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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-15

William F. Cunningham. a former citi-
zen OF Clear Spring. Nd. died at Inwood.
sufferer from diabetes for a number of
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-15
Special Value Inn
LARGE Table Cloths.

&7n1 HAVE just received and Offer special prices,
Nl\U lot of Fine Damask Table Cloths, in large Sizes but
NV in pattern only-Aoral border with MORE filling
212x3 yds., 5000. Value, 5000.
22x3H yds, 5000. Value, S1O5O.
2L2x4 yds., $500. Value, $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-15
Continued September Special Sale of
Furniture. Household Furnishings and Necessities.

a. @ sale = @ @ % @ % @ % @
5 ans M
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School Lunch
Baskets and Boxes.

Children's Covered Lunch Baskets, ooc a.,
with handles, each. ........... II
rnnch Boxes, with strap fastening. er
Special price. ...-.............''''.''
Metal Folding Lunch Boxes. ......!.... @o>
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-15
Rich
Gut GLASS.

All pieces shown are first
quality, richly cut, and carry
with them the stamp of quality
and good taste. An inspection is
invited.
Cut Glass Fruit Dishes. each. 500. $3,25 up
Cut ela.. Water Pitchers. each. $2.75 up
Cut Glass Handled Naples. EACH. $1.oo up
Cut Glass Celery Trays. each...... $2.75 up
Cut Glass Mustard Jars, each...... $1.oo up
Cut Glass Baskets, each. $2.25 up
Cut Glass Butter Dishes. eaeh..... $3.50 up
Cut Glass Vases. each. $1.45 up
Cut Glass COMFORTS. each.......... so up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-15
Our September Sale of.
F1igh=Grade Furniture
n EPRESENTS splendid collection of useful practical and
M grade Furniture for all parts of the house
uo except the kitchen, offered at
Manufactures VINO

goods constitute this sale made by the Oldest
and manufacturers of this country who
allow nothing that isn't strictly their high standard OF ex
cellence to leave the factory
Included many highclass pieces from regular
stock every which exceptional value and has
been offered at present price.
Today speak of Office Furniture-one and twooakind
pieces-incudng Rotop Desks, Fattop Desks Typewriter
Desks and Office Chairs All hgrade goods made of
ected woods thoroughly finished glance the prices be-
low prove interesting all office needing upo
datef
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-15
Special Bargains.

Some new. some slightly
used and some secondhand
pianos, many of which were
taken in exchange for Player
Pianos. All are in good con-
dition and will be sold on easy
paymentS at these prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-15
September Sale
Metal Beds and Bedding.

~HE beds that comprise this sale are high grade-have
name behind them-beng made by reputable manufac
W. tuers pride in their output and all are OF the
latest patterns
Besides complete lines there number of oneotaknd
DESIGNS used display and which repre-
sent unusual values
The Mattresses made of cotton felthe most
today and all made up IN our own
worroom which patrons Cleanliness superior con-
strucion and finish
The following attractive values are offered tor your
Brass 21sinch
rod and hins ds oil
1915 EACH Value $12.5o. $500. Value $500
White Enameed Beds with
posts and nng oas all
S187s Value S2soo $500 EACH Value, $1,000.
with 2-inchp
tive
$685. Value, $685. $1,000. Value, $500
Brass so ncn pos
IN our ticking
rich artistic design anu coH.'su SIro
$2e75. Value, $3.50 S11'75 eaon" va''' SA''''
n'n os @ s sStton and a ~s aes
Avery subs loualityt
" saaza Value, Sac &C. $3.50. Value, $I2,so
ther in
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BasketWare.

We maintain one of the most complete
and extensive Basketware Departments
in this country, showing the best prod
ucts OF foreign and domestic manufactu-
rers, in large assortment. Importing
direct in a large way, we are enabled
to offer basketware Of superior quality at
uniformly moderate prices.
Infants Bassinets. or Sleeping Bas-
s as.s' front, w,1n and without rolling stand $2oo
Infants. Toilet Baskets each FROM. 75c
c,o,o., Hammers. each FROM $1.75
c,ot,s. Baskets, each ,,om $I.oo
Scrap Baskets, each from. .......... ~
Palm Silver Baskets, each FROM. pl.1o
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Upholstery Fabrics.

Upholstery Fabrics.
Special offerings in 5o-incf1
Upholstery Fabrics, consisting Of
Tapestries and Silk Armures, in
a large assortment of colorings
and designs.
Tapestries.
$3.50 yard. Value, $500.
$1.75 yard.
Values, $3.50 and $500.
$500 a yard. Value, $500.
Silk Armures.
$a.25 a yard. Value, $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-15
"Srrneln=Lee Oriental
Incense Holder.

Incense Holder.
A new and unique Incense
Burner and Ornament. Its pres
ence is productive of good
humor. You should become ac-
quainted with this little Smell
Lee" chap.
soc each.
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China Dept.
New Open=Stock
DimmerWare.

:: :: e.: !: f: !: :: 81: :: {:
terms than this fall. The
French designers are seen at
their best and we are enabled to
offer in first quality Limoges
China three new open-stock dec
orations of unusual merit, that
are exclusive with us, at most
moderate prices. Graceful shapes
that will, we believe, find much
favor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-15
September Sale of
Bed Blankets.

of manufacturers Seconds of Fine Fluffy
n Wool Blankets, average saving of quarter to
W. third on regular prices These goods from of the
reliable makers in the country being made OF high
grade finished by the best methods The mPeectons
Consist of either small made in carding which
very slight which careful housekeepe repair with
very little effort
Sizes for three-quarter and double beds
1o=4-S175, 5000, SIPS, $3.50, S2.75, $500. $500
and $500 pair. Regular prices, SIPS to S6.75.
11-4-S1.75 pair. Regular price, $3.50.
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Lace Curtains.
Special offerings in Imported
Lace Curtains, made of the best
quality net and trimmed with
rich Arabian and Point Venis<
laces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-15

3x6 #. Beauvais, $500 each.
3x6-ft. Princess, $500 each.
:3x6-ft. Togas, $1.5o each
Fourth door, G st.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23

SECURITY SAVINGS BANK. sl6 Montgomery
st-For the half year ending June so. 1909.
four ~ per cent per aBnum, free Of taxes
viii be payable on and after July l. 1909
FRED W RAY SECRETARY
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23

ANDRES. 1914 Larkin st.-Cook. country. $50
houseman, first class hotel, $25; busboy. $35
washer, bakery. $35-$4O; kitchen hand 500
and others. Oakland Office. e57 Franklin ST
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-08-06
CHICAGO SCHOOLS WAR
AGAINST CONSUMPTION

Chicago.-Chicago has the distinc-
tion today of being the first city in
the United States to open a school
for tuberculosis children, maintained
and supported by the board of edu-
cation.
This novel school, which will re-
semble a tented city, was opened this
morning on the grounds of the Har-
ward school, on Vincennes avenue.
The board of education will supply
tents, grounds equipment and teach
ing services, while the Chicago Tu-
berculosis institute will furnish food,
transportation and medical services,
The school opened with 230 pupils
selected from large group of So
called physically sub-normal chill
dren," after careful examination to
determine those best fitted to make
the experiment.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-08-06
OREGON R|FLEMEN
CONTEST IN EAST
STRONG OREGON TEAM FOR
NATIONAL RIFLE MATCHES
Thirteen National Guardsmen VIII be
Selected From the List of Those
Who Made the Best Showing in
Late State Meet-Will Leave Port
land for East Aug. Is.

Portland.-From among the follow
ing members Of the Third and Fourth
regiments Adjutant General FINER
will select the team of 1S guardsmen
to represent the Oregon National
guard at the National rifle competi-
tion which begins at Camp Perry,
Ohio, August %:
Third infantry-Captain W. w. Will
son, Sergeant White and Corporal
Stevens Of company B; Lieutenant
Deich Corporal Pickard and Private
Dickle, company H; Lieutenant Todd,
company l; Sergeant Schwartz and
Corporal Roman, company K; Ser
geant Abrams and Seargant Roman,
company NJ. Fourth infantry-Ser-
geant Perdew company A; Corporal
Ferguson and Private Burke, company
D; Corporal Potts and Corporal Moo
ney, company f; Lieutenant Cunning
ham, company F; Private Marquim,
company G; Major F. 3. Hamlln Of
the Fourth infantry will also prob
ably join the team. Major F. S. Ba-
ker viii captain the team and Major
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-08-06
RUSH ALASKAN WORK.
Four Thousand Men Fastening Rail-
road Construction TO Interior.

Cordovia, Alaska.-With 1000 men
working night and day, there being no
darkness in Alaska midsummer rapid
progress is being made in the con-
struction of the Copper River e North
western railway of which SO miles
are completed and in operation. The
operated portion extends from the
ocean dock at Cordova to the Copper
river and Miles Glacier.
At this point a ferry is maintained
by which trains are ferried across the
Copper river and again placed on
rails leading from Abercrombie can
yon to the end of construction, which
.at present extends to the mouth of
the Tasnuna river. Beyond this for a
distance of over 100 miles the con-
tractor has nearly 5000 men working
on the grade of the road bed.
The work on the road from the
ocean dock to Miles Glacier thus far
this summer has consisted principally
il! the erection Of steel bridges, re-
placing temporary pile bridges. The
first of these bridges was completed
few weeks ago across Round Is
land channel, connecting Round Is,
land with Long Island and consists
Of a 50-foot steel span. The second
bridge, work on which is now in pro-
gress, is span connecting Long Is
land with the mainland and will be
nearly 200 feet longer than the first.
The greatest work to be accom-
plished, however, before the ferry at
Miles Glacier can be abandoned and
all rail connections with the interior
is the construction of the million dol
lar cantilever bridge across the main
channel of the Copper river between
Miles and Chlds glaciers. AS both
these glaciers are active and discharge
huge floats Of ice, which drift down
the river it was found necessary to
construct a bridge of the cantilever
typs. This bridge will be more than
1900 feet fOng.
The road when completed will be
100 miles long and will have cost
$2O,OOO,OOO.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-08-06
Rapid. Slow

200 500 1000
Y. Y. Y. T.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-08-06
DEAD MASTER IS
GUARDED BY DOG

Husum, Wash The report circu-
lated last week that Thomas e. Sell
ers, 17-year-o1d son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. II. Sellers, four miles northeast
of Goldendalc was lost, resulted in
the discovery of his dead body. The
lad left home IN the forenoon, TAX
ing his gun with him. expecting to
return in a few hours. His mother
in the meantime made a trip to town
with the team
The boy not returning by evening,
the neighbors formed a searching
party and secured tiA country for
miles. but not until the second day af-
ter his disappearance was he found.
The dead body Of the young man was
found by his father in the canyon
back Of the Woodland church, on the
Little Klickitat river, a mile east Of
Hanging Rock, on the old Yakima
road, his faithful dog companion
guard over him.
The supposition is that the boy
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-08-06
Creed c. Hammond will act as team


coach.
The team accompanied by Adju-
tant General FINER will leave Port
land, Sunday, August Is, says the
Journal. August 21 and 22 will be
devoted to practice on the Camp Per-
ry range. on the morning of the 2Sd
the competition will begin and con-
ciude September /.
The Fourth infantry guardsmen
again demonstrated their superiority
as guardsmen by winning the Cover,
nor's trophy match yesterday, having
beaten the team from the Third in
fantry by the substantial margin Of
Al points out of a possible 1900. The
total score of the winning team was
$50, and the Third regiments team
made an aggregate of S4S points.
Sergeant r. L. Perdew of Eugene
won the state individual match with
a total score of SO5 out of a possible
$50.
The following is the score made by
the two teams in the Governors tro-
ply match:
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-08-06
BOB BURDETTE Is
RFPORTED SERIOUSLY Ill

Los Angeles.-Dr. Robert Burdette,
OF the Temple Baptist church here, is
reported seriously i'll at his cottage at
Clifton by-the-Sea. He has not fully
recovered from a severe injury to the
spine, which he sustained in a fall
last March. Dr. Burdette was to
have returned to his pastorate Au-
gust IS, but will be unable to do so.
He said yesterday that his resignation
was in the hands Of the church trus-
tees, and though they had not accept
ed It, he added that he could not re-
sumo his pastorate duties, and never
again would be more than an occa-
sional preacher in the big church
members built for him.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-08-06

while sitting on a log accidentally
discharged his shotgun, the charge
striking him in the back of the head,
tearing away the greater part of the
back of the skull.
Only a short time ago his grand
father, Thomas Hendrix, was found
dead in the same locality. He had
fallen near a campfire, which partial
ly burned his face and clothing, the
body not being discovered until the
next day after leaving home.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-08-06

Will sell or lease hotel doing good
business. Terms reasonable. Good
reasons for selling. Address Mrs. T.
Myers, Helix, Oregon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-08-06

Team totals ...2GG ss8 Pa 84s
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-08-06

Read the East oreEonian
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-01-28
Got 5000 Damages.

The 3d. 600 damage case of =. +.
Dresic oi this city against the Rock
Island Railway Company Vas tried
Ian. 6, at Herman, before Hon. r.
S. Ryors, Judge of the Gasconade
county circuit court, and resulted in
a verdict for plaintiff in the sum OF
5000. 1t vii! be remembered tina
Captain p. +. Dresie while in the
employ Of the Pock Island met with a
severe acaids 1t IN April, 1907. 1t
was his duty 10 jump water into the
large tan. near the station and while
a, work upon the engine oi the Com
Dlny he hsd his right arm crushed
and broken which called for It's am
,.utation later. He sued tue Com
ANY at first in the FeG"ral court E"'
this case was dismissed nd aIp.hcl
f'rought IN G~asConaic cou2t;. W.
eSses who a.'"ndrl the Niai a FER.
nan from Versailles are IS iolloh .
Dr J. 7. Reslc sNi T. &. Ihorlc on
bshg!' Of the Rock i,IIni and DR..
.. ]. Cam Fred lrl co.Ste, Dresie
md 4. II. E'n'rer on h,haiI OF l1ain.
tiH, Catyn prcs>e himself being
uDeu!s 10 attend. Versailles Leader,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-01-28

SoCIIriEs.
A.F.AA,M Versailles Lodge. No. III. regular
communication the Id, aud Bird FRIDAY nights each
mouth. Visiting brethren invited and cordially
Welcomed.
RLwYs pHicx. W. N.
waAv wirTEs. Secretary.
VERSAILLES ROYAL ApCH CHAPTER, No. u
rec,s every 2nd Friday might In each month
., 49,. Visiting Companions welcome.
A. l.. ROSS, n. =.
JAS. ". CLifToS, Secretary.
10. q. Y.-cet-aiiIes I.pige. No. ~. regular
greetings every Tuesday night.
j. Y. BzREsTREsscR n. o..
\. Porpyn. secretary.
K. Of P.-yersaiilc- Lodge. No. i2, meets ever,
.bursday night. U.0. WisapTT. C.. G.
|. N. scHAssgp. X. Of Il. as.
". ". h.-vcrraiiic- Camp. No. 2St2. meets the
.rst and third Friday niei,t- Ia each month.
!. ". ScHAssKr, Cork v. q. MORGAN, tlonsul.
Versailles Cam No. 539e. Royal Hcighbors oI
America, meets every md aud 4th Friday
nights in each month at Oddfeilow Hail.
Mps W. 7 : hGIg, oracle.
Mrs. ID. u HuLETT. Recorder.
10 X. Mia IA Tonkn Tribe. No. IL. meet.
every "Wednesday Steep.
&. v. N. HrDsos q. Of Il.
40. q, W Versailles I"dRe. n" 10. meets ev'
cry 2Dd md iih ! ridny nights IA "a"l month.
JAaKs AsREw, Il. ".
y. q. MORGAN, recorder.
4. % W.-VeisHilles Camp. No. ~. meets
every Let and I'D Mpg1Dy M hts in "ati month
In HULIgT, {. ",
pPiCE Jorps Clerk
Ls!1c NJ. l9s. Mnigrn Brotherhood of America
Regular meetings III" Sid Saturday nigi. Ia "ari
ruitt.. JrSAftnE Is. IiAYgs. President.
JACOB Y. EcaaIrTy H, secretary.
W. c. Y. u Meets every Wednesday after
noon at p 20 O'Clock. a cordial invitaiipn is "S
ended CAL. Mrs. { ". WuIrr. Pre-
MRS,COpA S~CHAHSHr. Rec. ",ry.
Loyal Temperance L.cRipm-Me"ts every sun
day at 100 y III. Yon are invited.
Miss KAN IApry C"u. SUIT.
Mias i.A hI%LUtI. iIcs.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-01-28

Toy chsrped bands, lace and bps Pine.
sal,e Iegb,i ized is immediate rclsf. iacis
ike a poultcc) Good for cuts, batns,
bruises, skin diTases. Draws out inEa-
ma,ior. rice sc. Try it.
Sold by G|pbc pru. store.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-01-28
hl..s.ur stock owners.

Mango is a distressing affection that
should never he permitted to retain place
on any farm. as it is easily cured. Ru'
on oil Of tar one ounce. and whale OIL
two ounces, or one-half pound each Of
tar and sulphur, and one pound each Of
soap aud alcohol In all cases boil al
blankets, a,i ,rea, with a strong solu
ton Of caustic potash all woodwork
harness brushes combs and what eve,
is possib,, infested with the germs OF
mango.
When III, ep begin to look ragged and
loose vol in spots, better look out for
some 81 II ! ease.
Ha.". es her fleece will pay her
funeral ~ ,e,,ses; If she lives, her spring
wool II all Lambs pay double revenue
DO n, f.. 4 corn to the breeding ewes;
it is too '%co,rn.. Give twO-thirds oats,
one-th-d 9.lrat bran, with a little oil
meal u.r".' ,. The grain should be
s~e!o.tci -. .re.
"'r.. 'izv .hat 1t costs to be
s,.. n "l..
zoo '1u. ... $50. for the calf is about
as Lad "a 'pu tnUch money for the boy.
a carcu mixer quiet in his ways about
the -,,rtc, 8, vor,h many dollars more in
a -.'g'c sna.,n than n who Is brutal.
FROM eighty to ninety per cent Of milk
i, water. go when you do anything tina,
induces The low to drink less freely
kn.ct. Of your profits
q .,yn r., the calf is old enough to
druk Summed milk make some porridge
of E,gg l1d ont ,peAi with the hulls
Lsil,cl out o' else rub rolled oats in the
h,u1, md sift hem. Cook thoroughly
and poug ~ Old milk till it is just right.
J. ,I"'c, POORLY ventilated stable may
he yc,y ,''d. 1t takes plenty Of pure ali
70 keep cattle sSsu,.
De sure lApl there are no icy places, a.
one slip q. pra,n may cause the loss OF
both mare rnd colt
Th-"',r,na 'nIt. especially the road
stcrs, .DGid have a lot Of exercise
They sit,,.ii under no circumstance b,
kept in the stables.
when h,rect object to the curry cont
It IS II pretty sure sign thai SO" ctlru'
the la," been hurt nv \ %carel,a
..,l 4 ! .,,,,t, .u., ,I.
"i.t,f,, are readily won by kindness
and have no fear "i man so lony az Their
confidence" ia him il not betrayed.
Il" srr" that the breeding sows are no
getting TOO fat ~ too thin.
DO the pigs squeal because they ar
hurary or colhf Find out; there is II,
profit ia either condition.
Que Of the surest signs of improved
agriculture il, a Try. clean hoy pen. TIL
Up to- di,c farmer has discovered that
pig waIiows i'll mire only when lie ammo
help himself.
SOws may he kept from eating thei
pigs 10y giving them a great varict,
OF food for two months or more befor
the pigs com along. 1t should includ
some animal food and plenty of salt.
Be sure that the pigs are not lousy
Kerosene oil rubbed on a hogs back !
good for lice. But look om. and not hav
it too strong. and do not rub too hard. n
you make q blister.
Don't be in a hurry to dispose Of tn
Old SOW. II she is a good one to rails
pigs. she will be profitable 10 keep unit
she is seven or eight years old.
KccI, them in a thrifty growing cor
dition.
Keep charcoal. salt and sulphur in
clean hox in every feeding pen.
Let the COWS help themselves to thes
correctives, aud they will do II ever.
time they require them.
From February Farm Journal.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-01-28
a Lkttle More Gross.

A little more cross and n little less creed,
A little moie h suty oi brotherly deed,
A litti. more bearing Of things To he born.
with faith III the infinite triumph of morn.
A little less doubt and Il little more 40
uf Tho ample, sweet service eac,. dag brings Ia
view;
A h,tls More cross. with its beautiful Light,
Its lesson Of love and its message oi right.
A little hess aword and "A little more rose
TO soften the struggle and liygten the blows;
A lit,lc more worship and n little more prayer.
with the balm OF kfs blessing to brighten IL.
care.
A little more song mud 4 lilic less sigh,
And n CHEEKY good dry 70 the frirpds that go by
A little more cross and "A ii.tie more trust
In n beauty that bloom like q rose ont OF lns,
5 little more lifting the load 81 S%no,lpr,
a i'ttle more ,lionGht foi the ST, "f u brot'~r;
\ little more dreaming q ii','- more laughter,
ii,ile more childhood and svrctntas ;f-ic.
after;
Alr',- more eros and a ii,t'c less hate.
va ave Ia the ha"i> aud r,s hs the sntR,
Ealti,n~r~ tiup
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-01-28
DIRECTORY.

TIMgs or aoJ.DIno COURT.
rJcuit court -3rd Monday In April and End Mon.
s,y In August and December.
Probate court-2nd Monday In February. May and
,'ovsmber, and oh Monday In August.
County court First Monday In February. May.
August and November.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-01-28
Need OF Ballot Reform


office of lieutenant governor Of Mis-.
souri, a committee Of the legislature is
now engaged in a recount OF certain
wards and precincts Of St. Louis and
elsewhere, and it may be a week or
ten days before the count is finished
and a final determination reached as
to which contestant is entitled to the
office. In the meantime, the state
legislature is nominally in session at
Jefferson City, although it might just
as well be adjourned for M business
is being transacted. Gov. Hadley
has said that he will make no more
appointments until the contest is de-
cided. All of this confusion and de-
lay is costing the taxpayers Of Mis-
souri, about SO, 600 q day.
Ballot reform is an old slogan Of
the politicians, and once it was a real
tissue" with candidates. Yet ballot
reform is one Of those things that
every one recognizes as desirable,
but no one seems sufficiently interest,"
ed in to make il q success. In the
various states Of the Union there are
many different systems OF balloting.
Some systems are simple and COM
! parativcly effective, while others are
cumbersome, time consuming and
utterly fail to assure a voter that he
can cast a ballot which will be free
from technical errors that Will nullify
it.
An effort is being made in NV
York to adopt the Massachusetts
ballot. 1t appears that of the num-
crous ballot systems the Massachusetts
system is the best yet devised
although even II ha, II, faults.
There is a renewed demand in New
York and elsewhere for the general
adoption Of voting machines as a step
toward real ballot reform. Some
Of these machines have been perfect
ed so that they give entire sa,I,fac-
ton. The only objection to the
Imperial Valley press., 1909-11-13
HOBO SOCIAL

The Woodmen of the World and their friends held high revelry Monday night at a Hobo Social in the Palm Roof Garden. After several prelim- inaries, Neighbor MacCartney of El Centro Camp No. 624 and Neighbor Appler, of Denver Camp No. 1 had a lively boxing match of six rounds which was declared a draw.
 Speeches on Woodcraft were given by Neighbors Mcleod, Travers, Swan of San Francisco Camp and Appler, of Denver Camp. Music was fur nished by Humber, Comstock, Ellis and Murphy, clog danging by Bass Allen and Ellis; singing popular songs by the crowd. Coffee and hot dough nuts, were served and cigars passed