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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12

posts of coal and iron. and these are the
source Of great industries at Knoaviile.
Chattanooga Bristol. Hartman and other
place The timber resources Of the state
are Also very abundant The variety Of
harewood Is very extensive and AFFORDS
70 tnc manufactures one of the hnest sup
piles TO be found anywhere on the earth.
Southern Railway reaches Memphis
through . rSoh fruit and cotton raising
country, Gov Memphts 2 one Of the great cot
OF tho larsst lumber markets Of the
world. and most important. commercial
Ths Southern I'm Hentuckv
eoartng from Louisville, tho motropolis
or Kentucky, the Southern Railway
reaches out into tho wealthy and prosner-
Gus "bns grass region to Lexineton.
georgetown, Lawrenceburg, Burgin.
5heibyville and other hourishing places.
The lines TO this section run through one
OF tho richest portions and most attrac-
and 'ns whe9s gsi0 farms s hS%s Ssia OF nss ss
aoundantly. At Middlesboro. IN the south
esstern portion OF the state. q rich coal
resron resn, tapred, Mddlesboro rs . nne
Manufacturing I'm the south.
the varied resources sf the
southern states make them one Of
ho sest nelds for successfuI man
sfacturfng I'm u large number Of
lines The advantages offered for
location ON the southern Railway
arc plenty of cheap raw material
OF many kinds, an extremely intel
hgent labor which works at low
COST ana 10 contented, low cost of
e"iiding material, Iow-priced real
eHste, cheap Lower, whether from
coal or wood or water or electrical
power generates by water powers,
ana the best facilities for reaching
markets and the centres of distrf-
button. This II the great Industrial
line of the south, whether enc CEN
siders iron and steel, Woodworking
or textile manufacturing establish
nents.
In Tennessee and Alabama are nro-
ouced the cheapest iron and steel made
In the United States, OF superior quality
This cheap iron and steel makes the re-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12

in kaolin and granite deposits. In this
state is a famous peach country, where
the finest fruit is produced.
The fine climate of south Caro-
lima has made ft y delightful rc-
gfon for Northern tourists during
the winter and spring months.
There are many fine resorts I'm the
state, which are reached by the
superb train service of the South
ern railway. Aiken is famous tho
country over ~ fashionable re-
sort, and the "AiISen season" f.
now well established. This - .
beautiful place, occupying . COM
mandfng location. There arc fine
hotels and cottages, attractive
drives, farms, golf links, etc. Many
tourists 20 to Columbia, Summer
Vile and Charleston. Tho latter fs
the metropolis of the state. Re-
Gently acquired lines mako tho
southern the principal railway of
this city.
The Southern I'm Georgia
Georgia Is a great state I'm every way.
The traveller along the Southern Railway
lines in thas state will agree 20 this. In
Tho Northeastern and northwestern sec
lions are picturesque regions, portions OF
tho famous Piedmont country, where the
air Is braclng. always giving refreshing
breezes I'm summer: whers there are fine
regions for grass and grain, for stock and
dsiry farming, for apples. peaches and
other fruits: where are the purest waters;
where are great waterfalls and magnifi-
cent scensry. Near the Southern Railway
u the central and northern portions OF
the state are rich gold veins. deposits OF
marble and granite. and OF mica while
bat xite and fine clay also abound I'm ths
state along the Southern. Through the
central portion the line of the South
ern Railway taps the finest OF agricultural
territory. All this region, too, IL a de-
llghtful ons for the traveller. Atlanta Is
tho great city OF the state, a city OF
culture palstiai homes. beautiful streets
and marks, city or large commerce and
varied manufactures. city with an In
dustr1al people. whers the labor is pros
Porous end ccntented. From this city
the Southern Railway lines radiate 10 the
northeast 20 Ga;rssville, Toccoa. the
South Carolina cities and the north: 10
the northwest 20 Rome, Chattanooga and
knoxville: TO the vest 60 Birmingham
and the Mississippi; TO Macon and Bruns-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12
south Carolina Country.

The Piedmont country OF South Caro-
lima, like that region IN North Carolina,
Is rich and growing section suitable
for varied agriculture. and great man
ufacturing district. while the Ridge
country" from Columbia to Augusta Is
one OF the finest fruit and truck regions
IN the South. The coastal region is noted
for It's fine forests. It's rich lands. and It's
production OF truck Charleston, a great
port Is beautiful city. and the seat OF
Wealth, culture and industry. South Caro-
INA mas the largest cotton mills In the
south, and most OF them are located In
the Piedmont district along the Southern
Runway. There are on the line Of the
road tho nourishing mill centres OF Spar
tanDurg, Greenvllle. Greenwood, Abbe-
yllIe, anderson. Union. Pclzer, Chester.
Blacksourg and RoSk Hill. Columbia,
the capital or the state, is a large mill
centre. Water powers abound in this sec
ton, and AFFORD the cheapest power,
ether direct or through electrical devel-
opment, for mills. The whole region. Is
growing fast, both industrially and a kr-
cuturally. The fores Tn OF South Carolina
on the southern railway furnish the fin
est supply OF hardwood and pine lumber,
ana there are many points where great
seevanIases are AFFORDED for all manner
or Woodworking plants. Sections OF the
state along the Southern railway are rich
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12

In marvellous and IN only feur or
Ave years cid. Many other towns
are also coming into prominence ms
Advantageous points for furniture
making.
The tanning industry Is also becoming
and other hardwoods are due the growth
OF both these industries Along the
Southern's lines In North Carolina are
rich veins or gold. copper and other min
There are the finest deposits OF kaolin
known
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12

fruit sections exist along the line OF the
road In the eastern central and southern
and other fns Sections fne she 1
luxuriantly, grains do WELL and these
with cheap lands make these sections
Annston nss u Selma TO Mobile nc Tscaioosa Tai
ladega, Huntsville. Decatur. Florence,
Sheffield and other places arc nourishing
industries of iron and Woodworking
cotton mill industry IN tho state is grow
ing rapidly. A newly acquired line from
Selma gives the Southern railway en-
shipping port, one of the most attractive
places OF the country
In Prosperous Mississippi.
The main line OF the Southern railway
crosses the State OF Mississippi in its
richest section. Columbus, near 10 where
the railway enters the state from the
Alabama line. Is the centre OF a r1ch cot
ton. stock and general farming district
West Point. Rome. Itta Bena Winona
between Columbus and Greenville tap I'M
portant farming and timber sections
Greenville is a nourishing city with
nnonIe mann % Ind is growing rapidly. II is The the
commercial centre OF the famous lazoo |
valley region. undoubtedly one OF the |
very richest asrleulturai ,1, seSSuons I W all
railway has coal chutes and makes that |
the starting point for barge line which |
distributes Alabama coal to points on the /
lover Misslssippi river and It's tributares
This section Of the state is very rich in |
oak maple, hickory and other fine tim /
hers IL offers many inducements to set
tlers and manufacturers. In the north 4
eastern portion OF the state the southern |
taps a rich agricultural country Me-
ridian. a nourishing city. Is reached In tho
sout tneastern section OF the state.
The southern I'm Tennessee.
Tennessee II one OF the richest. most
and most attractive OF the /
southern states, and the Southern RAN
way undoubtedly reaches the best por-
Hons OF the state. Its lines IN Eastern
tennessee from the mountains down
through the fertile valleys draw tribute
from one of the most beautiful and at
iractive regions in the whole United
states: The soils are famous Tor Erains
Tennessee region Is
n various kinds. There are great ds-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12

wick on tho southeast, TO Fort Valley on
the south and TO Columbus on the south
West. augusta is reached by the line
yond Augusta extends the Tenniiie
branch. Augusta, like Aiken, is favorite
winter resort with its fine climate and
commercial centre and one OF the most
attractive cities OF the South. Bruins
Wick is growing port, where great guam
other products are shipped. This. too. is
q nne winter resort. and near by arc 81.
simon's, Jekyl ard Cumberland islands
Georgia peach district. Macon is the CEN
tire OF a great trade and industry. Colum-
bus Is the metropolis OF productive
fines. cotton nails are on the Southern's
lines In Georgia. There are no better
stock, gaTcen or grain and fruit regions
road. Along each line are attractive re-
sorts and fine opportunities for settlers.
Alabama Districts Reached.
Whether along it's lines In tho northern
portion OF the state in the Tennessee
river valley. through the iron and coal re-
gions OF the Birmingham district, or In
the central. southern or western sections
the Southern railway reaches the finest
and most prosperous portions OF the State
OF Alabama. The chief city on tho line
IN this state Is Birmingham. the centre OF
tno iron ana coal business or the South
Here are iron ana steel mills and many
other industries. From this region there
Is vast traffic in the products OF Ala.
bama's mines.
Tho Birmingham district fs now
enc of the great iron and steel dis
tricts of the country. The cost of
making iron is lower than any
where else I'm the, world, and Bir-
ming ham has not only been able,
ON this account, to establish the
price of iron, but to enter into COM
petition with foreign furnaces In
the iron markets of Europe. The
expsrtation of pig iron from this
country, which has become so I'm
psrtant an Industrial feature dur-
ing the past two years, originated
I'm the Birmingham district.
In the Tennessee river valley Is one OF
the finest agricultural sections In the
Union. Rich soils, a mild climate and
fine waters make an ideal place for the
stock, grain and general farmer. Fine
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12
In Virginia


IN the state OF Virginia the Southern
railway plays an important part. Along
Ine main line from Washington TO the
North Carolina border, which runs
through the central portion OF the stet,.
mere Is productive. beautiful and in
rresung country. To the west are seen
tne blue outlines OF the mountains. near
,n,oa,,.aes inc n,,i,,siaes beautiful country places.
,.n,. niae,es,,lhs ING towns and villages. while
many localities OF historic interest are
sasric,,i,,,ra yOuntry is fine for a varied
I9csuons near Washington ana other
places Tor country homes There are
cheap. productive lands for ,ha se,,inr
Sn1rr Wnen srsin. frvit stock. truck and
vantage The cities and towns bs,a meny
me Pr1sate schools and colleges and the
PUBIC schools are excellent AZ hesu
uful Charlottesville IL the UnIversity Of
rt,,sa ia =, sno near there Monticello. the
,he south. with many manufactnres ana
large commerce. and is growine re,,di,,
Danville 10 the great leaf tobacco mar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12
Country for Homeseekers.

Homeseekers IN New England and other
sections OF the county. as we'll as emil
grants from abroad, will find the cheap
est lands for almost any kind of farming
on the line OF the Southern railway In the
great states which IL penetrates. They
can find lands In large or small tracts, IN
colony locations or otherwise. There are
fine business openings for the enterprls-
ing man with capital 20 be found In the
and -kaolln beds, the mica deposlts-- the
gold fields I'm the development OF many
water powers. and ir scores OF other
ways along the Southern railway.
The Land and Industrial Depart
ment has I'm charge all matters re-
1atinR 20 settlers aud manufacture
ing sites along the railway. In
formation about fruit. truck, stock
aud other farming lands, colony To-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12

gion advantageous for all allied lines OF
left standing In the Union are tributary
TO the Southern Railway lines and the
supply of material TO furniture factories
and woodworking establishments OF all
kinds is so much cheaper than in other
sections that the manufacturer locating
at favorable points on the Southern Rail-
way Will find that he has advantages over
manufacturers In other sections.
There is "a steady movement of
furniture factories and saw-miIls to
the south. and the new plants are
mostly placed on the Southern. The
Southern Railwry taps the great
textile manufacturing districts of
the south, and on its line OF road
are 2,S0O,0oO spindIes out of the
$780, 900 I'm the south, or more than
two-thirds of all the cotton spind1es
south OF MasSn and Dfxon's line.
Last year over 100000 new spindles
were added along the line of the
road, and this year nearly n half
million will be placed. The success
of cotton mills on the Southern
Railway In nm, ut remarkable. Man.
ufacturers of the North seeking
new locations generally select one
on the line of this road. There arc
now many places on the line of the
Southern where new textile indus
tries are desired and where the
people viii Join with cotton and
knitting mill men I'm the North In
new plants.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12

regions OF the United States. The crons
and the stock and the fine farms of this
rssion are famous - 'i'i'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12
Freight Tramc ana Service.


Serving as II does so important a Sec
ton OF the country. the Southern ruil-
way naturally has a very large and In
creasing freight traffic. It's service In
the movement OF freight to and from
all points on Its lines, to scaboard points
and 10 places In the East by means Of
Its connections. IL as excellent a. Is
the passenger service. From the East
the best facilities for moving all kinds
OF freight from Eastern factories and
ports 10 the interior points In the South
and West are given by mea rs OF through
fast all-rail service and by means of
tho Asheville line and the Piedmont Air
line making connections with New York
and Boston by boat The same excel-
lent facilities are given manufacturers
merchants and farmers located on the
points OF the Southern for reaching
neighborhood or disuan. markets.
Mr.. It. g. Powell, washington. n.
G., o. the general freight aren't,
and Mr.. j. n. Munson, 2T1 Brosd-
way, New York city, general agent.
md Mr.. w. q. Harrison, 22s wash.
tneton street. Boston, Mass, New
England agent for the Southern
Railway, Piedmont Air Line ana
Asbevf1fe Line.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

- ri, pneeian woman wishes to STUDY at
ans. of the universities in her own land
,.i,,,ette does not allow her to DO 50
..nr she is married. Not infrequently she
~,r. through the civil ceremony OF mar
,i,eo with q man student whom proOaDIy
.i,l has never seen before. ana thls MAJ
,iaoa is quite legal though perhaps ."o
ro,.n,e may never speak to each o'nei
o,oin ON the other hand. If they eaoI'
IKE each other and they so desire they
ave married for life. If they DO NOT
tbs rarriaee is dissolved when Their uni
,.oreitv course Is finished and they are
freo IN marry some one else. The ce!e-
brated mathematician. Sonya koValeVshi'
wont through the marriage ceremony WIN
n etudent whom she then saw for the
Gret time and who afterwards became her
husband The education OF women III
russia stands better than in most hu-
ronean countries. owing TO the persistent
efforts Of the Russian women themselves
nv 1SSG they had managed 10 get four
university colleges for women with l4z
Students OF medical academy with 500
students. and numerous intermediate
schools There are 200 women physicians
in Russia. o. whom nearly one-haf are
employed I'm the civil service.-Chicaso
Tiues-Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19
A Good StrategiSt.

"John." said Mrs. Thurby, you were
saying yesterday that you were in fl
uancial trouble. I believer
yes" Mr.. Thurby replied, land I'm
terribly worried. 1 didn't sleep u wink
last night
Il think I heard you say something,
too, about a note held b. Mr.. Hewitt,
didn't ~"
That's what is causing the trouble.
II l could get him TO extend the time
on # Tor about 20 days everything would
come out all right. 1 could then real
ize on some securities I hold and get on
my feet but if he insists on payment
now ] shall have 10 sacrifice my valu-
able holdings, and this will practically
ruin me-"
Have YOU asked him for an extension
of the timer"
NO. That wouldn't do any good. He
never favored anybody I'm his life. ii
he knew how I am fixed he would be all
the more anxious TO press me for IN
immediate settlement.
"Neu. don't you worry, der. ms
wife. you know. is several years older
than J. We met at a party this after
noon. and 1 spoke 10 a lot of women
there of the days when she and l went
to the same school. She turned pale
when l mentioned the fact fearing. Of
course. that i was going TO tell how
long ago It was. and that she was sew
eral grades above me because she was
older: but I put down my pride, and pre-
tended that as ! remembered her she was
a little thing in Dinafores just learning
her primer lessons when / graduated.
You go TO Hewitts house now and when
she is present ask him TO extend the time
on that notc."-Chicago Timesd4erald
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

,s none too much time in which TO ac-
compllsh an we desire and we certainly
cannot afford a minute FOR such a sense
loss thing as crying. More than that
a. washes out the brightness of the eyes
infames the lids and Injuries the eyelash
growth and makes us altogether insight
lv Sorrow will bring tears-that IS ma
tural-but even sorrow cannot last Nor-
ever While the tears ducts may not DC
drained the demands OF health ana beauty
make ms turn to better things.
a single tear will often work marVels'
while a shower would defeat its OBJECT.
We have been so ridiculed in stories ana
plays as weeping women, that through
pride We DO whatever crying we must 90
I'm private. And so many OF MS nave no
privacy worth mentioning and no time 70
throw away that II is little wonder that
the CRYING woman has become extinct Ike
the languid. sickly damsel. a young
woman told me this morning that she
fged to Indulge I'm a crying spell-a good
hard onc-cvery week. she felt the heeo
of #. But since she has taken up athie-
tics she has ceased 10 find any luxury III
fears has passed away from the desire
IN shed them. That is one more polht ln
favo. Of outdoor sports. And therein IS
hint when YOU feel so low-spirlied tHt1
NON eimplv cannot get away from the leel-
iny that you are going to cry put on
vour hat and coat and take long, DISK
w,l<. remember TO throw back your shout
doris and hold up your head mat your
lr,n-s may have chance TO WORK Anu
,-1en Won return YOU viii feel Ike ne"
b.ing and will have forgotten that there
are such things as tears. ~,
Wien there Is need Of tears shed mem
rrnoiv and then take away the puneu,
av,,io7 appearance OF the face ana inc
sing and reduess of the eyelids By wei,
,i1c q handkerchief I'm roseWater anu
lol6inc Il 10 the face until It's soothins
nower is felt If you awake in the morn
In, with smartmg eyes. Datne them III
,.9~,,, water and finish with an application
~ yri.cb hazel All through the day rellel
,,,,. be found for tired eyes by ciosls
tbcI M intervals and allowing them 20
rlst I'm the darkness. No organ OF INC
i,ody is so abused as the eye no organ
los re mower Of endurance. Ana Hc'
trore Is a limit beyond which lies nillG-
sc and prudence ought TO suggest ld'I
49, r,cnt m least philadelphia Times
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19
Florence ON ToedleworA

Her hands are Jewel-tipDed with anne
Rising above smooth crescent moons of
pearl.
Her wisdom finger wears q royal crown,
The silver symbol of industrious toll.
Through texture pearly white the tur-
quoise veins.
Like violets peeDing through a bank Of
snow.
Reveal in tracerv delicate as art.
Natures bewitching 'hroidery. richer far
Than purple velvet meath the sea-white
foam
or exquisite laces. nlmy. fine and rare.
The modest tint of the maiden rose pale
pink.
Just flushing into tenderness. her palms
Disclose as Ger a lily field Of lawn
She tolls TO work a marvel Of delight
Not all for beauty are her labors' use
Her sweet attention claims, and careful
thought.
And never the fair hands fairer seem than
when
They ply the dextrous needle for the
poor.
The widow and the orphan know her
skill.
And count her words OF mercy beauu-
full
Clothed in the pure white folds her en-
gers form.
The whlte-robed singers OF the choir they
seem
More angel fair, all purely consecrate
As flowers upon tho altar, breathing song
As they breath perfume, and the flowers
and robes
Are they more snowy fair than are thy
deeds.
Dear girl. whose nower-like name "a per-
fume hroathes.
In velvet-potaled syllables from lips
That love thee. May thy modest worm
Some sweet reward, some golden kind.
ness given
AS current coin for human courtesy
From tho very mint Of happiness and
heaven.
Yet murmur not II shown ingratitude.
Thanks unexpressed may be the deepeI
felt.
For the full heart like the deep river
In stiffness TIN the gathering torrent
sweeps
with force and feeling irresistible
And banks and bounty know no more "
serve.
But find thy best reward in strength to
do.
And courage in the doing ever so 60.
Shall the golden thread Of the spirit
'broder fair
Upon the souls white robe this charact'
ry-
zone of Gods golden-hearted flowers art
thou"
Oh. maiden lily. toiling in the field
| OF womanly endeavor daintiiy'
Thou hast the woman's higher part-oe
glad
For tbat-to mingle use with beauty
| And commonest things Of life TO render
fair
II is the crown Of doing BE content
Thou and the amiable flowers, in peace
TO bloom.
! And quiet fragrance I'm the homely IeId
| OF humble circumstances and duty. Home
Is thy kingdom, and thy field Of flowers
Emma 5. J.. Sales in Buffalo Review.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19
N}1on Ra4y P}qys.

When baby by her crib at night
Enfolds her little hands 90 pray
Dear little hands so soft and while t
i listen while the sweet lips say.
Now 'ay me down 20 steep.
I pay the Lord my soul TO teep.;
And listening years are backward rolled
The past Is as q tale untold.
"a LI
And standing By my mother mild
Dear mother with her hair OF white
Again / am a little child,
And say again as yester nlght:
IF / s'ould die before l waite,
pay the Lord my soul 20 tate";
And half Il seems IN babys plea
The olden faith comes back TO me.
All me, I know my faith IS but
4 phantom OF the long ago.
Yet when my babe. with eyelids shut
Repeats the words l used 20 know;
"Now l 'ay me down 20 s'eep.
pay the Lord my soul TO teep.'
eomoway. s0meway the wor.d-douois
flee
The old. sweet faith comes back TO me.
It comes again. the old sweet faith;
II is my own. it is my own.
And doubt has fed, the gloomy wrath
Before a babys words alone:
'Tf 7 s'ould die before l waite,
p'av the Lord my soul 10 tate';
So for a babys nsDng plea
Ny thanks. dear Lord. ny thanks 10
Thee.
"A j. Waterhouse in san Francisco TX