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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-06-14
TRE0. ROOSEVELT, New York

advisory to the national convention
delegates from that district, and the
vote OF the state ut large is advisory
to the delegates at large. Petitions for
candidates must bear no fewer than
1900 names
A National Primary Proposed.
An objection frequently made to the
state presidential primary is that II
forces the unit rule upon the delegates
and utilities The nsiruction OF the com.
munities which elected the delegates
who are III the minority. This objec.
ton has been met by the proposition
that. instead OF state primaries to ex
press preference for presidential
nominee. national presidential pri-
maries should be held. Senator Cum
mins this spring introduced a bill to
that effect. which failed to excite much
enthusiasm in the senate. 1t proposed
national primary to be held on July
y and every four years thereafter on
the second Monday Of July. The re.
suits OF such a primary election would
be canvassed by n national board for
primary elections" and the candidate
Of each political party receiving the
greatest number OF votes would be Ger.
to he voted upon in the November elec.
tons.
The bill would require primary elec
tons or candidates for president. vice
president and presidential electors. The
names OF candidates on primary bal
lots under the bill would be arranged
in separate columns. with one column
headed independent OF party"
III il were passed the Cummins bill
would mean the end OF the national
conventions of the great parties. More
than that. it would probably mean
the abolition OF the electoral college
and OF the possibility OF the election
Of presidential candidate who has &C.
lually received q smaller popular vote
than his unsuccessful opponent.
Among the objections urged against
the new primary system is It's failure.
as its opponents aIlege, to bring large
proportion Of the voters to the polls.
The vote in North Dakota was small.
and that In New York. which had q
primary characterized by Colonel
Roosevelt as n criminal farce" was
much smaller comparatively. In I'LL
o0is and Pennsylvania. however, the
general interest displayed and the size
Of the vote polled were such as to give
little color to this objection.
C0ntinucd m paUe
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-06-14
R NJ lAf0LLETTE, Wisconsin

former friend and political sponsor.
but ut Springfield. Mass. late in April
he abandoned his policy OF reticence
and. declaring that his back was 10 the
wall and that there was nothing for
him to do but fight. replied to Colonel
Roosevelt in kind. From that time on
ordinations and recrimnations have
been banded between the two old
friends in Il manner to make the A mer.
lean public sit mp.
Work to Be Done at Chicago.
On June 1S LOIS men and women
for delegates from the sufrragist
states will have seats IN the conven.
tom will assemble In the Chicago
Coliseum. .,......
Each state is represented by twice
as many delegates as It has votes in
the electoral college. Thus Oregon.
which has i've electoral votes. one for
each Of its two. senator's and one for
each OF its three representatives in
congress, has ten delegates. Alaska.
Porto Rico the Philippines and the
District Of Columbia have two each
and Hawaii six.
First OF all. the national committee
in which Taft Influence is supposed TO
he prepouderant. must sit to pass
upon the credentials OF would be dele
gates, The temporary roll of the con
yeDtion will be- made up by this body,
and 1t will determine the procedure OF
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-06-14

the first session aud the choice of tenn
porary chairman. After the tempo
rary chairman has made his speech
resolutions will he in order. the com
mittees. including one on resolutions.
another on credentials aud a third on
The first Is charged with the drafting
of the platform. the second with the
claims of representatives OF rival fac
tons TO votes In the convention and
the third with the recommendation Of
a permanent presiding officer.
Senator Elihu Root OF New York has
been mentioned for this honor. The
committee on credentials will report
at the opening OF the second session
Ii the debate on the platform Is long
and heated there will be another recess
before final action Is taken upon IT.
The platform out of the way. nomina.
tons for the first place on the ticket
will be in order. This will be the oc-
easioD for the big speeches OF the con
vention. II Is expected that w. X.
Harding OF OHIO. last years uisucress
full candidate for the Buckeye Cover
norship. will place President Taft In
nomination. and that Comptroller Prem
dergast of New York city. who made
the most fiery speech Of the New York
state convention. when be championed
the cause Of ColoDeI Roosevelt. will
present the tune or the rough riding
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-06-14
Notice Of Hearing Claims.

STATE OF MICHIGAN
THE PROBATE COURT FoR THE COUNTY Oh
SBIAwAssEE.
In the matter of the estate OF Alfred L.
Gu ,lker, deceased.
NoIice is hereby given that four months
from the 6.h day OF May A d. 1912 have been
allowed for creditors to present their claims
against said deceased to said court for ex.
tors Of said deceased are required TO present
their claims to said court, at the probate once,
In the City Of Corunna in said county on or
before the 9th day OF September A. ID. 1912.
and that said claims will be heard by said
curt on Monday the 9Th day of September A.
ID. 1919, at ten o'clock In the forenoon.
Dated May 9th A. d 1912.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge OF Probate.
BY FLORENCE LINDSEY,
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-06-14
SALIENT FACTS ABOUT THE
CONVENTION.

Number of delegates. 1923.
with the Same number Of alter.
nates.)
Necessary 20 nominate, $40.
Seating capacity Of the Coli
scum, 11.172.
Acting chairman Republican
national committee. Victor Rose
water Of Omaha.
Chairman committee on ar
ranssmsnts. Harry S. New OF
indianapolis.
Secretary national committee.
William, Hayward OF New York
city.
Sergeant at-arrns. Colonel Viii
liam r. Stone Of Baltimore.
Temporary chairman (aeeord-
ing to the national committee
siats), Senator Eiihu Root Of
Now york.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-23
VIII Welcome Bishop.

Richm ond, Feb. 23.-While nothing
definite has been arranged, elaborate
ceremonies are contemplated by the
Catholics OF this city to receive the Rt.
Rev. Dennis J. O'Connell, auxiliary
bishop OF San Francisco, newly.ap-
pointed bishop OF Richmond Diocese OF
Virginia, to succeed the late Bishop
Augustine Van dc Vyver. The pro.
gramme OF reception is now in the
hands Of a committee, headed by Law
renee F. Sullivan, comptroller Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, who was
in charge of the dedication ceremonies
of the Sacred Heart Cathedral.
March ~ has been suggested and ac-
copied as tentative date for the new
bishops arrival in Richmond, but it is
possible that this date may be changed
on further consultation. A meeting
was held Sunday afternoon to consider
the question OF reception for Bishop
O'Connell, but no plans we're laid in
detail. Mr.. Sullivan said Yesterday
that a meeting OF the reception COM
mittce would be held within the next
week, at which time the matter will be
taken up thoroughly. The committee
will also name guard Of honor, which
will meet the bishop and escort him to
the Sacred Heart Cathedral.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-23

II you want the best, that will stand
the test, at wolk or rest, buy your foot
wear at John A Marshall 1: Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-23
MADE WASHINGTON A MASON.
Fredericksburg Lodge Celebrates the
Birthday of First President.

Fredericksburg Va, Feb. 22.-
The members of Masonic Lodge No.
q, Of this city. and their guests, in
Guiding many ladies, assembled at
the lodge rooms tonight to enjoy 4
program prepared in celebration oil
George Washington's birthday. This
is always an event Of great interest
with the Masonic fraternity and their
friends in this city, George Washing
ton having been entered, passed and
raised Mason in this lodge, and con-
tinued q member up TO the time Of his
death.
The records of the lodge, giving re-
ports of the time when George Wash
ington was entered as an apprentice
passed to fellowcraft, and raised to
Master Mason, are still owned by
the lodge, are splendidly preserved
and are kept in glass case in the
vault Of the clerks Office OF the cor
poration court of Fredericksburg for
safekeeping. They are brought out
for inspection on special occasions
and are shown to visitors on request
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-23
Washington-Virginis
Railway.
In effect November l, 1911.
LEAVE ALEX


LEAVE ALEXANDRIA.
For Washington, from corner Prince
andrRoyal streets, week days, ii $ 90, 5 40,
s 5, %, 6 30, 40, 6 SIS, 05. Is, 7 80, -
75V, 90, S Is, 25, s IS, 50, 9 10, 9 80, Q 50,
10 10, 10 80, 10 so, II 10, II Is, II 90, II 50
NJ, u 10, II IS, u 80, Il 50, ! 10, 3, 100,
SO, 10, . IS, 30, 2 So 3 05, 8 25, 3 IS, 8 SO,
10, 25, 4 30, 40, 4 IS, 5 10, 8 p, IS, $50 ,
81 5, 20, 6 30, 6 As, 90, I Is, 725, 90, s30 ,
90, 30, &c 90, 10 30, II 10 and II SIS p: m.
SundAys-7OO 90, 50, 10, 8 20, 8 40, o.,
%, 40, 10 90, 10 20, 10 40, II 90, II 70
II 90 a. M, Il 90 NJ. II 20, u 40, oo, ll2o,
40, 90, . 20, 40, 3 20, 3 20, 10, 90, %,
i 10 5 90, S 90 40, 6 90, 6 70, 40, 90, ! 20.
7 40, 500, 8 30 900, 80. TO- 90 10 80 and
IL 10 p. m.
FOB MOUNT VERNON.
Leave Alexandria for Mount We mon,
week days, at 5 IS, Sc, Sc, 81, 10 %,
II IS a. M, u Is, IS, Is, 3 30, 4 40, 5 %,
$50, IS, so, 9 so, 10 50 and II so p. m.
Sundays-7 90, 30, 30, 10 30, II 80 a.
M, II sc, 80. , 30, 8 80, 4 80, ; 80. 30. 80,
s46 and 10 Is pm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-23
NEWS OF THE OLD DOMINION.
DELIGHTED TO LOSE HIS SUIT
Chaloner Says Delay Will Create SEN
timent for Lnnacy Law Reform.

Richmond, Feb. 22.-John Arm
strong Chaloner said today that he
received a telegram from his coun-
sci in New York, informing him that
he had lost on technicalities his suit
10 have the committee OF his person
and $r,5G0,000 estate discharged
and his sanity in that State recogniz-
ed, and had replied as follows:
"Delighted appeal is necessary
The greater the delay, the greater
the cost, The greater the outrage, the
greater tahe object lesson TO the
public concerning need OF reforming
lunacy legislation. ] have been q
martyr so long 10 ignorant judges and
unjust. illegal law that ! am getting
used to il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-23
NEWS OF THE DAY.

A number OF dynamite bombs were
exploded by striking taxicab cirauffeurs
in Paris yesterday in the garages Of the
taxi motor car companies which have
not accepted the terms OF the strikers.
Many cars we're burned and other
wise damaged. One OF the bombs was
picked up by the police and was being
carried to the municipal laboratory
when it exploded, severely iniuring
two officials.
The woman known as Sister Candide
who was formerly superior OF the
Order OF st. Ann, Paris and who was
engaged for many years in an elabor-
ate scheme OF charita BILE work, was
sentenced yesterday on charge OF
cmbezzlement and abuse OF confidence
to IS months imprisonment. Her
sentence was suspended and she was
fined 5000, on payment OF which she
will be relieved from serving her term
in prison.
The Knights OF Columbus held an.
nual memorial services at st. Patrick S
Cathedral with mass by Father Faug-
han, the great English jesuit, while
tho old time volunteer and exempt
iremen paraded dragging the old
hand engine with which Bill" Tweed
and others identified with the good
old days" used to run.
At the old Jumel Mansion, ore Of
the several million places where it is
claimed Washington once had his
headquarters, patriotic services were
held this afternoon. Tonight numcr-
dinners will be given in honor OF the
father of his country.
Stirred to activity by the sudden
death within five DAYS OF eight infants
and the serious illness Of. five others 10
the Brooklyn Nursery and Infants
Hospitals, the police and Coroner Gin
men have begun a thorough iuvestiga-
ton. An autopsy disclosed traces OF
an irritant poison. believed to be oxa.
lie acid, in the stomachs Of two OF the
victims The theory Of the investiga-
tors is that poison was administered in
milk given the infants, and their at.
tention has been directed to woman
employed in the kitchen, who, accord
ing to fellow employees, has shown
signs OF insanity, and has harbored a
real or fancied grievance over her pay.
While the memory OF George Wash
ington was celebrated yesterday by
Americans throughout the civilized
world, the new Chinese republic took
cognizance OF the event and sent a
cablegram OF greetings to the State De-
partment. 1t came from Wang Chung
Hui, the minister for foreign affairs OF
the new government at Marking, and
read: Republic Of China sends hea rty
greetings TO sister nation across the Pa
ciic 10 honor OF birthday OF father OF
democracy"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-23
DAMAGE TO SHIPPING.
Wednesday Nights Gale Canses Col
lision by Which Steamer Sinks.

Norfolk, Va, Feb. 22.-One yes
sci, the Old Dominion Line steamer
Madison sunk, % others-steamers,
and sailing vessels-ashore, and three
mud scows carried out to sea, are
some of the marine disasters caused
by Wednesday nights gale. said to be
the worst since 1879.
The Madison sank between and 3
o'clock this morning, after being
rammed by the Norwegian tramp
steamer. Hlppolyte Dumois. The lat
ter vessels steering gear became de-
ranged, and the wind carried her
against the Madison.
H. B. Walker, of New York, presi-
dent of the Old Dominion Steamship
Company, was on board the Madison
with w. II. Landon, the company's
agent here, but both escaped injury.
No other passengers we're on board
the Madison at the time Of the col
lision. The Madison was returning
to Norfolk from Newport News, prior
to sailing for New York when the Du-
mois struck her.
Big Hole Cut in Liner.
A large hole was cut in the Madi-
son and Capt. Hulphers beached his
vessel at the edge of the channel near
Bush Bluff. After being beached the
Madison sunk as far as her main deck.
The Dumois, with her stem badly
twisted and port anchor gone, pro-
ceeded to Newport News for repairs.
Capt. Payne of the Merchants and
Miners Transportation Company
steamer Dorchester, which arrived
from Providence this morning. after
very rough voyage, reported seeing
% vessels ashore between Cape Hen
ry and this city.
Five large tramp steamers which
were in port were blown ashore dur
ing the gale. They were the British
steamer Elswick Manor, the Norwe.
gian steamers Cecil and Hermes, and
the Danish steamers Marseliborg and
Nordssjernen.
The beach line from the inner har-
Dor along Hampton Roads and the
bay frontage is strewn with small
boats of every variety. wholly or part.
ly demolished by the force Of the
gale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-23
Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Co.

Every day in the year for Fort Mon
roe, Norfolk, Newport News and points
south, via superb, powerful steel palace
steamers.
Leave Washington, Gas p. ri
Leave Alexandria 100 p. 10.
Arrive TT. Monroes 7.00a. m.
Arrive Norfolk 500 a. N. .
Arrive Portsmouth 500 4. u,
Leave Portsmouth $40 p. 70.
Leave Norfolk 500 p. m.
Leave F.. Monroe 100 p. m.
Arrive Alexandria go L. ms
Arrive Washington 100 H. mi
gThroTgh connections made at Norfolk
With steamers Of the Old Dominion
Steamship Company for New York and
MSrchants' and Miners Steamships for
Boston.
General Ticket Office, 72n l4th StN.W.
Bond Building, Washington, d. q.
Phone Main 1920.
Seventh street wharf. Phone Main 3iyJ
Alexandria wharf foot OF Prince street
W. Il. CALLAHAN
april 1, General Passenger Agent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-23
WESTINGHOUSE BIRTHDAY.
Memorial Services Held in St. Patrlck's
Cathedral, New Iork.


New York, Feb. 22.-While there
was general observance Of Washing
toms Birthday here today, there was
an absence OF the usual elaborate cere-
monies OF former years. The most
unique feature was the water wagon"
and drunkards' reunion celebration at
the National Headquarters Of the Sal
walton Army.
Several hundred former drunkards
paraded Fifth Avenue preceded by 4
water wagon-.a real sprinkling cart
and the police were asked to send
every drunkard picked up today to
their all-day services at their hall on
West Fourteenth street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-23
Senator Daniei,s Portrait.

: Richmond, Feb. GA few friends
OF the late Senator Daniel have secured
an excellent portrait Of the distinguish
ed statesman, which was presented to
the State in the hall of the House OF
Delegates last night at O'Clock.
Major Holmes Conrad, Of Winchester
made the presentation address and the
portrait was received on behalf OF the
state by the governor. Lieutenant
Governor Ellyson presided.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-23
RAILROADS.
Southern Railway.
PREMIER CARRIER OF THE SOUTH.

SOuCQSTu railway
PREMIER CARRIER OF THESOUTH.
rains leave Union Station. ALEXANDRIA,.
IL effect Feb. 3. 1912.
N. B.-Following schedule 6gur es pub
shed only as information, and are not
guaranteed.
7A7 A. M.-Daily local between Wash
ington and Danvilie delivers connec-
tion daily except Sunday at Orange to
G. & o. No. il5 for Gordonsville and
Richmond.
SAT A. M.-Daily-Local for Harrison
burg and way stations.
9:l7 A. M.-Daily-J. g. Fast Mail.
Stops only for passengers for points south
a. which scheduled to stop. First class
coaches; sleeping cars 10 Birmingham
and drawing room sleeping cars to New
Orleans. Dining car Service.
1l:17 A. M.-Dailv-MaiI train. Coaches
for Manassas, Charlottesviile,L ynchburg,
DanviJ.e and Greensboro. Sleeping cars
Greensboro to Atlanta.
AT P. M.-Week d@ys-Linited 70
Warrenton, Charlottesville and Harri
1872 p. M.-Daily-DirrnIngi lam spec
ial. Sleeping cars between New York,
Stlanta, Admission nu birmingham
Through frstclass uuacnes between
Washington, Atlanta and birmingham.
Dining car service. LuuIisI 70 California
five times weekly.
1852 P. M.-Week days-nlmlIeu TOT liar
risonburg and wav stations on Manassas
branch, also tor Warrenton. Pullman
buffet parlor cars.
5I2 P. M.-Daily-Local for Warren
ton.
6:37 P. M.-The Southern's Southeast
ern Limited for Asheville. Column
bia, Charleston, AIKEN augusta, Say
annah and Jacksonville. Through Pull
man drawing room, sleeping cars.
Coaches. Dining cars.
1927 p. MISUNDERSTANDING ana
Chattanooga Limited (via Lynonpurg,.
First-class coach and sleeping cars 20
Roanoke, Knoxville and Chattanooga
Sleeper to New Orleans, Washington TO
Roanoke. Dining car service.
HOP P. M.--Daily-New York, Atlanta
and New Orleans Limited. All Pullman
train, club and observation cars to New
Orleans. Sleeping cars to Asheville,
Atlanta, Macon and New Orleans. Sleep
ing cars to Charlotte. Dining car service.
427 A. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. special.
Sleeping cars and coaches tor Roanoke,
Knoxville, Nashville, Chattanooga and
Memphis. Dining car service. Wash
ington sleeping cars open 1000 z. M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-23
BIG AUTO FIRE ENGINE READY

Stanton, Va, Feb. 22.-The big
automobile fire engine ordered by the
city several months ago from the
Robinson Fire Apparatus Manufacture
ing Company. arrived here today. The
machine is the most powerful Of the
kind built. and when the first DEM
onstration is made by the manufac-
turers officials from Washington, d.
c., and other large cities. including
heads Of fire departments. will at
tend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-23
Washington Southern Ry

Schedule in effect Januory /, 1911.
Trains leave Union Station for Wash
ington and points north daily at 7 43 0S,
81, s So and 10 20 a. NJ, y Of. 2 30. s 1S
and IL 80 p. M; week days at 607 and SIS
p. m; Sundays only, s OF p. IN.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond and
points south at 4 81, I 50 (locaN and 10 %
4. m, 1915, 421, 527 lJcaD 81. AZ
9 81 p. N. daily; and 20 p. m. week
days.
Accommodation 70, Fredericksburg at
IllS a. M, daily. On week days this
train runs through to Milford.
NoTE:-Time ofarrivals and departures
and connections not guaranteed.
W. P. TAYLOR, Traffic Manager
Richmond. W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-23
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Is Averse to Government Ownership of
Acknowledgements Report of
Postal Commission.

Washington, Feb. 22-President Taft
is against" government ownership oil
telegraphs, the pet project OF Post.
master General Hitchcock. Today the
President aired his views on the matter
in a special message to Congress, sub.
hitting the report OF the Postal Comis-
sion. approving its recommendation that
rates on newspapers and magazines be
raised, from to 2cents pound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-23
.IaryIand Delaware and Vh-
ginia Railway Company.

Steamers OF this line leave Ale1andrla
on and after May IS, 1910,
Every MONDAY. WEDNESDAY and
SATURDAY at 430 p. m.
FOR BALTIMORE AND ALL TILE
USUAL RIVER LANDINGS.
Cuisine and appointments unexcelled
Freight for Baltimore, Philadelphia
and New York solicited and handled
with care. Through rates and bills OF
lading issued.
Single fare to Baltimore, $3.50; round
trip, $3.50; staterooms, one way. 7L5E
Meals, SOC.
REARDON & GRIMES, AgentsI
Foot of Cameron street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-23
TRAINS ON RLUEMoNT BRANCH

Leave Alexal. drla Nv. & u. Station,
week days at S22 a. Nj, 3. 50 and Il S;
P. NJ. for PluemoLt; 633 p. NJ. week
days for LeesbUrg; 4:i5 p. NJ. daily fol
Bluemont 9:23 A. NJ, local, on Sun
days only tor Bluemont.
For detailed schedule figures. tickets
Pullman reservation, etc, apply TO
WILLIAM G. LEHEW,
Union Ticket Agent, Alexandria, Va.
F. II. COAPMAN, Vice Pres &Gen. Mgr
s. II. HARDWICK, Pass Trrf. Mgr.
II. F. CARY, General Passenger Agent.
l.. 8. BROWN, General Agent,
Washington, D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-23
John Ahern & CO.

Corner Prince and Commerce Street.
WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCERs
and dealers in
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS,
Country produce received daily. G Our
stock of Plain aud Fancy Groceries en-
braces everything TO be had in this line
we hold largely in United States bon d.
I'd warehouse and carry in stock various
J. lands of the best
PRE- RYE AND MALT WHISTLES
made. Have also in store superior grades
of Foreign and American
WINES, AEEs HEOWR: ETnUF, 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-23

When the ice begins 70 thaw, rs it
certainly will, you will need tn ose Gold
Seal Rubber Boots and Shoes, the best
on the market, sold by John A. Mar
shall & Bro.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-07-18
new COFFEE
INDUSTRY IS.
STARTED HERE
Ira Luter Opens Business at 22O
Tenth and Will Import
Coffee

A coffee roasting and grinding in
dustry has been established at 220
Tenth street by the Cairo Coffee
Company, of Which Ira Lutes is the
manager. The new concern will sun
ply fresh roasted and ground coffee
of four different grades, three
straight grades and one blended, at
retail and Wholesale The machin-
cry, of the kind used in all first-class
coffee roasting houses in the coun-
try, has been installed. The roaste'
is of the Burnes & Son patent.
The coffee roasting is done by gas
heat and the power used is electric
ity. The present capacity of the
plant is 1000 pounds each day, All
the coffee handled will be imported
direct from South America, through
the port of New Orleans.
Manager Lutes has for many
years been local and travelling sales
man for the Steel-Wedeles Grocery
| Company of Chicago and is thor
oughly familiar with the coffee buss-
ness, that staple having been one 0!
his principal lines. He is considered
an expert in the handling and Sc
| lecting of the best grades
1t is the intention of the new COM
pany to devote its energies entirely
to the supplying of the grocery anc
wholesale trade in Cairo and the ter
ritory adjoining. The reason fo'
selling at retail is for the purpose o.
introducing and creating demand
for the fresh roasted goods.