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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

Mss. w. w. Smith and little daughter
Teresa, and Mrs. John III. Mosier went to
Casey Tuesday. The ladies are delegates
to missionary convention held at that
place.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

Me. Ward, who has been visiting for
several weeks with his son in Nebraska,
and with his daughter at Sac City, re-
turned ito Audubon Friday for few
daye visit at the home of his son, John
Ward, leaving Monday for his home at
Maquoketa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

VIM. Mccormick, who lived west of
town, left Monday evening with his
family for Los Angeles, California, where
they will make their future home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

Please turn at the corner and go and
see the largest and best stock OF hard
ware and farm implements in Audubon
county at G. w. Hoover
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

Mrs. Maggie Harrington, of Cambridge,
Nebraska, has been guest at the home
of E. J. Freeman. Mrs. Harrington
was formerly resident of Audubon and
was an early settler here.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

Mrs. and Mrs. G.. /. Miller were in
Audubon Wednesday. They came to
attend the funeral of Alfred Bartlett,
who was Mrs Miller's brother.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

The Malvern Leader of last week con-
tanned the news of the death OF Fred
Lockwood, formerly barber here. The
cause of his death was Bright's disease.
No further particulars were given.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

Mrs. H. M. Talbot left Friday last for
Galesburg Ia, in response to telegram
announcing the serious sickness OF her
sister.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08
None better, and few so good as the
Riverside stoves sold by G. w. Hoover.

Congressman Hager has reco amended
the appointment of j. +. Luse as post
master at Ross
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

Mrs. II. r. Hirsching, with her little
son from Lincoln, Nebraska, arrived in
Audubon Wednesday for a visit with
her brother DIR. H. d. Miller.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

A big stock special will 60 out on the
south branch Sunday. Messrs Hallock
and Jenkins, of Brayton, will furnish
the majority of the shipment.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08
Dress
Trif1nr1nImgso

Braids and Buttons, Buttons and
Braids. Military effect is the de-
cided fav0rite. Braid fronts and
Boleroes are the 60. And a front
Of fancy silk if you wish it. We
have them all and at a moderate
price.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

They stand at the head. They have
no equal. They represent modern ideas
and modern improvements-The Weir
plows, cultivators and disc harrows sold
by G. w. Hoover.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

Marshal Carper rounded up couple
OF 'bums" Tuesday night and locked
them up until morning when they were
given chance to leave town, which they
did.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

We are making special prices on the
genuine perfect Baker barbed wire,
wire nails and hardware. G. w. Hoover.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

Unequalled for style, for utility, for
material, for fnish-the Anchor buggies
sold by G. w. Hoover.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

Mrs. and Mrs. P. F. Ferguson went to
Chicago Sunday evening, being called
there by the death Of nephew.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08
Dress Goods

Green, Red and Brown are the
c0lors, and in small checks for suits.
Gray, Blue and Brown checks and
Black BrOcades for skirts. That's
about the whole story. Prices are
modest, and we know in that re-
spect, we won't quarrel.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08
Shirt Waists
Skirts
C@peso

Our Shirt Waists are arriving. We
have Is different styles now. Near
ly all sizes in each style. Not too
early too buy.
Ready made skirts are a new
thing with us. We don't know
whether you want them or not. But
they do in all other towns, so why
not you. Prices start at $500. We
could have bought cheaper ores, but
cheap ones are poorly made, poor
material and not satisfactory.
Capes will be here in a few days.
Cloth, Silk and Velvet.
Double Cloth Cape, trimmed with
braid, $3.50. Velvet one, $500, and
silk down to SEQ. Others OF
course, that cost more.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

Your buying dollars will go further
wqen you purchase your hardware, oils
and paints of G. w. Hoover.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

Mr..and Mrs. G. G. Langworthy left
Wednesday morning for Sioux City. for
a few days visit with their son, Louis.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

A. S. Collins, of Des Moines, travelling
freight agent of the Rock Island, was in
Audubon Wednesday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

L. Breasted left Tuesday for Kirksville.
Mo-, where he expects to work during
the spring and summer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

Money at J per cent
straight. Making papers,
Abstracts and Recording
free. No delay.
NASH & PHELPS.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

J. E. Mcclure is confined to his bed
by sickness. C. A. Marlin is filling his
place in the auditors Office.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

Jos. Cam left Tuesday for Wallis,
Texas, on business connected wiah his
Texas land agency.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

DR.. N. P. Lauritzen, of Extra, was in
Audubon Wednesday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

Scott Clark, of Atlantic, came up to
Audubon Sunday for short visit with
relatives here.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Russell returned
Saturday morning from Chicago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

Chas. Van Gorder went to Atlantic
Wednesday returning this afternoon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08
C. M. 4 Sr. p. AT MANNIN
J. e. Clark, D. d. S., Dental Office
oyOr TalbOtt's Restaurant.

Go to Burnsides' for best grades of
hard and soft coal
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08
Russo y

We have been to Chicago, come back and at this
writing we are almost ready to place before you fine
stock of Dry Goods Carpets, Millinery and Shoes That's
the lines we sell. Nothing more, nothing less. We don't
sell "pIunder either But good honest made dependable
goods 1--WE believe we have said that before We cannot
give more than mere mention of the good things have
for you this week. as we must get these goods arranged to
show them properly when you come in. Don't think that
we haven't as large assortment usual because
have We know that on account of the close times that
most stores have bought but just little stuff Just
enough to sell the DID, Not so with One being
because we didn't have enough old goods to make even
small showing and another, because want to have what
you want We not contented to merely plod along
mean to stay at the head of the procession.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

For Rent-A three room house in
West Audubon, JOHN JARMAN.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

John OFT has moved his shoe shop
into the Phelps building on South Side.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

Wait until you have examined the
Premier riding cultivator sold by G.. w.
Hoover.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

It's a leader that will lead the Brown
corn planter. Sold by G. w. Hoover.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08
THURSDAY. APRIL s. 1897
TIME TABLES.

C.&N-w. AT AUDUBON.
M. 81 arrive o: IS am. No. 50, depart 10 40 am.
No. SO, arrive Asp. IN. No. 81, depart 5l0 pm.
Sunday Passenger arrives at $40 p. IN. and
departs at 40 pm,
j. A. HUMIsToN, Agent.
C.R.I&P. AT AUDUBON.
No al arrive AS a. M No. $40 leaves IL 25 p. IN.
No. 343 arrive AS p. m. No. 34i leaves 25 p. m
Sunday Passenger arrives at $3.50 a. m. and
departs at 10 90 a. M.
The evening train connects with the east
bound flyer at Atlantic. -.
C. M. 4 ST.. p. AT MANNING.
GoIG EAST. GOING WEST.
No. O. Pass. :39 y. N. No. 1, Pass. $3.50 a. m
No. a. Pass 80 p. Ia No. 3, Pass. II 45 p M
One and two Thousand mile tickets, also tickets
to all prncl al points in the United States and
Canada for Si.s ut the Manning office.
w. w BRECKENRIDGE, Agent.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-08

John B. Doak left Tuesday on the
Rock Island south western land excur-
sion. Mr.. Doak goes to Lyons, Kansas.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-16

Mr.. Ward l.. Smith. OF Fredericlos-
town, Mo, was troubled with chronic
diarrhoea for over thirty years. He
had become fully satisfied that 1t was
only a question Of a short time until
he would have to give II up. He had
been treated by some OF the best ply
slclans In Europe and America, but got
no relief One day he picked up a
newspaper and chanced to read an ad-
vertlsement OF Chamberaln's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He
got bottle OF It. and the first dose
helped him and its continued use cured
HIM. For sale by Bstes-C Drug Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-16

Leaving balance on hand
In the treasury oi......... 5000 81
This being the last quarterly report
for the year 1896, we append herewith
rs required by the charter inventories
tpreparcd by the superintendent and
clerio showing the property Of the city
pertaining to the water works plant.
now under control OF the commission.
aS follows, to-wit:
Inventory OF the Office furniture OF
the Astoria Water Commission. with
approximate values-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-16

Soothing for burns, Soalds, ohapped
hands and lips, Healing for cuts and
sores, Instant relief for piles, stops
pain at once. These are the virtues OF
Dewitts Witch Hazel salve, ChNs,
Rogers, druggist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-16

John l.. sullivans physician announ-
ces that the pugillst Is now albe to
swallow, and he will doubtless proceed
to make up for lost time.--New York
Journal.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-16

All the different forms OF skin trou-
bles. from chapped hands to eczema
and lndolent ulcers can be readily
cured by Dewltt's Witch Hazel salve.
the great pile cure. Chas. Rogers.
Druggist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-16

The necessity OF worrying as 10 how
the nation could get along without his
taking hold OF its finances Is now re-
moved. and shelby NJ. Cullom may
sleep soundly at nlghts.-Chlcago Rec
ord
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-16

Not one minute elapscs between the
taking OF one Minute Cough Cure and
relief Why shouldn't people take one
Minute Cough Cure, They should
They do Chas. Rogers. druggist,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-16

A weed In the garden can be easily
destroyed when 1t first starts. Con-
sumption can be nipped In the bud by
one Minute Cough Cure, Chas. Rog-
ers, druggist,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-16

It not only relieves; 1t does more,
It cures. We refer to One Minute
Cough Cure. Suitable for all ages, all
conditions. at all times. Chas, Rogers,
druggist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-16

AlOskas boundary line Is to be in
vcstiautcd by commission, Commits
sons are very popular these days. They
don't have to pay the freight.--Bal-
timcre American.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-16

A New York critic has written a book
ON How 10 listen TO Music" II II Is
Wagnerian music the easiest way prob
ably Is to hire somebody else to dc 1t.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-16
ROYAL Baking Powder
has been awarded highest
honors at every worlds fair
where exhibited.

Nevada seems to have keen sense
of humor. The bill legaliEing prize
lighting was ravorably reported by the
committee on education and morals.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-16

A theatcr II 10 b. opened In Paris
shortly In which only plays Of APP
proved purity VIII br presented" The
AUDIENCES. II II tnfcrrvd. will be Inn
ported.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-16

TO CURE a com IN ONE DAY,
Take laxative Iiromo Quinine Tablets,
All druggists refund the money II II
fails 10 cure. 2bc For sale by chas.
Rogers. Druggist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-16

The following resolution has been
passed by the Merchant Service Guild
and forwarded 81 the Lord President
Of tho Prlyy Council and 10 the pr,sl-
dent of the Board OF Trade; Resolved.
That whereas by order Of her maJesty's
privy council the new rules Of the road
ut SKA are 10 become law on the first
day of July next. and In view OF the
fact that the said rules arc complicated,
impractical and dangerous, we. the
Merchant Service Guild. as directly
representative body OF merchant cap
kains ana officers In active service, pro-
test against their being put In force.
We regard the infliction upon us OF
these rules as grave injustice. for.
whilst wo will make every effort to obey
the law. we are satisfied that they Will
lead to disasters by which we viii suf-
fer. The responsibility for loss OF life
or property which may ensue VIII rest
with the government. Liverpool Jour
nal OF Commerce
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-16

The new system" of water works
by the Commission having
now assumed a completed state as out
lined, and into which such portion of
the old system which was practicable
has been merged, We beg now to re-
port that the cost of this system in its
entirety is $2T7, ,S6S6S.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-16

This gives us a water system COM
prising the following:
Head works at Bear creek.
CONDUIT pipe II and 76-1OOths miles
lorg, 4O.O94 feet Of which Is 1s-inch
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-16


wooden stave pipe, 1928 feet iavlncn
steel riveted pipe, ard b.6if feet u-inch
steel riyeted pipe.
Power and gate house sittmta a. Res
ervoIr No. 2.
Reservoir No. i--capacity 100000 gal
Ions.
Reservoir No. 2--capacity e,asO,Ooo gai-
Ions.
Tunnel through coxcomb ridge 900
feet long, lined with o0ncretcl
Distribution system. consisting Of the
following:
800 feet is-In wooden stave pipe In
tunnel
sol IS feet Is in. cast iron mains.
1884 o feet IA inch cast iron mains.
27ls feet 10 inch cast iron maina
51ss q feet 10 inch cas.t from naina
29s7 3 feet inch cast iron matna
4s71 f...t a inch css, iron r,asua
2ssO feet lncb cast iron mains.
A4s2 I foot - iva, ,,,ts.,,,..,, -. ,,.a,,
2Is7 feet slnch kaIame,n nine naina.
2s73 feet inch kalauesp nine ralna
$40 feet 4 inch Ioatarns,,n ptr.e roatna.
21g9 8 feet 10 inch wrouoh, iron maana
1887 Q feet & inch wrought ,rom maina
gs95 q feet 9 inch vvroneyl,t aron maina
1910 feet 4 inch wrought Iron ma4na
2t27 feet 2lnah galvanized from n,pa
mains.
200 fest ~ inch ea1vauizea tron
pipe mains.
s3s feet 1 inch galvanized Iron rana
natra
IA fDcb bvdrarit. A. so.a go
fixtures.
10 inch hydraulic fire gate ana
fixtures
30 watrous fire hydrants.
Telephone tine % head works via
power house.
Real property as follows:
situated.
Property on which Reservoir No. 4
situated.
Property at Bear creek-2o acres.
$50 80 !, s a ceoar creek--io acres.
within the e.s,v ,,r,,,.
The r.nstrir., -. $50.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-16

A Washington special says that
Queen LII has had touch OF the grip,
she hasn't had such thing in Hawaii
for several years
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-16

The Britlah bark Abcrystwith Castle.
Captain PcrlCins. arrived down frUm
Portland on Sunday and cleared yes.
tcrN1ay for Algoa Hay for orders, hay.
lng the following cargo 32.75O sac ks,
or 1875 barrels Of flour. valued nj
$4,000. i192 sacks. or 10000 barrels OF
bran, valued at s725; 1929 sacks. or 2S9O
bushels NJ outs, valued at Sis7b; 600
eases, or 5000 dozen tins of canned salm-
on. valued at s9O76i 200 casea. or 400
dozen tins. OF fruits, valued at $3.50.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-16
MARINE NEWS.

The Machriiahiah got 20 sra on sun
day
The Hcathneld left down frun Port.
land ysvstSsViay.
Tho ship Reliance has not yet been
brought into the harbor,
Tho S,"aucr Tlrictsc arrived down
from Portland and sailed fr San Fran.
cisco yesterday
Tn. Steamer TSiiapook. Hansen. ar.
rived down yesterday with $4,000 fcr,
ot lumber for aaD Francisoo.
The schooner Laura May, Hanson.
aailcd Sunday for San Franoisco with
a cargo Of 900. 900 fees, of lumber
The schooner Prosper came In Sunday
from San Franelaoo. consigned to Foard
Il Stokes Co.. who viii load her with
piles.
Tho STEAMER Geo, w Elder arrived In
Sunday from san FranciRo with
largr freight llnI and Ice, up river for
Portland
The bal'kentinc Northwest arrived In
Sunday from Frisco with brok.
ou ruddcr Tho ahip was atcscd with
relieving taclSlor on the entire voyage,
\ new rudder viii be made In Astoria,
Weather permitting the oaptaia VIII
beach ti,o Northwest today on the
eanda east of tho o. r. and n dock.
10 s~c n th"rc Ia anything the matter
with her pintloS.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-16
The Shortest hine
To Omaha

Kansas City, st. Louis
and all southern and
southeastern cities is the
Burlington Route via
Billings. Mont
The quickest line to
Omaha, Kansas City, st.
lIIlllll!llIllN Louis. and all southern
IEIisE and southeastern cities. Is
). 49, the Burlington Route, via
Billings, Mont.
The cheapest line to
Omaha, Kansas City, St.
Louis and all southern
and southeastern cities Is
the Burlington Route. via
Billings, Mont
Why take any other?
A. C. SHELDON. @. A.
Portland. Oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-16

y; 3 .Am1zz1 49,. " ~
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-16

Inventory Of supplies Of the city
Water Works. with approximate val
liea--
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-16

Tho STEAMER Geo, W Elder arrived IN
Sunday from san Fr,nciao with a
largr freight list and lcrt up river for
Portland
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-02-06

The Philadelphia papers say the ef-
fort Of the Union Traction Company to
provide some cars exclusively for male
smokers has proved failure. The
smoking cars have been provided all
right and consplcuously labeled. in ad-
dltion to which the conductors notify
every woman essaying to board one Of
these cars that II Is smoking car. But
In spite OF signs and conductors an-
nounccments every smoking car carries
more women than men, and the smok-
ers have TO enjoy their cigars regardless
OF the presence OF women or 40 on their
way smokeless, as they did before
smoking cars were provided
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-02-06
The Man and the snnln.

The reputed fascination of the son
penis eye Is the motive of a story in
Mr.. Ambrose Bierce's volume of tales
entitled In the Midst of Life Mr.
Brayton was the guest of a friend an
eminent zoologist. whose specially NJ
which he had fine collection. was
snakes. Stretched upon n sofa in hrs
own room, Mr.. Brayton glanced from
the book he was carelessly scann,no
while awaiting the summons to dinner
and saw. In the shadow under his he'd
two small points of light about an inch
apart He gave them no snec,a,
thought and resumed his reading
In few minutes he gave an invol,,n.
tary start, and stared into the obscurIty
under the bed. His gaze disclosed the
coils of a large serpent; the points ~
light were its eyes but were no lonco,
merely luminous points: they looked IN.
to bis own with malign Significance
Brayton was brave man. but this
seemed an occasion when discretior
was the better part OF valor. He wor,d
beat retreat and backward. So nc no,
to disturb the reptile; but instead Of m,
movement his will had SHAPED hi,
right foot was placed in advance of nj,
left. "''
The snake did not move. but its eve,
seemed to become larger and mora I'm,
inous. There were strange noises !,
Brayton's ears as, with reluctant stans
he could not refrain from ara ,, ~
nearer the bed. Suddenly somethlns
struck him hard blow upon the face
He had fallen to the foor
The zoologist, startled by n terr,s.
scream from above. rushed 70 h.,
friends room. There lay Rravton
senseless. As he bent over him \,
glanced under the bed.
Now did this thing get here,r h.
exclaimed, and pulling out the snate
flung it to the center Of the room yher
1t lay without motion.
1t was a stuffed snake; its eyes wer
two shoebuttons.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-02-06

The well-known shrewdncss Of Meme
Tx Of Abyssinla is again made appar-
ent in his appeal to the pope to inter
yenc IN the dispute between Abyssinia
and Italy. The willy African monarch
has beaten the Italians by force Of arms
and established the Integrity of his
country, but he knows enough Of Euro.
pean diplomacy to appeal to the head OF
the church to take part In the settle.
ment Of the trouble. Ills attitude from
the first OF the war TO the present day
has indicated quality OF statesman
ship. combined with generosity. per
sonal bravery and great military skill
comparable to any such In evidence
among Europeans.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-02-06

The performance of ones duty. es-
peclally in the case Of an officer of the
law, often brings unpleasant expert
ences. and those OF the late Judge
Parker OF Arkansas were peculiarly so.
He presided over the United States
court Of the Western district Of that
state and had criminal Jurisdiction
over indian territory. In that time he
sentenced ld0 men to the gallows and
sent over 0,0OO men to the penltentiary,
The death sentences averaged almost
eight a year Considering the present
state Of lawlcssness In the territory and
the cheapness at which human life is
held there, 1t would he Interesting to
know what Judge Parker's ideas were
ON capital punishment as a deterrent
influence on crime
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-02-06

The Supreme Court decision uphold.
Ing the constitutlonallty Of the Wright
irrigation law OF California Is Of great
Importance TO the arid region of the
West settling. as It does. the right of
taxation for irrigation purposes. and
deciding the fate OF about $4,000. 600
of irrigation bonds. The decision will
give a tremendous impetus to irrigation
and farming In California, Oregon.
Washington, New Mexico. Colorado
and Arizona, and the last five will I'M
doubleday pass laws modelled upon the
one which has just been sustained.
business which has practically been at
standstill waiting for the settlement
OF this question will soon feel the In.
huence OF the favorable decision.