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The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-11-03

The Recorder editor, in compan,
drive out over the Richfieid tract
this week 1t isn't by any means tt
first trip the Recorder has taker
over this same territory---but it was
the most satisfactory, for various
good reasons.
1t would be an education, rev
elation, for some of the people here
to really explore this Richfield sec
ton, and see what there is here
One can easily lose all idea of per-
spective by sticking too close tc
one little horizon. There are per-
haps some in Richfield who have
stayed too closely at home, to real
ly know what there is around here
to bring prosperity. A few trips
out over the tract would make even
the least imaginative somewhat of a
prophet and an enthu last. For 1t
is in the air, the spirit of optimism,
which is the spirit of prophecy and
a great contentment to come.
1t is here stated, with no mental
reservation or apology, that there Is
no tract oil land in south Idaho OF
more uniformly high excellent quail
ity. There is land more nearly OF a
dead level---but most Of 1t Is inclin-
ed to be sour, and 1t needs drainage
almost more than it needs water;
and in most of such places there is
no place to drain to. This tract has
the most perfect drainage imaglnabl
There may be some tracts with oc-
cosionally deeper soil; but enough
is enough" and there is soil here to
last while the world stands, NO
where in the West Is there better
water supply, There are those VINO
pin their faith on the odd water
rights taken from the open streams,
without storage or other conserVa-
ton. None of these are so good as
the storage system on this tract or
a dry season, the streams fall at
the most critical time---when the
crops are parching for moisture, Jus.
within sight of a harvest. on the
rivers here, for the past seasons the
water rights prior to 1888 or 1884
only have had any value, save as
water has been filched from what
belongs to the Idaho Irrigation 20.
starage system. The streams failed
at the critical time In midsummer.
Yet there was an abundance OF waite
during the year---excess water to I'LL
the great reservoir three or -FOUR
times over This tract draws its sup
plv from storage reservoirs, instead
of the sffeast and famine of the un-
controlled stream. There is abund-
ant supply for the dryest season, II
the reservoir is filled; the dryest
season on record, that of 1910, still
gave enough water during the year
to fill the reservoir several times
over. 1t is like a great mill, with
huge elevator full of wheat stored al
hand ready to grind, as compared
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-11-03

kind to her.
Her death is blow to us, and
our hearts are too sad at this time
to do more than write you these
few lines, and ask you to convey to
all who knew and were kind to her
our heartfelt thanks for all that was
done for her
Sorrowfully yours,
Henry G. Witte and Family,
William J. Koeller.
Freeport, H., Sept. 20, 1910.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-11-03
CARD OF THANKS.

To the Ladies Aid Society of Rich
field, Idaho:
We, the family of the late Mrs
Vim. J. Koeller, wish to express our
deepest gratitude to you for your
many kindnesses to her in her last
illness, and during the few short
months of her life among you. We
regret that we cannot thank you one
and all personally, who have been
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-11-03

"The alligator swallowed him" AN
did they kill the 'gator?" mo; they
thought that swallerin' him was pun
ishment atlanta Constitu-
ton.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-11-03
An American Close Second.

The FRENCH moneplaae got ever the
channel first, but it was an American
trader in London who got the adver
tising out of it by securing the ship
for exhibition.-Boston Herald.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-11-03

Costly Mexican Hats.
Mexican men pay from one dollar tc
$50 for a hat, depending on the
amount of embroidery in silver or gold
thereon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-06-24
Evil Effects of Shoes.

With the increase of protection the
feet have become weaker from con-
finement and to a considerable extent
have lost their natural elasticity and
mobility. Their ventilation and circu-
lation are also interfered with. More
over, certain deformities and painful
affections have become so common
from unhygienic footwear and from
too prolonged standing that the idea
is prevalent that all feet are more or
less ugly, painful and helpless. Even
the idea of the natural shape of the
foot is lost, and false standard of
shape, having as its basis the conven-
tional shape of the shoe, has to a GER
tain extent taken its place.-Henry
Ling Taylor in Good Housekeeping.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-06-24
Will Fisht the Moths.

State Commissioner of Agriculture
Orlando L. Martin of Plainfeld was in
conference with Prof. Hills and others
at the Vermont experiment station
Thursday in regard to taking preventive
measures against the introduction into
the state of the gypsy and brown tail
moths, which have appeared in adjoin-
ing states. Commissioner Martin said
that while as yet there are no signs of
moths in Vermont, there is every prob
ability that they will cross the line from
New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
The department will take every precau-
tion against the Investment of orchards.
Mr.. Martin said that the San Jose scale,
which has appeared in orchards in the
southern part Of the state, doubtless will
be eradicated soon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-06-24
New General Manager M. d W. r.

d. R. Sortwell, president of the Mont
pelier & Wells River railroad, has issued
an order appointing F. w. Stanyan gen.
eral manager of the road. vice w. A.
Stowell. who is to retire after SO years
service with the company.
Mr.. Stanyan has been connected with
the Barre railroad and the Montpelier &
Wells River railroad in various capacl
ties for % years.
The office of general superintendent
now filled by Mr.. Stanyan will be abol-
ished and all reports now made to the
general superintendent will be made to
the general manager.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-06-24
No Guardian for Aged Bride.

The petition to the probate court for a
guardian for Mrs. Frank Yeartaw, of
Barre, filed two weeks ago by Miss Mary
Sanborn. her granddaughter, has been
without costs. damage, or prejudice to
either party.
Mrs. Yeartaw, who was Mrs. Mary
Worthen, of Barre, is rs years old.
Three weeks ago she was married to Mr..
Yeartaw, who is 40 years her junior and
when the bride, as it is alleged, began to
furnish money to her husband to pur-
chase fast horses the granddaughter
took hand and applied through her
attorney for guardian.
The hearing on the petition has been
twice continued and now the parties
have agreed to drop all legal proceedings.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-06-24
Farmers Monthly Almanac

Send 80 cents for copy by mail prepaid
If you cannot buy Of local dealer for 25 cts.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-06-24

The golden haired song bird had just
bowed to her audience when a man
rushed frantically upon the stage and
cried:
lis there a physician in the house2"
A young man in the third row, blush
ing with embarrassment. arose.
"Say, doc" asked the man on the
stage. with a jerk of his thumb to-
ward the singer. "ain't she a beaut?"-
Everybody's Magazine.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-06-24
The Glorious Fourth

You can celebrate your independence every
day, so far as clothes are concerned-independ-
ence OF high cost Of good clothes-indepeDd
of doubt about quality, of uncertainty about style,
and good tailoring.
The Blue Store clothes are a constitutional
guaranty OF all that's best in good wearables-you
know what you're getting when you buy them
you pay less than they're really worth and get
value than in any other clothes.
We're now showing the finest and largest lot
OF Suits, Overcoats and Raincoats ever in the
state. Popular prices, too-and this means that
good values start at $ro-you can pay what you
want to, even up to S3o-and you get even more
value than you pay for these clothes OF ours are
worth more than they cost.
Some day you going to get your clothes
here-better make it now.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-06-24

nothing but sodden rags. But his luck,
as the city said, had held. The sun had
frightened his reception. For all of the
celebration that counted there had been
perfect weather. Thousands who were
making homeward from Broadway and
Fifth avenue were drenched, but they
took it in the best of humor. They had
gazed and cheered and got excited. and
they had taken part in spectacle that
New York will remember for many
day,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-06-24
Little Boy Drowned While SWIM
nina.

George Bergman, the eight-year. old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Isador Bergman, of
Burlington, was drowned Friday after
noon in the Winooski river, nearly OPP
posite the grounds of the Burlington
Driving Club, while swimming. He had
with him as companion little Wool
boy, who, after seeing his playmate sink
beneath the water, ran quickly home
and told an incoherent tale of what had
happened. The body was recovered late
in the afternoon by M. Rogove, and was
then taken to the home of the parents.
At this part of the river in many
spots the bottom is of mud and it is sup.
posed that the drowned boy became
caught in one of these places. When the
body was recovered it was covered with
thick coating of mud.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-06-24
SPECTACLES

We are licensed by the State. We can
fit you with the right glasses at price
that will please you. Let us try. Bring
your watch to us and have it cleaned and
regulated.
BROUGH, The Optitcian
Aiddlebury.vt.. Next the Bridge - Angsll's
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1910-10-11

Ana 1t seems that Teddy 40 much Of tyorito d.. .rr
a Dixie he II out West" .... .r.-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1910-10-11

...',..' nc',o..' "n not como " oaas,ms wn,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1910-10-11

DO things FOR Tulsa not to Tulsa
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1910-10-11

90 'aa lho ho'el ma court house
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1910-10-11

'''IN 'H"4l pfo'oo' y lhr DcIlef cIpIanauon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-03
Indian Humor.

Old Geronimo would scarcely be sus-
pected Of humor. and yet on one occa-
sion the medicine chief gave me a
sample Of II. 1t was his custom In the
later years Of his life to watch for the
coming Of white visitors to Fort Sill
or to Miss Adkisson's mission. near by,
In order that he might sell beaded
canes to them. From the proceeds he
was accustomed to purchase certain
creature comforts not supplied by the
government, but on which he relied
for support In his old age. One day I
was talking to him about them. He
said: They make me walk straight
the tobacco and the mescal. Yes, they
put strength into me. and lean on
them"
Then to those beady eyes that so
often had fared with hatred and cru
city came a gleam Of humor. He con.
tinued: II sell these canes. and the
white man buys them-both for one
purpose. They help US to walk
Southern Workman.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-03
THE FABLED PHOENIX.
Legend Of How the Bird Lived and
Died and Lived Again.

Legend Of How the Bird Lived and
Died and Lived Again.
The ancient tradition concerning the
phoenix has introduced into nearly ev-
cry language the habit Of applying that
name to whatever is singular or un.
common among Its kind. According to
ancient writer's. the phoenix was bird
OF great beauty about the size of an
eagle. A shining and most beautiful
crest adored Its head. It's plumage con-
tained nearly every tint OF the rain
bow. and Its eyes sparkled like dia-
monds.
Only one Of these birds could live
at time. but Its existence covered a
period Of 500 or 600 years. When its
life drew to close the bird built for
itself funeral pile Of wood and aro-
matte spices. with it's wings famed the
pile into a flame and therein consumed
itself. From Its ashes worm was
produced. out OF which another phoe-
nix was formed, having all the vigor Of
youth.
AhC btSt SoiS VI thc hcW puoculA
was to solemnize its parents obseQuies.
For that purpose 1t made a bali Of
myrrh. frankincense and other fra
grant things. At Heliopolis, a city In
lower Egypt. there was a magnificent
temple dedicated to the sun. To this
temple the phoenix would carry the fra
grant ball and burn 1t ON the altar Of
the sun as sacrifice. The priests then
examined the register and found that
exactly 500 years or exactly 600 years
had elapsed since that same ceremony
had taken place.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-03
Rolling CHARS.

1t Is common to hear men complain
Of poorly made cigars, but it is not
always because cigar Is inditferently
or badly made that the wrapper curls
up and comes off, Much Oftener this
comes from the cigar having been
rolled by a makers left hand and later
smoked from the hand Of right
handed man. Ali cigarmakers must
use both hands equally well. and econ
omy both in time and material Is the
prevailing rule In tobacco factories.
When a piece Of tobacco is cut for the
wrapper ii Is cut on the bias and rolled
from left 70 right on the filler. and at
the same time and by the other hand
the remaining pieces are used, being
necessarily rolled In the opposite way.
For this reason the man who holds a
cigar In his right hand. which always
gives few twists during the course
OF II smoke. rubs the wrapper the
wrong way, and easily enough 1t be-
comes loosened.-Chicago Tribune
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-03
BRETON LASSES.
They Show No Regret In Parting With
Their luxuriant Trsssss.

They Show No Regret In Parting With
Their luxuriant Trsssss.
A correspondent writes from Pom
tivy, Brittany. giving some interesting
facts Of hair market" there. 1t Is
stated that In different parts Of the
motley crowd there we're three or four
different purchasers Of this commod-
ity. who travel the country for the
purpose of attending the fairs and buy
Ing the tresses Of the peasant girls.
They have particularly fine hair and
frequently In the greatest abundance.
There seemed to be no difficulty In
finding possessors Of beautiful heads
Of hair perfectly willing to sell.
I'VE saw several girls sheared. one
after the other. like sheep. and as
many more standing ready for the
shears with their caps In their hands
and their long hair combed out and
hanging down to their waists.
mo doubt the reason OF the indif-
ference TO their tresses on the part of
the fair Bretonnes ls to be found In
the invariable mode which covers ev-
cry head from childhood upward with
close caps. which entirely prevent any
part of the hair from being seen and
Of course as totally conceals the want
Of 1t. The money given for the hair is
about 20 sous or else a gaudy cotton
handkerchief. The purchasers net i'm
mense profits by their trips through
the Boston Herald. :.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-03

Miss Matte Boykin of Dalzell was
nj the city Tuesday.
Miss Bessie Harviu. OF Manning.
was In the city Tuesday.
Miss Mary Purdy went to Colum
bia Tuesday.
Miss Alice Moses left for Columbia
Tuseday.
Dr. c. G. Brown and Rev. and Mrs.
+. NJ. satterwhite have gone to Lau-
rens to attend the State Baptist con-
vention.
Mr.. John Boykin. of Daizell. was
In the city Tuesday.
Miss Annie Lee Sparks is at home
from Hartsville for a visit of several
days.
Mr.. j. NJ. woodley. of summerton.
was In the city Wednesday.
Mrs. French Hoyt. of Oswego. re-
turned home on Wednesday after
spending couple OF days In the
city.
Mr.. Julian Schwartz Is home from
Washington-Lee university which has
closed because of an epidemic of
typhoid among the students.
Mr.. Guy Harbeck. of st. Charles.
was I'm the city Wednesday.
Mrs. III. l. Brunson. OF Summer
ton. who was brought TO the sum-
ter hospital sometime ago to be treat
ed for severe burns which she had
received. Is getting on very nicely and
her complete recovery Is expected In
the near future.
Capt =. III. Dick returned to the
city and In now I'm the Sumter hos
pital. after a stay In Baltimore of
several weeks. during which time he
was operated on at the Johns Hop
kins hospital.
Mrs. l.. Abrams. OF Philadelphia, Is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Dittler
on Calhoun st.
Mr.. Adam Smith. of Dalzell. was
I'm the city Thrsday.
Mr.. III. w. Scarborough. OF Bish-
opville. was In the city Thursday.
Mr.. +. r. Jenkins. of Pinewood.
was In the city Thursday.
Mrs. Gonzales. OF New Orleans. is
In the city. stopping at the Jervey
house.
Mr.. ID. ID. Noise. left Thursday
for Kingstree. to attend court at
that place.
Miss Grace Carson. OF Daizeli. and
Mrs Cobb. who Is on n visit to her.
were In the city Thursday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-03
MARLBO BOROUGH'S NOTE.
a Scrap Of Paper Treasured by tir,
Great Dukes Heirs.

scrap or paper that carries one
back to the very atmosphere OF n
great decisive battle In the world :
history Is among the historical treas
ures Of Blenheim House. On the pa
per are dozen lines scribbled In pen.
Gil. They were written by the Duke
Of Marlborough at the close Of the
fierce struggle ut Blenheim.
The tumult of battle was rolling
westward. where French and Baya.
rians were in disorderly retreat. with.
Marlboroughs cavalry riding tiercely
In their rear. The slopes of the hill
and the marshy plain were strewn
with 10000 killed and wounded.
But Marlborough. with the excite.
ment OF the great fight yet strong
within him. pulled up his horse on one
OF the little rustic bridges across the
Schwanbuch and scribbled these doz
ell lines to his wife In London to tell
her Of the great event.
Apparently the duke borrowed the
scrap OF paper from some member of
his staff. for on the back Of 1t are the
faded items Of a tavern bill. He used
the parapet Of the bridge for writing
desk. He had been seventeen hours in
the saddle. most Of that time riding in
the very heart Of one Of the greatest
BATTLES in all history. yet the letters
, are trm In shape. a curious testimony
to that serenely unshakable tempera-
ment that was MarlbOrough's most
striking characteristic. New York
Herald.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-03
CRUSHING Romance,

"It seems to me-" said Battersby.
"that We are knocking nearly all the
romance and Imagination out Of life
when we commercialize marriage, for
that's about what we are doing.
like the good old way Of courting. the
way that was the classy thing when
knights were bold. like the idea Of
galloping across the drawbridge and
snatching up the girl Of my heart and
putting her on the saddle before me
and galloping away like mad. Wouldn't
that suit your
mo, 1t wouldn't" replied the other
man. ''rhe girl Of my heart weighs
200 pounds. cleveland Plain Dealer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-03

Richard Williams. a negro. has
been arrested for the murder OF Mr..
j. X. Langford OF Brunson. Hampton
county and Mary Harris a young
white woman. has been committed 10
jail as an accessory. The woman ad-
mitr that she was present and saw
Williams strike Langford on the head
with a heavy sticA. Williams has
been taken To the penitentiary for
safe keeping.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-03
In the Vote Mart.

A member Of a certain city council
had invested In ready made suit Of
clothes and forgot to remove the price
tag. A colleague called his attention
to II. and he displayed signs Of much
mental disquletude.
Were you afraid people would
know what you paid" inquired the
colleague.
mo" was the reply. IL was afraid
some Of these lobbyists would think It
Is what charge - Washington Star
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-03
AN lNSOLENT FOP.
Beau erumnnel's lmpertinence and q
Brewers Tart Retort,

~~~S tHP0TetV0UCo ana
Brewers Tart Retort.
Beau Brummel, the famous English
fop. was as notorious for his insolence
as for his fine feathers. At the Pa
vilion. at Brighton. he ordered the foot
man to empty his snuffbox into the
fire because bishop had taken a
pinch unasked. A man whom he had
met at dinner offered him a lift in his
carringe to Lady jerseys ball. THANK
you exceedingly" said the beau. but
how are YOU to go? You would not
like TO get mp behind. and l cannot be
seen In the same carriage with you"
He made no secret of his humble birt h
and when asked about his parents de-
clared that the poor old creatures
both 1 their throats years ago eat.
ing peas with a knife
Once at least Brumme met his
match. He was playing hazard at
Brooks. when well known alderman.
a brewer. was one Of the party.
Come. Mashtub." said Brummel, who
was the caster. what's your bet?'
twenty-five Suineas," was the reply.
well. then, have ut the mayors pony"
said Brummel. who proceeded to cast
and by run Of luck won the stake
twelve times In succession. Pocketing
the money. he thanked the brewer and
promised that in future he would drink
no ones porter but his. II wish, SIR
replied the brewer. that every other
blackguard in London would tell me
the same"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-03
Magma Charta and tho Bill of Riohts

Historically speaking. there is biz
difference between the Magma Charts
and the bill Of rights. The first was
obtained by the barons from King
John at Runnymede In June. 1215. the
other by the lords and commons from
the Prince and Princess Of Orange in
l6SS-S0.
Magma Charta will ever remain tie
greatest landmark in the constitution
al history Of of\England, but next 10 the
great charter wrung from John by
the baronS must stand the bill of rights
that was so graciously acceded to by
King William. New York American.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-03
The Olfactory Test.

IL may appear II whimsical theory
that the successful grocery store can
BE- detected by lis odorS. and yet ther.
Is this much truth iN II namely. that
lrils with certain glorious combina-
ton ~ odors Of coffee tea and spices
Is almost always n paying Investment.
Ideal Grocer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-03
Sacrets of Cnnnforf

Though sometimes small evils, like
Invisible Insects, inflict pain and sin.
gle hair may stop vast machine, yet
the chief secret Of comfort lies in not
suffering trifies to vex one and In pru.
IDENTIFY cultivating an underground of
small pleasures, since very few great
ones, alas, are let on long leases.