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The Parker post. (Parker, Ariz.) 1910-1918, 1911-09-09
Colorado Desert to Feed Millions.
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cation referred to above indicate thai
flowing artesian water will very prob
ably be found in this region.
The list of crops which may be
grown in this region as soon as irri-
CATION water is developed is almost
alfalfa, sugar beets, grain, cotton,
dates, olives, small fruit, and vegeta-
bles of all sorts and almost every
thing else which is produced in Cali
fornia, or in the desert regions of
the whole world. Insect pests and
fungus diseases are at a minimum in
a region of this sort, and there is no
danger of destruction from destruc-
tive storms. and conditions for pro
lection with an abundance of sun
shine and mild climate are ideal
Most attractive of all are the pros
poets of this desert country for cit
rus culture. Attention has recently
| been drawn to such possibilities by
the success of orange growing at Yu
ma and Phoenix These regions pro
duce all the citrus fruits to perfec
ton, but are becoming particularly
prominent on account of the wonder
| fully fine early navel oranges which
they produce for the holiday trade
| While the oranges of Southern Cali
fOrnia are still green and immature
those of the desert regions become
| highly cOlored, smooth, of the most
perfect appearance, and extremely
sweet and finely favored. For the
Christmas trade Phoenix and Yuma
oranges readily sell for at least twic,
of any coming from California at the
same season. In the Chucawalla and
Paloverde country we have an ideal
region for the production of this ear
| ly fruit, the soil, climate and topog-
raphy all going to show that what
can be attained at Phoenix or Yuma
can be equaled or excelled in this
region. 1t has also great advan
tage in being located in Riverside
county, California, which is known
everywhere as the greatest orange
producing country in the world
I'm order to secure sufficient water
for the complete irrigation of the dis
trict, the Chucawalla Development
F.! Company has been organized. 1t ha%
| had it's engineers up and down the
river searching for the best site fOl
dams, and making reports as to tn
most feasible plans for using this
hitherto useless mile" TO the advan
tage of their desert lands. A natur
al dam site has been found some
twenty miles above Needles, wher(
tremendous pOwer-many thousand.
of horse-pOwer-may be developed
This power can readily be transmitted
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by wires to spot just above where
situated, and there a powerful pump
| ing plant can be installed and what
ever water is required can be pumped
into the bitches which will convey
the life-giving fluid TO the awaiting
soil. There will be no danger Ci
breaking levees or floods or runaway
rivers. as at Yuma or in the Imperial
Valley. All will be under perfect 60
troll When water is needed. the
when the supply is adequate. the
pressure of button will cause thf
flow to cease
Capital is required to do sucl
things, of course, and capital is even
ready, as rule, when opportunity is
clear and men are in earnest. TIL
financial captains have already fell
the pulse; their sign Of approval ha
been given; the money is pledged
and the banks stand ready with open
Golfers as soon as the governments
has passed on the plans Of the engi-
neers
1t cannot be denied that upon the
success of the plans to raise
money for the obtaining of suffi
cient supply of water the whole sue
cess of the project depends.
Without water, all the hopes, plans
prospects and projects will assuradly
fail.
1t matters little where or how the
water comes, so long as the supply i
abundantO, constant, and under con
troll; whether by pumped wells, arte
sian wells. direct flow from the COlC
RADIO River or pumped up from the
river. But water is the one thing es
sential. If it fails, all else fails
Hence it will be seen that upon tn
success of the Development Compa
ny's plans to dam the river or Sc
cure power from ii at one point tC
be transmitted to another point, and
there used to pump the water into
the Chucawalla Valley Canals, The
whole Chucawalla Valley development
depends Naturally, in such matters
those who take up the lands have tC
exercise a certain amount OF faith o.
business confidence in those who
have undertaken TO secure the water
| Under such conditions therefore. il
becomes the province of the .reasOna
bly, conservative and cautious man
to enquire into the reliability of thoac
| whose pledges he is depending upon
Mr.. r. NJ league, who is the presi.
one of the largest citrus nursery men
Of the state His business acumen il
testified to by his associates, and hi,
honor and reliability are unquestiOneC
throughout the state. He is one oi
the best known men in his business
in the country. He and his engineer
| "A. II. hOeDlS. nave recently returned
from a trip of inspection over the
route of the proposed irrigation sya
TEN. The cOmpany's plan for the
/ procuring of water has been already
briefly outlined. 1t is to put in .
dam at suitable point some twenty
miles above Needles, there generate
several thousand horse power, tram
nit it to the point of water intake
and there install pumping plant:
which will pump the water to thu
canals of the PalO Verde Mesa anl
the Chucawalla Valley. If this plan
is not found practical and feasible
some other method will have to be
followed for without water the wnolt
project will fall to the ground. Sup
pose, however, the money kings fai
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in the matter. or back down.
Would that arrest the progress of the
work? | do not think So
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03

Washington, January 2.-Partly be- cause President Taft believes that a ready smile helps any kind of business, even that of the government he ap- pointed Carmi l.. Thompson of Ohio to he assistant secretary of the interior. Not that things are going badly in the depart ment of the interior; far from it. But R. A. Ballinger. the secretary, and Frank Pierce of Utah, assistant secretary, are of the serious type of statesman. So the President noted Mr., Thompsons smile and on the retirement of Jesse E. Wilson, he turned to the optimistic Ohio man.
 MT. Thompson is young, smooth shaven, blue eyed and genial He was able to smile four months ago when he went from Ohio to Beverly to tell President Taft that they must have men of national reputation as speakers. Then he wrote the President smiling letter after the defeat of MT Harding and the reelection of Governor Harmon. The President decided that MT. Thompson could smile over any thing and that they had enough optimism in Ohio without MT. Thompson and in- vited him to come to Washington. He declined the court appointment which was first selected for him and waited until the President sent the suggestion which ar rived in Ohio just in time to go In MT. Thompson's Christmas stocking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
EXPERTS ATTEMPT
 TO TRAP ANTS

Washington, January 2.-Trapping ants is a new method of elimination of insect pests the department of agriculture ex- perts are watching. In Louisiana and California the Argentine ant, the most persistent ever known by the biologists of the government, has damaged horticul~ ture by carrying scale insects from in- fested to uninfested trees. and in other ways and all anti-eampaigns have so far failed as to this species.
 According to the department the ant probably was introduced in this country during the New Orleans Cotton exposi- ton in 1883. The ants spread through the city, proved a great nuisance to the stores and houses and once swarmed into the houses to such an extent, according to the department, that it was danger ous to let babies go to sleep in their cradles because the ants would get in their eyes and travel all over them, and at Baton Rouge they were particularly dangerous and troublesome"
 California authorities, who are co-labor- ing with the department, have considered a trapping process that they think fav- ora bly, of, and in Louisiana flooding may control the pest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
WESTERN GRAIN co.
 LOSS IS $3o,OO0

The damage from the fire which de- stroyed the plant of the Western Grain company Sunday night at 1o:15 o'clock will not be as heavy as was at first thought. While the exact damage has not been determined Chief Bennett of the fire department stated last night that 1t would not run over $30, 900.
 This fire was much more disastrous than the fire which destroyed the plant on April 2 of last year. The damage from the former fire amounted to bare ly s6OOO, while the damage from this one Is estimated at five times that much.
 The cause of the fire has not been determined and probably never will be. The fire started in the engine room and the building was too far gone when the department arrived to ascertain just what started it. It will probably be classed as unknown.
 There was good deal of machinery in the building at the time of the fire and the most of this was a total loss. All of the grain and feedstuffs with which the building was filled was a total JOSS ana what was not burned was ruined by water
 The office of the building was not badly damaged and but few papers were burned. Al of the valuable pa pers were in the safe. The office was at thme east end of the building, while the fire started at the west end.
 The loss Is partially covered by in surance.
 It is understood that the mill of the Western Grain company will be re- built immediately. Telegrams of in- quiry were sent to mill builders In the north yesterday to ascertain how soon the machinery could be dupli- cated.
 Until the mill is rebuilt the orders of the Western Grain company will be filled by w. c. Agee & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
PEOPLE OF BIRMINGHAM
 TALK OF THE FUTURE
BY WALTER HARPER

the circumstances. he said. ''The pros poets for the new year are very bright"
 'All Alabama will prosper as never be- fore" said J. B. Babb, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce of Birmingham.
 "The farmers are prosperous. the oank- CTS are satisfied and all other lines of business and industry are in "a most healthy condition. The year 1911 will be the most prosperous in the history of this city and section.'
 we are more than satisfied with the general conditions at the close of the year, and with the prospects for the new year, said President A. H. Ford of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company and the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce.
 Birmingham has it's face set to the fu- ture with renewed confidence and spirit of healthful optimism"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
SIX KILLED IN
 TRAIN WRECK

Ashland, Ky, January 2.-Six persons were killed in wreck on Millers Creek railway near VanLear, a few miles above Paintsville, Ky. last night.
 Of the victims four were passengers and the other trainmen. The dead:
 William Akers, brakeman, Catlettsburg Ky
 John Morley, conductor, Louisa, Ky.
 L. G. Pinson, VanLear, Ky.
 F. E. Fugate, VanLear, Ky.
 Lemue Mills, VanLear, Ky.
 l.. A. Smetzer. Ironton, O.
 The accident was caused by a collision between locomotive and three coal cars of mixed train, which broke away while the accommodation was coming down the branch line to connect with the Chesa- peake and Ohio passenger train at Van Lear. On the return trip the mixed train collided with these cars. The men who were killed were riding on the pilot of the locomotive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
Engineer Has Skull Crushed

Pottsville, Pa, January 2.-His skull fractured by coming in contact with a water plug as he leaned out of the cab of his engine today, Martin Die fenderfer, Philadelphia and Reading railroad passenger engineer, retained his senses long enough to bring his train to standstill at the regular stopping place at the Middleport sta tion, a distance of 400 feet, and then dropped over unconscious, his limp body hanging from the cab. Nothing was known of the accident until the engine failed to start when the con- ductor gave the signal. The engineers condition Is serious
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
Will Examine Cadets

Washington, January 2.-As one means of meeting the demands of the army for more officers, Congress last year author ized the appointment of cadets at the West Point Military academy from each congressional district the candidate from which had served three years in the mili- tary academy. As a result there will be an. examination January 10 at the academy and at various military posts of an un- usually large number of applicants in which the present estimate being about 52A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
DEATH OF COUPLE
 VERY MYSTERIOUS

Cumberland, Md, January 1.-The mys- tery of the death of Miss Grace Elosser of this city and Charles E. Twgg Key ser of West Virginia, her fiance, appears as deep today as it did shortly after the bodies of the couple were found on the sofa in the parlor of the Elosser resi- dence Saturday.. Twisg and Miss Elosser were to have been married last night.
 The result of the examination of some chewing gum found in the Elosser home is awaited with intense interest. A piece of the gum was found in Twigg's mouth. An examination of Twigg's will shows that he left all of his property to his mother, brother and sister. H,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
Judge Adams Attempts Suicide

Charlotte, N. C., January 2.-Ex-Judge Spencer B. Adams of Greensboro, N. G., attempted to end his life last night, using as the weapon of attempted self-destruc- ton razor His throat was slashed and his condition, from loss of blood and in juries. is so serious that as yet there is little hope for his recovery. He remains in a semi-conscious state.
 Judge Adams was state chairman of the republican executive committee for sev- eral years. And was once a member of the Indian claims. committee of Okla homa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
Steamer Is Stranded

Norfolk, Va, January 2.-Both the wrecking steamer Rescue and the reve- nue cutter Onondaga were today hurry ing down the coast to the assistance of the American steamer Honduras, bound from Sabine Pass. Tex, for Portland, via Newport News, which lies at anchor off the Hatteras coast, short of both fuel and provisions The Honduras Is supposed to have encountered very severe weather
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
WANTS TO MARRY GIRL
 DRESSED AS BOY

Newark, N. J., January 23.-Having read in the newspapers about the plight of Katherine Metauski 19-year-old Pol- ish girl. who, attired as boy, asked for lodging at Newark police station about two weeks ago, P. c. Chinell, who says he Is a contractor, has written the police from Oakland, Cal, asking to marry Katherine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
Spirits for Rheumatism

The increased use of spirits for is causing considerable discussion among the medical fratern- iity It is a wonderful cure when 8tmixed with certain other ingredients land taken properly. The following is the formula: ITO one-half pint of good whiskey add one ounce of Toris Aompound and one ounce of syrup Sar- Eaparrilla compound. Take in table &poonful doses before each meal and Aefore retiring" Any druggist has &hese ingredients or will quickly get &nem. Any one can mix them. This 1brmula was published here last winter Ind thousands were promptly bene-
 A1od. It gives immediate relief.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
Wool Growers Meet

Portland, Ore, January 2.--Notwith- standing the annual convention of the National Wool Growers union does not begin here until Wednesday. men promi nent in all branches of the wool indus try are arriving here. Apparently the tariff question will be the main subject before the convention, and 1t seems an effort will be made to form a defensive alliance between the growers and manu- lecturers to fight reduction in the pres ent tariff. either on wool or woolen prod ucts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
Death Was Accidental

San Antonio, Tex, January 2.-That Chris Haglestein. insured for s1s00O0, and whose widow is suing insurance com panies for this amount, came to his death accidentally when he was burned in his home last October, is the verdict of Cor oner Fisk today The insurance compan- ies claimed that Hagelstein took poison and then set fire to the house. A report of the state chemist, who made an andy sis of the viscera shows there was no trace of poison to be found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
J. G. AcKERMAN
ing and Milling Company EIated over Holiday Deals

MT. J. G. Alderman; general manager. of the Zaragosa Mining and Milling company of Mexico. whose rich ore de- posits have attracted so much interest in Mexica mining circles, returned to Mexico yesterday. MT. Alderman expressed him. self as having had delightful holiday visit to Birmingham. By the way. stat [. ed MT. Ackerman, T have indulsed in | little trading while here which is ve-y interesting feature to me-"
 MT Alderman further stated that he and Dr. w. T. Mastsrson, president of the zaragoza company, had just pur- chased and received 10000 shares of the Zaragoza company's outstanding stock. It Is stated by some who seem to be on the inside as to real values, that MT. Acker-. man had every reason to be tickled over his holiday visit to Birmingham. There is evidently something doing in Mexican mining circles. T -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03

The face of Birmingham is set with beam of optimism on the future.
 The year 1911 is full of promise for the people of Birmingham and the state of Alabama.
 T stopned while in the city yesterday long enough to hear some of the really big people talk. Though it was gloomy day and not very propicious for the expersion of cheerful thoughts the peo- ple who are really doing things in this great Birmingham and this great Ala bama were markedly free of pessimism
 There is general satisfaction with the results of 191o's labor in this section and bright hopes for the year 1911.
 expected to find Robert Jenison, Jr.. smiling and optimistic. He is always that way.
 ''The year 1910 had it's difficulties and its disappointments, but as a whole 1t brought strength and its share of per manent prosperity to the people of Bir- mingham and Alabama" he said. "The new era of real prosperity that has dawned on the farmers of Alabama through their own individual and cooper lative efforts speaks more for the real lprosperity of the state as a whole than most any other agency now moving.
 with the large Improvements now on and proposed in the immediate Birming- z ham district, I see no reason why the new year should not be one of the busiest and most prosperous in the history of this section.
 '"rhe large improvements that are being made and have already been planned for this district by the United States Steel corporal tion should within themselves bring unusual activity, to say noth- ing of the activity of numerous other smaller industries.
 q look for 1911 to be one of the busiest years that we have had in many"
 'The quality of the young men and young women that are growing up in Birmingham guarantees the steady and permanent advancement of the intellect ua and social atmosphere of Birming- ham," said Ross c. Smith.
 ,'The thing that has impressed me most during the holidays just closed is the large number or me young men ana women that are at home from school 10 spend the holidays. They are all of ex- ceptionally fine appearance and are the promise of this district.
 ''It Is to these growing young people that Birmingham must look for it's fu- ture prosperity and permanancy along all Ines, industrialy, socially and morally. 7s'hey will have the advantage of the per manency of the institutions that their fathers have built up through diversity and many hardships. They will perhaps be more liberal and will have an oppor- tunity to display more of the finer feel ings and sentiments than is possible for pioneers in a building city.
 s'I feel that the fathers of Birmingham may feel safe in resignng the affairs of this city and section to their noble sons and daughters"
 w P. c. Harding was so busy it took f me a long time to reach him at his desk in the First National Bank. It was hol iday. and the front dooE was closed, but 4 the banking force on the inside was bus, as bees.
 "The banking situation in Birmingham ls exceedingly satisfactory considering al
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
UNION. WILL -...~---.
 HOLD IMPORTANT MEETING

political, devoted solely to educating and informing those present about the con ditions and opportunities of Pan-Ameri- can commerce so that they may return to their respective cities. companies and institutions, and become centers of knowl- edge and information to develop new and practical interests in what Pan-American trade and Panama canal mean to the United States and it's sister nations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
New ThrOuph Trrin Sfarta

Charleston, s. C., January 2--In fulfill ment of the dream of pioneer railroad promoters, the Carolina special, the new through train between Charleston and Cincinnati, on the Southern railway, in augurated it's schedule today, putting the southeast into direct touch with the great middle west.
 Carrying greetings from the mayor of Charleston to the mayor of Cincinnati representatives of Charleston left here on the express this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
Rev. William Morri. Kinc.id Dies

Charlotte. N. C.. January 2.-Rev. Dr. William Morris Kincaid, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city and well known througno out the north and south -ied at his home In this city this morning after a short illness He had been pastor of this church for the past four years and oame here from Honolulu.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03

Pittsburg, January 2.-Harry K. Thaw, who killed Stanford White in New York citv. was discharged from bankruptcy by Judge Charles P. Orr, in the United States district court here. The order was signed after a motion had been presented by William A. Stone counsel for Roger O'Meara, trustee, and carried with It Thaw's discharge from all debts and claims made payable against his estate and which existed August :, 1908.
 Exceptions were made to such debts as may be exempted by law. James G. Gra- ham, who had filed exceptions on the ground that Thaw was insane when the bankruptcy petition was filed, withdrew his objections. Attorneys declared Thaw's S recognized creditors would received 20 per cent Of their accounts. According to the bankruptcy petition, Thaw's liabilities were $453, ,140 with assets of $12S,017.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
Edgar van Buren Dies

Mobile, January 2.-Edgar B. Van Blu ren, aged 60 years, a native of Saltwater, N. r., and for many years a leading fig ure in the lumber business in New York, Illinois, and Wisconsin, died here today. where he was wintering. He suffered stroke of paralysis and died within 36 hours. He leaves relatives in Chicago, Buffalo, New York and Macon, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
Wisconsin Governor Inaugurated

Madison, Wis, January 2.--Francis E. McGovern of Milwaukee was sworn in as governor of Wisconsin at noon to- day the oath being administered In the assembly room at the state capital by Chief Justice John B. Winslow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
Mere wi,hinr Never Bring. Sue

To make a success In the cure of Kidney Bladder or Rheumatic trouble take Halls Texas Wonder. It gives
 quick and permanent relief. Write for testimonials. Dr. F. w. Hall, .2926 Olive St., St. Louis,, Mo. Sold by druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03
Earth Shock wrecks Museum

Constantnople January "A strong earth shock in Bursa. in Asia-Minor, yes to-day damaged the cupola of the Mu- scum of Sultan Orkhan Ghasi. No lives were lost, but many houses were partially wrecked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-03

New York. January 2.-Cornelius N Bliss, now within month of his seventy eighth birthday, has been confined to his home for more than week.
 At his home, No. 29 East Thirty-seventh street, where the one-time Secretary of the Interior is being cared for, it was learned that his physician was with him and that he was resting quietly