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The Forrest City times., 1910-11-04
BtLGO0AIsTs SOUGHT TO
 REACH COAST OF LABRADOR

et mtfHi. Quebec.-ThorauehlE fa t ga and showing plentiful marks :. "a ardueus week Of struggling .#a#=h the dense wilderness of r6~Htu Canada, Messrs. HawleY aaf Post. the unsuitable aeronauts who according to available data salad the America H. nearly 70 miles further han any other contestants iH tto big balloon race for the Gordon 'eeaett cup, arrived in Chicoutim
 They had landed at 3;45 Wednesday afternoon. October 19. 1,500 feet OH tha surface of an unnamed mountain. rhica as nearly as they could reckon. lies about 5S miles north of Chieou. teai and about eight miles north of i.ale Tschistigama.
 Storm Forced Them to Land.
 Trey had been involved 1T a snow s.aem which was accompanied hy a tEsnse in the wind to more north. et.N iifeesion from that which, up till u#er Aade fair to carry them to tha Lalr2Gnr coast. The adverse eondi- tiaas compelled them to land, much aza.Hst their wishes. Landing was e4eeted easily and the balloon was leIt in good condition.
 Saneninely they started to ge to the nearest settlement They were aHcammonly near the end of their provisions, but recountng the story ot 'he'f experience, they made light of 'hat feature They had confidence ihsY said. in their ability 10 kill sulfi- ii IT game to prevent starvation
The Forrest City times., 1910-11-04
Madison's Wheat Acreage.

Huntsville than 5oooo acres of wheat will be sown in Madison county this year. The wheat crop of tho past season was unusually good and many farmers shipped wheat to Kansas City. St Louis, Springfield and other points.
The Forrest City times., 1910-11-04
Shoots Girl Twice.

Rollins continued in his efforts to win the girl and tried to persuade her 10 eloPe with him. Her refusal is be Geved 10 have caused him to kill her.
 She was in the dining room of her home when Rollins rode up to the house He entered the room unan aomeed and shot the giri twice in the breast
 He then mounted his horse and rode away, before John Austin, who was in the barn had learned the cause of the shooting As Rollins fled, Austin no tced rifle and pack strapped to the front of the fugitive's saddle.
The Forrest City times., 1910-11-04
coughran Given Death Sentence.

Mena, Ark-A J Coughran, g ears of age. was convicted of mur- Ter in the first degree and was sen eneed to be hanged at Mount Ida November lG The case was tried in this county by change of venue from Montgomery county The indictment .bareed that Gouehran shot and in-
 tantly killed Allen Stacy July 10 1910
The Forrest City times., 1910-11-04
eco Care of Apples From Benton Go

eco Care of Apples From Benton Co.
 Grayette-The shipping of apples is about over in Benton county. Over G0O cars Of apples have been bipped to St. Louis, Kansas City. Memphis and other points. Several thousand acres of young orchard will be put out this month
The Forrest City times., 1910-11-04
e.o,etarv Meyer of for Cuba.

Rev West. Fla.-seeretary of the Navy Meyer left here for Havana after an inspection of the Key West naval reservation.
The Forrest City times., 1910-11-04
A SID 900 Fire

Little Rock-The hullhouse of the Little Rock Cotton Oil Company war ea-troyed by fire at an estimated loA. q. 10000
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-12-06
MRS. A. H. BROKER DEAD
AT C0RDELE HOME

Mrs. A. II. Brooker, formerly of At
lanta, died Thursday night at IL O'Clock
at her residence In Cordele, Ga. The
news of her death reached Atlanta Fri
day morning, and caused regret among
her many friends.
Mrs BROKER was formerly Miss Car
RE Dunlap, the daughter of Mrs. e. S
Dunlap. She is survived by two brothers
u. V. Dunlap, of Atlanta, and B. S
Dunlap, of Cordele. She also leaves two
sisters, Misses May and Lillian Dunlap
of Cordele, and three small children.
The death of Mrs. Brooker is especial
~ sad. as she left two babies just two
weeks old and another one 1-year-old.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-12-06
RESUMES NEGOTIATIONS
ON BIG CHINESE LOAN

PICKING, Dec. 2.-Willard d. Straight
today resumed negotiations with the Chi
nese government over the proposed loan
of $4,000, oO0 by an American financial
syndicate, of which he is the agent.
Mr.. Straight returned to Picking on
Monday after visit to New York, where
he conferred with representatives of the
loaning houses, j. p. Morgan e. Co.,
Kuhn, Loeb & Co.. the National City
bank and the First National Bank of
New York city. Today Mr.. Straight
had new terms to propose, suggesting the
participation in the loan of European
financiers
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-12-06

The young men in the engineering de-
partment of the University of Michigan
at Ann Arbor were shocked when a pref
ty, coed, Miss Helen Hamilton, of Belle
vue, entered their classes this fall to spe-
cialize in sewers. They got over the shock
soon. however, for Miss Hamilton devel-
oped into one of the best students in
the class. why shouldn't there be just
as much opportunity for a girl to win
success building sewers as In writing
stories, teaching school. doing sociological
work. or lecturing on women's suffrage?"
she asks. "I intend to devote all my en-
ergies to becoming a successful sewer
contractor. or contractoress. If you prefer.
My father is a sewer contractor, and l
have helped him many times in the pre-
liminary work. Sewer construction has
a definite and peculiar appeal for me-"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-12-06
MISSOURI WINS HIGHEST rNDrvD
UAL PLACE IN JUDGING
CONTEST

At the American Royal Live Stock
show held recently at Kansas City, L.
r. Douglass. student of the Univer-
sity of Missouri, made the highest score
In judging classes of live stock in COM
petition with Iowa, Nebraska and Kan
sas. The students from Missouri also
won the highest individual score on
cattle and hogs and tied for the high
est individual score on horses.
The best score made by any student
Of any institution was that Of S. T.
simpson. of Missouri. who made a per-
feet score in judging cattle. This is
the highest score ever made by any
student in the United States. The next
highest score was made by IN Iowa stu
dent at Chicago in 1909.
T. r. Douglass, of Missouri, also made
a perfect score on judging hogs This
is the highest score ever recorded in a
hog judging contest in The United States.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-12-06
DEPARTMENT STORES
TO CLOSE AT 6 O'CLOCK

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2.-While old
Santa Claus will probably be buster than
ever this Christmas. he has decided not
to work overtime so far as the big de-
partment stores in Philadelphia are con-
cerned After campaign of several
years the Consumers League of Phila-
delphia, which has been working up a
sentiment against stores being kept open
at night during the Christmas season,
has won a complete victory, according
TO announcement made today that none of
the big stores will do any business at
night Six o'clock will be the closing
hour for most of them.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-12-06
MANY PATENTS ARE
ISSUED TO GE0RGlANS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-Patents have
been issued to the following Georgians:
Henry w. Blake, Ball Ground, car truck
brake mechanism for car trucks and
equalizing mechanism for cars; John R.
Crowley, Atlanta, boiler flue; Montford
p. Morrison, Atlanta, cash registering.
change making and recording and ac-
counting machine; Moses A. Stern, Sa-
vannah, supplementary type case; John
RI Weatherly, Savannah, stalk cutter.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-12-06
TO IMPROVE
CITY HALL BUILDING

: MACON, Ca, Dec. 2.-Macon's city hall
is to be partially rebuilt The work will
commence this week. Aside from the re-
of the auditorium and the Of
fees so as to provide for the installation
of a steam heating apparatus, a vault,
and more room generally, the front of the
building will be materially changed.
The present broad steps will be done
away with entirey and the approaches
placed at either end, the place. the place
where the steps now are being filled in
with a portico with Grecian columns.
The work will cost about $4,000
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-12-06
PRESIDENT HANSON
RAPIDLY IMPROVING

SAVANNAH, Ga, Dec. 2.-Maj. ]. F.
Hanson. president of the Central Rail-
way of Georgia, was in Savannah yes
Lerday for the first time since his re-
cent severe illness.
He went for an automobile ride with
Col. A. r. Lawton, second vice president
Of the Central, in the afternoon. and to
those who inquired as to his health
he stated that he was getting along very
well, indeed, and was rapidly getting
ais strength back.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-12-06
GUNNERS WILL HAVE
NIGHT SEA PRACTICE

CHARLESTON, S. c., Dec. Am I'M
usual feature Of target practice with full
service charges at Fort Moultries which
started today, will be the night work OF
the artillery gunners, several search
lights being used TO light the targets and
towboats, and also to protect passing YES
sells.
will furnish a fine spectacle. Brigadier
General Mills is here to watch the effect
of the firing. All the heavy guns will be
used during the practice.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-12-06
ACT POINTS TO
QUIET IN MEXICO

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-Henry Lane
United States ambassador at
Mexico City. has applied to the state de-
oartment for leave of absence from his
post. This is interpreted by officials here
as indicative of the ambassadors convic-
tons that conditions in Mexico are ap-
preaching a normal state.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-12-06
Barn Is Burned

ALMOND, Ala, Dec. &C. w. Walk
er's barn caught fire last night from
some unknown cause and was completely
destroyed. together with its contents, ex-
cept a team of mules. which was res
cued. The losses were: IT'S bushels OF
corn. 1000 bundles of fodder, $50 bushels
of cotton seed. a fine Jersey COW and
calf and several hogs Total loss esti-
mated at about 81, 0O0
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-12-06
So Years in One Job

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2-Sixty-three
years OF service in one position is a rec
ord that taxes credulity. but nevertheless,
IL is that of Thomah Harrison, who yes
terday celebrated that anniversary of his
employment in the naval observatory
Mr. Harrison is 50 years old and still hale
and hearty.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-12-06
WOMAN, 108, PROVED SANE,
is, GIVEN HER PROPERTY

KOKOMO, Ind, Dec AT the age Of
los years, Martha Gammons, mulatto
woman, has been declared to be sane in
the Howard county circuit court, after
having been declared a person of unsound
mind a year ago. She has been put in
possession of her property, valued at
IS, 000 Proof establishing the woman's
age was introduced in the court
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-12-06
Channinu Moore Dead

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 2.-The Right
Rev. Charming Moore Williams died here
today after an Illness of two years, aged
S2 He went, years ago, to japan as
missionary and was Episcopal bishop of
Japan for a long time.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-12-06
A sENsI1LE K.roHEN TABLE.

This table should be placed on good
casters. so IL can be rolled easily tn
any part OF the kitchen. and put out of
the way when not needed.
1t can be wheeled to the dining room
door. loaded with dishes, and then push
ed to the sink, saving many steps in
this way. The top may be covered with
either zinc or heavy white enamel civrn.
The cloth. as IL is more eas-sS kept
clean. is preferable. A vessel hanging
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-12-06
OPTICIANS FORM
SAVANNAH SOCIETY

SAVANNAH, Ca, Dec. 2.-The Savan-
nah Optical association was organized in
Savannah last night. Its membership
consists of the local opticians, with DR..
i. NJ. Schwab as president.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-12-06

from a hook at one side to catch parings
Of vegetables and fruit will be found
valuable addition. IL this table is sta
tionary, a small zinc tank may be set
at one end connected with a pipe lead
ing down through the floor and out of
doors, through which water can drain.
The hole in the sink should be cover
ed with a piece OF perforated zinc In or
der TO prevent the coarse pieces of vege-
tables and other things from clogging
the drain-pipe.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-12-06
Hiuh School Burned

FORT WORTH, Tex, Dec. 2.-The Fort
Worth High school building was totally
destroyed by fire early today, causing a
loss estimated at $4,000. The fire is be-
neved to have originated in the furnace
room
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-12-06
Picket Boat Not Lost

CHERBoURG, France, Dec. Last
nights rumor that an American picket
boat of the visiting fleet had been lost
with several men, was disproved this
morning.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-12-06
CENSUS GIVES GADSDEN
AND PENSACOLA GAINS

WASHINGTON, Dec 2-Population
statistics of the 18th census made public
yesterday include the following:
Pensacola, Fla, p, $50, compared with
II ,747 in 1900.
Gadsden. Ala, 1857, compared with
42S2 in 1900.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-12-06
HANDY BOX FOR SUMMING AR

This is box having panes of glass
set in as seen in the picture. 1t is made
any size. and the top is opened by three
hinges Ga, b, g, and knob at d. The
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-12-06
INFORMATION WANTED


Dear Mrs. FELTON,. Gainesville, Ga.
Madam: Knowing that you lived In
the troublous times of the civil war, will
you please give me the following In
formation?
Please find out II the adjutant general
of General wofrord's brigade is living
yet and where. j was a member of Wof-
ford's brigade and we surrendered at
Altoona Heights, after General Lee had
surrendered at Appomattox, Va 1 re-
ceived q 30-day furlough from General
Wofford, signed by the adjutant general
of our brigade
/ am old, poor and afflicted and am
trying to prove up, and II our adjutant
is still living think 1t will greatly help
me. I feel that you can give me some
information. Hoping you can, I remain,
very respectfully,
j. H. FACKLER.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-12-06
GIVE AN oPTEIoN

SALEM. Ala. Nov. g. 1910.
Dear Mrs FELTON,: Having been sub
scriber OF The Atlanta Semi Weekly
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-12-06

II was General Grant who said he new
er had much concern about Democratic
success, because the Democrats could be
relied upon to do some fool thing at a
critical time in politics-but Mr.. Grant
lived to see a Democratic president (Mr.
Clevelandl and also a Democratic house
and senate.
/ am no seer or prophecies, but L rear
we will discover that certain Democratic
leaders will try to keep on with tariff
rates and not be anxious to antagonize
the railroads and other great interests.
We all remember that there were q Dem
ocrats who boldly sustained Cannonism
in the present congress.
/ do not think the insurgents will go
back on themselves, since they won sig
nal victories at the polls this fall. If the
Democrats do not appreciate their an
tagonism to the graft interests the in
surgents will not flock with them any to
hurt or TO help. They are not Demo
Gratis. and never intend TO be-they are
fighting graft and corruption I'm their own
party. III the Democrats come out boldly
for the principles that moved the insur-
gents to antagonize their own political
associates, then they will vote with the
Democrats. II the Democrats aim to run
with the hare and hold with the hounds,
then their success win be ephemeral and
soon over
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-12-06

bottom is slightly slanted for draining,
which runs at (e). All the articles get
good summing and are kept from
gathering dust or any floating matter.
About nine panes OF glass makes good
size.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-12-06

and durability. To uphold
this standard, we bought
stock in one of the best
equipped factories in the
United States $3.50, 900. 90
capitaD, instructing them
to build us a first-class
piano with speeial feat
ures, founded on our eli
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-03-30
Alphabet of Health.

The Atchison Globe has reduced
the rules for health down to tabloid
form and here they are:
Abstain from intoxicating liquors.
Breath good air.
Consume no more food than the
body requires. !,
Drink pure water.
Exercise daily.
Find congenial occupation.
Give the the body frequent baths.
Have regular habits.
Insure good digestion by proper
masticasion.
Justify right living by living
right. I.
Keep your head cool and your
feet warm.
Make definite hours Of sleep.
Never bolt yourfood.
Over exercise is as bad as under
exercise.
Preserve an even temperame nt.
Question the benefit of too much
medicine.
Remember, al ounce of pre-
vention is worth apoaEd OF cure,
Sacrifice money, not hea It'll.
, Temperance in all things.
Hinder no condition allow tht
teeth to decay.
Vanish superstition.
Worry not at all.
X-tend the teachings of this al
phabet to others,
Yield not to discouragement.
Zealously labor in the cause o
health and gain everlasting reward
He who learns this alphabet ant
lives up to it will doubtless EMO.
good health.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-03-30
Tricks 81 Fake Opticians.

This state as well as other states
that have not passed the optometry
law to. protect thespnblic is now in
tested with scores of travelling OPP
ticians, who offer & sell five dollar.
gold eyeglasses for onesdollar. The
takers either peddle from house to,
house or opeR7 up a 4 store in one
city or town after another, general.
" remaining in aplace from one
day to four weeks.
Big signs and5hafid bills announc-
ing the bargains In sye glasses and
s~pectacles draw crowds: The ticket
as described is testsH achsscustomer
that his case is q little peculiaE, OF
different from the oI4inary Sc as to
require specially ground" lenses
instead of the Eve dollar glasses fol
one dollar. By this deception, the
fake optician succeeds getting
exorbitant pricessoftes from SO to
s25, and you get no Satisfaction for
your cash. Whenb fnasa town
getting too unffrisndIy 10 him be
cause of the complaints Of aissatis.
fed customers, the travelling Opt.
clan closes bis staI over night.
takes,away eTergthiS . value and
often leaves a lot Rnpald local
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-03-30
Excursion Rates Via the South.
ern Railway to Augusta.

Account Spring Music Festival
April 80. 1910, the Southern Rail,
way announces reduced fares to-Au-
gusta, Ga, and return. Tickets on
sale April eth and 9Th with final
limit returning April 18th, 1910.
Children half fare. For further in
formation, apply to Southern Rail
way Ticket Agents, or,
]. L. Meek, A. G. P. A.,
Atlanta, Ga.
Alex II. Acker, I. P. A.
Augusta, Ga
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-03-30
Very Reliable Firm.

In this issue will be found the
spring announcement of the J. Will
lie Levy Company, of Augusta,
which has hundreds of customers
and friends throughout Edge6eldi
county. In addition to their very
large, ~well-selected stock OF boys
and mems clothing, this popular
firm conducts a department. for the
ladies on the second floor. They
extend a special invitation to the
Edge6eld ladies to make their store
headquarters when in Augusta. A
cordial welcome awaits them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-03-30
Most Appro

".John d. Rockefeller said
a New York banker, one
Saturday afternoon Biblical
text to base anaaddress on
Tmthinking, he ss about
that beautiful verse from t8ens
ty.third PsaImSThe my
shepherd, shall NOT
- aagess
agreed. But, Rockefeller thereis
even a better verse in the same
Psalm-Thou annointest my head
with oil; my cup runnetli oyer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-03-30

The following figures Will show
that the average value of the farm
lands of the county as returned for
taxation is 1923 per cre But this
does not include the land in the
corporate limits of the towns OF
Johnston and Edgefeld, which is as
sessed at $40. This added to tn e
lower valuation of the rural lands
would bring the average of all
land, towns and country, up to
about si4. so per acre.
The valuation given above does
not include the buildings.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-03-30
A Card Of Thanks.

We take this means of thanking
our friends and neighbors for their
extreme kindness and attentiveness
to us during our recent illness, and
especially those who were with US
day and night. We were entirely de
pendent on them, as we were all in
bed at the same time. They knew we
were helpless and words can't express
our appreciation of their kindness
and help. We thank God that we
live among such people.
II. w. McKie,
Alleen McKie.
Golfers, S. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-03-30
Good Laws.

Judge J.W. D,Vo re is eminentiy
correct in his statement that the
laws of South Carolina are as good
as,those of any state in the Unior.
And ifthe sentiment in favor of en-
forcing those laws continues to
grow for a few years more as rap
idly as it has been growing during
the few years past, it will not be a
great while. before South Carolina
has become the most law abiding
state.-Yorkville Enquirer.
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