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Macon beacon., 1917-06-15
Small Suburban Lot Best.

The ideal size for n suburban lot,
IL you do not keep a man or II horse,
Is about one-sixth Of an acre-say, 80
by $50 feet. This Is all that the owner
can keep In apple-pic order, provided
the place has plenty Of vegetables and
flowers. This assumes that the family
is willing to spend $50 year for out
side labor, fertilizers, seeds, bulbs,
etc. 1t also assumes that the wife Is
Willing to spend an hour day In the
garden and Is not ashamed to be seen
raking, planting and doing everything
except the hard labor.
: Those who move from the city to
the country will make great mistake
If, under such conditions, they attempt
more than this. Gardening Is m ex-
pensive business and one might as well
recognize the limitations Of the game.
Macon beacon., 1917-06-15

DAVE LAW AND RE AUSTIN MEET AGAIN AND SPEND THE DAY TOGETHER LAW RE-
AENGER LAUGHS AT THE DANGER OF DEATH
Macon beacon., 1917-06-15
CHAPTER X.
Jose Sanchez swears an Oath.

Jose Sanchex SWears an Oatn.
Jose Sanchez made use Of the delay
at Pueblo to institute further inquiries
regarding his missing cousin, but no.
where could he find the slightest trace.
Jose swore an oath that he would learn
the truth If 1t required his whole life
time, and, If 1t should turn out that
his sainted relative had indeed met
with foul play-well! Jose told his
friends they could Judge, by looking at
him, the sort of man he was. He proud
ly displayed Longorio's revolver, and
called it his cousins little avenger. The
weapon had slain many; 1t had duty
still to perform, so he said.
Jose intended to confide his purpose
to Mrs. Austin, but when 1t came time
to start for Las Palmas there was a
fourth passenger in the automobile,
Macon beacon., 1917-06-15
CTO BE CONTINUED)
Syrlac Language.

Syriac is one Of the three groups Of
languages into which the old Aramalc
Of Assyria and Babylonla was devel
oped, the other groups being the Chal
daic and the Nabatean-Sabean.
The Syriac is emphatlcally a Chris.
tian literature language, the Bible was
translated into it as was a deal OF
writing from the fourth to the tenth
century, and it, instead Of Latin, IS the
liturgical language Of the Roman Cath
olics Of Lebanon In Syria today.
The Syro-Chaldaic Is variant OF
the Syriac, combining features Of both
the Syrlac and Chaldaic groups. 1t is
found In use IN Kurdistan and the Lake
Urmla districta
Macon beacon., 1917-06-15
Value OF Vegetable Garden.

A vegetable garden never hurt the
looks Of any lot. 1t doesn't take a
dreamer to rave over a 80 by 10 foot
plat of growing lettuce, ripening to-
matoes or sturdy potato plants-not in
these days Of high prices. Indeed, if II
piece Of ground has demonstrated its
productiveness, it is more saleable than
ever when put on the market.-Wis-
cousin State LouFDel.
Macon beacon., 1917-06-15
Brick Porch Improves Old House.

The transformation broad porch
of nlce-looking face brick will bring
about on an old-style frame house is
wonderful. One sees in various places
along the streets houses on which such
changes have been made, and he is
forced to admit that great improve
ment has resulted. While the effect
Is so striking, the cost Of such an ad-
dition Is not so great.
A combination Of rough face brick
Of reddish-brOwn cOlorng, white stone
cap and turned columns painted white,
with the steps and porch floor Of con-
crete, makes an attractive appearance
A new brick porch would be valuable
addition to many wooden houses Of the
old type, which now boast of old-style
narrow piazzas.
Macon beacon., 1917-06-15

and he was obliged to hold his tongue
for the moment. Alaire was in good
humor, and expressed her srelief at
escaping from everything Mexican.
II haven't seen a newspaper for
ages, and I don't know what Is going
on at Jonesville or anywhere else," she
conf1ded.
Dave told her Of the latest develop
ments In the Mexican situation, of
home happenings, and when she asked
him about his own dolngs, he informed
her Of the affair which had brought
him to Pueblo.
OF course all three of his companions
were breathlessly interested in the
story of Pine Garza's death; Dolores
and Jose did not allow a word to
escape them.
"Carambai It required bravery to
ride alone into that nncon," Jose de-
clared. II know Pine Cara we'll, and
he could shoot like the devil"
'You said your horse saved your
life," Mrs. Austin went on. "How do
you mean?" When Dave had explained,
she cried, quickly, "You weren't rid
ing-Bessie BELIEF"
Eyes. She's buried where she
dropped. I've been right lonesome
since she went away"
Alaire turned a quick glance upon
the speaker to find his face set and
his eyes miserable. Impulsively she
laid her hand upon his arm, saying:
II know how you must feel. Do you
know what has always been my dear
est wish? To be able to talk with AMI
mails and make friends OF them."
Dave smiled absentmindedly.
There's a wonderful book about O
near-sighted old Frenchman who was
cast away on a penguin island. He saw
the big birds walking around, and
thought they were human beings"
Macon beacon., 1917-06-15

Dave Law finds further traces
Of criminal dolnas near the Aus
tin ranch. Lonoorio makes him
self extremely distasteful to
Mrs. Austin. Some exciting cpl
sodes are described In The next
lnstalIment
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03
SAYS DAMAGED
TO EXTENT
$l7,034

An alleged failure to provide water
is the basis of suit filed in the Su-
perior court today in which G. N.
Toyama is the plaintiff and the Coro-
ma Ranch Company, a corporation, is
the defendant. In addition to man,
ing the ranch corporation, Edward A.
Marian, Robert Burhams, Gertrude
Burhans and James A. Beardsley are
named as co-edfendants.
tt is alleged in the complaint that
the proprietors of the Corona ranch
neglected to provide sufficient guam
tity of water, resulting in damages
to the extent of $17,O34. The Corona
ranch is situated in the Calexico dis
trict and is principally planted to cot
ton.
According to the allegations it is
said the crop last year would have
approximated $2S,5OO, but owing to
apparent neglect it was greatly re-
duced. Adams & O'Donnell are APP
pearing as attorneys for the plain
tiff.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03
Baseball Dinner
Is Program for
holtviIle Today

This evening the Holtville baseball,
team management will be hosts to the
managers and umpires of the Impe-
rial Valley Winter League. The even
ing will he given over to a banquet
and general talks by those present.
1t is one of a series of get-together
meetings planned for the benefit of
amateur baseball in the Valley. Um-
pire Ed Finney is expected to dilate
on the speed shown during the pres
ent season. This veteran umpire, hav-
ing seen service in the past, and one of
the mainstays of the Pacific Coast
League, is particularly enthused over
the showing of the amateurs in the
Valley League.
The dinner was originally set for
last night, but Manager Vaughn
Azhderian of the Holtville team could
not make the proper arrangements in
time, hence the postponement.
Manager Jimmy Dean of the Calex-
leo team will attend the session. He
said last night that he was in favor
of extending the season, which had
originally been planned for 20 games,
and that he favored adding eight or
possibly ten more games. The wealth
er has not been as favorable for
games as winter weather ordinarily
is in the Valley, and this, perhaps,
more than anything else, kept the at
tendance down.
Taking the season to date altogeth-
er, the financial part of the PROPOSE
tion has been very satisfactory. The
league has broken even, or is a little
to the good, and current expenses are
being met. The quality of playing
has been excellent and worthy of bet
ter evidences of appreciation.
The contested games, over which
appeals have been made to the league
officials, will be threshed out tonight,
and, it is expected, in manner sat
isfactory to the management and the
players of all the clubs.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03
R0CkWOOD WILL
be HONORED BY
CITY Of CALEX|CO
WITH PARK NAME
Park Committee of Border
City Requests City to
Name Plaza.
LOCKWOOD DONATED
PARK TO CALEXICO
Original Site Not ApprOpri-
ate and City Sells-Es-
tablish Another Plaza.

Calexico is attempting to honor
Charles Robinson lockwood, recently
deposed as chief engineer Of the M
perial Irrigation District. The Park
committee of the Border City proposes
that the city plaza be designated as
"Rockwood Plaza" and have petitioned
the city trustees to distinguish it as
such.
Mr.. lockwood gave to the City of
CaleXico an entire block practically in
the heart of the city. When the de-
velopment of Calexico began it was
seen that the location was not exactly
appropriate. 1t was too near the bor-
der and in the midst of the business
district.
1t became necessary to dispose of
the original site, Phil Swing of this
city securing the passage of statute
whereby Calexico could sell the lots
in the lockwood Park block. The new
park Calexico is designing is expected
to be called in honor of the original
donor.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03
Mrs. POSt0n IS In
Charge Of Events
at Club Meeting

|Mrs. E. H. Poston will have charge
of the program at the Woman's Club
on Thursday and it promises to be a
day full of interest from an educa-
tional standpoint.
E. H. Webster, formerly dean of
Agriculture at the Kansas State Ag-
ricultural College, and also chief of
the Dairy Department at Washing
ton, D. c., will give the principal adj
dress of the afternoon, his subject
being, "The Dairying Interests of the
Imperial Valley" He will be followed
by Mrs. Luman Ferrell of Calexico,
district chairman of social and in
dustrial conditions, c. F. W. c., who
will talk on "Conservation Through
Recreation"
Mrs. DR.. Fox will be heard in vocal
selections. Mrs. Poston will be as
sisted in receiving by the members
of her social and industrial commit
tee, Mesdames F. A. Preston and w.
j. Curtis; also Mrs. A. H. Mason and
Mrs. ]. A. Robson.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03
Curly Wade Dies.

"Curly'' Wade died yesterday, This
means nothing to many except an obit-
uary notice. "Curly" was not his Civ
en- name, nor was Wade his last name,
but hundreds of people knew him by
that title. He gasped out his last
breath yesterday afternoon at the st.
Thomas hospital and it was made
known soon afterwards that "Curly"
would not lie in ''potter's grave"
"Curly" Wade came into the Val
ley mnay years ago, settling in M
perial. He has been in the army in
the Spanish war, in the navy and in
other places. There was nothing
vicious about him. He had done some
injury to himself, but not much to
others.
He had mother back in the East
and his chief aim was to keep from
her what might have brought grief.
"Curly" did this and died, and his body
will go back TO the old home, where
proud parents win forget conditions
and revere the child of their youth.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03

initiating the rains of California. We
must not forget that this valley does
not have regular winter rains. Irri-
gate, fill the soil with water in or
der to provide fruit buds for next sea-
son. Pruning should be done at once
if the trees have not already been
pruned.
Through plowing or disking of all
vacant land or ditch banks will reduce
the number of insect pests, including
grasshoppers, during the summer sea-
son and will also reduce the weed pests
to a minimum.
This department has not enforced
the law on eradication of common an
nual noxious weeds such as cookie
burs and sunflower, having made spe-
cial effort to eradicate the more Sc
rious weeds, such as Johnson grass
wild morning lory, etc., but it is now
time to clear up the common weeds
1t is the intention of this office to
clear the county of clockleburs, mus
tard and sunflowers during the next
season, as believe the farmers are in
a position to do so. l am sure OF
the cooperation of the water compa-
nies and progressive farmers. wish
to call attention to the weed, creeping
malva, which / believe is one of the
most serious noxious weeds we have
to combat. 1t is gradually spreading
in many sections and the few farmers
who know realize that it is not easy
to eradicate. ] am Of the opinion that
this weed should be added to our Sc
rious noxious weeds and l will pro.
ceed to enforce the law to eradicate
it. F. w. WAITE,
Commissioner of HORTICULTURE.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03
INTEREST BEING
RENEWED IN OIL
FIELDS; CAPITAL
NOW FURNISHED
Many Prominent Capitalists
Coming Forward to
Test Locality.
BRAWLEY FIELDS
TO BE DEVELOPED
Ending of Last Year Barred
Many From Filing in
Oil Regions.
BRAWLEY FIELDS
TO BE DEVELOPED

Interest in the oil field district near
Braw,ey is being revived owing to the
closing of filings on December 81,
1916. A year ago there were many
persons who flocked to the suppos-
edly rich fields, but except for a few
no drilling tests were made.
Lack of capital kept many from
what they thought big discoveries.
After the spectators had left the
scene number of legitimate investors
entered the field and now propose to
enter with proper drilling outfits and
ascertain whether or not there is a
paying quantity of oil in the field.
Among those who have invested are
the following well known men of the
Valley: James Stevenson, Don Stew
enson, R. V. Jose, Lee butcher, M. v.
butcher, M. w. Conkling, Charles Fer
maid, o. E. Marchus and J.. F. Mar
chus of San Francisco.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03
PURCHASING AGENT
RESIGNS POSITION

The resignation of County Purchas-
ing Agent Charles Carr was handed
in to the Board Of Supervisors to-
day.
Mr.. Carr was the initial official ir
this department and told the boarC
that he desired to resume his resi-
dence in Georgia, after being in I'M
perial Valley for a number of years
The board accepted the resignation
and took no action as regards sue
cessor. Mr.. Carr is brother of John
J. Carr, supervisor from the mpe-
rial district.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03
Mexican Conference.
(By United Press)

Washington, Jan. 3.-American
members of the joint commission will
this afternoon present to President
Wilson a recommendation for closing
the sessions. Before seeing President
Wilson they will draft an answer to
Carranza's rejection of withdrawal Of
the protocol. This means the sessions
are automatically ended. They will
inform President Wilson they have
done their best. is believed useless
TO continue the sessions. 1t is doubt
ingful if lookhole will be left for
reumption of the sessions regarding
conditions after withdrawal. In the
meantime preparations indicate that
General Pershing will withdraw soon
after the closing of the session.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03
COMES TO VALLEY
TO GET EXHIBITS

Charles Edward LIE Roy, chairman of
the industrial division of the National
Orange Show, to be held in San Ber-
nardino the third week in February,
will arrive in Ell Centre next week.
Mr.. lie Roy is enlisting exhibits for
the big show at San Bernardino. He
has frequently remarked concerning
the fine quality of Imperial Valleys
grapefruit and is desirous of securing
several local exhibits.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03
EDGAR BROS. PLANS
HANDSOME STATION

J. T. Douglas Of Los Angeles will
shortly begin the erection of an S8,-
900 garage for the Edgar Brothers
Company.
The structure is to be located just
west of the Barbara Worth hotel and
will be G0x140 feet in dimensions.
This is to accommodate all users
of the well known Ford and will be
established to give Valley patrons the
very best service for repairs and ac-
cessories. The Edgar Brothers Com
pany has made an enviable reputation
in the distribution of the Ford and
expect to increase the efficiency by
the construction of modern station
to accommodate Ford users.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03
GOVERNOR HUNT WILL
MAKE STATEMENT
(By United Press)

Phoenix, Jan. 3.--The gubernatorial
situation remains the same, pending
a court decision tomorrow. Governor
Hunt still holds the office. He made
a statement inviting Thomas Camp
bell to meet him half way in getting
speedy settlement Of the contest
proceedings. Hunt said, 81 acted &C
cording to my Judgment and am full
ly within my legal and moral rights,
in refusing to yield the office.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03
Gerard Sends Report.
(By United Press)

Berlin, Jan. 3.-Ambassador Gerard
cabled resident Wilson lengthy re-
port after conference with Chancel-
lor Hollweg. 1t is understood they
talked, among other things, of the AL
lies unfavorable reply to the German
note. The papers unite in saying the
note was only answerable by force
Of arms. The people take the same
viewpoint, saying Germany's course is
now clea1.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03
To Tell Peace Plans,
(By United Press)

Washington, Jan. 3.-That the ad-
ministration has finally decided to
tell the Senate foreign relations COM
mittee its peace plans is indicated by
the fact that Secretary Lansing went
to the Capitol to consult members of
the committee. 1t is believed the ad-
ministration is more anxious for en-
dorsement of the note than hereto
fore.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03
RANCHERs TO MAKE
RECORD OF FEEDING

Did it pay to feed your milo to
hogs this fall or to sell your steer
calves for someone else to raise
Only simple, accurate record kept
through the year can tell you how
many farm operations pay. The Farm
Bureau will furnish record and ac-
count books especially designed to fit
California conditions, and a trained
man to start the inventory and book
keeping with the farmers of mpe-
rial Valley, and to help them balance
their accounts at the end of the year,
if the farmers desire.
Word was received at Farm Bureau
headquarters yesterday that the Uni
versity of California would provide
such specialist and sets of books for
farmers who desired such services and
supple, providing so to 100 farmers
in the county cared to undertake such
record keeping. s,
Besides an explanation of this new
work of the University, at the Farm
Center meetings the first two weeks
of the month, a discussion of fruit
growing, with special reference to the
home orchard, will be taken up. The
later meetings in the month will be
devoted to discussion of cotton grow
ing. The annual election of officers
in all the farm centers will occur du-
ring January. The schedule of meet
ings follows:
Jan. 3-Mesquite Lake
Jan. Eucalyptus.
Jan. 8--Calipatria.
Jan. -Westmoreland.
Jan. 12- Meloland. m pn'
Jan. 15--Seeley.
Jan. 17-Heber. gSs
JAM 19-Magnolia.
Jan. 22-Eastside.
JAN 2 South Fern.
Jan. 26--Mt. Signal.
The following names were omitted
from the original list of awards made
in the Livestock Fair: <
Mr.. Hobson of Holtville, c,emse
bulls, first prize.df ,iloced nal
Mr.. Farnsworth, FL Ger
sey bulls, second prize. lifts Office
C. w. Johnson, gradenur urrow night
wool type, first and seccdn
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03
Commissioner Waite Makes
His Report for December

F. w. Waite, horticultural commits
sioner of Imperial county, makes the
following report to the Board of Su-
pervisors, stating that now is the
proper time to purchase nursery stock.
He also gives advice regarding cotton
seed for next years planting.
To the Honorable Board of Super
visors of Imperial County, California
Gentlemen: The following goods
were inspected and passed into the
county during the month Of Decem-
ber, 1916:
4467 sacks Of potatoes.
1884 boxes of apples.
1872 sacks of oranges. y IJ "
1O5 boxes of lemons.
23 boxes of grapefruit.
boxes of tangerines.
8 boxes of pears.
boxes of plums.
3 boxes of vegetable seed.
70 sacks of cantaloupe seed.
143 sacks of alfalfa seed
1850 peach trees.
so plum trees.
so nectarine trees.
so ounce trees.
lemon trees.
grapefruit trees.
orange trees.
boxes of grape cuttings.
60 privet plants.
9O,1O6 strawberry plants.
1862 rose plants.
1000 berry plants.
Is boxes ornamental plants.
The season for buying nursery stock,
especially deciduous, is at hand.
will to inform those who contemplate
ordering trees or plants from districts
outside of the county that it will be
advisable for them to inquire at this
office, as there are some districts
quarantined. No grape vines or cut
tings from north of the Tehachapi
mountains will be permitted to enter
this county.
Cotton seed from any locality in
the United States, excepting for ex-
perimental purposes, and only from
districts known to be free from boil
weevil, will not Be permitted to enter
this county. Applications for permits
must be made to the State Commis-
sioner of Horticulture at Sacramento
Cal.
This is the time of the year to ir.
lrigate all deciduous trees thoroughly
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03

Yesterday a chauffeur of the Irri-
cation District rammed a machine
near Calexico, the Ford being left
on the road while the driver walked
to Calexico 10 secure a machine to
haul the disabled auto to the garage
While gone another automobile came
along and butted into the rear of the
wrecked Ford, completing the demo-
lition.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03

In Japan private individuals own
only the surface of the land and its
products, all mineral deposits beneath
the surface being the property of the
government.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03

San Francisco, Jan. 3.-Only one
weeks supply of coal is here and very
little is en- route. Forty per cent Of
the dealers have no coal, with others
cutting down orders.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03

For amusement parks there has been
invented a wooden horse that travels
over the ground with lifelike motions
as its rider operates levels in front
of the saddle.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03

E. B. Jack, advance agent for EN-
tolerance" to be shown in Ell Cen
tro on aJnuary IL, ~ and IS, arrived
in the city this morning and is max
ing arrangements to stage the big
photoplay The equipment consists of
two special cars, carrying their own
scenery and orchestra.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03
Forcing the Courts.
(By United Press.

Washington Jan. 3-Commissioner
Chambers of the Federal oBard of
Mediation was requested to prepare
an amendment to the proposed rail
wal bill giving the courts the right to
interpret and enforce mediation
awards. The Newlands committee
made the request
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03

The Yuma Sun has developed into
seven-column daily, the first ap-
pearance being the issue of January q
The paper is neatly printed and at
tention is given to heads and make
up.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03
Weather Predictions.
(By United Press)

Los Angeles, Jan. 3.-Clearing to-
night; Thursday fair; cooler in in
terror tonight; heavy frost thursday
morning. light southerly to westerly
winds,
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03

A marriage license was issued today
to Wheeler Simons Baker, aged 25, a
resident of Ell Centro, and Miss Lille
Mccoy, aged 10, resident of Calex-
leo.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03
Generating Lansing.
(By United Press)

(By united PreSs)
Washington, Jan. 3.-Senator Stone,
speaking in the Senate, eXonerated
Secretary Lansing from "any and all
blame" for the state department leaks,
which Senator Stone said resulted
from the present civil service sys-
tenn.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03
California Paper Mill.
(By United Press)

San Francisco, Jan. 3.-The Home
Industry League tomorrow will discuss
the establishment of paper mills in
California to fight soaring prices.
Figures will be submitted.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03
COAL FAMINE GETS
BAD At Los ANGELES
(By United Press)

Los Angeles, Jan. 3.-This city is
practically without coal. The demand
for briquettes is greater than the out
put. Wood is being doled out.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03
Beet Sugar Drops.
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
San Francisco, Jan. 3.-Beet sugar
is selling at $67O hundred, the fifth
drop since December /. A cessation
en-.
of European orders is the reason Civ
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03

Miss Katherine Leovy, daughter of
Judge Leovy of Coronado, is the house
guest of Miss Janet McRae.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-03

A. w. Swanson, county probation
officer, who has been i'll for the last
ten days, resumed his duties this
morning. A mass of correspondence
awaited the official and when this had
been attended to it was necessary for
Mr. Swanson to return home, as the
illness had seriously weakened him.