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Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-17
THEORY AND FACT ABOUT SALT0N SEA.

is estimated by the hydrographer of the United States Geological Survey Los Angeles from data obtained on at SatOn Sea- that the will disappear in about twelve This based the presumption that the waste water of the Imperial valley canal system which virtually the only repenishment will not increase voume and also upon theory evaporation per year will be the when the exposed surface greatly reduced It obvious that the proportion of water added by inflow the surface exposed to evaporation will rise the hr and stage the evaporation and the restoration will balance Unless the entire flow of the Alamo and New which considerable may be greater the future evaporaed before reaches the Saon sink the be dried entirely photographers to the contrary nowh standing.
 In April 19O7 the surface sea feet below sea level greatest depth 89 feet by the hydrographer he is correctly quoted by the Los Angeles Express Subsistence due evaporation from nearly square miles surface has been ascraed to be at the year. Evaporation greater from shallow water than from deep water and the water recedes from the flat lands and the shrnks greatly the rate of ton must decrease.
 The photographers figure that the present inflow sufficient the waters of the about four inches year When the reduced to about twenty-five square miles, the inflow if not increased will be sufficient to raise the water five feet
 and that will balance the evaporation But the inflow probably will the evaporation and is unreasonable expect that ody water covering about fifty miles will remain after the years allowed by official theorists for the disappearance Salton Sea.
 Express says the land exposed the available for agricultural purposes of the large deposits of sa and that the gathering of salt has been rendered 
 the salt from the silt is expensive.
 That theory, not fact No deposits of salt left the land exposed by of the The gathering of salt" has not only been rendered difficult has been made impossible and ceased entirely when into the basin and covered the salt springs from which the salt pany derived it's supply SatOn Sea is too saline for drinking purposes but saturated brine yet and any mixture of salt and silt must be at the bottom What would be quired separate the salt the silt known, tempt them has been made be made until the dries up.
 Evaporation doubt operates to the salt and soda contents of the water and SatOn Sea will become line pass but if the theory propounded by the Express correct the entire Imperial valley would be for agricultural purposes the experts said about eight years And by the way the pnead the of Soils refused egregous bundr although the expert that made the mistake has begged him do and offered make report without charge The behind the blow, however has made report the soil of Imperial valley that anyone may the of the whole tribe of government exper and kindergarten 'scientists."
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-17

Gloves-we have complete line ot Kid and Suede Gloves In black and COiOrs. and carry all sizes Admirable gifts; always appreciated
 Leather Hand 6aas-A line SO com piete and sO pleasing that you gre sure Go iud what you want
 Scsrfs--Wc are showing lot of scArfs tn Persian designs that are simply supurb Don't fail to see these if you want to make 6 choice gift.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-17
WARNING

All property owners are warned to clean their property at once of John son Grass, Wild Morning Glory, Cock ie Burr, Wild Asparagus, Wild Sun Flower, as the same is declared a public nuisance, and injurious to the agricultural and horticultural inter- ests of the county.
 FRANCIS HEINY
 VIM. ALLEN,
 w. E. WILSIE, Board of Horticultural Commissioners
 12-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-17
EPISCOPAL SERVICES.

The St. PauPs Episcopal Mission will hold the regular Sunday services at 11:O0 am. and 7:45 pm. in their newly established quarters next to the library Rev E. NJ. Rogers will have charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-17
Are You Worried Over What To Buyp
 There's reason tor this if you'll look through our 'ChriStnlaS Offerings

Drawn Work--IIere we have an offer ing that we especially want to i'm press upon you-French Cluney Lace DOileys and Dresser Scarfs. Fancy Handkerehlets--A line so ex- teusive that we haven't space to emu nerate
 Bath Robe Materials-Sold by the yard. A pleasing variety. Also blan- Ket goods for similar purposes. Toilet Accessories-We have them in variety and urge you to inspect them.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-17
FOR TRADE.

FOR EXCHANGE-By~ owner, no acres; vineyard and Orchard, yrs. old, with good house and barn, tank
 house, blacksmith shop and tools;
 will exchange for Imperial valley land, improved. For full particulars and description address BOX eos. Reedley, Cal. 35-4t
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-17

FOR SALE-Thoroughbred Mammoth Bronze turkeys of large size and
 fine markings. MRS NELLIE HART, Holtville. 37-4t*
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-17
JET US MAKE IT A MERRY CHRISTMAS
 and A SENSIBLE ONE.

Dolls, Dons, Doiis-The prettiest. sweetest iot af fWcV dressed dolls you will see thts holiday Seeson are now displayed lt this store SeleCS early. Tailored W1ists-Oue of the finest lots ever opened here. Dainty whites Wtth latest stTles--resljg distinctive They range m price fr1u ti.50 Go tSs0. Fancy Sihs Wststs-Of latest designs and pless'ug col1rs. priced from S to sl2.50.
 Fancy Sns Hostsvy-Best qualities iu black.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-17
Classified Advertisements

FOR SALE-Indian runner duck eggs
 $1 per setting. c. CHAMPION, Mobile, Cal 37-2t*
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-17

OUR MOTTO-To make photos to please you or no pay. Your photo on post card s1 per dog. WEINERT,
 9th St, Imperial. 2S-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-17

WANTED-160 shares of Imperial
 Water Go. No. 12 water stock State lowest cash price. R. BLUMEN-
 THAI, 220 s. Spring St., Los An geles, Cal 36-2t
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-17

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CON- tracting, Grading and Construction Company of Brawley, Cal, will grade and construct your canals Balies G. Walker, Pres. and Mgr.
 30-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-17

FOR SALE-Small double wagon, buggy, disc blow, disc harrow, gar den cultivators, chicken wire, gen
 tie burro, power washing machine, also wind nSll and tank. F. j..
 EDDY. 37-2ta
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-17

FOR SALE-Horses suitable for all harness or saddle, well broken and
 sound. The best ever brought to the valley Also have few fine young work mules. Call or phone W. R. WATKINS, 1 mile east of Holtville 2S-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-17

All kinds of clothes repairing done by A. FINK, the tailor. 26-eow-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-17

EXPERT Horseshoeing done at Heber
 blacksmith shop. 28-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-17
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-2S0 acres of choice bar ley land within close proxipity to Imperial city, also excellent cotton
 land. Will make cash lease or rent on shares as may suit tenant. Ad- dress W. B. AMES, owner, 716 Broadway Central building, Los Angeles, Cal. 27-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-17
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Mesquite Wood, 4-foot;
 $5 per cord at ranch, G. G. HUS-
 SEY, Silsbee. 37-4t
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-17

FOR SALE-40 young pigs. H. M.
 POTTER, 2 miles south of McCabe church. 37-2t*
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-17

Before ordering your suits inspect A. FINk'S line. 26-eow-t -tf
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-17

Why wear dusty hat when you can have it cleaned and blocked like new for 75c by A. Fink, tailor 26-eow-t -tf
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-17

GEO. T. IRWIN, Fl Centro, is still in
 the poultry business. See him be-
 fore you sell. 3O-8t
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-17
WANT ED.

WANTEDECIean cotton rags. Viii pay five cents per pound. Bring them to the Imperial Valley Press office at once. 36-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-17

FOR SALE-House and lot and farm,
 l.. s. BOWER. 23-tf.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-17

FOR SALES young mules, we'll broken; 1 family horse; 2 jersey cows, both giving milk; OK. hay
 baler; 1 stacker; 1 moving ma chine; 1 sulkey rake; buck rakes;
 1 wagon; l 14-in. Oliver Sulkey blow; 1 iron harrow; 1 Fresno; 1 surry; 1 buggy; 80 tons of hay in stack; chickens; household and kitchen furniture; 1 DeLaval cream separator. w. H. ELLIS on Ira Aten place, 2 miles north of Fl Centro. 36-2t*
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-17
MISCELLANEOUS.

Ladies and gentlemen, get your cloth ing dyed at MRS. MARY L.
 BOWERS on State street, near ditch. 36-2t
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-17

FOR SALE-Ten acres near Fl Cen
 tro, cheap for cash, FROST KING, San Bernardino, Cal. 36-tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-27
FALLS TO DEATH
FROM FAST AUTO
Desmond Dunno, Jr, of Quogue Instant
ly Killed When His Motor Car
slids.

New York, July 27.-Desmond Dunno,
II. son Of the former commissioner Of
public works Of Brooklyn Of the same
name, was instantly killed late Monday
1dght, when he was thrown from his
automobile during spin through the
village Of Quogue, 4. L
Mr. Dunno had a number Of friends
WITH him in the machine. In rounding
a curve the car skidded, and he was
thrown against a telegraph pole His
bead struck the pole, causing fracture
Of the skull and instant death,
With Dunno in the machine were
Clyde Martin, Stephen Spencer and l. S.
lockwood, all school chums about
Dunne's age and all from Brooklyn.
Martin was on the seat with Dunno,
who was driving the machine He was
hurled out, but received nothing more
than few bruises and scratches spen.
Ger was not 80 lucky. He was in the
tonneau on the side Of the auto which
struck the telegraph pole. He was
hurled out, struck the pole only a
giancing blow and was rendered uncon-
seious. Lockwood was only slightly in
ilred
The coroner gave permission to have
tho body removed to the home Of young
Dunno n the meantime Spencer had
received attention from q physician and
been revived, and the cuts and bruises
Oh the other two young men treated
also.
According to those who witnessed the
accident, the machine was travelling at
good rate Of speed when it crashed
into the pole.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-27
HAS HIS EYE ON FIVE.
Mel Sheppard Sees Several Worlds Rec.
cords Within His Reach.

New York, July 27 Melvin Sbep-
pard win continue his hunt for worlds
records He said yesterday morning
that he would try for five more worlds
marks before the close of the outdoor
season. And the great champion Is con-
tident he viii succeed.
"A fellow only gets in the condition
I'm in now once in a lifetime he said
Monday afternoon Il am better than
ever was, and my recent performances
and trials convince me that / can smash
all the marks I 20 after. The only
thing that viii prevent me from carry
ing out my program Is an accident"
Next Sunday he will try to smash
Emilio Lunghis mark at Celtic park.
On Aug. %, he win 60 after the half
mile classic at Poughkeepsie and at the
Senior Meets OF Travers island on Sept.
IA he viii try for the oDe-mile mark,
In the mean time, if his condition war
rants, be viii try to break two more
Of Lon Meyers records, the $50 and
500.
About the last two shep is most anx-
ious He wants to impress athletics
followers that he IS more than the equal
Of the great Meyers, and with that OBJ
iect in view be will try 70 wipe Meyers
marks from the record books
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-27
WILL SAVE THEIR KNEES.
StanfOrd's Rugby Players to Wear Long
Trousers In Their Games.

Stanford University, Cal, July I'll
The uniform in which th.~Stanford rug
by men viii train for the annual fray
with the university Of California will
differ somewhat this year from that in
vogue during the past two seasons.
While the men will wear the same ier.
seys Of the unpadded type, the light,
short pants Of former years win be dis
carded in practice. Coach George j.
Presley has had trousers for his men
especially designed. They are TO be
padded but turned back and will fall
just below the knees Of the players.
Presley believes that this style OF
garment will prevent the men from suf
fering to such an extent as IN former
years from skinned knees and other
scratches which could have been prevent
ed had the men worn more protection
This innovation win tend to slow down
the men to a certain extent To Off
set this, however, new style Of shoes
has been ordered, and is now ready for
the Cardinal athletics This shoe REL
sembIes in appearance the shoes for
merly worn but differs in that it is
very flexible and will aid the runners
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-27

down on the first ball pitched. having
an engagement at second. I had a
good lead and was away with the
pitch. But there wasn't a chance to
get Norman, because Catcher Kleinow
pulled him OF the bag with a wide
throw. and had to keep on for third
without a chance 10 exchange compli-
ments. / was ready for the Kid when
the time came. He reached first, and
| tipped O'Leary that would take tho
throw IL he stole. When he came down
/ was all ready. with my elbows IN the
right place. He came in just as
wanted him to, spikes first and feet up
In the air. But the throw was short,
and had to run Ia TO get the ball
Afterward Elberfeld told me he had
me dead If ! hadn't pulled Off the basv
But that's what he thought.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-27
SENSATIONAL WORK
By 4-YEAR- OLD COLT
Billy Burke Surprised People at Grand
Circuit Meet, Kalamazoo, Michy
Yesterday.


Kalamazoo, Mich, July 81. The sec.
ond day Of the grand circuit racing at
Recreation park showed up the sensa-
ional trotter Of the year in the four.
,ear-old colt Billy Burke, VINO won the
eoture events, the $4,000 stake for 2si5
trotters, trotting the fourth heat in
2;o6&, which ties The worlds record
for fourth heat, held jointly By Ben.
zetta and Bob Douglass.
"he NJ, and N. candidate, Henry H.,
cd TO have chance in the final heat,
broke while in the lead in the home
tch.
The judges did not think driver ow-
ings was trying to win with The Philis.
tine in the FIRST heat Of the 2slT pace
with Walker up in the next heat, The
Phlistine finished in front, but May
Queen was in the third, after which the
race was postponed on account Of the
darkness.
Track and weather conditions were
again ideal for good racing. Every fa-
vorite won in the contests which were
finished The summary
1soq rlaea papino
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-27

Does Not Care For Victories, but Likes
Hls strIkeouts.

Does Not Care For Victories, but Likes
His Strikeouts.
Most every ball player has his hobby
or popularity. and Ed Walsh, the star
HEAVIER Of the Chicago Americans, has
one that IA just about the limit Walsh
doesn't pay much attention 70 the shut
outs he records, the games he wins, the
hits made Off BIN or the bases on balls
he passes out. but be does dote on hig
Etrlkeout record.
Recently Walsh pitched against
Cleveland aud managed to win. more
through his mastery pitching than
through the efforts Of his teammates.
A certnln baseball critic happened 70
meet Walsh after the game and re-
marked that he was forced to the
limit to win Walsh replied that bard
luck was pursuing him this spring and
that he should have won all but few
OF the games In which he worked but
for tough breaks
"By the way, how many games have
you won and lost this Year," the big
fellow was asked
You've got me there" be replied II
haven't the slightest Idea how ] stand
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-27
UTILITY JOB THE HARDEST
All-around Man Must Be Able to Adapt
Himself to Quick Changes

What is the hardest place sn a ball
team to fill asks the Springfield Re-
publican. IN other words. who Is the
most yaluah nayeri Ssme fans say
! the pitche = Others declare the
catcher aneed managers
agree Tn man Is the one,
There art and utility men.
In the case a. however, tho real
high grade frticie iii be discussed Up
year or so ago Artie Holman was
ranking utility player for the cham.
Cubs. On his shoulders fell the
Of playing first when Chance
aid out Or If Sheckard mad q bad
kle he would fil in at left field In
ore season Holman filled in at every
position on the squad, except those Of
pitcher and catcher,
What is more, he could play each Of
these places as well as a regular. He
was so good that every National league
club wanted him as a regular Chance
thought so much Of his utility work
that Holman had an awful time TO se-
cure Job in one place II took him
years to ret that centeriield place. For
Il must be said with emphasis that the
utility man has the hardest Of all posi-
tions to fll On him falls the burden
OF filling in This no well-meaning play
er likes to do There are few utility
men in history who ever were better
than Holman, His successor, Heine Iim.
Norman. Il perhaps better batter, but
he simply cant field as we'll Moriarty,
OF Detroit. IS an ideal example Of a
utility player. He can FL in anywhere
and do the right thing, Perring, Of the
Maps, is another Of the same type So
was Isbel, Of the sox. sissy" played
every position, including the battery
Jobs, before ne got through.
For the skeptical fan. who may not
think the utility man must be an all
around star, a few instances will be
cited. One day the player viii 90 in at
shortstop. This means that be has the
Short throw 20 first every time the
hnll goes to him. Also he must Be wen
vsrsed IN his signals, else The plays all
around second win be bungled The
next day he Is switched over to right
field His ideas Of distance must be
as regards throwing Then, in
a couple Of more days. the captain wiz
switch him over to third or short Dif
ferent signals will Be required, and
moreover tne throw to frat Is entirely
different. tt may be that he win orna-
ment the bench for few more days,
and then be sent IN during the 9th in
ming to bat for comrade, with the
balance Of the game depending on him.
TIc IS expected To deliver we'll Such is
the utility players life.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-27
JOHNSON FREE
Magistrate Throws Auto Case Out Of
Court.

Magistrate Throws Auto Case Out Of
Court.
New York, July 27-Jaek johnson,
golden teeth cleaning, accompanied by
Sig Hart, his secretary, and other lesser
satellites, appeared in Jefferson market
police court yesterday to answer to a
charge Of blocking the public highway
with his automobile. Mounted police
man Lawton Of traffic squad Q said that
johnson left his machine standing empty
seven feet from the curb on Thirty fifth
street. between Fifth and Sixth avenues,
Monday afternoon, while he and his wife
went into department store to make
some purchases.
johnson denied the policeman's story,
stanehly corroborated by the faithful
Sig.
Magistrate Krotel decided that there
was no case against the negro and dis
charged him.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-27
MOST IMMIGRATION FROM ITALY.
She Sent Us 223,4ss Aliens During Last
Fiscal Year.

Washington, July pa total OF
22S, 45s Italians and Of l2s.S4s Poles.
the two countries furnishing the high
est number OF arrivals, are among the
factors in the grand total Of 104l $40
immigrants admitted into this country
puring the past fiscal year. This Il
2S9,T40 less than the previous year. The
final figures have been made public bv
Commissioner General Keefe.
Besides this grand total, i56, 487 non
immigrant aliens were admitted. 24270
aliens We're debarred and 243, 1871 United
States citizens arrived. The grand to.
tai Of all this inward immigration move.
ment during june only was 1871 0g2
During the. fiscal year the Chinese im.
migrants numbered l770. Japanese 27as
English 5s.4es. Irish 1852. Jewish al
260, and Germans 1880. There were
n ,302 Ma ayars, 81 Pacific Islanders
4O68 black Africans and 1889 East IL.
dams.
Over the Canadian border il the period
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-27
President Taft Says He is Not
in Politics
IN LAST MAINE SPEECH
Leaves Selection Of Candidates and Of
fcials to the People--To Spend
To-day at BiddefOrd
Pool.

Portland, Me, July 27.-President
Taft yesterday put himself on record as
subscribing absolutely to the principle
that president Of the United States
should not talk politics. lie landed at
Rockland yesterday morning, 10 make
the last speech Of his ten days cruise,
Maine is seething with politics just now.
The elections are to BE- held September
u. Rockland is the home Of ex-Go'
or William T. Cobb who is a ear
for the United States Senate TO su,
Senator Hale
Mr.. Taft Nm the automobil,
in when he tour Of The city.
Tie told Of d. on Of the well
come accorded party and then
drifted closer to political utterance
than at any other time during the trip.
The harbor at Reekland, the breakwater
and the ships had brought snip subsidy
to the presidents mind.
"They suggest to me- he said, "the
Importance Of our coastwise shipping.
They also suggest the Importance Of
improving our foreign shipping All Of
which brings me so near to politics
that merely suggest it and leave il
with YOU The president paused for
moment. "You know" he said, re-
fectively, 1T is a little difficult when
you are thinking politics and having a
great deal to do with politics, to make
fluent remarks without running up
against politics.
But, travelling as am as president
OF the United States, have no right
to be other than president Of the whole
people and to stand only on the plat
form Of patriotism, love Of country and
prosperity for al"
In view .of the speaking trip which
the president is scheduled to make in
Ohio and other middle western states
this fall, his statement Of how far
chief magistrate Of the nation should 70
III politics was fraught with particular
interest.
The president will spend today at
Biddeford pool, where Mrs. Taft's sis
ter, Mrs. Louis r More, mas a summer
place, and win be back in Beverly Thurs
day afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The presidents ankle is vastly i'm
proved.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-27

between July, 1909, and April, 1910, II
elusive, 47,sSS immigrant aliens were g.
mitted, against 20 $50 enigrants e.
parted, and 500 non-immigrant al;sas
were admitted, against 22,799 non.sH'-
grant aliens departed. During the sans
period rs polygamists, 2 anarchists isa
IDIOTS, imbeciles and. feeble minded 10y
insane, Q professional beggar:, Il paa-
pers, 24Tl with loathsome disease, Is
coz persons likely to become plRgE
charges and 1865 contract laborers Hesa
declared from ali ports.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-27
WHEELS ON AIRsHrP FAIL.
Hilliard Makes Unsuccessful Test in
Lifting BipIane.


Newburyport, Mass July 27-Wil-
liam M billiard, the aviator who has
been making experiments with a Burgess
biplane at Plum island, has attached a
set Of wheels to his machine, but it
was found BY trials Monday that the
plane would not work satisfactorily,
It had been planned to attach two
wheels near the back end Of the main-
beam. with the idea that after the air
slip had been started the weight would
be lefted from the front part Of the
skid and rest principally on the wheels
It was found that the front part Of the
beam chung to the earth and that spii-
Gent speed could not be developed to
bring the weight to bear on the wheels.
Consequently, it has been decided to
procure set Of three wheels which
viii take all Of the weight Of the air.
ship.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-27
LEE INVENTORY FILED.
Property of Newton Man Amounts 2
More Than Million and a Hall

Boston. July 2T An inventory ot te
estate 81 George Cabot Lee Of Newton
who died March 81, was fled af q
Middlesex probate court at East tami
bridge yesterday. The estate Is yalls'
at 81 ,062, SILL, Of which Sl,5a9SSi.h
is personal and $4,000 real
Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Longworth, WIZ
i q granddaughter Of Mr. Lee, reeeys4'
one.twelfth Of the property.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-27

10 WALSH. CHICAGO AMERICANA CRACK
TWRLER
now. but ! have struck out seventy
two men 50 far"
The critic was more than surprised
to learn that the strikeouts interested
Walsh more than any other feature Of
his work. and be frankly confessed
that keeping track OF bis strikeouts
was his one and only hobby In base
ball