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Imperial Valley press., 1910-06-25

The Commission of Nine, appointed by presidents of the water companies in accordance with the unanimous re- quest of all the boards of directors, to investigate all phases of the water situation and recommend a course of procedure, met at Imperial yesterday and was confronted, before any action could be taken, with the refusal of the directors of No. l to pay any of it's expenses or receive any of it's recommendations
 President Webster, from a preca- rious perch on the fence notified the commission that two of the directors had so decided at meeting just held. He did not announce his own attitude toward the commission, but he pro- posed that the water companies hold back payment for water due on July 10, and so block the c. D. Co.,, as to compel the Receiver to use that money for dredging the intake. Berger and Reid were the directors reported by Webster as having met all by them selves and repudiated the commission Berger. was not named as member of the commission.
 The negative votes of Ferguson Upton and Taecker defeated reso- lution recommending that the presi- dents advance $35O00 for dredging the intake on condition that the com panies be given credit on the books and be guaranteed return of the ad- vance in the form of water to be fur nished next six months.
 A resolution recommending the employment of attorneys to give ad- vice as to applicability of the Bridg- ford Act to the valley was passed. The commission being unable to agree on the method of averting the pros pective water shortage and having been turned down by No. and No. 5, recommended that all the boards of directors meet at El Centro next Mon day and take such action as they deem proper to insure sufficient wa- ter supply next fall,
 A telegram from Senator Flint in- formed the commission that a resolu- tion authorizing the President to spend $2,OOO,OOO for control of the Colorado has been intI oduced in both houses of Congress. but 1t Is so late that 1t win be difncuh to put At through.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-06-25
TEN THOUSAND CLUB PLAN
Progressive Women Incorporate ts
 Build Club House in Fl Centro.

The Women's Ten Thousand Club this week has prepared it's papers for incorporating under the State laws, with capital stock of $10,000. The purposes of the corporation are stated to be the requirement of real estate and personal property, the controlling of the club house, buildings, grounds and park for the rest, recreation and social enjoyment of the members of the club and of the general public under such rules and regulations of control as shall be fixed by the board of directors; to make contracts, secure its indebtedness by the issuance of bonds, etc., and the general functions pertaining to the management of clubs of this character. The place of busi- ness of the corporation is Fl Centro.
 The board of directors is to be com posed of nine members of the club and those for the first year are: Vio- lette S. Campbell, Minnie Havermale, Eva F. McCombs, Mary A. Garren, Mary E. Lindsey, Katherine Paris, Dora J. Blackinton, Fife Swanson, Lydia M. Crawford.
 Of the capital stock the amount of $S44 has been subscribed for by forty five of the members. The funds from the sale of this stock are to be used in the payment of a portion of the purchase price for four lots on the south side of State street, between Fourth and Fifth streets, which is to be the site for the proposed Club House.
 Plans have been prepared for a handsome band stand to be erected on this property which will be used temporarily as a public park until the club buildings are erected.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-06-25
FINAL CERTIFICATES.

The United States Land Office has issued final certificates as follows:
 To Fred N. Wells, tract 97-13-13. To John Norton, tract lOS-16-14. To Rosa D. Cox, tract 96-15-14. To Irone Coon, tract 89-15-16. To Isaac l. Bond, tract 46-17-16. To Arabella C. Bond, tract 62-17-1e.
 To Otto R. Kopplin. tract 6S-1B-16. To James ". Hollister. part se-1B-16
 To Viola c. Fawcett tract 4 2-l6-14, To silas H. Bryant, tract 1 aS-l4-14. To Mary E; Mead, tract 1ss-fs-l4-l4
Imperial Valley press., 1910-06-25
AAs aRowN ooop ELAx.

A. 0. Roney has grown flax eighteen inches long and pronounced of me quality on land in the RI CentrO town site within two months after the seed was planted. He believes this would be a profitable crop for Imperial Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-06-25
sALroN SEA LAUNCHES ARRIVE,

Woodhouse Brothers have received their two power launches to be placed in operation on salton Sea. The boats were shipped to Mecca. One Is sixteen-foot boat and the other is forty feet. AAd will be h operation by July {.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-06-25
PATENTS ISSUED.

The United States Land Office has issued patents to Frederick s. Web ster for tract 127. township IS, range IS, and to Lon s. Chaplin for tract S3 township 16. range IA.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-06-25
COMMISSION BALKED
 BUT RECEIVER ACTS
Water Committee, Hampered by MaIContents, Passes Back Responsibility to Directors.
 Dredger Coming

Col. HoIabird has notified Judge Cole that dredger outfit and crew have been engaged and are on the way to Yuma and will be ready to begin work in the intake the first week in July.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-10-14
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The exhibit sent by the Whitman
County Fair to the Interstate Fair at
Spokane was returned here Monday.
Ovid Segraves, 16 years of age, was
taken to the hospital Sunday and oper
ated on for appendicitis. He is doing
well. Young Segraves is a High school
student.
Ben Burgunder will Judge the apple
show this week to be conducted in con-
nection with the fair at Kalispell, Mont.
The court house is undergoing the wir.
ing process, the old wires being consid.
cred dangerous. New lights will be in.
stalled.
Mrs. William M. Duncan entertained
the Ladies' Aid Society of the Christian
church last Friday afternoon. Dainty
refreshments were served and pleasant
afternoon spent.
J. Hugh Sherfey has been appointed
secretary OF the republican county CEN
tral committee. The central committee
is getting ready for an active campaign.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-10-14
Pointer Barn to Be Re built.

The johnson Brothers will probably
rebuild the old Pointer barn on Mill
street destroyed by fire last week.
Definite plans can not be given out until
the insurance is adjusted, VIII ich will
probably be complete in a few days.
The ground faces 110 feet on Mill street
and has depth of 100 feet. 1t will take
some time to clear away the wreck and
ruin left by the fire. The Johnsons re-
marked the other day to a representa-
tive of The Gazette that if they rebuilt,
and they thought they should, it would
be the finest stable building in town,
provided with all modern appliances in
their line OF business. The location is
one OF the best in the city. Everybody
wishes the young men pot luck and hope
to gee the structure soon under way.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-10-14
THE 0'NEILL-KUHN WEDDING
Brilliant Gathering at Home of BRIDE
Wednesday Afternoon.

One OF the prettiest weddings OF the
season was that OF Wednesday after.
noon, October II. when Miss Ethyl
Kuhn, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs Leon
Kuhn, was married TO Mr.. Haylett
O'Neill OF New York City. The ceremony
was solamnized at O'Clock, in the pres
ence of relatives and a few intimate
friends, Rev j. II. Bainton officiating
The bride was attended by her sister,
Miss Eva Kuhn, as maid OF honor, and
the groom by his brother, Mr.. Paul
ONaill played the wedding march and
Immediately after the ceremony "Ihe
Lille Road" was sung by Mr.. Dan Welty.
The ceremony was performed in the liv-
ing room under lovers knot made of
smilax and white dahlias, dotted with
tiny electric lights. The decorations in
this room were very elaborate and con-
sisted of autumn foliage, white dablias
and lavender asters. The dining room
was bower OF beauty in mountain ash
and red geraniums.
The bride was charming in beautiful
gown of white crepe over white taff.ta
with pearl trimmings, and carried white
crysanthemums. The maid OF honor
was beautiful in a lavender silk with
Jewel chiffon overdress, and Mrs. Kuhn
wore handsome gown of apricot mar
qnisette with jewel trimmings.
Immediately after the ceremony a re
ception was largely attended by friends
OF the contracting parties, who extended
their congratulations. Delicious re
treatments were served during the recep
tion, the hostess being assisted by Mes
danes Garfield, Reynolds, Perkins. Scri
Der, Woodin, Bramwell, and the Misses
Schultz, Davenport, Davis and Moore.
Mr.. and Mrs. O'NeilI left that after
noon for their home in New York City,
where Mr.. O'Neill is employed as assist
ant engineer in the Offices of the Inter
borough & Rapid Traneit Co.
The out of town guests were: Mr.. and
Mrs. F. P. O'Neill and Miss Marion
O'Neill OF Pasadena, Cal, Mr.. Paul
O'Neill, Mr.. and Mrs. R. P. Reynolds,
and the Misses Mate and Kate Mccoy of
Walla Walla, Mr.. Adolph Munter, the
Misses Munter, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Leon
Savage, Mrs c. P. Lund. Mr.. and Mrs.
". j. Davenport, Miss Zoe Davenport,
Mrs. 81. W. Garfield and Miss Moore, of
Spokane, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. P. Howard
and MIR. and Mrs. c. H. Boatright OF ST.
John.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-10-14
CITY ELECTION LOOMS
ON POLITICAL HORIZON
Citizens Ticket and Law and
Order Ticket in Field.
Every Voter Must Register Before
He Can Vote--T Registration
Books Close on October 19- City
Election Takes Place Dec. s.

We will have all kinds of elections on
November 8. The general election takes
place then. Also the city primary elec-
ton, and the voters of Colfax will have
before them the question OF local option
to vote on.
Registration books will close on Oc-
tober 10. Every voter must register be.
fore he can vote. Voters should heed
this summons and not put off registra-
ton until the last moment.
The city election takes place on De-
cember 6, Nominations have been made,
there being two tickets in the feld-Citi-
zens' ticket and Law and Order ticket.
The Citizens ticket was made bv pc
tition and is composed of the following
names:
For mayor, William Lippitt.
Councilman at large, E. R. Barroll.
Councilman, First ward, P. B. Stra-
vens.
Councilman, Second ward, J. Floyd
Tiff.
Councilman, Third ward, H. L. Plum
mer.
City clerk, Howard Bramwell.
City treasurer, Il. 6. DePledge.
City attorney, J. Hugh Sherfey.
These compose the present city govern
ment. all being up for reelection.
The Law and Order ticket is as below
given:
For mayor.sE. VI. Weinberg.
Councilman at-large, Fl. Van Schoick.
Councilman, First ward, j. j. Kneale.
Councilman, Second ward, J. 0. House.
keeper.
Councilman, Third ward, E. Il. Kirk
land.
City treasurer, Edwin C. Baird.
No nominations were made for clerk
or attorney.
1t will soon he up to the voters.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-10-14
ALL AROUND THE COUNTY

From Garfield the statement comes
that farmers are seeding their summer
fallow lands and men and teams are
busy. There is a greater acreage oi
summer falloW throughout the country
this fall than at any time in the history
OF Whitman county.
The Farmers Educational & Cooper
ative Union is planning a campaign for
the fall and winter and has secured the
services of Charles s. Barrett of Georgia,
national president of the order, for meet
ings in this state. President Barrett will
deliver three lectures in Washington-at
Walla Walla, October 26; Pullman, Oc-
tober %; Wileur, October 80.
Fraulein Irrman. new instructor OF
language (GermaD), has arrived at the
W. S. c., Pullman. She is a native OF
Germany and until her acceptance OF the
State College position has resided in
Berlin.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-10-14
a Severe Operation.

Mrs. T. W. Walters, wife OF Rev. T. W.
Walters, underwent an operation yes
terday morning at s O'Clock and over
20 gall stones were taken out. Mrs.
Walters at this writing is in a critical
condition, it being impossible to tell
which way the tide will turn. Mrs. Wal
ters has been very sick woman for
several months. up and down at in
tervals, it finally being determined to
perform. an operation, with the result as
above stated. The Walters family is a
pioneer family of the Palouse, and their
many friends and acquaintance earnest
ly hope for the speedy recovery OF the
afflicted lady.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-10-14
Lamp Post Put Out of Business.

A team belonging to ]. B. Conover
broke loose and started to run away
Sunday afternoon on Main street, but
soon came in contact with the three.
globe lamppost on the corner of Main
and Wall streets, the result being that
the post, with the attractive globe at
tachment, was knocked to smithereens.
The Q. S. mail box, and the iron post on
which it stands, on the same corner, was
pushed over, but was righted into po.
sition and is again doing duty. Strange
to say the team and vehicle sustained no
damage, the horses being stopped in
their mad career.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-10-14
COLFAX FOOTBALLISTS
PLAY FAST AT SPOKANE
Game Stands % 10 5 in Favor
of the Falls City.
Fully 1000 People Present to Witness
Event Coach Kennedy of Spo-
kane Punished Some of His Team
by Keeping Them Out of Game.

The Coliax boys made a much better
showing last Saturday against Spokane
than was expected. They left for Spo-
kane Saturday morning. The game was
called at $50 and was played at Nata-
tOrium Park. A crowd of about 1000
witnessed the game.
Following was the lineup: Lommas-
son, center. d. Cox, left guard. W. Cox,
right guard, A Goff, left tackle, Wilson,
right tackle, DePledge, left end, F. Golf,
right end, Ettinger, left quarter, Morri-
son, right quarter, Chapman, left half,
Stapleton, right half aud captain.
The boys put up hard, stiff fight all
the way through. Ia the first two quar-
ters Cotax had everything their way, as
Spokane only made yardage twice.
Some of the Spokane men were not in
the game the first half, as they had at
tended the fair Derby Day, instead of
practicing, and Coach Kennedy kept
them out OF the game as punishment.
Frank Goff made CoIiax's only touch
down from SpOkane's ne-yard line, but
missed the goal kick. Goff's punting the
first half was the feature OF the game
Spokane was terribly frightened after
the first half and Coach Kennedy knew
be had to put in his first team men or
lose the game, so nine fresh huskies we're
put in for Spokane.
In the last two quarters Hart substi.
tuted for Chapman, Goodyear for Sta
pIeton, Kincaid for F. Goff and Ginrich
for D. Cox. In the last quarter Har-
grave went in MOrrison's place for Col
fax. Golf, Stapleton and D. Cox re-
ceived slight injuries, having to be taken
from the game.
Spokane scored four touchdoWns and
kicked two goals in the last two quar-
ters. They were successful with the for
ward pass. making big yardage with it's
use. The game stood % to fre in favor
OF Spokane.
Next Saturday good game is assured,
as Colfax meets the strong Rosalia squad
and hard game is expected. Everyone
is expected to turn out and root for the
Blue and Gold.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-10-14
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued by
the county auditor to the following:
. Smith and Mary Crawford, both
OF Mayview. Garfield county.
James R Tinnel and Alta NJ Corp, both
OF Oakesdale.
Haylett O'Neill OF New York city and
Ethyl Kuhn of COIfRx.
Fred Hall and Georgia A Brown, both
OF Pennington.
Seymour Blyton and Cornelia Marble,
both OF Falouse.
Joreph c Healey and Emily ] Clark,
both OF Elberton.
Mark c Brainerd of Pine City and
Jessie 0 Patton OF Warren, Mimi.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-10-14
A STRAWBOARD PLANT.
Inland Empire Ideal Place to Start
Such an Industry.


Frank FeatherstOn, of Featherston
Brothers, general merchants OF Bovill,
was in PalOuse Sunday en- route to Spo-
kane on business trip. Ia conversation
with Republic representative Mr.. Fes-
therston spoke OF the ideal situation of
Palouse as site for a straWboard fac
tory. Through eastern friends ne has
recently informed bimself as to the cost
of installing a strawboard plant and as
to the probable number of men employed,
He states that plant could be estab-
lished here for less than $50 900 that
would employ about 125 men the year
round at good wages, thus adding to
the population OF the town by at least
500 people.
The Inland Empire alone, in Mr.. Fea-
therston's opinion, would supply mar
ket for the output OF the plant, while the
raw material can be had in abundance.
Ali that is necessary is to bale the straw
that is otherwise burned each year. MIR.
Featherston believes that strawboard
factory is the most practical thing in the
way OF manufacturing industry for q
small community in the Inland Empire.
-Palouse Republic, Oct. Z.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-10-14
Fine BIuestem Wheat.

Mr.. and Mrs. John l. Canutt and little
daughter, whose home is near Penawawa,
we're in town this week on business. Mr..
Canutt showed bluestem wheat grown on
the upland overlooking Snake river,
planted after the 18th of April on new
land, that developed without rain and
went 20 bushels to the acre, said by ex-
perts to be the equal OF any grown in
Whitman county. Mr.. Canutt says SAL
mon are beginning to appear in Snake
river, large catches being made.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-10-14
AIoho Club.

The club met at the home of Mrs.
John M. McCaw Wednesday. The after
noon was spent in doing fancy work and
sewing. Refreshments we're served. The
club consists OF 10 married ladies and
meetings are held the first and third
Wednesdays OF each month at the homes
of members. Husbands OF the ladies are
entertained once each month.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-10-14
Pushing Work on New Block.

The block under construction on the
west side Of Main street, between Upton
and Island streets. belonging to Robert
P. Hill, Patrick Codd and Richard H.
Reid, presents busy appearance. This
is the block that was destroyed by fire
last 4th OF July. The three men, while
owning the ground and the buildings
under construction separately, are work
ing together, making it practically one
structure. Concrete foundations are
being put in place, and high wall, rest
ing on bedrock, faces the river channel,
which will be at least II feet high. This
is also of concrete and will probably be
able to withstand food conditions, it
looking as solid as the rock of ages
Messrs Hill and Codd will use brick in
their buildings, while Mr.. Reid some time
ago announced that he preferred cement
blocks. This improvement, when COM
pleted, will revolutionize the appearance
of things in that part OF town.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-10-14
Rooters Should Be Out in Force.

The Colfax High school football team
will meet the Rosalia High school team
at the ball park at O'Clock tomorrow
afternoon. The Rosalia team is enthu
siastically supported by the school and
citizens OF Rosalia, and an attempt will
be made to run special car from Ro-
salia for the game. Colfax rooters
should be out in force to support the
team in this first game on the home
grounds. The boys made good show
ing at Spokane and will put up good
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-10-14
Boyd Hamilton Honored

Boyd Hamilton, mayor of Coeur
d'Alene, Idaho, who claims Whitman
county as his birthplace, was recently
honored by being elected vice president
of the American Bankers Association
recently in session in Los Angeles. Mr..
Hamilton is cashier OF the Occur d'Alene
Bank 4 Trust Co.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-10-14
AT THE HYMENEAL ALTAR
Smith-Crawford.

c. c. Smith and Mary Crawford, both
OF Mayview, Garfield county, we're mar
ried in Colfax on October 10 by Rev
George H. Newman. The groom was
born in the state OF Washington and the
bride in Scotland. Their home will be at
Mayview. The ceremony took place in
the clerk g office
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-10-14
"The Gypsy Queen" Tonis ht. i.

Patrons of the New Ridgeway Thester
should not forget the production of the
operetta, "Gipsy Queen" which prom
ises to be an entertainment of more than
ordinary interest. Local talent is being
employed under the direction of Miss
Spach, a teacher OF music of more than
ordinary ability. A good entertainment
is promised.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-10-14
Death of Baby Neal.

Lillian L., infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. o. J. Neal, died at the family home
in this city last Thursday. Funeral ser
vices were held from the residence FRI
day, interment taking place in Colfax
cemetery.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-10-14
HeaIeV-CIark.

Joseph c. Healey aud Emily J. Clark,
both OF E,berton, we're married in Colfax
Wednesday, October II, by Rev. George
81. Newman. They will continue TO re-
side at Elberton.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-10-14
VIII Entertain.

The Ladies' Aid Society OF the Congre-
gational church will meet next Thurs
day, October 20, at the home OF Mrs.
W. Il. Melrose, who will be assisted by
Mrs. ]. T.. Irwin in entertaining.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-10-14

brothers home, where be told his brother
the story of the shooting, He stayed in
the field a few days, then came to the
house and went to work. This was two
weeks before he was arrested. He said
he shot in self-defense, as he believed Nc.
COnnel was going TO shoot bin, rs he
threw his right hand back az if to draw
a gun. Was greatly frightened ct being
knocked down, as we'll as dazad from the
effects OF the blows. Only four persons
were in the room at the time-McCOnnell,
Littleton, Bowman and defendant wit.
ness.
As stated above this testimony WAS
corroborated by the testimony of Little,
ton. Young Roberts was subjected to a
rigid cross-examination, but stood the
ordeal without fiiuching, sticking closely
to every statement made.
William Schluting testified that the
first he knew of the shooting he heard
Dell calling, "BiIl, Pm shot," and kept
bar to where they were and immedi-
ately grabbed Bowman and Littleton
and searched them. They denied doing
the shooting. He found Roberts hat
there, indicating that some one had
escaped. He placed Dell on a box.
where he soon tainted, and then laid
him on the floor, where the doctors
examined him.
As to McConneli's Reputation.
E. W. Weinberg, R. Z. Matlock, John
F. Richardson, T. B Matlock and
William Lippitt testified as to the rep
utation OF Mcconnell, which was not
favorable to deceased, he having been
engaged in many broils and was quar-
relsome when under the influence OF
liquor.
Court adjourned Wednesday afternoon
until 9 O'Clock yesterday morning to
allow Judge Pickrell to prepare his
charge to the jury. After the charge,
arguments we're commenced.
Prosecuting Attorney Chamberlin, in
the opening argument, told the jury
that the prosecution would be satisfied
with verdict of guilty of manslaughter,
the court instructing the jury not to
consider the first and second murder
degree charges. Mr.. Neergaard and
Judge Hanna followed, the latter speak
ing as we go to press.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-10-14

Miss Ada Doolittle left yerterday for
Spokane to visit with friends for week.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-10-14
Evidence for Defense.

George Littleton, an eye witness, was
the first witness for the defense. His
testimony corroborates that of defend.
ant Roberts given below.
George W. Hall, Lewis Stairet, Cad
Krous, Wesley Wood, Burrell Smith
and Charles Euler testified to the good
character of defendant
W. II. Roberts, father of the boy,
testified as to date of birth, July s.
1892.