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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-13
Too Accommodating.

Stranger (gallantly, to woman who
Is eating tough piece Of beef)-Mad-
am, envy you your teeth if you can
eat that meat.
Her Bitterest Frtend-Elsie, why
don't you give the gentleman the adj
dress?
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-13
Frunk and Honest.

Butcher-What did you think of that
steak ! cut YOU yesterday?
Parron-To be perfectly frank with
you, | thought it came off a South
American COW that had been foddered
on rubber trees
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-13
A Rad Smell.

"Poor Jack! He never could spell,
and it ruined him.
"How?"
"He wrote a verse to an heiress hs
was in love with. and he wrote bony
for bonny."
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-13

When you want physic that is
mild and gentle, easy to take and GER
tain to act, always use Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale
by Nick Dotfing d Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-13
JnGrateful Girl.

"Miss Pechis," began Mr.. Klose. s'if
you marry me you can be assured
that
I'm sorry, Mr.. Klose," the girl in
terrupted hastily, "but it Is impossible.
l can never marry you"
What. Well, if that amt ingrati-
tude. Didn't 1 bring you box Of
candy last week ?''-Philadelphi Press.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-13

Education is mighty good thing to
have in the house, but you can't trot a
small jacllass around a college and
make a blooded steed of him.-Dallas
News. .
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-13
Naming the House.

The custom of naming a ship when
1t Is launched with the breaking Of a
bottle of wine on the prov is a sur
vival of an ancient practice which had
many forms. IN early times, when the
frame of house was raised, the bot
tie of wine Was broken on the ridge
pole. The usage is mentioned In Nc
Lellan's History of Gorham. Maine."
1t was the custom at a raising to
break a bottle " spirit on TIE ridge
pole and to repeat some rhymes nam
Ing the frame as it was called When,
in 1889, Jacob II. Clement If West
Gorham raised q stable, John Phnney,
an old Revolutionary soldier who was
present. repeated the following lines,
which lie said were used in naming
the frame vi captain John Stephen
sons house ard barn, which We're
raised about 1711.:
FOR TIE HOUSE FRAME.
Cursed is the Tors heart
Which from the congress laws depart;
If the laws they do not fear
hope they will not prosper here,
And If the laws they do obey
l hope they will prosper in corn and hay.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-13
Nothing More DOING.

The AIistress-How long We're you in
your last place?
Cook-Three wakes, ma'am.
The Mistress-And why did you
leave?
Cook-Sure, ma'am, all the dishes
We're gone.-Detroit Free Press.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-13
Fisrt Baptist Church Services:

Preaching, Sunday at 10 a. M.
Sabbath School at - m,
Junior League at $3.50 p. M.
Baptist Young Peoples Association at
7:00p. M.
Preaching, Sunday at p. m.
CHARLES SLOAN, Pastor.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-13

1t is bad plan to throw stones even
if you live in q house made Of solid
rock.-Atchison Globe.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-13
Even With Him.

Mr.. Flirty Gauntingly)-I saw Mrs.
Bergman on the street today. She
looked charming in her mourning
gown
Mrs. Flirty (sarcastically) : Indeed,
It's pity we can't all be widows.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-13

Genius begins great works. Labor
alone finishes them.-Joubert.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-13
WHY KINLOCH paste IS IHE IDEAL House PAINT

ctaudB
ono
ON h G
the edoiIc
diminished. - >>>o
You have this absolute the
beca, hut
pure raw oil yourself
ocad
but the wnlges
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-13

d. d. Cotton and wife and his
mother drove down from Extra
Thursday, and were the guests of O..
f. Ide and wife on the north of Bray
toms suburbs.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-11
MAST HOPE

Reynolds Cole and bride of Carley
Brook were entertained at John
Johnsons last Thursday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hicks and children
recently visited her sister, Miss
Dove Selden.
Frank Lehman of Chicago ar
rived at his mothers home Friday.
His wife has been spending the past
8 weeks with Mrs. A, Lehman.
William Harris spent a fews Of
last week with Mrs. M. Mullery.
Alfred Daily stayed Friday night
with Chester Daily.
John Decker of Newark arrived
at Tusten Monday to visit old friends
again.
Ella Hermon returned from Port
Jervis Saturday so as to be home TO
commence school Monday.
Miss Kipp, Ella McMahon and
others went on the excursion to
Elmira Monday.
DR.. Green and wife with DR..
Towner visited William Hank ins
Sunday. They came from Deposit
in canoe, but here Mr.. Hankins
told them Of the danger Of travelling
that way and they left their boat
and returned to their home in
Tuxedo by rail
Arthur Dabron received a birth
day present when he reached New
ark Valley last week, from his
uncle, o. Dimmick. Il was 1.-THE
Irish Mail, a vehicle for health and
pleasure
Bert Crawford of New York city
came to visit his mother last week,
remaining until Monday.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-11
IEDGEDALE

Your correspondent has received a
copy Of the Jauesvile Weekly
Gazette, date Sept. "a, 1903 contain
ing the death Of John X Rice, and
as he will be remembered by few Of
the people left in Psupac where he
was born and lived for a number of
years with his only sister, Mrs.
Powell G, ISellam, and as ] am
almost sure that l am the only one
receiving notice Of his death take
the liberty Of sending you an exact
copy as he was an own uncle of my
husband, the late Ira X. Kellam, Of
Ledgedale. Was deaf and dumb
from childhood.
John X. Rice known as "Old
John" was afflicted by early sickness.
After many months of patient suffer-
ing death came to the relief Of John
X. Rice, and his spirit went out to
the life beyond He was born in
Pike county, Pennsylvania, in 1925.
Sickness resulted in loss of speech and
hearing in childhood before he had
learned to talk, and he was sent to
The state school for deaf and dumb,
where he obtained a good education,
including the trade Of a shoemaker.
He went west in 1858 and located in
Milton where he worked for many
years, laying by nice little sum of
money which was later lost through
the duplicity of men in whom he had
confidence. Some 25 years ago he
found himselfhOmeless and friendless
when 1t was his good fortune to be
taken in by the Binghams family of
Kashkonong. He soon became a
part Of the household. A deaf son
had recently died in the home and
the family was familiar with the
sign language and a bond of sympathy
was soon established. lie was treat
ed as a son and brother and the same
thoughtful consideration that had
contributed so largely to his comforts
and happiness was noticed at the
funeral services held at the home last
Wednesday. Floral designs and cut
flowers in abundance were silent
reminders of the love that united this
silent life to the family circle Of
which he had long been a part. The
Rev. John Reynolds of Fort Atkin-
son paid fitting tribute to his memory
and the remains rest in the Bingham
family lot at Otter Creek.
sold John" as he was familiarly
known to Janesville people who are
privileged to enjoy the hospitality Of
the home where he found a resting
place, was man Of strong character
and while deprived Of both speech
and hearing his other faculties were
keenly alert. He was well informed
possessing a retentive mind vel
stored with knowledge. A man o
kindly heart and genial disposition
ne enjoyed the friendship and conf
dence of all who knew him. There
are those vacant chairs in the ole
home at Kashkonong, and the
familiar presence Of father suC
mother Bingham and "Old john
will be missed by many old tim
friends. en-. e. k"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-11
SEMl-ANNUAL
CLEARANCE SALE

The edict has gone forth Out goes every stitch of
the remaining lines Of our SPRING AND SUMMER
STOCK No matter what the loss are determined
to close out everything left In nutshell this gives you
the reason for this tremendous sacrifice,
PRICES ARE CUT TO POINT
next seasons use if they have need for clothing now.
No event of like nature ever offered up such rich
"plums" The stock embraces all our lines of
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-11
WESTWARD.

Trains leave Chambers street, New
York, for Port Jervis ON week days at
80, 2 30, 8 90, 9 10, 10 80 A. NJ, / 90, 3 90,
z 30 9 80, 30, g 10 P NJ On Sundays,
3. 80, 2 30. 800 9. 10 A NJ, 10 80, 80, 1850
8. 10 p, NJ.
ID. w. COOKE,
General Passenger Agent,
New York,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-11

Gold has been discovered in the
Wichita Mountains, right under Mr.
Bryan's nose. Under these circum-
stances can the Nebraska statesman
devote the time necessary to the
study Of the sociological conditions Of
Europe?
The American Economist pictures
the free-trade jackass and the free
soup bowl as boon and inseparahle
companions. The Economist does
not believe that the country is
anxious to have them re-established.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-11
A Remarkable Record

Cham berlsin g Cough Remedy has
a remarkable record. 1t has been
in use for over thirty years, during
which time many million bottles
have been sold and used 1t has
long been the standard and main
reliance in the treatment of Group in
thousands of homes, yet during all
this time no case has ever been
reported to the manufacturers in
which it failed to effect a cure.
When given as soon as the child
becomes hoarse OF even as soon as
the oroupy cough appears, it will
prevent the attack. 1t is pleasant to
take, many children like it, 1t
contains no opium OF other harmful
substance and may be given as
confidently to a baby as to an adult.
For sale by Balch 81 Son, Matamor-
as, all general stores in Pike county
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-11
DINaMAN,s EVERY.

Inquiry as TO tho renson for sus-
pension of the work by Mr. Sander
son Of building o dam on Deck ers
creek reveals thot some parties
whose lands would be overfowed
objected Possibly tho right can be
secured without great cost and the
Improvement would certainly be of
value to tue community
George Snyder is building an
addition to his house and improving
the surrounding buildings
A grand birthday party was
recently given at the home Of John
Shepherd in honor of his grandson
This place has settled down again
into its customary ways only a few
boarders remain and soon the only
occupation to secure an income will
be the ties, when the merchants and
blaoksmiths will have their turn.
Nathan Emery is suffering with
sore hand and wrist which all start
ed from a small pimple on his
finger
Ralph Angle has purchased a new
moving machine.
@. w Donaldson is expected to
return here soon.
Mr.. Kern, proprietor Of Bellvue
Hotel, who has been in i'll health for
a long time, has not fully recovered
| but seems improving in appearance
The books st State College are
now open for enrolment of farmers
boys Tuition is free and board
only $3.50
w. H. Layton will teach the
Silver Lake school and Miss Carrie
Hornbeck the one at Coles Jho
coming term. Both are experienced
teachers and we'll qualified to
instruct. Miss Kyte of Sandyston
will teach at Centre and it is hoped
win prove as successful as was her
! predecessor, Miss Hornbeok, who is
now engaged in the primary depart
ment at Milford
Young Bradshaw has been EN-
ployed by Martin Hatton for four
years. This is evidence that both
himself and wife. who is a cook, are
excellent help,
Eggs will be expensive to produce
next winter as grain here is a failure
Pork will also feel the effects and
diminutive barrels will likely be in
, demand to pack the product.
The anxiety concerning the welfar,
of Americans in Turkey during tht
latter part of last week has beer
materially abated by the decidedly
belated news that Vice Consu
Megelssen, at Beirut, Syria, was no
f murdered, as at first reported, bu
/ was merely fred at, the shots failinI
Z to take effect, and that the nniscreant
2 have been apprehended and tn
] officials have rendered full apologize
to the United States Minister Leisch
/ man at Constantiuople. Before tn
; correct version of the affair wa
e received the president ordered tn
European squadron to Turkish water
and the feet, under the command @
Admiral Cotton, is now en- route 70
Genoa aud thence will sail for Turks
waters. When informed Of the erro
in the first report, the presiden
announced that he would not rescin
his order TO the feet as the situatio
in Turkey appeared to be so acut
that he regarded the presence
American war ships in Turks
= waters as essential to the safety {
:. American citizens in the empire.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-11
His Life Saved BY chamberIain's Coli,
Cholera and Dlarrhosa Remedy

"B. Il. Byer, we'll known cooper
of this town, says be believes
Chamberlain Colic, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy saved his life
last summer, He had been sick for
a month with what the doctors cali
bilious dysentary, and could get
nothing to do hlm any good until he
tried this remedy. It gave him
immediate relief, " says B T Little.
merchant, Hancock, Md. For sale
by Balch q Son, Matamoras, all
general stores ia Pike county
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-11
O. aalLaoAD
TIME TABLE.


Solid Pullman trains to Buffalo, Mag
ara Falls Chautauqua Lake, Cleveland,
Chicago aud Cincinnati
Tickets on sale at Port Jervis to all
points In the West and Southwest at lower
rates than via any other flrst-class line.
TRAINS NOW LEAvR PORT JERvIs As
FOLLOWS.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-11-17
EoR noMRsEEKERs.

The Frisco Sysiem sgaln an
nounoes that Il will sell tickets
fro n st. l.ouiS aud Kansas Guy "a
points in Cklahoma. Indian Ter.
ri'ory, Kansas aud Texas, At the
very low round trip rate OF $1,000.
Opportunities for homes IN the
Southwest are still plentiful, aud
The heat lands are hy no means
taken up, Excursion tickets sold
st this extremely low rate will he
good on any Of the Frisco regular
ursinc leaving st. Lonis Al a.S0 D.
N SsSH y. n. and 1000 q, m. Oc.
soher 20, aud leaviog Kansas Clty
5;ia ,. m. ana il,S0 p. N. on the
seme date llyoa are lOOklDg 20
tAe Soa,hwesl tor = future b nv
this excursion 90 October 70 b ,s
an excellent opportunity 10 lovee.
og ,te tn oenntFy.
N0ag owa hNme ticset agent Nill
oe able 60 give yee Mll ipforma.
ncn ~ 70 rates aud limits IL nok-
et-.
Write Tor onr lnteteStn1 book
let eolitled New LaodS sloOg The
Frisco S,s'em, ~ Rryan Snyder,
snd tor oelal,ed Information 70 h.
: Lemon. Secretary Frtsco Isumi.
SrAUOn RnFesu, 81. I.0als.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-11-17
LADIES BAzAAR.

The ladies Of the Method
church will hold a beEaar pro,
Deeds 20 70. toward building new
church. Date and pIaOe will be
given a few days later.
We have aprons for the babies,
Aprons for the mAida,
Aprons for the house wives,
''Full aud regular made.
We have pillows light aud pillows
white,
Pillows hero galore.
We want 70 sell you what we have
Aud take your orders for more.
Our handkerOhici,, also, you must
see,
Dainty aud sweetas they can be,
Aud other things too numerous 10
tell,
htct CON aud see the5 re sure 70
sell,
Watch Tor time and placs.
There wilt be y rummage room
in connection with tho Bazaar.
Here may be found secondhand
garments furniture. bric.a.brac,
elc., all in good repair.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-11-17
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Tho following were among the
gueets ~ the hotels SUNDAY
RoyAl - Ohae, T. Nicholson,
Washlnglon d. Gao. q. Nelson,
Dodge Oips u ), Ddl, Hobart,
L. ~ Barnes, Mmoo; Jno. NJ,
nriscoe, MeSloN, Mrs. A, n, Me-
Nrlde, lodiahoma, o, T., Mrs. II,
7. Edger, Miss Edger Mrs, j. n
Cook, nig Spangs, TeNas, .. N.
aad Miss Annle Bernard, uogo.
woll rexas,
ENtlyl--M ME and Mrs, Wm. Y.
Milue, Anadsrko, N. 4, Maxey,
Muskcgce William Alien, Mre.
Livingston, Miss i4vipgaton, Ana.
davko II. H. Seoderson aud wife.
Washington, d. e., V. s, Wood,
Rowle, Texas wan Graves, Okla.
homa City.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-11-17
IANn RuYERs NxcNRslONN


VA ree q tAe oew lapSs ol
Gre>g e0eeN, 0slseOass, and
esAss se>siaes ~ ettsekrvss soasA,
~sss Ia Nese3ess ana December,
Va sse Eyisse Sys,esA
Aye yes loekiex t,s ricA snd
tevs,,s gsr@ieS .,sts is ne soass.
eess vAsSA Aes e>s Sey isr irsu
ees~sesta ~ eeS.seaiA ne cast ct
.aaas & ~ eass Aaa sSssSs resy
pc,>aese - weea ssrs ~ ASrs.
Hts& a a Sa&ec< 20 AsgseT yeat
c,e2llsSe A. sa& q 1cSrsi Aaeeot
se xeag pe>kes eoek.
Ess eeA e&ss,Selts sd sreclsl
- e>ss rssss srS,y a. eees g *
= Ns1&s, >ecrses-y Er<s, SysssG
fcessrate1 Eer<ka s.. Le5is.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-11-17

The Norn.nut stomach OF the
Vver-ted millionaire Ia often parad.
cd 80 the public prlnts esa horrible
example II the evils attendant on
the possession oi great wealth. Rut
mllhonalres are not the only ones
Who are addicted with had s,0machs
The portion Il geg areascr among
tae 'alore. Dyspepsia and iodi.
Eestlon are rampant among these
peoples and they AZ tler lar worse
,0gseyes ,hsn ,Av millionaire nnless
they await tAemSelNes 0t = sssudArd
meaiOl0e hSe GseeNs August
Nowef, which has been a lavorite
household rmW,y For al s,omsoA
,roeNlcS tar over thirty years.
August Eewsr Feeses the torpid
iVeb thus crvA,iag appetite apd
lOS0rne periect digestion. Il
lepes ana vit>lisS = tAe eailr,
sySsSm and makes llte worth hving.
30 matter y hst car ststioa. rsll
eNstless ass regular slaA tAA
West St.le NtuN Slsre.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-11-17

The Frisco Is Offering excursion
rates from OhiCkashA aud other
points TO places Ia Ark, Miss,
Alav Ga. Tenn, N. q. and 3. o.,
for the next 80 days ~ greatly re-
dueed rates. Those desiring 20
vlei, any point in the above
named states should give their
names TO g, G., Buchanan.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-11-17

The old reliable Cotton BELT
route, emo OF the best OF the nouth-
prn railway uyalcmu, IL making
soma very low rnIea for npeoIal ex.
ourploun mentioned Ia tholr adver.
iiaemcnt on another page IN this
paper The OottoH Belt does
nolhing by halves, except IN the
mat,er OF cutting rates. Then
they cat 'em square Ia two. some
tunes adding ~ for good measure.
II you want 20 20 east or south
,hiseummer tho Cotton Belt Ia The
llne you should take. Their trains
are the hopel money can equip
aud their aervioe Is gllt.odged.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-11-17

California points by Frisoo, S2B.
Tickets on sale avery day. A hDa
winter trip. Stoposers allowed
aud hne side trips For paElicu.
lars phone 2i0 or see A. y. Wilson, A.,
AgGIi.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-11-17

hNwie m deaN,ed ~ hls da,
YEA, N Nsw NesA, aeOlaree Se hNs
teeol,eN ae gues etA,VeNeeN a0res
VI land eN Which "a 0NNd another
M NN
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-11-17

Df. q, q Ray, the Oitoopath.
treats successfully al kinds OF dia.
eaaep, acute aud chronic. without
the use 0f drugai Soma Of Chiok.
aaha'u best oill1ena have tested
Oateopnlhy aud are rmiirhed that
a can DO for them what other
forms Of treatment have failed 20
do Osleopalhy eau do the same
Tor you. In
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-11-17

The ~. LOuia AMI Bau Franoieco
failfoad are making arrans ements
for The erection Of Y. Al. q. A
Tor our fare aud - third. Ger.
iilloAis plan, for particulars see
A. q. WILSON, Agt
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-11-17

One way colopiet rsiee selling
nnilt Sept 10 N Nov. JOlh, 20
Los Apgvlep, San Ffancleoo and
sacramento. 4z5. FOR further
informatiou Gail on o. write X.
stephens, hReul.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-11-17

Cbl0ago nDd return via Frisco,
one fare plus ~ fOr ronnd Trip, on
account " international Live
Stock Exhibition, Nov. ~ 10 Dec.
,. Phone 2lO or address A. &.
Wilson, Agent.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-11-17

eaMs llkN, NpNaed iAAlViiNNle
NN ssNl AsvdeU m sac Ase ~
AAN, NNN sNV mNlV seelaNs mlAata
Age tNWs ta RsNN o0, Aow q get
lesi el vstl
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-11-17

NM NeMlNke NeeeS va hef
gv,e'e,,ea A', ,e seev sse wals
eAe, ssv IS sva 81 ,Ae ses'eess,
Minis fVN NNa "a olwVV,Nlleet tol
eeN 11t tN Is ,ee SsNt
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-11-17

apou Go eilirens ~ cbloAasha viii
be aeDefously responded ".
Tho work Of fhe aesonintlon Il .
noble one and Il should fooaiyo
tbs greatest encouragement,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-11-17
llnIIamng q buys lonIIlars.

persouailg conducted weekly
excursion CARS leaye Memphis
every Tuesday for California via
che Chooinw Rock ialaud system
nnd 80 pAo. ny and for Portland
Oregon, every Thursday via the
CbOntaw Uulon rn0ln0 road
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-11-17

Mr. y. oliver aud wife. ~ Odel,
Nab ~ visiting the family of H.
4. Price. M Oliver has proper.
" Interests N ChiNkasha. tlo ia the
fnlheT.in.lsw Of Mr Price. Mr.
Oliver expresses himself ae being
very much pleaaed With Chicks
sha.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
Alabama af Sf. Louis.


 In the grand dress parade of states and nations next year at St. Louis. Alabama must be creditably repre- sented. It is a matter of self-defense. It is a matter we cannot afford to ignore. And the Age-Herald is glad to say it is a matter Alabama does not propose to ignore.
 This was settled in the enthusiastic meeting at the Jefferson theatre on Monday night The enthusiasm there displayed must now be coined into dol lars, and then Alabama headed by her Vulcan will show what she holds and Is capable of. The statue of Vulcan will tell all what awaits capital and energy in this district, and the tower ing figure will call attention to Ala bama's cotton fields, pine forests, and deposits of cement rock as we'll
 We must first appreciate our own resources, and their varied possibili- ties. Great as are the possibilities of our coal and iron, yet these are not all. It is the duty of the present generation to make this state the seat of cotton milling and cement making. These two great industries call for vast amounts of capital, every dollar of which, if at all well-managed, will bring rich returns. Coal, iron, cotton and cement-these are our Big Four, and the exhibit at St. Louis should not lose sight of any one of them. At the feet of Vulcan should be placed evidence of all four, with some of our woods and naval stores thrown in.
 The time for work is short, but it is i long enough if all lend helping hand and pocketbook. Let no one throw cold water on project that will help every man, woman and child in this state. Let all rise to the heights of patriotism and combined action in giving Ala bama a big boost at St. Louis.