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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-21

While FitssimmonB Is working like
Q Trojan, Gardner Ia by no means
nesieetins to put himself In the best
condition TO defend the title Of light
heavyweight champion, which be won
from jack Roo. Ut Fort Erie last
July. The Lowell boxer realizes that
Fitsslmmons 10 one Of $he most dan
gsrous lighters in the ring today but
oardnsr 70 neSsrthelsss eonhdeQt and
believes he win be Nkdfned the
winner.
Although the betting eddR fsy9l
Fitssimnions, Gardner 10 BY 10 means
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-21
Gompers Reelected.

BOSTON. Nov. al.-The American
Federation OF Labor this morning re-
electer Samuel Gompers president by
q vote Of 12,6si. Kroft received liS4
votes. Great excitement prevailed
during the election.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-21
Mrs. Mcclure's Suit.

A second amended complaint has
been filed in the action commenced by
Anna Mcclure against the Review Pub.
fishing company in her action for ~, :
600 for publishing false, scandalous and
defamatory matter concerning the
plaintiff, in which the woman was
charged with being a professional thief
in Tacoma, when she claims to have
been a respectable wife on a ranch in
the Caispell valley. eJ
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-21
Ram A TEEN YnNN9 NALL
YHHoua1 HIS HAND.

,, T3 T., fa s;?s; S,g |; Il $5sB;
sSpS SsSas'G fRsbSytsa 'iSTsa and so e
ssS!sS.t" T0r Esis bs~s!l SfSsglsss
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-21

1t Is said of John Wesley that he
once said to Mistress Wesley: why
do you tell that child the same thing
over and over agatnf" John Wesley,
because once telling Is not enough"
1t Is for this same reason that you
are told again and again that Cham
berlsin's Cough Remedy cures colds
and grip: that IL counteracts any
tendency of these diseases to result
In penumonia and that 1t is pleasant
and safe to take. For sale by all
druggiste
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-21
Largest Ship AfIoat.

BELFAST, Nov. 21.-The new White
Star liner Baltic, the largest ocean
steamer in the world, was launched
here today with great ceremony. She
is 100 feet long, with 5000 tons dis
placement.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-21

Gust Slavin, who has been i'll since
September IL, is p serious condition
at his home on sinto avenue. The at
tack of typhoid fever from which he
suffered was followed by extreme
weakness nom which it is difficult FOR
him To ral'y.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-21

LEAVENWORTH, Nov. 2l.-Seven
mutineers of the federal prison were
taken to Topeka today 10 stand trial
for the murder of Guard Waldrip. Sew.
en- accomphces were recently tried and
sentenced to life imprisonment.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-21
MARRIED IN HASTE TO
REPENT AT LEISURE

Misses ! the tale that ! relate
This lessons seems to carry
Choose not alone a proper mate,
But proper time to marry.
-Cowper's Pairing Time"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-21

f. O, Hudnutt, general manager Oh
the Golden Dyke Mining company, has
sued the company for sa37.57 alleged
unpaid salary on a contract calling fos
5000 month.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-21
TO YOUR xNraaEsr.

Why use strong or ssaie breakfast
foods when you can ger Wheat Nam
na, Uncle Sans Rolled Oats and Gen.
tenniai Rolled Oats manufactured
fresh daily.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-21

washtngton--Major Estes g, Rath-
bone has filed his charges against
General Leonard Wood. on the chief
specifications being favoritism shown
a gambling establishment.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-21

Tacoma.-The union carpenters re-
sumed work yesterday. having patch
ed up their differences with the con-
tractors
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-21

Ney rssce xdaho.-.-A commercial
club has been organized here with p
". Mitchell ks president.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03
In the District Court Of THE United States
for the Eastern District of Louisiana,
In the Matter of Jules Livingston
Chapron, Bankrupt.
No. 500 In Bankruptcy.

In obedience to the order of the Referee
in Bankruptcy in the above entitled and
numbered matter, I, Samuel Polmer,
Trustee of said Bankrupt's Estate, will
sell for Cash at public auction at Schriev-
er, La, on Saturday, October IL, 1908, to
the last and highest bidder, the follow
ing property belonging to the Estate Of
the said Bankrupt in lots as herein set
forth, to-wit Eleven grown chickens,
and thirty young chickens in one lot; one
surry and harness in one lot; and one
white horse in another lot. Said sale to
be cried at the hour Of noon on date
aforesaid, SAMUEL POLMER,
Trustee.
The above advertisement as prepared
by Samuel Polrner, Trustee and submit
ted to me before publication for examiha-
ton and approval, is hereby approved.
Witness my hand this 17bh, day of
September, 1903. i. U. F0LSE,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03


The Democratic Executive Committee
Of the Parish of Terrebonne, met in
.Houma, on Sunday, September 9th,
1903, at one o'clock p. M. Hon. a. w.
COnnely, Chairman, presiding and a quo
rum present.
The Chairman stated the objects Of the
meeting.
On motion, duly seconded and carried,
it was resolved that in order to carry out
the wishes Of the people ofthe parish and
Of the State Tint a primary election be
held in this parish to nominate a Dem-
ocratic Ticket
On motion, duly seconded, the follow
ing resolution was unanimously adopted
"Resolved, that it is the sense of this
committee that a White Democratic Pri-
mary Election he held in the Parish Of
Terrebonme, at a date fixed by this com
mittee alta subsequent meeting, for the
purPose OF nominating parochial and
ward officers and such other places as
may be'&ecided shall be filled by election
and un&er rules and regulations to be
formulated by this committee at a latter
date in accordance with the Primary
Election Laws of the State.
Resolved, that a committee of seven
to tbeEppointed by the chair at his leis
are, I'VE named for the purpose Of form
ulatiRg Rules and Regulations for tht
cOndact of said Primary Election.
NVRnis subcommittee to report the re
suibOf their laboTs to a meeting of tn
Executive Committee to be held on th,
l85b. of October next"
tQn motion, duly seconded, the com
miGee adjourned to Sunday, Octobe
llSGl, 1903, at IL O'Clock a. m.
a.. w. CONNELY, Chairman
IEsC. WURZLOW, Secretary.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03
Do Good-It Paws.

a Chicago man has observed that,
Good deeus are better than real estate
decds-some Of the latter are worthless.
Act kindly and gently, show sympathy
and lend a helping hand. You cannot
possibly lose by it.h Most men appre-
ciate a kind word and encouragement
more than substantial help. There are
persons in this community who might
lruthtully say "Ay good friend, cheer
Up. A few doses of Chamberlain's Cough
Igemedy will rid you Of your cold, and
tnere Is no danger whatever from pneu-
MUhla when you use that medicine. II
always cures. 1 know it for it has helped
g out many a Jime, 2 Sold by The
standard Drug Store,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03

Mr.. Ledoux Smith, candidate for
the office Of State Auditor, and Mr..
W. P. Stafford, the well-known sheriff
Of Rapides Parish, were in Houma
last Wednesday, and paid The COURIER
a visit. Both are agreeable gentle
men. Sheriff Stafford, is an old friend
and college chum of sheriff Connely,
of this parish. Mr.. Smith is the
present State Treasurer; but as the
law does nob permit him to succeed
himself he is running for the office of
Auditor.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03

The COURIER calls &attention to the
political announcement of Mr.. E. C.
Wurzlow who is a candidate for the
office of Clerk Of Coug5. Mr.. Wurz-
low began as deputy clerk under Mr.,
Aubin Bourg and has efficiently filed
that position lever since. He is a
native of T~errsbonne Parish and for
the past eight years has been Secre-
tary of.the Parish Democratic EGecu-
tiveC Committee.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03
Confessions of a Priest.

Rev Jno. S. Cox, of Wake, Ark.
writes, For II years I suffered from
Yellow aundice. Ioonsulted a number
of physicians and triedall sorts of medi-
cines, bat got no relief. Then 1 began the
use OF Electric BitteFs and feel that l am
now cured of a disease that had Inc in its
grasp for twelve years" If you want a
reliable medicine for Liver and Kidney
trouble, stomach disorder or general de-
bility, get Electric Bitters. It's guaran-
teed by The Fraisse Drug Store. Only
5Dcts.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03

There is a great unanimity Of SEN
timent in favor Of Gen. Leon Jas
tFemski, among the leading Dem
.ocrats Of this parish. Of course there
is always some opposition to every
candidate for Office, but as far as we
are able to judge the Democrats are
more united in supporting Jastremski
than they have ever been. And why
shouldn't they be ? Didn't Blanchard
drive more men out Of the Democratic
party than any man in Louisiana, by a
failure to keep his promises while U.
S. Senator +?
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03
A Ban al Bonrp. La.

Alb all, With all kinds of refreshments,
| e given at the Bourg School House,
at c snal Belangsr, Saturday, October
10th, for the benefit of the school. The
.distrl button of prizes to the school chill
.dren will take place in the afternoon.
An a lditionaI story is to be built to the
-schoo | house and other improvements
are to be made before the opening OF
school mex session.
Let all who can, help this good cause.
7, f. BLANCHARD,
A. J, BELANGER,
LUKR BErHANCoUBT,
,ERNE IT GUIDRY,
TAYLt R CHAUvIN,
Committee.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03
Saves TWO From Death.

''Our little daughter had an almost fatal
attack Of whooping cough and bronchi-
Armonkg n. Y, ''but, when all other
remedies failed, we saved her life with
DIR. Kings New Discovery. Our niece,
who had Consumption in an advanced
stage, also used this wonderful medicine
and to-day she is perfectly we'll" Des-
perate throat and lung diseases yield to
DR.. Kings New Discovery as to no other
medicine on earth. Infallible for Coughs
and Colds. soc. and $1.00 bottles guar
anteed blythe Fraisse Drug Store. Trial
bottles free.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03

It is said of John Wesley that he once
ssaid to Mistress Wesley "Why do you
tell that child the same thing over and
over again ?' 'tgohn Wesley, because
ncnce telling is not enGEgh." It is fol
this same reason shat you are told again
and again that C-hamberlain's Cough
Remedy cures colds and grip; that il
~counteracbs any tendency-Of these diseas-
es to result in pneumonia, and that iRis
pleasant and safe to take. For sale by
The Standard Drug Store.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03
Rate To California.

The Southern Pacific h as made 8. big
reduction in the round trip rate to Cali
tdrnla, and announces rates from the fol
lowing points to San Francis co and return
.as follows New Orleans, $3.50 New
Iberia, SSH +; Lafayette, $5 500 Crow
Ley, S55.85 Jennings, SOL i.3O; Lake
Charles, $54.30; Alexandria, $500.
ahls big reduction is made on account
0tthe convention of the Natio nal Bank
ers' Association at San Francisc 0. Tickets
wall be placed on sale Oct. IL t. IL inclu-
size, good for return until Nov. 80.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03
Gained Forty Pounds in Thirty DAYS

For several months our younger oroth-
Ter had been troubled with indig estion.
He tried several remedies but go no
benefit from them. We purchase d some
of Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets and he commenced takings them.
Inside of thirty days heltad gain ed FORTY
pounds in flesh. He isynow full y recov-
cred. We have algoodtEade on the Tab.
lets. H BROs., Merchants, Long
Branch, Nc. For saleAy The Standard
Drug Store.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03

Mr.. ]. A. Luke, Of DuLac, return ID
Monday from a visit to relatives in
New Orleans. Mr.. Luke says t'nat
his uncle has one of the finest ora nge
crops he has seen ana this yea r he
will sell over $1,000 worth of orar lges.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03

Mr.. JohnM. Haggerty, the efficient
postmaster Of HOuma, and Miss Nina
Vitter, apopular young lady of Shady
side plantation, St. Mary Parish, La,
were united in marriage, Tuesday,
Sept 22nd. The wedding took place
at the brides home, at ShadYside.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03

Gen. Jast-enski rendered his resig-
nation as Private Secretary to the
Governor some weeks ago and last
Thursday the resignation at the Cen
erals request was accepted. This
shows that Gen. Jastremski is in the
race to a finish and feels confident
that he will be elected.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03
STATE OF LOUISIANA
2a8h Judicial District Court, Pa IRISH Of
T~errebOnne.
Succession of Ernest z. Baliol

Succession Of Ernest f. BU5Ot.
WHEREAS, Henry Billiot, a residei 1t
the Parish of T~errebonne, has flee III
appAiCatiOnin said Court to obtain lie
tiers of Administration of the Success 10
of Ernest +. Billiot.
Now, therefore, all persons Interest e
are hereby notified to file their obieCtioi :
or opposition to said application with IA
Clerk of said Court, at his office, in th
town of Houma, La, within ten daY
from the first publication hereof; other
wise, the said Henry Billiot will be duly
appointed and confirmed as Administra-
tor of said Succession in due course of. |
and in accordance with, law.
Witness my hand and official Seal at
Houma, La, this LIST. day of October.
A. d., 1908.
Il. 81 @. A. CELEsTIN,
Clerk of said Court.
Howell. Martin & BourR, Attys.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03

50 hours to California, Via Mobile
Mobile and Ohio r. R. $3.50, San
Francisco and Back, t0etober s to II
inclusive. Phone or write F. E. Guedry,
D. P, A., 229 st. Charles ST. New Or
leans, La. Phone 8689-1L Long Dis
lance.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03
TULANE UNIVERSITY
NEW ORLEANS. i
EDWIN a ALDERMAN, u. D., President

Full courses in Languages, Sciences, En-
cheering, Law Medicine. Splendid
department for women in NGwcomh,
Tulane makes leaders in all voca-
tions. Its facilities for instruction in
Engineering are unsurpassed. I'm
excelled opportunities for the study
of Sugar Chemistry. Many eohdlar-
ships in the academic department,
Expenses low. Fine dorMitories.
Opportunities afforded academic stu
dents for self-help- No worthy boy,
if needy, shall be turned away from
its doors.
Next Session begins October LIST.
Send for Catalogue.
R. X. BRUFF, Secretary.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03

Miss Della Chauyin returned re-
turned recently from a visit to Gov
ington, G.a.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03

While paying fora Singer sewing ma
chine on IRIOnthlyd nstallments, ON easy
terms, the machine can be- used. In
other words it will pay for itself.
q. y. SPRAGUE, Act. Houma. La
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03

DISTRICT Attorney w. P, Martin, of
Thibodaux, paid a short visit to
Houma last Thursday.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03
.Rsn a Ten Penny Nail Through His
Hand,

While opening a box, ]. 9. Mount, Of
Mile Bay, N. r., ran a ten penny
'nAii through the fieshy part of his hand.
~ thought at once Of all the pain and
soreness this would cause me-" he says,
.sAIld Immediately applied Chamberlain's
Pain Balm and occasionally afterwards.
10 M Y surprise it removed all pain and
-sOren ess and the injured parts were soon
beale,1 a." For sale by The Standard Drug
Store.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03

Miss Mamie Duthu, one Of Houma's
most attractive young lady, is visiting
at the home of Miss Ida Daspit, at
Daspit, La.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03
NOtfce.
Do Not Be Deceived.

will give 5000 cash for every new
genuine Singer Sewing Machine like
those I am selling, that the Wheeler and
Wilson agent, or any other agent has in
his Office, for sale at $500.
+. T. SPRAGUE,
The Singer Agent.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03

Mr.. Wallace Picou, a prominent
merchant oOf Little Gallon, was in
town this week.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03

Mr. r. E. Gaidry, the w~elI-known
Little Gallon megchant, was in town
this week.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03
Love Letter.

Would nGtinterest you if you're look
ing for a guaranteed Salve for Sores,
Burns or plies. Otto Dodd; OF Ponder,
Mo, wnites= II suffered with an ugly
sore for a MeaF, but a box of Bucklen's
Arnica Salve cnred me. It's the best
Salve on earth. 25c. at The Fraisse Drug
Store.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03

The oyster season opened, this
week, and the Houma factories began
the season by Shipping anumbar of
oysters.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03

New Singer Sewing Machines just re-
Ceived for $500 at Ladies' Wheeler and
Wilson Rarlor.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03

Mrs. Henry Berger has returned
from q visit to relatives in Kentucky.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03

Mr.. Elphege MelaneOn after apleas-
ant visit to Live Oak plantation re-
turned to his home in Jefferson and
was delighted with his visit.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03

For a pleasant physic take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Easy
to take. lPleasant2in effect. For sale by
The Standard Drug Store.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03
Deputy Edgar Lirette beoame

y5pUIy IUgdL IIL5OIo D5OaEI5 d
grandfather this week, and is without
doubt the youngest looking grandpa
in town. Mr.. Lirette became such
by the advent of a fine daughter in
MIR. and Mrs. Justin E. Theriots
home.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03
Houma Branch sehednle.

MI. G, F, Daigle visited Bay st,
Louis recently.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03

All styles Observing machines repaired
and warranted. Needles, oil, and at
@chments for all machines. At the
Singer office, HOuma, La.
+. L. SPRAGUE, Agent.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03
Broke Into HIS House.

S. lie Quinn, Of Cavendish, VT, was
robbed Of his customary health by inva-
sion Of Chronic Constipation. When DR..
Kings New Life Pills broke into his
house, his trouble was arrested and now
he's entirely cured. They're, guaranteed
to cure. Zoe, at The Fraisse Drug Store.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03
For Sale.

The handsome, modern finished Bis
land residence. The most fertile garden
spot and the most beautiful front and
side yards in Houma. Ample stabling
and clubhouse accommodations. Pleas
antly located upon Barrow Street the
popular resident boulevard of the town.
This very desirable property, consis-
ting Of four lots and tile beautiful resi-
dence thereon, will be sold for cashier on
terms to suit the purchaser,
For particulars apply to- The HOUMA
COURIER.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03

sm Known Eeprpssusaaan
Wholesals Druggist, q
a., says;
ID up With ChoiaTe Nor
E6rmotts Ext. Black
iy CURED With one dose
III itcOr no e5 90 a bot
mend ht.mOtt's Ext
ImedY uit the market
DlnrrhHa. Cholem
"a q sWIF2A
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03
7wenty-eighth Quarterly Statement
THE PEOPLES BANK,
At Honma. ia.
RESOURCES.
At Houma, La

At the close Of business, September Goth,
1903.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03

a. n r. Swift, tho
Of J., N. Murdoch.
Parkers burs, w. Y
was comps stely l8
bus Bought @ BOT . o
berry and yes ON etc
Would nos ba WithQae tt.
tie. and o ~ fet 10.
Blackberry the best 5
for SUMMIT lldL
Gceeoh 81
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03
For Sale.

A 4 acre lot just above Houma on
the right bank of Bayou Terrebonne.
For further particulars apply to,
THE HOuMA COURTRR.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03
For SIG.
FOL SIG.

a lot OF flrniture-will be sold AZ 4
bargain. Apply to, +. DAspi1. o..
Houma la
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-10-03

1, Gabriel Mentegut, Cashier of The PEOPLES
Bank, at Houma, La. do sOlemnly swes r that to
the best of my knowledge and belief the above
statement is true and correct.
G. MONTEGUT,
worn to and subscribed before ME, this LIST.
day of October, A. D., 1903.
d. S. j. c. WURZLDW,
Chief by. ,Cleuk of Court.
Parish Of TerXebonne, L 4
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-07

THAT is why I am interested in going to
Niagara Falls to see how the power is OBJ
tanned and distributed there.
They are from 400 to 420 feet high and a
mile wide. Niagara Falls are half a mile
wide, speaking roughly. and from l5S to 167
feet in height.
THE estimated average horse power of
the Victoria Falls is $4,000. 600, while the es-
tfTuated average horse power of the Mag
ara Falls is 800. 900.
THE Cape to Cairo Railway will reach the
falls in a few months, and the British AS
ISOLATION will meet there at the end of 1905.
a large hotel being erected before then for
the accommodation of the savans who have
accepted the invitation.
THE power from the Victoria Falls will
be distributed from 800 to 800 miles.
There are vast deposits of gold in the
country round about. There are great
stores of copper. lead. zinc and iron to the
immediate north and an inexhaustible coal
supply TO the immediate south.
The Zambesi has been divided by nature
into three sections, the lower river extend
ing from the sea TO the Kabrabasa Rapids,
a distance of about 400 miles: the middle
further 900 miles. and the upper river from,
the falls to the source of the mighty
stream. another 600 or 100 miles.
You have not heard much of these great
falls simply because as yet the number OF
white men who have ever seen them is lin
tied to dozens.
Even the natives fight shy of them; they
dread to approach within miles of them.
David Livingstone was the first white man
to look upon the falls. He discovered them
about the end of 1856. He had heard of
them from the natives. who had asked him
In awestruck tones IL they had smoke tina,
sounded in his country.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-07

making bank usually about i've feet
high.
1t is slow work. hard work. for the ma
chine Is kept running night and day. Tho
men sleep on smaller househoat that
floats right behind the dredgcbnat.
There are few stunps which dredge
cannot remove.
First the dirt Is taken from all Sides
of the obstruction and then one final gouse
is made straight under, whom up comes
stump and root and both are tossed aside.
Sometimes dynamite is used TO loosen TIE
roots, but the greater part of the work
must be done by the dredgeboat.
The cost of digging one of the drainage
bitches varies. Usually it runs from I cents
to 10 cents a cubic yard.
A ditch twenty-five miles long in Stod-
dard County cost sIo,opo.
The assessment is made on the land ac-
coriing to the benefits.
Property owners have from two to TWEEN
ty-two years TO pay off the special tax
which is assessed upon them.
P. L. BURTON