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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1905-01-07
Increasing Its Equipment.

Last week Secretary of State
Power received an equipment mort
gage agreement made between the
Liberty-White Railroad Company
and the Georgia Car Company, Of
Atlanta, Ga, covering the condi-
tional sale of ten box cars to the
railroad company. The road has
only been in operation about one
year, and this early demand for ad-
ditional rolling stock is taken as in
dicating a prosperous condition and
an increasing business. The cars
are to be of a capacity of $4,000
pounds and equipped with auto
matte air brakes and couplers. The
total cost of the ears is $3,4O0. The
Liberty-White road is in operation
from McComb City to Liberty,
Amite county, a distance of about
twenty-three miles. 1t is owned by
Hon. J. j. White, Of McComb. AS
the business increases it is the in
tcntion of the projectors to extend
the line westward to some point on
the Mississippi river.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1905-01-07
Attack on Vladivostok and Its In
vestment by Land and Sea
Next in Order
The OCCUPATION OF SACHALIES
ALSO UNDER CONSIDERATION.
Tbe Plans of AdniiraIs Togo and
Knmimurn Changed on Account
of the Apparent Desire of the
Baltic Fleet to Await Reinforce
ments at Madagascar.

Toxic, Jan. 4.-The Japanese cap.
turcd 25.0OO prisoners at Port Ar
thur. The total number Of the in
habitants il $4,000, of whom 10000
arc sick.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1905-01-07
THE MARKETS.
Jan. 4
Grain and Provisions.

st. Louis Flour Patents, $5.10G5. 65:
other grades. $ 475G5.25: Wheat No. 2
red, $1.1S1&41.19; CornINo. 2 mixed, $3.50
@12.C co; prairie. $7.O0q10.O0; clover, $1,000
@l3.5O. Lard-Choice steam, 6-45c.. Pork
New mess, $11.30. Bacon-Breakfast, SIS
l7G25c. Eggs-Fresh, 21a24c. Wool-Tub-
washed, Z5039c; Missouri and Illinois
combing, 2SQ29c; other grades, 14q27l2c.
Observation-Disclosures. 2 red, $1.19:
No. 3 red, $1.12, Corn-No. 2 white, 44Ac;
No. 2 yellow, Acc. Oats-No. 2 mixed,
51Ac. Hay-Timothy, $9.00Q10.50.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1905-01-07
live Stock

St. Louis-Cattle-Fancy exports, $1,000
$50: butchers. $i.00d5. 40; stockers, $1,000
sos: cows and heifers, $2.5014.50. Hogs
Packers, $45064.6 212; butchers, %.6oU465;
light. 81. &C. Sheep-Mutton sheep, $40
M4.S5; lambs, $4.5sQ6.75
Indianapolis Cattle - Good to prims
steers. S4.90a6.75. Hogs-Best heavies.
S4630i75; medium and mixed, A.50d4.6o.
Sheep-Good to choice, $400Q4.20; good to
choice lambs, $5.00Q65O.
Chicago-Cattle-Good to prime steers.
s.. SCAT. Is; poor to medium, $.70Q5.35:
stockers and feeders, $2.30Q4.O0; cows, $l.23
M41O: h~eifers, $2.00Q5. 90; amer $1.25n
$40; calves, $2.10d7.00. Hogs-Mixed and
Butchers, $4.35Q4.70; good to choice heavy,
$465G477l4; rough heavy, s4.4oa4.6O; light.
s.. S05I4.6 so. Sheep-Good to choice weth-
ers. 81. 9O65.60; fair to choice mixed, $50
T4 so: western sheep, $3.50Q5.60; native
lambs, S5.5947.40; western lambs, S5.5o0
200.
Kansas City-Cattle-Native steers, 1919
Geo: southern steers, SS.00Q450; southern
COWS. 81. 75M32 %; native COWS and heiferS,
81. 756i4.5 so; stockers and feeders, s.. 75Ql.O0:
calves, $3.G0Q6.50; western-fed steers, $3.50
Si5.25: western-fed cows, $1.75Q3.50 Hogs
Heavy, $4.6Oq4.65; packers, $L45qt,6o:
pigs and lights, $3.75Q545. Sheep-Mut-
tons, $4.G06550: lambs, $5.OOq7.0O; range
Wethers, $.7506.15; ewes $4.OOG5.O0.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1905-01-07
Cotton.

Quotations for middling range as fol-
lows: ST. Louis, 67sc; New York; llOci
Memphis, Gao.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-02-03

"IOn must not yO!' he cOHnmnndcd.
another. Then Shearer caught his
arm, motioning the daZed and bloody
victim Of the attack TO get out Of sight.
Thorpe shook his foreman off with one
impatient motion and strobe away up
the river, his head erect. his eyes flash
ing. bis nostrils distended.
Il reckon you'd better mosey," Shear
er dryly advised the dam watcher, and
followed.
Late I'm the afternoon the two meD
reached Dam Three. or. rather. the spot
on which Dam Three had stood. The
came spectacle repeated itself here, ex-
cept that Ellis. the dam watcher. was
nowhere to be seen.
1.-The dirty whelps" cried Thorpe.
'They did good job!"
He thrashed about here and there
and so came across Ellis blindfolded
and tied When released the dam
watcher was unable to give any nc
count Of his assailants.
"rhey came up behind me while
was cooking" he said. zone Of 'em
grabbed me. and the other one kivered
my eyes. Then | hears the shot and
knows there's trouble"
Thorpe listened in silence. Shearer
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-02-03

T1OR moment the three men
stared ut each other without
IL speaking.
~ What does it mean?" almost
whispered Carpenter
MEAN? Foul play" snarled Thorpe
"Come on. Tim"
The two struck into the brush, thread
ing the paths with the ease of woods.
men. 1t was necessary TO keep TO the
high inland ridges. The pole trail had
by now become impossible. Thorpe
and his foreman talked briefly.
ITS Morrison X DAILY" surmised
Shearer. Il left them count of trick
like that. been suspecting some
thing. They've been laying too low"
Thorpe answered nothing, Through
the site of the old dam they found n
torrent pouring from the narrowed
idated wings tapping in the current at
tested the former structure. Davis
stood staring at the current.
Thorpe strobe forward and shook him
violently by the shoulder.
How did this happen:" he demand
ed hoarsely.
The man turned to him in daze. 81
don't know" he answered.
You ought to know. How was that
shot exploded? How did they get in
here without your seeing them? An
swer me-"
Il don't know" repeated the man.
II jest went over in tn bresh to kill a
few pa'tridges, and when l come back
found her this way"
Were you hired to watch this dam,
or weren't you?" demanded the tense
voice of Thorpe. Answer me, you
fool"
Yes. | was" returned the man, p
shade of aggression creeping into his
voice.
"Well, you've done it well. You've
cost me my dam, and you've killed five
men. If the crew finds out about you.
you'll 90 over the falls sure. You get
out of here! Pike Don't you ever let
me see your face again"
The man banchcd as he thus learned
Of his comrades death Thorpe thrust
his face ut him. dashed by circum-
stances beyond his habitual self cou.
troll.
ITS men like you who make the
trouble" he stormed Stupid fools
who say they didn't mean to! II isn't
enough not to mean to; they should
mean not to- don't ask you to think.
just want you to do what tell you.
and you can't even do that"
He threw his shoulder into n heavy
blow that reached the dam watcher $
face, and followed ii immediately by
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-02-03

brush.
Hi. Tim called n voice behind
them.
Red Jacket appeared, clambering up
the cliff
Jack told me to give this to you"
he painted, holding out chunk Of
strangely twisted wood
"Where'd he get thisT inquired
Thorpe quickly. ITS Il piece of the
DAM" he explained to Wallace, who
had drawn near.
picked il out of the current" re-
piled the man.
The foreman and his boss bent ca.
gerly over the morsel. Then they
stared with socmnity into each others
eyes.
Dynamite" exclaimed Shearer.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-02-03
1.-The Blazed Trail"
CONTINUED from 1st page ]

had somehow Ia" quality pf time. For
pcrccptihlr duration Il seemed In thcm
ICY stared I the contrast between Ill"
raging he'll above AMI the get peace
able river below.
Yet aftcrwai7l. when they attempted
to recall definitely III" impression, they
knew il could have lasted but Il frac-
tion Of II second.
so long. boys" they heard Jimmy
Powers voice. Then the rope Thorpe
had thrown fell across a caldron OF
tortured waters and of tossing logs.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-02-03
I R Y US

Before sending off for Letter
Heads, Note Heads, Envelopes.
Type writer paper, Bill Heads, or
any other class of printing, try the
News office on quality and price.
We need the work and will do
our very best to meet competition.
Only give US the same order YOU
give the foreign house and ten to
one we can meet the price.
We carry full stock of material.
Give US the same chance we
propose to give you-This is all we
ask.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-02-03
GO/NG.'
SOME LAND BARGAINS.

Am Improvisation one mile
from Ceta, $4,000.
2.-o4o acres patented land 8
miles S. E. of town, fenced, fine
we'll of water, windmill and tank,
81 per acre.
200 acres patented land under
fence and on public road 6 miles
South of town, 90 per cent tlllable,
60 acres already in cultivation,
house OF ? rooms, outhouses, two
good wells of fine water and over
one of them, a 2-inch pump outfit
and I2-foot Red Cross Windmill
$40 acres adjoining lease goes with
it-all for $3.50.
Each of above tracts of land is
choice-all fit for cultivation-We
nave OtlleIS.
The DR.. Odell residence:
An almost new, and substantial
Z room frame house; desra BILE
location; large lot, fine wei. and
new windmill, garden, outhouses
etc. Will sell at much less than
real value or exchange for land
near town.
3-Seven-room frame house, east
front, good outhouSeS, fine well
water. A very desirable location.
5-Two broom residences, close
in at low prices.
GEO. A. BRANDON,
News Office.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-02-03

Home and Farm, one of the best
papers in the world
and the Canyon City News one
year for $I.35.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-02-03

For Sale-The Tom Cochran
residence-one of the incest places
in town.-This office.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-02-03

The Dallas Semi-weekly News
and this paper one year for $3.50.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-02-03
CUApTEl, NNVIII.

~lCRING perhaps ten seconds the
survivors watched the end of
HU Thorpe's rope trailing in the
u food Then the young man
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-02-03
CHAPTER xxx.

~IOR moment the three men
stared ut each other without
speaking.
- "WhAt does it mean?' almost
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-02-03

Am Improvisation one mile
from Ceta, $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-07
The Typhoid Outbreak.

There In ground for congra tulating the
citizens OF Washington upon the fact that
the typhoid fever outbreak has not been as
serious as early indications suggested. The
line of increase, which rose so alarmingly
during late July and early August, has as
sumed a more normal curve, and already
the reports show that the disease Is devel-
oping less rapidly than at the same time
last year. Furthermore, the cases which
have thus far occurred this season are not
of an especially virulent type, the mortal
ity rate being so low as to cause comment
among physicians and even to induce some
to contend that many of the cases classi-
fed as typhoid have not been of that nature.
The checking of the disease may be at
tributed in part to the addition of filtered
water to the citys supply. but more dis
tlnctly to the fact that the water users have
been thoroughly warned of the danger Of
taking the Potomac supply into the human
system without boiling or altering. I'm
doubtedly greater care has been exercised
this year than usual since the first alarm
ing Increase in typhoid cases was reported.
Just how far the addition of a fraction
of filtered water to the main supply has
served to lessen the danger Is a matter for
conjecture. 1t Is obvious that IL one-fifth
of the supply has been freed from typhoid
and other disease germs the chances of
taking the disease from this source are d.
minished by that percentage. assuming that
the water user took the Potomac water In
its raw state before and since the addition
of this amount of pure water to the serv-
ice. But for those who have been boiling
the Potomac water all the season and con-
tinue TO do so now the presence OF the fill
tered water has no special meaning.
1t Is suggested that even after the entire
supply is filtered there may be danger of
typhoid infection because of the presence
of germ bearing mud in the mains. which
must be washed out by the pure stream. 1t
is not unlikely that these many years of
flow of marl-laden water through the mains
have resulted In deposits In the low places.
II such is the case It will be wise for all
householders for some time after the en-
tire filter service is in operation to con-
tinue their present precautions against in
lection IL there is any truth in the theory
that the disease is chiefly communicated by
the drinking water 1t is necessary for the
water user to be unwavering in his fight
for health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-07
williams of Mississippi.

John Sharp Williams is reasonably as
sured of the minority leadership of the new
House. He has shown his quality in the
Office. and his party has found 1t good. Not
an orator, nor even an exceptionally able
parliamentarian. he yet knows the field of
action, has excellent command Of his tenn
per, is much respected by friend and foe
alike. and keeps the opposition well en-
gagged. In the the last House the demo-
Gratis had a goodly membership. In the
House that will organize next winter only
small number Of democrats will respond.
Mr.. Williams new task therefore should be
easier than the old. Keeping a corporafs
guard In line and ready at all times for
action should not tax drill master of hts
ability and experience.
In some OF the speculation on this subject
1t has been suggested that Mr.. Hearst
might object to the selection of Mr.. Will
liams for leader. The two men ciashed In
the last House. and the difiiculty. IT Is UNI
derstood, has not been composed But It
may be well to consider that Mr. Hearst II
on the eve Of opposing the democracy In
the New York mayoralty race. and thereby
will bring bis party standing into question.
Suppose Mr.. Williams should raise ths
point Of Mr.. HeArst's dsfsction. Suppose
he shou1d dsolAo that Nr. Hearet In oppoe-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-07
The Insurance Probe.

From the New York Tribune.
The insurance investigation is suspicious
ly If not sensationaliy begun. The commit
tee devoted its initial session yesterday to
the laying of foundations. The officers OF
different companies were on the stand to
tell of the organization Of their in
stitutions, with particular reference to
the methods by which policyhoiders
participate in the control of the mu-
tual companies. Mr.. Hughes examined
the witnesses with the same businesslike
directness and clearness which was SO ef-
fective in the gas investigation. avoiding
all claptrap. but effectively getting at the
significant facts. 1t was made perfectly
evident that the mutual character of the
leading companies is an utter farce so far
as any real participation of the policy
holders in their conduct is concerned. Year
after year the only proxies voted are few
held by the officers. and the votes in person
are all cast by officers. No effort even Is
made to secure proxies from the general
body of policyholders. but each year. In
one company, small fraction OF them only
receive an Invitation to participate. A few
thousand circulars are sent out at random,
though 1t might easily be to selected favor
ties and the administration re-elects itself
merely as q matter of form.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-07

Ing Mr.. Mcclellan for reelection forfeited
his right to consideration longer a. . demo-
crat, and should refuse to recommend him
to Speaker Cannon for committee assign
ments. The Speaker will consult Mr.. Will
Iiams about such points. and b governed In
the main by his advice as to the minority
membership OF the committees. Hero, It 10
to be seen. Is an interesting matter which
might give Mr.. williams the whip hand In
a controversy with Mr.. Hearst.
But In all probability the question will not
come up. Mr.. Hearst viii not care to butt
his head against the stone wall Of Mr.. Will
hamg popularity and strength. and M.
Williams will be likely to leave the char
acter OF Mr.. Hearst's democracy 70 the Do.
cision of some other tribunal. AZ thero are.
nowadays. all sorts and conditions Of demo-
Gratis. and boilers galore. an Informal trial
OF Mr.. Hearst's case might lead to compli-
cations,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-07
tlonal tistlnctions and tends to make the

tional distinctions and tends to make the
people more homogeneous.
The mere physical relaxation and rest
are not the prime essentials for a success
full vacation. A man can rest satisfactorily
at home by simply ceasing from work. But
he does not get the benef1t from his idleness
that he does II he travels out of his beaten
paths, even a little distance. There are
parts of the country that are like foreign
lands to many home-stayers, although only
few score OF miles away. The Inhabitants
are different race Of people. even though
speaking the same tongue, with dialect va
riations. They lead different lives. have
different interests and entertain different
ideals of existence.
1t has been often said that q man should
never go abroad until he has seen his own
country In its chief aspects and visited Its
different sections. For there are many
places here in the United States that for
scenery and human interest are the equal
of any of the celebrated parts OF the old
world. Doubtless convention Of the home
corners whose trunks are now being deliv-
cred by the hundreds daily would disclose
a remarkable variety Of experiences. and
perhaps would definitely establish this
proposition by demonstrating how excep-
tional Is the opportunity on this side Of the
water for a revelation of strange facts OF
life and nature. There ought to be a super
abundance of good material In these return
Ing vacationers for diverting evenings dur
Ing the winter with short talks from the
most observant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-07
The Diving Boycott,

We are told that the Chinese boycott Of
American goods is dying a natural death.
Natural or unnatural, 1t is dying. 1t was a
foolish proceeding. taken by men who did
not see their way through the subject. The
price demanded for trade was impossible.
Coolie labor In the United States as schemed
for by the men who organized this boycott
is utterly out Of the question. The Anleri-
can people will not have it. AS for an exc
cution of the exclusion law which shall
make the entrance OF Chinese merchants
and students into this country easy and safe
from personal affront or annoyance. that Is
what everybody desires. and what would all
along have been accomplished but for the
rascality of those engaged in smuggling
coolies past the inspection officials. Come
what may, the bars against the coolies will
not be lowered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-07
The Home-Comers.

Back to the city the people are stream
ing. from seashore. from mountains, from
the farm and from convention places. They
have taken their vacations. have rested
from their labors OF the year and are ready
for another bout with business. They have
forgotten their routines. have strengthened
their muscles with exercise, toned their
lungs with fine air and their stomachs
with good food. and have prepared their
minds for brisk, effective work by becom-
ing interested in new facts. The personal
horizon has broadened. The summer So
journers have derived perhaps the most
benefit from their outings by meeting with
strangers. acquiring new points of view.
learning that there are many other ways
of regarding the same proposition than
they have themselves entertained for years.
This Is perhaps the most beneficial expe-
risnce OF a vacation. 1t makes the city
man sympathize with the farmer. through
better understanding. the southerner with
the northerner. the brain worker with the
muscle woska1. Travel levels GLASS ana -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-07
Sakhalin and Cuba.

A correspondent Of the New York Sun,
writing in criticism of the peace treaty. and
expressing fears as to an early renewal of
the eastern troubles which have just been
composed, says:
ut will be observed that while Japan is re-
strained from fortifying southern Sakhalin
Russia Is left free to transfer northern SAX
halin, by sale. lease or otherwise. to some
other foreign power. What prevents her
from selling northern Sakhalin to Germany.
or IL the French republic Is overthrown Ia
dynastic necessity of the kaiser) and the
empire or monarchy restored on Its ruins,
to France, in either case as the ally of
Russia?''
The one thing, and the all-sufficient thing
that will prevent Russia from disposing Of
her half of Sakhalin Island is the fact that
no power. in the circumstances and for the
purpose suggested. would take It off her
hands. What power would care to affront
Japan in that way? What power could af-
ford to do SO? Russia's presence by con-
sent Is all very well, but IL Russia, with no
sea force left, should propose to sell to any
power with navy in being whose aim 1t
would be to embarrass or to challenge
Japan, an emphatic veto. we may be sure
would be lodged by Japan at once.
The situation will be somewhat analogous
to that which existed for years respecting
Cuba We wanted that island, and made
several money offers for it, but Spain would
not sell to us. She well understood. how
ever, that she would not be permitted to
sell to any other power. Nor could she
have secured even an offer from any of her
European neighbors. Everybody knew that
Cuba was not In the market. No power
would have offended the United States by
opening negotiations for Cuba.
So now with Sakhalin. Russia under
stands, and the world at large also. that
the upper half Of Sakhalin is not in the
market. 1t is Russia's by agreement. Japan
would have liked to keep 1t after the con-
quest but yielded 1t in the interests of
peace. But If Russia at any time should
care to dispose Of 1t her only hope Of
trade will be Japan. Not Germany nor
France would buy into such a war as such
a purchase by either would produce.
For this reason 1t seems not unlikely
that, in time. the whole, Of Salshalin Island
will again be Japan's. Russia during her
occupancy made no improvements, and used
1t only as penal colony Her interests In
that quarter are less now than ever. and
after her present wounds have healed the
possession of strip of rocky waste In those
distant waters may not appear valuable to
her