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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26

The Sedalia Capital is seeing the
light too: Some of the score keep
ers in the Missouri Valley league
towns have been in the habit of call
ing everything that goes into the field
q hit if the home team does it. Fat
tening the assist column is another
favorite pastime of the scorekeepers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
KANSAS NEWS.
Mrs. Susie Matteson of Abilene
Wants Her Freedom.
Her Husband Also Takes Action
for a Divorce.
A CHARGEOF CRUELTY.
Wife Charges Her Husband
With Beating Her.
Says He Is Worth $4,000 and
She Supports Him.

Abilene. July 2s.-Mrs. Susie Matte
son, wife of David Matteson filed
through her attorney, s S. Smith, an
answer to her husbands petition for
q divorce. 1t covers three pages OF
typewriter material Among other
things her answer says:
First-She admits she was married
to Mr.. Matteson Aug 1, 1902, but de-
mics all other allegations.
Second-She denies all allegations
except that her son Fred Dodson lives
with them but says that this was
agreed to by Mr.. Matteson.
Third-She says Mr.. Matteson has
been guilty of extreme cruelty; on sew
eral occasions he has called her
liar and vile names, has called her
son vile names and accused her OF
bad deeds which were false She says
that about two weeks ago Mr. Mat
teson sat on the porch OF the mouse
with shot gun near at hand 10 IN
timidate and frighten her; that July
he viciousIy bit her on the arm, so
injuring her that a PHYSICIANS services
were and still are necessary; that he
has called her profane and vulgar
names and on July 20 kicked her'
pulled her hair and choked her
She says she has in addition to car
ing for the house MIXED IL to IA
cows daily and sold the milk, thereby
providing necessary groceries, table
linen and underclothes for Mr.. Mat
teson and that during all their mar
ried life he has not given her to ex-
coed S25. She says her husband has
refused to talk to her though she was
at all times willing to converse on
any subject that he desired
She says she owns the farm on
which they live and two-thirds of the
personal property though it is in Mr..
Matteson's name. This she asks as
permanent alimony. She says Mr..
Matteson is worth $4,000 and she
asks during the tendency of this ac-
ton $50 a month and SIS suit money |
and any additional sums necessary |
and exclusive control and possession of
the farm. She also asks a divorce, !
$4,000 cash and an attorneys fee of |
$3.50, restoration of her former name, |
Susie DodsOn, and a restraining order |
prohibiting Mr.. Matteson from dispos- |
ing of any of his property until the |
case is settled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
Target Shooting at Fort Riley.

Junction CITY, Kas-, July 26.-The
preliminary shooting in the cavalry
competition of the northern division
commenced at Fort Riley Monday but
was delayed most of the day on ac-
count of rain. Two hundred and 800
There are ninety-one competitors in
this shoot and los in the pistol COM
petition, which commences at the close
of the carbine competition. The rec
ord shooting will commence Wednes-
day The national shoot will be held
in August, but the date of its COM
mencement has not been ordered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
Racing at Chicago.

1, won the July selling stakes at Haw-
thorne leading from f1ag-fall to I'm
ish and having length to spare over
Huzzah. Warte NIGHT finished third
a length behind Huzzah. The stake
was worth $3.50 to the winner. HUI
zah came from far back in the rear
in the final quarter and was gaining
at every jump, but could not get in
front of the winner.
Subpoenas were served on all the
turf writers at the track summoning
them to appear before the grand jury
tomorrow to give evidence as to gam
bling at Hawthorne.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26

Wichita, Kas., July 26.-Frank Will
son, a hneman in the employ of the
Wichita Electric Light company. fell
headlong from the top of an electric
light pole in this city Monday. While
fixing some dead wires he came in
contact with a live wire carrying a.
voltage of 1900. Before he was
thrown from the r platform by the
force of the shock he was burned.
Luckily his trousers caught on a cross
arm half way down the pole. There
he hung suspended until assistance
arrived. Wilson wis unconscious
when taken down. He was not dan
gerouSly injured
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
Rain at Reading.

Reading, Kan, July ga steady
rain fell here Monday afternoon and
evening. 1t was much needed and
will be worth hundreds of dollars to
the farmers, as crops were already
showing the effects of the dry weather
of the last week. Upland corn is
making a rapid growth and grass is
heading nicely, promising a good sec
ond crop. Prairie hay is unusually
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
New Oil Wen Near Toronto.

Toronto. Kas., July 26.-Davidson
and Roxburgh, of Corsicana, Tex
brought in Sprankle we'll No. IL Mon
day, and it is a good producer. The
well was shot in the afternoon and
shows up favorably with the other
wells in the field. Oil sand was found
at about LOO feet. The we'll is about
eighty rods from the Sample oilers
More holes will be put down on this
farm The new well is just over the
Greenwood county line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
Suicide at Ennnn.

Mcpherson, Kas.. July 26.-While
Mrs. William Baerg was preparing
breakfast in their home at Inman Mr..
Baerg took a strap and fastening it
TO bedpost hanged himself. When
Mrs. Baerg went to the bedroom to
call him she found his body. No one
Is able to assign cause for the deed.
Mr. Baerg was a man of fewer than
thirty years, and leaves a wife and
two small children Five years ago
he moved to Inman from a farm and
bought a livery stable. He sold this
recently and has since been engaged
In stock breeding.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
Night Was Her Terror.

ct would cough nearly all night. long,
writes Mrs, Charles Applegate of Alexan-
dria Ind, land could hardly get any
sleep / had consumption so bad that if
I walked a block | would cough frightful-
" and spit blood, but, when all other
medicines failed. three 800 bottles of
DR.. Kings New Discovery wholly cured
me and 1 gained So pounds" It's abso-
iutelv~ guaranteed to cure coughs, colds
la grippe, bronchitis and all throat and
lung troubles. Price SOC and s1.O0 Trial
bottles free at Arnold Drug Co., 81 n.
Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
McGovern in Great Shape.

New York, July 26.-Terry McGovern
has joined his brother Hughey at his
training camp at Esterly, Pa, to put
the finishing touches in the young
ster's training for his battle with
Frankie Neil, the bantam champion
which will be decided in the Quaker
City next Wednesday, Hughey has
been under the care of Dannie Dough-
erty and the little fellow has rounded
the brother of the famous Brooklyn
terror into great shape.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
Buriington Wnterworks to -CIose.

Burlington. Kan, July 26.-The
Burlington Waterworlxs company has
announced that it Will close its plant
here in sixty days. 1t is announced
that the plant does not pay expenses
and that Harris & Co. of Chicago, who
have been furnishing the deficit, refuse
to do SO any longer. 1t is bonded for
$4,000 and has other outstanding in
debtedness. There is a strong senti-
ment here for municipal ownership
and a possibility that the city may buy
the plant if the price is low enough.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
]. R. Respess, Purchase.

Lexington, KY, July 26.-J B. Res
pess, owner of Dick Welles, has bought
of Milton Young, McGrathiana Stud,
the yearling chestnut colt by imp. The
Friar, dam Claret Cup, by imp. Ben
Strome for S156O. The colt has been
shipped to Respess' winter training
ground, near Cincinnati, where the
yearling members of this powerful rae
ing stable will be broken this year. w.
H. Sayres, of Chicago, has bought of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
LAYING Pipe Line Near PaoIa.

Paola, Kas., July 26.-W. w. Strick-
Ter, financial agent, and David Stew
art, superintendent of the Prairie Pipe
Line company, owned by the Standard
Oil company, have opened a tempo
connected by wire and they do all
business by telegraph. A camp was
esta blished north of town and a gang
of about fifty men put to work lay
ing the pipe line toward Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
Death OF Judge Kfngsbury.

Burlington. Kan. July 26.-Judge Bur
ton l. Kingsbury died at his home. here
Judge Kingsbury was one Of the early
settlers of Coffey county and pre- empted
the townsfte of Burlington in 1859 He
took an active part in the county seat
troubles here in the early days. He
served a number of years as probate
judge and had been a representative in
the legislature, a regent of the Agricul-
tural college and clerk of the district
court. The funeral will be held today in
charge of the Masons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
Found Stolen Abstract BOOKS

Lakin, Kan, July 26.-The stolen
abstract books of Thorpe & Louck
have been recovered and returned to
their owners. They were found buried
in the sand hills five miles from town.
County Attorney Thorpe had filed
complaint and a father and son of
Hartland were arrested. but after the
books were returned the complaint
was dismissed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
On Charge of Embezzlement.

Troy. Kan, July ga. r. Graves
of this place, who was arrested in Por-
tai. n. D., last week. charged with en-
bezzling funds to the amount of 1925
from the Rasmus DetrickSon estate,
was arraigned in Justice Smiths court
Monday. Graves waived a preliminar
hearing and his bond was fixed at
$4,000. He was unable to give bond
and is now in Jail here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
Brown County Wheat Light.

Hiawatha, Kan, July 26.-New
wheat is being brought in by the farm
ers. A few of those who threshed
before the recent heavy rains have
wheat which will grade No. =, testing
SO and so pounds to the bushel. but
the majority of the wheat will be
quite poor. 1t will hardly average IL
bushels to the acre in Brown county
and will grade about No. g.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
Racing at St. Louis.

a mile in 1:39%, one-quarter of a
second above the track record, when
he won the fourth race at the fair
grounds. Just So and Old Stone were
allowed to show the way to the stretch
turn, where First Mason came on and
won very easily.
Six Shooter ran a sparkling race in
the fifth, getting off last he won by
five lengths in 1:40 fiat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26

Cincinnati, July 26.-Five of the regu-
lars made net gain of so points in
batting during the past week and four
others dropped - The margin is help
full. Fred Odwell jumped q points
with Seymour right behind him cinch-
ing Is. Harry Do1an added one. Joe
Kelley seven and Orville Woodruff six
TheI losses were Schlei 10.Peltz one and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
Racing at New York.

New York, July 26.-Mud runners
had an inning at Brighton Beach on
a track fetlock deep in mud. Three
favorites won. Graceful, at IL to 1,
captured the Sea Gull stakes at six
furlongs. Ishlana made the running
to the. stretch. where Graceful moved
out and won by two lengths from Mar
NEE. Possession, the heavily played
second choice, was interfered with soon
after the start. but finished third
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26

Salina. Kan, July 26.-Randolph
Hinnen of Holton was arrested here as
a deserter from the United States
army. Before enlisting Hinnen was a
lawyer. 1t is alleged that he deserted
the army in Fort Sill, Okla. Hinnen
has marked resemblance to William
j. Bryan. both in facial features and
fiuency of speech.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
Western Rural Carriers.

Washington, July 26.-The follow
ing rural free delivery carriers have
been appointed:
Indian erritory-Miami, regular,
Harry X Hubbard; substitute, Erastus
H. Hubbard.
Kansas-Pratt, regular Samuel ID.
Clark; substitute, Sloan B. Bell. Wood
ston, regulars, Levi A. Downing, Leon
ard A. McIntyr; substitutes, George
w. Downing, Walter H. Jones.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26

Higgins and corcerahE each four. Their
balances are brought up to date and
include both of the Saturday mat
inee. Odwen is now but four points
excelled him in. fielding, 1866 to 1873, a
little difference of only SO points in the
new regulars favor. Tom Walker has
gained the rank of the Reds premier
pitcher, although he has worked in few
er games than any of the quintet save
Ewing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
Union Pacific Worlds Fair Rates.

Union Pacific will sell round trip
tickets to st. Louis and return at fol-
lowing low rates: Fifteen day tickets,
every day to Nov. 80. good to return
Is days, $11.40; sixty day tickets,
every day to Nov. 20, good to return
so days $12.70: Season tickets, every
day to Nov. 15, good up to Dec. Is,
$500.
Illustrated guide to Worlds Fair
free on application to J. c. Fulton.
Depot Agent. F. A. Lewis, City Agent,
525 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
This Hello Girl Was Smooth.

Flora Gibson, an operator for the
Independent Telephone company, an
nounced today that she was mar
ried in Wichita about six weeks ago
to Ray Hatfield, a lineman, also in
the employ of the Independent Tele-
phone company and that she would
resign her position in this office. The
reason for the marriage being kept
secret was that Mrs Hatfield
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
AT CHICAGO

In a ragged fielding game on both
sides Cincinnati won in the tenth in
ming. The locals did much the better
hitting but their errors were costly
and one of Lundgren's passes developed
into a. run.
Score by innings: RHE
Chicago -. 1900 0O2OO3 Is 4
Cincinnati ....- ..-....0 00 O21 90 IA 8 8
Batteries = Lundgren and O'Neil;
Walker and Schlei.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
Kansas Rural Routes.

Washington, July 26.-Rural free
delivery service has been ordered es-
tablished September 1 as follows:
KanSaS-Haddam, Washington coun-
ty, ore additional, area covered, 27
square miles, population 432; Mime
apolis, Ottawa county, one additional
area covered So square miles, popula-
ton 4OS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26

WABASH TO ST. LOUIS.
Worlds FEtr Route-"Follow the
Flag"

Only line to Worlds fair main en-
trance. Five daily trains from Kansas
city Shortest line. Ask your agent
for tickets over the Wabash.
L. S. MCCLELLAN
Western Passenger Agent,
Kansas City, Mo.
Fl, C. SHIELDS,
Travelling Passenger Agent.
Kansas City. Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
Wanted at smith Center.

Concordia- Kan, July e6.-Sam
Hervey, a fugitive from justice, was
arrested last evening by Sheriff Moore.
He is wanted at Smith Center on the
charge of abducting a 16-year-old girl
about a year ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
stopped the Green Corn Dance.

Hiawatha, Kas-, July 26.-For
fear his charges would get on a big
drunk. o. c. Edwards, agent of the
Kickapoo Indians, on their reserva-
ton in the southwest part of Brown
county. stopped the green corn
dance" which had been in progress
yearly on the reservation and often
attracts big crowds of spectatOrs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
NATIONAL LEAGUE STAMPING.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Al RnCT0N

Boston turned the tables, winning the
last of the series with st. Louis, an
eleven inning game, due chiefly to the
visitors misplays.
Score by innings: r: H. E.
Boston 49,. $50 0 O 0 0 2 IA U
ST Louis .........0 0 o 2 0 o 0 1 0-3 4
observation-disclosures Farrell and Crigers;
Howell and Kahoe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
Christians in Convention.

Paola, Kan, July 26.-The forty-sixth
annual convention of the Christian
churches of Kansas began here last
night 1t will last until July %. Prepara-
tions have been made to entertain 400 del
egates. At the first session, at which the
Rev 5. w. Nay of Kansas City presided.
Lockhart of Paola, Milton Brown of To-
peka and Henry G. Hil of Indianapolis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26

Frank Sloan. this city. for private
price the 5-year-old brown horse Prince
Light, by Lamplighter, dam Princess
Over, by Hanover. The horse will be
shipped to FIT Erie, and will be raced
the rest of the summer on the Cana
dian tracks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
AT NEW YORK.

In a pitchers battle between Ortiz and
Owen, New York defeated Chicago.
Orth made his initial appearance in the
box for the local club.
Score by innings: r, H. z.
Chicago go. .......0 0 0 o 5000 4 0
Batteries-Orth and Kleinow; Owen
and Sullivan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
Rain at SaIina.

Salina, Kan, July 26-Rain fell here
nearly all of Monday. The total fan
was about a half inch. It was needed to
help the corn. a bumper corn crop is as
sured in this county, even if no more
rain should fall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDING
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

At OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, L; Column
bus. 6.
Paul O. Game called in eleventh.
At sToledo-Toledo, 2; indianapolis, 3.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26

The summary: Earned runs-LeaV-
enworth 4. Two-base hist. John.
Sacrifice hits-Lyons, Rapps, Weisner.
Stolen base-Smith. Double play-Cole
to White Struck out-By Prede 3, by
Carter g. Bases on balls-Om Prede 6,
off Carter 8. Left on bases-Leaven-
worth 9, Topeka 9. Time-1:35. UNI
pire-AlbertS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
Toronto Gets a wettine.

Toronto. Kan. July 26.-The first good
rain in several weeks came Monday af-
ternoon. About inch and half of
water fell. The rain was general in this
portion of the country. 1t will be great
benefit to growing crops.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26

wished to secure about six weeks
more work in the Office and the man
agement declines to employ married
women.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
MISSOURI VALLEY LEAGUE.
AT LEAVENWORTE

| BY timely and consistent hitting the
/ Orioles defeated the Saints Monday by
a score of to 2, at the Soldiers home.
The score:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26

A contract will probably be let short
ly to some one verSed in that kind
of work to put advertisements on the
fence. of the new ball park. The as
ISOLATION will share the receipts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
AT PITTSRuRG.

Pittsburg won both games with ease
The pitchers in both games did good
work and were well supported, except
in the second game, when Brooklyns
three errors Melted two runs for Pitts
burg. There were no special features
in either game.
First game-Score by innings: R-HE
Brooklyn ...... ....-.0 O. 100000 0
Batteries = Flaherty and Smith;
Cronin and Bergen.
Second game-Score by innings: RH E
Pittsburg ...... % O 2 2 I" 5 1
Brooklyn 49,. 100 o. 01OOo-1 3
Batteries-Case and Carisch; Garvin
and Ritter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
AT SPRINGFIELD.

Springfield defeated Pittsburg In one
of the fastest and cleanest games of
the season. 1t was a pitchers battle
throughout. The Midgets won in the
fourth by punching nits. Three singles
and double did the work for Spring.
field. Pittsburg's one score was made
in two singles and BaerwaId's infield
tap.
Score by innings: RIM
Springfield 80. 40 0 O3OOOOsE3 o
Pittsburg ..--....0 00100-1 0
Batteries-Horton and Schmidt ;IaIla
and Seabaugh.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
AT SEDALIA.

Durbin, Fort Scott's kid pitcher, was
an easy mark for Sedal1a, the locals
batting him all over the field and win
ming as they pleased. Downs fly to
right garden bounced over the fence.
letting in two scratch runs, or Fort
Scott would have been shut out. Game
was called during the first half of the
seventh, after two men were out, on
account of rain.
Score by innings: R.H.E.
SeQalla ~ . " " . O-l4 u
Fort Scott ................00 O02-2
Batteries-Curtis and Stoner; Dur
bin, Armstrong and Harrington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-26
AT JOPLIN.

lola batted hard in the first inning
and their lead of three scores looked
good until the Miners commenced to
take advantage of numerous errors
and hit when they were needed. Root
and Lowell were in fine form, but the
latter had better support.
Score by innings: RHE
Joplin --..U v v v vs. =
lola ...... .........-...3 o o 90 o %
Batteries - Lowell and Vanderbilt;
Root and Seigle.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-06-08

Fred j. Whitman reports 3X in.
ches Of rain falling in forming
township thirteen miles SOUTH
west of Minot during the past
week. That is no desert land.
The buffalo gnats are in the
valley again. They were not
very plentiful last year but ex-
ceedingly bad a year ago, lasting
but a week or two.
G. l. Feton of the Winnor-Tor-
gersen Lumber. Co. reports
making some good sales to par
ties from Underwood forty miles
southwest of Minot.
J.Fauchald fell from step ladder
at the New York store and land
ed through a show case. Hewas
not badly injured, receiving a
slight injury to his leg. The call
was a close one.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-06-08
Trainmen Organize

j. H. McMullen, general chair
man of the Brotherhood Of Rail
way trainmen was up from
Breckenridge Sunday and or
gained a subordinate lodge here.
The order starts out very pros
porous having fifteen charter
members. The following are the
officers:
F. Daniels, Master; P. f. NC
Aneny, V. Master; G. W. Gates,
Secy.;;S S. Law, Financier; D. C.
Robbins, Chaplain. Meetings
will be held in the l. O. 0. F. hall
first and third Sundays of each
month.
A special meeting will be held
Sunday to elect a local grievance
committee and to elect a dele
gateto the state meeting. Frank
Daniels was elected to represent
the lodge at the convention at
Buffalo, N, Y. this season, and
s. Law, alternate.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-06-08

JOHN WALLIN:: Theroads lead
ing to Minot fl ON north of town
are in poor and impossible con-
dition and they should be fixed.
The city authorities have juris-
diction over these roads, and it
is queer that steps have notbeen
taken to have then repaired. Had
the Great Northern railway Co.
been made to culvert throught
the railroad grade, east Of the
mill, when filing up the washout,
the stagnant water, standing in
the road, would have run off with
the fall Of the river, and Their
would now be dry. This, the
railroad company would un-
doubtedly have done, had they
been notified at the time. As it
is, this water is apt to stay in
the road all summer, and sause
a great deal OF trouble and in
convenience, to the travelling
public and if something is not
done soon. people from the North
my just as we'll give up coming
to MinOt."