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Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-10-09
Effects of Rural DeI,v,rv

There Is a veritable network of rurot
routes out of nearly all of the towns II,
this section Of the State, and seldom
does one find a farmer who is NOR
placed In position to take ADVANTAGES
of one. With present conditions exist
ing, the man ON the farm has the m
portunity to take his daily paper as the
one III town, and gets his mail some.
times earlier than many of the resi-.
dents OF the cities. There are rural
mail carriers and rural mail carriers
each one has his striking characters
tic. The majority are favorites in
their particular field, and as rule
the patrons of his route would not
trade him for any other man on an
other. The carrier and the farmer
learn TO know each other, and the coun
try visitor on hearing them greet each
other would say they were both good
fellows" The man that carries the
mail should have whole lot of credit
He is obliged to make the trip in al,
kinds of weather and the best of pro-
tectiohS will not make the job an en-
jOyable one. Some time when he is not
busy. let the reader talk a few min
utes to a rural mail carrier and be
will find that he is in touch with ey-
eryone on the route. - Bloomington
(Ill.) Paragraph.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-10-09

'he tree Will permit. While the horses
are pulling at the tree a man should
sever the roots at the base. Stumps
OF moderate size may also be pulled
WIN chains and horses. One end of the
cnain should be fastened around large
root as shown in the illustration. By
placing the chain across the top of the
stump leverage can be secured TO
take full advantage OF the strength OF
the horses.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-10-09
BY H0RaTIo ALGrR. JR.

Mr.. Drummond, believe"
Yes, Jacob Drummond of Stapieton.
You have probably heard your father
speak of ne?'
Yes. SIR" said Walter.
II came as soon as j could after get
ting the telegram. | left my business to
take care of itself. | wanted to offer you
my sympathy on your sad loss"
Mr.. Drummonds words were kind
though the reference to his sacrifice in
leaving his business might have been as
we'll left out. Still Walter could not feel
as grateful as he wanted to do. Somehow
he didn't fancy Mr.. Drummond.
"You are very kind" he said.
81 mean to be. You know I'm your
nearest relation now. ! truly feel for you
in your desolate condition, and though it
may not be the right time to say it,
must tell You l hope, when the funeral is
over. you will accompany me home and
share our humble hospitality. Mrs. Drum
mond joins me in the invitation"
II have not had time to think Of future
arrangements" said Walter; but l thank
you for your invitation
MY son Joshua, too" said Mr.. Drum
mond, sis longing to make your acquaint-
ance. He is older than you, but not much
larger. Joshua is eighteen. but he will
make very pleasant companion for YOU
Let me hope that ysu will accept my in
vitation."
Thank you, Mr.. Drummond; 1 will
consult my friends about it,"
II wonder how much / could venture
TO ask for board" thought Mr.. Drum
mond. eff l am his guardian l can fix
that to suit myself. A hundred thousand
dollars would make me a rich man. That
IN. could m axe money from it without
injuring the boy"
Mr.. Drummond asked a few more ques-
tons about Mr.. Conrad's sickness and
death. Walter answered them, but did
not think it necessary to speak of his
losses by the mining company. Mr.. Drum
mond was n stranger, and not q man to
inspire confidence. SO Walter told as lit
tie as he could. At length the visitor,
having exhausted inquiries, rose.
II shall be here tomorrow" he said
"I shall return to Stapleton after the
ceremony. hspo you will make up your
mind to go back with me-"
81 could not be ready no soos," an
swered Walter, deubtfully.
IL can wait till next day"
That will not be necessary, Mr.. Drum
mcnd. l shall have no difficulty in max
ing the journey alene, if 1 conclude to ac-
cept your kind invitation"
Mr.. Drummend shook our hero's hand
alphabetically, and at length withdrew.
As he went down the avenue, he took a
backward glance at the handsome man
sion in which his cousin had lived.
That hey owns all that property" he
said. half obviously, land never worked
day for it. I've had to work for all
my money. But it was foolish to spend
so much money on a house. A third the
sum would have built comfortable house.
and the rest might have been put at in
terest. Ii it turns out that 1 am the
boys guardian, ] think 1 shall sell it.
Thatll be the Lest course"
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-10-09
Salt Fabrication.

Salt is purified by melting ID ln' .- -
and rapid English process. Inc -. .ahIs
rock salt is fed automatically 10 y ' .S.n
contained in a large furnace, ,-o,n
fused and runs into trougn'' ,bs
which it is drawn at one side o. o.. a /,
furnace into large caldrons lin,
forced into the molten mass anu a,
is added. The impurities sinN -,nui
bottom, and the upper portion - sTb
and screened while the lower
used for chemical manure
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-10-09
CHAPTER III.

Over Joshua, Mr.. Drummond had less
control than over his wife. The latter
gave way meekly to his unreasonable re
tuisitions but Joshua did not hesitate to
make opposition, being as selfish and self
willed as his father. for whom he enter
tanned neither respect nor affection
In silence he helped himself to bread
and butter, and In due time accepted n
piece Of pie, which Mrs. Drummond made
larger at the expense of her own share.
Finally Mr.. Drummond remarked:
1--WE had a telegram to-day from VIII
toughby."
From Willoughby7" repeated his wife.
Isn't that where your cousin, William
Conrad, lives2"
'He doesn't live there any longer. Hes
dead. The funeral is to be day after to-
morrow"
Shall you go?"
Yes. 1t will cost me considerable as
much as five dollars or more; but he was
my cousin, and it is my duty to CO." said
Mr.. Drummend, with the air of q man
who was making great sacrifice.
HE was rich, wasn't hep asked
Joshua, becoming interested.
Probably worth a hundred thousand
dollars" said his father, complacently.
Il should think he might have left me
something" said Joshua.
He never saw you, Joshua" said his
mother.
Joshua stands better chance of get
ting a legacy from one who doesn't know
him than from one who does" said Mr..
Drummond, with grim pleasantly.
'He leaves children, doesn't he?"
"One child-a boy. Let me see, he must
be fifteen by this time. It's likely 1 will
be appointed his guardian. I'm the near
est relative"
"wiil he come here, then?" asked
Joshua
Every probably"
''rhen hope you'll live better, or he
won't stand It,"
when / require any advice from you,
Joshua, 1 will apply for it," said his
father.
Joshua inwardly hoped that his father
would be appointed guardian, for he hop
ed that in this event it would make a diff
ference In the family living; and, besides
If his cousin were rich. he meant to whee-
die himself into his confidence, in the hope
OF future advantage.
Jacob put off going to Willcughby till
the morning train on the day of the flu
neral. The next day, therefore, he start
ed, taking with him in his valise lunch
of bread and meat tied up in a piece OF
brown paper. Shortly after his arrival
be- called at the house of mourning.
81 am Jacob Drummond of Stapleton,
the cousin OF the deceased" he explained
to Nancy, who opened the door to admit
him. us my young relative, Mr.. Con-
Vad's son, at homer"
Eyes, SIR said Nancy, taking an In
ventory of his features, and deciding that
he was a very disagreeable looking man.
Mr.. Drummond was ushered into the
parlor where he had a little chance to
look around him before Walter appeared
Mr.. Drummond rose at his entrance.
II suppose yeu don't know me-" he
said; but l was your fathers nearest
living relation
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-10-09
1Fals{E{;2%


''In0 progressive ldrineI rOehleS lin
crops. He tile-drains his land. He
keeps dairy cows or mutton sheep or
both. He breeds draft horses and does
farm work with brood mares and grow
Ing colts He improves the power of
the soil by growing legumes."
James Wilson, secretary OF agricul-
cure, In the above words sums up the
vital principles of good farming. He
declares that the people of the United
States have wasted their Inheritance of
land and wood, and the productiveness
of the soil near the great centers of
population has steadily decreased. We
have been a nation of soil robbers, but
there is at last an awakening-slow but
sure.
Farmers Of all sections are wanting
TO know how to stop the leaks and in
crease the deposits of their business and
the government is helping them in many
ways. There are over 1900 persons
employed In the Department of Agri-
culture and 1000 of these are scientists,
all working intelligently toward help
ing the farmer solve the problems
which confronts him. There are sixty
five land grant colleges with 10000 still
dents in agriculture. These boys are
learning that rotation Of crops is neces-
sary, that live stock must be raised to
make manure, OF which there is never
enough.
They are finding out that young
grasses and legumes are natures per-
feet ration for domestic animals. Milk
and meat and work are had more
cheaply from the pasture than from
other sources. Pasture land increases
as farm help becomes scarce. Mutton
sheep are suggested when labor is dear.
Cultivated crops reduce organic matter
In the soil and render it unfit for profit
able growing Pasturing replaces or
ganic matter. When good crops OF
grain or roots are wanted the pasture,
plowed and reduced In season, is the
best place to get them. Western farm
ers In the corn belt get their heavy
crops from pasture land.
With the help of improved machinery
the progressive individual farmer is
producing much more than the avera ge
farmer did a generation ago and men of
this class are keeping up the productive
qualities Of their farms.
The neglected lands OF the eastern
and middle states can be brought back
TO their primitive fruitfulness through
the aid of scientific farming. Secre-
tary Wilson says they are the cheapest
land in the country and people wanting
homes who have saved little capital
from their earnings or young men of
means and tastes for the Independent
life OF the country will find rich oppor-
tunities in these lands for profit and
usefulness.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-10-09
Removing sapIinE. and stumps.

In uprootlng young trees a team of
horses or even a single horse with
chain can do effective work. Best re-
suits can be obtained where the growth
consists Of sapiings two to rour inches
in diameter and where the root system
is lateral. The plan is to fasten one
end Of the chain to the trunk as high
above the ground as the fiexibility Of
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-10-09
Cruel.

Gunner-So the celebrated poet mar
r1ed Mrs. Penner. the short-story
wrlter7
Guyer-Yes, and some Of theif wed.
ding presents were cruel insinuationx
Gunnsr-What did they receive?
Guysr-sixteen waste baskets embel
llshed with ribbons
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-10-09

An annual fence post bill of more
tnan Sl'26o,ooo is one item in the ex-
pei'se account Of the farmers Of a sin
gle agricultural State. II Is estimated
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-01-16

done. while the volume was never 100
great for the rather small room, 1t
was probably with the soft and lighter
things that MT Eddy pleased his au-
dience most. He won them right at
the beginning with wonderful
"Berceuse," by Harry Rowe Shelley
a thing the program said was new
but which would be just the same
whether new or old as the hills, as
played by Mr., Eddy The Suite In c
Major" by Bartlett, dedicated to Mr..
Eddy. followed and was done as if
it were the organists own.
TO a great many people no doubt
the four MaeDowell compositions
The Wild Rose" and "A Deserted
Farm" from THE Woodland
Sketches" and starlight and "A,
D.. MDCXX," from the sea Pieces,
formed his most pleasing mbef,
The "WHd Rose" was exquisitely done.
1t was all exquisitely done, for i
seemed that with every note and
every harmony and shading the or
ganist drew out everything the instru-
ment had to give,
The recital was a very rare pleas
ure to a great many people who have
been without music OF this kind for
long time and the Presbyterian peo-
pie who brought Mr., Eddy here are
to be congratulated on their effort
and success.
The organist was assisted by Miss
Lillian Elwood soprano, whose two
numbers were heartily enjoyed. Miss
Elwood has a big voice and very
sweet one 1t is perfectly trained and
is used with much taste and effect
Miss Elwood's first number, the Ca
vatine." from queen of Sheba,' with
organ accompaniment by Mr., Eddy
was splendidly done.
While she has been singing in AL
buuuerque for some time, a great
many people heard Miss Elwood for
the first time last night and she Is
likely to be in demand in future, In
her second number Miss Elwood was
assisted by Miss Helen Pratt pianiste,
and Mr.. John l., Gibbs violinist
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-01-16
ALAMOGORDO Me- n
OFFER PRIZE FOR
POTATOES
SAYS OTERO COUNTY IS
SURE TO WIN THE MONEY
Attorney ], {, Wharton a
Pioneer Lawyer Tells Of the
Rapid Development Of Coun-
try Along the Southwestern

l. e Wharton, Of Alamogordot FOR
twenty years lawyer praeticing IN
New Mexico, was visitor in Alpu
auerdue yesterday for the day. re-
turning to his home from Santa re
where he has been on business be-
fore the supreme court. Mr.. Whar-
ton met a good many friends in Al
buaueruue during his short stay ana
to a few Of them he conlided plan
which he has to advertise Otero
county and at the same time heIp
along the interest in the Irrigation
congress and interstate exposition
Il believe Otero county can and
does produce the finest potatoes IN
the world" said Mr. Wharton yester-
day, "and because | think we viii
keep the money at home ! think some
of US will offer prize OF $50 or so for
the best potatoes shown at the inter-
state exposition from a single farm
in New Mexico.
I'VE have farms over there which
grow 700 bushels of potatoes to the
acre. ana we have farms that grow
lots of other things in about the same
bountifl proportion The finest rye
in New Mexico and oats as well are
grown in our county.
"Otero county IS developing very
rapidly. Homeseekers are coming IN
on every train and they are scatter
ing all over the county. You may not
know it. but dry farming was prac-
ticed in Otero county before Profess
SCR Campbell and dry farming science
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-01-16
IMPORTANT CHANGE
IN ESTABLISHED
BUSINESS
Benham indian Trading Com
pany Succeeded by John Lee
Clarke, Incorporated Nota-
Bile Stock Reduction Sale
Follows the Change

At meeting of the stockholders
Of the Benham Indian Trading com
pany on January 9th, it was determn-
ed to change the name Of the business
and certain changes in the ownership
Of the stock Of the company We're also
made Al this meeting MI j. w Ben
ham Of New York retired from the
business and the following officers
were elected
President, John Lee Clarke.
Vice President. A. b. McGaffey
Secretary and Treasurer. Howard
Clarke
These changes make the busine
strictly a local one owned and man
aged by Albuquerque men The bust
ness was established IN 1902 by Johr
Lee Clarke, j. W Renham and others
and almost Immediately took prom-
nent position in the indian wares and
curio trade Of he west since that
time the business has expanded rapid
ly under the direction Of Mr. Clarke
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-01-16
ST. Elmo Club & Sample Rooms
Joseph Barnett, Proprietor,
40 West Central Avenue

CHOICE LIQUORS SERVED. ALL
the popular games, Keno every Mon
dav Thursday and Saturday nights
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-01-16
SPLENDID PROGRAM
BY CLARENCE EDDY
Great 0rganiSt Gives AIbu-
querque Music Lovers the
Treat of the Year in Recital
in Presbyterian Church,

A great many Albuquerque people
who care for real music had treat
last night which they viii not forget
for many days. Clarence Eddy or
ganist gave recital in the Presby-
terrain church and every number IN
his program was gem to be enjoyed
and to be taken away and treasured
1t was music one could keep and
think about TO attempt to describe
the great organists playing is quite
futile He is simply the master; quiet.
restrained and altogether delightful in
his perfect comprehension Of the IN
strument aud the music he plays Mr..
Eddy's program was varied. covering
very wide range, from Shelley to
Wagner from MacDoweil to Bach.
While his hea, ier music WAS perfectly
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-01-16
THE VIM. FARR COMPANY

wholesale and Retail
DEALER IN FRESH AND SALT MEATS
snupagc u Speciality
FOR Cattle and Hogs the Biggest Mar
ket Prices IL Paid
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-01-16

Lame shoulder is usually caused by
rheumatism of the muscles and quick
Iy yields to few applications of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Mrs. f. II.
McElwee, Of Boistown New Bruns-
wick, writes: Having been troubled
for some time with a pain in my left
shoulder, | decided to give Chamber
ain's Pain Balm a trial. with the re-
suit that | got prompt relief For
sale by all druggsLs.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-01-16

Then cold and a cough let it run
on-get pneumonia or consumption
that's all. No matter how you get
your cough don't neglect it--take Bal
lard's Horehound syrup and you'll
be over it in no time. The sure cure
for coughs, colds, bronchitis and all
pulmonary diseases in young and old.
Sold by ]. H. O'Rielly Co,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-01-16

THE ONLY REAL STEAM CLEANING
PLANT IN THE SOUTHWEST WE ARE
BETTER PREPARED now THAN EVER
BEFORE TO CLEAN ANYTHING THAT
is CLEANABIE. IN CLOTHES CLEAN
ING. PRESSING AND REPAIRING HE
TAKES THE FRONT SEAT. ALL HE
ASKS is TO GIVE HIM A TRIAL. ALL
WORK GUARANTEED. SECOND HAND
CLOTHING BOUGHT AND SOLD. GOODS
CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED ON
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THORNTON. THE CLEANER
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-01-16
ROSWELL AUToMoB1r 90.

hOSWEib AbAUhObiLh w
Mail and passenger line between Roswell
N. NJ, and Torrance. N. M, daily, Sunday
Included, connecting with all trains on the
Rock Island and Santa Fe Central Railroads
Leave Roswell at I p. m Leave Torrance
on arrival OF Rock Island train due AT a.
m Running time between the two points 3
hours. Meals furnished at Camp Needmore
free Of charge. Excursion parties acconmo-
dated by notifying the company two days In
advance
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-30
NON-PARTISAN JUDICIARY
is POPULAR ELSEWHERE
Republican Candidate for Judge of Sixth District With.
drew as Candidate, Believing that the Present
Judge Should Have No Opposition

The sentiment for a non-partisan
judiciary is being seriously con-
sidered by many people throughout
the state Of Minnesota outsids of
the Fifteenth Judicial district as
well as here at home.
In fact, in the Sixth Judicial dis
trict in this state, Thomas Hughes,
who was nominated without opposi-
sition, at the recent primaries, as
republican candidate for district
judge, has withdrawn from the ticket
and will support A. R. Pefeu, the
present incumbent, Mr.. Hughes
believing that the judiciary should
be kept out of politics.
A special telegram from Mankato
to the St. Paul Pioneer Press says of
the action of Mr.. Hughes:
"Mankato, Mimi, Oct. 2s.-
Thomas Hughes, who was nomi-
mated without opposition in
the primaries as the Re-
publican candidate for district Judge
has withdrawn his name from the
ticket with the consent of the Re-
publican county committees of
Blue Earth and Watonwan counties.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-30

which comprise the Sixth judicial
district. His reason is that the
office is one that ought to be kept
out of politics.
The present incumbent, Judge A.
R. Pau, will have a clear field now.
For at least quarter of a century
there has been no political contest
for this Office. Mr.. Hughes action
has met with general commentator.
He would not have been candidate
before the primaries except for the
fact that another Democrat con-
tested the primaries with Judge Pfau,
who was appointed to the office last
spring by Gov. Johnson, when
Judge Lorin Clay resigned.'
Judge C.W.Stanton of this city is a
candidate for reelection to the Office
of judge on non-partisan platform
and the manner in which support
is being given his. candidacy indi-
Gates that the voters of the Fifteenth
Judicial district are about tired of
voting the ticket straight" and elect
a man for judge just because he is
member of one or the other of the
two big. parties.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-30

II. Stechman, who owns a hotel
at Tenstrike, came in this morning
and transacted business among the
local merchants during the day.
Mrs. ]. E. Kulander and Mrs.
Charles Bilben of Walker came in
last evening and spent the night in
this city as guests of the Markham
hotel.
]. Bisiar, the local piano man,
returned this morning from Big Falls
where. he is trying to educate the
people to buy his special brand of
musical instruments.
F. D. Thomas returned to Black
duck last evening after finishing
some carpenter work on the new
house which is being erected for
Judge Stanton of this city.
w. R. Mackenzie, of the Donald
Land & Lumber company of this
city, returned last night from
Chicago and the twin cities where he
was transacting business for his
company. Mr.. Mackenzie was gone
about three weeks. ..
A. G.. Wedge, Jr., vice-president of
the First National Bank of this city,
returned this morning from several
of the towns up the line" where he
has been attending his duties as
auditor of the F. P. Sheldon line of
banks.
B. B. Lundgren, who is in the
employ of the ]. A. Irvine Lumber
company of Blackjack, returned to
the Duck" last evening after a
short business visit here. B. B."
came to the city again this morning
to attend the Halloween dance
which will be given in the city hall
this evening.
If the Pioneer looks a little awry
this evening, it can be laid to the
door of our foreman, Herbert Wood.
Last evening, Mrs. Wood presented
her husband with a fine baby girl, :.
one of those healthy, good-looking
northern Minnesota young ladies
who make glad the hearts of their
parents. And this second addition
to the house of Wood has caused the
boss" of the forms" to sit up and
take notice, today.