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The Imperial press., 1904-04-02
IMPERIAL

Ladies' muslin underwear at Var neys'. If
 Mrs. T. F. Banta is spending several days in Los Angeles.
 Varney Bros. sell for cash, conse- quently sell cheapest. If
 Window shades, mattresses and spring cots at Varneys'. If J. D. Huston is building asmall house on his farm southeast of town.
 For rent-A store building 20x30 feet. Inquire at Miller's drug store. If
 Mr. and Mrs. Earl Heber are home from weeks visit in Los Angeles.
 l.. E. Cooley's school in Calexico dis trict closed last Friday for the year.
 Lost-Gold ring with quartz setting; $1 reward for return to Press office. If
 Jacob Meadows is building an adobe house on his ten acre tract west of town.
 Galvanized iron work, copper and tin work, plumbing and pipe fitting at Clark's.
 All kinds of water and dairy tanks made to order Satisfaction guaranteed at Clark's. Another large shipment of the swell lest hats in town received this week and still another consignment coming. Mrs. White 50
 For Sale-Eighty acres land, 50 shares water stock. Relinquishment. H. N Dyke, Imperial, Cal. 4Otf Ten carloads of lumber have arrived in town for the new structure at Sharp's, which will be put in at once.
 E. E. Forester is home from trip to Santa Maria, Santa Barbara county. He is preparing to build residence on his farm.
 If there is any land or business prop erty that you wish to buy or sell you will be satisfied by calling on Shapard & Burke. If
 Rev. J. F. Beebee of New York will preach at CIlo Ldll, iOT hcE. II. V. MuI- len, Sunday morning and night. The public is cordially invited.
 A box social and tacky party for the benefit of the school library will be given at the public hall Saturday even- ing Everybody invited.
 Mrs. White has on display all elegant line of shirt waists, shirt waist suits, skirts, children's dresses, etc., at prices that cannot be duplicated. 5O
 Conductor Laudenslager has set an example by putting neat fence about his lot on the corner of Sixth and H streets, to protect trees which he IS planting.
 Cocopah Indians have been more numerous in town the last week than for months. Even our old friends Sport, Pete and the rest have not been seen here for many moons.
 The post office having moved out we now have more room and time to wait on customers promptly, and have the
The Imperial press., 1904-04-02

FOR ENCHANGE-FIVE ACRES OF orange grove, half mile from Upland, Cal, for Imperial land. c. A. Shone- man, Upland, Cal.
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NJ E A 7 !!
On Cold Storage.

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open.
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urge upon cur friends o. take their
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serve you again. To those storing
meat for the first time. We would 81.
fer 10 our friends-N0ur NeiEh.
bOrs-who are -o well satisfied uiih
our past faithful service.
The same price viii prevail a. here
tofore, namely: one cent pr mouth
or part Of a month.
Responsibility against los 90 dam
age by fire will BE- assumed in the
value of six cents per pound, and 60
this we will make a chaWe ~ io
cents periOO lbs. or fraction thereof
FLORIDA PICKING AND ICE 60
per srNoS BESJAHIy,
See. AMI Troas.
HERMAN BENJAMIN. Mgr.
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Mrs. J. J. Hall and Mrs. II. E.
Disoway, of Greensboro, S. c., are
visiting the family of their relatives,
Major and Mrs. T. c. Hall.
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Mrs. D. VI. Smith, who has been
visiting relatives at her old home in
Orange, Va, for a couple of months,
returned home Wednesday. She was
accompanied by her aunt, MRS. Han
nah Bell, who has been in Virginia
all SIMMER. Mrs. Bell viii remain in
Ocala for the winter.
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Hon. c. VI. Brown formerly of this
city and who still retains his citizen
ship here came up from Miami Tues
day afternoon TO cast his vote.
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Washington, D. c., Nov. s, 200 p.
m.-After the election returns clearly
indicated the result President ROose-
welt issued the following statement:
81 am deeply sensible of the. honor
done me by the American people in
thus expressing their confidence in
what have tried to do. appreciate
to the fullest the solemn responsibility
this cofidence imposes upon me and
shall do all that in my power lies not
to forfeit it, and shall observe the
wise custom which limits the tenure
of Office to two terms. Under no
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ROOSEVELT AND FAIRBANKS.
From Wednesdays Daily.

New York, Nov. s, $50 p. m.-The
Brooklyn Eagle, which has staunchly
supported the democratic ticket
throughout the campaign, comedies
| that the national licked is elected and
the republican nominee for governor
is also elected.
The New York World and also the
American concede the state to the
republicans by big majorities. This
makes the New York house of repre-
sentatives republican by about thirty.
Boston, Nov. S, $50 p. m.-Doug-
lass, the democratic nominee for gov
ernor of Massachusetts,, is a sure
winner says the Herald and the
Globe.
The state goes for Roosevelt by
70, 900, but Douglass, the democratic
shoe candidate for governor is elect
ed by $4,000.
New York, Nov. s, 9p. MT is
conceded by national democratic
headquarters in this city that that
Roosevelt has carried every doubtful
state.
The New Yor Sun says the state
republican majorities will be larger
than they were in 1900.
Chicago, Illinois, Nov. s, S:45 p.
m.-Over one hundred city precincts
have been heard from and the in
dications are that Chicago viii go
republican by over $4,000.
Debs, the socialist candidate for
president, will, it is estimated, get
over AZ, 900 votes in the state.
Harrison says it looks like a land
slide for Roosevelt, but has hopes
that Cook county will 60 democratic.
Concord, n. H., Nov. S.-Returns
from twenty towns show large re-
publican gains.
Louisville, KY, Nov. S.-Reports
coming in slow, but show democratic
gains. Election of state democratic
ticket almost certain.
Portland, Maine, Nov. Sixty
towns give Roosevelt 1877, Parker
6s62, showing a net gain over last
election for the republicans.
Baltimore, Nov. s-Roosevelt ST.
$50, Parker 97,1O6. The Baltimore
Evening News claims that Parker has
carried the city by 10000.
New Haven, Conn.,, Nov. S-The |
claim that they have car
ried the state by $4,000.
New York, Nov. S, 9:45-The Jour-
nal claims that the democrats have
carried Illinois, West Virginia and
Wisconsin. 1t says that the demo-
Gratis dispute the republican plurali-
ties in all these states.
Raleigh, n. c., Nov. S-Returns
{ ON first, second, fourth and fifth
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Messrs. Maurice Strauss and j.
Starr Sternberger have renowned
the wand as election astrologers.
They were hit hard and at the
eleventh hour.
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Parkersburg, w. Va, Nov. s-Esti-
mates show Roosevelt's majority &C =
900; republican governor $4,000. All
republican congressman elected.
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Mrs. Frank L. Watson has returned
home from visit of several weeks
with her mother, Mrs. DR.. Leake, in
Jacksonville.
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Oyster Bay, Nov. s-The following
reply to Judge Parker's telegram of
cOngratulation was wired immediate
ly upon its receipt: 4 thank you
for your congratulations. Signed:
TheodOref Roosevelt"
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Dover, Del. Nov. sit il estimated
that the state has gone republican bY
$4,000. This means that senator
Addicks will be- returned % Tire
United States senate.
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Chicago, Nov. S, 1000 p. m.-The
democratic state central committee
admit that Roosevelt has carried the
state by handsome majority.
The republican state central COM
mittee claims that Roosevelt has car
ried Cook county in which Chicago is
! located by 10000, and the state by
100000; with practically the same vote
for republican candidate for COVER
nor.
Hartford, Conn.,, Nov. 8, 1000 p.
m.-The returns at this time show
slight republican gains. Bryan car
ried New Haven il 1900 by about TO-
600, while Hartford went republican
by nearly 10000.
Cincinnati, Ohio, -;ov. s, 9:45 p. m.
-EighC city precincts sic Parker
439, Roosevelt 3J1. IN i9.0 the same
precincts stood 464 democratic and
202 republican votes, thus showing
slight republican gain.
New York, Nov s, 1000 p. m.-The
New York World estimates that
Roosevelt will have 325 electoral
votes; Parker 151.
New Haven. Conn.,, Nov. s, 10 80 p.
m.-The Register, an independent
newspaper, claims that Connecticut
will give Roosevelt a majority of
over q, ZOO.
New York, Nov. s, 1O:3O-One thou
sand and sixty-three election dis
tricts out of 1924 in New York state
outside of the city of New York, give
Roosevelt PAL, 1856; Parker Isl, 427.
indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 8.-One
hundred and sixty precincts in Marion
county, which includes this city,
gives Roosevelt 1877, Parker 8,846.
Louisville, KY, Nov. S.-Parke's
plurality in this city is 1925 more
than Bryan received in 1900.
Wheeling, w. Va, Nov. S.-Roose-
veIt's gain is estimated to be per
cent. over McKinley's vote in 1900.
New York, Nov. s, 1I:30 p. NJ
The following message was sent to
President Roosevelt late this evening
from Esopus: "To the President: The
people by their votes have emphati-
cally approved your administration,
and 1 congratulate you. Signed:
Alton B. Parker"
St. Paul, Mimi, Nov. s, HOO p.
Scattering returns from various
parts of the state show Roosevelt
running strongly ahead, republicans
estimating his plurality at $4,000.
Democrats concede 10000 majority.
St. Louis, Mo-, Nov - Dem ocrat-
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Jackson, Miss, Nov. S.-Returns
show that between 5000 and 10000
votes cast in opposition to the demo-
cratic party, but the majority for
Parker will be over $4,000.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Holder, who
came up from Dulnellon Tuesday
morning returned Wednesday after
noon. They were guests at the Ocala
House during their visit.
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Mr.. B. S. Weathers was up from
Floral City spending a few days with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. A.
Weathers.
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Butte, Mont, Nov. S--Returns in
dictate that the state will 60 for
Roosevelt.
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MrJandIMrs. Norman Kerr return
ed 10 Lake Weir Wednesday after
noon after spending a few days with
Mr.. and MrsIDavid S. Woodrow.
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Mr.. Alma Pope returned home
Tuesday afternoon from probes
sional visit TO Jacksonville.
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Hon. &. NJ. Brown, who came up TO
cast his vote in the election Tuesday
returned 10 his home at Miami We'd
nesday afternoon.
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Miss Kibbie DeVane, of Savannah,
Ga, is the charming guest of Miss
Violet Silva at her home, Estelle
street. Miss DeVane will remain for
the fair.-Tampa Tribune.
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After voting on Tuesday Mr.. ]. H.
Livingston, jr., and Mr.. j. L. Smoak
went on a hunt near Cater on the
Withlaeoochee river and brought
back a fine buck Wednesday.
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Mr.. Beniie weathers, who came up
20 vote i'm the election Tuesday, re-
turned 10 Floral City Wednesday
afternoon.
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Mr.. Adam L. Eichelberger has
returned home from a pleasant visit
to Tampa, st. Petersburg and other
places on the West coast.
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Mr.. John w. Martin, of Savannah,
q popular young travelling man has
been in Ocala for several days past.
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Mr.. Holtzclaw and Miss Annie De-
Long returned tofCandler Tuesday
afternoon after a brief visit in TINS
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Montgomery, Ala, Nov. s-All the
democratic congressional candidates
elected. Parker carries state by over
80, 900.
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Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. s
Roosevelt's plurality in this state will
reach 5000.
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Baltimore, Md, Nov. s-With four
precincts missing and two ia dispute,
this city gives Parker BPS majority.
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Miss Julia Whitfield, of Dunedin
who has been the-guest of Mrs. Julia
palmer and family for a few days.
,eft wednesday for Jacksonville and
ouincy 70 visit::relatives and friends
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Beginning Sunday, Nov. 18th, the
Atlantic Coast Line railway will in
auguarate the parlor car service on
trains 80 and rs from Jacksonville to
St. Petersburg.
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Mr.. q. b. Howse went down TO
Kissimmee Tuesday afternoon 70
look after his cattle ranch.
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Providence, R. l., Nov. s.-This
state went republican by about 49,
600. The house of representatives
will be republican thus insuring the
return to the United States senate of
Senator Aldrich.
Congressman Garvin, democrat,
has been reelected.
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Mr.. ]. wICrosbyshas just recelv-
cd a handsome new surrey anu liOise''
Itisan extremelyIpretty turnout
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Mr.. s. H. Gaitskin returned to his
home at Mcintosh "Wednesday AFTER
q short business visit in this city.
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New Orleans, Nov. S-Democrats
have carried the state by good ma
jority. Seven democratic congress-
men elected.
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Miss Pauline Nixon, of Williston,
A. visiting her sister, Mrs. Z. }.
Phillips.
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DesMoines, Ia, Nov. Sit is be-
lieved that the republican ma Gritty in
this state will reach 10000.
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Trenton, n. J. Nov. S.-Roosevelt's
plurality will reach 1920.
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The next attraction at the Opera
House viii be 1.-The Gambler s
Daughter on the 21st.
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Capt. W. b. Watson, of Jackson
vile. D. I'm Ocala on a visit to his son,
Mr.. Prank L. Watson.
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Grand Forks, y. D., Nov. S-ROose-
velt's majority in North Dakota is
estimated at $4,000.
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circumstances will I again be- can
didate for the nomination.
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Mr.. Norman Kerr, is up from Lake
Weir and is the guest of Mrs. ID. 8
Woodrow and=NIiss Woodrow for a
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Mr.. ]. G. Parham, of Oxford, was
in theEcity Wednesday. He came to
see his wife and little daughter, the
latter Ibeing here for medical treat
..,ov-%
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In order 10 insure promrt delivery
of shipments by freight or eErrtss
please be careful b. addross us Iia.
pkg. & Ice CO., Ocala fla.
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Mrs. b. Frost is in Palatka, where
she is the guest of her daughter, Mrs.
Herbert Crook.
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Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. S-Chair-
man Taggart telegraphed congratula-
tions to Chairman Cortelyou tonight
on the results.
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Columbus, Ohio, Nov. Sat 1890
Chairman Dick has issued a bulletin
that republican plurality in Ohio
would not be less than 1880.
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Prices Of remnants at Masters will run
from ioe TO $3.50. Come on Friday and
look at them. - 20 It
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cst.sn ans wool remnants in a. the
ssr,rshle weights a. Masters. Friday.
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Watertown, S. D., Nov. S-Roose-
welt $4,000, Parker 10000, Watson 49,
900.
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PARKER AND DAVIS.

congressional districts show demo
cratic landslide.
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ic and republican state committees
admit that Roosevelt has carried the
state.
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sERA ELIzEsETz HARRIS. L3:al Zaitor
HAPPENINGS ABOUT TOWN.

r-.ssy. TIE ii.h. At Masters. Remnants
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Raleigh, N. c., Nov. S-Returns
{ ON first, second, fourth and fifth
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St. Louis, Mo-, Now Dem ocrat :
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Louisville, KY, Nov. S.-Parke's
plurality in this city is 1925 more
than Bryan received in 1900.
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Wheeling, w. Va, Nov. 8.-Roose-
velt's gain is estimated to be per
cent. over McKinley's vote in 1900.
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st. Paul, Mimi, Nov. s, Hoo p.
m.-Scattering returns from various
parts of the state show, Roosevelt
running strongly ahead, republicans
estimating his plurality at $4,000.
Democrats concede 10000 majority.
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Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 8.-One
hundred and sixty precincts in Marion
county, which includes this city,
gives Roosevelt 1871, Parker S,846.
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New York, Nov. 5, y:45-Ihe Jour-
nal claims that the democrats have
carried Illinois, West Virginia and
Wisconsin. 1t says that the demo-
Gratis dispute the republican plurali-
ties in all these states.
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New Haven. Conn.,, Nov. s, 10 80 p.
m.-The Register, an Independent
newspaper, claims that Connecticut
will give Roosevelt a majority of
over %. 900.
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New York, Nov. s, 1O:30-One thou
sand and sixty-three election dis
tricts out of 1924 in New York state
outside of the city of New York, give
Roosevelt PAL, 1856; Parker Isl, 427.
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New Haven, Conn.,, Nov. 8-The
republicans claim that they have car
ried the state by 5000.
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New York, Nov s, 1000 p. m.-The
New York World estimates that
Roosevelt will have 325 electoral
votes; Parker 151.
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Louisville, KY, Nov. S.-Reports
coming in slow, but show democratic
gains. Election of state democratic
ticket almost certain.
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Concord, n. H., Nov. 8.-Returns
from twenty towns show large re-
publican gains.
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few days.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1904-02-17

nave pNNn NNouhUAlNhef nelNeN
moments, her heart swelling, her eyes
filling with the sense OF that injustice
harder TO bear than any other form OF
wrong. She was going away when
madame returned To her and some
thing In her eyes went TO the heart OF
the older woman.
Il have been thoughtless Cornelia,
selfish | dare say. but DO not wish TO
be So Tell me, my dear what has
happened Did you quarrel with
George Hyde? And pray what was it
about2"
I'VE never had one word OF any
kind. but words Of affection. He
wrote and asked me n he could come
and see my father about our marriage,
on certain night / answered his
letter with all the love that was In
my heart for him, and told him 10
come and see my father that very
night He never came lie mover sent
rue the least explanation. lie never
wrote 10 me, or spoke TO me again"
III what you have told me be So
and believe Il is-then ! say Lord
George Hyde is an intolerable seoun-
drel."
Il would rather not hear him spo-
hen OF In that way"
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1904-02-17
FRAUDS IN A BALE OF HAY.
Frauds in Watch Cases.

According 20 an article in the Cincinnati
Commercial, a ffty-One pound stone was
recently found In that city secretod In a
bale OF hay OF eighty pounds.
This "a not as bad AS finding a lump OF
lead OF nearly one-half che weight OF tho
solid gold w0tch case secrotod Ia the CEN
Ter OF the case.
Gold watch cases are sold by weight,
mi no one can SEQ whore this lead is So
erected until the springs OF the case are
taken out and the lead will bo found So
areted behind them
These cases are made by companies who
profess 10 BE- honest hut furnish the means
10 the dishonest 10 rob the public 10 Is
not pleasant for anyone 10 lind that he has
Rugged lump Of lead In his watch case.
Another trick the makers Of spurious
solid gold watch cases Is 10 stamp the case
"U. s. Assay Tho United States does
not stamp any article made out Of gold
and silver except coin, and the falyir, by
using this stamp, wants 10 make tho public
believe that the government had something
20 do with the stamping or guaranteeing
the finencss OF watch cases
Another trick Of the watch falir Is "a
advertise a watch described ns "a solid gold
filled watch with twenty or twenty-five
year guarantee. These watches are gen.
orally sent q. q, ID and II the purchaser
has paid for the watch he iinds that Tho
Company which guaranteed the watch b
wear Is not IN existence.
The riiampdeu Watch Company
OF Carton, Ohio, who are constantly az.
posing these frauds. will furnish Tho
names or the manufacturers who are 10
This questionable business.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1904-02-17

The Canadian government has Is.
sued census bulletin, which gives
statistics as 10 agriculture in Alberta.
Assiniboia and Saskatchewan. which
united comprise the Northwest terri.
tory. The total area OF these terri.
tories is i90.s63.1l7 acres. OF this
area 1893 per cent is unlmproved
Field crops. exclusive OF hay, occupy
SO per cent OF the improved land, but
only a fair beginning has been made
with fruit trees and vegetables. The
area OF land In wheat oats, barley,
rye. corn. peas. potatoes and other
field roots In 1891 was i94.773 acres.
an increase In decade OF 1913 per
cent