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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26

The Isthmus of Panama does not
belong to the English, never did, and
there are not many real Englishmen
there. Yet the presence of a large
number of British subjects-the ia
maican negroes-has forced on the in
habitants an English custom, that of
vehicles taking the left side of the
road. Probably this is due to the fact
that most of the cab drivers are ia
maicans. All the people of that island
are intensely proud Of being subjects
OF King George, and they are tenacious
Of such British customs as they know.
Every cabby in Panama and Colon
and their number is legion-carries
either bicycle gong or an automobile
horn WITH which to warn other We
hicles and pedestrians of his approach,
and on busy day the noise is more
unpleasant than that of the blasting
in the Culebra cut.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26

Colon, G. Frequently the OH.
Gals Of the Republic Of Panama
the minor ones-have been ridi-
culed for the combination of stu
pidity and pomposity that governs
their conduct. Sometimes the rid
1cule is not deserved, but often it is.
Some months ago an American resi-
dent Of the city of Panama imported a
pair of riding boots from the states,
and in his manifest submitted to the
native customs authorities he so listed
them. with the price, $3.50. The paper
was returned to him with curt instruc-
tons to correct it. Not knowing how
he had erred. he consulted the customs
man and was told the boots must be
listed as two separate articles, thus
"One riding boot, value $4.75; one rid.
ing boot. value $4.75." Mr.. American
complied silently, and received his
boots.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26
what Interested Him.

Eight-year-old Donald was unusually
restless in church, so his mother was
doubly gratified one Sunday morning
to see him sitting with clasped hands
and bowed head throughout lengthy
prayer. When, later, she expressed
appreciation of his attentive manner,
the boys face softened with pleasant
memory.
"That fly ne chuckled, walked in
and out of my hands exactly 270
times!"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26
Bears the
Signature ss1l 60 q Ilzz1zsg
In Use For Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castori8
scorned.

ITS true, Miss Plummer. that /
should not have tried to kiss you on
such slight acquaintance and am
heartily sorry. What can / do in
palliation of my offense?"
IF you are sincere, Mr.. Pinhead,
in what you say, you might betake
yourself to some other part of the
lawn and leave the coast clear for a
man / see approaching who has the
reputation of getting what he goes
after"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26
Plant Of a Plant.

But, your honor, my wife won't let
he work"
Won't let yoa work."
No; l got job last week, and she
pade NE quit"
What kind of a position was it,"
AT the burlesque theater. sitting
ths audience where a soubrette
Oula come down twice a day and kiss
he."-Judge.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26

AyOH r.. 1lnknaHl ,
We g etable Com
pound has done for
me. / was weak,
nervous, and cared
for hothing bu .
sleep. Now ! can.
go shead with my
work daily and feel
ten years younger
than before / started
taking your meG-
cine. I will advise
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26

Speaking OF the blasting reminds me
that one of the very high up engineers
on the canal job is exceedingly afraid
Of dynamite. He is also strict dis
ciplinarian and does not allow the
workmen to loaf. Whenever one of
the frequent "doby shots" or small
blasts is to be fired, the nearest steam
shovel emits a series of short, quick
toots and the men scurry to cover. As
soon as Mr.. Engineer appears in the
cut to see that the laborers are losing
no time, the warning whistles are
heard from steam shovels all along the
way and he speedily returns to his Of
fee on the hill, leaving the unprodded
Workmen to resume their leisurely
gait
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26
Their Two Industries.

Vocational (at seaport town.
THAT DO you do here in summer?
NatiVe-Loaf and fish.
Wand in the winter?
N-We cut out the fishin'.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26
Nothinn To II.

81 believe in calling a spade a
spade"
Guess you might as well. I've new
er been able to pass one off for a dia-
mond or a heart"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26
Somethinn Else AGAIN

'How's the doctor today?"
Gardener Very poorly, sir.
HAS he got locum tenens?"
Gardener-No, sir. I think he has
got a touch of influenza.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26
She Knew.

Bookkeeper-If l asked the boss to
eise my salary, what do you think he
fould say?
Stenographer-Mr Penner, I am a
Rdy - ! never even think such
hlngs!
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26
Contradictory Pleasure.

Contradictory Pleasure.
What do you think his wife con-
sidered his giving her square deal?"
'What?"
Taking her on q round of amuse-
ments."
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26
His snecies.

"rll bet that crooked looking fellow
bird"
81 know 1t. He's stool pigeon"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26

The great principle Of brotherhood
not by equality, nor by likeness,
Iut by giving and receiving.-Ruskin.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26

He who has no mind to trade with
the devil should be SO wise as to keep
away from his shop.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26
Very Much So.

~ have soft job"
what is it?"
Making feather beds"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26

Mrs Wnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
eething, softens the gums, reduces infamma-
Onallays pain. cures wind collie ,25c a bottle.AaY
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26

Coed-I don't think clothes makes
the man!
College Man-Nor l. think it all
depends on the cigarettes he smokes.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26
AMERICAN BAR
WE SERVE WHISKY COOKIES
AND GIN RICKTAILS.

Close to the shore of Taboga island.
so close, in fact, that they are con-
nected at low tide, lies little, rocky,
wooded islet known as MORO. For
many, many years it was owned by e
Spanish family, the present repre-
sentative of which is widow OF
small means On MORO is q flowing
cUring of excellent water, and one OF
the Pacific navigation companies de-
sired to acquire the islet as a water
ing station for its vessels. The widow
was paid a fair price. and as bonus
was given life passes for herself and
her children on the boats OF the COM
nanv. No sooner had the deal been
consummated than the estimable lady
hacked up her buds, stored her house
hold belongings and with her family
boarded one of the steamships Tor q
trim. The journey was so pleasant
that they have been travelling contin-
uaIly or The comDany's ships ever
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26

GdGUU GOSNSp 0CCU VtOsu IhS flVOt
Of the Lock Chamber.
of his home island, telling him how
badly his compatriots are being treat
ed on the isthmus. He utters the
words of the messages with a sputter-
ing explosiveness that is curiously like
the sound of the wireless sender.
Visits of congressional investigating
committees are no novelty to the peo-
pie who are making the canal. Neither
are they any pleasure. It is the gen.
eral belief down there that these are
mere junkets, and it must be admitted
that the visitors often show colossal
ignorance concerning the canal. Col
onel Sibert, engineer in charge of the
Atlantic division, one day spent hours
showing q congressman over the Ga
tun locks and explaining it all to him.
When the colonel concluded his little
lecture the lawmaker clasped his
hands behind him, gazed about and re-
marked ponderously: We'll! So this
is the famous Culebra cut! I'm glad
I'VE seen it and learned more about
it.
Poor Colonel Sibert collapsed.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26

Knocking, as a profession, is badly
vercrowded.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26
Remarkable.

Frost-Sometimes one runs across
his friends in the most unexpected
places.
Snow-True. Yesterday found
Agnes at home.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26

The asylum for the insane on Ancon
Hill is inhabited mainly by negroes
from Jamaica and Barbados. These
colored folk seem to go crazy in large
numbers, and asked doctor there
the reason. Rum and religion" was
his terse reply. They use a lot of
both, and not much is needed to throw
them off their mental balance"
One of the Jamaicans in the asylum
spends every evening sending vocal
wireless messages" to the governor
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26
WOMAN FEELS
10 YEARS
YOUNGER
Since Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound Re-
stored Her Health.

Louisville, KY take great pleas
ure in writing to inforrn you of what
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26
Bulky.

BULKY
THAT fat man over there used to
be a page in the Senate
"a page. Ell! Well, he's grown
into a volume now"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26

If you want special advice write to-
lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. conf.
dentiaD Lynn. Mass. Your letter win
be opened, read and answered by .
woman and held in strict confidence.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26
Poor Colonel sibert collapsed.

Nobody now lives where once stood
the proud city of Old Panama-that
is, nobody except one old native wom-
an who has little shack by the beach
and sells liquid refreshment to the
thirsty tourist Her stock includes
various soft drinks, beer and, hang
ing from the walls by strings. bottles
of imported champagne. These. last
look as though they had been hang
ing there since the day wheG Nor
gan and his buccaneers departed
from the ruined city.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26
Another Sufferer Relieved.

Romayor, Texas. II suffered terri
bly, with a displacement and bladder
trouble. was in misery all the time
and could not walk any distance. I
thought never could be- cured, but my
mother advised me to try Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound and did
81 am cured OF the d replacement and
the bladder trouble is relieved. think
the Compound is the finest medicine on
earth for suffering women. - - Mrs
VIOLA JASPER, RomayoE, Texas.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26
asssssssssseessssssse = - - :.
- :. = =. =. !.

any woman to consult with you before
going to doctor. - Mrs. INIZE WI
LIS, 2229 Bank St., Louisville, KY.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26

In one respect at least, Panama is
like no other Latin-American city that
have seen. It has no distinctively
residence quarter Now that we have
seen where the people do business,
let's see where they live said to my
amateur guide.
''You have been seeing that too,'
was the reply. THE people live over
the shops in all parts of the city-all
the people, including the wealthy cnes.
The latter, however, also have beauti-
full country places in the savanna lands
few miles away, and spend much of
the year there"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26

since. and the man who engineered
the purchase Of MORO is wondering
who got the best of it.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26

important TO Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26

READER S 5 5a n5S aB Bsg sins s: saTs4s.
tsed in its columns should insist upon having what
they ask for, refusing all substitutes imitaton1s
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26

Panama City's water supply is de-
rived from the Rio Grande reservoir,
a little lake quite close to the canal
For obvious reasons bathing or wad-
ing in it is forbidden, and all around it
are signs stating tn fact. Recently
the wife of member of the canal
commission was entertaining friends
from the states, and in the course of
their wanderings one day they came
upon the reservoir They were tired
and dusty and the cool water looked
so inviting that they all took off their
shoes and stockings and went in wad-
ing. Unfortunately for them, one of
the efficient zone policemen came upon
them and arrested the whole party.
They were taken before the nearest
magistrate, and despite the pleading
Of the commissioner, who had been
hastily called to the rescue, each one
was compelled to pay a fine and listen
to sharp lecture on law-breaking and
sanitation.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-09-26

Tourists focked to the canal zone
N such increasing numbers that the
Panama Railway conpany-which
means the United States government
decided to erect new Washington
hotel in Colon to supplant the old hos
| telry of that name. The architect de-
signed a handsome four-story struc-
ture Of concrete and, to take full ad-
vantage of the cool breezes from the
Atlantic, provided in his plans for a
large roof garden and two dumb wait
| ers running up to it. The builders made
! the roof all right, and put in the dumb
| walters, but when the hotel was near
! ing completion some one discovered
| there was no opening in the roof for
the aforesaid dumb walters. The nee
essary changes would cost several hum
dred dollars, and the government Of
| fetal who passed upon the expendl-
lures decided against making them as
| the hotel already had cost more than
had been expected. Consequently
| those two dumb walters run up to the
ceiling of the fourth story and there
| stop. while the roof garden, having no
service. remains unopened.
Charlie Wing, moon-faced celestial,
had prospered on the isthmus and de-
cided not long ago to open so Amer
can bar" He knew some English for
he used to work on the docks at Can
ton. but when it came to the 1mpor-
tant matter of wording his sign he
thought best to consult another China
man. who formerly lived in Chicago.
This was the result of their joint eff
AMERICAN BAR
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-29
MARKET REPORTS
LOS ANGELES PRODUCE

Los Angeles, Nov. 29-An unex-
pected drop of 4c dozen in case count
fresh ranch eggs occurred on the Los
Angeles produce exchange yesterday,
making the new quotation SOC doz-
en-. The supply is still far from
plentiful and with slight picking up
in the demand the quotations will
probably rise.
Vegetables of most sorts were easy
again yesterday and shipping prices
on cabbage fell to 81 sack as the
highest rate. To the local trade it
sold as low as 6Oc. Beans of both the
green and the wax varieties sold for
from &c to DC a pound and limas were
very little higher. There was de-
cline also in the price of cauliflower,
$1.50 crate being the highest figure
asked.
With the receipt of more navel
oranges the price dropped to $3.50 to
$3.75 box. Most Of them are still
coming from around Porterville. The
few valencias on the market bring
$3.50 box. Clingstone peaches sold
yesterday for $1.35 lug and Winter
Nelis pears for 1925 packed box.
The following egg and butter quo
tations are taken from actual sales
on the Los Angeles produce exchange.
Selling prices to trade &c to DC higher
on eggs and 4c higher on butter.
Butter-California creamery, ex-
tras, 35c; creamery, firsts, 32@33c.
Eggs-Local ranch, dozen, candled
53@54c; case count, SOC.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-29
BARLEY MARKET

San Francesca, Nov. 29-In the To-
cal grain pit today trade in barley
options was small and prices were
about steady. May sold at $1.37 and
December at $1.30. In the local sam
pie market spot barley was quiet and
easy. Receipts of barley here for
forty-eight hours were 2015 centals.
Choice milling grades of wheat were
firmly held. Most of the eastern corn
is offered "to arrive" and is composed
of the new crop. Cash prices for oats
had some changes. Bran and shorts
were weak and middlings scarce and
firm.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-29
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK

Chicago, Nov. 29--Hogs-Receipts,
$4,000; strong to sc above yesterdays
average; bulk $7.55@7.SO; light, $71O
@7.75; mixed, $7.35@7.90; heavy,
$7.40@790; rough, $7.40@755; pigs,
$5.00@700.
Cattle = Receipts, 1000; beeves,
$660@9.50; Texas steers, $4,000
IT'S; Western, $5.9O@7.SO; stockers
and feeders, $4,OO@5.4O; cows and
heifers, $3.35@S.15; calves, $6.50@
1925.
Sheep-Receipts, $4,000; steady;
native and Western, $3.9O@5.1O; year
lings, $5,20@6.5O; lambs, native and
Western, $600@7.65.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-29
Notice to Creditors

e. &. p, Secs. 1490-1492
In the Superior Court of the County
OF Imperial, State of California.
In the matter of the estate of Smith
Harris Embury, deceased.
Estate of Smith Harris Embury, de-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed of the estate of Smith Harris
Embury, deceased, to the creditors of
and all persons having claims against
the said deceased, to exhibit them,
with the necessary vouchers, within
four months after the first publication
of this notice to the law office of Phil
ID. Swing, Security Savings Bank build
ing, Ell Centre. California, the same be-
ing the place for the transaction of the
business OF said estate, County of I'm
perial.
Dated October 80, A. D.. 1913
ARTHUR A. HENDERSON
l.. M. MEYER
LIZZIE EMBURY,
C. M. CLIFFORD,
Joint executors of the estate of
Smith Harris Embury, deceased.
wkly Dec.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-29
NEW YORK COTTON

New York, Nov. 29-Market made
an Indifferent response to the easier
tone abroad than under trade and
speculative buying, turning very
steady and worked up to fifteen
point advance. The close was 10
points down from best on the liqui-
dation of early purchases by local
traders and four to eight points net
higher for the day. A rumor that
the National Ginners' preliminary fig
ures indicated a ginning to December
l of 12,100,O00 bales against II 1864 900
last year, was factor in the easier
close. Taking as whole it must be
admitted that the market is showing
very stubborn resistance around 13
cents and with the uncertainty attend
ant upon pending ginning and gov
ernment crop reports the chances
would seem to be against a price
movement of consequence for the
next ten days.
Following is range of quotations to-
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-29
NOTICE
VI sale OF Horses by Virtue of AgIs-

NOTICE
oi sale OF Horses by Virtue of AgIs-
Notice is hereby given that Whereas
one r. n. Daley did on the 9Th day OF
July, 1918, place in. possession of the
Undersigned, Clark Adair, in the Coun-
black mare and one bay horse the
same to be kept and pastured on the
premises of the said Clark Adair in the
County OF Imperial. State of Caiifor-
Whereas, the undersigned Clare
Adair' has kept. fed cared for and pas
1ured I sal SAID horses from the 9Th day of
Wheeras, the said II. II, Daley is in
Of Twenty S the 5oars sasrSssS in the
pensation for the caring, Keeping and
pasturing said horsey, no part OF said
sum has been paid to the undersigned.
and the said account having been due
anus aau paydaoie Tor more than twenty
Whereas. the rndersigned claims a
lien upon the said horses under and by
virtue of the provisions OF Section
So5i Of the Civil Code OF the state OF
Now, therefore, notice is hereby Civ.
ist day OF December. ieis. at at his
premises one mile east and one and
one half miles north of the town Of
Of California, at the hour Of tstn,
o'clock a. M, by virtue of the afore-
said lien, sell said horses at public
auction to the highest aud best bidder
purpose OF satisfying said lion and iino ine
dehtedness together with the keeping.
selling advertising and all other costs
In the sale Of said property.
al Dated this 10th day of November.
lsis. zen CLARK w. ADAIR.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-29
AUTOMOBILES
WHY that Court is Needed

San Bernardino Sun: Newspaper
animadversions with reference to Con-
gressman Kettner's efforts to help
along the move to secure another fed
eral court in Southern California
seems to have raised question as to
it's necessity. Now and then, in the
press and on the street, there are in
timations that may be, after all, that
it is just another case of getting the
congressional finger in the grab bag.
Here are some concrete facts that
ought to allay suspicion:
When the first federal court was
established in Southern California,
there were less than 100000 people
living south of Tehachapl. Now it is
estimated there are more than 1,000,-
900, with population growing by leaps
and bounds. If it was a good guess
that the original 100000 would fur
nish enough business to keep a court
busy, it ought to require no abstruse
mathematical calculator to make it
plain that 100000 people would be
likely to swamp it,
And that is just what has happen
ed. The present district court at Los
Angeles is over two years behind with
its work, and getting further behind
every day of the year, for more new
business comes in thaa can be dis
posed Of Litigants--the people of
Southern California---are the suffer-
ers. They must wait.
But the Inconvenience is not the only
element. It's expensive to the gov
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-29
FOR SALE::.REAL ESTATE
LIENS AGENCY
Suite 1O7-1O8-1O9 over
First National Bank, Ell Centre

No. z. 320 acres nearly all in alfal-
ia, fenced and cross-fenced, $105 per
acre.
No. II. An assignment Of S20
acres in Water District No. at $35.
No. IL. 800 acre assignment, in
Township 12, Range 15, $1,000.
No. 16. 160 acre assignment, in
Township 13, Range 16, $40 per acre.
No. 20. 160 acres near Brawley,
ons of the best farms in the county,
$4,000.
No. "a. One-half section we'll im-
proved ranch in Water District Mol,
to trade for coast income property.
No. SO. Assignment on west side
property, partially improved, at $40
if sold this week. Best yet.
$40 per acre.
No. 35. 80 lots in Park Addition Ell.
Centre, at from $500 to $3.50. Very
easy terms if desired.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-29

ernment. Many cases require the gov
ernment to hold witnesses for the
trial, and it is estimated that the ex-
pense or this score alone would pay
all the costs of maintaining second
district court.
So that if anybody has the notion
that a second court is suggested mere
ly because there are numerous judicial
gentlemen willing to officiate, he is
entitled to later information.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-29
Certificate Of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Name.
Civil Code Sec. -2468-247O
State OF California, County Of Imperi-
al, SIS.
1 hereby certify that am transact
ing business in the State of California,
at Ell Centro under a designation and
name not showing the names Of the
persons interested as partners with me
In such business, to-wit:
Spikes Detective Agency, collections
speciality.
Name, Lester 8. Bower.
Place of Residence, Ell Centro.
State of California, County of Imper-
ial, SIS.
On the 14th day of November, in the
year one thousand nine hundred and
thirteen, before me personally appear
ed Lester s. Bower, known to me to be
the person whose name is subscribed
to the foregoing instrument and he ac-
knowledged to me that he executed
the same.
Witness my hand and the seal of my
office this 14th day of November. 1913.
(SeaD M S, COOK.
County Clerk and Ev-Officio of the
Superior Court. Imperial County, Cal.
Wkly. Fri Dew IL.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-11-29
Expect Confessions

Albany, N. Y, Nov. 29-John A..
Hennessey, who was former Governor
Suffers graft Investigator, is author
ity for the statement that two men
will make a confession in the John
Doe proceedings in New York next
Monday which will involve a "high
state official" and possibly others.