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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
Friday Clearance of
Girls White Dresses.

Daintiest new styles in Girls
White Dresses, of lawn. wolfe.
batiste. marquisette and linen.
There is an exceptional variety of
pretty modes: ranging from or
to four OF kind. atfording splcn-
did opportunity for saving. Sizes
D, 8. 10 and IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
Friday Special in
Women's Imported Isle
Vests.

so dozen Women's Imported
Swiss Ribbed Isle Thread
Vests of very elegant quality
and chiffon weight. Made with
low neck and narrow or broad
straps across the shoulder. Care
full attention has been directed
toward the exactness of make
and fit. Sizes 4 to 6. Regular
75c quality.
Special price. ,Oc each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
Prospects.

That's wonderfully smart child OF
yours.
Well" replied Mr. Bliggins, modestly,
Il don't know whether he is so very
smart now But IL he ever finds out the
answers to all the questions he asks. he
will be q world heater
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
Interpreting a Message.

''An | want said the artist. lis TO
convey my message to the world
Well replied the man who refuses
to be impressed. THAT cubst picture of
yours may be a message. But If 1t is 1t
surely looks like bad news
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
WOmen'S Coat Department.

2 Mandarin Coats. black and blue Reduced
from &1a.an to STATS each.
2 White Basket Cloth Coats. with blue collar
and cuffs. Reduced from <2S. on to SIC. ~ each.
. Black and White Basket Cloth Coats. q
length, in box effect: sizes "a and 80. Reduced
from 500. 90 to $16.15 each.
2 Diagonal Serge Coats. black and blue; sizes
80 and 40. Reduced from $12. as to $1,000 each.
l BLACK Broadcloth Long Coat. mi-htting:
size 36. Reduced from $1S75 to $3.50.
Third floor. q ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
Special price. SOC each.
And these remnants:

And these remnants:
Children.s All-over Embroidery White Coat.
large collar and turn back cuffs; trimmed with
lace edge and finished with ribbon ties. Re
duced from $50 to 81. so
3 Childrens Nainsook Gowns. trimmed with
embroidery insertion and edge on neck and
pairs Children's Blue Chambray Rompers:
skirt style with short sleeves and round neck.
trimmed with white. Reduced from soc TO
Csc pair.
NECK and sleeves finished with embroidery ruff
De: size IL years. Reduced from $1.35 to 79c
each.
tucked and trimmed with French knots and
embroidery: some made Of lawn, others Of per
Gale Reduced from 1.50 and 1925 to S1.OO
each.
Third door, st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
W0men's Suit Department.

Handsome Suits. OF Bedford cord whir.o ord
ana raHcy mixtures: Balkan and tailored
models: sizes 80 and "a Reduced from s4s 81
and &JI 80 TO x33 a. each
II Suits. whipcords, serges. Bedford cords ana
weeds. in tan. blue and mixtures: sizes Ia ~
j. Reduced from $3.50 10 $1,000 each
, Fancy Bedford Cord Suits. in tan gray ana
blue: sizes l6 aud SO. Reduced from $3.50 TO
5000 each -
White Linen Suits: sizes Is and "a n.
duced from $50 To So 81, each
White Pique Coat Suits; sizes 16 and -
Reduced from Sl2.J TO $500 each.
Third floor, q ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08

Those who desire to appreciate fully
the beauty of the National Capital in
Nav should take the trouble to ascer
tain the hours when Mr.. James Hamilton
Lewis promenades.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
Considerations.

This fiat Is rather small.
yes But look at the wide window
stills and the roomy fire escape
Many man pursues the butterfly or
happiness and misses the health ana
comfort he might have promoted by an
initiating the pestiferous house fly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08

Carving Sets. in excellent con-
dition.
S5c each. Were 75c.-
Also the following:
lot Chiidren's Commode Chairs. Reduced from
81 so TO Toe each.
. Children's Tables. Reduced from 81 90 to SOC
each.
Folding Ironing Table. Reduced from $1.10
to Toe.
lot Shoe Backing Boxes. Special at S1.0o
each.
l 14-nch Lawn Mower. Reduced from So % to
$l.9O.
Alcohol Irons. reduced from $3.50 to s1.50
each.
/ White Enameled Double Cake Chest. Reduced
from 81. so to $1.o0.
l Enameled savory Roaster. Reduced from
1928 to $500.
/ Gas or OIL Stove Oven Reduced from $1.75
to $1.O0.
/ Three-quart Freezer. Reduced from $2.45 to
$500
lot Brush Mops. Reduced from 65c to 45c
each.
/ Lullaby Cradle. Reduced from 500 to 81. 80.
Infants. Trimmed Sleeping Basket. Reduced
from $26. 90 to $500.
1 Bamboo Hamper. Reduced from $40 to Soc.
/ lot Heavy Market Baskets. Reduced from
Toe to Doc each.
> Fancy Scrap Baskets. reduced from $1.OO to
zoe each: / reduced from soc 10 Zoe.
Fifth floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08

Some of the Chinese patriots are al
ready beginning to- look through the
writings of Confucius for proverbs which
correspond to our adage about republics
being ungrateful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
Friday Special in
White Skirts.

Bedford Cord and Linen Skirts
III six of the seasons new and
smart styles; especially we'll tai
lored and perfect fitting.
Special prices,
Se.75 and S2.o5 each.
And these remnants
White Pique skirts, finished with nearl but
tons; soiied Reduced from $3.50 TO So 95 each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
Friday Special in
White Scrim Curtains.

We offer 100 pairs White
Scrim Curtains. finished with
hemstitched borders: 212 yards
long
Special price, sI.e5 pair.
Also 100 Lancaster Water
proof Window Shades. These
shades are of the finest quality
cloth. waterproof. fadeless and
will not crack or break; mostly
drab and tan colors, and few
greens: all are mounted on
Hartshorn rollers. Those desir-
ing them should bring exact
sizes. as there are several in the
lot, some as narrow as IS inches,
and as wide as AZ inches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08

Suspicious of a base ball trust call at
tention to monopoly as "A possible factor
i'm public entertainment The prices for
grand opera are often calculated to raise
grave doubts in the mind of the ultimate
consumer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
SHOOTING STARS.
ny pUIl.ANDER JOHNSON.
A Hohh'ed Sportsman.

..Three sFinger Sam says he can beat
YOU playing poker with one hand tled.
SANS apologizing. After seeing sam
handle a pack of cards. the boys IN Irim-
son Gulch won't play cards with MIN eA-
cept ON them precise conditions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08

Prof. Tafts recent utterances on free
trade have attracted an amount OF at
tention which leaves no doubt of a strong
and continuous interest in the school
master in politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08

Philadelphia might avoid embarrassing
requests to loan the Liberty Bell by
sending il over to Washington to be
placed in the National Museum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08

PAYABLE In advance-by mall postage prepaid.
paiIv Sunday included. one month. 60 cenfs.
paiiy Sunday excepted. one month. 20 cents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08

eFIn order to avoid delays on account Q!
rfrkopa. absence, letters to THE. STAR should
not be addressed to any individual connected
with the Office but simply 10 THE STAR. or 10
the Editorial Business Department. according
tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
Friday Special in
WOmen'S Silk Hose.

The popularity of silk hose
with women will result in this
small lot being quickly sold
Only 10 dozen pairs. pure silk.
with double soles.. high spliced
heels and extra fine double gar
ter tops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
And these remnants .


3 pairs Memo Corsets. eoutil. model No. a2S
sizes 22. d. "a. &c and 81. Reduced from So. 90
Ia So. ~ pair.
~ pairs Corsets, coutil and fancy broche ;
medium bust and medium and long hips: sizes
IL. 10. "a and 20 Reduced from $500 and
"a. 90 TO so pair.
q pairs Net and Ratiste Corsets. medium bust
and hip: sizes IL. 20 and %. Reduced from
Toe aud 81 90 tn 25c pair
s Brassieres. fasten in front; sizes 10 "a. 80
and ~. Reduced from 81 90 to soc pair.
Third floor. Eleventh 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08

| The Japanese market gardener is dis
posed to remind California that the man
with the hoe is not necessarily patient
and submissive person.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08

E,x-Gov. Dix is probably regarding the
career of Gov. Sulzer as brilliant. but not
altogether to be envied by man VINO
loves peace
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08

Secretary Bryans journey may not
change results. but il shows Japan that
the government at Washington is not in
different to the matter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08

Every time Jack Johnson moves into a
new neiglborhood the old phrase, Tn
desirable citizen" is restored to circula-
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08

There is still some doubt as TO whether
Dr Friedmanns cure is 10 he considered
a. scientific or commercial PROPOSE
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
A Most Extraordinary Sale of
1O=Carat Gold JeWelrv
At Manufacturers Wholesale Prices
Beginning Tomorrow, Friday Morning.

Beginning Tomorrow, Friday Morning.
eue> taryd
of jy oil gold f been Gs,ved and we were Of
n o stock il II az less usu lpice.
IN the 5 cat nd i stamped isdig know.
hard ene tina is acaefny az though
it price 5 stones the one n
r OF
A evaney il o il nand
pins ,penlt ngd with
sewnhs
Of
Fo gifts exquisite 70 us men, and
5 f o
We t
Mems CoaCh to
Brooches, $1,000 Pendants, $l5O $475.
o
to
floor zenith
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08

IL is not always easy for London to dis
tinguish between a militant suffragette
and an ordinary anarchist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
Friday Special in
Linen TOrChOn LaceS.

The exceptionally fine quality
of this genuine Linen Torchon
Lace deserves especial attention
at this very low price. Edges
and insertions in wide variety
of patterns and numerous widths
qualifying for practically all
summer apparel trimming, aid
also for fancy work.
Special price. SC yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
Friday Special in
Children'S Dresses.

Children's White Lawn Dress
es. yoke style. trimmed with fine
tucks. Misunderstanding and
French knots: sizes 6 months to
2 years. Regular 75c quality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
Baby Carriage Department.

Go-Cart, natural reed hood and body; cOrdu-
row cushions. Reduced from $1,000 to $1,000
I Tourist" Go-Cart. collapsibe. Reduced
from $13.5O to $9.75.
/ Tourist Go-Cart. collapsibe. Reduced
from $500 to 1895.
seventh door. q 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08

The Evening Star with the Sunday morning
editton IS delivered by carriers within the city
o. IS cents per month; daily only. 25 cents per
month. sunday only 90 cents per MONTH Orders
NAV be sent by mail or telephone Main cf40
Coiiec ion Is made by carrier at the cnd OF each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
Special price. SOC eacl
And these remnants

IA WOmens Jersey ribbed Lacetrimmed COM
bnation Suits: size 4. Reduced from soc to
35c each
Is pairs Boys Knee Drawers. in gossamer
weight: size "a. Reduced from 40s. e.rc pair.
10 Womens SILK and Lise Swiss Ribbed
Vests low neck and no sleeves: fancy fronts;
size 4. Reduced from $500 to 81 90 each
Main floor q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08

Some of the critics of Senator Works
are inclined TO fear that he overworks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
S5.45 each. Were $3.50 and So. SC
Friday Special in
New White Ramie Linen.

200 yards 45-inch Pure Flax
White Ramie Linen: very desir-
able for dresses and separate
skirts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
ST. * pair,
Regular $500 quality
And these remnants ::

81 pairs WOmen's Tan Cotton LisIe Hose. me-
dunn weight. double sOles and high spliced heels
and toes: sizes ST. and o.: slightly imperfect.
Reduced from 25c to lie pair.
q pairs Infants Fancy Lisle and Cotton Socks
sizes 4 and A.. Reduced from 25c to Zoe pair.
Main floor, 4: st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
Friday Special in
Mems Underwear and Hosiery.

UNDERWEAR-A timely purchase of 4
makers sample line of Summer Athletic Under
wear. The material is striped nainsool-thin.
fine texture and durable. Shirts in STYLE
and sleeveless; drawers in knee length only. Each
garment is properly proportoned and entirely
correct in fit and workmanship. The regular hall
dollar quality.
Special price, 35c piece;y3 for ST 900.
HOSIERI--Light- weight Cotton Socks. with
double soes and toes and high spced heels. max
ing them resistable to wear and especially de
sirable to men who are hard on their hosiery.
Shown in black. gray, tan and navy blue. SUD
ject to slight irregularities i'll weave. which are
not noticeable and do not affect the service IN the
least Sizes oIz to IIH. Regular 25c grade
Special price, 6 pairs for 75c.
Also Mems White Madras Shirts sizes IL and l'ia
Reduced from $1OO to o3c each: Ior Vito
Ma New Building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
zoe each.
Values up to SI.25.
And these remnants /:

/ Handsome Net Bed Set. Marie Anto.nette
decoration full valance: soiled. Reduced from
$4,000 to $500.
100 remnants Cretonne. Curtain Nets. Muslus
Scrims and other materials, suitable for curtains
coverings, etc. - 10 u less regular prices.
Fourth floor. 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08

little gossip more or less eVldent'y
has no terrors for Evelyn Thaw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08

They made of ginghams chambrays. lawns a
OF splendid texture and in countless assortment of
dots and dainty patterns of other Every color
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08

And these remnants:
Misses Coats, in sizes Is, IL and Is; were
up TO ST. now 50 IS each
- Chidren's Coats. brown. navy and cadet;
were up to 1890. now $500 each
Third floor, C. 81,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
FRIDAY Special in
COrSctS.

w. & l.. Special Corsets. OF
batiste, with medium low bust
and very long hip. prettily trim
med with lace and ribbon. Sizes
10 to 20. Regular $3.50 value
Special price. ST. 80 pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
I'll. Evening star Hswsp.psr Company.

Business Once. nth 81. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York Once: Tribune Building.
Chicago Once: First National Bank Building.
furopean Once: Regent ST.. London. England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
Friday Special in
Boys Blue Serge Suits.

S ~ b. >seSs
This is All exceptional lot Of
Suits we offer this week. Plain
blue serges of splendid quality.
made in double-breasted style
with knickerbocker trousers, tai
lored to perfection. Sizes 8 to
IS. An offering that should have
immediate response.
S5.45 each Were $3.50 and So. 50
And these remnants:
IL Double breasted Suits. pure wool. in gray
and tan shades; sizes :, &. 8, II. l., 10, IA. 10
and H. Reduced from $500 and So. 90 to So. G5
each.
II Boys Golf Caps. in serviceable colors
sizes 6le To =. Reduced from soc to 2Sc each.
10 Boys Felt Hats. telescope and tapered
crown shape: sizes 6is 10 6A. Reduced from
81 90 to 25c each.
81 All-silk Ties. in serviceable colors. Reduced
from 25c to = for 25c.
IL Boys Col"red Madras Shirts. with Numbered
neckbands: sizes y and 12ia Reduced from
100 to 25c each.
Natural Linen Coat Suits; sizes II 10. 10
and 16. Reduced from k375 To 81. 80 each.
Fine AllWoo Swrnt"rs. plain white: slight ~
soilcd: sizes ~ and "a. Reduced from 50 90
and $500 to 81 90 each.
Third floor. New Building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
Special price. SOC yard.

And these remnants:
:, Double Damask Tablecloths: sizes 21.x4 and
2lax4 yards. Reduced from 81 LOO and e12. 90
to 81. 20 and $500 each.
10 doz Double Damask Napkins. made by
John s. Brown 4 Sons. Reduced from 81. so to
$500 doz.
Second door Eleventh ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08

Entered as second class mail matter at the post
ONCE at Washington. ID. C..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
LARGE Assortments of Remnants at Low Prices.


merchandise
especially with
attractive patrons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
$500 and $3.50 for Choice.

The former selling prices were
$500. $1,000 and SI2.oo. but
when clearance time arrives s.
give no heed to these and direct
our Nltire energy to effecting !.
rapid disposal \ large variety
of shapes. designs and colors:
stylish and attractive.
nd floor T.NnIl,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
A Special Sale of
Women's New and Dainty House Dresses.
Values up to $3.OO--at $1.5O.
A Special Sale of

man by
o S S o
o and by gain
and of embr
ast men cmbna o tr
of
in where special is eermet d
n tmen. rsning
dega of hay meyer before shown O round
I'M 4 o 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
Special price, 35c piece;y3 for 100.
Special price, 6 pairs for Csc.

Men White Madras Shirts; sizes II and ILL.,
| Reduced from SOC each: :; for 81
| Main New Building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
Friday Special in
Carving Sets.

a small lot of Good Steel
Carving Sets. in excellent con-
dition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
Friday Clearance of
W0men'S and Misses
Trimmed Hats.

Since last week we have add
ed to these clearance lots of mil
linery many hats that were NOT
then included and have priced
them all at
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-08

Paul and Cecil; Mrs. Margaret Gillett
Shirley and Kenneth; Mr.. and Mrs.
children, Orpha and Flora Esther; Mr..
and Mrs. L. f. Gillett and children,
Shirley and eKnneth; Mr. and Mrs,
Ola Gillett and children, John and
Mary; Mrs. Flora Gillett Statler, hus-
band, l.. w. Statler; Mr.. and Mrs. w.
F. Gillett, jr., Misses Rachael, Addie
and Elva Gillett.
From FL Centre there We're: f. E.
Cummings, Mrs. w. G.. Atkins, Isabel
Atkins, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Huff
man, Mr.. and Mrs. F.. S. Strickler and
sons Harold and Hoyt. Mr.. and Mrs.
Platt and children Velta and Mary,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. VanHorn, May,
Pearl and l.. N. VanHorn; Mr.. and
Mrs. w. E. VanIIorn, Clyde and
Gladys VanHorn. From Alamo there
were also Mrs. w. f. Cummings, Mr..
and Mrs. B. E. Nosler and children,
Amos, John and Alberta, of Brawley,
Hazel Mccall, Shirley Gillett, Thelma
Statler, Veda Axtell, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
A. Kuns, Blanche Kuns, Mrs. J. f.
Mccall, Erma, Laura, Myrtle and
Joey Mccall, w. M. Platt, Mrs. j. T.
Gillett, Jessie Gillett, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Kelting, Emory, Elwyn, Irving and
Clark Kelting, Mr.. and Mrs. j. T.
Brown, Claude l.. and Enos R. Brown,
Opal and Dody Kuns, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
T. Gillett, Mary c. Gillett, Gilbert W.
Gillett, Ed. Carter, Elsie Gillett, Neva
Elliott, D. E. Smith, A. T. Beckett,
Minnie Gillett, Mary Anne Gillett,
Chester Gillett, C. O. Kuns, Simon
Walter R. Furrey, Rolfe
White, Lucy ]. Beckett, ]. A. Beckett,
Sarah and Alice Beckett, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. S. Axtell, Louis and Cleft Axtell,
Sare J. Firestone, Lottie E. Mccall,
Ruth, Ralph and Robert Mccall, Har-
old Conkling.
From Holtville: Mr. and Mrs. w.
F. Gillett and sons, Mrs. Robert Robin
son and sons, Two, ]. c. and Robert |
ir., Mrs. VIM. Acrey, Mrs. !
Jessie Osborne and daughter, Nadine,
Tracy Davis, Vaughn Francis, DR.. |
Rankin and Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-08
33 Relatives at
Gillett Reunion

Rev. C. E. Gillett, pastor of the
Church of the Brethren at Holtville
on Thanksgiving day entertained
friends and members of the church to-
gether with a reunion of the Gillett
family. There were SO members Of
the Gillett family at the feast and all
told there were 140 present Earlier
in the day the party had attended
Thanksgiving services at the church of
which the host is the pastor.
C. F. Gillett, the oldest son had re-
turned from the Philippines to be
present at the reunion, and it was the
first time that the entire family had
ever been together at one time, the
youngest children of the pastor hav-
ing been born after the oldest had
made their own homes.
Those present at the gathering
were:
Rev. and Mrs. c. E. Gillett, Mr.. and
Mrs. George F. Gillett and children,
Charles L. Gillett, jr., and Horace H.
F. Gillett, Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Gillett
and children, Oma, Harold, Esther,
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-08
HOLTVILLE ITEMS

H. C. Kolm is leveling 80 acres of
land in No. 5. w. A. Maddox in No
7 and A. N. Davis west of town are
also engaged in leveling.
Frank A. DeMusey who has been
filling a vacancy, has been appointed
permanently as conductor on the
combination train of the Holton-Inter-
urban railroad.
NJ. B. Allen has taken over the
candy kitchen and his nephew, G. w.
Clark, is running it.
Mrs. M. R. Mercervan has been
very successful with turkeys this year,
having one hundred and thirty big
ones now on hand after selling sew
enty.
"Come in and I'll show you hog
farm" said Ed r. German, and it
surely is a hog farm. The main pen
for feeding is 4Ox160 feet, having
cement floor and being divided into
a feeding floor for fattening hogs
16x160, a floor for stock hogs the
same size and bin for feed 8x160.
The breeding pen has 96 stalls, each
II feet square with solid cement
floors, so each sow and brood are a
distinct and separate family. Mr.
German has some 1900 head all ages
at present and ships .13 cars of fat
hogs to Los Angeles today. Mr.. Cor
man has one of the Eastside flowing
wells which, is piped through his
dwelling in such manner that foul
pipes run lengthwise of the house ant
the water being at a temperature o.
over 100 degrees his home is comfort
ably warmed at all times desired.
Mr.. w. NJ. Damr9h is receiving ;
visit from his FRIEND, Mr.. Winter, o
Anaheim.
Z w. A. Thompson who owns highl.
improved eighty in No. 5 has rente'
it at $50 per acre. The farm has al
~artesian well that throws water 2
feet above the ground.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-08
Attorney Capps Dies Suddenly

San Diego, Dec. 8.-Eugene E..
Capps, brother of Harbor Engineer
Capps, member of the board of educa-
tion and a prominent attorney, died
at his home, 300 Fifth street, early
Sunday of heart failure. The end
was terrible shock to his family, as
Mr.. Capps apparently had been in
the best of health. He was subject
to attacks of heart trouble, but had
not had one for some time.
Mr.. Capps has been resident Of
San Diego 81 years and in that time
had gained an enviable position as
a member of the bar. He was known
also as a man of public spirit and
was active in Democratic politics in
California.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-08
Brethren Holding
Revival Services

An interesting revival is now in
progress at the Church of the Breth-
rem, corner of Setenth and Brighton
streets.
Elder A. hutchinson, noted travel
ing evangelist, v fill preach each even
ing at 7:3O p. m. A spirited Song
service of thirty minutes will precede
the sermon. Two great questions will
be answered tonight: "Why Should
Man Worship God," and "Why Should
God Love MANI"
The general public is invited to at
tend these services.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-08
Kickers' Meeting
Slimly Attended

The League of Amalgamated Kick
ers recently organized, mainly by Los
Angeles interests anxious to control
the water affairs of the valley, gath
cred Saturday to the number Of about
two dozen, with as many more out
siders drawn together through cur
iosity.
Engineer Anderson gave talk on
the all-American canal project and
the rest Of the meeting was devoted
to personal scrapping, producing g
lovely situation,