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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-15
MAKING WIRE.
The Method Of RsIing and Drawing
the Iron Bars.

the Iron Bars.
Bars of metal four inches square are
heated and passed while hot ana pIas-
tic through rapidly revolving rolls, re-
ducing them to wire rods which vary
from one-quarter of nsincl to an inch
or more in diameter depending upon
the finished size of wire wanted.
These rods which are formed into
coils as they pass through theNolls,
are dipped in acid baths to- Iove
loose scale and provide IL lX for
drawing Drawing cons Hing
rods while cold through rad
ually increasing diane in
steel plates. During " the
particles of metal beh Igated
and strained making harder
and more brittle. TS to n
proper temper it is iisSV TO heat
or anneal it.
When Il, fine diamete Iequired
there must be repeated hgs and
drawings. This may bd hntil the
bar, which originally + inches
square and four feet bmes re-
ssss'r a5si9 t: 8, al 9'a@s's aes ,Hs5o 'es1
miles in length. Befor fine size
is reached the wire wiN4t into the
steel of the die plate. so tliS usual die
plates must be discarded and the draw
ing continued through holes drilled in
diamonds, the diameter .of these dia-
mond dies decreasing by fractional
parts of thousandth OF an inch This
wire affords a striking illustration of
q material made more valuable by the
application of labor.
From the time the bar of metal en-
ters the furnace nothing is added to it.
All the work is done with one article,
which is passed through rolls and
drawn through die plates until it is
finished Chicago Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-15
Findinu His Level.

"a man allus finds his level, son."
said Uncle Eben, "an' you's lucky to
be let down easy by experience in
stead of arrlvin' wifi jolt."-Wash.
ington Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-15

who teaches often learns HIMSELF
italian proverb.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
OOuRT ORGANIZED.

Oriental Court No S5, Junior Order
Uoited American Mechanics, was organ
lied in this city last night. The follow
ing arc the officers: r. Merchant. grand
orient; Robert Hancock, grand vice
orien'; J. F. Pettey, grand herald; s. A.
Forrest, grand recording secretary; Levi
Allen, grad fGancial secretary; J. N.
OradliD, grand tessurer; A Ball, grand
sentinel; Ollie Stone, grand high priest;
W. l.. Craven, grand captain OF the de-
gree team, aud J. F. Petiey, Frank Pad
gstt aud Herbert Morton, grand trus'
tees. The new court starts out with a
membership of thirty.fVe. Meetings will
be held the second and fourth Wednes-
days Of each month. The officers will
be installed at tie next regular meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Monday will be st. Valentines Day
The Westminster League will hold ii
monthly mee,iug ia the lecture room oil
The Second Presbyterian Church this
evening at 8 o'clock.
AIrs. J. O. Murphy, who lives at No.
2OS north Payne street, reported to On
Ger Talbot today that after an ina all
ment collector bad lef, her home tal-
morning she missed one OF two i've dol
lar bills which she had on table before
he entered the house.
Obidiah Jackson was known to fame as the
"Sage If Darktown." He was one OF those
old time 'befo' de wah" dsrkies, " tn white
kinky hair aud a face full Of wrinkles. One
dav a newly married couple that he had
known since they were kiddies, came 10 MIN
and asked his blessing. just as they were
about to leave, he turoed to the young orloe
and said: Look hyah. missy, Ell yo'ali wan
TO- tokeep yo' husban' an wants him 70 lobe
yo' fo'eber an e5er, yO'all hsd us better lee1
him on dem irresisably 'licious Auth Sausages
and Hams. Dey sho' is scrumpllous; Sylvan
Blondheim, The Auth Stand, CITY Msrket'
Hot seasonsble lunch served day aud night
free at Riley's, ia north Fairfax street. &C.
lect oysters on the half shell
If you want nice Sunday dinner tuy a
roast of beef o. vesl-home-killed meat-al
Aaron OdelPs stand.
OYSTERS in all styleg. Fried Clans every
day SOs. D dozen. Clam soup, Monday
Wednesday and FRIDAY. c. II. Zimmerman,
Market Space.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
THE LINCOLN CENTENNIAL.

By Joint resolution late yesterday
Congress made provision for the oeser'
vance of today, February IL, a. the
centennial anniversary OF the birth OF
Abraham Lincoln. The president wa
authorized to Issue proclamation
making the day a special holiday,
effective in the District of Columbia and
the territories OF Alaska, Arizona, New
Mexico and Hawaii. Apart from the
fact that the government Office
holders who reside 10 this city we're
given holiday, conditions 10 Alexandria
we're 10 no way disturbed, everything
progressing In a normal manner. The
occasion will be observed tonight BY the
Otizeos Memorial Association, COL
ored organization, with exercises 10
Roberts Methodist Episcopal Chapel, 10
south Washington street. Eologies will
be delivered by W. Calvin Chase aud
W. O. Payne, OF Washington, and L.
Montgomery Watson, Of Alexandria
William A. Garter will preside.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
YOU MISSED 1T.

II you failed to sea the show last night
at the Elite Company 1t waia good one
aud was witnessed by large audience.
Toe pictures aud illustrated songs was
irst c'aw in every way. Tonight there
will be az entire change Of pictnres pre-
sentiug the beat subjects made. The
Elite Company tries ct all times to pre-
sent only the beat 10 the people OF Alex
audris. Come tonight aud bring your
friends aud you will be entertained for
more than an hour for 5 cents The
only family theatre in the city, send the
children ard they will be looked atsr
and taken care OF.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
ENGINEER FRACTURES LEG.

Jumping from al engine as it left the
track leading to the Union Station,
Washington, yesterday afternoon, engi-
ueer Clifton Coffin, living at 42l Henry
street, landed On a cement walk and
frectured one OF his legs. The fireman
stayed on the engine and escaped unhurt.
The accident occurred shortly before
o'clock, when engine No. 1928, draw
ing the Jacksonville Flyer, of the South.
ern Railway, emerged from tunnel
leading to the Union Station. Some OF
the mechanism ben, ath the engine wss
displaced and this, cstchipg in a switch,
caused the engine to leave the track.
None of the coaches was derailed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
PERSONAL,

Mrs. J. Stewart Jsmieson yesterday
afternoon very ctarmiugly en:trta,uea
the Thursday Club of which she Is
member. The p,izs was won by Mrs.
Wm. B. Dsinger6sld.
Mr., aud Mrs. A. w. AtchesOn left
this morning for visit to Birmingham,
Ala.
Mrs. Wm. ]. Boothe yesterday SITTER
noon at her home on Queen street en-
tertained her many friends a. one OF the
most brilliant receptions OF the season.
With Mrs. Bottle In the receiving liue
we're Mrs. Frank Slsymsker. Mrs. VIM.
J. B Iotbe, jr., sad Mrs G,rdn,r Boothe,
and assisting also in the drawing rooms
were Mrs. John L9sdbester. Mrs. George
J. French, Mrs. OlsreOce Lesdotaier,
Mrs. Laurence Stsbler, Mes Tnom,
Miss Bsown, Miss Susie Fawceit and
Mss Elsie SIoaden. The house was
most effectively decorated, the dining
room being especially beautiful with its
large clusters OF jouquils and yello"
shaded candles. Presiding in the dining
room were Mrs. Osssius Lee, Mrs.
George Uhler and Mrs. Edward Kem-
per, who we're assisted In serving the
guests by Misses Jean Brent, Georgie
French, Sibyl Smoot, Ellen Fawcelt,
Ed tn Bentley, Clarence Snowden and
Edith Soowden.
Among those appointed on the floor
committse OF the inaugural ball TO be
held in Washington on the night oil
March 4 are Messrs. Sherman B. Fowler
and Leo. P. Harlow, of this city.
Oapt. A. ]. Fair, who has been a. 9
hospital In Washington, ba, returned
much improved.
A Dumbr or the young ladies OF this
city, will, on Tuesday night next, a.
Nc Barney's Hall, G We a costume ball
10 r. turn for the dances given them dur
ing the winter by the Alexandra Gar
man Club.
Former Chief OF Police Webster, who
has recently been confined to his home
by sickness, is improving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
AFTER LONG YEARS.

Mrs Joseph Psdgett, ST., of Alex
sndris, Va, was in the city yesterday,
visiting her Alma Mater, the Visitation
Academy. Mrs. Psdgett was Miss Sarah
Lovtioy. she was pupil there fifty
Ave years ago, and is one OF the Oldest
living alumni. Though she found mauy
changes In the academy, she recalled old
scenes aud enjoyed seeing the friends OF
her school days. Her "reminiscences OF
school we're most entertaining, and we're
given with vivid collohng and the same
merry spirit that characterized her earlier
life.-1 Frederick, Md, News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
FUNERALS.

The funeral OF the late Mes Caroline
Taylor, daughter Of Mr.. O1rnelius aud
Mrs. Annie A. Taylor, who died Tuesday
night, took place from tue residence, ITO
south Fsyet'e street, this afternoon.
Rev. NJ. MoIt)n conducted the services.
The funeral OF the late Miss Louise
Cox, who was drowned "Wednesday
morning by falling into Accotink run
took place from Pohick Church this
afternoon. The services we're conduct
ed by Rev. Mr.. Meade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12

SAP thst he hsd spoken for over seven
hours ia the Senate and was q1't, ia
tigued-batliug agsinst negro and a
crszy president. He closed by compli-
meptng the committee on their hos
o tally and saving alter this visit he
would be glad for az opportunity to come
TO Alexandria sgsin.
The visitors returned home on the
special train about IL O'Clock.
Tonight is Odd Fellows night and
Potomac Lodge will visit the fair az
compsnied by Canton Lodge OF Wash
inetou. During the evening a drill will
be given.
A most pleasant part Ct the visit OF
the distinguished Americans wss the
present alton by the Masonic lodges
through Mrs. Annie Krsmer Dunbar oil
a handsome floral ha'ket ard bouque! to
Admiral schley and Sepstor Ii llnao.
While the visitors we're pariatipg OF
dsintiIy prepared supper Mrs Dunbar
pinned on the lapel OF the coat OF each OF
the visitors beautiful rosa new spec
ies known as Kramer's sPecial-which
has not as yet been on the market Tor
sale.
Tomorrow night the Glassblower's
Uuion will visit the fair and the prizes
will be awarded. after which an auction
will take place.
Tue following articles have been won
at the cut glass booth Brown Beity
tea pot, By Mr.. Ernest L. Allen; cot
glass punch bowl, by Mr.. ]. Randall
Oaton. it,, and rookery set, By Mr.. Will
liam May.
The following Ia the vote up to and
including lsst night for the shriners'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
BIG VAUDEVILLE SHOW.

The management wishes to announce
that tonight there will be an entire
change Of programme at the Opera
House and that the largest and best
vaudeville entertainment ever offered the
amusement-lovirg public will be given.
Especial attention has been paid to to-
nights show and treat is 10 store for
ali who attend. Before the week closes
and the talent leaves for other cities 1t
would be we'll for everybody to see this
show. The pictures tonight will be OF
the first order,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
CAVALRY FROM CUBA.

The steamer Washington, Of The Nor
folk and Washington Steamboat Com
papy, Captain Phillips, passed this city
about noon yesterday, having the
Fifteenth United States Cavalry aboard,
ibis regiment, which has been In Cuba,
srrlvtd at Newport News "Wednesday on
the transport Sumner we're transferred 10
the steamer Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
PRESS COMMITTEE.

President 5moot OF the Washington
Monument Association announces the
following committee on press for "Uid
Home Coming Week" Hubert Snow
den, chairman, Alexandria Gszette;
VIM. F. Came, 81, Baltimore Sun;
Luther Thompson, Alexandra Gizette;
NJ. T. Dwyer, Washington S ar and
Herald; R L. Csrue, it,, Washington
Times; James F. Peytou, Washington
Post; L. Lewis Smith, Alexandria San
day Times; Geo. Fl. Hayden, GIzet,P,
aud VIM. F. Csrne, j., Evening Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
POLICE COURT.

GJustice Fl. B. Cation presiding
The following cases we're disposed Of
this morninf:
John Wilson, colored, charged with
dsorderly conduct, was dismissed With
an sdmOnition.
A young whits man, suspected OF
luoacy, was committed for ten days.
James Miller, colored, charged With
drunken and disOrderly conduct was
6nad IS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12

The entertainment furnished the
children at the MssonIc fair room this
afternoon was largely attended and the
c1mmittee 10 charge saw to 1t that the
little ones enjoyed themselves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
To VISIT ALMAs TEMPLE.

The shriners OF this city will visit
Almas Temple of Warrington tonight
The car containing the AlexaudriaDs
will follow the 7:10 p. NJ. train. The
visitors will return on q special car. The
delegation will be headed BY Mayor
Paff.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
m.,ds,in the Fist Degree.

Columbus, Misa., Feb. I2.-Tbe jury
on the cave Of Q. r Smith, charged
With the murder oi Eugene A. LsLrsntr
today, brought in a verdict Of murder In
the frst degree. At the time 81 ihe
tragedy Smith said thst he had killed
Laurent becsnse of the lst'e''s mistna :
ment of his daughter. GA the day The
[ al opened Miss Smith GRATED a sep
saiion by making a TIA emsDi TIA, there
were no grounds for the f'ther's sus'
picions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12

For this section increasing cloudiness ana
warmer tonight. Saturday rain; light to
moderate winds, mostly southerly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
BAIIOONING.

Most everyone has desire, II not the
opportunity, of travelling toward the sun
in a balloon. 1t is quite possible that
many OF US will never have the oppor-
tunity of taking such trip. The next
thing to taking the trip is seeing It, end
YOU can witness a grand ascension at the
Alexsndria Amusement OOmpsny's hall
tonight. B sides this thtre will be
other excellent pictures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
Auction.

The following articles donated to the
Masonic Fair, will be sold at public
auction in front of City Hall, Saturday.
February -, at noon;
Oae two-horse Osborne MOWER, and
one John Deere Combination PLOW.
Terms of sale-Cash.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12

The hero at Santiago's fall
A man Of great ren)wn
Came down last night to Annoy Hall
And honored this old town.
Another Just as great as he
10 peace if not in battle
We mean BIN Tillman, Of old S. c.
He made the big hall rattle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

Sun rises tomorrow at 655 and sets at b:s4
high wat y at LOS o. m l.S2 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12

The Red Gross Shoes for tender feet
The ladies' who wear the Red Gross
shoes always wear q smile. Sold only
by ]. A. Marshall & Bro, 4z2 King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12

The Hes Hopkins FOOT FORM
SHOES makes life plfaiure. S)ld
only By J. A. MARSHALL & Bro, 422 King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12

Don't miss seeing Avaano, the Renowned
Palmist, Annory Hall, February l to IL In
elusive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12

Keep your feet Dry. "fry Ea'r OF
the celebrated" Walk Over Shoes D.
A. Marshall & Bro, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12

See Moving Pictures at Armoy Hsll-
febi ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12

NOTICE odd FELLOWS; All mem.
~ bers Of the order are requested 70 meet
with Potomac Lodge 70. IS at ODD Fellows'
Hall, on Friday night, February ~, at 7.30
o'clock. Reception 10 Patriarch Militants at
o'clock and visit 10 Masonic Fair at $50.
BY order Of Potomac Lodge.
W. HAMPTON YATES, Noble Grand.
WILLIAM A. CONWAY, Recording See
febIlH 60
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12

The cheapest is never the hest, but we
have the beat Footwear rod 10 Alex
sndria. John A. Marshall & Bro., 422
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
TIE MASONIC FAIR.

REAR.ADMIRAL SCHLEY AND SENATOR
BENJAMIN K. JILLMAN VISIT AND
SPEAK AT ARMoRY BALL
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-21

O. ID. CORNISH
Furniture and Stoves, Rugs ana CO.
Carts at special prices. 1910 z ut.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-21

FOR RENT--s furnished rooms.
bath. light and phone. $3.50 per
month, Phone Main ASA.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-21

STAR WINDOW CLEANING CO.. NJ
9ese. A 1889. Janitor service.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-21

!, a: $500 e. & 81 sc f 4.ss:
s.S 4ctsr Plaintiff. w. Eu-
Exits NJ Woc1er, Defendant.
61<}.@ re washington to thu said
,iHr3nx d W&<ter. Defendant:
on 1x[ *0I@IX summoned to APP
az Mn Il 15x|& (e0) days after
IS Az * ~ XErst publication Of
II 91111<&0&14 f0Wft: Within sixty
h. I|[I 3 [fS3<f DC aboye -nfifio7|
kio1l IL the above entitled court,
s111<f1< th4 compleint Of tbs
Anita 111 &<<x9 copy OF your
Pwok 41 No undersigned At
neyM n = Haintfffs ct their Ct
81 tatedl and In case 81
lure 10 10 40, Judgment Will b
dsmand OF the complaint, whio1
been filed with the clerk 81
This aofion IL brought against
. BY the plaintiff for the purpose
| obtaining a divorce and dissolv-
! the bonds or Inatrimony which
" exists between you and the
RIcKABAUoH q McELRox
CHAs. PHTR0vIT6KY.
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
| q. Addrese} COS Bank OF Califur-
Me Bldg Tacoma Pierce County,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS

ARE you tired or your old sewine
machinef Well, we will take II u
exchange on New Home at 9st
Tacoma av.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-21

|FIREl!--Insure your house and fur
niture in reliable companies. We
have them. II. J. Schwinn d Co..
BIG Bankers Trust Bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-21
BARGAINS


$3.50 down. balance to suit, buys
small house and 2 fine lots
in garden; house is partly
furnished with good range,
wire couch, dishes, tables.
chairs. etc; price, complete,
500. Owner Is sick and must
leave the country.
800 down, balance $40 per month,
buys two lots and Broom
house on So. Tacoma car line
price. e750.
$3.50 down. bal SIS per month. buys
acre of ground, partly
cleared: new 4-room bunga-
low. close in, near car line.
Here n property that will
make you money IL you want
to speculate.
$1,000 d0wn, balance to suit, buys
this snap. Two lots, 5-room
bungalow, on South State st. /:
lots are fenced; large fruit
and shade trees; streets are
graded adm paid; only 20
minutes walk to business
center OF city; owner must
sell to satisfy mortgage. I'm
improved lots in this vicinity
are worth the price we ask
for this property. II pur-
chased quickly, only $1,000.
LIGHT & TAYLOR
COS Provident Bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-21

furnished housekeeping rooms. ~ n
week up. 1942 So. ID a Jefferson
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-21

lDUNTLEY VACUUM CLEANERS =
Local agent. M. q. Calef, Dos g
lSt., M. 1868. A 2246.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-21
ACRE GARDEN TRACTS AT FIFE
EASY SAVINGS PLAN

II Fern HILL 8-rooms and nice lots. $3.50.
Snr Ps ana ety Oh iog
kinds
Tor big family; garden Of the best in
$500 Full
sion to reeaty se
CHANCE RENT in
VAUGHN BAY waterfront north Of
accessible thrice Above
frontage beach
lon $40 monthly payments discount cash.
Suite g. 95sk Pacific Ave.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-21

VIII sell my Groom house on cor
ner lot 40x130, for less money than
1t cost to build the house. See
owner, 1897 Pacific Ave.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-21
FOR SALE BY OWNER

Two 35-room hotels, doing good
cheap for cash. Must get
on my homestead. No josh. Will
take part In any good income prop
erty. No agents. Call evenings aft
er 6. Geo. w. Hess, 1407h Pacific
av, Tacoma, Wash.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-21
FURNISHED ROOMS TO RENT
The WASHINGTON. tith and J.

Newly furnished rooms, bath, cleo.
lights. phone. 6o2 So. II. Phone AisSl
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-21

FORE Rent-Nicely fur. housekpg1
rms, to parties without children;
mod, conven., 9is So. u. A 1905.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28
LEACH READY TO PLUNGE
TO GO OVER NIAGARA FALLS mi
A BIG RUBBER BALL.
Thing in Which He Will Make the
Trip Is of His Own Design, and
Unique in Construction.

CHIPPEWA, Ont-Bobby Leach
is ready for his trip over the Ca
madam Falls in a big rubber BALL.
The rubber ball has arrived. and
Leach is waiting the subscription of
sufficient money to make the tripI
worth while. He will make theI
journey for twenty-five hundred dol \
lars, and he says the Representatives
OF the several railroad companies,I
which would be benefited, held a
meeting in Buffalo last night, or at
least were to, to make arrangements
Tor the appropriation of the money!
Leach recently sold out his saloon
here, and expects to travel, after his|
trip, exhibiting moving pictures OF
the Journey He realized about fourg
thousand dollars from the sale OF
his place, and is reputed to be worth
IN the neighbOrhoOd of fifteen thOu-s
sand dollars. He has posted Ones
thousand dollars which he will for-
felt to charity in case he does noq
go over the falls within two hours
OF a time specified by the railroad
companies. He allows himself
leeWay of two hours to meet emer1
gencies.
The rubber ball in which he will
make the trip is of unique construct
tlon. 1t is composed of two sheIls1
the outer being about a half incn
thick and the inner shell being some1s
what thinner The shells are stlf1s
fened by connecting walls, NJ
spaces between being filled with air
A man hole, the cover of which maY
be laced down, affords means OF ~
gress and egress. The ball was mad7s
after a design drawn by Leach him
self, and is a most expensive con1
traption, the whole affair being somM
twenty feet in circumference.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28
THE PORT RATE GOLD BRICK"
McLendOn Explained to Committee
just What Is Was.

The day following his suspension
from office by Governor Hoke Smith
Chairman McLendon gave out an in
terview in which he referred to "the
port rate gold brick" At the hear
ing before the legislative committee
investigating the McLendon case a
member asked Mr.. McLendon what
he meant by "the port rate gold
brick" Following is Mr.. McLen-
dOn's answer to the question:
What | meant was that | would
not vote for any reduction of rates
from Savannah to Atlanta for the
purpose of allowing half a dozen
hardware merchants in Atlanta to
double their income at the expense
OF the rest of the state. ANY in
crease Of their profits, which thew
might make from special advantages
given them, l figured would mean
losses somewhere else, and I could
not consent to such a proposition for
an instant. | considered that that
would have been a gold brick for
the other cities of Georgia which had
demanded no reduction"