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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17
SENATOR BEVERIDGE WINS.
His Man TO succeed Melville W. Miller az
Assistant Secretary OF the Interior.

WASHINGTON, June l6-Melville W. Miller,
Assistant Secretary of the Interior will
tender his resignation tomorrow to the
President. 1t was announced by Score
tary Loeb tonight that he will be succeeded
by Jesse Wilson Of Indiana on July /.
In securing the removal Of Miller and the
appointment of Wilson, Senator Beveridge
scores victory. Wilson was a member of
the Indiana Legislature and was one Of
those whose votes made Beverage United
States Senator.
When Mr. Miller heard that Senator
Beveridge was after his place he telegra phed
to all Of the Republican Congressman and
leading State officers of Indiana asking for
their help. Gov. Hanly, Secretary of State
Storms and ten Of the eleven Republican
members of the House from Indiana wired
their most cordial Inducements. Repre-
sentative Crumpacker in whose district
both Miller and Wilson live, was neutral.
Senator Hemenway and Harry $. New,
vice chairman of the national committee,
supported Senator Beveridge. Nice-Presi
dent Fairbanks wrote a letter to Mr. Miller
complimenting his official record and ex
pressing absolute assurance that he would
not be disturbed
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17
JAPAN DECLINED ARMISTICEa
Report That Russia's Proposal for One
Was Refused.

Special CGbs Dispatches to TER SUN
PARIS, June 16.-The Journals Toxic
correspondent says that the Japanese do
not believe in the sincerity OF Russia's
expressions Of desire for peace He
quotes the Kokum,n, semi-official journal,
as ga wing: The only thing for us to do
is to continue the war without hesitation
The st. Petersburg correspondent OF the
Petit Jyurnli says that he is in a position to
state that Russia caused proposals to be
made to Japan for the conclusion OF an
armistice, but that Japan positively re-
fused to entertain the proposition as long
az actual negotiations had led to no results
Consequently Gen. Linievitch was ordered
to cope with Oyama at all costs.
ST. PETERSBURG, June le.-The Russian
newspaper correspondents at the seat OF
war are telegraphing interviews with the
different Generals. deliberately explaining
the advantageous position held by the
Russians and the necessity for Japan to
conclude peace as the only means Of avoid
ing crushing defeat.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17
GRAFTERS TO BE ARRESTED.
Prominent Philadelphia Politicians Stand
Ready 10 Give Hail.

PHILADELPHIA. June l6,-It was declared
tonight that several arrests Of persons
prominent in political affairs will be made
within the next twenty-four hours. After
the conference between Mayor Weaver
and Elhu Root it was admitted that affi-
davits have been prepared and that they
only await the signature of Captain of
Detectives Donaghy and the magistrates
seal before being served.
1t is generally suspected that the charges
will be Of a serious character and will apply
to persons connected with the S?5 600, 900
filtration contract, which is now the subj ect
ofinvestigation by Mayor Weaver. Several
former city officials have been named in
connection with the expected arrests.
An intimate friend Of Insurance Com
missioner Durham and Of Senator James
p. McNchol, both Of whom were mentioned
at the hearing yesterday of Councilman
Caven, as members Of the ID. j. McNichol
contracting firm, said last night that while
they did not expect to be arrested they
were epared to furnish bail in any amount
Immediately.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17
NEW THEATRICAL SYNDICtTE9
The Shubcrts May Join with BelascO
Against klaw 4 Erlanger.

The Rialto is awaiting with great deal
of interest the result of an interview between
ee Shubert and klaw Erlanger, which is
booked to take place inside of week.
Because of the unfortunate death of Sam
Shubert recently the affairs of the Shubcrts
have received Il setback from which they
are slowly recovering. Sam Shubert had
plans for next season which might have
placed him in the theatrical field as rival
to Klaw Erlanger, who control theatrical
booking.
The remaining Shuberts, Lee and Jake,
control fifteen theaters between this city
and st. Louis more than any other mana
Ger outside the syndicate. Lee is now the
head Of the firm and he has not yet applied
to k!aw 4 Erlanger for booking. Be-
sides owning theaters the Shuberts are pro-
ducing managers, but their own shows
would not come anywhere near taking up
all the time in their houses. Conse
Quently they have to book other attractions,
and heret ofore they have done their book
ing for outside shows through kiaw i
Erlanger.
After Sam Shubert's death it was ru-
mored that he was about to join hands with
David Belasco and fight the syndicate.
This information was not at all pleasing to
Klaw X Erlanger, Shubert's death put
an end, at least temporarily, to any tentative
agreement he had made wi tn Beasco.
Yesterday Lee Shubert announced that he
would call on klaw x Erlanger within a
week to talk over booking with them.
Upon his reception will depend whether
or not an opposition syndicate will Ike
formed. If new syndicate is formed
Belasco will be in It.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17
Chicago wants the Peace ENJOYS.

CHICAGO, June lo-Gov, Deneen and
Mayor Dunno have been asked to suggest
to President Roosevelt that Chicago be
selected as the meeting place for Russian
and Japanese peace ENJOYS in the event
the weather in Washington makes the
meeting there impossible. The request
that such an invitation be sent has come
through Secretary John M. Glenn of the
Illinois Manufacturers Association. 1t is
suggested that the summer weather Of
Chicago would make it desirable place
for the meeting Of the ENJOYS. Mayor
Dunne took up the matter this afternoon
and may Join with the Governor In a COM
mIInication to the President.
AND DENVER ALSO.
DENVER, June i8-Mayor Speer to-day
sent A telegram to President Roosevelt in
yiting the peace conference to hold its
sittings in Denver.
The Chamber OF Commerce and other
municipal organizations will follow the
MAYORS example in the hope Of securing
the holding OF the historic conference here;
The Governor is expected to take hand
also.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17
WOMAN DROWNED AFTER ALL.
Her Companion Had Made Plucky Effort
to Save Her Life.

New LONDON, Conn, June lo.-Mrs.
Annie Fitzgerald, wife of Walter Fitzgerald
Of Trumant street, met death by drown
ing this afternoon. Accompanied by Mrs.
Ida Maxwell, she hired rowboat, intending
to spend a short while fishing off Fort Trum-
bull. She slipped off her skirt when she
entered the boat, and when she attempted
to put on the garment on the return she
trpped and fell headlong into the river.
Mrs. Maxwell, who is a good swimmer,
Owed after her and succeeded in bringing
her to the surface. Twice Mrs. Maxwell
lost her hold on the woman. but dived and
brought her up again. Finally the effort
proved too much and she was obliged to
release her hold. Mrs. Fitzgerald sank
in ten feet Of water.
Mrs Maxwell had almost despaired of
being able to reach the ledge when she
luckily swan into the ribs Of a submerged
wreck, and to this timber she chung until
rescued by men in launch.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17
CORONER PIT OFT FIRE.
OG Ormian. Riding on "a Car. Saw SIN okc
and Nan TO MOlMan's Assistance.

Coroner O'Gorman Of The Bronx. going
up Third avenue on u trolley car yester
day afternoon, saw smoke coming out of
the ascment of 30l4. O'(iorman jumped
oil the car and ran to the house When
he go, 20 the basement entrance lie heard
a woman crying for hep.
In "A front room of the Easement, cur
tains were bla ling and woman was trying
to Leat out the fire with her bare hands
OGornan yanked the curtains down and
stamped the fire out. Then the woman
tainted He carr led her into the air and
an amateu doctor from nearby drug
store revived her. Her hands we're pretty
badly scorched, but she refused to go to d
hospital.
Guess | can take .,e fire out myself
with lard and molasses," she said.
A little boy who Ii sd in the house had
been playing with atches and touched
off one of the lace curtains.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17
POLITICAL FUNDS IN BROOKLl'N
Shrlnkagc In the Treasury NObOd,'s Dusi.
ness, Says Mc('arrcn.

Some of Senator McCarrens political
foes in Brooklyn have been circulating
reports that the funds in the treasury of the
Democratic county committee have shrunk
from 500, 900 to about $50 600 since he wrested
the leadership of the organization from
Hugh Mclaughlin in the campaign of 1908
1t has also been suggested that most of the
missing $50 600 had been spent by McCarren
and his friends in maintaining his leadership,
more especially in the primary fights in the
Seventh Eleventh, Twelfth and Seventeenth
Assembly districts. When Senator McCar-
rem was asked about the matter Yesterday
he said:
Il do not see that this is anybocivs bust
ness outside the members of the COM
mttce The committee has all the reports
it wants in regard to the funds in the treas
urv. 1t knows all about its own affairs
Tell the people who told YOU to ask this
question that il is none of their business
Tell them that l said So That is my
answer"
Arthur C, Salmon, treasurer of the COM
mtt &c, said that the funds amounted to
over $50. 900, but he would not give the exact
amount,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17
HURT IN STREET CAR SMASH.
Mail wagon Hit So Hard That Passengers
Are Spilled out

A two horse mail wagon that was running
south on the Third avenue car tracks and
driven by Thomas Candy Of 1875 East Forty
second street was run into at o'clock
this morning by a south going Third aver no
open car with such force that the car was
thrown of the tracks and several pas
sengers wer, spilled out Of It.
At first it seemed as II a number Of per-
sons had been hurt, and hurry call was
sent to Bellevue for ambulances. Candy
the driver Of the mail wagon, was thrown
twenty feet and his skull was fractured.
Joseph Lager OF So Rutgers street, a
passenger in the car, has what may prove
to be fracture Of the skull. Lager and
Candy were both removed to Bellevue.
There were several other persons in
jured. but none seriously. Dennis j, Sui
Ivan Of 1853 Lexington avenue was the
motornan Of the car.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17
PRESIDENT SENDS CHECK
To Help Al ons the building OF . Monument
to the Rough Rider Dead.

PRESCOTT, Ariz.. June le.-President
Roosevelt has just sent a check to be ap-
piled to the erection OF a monument to
Capt. Buckley O'Neill and the Rough Rider
dead of Arizona. Associate Justice Sloan,
secretary Of the monument commission.
has not made public the size of the check,
but describes 1t as generous. The monu
ment. which is to be placed on the Prescott
City Plaza, where the Rough Riders got
godspeed on their departure for the front,
ia to cost about $4,000. OF this amount
$4,000 has been donated by the Territorial
Legislature.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17
MRS. j. 5. r. STRHNHHHN'S WIFI
Hulk OF Large Property Divided Among
Eleven Nephews and Nieces

The will OF Mrs. Clara Harrison Strana-
han was admitted to probate by Surro-
pate Church in Brooklyn yesterday. Mrs.
Stranahan, who was the widow of James
s. T. Stranahan died on Jan. 20 last Her
will is dated Nov. 10, 1904 She orders that
e. 800 shall I've get aside and held in trust
Tor the benefit of her brother, George W.
Harrison. The rest of the estate. which is
said to be large. is to be divided equally
among eleven nieoes and nephews The
Kings County Trust Company is the executor
Of he will. William H. H. Ely, Of larry
town, N. Y, Grace r. Sanford OF Ovid.
n. T., and Emma J. Ely OF Rutherford:
n. j., served notices OF contest ON the ground
that the will was not the last will and tesla
ment OF the testatrix. Surrogate Church
adjourned the hearing several times to give
the contestants an opportunity to he heard,
and yesterday when they again failed TO
appear he admitted the will to probate.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17
ESCAPES GALLONS AFTER AL.
The Death Warrant Had Been Read TO
samuel GreasOn Ten Times.

READING Pa, June 16-After having
had the death warrant read to him in his
cell ten times Samuel Greason, colored,
was declared to-day not guilty Of murder
and set at liberty. For four years his negro
counsel, Mr.. Sadler, has been fighting for
his release.
Mrs. Kate Edwards, also under sentence
Of death, finally confessed that she had lied
and that Greason did not help her to kill
her husband. Previously she had sworn
that he was her lover and that he helped to
kill John Edwards her husband.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17
WATCH SLOW: LOST HIS LIFE.
Engineers Timepiecc Misled Him asd a
Collision Resulted.

Andrews, engineer on Pennsylvania
freight train, was killed to-day and three
others were terribly scaded, When his
body was recovered II was found that his
watch was ten minutes g ow, which accounts
for the wreck He was on the main track
when he should have been on siding, and
a fast freight crashed into his train.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17
III RDS RAIDING IN ARMENIA
Put Russian Soldiers TO Flight Marching
on EriNan
Special Cable Despatch to THE srS.

Special Cable Despatch 10 THE Sun.
FRANKFORT. June 10. The 1ifiis corre-
sponGent of the /eitung says that 5000
mounted kurds have crossed the Persian
frontier. rai ding and burning all the Ar
menian villages on the way. They besiegei
30 Russian troops at khanlouthar. where
there was fierce fighting for two days.
The Russians We're finally compelled to
retreat owing to lack of ammunition. Their
fate is unknown. The Kurds have been
reinforced by large bands of Tartars. All
are well armed and disciplined They
are marching on Erivan. Stories of terrible
massaCres are arriving.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17
NAY Buy GARRETT MOUNTAIN.
Plan to Turn the Highest Spot Near New
Y0rse Into Pleasure Ground.

PATERSON. n. d., June 0-Negotia tions
are on foot for the purchase or lease by
a New York amusement concern Of the Gar
ret Mountain and the Barbour reservoir
a natural lake several hundred feet above
sea level, the intention being to turn the
eighty-seven acres of land into d pleasur 9
ground.
Should the amusement concern decide to
accept the place an inclined railroad will
be run up the mountatnside at Perry street
over Garret Rock, an historic spot on the
mountain. At the base Of the mountain
runs the Delaware and 1ackawanna rail
road Carrot Mountain is the first spot
seen by incoming ocean steamers, Upon
this spot it was proposed at one time to
set the Statue OF Liberty.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17
WILLS FORTUNE TO CHARITY.
Baron de Rothschild Leaves 10000 900
Kroner for Relief OF the Sick.
Special Gable Despatch 10 TIL

Special Cd6le Uc5pdfch 10 The Sun,
VIENNA, June 16-Baron Nathaniel de
Rothschild, who died last Tuesday, be-
queathed 20 900 900 kroner to charity. This
is the largest bequest Of the kind ever
known in Austria. The greater part of
the money is designated for the relief OF
the sick and suffering, A certain specified
amount will be devoted to a sanatorium
for poor sufferers from nervous diseases.
The Baron was for years the victim of
trying nervous complaint for which he
spent his winters in the Arabian desert.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17
Booker T. Washington at the White House

WASHINGTON, June le.-Booker T.Wash-
ington. the Southern negro leader, called
on the President this afternoon to talk with
him about the Presidents expected visit
to Tuskegee, Ala, next fall. Mr. Roose-
welt has never visited Mr.. Washngton's
school, and he wishes to do so wi hen he makes
his two weeks trip through the South in
October.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17

VIII, In response to the suggestions Of tho
PRESIDENT, appoint plenipotentiaries of Japan
TO meet the plenipotentiaries of Russia,
at such time and place as may be found to be
mutually agreeable and convenient for the
purpose of negotiating and concluding
terms of peace directly and exclusively be-
tween the two beligerent Powers"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17
Fire Destroys Russian Arm, Provisions.

SpfciII Cdble Desp1lch % The sun,
Moscow, June IA fire that started
to-day in a mineral water factory spread
to four ad Joining army depots. where pro-
visions we're stored awaiting despatch to
the Far East. All we're destroyed. The
fire is still burning.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17
7REPOFF soon TO RESIGN.
VIII Give Over Governorshlp OF 81. Peters
burg to Gen. kleigels.
Special cubic Despatch 10 THE 5,


LONDON. June 1.-THE T,mess st. Peters,
burg correspondent says that Gen. Trepoh
will soon resign the governorship Of st.
Petersburg to Gen. Kleigels. Gen. Trepoff
is organizing a vast bureau in which the
police administration OF the whole empire
will be concentrated
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17
STRAY Torpedo Kills Thir,,-n,e Coreans.

Special cable Despatch 10 THE Sun,
TOXIC, June 1hrty-five Coreans,
who we're securing torpedo that had been
washed ashore on the Corean coast were
all blown to fragments by the explosion
Of the torpedo.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17
FOR CR0WDING on THE BRIDGE
TWO Young Men First Victims or New
Traffic Ordinance.

The first arrests under the new traffic
ordinance regulating bridge hogs we're
made yesterday. Frank b. Heroine,
cashier who lives at 219 Garfield place,
Brooklyn, and Izaac Middleman Of 20 Ames
street. Brooklyn. were arrest I'd for pushing
and crowdinR at the rush hour.
The technical charge entered against
them was disorderly conduct and violating
the traffic ordinance.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17
ENGLISH SHIP OWNERs ANXIOUS.
Mo,em Of Russian Cruisers In Far Fast
Cause Fear.
Special cable Despatch to THE sun.


LONDON, June l8-The movements Of
Russia's auxiliary cruisers in the Far East
are causing anxiety among ship owners.
1t is feared that the steamer 1khona, cotton
laden. which is now a week overdue at
Yokohama from Singapore, has shared the
fate Of the stea mers Oldhamia, st. kilda
and Totartrs. Insurance rates have In
crea sed sixteenfold.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17
rordham Degree for the Mayor.

st. Johns College at Fordham will confer
an honorary degree of LII. d. on Mayor
Mcclellan at the commencement exercises
next Wednesday. The Mayor will address
tho graduating class. Borough President
Hafyen of The Bronx, who was graduated
from st. johns in 1875, and Corporation
Counsel Dslany will also rec i've honorary
de- rceS.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17

Answering your inquiry; Yes, the hest way 10
20 to BuS1ao and Niagara Falls Is by tho New York
Central. Why Dccausc over us six tracks there
are 20 trains q day. ?ccnt mileage tickets.-Adr.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17

Bishop Potter, who stood for the saloon,
couldn't be found yesterday in the city.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17
France Is Almost Convinced
That He Seeks TO Pro.
woke a Conflict.
PREPARES FOR DEFENSE.
Emperor Wishes Cancellation OF
Anglo.French understanding.

Every COncesslO on by Prime Mlniste r II Ouyter
Has Inspired Germ any to Make Fresh
Dem nds-C Omplete Submission TO
Them Would Mean IIumilI ation-ROu.
England, Attn ough for Peace, Advises
France to stand Firm and Has Taken
Important Independent Action, tho
Exact Nature OF Which Is Unknown.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17

After all, UsHERS. the Scotch that made the
hlghball famous. II Is tho best-Ads.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17
Insist upon having Rurnetts vanilla.-Adr.
THE SECOND EMPIRE.

4 new fast train on the n. V. Central leaves
Grand Central station ?3 p. NJ arrives Albany
S.?n. l'tlca IA; Syracuse s:2s, Rochester s6s.
buffalo II 80 y, n. No excess fare.-Adt.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17

90 ~ TO NIAGARA FALLS AND BACK
Va Iackavanna Railroad. Tickets sold June
isie Return limit June -. or for 10 cents extra
70 June a0th.-Adr.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROADS.
NEW ASBCRY PARK SERVICE

Beginning June a. frequent and fast trains In zach
direction New ny"r leaves Ashury Park al $40
4. n. week days. arrives New York SI5 A. Al
Hlgu grad equipment. -.idr.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17

Commencing to morrow. the Twentieth Century
Limited OF the New York Central viii leave Grand
Central station at $50 =, NJ, instead OF 2li and
arrive Chicago $50 next morning. Eighteen hours
New York TO Chicago s,dr.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17

See hnnounccmcrt II daily papers OF regular
s'imr,cr change of time by the New Yora Cent raj
Lines, takiIg epecl SUNDAY. June is.-Acp
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17
HOLY SMOKE!

The subway Tavern Puts 10 900 Bishops
Cigars on sale.
The Subway Tavern got 10. 600 new cigars
yesterday. The label bears the usual water
cart and this inscription
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17

SO.Oo to Niagara Falls and Return
June s-ia Erie Railroad. informant on Taa 1852
Broadway. y, y. 3ss Fulton ST.. u slyn. -Adr.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17
through Sleeping Cars TO Detroit and VT
Clemens. LchiEh Valley e. r.

Leave \. =. $40 ?. n, Vo.2o SuNdhys'. 'I1UKtI .
ass. l2st Bway, y. j.. So FuA'h ST. u Kyn'-A0t
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-17

SUBWAY TAVERN.
AZ the Sign OF the Water Wagon"
BISHOPS.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16

Hon. George c. Pardee. president OF
the National Irrigation congress, said:
"The national reclamation act might
very we'll be called the home building
act for not since 1t passed the home
stead law. has Congress done anything
else which tends to directly put people
on the land and put roof trees over
their heads I'm fact the reclamation
act begins whore the homestead law
left oil. because the latter merely
helped the settler 10 land which ma
ture had made ready for his occupancy;
the reclamation act takes land which
in it's natural state is uncultivable and
renders IL cultiydble giving the pioneer
Of the region west Of the Missouri the
same chance that his father had In the
valley ot tire Mississippi 1t Is an act
to turn the desert into cases. TO popu-
late the wastes and 60 turn arldtty into
fertility II will enrich the nation and
be the making Of the west"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16

But little " any at all irrlGatIHg Is
done In the Ave northern counties not
Included IN this schedule.
big scheme Launched.
since the above statistics were col
lected some gigantic Irrigation schemes
have been inaugurate1 in several " The
counties, both by private corporations
and the United States government.
Then, To brine Il "a date. there should
be added to "Arces covered by Cauals.'
In Bingham county $1,000, Canyon
county. $4,000, Oneida county 3LQ0l and
Owyhee county A. 900 making o. total
of rs, ,0a5 acres covered by Irrigation
canals, which also Increase the total
cost VI construction 10 N1Gl2,01}, and
the total length ~ canals for the state
to $500 miles,
The wonderful work OF the rcclama-
ton service by the United states gov
erumcut will doubtless, moan more 70
Idaho than to any other state the
Union. Tho hundreds ~ thousands nl
acres o. land lying ln the rich valleys
of the southern half NJ The state, which
heretofore brought forth In the sprIng
time a sconty growth Of grass and
brush 90 be- scorched and schrivelel by
the piercing rays of the summer sun,
are new being made 20 bloom with
vegetation OF every kind. What before
was the haunt Of the wolf and the rab-
bit, now Is the habltation OF thrifty
husbandmen.
Reclamation Work.
! In a statement recently published,