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Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-19

Deep in the heart of the noun
tains, far from the haunts cf man
lies the Laguna Mountains, beau.
.iiul pine and oak forest. Primeval
despite it's parklike appearance, for
the absence of under6rush, the
springy needle carpeted floor, the
little band of Elk grazing on seclud,
ed meadow are the work OF nature.
An Indian Legend
Time was when this Laguna play
ground, with its enchanted pool of
clear spring water, was the home of
Par-a-han and Sat-eco', beautiful
Indian twins as different as are the
deepest twilight shadows from the
rose-light blush Of dawn. Seen-u-
how was their mother, and dearly
did she love her two wonderful boys.
But it came to pass that evil befell
them. and they were killed in far
off land. Then Seen-u-how', who
knew all things ere they happened,
but whose warning the twins had
failed to heed, walled long and loud
ly, disappearing, finally, in the east.
But from one certain point in the
Lagunas, where the pines 'softly
lntone their prayers to the heavens
above, one may stand and look out
to the vast stretches of desert sand
far below and see, while the pur-
pie evening shades grow deep, a
light in the east. And in the far
off glow of that light sits an old
woman, haggard, disheveled, alone.
It is Seen-u-how', still bemoaning
the loss of her beautiful twins.
A Mountain Playground
Isolation, the soft, balmy cool
ness of altitude and forest combin-
ed, pure, invigorating air and crys-
tal-clear water, factors which made
the Lagunas favorite summer
abode for the Indian, make of it
now an ideal recreation ground for
people. of the lowlands. A nd so the
Forest Service has reserved this
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-19

telephone pole to skid out of the way This is a
mighty important highway, this Borderland Route
Mr.. Sullivan has told me that right now while the
work is being done, he believes it would even be wise
to make the grade forty feet wide with curb in the
center Think what the travel will be when the con-
Meeting links across Arizona and New Mexico and
our own sand hills completed Valleyites you
own wonderland! The next twenty years will ex-
cell all the past, great that has been.
Well Folks, as Ring Lardner would say hate to
hand it to myself oh yes | do, but have you noticed
how many bright shining Bucks are on the road
since we got ours? l suppose you have wondered
WHY,-that is, you who do not own one Well, it is
this way. had about decided to import car from
abroad, because it had seemed to me that so many of
the domestic ones had or less trouble at times
on this grade of In fact, those that didn't US
ualy ran publicity articles about it when they got
home (Now come on and shout about YOUR little
old carD
But one day met Rodney Hermon's chief assistant,
j. NJ McDougall, and he and my wife decided on
Buick. You see, things little quiet just then
and thought the European dealers could wait
While 1t was only fair to give America chance.
m for patriotism every time. How did long for
sugar during the war! Well, Mac came up to give
the wife driving lessons, and the way that shiny new
Buick slipped up and down the Mountain Springs
grade was JOY forever. High, low, Jack and the
game, it every time. told Mae if he'd give me
the free I'd take it for publicity purposes But
he said I'd have to Rodney, and Rodney said I'd
have to pay, but that I'd be foolish to take trip to
Europe at such time; besides, it seemed that the
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-19
The Ldgllnds
Close at Hand
Nature Resort
Scenic Beauty of Laguna U. S. Reserve is Unrivaled
and Accessibility to Valley Makes 1t 81
Highly Favored Spot

vast mountain playground for the
use and enjoyment of the public.
The Way In
A California highway-that be-
tween San Diego and III Centre
leads east from the southern port
through La Mesa, Ell Cajon Valley,
Alpine, Descanso, and Pine Valley
to the Pine Creek Cottonwood di-
vide. Turning here to the left a
: branch Of the highway, constructed
by the Forest Service, gives smooth
and easy access to the Lagunas.
From FL Centre the same state
highway runs west across the Coy
ote Canyon bridge, up the Mountain
Springs grade through Jacumba and,
following the Cottonwood Creek
drainage by Buckman Springs, con-
meets again with the Laguna road,
thus providing a delightfully."- scenic
route from Imperial Valley to the
mountains.
The distance is some 60 miles
from San Diego and 90 miles from
Ell Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-19
MODERN, UP-TO-DATE
DIR UG STOR E Is
JACU M B A A SIS EFT

The new conner to Jacumba is
pleasantly surprised at finding such
a modern little city in the noun
tains. 1t has representative va
riety of stores but is particularly
fortunate in its drug store. This
store would do credit to city of
much larger size and w. j. Ham,
berg, the proprietor, is to. be con-
"ratulated on his efforts in estab-
fishing this modern place of busi-
ness. 1t has the regulation soda
fountain and all other departments
that go to make up the present day
drug store.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-19

None of the exquisite verses writ
ten by Joyce Kilmer. the poet who
lost his life in Flanders fields, has
struck suc'l n responsive chord in
the heart of the public as his IA
nous poem on Trees. 1nstrinctive-
ly, whether they realize it or not,
every man and woman loves u
tree, and the lines above have more
real sentiment and beauty con
densed into them than long IA
nous lyrics.
The magnificent trees that
abound on every side at Live Oaks
Springs are one of the chief fea-
tulfs that have made that resort
|efSfaous two countries. over Just
why there should be such an abun-
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-19

others accustomed 20 outdoor life.
the rugged peaks of the Lagunas
and the heavy verdure in which
they are cloaked, are delight ful
change from the flatness OF the val.
ley.
AS the Creator was generous to
Imperial Valley with the great gifts
of fertility and climate, making
possible its wGndrous crops, so did
: this generosity extend in placing
close at hand, matter of few
hours ride, the mountains loaded
with additional gifts of beauty and
charms unsurpassed, for the people
of this great valley to love and en-
joy. Few there are who can stand
in almost any part of these noble
hills and not be thrilled by their
gorgeousness, their friendliness and
their vast expanse.
Thankful for Life
They fill one with great thank
fitness for life, and the blessings
OF being able to see and enjoy God IS
own handiwcrk not marred by hu-
man efforts, but made accessible by
man s achievements, inspired ty the
same being who created both.
1t is to help the people of Imper-
ial Valley to know, love and enjoy
our mountains that we present this
special edition, feeling sure that
familiarity with their beauties viii
enable all of. us to- enjoy life bet
ter and help us to go on with our
work here in the valley, firm in our
belief that no spot on earth has
been more richly endowed than I'm.
perial Valley and its Roof Garden.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-19
THE TREES

I think that I shall never see
A poem as lovely as tree,
A tree whose hungry mouth is pressed
Against the earth's weet-flowing breast
A tree that looks at God all day
And lifts her leafy arms to pray.
A tree that may in summer wear
nest of robins in hre hair;
Upon whose bosom snow has lain,
Who intimately lives with rain,
Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make tree.
-IOYca Kilmnr
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-19

dance of wonderful. gnarled old
oaks in this particular spot, when
surrounding hills boast only n
light underground, is something
only a student of natural science
can explain.
Suffice it to say that an hour s
rest and relaxation under the softly
waving boughs of one of these
superb specimens Of Nature is to
lose the CRIME and WEAKNESS of
city strife and gain renewed vigor
and strength, both spiritual and
physical.
''To him who in the love of Nat
ure holds communion with her yis-
:ble forms
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-19
ANNOUNCEMENT

WE WANT all Valleyites to know
w that you can now secure the real
and only Mountain Springs Du
gallon bottles, from the Budwine Bot
ting Company, corner of Fourth and
Main, FL Centre.
You can call with your car and car
ry away b ottle for 25c; or you can
order by phone, SO cents delivered at
your door. We were the pioneer water
purveyors in the Valley. Others fol-
lowed after we discontinued, because
of circumstances over which we had
no control.
Since that time many of our old
Du La friends have kept at us from
time to time to make arrangements
for resumption of the distribution of
this wonderful water. We have heard
tourists marvel over our chaotic noun
tains. Some say that God forgot this
country; others maintain that He did
some especially masterful work on it
in the way of scenery. l say that He
surely did not neglect to put good wat
er here-Water that analyses with an
aqua pura percentage such as makes it
wonderfully beneficial for the human
stomach.
The State Health Inspector recent
ly inspected our springs and said that
they were among the most perfectly
to view in all the State of California.
to viw in all tn big State of California.
We own several springs. The very
best is our Du La. That is the water we
offer you. Ask the Budwine Bottling
people for it-on Fourth and Main.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-19

wife had taken possession of the car and had side
swped it a bit, in manner of speaking, by way of
stamping her private trade mark upon it,
Well, what could do? Why, dig up-and did So
there you are. Look at all the new Bucks there are
on the road now. Everybody knew we had waited a
long time before buying So Folks, now we can come
down and see movie Or the dances at Jacumba when
we want to. It's little difficult on your Main
Street to know which hand to put out, and whom to
wave it at There are so many nice-looking-er,
cars. But hope none of your good cops see me
first.
For years you have all been coming up to see US here
IN our mountains; and this year you are travelling
more than ever. To Jacumba, Live Oaks San Diego
"a happy crowd bent on good time l hope you
all have lots of them, and lots again. You have in
the aggregate, treated Mountain Springs Just fine
We have worked hard and long to please you; we
want to give SERVICE. Now that we have our
water problems about solved are contemplating
other improvements for you-real c6nveniences.
Don't forget that you get gas here now about as
cheap as you can at home,-25 cents right here at
Mountain Springs. Our candy is always fresh and
we have quite variety Our cold drinks are COLD
And we like to have you take drink of cool Du La
water at our fountain in front of the store One of
these days we will build big, imposing fountain but
the water will be no better nor purer-it couldn't!
Don't forget that you can stop in at the Budwne
Bottling Company on Fourth and Main and get
5-gallon bottle for only 25 cents. That's progress
Tor you and service to you If you want bottle de-
lvered, call them up and you'll get it in jiffy.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-19
SILE.SCER

$50 that s your new overcat, eh,
Isn't it rather loud?'
It's all right-when l put on a
muffler. -
: s-- Boston Transcript.
, 1923-02-08
Pension Bill Killed.

House Bill %, providing for the pen
%sioning Of aged persons, was indefinite
ly postponed by the house committee Of
the whole. 1t was introduced as n la
Dor measure. but without hope that it
would get through the present legis-
lature. 1t Will be heard from in fu-
ture sessions.
To Elect Attorney General.
Wyuming's attorney general may be
elected In the future. instead Of APP
pointed, II a joint resolution offered
by Representative McNvoy Of Newcas-
tie Is adopted by the legislature. The
resolution would propose n coustitu-
tional amendment to place the attorney
general In the same category MS the
governor. the secretary Of state. stnte
treasurer and the state superintendent
OF public instruction. and, It is main
tanned. make him more responsive TO
the wishes Of the people. Under the
existing law he is appointed by the
governor.
Hurry Up the Returns.
An interesting measure brought up
, 1923-02-08
NO INCREASE IN GRAZING
FEES BEFORE JAN, 1925.
Present Live Stock Conditions via
Not Justify Increase During
Next Year or Two.

Fees for grazing livestock on the ma.
tional forest ranges will not be changed
at the close of this year, but will con-
tinue ms Mt the present until the end Of
1924.
In a telegram to the National Wool
Growers association, made public re-
Gently, Col. w. Il. Greeley. chief of the
forest service, said he recognized the
bad effect of any increase in grazing
fees while the livestock industry is suf-
fering a~cutely from economic collapse,
following the World war, with the i'd
ed handicaps of burdensome freight
rates II of drouth in some regions
As Il consequence, Secretary Wallace
of the department of agriculture, on
Colonel Greeley's recommendation, has
agreed that new grazing fees, which
were to have been soon to
go into effect, be not effective untig
1925.
, 1923-02-08
Young Lady Accidentally Shot.

Miss Agnes King, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. king, suffered n very
serious and painful injury Tuesday
morning as n result of the accidental
discharge of a 80 caliber pistol which
she was handling. The gun had been
kept on a dresser, and when moving it
the young lady undoubtedly pressed
the trigger with sufficient force to ex-
plode the weapon. The bullet passed
through the upper portion of her right
lung and out through the shoulder
blade. She is resting as comfortably
as could be expected considering the
serious nature of the injury, and it is
said there is every indication of u
speedy recovery.
, 1923-02-08
VOL.
SUGGESTED CHANGES IN
WYOMING'S GAME LAWS.
More Stringent Laws, More Game War
dens, and Heavier Penalties for
Violation Are Asked.

The following recommendations have
been made to the legislature by several
sportsmen's associations in the state:
San open season on Willow grouse
of thirty days beginning September 16,
bag limit of four birds per day.
"a closed season of two years on
sage hens and a penalty of $50 for each
chicken killed illegally.
Deer season beginning Oct. 10 to
Nov. 1, inclusive, bag limit, one buck
deer with horns.
THAT all United States administra-
tive officers and forest rangers in the
United States forestry service be APP
pointed game wardens to serve without
pay oil bond.
"Twenty full paid assistant game
and fish commissioners, instead of 10,
as at present.
"Al money obtained from the sale
of license, game tags and all confis-
Gated game, game birds and game fish
or any part thereof to be placed in the
game and fish fund. for the main
tenance of the game and fish depart
ment.
"a $50 fishing license for all aliens;
a resident fishing license 81; a resi-
dent game bird license $1.50; com
bination resident fishing and game and
, 1923-02-08
Had General Shake-Up.

Mrs. Anna Stewart, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. G. a. Kennaday of Saratoga.
who with her husband and family
has spent the past few years in Pepper
wood, California, writes her parents
that nm earthquake which occurred
two weeks ago last Monday, January
%, shook houses from their foundn-
tions I'm that own and smashed all
dishes and other breakables in many
houses. while merchants found most
of their goods transferred from shelves
to floor during the few minutes thai
the trembler was in operation. Many
other towns in that vicinity suffered
considerable damage from the quake.
, 1923-02-08

bird license 81; deer license $3.50: elk
license $500; combination covering
both $3.50,
CLOSED season on moose until the
fall of 1927. Penalty for killing or
having in possession moose during the
closed season minimum fine of $500.
open bear season Oct. 10 to Nov.
81, inclusive. \ limit of one bear.
Perpetual law prohibiting the trapping
of bear for any purpose whatsoever,
with the exception of scientific pur-
poses or museums. Penalty for illegal
trapping or killing of bear $3.50 for
each offense.
ut shall be n felony punishable by
Imprisonment only. of one year in the
state penitentiary for using explosives
Of any description and of any nature
for the killing of game fish.
killing. wounding or destroying
game fish with firearms. Penalty of
$25 for each game fish killed with a
firearm.
"Open and closed season on cotton
tail rabbits. Closed season March 1
10 Sept. l."
1t is probable that several changes
will be made in the above recon-
mendations, especially the IL relat-
ing to season on bear, making the open
season from Sept. l to June 1.
, 1923-02-08
Another Capital Bill.

The Natrona county delegation in
troduced House Bill 10S, providing for
the submission of n constitutional
amendment to decide the permanent To-
cation of the state capital. This bill
differs from the same delegations bill
No. 100, in that it provides that any
town may be a candidate for the cap
ital and that the town receiving the
largest majority" vote shall be the
capital, whereas the earlier bill provid-
ed that Casper should be the capital.
House Bill 100 was Withdrawn.
, 1923-02-08

in the state by Senators Kaben of
uinta county and Free of Natrona
county is designed to expedite the
coming of election returns. Under its
provisions, at each polling place ut
which more than 200 ballots are cast
there would be four election judges.
instead of the present three. ana four
clerks, instead of the present two. Two
ballot boxes would also he provided. At
the end of the first hour Of balloting
two of the judges and two of the
clerks would take the ballot box in
which ballots had been deposited dur
ing that hour, and, in another room,
would count and record the ballots. At
the end of the second hour hey would
follow the same procedure, the first box
in the meantime being used to receive
ballots. This procedure would con
tinue hourly until the polls closed, at
which time only the ballots cast during
the last hour would remain to be
counted. The result of the polling.
therefore, would be known within a
few minutes after the closing of the
polls. During the early counting the
seal Of secrecy would be placed on the
Judges and clerks, so that no person
would know how the balloting in the
precinct was swinging.
New Convention Bill.
Senator Kabell of Uinta county has
introduced "A substitute for his conven-
ton primary nomination bill. Senate
-. The new bill provides for county
conventions composed of delegates Sc
lected at precinct caucuses, which con-
v%entions shall nominate one candidate
for each offie. A candidate defeated
in the convention may get on the pri-
mary ballot through petition signed by
3 percent of the electors if he seeks n
state office. ) per cent if he seeks n
judicial office and 10 per cent if he
seeks a county office. Senate %, which
will be withdrawn or indefinitely post
poned, provided for the naming of
delegates by county committeeman and
for placing ON the primary ballot the
names of candidates receiving % per
cent of the votes in the convention.
To Create New Department.
The agricultural committees Of the
two houses have prepared a measure
providing for a State Agricultural De
partment, which would merge the ac-
tivities of the present migration De
partment, the Dairy, Food and Oil
Commission, the Horticultural Depart
ment and perhaps others. Everything
would be standardized. and the way
would be paved. the hackers Of the
measure claim, for more effective CO.
operation with the federal department
CONTINUED on Page Four)
, 1923-02-08

About seventy-five members of the
local Eastern Star and Masonic lodges
enjoyed n inc turkey supper last even
ing as guests of Mrs. A. E. Dahl, who
took office the first of the year as Wor-
thy Matron of the Eastern Star.
, 1923-02-08
o. RENT OR LEASE.

My 64O-acre Ranch on Jack Greek known as
the Gus Jensen Ranch) will be for lease or rent
March LIST, 1923; for cash or on shares. Anyone in
terested may see NE in Saratoga from February 5h
to 10th. GEO. w. FRANKS,
Rawlins, Wyoming.
, 1923-02-08

G. ID. Terwilllger came up from Raw
Inns yesterday morning enroute 10 his
ranch near -Encampment, and stopped
here for n few hours visit with his
family.
, 1923-02-08
LEGISLATORS HAVE EIGHT
DAYS TO FINISH LABORS
Over 300 Bills and Resolutions Must
BE Considered Before End Of
Session Next Week.

Following are a few of the important
developments in the state legislature
the past few days, including new bills
introduced, enactments, etc. The new
bills appeared by scores during the last
few days of the allotted time, and the
last ten days of the session will be de-
voted to separating the wheat from the
ehaff and preparing a large grist of
new measures for inclusion in the Wy
oming statutes.
To Do Away With Two Boards.
A bill introduced last Friday by
Senator Brown of ~Sweetwater county
would do away with the State Public
Service Commission and the State
Board of Equalization, and place the
business formerly handled by these
commissions in the hands of the COVER
nor, secretary of state, treasurer and
auditor, acting as such commission.
with n secretary to handle the routine
h~uSiuncc
, 1923-02-08
win Not RemodeI Constitution.


The resolution designed to submit to
the electorate of the state a proposal
TO hold n constitutional convention at
which the fundamental law of the state
adopted in 1890 would be revised, lost
out in the state senate. after n lively
debate, and the constitution will re-
main ms ii Is at present. Senator An
derson Of Albany county was one Of
the chief opponents OF the plan for the
constitutional convention and hHl
much TO do with defeating the plan.
The Wyoming constitution is good
enough for anybody. according to Sen
ator Anderson, and one OF the grand
est documents ever written by the hand
of man."
, 1923-02-08
Colorado River Pact Ratified.

Wyoming is the third OF the seven
interested states to take favorable ac-
tion upon the Colorado River compact.
which has beer enacted into law by ia
vorable vote Of both houses of the leg
islature and the signature of Governor
Ross. Nevada was the first state to
ratify the agreement, and Utah the
second
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-09
EXPECTS
STIRLING BILL
TOPASS
Redistribution Likely This
Session, Senator Asserts.
New Fight Looms.

Prediction that the Sterling-Leh
bach recla Justification bill will be
passed before the close of the pres
ent session of Congress next month
was made today by Senator Smoot.
Il am quite sure the bill is 60
ing to pass before the end of the
session." said Senator Smoot. "It
is going to be brought into the
Senate in the near future
The statement of Senator Smoot
is regarded as significant because
the reclassification measure Is now
before an appropriation subcommit-
tee, of which Smoot is chairman,
for revision of it's salary features
1t has been before the Committee
for nearly a year, having been IA
vorable reported by the Senate
Civil Service COMMITTEES,
The bill already has passed the
House. Should the measure as it
energies from the Senate Approprla-
TONS Committee be so radically
as to be unsatisfactory to
the Federation of Federal Employees
and other supporters of reclassifica-
ton, it probably will be bitterly Cd.
posed, and will not pass the Senate.
1t is hoped, however, that a COM
promise will be reached and that the
legislation will be en-
acted
No action has as yet been taken by
Congress to give the Federal en-
plOyes the annual $24O bonus for the
coming fiscal year because it has
been anticipated that the reclassifi-
cation bill would become q law.