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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-15
CLUB ELECTION
FIGHT TO-DAY

The annual election of the S. A.
A. c. will be held this evening at
the clubhouse from to o'clock,
with all surface indications point
ing to the success of the new pro-
gressive party headed by F. F.
Emery. His nomination on the
new ticket was made last night by
Fred CASTOR and enthusiastically
received by those who have been
working for changed methods OF
club management. The progress
sive ticket for directors was NOM
mated in tie following order: J.
A. Schiller, by A. c. Ware: w. A..
Corey, by Charles F. Roadknight;
Fred Blomberg, by e. l.. Powell;i
Fred H. CASTOR, by w. P. Wilson.
The old party scored first by get
ting their candidates named first.
On this ticket Jack Foster nomin-
ated M. G. Martindale for presi-
dent, and the director candidates
are: Harry S. Burdick, by r. D..
Miller; Joseph Mccarthy, by L..
w. Worthing; C. M. Fassett, by
Lester Edge; w. j. C. Wakefield,
by DR.. Beach.
With the nominations ended
Alex Winston evened things up for
the progressives by securing the
adoption of motion that the can
didates appear on the ticket in al
phabetical order, which places the
progressive candidates first.
The annual report of club fl
nances furnished the progressives
opportunity to advance their claims
of mismanagement and loss of
membership and revenue. On this
line they brought out the fact that
the active membership had de-
creased from $50 to 410 and re-
ceipts in dues from $12,41S.75 to
S ),7S047.
On the c-her hand the old man.
agement claimed that notwith.
standing, the clubs Indebtedness
had been decreased $3.50 and a
profit of $1,614 made last year.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-15

A great many faux passes can be
ducked in this happy year of maid
emily initiative ii the men will only
mold their demeanor to fit-their de-
lightful new role.
For example. be prepared with a
clean shave. Else a blush will man
tie unseen.
Do not fling yourself into her
arms. That is coarse work. Be
sides, ii may pay you to wait and
see what she will do next.
, If she forgets some of the stero-
typed lines, it is true charity to
coach her. Remember, she is new
to that end of the game.
! Be decisive. Either say you
win" or throw your hands into the
discard after showing openers. If
you accept her ii is permissible to
couch the assent in romantic Ian
guage, but if it is a negative. be
merciful and to the point with it,
Do not idly waste her time. She
may have others on her list.
If really undecided, do not give
way to embarrassment. BY no
means spring that old chestnut,
This s s. dd-n." 1t isn't; and be-
sides, useage has made it coy
affirmative.
Just because in your time you
have been handed mitten, don't
take 1t out on the first girl who pro-
poses. She may not want you. and
If you accept her it will be a more
refined revenge.
The suitress, If successful, is per-
mitted to seal the troth with one
chaste kiss on the forehead. Be
sure and wipe off the powder first.
Gently repulse her should she pre-
sumo too much upon her ante
nuptfal proprietorship Of you.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-15

B YNoRMAN ROSE,
STAFF Correspondent Of This News
paper.

= Aboard U. $. s: Georgia.
At Sea, Dec. %.
Overhead the blue tropic sky.
All around the blue Caribbean sea.
Nothing but sea and sky, sky and
sea. save the 16 great ships of Ad-
miral Evans fleet that ride silent
ly over the blue depths, each toss
ing its little crests Of foam along
the great iron sides.
On the deck of the Georgia
some 700 men, sailors and marines.
All in white; officers in white
shoes in tan shoes, jackies in black
shoes.
Suddenly. on the "superstruc.
ture," the level above the main
deck, the band burst forth with a
thrilling quickstep. Every man is
on tiptoe The word of command
rings out from ensign or midship-
man: Forward! Double quick!"
Away they go officers and men,
elbows to their Sides. fists clench.
ed, feet lifted high with every beat
of the music, running around the
after deck, every man in step,
every head held up, every elbow
sharply back.
The music quickens. The officers
turn their heads. each watching his
division to see that perfect time is
kept, that no one is out of step,
that no one lags. Around and
around the deck they go, like one
great animated machine.
Not word above breath. Not
sound but the soft lap of the sea on
the side Of the ship, and the blare
of the band. No clang of trolley
here, no screech of whistle, no hum
of traffic. Just sky and sea and
music and buoyant life.
1t is picture tina one who sees
can never forget--a bit of the daily
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-15
HUNTING HIS father

Duncan c. Kennedy is in Spo-
kane looking for his father, Dun
can Kennedy, who came to Spo-
kane from Fernie, B. c.. last Octo-
Der, The elder Kennedy is mill
foreman. His family has been un
able to locate him through the
postOffice and is anxious for infor-
nation as to his whereabouts. Dun
can c. Kennedy is at the Riverside
hotel
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-15
SPORTING SNAP SHOTS

George Brown, of Oakland, Cal,
has been matched to fight AL Neil
at Bakersfield, Cal, Jan. %, and
thereafter wants to fight Young
Ketchell Brown is conner who
has fought draw within Joe
Thomas.
A prize fight is planned between
All Wing, the Chinaman, and Jap
named Makura, at Sacramento. All
Wing has string of laurels, but
the Jap is an unknown who is said
to be handy with his fists.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-15
PORTLAND PROVIDES
WORK FOR CITIZENS

PORTLAND, Jan. 15.--The ways
and means committee of the city
council will within a few days ap-
propriate money for the carrying
on of public work with view to
giving needed employment to idle
men. The civil service commission
is flooded with applications for en-
ployment, and as fast as possible
the applicants are being put to
work cleaning streets.
Under civil service rules only
citizens of the city will be EN-.
plOyed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-15

life of battleship that charms and
thrills.
Yet it is just the close of the
twice-daily drills in which the men
and the younger officers take part.
At 8 in the morning and at in
the afternoon every day but Sat.
urday and Sunday. the bugle blows
and the men assemble on deck for
the "setting-up drill consisting Of
arm, leg and body exercises, fol
lowed by the run around the decks.
Sometimes this drill is followed, in
the forenoon, by the fire or col
lision drill, sometimes it ends with
the run
The men like it. 1t is one of
their daily bits of enjoyment, to
which they look forward as they do
to the band concert. During the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-15
WHAT TO DO WHEN SHE PROPOSES

Being won by the maid whom
you love is no license for celebrat-
ing it with round among the foot
rail mahoganies. Charley the bar
keep doesn't mind you gushing to
him of your new-found happiness,
but at heart he is really not inter
ested. Best give vent to lady-like
citation in the sancity of your bou-
doir.
Above all, don't flaunt your en-
gagement ring before your less for
tunate chums. They may recog-
niZe il
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-15

gymnastics they can hardly wait
for the musicians to strike up the
quickstep that heralds the sprint
around the planks.
The only thing that makes life
aboard ship agreeable" says Capt
McCrea of the Georgia, " is the diff.
ference between tweedledum and
tweedledee the difference be-
tween gun drill on day, fire drill
another, and collision drill another,
and so on. The men would tire of
daily routine that never varied /;
as things are managed, they are
interested in everything they do. y
Nothing could be truer than
Capt. McCreas words, but that
daily trot is one thing that they
never tire of. It's fun.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-15
CAMPAIGN AGAINST JAPS

The local bartenders' union has
quietly inaugurated campaign to
have saloon keepers hire only
white help in their places of bust
ness. The agitation for the en-
ployment of white men in this city
instead of Asiatics has become so
persistent that the membership of
the union took steps to induce
their employers to dispense with
the Jap.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-15
kETcHEl SIGNS WITH
SULLIVAN

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15.-Ar-
ticles for a rs round battle were
signed last night between Ketchel
and Jack Twin Sullivan, to take
place at Colma Feb. %. Billy
Roach will referee The men will
make 154 pounds four hours be-
fore the fight. They meet in the
afternoon
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-15

of this city with a percentage Of
100 for each examination.
The physical examination of the
Toledo police surgeons is thorough,
and to attain a grade of 100 per
cent is a feat that has never before
been accomplished in this city.
Herman, age 26, stands feet
10h inches and weighs 1863 pounds.
Absolutely no fault could be found
in his physical makeup.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-15
SAY WOMEN ARE BOOZERS

KENOSHA, Wis, Jan. 15.-Club
women of this city, after an inves-
tigation, say they are convinced
more women than men drink to in
toxication. They get the love of
liquor. it is claimed, through pre-
scriptions given them by ply
sicians.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-15

V. p. Lowell, of Canton, S. D.,
whose wife asked Police Chief Rice
to locate him, showed up this morn
ing. He had neglected to write to
his family and feas for his safety
We're entertained
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-15
BLACkMAll BY CAMERA

CAPUTA, Ialy, Jan 15-Anthony
Beltramelli is under arrest on a
charge Of blackmail 1t is said that
he photographs lovers and forces
them to purchase the films at
fancy prices.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-15
pANTAGES' THEATER
e. CLARKE WALKER, Mgr.
Phone 1898
UNEQUALED VAUDEVILLE

TONIGHT AND ALL WEEK
The original American News
boys Quartette, singers, dancers
and comedians. Bunth & Rudd,
grotesque comedians and eccentric
dancers, From the Old World"
Mr.. Leo White. song illustrator.
John |. Chick & Co., comedy sketch
Charity Begins at Home AL
bertus and Altus, novelty comedy
jugglers. Miss Lois Feurt, the girl
contralto. Pantagescope.
Prices 15c and 25c; matinee
daily 2:30 p. m, any seat 15c.
First evening performance 7:15.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-15
A Perfect Man

TOLEDO, o., Jan. 15.-Henry
Fred Herman has passed both the
physical and mental examinations
for appointment to the police force
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-15
Roller
Skating
AT THE
Princess Roller
Rink

Every day except Sunday from 2
to 5, and 1880 to 1920. Afternoon
admission free, skates Csc. Even
ing admission 10c, skates Csc.
Take Altamont, -Gonzaga car,
Lidgerwood car. Good music at
each session. Special music Tues
day and Fiday nights.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-01-15
Classified advertisements
Real Estate Inducements
FOR SALE

FOR SALE--ACRE TRACTS AT
North Plymouth. r. l.. Bo-
gardus. 1-18
The Delta independent., 1908-01-31

| shows lack of uniformity which it re-
quires years to outgrow. Good leveling
greatly reduces the labor of watering
and the per cent of trees lost in setting
Land which has been previously
farmed or cropped is the most satisfac-
tory upon which to set young trees. If
the land has been well watered, it is
uniformly moist, will require the mini
mum amount of water to start the
young trees, and all danger from fu-
ture settling is obviated. However,
this land will suffer quicker from over
watering than the raw land. The
amount of moisture already in the sub
soil retards the recovery from over
watering.
There is one precaution to be taken
in the preparation of all land for plant
ing to Young trees. The earlier it can
be done the better. The land plowed
in late spring takes water too freely
and the young trees often suffer from
overwatering. The upper part of the
soil becomes saturated with water
which drives out the air and smothers
the roots of the young trees. To avoid
this difficulty the land should be pre-
pared early and thoroughly worked
down or settled with frequent winter
and early spring CIVILIZATIONS. This is
especially necessary in the case OF al
falfa land which is to be planted to
young trees. The disc harrow and
smoothing harrow are satisfactory
tools for this work.
O. B. WHIFPLE,
Field Agent, Western Slope Fruit In
vestigations, Colorado Agricu 1t ural
College.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-31

Mr.. Philo K. Blinn, of Rocky Ford,
Colo, Field Agent of the Colorado Ex-
pertinent Station, department of the
State Agricultural College, has been
invited to prepare paper on "Canta-
loupe Breeding" which he is to read
before the American Breeders Asso-
citation meeting, in Washington, d. c.,
January $3.50.
1t will be remembered that Mr.. Blinn
was graduated from the Colorado Agri-
cultural College in 1894. For a number
of years Mr.. Blinn has conducted ex-
periments for the purpose of develop
ing a rust-resistant cantaloupe. The
results of his Investigations will be
given in forthcoming bulletin (No. 1861
of the Colorado Experiment Station.
Copies of this publication may be had
upon application to the Director, Ex-
pertinent Station, Fort Collins, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-31

stood fairly well, then the question bel
comes one as to whether the cost will
be justified by the results. In most
cases the seeped land is caused by the
accumulation of water from other land,
and may come through gradual soak
ing underground, or by passage along
the top of an impervious layer, as of
shale or clay. and sometimes by being
conducted through layer of porous
gravel. In all these coses if the source
of the supply can be ascertained, then,
when this is tapped. only patience is
needed to again bring the land into its
former condition. AS it has taken
some years for the full effect of the
seepage to show, so the effect of drain
age may not be fully seen for one to
three years. Sometimes when there is
layer of sand or gravel overlaid with
clay, water will gush up through holes
when punctured through the top layer
of clay. In such cases the seepage is
often seen on the side of the hill and
increasing to the bottoms. These soils
diS SShSioiiy ohiobS tiS SdSicSL "
drain, though from failtre to under
stand the situation they have often met
with failure. With the greater value
of land, the cost of drainage is moder-
ate, and when reclaimed the land will
be the best of the farm.
L. G. CARPENTER,
Professor of Civil and Irrigation En-
gineering, Colorado Agricultural Col
lege, Fort Collins.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-31
Drainage.

After irrigation comes the necessity
of drainage. This is always the case.
Seeped lands are found in the draws
below the bitches. Bottom lands show
the excess of water, and later the con-
dition may extend to other places.
This is natural consequence of irriga-
ton, but is often met with surprise.
Much of the land first chosen was in
the bottoms-it was easiest to water,
it was rich. This has most generally
been the first to suffer. Too often it
has been said that this land is ruined.
That is by no means the case. Itneeds
to be reclaimed. Sometimes the rem
edy is very simple, sometimes not so
evident. When the method is under
The Delta independent., 1908-01-31
Cleaning LaCes.

Few people understand the art of
washing laces. Fine laces should be
washed as seldom as possible and
handled very carefully to prevent the
breaking of the very fine threads of
which the lace is made.
If lace is very frail, baste to piece
of material before attempting to laun-
der. First, put ivory soap in cold wa
ter and make heavy suds. Now, rub
soab on lace, but let lie in water a
little while; then squeeze in hand to
clean, or between the fingers, being
sure to rinse thoroughly to remove all
soap Pull lace out straight and lay
between folds of towels. Then ring
the towel until water is absorbed from
lace.
If starch is desired, use cold starch
and small quantity of bluing, if
needed. Press between folds of new
lawn.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-31
Preparing the Land for Young Trees.

An orchard neglected while young
will, at its best, be only second-clas:
orchard. To get the young orchard
started right is important. The aver
age man justly feels that he must
economic in starting the young or
chard, and too often economy leads to
neglect. Though the process of rear,
ing the orchard to a productive stage
is an expensive one, it is worth doing
well. The buyer of poor trees, care
less preparation of the land for plant
ing, or lack of care after planting, is
poor economy. The productive and
profitable old orchard is the one grown
well while young.
While raw land is not the most satis-
factory upon which to set young trees,
it often seems advisable to set on such
land without previous cropping. The
matter of breaking the land in by some
previous method of cropping hardly
seems important enough to necessitate
the loss of one or two years growth on
the young orchard. With little addi-
tional care the young orchard can be
successfully grown on land its first sea-
son under water. These soils in our
arid countries are dry and require care
full watering. If the raw land must be
set, it should be carefully prepared be-
fore planting AS rule, the sander
soils should be thoroughly watered be-
fore an attempt is made to level them.
Very often the higher spots settle
most, and if these knolls are pulled off
before watering the same, soil must be
moved back after settling is complete.
Water should be worked onto these
high places as the first step in the pre-
paration of the land. Often the land
is thoroughly watered before it is
plowed. When ready for the plow, it
should be worked onto these high
places as the first step in the prepa-
ration of the land. Some even
advocate the use of the subsoil plow
in the space to be occupied BY the
tree rows. This could surely do no
harm and may give the roots better
chance to penetrate the subsoil.
The next step is carefully to level
the land. The young orchard should
never be planted on poorly leveled
piece of land. Levellng after the trees
are set is unsatisfactory and the or
chard set on half-leveled land soon
The Delta independent., 1908-01-31
Leon Lake Ditch 6 Reservoir
Company Notice.

A limited number of the increase
shares of the Leon Lake Ditch & Res
ervoir Company are now offered to the
public at $4,000 per share, payable,
$500 per share down, and the balance
in installments, as called by the Board
of Directors, as the money is needed to
finish Improvements IN increasing the
capacity of the reservoirs.
After February Is, 1908, the shares
will be raised to $4,000 per share, and
none will be offered for less than that
by the Company after said date. All
communications and remittances should
be sent to the undersigned up until the
18th of February, 1908, after which
date, Mr. C. w. Brewer of Cedaredge
will be Secretary, and thereafter all
communications and remittances should
be sent to him.
At. MILTON R. WEIGH, Secretary.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-31

Coffee or tea water may be used 10
dip white lace in if cream color is
desired.
When laundering black lace, dip a
piece of crepe into a vessel of water,
then squeeze 1t together with the lace,
until the lace is thoroughly damp and
every part is gone over. To dry,
stretch out on board and pin out all
the points.
Laces may be bleached by rubbing
with lemon juice and salt, then ex-
posed to the sunlight.
REBECCA r. BOSWELL,
Instructor in Domestic Art.
The Delta independent., 1908-01-31
The DELTA Independent will


The DELTA Independent will
give to its subscribers a condnu-
alton Of the Short Course instruc-
tons by publishing regularly ard-
cles written by the Professors Of
the State Agricultural College.
Other features will be: The
publishing Of the greatest amount
Of home news ever printed in a
Delta County paper, crisp editori-
ais, markets and county official
business.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-11

to obtain the pence necessary 70 my
food. At last he yielded to despair,
and having for some days saved up
all no could earn, he devoted II TO the
purchase Of a single dose Of laudanunl
sufficient to end his troubles, With
this he retired at night to his haunt,
the rubbish plot In Covent Garden
market Then by his own narrative
the following Incident occurred; He
had already taken half tho fatal draft
when he felt a hand upon his arm and,
looking up, saw one whom he recog.
nixed as Chatterton forbiddlng him to
drink the rest. and at the same instant
memory came to him OF how, after
that poets suicide, letter had been
delivered at his lodgings which. II he
had waited another day, would have
brought him the relief needed.
1t happened so with Thompson, for
after infinite pains the editor OF q
magazine who had accepted and print
ed an essay aud poem OF his, bu,
could not discover his address, had
that very morning traced Thompson
to the chemists shop where the drug
was sold. and relief for him was close
at and,--London Academy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-11
Settlement
In Full.
BY LULU JOHNSTON.
Copyrighted. 1907, by N. E. Daley.

E
Dick Staley, perched on a furniture
crate, looked disconsolately at Billy
Blaine. who was regarding the wall
paper and trying hard not to laugh
In spite of Blaine's efforts the twitch
ing corners Of his mouth curved, and
rs he met Staley's eye he exploded In
q roar of laughter which served only
to deepen Staley's gloom.
Laugh, confound you!" growled Sta
ley. tits funny to you. It's not so
funny to me. I've got to get this place
settled in FIVE days, and upon my soul
don't know what to do firstr'
The first step Is easy" chuckled
Blaine. sect a man in to scrape the
walls. The paper Ia the worst ever
saw"
1T looked all right in the book" said
Etaley defensively. ut was the 'pret-
tiest thing In the whole book Of sam
PIES"
1T may be all right In sample, !"
admitted Blaine, with another glance
at the fiowered monstrosity, "hnt there
is only one square yard Of the sample.
1t looks different Dick, when you have
q roomful of it."
y know it" admitted Staley, "but
that doesn't help matters. 1t only
serves to make themsworse. I want
ed to surprise the matter by bringing
her to her own home instead Of tax
ing her to a hotel. She hates to give
up her old home, and l wanted to
make the change as easy as possible"
The smile died from Blaine's face at
the allusion to Mrs. Staley. He was
Dicks chum, and he knew how tender
~ Dick loved the gentle faced woman
who within the month had lost both
husband and daughter. Now she was
coming to live with Dick. and for
weeks he had planned to take an
apartment that she might not feel too
keenly the loss Of the home that had
been hers since marriage.
"Pn tell you what we'll do, Dick"
suggested Blaine. Lets go downtown
for some lunch. I'll phone Nell for one
of those professional fixers for you.
She knows a crackerjack, girl who
used to move in good society and
whose father lost his money. She
knows what's what and how to do it,
and Nell will get her to do 1t for you"
Dick patted his chum on the back
while his eyes glistened. Nell Blaine