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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-11-05

Count .lieOrge Won Wedcl,
Emperor William has a new diplo-
matic adviser in Count George Won
Wedel.s On his travels, hunting trips.
voyages to Corfu and Norway and
the like the emperor is always at
tended by representative of the
to translate all dispatches from the
foreign office, keep his majesty in
formed upon, the affairs of the world
and act as his diplomatic adviser. The
position, now held by Won Wedel, is
naturally a very responsible one, and
the holder Of it has every chance of
a brilliant career in the diplomatic
service ~ l
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New Battleship ut Vera Crux.

New Battleship 0t Vera Crux.
Vera Cruz, Nov. 5.-The third divi-
sion Of the United States Atlantic feet
comprising the four battleships, Rhode
Island, Virginia, Nebraska and New
Jersey, arrived here at 6:15 o'clock
last evening. The warships anchored
outside the breakwater. -,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-11-05
Amabassador Not Notined.

Washington, Nov. 5.-The French
NJ. Jusser. has received
no instructions from his government
to take any steps towards mediation
between the United States and Mexi-
co. Though the embassy would be the
natural channel for such step. Some
officials feel. that other steps will be
developed before a tangible move will
be made towards mediation.
Bryan fatty refused to discuss the
Mexican situation. He refused to con-
firm or deny the report that Huerta
had made a reply to the recent COM
from the United States.
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french ASKED /.
TO GIVE View
Of SITUATION
Mexican Ambassador Asks
Foreign Officer if Nation
Would Mediate.
NO ADV1CES ARE
RECEIVED HERE
American Representative of France
Not Notified OF Any Negotiations
Bryan F1stly Refuses to Discuss the
Conditions In Mexico.
NO ADVICES ARE
RECEIVED HERE

Melun. Nov. 5.-Thirty-tyso
were killed and forty injured in
the wreck here hast night. Bodies
were not all recovered until this
afternoon. -
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q. m. rs. Maxismum 49, Mini-, /
mum S5. Wind 10 miles q. W. \
Barometer 1857. x, ss
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oOCidlnC - ON168660.
schenectady. N. Y. Nov. So. Tel
Ter Schoolcraft, citizens candidate, was
elected mayor Of Schenectady, defeat-
ing Mayor George r. Lunn, socialist.
for reelection by over 1000.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-11-05

Only Two Proposals Carried.
Columbus, Nov. 5.-Proposals in
volving state issues at yesterdays
elections, according to unofficial re-
turns. with possibly two exceptions,
were defeated.
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Troy. n. Y. Nov. 5.--cornelius p.
Burns. democrat, was reelected may.
or of Troy by a plurality Of 4.426.
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Continued on Page s.,
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Dem Mayor in Rome.
Rome, N. Y, Nov. 5.-H. G, Hidlam.
was elected mayor Of Rome
by a plurality Of 293 today. Tho pree-
ent mayor is q republican.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-06-05


The children Of Mr.. Bowman,
who have been very i'll with
measles, are able to attend Sun
day school again.
Bill Bentley and family and
Earnest MONTGOMERY and folks
were visitors with home people
on Blue Beaver Sunday.
'Sumpin' funny that so
many single buggies and single
sons of the soil are seen, alter
nately, at the home of A. b.
Sperling.
There is an effort to organize
a first base ball team at Mistle-
toe, with the intention of play
ing on S1turdav afternoons. We
say amen and extend to it our
hearty support.
Corn is getting to the point of
laying b." now; and with a
gentle smile and down-pour Of
our friend Jupiter we will soon
be enjoying the happiness of
farm life as eXemplihed in the
good old summer time.
Civde King is now in the
ring" with other single buggy
folks for the last week. He has
traded his team Of ponies for a
fine bay driver Of some worth.
John Montgomery attended
church services at Pleasant Val.
ley school house Sunday, going
alone from this vicinity much
to the chagrin of the maiden
minds of hereaoouts.
A man, described to us as
'bald-face" with buggy team
of the same variegated and dis
tinguished marks, was in this
community last week serving
subpoenas on many of our citi-
zens in the case Of Estella Rich
ardson VS.. 7. Ryan.
Sunday school is experiencing
renewed interests and increase
Of attendance since the measles
have somewhat abated here.
Last Sunday almost a full house
was present, and although the
Superintendent was absent the
school progressed just the same;
which proves that nothing de-
pends for success upon one in
dividual.
A. b. Sperling and family and
Tom Speriing and wife can tes-
tify to the fact that the preach
er tone of the besD provides for
his family, for they took dinner
with Bro. Humphries and fami-
~ SUNDAY. twas indeed a treat
to have the soul satisfied with a
sin-searching sermon, and then
have the Inner man" appeased
at the palatial home Of the pas
tor. But 10! the poor preaeherl
SHORTY.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-06-05

row, who work in Fletcher, Wis
tied with j. M. Morrow Sunday.
Walter Hansen, who is work.
ing in the machine shop at Ok
lahoma City, is here visiting
with his father and other rela-
tives.
Quite q number of young folks
from this community attended
the Decoration Day program at
Fort Sill. They all report hav-
ing spent a very enjoyable day.
Mrs. H. V. Walling has not
been getting along as well as she
should be. DR.. Gamble, who was
called out Sunday morning,
seems to think She will improve
from now on.
Sunday school was well attend
ed last Sunday, there being more
than thirty present. This does
pretty we'll for the second time,
but we should have at least
fifteen or twenty more.
Harvest time will soon be here,
The busiest time Of all the year.
The sickle is heard in field and
del, Going chikety, chickety,
chickety. Well And yet it is the
happiest time of the year.
A small crowd gathered at the
home of G.. f.. Conard last Thurs
day night and danced and made
merry. In fact they so Thoroughly
enjoyed themselves that they
seemed to forget that 'the hand
of time is never stilled," and
did not depart until a late hour.
Ye Editor must have been
slightly misinformed or else have
forgotten himself in his zeal, as
it seems Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Eads returned the middle Of the
week, and also were not very
much annoyed with rice, old
shoes, etc. They will make their
home in Lawton. Possibly they
too had found out that the poor
editor had been misinformed as
to dates, and that the whole
affair would be about as far out
of time as the age of the rice and
old shoes EDITOR
CAESARS GHOST.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-06-05
From District No. 1S

L. C. Coffin visited in Apache
Sunday.
John Lodes is in Lawton on
the jury this week.
Joe Herber was an Apache
visitor one day last week.
W. Hasenbeck transacted busi-
ness in Apache Wednesday.
Frank Crawford is chopping
cotton for G. G. Crawford this
week.
Miss Edna Putney spent Sat
urday and Sunday with Miss
Annie Elsass.
c. Dickson and Kinchen Nor
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-06-05

f.. .s..:......'.'.."..'.'s :: - isi
J. M. Morrow was in Lawton
on business Monday.
Frank Bradon is at the county
seat this week, courting as q
juryman.
For Sale, Cheap. One gool
folding bed. and one good couch.
DR.. j. F. Gamble.
Collier Bros, of Fletcher, have
a choice lot of German millet for
sale at 81 90 per bushel. (32-tf)
Collier Bros, of Fletcher, Ok
lahoma, have a choice lot of
German milett for sale at
$1.00 per bushel. (32-tf)
The Baptist ladies will serve
ice cream Saturday afternoon,
June 7th, and pie supper and
cream at night. The public are
invited.
w. A. Strother and daughter.
Miss Merl, left on the neon train
Wednesday for Berry county,
Missouri. for a visit with rela-
tives and friends.
The following teachers from
this community are attending the
annual summer normal at Law
ton: Annie King, j. H. Har-
rison. Anna Elson, and Floyd
Sander.
Ross Choen was unanimously
elected Clerk of the School Board
of this district at the school
meeting Tuesday afternoon. A
better selection could not have
been made.
Lost: Small pocket book, con
taining two Cancelled notes and
some small change. Finder may
have change and also reward by
returning notes and other prop
erty to the Bank of Elgin.
Collier Bros, Of Fletcher, Ok
lahoma, have a general stock of
field seed; millet, cane, kafr
corn, maize, etc. Don't forget
them. They always have the
goods, at the lowest market price.
Clifford p. Martin, publisher
of the Oklahoma Ledger at
Sterling, was in Elgin Monday
on business and, of course made
this office a pleasant call. Since
he has taken charge of the
Ledger, Mr.. Martin has greatly
improved the general appearance
of that paper. and the merchants
there should rally to his support.
However, if that otherwise en-
terprising little town, is cursed
with "tight-wad" or two, this
will not be done. Most every
town has one or more of these
"sponges," who let the real live
business men contribute to the
upbuilding of the community
while they absorb part of the
benefits. This is not fair; it is
not honest. Men who will thus
seek to benefit themselves at the
expense of others are so selfshly
narrow, contracted and money
grasping that they will bear
watching by their customers.
You can always tell who they
are by watching for their absence
In the columns of your home
newspaper.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-06-05
BAPTIST

Preaching morning and night
first and third Sundays of the
month. Sunday school at 1000
a. m. Y. p. u. every Sunday
night. Prayer meeting every
Wednesday night.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-06-05
Railroad Time Table
lllIEI|zg;1
Church Services
METHODIST

Preaching morning and night
second and every fifth Sunday in
the month. Sunday school every
Sunday at 1000 a. NJ.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-06-05
Is Cent Cotton

The Southern States Cotton Cor
poration is contracting Cotton at
10 cents. See their representa-
tive, II. p. Wettengel, at Bank
of Elgin. (2S-tf)
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-06-05
CAESARS S GHOST.

Collier Bros, Of Fletcher, Ok
lahoma, have a choice lot Of
German millet for sale at $l.00
per bushel. (32-tf)
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-06-05

c. A. Sperling and J. T. Nc
Cfaw were Elgin visitors Satur-
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-06-05
Local News Items

f.. !: =. -. !. ..,.'.''.'
J. Nj. Morrow was In Lawton
on business Monday.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-06-05

Frank Bradon is at the county
seat this week, courting as a
juryman.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-06-05

For Sale, Cheap: One gool
folding bed. and one good couch.
DR.. j. F. Gamble.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-06-25
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE-I have two 60-foot lots
and one 90-foot lot adjoining, max
ing 210 feet total frontage, by 140
feet deep, on Orange street directly
opposite the new high school which
I will sell cheap for cash. Ask ad-
joining property owners what they
value their lots at and you will see
that this is some bargain. Any
building and loan company will erect
three houses on this property for you
and the rental from them will soon
pay off the original purchase price
Here's an exceptionally good invest
ment. Better act quick. Address J.
A. B., care Press, or see Purcell-Sar-
gent Land Co, Hotel Oregon black.
FOR SALE-S0 acres fine alfalfa
fenced and cross fenced, Az miles
from shipping point; drainage ditch
es; all soft land; $4,000 will handle
this. Balance terms. We have
tenant for three years at $500 per
acre for this 80, rent payable semi
annually in advance. This offer good
only to the first of July. First come
first served. WEST SIDE LAND
COMPANY, 51Oh Main ST., Ell Centre,
Cal. l.. MAYFIELD, agent.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-06-25

A meeting Of the stock holders of
The Ell Centre National Bank, Is called
for July 1st, 1918, for the purpose Of
Electing directors for the ensuing year,
an error having been made in the reg
ular annual election. F. B. Fuller.
President. ~uns71
Imperial Valley press., 1913-06-25
For Sale, Cheap, three-horsepower
International
Gas Engine
CENT TRIAL GARAc
EHB-O64O4
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior, u. s.
Land Office at Los Angeles, Cal, June
10, 1913-Notice is hereby given that
MARTHA e. ELLIOTT, Of Silsbee, Cal,
entry, No. 06404, for Lots IA, IL, %, 10,
"a, q, 81, 80, 20, 80, NEA SWA, Sec
ton "a, Township 16 s., Range 13 E.,
s. B. Meridian, has filed notice of In
tention to make Proof, to establish
fore the Register and Receiver, u. s.
Land Office, at Los Angeles, Cal, on
the 30th day of July, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses: Wes-
ton r. VanDerpoel, of r. F. D. No. 2,
Ell Centre, CAL; Andrew J. Elliott, Of
Silsbee, CAL; Walter Elliott, of Silsbee,
Cal; Charles r. Dearborn, Of Silsbee,
Cal. FRANK BUREN. :
Register.
non-coal-Republica " Press,
Ell Centro. july14
Imperial Valley press., 1913-06-25
WaNTED-WoRH

WANTED-IMPERIA VALLEY EX-
CHANGE will furnish you with all
kinds of help. Franklin Hotel. X50
WANTED-Man and wife want work
ranch, experienced. Apply en-
ployment office, Franklin Hotel. X51
WANTED-Position by experienced
chauffeur truck or touring car. Can
do repair repair work, married, best
of references. Phone CTS, DAVIS.
fdS
Imperial Valley press., 1913-06-25
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK
WOOL MARKET

BOSTON, June 25.-Interest in do
mestic wool centers almost wholly in
the West, where bidding for the new
clip Is reported to be very active.
Texas is the center of activity and
heavy sale is reported at San Angelo.
Sales of old wool have been in small
lots, while fleeces, both old and new,
have been very dull. In Ohio Ice to
zoe is said to have been paid for me-
dunn Neeces, while some new territory
wool from the famous triangle center
has brought tic to 17Hc.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-06-25

FOR SALE-Bargain. 80 acres highly
improved, so acres in good stand of
alfalfa, balance barley and corn. All
well fenced and cross fenced. Sand
one half cash basis. See NUFFER
LAND co.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-06-25

WANTED-Place as foreman or super
intendent. Advertises, thoroughly un-
derstands farming by irrigation, and
the cultivation of large tracts of
land Is experienced in working
Mexican, Chinese and other labor.
Address $40 E. LIME AVE, Mon
rovia, Cal. f-tf
WANTED-By a middleaged married
man, a position as foreman on a
dairy ranch. Reliable. and compe-
tent, thoroughly experienced in all
lines of the dairy business; IL years
experience. Might consider dairy
on shares. Best of references. Ad
dress J. Q. L., box 135. Imperial. f50
Imperial Valley press., 1913-06-25
FOR SAlE-llvE STOCK

FOR SALE-First class fresh mich
cows, 80 or more; will arrange terms
to suit. Also SO calves, all the way
from On ! week to months old; also
or fat cows. Inquire at CALLS
BROS., miles north of CaIexico on
Imperial av. at large canal. 81
FOR SALE-Cheap: mead of good
work mares with foal and one good
one Shetland pony with saddle and
bride. Will give terms to suit. c. G.
M'BRIDE. miles west of Imperial
FOR SALE--Cheap for cash, if taken
at once: Two good work horses and
harness; one driving horse, work
anywhere. Complete outfit. Address
]. B., Press office.
FOR SALE-Registered thoroughbred
Buroc-Jersey boar, 1s months old.
Been vaccinated by Niles Dorsett
SEY, Silsbee, Cal.
FOR SALE-65 head of No. 1 dairy
cows, all but a few are Holsteins,
good mixers and good cows, in fine
SHAPE non "a SOUTH & sMETHERs, Ri
FOR SALE-String of first class dairy
cows, also heifer calves. Easy terms
or cash. Address P. NICKEL, 215
miles north u east of Imperial. x49
FOR SALE-1 mare with young col /.
CHAs. MULLENIX, 8 miles s.W' of Of
Heber at Otis Bragg's ranch. 81
FOR SALE-Thoroughbred Duroc-Jer-
sey boar. E. P. TURNER, miles
south and miles west Of Ell Centro.
FOR EXCHANGE-15O good ewes for
first class milch cows, 3k miles
Sc. of Ell Centre. T. G.. THOMPSON.
FOR SALE-Registered HoIstefn bulls.
$85 and up. J. n. EASTMAN, Holt
Vile. Call Phone Farmer DS8.
FOR SALE-Perfectly conditioned sad
die. Also drives single or double.
Address BOX rs, Ell Centro x53
FOR SALE-Cheap, 2 carloads of mules
perial ]. c. HELLIE. x5O
FOR SALE-15O stock hogs, all or in
part. X. MACAO, 4 miles east-R F.
D. 1, box S2-El Centre. x52
FOR SALE-35 head of dairy cows,
miles west and l south of Imperial
J. ARTHUR M'BRIDE.
FOR SALE registered thoroughbred
Berkshire boar, 1 year old G. G.
HUSSEY, Silsbee.
FOR SALE-some fine fresh family
east Of Imperial.
FOR SALE-REGISTERE HOLSTEIN
BULL CALVES. 81. w. HAwKINSON,
PERRIS, CAL.
WANTED-LIvE STOCK
Imperial Valley press., 1913-06-25

FOR SALE-Best assignment on the
Eastside, 160 acres 6 miles from Holt
vile under new, high line canal;
sandy soil; less than $50 an acre to
level; No. s laterals now being built
past the place. Price $27.50 an acre
Might take Ell Centre property to
$500 as part payment. Act quickly If
INGRAM, Real Estate, sos Main ST.
FOR SALE-sO acres fine soft land set
in alfalfa, fenced fields, cement
gates for irrigation. Price 100000,
half cash, balance easy terms, per
to sell the above for $500 commission.
It is Nk of LaPorte ranch, 2 miles
south of Silsbee. Address j. A. Nc
CANSE, 53S Cajon ST., Redlands, Cal
FOR sALE.2o acres, all IN Alfalfa,
fenced and cross fenced. Fair build
ings. Fine small orchard. Plenty of
shade. Fist class land. Near town.
Cheap for cash.
LIENS AGENCY
107, 1Os AND 100, OVER
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
FOR sALE-1So acres, 2 miles from
imperial. This land has been in
crop crop for years, and Is all ready for
crop of corn should more than make
$500 an acre; 100000 down, balance
Der Sesfi e. fNaRAE e: Rff Rsaf ssaf Estats 5Ss
Main ST.
FOR SALE-Here is a snap: Assign
ment, 120 acres, 4 miles from rail-
road. This Is absolutely soft sandy
land, and can be leveled for about
$1,000 an acre. Price $4,000 an acre.
Buy this before Monday IL you want
it. ALEXANDER G. INGRAM, Real
Estate. 506 Main st.
TO GIVE AWAY
For 30 days I will give you the
agents commission, and then some,
on 20 to $50 acres Of the best alfalfa
land in Imperial valley. No agents.
Inquiries answered by OWNER, care
Press. 55
FOR SALE-40 acres Of land near
county seat of Jackson Co., Wis. VIII
consider REIMBURSEMENT on land in
Imperial valley. For further infor-
nation see or write ]. w. or G. A.
NELLOR, Ell Centre. x51
FOR SALE-Assignment, partially I'm
proved, mile or two south Of Seeley,
$35 per acre.
| LIENS AGENCY
FOR SALE-Good land, 80 acres near
Fallbrook, San Diego county, clear
title, $76 per acre: less for cash
BOX 218, Imperial.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-06-25
SPECIAL NOTICES

ED-!nformation concerning the
brother of Thomas w. Springer, de-
ees ceased: Any information that will
money to his beneficiary will be
gratefully received; Address WEST
ERN STATES LIFE INSURANCE CO,
Merchants Bank, Imperial. Cal. SO
FOR sALE-By the DIXIE L A n D
RESTAURANT, hot coffee and
GOO good i, breakfast fast at a; m; daily. Be
avoid meeting east bound travellers
in the narrow mountain passes. Rates
reasonable, service good. MRS. B.
HORR.
FOR SALE Restaurant. Best outHt
in Imperial valley, only one in Dixie
land, doing good business; free
rent; fine for man and kife; $500.
part cash; sickness cause of selling.
MRS. F. S. BOURNE, Imperial. x51
FOR SALE-Wholesale milk and cream
route, including wagon. horses, cans,
etc. Paying about $1,000 per month.
Sold on account of lease expiring on
ranch. G. N. REINBACH, box 416,
Ell Centre. Phone 242.
HAVE your horses broken by c. Chap
man, professional horse breaker.
Terms reasonable, satisfaction guar
anteed: Inquire. at CHAPMAN'S EX-
PRESS, stand 5th & Main SITS. x4s
70 RSALE-Or exchange: The best
livery barn In Imperial valley, fully
equipped. Now rented for S185 per
month. Address NJ. v. butcher,
Imperial.
FOR SALE-Heavy farm wagon, good
2horse disc, one 4 and one 2-horse
fresno, etc, or will take good buggy,
part trade. F. E. THOMPSON, 63S
Orange. X49
WANTED-Married couple to take care
of place during the summer. Address
r. v. THOMPSON, Ell Centre. f50
FOR SALE-Ten-foot floor show case.
Also six-fOot counter show case. See
them. FITTON'S, Imperial.
WANTED-A 4-frame honey extractor,
Root automatic preferred. w. w.
SHEPHERD, Holtville. x5S
FOR SALE-Vineless sweet potato
plants, So Per 1000. WILL CLINE,
Heber, Cal. KISS
HIGHEST cash prices paid for hides
and pelts. GREEN'S BAKERY C
MARKET.
FOR SALE first class De Laval sep
arators. been used very little. A.
NANCE.
FOR SALE-Smith Premier No. 10
typewriter at bargain, at DUR
HAMS. f-tf
FOR SALE-Jenkins buck rake and
stacker for $50. Address J. H. WILL
HELM. x50
Imperial Valley press., 1913-06-25

WANTED-LlvE STOCK
WANTED-To rent ten dairy cows
T. Fl. ELLIS, r. F. d. 2. Imperial x5O
Imperial Valley press., 1913-06-25

FOR SALE-Good land, 80 acres near
Fallbrook, San Diego county, clear
title. $76 per acre: less for cash.
BOX 218, Imperial.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-06-25
POULTRY


SAN FRANCISCO GRAIN MARKET
SAN FRANCISCO, June 25.-wheat
weak; no trading; cash, S1.65 q .67k.
Barley easy; December, $1.38A; May,
s1.4O bid, s1.45 asked; July sold S1.35;
August, s1.35 bid; cash, S1.37h.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-09-23
Should Give Something.

Coming out of d thcatcr the other night the shrill voice of woman sounded high and clear above the noise of tramping feet and of street cars, says the Baltimore Sun.
 q never went to such a stupid play" said the woman. '"They didn't give away single thing. Why, they didn't even spray us with perfume. It seems to me that every manager should have learned by this time that women expect some little souvenir when they go to the thcater, even if it's only q lingering odor of violets in their hair."
 "Violets," growled man beside her. "Violets! Why, in the theaters in Vienna they spray you with a disinfectant. How would you like that ?"
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-09-23
Last Man In the Stocks.

The punishment of the stocks has been inflicted within the mcm- ory of many living men. In the Manchester Guardian of June H., 1872, there is an account of man enduring this form of legal torture at Newbury. He was rag and bone dealer of incorporate habits and was fxedein the stocks for drunk and disorderly conduct at the parish church. '"rwenty-six years had elapsed since the stocks were last used," runs the account, 'and their reappearance created no little sen sation and amusement, several hundreds of persons being attract ed to the spot where they were fixed" The amusement" does not appear to have been shared by the prisoner, who was released after four hours and seemed anything but pleased with the laughter and derision of the crowd. - London Chronicle.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-09-23
Ponies of Iceland.

Icelandic ponies, which are being impressed into the service of the Swiss army, aroused the admiration of the great traveller, Mime. Ida Pfeiffer. "In spite of scanty food," :" she wrote, "they have marvellous powers of endurance. They can travel from thirty-five to forty miles per diem for several consecu- tive days. They know by instinct the dangerous spots in the stony wastes and in the moors and swamps. On approaching these places they bend their heads to- ward the earth and look sharply round on all sides. If they cannot discover a firm resting place for their feet they stop at once and cannot be urged forward without many blows.