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The Newark journal., 1910-12-16

late evenings: but after dinner cheer fully dons kitchen apron and helps with giant plum pudding and other Christmas preparation that yearly is repeated in honor of old England and the home left behind when there was made search for fortune in the rich land of America. These are just two instances, the one quite commonplace, unheros, but you may pick up few for yourself by eavesdropping A bit in your shopping; observing among the buyers the many shop girls purchasing toys and silver "pusher," ehildren's gloves And sweater. or gray dress for nanny, muffier for daddy.
 UT course there is any number of pert, incompetent girls that wait on hapless customers. rather keep hap less customers waiting, but they have been pictured with enough frequency, this sort repeatedly held up as typical, thereby obscuring the virtues of the many worthy ones following the pro fession of waiting on" For some time past l have been gathering data, ma king experiment; and have found 1t the rule rather than exception that courtesy meeNN with courtesy Soft and fair go far in A day" not only on highway but in the miles of space in huge department store.
 man said to me recently. How little of church IS brought into tine Christmas of today" And how sadly true this is-"church" in this connec ttdM standing for whatsoever things are lovely. whatsoever things are good. of full Import to all religions. And bully ing and bullyragging a shop-girl at this season seems about as far from lovely and good" as one may wander. Put yourself in her place. remember ing previous failures of your own when bodily weariness snapped strained nerves, broke down boise.
 Ye gods and little fishes, in what condition Is the shop-girl to enjoy" Christmas! l am sure if were she all l would ask of good Saint Nicholas would be dark. airy room far, far away from people (from man, and es pecially woman) great soft bed where I could stretch out long and wide; silence and sleep forever and
The Newark journal., 1910-12-16

than the regretted O. Henry that the shop-girl most stands in need of the strength of Hercules. the heroism of Joan of Arc. the truthfulness and othz CT singular eIcellencies of Una, the patience of Job Think what it must mean from eight to six, or eight to ten, as the case may be, to face and serve the rattled throngs that are now surgtng through the shops. think of the strain on endurance and nerve, en temper and manners. The wonder is not that she often comes up to the de mands on her, but that she ever does
 Some of the veterans, survivors of many hard-fought Christmas battle fields. are maryels; may be seen at fag-end of day still alert, though dr0op- ingly so; still clear headed. though with conscious effort, still with cour- teous attitude in their serving, though those they serve have lost the last shred of any politeness with which they may have started out
 Compare the manners of some spoiled darling. some indulged, arro- gant child of wealth, with the dignity and patience and sweetness often shown by the girl behind the counter The one self-centered, of most restrict Sed vision. captious. petty; the other seh-effacing. far-seeing, charitable, big. Caleb in search of wife might we'll pursue his quest along the aisles of the big stores. find womanly Ideal standing there behind the counter.
 They are not all caricatures of fash ion, with hair tortured into latest ex. aggeration, frocks cheap copies of showy splendors: not all more given to powder and rouge than to soap and water And in the attainment Of the so highly,desirable neatness and trim. ness heroism again has to come to the fore, 1t is no easy matter after long hours of labor to labor more. take pains for personal cleanliness, sew and darn when eyes are heavy, back Is aching Heroines every one of them that make good show.
 know girl in a fashionable candy shop that every other night washes and irons that she may be presentable the next day Her moderate wage is the chief part of the family support. there is not enough money for enough blouses to last the week. and so the midnight laundrying Is done as a mat ter of course. But how pretty and sweet and fresh the girl does manage to look in her snowy white and well brushed black; much better dressed she seems to me. than the woman of fuss and feathers
 What little mothers they are lot of them, simple affectionate. domestic creatures though so often character ized as vain, shallow. foolishly am. bilious. thinking only of dress and dates. l know one girl that worked in one of the department stores which keep open evenings at Christmas time who the night before Christmas did not leave the store until midnight then after travelling an hour on the street cars to her home stayed uD hours to trim wonderful Christmas tree for the children of the family. the bunch of little ones the poor seem al ways to have with them. know an. other girl that at this season goes G0wn unusually early mornings to ar range "sto1h, comes home ua.sua.ly
The Newark journal., 1910-12-16

forever. No dreams to disturb that sleep; no vision of past haggling, no vision of wearisome exchanges" 10 come
 But the reality is long way from this that would ask. Do you suppose such s proud wage earner as she would be content to let Christmas day go by without displaying wealth and power? No, every dependent in the household must partake Of her bounty. every pensioner be given good proof of what 1t means to have her dress up and go down town every day Moth ing of niggard is the shop-girI at Christmas. she is as much a Lady Bountiful as any millionairess of them all.
 What creature Hercules. 8 Joan of Arc. a Una, Job" and Lady Bountiful on eight dollars and less week,
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The Newark journal., 1910-12-16
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' an excellent short story published not long ago, 0. Henry gave to his shop-girl heroine a colossal char. acter, emphasized that in her were combined the notable attributes Of Hercules, Joan of Arc, Una, Job and Lit tie Red Riding Hood And at this season of the glad Christ mas days s-it easily might seem 10 a less sym nat h etIc person
The Newark journal., 1910-12-16
Boiled.

How can your firm beat our com. pany? We sell the only absolutely burglar proof safes made"
 "Ha-ha' We sell cashier-prcof safes.
The Newark journal., 1910-12-16

Charles Mosby, of BatesviIle, has made special arrangements with Santa Claus, and he expects to be on hand with full supply of Watches, Jewellery and all kinds of Xmas Novelties. All the cheap grades of watches, we'll as the finest. Special prices for the Holidays. Come see what we can do for you
The Newark journal., 1910-12-16

Cut out this ad and bring it along; it is good for a cup of delicious Hot Chocolate at our Soda Fountain :: ::
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19
TEACHERS ARE HERE
Successful Session of Imperial County Institute Closes Today at
 EI Centro.

The most successful session of the Imperial County Teachers Institute yet held in Imperial County closes its labors today at El Centro From the first day the institute has been well attended, eighty teachers participat- ing in educational work have been in daily attendance
 The programme as previously pub lished in The Press was followed, and each day presented features of deep interest to school workers. Prof. J.. D. Carr, Superintendent of Schools of Imperial County, was very fortunate in securing men of note in the educa- tional world to assist him in this in stitute. Hugh J. Baldwin, Superin- tendent of Schools of San Diego Coun- ty, and formerly having the Imperial Valley territory under his jurisdiction; Mark Keppel, Superintendent of Schools of Los Angeles County, and Prof. Adrian, of the Santa Barbara puDliC SCuOOIS, nave Ue6u presenting daily lectures and participating in the general discussions; and John Fran cis, principal of the Los Angeles Poly technic High School, was present dur ing the day which the institute spent in Imperial, and gave a stirring ad- dress.
 Lack of space prevents The Press giving a more extended account of this institute, but it voices the gen. eral sentiment of the county teachers when it says the week has been a highly profitable one, and the teachers have enjoyed their sojourn here, while they have been warmly welcomed by the citizens.
 One of the social features of this institute was a reception rendered the visitors by a company of young men of El Centro. The teachers were also given reception at Imperial, on We'd nesday evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19
LOCAL RAILROAD NEWS
Grading on New Line Extends Two Miles Easterly From FL
 Centre.

The Southern California Construc- tion Company, which has the contract for grading the railroad from Fl Gen. trO to the easterly banks of New Riv- CT, has been making good progress. The grading is now completed to a point two miles westerly from Fl Cen tro Balies G. Walker, manager of the construction company, expects to have more than three miles of grading cOm- pleted by the last of the present month, and has no doubt the entire grading will be finished to New Riv- CT, a distance of nine miles, within ninety days from the beginning of the work
 The El Centro railroad yards pre- sent particularly businesslike ap- pearance Besides the regular traf- fc, which always keeps the yards well filled with teams and men, a gang of about 160 MeXicans has been side tracked here with their living cars, and they are employed in relaying the val ley track with heavy steel and in con- structing new sidetracks.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19
COMPENSATED FOR INJURIES

E. M. Chapman, who one year ago this week was thrown under a train in the Fl Centro railroad yards and had his leg shattered, has just got out of the railroad hospital at San Francisco where he had to go for sur cal treatment after leaving the Los Angeles hospital. In settlement for his injuries MT. Chapman has re- ceived from the Holton Inter- Urban Railroad a tract of forty acres of land, with water stock south of Holtville, and he may locate on this property He was in El Centro yesterday on his way to inspect the property.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19

Centro, where he has been spending several weeks while recovering from an attack of pneumonia. Mir Ander- son is lecturer and reader, and may appear before Imperial Valley audien- ces before leaving the valley.
 x x x
 John D. and Tracy Davis have as their guests their mother and sister, Mrs. Ruth A. Davis and Miss Ruth Davis, who come from Salem, New Jersey.
 x * x
 D. E. Goodin is now in the city. He will visit MT. and Mrs. H. M. Potter for a month.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVoR RALLY

A general Christian Endeavor rally will be held in the Holt Opera House at o'clock tomorrow afternoon by the Imperial County Christian En- deavor Union. Paul Brown, State Field Secretary, and J. P. Wells. State General Secretary, will be present. These two men are well known by Christian workers throughout the State, and each will speak at this rally.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19
DEATHS

Casey-March 6, at Monrovio, Mrs. , P. Casey, aged A years. Mrs. Casey esided with her husband on a ranch lear Brawley for the past four years, hd recently went to Monrovia hoping 7 benefit her health. She had been
 , invalid for the past year. Funeral
 frvices were held at Pomona, the
 hce of. interment.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19
MARRIAGES

R'rewitt- -Bonkasky-March 16, at Fl |9bntro, Lloyd M. Prewitt and Minnie 4. Bonkasky, both residents of Cal Bxico. < x x Clark -Jonnson-March 15, at Im- lperial, Claude N. Clark and Sarah 9della Johnson, both residents of Im- Iperial.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19
bows NEW BUSINESS AGENT

JThe Imperial County Farmers Un- pn has engaged Albert K. Taylor to let as it's business agent at Los An |ele5s. He will have offices in the |archants' Trust Building. It is ex-
 ecaed that the Coachella Valley Far befs' Union will unite with the I'm
 k efrial Valley Union, in the sale of it's Ifeducts through this office.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19
1.-THE WAGES OF SIN"

Regular services of the State street Christian Church will be held tomor- row in the Holt Opera House. At the evening service the pastor, Rev Sum- ner T. Martin, will preach on the theme of "The Wages of Sin"
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19
FL cENrRo REGISTRATION

Three hundred and seventy five have registered in Fl Centro since the op- ening of the Great Register It is thought that fully 800 voters within the municipality will be registered by the close of this registration.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19

WANTED-To exchange lot 2, block 21, Townsite of Brawley, for lot of equal value in El Centro. Ardress w. T. Avera, S35 Logan avenue, San
 Diego, C.l. 47-4t
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19
BIRTHS

Mitchell-March 3, to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mitchell, of Brawley, daughter.
 + x < Starr-March 12, to MT. and Mrs. Stanley Starr, in Imperial, a son.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19
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[ FL cENTRo LOCALS
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Joseph Metzler, Los Angeles cap italist, who has numerous land invest ments throughout Southern California, was an El Centro visitor this week, and may make land purchases here. He had not been in Imperial valley for five years, and greatly marveled at the advancement
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 D. w. Hutchinson, formerly one of the proprietors of a cigar stand in El Centro, has returned to this city after an absence of several months, and has accepted a position with the Peoples Abstract Company.
 x x *
 Mrs. T. M. McNamara came down from Los Angeles to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with her husband, who was the host at the celebration given at Brawley on Thursday evening.
 x * x
 w. Hatton, who recently sold the Horseshoe restaurant, and R. M. Da- vies, who recently sold the El Centro meat market, have gone to the new town of Taft.
 X x *
 Alex R. Fraser, one of the original promoters of Ocean Park, came to the valley Tuesday morning to spend several days looking after property interests here.
 x * *
 Mrs. c. J. Anderson, of San Fran cisco, has joined her husband at Fl
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19
WATER IN THE RIVER

Mean daily gage heights and dis charges of the Colorado River at Yu- ma, Arizona, for the week ending
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19

WANTED-200 head hogs, feeders, weighing about 125 pounds. w. c.
 Whitescarver 35-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19

FOR RENT-160 acres improved land,
 ? miles north of Fl Centro, on terms
 to suit. Inquire of J. w. Colson, Fl
 CentrO. 50-3t
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19

WANTED-To secure an expert can-
 taloupe grower for foreman. H. c.
 Griswold. 41-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19
Classified AdVertiSen1e
 
WAN ED.

WANTED-I want loan of 5000 on patented land and water stock. Ad- dress box 393, El Centro. 48-3t*
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19

FOR SALE-Good Fish Bros. wagon, not much used, $50. Also good gen. tie mare, 1000 lbs. Will work drive or ride, $75. R. l.. Glasby, Heber.
 4q- 2t*
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19
FOR RENT

 FOR RENT-Land for cotton F. J. | Eddy, near Silsbee. 50-2t* |
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Gasoline range; three
 burner, in good condition, used IS months. Cost new $25; price $10. Inquire Mrs. Nichols, Broadway, house next to Date canal. 10-2t*
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19

FOR RENT - Cotton land. H. o.
 SissOn. 49-4t
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19
INE ROOTED BLACKBERRY VINES

-D - - ' I11D ID I1IA - AIl I-4I w T IN LlO almost seedless, very prolific and sweet; two crops in summer. Red and black Logans, very fine. soc a doz., or $3.OO per 100. Frank Thurston, 216 Water street. Santa Cruz, Cal. 5O-3t*
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19

burner, in good condition, used IS months. Cost new $25; price $1O. Inquire Mrs. Nichols, Broadway, house next to Date canal. 10-2t* FOR SALE-Good Fish Bros wagon, not much used $50 Also good gen. or ride, $75. R. L. Glasby, Heber.
 49-2t* FOR SALE-Milo maize in head. H. o. Sisson, Fl Centro. 49-2t FOR SALE-At a good discount for cash a credit of $200 with the I'm perial (alley Improv ement Go. Good for face value applying on any con- pany property in Imperial. Need the money more than lots. Owner, Box 417, Fl Centro. 38-tf FOR SALE-One 2-burner gasoline range with Oven in good condi- tiOn. Mrs. w. R. Carey, cor. 7th and Broadway. 44-tf FOR sALE-3OO tons baled alfalfa hay. miles northeast of Fl Gen. tro, at market price. Wm. Brown 44-tf sFOT CASH FOR NO. 1 WATER STOCK at H. c. Griswold's office
 41-tf FOR sALE-Assignment of relin- quishment of so acres of land west of New river. Three annual proofs made. Price $25 per acre. Inquire of H, A. F. Miller, Imperial 43-tf FOR SALE-Forty acres, all in bar ley, quarter mile north of Melo- land Siding $100 per acre. J. D. Carrere, Meloland Calf. 49-tf FOR sALE-Thirty frst-class dairy COWS, miles nOrthvtest of HoltviIle on the Robinson ranch. Henderson Bros, Holtville, Calf. 49-2t& FOR SALE-Fine improved 20-acre tract within city limits of Fl Centro House, carriage, wagon and harness shed, four stall stable, COW shed, two poultry sheds and yard, extra large corrals; all fenced and cross-fenced. 13 acres alfalfa, acres straight barley, assorted fruit trees & vines. Terms: $5,000 cash, $3,000 in one and two years. Address D. D. Law renee, El Centro. 41-tf FOR SALE-5 acres in Adams Tract, cheap for cash. South half of lot "A. Address Box 135, Silsbee Cal 45-tt OR SALG-We have for sale 400 head of dairy cattle, consisting of the finest herd ever brought to the Im- perial Valley. Prices and terms are right. Crawford and Davis, Fl Cen tro. 24-tf SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CON- tracting, Grading and Construction Company of Brawley, Cal, will grade and construct your canals. Balies G. Walker, Pres. and Mgr.
 0O tF
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19

H. c. GRISWOLD HAS MONEY TO
 LOAN at present on houses and lots in El Centro, in addition to his
 farm loans. 39-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19

FIRST CLASS PHOTOS at moderate
 prices is our motto. Weipert, East
 Ninth street Imperial. 35-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19
MISCELLANEOUS.

SORGHUM SEED, COLEMAN VA RIETY-Personally grown, new crop wonderfully productive; 15 to 25 tons green fodder can be cut per acre; unsurpassed for summer dairy pasture or dry fodder purposes;
 great fattening feed for stock, cat tie, sheep and hogs; makes superior ensilage; syrup of the finest qual- ity and flavor. It is easy to grow and a natural product of a hot eli mate. It quickly reclaims land from salt and alkali. Sample and price on request. J. w. Hart, Brawley, Cal. Phone 94O Brawley. 5O-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19

FOR SALE-Milo maize in head. H.
 O. Sisson, Fl Centro 49-2t
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19

LAND LEVBLLING-Is my business. Raw land levelled bordered, ditch
 ed and put in shape for water on
 the best terms. See or address A. C. DOminguez, Silsbee, 27-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19

DRUE c. HARRINGTON, Land Grader.
 Assessment work in all parts of Val
 ley a speciality. Imperial 5z-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19
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Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19

gage heights discharges
 Project Engineer FRANCES l.. SELLEW,
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19

FOR SALE-One 2-burner gasoline
 range with oven; in good condi-
 tion. Mrs. w. R. Carey, cor. Eth and Broadway. 44-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19

FOR SALE-At a good discount for cash a credit of $2OO with the Im- perial Jalley Improvement Co., Good for face value applying on any con-
 pany property in Imperial. Need the money more than lots. Owner, Box 417 Ell CentrO. 3S-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19

Mrs. c. J. Anderson, of San Fran cisco, has joined her husband at Fl
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19

FOR SALE-30O tons baled alfalfa hay. miles northeast of Fl Gen. tro, at market price. Wm. Brown.
 41-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1910-03-19

CALIFORNIA CON- tracting, Grading and Construction Company of Brawley, Cal, will grade and construct your canals Balies G. Walker, Pres. and Mgr
 Rolf
The Detroit times., 1910-07-30
MAY HAVE CUSSED A BIT, BUT
COURT DOESN'T BLAME HIM
Charles Sass Explains That He Was
Hooking Wife's Dress When
Naughty Words Slipped Out.

If Charles Sass did use a few
naughty-werds- Thursday afternoon,
who can censure him? Charles, who
resides at Chene and Wilkins-sts., was
engaged In the somewhat uncertain
task OF hooking his wife's dress In
the back. Mrs. Ida Myrtle Snowden,
No. 500 Wilkins-st., happened to hear
few of Sass remarks. while he was
performing this delicate duty.
She evidently thought the remarks
were addressed to her. Sass told
Police Jeffries that when Mrs. Snow.
den stuck her head out the window,
he told her that he was simply fasten-
ing the dress and that there was no
occasion for any excitement.
Justice Jeffries listened patiently to
all the testimony and then told Sass
To go back and finish buttoning his
wife's garments.
DO It without cussing," said the
court. THAT will be punishment
enough /"
The Detroit times., 1910-07-30
MRS. Dora Smith Hurries To Child's
Aid When He Clutches Live Wire
and Shock From His Body
Kills Her.
Boy Is Terribly Burned and It Il
Feared He Will Not Recover;
Coroner Investigates.
THE DEAD.
Mrs. Dora Smith, No. $40
WiIlis-ave.. west.
THE INJURED.
Henry Smith, n years old, No.
$40 WiiIis-ave. west; will prob
ably die.

Mrs. Dora Smith. 40 years old,
mother OF eight children, all living,
was electrocuted by a loose wire,
charged with 1900 volts Of electrI-
city. diagonally opposite her home,
No. 316 Willis-ave. west, shortly be-
fore noon on Friday, when she ran to
the rescue of her son, Henry. who
cried for help on clasping the wire.
No sooner did she touch the boy than
she fell dead in the street. The son
was not killed by the shock, but there
Is not much hope for his recovery.
He was taken to st. Mary's hospital
In the police ambulance. Three An
gers OF his right hand will have to
be amputated II he survives the
shock, as they were almost burned
OF by the live wire.
Little Henry, child-like. grabbed the
loose wire when he saw II dangling
f. from pole near his home. The wire
had been loose for some time, but
was not within reach of any person
until Friday morning, when it-snd.
denly fell from the upper branches
OF tree. II was not thought to be
charged and Henry took hold OF it
without any fear The moment his
hand touched the wire he screamed
with pain and fell backward on the
ground
s. c. Prats, No. 841 Twelfth-st., who
CHANGED To be nearby, was running to
the lads rescue when the mother APP
peared on the scene. Without wait.
Ing to see whether she was in any
danger herself. she hastily tried to
remove the wire from Henry's hand.
AS she came in contact with the heavy
voltage she collapsed, falling heavily
to the ground, and never uttering a
word. She was dead when Mr.. Prats
and others tried to revive her. The
county undertaken responded quickly
TO call and her body was taken to
the county morgue.
The mother didn't succeed in re-
moving the wire from Henry's hand.
and Mr.. Prats, and other volunteers,
lost NO time in getting him free from