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Imperial Valley press., 1910-01-08
Committee Appointed to Re- ceive Amazing Proposal of
 Alleged Capitalist
Growers Discuss Seed and Other De- tails of This Years Planting and Are Advised to Use Only Seed That Has Been Acclimated in the I'm. perial Valley.

At a meeting of the Cotton Grow CTS Association held at the Oregon Hotel last Thursday, J. R. Loftus read letter he had received from Los Angeles stating that MT. Ash, said to represent the English American Cot ton Company" was offering to ad- vance $20 an acre to growers, pay $20 ton for seed and take half or all of the crop at 15 cents a pound. The writer said MT. Ash was in the valley and desired to confer with the association. The association prompt ly appointed Messrs. Srack, Wilsie, Aten and Loftus committee to con- fer with MT. Ash and ascertain how he could afford to make such an offer and whether or not it would be ad- visable to deal with him. MT. Aten said he had seen the gentleman and had been told by him that the ad- vance of $2O to the grower would be made without charge for interest.
 The association discussed many of the practical problems of cotton grow ing and the question of selection of seed for this years planting. Mir. Loftus urged that only acclimated seed be planted and stated that there is enough acclimated seed on hand to
 plant 10000 acres. He advised stick ing to the short staple cotton for this year and leaving experiment with Egyptian cotton to the government sta- tions at present. The seed problem was referred to the committee that is to confer with MT. Ash.
 Up to date 306 bales of cotton have been ginned and the total for the sea- son will be about 400 bales. The acre. age appears to have been much over estimated early in the season. Seed for more than 1900 acres was distrib- uted, but not more than 500 acres were actually cultivated to the point of pro- ducing crop. MT. Loftus, for in- stance, thought he had 220 acres at Meloland, but when the roads, ditches, railroad right of way and sandy spots were measured out, the area of cot ton proved to be only 165 acres. Ac- curate reports of acreage and pro- duction will be made at the close of the season and will be published for the guidance of growers.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-01-08
PROPOSED FEDERATION.
Women's Ten Thousand Club Takes Steps Towards Formation of
 County Organization.

At the regular meeting of the Women's Ten Thousand Club, held on Thursday night in the office of the County Superintendent of Schools, the subject of forming a County Fed eration of Women's Clubs was favor ably discussed. It was proposed that at some date in February the El Cen tro Club act as host for the Women's Clubs of the other valley towns, and that an effort be made at that time to perfect a federation which shall af- filiate with the Southern California Federation of Women's Clubs.
 Five new members were received. and plans for the local work were discussed. The members propose ts work up special interest in the forth coming entertainment by the Schubert Club, to be given under the auspices of the Park Committee on the night of January 26, at the Hdlt Opera house,
Imperial Valley press., 1910-01-08

said he did not propose to "be dictated to" and the other said the advisory committee could go to hell.
 Mir Perry said he did not much like to serve the public and then be told to go to he'll but if it was not too late to do anything more he would be willing to remain on the commit tee.
 Allen Kelly suggested that the two trustees who had shown contempt for public interests might be handled as Brawley handled its recreant officials if the citizens of El Centro cared enough about their own interests to take vigorous action.
 Phil Swing and some others could not see anything to do but wait for the city election, thank the commit tee and let it go at that.
 Trustee Brown dealt with the al- legged reasons of Pearson and Blackin- ton for blockading the water project and showed them to be thin excuses.
 The plans of the city engineer, which seemed entirely satisfactory to the two trustees, made no provisions for extensions and covered no more ground than the later plans. In fact no provision was made in them for possible future extension to outside tracts Pearson. knew all that but made no objection. Blackinton had wanted a six-inch pipe to the east from the start, but had been willing to go ahead without it until the last meeting.
 George A. Carter referred to Black inton's excuse that he was opposed to paying the engineer $2500 when the City Engineer would do the work for 5000, and pointed out the fact that the city engineers first esti- mate of his own fee was $6000 re- duced by the advisory committee to $3200 No thousand dollar proposal ever had been made by the city en- gineer.
 Only seventeen persons attended the meeting, and because of the ab- sence of so many citizens vitally in- terested in the matter it was deemed best to postpone definite action until the regular meeting of the Chamber of Commerce next Monday night and to invite all citizens and all mem- bers of the board of trustees to at tend and take part / in the meeting
Imperial Valley press., 1910-01-08
STILL SEEKING WATER
HotvilIe Citizens Raising Money by Private Subscription to Con
 tinue Test We'll.

At noon yesterday the test well at Holtville had reached a depth of 1900 feet Work is progressing steadily, and for the last twenty five feet the drill has been in heavy blue clay.
 Holtville citizens were greatly dis appointed that the County Supervisors could not see their way clear to fur nish the money expected to help for ward the enterprise, but upon the re- turn of the citys committee from the meeting of the board, with it's report of failure in securing funds from that source, subscriptions were at once started for funds to continue the drill ing, and yesterday it was reported that sufficient funds are in sight to sink the hole to a depth of 25O0 feet, if necessary to secure water.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-01-08
FROST INJURY REPORTED

Orange trees on E. E. Forrester's ranch have not been injured in the least by the unusually cold weather of the past few weeks, but on some other places the tender growth of young trees shows the effects of frost. So far as has been ascertained, how ever, no trees have been killed. Mir Forester reports that his young Flu calyptus trees, which have not been watered this winter, show no signs of frosting, but other trees in the neigh borhood that were irrigated late were damaged by the freezing of new growth. His conclusion is that it is wise to keep water away from ten> der young trees in the winter Many fields of winter vegetables, of varie- tnes easily grown in normal seasons, have been killed this winter.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-01-08
REMoDELED STORE

One of the handsomest places of business in El Centro is the remodel ed store room into which Preston & Mccartney have moved their stock of mems furnishing goods-the quarters formerly occupied by the Meserve Clothing Store. The walls have been retinted, new window spaces have been arranged to give the store bet ter light and handsome new fixtures have been placed.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-01-08
McPHERRIN DENIES FRAUD

Attorneys in the land fraud case in the United States district court on Wednesday attempted to rebut the ev- idence of Paul H. McPherrin. one Of the defendants,who testified that he had never made any false affidavits in connection with annual proofs on des- ert claims. Mrs. Tina Juddery testi- fled that she knew the defendant, but when the attorneys attempted to ques- ton her regarding a land entry she is said to have filed. the defense object ed and the jury was excused while the attorneys began lengthy argu- ments on the question of the admis- sion of the evidence.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-01-08
REOPEN|NG HEDGES MINE
Imperial County Property Carrying Rich Ore Will Soon Resume op-
 erations on Large Scale.

The Golden Cross mine, at Hedges, in the eastern side of Imperial Coun- ty, which has been idle for several years, is soon to be opened again. The property has been tied up in lit igation, but at last matters have been so shaped that the mine may again become a producing property.
 Twenty-Five men have been em- ployed to overhaul the machinery of the mill and mine and to repair the office and buildings. The old copper plates of the mill are to be replaced with silver plates of improved pro cess. Two mills, one of forty stamps and the other of 100 stamps that are now a half mile apart, are to be brought together in order to lessen the cost of operation, and a Chilian mill for grinding ore is to be install ed. A cyanide plant will also be placed at the mines, and the six-inch pipe line from the Colorado river, fif- teen miles in length, is to be replaced by an eight-inch pipe line. It is ex- pected that these changes will re- quire ninety days As son as the plant is in readiness, operations will be resumed with force of between 300 and 400 men.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-01-08
SAN DIEGO HIGHWAYS
Engineers in the Field to Survey Routes For Imperial County Sec
 ton of the Road.

The road between Imperial Valley and San Diego County by way of Mountain Spring passes through a rough gorge known as Devils Canon, and the Highway Commission is de- sirous of finding a route that will avoid the canon and permit of less expensive construction to secure a good grade Engineer Perry has re- connoitred two possible routes, and Engineer S. N. Witt is now in the field with a full transit party of twelve men to make precise locations and estimates of cost. It will take about three months to do the work and the expense of the party will be $2000 a month.
 Upon the return of this party and the submitting of their report the High way Commission will be prepared to make full report with recommenda- tions to the Board of Supervisors. At that time the Supervisors will con slider general plan for extending and improving the County roads which will involve an expenditure of about $SOO,OOO, Assurances have already been received from bond buyers that the county would be able to float an issue of road bonds sufficient to carry out the proposed plans at not to ex- ceed per cent.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-01-08
NEW LEAGUE SCHEDULE
Yuma Remains in Contest and Five
 Teams Will Continue Battle.

An important meeting of the Im- perial Valley and Yuma Baseball League was held at the office of Pres ident Frank Kline at Imperial, Mon day afternoon. Managers Benson, of El Centro; Bechtel, of Yuma Breed love, of Imperial Main, of Holtville, and Stewart, of Brawley, were pres ent Yuma's manager stated that the Arizona town desired to remain so the schedule was arranged to provide for five-club league for the remainder of the season, CaleXico having with drawn.
 Following is the schedule as finally adopted:
 January 8 and 9, Imperial at El Centro; Brawley at Holtville.
 January 15 and 16, Holtville at Im- perial; Fl Centro at Yuma.
 January P and 23, Fl Centro at Brawley; Imperial at Yuma.
 January 29 and 30, Yuma at Braw- ley; Fl Centro at Holtville.
 February and 6, Fl Centro at Im- perial; Brawley at Yuma.
 February 12 and 13, Yuma at Fl Centro; Imperial at Holtville.
 February 19 and 20, Imperial at Yu- ma; Holtville at Brawley
 February 22, Yuma at Holtville; Brawley at Imperial.
 January 13, Brawley at El Centro. (This is the game scheduled for Jan uary ?, but postponed on account of rain.)
 Following is the league standing to date:
Imperial Valley press., 1910-01-08
TWENTY-FIVE DEGREES AT YUMA

The thermometer at the Government weather station in Yuma registered 9 degrees above zero on Monday night. The coldest weather ever re- corded at Yuma since the station was established was 22 degrees
Imperial Valley press., 1910-01-08
FINAL CERTIFICATES

U. s. Land Office to Edmund F. Chunard, TIT. 51-16-15,
 Same to Arthur E, Nourse, Tr. 59- 14-15.
 Same to Mary F, Darling; Tract 61 16-12.
 Same to Daniel Webster, Tr, 146- 15-13.
 Same to Maggie Weinert. TIT. 147- 15-18.
 Same to Emanuel Albert, TT. 59-17- l6.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-12-09
Rev. j. Phillip Anshutz of the Epis-
copal church will till the pulpit at
the Methodist Church,

Reports received in Billings last
week from Columbus are to the effect
that the new steel bridge over the
Yellowstone near Columbus was
closed to traffic there by deputy
United States marshall, who stretch
ed wire across one end OF the struc-
ture. 1t is said that the interior de-
partment has taken hand in the
bridge question, believed to have been
settled. for the reason that the land
Immediately on the south side is an
Indian allotment and that the county
cannot condemn right of way across
1t without taking the matter up with
the federal authorities.
Notice has been received by the state
DaDk examiner at Helena that the
HeWett state bank at Basin has de-
clded 10 60 out of business. Creditors
Will be paid in full and the surplus
divided among the stockholders. The
ar1alr OF the bank will be wound up
py member of the state examiners
iorce. There was not business enough
IN The town or vicinity to Justify
continuance OF the bank.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-12-09
BOYCOTT OF
FARM PAPER
Merchants Association of Great Falls
Opposed the New Farm
Journal

Sam Teagarden, who formerly pub
lished his farm paper in Lewistown,
is now having some trouble in Great
Falls in regard to the patronage of
his paper. 1T appears that the Mer-
chants association has boycotted his
magazine on the ground that it is
not newspaper.
To put his case before the public
Mr.. Teagarden is printing the "Buzz
Saw, for things that need ripping up
the back" This clever little leaflet
is published as "often as the notion
seizes' the publishers, and puts the
proposition before the public in a
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-12-09

! Practically all the time in both
! houses of congress was occupied in
the reading of President Taft's mes
sage.
| In the senate three new senators
were sworn in. They are c. A.
Swanson of Virginia, who succeeds
the late Senator Clay, and Lafayette
Young Of Iowa, who takes the seat
made vacant by the death of Senator
j. p. Dolliver.
Senator Cummins Of Iowa will in
troduce a resolution in the senate to-
| morrow designed to help in the re-
vision of certain schedules of the tariff
law. The rule will permit the taking
up of single schedule for revision
wit bout rendering the balance of the
law open for amendment.
Senator Cummins also will intro
duce resolution limiting to 60 days
time bill may be held in a senate
committee. The resolution provides
llldt dlleT tll1t llilc DIll lIIdN Dc
called upon the floor of the senate as
though the committee had reported
it back.
For the first time in long while
the house today began business with
out asking divine guidance. The heavy
snow storm that has swathed the cap
ital in white so crippled the street C ar
service that Chaplin Couden did not
reach the capital before noon. Speak
err Cannon at the stroke of II brought
his gavel down shortly.
"TEe chaplin not having arrived, y
he announced, "the clerk will pro-
coed with the reading of the journal
The clerk proceeded, but his dron-
ing was soon checked by the arrival
Of he chaplin, who then delivered the
prayer.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-12-09
were two candidates, Judge Ewing
being reelected. He received 1,7l8
votes, while Berry received l,O43
votes.
BARBER NEWS

Henry Bartz went to Harlowtor
On business Tuesday.
Chas. Sill left last Monday evening
for his home In St. Joseph, Mich.
where he expects to spend his Christ
mas vacation. We are glad to know
that he will be with US again in Jan
uary.
Mrs. Baker and children of Ovation.
ma, Mimi, arrived here last Saturday
morning.
Messrs. Hubbell and Jacob Zeir
went to White Sulphur Springs last
Tuesday.
Don't forget that we have Barber,
open every Saturday. afternoon. Mr..
McClintock is an experienced barber,
having run a tirst-class barber shop
in Minneapolis for many years.
Mr.. Brewer or Harlowton spent
Sunday in Barber.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-12-09
TAFT MESSAGE
IS DELIVERED
President Taft's Message Was De-
livered to Congress Tuesday,
New Senator's Sworn in.

Washington. Dec. 6'-COngress gave
respectful attention to President
Tafts message today, but there were
comparatively few members who were
willing to concede the probability of
favorable acl ion at he present session
OF the recommendations contained
therein. This was in view of the fact
that the session will close March 4.
The message was delivered to both
houses by Secretary Latta, soon after
they convened as noon. Mr.. Latta
made his first appearance in the SEN
ate, arriving Immediately after the an
nouncemenl Of The presidents inten-
ton of communicating his views i'm
writing.
This announcement was made by
Senator CullOm, on behalfOf himself
and Senator Monyea. Who constituted
the senat orial committee to inform
the president that the senate was pre-
pared to receive recommended ion from
him Almost Immediately afterwards
Mr. Latta delivered the message to
the house.
The reading Of the document, which
was OF unusual length, was begun at
l2:l9 T.. m. in the senate. AT first
most Of the senators listened atten-
lively, but gradually this attention
ceased on the part of most of them,
and those who remained in the cham
Der devoted themselves to printed
copies before them. This also was the
case in the house.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-12-09
TOTAL VOTE In MONTANA
Vote in Favor of the Constitutional
Amendment Carried by Major.
ity of Two to One.

Helena. Dec. s. The vote cast In
Montana at the November election
for congressman, state offices, judges
Of the district court, and the consti-
tutional amendment, was canvassed
today by the state canvassing board,
consisting of Attorney General Galen,
State Auditor Cunningham, and
Treasurer E. E. Esselstyn, with
Secretary of the State Yoder as
secretary of the board. The returns
are certified to Governor Norris by
Secretary Yoder. The governor will
then issue certificates of election,
which will be attested to by Mr.,
Yoder.
The most surprising thing to the
canvassing board was the overwhelm-
ing majority in favor of constitution
al amendment TO raise the limit of the
assessed valuation from $500, 900, 900 to
5000, 900 before the levy automatic
ally decreases from two mills and a
half to a mill and half. In favor of
the amendment 34,48l votes were
cast; against it, 1883 votes.
The official vote received by the
candidates are as follows:
For congress-Charles N. Pray,
(rep.), 30, 5l9; Charles S. Hartman,
DEM, 2S,O7l; J. Frank Mabie, (soc.),
1874
Clerk of supre me court-John T.
Athey (rep), 1864; Timothy O'Leary,
(dem.), "a, 1924; J. b. Borgstede, (soc.),
1881.
For railroad commissioner-Edward
A. Morley, (rep.), 32,325; Peter Sanger
(dem.), 1854; Andrew ID. Pugh, (soc.) },
5,462.
For justice of the supreme court
Theodore Bran1ley, 12,493; Edwin X.
Cheadle, 9,l40; James M. Clements,
9, l40; John B. Clayberg, 4,2lO.
In the fifth judicial district Judge
Pointdexter had no opponent and re-
ceived ,547 votes.
In the eighth judicial district there
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-12-09
Church Notices.

At Wilson Memorial Church. Quar-.
terly conference Saturday, Dec. TO-
100 p. M; church service Saturday
Dec. 10, 500 p. M; Sunday school,
Dec. IL, 1000 a. M; Communion ser.
vice, Hoo a. M; Epworth League,
TOO p. NJ; Evening Service, 7:45 p.
m.
Rev. W. W. VanOrsdell, who is
said to be the pioneer preacher of
Montana, will conduct services at the
Methodist Church December 10th and
l1th. Some special music will be
rendered. All are cordially invited
to attend these services.
On Monday evening, Dec. 18th,
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-12-09
STATE LAND
YIELD MILLIONS
State Lands Granted Montana by
the National Government Have
Yielded $9,O00,00O

Helena, Dec. 7. An aggregate of
nearly $4,000, 900 has been received by
Montana from the sale and lease of
lands granted by the National govern
ment upon its admission to the union
Il years ago, according to the annual
report of State Land Agent f. II.
Ray. During this period s., 59l 100 has
been received from rentals and S., l79-
1873 from sales.
The state now has under lease 3
449, ia acres. During the year l42, :
1851 acres were sold at an average
price of $500 per acre. OF this acre
age l4l, 2o3 acres were sold under the
provisions of the new law aimed to
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-12-09

encourage settlers, by which Is per
cent of the purchase price is paid in
cash and the balance in 20 annual
payments bearing interest at 5 per
cent.
During the year 1O2 acres were
granted free of charge for right.of
way purposes, and patents were issued
for loss acres, final payment having
been made
Total receipts from all sources for
the year were $826,573.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-12-09
Boy Kills Father.

Butte. Dec. 6.-Swane Lamberg.
a well known Elk Park rancher, was
accidentally shot and killed by his
young son while the latter was
cleaning rifle following a return
from shooting jackrabbits.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-12-09

FOR SALE-Four sets good work
harness, three 81 inch wagons, and
one 81 Inch wagon will sell cheap or
trace Tor hay or grain. We also have
lot OF good work horses which we
Will sell cheap or trade for anything.
Give us call. Harlowton Livery and
Feed Stable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
MEN
 MAY BUILD PLANT.
H. F. LINDSEY OF MOHAWK SAYS BIRMINGHAM FIRED APPEALS TO HIM FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF PLUMBERS SUPPLIES.

II. P. Lindsey of Mohawk. Pa, a mem- Der of the firm of Raynick Manufacturing company of Philadelphia, is spending a few days in Birmingham visiting his sis pany manufactures plumbers supplies and he is struck with the idea of estab- fishing plant here. When questioned re- garding the proposition Mir Lindsey said:
 We'll, really, haven't made any plans to that end. As matter of fact this is my first trip south and the idea never entered my head until had the oppor- tunity of looking over Birmingham. I will admit, however, that I was struck Birmingham offered and mentioned the fact. That was two or three days ago and since then have thought over the matter quite a good deal. 1 have even written my partners regarding the matter and while can't say that we will build plant here I will say that the chances are very favorable for it. Should we build the plant it would represent an in- vestment of about $100 900 and would en- ploy about 100 men.
 'The South strikes me as being an ex- ceptionally good field for plumbers SUD- plies and Birmingham presents, in my opinion, unsurpassed facilities for their manufacture. We have not transacted much business in the South, having our hands full with the home territory Late ly though we have been thinking of going after the southern business and it would not be surprising if we had a plant in operation here within the next twelve months."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-08
PROPERTY IS SOLD
 TO NON-RESIDENTS

Two large real estate deals involving a total consideration of $4S, ,000 have recently been consummated between the Jemison Real Estate and Insurance company and S. B. Marx and Mrs. E. T. Bragg of Montgomery.
 Mrs. Bragg has purchased of the com pany named lot fronting 50 feet on the north side of Third avenue between Sew enteenth and Eighteenth streets and tending to depth of 1D feet, the con sideration involved being $S5,00o. The price thus paid, $7o0 per front foot, is considered an excellent indication of the opinion of the value of Birmingham property held by non-residents of the city.
 The other sale was made to S. B. Marx of Montgomery, the price of purchase be- ing $13,OD. The property conveyed is in the same block with the other lot, having . frontage of 9 feet on the north side of Third avenue, beginning at point 200 feet west of the west line of Eighteenth street and extending to depth of 40 feet. The purchaser will demolish the present structure located on the lot and will improve the property.