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Imperial Valley press., 1910-10-22
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Imperial Valley press., 1910-10-22
SETTLERS RIGHTS PROTECTED
New Law Validating Assignments to Innocent Purchasers Defeat
 Contest

---
 A decsion of the Los Angeles Land Office in an Imperial Valley contest case has been reversed because of the enactment by Congress of a law to | protect the innocent purchasers of assignments of desert entries that may have been defective or fradulent The case was contest instituted by May H. Lanterman against the widow and children of William A. Polking- horn, concerning 240 acres.
 The claim was assigned to Polking- horn February 21, 1906, by John D.. Turner, who had filed on it. He died on August 20 of the same year, leav | ing a widow and three sons.
 The widow submitted the final proof to the land office on Decemebr 10 1906 showing that the property had been | improved, that there was sufficient water on the land to use in irrigating it and that thirty five acres were un- der cultivation
 Mrs. Lanterman filed the suit Sep tember r, 1908, asserting that there was fraud on the part of Turner. She declared that he had made entry on the part of another person. who paid him $10 and had made proof of the | Improvements annually for another, receiving $5 each time he did so.
 These facts were established in the course of the contest, with the further admission of Turner that he had made blank assignment prior to entering on the land.
 The Register and Receiver rendered decision in favor of the plaintiff on February D. of this year Under the that Polkinghorn had been ignorant of the land and had acted in the utmost good faith made no difference. When the case was reviewed, it was found that the two local officers had rendered the proper decision according to the law at that time. But a new statute was enacted June 25, of this year, covering the point in controversy. It reads:
 That any person, other than a cor poration, who has in good faith hereto fore acquired by assignemnt a desert 
 land entry, which entry is regular up on it's face, in the belief that he was obtaining valid title thereto, which assignment was accepted when filed in the local land office of the United States and recognized at the general Land Office as a proper transfer of such entry, shall be entitled to com plete the entry so acquired notwith- standing any contest that has been or may be filed against such entry, based upon charge of fraud of which the assignee had no knowledge"
 As a result of the reversal of the case, the suit has been dismissed. Many contemplated contests will probably never be filed on account of the outcome of this case.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-10-22
PRIZE MONEY RECEIVED.

c. w. Collins has received from the State Fair Association checks for SIP, in payment of the special prizes won by the Imperial County display at the Fair. This county won the fifty dol lar prize for the best special county exhibit; s20 for the cotton exhibit and $2 for best growing cotton plant. A gold medal was also awarded Inn perial county for the most attractive county exhibit.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-10-22
FINAL CERTIFICATES.

The United States Land Office has issued final certificates to Imperial Valley lands as follows:
 To Rose Arndt. Assignee of Alfred Williams, tract55-13-13 (SR of SEA of 35-19-13).
 To Geo. T. Irwin, Assignee, tract 60 F 16-14 (SW of SEE 20-16-14.
 To Valentine Smith. tract 103-15-1 15.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-10-22

ico. In the party were Dr. R B. Lar kin, State Superintendent of Congre- gational Home Missions; Dr. Edward Golf, Financial Secretary of Pomona College; Lester Moore, Secretary of the Conference Board. and Rev Will liam Davies, member of the Execu- tive Committee.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-10-22
CLERGY VISIT VALLEY.

A party of ministers of the Congre- gational Church. representing the Southern California Congregational Conference, made general inspection of the work of this church in Imper- ial valley last week, and they were rendered public reception at Calex-
Imperial Valley press., 1910-10-22
NEAR BY PASTORS LOCATED.

The Arizona Methodist annual con- ference has returned Rev G. Coulter to the Methodist church at Yuma for the ensuing year. Rev. J. M. Ochel- tree. formerly at Yuma, has been sta- toned at Williams.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-10-22

Walter l. Stone, general building contractor, is prepared to do your work, furnishing all labor and material therefor, doing the work promptly and for the originally stated price.
 29-1t*
Imperial Valley press., 1910-10-22
SERVICES AT ST. MARY,s.

Father Schmitt will conduct services in St. Mary's Catholic church, Fl Cen tro, tomorrow at 10 a. m.; catechism and instruction at 9:30 a. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1910-10-22

For Eucalyptus nursery stock, write The. Pratt Eucalyptus Co, 61O Laugh lin Bldg, Los Angeles Cal. 21-1Ot
Imperial Valley press., 1910-10-22

Why wear dusty hat when you can have it cleaned and blocked like new for 75c by A. Fink, tailor 26-eow -tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-19
WILL GET HER DIVORCE
MRS. TAYLOR, DAUGHTER OF
GOV. FLOWER.
Asks No Alimony and Gets Custody
of Their Three Children-In-
herited S., 600, 900.

NEW YORK. June 1S.-Mrs. Emma
Flower Taylor of Watertown, n. Y, wife
of John Byron Taylor and only daughter
of the la:> Gov. Roswell p. Flower. is to
receive an absolute divorce. Attorney
Charles W. Andrews of Syracuse, referee
in the case, recommended to the court
Yesterday a decree in her favor. His
report has been sent to Mrs. Taylor
counsel in this city. No alimony was
demanded. Mrs. Taylor gets the custody
OF the three children.
Mrs Taylor, who began her suit last
April. was represented by McFarlane &
Monroe of this city and former United
States Senator John c. Spooner. The
hearings were held in Mr.. Spooner's office,
No 81 Liberty street.
Half a Dozen Women Named.
More than sixty persons testified re-
sarding the. conduct of Jack" Taylor
in the past five years. The names Of
half a dozen women are said to have
been mentioned. In addition to the YER
bal testimony, there were read dispositions
of witnesses examined by commissioners
In various parts of the state. In all
the hearings Taylor was represented by
Judge Purcell of WATERFOWL.
Mrs. Taylor inherited most of the for
tune of Gov. Flower and all OF her
mothers estate.
She is said to be worth 5000, 600 As
Emma Flower she fell in love with
Jack" Taylor and married him January
3. 1900. despite the wishes of her father.
Her parents relented and Gov. Flower
set his son-in-law UP in business. Taylor
has made a fortune.
Jack Taylor is well known in social
and club circles of WATERFOWL and New
York. He and his brother Bertrand came
from Three Mile Bay, village adjoining
WATERFOWL, where their father was the
village shoemaker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-19
DIES TRYING TO SAVE SON.
Wealthy Contractor browns With
Ten.Year.Old Bow.

HAMILTON, Ohio. June 1S.-Rushing
TO the assistance Of his ten-year-old son,
who had been seized with cramps while
bathing. Edwin Erwin. wealthy con-
tractor, was drowned in the Miami river
in q futile effort TO save the life of the
boy.
After a momentaTy struggle the two
went down, locked in the embrace of each
other.
Irwin superintendent the construction of
a large part of the sewer system of New
Orleans. we'll as having built other
large public works in various cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-19
PRUSSIAN MINISTERS RETIRE.
Change in Holders of Portfolios of
Agriculture and Interior.

BERLIN. June 1s-Herr Won Arnim-
kriewen, Prussian ministe. of agriculture,
and Frederick Won Moltke, Prussian min
ister OF the interior. resigned their port
foiios to-day. They are succeeded re-
spectivefy by Baron Schorlemer, governor
Of the Rhine province, and Herr Dallwitz,
governor OF the province of Silesia.
Won Moltke's retirement W. due to the
failure OF the Prussian franchise bill
which was drawn by him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-19
PLEA FOR HIGHER RATES.
RAILROADS SEEK ASSENT OF
BIG MANUFACTURERS.
Conference Held in Chicago De-
clared to Be Unique in Trans
T. portation Annals.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, June 1S.-The financial
interests in the east have taken an
active hand in the attempt being made
TO solve the problem of freight rates
and railroad revenues. Thus far the
6nanciers have been directing their at
tention to trying to induce repre-
sentatives OF large manufacturing in
terests TO accept increases in freight
rates.
Yesterday George W. Perkins, of j.
Pierpont Morgan az Co, concluded
three-day conference between railroad
men and officials of the packing house
companies. during which he tried to
act as mediator.
Ask Railroad Concession.
Failing to get the packing house in
tereStS to agree TO increases OF almost
% per cent in the rates from Chicago
to the seaboard, Mr.. Perkins has re-
turned to New York TO try to get the
railroad presidents 10 agree to impose
an increase of only 5 cents per 100
pounds.
According to the representatives of
the various packing firms, the PROPOSE
tion put up to them by the railroad
men comprehended the transfer OF
5000 from the net proht SIDE OIL
the combined packing house ledger to
the net revenue side of the combined
eastern railroad ledger.
Willing to Give Million.
AS matter of compromise the pack
ing house interests offered to consent
to an increase which would cost them
more than 100000 annually, but to
his the railroads would not agree. Now
Mr. Perkins hopes to get the railroads
TO listen to compromise measure, and
then to get the packing house interests
to agree to a little larger concession
than was contemplated in their Chi
cago offer
The proceeding is unique in railroad
history, and is causing amazement
among the ranks of the shippers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-19
SWELTERING IN CHICAGO.
Heat Wave Results in Many Pros
trations.

CHICAGO. June 1s.-Chicago. swelter-
ing in heat since Sunday, enjoyed a few
minutes respite during shower today
Previously the mercury stood at SO, and
several prostrations were added to the
list since the weather became oppres-
sive.
At the weather bureau the shower was
diagnosed as purely local At its ces-
Sation suffering was augmented by in
creased humidity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-19
WAR EQUIPMENT SEIZED.
Shipped as Books for Chinese in
Canton.

VICTORIA, b. c., June 1S-Six cases
of rifles. bayonets and ammunition ship
ped from San Francisco as books for
chinese in Canton province we're sezed
on board river steamer en- route TO Can
ton for transshipment at Hongkong, ac-
Sording 10 news received here today
\ Chinese dressed in European cos
tune. who said he came from San Fran
CISCO. vas arrested when he sought to
claim the shipment.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-04-15
rhe Man-of-war aird.

The frigate pelican, or man-of-war
bird, is usually met with by travellers
In the tropics. Although when stripped
Of its feathers it is hardly larger than
a pigeon, yet no man can touch at the
same time the tips of its extended
wings. The long wing bones are ex.
ceedingly light, and tho whole apps
ratus of air cells is extremely devel-
oped, SO that its real weight is very
triding. 1t flies at great height above
the water, and from that elevation
pounces down on fish, especially pre-
ferring the poor. prosecuted flying fish
for Its prey. According to some au
thors, the name Of man-of-war bird
was given to 1t because its appearance
was said to foretell the coming of a
ship. probably because the frigate peli-
can and real frigates are equally ad-
verse to storms. and both like to come
into harbor II the weather threatens.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-04-15
A Boys Target.

1t has been said that If there were
no birds, man could not live on the
earth, and yet cases much like the
following, reported by the Daily SEN
tinel Of Fairmount, Minnesota, are con-
stantly noticed by observing people.
The boy with rife or a gun Is often
thoughtless and careless.
A mother dove had been the target
of some small boy. The bullet had
passed through her breast. and had
left her only strength enough to flut-
ter homeward and reach the nest.
where half-grown fiedgling awaited
her coming.
Dying, she had snuggled up against
her little one, her life blood pulsing
out over her own white breast and
against that of her young. And there,
with eyes staring wide, she breathed
her last, and the Hedging starved. and
then froze. The two were found with
their heads pressed together as in 3
last embrace.
The owner OF the dove house
brought them downtown Just as they
rested in the nest, and the sight and
the suffering of which 1t spoke were
enough to melt the hardest heart.
The boy with the rife may cause Q
like tragedy again, and many times.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-04-15
A WooD-sHED TRAGEDY.

Marvellous things are to be seen In
the most commonplace surroundings
If one but keeps his eyes open.
: The window of the wood-shed was
thickly coated with dirt. Upon this
had been Matched nest of spiders.
and numbers of them we're scurrying
back and forth. They were not larger
than the head of pin, and reminded
one OF colony Of Lilliputians.
A full-grown mosquito alighted on
the pane, when tiny spider ran up,
and catching 1t by the leg, held on for
dear life, while the mosquito, realiz-
ing its danger, attempted to fly. 1t
was, however, firmly held by the tiny
enemy. and only succeeded in swing
ing round In circles.
Another spider, passing near and
discerning the struggle, rushed to the
aid of his brother.
When the new arrival discovered
that holding on to the mosquitoes leg
did not bring any nearer the conquer
ing of the mosquito. he released his
hold, and running up the mosquitoes
leg, quickly climbed on to his back.
This seemed to spur the mosquito to
extra effort. 1t succeeded, after a
sharp struggle, in wrenching Its leg
free. Then, with the tiny aeronaut
upon its back, 1t sailed away into the
dark recesses of the cellar, where the
animated aeroplane and It's passenger
we're lost to view.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-04-15
An Obedient Dog.

Schnapps is q dachshund, and the
people who know all about the breed
call the queer looking animal hand
some. In the house in New York
where he is the pet he Is credited with
more than ordinary dog sense and with
understanding every word said to him
In English or German. In order te
demonstrate his sagacity his master
said to him a few evenings ago:
"Schnapps, the young people have
been here long enough. Go down and
tell the boys to go home" Downstairs
he waddled and, standing before the
visiting youths, barked and howled,
then ran to the front door and back
again and kept UP the performance
until, as his proud master explained,
"the young men heard and saw the
point. Pretty smart for dachs. eh?"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-04-15
WHY PLAIN MEN ARE POPULAR.

UgIiness Usually Accompanied BY
Some Quality Which Attracts.
Plain men exist and multiply, but
In our modern world a mans want of
looks seems to be no handicap either
to his success in life or his personal
popularity. In this, as 1t happens,
the two sexes show marked discrep-
ancy. For, a woman's charm is often
her best asset, and, to parody fa-
nous phrase, "Peauty is of mans life
thing apart, It's woman's whole ex-
istence."
Then mans plainness may be
atoned for by his mind, manner and
general appearance, says the Strand.
Clever men win hands down and a
good manner often counts for more
than looks, brains or even character.
And most men, even II plain, own some
feature that will interest, attract and
save the situation. Even downright
ugliness can sometimes be redeemed
by clever face and an air of dis
tinction. We will picture to ourselves
few of these possibilities. A short,
puny man may have small, straight
features, good hair and a clear COM
plexion. Weak lips may smile, or show
soft curves of kindness; stern chin
or heavy jaw can prove strength Of
will and firmness Of character; In
small, dull eyes may lurk hidden fires
that tell of genius, or, at least, of en-
thusiasm; and a wrinxled brow often
gives evidence OF deep thoughts a high
intellect and marked powers of con-
centration. Then, plain man is apt
to- win who was broad, well-formed
forehead. For an open brow attracts
and also gives sign of mental capacity.
And good eyes can do much to redeem
rugged or irregular features. Black
eyes look beady In either man or wom-
an and pale-blue eyes are said to be
untrustworthy. But pair Of dark.
brown or dark-gray orbs have mag.
ACttC Cndl VoPOttaiAy WhOA o*4oNSN
and shadowed by thick eyelashes and
well-marked eyebrows. And good hair,
kept in perfect order, will do much
to redeem a plain face or a mesquin
figure. This last word reminds me
that for man to be tall and wel-set-
up will cover multitude Of sins in
the ways Of appearance. At any rate,
from woman's point Of view, six feet
of height, broad shoulders and fine
presence are safe to redeem such
minor defects as snub nose. q wide
mouth, small eyes or a bad complex
ion. And a short man can have q
good figure II he happens to own fiat
back and wide shoulders and to hold
himself with smart uprightness. Out
line counts for much and has done
from the days of the Roman gladia
| tors downward.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-04-15
mixed.

A sergeant was once drilling squad
of recruits. They we're Incredibly ig-
norant One of them could not tell his
right hand from his left. The ser
geant proceeded to teach them and at
last attained some degree of success.
Sergeant-Now, yer blessed idiot,
hold yer hands in front of yer and
twist item round one over the other.
Stop! Now, which is your left hand
and which is your right?
Recruit Cooking at his hands for a
moment Pm blowed If know. I've
gone and mixed 'em!-London An
sWars.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-04-15

Teacher-As have been telling yon.
there are two general classes Of work.
ers. Tommy, does your father make
his living by using his brains or By
using his muscles? Neither
one, ma'am. He's q policeman.--Chi.
Cago Tribune.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-04-15
II Iood's
Sars apariIIa

Cures all blood humors, all
eruptions, clears the complex
ion, creates an appetite, aids
digestion, relieves that tired
feeling, gives vigor and vim.
Get it today in usual liquid form or chocolate
tablets known as Sarsatabs. 100 Doses 81.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-04-15
Irony.

you're as hard as nails" said his
trainer
WELL" irritably answered the actor
pugilist. wouldn't you naturally ex-
pect me to be? wear my clawham-
mer coat two or three hours every
niyhf
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-04-15
No ConpuIsion.

"why do have to pay such enor.
nous prices for round steak7" grum-
bled the customer.
you don't" said the butcher Here's
a perfectly good shank you can buy fos
a good deal less money."-Chicags
Tribune.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-04-15
Distennper

In all Its forms, among all ages of horses
and dogs, cured and Others in the same sta
BILE prevented from having the disease with
Spohn's Distemper Cure. Every bottle
guaranteed. Over 100000 bottles sold last
year. $.So ana an q S Sl.Oo. Good druggists, Or
Write for free book. Spohn Med. Co., Spec.
Contagious Diseases, Goshen, Ind.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-04-15
Chrontc.

Mrs. Hewligus-Absalom we are out
Of coal Is your credit at the dealers
bad again?
Mr.. Hewligus-Not again." Amanda.
Still!--Chicago Tribune.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-04-15
Nothing.

NOth1ME.
What was your husband saying ts
you last night?"
Nothing"
why, ! was sure I heard him talk
ing to you for over an hour"
You did. Houston Post.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-04-15

maker"
"It's the rule"
'But why should 1t be the ruler"
Because In the past horsemen wore
swords. They wore them on the left
hip; hence had they mounted on the
right side the sword would have got in
the way. SO they mounted on the
laft. and We stil mount on the left.
Horses are accustomed to It. and II
you try to get UP from the right you
are liable to be kicked" ."-Philadelphia
Bulletin.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-04-15

It is pretty safe to distrust the man
who claims to be working overtime as
peacemaker.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-04-15
AT the Artists, Reception.

"Mr. D'Awber. what are you going to
paint on this coal black canvasT'
Madam, that is completed paint
ing 1t is listed in the catalogue as
Early Morning in Chicago Chicago
Tribune
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-04-15
Radical.

Talk about reformin' foot ball!"
said Uncle Jerry PEBBLES. "The only.
way you kin reform it is to take an ak
to it!"-Chicago Tribune.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-04-15

We don't accomplish much but try
to keep ahead of the special sessions
In that respect
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-04-15
DoIly,s Retort.

IL won't wash my face!" said Dolly
defiantly.
Naughty. naughty" reproved
grandmother when / was a little
girl I always washed my face"
Yes. and now look at it!"--Every-
body's.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-04-15
Uncle Allen.

UneAe AAeu.
"You may not be as good as David
or as wise as Solomon" said Uncle AL
len Sparks. but If you know how to
train children you've got the bulge on
both of 'em. Each Of the two had Q
boy that went wrong"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-04-15

Mothers win find Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup the best remedy to use for their children
during the teething period.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-04-15

Pettit's Eye SaIve for Over 100 Year
has been used for congested and i'm
famed eyes, removes film or scum
over the eyes. All druggists or How
ard Bros, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-04-15
Only One ..RRoMo ouINlNE"

OHV OHS bNOWO VUHVfNI
That is LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE. Look
for the signature of E. w. Grove Used the
World over to Cure Cold in One Day. 25c
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-04-15

PILES CURED IN TO - DAYS
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case
Of Itching Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in
to ID days or money refunded 60c.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-04-15
Dtsastrous.

DISASTROUS.
Doctor-Have you been taking an oc-
casiopal cold plunge. as / advised7
Dyspeptic Capitalist-Yes. I've been
investing heavily In ice stoeks-and ]
got nipped.-.Chic Tribune.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-04-15
At the Riding school.

@Mount your horse on the left side"
"Why? What difference can that
maker"