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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-23
Funeral.

The funeral of the late William j.
Summers took place from the residence
ON King street, between Henry and Fay
e.,e, this afternoon and was attended oy
friends and acquaiutances Of the deceas-
ed Members of R. E. Lee Camp, Con-
federate Veterans, attended in a DO ".
The paIlbesrers were Messrs. 7. r. Cor
mao. Oscar Tubmanlsnd Chas. 5. Taylor,
Of Lee Camp, and Elder William Camp,
hell and Deacons +. L. Slaymaker and
Geo. f. Markell of the Second Presby'
terrain Church. Rev. DR.. F. ). BROOKE
Chaplain of Lee Camp, conducted The
services,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-23
Fined Twenty Dollars.

A woman named Lena Bloom made
COMPLAINT At the station house Saturday
night that Pearl Hamilton and Viola
Todd had stolen diamond ring from her
aCd that they had gone to Washington
AZ the instance Of Lieutenant Smith the
two women were arrested in that city
and later Officer Young went to Wash
ington and brought them to this city.
They were arraigsed before the Police
Court thi, morning when the Todd
Ooman was dismissed but Pearl Hamil-
ton was fined $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-23
Senate Democrats.

Democratic Senators at a caucus sat
urday approved the action of their steer
ing committee 10 filling committee va
cancies. The important assignments are
Appropriations-GOrmsn Md
Interoceanic canals -Simons IN. ~.
Military affairs (lhree vacancies,
Foster la. Overman q. Co. and
Taliaferro Fla.
Rules-Bailey Tex.
Observation-Disclosures Idaho.
Indian affairs-Clarke Ark }, in place
of Overman.
Postoflices and post rOads-Rsyner
(Md.), in place Of German.
Taliaferro (Fla.), in place
of German.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-23
HamDtOn Hounds.

The Cameron Run Hounds will meet
at West Falls Church on Wednesday
next and on Saturday at the Kennels.
Christmas day Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Smith
will entertain the party at breakfast al
Hampton Farm and the run will be from
Clouds Mill. The following meets will
be held from Springfield and Falls
Church respectively Wednesday and
Saturday of this week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-23
Fires.

The clubhouse known as the bachelor
.luarsers) at Fort Myer was destroyed by
fire Yesterday morning. 1t was with
great difficulty that the fire was pre-
vented from spreading to other buildings
Fire last night destroyed the ciuo'
house of the High Island Canoe CLUB,
on High Island in the Potomac, Jus'
above Little Falls. The building was
valued at 81, 500 and was uninsured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-23
Yesterday.

The weather yesterday was compare
<iyely mild and fair, but the melting
snow and ice falling from trees and the
esyers of houses rendered outdoor con-
ditiops uncomfortable. The city was
ouiet during the day and the number
of people on the streets was limited.
There was falling off in church atien-
dance. especially at night, by reason OF
she condition of the streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-23
Personal.

Mr.. o. P. Angelo has returned from
Waycross, Ca, where he has been 10,
Gated on government work for several
months.
MIR. WIN. H. Wheatley is confined to
his home on Prince street by sickness
Miss Bena Stratton entertained num-
her of friends at Welsh rare-bit Satur'
day evening.
Mrs. Annie Z. Callahan was partially
paralyzed at her home on Prince s'ree'
Yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-23
TO Provide Christmas Dinner

Messrs. P. Pullman & Co., the popu-
lar grocers have determined to devote
$25 for the purpose of providing Christ
mas dinners for ten deserving poor faml-
lies, whose applications must be endors-
ed by those who look after the interests
of the INDECENT. All applications must N,
be handed 10 by Thursday night. Tbs
donation upon the part Of this firm is IN
appreciation of the expansion OF their
business during the present year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-23
THIS LIST will be found very
valuable in selecting your Christmas
presents.

Iaiies' Furs, 9Sc Sl.49, $3.50, $3.50,
Sjup ....'................ ..............S2j
ladies Fur Muils $3.50, - D, $3.50,
$3.50. Sl5 and 900. ........ .......... ....,$l9
Chillren's Fur sets. Scarf and Mutf.
each CSC, 81 80, $40, 1925, $3.50. 50 90
and %
Ladies' Fine Umbrellas, each sl.OO,
81 80, $500, SEQ $3.50, 50, So so and $40
One lot Fine Dolls, slightly sOiled,
at greatly reduced prices, each 9se,
81 ~, 81 80 to -, ....... ....... -
New Fancy Silks for ladies' dresses
and waists, yard. ..............".:........
Fine White Bed Spreads, eaen Zoe,
81, 81, 80, 81, $3.50, 1880 and....,......... "a
Wool Shawls, all colors, 25c, 5O,, zoe,
81, $3.50, and,o... ....."...........:..:..... ~
New White Lawn Shirt Waists,
each 81 and.............. ............". 81
New Black Silk Waists, each S3.49
New White Silk Waists $3.50 and..... 50
Eiderlown Dressing Sacques, each
81, $3.50 and ..... =. 80. ...... ....,."... ~
Ladies' Fine White Aprons, each Zoe
and 1900 .................... ''''' ........ q
Damask Table Cloths, red and green,
each SOC. Csc, 75c, S9c, $3.50 and........ 81,
Fine Table Linen, yard 2jc. SOC. 75c,
81, 81 25, and..... ............ ......:.'''"' $l
Fine Linen Dinner Napkins, dozen
75c. 81, St.50. 1925, $3.50 $3.50 and. "a
Fine Fringed Napkins, dozen oOc,
Coo, Zoe, 81 $l.25 and.....::..';o;::. - d
Fine Towels. each l2sc, l5c, Zoe, Zoe, =.
SOC, 75c $i
Tapestry Table.Covers, each Que, 9Sc' ~,
ST. 80, 81 9S and......,..:, .'.'.'..'';'::...' -
Ladies' Outing Night Robes, each 5'e' =,
76c and,....... -, "
Ladies' Outing Undersklrts' each -oc
49c and 80. .......:...:'''';. ..''''..',;.',,,:
Ladies Knit Underskirts, each Zoc' \,
Zoe 75c and .... ...................'. $500 |i
Ladies' Wool Skirt Patterns each 49, a,
and. ...... 49, ''','''''.'..' y
Large Assortment OF Fine Japanese
China, many odd articles, IRON zoe up ~
t0............. .,....''',.. "a
Ladies Leather Hand Bags Zoe, o0c'
75c. 81, Sl.5O, ST 98, $3.50, 500 and "a
Ladies' Leather Pocketbooks Zoe ooc' =,
76c, 81, and ....,..,...:.''','',' 80 "a
Ladies' Plain and Embroidered
Handkerchief, each Sc, lOc, FAC l9c' A.,
25c, 35c, 5Oc, Use, 81, Sl.5O and ~. e. 81
Children's Handkerchief, I'm DoN'
each l5c aud ......... ............''.,.'''''''1
Fancy Pin Cushions 25e., Soc Coc ana b.,
Fancy Waste Paper Baskets 81 and d
Ladies' Fancy Collars one in box pc, 40
IS. so, so, 75c, $l$l.25, $3.50, SIPS AMI y
Ladies Fancy Silk Opera Bags 5Oc, r.,
Use, 81, 81. so, $l.9S, and...;;.......''...;. o.
Ladies Fancy Jewelry Boxes, each 40
81 25 and .............. ....'''''''''''; -
Writing Paper in Fancy Boxes, each =,
Csc. S5c. Soc, Use, Csc and.:.;.:.:...:..:;y, p
Plush Lap Robes $l.5O, 81 90, $5'5o
S., $3.50 and......., .....'' .'''''''''''''' '''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-23
M Secret About it.

II is no secret. that for Cuts. Burns, Ulcers.
Fever Sores, Sore Eyes, BOils, etc, nothing
is so effective as Bucklen's Arnlea save
at didn't take long 10 cure bad sore ! hsn'
and it is all o. K. for sore eyes, "Ti'9s ~
l. Gregory. of Hope, Tex. 25cat E. 5. Lead
heater a Sons drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-23
pope and Journalist in Audience.

Rome. Dec. 1S.-The American
journalist Frederick J. Haskin was re-
Cceived in private audience by the Pope
this morning. He was presented by
Monsignor Kennedy, Rector of the
American College. Mr.. Haskin is pre-
pairing a book on Rome under the new
.ont;A
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-23
Tho season of Indigestion.

The season of indigestion is upon us; no
dol Dyspepsia Cure for Indigestion and Dys-
nepsia will do everything for the stomach
that an overloaded or OverwOrked stomach
cannot do for itself. Kodol digeets; what you
eat-gives the stomach a rest-reIeves sour
Etc sold by W. f. Creighton & Co., 4Ol
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-23

Mems Latest Neck Tie, all shapes.
25c, Soc, 75c and. ...... 80. ........... Sl"U
Mems Kid Gloves, Adler's aud
Fowne's, guaranteed, pair 81 and ...... Sl.5O
Mems Suspenders, in fancy boxes,
pair 25e, Soc 75c, 81 and. ...... Sl.oO
Mems Umbrellas, 81. sl.5O, -. $3.50,
So, s. so, $40, IS. s. and ...,............ 81
Mems Silk Mufilers, SOC, 70 > 81, Sl.5O,
Sl.9S and. ....... .... ..... Sz.oV
Brighton Carriers, in fancy boxes,
p2lr,..... ....... ~
Mems Initial Handkerchief, SIX III
box, each Toe 81 .0l
Mems Plain White Handkerchieis,
each SC, lOc, To- PC, 35c and.......~.."
Mems Silk J. D. kerchiefs, each 2oe.
soc, 75c and. ...... ............-...... SlOt
Mems COmhinsaiJi ; Is, Suspenders,
Ga tiers and Arm Il ,nds. complete IN
fancy box, SOC and............ IL W
Mems Fancy Hosiery, pair l24c, 25c
and...,........ -'''.'. VVN
Mems Black and Tan Hosiery, pair
12lc, 25c 80. oOG
Mems Bath Robes, each 81 9S, $3.50,
$685. s. and. ...... .............. $6.0O
Mems Mus in Night Robes, each SOC
Mems Outing Night Robes. each soc.
1cc and. ......'..'''. -''.'' el'V
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-23
XmaSGiftSfOrMen
The largest variety in town to
choose from at the lowest prices.

Mems Outing Pajamas Suit. 81 and. $50
Mems Woo, Sweaters, each 81, 81 30.
81 90, 81 %, s. 80 and ....... NAM. 81 %
Mems Pocket Books and Card Gases,
each 25c, Soc 75c, 81 and. Sl.5O
Mems Suit Cases, each CSC. Sl.25,
81. 40, $2.49, $3.50, $3.50, S., 81, $50
and '''''''''''' Wv"
Mems Cardigan Jackets, each 81,
$3.50, 81 90. $2.50 $2.9S and~.............. $3.50
Mems Fancy Vests, each Sl.75. 81,
- 30 and......... .....-'.'..''' oo'OV
Mems Link Cuff Buttons, pair 25c.
soc, 7jc and; ..... Sl.OO
Mems New Scarf Pms, each 2jc, soc,
75c, 81 aud. ...... ........ Sloo
Meas Wool Gloves, psir Is and"... Doc
Mems Fur Gauntlets, pair 81, Sl.5O,
" ........'.'' '-'''' F%'VV
Mems Linen Collars, doztn...... -.... 81 90
Monarch Dress Shirts. each~-.-......... sl.OO
Manhattan Dress Shirts, each Sl.5O
Mems Dress Protectors. 81 and. ....... SI.5O
Mems White and Black Kid Gloves,
paif..... FiD
Mems Warm Underwear, earh SOC.
75c, 81, s1.60 500
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-23
Resignation Accepted.

For this section partly cloudy tonight
Tuesday lair light west TO northwest winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-23
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

sun rises tomorrow at 7:14 a. N. and sets
$40 D, N. High water at 1890 a, 10.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-11-10
SOUTHERN OREGON'S
DEEPEST MINE
Creenback Mine Is Down .l4OO
Feet and Ore Holding
Values and Body.

Greenbaok, Nov. 9-Forty stamps
steadily reducing ore and cyanide
plant extracting their rich values
from the concentrates is the indus
trial record that makes the Greenbacb
mine the foremost producer in tbi.
part OF the state. One hundred and
fifty men are employed. The facilitie.
for handling more ore and working a
larger force are to be extended and
men in a position to know say that
enough reserve ore is now blocked out
to assure a continuance of operations
for many years to come.
Mining men who imagine that
Southern Oregon veins are uncertain
and "pookety" should visit Green.
back. They will find in this splendid
property a complete refutation of
their theory. With the main shaft
penetrating the formation to a depth
OF 400 feet; with numerous levels and
crosscuts all the way down and with
fine vein Of free milling quartz ex.
posed in all tho workings. they will
find ocular evidence OF the fact that
the mine is permanent one, increas.
ing in width and value with depth.
The future Of the Greenback need no
longer be matter of concern, for its
future is assured.
Until a few months ago steam
power was used in operating the
Greenback, but now electrical mower
is transmitted to the mine and all the
works are operated by it. This
not only effects saving in the cost
Of operation, but facilitates the work
now being done and permits of the
extensions contemplated in all de.
partments IN the future.
The Greenbaok vein lies in a for.
nation of diabase-the country
rock characteristic of the mountain
on which it is located. Its din ia
somewhat irregular, hat is generally
EAST and west. The vein formation is
from l6 to 2s feet in width. with
seams Of ore from is inches to 4 feet
wide that contain better values
While no information is given out bv
he management regarding these
values they are known TO be good
md the fact that improvements are
being made and the mill.
ng capacity Of the plant increased
indicates that those in charge are well
atistied with what has already been
ccompli,hed.
W. II. Breyort, owner Of the Green.
ack, is q New York capitalist with
Ntensiye mining interests throughout
he West. In this property he Ger.
'inly possesses mine that in point
depth, vein width, ore value and |
luipment will challenge comparison
nth any in the state.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-11-10
AN EXPERT SAFE
CRACKER AT WORK
Robbed the Harth q Son Safe
Last Friday Night-Se-
cured Sl20.

The safe cracker has made his ap-
pearance in Grants Pass and last Fri
day night, began operations on the
P. H. Harth & Sons clothing store
breaking into the store and opening
the safe and securing between sl2O
and s130. The burglar forced open
the street door opening into the yard
back of the store and then fastened
the door on the inside SO as to avoid
interruption from the oustide. He
next pried open the iron doors leading
into the store with an axe and sticks
of wood. He then cut away enough
of the panel of the inside door to al
low him to slip his hand inside and
unlock the door. The safe is located
only few feet from and facing tue
window ON the side street and is not
in sight from the front windows so
the burglar after lowering the shade
could do his work screened from
view. A half inch hole was drilled
through the ouside shell of the safe
at just the right point, punch was
then inserted and a sharp blow with
hammer broke the lock fastening
and the rest was comparatively easy.
The money drawer was pried open
and about 800 secured. A check made
payable to Harth & Son was left be-
hind as of no value to the burglar.
A tin lock box which contained the
private papers of p. II. Harth was
also broken into and about $50 in coin
taken. The books and papers in the
safe had all been handled over but it
is evident that coin only is what was
wanted as nothing else was missing.
without doubt the man who opened
the safe was an expert at the business
as there is no evidence Of false
move on his part. The hole was
drilled at just the right point and at
the first trial, and he was supplied
with all the necessary tools to do the
work successfully.
So thoroughly did he cover up his
track that there is no clue on which
to work. The only possible informa-
tion that could be found is the fact
that two half inch drills we're pur.
chased at Cramer Bros hardware
store a few days previous. AS there
was nothing about this sale to call the
attention of the salesman to it par
ticularly no accruate description of
the man who purchased the drills
could be given, except that he was a
stranger of quite heavy build, medium
height and wore heavy dark nous
tache. All the adjoining towns have
been notified to be on the lookout |
for a man answering the description
but So far nothing has been heard |
that will give any light as the
identity of the safe cracker.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-11-10
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
ISSUES PROCLAMATION
Name November 80 as tho Day
For All Americans to
Give Thanks.

President Roosevelt last Thursday
issue d his proclamation naming
Thursday. November 30, as day for
Thanksgiving. The proclamation
follows:
BY the president of the United
States Of America.
A Proclamation.
When. nearly three centuries ago,
the first settlers came to the country
which has now become this great
Republic, they faced not only hard
ships and privations but terrible
risks to their lives. III those grim
years the custom grew of setting
apart one day In each year for a
special service of thanksgiving to the
Almighty for preserving the people
through the changing seasons. The
custom has now become National and
hallowed by immemorial usage.
We live in easier and more plenti-
ful times than our forefatbers, the
men who with rugged strength faced
the rugged days, and yet the dangers
to national life are quite AZ great
now as at any previous time in our
history. IL Is eminently fitting that
once u year our people should set
apart day for praise and thanks.
giving to the Giver of good, and, at
the same time that they express their
thaDkfulDess for the abundant meroies
received, should msnfully soknow-
ledge their shortcomings and pledge
themselves solenlnly and in good faith
to strive to overcome them. During
the past year we have been blessed
with bountiful crops Our business
prosperity has been great No
other people Las ever stood on as high
u level Of material wellbeing as ours
now stands. We are not threatened
by foes from without. The foes from
whom we should pray to be delivered
are our passions, appetites and fol
lies and against these there is al
ways need that we should warn.
Therefore, l now set apart Thurs
day, the 30th day OF this November |
as day of Thanksgiving for the past,
and of prayer for the future, and on
that day | ask that throughout the land
people gather in their homes and
places OF worship and, in rendering
thanks unto the Most High for the
manifold blessings Of the past year.
consecrate themselves to life of
cleanliness, honor and wisdom. so
that this nation may do its allotted
work ON earth in manner worthy of
those who founded it and Of those
who preserved it,
In witness whereof | have hereunto
set my hand and caused tho seal of
the United States 10 be affixed
Done at tho City Of Washington.
this second day of November in the
year OF Our Lord, One Thousand
Nine Hundred and Five and of the
Independence of the United States
the One Hundred and Thirtieth.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
BY the President
ELIHU ROOT, Secretary of State.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-11-10
ALL TEACHERS ATTENTION
Superintendent Savage Calls
Boards Attention to Rule -.

You are hereby notified to adhere
strictly to Rule "a of the Rules aud
Regulations Of the State Board of
Health, which is as follows: 1T
shall be the duty Of all school board
in all the districts of whatever class
in the State of Oregon, to prohibit the
entrance into any of the public schools
of the State of all children not pre-.
viously vaocintated, (the evidence of
which is shown by the scar.) With.
out proper vaccination And it shall
be the duty Of the teacher or teachers
in any OF the public schools of the
State of Oregon to satisfy themselves
that such orders has been properly
the evidence being a scar.
or by a certificate of vaccination
signed 10y a reputable physician "
LINCOLN SAVAGE
County Sup't.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-11-10
herb " Edward, Injured.

Herb W. Edward of Des Moines,
Iowa, got a fall on an icy walk last
winter spraining his wrist and bruis.
ing his knees, The next day." he
says, they were SO sore and stiff |
was afraid | would have to stay in
bed, but | rubbed them well with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm aud after a
Few application. all soreness had dis.
appeared. | feel that thi, bottle Of
Fam Balm saved me several days'
time, to say nothing of the suffer.
ing 80 This liniment is for saIe nv
all druggists.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-11-10
Curtd Consumption.

Mrs. b. W. Evans, Clearwater,
Kan. writes; MY husband lay sick
for three months. The doctors said
that he had quick consumption, We
procured bottle of Billiards. Hore-
hound Syrup, and II cured him. That
was six years ago, Since then we
have always kept II bottle in the
house. We cannot do without 1t. For
coughs and colds it has no equal "
95c, SOC, sl.00 at Model Drug Store
and Rotermunds.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-11-10
ESTRAY.

SIRAlED-On August IS, near Dry
Digglngs mine, small brown horse
with part double harness on. Is
reward for information leading to
recover of horse. Leave word at
Dean 4 Dickison's stable.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-11-10
r ock Drilling Challenge.

$. l.. Sandry and Joe Sligo will
meet any team in rock drilling con.
test for purse of $3.50 or 5000 that
may accept. The contest to be held
in Grants Pass any time IN December.
Three weeks notice to be given of &C.
oeptance prior to contest.
Address s l.. Sandry, Grants Pass,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-11-10
Settle Up.

All persons owing the firm of Gar.
men Hemenway Company are hereby
notlled to call and settle the account
at once.
GARMAN.HEMENWAY co
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-11-10

Marshal Field, the great Chicago
merchant and the fourth richest man
ia the United States, didn't make it
all over the counter. Early in his
career he put 500, 900 into Colorado
gold mine and in three years took
out q, 600, 900.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-11-10
MlSIELLANEO

FRANK Observation-Disclosures
mission furniture made to order.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-11-10

FOR SALE-BRICK-5O, 600 brick
for sale if sold at once. Inquire of
Hair Riddle Hardware Co.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-11-10
LOST
FOUND.

FOOND-A rife on the Grants Pass
and Grave creek road Owner ad.
dress Eugene Wright, Box No. /.
Grants Pass, and describe gun. nav
advertising and regain their
property.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-11-10

Engraved Cards-Courier Building
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-11-10
SITUATION WANTED.

WORk-A place to work for board
and go to school. Can do house
work and willing to work. Ad.
dress Anna George, Grants Pass.
Oregon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-11-10
ADS.
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Cow for sale or will trade
for good buggy horse, Address G,
care Courier
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-11-10

REMINGTON Typewriter No. 6 for
500 cash or 'nstallmnets. See A. L.
Voorhies.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-11-10

"0W doubts are traitors,
And make rs lose the good ne of might win
By fearing 10 attempt"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-23
Craze for the Amazon.

From Leslies Weekly.
Just now there is a craze to go to the
Amazon river to make quick fortunes.
Young men with from $3.50 to $1,000 capital
are on the way there to mine coal, cut
hard woods, raise cattle and grow rubber.
The Amazon country has been cracked up
to be an FL Dorado. 1t is in reality an
ignis fatuus Avoid it as you would
plague. North Americans know absolutely
nothing about the mightiest of rivers and
the territory it drains--or does not drain.
AS for cattle raising-a practical man of
Manoas entirely familiar with the cattle
business, says it would be criminal to per-
nit any young man with money and energy
to go and find the grave of both on the
banks OF the Amazon. Graves of young
and hustling white men are very numerous
in the green valley" Those who have
escaped have only stories to tell of discour-
agement, despair. failure and disaster.
These hard facts are commended to all be
fore whose dazzled eyes hangs a glowing
tropical vision of a mighty river flowing
through forests of rosewood and ebony, per-
fumed with rare orchids, where luscious
fruits are to be plucked from every tree,
and jeweled humming birds are lowering
over fragrant flowers, and money rolls in
a golden tide like that of the huge stream
Itself The reality is poor food, fevers,
singing flies. gnats, mosquitoes, ants that
destroy a whole plantation in night, 9TH
ers that render villages and towns unin-
habitable, bad water and vile customs.
These by no means constitute paradise.