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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-03-05
MANY ODD CORNERS
SOME OF THE LITTLE KNOWN
ROOMS IN THE CAPITOL.
,oreat Building 10 a World In Itself
and Able to Supply IT, Own
|. Needs-ltttle Cells Used
as Offices.

The more one finds out about the
capitol at Washington the more one
realizes that no other building in this
country approaches it in interest
There are other buildings which are
big or beautiful or historic. But for
size.. beauty and constantly growing
historical importance, all rolled to-
gether. the grand old capitol sits su.
preme.
Any one who has tried to find out
things about the building has had con.
vincing proof of its completely. The
number Of things which any one Of
fetal does know about it is surpassed
only by the number of things he does
not know. The place is a labyrinth in
more ways than one.
There are out of the way corners
queer little rooms. winding stairs
dusty attics. and a vast underworld
of which even the congressman them
selves never dream. AS for the tour.
list, he gets a crick in the back of his
neck by taking grounding view Of
the dome, acquires another crick-this
time in his artistic perception-by
viewing some of the ornaments OF
Statuary hall, plunks himself-though
1t is generally herself-into the vice
presidents chair, If the gentleman
himself is absent, and gulps few
facts about Uncle Joe's domain in the
house. But there are volumes of
history and acres of space which he
does not suspect, much less inspect.
There are over 43O rooms in the
capitol. They range in size from the
hall Of the house of representatives,
which is 139 by SO feet, to mere scraps
of rooms hardly large enough to hold
table and a couple of chairs.
Some of these little rooms are prac.
tically within the great walls which
form the foundations of the rotunda.
They are mere cells, circular in shape,
but have served nevertheless as the
private Offices of congressman.
Just what will he done with them
now that the representatives have
their Offices in the new building is not
definitely decided, but the whole CAPT.
| WI 40 oO SiOWuCu luoI OSC4y luVu VI
space will be needed.
Another cubbyhole of Importance is
just inside the entrance to the ground
floor of the house wing. 1t is tucked
in under the stairs, and probably not
one in hundred of those who pass
SO close to it knows of its existence.
This is the key room. 1t is fitted
up with all the paraphernalia of a
locksmith's shop, that being precisely
what it is.
When In his absorption in the cares
Of state a representative has left his
desk key in his other clothes, or has
lost it outright, the locksmith comes
to the rescue. He has complete sets
of duplicate keys not only for the
house desks but for committee rooms
as well.
II the emergency is only temporary
he opens the desk with a duplicate
key. If the original is actually lost
he makes another to take it's place
AS this service is entirely free per-
haps the congressman are more care
less than the ordinary individual who
has to pay for a similar job. At any
rate they do say that the locksmith
is one of the busiest men in the
building.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-03-05
signature ss:': Il: :,ZMAzzz;zx
In Use For Over 80 Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought.
A Bio Contract.

The government pays the contractor
$4,000 a year for carrying the mail
from Unalaklik to Nome. Out of this
sum he pays carriers and all expenses.
He constructs the sledges, makes the
harness and enters into the scientific
training Of dogs for the service, so he
has plenty to do for his fee.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-03-05
In Washington.

In Washington.
"sir, may / speak to you?"
Go ahead"
Can you spare me small hand.
out?"
'"Tke very idea Of an able-bodied
man asking for hand-out! Why don't
you go to work and manage some.
body's boom?"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-03-05
And Nothing More.

II didn't quite catch your name,
said the beautiful girl politely.
my name?" replied the young man
sadly. my name is He. That and
nothing more"
Whereupon the girl wept, for he,
name, alas, was She. That and moth
ing more.
Then the awful truth dawned sud
denly upon them. They were charac
tiers in HE and She joke" That and
nothing more.-Puck.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-03-05

Inventors should knew that they can oh.
tain patents for thier inventions absolute
to Edwin L.-Yewell, Solicitor of Patents,
500 McGill Building. Washington. d. G.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-03-05
Not H,s Kind.

would you die for me?' she asked
deeamily.
"Oh, no." he retorted in matter.of.
fact way: III you haven't any more
ambition than to be looking for dead
ones, you're not the girl for me-"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-03-05
Sweet Sorrow.

Sweet Sorrow.
II can't please my friends" sobbed
the young bride.
whats the matter, pet?"
They insist that l can't be happy
with a fathead like you, but, oh, Eus-
band, ami"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-03-05
The Distinction.

"And do you mean to say you pre-.
fer Chollie? You told me that you al.
ways feel so perfectly at home with
Algie."
so do, but with Chollie 1 feel as If
were at restaurant"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-03-05
ATerribIe subbestion

Have you any confidence in the
theory that people think with their
feet?" asked one scientist.
None whatever" answered the 9th.
er. In this era of two-steps and rag
time the idea would be horrible!"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-03-05

1t is possible to draw out man and
make him interesting-but it's differ.
ent with a sermon.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-03-05

WALL PAPER CITE. A roll. AND UP
Send for free sample instruction book
A. HI. Ranney. SIG Hen. ave-, Minneapolis.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-03-05
Scrdid Hub.

chubby. I had a beautiful dream
last night. dreamed you gave me
$50"
Did I? Loan me a quarter, old GIRL"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-03-05

ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE~
That lie LAXATIVE BROMU QtININE Look 70,
The signature Of p W. GROVE. Used the World
over to Cure Q Cold in One Day. &c.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-03-05

A Musical Comedy Phrase.
"This Is gay New York"
"And who are these sad-faced peo
ple?"
"They are the gay New Workers."
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-03-05

SHIP Us YOUR CREAM TO-DAY,
Or write for tags and prices.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-03-05

DR.. J. II. R,NoLAus, {speeiali.t),
Eye, Ear, Nose and Threat,
Fargo, N. o.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-03-05

You cannot make the week divine
by making Sunday dismal.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-03-05

When beauty is in distress every
man is anxious to be Johnnyzon-the.
spot.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-03-05

WHAT CAUSES HEADACHE.
From October to May, Colds are the most fire.
Quent cause of Headache. LAXATIVE BROMO
QU1N1NE removes cause E.W.Grove on box &c
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-03-05

important to MotheSs.
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that it
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-03-05

WE PAY HIGH PRICES FOR FURs
and hides or tan them for robes, rugs or
coats. N. W. Hide 4 Fur Co.. Minneapolis.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-03-05

HIDES & FURs TANNED FOR ROBES
Coats or rugs. Send for price list to
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-03-05

It is not as much of compliment
for a girl to be popular with the
boys" az she is liable to think it is.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-03-05

Obey the best you know and the bet.
ter will take care of itself.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-03-05

Most Of a mans friends are his
friends because Of what they don't
know about, him.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-03-05

The last drop Of water will not
come to the man who watts by q river.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-03-05

Mrs. winslov's Soothing Syrup.
eAmmAsion allays psin cures wind collie. &c bottie
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-03-05

After suffering for seven years,
thisW0man Wasrest0redt 0health
by Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. Read her letter.
Mrs. Sallie French, of Paucaunla,
Ind. Ter, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
81 had female troubles for seven
years-was ill rundown, and so ner-
vous could not do anything. The
doctors treated me for different troubles
but did me no good. While in this con-
dition wrote to Mrs. Pinkham for ad-
vice and took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound. and am now strong
and well"
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.
For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots. and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, bae3kache, that bear
ing-down feeling, fatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, ornervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Don't hesitate to write to Mrs.
Pinkham IL there is anything
about your sickness you do not
understand. She will treat your
letteEinconfidence and advise you
free. No woman ever regretted
writing her, and because of her
vast experience she has helped
thousands. address, Lynn, MASS.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-10-03
STAR OF STATEHOOD
NEW MEMCO'S GOAL
Residents Start Campaign TO
Advertise Resources
of Territory
IRRIGATION CONGRESS- AIDS.
Plans Announced for COnven-
ton Which Will Attract
Thousands of Visitors.

New Mexico is determined 10 add
another I 10 the flag. and with that
purpose in view the residents of the
territory have started Il great cam
paign of publicity. The first object of
this campaign is to develop the latent
resources of vast areas now neglected.
but h star of statehood is the ulti-
mate goal. \ wen organized body Of
capable, determined men had these
purposes in mind when they visited the
fifteenth session Of the national irriga-
tioI congress ut Sacramento. Cal, last
september, and they succeeded in what
they went aftcr-namcly, to capture
for Now Mexico the honor of being
the scene of the sessions this fall.
The winning OF the coming conven-
ton, which will take place at Albu-
qucrque from Sept. % to oct. snclu-
sive, will give New Mexico some of the
best advertising it has ever received.
for the leading men from all sections
OF the country will be brought together
and care will be taken that they see
all of the possibilities Of the country
them. The delegates will be
on so many trips and there Will
50 much for them TO see that II is
expected the majority will remain in
the territory for about two weeks.
CONVENTION PLANS ISSUED.
Details of the convention. which
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-10-03
IN NEW MEXICO
IRRIGATED FOR YEARS
Soil ArtificiaIIy Watered Be-
fore White Men Set Foot
on American Soil
BIG DAM BEING ERECTED
Only One Larger in the World
Than at EngIe, Which Is
in Egypt

Centuries before any white man had
set foot on American soil-as far back
possibly Us the beginning OF the Chris
ton era-irrigation was practiced sue
c%essfully in the Rio Grandc valley of
New Mexico. And, as the native tribes
inhabiting this part of the country
have not changed their customs, there
are places whore a photograph would
very likely show a scene exactly SINH
lar TO one enacted a thousand years
ago, for the communal system OF farm
ing is still pTaCtiCed, the grain is gath
cred in big willow baskets, is thraahcd
under the hOofs OF sheep and goats
and is winnowod in the open air, just
as it was before the advent of Euro
pean civilization. Coronado and his
soldiers found the valley in a high
state of development and were twice
driven out by the natives.
Although the earlier facts connected
with this fertile locality are largely a
matter OF conjecture there is historical
proof that the southern art OF the
Rio Grandc district, known as the Me
silla valley, was irrigated by the Span
isrds 800 years ago. and was produc-
tive before tho M%aynower had reached
the New England coast.
The fact that the Mexicans could
provo that they had been taking water
from the river for 500 years caused
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-10-03
MOST PUBLIC LANDS
OPEN IN NEW MEXICO
Government Has 100000
Acres TO Dispose Of to
HOmeSteaderS.
'S0IL AN0 CLIMATE GOOD
Dry Farming Proves Success
full in Many Places Where IT.
legation Is Impossible,

Forty million acres Of public lands Ia
New Mexico are still without an owner,
other than the national government.
ana the government is merely holding
the property until settlers indicate that
they wish 10 make entry upon II. Ev-
cry man and every single woman in
the country who Is more than II years
old, every deserted wife, and every per
son who IS the head of a family, Is en-
titled to 100 acres of this land.
No other state or territory can make
such a showing with regard to I'M
claimed land hat Is awaiting the
homcsccker, for the unoccupied areas
are enormous. There rs u general i'm
preston that the public lands are
nearly exhausted, but this Is by no
means the case. Formerly il was not
possible for those who employed old
methods Of farming to do anything
with the greater part of this land.
hence million of acres were passed by
rs being practically worthless. Some
Of the LAND Is in the mountains and
portions arc so situated that
they cannot be put TO any practical use
Il present. but there are numerous
other localities that might be farmed
-ucCcsslully by modern methods.
Wherever irrigation is possible the
problem OF developing the fertility OF
he soil is easy. hence the valleys are
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-10-03
IRRIGATION CONGRESS
TO Be GREATEST YET
President May Be Among the
Distinguished Men at
Albuquerque, N, NJ,
TO SHOW DESERTS FUTURE
Exhibits Will Demonstrate Vast
Possibilities of Arid Land
= in the West,
SHOW DESERTS FUTURE

Spurred on to their best efforts by
the general desire to conserve the ma
tiOnal and to reclaim rs
much as possible of the arid lands of
the West, those who are active fac
tors in the approaching national irri-
cation congress nave laid plans for
something that win far surpass any
previous gatherings of the same kind.
The congress of the advocates of irri-
cation is 10 open at Albuquerque, n.
NJ, September %. and will last until
oct. 3. The big convention han at Al
]buquCrque, where the sessions are to
take place, is capable OF holding up
ward Of four thousand delegates and
visitors, and it is believed that this
number is a small estimate of those
who will be in attendance, for inter
est in the reclamation of the rich wes-
tern lands is spreading 1T a remark
able rate.
It is believed to be practically GER
tain hat Vice President Fairbanks
and five members Of the cabinet will
attend the sessions. It is said to be
possible that President Roosevelt Will
also find a way to aid the congress by
being present, as a number OF his ia
vorite theories agree perfectly with
those of the men who have ar
ranged for the coming meeting.
on the letter heads sent out by Off
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-10-03

COPA COUNTY BOARD Oh TRADE.
'oeniS. arizona.
Phoenix, Arizona, May -, 1905.
mcnt.
raid, Chicago, III.
Your article on The 18th OF April, many OF
'lf unqualified approval of the article and
'helr desire To meet you personally.
great pleasure, on behalf of the President and
'l to extend to YOU a cordial invitation IN
most fertile valley of the world. We will ar
peS IN the least possible time and will try 10
ana profitable. This invitation is extended
e Tor YOUR visit. We will ne clad 10 see YOU
ronr pleasure.
Yours very truly,
BOARD OF TRADE.
GEO. W. IONGILI.
Secretary.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-10-03
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5, both government and
Of the Sixteenth
! in the United States,
the Southwest offers.
any other metropolitan
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-10-03
D-HERALD

Many Articles, Describing the Merits Of New Mexico, Have
Appeared in the Columns of The Chicago Record Herald
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-10-17


 There have been further improve. ments in the dry goods trade. Esti- mates of the most reliable authorities in the trade place the average com dition of the retail business at the present time at 90 per cent of normal. Prices are now about 10 per cent lower than last year, and if prices were the same as then it can be said that the volume of business in dollars and cents would actually be in excess of that of 1907. This is a most excellent state of affairs, and in consequence cheer ful feeling as to the future prevails throughout the trade. Wholesale busi- ness is following closely in the wark of the retail trade. and the New England textile mills are receiving liberal or ders for future delivery. In the iron and steel trade there is large busi- ness waiting on the election, but inde- pendent of this the export trade is flourishing and the booking of orders for home account is increasing ire speetive of politics.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-10-17

The Precious Metals Corporation and John k. Allen of No. i9 Wall street, have made an offer to the receivers of the Consolidated Arizona Smeting com. pany for the purchase of all its prop critics. The latter company is the sl6,- 100000 smelting concern of Humboldt, Ariz., which went into receivership a year ago with obligations of more than sl,000,000. The failure was due chiefly to the severe decline in metal prices. The Bank of North America at the time of the failure held a large amount of the Consolidated Arizona pa. per as collateral for loans. Charles W. Morse was also heavily interested as a stockholder. As the Precious Metals company has no smelting facilities it is considered that the acquisition of the Consolidated property would be ad. vantageous.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-10-17
GREAT ORE BODY
 IN H0ATSON SHAFT
LEDGE NOW 100 FEET WIDE AND AVERAGES 15 PER CENT COPPER IMPROVES OUTLOOK FOR THE BRIGGS SHAFT.

BISBEE, October l6.--What will probably prove to be the biggest and most valuable ore body ever discovered in the Warren district is now being ex, plored on the ground of the Superior & Pittsburg company, and although it may not prove as rich or as extensive as few of the ore bodies which have made the Copper Queen one of the greatest copper mines in the world, it promises to become the richest asset of the Superior & Pittsburg company.
 The ore body was encountered in a crosscut driven cast from tho drift on the 1900 level which is to connect the Hoatson and Briggs shafts, the find be. ing made on the Del Norte claim. It is not continuation at depth of the orc bodies encountered on the upper levels, as it's location is on the opposite side of the eloim.
 This morning the ore body on tho 1900 level had been penetrated for practically 100 feet, and the ore has yielded some very high assays, an av- craze for the entire width of 100 feet being slightly over If per cent cop per. The breast of the erosscut has at times during the progress of the work averaged as high as 20 per cent, though grab samples have run over 45 per cent.
 Another feature of the strike is that it greatly betters the outlook for the Briggs mine as the ore dips toward the Briggs shaft.
 The Superior & Pittsburg will this month break all records for produc ction, according to the statement of General Manager Powell today. Shipments have
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-10-17

completed, after which drift will be driven to the Briggs shaft on that level At the station new 2500 gal lon crank and fywheel pump will be in- stalled. On the l400 level of the June tion driving is in progress to cut the ore bodies which were developed on the 1900 level.
 At the Shattuck mine where force of only about twenty-five has been kept busy in exploration work, strike
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-10-17
GRAIN.

CHICAGO, October 16.-Wheat open ed easy, but soon advanced and held strong the balance of the day. Decem- Der closed at 100 8, and May at l03 34.
 Corn was strong nearly all day, and closed at top prices, three-eighths to one-half higher. December closed at 63 B..
 Final quotations on oats were un- changed to one-fourth higher. Deeem- Der closed at 4S 3-S.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-10-17

been augmented from the various s. & P. mines since tho beginning of the present month, and it is expected that the s. & F. returns will show good net earning for October. The tctal production for the Calumet & Arizona shelter for the month of September was something over 4,200,o00 pounds of blister copper.
 At the Junction mine of the s. & F. the new 1500foot station will soon be
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-10-17
METALS.

NEW YORK. October l6.--London tin declined to flS2, 5s, for spot; fl3S, l7s, 6d for future. The local market was dull at % to 29.25.
 Copper was unchanged to shade higher in London, spot advancing to fj9, l3s, 9d, while futures remained at f60, los. The local market contin- ucd dull and nominal.
 Lead was unchanged in both mar kets.
 Spelter was dull and unchanged at home and abroad.
 Silver 5l 1-2; Mexicans 45.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-10-17
Iron Beds, All (e'tls

Iron Beds, No. 64l, were $5, now .... Iron Beds, No. 600, were sa5a now
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-10-17
Market News

Stocks exhibited considerable strength yesterday, although price fluctuations wore as a rule narrow. In the absence of any political scare there is nothing of consequence to influence prices markedly and the trading con. tinues strictly professional.
 Of the local stocks, Arizona Conner cial and Old Dominion were again the strong features. Old Dominion on Or"d buying sold above 49 and closed 49@ 49&. Arizona Commercial opened at
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-10-17
INDIVIDUAL STOCKS
 MAINTAIN MARKET
STRENGTH AFFECTS WHOLE LIST BY SYMPATHY-UNIO PACIFIC BONDS STIR UP MOVEMENT IN OTHERS.

NEW YORK, October l6-The strength of individual stocks affected tho general list by sympathy today. Union Pacific and St. Paul were eonspic- uous instances.
 Activity in Union Pacific convertible bonds stirred up some movement in oth. CT bonds of that class. The bond di- vision was active and firm.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-10-17

of ore was made this week in hitherto untouched ground on the 600-foot level
 The Lone Star shaft of the Warren company has passed the s00-foot mark and although seams of iron and sulphur have been encountered, no strike of orc is expected until lateral work is be gun after the water level is reached.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-10-17
MINES, MINING and the MARKETS

3Gia, the record price for the year, but did not maintain the advance, the clos ing quotations being 35ls@36. Globe Consolidated and Superior & Boston were both firm and scored fractional gains. Orphan was tho weak feature, closing at l&M2H.