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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-08-22

isticvay. Samaroff and Sonia,
Russian couple, have a pleasing ac-
.robatic and dog act. Suzanne Roca-
mora appears in operate VOCAL Sc
lections which were toop deep for
the audience. The piano store act
of Harry Linton and Anita Law
renee consumes lot of valuable
time with a sketch that is devoid of
art or comedy. Lane and O'Donnell
have one of the toughest acrobatic
acts seen in long time. One of
the men falls down, is knocked
down. kicked down, but seems to
enjoy the experience. The pictures
last night were sandwiched in be-
tween acts.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-08-22

the whole act is literally applauded.
One member of the troupe pos
sesses rare ability on the flute.
Joseph Callahan's impersonations
of men. past and present, is work
of art. He dresses before the audi
ence and delivers a few words from
the speeches of writing of the men
he impersonates. Lincoln, Emperor
William II, Robert f. Lee, Mark
Twain, Shylock and Pope Leo XIII
are made to appear in very real
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-08-22
MARKET BASKET

Staples are steady. No changes
have been recorded in the last few
davs. Current retail prices
PRODUCE.
Best fresh home eggs, 40c dozen
eastern eggs, selected, 500 35c dozen;
best local creamery butter, 45c per
pound. second grade local butter, 4Oc
per pound eastern butter, 80 @35c per
pound, local flour, $3.50 sack of 40
coast flour, $1.25 sack; lard, 19u zoe
pound; compound, 1Sc---
FRUIrs AND VEGETABLES. {
Potatoes, S175 per sack, or 12
pounds for 25c; cabbage. sc, pound:
tnrnips, carrots and beetS, z bunchee
for SC; oranges, $50 soc dozen: neW
apples. Toe TO 81 box; figs and dates
crate; blackberries, s2,75 per crate;
apricots, 90c crate; peaches, soc u
81 20 crate; bananas, 80 dozen; water-
melons. &c Id; cantaloupes, for 25ci
loganberries, $2.I5 crate.
roast beef. l5@ zoe; chuck STEAK.
12kc; round steak, 12h g Use; loins
hSsf n0rerhoT Pork 8 agG o0 ss:
r peasi Sc; chops, iSQ zoe; ham, by
slice, soc: whole ham,, 23c; bacon.
by strip, 26c; by slice, soc. Mutton
Stew, S@10c; chops and roasts. 121
lie; lamb stew, 12c; lamb chops and
roasts, 16 q zee; dressed chickens, %
Q30c.
Retail-Alfalfa, $1,000 ton; timo-
thy, s25; straw, s10 wheat hay, $40;
oat hay, SEQ; bran and shorts, $23;
straight bran. $22; straight shorts.
S26: corn. whole, $3.50 cwt.; corn.
cracked $1.S5; feeding wheat. s1.60
cwt; oats. $50 cwt. barley. SLAB;
steam rolled oats. sl.S5 cwt
FUEL.
Pine wood. $3.50 rick. $500 cord;
fir and tamarack, s275 rick, $6.50Q Z
cord; Rock Springs. $3.50; Monarch
Carney Goals, $3.50 ton; British CO.
lumbia Goals, $500 $50; steam coal.
$3.50.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-08-22

This year the priestess of the t
xpping toe will present in America
IN absolute novelty-visual opera, a
4 it is to be called.
n :. Pavlowa, MOrdkin and big C
4mpany of Russian ballet dancers
Will interpret some of the great ma
6terpieces of music all in pirouets
IND, WRITINGS and leapings and fla
shiQgs of legs. Not word will be
spoken during the entire performa
pee.
3 The dancing troupe will make
D lightning tour of the country,
playing one night stands in the hi
kgest theaters in the principal cities
Of the United States.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-08-22

ATROCITIES
(Ry United Press Leased Wire)

ODESSA, Aug. %. - Kurdish
tribes and peasantry of the "Ur-
miah' district, Persia, reached war
today following the murder of
Mia Kervali, the Kurdish chief
tain by peasants.
The Kurdish attacked the villag-
ers, sacked hamlets and put hun
dred peasants to the sword. The
fighting is attended by horrible
atrocities.
Troops sent to check the Kurdish
were driven back and tribesman
continued burning the village and
massacring the inhabitants. The
twelve villages are reported de-
stroyed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-08-22
TO TRANSFER PRESIDENCY.

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. ga
report contained in a cable dispatch
from Nicaragua says that President
Madriz is preparing to transfer the
presidency to Jose Estrada, brother
of the revolutionary leader, Juan
Estrada.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-08-22

LONDON-Reported that Mrs.
w. E. Corey. wife of the steel trust
president and formerly Maybelle
Gilman, contemplates returning to
the stage
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-08-22
HELP WANTED-FEMAlE.
YOUNG WOMEN.

YOUNG WOMEN.
We can use a number of young
women at once.
We are increasing our telephone
plant to meet the increase of business
and need more operators
We will teach you a profitable line
Of work and pay you while learning.
We Will pay you at the rate of 500
per month for the two or three weeks
you Will spend in our training school
You will be employed in the cx-
changes Immediately after finishing
the school course at a higher rate of
pay
Operators are sure of rapid ad-
vancement in proportion to their
efficiency
Operators are constantly being pro-
NOTED to better positions, as service
monitors, supervisors, clerks and
chief operators.
We will give you a permanent posi-
ton
Operators work eight hours per day
with relief periods. morning and aft
ernoon, in addition to luncheon
period
We would prefer young women be-
tween 16 and % years of age.
Our offices are located in all parts
of the city. and you may be able to
obtain work near your residence,
Employment as an operator is in
many ways the best vocation possible.
No previous experience required. 30
If you have had a good grammar
school or high school education. il is
to your interest to investigate this
work at once.
Applications are received on any
business day at the following offices:
Main Office---l17 Wall Street.
Maxwell Office-1124 Sinto Avenue.
Glenwood Office-Euclid and Ne
vada
PACIFIC TELEPHONE, 4 TELE-
GRAPH COMPANY.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-08-22

Miss Van Bullion cut big fig
ure in society abroad, didn't she p
Yes; about twelve million, 1
should say"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-08-22
HELP WANTED-MALE

Wanted-Forest ranger 500 per
month; railway mail clerks and
clerk carriers; good positions and
steady jobs salary frog 5000 to $500
per year. Some examinations soon.
Apply 425 Rookery. Preparatory Civil
Service Bureau.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-08-22
FOR SALE

For sale, cheap, good paying down
town Press route, making $500 a
month. See Prochnau at The Press
office, 116 Division street.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-08-22
. CLASSIFIED RATES
HELP WANTED-MAlE AND
EEMAIE

and gentlemen solicit
orS; good seller; permanent posi-
lions to hustlers. No 3 West Fourth
avenue city
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-08-22
NATUROPATHY AND CHlRO-
PRACTIC
PRIVATE SANiTARIUM

Human oven and electrical water
baths; electric massage and vibra-
ton; best cure known for rheumatism
and all chronic ailments. Burgund's
Sanitarium, 420ia Riverside. Green
Block. NJ. 53tS
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-08-22

Lost-Brown medal, with blue ribbon.
S402 Sherman st. Main S199, party
r. Reward.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-08-22

Seven hundred dollars damage
was done by fire last night to tho
residence of Mrs. n. Walker, 0702
Columbus street.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-08-22
SCREENS TO ORDER

Screen doors and windows made and
put up complete. Phone us We
rAil for order. Free delivery. Prompt
jervice. Max 1000 Y. Shop 2002
indiana ave W. 4. Robinson. Prop.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-08-22
MANICURING AND MASSAGE

Mass sage, tub and vapor baths Suite
/, Third floor. W6l2l2 Riverside.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-08-22

Wanted. middle aged woman for
chamber work part of day; can go
home nights. Alpha hotel, corner Riv-
erside and Bernard.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-08-22
LOST AND FOUND

Lost-Between E142S Garland avenue
and Rippeteaus Pharmacy, gold
filled Waltham watch. Address or re-
turn to E142S Garland Receive re
ward
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-08-22
BOYS Blouses, Sale at 29c

BY far the best made blouses and Of the
best materials We ever had to offer you at
the figure-and the colOrs won't fade.
There are red or blue grounds with white
stripe-madrasses and percales in medium
and dark colors and even black sateens.
This price is good for the School Sale
only. Ages to 10 at 29c.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-08-22
HIDES AND JUNK

Division Junk Co.--Dealsrs in all
kinds of junk and tools. 10 Main.
Phone Main Zoo.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-08-22
English Kersey Hats, $l.0O

This falls novelty Trim, boyish shapes
odd English materials-boy's and youths
sizes-brown or gray. We bought them
from the man who imported them from
England. Saving you the wholesalers prof
it allows US to sell tn EN- to you at 81.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-08-22
BUILDING CONTRACTOR

4-room house built for $4,000; foun
dation and plastered. Phone NJ
6626-Y. NJ Wise. 710 N. Napa.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-08-22
We Sell K. & S. Waists

Mothers will be glad to know that! The
new fall stock has comeback sateens and
blue and tan chambrays, fancy madrases
and percales-new and select patterns. At
SOC. And at 81 We can offer you fine.
white tan and cream soiesettes - made in
blouse style. Or white pleated bosom shirts
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-08-22
Boys Caps, Lines at SOC

Blue serges, fancy worsteds, English
tweeds-the new Bull Dog Golf shape in
cluded-quality you cant come anywhere
near buying at the price in any other store
we know of. Why, tn csc caps even are silk
lined at ............... ...... .......5Oc
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-08-22
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Young gray matched Percheron team,
good size; new hand made butt tug
chain harness and wagon for sale,
$4,000. At Glenrose, r. +. ID. No. 3.
John Roberts.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-12-08
PEOpLE'S,FORUh
PEOPLES FORUM.

Editor Ardmoreite:
On December 7, 1910, the South
Ardmore Baptist church gave me
unanimous call TO the pastorate
OF that church, and ! have accepted
to begin work January l, 1911,
This was a strange revelation TO
me, six days before the call.
l had never entertained an idea
OF accepting pastorate anywhere.
My heart and soul was in the work
OF q missionary. / dearly loved my
field l love all the pastors and their
churches who gave me every evi
dence OF their highest esteem and
confidence as being Gods man in
the right place.
And in offering my resignation to
my brethren, / want to assure you
that | shall never forget the love
and cooperation you gave me in
every effort for the Master, and
that | am still one of you TO help
in every way to extend the King
dom OF our Lord.
To the Board, here is my resigna-
ton. | offer it after the most Sc
rious thoughts and deepest convic-
tions OF my heart. After six days
and nights of earnest prayer, /
praise you for the love you have
had in the work, and the encourage
ment and cooperation you gave me
at all times. You have done your
part nobly, and / shall ever feel
in my heart honored to be one OF
so conservative, sacrificing Christian
workers.
Now, brethren, i have done my
best. How we'll | have succeeded ]
shall leave you to say.
| am still in Enon Association,
to 60 to my limit in every gooI
work to further the masters cause.
| send this out now to give the
board time TO fill my place, by the
time l shall leave the field. l offer
my services to help in any way
can. The field is a great one and
should not be one day without a
missionary.
am ever yours in Gal. 2:20.
B.N. HULTSMAN.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-12-08
F|REMEh WANT
MORE WAGES
AND SHORTER HOURS-PAY IN
ADEQUATE TO MAINTAIN
THEIR FAMILIES.

The firemen of the city think they
have a grievance, and upon the face
OF the returns, it would seem that
they are entitled to o hearing TO say
the least of it.
Some time ago the city commits
sioners raised the salaries Of the po-
licemen TO SIS per month, and the
firemen think that their salaries
should be raised to that figure as
well.
In speaking OF me matter one Of
the men said yesterday: We are
not Kicking on the policemen get
ting that salary. We believe they
earn every dollar OF it, and We are
glad that they have been so for
tunate, but we do believe that We
are entitled to as much salary a.
the police are getting, as We are
on Gmty - hours out OF every q,
while the policemen work but eight
hours a day. We are subject to call
at all hours of the night or day in
all kinds OF weather. and the wear
and tear on clothing alone is near
ly sufficient TO keep an ordinary
workman In clothing. am drawing
S45 per month, and at the fire at
the high school building the other
night / ruined good pair of shoes.
After | have been in the service
for eighteen months my salary Will
be raised to $50 per month, and II
in the meantime get killed in
the pursuit of my duty, why ] will
be a dead one ane Iry family will
De in want. At the present sca'e
OF wages it Is impossible for me
to buy hfe insurance, and as the
state has made no provision for
pensioning widows OF firemen killed
in the discharge OF their duty, you
can readily see the predicament We
are in as regards the future OF our
families should We meet with Sc
rious accident
Most OF the firemen are married.
but we hardly have time from our
duties 10 get acquainted with our
wives and children. Last week
had just one hour and thirty minutes
that | spent at home.
I'VE are intending to present our
petition for an increase of wages
before the city cOmmiss .oners al
the next meeting, and we hope that
they will grant our request for an
increase OF pay, and hours that will
at least permit us to get acquainted
with our families"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-12-08
NAME a GEM FOR MORGAN.
A Rose-CoIored Stone Found Near
MADAGASCAR Has Wealthy Name.

New York, Dec. "A newly dis
covered gem OF brilliant rose color
was christened "Morganite' tonight
by the New York Academy of Sci
ences. 1t was named for J. Pierpont
Morgan, on the suggestion OF DR..
George F. Kuntz, chairman OF the
geological section of the academy.
"Morganite," Doctor Kuntz said,
"is a species of beryl. 1t was discov-
cred in it's perfection this year and
differs from other beryls in that it
flouresces an intense cherry red
when exposed to Roentgen rays. 1t
is founl in magnificent gems weigh
ing from one carat TO one hundred
carats each and is of a beautiful
brilliant rose color Of wonderful
freedom from flaws. 1t is found prin-
cipally in the mountainous region
of Mount Bity. an island off the coast
of Madagascar"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-12-08
REFUSE TO DANCE WITH JAPs

Pasadena, Cal, Dec. THE lead
ing society girls of this city decline
to mingle with japanese naval men
OF high rank, even to meeting them
on the ball room floor.
AS a result Japanese-AE erican
relations in southern California are
severely strained.
Upon the arrival OF the squadron
at San Pedro a few days ago, the
management OF Pasadena hotel ar
ranged to give a ball for the com.
mander and his officers.
The hotel people learned that so
ciety girls would have nothing TO
do with the function. II was founa
necessary to call of the ball on
short notice 10 the Admiral. In the
meantime he had sent out engraved
invitations for return dance on his
flagship yesterday. These were not
delivered.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-12-08
PERSONALS

c. b. Davis of Ryan is in the city
on business.
Judge Arthur Malcott is in Okla
homa City on business.
j. p. Lathrop of Francis was in
the city today on business.
l.. r. Wilson of Milburn was in
the city today on business.
J Attorney Albert j. Lee went to Ok
lahoma City today on business.
Albert Settle of Durant was bus
mess visitor to the city today.
Attorney A. Eddleman of Marietta
was in the city today on business.
Mrs. A. W. Durham of Calves on
is the guest Of Mrs. f. l.. Evans
j. NJ. Wintersmith OF Ada was a
business visitor TO the city today.
W. r. Green Of Overlook was a
business visitor to the city yester-
day.
Buck Gardner, prosperous far
mer OF Lone Grove, was in ne city
today.
Hunter A. Craycrort, a former res
ident OF this city, but now OF Okla
homa City, was a business visitor to-
day.
J. NJ. like, travelling agent OF the
Rock Island, with headquarters at Nc
Alester, was in the city today on
official business.
Attorney Joe F. Bledsoe, who has
been in the city for several days on
business before the district court,
returned to his home in Oklahoma
City today.
c. w. Gunther, state agent of the
Penn Mutual Life Insurance com
pany left with his family today for
Oklahoma City where he will be To-
Gated In the future.
John Thomas, one OF the best
known Indian citizens OF southern
Oklahoma, was here today from his
home at Baum and paid his sub
scription 10 the Daily Ardmoreite
for one year in advance.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-12-08
FREE EMPLOYMENT
BUREAU At JAIL
POLICE COMMISSIONER OWEN
TO OPEN OFFICE AT POLICE
STATION MONDAY.

The police department of the city
are determined that no person with
in the corporate limits who really
wants to work shall! be out of en-
ployment, and consequently cam
didate for berth in the police
court on the charge of vagrancy.
Monday morning there will be
opened at the police station a free
employment agency, where every
idle man in the city will be regis
tered and a position secured for him.
Already there is call for eighteen
men to begin work and there are
many others who will be ready to
offer jobs to those who desire to
work when the office opens Monday
morning.
Commissioner owen stated yes
terday that many OF the vagrants
that were brought before him COM
planned that they could not get a
job. In the future, with this bu-
reau working, all this will be chang
ed, and whenever a person wants
to hire hands of any kind of public
work there will always be a waiting
list Or everybody will be at work.
This movement is a step in the
right direction, and it no doubt
will prove beneficial 10 the city
and county and should be given the
hearty support of every citizen in
the city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-12-08
FARRELL WILL
PROTECT LEAGUE
SECRETARY OF NATIONAL COM
MISSION WIRES HE WILL PRO-
TEcT PROPOSED OKLAHOMA.

Application was made to Secretary
Farrell of the national commission
OF baseball clubs 10 rant protection
10 this territory embracing This sec
ton OF Oklahoma and north Texas,
in what is to be known as the Okla
homaTeXas league. and has wired
that he will grant the same. That
insures protection 10 organized base
ball in this section, and will elimi-
nate the transforming aggregations
that have given their patrons iDdif-
ierent sport in the past.
After the holidays the different
cities will be visited by the promo
ters and the situation thoroughly
canvassed Several OF the towns
have expressed Willingness 10 come
in, but their claims will be taken In
to consideration along with other
cities, as 1t is the intention to make
this a six-club league, and the circuit
must be compact, and show a suiii-
cient population to insure the sue
cess OF the league.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-12-08

The Carter county farmers insti-
tu,e meets at 2 O'Clock tomorrow al
,ernoon. Every farmer Of the county
should attend the annual meeting,
and all business men should make
It a point 20 attend. The annual dues
amount TO fifty cents and that sum
is used to pay premiums in agficul-
tural and livestock shows.
There are more than 200 members
of the institute, but the attendance
a. these meetings have never been
as large as the importance of the
work deserves.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-12-08
CALLED MEETING OF
JUNE BUG" CLUB
POLICE COURT THRONGED BY
DUSkY DENIZENS OF THE
EAST SIDE.

There was called meeting OF
the June Bug Club" at the city
police court this morning, and as
a result of this call there were pres
ent 27 of the most ardent workers
of the organization.
The call was not issued by the
officers of the club, however, but
was prompted by the urgent request
of Police Commissioner Owen, who
had instructed the policemen to get
busy and see what could be done in
the way of either making the men,
bers of this exclusive" club get
to work, or rid the city of their
presence.
Needless to say, the police got
busy and as result of their ef-
forts there were arraigned in the
city court this morning twenty-sev-
en- members, and lay members, rang
ing from ebony hue to the color
of alb right new saddle. OF course,
they tried to convince "hizzonner'
that they were as innocent as little
lambs; they cou,d prove part OF
their statements, as the wool was in
evidence, but they were assessed
the regulation fine of ten dollars
for vagrancy.
The night gamers were assessed
$3.50, and also given a little good
advice as to what their future con-
duct should be.
Some of the members Of THE
June Bug Club will be a trifle shy
on Christmas money as result
of today's session.
Famous Schubert Quartette, Friday
night.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-12-08
EAGLES ELECT OFFICERS.
New Set Of Officers Elected by the
Local Erie Last Night.

wow oCt W SulSS'o G'SSNSb W
Local Erie Last Night.
Ardmore Aerie No. 5s7 Fraternal
Order OF Eagles elected the follow
ing officers last night:
Hast Worthy President, R. D..
knight.
Worthy President. N. f. Martin.
Worthy Vice President, Marvin
Bell.
Worthy Chaplain, A NJ. Cox.
Worthy Secretary, w. A. Worley.
Worthy Treasurer, Frank Berry
hill.
Trustees, d. S. Blackburn, Joe
Bastine and Fred Haynie.
Inside Guard, w. A. Morgan.
Outside Guard, Carl Britton.
A plan of campaign was mapped
out at last nights meeting of this
order, which is expected to material
ly increase its membership by the
time the new set of officers are in
stalled.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-12-08
MAY CONSTRUCT
A NEW CHURCH
MEMBERS OF THE BROADWAY
BAPTIST CHURCH HAVE Sc
LECTED A COMMITTEE.

The Broadway Baptist church took
steps last night in the regular con-
ference meeting looking to better
equipment as to church building. The
present building is regarded by the
workers of the church as entirely in
adequate for the church TO do its
best work along all lines. A reso-
luton was introduced by the deacons,
recommending that the church begin
the consideration OF better building
at once, either in the erection OF a
new edifce, or the improvement OF
the present building. A building com
mittee consisting OF X. A. Hefner,
Mrs. J. d. Spr8gins, j. w. Harreld,
G NJ Bruce. Miss Daisy Nichols, S. A.
Apple and Mrs. J. b. Brady was ap-
pointed TO take up the question or
building and report back TO the
church, what in their Judgment, Is the
best thing TO do, whether improve
the ord building or erect new one.
Many in the church hold that the
best method TO pursue is to equip
the present building for the very best
possible quarters for a modern Sun
day school house, and erect church
natitorium to the front OF it later.
The reports at the conference show
the church to be prospering along all
lines.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-12-08
Bows Corn Club.

Milledge Stevens, boy OF IL years
living near Provence, has become IN
terested in the boys corn club move
ment in Carter county and will com
pete for the first prize next fall IN
corn growing. The land in the Pro-
vence community is of a rich sandy
nature and produces very fine crops
except in the years when too much
rain falls.