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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-19
LEGISLATURE FACES
WEEK OF REAL WORK
Both Branches Have Many I'M
portant Hearings
Scheduled

HARRISBURG. March 19.-This will be
a week of public hearings in the State Leg.
islature. the sessions of which will be re-
sumed tonight. Three of the most i'm
portant subjects under consideration by
the lawmakers will be discussed by promi-
nent speakers. They are the Wells-Hess
and Tompkins bills to abolish capital pun.
ishment; the Vickerman local option bill
which will be discussed pro and con on
wednesday afternoon. and the anthracite
mine code, which will be given hearing
by the Mines and Mining Committee on
Thursday.
While no bills come up for final passage
In the House tonight. there is never
theless large number of important meas
ures on the first and second reading call
endar, and these will reach the final stage
during the week. on first reading is the
Cans bill. which would compel the Phila-
delphia Rapid Transit Company to estab-
Ilsh track connections with the proposed
city-built high-speed lines in Philadelphia
In the event that the new lines are operated
by other than the p. r. T.
Also on first reading in the House is the
Buckman bill, passed by the Senate to
increase the salaries of the Municipal
Cour. judges in Philadelphia. Another sal
ary raiser for Philadelphia in the House
and on second reading is Mr.. Gans's bill
affecting the State Department clerks in
the office of City Treasurer McCoach
In the Senate a number of bills are on
the calendar for final passage tomorrow
night. One of them is the Mckee bill. ex-
tending the act of 1901, by which Councils
of cities in the State are authorized to ap-
propriate money to local companies of the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-19
GIRL SLAIN in TAXICAB:
PHILADELPHIA HELD
Child Riding With Friends When
Bullet From Silenced Gun
Enters Brain

AS the result of the death of thirteen
year-old girl, shot while riding in a taxi
cab in New York. George Elliott. twenty
one years old. who gave an address on
Greenway avenue, West Philadelphia, has
been arrested by the police.
The victim was Dorothy O'Connell. She
was shot in the head and killed, apparently
by bullet from a weapon equipped with
a silencer. The child was riding with
friends of her parents through Van Cort-
land Park when she suddenly complained
OF terrible pains in her head. She fell over
limp Her companions then noticed
wound just back of her left ear.
The automobile was driven at high speed
to the home of the nearest physician, but
the girl. 1t was said, died a few minutes
after being shot. The bullet entered her
brain. She was one of thirteen children.
Word was sent TO the police. Detectives
in investigating learned that young man
had been seen firing at a target with q
revolver equipped with a silencer. Accord
ing to the police, Elliott was arrested Just
after he was seen to throw away a revolver.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-19
IIyIIlUSiFUL
on ALIEN RUSH
5re Than 10000 Applica-
lions for Citizenship Here
Since War Began
MISTER MOTIVE LIKELY
Government Seeks MotiUe
of Naturalization Rush

MN GOVERNMENT officials seek mo-
G tives of the thousands of aliens
in Philadelphia district who have ap-
plied for citizenship since the open
ing of European war.
< Experience with aliens in Eng
Hand leads many officials here to
suspect that many are seeking citi-
zenship merely to escape discrimina-
stion and possible internment in de-
ttention camps.
4 It is urged in some quarters that
the United States follow England's
example and enact a law which
would make possible the revocation
of citizenship of foreigners who
proved undesirable.
Registration of all resident aliens
by the Postoffice Department is
1t is also urged that all
resident aliens be removed from the
svic;Aity of naval bases and other
places having to do with national
defense.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-19
STEAMSHIP RESCUED
FROM PERILOUS POSITION
rs. o. S." Calls From Sagua, of At
lantic Fruit Company, in Distress
Off Barnegat, Bring Response

NEW YORK. March 10. The Atlantic
Fruit Company's steamship Sagua, reported
in distress Off Barnegat, is now safe, with
the United States Coast Guard cutter SEN
eca standing by. The Sagua struck some
thing In the dark early today and began to
i'll. Her crew took to the boats and S. 0. S.
calls were sent out.
The Ward Line steamship Mexico and the
Morgan Line steamship Comus responded
to the S. o. S. calls and picked UP the crews
from the lifeboats. The Seneca will tow
the Sagua into port.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-19
Headache Medicine Kills Him

Two bottles Of an effervescent headache
medicine. containing coal-tar. killed George
w. Phillippi, sixty-four years old, Of West
mont. ~ j., today. He was found dead in
bed by his WIFE Mrs Fannie Phillppi
Phillippi drank two bottles OF the medicine
last night before going to bed He had
been complaining Of headache caused by
stomach disorder. His heart was weak. ac-
cording to Coroner Pratt who said that
the overdose contained forty grains of coal
tar.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-19

National Guard. to batteries of artillery
and regimental sanitary detaoAments None
of the others is of general interest One
of them is the Buckman bill, providing for
penalties for motorboat operators who do
not muff1e their exhausts on cruises up the
Delaware River. II was introduced at the
behest Of residents of BRISTOL, who say they
cannot sleep for the noises.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-19
100000 FIRE IN POUGHKEEPsIE

POUGHKEEPSIE. ~ Y, March 10
Fire today destroyed the Morgan House and
two business buildings here and seriously
damaged the department store Of Wallace
& Co. Members of the Tenth Infantry.
National Guard, are doing guard duty
about the burned buildings. Three firemen
were injured. The loss is estimated at
100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26
BELT asst
Three Local Firms Damaged by
Fire, Smoke and Water

Belfast, Me, May 25.-FTre was dis
covered Thursday night about 1915 in
the store on Main street owned by
Mrs. Spencer w. Mathews and occu-
pied by +. d. II. Carter, grocer. The
fire company responded at once and had
a stream on the building within few
minutes after the alarm from Box 20
was given. The fire started either in
the cellar or rear of the store and it's
origin il; unknown. The building was
damaged some 500 or more and Mr.
Carriers stock probably 500 or posi-
bly, more. The smoke communicated to
the stores on either side occupied by
Dutch Bros, groceries and provisions,
whose damage was some $500. and Fred
Timm, shoe dealer, damaged $500 or
more. The buildings are of low wooden
structure and regular fire traps and
in a bad place for a fire to get any
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26

Ad Rates

Four lines g words to . lins)
Or % words o. less cost 15e. for
ono issue, 3oc. for three and Soc.
for week. Pro rata price will hs
charged for advertisements sx-
see5ino four lines. In sending by
mat. snclose stamps with order,
Is Inarsss are too small to open
sccounts.
The Journal does not knowingly
accept any fraudulent advertising
Of any kind. The journal will in
vestisase promptly and vigorously
every claim from any person who
has beer N any way deceived or
m s,reated through answering an
sdvert,sement. Tho journal will
tranA It's readers to bring to it's
attention rny failure on the part
Of an advertiser to make good his
prom .ses. II is the belief Of this
paper that an advertiser serves his
own interest best only when he
serves the public best. II you are
not satisfied tell the Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26
Wanted-Female Helm

wnrsa, ray and steady work for girls and
neriann IN large rubber shoe factory. Ex-
Pf rsxnd girls earn $40 and SIS a week
saiarv r ZEN ones paid a worth while
whiIa ana given free board and room
r mue learning, which takes about =
Coon h NV, 1--we town. near large cities
S Goou theatres fine working conditions
Ietin p any furnishes hall for dancing, ath.
tention. Fine chance for famiIt. Cal al al
B ror an; Good home at very low rents,
.. decide now. Write TODAY for iIins.
F fraIed !. booklet-"A Good JOB at Beacon
con Ea,; Address Employment Dept. Bea.
Conn GAS nuooer Shoe Co., Beacon Falls,
S---. may26-june2-9s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26
FOR FAMILY USE ONLY, LARGE

two handled soup turec9, tape. Ing t~War J..
the bottom. Also li.ree platter VITA
square corners. Write stating pr.ces AMI
giving address to "houSenoid, care
kennebec journal. maT2out4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26

headway 1t was fortunate that IL was
discovered early and that there was
no wind.
The fish nave been coming in fairly
well at the Booth fisheries during the
week. with an average of 800 bushels
day, giving pretty constant work I"
the crew. The Belfast factory seems to
be n little more fortunate than the
down east ones which are said to he
having a scarcity OF fish this season.
Two hundred bushels were brought in
this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26
FARMINGDALE

Mrs Hannah McCausland is on the
sick list.
Miss Helen Daniels of Augusta was
the recent guest of Miss Mildred Ches-
ley.
Several neighbors turned out
Thursday and helped George Nicker-
son with his farm work. Mr.. Nicker-
son has been i'll for some time.
Mrs. Ralph Chesley and little daugh-
ter Virginia were visitors in Augusta
recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26
AT ONCE 80 BUSHELS OF TW'
PUPIL NURSES IN HOSPITAL FoF
LOW PRICED FARM WANTED.

ann looking for a farm coStlAs UerWee
sluo0 and $500 DO not object TO gong .
~. miles from town. State price and
what is Included. Address Bargain, Sen
bel, IIalioweli, Me. may -9uot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26

Abundant Health Is assured when
there is good blood in the veins. Hoods
is the medicine to make goo
blood. Begin taking it now. IL is just
what the system needs at this time AMI
will do you great good. Sharpens the APP
petite, steadies the nerves.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26
STATE. FARM AGENCY
Special Bargain
$4,000

III acres one mile u village, +. r. STA
ton, 20 acres in smooth fields, cuts 50 tons
OF hay, A. in pasture fer - head, % IN
wood ana lumber orchard cf - tree.
rine room house. piazza. NaJer in Kitchen,
barn 40yG, basement, horse, hay fork,
water pped in. stable, wood shed, pou!-
try house, work Shop. garage, all in geo
repair. borders river 100 rods. price SOD
part cash balance easy. Come and look
this over. it is a bargain. +. l.. Wrr~
cester. tyguSta. Maine mayoid1tH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26

wc are selling garden hose, and q mon
~ last wears prices. Malcolm Dyer
! Co. Augusta, Maine. 1875 Water ST.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26
New Advertisements Today

F.r -alc-iiouse.
W..',l- statesmen.
Na.t..l Traveller.
rs .ufrl-trw men.
pYty I.C rnChctcr.
Fnr -al, syrup cans.
Fur D.. p, MotorcYtle
~ it,, tiousrkecper.
4sf.1 apahle airl
g. 81. -..' stock farm.
.-t.H \ cream tank.
W.' Wort. harness.
e.. i'- pleasant rooms.
CIR. or woman.
rs 'i MI round cook
.f -Dt-t iIr r,sldrn,e
" ,N Gitl and women.
t. I.' Furnished rooms.
ru frr cemetery
ann implements
Woman for cleaning
s. '. Work 10y day or hour.
N n..d 7" buy White Leghorns.
fHr D" Top tuggy, harness, etc.
Nr'. Men for State road work.
i.r -.Ic Stcamboa. and boathouse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26
AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

NJ
AN E%CEH iONRL OFi0Oh Ost
to purchase fine residence ~ NJ tlne,
Three story house 81 rooms Sllui on
banks of Eastern River in village Of l..
PittStOn, I miles from city OF Gardner.
Commanding unobStruCtlVe view of sur
rounding country for miles. Large We
randa on three sides Of house. TWO large
barns, one adjoining dwelling with car
riage house. box stalls. harness room an
servants dWe!linE ADJOINING All lhpe
for water. Bath room, set bowls in each
room. Large kitchen, laundry, buffers
pantry, dining room lSX3e, extra large
parlor and library, plate Elass mlfror'
open fire places all hnlShed III cheFrE' D l.
lard room, large DANCE hall, lb9 acres -
standinr wood cuts 10 tons hay. ali unde.
good cultivation, level ground, good fish
ing, etc A fentleman's ideal summer
home, attractive club house. or could be
used as a small summer hotel Newly
painted and everything in perfect order
for immediate occupancy Large shade
trees in front Cost when new $4,000. can
be bought for less than one-half if taken
at once Address The A. G. Chase Insur-
ance Agency, Patten Block, Gardiner,
Maine. may26d6t
o-oaI ,,oIIer
, OCN FAitM-S SlOnf nOooG,
10 finished rooms, hard wood Hocr;, Gil
sheds carriage house. barns, one 21H3o.
one 45N65, buildings AL ciapboarded ana
painted, and connected, best Of repair m
side and out running spring water II
house and barn. good location in village,
= stores, church, high school. ; miles y
electrics handy to nice neighbors; over
20 acres. from 40 to SO acres in level
fields free from rocks, cuts 30 TO 60 tons
hay, pasture ~ head or moro. abundance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26
FOR SALE


At once to settle estate, truckman's
outfit of jigger, dumpcart, sIeds, har-
ness. chains, Jokes, etc. also moving
machines, farming implements, hay and
household goods. VII also receive Of
fers for house and lot, Farmingdale,
formerly occupied BY Ernest c. Brown.
Arrangements to see property can be
made with Emery @. Beane. Admins
traitor Hallowcll. Maine. may21d6t
SAFE, CASH REGISTER, SHOW
cases and l stove, ell in perfect condition,
all at half price. Everything to be sold
by May 31st. 1917. Bargains in pictures
and picture framing. Art & Craft Shop.
SC State St, Augusta. Me. may2id1w
e TONS PRESSED HAY, NEW
horse sprayer and practically new 25-foot
omtor beat. II. II. Lannigan. Mt. Vernon,
Maine. tnayidlmos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26
eo.AcRE FARM, 3 MILES FROM

Augusta, story and half house, rooms.
barn % by so; poultry house; wood and
timber for home use; small fruits in
abundance This is q very attractive prop
erty. fine view of surrounding country,
borders kenrehec river, near good neigh
bors and school, Price and terms salts
factory for quick sale. II. y. Sawyer
Farm Agency, Augusta, Me. 5S5 Water
ST. Tel. S01-W. may0dtl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26

BUNGALOW OF 5 ROOMS AND
bath. electric lights, cement cellar. good
garden. Tel a35-W. Gustav Anderson,
Riverton street, near car barn. ma!24dlw"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26
MY HOUSE AT 81 PATTERSON ST.,

9-rocm house, new hot water heater usel
two winters hardwood floors. cementel
bottom u cellar rollwuy, good yard. large
rock maple shade tree. lot 63-foot front,
1oa feet deep: stable p by So fine pantry.
slate sink Will sci! cheap for casa. Can
for further Information. A w. Foster,
Augusta, Me. may 2Jd".
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26
ATTENTION

To the farm or city hoTeseeker, ] have
always On hand some good trades in nj e
farms, some all stocked; also nice modern
city homes either in Augusta or Hal,-
well. some good trades in cottage prop
erty, Isle of Springs or Lake Cphhcssee-
contee or Ocean Point. House lots On
beautiful place to build.
car service every ten minutes; all motor
boats and used cars. See me if YOU are
interested. T.. +. Rice Real Estate
Augusta. Office 22} Water ~.
Tel 106l-W. maYlIdlmO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26

HOUSE OF 6 ROOMS AND BATH,
hard wood floors, natural finish. electric
lights and telephone. A bargain if taken
at once. Is No. Belfast Ave. may26d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26
For Sale-Horses, Cattle, Etc.
BLACK HORSE, SIX YEARS OLD
Horses Nav p

May % l will have lead of Indiana horses
from to years old; this load is all
hardened up for work. taken right from
the plows from the farms where they We're
raised; they are the kind you will like, il
not You bring them back and get every
dollar you pay for them l don't want
you to keep my horses if they don't
please YOU; this Is an extra good load.
CHARLES +. TRASH. ia Main Ave.
Gardiner. Me. Tel 2S1-T mav22 1tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26

LOTS FO6 SaLE-CN J2iNSCNn
Cushman, Drew. and Pike SITS. Net the
Nttle punched city lots with barely room
Tor a house. but high SUBURBAN lots, each
Containing 6sou square feet. Near good
school and electric road. The public ser
vice OF city water. gas and e!eIt.tc isa,s
available for each lot. - n. io"Esenu'
Tafanhona sqs- y. feblldtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26
90 MEN FOR STATE ROAD WORK

f. ... 81. lrsW4. T. road between Gard n,r
!. $3.50. rl.t, ncHr Gardiner. Wage
p t-on anl board. Smith an
l.'..' mrN2id2t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26
NEW sEMI.BUNGALOW HOUSE

on lower State St, near car barn, well
built, with two piazzas, sleeping porch
concrete cellar with rollWay. al modern
conveniences, on large corner lot. Inquire
at 81 State ST. apr'outl
SMALL FARM NEAR CITY WITH
story and half house. rooms, and stable
connected; acres best Of land free from
rocks. $500 Easy terms If desired. H.
r. SAWYER Farm Agency, Augusta, Me,
e95 Water ST Tel. SOW may5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26
FARM FOR SALE IN WEST MT.

ernop Two acres of good land, enc
and cle-half story house, stable 20X&o
Forty rods from Echo lake: if taken at
once will include four tons hay hve
cords OF wood. s275. w. NJ. Brack.es ,
HeEJ.ield Me r. f. D. -. mch2AdIf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26

Az .l' f'.a .j'u desiring government
d. departmental. po,toni, e, RAJ.
r N Customs write for free par
'u J. G.. Leonard. former Civu
E>amincrl. kcncis bldg. WASH
may it1;e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26
" anted-MaIe Help

Al ROUND COOK. MALE or
tt.'', l'i Water 81. Boston cafe
may26d3t
YES. YOU CAN EASILY SELL Our
g''F' U- beautiful, outdoor Electro
r.~ !. az scores uf them. No camrs-
N11-'ur .nm.ss IONS 90 In G i
, 200 500 experience required ExrlIeiv.
n.' FIRE, samples. Flash;rc S.gn
N.U. Dl..IEo. may2;d1+
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TRAvELER-9EeINNER; AGE
Few MEN OVER Is YEARS OLD

n. ltr. commission and expense
q '"..' Oh right man. j f.. MCBradv
Z r.. tpfl1tG
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26
HOUSE OF 9 ROOMS AND BATH,
NTEE LAKE NEAR
40 ACRE FARM, 1 MILE FROM CITY

OF Augusta, near electro car station; %
acres in rields; wood and timber for homo
use. sDring water at mouse; story and
half house room. large stock barn and
hay barn Price right tor quick sale. Easy
terms if desired. II. b. Sawyer Farm
Agency, Augusta, Me-, $50 Water ST. lei:
S0l-W. HdSoutt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26
EARN s. 70 $40 A DAY GATHER
STENOCRAPAERS URGENTLY
MAN OF FORTY YEARS OR OVER.
BEFORE on BY MONDAY MORN

E'1r uau home Three to- ten dollars
d' Permanent write Pcpuud Nur-
t'r on Mrrideu conn. m3y2id3t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26

large lot. Well located and in good
neighborhood, good opportunity for home
or Investment. Apply to +. q. tarrlns-
ton, 2l9 Water street, Augusta, Me-
may5dtf
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-05-10
mo, S947)

with the endorsements thereon. as
same appears on file and Of record in
the Office of the State Corporation Com
mission.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the
State Corporation Commission of the
State Of New Mexico has caused this
certificate to be signed by its Chair
man and the seal Of said Commission,
to be affixed at the City Of Santa Fe
on this 9th day of April, A. D., 1917.
(Seal) Hugh II. Williams,
Attest: Chairman.
Edwin +. Coard, Clerk.
Certificate of Incorporation of the
Pearson Lumber Company
This is to certify that the under
signed do hereby associate themselves
into a corporation, under and by vir-
tue of the provisions of an Act of the
Legislature Of New Mexico, entitled
IAN Act to Regulate the Formation
and Government of Corporations for
Mining, Manufacturing, Industrial, and
other Pursuits" Acts of the Seth Leg
i~slative Assembly. 1905, Chapter 70,
being Chapter XIII of the Code of
1910 pI view MeNlcO, as amen0eu, ana
we do severally agree to take the num-
Der Of shares of capital stock set OPP
posite our respective names:
ARTICLE I
The corporate name Of said corpor-
alton is PEARSON LUMBER CON-
PANY."
ARTICLE II.
The location of the principal office
of the corporation is Tucumcari, Quay
county, New Mexico.
The name of the statutory agent
therein and in charge thereof, upon
whom process against the corporation
may be served, is Lee G. Pearson.
ARTICLE III.
The objects for which this corporation
is formed are to buy, sell, deal in and
trade, either at wholesale or retail,
lumber, timber, posts, all kinds of brick
stone, cement, lime, glass, hardware,
tile, wire, paints, decorations and all
other kinds of building materials not
hereinbefore specified and to acquire
by purchase or otherwise land and real
estate for the use and purposes Of said
corporation, to acquire, hold, lease, OPP
crate, and maintain lumber yards, lum-
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-05-10

accuracy and precision. He has per.
tons involving bones, on persons in
this and adjoining communities, and
as a surgeon skillful in diagnosis
and steady Of hand, they have words
only Of highest praise.
The now on Saturday night and
Sunday greatly revived the fainting
hearts Of our farmers, who had al
most despaired of receiving any mois-
ture for the spring crop. For sew
eral weeks, farm work has been al
most at a stand-still; grass was near
ly exhausted; stock thin, and local
prospects, anything but cheerful.
Wherever practicable, farmers had
prepared their soil for the seed, but
in some parts the soil vas so hard
that it could not be handled by the
plow. Conditions did not look ia
vorable. Such a snow as this, dared
not be hoped for. For two weeks,
periodic storms have threatened. the
skies darkened, and even a few ex-
asperating drops of rain have fallen
only to clear away in disappointment.
Our people are naturally loyal and
were DESTROYS Of responding gener-
ously to the Governors appeal for
a large harvest, but just how to pro-
pitiate Providence has been the thing
lately uppermost in their minds. To-
day every resident is wearing a hap
py smile and a determined agricul-
tural purpose.
o. w. Miller returned last week
from his trip to the western part Of
the state with Mr.. Taylor, Familiarity
known on the range as "Campstool"
Taylor, but whose real name the wri-
ter does not know.
James Perkins and j. d. Raven
der have been making extensive i'm
provements on their we'll machine, in
stalling a new shaft, bookings through
out, and like changes.