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Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-31
GROUND WATER AT PARKER.
(Parker Post.)

There Is strong reason to hope that the powers that be in Washing ton, who, commercially speaking, for the near future hold the power of life or death as to agricultural possibili- ties for Parker will come to see what has been so plain to thinking people for long time-that the Parker bot tom lands of the Colorado river In- dian Reservation, as we'll as the bot tom lands near Parker on the Cali
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-31

hearing to determine the classifica- tion of the land.
 In his decision the Surveyor Gen eral states:
 "I have examined the testimony and find that the witnesses for the State and also those for the government all agree on one vital point at issue, that is, that without the overflow of the Colorado river, crops could not be raised on the land in question, and in- stead of the overflow rendering the land unfit for cultivation, it is only by reason of the overflow that crops can be raised at all.
 AS the burden rests upon the State to prove the swamp and over flowed character of the land on Sep tember 28, 1850, which it has failed to do, the land in question does not, in my opinion, inure to the State under it's grant"
 The State has the right to appeal to the Secretary of the Interior for a review of the decision and it is like ly that this will be done. Whatever might be the outcome of the appeal, the land would be withheld from en- try for some time.
 Meantime the persons residing on it can continue with the cultivation
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-31
SCIENCE FOR FARMERS.

A farmers meeting on Saturday. January 6, in the opera house at El Centro, at 2 pm, will be addressed by Prof. Taylor of Imperial, Prof Soares of Brawley Prof Packard of El Centro and Prof. Booth of Heber. They will speak on the following top ie; What is the best suggestion that you can make for Imperial valley farmers?"
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-31
FINAL. CERTIFICATES.

The United States Land office has issued final certificates to Imperial valley lands as follows: To G. I. French, NEH 2S-12-13.
 To A. J. Kogre, NWA 2S-12-15.
 To T. B. Shank, tract 46-13-15.
 To Ed. Hasen Guier, tract 119-15- 15 and 16.
 To Jesse l.. Mcclure, tract 104-16-14
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-31
BENSON BUILDS ADDITION.

A brick addition is being erected to the building adjoining The Imperial Valley Press office on the west and occupied by J. A. Benson's pool hall and cigar stand. This addition makes the building extend the full depth of the lot from Main street to the alley It will be used for bath rooms.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-31

The Man Who Stole Meeting house" has held the record for lar cenous originality these many years, but his fame is threatened with eclipse. If the allegations in an Inn perial land contest, are true, the graveyard of the city of Imperial and 158 occupants thereof have been swiped though fraudulent and un- holy conspiracy"
 The charge of conspiracy to steal a graveyard is made by officers of the Imperial Cemetery Association. The present holder of the land, forty acres, about three miles northeast of Imperial, is Mrs Ida Vessel, wife of an Imperial undertaken. Mrs. Vessel acquired it through a transfer exc cuted by Charlina Bishop, stated in the protest to be some relation" to Frederick Bishop. who is alleged to have been the trusted but treacher- ous agent of the association.
 According to the allegations of Le- roy Holt, Edgar F. Howe and F. H. Wales, Bishop was employed by them to file on and hold the land under his personal right of entry until such time as the company itself could se- cure title to it. The site had been selected as an appropriate one for a cemetery, water had been put on the land and other Improvements, such as the setting out of trees, had been made with that end in view. At the time of the alleged steal, the ground had already been put into use for burial purposes.
 The complaint asserts that Bishop calmly proceeded to a deliberate vio- lation of his trust, apparently with the end of mere sordid gain in view. By selling or otherwise disposing of the land, or by permitting it to revert to the government" the cemetery peo- pie allege that he made a second en- try possible by the relative Char lima Bishop, who filed on the forty acres July 1, 1907.
 | It would appear that the cemetery association did not awaken to the fact that the land had passed out of the hands of it's supposed agent until a second transfer had been made, two years later, to the wife of the under taker.
 Mrs, Vessel filed her final proofs on the tract on NovembeE g, 1909. At that time, the value and desirability of the site for the purpose chosen is asserted to have been amply proven by the fact that 15S graves were To- cated there.
 Holt, Howe and Wales assert that, in taking up the land Mrs. Vessel had no intention of effecting any fur ther improvements of the land or of making her home there. Separate af1idavits by each of the protesters ac- cuse her of being party to the al- legged fraudulent transaction by which Mrs. Bishop secured the right to as- sign the land,
 Mrs. Bishop is herself asserted to be guilty of an 'unholy conspiracy"
 The notice and affidavits of protest were filed in Washington by repre- sentatives of the cemetery associa- tion last week. Commissioner Den nett immediately returned them to the Los Angeles Land Office with in structions to Register Buren and Re- ceiver Robinson to set date for the hearing.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-12-31
STOLE GRAVEYARD
 IS UNIQUE CHARGE
Wholesale "Burking" Alleged In Imperial Lard Contest
 Case

Cemetery Association Complains Of UrhoIy Conspiracy, by Which Un- dertaker Gets Away With Burial Ground and Bones of Many De- ceased Citizens.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-06-02

When job J. Corbett, the Chica.
go contractor and will known Demo
cratic politician. was associated with
George w. Jackson in the construc-
tion Of the various Chicago tun nels
be took a personal interest in his en-
ployes, particularly where the char
acser Of the work was dangerous.
During the construction OF the
subway Mr. Corbett noticed two OF
his nen-Jim Clancy and Mike Casey
-carelessiy shifting couple OF cans
Of dynamite TO oanother section OF the
tunnel.
Here, boys. look herel' war ned
Mr.. COrbett, you We got 70 be more
careful with that dynamite. You 're
handling il like a bucket OF mortar.
Why. don t you know the last time
there vas a dynamite ex plosion here
ten men were killed ?"
''Shure. Mister Corbett." whis-
pered Clancy. "t'won't be so bad
this time. There s onlytwo av u.s."
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-06-02
Met His Match.

They were very fond OF each
other, and had been engaged, but
they quarreled, and were too proud
20 make it up. He called after ward
At her house-to see the old gentle
man. on business, OF course. She
was at the door. Said be:
"Ah. Miss Blank, | believe? Is
your father in?"
No, SIR" she replied, pa is not
in 1t present. Did you wish TO see
him pers )nally?"
Yes" was his bluff response,
fec ing that she was yielding; ION
very particular personal business, Z"
ard be proudly turned to go away.
Il beg your pardon" she called
after him, as he strucx the last step,
but who shall | say called?"
He never smiled again. The Gen.
tlewoman,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-06-02
(From Our Washington Correspon1ent)
VITAL WASHINGTON NEWS.
By TAvENNER.

Although the clossal sum OF s5.-
OOO, 300 is being spent annually by
the government for the mai O tenance
Of soldiers homes, the Republicans
are forcing the old soldiers OF the
nation TO subsist on from IL 70 IA
cents worth Of food per day.
An inspector of the war depart
ment reported that the food in the
soldiers homes was no more in
quantity than that supplied the pri-
soners in the federal penitentiar-
les.
An idea of the wastful methods
employed in conducting the homes
may be had from the fact that al
though the cost of maintenance
more than double in the 10 years
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-06-02

Old Deacon Morse was a good at
repartee as any man living. One
time he was taking a vessel down
New York harbor. Another vessel
collided with his, and the two drift.
ed on together.
Cut lOOsel Cut loosel" called
the other captain.
Morse couldn't. but demanded
that the other do so. This the
stranger wouldn't I do, but he warn
ed Morse II he didnt that they
would soon reach He'll Gate.
Well" replied Morse, "you
won't stop at the gate il you dont
cut loose from US in about two
minutes.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-06-02

AT a reception in Washington
some time ago one Of the guests, q
man with poor memory for faces
and, in addition. a little near-sighs-
ed, took the host aside and spoke
TO him in a confidential whisper:
You sec that tall man standing by
the door," be asked. Yes"
We'll, ! was talking TO him a while
ago about the terribly cold weather
in Nebraska last year. and he yawn-
ed in my face. The host smiled.
Don t you know who he is?" ask
cd he 'No." That's Lieutenant
Peary. the Arctic Explorer.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-06-02

One OF the old time editors OF ths
South, sometimes imbibes TOO freelv
OF hensucky's famous product. and
when he so refreshes himself he for.
gets to go home q: q reasonable
hour. and sometimes ambles I'm q, 2
A. NJ. He was in q joyful mood. On
one occasion. and after many efforts
at the front door lock. succeeded In
getting into bis hall. but he could
not find the stairway.
Finally on all fours, he was huut.
ing the lower step and succeeded
In awakening his wife. at the same
time. She came TO the banister and
called over. in Q frightened tone:
Who's there2" The genial colonel
tried to straighten himself and ans.
wered authoratively:
Its your husband. madam.
Whom were you expecting7"
Another time he was in the same
happy mood, and returning home q,
an early morning hour. wondered
what he would do to explain his de-
lay to his wife. Passing through
the hall he had glad thought. He
gathered unto himself an umbrella
from the hall tree. Proceeding up-
stairs he sat down upon the foot of
his wife's bed and raised the um-
orella over him. Awakening sud
denly, she met with this bewilder.
ing apparition and exclaimed in
horror:
What are you dJing7 Are you
mad2"
IN merely waiting for the COM
ing storm, my dear. National
Monthly.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-06-02
ST. MARY'S COUNTY REAL ES
TATE FOR SALE,

No. l. Farm. beautifully situated on the
Potomac River between Brittou's Bay and
Piney Point. 600 acres-3OO acres arabic land,
divided into nelds of 90 acres each Land
fertile. Dwelling, barns, tenant houses and
out-buildings In good repair. Fine tim Der. 3
valuable private oyster creeks. Fine nshiuR ;
nne stock farm. II miles TO steam boat wharf.
Convenient to postoffice and stores. Price,
sll.0o0
Also farm In First Election District. known
As Gum Hill," containining le6 acres Large
dwelling, barns, etc. In good repair.
Also farm on Brittons Bay, near AbeI's
wharf In the Third Election District. contain
Ing lS acres. Improved by dwelling, barns
ETC., In good repair. Excellent fishing and
oystering facilities. Good oyster grounds
can be taken under the "Haman Oyster Law :"
Farm on st. Jerome's Greek. containing 3s
acres. desirable for = home and its valuable
oyster Grounds. known as '.Corsey's PoInt''
and recently occupied by Jerry q. Wrightsop.
Also farm on Potomac River. IN Bird Election
District, of 81. Msry's County, containing lac
ceres. known as ''WhIte Point" Excellent
Fishing and Oystering facilities. Apply TO
Va. ARVBRELL LOKRR, Atty
Leonardtown. Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-06-02

A oeggarwoman. following as gen
tleman who had had the misfortun
to lose his nose. kept exclaiming.
Heaven preserve your honor's
eyesight
The gentleman was at last annov.
cd at her importantly. and said:
Why do you wish my eyesight
70 be preserved2 Nothing ails my
eyesight, nor is likely to"
No, your honor, said the woman.
but it will be sad thing II 10 does,
for you will have nothing 10 rest
your spectacles upon.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-06-02
E1ssbGEnas7eQ.

Having receiving instruction Mt one Of
the best schools in the Union and been
granted q diploma, | am prepared to
Embalm and conduct funerals at the
shortest notice. give personal atten-
tion to all the details OF the business
Everything in my line warranted TO be
irst class and up-to-date,
Respectfully,
EUGENE HALL,
DynArdA
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-06-02
New Time Pieces.

In Switzerland clocks are now be-
ing made which do not require
hands and face. The time pi ece
merely stands in the ball, and you
press button, when, by means of
the Photographic internal arrange
ments. it calls out "Half- past 5,"or
Five minutes 70 9" as the case
may be.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-06-02
Leonard Hull,
LeonardtoWn. Md.
CONDUCTED By THE
xaverian Brothers.

Leonard Hall affords excellent oppor-
tunities for thorough Preparatory and
High School Education.
BOarders and Day Scholars are re-
ceived.
Terms for Boarders $50 Dollars per
year. Day Scholars according to Grades
The grounds are extensive and afford
excellent advantages for Athletic Sports.
For further information, apply to
BROTHER CONSTANTINE,
Dee. 23-1m. Director.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-06-02
Condition OF Market.

Buying less active, the buyers
being careful as TO condition, plant
"rs should take warning and not
force a good market with poorly
conditioned tobacco.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-06-02
To The Ladies.
HANDY-WA

makes washday a half holiday. Il
washes cleaner with less rubbing than
anything known. Get it from your gro.
Ger. try it, and you will use it always.
Manufactured by The Hayden Drug
Co, Baltimore. Md.
March 3I-3mp.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-06-02

Mary Jane Ito gentleman with the
bow legs, who had called to see her
m ister) For 'even's sake. sir. do
stand back from the fire; yer legs is
warpin' most 'orrible.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-06-02
GreenWell'S Mill.

FLOUR, Meal and Feed on hand
for sale all the time cheap for CASH.
Psreafter, in order to avoid hav-
ing to keep mill books, all orders
must be accompanied by the cash.
r F. GREENWELL.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-06-02

between 1898 and 1908, the number
OF soldiers cared for had increased
but per cent.
Let your imagination spread this
outlay OF IA cents over a days food
supply" suggested Represents tative
Cox of Ohio. land you have an ac-
curate picture OF how the nation s
heroes are being fed. Observe the
evening meal, and you will appre-
ciate what il was that moved In
spector Brewster to pity, and in
spired his recommendation that
there be at least bowl of milk ad-
ded to the scsnt evening fare"
Frederick N. Kerby, the young
interior department stenorrapber
who was dismissed because he testi-
fed that Oscar Lawler. an appointee
OF Ballinger. had practically dicta-
ted President Taft's letter exonerat-
ing Ballinger, was the sole support
OF a mother, wife and babe. lie had
worked had and conscientiously for
five years to reach the position he oc.
cupied when dismissed.
herby was positive he would be
discharged if he told his story. He
thought the matter over carefully
Tor several weeks.
Il concluded that any allepiancs
! owed Mr.. Ballinger," said Kerbv
was cancelled absolutely when, by
his silence. he became a party to an
attempt to smother the truth"
by making bis exposures Kerbv
was probably treacherous to Ballin.
ger and Rallinger's plans for turn
ing over Alaska coal lands 10 the
Morgan -Guggenheim syndicate. But
1T is difficult to see how he was
treacherous to the public in whose
service he was employed.
The new rates and classifcations
in the cotton schedule" says Sena-
tor Dolliver. republican. Operate
to Increase duties very materially
on most cotton cloths used for
women's and children s summer
wear, and on all mercerized cottons.
In fact. the Aldrich revision OF this
schedule was one of the most dar-
Ingly iniquitous features of the new
tariff. The production of agricul.
tural implements is largely in the
hands OF trust, and the trifiinp re.
OF 5 per cent. on these pro-
ducts was merely for the purpose OF
attempting to fool the farming COM
munity."
In his speech on the tariff Champ
Clark declared that il President
Taft had vetoed the Payne Aldrich-
Smoot tariff bill. he could have writ.
ten his name among the country's
treatest benefactOrs. But he let
ne golden opportunity go by unim-
proved. added the minority leader,
and it will never return to him as |
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-06-02
w p. & Railroad Time Table,

Train leaves Mechanicsville at 1890
p. NJ, arriving at Brandy wine at 2.3O.
p. NJ. Pope's Greek Line leaves BRANDY.
wine at 3:O2, IN. Arrive in Washing
ton at 4. 40 and Baltimore at 4.45. Pm
Trains connecting with the Pope's Creek
Line at Bowie leave Washington and
baltimore at 80, A. NJ M SUNDAY
trains to or from Mechanicsville.
Mail Stage leaves Leonardtown eyery
day, except Sunday, for Mechanicsvilie
at 1.3O, A. NJ; leaves Mechanicsville for
LeonardtOwn as soon as mail is sorted.
ut not later than 1.P.M.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-06-02

FOxweIl & Johnson, proprietors
OF Hotel Lawrence. Leonardtown,
are prepared to look after the com
forts OF their friends and the public
in general. Give US a call when in
our town and we will do our best to
make you happy. Special rates per
week.
FOxwELL d JOHNSON.
LeonardtOwn. Md.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-06-02

I will keep constantly on hand O,
Leoaard.own wharf fullsupp!y
BOARDS. sCANTLIEG, WEATHER
BOARDING, FLOORING. PALIEes.
DRESSED BOARDS. SHINGLES. &c.
All orders for Lumber. Doors, sash.
Laths. Lime and Hair prom pity At.
tended to.
'tiI IIbIiv.-v ...'
ins -f' JOS HgAL
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-06-02

Week Ending June 2, 1910.
Reported by Richard S. Hill.
state Tobacco Agent.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-06-02

THIS WEEK DELIVERIES.
The Washington times., 1910-09-07
PLANS AERO MEET
HERE IN NOVEMBER
Chamber of Commerce Viii
Hold Special Meeting
foT Discussion.

An aero meet in Washington IN No
vember, in which viii participate such
noted bHd-men as Curtiss, Hamilton,
Baldwin, Harmon. and Pest, is the sub
jet for The discussion of which a spe-
ciaI meeting Of the executive committee
Of the Chamber Of Commerce has been
called for tomorrow afternoon
= s. Berger. OF New York, has beer
in communication with the Chamber
relative 20 holding an aero meet here iu
NCVembeI. He says that he owns two
of The best flying machines. which he
has just brought over from France that
he IS in touch with the chief aerOpiau-
lists OF this country that al aero meet
here in November would ae Just the
right thing and asks To meet the Cham
Der 10 make definite proposition
Tom Grant. secretary Of the Chamber,
hurriedIy called a meeting OF the execu-
tive committee for tomorrow and wired
Mr. Berger to be On hand Mr.. Berger
promptly replied that he would be pres
emit ar Grant does not know yet what
sort Of assistance VII be asked Of the
Chamber.
The Washington times., 1910-09-07
CHILDREN DELIGHTED
WITHCIRCUS PARADE
Unique Toys Visited by Hundreds
Daily at s. Kann, Sons
& Co.

unique and pleasing attraction IS
offered TO every child in Washington
this week by s Kann, Sons & Co
The attraction IS a make believe"
circus parade with dashing horses,
wild and ferocious animals, and a band
IN line
Every day the parade starts shortly
after the establishment opens at S
G'slock and continues tireIessly-
throughout the day until the store is
closed And the peculiar part IS that
the animals especially the horses show
wonderful staying qualities IN not De
ing overcome with the heat The only
thing they need every once in a while
Is a little oiling In the axles-
The circus parade represents the work
Of a father for three years At odd mo-
nents the father Of little girl named
Grace, upon the latter's request for
some Whitfield toys q play with made
for his daughter as unusual and unique
g set Of pIaythinSs as any child has had
the good fortune 10 possess
The children who already have Wis
tied the toy department, where the
parade is seen daily. have been delight
ed and there are just as many delights
left for those who are TO 90 later
The Washington times., 1910-09-07
CAPITAL AFROISTS
PLAN TO REINFORCE
Club, Preparing fos Meet, Proposes
More BuSinesSlike Or
ganiZatiOn.

The members Of the Aero Scientific
Club Of washington are trying TO devise
ways and means By which the club wiz
be given a greater degree Of individu-
atty
A meeting Of the organization was
held al the Y. n O.. A. last evening,
and several members suggested that
under present manaEemclt il bears III
tie resemblance to a businesslii1e con-
cerH. and that. with the approach Of
the aviation meeting at College Park,
October %. club quarters must be
secured
A committee. Of which g. H WinsIOw
IS az the Ieals was appointed 10 en-
gaze quarters near the center. Of the
city Plans were discussed for the ex-
hihiriCu Of acceptance and aviation &C
ccurreuEeut- .at the Terminal Y Ii G.
A. headquarters, iH the Union station,
OcroJer 8.
The Washington times., 1910-09-07
PRIZES OF 100000
FOR BELMONT MEET

ESEW YORK. sept Two hundred
thousand dosars is the choice morseI
the men birds wiz compete for at the
Belmont park International aviation
meet. the latter part OF October. accord
ing 10 a statement made today by Allan
A. RYAN. son Of Thomas r. RYAN. the
New York millionaire. chairman Of the
committee Of ugeueUts-
Entry blanks have been distributed
among famous avfators Of this country
and Europe, railroads are making ar
Engagements % handle the crowds ana
the work % remOdeliug the old race
track has advanced so far that practice
work can begin
The Washington times., 1910-09-07
STARTS LONG FLIGHT
TO TOP OF MOUNTAIN
Great Crowd Cheers Charles
Weymann Upon Depar-
tuTe From Paris.

rARIS. sept IA e5e-u-IIe aersnIaue
fight from Paris 10 the summit Of the
Pgy de Dome Mountain IN southern
France was begun TODAY by Charles
TVeymaun, the French-American avia-
-or-
Weymann IS trying fer the AIlrhefin
prize OF S21.05a, tie ord ftieszs re1uirirs
him TO carry a passenger and make the
fight in six hours
The summit Of t'.e FuE dc Dome IS
5000 feet XEeEmeu CT0se az noon at
BUc and after a Eie-3 around the Aer1
CT p. lie headed sou rsyard-
a great crowd witnessed the start Of
the flight The conditions o. the prize
were believed 10 ma Se It-aIrlost impOs-
Sih p of Winning
The Washington times., 1910-09-07
AWATOREgS' VIII TRY
TO BREAK RECORDS
Dozen Big Events Scheduled
for Today at Avia-
ton Meet.

BOSTON sept win q dozen big
events scheduled. the fourth day Of the
Harvard aviation meet opened here
TODAY with a light northwesterIy breeze
not strong enough 10 interfere WITH
flying
Crauaue- " iIP English flyer Glenn
Curtiss, and couple of tbs wright eZ-
perts planned 10 participate 81 the ali
titude and Boston Light flight for SlH.p=
prizes. and all Of the aviat0rs yeF
Scheduled 10 take part IL the bonn
throwing contest from an altl-uce 81
$50 feet
Lieut. J Z Flicker. TWENTY In
fantry, was scheduled 70 make an as
cent with Glenn Curtiss and Try foI
sharp shooting from various attitudes
The Washington times., 1910-09-07
TO STUDY CHOLERA.

Surgeon H F. Carter Of the Public
Health and Marine Hospital Service,
was today detailed TO visit Russia,
Germany and italy, 10 investigate the
prevalence Of AsIaJic cholera. paTtICu-
Iariy as 20 the danger connected with
the departure from infected districts
OF immigrants and other pasSen gers
for the United States
The Washington times., 1910-09-07
BRYAN IN ARKANSAS.

FORT SMITH. Ark sept The
plank Of initiative and referendum e. TO
Ue voted mon IT. this State 5u q general
election next lIouday- William J. Bryan
is in ne field campaigning In the inter
est % tire issue