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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16
River News.

The Nisbet showed herself at
our landing for few minutes Sun
day. Being late she turned back
here so that she would be nearer
her proper time this week.
The Sheffield passed up Satur-
day and down Sunday from Cairo.
1t was her first trip in this river
since last October and the familiar
faces of Capt. Todd, Clerks Baker
and Mitchell were welcome
visitors.
The A. w. Willis was here last
week and took away two barges
loaded with ties.
The river here is several feet
higher than it was last week.
The st. Louis boats are now
running all right to Cairo and mer.
chants buying goods in st. Louis
can have them shipped through
without delay.
Shippers are all glad to see tho
Nisbet back in the Evansvill trade.
The Ohio is very high, and still
rising.
The Clyde was on better time
this week and will be on still
better time next week.
We expect to be able to report
the opening of navigation to
st. Louis next week.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16
LITERARY NOTES.

However much one may have differed POI
litically from Mr.. Blaine, he cannot fail to be
interested in the striking personality Of the
man, personality which possesses a phenom-
enaly intense and universal interest for the
people at large, quite independent OF any i'm
mediate connection with the questions Of the
day. The February Cosmopolitan presents Il
careful review Of Mr. Blaine's characteristics
as a man and statesman, prepared by Mr.. T..
c. Crawford, and illustrated by numerous
sketches of his home, and famous cartoons
apropos Of striking phases of his political
cereer Curiously enough, this is found side
by side with General Badeau's sketch Of ord
Beacons6eld. Badeau, when Secretary of
Legation, was acquainted with Dsraeli, and
the alternately bizarre and magnificent polit-
ical figure cut by this extraordinary man is
described in most readable manner. The
second article in the series of Great Railway
Systems of the United States" also appears in
this number, the Atchison, Topeka & Santa
Fe, with its more than ten thousand miles of
track is being treated. Few people not living
on the line Of this road have any conception
OF its marvellous Importance, a deliShtful
Japenese story, "Toki Murata," and a jcu d
esprit entitled "June 1895" from the pen of
Julian Hawthorne, are unusually entertaining;
the flying machine has never given opportu-
nifty fol wittier, and at the same time moro
valuable speculation than Mr.. HawthOrn's
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16
Valentine Celebration.

Two hearts, that were on some
former st. Valentines day, pierced
by Cupid's dart, were made one
on Tuesday morning, Feb. IA.
AT the residence of the BRIDES
parents, Miss Mamie Williams
and Mr.. L. H. Seaman, were uni
ted in marriage by Rev. l.. r. Amis.
The attendants were Miss Maude
Broyles and Mr.. a. j. Williams,
Miss Jennie Broyles and Mr.. Chas.
w. Williams.
The winsome young bride never
looked fairer than on this, her
wedding day, gowned as she was
in a travelling suit of navy-blue
Empress cloth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seaman left imme.
diatoly after the ceremony for
Florida and southern points.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16
THE FORK.

Nearly every child in the Fork
is having whooping cough and it is
giving the people much trouble.
Mr.. Harrison is very low with
lung trouble and old age.
G. w. Seaton, Jr,, and Miss Sal
lie Perdew were married the 9th
by Esq. Paulk.
L. A. Laccfield and L. NJ. Per
dew both have pneumonia.
Rev. G. w. Robertson willpreacll
at Oak Grove the 3rd Sunday.
jim Miller has moved to j. f.
McDougaPs farm. CRABTREE.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16
The Best Record Yet.

The Savannah Station, Tennes.
see Conference, Rev. L. r.. Amis,
pastor, is entitled to great praise.
Within three months after the
close of the Conference session,
it has paid the full missionary as,
sessment of 1874 for the current
year. In addition to this, it has
paid a subscription of s25 on the
missionary debt, and now it sends
for good measure the sum of $32.-
10, collected for the same purpose
during the Week of Prayer and
Self-denial. All told it gives $101,-
10. This is capital showing from
a station that is able to pay it's
pastor only about $500, and it is
as creditable to the pastor as to
the people.-Ohristian Advocate.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16
$500 Reward

This amount the Lemon Chem
ical Co. proposes to pay to any
one who will prove that any one
of the testimonials concerning the
wonderful effects of Lemon Chill
Tonic are not genuine. Anyone
can write tlattering letters aud
sign fictitious names, but "Lemon
Chill Tonic" stands at the head as
u Blood Purifier, a general tonic
and appetizer. Lemon Chill Ton
ic is as pleasant as lemonade and
as large as the regular dollar size.
Ask for Lemon Chill Tonic and
insist on getting what you ask for
Take no substitute, but get a bot
tie and you will thank this paper
for drawing your attention to its
merits. Price SOC. For sale and
guaranteed by j. X. Barlow.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16
Perpetual Motion.

During the discussion of the
United States Banking bill in Con
gress, some time in 1885 or 1886,
John Randolph, Of Roanoke, who
was opposed to the passage of the
bill, which was intended to estab-
lish a United States bank, said
that he had discovered perpetual
motion, and that it was very simple,
being the fact that
"Paper makes money,
Money makes banks,
Banks make poverty,
Poverty makes rags,
Rags make paper,
Paper makes money,
Money makes banks"
and so Oh for ever and ever.-At-
lanta Constitution.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16
NIXON.

Mr.. j. ID. lowers who has been
attending school at Ada, Ohio, for
two years past, was in our midst
last week, visiting his brother.
Rev. Mr.. Freeman, q Baptist
minister of Maury, county, preach.
ed at Bethel Sunday
Mr.. Tony Lamb, and Miss Della
McClain, were married Sunday at
Q, o'clock a. m. Rev. II. NJ. Reed
officiating.
Miss Maggie Martin has been
sick about three months; but was
able to attend the wedding Sunday.
Miss Fannie Lony was the guest
of Miss Mollie Reed Sunday.
j. G. Martin has moved his
goods to his new house.
Mrs. NJ. i. Davis, visited Mrs. j.
G. Martin Sunday. JUMBO.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16
Merit Wins.

We desire to say to our citizens,
that, tor years we have been sell.
Ing DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, Bpcklen's Arnica Salve
end Electric Bitters, and have
Aover handled remedies that sell
o. we'll, or that have given such
universal satisfaction. We do not
hesitate to guarantee them every
time, and we stand ready t. re-
fund the purchase price if satisfac-
tory results do not follow their
use. These remedies have won
their great popularity purely on
their merits j. X. Barlow, Drug.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16
HAMBURG.

Lutte Hoover is in school at
Savannah.
Green Wood succeeded in kill
ing the wolf that has given us so
much trouble. He weighed 1870
pounds.
Chas. L. Wood one of our noted
citizens, died of pneumonia the
End inst. BUSTER.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16
The February American Queen.

a list Of well-known names appear on the
cover Of The American Queen for February
Mrs. Annie }esant, the high priestcss Of SIS
oteric Buddhism" now that Madame Blavat-
sky is dead contributes an article which she
calls ~ Rough Outline of'rheosophy' Mr.
K. L. Garner, Of "Smisn Speech" fame, tells
us what he thinks of :" in the Orang and His
Cousins" and Madame Albln, tie American
songstress So much in favor with Qaeen Vic.
toria, relate her irst C,ccnss' n addition
to these interesting alticl,, Tao namher CON
tains brgh! stories. another insaIlmcnl o
practical pamistry," Fashion Notes." d.
rcctions for lone Drcsimaking." etc. The
cut paper pattern Of dainty lids jacket j,
given away with it also, AIDA "Aii,aing Word
competition, with attractive prizes f luck,
guessers, is started in this issue Price Ic
cents. $500 per year. For sale by al
newsdealcrs.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16
Thew Saw

That rattlesnake carriers are the
latest style in that line.
Thst in consequence of kick
on his brain by Arch Walker, John
NJ. Williams is in a bad condition.
That a man who drinks liquor
has business with the postot1ice.
That climbing hills make peO-
pie bow-legged.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

There is no weekly journal published which
covers so wide field Of matters interesting
to people Of intelligence ond culture IA does
Town ropics Arrangements are now COM
pleted with twenty five oflhc most distinguish
ed writer's of fiction to contribute short stories
and serials to It's columns. Among them are
such world famed authors rs Amelic Rives,
Mary j. lIawker,( Lance Fa'cone) I. Marion
Crawford, Edgar Fawcctt, Julian Hawthorne
Ambrose Bicrce, Hamlin Garland, Paul Lin
pau, Gaelic Mendcs, Francois Ccppec, Anat-
ole France, etc, etc. For the amount ofread-
ing matter that it gives weekly, it is the
cheapest publication (f4 per Year, in the
world. dubbed with the great Quarterly
Magazine " Tales from Town Topics" each
number containing an originalprize Aovelette
the two sent for SIS per year Town Topics,
FL West % Street, New York.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

We had a long letter last week
from the man who subscribed and
paid for this paper asking us to
adopt some means to stop you
from borrowing it. We decline to
write you a personal letter, fear.
ing you would forget yourself and
get so mad at him that you would
never again borrow the paper and
thereby lose much valuable infor'
nation.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

L. +. DeFord has a pair of moe
casins and smoking cap, made by
some one of the Pawtucket H.
dams and sent him by his mother,
who lives in Kansas and near that
tribe. They are of real Indian
manufacture and beautiful to
behold.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

Commissioner Hinkle tried his
first case last Thursday and
promptly bound the offender over
to the United States Circuit Court.
The offender tried was Reuben
Sexton and the Offensewas selling
liquor without license.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

To the question, Which is your
favorite poem? there may be a
great variety of answers; but when
asked, Which is your favorite
bloodpuritier? there can be only
one reply-Ayer's Sarsaparilla, be-
cause it is the purest, safest, and
most economical.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16
The Str. Clyde.

This popular boat will make
close connection at Jacksonville
with Collins excursion to Nash
Vile, leaving here on the night of
the 9TH. She will give you low
rates so that You can go to Nash
vile and return for a very small
sum.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16
II, T.. Collins.

To see the above name in print
always suggests a railroad excur'
sion at extraordinary low rates.
On March 8, you can go from John
vile to Nashville on the special
train to be run by Mr.. Collins, with
privilege of returning on any reg
ular train within five days, for the
small sum of $500. Take this OPP
portunity as you may not live to
hear of another SO cheap.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16
Life is uncertain Death is sure.

For q small amount of money
paid in yearly, semi-annual OF
quarterly installments, you may
secure an estate for your loved
ones when you are gone. For
particulars, See James Williams
Agt.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

II have used Ayers Pills for
the past 80 years, and am satisfied
l should not be alive today if it
had not been for them. They cur
ed me of dyspepsia when all other
remedies failed."- p. Bonner,
Chester, Pa. Ayers Pills are
sold by all druggists.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16
COrinth House,

Our former townsman, T. M.
Brown, has reopened the Corinth
House, Corinth, Miss, and wishes
to announce to his friends in this
section that he is prepared to en-
terrain them satisfactorily. Give
him a call when in Corinth. If
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16
At Cost.

We have in stock beautiful
line of wooden Dress Goods, Elan
nels and winter Clothing that we
will sell at cost until March LIST.
Call early and get choice, and take
advantage of the extremely low
prices. Baker Bros.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

Mrs. Lide Hinkle left on the
Clyde Wednesday to return to her
old home in Ohio. She will not
make this her permanent home as
she expected soon after Mr.. Hin
kle's death.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16
Try skApK;DRAuaET ten for Dyspepsia.
CORRESPONDENCE.
RUTH.

Dick Tucker has killed four mad
dogs. We wish he would kill all
of them.
d. A. Finger and family are
sick.
The wife of A. j. Finger has
the grip. SAM.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

Cough! Cough! Cough! then Coffin.
Stop it quick. Plantation Cough
Syrup will do it, and price only
25 and so cts. Why not try it?
Sold and guaranteed satisfactory
by McDougal Bros. Savannah.
Harbor & Pitts Cerro Gordo Tenn,
Ricketts, & Lancaster Clifton Tenn.
j. X. Barlow, Savannah.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

Don't Cough and hawk and Spit
until you disgust everybody a.
round you, but get Il bottle of
Plantation Coogh Syrup and be
erred. Why not try it, Sold and
guaranteed satisfactory by
McDougal Bros. Savannah.
Harbor & Pitts Cerro Gordo Tenn.
Ricketts, & Lancaster Clifton Tenn
j. X. Barlow, Savannah.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

Cooling, Soothing and Healing
is Plantation Carbolic Ointment.
A grateful dressing in cases of In.
dolent Ulcers, Old Sores, Cuts,
Sprains, ETC.. Price, only % cts,
Sold and guaranteed satisfactory
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

g END twelve cents in postage stamps to g
CCorcoran Building, Washington, d. C., anC
you will receive four copies Of Kate Field.
Washington, containing matter of special in
terest Give name and address, and sa,
where you saw this advertisement
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

To retain an abundant head of
hair of a natural color to a good
old age, the hygiene of the scalp
must be observed. Apply Halls
Hair Remover.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

j. w. Bolin and family joined
his brother on his little boat and
all went down the river, shaking
the dust of Savannah from their
feet.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16
Stop aud Think?

Don't go blindly along saying
to yourself "No danger" "Pm not
afraid of fire." "I'm to careful"
AS long as there is a match or a
spark of fire in the country, you
are in danger. A very small a.
mount of money win protect You.
Don't wait any longer, be on the
safe side. See James Williams
ACT.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

BuckIen'S ArnIca SalVe.
The Best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, Tteter, Chap
ped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and
I'll Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect sat
sfactiOn, or money refunded.
Price 80 cents a box. For sale
by j. X. Barlow. toIvl5
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

Mrs. Mary East, who has been
visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs. r..
East for three weeks, left Sunday
for her home at Earl, Ark.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16
Fire! Fire!

Fires here, and Fires there,
Fires! Fires! everywhere,
Don't wait, don't wait,
To say at last, too late, too late
See James Williams Agt.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

McDougal Bros. Savannah.
HarboI & Pitts Cerro Gordo Tenn
Ricketts, & Lancaster Clifton Tenn
j. X. Barlow, Savannah.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16
Marria &c Licenses.

j. ID. Osborn TO Catherine Marlar.
II. S. Lamb to Della McLain.
g. w. Seaton to Sallie Perdew.
w. b. Hawkins to Lou Guthrie.
William Weatherford to Militia
Shelby.
ID. G. Burks to Sallie Brown.
T. II. Seaman to Mamie Williams.
COLORED.
Fletcher Hughes to Della Harbor
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16
RacElree's Wine OF csrdgl

O. 'HE0foRD's BLACK 0aAUGHT cs
b. sale by the following merchants in
EaIdia County;
D. J. Hughes, Savannah,
=. B. Harbour, Cerro Gordo
W. F. Hinklc & Co., Saltile.
MeKelvey & Paulk, Walnut Grove.
TX. Barlow, Savannah.
McDougal Bros,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Parkhill and
Miss Edna Black were in town
Monday.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

Miss Stella Broyles went to Old
Town yesterday TO spend the
week with Miss Maria Sewer.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

Mrs. w. I. Powers, of Cerro Cor
do, visited the family of j. T.
Powers Monday.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

Editor Joe Cooper, of the Cliff.
ton Enterprise was in Savannah
Sunday.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

Miss Belle Convey, of the Ross
neighborhood, is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Sharp in Memphis.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16
March the Ninth.

On that day you can go from
Jacksonville to Nashville and re-
turn, by U. L. Collins excursion,
for $500.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

Miss Annie Street, who has
been visiting in Lewisburg, Miss,
came home on the Nisbet Sunday.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

Q. II. Moore came up on the
Clyde Monday night.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

Farming operations should be-
gin as soon as the ground is suf-
ficiently dried out.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

Capt. j. W. Irwin is expected
to lecture at the Methodist church
Sunday night.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

Mrs. A. L. Story and Miss Dos
kie Leeth went to Hamburg, Mon
day night on the Clyde.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

Fetch Hughes and Della Har-
bour, colored, were married last
Thursday evening.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

G. Y. Meeks, r.. L. Jordan and
w. G. Doherty, three live drum
mers, were all here Sunday.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16
Accidents will happen.

Are happening every day. May
happen to you. You can get
money indemnity for injury OF
death. See James Williams Agt
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Counce re-
turned home last Sunday from a
visit to Mrs. Leeth at Hamburg.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

The price of pork was a little off
in the Nashville market last week.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16
Cayce. Ky. Sept. 10, 1890.

Cayce, Ky, Sept. 10, 1890.
Lemon Chem. Go. Jacksonville Fla.
bought a bottle of your Lemon
Chill Tonic from Naylor g. Oliver,
and have cured four of my family
with this one bottle. | take great
pleasure in recommending it.
j. j. CRAWFORD.
Yorkville, Tenn, Sep.24, 1890.
OF the gross Of Lemon Chill ton
ic sold us, we have yet to hear of
a failure to cure. Is the only chill
tonic we can sell at this place.
FRY & Co., Druggists.
For sale aud guaranteed by j.
X. Barlow. 3
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

Miss ella Odeneal has been
sick for several days.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

Commodore Winship went of
on the Nisbet Sunday.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

Miss Matte Powers, of Cerro
Gordo, attended the Seaman-Will.
Jams wedding Tuesday.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

9. Ii. Gillock is confined to his
room by sickness.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

Patronize Joe Duncan, who
makes and keeps on hand, colfinc
and Baskets of all sizes and prices.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

During the winter months look
out for Rheumatism, Burns, Frost
Bites, Chill Blains, etc. BE pre-
pared. Plantation Arnica Liniment
sure and prompt relief, % and
80 cents. Sold and guaranteed
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

say- sLAcx.DRAuoHr tea cures Constipation
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16
SAVANNAH COURIER.
THURSDAY, FEB. 16, 1898.
M..ss!aEE.s WINE OF cABpy! for Weak Nerves.

Squills, Tar, Sweet Gum and Honey.
These old reliable household
remedies skillfully combined form
Plantation Cough Syrup, a certain
and pleasant remedy for Coughs,
Colds, etc. Sold guaranteed sat
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

McDougal Bros. Savannah.
Harbor & Pitts Cerro Gordo Tenn.
Ricketts, & Lancaster Clifton Tenn.
j. X. Barlow, Savannah.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

Have it in your house, keep it in
your stable. Plantation Arnica
Liniment relieves promptly. Ii
you don't need it now, you will la
ter. 20 and 80 cents. Sold and
guaranteed satisfactory by
McDougal Bros. Savannah.
Harbor & Pitts Cerro Gordo Tenn.
Ricketts, & Lancaster Clifton Tenn.
J. X. Barlow, Savannah.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16

sS- WINE OF caRDul. Tonic for Women.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-02-16
M!gE g. % sAapvI Tor l.asls aI.sa...

David Street was at home
Sunday.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1893-08-09
Ignorance or Lying, Which?

Pioneer Press: "SOme of the pOpu-
lists are gravely perfecting a gigantic
plan for the purchase of the railroads
of the United States. How would it
be if they dubbed their resources and
purchased keg Of spikes, just as a
preliminary canter, to try their
wind"
To ascribe this misstatement to
babbling ignorance would be charity.
To call it malicious lie, deliberately
told to make an opportunity to sneer
at the farmers poverty would be
truth.
If the farmers should squeeze the
water out of railroad stocks; an
amount equal to about one-third of
their capitalization would be required
to buy them. If twO-thirds of this
amount were raised by means of gov
eminent bonds and the remainder
met by an issue of treasury notes,
the people would pay three per cent
on two billions instead of ten per
cent on nine billions as now; and an
addition would be made to the vol
ume of money of about $16 per capita.
The farmers, as everybody knows
are victims of railroad extOrtion. and
to sheer at their poverty adds insult
to ininrV