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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

Editor w. D. Johnson, Of the Lex
ington tKyy) Standard, does not
want ''rhompsons National News Bu-
reau' to overlook the significant fact
that he was "Kentucky's original
Taft man.. The important fact is
herewith recorded and the hope ex-
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28
BEGINNING Friday Morning, Jan. y "
and Ending Saturday Evening, Jan. 80
REDUCTION DESIRABLE MERCHANDISE IN ALL DFprs
White Damask. Table Linen 72c v,

White Damask Table Linen TIC yd.
= reduced from 95c
White Damask Table Linen. $50 yd
reduced from $1.10.
White Damask Table Linen SEC yd
reduced from $1.25. .>.
Linen Huck & Damask Towels IL 1-2c,
15c..,, 19c and Csc.
Linen Crashes at z 1-2c 1-3c, 1Oc &
~ l-2c!" ,. -. -. 81
sHEETs, PIt,Low CASE AND N s. BED
49,. SPREADS;'
S's sReet 7s4ssS S2 4nS bleash ssc soc,
'stahdaa8 duality; Bleached Pill
slow Case; t86X42 inch !'.!.1Oc'i: each
LID .IaFgees:White: Quilt; $3.50 > i,
quality: saie1 BEica -! ~. .98e. each
|. FGinged White. = Guilt, With or
- without IT. cnt: corners? "$1,25.l.u ..
f.. quality sale price -: CSC each
T.. ~ LACE CURTAINS. ;.'". :
From this Department will be offer,
ed some Of the best bargains Of the
SALE. i"~'',...
as. prs. swiss, Ruffle Curtains,
2 1-2 yds. long, sc inches
wide; special ........... !. soc DR.
"a prs. Swiss Ruffle Curtains,
1-2 yds. long, SO inches
!. wide; special ...:.........75 c Or
As prs. Swiss. Rnffle Curtains,
2 IL yds,: long, 40 inches
wide; special ........,. $50 Or
IS prs: .Bobinette Curtains, 1-2
yds. long. sc inches wide, spe- 49,:
clat .:.. H.: $1,000 pr
Lace Curtains, $3.50 quality.
Special price. 49, e.. $106 pr
Lace Curtains, $500 quality;
;. special price ~ ...:... -. .$E50 pr
Lace Curtains, $3.50 quality: ~.
special price ST. 80. pr
Lace Curtains, $3.50 quality,. >,
special price :,......::. .l...$2.65. pr
.=,~,... WHITE WAISTS. :: = -:
The balance of :, our; ,lifie Of 500
Sire and $3.50 White; Lawn and Ma
dras Waists will be closed at so and
75c each. -. .gn:. :,
=. - MILLINERY DEPT. -! -
j The balance of our Trimmed, Hats
$500 to- $3.50; reduced from $500 to
$4,000. ~ 49,: ,~., 49,
CARPET DEPARTMENT. 80 ,
brussels Rugs, room\ size, 9X10 IL tt,
$3.50; regular $1,000.
Brussels Rugs. room size, 9x12 it.,
$10.5Oi regular $14.00.
Brussels Rugs, room size, 6x9 IT,
$3.50, regular $3.50.
Velvet. Rugs, roo msize, 9x12 it..
$1775;u regular $3.50.
Administer Rugs, room size, 9x12 it..
$3.50; regular $24.5G.
27x54 Rugs of Velvet and Administer
$50 each.
LINOLEUM BARGAIN.
80 Standard Lineoleum in the best
Pattern, 42c. so. yd. (Not laid) :CBrine
the measure of your room.) -....-.
We also offer from Carpet Depart
ment large size room deugs, 10. 1;2x12
ft"' Made from Royal Administer and
Body Rrusseis. carpet, $1,000 DUAL
ity for $16l50, and $500 duality for
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

+ President-elect" Taft continues to
|disappeint The enemies who cooked
MP the report that he is inimical to
the welfare OF the Negro. Living a
steady life ito. the contrary is the
most 'effective~ reply to critics and
marplots! 3'I,. ~. ,.. - -
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

No matter what the social regula+
tons and restrictions in the cities
may be, let it be borne in mind that
there is no color line in the SOIL. An
acre Of ground will raise as many
bushels Of wheat, corn or potatoes
for black man as It will for a white
man Of similar industry and intelli-
gence, the COWS will give the same
quantity Of milk, the hogs will fatten
az rapidly and the hens will lay as
profusely for one race az for another.
If the manager attends to his bust
ness. Back to the farm ye kickers
for equality Of one kind and another.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

Not content with robbing the Ne
gro Of his sometime teputed mono
poly of chicken, watermelon and
poke chops" the ruthless white man
has now stepped in and taken away
our '"possum and sweet taters.'
None Of our cherished institutions is
safe from the invasion of the eau
casian hordes.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28
RIBBON SPECIAL.

oSfhS
RIBBON SPECIAL. :.
S inch. heavy Taffeta, all silk Rib.
bon Black and 'saH1 colors; the ,30t.
quality; sale price 21c yd. :. -, .
cLoAKs., AND. $falL DRIED SUITS,
J The balance of alr line of Ladies'
Misses and Children s. Cloaks, have
eaa nTka h p6l'e half ana price In
We do. not wish to. carTy. over a sin
gle garment. You .Will therefore find
totWear' ,Deppartnniieant: r. : ~ =, TX
Ladies', Tailor Made Suits; reduced
to half price and Jess. = $500, $500
$1,000 and $1,000 for suits that sold
for $500 to $500. &
SILK UNDERSTANDS.
We will offer during this sale an as
sorted line of Taffeta Silk Underskirts
that we have been selling all season
at $500, for this sale your choice for
$500" They are N Black, White,
Dark Red, Two Shades Of Navy.
L III &C EolIeiuGS VI oIANu, L uIeo OudQSS
of Green and Medium and Dark
Gray All new, fresh goods, and the
best silk bargain we have ever offered
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR SALE.
'Fhe, best valuesSIn Muslin G, Cam.
brio Underwear will beifound in this
6 ef I'D R sa cost teo Of nStsra1
A&iftf. tr trimmings. ~ MAJ L.. 49, ..' =
Ladies' Muslin Gowns Emby .. 81
't=Lsd5es MdssiifD and Cambria w.
= Gown, Plain tucked or Lace ia
and .Emby. trimmed, Special CSC
, Ladies' Z Muslin and Cambria i,
Gowns. Lace and Embg, TRIM. 9,
med; special at -. ....,,..,.$14 Is
<1,il CORSET. COVERS, =. ~:.
Corset Coyersr plain tucked or
with Emby. trimming 25c each
Corset Covers, in Cambria,
Elaborately trimmed, with .
lace and Eflby. Special at $50 d
!:.: -. ,.s.ahI;. .....48c eacn
>.,... SKIRTS.
We call attention to our White
Skirt with the wide ruffle of
lace or ETnby. special at ...... $50
-. COMBINATION UNDERWEAR.
Ladies' Corset Cover with Skirt or
Drawer Combination. Lace and EN-
by. trimmed; special at 98c., $1.48 and
$1.9S.
LINEN SALE.
The Housekeepers' Harvest" Ia
bic Linens at lower prices than for
two years past. Crashes, Towels and
Napkins, at same reduction in price.
Cream Bleached Table Linen. .48c yd
reduced from Csc. u.s..
Cream B1eached Table Linen, Csc yd
reduced from 85c.
White Damask Table Linen. Soc yd
-: reduced from &C.,; xs,.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

Questionable character, suggestive of
the cap and jbells-has departed un-
der tho rapid-fire blows OF the big
Stick" The Negro is wearing mo
crepe over the passing Of the buck
ram, Knight Of the Pitchfork. 49,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

d.. The rumor that any of our. princi
pal colored federal officers are plan
ming to resign can be discontinued
in advance and rated at: zero :. a
Dun's or Bradstreet's.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

i, The Washington correspondents
to the various Negro journals Of the
land are becoming as numerous as
the leaves Of Vallambrosa and y, as
aggressive and magnificent in, war
fare as the famed leglons Of Caesar.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

r: The real statesman is never dis
concerted by; false and malicious gu
+morsy' set efleat by mischief makers
or 'those@ who merely thirst for
the 'sersat ional. !. -.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

There are greater blessings on this
earth than large family, without
the necessary means to feed, clothe
and shelter it and to educate the
children.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

I, Louisville's progressive men and
women are getting together prepare
tory, to, giving the National Negro
Business League the time Of it's
life" TO-
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

= ~ knew that concrete was . being
used for all sorts Of purposes" re-
marked the Sarcastic boarder, "but
this is the first time I eyre realized it
was also being used to make biscuits"
detroit Free Press.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28
> Prices will be maintained only for time advertised "
STERRETT BROTHERS
Goods Sale will be Exchanged Taken Back

pressed that he will cash in for
the full value of his chips.
The, way to. win is to keep ever
lastingly at it.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

Neat and substantial home in the
suburbs for the colored people now
in the alleys Of the great cities would
be the logical solution Of. our yexa7
ticus problem of health and SANTA
tion. Try it, We men or wealth.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

1t must be admitted that as pace
maker in all kinds Of activities,
President Roosevelt shows "some
class"
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

When the ambitious Negro has
sufficient originality to seek a politi-
cal job not held by a Negro Of DEM
onstrated worth and capacity, he is
giving evidence Of genuine progress
in intellect and ethics. Let us cur
tivate the pioneer spirit.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

IS Banks and business institutions of
every type" are multiplying; out the
Boston Guardians plaint softens not
at all. Rachel. mourning for her
children and refusing to be comfort
ed, wasn't a marker to the Trot-
terites in chanting jeremiads,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

The '%Short Flights man is indebt
ed to Vice-President Fairbanks fol
daily copies OFF, the Congressional
Record. 5.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

If 1T is to be the possum test, the
black folks will get in on the ground
floor under the Taft administration.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

There's a lot in modern science,
s Sure's you're born.
Did you ever try deep breathing
:. For corn?
- Louisville Courier-JournaI.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

IT should net be overlooked by the
fair ones' that Editor and State
Librarian Of West Virginia, Gilmer
is a bachelor. We charge NOTHING
for this valuable tip"
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

The Negro Bandmasters of the
United States Army are coming into
their own ...... J.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

If Nebraska must have a democra-
tic Senator, that, Commonwealth
light as we'll elect Bryan as anybody
else. He would at least make things
lively on Capitol Hffr ,..nn
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28
Silks AND DRESS GOODS.

> SO inch Balek Taffeta Silk. csc
a., quality; sale price ....... :. sac yd.
:, SO inch Black Taffetas Silk, $40
Quality, sale price .....!. .XSc yd.
So inch Black Taffeta slim, $1.20
4 quality; sale price. ........ $50 yd.
Ss*sss1* ~; SS. saF%Ss[ =?
a. =. g.. DRESS GOODS. : =.
>'' J At ISL. yd,, sis offer choice OF 1s rcs
I all wool DrAss Goods I'M A.. IS and SO
ZfncEesH wid@ I'm, Black; & Plain Colorsy
- Broad Cloth, Serges, Mixtures and
,,sFN Fancy, 4YeaYes, goods that have. sold
ali season stat at $500 1925 and +S1.50 yd
- THIS line will not be duplicated
AT SOC xd- NE also offer choice of all
: Wool AHA Wopgfesd Dress Goods, In
= Fancy Weave$, AZ, &c and SO inches
wide and have been selling at 75c.,
85c, s$1O0 and $1,25 yd. '<.:..' -.
- DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT.
IS inch wide Androscoggln
: So inch Lonsdale 4Bleached Mus ! 49,
lin ...... &c va.
Sc inch Fine Brown Muslin. S 1-2c yd.
= Standard dual itST Light Prints &c }Xd.
Standard quality Dark Prints. &C I'd.
Light and Dark Outing Cloth;
Toe quality 4. -, -, 60 = IS 1.2c yd.
-Huck Crash; 7cquality ....... Sc I'd.
%I5se quality :. 3..+..,::...;,::..3oc yd'
White figured Curtain Swiss:
LANCASTER, inghams, Blue &
-" Brown: eereckg -: i, .SA8r4c yd:
Dress Ginghams, 1Oc quality,
:ss.s s2ss. ,r;5S 1iasi Yae-
':s's% e.>,ss.e@ . GooDset~>
& II S..
: l3a CO.. e Is l teuRis;l sfss5 fo II u xas:
Dsu4t Finish$' ''Naansook," t.16c23. ~, ~ !
-, quality; sale price. 49,. II 1-2c yd
,soft Finish "Nainsook."' zoe -
quality; sale price -: Ice yd;
Fine duality sWKate> Figured :
=. -. Madras" 25c quality; sale
- price =. $.!..! .'..1sc&yd>
EMBROIDERY SPECIAL. -
5000 yds. medium wide and narrow
Embroidery sshd ansstting,. at ACTUAL
EFT SslyS1 HR87s gooGs are w in E E LIZ Is
- from, 14e va sAhd UP. " Every piece IN
the sale is wwo3rtif double the marked
price. No duplicates can be had after
this sale. - r..
:, ' HOSIERY BARGAIN.
: We offer two big bargains in Ladies'
Hosiery. g.. ,....
At 81 1-2c pair we offer 800 pairs
Ladies' Silk Ingram Hose in both
J. Lace and Plain, They have never
been retailed' for less than soc. pair.
The second bargain is 700 pairs plain
Lisle' Mercerized, Gauze Hose, at II
1-2c pair. They have. been retailing
at zoe.
CORSET.
We offer g3 special lengths in a
Standard high grade Corset. Hose
supporters attached at soc each. You
will find at equal to the $1.00 Corset;
ai2aa & RI rXn ...u, ....
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

means, and &inau ggration period at
washington il the best time to form
such an consolidation, ! The Negro
newspapers, OF the country are; voting,
AYE" with ), gratifying unan!mfS. =
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

A National Negro Press Associa-
ton should be organized by all
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

- .'',3.;:' M. ,.,-,%'
!, Editor George, ,C,s Clement Of the
Star OF .tz5iQRl, :. aallsgt attention in a
most positive and ntimely manner to
the fact, that managers of concepts
and entertainments of various kinds
where Ian Admission >.fee is charged,
too often neglect! 20 send stitk4ts'to
the local ,rlaRraSeDtatiVeS 81 OF: 'ourMpa-
pers and yet, expect, to receive lgdod
notices, hoth; before and afterA't the
eVents.s-shreMd mirage fB oare 0are-
fuiS to seI 20 1t that the heWBBaper
men are sent not less than two com
plimentaries to their shows and If
there Is anything to. eat on hand the
interior" Of the scribes is appro-
priately and fully decorated, without
money and without price-Save for
the aforesaid notice" A "chimney'
manager who will not extend courte-
sizes should oe let adversely alone,
and the world will never know that
he Is on earth.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

* Go into business, If would WIN
wealth. 1t is the producer that Sc
cures the lions share Of the profits
Of commerce. 1t iS the consumer
who pays HE. little all for the privi-
lege Of being allowed to exist.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

A Washington Sunday paper pub
fishes a Feature" article on Gov
ernment Omcials Whom Taft Must
Retain Because They Are. Men Who
Cannot Be Spared" Though the list
did not include any of the prominent
colored officials, the BLACK Cabinet
is not permitting it's sleep to- be dis
turbed-as yet over the situation. &
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

, The museums OF the nation would
pay big premium to get hold Of the
newspaper man who has succeeded
in pleasing everybody. -,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28
HOSIERY BARGAIN.
CORSET.

We offer g-3 special lengths in a
Standard high grade Corset. Hose
supporters attached at soc each. You
will find at equal to the $1.00 Corset;
sizes IS to{88.&, ".s" 49,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

A. cotertewof the leadfhg profes-
sional men, business factors and fed
eral' officials Of birmingham, Ala,
and vicinity are preparing to give a
big feature dinner on the order of
the celebrated functions given by the
Gridiron Club at Washington, at
which the President Of the United
States, Supreme Court Justices mem
bers of the Cabinet, Congressman
and diplomats are in large numbers.
The affair Is being managed by c..
w. y. Johnson, Of the Internal Reve-
nue. Service, and it is to be pulled
OFF" about the middle of January.
Distinguished guests from abroad
are, :exnect ted, among, them, DR.: Book
er. i. nWtashington, Emmett J. Scott,
j. C.&NapIer, Gel. H. A. Ruaker. and
others frqm EaFious sections of, the
South 81 IT iR IT,. be the !" swelleat''
social. seVent5eKer given in Birming-
a'i' :' >'F''.'s' ga" tT.~@ . go II
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28
=! LADIES COAT SWEATERS.

The balance Of our line, of Ladies'
Coat Sweaters, the $500 quality; sale
price, $500. vt E.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

There is no race problem, in New
Zealand, but few of us can AFFORD
to travel $4,000 miles to escape the
kind we have in America. T. y Ia :,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

Keeping busy-is the best means of
keeping out. Of trouble. The whites
and blacks';n New Zealand are 80
busy making money and attending
to, business affairs generally that a
little thing like the inter-marriase of
the races is regarded as a purely
personal matter and attracts no at
tention whatever. 1t might nav the
bourbons of the Southland to get
buster than they are, and attend
strictly to, their own business.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28
LINOLEUM BARGAIN,

81 Standard Lineoleum in the best
Pattern, 42c. so. yd. (Not laid) (Bring
the measure of your room) ......
We also offer from Carpet Depart
ment 6 large size room d2ugs, 10. 1;2x12
Body ware Rruhe G To srpe AH sg5o aad
itg for $3.50, and. $4,000 duality for
$3.50. (Not duplicates.) ."|,.'
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28
Hotel Brown
American and European.

We cater to Weddings, Sup
pers and Society Functions.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

Some old skeletons have been
found in an Did graveyard at New
port Maryland and the coroner is in
doubt as to whether, they are the re-
mains Of white peopIe or of some Ne
gro slaves, who. are known to have
been buried, in that vicinity nearly
a century ago. Tho. town is divided
into factionssover the problem as to
which cemetery the skeletons shall
find a final resting place, without
doing violence to the traditions OF
the locality on the mixing OF the ra-
ees, even after death. Some people
are funny. = ~ : .., -. '''
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28

The glory Of Tflman always of a
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-17
Cotton Crop Acreage
Less Than Last Year

THAT Central Texas h without a
cotton crop with half Of the month
of June gone by, may De- a state Of
Affairs difficult % imagine. SEE such
is the case aud 90 che farmers OF this
section o. o. a lad reality
This be- generally admitted through
ouf tle State and most of the south.
He.t The State Department 0f Az
uulfure m ths cts confirms this
statement lu ad. there is -o little
rrIau u tHr sr1uud fhat D1upari-
.HH H.Iarru tHe acreage of chile year
and r.at of iast Is neEI f1 iupo..lbie.
About ..r ory cotton ueII u1uu at
fu. present. uHe ns h.#u raised aI-
u.I exclusively H f.. ha. house.
u.H.I
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-17
GAINESVILLE WILL
CELEBRATE ON FOURTH
Program VIM Be Arranged for Coca
SiOn---LOW Rates On All Roads.

Saturday. July 3. win be a glorious
day for the citizens OF Gainesville and
all the surrounding territory.
A representative meeting OF the
citizens and business men was held
Tuesday afternoon az the Offices %
the Dutt0n Bank. when Il was easily
seen that sufficient funds could b.
raised 10 defray all expenses Of set.
ting up a gala day ard entertaining
the Visitors.
Major Thomas was elected chair
man and w. 4. Baker secretary Of
the meeting. which proceeded 20 bust
ness after some discussion was en-.
gagged In as 20 the late day In which
they had commenced the arrangement
Of q program and entertainment
Col. Baker made a talk and stated
that Il would be unnecessary for the
citizens here 90 ASK for special serv-
Ice over the roads. for the manner In
which the trains would be running az
the time Of the celebration would
meet every requirement. and the
thing now to do was 70 arrange the
program and solicit money 10 defray
expenses Of the days entertainment.
The amusements win consist Of au-
tOmObile races. sack races. greasy pole
and other minor attractions.
70 end with q game Of ball az the
park IN the afternoon. and probably
are works In the evening.
Good prizes sin be offered. and IN
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-17

all the day win Be q scheme 10 m
duce a large per eentage OF the citi-
zens from the western part OF the
county 10 come here and set better
acquainted with the business men and
the citizens generally. Tor under this
new service Gainesville win appeal %
them more for their purchases IN TIE
future.
An EFFORT win also be made 10 81
cure additional low rates. and the
merchants will also be asked to
stand part Of the fare. provided such
an amount Il traded with them during
the DAY.
Coils. w. =. Baker and Ferdinand
Bayer. Who have already done some
Of the soliciting a. the suggestion o.
the meeting. have met win remark.
able success. and while only e few
business men have been approached
they have responded iberally, and
the citizens have also agreed 20 help
furnish the necessary funds 70 set ~
a first-ciass program Cor the day. &
Ferdinand Rayer, W 3 Baker, b.
N. Teach. Phillip Mlller and }. b.
Gardner have been named a. ire
committee 10 solicit Subscriptions and
assist In getting Nd TIE eniertaln.
ment for the day.
Another meeting of the citizens wlll
be called within the next few days.
n e IL deemed advisable 20 further
assist IN getting ~ The days pro-
gram.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-17

an effort 10 Disgrace him by process
OF impeachment
The position which Andrew John.
son took was that since secession was
never legally recognized. the seeding
States were already within the Union:
bat Congress was bent upon declaring
them 20 BE- without the Union. until
they bad ratified the constitutional
amendments and swallowed the an
welcome pin OF negro suffrage.
In the light Of subsequent develop.
ments the position OF Andrew John.
son has been vindicated.
When be left the Presidential chair
la 1858 be was In temporary political
eclipse. Twice be- vas defeated FOR
public Oiice-hrst for Governor OF
Tennessee and afterwards FOR United
States senator. "A last he Was hon
ored with the toga But bis health
was broken; his brow vas furr0Wed.
bis head Vas bent. Andrew Johnson
was 40 longer the same man. aud in |
1875 the sod of Tennessee pressed |
ne neryeless bossom % the old T.
statesman.
Then came the years Of forgetiul /
PEGS.
Hut on Monday Of last Week ten
houtand people nacked iut0 Green.
IIie to do him honor over an thf
ouHtrf roads che uaFuns beEsn a. +.
.ay break t1 race iuto the llrIe mom
aiu t1tu The Nouh aas there. The
.luth uts there And n0f "a a0rd al
.uerre uas rrokfn. Andres John
aH aar uron the heLghfs aFaini At
.ufs G.uTE.aU.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-17

made b. me department thTough Is
numerous stations. which prove that
climatic conditions. soll. etc. lu
practically sll parts OF this counfry
are adapted % the Erosfh 81 the
meiou.
This season a large quantity are
being raised ~ the Government 90
the purpose of seed propagation ani
Coz me introduction to the Dubnc
~ a. Proposed 90 name fhe new
meioa Princes Marle. m honor ~
the cronn pr.nrcas ~ nnumnuia.
ahoae SECT nr Knonlrs nas uh.u
t frnrrrf ltr ueious
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-17
Little WatermeIOnS
Have Been Introduced

WASHINGTON. June Indiyil.
gal Watermelons about the siEe az
a cantaloupe. ~ delicious flavor. in
color yellow aud red. which can be-
groun in any section Of THE country.
have been introduced through the a..
partmeut of agriculture by Horace
%. Knowles. former American minis.
Ger t1 hnumania. NO discovered them
in the fooihilis 0f enc Cnruafhiau
mountains in houmauia
Iar us. BAL haI.l f.rIa.UEIt fials.
.u dn.nE care and clsrHhero. fhe
leu arrival sin on a Ions felt SAINT
.f.H i-r wIrUmrrfr haze been