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Holbrook argus., 1906-02-03
The Boy and the Farm.

The wonderful strides in agricul- tural science, as well as the vast in crease in the insect enemies of grow ing things, has both boomed and de- tered farm work as a profession. so that the oldtime ideas of farming can not be said to bring success except in q very moderate degree. The farming of the future must be done by tue boys and girls of today, and we owe it to our children to give them the best pos sible chance to gain knowledge which will help them in their life work. If the boy is seriously interested in .agri- culture, it will be paying investment to give him course in an agricultural college.
 If one cannot afford the full course of four years, or if the boy is not suffi- ciently well educated to take this course, give him the shorter one of two years, or, better than nothing, let him take the short winter course of from ten to twelve weeks and study the particular branch in which he is interested. You will find that his in- terest in the work will be enough greater to warrant the expense. True, he may not learn great deal in the short course, but it will be enough to open his eyes to the possibilities, and he will be placed on the right track to study and work by himself. Talk to the boy about it, and write to the agricultural college of your State for detailed information.
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-03
AS OTHERS SEE US.
Austrian Professors Account Of
 Simplicity of White House.

Simplicity of White House.
 A description by foreigner of Pres ident Roosevelt and the White House has just been communicated to the Viennese public by Hofrat Dr. Jakob Minor who is publishing the records of his American travels in the col umns of the Neue Freie Presse Of Vienna.
 "The White House in Washington, says the court doctor, twill always remain something never to be forgot ten. not only on account of the honor paid us by the President at our re- ceptiOn, but also on account of its noble simplicity and the grand style In which it is furnished It is the true pattern of an American house, in which everything necessary is close at hand but in which there is nothing superfluous. And with what simple formalities was our reception by tho President carried out! A somewhat numerous but noiseess company of attendants in the ante-room, and no police, no military. In the reception room itself there was no one present but we ourselves, the visitors, intro. duced by the President and Vice Pres ldent Soon the doors open, and Roose: welt appears between two civilians. evidently secretaries; adjutants, per haps, 1 should say.
 He showed great animation in his answer to the President of Congress- who first addressed him, leaning for ward, with his right foot well ad- vanced, gesticulating vivaciously and articulating his words sharply, almost snapping his teeth together while speaking. The impression one at once feels from him is that of some ele- mental force of nature, and this feel. ing is increased when the ordinary round of the visitors with its accom- panying handshakings, is begun, some thing corresponding to what is known in the style of European courts as a cercle. Only here it is not merely a case of question put by the audience SlNcI ulltl q VI lCoo SCllSlDlC swer returned by the person receiving the audience. A very animated con- versation is often developed, into which the President draws those who stand around him or the adjutants by his side. Very soon he is heard laugh ing bit too loudly; now he gives man a hearty slap on the shoulder that is almost audible; then again he brings his hands together with smack. There is nothing in the way of majesty about him; one feels that he lets himself go' completely, and then again remarks that behind this almost savage nature force is conceal ed consummate diplomatist. The President addressed me with foreign accent, but said, in faultlessly correct German: I don't speak q word of German, it is true, but I read German a great deal, and like German poetry beyond anything '"--New York Trb. une.
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-03
Choice of Evils.

Jack-So you are engaged to Miss Gotrox, 1 understand?
 Tom-You have said 1t.
 Jack-Well, I hardly know whether to congratulate you or not She is very exacdng, hear, and if you mar ry her you will have to give up drink ing and smoking.
 Tom-Oh, well, 1t might be worse. If don't marry her I'll probably have to give up eating.
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-03
Smallest Coin Current.

The smallest coin now current in Europe, and the one having the least value intrinsically, is the Greek lep- ton. Some idea of its smallness may be had from the statement that 1t takes 100 of them to make drachma, and the latter coin is worth trile less than twenty cents of American money.
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-03
THE RoosEvELTs ON IVORY.
ViscOuntess Maitland Will Paint
 Six Miniaturea.

Six Miniatures.
 Having already conquered American society more through her charm, beau- ty and talent than by means of her title, Viscountess Maitland, the fa- nous painter of dainty miniatures, is here this time primarily to reproduce on little ivory ovals the faces of Pres ident Roosevelt and most of the mem- bers of his family, says the New York Press. Mrs. Roosevelt, of course, will sit to the viscountess, and it is taken for granted Miss Roosevelt will avail herself of the opportunity. The Pres ident himself spite of the burliness of his outdoor life, is an ardent admirer of the more delicate forms of art He would rather see a fine miniature than the fashiest of canvases, and it is understood he regards Lady Maitland as the queen of miniature painters. In addition to portraits of MT. and Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Alice the viscount- ess will paint those of Ethel and two of the boys-probably the little fel- lows. Her commission from the Pres ident calls for six miniatures. She hardly would have time for more, as almost all her present stay was en- gagged in advance of her sailing.
 The vogue of the viscountess is complete refutation of the charge of snObbery so often laid at the door of society ill this country by dwellers in Mayfair. Her rank is not as high as that of other matrons who have visit ed these shores, nor has she any wealth. She and her titled husband have to work for their bread and but ter, and if the bread is baked by high priced Frenchmen and the butter is the ultimate product of prize Alder neys, none the less is the necessity pressing-rather more, in fact. Wis count Maitland long was regarded as the best amateur photographer in En- gland. He won many prizes in eXhibi- tions, but never disguised the fact he sought proficiency as an amateur only in the hope of becoming a successful professional. Now he has a luxurious studio in Sloane street and takes snap shots of the aristocracy in patrician poses. As one to the manner born he knows how to f1atter dimpling debu- tantes and dumpling dowagers with equal skill. It goes without saying, when one recalls the dull visages of most of the British peerage the most important part of the viscount's estab- lishment is the retouching department.
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-03

Violence in the voice is often only the death rattle of reason. in the throat Boyes.
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-03

Pleasantries are those sayings that annoy other people.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23
MR.. CERT thinks
We TALK too MUCH.
Manager of American Commercial
Exhibit in China Here Talks
OF Exports.
CHINA RIPE FOR OUR GOODS
CHINA RIPE FOR OUR GOODS
Emissary Adtnonishes Commerce
and Labor Department Re-
ganding Our Attitude.
fRv Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, D. c.. February e.
Among the arrivals here to confer with
the Department OF Commerce and Labor
on American trade in China Is Baruch
Cert. general manager OF the Industrial
commercial exhibit of American manu-
facturers at Shanghai. China, and when
seen BY an Associated Press reporter.
manufacturers and producers throughout
the United States are not paying more
attention to the development OF export
trade with China and taking advantage
Of a market which is geographically
theirs and Is the natural outlet for ex-
port goods.
China is ripe to-day for our goods,
her purchasing power Is enormous. and
l can safely say that there is not an
article produced or manufactured In the
United States that is not saleable In
China. providing 1t is introduced properly
and arranged to meet the requirements
OF that trade, both In the labels and
packing.
las minimum OF trade possibilities,
were each Chinaman to spend Q "a gold
cents per month. equal to one-flfth of
one days wages, ON American goods, we
would have an export trade OF s53l 100000
per annum or about one and one-half
millions OF dollars per day.
THE constant publicity given the sup
posed boycott Is detrimental to trade.
You do not hear Of any boycott In CEN
trail or northern China, the wealthiest
and most fertile parts OF that country.
Individuallsm OF provinces is the protec-
ton OF trade. and as they do not speak
the same language and have different
IF nj h,,a al
that which Is pertinent to one province
Ia of no interest to the other.
'.This Is recognized by all the Euro
pean powers England holds her sphere
OF commercial influence along the
Yangtze River. Szechuen Valley and
Plains of Manchuria. France is fighting
for this trade from northern Fokien pro-
vinces; Germany with Tsintau rs a bass
is working south and north into the same
territory; Japan, with Port Aruthr MS
a starting point. Is fighting for this
trade: Russia with the Trans Siberian
road Is working south into this wealthy
trading district; while America with her
vast possibilities has been only looking
to the extreme south of China, Instead
i of having all of our products known and
recognized from New Chwang to Cochin-
China. and from Shanghai to Chunkng,
the farthest inland treaty port
"The Chinese merchant must see to buy,
and he must also be able to feel the
pulse of the consuming market, as we'll
as know the responsibility and extent of
our manufacturing and producing inter
ests. With the Chinese merchant you
have class of business men whose word
is their bond. and ready to buy when
the proper goods are shown them.
1.-THE railroad and steamship lines are
rendering every assistance In the opening
of that trade and it only rests with the
manufacturers and producers as to
whether or not they wish to take adj,
vantage in proper time of the vast ex-
port field now open to them"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23
House Bill Broadened.
(By Associated Press.) :


WASHINGTON. d. c., February %, =
Senator Knox to-day introduced his in
terstate commerce bill. 1t broadens the
House bill and contains provision for
review by the courts of the orders of
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
1t provides that all charges of whatever
nature shall be just and reasonable. When
a rate is unreasonable. the commission
shall order 1t reduced, and when re-
cluced such reduced rate shall be the
maximum to be observed by the carrier
and when the commission shall order
a practice to be changed It's order shall
be observed by the carrier"
Section 5, which was deemed essential
to the constitutonality of the measure
provides for a review by Circuit Courts
to test the lawfulness of Interstate Com
nierce Commissions orders, when the
carrier or party affected, Instituted pro-
ceedings alleging violation Of lts or his
rights" etc.
The commission. Is to prescribe when Its
orders shall be effective, may establish
through routes between points where not
maintained by the lines complained OF
and establish joint maximum rates and
their division between carriers, appeal is
allowed from tho final decree of the Cir
cult Court only to the Supreme Cortland
within thirty days no appeal to operate
as q stay or supercedus
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23
BLACKBURN DENIES
LAW VIOLATIONS
North Carolina Representative
Says He Will Be Ready to
Meet Accusers.
tBy Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. d. G.. February 22.-
Representative Spencer Blackburn, OF
North Carolina tonight made n state
ment reiterating his denial Of the charges
contained in the Indictment returned
against him at Ashevlle yesterday, al
legng that he practiced before the
treasury department, and received fees
therefore in violation OF law He says
he VIII give the matter OF the charges
against him his personal attention and
Will be ready for action when the time
arrives for It. Mr.. Blackburn's state.
ment follows:
II have violated no law OF the land.
either In letter or spirit. filed charges
furnished mo by responsible parties with
the Judiciary committee Of the Senate
against the present district attorney. for
the Western District of North Carolina.
when his name was sent to the Senate.
This was done in accordance with the
wishes of the people of my district and
my state, as q result OF which / learned
that within the last one or. two DAYS
u plll OF Indictment has been procured
against mo at Ashevillc, ut n speoial
term of the grand jury before which
inc district attorney, according To tho
papers of the State appeared In person
| nave violated no law of the land as
! have stated before. either in letter or
spirit. and the extreme animosity of
men who hold Federal positions. against
whom ] have never done anything, can
not prejudice the minds of the peoplo
Of my state against me, because have
neeI for them. shall continue to STAY
| with the people and serve their inter-
| ests as best ! cam
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23
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who declared the American merchant
marine is now the finest of any nation,
and included the 1856 Morgan ships under
the British and German flags. In case
of war. he said, their only protection
would be the United States. wherein be-
longed their owners and the capital in
vested.
Mr.. Clark, of Florida. made speech
against the House organization, and wns
replied to by Mr.. Grosvenor. OF Ohio.
Mr.. Clark dwelt at length on the merits
of his dill, which prohibits internal reve-
nue. officers from receiving special taxes
and granting liquor licenses in prohibi-
ton or local option sections.
illustrating the necessity of the meas
ure. he said that in prohibition Maine In
1901 $40 Federal liquor licenses werc
issued in 1906. 1924 were issued in Kan
sas. also n prohibition State. and that
in Connecticut, not prohibition. in 1905,
3,269 Federal licenses were Issued while
the state licenses numbered but 219l
Mr.. Clark's criticism Of the rules was
the subject of reply by Mr.. Grosvenor
who cited the record to show that there
had been more debate so far this session
Of Congress than ever before. and CON
trasted 1t with a session Of Congress
controlled by the Democrats, when, he
ton act. and making paper money equal
to gold; q bill for the free coinage of
silver and an appropriation act carrying
100000. were all passed without single
word of debate.
Mr.. Clark interrupted to state that ten
days of debate at the present session
was on a bill ,uiarimously reported and
favored by both political parties. and on
which no debate was necessary.
"Oh yes" replied Mr.. sGrosvenor. mem
hers thought debate very necessary for
their constituents. made one speech
myself. but | don't think 1t did particle
of good" G-aughter)
II am exceedingly sorry that 1t did not
avail in the gentleman's case" replied
Mr.. Clark, amid applause.
The day concluded with lively discus
sion of the Payne customs house bill.
General debate on the army bill was en-
hausted, and that measure. will be read
for amendment when the House meets
to-morrow.g4 gs ~ e4EYgl4e5 y 80
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23
AT BRISTOL.
Col. Henderson Speaks OF Heroes
Of Kings Mountain.
..speelnl ID The rlmes- Dlspaleh.)

Especial 70 The -Dispatch.)
BRISTOL. VA, February 2o-The Syca-
more Shoals Chapter OF the Daughters of
the American Revolution celebrated
Washington's birthday Anniversary by.
giving public reception In lIlks' Hall.
The orator was Col. w. A. Henderson,,
of Washington. y. c., prominent In tho
legal department OF the Southern Rail-
way Company. Colonel Henderson re-
sponded 10 the toast 1.-THE Heroes of
Kings Mountain reviewing eloquently
the history of that crucial period and dis
GUESSING the characteristics of the men
luton.
It was quite appropriate that this
should have been Colonel Hendersons
Shoals and was g the home e 81 CEN Van
Shelby. whose remains are buried here,
Gen, william Campbell. who led the en-
position 10 Kings Mountain, IL buried Mt
Scven-M Mile Ford. In Smyth county, Vlr-
gin'n, and his grave. like that Of Shelbys.
Is unmarked, save by an humble slab.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23
CHAINED TO A CORPSE.
Dolefu Punishment OF the Ancients
Duplicated In Our Modern Life.

Tho Romans used to punish murderer
by claiming to his body the corpse of his
victim. Wherever he went he dragged
behind him the debris of his crime. the
sleazy cadaVer, revolving thing that was
once man.
Every day You see people dragging
Sins They can't get away from them
And many Of them have become so in
innate with these corpses that they be-
come corpses themselves. The misery
OF these poor unfortunates has become
constitutional with them. 1t fits them
IKE an old shoe. They have become ac-
customed to 1t.
And there, are thousands OF humans
who are walking, the earth to-day With
corpses attached to them. -.dyspeptic
have to get along the best they can
with the stomachs they have And the
owners of said dyspeptic stomachs are
to be found In every walk in NE, suf-
.er1ns from some form OF Indigestion
first cousin to dyspepsia.
They wear that forlorn appearance.
their energy at zero. nothing interests
them and they interest no one, their
faces are shrunk; their nerves are wilted
and their Shoulders sag. Are you one
q the myriads who dandle and crafty
their palates, at the sacrifice of their
Etnmachs? Are you one Of those who
allow their senses TO run riot, eating too
much drinking too much, eating at the
wrong time. eating tho half-cooked. the
queer and the impossible?
are you bloated after eating and i'm :
hgine that 1t is your food that fills you?
DO you have nausea when you look upon
this or that, rebel at one thing and he
hungry for II, too. at the same time.
ana nave you got whole lot of other
things the matter with your stomach that
you Know about but nobody else does
and cant explain? II so. you have dys.
pepsia, real dyspepsia. And the chances
are you have had II long time.
Your stomach is oyerworked abused
ragged out The gastric and digestive
juices are weak, the muscles Of. the
stomach are faded and the whCI:@ h,lsl.
ness needs new life. II needs something
which viii take hold OF the food as Il
comes in and do the dgcsting, and lie,
your stomach take rest.
Stuartis Dyspepsia Sablets do that vcr,
thing They contain n most powerful In.
gredihnr which helps the stomach In In,
process Of digestion. cures dyspepsia
sour stomach, indigestion heart-bnrn
They invigorate the stomach. lncreas
thirds OF what the stomach would hay,
70 do without them That gives tn
stomach some rest and a chance TO ge
right again.
You VIII feel The change first IN you
mind ana heart and then over your who'll
body, You'll feel iosy and sweet. That
the object. You cHn get these effeptiv,
little tablets almost anywhere on earti
Tor soc q package.
stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the name
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23
HOUSE REFUSED
TO CELEBRATE
Members Devote Holiday to Dis
cussing the Army Appro-
priation Bill.
(Rv Assoclnted PressN

WASHINGTON. February 22-The
House of Representatives refused to ad I,
journ in celebration of Washington's
birthday. and its members participated IN
a general field day of debate on the army
appropriation bill
The speeches took a wide range. First
the system of promoting and retiring
army officers was attacked by Mr.. Prince
Glinoas) who elected many interjected
comments from members in disapproval
of the methods for which he said the
President and Senate were responsible.
and which he pointed ont has resulted
in a retired list costing yearly 5000, coo.
consisting. of officers who he said We're
holding, tbs flag with one hand while
the1other was,in the treasury for money
that had never been earned
An exhaustive discussion of ship subsidy
was made by Mr.. Gilbert CKentucky),
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23

News this week, may result In tho nj
ing OF more serious charges against
Stuart than those already made. The inl-
portance OF the ease was emphasized by
the visit of Mr. Cooley to Newport News.
after having received the report of an
agent sent thither for the purpose OF
making an investigation The charges
OF shippers and others of Newport News
have been filed with Senator Nelson, OF
Minnesota, chairman of the sub-commit-
tee OF the Committee on Commerce, up
pointed To Investigate the case, and to
report TO the full committee. copy of
these charges will be sent to Captain
Stuart. 1t is possible that Commissioners
Cooley may file supplementary chnrges.
q copy Of which will also. go to the app
pointee under fire.
There is an apparent beside on the part
of many Virginians to see the nominal
ton confirmed. The fact that Captain
Stuart bears n historic name has some-
thing to do with this sentiment. aside
from the consideration that Republican
Ia bound to be appointed to the Office, in
any event.
Wise's Hostility-Boost?
Mr. John S. Wise, of New York. * on
posing the confirmation of Mr.. stuart's
nomination with great bitterness. The
FORMER NHnlS 10 see his hlHslUdu, WI. "A.
C. Peachy. appointed to the position.
Mr. Peachy was an applicant long time
ago. So was Mr.. Stuart. The incumbent
OF the Office at that time had a short
while to serve. Meanwhile. Mr.. Wise
came down here and got busy at the
White House. and induced the President
to remove Morgan Treat from the office
OF marshall of the western district and
appoint Mr.. Stuart to the place. In this
way. dangerous opponent of Mr.. Wise's
kinsman for the place OF collector of tho
port of Newport News was eliminated
Shortly after the appointment of Mr.
Stuart to the marshalship. the collector of
the port at Newport News died. and Mr.
Stuart resigned the place of marshal and
was appointed collector. while Mr.. Treat
was relnstated in his old office of mar
shall. 1t Is easy TO see how this swan
of places by Mr.. Stuart has klndled the
opposition of Captain Wise.