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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-09-15

The young man who sows wild
oats sf ould GO into the breakfast
food industry.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-09-15

Gerald-I claim to be a gentle
man.
Geraldine-But we all haven t
your Imagination.
Watermelons are growing wild
in California. A big immigration
of negroes to that state is now ex-
pected.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-09-23

| 'Csai authority assured him that tho
ranehisrs already granted to the Cos.
'uopoiitan vcrc invalid.
As the crisis In his affairs ncarpd.
iGhu Hurt took more direct charge
Il affairs. The trusted employees Of
James Blake & Company were In.
formed that John Burton vas a 81.
lent partner. who represented large
California interests. and that his or.
ders must bo followed without quos.
ton.
In response TO James Biakc's mcs.
sage, Alderman Samuel Rounds called
and was conducted TO the private of.
acc of the famous operator.
Blake had anticipated with aest the
meeting between John Burt and Sam
Rounds. It had been contemplated
foi several weeks. but now that the
hour was a, hand. he took little IT,.
,erost in II. lie found II difficult g.,
respond to Sans hearty greeting.
and terminated the interview as soon
at possible.
"iieou are re. Jim. heou are yc.'
exclaimed sam. as he greeted Biakr
in his luxurious ofIlce. Don't IL beat
time, as uncle Toby Haynes usteE
say. that you an are here in New
York. an you arc rich. an ! am.
we'll. say fair to middlin'. There
were only three of us young fcllcrs
round Rocky Woods: you an John
Burt an me. Do you suppose well
ever hear from John Burt. jim7 I've
alters said he'd turn up on top. some
day or mother"
Would you like TO hear from,
him7' asked Blake. without raising
his eyes.
would II Dye know anything er.
bout him. jim7 Dew yc really7"
There's a man in the next room
who knows a lot about him." replied
Blake. Come and meet him."
Blake opened John Burt's door ard
stood in the way as Sam entered.
Johu was seated at his desk and did
not turn his head or make . mose
when Blake said:
~ dtrman Rounds wishes TO speak
to yoi."
Blake stepped outside and closed
the door. John deliberately blotted
an unfinished letter, rose and ad.
vsucei to meet Sam, who stood awk.
wardiy by the door. hat in hand.
"i am glad to meet you. Alderman
Rounds he said. extending his
hand. "I have heard of you and wish
tho pleasure of your acquaintance.
Pray be seated. Alderman"
The sharp blue eyes of the visitor
were fixed on the speaker. aud only
ior an instant was he in doubt
II know ye. John! God bieas ye,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-09-23
Condemn Governor osrsir.

Providence. II. l., Sept. i5.-Tho 81.
fort Of Governor Garyin TO obtain three
amendments to the state constitution.
the FIRST to provide for constitutional
Initiative: the second. moderate
veto power for the governor. and tho
third permitting registry voters 10 vote
for city counCilmon. was frustrated by
the failure Of the General Assembly.
which met Tuesday in extraordinary
session. TO act on any Of them. al
though there was a spirited debate In
both branches. Roth branches, how
ever. passed a resolution condomn!ng
the action Of the governor In calling
the extra session and calling for an ad.
iournmpnt until November 18th. This
brought the session TO close.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-09-23

Two weeks. lacking a day" he
unused aloud. There is a ionE'Stand'
Ing account I should like TO settle be
fore Jessie returns he said. turning
TO Blake. who had partly rcEained
His composurc.
what ia it7-' asked Blake. with 9
lively show Of interest.
The elder Morris ruined General
Garden as deliberately as ever one
man did another" declared John
Burt. his deep gray eyes flashing a
menace as he brought his hand To
tho dcsk with blow which made IL
rattle. "The proceeds OF that vii
iainy have been turned over to his
son. Two weeks from today Arthur
Morris shall have made restitution TO
the man his father wronspd. The GER
taiuty Of this Tcconciius mo TO her
longer absence I shall win this cam.
raiEn, Jim. and It's my las, one.
when did Hawkins wire that he
would be hcre7'
Thursday answered Blake.
Il shall not walt for Hawkins"
said John Burt, abruptly. "Hc owns
q block of this l.. 6 o. stock and I
Grafton. shall have control OF l..
& o. before he reaches New York.
How did IL close last night7'
"Twenty.eight and a half" replied
Blake.
"tt opens to-day at a quarter" said
John Burt. standing over the ticker.
''rakc all offerings up TO thirty. but
do not force matters. You under.
stand. Jimf Watch It closely. and
keep me advised"
II understand" said Blake. as he
arose to go.
wait a minute called John. as
the ether stood by the door. Sam
Hounds was in TO see you yesterday.
was he not7"
"yes"
"sond for him at once. Tell him
IT'S something important That's ALL
Blake entered his own Office and
flung himself into a chair. He felt as
II he had aged years Ia the hour that
hsa passed.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-09-23
osnesrou. Mexican Weed to smot.


Manuel Guerrero and fiorunc'o Pine
had tho -marihuana' habit. and for
tho last fcw weeks had been smoking
big cigarettes In which tobacco vas
mixed with the dangerous weed.
Tuesday afternoon the two men
smoked cigarettes composed OF to-
bacco In smaller proportion than mari.
huana. and after few minutes ran
amuck.
They won, out into tho street shout.
ing. vocifcra,inE and attacking every.
body. First they marched hand IN
hand. declaring tina, they were tho
bravcst mon on earth and would Kill
anybody who dared to say a word TO
the contrary. but at last Pine declared
that he was siill bravcr than his
friend. and fEht followed. the two
receiving dangerous wounds.
They were captured and sent TO the
hospital. where they had 10 be put into
straishjackets. II Is feared that the
two men. II they recover from their
wounds. viii lose their minds pcrma.
ncntly. as is often the case with mari
huana smokcrs.-Mesican Herald.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-09-23

lieved. as has been stated, that every
man has his price. and was willing to
pay II. provided It promised returns.
Ambitious to pose as a Wall Street
leader. Arthur Morris had assumed
IN enormous load OF stocks. and the
ruccess of his ventures had given
him the following which ever attends
the leader in rising market. In ad-
dltion to this speculative risk. Nor
ris had secured several valuable
franchises. and was confidently In
expectation of others At the hands OF
the city officials.
II will be sufficiently accurate to
designate the Morris enterprise by
tho name OF THE Cosmopolitan I'm.
p.osament Company" and to state
that its assets consisted In It's ae-
luIr,G and prospective franchises.
While purporting to AFFORD relief
nom existing monopolies. II was In
fact nothing more nor lesj than q
well planned attempt to acquire com.
petitors. In the parlance Of finance
Il was "sand,bag."
Arthur Morris took up the work so
rlspIclously begun by his father
tie wrecking Of the L. & o. railroad
company. In this campaign. General
Garden and many others had lost
their fortunes. Morris held control
ct the bonds. and looked forward TO
the day when the stock would ha
wiped out and this splendid property
fall INTO his hands. II was an open
fecret In railway circles that tho l..
& O. would then be absorbed by one
of the two powerful companies which
inter- cctcd It's lines.
John Burt detected a nav In this
conspiracy. He set aside three bat.
,aiions of n million dollars each. and
held them In reserve against the en-
tronched wealth In the Morris vaults
Then he again scanned tho field oi
action. and with unorrIng judsmcn,
placed his finger on tho weak.K,
point In the Morris dcfcnscs. The
Cosmopolitan Improvement Company
was rampant on paper. John Bur,
proposed to cntlatc Il. The highcH,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-09-23
CHAPTER xxll-contlnued.

CHAPTER xxii-continued.
The moment for action had arrived
for James Blake. He compressed his
lips. strobe through the room and n
moment later entered Johns office.
In the final struggle passion was tri'
umpkant. and he nerved himself as
best he could for the ordeal.
John Burt looked up. The haggard
expression on Blake's face alarmed
him.
what's happened. Jims You're
pale as = rhost,"
ITS n TOOTH" said Blake. rubbing
his hand tenderly over his face. "lm
all right now. but II gave me n bad
right. The dentist drew It this morn.
ing. ! dined with General Garden.
i suppose"
HAS Jessie returned! Did you see
her. JIm?"
Miss Garden has not returned. but
is expected TO sail next Tuesday.
said Blake. neryously lighting q ci'
gar. II had hoped to bring you bet
ter news, John. but this is the best
can do. thought It would be indel!.
cate to ask General Garden for her
address. since nothing but cable
gram could reach her before the sail
<ns date"
A shade of disappointment passed
over John Burt'a face when Blake
spoke. but smile chased Il away
when hc mentioned the time OF her
departure.
"You did right. JIm." he exclaimed.
Let's see: Tuesday is the th!r'
tcenth. I'm glad Jessie isn't super
stitions. That should bring her 10
New York on the twentieth. That's
thirteen days from now"
Blake turned ashcn when the sec
cnd thirteen was announced. but
Johns eyes were hsed on the limo
cent calendar. his thoughts were four
thousand miles across hcavin.
ocean. and hc didn't notice the su'
pcrs;Itioas agony imprinted on tho
others face.
John EuTt leaned back In his chair
and half closed his eyes.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-09-23
Federation Council.

Washington. Sept. 1.-THE regular
meeting Of the executive council Of
the American Federation Of Labor
was begun here Monday.
The action of President Gompors In
advising Colorado trades unioBists 10
petition Governor Peabody to call a
special session Of the State fJagisla.
ture for the investigation Of the dis
turbed conditions In Colorado was In.
forsed. II was decided TO recommend
the initiation OF referendum system
or questioning candidates for public
Offices in Colorado. II was voted TO
render assistance to President Don
nelly Of the Amalgama,ed Meat Cut
ters and Butcher workmeh, for the
purpose Of strengthening that orgsnls-
alton
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-09-23
Resdiro the Bible.

II was the meeting Of the Christian
Endeavor society. Near the close the
leader suggested that each one should
tell vha, part of the Bible he read the
most. and give the reason.
The last one TO speak was a lad.
who said with little hesitation that
he read the FIRST chapter Of Genesis
more than any others.
a look Of surprise and curiosity
was manifest in all the listeners. as
he went on to give his reason:
"You see, always resolve every
New Year that I will begin and read
the Bible through. but I never get
very far. and. of course, always have
to make new beginning."-New
York Tribune.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-09-23

John! Heou are ye. John Burt! I'm
plumb tickled ter death ter see ye!
Wen. well. wcll!"
His honest eyes slistened as he
threw his hat to the floor and grasped
Johns hands with grip which
have made the average man vince.
And I'm glad to see you, Sam! II
seems like coming back to life to
meet you. Sit down and tell me all
about yourself and Rocky Woods"
THE last time saw ye, john" he
said. was under them maple trees
In front OF the Bishop house. reck.
on you ain't forgot that night. You
galloped away In the dark on my
hcrse an amt seen ye since. Now
you begin at the place like in them
stories which run in the Fireside
Companion where 1t says to be con-
tihued in our next and keep right
on up to the present time"
John laughed and gave Sam . hur-
ried sketch of his career. He told
OF his voyage around Cape Horn. his
arrival In San Francisco. the search
for the mine described by the dying
sailor. his meeting with Jim Blake.
the discovery OF the gold mine. his
tho incidents which led to the forma.
ton OF the firm Of James Blake Il
Company. John said nothing to lead
Sam to think that Blake was only a
representative. but the shrowd
Yankee guessed the truth.
II swan. John. this Is tew good tcw
be truc!" he gasped. shaking hands
agaIn. you aIn't told me half the
truth, an ye don't have tew. ] can
guess the rest. You're James Blake
4 Company. You're the man who's
taught these Wall Street chaps les.
son. I'm proud Of yc. John! Didn't I
happen? An you can't have too
much good fortune to suit mo. John.
an don't want thing from yc.
Just like tcw see yc win. because
well. because yo ortcr win"
Thank you. Sam
Don't II beat thunder how things
turn out?" observed Sam. Il saw
Jim when hc was down tcw Rocky
Woods a few months ago. an when
he told me that he was tho Jim
Blake. you could n knocked me down
with n willow switch. said tew my
self then. thst had II been John Burt
I wouldn't been surprised. An now,
by thunder, Il was John Burt who
did Il after all. Bu, how crbout Jim
Blake. John7 II you're James Blake
& Company. WHOM tho dickens Ii
jImT"
II am not James Blake q Com
pany." said John with a smile. 81
am the Company. Jim has a Aubs'sa
tIai interest In the frm. and has don't
much towards Its success"
I'm mighty glad tcw hear IT," de
eiarcd Sam. ''but reckon can EueH,
who does the 'hinkin'. Jim'S n fin'
fciicr. but he allcrh was reckless an
careless. though mcbba he's out
grown Il. wh-r. Ii hc7 Send fcl
him. John. an we'll aii talk IL owe
| together. like NC did In tho old day
back in Rocky Woods"
John pressed button and an ss
tcnaant responded.
-if Mr.. Blake Ia not busy. say tina
| I should iik, to nrc him." he snid.
There's ono thing you haven't toll
nc crbou,." said Sam. shifting hi
feet awgsardiy. u don't wan; to,
pry into your private affairs. John
but have you seen her yeti meal
Miss cardcn7-
Tho door opened softly and Jane
Biak. entered 10 silently that ncIth
or heard him.
Il have no, seen Miss Garden rs
| piled John. "Shc IL TO; In the eiy.
"Ycs she is." asserted Sam eager
iy. Il saw her yesterday ritia' dowi
Fifth avenue
Ito be con,inuci)
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-09-23
Ersnkiin's View Of Life.

when reflect, as frequently do.
upon the felicity have enjoyed. I
sometimes say TO myself. that. were
the offer made me. would engage to
run again. from beginning TO end. the
same career of life. All would ask.
should be the privilege of an author.
to correct in a second edition. certain
errors of the frst.-FTanklin.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-09-23
CHAPTER XIII.
Measuring Lsnees.

When Randolph Morris retired In
favor of his son he transferred no
small burden of responsibility TO the
shoulders of the latter. Arthur Nor.
ris Inherited his fathers --oney and
his ambitions, but not hts mastery
erasl of affairs. Arthur Morris had
little sympathy with that fine old con.
.erva,ism which stops short OF direct
participation in corruption He be.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-09-23
Eipht.hoUr Law.

we favor the enactment Of a fair.
,us, and equitable eiEht-hour law.
1--WE pledge the nominees of this
convention TO strict economy. and to
careful and persistent efforts to I'M
prove the public service. in all branches
Of the state government
I'VE approve and advocate the adop-
tion Of the proposed constitutional
amendment providing for the cunsol.
Idatiun Of the Supreme Court and the
Court Of Appeals. believing that the
same will greatly expedite and facili-
tate the administration of Justice.
The suit pending in the United
states Supreme Court between the
state Of Kansas and the state of Colo
RADIO. wherein the tight Of citizens and
residents Of Colorado 10 divert waters
from the Arkansas river for irrigation
purposes Is in issue. is Of incalculable
Importance to this state. and should
be in the future. as II has been during
the present administration. vigorously
defended. To that end we recommend
and urge an adequate appropriation to
defray the expenses Of the defending
such suit
I'VE earnestly recommend necessary
legislation to provide for a depart
ment Of forestry. whose province shall
be to prevent profigate waste of tim
Der, and by 50 doing. conserve he wa
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-03
To Make Fort Hamilton
Finest Post in World
War Department Has Plans to Increase Area
From $50 Acres to 500 Acres and Build
Fine New Quarters

Plans have just been fled with the
War Department for reconstructing Fort
Hamilton into what is thought VIII be
the finest military post IN the United
States. K not in the world. Army men
say that Fort Hamilton at present is
thoroughly unsanitary. besides being
small and united for the Importance o:
the position ii occupies.
General GreenOugh. IN artillery officer,
who is also an artist and an architect.
is the designer Of the proposed new post
At present the reservation includes IA
acres. with the proposed enlargement
it will cover 800 acres and become a
great public work
With The requirements Of the reces-
sary land 1t is proposed TO move all OF
the officers quarters along HAM on
Avenue and for nearly 20 feet south
OF the avenue, and where the quarters
now arc 10 lay out, between list Street
and Marine Avenue. "a garden. filed with
shrubbery ard flowers. In the center Of
this q rden. between Ninety ninth and
One Hundredth Streets, it is proposed
TO build thu band stand. which shall fece
the great parade. about $50 feet wide,
and nearly l.5O0 feet long directly back
OF the garden and extending from
Nine. fifth to 121st Street.
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Around the eastern and western sides
OF the parade. officers quarters. accord
ing 10 the plans. will be built At the
southwestern corner of the parade il is
proposed TO erect the administration
building, and at the southeastern corner
the post library.
Immediately back or south of the pa
rade it is proposed TO build the barracks
for the men. adjoining which. on the
northeast. win be the guardhouse and
next TO that. on the northeast. the quar-
termasters depot and the corral. Back
of the main barracks viii be another
back of that the field artillery stable and
gun shed. and away TO the south side OF
the reservation and east of the defenses,
taking in a part Of Dyker Meadow Park.
the plans show fine, big drill ground
for the field artillery. Immediately TO
the cast of Battery Harvey Brown and
within easy reach OF the other batteries
will be the ordnance shops
Away in the northeast corner of the
reconstructed post Il is proposed 10 lay
out camping ground large enough TO
accommodate a regiment OF more OF
citizen soldiery. who may be sent 70
Fort Hamilton for instruction. At pres
ent there isn't room enough at Fort
Hamilton for even the Thirteenth Ar
tillery Regiment of Brooklyn TO visit
the post for a term OF instruction.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-03
Austria Establishes
4 "SchooL for Cabmen"
Plan to Give Drivers Practical Instruction in
Their Duties-LeCtures on F1orses-To
Teach Art of POliteneSS.

Now comes a School for Csbmen,''
We have had schools for literature, the
arts and mathematics; schools OF engi-
neering, law, medicine, and divinity;
schools for bookkeeping and stenogra-
ply; schools of memory and hypnotism;
schools OF physical culture and bar
bers' colleges" but hitherto the Jehu
has had 70 acquire the tenets OF his call
ing in the curriculum Of experience. and
no wonder the fellow became tyraat.
an extortionist and thorn in the flesh
of the riding public
And. strange 10 say. ii was no long
headed Yankee who conceived this latest
educational scheme, bIt the system has
been established by the Austrian gov
eminent, as the State Department has
been duly informed by Consul General
Richard Guenther. OF Frankfort Ger
many.
Started in Vienna.
According 10 Mr.. Guenther, the plan
originated with the Vienna Cab ProprIe-
tors Association. and the first school
is to be established there Immediately.
The course win last three months. and
will consist Of lessons and lectures IN
The Horse. and How TO Treat It, %
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-03

Harvesting and Driving Topography
OF Vienna and Description Of interest
ing Buildings. etc. and 'PolitenessI'
The aim Of Austria Is at nothing less
than the ideal cabby The professor
OF pOliteness" will teach not only good
behavior, but short descriptive phrases
in various foreign languages. relative 10
the various objects OF interest in their
respective cities. Thus is doomed 10
idleness the ubiquitous European guide,
and, should the system invade America
the days Of the Seeing NVashingyork'
ears and coaches are numbered.
Taught to Be Honest.
But this isn't all II is solemnly an
nounced that cabby Is to be taught to
ask for his exact legal fare. and 10 ac-
cept il with a smile and word of thanks
when rendered. And this in the short
space of three months.
This may be time enough 10 trsnspose
an Austrian cIbman into "A seraphlm.
but II is freely predicted that should
this Government ever follow Austria 5
lead. the term VIII be materially OK
tended while for The "Nightliner's" class
4 Will be made indefinite.
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this short time for preparation the crew
worked so faithfully that the final score
Of its guns was far better than similar
guns have ever made in the navy.
The computation Of the score of the
different vessels is complicated. and
little can be told of the relative records
without a lengthy explanation Of the
methods used in computation and the
nature Of the guns on the various yes
sells. Tables giving full details concern
ing the target practice are now in
preparation by the Navy Department
and will be issued shortly with a long
explanation of the various scores.
Figures OF the final merit have little
real meaning In themselves. but COM
parative figures viii show the real ex-
cellence. The military value of vessel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-03
The President Proves His Faith in His
Own Doctrine by Providing Handsome
Trophies for Workmanship
in the Navy.

The bronze trophy for the battleship
class goes to the Oregon, on the Pacific
station.
The Dolphin, which is now at the
Washington navy yard, won the gun
boat trophy and Secretary Moody made
the presentation.
The little torpedo boat destroyer. Paul
Jones. stationed on the Isthmus of Pan
anna. won the torpedo craft trophy. and,
incidentally. made the best gunnery rec
ord in the history of the United States
Navy.
Paul Jones True to Name
Lieutenant Dawson. commanding the
Paul Jones. is deserving Of especial
credit as his little command had been
in commission only three months al the
time of its phenomenal gunnery. With
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-03
The Oregon, the Old Reliable; the Dolphin,
From Our Own Navy Yard, and the
Doughty Paul Jones Hold the
Tablets for Year.

duced the gratifying results indicated BY
the scores made by the vessel under
your command. A copy OF this letter
and the enclosure has been placed on file
with your record al the Navy Depart
ment"
Lieut. F. B. UDham. Of the oregon.
and Lieut.. H. Lanning. OF the Dolphin.
the gunnery officers Of the TWO war;
ships. were also given special recOgni-
ton by Secretary Moody, who sent y I'm
personal letters in which he praised the
zeal and intelligence with which they
had performed the duties assigned 10
them. Copies of these letters were also
placed on file az the Navy Department,
with the records Of the two gunnery off,
GERS
The handsome bronze trophies have
blank space upon which the names OF
the winning vessels are inscribed. Each
year the trophies go 10 the winning YES
sells in the various classes and as other
names are added to the list Of winners
they VIII be cut on the bronze