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eral insurance companies.

efal insurance companies.
One of the first of the more recent con.
flagrations was the burning of Portland.
Me-, July 4. 1866. The fire was caused
by boy throwing a firecracker into a
cooper's shop for the avowed purpose of
soaring the workmen. In this respect
the act was an unparalleled success, the
damage being about $40, ,000, 900.
The Chicago fire, October 8, 1871, was
one of the largest in all history, devastat
ing an area of three and one-half square
miles and causing loss of about $780,
O00, 900, on which insurance was paid to
the amount of about 800, ,000, 900. Two
hundred and fifty lives We're reported lost
in this fire.
Thirteen months later to day Boston
was visited by fire which extended over
an area of 65 acres, burning the best mer-
camille buildings in the city and causing
a damage of $75, ,000, 900, ON which there
was an insurance of over $65, 600, 900. -
IScientific American,
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BITS OF INFORMATION.
st. Louis has % railroads.

st. Louis has % railroads.
Canada has 5,250, 900 people.
On July the earth is further away
from the sun than at any other time.
The pay of a private in an infantry
regiment during the Revolutionary period
was $50 year.
Philadelphia has more theaters in pro-
portion to the population than any other
city in the country.
Louisiana, Mississippi, and South
Carolina are the only States having more
negro than white population.
Easter Sunday of 1892 will be on April
II. 1t will come on March 25 in 1894, or
four days earlier than it did this year.
The sewing machine is only 45 years
old matches have been in common use
since 1929, and Americas first street car
line dates from 1926.
There are, by the census returns,
$4,000 more men than women on the
Pacific Coast, and 10000 more women in
Massachusetts, than men.
The salary of the United States ann
bassadors to England, France, Germany,
and Russia is ST. 800 year, and to Italy,
Austria and Spain 1000.
Professor Lavasseur, two or three years
ago, in his figures for the International
Statistical Institute estimated the worlds
inhabitants at 1 ,483, ,000,0 900.
An oak tree felled in Branch county,
Mich, the other day measured five feet
in diameter and, according to the rings
on the stump, was 496 years old.
The largest Christian church in the
world in floor area is not ST. Peters, in
Rome, but the Cathedral of Cordova,
built originally as Moslem mosque.
1t is figured that on the shipment of
$1,000,000 worth of gold coin in an At
lantic voyage there is lost by simple
rubbing something between 81 900 and
$1,000.
1t is believed that there was no per-
manent structure for use as a theater
built tearlier than the theater of Dionysius,
which was erected by the Athenians
about the year 500 B. G.
In January, 1777, 800 in silver was
worth $105 in Continental currency; in
January, 1778, it was worth 1895; in
January, 1879, $742; in January, 1850,
1884 in January, 1881, 81, 400.
The study of the human body was dill
gently prosecuted by Aristotle $50 years
before Christ, and so years later vivisec-
ton was practiced on living criminals by
Erasistratus and Helophilus, who also
dissected the bodies of the dead.
Revolutionary widows were first pen
stoned by act of July A, 1885. There are
about 80 Revolutionary widows" but
there are few sons of Revolutionary vet
Grams. Hamilton Fish is one; of course
there are others.--[New York Sun.
Illinois is derived from the Algon-
quin word @Inini, I" which the French
pronounced @Illini 1t signified "the
men perfect and accomplished, with the
implication that other aborigines We're
beasts. The suffix aois" is French and
denotes tribe.
Pensions were paid to Revolutionary
soldiers under the act of the Continental
Congress of August 26, 1776; from June
2, 1856, to September 30, 1889, the States
paid the pensions. Since the last date
the United States has paid them. PEN
sions were paid only to men who had re-
ceived known wounds" privates re-
ceived not more than s. month. Later
acts increased this rate to s. month,
and to full pay.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-05-21

Nervous Passenger Ito mother of howl
ing imp in parlor carr Madam, is there
anything any of us can do toto pacify
your little boyl
Fond Mother (of spoiled child d)-Oh,
thank you, yes; you are very kind. You
see, the dear little fellow wants to throw
his lunch at the passengers, and l was
afraid they wouldn't like it. Just stand
where you are, please. Now stop crying,
my pet. This kind gentleman wants you
to play with him. New York Weekly.
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why Pay Rent.

The Granite State Provident Associa-
tion, has loaned out in this city to this
date, over three times as much money as
has been paid by its share holders. Every
loan that has been applied for has been
made. There has been large increase
in the business during the month just
past, and there was added to the assets
of the association over So, 900 in twenty
eight days This shows that the plan and
the manner the Association is conduct
ing its business is meeting with popular
favor thought the country. Although it
has been very duh for the past month,
haye added large number of shares TO
those already subscribed. of good sub
stantial citizens, showing that the Asso-
citation IL also growing in favor In this
city, as the increase In its business will
attest. II. G. ELLIOTT, agent.
Cor Church Circle and West SITS.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-05-21
ANNAPOLIS MD, THURSDAY EVENING. MAY 81. 1891.


night,
Come with thy calm. AdOwn the shallow
day.
Whose splend0n hid the vaster world
away.
wandered on this little plot of light.
A dreamer among dreamers. Yelled or bright.
Whether the gold shower rooted me or the
gray,
strove and fretted at life's feverish play.
And dreamed until the dream seemed infinite.
Bat now the gateway Of the all unbars
The passions and the cares that beat so
shrill.
The giants Of this petty world. disband
On the great threshold of the night
stand,
Once more soul self-cognfzant and still.
Among the wheeling multitude OF stars.
-LArchibald Lampman. In Scribner.
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II Was Granted.

A citizen of Brush street was called TO
mis- door at 10 o'clock the other evening
oy stranger, who inquired:
lis your name --?"
@Yes, SIR
@You were down In the Buhl Block
rhis forenoonl"
II was.
~In coming down stairs you ran against
O manf"
Il remember now that such thing
happened"
"Weil, am the man."
aYes.
you begged my pardon"
@Very likely"
sIwas somewhat confused and did not
reply. have now called to say that you
were perfectly excusable, and that my
pardon is granted.
-You-you -"
Perfectly excusable--don't mention
ft--good night"
And he stalked off In the darkness,
leaving the householder too mad to even
nip and tear Detroit Free Press.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-05-21

Heart disease is by far the most fire.
auent cause of sudden death, which in
three out Of four cases is unsuspected.
The symptoms are not generally under
stood. These are: habit Of lying on the
right side, short breath, pain or distress
in side. back or shoulder, irregular pulse
asthma, weak and hungry spells, wind In
stomach, swelling of ankles or dropsy,
oppression, dry cough and smothering.
DR. Miles illustrated book on Heart
Disease, free at the City Drug Store who
sell and GUARANTEES DIR. Miles unequaied
New Heart Cure, and his Restorative
Nervine, which cures nervousness, head
ache. sleeplessness, effects of drinking,
etc. II contains no opiates.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-05-21

@How many visitors do you have day
on an average?" asked a lady of the Gus
todian at public resort. Amt no av-
erage, he replied. Some days there's
more and some less.
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$ II r A U . 81
Retail Liquors Al Waslsssl. Prices.
WE CARRY THE LARGEST STOCK OF
AU Kinds Imported and Domestic
Fine Wines and LIQUORS.


Come and convince yourself before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
1--WE import and receive all our goods
direct. All our WHISTLES come direct
from United States Bonded Warehouses.
We are known to sell the best 81. 90 Whis-
key in the market, and are able at pres
ent to offer better article than ever be-
fore purchased for the money. We are
the only place in the city where yeu can get
ALL KINDS OF CoRDIALs.
We believe In large sales and small prof
its. Special attention paid to all city and
country orders. Give us a call and be
convinced,
N. B.-Families supplied with Bottled
Beer at short notice, at
STRAUSS7S
dec51y 10 Market Space
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ELECTRIC BELLS.

Annunciators, Burglar Alarms, Electric
BELLS, Bronze, Nickle and Wood Pushes, Door
and Window Springs, Electric Mattings, Door
Pulls and Attachments, Magnetic Bells, Buz-
sers, Batteries (all kind) Foot Pushes, Pear
Pushes, Desk Pushes, and all Supplies for
Electric Bell Work, furnished on short notice;
work guaranteed to give satisfaction. Can
give good reference, Samples can be seen at
|77 MARYLAND Ave.
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For the shesifalty,

l hereby announce myself candidate
for the SHERIFFALTY, of Anne Arun-
del County, Second district, subject to
the decision of the Democratic County
Convention.
52 THOS. ]. LINTHICUM.
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The New STORE On Frnncis Street, one
room 10 rear, formcris occupied BY VIM. At
we'll Apply - JULIAN BREWER, NARY
land avenue.
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WANTS. FOR SALE, &c.

We Will Insert I'm this column advertiae.
m@nts OF Wants, For Ront, For Sale, Lost,
Wound, &C., not exceeding four lines. ONE
WEEK. or less for 2B Cents.
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WANTED.-A SINGLE SCULL
w SHELL; mutt be in prime condition.
Address with lowest price, "Ariel," CAPITAL
ounce. I5w
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EOR SALE CHEAP. "A BABY CAR
BIAGE. in good order. Apply at No
~ Main street. 613
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VIM. R. SHIELDS,
Barber d Har Dresser
Cor. state circle and Oornhiiiss

Particular attention paid to Shaving, Hair
Cutting, Shampooing, Hair Dyeing, &c. Also
Razors set and guaranteed to give satisfaction
|or no charge. Cleanliness a speciality in this
shop. Give me trial
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Go to Feldmeyer Bros. for Paper
Wrapper Cigarettes.
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FOR SALE.

A light running DAYTON, in perfect order.
2 or Seats. Cost $l25 90 Will sell at
great reduction. Can be seen at the Transfer
Stables. 81 =
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TOR SALE OR RENT--A TWELVE
room house situated on Market Street.
furnished. Apply to A. j. Stinchcomb 10
Green street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-05-21

ENOR SALE-FINE DRIVING and RIDING
a. MARE. Kind and gentle, suitable for
lady. Apply to Il. Mex. DAVIS, SO Main
Street, Annapolis. a27
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|taAi FOR SALE 4i
TWO.StOry Dwelling & Store

Situated on the corner of Prince George and
East Streets, with front of 27 feet and 3
foot alley running back 6s feet to large paved
yard aud Two Srory STABLE adjoining an
|nlley. The House contains 8 large Rooms
with a Store and Ware room, and a large hall
|on nrst and second floors. For further parti
|culars apply 20, or address the EVENING Carl
PAT Office. dl s
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TOR RENT.-TWO TWO STORY
- 4 ROOM FRAME HOUSES on Clay
street extended; Splendid water. Rent
ana Clay streets. 4242w
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ATANTED-All persons who Cook and
Wv Bake 20 send for the best Cooking
Stove In the World. Price $1,000. SIS O0.
$40 90. Terms, 10 per cent. discount cash
with order. or one-half with order. balance at
90 days.
ALFRED COLES.
70 $40 Myrtle Ave. Brooklyn, NJ,
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M WANTED-A bright, intelligent Boy
w to learn the printing business Apply
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For Sale-very Cheap.

CHESTNUT, LOCUST AND CEDAR
POSTS, any size desired Also. Pound
Net poles. Piles and House frame tim
Der, sold and delivered at the lowest fig.
ures for cash, or on satisfactory notes.
Apply to or address
nj. L. CRANE, Eastport, p. o.
2-16 A. A. County, Md.
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At my Saw -MiIl. near Back Creek Bridge
all kinds Of SAWED WOOD. for stove and
general use, BY the Load or Cord. Delivered
free to any part Of Annapolis City Cali on
Or address n L. CRANE.
ms Eastport, A. Al. County, Nd
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FOR SALE.

new TRIPLE BUCKBOARD ard DU.
PLEX PLEASURE WAGON. Cheap.
W. II. FELDMEYER,
80 Carroll Street. Annapolia
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Handsome Phaeton for sale

Il is the easiest riding Carriage made In
good order, and viii be sold cheap Apply at
B. G. MARTINS Livery stable, West Street.
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Fine Mich COW fer saIe.

MARY ELLEN HOWARD, Taay's
Nurse. would inform the public and her
friends, that she has removed from Marked
Street to No. 45 CHARLES STREET. MIA
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-16
Selected Thoughts.

Hope is the cordial of the human
heart.-Fhicago Standard.
The man who Overcomes himself
disappolnts himself.
Devotedness is all that is the
grandest and most sublime in human
life: 1T is, SO to speak, the Divine
side OF our humanity.-P. Felix.
The seeming shipwrecks we meet
with in the voyage of life often
prove the very things which best
speed our course to the heaven
where We would be.-New York
Observer.
1t is one thing to praise the beat
titudes; it is another thing to prac.
tlce. their spirit. Any one can do
the former; it requires grace to
succeed in the latter.-United
Presbyterian.
He is fool who hopes that our
reason will follow to their conclu-
sions the mysterious ways of Him
who is one being in three persons.
Know, then, how to restrain thyself,
0 man, when thou desirest to cues.
ton The things OF God.-Dante.
The peace Of God IS rich in it's
blessings. 1t tells us that our sins
are forgiven and that we are walk.
ing in His commandments. His
peace is essential to enjoyment and
progress in the Christian life. Only
as we possess it can We use the
Divine word with profit. As Mr..
Spurgeon says: "Pat sheep IN good
pasture and they cannot thrive if
constantly driven about by Dogs
Christian Inquirer.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-16

y eHr0tgfc Persons
And those troubled with nervousness resulting
from care or overwork viii be relieved by taking
BrOaOn's Iron BittcrS. Genuine
has trade mark and crossed red lines on wrapper.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-16
0beying Orders.
Youths Companion.)

youths Companion.)
Gbittenden tells an apcedote ID
! his "RecollectIons Of President
! Lincoln" which illustrate, how
ready the President was to obey
orders. Mr.. Chittenden had gone
ont to Fort Stevens, anticipating
an attack on Washington from the
confederate forces under General
Early. As he entered the fort he
was surprised to find there Pres
ident Lincoln and Secretary Stan
| ton.
A young Colonel of artillery, the
officer of the day, was IN great
distress because the President
would expose himself. He had
warned Mr.. Lincoln that the Cons
federate sharpshoolers had recOniz~
ed and were firing at him, and a
soldier near him had just fallen
with a broken thigh. The officer
asked Mr.. Chittenden's advice,
saying that the President was III
great danger.
"Wbat would you do with me
under similar circumstances"
asked Mr.. Chittenden.
Il would civillv ask you to take
position where you were not ex-
posed"
"And if refused to obey?'
~ would send sergeant and a
file OF men, and make you obey"
"Then treat the President Just
as you would me or any civilian"
~ dare not. He is my Superior
Officer; l have taken an oath to
obey his orders"
ale has gwen sou no orders.
Follow my advice and you will not
regret it..
II WILL" said the officer. III may
as well die for one thing as another.
IF lie were shot l should hold myself
responsible.
He walked to where the Presi-
dent stood. "Mr. PRESIDENT" be
said "you are standing within range
of five hundred rifles. Please come
down to safer place. If you do
not, it will be my duty to call file
of men and make you"
"And you would do right. my
boy" said the President, coming
down at once. "YOu are in com.
mand of this tort. l should be the
last man to set an example of DISC
bedience"
The President was conducted to
a place where the view was less
extended, but where there was
almost no exposure.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-16
that have money to SPEND can afford
= Orr greatest drawback is that

that have money to spend can afford
if Our greatest drawback Is that
ue live too fast. There are always
-U0 ends TO n procession, aud We
-annnt Al, head It The cry Is
filming does moi pay; farming pay
better than trying TO INITIATE some
rich capitalist. The idea has De-
come prevalent that we might as
we'll be out of the world as out OF
the fashion. This rule may apply
to the society man who spends his
money at fashionable watering
nlaces IN summer and in Washing
ton during the winter. But 1t Is
ruin to the farmer of small means,
Worst of all, We patronizt too many
humbugs, and are made victims OF
sharpers whose only aim is to live
without work. Too many OF US are
anxious to get something for moth.
ing. 1t requires economy, patience,
perseverance, and toll to make the
tarm pay. But If We devote one-half
our time to politics and divide the
other half between work on the
farm and trying to get suddenly
rich by questionable methods, then
Alarming won't pay"
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-16
Guaranteed Cure for La Grippe

We authorize our advertised drug.
gists to sell you DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. Coughs
and Colds, upon this condition. If
you are afflicted with La Grippe
and will use this remedy according
to directions, giving it fair trial,
and experience no benef+, you may
return the bottle and have your
money refunded, ne make this
offer, because Of the wonderful sue
cess of DR.. Kings New Discovery
during last seasons epidemic. Have
heard of no case in which it failed
Try 1t. Trial bottles free at E. T.
Whitehead & Cos Drug Store.
Large SIZE SOC. and $l.O0.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-16


klnson Re-
Kton7 a
m. don !. II.
at a
otland Nkl00 1reenvLc 40 325
Taboro RI
m )p.ul,
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WILLIAMSON
NC, ll2O a.
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a. n n. G.. a. III.
Nashville Branch leaves ROCKY Mount Nash
Hope l5 Returning
Nashville 1875 Rocky Mount IL daily except sunday -
$40
m, a
a. Northbound
No except
Wilson, Gldboro and MaSn99
" -" ~ ' f. DIVINE,
J. r. KENLY, General Sup
Sup't Trans. l. NJ EMERSON, Gent Passenger Agent
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-16
Good looks.

Good looks are more than skin
deep, depending upon a healthy con.
dition of all the vital organs. If the
Liver be inactive, you have a Bilious
Look, if your stomach be disorded
you have a Dyspeptic Look and il
your Kidneys be affected you have
a Punched Look. Secure good health
and you will have good looks. E.
lectric Bittcrs is the great Alternative
and Tohic acts directly on these
vital organs. Cures pinples Blotch-
es. Boiis and gives a good complex
ion. Sold at e. L. Whitehead &
Co.'S Drugstore. SOC. per bottle.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-16
and Economy

slnalI Earlas. Educ alton
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-16
Monkeys as Coin Testers.

The Washington Post Publishes
the following: at is said that the
great apes of Siam are in request
among the Siamese merch ints as
cashiers IN their counting houses
Vast quantities of base coins are
known to be in circulation in Siam
and, according to advices from that
scorcned up little Oriental kingdom,
no living human can discriminate
between the good and bad coinage
with as much accuracy as these
apes. These monkey cashiers
possess the faculty of distinguish
ing the rude Siamese counterteits
in such extraordinary degree that
no trained banker can compete with
them in their unique avocation
In plying bis trade the ape cashier
meditdtlvely puts each coin p.e>
sented to him IN his mouth and
tests it with grave deIlberation
From two to five seconds is all the
time this intelligent animal re-
quires in making up his decision.
If the coin is all right 1t Is carefully
deposited in theproper receptacle;
If base it is thrown violently to the
floor, while the coin tester makes
known his displeasure at being
presented with the counterfeit by
giving vent to much angry chat.
tering."
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-16
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An Old physician, retired from pract-
ice, having had placed in his hands by
an East IEda missionary the formula
Of a similar vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure of consumpt-
ion, Bronchitis. Catarrh, Asthma and
all throat and Lung Affections, also pos
tive aud radical cure for Nervous De-
bility and all Nervous Complaints,
after having tested its wonderful curative
powers III thousands OF cases, has felt 1T
his duty to make 1t known to his suf>
fe1ing fellows Acuated by this motive
and desire to relieve human suffering
| will send free of charge, to all who
desire it, this recipe, in German, French
or English, with full directions for
preparing and using, Sent by mail by
addressing with stamp, naming this
paper ". A. MOVES. $50 Po,oers' Block
Rochester.N I. 3-91.ly
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-16
THE FARM.

SAME THINGS WORTH A
PAaMRR'S iTTENTI0N
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-16
rnR0VERFIFTY YEAR,

Mrs, WINDOWS SOOTHING SYRUP has
been used for over fifty years By millions
of mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. 1t sOOtnes
the child, sottens the gums, allays
all pain, cures wind collie. and is
the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer ms
mediately. Sold by Druggists in every
part of the world. Twenty-Five cents a
bottle. Be Sure and ask for MRS. Win
lows Soothing Syrup. land take no other
kind. 10 % ~.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-16
The South.
On. Y. Journalist.

IN. Y. Journalist.)
Tee South is a field for new men
with new ideas, and new energy.
Some Pretty lively boomers have all
ady drifted IN that direction, hut
there is room for more. The man Tho
GOES South and grows up with the
country has far better climate and
as great 40 opportunity as in the
WeS!. He has another advantage
he is no. going to new country.
He will fl I'd men financially solid !;
men Of ability and culture; men who
make warm friends and generous
RIVALS. lie will find the cllmat.
delightful, living very cheap, and
business of all kinds on the boom.
He will be among people who, If he
is gentleman, he will find to be
courteous, hospitable and arprecia>
alive beyond nything he ever ex-
perienced IN the North. With It's
natural advantages, it will one day,
and that before long. become one OF
the richest and most prosperous
sections Of the United States.
Those who go early and avoid the
rush will! be the first to share in the
prosperity"