Corals and seed pears
are other revivals. Corals figure on
evening gowns. and form clasps to
cloaks for evening wear They look
well on the shoulders or on the front
OF the bodice. and sometimes at the
waist of dresses. Gold and brown
ar a favorite mixture, and several
tones of one shade. Even for even
ing gowns brown saluins blend well
with gold thread, and gold filets
are worn in the hair for evening.
The metal is very thin and flexible.
Ut goes on the brow and nape of the
neck, arched over the head, another
bandeau appearing above the Psyche
Knot at the back. Sometimes topaz
or other jewels clasp these head a
dornments.
Waists
Some women have discovered that
they can get a blouse a little dres-
sier than the ordinary lingerie type
that will launder as well as a lawn
waist 1t is of white marquisette,
very soft and quite sheer. 1t comes
in various models and looks especi-
ally smart in the mi itary style, with
little embroidery and crochet but
tons.
Skirts
The Paris skirts are all somewhat
bunchy toward the top, but invari-
ably cling about the feet. This effect
is obtained usually by broad bands of
very heavy embroidery, passemen-
terie or net worked in pearls and
jewels which weigh down the upper
skirt portion and pull it in around the
knees. Sometimes ribbon or strap
of velvet or a sash of chiffon is
substituted. and in this case the
skirt must puff out above the CON
The La Jara chronicle., 1910-06-10

Read The Chronicle and know
everything that is going on in the
community.
The La Jara chronicle., 1910-06-10

None but the best of wines and
whiskeys are sold at the Club Buffet.
A fine line of bottled goods for fam
lily use.
The La Jara chronicle., 1910-06-10

WANTED-Parties having woven
wire stretchers belonging to Murphy
Newcomb Hardware Co. to return
them at once.
The La Jara chronicle., 1910-06-10

Don't bother catching bugs for bait
Get the artificial bugs at Murphy
Newcomb's.
The La Jara chronicle., 1910-06-10
THE SAN LUIS VALLEY
COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION.

Last week We promised to print
the constitution and bylaws of the
new commercial association, organized
at Alamosa two weeks ago. The
constitution and bylaws must be
approved by each separate organiza-
tion before it becomes effective. Here
they are together with the report of
the committee on resolutions for your
approval:
The Comrade. (Winnfield, La.) 1890-1914, 1910-04-15
Petition and Ordinance.
70 the honorable president and members 0:
the police jury OF the parish Of Vim, state
of Louisiana.

70 the honorable president and members 0:
the police jury OF the parish Of VIM, state
of Louisiana.
The petition OF the undersigned property
Taxpayers Of the New Harmony School District
81 theParish ofWinn, as created and defined and
located under and by authority OF the board
o; school directors of the said parish and de-
scribed as TO lows, to-wit:
Embracing Sections II, l8, 49, 20, %, 80, 81, 81
Township II N. r. West and Sections q, %, a.
Is, 49, q, 3d. 3d. IS and all of Sections 81, 49, 49,
lying on the east of Bayou Saline, and being
taxpayers OF said New Harmony School
District, respectfully ask that your honorable
body. acting within and under the authority
conferred upon you by Article 232 Of the Con-
stitution of the State of Louisiana by act 1S1
O, the General Assembly Of the State of Louis
General Assembly Of the State of Louisiana, APP
proved July 10, 1902; by Act Ids OF the General
Assembly Of the State of Louisiana, approved
July 6, 1901; and by Act 1857 of the General AS
senlbly of the State of Louisiana, also ap-
proved on the 9Th day of July 1904, do order
quircd by law, for the purpose Of determining
whether or not a special tax in excess Of the
Constitutional limitation of taxation, provided
by AMI declared in article 232 OF the Constitu-
ton of 1898, shall be levied Oh the property
liable to taxation, within sal New Harmony
Petitioners further pray that Il id election,
so to be held, your honorable y do submit
to vote of the property taxpa" - Of said New
Harmony SchoolDistrict entitl' :! - vote at said
election under the election law" Of the state Of
Louisiana. the following matters. i,,-wt:
First That the object of levyii.u and collect
ing special tax, the levy of which is hereby
prayed for, to be submitted according to law,
is for the purpose OF constructing and furnish
ing public school house in said New Harmony
School District and giving additional support
to the maintenance of the public school.
Second. That the rate Of said special tax
so to be levied annually upon all taxable prop
erty in said New Harmony School District,
shall be five mills on the dollar.
Third. That the length of time for and dur
ing which such special tax is to run and be
levied annually upon all such property subject
to taxation in said New Harmony School Dis
trict shall be five years, beginning witt: IT,"
year 1910.
Wherefore, petitioners pray that said election
be ordered, for the foregoing objects and :..lr-
poses and in conformity with the Consti lion
of this State and the acts of the Legisi.. Cure
thereof on the subject.
Respectfully submitted,
G. NJ. BundEick, A. j. Franks, Sr, 0. j.
Franks, Allen Franks, j. w. Bnndrick, l.. S.
Stroud, T. A. Jackson, G.. .. Bennett, M. S.
Adkins
AN ORDINANCE
On motion, the request Of the petition was
granted, and the following ordinance adopted:
Sec. 1. Be it ordained by the police jury Of
the Parish of VIM, La, in regular session
assembled, That special election be held
throughout New Harmony School District
The Comrade. (Winnfield, La.) 1890-1914, 1910-04-15
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at which there shall he submitted to the prop
erty Taxpayers who are entitled to vote under
tnc election laws Of tI,c STATE OF Louisiana the
question of levying on All the taxable property
IN said HebroU-Willis School District, VIM
Parish, I,a = special tax of i've mills on the
dollar per annum for period of eight years,
commencing with 1910 ard running to 1917, in
cusive. III aid of public schools throughout
said school district, said tax to be levied and
collected according to law.
Sec. 2. BE it further ordained, ETC., That
tho commissioners OF said election shall re-
ceiye the ballots Of all property taxpayers who
are entitled TO vote under the election laws OF
the State of Louisiana. being voters of said
school district, and before depositing same in
the ballot box shall endorse thereon, in the
presence of the voter, the name of the voter
aud amount OF value OF the assessed property
voted for or against the levy of said five mill
tax in al! OF public schools as aforesaid.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, etc, That The
said special election shall be held under the
election laws OF The STATE OF louisiana and at
polling places established by law, and the bal
lots used ii said election shall be printed in
the following form:
"For special ta, Of five mills on the dollar
per arnum for Il period OF eight years, COM
sive. on all taxable property III Hebron Willis
School District III aid Of public schools
throughout said school distlict.''
against special tax Of five mills on the
dollar per annum for period Of eight years,
commencing in 1910 and running to 1917 inclu
sive, on all taxable property in Hebron Willis
School District in aid of the public schools in
said school district
Sec. 4. l5e it further ordained, ETC., That the
Board of Supervisors of Election Of VIM Par
ish be and they are hereby requested to APP
point commissioners and clerks to serve at said
polling places, and to give due notice of the
| time md place of holding said election to the
President of the Police Jury, who shall prom
| ulgate said election in accordance with law.
Sec.5 Be it further ordained, etc., That this
ordinance and the annexed petition Of taxpay
crs be published in the official journal OF the
! parish for full thirty clear days prior to hold
| ing of said election, and this ordinance shall
take effect from and after the date Of it's pass
| sg". u. b. WILLIAMS, President.
S. NJ ABEL. Clerk.
The Comrade. (Winnfield, La.) 1890-1914, 1910-04-15
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