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ing Bedouin nomads engaged in raising cattle and sheep. with only enough ag- ricultural products to sustain them selves.
 Bagday is the commercial center and has a foreign trade of about twelve million dollars almost equally divided between imports and exports. The chisf exports are wool, carpets, hides, skins, liccTice root and mohair: and the imports are cotton goods, refined petrO- leum, hardware and other necessities of life. .
 In ancient times the plains and val leys of. Mesopotamia produced enor- nous crops, and are still capable of yielding cotton, rice, maize and other staples to lamost any amount. The soil has a wonderful fertility, and has lain idle, accommodating plant nourish- ment for nearly two thousand years. Before it's development is possible, however, irrigation systems must be introduced. and the population is so secanty that all forms of labor-saving machinery will be necessary to utilize the productive area to any extent. Last fall the Sultan of Turkey issued an trade, authorizing Sir William Will cocks, late director general of the irri-
 gation in Egypt to examine into the ancient irrigation system along the Iii gris and Euphrates rvers, in order to ascertain the cost of their restoration and report upon general irrigation
 project for the valleys of both rivers. Siy. William hac haa i,a work all winter, with a party of engi- neers, and a report is expected from him some time during the coming sum-
 mer. He discussed this subject in a
 paper read before the Geographical so-
 ciety at Cairo two years ago, when he declared that the deltas of the Tigris and the Euphrates, containing over five l million acres of land, now part swamps and part desert, were ''of all the re- gions of the earth more favored by na-
 ture for the production of cereals. Cotton, sugar cane, Indian corn and all
 the summer products of Egypt" he
 said, twill flourish there as on the Nile, while the winter products of cereals, leguminous plants, Egyptian, clover, opium and tobacco will find them-
 selves at home as they do in Egypt. Of
 the historic. gardens of Babylon and
 Bagdad it is not necessary for me to
 speak, continued Sir William Wil- l cocks; ia land whose climate allows her to produce such crops in tropical ' profusion, and whose snow-fed rivers permit of perennial irrigation over mill lions of acres, cannot lie barren and
 desolate when the Bagdad railway is
 traversing her fields and European cap
 ital is seeking remunerative outlet" One has a queersensation when he | hears the land of Abraham and Nebu- chadnezzar and Zenobia discussed ill this manner But the railway through 1 Chaldea is already an actual thing, and
 Mesopotamia and the other lands east l of the Jordan are almost certain to be reclaimed within few years, and they will offer a new and extensive field for investment and commerce. The lands
 are held chiefly by tribes or nomadic
 Bedouins. They are used only for
 grazing, and now sustain several mill lion cattle, sheep and goats.-W. E. Curtis in the Chicago Record Herald.
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DIsTRIcT oF NEW HAVEN ss pro

DISTRICT OF NEW HAVEN, ss. Pro-
 bate Court, June 5, 1905 Estate of ALFRED P ROCKWELL,
 late of Manchester. Mass, owning
 property in said District, deceased.
 John A. Rockwell and George b Colt, Trustees, having made written applica- tten for an order authorizing and em- towering them to sell and convey cer- tain real estate of said deceased, as by said application on file in this Court more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at Court of Probate to be held at New Haven, in said District, on the 18th day of June, 1905, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and that public notice of the pendency of said application, and of the time and place of the hearing thereon, be given by publishing this order three times in some newspaper having a circulation in said District.
 LIVINGSTON W. cLEAYELArSD,
 J6 St Judge
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CERTIFICATE RE-ExTENpINe
CHARTER.
Treasury Department,

Office of Comptroller of the Currency,
 Washington, D. C., May 29, lsO5. WHEREAS, by satisfactory evidence
 presented to the undersigned, it has . been made to appear that "The New Haven County National Bank, Iocat- ed in the City of New Haven, in the County of New Haven, and State Of the provisions of the Act of Congress ito enable National Banking Assoeia-
 tions to extend their corporate ex-
 istence, and for other purposes,' ap- proved July 12; 1882 as amended by
 the Act, Approved April 12, 1902,
 NOW, THEREFORE, II, William B. Ridgely, Comptroller Of the Currency, do hereby certify that The New Haven County National Bank" located in the City of New Haven, in the County of New Haven. and State of Connecticut, is authorized to have succession for the period specified in it's amended articles business, on May 29 1925
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Thursday, June s, 1905.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

Aliens Foot Ease-Druggists'. Baseball-Sayin Rock Grounds. Bakery News-S. s. Adams. Bargains-Howe & Stetson Co. Bargains-The Chas. MonsOn Co. Cooling Drinks-Boston Grocery Co. Covert Jackets-Wm. Frank & Co. California-So. Pacific R. R. Daily Surprises-Edw. Malley co. Est. T. F. Dickerman-ProbateN Notice Est. F. C. Sanford-Probate Notice. pe-Nuts-Grocers'.
 Jell-O-GrocerS'.
 Matches-Johnson & Brother. Notice-F. H. Union Cemetery Assn. Oriental Rugs--E. G. Missirian. Porch Shades-Chamberla Co. Straw Hats-Lambert.
 Summer Wears-Meigs &s Go. Steamers-White Star Line. Separate Skirts-Hamilton oC Co. Three Sales-Gamble-D Co. yalues-The Window Shade Co. Wedding Gifts-The Ford Co.
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SOWING THE RTBT m

Tn Armenia the distribution of the Bible by missionaries is especially diff ficulty Yet the Book is eagerly read by the natives when it falls into their hands, as may be gathered from this story, told by one of the Bible men: A copy of the Bible was given to a pa- tient in the American Hospital, and by him to his home in a village. Here an Armenian priest took it from the man and, having torn it to pieces threw 1t into the street. A grocer picked it up and took it to his shop, where he began to use it as wrapping paper. So for time olives, cheese, candles and other things sent from that store were wrapped in pages up- on which were printed the Words of Life,
 In this way one Bible was scattered about through that village and was read by many whose interest was so far aroused that they began asking for more of the same Book. The result was that when the colporteur next came around, over one hundred Bibles or portions of the Bible were sold in that village. North and south, east and west the Bible Society sows; and that no ground is too barren for its seed surely the following incident proves:
 A Cree Indian and his son, fishing in the Northwest some years ago during the winter season, travelled on snow shoes across the plains, thinking that they carried what they called the < stRookf If Heaven" in their pack. When they reached a hunting ground, 14O ,. miles distant from the fishery, they found that the Book had been left be- hind. One of them went back on his tracks and walked 2S0 miles through the wild country to regain that Bible. --Eyerybody's Magazine.
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PASSING OF THE HITCHING POST.
 Have you noticed" asked 8 Kansas City man the other day, how the hitch ing post is disappearing? A few years ago almost every residence and many stores in Manassas City had hitching posts in front of them. Now you'll have to go long way to find a single post. The hitching ring has been a factor in the disappearance of the post buttle hitching weight has been big ger one. People used to think the weight ineffective. They have charged their minds. Tie a horse to a post or a ring and if he becomes frightened the < chances are he'll break the strap. Then he is free to run. Hitch him with a weight and he may try to run, but he won't go far The weight will not only : turn him. but it will become entangl- ed in the wheels or will twist the strap around the animals legs. The result will be the horse stops and is caught. The hitching post is rapidly becoming 8 thing of the past in cities, and the ring is following it. The weight I believe is here to stay" City Times.
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WEATHER RECORD.

Washington, D. C., June ', s D. m.
 Forecast for Thursday and Friday For Eastern New York: Partly cloudy Thursday; Friday fair, warmer; fresh northeast to north winds.
 For New England: Partly cloudy Thursday, showers on the coast; Friday fair, warmer; brisk northeast winds Thursday. -
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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-01-06
WHITLEYViLLE.

Regular correspondence.
Jake Melton visited at Camden Satur-
day.
The old year has bundled up her duds
and departed hence.
Alex Herndon of Camden visited rela-
tives here yesterday.
Clinton Lowry of Sulphur Creek will
move to WhItleyville.
Bud Hartley of Point Mason was here
on business last week.
Felt Farmer has been indisposed, but
is able to be out again,
James Con Wheatley OF Big Sandy Wis
tied relatives here Sunday.
George Woods was seen on the streets
of Whitleyvile few days ago.
Walter Phifer, one of our hustling farm
ers, has engaged in the logging business.
We had good rains last week, and the
creeks ran out for the first time in eight
months.
Several from here attended the burial
of George Mobiles at Sulphur Greek yes
terday. This deceased was the son Of
James Mobiles, deceased.
John Phifer and Miss Eula Phifer were
married last Sunday. 1t was Gretna
Green affair, the parents Directing. We
wish them long and happy life.
WHITLEYvILLE, January 2.
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WIZ SELL 'EM.

Two good little farms near Big Sandy
one II acres, 5 room dwelling, out houses
one wife ~ acres, 20 in timber the remain
der cleared; either or both bought cheap
for cash or terms.
One splendid good farm 8 miles from
Big Sandy, POO acres, go i'll timber; good
farming land; good houses and barns.
Good farm miles north of Camden
200 acres; good houses.
Good farm of 60 acres on N, Gland St.
L. Railway miles cost of Camden good
dwellings.
Sixty acre farm in the Tennessee River
bottom in Humphreys County, miles
north of Johnsonville.
Greek bottom farm of 124 acres mile
from Camden; Broom house, stables, etc.
Lot of acres in suburbs of Big Sandy
small frame house.
Good saw and grist mill, cheap at $500.
Set down and think it over, and come
and buy farm. All the places adver-
tised here are bargains.
Call and see as.
CLEMENT & TRAVIS,
Real Estate Agency,
Camden, Tenn.
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All communications must be re-
ceived at this Office by Tuesday or
not later than Wednesday.
THOMPSON'S.

Regular correspondence
Quite number Of our citizens went to
Camden today.
A cold wave struck this place today,
and it threatens snow
Andrew Gilmore of Paragould, Ark, is
visiting his father, R. II. Emore.
@. II. Presson of Big Sandy visited old
friends and relatives here Saturday.
G, w. Presson and family visited his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. I. II. H. Presson,
during the holidays.
Quite number from here attended the
services conducted by Rev. Joe Joyner
at Sawyers' Mill yesterday.
Rev. Mr.. Stephens, United Primitive
Baptist minister of Nashville, is holding
a series of meetings here this week.
Look not mournfully into the old year
just passed; it can not come again, but
try wisely to improve the new year just
begun.
Miss Florence Nance, who visited rel
atives and friends at Martin during the
Christmas holidays, has returned and
commenced her school work at this place.
THoMPsoN's, January 2.
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HICKORY FLAT.

Regular correspondence,
Miss Daisie Cole spent Christmas with
Miss Josie McEweD.
B.. Cowell and wife spent Christmas
with the latter's parents.
Mrs. Clara Bridges spent Sunday with
her mother, Mrs. J. S. Kee.
L. B. McEwen had swarm of bees to
come out on Christmas day.
Miss Florence Nance has been visiting
at Hollow Rock and Martin.
Misses Jennie and Ethel Melton visit
ed near Cross Roads last week.
Bum Wyatt and wife of Carroll County
visited the latter's parents Christmas.
J. w. Greer and family sbent Christ
mas with the family of L. B. McEwen.
d. B. White and wife and little Miss
Gordon visited near Cross Roads Sunday
Mesdames L. B. McEwen and B. w.
Melton visited Mrs. Sara Wilson Satur-
day.
Bee Holland and Miss Luella Higdon
were married December %. We extend
the happy couple best wishes.
Hickory FLAT, January 8.
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CROOKED CREEK.

Regular correspondence
Mrs. ]. H. Berry is still improving, we
are pleased to learn.
w. r. Collier of Illinois is visiting his
family in this community.
M. r. Lindsey of Arkansas is visiting
relatives and old friends here.
Justices r. P. Berry and Homer Parker
are attending court at Camden.
At regular meeting Of New Portland
Lodge No. POS f. and A. M. at Danville
recently the following officers were elect
ed John Askew, worshipful master r.
F. Berry, senior warden; G. H. Wheat
ley, junior warden; r. T. Vickers, treas
urer; w. +. Grafried, secretary; John
Loerch, senior deacon J. L. Berry, jun
ior deacon; q. G. McAuley, senior stew
art; A. G. Berry, junior stewart; A. B.
Hooper, marshal d. 2. Stagner, tyleF.
CROOKED CREEK, January 8.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-01-06

The Fifty.fourth General AS
sembly convened at Nashville last
Monday, and quickly organized by
electing John l. Cox of Sullivan
County speaker of the Senate and
William X. Alternately of McNai-
ny County speaker of the House.
Ed Thomas of Humphreys County
was made chief clerk of the Senate
and Ed Martin of Davidson chief
clerk of the House. Other officers
were elected. Governor Frazier's
message was read in both houses
Tuesday.
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PLEASANT HILL.

Regular correspondence
1t is cold this morning, and is getting
colder every moment.
We suspect from present indications
that wedding is near at hand in this
neighborhood.
The little daughter of I. J. Hicks is
much better, we are glad to report.
A Sunday School will be organized at
Pleasant Hill next Sunday. Everybody
and his children are invited to come.
The oldest boy of John Herrin is down
with the typhoid fever. This leaves only
two of the family who have not had the
disease.
S. NJ Stagner is ceiling the dwelling of
Rev. G. w. Florence, which will add to
the appearance as we'll as the comfort of
his home.
Prof. H. L. Stagner opened his singing
school at the new church, Pleasant Hill,
yesterday with very good prospects for a
successful term.
Sunday was New Years day, and a
real fine day it was. Christmas is over,
and the heavy rains just after Christmas
saved the birds and rabbits from the dead
ly guns of the sportsmen of this locality.
Rev. G. ". Florence, who was serious
ly injured in fall some time ago, is inn
proving slowly. He was able to fill his
appointment Sunday for the first time
since he received his injuries. A real
good crowd gathered at the new church
for this first service.
PLEASANT HILL, January 8.
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HALLS VALLEY.
Special correspondence.

Special correspondence.
Ira Dillon will open his school at the
Rushing parsonage Monday.
Arthur Bane of Rushing's Greek was
here on business last Thursday.
The Misses Dillon of Chestnut Hill are
visiting relatives here this week.
Owing to the recent excessive rainfall
the Tennessee River is on boom.
r. L. Farmer and wife of the Crooked
Creek community visited here Friday.
John Rushing of Tyrona, Ark, is here
on visit to his brother, Tom Rushing.
HALLS VALLEY, January 2.
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The attention of the city fathers
is respectfully called to the need of
a sidewalk to the M. e. Church on
the cross street recently opened
east and west. In rainy weather
citizens Of north and west Camden
are forced to go down town and
around to both church and Sunday
School, which is very disagreeable
forchildren, especially, during cold
and muddy weather. It is short
street, a single block, and the ex-
pensewould be little comparedwith
the convenience of sidewalk.
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lNsOLVENT NOTICE.

Having suggested the insolvency of the
estate of A. II. Gibson, deceased, to the
clerk of the county court of Benton Coun-
ty, Tenn, and pursuant to an order made
by said clerk all persons having claims
against said estate are hereby notified to
file them with said clerk in the manner
prescribed by law on or before the 9Th
day of April, 1905, for prorata or they
will forever be barred both in law and
equity.
This the 9th day of January, 1905,
G.. b. HOLLADAY,
Administrator.
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HUST VILLAGE.

Regular correspondence
John Pierpont moved to Sulphur Creek
last week.
John Farmer, who has been quite sick,
is some better.
Miss Mollie Pierpont visited friends at
Whitleyville last week.
Marshall Prewett of Sulphur Greek has
been visiting in this community.
James Polk Farmer has gone to Paris
to engage in the mercantile business
HUsT VILLAGE, Januery 2.
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CARD OF THANKS.

To my friends who have stood by mein
my recent misfortune and have contribu-
ted of their goods, chattles, etc., to the
benefit and comfort of myself and family
| hereby return my sincere and heartfelt
thanks and gratitude for their kindness
and generosity. Hoping they may pros
per and be spared the agony of seeing
their goods and chattles go up in flames,
| am, your humble servant,
GusTA BRIDGES.
Camden, January 3, 1905.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1905.
TIE YuLETlDE.

We have the faith to believe that
the spirit of Christmas has a wider
range and dominates more hearts
and lives ofmen today than ever be-
fore in the worlds history. Ifthere
are yet many Scrooges to be won
over to a heart of kindness and glad
generosity, there are fewer such
sordid and miserly souls than there
were in Dickens day. The world
has been growing better all these
passing years-more charitable,
more tender and more forgiving
and the brotherhood of humanity
has taken upon itself a deeper and
more sacred meaning. Darkness
is giving way to light, injustice to
justice and hatred and jealousy
among men to mutual trust and
confidence.
The passing year has witnessed
larger giving, nobler benefactions,
greater advancement in the cause
of peace, and more service for hui
mainly than any other year the
world has known. When its full
record is made up there will be no
doubt Of this. With the exception
of warm the East, the twelvemonth
has been notably free from famine,
pestilence and disaster, while, on
the other hand, it has been marked
with more than ordinary abund-
ance and prosperity in nearly all
civilized lands It is we'll to note
and remember these things at the
Christmas season and take new
heart and hope therefrom.
Even now, as ever, there are not
q few who profess to see cause for
mourning and lamentation i'll the
prevalent conditions of society, in
our political situation, or in the
state of the churches. In theirview
alarming evils exist in all these di-
rections and period of swift and
certain degeneracy has already set
in. It is not difficult to find some
ctsand some plausiblearguments
insupport of these iermaids. Socie-
ty, politics, and the churches are
still fullof errors and very farfrom
perfection, but no one who looks
out upon the world with q calm,
thoughtful and unprecedented mind
and compares the past with the pre-
sent can entertain a doubt that the
age in which we live is an immeas-
urably brighter and happier age
than any the world has known be-
fore. Let us believe this and re-
ioice in the belief. 1t is true, and
let us be happy in the truth.
Can we doubt it, also, that each
Christmas season helps to move the
world along as no other does, or
can do, to brighter, sweeter and
nobler era, nearer to the dawn of
universal peace and goodwill? 1t
can hardly be otherwise where the
true Christmas spirit reigns. For
in the exercise of no virtue do men
gain greater good to themselves
than that of doing good to others.
The open hand, the generous deed,
the kind remembrance, these have
their reflex influence upon life and
character, upon society. govern
ment and all human agencies and
institutions. The Christmas sea-
son. therefore, rightly observed, is
far more than a season of merry
making, or even religious festival.
tits the day of all days in the Chris
t;an calendar that the world could
least afford to ignore or forget.
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