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Imperial Valley press., 1910-01-15
PROSPECTS FOR WATER WORKS

Recent have justified the selection of committee of citizens advise the City Trustees the matter of acquiring and installing water system in the city of E Centro To that committees vigilance and fidelity to its trust the city indebted for the check given the selfish and sinister influences that began manifest themselves the project preached and forced into the when control of the expenditure of public funds taken from them The citizens of Fl knew what they about when they appointed the committee and the committee has had good and sufficient for the ad vice it has given to the board of trustees.
 be quite plain those who attempted hold up city that the citizens E Cenro determined have municipal water works to have them constructed without and port the Advisory Committee absolutely it's conclusions in its refusal make the slightest concession of public interest to prejudice private profit Details of the proposed system matters to be settled by the majority of the board of trustees with the advice of the committed
 There believe that there be further delay in giving the people opportunity to the question of is suing bonds for construction of works Trustee Pearson appears recognize the right of the people of the city insist that he shall aside his personal preferences and their wishes and there apparent for questioning the sincerity of his declaration of purpose expedite the pro- je The of Trustee Backnton reluctant surrender public opinion not such inspire confidence in the of his conversion but Pearson keeps tending to ensae him in the good opinion of his fellow citizens the ttude of Conkngs man Friday is of little consequence
Imperial Valley press., 1910-01-15
DREAMS, IDLE DREAMS

Upon nothing substantial than idle gossip the Caezco paper bases statements that misleading to farmers and nJu ious in their indirect effects upon the industry of Imperial Valley The oreaqs OI u.o paper aioy childish Some sad 1 been told Jnal a Dg OI40.4= the editor guessed that it must any of somewhere or other. Now tairbank Company dngenuousy that his first statement to that effect says that has decided back the cotton the Imperial Valley to the fullest extent"
 The which this foosfnes has msed farmers is shown in the papers boast that it's idle tale has aroused the interest of big rance who delaying the seeding of 1000 barley until they hear from the Fairbank Company "f that concen says the Chronicle Twill advance $lO guarantee per pound for the product and guarantee the labor supply this 1000 will be bed prepared and planted to cotton"
 One Of the ranches appears has written to the company and " receive telegram by wire few days, and the wire win decide the farmers whether to plant barley wait for cotton
 There has been the slightest reason to suppose that the Fabank any other would advance money to any such terms those stated and is than foolish for newspaper accept and publish such stuff without nyes gaon Doubtless growers will be able to get advances on their reasonable business terms but that espon sipe person will contract buy cotton advance at l5 cents pound is idle dream.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-01-15
VANISHING MILLIONAIRES

At a meeting of the cotton-growers last week. Mr. Ash, protesting be the agent of capitalists millions in Imperial Valley cotton made gerng proposals to the and persuaded of them that there something than hot his talk He said the phanthropc pluocra wanted advance $0 without interest the growers and tract to take their crop the extent of half bale to the 15 cents pound and $0 for the seed If they should fail to buy the cotton B they would forfeit the of $10 to the grower Mr. Ash produced credentials evil dence that he represented He just talked He said his principal Mr. James, would be in Ell Cenro Wednesday meet the and close the a and he gave verbal reference to Los Angeles bank The appointed committee to meet Mr. James and cnh the good thing And that the last that has heard of Mr. Ash and his lonares
 The Angeles bank confesses that knows not Mr. Ash did keep appointment with Mr. Loftus in Los An gees, and Mr. James has shown up in Ell Centro.
 When Mr. Ash first appeared he represented himself agent of Memphis that proposed acquire large tract of land and plant cotton The Memphis people did speculate in cotton and did not wish to buy Later Mr. Ash to have represented controlling the bagatee of $3O0O0O OO0 Next he the advance agent of the EngsAmercan Cotton Company whatever that be- and presumably he the Thigh official of the Farban Company" discovered by the Caexco paper the of backing the cotton industry of Imperial Valley with untold millions
 Mr. Ash evidently enjoys talking when he find good listen and he appears had right good time in the Valley He has sailed away in a balloon filled with hot air.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-01-15

take the farm away from him and give it to you as a reward for your predatory activity"
 In seven years the settlers of this valley have spent something like $200,- 900 in building schools. In the same time they have been compelled by the Land Office because of glaring defects in the land laws, to spend $300, ,000 to defend their farms and homes against the attacks of black mailing and speculative contestors, Are they to be subjected to these raids indefinitely while the so-called fraud cases drag their interminable length through the courts?
 Clearly a qualified entryman, who takes an assignment however tainted by the false affidavit of an original locator, reclaims the land, complies in every particular with the requirements of the law pays the government for the land and fulfills the real purpose of the land laws, does not defraud the government. His good faith and his useful works should be deemed a cure of any fraud in the original en- try to which he was not a party. This it is common sense and essential jus tice to- the men who have transform ed a grim desert into a fertile garden and added millions to the wealth of the nation
 If, however, the Congress of the United States may legislate only with the consent and advice of department clerks, it is well to have that gener- ally understood so that we may go about the business of abolishing Con gross as a superfluous and function less organ, mere vermiform appen- dix of government.
 No doubt by the time Congress is ready to consider any new bills, the cases in Los Angeles will have ceas- ed to be an obstacle (even imaginary 10 Legislation for the relief of our valley settlers, and I know you will do all you cap to obtain careful con -ideration of the matter by the In lerior Department I do not need to tell you how much the people of the desert need your aid and how appre- oiative they are.for the active interest you have always taken in their af- fairs. We all feel sure you will do the best you can for us, and va rely upon your judgment experience, and better knowledge of the ways of Wash ipgton 10 obtain the best. results that conditions will permit.
 Yours truly,
 ALLEN KELLY.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-01-15
BAND ELECTION

The Fl Centro Concert Band held it's election of officers on Thursday night. F. W. Waite was elected pres ident; Charles Witt, secretary, E. A.. Perkiss, treasurer; R. P. Moore, bus mess manager, and H. A. Richardson, director. The band will give dance in Blackinton HallF on the night of Washingtons birthday. The organiz- ation has been making fine progress the past month and is now prepared to fill engagements to furnish music at any point in Imperial Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-01-15
TUNING UP THE MACHINE

The insurgents and the machine lined up for fight in Washington and President Taft to have placed himself at the head of the machine forces by espousg Cannonsm the policy of his administration and serving notice Congressman that rebel against the rule of Uncle Joe will be accorded consideration The inference that the Congressman who will trade his convictions patronage will be taken into inevitable The dismissal of Pnchot foreshadowed when the President whewahed Banger and Pncho doubtless n tended force the when he wrote the letter that served for his removal.
 On the surface the in Washington is between party fac ons but the real conflict between the people and the nterests and significant that the notoousy representing the gentlemen o whom Providence in it's wisdom has ntrusted the business interests of the country exng loudly the dismissal of the who stands for the policy of conservation of national resources for the benefit of the people.
 Mr. Taft elected because the people assured that he would carry out the Roosevelt policies without kicking perpetual setting vocferou fireworks and the people have been waiting patiently for indication of fument of promise Perhaps when Mr. Taft finishes the job of tuning the party machine he remember why he elected
Imperial Valley press., 1910-01-15
CANTALOUPE TALK Communication

Editor of the Press, Sir:
 With the revival of 'cantaluope talk and of the profit, or alck thereof in the business for the season of 1909, the figures representing the returns as made by the Crutchfield & Wool folk firm, operating at Fl Centro and Calexico, will prove of interest to past and possible future cantaloupe grow CTS.
 For this season, at this time, it would seem that the distributors of the North end of the valley, Brawley and the Mesquite Lake districts, have so carefully planned that the bulk of the crop there will be grown by Japanese. Even the Japanese, for merly at Heber have removed in a body to the North end. That the Heber Japs received not only better prices by cash bonus per acre, some thing no white grower has yet re- ceived, may have influenced this move.
 For the Fl Centro district returns 70 the grower on gross selling price with only freight, refrigeration and commission out, the cash income of the grower per crate was:
 Ponies, ................. 6S J Ju4HDo9' ''''''' 'o- Special' .............,..........71
 The whole averaging per crate for The entire season, 62 cents for all izes.
 For CaleMco net prices were as fol- lows:
 andarjs ....................,..94 -Iu--. ....,.......... ................l- l- auboa, ............................46 Specials" ........................G1 Two Thirds, ......................77
 An average met per craie of deci-
 ai fraction less than 75 cents on all zes. Under the head of Specials" were odd packs due to occasional =hOr,ale in regular size crates, these being Standard melons packed in pony crates and Jumbos packed in Standard crates
 The difference Of the showing in fa- vor of El Cenuo is only attributable 10 The fact that at Calexico the old yetem of field packing was contin- aed while a. Fl Cntro above 90 per cent of be pack was done at the as- ociaHon shipping shed under the di- rection O, competent and unbiased inspectors
 Throughout the entire shipping sea- on original account sales were on Glo at the office open to the inspec- 'ion of all growers This was fea- flre inaueurated by this firm and proved 10 be highly appreciated
 The above figures were compiled from original account sales received here and verified from individual statements Throughout the season a cash advance of 30 cents per crate on all sizes and grades was paid daily crates and paper being furnished and the cost guaranteed 10 the grower
 El Centro. Jan 10, 1910.
 GROWER
Imperial Valley press., 1910-01-15

That flying machine will abolish naves is wildly mprob able but the ships of the air deprive the trust and industries of the virtual monopoly of the gng privilege that they have enjoyed long and protab held that free trade theory but pedent only universal policy and the flying ship make universal in spite of tariffs and custom houses
Imperial Valley press., 1910-01-15

Samuel B. Zimmer has opened his office in the Taylor building at El CentrO.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-01-15
LAND OFFICE DELAYS
 RELIEF TO SETTLERS

Continued from page D
Imperial Valley press., 1910-01-15

ALLEN KELLY,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-11
Railway Station
Employees Meet.

Portland. Me-. May lo.-About so
delegates from all parts of New Eng
land attended the annual convention TO-
day of the Railway Station EMPLOYEES.
of which p. ]. Coyle of Boston is grand
president They represented fully 5000
members who now comprise the organi-
cation and who are employees of the Bos-
ton & Maine and Name Central rail
roads. Tomorrow Thomas +. Fardy. Jr.
of Boston, the New England representa-
tive of the American Railroad Employees
and Investors Association, which has
headquarters in Chicago. will address
the members. TIE question of extend.
ing the work SO that employees of other
railroads may join the association will
be discussed.
The session this afternoon was de-
voted to the hearing of reports of officers
and committees and this evening there
was a smoke talk at local. hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-11
OAKLAND.
Oakland High and Wins
low High This Afternoon.
District Sunday School Con-
vention Held in Sidney.
Entertainments, Personal Mention
And Other Local News.

Mrs C. f. A. Winslow went to Au-
gusta Tuesday to visit Mrs. Lester
Andrews, who is in the hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. George Vinegar went
to Belgrade Tuesday, to visit Mrs.
Martha Gleason.
Mrs. Warren Longley returned to
her home in Fairfield Tuesday, after a
visit with Mrs. Chas. Lord.
Guy Spaulding of Belgrade is visit
ing Mr. and Mrs. William Atwood.
DIR. c. Fl. Witherell. who has been
confined to his home on Church street
for the past week. is reported better.
Charles Lord returned from Lake
Moxie Tuesday, after a short business
"trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. L. Damon ana
daughter Francis. returned to their
home in Pittsfield Tuesday, after
visit with Mr. and Mrs. George Allen.
Word has been received here from
Alanson SAllngs, that he has reached
Chicago and has started course IN
the Boody Bible school Mr. Skillings
will study for an evangelist. Ills
many friends in town wlsh MIN sue
cess in his new undertaking.
The Oakland High school baseball
team will cross bats at O'CLOCK thls
afternoon with Winslow High on the
home grounds. This is sure to be an
interesting game for the teams are
well matched.
Grade VI will hold a sale and Arbor
ID itertairnent in Memorial hall
Friday evening.
The Oakland District Sunday school
convention. consisting of the Sunday
schools of Oakland, Sidney, Belgrade
and Rome, was held in the Baptist
church, River road, Sidney, Tuesday.
A addresses were made by Rev. Mr..
ffessey of the Methodist church, Oak
iand, Rev. c. E. Hazeltine of the Bap-
tlst church. Oakland and Rev. A. l..
1errlsh of the Free Baptist church.
oakland Papers by Mrs. Amos E.
MONIES and Mrs. +. H. Leech were
read.
\ meeting OF the Board of Trade will
be held at 730 this evening Business
of. importance is on hand and all mem
bers are requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-11
Strongest of Acts at Opera House.

They don't amount to much for size,
these little yellow men at the Opera
house, but they are punches of finely
tempered steel springs. not muscle
bound but as smooth as babies This
Japanese troupe of acrobats, without
any visible effort, juggle each other
around like rubber balls. In the spin
ming and juggling of the barrel, keep
ing time to the music with their feet
while in an inverted position, they
introduce an element of comedy
that is pleasing. Their scenic
eHects and the splendor OF their
scenic effects and the splendor of their
rich oriental costumes, gives a pic
turesque effect, that enhances their
act. Another acrobatic team. purely
American in, style, differing radically
from the Japs, with understandable
humor. are Brooks and Kingman
Their act is laughable, because of the
apsurditles on the mat and stunts that
at one minute has been twisted in in
conceivable shapes. that are danger
ousiy dimcult to get away with, but
they 90 II so seemingly easy and grace
ful, that applause cannot be denied
them.
You don't want to miss Jack Davis
and Cora Merrill, styled unique En-
tertainers," for they give you action
every inch of the way, with racy,
humorous, spicy saying and local hits.
They are there with the singing and
character portrayals. You can't help
but like them, and you'll like the new
pictures today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-11
CLINTON.

Frank Clifford, on the Ridge road, has
sold his farm to parties from Unity.
Mrs. Frank Clifford was called tc
Skowhegan Monday by the sudden deatf
Of pr uncle
MRS. L. L. Bessie and Mrs. Marie Mar
tin have been in Boston.
Miss Edna Holt, who is at work in
ire dental rooms Of Dr. Miller in Fair
field is at home for short vacation.
Miss Mildred Cook of Waterviile has
been visiting Mrs. Arthur Richardson.
Miss Sadie Simson of Augusta visit
ed Miss Diana Wall over Sunday.
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church Will serve Japanese supper in
the vestry Thursday, May IL.
Cecil Goodrich has moved from Fort
Fairfield and is occupying the house
vacated by Scott Burns.
Mrs NJ e. Mace and daughter Miss
Bertha, spent last week with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. w. /. Cain. They have gone
this week to visit relatives in Brooks.
Mr. and Mrs. Will MARI Of the Ridge
road spent Monday in Fairfield with
their son.
Tom Ward mas returned from trip
to Portland.
a Number in town have been bav;na
the mumps.
About 40 from Clinton attended,
Canaan Grange one evening last weal-
and report a most pleasant time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-11

ed bunting and lastly decorated pooths
fer the ladies in charge put IN many
hard hours Tuesday in preparation Ev'
erything>will be ready for visitors "heh
the doors open this afternoon. All man
ner of articles will be found III Tue
booths and an efficient corps OF "ai'ei
viii be on hand 10 look after the heeos
of the people.
In the evening at o'clock one
farce. 1.-The Old Maids CLUB WIZ y.
pre- scented by members of the PARISH
is a most laughable affair ana s,ou.o
not be missed this evening. On ihui
day evening in conjunction Win Inc
sale vaudeville entertainment WI. De
given, consisting of vocal ana ms,
mental selections and recitatlons' "a o1'
minute sketch will also be
odd Sweethearts of Mine
The fair will close Frlday es''i'..,
with a grand ball under the dlrectioh VI
the Young men. Everybody rs eord'aiiy
invited to visit the Armory during '"e
hours of the fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-11
FAIRFIELD,
Two More Citizens Are
Taken Away by Death.
Or. N. R. Weber Passed Away
Monday Funeral Today.
James Oliver Died Tuesday...Fu-
neral to Be Held Thursday.

The Lawrence High school will play
Good Will High this afternoon on the
school grounds, weather permitting.
The Methodist VeStry will be open
this afternoon for the sale of fancy
articles, and supper will be served at
the usual hour $50 to Z. A fine en-
tertainment. consisting of musical and
literary selections will follow the sup
per.
Rev. r. A. Rich, pastor of the MethO-
dist church. was in Augusta Tuesday
on business. He was accompanied by
Mrs. Rich. From Augusta they went
to winthrop and came up in their au-
tomobile.
j. c. Byrnes will leave today for a
short visit at his home at Ware, Mass,
and from there he will go to Washing
ton, D.. c., where he will visit his
brother, Dr. Byrnes. Mr.. Byrnes will
be away for several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Pratt of Hinckley
have been in town for few days visit
ing their daughter, Mrs. Harry E.
Pratt
Capt. w. r. Kreger of the Edward j.
Lawrence. who has been at his home
here for few days, left Monday for
Portland, where his vessel is in wait
ing. He was accompanied by james
l.. Rich, who will make the trip to
Norfolk. Va.
. DIR. f. G.. Hooper has returned from
a stay of several weeks at his camp
at Franklin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-11
rank c. Wise,
szn# 227 Water Street, Gardiner.

of this town. died Tuesday at the home
of James Grant on Main street Mr..
Oliver had been in failing health for a
number of years, but was only confined
to his bed for the past two weeks. Mr..
Oliver had been a familiar figure on
our streets for many years, and was
for a long time engaged in the fish
business. He was member of E. p.
Pratt Post, G. a. R., having enlisted in
co. c, 18th Me. Reg. For several years
lie had been in Bingham and only came
back to Fairfield short time ago. Mr..
Oliver was Il member of the Methodist
church, and was constant attendant
While his health permitted him. The
funeral will be held from the church
at 10 A. M. Thursday in charge of the
pastor. Rev. Z. A. Rich
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-11

An elevator is 10 be installed in
Gray & Hildreth's store on Water
street, Gardiner. At the present time
the firm has not been able to use the
floor space of the second and third
floors above the street as all the
goods stored there had to be carried
up by hand With the elevator in
stalled the floor space will be in
creased over one-t third of its present
capacity. The elevator is to run
from the basement up to the upper
floor. 1t will be controlled by a
motor and will be up-to-date in
every respect. The w. f. Emberee
Company of Boston is to install il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-11
HANCOCK
SARGENTVlLLE.

Mrs. Susan Grindle, who has spent the
winter with her daughters in Portland
has returned home.
Miss Edith Eaton has returned from
Auburndale. Mass, where she has passed
several months.
Mrs. Clara Bowden is home, after Wis
ting her daughters in Medield, Mass.
Herbert Henry and Raymond Grindlt
md Herbert Hooper are employed on the
steamer J. T. Morse.
The prolonged wet weather is delaying
'arming. Many improved the warn
weather early in April to plant some OF
their crops. Archer Bayard planted pea
md lettuce JAN % The lettuce appeared
April and the peas two days later, ant
lave suffered no injury from the late
frostS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-11

There was no boat from Boston
Tuesday and it came about in such a
way that the steamship company was
unable to get q boat here and had to
cancel the trip. The city of Cam
den" of the Boston and Bangor line
met with a slight accident in Boston
and so the City of Bangor" was TAX
en- from the Kennebec division to run
to Bangor. The City of Rockland'
was to have been sent to Gardiner but
the u. S. steamboat inspectors looked
her over and found something wrong
and held her up for repairs which
could not be completed in time for the
trip to be made to this city. The
Rockland will make the trip here
Thursday as usual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-11

Alcohol is the best known preserva-
tive of medical compounds. and the
average proprietary medicine contains
from 10 to 229t. which is the small
est possible amount to preserve the in
gradients. while the average doctors
prescription contains from $50 to 500.
Such standard, preparations as
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound contain but 1870. and they even
put the Compound up in tablet form.
which the over-sc'npulous woman,
VINO objects to alcohol in any degree.
NAV use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-11
LAND PATENT GRANTED.
Widow Holds Title Under Warrant Of
Soldier in Revolutionary War.

Greeley, Colo. May 10.-A land
patent granted on a warrant which
was given to a widow of a soldier in
the Revolutionary war was recorded
here recently for the first time. The
patent is on land seven miles west of
Platteville and bears the signature of
President Andrew Johnson. In 1855
Elizabeth Chadbourne was granted
the privilege OF taking up 100 acres at
any place in the United States. be-
cause her husband, Simeon Chad
bourne, had been a corporal in the
Revolutionary war. She ASSIGNED the
warrant to Israel Claiborne and he
gave it to George Laes in 1se5. The
latter filed on the land near Platte
vile.