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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27

box. sac; per BARREL SIG Matches-2OOs.
81. 1905. 90; 6s, 45Q55c owing to hfNnd. Soda
Box SIS; kes sS2SS RceBS1 ey hsa6
SC. Cheese-Fancy fun cream. l21sg1sc; fun
PoWder@Rihe. 81 par key; drop shot. $3.50
WoouenWarc-
Two-hoop pine pals, per dozen. $40; 5-hoop
pine pals, Der dozen. Sl55; S-hooD brass bound
pals. red cedar. $50 shoe brushes. S5c to S4
brooms from 81. 25 to $500; clothes pins, per
box Of 5 gross, 75c; washboards from S5c to
$500; pine tubs in nest, DER nest. $40; gal
Ianized tubs in nest, per nest 81. 20; bread
trays from $500 TO s4.5O per dozen: wood-rim
sleeves per dozen, 90c: axe handles, Coo to- SIP
per dozen; No. l chimneys, per case of dozen,
dozen, $500: No. pear top cninlneYs per case
OF dezen. $42o; No: pearl top chfAnneys. per
case OF dozen. $40.
Crackers.
Standard soda. &c: milk. nc: Xxx cream.
TIC; lemon cream. &c; cornhills. Sc: assorted
penny cakes. Sc; assorted jumoles, lsS lunch
snaps. exc: pearl oyster, &c: excelsior 7lzc.
. Hides, skins and old Metals.
Hides-Greer sailed hides No. l. 40 lbs, and
up, Sc; No 2. 40 lbs. and up. &c; No. ]. un-
der 10 lbs. &c; No. 2, under 40 lbs, &c; No. /
and No. 2. dry flint hides; an weights, l3c;
lie; green and sailed shearlings, 25c each;
green sailed lambs, 35445c each; green salted
sheep, 459t75c each green salted goats. 26c
green sailed mule hides. 500 each: colts and
TaiIow-In cakes. &c; in barrels and tubs. &C.
Beeswax, Csc.
low brass; Sc; light brass. &c; copper, 13c; light
copper. lie; bottor1s loo; zinc, 21sc.
Scrap Iron-Mixed scrap, 50: stoves and pots
t6 per gross tor.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
CORPSE, IN FRIGHT,
DESERTS COFFIN
AND FLEES
FOR HOURS BODY LAY ON COOL
ING BOARD IN UNDERTAKER's
SHOP, THEN TOOK LEGS
AND ESCAPED.

NEW YORK, Feb. 25-Found frozen
in a snowdrift and apparently dead.
after Fridays storm. William Fer
ry, a farmer, near Anthony, n. J., lay for
ten hours on the cooling board Of an un-
dertaker's shop, surrounded by coffins
and the paraphernalia Of death.
But for the absence of the undertaken,
he might have been buried alive.
Ferry was found lying in the snow
The body was cold, and the supposed
corpse was taken to an undertaking es-
Establishment. Half dozen of the neigh
bors gathered to watch over the body.
The absence Of the undertaken pre-
vented further action.
When he arrived the party gathered in
another room. Upon their return to the
cooling room they were horrihed TO find
the supposed corpse missing. Body
snatchers' was their first thought. An
alarm was sent out and a messenger hur-
ried to 'Ferry's home. When he arrived
Ferry was disposing Of a hearty meal.
He said he suddenly became conscious
and observing his surroundings, fed
through a side door and hurried home.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
SEVEN KILLED;
TWO INJURED
IN WRECK
NEW YORK CENTRAL PASSENGER
AND WREcKING TRAINS COL
LIDE HEAD-oN AT FULL
SPEED.

ROCHESTER,, N. w. Feb. 25-As the
result of a collision on the Auburn branch
of the New York Central, seven miles
west of Auburn, between a westbound
passenger train and a steam derrick late
last night seven trainmen are dead, two
seriously injured and one missing.
The dead:
EDWARD F. VINE, of this city, bag
gageman on the passenger.
FRANK HINES, fireman, of this city.
JOHN HIESMAN, engineer, of this city.
ENGINEER DURAND, of Syracuse.
THOMAS BURKE, of Syracuse, derrick
crew.
Edward II. Kenner, a trainman, and
Thomas Shipmuck of the derrick crew,
are seriously hurt. 1t is reported two
other men are missing
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
Mr.. STEED WILL RUN
FOR THE SPEAKERSHlP

MACON, Ga, Feb. 2.--Mr. Walter E.
Steed, of Taylor county, is in the city
this morning from Butler. He says If he
is elected to the next general assembly
from his county he will certainly be
candidate for the speakership of the
house. He viii be opposed in his race for
the lower house, but he says he has no
fear He has never been defeated in a
political race and has been in politics
steady since he left college. He has
represented his people in the senate and
house.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
THREE MACON MEN
WANT TO Be SOLICITOR

Hon William Brunson. solicitor general
OF the Macon ri-luit. was az TIE capitol
ltnnda- uu rltr mess Connected WITH
tbs supreme court Mr.. Brunson Is a can
didate 10 reelection In the coming pr
me- but said that zee h-id nnis4si.Iou.
Walter Grace ard Robert Hodges. two
prominent young Macon attorneys. have
also announced for the soiicitOrshlp. and
the race viii be an interesting one.
lfr. Hodges held the u:fice for four years
5ority II nine votes by Hon Pope PoIhilI.
Ar Polhill held the uiIlce only about two
months Before he died, and Mr.. Brunson
was appointed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
MRS. STONEWALL JACKSON
NEIGHB0R TO SMALLPOX

CHARLOTTE, N. c., Feb. 26.-Edwaard
Gresham, a well known resident Of Char
lotte who lives in the house owned and
occupied by Mrs Stonewall Jackson. has
smallpox While. travelling in South Caro-
lima recently Mr.. Gresham became i'll and
was brought home. but the symptoms OF
smallpox were not manifested until this
morning The rooms occupied by Mr.. and
Mrs. Gresham adjoin those used by Mrs
jackson and her two grandchildren.
There are several other cases among
white people in town, but no scare has
yet developed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
DEATH AT CULLODEN
OF Mr.. w. A. NORWOOD

CULLODEN, Ga, Feb. 26.-Mr. W.. A.
Norwood, one of the oldest and most high
ly respected citizens Of this place, died last
Sunday night and was buried here today.
He was So years old. A noble, grand and
useful life has ended, He was an older
brother of ex-senator Tom Norwood. He
leaves a wife and four children, Mrs. j.
NJ. Ponder and Mrs. w. Griffin, Of At
lanta; Mrs Wynne, of Texas, and Mr.. c.
M. Norwood, of Culloden. He was for 40
years a steward in the Methodist church.
Mr.. w. B. Griffin attended Mr.. Nor
woods burial.
Ex-senator Thomas M. Norwood, of Sa-
vannah, attended his brothers funeral
here.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27

NHI-NNV WI
TO-DAY
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
Two Men Killed, One Badly Hurt.

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-Two men were
killed and one dangerously injured in a
freight wreck on the Columbia and Port
Deposit railroad. short distance south Of
McCalrs ferry, at IL o'clock last night.
The dead:
, ENGINEER HATCH.
FIREMAN WILHELM.
Henry Wolf, a brakeman, was danger
ously injured.
The men are all residents of Columbia.
The wreck was caused by the train run
ming into land slide. About Is cars were
reduced to splinters in the wreck.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
spot Cotton Market

Atlanta quiet SIC.
New orleans, steady, 5 S-loc-
New oTrk. steady, S4c-
Liverpool. steady, : 2l-S2d-
Charleston. firm, SIC.
Mobile. normal. SIC.
Augusta. steady. SIC.
savannah. steady. s 5-1ec.
Cincinnati, steady. s 5-l6C.
Wilmington. firm. SIC
81. Louis. quiet. s 5-l6c.
Norfolk. steady, sue.
Galveston. quiet, 5 5-l6c.
Baltimore. steady, SIC.
Boston. steady. 8 I2-iec.
Philadelphia. steady, 8 1-iec.
Memphis. quiet, sac.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
81. LOUIS Quotations.

ST. LOUIS. Feb. .-Close-wheat higher;
No. 2 red, cash elevator. $3.50: track s3h9
Sc; May S2Adkc; July 76c; No. 2 hard 76d7S1zc.
Corn-Higher; No. cash. 59ikc; track 5Slsq
5ehc; May 60%d&c; July 61h9%c
Oats-Higher; No. track 4sc; May &c; July
S5ikc No. 2 white ASK.
Rye-Quiet. Gle.
Lard-Lower $3.50.
Lead-Firm. AO5
Spelter-Strong. S412h6A15.
Poultry-Steady; chickens Sc; turkeys 11G12c;
ducks 10c; geese 5d6ikc.
Butter-steady; creamery 21S29c; dairy. Is
G22c.
Eggs-Higher. 1sikc.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
MRS. SARAH BAXTER DIES
AT TEMPLE, AGED 70

CARROLLTON, Ca. Feb 25.-Mrs. Sarah
Baxter, aged about seventy years and widow
Of the late James Baxter of Temple this cOun-
ty died at her home at Temple this morning
Her husband died there only few months ago
at an advanced age. These people have lived
in this section for near half a century and
were we'll known and liked throughout their
section. Messrs Baxter Bros, Temple, and
four other brothers and two sisters the
surviving heirs, all being representative people
of this section.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
HOTEL MAN FINED $500
FOR RUNNING BLIND TIGER

JACKSON, Ga. Feb. 25.-Yesterday Mr..
Ike Bashinsky, proprietor of the Wigwam
hotel at Indian spring in this county, was
tried in the superior court which is in ses-
sion here this week for operating blind
tiger at his hotel at that famous resort
last summer and was fined by Judge z.
J. Reagan $500 in one case. This case crea-
ted considerable interest and the large fine
placed upon Mr.. Bashinsky shows that
Judge Reagan is endeavoring to stop the
tigers from operating at this summer
resort. e-Et
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
Florida Favorite Watermelon.

A splendid melon for family use In the
south Medium size to large and very
prolific. Early and OF the finest flavor
Melons weigh from 20 to 40 pounds and
are of a dark green color. slightly striped
with lighter green, Flesh red. crisp. ten
der. melting and very sweet. A sure
and heavy cropper.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
II. c. HASTINGS & CO.,
WHOLESALE AND Retail
SEEDsMEN,
NO. 4 WEST MITCHELL STREET.
ATLANTA. Ca. Jan.

ATLANTA. Ca. Jan. Is. 1904.
Atlanta Journal Co,
Atlanta. Ga.
Gentlemen:
IN reply to your inquiry as TO the coli
lection Of seeds that We are furnishing you
for premiums with the Semi-N eekly We
would state that we hereby guarantee that
the seed used IN these collections IS the
same that we furnish our own customers
and that the packets are OF full size ana
that the seed contained therein Is OF the
very highest quality obtainable- Thls col
lection OF seeds that you are furnishing
your subscribers is identtcally the same
that they would have to pay US % cents lot
IL they sent orders to us direct OF purchased
same in person at our store. Through YOU,
they are not only getting the best there =
10 be had, but the full quantity that t7e:
would get IL purchasing for cash
Yours truly.
Signed. II. @. HASTINGS q CO.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
SUGAR and coffee QuotatIons.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2s.-Standard granulated,
s. So Coffee-Jobbing. 6sc; invoice, sac.
NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 26.-Standard granu-
lated. s. 20: nne granulated, same as standard
$500 Roasted confee-Arbuckle, i0O-lb. cases.
80 so: Lion. lOo-lb cases. 5000.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27

ss7sc: September S0ssc.
Pork-February SASS; May st5.l7; July s15. 80.
Lard-February s907k: March s9.O7ih; May
s.. 20; July Ss.S249.35; September S9.45:
Ribs-February $3.50; May $50; September
S. C2isdS.5s.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
New Stone Tomato.

The heaviest yielder of all tomatoes IN
this section. Fruit very large, smooth
and firm and OF the finest quality. This
variety does not rot or split easily ana
lasts well into summer. Good for either
slicing raw or for canning.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
Mammoth White Bush Squash.

Every one knows the White Bush or
patty Pan" squash, grown so generally
in the South. This is identical with that
variety except in size. our Mammoth, be-
ing nearly double the size Of the other.
giving twice the quantity Of squash from
the same vine.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
Improved Long Green Cucumber.

A standard variety for southern family
gardens The cucumbers are extra long
and Of good size, holding the dark green
color until we'll matured. They are ten
der, crisp and free from bitterness. Fine
for slicing and make excellent pickles If
picked when or inches long.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27

KANSAS CITY. Feb. 2s.-wheat-July, 1850;
cash. No. 2. hard, 7S67Sikc; No. 2. red, S0qs1c;
No. 2. spring, nc.
Corn-May 6Ossc; September, sec; cash, No.
2, mixed. 5965shc; No. ?. white, 65ikc
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
White Velvet ora.

A splendid variety for home use. Our
special strain of this is especially desira-
BILE with its medium size, round smooth
pods, free from ridges and not prlchiy
to the touch. Very early.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
chleaqo Cash Quotations..

CHICAGO, Feb. 2s.-wheat-No ?, red. SEQ
SIC; No. 2. red, TSdSORc; No. 2. hard winter.
74d76c; No. 3. do, 7s675c; No l. northern,
spring. 75d7Ic; No. 2, do, 73Q76c; No. 3,
spring. 69G7Sc.
Corn-No. g. 57Na57hc.
oats-No. 2, 42aQ4Sc; No. 5, 42942hc.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
The Semi-Weekly Journals
49, Seed Offer for 1902.

fnofA subscribers with their
A to- o
lvevareEes OF eel lar ii
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27

Hastings AII-Head Early Cabbage.
It is well named. having but few loose
leaves. It is an extra early iat-headed va
riety, fine for an early medium sized cab
bage for family use throughout the south.
It's a sure header with half chance and
always gives satisfaction.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
Early Long Scarlet Radish.

A favorite in most home gardens. Roots
long and OF bright scarlet color. Flesh
crisp and tender and when rapidly grown
Is entirely free from pungent taste.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
Hastlnas, Yellow eIobe onion.

Splendid variety for early paintings In
the south. No prettier. or larger finely
shaped onions than this can be grown.
color a very light yellow or straw color.
Flesh firm and good keepers.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
Fatally Injured by a Circular Saw.

BIRMINGHAM Ala, Feb. PA special
from Cardova says that r. B. Smalley, who
had been employed a weaver in the In
dian Head mills. fell across a circular saw
while cutting up wood and was so badly in
jured that he cannot recover.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
Wool Quotations.
kansas City Quotations

ST LOUIS. Feb. 26-wool firm; territory
and western, mediums. 1sd1sc; fine. 12917c
coarse. 129lec.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
sheriffs Trial Postponed.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Feb. 24.-The trial of
Sheriff Andrew Burgin. who was indicted on
the charge of negligence in allowing the es-
cape of Frank Duncan, the noted safe blower
and condemned murderer, has been passed to
be reset.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27

Houston expects tomorrow 4, 500 TO 800 bales,
against 3 $50 bales last year.
New Orleans expects tomorrow $500 to 10. 800
bales. against 9.5s3 bales last year.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
New York PRODUCE Market.

NEW YORK. Feb. Observation-Disclosures, 1862
packages; steady; state dairy, 19Q26c; state
creamery. 22d2sc; June creamery. 1SQ24c; reno
waited. 1ed2S1kc: factor. 16Q20c
Cheese-Receipts, LIS packages; firm; state
full cream small, early made, fancy colored,
and white, 12Md12i5c.
Eggs-Reecipts. 4,sos packages; nrmer; state
and Pennsylvania, 2S1sc; western at market,
sc
Refined sugar unsettled; crushed $3.50; pow
dered 81 90; graduated g. 80.
Coffee-No. Z Rio SIC.
AIolasses-NeW Orleans 34d41c.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
S.. =. and w. WIN Issue Bonds.

SAVANNAH, Ca, Feb 26.-There will
be a meeting of the directors of the Sa-
vannah Florida and Western railway this
afternoon for the purpose of authorizing
an issue of bonds of $31. 200, OOO
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27

Hastings Improved Blood Turnip Beet.
The most popular variety. Color deep
red with fine form and flavor, very tender
and free from stringiness. Early ard very
uniform in size and shape.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
Miscellaneous.

GET rich. start business without money our
book OF money-making secrets tells you how.
Only 10c. Catalogue free. Southern Agents
supply House. Box 81. Atlanta, ca.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
Chicago Close ouetstisnA

CHICAGO. Feb. as.-Wheat. February 74Ic;
May fdisG 56tsc: July 7G7sc: September 7Gasc.
Cora--February sAc: May e0Ac; July 60iad
aessc: September s9Ac; December 47%c; year
sTs,c.
Oa5s-Febrrary G.xo; May tsEG4sHc; July
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
Hastings Drumhead White Cabbage
Lettuce.

A favorite wherever KNOWN Large
solid heads Weighing two to three pounds.
Crisp, tender and free from bitterness.
Leaves outside are a light green. inside
almost white Has but little tendency to
run to seed. Fine for family use.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
PORT RECEIPTS.
EstImated COTTON ReeeIpts.

Total at all ports 1O.sO2 S5.217 15.s4s $50
Estimated.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
Ponce de Leon cantaIoupe or Musk
melon,

OF rather large size. Strong vigorous
grower. medium early. Melons are OF
the finest flavor. Flesh very thick and OF
Uqht green color. Melons regularly RIB
he'd. densely netted. Skin green but
turns to a beautiful golden yellow when
fully ripe.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
ATLANTA MARKETS.
Cotton.

Cotton.
ATLANTA, Feb 2s.-Middllns cotton quiet
at SIC.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27

Jersey. l3G2Oc Tennessee choice. l21h614c;
sweet potatoes yams. s0690c per bushel;
white 6067Oc per bushel; Irish potatoes, 1lOq
AGO per bushel; honey, new crop strained,
TdSc per pound; comb, bright 9QlOc per pound;
white peas. $1.7b6200 per busnei; stock peas
81 lO6l.s0 per bushel; eggs, fresh, 2Sc.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
NEW ORLEANS COTTON
3y Private Wire to Murphy a Co. e

bL EGANaAe WIRE & ~
Following were the closing quotations on the
floor OF the exchange today:
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27
Early Bed Top Turnip.

Early Red Top Turnip.
One of the favorite spring varieties TO
come in before everything else IN the
Garden. A quick grower, flesh very fine
grained and sweet favored. The dark red
or purple top extending down to where
the bulb rests in the soil adds greatly to
its appearance.
and in addition send the twelve
We invite your attention to what
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-27

Railroad mills. lib Jars, 47ikc; ! oz. Macca-
how $50 gross; one ounce bottle, $500
per gross: % ounce Maccaboy, $3.50 gross;
i or Sweet Scotch. $40 gross; 2-3 OF. Sweet
Scotch So Is gross; Lorillard's lib. jars, 471Ac
extra fresh Scotch per case / gross, 2-S o.,
f6 90; extra fresh Scotch, per case dozen,
on S. O0: Ralph's Scotch. per case, dozen, ]
OF III so: Rolph's Scotch, per case, dozen.
% o. s.. 10; Bruton's Scotch, per case, 6dozen.
90 o., $3.50.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-29
Davy Crockett
and the Panther
A History SI0RY.
BY KATE STEPHENS.

When Davy Crockett was on his way to
San Antonio to fight for the independence
of Texas-this in the year 1SS6-one night
found him on the banks of the Navasoia
river and his horse broken with fatigue.
What happened at this point we'll let
Davy tell.
Near the margin OF the river a large
tree had been blown down. and thought
of making my lair in its top. While beat
ing about the branches 1 heard low
growl. as much as to say, Stranger, these
apartments are already taken Looking TO
see what sort of a bedfellow I was likely
to have, 1 discovered an enormous Next
can cougar some FIVE PAGES away. Rays
of light darted from his large eyes.
lone glance satisfied me there was no
time to be lost. fired. The ball struck
him on the forehead and glanced on.
doing little except infuriate him. He
sprang at me- 1 jumped aside and hit him
with the barrel of my rifle. He made at
me again, and I drew my hunting knife,
for 1 knew we must come to close quar-
tiers. He seized my left arm and began
to tear the flesh. when L thrust my knife
into his side. He let go.
"Smarting with his wounds, he came at
me again, and he pressed so close that IN
stepping backward my foot caught in a
vine. 1 fell, and he was on me like a
nighthawk on a Junebug. He seized my
right In1gn, ana since the uihuCI poA
of his body was toward my face. l grab
bed his tail with my left hand. With my
right I stuck my knife into his side, and
summoned all my strength to hurl him
down the bank of the river. He resist
ed. At last 1 worked him to the very
edge and he lost his balance. He fell, but
he dragged me with him.
Fortunately. at the bottom of the bank
1 found myself uppermost. I aimed
desperate blow at his neck. He struggled
a few moments. and then his loosened
strength told me / was saved.
81 returned TO the treetop and made
myself as comfortable a bed as a weary
man need ask for. Next morning so Co
manches Joined me. and some of the war
riors discovered the body of the cougar
and began skinning it. The chief noticed
how many slabs were about it. and when
I told him of my struggle, said: Brave
hunter, brave man. and wished to adopt
me into his tribe. which honor de-
clined."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-29
Earm Values steaalIx EaIIInu.

There Is reason for very serious thought
IN the fact that farming lands In a state
like New Jersey are going down in price
every year and all the time taxes are
running NJ higher. A very thoughtful ar
ticie on this subject Is found in the Coun-
try Gentleman. written for that paper by
a correspondent for whom the paper
vouches for very emphatically. A sympo-
stun on the subject has attracted atten-
ton and some examples theukin given are
very suggestive. In evidence OF deprecia-
ton in farm values he writes:
IN lsS7 young married man became
owner q an estate OF 80 acres with a
small mortgage On IT. By 1875 the farm
was paid for. A sOverness was hi-ed for
the children. and as they grew up they
were sent 20 a boarding school. Three
men were employed constantly on the
farm and plenty OF kitchen help made II
easy for wife and mother In 1855 the
owner died and the estate appraised after
everything was paid for at $4,000
An adjoining farm in 1859 brought Sis
in gold per acre
Two years ago the first farm brought
So per acre and the owner Is struggling
like a hero His wife takes in summer
boarders and an the children have left 10
gCt positions.
In is57 the tax on the farm was S3.75 on
TIE N.oo. the land assessed at two-thirds
It's valuation and today the tax Is SIS on
the 100. assessors valuation. and the