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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-24

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch
ALEXANDRIA,. VA February "a
Mss Melissa ". ogden. s"venty-four
Years old. died to-day a: her mono
her" Her funeral VIII take place Mt
, o'clock Friday afternoon from tho
home Of h"r sister, Mrs. John Beck
ham.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-24
McAli.tcr Getx Ano,nc, Term,

WASHINGTON. February 23.-presi-
deht wilson to-day nominated Charles
~ McAllts'cr To he engineer in chic {
ol inc Coast Guard Service for another
term OF four wears
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-24
Mrs. Dlunu knight.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
TANAEDSNlLLt:. VA, February %
Til" death OF Mrs Diana knight oc-
Cured last week near Nimrod, this
county. She is survived by her hus-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-24

Charles W. NilhoIInntI.
BALTIMORE. MD, February ga
Charles w. Miiholland. resident cngi-
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
CONSTITUTIONS
From Aaymond's History q Harrison Comfy

Harrison county has been governed
by five state constitutions, three I'M
der Virginia and two under West Vir-
ginia. The first was adopted in 1776,
the second in 1880, the third in 1851,
under Virginia. the fourth in 1853 and
the fifth in 1872 under West Virginia.
The period between the flight Of
Governor Dunmore in June, 1775, and
the adoption of the first constitution,
June 20, 1776, Is known in history as
the "1nterregnum."
During this time the convention
which met July II, 1875. at Richmond,
conducted the government Of the COL
ony, through its president.
This convention passed ordinances
organizing troops for the public de-
Tense and appointed general commit
tee Of safety to carry on the govern
ment, and also authorized the .selec-
ton of county committees Of safety by
the inhabitants. thereof, who executed
the DEGREES and orders of the general
committee.
The constitutional convention which
met at Williamsburg May 8, 1776, on
June ~, 1916, adopted bill OF rights
and on June 90, 1875, adopted con-
stitution, the first one in America,
and on the same day elected Patrick
Henry provisional governor Of the
commonwealth of Virginia. And from
this time dates the first year of the
commonwealth.
This constitution having been
adopted without being submitted to
the people for approval was in force
for fifty-four years. but as the people
outgrew its provisions q change was
demanded in hopes that many Of It's
restrictions in regard to the 'qualiflca-
tons of voters and basis of represen-
tation might be remedied under its
provisions.
All state and county officers we're
appointed and the only privilege the
voters had was to vote for members
of the legislature, overseers of the
poor and town trustees, and voters
were required to be free holders.
The assembly on February 10, 1929,
passed q bill submitting to the voters
a proposition to call a convention to
adopt a new constitution This was
carried, but by far the largest vote
favorlng 1t coming from west Of the
Blue Ridge.
The convention assembled in Rich
mond October 5. 1929, and contained
q remarkable body of men, among
them being James Madison and James
Monroe. es-presidents of the United
States. John Randolph and others dis
tinguished as lawyers, statesmen and
orators. Edwin s. Duncan was the
representative from Harrison county.
Philip Doddridge, the great orator
from Brooke county, was the leader in
tho debates in behalf Of the western
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
Evils of Rum Discussed.

A district meeting of railroad en-
ployees was held at the courthouse
here by the Baltimore and Ohio Off
cials to educate the people against the
evils of alcohol. A meeting was adj
dressed by Secretary ]. E. Stacey, of
the Baltimore Young Mems Christian
Association, DR.. Parlett, chairman of
the general Baltimore and Ohio SAT-
ETY. board, Superintendent ]. NJ. Scott,
of Grafton and others. Special trains
were operated between Clarksburg,
Fairmont. and this city to take the
out-of-town employees and families
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09

The charter having been received,
the Grafton Business Mems Associa-
ton formed its permanent organiza-
lions this week and elected the fol-
lowing officers: President, Charles
A. Keefer; vice presidents, William
Morgan and w. N. Ball: treasurer,
Jay Fleming. An executive commit
tee OF nine men was elected, who will
elect the secretary later. The smoke
nuisance, street Improvement, the
fight against higher gas rates, etc.,
are being taken up by this associa-
ton. F-s e.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
home.
wages Increased.

In an effort to establish uniform
wage scale all over the system. the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad has
made genera increase In the wages
Of its salaried employees. The per
cent OF increase varies in each case,
but is as high as twenty Ave per cent
in few instances.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09

In determined effort to stop
hauling logs over the county roads,
several lumbermen were arrested this
week and fined before magistrate
for violating the state laws by drag
ging logs over the roads in this man
ner.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
Operating Plant.

The bankruptcy trustee is operat-
ing the Consolidating Manufacturing
company's plant to work up the old
stock previous to the sale Of the plant
on April %.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09

An important meeting of the coun-
ty court this week arranged for the
payment of the quarterly year bills
and an order was passed by the
court that all supplies should be pur-
chased by the county clerk. instead
Of by the various Office holders as
heretofore.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
Sunragists Active.

The local suffragists are increas-
lngly active this spring and various
boards have held conferences to de-
wise methods Of increasing the power
of the organizations for "women's
votes" Miss Adella Potter, of New
York, will be here for the week of
April 81 to boost the work in this
city and county.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09

The week of April 10 will be the
second annual city cleanup and the
proclamation OF Mayor Graham, call
ing upon the assistance Of every one,
has Just been made. Strict rules have
been established covering the disposal
Of trash of any sort after this general
cleanup has taken place.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09

years, step-mother OF Professor J. N.
Deahl. OF Morgantown. died at her
home ten miles east OF Grafton OF
pneumonia. She Is survived by six
daughters and two step-sons.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09

Miss Helen Randall, Of rural route
one, was visiting friends here Thurs
day and Friday.
Miss Alberta Egbert, of Clarksburg,
was we'll known visitor here this
week. n
II fi1,7 Wf iff-
9. L Hursey was q business caller
at Clarksburg Saturday. sTi'
Miss Lucille Davis, OF Salem. Is a
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Thomp-
son this week end. s'. n
7. 8. Hardesty, of Warrington, was
a prominent caller here yesterday.
Fred conant, Of Warrington, was a
q
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
FIVE HUNDRED
SHR|NERS WILL
VISIT GRAFTON
Large Number viii Be Initiated
at Ceremonial Session to.
Be Held May 5.

GRAFTON. April s.-The final ar
rangements for ceremonial session
Of Osiris Temple Mobiles of the Mys-
ito Shrine here on May were COM
pleted this week and preparations
have been made for the accommoda-
tons OF five hundred visiting Shrin-
ers. A special train will bring the
delegation from Wheeling and a
large number will be initiated.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
Jurors Summoned.

The petit Jurors for the April term
Of the circuit court have been sum-
moned to appear in court on Monday.
May /.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
To Observe Memorial Day.

Early preparations for the fitting
observance Of Memorial day on May
80 are being made here where the
only national cemetery in West Vir-
ginia is located. A parade of state
militia and an elaborate program is
being arranged.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09

Mrs. Katherine Lawler, aged 90
years, died at her home near this city
this week after a brief illness. She
was one of the Oldest women Of the
county.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
Mrs. Herman Dead.

WESs NCTIIttH 1Cttu.
Mrs. Margaret Herman aged "a
years, expired at her home on Wash
ington street Tuesday after an ILL
ness of five years. She is survived
by four children; Harry B., of Balti-
more; Thomas. OF Chicago; Miss
Mamie and Mrs. Earl Strother, Of
Grafton.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
Dellghtfnl Surprise..

After the reception at the Baptist
church Thursday night the managers
of the Rex theater 1Boggess and VIII
kinson-gave a delightful surprise to
about fifty friends, entertaining them
with fine movie. "1n the Heart Of
the Blue Ridge" which was thorough
ly enjoyed by all present.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
Celebrate Golden Weiding.

Celebrate Golden Wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cassel cele-
brated their golden wedding ut their
home in the Third ward with many
Of their friends and relatives. Their
ten children were present, with fifteen
grandchildren and four great-grand-
children. t,.5l0s.s
Registrars Begin Work.
The registrars appointed to make
the registration for the June primary
Eegan their work throughout the
county on Monday as prescribed by
law and the work is now well under
way.
Personals.
Sheriff and Mrs. A. F. Bennett, of
Philippi. have returned from Orlando.
Fla.
Mrs. John Fahey has gone to Oak.
land.
Miss Ida NJ. Allender is visiting in
Moundsville.
Mrs. W. G. Grogan has returned
from Akron, o.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hedrick are
visiting in Bridgeport. o.
A. J. Wilkinson has been here from
Huntington.
United States Revenue Collector
Sam A. Hayes has been in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. c. Brohard have
returned from several months stay
in Orlando, Fla. f'N9e
John L. Heehmer has returned
from Charleston.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
warthen Selected,

warthen Selected.
The city commissioners selected
L. j. Warthen, Of Grafton as special
accountant in making an audit Of
the city accounts.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09

4 Miss Sue Kennedy, Of West Milford.
was a guest Of her sister, Mrs. Lloyd
F. Chalfant, Thursday and Friday.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09

DR.. Clark, OF Salem College, ad-
dressed the teachers here Saturday
morning in the high schol auditorium.
This was the last monthly meeting,
of the teachers and was we'll attend
ed. After the interesting address Mr..
Dustman. OF the high school, gave a,
short talk on Mature Study
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09

MRS r. j. Farnsworth, Of Huckhan-
non, Is 9 guest Of Miss Myrtle Mccoy
this week. 4
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09

Frank Powell, a ciarksburr attor-
ney. was a prominent business caller
here Saturday. 81
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
SHAKESPEARE
CLUB HOLDS
B|GRECEP|T|ON
As a Yearly Event in the Social
Rooms of the Shinnston
Baptist Church. ..s.

sH1NNsToN. April 8.-The annual
reception given by the Shakespeare
Club In the social rooms OF the Bap-
fist church Thursday evening was
quite brilliant affair. About 200 were
present including many out Of town
guests, The splendid program rem
dered by the Shinnston orchestra
added much to the, evenings enjoy
ment. The rooms were tastefully
decorated in orange blossoms and
many beautiful ferns and during the
evening a delicious luncheon ; was
served at which the color scheme was
nicely carried out.
Better Now. f7
Little Dora, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray Long has been very i'll this
week but she is much improved at
this time. tl'
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter L. Moore en-
tertained at progressive 500 Friday
evening at their home on the West
Side. At late hour very delicious
luncheon was served, and the guests
enjoyed very pleasant eevning.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
Girl Born.

Girl Born.
Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Frederick
are the proud parents Of a fine baby
girl. born to them April,7.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
Personals,

u T. H. Jackson. carpenter for Riley
and Riley, Is in Grafton this week
end visiting relatives.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09

A common needle passes. through
eighty operations Il, IT'S manufacture.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
HAS Tonsflitis.
Makes Address,

Mrs. James n. Knox Is sufterine
from a slight attack Of tonsilitis.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09

Half the people Of Maryland live, An
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09

Mrs. Deahl Dead.
Mrs. Virginia Deahl, aged
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09

Miss Ida NJ. Allender is visiting in
Moundsville.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
Regist,nrs Begin work

Personals.
Sheriff and Mrs. A. F. Bennett, of
Philippi. have returned from Orlando.
Fla.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09

Mrs. John Fahey has gone to Oak.
land.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-24
RID STOMACH OF
GASES, s0URkESS,
and INDIGESTION
"Pape's Diapepsin' ends
all stomach distress in
five minutes.

You don't want a slow remedy
when your stomach Is bad-or an
uncertain one-or harmful one
your stomach Is too valuable;
you mustn't injure 1t with dras-
tic drugs.
Pape's Diapepsin Is noted fol-
it's speed in giving relief; its
harmlessness; its certain unfail.
ing action in regulating sick.
sour, gassy stomachs. Its mil.
lions OF cures in indigestion, dys-
pepsia. gastritis and other stom.
ach trouble has made IL famous
the world over.
Keep this perfect stomach doc.
tor in your home-keep 1t handy
get large fifty-cent case from
any drug store and then II any
one should eat something which
doesn't agree with them! II what
they eat lays like lead, ferments
and sours and forms gas; causes
headache, dizziness and nausea;
eructations of acid and undlgest-
ed food-remember as soon as
Pape's Diapepsin comes in con,
tact with the stomach all such
distress vanishes. It's prompt
ness, certainty and ease in over
coming the worst stomach dis
orders is a revelation to those
who try IL,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-24

Maybe when you see her drive
by you'll be sorry" Mrs. Bert
smiled.
Il shall be working on the
south side of the house." l re-
torted.
At five O'Clock that afternoon
put up my tools. resolved to en-
Joy an hours loaf-my first since
l bought the farm!
/ scrubbed my hands and face
at the kitchen sink, filled my pipe,
and strolled down through the
budding orchard toward the
brook.
Walking beside the brook, I
suddenly found the green spears
of an iris plant amid the grasses.
A few steps farther on, under the
naples, the ground was blue and
white with violets and anemones.
Then the brook entered the pines
and | followed it into their cool
hush.
Continued in Our Next Issue.)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-24

old is Peter?"
Peters eleven" Mrs. Bert re-
piled. Hes real nice and bright.
His mothers brought him up
fine"
What am | to pay the author
of Peter and the pies?" / asked.
well, seems how you keep
Peter, as it were, Mrs. Pillig's
goin' to come to you for $40 a
month. She's wuth it, too. You'll
have the best kept and cleanest
house in Bentford."
| rose from the table solemnly.
"Mrs. Temple" said I, 81 accept
Mrs. Pillig. Peter, and the pies al
these terms, but only on one con-
dition: She is never to clean my
study"
"Why?" asked Mrs. Temple.
Because" said /, you can
never tell where an orderly WON
an will put things"
Bert chuckled as he filled his
pipe. Mrs. Temple grinned her
self. | was about to make a tri-
umphant exit, when these words
from Mrs. Temples lips arrested
me.
Bert" she said, did you clean
the buggy today? You know you
gotter 60 ter the depot tomorrow
an git that boarder."
THAT what?" | cried.
"Oh, amt I told your" she said
innocently. Were goin' ter hev
another boarder, young lady.
From Moo York, too. Her health's
broke down, she says. | wouldn't
hev took her, only | thought may
be you wuz kind o. lonesome here
with Jest u.s."
Mrs. Temple" said I, your So
licitude quite overwhelms me.
Comfort me with petticoats! Good
Lord! I'll bet she has nerves!
When can Mrs. Pillig come to me,
woman"
ooh, your house amt near
ready yet," Mrs. Bert said. "Why,
the painters amt even begun"
fled to my chamber, and
hauled forth a manuscript. A fe-
male boarder! No doubt she'd
expect me to shave every day and
change my working clothes for
the MONDAY dinner.
The next morning I demanded
that Mrs. Temple put me up some
lunch.
For" said I. I'm going to
postpone meeting this broken
down female as long as possible. "
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-24
CHAPTER III.


The Hermit Sings at Twilight.
The work went on rapidly. |
finished the orchard and set to
work on the lawn.
The plumbers came and Install
ed the water pipes and the heat
ing system. Hard Cider was a
marvel of a carpenter. He grasped
suggestions quickly and designed
wonderful double settle and
book-selves to match the two
mantels in the living room.
had not been so happy and
contented in years, the only draw
back being that l had to read the
manuscripts the publishing house
sent me. l wanted to spend all
my time working on my @ little
farm.
Then one night, when I went to
supper, Mrs. Temple was beaming.
why so happy?" said 4
WELL" said she, Gin tue first
place, I've got you the housekeep-
er | want"
by which / infer that She s
the one / want, too?" asked.
"Of course" said Mrs. Temple,
on whom irony had no effect.
"She's Mrs. Pillig, from Slab City,
and she's an artist in pies"
Go on; you interest me
strangely" | cried. us her hus-
band dead, and has she got a
small boy?"
"Pillig amt dead, worse luck"
said Mrs. Temple, but he's whar
he won't trouble you. l guess
Peter won't trouble you none,
neither. He's nice boy, and he'll
be awful handy round the place.
Peter Pillig!" I exclaimed
"There amt no such ANIMAL How
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-24
CRUISER WILL BE
RENAMED SEATTLE

The The cruiser Washington
will be renamed Seattle, accord
ing to an announcement made
yesterday by Acting Secretary Of
the Navy Franklin d. Roosevelt,
who also said that the cruiser
West Virginia and Colorado
would be named Huntington and
Pueblo.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-24
LOS ANGELES MAY
GET HORSE RACING

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Oct. "a.
That Anita NJ. Baldwin will
soon attempt to rehabilitate horse
racing in Los Angeles was seen
today in the action of the Los An
geles racing association In apply
ing to the secretary of state for
reinstatement
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-24

TURN TO THE CLASSIFIED
WANT ADS ON PAGE 2 FOR
RESULTS. SEE PAGE SEVEN.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-24
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FRUIT

Ewes ........... ............ 13o
Yearlings .......... ..15c
Veal Iqc
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-05-27
COLLECTED BY LAW

At trial held in the eastern part
of New Mexico last week jury
awarded an editor $500 damages.
The suit was brought to collect
subscription which Mr.. Madkins, the
defendant, said he didn't owe, as he
had ordered the paper stopped. The
jury held that as long as the paper
had been taken out of the office, 1t
was surely read and that Mr.. Mad
kin ought to pay. There has been an
all too much common practice OF
people receiving paper for several
years and when payment Is asked to
refuse the paper longer and made
all kinds of excuses. The above case
settled In the court Is self-explana-
tory and higher court has held that
when person moves from a place
owing for a paper and leaves no for
warding address, 1t Is prime facie
evidence of fraud. Newspaper men
as rule have been very lenient and
have quietly suffered loss rather than
bring suit, but newspaper has some
claims that should be pressed.-Gal-
lup Independent.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-05-27
LARGE POSTAL SAVINGS
WILL BE ACCEPTED

Larger postal savings deposits will
now be accepted at the postotfice.
This is made possible by an import
ant amendment to the Postal Savings
Act just approved by President Will
,on. A postal savings depositor may
now have an account amounting to
$1,000 upon which interest will be
paid. Formerly $500 was the maxi
mum amount he could have to his
credit.
This enlargement of postal saw
ings facilities will be very crafty
ing to thousands of depositors who
have already reached the old $500
limit and are anxious to entrust more
of their savings to Uncle Sam.
Another feature of the amendment
that will avoid further embarasS-
ment to the public and to postal Of
ficials is the doing away with the
limit on the amount that could be
accepted from depositor monthly
Under the old law only 500 could
be deposited in a calendar month
rhe amendment abolishes this re-
striction. While the postal savings
system has already proved a signal
success as is shown by the fact that
more than half million depositors
have over eighty million dollars
standing to their credit, still it has
fallen short of meeting the full de-
mands of the public because of the
restrictions which have now been
eliminated.
Postmaster General Burlcson and
Third Assistant Postmaster General
Dockery have been tireless in their
efforts to secure a modification OF the
limitations and the new liberalizing
legislation is particularly gratifying
to them.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-05-27
FIRST BALL GAME.
HERE NEXT TUESDAY

The initial appearance of the
Monte Vista base ball team for this
year will be made at Monte Vista
ball park next Tuesday afternoon.
May 80. The visiting team will come
from the east end of the valley and
will consist of the best players from
the towns of San Acacia, Blanca,
Manassa and Sanford. The fans are
anxious to have a glimpse of the new
home team and are expected to see
an aggregation of pennant winners.
1t is reported that Saguache is get
ting busy and is securing an excep-
tionally good team for the summer
in preparation for games with Gunni-
son and Salida in addition to valley
games.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-05-27
OIL MEN JUBILANT

Clarence Shakespeare returned
home Sunday from Casper. Wyoming.
where he went to investigate the re-
port of striking oil by the company
with which he is associated. He
states that his company has struck
good flowing well that yields 800
barrels per day. This is sold to the
Midwest Co. at 75 cents per barrel
at the we'll, the latter company hav-
ing extended their pipe line to the
place to receive the flow
The stockholders in the newly
formed company are optimistic over
their prospects, as they have leases
on some very promising territory in
addition to that on which the present
well stands.
The company will sink second
well soon, Mr.. Cow having returned
to Wyoming Tuesday night for the
purpose of letting the contract