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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-08-25

and had his hand torn dreadful1y by
the dog. Then the dog was killed
and the young man carried the head
to a medical institute in Philadel-
phia. Some of the saliva from the
mouth of the dog was inoculated in
to a rabbit, and the rabbit developed
hydrophobia. Mr.. Powell has re-
turned from the hospital, but his
hand is far from well. How much
more sensible a thing it would have
been if the dog had been put to death
before his master was bitten! /
should be glad to have a law making
the keeping of dogs that are known
to have been bitten, punishable with
both fine and Imprisonment. And it
seems strange to me that just and
wise men who sit to make laws for
the betterment of the people should
overlook mad dogs. I can account
for it in no way except it be that men
have a great affection for dogs.
Let US hear from the Chatterers on
this subject. May health and happi-
ness attend Aunt Jennie and all the
contributors to Social Chat.
MRS. S. E. M.
BERTHE Co.. n. @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-08-25
About Mad Dogs, Etc.

Dear Aunt Jennie:-I see the
prize has been awarded for the best
article on Negro Life and Character,
and l hope some one will offer an
other prize so as to keep the Chat
terers writing, for [ am really disap-
pointed when Social Chat does not
appear in The Farmer. We are hav-
ing fine weather now, sunshine and
showers, and the crops are growing
and maturing beautifully, although
some damage has been done by
drought before the rains began to
fail.
Aunt Jennie, [ would like to know
how many of the Chatterers are in
favor of having a law passed pro-
hibiting men from keeping dogs that
they know have been bitten by a
dog with the rabies, and allowing
them to run at large? If it is a
crime to keep dogs that are supposed
to kill sheep, how much greater
should it be to keep those that will
in all probability have hydrophobia
and cause the death of innocent chill
dren!
A dog passed along this road two
nights ago, and it is known that he
bit the dogs at seven plantations,
yet not a dog has been killed or con
fined save the one that did the bit
ing. There is a young man in this
community, Mr.. Powell, who had a
dog attacked with rabies, as he sup
posed, and instead of shooting him,
the young man attempted to tie him,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-08-25

as I remember them. Ny father was
a slave owner. He owned two, a man
and a girl. The girl he sold, but the
man he owned till January, '65, when
he died. [ remember how we chill
dren all wept when he died; he was
a good and faithful servant, and we
all felt his loss. My father often
said he wished Dan could have lived
to have had his freedom. Near u
place Judge Wilmer, of South Caro-
lima, owned a summer residence, and
he kept quite a number of slaves.
They used to come often to our place
and then we little folks would all
gather in the kitchen to hear them
talk and laugh and tell ghost stories.
[ remember a great many songs they
used to sing; some of them were, as
[ remember, very pathetic. [, for
one, am glad the negro is out Of
bondage, for while some of them were
kindly treated, others were most
brutally whipped and punished in
various ways by their owners and
o~verseers. Father was overseer for
a large slave owner, and [ often
heard him tell how he had to cow
hide some of them; but as a general
hing they would not bear good treat
ment. My brother kept a night
school and he taught our man SER
want and several others to read and
write. They paid brother for his
instruction. I would tease him and
tell him [ would not teach negroes,
but he would laugh and tell me that
they could beat me learning, and he
liked to teach them. But I must
stop for fear of the waste basket.
Many good wishes for Aunt Jennie
and The Progressive Farmer.
MRS. MCKINNEY.
Macon Co., N G..
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-08-25
More "reminiscences of Slavery.

Dear Aunt Jennie:-It has been
a long time since [ wrote for Social
Chat and many changes have taken
place, but l am a constant reader OF
The Progressive Farmer and when
it comes with no letters from the
Chatterers to me, it has lost one of
it's most interesting columns. l did
enjoy Mrs. MulPs letters so much, as
she spoke of so many places that l
am acquainted with. [ hope she will
extend her trip farther next time and
then she can take in the village of
Highland and the grand scenery
around it. 1t is a great summer re-
sort and there are many summer
boarders there this summer.
Well, I must write something on
the life and character of the negro
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-08-25
Aunt Jennie's Letter.

Women are always seeking and
finding new occupations, but the very
latest is the Cheering up lady" whose
business it is to visit old ladies and
lonely people, play games with them,
and relate bright, CHEEKY incidents,
thus relieving the monotony of life.
Her services are often sought by peo-
pie of wealth who long for compan-
ionship also. There is no especial
training necessary for this position.
In fact you can engage in it any day
and find it profitable and exceeding
ly beneficial to yourself and all with
whom you associate. The first pre-
requisite is a pleasant voice and a
genuine congeniality, a smile that
means pleasure to yourself and good
will toward your fellowman.
By the way, did you know that the
voice often betrays the disposition?
1t is especially so with the INDECENT
and contentious. So many writer's
extol the low musical voice. A well
mOdulated voice, one neither too low
nor too loud, with distinct a~rticula-
ton, is the one most to be admired
because of the characteristics ac-
companying it. No energetic person
will suffer themselves to drawl out
their words in a manner that will
make the nearer One Of
the most irritating things in life's ex-
periences is to try to listen to a story
told by a slow talker, who permits
your running ahead Of him in your
imagination and forming your own
conclusions long before he finishes
the story. Deliberation is admira-
bic, but too much is e~xasperating.
Mrs. S. E. M. writes us this week
concerning a matter that we trust
will arouse sufficient interest IN our
! State press to cause decisive meas
ures in our next Legislature. Mean
while could not the counties organ
ize to protect themselves, if no law
exists for their protection?
Mrs. Mckinney calls again after
a long absence. 1t cheers us won
derfuIly to know that we are not for
gotten by our old time friends, and
that they are readers of Social Chat,
if they do not contribute often. How
ever, please let me insist that you
let us have a contribution occasion
ally. AUNT JENNIE.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-08-25
Praise Your Wife

Praise your wife, man; for PHYS
sake, praise your wife when she de-
serves it! It won't injure her any,
though it may brighten her some
from It's strangeness. If you wish to
make and keep her happy, give her a
loving word occasionally. If she
takes pains to make you something
pretty, don't take it with only:
eyes, it is very pretty. Won't you
hand me my paper?'
It will take you only a moments
time to kiss and tell her she is the
best wife in town. You will find it
to be a paying investment-one which
will yield you a large return In in
creased care and willing labor for
your comfort. Loving praise will
tighten labor wonderfully, and should
be freely bestowed.
[ called on a friend one day and
found her up to her eyes in work.
ooh, DEAR" she said, "this is one of
my bad days; everything goes wrong,
and I haven't got a-thing done"
Let me help you," I said.
"No, no." she replied, gently push
ing me into the sitting room, "Tm
going to leave everything and rest
awhile; but I must just wipe up this
slop first" pointing to an ugly spot
which disfgured the pretty oilcloth.
Just as he stopped to do it her hus-
band came in; he didn't see rue, but
he went straight to his wife. One
quick lift and he placed her on her
feet, and taking the cloth from her
hand, wiped up the spot himself.
"There, busy-bee," he said, "you
have done enough to-day. You tired
yourself all out getting my favorite
dinner. Now I think I'd leave the
rest till tomorrow"
I spoke to him then, and he sat
with me a few minutes before going
down town. Shortly after, my friend
came in, looking very much amused.
"I. guess I was in the Dumps" she
said, laughing, "for I've finished;
and everything has gone swimmingly
since E came in."-Common
People.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-08-25
OUR SOCIAL CHAT

All letters Intended for this department
should be addressed to AUNT Jennie" care
or The Progressive Farmer, Raleigh, N. c..
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-08-25
The Value of an Education.

+,nce of an early education and yet
there are all too many young people
who fail to grasp their opportuni-
ties in this respect. To be sure all
IF life is education and while the
~coIIcgc course does not properly
terminate endeavor in this line, it is
Of the highest Importance than the
Young man and the young woman
avail themselves of the opportunity
of profting by a college education.
The wiscst men of our times have
sought t. impress upon the youth of
their generation the Importance of
securing an education, and with the
present as with preceding genera
rions. it is important that this whole
some counsel be impressed upon the
Young. Addison wrote: "What sculp-
turr is to a block of marble, educa-
ton Is to the human soul. The phil
osophcr. the saint, the hero, the wise,
and the good or the great very often
lie hid and concealed in a plebeian
which a proper education might have
di~intcrrcd and brought to life"
Benjamin Franklin wrote that can
investment in knowledge always pays
the best interest" Washington
wrote: promote as an object of
primary Importance institutions for
the general diffusion of knowledge.
In proportion as the structure of
government gives force to public
opinion it Is essential that public
opinion should be enlightened" Jud-
son wrote: planting colleges and
FILLING them with studious young
men and women is planting seed for
the world" Varle wrote: "Educa-
tion IS the companion which no mis-
fortune can depress-nO crime de-
srroy-no enemy alienate-no des-
potism enslave. At home a friend;
abroad an introduction; in solitude
a |soIace; and in society an ornament.
Without it what is man? A SPLEEN
dld slave, a reasoning savage"
To be sure, just as John Randolph
said; All the professors and teach
crs in the world would not make you
a wise or a good man without your
own corporations" but as E. H.
Chaplin said: "Do not ask if a man
has been through college; ask if a
college has been through him-if he
Is a walking university"
The young man or young woman
who under disadvantageous circum-
stances struggles for a college edu-
cation will certainly appreciate it.
Under such circumstances, such a
person will not merely seek to go
through college. The result will be
that the college has gone through
the man.
Perhaps it is not possible for
everyone to obtain the advantages of
a college education. Some are able
to surmount the obstacles of life
without such an education, but we
think it safe to say that the most
successful of these will c~heerfully
testify that +boir CT =, ro1o would howe
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-08-25

The most phlegmatic dispositions
often contain the most in1ammable
spirits, as fire is struck from the
hardest fints.-Hazlitt.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-26

Berlin. Jan. 25.-RUsiness IN the Roerse last week
was duieter than during the previous period. Op-
orators regarded lhe San Carlos incident likely
to retard the settlement Of the Venezuelan diff
Guilty. and therefore unwise and unnecessary. The
influence exercised the stock market by the
bombardment was, accordingly in the direction Of
greater reserve in speculation.
American securities experienced uneventfu
week Canadians showed much lighter trading than
previously. weakening in sympathy with Wall
Street Domestic loans improved upon the cheap
ening Of money Most of the foreign government
securities continued strong. Bank stock especially
Disconto Geselschaft advanced because the banks
are expecting increased earnings from the forth
coming conversions and loan operations The in
dustrial market showed a selling tendency. Iron
shares we're lower. Notwithstanding an advance in
price OF pig iron IN Lorraine. the latest Ameri-
can market report having unfavora BILE effect on
Them Coal shares dropped in consequence of the
break in the cold weather and the statement that
the coal syndicate IS trying TO induce the companies
voluntarily restrict the output
The gain H. hamburg American steamship shares
reported previously partially lost. and North
German Lloyd securities lost three points upon the
pa esng Of dividend. This section Of the market
was also unfavorably affected by the controversy
IN The newspapers over the financial policy fol
New-York tribune., 1903-01-26
THE LONDON SECURITIES MARKET

London I41- while tho general tone Of the
-.-,ak market throughout last week firm. bust
..-- wa- marked by absence OF speculative
.tfyity Katfirs did not respond 10 Colonial Score
-srv Chamberlain's announcement Al Johannesburg
..r January L Of the details for the financing Of
1u- nov. South African colonies. This announce
mont had been already discounted. and the delay in
f settlement of the labor problem in South Africa
is creating uncertainty. American securities were
without any striking feature their movements were
irregular probably owing 20 the developments in
The Venezuelan affair which II is considered show
possibility Of fresh entauglemeuts. The sole
feature OF the week was the movement IN West
Australian mines which. following on period Of
depression, became active because Of the com
IIcfiou % arrangements for large consultations
IEo1e RAILWAYS we're affected Joy tho disappointment
felt Al The dividend announcements. which did not
fulfill expectations. though the amounts carried for
ward exceeded those of last year
week closed Rith money rates easier and with
good prospect 81 70 reduction In the bank rate
NEXT Thursday. jouSolS rose sharply In the middle
- tho week government purchases but the ad-
vance was not malntaine-.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-26
2ultlon 5nles-1inanllal.
HOLLAND TRUST COMPANY
pEQUISIIIpN HAVING BEEN MADE IN

der date Of November eth. 1902 by the Superintend
II Banks OF the state Of New upon TJDI
land Trust Coinrany to make good an impairment Of
thousand three hundred and sIxty-seven doIsrs srJ
fourteen cents I'd and and OF the
OF the assessment having been
each stcckhclder cornpan, ana All
assessments hereunder that upon one tboUpd
three hundred and forty-two uS4) shares having bee1
paid cash, notice hereby given that
One thousand three hundred and fortytwo 421 shares
Of stock Viii be sold 10 the highest bidder public
ton III Broadway New York City. on TUESDAY Feb-
Tuary ;. 1893 az 12-JO O'Clock p. m o that ,isy
Such stock Viii not. however. be sold at
Fftyone cent OF its face value FiCty-ons Dollars
share, which valuation has heeu placed il bv
The Superintendent of Banks his det~rInina5E and
Law II fs9. N
York January 10 1908
HOLLAND TRUST COMPANY
By j. ID. VERMEUI.E
... President
J VAN WoERT
Secretary.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-26

lowed bv the Hamburg-AmerlCdn anu MI =" 'o'
man Lloyd companies, ~ ,,a more abundan mt
~ =, 49,, t.nks have been doing heavy dlS-
contng business IN London during the lasI t Wfth'
Doaling Germany large debtor TO that mdrhtt.
tIence exchange on London has been rlsins sllii
and the New-York exchange has also , ~
80 a. ~ bsIiaved that the Rechsbank Will pcSlpoIS
any reduction in its rates OWING 70 M be asI as an
r-nid exnortS and also account OF tle neal AP-
sna s,Io ~ of neyv German and PrusSian loans
Cermanys pig iron production IN lsz 5a6I The
oToyisionaI estimates of Germany foIe~Igm ~ u a S
nut the imports at Sl42S3oTV. an i qi 551 5n0 o60
200 ndA The exports calculated at Si-o'"'''o''
en- increase Of Sl23 800. 900.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-26
RAILROAD EARNINGS.

The Tribune has printed the gross e"ii'ieS -
ax.' t,r railroads. or systems for the second week
i, Tanuary OF these thirty-six return gains oil
.eo9 7cs or s3 per and eighteen return losses
of $40 go or 80 per cent. The whole shows gain
e7cO I
New-York tribune., 1903-01-26
RAILROAD AND OTHER STOCKS.


owetan f price
prices o changes of
~
New-York tribune., 1903-01-26
GOVERNMENT BONDS.

Government bond quotations compare as follows
with those Of a week ago.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-26
BANK EXCHANGES; SALES RECORDED.

The bank exchanges Of the NeH-York Clearing
House and the stocks sold at the New-York Stock
Exchange last week and for the same week Of the
preceding TWO years compare follows;
New-York tribune., 1903-01-26

Jan. u O3. Jan. - 0o. Jan. 26 'o1.
r,rrsnrev 3I6 80 2a7 81. 22S
=. shares sold 252S 15S 2iI55,;Si 5.069 .264
New-York tribune., 1903-01-26

second We January 100 ,,.. -
1902 Differences. &c
g eas 5s1 S72I5U22 Inc .sG03 700 3
80 ,oIlpaIt ,pI,.. Oa7 43S 2l4I,46S Dec 10000 %
Total "a cos. s76 1850 Se.$9@ a" Inc &4SS6Ia d
ANN ARBOR
1907 1907 1901.
ID 2go 90. 293
NuthotI oI NJ ~. S22 az Ss4047 s2e. 3SI
ihita " - =" 81 a5l 1O2l sIt 554
CHATTANOOGA SOUTHERN
,, ,,... in Ian sa5ss slss2- $3.50
III = - Ian IL. s4541 81 159 5,479
MOBILE JACKSON AND KANSAS CITY.
s.-,,d y,esl IN Ian s53S4 sa1a6 S2l5i
IuIv 20 Jan - .... i57. .609 s7,76S T5,2s5
TORONTO HAMILTON AND BUFFALO.
N-,,r,her NJ miles
send week in rar :S07s s53 $780,
Jul, / to Jan. 4...... 3U9.Sl2 5JI.0sU 3Ja.63I
New-York tribune., 1903-01-26
Vermilye S Co.,
BANKERS.
NASSAU & PINE SITS. Is CONGRESS ST..
NEW YORK BOSTON.
2Dl EAST GERMAN STREET.
BALTIMORE.
Diui0fn0 Noilces-

Iuited states ShipbuiIding COmpany-
('OLLA1 ERAL AND MORTGAGE s. GOLp
Bonds Coupons No I. due February 1903 from
above mentioned bonds will be paid maturity upon
presentation at the New York Security Trust Co. N' -
Wall Street
New-York tribune., 1903-01-26
Northern Securities COMPANY.
New Nor',. january -. lstt'
'EHERE HAS BEEN DECLARED y DIV

derd - tas capital stock OF r1's
COMPANY. payable February stcckholdsrs
record on the books of the Company on that date.
The stock transfer books will be closed 3 o.rl'r>
r NJ January @Ith i2'& and eopeued az 10 1cocS \ VI
February 9Th. lgo$
T. r. NICHOLS -arr,tary
New-York tribune., 1903-01-26
TEE: COLORADO FUEL 4 IRON 30.
PREFERRED STOfk DIVIDEND No y
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS or IHl'

Company has declared dividend OF FuJE - F-N
CENT the Preferred Sroc6 the COMPANY Tor 80
ending December $St. such dividend %
b able February 10Th. 1905. cash stochA1'l>'
cf record ~ the close ot business Jan &1~t. i9tS
The Prrf-rred books win hN closed - =
noon January @ist. and VIII reopen ar d" \ " F'H
2fst.
--LLN l. L-E--ALL-
New-York tribune., 1903-01-26
ALLIs-CHALMERs COMPANY.

ALLIs-CHALMERS COMPANY.
York. Jan IS. 1905;
FINHE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS THIS
day declared the regular quarterly dividend O. ONE
AND THREE QUARTERS GSiCO PER GENT. on -
Freferred stock OF this payable FEBRUARY
1903 TO stockholders OF record on January 2+th 1905
The Preferred stock Transfer Books Will be closed 90
Saturday. 24th o'cloCk and vii
Re reopened Tuesday February Cd 1905. 10 oc''N
W , CHALMERS treasurer
New-York tribune., 1903-01-26
4 DvERTISEMENTS arr SUBSCRIPTIONS T.
\ received at fhc.r T'uto-.n ONCE
No. I.sSf HIkG ADM ~


offices regular ohsv rates uutI o'cloc. . ~
:5t Nth-HNe. >. tS.s Sfh-uNF.
t-th- - ~ East tth-<t.: 3-sT West f2d-st.. b.
tween tth and Stn sves Ia, W est i=ssthst.i 1.sS~
:id-ayr between ISth sUd iI-h sJs. t.oS6 :;d-aNe.
rstst ttti< lSt-aN Sth-st-- Ea%t
t@:sth st; 1-t Tremont-nVc.: G5O :iss-ave. nei-
tlst-st 0SN sl-HSe-. 1io Bteecker--f 90
ptcrrk rkct-Sf. Brook lyu. y. N.-2tS NOUrt-sf.'
2t3 Snnith-<t; t.oDt t.ateS-aVc. Newark, v. j.
-s0t Brcad-st. Also 4. u. 7. uclccS.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-26

PACIFIC BANK.
$40 Broadway. New Nork Jsn'y 20 i4AS
ItlE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAVE THIS
day declared "a quarterly divIcrd II rNo per cent
payable AMI after Fe0y next The transfer books
win be closed Fcb'y . 1903
s e. MERWIN Cashier
New-York tribune., 1903-01-26
ON THE BERLIN BoERsE.

50 "a GO Total az for the week.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-18
BUSINESS LOCALS.

John F. Lubs sells the purest whis-
kies and wines in Savannah. The cell
ebrated Water whisky, distilled twenty
three years, surpasses everything on
the market for purity.
John F. May, the hustling grocer,
will supply you with select groceries
and choice meats. It's a pleasure TO
trade at this reliable grocery and meat
market. Corner Oglethorpe and JEFF
ferson.
Best bargains in city property by w.
j. Miscally, Jr.. 20 Bryan street. You
will consult your own interest by see
ing him for full particulars.
Chas. A. Cox, the practical tin-plate
and sheet iron worker; tin, slate, tar
gravel and tile roofing; best work;
lowest prices. 142 Barnard street.
Special for this week, at John Sulll-
vans grocery. 10 Congress street, west:
Large, fancy prunes. evaporated apples,
peaches and apricots, 10 cents per
pound. Headquarters for old Scotch
and Irish whiskeys.
Ladies--While out shopping Monday
drop in at Hogan's and see the new
ginghams and embroideries; they are
beauties; new line ladies' muslin I'M
derwear.
For sale cheap. 1 cash register, 8
SHOW Cdses, IRON Sa1e, ana gasoline
lamps. 305 Broughton, west.
For sale cheap. cash register, 8
show cases, iron safe, and gasoline
lamps. S05 Broughton, west.
H. Hymes still takes the lead in pic
lures, art goods and art novelties; pic
lures framed at the most reasonable
rates. Fancy oval and gold frames a
speciality.
Hicks cafe serves the most appetite
ing meals in Savannah. Our table is
noted for finest delicacies obtainable
Come and bring your friends. 2S Con-
gress, west.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-18
MEDICAL.


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Safe, reliable. Take no other. Send 4c
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your druggist. Chichester Chemical
Co., Philadelphia. Pa.
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Our improved Vacuum Developer per-
manently restores full manly strength,
vigor and growth in the severest cases
where everything else has failed; i'm
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ticulars. Address Charles Manufac-
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CURE YOUR CHILDREN OF BED
wetting. Pen-ine does the work. Trial
package mailed free. Missouri Rem
edy Co. Dept. 1853. st. Louis, Mo.
LADIES: USE OUR HARMLESS
remedy for delayed or suppressed men,
situation; it cannot fail; trial free
Paris Chemical Company, Milwaukee
Wis
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-18
Brown Died Suddenly.

Barlow, Fla, Jan. 17.-Yesterday
about noon Gus Brown, a colored man
employed about the livery stables of
L1ghtsey and Lewis Bros. was seen
to throw his hand to his heart, at the
same time making some sort of excla-
nation and falling down. He was en-
gagged in clipping a horse at the time,
ana those who were near the negro
went to his assistance and helped him
to a cot. physician was called in,
and the man was started to his home
on the cot in a wagon, but he died be-
fore reaching there
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-18
HAGAN BUILDING UP.
New Hotel and Residences to BE
Erected,

Hagan, Ga, Jan. 1.-THE outlook
for prosperous year for this town was
never brighter than at the present. The
contract for the erection of one of the
finest and largest hotels in the county
has been given out.
Mr.. M. ~. Smith, well known
naval stores and cotton dealer of this
county, will have the building put up.
1t viii be located on Railroad street,
near the junction of the Seaboard Air
Line, and the Register and Glennville
Railroads.
Drawings are also being made for
several residences, which will be I'M
der construction within a short time.
The Register and Glennville Railroad
is being rapidly pushed towards COM
pletion at G1ennville.