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Evening journal., 1908-11-27
Editorial
Opinion
Husband Poor But Wife Rich.

Husband Poor But Wife Rich.
Cleveland Leader.
A strong light is thrown upon the in
dependent and yet greatly favored posi-
tion Of the American woman who marries
by the acquiescencc Of the public IN the
view Of Mayor Johnson's affairs which as
sumes that he may be poor while Mrs.
Johnson is still rich. Her wealth came
from her husband. IL is not a case OF
rich woman's fortune. always separate
from that Of her husband. What she has
he gave her. But now It is generally
agreed that he cannot count upon her
property as IL it were his own. II it is
placed at his disposal he is held to be
the recipient Of favor not man maxi
ing use Of his natural right.
This would not be so in other coun-
tries In Europe a man who makes his
wife rich is thought to be entitled TO rely
upon her property in time OF need. In
some countries he has fun controi OF Il
under any circumstances. IL is not deom-
cd possible that the wife can be rich by
virtue Of gifts from her husband and the
man who gave her wealth remain without
resources himself American husbands
may be faulty in many ways, but they
are certainly notable for their unwilling
ness, as general rule. to rely upon their
wives for support or for indulgence in the
pleasures which money buys. In that
respect they have no peers. broadly speak
ing among the men OF other lands.
Evening journal., 1908-11-27

each account OF the Water Department
and comments on it. Regarding the ac-
count "Birs Payable" he says:
1T will be observed that the books Of
the department did not express liabil-
ity Of this character at December 81. 1907.
We have pointed out to the Council in our
previous report of the finances of the
city the necessity for a Capitalization OF
its financial operations and a method Of
operating on a basis Of revenues and cx-
pendltures rather than cash receipts and
cash disbursements. the object being TO
insure the city the prompt return Of its
revenues and the recording Of liabilities
when incurred rather than when paid.
Under no other method can the city he
operated within its revenues. and the
suppression OF liabilities during given
period does not alter the fact that the
obligation must be met by the city during
a succeeding period.
"A popular impression appears to pre-
vail in the city OF Wilmington that the
Water Department has contributed large
ly TO the support Of the city corporate.
AS a matter OF fact. certain officials Of
the Water Department gave out informa-
by the way, was gratutous. and was not
asked for during the investigation, claim
ing that the interest paid by the depart
ment since the Water Board was created
and the surplus TO the Mayor and Coun-
ell exceeded the actual requirement by
many hundreds OF thousands Of dollars.
which amount had gone into the corpor-
ate fund and had been used for corporate
purposes. Now, as a matter OF fact. START
ing in 1855 up to and including December
31st, 1907, we find the following result:
Bond interest paid the Mayor
and Council ...................... .Sio4Jo2 05
Bonds redeemed by the Mayor
and Council ...................... 4.50OO.OO
Appropriations made by the
Mayor and Council ............ LOG, 172.i7
Making a total Of .............. .S93567i.22
Less surplus to the Mayor and
Council ........ $3.50. .2ls.IS
s75.456.4i
"It would. therefore, appear that there
is due from the Water Works to the
Mayor and Council during this period
the sum Of $50 456.4i."
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quired for deeper waterways should be met
by all issue of bonds.
This suggestion is understood to have the ap-
proval of the National Rivers and Harbors Con-
gress. and it accords with the plan outlined in
the Newlands bill that is understood to embody
the views of the President The Ncwands bill
contemplates the borrowing of $soo-ooo,ooo, the
loan to be obtained in annual allotments of
Sso,ooo,ooo, which would make the loan extend
over period of ten years
The government was able to float the Panama
canal loan at two per cent. and loan for inland
waterways could probably be secured for the
same interest rate The Baltimore convention
has hit upon what appears to be the only practi-
cal method of making the improvement.
The congressman of the Eastern States should
see that the project is kept alive before the House
at Washington The waterways system would
be of vast benefit to the country, and Delaware,
which has played conspicuous part in the move
ment, would reap some of the benefits. The voice
of Delaware should be lifte1 upon every occasion
in furtherance Of the proposed system
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WATERWAYS IMPRovEMENT.

IT lie general sentiment of the convention OF
Il the Atlantic Deep Waterways Association,
which was held recently in Baltimore, was that
the project should be undertaken as a whole by
the government after the manner of the building
OF the Panama canal. Disjointed action was not
deemed desirable. The association also went fur
ther in declaring that the government should
raise the money for the waterways improvement
by issuing bonds, the resolution on that point
being as follows:
That in the opinion of this association
Congress should deal with this problem as
permanent remunerativc national invest
ment and not as matter of making annual
expenditures. and in view Of the need for the
earliest relief from the impending congestion
OF railroad transportation the money re-
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Personal and Pertinent

certain gentleman. Tit-Bts having in his cell
lar surplus ale the Of spelling.
day walking around his estate when he came across
party OF workmen. Hailng the foreman. he
tiously presented the ale the giving them
70 fetch IL they desired II. Sometime afterward he
met the foreman and proceeded TO extract a suitable
acknowledgment OF his bounty
well, Giles. did you and your have that ale?'
Yes sir. and thank YOU"
How did you like 81
"Oh Il just the thing for us. sir
That's right But what do YOU mean by just the
thing"
why. sir, II IL ad been little better we shouldn't
q ad il. and if t 'ad been little worse We couldn't
e. drirked IT,"
Evening journal., 1908-11-27

The County Life Commission. which is to in
quire into farming conditions has been summon
ed TO meet in Washington on December :. when
a plan OF procedure will he definitely outlined
The purpose of the commission, the President
saws, is not TO investigate the farmer or to in
quire into the technical methods of farming, but
merely to ascertain what are the general. eco
nomic, social educational and sanitary conditions
OF the open country. and what il anything, the
farmers can do TO help themselves and how the
government may help them. Such topics may be
included as the following: "The Efficiency Of the
Rural Schools Farmers Organizations" The
Question OF Farm Labor" THE Need of Good
Roads, Improved Postal Facilities Sanitary
Conditions on the Farm
Evening journal., 1908-11-27

West Virginia is beginning to look after the
conservation OF her natural resources. In natural
wealth that State, in proportion to its area ranks
very high. but there is complaint OF enormous
waste of the timber, oil and gas In some locali-
ties it is estimated that $ per cent. of the coal
mined is being wasted, and il this waste is con-
tinued it is feared that the supply will be almost
exhausted 1t is proposed that the Legislature
shall establish commission to prevent waste.
Many of the Southern States rich in natural
wealth. which has been only partly developed,
but the time will soon come when care must be
exercised in preventing waste.
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Notes and Comments

Mr. Taft thinks horses good look At. but when
st comes TO travelling. automobiles for his. And the
horses satishcd.-P Philadelphia Inquirer
France is not nearly anxious TO 10 with
Germany might be II the French people did not have
good memories.-Omaha Bee
II will be a great relief when travellers abroad can
cable home for money at the rate Of only two
word-Atlanta Journal
Evening journal., 1908-11-27
The Best Cough Cure

A half-ounce OF Virgin oil of Pine,
two ounces Of Glycerine and a half
pint OF Whisky, mixed. will cure any
cough that is durable and break a
cold in "a hours. Take a teaspoonful
every four hours. Ask your druggist
for the genuine Leach's Virgin oil Of
Pine compound pure, prepared and
guaranteed by the Leach Chemical Co..
Cincinnati. o.
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MIX FOR RHEUMATISM

The following is a never failing rem
edy for rheumatism. and II followed
up il viii effect complete cure of the
very worst cases: "Nfix half pint OF
good whiskey with one ounce Of Toris
compound and add one ounce syrup OF
Sarsaparilla compound. Take in table
spoonful doses before each meal and
AZ bed time" Tho ingredients can be
Procured at any drug store and easily
mixed at homo.
Evening journal., 1908-11-27

The preliminary estimate of the Department of
Agriculture is that the value of the wheat oats,
corn and eight other crops. aggregating about
seventy per cent Of the value of all farm prod
ucts, this year is about three per cent. greater
than a year ago, and about two and one-haf per
cent greater than the average for the last five
wears
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tiliA tttvuil F-ict'sVuV dA -
per cent .....- .... ........,,.. n,l25
Making total of................S24 .S24S.125
The income for 1905 (estimated) .s225, 900
Deficit ....., ................,.$ ISIS
Assuming the statement Of fixed ex-
penses as correct Qf it is wrong it is
because the rate for depreciation is too
low). we have upon a basis of $780,
100000 gallons per year pumpage a cOst
of AZ 1-2 cents Der 1000 cubic feet.
The testimony taken during the in.
vestigation shows that the affairs or
the Water Department have not been
conducted i'm such a manner as to per-
NIT the directors to be conversant frcm
a business standpoint sufficiently for
them to wisely direct. They seem to
have placed the burden of it's conduct
entirely upon the registrar and Cher
Engineer and while the Chief Engineer
made every effort to inform us as TO
the costs in their various details. he
seemed to lack the information that
should have been furnished him by tito
accounting department, and the ac-
counting officers. as stated before, did
not have their affairs In such shape as
to give promptly such information as
would be required by an ordinary busi-
ness of infinitely smaller proportions
than the Water Department
1T was shown in the testimony thar
contracts have been awarded withou,
submission to competitive bidding. as
required by the law. and that one OF
the directors was interested in these
very contracts.
In conclusion have no hesitancy in
stating that the affairs of the Water
Department have not been conducted in
n business-lilke manner, and should be
greatly improved to be put upon Il
proper business basis. Ii goes without
saving that this has made it possible
for eXtravagances. and while did rot
find any specific instances of extra a.
gance prior to 1908. there was indica-
tion Of it after that date, and up to tho
time of the commencement Of the in
vesti.ation
Very respectfully,
Horace Wilson, Mayor
Auditor Gleason's Report.
Auditor Gleason in his report takes up
Evening journal., 1908-11-27

tt would be a matter of extreme regret to those
interested in the educational work of this city
should Superintendent Twitmyer decide to accept
the hattering call TO = responsible position in the
Chicago public schools Mr. Twtmyer came here
with high reputation as a director of education,
and by his work in Wilmington he has added to
that reputation. lie has been painstalIing and
conscientious educator. one having always in
mind the interests OF the teachers and the pupils
The call from Chicago is a high tribute TO the
work Of Superintendent Twitmyer. and Whining
ton would be loath TO lose him. We trust that he
may see his way clear to remain with us
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Free souvenirs!

At our new picture store. No East
Third street, tomorrow Saturday.
Everybody invited. w. Roy Fryer
The Gift Stores
Evening journal., 1908-11-27

A movement for cleaner streets has been start
ed in Atlanta Georgia Every municipality is
coming to recognize the importance Of clean
streets
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The United Publishers Association

The Publishers Bulletin, onical organ Of the UNITED
PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION, prints the following:
THE WILNfl NGTON EVENING JOURNAL. nae =
circulation than 1920 daily, which mas
been verified by examination"
The examination was made by Arthur Roppeil sen.
association. TO slum
his money and undertake. that the ENhN-
printed In Wilmington
Evening journal., 1908-11-27

Free trade with the Philippines to the extent
OF 100000 tons of sugar and 100000 cigars
wear is the plan which the War Department eX-
poets TO see adopted by Congress in the pending
revision OF the tariff Secretary of War Wright
expresses the opinion that an agreement will be
reached with the sugar and tobacco interests OF
this country whereby they will refrain from op-
posing this limited measure. If it should be
adopted industry in the Philippines will be given
a great impetus. in the opinion of War Depart
ment officials
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1T would. therefore, appear that there
is due from the Water Works TO the
Mayor and Council during this period
the sum Of S75. 4564t"
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Making a total of................S24 .S24S.12l
The income for 19oS (estimated) SIPS, ,OOl
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at per cent ................ $1,000
Plant account S2,sA5,OOO at 2 1-2
per cent ...... .... ........... 71.125
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OFFICIAL, ENDORSEMENTS.

The Association
of American Ad-
vertlsers Is COM
nosed OF all the
great advertisers
81 this country.
n he Association
endorses only such
papers as submit
10 It's examination
ct any monenIt
and positive PROOF
must be submit
ted. The accom-
nanying certificate
No. J12. has been
issued 20 this pa
DoT.
Holbrook argus., 1908-04-14
Landsiip on Siberian Railway.

As the result of continued rain. storms, the Trans-Baikal railway has been washed away and damaged at several points, while the railway run ming around the southern end of Lake Baikal has suffered very much from great landslips between the stations of Baikal and Slyuryanka.
 Two trains have been overwhelmed by these landslips; two soldiers were killed several of them were injured and many of the cars were wrecked Scientific American.
Holbrook argus., 1908-04-14
-c."onone Little Tmuoer."

Ora Miller of Des Moines, chief dis. patcher of the Rock Island, told the following story recently: While making a trip over the Northern Pa. cifc we stopped at station in the attractive valley of the Yellowstone river. Several of the passengers sought the right of way for a breath of fresh air and lim6ering jaunt alongside the train. The mountains could be seen in the distance; rugged setting to the almost treeless landscape. Presently member oi the party addressing a passing citizen in the garb of cowboy said: What Is the name of this town. my friend?'
 "'Well, pard, I low it's Big Tim. Der, Montana.
 Big Timber? repeated the in. quiring gentleman with some surprise. I'd a-thought they'd a-called it Little Timber-and doggonc little of it!'"
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WHY FOOD IS HIGHER
DUE TO PRIDE AND VANITY OF
 CONSUMER
Government Statistician Declares Even Common People Want Best of Everything and Pay for
 Fancy Packages.

Washington.-Pride and vanity on the part of the average individual rather than in increase in the cost Of raw products or manufacture are the causes for the present high price of foodstuffs, according to Dr. Le Grand Powers, agricultural statistician of the census bureau.
 People nowadays-I mean average people, common people if you will-in sist upon having the best of every thing" said Dr. Powers. "The work lngman insists upon the finest cuts of meats and he buys better meat. perhaps, than the salaried or profes- sional man. He doesn't subscribe to the shinbone doctrine of Edward At kinson. He has a feeling that he is as good as anybody else, and this feel ing asserts itself in his purchases. That is vanity.
 You remember the time, perhaps, when a man who wanted to buy steak threw his basket over his arm and went to the grocery after it. But he won't carry a bundle now. His meat must be sent to him. That is pride.
 Tt is safe to estimate that it costs five cents a steak for every cut that is delivered to the house. The same is true with other commodities of every day necessity. The man whose food is delivered to him by the grocer or butcher pays the freight.
 You may take any article you please" continued Dr. Powers. "and you will find that the margin between the manufacturer and consumer is constantly increasing. The middle man, or dealer, is the gainer. to con- siderable degree, although he is not responsible altogether for the high prices of foods. He must meet the consumers fancies, he must make his goods look attractive, and he must lay them at the door of the household All of this costs money and of course the consumer pays the freight.
 People want prepared breakfast foods now. where they used to be sat isfied with oatmeal and mush, or pos sibly dishes or cakes made of four Flour costs anywhere from four dol lars to six dollars a barrel of 196 pounds, according to the price of wheat. But people don't buy barrels of four as of yore. They demand it In fancy packages, and sometimes get 1t in the form of prepared foods.
 'The four that goes into one pound package costs about a quarter of a cent. The consumer pays much more, of course, The price for this one pound package is higher than it ought to be. It probably costs eight or ten cents, where it should not cost more than five or six. The higher price to the consumer is the result of the fancy package, demanded by the widely spreading national vanity, and further of the fact that the article must be delivered service that is de- manded by the pride of the purchaser.
 People are spending money now adays and they are spending it fast. Our prosperity depends upon spend ing. If everybody hoarded what he earned, prosperity would cease. We would fry in our own fat
Holbrook argus., 1908-04-14

A big cut or little cut, small scratches or bruises or big ones are healed quickly by DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. It is especially good for piles. Get DeWitt's.
 Sold by Holbrook Drug Store c. Hess, Jr., Prop.
Holbrook argus., 1908-04-14

Agents Wantedl-16X2O era von portraits 40 cents. frames 10 cents and up, sheet pictures one cent each. You can make 400 per cent profit or $36.0O per week. Catalogue and Samples free. FRANK w. WILLIAMS COMPANY. 12OS w. Taylor St, Chicago, III.
Holbrook argus., 1908-04-14

Publication Office: W. B. Woods Building.
 Branch Office: Winslow, Arizona.
Holbrook argus., 1908-04-14

OFFICIAL PAPER OF NAVAJO COUNTY
Holbrook argus., 1908-04-14
HOLBROOh ARGUS

Sntered at the Postoffice at Holbrook. Ari-
 zona. as Second Class Mail Matter.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-10-20
Big DITCH COMPANY (
has ANNUAL MEETING
NEW DIRECTORS ELECTED
PLANS FOR IMPROVEMENTS.

From Sundays Daily.
The newly elected directors Of the
Big Ditch Irrigation company held 9
meeting last night In the ONCE Of 1.
D. ODonnell to make arrangements
for the operations Of the ditch the
coming year.
The new directors were elected at
q meeting held about one week ago
and j.. 4. Graham, "A. G. Logan and I.
b. O'Donnell of the Billings district,
I. "A. Nuttig and F. B. Mitchell Of
thefsLaurel district and A. G. Rich
and J.. W. Cole Of the Park City dis
trfct.
The Big Ditch was the first irrga-
ton ditch constructed In this county
and Is 40 miles in length. watering
some Of the most valuable land In the
The Baptist Missionary "Glad
now having all It's wooden structure
reconstructed and made Of cement and
Is installing q cement dam in the Vel.
lowstone river at the head gate. A
large amount Of money will be spent
upon the ditch the coming year. Last
night an assessment Of 5 per cent for
maintenance purposes was levied.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-10-20
NORvAl GAINS
THE DECISION
WINS OVER BILLY MORSE ON
POINTS AT THE SKATING RINK.

From Saturdays Daily.
Young Norval OF Butte gained a de-
cision on points over Billy Morse the
st. Paul kid in a 20 round boxing con-
test at the rink last night. Norval
had the best Of the argument although
the St. Paul boy was in better condi-
ton at the end. There was never
any danger at any time that both lads
would not go the distance as they
struck light and not often. This is
the second time the battlers have met
in the roped ring, the former exhibi-
ton ending In q draw. Eddie Letchey
was referee and gave general satisfac.
ton. Norval and Morse each weighed
in at 140 pounds.
Shadow Forbes won the preliminary
over Kid Kulfer in / round and 1 min.
ute Of milling. Kulfer was outclassed
in every particular. About 200 people
saw the man event.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-10-20
FRASER TURNSIDOWN
DEMOCRATICDLEMCN
.REFusEs TO ACCEPT hoMlNA-
TloN FOR JUSTICE or PEACE.

From Saturdays Daily.
J.. L. Fraser of Columbus yester.
day filed with the county clerk and re-
corder his refusal to accept the Dem
ocratic nomination for justice of the
peace in Columbus. Mr.. Fraser was
nominated by the county convention
in Billings.
OF the men nominated at the coun-
ity convention here in September
there have been four to refuse to &C.
cept nominations and they have filed
their declination with the county
clerk. Three of the nominees were
induced to accept the Democratic
nomination only after several days
pleading by the party leaders.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-10-20
MORE DEMOCRATIC
CONTRIBUTIONS
MONEY ADVANCED BY THE.
FAITHFUL YESTERDAY.

CHICAGO, Oct. 16.-Tonight Demo
cratic headquarters gave out the fol.
lowing list Of contributions TO tha
campaign fund reported on October Is,
which amounted to $6.2s4:
Alabama-Mobile County Bryan &
Kern club 500; Admission Bryan clut
$112.
Arkansas-Judge w. N. Cavanaugt
800.
California-Bryan Volunteers $3.50.
Colorado-G. r. Williamson 500;
Judge N. s. Bailey $3.50.
Worida-M. N. Walsh $500.
Illinois-John F. Higgins 500; PEG
ria County Democratic central com
mittee $500.
Kentucky-Col. Bennett H. YOUNG
500; Urey Woodson 500.
James K. Mcclure $500; Harve,
Leaman $3.50.
Observation-Disclosures w. A. Glass
ford 800.
R@A85NNWR &L E&#aH#WIM 8I&EET
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Bryan ant
Kern club $126; The Oklahoman. Okla
homa City $1,000.
Oregon-Bryan & Kern club SIS.
Pennsylvania-R. w. Jennings 800
L. K. Vandyke 1900.
South Caroline ''The State CON
mittee, Columbia, $500.
Texas-Through Houston Post. Cat
Sells, $3.50; ". T. Moody $500; W. N
Waddells 500: b. H. Gardner 800; II
Prince 500; r. L. Autey 800; Jess
II. Jones 500.
virginia-JShn H. Barbour 800.
West virginia-William g. Brown
500; Owl club S242; J. a. Robert
800.
wisconsin-H. o. Trulesdale 800.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-10-20
REGISTRATION IN
CITY IS THOUSAND
OFFICE ON NORTH Side WILL be
IN CITY HALL MONDAY.

From Sundays Daily.
The registration for the coming cleo
ton in Billings yesterday reached the
Thousand mark, just 1854 being reg.
istered up to the closing Of the regis
tration Offices at 9 o'clock last night.
On the north side Of the tracks at
the Smith Cab company's Office Regis.
try Agent Ribb had registered GAL vo-
ters, while at the Boykin house on the
south side, Registry Agent Hart had
registered Alb names.
Tomorrow Registry Agent Rib will
move his ONCE to the city hall, where
it will be for several days.