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The independent., 1907-02-28

This story perhaps founding, is
going the rounds OF the Nebraska pa
pers. in explanation OF the scarcity OF
farm labor:
A farmer of this vicinity, one OF
these strenu6usly Industrious farmers
needed q hand to ploW.
He went to town and inquired OF
a merchant if he knew where ne
could get good Eand.
The merchant referred him TO
young man about town who had peen
inauiring for employment.
When the farmer found the young
man, the latter told the tiller of the
soil that he had worked on the street
q few days, carpcntered two or three
days and had worked in livery sta
ble for a week, and that what he
wanted was q steady job
The two agreed on wages and went
to the Farmers home, arriving tnere
after nightfall.
The farmer had his hand up by
o'clock the next morning. Inc youhs
man MIXED seven cows, fed currled
and harnessed four teams ana lea the
hogs before breakfast After break
fast he nitched up the team and was
at the field by the peep o day.
He plowed throughout the long
morning and after a few minutes re-
snite for dinner plowed again during
the almost endless afternoon, as late
as he could see when he went nome
again, MIXED the seven cows, fed the
teams and the hogs, getting supper
about o'clock
After supper the farmer ana ms
new hand went to the barn to turn
the teams out to pasture, When they
found horse with severe case u
collie.
they arnchcd and worked with
Tho sick horse until 3 o'clock next morn
ING before IL seemed easy, when the
farmsf remarked There is no
use TO go to bed, we will milk. feed,
eat our breakfast and go to work
This was done With weary limbs
tbc new hand followed the ploW
throughout the second day until night
fan whom he went TO the farmer >
home. went through the same routine
az chores and supper, getting 70 pea
about II o'clock.
The third morning the farmer nae
the Young man up again al O'Clock,
Af,cr breakfast the young man said
10 the farmer:
II believe | viii quit,
WHY" said the farmer, don't you
think you viii get your pay
sOh. yes" replied the young man.
"Wen. don't / treat YOU right said
the farmer
.Fine," replied the young Fellow
aWen. then, what do YOU want to
ouit me FOR" said the farmer
you promised me a steaul Jon aha
you laid me off four hours "9t n's'"
rcpllca The Young man
The independent., 1907-02-28

Attorney General W. T. Thompson.
who filed the suit. The railroads did
not appear TO intervene in the test
case, it being represented by the
agents of railroads that the companies
would rather trust to a commission
than to biennial legislature for the
establishment Of rates or other acts
of control
The independent., 1907-02-28

"A number of Years ago. said tlie
ushram l0urnei ~ lfetrunry IL ISL
M. rnnnda. tnistle brrHNle sa bad w
lnino,a that thr legislature ut tnas
st,t. enacted laws making y n ilnsp'e
astrna,, Tor a niun a. hlinw the talfth
The independent., 1907-02-28

Two hogs raised near Decatur sold
the other day for $72. They weighed
together exactly 1,200 pounds The
Lyons Sun, which reports this sale,
notes also that some of the farmers
around Decatur who have been recent
N selling horses for $3.50 to $500
apiece, say that horses arc getting too
dear to farm with. They will have to
drop back to oxen.
The independent., 1907-02-28
NEBRAS SKA ~
fsl oLT county is still land of op-

FET OFT county is still a land Of op-
HEN portnity, according to a corre-
.-l-.Ildenl OF the bradshaw Republic
can. He writes: Il have spent the
last two summers in Holt county and
now think / can speak intelligently
about it. In the first place the south
ern part of Holt county is yet but
little developed being located no doubt
in the best natural grass and hay pof-
ton of the state which caused the
cattlemen to make a great effort to
still hold it. But with Roosevelt
and a Mosby the homesteader has
been made able to get the balance OF
power and hold it. The homesteaders
are fencing in enough land to pasture
what stock they have and are farming
outside.
Our valley is productive. The wat
er is the very best. Many flowing
wells. The water level on our valley
land being few feet from the surface
makes all kinds of vegetables grow
very rapidly. Trees, both fruit and
forest do well on the valley land. Pine
trees do well on the hill land.
Il am a great lover of trees, both
fruit and forest, also shrubs and flow
ers of which ] have quite variety
growing on my claim and most all va
rieties are doing well. l had nice
dewberries, lots OF strawberries and a
few raspberries last season which was
first year after planting. My fruit
trees made a growth of about two to
three feet; forest trees about six feet;
Crimson Rambler rose, ten feet"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1907-08-29
MARIETTA, GA. THURSDAY MORNING. AUG % 1907

Mr.. John L. Reed has an ever-bearinp
peachtree. He has been eating large,
luscious peaches from this tree ever
since the first week in June of this ' ear
He showed US three sizes taken from
the tree. The peaches grow and ripen
right along. He is going TO bud Some
trees and increase his orchard of them.
de bought the tree from a nurseryman,
paying ons dollar for it. 1t is worth a
whole cart load of Elbertas.
High quality and low prices do not
usually lock arm, but Leggett's Satur-
DAY candy is the exception. There will
De another 100 pounds of this fine can
dy at Legg's at 29c pound, worth 6Oc
q pound. Sales limited to Saturday on
~ and you will have to come early in
the day to get it all so great is the de-
mand.
100 lbs of tobacco to go at 25c per
pound for cash. Fl. A Ward 4 Bro.
TO THE PUBLIC My shoe shop is
now permanently located in the Mason
&c building. upstairs over Dyson's store.
The patronage of the public is solicited
Flrst-class work. SLOAN THOMPSON.
We will save you ten per cent on
anything in our line after Sept. lst.
H. A. Ward & Bro.
Ten per cent. off for cash after Sep
TENDER 1st. H. A. Ward & Bro.
SEE John P. Cheney, Attorney, if you
want small farm, miles from town,
cheap.
Sometimes an editor offends by things
he writes, and again offends for things
he doesn't write. We have long since
learned that no editor can please all of
his readers, no more than a cook can
please the taste of every one around
the table by every sh prepared. In
our helplessuess, we just have to do
the best we can
Leggs have just received the largest
stock of School Books that ever come
to Marietta. They are the authorized
agents and you will make no mistake
by buying there.
The tribute paid to Col. Everett and
wife last week was sent to us by
member of the Presby church, to
show the appreciation of the work they
have done as members of that church.
Beginning September 8, Miss Mildred
Thompson will teach a small private
school at Locust Lodge. 8:30-12:30.
For particulars apply at above address
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1907-08-29
A MURDEROUS NEGRO
CUTS THE THROAT
Of a Prominent Marietta
Young Man Satur-
day Night.

Mr.. Howard Northcutt, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. E. II. Northcutt, of this place,
was assaulted by negro named Dave
Williams, last Saturday night about
1880 O'Clock at the depot, and his
throat was gashed by the thrust of a
keen razor in tn. hands of the negro
Mr.. Howard Northcutt is clerk in the
ticket office at the w. & A. r. r. depot
in this city. His work was in the day
time, but he was staying Saturday
night for Mr. Robert Wellons, VINO was
off duty, purely friendly act on his
part to relieve a friend.
The colored waiting room aud the
ticket office connect, and you pass
through the former to the latter. About
IL 30, Mr.. Northcutt informed those in
the waiting room who were lettering
there that they must get out, as he
wished to close up. All left except a
colored woman
Dave Williams came in and engaged
the colored woman in angry and quar-
relsome conversation. Mr.. Northcutt
stepped to the door and told them to
leave, as 1T was time to close up, and to
cease their quarreling. Williams then
turned his anger upon Mr.. Northcutt,
and wanted to know what he had to & o
with IL; that he had a right to stay
there. Mr.. Northcutt insisted that they
leave, and went back into the office.
After few minutes he stepped into
the waiting room and found that the
negro man had passed out of the hack
door, and he stuck his head out to see if
he had gone for good, and as he did so,
the negro, standing by the door, slashed
Mr.. Northcutt's throat with razor,
cutting it from ear to ear. He hollered
to Mr.. Milan in the Office that he was
cut. He clasped his hands around his
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1907-08-29

throat and ran to DR.. Nolan's residence
on Church street. who brought him to
his office, and found that the razor had
made fearful cash on the throat, cut
ting the windpipe, and stopping just as
1t reached the jugu!ar vein: a hairs
breadth more would have resulted in
death.
1t required one hour and a half to
close the frightful wound, some forty
stitches being made. MIR. Northcutt
stood it heroically, without chloroform.
We ara glad TO state that he is getting
along nicely and will recover.
The negro Williams escaped.
ltwas dastardly murderous assault,
wholly unprovoked aud uniustifiable,
and it is hoped that the negro will be
captured and due punishment melted
out to him for his criminal act.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1907-08-29
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
Photographed
Matters in City Briefly
Chronicled for Jour-
nal Readers.

Rev, Fletcher Walton, of Augusta,
was in the city Wednesday,
Not thing charged to any one after
Sept. 1st. H. A. Ward & Bro.
Judge John Awtrey is at White Path.
where he went last week.
WANTED-Stsble manure. Apply to
G, NJ. Head.
Miss Cleo Williamson has returned
from Rome.
A new line of Fall Clothing just in.
H. A. Ward & Bro.
Mr.. L. N. Trammell and wife are on
visit to New York and other points.
Mr.. Howell Trezevant has position
in the Atlanta post-office.
100 lbs. of tobacco to go at 25c per
pound for cash. 81. A. Ward & Bro.
The camping party returned from
near Austell Saturday.
Next Sunday morning at the Metho.
dist Church, Rev. w. L. Pierce will
preach a special sermon to men. Ev-
erybody cordially invited.
Miss Cecil Ryals, of McRea, Ca, is
the guest of Miss Marie Dumas, on
Mcdonald street.
| have $50 acre farm miles from
Marietta on Powder Springs road which
will sell as a whole or subdivide.
John P. Cheney, Marietta.
Prof. Charles Freyer is home again
from Boston, New York and other
places.
48 pounds of best Patent Flour for
$l.30 cash, after Sept 1st
H. A. Ward & Bro.
Mr.. N. j. Horn has bought the Alex
ander house and lot on Roswell street,
except so feet front. paying $4,000
for it.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1907-08-29

We call attention to the splendid lot
OF bargains offered by that hustling
flrm, The Warren. Abbott Real Estate
Company appearing in this issue. The
property is some of the best to be had
and it will pay you 10 see them. Read
the adver tisement.
IL pounds of Granulated Sugar for 90
cents cash, after Sept. lst.
II. A. Ward Il Bro.
Miss Leslie Purdy, B. A, University
OF wisconsin, will take few private
pupils for The coming school year,
beginning September 9th, French and
German if desiied. For particulars, call
or address Gil Church street.
100 lbs. of tobacco to go at 25c per
pound for cash. II. A Ward Il Bro.
MISS MARGUERITE Rowland, a grad
uate of the Atlanta Kindergarten
Normal School," will open Kinder
garten in the Academy Building, Sep
TENDER ID. Age of children to 8
years Tuition 80 cents week. Pa
rents desiring to admit their children
can make inquiries OF Supt. Dumas at
his office, or address Miss Rowland
Marietta, ga.
100 lbs of tobacco to go at 25c per
pound for cash Fl. A. Ward & Bro.
There will be an ice cream festival at
the Elizabeth school house Wednesday
night, 18th instant, for the benefit of
the school building. All cordially in
vited.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1907-08-29

SEE John p. Cheney, Attorney, if you
want small farm, 4 miles from town.
cheap.
Real love manages to provide it's
object with something more than
promises of achievement
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1907-08-29

Now, you have phone in your house.
why not telephone The Journal office
the news item you would like to see in
print? The editor may never hear of
it, il you don't give him the informas
ton
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1907-08-29

IL pounds of Granulated Sugar for sc
cents cash, after Sept. lst.
II. A. Ward Il Bro.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-15

pieatlngs ara the fascinating fea'
ture of the eufulng summer fruckn.
The tnh frocka are thus decorated
without apparent thought to hos
they will lesuk after being iauu'
dered
A smart shirt waist suit has this
pieating on the cuffs - sell aa on
either aide ~ the butt0ned fold
Highest awards gfven the buffalo
Gasoline Marine engines Tor fuur
years Call and see fhsm AZ liz
University 81 and Arcade Way
Geo n wOodhouae Co %"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-15
ExlLEp RUSSIAN ESCAPES.

ST. PETERSBURG. April I'LL
n announced that NJ krustoisft
president az the executive work
mems council. who on IanBaFY II
1895. VAS sentenced 10 exile IN 81
IBERIA and the sosz OF al civil rights
for sedstl0us speeches. has eScapssa
abroad
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-15

The color Of this linen dress II q
rose tint The hand embroidery
appears on the double box plaita Of
the shirt and on the belt woke,
cuffa and front fold Of the waist
Deop rod velvet contrast with
the fose calafed wings on the ANAL
stiff hat for linen dfeaa ware The
model Is rouud. made Of cream col
ofed erin. the velvet appearing on
the hrlm aud beneath a.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-15
DUG TO BUILD MS
BLEACHERS BIGGER

The capacity OF nugdale's new
Athletic park Was tested Asster.
day. when the crowd At the Everett
game filled both hlcaehefs and ran
over onto the field The grand
stand was not filled. and h larEc
enough. but nug will commence 10
build additions to the hleachcra a,
once Tho tat manager WAS great
N pleased at the htg crowd az yes
tertiay'S practice game
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-15
HAS LETTER FROM
EDWARD VII

Mount Vernon boasts % William
y. Robertson. considered tae oldes
photographer 81 the Northwest ans
the only citizen of Washington wh'
ever received a letter from kinl
Edward In addition Ia the cplsil,
pennea by the royal hand Robert
son has letters from senators ant
governors 81 many states These
letters have been sent 10 Robert
sOn because ~ the literary an
merit 81 poem In remembrance 81
Persistent Mckinley Which Wa'
written by the Moung Vernon mai
shortly after the late president
dealh.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-15
ROWING AND CANOE
CLUB TO MEET

The Seattle Rowing and Canoe
club wili meet Al the Rainier Grand
hotel this evening. - o'clock. 10
elect officers and enroll new mem
beers. With the coming OF SUMMER
weather the club vii commence
to work out iiu plans for regattar
aud other events. The officers ufge
a big turn ont tonight. as the club
members have been backward about
attending winter meetings
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-15

" g seavey. loeal manager ~
the Thiel Detective Service com
pany. n trying to secure tho con
yentton of tha International Chiefs
~ Police for seattle Ia 1908 ar
rhiei. who exehief Of police 81
Omaha. aud the founder 81 the or.
ganlaatiou. has asked Mayor Mocrc
aud chief Wappenatefn TO cooper
ate with him
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-15

seattle's building record for the
month ~ March leats AL other
cities on the Pacific coast In the
volume o. construction aud In the
per cent of gaia a. compared with
tha month one year nE0 MAr~h,
1895. was To- per cent Seattle 4
record e1eocfs such cities as Pitts
burg. Kansas City. Los Angeles aud
others having larErf populations.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-15
THREE ARRESTS 70 n
SUNDAY DANCE

Sunday dancing fell under the
ban % seattle's chief 81 police yes.
terday. the arrest IT j u. Riley,
Gus narK aud Charles O'ilafa Tor
conducting a dance at leHeht park
pavilion. will sarfe 20 test the state
Law which prohibits that amuae'
ment In public halls on the sabbath.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-15
ossousegs WAR FESTIVAL
AT JAMESTOWN

u. Alfred W Martha Of the
Church o. Universal Religion. In
hts SUNDAY morning sermon de-
uoaue@d this rxtraxasvnt military
aud naval display which u 60 - a
part Of the jamestown exposition
as q pcrveFstun II the purposes n
the exposition. which IL 20 com.
memoFats the achievements 81
peace
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-15

A A Shell. with the d. 4. John.
Hton piano house, will leave this
evening for Boston aud other pointa
Ia tho east 20 purchase furnishings
far the new building which the
firm VIII soon occupy. While tn the
oaat MT Shell will interest many
firms Ia exhibiting at tho Alaska,
lukon.paeifle exposition.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-15
SEWER UP
TONIGHT

The resolution 60 install the
North Trunk sewer Improvement
CARRYING With Il another improve,
ment Of two II three million dollars
for sub sewers win come before
the city council tonight n - eN.
pccted that there VIII Be strenuous
objection from property owners
seeking 20 avoid assessment
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-15

A deralled Northern Pacific
freight car struck one 81 FIRE.
nruhna wagons aud iammea u
through the trent Of hsudy usYe'
siehs restaurant. ia9s Railroad a.
last nixht. causing several hundred
dollars damage
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-15

Il y Shepherd = Company have
been appointed agents In Montana
for the Washington Fire lnnasanre
company go
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19

The stock of Desks is exceptionally
large and the variety anticipates every
possible demand. Ladies Desks in oak.
weathered oak. mahogany, &c.-all new
designs-are offered now at ONE-THIRD
10 ONE-HALF OFF our regular under
selling prices. Give Her a Desk FOR
Xmas.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19

paragraphs. II was stated by one wit
ness IN the present trial. were not there
when he read K, so they must have been
added by way of comment in the New
York Office OF the magazine
The contention on the part Of the board
that DIR. Chancellor lied TO II on numer-
Gus occasions, and particularly about this
article. II was stated. will be disproved
IL he has an opportunity 10 take the
stand. II was pointed out yesterday that
IL Is absurd 20 think DR.. Chancellor,
without doubt brainy man, would at
teEpt to deny the authorship Of an arti-
Gle. which at least three OF his sub0Tdi-
mates knew ne had prepared.
A Severe Criticism.
The article which appeared in the edu-
cational paper for April, and which is un-
doubtedly very severe criticism on the
schools of Washington. as wen as condi-
tons in general. is given here as. il ap-
peared in the magazine II is to be found
in the back pages, and is the first article
under the caption Notes and News"
AT the head OF the article is this ex-
planation: Just before Congress ad-
1ourned "A valued correspondent, residing
In Washington, and thoroughly Informed
as to school matters there, wrote" Then
comes the article itself, as follows:
School affairs are improving, but are
in bad plight here. We hope for moth
ing from this Congress. Incompetency
and disiOyalty within combine with pO-
litical intrigue and Grass Uhilistinism
without to intimidate teachers 20 degrade
the schools, 10 hamper. misrepresent and
malign the superintendent, ard 10 make
this the most difficult problem Of sShOol
administration in America.
Naturally the superintendent has had
some difficulty in adjusting himself to
this complex and treacherous environ
ment. He has not faltered I'm his duty OF
made any serious error. In fact this
bitter opposition is not based on alleged
errors Of administration, but upon the in
flexible refusal 20 reappoint the incom-
petent and fiagrantly immoral teachers
and officials. though backed by powerful
political and financial interests invul-
neraby intrenched
THE trouble is that for the first time
in the history Of the District high pro-
| fessional educational ideals and standards
are being substituted for old time political
methods Of administration Naturally
| those deposed are putting up a deter
Imined fight The superintendent vii
need the advice and support OF hi:
4 strongest friends. political and educa.
/ tional, TO finally win this fight"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19
FORMER POLICEMAN DEAD.
samuel A. McNeely Snid 10 Have
Committed Suicide In IoYva.

Information has been received in this
city from Davenport Iowa, that Samuel
A. McNeely. who was formerly a ser
geant OF the Metropolitan police force.
committed suicide there by inhaling
Illuminating gas
McNeely resigned from the force a
number Of years ago when charges We're
made asserting that he had accepted
hush money in connection with several
cases He then went TO Alexandria, Va,
where for some time he conducted a
saloon. AT an inquest held over the re-
mains friends Of the man in Davenport
testified that for some time he had wOr-
ried greatly over the action Of the courts
in this city granting his wife a divorce
and giving her the custody Of their two
children
The Washington herald., 1907-12-19

TO PREVENT THE GRIP.
LAXATIVE BROSGo Quinine removes the cause
To get the genuine call for full name ana look for
signature Of +. W. Grove &c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-09
Removal Notice.

In this day Of progress every one
must suffer some Inconvenience, We
are going to suffer some shortly. In
the turn Of affairs it so happens that
once in 40 years we will have to move,
and not being able to secure our perma-
nent location until January 1st, 1908,
we will be compelled to secure "tem-
porary'' quarters elsewhere until that
time. We are truly grateful to the
public for all past favors, and we
earnestly ask a continuance of them,
which will be appreciated now more
than ever. We expect soon to give
notice of our temporary quarters in
these columns. Respt.
q 10 DAVENPORT DRUG Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-09

Also to determine whether the Mavo,
and City Council of Americas, shall be
authorized to issue bonds for, and ir
the name of the Mayor and CITY Coun-
eli OF Americas, in the principal sum
OF seventy-five thousand dollars for the
following purposes: Forty thousand
dollars to be expended in paving the
streets of Americas, or such parts of
said streets as may seem to the best
interests of the city in the discretion
of the Mayor and City Council; twenty
five thousand dollars to be expended in
the erection of an additional public
school building, and ten thousand dol
lars to be expended in paying the sub
scrlptlon made by the Mayor and Citv
Council to secure a suitable site and to
erect suitable buildings for the Agri-
cultural College to be located in or near
the city of Americas. Said bonds to
bear interest at the rate of four per
cent. per annum payable semi-annually
on the first days of April and October
of each year until maturity of said
bonds. Said bonds to be for the total
principal sum of seventy-five thousand
dollars to become. due and PAYABLE
thirty years from the date of issue. at
which time they shall be paid off. No
part OF SAID principal sum shall be due
ana payable until at the expiration of
SAID thirty years; said bonds to be of
the denomination. of one thousand dol
lars each. To pay off and discharge
the principle and interest on said bonds
as same becomes due, tax of:two-
elevenths GID of one per cent. of the
taxable values of property in the city
OF Americas, for each year shall be as
sessed, levied and collected by the
Mayor and City Council.