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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29
A FARlERs' TRUST.


lincoln, Neb.. Jan. 24.--The meet
ing here of Nebraska and Kansas
farmers for the purpose Of forming
cooperative grain and live stock
association was called yesterday
evening. A temporary organization
was formed and adjournment taken
to February II, at which time the
permanent organization Of the ASSOC
citation win be completed. Each
county in Nebraska Ia to have .
single delegate. Until that meeting
]. e. Canaday, Of Minden, Neb., will
act as chairman and John Reese, of
Broken Bow, Neb., as secretary. A
meeting Of the temporary committee
will be held two days before the con-
vention and a plan outlined for the
delegates to work upon.
The feature Of yesterdays session
was an address by former Gov. Saw
age, in which he commended trusts
and urged the farmers TO organize
one Of their own.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 2s.-The Iii
nois Central fast passenger train
which left Memphis yesterday for
New Orleans ran into an open switch
at Dempster, four miles south of the
city, telescoping and ditching II
coaches and burying many passen-
gers in the wreck, Engineer Nor
ton, of this city, is known to have
been killed. The negro fireman is
buried beneath the engine. A special
train bearing q corps of physicians
has been dispatched to the scene of
the wreck.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29
CANAL TREATY SIGNED.
The Agreement for the Construction of the
Panama Waterway Signed By Gre
tary Hay And DR.. Herran.

Washington, Jan. 23.-The treaty
between the United States and Colon
bia for the construction Of the Pana-
ma canal by the United States was
signed at Secretary Hays house yes
terday afternoon, Mr.. Hay acting for
the United States and DR.. Herran, the
charge d'aifaires of Colombia, who
had been specially given full powers
to negotiate the treaty, signing in be-
half Of Colombia. The treaty will
have to go to the senate for ratiAca-
ton and 1t is believed it will be
transmitted to that body to-day. It
is stated that details of the agree
ment will not be made public in adj
vance of the transmission Of the
treaty to the senate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29

You never see Monte Carlo referred
to in any of the newspapers of the south
Of France except when somebody has
won II large sum Of money at the tables.
These papers are bribed to insert re-
ports of big gains by players, and to
keep out news Of big losses. The sui.
cides are also not reported for the
same reason. When an English paper
contains disparaging reference to the
place It. is forbidden, for the time, to
be sold in Monaco, and is removed from
the public reading-rooms.--N. Y. Tele-
gram.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29
EXPRESS WRECKED.
A Train Heading for Kansas City
Derailed At Greenfield, No.
The SWITCH HlLICIOUsLY OPENED


Greenfield, Mo-, Jan. 23.-The north
bound express which left Memphis
for Kansas City at 9:15 Wednesday
morning was wrecked four miles
south OF South Greenfield at one
o'clock yesterday morning. The en-
tire train, consisting of baggage car,
mail car, smoker and common coach,
chair car and one sleeper, left the
track and some Of the cars caught
fire. Fred Disher, the engineer, Of
Fort Scott, was killed instantly; Ed
ward Gilbert, of Fort Scott, fireman,
was seriously hurt and several pas
sengers are reported injured. The
wreck was caused, according to the
best information obtainable, by some
ono having maliciously opened the
switch and turned the clearance sig
nal to the engine men.
The point where the wreck occurred
Is just of the trestle and around o
sharp curve. What could have been
the object unless 1t was robbery Of
the wrecked train and injured pas
sengers 10 not known. An attempt
was made at the same point two
weeks ago to maliciously wreck q
train. The train WIS., going at
rapid rate of speed and before the
engineer could see the open switch
the train was upon II and into the
n II 4
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29
A KANSAS CITY MURDER.


Kansas City, No.. Jan. 24.--Marcus
&c. Emanuel, who is thought to be
demented, fired a bullet from 80
caliber revolver into the head of
Thomas Holman, inficting a wound
that proved fatal, as the latter was
leaving EmanuePs boarding house,
1901 Union avenue, last night. Hol-
man was taken in an unconscious and
dying condition to st. Joseph's hos
pital in the police ambulance, and
Emanuel ran direct to No. station
and surrendered to the sergeant in
charge. The men quarreled over the
occupancy of The boarding house
room.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29
Hog and Horse
SALE.
The undersigned will sell Of public
sale at farm ~ miles northeast oil
Abilene, on
wednesday, Feb. 18th,
the following property, tO-wit;
30 Head Thorough
bred Poland China
SoWs and Gifts,
bred for March and April farrow.

bred for March and April farrow.
They are the choice Of our spring
OF 1909 crop Of pigs and are very
large, growthy, heavy boned, nicely
marked, and OF tirst-class breeding.
About half OF the offering were sired
BY Kansas Chief No. 2S260, q son Of
Chief Tecumseh 8rd, and are bred to
Hard to Beat that won third prize at
tho Royal OF Kansas City. Nearly
all the others were sired and by Had
10y I know No. 2l409 q very large,
heavy boned hog and are bred to
Kansas Chief and Hard to Beat. They
are all young and were raised with
the run OF alfalfa pastures and are
very strong and vigorous and should
make Q frst-class lot Of brood sows.
ANY SOW or gilt proving to not be
With pig will be rebred II returned
within 80 days or we deduct 20 per
cant from purchase price, ct option
Of buyers. All complaints must be
made within 80 days after day Of sale.
Crates will DO furnished and every
thing to be shipped will be delivered
70 express office. Whore crates are
mos needed 10 cents will be deducted.
Will also sell
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29
TRADE CONDITIONS.


d
New York, Jan. Bradstreet's
commercial report says: Previously
existing favorable conditions still
rule. Spring trade shows further ex-
psnsion, particularly in dry goods,
such a. linens, wash fabrics, under
wear and hosiery. Clothing, shoes
hardware and hardwood lumber are
active, and the volume of shipments
of spring goods 70 I'LL orders offers
sun another problem for the con-
gested transportation companies to
solve. The snow covering winter
wheat is not uniform, and is, on the
whole, rather scant, but no unusual
deterioration Is reported. Among
manufactured products the strength
of iron and steel is notable. More In
quiry for pig iron is reported by
southern furnaces. In finished prod
ucts cut nails and wire are 81 per
ton higher. Mild weather weakens
the price Of country produce, such as
butter and eggs.
Business failures for the week end
ed with January % number 253,
against 234 last week, 292 In the like
week in 1902, 2s1 In 1901, 252 in 1900
and 245 In 1899.
Wheat, including -four exports, for
the week ended January % aggregate
3,53s,7s7 bushels, against 4,s7s,624
last week. Corn exports aggregate
I, 376,6sa bushels against 2,394,612 last
week..
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29

Denver, COL Jan. 2s.-specials e
the Republican showed that q blizzars
was raging last night from Leadvill'
to the western hne Of Colorado, ON
70 two feet Of snow having falleI
yesterday, which was piled up By .
high Wind Al night Railroads arr
lied up IN many places. A uellurids
and ether points rnoEslidna are re
ported Although. = far a knora
~ loas q If nd my llIlI. tn1n.r.
:. llel-IlI - ..---l.A
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29
ssaf'o5ursscsdf q PSfTh Amboy Doeh,

New York. Jan. 2s.-The Lehigf
Valley Railroad company caused 6
panic among the independent Goa
operators yesterday by placing 8
temporary embargo on their prod
net at the collieries until the con
gestion at the Perth Amboy dock
Of the company is relieved. Thou
sands Of tons, chiefly Independents
coal, have been tied up at the tive
piers Of the railroad in Perth Am
boy. OF all the anthracite the lie
high Valley railroad carries to al
points IS per cent Is independen,
coal. The embargo, which restricti
the number Of cars allotted at thu
mines to the independent operators
applies TO all Of the latter who havs
coal standing here and probably vii
continue several days.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29
site. selected for state buildings.

st. Louis, Jan. 24.-The worlds fair
commission of Minnesota yesterday
selected site for the Minnesota state
building at the Louisiana Purchase
exposition. Gov. VanSant returned
home last night and the other mem
bers of the commission will follow
to-day. Gov. Heard, of Louisiana, and
the other members Of the worlds fair
commission from that state, inspect
ed the site for their state building
yesterday and will return home to-
day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 2S.-Thomal
J. Burgess was shot twice in the
lower right breast yesterday after
noon while in the saloon Of Morris
Sloman, $40 Main street. Philip
Kirk, an ex-policeman, fred the shots,
The shooting grew out Of q long
standing disagreement over the set.
Element of business matter. Bur.
CESS was not badly injured and his
recovery is a matter Of short time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29
Implement Men Elect omo,r..

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. ss.-The
Western Retail Implement, Hardware
and Vehicle Dealers association elect
ed the following officers yesterday
and then adjourned; President, Ed
heeney. of Severance, Kan; vice pres
ident N. d. Robnett, of Columbia,
Mo-; directors, c. G. Cochrane, Of
Plainville, Kan; =. Colladay, Of
Hutchinson, Kan; J. D. Garrison, Of
Carthage, Mo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29
Ds.posasst Ma shoos. Hlm,,,,.

Arkansas City. Kan. Jan. ss.-Jo.
seph T. Smith, grocerymsn, wen.
known over southern Kansas, sho,
and killed himself At Kaw City, Ok.
Smith was engaged IN business here
20 years. Dependency over fnancal
troubles was the cause.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29
SANTA re nu.ner with rUur,,s..

Topeka, Kan, Jan. sS.-The Santa
Fe reports an extraordinary rush to
California by tourists this winter.
The new California limited Is taxed
to its utmost capacity, as is all the
other through trains. Inducements
are made by reduced rates.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29

Mexico, No, Jan. 2s.-The Wells
Vile public school building was en-,
tireIy destroyed BY FIRE yesterday.
An Of the school furniture and the
greater part Of the ehildrens books
we're destroyed. as the FIRE made
rapid headway and gave the pupils
barely time 70 escape IN good order.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29
al.I aaold = Arls.s -, o,,,,,,....

Topeka, Kan, Jan. as.-,Mlss Helen
Gould, Of New York, yesterday noti-
hed he committee that uhs would A.
tend tha international railroad Y. X.
c. A. eonference n thif So April y
% NHF e. frra.s&ni Roosevelt -
a'.t tIIa |rl|Ie1
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29

Kansas City. No, Jan ss-A. r
Mckinney, jailer at police hesdquar-
tern, was ahot and probably fatally
wounded yesterday noon by sylrcs-
Ief HuanIr q 1rnenira man. rhe
1Esr.fnf ocr4rft1 n ~ poles -
aan' r'IoIs 1|I1I an1 hlsrInf q
.|11.I'I a rN4<F
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-11-06

All durable medical and surgical dis.
eases, acute and chronic catarrh. and
Special Diseases of the eye. ear, Nose
and throat, Lur disease, early con-
sumption u, bronchial catarrh.
constj' catarrh. dyspepsia. sick
hef az, stomach and bowel troubles,
rheumatism, neuralgia, sciatica, bright's
disease, diabetes, kidney, liver, bladder,
prostate and female diseases, dizziness.
nervousness, Indigestion, Obesity,
interrupted nutrition, slow growth in
children. and all wasting disease in
adults. Many cases of deafness, Ringing
in the ears, loss Of eyesight, cataract,
erly treated or neglected, can be easily
restored. Determines, club feet, curva-
ture Of the spine, disease Of the brain,
paralysis, epilepsy. heart disease, dropsy,
swelling at the limbs, structure, open
sores, pain in the bones, granular en-
largements and all long standing diseases
properly treated. Young, middle-aged
a1d, old, single or married men and all
who suffer fr'-n 1, t manhood. nervous
debility na,orrhoea, seminal losses,
sey e.ay. ailing memory, weak
ey ..unted development, lack Of
energy, Impoverished blood,
impedm.nts to marriage: also, blood.
and skin diseases, syphilis,
eruptions, hair falling, bone pains.
swelling, sore throat, ulcers, ehscts 81
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weak bach, burning urine, passing ,dr,pe-
too often, gonorrhoea, gleet structure,
receive searching treamtent prompt: re-
lief and cure Tor lite. Az 1
Cancers, Tunors, Golfer, Fistula Piles:
varicocele and enlarged glands with the
lutelY without pain and the loss Of a drop
Of blood, IS one OF his own discoveries,
and isths most really scientific and cer-
tainly sure cure Of the nineteenth
century. No incurable cases taken. Con-5
sultation to these interested. 0l.00.
DR.. REA & Co.
Minneapolis Al,rn. Louisville, Ky
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-11-06
IN COUNTY COURT.
Before the Hon. J. D. Wallace. Judge.
TATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.t
'ts County of peIyyDtNu.

j In COUNTY COURT.
Before the Hon. J. D. Wallace, Judge.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.t
County of PeHrh1na.
In the Matter OF the Estate Of Msrgaret Loom
Or, Deceased.
n. r. shannon, Petitmner,
Gideon B. Loomer, Emma
shannon, MarysM. snsnn,n
~. &. Shannon. and Wi lam i
Shannon, Respnnfi.,t- }$l
81 Citation ilear,i,. prDuf ofWtli.
The state OF Nsri!, i...S.,in L. the above named
Respondents anti. ir::suns interested In the
Estate OF Marg.rf., l.,,tiner. deceased.
You and tarh 81 yam are hereby notified that
81. +. Shannon, the Psntoner herein, hAs 6led
~ Be the Last and Tertanaent OF Harxaret
LOoner, late 81 .,s sMll"f ia. ietie. In the coun
~ OF Pembina Mn,Is.i, North DAkota 5dt.
ceased. With his let 8 ~ Laying nor The atmir.
sion 10 probate o., sai.:s 8. lMent ~ The LAr,
Wll and Testsmsnl..s ~ I, de0eased, and Tor
the issuance oyhfmUi \ .rs tsstamsntiIy ih.r..
ON, and thAtthe ral,t lr. y and the PROFITS OF
said pufpOfted Will aud ~ rment VIII h heard
and duly cORsideresi bys I aS;Ourt q t.iusN
he x7!h Gay y N,,ysn, s, IA 80.
rooms q this Court ~ The g santS tas16
p The City ot csmbisa. C.,l.,. ID. rsnhlns.s III
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Conf sssiors 81 ( Prie1t.

Rev. Jno. S. | Cor, Of Wake, Arkansas,
Whites: .FOr j years 4 suffered from
Yellow Jaundice. 4 consulted number
u physicians md tried allssosts az medi-
cines. but rot @ relief. Then began
me Jus. Of Eiecsric BitteIs and ieel That IL
nm now curedsOt sSdiseas - that had me
II In grasp for ID years. 3, you want q
reiiable medicine for Liver and Liidnsy,
ssonnae. stomach disor zero YsnelSl d.
biiitX gel Electric Bitter. lt = al
sssssi 6y Z. Shaw. tt.s drug niy|
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Board met as per adjournment.
Present Commissioners Sig Sigurdson,
chairman, F c Myrick, Abe Cox and
George Taylor.
q Resolved that they proceed to check
the treasurer's and auditors books up to
the time Of the death Of the late treasurer
w A Murphy.
p Board adjourned until o'clock a m
October 22nd, 1908.
Board met as per adjournment. !.
Same members present. rs
Board proceeded to check books.
Board adjourned until $50 p m.
Board met as per adjournment. Z
Same members present ..
Board proceeded to check books.
Board adjourned until.2 pm October
23rd, 1908. 5 I'M
Board met as per adjournment.
4 Same members present.
Board continued checking books until
5p m, at which time Commissioners los.
eph NORM arrived. Us
On motion duly seconded and carried,
Frank II Anderson was appointed coun-
3 Continued on last page. 4
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: OFFICIAL )
commissioners /:
!: Proceedings:
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES


Pembina, N. D., Oct. 18th, 1903.
!, Board met as pursuant to call of the
county auditor for the purpose of APP
pointing treasurer to fill the vacancy
caused by the death Of w A Murphy,
county treasurer.
Z Present F G Myrick, Geo Taylor, Abe
Cox and Sig Sixur lson.
Resolutions ofrespect and coincidence:
Whereas it has pleased the Great
Architect Of the Universe to remove from
our midst our late county treasurer, Will
lam Alexander Murphy, it is but just shat
fitting recognition OF MS many services
be made.
Whereas we, the Board of County
Commissioners of Pembina County,
North Dakota. OH behalf of the people
OF said county, deem it fitting tribute
to his memory that the following reso ut
ions be spread upon the recorGs Of this
Board.
Therefore, be it resolved, that in the
death of William Alexander Murphy, the
community has lost a genial and public
spirited citizen; the county, one of its
chief public officers; one who could al.
ways be relied upon to perform his dut.
les honestly and lmpartially, and the
county officers have lost an associate
who had endeared himself to them b,
his gentlemanly and affable manners.
Resolved that the heartfelt sympathy
ofthe Board be extended to his bereav
ed wife and family in their affection, anc
that copy of these resolutions be en-
crossed and submitted to the wife Of the
deceased,
Board adjourned until 2 p m.
Board met as per adjournment.
Same members present.
10 the Honorable Board of County Com
missioners, Pembina County.
Gentlemen: Upon hearing OF the deaf.
OF county treasurer W. ~ Murphy, thr,
county auditor Swain 'l,horwaldson, 4.
consulted with states attorney Bryniolf
son as to the status Of the .treasurer's OF
fce, states attorney giving it AS his opin
ion that the deputy was not authorize,
by law to continue as deputy treasure
and advised that the Office be kept opel
during business hours to receive taxes
but that no money be paid out, and tina
the county auditor, Thorwaldson, shoult
have supervision OF the Office until
treasurer was duly appointed and quail
fied. Acting upon the advice OF tn,
states attorney, I asked county audlto
Thorwaldson to take supervision of tn,
Office and carry out the recommendation
OF the states attorney.
| Signed: F. c. Myrick.
On motion the above report was con
frmed by this board. This special meet
ing adjourned until Wednesday,, Ootobe
2lst, 1908.
Minutes read and approved.
| SIG. SIGURDSON,
| Chairman
Attest:
SWAIN rHoRMALDsoN.
| Auditor
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Grace Church. Psmbina.

EvERY sUNDAY-school 1s O'Clock, Even-
day evenings ct 1850. w. WArsoN, Rector.
st. Vincent.
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Peuntina Chapter NE. Al, Order
Eastern Star.
Meets in Masonic Hall LIST and Bird Wednesdays
of each month. Visiting membere cordially in
vited ELF ,RETA HARVEY, w. NJ.
EMILY r. QUACKENBySH, Sec'y.
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D~x1~s of 1Eonor.
Meets every Second and Fourth Wednesday.
MRS. W. j. KNEKsHAw, MRS. NJ. J.SwITzER
C.ofH. Recorder.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-05
HEART DISEASE AND WORRY
overexertion, Either Physician Oh
Mental, Endangers Life In Case
of Cardiac Trouble.

The influence or mental emotion OF
the heartbeat needs no special proof
An our everyday experiences Wher
the organ is healthy the palpitation Is
the ordinary response to an extrt
stimulus and Is necessarily transient
In duration. In confirmed cardiac dis
ease in shich the valves are damagec
or the heart walls dilated and weak
ened. there is often great danger &c
life by oyerexeruon. either physical
or mental 1t is the decree and con
tinuousness of excitement which thus
work so disastr0usly.
The young sehool-teacher Of Green.
point who ieil dead al the end of his
first day IS duty is a, case IN point, says
The New York Herald. tie was evil
emily oyerwrought with anxiety, and
his crippled heart was unable 10 bean
the constant strain Unlike mer
muscular exertion, the mental excit-
ability was beyond control, especially
when the new environment was the
persistent disturbing element. This
happens sometimes in the pulpit, oD
The lecture platform, and even before
the footlights. Numerous examples
have been noted from time to time
The preventives are in the line OF
avoiding all oyerexcitement and OF
needing all ominous warnings. This is
most difficult obviously with mental
emotions, as they are not always UNI
der the control of the will. The man
with a weak heart who is running foI
a train is compelled to stop in time foi
want of breath and thus remove the
exciting cause of his palpitation, but
continual and profound mental per-
turbation is, alas. too often beyond his
ken. Alasi there was no one neal
the poor teacher to tell him not to
marry
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-05

Strange 70 relate, more people live to
be centenariaus in warm countries than
IN cold ones.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-05
THE SUTHERLIN HOME.
Substantial Mansion Mt Danvfiie, Va,
which Was Confederacy's
Last Capital.

The recent serious illness of Mrs. JEFF
ferson Davis has had the effect of Great
ing much interest in the history of the
confsderacy Mrs. Davis is one of very
few now alive who were closely con-
nected with the confederate govern
ment. The history of Danville as seat
Of the confederate government, which
is recalled by the mention of Mrs. Davis
name, has a unique interest On Sun
day, April 2, 1865, Gen. Lee, in command
of the forces defending Richmond. noti-
fed President Davis that the main line
Of his defenses had been broken; that
it would not be judicious for him to at
tempt to longer hold the fertilization
guarding the city and that 1t would be
advisable for the government to eva
cuats simultaneously with him. The
government, therefore, went south in
the only direction open to 1t.
The party stopped at Danville because
there were fewer federal troops near
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-05
DESERT NOW A GARDEN.
Southwestern Colorado Redeemed by
Irrigation--Fine Crops Raised
Land Once Barren.

The popular be,ief. dating back for SO
years, that the slopes Of the Rockies and
the intervening valleys were fit for moth
Ing but mining enterprises and would
never be of agricultural value would be
severely shaken if the old-time pessi-
mists could travel for a week through
this portion of the San Juan country,
says a Durango (Col) dispatch. For
many miles in all directions fiourishing
fields are literally poisoning like the
summer rose. All of the cereals do well
In the neighborhood and the root crops
are of the finest quality. Irrigation,
which has done so much for other sec
tons of the formerly unproductive west,
has worked wonders in this part OF Col
orado and the possibilities of irrigating
bitches, fed by the inexhaustible SHOWS
Of the mountains, are just beginning to
be fully understood Considerable cap
ttal will be invested in irrigating works
In this country during the next two
years.