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The morning call., 1892-05-29
SAN JOSE. NAY %. 1892.

FaTNeU J, hlE-HaTpUT
TwO-base hit - Turner Sacrifice hits - Denny,
OBrien, Hutchinson First base errors-Ssn
Joses l. Oaklands 3. First base on balls-San JOses
2. Uaklands g. Left on bases-San Joses T. oak
lands T. Struck ouJ-By Harper ]. by Horner 2.
Double piayS-Everett to Dooley. StaIings TO
Dooley. Wild pitch-Horner. Time OF game-1
hour and so minutes. Umpre-MeD Donald Scorer
A M. GubtOtte.
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ALCATRAZ ISLAND.
General John c. Fremonps Grantees
Asserting Title.


On Thursday last deed was put on record
In this city purporting to have been made
on August 3, 1883. by General John c. FIRE.
mont Qhe Pathfinder, by which lie con-
veyed all of his right, title aud interest TO
the Island Of Alcatrasses. or Bird Island, to
Charles A.. Lamont.
The deed, which is OF the usual grant,
bargain and sale order, was put on record at
the request OF j. .. Harrison, New York
attorney. Why it should be recorded at
this late date is not known by any one In
the Recorders office, but il is surmised that
1t is a step in the direction of renewing the
Pathfnder's claim in Congress. or having it
referred to the Court of Claims.
1t Is well known that Fremont in his life
time asserted claim to the ownership of Al
catraZ Island. as we'll as a portion OF the
Black Point military reservation. 1t Is said
by those acquainted with the laws OF Spain
and Mexico that the islands Of Alcatraz ana
Yerba Buena were always looked upon as
belonging exclusively TO the military author
tiles Of these countries for use as strategic
points, and that the title OF the United
States, as successor to Spain and Mexico. Is
perfectly defensible as against all private
claimants under pretended titles either from
Spanish or Mexican rulers.
Carmen SILVA is i'm very poor health, and
The morning call., 1892-05-29

Three men have been condemned at Lyons
to three months imprisonment and 500
francs fine for insulting the army. One of
EN- had said; THE army Is the school Of
crima; look at Anastay." Another had
C 81 ed the fig the base tricoloIed rag under
Mhlch all infamies find shetern
The morning call., 1892-05-29
Alameda,


Secretary Sullivan of the Board of Edu-
cation has received letter from the secre-
tary of the faculties of the State University
informing him that tho Alameda High
School has been placed on the list of ac-
credited schools of the State.
In the suit Of John f. Buvs against J.
Alex Forbes to recover 5000, alleged TO be
due for attorneys fees, Recorder Uzaay
has given q judgment for SO and cOsts.sI
At the Unitarian service this morning, in
Masonic Hall, Rev. Mr.. Dobson, the pastor.
will speak on the subject, Social Sentiment
and Social Science"
The Alameda Bicycle Club Will give a
grand parade tomorrow at II o'clock,
starting from the corner of Central avenue
and Park street
The annual excursion and picnic Of the
Sunday schools of this city took place
yesterday over the narrow-gauge road to
the Big Trees. The train CONSISTED of 10
cars, ana about 600 persons were on board.
The city engineer was engaged yeSter-
day in surveying for the grades and lines of
Theodore Meetz's streetcar line on Bank
street. This is the first real indication
given Of the construction of the road.
The morning call., 1892-05-29
Berkeley.

The funeral of William E. Peters, who
died Friday at the age of II years, will take
place this afternoon at 2 O'Clock from Du-
rant Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons.
The Seventh-day Adventists will begin a
series of revival meetings in tents at Oxford
and Center streets tomorrow.
A meeting was held at the residence Of
S. Hackly last evening to discuss ways and
means of stopping the violation of the Uni
yersty liquor law.
At Joint meeting of the School Directors
and Town Trustees all previous acts rs to
school plans were rescinded. and the plans
submitted by A. IL. Broad were adopted.
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The Iroquois Club.

The eighth annual excursion of the Iro-
quois Club Of this city will be held in
KrOnke's Park, Santa Rosa. to-day. a
special train to convey the excursicnists to
the City of Roses will leave at o'clock this
The morning call., 1892-05-29

ciscos 8, Los Angeles 3. Left on bases-san Fran
ciscos g. Los Angeles TO- Struck out-By Tanning
J. Double plays-IIassamer 10 Glenslvlp TO Nc
Cauley. Peoples TO Sweeney. Glenalyln to Me
Ciuley. Passed balls - Spies. Umpire-McDer-
mott Ofhcial scorer-StspletOn.
The morning call., 1892-05-29
Othsr Games To-Day.

The Sequoas and Alcaldes of the Golden
West League will play at Hsight street this
morning at ii o'clock. In the afternoon the
Haverlys and 0aklands of the Central
League play at Piedmont. Following is the
The morning call., 1892-05-29
japanese Laborers.

Denis Kearney announces that he will ad-
dress a mass-meeting at City Hall avenue
this afternoon, at half-past o'clock, on the
evil effects OF Japanese labor
The morning call., 1892-05-29
Not AT That Nnmhar

1t has been ascertained that Mrs Caroline
Fernell, who figures in the Nolan breach-of-
promise. does not and never did live at
1824R FilDert street.
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Sweeney out for cutting third.

Iwo-base hits-WTight, 7. Sweeney, LeNy, HIen-
alvin, Hanley Sacrifice hits-HasSamer, Hanley,
Treadway. McCauley. Rogers. Peoples Newman 2
First base efrOrs-San Francisc0s 5, Los An
geles b. First base on called balls-ean Fran
The morning call., 1892-05-29
Honors Were EASY.

There was q free-for-all fght on the eve
Of the departure Of the ferry-boat at the
The morning call., 1892-05-29

Carmen sylvia is in very poor health, and
Is said to suffer from Authorizations.
The morning call., 1892-05-29

A verItabIe iamIIy medIelne boz, Beeehams Plns.
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PERSPECTIVE VIEW.

soil possessed no modern machinery to A.
sist him In the opcrations Of practical hus-
bandry There was no telegraph or tele-
phone, steamboats, or RAILROADS, and news
papers and magazines were rarity In the
good old days The tastes Of that genera
ton were simple--purely for the lack Of
knowledge The modern farmer is well in
formed upon all topics ot the day and makes
IL duty TO study the most profitable man
ner of tilling the soil. This Is pursued in
everything which he undertakes.
The ideas here given in the design OF a
modern farmhouse are those Of . practical
farmer, who was educated for q profession.
but chose TO follow what he calls a life of
freedom instead.
The main building has frontage Of "a
feet and depth Of % feet, with a kitchen
wing Of l0x1s A broad veranda extends
across tho entire front, with steps leading
to che front entrance IN the middle A
large hall extends through the middle OF
the house. which may not be new feature,
but possesses some advantages, as it per-
nits one 10 pass through to the kitchen
without entering principal room.
A handsome staircase upon one side and
. pretty open fireplace and mantcl are the
principal architectural features OF the hall.
The stairs are broken by broad landings,
which add 10 the comfort and convenience
In ascending. Especial attention - called
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ewnsr or me ncce esn Evsp ssssc< nscgs
aI.d private pep<rs
Esrh ehsxn ser aud bsdsoom Is prvvidsd
vita . xood sized cioset. The bathroom 10
ets>d sp with . WAFER eio.s<. e~tssab and
wash bslsiu. sxd supplied with bot and eosd
water Tire so1i rooms and staserocta
can be secured Ia tbs s<tsc. The balldlng
is supplied With wxser fposa tank in the
sttso. Into which the water can be pumped
from . well or csstsru-
The building above the foundations b Of
wood, elApbosrced In the first soory add
shinslea above the bsis eo1rss The main
roof l. xsblsd a both snds. with a pretty
trplet window In each. while tie fruni Is
bruksn By large dsrmer window and .
verznds. all In good taste with TIE sparit
of shs ds.ign. The kitchen wing f1rnishes
the principal feature OF the back Of the
hoass. thus giving pleasing exterior from
every pant u viaw. The main rooms are
warned by Furnaces. The baiidinS can be
erected IN most places for q. No. b0s in
some LOCALITIES night cost more.
d. w. KUG
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or.ne.men Flee. Officers.

SAGINAW. May 5.-The Orange grand
lodge OF Michigan closed II annual ses-
non here last night. The following
officers we're elected for the ensuing
year: Grand master, w. J. II. Traynor,
Detroit; first deputy grand master. j.
". Johnson, Lees Corners; second dep
nty grand mAs,er, William Scarlett, Au
Fable: grand secretary, j. w. Wilson,
uanboro; grand treasurer, w. d. Ra.
gan, Saginaw; grand chaplain. the Rev.
John Reilly. Detroit; grand lecturer,
John NJ. ZimmIe, Rapson; grand direct
or Of ceremonies, Robert Mckee, Don
sldson; grand inside tyler. George Ran
uall. GrIndstone City; grand outside
tyler. Benjamin Lee, Edenvllle; repre-
sentative TO grand lodge of the United
States, William Chard, Clare. II was
recld ed TO hold the next session of the
grand lodge At Bad Axe, Huron county
bn the first Tuesday in May, 1898. A
resolution denouncing the last legisla-
ture for refusing TO pass the Orange
corporation bill was unanimously
adopted.
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PIG TAILS In Hoe
-four Struggled CeIestiaIs Cap
tured in Detroit
PONG, WING, CHING AND CHOW
WIN Have 20 Return 10 CsnatA-Hori-
be confesslsn Of . 6sCtc-DeseTtsd
Bsby-sszte HsPpenings-

DxrEorr. May 5.-Last midnight four
Cinnamon took advantage Of the sx-
plratou OF the Chinese exclusion act
and crossed the river 70 this side, land.
ing near the Wabash depot. They we're
arrested and conveyed 70 the Twentieth
strest stAtion- Their names are Kong
foag, Kong Wing, Kong Ching and
Kong Chow. They are evidently re-
lated. They range in age from 20 70 IS
Years. They were at,Ired IL tasir nA-
tcnaI costume and $50 SIS and a satchsl
Vas found in thsir possession Ii 70
supposed that other Mongohans creased
tne border during the night.
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- u pssasDs1 - s~is MsAsss n~s1s -
Cesss -. 1oe.
lCspyrsshk. bae. b. Americas Pres Asssosa-
ucG-l
Poess have sang about tbs pAster Of the
rain upon The shinsisd ROOT u the "old
faruahoas..- ana have betrayed . great deal
Of saasiEsuns over . charming yowng lady
who r~ksa The hay with ''aak 10 bare and
brown" SsssAw the farmer nor hayr~ksr
of today can properly be compared with
tAose Of history besaase Of she different sgs
IA which we live. The ancient tillss a ths
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II eau rsst you ressn 81 tbs fourth
socr,~ sssA the agent If the hrvii&ing.
far sbsat oae-haa w-tt thess rsers
~in cost PEA. Tn. ssevasss doesat run
ts~vemd the third Acor % sccoaps Il an
unfrfunase biupder in the eo,strnrtieu
Il tho susldsnx
~Ars tk~vs sry rosms fcr r~ss sill
atshx spr
-Nsse that wsuid suit yea Tier. h
hss,s e~bsyseis Jws snA~v the re.f
s~~y ny ~ the sep 81 long dash ssssr
way. ssw1 - Sad. snd~---
what ~sn yos rsns 10 fsvr
~Mo~s ssy w~~ ~ shree isxisss =
usasap bat 81 essur~s 20 Asst----
~R><x~s pssr> ~st ~
-R~e,r~<, tSssst sresti is.s ssarsy
srs - - ~sRt4
~Hai y 4 80 y shs'- ~ eetissssse
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He WAS Nor HAPPY,

Though Wealthy, and Suicides Because
lie Mofbldly Feared Poverty.
HAsrISo.. May 5.-George Dilloah-
nsT. one Of the wealthIest farmers IN
Barry county. and one Of the most
prominent citizens IN Maple Grove
township. committed suicide yesterday
by hanging himself 10 a beam IN MS
barn. For year past he constantly
Imagined mat he should be reduced To
penury and want. This, 10 10 thought,
unbalanced MS mind. He was known
20 be ot very penurous nature. lie
leaves a wife and s1x children.
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Another Case of piph,heria.

LANSING. May 5.-Another case OF
diphtheriA has developed ut the COL
lego. this time IN Wells hall, the stu
dents name being II. y. Peck OF Jack
goo. IL Iss mia case and he has been
sent to the hospital and his room mate
issolsted by being confined To his room.
The faculty bad a lengthy session
upon the subject this afternoon, and
decideSno call . committee Of experts
20 inspect and report upon the condi-
tons of sanitation At the institution.
The committee will CONSIST of a sanitary
engineer, n sanitary expert who is also
. physician and either physician or
some other party we'll I'D IN the science
OF sanitation.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-06

George Pfefsr's residence last evening.
dressed IA expensiss elotalns. A noLs
sss psnnsd 10 is elotnss Asklag ars,
Pfe.fsr 90 receive the child aac care Tor
IL Humane OticeF Merrill = invest
xatsng the case.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-06

sonn~G ana w. arssr . nan - oelSscs
s-ss ooliecs . s4li. and 20 ha1 thos
room. rhsnk t--Pd And b souashow.'
@Yoa eoallanr and il II yea hsd .
hundred eaIk anA ~ sxscnraan and .
search warrant no man with hall
hss sver"--
"f'n tahe tss- sid young Ardup -
,-iy-Chaczgo rnbaaA
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-06

Dxrrorr, MAY s.--Thc Union Lin.eed
osi mills bad another IRE this morning.
the third in twelve years Four fire.
r,sn. >. 7. o Rourke, William Burgess
end James Rrr<-eriek. we're badly IT,
tursa O'Rourxs mar die. The loss 10
The Building and business vss between
SO, sco and So, eco.
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Supreme Court.

LASsrSs, May ). - Supreme court
cases heard: The People vs.. Maurice
Fitzgerald. People W.. Albert Teneisho-
hovf, People vs.. Patrick Rsher. People
vs.. +. q. Kenyon, People vs.. Henry
Reach, People vs.. William Edwards.
People VS.. Aaron w. Hsnnamaker,
People va. Reuben Miller, People vs..
yharles Romanskt and Frederick Ro-
msnski. City of Grand Rapids vs. Date
hsn. People va. +. v. Hubbard. Call
Tor Friday. 2o6, 2oT, 81. 30, lsi, 1913,
&. 81 So
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WEI Known Minister Dead.

MrsKseoS. May 5.--Ths Rev. John
c. jacob. pastor Of the Baptist church
Of Nuskrgon Heights and formerly
pastor of both the First and second
Baptist churches Of this city. died this
more az of spopiexy. He ~as the best
known nliaister IN this CITY. . promi-
ness @. A. r. msn and . member OF
ysrioas societies
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-06

FLINT, Msy 5.-The twenty-sevsnth
annual meeting Of the State Medical
association began this morning with an
attendance Of about 200 members. The
Srs, season was occupied with the work
bf organization and reports. The
meeting continues until tomorrow
rv.ning. and u IL expected that three
DR. four hundred doctors will be in at
bndance ~ tonight.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-06

ptiy Al ethsrs osily except snhass.
Taking rneei SuaGas, JDis -. So
csr~rtnf carr en- Pseitc are Atlnnt;s IA
presses 70 snn rss Detroit psrief as sssrs
fof Dftfeh ~ M. returning lefrs tetfeit
- - N sfffFfnr ~ eeaae f2rie< - 80
fn. lircef conHerflone maze At Detroit vffk
q through trains east
Tiekets 90 sal. ~ rnier Tgcsst ocss g.
Hunros sfrr>t. sbe 1T fBiet teDct
rec -. krffs sea- Art. - Hcpsc> o.
@ W kuEf8-s. .. Y. and I AT. ChicAxes
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-06

PoSrtAc. May 5.-Georxs Green OF
Nifors. who created such . sensation
. isw weeks ago by marrying his own
daughter. has pleaded guilty. 20 INCEST
In the circuit cont. He will probably
receive fifteen years IN state prison. the
I init. although Judge Moore may show
leusercy on sccount Il MS large and
dependent family.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-06
-FOUR FIEEMEN BURNED.
pn Ia Dosroit Mil hxpiodes WisA r.
sihfy fztei Essaits

pt 10 . Oosroit Mil hx2iodes WisA Pee
sihfy fstsi sssaitA
DErnorr, Mich. May s.-During IRE
In the Union hnseed oil mills 1t 1859
pollock u m a number of barrels OF
oil on the second floor burst, and before
the frem,n could escape the
burning oil fell upon Lieut. J. Z.
DRourke. William Burgess, James
Broderick and Daniel Freeman. who
were SO badly burned that they had to
be -sent 90 the Emergency hospital.
Loss on building and stock $40, 900; fully
Insured
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-06

st-xxs. Mar 5.--psvid Crip7en add
whlsr Siee. two Of tlp~ns's eldest
settlers. led asst night. Cfippen
started me srst foundry here and slse
ths arss hollrr ssop. vhieh ne mad con.
trciles continuously.
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IuCeufous Mr.. JoneA.


Now. Jones he writ a story Of blamed ssps.
rior kind
In fact, stronger story would bc pretty hard
to find
He read It to his friends. which tho same it
greatly moved:
In private Jones himself admitted it couldn't
be improved.
But with the periodicals his story seemed 70
fail,
Each time IL came a. riding back on the next
returning mail:
And the cditcr CT The Monthly Snorc turned
up his rcre In scorn.
And sent note advising Jones TO stick 70 hoo.
ing corn.
Thea jones. he cursed these worthy men in .
way that was u sight:
He freely charged they'd not toe brains to last
them OVER night,
And OF The Shores conductor he took occa-
sion to assert
That the critter didn't know enough TO ache
when he was hurt.
Yet stin the story woulAnr sell. though offered
far and wide.
But Jones was not the ssllcw long to stand upon
his prize;
She's perfect. but I'll alter 'er," the rising
author said:
For . literary naan. Jones has q decidedly long
head.
So Jones be tossed aAide lis coat and tousled
up his hair.
Pailcd OF bis cuffs and got his pen and dropped
into his chair.
Yanked down his perfect Story from its place
rpsn tho shelf
And re~rcte II In q dialect he couldn't read
himself.
Then to the brilliant Monthly Snsrc he sent
the sayee new.
Within two noars these glorious werds were
spread IN Joses' view:
Dear Mr.. Jeucs. We greatly like or Rob's'ns
Imp9'eck.'
And beg that yeu herewith will ind inclosed
ouT cashier = check"
Yes, Jouss he writ . stsry!-aad be kept %
writing moro
I'm he's got the Job Of editiag the abie Meath.
ly Shore.
Bat he kecps en- al In dialect that never cAn
b. rcaA-
| Yer Literary 0Aa Joaas has decidedly lsoe
New York TribsnA
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MICHIGAN FRUIT LINE
Holland and Ottawa Beach
To Chicago!

TIE rev pess~afe~ er@sm~~ ~Ex's~svess'
Iesf@- , soshz~ asok. - otisDs. - - , n
sseff rahazf. Tpesss7 sne 1hsrsfss -
t.rrirf l-fyss Q Co. nps aork Assf =. lshienu
efeef. hIesze. - N eTfrs honds,s
y = 8esof, sas Press
Fare. me ucine t.tftt Ec4
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-06

When Travelling
Whether on pleasure bent. or business,
take on every trip . bottle OF Sy rup Of
Figs. as il acts most pleasantly and
effectively on the kidneys, liver and
bowels. preventing fevers, headaches
sndsother forms of sickness. For sale
in 50 cents and 81 bottles by all lead
ms druggists.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-06

flRSA olO8I
to the arrangemsnt Of the back hall and
stairs, which reach landing of the main
stairs in the second story in such a manner
that one may conveniently ascend to the
rooms in the extension or front chambers
of the main house or descend tn the first
story front hall. Housekeepcrs will admire
this arrangement, as il secures the greatest
possible privacy and convenience in doing
the horsework. and keeps the kitchen and
all culinary operations isolated and distinct
to themselves.
The dining room at the right Of the main
hall is OF equal dimensions with the parlor
at the left, And il unusually large. Each
has an open fireplace and q handsome wood
mantei. The dining room is provided
with = spacious china closet and Is sepa-
rated frsxn the Kitchen BY the pantry The
Kitchen has two closets, ono for stores and
the other for tho keeping Of utensils. The
kitchen plumbing consists Of . brick set
age. large hot water boiler and kitchen
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-06

Garfield Tea corrects evils OF over.
eating and restores (, health the liver,
ktdneys and howele.
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LAKE sH2sE 4 mloaIsAS sorTHxKS

The Lake Short wa Ciefesad n eoone. ficn
~ith the kfie snt y. ans l.. u ts forrrt ehs
quickest ara most street reute - ffft<eufG.
A. J. smith. G.. /. A y. A.. Cieves tna. ..
c. r. Rogers. city rass. Agent.
Jas. csnipbtil. Eits Art. ~ kenrceel
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SECOND STORY.
atnf coApErs. The pantry - nrtea upwun
shelves, drsioer~ for cutlery and -four and
meal hins TIE Sour and nseal bins should
BE- hned With the bess bright tin. arranged
~ that the lining can Be easily removed.
In tho second story the small bedroom
in front may be used - study, where tbs
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-05-06

KsLssAseo. Nay So baby ono
pepsh cid 7ss Isft ca tie aoossssp o.
The record-union., 1892-07-19

Ihese same men were unwilling TO go
and impart their knowledge to others,
whom they admitted stood in perishing
need of such information.
THE BEEF INDUSTRY.
In fattening beef the grasses of this
valley are so rich and the benefits of
warm water from the many artesian wells
IN the valley are so great that gains are
reported quite equal to those of Iowa cat
tie fed on corn. Should a railroad make
the country more accessible in winter ii
would give great impetus to feeding
cattle, as they could then be marketed at
any time.
THE LUMBER TRADE.
The valley is surrounded by hills gen.
orally covered with timber. In certain
sections this Is of fine growth, principally
OF yellow pine and cedar trees, ranging
from two to six feet in diameter. The de-
lnand Tor lumb has not been active for
the past three years, and awaits the ad-
vent OF better shipping facilities.
Inc timber from Beckwith to the Mo
hawk Valley. and that from Sattley to
cold Lake, is especially good.
IRRIGATION IN THE VALLEY.
The leading want of the valley is enter
prise to make its natural facilities for irri-
CATION available. Although meeting no
one who seemed to have accurate and de-
talled information on the ubject. the gem
eraI impression was that half the valley
is now practically unproductive, and that
most of it could be made into good alfalfa
land by constructing reservoir to hold
the waters Of Last Chance. Outside capi-
talists investigated the proposition three
years ago, and proposed to irrigate the
land for S3 per acre annually.
Information was that this proposition
was unfavorably received by those who
already had supply of water and were
fearful of over-production in case the
whole valley should be made fertile.
Similar obstacles retard the organization
OF a Wright District. The valley ought
easily to produce four times what it does.
When present proprietors see the narrow
gauge track that has stretched through
their valley these many years, yet never
carried carload Of freight, torn up to
give place to a broad d-gauge, it is to be
hoped that it may suggest the broad
gauge idea that the more prosperous the
settlement and the more intensive the
agriculture Of the valley, the more val
liable each acre will become, and the
more desirable for home.
FRANK S. CHAPIN