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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-16

who before 1t was too late would come
personally to the Neal Institute of his
own accord and say to the Manager
Il never get stupetied drunk. but have
arrived at that state where I have got
to have liquor In order u eat ana keep
my nerves and strength up So / can
work'-like his man did The best
part of it was, he is proud of the fact
that he had sense enough to admit
that liquor had the best of him. lie
is now cured and Will not have to wor-
ry about his position or King Alcohol
either.
Every employer and every employee
knows and appreciates the fact that
old King Alcohol causes more tinan-
cial loss, crime. misery, suffering dis
grace, insanity and death than all 9TH
er causes combined. We do not in any
manner condone or excuse the original
act or acts of the man or woman who
is today afflicted with mans greatest
curse-the excessive and constant use
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-16
NORTH ANSON.

The March meeting of Ruth Head
Cragin Chapter will be held Friday
afternoon. March "a, at the home of
Mrs. Wallace Emery, when a full re-
port of the State meeting will be Civ
en-.
Mrs. c. w. Rogers received a tele-
gram Friday forenoon telling of the
serious illness of her brother in New
York. and she started on the after
noon train. Rev. Mr.. Rogers accom-
panying her as far as Danville juno
ton.
Monday morning Mrs. A Simmons
and Mrs. V. d. Hilton started for
Portland to attend the annual con-
gress of the D. A. r. society. Mrs.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-16
Madison Town Officers.

The selectmen of Madison have
made the following appointments this
week Constables, ]. Frank Withee.
George w. Brown, Harry Lessore, c.
A. Roberts. Charles A. Lander, R l..
Perkins, E. B. Williams, w. G.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-16
ATHENS.

The largest congregation for the
winter was out to church Sunday
morning, March u to listen to an ap-
propriate sermon by the Methodist
pastor, Rev H. F. Milligan from the
text Behold the Lamb of God" Be-
tween fifty and sixty members of
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-16

Head, Elmer Adams. E. F. Sprague.
C. A. Hewitt, J H. Dowd, R. s.
Mckinney, H. R. Pierpont, A. T.
Hobart; Fire Wardens, A. C. Wal
ton, D. L. Churchill, H. H. Per-
kins.
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Business Men Are Endorsing the Nea]
TFhree Day Cure for Alcoholism

of Intoxicating liquor-but we con
tend that such a person is as much
in need of medical aid and assistance
as the person afflicted with typhoid
fever. Many of our best men and wo-
men--those who are our equals or SUI
periors when sober-are no more able
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-16

How many drinking men are there
in Maine today whose positions are
Just hanging by thread as this mans
was and they don't know it until it
is too late? How many are there like
the employee of Mr.. J. H. Mountfort.
the well known Portland coal dealer
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Sly lie

BOTCHED From observation
and experience we know that
many good fabric is marred
in the making.
The good dresser today must
have style, and our athletic built
clothes give him that style he is
looking for. They never sag
and get out of shape; they give
him that shoulder and chest ef-
feet that everybody likes. Try
one on, that's all we ask.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-16

Take the best fabrics manu-
featured, from them select the
most exclusive patterns and
weaves, give them into the
hands of the cleyerest designers
and tailormen the country af-
fords, let these men give you
the best of their ability, then
you will have the clothing we
offer to you.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-16

A soft snap may end in a dull thud.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-16
The Things to Consider in Buying Your Spring Clothes
Price

The time has passed when you
have to pay an enormous price
for a good quality, stylish suit.
Though some may still stick to
that idea, they would soon
change their minds after wear
ing our clothing. We challenge
competition in the price of good
clothing.
Pay less and dress better is
our motto.
1t will pay you to get our
prices.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-04
: NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
mot Coal Lands-07219)

Department of the Interior. U. S. Land
Office at LOS Angeles, Cal, Novem-
ber 8, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that MAUD
MARKWELL, of 1886 W. 23rd ST., of
Los Angeles, Cal, assignee of Robert
Barry, assignee of Daisy Calisher, as
sgnee of Halbert Z. Littlejohn, who
on Oct. 2S,1907, made Desert Land
Entry No. 41S4. for E1a NWA, VIZ
NEA, NEA NEA, Section 26, Town
ship 16 S., Range IL E., 3. B. Merid-
ian, adjusted to resurvey to Tracts
As and 46, T. 16 S. R. II E. S. B. NJ,
has filed notice of intention to make
Final Proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before the Reg
lister and Receiver, United States Land
Office, at LOS Angeles, California, on
the goth day of December, 1911, at 10
o'clock am.
" Claimant names as witnesses:
John L. Markwell, Of Los Angeles,
Cal; Nellie Minniear. OF Los An
geles, Cal; Thomas A. Cox, of Ell Cen
tro, Cal; j. S. Owen, of Seeley, Cal.
! FRANK BUREN,,
Dec. IA. Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-04
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
(Not Coal Lands-01952)

CNOt Coal LandS-01952)
Department OF the Interior, U. S. Land
Office at Los Angeles, Cal Novem-
Der 8, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that NELLIE
F: MINNIEAR, of 1886 w. 23rd st.,
of Los Angeles, Cal, assignee of Rob-
ert Barry, assignee of L. isy Calisher,
assignee of Halbert G. Littlejohn. who,
On Oct. 2S, 1907, made Desert Land
Entry No. 41S4, Serial No. 01o52, for
SnA SEA-, Sec. 26, r. Is S. r. IL e.
adjusted to North 40 acres of Tract
AZ, Section -, Township 16 s. Range
l2 e. s. B. Meridian, by the resurvey,
has filed notice of intention to make
Final Proof to establish claim to the
land above described, before the Reg.
lister and Receiver, United States Land
Office; at Los Angeles, California, on
the 22nd day of December. 1911, at
10 O'clock am.
Claimant names as witnesses:
John L. Maxwell, of Los Angeles,
Cal; Maud Markwell, of Los Angeles
Cal; Thomas A. Cox, of El Centre,
Cal; J. S. Owen, of Seeley, Cal. 'tf
.... FRANK buren,,
Dec A. .,~. =. Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-04
IA Wonderful Instructor.

Over door leading to one of the
smaller lecture" halls in the SorbOnne
at Paris q notice was posted recently,
which read: Here the instructor does
not pause when feet are shuffied, does
not smile when he is applauded and
does not single out the one who knows
the least for the hardest work. Here
the instructor never comes too late or
too early. and one may say unparlia-
mentary things without fear Of offend
ing. This wonderful. instructor never
sleeps. eats or drinks and, being abso-
lutely blOodless and brainless and
blind, must be carried to the rostrum
from which the voice reaches the stu
dent" The door leads to a room where
French officers receive instruction in
the German language by means Of a
talking machine.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-04

COMFORTABLY DRESS For CHILDREN.
bon bows or flowers placed at the
back. AL trimmings are gradually
working ar0VNd toward the front.
Practically all kinds Of fringe is be-
ing used tI.!s season, including ball or
drop fringe. silk fringe in all weights
and widths. chenille. wool and crystal
bead fringe. says the Dry Goods Econ
Olnist.
Tucked scarfs in two tones Of color
are draped round the figure and give a
distinctive note to the toilet.
Little children are wearing a great
many dresses made in this style. They
are very pretty and childish and adapt
ed to a variety of materials. In the
illustration the blouse is made Of white
serge and the skirt is of blue. while the
trimming matches the latter
JUDO CHOLLET.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-04
The Spread of Species.

One of the problems that confront
the naturalist is that of accounting for
the distribution OF identical forms OF
life through widely separated localities
Investigation frequently shows that
this has been accomplished in many
ways that appear quite simple when
once discovered, although one would
hardly have thought Of them. Some
interesting facts have been cleaned
concerning the dispersion Of fresh wa
ter mollusks, accounting for their ap-
pearance in remote and isolated ponds.
Waterfowl play an important part in
this work Ducks have been known to
carry mussels attached to their feet
a hundred miles or more. Bivalve mol
lusks not infrequently cling to the toes
Of wading birds and are thus trans
ported for considerable distances. Even
aquatic insects have been known to
carry small fresh water mollusks at
tached to their legs.-Harper's Weekly.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-04
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
(Not Coal Lands-05005)

Department of the Interior, u. S. Land
Office at Los Angeles, Cal, Novem-
Der 23, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that ALEX
ANDER WHOM, OF Ell Centro, Cal.
who on February II, 1908, made Desert
Land Entry No. 05005, for N1k SEA
SEA SEA, Sec. 27, NEA NEA, Sec
tion "a, Township 16 S. Range IL e.,
S. B. Meridian, being Lots and 6, Sc
n SEA, Sec. 27, NEA NEA, Sec. "a,
T. 16 S., R. IL E., e. B. NJ. Resurvey,
has filed notice Of intention to make
Final Proof, to establish claim to the
lsad above described, before the Clerk
Of the Superior Court of Imperial
County, at Ell Centre, California, on
the 5th day of January, 1912.
Claimant names as Witnesses:
August Anderson, William Pool,
Benjamin Jones, Alice Pool, all of Ell
Centro, Cal
~ FRANK BUREN,, -
Dec. 81. Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-04
NOTICE EoR PUBLICATION

(Not coal lands-OI12S)
Department of the Interior, u. S.
Land Office at Los Angeles, Cal,
November 8, 1911.
Notice IS hereby given that DEN
TON ID. COPENHAVER, of Imperial,
Cal, who, on October 25, 1907, made
Desert Land Entry, No. 4176, Serial
No. O112S, for NEA NEA, Sec "a, T..
Is S. r. IL e C SEA SWA, Sec. 18,
NWA VIZ NEA, Sec. 19, Township
16 S. Range 13 e. ST. B. Meridian, ad-
justed to Tracts 40 & Al, T. 16 s. r. 12
E. S. B. M, resurvey, has filed notice
of intention to make rinal Proof, to
establish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before the Clerk of the Su-
perior Court of Imperial county at Ell
Centro, California, on the 18th day of
December, 1911. ~~-.-.--. .-. .- --.-,
Claimant names as witnesses:
e Henry L. Peck, of Imperial, Cal. !;
Rrue G. Harrington, of Imperial, Cal. !;
John w. Chappen, of Imperial, Cal. /;
Robert M. Davies, of Ell Centre, Cal.
FRANK BUREN,,
Dec. IL. Register
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-04
kOTtCE-CALt FOR BIDS

!. Sealed proposals will be received by
the Board Of Trustees of the City of Ell
Centre, at the Office of the City Clerk,
on Dec. Is, 1911, for the furnishing of
one sprinkler wagon, harness, and
horses according to the following spec
ifications: Tank to be galvanized steel,
cut down, in front for drivers seat,
with No., IA barrel and No. u, heads
double riveted; wheels to be genuine
Archibald patent; axle 2" front with
|2Mx11b spindles, rear "a with 23sX
IL spindles, axles to be of solid collar
pattern;. wheels to have riveted rims
and bolted tires, A. tire; tank to hold
600 gallons. Front gear to be equipped
with tranSOm plates, male and female,
so as to remove all strain from sprink-
Ter barrel and to prevent tank from
tipping over in making short turns.
Tank to be mounted on steel I rails.
Front gear springs to be "a Ix13 leaf
riveted with leaves turned and con-
nected at end to form connection be-
tween springs and gear. Rear springs
same as front except IA leaves Niagara
attachments for sprinkler or spray.
Also bids will be accepted on set of
one inch, heavy truck; blind, box
loop, cheeks, solid spotted nose band
and face piece; lines, l inch, Is feet;
names, o. 8 nickel, long spot, favorite
|ball top, bolt; traces, g heavy bolted
and filled, 80" butt chains; back bank,
81; bellyband, 1A"; breast straps, o.;
pole strap, %" in with rings; breech-
inch, heavy folded body, Is layers;
box loop up tugs; IA" double turn
backs, T. hip straps; l 1s side straps;
collars, Boston, team to fit.
Also bids will be received on two
horses, bays, weight about 14O0 each,
to be exhibited at request of Board of
Trustees.
Bids will be received on any or all
of the above, when accompanied by
certified check for 10 per cent, and
city reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
w. H. oPRAGUE,
Dec. IL City Clerk.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-04
DUMAS AND HIS BARBER.
Origin of the Practice of Specializing
In, Theater Tickets

In, Theater Tickets.
The practice of specializing in thea
ter tickets, strange as it may appear,
was started by the elder Dumas. He
patronized a Paris barber named POr-
cher, and one day this worthy while
shaving the novelist asked him why
he did not sell the tickets given him
by the managers of the theaters where
his plays were produced.
ITO whom could l sell them?" asked
the author Of the '"Three Musketeers." ="
why, to me. if you like" replied Por-
cher. "And what would you do with
them?' asked Dumas. "That's my
business" replied the barber, contin-
uing to lather the bronzed face Of the
famous story teller.
"But l give you tickets whenever
you ask for them" said Dumas. "Ah.
One or two are not sufficient for my
purpose" responded Porcher. 81 must
have all your tickets. and every day
too" And you will pay for them|'
4 said the dramatist "Cash." was the
simple yet practical reply.
Dumas at that moment was very
badly in need Of money. so he at once
corclud.ad the bargain. Porcher. who
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-04
NOTicE-APPLIcA TO pisiN.
CORPORATE.

Z. In the matter of the application of
the Becker and Turner, corporation,
to dissolve; notice is hereby given that
the Becker and Turner, corporation
formed under the laws Of the State
of California; has presented to the Su-
perior Court of the County of Imperial
a, petition praying to be allowed to dis
solve and disincorporate; and that Fri
day. the 18th day of December, 1911,
at 10 o'clock AM of said day. or as
soon thereafter as counsel can be
bea;G has been appointed a. the ti.le
and the cf'iTf Tift::n Of The Superior
Court a; E.l Centro as the place ;,.uere
said application will be heard.
/. In witness whereof | have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal of the
said Superior Court this 9th day of
November, 1911.
M. S. COOK,
County Clerk.
F. P. WILLARD,
Attorney for Petitioner dec 10
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-04

gpon reading and filing the affidavit of
w. Il. Cox, attorney for plaintiff, and it
satisfactorily appearing therefrom that
the defendant, J. r. Wiley, resides out OF
the State Of California. and can not af-
State.
And II also appearing from said affidavit
that plaintiff has a good cause OF action
against the defendant. and that said de-
fendant. ]; r. Wiley. is necessary
And Il further appearing that a Sum
mons has been duly issued by this Court.
and that personal service can not be
| made on said defendant for the reasons
above stated. and by said affidavit made
Upon motion Of w. IL Cox. attorney
for plaintiff. it Is hereby ordered that the
services OF the Summons in this action be
made on the, defendant, J. r. Wiley, by
publication thereof In the Imperial Valley
Prees, newspaper published at the City
Of n Centre. County Of Imperial. State OF
newspaper most likely to give notice TO
said defendant; that said publication be
made at least once week Tor two
months.
ner satisfactorily to this Court that the
last known residence Of said defendant
is Weiser. Idaho General Delivery).
And II is ordered and directed that
copy OF the. Summons and Complaint In
this action be forthwith deposited In
of El Centre, County OF Imperial, post
paid. registered and return receipt re-
queeted and directed to the defendant at
his last known place OF residence.
Dated Nov. 3. 1911.
Judge Of the Superior Court in the CoSn-
~ of Imperial, State Of California.
h.oR-Jan
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-04
INVISIBLE LIGHT.

Only When 1t Strikes the Retna of the
Eye Can 1t Be Seen.
What is the simplest demonstration
! of the fact that light is invisible?
The blackness Of midnight sky
demonstrates this fact most readily.
We may see the planets brilliantly illu.
minated by the suns rays but the sur
rounding space is dark, although we
know that light must be passing there.
The passage Of a beam Of light
through darkened room is only visi-
BILE on the dust in the air, and the cone
of light seen when the sun shines
through a small hole in shutter Is
not visible, but only light reflected
from the notes in the beam. This can
be easily and simply demonstrated by
placing in the beam a glass vessel
from which the dust has been careful
ly removed. The beam then may be
seen before and behind the vessel, but
is invisible within. A Bunsen burner
or a redhot poker held so as to destroy
the notes will also render the beam
Invisible at that spot.
Light Is only visible when it. strikes
on the retina of the eye. and it can
only do so when it reaches 1t in di-
rect line or is turned by a reflection or
refractiOn into direct line. Just as
the bullets. from gun do man no
harm unless aimed or turned in their
course toward his body. so light is
without effect unless it is aimed or
turned toward the retina.-Pearson' s
Weekly ... .,i i..
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-04
NOTICE FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received
by the Board of Trustees of the City of
El Centro at the Office. of the City.
Clerk on Dec. Is, 1911, for the work of
laVeiing the land owned by the city
situate in ana aboUJ Fark Ave, in said
city, formerly used as settling basins
by Holton Power Co.
A certified check of 10 per cent must
accompany each bid and bid must set
forth the work proposed.
The Board reserves the right to re-
Ject any or all bids,
w. H. SPRAGUE,
Dec. II City Clerk.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-04
Eve Strain and It's DANCERS.

Never allow children to read or do
any form Of fine work unless there is
a bright, steady light. says medical
journal. Working by freight or in
the dusk causes such a strain on
young eyes that they never quite re-
cover. and weak or defective vision
is the reAllt Notice whether child
holds books ard work very close to
tie eyes, and if SO consult an oculist,
So that the child may be fitted with
suitable spectacles.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-04
FORECAST OF FASHION.

Lace Frocks Popular For Evening
Wear This Wnter-Hat Trimming.
Evening dresses of lace for the com
ing winter will be black and white or
black and champagne colOred lace.
Fur scarfs coming from fashiona bic
furriers are made very wide.
The Prince of Wales tip, which
means three feathers, trims a lot Of
fall millinery.
A notable feature in hat trimming
now is that we no longer see the rib
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-04
Rreakinu Him In.

my future mother-in law is really a
bit too careful. So that my fiancee
shall know what to buy after we are
married she takes us both with her TO
the market every morning."
"Well. but what use are your"
''Oh. pay."-Fliegende Blatter.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-04

snJfs,s |rter tiis gave up shaving ana
cutting hair, made similar bargains
with other authors and quickly be
came rich.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-04
Cowardy.

Bounder-I took you home the other
night. Rounder-Yes. and then. you
coward. you left me to face my wife
alone.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-04

PEARL WILEY, Plaintiff, VS.. ]. r..
WILEY, observation-disclosures for Publ
cation Of Summons. ..,t
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-04

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-04

dec 10 De
Imperial Valley press., 1911-12-04

Dec. -.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01
Two Collars on a Doa,

Having bought a dog that he admir- ed, man undertook to buy a dog col Tar. The dog had neck nearly as big as his head, and the dealer advised the man to buy two collars.
 What for?" said the man. Hes only got one neck, so guess he can get along with only one collar, can't hep
 Maybe so," said the man, so the man went away leading the dog by his new collar and chain. In less than a week he brought the dog back.
 ''I'm afraid I can't keep him." he said. ''He is too obstreperous. I can't keep him tied up. His neck is the big gest part of him, and he is as strong as an OK, therefore it is a cinch for him to slip his collar off"
 That was why wanted you to take two collars said the dealer. Put both on and fasten the chain to the back collar, and he can tug away all night without getting loose. He may commit suicide, but he won't get loose."-New York Sun.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01
THE WESTERN UNION DAY LETTER"

The Day Letter is the latest Western Union innovation to popularize and extend the facilities of the telegraph service. That Company announces today the inauguration of the fifty word Day Letter as the day compan- which is now so much used for all kinds of correspondence.
 It is just a year since the Western Union launched the Night Letter and the popularity and success of that ser- vice in providing the means for an extended use of the telegraph by the public has prompted the Company to give to the public similar advantages in the day service.
 The Day Letter is to be written in plain English; core language or code words not accepted. Day Letters are to be transmitted as the facilities of the Company will permit during busi- ness hours of the day. full rate tele- grams having priority of transmits sion.
 As the wires of the Company are in much demand during the midday hours. it is advisable that Day Let ters should be filed as early in the day as possible. This is desirable so that the Company may dispa tch and deliver of the day on which they are filed.
 Day Letters will be accepted at all offices of the Western Union at any hour during the day. or they may be sent in by telephone
 The rate charged for a Day Letter of fifty words or less is one and one half times the fifty word Night Letter or less one-fifth the initial charge
 The Day Letter and the Night Let ter give the United States the cheap est telegraph service in the world.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01
Disappointed In Her.

"And so your father refuses to cor sent to our uniOn.''
 "He does, Rodolphus''
 The sad youth swallowed a sob.
 ''Is there nothing left fer us, then, but an elopement?' said he
 Nothing
 The girl was fond. but firm.
 ''Do you think, CIementine, that you could abandon this luxurious home. forget all the enjoyments of great wealth, banish yourself forever from your devoted parents hearts and go west with a poor young man to enter home of lifelong poverty and self denial?'
 'I could, Rodolphus."
 The sad youth rose weari1y and reached for his hat.
 "Then," said he, you are far from being the practical girl I have all along taken you to be-"
 And with one last look around on the sumptuousness that some day he had hoped to share he sobbed and said farewell.-Browning's Magazine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01
TWO BLACK ROCK TEAMS
 MAY CREATE TROUBLE

Secretary Stephen M. Boucher of the City Baseball league has two applica- tions for a franchise in the league from the Black Rock club. One is signed by Manager Jack Halp'n and the other by Manager Will Taylor. From the outside it appears as if the league directors before they admit either club will have little mix-up. Halpin is the manager of the team which last year won the junior city championship. Taylor's is a new team and will have among it's players "Dea- con- Rohrback, winning heaver for the Yost team last season Eddie Reilly and Patsy Cunningham. The other members of the new club have not yet been mentioned. Manager Taylor played last season with the original Black Rocks. He is the owner of the field known as the Acid Works" diamond.
 Manager Halpin of the original Black Rocks says that he has the signatures of every member of last seasons champions and that, his out fit will be increased by the addition of Stratton, last season with the West Ends and Jack Whelan of the Ben- gals