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The Elbert County tribune., 1905-02-09
HELD GREAT RIVALS HAT.
Stephen A. Douglas at the Inaugural
- tiou of Lincoln,


- ton of Lincoln.
When Lincoln was inaugurated the
first time there was one little Incl
dent that Impress ed those who saw It.
The president-elect came forward
upon the platform prepared at the
east front of the capitol, with his
natural awkwardness increased by the
momentous circumstances of the oc-
casion. and by a gorgeous wardrobe,
in which it was evident he felt ex-
ceedinsly uncomfortable. The stiff
dress coat. vest and pantaloons of
black broadcloth were enough of
themselves to disturb his mental and
physical equanimity, but to these
were added other membranes in the
shape of brand new silk hat and a
pondercus gold-headed cane.
The cane he managed to put away
in corner, but the disposition of the
hat perplexed him greatly. 1t was too
good to throw away, too fine. as he
thought, to rest upon the rough
boards, so, for minute at least.
poor Lincoln stood there in the gaze
of assembled thousands. grasping the
hat desperately and seeking in vain
for a safe place to deposit it. Doug
las, who sat Immediately in the rear.
saw the embarrassment of his rival.
and rising. took the shining beaver
from its sorely bothered owner and
held 1t during the delivery of the in
augural address.
Probably had Stephen A. Douglas
been told. five years before, that he
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-02-09
An Oriental Answer.

1t was in Maine Sunday school,
says Lippincott's Magazine. that a
teacher recently as''eS rhi---- ~
nil If he understood the meaning Of
the words IAN old ccw."
Been COW long time" was the
prompt answer
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-02-09
Nz2S. .ARRazAL LL7Ng0LlY

was destined to hold the hat OF Abra-
ham Lincoln while that individual
was appearing for the first time as
president of the United States the
Little Giant" would have laughed at
the very idea.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-02-09
-ar--%t~st-.~st--.~s
A Lost Lincoln Monument.

In II Was Washington In Honor the
ddent
of tho TN Va
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-02-17

sorbed, but their imports have been SO
small, and the prices so high, that
they have never received the popular
attention they deserve.
From the juice of the cashew tree
many commercial products are made,
such as muslige, chewing gum, and
various lotions and anaesthetics. The
use of the products of the tree is so
varied that ii would require a good
deal of descriptive text to explain
them. The wood of the trees is ex.
cellent for commercial purposes, and
has close, compact, unyielding grain.
Plantations Of these trees should rep
resent an agricultural specially proof
against nearly every kind Of local dis
aster, except possible hurricanes.
A tree known as Cedrela odorata,
but commonly spoken of in tropical
countries where it grows as ylang-
ylang, thrives wonderfully well in
Porto Rico. 1t is known in that
island as the West Indian cedar, and
its wood is more compact and beau
tiful than the best Central American
mahogany. From different parts Of
Porto Rico this tree has been foolish
ly cut down and wastefully used for
cabinet work and house-building. The
flowers of this tree are beautiful and
fragrant. From them is extracted
commercial product almost equal to
the famous altar of roses. This altar
of ylang-ylang is what makes the
trees most valuable. 1t sells as high
as SIS per pound. Ylang-ylang oil has
been held as an exclusive monopoly
by France and Germany; but steady
cultivation of the trees in Porto Rico
should lead to a change. The oil is
extracted by simple processes, and
without the sue of chemicals, and
from rs pounds of the flowers pound
Of oil is usually produced. In Europe
the oil of ylang-ylang is used as the
basic essence of the best perfumes
as much as the famous altar of roses.
George e. Walsh. in the Scientific
American.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-02-17
That Time of Emptiness.

l overheard the following converse
ton recently, and it set me thinking,
says a writer in the Brown Book of
Boston
why does not Mr. Brown retire
from business? Surely he has made
enough to retire on"
Certainly" said the other, she has
plenty to retire on; but, unfortunately,
to use Mr.. Carnegie's famous phrase,
he has nothing to retire to-"
That was exactly the case. With
all the rich mans getting he had got
ten nothing to which he could turn for
happiness and employment when once
the macl, -, VI business ceased.
1t should be part of the education
of the young to store in some safe
place in the heart and fancy voca-
ton, or even harmless fad; one
which he or she may not have time for
in the rush of life but to which he
happily turns now and then with the
loving whisper, "by and by" To
most people, if they live to early old
age, comes a time of comparative
emptiness. Old friends have dropped
by the way; too much reading tires
one; social pleasures pale. Then, obi
then, bring out the buried treasure, the
thing you have waited for opportunity
and time to do-and do it!
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-02-17
Mikado Has Job for Roosevelt.

The Mikado of Japan evidently has
taken the measure of President Roose-
welt and knows that it is not as a
statesman, but as warrior, that he
is valuable. According to a special
cable from France to the st. Louis
Post-Dispatch a Paris newspaper
says:
1--WE have it from a trustworthy
source that the Mikado will ask Pres
ident Roosevelt. in the event of his
defeat in the coming election, to be-
come commander-in-chief Of the Jap
anese armies in the field"
The advisors of the Mikado have
doubtless come to the conclusion that
Mr. Roosevelt is to be defeated for
President, or the offer would not have
been made and that the President has
the offer under consideration is prob
able, but will await developments be-
fore deciding. With Roosevelt in
Manchuria there would be something
doing" all the time, and if the Japs
could stand the pressure they would
either drive the Russians out of the
East or perish in the attempt. With
Col. Roosevelt in command we should
get some news of what was transpir-
ing, for it would be an insignificant
newspaper that would not have a cor
respondent on the spot, for the lid
would be off and no censorship to de.
devil the dispatches.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-02-17
Too Much George Sand.

eve are stated with George Sand
and her centenary these days." con-
tinues Fiji. "The non-romanticists
consider it rather a bore. The book
stalls have a dozen new books about
her and an ocean of "reminiscences in
newspapers and reviews. You have
to face every day long articles about
Sand and her lovers, Alfred de Mus
set, Jules Sandeau, Chopin, and Doc
tor Pagello of Venice, likewise con-
corning Maurice Sands puppets at No
hant and his mothers pet animals,
favorite dishes and views on politics.
"Sicard's beautiful monument to
George Sand was unveiled in the Lux
embourg garden in the presence of a
large company, which included the
two granddaughter of the authoress,
Jules Claretie unveiled the statue, and
in brief speech, thanked the author.
tiles for the site.
Then the Coincide Franchise pro-
duced Claudio her second play, for
the first time. 1t first saw the light
at the Porte Saint-Martin is Januarv
1851, and was very successful
eve are next to have a Musset re-
vival, which will be fairly interesting.
De Musset, although once denounced
as a feebler Byron, is still read and
appreciated.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-02-17
TOO MANY LARGE FISH.
Swordfish and Horse MackereI Drug
on the Boston Market.

Swordfish and horse mackerel have
demoralized the wholesale fish market
at T wharf. Not in years have there
been so many of either OF the. large
fish to come to T wharf within a few
hours as came in recently. Schooner
after schooner hauled into the wharf,
until it seemed as if there would be
nothing but swordfsh to buy. And
all the while. wagonloads were COM
ing in from the freight sheds.
With this enormous quantity in the
market it was not strange that the
price offered the captains was low
The first arrivals got SO a hundred
weight, but those that came later had
to sell at $3.50 hundredweight. This
is the lowest price swordfish have
brought for several years. but if the
schooners continue to come III as
rapidly there'is likely to- be another
drop in price.
Horse mackerel are not only flood
ing the market, but the fishermen
complain that they are driving blue
fish, weakfsh and mackerel out of
the bay The huge fish is lightning
swimmer, and with it's enormous cap
acity and voracious appetite is never
satisfied, and will clean up a good
part of a medium sized school of
mackere1 at feeding. No small or
medium fish that is alive is refused
by the horse mackerel when ON a
search for food
Wholesale dealers are obliged to
keep them on hand, as the demand
for game fish is increasing. They are
expensive fish to keep. however, as
they contain great deal of oil, and
spoil quickly even when kept well COW
cred with ice. Experienced dealers
say that no fish received in this mark
ct uses up ice in such quantities as
the horse mackerel Even with care
they spoil, and several of the dealers
sent to the dump quantities of horse
mackerel that had been in their stores
only a few days and had soured.-
Boston Globe.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-02-17
DESTRUCTION OF CORK FOR.
EsTs.
4 Goes on IN Italy at an Alarming
Rate and No Check Seems Possible.

4 Goes on IN Italy at an Alarming
Rate and No Check Seems Possible.
The cork industry, which is quite
an important one, will receive a fresh
impetus, new process having been
discovered by which large pieces can
be made out of small ones SO that
cork waste can be utilized in large
quantities. This is all the more inn
portant as the price of cork increases
steadily, both on account of the grow
ing demand and the lessened supply
of the raw material.
Formerly Italy was large produc-
err OF cork, but great part of the
splendid cork-oak forests has already
been destroyed. In some provinces
as, for instance, in Calabria-the trees
have been felled and used for char
coal making; in other provinces they
have been cut down on account of
their high potash contents.
Larger forests of cork-oak trees are
still existing in Spain, Portugal,
France, Algeria and Tunis None are
found in Asia Minor and only rarely
in Greece and European Turkey, al
though the climates seem to be favor
able for their growth. The area COW
cred by these forests is estimated at
100000 hectares (741,300 acres) in
Portugal, 100000 hectares (617,750
acres) in Spain, 100000 hectares (691-
$50 acres) in Algeria, and only $4,000
hectares 197,750 acres) remain in
Italy.
While Spain still furnishes $4,000
tons of cork annually, the production
of Italy has decreased to 1000 tons.
The value of the Spanish exports of
cork amounts to $6,O00,000 per year,
against less than $250.OO0 for Italy.
Only Sicily and Sardinia are still pro-
ducing cork to any considerable ex-
tent in Italy, while the former great
oak forests of Calabria are almost
totally destroyed. 1t seems incom-
prehensible that this destruction has
been permitted. The trees easily
reach an age of 200 years. They yield
cork in their thirteenth year and con-
tinue to do so every seven years.
Seventy-five years ago the English
demand for cork was supplied exclus-
lively from Italy. The destruction OF
the remaining forests goes on unin-
terruptedly, and nobody seems to try
to prevent it or to plant new forests
in spite of the fact that Italy possess
the most favorable climate and soil
for the cork oak. the most favorable
conditions for its growth being found
in the volcanic soil of the peninsula.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-02-17
Thew Measured the Hat.

From discussing the size of a hat
on a woman several seats ahead of
them in a Market street car the other
day two men fell to making bets about
it's width They did not know how to
measure it, 1t was round, fat
crowned affair, with a single row of
roses around the brim, and might be
deceptive. When the woman got up
to leave the car, however, she stood
for a moment so that one side of the
hat just touched the door. On the
woodwork above there happened to be
a spot which both men agreed was
vertically over the edge of the hat.
Accordingly, when she had steered
her way out by bending her head from
side to side, the men got up and ap-
piled a foot rule which one of them
had to the space. 1t measured 10
inches.- Philadelphia Record.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-02-17

That May Move the Mountain of Pro
lection.

lection.
Reciprocity with Canada and New
foundIand, which the great majority
of Republican business men of Massa.
shusetts are demanding, is stirring up
a hornets nest in that state. That
delightfully."- stalwart organ of the
trusts, the American Economist, sees
trouble ahead and declares that reci-
procity must be taken by the throat
and choked into harmlessness by Wig
orous action. 1t attacks Senator
Lodge for trying to conciliate the in
surgents and foretells his downfall if
he does not boldly fight them. The
Economist, however purblind it may
be on the merits of protection and
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-02-17
Something WRONG.

The "Signs of Prosperity" are GER
tainly not so favorable as President
Roosevelt, Root and Shaw would have
us believe. when the United States
treasury is running behind at the rate
Of over twenty millions for July. Has
someone put brake on that wonder
ful Dingley bill that the above gen.
tlemen have all declared insures pros
perity?
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-02-17

high tariff, sees plainly that II reel
procity is successful in Massachu.
sets 1t will be the beginning Of the
end with protection. It denounces
the admission Of Senator Lodge at
Point Shirley on July g. when he was
trying to placate the Republicans who
are in arms against him, that he
agrees with their demand for reel.
procity as other Republicans do. The
Economist answers him by saying:
1T Is far from true that all &c
publieans agree to the Massachusetts
idea of wide-open reciprocity. |. 'e
not true Of all Massachusetts GapuD.
Leans; it is not true of Republicans in
any other part of the Union. 1t can
not be true. Else the reciprocity reso-
luton of the national Republican con-
vention would not have been, could
not have been adopted. To the gen.
eral body of the Republican party
reciprocity in competitive products
with Canada is just as hateful, just
as Objectionable, as reciprocity in
competitive products with France or
Germany would be. In either case the
principle of protection is violated, the
faith Of the party of protection is
broken"
That is the true "Stand pat" argu.
ment and Republicans everywhere
will have to agree to it, or be de-.
nounced and driven out of the party
by the protection faction which is
much the stronger and who, through
their trust friends, furnish the sinews
of war for the G. o. P.
One inch of reciprocity in competi-
tive products will lead to the break
down of protection and tend to a re-
formation of the tariff that would
force the trusts to revise their prices
to reasonable rates. Of course that
would not suit the mor&polists or
their organ, which says it is for I'M
diluted protection"
But the Economist is not content
with standing pat, but gloats ove~ the
defeat of the Iowa Idea" when it
says
For time the Iowa Idea" made
some Roadway alike in Iowa and in
the adjoining state of Minnesota. But
only for time No sooner had Re-
publicanism Of the stalwart, steadfast
type began to assert itself actively;
theoretically and aggressively than a
marked change became apparent
Mugwumpery was forthwith quoted at
discount in the political market, and
the genuine article of party loyalty
and party consistency rose to par. It
is above par now and is certain to
remain so throughout the current
campaign.
"In Iowa the progressive" cabal
has been pretty thoroughly squelched.
Messrs. Roberts and Perkins still
maintain precarious perch on the
Cummins roost, it would seem, be-
cause they do not know how to get
the Register" and the journal" off
the perch with any degree of grace or
consistency"
The Democrats can view this fac
tional fight in the Republican party
with complacency, but cannot but aid
those honestly intent on reforming
that great abuse of the tariff, that will
not allow us to trade with our neigh
bors. The reciprocity lever will, if
properly handled, move the mountain
of protection that anchors the trusts
on long suffering people.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-02-17

The Filipfnos may be getting all the
freedom they are capable of enjoying,
but the Americans in the Philippines
would prefer having jury trial in
stead of being tried by Spanish
Judge. If the constitution had fol-
lowed the flag to the Philippines the
editors lately convicted of SANDER
would possibly be enjoying more
comfortable quarters.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-02-17
EnoIish War on the wv.

War is once more being declared in
England on ivy and an elder bushes
near cathedrals and other fine build
ings. The ivy is accused of being "a
destructive boa-constrictor weed"
while the elder is condemned because
it's roots have naughty habit of fore
ing themselves in the masonry chinks.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-02-17

The rats of southern italy are not
only very cunning, but display good
taste. They climb the orange trees,
and suck the blood oranges, neglect
ing the others.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-02-17

Contracts have been let by the
Grand Trunk railway for a new 800
foot ferry to be used at Toledo.
The Washington times., 1905-11-23
GET READY, B0WLERS,
FOR YOUR CONGRESS

Samuel Karpf. secretary of the Amer
ican Bowling Congress. has sent out
the following call to the bowling as
seciations OF the American Bowling
Congress:
The time is now at hand when all
bowlers should be active. not only on
the alleys, but in organization work as
well You have every reason TO feef
proud OF the city associations you or
ganized last season and affiliated your
self with the American Bowling Con-
gress.
You can do even more this season
Strengthen your association and have
a larger representation at the congress
meeting 10 be held at Louisville. Ky, IN
March 1905 For every ten clubs or
major fraction thereof you are allowed
one delegate and one alternate So get
busy at once
Remember, and also impress a1fporl
the minds of the clubs and boElers of
your city. that under no circumstances
will an entry be accepted at Louisville,
KY for the national tournament unless
it comes from clubs or members OF
clubs belonging to your city associa-
ton. Louisville promises to give the
bowiers of the country the greatest
tournament ever held, and viii hang up
prizes that viii astonish all
Therefore hold your meeting at an
early date and get every possible club
in your city. whether engaged in a
tournament or not. TO join hands with
YOU"
The Washington times., 1905-11-23
HARVARD MAY YET
DROP FOOTBALL
Question Before Next Meet.
ing of Oyerseers.
DEPENDS UPON YALE GAME
If It Is a Real Rowdy Affair Reformers
Propose to Get Busy-Quier
Just Now.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. Nov. 25.z-Ac-
cording to an authentic rumor circulated
today. the question OF the continuance
of intercollegiate football at Harvard,
as the game Is now played. will be
taken eup at the next meeting Of the
board of everseers.
It is possible that Moorefield Storey
Will take the initiative in the board.
When the excitement of the Harvard
Yale contest has died down. so that the
question can be considered and discuss
ed on its merits. as 1t would be difficult
to do at this moment. the matter viii
receive thorough attention.
1t IS likely that the board of overseers
will frame some sort of recommended
tion in regard to the future course OF
the university in the matter. Such a
recommendation would then go 70 the
Harvard corporation for action by that
body What that action viii be depends
both on the style OF game played in the
Stadium next Saturday. and on the
nature of the recommendation from the
board OF overseers- Mr.. Storey would
neither affirm nor deny this. but said
that he had as yet given the matter no
positive consideration.
'T cannot say that l shall not bring
the matter before the board. But / re-
serve the right 10 decide what I may
think advisable. / would not wish TO
say that l shall not or that ] shall open
the question" The board of overseers at
present is largely responsible Tor the
present athletic arrangement at Har-
ward
II was in accordance with sugges-
tion of this board that the present Har-
ward athletic committee was formed.
This committee has since then had the
oversight OF Harvard athletics. and 1t
will be left TO th1 Overseers TO make the
first suggestion Of a change in the pres
enf arrangements
The Washington times., 1905-11-23

Both Washington EIevenS
Confident of Victory
For First Time in Seven Years Georgetown Is
Demanding Even Money From George
Washington Followers.

Unless ali indications fail. a record
breaking crowd will see Georgetown
and George Washington oppose each
other at Georgetown field on Saturday
afternoon.
For the first time since 1898. when the
annual games ended y to ; in favor Of
the Blue and Gray. the downtown uni
versity has an even chance of victory.
according to the betting. Before the ia-
iuries to Mclaughlin and butcher, two
of GeOrgetown's best backs. the odds
were to ? in favor of the West Enders.
but what money has been placed on the
game since Monday has been at evens.
One Thousand Rooters.
At George Washington the interest is
unprecedented and it is expected that
more than a thousand of the 1,5e0 stu
dents viii accompany the band to
Georgetown field TO root for their team
on Saturday.
In former years Georgetown men have
been accustomed to look upon the game
with their local rivals as an incident.
but this fall the whole Georgetown stu>
The Washington times., 1905-11-23
SCHEME TO BALE
THE SPECTATORS
Duplicates Will Be Issued, and Money
Refunded, But Originals Won't
Admit You.

BOSTON. Mass. Nov. z3.-The Har-
ward Athletic Association has adopted
drastic measures to put a stop 10 specu-
Iating in tickets for the Harvard-Yale
football game.
Many people, who purchase tickets IN
good faith from spectators, are liable
to run up against = snag when the
tickets so purchased are presented for
admission to the stadium. The manage
ment warns the public that counterfeit
tickets are reported to be in circulation
and the genuine tickets that are known
to have been in the hands of spectators
viii not be accepted at the gate.
The management has been collecting
evidence IN regard TO tickets that have
been sold by spectators, and for every
such q. duplicate viii be issued and sold
through the regular channel The face
value of the original tickets, for which
duplicates have been issued VIII be re-
funded 10 the holders thereof at Sol
diers Field on the day OF the game.
but such ticket will not be honored for
admission TO the game.
The Washington times., 1905-11-23
KILLED FOUR BIRDS
WITH HIS TRILBIES
Ohio Mans HOofs Wrought Havoc in
covey of Partridges-Didn't
Have a Gun.

LANCASTER. Ohio, Nov. 23.-An m
usual incident occurred near this city
tilis morning while 2. A Pierce and
Harry George were out hunting.
The latter had never been in the field
before, and for that reason did not carry
a gun. He was supposed to cary the
game that Mr. Pierce shot.
He was anxious to show that he was
able to do something. and vaulted over
a fence and landed In q covey of ten
quail, killing four Of them with his feet
This proved TO be the only game that
was Killed by the hunters.