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Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-27
NOTICE-CAlL FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received by
the Board of Trustees of the City of Ell
Centric, 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. IL, heads
double riveted; wheels to be genuine
Archibald patent axle 2" front with
2kx111a spindles, rear PA with 2$sx
12 spindles. axleS to be of solid collar
pattern; wheels to have riyeted rims
and bolted tires. 4" tire; tank to hold
500 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 T rails.
Front gear springs to be 2Ax13 leaf
Tiveted with leaves turned and con-
nected at end to form connection be-
tween springs and gear. Rear springs
same as front except Ii leaves Niagara
attachments for sprinkler or spray.
Also bids will be accepted on set of
California best chain harness; bride
one inch, heavy truck; blind, box
loop, cheeks, solid spotted nose band
and face piece; lines, | inch, Is feet;
names, o. s nickel long spot, favorlte
ball top, bolt; traces, 8 heavy bolted
and filled, 3O' butt chains; back bank,
s.; bellyband, 1A"; breast straps, q;
pole strap, 22' in with rings; breech-
inch, heavy folded body rs" layers;
box loop up tugs; IA" double turn
backs, 1" hip straps; rs side straps;
collars, Boston, team to fit.
Also bids will be received on two
horses, bays, weight about 14OO 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,
City Clerk
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-27
Mrs. Mary M. Morris Wins Suit

Register Buren and Receiver Rob-
inson of the land Office hav decided
the land contest instituted by Adria v.
Siriplin against Mary 81. Norris. in
voiving 100 acres in imperial Valley.
in favor of Mrs Morris. 1t appeared
from the testimony that A. M. Striplin,
father of the claimant. took possession
of eighty acres in October, 1907, and
posted notices that his son claimed the
land. In 1908, fearing that the claim
might be jumped, the son sold it to A.
M. Francisco for $500. Francisco lived
on the land from November, 1907 to
August, 1908 He abandoned it. On
May 4. 1909, Mrs. Mary Morris filed d
desert land entry and began to cult
vate her holding, which was q part Of
The same as that hell by StripIin. 1t
was indicated by the evidence that
while StripIin kneN the woman was
doing work on p5.i ion Of bis entry
he said nothing to ler about it-Holt-
vile Tribune
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-27
Murder Trial on Today

Today the case of the people VS..
Shirley, who is charged with the mur-
der of Felicito Gonzales, near Imper-
ial, is before the imperial county su
perior court. The forenoon has been
occupied in the attempt to secure a
jury, and this work is not yet COM
pleted. 1t is understood that a plea
of self defense will be set up on Shir-
ley's behalf.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-27
TOR. c. HARRISON, IN APPECiA-
/ TiON

ns ~
TON
For the second time in three years
R. C. HARRISON, editor of the San Ber-
nardino Sun. has performed service
for the valley which should be appre-
ciated alike for it's high character and
for its rarity. After devoting time to
study the valley on the ground, he has
prepared an exceptionally able review
of conditions which he is printing in q
series of articles.
Mr.. Harbisons newspaper is so stu
ated that he can draw but little rev.
enue from this valley. and consequent
Ey it must be taken 10 imply that these
articles are prompted solely by sense
of justice and of appreciation of the
benefit of the valley to all Southern
California.
In contrast with this, there are
newspapers which draw tens of thou
sands of dollars annually from the val
ley, but which never send a man here
to investigate and report on the great
development here, except it be to levy
heavy tribute on the valley for some
special edition of very questionable
value
In view of the exceptional service
rendered, the Press would like to know
that the commercial organizations of
the valley have at least written Mr.
Harbison in appreciation OF his work.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-27
New Suits Filed Here

Two new suits have been filed in
the Imperial county superior court.
The First National Bank of Calexico
has commenced suit against RumalGo
c. Ochoa to recover $500 on q prom
miss0ry note; and the El Centre Land
Company has begun al action against
J. c. Blackintou to recover $1,000 on
a pr0mmissory note.
Mrs J. B Green of Los Angeles is
D. guest at the Hotel Oregon.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-27
w Ar RNiNG

To all whom it may concern: |, the
undersigned. Harry Allen Bell, do state
and notify that rhis day, Oct. 25, 1911,
my wife, Mrs. II. A. Bell, has left me
with NJ gust cause whatever, and |
hereby state thai |, Harry Allen Bell,
will settle no bills of any size, shape
or form or any membranes of bills
for said lady.
HARRY ALLEN BELL,
rs Seeley, Cal
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-27
WATER IN THE RIVER

Mean daily gauge heights and dis
charges of the Colorado river at Yuma.
Ariz.. for the week ending November
25. 1911:
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-27
First instailn1enr

City taxes due October J. 1911 De-
inquent and 10 per cent penalty added
November q. 49,.
Second due October /. 1911. ~
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-27

Only three more days 10 prepare fer the
Great Feast Day. Trade al This store.
Take advantage cf these bar. aims ard it
will help you to be thankful GA Thursday.
The Washington times., 1911-08-06
Oil Pumper Instantly
Killed By Explosion

TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 6.-Henry A.
Shanabarger, Wood county oil
pumper, was almost instantly killed
in a boiler explosion on an oil lease
southwest of this city at o'clock
this morning. Shanabarger was
hurled forty feet. His neck, back and
breast were scalded and he received
bad burns down to his thighs. His
face was blackened and he received
a bad confusion on the forehead. He
was picked up writhing from pain
and was given every attention. He
was taken to his home in an auto
mobile, and a trained nurse did all
that was possible to alleviate his suf-
fering. He steadily grew weaker,
however, until death came.
The boiler was blown $50 feet in an
opposite direction from that in which
Shanabarger was hurled, and landed
on top of a hundred barrel oil tank.
The tank was wrecked and the oil
II contained is lost
Shanabarger leaves a wife. a six
teen-year-old daughter, and a nine
year-Old son. He was prominent in
the Knights of Pythias.
The Washington times., 1911-08-06
TWO DAYS. DEBATE
TO PRECEDE VOTE
UPON STATEHOOD
Senators Friendly To Recall
In Arizona Constitution
Feel Sure Of Victory.

In the Senate tomorrow will begin the
final struggle over the admission of
Arizona and New Mexico as States. The
Senate is under agreement to vote on
the statehood bill Monday, but 1t will
not be possible to vote tomorrow. The
legislative day of Monday will be con-
tinued over until Tuesday by taking a
recess and there will be at least two
days of debate on the measure.
The storm center of the fight is the
provision in the Arizona constitution
for the recall of judges. The President
is hostile to this. He threatens not to
sign the bill II this is left in. An effort
will be made to pass the Nelson amend
ment, which eliminates the provision
for the recall of judges. The situation
as to this is close.
Senators who are friendly to the re-
call say it will not be eliminated
Senator Bourne was the only one who
spoke on the recall question Saturday.
Senator OGorman will speak probably
tomorrow. Senators Hepburn, Root,
and a number of others will speak.
The Washington times., 1911-08-06
DAY Of SUNSHINE
SHEDS JOY OVER
CAMP GOOD WILL
Little Folks Having Much
Fun Today After Being
Hemmed In BY Rain.

Camp Good Wills Sunday opened
brightly and continued so despite clouds
that foated across the sky and ever
and anon hid the sun away. When the
sun got up in the east after his journey
around the world there was Just enough
of mistiness there to make his coming
gorgeous, and the dwellers at the camp
awoke with a smile and commenced a
busy day.
1t had rained SO often in the past
week that, although their spirits had not
been dampened they were glad to have
an outlook for a whole day out-of-
doors. They prepared leisurely for
breakfast, which was eaten with relish,
and then they made ready for Sunday
school at Brightwood, where they learn
to feel very much at home in the two
Sundays each child has an opportunity
TO attend the school
They returned from Sunday school
and had dinner and then anticipated
the greatest pleasures of the day-the
coming of visitors and a long expedition
in search of ferns The visitors they
were sure would come, because of the
record of last Sunday, when l26 went
out TO see what the camp was, and to
watch the children.
The expedition after ferns is a new
activity in the camp Previously II has
because the children in their play step
upon the plants with results fatal to
vegetation. But the Botanic Garden
has supplied two swinging baskets and
two boxes, and in them the children
plant the ferns. They are showing a
great interest in the work. and 1t is ex-
pected that several will take plants
with them when they leave the camp for
home.
The children will give their usual
Monday night show" tomorrow. Dane
ing and singing will compose the pro-
gram.
Several of the mothers in the camp
were taken on ride to Soldiers Home
last night. One of them, a Syrian with
fourteen children. eight of whom are
at the camp, had never seen the home
before, and thought 1t very wonderful.
Several members Of the tented city,
were caught in a heavy shower yester-
day and drenched, but none today
showed any sign Of illness.
The Washington times., 1911-08-06
SWANSON RETURNS,
UNREAD, DOCUMENTS
STOLEN FROM FOE
Letters Taken From Jones
Home And Sent To Sena-
tor Are Mailed Back.

Valuable papers, among them a num-
Der of confidential letters, were stolen
from the desk Of Representative Will
lam A. Jones of Virginia, at his home,
1903 Q street northwest, and forwarded
to Senator Claude A. Swanson, one of
the chief political opponents Of Mr..
Jones. Senator Swanson returned the
papers without reading them. He does
not know who sent them, and private
detectives have been hired to find the
housebreaker.
Mr.. Jones, who is IN Virginia with his
wife. has asked the police to keep a
watch on his house. The theft occurred
just before Mr.. Jones left here.
Senator Swanson received the letters
tied together and in long manila en-
velope. He forwarded them at once to
Mr.. Jones. He does not know who stole
them or the motive. Mr.. Jones suspects
plot to learn his political secrets.
C. B. Garnett. manager of the Vir-
ginia Democratic League said SINH
lar effort at robbery had been made at
the headquarters of the league. in Rich
mond, and efforts were being made to
find the thief. Mr.. Jones is leader Of
this league. which is fighting Martin
and Swanson. the two Virginia Sen
ators.
The Washington times., 1911-08-06
Road Officials Son
Flags Car In Peril

TOLEDO. Ohio, Aug 6.-Homer FIet-
cher, young son of Lake Shore Electric
Railway Agent w H. Fletcher, of Nor
walk, probably prevented the wrecking
Of the Lake Shore electric car due in
this city from Cleveland at o'clock to-
day. The heavy rain this morning
caused Willow brook, Just east of Nor
walk. TO overflow a concrete bridge on
the Lake Shore electric line, and finally
made a gap in the railway embankment
on the east side of the bridge
Seeing the washout, and knowing the
westbound car was due in a few min
utes. Fletcher ran up the track and
tagged the car.
The Washington times., 1911-08-06
WILLIAM FLETCHER,
P|ONEERO Of CITY, TO
Be BURIED TUESDAY
Funeral Of Aged Treasury
Employe From Temple
Baptist Church.

The funeral of William Fletcher.
eighty-one years old, formerly chief OF
the loans and currency division of the
United States Treasury and for the
last twenty years senior member of the
law firm of William Fletcher & Co,
will be held at the Temple Baptist
Church Tuesday afternoon at 3:SO
o'clock, the Rev. J. J. Muir officiating.
Mr.. Fletcher died yesterday afternoon
after an illness of several weeks. Two
weeks ago he and his two daughters
went to Orkney Springs, Va, to seek
relief. His condition continued to grow
worse and he was brought home We'd
nesday afternoon, since which time he
was in a comatose state.
By his bedside at his death were his
daughters, Mrs. Sarah Watson and
Miss Alice Fletcher, and his son, Ed
ward J. Fletcher.
Mr.. Fletcher was born in England in
1929. He came to this country about
1885, going first to Detroit. At the close
of the civil war he entered the Govern
ment service in the Treasury Depart
menL, where, under the Administration
of President Cleveland, he was chief Of
the division of loans and currency.
During the time he worked there he
took up law. was admitted to the bar,
and, for the past twenty years ne hao
practiCed in the District principally
in pension and patent lines.
Mr.. Fletcher was prominent IN
church circles. He was chairman OF
the board of trustees of the Temple
Baptist Church, senior deacon, and
member of the Columbian Association
of Baptist Churches.
Five children survive Mr.. Fletcher
Edward ]. Fletcher, of Appleton, MINI,
who arrived in Washington this morn
I. Fletcher who WAS associated
with his father here; Mrs. Nellie Per-
kins, of Brooklyn; Miss Alice Fletcher
and Sarah Watson, Of Washington, and
three sisters and brother.
The Washington times., 1911-08-06
Government Employe
SuccumbS In Missouri

Friends Of Mrs. Sarah NJ. Mcdonald
in this city have learned with regret of
her death in Kirkwood, Mo. last Mon
day. The body was cremated later in
st. Louis.
Mrs. Mcdonald was well known
among employees Of the Life-Saving Ser
vice, she having gone from the office
here to Kirkwood three months ago, on
account of illness. She was seventy-six
years old.
Her first Government service was
with the Bureau Of Engraving and
transferred to the Life-Saving Service,
where she was afterward employed.
The Washington times., 1911-08-06
Five Steel Cutters Included
No. 4 Is Two Cutters in One

No. 4 Cutter coarse side for pull
verizing dried Bread and Crack
ers. For grating Cocoanut, Horse
Radish, or any food required in
very fine pieces.
No. 4 Cutter fine side, for max
ing Peanut Butter or anything
required extremely fine.
FREE-A book of 16 pages, in
valuable to the housekeeper who
would create delicious dishes at
little cost. One book given with
each keystone" Chopper.
The Washington times., 1911-08-06
Drexel's Tiny Grandson
Not To Reunite Couple

LONDON, Aug. At is unlikely that
the Anthony Drexels will become recon-
ciled through the birth of a son to their
daughter, Viscountess Maidstone.
Friends had hoped that this event
would bring them together.
Mr.. Drexel is travelling on the con-
tinent and 1t is believed that his wife
gave no encouragement of a welcome
at the London house. Lady Maidstone
expressed a desire for her fathers pres
ence.
The Washington times., 1911-08-06

No. 1 Cutter for Chicken and
Lobster for Salads, Bread and On
ions for stuff1ng, and Vegetables
of all kinds not required in small
pieces.
No. 2 Cutter for Hash, Fish
Cakes, Corn for Fritters, Fruits
for Mince Pies and other foods
required IN small pieces.
No. 8 Cutter to chop meat of all
kinds, raw or cooked, for Gro
quettes, Hamburg Steak, Veal
Loaf, Mince Meat, Sausage, Stale
Bread, for crumbs, etc.
The Washington times., 1911-08-06
Bodies Of Sailors, Lost
a Week, Are Recovered

BOSTON. Aug. 6.-The bodies Of two
members of the crew of the Boston
schooner Nokomis, which was wrecked
in a storm a week ago, were picked
up and brought to Boston today. One
was that of Capt. Jack PIttie, who was
at the wheel of the schooner during
the storm. The body was found floating
southwest of No Mans Land. The sec
ond body was picked up by Capt. Lester
Young. of the sloop Ammonia, off Block
Island. 1t is vet unidentified
-Four members of the crew Of the
Nckomis were drowned and four res
cued.
The Washington times., 1911-08-06
Family Shoe Store
To Give Exhibition

The Family Shoe Store, 31o-312 Seventh
street, extends an invitation to women
tu attend an exhibition during this week
of novelties in fine footwear. which
were displayed at the shoe fair held in
Madison Square Garden.
These shoes were loaned to the Fam
fly Shoe Store for one week only and
are exhibited in two large show cases
inside of the store. They are said to
represent the highest art of shoemaking
and to be out Of the ordinary.
The Washington times., 1911-08-06
REL IEF EXPEDITION
OFF FOR LABRADOR
Loaded To Capacity With Supplies Schooner George B.
Cluett Leaves Boston To Succor Thousands
Suffering From Failure Of Fishing Season.

enduring great sickness and suffering
through the failure Of the inshore fish,
ing season. The supplies are mostly
necessaries, such as surgical supplies
clothing, shoes, books, and machinery.
Captain Charles Mill has charge of the
expedition.
On the vessel also are W. X. Stirling.
of Chicago, and a party who, after
leaving the supplies, will cruise for SIX
weeks in the Hudson straits.
The George B. Cluett is a brand-new
vessel, designed by Charles D. Mower,
of Philadelphia, and is built along the
lines Of the Roosevelt.
The Washington times., 1911-08-06
Head Of Federation Of
WeaVerS Passes AWav

NEW BEDFORD. Mass, Aug. g.
Matthew J. Hart. secretary of the New
Bedford Cotton Weavers' Protective As
sociation, and president of the National
Federation of Weavers, is dea6 at ST.
Luke's Hospital, following a brief at
tack Of intestinal trouble.
Mr. Hart, who was fifty-four years
DID, was a native of Lancashire, Eng
!and, and for long period of years had
been widely known in labor union cir
cles, having appeared at Washington
several times in behalf of labor legis-
latiOn.
The Washington times., 1911-08-06
Vacation Substitute
Named For Judge De Lacy

Judge Thomas Callan will fill the place
of Judge William De Lacy in the Ju-
venile Court during the absence of the
latter on a three weeks vacation.
Judge De Lacy expects to tour with
his family and will motor first to Phil
adelphia. His intinerary has not been
completely mapped out yet, but Atlantic
City and New York, according to pres
ent plans, will be visited.
The Washington times., 1911-08-06

BOSTON, Aug. 6-With her hold filled
to utmost capacity with supplies and
decks completely taken up by fuel, oil.
and other nonperishable goods con-
signed to DR.. Wilfred L. Grenfell, the
Labrador explorer, the thrce-masted
auxiliary schooner George B. Cluett cast
off from the old gas-house pier today
and started on a long cruise Of relief
to Labrador and New Foundland.
The object of the cruise is to relieve
the many thousand persons among
whom DR.. Grenfell labors, who are now
The Washington times., 1911-08-06
KEYSTONE
New Way of Spelling Economy
With Coupon, SIC

This Palais Royal Basement Cou-
pom and fifty-seven (57) cents en-
titles bearer to one family size S1.OO
Keystone Food Chopper. Good
only for Monday, August 7, from 8
a. m. to 5 p. m.
The Washington times., 1911-08-06
Needles Long Trip Ends.

ATLANTIC CITY, n. j.. Aug. 6.-A
{. Giskill, lawyer to remove a needle
that had been in his body twenty-three
years. 1t had worked its way from his
knee to his shoulder. He found II there
when bathing the shoulder in the be-
lief he had rheumatism.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-03
V920 GkZI)

can turn her hand to ANYTHING that
comes along.
Sixth-Cultivate good nature. Be
aniable. Be jolly. Be generous Men
are scared to death of the cat girl,
whose claws always leave a trail Of
blood behind When you find a girl
who is always pleasant and agreeable,
and who has got a jolly laugh, you
" ont need a search warrant to find
her beau.
Seventh-Make your family give you
a fair show. Young men don't go TO
see a girl to hear papa's "reminiscences
Of the civil war, or mothers anecdotes
about how aristocratic her family is:
nor do they go to be entertained by
little sister and little brother Many
a girl is sidetracked and left beauless
because of her family.
Spread 5ae Sasve.
Eighth-FinaIIy, beloved. if you wish
to be popular with men, acquire dex-
terity in flattering Push the velvet.
Spread the salVe with an unsparIns
hand Make every man you meet feel
that at last he has found one woman
who has taste and intelligence enough
to appreciate how handsome, and clever,
and wonderful he is.
In the jolly consists pretty nearly the
whole of the art Of fascination.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-03
DIAz AND REHoBoAM.

From st. Louis mo Post Dispatch.
Diaz is old. King Rehoboam was
young when his cabinet was changed
from old men to young. But Diaz way
profit by what happened to Rehoboam.
1t is told Of Rehoboam that the people
of Israel had petitioned that their
yoke be somewhat eased And when
the king took counsel of his new cab
met ministers. all young men. they
said to him: Thus shalt thou answer
the people that spake unto thee, say
ing. Thy father made our yoke heavy,
but make thou it somewhat lighter for
us; thus shalt thou say unto them
My little finger shall be thicker than
my fathers loins. For whereas my
father put heavy yoke upon you,
will put more to your yoke. Ny father
chastised you with whips. but will
chastise you with scorpions"
Following this advice. king Reho-
boam found himself fighting a rebel
lion of 10 of the tribes Nothing was
left to him OF the kingdom save the
two tribes of Judah and Benjamin.
It is more than probable that if
young men are chosen for the new
cabinet of Diaz. they will give him the
advice which the old men gave Reno
boam. to tighten the peoples yoke.
And what will Diaz do? If he follows
Rehoboam's example of greater sever
ity, even the young men may not be
able to save him.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-03
DAILY RECORD.
Deeds Fred.

San Elizario, Tex-A NJ Felknor to
J. F. Sharp, one-third interest in 17e
acres in surveys 9, 10, Il, consideration
$3.50; March 81. 1911.
Ys1eta, Tex R. Carpenter to S. s.
Carpenter, one-half interest in Tibbett's
tract of 46.7 and 1857 acres in Orn's
grove and one-half interest in IL acre
tract in Ysleta grant, consfd GRAFTON
$4,000; April 1, 1911
Plateau, Tex. r. Day and Levi
Anderson, 10 lots in town Of Plateau.
Tex, consideration $500: September 90
1910
A1amogcrdo street between French
and Jefferson streets-Guaranty Trust
and Banking company, trustee, to Mar
cos Reynosa, lots 7-S. block %. French
addition. consideration $500; April /
1911.
Government Hf1l-Government Hill
company to Jessie A Buford. south 45
feet Of lots II to 20, block 70. consid-
Grafton $175. To E. H. Lang, north As
feet Of same lots. consideration S175
To Fannie Montague, so feet of same
lots, consideration s175: March is. 1911.
South Stanton and First streets
Guadalupe Fonceca, lot 20, block 1s.
Campbell addition, consideration $500:
August 10, 1909.
Monterey and Commerce streets
James B. Lott and wife to L. N Baker
one-fifth interest in lots 6. 7. 8. 81. %.
block c, Bassett addition, consideration
1856; November 8, 1910
Frankfort street between Divis5o,
and. Courchesne streets-Hall Wi1rnans.
and wife to Clarence w Fisher ano
wife. lots 21-22, block ~ Altura Park
addition, consideration $2267.4O; March
% 1911
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-03

been elected to the presidency seven
times. His rule has been a despotism,
but, on the whole, a benevolent des-
potism. He gave his people all the
liberty that the average Of them de-
served or could make proper use Of
He ruled with a rod OF iron because
no other rule would do.
The elections in Mexico were farci-
CAL and for time it was necessary
that they should have been so. Peo-
pie, a large majority of whom were
emerging from savagery, might have a
republican government in name but
not in fact His methods are outgrown
and outworn- He is living in a new
Mexico. The public schools, daily