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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-08-02

Don't try to learn everything worth
while. Leave the world a few unsolv
ed problems when you depart.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-08-02

Says a doctor: The husband who
pays no attention to his wife's tears
is, for a moment, assuming a scien-
tific attitude"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-08-02

O He's also getting into a peck of
trouble.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04

ether valley towns. Every brecautiun
has been taken to cOnfine business to
ore center The danger in the scat
tcrin2 OF business in a new town
should not be underestimated. In or
der to prevent this, Jacumba avenue
has been set aside as the business
street. This avenue is the main Ell
trance east and west to the town. In
order to establish a desirable and sub
stantial class of building in the bust
ness center, fire district has been
created, 2400 feet on Jacumba avenue.
having been restricted to the cOnstruc-
ton Of freproof buildings. This has
been done for the protection of the in
vestOrs in this district. You would
rather see a vacant lot adjoining your
property than to entertain the CON
slant fear of an undesirable improve
ment which would depreciate the value
of the property. The business sec
ton" has been planned for your pro-
lection and for the substantial upbuild-
ing of the town.
Surveys are being made and plans
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04

lots have a frontage OF sixty feet and
each block is provided with a twenty
fcot alley. San Diego Park will be
the taVOritc spot of recreation in this
section. This will cover a space three
hundred by five hundred feet, as large
as most city blocks. Think of the
beauty and comfort this spot Will al
ford. The portion of the residence
district facing the right of way re-
served by the railroad will be convert
ed into a most desirable location. In
most towns, and especially so in Dixie
land, where more than usual railroad
activity is anticipated, is usually con
sidered the undesirable section. a
screen has been devised here in the
form of beautiful park, one hundred
feet in width. which will extend TO the
western boundary of the town, a dis
tance of more than half a mile, thus
converting this into one of the beauty
spots of DiXieland.
A moderate restriction as to the
cost of buildings in the residence dis
trict has been placed on the lots, to
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04

cupies one OF the prominent corners
in the fire district" of the business
section. covering the entire lot. lis
foundation was constructed sufficiently
heavy so as to admit of the adding Of
another story as business demands.
and at the present rate OF development
this is not so far in the future. Ar
cades have been constructed i'll front
and at the side of the building, adding
comfort and giving it a real finished
appearance. Mr.. S. A. Shields for
merly engaged in the grocery business
in San Diego, will occupy the new
building as his permanent location. Up
to the present he has been in tempo
rary quarters in one of the companys
buildings. Although Mr.. Shields has
been engaged in business at DiXieland
but short time. he is we'll pleased
with his venture and reports a steady
and healthy growth. In fact he has
found it necessary to Increase his
stock to meet the demand of this rap
idly growing section. so materially
that he is being practically crowded
out of his present quarters.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
The Plan of Dixieland-lts Founda
ton Will Support One Of the
Strongest Towns in the
imperial Valley.

The now town OF DiXieland will be
the combination OF the successful eN-
peripnceo OF other valley towns. Not
only We're these experiences consid-
cred. but ideas We're imported from
other sections where similar climatic
conditions exist and all combined as
a foundation upon which one of the
strongest towns in the valley is TO be
built. The best engineer in this sec
tion was engaged to level the town
site and establish a grade throughout
the town thus establishing perfec'
system OF drainage Due to the ma
ural levelness of the land in the val
ley, many of the older towns have
failed to take into consideration this
factor. drainage. and with their
steady growth must soon face this con
dition. The development will be re
allied by noting how the following dl-
visions Of the town have been planned.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
Brick Industry Being Developed-Fin
est Material IN the Valley Found
Here for Their Manufacture.

thorough prospect was made OF
the country in and around DiXieland
for a suitable brick clay and deep
rich stratum OF red clay was found on
the town site property. The sand
bearing clay found in this vicinity will
produce a better quality OF brick than
can be made from material found in
other portions of the valley. Ihls clay
contains just enough sand so as not
to affect it's elasticity and eliminates
the hauling OF sand for the proper
mixture when a pure clay is used.
Mr.. w. w. Dill, recently from Cha
tanooea, Tenn, where he acted in the
capacity Of superintendent for the
Howard Park Brick Company, will op-
crate this plant,
The manufacture of brick at Dixie
will be a matter of great saving in
freight and since the business section
will be of fireproof construction pros
Uective builders here will all hail the
arrival of the brick man.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
The Agricultural section-OixieIand
"The Home Of Small Farms

The history of al new countries
show the individual land holdings as
being large-larger perhaps, in many
cases, than the owners financial re-
sources. DiXielaMd Viii appeal to the
find tracts just large enough to car"
for himself, thus eliminating the hlr-
ing of labor, a difficult matter in the
valley. He can settle here with his
family and with small output Will
realize the surprising results Whlcn
can Le obtained ON these small farms,
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
TIFF LOGICAL LOCATION AND WONDERFUL RESOURCES OF
THE PRODUCTIVE AREA TRIBUTARY TO D|X|FlAND Will
GIVE THIS new TOWN A HIGH RANK AMONG THE
SUCCESSFUL CITIES OF IMPERIAL VALLEY

One OF the oldest pioneers of the val
one of those tracts
1t has been placed within the means
of any one to own one of these tracts,
as each settlement here contributes
10 the support of the new town. Rea-
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04

The rich mixture OF sand and silt, OF
unknown depth. makes this section
second TO no other district in the en-
tire valley in its fertility and produc-
tivcness. Any native product yields in
abundance here. This sandy soil re-
uuires less water, as ii will not bake
and crack. thus allowing the moisture
TO he absorbed The term hard land
is not known here and every drop Of
water used here counts Although this
section Oh the west side OF the valley
is in it's infancy, having had water for
but two wears. its experimental stage
has been passed and is acknowledged
as being The Cotton Belt Of Cali
tornia" and as possessing the "FlN-
EST FRUIT LAND IN THE IMPE-
RIAL NAI.LEI.'
Approximately 3aoo acres is being 81 =
en- over 10 the culture of cotton in
this section and figures show that
more than one-fOurth of the cotton pro
duccd in the entire Imperial valley was
raised during the past season in the
country surrounding DiXieland. Last
seasons output totaled 962o bales, 81
which 3jUU We're raised here. The
adaptability OF this land to the produc-
ton of corn, barley, Milo maize, alfalfa
and garden truck has also been real
lied in he wonderful results which
were attained The question now is,
What will not flourish here?"
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
Lumber Yard and Planning Mill at
"DiMe"-Aammond Lumber Com
pany of Los Angeles Opens
Branch in New Town.

The Hammond Lumber Company
maintains a branch yard under the
charge OF Mr.. Harlan. Their perma-
nent location will be on the east side
of the town site, facing the railroad. a
siding is TO be built for their accommo-
dation. Mr.. Harland is a typical good
fellow and is ever ready to figure
until he gets the business. The con.
templated buildings will keep the lum'
hcr men busy for some time.
The planning mill will adjoin the loca
ton of the lumber yard ana will be op
Grated by Mr.. Page.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
Livery Barn, Feed Yard and Black
smith Shcp-Men of Experience
See Future Business
Chances in Dixieland.

MIR. Milton c. Gale of Imperial Cal,
has established a livery barn and feed
ward in the new town, selecting this To-
cation on account of the great amount
of travel that will pass through on the
way to and from the mountains. Dix
ie" will be a favorite stopping place
as it will be their first and last
chance to water their teams and
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
A General Merchandise Store Being
Constructed BY Gus Cham
pion of Mobile, Cal.

Mr.. Gus Champion has started the
construction Of a general store. Mr.
Champion has been angaged in this
line for several years at Mobile. The
building will be of fireproof construc-
ton and is to occupy prominent cor
ner in the restricted district of the
business section, directly across the
street from Mr.. Shields store. The
size Of the building will be sixty by
eighty feet, covering the frontage OF
two lots facing Jacumba avenue. This
fine and substantial Improvement will
enhance the value of the surrounding
property Mr.. Champion is an expert
enced business man and will meet vii h
success in his undertaking at Dixie
land
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04

acknowledged as The logical location
for the Capitalization of business on
the west side" With these valuable
assets, combining unlimited resources
and ideal location. the success of the
new town is assured, and DiXieland
will soon claim voice in the public
affairs of Imperial county.
Its Observation-Disclosures Of the Soil
Around Dixieland Is Known to
Every Pioneer cf the
imperial Valley
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04

The first store building erected in
DiNieland is of brick construction cost
ing in the neighborhood of $4,000 IT
would be a credit 10 amy city to boast
of as fine structure The building oc-
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04

considered 10 bring the highway to
San Diego through a portion of the
town. Thousands of people will make
Dixie" their favorite stopping place
to and from the mountains, This
traffic will materially add to the pres
cut resources for business here,
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04

insure a good class of buildings. a
budding line has also been established
50 as to give this district a uniform
appearance. Nothing has been over
looked which would add more comfort
C greater beauty to this part. 1t has
been planned to make the residence
section of DiXieland the most bcautt
ful abode in The Imperial valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
he Residence section-Will Be the
peral Valley.

Every street in this district has
been planned for beauty. The streets
are all one hundred feet wide and each
has a long PARKING in It's CenlCr. The
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
The Business Distrct-To Be Com
posed OF Substantial. Uni
form Buildings

The lots in this section have been
given frontage of thirty feet, instetl
Cf TWENTY-FIVE feet, as is customary in
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04

sonahle prices and most liberal terms
have been placed on these and fur.
ther encouragement for the immediate
settlement OF the land has been eff
fected by the seeding of each of The
tracts. All ready for YOU to reap the
harvest OF this most fertile soil, which
is second TO none in the entire mpe-
rial valley.
The Residence Section-WII Be the
Garden Spot" of the i'm
perial Valley.
Every street in this district has
-, -
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04

Present Improvements in Dxieland
the New Store Building
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
Has Dixie" Artesian Water? Prog
ress of Present Well

Lcontnued on Last Page !
Douglas Island news., 1912-09-18
Home RuIeACt
An Act to Create a Legislative Assembly in the erritory of Alaska, to Confer Legislative Power Thereon, and for Other Purposes,

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress as sembled,
 Alaska Territory Organized
 Sec. That the territory ceded to the United States by Russia by the treaty of March thirthieth, eighteen hundred aud sixty-seven, aud known as Alaska, shall be and constitute the Territory of Alaska under the laws of the United States, the government of which shall be organized aud adminis' tered as provided by said laws.
 Capital at Juneau
 Sec. 2.-That the capital of the Terri. tory of Alaska shall be at the city of Juneau, Alaska, and the seat of govern ment shall be maintained there,
 Constitution and Laws of the
 United States Extended Sec. 3---That the Constitution of the United States, and all the laws thereof which are not locally inapplicable, shall have the same force and effect within the said Territory as elsewhere in the United States; that all laws of the United States heretofore passed es- tablishing the executive and judicial departments iu Alaska shall continue in full force and effect until amended or repealed by Act of Congress; that except as herein provided all laws now now in force in Alaska shall continue in full force aud effect until altered, amended or repealed by Congress or by the legislature; Provided, That the authority herein granted to the legisla- ture to alter, amend, modify and repeal laws in force in Alaska shall not extend to the customs, internal revenue, postal or other general laws of the United States or to the game, fish or fur-seal laws and laws relating to fur bearing animals of the United States applicable to Alaska, or to the laws of the United States providing for taxes on business ard trade, or to Che Act entitled "An Act to provide for the construction and maintenance of roads, the establish ment and maintenance of schools, and the care and support of insane persons in the District of Alaska, and for other purposes" approved January 27, 1905, and the several Acts amendatory there. of: Provided further, That this pro vision shall not operate to prevent the legislature from imposing other and additional taxes or licenses. And the legislature shall pass no law depriving the judges and officers of the district court of Alaska of any authority, juris diction, or function exercised by like 1 judges or officers of districts courts of the United States.
 The Legislature
 | Sec. That the legislative power and authority of said Territory shall | be vested in legislature, which shall
Douglas Island news., 1912-09-18

the SdmeS anu Cuo SauHaSs4uB Noo' O created by said Act shall canvass the returhs of such elections and issue cer- tiEicates of election to each member elected to said legislatures and all the penal provisions contained in section fifteen of said Act shall apply to elec1 tions for members of the legislature as fully as they now apply to elections for Delegate froth Alaska to the House of Representatives.
 Converting and Sessions of
 Legislature
 Sec. 5.-fhat the Legislature of Alas ka shall convene at the capitol at the city of Juneau, Alaska, on the first Monday in March; l9la, and on the Hrst Monday in March every two years thereafter; but the said legislature shall not continue in session longer than sixty days In any two years unless again convened in extraordinary ses: sion by proclamation of the governor, which shall set forth the object thereof and give at least thirty days written notice to each member of said legislas lure, and In such case shall not con. tinue in session longer than fifteen days. The governor of Alaska is here. by authorized to convene the legisla- ture In extraordinary session for 8 period not exceeding fifteen days when requested to do so by the President of the United States, or when public dan- ger or necessity may require It.
 Organization of the Legis<
 lature
 Sec. That when the legislature shall convene under the law, the senate and house of representatives shall each organize by the election of one of their numbe as presiding officer, who shall be designated in the case of the senate as "president of the senate," and in the case of the house of representatives as "speaker of the house of representae tivee," and by the election by each body of the subordinate officers pro vided for in section 1,S61 of the United States Revised Statutes of 1878, and each of said subordinate officers shall receive the compensation provided in that section; Provided that DO person shall be employed for whom salary, wages or compensation is not provided in the appropriation made by Congress.
 Enacting Clause---Subject
 of Act
 Sec. 8-That the enacting clause of all laws passed by the legislature shall be "Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Territory of Alaska" No law shall embrace more than one subject, which shall be expressed in it's title.
 Legislative PoWer-~-Limlta-
 tions
 Sec. 9-The legislative power of the Territory shall extend to all rightful subjects of legislation not inconsistent with the constitution ard laws of the United States, but no law shall be passed interfering with the primary disposal of the soil; no tax shall be i'm posed upon property of the United States; nor shall the lands or other property of nonresidents be taxed higher than thelands or other property of residents; nor shall the legislature grant to any corporation, association or individual any special or exclusive privilege, immunity, or franchise with-
Douglas Island news., 1912-09-18

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Douglas Island news., 1912-09-18

The Legislature
 Sec. That the legislative power and authority of said Territory shall be vested in legislature, which shall
The Chanute times., 1912-12-13
nOveMBER'S MOTOR CAR LICENSES

The following motor car licenses
have been issued by the city clerk
during the month Of November: W.
D. Forbes, a Fuller, @. E. Dunham,
Waverly Electric, renewal, II. p.
Farrelly, Overland, Holberg and Co., /,
Economy truck. NeilS. Jones, Chal-
mers, H. Q. Bodley, Doris renewal,
Milo T. Jones, Chalmers, F. Ridgeway
Buick, renewal, f. L. McManus,
Overland, L, A. Coll, Harley David
son motor cycle, o g. Baird, Over.
land, renewal, G. A. Irwin, Harley
Davidson motor cycle, A. S. Lapham,
Ford, L G. Bell, Overland, U. G.
Hoshaw, Sampson, renewal, E. s.
Larson, Overland, Harry Koch, E. NJ.
r, renewal.
The Chanute times., 1912-12-13
Small Clue to Crime.

A mysterious st. Petersburg crime
has Just been solved by means OF a
trousers button. Some days ago the
police found the bodies of well-to-do
couple named Andrejeiff lying near
the Ninekaja railway station, bear
ing unmistakable evidence Of having
been stabbed to death. The wife was
known in the district on account of
the valuable jewelry she used to
wear. and the jewelry was missing
when her body was found. No clue to
the identity of the murderers could
be found except trousers button,
which was lying near the bodies, but
as this button was similar to those
used for a certain uniform search
was instituted. This led to the dis
covery of man in the One Hundred
and Forty-sixth Infantry regiment
whose trousers were minus a button
and on being accused of the crime he
Immediately confessed.
The Chanute times., 1912-12-13
Bees Like Mineral Water.

For the tenth successive autumn
mineral water factory at Cardin,
Wales, was recently invaded by bees,
which come in huge companies. All
through the week the cloud Of bees in
creased in dimension, and at the end
of the week the avalanche" was
record. The firm have consulted local
beekeepers and experts, but no one
can say where the bees come from,
although beekeepers in the neighbor-
ing suburbs state that they have lost
large numbers. Bee experts say they
may come from many miles around.
The remarkable thing is that al
though this one particular factory has
been honored by these armies OF WIS.,
itors for ten years two mineral water
factories quite near at hand have
been left severely alone. Another
curious thing is that the bees come
every morning as soon as day breaks
and depart when the sun does down.
They do not deliberately sting, but
some employees have been stung
through catching hold of some uten-
sill upon which bees have fastened.
The Chanute times., 1912-12-13
HOTEL MoDERNITY IN CHINA
HosteIry In Shanghai 10 Equipped
With Baths, Radiators and
Open Plumbing.

The opening of the new Chinese
hotel in Shanghai, the Mong Yuen
Lee Tzar, was celebrated recently by
a banquet, the New York Sun states.
The Mong Yuen Lee Tar Is the most
up-to-date Chinese hotel in China. 1t
is built Of red brick with dark wood
trimmings and is airy and sanitary.
The building surrounds an open court
with balconies around at each floor,
80 that there are no inside rooms.
The hotel is equipped with open
plumbing throughout, steam radiators
in each room, electric lights and fans.
Some of the rooms have private
bathrooms connecting and all are
furnished in semi-foreign style. The
hotel Is four stories high and has
so rooms, including the suites, COM
prising a bedroom, sitting room and
bathroom. The building covers a
NOW and a half Of land, which cost
10000 taels. The entire property fur-
nished cost $4,000.
The Chanute times., 1912-12-13
RUBBING Il In.

Mayor Stewart, at an insurance
mems banquet in Saginaw, told an
insurance story.
"A septuagenarian," he began, said
one evening at dinner to his fair
young wife:
"My darling, l have just insured
my life in your favor for 100000
"'Oh, you duck!' the beautiful girl
cried, and, rising and passing round
the table, she kissed her husband
lightly on his bald head.
Darling he said, taking her slim
white hand, is there anything else
l can do for your
Nothing on EARTH she answered;
and then, with little silvery laugh,
she added, Nothing in this world.
Nothing under heaven." New York
Tribune.
The Chanute times., 1912-12-13
Something Entirely New

An announcement of more than
ordirary interest is made elsewhere
in this issue by the ST, LOUIS
GLOBE DEMOCRAT. That sterling
newspaper now sends out as part
of the Friday issue of its 'Twic-a-
Week" edition, an AGRICUL-
TURAL AND FAMILY MAGAZINE
section of eight pages with outside
covers in colors, containing good
stories, useful farm information,
valuab e hints to houseV eepers and
many other features Of interest to
every member of the family. More
over, it offers to accept subscriptions
for the paper, including the MAGA-
ZINE section at a special rate OF
ONE DOLLAR FOR TWO YEARS
or for TWO YEARLY subscriptions
In the same order. The regular price
of the paper alone is one dol ar per
year. This special offer will be open
until further notice, but may be
withdrawn at any time, Read the
announcement and send in your
order promptly.
The Chanute times., 1912-12-13
MATTER FOR CAREFUL INQUIRY
Japanese Minister'S Dlffdence In Pres
ence OF Emperor Is Cause OF
Funny Break.

The late emperor Of Japan was re-
garded with the greatest veneration
by his subjects, and this attitude Of
awful reverence was maintained also
by his ministers, In spite of the fact
that affairs of state made it necessary
for them to see him and converse with
him very frequently
One of these minister's, the Marquis
Matsugata, used to experience agonies
of nervousness every time he had an
audience of his sovereign, and he was
never able to say anything distinct
in reply to him except the set phrase,
II shall have careful investigation
made, your majesty"
This generally brought him safely
through a short audience, but one day,
unfortunately, the emperor conde-
scended to discuss the marquis more
private affairs.
How many children have your" the
emperor asked.
Back came the inevitable phrase,
II shall have careful investigation
made, your majesty"
The story loses nothing from the
fact that the marquis had very large
family indeed.