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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-13
Funeral.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Caroline
NJ. johnson, whose death occurred
Friday morning, at the home OF her SOD,
Mr.. j. I. Johnson, 6l5 north Washing
ton street, took place yesterday morning
The services were conducted by Rev.
Edgar Carpenter, rector CT Grace Church,
and the interment was in the Methodist
Protestant Cemetery The pallbearers
were her nephews and grandsons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-13
A.. o.. Can sueu shake.peare.

One Is not in danger of misspeliing
the word Shakespeare. Some one has
discovered 1000 ways, Of which the
following, as they actually appear In
old document, are examples; Shak-
spere, Shaxpere, Shakspire. Schaxper'
SHAKESPEARE, Shagpere, Schakspeyr'
SHAKESPEARE, shaxpur, Shaxper, shak-
sper, schackspeare. saxpere, shacke-
spire, SHAKESPEARE, Shakespeare, shaka-
spear, shakspear, Shaxpeare, Shak-
speere, Shaxpure. Shacksretr, shak-
spear Schakespes, etc. II ere hlrog-
raphy of Shakespeare himself is any
authority twenty-five Of these ways
are correct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-13
Enough Money.

Half q dozen brokers were discuss
ing Russell Sage and his peculiaripes
when one of them told this story: Inc
financier was once askedEWhen does
a man get enough money, NMr. S2ger
when he gets $4,000 more" said I'm
Gle Russell as he stopped at an apple
stand for q moment. Then he passed
on without buying.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-13
Knocked Down by Turntable

About O'Clock last night Mr.. Robert
NJ. Cheshire, an employee at the Potomac
freight yards north OF this city, was
Knocked down by the turntable. His
left hand was badly mashed, and he re-
ceiyed seversl painful bruises. The To-
iured man was removed 10 the Alexan
dria Hospital, where he was attended by
DIR. William NJ. Smith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-13
His Part.

Look here" remarked the thrifty
man to his extravagant wife, you're
carrying too much sail, my lady"
81 don't know why you should both
er about that" she retOrted.
"NoY said he. Il think / should
since have to raise the wind"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-13

Complaints from the New York aud Nor
folk houses under contract for supplying
meat 10 navy and against whose goods sec,
retary Bonaparte ordered that more rigid
inspection be made, demanding a higher
oualitV of meat, have been received al tns
Navy Department. rach house claims ina,
it has been unjustly placed IN bAd odor, anu
holds that as It's goods We're up 10 the Standard
contracted for there was no reason Which
lis contract should be cancelled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-13
An Elephants Revenge.

Mr.. Grover Cleveland O'Neal, who
lives on upper Queen street this evening
visited the circus and played with the
elephant. The elephant taken umbrsge
at what it considered too much familiar
ity seized Mr.. O'Neal by the arm, and
with one jerk pulled it out of place.
The injured man was taken TO the Office
of DR.. O'Brien who soon put the arm in
place sgain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-13
NOTICE.

Coal is comfort. We are delivering the best
grades of newly mined coal, clean and the
very best grade at the bottom summer price
to be delivered before July LIST. Leave your
orders at
DeWILTON AITCHESON, 1O7 south
Royal street. Both Phones 30.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-13
r,aroe New Potatoes, 4Oc Peck.

3 ID. Fancy Florida Tomatoes, Doc; Large
Pine Apples 10 and lie each; Id. SOC green
mixed Tea, S9c; ID. Bucket Pure Leaf Lard
6Oc; 80 doz Carpet Brooms, Irregular prict
40cl while they last, 25c each; White Clover
Honey, l5c Id. o,,s.sop
fehq Rovsl and Wolf. streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-13
Alexandria Light Infantry

Company G, SEVENTEEN Virginia heg,
imeut alexandra Light Infantry WI
leave here on Thursday, the 10th, Tor
Colonial Beach, where they will go inlo
camp for ten days. The company vii,
be in command of Captain Murphy ans
Lieutenant Demaine, and will carry
about forty men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-13
Police Court.


LIZ ~ OeeS@
The following cases we're disposed Of
this morning:
Arthur Shirley, colored, arrested by
Officer Henderson for gambling, was
filed So. =,
Minor Coleman, colored, arrested by
Officer Jones for disorderly conduct, was
fued So.
James Brown, colored, arrested by
Officers Knight, Ferguson, Smith ana
Nicholson charged with beating his
wife and mother-in-law, was fined 500.
Eliza Lomax, colored, arrested by
Officers Bell and Jones charged With as
saulting Mary Bell, was fined 80.
Rose Scott and Pearl Scott, both col
ored. arrested by Officers Knight. Fergu'
son. smith and Nicholson charged WIN
assaulting Minnie Robinson, were hneo
| s. each on
Bessie Red, colored, arrested by ON
GERS Knight and Nicholson charged with
disorderly conduct and fighting, WIZ
fined So. Fannie Washington, also col
ored. arrested by the same oihcer'
charged with a similar offense, was dis
missed.
BENJAMIN johnson, colored, arrested
by the same officers charged with carry
| ing concealed weapons, was dismissed
A white man, arrested by Ofhcers AT
rinptop and Belts charged with benz
-nnk and disorderly, was dismissed
Dawson, arrested by the same ON ON
ICED with larceny, was fined sZo
i ,an, arrested by Officer Bell
Co., and disorderly, wa
cd, arrested b
....... IN charge
rs, wa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-13

MASONIC "A called communication Of
w ALEXANDRA A WAS HI n oTON
LODGE. No. %, A.. F.. & A.; n; will be
held 1t the temple TUESDAY NIGHT, Au'
gust "A. at 1880 o'clock, for work. by orde'
Of the Worshipful Master o
J. S DOUGLAS, Secretary.
auI2 Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-13
FrjR,itfuily Burned.

Chas. w. Moore, a machinist, of Ford City
Pa hal his hand frightfully burned ~ az
electrical furnace. He applied Buckien,'
Arnica Salve with the usual result: "a qulcss
add perfect cure" Greatest healer on e9,ai
for Burns. Wounds, Sores, Eczema aud pies
DC AT = s. Leadbeater and Sons, druggists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-13
HARLOW BROTHERS,
Cameron and Royal Streets
rnyIStf
THE WHISKY OF OUR FORE
FATHERS,

Continental Pure Rye, zoe full quart, ssc
mint: Oyerholt, bottled in bond, and Pau
tones Pure Rye, 9Oc full quart; Port, sherry
Catawba and Claret, 25c = quart, All th'
leading brands Of fine wines and liquors !"
family trade. 'Phone So or drop postal.
HARLOW BROTHERS,
my3 II Cameron ana Royal ofeee'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-13
uroryht Dovn the House.

Critic-I hear that the new mans act
ing brought down the house. Manager
Yes, 1t did. In one week 1t brought
down the house from 800 to 10 people
and the attendants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-13
In IN. pocior,s waiting Room.

Doctor (entering suddenly)-Which
of you has waited longestf Shears
(sulkily)-I. l have waited six months,
and you haven't paid me for that last
anti yeti
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-13
.sen give
I,od1ed in =

William Thn@as, colored, ".
arraigned before Magistrate Stuart
Fairfax county Fnday and held 10 AVA
The action OF the grand jury On the
charge Of stealing horses, VS. SATURDAY
afternoon taken TO Fairfax and Logged IN
- countv iil
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-13
The First Son.

Nodd-I can't make up my mind
what college to send that boy OF mine
10. Todd-How old is he? NG.d-
Nearly three weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-13

In this state it is not necessary, TO serve
Eve DAYS notice TO- eviction OF a cold Use
the original laxative cough syrup, KENNEDY
Laxative Honey snd Tar No opiates. soiu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-13
Ar,yo, of Fiye-masted Schooner

The lise-mssted schooner Ja:' fiefce'
tom Charleston, s. c., with acid phos-
nhste to the Bryant Fertilizer Company,
arrived Yesterday. This is the second
,e.msse schooner that has pass'd up
he Potomac within The past few Days
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-13
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.

Sun rises tomorrow at oil a. m. and sets
at 6 81 p. M. High water at 2:S4 a. M. and
3:02 %. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-13
Weather Probabilities.

For this section showers tonight aud Tues
day; warmer Tuesday; fresh northeasterly
Winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-13

The carnival which had been exhibit
iug on the old fair ground Tor the pass
two weeks left here yesterday LOT 'ea'
ericksburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-13
Special Notice.

Rest Flour s5OOlbbl., guaranteed asso
luteIy; large sack, SOC; small loo; best Coffee
l5c per lb. 8 ID bucket best Lard, zoe; jar
best Preserves, 25c; best Mustard 4c jar, Cat
sup 4c bottle; Sweet Pickles, &c bottle; can
of Peerless Cream 25c;. Scans Chaiienge miik
SIC. 3 cans Karomel Syrup, 25c; 3 CAM
Nav Orleans Molasses, 25c; best Table
Peaches, 2 cans 25c; any brand of soap &c
cake. ,ow nporurps
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-13

LENoNs.-5 Boxes Fancy Lemons just re
eeived and for sale low by, ,,nr,u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-13

CIBCUs SOAP cheap. % boxes CiFen
Soap at 3 cGKes for lOc at n,n,,,s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-13

XJIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office OF The
Y Corporation Court of Alexandria, on the
oath day of July, 1906.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-03-29
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Herman Berger, deceased: Notice is hereby given by the under signed administrator of the estate of Herman Berger, deceased, to the cred itors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within four months after the first pub ication of this notice, to the said ad- ministrator, at Sultan Bros. Store, in Globe, Gila County, Arizona, the same being the place for the translation of the business of said estate, in said County of Gila.
 HARRY SULTAN, Administrator,
 Estate of Herman Berger, Deceased. Dated March 18th, 1906. 5t
Arizona silver belt., 1906-03-29
Special Excursions to Phoenix

The Gila Valley, Globe & Northern Railway company announces special reduced rate excursions over it's line at one and one-fifth fare for the round trip, under usual conditions of receipt certificate plan. account of the follow ing conditions at Phoenix:
 Annual meeting of the l. o. O. F. Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment Rebekah Assembly: Tickets will be sold April 18th to 18th inclusive, return limit April Fist.
 Arizona Sunday School Association: Tickets will be sold March 23d to April 9th, return limit April goth.
 The Southern Pacific company and the Maricopa X Phoenix X Salt River Valley Railroad company will sell tick cts over their lines respectively under same condition.
 Full particulars may be obtained at any Gila Valley, Globe & Northern appncy
Arizona silver belt., 1906-03-29
Ladies' Exclusive Styles

Just arrived. An absolutely match less line of the most beautiful and per feet fitting garments, at the lowest prices for which the same values have ever been sold Here is a wonderful opportunity to select your spring and summer wearing apparel and enjoy all the advantages of personal shopping at Stevens. You are cordially invited to call and examine fashion plates and sample of materials whether you wish to buy orl not. Ifsyou cannot call, a postal card will bring the samples to your home.
 THoS. B. MACKIE,
 Tailor and Dressmaker, Opposite Entrance to Miners Union. Representing
 Chas. A. Stevens & Bros.,
 It Woman's Outfitters, Chicago.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-03-29
Attention, Tax-Payers {!

Bring in your assessment lists to Jhe office of the County Assessor now. Under Paragraph 3S4S (Sec. 18) it is your duty to make out and deliver to the Assessor correct list of all prop erty owned by you or in your charge or under your control, whether you shall receive from the Assessor notice or demand to do so or not.
 Any property willfully concealed, removed, transferred or misrepresented by the owner or agent thereof, to evade taxation, shall upon discovery be as sessed at five times the amount of tax for that year. Paragraph 3S50 (Sec 20. )
 If E. P. STANLEY, Assessor.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-03-29
Notice of Stockholders Meeting

The annual meeting of the stock holders of The Keystone Copper Com pany will be held at the office of said corporation, in the Keegan building, Globe, Arizona, on the 18th day of April, 1906, at o'clock p. m., for the purpose of electing directors and for the transaction of such other business as may be brought before said meet ing. J. R. FINLETTER,
 1t President.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-03-29
Desirable Property for Sale

Wm. Zimmerman offers for sale his property on Mesquite street, opposite the Kinney hotel and immediately back of the w. w. Brookner Co.'S store, fronting 40 feet on Mesquite street and running back on the alley 100 feet. This is a fine business location and will be sold at price that will look very cheap year hence. For further in formation inquire of the owner on the premises, VIM. ZIMMERMAN,
 Globe, Ariz.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-03-29
Notice

Ladies and gents clothes cleaned, pressed, repaired and altered. Special attention given to ladies garments, dry cleaned. AMERICAN CLEANING AND DYEING WORKS, in Murphy building opposite First National Bank.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-03-29

Drawing material. Full line of draw ing and tracing paper, blue print paper, tracing cloth, and drawing inks at the P. o. Store.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-03-29

Sporting goods. You can get any thing that you may need in the sport ing goods line at the F. o. Store. Guns, cartridges, fishing tackle, base ball goods, boxing gloves, punching bags, etc. Agents for the celebrated Spaulding goods.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-03-29

Just received carload of Iron Beds, Bed Springs and Dressers, at J. P. McNeil's, The Furniture Man.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-03-29

The choir of the M. X. church will give sentimental concert Friday eve, April 6, 1906, at 8 p. m. Admission 50 cent, children 25 cents. Proceeds to be used for church purposes. Tickets on sale at Buffers Pharmacy.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-03-29
Notice

Nice stock of latest style of Ladies Trimmed Hats just arrived at the Racket Store. Call and see and be convinced of the low prices at which they are selling. 2t
Arizona silver belt., 1906-03-29

Received, large assortment of Optic beer and whisky glasses. J. P. Me Neil, Broad street, opposite Miners Union hall.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-03-29

Dr. William L. Spates, Dentist, Wells, Fargo & Co. building, opposite court house. Office open evenings and Sunday.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-03-29
Signs of Sprinq

The paint brush is one the signs of spring. Van Wagenen has full line of brushes and paints of all kinds.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-03-29
200 laborers Wanted

At Roosevelt, Arizona, to work on the dam, p cents per hour, up.
 J. M. O'RoURKE X Co.,,
 Roosevelt, Ariz. Inquire at Barclay, Higdon, X Con- pany's Livery Stable, Globe, for fur ther particulars. St
Arizona silver belt., 1906-03-29

Grand prize mask ball, last of th' season, Opera House March 3l.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-03-29

Steam cleaning ladies and gents clothing. Alexander, back of Odd Fellows hall.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-03-29

Wall paper and tinting colors. Any thing you need in this line at the P. O. Store.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-03-29
pr. ]. DELANEY HOLCOMBE
 Dentist

offloe uu Stairs, Over Brookner's
 Office Hours-9 p. m. to p. m.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-03-29

WANTED-LADIES' AND CENTS
 Clothes to clean, press and dye, at American Cleaning Works, located in Murphy building, opposite First Ma tonal Bank.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-03-29

Weather Report For the week ending March 28, 1906:
Arizona silver belt., 1906-03-29
THE SHARE LIST

Arizona National Copper Co.'S per cent bonds at par. Equal amount of stock as bonus.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-08-09

Maxey wiekes IL at home from
his fathers plantation In Robertson
county.
The newest patent kid ribbon
sandals just received at Wagner q
Brandon's. I'll
II. Prince Of the American Brew
ing Association was here from Hous-
ton yesterday.
Just received a new line OF pat. kid
Ribbon sandals aud oxfords At wag-
Ler q Brsndons. III
). G. Gowen Of Cswthon, Grimes
county, Texas, was In Bryan yes
terday and called on the Eagle.
We will pay above market prices
for fresh eggs aud good chickens.
Howell Bros. wH
Another slash Ia prices Of white
duck Oxfords and white hose for this
week at Wagner q Brandon's. 2ii
Mrs. Greed, Mrs. ia X. Farquhar
aud Miss Jessie Nicely were here
from wellborn yesterday on visit.
All white canvass 0xfoFds and
white bose 90 AZ prices regardless Of
cost this week az Wagner q Bran
dous. I'll
a. Foreman on yesterday sold
10 Sam Allen for shipment 10 Allen
station. near Houston, three car
loads OF cattle.
Mr.. aud Mrs. n. c. Robinson lef,
yesterday, the former for business
trip 20 ComAuche, and the latter 20
visit Ia Austin.
Prices slashed in white canvass
oxfOrds aud white hose that Will
make them 20 this week ~ Wagner
n Brnudon's. 2il
]. d. Butts and granddaughter,
Mics Matte Collins, returned 20
HighbAnk yesterday after visit 10
Grimes county.
Ladies misses and childreu's
white slippers aud white nose sell
regardless Of cost this week at Wag-
uer & BrAndont I'll
For fine fresh bread aud cakes Of
all kinds call AZ the Texas Bakery.
Careful attention 90 special orders.
Phone -. Mrs. Otto Boehme. Il
I. J. HolligAn was 10 from the
HolligAn community yesterday ac-
companying Rev. J. W. Baker q
Caldwell county, who left for Crock
EFT.
Don't wear that dusty old straw
hat for the nextA two months when
YOU can get new one NJ almost half
price At Parks 4 wAldrop's. 300
Mrs. Jas l.. ChristiAn\left yester-
day 20 visit 10 Cameron. accompany
ina her mother. Mrs. Frances Cham
bers. who has been here on a visit.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-08-09
RAILROAD TINE TABLE.

Fruit Jars at Howell Bros. SOl
Mrs. Della wooten is visiting at
Mexla.
Prof. r. f. Scott was In the city
yesterday.
Chiffon wells. all colors. Mrs. Mary
Lawrence. u
John Kasarek was in from smeta-
na yesterday.
Miss Hattie Lou Hudson is visit
ing in Austin
Fresh grapes and California Plums
at Howell Bros. ~o
Justice W. G. Pool was here from
Milliesn yesterday
J.B. Cavitt Of wheeloek was In
the city yesterday.
selden Bate i here from Marshal
on a visit to relatives.
II. c. Robinson Jr has recovered
from a weeks illness.
Miss Jessie johnson Is visiting
relatives in Fort Worth.
Miss Blanche Mice has returned
from a visit in Palestine.
Whit Doremus left yesterday for
A business trip 10 Galveston.
wanted-A, once fret class GIN
nsr. Apply TO g. 5. Parker. II
Marriage license has been issued
20 Jim Mays and Matte Lewis.
Mrs. Lena Owens Of Houston IL
the guest Of Miss Beatrice Hearne.
Building for rent on Main street
Apply 20 Bonneville Racket store.
sam Allen, a well known Hous-
ton cattleman. was here yesterday.
Mrs. p. J. Campbell Of Mexia Il
the guest of Prof. aud Mrs. KsnnArd.
Miss Eta wooten returned 10
MexiA yesterday after visit to rel
Atives.
&. II. b. Graham aud X l..
Pounds were ia from Harvey yes
terdayr%
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-08-09

Mrs.F.A. Cappsand Miss Cstherin
Barnes Of San Marcos were visitors
from Benchley yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VI. F. Dsnsby have
returned from visit to relatives in
Cleburne.
Miss Carrie SkAins of Wheelock
left yesterday 10 visit Mr.. and Mrs.
c. T. skains in Houston. She was
accompanied to this city by her
father. r. b. Skains.
Mother st. Agnes Of the Ursuliue
convent left for Dallas yesterday
after a visit here. She was ac-
con. panied to Dallas by Mother Mary
Claude Of villa Maria Academy.
Parks 4 waldrop are showing a
line Of men high grade suits At a
big reduction from their regular
prices. The suits are mostly dark
colors and medium weight and viii
be suitable for early fall wear. 80
A new pair Of trousers would
freshen up that old suit Of yours
PARKS & waldrop are sole agents for
for the celebrated Poragon a Crown
pants. the bes, fitting pants sold IN
America aud they are showing them
in a handsome assortment Of pat
terms from 81 81 up. 300
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-08-09
COTTON RECEIPTS.
Stensland Arrested.

Chicago. Aug. s.-Theodore Stems
land. vice president OF the Milwaukee
Avenue State bank. was arrested late
TUESDAY afternoon on a charge Of VIC
lating tae banking laws OF the state.
Specific charge Is accepting deposits
after knowing bank was insolvent.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-08-09
DIMMITT LETTER.
Railroad coming-whest and Dat Crops
Other Notes.

Other Notes.
Bryan Eagle:
Dimmii,, Tex, Aug. IS, i906.-I
AZ IL has been some time since | |
have written to the Eagle | will
try and drop in a short letter and |
tell the Brszos county people some.
thing kof the planes happenings.
The fret and most important
event to mention is our prospects
for a railroad through our country |
from the north via. Hereford, Dim.
miit, Hale Center, Lubbock and 10 |
Big Springs or Colorado City on
the I. p. railroad. Castro raised
her required bonus OF SIS, 10000 |
with but very little ironble.
The annual picnic at Dimmitt
will come off Aug. 10. We would
like to zee some OF our friends
from down east at the picnic as we
are almost certain Of its success.
There hasn't been a failure since
we came to the planes and IL
there ever was before We have fail.
ed to hear Of IL.
happened tosee the article that
5. /. Lee wrote 10 the Pilot; must
cay il was good, and not in the
least exaggerated. He said he was
going TO Olton in Lamar county to
an all day singing, dinner on the
grounds. Well, we rent and what
time we bad; il reminded US Of
some Of those good old times We
usto have in Brazos, especially the
dinner. and also the singing, which
we enjoyed very much. Lee and
myself are going TO the same place
tomorrow night to an ice cream
supper, and to see the dear people
in the interest OF our candidacy, a.
we only have three more months
10 see the people Of these three
counties.
We have Just finished threshing
wheat south Of Dimmitt; our wheat
made from nine TO thirty bushels
per acre this year, and az fine a
quality, ! think, as one can find
anywhere in Texas.
Oats were not so good this year
as they were las;; only 80 bushels
per acre is the best We threshed
this year.
was very much disappointed
in not getting TO come to the Far
mere Congress IN July. thought
the Congress would be in session
about the last OF July. II being
at the time it va, my business was
so arranged as to make i, impossi-
ole for me to get of. However I
expect to visit my old home again
sometime in the near future If !
live, then ! Gao tell you people all
about this beautiful and fertile
country; where We aye beginning
to have good schools and churches,
and already have the best water,
the largest and bee, body Of land,
clean politics, and a. good il not
the best class ofpeople. taking them
a. whole, in Texas. w. ; ID.