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Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12

Springfeld-A plan is being consid-
cred by the members Of the city coun-
Gil for the purchase Of the Springfield
waterworks plant A council commit
tee made a majority report favorins
the purchase Of the plant for s7O0, 900,
but on consideration the assembly add
ed two members to the committee in
vestigating the matter, and a further
report will be made at a later meeting.
1t is probable that q special election
will be ordered early in the year 20
vote on bond proposition.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
A NEW JOB FOR CLEVELAND
The Former President VIII BE the
Referee For Three Large In
surance Companies.

New York, Jan 3.-An agreement 10
abolish rebating on premiums has been
entered into by the New York Life In
suranee Co., the Equitable Life Assur-
ance society and the Mutual Life In
sura2ce Co. Announcement Is made
that Grover Cleveland has been ap-
pointed referee to decide all questions
in dispute that may arise in such mat
ters and that his salary as referee will
be $4,000 per annnm, to be paid joint
ly by the three companies. Mr.. Cleve-
land has accepted with the understand
ing that the officers of the three COM
panies are to second him in his efforts
to stop rebating.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
MISSOURI GLEANINGS.


Columbia--Dr. Guy L. Noyes, pro-
fessor Of eye and ear diseases in the
Missouri university. has been appoint
ed superintendent Of Parker Memorial
hospital, to succeed DR.. A. W. McAllis-
ter, resigned. DR.. MoAllister has been
superintendent of the hospital since
Its organization. and has held the po-
sition OF dean of the medical deparU-
ment Of Missouri university since It's
foundation, go years ago. Increasing
duties In connection with his office as
dean caused his resignation. He will
continue as dean of the medical do
partment
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
Fatal Fight over Uara tame.

Owingvilie, KY, Dec. 27.-As the re-
suit Of dispute during card game in
Wise county, Va, rear the Kentucky
state line, George Mead shot and killed
VIII Ferguson, a bystander, and Mary
Rainey. servant was fatally wounded.
Ralph Snyder, and John Leslie were
playing cards with Mead and partici-
pated In the fight.
Twenfy-TAree Cenrs ms Capital.
Little Rock, Ark. Jan. 3.-Charged
with attempting to swindle merchants
out of large sums by means OF bogus
drafts, sigfried B, Goldman, Of Ocean
Park. Cal. had % cents when arrested
here. He says he has plenty Of money
in a bank at Los Angeles He talked oi
starting bank here.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
AN INVESTIGATION IS ON
The Grand Jury at Baltimore, Nd,
Indicts Former Omcials of the
Maryland Trust Go.

Baltimore, Md, ian. S.-The grand
Jury which has been investigating the
affairs Of the Maryland Trust Co., under
the old regime, returned presentments
against three of the former officials. One
of them, Henry J. Bowdoin, who was
the vice-president and In active charge
at the time of the suspension. was ar
rested on a capias from the criminal
court and released under bond of $10,-
900. The other two have not been ar
rested.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
Hog Cholera Cure.

We will send one package of our HOG
holera ure sufficient to prevent or
cure fifty hogs, for five dollars cash
This cure is highly endorsed by all who
have used it. Not single case has it
failed upon. In order to get this it VIII
be necessary to send in your order some
time in advance, as the demand is gre t.
the ingredients used are expensive and
have TO be purchased in large quantities.
Address all communications and mako
all moneys payable to
SETTLER & o., Sole Mfrs,
Box i54. Walla Walla, Wash,
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
BRAzlrs TARIFF IS SEVERE
Bears On Imports of American
Fleur, Grain ssd other Im-
psrtant Comn odfties.

Washington, Jan. "A serious blow
has been struck at the American ex-
port trade by Brazil. according to sd-
vices received from Petropolis. the dip
lomatic suburb Of Rio. This is to the
effect that an order has Just been, is
sued putting in force the new tariff,
which bears with great severity on Inn
ports Of American -four. grains and
many other important commodities.
The state department has been power.
less to offer Brazil any inducenent to
desist from the increase Of duties on
American products.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12

WANTED. BY Chicago wholesale and
mail order house, assistant manager
imam or woman) for this county aud
adjoining territory. Salary $50 and
expenses paid weekly; expense money
advanced. Work pleasant; position
permanent. Nc investment or expert
ence required. Write at once for full
particulars, and enclose self-addressed
envelope. COOPER & Co,
i32 Lake ST., Chicago, III. b.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
The Washington Post notes tn

The Washington Post notes the
expert arguments against the re-
duction Of the duty on sugar.
Tariff experts are opposed to any
tariff reduction. And, in fact,
everybody is, except the con-
sums-s; and What do 50, 900. 900
consumers amount to-
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
Has Satisfied the Law,

st. Louis, Jan. S.--Edmund Bersch,
first of the st. Louis boodlers to be con-
victed, will be released from the pen
itentiary next Saturday. He received
a sentence Of two years on plea Of gull
ty, He has been i'll, and his wife has
secured q divorce.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12

Chicago, Jan. 3.-Board Of trade COM
mission men are agitating the PROPOSE
ton to double their present rates of
brokerage for executing deals in grain
A number Of them have started a move
ment to make the rate one-quarter OF
a cent per bushel instead Of one-eighth
as at present.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12

A Missouri woman archaeolo-
gist is to marry Texas man an
thropolist. The imagination fall
ters when it tries TO picture the
possibilities of a family quarrel.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
Faded HIS Life.

81. Louis, Jan. 3.-James A. Murphy
q brother Of jeremiah Murphy, ths
pork packer. committed suicide in .
group of evergecns on the south grand
drive In Forest park sometime Tuesday
night or early Wednesday. No cause Ia
known. l.AsiIA3
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
While Il is absurd for members

While il is absurd for members
of the house Of representatives to
introduce 1900 bills IN single
session, it Is only fair 10 remem-
Der that under existing rules,
introducing bills".is about the
only privilege left to the average
representative.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12

waukesha, Wis. Dec, PA verdict
Of $40 for breach of promise was given
Barbara Miller against John Schues-
'er. The Plaintiff is more than 60
years old and the defendant is over
70. When asked II she had ever been
kissed by the defendant the aged
plaintiff said: "No man can take such
liberties as that with me-"
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
Judge Graves Not to Resign.

Butler-It has been authoritatively
stated that Judge w. w. Graves, Of
this city, will not resign as Judge Of
this circuit. Several reports have been
circulated to the effect that Judge
Graves was thinking Of resigning to
become a candidate for congress. 1t Is
generally understood, however, that
Judge Graves has not contemplated
taking such step.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12

In attempting to force joint
statehood on Arizona and New
Mexico, Speaker Cannon is as
suming the rule Of the Gar
just at a time, too, when czars
are having hard sledding.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12

When money gets up to 95 per
cent the Wall street spectators
can hardly tell the difference be-
tween a banker and a loan
shark.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
A BATTLE FOUGHT
IN SANT0 DOMINGO
THE TROOPS OF FUGITIVE PR Es
IDENT MORALES ATTACK THE
CITY OF PUERTA PLATA.
AFTER SEVERE FIGHTING,
WERE FORCED TO RETIRE
Conflict In the Streets Of the City
Between Adhsrcnts OF Morales
ana Troops Supporting caeeres,
Temporary President 80 Morales
Preparing Fer Another Attack.

Cape Haytien, Hsyti, Jan. 3.-Ad-
vices received here early Wednesday
morning from Puerta Plata, Oh the
northern coast of Santo Domingo, say
that the troops Of the fugitive Presi-
dent Morales, under the command OF
Gen. Demetrio Roderiguez, attacked
Puerta Plata at 10 o'clock Tuesday
morning.
The Fighting Was severe.
The fighting, which was severe, last
ed until o'clock In the evening, when
the besieging force retired. A number
of men were killed or wounded on both
sides In the engagement, during which
bayonets and swords were principally
used.
Preparing For Another Attack.
The forces of Gen. Rodriguez, which
are massed outside Puerta Plata, were
when these advices were forwarded.
preparing for another attack on the
place.
Fighting In the Streets.
A portion Of the population of Puer-
ia Plata mas declared in favor Of Mo-
rales, and street fighting has occurred,
the supporters Of Morales shooting
from the windows OF their houses at
the troops Of Gen. Caceres, the tempo
rary president Of Santo Domingo
These troops were experiencing diff
Guilty In defending themselves, as they
were unable to locate the persons FIR
ing on them.
His Candidacy Depends.
A messenger who arrived here from
Monte Christi brought the news that
Cen Demetrio Rodriquez has an
ncIneed that II his attack on Puerto
Plata is successful he will proclaim
himself candidate for the presidency
Of 5anto Domingo.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12

Mabelle Gilman declares that
she cares nothing for President
Corey of the United Statss,steel
corporation. Everybody knew
that from the first, but Corey.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12

Secretary Taft is muchq en-
couraged over the condition in
the Philippines, reports showing
that the rice crop is a bumper,
while the typhoon crop is almost
q total failure.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12

Uncle Russell Sage is now
making only $4,000 a day on
his money. loans, but that is do
ing fairly well for a man of 90
years.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12

Up to date, the one incontro-
vertible fact about New York
state insurance officials is that
they drew their pay faithfully.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
Lax.ets-onIy Sc.

A Perfect Bowel Laxative for constipation.
bad breath. bad taste. muddy or saow coul-
plexion. face eruption. headache dizziness, ynrr
stomach coated tongue biliousness. LAX-EF3
act promptly. without pain or gripping. Peas
ant to take pleasant In eject Formula on
every box. Recommended and prescribe by
physicians everywhere In handsome metal
pocket size boxes only i've cents box. Sold ~
Palace Drug Store, C H Martin, Prop
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12

Webster Davis says he has
been republican all the time.
Republicanism these days covers
a multitude of political opinions.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12

Mr.. Roosevelt seems to think
that the Panama canal ought at
least to furnish as many soft
snaps as a life insurance com.
DaDy.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
ui..ouri Probate yuarss Meet.

Springfield - The State Probate
Judges association met in the Greene
county courthouse, about so being in
attendance. A banquet at the Spring
field club closed the session.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12

Taking railway passes from
congressman will amount to a
reduction of salary. Isn't it un-
constitutional to reduce a con-
gressman's salary (?) while he is
in office?
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12

Suppose the American eebinet
should follow the example of the
Santo Dominigans and decide to
sire" the president?
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12

The Russian crown jewels have
been sent to the Bank of Eng
land for safe keeping, not the
bank of France. Oh, mol Rus
sia owes the French bankers too
much money.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
Holiday visit to "PIaip Dealing

Washington. Dee. 27.-President and
Mrs. Roosevelt, accompanied by sew
eral Of their younger children, left
Washington Wednesday for visit to
their country place. plain Dealing" in
Albemarle county, Virginia, returning
Sunday night.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
VOLUNTEER RETIRED LIST
II Woula Include All Union Generals
and Give Them Pny of
Retired 0meers.

Washington, Jan. S.-Gen. John L.
Beveridge, of Chicago. and 100 other
generals Of the volunteer army Of the
civil war have petitioned various SEN
ators and representatives to assist in o
movement to create what is known as
the volunteer retired list" for the
benefit Of the surviving gene-1ls Of the
union army in the civil war. 1t Is pro-
posed to place upon this roll the sur
viying major generals and brigndier
generals, including those who were
breyeted brisadier general on account
Of distinguished service. and give them
the pay Of the retired officers Of the
same grade Of the regular army.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12

Morehouse- Fred Klinesarge. aged
twenty years. shot himself in tho left
ankle while celebrating Christmas.
Mrs. Henry Helms received badly
mansled hand. due TO the ezplosaon Of
q cannon cracker.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12

President Roosevelt did right
in promptly heading oft the vest
ern project TO start subscription
for a wedding present to his
daughter. 1t was q foolish sug-
gestion-little short of impu-
dence.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12

1t may be all right for the SEN
ators to dig the Panama canal
themselves, but it will never do
to make Senator Morgan a gang
boss.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
scott County Burglars Liberated.

jefferson City-Gov. Folk has COM
muted the sentences Of Arthur Lindsay
and Lee ]. King, sent up from Scott
county in 1904 to serve three years
each for burglarizing an express office,
and they have been set at liberty.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
New Church For centraIia.

Centralia--A movement has been In
augurated to erect q new NJ. e. church.
south. building in this city, as the pres
ent building Is too small and made
quate for the present membership.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
d. U. aIee Club omcers.

Columbia--The following officers Of
the Missouri University Cles club have
been chosen: President, 8, A. Dew:
director. PROF. Fritz Krull; manasss,
J. v. Goodsou.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
Head OF Five Generations DEAD.

St Louis-Michaal Westermann, 90.
one of the Oldest residents OF St Louis
county, died at his home at Maltese.
Deceased was the head Of family Of
five generations.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
Negro Boys Charged with Murder.

Springfeld--Willard Caldwell and
Elmer Hancock. negro boys, have been
arrested on the charge Of numbering I.
NJ. Kinney. q tailor, on the night Of
December 20; as he was entering his
home.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12

Rich Hill--A building OWNED By r.
n. Jesss was dynamited Ct Archie.
Jeuss was a1leep IN ths stractnrs, but
sscapsd injury. T4s plaes W - ~
IeSsd foizt
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
The 81. Loui. Police shake-up.

st. Louis-The police board has dis
missed Detective Lee Killian and Pa
trolmen Roach and Powderly. Capt
John N. Pickel and Patrolman Michael
o'Connell will be tried On charges Of
neglect of duty.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
McCIeIIan,s hackers win Millions.

New York, Dec. 27.-More than 3d..
$1,000, tied up for the last eight weeks
in wagers on the mayoralty election.
has been paid to the hackers OF Nc
Clellan for reelection.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
Wouldn't Russell Sage hate to
leave this mundane sphere while
money is at 125 per cent interest?

Santo Domingo isgoing to have
the time Of its life. Four differ
ent revolutionary movements are
impending there.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12

Boonville Eugene N. Hess, vice
president Of the Hess Realty Co., COM
mitted suicide at his home by shooting
through the heart with Q revolver.
Financial troubles prompted the dssd.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
Horseman Arrested in st. Joseph.

St. Joseph. H. Robinson, aged Ss.
q farmer and well-known horseman,
who Is wanted on complaint Of the
First national bank at Stewartsville,
was arrested here by Detective Ryan,
Just as he entered the home Of his wife.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12

Oklahoma City OKLA, Jan. s,-Bsr-
bsrs Texer. the Tyrolean Girl. who on
New Years day shot and fiiIed Frank
2liddsns TO protect her honor. was en-
onsrstsd By the coroner's iury. The
jury vas cut only long enough 70 pre-
psrs : verdIct.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
said Goodbye and Killed Himself.

Bolivar-Ex-Polioe Judge w. A.
Matheney shot and killed himself. De-
spondency due TO domestic troubles is
ahe assigned cause. Just before kill
ing himself he bid his family goodbye
and went to the front gate, where he
drew his revolver from his pocket and,
placing the muzzle against his head,
pulled the trigger.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12

Mexico-The annual meeting Of the
County Assessors association Of Mis-
souri, will be held Wednesday and
Thursday, February 7 and s, in this
city. Gov. Folk Is expected to deliver
an address. The state board Of equal
ization has been asked to meet with
the assessors. and each member has
accepted the Invitation.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12

Cincinnati. Dec. 27.--A general in
dictment against Cincinnati coal deal
ers for violation of the antitrust law
was returned Wednesday morning.
Twenty men were indicted.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
Former st. Joseph Packer Dies.

st. Joseph-Benjamin Ullman, aged
81, a prominent and wealthy resident,
who was born In Philadelphia and en-
gagged in the meat-paclling business
here In 1857, Is dead, as the result OF a
fall on the pavement sustained several
weeks ago.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12

Theetriesi Manager Drops Desu.
Hannibal-William Kohnle. aged IS.
manager OF the isle Of Bon Bon COM
pany. dropped lead Of heart failure
on the stage Of the Park theater
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12

See W. r. Ray when in need of sheet
Iron and tin work. Best of material and
reasonable prices.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12

Tickets on sale daily November ist to
April 30th, 1906, with final return limit
to June lst, 1905. For information and
literature write DANIEL DELANY,
Travelling Passenger Agent, st. Louis
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
Yenna AnrorA Hnnter KiIIed. I

Aurora Charles Cherry. young
man, was instantly killed while hunt
ing . few miles north Of here. His
gun was accidentally discharged.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12

upNards of >s!iooo hzs BEN sent
frum tia ooepfry to Hunds 70 ID ~
rsvolutioelzz ealse< !.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
Iron
Mountain
Route

from st. Louis or Memphis
via. Newport, Arkansas
For further information.
folders, maps, rates, new
illustrated book, etc., 81
dress H. @. TOWNSEND
GENERAL PASSENGER
and TICK EFT A0EN 7
! ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-01-12
Missouri
Pacific
Railway

via. Carthage, Mo. :. or the
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-02-07
Mew Water System
at L0velock
Fine Flow of Mater Secured, Tank Being
Erected and the Work OF Laying Mains
Will Shortly Commence

The car OF water mains and pipes ar
rived from Denver Monday and have
been strung along the streets, says the
Lovelock Tribune. Tuesday morning
work was pegun on the building for the
pump and engine house. The frame of
the tank tower is up and the floor for the
big tank is being laid, This tank is of
heavy redwood, will hold 10000 gallons
OF water and its bottom is 43 feet above
the street level at the buildings, which
will give it a sufficient pressure to throw
water over any building in town, in case
OF fire. But the pump will be in direct
connection with the system and put
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-02-07

greater pressure into the mains than
will come from the gravity pressure of
the tank.
The well Is now down to a strata OF
clay, under the sand and gravel and can.
not be pumped dry with pump that
throws 500 gallons per minute. SO has
ample supply of water.
AS soon as the elbows and tees for
the mains arrive large force Of men
VIII be set at work laying them and
every effort will be made to have the
system completed within the next sixty
days specified in the contract.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-02-07
Budget of Mews
from Golconda
Cattle Going Out and Corn Coming
in--Mining News and Personal
Items of Interest

hon F. J. Button mas returned from
Reno and his rheumis' lisa is much better.
DIR. H. b. McDo lal1 spent few days
in town. returning 10 wiancmucca en-
No. Sunday.
John Etchert and John A. Comes have
succeeded in bonding their group of cop
per claims to Reno parties.
Nelson Ritts, hydraulic engineer with
the Golconda Cattle Company at Squaw
Valley. is in town after supplies and lra-
terial, and will return in a few days to
push the work Of completion with all pos
sible speed
J. A. Comes met with a painful acci-
d mt by slipping and accidentally push
ing his hand through his store window.
Ed waldron is in town from Swuaw
Valley.
Mrs. J. Buckley, wife of the Southern
Pacific agent at Golcondoa. went to Og-
den for few weeks visit.
j. ID. Seaman, manager or II. Reinhart
& Co.'S store, gave a chicken supper at
the Golconda Hot Springs Hotel Sunday
evening to a few chosen friends. A very
enjoyable evening was spent
The Goloonda Cattle Company has just
finished unloading a corload of Nebraska
corn and carload of barley from Sac
ramento.
Mrs. Thomas Nelson of Stone House
has been visiting with Mrs. Shallenberger,
returning home Sunday.
B rt Lyons, who is interested with J. B.
Fayant in some siver-lead properties
south of here, was in town Thursday.
and reports their properties are looking
splendid.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-02-07

NV. j. Courtney is up is up from San
pse looking after business interests.
u. P. Anderson is at the Winnemucca
om McDermitt.
~Will Lowell, son-in-law of B. w.
Stewart of Willow Point, is up from
Sacramento.
F. P. Snapp came in from Rebel Creek
today and will leave for San Francisco
tonight, stohping at Lovelock en- route
to look after the beef he has feeding at
that point.
B. w. Stewart of Willow Point re-
turned from Sacramento last night,
where he had been visiting his daughter.
Mrs. Stewart will spend the balance of
winter and spring in California's cap
ital.
Commissioner W. 4. Townsend says
the snow at his ranch in Paradise Valley
is from eight to ten inches deep, and at
one time there were twenty inches. He
says tho stock is doing first rate on hay.
He is feeding every hoof hs owns and
will continue to feed hay until spring
opens.