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Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14
OpnER on NOTICE TUEREON.

ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE IS.
On this 1lth day Of August "A. ID, 1906
on reading the foregoing petition, it is
ORDERED by the Court That hear
ing be had upon the same on the 3lst
fay of August A. ID. 1906. before said
Court at Portland. in said District. at ten
o'clock in the forenoon; and that motto"
thereof be published in the Daily kenne-
bee Journal newspaper printed In said
District. and that all known creditors
and other persons in interest. may ar,
cause. if any they have. why the prayer
of said petitioner should not be granted.
And it is further ordered by tbs, Court.
That the Clerk shall send by mail to all
known creditors copies of said petition
and this order. addressed to them at their
places of residence rs stated.
Witness the Honorable CLARENCE
HALE. Judge of the said Court. and the
seal thereof at Portland. in said District
on the ilth day.of August A. j. 1906
IL. 81 JAMES F. HEWEY. Clerk.
A true copy Of petition and order thereon.
Attest: JAMES E. HEWEf, Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14
STATE OF MAINE.

Kcnnchcc. ss.
surrIrme Judicial Court in Eqlrity
Will" and Pennington Ralroad Com
ranY.
Petition of Receiver
Now comes WILLIAM ID. PATTERSON
Receiver. in the above entitled cause and
says that in order to preserve the inter
csts OF all PARTIES concerned in said
,rty. franchises and rights of the de
fendant company tn be sold and the pro
CeedS thereof be distributed among the
parties concerned according to order OF
this court
WHEEE,FORE your petitioner prays
that he may be authorized and ordered
20 sell all the property of the defendant
company real and personal. including its
line of railway, equipment and chooses IN
action and all its rights. privileges and
franchises upon such terms and under
such conditions as may seem meet 70
this Hon"rahl" Court. and to bring. into
this Court the proceeds Of said sale.
pa.cd August 10Th: 1900.
WM1IIAM p =, PATTERsoN, .tr1,E Receiver
Solicitors to Complainant.
STATE OF MAINE.
I[cnnebcc. IS. 1907
ORDER
Upon the foregoing petition il IS here
by ordered that n hearing be had upon
the sam" before this Court at the Court
IIous" in Augusta in said County on
August 1S 1906 n 10 o'clock a. NJ. and
that notice thereof hn given by publishing
a copy Of this petition and order thre"
DAYS succ"ssivcly in III" Daily K"nnrber
Journal. thu first publication Ia he at
least three DAYS before said 18th day of
August. 1906. ana hy ~iving m attested
COPY of tbs petition ana order to th'
Cl,.r'- Of the said WIScasSct. WaTerville
and Pennington Railroad Company ana
To the attorneys Of the Real Estate Trust
CON .pany uf Philadelphia. Trustee nj
lost thI'"" davs nrior % said 18th day Of
August. 1866. in order that said defendant
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14

Rev. James Taylor. pastor of the
Portland Society of the New Jerusalem,
(Swedenborgian) and State missionary
of the New church, is in the city for
few weeks at Hotel Winthrop Mr..
Taylor will hold Reading and Conver-
sation Circles every Wednesday even
ing in the parlors of Miss G. f. Sin
clair, 20 Summer street. corner Of
Bridge street. The general subject
will be Realities Concerning the Splr-
itual World as Revealed in the Writ
ings Of the New Church." All interest
ed are cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14

Have you seen the new sparkling
mineral, "Carborundum'? 1t will re
pay you to visit Brooks Hardware Co. :
where for few days the demonstration
Is made. Thousands of stones of all
sizes. shapes and for all purposes Of
sharpening tools Of every kind are
made from this, the hardest abrasive
in the world. Call at the store and
allow the demonstrator to sharpen your
knife, costs nothing
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14

The members of Abenaki Council, X
c., announce that Daniel Sully will ap-
pear at the Opera house Sept. 20s in
1.-The Matchmaker" under the auspives
of the council. Mr.. Sully is one of the
favorites of Augusta theater goers, and
the announcement that he is to appear
in the city will be read with pleasure
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14

It is sai' that the car of Russia re-
ccivcs from his subjects through the
post no fewer than 100 petitions every
dav Of his life. The majority OF these
documents before reaching the mon
arch'S hands are examined by conii-
dental soGrctary.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14

Orville Coleman has been recon-
mended for appointment as janitOr Of
the federal building. The position is
under the civil service. the rules of
which prevented the promotion of Ed
win II. Tillman from the position of
acting janitor the place filled by him
during the illness of The late Mr. Pedder
and since to the satisfaction of all
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14

POND EOAD-Mrs. Julia Gally"n
and daughter Florence of Lynn. Mass,
are visiting Mrs Galyon's sister. Mr..
Il. w. Ridley. for a few wck"s
Florence Merrill returned Monday
night from Il weeks stay with friends
in Richmond.
Marshall Small Of Rowdoinham and
Fred w. Robinson Of Richmond Corner
Wcr calling on friends here Sunday.
Ralph F. Ridley has painted his
steam launch. and put in new boiler
having It now ready for use.
Leonard O. Merrill was at home from
DamariSr"tta Mills over Sunday.
Arthur w Bnwley of Whitinsviil".
Mass. is visiting his parents. Mr. and
Mrs 4. w. Buwley.
Mr. and Mrs Bachelor and daugh-
ter Lillian of Mt. Vernon. y. Y, are
staying at Mr.. Watts cottage.
A large number of the friends Of Ar
thur Bowley met at his home Satur-
day night. and gave him very pleas
ant surprise. The evening was Speh'
in music ana games and all report \
very enjoyable time.
Arthur Robinson and party "f
friends passed Sunday at his camp
here. As5 u
l.. II. Merrill Of Gardiner was ID the
place Sunday. @
Ernest Small returned to his work
in South Gardiner Monday morning.
after several weeks at his home here.
Mr. jennings of Washington, d. C.,
is the guest of J. W. Bartlett for few
6ayS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14

grand ball will be given at City
hall Thursday evening, Aug. 16, by the
members of Mule Spinners' Union. No
10, for the benefit of the strikers, music
for which will be furnished by Ballard 5
Orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14

The work on the COny street pipe
line is nearing the end, and Contractor
Lee expects to have the job completed
by Wednesday night.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14

Among the strangers attending ser
vice at the JeWett school house Sun
day afternoon were Mrs. C. F. Fogg
and daughter of Augusta and Miss
Dunbar of WaterVille
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14

At the regular meeting of Morrill,
Commandery, No. 1926, U. o. G. c.. this
evening, there will be an election and
installation Of a noble commander to
fill a vacancy
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14

Mrs. Mary Shepleigh of Washington,
D. G., is in the city for a short time
and is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. II. S.
Turner on Sewall street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14
NOTICE..

Whereas nv wife. Annice NJ Hvsom
bas left nv he'd and board without just
cause. 7 shall rav no bills Of her con
tractfng after this cate.
Augusta. Aug IL, 1906. aug14d1t'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14

There will be a special session OF
Augusta Lodge, No. 964, b. p. o. Elks,
on Wednesday evening, Aug Is.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14
LOCAL MATTERS.

AS Wednesday is Ascension day, the
French Canadian stores of the city will
remain closed during the day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14

CONSULT THE WANT COLUMNS
If IN NEED -. HELP. 1T IS A
PROFITABLE INVESTMENT TO
USE THEM.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14

Miss Whitehouse has resumed heI
classes.in piano forte instruction. Ad-
dress Box 2S, City. aug11eod6t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14
LOCAL NOTICES

a special meeting of Capital Aerie.
r. .. r.. will be held i'm Darby hall at
8 O'Clock Tuesday evening. Business
or Importance. Refreshments.
auP1 3d Of
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14

My floral rooms will be closed until
oct. /. Mrs. ]. w. Beck, 20 Spring
street. augSd1w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.

The two-story house and ell at the cor
ner of Harrison avenue and Harden
street This is a corner lot with large
garden, fruit trees and city water. Within
five minutes walk of churches, schools
and shoe factory. This is a good chance
to buy a home at a reasonable price. For
information apply to f: l.. Hartman, No.
july3id& wifi
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14

FRESH CUT FLOWERS EVERY
day. F. D. Hartshorn. Tel. 21s-S.
m18dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14

Fresh flowers, Ben Venue Floral Par.
lors. "a State st. Tel. 3O3-3. je5dtf,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14
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Advertising notices, news form, will b
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pages.
Subscribers who fail to rsesivs ths
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14
SOUTH VASSALBORO.

Miss Gladys Twitchell is spending a
week with her friend. Miss Dorothy
Marston at Lake C"bbosseecontee.
JC. Whitehouse of Wilmington. Del.
arrived mt the home of his brother. f.
H. Whitehouse saturday evening for 4
short visit
Mrs. Minnie Rice. who has been
sprndin.. Il week At J. +. TWitcheli :.
returned to her home in 1allowell Sat
urday.
Mrs. f. Miller returned to. her nom"
Saturday after passing Il few wee IA"
with her sister At Norwood. Mass. she
was accompanied by her niece on her
return.
Mr. and Mrs c. II. Morse had as
guests over Sunday Mr.. and Mrs VIII
Palmer of Gardiner.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. o. Hussey OF East
Nassalboro were in the place Sunday.
NORTH AUGUSTA.
The annual picnic Of the Methodist
Episcopal Sunday School Will be held
at Silver Lake Wednesday. All those
not having chance to go are request
ed to meet at the Grange hall at s
CLOCK, W HSit tHNy W Ill nv fltN it't wi :
If stormy Wednesday it will be held
Thursday.
MIR. and Mrs. Fred Scrihner passed
tho sabbath with Mr. and Mrs. Roland
Scribner.
George Morse is visiting his sister,
Touise Morse, at f. II. Tillson's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Loyal Grover returned
.h.;r home at Pittsficld Friday af-
ter nassing few weeks with their par
ents.
Albert Black and daughter Alberta OF
sidney attended the church services
here Sunday. Miss Amy league a"'
companied them home for few days
visit.
Miss Della Cummings. Miss Pear
Cross. Scott Cummings and Raymond
Neservey enjoyed a drive and picnic a
Greely's pond Saturday, returning IL
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14

Dance at Island Park Monday ana
Thursday evenings, at close of theater.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14
FOR SALE

Are you going to get mar
ried? Then don't fail to read
the bargains In the want COL
umns this morning. There are
opportunities there which will
be snapped up by young peo-
ole who have an eye for the
future
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14
EAST WINTHROP.

Harry Packard. who has been al
Stockton Springs for the past few
weeks, is at home for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Greene of Wal
than. Mass. are visiting his father
a. L. Greene.
W. ii. ITcwett and Roy Healey have
gone to Mccalrs Ferry, Pa, where
they have secured work.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. l.. Wood and daugh-
ter OF Rrooklyn. Mass, visited Mr..
Woods sister, Mrs. Martha Perkins, for
a few days the past week.
The following are the arrivals al
Cobbossee Farm the past week: +. r.
Gustin, J. ). Given, Woburn, Mass
T.. G.. Graham, S. II. Graham, Burlng
ton. Mass; Sarah f.. Thompson, Emily
!. White, Portland. Ne: Mr.. and Mrs.
ID. f.. Badger and daughter. Lucille
Cambridge Mass: w. Fl. bunting
ton, Hartford, Conn. and j. l..
IumpuS East Whitman, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14

HORSES, WAGONS, HARNESSES,
wood. gravel, loan. dressing and filling.
Frank B. Lee Co. m19dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14
LiTCHFIELD CORNER.

Mrs. Almira Smith has returned
homes after spending Il few weeks at
her brothers cottage at Indian Rest.
Prof. Warren Smith Of Chicago has
joined his family at his fathers. He
will remain until some time in Septem-
Der.
Deacon d. T. Smith has been con-
fined to his bed by illness. He is not
yet able to be out.
There was a meeting of the church
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14
FARMlNCDALE.

Ralph McCausland was at home 4
few days last week.
Mrs Albert Call has returned from
Lewiston where she has been visiting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hooper are receiving
congratulations on the birth of a baby
girl.
Mrs Ella Pollard of Watcrville was
the guest of Mrs. oscar Mccausland
last week Mrs Mccausland has been i'll
all summer but is now recovered To
such an extent that she is able to b..
about the house with the aid OF
cIutcles and even drives out III nice
weather.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Lewis and the
Misses Bertha, Grace. Alice and
F'rancena are taking an outing at
Capitol Island.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14
LITCHFIELD.

the evening with a fine lot Of pond lii
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEC.
READElElD.

Rev DR. NJ j. Eckles Of Philadelphia,
who has been passing his vacation at
the Avalon, will leave here for Carlisle,
Pa, to visit his mother, who sustained
a fracture of the thigh last week by a
fall down stairs.
Mrs A. A. Sampson of kents Hill
died at her home there Monday morn
ing from heart failure. She was the
wife of the late a. a. Sampson. for
many years trustee of the Maine Wes-
leyan Seminary. Mrs. Sampson WAS a
woman of sterling worth, respected by
all.
Charles f. Stevens has had the hotel
stable roof covered with cement roofing
IN place of shingles.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14

I ENGINE 5x12, CYLINDER ABOUT
10 III. F., in good order, will sell cheap.
Inquire Of B. K. Rronn, r. +. ID. No: /.
Palermo, Maine. a4d2w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14

Sunday was observed as Children :
day at the Baptist church. There Was
n good attendance and very interesting
exercises.
George Pratt and Miss Emma House
of Augusta were in town Thursday.
Alfred Piper of Lynn. Mass. who has
been visiting at II. J. Eamfords will
return to Lynn Tuesday.
II. T.. Wentworth is making extern
siv" repairs on his house.
This Is "Oli Home" week ana many
are expected tn return to their Oh
town.
There remains considerable hasin t"
be done,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14
WALL SODA FOUNTAIN. MIRROR

in back two gas side lights. three
draughts. ten syrup tanks. counter slab,
drainer with sink combined. Has been
very little used; all in perfect running or
der. VIII sell for one-half the original
cost. Il. \. Piper, State Street. opposite
Court House. f23dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14
FOR SALE

SWELL SUITS, LACE WAISTS, SILK
raglnns ard petticoats for ladies. for sale
at Foom - Hotel North, Monday and
Tuesday augl3d2t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14

10 ROOM HOUSE. RENTS FOR 1884.
Bargain at $2400. Other houses and real
estate. House lots. Brick yard, stone
quarry. Can sell your real estate. +. E.
Newbert, 269la Water ST. aug4dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14

FRAMELESS SPEC NCEES HNO
eye glasses only sl.00 Eyes tested free
and only the best quality lens used. Nj.
=. Wight. Graduate Optician, 3l4 Water
St. Augusta. aldlmo
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14
BRANCH MILLS.

Miss Lizzie Parmentrr, who has been
working at Windsor the past two years
is i'm town visiting friends and rcla-
tives.
Mrs Eugene Hall ana mother of
Nobleboro. also I2lbridge Narnry are at
r.. S. KitchinS.
Mr.. and Mrs ]. II. r. Dinsmore and
daughter Dorothy. MIR ana Mrs. ). g.
Parmentrr. Harry WorthinS, Annie
wall and Edna Osgood have gone t"
Edgecomb for a ten days cutting.
The Ladies' Sewing Society held 4
picnic at the home Of Mrs. Z. p.
Northrop. August Sth.
Miss Gertrude Rowe visited friends
IN Augusta on. day last week.
Mrs r. H. Robinson is visiting h"r
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Eli l.. W"rthing
Mr.. and Mrs. J. =. Goddard OF
Wateryille aud Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Pierce and littlt son of iiavcrhill
Mass. arr. the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs
Dean Estes.
Miss Ruby Tobcy gave spider party
to several of her little friends. August
9Th Ice cream and several KINDS "i
cake were served. The afternoon WAS
very much enjoyed by the little folks.
Miss Alice Harvey and friend Miss
wall, are visiting Mrs. f. A.. Doe.
FAYETTE.
Sunday was observed aa Children
day at the Baptist church. There was
a good attendance and very interesting
exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14
A BLACK cELDING 7 YEARS OLD

stands l.-3 and weighs 100. Fine styled
and good road.r. Inquire of II. NJ
Springer, 156 Water street Augusta.
augl0dlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14

TWENTIETH CENTURY EDITION
Encyclopaedia Britannica, with bookcase.
Has not been used. Apply at J. Noyes
Place. aug9dlw*
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14
OR EXCHANGE FOR PRINTING
NAPHTHA BOAT 17FT. 6 IN. LONG
FARM ON THE SHORES OF CHINA

Lake; good location; Is acres wood and
lumber, It's apple trees, house " stories;
barn 40 IS feet. 1la mile from village. For
further particulars address Alma r.
Clark, Weeks Mills. Maine, r. +. u No:
SO. a3d-w@
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14
NEW Mich HEIFER, ALSO COW

due to freshcn in December to be sold at
once. Leonard Barber. Winthrop, Me-,
Route - residence East Rcadfield.
aug 1Odtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14

kcnnrNUo, IS.
supreme Judicial Court in Eqlrity.
Gcodfrcy +. Farley vS. WiScaSSct Water
will" and Pennington Rarroad Com
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14
N TO ADVERTISE, Ex-
HALLS BARBER SCHOOLS s14

washington St, Boston, Mass. Wages
while learning. Instruction; tools; board !;
room; railroad ticket free by "CO-Opera-
tive Plan" Get particulars immeditely.
a4d2w*
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14
3 TABLE GIRLS. SEVERAL GEN.

eral housework girls that can cook. kitch-
en- girls and chamber girls for Old Or
chard. Address Mrs. Lizzie Boyes, with
stamp for reply. Old Orchard, Me.
aldlGt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14
FOR SALE
LIGHT DRIVING TEAM, CONSIST

tween 1000 and 1l'O pounds. Price reason
able. Geo. NJ. Bean, Jr., r. +. d. 3
aug1ld3ts
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14
WANTED
AT ONCE, MAINE INSANE HosPI-

tai. Augusta, an experienced baker.
bread and pastry. Also male help for
kitchen. Must come we'll recommended
as to character, habits, etc. Address DR..
l.. n. SanbOrn, Supt. aueSd1 W
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-14

a MALE RABBIT HOUND PUPS,
most 3 mos. old; fine stock. just right to
etc, write to +. W. Simpson, l43 Water
st. Skowhcgan. Me. auglld3t|
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-08-04

There was q short pause, but 1t waA
not the silence Of people who have moth
ing more to say to each other. 1t was too
tense, too restless for that.
"Shall l." inquired Tyars, rising sud-
denly, ''go and find Easton? should
like you to know him."
4 shall be most happy" she said, with
one of her gracious little bows. As he
moved away she called him back almost
as IL she were loath to let him 60, as II
there were something still left unsaid
between them.
Tell me-" she said In a gayly conn.,
dent tone, before you go, what is his
specially. / always like to know stran-
gers chief characteristic, or, II he has
no characteristics, his particular hobby
whether, mean, he is botanist or q
yachtsman, a fisherman or politician.
1t Is SO much more convenient, you un-
derstand, to know beforehand upon what
topic one must conceal ones ignorance.
"Miss Winter" he said, deliberately,
"you have not found out my particular
hobby or my chief characteristic yet"
mot yet" she admitted.
81 think" he said, that Easton has
no hobbies His specially is eloquence.
He could almost persuade a certain stub
born quadruped to part with his hind
legs. He was destined by the positive
department Of Providence for an orator
but the negative department, with 1T
usual discrimination, gave him veal
chest, and therefore he is nothing"
THANK you," she said. "Now l know
something Of him. I have to concea
beneath wretched smiles the fact that
know absolutely nothing of American
commerce, American politics or oratory
wonder" she added, as an afterthought
"whether there is anything he can per
suade me into doing?"
"He might" suggested Tyars, per
suade ycu into the cultivation OF M
tive"
Then he turned and left her. MATTHEW
Mark Easton saw him approaching, an
. broke off rather suddenly a waning cor
versation with his minister.
"Easton." said Tyars, come here.
went to introduce you to Miss Winter.
"NIiss Winter" returned the American
. "ominous name. Who is she?"
"She Is a person of considerable "
= auence in the Grace household. Do yo
understand? 1t is in Miss Winters pow
: er to deprive us of Oswin Grace, If 81
Z cares to exercise that power"
l. Easton's face expressed somewhat Il
!. dicrously a passing CONSERVATION.
IIang these women!" he muttere
Q docs she," he inquired, suspect som
3 thinsf"
e IL think So" was the reply, IAN
l. moreover, she is a clever woman; so
y careful"
fro p eoutinned.l
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-08-04

Not all reclaimable waste land Is arld
land. There is waste land which Is Idle
because 1t has too much instead OF toe
little water. There Is swamp lana as
we'll as desert land, and 1t Is beginning
to be realized that swamp land may not
only be as cheaply reclaimed as arid
land, but that it Is the cheaper to main
tain when once reclaimed. Irrigated
land requires to be irrigated continu'
ally or else it lapses back into desert
Swamp land, once drained properly, ls
drained for good, and 1t occasions no
further expense than that which apper-
tains to ordinary arabic land. The ex-
pense Is actually less, Indeed, because
drained swamp land Is more fertile
than the average agricultural soil and
requires little or no artificial fertlllz-
ing. There are various other respects
| In which swamp land, once drained, Is
more desirable than irrigated desert
land. Some attention Is now being paid
to these circumstances, and 1t Is likely
that Congress and the States will short
ly take some action toward retaining
the swamps as we'll as the deserts. The
possibilities are extensive. 1t Is esti-
mated, for example, that the everglades
of Florida, II drained as engineers say
they can be, would yield 100000 acres
of tillable land. Michigan has 5000, DOC
acres of swamp land, Minnesota be
tween 100000 and 100000 and iii
nols has 100000. There are great
areas in New Jersey and Virginia. The
total Is impressive and It's impressive
ness Is increased by the fact that prac
tically all this reclaimable land Is clos'
to the great centers of consumption. L
Is In immediate proximity to the dens
est population. Thus there Is the ad
vantage of contiguity to market com
blned with low freight rates for tn
! short distance. A bill has been intro
, duced in Congress for the reclamation
of swamp lands under a system sim
lar to that adopted for the utilization
Of the southwestern deserts. A begir
3 ming has been made and there can b
5 little doubt that the project will even
: ually receive legislative support. Cel
a tainly the manner in which the land
: in the irrigation districts have bee
: taken up indicates that the time is NJ
Y far distant when the reclamation Of IL
n swamps will be necessary to accomm
date the increasing numbers of Il
American people. We shall have
n utilize all our territory In order to fl
u homes for the population and to pr
y duce food with which to feed 1t. tt
l. great advance in the value Of farmir
l. lands indicates that the governme
D will shortly have to utilize every ava
g able acre, ana the possibilities Of 81
II 100000 or 100000 acres Of swan
III land are obvious.