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Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-26
Serene E. Payne II Today.
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Washington, June 26.-Sereno f.
Payne, congressman from New York
and who helped frame the Payne-Al3-
rich tariff bill, and who was de-
throned in the famous rules fight
which relegated "Uncle Joe" Cannon
to the ranks, was II years old to-
day. The New York congressman was
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-26

single, lot G, block 10, inland, maj
149.
Harrison Kellenberger, single, tc
Mrs. Myrtle B. Lampson, same prop
ertry as above.
4 George H. Murray, single, to the
La Cresta Gold Mining Company, min
ing claims in 1876, 377.
Mrs. C. A. Bradford and Clyde A.
Bradford, husband, to Topic A Hob
dy, lot 3, block 3S, FL Centre, map
953.
W. o. Hamilton and Nettie A.
Hamilton, wife, to Mabel E. Christcn
sen, lot ?, block 5, Hamilton subd;,
vision, FL Centre addition No. 1.
Fred W. Paine and Carrie Z. Paine,
wife. to Harriet c. Foster, all of
tract 81, 1915, so acres, foremrly NJ
NE a section 20, 1916.
Gustavus Champion, husband of sec
end party. to Lois Champion, wife of
first party, commencing at southwest
corner of tract 60, 1912; thence east
1170 feet; thence north TAO feet MI
to south line of county road; thence
westerly along south line of said coun-
ty road 20 point on west line of said
tract 1865 feet north of said south
west corner of tract 50; thence south
along said west line of tract so, 1865
feet to point Of commencement, 20 q
NIL, being same property as in 25-
302D, except from above described
property part in 70-244D, described
as follows: Commencing at southwest
corner of tract SO, 1912; thence east
along south line Of said tract go
feet to point of beginning Of property
herein described; thence north par
allel with west line of said tract TAO
feet MI to south line of county road;
thence east parallel with south line
of said tract, along south line of said
road 200 feet; thence south parallel
with west line of tract 749 feet MI
to south line of tract so; thence west
along said south line, 200 feet to
point of beginning. Also right of way
ever north 25 feet of above excepted
parcel Of land as in 70-244D and 79-
374 D. Also tract II, 1912. 160 acres
Also tract 57A, 1912.
Patents.
U. S. A to 9manda Martin, as
signee of Elizabeth NJ. Reid, NE 4 E
z NV q ard N Z Sc 4 kection
p, 1914, 320 acres.
U. S. A. to John El Elmore, tract
IS, 1915, 32O acres.
Wanted: Hay or Grain
in exchange for El Centric vacant
lots. J. B. Whitaker at the Feed and
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-26
FROM THE MAJORITY LEADER
IN THE SENATE

August Is, 1918.
My Dear Mr.. Abbott-Your new
book, Panama and the Canal in
Picture and Prose-" is a thing of
beauty and a joy forever" The
mechanical execution is unsurpas-
sed, and you have made a great
contribution to Panama literature.
1t should be in the hands of every
body, and especially those who are
net able to visit the Isthmus in
person. After reading your splen-
did descriptions and looking at the
fine Illustrations no one can fail
to have a complete and accurate
knowledge of every subject con-
cerning the Isthmus and the Canal
of any possible interest.
Yours very truly,
JOHN W. KERN.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-26
FROM THE SECRETARY
OF STATE

August 15, 1913.
Mr.. Willis J. Abbott, New York:
My Dear Mr.. Abbott have
just had an opportunity to examine
your book, Panama and the
Canal" 1t is an admirable volume
the story is most interesting, the
illustrations are profuse and illum-
mating and the workmanship is eX-
cellent. The book is worthy of
your reputation and of the gigan-
tie engineering enterprise which
has put Panama on the World
Map.
Thanking you for the pleasure
and instruction which the book has
given me, am, verv truly yours,
W. J. BRYAN.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-26
UNIVERSAL ENDORSEMENTS

FROM MEMBER OF SENATE COMMITTEE ON IN
TEROCEANIC CANALS
NV Dear Mr.. Abbott shall read panama and the
Canal in Picture and Prose" with great deal of
pleasure, but the pleasure will be largely enhanced
by the fact that member of the Committee on
Interoceanic Canals visited the Canal in October 1911,
and the half cuts in the volume recall wildly
than anything else the visited. c. S. PAGE.
FROM A NEW YORK CONGRESSMAN.
August 20, 1913.
My Dear Mr.. Abbott desire to congratu-
late you most heartily latest book panama and
the Canal in Picture and Prose-"
book of this kind is usually regarded picture book
and surely this is most beautifully illustrated. But
your could be regarded picture book if
to regard from it's letter press alone found packed
with information about the worlds most wonderful canal
about the people there and the tropical conditions and
about the ruins and the history that tell of Aztec and
days. and the later amazing adventures of Balboa,
Cortez and their handful of Spanish companions, who
mixed their private business of buccaneering with
authorized business of exploring think the style in which
you have written most clear and flowing and altogether
this book is by far the best presennent Of this much
talkedof subject that has been my good fortune find
Sincerely yours, HENRY GEORGE JR.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-26
FROM AN ALABAMA CONGRESSMAN.

August 21, 1913.
My Dear Mr.. Abbott have just examined your
excellent book entitled Panama and the Canal in
Picture and Prose-" and assure you that / am
delighted with it from cover to cover. The STYLES
and diction are entertaining, the illustrations are
beautiful, and the subjectmatter is full of instruc
tion and replete with information. This contrbu-
ton entities you more than ever to the grateful
appreciation of your admirers. With best wishes, /
am your friend, JOHN l.. BURNETT.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-26

August IS, 1913.
Nv Dear Mr. Abbot-"Panama and the Canal
in Picture and Prose" is a very valuable contribution
to the photography of a country, which is bound to
be an object of increasing interest to the people Of
both Continents. Yours very truly, r. E. BURTON.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-26
FROM A LOUISIANA SENATOR

August %, 1913
Dear Mr.. Abbot-"Panama and the Canal in
Picture and Prose" is one of the most thorough
works of its kind that has come before me, and
its face it shows the result of untiring efforts
your part. 1t appears to be remarkably well
arranged, and | am it contains an exhaus-
tive fund of information. Very sincerely,
JOS. 4. RANSDELL.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-26
FROM A FLORIDA CONGRESSMAN.

August %, 1913
Dear Mr. Abbott have looked over your book
on Panama and the Panama Canal very carefully
and | consider it the best bookson the subject
that have ever seen. The descrbtio and illus
trations are excellent | am greatly pleased to
be able to add II to my library. Yours most
truly, FRANK CLARK.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-26
FROM AN ILLINOIS CONGRESSMAN
August 81, 1913

My Dear Mr.. Abbott delighted with your book,
panama and the Canal in Picture and Prose" 1t is the
most valuable publication Panama yet issued
thoroughly popularized the entire matter think have
read everything published the subject of Panama and
the Canal and in my study of the subjects with
the Canal have spent many days on the Isthmus Of
Panama Your book appears at most opportune time,
know of information of real value the subject which
is not contained in book You have rendered great
public service The book is written in a charming man
and you present the intensely interesting romantic
history connected with that part of the world as no one
else has yet been able to do know of other book OF
travel appearing in recent years interesting and vau
able as this Very truly yours, HENRY T. RAINEY
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-26
OF INTERSTATE COM
Z COMNITvTEE

FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF INTERSTATE COM
MERGE HOUSE COMMITTEE
August 49, 1913.
Ny Dear Mr. Abbott have examined with great
pleasure and admiration your exquisite book Pana-
Of all the works relating to that matchess enter
prise with which acquainted this product of your
genius is most excellent and satisfactory AS
trbution history, geography literature, artistic
rangement and illustration it is triumph of art
Yours truly, w. c. ADAMSON.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-26

Wanted: Hay or Grain
in exchange for El Centre vacant
ots. j. B. Whitaker at the Feed and
Fuel Yard.-Adv. If
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SENATORS

ERSTATE COMMERCE
August8 8
Mr.
Canal interests
s makes very aoaOe aoalOn 10 my DOs. CH As E. TOWNSEND
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-26
How to Get Il

Cut out and present six Panama certificates
(printed daily with the expense amount of 81. .1s
for the 81 volume (Which covers the items of the
cost of packing, express from the factory, check
ing, clerk hire and other necessary EXPENSE,
items), and receive one of the books from
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-26
FROM A PROMINENT REPUBLICAN
SENATOR

August % 1913.
My Dear Mr.. Abbot-My wife and | spent a
most delightful Sunday in going your mag
nificent book on Panama. We had visited the
lsthmus last Christmas and were familiar with
the different places, which lent an additional
charm to the work. 1t is about the most "read.
able" book / have had hold of for a long while
Sincerely yours, VIM. S. KENYON.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-26

the and
hmn that It's careful preparation
involving The inspiring
Both historical production great value and as mod
library ought o assured
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-26
Patents.

U. S. A. to 9manda Martin, as
signee of Elizabeth NJ Reid, NE 4 E
Z NV 4 ard N Z Sc 4, section
%, 12-14, 320 acres.
U. S. A. to John El Elmore, tract
IS, 1915, 320 acres.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-26
August 13, 1913.

DarAb lam fasint
The meets of
wala i
jus time the teresng
and
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What 1t Is

This beautiful big volume is written by Willis
]. Abbot, a writer of international renown and
is the acknowledged standard reference work of
the great Canal Zone. 1t is printed from new
type, large and clear, special paper; bound in
tropical red veum cloth; title stamped in gold,
with inlaid color panel; contains than 500
magnificent illustrations, including beautiful pages
reproduced from water color studies in cOlorings
that far surpass any work of similar character.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-26
llian Jennings Bryan
UNSTNTFD PRAISE OF THE IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS GREAT
Don't Delay.
FROM THE SECRETARY
OF THE NAVY

August IS, 1918.
Willis J. Abbot, Esq, care Lotos
Club, New York City:
NV Dear Sir-"Panama and the
Canal in Picture and Prose" whets
my anticipation of visiting the
Canal this Winter after the water
has been turned in and when the
Fleet is to go through. | have
never seen a finer piece of work,
for it's style, its illustrations and
its Typography. | am delighted
with it. Yours sincerely,
JOSEPHUS DANIELS.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-06-26
FROM THE MAJORITY
LEADER IN THE HOUSE
Sincerely yours,
O. w. UNDERWOOD.
FROM A WELL-kNOWN
DEMOCRATIC SENATOR

August 81, 1913.
NV Dear Mr.. Abbot--Your book
upon Panama is splendidly illus
trated and written, and l have
enjoyed it very much, besides get
ting from it q great deal of most
valuable information. Very truly
yours,
JOHN SHARP WILLIAMS
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
NO WAR TAXES DUE in
U.S., UNDERWOOD SAYS
Democratic Leader Points Out There
Is $I45.0O0.0O0 Surplus
in Treasury.
CUSTOMS NOT TO BE HARD HIT

There is no necessity for the passage
of laws raising additional taxes because
OF embarrassments that may arise from
a general European war, according to
Representative Underwood. Neither does
Mr.. Underwood see any necessity. pres
ent or prospective, to issue bonds for
government purposes.
Mr.. Underwood pointed out that on
July 1 there was q bankable surplus In
the Treasury OF Sl45.0oo,ooo. exclusive Of
funds against which appropriation ooli-
cations lay. He said this money, with
receipts from customs and other sources,
would keep the government supplied for
the rest of the current fiscal year.
Mr.. Underwood insisted there would not
be a complete stoppage Of custom re-
ceIpts. He admitted there would be
sharp decline, but not sufficient to cause
any alarm so far as government receipts
are concerned. Mr.. Underwood said he
looked for England and France to keep
the seas free for the use OF their mer-
chantmen. This would mean. he said,
that the United States would send its
products to those countries, and that II
would continue to do business without in
terruption with South America and Asia
Based upon the returns for six months,
Mr.. Underwood said the income tax in
the full fiscal year now running would
exceed 800. 900. .O00 about S30O00.Oo0 beyond
the amount covered into the Treasury
on this account for a part Of the fiscai
year.
He also said the yearly appropriation
Of S35, ,ooo.Oo0 for the Panama Canal bill
would no longer be necessary with the
completion Of the waterway.
From these two sources, therefore, there
would be gain to the Treasury approx
inately of S65 900, Oo0
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
GONZALESlAND OREGON
UNITE; VILLA LEFT OUT
Status of March on Mexican City Is
Sign of Future Trouble with
Rebel Chieftain.

Announcement was made by the con-
stItutionalist agency here last night that
the armies CO Gems Gonzales and obre-
gon have effected a juncture at ouere-
taro. from whence they will proceed to-
eether on the march to Mexico City.
Gen. Gonzales has had command Of the
operations of the constituionalist forces
in the East, while Gen. Obregon has had
charge OF the western division. Gen Villa
has had charge Of the north and central.
and It Is regarded as ignificant that an
nouncement is made Of the proposed
march TO Mexico City while Gen. Villa
remains unrepresented in the advancing
forces.
It Is denied by the agency here that
Gen. Carranza ever invited each Of his
three chief generals TO send 500 men
to join in the march on Mexico City.
obregon and Gonzales are making this
march, II is sra. because their forces
are the ones nearest the capital and In
the best position. The leaving out of villa,
however, Is regarded here as sign of
future trouble between him and the con-
stitutionalist chisftain.
The agency expects the Carbaj ajal repre-
sentatives will have their first confer
ence with Gen. Carranza at saltillo today.
They expect that before Gonzales and
Obregon have reached the outskirts OF
Mexico City an arrangement will have
been agreed upon at Saltillo for the
peaceful occupation OF the capital
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
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1918 F Street Northwest
GERMAN ENVOY EXCITED.
AS He LEAVES RUSSIA.
Baron de Pourtales and Embassy staff
Depart After Historical Inter
view at Foreign Office.
CAR PUTS BLAME ON AUSTRIA

st. Petersburg. Aug. delayed by Cen
sor).-The German Ambassador, Baron
De Pourtales. and his embassy stan left
here today. His departure was made
soon after the historical interview at the
foreign ONCE. from which he emerged
greatly excited and perspiring freely.
The foreign ONCE issued today wordy
summary Of Russia's endeayors. IN con-
junction with England and France, to
preserve peace. and from which II ap-
peared that from the first Germany did
not or would not. appreciate the serious
ness Of the conflict between Austria and
Servia-
The dynasty ties OF over a century be-
tween Russia and Germany encouraged
the hope Of q peaceful issue. the state
ment said. but the difficulty was found
to be that Austria declared war on
Servia without showing the least con-
ciliatory spirit.
The summary stated that Germany was
fully apprised Of Russia's mobilization
as being q simple measure Of precaution
for her self-preservation. and IL was
clearly explained that the measure was
not intended to show any hostility
against Germany.
Therefore, the latter's attempt to put
responsibility on Russia is In eontradic-
ton to all facts" the statement con-
tinued.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
BRITISH navy HOPE
OF U.S.. EXPORT TRADE
French and English Fleets Could En-
gage Enemy While Ships of Latter
Would Protect Commerce.
BoTTLING UP THE GERMANS

Upon the power Of the British navy
rests the only hope that remains to the
United States that ships will be available
for the transportation Of American goods
during the war. This Is the opinion Of
competent observers OF the situation here.
This declaration is based upon the as
sumption that Great Britain will become
involved in the war, through Germany's
reported attack upon Britain's ally,
France.
The British battleship feet is so mighty
that naval experts here consider that its
entrance into the struggle will eliminate
the menace of the German feet, which
would otherwise be sweeping the seas OF
all the vessels of her enemies. In COM
bination with the French feet, II is be-
ieved here that the British feet will not
only be able TO seek out the German feet
and give II battle whenever Il exposes
itself to blow. but will also be able to
sPare enough ships to protect the COM
merce OF England and her ally. France.
France yesterday sent a feet OF twelve
vessels through the Strait of Gibraltar
into the Mediterranean. These vessels. to-
gether with the British Mediterranean
feet, WILL it is believed. keep the Austrian
and Italian navies from doing any
great damage to the shipping Of their
enemies
English and French steamers will,
therefore, be free to go anywhere they
pleace on the high seas. and particularly,
to the United States. solely because of
the assumed ability of the English and
French navies to protect such COM
merce. German ships. on the other
hand, win remain bottled up in neutral
ports, as to risk a voyage during hos
tilities would be almost certain to result
in capture by British or French vessels.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
SECRETARY OF TREASURY,
]. P. MORGAN AND DOZEN
BANKERS IN CONFERENCE

New York, Aug. 2-Probably one Of
the most significant banking conferences
ever held in America took place at the
Vanderbilt Hotel here tonight. II was
attended by William G. McAdoo, Secre-
tary OF the Treasury; John Skelton Will
Jams. Comptroller Of the Currency; ]. p.
Morgan, and the heads of more than q
dozen of the largest national banks and
trust companies in New York.
As a result of the conference, II Is ex-
pected clearinghouse certificates will be
issued tomorrow, both in New York and
other banking centers, to be used by
banks as a medium for settling their
balances to each other and strengthen
ing their reserves, which last Saturday s
bank statement showed were about ST.
0oao under the legal requirements.
II the clearinghouse certificates are
issued, it will be the first time since 1907
that recourse has been had to this expe-
dent.
The conference was still in session at q
late hour.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
SEES COMING OF CHRIST.

Illustrating the necessity of growing
more jealous In proclaiming the Advent
doctrine through personal efforts with
the thought that the anger among the
nations Of Europe, and also other coun-
tries. Is a fullfilment of the prophecy IN
Revelations kills. Prof. Frederick Griggs,
head Of the educational department Of
the eventh Day Adventist denomination
in North America, declaref at the Ia
koma Park Church yesterday that God
il going to do a speedy work in warning
the world of His soon coming. and will
cut II short in righteousness
He declared that our own land was not
even exempt from that portion Of the
prophecy declaring that the nations are
angry. and said that with the dspenden-
cies Of the nations in Europe practically
the whole world Is now angry. This
prophecy was given /, 800 years ago, he
said, and was 10 be fulfilled Just before
the second return OF Christ
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
FLOATING DRY GOODS
EXHIBIT GOES SOUTH
Schooner Sails for Latin America to
Capture Trade and Unite
Business Men.

New York. Aug. 2-one Of the most re-
markable expeditions which ever left
New York Harbor, sailed last week on
board schooner with the avowed in
tention Of capturing Latin-America. The
expedition. however. instead of being
Wsr-like, is peaceful, and the fourteen
members which organized 1t, instead of
being armed with the newest high-power-
ed rife, are armed with nothing more
dangerous than exhibits of the dry goods
industry Of the United States.
The sole purpose of their trip Is to
spread the gospel of this trade through
Central and South American countries.
This really is voyage of discovery OF
larger markets for American dry goods
manufacturers, and the schooner will be
the first floating showroom to carry
American merchandise into the export
field.
The idea OF the promoters is that
through this means the Latin-Ameri-
can merchants can be brought into di-
rect contact with the goods which they
need. By sending out this vessel and
using her deck as a floating showroom
proceeding from port to port inviting
the merchants to come on board and
buy, all lost time in waiting for steam
er connections and of tariff charges
VIII be eliminated since no goods will
be landed at any port and the ex-
pense will be kept at a minimum.
Before this peaceful filibustering ex-
pedition returns It will have visited
forty ports in the West Indies and the
northern tier of South America,
passed through the Ponama Canal, and
exhibited samples TO the Ishopkeepers
of territory whose population totals
2O'Ooo.ooo. As an important step in
the development OF SLatin-American
markets this floating exhibit will be
watched with much interest not only
by merchants in this city but In all
parts OF the country. as well.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
ALL THINGS ARE NEW,
SAYS PASTOR BARTON
Philadelphia Clergyman, at Close of
Photo-Drama Series, Asserts
Millennium Is Here.

That the human race is just entering
the epoch foretold in the Book of Reve-
lations, when the Lord would make all
things new" was the assertion last night
of Pastor B. H. Barton, of Philadelphia.
in his discourse incidental to the closing
Of the photo-drama of Creation" at the
Belasco Theater. He continued:
The old dispensation. when there was
nothing new under the sun. Is giving
place to a better age, in which every
thing under the sun is being made new.
1t may be doubted whether there Is q
single thing which has not felt the ef-
fects Of this wonderful transformation,
There n nothing done exactly as they
did It thirty years ago.
May II not be that these astonishing
and unprecedented transformation seen
on every hand are really the beginning
~ the miiienniumf II Is not coming; II
ls here"
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
URIC ACID
SOLVENT
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ERFE

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Be strong, we'll and vigorous, with
no more pain from stin joints, or
muscles, rheumatic suffering, aching
back or kidney disease.
For any form of bladder trouble or
weakness, its action is really won
derfuL Those sufferers who are in
and out OF bed half a dozen times
night will appreciate the rest. comfort
and strength this treatment gives
To prove the Williams Treatment
conquers kidney and bladder diseases,
rheumatism and all uric acid troubles,
no matter how chronic or stubborn, II
you have never used the Williams
Treatment, we will give one SOC bottle
Cs2 doseS) free IL you will cut out this
notice and send 1t with your name and
address, with 10c to help pay distribu-
ton expenses. to The DR.. D. A. Will
Jams Company. Dept 81. Postofhce
Block. East Hampton, Conn. Send at
once and you will receive by parcel
post a regular SOC bottle, without
charge and without iucurring any OBJ
legations. One bottle only to an ad-
dresS-AdV.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
REFUSED A CAR TRANSFER,
WOMAN BLOCKS TRAFFIC

Chicago, Aug. 2-Refused a street car
transfer because she was on the wrong
line, a pretty stenographer did a "Pank-
hurst" on Cottage Grove avenue by
planting herself firmly in front OF the
car and daring the motorman to run
her down. After ten cars had formed
behind the blockade the motorman ap-
pealed 20 a policeman.
"G'waR-' said he to the moto-man.
Compromise by giving the lady a
transfer and her nickel or III run you
in for obstructing traffic"
The motorman obeyed.