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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-16

Bullets from the thirty ca..hcr rifles
" the United States army whirl with
great rap.dty. The riding gives one
revolution of the bullet about It's axis
Iu ten inches AZ the muzzic the We
loci'y of the bullet Is 2,3OD feet q
second. which means 27Gp turns soc
end. ASSUMING that the bullet does not
strip iu the riding The circumference
OF the bullet is ol2 inch, which gives
a periphcral velocity of 2,GuO inches
each second. or 1900 feet a minute
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-16
a. naaI., lr n.IlhLnr.

-ir 500 want tu -.H 900 aiI.tv.' an
ts.ifsr1rtrr said. 'gI fp 90 cemetery and
sutse a8u Iu fhe erection uf Dll fash
srs-k runi1s they lower into place the
rEs Tl7tr slabs. Thr-o marble slabs arc
81 fra Hurr-i by means of "a derrick.
r--S1r W. lowered by hand The work
g - .lrhcnto. you sco. and IL is 80
s.s7-sAaEy not % chip the edge. u the
Sso..s- shat only hand work answers.
fss aasdrr. ] suppose. how the men
ss-sia u.slrhing or crushing their fingers
~ rnrT bower % great slab Of marble
, ~ -r N marble base. Well. they ac.
1usSplssh ihis by lowering the stone
rps.z humps of sugar arranged Ia or
+, rffr lnn1. and then th0v gradually
zsssfrs fhe sugar by squirting water
s sVvT o. Au The huge. nat stones of old
.a-sti,n,g-A tombs or vaults nr. lowered
~ haI1t on 90 Jumps Of sugar"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-16

n Danish paper compares Il love
Css'' in mnny languages Here are
'sa~ - nIrm The Danish paper Is our
~nty nu,hority for their correctness:
Flss ~ ma man says. "jo ugll ul,' the
lIrTaNsa-r1E. "Gc SIREN ~ hcz." the
.r1H,s F very shortly. "NchobcccS;"
~ Egyptian. similarly. "Nuchkol;'
Dee -Ffus. "S.si sc7elpum," and the
luain,s. "Nium tyig ko pijar kuryu"
Asi uTFrwhclming is ihe declaration
s.s isvs ~ an Eskimo. who tries 90 win
. tiss r1'svr one by the pleasing sound
- feF dainty lttic word: "Unlyifgs.
s,5s-rlni liuinaicrhmuj mujuuguursigujak."
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-16

-u7s~n n small boat capsizes.~ sai1
~ Dff river man. "fha occupants
sngItl not tfy 90 climb aboard but
shsgl lightly cling t1 10 until help
.-s1.ss. LreL light canoe Will n al
fIrskslh.ty sustain their weight until
ss.8srsnr. Arrives 10 they wI only
--iu- -H lightly f1 i's overturned sides
-Hg IfuF lh'. allowing tIs body to f11t
~ 80 VISITOR. which .f win da and not
~ Dr. .rr ,.-r.U ...reD- fl attempt t1
- Na-r upon tH. rrlaa ar to crawl
1Rur .,s overturned bottom
-fAu Is where t.a fatal rI.'.. .a or.
r-Trs .- tsHr.r 200 boating d-.vu.u. ae
.sia-rfr h single man with 90 e.ll
elurl plank lu f,e water cam Zoo Is
sgr-grf-z a1i efforts 1 save himself
Tusf rrF r.ls N.r.rfH f.. surface ~
ras usirr .HI drown us1 and 'hcra
-ElaTst1 tla s.Ha r'HHs u support
- -It Hf t.... r.l who ar. well
.t11r-t rnI ..1. enough merely tH lrr .r
is ti1rt #.h .. UtfI. downward pres
r rr uH.-. a. single OR l.s
ss--f Hr.. ...lrs iIf. n fl.. man
rtr- rrH.l a land .u4n would grasp.
lrss II down H tl. water 1uI - down
vr1 .L Washington STAR
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-16

There ate srw. queer hooks aud cor.
ner. .l tln state oi N.u.. and many
of 'lr titles of .ho smaller towns anI
l0rIl.'.e. arc worthy Uf special men.
ton. Nclr OrshaId g. Pueioyr.Ilc.
waIn Hog valley .s % certain rlcmr
cgua retreat located near Raymond.
U.- Corner ilDuco.p cove. is well
s.Yuu l.a.. .l Winthrop. while o.t su
Gre coon road strains, thing. have
sometimes happened s mile IYu. D.
IIu Hole li,l ,hr .,.pr.-t eyer. and
aIl tHr way up ar' little rests 't, bang
ue pins ol." people say. O.pr Poland
way is taa hunger Inspiring name oI
E.nitowu. while highly suggestive OF
."-..-oo vus th' old name 0f Sac.
oIHuppI. one does not have 90 die 90
pass through pur-1iury and some of
o.. most prominent men Iu The state
lave hailed from this sinful region
ND.tlcr are tho gates of Eden closed
20 40 mortai-. but nowadays one jour.
rsv, y.u au ancient toll bridge that
leads thc Traveller straight 10 this en.
,.autrd land Lewiston NIcJ Journal
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-16

Many OF the inhabitants of the sea
age good jumpers and some have be-
come famous .woug them should bt
mentioned IN tar on or silver king. %
hugo n,h with scales that g,cam Ike
silver Ia the Pacific waters thp tuna,
fn ally Of the horse muckorcl. is noted
fDr .t leaps. Sometimes @ school
sweeps mp the coast and the powerful
lsh. often weighing 500 pounds. are
seen in the mir in every direction. They
dart Ike an arrow, turn gracefully I've
or six feet in the air and come down.
keeping the water fpr acres in q foam.
and. 10 not the greatest, they are cor
taiu.y the most graceful OF the jump
ers 0f the sea.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-16

The bankruptcy court c.r boast some
delightfully."- naive rcIoIEdcrs. How.
sir, is IL possible" lngl'y demanded
the opposing counsC! of the bankrupt.
TO I've Do the luxurious style you have
effected ou S2uO a year, The witness
replied. with an air of lustIhab!c pride.
that that "was q problem 20 which be
had devoted considerable time In the
Interests OF social economy. and the
results ~ his humble Efforts We're now
before the court"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-16
COTTON eELT EXCURSIONS.

Los Angeles, Cal, one fare for the
round trip. Selling September 3 20
"a inclusive. Limit for return Octo
Der 81. 1906.
Very low rates will be made efec
tive 10 the following:
Call on any Cotton Belt agent foi
full information regarding your trip
pr address d. NJ MORGAN,
Trav Pass Agt.. Fort Worth, TeI
GUS HOOVER,
TraV. Pass Agt. Waco. Texas.
r. c, FYFE,
Asst Con. Trt and Pass Agt, Tyler
Texas
JOHN r. LEHANE,
Gea. Ert, and Pass Agt Tyler. TsI
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-16
For Sale

Secondhand Typewrlters at a bar.
gain when we move into our new
building, Sept !, we will equip onr
school entirely with new typevriters.
Tho % Remington, Underwood Grd
SMITH Premier typewriters that are
now In use will be sold az a great bar.
gain. These machines will be put In
good shape and sold under a guar.
antoe. Machines will be delivered
now or later and will be sold on terms
10 sul' the purchaser II you need n
typewriter. phone or write l3tf
SELVIDGE BUSINESS COLLEGE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-16
Kansas Wheat Train.

Arimoreite Special.
Wellington. Kan. Aug. i3.-T.e
wheat special train which will b. -r.
through the wheat belt OF Kan
th.s week left here this mor.-
Eight stops viii be made between here
and k.agmsn. where the night uiI u.
rant Professors. Willard i..-
Brown. shoesml,h and Ten Eycka of
tfe faculty of The Kansas AgricuI. -u
College are aboard the train and v.u
deliver lectures az ail stopping pl.
DO .s believed that tho trip will b.. a.
raa. assistance too farmers iu .a
scientific Improvement OF crops. a
previous experiment last gear as
highig favorable. From Kirgman i.e
train win proceed to Englew0d ou.
row. tD Hutchinson on wednesday. %
Jo'more ou Thursday. 20 Scott CITY on
Friday and the trip viii end at Flor.
eHce oH Saturday evening.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-16

Eniu raycWputs as ST. Paul said of
ss-N-ncv is often falsely So called" II
fnl. v.-i estate men would but forget
fins -larhoard idea W laying ONT A
---suf' earJ,urt INTO their confidence
sfH42 tg.. ryutour OF the land Into their
s-sanf.ilrrNtion and plant trees accord
fH-tr rahlrhauites would rise M and
c-aN rasm lcssed.-Country Life IN
-NFI1Esrnsl
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-16
R.fsrrss 80, A,tra.,lor.

.irdm1-eite Special
ST. Vernon. fad. Aug. 15.-Fars
James once a famous train robber and
q brother Of Jesse James. Is one %, tle
attractions az the couny fair which
opened here today James win act ss
O. starter in the races.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-16

"Gce whlz" said George for the
twentieth time IL makes me- mad
every time think OF the SO I lost
today. | actually feel as II Ia like to
have somebody Kick me-"
by the way, George" said the dear
girl drcamIly, don't you think you'd
better speak % father this cvcn.ugT-
Philadelphia Press
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-16
MAKE Hay while the sun Shines"

WaN@ Nag WING AfNG sun oNlNeas
There s. a lesson 10 the work Of
the thrifty farmer he knows that
the bright sunshine may last but a
day and ho prepares f1r the showers
which are liable to follow. So 30
should Dee with every household. Dys.
eu'ery. dlsrrhoea and cholera mo-ols
may attack some member Of the
homo without warning ChamberlaIn's
Collie. Cholera and Dllrrhoea Remedy.
which is the best known mcdiclanc f0r
these diseases. should always be kept
az hand. 3s immediate treatment is
necessary and delay may prove fatal
For sale by F. J. Ramsey. ". y.
Frame. Ardmore Drug Co. Bon
ner e. Bonner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-16
Statecraft and Statehood

John Sharp Williams contributes an
article in September Southwest up.
on the Admission Of the New State
It. Political and Commercial Signih.
canoe"
September Southwest" is devoted
exclusively TO the New state.
Five cents a Copy-Flfty Cents a fear.
SOUTHWEST. 1857 Frisco Building.
ST. Louis, NO. tSepl.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-16

ltIfrl Keeper What did the strau-
ssssr s,y when you gave him the h.ll3
VJzs.rE such mnu,;ruus prices he uvy-
~ saw 'yc were an ubomInable gang
,rf gy.'v,.s Hotel Keeper Good. So
r.sL,-Ft U',ome abusive. thrn:-Vl.e-
4 rs-sa,.s Ba.irr.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-16
EXCURSIONS

santa Fe.
Sumrisr excursions On sale daily:
IAmpasas. Texas. te.Ss
san AngsIo. Texas. s1sTS
Galveston. Texas. si7.sS
Ma,agorda. Texas. s1720.
Boerne. Texas. si7.55.
waring. Texas. sis05.
Comfort. Texas. sisS5
Kerviile Texas. S1Se5.
Special excursion 20 Mexico City,
Mex. Sept Ord 70 18Th. Rate l3s.
". A. DAsHIELL. T. A.
Frisco.
Frisco. will sell tickets % 80
points on their line at one and one
third fare.
Va. DASHIELL. T. a.
J. ". NARlNG. 7. =. A. Sherman
Te1as
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-16
NOTICE
TO Telephone Patrons

We wish 20 announce that the
extra charge Of fifty cents for
long distance instruments viii
be discontinued beginning April
lst, 1906. All patrons who de
sire long distance accommoda.
tiOns will first make arrange.
ments for credit with the man.
agement, Otherwise they will rot
be granted long distance privil.
eges, Do not force the operator
10 give you credit.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-16
. cent cigar,

Original laXa Ike oouct syrup, Ken.
uody's Laxative Honey and Tar. Ne
Opil,cs Sold by Hoffman Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-16

f.. b. Luke viii move HIS music
store ON Sept. 1st 20 the 4. Edlleman
building. 2O7 West Main street. 1O-lst
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-16
RESOURCES.
s692.s47 "a
LIABILITIES.
s6s2.s27 81

s692,S27 81
No better indeI 70 the growth Of Ard.
more can be found than IL reflected in
the constant and steady increase In
the deposits OF the Ardmore National
Bank.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-16

We have an extensive stock OF the
most worthy domestic and imported
perfumes odors that viii delight you
are here.
o f. ]. RAMSEY Druggist.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-16

Fruit Jars at stevens. Keuaeriy &
Spiagius Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-16
pEPo-iTs.

LEE CRUCE, President
). W. STUART. Cashier.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-16
PROFESSIONAL COLUMN

VIII 0racflce trf0re ne Unliet -fstes 0u-
preme Court. Court % Claims. and all the
Departments and Committees - Congress
For eight years In U.s General LsBd once.
Matters before Goa xrcss sud1niisE claims
sspeclalty
one - the editors % Matthews = Con.
wav'snfEpsf~ Authornf Matthews oxide
Matthews Forms % Pleading" Etc.
Refers % EDITOR " tlis paper
OHcess Iil0 New YORK Avenue. washing.
ton. D. c. Telephone Main flfl.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-10
WATER SCATTERED THEM
Plug Poured Forth on the Crowd at
CarnivalJast Nirht

An amusing incident happened at
tie carnival last night, just as the
"Speiler" with his introduction of
Li2ette, who "irumps the gap The
lady was about to Jump when a num-
her of small boys, standing on a
uipe connected with a water plug,
hv their united weight detached the
pipe from the plug and the water
burst forth in stream. scattering
the ladies, children and HIM
self, who happened to be
there, in every direction. and half
drowning number of them. The
scene was mdierous in the extreme
and created roats of laughter l-t
The .p..te, ct NIL. thinking il was
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-10
A nice home for sale Easy terms
See the Fidelity Trust company,
6-S-tf

War is declared between two prom.
inent business men cf the city who
hitherto have been the closesi Of
friends. One had occasion to visit
the others room yesterday, and the
trouble commenced then and there
"Where did you get that IhOto-
graph '' yelled the visitor, making a
grab for the picture cf a very fine
'ookiag maiden. "No, You dom "
briefly responded the other, iumpin1
IN hetwsgn the likeness and the in
qurer The arrival of a third party
on the scene prevented casualties,
but the original of the photograph
has teen busy with explanations and
me men "neyer .ueak as they pass
by"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-10

II ven are looking for real bar
"airs in real estate, see the Fidelity
Trust company est
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-10
A Few Snaps.

We have few snaps in real estate.
Fidelity Trust company. 6-S-tf
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-10

Visit the Fulton Market for the
freshest Meats.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-10

Fulton Market. opposite post of
fee. Tha, 5 all.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-10

See Ewing for Pitts Wire, the new
II a-d best.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-10

Evi-g .ot Pitt 5 Wire.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-10
X II i,

The Fulton Market-Meats and
vegetables.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-10
Up.to.Date Grocery
200 East First street, corner Detroit.
WE OFFER TODAY:

Prunes, per lb ..............$ .O5
Rice, best Jap, , lbs ...... 10
Pickles, sour, per gallon 900. 30
Flour, o. B., 80 lbs .......... 1.20
Baking Powder, Hygenic, 5 OF .05-
Tea, 3 lbs for ................ 100
Tea, best uncolored Jap, fb E. 80
Coffee, Surprise, per ib ...... .25,
Sugar, 10 lbs ............... l. 90
Silk Soap, S bars ........ ,25
Seeded Raisins, 3 pkgs ....... .25
Sugar Corn, 2 cans ....... 10
Telephone No. 291.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-03-02

DUBUQUE, March, THE funeral
Of former speaker David Il. Henderson
was held this afternoon business was
suspended during the funeral aud for
live mlnutcs after the srtslcen com
mcnced every church bell in the city
tnllrd During the morning the body lay
IN state, the Dubuque militia company
nctiug q. a guard ot honor George ID
Perkins, Of Sioux city, iomrr cod
hague in Congfca- pronounced the ca.
logy. IIc said
Ills life was M example and inspir
alton. the poor boy ON the farm the
soldtl going to the front hi, cruel hurt
his indomilahlc spirit, hs struggle
for better place among men, he who
huildcd from the web an opportunity
gained admission to the learned proir-
eion, took place with distinguished
lawycr-, year by year added 10 his pow
cr, chosen to rcprc-cnt his district in
congcrss advanced there to great IN.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-03-02
HAS CLEAR TITLE.
Woman Obtains Right to 5000 acres
Of Valuable Land.

Woman Obtains Right to 5000 acres
OF Valuable Land,
DULUTH, Mich, March l. Mrs,
tnla i. Gibbs pt Minneapolis sis.
ter Of AIonzo J. Whitman. was vie
toriou~ Yesterday IN the federal court
against George +, Perkins ol New York
and secured clear title to lands to the
amount Of 5000 acres in ST. Louis coun.
ty, in spite Of dcpo7itons OF her broth
cr that were taken in Auburn prison,
where he is nov serving term. The
lands involved in the controycrscy were
owned by Whitman, The evidence show
ed that when Whitman filed his 0c.
count for the administration Of the cs'
tate of his father he had appropriated
about $3O000O, the bulk Of the estate
in set lcmcnt with his sister, Mrs. Clara
J. Gibbs, Whitman convcpcy TO her B..
600 ncrcs of land aS part satisfaction
of his mdchtncss to her Perkins, Good
win 4 Company, of New York. claimed
that Whitman conveyed the lands to
his sister to dcfraud his creditors and
they levied on the lands,
Since being committed to Auburn
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-03-02
PRISONER KEPT OVER NIGHT IN
Caldwell HOTEL UNDER GUARD
BILL WILL PASS.

WASHINGTON, March THAT the
railroad rate bill will be passed by the
senate practically as il came fro mthe
house is the admission the opponents
to the bin are almost ready to make
1t was said today that they cannot
hope for the assistance Of the presi-
judicial reyisw. The president made
this clear TO Spooner today. The only
hope left the opponents is in the demo
Gratis. They are not determined what
their party action will be toward such
an amendment, but admitted that
more than half the minority favor pas
sing the bill exactly as it came from
tho house.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-03-02

nucnccs, receiving at the last the hom'
ngc Of the Office which Is only second
Ia tho presidency poor boy, born
over the sen lie had many contests ;
We may know he had defeats, for we
have come here now with our cheers
and our bcncdiction-
IAN the struggle is over, the vary
ing tide of it and it. pains We can add
nothing 10 his fame, We cannot put his
heart Ia heating and there is no power
in earthly love to recall the soul that
has taken flight The lifelong soldier
bn. been mustered ont, His commission
!, with his people,
David Rremncr Henderson but not
that, Our Dave" hail 10 you and are.
we'll"
The .cryicrs at the grave in I.inwood
cemetery were conducted by the Knight
Tcmpnrs. and the G A. r., A military
squadron fired three yollcys over the
grave aud sounded "Tap,."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-03-02

BOISE, March HAIRY Ocherd to.
night is occupying room in the hotel
at Caldwell which h. occupied previ.
on. to the murder He was taken to
Caldwell today for examination before
the grand jury. This was not complet-
ed and a. the jail is not fit place
to keep him. it was decided to take
him to the hotel. The greatest secrecy
was maintained about the proceedings
of the grand jury. Nobody was permit
ted to approach near the hall where the
jury sits and the prosecution is guard
ing every particle of its information,
Several detectives and chemist were
examined this morning and this after
noon Orchard was before the jury until
late in the day. The investigation is
being conducted entirely by the grand
jury itself, the county attorney only
entering the room when called to advise
the jury. 1t is not expected an indict
ment will be returned for several days,
Return Writs Are Filed.
BOISE, March Warden Whitney
of the state penitentiary today filed
returns of the writs of habeas corpus
sued ont in the case of Moyer. Pett-
bone and Haywood, charged with the
Steunenberg murder, setting forth in de-
tail the grounds on which he is CON
filming the prisoners at the penitenti
ary. Proceedings We're the same in all
three cases, the returns to the writs
being made in open court, a full bench
being present, it was agreed by the at
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-03-02
FOR Big MERGER
Twenty Million Corporation to
Build Traction Lines
Boston Capitalists Have Secured Elec-
tric Roads Around Spokane and
Will Develop Water Power

SPOKANE, March IA special from
New York to the Spokesman Review
says that Jay p Graves of Spokane,
said today he had contemplated financial
rangcmcnts for IL $2O0,OO0,OOO corpora
arrangements for a $200O0OO0 corpora,
tion to build electric roads and de-
velop water power around Spokane.
Under the name of the Inland Empire
Railway Company a merger has been
effected of the Occur d 'Alene and Spo-
kane; Spokane Traction; Spokane Ter
minal, and Spokane Inland Companies.
The merged companies have about 200
miles of road. New York and Boston
capitalists are behind the merger.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-03-02
ASK APPROPRIATION
Jamestown Exposition Will Need
Government Aid.
People Throughout the Country Be-
coming Educated to Importance
of Improvement.

ASTORlAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash
ington, d. C., March l.--Congress does
not seem to have discouraged exposi.
tions 50 cfrcctuallv as to be relieved
from further requests for assistance,
When Portland asked for aid the con
grcssional fool was II first firmly plant
ed, but relaxed sufficiently for limited
amount OF financial assistance to slip
Though, But following that contri-
! button, congress was more emphatic
than ever Its froWns have not dis.
| colhNgcd another cnterprising communi-
ty, which has most memorable event
as the provication for its intended eel.
ebration, There will in all human prob
Ability he Il Jamestown exposition, and
the sentiment grows here that it will
have congressional aid of substantial
manner Gently the news is already
being broken to the legislators, and
their time TO ante will be indicated
shortly 1t is thrrc.to.onc PROPOSE
ton here in the popular mind that the
jamestown Exposition will be made an
important national affair.
For Rivers and Harbors.
Chairman j. f. Ransdell, of the eX.
ecutivc committee of the Rivers & Har-
bors Association, who is also Il con.
gresham from louisiana SAYS the first
results from the national campaign for
heavier work on navigatiblc streams and
bodies of water are gratifying. He finds
public sentiment quicker in this move
ment than he and his colleagues eX-
pected. The one statement that but
2,70 per cent of the average annual
appropriation or the past ten years has
been given to this vastly benefcent
work, has proved the keynote. More
money for peace, more for progress in
the industrial arts, more consideration
for navigation" is n thought that comes
from many quarters of the country.
Mr.. Ransdell says the movement is
sure of general support, He says that
the people grasp readily the fact that
wherever such may be utilized water
courses are the strongest factor in re.
ducing transportation rates that could
be secured, The nation has rate-regu-
lation first in mind just now, and ac-
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