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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

The Ladies of Shenandoah Junction and
Dufields will hold Festival Oysters and
other good thing at Shenandoah Junction
on the -i,h and 18th of February, from I +.
NJ. to 10 z. NJ, each evening and at Duff
fields on the 9th and 9TH February from t
p NJ. to Top NJ. Come. all good people
and enjoy the good society and the good
things. and help Us build the Chapel at
Shenandoah Junction.
On behalf of the Ladies.
JNO. \. SCOTT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

Holdsteins Aromanna comes before the
,pblic mon its own merits. II is 4 positive
cure for Dyspepsia. Liver and Kidney us,
eases. sick Headache, Heartburn, ana al
Debility ofthe Stomach, Liver and kldne!s.
To convince the people that this remedy Is
no humbug the proprietor Is giving away
sample bottles free of charge. lou can
oct one at Geo. T. Lights, CharlcstGwn ana
If dealers throughout the County. Regular
size % and - cents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

Miss Rebccca Hickman, the oldest per
son in Shepherdstown, died last Thursday
night At the age of "a years, s months and
- DAYS. She leaves but one near surviving
relative, sister, Miss Lucretia Hickman
The deceased was daughter of Majof Hick-
man. Of the Revolutionary war, who was
an aide-de-camp to the famous Baron Dc
kalb.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

Senator McCormick's bill to vacate all
the places of judges of election and regis
trars in Virginia, has passed the Senate. 1t
will deprive the Mahonegan Governor of a
GOOD deal of election machinery upright
eously employed by him for parsizLn pur-
noses
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

ON Monday Of last week Hon. WIN. l.
Wilson introduced bills providing for the
payment Of war claims % the legal rcPresea-
utivcs of Lewis Washington, William NJ.
Morrison AMI the Lutheran church at Mar
tinsburg; also pensions to susan RAMSEY OF
Barbour. aul Joanna Kramer, of Preston
AMI a bin 20 pay certain HarP,r's Ferry ar
scual employees.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

The birthday anniversary Of Mr.. Charles
n. Mathui. Of Martinsburg, was celebrated
LAST week, and interest added to the occasion
b- the advent Of two tine boys. Lovely
cAlps-proul father
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07
Plain Facts
FROM THE LEADERS IN LOW PRICES.

The Great Reduction VIC
have made throughout oar en-
tire Stock ispositively a surprise
to all. We astonish the sight
seer with our Bargain Counter
and its Low Prices. we delight
the purchaser with prices that
Were never before SO low. We
afford all an opportunity to Sc
cure the newest and best at pri-
ces within their means. Also
our large stock of Overcoats,
Suits, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes,
Furnishing Goods, etc, TO be
sold at and below Cost on ac-
count Of making extensive al
terations in that department.
These plain facts we call toy'r
attention, and we respectfully
advise an early examination of
the Goods and Prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

The Tariff Bill introduced in Congress on
Monday by Hon. W. r. Morrison proposes
a general reduction nj 20 per cent. Coal,
Iron ore and Timber are among the articles
on the free list.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07
GATARRH

Apply by the finger into the nOstrils. II
will be absorbed cficctually cleansing the me-
sal passages Of catarrhal virus. causing healthy
sccretions. II allays Inflammation, protects The
membranal Innings of the head from addition
al cold; completely heals the sores and restores
the sense of taste and smell. Beneficial results
ure realized by few applications. A thorough
treatment will cure. Inequalcd for Cold in
the Head, Headache and Deafness or any kind
of Mucous membranal irritationS. Send for
circular BY mail, prepaid, soc a package.
stamps received. Sold BY wholesale and retail
druggists. ELl BROIHkKS.
August 9. 1ss3-ly. Oweeo, y. Y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

Mltoa b. Steele, merchant OF Stephens
CITY Frederick County, Virginia, died at
his residence. Sunday morning, OF cerebro
menin ,itis. aged b years. Mr.. Steele was
a highly-estecmed citizen, enjoying the con-
6lence ofthe community. lie was prom
iuent and active member of the NJ. t.
Church South.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

The farm Of Mr. d. T. Joae', : mile
north Of Lretowa, containing 255 acres has
been purchased by Mr. Ww. II. Karicofe Of
R,,kinyA1m, q, So per acre.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

5000 vorh Of Clothing on hand. The
,-..,- richest. rare. and cheapest collection of
t..',i. .,,- offered n thi> market. Betorcpur-
,l....r- book tLfaush our department
Respectfully, NV kNuN y Co.
S,ilcr Building ChEricstoNu, ". Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07
.W.FRREED.

In Martinsburg on the OH Of January, 1884,
bv the Rev. Il. d. Roller, Nm NJ. II0US-
WORTH and Miss BECCA LARGENT, both Of
Martinsburg.
In Martinsburg on the 2S.h of January, 1854,
by ilic Rev r. u Roller GEORGE WHITE
and Miss LUCINDA IGiRUT.
At Mcchanicstown, in this county, at the re
iicncc of the brides mother, January 10Th, Is
- lv Rev J. W. Mitchell, Mr.. SAMUEL h.
LEWiSto Miss MARY +. SMITH aud NJ.
MARCEtLES ARM; I .tONG TO Miss SARAH
J ~ It'll all of this county,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

Look at tie advertisement Of George II.
Haglcy and 90 and see for yourself what
bargains he offers. Clothing at Cost, All
other goods very low.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

The postofice at Annapolis, Nd, was
robbed on Monday morning of $1,000
money and stamps, among the latter 49,
600 two centers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

The horse Of Mt Benz Beavers slipped
n31a the ice AL fell u2ol him, spanning
an ankle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

The way to producsa smile on the face OF
q man. suffering with racklng cough, Is 90
make him a present of bottle OF DIR. BuiI :
Cough Svrup.-Just try it and YOU Will be
astoni,hed ~ the result.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

WE have just received another lot Of nice
w Dried Apples & Peaches. Canned goOdS
of all kinds Peaches, Pears, Apples tomatoes,
Corn, Peas. Beans, &c Bacon, HUNS, Should
crS and sides, also first class Dried Beef Just
received from Lynchburg nice line of Chew
ing Il Smoking Tobacco. FlOur& Meal always
on hand
MERCHANT 6LtCAs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

Mes-rs. Washington & Alexander prompt
" paid the loss BY the burning of Lee
Washing,on's dwelling.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

pr. Arnold, traveller, reader, author, actor
poet and >inger,-19own as the funniest
man"-wiu give one of his unique enter
tinmcnts "a, Charles Washington Halt
ia tn, placs next S1nrly night. 9,l IN
slant. Dr. Arnold i,a remarkably sweet
amer. --l1c Of hi, songs being worth the
ID mission Co., an his specialties are almost
iimiml,c. n, will be rem,m5'rel here
d. having Introduced When the Roses
Come Asain"-a ballad tha, Ia, for some Of
as very tender associations.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

Mr. r F Linn. 1886 Main street Wheel.
mo W Va. SAYS had dyspepsia and lei,
Browns Iron Bi;tcrs improve
my health.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

HAVE Just received prime article of Gin
| OF VI E;ilh pI-p,',s. Alsp haze the best
Cigars in town for Sc. Cigarettes and all SIND
kcrs Goods sold by GEO I. LIGHT.
WINDOW GLASS and Putty; Eurcka"
w Horse Powder, prepared and sold by,
GEO. T. LIGHT.
C,AMPHOR ICE, Vassalinc Camphor Ice,
X Pure VaSSaline for chappcd hands: EY
Flora. l.airdS Bloom of Youth, llaganS Mag
noia Balm, for the complexion, for sale by
GEO. T. LIGHT.
ASOLINE and Bcnzine by the pint and
VI Gallon all the popular linimentS. inclu-
ding kcndalls SPAWN Cure, for sale 10y
GEO. +. LIGHT.
(tLARK'S Pills, best in the market, TUFTS
y Pills. McIane's Pills, Schcnck Pills, Rad
ways Pills, Hoopcr's Pills; August Flower,
rcruna. Manalin SCOTS and Camms Elnul-
sion, Burnetts Cod Liver Oil, Fellows llypo-
phosphitc for sale 10y GEO. T. LIGHT.
CCHOOL Books sold at let prices, (Maury's
= Manuel, price $l.3j, Corncll'S Intermediate
81 90 Books not on hand will be ordered
Acceptance and Visiting Cards, Chrome lnvi-
t1;ion Cards; also the very latest Ragged Edge
PAPER Large stock Of Autograph Albums Just
received b. GEO. I. LIGHT.
October I, lSS3.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

The Good Templars meet regularly at
their Hall on Tuesday nights.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07
lONEISIEII BROTHERS.
ONE PRICE
CTOTHTERS AND TAILORS.
NO. WEST WASHINGTON STREET, HAGERSTOWN MD
possibly
c,fuurin O
Evcryart
buya luapa
ROCK-BOTTOH PRICES.

We not satisfied therefore hftan
buy tltcs
Merchant and Working Man
BuyiugC pfirCas
chcopwe max
Garments for Men
cost
Wes
MixlSu
Wool Bass
adOu hobby
al din ClHrn
Warranted Ftguarantr
ibec respectfully
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

Rev. T. b. shepherd immersed several
ncrsons At the Baptist Church last SUNDAY
morning.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

WE have the following fashionable colors
w in Note Paper. with Square Envelopes 10
SHIT Turquoise, silycr-Gray, Rose, Terra Cot
IA, Crushed Strawberry and Sea Shell. Also
Ragged Edge Note Paper
ATSQUITIT Il co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07
Pool and Billiard Table
For Sale.

I HAVE 4 Pool and Billiard Table, in good
j condition. which will sell cheap. Call OPP
pOsiie First National Bank and examine.
July ~. 'S3-tf J. b. BROWN, Agent
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

TRY the ready cooked Dat Meal, for sale by
c. ID. EBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07
Lumber, Shingles, Wood,
FOR S.fLE.

rI,IIE undersigned having purchased an ex-
tensive piece of Timber within p miles OF
Sh,pherdstown, will have for sale
100000 Feet of Oak Lumber
5000 Oak Shingles.
1000 Cords of Oak Wood,
on the ground or delivered upon good terms
LA6ORERS WANTED.
We want laborcrS TO cut the Wood and make
the Shinglns, which will be taken up and paid
for every Saturday. 49,.
Nov -. 'sj-sm.s Charlestown.
Shcp. Register copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

delicious BooKS.-Ben Hur, a tale of
IL the Christ, Prince Of the House of David,
Pecp of Da SerieS-4 vols, and \ Story Of the
Bible Book Department at
October Is. 50. AISQUITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

Circuit Court. Tuesday 18th February.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

Fred Douglas lcctured in IIagerstown
Tuesday, on John Brown.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

George L'c. colorcd, wl' clmmitteitojui
oa N,nlty. toawait the action ofthe grand
il-v. c1ar., with th,tS c'nuitte' a, the
store OF the Shenandoah Milling Company
i'm thi, place. For some time past articles
have be.a missed fron the store and only a
tow nights ago /, was discovered how access
&. the store room bal been effected, and
later information lcl O. the arrest OF the
person ulmel. AMI many articles from the
store were found at his lodgings.
Upon being arrested G,ory attempted to
escap. by raania-, AMI wls brought to
Lalt by a pistol shot from Mr.. sloan, of the
Ni,in. Commnys store, who was depu-
tzel o. assis, in making tho arrcst-the
laII takin- cl,c. iu tie ,high
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07
TO TIL: PUBLIC.
The undersigned proposes to continue the
.N0nMfdcfMr6 and Repair
of
WAGONS AND FLOWS

and other Turning implements upon Cash bass.
Himself an tpcrenccd ar,ifan, he will execute
work only i'm a substantial aud wOrknanllkc
manner. FOR CASH or COUNTRY produce. and
solicits a c,jntinhan.e Of the patronage ~ his
former customers and hopes to secure tie work
of many new ones.
Good work, promptly executed at liberal rates
assured
All indebted for work heretofore done will
please settle for the same promptly.
MARTIN l.. AVIS.
Dec %, 1883
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

SWEET POTATOES-fne quality, for sale
y by HENRY DUNN,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

NJAJOLICA Glass Ware. for SAFE by
vi G. d. EBY.
beautiful Lamps. for sale by
ID C. d. EBY.
(,UT Loaf, Granulated and Pulvcrized Sugar,
Y for sale by {. D. EBl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

The b. Is d. gives opportunity TO those
WHO would take Mr. Grecley's advice and
" Go West" A Specia. Train will leave
-uun,oa. Virginia, r.I B. and o. at A. NJ
--l,pag for Passengers at all Stations on
Harper, Ferry an Valley Branch, on Tues
DAYS. Feb. 10 AMI 18th Mlrch 4,h, 18th anr
21,h. April lst AMI S,h, with through Cars
tr Chicago and -. Louis connecting with
trains for all points in Ohio, lnliana and
tae great bcyoal For Passenger and
Freight Rates apply to AID Barr, Agent
Caar.es.owa: Z. b. Chlm5ers. Agent, Har-
i.rs Ferry; c. f. Duirsw, Passenger y
..a,. S.auatoa. Va; b +. Bond, Passenger
Agent. Baldwin House. lIagerstown.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

49, Benjamin TomiinSon, one OF the Old
.ul- ana readers oc THE FREE PREss. ON Tues
.er.4e,I zoo oar hands copies OF ti'is paper
.-a-eI more tlan G0y-two years ago. On the
I. PAGE os ONE Of them we find Miss Gould $
I--.t p1e,ie-i conccit-
ll. Frost looked forth. one still clear night
t.i l.-.iI Sow shall Doe out oi sight.
t.-.u.l th- valley AMI over Che height
Iu silence % TAX my way
. me- ,l on like thc clustering train,
H.a AMI tlc snow. the hail and the RAM
#....... RESP iu.i.h hustle and noise in vain
Bl, I'm be "a, busy a> they
t.I 4mIa-tl. H.m,aell uo,icc' we hnd the
.a-.a.a, oc the marriage ola daughter OF
Ia. William Wi-t. also of our venerable iriend
0.. So. Cl.s,aw and in the death lis' Is
-Hiele. ,he demise Of Cap,. James shirley
Co.,. e. B-lch, Esq- and " George WASH
-h-o,herofile Doctor Also OF Johh
-l4 .t Oh. sr+l comedian Of that
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-02-07

Jan. Il, 1870
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-08

the best, all things considered. Two
things it will be profitable to observe
in determining this question; First,
will your land produce the crop in pay
fng quantity? Second, will there like
ly be good demand for such crop or
crops? If your land is we'll adapted
and there is likely to be a good demand
for wheat, SOW wheat as your main
crop. If your lands are not in condiN
ton to grow wheat proftably, or the
prices are likely not topay, grow some>
thing that my be profitable. Farmers
are too apt to plant their crops without
considering how much net surplus they
will have at harvest and its value. 1t
is of as much Importance that the
farmer should study his business as the
merchant, mechanic, or tradesman.
The tradesman must keep well posted
as to supply and demand in order to be-
able to sell for profit. He should
buy such goods as there will be good
demand for and is likely to ad-
vance in value. So with the
farmer. He should grow such
crops as there will be a good demund
for and at prices that will pay the most
net profit. In this respect there has
been a wonderful improvement among
our farmers within the lat few years.
They are not only improving their
land, their stock, and their farm
buildings, but they are beginning to
study their business, and are learning
how and what to plant for profit.
There is still room for Improvement,
and we hope to see the tillers of the
soil among the most prosperous. If
the farmers will determine to study to
improve their lands, their stock and
their buildings, and will make good
roads, they cannot long be otherwise
than prosperous and happy. The road
question is one of no small Importance
to the farmer, and now is the time to
begin to prepare for the work of build
ing them, while they can get help in
the way Of donations and a general
taxation. Now is the time while you
can get help. You will never miss
the money it will cost you.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-08
WOODBURY..
Turnpikes and the Telephone.

WOODBURY., Tenn, March 4, 'S4.-
DR.. ]. B. Ritchey, Dear friend: l en-
close you copy Of letter that was
written to Capt. j. G. New, by the
Cumberland Telephone Co., which
speaks for itself.
Upon the basis Of this letter our peo-
pie have agreed to subscribe for enough
stock to build the line from Murfrees.
boro to this point, and hope your peo>
pie will subscribe enough to continue
the line to McMinnville. We shall
send man down to Nashville in a
short time to investigate the facts, and
see whether the stock is paying the
dividends noted in the letter. If your
people should agree to take-saY So, 900
stock-it would be well enough that
your people should send some one down
also, to investigate the facts with the
representative from Cannon. The stock
will be a good investment if the facts
are as stated in the letter.
l shall prepare charter for a turn.
pike in a few days, for chartering a
company to build three turnpikes from
Woodbury., one in the direction of Nc.
Minnville, one toward Short Mountain
and one toward Manchester. 1t is not
contemplated building more than FIVE
miles on the McMinnville road at pres
ent, but if your people would build to
the county line, the gentlemen here
would, no doubt, extend the road at
Eos F
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-08

y In another column will be found
card from r. A. Campbell, Secretary
of the State Prohibition Executive
Committee, which explains itself. The
committee asks for an expression from
every friend to the cause, and to def
nitely ascertain the sentiments of all,
it is important that all should write.
We think the calling of a convention
to nominate any candidate, to bolster
up any party, to formulate any politi-
cal faction, or in fact, to take any po-
litical action whatever, would be un-
wise. If the prohibition cause is not
strong enough to stand upon its own
merits, it can certainly gain no strength
by sucking at either side of the politi-
cal breast. Better nurse it in the lap
of the people and feed it on the pap Of
public opinion awhile longer, rather
than consign it to an unnatural mother
whose milk will poison every drop of
blood in its veins. A convention or
mass>meeting for consultation as to the
best ways and means for forwarding
the cause of prohibition, would no
doubt prove beneficial, but if such a
convention is held it must be a prohibi-
ton convention, with no other aim and
object but the fuItherance of the pro-
hibition cause. Any political action
on the part of such a convention will
sound the death knell of prohibition in
Tennessee.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-08
DON'T GIVE IT UP.

The Chicago Tribune says: "With
many people one failure is enough to
convince them that all further efforts
in given direction will be hopeless;
yet the world is full of examples show
ing that most great successes have been
the outc0ming of repeated failures.
The making of sorghum sugar is a
practical and profitable operation, but
its failure has been predicted again and
again" May it not be SO with crops.
Last year the Irish potato crop in
Tennessee was a failure, so far as
profits were concerned, but the crop
itself was very large and fine. 1t
demonstrated the fact that we can
grow as fine potatoes in this as any
other State, and, if we do no more, we
can grow our own potatoes both for
eating and seed as fine as any other
country. By planting the second crop
we can have not only the very best of
seed, but fine quality for eating pur-
poses. We advise every farmer to
plant plenty potatoes for home use and
few to spare, both of the first and
second crops, so that we may not
again have TO bring our seed potatoes
from other States. There are many
families, not farmers, who buy their
potatoes Tor seed and eating, and we
hope to supply such in the future from
our home productions. We can make
not only our potato seed Of the best
by planting second crop, but many
other field and garden seeds can be
made at home. If we would take a
little more care in this respect we
would have fewer failures in crops of
every kind. If farmers would Sc
lect and put away for seed the best ears
of corn, the best of his wheat, oats,
barley, and garden vegetables, we
would hear much less complaint of bad
stands and poor crops. The question
of farm and garden seed isof too much
Importance to the farmer to be pur~
chased and used promiscously without
some assurance of their being of good
quality. When we grow our own seed
of good quality and properly care for
them, we can rely on them for other
crops. We are entirely too careless in
the matter of selecting our seeds, es~
pecially our garden seeds. The coun-
try is full of garden seeds. Almost
every other store has somebody's seeds
for sale, generally on commission. No
one can tell how old these seeds are.
They may be good or they may not.
The purchaser asks no questions. He
! buys and plants them and too often
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-08

they fail to terminate. With little
care and attention we may not only
save our field and garden seeds of the
purest and best, but save an immense
amount of money sent out of the state
every year for seeds, not always relia-
BILE. 1t is to be hoped that our farm
will give the seed question serious
thought and, as far as possible, save
their own seed of the best quality this
year. They can and will End it to
their interest to do so.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-08
JAMES A. JONES.
CUMBERLAND TELEPHONE AND !
TELEGRAPH COMPANY, Nash
vile. Tennessee. Feb. %. "a.

OOmDEtNLhNO lELEPdONE AND !
TELEGRAPH COMPANY, Nash
vile, Tennessee, Feb. %, '84.
John c. New, Esq, Woodbury., Tenn;
Your letter and accompanying petit
ton, sent to Maj. Sparks, has been
handed to me. In reply l can only
say that this company has no funds
with whichsI am authorized to con-
struct new lines outside of exchanges,
but that the board of directors have
authorized me to issue treasury stock
at par to those parties living along any
proposed line that is thought to prove
profitable, the proceeds of which will
be used for building and maintaining
said line. If your people will sub
scribe for our capital stock at par at
the rate of about one share of stock
for each mile of line, we will at once
build the line, furnish the necessary
instruments and keep them in repair.
1t is a rule with us to use our, earn
ings for dividends only, and all extern
sion for development must be met by
the sale of treasury stock. Thisinsures
us a regular quarterly dividend bearing
stock, and one that has proved, so far,
to be a good Investment, and which
we are confident will continue to im>
prove. We cannot buy any Of our
stock anywhere for par today, there
being none on the market at any price,
and we who are acquainted with the
business firmly believe it will be worth
1925 per share of 500 by another
year. We are earning now nine per
cent on our capital and are paying two
percent quarterly dividends, which will
be increased as we increase our earn
ings. Our company includes the ex,
changes and adjacent territory about
Evansville, Ind, Memphis and Nash.
vile, besides the entire state west of
the hills this side OF the Cincinnati
Southern railroad.
If your people are in earnest and
will send representative here, we will
show them evidences that will convince
them of the truth of the above opera
tons. Very truly,
E. I. BAKER,
Sec'y. and Treas.