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Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1910-03-24

highest corner of the farm. The
proper grade for this main ditch
in soils of average texture on the
ordinary farm should be a fall Of
about u inch to the rod. although
slightly more or less than this Will
not be harmful. Heavy soils will
permit of more fall in the ditch than
the ligher sandy soils. AS a rule,
the water should be flooded or run
in the direction Of the greatest slope
If It is not excessive, as this is the
direction the water will naturally
run with the least attention If this
slope is great enough so that serious
washing will occur when the water
is run in this direction. 1t should be
run in the direction of a lesser slope,
but all high spots should be removed
and depressions filled so that the
water will run uninterrupted from
one end of the field to the other. If
tehse knobs and depressions are ex-
cessive, it will be necessary to use
a pillow and scraper. after which the
ordinary plank leveller should be
used. In some cases on the more
even land the use of this tool alone
will be found sufficient, but in any
case it is always found best to level
the land thoroughly at the begin
ming. even If the use of the pillow
and scraper are found necessary.
Where depresslons are filled with
loose dirt they should be filled a
little higher than the surrounding
undisturbed soil to allow for the
slight settling that will occur after
the water is turned on. By using
little care and Judgment in this,
one will soon become accustomed 70
the levelling and thereafter it will
be easy to level the land thoroughly
at the beginning,
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1910-03-24

The Maverick is on sale at viii
sons News Stand.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1910-03-24

SO Declares State Water Commits
sioner Webster.


j. O. Webster, state water commits
sioner. and member Of the Tenth
session of the legislature. in an inter-
view given out in the Pocatello Tri-
bune, declares that the southwest
favors a second term for Governor
James f. Brady. II believe he will
be renominated, he states, "on the
strength of his record--a record Of
honesty unassailed."
O'Neil, Webster asserts. is a good
fellow. but has been unfortunate in
announcing his candidacy at this
time; and GLADSTONE, he says. is bas-
ing his hopes on the technical pro-
visions of the direct primary law
the second choice.
The Republicans Of Fremont
county assembled last Monday at
Rexburg and talked over the situa-
tion," he stated. Just how the new
direct primary law in this state will
work out was the principal topic for
discussion. 1t was agreed that it is
mp TO the newspapers of the state 10
educate the people as to the pro-
visions of this law The proposition
is such new one. and the change
IS such a radical one, that only the
press can acquaint the people with
the details of the new order of
things. I have little doubt Of the
success OF the measure; it gives, us
the old law gave, the people a voce
in the selection of the candidates,
whether or not they will avail them
selves of the opportunity will depend
upon the newspapers. In my humble
estimation, there never was great
need for a direct primary law in this
state We managed for many years
10 get along handsomely under the
old system; but now that the new
law is in effect, we must get all
there is possible out of it.
We should give It thorough
test and the only way to do this is
10 have every voter go to the polls
and express a choice. very much
fear that unless there is a sudden
change in sentiment, the new pri-
mary will attract but few more votes
than the old primary and every
man who is familiar with the politi-
cal game understands that under the
old system the primary elections at
eracted only a light vote It was
representative vote. but always
comparatively light one This year
everything depends upon the pri-
mary ! am glad to know that the
newspapers Of this part Of the state
are taking up the matter Of acquaint-
ing the people with the provisions
of the new law, and am further
pleased to see the various guberna.
torial candidates availing themselves
of the privilege of getting before the
people.
In the mater Of the governorship
there is no question in my mind but
that Fremont county, one of the lar
gest in the entire state, has already
fixed upon its choice. Disaffection
has practically disappeared within
the Republican party 1.-The dominant
and majority party in Fremont-and
1t appears a foregone conclusion that
any attempt to bring about a change
in political completion of the present
state administration will not meet
with popular approval. What is true
OF Fremont county is true also of
of practically every other southeast
ern county"
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1910-03-24
Spring Session at Lewiston.

President Black of the Lewiston
State Normal has just announced that
the second annual spring session will
begin May 16, continuing for eight
weeks. Review courses in elementary
and high school subjects will be given
FOR those preparing for state certi-
hcates, but a special emphasis will be
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1910-03-24
Conference Rates via Oregon Short
Line Railroad

For April Conference. the usual
special low round-trip rates will be
made to Salt Lake City Tickets on
sale from points north of Ogden,
April 1st to 5th, inclusive. Limit,
April 18TH
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1910-03-24

Man as Dictator.
As long as there are typewriters. so
long shall man dictate to woman
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-23
Ancient Ropes.

Ropes made of various kinds of fiber and leather are of very ancient date. Ropes of palm have been found in Egypt in the tombs of Beni-Hassan (about 5000 B. e., and on the walls of these tombS is also shown the process of preparing hemp, In tomb at TheUes of the time of Thothmes III. about 1900 B. e. is group repre- sentinc the process of twisting thongs of leather and the method of cutting leather into thongs.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-23
TOO LATE.

yF you had lived I should have come
 one day,
 thorny way, Come. just my head upon your breast
 to lay, To look Into your eyes. With earnest brow would have said: "I WronEed you once, that day no" so long past. firm and fast I gave you weakness. but am come at last With something better'-but alas not now. Since you arc dead!
 Harriet Parker Kimoah'
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-23
ADVOCATES GOVERNMENT OWN.
 ERSHlP.

NEW YORK, March 15-Benj. B. Hampton, editor of Hampton's Mag azine, in an article in the forthcom- ing April issue printed over his own signature, comes out boldly for goverr meut construction and operation of railroads in Alaska. and for a system of leasing the vast resources of the territory which he declares are now rapidly passing under the supremacy Of the Morgan-Guggenheim combina- ton.
 Answering his own question. What are we to do with the riches of AL asEa?" Mir. Hampton says:
 What we need to apply to the Alaskan situation is some good, hard sense. We need to put the whole proposition on business basis that will permit individuals and corporations to make liberal re turns on the big investments that are absolutely essential to develop ing Alaska, but also. while they are making those liberal profits. to see that a fair percentage is paid to the owners. the people of the United States.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-23
Railroads Essential.

The fundamental necessity in Alaska is railroads. The individual or the corporation that controls the means Of transportation will control Alaska. The United States government ought to build tbc railroads needed to develop Alaska. Then it ought to equip and operate them.
 Tt is senseless to assume that Alaska can be developed without great aggregation of capital Let the government recognize the need Of corporations there. Let these mines be opened and worked upon properly adjusted roy y basis.
 But do not permit monopoly Give every individual and every corpora ton fair. square opportunity to se- cure liberal. reasonable leases, so that every well conducted enterprise can make money.
 From every dollar they take out of the public domain, collect royal ty for the benefit of the whole people"
 Nr. Hamp,on's article is based upon the recent attempt to pass senate bill 54S6. placing the govern ment of Alaska under a council Of Il, to be appointed by the presi- dent. It asserts that this bill was prepared under the personal direction Of President Taft and personally urg- ed y him upon congress.
 It generates MT. Taft from bad faith in the matter. but seeks to show that the influences brought to bear upon him were inspired by the desire of the Morgan-Guggenheim combina- ton to have the government of Al aska in a form which they might more easily control for their own ends.
 Hampton makes an estimate of the  stupendous figures of Alaska's wealtE Figuring only on placer gold. lode gold. coal, copper and salmon he gives a total estimated value in the territory of not less than $l7OOO, ,OOO., coo with the possible figures showing that the wealth of Alaska may run as high S1.5l3 ,935. .OOO, 900.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-23
ANOTHER PERFECT DAY

The result Of the observation takoa at Moore wharf at midutghJ. Mar. % lSl0, Is as follows Temperature yime observat'n 30 above Max. temp. preceding 24 hours above Min. " 29 above Mean above
 Barometer 20 SO
 Clear and calm
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-23

You can spend pleasant half hour in a game of Pool or English Bil Esrds. The Board Of Trade has the best tables in Skagway. Drop ih,- we'u be glad to SC you.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-23
We're All Alike.

"The Chinese worship ancestors
 How queer, By the way have you heard the latest? Marjorie Is engaged to a reul live duEc"-Louisvllle Cou, rler-JOurnal.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-23

wANTED:-Sales Agents for forced draft equipment for boiler plants
 Guaranteed territory. Commission ba sis. Address Wing, 90 West st., N, Y. City. St
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-23
The Dear Friends.

Miss Thin-Don't you think my new dress is just exquisite? Fannie-Oh, lovely! I think that dressmaker Of yours could make q clothes prop look graceful
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-23
FURNITURE FOR SALE.

Piano, new good condition; matt, ress, large; 9 Darlor lamps; baby carriages; hand sewing machine.
 Answer care Alaskan.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-23

Cigar Salesmen Wanted. EXDer- fence unnecessary. Sell our brands to the retail trade. Big pay. Write for full particulars at once Globe Cigar Co. Cleveland, o. loot.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-23

Come in or phone orders for GibsoI Rye and Val Blatz Beer; delivered to your home by The Mascot
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-23
Ais Chance.

Little Boy-I want dose of castor oil. DrugglSt--Do you want the kind you can't taste? Little Boy lanXious tc get evem-No, sir; it's for mother,
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-23

French Briar Pipes, Meerschaum Pipes, Cigar Cases and Tobacco Pouches at TONY DORTERO'S.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-23

B. B. B. pipes need no description and can only be had at TONY DOR- TERO'S.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-23

Silence Is one of the hardest argu meuts to refu,c-BIllnCs,
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-23

The rarcst of flowers Is candor.- Racine.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-23

Subscribe for the Alaskan today "Dn it nOWln
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-23

EstElgEEst. l.-
The Mena weekly star., 1910-04-28
TWO-MILE TWiTTERINGs.

Ben Taylor came home Sunday y from Oklahoma.
 T. J. Hicks was trading in Me na last Friday.
 D. L. Taylor is on the sick list at this writing.
 Dr. Campbell and family, of Potter, spent Sunday at the home of J. T. Ward.
 The recent cold weather did some damage to the growing crops in this section.
 Bro. Cannon of Hatton, will preach at the school house at this place next Saturday and Sunday night.
 Miss Blanche Lane of Potter, came down Friday 10 visit at the home of T. J. Hicks, returning home Sunday.
 Mrs. Chisholm and children, Miss Ollie and Forrest, of Mena, visited at the home of Mrs. Chis- holm's sister, Mrs. Whitsett, oyer Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Brickey received a letter last week from Franklin county, stating that their son Riley was dangerously ill and not expected to live.
 Field Girl.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-04-28
SHADOWS FROM SHADY.

Ellis Barlow and sister, Fife, were trading in Mena Friday and Saturday.
 Mrs. George Lawrence, son and daughter were shopping in Mena Saturday.
 Mir. and Mrs. White of Board Camp, were visiting iu this vicin- ity Saturday and Sunday.
 isaa: Whisenhunt of Shady, and Miss Pearl Blanten of Hart. ley, were married Sunday at the brides home.
 Mrs. Jess Arnold and children were visiting her brother, Dick Thomas and family near Salem, Saturday and Sunday.
 A few flakes of snow are fall. ing and it is quite cold. Frost has damaged the corn that was up, and potatoes and beans are all killed.
 Quite number of people came out to church Sunday, but the minister did not come. We al enjoyed the singing, however Prof. Green Hampton was leader
 Sunshine.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-04-28
OLD POTTER NOTES

Mrs. Goodner is improving af- ter serious illness.
 Bob Cunningham moved ou the old Webster place last week.
 The cold weather has done con. siderable damage in this commu- nifty.
 Uncle Jack Foster will preach at the schoolhouse the first Sun. dcy in June.
 Gus Cunningham, who is al work near Hatfield, spent Satur, day and Sunday with home folks. Jack Lowther, who is at work on steam shovel, visited his brother Saturday night and Sun day.
 Mrs. John Imoe and children oi near Owens Chapel, spent Sum- day evening at the singing at the home of w. A. Harris, which was much enjoyed by the young folks.
 Quite number of the people of this community met last Sun. day and organized a union Sun. day school, but will not have any lesson until May 8. Everybody invited to come and take an inter. est.
 Aunt Polly.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-04-28
SULPHUR SPRINGS SPRINKLEs

Mrs. Free had severe chill Fri day.
 Jasper Free. Jr., went to Mena Monday.
 James Crump was up from Wom- ble the first of the week.
 Jay Spake came up Saturday from the Ouachita to visit his parents.
 Jack Frost came Monday night, and farmers will have to plant their crops over.
 Thomas Lamb and wife and c. Mills and family will leave Friday for Caddo Gap. Joe Hooper of Opal, was here re gently. It is rumored that Cupid We'll, that's all right if it is.
 Dilbeck & Hooper have received 6 consignment of goods from Kansas City amounting to over $1, 400.
 w. J. Cox received message early Thursday morning impartinp the sad intelligence of the death of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Arra Co1 of Mena. The mail was delayed Saturday or account Cf Mail Carrier Carter's horse giving out. A message brought the contractor to the scene with a fresh horse. The Old Hermit.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-04-28
COVE CATCHES.

Mrs. l.. J. Witherspoon of Wom- ble, visited relatives and friends last week.
 It is an undisputed fact that the northern climate laps down on Ar kansas.
 A wagon load of young people at tended a party at Dan Triggs' home last Thursday night and report a good time,
 Several of the young people of Cove have organized a dramatic company, and will soon render a light drama for the benefit of the Baptist church.
 One of the pipeline foremen by the name of Rose, came to town one day last week with lot of checks for his men which he cashed and then disappeared. It is stated that he forged the endorsement to two of the checks.
 The frost Monday night caused considerable damage to fruit and early vegetables, and in the bottom lands the corn was badly scorched. In some localities the farmers are replanting. It is not known now just how much damage was done to the fruit crop.
 Members of Lodge No. 472, I. 0. o. F., planned to celebrate the anni- versary of the founding of the order Tuesday night, but owing to extra work in taking in new members the event was postponed. The lodge initiated nearly twenty members Monday and Tuesday nights.
 The census man is in our midst and what he does not find out about man or a woman and their ances- try, their history, their possessions in fact people who answer the questions of the census eneumeator are impressed with the thorough ness in which the census of 1910 is being taken.
 Fisherman
The Mena weekly star., 1910-04-28

social May 4th at the home of MT. and Mrs. w. E. Hungate.
 The Holiness people will begin a meeting the 9th of May in the Bap- list church. They are said to have fine singers and musicians with them.
 The Baptist Sunday school decided to have a picnic in the near future, about the middle of May.
 MT. and Mrs. Will Brown of Gill, ham. visited at the home of MT. and Mrs. Russell Brown over Sunday.
 In place of the Woodnen going to Gillham on the night of the 18th they went to Wickes and helped or ganize a lodge of Woodmen with twenty members.
 Two frosts this week and some ice Monday morning. Some of the garden truck will have to be re- planted.
 Alexander Coyle and Senator J. F.. Logan each had fine Jersey COW shipped down from Siloam Springs recently.
 J.B. McClennen finished the out side painting of w. I. Collins new house last week. MT. Collins has one of the prettiest and coziest littte cottages in Grannis.
 Mir. Floyd Carter and Miss Lizzie Story of Holly Grove, were married Sunday, the 24th, the Rev. A. C. Mathis officiating.
 The ladies of the W. c. T. U. met at the home of Mrs. E. D. McClen- nan last Thursday. Dr. and Mrs. Rollins of Wickes, were present.
 Senator Logan received a stock of goods last week from Kansas City, which will soon he open to the pub l lie in the store building owned by w. E. McVay on Port Arthur avenue.
 Prof. c. w. Johnson performed the marriage ceremony Sunday, April 24, for Mr. I. B. Thompson and Mrs. Dingler, both of Oklahoma
 Joe Bell moved into the Blackburn house last week so to be near his work. He is just finishing a resi-. dence he has been building on the farm south of town formerly owned by Mir. Blackburn.
 M. F. D. M.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-04-28
NEW HOPE ITEMS.

Farmers are preparing to plant cotton.
 A lot of the young people of this place attended church a, Cherry Hill Sunday.
 Miss Eulala Is,uan spent Sum day night with her friend, Miss Welma Steruer of Egger.
 MT. John Early, of Ink, was a welcome visitor at the home of Mrs. They Harrison Sunday. A dance was given at the home of Mir. Garrick Thursday night, aud much enjoged by the young people.
 Miss Zuma Wood and Ivan Row spent Saturday night and Sunday with friends and relatives at Board Camp.
 Bro. c. W. Wolf will com mence meeting next Thursday night. April 38, and preach over Sunday at this place.
 The literary meets at New Hope Saturday night before the second Sunday in May. Every body invited to come.
 Old Maid.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-04-28
Buys Polk County Land.

Ira Converse, d prominent druggist of Sandwich, H., left for his home Friday after pur- chasing 400 acres of Polk county land. The land is located about nine miles northeast of Mena 240 acres was purchased of Flu. gene Cox and 160 acres of C. Mathis. Mir. Converse is greatly interested in the cheap lands here and may return, bringing others with him to make further invest ments.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-04-28
WICKES WAVELETS.

The agent at Wickes has beer transferred. We now have a da, operator.
 Charlie McJunkins of Saratoga is visiting with his grandfather c. H. Jett, of this place.
 Ewert Beller is out agaln, after a severe attack of that speckled disease known as measles.
 Dr. Hilton says he has a fain, Idea he knows what the measles are now. He has just about re. covered from severe case. Everyone interested in the con. ditlon of the Daniels cemeterv will meet on the first full moon ', May Tor the purpose of cleanlng 1t up.
 Rev. Greene of Mena filled b;s regular appointment here Satur- uay night and Sunday; owing to severe weather not many were present.
 The frost on the 24th did great amount of damage to farm.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-04-28

CTS and fruit growers. Straw berries were damaged about so per cent.
 There are several cases of measles in and around town. MT. Chambers has three children with them and Mir. White, the black smith, also has them.
 Aileen, the little 8-months-old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John Kinder, died Wednesday of last week and was buried Thursday in the Daniels cemetery.
 Bertha Ross of Gillham, was a guest of Jessie aud Willie Benton Saturday and Sunday. A few oi the little folks gave them quite a surprise. Jessie and Willie did not know their friends were com ing. All had good time play. ing games, alter which refresh ments were served.
 Wixie.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-04-28

Saturday en route to Egger to buy corn.
 J.B. Widener passed through here Sunday evening looking for place to locate.
 Olin and Marvin Standridge of Egger, visited with kinfolks here Saturday.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. c. Standridge visited their son, Henry, near Egg ger, Tuesday.
 Mir. Wilhite of Board Camp passed through here Saturday even ing en route to Big Fork. & Richard Morris, who has been at tending medical college at Little Rock, is with homefolks again.
 Miss Nettie Standridge returned home Monday from a two weeks visit with her sister, Mrs. Etta Feds Blue Eyes.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-04-28
EGGER ITEMS.

We are having some cool weath. CT now.
 Mrs. J. A. Norris is reported very i'll,
 Two of Mrs. Miller's children are very sick. Irwin Turpin made business trip to Mena Monday.
 The singing at Liberty Sunday was enjoyed by both old aud young. Will Hall and Laura Turpin attended singing at Liberty Sun day.
 Mrs. Hunter Fleming visited relatives at Quito Saturday night and Sunday. John Carley and Miss Mary Harrison attended church at Cherry Hill Sunday. There was siuglug at Hilliard Sunday evening and all who were there reported nice time.
 Frank Strickland of Board Camp, was visitor Sunday at the home of W. A. Norris.
 Bro. J. H. Phillips of Mena. preached a very interesting ser. mon at the Nazarene church Sat. urday night.
 Misses Zuma Wood and Ivan Kowe spent Saturday night with MT. and Mrs. Frank Wood of Board Camp.
 Bro. Wolfe of Iok, starts a meeting Thursday night at New nope and breaches over Sunday. 1 All are invited te come.
 May s has been set as decora. 1 ton day at the Norris cemetery. | Preaching will be at Yockney.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-04-28
LOWER BIG FORK.

Mir. Johnston of Mill Creek, is very sick.
 Benny Lawrence of Little Hope was here Sunday.
 Farmers are preparing to plant cotton this week.
 Bob Medford and Jim Ramsey were here Sunday from near Board Camp.
 Rev. Charles Burnett preached an interesting sermon at Big Fork Sunday.
 Misses Pearl and Hattie Wid- euer of Alder, attended church at this place Sunday.
 Misses Bessie and B erth h a Moore of Boggy attended church at Big Fork Sunday.
 Misses Maggie and Paralee Stan ley visited Amanda Nixon of near Opal Saturday night.
 Little Clarence Medford of near Opal, spent last week with his grandmother here,
 Miss Edna Walker of Mill Greek, spent Sunday night with Mrs. Amanda Nixon.
 Ben Cotton and wife and Miss Dave Holmes made a flying trip to Cherry hill Saturday.
 Uncle Zack Foster and wife of Board Camp, visited his son, Will Foster, Saturday night.
 There will be singing at Big Fork next Sunday. Everybody invited to come aud bring books,
 Andrew Foster and little daughter. Ida, and Mrs. Louis Casey made trip to Egger Fri. day.
 Ed Medford and sister, Myrtle, Miss Hallie Ramsey and Maudit Lewls of near Board Camp, were at the home of Calvin Holmes Saturday night.
 A surprise wedding took place near here Saturday about Il o'clock. The groom and bride were Mir. Holder Williams anC Miss Della Lunsford. Squire Walker performed the ceremony
 Arkansaw Blossom.