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Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-09

measureless stretches of barren des-
ert with her and there a little cac-
tus, mesquite or sage brush, flies, liz
ards and an occasional rattlesnake
the only living things to be seen.
I went over this same territory a
couple of weeks ago, came into I'm
perial Junction on a transcontinental
train and stopped over night at an
abominable shack at this junction and
paid 81 for a bed that was little bet
ter than a shake-down; this is men
toned incidentally because it was the
only unpleasant feature Of the trip,
The Imperial valley people ought to
have enough pride and foresight to
insure decent accommodations at this
junction for the west bound traveller
who desires to stop over and visit the
valley. The next morning / boarded
the train for the heart of the Impe-
rial valley and dismounted at Ell Cen.
tro-a beautiful and progressive little
city of 10000 people. I never saw
better buildings and better streets
anywhere in a city of three times its
size. The stores are cleanly and filled
with up to date goods beautifully dis
played and there are half dozer
other settlements and towns in the val.
ley that are smaller, but equally as
attractive-Imperial, Brawley, Calex.
leo, Holtville, Seeley, Dixieland anc
others.
For miles upon miles rode with w
H. Langsdale, secretary of the Ell Cen.
tro chamber of commerce over hare
we'll finished roads through perfect
panorama of alfalfa fields and graz.
ing cattle, olive and orange groves
cotton and wheat fields, truck gar.
dens, melon patches and other agricul.
tural and horticultural development
There are some 100000 acres now
under cultivation and irrigation. 1t is
without question the most rapiG
Transformation from desert waste
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-09

to garden of Eden that the world
has ever witnessed; and what has
brought about this transformation
Water and mans ingenuity are re-
sponsible for the. seeming miracle.
Some Is years ago man named Holt
had vision and an inspiration. He
saw the possibilities lying before him
and Immediately set about to put his
plans into execution. The Colorado
river flows down along the edge of
the valley on the western side.
Through it's constant deposit of silt
it has built itself up on a rampant and
it flows along this elevated ridge
down through the valley into the Gulf
of California.
Neighbor Holt realized that water
could undoubtedly be delivered by
gravity bitches and fumes to thou
sands of acres awaiting only the magic
touch of water, seed and cultivation
to make it the richest agricultural
country on earth. think that Brother
Holt took off his coat, rolled up his
sleeves and waded right in, because
results show that he was not only a
man with a vision but with the indom-
table pluck and perseverance that the
western pioneer is endowed with who
makes good in his undertakings.
The country today is tribute to
his ability and to the resourcefulness
and the public spirit of the Southern
Pacific Railway Company, which
stepped into the breach when the en-
tire valley was threatened by Sc
rious break at the inlet of the main
canal where it joins the river; with
thousands of men and hundreds of
train loads of material they overcame
the raging waters and stopped the
breach that would have resulted in
transforming the whole valley into
permanent inland sea.
The whole story of the valleys de-
velopment is most entertainingly out
lined in Harold Bell Wright's recent
novel Barbara WORTH" and the I'm.
perial valley stands today a n.onu
ment and a tribute to the foresight
and sagacity of it's original devel.
oper, and the patience, perse ,erence
and unconquerable faith of the set.
tiers who are responsible for ties "on-
tinued development and prosperity.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-09
A GARDEN OF ALLAH IN
THE COLORADO DESERT
BY f. II. LaBaume.


A desert waste of IL years ago
has blossomed into beautiful gar
den of plenty and prosperity. The
crops and livestock from the Imperial
valley We're estimated at more than
$15,O00,O0O last year.
Twenty-Five years ago in the month
of January l started out from San
Diego with Mr.. John Fairbanks of the
state geological department on pros
pecting and inspection trip through
the Jacumba mountains and down on
the Colorado desert. We went through
Cuyamaca, then down to Campo.
Mountain Springs and on down over
the old stage road from that point to
the floor of the desert. 1t took us
some weeks to get out into what we
called at that time the New river cOun-
try-now the Imperial valley.
1t was winter with exceptionally
heavy rains on the desert, something
very rare in that section. For nearly
a week on our return we travelled in
constant rain storms, slept in wet
blankets, fording and swimming
streams as best we could with our
light mountain wagon and pair of
horses. 1t was a trip of the utmost
hardship and exposure. When we got
to Banner, gold camp just off the
ledge of the desert, we were nearly
all in, and the Bailey brothers, who
owned the Banner camp, took us in
and put us to bed; with careful treat
ment, hot nourishment, we were out
again and ready to proceed in a
couple of days.
We were glad to get out of that
Godforsaken desert wild. For more
than a month we had been out without
seeing a familiar face-nothing but
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-09
Martial Law Revised.

Washington, Feb. 9.-Revised ar
ticles of war extending the jurisdic-
ton of courts martial, but reducing
the number Of offenses punishable by
death, have been reverted favorably
to the Senate by the Senate commit
tee on military affairs. The number
of offenses punishable by death in
time of peace is reduced from five to
three and the number in time of war
from fifteen to twelve. Under the re-
vised article, the only crime for which
the punishment of death is made
mandatory is that of a spy.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-09
Growth of Telegraph.

Washington, Feb. 9.-Telegraph
wires now link almost every hamlet
in the United States with the out
side world, according to .:e census
bureau. Between 1907 II 1912 wire
mileage increased 15 per cent, or
&c. .235. miles of single wire. There
was an increase of 1,725 telegraph
Offices. The revenues of the tele-
graph companies show a gross in
crease of $12,381 301.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-09
More Help for the Farmers

Boulder, Colo, Feb. 9.-How to
make country life more attractive will
be the principal general topic of dis
cussion during the annual mountain
and plains farmers institute which
began here today. DR.. c. A. Lory,
president of the Colorado agricultural
college, and DR.. Livingston Farrand,
the new president of the Colorado uni
versity were the principal speakers at
the opening session.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-09
To Restore Sight.

Baltimore, Feb. 9.-Brother Henry
Wesaling, the blind student at Wood
stock college, for the recovery of
whose sight Jesuits and Catholics gen.
orally throughout the country have
been praying, is unimproved. He con-
tinues his studies as best he can and
is in hopeful frame of mind. Up
to this time there has been no dan
ger in his condition.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-09
Idaho Begins Exposition Building
Omitted Press Day Service)

(UndCeU TFtSS Ddy StFVICeJ
San Francisco, Feb. 9.-Work was
started today at the Panama Pacific
exposition grounds on the Idaho pa
vilion. The structure will occupy an
imposing position on the north side Of
the site set aside for state buildings
and will overlook San Francisco bay
The building will be rectangular, 5Ox
1872 feet, and two stories high.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-09

Wood for sale. Ed Royce, Phone
123-W. Il
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-09
Sand Shippers Protest Rates

UNITED Press Day Service)
Washington, Feb. Sand and
gravel shippers from all over the
country gathered here today to pro-
test against the proposed increase in
freight rates over the eastern rail-
roads at special hearing granted by
the interstate commerce commission.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-09
Works on Suffrage.

Washington, Feb. 9.-Women of the
South are not ready for the ballot
and it should not be forced upon them
unjustly through constitutional suf-
frage amendment, according to Sena-
tor Works of California. The sena-
tor believes in woman suffrage only
through individual action in the re-
spective states.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-09
Automob obile Owners, Attention!

Automobile Owners. Attention!
During the month of February the
Stanley-De Blois Garage in Ell Centre
will give a large discount from the
regular list price, on castings and
tubes. They have very complete
stock of fresh castings and tubes on
hand, and It will pay anyone expect
ing to purchase tires within the next
sixty days to call and get prices
Adv. 24O
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-09
None Better.

Automobile owners who want to get
the best in tires and tubes can get
the Goodrich Safety Tread Case and
the Goodrich Red Indian Tube at the
Stanley-De Blois Garage, Sixth and
State streets.--Adv. 240
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-09
Special.

Rubber and asbestos roofing. Spe.
cial price on three-quarter rubber
hose, guaranteed for one year. VAL
few Hardware, north side of Main
St.; G. Watkins, Prop.-Adv. 24o
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-09

Who moves houses7 Ed Royce
moves anything. Phone 123-W. tt
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-09

Wood for sale. Dools ranch, 3
miles west of Calexico.-Adv. tt
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01
many brickbats have been

So many brickbats have been
thrown at the publisher Of this
paper recently by obtuse ignor-
amuses in connection with road
legislation that he will be pardoned
for parading this bouquet from the
Wilkin County Gazette: L.: e.,
IF r. q. Dunn had never done
another thing except his work for
better roads in the last two sessions
of the Minnesota legislature he would
still be deserving the thanks of the
people of Minnesota. Of course Bob
has done other things for the public
welfare, plenty of them,3 but his
work for Minnesota roads will be re-
membered with gratitude long after
he and I and all the. others Of this
generation have returned to the
bosom of Mother Earth.''
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

Speaking of royal blasphemy the
Saturday Evening Post pertinently
remarks:
"From events in Europe since the
closing days of July we make the fol-
lowing deduction: A democratic
country can 60 to war without add
ing blasphemy to it's other crimes; :;
but an autocratic country cannot.
"The most illustrious of the Ho-
henzollerns was professed atheist.
If there is any rule of human con-
duct for which divine sanction can
be claimed that has not been violated
by the Romanoffs-especially by the
two ablest members of that family
we should like to know what it is.
For some eight centuries Hapsburg
has had finger in the European pie,
and has made more or less of a mess
of things about nine times out of
ten.
1.-The way the present representa-
tives of those dynasties proclaim the
approval and cooperation of God for
their bloody business is one of the
shocking incidents of the war. What
you hear when couple of inebriated
truck drivers lock wheels in traffic
jam sounds rather gracious by COM
parisOn.'
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01
ST. CLOUDS BOOM DAYS.

I That excellent newspaper-barring
it's politics-the St. Cloud Times,
has turned another milestone. Bro.
Macdonald-mayh he live to celebrate
the Times 50th carbohydrates
this facetious reference to the
launching of the daily: 4:
"The Daily was launched Septem-
ber 27, 1887, the year of the famous,
as we'll as fatal to some people,
real estate boom. 1t was a risky
undertaking to the publisher, but in
those days men were growing rich
very rapidly and he, among the
others, was enthusiastic over the
future. The method in which prop
erty holders accumulated wealth at
that period was peculiar. They
would 60 to their offices in the morn
ing and mark up their lots in price
from ten to twenty-five per cent. AS
the days went by and the percent
ages increased, it will be readily
seen that their wealth was increas-
ing immensely. This continued for
two or three months, when finally
there was an explosion, a bursting of
the 'boon1, and many wealthy men
came down to terra frma, and have
been there ever since endeavoring to
recoup themselves.
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01
drew Carnegie thinks

Andrew Carnegie thinks the
present European struggle will re-
suit in ending war for all time. The
appalling loss Of life should convince
anyone that this barbarous practice
must cease. If individuals can ad-
just their differences by courts. why
not. nations? The principles are
Identical. Might does not constitute
right-it never has and never will.
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01
Statement of Ownership, Etc.

Statement of the ownership and
management of the Princeton Union,
published weekly, at Princeton,
Minn., required by the act of Aug.
a. 1912:
Editor, Julius Yngve: managing
editor, R. G. Dunn; business man.
ager, George I. Staples; publisher,
R. c. Dunn. Sole owner, r. G..
Dunn. Known bondholders, mort
gagees, and other security holders,
holding l per cent or more of total
amount of bonds, mortgages or
other securities, none: :, ...
r., G. Dunn: Publisher.
Subscribed to and sworn before me
this 2]st day of September, 1914.
Ira G.. Stanley,
..' Notary Public.
My commission expires April. 8:
1920. ..
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

One of the most vital issues in the
present campaign is the question of
good roads: In his keynote speech
delivered at Red Wing last Monday
evening Candidate Hammond had
not word to say on this important
topic. In matters of this kind the
people are entitled to and should de-
mand a concise statement from can
didates relatives to their views.
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01
Rustem Bey's announcement tn

Rustem Bey's announcement that
he would not alter the views he re-
Gently expressed in a published in
terview caused profound sensation
in Washington diplomatic circles.
But why it should we know not.
Bey's original interview simply
stamped him as a prize package of
ignorance. and his second announce
ment proved that he is also stubborn.
Density and obstinacy go hand in
hand.
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

With a great flourish Of trumpets,
Albert Berg announces that "Wm. E.
Lee is party wrecker. that he ma
]iciously and viciously abused, Will.
tied and ridiculed Governor Eber.
hart' during the. primary campaign,
and that he, Berg, cannot support
him. 1t is altogether probable that
Mr.. Lee can spare one vote. and that
is what Mr. Berg's detection amounts
tn
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

1t is reported that insidious in
fuences have again been at vi ork in
Washington, and another lobby hunt
has been proposed. The committee
appointed more than a year: ago to
Investigate conditions in this respect
has not reported as yet, and it might
be well to await its report before ap-
pointing another committee.
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

The vicious practice of railroad re-
batting has been practically abolished
in this country. However, the COR
rupt Southern Pacific recently en-
tered plea of 'Eguilty:' to a charge
of rebating and a fine of SlOO, ,OOC
was assessed against the road. 1t is
to be hoped that this will end the
matter for all time.
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

England will think twice before it
approves of any cessation of hostili-
ties. Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst re-
Gently gave out the ''cheering" in
formation that she would assume the
aggressive as soon as the war is over
with. With all her zeal for "eQual
rights'' we have. not noticed her
volunteering for army service.
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

Congressman Hammond has been
attending to his duties in Washing
ton, but that is no more than he
should do. Merely because a man
does What he is paid to do should oc-
casion no surprise. A few people
seem to think that if man does his
simple dutyit is more than should be
expected. The reason is that the
nation is literally filed with in
sincere and "tired' officeholders. !.
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

You people who are interested in
amendment No. l on the little pink
ballot, get busy. 1t can be carried
and made part and parcel of the
state constitution if the right
method is adopted to arouse public
sentiment. The Union is not enam-
ored of the amendment in question,
but ''let the people rule.''
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

The censorship lid is being clamped
down tighter, and this causes a war
correspondent to state that this fact
seems to indicate that momentous
events are transpiring. 1t would be
indeed difficult TO conceive of one of
these resourceful press representa-
tives being nonplussed.
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

Not infrequently the man who
harbors an hailucination that the
people desire his valuable services in
some capacity is merely possessed Of
large lump of chronic laziness, sup
pIemented by inexhaustible gall.
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

Debate on the war revenue bill was
limited to seven hours. If all de-
batting in congress was limited the
country at large would not object.
We doubt if a long winded harangue
in congress ever changed a vote yet.
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

R. W. Sears, founder of large
mail order house, passed away Mon
day morning. His success in the
mercantile field can be directly at
tributed to liberal advertising. .
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

Mexico continues to be a perplex-
ing problem to the national adminis-
tration, and the American troops
will not be Withdrawn from Vera
Cruz for some days. The Mexican
situation is a reality that cannot be
explained away. On with the
"Watchful Waiting.''
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

President Wilson has asked the
democrats of New Jersey not to en-
dorse him for, second term. Inas-
much as Nebraska's "unterrifed'
have stamped him O. K. it would
seem that he could also survive an
endorsement from his home state.
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

Once in a while the editorial
writer of the Duluth NeWs-Tribune
gets off his base, but even at that he
can give the editorial writer's of the
Twin City dailies cards and spades
and beat them to it every time
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

"Who caused the warp asks an
eastern magazine. The place that
Sherman likened unto war is un-
doubtedly the abode of the monster.
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

All unofficial report is to the effect
that Harvey Grimmer is to be the
next United States marshal from
Minnesota. Grimmer has numerous
friends who would as soon see him
land the plum as any other Democrat
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

Henry Wolfer, warden of the state
prison, will retire from that position
October 10. He has acquired a
nation. wide reputation for sincerity
and ability, and can retire with the
knowledge that not a flaw can be
found in his record.
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

After reading conflicting state
ments from various returned Euro
pean travellers, we are inclined to
believe that the war correspondents
are not, after all, in the real cham
pionship class when it comes to
lying.
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

Mrs. Woodrow Wilson's dying wish
that the worst slums in Washington
be abolished has been finally realized.
1t is surprising that this needed
reform was not accomplished in our
national capital years age.
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

America is to have commercial at
taches at principal world capitals
hereafter. They will investigate
manufacturing, industrial and trade
conditions and report thereon. Much
information of value will doubtless
be acquired by this means.
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

When it comes to confidence, the
American politician has nothing on
the European rulers. T..
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

Even the war correspondents must
doff their tiles to the inventive
genius of an American campaign
liar.
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

The Winnebago City Enterprise is
now being issued daily, and is a
most creditable paper -
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

1t is reported that Monte Carlos
world famous gambling casino has
been converted into a French mill
tary hospital. May it never be re-
opened.
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

A returned tourist says, ''London
is calmer than Minneapolis - Well,
we should hope so.
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

Political expediency-"WEat crimes
are committed in thy nameH'
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

The open season for vile and mali
cious campaign lies is now here.
The Princeton union., 1914-10-01

Traditions are. being shattered.
Virginia has gone dry.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30
Aduenture of Emma McChesney
By EDNA EERBER

4lAs, Of ..Dssn o4~s e .u..s,sd Sid. Doon. .e.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30
The New Fable of the Passing Up Of
the Wonderful Meal of vIttles,

Once upon a Time Rugged Char
acter from the Middle West was in
New York City fixing up a Deal.
Although he wore overlapping Cuffs
and ready-made Tie. he had Rat.
ing, SO certain Promoter with an
Office in Broad Street found 1t ad-
visable to make Fuss over him.
The Promoter invited the prospec.
tive Mark to Luncheon and arranged
to have the same served in a snug
Corner entirely screened by Oleanders
and Palms.
The Chef received private Instruc-
tions to throw himself, so he personal
ly supervised dainty Menu which any
Gourmet might we'll pronounce Tri-
umph.
When the Visitor entered the far
famed Establishment and found him
self entirely protected from the Vulgar
Gaze he knew that at last he was in
the Headquarters for sure-enough
Food.
What is it?" he asked. gazing into
the limpid Amber of the First Course.
Turtle Soup" replied the Host
I'VE shoot the Blame Things just for
Practice, out our Way" said the Guest,
"but If went Home and told my Wife
I'd been eatin' Turtle she wouldn't live
with me-"
So the Alsatian Nobleman hurried 1t
away and substituted Tid-Bit with
Cray-Fish as the principal Ornament
in the Ensemble.
ITS Craw-Dabber!" exclaimed the
Mortified Man from the Prairies. II
see Ten Million of them little Cusses
every Spring, but wouldn't touch one
nth a Ton Foot Pole"
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30

the half-scared, half-defiant Chicken"
You attend to your chicken. Mary"
she said. "Pll see to my weasel"
So Emma McChesney and her son.
Jock, looking remarkably like brother
and sister. walked down the broad
store aisles and out into the street.
There was little conversation between
them. When the pillared entrance OF
the hotel came into sight Jock broke
the silence. sullenly:
why do you stop at that old bar
racks? It's a rotten place for a wom-
an. No one stops there but clothing
statesmen and boobs who still think It's
Chicago's leading hotel. No place for
a lady"
ANY place in the world is the place
for lady, Jock" said Emma McChes-
ney quietly.
Automatically she started toward
the clerks desk. Then she remem-
bered. and stopped. I'll walt here"
she said. Get the key for five-eight-
cen, will you please? And tell the
clerk that I'll want the room adjoining
beginning tonight, instead of tomor-
row. as l first intended. Tell him
you're Mrs. McChesney's SON."
He turned away. Emma McChesney
brought her handkerchief up to her
mouth and held 1t there moment, and
the skin showed white over the
knuckles of her hand. In that moment
every One of her thirty-six years were
on the table, face up.
We'll wash up" said Emma Nc
Chesney, when he returned. land then
we'll have dinner here"
II don't want to eat here" objected
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-30

heavy mother. I've got Mrs. Fiske
looking like first reader room kid
that's forgotten her Friday piece.
What's that?"
There was no sound in the room but
the hollow cackle of the voice at the
other end Of the wire. many miles
away.
Then: "Oh, that's all right, Mary
Cutting. l owe you great big debt
of gratitude, bless your pink cheeks
and white hair! And, Mary" she low
cred her voice and glanced in the d.
rection of the room next door, 'T don't
know how a hard. dry sob would go
through the phone, SO won't try to
get 1t over. But, Mary, it's been sugar,
butter and molasses' for me for the
last ten minutes, and Pm dead scared
to stop for fear I'll forget 1t. l guess
it's sugar. butter and molasses' for me
for the rest of the night. Mary Cutting:
Just as hard and fast as can say 1t,
sugar. butter, molasses.'