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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-30
TOWN TALK.

Saturday, March 81. complete show
ing CT the new spring suits, topper
coats. hats and shirts. Take d look.
feast for your eyes. Always pleased
to show the new styles. Ullemeyer e
Sterling
Fertilizer, steam dried, odorless for
lawns, gardens and farms, delivered to
any address in town at $3.50 per 100
pounds. Special price in ton lots.
Twin-City Rendering company; phone
403 west.
The acknowledged millinery center
for the three cities is at McCabc s,
hence the four days opening exhibit
as it would be impossible TO accom-
mOdate the crowds of visitors in one or
two days.
Harry DeMink of Moline, pleaded
guilty TO assault with a deadly weapon
in county court this morning and was
fined $25 and costs. The weapon was
beer glass and the victim was Gus
tav DeSinck.
Beautiful imported henriettas, pru-
nellas, sicilisns. serges and fancy
suitings. rs cents to $3.50 values for 25
cents. - cents. IS cents and 60 cents
per yard at McCabe's great short
length dress goods sale this week.
During the ladies' pantry supply sale
Saturday afternoon and evening we
will sell our fancy accent Java coffee
at % cents. See our window display.
No limit to the amount. Don't fail to
get at least one pound. Bartlett Bros,
1S1S-1S20 Third avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-30
SPRING ANNOUNCEMENT,
Seasonable Chat for the Man Who
Likes to Dress Wen.


In the prevailing shade and with
choice selections in staples l have a
very fine line OF offerings for spring.
The man whose taste requires fit and
fashion can have that taste amply
Sratiiied in my shop.
These spring suitinSs cannot be en-
celled in the three cities and | always
guarantee a perfect fit. The men of
THIS community will be pleased to
learn that | am not taking advantage
of the % per cent increase in the cost
of goods. Every yard of goods that 7
have in my shop will be sold at last
spring prices. Sharp advances have
taken place in the wooden goods mar
ket. BY fall that advance will have
reached so per cent My aim is to
have satisfied customers and with this
end in view, | invite every man read
ing this announcement to make me a
call and permit me to show him my
stock OF spring goods
WILLIAM EMIG
The Progressive Merchant Tailor.
1870 Second Avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-30
RAMPACES AGAIN
Chief Of PoIice McCaskrin Tears
Up D. r. !. & NJ. w. Rail-
way Tracks.
sLuE COATS DOING The WORK
Begin Operations at Switch Near De-
pot-First Train Along is Block
ed-On Main Line.

Chief of Police McCaskrin had EN-
again this afternoon and about 3:45
took s or 10 assistants from the police
force to the ID. r. l. & n. w. switch
just west of the depot. where they
commenced tearing up the track.
Immediately back of the blue coated
section hands stood H. Craig HaveI-
field, Chief McCaskrin's right hand
man, with a shot gun while simila.
weapon was lying on the ground.
Boys SLirk.
The boys were ali trying To work in
one spot and either there was not room
for them or else they were Sinking
Jim Brinn wore an expression that in
Dictated that he thought himself too
light for such heavy work, and Cap
tain Hemenway wished he was back
in the laundry, while Butch" Ginane
was saying to himself, Let somebody
else do the work"
Train Arrives.
IL gin oo'tiiu ioi L iSSpOll an
cd while the boys were at work on the
track, and as they were operating Oil
the main line. it was unable to pro-
coed further than the depot
To Seq Who Owns Them.
All the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS would
say when asked the meaning of his
move was that he proposed to loosen
up those tracks to see who owns them"
The Milwaukee passenger finally
went out over the Rock Island tracks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-30
GETS PAPER FROM PANAMA
Isthmian Publication Notes Incidents
Along the Big Ditch.

George J. GrUber is in receipt of a
copy of the Star and Herald and la
Estrella de Panama, all of which is
the title OF a newspaper published at
Panama. The Star and Herald is
printed in English and La EstreIia de
Panama in Spanish The English sec
ton contains some telegraph news
and more of the affairs in the canal
zone. Among the incidents noted in
the routine OF canal affairs is a prema-
tHre explosion of dynamite that blew
a shack into the Chagres river and
knocked the smOkestack off a steam
shovel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-30
TREBLES THE CAPITAL STOCK
Tri-City Transfer g. Fuel Company In
creeses to CSC, 900.

Springfield. H., March 30.-(Spe-
cial) THE Tri7City Transfer & Fuel
company OF Rock Island certified to the
secretary of state today to an increase
in capital stock from $4,000 to $780,
900. and OF directors from three to
five
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-30
COME ANO SEE.
Don't Take Our Word for 1t.

Don't Take Our Word for Ii.
We want you to know we are fitting
others in our stylish fitting clothes.
SO why not you Order that Easter
suit today. $50 TO $40
BEAL & SCHMITT.
Illinois Theater Building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-30
MINERS MAY SIGN
THE 1903 SCALE

indianapolis, March 30.-The resolu-
tfon permitting miners to sign the 1908
wage scale, wherever it is offered by
the operators, was adopted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-30
RAILWAY TIPS.

The c., M. & st. p. offers FIRST class
rain service to Chicago and Kansas
City, from the tri-cities, sleeping car
reservations made to any point desir-
ed. For further information phone any
IF their Offices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-30
c., M. & St. p. Excursion Rates.

Homeseekers' tickets on sale the
first and third Tuesday in each month
to points in Iowa, Minnesota, North
and South Dakota and to other home
seekers territory. For further infor.
nation phone or call at any c., M. &
st. P. office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-30
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

tSOciety news. written or telephoned
to the society editor OF The Argus, wIll
be gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known. to insure rcli:i-
bllity. Written notices should bear sig
nature and address
S. S. Whist Cub. - DR.. and Mrs.
Burkhart entertained the members OF
the S. S. Whist club at their home,
1861. Third avenue last evening. Mrs.
c. Nelson and S. Ransom won head
prizes and Mrs. S. Ransom and l. c.
Peck consolation prizes. The hostess
served luncheon at the close of the
game. The club will meet with Mr.
and Mrs. Feltham, 1S40 Seventeenth
street, Thursday. April II.
Birthday Surprise. Miss Bessie
Hathaway was hostess last evening ar
a birthday surprise given for Arthur
Johnson at the home of the formers
parents, Mr. and Mira. ID. w. Hathaway.
1928 Eighth avenue. There were 90
couples present. The evening was de
voted to games and collation. was
served, Miss Hazel Hathaway playing
the supper march.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-30
FOR APRIL TERM
William NageI's Attorneys Ask
for Continuance in His
Case.
WILL PROBABLY Be GRANTED
Absence of Material Witness is Ground
Ross Damage Suit Goes to
Jury for a Verdict.

Adair Peasants and H. A. Weld, at
torneys for William Nagel, who is I'M
der Indictment on a charge of murder
ing Carl Brady, filed motion in the
circuit court yesterday afternoon for a
continuance until the April term of
court, setting up the absence of a mate
rial witness as ground for such con
tinuance The motion has not yet been
heard, but will probably be granted.
No motion has been made in the Col
let case, but it is probable that that
will go over also.
Goes 10 the Jury.
Arguments were concluded today in
the case of Mrs. Julia Ross We. the
Chicago. Rock Island & Pacifis Rail
way company, which has been on trial
in the circuit court all of this week.
This is a suit for $4,000 in which the
allegation is that the death of George
II. Ross, foreman of switching crew.
was due to the negligence of the de
PENDANT company LudOlph & Rey
nolds and s. r. Kenworthy are attor-
neys for the plaintiff and Jackson,
Hurst & Stafford appear for the com
pany.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-30
Licensed to Wed.
Real e. Schmits

Fine tailoring Illinois theater build
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-30

= OF 0uDCFktoOt-Ibs W. 3GltCS.
For Assistant supervisor-Guetav
Blankenburg, e. n. Hill, j. M. Schaab.
Fer Assessor-Georae w. Henry.
For CoIlector-OrrIn Leonard.
aLDERMANIC TICKET.
First Ward. John HoIzhenlmer
Second Ward e. c. Berry
Third Ward ...,... Charles }. Smith
Fourth Ward ... John p. Sexton
Fifth Ward Thomas a. Fender
Sixth Ward ........... Frank Lawier
Seventh Ward
NJ. w. Battles is the man for super
visor He has filled his office accept
ably and deserves reelection.
Vote the democratic ticket right
through.
Frank Lawler, is one of the cleanest,
most thoroughly representative young
men who has ever run for alderman in
any ward in Rock Island. He is not
bound to any element that would prove
nimical to The well being of the city.
Voters in the Sixth ward should elect
him and they will be pround of him.
There is one thing that all who meet
Z. c. Berry, the democratic nominee
in the Second ward, are impressed with:
his earnestness of purpose and his
pronounced views on public. questions.
Mr.. Berry is not eyasive or Indifferent,
nor is he afraid to express himself.
If he is elected he will do something
besides sit in his scat and vote when
his name is called. He is the kind of
a factor that is needed i'll the council
just at this time. High handedness
and tomfoolery in TIE conduct of the
council meetings will stop pretty quick
" with Ed Berry on the floor of the
John F. Sexton. the democratic al
derman from the most important ward
N the city, has the advantage of one
term in the council, and he knows the
ropes His opponent was also a mem
Der of the council at one time. and at
the end of his term his constituents
turned him out They will not do that
with Sexton.
=
Tom Fender, the democratic candi-
date for alderman in the Fifth ward
was one of the best councilmen who
ever served the city during his past
terms. He was conservative, yet pro
gressive. and withal popular He will
again be elected.
Charles J. Smith in his campaign for
alderman in the Third ward is making
friends through the bitter, malisning
course of his opponent. Mr. Andrews.
is not gaining support through misrep
the other man. His tactics
are as unmanly as they are unjust.
Vote for Henry for assessor and Sc
cure just equalization OF tax burdens.
Mr.. Henry understands property values,
and will do his duty without fear or
favor.
John Holxhammer is sure OF cleo
ton to tho council from the First
ward. He has made a thorough cam
naign, and has made friends from the
start.
Z
Orrin Leonard is one of the most do
serving men in the city. He is com
Detent to fill the office of township
collector, and if elected will employ
40 one to do the work the people en-
rust TO him,
Vote for Blankenburg, Schaab and
Hill for assistant supervisors. They
are all capable. deserving men. and
hey properly represent the city geo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-30

All the news all the time-THH
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-30

NJ. w. Battles is the man for super
visor. He has filled his office accept
ably and deserves reelection.
Vote the democratic ticket right
through
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-30
CAMPAIGN CHAT.

DEMOCRATIC TOWNSHIP TICKET.
For Supervisor-M. w. Battles.
For Assistant ENTHUSIASTICALLY
Biankenburg, E. n. Hill, j. M. Schaab.
Fer Aesessor-Georoe w. Henry.
For CoIIector-Orrin Leonard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-30

Frank Lawler, is one of the cleanest,
most thoroughly representative young
men who has ever run for alderman in
any ward in Rock Island. He is not
bound to any element that would prove
inimical to The well being of the city.
Voters in the Sixth ward should elect
him and they will be pround of him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-30

The coat is 3 inches ong, decidedly form.fittins,
has neat cuffs o. sleeve, and deep side vents. BY
deity handn She side seams and putting
in the gorge, We set fullness in the chest which
gives the figure full robust, athletic appearance.
It is for young men WHO want an exceptionally neat,
stylish garme 1t.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-07-04

Mr. William Judd. who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. DeYar-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-07-04
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
The Coming and Going of the People
You Know.

The Coming and Going of the People
You Know.
Miss Elsie Norris, of Charlottes-
willie, Is the guest Of friends in Hamp.
ton.
Miss Hilpah Tignor Is visiting for
a few months In New York and Phil
adelphia.
Miss Bessie Stokes, of Farmvillc.
is visiting Miss Bessie Blackmore
In King street.
Mrs. Anne Childs Flshburn, of
Stannton Is the guest Of Mrs r. l.
Mason. across Hampton bridge.
Mr. John Weber, formerly n
Hamptonian, but now living In Blue
field, w. Va, is spending few
days here with friends
Miss Ellie Holiday, of Baltimore
reached Hampton yesterday for Wis
II of few weeks with her ssic:
Mrs. Howard w. Saunders, in Nal
lory avenue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-07-04
Phoebus Junk DeaIe? Accused Of
Buying Stolen Goods Be-
longing to United States.
WILLIAM BEDFElDT ALSO ARRESTED
Men Who Are Accused Of Having
Purchased Blankets, Clothing and
Other Articles Taken From Fort
Monroe Give Bail in THE Sum of
$500 and'WiIl Be Tried In Norfolk.

w. A. Mays, who has been in the
civil courts OH various occasions for
p%chasing goods as junk dealer
from thieves, was held for the Unit
ed States court by United States
Commissioners Alexander Garrett. of
Newport News, yesterday to answer
the charge of purchasing goods al.
legged to have been stolen from Fort
Monroe.
William Bcdfcldt, clerk in Mays
store, was also held on the same
charge and the two men were re-
CURED to give bail in the sum of
$1,5O0 each for their appearance be.
fore the United States court in Nor
folk.
Mays and Bedfeldt were arrested
late Monday evening by Deputy Unit.
ed States Marshall Miller, who came
over to Phocbus from Norfolk. and
found the alleged stolen goods in the
junk store.
United States Commissioner Gar
rett took the case up yesterday morn
ing and after hearing the evidence
bound the two men over to the
grand jury.
II Is said that the men bought
blankets, other goods and clothing
belonging to the government and the
authorities contend that the property
was stolen from the fort.
MIR. Fay S. Collier represented
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-07-04

Mr.. Frank X. Rogers, treasurer o
the Normal School. accompanied b.
members of his family, has gon
North, where he will spend the sum
mer vacation.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-07-04
IN COMPLIMENT TO MRS CARSON

Miss Mary Wills Booker Entcrtains
With Luncheon and Bridge Whist.
Miss Mary Wills Booker cntcrtain-
ed at bridge whist Tuesday morning
In honor Of Mrs William l.. Carson,
of liverton, Virginia, until very re.
Gently Miss Agnes Mccarthy, OF
Richmnod. AT o'clock luncheon
was served. The prizes were won by
Mrs. Carson and Miss Clifford OF
Old Point.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-07-04

Mays and Bedfcldt before the COM
missioner ana will also defend the
men when their cases arc heard In
tic courts In Norfolk.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-07-04

Miss Mary Fletcher is visiting hcl
parents, Capt. and Mrs. Fletcher
who now live In Portsmouth.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-07-04
NORMAL SCHOOL NOTES.

Many of the Teachers and Officials
Away on Summer Vacations.
Master William Belts is spending
month with relatives in Baltimore
and Wilmington, Del.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-07-04

NETT, has returned to his home III
Pittsburg. Pa. His two little chill
drcn are the guests of their grand
parents.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-07-04

Miss Ethel Cowans. formerly
teacher In The school, Is one of tn
Instructors In the summer norma
school for culorcd teachers now
session here.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-07-04

Mr.. Albert Howe and Miss Hattie
Howe. of the Hampton Normal
School, will accompany. Capt and
Mrs. Frank w. Darling on their trip
TO England next week.
Miss Ethel Wagg. Of Passiac. n. j.,
formerly connected with the corps
of teachers at the school. spent Sun
day with friends at the institute.
She went to Richmond Sunday even.
Ing.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-07-04

Miss Laura Belts started last even.
ing for visit of a few weeks in
Rochester, Albany, Buffalo and New
York city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-07-04

Miss Jean Z. Davis, who ha!
charge of the publicity department
has gone west, where she will spcnt
the summer vacation.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-08-16
FIRE IN FAULkT0N; y
DAMAGE $4,000
Flames Starting in an Awnin-
Sweep an Entire
Block.
ABOUT HALF
But for the Absence CT Wind the Tt~r
Would Have Suffered Greats.
loss-citizens Help Ia
the Fight.

Aberdeen. :. H.. Aus. ii.--l-c -"
stroycd an eniirc block % ni!ci (: &
buildings and Quilted thr,c torres l.s;
night. causing "a total loss q as'u;
$4,000; insurance. $4,000.
The fire started On on awning a: q
feed store AMI spread iariily. Hard
work by the dCpartT:Cn: 'ayod further
building losses. Tn" chief losses were;
Dryden block. $4,000: IrsuTsrc2. g.
400.
Kelley & Murray. merchandise, Sis.-
600: insurance. Si2Oea.
Rounds photograph gallery. S-.oc0;
insurance. Sl.joo.
Concannon billiard Taslors. $1,000:
insurance. SGOc.
BurRc flour and feed tore. S.S3O: In
surancc S6Cp.
knutc Olsen. hardware stock and
building damaged $1,000. insured.
Adjoining buildings GaiDuEsd sioo,
FULLY insured.
The origin ~ the Ere H. not known.
ny the time the department began e.
feCtlvc work the Dryden block WAS "a
mass az fiamrs M u seemed "a, IN
tire business section was doomed. The
frc was fought from a." tops ui neigh
boring houses ana building. citizens
aiding.
Tn" absence 81 vial undoubtedly
saved the town from serious disaster.
Two years x FaulEtCH suffered hy
n serious Ere. = h'ylG % buildings val.
u,G al S65.0oo h'iaE destroyed.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-08-16
EDITOR SALLET WEEDS
FORMER B%GOKKEEPER
Advance St9ry Of Edisor's Reason fer
Securing divorces Confirmed by In.
formation frem milwaukee. g

Yankton. :. H.. aug. il.-Aftcr n
somewhat strenuous. exciting ana. To
SAY the least. romantic Courtship the
affairs of Editor L. ". Sailrt and his
more han charming bookkcepcr. Miss
Elizabeth Goctz. both former residents
NJ This city. reached "A climax recently
In Milwaukee. where they were mar
ried. u ~ understood. on Tuesday. the
couple leaving Immediately for Europe
IN "A six months tour The room Is
o. years old. has several children. n
almost M old as the bride. n divorced
wife living IN Indianapolis. Ind. with
the children. and a fortune estimated
ut between Sio.cOO and $751; coo. The bride
waH one OF Yankton's most popular
and highly respectable young ladies.
She f. n daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Au-
gust Goetz and up TO u few days ago
when she. accompanied by her parents.
departed for Milwaukee had lived In
Yankton since her birth. nineteen years
ago. Mr.. Goctz IL "A prominent CON
tractor 81 this city. having constructed
most OF the towns Important build
inEs.
rntil n few months ago Mr.. Sailet
was the editor and proprietor OF the
Dakota Free Prcssc. one OF the lead.
Ing German papers In the country.
which was recently sold To n stock
company. Miss GoetZ was his book
keeper and confidential clerk. II was
In the office of the printshop that their
love was kindlcd and finally Mr.. Sallct
determined To dissoIve all previous
bonds ana take her unto himself as
wife,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-08-16
FIGHT OVER DEAD MANS GOLD.
Two Sets Of Heirs Engaged in Legal
Battle Before Sioux Falls Judoe.

Sioux Falls. x. D.. Aug. i3.-Two sets
OF heirs "a commenced AN Interest,"
Ing legal battle before County Judge
Bailey. OF this city. for possession OF
property formerly owned by the late
Mrs. Mary =. Sanford. who died In MI
nois. but who had considerable prop
erty In South Dakota. That part OF
her estate which In situated II this
state IN valued at approximately $780,
OOt.
II appears hat at the time of the
death OF Mr.. Sanford. "A number OF
years ago. his estate was divided as
the law directed. the widow receiving
one-third and the remainder being di-
vided between four children. three sons
and n daughter. The present contest
In the county court here IL over the
one-third OF the ertntc that went To the
widow.
The present bone OF contention be-
tween the opposing heirs In as to the
appointment OF an administrator OF
that portion OF the estate which IL I'm
South Dakota. The executors OF that
part OF the estate In Illinois. which Is
valued az hundreds az thousands Of
dollars. are seeking through their Sioux
Falls attorneys To be appointed the add
ministrators 81 the South Dakota es-
tate.
In opposition to this the only daugh-
ter OF the late Mrs. Sanford. Miss Mary
Sanford. seeks To have herself APP
pointed ms administrators Arguments
In the case. have been concluded before
Judge Bailey. but ne decided To- con-
tinue the ease until the necessary pub
lication could bc made.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-08-16
ESCAPED PRISONER REcAPTUREc
Tobias, Charged With Robbing the
Mails, Safe Behind the Bars.

Aberdeen. :. d., Aug. ld-Charles
Tobias. held for trial ON n charge oi
robbing and burning a mail pouch AT
Bradley. =. D., who escaped from The
county Jail last Tuesday evening. has
been captured and ~ once more u
prisoner. lie vas caught ut his home
at Bradley. where he went To see his
wife and child. walking the entire dis
lance. Two minutes after entering his
home ne was taken 10y "A deputy sheriff
Explaining how he got away. Tobias
said IL was an easy matter, but that he
would never have done IL II he had not
acted on the impulse of the moment
He was cleaning up the jail Office and
took a hat and coat from "a peg and
placed them In "A garbage box. He then
knocked ON the door and asked a
woman working In the kitchen 10 open
the door so that he could empty The
box. Not ~suspccting anything. the
woman complied and he went To- a
barn and. after donning the garment
and hat. he made for the railroad
tracks. He said hat nc fully intended
returning after ne had seen his wife.
Tobias will be- tried at tho Scptcm-
Der term OF the United States our nj
Dcadwood.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-08-16
TO DIG DRAINAGE DITCH.
Deuel. County Farmers Will Spend
$1,000 in Undertaking.

Clear Lake. s.. D.. Aug. i3.-Deucl
county viii next year snow an In
creased value In farm land OF at least
$3.50. 600. II the farmers Of the west end
of the county carry out their present
plans al digging a drainage ditch. Some
.. 800 acres OF land IN the western part
OF the county IL too wet for cultivation
and for hay land is worth only about
81 al acre.
The farmers were OF the opinion that
the land could be drained and last
week got together and employed Cen
eral Carpenter. OF WATERFOWL, a grad
uate surveyor. to survey a ditch which
he has just completed. being confident
that "a drainage ditch would enhance
the value al the land ut least $50 an
iQcre. The ditch would have To be
miles long. and on account OF the land
being too wet to work with teams and
scrapers the ditch would have Ia be
dug with spades n shovels, thus
making the cost bout $4,000.
The farmers have decided To go ahead
with the proposition n " possible
will complete the ditch before the
ground f.eexes this Tall.