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Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1902-06-20
NOW IN CHARGE.
Postmaster ]. P. Bennett Took
Charge Wednesday.

Postmaster John q. Bennett, who sue
ceeds Mr.. Jas. f. Everett, took official
charge OF the Office Wednesday morning
His assistants are, Miss Mary North, as
sistsnt postmaster Mr., Walter Graves
clerk.
Mr.. Bennett received his commission
Monday. He spent that day and Tuesday
in the oiIice familiarizing himself with its
duties, Mr.. Everett and Miss Mollie Ever.
EFT taking pleasure in showing him every
thing about the Office and aegu ainting
him with its details
During the near four years that Mr.
Everett held the office ii was managed by
himself; his daughter Miss Mollie Ever
EFT; her sister, Miss Agness Everett, up to
the time of her death, something over a
year ago. and since by Mr.. Everett's SON
in n.law, Mr.. N. A. Mott, and Mr.. Walter
Graves.
There is not more difficult or trying
position to satisfactorily FIJI than that OF
postmaster in q place the size Of Yazoo
City. In the fullest sense OF the word It
is public office. The humblest citizen
of the land has as much right to 80 regu-
larly and call for his or her mail as has
the greatest. And this privilege Il exer-
cised at the postoiiice with freedom that
does not exist in amy other office of the
land so far as the Herald knows. The
person who does not receive letter once
in twelve months does not hesitatNto call
as regularly after the arrival of each
mail, as do those who receive I'D num-
Der by every mail. And no mafSer how
often calls are made and the reply given;
"There is nothing for YOU" there must
never be any sign of impatience On the
part of the postmaster or his assistants.
II there is, complaint is at once made.
and trouble begins.
During the time that Mr.. Evslett and
his assistants were in charge Of / n Yazoo
City Office, the Herald cheeyiA lIy says
that II never received anythiu but the
most courteous and poilse gition.
They were ever prompt 70 eonee any err
ro that might have been ma and
~sde aer large mnil Ire.
2sR ssAsN,@S f
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1902-06-20
INVITED TO YAZOO CITY.
Baptist State Convention Re-
quested to Meet Here
Next Year.

From the Baptist, published in jackson,
the Herald takes the following, and trusts
the invitation extended by Rev. W. J.
Derrick will be accepted:
AT a conference meeting Of our church
yesterday cordial invitation was extend
ed to the Baptists Of the State to hold
their annual convention in 1908 with our
church. There are many reasons why we
desire the meeting Of the convention.
First, snch a meeting would do our church
at this place great good. We need the in
spiration of such n meeting. Second.
this convention has never met in this see.
ton OF the State. Third, it would bring
a large number Of representative 5aptists
in touch with the great Delta. Fourth,
we really desire the convention for its
spiritual blessings (not commercially We
can take care of it and will do our best to
maky the meeting blessing to all who
may come.
Fraternally.
W. j. DERRICK
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1902-06-20
FOR EXTRA SESSION.
Cotton Exchange Wants Legis-
Iature RecOnvened.

A meeting of the Yazoo City Cotton
Exchange was hele yesterday. The OBJ
ieet Of the meeting was to discuss the
matter Of insurance on cotton. the Law a.
il now exists. being such that il will be
impossible for the companies 10 insure
any cotton without great expense to the
holders Of the staple.
After a thorough discussion and hearing
statements from the local insurance
sgents, the Exchange unanimously deci-
ded 70 circulate pstitiou requesting Coy.
Longino to call an extra session Of the
Legislature, that the vslaed policy law ~
IL now stands NAV be 20 amended a. not
to apply to cotton. This Question is one
that interests every citizen, and the ae-
ton Of the Exchange should he indorsed.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1902-06-20
A TRUE SNAKE STOpYT.
Mrs. Clay Arnol(a Narrow Es.
cape from Being Bitten.

Mrs. Clay Arnold had n narrow escap,
from being bitten by deadly moecasir
one day las9week She and her husband
were In the pasture on their farm in the
Redmgndville neighborhood. A short dis.
tapee from them was wire fence, and
they proposed to each other 10 run race
and sec which could cross the fence first.
When they reached the fence Mrs. Ar
mold attempted to crawl under IT, just as
she was in the act Of getting down on the
ground a moecasin crawled into her dress
at her throat. She saw the snake when II
entered her dress, and instantly she
grabbed 1t in the folds Of her garments
and screamed. Her husband ran 10 her
and attempted to pull the snake out by
its tail. Mrs. Arnold held IL so firmly
that Mr.. Arnold pulled II m two.
In getting the upper portion Of the rep
tiles body from his wife's dress, one Of
the snakes faBgs stuck into one OF Mr..
ArnOid's thumbs, but fortunately there
was no poison on IL, and Mr.. Arnold tell
no bad effects from IL. They were both
terribly frightened, and well they might
be, for II was q narrow escape from
deadly bite.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold delare they will
never again attempt 10 crawl under
fence. The Herald congratulates them
upon their escape.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1902-06-20
DEMOLISHED.
Oldest Residence IN Yazoo City
Torn Down.

The residence that for wears has stood
next to the Masonic Hall building on
Main street. has been torn down to make
room for new and handsome one story
cottage OF six rooms. The new house viii
be occupied by Mr., and Mrs. John Roeder.
The house that was torn down was the
Oldest residence in Yazoo City. The old
est inhabitant knows not when 1t was
built. For years it has been anything
but an ornament to that portion OF the
city and no tears are shed at its being re-
moved. YazOo City had outgrown it.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1902-06-20
AQUERY.

If attachments by the sheriff under the
Dinsmore law of the whistles and beer
kept by the clubs of Jackson, are legal
and the goods confscated are destroyed
why would not similar act In Yazoo City
be legell 1t is reported that there are
some six or eight of these clubs here that
are doing big business. The Dinsm0re
law is not local one-applicable to Jack
son alone--but it is a State law.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1902-06-20
THE hISSlyNARY
CONFERENCE.
II Concluded Its Labors We'd
nesday--A Pleasant
Meeting.

The Ladies' Foreign Missionary Con.
ference, that has been in session in the
Methodist Church since Monday, adjourn
cd Wednesday. The delegates aud visi-
tors were delighted with their visit to va.
700 City aud the work OF the Conference
was very pleasant. number OF able
and interesting papers and addresses we're
submitted. The extreme hot weather
kept quite q number away, the sessions
Of the Conference not being as largely at
tended as they would have been had the
weather been cooler.
On Tuesday afternoon the visitors were
given an enjoyable boat ride. during
which delicious refreshments were served.
This outing proved a delightful feature
10 the visitors, many OF whom had never
before had the pleasure OF ride on fhe
Hazoo river. The ladies were profusein
their words Of praise OF Yazoo City and Of
the cordial and hospitabio manner in
which they had been received and enter.
tanned during their stay.
Before adjonrning tho following we're
'i'NtrA pHiNft7 ivt Ant tHHuluF Nehts
Ars Addie V Russell, Of Brookhaven.
president; Mrs Bessie Iipseomb, OF Brook
haven, vice president; Mrs Ballie fergu-
son, Of Meridian. corresponding secretary.
AIRS X II Moore. Of Jackson, recording
secretary; Mrs r Drake, Of summit.
treasurer Mrs Robert Mel.aurin. OF Vieks.
burg, auditor. The district officers we're
all reelected.
The Herald returns thanks TO Mrs. +.
r. Powell for 80 kindly furnishing the fol.
lowing list Of who were in attendance
upon the Conference.
Mrs W Chambers, MeComb City.
Miss harrington, Crystal Springs.
Mrs Brake, summit.
Mrs Martin. Edwards.
Mrs Pollock, Brandon.
Mrs Lewis Meridian.
Mrs Ferguson, Hattiesburg.
Mrs Harrod, Hickory.
FonEGS MISSIONARY DELEoArEs.
Jackson-Mrs West. Mr. Maore. Mrs
Jayeft Miss Cavctf. Miss I,usk. Miss
Fansh. Misses Holloman.
Brookhayen-Mr Lipcomb, Mrs Jones,
Mss Jones.
Reid.
Wess0u-M Miss Ellis.
Ocean Springs-Mrs GALLOWAY.
Waier Nalley-Mrs Griain.
Miss Hughes, Foreign Mission
,hIna.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1902-06-20
THE NASH COOL
ING SAFE,

Mr.. W. F. Cummins is now in the east
ern part of the State travelling in the in
terest of the Nash cooling safe, tor which
he has the agency for Mississippi. This
is one Of the greatest household neeessi-
ties ever introduced. Especially is It use
fal in summer, where all kinds Of meats,
vegetables, milk and butter can be kept
perfectly cool and fresh without the use
of ice. 1t costs but trihe. We are glad
to know that Mr.. Cummins is having fine
success with them. Families in which
they have been used will not be without
them.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1902-06-20
GOOD RESULTS
FROM ADVERTISING
How a Yazoo City Merchant
Keeps Away Dull Times.

Some weeks ago the Drygoodsman, a
trade Journal published in st. Louis,
wrote to MIR. S. Summerfeld for his ex.
penence in handling special sales and the
results therefrom. In reply Mr.. Summer
field wrote the following letter, at the
same time sending The paper copy of
the Herald Of May >, containing his
especial sale" of that date.
In his letter Mr.. Sumnerrield said:
~ an sendiEg you an advertisement
which will give Won an idea of how ad-
vertised Especial Sale" for May ) and
6. This proved biz success, I'M fact,
the result was better than / expected. You
will notice in the wording ! selected for
the sale ad, that the people attending tins
sale would find everything rs advertised,
and that | positively do no fake adver-
tising
''For this sale had several extra sales.
people and we all were kept busy nearly
all the time. The ad was in both leading
papers, The Yazoo Sentinel and Her
aid. also had GOO eirculaarfsgell dis
tributed in town by my (eOioredj porter
and stock clerk.
"A day before tue sale starts l get
ready TO have all the goods which are ad-
veItised we'll displayed on counters and
tables. Have attractive sigrls with prices
placed on the different goods and change
the entire looks of the store. Ali goods
in the house are sold on these two DAYS
at reduced prices, according to my in.
struetions, whether advertised or not.
The profits on the goods are Of course
smaller, than usual, but no goods are sold
at loss, as l dent approve OF giving
bats to the public.
''The general public speak well Of nv
sales andEley ALWAYS leave the store well
satisfied NTH their purchases. don't
think Merchant ought 10 haye more
than I3three special sales during the
ent. iihnier season, and if properly ad-
ve ga and conducted, they will bring
"a results. l do not buy snv special
gos- flor these sales as / carry well Sc
lected stock and find plenty Of items to
advertise to attract attention
s. SUMMERFIELD.
Yazoo City, Miss.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1902-06-20
How to Make Five Dollars,

There is chance Tor some boy or girl
to easily make - In goldg There is no
trick about IT, An the contestants have
to do is to read Mr.. 5, Summertield's ad in
today's Herald, cut out coupon, suggest
name for his next special sale, and II the
name is adopted, the $5 will be paid.
There is no trick or scheme about II. Mr.,
Summerfeld is willing to pay the % for the
best name for his sale. Full particulars
will be found In his advertisement,
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1902-06-20
Clothing Sale.

In today's Herald Messrs. Thompson
Bros announce their summer clearance
sale Of clothing, notions, and gents fur
nishings The sale will begin tomorrow.
Prices on all goods are marked down and
extra bargains will be found in all lines.
The quality Of goods offered during this
sale is Of the best and II affords an excel
lent opportunity to buyers TO get the best
at the lowest prices. Look over their adj
vertisement carefully and give them a
cnll.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1902-06-20
SCHOOL BOARD
MEETING.
Vacancies IN Faculties Filled
Friday Night.
Natatorium TO be Built Other
Items.

The Board Of School Trustees met FRI
day night for the purpose Of filing the
vacancies in the faculties of the two pub
lie schools and to discuss the building ot
the-natatorium on the north end OF public
school lot No. l.
Prof. X. w. Glasgow, graduate OF
Davidson College, Virginia, and for two
years principal of the high school at
French Camp, was elected TO fill the va
cdney made by the resignation of Prot.
II. N. Rankin.
For the position of Miss Lily Corr, who
resigned as teacher of the hfth grade,
there were number of applicants from
deserving young ladies. a number OF
ballots were taken, Miss Rea Ard, Of Ha-
zlehurst, finally being elected. Miss Ard
has six years experience as a teacher in
the Hazlehurst school, and she is grad
nate of the Industrial Institute and Col
iege at Columbus. She has the highest
recommendation as Thorough teacher.
THE NATAToRIUM.
The trustees decided to build the ma
tato;ium on the north end of the graded
school lot. It will be 25x75 feetin size
with depth 21S feet, sloping to 8 feet.
Two feet of tbe pool will be above ground.
Dressing rooms for ladies and gentle
men will be arranged. The water will
be supplied from the artesian well at the
corner OF Main. Washington aud Canal
streets.
The construction OF the natatorium will
be under the supervision of Mess. L. S.
Crane, w. A. Henry and |. Ii. Barnwell.
Work will begin at once.
As the building Of the natatorium was
first suggested BY the Herald, it of course,
feels very muck gratiiied at tho result.
THE coLoRED SCHOOL
The trustees at their meeting reelected
"a. wardlaw pgincii,iIl Of the colcred
school. and Prince e'ass pf BaSkha.
y. * ....i.t ss IL ansA. ~.
resigned. Waffle Wsil VIE 4 lho
principal, and Mary RAJ were elected as
teachers.
During the Summes the buildings win
be completely overhanled and remodeled
something they haze long needed. This
will be done by Judge E. Drenning, ad
sninistrator of the Crump estate.
The schools will likely begin the next
session, Thursday September is.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1902-06-20
BASEBALL.
Benton Badly Defeats YazOO City
Cotton Mill Nine.
Benton, June 10, 1902.

Benton, June 10. 1902.
Editor HERALD:
There was fun plenty for the Benton
boys at the ball game here Saturday az
ternoon. The game was Witnessed by a
large aud enthusiastic crowd, but Il was
soon discovered that the Yazoo boys were
no mateh for The Bentonites.
At , o'clock the Yazoo Cotton Mill team
and Benton crossed bats 10 the Cotton
Mill teams sorrow. We had the boys GO
ing from the second inning. They were
unable TO hit Sims balls, but we had an
easy thing of knocking Snelling's all over
the field. Boys, don't let this discourage
you, but reorganize and come back.
misunderstanding aud Stubblefled !;
Mill Team.
Ratteiies-Sims and Plunkett Benton
Team.
Umpire-Dr. n. Y. Swayze.
Score ny innings: l, 2, ,, 4, 5, 6, :, 8. Q.
Cotton Mill Team 3, 0, 0, o, o, 0. 0, !, 0.
Benton feam...----2, B, ,. o, ., 5, p, 4, /.
BENTON.
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THE YAzOO RIVER
BRIDGE.
Agreement Reached Between
the City and the Bridge
Company,

The Croton Iron Bridge Company that
made the repairs on the iron bridge across
the river, sued the city in the Federal
Cour, bt JacNson for ell 900. The bridge
company contcnded that the work had
been done according 10 contract, while
the city. represented by the Councils
Committed Of which Alderman Chas. A.
Collins is Chairman, did not think so,
and MS a result the suit followed.
The Herald is now glad 10 know that .
compromise has been arranged, which
should be satisfactory to both the Croton
Iron Bridge Co., aud the city, The Bridge
Company contracted to make the neces-
sary repairs on the bridge, rebuild the
center pier. etc., for 81 500.
when the case was called IN the Fed
eral Court it was continued, the following
agreement having been eutered iuto; The
city agrees to pay a. 900 January |, 1909,
II the center pier Is In perfect alignment,
the Croton Iron Bridge Co, giving bond
for that amount for one year II the
pier remains In perfect condi.
ton the city Is to pay the balance on
January /, 1904, the Bridge Co., giving
guarantee bond IN the SUN OF $500
for two years. after which time II tho pier
remains good the Croton Iron Bridge Co.,
is TO be released from further responsible
ity On the deferred paymentsthe city is
to pay per cent interest.
Tho bridge was examined Monday by
Mr.. W. d. Wilcox OF jackson, represent
ing the Groton Iron Bridge Co., aud Mr.
Walter kirkpatrick. civil engineer of
jackson, representing the city. Mr..
kirkpatrick reported to AIR. Collins and
the committee that. evening that he
found the pior all right.
Tho Committee has given this mattera
great deal Of time and the settlement il a
just and satisfactory one. VI the work
proves satisfactory for four years, the
city pays Tor II; II Il does not tho crolcn
Iron Bridge Co.. is 10 make It aatisfnc-
tory, for y hirh II enters into boud
hhtfid h. d. Wilson and his daughters,
- .1s.S... lar. NWs cangta; ana Misses
I.|||.I saa L iask felurned Friday
l.... ~4s1 ~. m Hlfiive ard
f,,aod, Il nm, a
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1902-06-20
COLORED NORMALS.
Where They VIII Be Held
During the Summer.

Colored teachers normals will be held
at the following places, all of them be
ginning July 2l:
Brookbaven-Edgar Green, director.
GreenvilIe--E. l.. Grady, director.
Natebez-J. d. Wallace, director.
Meridian. X. Ellis, director.
Hernando-R. Z. L. Morgan, director.
Canton-C. NJ. Beaver, director.
Okolona-J. s. Goodwin, director.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1902-06-20
THE BIG BARBECUE.

From Hon. W. Warrington, who was
in the city Monday, the Herald learns
that the big barbecue for the northeast
part OF the county will be on July 4, in
the grove at Ar. Dick SwaYze's. in the
Geo. Wilbur neighborbood. It viii be a
big affair. The address Of the day will
be delivered by Hon. Jas. X. vardaman
Of Greenwood There will be large
crowd present.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1902-06-20
Died from the Blow.

-fAst4 ~ NM
head two weeks aeb ) 6|f. Z ENlEuRl1
died Thursday night |aAl w60A FROM
the effects oi the blow
The deceascd was brave Confederate
soldier. He was quiet and unnsnuming
in disposition, and many regret 10 know
that he Is dead
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1902-06-20

Mr.. b. E Kern returned yesterday from
Mobile, accompanied by his son. Mr.. Ben
ny Kern, and Mr.. Vivian Mccormick, who
have been attending Spring Hill College
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EMPTY BOTTLES wANTED.

Owing to the damand for soda wster,
parties are requested to return I'll empty
eases promptly. Cannot iil orders unless
this j. done J W WILSON.
Proprietor Yazoo Bottling Works.
2O-4 YazoO City, Miss.
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THE YAzOO VALLEY.
What an Indianapolis Company
Thinks of its Future.


Mr.. j. b. Mckinney, President of the
Yazoo Land and Investment Co of In
a;.,ora Ia 80. - v..oo C,,,, ~.
ui"naponS' Anu1 was IN aNoo wy
day looking after his land interests Mr..
Mckinney has recently organized the
co,onauv of which be is nres;dent with n
.;.a1 :. soE ooo
cApi'Si Vi @-''0Vo'
In their announcement the company
says Of the Yazoo Valley and its future
ooss;h;l;t;os
wa;aL !. ou ....u.;aa
We WISH " esia sour a'.sn..on .sans..e.; - ;'e
recent le,olHaniAas.on ,r anu ineospola.io,l -
~ S oar ouslness 1 49, we "is mJm plsl's.su -
nanHle our teni es.ase Dusluvss -
~. 'sloo giiet anu w n, s',ea,a .'sasss
wv % sns ss.ns ..,a7 NJ,
.osu Dus p.uspooso ,,. ~
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lno,'sasa a.Dsssslst asi, NM. .'A n.
s,s91i II n ss..,.',.s.. sr.ss,ss.'s ~.
t#N@t t4tt,t tfsN 4A0k ANes
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tirf'" ~ !" - fett~fttt 4" - y -
Pol 1ef and his ever accomplishing
daughter, Miss MolIie Everett. bur best
wishes. The people will be Al exacting
of Postmaster John P. Bennett as they
were of his predecessor; that he will give
the public a satisfactory service, the Her
aid believes.
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Church Notice.

Anding, Miss, June l6. 1902.
Editor Herald:
You will render us a great kindness, if
you will put in your paper this week the
following
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1902-06-20
FURNIsHED ROOMS.

Several in Mrs NRobinett's residence
to desirable parties. Apply to
PAUL WILDER.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1902-06-20

The ground into the tie tnbes 1t the ends
and is carried of into the main ditch.
Ample moisture Is retained in the ground
for the crops--in fact, It is claimed that
the system enables the soil to hold its
moisture better. as II is more equally dis
tributed.
Mr.. Elliott is confident that IL the sys-
tenn was once introduced here, that In
few years it would be universally adoped
and thousands OF acres OF ground now ly-
ing idle, because "wet faads," would be
put into cultivation. BY the system every
foot of ground Is cultivated the drainage
tiles being a sufficient depth under ground
not to interfere with cultivation. Il does
away with the number Of bitches that are
required to drain the ordinary level
plantation, and Il is well known that every
one of these ditehes means loss OF land
and constant attention il they are kept
open and free of brnsh and weeds along
their sides.
The Herald would like to see the un-
derground tiling system tried, believing
that 1t wonld prove paying investment
TO those who adopted it. Its practicable
itv and usefulness in Indiana and other
States, has been conslusively aud sue
cessfuIly demonstrated.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1902-06-20

4-Our Mission BOards-Could We bet
Ter their methods w. J. Derrick, G. f.
Welch, X. A. Cohran.
pastoral support-A Means to an
end-W. w. Coody, c. L. Lewis.
Sought every Baptist home to take
the Baptist Il. A. Cohran, c. l.. Lewis.
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1902-06-20

Mr.. R. A. Pickett left for CastaIian
Springs Friday evening. e
Yazoo City herald. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1878-1976, 1902-06-20

Mrs. Fanny J. Rieks has returned from
a visit to Louisville.
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FIFTH SUNDAY MEETING.
At Anding, Miss, June 30, 1902.

lat 10 am, 30 minutes devotional
exercises conducted by {. z. Welch.
2-ilissions and prayer-Their relation:
1880. 11-30: W. J. Derrick, X. A. Cob
ran. |. NJ. Kelly.
3-0bligat;ons of each Church member
in the Masters work: 1870. 1890: W. w.
Coodv, &. l.. Lewis.
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TO. RECLAIM Low LANDS.
Underground Thing the Best and
Most Practicable.

Mr. G. g. Elliott, editor Of the Indiana.
polls (Ind.) Drainage journal, was the
guest of Mr.. II. b. Lightcap Monday. Mr..
Elliott is civil engineer of note, having
had charge of the waterworks and sew
erage system of indianapolis. lie has
also had large experience in reclaiming
low, wet lands by underground tiling, and
in this way thousands of acres OF land In.
diana that at one time We're considered
yalueless have been made the most pro
dnctive farm lands OF the State.
The system is very simple and not as
expensive as ditching. The levels of the
lands desired 10 be tiled are gotten by a
civil engineer. Trenches from two to
three feet, and deeper II necessary, are
dug from so to 100 feet apart, the trench
es emptylng into one main ditch. Into
these breaches are laid the tile end 20 end,
thA ep not baing iainled, the size
.asnsha.s GRa .fts rs a'ae''ii'l
vc7ed 4 le waiter "a 'es from