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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
Strikes Hidden Rocks.

When your ship of health strikes the
hidden rocks of Consumption, Pneumo
mia, etc, you are lost. if you don't get
help from DR.. King New Discovery for
consumption. DR.. J. w. Mckinnon. OF
Taladega Springs. Alabama. writes
Il had been very i'll with pneumonia
under the care of two doctors, but
was getting no better when | began to
take DR.. Kings New Discovery. The
first gave relief. and one bottle cured
me" Sure cure for sore throat, bron,
chitis, coughs and colds. Guaranteed
at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug. store
prices soc and $100. Trial bottle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
THE MARKETS.

Chicago, Sept. 9.-Following are the
market quotations today:
Wheat.
September, 81, SIS, SOS. SOS.
December. S2Aa, So. S2as. S214.
May, S514, S5a4, S51s, S5H.
Corn.
September, 53a, 5S7s, 53$s, 53as.
December. 1874, 1875, 431a, 431a.
May, 43as, 49,, 1874, 43A.
Oats. ...-.
September. 25s4. 90. 25&. 257s.,
Re- December. PTS. PTS. 271s. 271A.
May, 1895, 291a, 29A, 29as.
Pork.
September, 1890, 1900, 1870, 1900.
October, 14.72, 14.75, 14.60, 14.75.
January. 12.37, 1912, 1926, 1885.
Lard.
September. 7.65, 7.G5, 7.65, 1865.
October, 7.75. IT'S, 40, no.
January, ESQ, $50. 6.S7, 6.S7.
Ribs.
September. S57, S57. S.55. $50.
October. S.65, $50, $50. $50.
January, GAP. 6.42. $40, 60.
Receipts today-Wheat 49, corn 459
oats $50, hoge 5000, cattle 800, sheep
2 900
Hog market opened strong to sc
higher. Light 5.4O@ $50, good heavy
5.25 1886. mixed and butchers $3.50
5.95, rough heavy 5.250 $40.
Cattle market opened steady
Sheep market opened steady.
Hogs at Omaha 5000. cattle 800.
Hogs at Kansas City 1000. cattle 500.
L. S. Yards, $40 a. m.-Hog market
strong, &c to 1Oc higher Light 5.45@
80, mixed and butchers 5.40M5.95.
good heavy $500 5.95, rough heavy
5.3OG550.
Cattle market steady. Beeves 3.S5
1850, cows and heifers 1909 .45O,
stOckers and feeders 2.6504.40.
Sheep market steady.
Hog market closed strong at early
advance Light 5.45@ $50, good heavy
5.3O@5.95, mixed and butchers 5.4O@
5.95. rough heavy 5.30G $50.
Cattle market closed steady.
Sheep market closed steady.
New York Stocks.
New York, Sept. o Sugar 1873, Gas
lO27s, c., r. l. & p. 315s, Southern Pa.
cific 1868. b. & O. 111H, Atchison
common SS7s, C., NJ. & st. p. 176, Man
haitian 165. Copper sos, n. Y. Central
I46. l.. & y. 146. Reading common
L1SH. Canadian Pacific 164H, B. r. r.
j63s, u. S. Steel common 35as, L. S.
Steel preferred 1925, Penna 141H,
Missouri Pacific 1885, Union Pacific
-293s. Goa land Iron S37s. Erie COM
non 4SA. Wabash preferred Az, c.
G. w. 81, Illinois Central 1873, Car
1914. Republic Steel common
.01s, Metropolitan 1265s.
Bank Statement.
New York. Sept. Bank statement
decrease. 1861, 525; less U.
J. decrease, 1867 CPS; loans, decreased
80, 237 300; specie, decrease, $6.314,-
90; legals, decrease, 81, GA 900: depo-
its, decrease, 1850, 100; circulation,
Increase, $6O6,900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09

Live Poultry-Spring chickens, 10c
pound: hens per pound. 7@Sc.
egetables-Potatoes, 35c.
Feed and Fuel.
Grain-Corn, 50G55: oats, 25@2Sc
Forage-Timothy hay. $S.OO@$1O.OO,
prairie, SO; clover, mixed, $7@S1O;
straw, $6@$7
WOODLAND, per load, s4.50@$5.O0.
Coal-Lump, bushel, 13c@14c, slack,
per bushel, Sc@9c.
Live Stock.
Cattle-Steers, $300@S4.75; cows
and heifers, $2.OO@s4OO; calves,s3.OO
@$5.00.
Hogs-Mixed and butchers, $5.25@
5000. y
Sheep-Yearlings or over, $4,000
IS; lambs, $4qsG.50. ".i' 81
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea new
er fails to tone the stomach. regulate
the kidneys, stimulate the liver and
cleanse the blood. A great tonic and
muscle producing remedy. Soc. Tea
or tablets. T. II. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09

The Illinois state law passed by the
last general assembly prohibiting a
divorced person from marrying within
a year after the decree is granted, 1t is
said. has caused an appreciable in
crease in matrimonial events over the
border lines in our neighboring states.
The lack of unifc. nifty i'll divorce law
renders the action of the Illinois legis-
lature practically imperative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09

Some of the ladies in the smart set
in New York and Newport have taken
up the fad of carrying canes after the
fashion of the crown princess of Ger
many. The walking sticks are of vari-
Gus designs 20 suit the tastes or cos
tunes of the purchasers. The heads
are of gold and sometimes studded
with Jewels
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09

Baroness Rosen. wife OF the Rus
sian ambassador. is likely 10 become
leading factor i'll the social life
at Washington. where she is already
well known and much liked. her gra-
cious and kindly hospitality when her
husband was intrusted with the direc-
ton of the Muscovite legation there
some L. years ago having won for her
much popularity
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09

The chairman of the ways and
means committee will be an important
man in the new house. While stopping
the deficits due To extravagant republi-
can appropriations it will lie his duty
To provide ways and means for i'm
proving navigation in the Mississippi
river and for starting a sea-level canal
az Panama
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
Mothers Are Helped
THEIR HEALTH RESTORED
Happiness Of Thousands Of Homes Due
to Lydia e. Pjnkhan's Vegetable Com.
pound and 0rs. Pinkhan's Advice.

A devoted mother seems to listen to
every call of duty excepting the su-
preme one that tells her to guard her
health. and before she realizes it some
arrangement of the female organs has
manifested itself, and nervousness and
irritability take the place of happi-
ness and amiability.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
Rheumatism Cured in a pay.

Mystic Cure for rheumatism and
neuralgia radically cures in 1 to 5
days. Its action on the system is re-
markable and mysterious. 1t removes
at once the cause and the disease i'm
mediately disappears. The first dose
greatly benefits. 75c and 81 Sold by
Otto Grotjan, 1901, Second avenue,
Rock Island; Gustave Schlegel & Son,
22O West Second street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09

1t looks as though the fate of Caleb
Powers, convicted OF killing Gov. Goe-
bel in Kentucky. will be made politi-
cal issue. Columns are being printed
in republican papers for the purpose
of creating sentiment in his behalf. and
they openly intimate that when he is
liberated he will be sent TO congress
from Kentucky-for assassinating a
democratic governor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09

TERMS - Daily. 10 cents per week.
Weekly, 81 per year in advance.
All communications OF argumentative
character. political or religious, must
have real name attached for publica-
ton. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township In Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
4 Parisian journal

A Partisan journal wonders what
Nobel would do were he still living.
He was a Swede. but he put the as
signment Of the Nobel prizes in the
hands of the Norwegian storthing for
the express purpose of bringing these
two hostile brothers" into friendlier
relations. The question arises whether
the Swe6.-h parliament will not now
disregard Nobers directions and itself
assume charge OF the funds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09

The New York Tribune says: Mr..
Bryan's congratulations on the sue
cessful termination of the president 5
efforts 10 bring about peace reflect
credit on his judgment and also on his
political leadership"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS

Today's Quotations on Provisions, Live
Stock, Feed and Fuel.
Rock Island, Sept. 9.-Following are
are the wholesale quotations in the To-
cal market:
Provisions and Produce.
Butter-Creamery. 21@22hc; dairy,
16cQ1Sc.
Lard-SIac.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09

There is just one redeeming feature
of the senseless uprising on the part of
the populace of Japan anent the peace
terms. No bombs have been thrown
Thus far
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09

Mrs. Mildred Dewey, wife of Admir-
al Dewey. has returned to the Tween
ty-eighth Alabama regiment the flag
captured at Orchard Knob during the
civil war by her first husband. Gen.
HaZen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09

courtesy Louisiana would doubtless be
glad TO relieve Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska
and a few of the other corn states up
north of early September frosts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09

Ohio. in Japanese, means good
morning" The Washington Post finds
that in this country it means Il want
an office"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island, Ill. IEn-
tered at the postoffice as second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09

The controversy which Ia broken
out between Secretary Shaw and Gov
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09

BY THE ). w. POTTER CO.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13
IN Praise of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy.

*There is no other medicine manu-
factured that has received so much
praise and so many expressions of
gratitude as Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy It is effective, and prompt
relief follows its use. Grateful pa
rents everywhere do not hesitate to
testify to its merits for the benefit Of
others. 1t is a certain cure for Group
and Will prevent the attack if given at
the first appearance Of the disease. Tt
is especially adapted to children as it
is pleasant to take and contains moth
ing injurious. Mr.. E. A. Humphreys,
a We'll known resident and clerk in
the store of Mr.. E. Lock. of Alice,
Cape Colony, South Africa, says:
II have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy to ward off Group and colds
in my family. found it to be very
satisfactory and it gives me pleasure
to recommend it, For sale by all
druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13
Give Your Stomach Rest.

*Nothing will cure indigestion that
doesn't digest the food. itself, and
give the stomach rest. You can't ex-
pect that a weak stomach will regain
its strength and get we'll when it is
compelled to do the full work that a
sound stomach should do. You
wouldn't expect a sick horse to get
we'll when it is compelled to do q
full days work every day in the week.
kodol Dyspepsia Cure is a, perfect di-
estant and digests the food regard
less of the condition Of your stomach.
Relieves indigestion, belching, sour
stomach, and all stomach disorders
Sold by all druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13
shall | hre2'

der of the officer with the drawn
sword and pistol. AS Hawxherst ex-
tended the paper Morgan, with the
quickness Of an albatross, grasped his
wrist with his left hand. jerked him
violently forward and struck him a
vicious blow on the temple with the
heavy glass decanter, which shivered
in his hand Eaw;lherst pitched down
at the governors feet, covered with
blood and rum. So powerful had been
Morgan's blow that the brains Of the
man had almost been beaten out. He
lay shuddering and quivering on the
floor. Quickly as Morgan struck. how
ever, Carib had been quicker. AS the
glass crashed against the temple of
the senior the maroon had wrenched
the pistol from the Junior soldiers
hand. and before he realized what had
happened a cold nuzZle was pressed
against his forehead.
Drop that sword" cried Morgan in
stantly, and as the weapon fell upon
the floor he continued, smiling: That
was we'll done, Black Dog. Quite old
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13

for 1 am afraid there will be none
where she has gone. Goodby. Maste,
Bradley. You allowed me ten min
utes. I take it that this house Will
burn slowly at first. so perhaps you
may count upon-let US say-half az
hour. I'm generous, you see. Harry
Alorgan's way. 'Tis pity you can't
live to take my message to Lord Car
lingford. The next time he sends any
one for me let him send men. not fools
,nd--cowards.
You villain. You cursed, murder
icg villain gasped Bradley at last.
10 our next meeting. a1r. Bradley.
and may it be in !; cooler place than
you will be in half al hour
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13
La Grippe and Pneumonia,

pneumonia often follows Ia grippe
but never follows the use Of. Foley's
Honey and Tar. 1t cures la grippe
coughs and prevents pneumonia and
consumption. Ask for Foley's Honey
and Tar and refuse any substitute
offered. Mr.. G. Vacher Of 157 Os-
Good ST., Chicago, writes "My
wife had severe case of la grippe
three years ago, and it left her with a
terrible cough. She tried a bottle Of
Foley's Honey and Tar and it gave
immediate relief. A so cent bottle
cured her cough entirely Refuse
substitutes. Durant's Pharmacy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13
CHAPTER I.
8VrfIS gracious majesty King
NH Charles II. Of England, in

NYrfIs gracious majesty King
IHt Charles II. Of England, in
sIfI sportiye = and acquisitiye =
mood, had made him a knight;
{ but, as that merry monarch himself
had said Of another unworthy subject
whom he had ennobled-his son, by the
aeft hand-.God Almighty could not
make him a gentlemanr'
Yet, to the casual inspection. little or
nothing appeared to be lacking to en-
aitle him to all the consideration at
wendant upon that ancient degree. His
-stHre, for instance, might be year
..oc two behind the fashion Of England
sand still farther away from that Of
Trance, then, as now, the standard
anaker in dress, yet it represented the
extreme Of the mode in his majesVs
Tar island Of Jamaica. That it was,
n riAe 800 vivid in its colors and too
striking in its contrasts for the best
taste at home possibly might be con-
doned by the richness Of the material
Used and the prodigality of trimming
which decorated it. Silk and satin
from the orient, lace from Flanders,
heather from Spain, with jewels from
everywhere. marked him as a person
entitled to some consideration at least.
Even more compulsory Of attention, if
mot Of respect, were his naughty, over
bearing, satisfied manner, his look Of
command, the expression Of authority
On action he bore.
Quite in keeping with his gorgeous
appearance was the richly furnished
xoom in which ne sat in autocratc
Isolation, plsmed hat on head, quaf-
ang, as became former brother OF
Che coast and sometime buccaneer,
amazing drafts Of the fiery spirits Of
the island Of which he happened to be.
nd Interim, the royal authority.
But It was his face which attested the
acuteness Of the sneering observation
ef the unworthy giver Of the royal ac-
criade. No gentleman ever bore face
IKE that. Framed in long, hin, gray
~urA which fell upon bis shoulders
sIfter the fashion OF the tine. It vas as
cruel, as evil as sensuous, as ruthless,
sas powerful an old .ace as had ever
looked over & buiwark at a sinking
ship or viewed with Indifference the
SSSr Herry Moran
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13
The little daughter Of Mr.. Jud Alli-
son, of Cherokee county, was fatally
burned on Wednesday.
Torture of a Preacher.

*The story Of the torture Of Rev.
o. D. Moore, pastor of the Baptist
church, Of Harpersville, N z, will
interest you. He says: "I suffered
agonies, because of a persistent cough
resulting from the grip. I had 70
sleep sitting up in bed. I tried maay
remedies, without relief. ratii I took
DR.. Kings's New Discovery fer con
sumption, coughs o.4u coids, which
entirely cured my cough, and saved
me from consumption A grand
cure for diseased conditions Of throat
and lungs. At all druggists; price soc.
and 81, guaranteed. Trial bottle free.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13
Cure for Sore Nipples,

*As soon as the child is done nurs-
ing apply Chamberlain's Salve. Wipe
il off with a soft cloth before allowing
he child to nurse. Many trained
nurses use this with the best results.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
all druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13

ravaging of a devoted town. Courage
aAere was. capacity in large measure,
asH not one trace of human Kindness
Tim, lean. hawk-like. ruthless. cum
salng. weather beaten. It was sadly out
=af place in its brave attire in that
~aulted chamber It was the face OF
a man who ruled by terror, who CON-
xraaded by might. 1t was the face OF
q a adventurer, too, one never sure OF
EaSs position, but always ready to fight
9er it and able to fight we'll. There
as a watchful, alert, inGuiring look
In the fierce blue eyes. an intent, ex-
zssctant expression in the craggy coun-
eanance, that told Of the uncertainties
- his assumptions; yet the lack Of as
4surance was compensated for by the
g2rm, Tasoiute line Of the mouth under
gaa uifing upturned mustache, with its
RS at the same time thin and sensual.
Ind he was an old man too. Sixty
vedd years Of vicious life, CLOSED over
a the last two decades by an assump-
Ion of respectability, had swept over
he gray hairs. which evoked no rever-
snce.
There was a heavy frown On his face
IN that Sumner evening in the year
&c our Lord 1855. The chiidless Wife
vSss,om he had taken for his betterment
md her worsen;Ig some ten years
ssace-ia succession to Satan only
snew bow many rameless. unrecogniz-
"a precursars-ha died few moments
zesore in TIE chamber above bis head.
1sairly bought from a needy father,
sne mad been cloak to lend him
aeeytain respectability when be settled
seMn, red with the blood Of thousands
Gbpm he had slain and rich with the
,reasure of cities that he had wasted,
20 enjoy the evening of his life. Like
Il who are used for such purposes, she
zs,new Sfter z little space TIE man over
zxhom The mantle Of her reputation had
aseen fnng. She had rejo;ced at the
sear approach Of that death for which
he had been longing almost since her
zedd7ng day. That she had shrunk
rom him in the very articles Of dis,
esoiution when he stood by her bedside
zadlcated the character Of the relation
hip.
10 witness death and to cause it had
seen the habit Of this man. He marked
t In her case, as in others, with abso
ute indifference-he cared so little fo1
Ter that he did not even feel relief at
ser going-yet because he was the gov
.ruar or Jamaica Ueally he was only
he vice governor, but between the Ge
aarture of the royal governor and the
arrival OF another he held supreme
zaower) be had been forced TO keo-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13
ITO BE CONTINUED
Realism In Art.

Little Visitor pointing to i large Oh
portrait-Whose picture is that: Lit
tie Hostcss-She was my mammas s
great-aunt. | never heard much about
her. but guess she was schoolteacher-
Little Yisitor-Nhv? Little Hostess
500 how Der eves follow us about.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13
DRUGGISTS.

Nadinola is a new discovery, guaran-
teed and money Will be refunded IN
every case where it fails to remove
freckles, pimples, liver spots, collar
discolorations, black heads, disfg-
uring eruptions, etc. in 20 days.
Leaves the skin clear, soft, healthy
and restores the beauty OF youth.
Sold in each city by all leading
druggists, or by mail. Price scots and
S1.00 Prepared by
National Toilet Co., Paris. Tenn.
Sold in Sumter by China's Drug
Store and leading druggists.
Mon-T Thurs -Sat-Wkly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13

In the Brice law election held IN
Edgefeld county Thursday decisive
majority was registered against the
dispensary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13

Did you ever read anything about
Job having wife who insisted upon
family reunions?
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13

a negro girl 4 years old was burn
ed to death near Johnston Wednes-
day.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-01-02
&c NEws eRoM wlNDsoR.
Rumor Of Wedding Winter Visitors
Arriving Other Notes.

Rumor Of Wedding Winter Visitors
Arriving Other Notes.
Windsor. Dee. 81. Gold weather has
set Windsor people to thinking about
orange.lree protection sgaln.
Several 81 our winter guests have
Arrlyed Dr. ByFe and vile and Mrs.
McFadden arrived saturday Mr.. and
Mrs. YanFossen and sou, and Mrs..
Harmless. ali OF Indiana. are spend.
ing some time 10 Windsor
Rumor has Il that Gus Ormand aud
Misc sherouse were united In marriage
40 indsof on December isfh, Rev
Mr. banning Of Waldo officiating.
PROV Joe Coffee. 10 company with
Res. Mr. Rrannlag, visited Windsor
Wednesday.
Windr0F would b. q good ioeatlon Tor
anyone Wishing 70 engage h pecan
growing W.. II. Bylcs hss two young
tfces that produced over 0as hun.
dred pounds % Zoe nuts lhla year lie
also has some g0ung trees that are
coming on sery uiesiy
The young men had quite . lot Of
fun shooting foF chickens lass satur-
affsy.
The Methodist sandsY school bad a
1nlon Chrssmas tree AID exercises a.
WesisI Chapel on Monday evening
There Has = large efosd ca ktiendsnes
and all report having q GOOD time
Mr. NaatsnReF deserves credit fof che
HhY 10 shlsh lhs Instructed 90 lltge
ooes.
Msl psHa haf reformed from Ismps
whefs BE- hes hssa fgsnding : shsrt
Sine
PREF y 81 MoairomsrY s spending
ihe Christmas holidays siih hls "a.
fsnfs at Winsdor
lhos neotesmsfy % fissimmss =
seflaisg the hei.AsYs a. home
= IS hert8foafh. the gsblsi ssies.
a,an Co iae 1arkteavAio lraeery a.
sti taaeira ferta Nlth cd ffiefff IL
HiEasrF iaf ra1t WeeE
We Ffeg.s 81 iiaeeaga rerf rerorf
les a.F1f ease crop fgtfH Sod fkh
gsNf
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-01-02
SOWANNEE COUNTRY
is PROSPEROUS
Extension of ]. & S. w. Railroad
Means Big Thing.
LANo vALoss ARg INCREASING

The Extension Of the Read viii Open
Up a New and Fertile Country, Rich
in Timber-lron Now Ready to be
Laid, and Work to Begin Soon.
Among the prominent visitors to
Gainesville Saturday was E. S. Gaul-
den Of Old Town, an extensive naval
stores operator OF that section.
Mr., Gaulden states that he never
saw the country ia better condition, or
the prospects more encouraging, than
at this time. Lands ia Western Ala
chua and Lafayette counties are in
creasing in value, In anticipation OF
the extension OF the Jacksonville and
Southwestern Railway FROM Newberry,
which will open up one Of the finest
agricultural and timber sections In the
State.
THE iron has been placed ON the
ground, and am informed that a
force OF men will begin In a day or two
laying the track, remarked Mr.. Gaul.
den. 1T is said that there Is ample
iron to lay the extension from New.
berry TO Old Town, a distance Of about
twenty miles"
The opening OF this new country by
the invasion Of the Jacksonville and
Southwestern will mean a great deal
10 the people OF the section traversed.
Some OF the most fertile lands Of the
South, which az present are uuenlti.
waited, viii be transformed into green
and prolific tlalds. where everything
knownto agriculture will grow aud
thrive. There are also hundreds Of
thousands Of acres Of fine timber which
has not been molested, owing 10 the
inability to move IL, which will be used
for t0rpentine aud saw mill purposes
Altogether, this new country Offers
great advantages TO che active business
interests Of the State, and IL g0es
without saying that they will be take
advantage OF.