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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27

Tompkins Evelyn Gordon. Lily Hill, Sa-
rah Harrison, Nadia. Lightfoot, Louise
and Mary James, Charlotte PoythresS,
Marie Archer, Sadie Sutton, Allene Stokes.
Kathleen Anderson, Christine Atkinson,
of Baltimore: Sue and Henningham spill
man, Eda Atkinson, Elise and Elizabeth
Davenport, Sue Seldom Wexford, Edythe
White. Virginia and Elizabeth Boyd. Ber-
la Wexford. Elizabeth and Ruth ROBINS,
Anna Deafe Carr, Maria Williams, Ber-
tie Noting, Matte Purcell, Kate and
Sophie Meredith, T'aisie Manning, OF 5.
c.: Anna Carr. Kate MiclaauX, Mrs. Ar
instead Wexford and Mrs. Randolph
Wexford.
Mrs. Thomas rutherford gave beau
full luncheon Monday 10 her friend, Mrs.
Boyl1in, of Petersburg. Her guests were
Mrs BoylIn, Mrs. Andrew Christian,
Mrs. Anne rutherford Mrs. Frank Will
liarns, Mrs. Randolph Wexford, Mrs Will
liam L. Royal, Mrs. Ben Palmer Mrs
William H. Trigs, Mrs John Enders and
Mrs. William Adams.
Mrs r. c. Morton and Miss Julia Nor
ton were hostesseS at one OF the pleas
antest teas OF the week on Wednesday
afternoon from .,-to-!- o'clock. Palms,
ferns and American Beauties formed the
attractive decorations. The ladies re-
ceivin- We're Mrs. Il. c. Morton, Mrs. ".
w. Morton. Miss Morton and Master AL
len Waller Morton. Mrs Z. Randolph
Williams and and Mrs. r. Turner Ar
rin@ton presided at the punch bowl Mrs
Edward j. Willis and Mrs John J. ac-
C;uire served coffee. Mrs. Fred Pleas
ants. Mrs Thomas Boiling and Miss Sal
lie pcane assisted.
The Young ladies in the dining-room
were Misses .Altane Stokes. Elizabeth
NllHlock. Sal!io Reid Anderson. Josephine
Putney. Pauline Powers. Sadie Sutton
Beulah Pattison, Sadie Reid Hobson, Ell
sic Davenport.
\ most attractive luncheon was given
l,v Mrs Thomas Jeffres.s on Wednesday
nj the jefferson The guests Were seated
about al round table in a private dining
room. The decorations wtsre of VioletS,
Green shaded candies in the silver cen
delatra and green satin, ribbons. Each
guest received = bouquet OF yie!ets. Mrs
.Ieffre.ss' guests We're Mesdames John q.
Farland Edward Echols, Clarence CABOT,
+ Allison Hodges. Scott Parrish, Archie
Patterson T a. Miller, Arthur Sc.yenor,
Green; Misses Jeffr.es. Mary TraNers, of
New York; Louise Williams, Emcie Pc
gram, Margaret Stringfellow and Laura
Adair, of Atlanta.
Among the marriages o. the week was
that Of Miss Josephine Inoma.s Winshs, e,
and Mr.. Albert Hugh LIVING. "h.eh look
place at the home OF the pllde p3 !t7I
IN Henrico county, key " + tft9li4Ii'
assisted by Rev. J. H. i1hSEsh' u ~
performed the ceremony.
Mr.. Thomas f. Do!ah ana MISS AlassIe
Virginia Kaufman We're married az u
o'clock Tuesday morning at st. Peters
Cathedral by Rev, Father Waters
Mr. James ". BAH ana MSS Mapel
Grace Price, both OF TINS city We're mar
ried in Washington "Wednesday oE KEY
c. w. Trainham.
Mr.. Charles Duke Self and Miss Flor
ence Bell Mann were married Nednes-
day night at No Ill North Eighth Street
Rex. Il. B. Collier performing the cere-
nony-
Harris w.ere married Wednesday after
noon ut $50 O'Clock in the study OF Grace
Street Baptist church by Rev w. W.
Hamilton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27
i Nice Tribute.

The authorship by Senator Flood of the
bill to provide for a Constitutional Con-
statesman. an5 is altogether a salts
factory finishing up Of his long and dis
tinguished career in the Virginia Legts-
Iature. The Banner congratulates him
upon having So closely followed the lines
that we believe will be approved Bucil-
arnn Banner
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27
New Life Insurance Company.


GREENSBORO. y. c.. Jan. 26.-rhe or
ganization OF the Security Life and An.
nufty Company was completed here to-
dry. The company will write annuity
policies, doing business along the plan OF
the old line life company. Some OF the
most substantial business men in the
State are among the incorporators OF the
company. The home office will be in
Greensboro.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27
The WAGON Overturned.

y wagon belonging TO the Moesta's Bak-
cry met with a sad accident yesterday
evening about 2:15. one OF the front wheels
having run off, throwing the wagon over
on its side. No one was hurt. Nothing
was broken bur the shafts and wllidow
glass.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27
yir..fnfa Beach to Cane uenrx.

The Virginia. Beach road is being ex-
tended from the Princess Anne Hotel to
Cape Henry. and during the summer 81
this very popular resort.-NorfolS Journal
of Commerce.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27
4 SANDER snit Ended.
(Srecla Dispatch to Tie Times.)

F5EtV1I I'lsi'tIVTF 20 INC ItIIes
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, Jan. 26.-Tha
jury IN the suit OF Maurice 200 vs.. f. e.
Finch to-day brought in u verdict for
the defendant. Joo sued for $4,000 for
alleged SANDER.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27
CHANGE IN SCHEDULE r., f. s r.
n; ,IASUA..Y 1901.

Commencing Sunday. January 9th,
seaboard Air Line through train No. q.
via r.. f. & 2. r. r. and S. A L. june
ton. will leave Washington al SO A. VI.
daily, instead OF 1870 a W. arriving =
q. O. Broad Street Station. Richmond,
pos P NJ, instead OF 22.:St 2 NJ
w. p. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27

THO rTina Oil Paintings which have
Isen ON exnibitfoE at the Jefferson Hotel
can now be seen in the Millinery sstab-
5Iishment OF Mrs. Celia. Kass. 6,S East
BROAD up stairs They are for sale now.
lovers OF art are cordially Invited. Prof.
G. 4. Kass is organizing classes now tor
drawing, sketchias and oil painting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27

The Misses Rowland will continue to
be at home to their friends informally
every Tuesday from to O'clock until
the season OF Lent begins.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27

The Friday german given this week at
Masonic Temple was as enjoyable as
their dances always are. Mr.. A. Tyler
Brock led gracefully with Miss Spilman,
and the figures introduced We're especially
pretty.
The couples participating were Miss
Henningham Spilman with Mr. A. Tyler
Brock, Miss Mines (of Ashland with Mr..
David Lynch Miss French with Mr.. a. B.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27

Miss Henrietta Ullman, of Philadelphia,
is the guest of Mrs. Henry Wailerstein.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27

Miss Emcie Pegraul has returned from
an extended visit to the United States
Naval Academy at Annapolis. where she
was the guest of Captain Wainwright.
Miss Pegram also visited in Philadelphia,
Baltimore and Washington, and was the
recipient of much hatterins attention
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27

Mr.. Nathan d. Harris and Mss Ida Y.
Harris were married Wednesday after
noon ut $50 o clock in the study OF Grace
Street Baptist church by Rev w. w
Hamilton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27

Mr.. Charles Duke Self and Miss Flor
ence Bell Mann were married Nednes-
day night at No. All North Eighth Street.
Rex. Il. B. Collier performing the cere-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27

The annual lea of the Daughters o9 the
Confederacy Will be given tomorrow at
Lee Camp Hall, from ; to 6:30 O'clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27

The gentlemen Of the Thursday Social
Circle will give a german at Belvidere
Hall next Thursday evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-27

Miss Mildred Lee called on Madame
Modjeska on Thursday afternoon and
spent a pleasant hour with the famous
actress.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-04-25
Randolph Continued.
]. h. Mers Nc n Mnntnelier rnnsd.

J. b. Wells was in Montpelier Tuesday
J. ID. Denison went to Woodstock Tues.
day on business.
Mrs. n. w. McCollom has been enter
tanning quinsy sore.
9. H. Markham was in Waterbury Tues.
day on asylum business.
A bath room is being added to Mrs. r
X. Robinson's residence.
F. Z. Dubois is rebuilding and enlarg-
ing the piazza of his residence.
Mrs Laura j. Holden arrives today from
Rutland, where she spent the winter
Mrs. f. n. Bean is caring for her aunt
Mrs. George Rogers, at So. Randolph.
j. F. Hobart's house is being repainted
by Eugene Wardner and Harley Bruce.
+. j. Burnell Of Hyde Park. Mass. has
been the guest Of II. NJ. Totman several
days.
]. H. Moulton visited his son, c. E.
Moulton, in Montpelier Sunday and
Monday.
The remains Of Miss Ella Latham were
brought here from So. Royalton Sunday
for burial.
The HolmanLane milk can case, which
was to have come to trial last Friday, was
adjourned.
w. II. II. Moody and wife of Claremont.
\. H., were here Tuesday and Wednesday
on business.
The interior of the Buck house is being
FURNISHED up, preparatory to occupancy
by Leon Drew.
A. A. Priest is lecturer at the grange
meeting Saturday evening and a good pro-
gram is expected.
Mr.. and Mrs John F. Mead are rejoic-
ing over the arrival Of son at their home
yesterday morning.
Regular communication Of Phoenix
lodge, No. q, next Tuesday evening.
Officers will be installed.
AFRO b. Bowen has bought OF Silas Alex
ander the Charles Spear place, so-called, ON
the Bethel road for 1900.
Charles Shattuck Of Hatfield, Mass, is
here TO see his sister, Mrs. Frank Griswold
who has failed perceptibly the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs w. B. Wall went to Bos-
ton yesterday for few days. Mrs. r. ID.
strong accompanied them to Keene, n. H.
The contract for repainting the Congl
church has been let to Montpelier parties.
who work without the assistance Of stag
ing
c. c. Beedle is spending some time at
the home Of his brother, A. H. Beedle. He
has ordered number Of pianos shipped
here.
George Buchanan Of Woburn. Mass.
formerly boOkkeeper for Salisbury Bros,
was in town Tuesday. He is stopping at
present in Bethel
Last week while A. Wolff was at Roch-
ester visiting, his salesman. VIII H.Wright.
sold the entire stock to John G. Mann OF
Randolph, VT, who viii close out the
present stock and retit the store in an up
io-date style, and put in new and com
plete stock OF clothing and gents furnish
ings. Mr.. Wright viii continue as sales
man IN the store Ogdensburg News.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-04-25
WANTED, FOR SALE, ETC.

H. A. LEONARD.
sibley's Poultry Food for sale.
F. n. JERD.
WANTED: Stock 20 pasture.
NJ. w. SToDDARD, East Brookheld.
WANTED: Boy about 16, to work on
, farm. g. II. TEMPLE.
For sAKE:-Lady's wheel at Booth:
studio.
For SALE:-A 1900 bicycle, with Morrow
brake. ii. T.. SHARPE.
WANTED: Cattle to pasture the coming
season. 4w w. III. NICHOLS.
Listers Phosphate for sale at Chadwick
foundry. Z. L. HODGES.
i WANTED 10000 calf skins; highest
cash price paid. 10 Jul. p. r. CLARK.
i Mileages bought. sold and rented at
| Hulbert's barber shop, Edson's block.
Booth, the photographer, has extended
time for return of coupons to June LIST.
Plows and repairs at my house at foun-
dry prices for cash. 3w GEO. G. SMITH.
For SALE:-Second car of work horses,
bought in Connecticut. It j. b. ADAMS.
Am back on duty again at my shop,
ready to do shoe work and repairing.
3w Il. Il. VANORMAN.
Straw berry plants. Home grown always
give best results. Send for list. 4w
PAINE, South Randolph, VT.
WANTED Capable girl for general
homework. Address Lock Box 1856,
Randolph. If
Go to c. w. Proper, Dudley ST., for car
riage and sleigh repairing, saw filing, etc.
All work guaranteed. If
WANTED Chickens and fowls, live or
dressed; will pay highest market price for
hides, skins and pelts. If f. n. JERD.
LosT:-Saturday night on street, gold
pm with moonstone. Finder rewarded on
leaving at postoffice. Mrs. E. H. BRUCE.
The best thing out for medicinal and
cleansing purposes-the bath cabinet for
sale by JOSEPH W.ATwooD, Randolph, VT.
For SALE:-A Gramophone that cost
S25, and 80 records that cost SOC. each, all
good as new; the whole for s25. 3w
j. w. GABRIELLE.
For satisfactory laundry work, all goods
lost or stolen made good as new, leave
work at Hayward's. Sent Tuesday, re-
turned Friday.
] am prepared to do trucking. Will
move anything from a trunk to a building.
Green and dry wood for sale. Teams to
let. VIII do threshing or cut ensilage.
If c. G. BLoDGETT.
II you are contemplating buying any
kind Of a carriage you should consult me. |
] have a complete line and shall make very
low prices for cash.
A. II. BEEDLE, Randolph, VT.
For CASH: To reduce stock / will sell a |
fine new upright piano in fancy wood case
all modern improvements, at less than |
cost at factory. Write for cuts and prices. |
j. F. WATERMAN, Montpelier, VT.
For sALE:-On Main street, my house, i
with hot and cold water hath furnace
and hot water heat; also Ivers & Pond |
square piano in first-elass condition, sew
ing machine and large refrigerator; any
and all at a bargain.
JENNEss ID. WHEELER, 405 Marlbor-
ough St., Boston, Mass. 4w
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-04-25

aney in speculative circles that amount,
almost to boom, and cautious financieri
are becoming fearful that the thing is be.
ing oyerdone. r. j. Kimball q CO.,
banking firm that is thoroughly conserva.
tive and not at all an alarmist, has seer
fit to issue a circular urging caution L
the public.
The Baptist ladies ask general assistane,
in providing articles for their rummagt
sale May 9 and 10. Gather up from your
attics and storerooms "any old thing
from old furniture TO a clothespin, old
clothing down to a hairpin, etc. All
such articles have been readily sold at very
low prices at these rummage sales Kind
/ ly notify Mr.. A. II. Bell and your contri-
/ buttons will be called for.
AT a largely attended meeting OF the
Christian church society, held at the YES
\ try last evening, IL was voted not to accept
the resignation OF Rev. w. II. Chidley, re-
/ Gently rendered. A committee was chosen
/ to represent the church and to take such
action as may be deemed best, after con-
\ ferring with Mr.. Chidley, the whole
matter being left in its hands. II. c.
Allen was elected a trustee OF the church,
vice A. q. Wheeler, removed from town.
The following teachers have been en-
gagged for the town schools, whose spring
terms begin next Monday, excepting the
Center school, which began this week -
So. Randolph, Stella Vinson; East Ran
dolph, Rena Grandy and Jennie Hodges;
No. Randolph, Alice Smalley; Noah Clark
Miss Battles; Brick, Emma Moses; Lam
son, Mabel Wadleigh; Brockway, Leon
Morse; Seymour, Bessie Holden; Center,
Adella Goodrich, prin., Laura Paige, asst.
A man drove into Moses stable satur-
day with single team which he wanted
put up, saying he would call for 1t after
- did chou m and a.f
since. Tuesday, inquiry came from Barre
for the team which had been let by Joseph
Rogers on Friday, with the understanding
that it was to be returned next day. The
owner came for it yesterday, accompanied
by Deputy Sheriff II. j. Slayton OF Barre,
who was looking for the gent who hired
the outfit.
The following officers OF Whitney Chap
ter, No. 5, r. A. NJ, were installed Mon
stalling officer:-J. w. Gabrielle, NJ. T.. IL.
p; Q. Woodcock, +. X; f. A. Phillips, T..
s.; c. +. Abbott, Treas. l.. Webb, Sec. II.
Il. Parker, g. H.; A. j. Huse. p. $; Nj. b.
Rumrill, r. A. C.; c. w. Hayward, NJ 8
v; J. b. Fisk, NJ. "; A. /. Cady, NJ. |
vi Homer White, Chap. IL. I. Sault, Sen;
j. ID. Denison, r. T.. Parker, A. J. Huse,
finance committee.
very enjoyable meeting of the Book
club was held last Saturday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. l.. p. Thayer ON High |
land avenue. The literary program was
an excellent one, opening with roll-call 4
responded TO by quotations. Mrs. +. T.. |
Dubois presented items OF current inter- |
est. Mrs. w. w. Morton read an espec- |
tally interesting paper on heidelberg and |
the Legend of Its Castle.m Mrs. ID. +. |
Lewis read the other paper OF the after
noon, entitled "Woman in Germany. /"
Pleasing piano duets by Mrs. T.. +. Brooks /
and Miss Annie Walsh were interpreted /
among the numbers. At the close OF the |
program refreshments were served.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-04-25
Good Farm for Sale

Farm situated in town of Bethel and
containing 90acres- 80 moving and tillage,
free from stones and in a high state OF
cultivation; Is acres woodland, balance in
pasture; running water at house and barns
from never failing springs good apple
orchard; two good silos; buildings in fair
condition; farm will keep Is cows and
team; within two miles of thriving village
OF Randolph, which has two creameries
and an excellent graded school. Write
for terms to THOMAS CONNOLLY, SR.,
Randolph, VT. 2w
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-04-25
Homeless Children.

Rev. VIM. f. Noyes, missionary agent
for the New England Home for Little
Wanderers, Boston, has been in town this
week, arranging for the coming OF a COM
pany OF well-trained children of both
sexes, from three TO twelve years of age,
for the purpose OF securing good Christian
ing towns.
Rev. Mr.. Noyes will address the people
in the Baptist church here next Sunday
morning and Rev. T.. c. Winslow, mis-
sionary agent, VIII speak in the Christian
church at the same hour.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-04-25

Hot Springs School Warrants, drawing
seven per cent interest. These warrants
are as safe as bonds and are non-taxable
and can be purchased so as TO net the
investor eight per cent. Correspondence
solicited.
ELMER r. JUcKETT, Hot Springs, S. d.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-04-25
Seed Potatoes.

Limited quantity "Early Six Weeks"
the earliest; "Bliss Triumph, extra early;
"New Queen" and ''Irish Pride" medium
early, Csc. per peck "Mohican" and ''Car-
men, No. 3, heavy troopers, late, 75c. per
bushel. 2w j. +. LAMsoN.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-04-25

Continued on 9TH page.)
The sun., 1901-10-20
moor DIGGING WEST VIRGINIA.
Hundreds ef People at Werk Danger
frsm Poisonous Reptiles.

HrNriNuroN, " Va, oct a-Ths dig
ging OF roots IN southern West Virginia at
this season Of the year u one OF the most
lively industries of the mountainous region
Hundreds Of people can be seen from CAT
windows on the fast trains - they speed
along over the Norfolk a Western and Ch-sa-
peak. a Onto railways with the 'Seng hoe
and huge bundles strapped sbout their
backs Iherr ~ hut little '-eng 60 be found.
bu, the yellow root aud n dozen other kind-
ar. e. b. found la abundance, aud some
digger arr making from 8 90 90 per daN
gathering the commodity Yesterday tW'
carloads Of roots consigned q fittsburs
and Cincinnati commission men reached
her. from up the Norfolk Western Rail
rad alone Ginseng u bringing from s
e. .; u.r pound IN local markets and this
make. Il a much-covct~d article The dig-
rtng of roots T. rather hazardous upct-
NON however. fur uh~rr thes~ commodities
ar. found y found the chief Hbod" % many
20 thr Isrie'nou- rcpuiss ot W. mountalh-'
,-g-aaly nc d'adil r"'il"r and IA" c"p'-'i-
'N".,~fday near ,lumwick station. on Tho
N.rf,lE e.t~n Hailroad. Mr. taN
ton vho ~as dissing y-!loN root wss ~.
ds.sl,tsf found h~f shortly AfbfwArd thrs-.
i.t %. ssspfs~Theads w~r~ r,nlled mar her. aud
So .ls Attempted % kill them they shove
nsht sud sIFans a. het she vac nefN
s,u,,rd uoi ~" 1.ii"d tso ct then. uu'
.,r.i.-1 I'd oii,e' hsv- h~~n nu-u = I
o. f-att- hzVe is-rH rrt-'ft"d ifrm thi- 'au7'
-, --s-su fur dlssIna r"ot. Nin esntuu.
,.,.t,l a. stlsidls of o,istssf and taAny tsou.
80. of dnllau vtll ~ efeaEht mt the
sl..s tlfsesl w. tS4s ~ tAii Voa.lae au.
The sun., 1901-10-20
LONG STAPLE COTTON.
Reasons Why We Do moi Produce q Greater
Quantity In the South.

Our American upland cotton is the great
staple ~ trade. though IL is by no means
lons-t cotton. Only one Of the sir
cotton fibres that figure 10 an import ant
extent in the larger markets j. shorter
than American upland that il the cotton
Of India, the mean length Of whose hbre
IL 80 of an inch. while the average length
OF American upland Ia Zoe inches There
h. a great demand for long fibre cotton In
all manufacturing countries and our Sra
Island variety " the longe~, 81 cotton fbrcs
The question In often asked why We do not
raise more of this long fibre cotton in Wow
of the great demand for II. II brings a
high price and yet we produce about one
hundrcd and forty times as much American
upland n Sea Island cotton.
There are a number Of reasons for tho
superiority for American upland In thu
quantity Of fibre produced One II that
the territory adapted TO the cultivation ~
Sea Island cotton is quite limited. Il being
grown only on our islands and coasts. par
ticularly between Charleston and Savannah,
though a considerable quantity IL pro-
duced along the coast of Florida This
reason. however IL not entirely satisfactory
when we bear In mind that our cotton
growers are not severely taxing the pro-
ducins capacity Of the Sea Island belt
In fart, a considerable larger amount %
Sea Island could be raised without reach
ing the limit Of the acreage which will sue
ce-sfully grow this crop.
Another rpason ~ ts~caiIse cutton growers
do no, We, hnd any gin available to separate
the lin, from the s.cd 10y tho mod crn. cheap
and randi prt,s~res without iniuring tho fbr,,
The sun., 1901-10-20
RAILROAD ~ GERWtN AFRIC 4,
u Is Running In q Region That Was called
worthless Twenty Years Ago.

The Germans have just Opened iao mics
81 their railroad IN German S'uthNe't
Africa The completed part 81 th" line.
over which passengers ari freight are now
carried. extends from the mouth of tho
lwaknp River To Kadhb The sum 20
s5il,UD has l-aen Appropriated 10 com-
pl,.te TN. line To 10 Windhock. the capital
OF the colony. As soon ~ IN" entire Inns
l. completed Il il intended that two foight
trains shall he run each day. ono each wav;
there will be two Passenger trims w""klv.
Twent eight double engines and four
single engines win be provided for the l'n".
The single engines are needed chiefly 20
help the trains up the steep grades among
the inland mountains
As the climate is very hot tho Passenger
cars are built with a particular view -
Offering all the comfort possible 20 travel
ler-. They are protested 10y sun shade.
darn glass and window sCpsus Tie
seats In every car may 10" turned INT" mat
trcsscs low an invention similar 10 tha' IN
our sleeping cars,
The fact that German S,tI'hws~-, Africs
l. now the home of far mon white men.
women and children than all 10" Other
German colonies together shows III" ioV
of proclaim a region to be utterly wortu-
less before any on" has taken 10" irnh''@
To ascertain it- rHal economic value. lhi"
was great hue and cry IN Germany wh"n
the Government acquired thls large iorr'-
tory for nu one could $3.50 what Germany
would ever H. able Ia make Of thu raih-
less region of -ard and harnen-. But ap-
IearanC,.s were deceptive tal-" ""n-
chsions were drawn from the bclt ui ~ ID
about ten miles wide along III" coast aul
the zone Of harp'u stepI@ hchind - tn"h
forty 10 fftv miles wide Back ui ihis
worthless region. however. ri~''- iam'-
land To height Of over 3.Dn i'-n' at-'''
the -ra with many mountains hi'ihg i'r
heads eyeral thousand fest higher IN
the valleys among the~' mountains 'h'
climate IL excellent and many iurui- ans
crops NAV H. raiscd around III" y 1ngs
whrro he farmers get water for their h",i>.
Cattle raising l. also destined Ia IT, a args
business and the mineral resources are
very important.
The PROSPECTS Of the colony arr nov r'-
garlsd as ~ eNCaUent that tho German
Government authorizes the orgaulzliiol 2
of hands Of colonists. including women anu
children, To go out and oCupy the country.
A. IL was evident that the interior s'fil"-
mcuts could not IT, Developed 10 thoif inh
extent until railroads wer" provided we
era Of railroad building has begun. aui
the first line soon to 10 compl"i"d VII
connect the most 'populous district of tl's
country with the sea.