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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
Remedles for EnalIsh sparrows.

Last year I was much annoyed by
English sparrOws. Not only did they eat
more food than the fowls. but aligned
themselves on the fence at every meal
time waiting for the feast. AS I am some
what averse TO shooting them, l used
emily gentle means to prevent their dep
Relations but they seemed to have found
a harboring place with me. and multiplied
until there were hundreds. They also
consumed grain and seeds from the
neighbors' farms and soiled the ground
under my trees. Finally. they took poss-
ession OF my porch. This nuisance has
continued for several years. At last l
noticed that their numbers were dimin-
fishing, and / endeavored to learn the
cause being very much puzzled until l
saw o small hawk sitting near tree
containing sparrows. At night a little
screech owl seemed also 60 have consider
able business near my house
Only the large hawks are destructive In
the poultry yard. In winter there are
no very small chicks on farms. Hawks
and owls destroy mice. and the owl con-
sumes night-fiying moths. while both the
owl and hawk are partial to grasshop-
ers. and all kinds of insects. While farm
ers are holding conventions 70 consider
how to destroy the sparrow they are also
keeping the hawk and owl at distance
with the shotgun. The sparrow remains
near the dwellings. and the way 10 get
rid of them is to give his natural enc
mics the same rights and privileges. l
never shoot hawk or OWL yet l nave
never. lost a chick by hawks. l keep my
fowls closed at night, hence the owl can
not get at them. Instead of shootlng
these friends 1 am even willing to share
a portion of my poultry with them II
they will continue the work of annlnl-
lating the sparrows, which consume more
Of nv produce and foods than the fowls.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
STRIKE CLOUD LOOMS
OVER NORTHERN PACIFIC

MISSOULA, Mont, Feb. 1.-THE Switch
mems strike. which was inaugurated here
yesterday afternoon I'm the yards of the
Northern Pacific railway has assumed a
grave aspect and a strike along the en-
tire system is probable.
The cause OF the trouble was the dis
charging OF two men who refused to
work with a road engine without side bar
attachment. The switchmen declare they
are violating a state law in complying
with the order Of the railway company.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
MEN ARE MANGLED
BY TONS OF STONE

BUTTE, Mont. Feb. 1O.-In a cave in
the diamond mine, one of the Amalgama-
ted properties, Jerry ]. ConrOy and Rich
ard williams were crushed to death.
An immense mass of rock Weighing over
70 tons fell upon the men burying them
completely.
When recovered the bodies of both
were badly mangled.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
Sell Fruit Trees.

We want energetic men all over the
southern states to sell Nursery Stock. Our
terms are liberal and our prices low. Our
stock is fine and will please the salesman
and the planter. No trouble to sell our
trees. Write for terms. SMITH BROS,
Proprietors Concord Nurseries. Concord.
Ga.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
VAeARIEs oFA COLD

You can hever be sure where a coldlis going
20 hit you In the fan and winter Il may settle
IN the bowels, producing severe pain Do not
be alarmed nor torment yourself with fears OF
appendicitis. At the FIRST sign OF a cramp take
Perry Davis Paimkiller in warm, sweetened
water and relief comes al once There is but
one Painkiller. Perry Davis Is and 50 cents.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13

Henry Lumley. the well known London auc-
tioneer, who died recently. was man of varied
tastes and considerable attachments. In spite
of the cares of a large business he found time
to dabble in literature and produced several
clever stories besides g novel two. lie plan
ned the water supply OF Jerusalem and invent
cd a new kind of ships rudder. which is con-
structed the principle OF hsh's tail. hay
ing Curling-up movement simultaneously
with the movement from side to side
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
EXEcUToR,s SALE.

Dispersal Of the Huxley Farms herd. Of about
60 head Of Registered Jersey cattle, horses.
mules. wagons and farming implements. the
property OF Mr.. VIM. y. Grant. deceased; at
auction to. the highest bidder for cash. az
Brady Miller Stables. Marietta street, Thurs
day. February 20, 1902, at 10 o'clock a. m.
Catalogues mailed on application to John ".
Grant, 700 Prudential Building. Atlanta, Ca
Captain A. S. Reid. Eatonton, Ga.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
well as for the food and hay, and abuse
science for letting them into the secret.
Hot Bed.

Orchard and Garden.
Preparation for Winter Work.-The rad
ishes. lettuce and early tomatoes viii
need to be started long before the frost
is out OF the ground next spring, and soil
for the hot beds should be secured this
fall. A convenient way is to pile the soil
in a large cone-shaped heap, hrmed down
TO avoid wasting by the rains or melt
ing snow: protect with litter or straw,
hold on with few boards, to avoid too
much freezing. and then 1t will be access
ible at any time. Very satisfactory re-
suits may be obtained in the hot bed with
lettuce. radishes and cucumbers for the
late winter market. The greenhouse,
while very desirable, is not a necessary
adjunct of the work, and simple directions
for successful work will be given in am
pie time for localities.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
SOMETHING coMMoNER

Atlanta, Jan. 20. 1902.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13

Z. r. B.. Lowell. Ga.-Please give me
the name and address Of the state geolo-
gist. as have some minerals / desire to
have analysed.
Answer-Address State Geologist Yates.
Atlanta. Ca. care the Capitol.
Middletown transcript., 1902-12-06


gathered unde
al tlowerpr
best In dependable
thriving
Middletown transcript., 1902-12-06
large attendance and an elegant COLA
tion was sarvad tn nvar TX o,eats

large attendance and an elegant colla-
ton was served to over rs guests.
Lloyd, Warren and Arthur Johnston,
sons of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnston,
of near Colts, were the guests of their
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Johns
ton from Saturday until Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert S. Griffith at
tended the family reunion at the home of
her sister, Mr.. and Mrs. George Mccall,
of Chester, Pa, on Thanksgiving Day.
Misses Alyce and May Dreka accompan-
led them.
The Rev. Charles W., Prettyman, pas
tor of Brandywine M. E. Church, Will
mington, has been extended unanimous
call to become pastor of Elkton M. E.
Church, to succeed Rev. R. K. Stevenson
who goes to Wilmington.
Mr.. John Geary, of Massey, was taken
ill with pneumonia on Thursday last and
died on Saturday. His funeral was held
at the M. P. Church on Tuesday after
noon at o'clock, Rev. J. McLain Brown
officiating. He leaves five children to
mourn his loss. Mr.. Geary formerly
lived in Sassafras, and was sexton of the
M. P. Church for some years.
Middletown transcript., 1902-12-06
GROSS INJUSTICE

The Levy Court has adopted
q parsimonious rather than an
economical course, toward the
printers and those persons in
rural New Castle County who
permitted the use of their offices
for the registration. To fix the
price of printing the lists OF
registered voters at So each is
to accuse every printer OF an
attempted steal. Had any one
bill been that amount there
would have been some excuse
for fixing upon it as a basis.
But, because one or two printers
overcharged for their work, the
claim is made that all are too
high. The county officials ex-
pect prompt service and low
prices and are not willing to pay
the cash. 1t has been nearly
four months since this work was
done. Under the law, the Reg
istrar is made the Judge OF who
shall do the printing and how
much shall be paid. But the
Levy Court has decided and
there is no appeal.
AS to the rent of registration
Offices, the Election Commission
in Wilmington fixed the price at
IS per day and the Levy Court
had to submit. Unfortunately
for those who at great inconven-
fence accommodated the Regis
trars, there was no such board
in the county and only So will be
paid. In many places, the Regis
trar was positively restricted in
a choice to one place, as being
the only vacant house conven-
iently located, and in several of
these he will be compelled to pay
the extra 50 per day out Of his
own pocket, because he had
promised the owner of the room
the S. which had heretofore been
paid. We really think the Levy
Court could have saved $500 in
some other and better way.
Middletown transcript., 1902-12-06
FIRE AT TIE WoRKHoUsE

The County Workhouse at
Greenbank was partially de-
stroyed by fire last Saturday
evening. The cause of the fire
has not yet been ascHtained, or
at least not given out to the pub
lie. Enough is known, however,
of the handling of the fire to
cause the taxpayer to think SER
iously. The trustees had given
the impression by direct state
msnt that the building was prac-
tically fireproof and that 10 case
of fire the system of water sup
ply Of the institution could and
would have flooded the place with
water at 125 pounds pressure.
When the test came the system
failed and when three engines OF
the Wilmington Fire Department
reached the scene, the water sup
ply entirely failed. Besides, Chief
Conway says that the trustees by
their actions interferred greatly
with the work of his men. In
fact he says had the fire been in
the city and they had ordered his
men away from the stations Sc
lected by him, he would had them
removed beyond the fire lines.
When to these facts is added
the placing of $4,000 insurance
on a building that cost the County
$175, 900, it would seem that the
trustees had been troubled with
tie disease that President Roose-
velt warns the country against
"fatuous self complacency or
short sigAfedness. Z
Middletown transcript., 1902-12-06

Advertise in TINS TRASscnrrr.
Middletown transcript., 1902-12-06
sAssAFRAs ITEMS

Mr.. Bradford johnson is visiting his
parents.
The stores already show signs Of the
holiday activity.
Miss Alyce Dreka left on Saturday for
visit to Philadelphia.
Mrs. Louis Dreka and daughters were
/ in Middletown Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Shepherd visited
Middletown relatives Monday.
Sunday School children have already
begun rehearsing Christmas carols.
After two weeks of storm we are glad
to see the beautiful sunshine again.
The Kent County Farmers Institute
will meet in Dover on December 4th.
There has been many fine hogs killed
in and around Sassafras during the past
ten days.
Falling 20 feet from a scaffold in Town
send, Henry Ferris, painter, escaped
6CilOuc lnJuIg'
The Washington College foot ball team
was defeated at Dover Thursday by the
Academy team.
Miss Helen stradley was the guest of
her uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Johnston
several days last week.
Because of the robbery of the postofice
at Townsend, two night watchmen to
patrol the town have been secured.
The fifth annual meeting Of the Mary
land Horticultural Society will be held in
Baltimore on December 18th and 10th.
Rev. and Mrs. McLain Brown, of War
wick, were entertained for dinner by
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Spry Tuesday.
Centreville, in Queen Anne's County,
is under consideration as location for a
board plant to cost about 100000.
Mr.. Walter Register who has been
lying critically i'll for some weeks at the
home of his sister with typhoid fever is
somewhat improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Griffith and daugh-
ters attended the family reunion at the
home of her mother, Mrs. w. K. Lock-
wood near Warwick, on Thanksgiving
Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Slayer, Of near Cord Over,
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Griffith on Friday last They we're en-
route for Lancaster, Pa, and will drive
the entire distance.
Mrs. Frank Sylvester and children who
have been visiting her parents near Ken
nedyville, returned home on Saturday
accompanied by her parents, MIR. and
Mrs. Smith Burris.
Mrs. Belle Caulk in company with her
mother, Mrs. Ford, attended the family
reunion at the home of her daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Shepherd at Middle
town on Thanksgiving Day.
The Mite Society was entertained most
beautifully on Saturday evening by Mr.,
and Mrs. Charles Fillingame. There was
Middletown transcript., 1902-12-06
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

According to custom the Presi-
dent sent to Congress on the first
day of it's session his annual mes
sage. Hemade nonewrecommen-
dations, his message being along
the line oss his speeches during
his New England trip. He calls at
tention to the continued prosper
ity enjoyed by the nation, and
congratulates the country upon
the settlement of the Philippine
question. He urges continued
support for the navy and an in
increase in the capacity of the
Academy at Annapolis as thous-
and new officers are badlyneeded.
His views On the "trust" question
were well known and his plan of
publicity is elucidated. Heis op-
posed to any wholesale tlnKerlng
with the tariff, but advises Ger.
tain changes where the present
law has proven unsatisfactory.
Reciprocity with Cuba and New
foundland are strongly urged.
He also asks for a new Cabinet
officer to be styled Secretary of
Commerce, to relieve some Of the
other Departments of a surplus
Of business.
Taken as a whole the message
is a calm, dignifed and compre-
hensive document, and as it is
not lengthy, should be read by
all.
Middletown transcript., 1902-12-06
GOOD ROADS

In another column will be found
an occount of the Farmers Insti-
tute held at Newark last Monday
inthe interest of good roads. The
meeting was well attended and
was marked by the earnestness of
the discussion as well as the in
terestshown byall present. Since
that meeting, Pomona Grange
has adopted the following resolu-
ton:
"ResoEued, That it is the sense
of this meeting that some action
should be taken by the Legisla-
ture of this State at it's coming
session toward the application of
State aid to public highway i'm
provements and the adoption of
the New Jersey system or some
similar system.
Re8olUed, That copy of this
resolution be presented to the
State Grange at its next session,
to be laid before the Legislature
at it's next session"
This is a step in the right di-
rection. 1t is well to follow in
the line of Improvement adopted
by neighboring states especially
when, as in New Jersey, the i'm
provements have the hearty sup
port of the citizens. In the
meanwhile much good can be ac-
complished by the friends of
good roads by missionary work
with the members Of the Legisla-
ture.
Middletown transcript., 1902-12-06
Pension Secured

Col. John Wainwright, of Wilmington,
has secured a pension for William Caste
low, of Middletown, of eight dollars q
month from June 18th, 1902. He served
in Co. B, 9th Delaware Infantry.
Middletown transcript., 1902-12-06
WATCHES
GIVEN AWAY WITH
Boys Clothing.

Until Christmas we are
giving away with every s.
and $40 worth of Boys Cloth
ing, Hats and Shoes, a gen.
uine time keeping Watch,
with chain. The well-known
Yankee gun metal watch
with S. worth; the Triumph
Watch with $40 worth. We
want to stand in with the
boys. They will soon be
men and we want to get
them coming here for their
wearing apparel. We have
a big stock, new styles and
prices no higher. You get
the watches as our Christ
mas advertisement.
Open Tuesday and Satur-
day nights.
JAS. 7. MULLlN 4 SONS,
9th and Market, Wilmington.
Middletown transcript., 1902-12-06
OAK HALL
Noted for Dependable Clothing for
Nearly Half a Century

The right commercial spirit means that
every store ought to show better styles and
better goods each season. There no stand
ing still in business-holding ones own, is
really going backward Competition is sharp
and keen, and the business man who. keeps
abreast of the times must have abundant re-
sources, and his business down to a science.
You wouldn't send your boy to back num-
Der school-don't trade in a back number
store
Oak Halls stocks for fall and winter distinct ad-
anything we've ever hadpbefore
Thousands of winter Overcoats- so to $45.
Black and Oxford Frezes black and blue Cheviots and
fancy mixtures black and blue Kerseys imported and do
mestic Montagnacs
Mems Suits-$S.5 50 to $50
Black Thbe sales have jumped all boundaries What's
satisfying than black Thibet? The mill that fur
nshes of what sell the best mill in the country
Boys Suts-Norfolk Suits, Sailor Blouse Suits, Dou-
ble-breasted Sack Suits-S35o to $3.50
Double breasted Refers and Overcoas with and without
velvet collars.
By the way have you the Venetian lining?
Most of goods have it. It's been big success and has
revoutionized the lining business.
Carfare to Philadelphia
If you purchase certain here and show your
return ticket pay your whole carfare both ways.
Wananaker s Brown
Sixth and Market Streets. PHILADELPHIA
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-18
Fined For Quoting Scripture.

Scriptural quotations rejecting OIL a
persons character and sent by postal
card through the mails are violation OF
the postal laws, according TO a verdict
rendered by jury in tie T. s. District
Court in Chicago.
The case was that OF /. r. Bulls. ot
Orchard, Iowa, against Rev. William
Whitehead, an evangelist, Of Aurora, III.
Mr. Bulls last summer received sevefAi
postal cards signed by Mr.. Whitehead,
each Of them quoting Scripture to the e.
feet that Mr.. Bulls was hypocrite, aad
that he had disinherited his daughter
"God will smite you till you plead for
mercy" was one Of the quotations us'd
Mr.. Whitehead sought to prove that he
had reason for sending the cards but the
court ruled that his reasons were imma-
terial. The defendant was fined $50 nd
costs
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-18
FREOERICKs sBURG, Va. SATURDAY, JANUARY g. 1902
Louisa People And The County Court.

At the January term OF the Louisa
County court massmeeting was held
for the purpose OF considering the pro-
posed abolition OF the monthly system
OF courts. by the Constitutional Conyen-
tiOn. The meeting was called TO order
by Mr.. W. j. Daniel, who was made
chairman; Mr.. W. |. lrby, was made
secretary; Hon. James l.. Shelton, OF
Richmond. was asked TO address the
people aud did so in an eloquent speech
assaIing the County court system.
Captain W. r. Meade and X. l. C. Bar
rett followed In ten-minute speeches, ad-
vocating the retention OF a monthly
system OF courts
The following resolution waspresented
and unanimously adopted:
Whereas, a proposition Is now pending
in the Constitutional Convention, which
i finally adopted wilcause the abolition
Of our long-tried monthly courts, and
whereas. it has been argued by the ad-
vocates of said proposition that the
people are in favor of its adoption; now,
therefore, be it,
Resolved, by the people oiLouisa eoun-
ty, in mass-meeting assembled. and 1t Ia
hereby resolved
% That we regard said proposed mea-
sure rs inimical to our best interests.
GU That we protest against it's adop-
ton by the Constitutional Convention.
(3) That we request our delegate, r.
l.. Gordon, TO use his most earnest en-
deavors TO secure its defeat.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-18
CAROLINE
General Notes and Personal Items

Correspondence OF Tue FREE LANCE
Bowling Green. Va. Jan. 10, 1902.
The week OF prayer closed on last Sat
urday night with appropriate services at
Calvary, led by Judge f. c Moncure, the
subject was THE Coming of the King
dom" These services have been largely at
tended and greatly enjoyed by all who
attended.
Mrs. W. O. Smith, OF Louisa, is spend.
ing some time with her mother, Mrs.
James f. Ennis.
Miss Daisy Brannan, after pleasant
visit to Misses Annie and Matte Collins,
left Tuesday for her home in Richmond.
Mrs. Kate Richerson, of Sparta. was
the guest of friends here this week.
DR.. b. Hales and Mr.. C. Beverly Broun,
OF your city, spent Sunday with friends
here.
The skating for the last week has been
exceptionally fine, and Broaddus pond
has been filed with the lovers OF this
sport each evening.
Miss Salie Segar, after visit to her
friend, Miss Cordie Winston, will leave on
Friday for your city, where she will he
the guest OF Miss Mercer Crutchheld, be-
fore returning TO her home in Middlesex.
Mrs. r o. Payne, wife OF Rev. r. o.
Payne. reached here on Wednesday from
Lynchburg, where she has been spending
some time on account Of ill-health.
Mr. James Ennis left on Monday for
your city. where he has accepted a posi-
tion with the Kenmore Shoe Factory.
DIR. John P. Stiff, OF your city, spent
Monday with the family Of hr A. b.
Chandler.
Mai. r. o. Peatross, DR.. z. T. Glassell,
Mr.. r. A. Watkins. S. W. Broaddus and
w. b. Broaddus were chosen as dele
gates to attend the Anti-SalOOn League
Convention, which cOnvenes In Rich
mond this week.
Mr.. T. d. Coghll has returned from
Brunswick. where he has been hunting.
Rev. f. II. Rowe, OF Buena Vista, spent
several days OF this week with relatives
here. He left on Tuesday TO attend a
meeting of the board OF trustees oi the
Southern Seminary. which was held in
Richmond on that day.
MIR. T. B. Gill, who has been quite sick
at his home here, is much improved.
Mr.. Joe Bergman has returned to his
home at Milford from Baltimore, where
he was called by the death OF his wife in
that city.
Mr.. Richard Saunders, OF West Virginia,
spent portion Of this week at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs T. C. Valentine.
Miss Leila Swain has returned TO Nor
folk, after visit OF several weeks at her
home here.
Mr. Richard G.. Moncure is out again,
after his recent indisposition.
Mai. r. o. Peatross spent several days
OF this week in Richmond.
Mr.. Willie Coghill, OF Penola, is the
guest OF Mr. C. L. Collins and family.
KY.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-18
Sanitary Conditions Reported BY
Virginia Board Of Health.

Caroline, very good King George, no
report Spotsylvania, good Orange
fairly good Stafford, good; CLlpeper, nc
report; Essex, no report; Westmoreland,
good in some sections. bad in Others
Lancaster, good In some sections, bad in
others; Fauquier, very good; Accomac,
not very good; Louisa, fine; Middlesex,
no report; Richmond, good; Gloucester
no report; Northumberland, good; Madi
son, no report; Northampton, not very
good; Fairfax. good; Prince William,
good; Mathews, no report; Loudouni
good; King aud Queen, good; Hanover,
good; King William, good; Greene, good
Rappahannock, good.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-18
Precious Metals In 1901.

The Engineering and Mining Journal
estimates the world sgold product In the
past year at 1856, 100000, Of which
sum the United States produce $S1 ,OOO,-
600; Canada s2s, 10000 Russia, $685.
500, 900; the Transvaal, 81, 100000.
Australasia produced about the same
amount as in 1900. The silver produc-
ton OF the world was somewhat less
than in 1900. The United States pro-
duced $1,000, 900 ounces Of silver from
ores mined in this country. In 1901 we
exported s52.50S, ,92S ofgold, or 81, 100
637 more than we imported, the out
flow being mainly to France and Ger
many. England imported s9S, ,5OO,O 900
of gold aud exported SOL 100000. Lon
don continues the great silver market
OF the world. The imports In 1901 were
s53. 900 700 worth, the United States
supply Ag 100000 wortb.-Balto.
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