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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1912-01-17

lation of the United States the
record of 1911 in business sense
can hardly be called satisfactory,
says the Chicago Record Herald
in its annual trade review, issued
recently.
Manufacturing generally has
been depressed. The railroads
have earned less money than in
the previous year. Crops have
been less, in consequence of the
drought of the summer, and pri-
ces of farm products have become
high as result. Wholesale bust
ness has found little at which to
rejoice, because the purchasing
power of many people has been
diminished.
To the farmers more than to
any other class the year has meant
prosperity, for high prices have
made total values of nearly all
farm products greater than the
1910 figures, despite lessened pro-
duction.
Business generally, however,
has recovered confidence with the
closing months a. d there is much
optimism everywhere concerning
1912. Few watchers of the mar
ket expect boom year, but boom
years bring reactions. The pros
pect for 1912 is for a solid, slowly
increasing betterment of business
conditions. There is indeed some
thing of apprehension concerning
politics. for 1912 is a Presiden-
tial year, and great business poll
cies depend on the nations policy
toward corporations.
The trust precautions have un-
settled Wall street, but they
hardly can be said to have dis
turbed many of the producers of
real wealth in the field, the forest
and the mine. To some manu-
facturers the trust decisions, how
ever, are disturbing. The skies
of the future are by no means
clear. Yet in the most important
of markets for manufactured prod
ucts, the iron and steel. there is
little direct effect from the decis-
ions or the suit against the Uni
ted States Steel Corporation as an
alleged trust. Supply and de-
mand governs.
AS an index of business condi-
tions the state of the iron market
throughout 1911 of course as of
great Importance. Pig iron has
fallen in price ST. ton, the de-
cline having been steady from Sill
in January to $40 in December in
the Birmingham price for No. 2
for southern pig iron, and CORE
spondingly on northern pig iron
The productive capacity of the
blast furnaces has been greatly
in excess of the country's con-
sumptive capacity, and remains so
at the end of the year, despite
increased buying by the largest
consumers of iron and steel prod
ucts-the railroads.
In the coming year the rail-
roads, it is highly probable, will
buy much more freely, for their
purchases in the last two years
have been far below their normal
needs. They have refrained from
buying new rails, new cars, new
engines and new supplies of every
sort because of their decreasing
net earnings, but the time has
come when they must buy largely
to keep their property in a state
of efficiency.
Gross operating earnings of the
railroads in the last year total,
so, 100000, 900, against
81, 842, 100000 in 1910, and the
of miles operated was
greater in 1911 by about 1850.
To meet their lesssening earn
Ings and growing expenses the
railroads have studied closely
scientific management and many
nave become more highly eff
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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1912-01-17
Rooms for Rent

on Sycamore street for light house.
keeping. G. E. Coons. 24tf
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-11
THE DAYToNA DAILY NEWS

Published every afternoon except
Sunday during the months of Decem-
Der, January, February and March.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-11
First Drop Curtain Sian.

1t is very seldom nowadays that We
catch glimpse of advertising signs on
the drop curtains of any New York
production. and vet time was when this
method of advertising was a source or
revenue to the manager. and curtains
were literally covered with signs. II Is
related that one of the foremost pro
ducers along Broadway some twenty
five years ago. while putting on a big
musical play. discovered that his funds
were running low and be was unable
TO raise loan One of the scenes in
the play represented Union square. n:
that time the first class retail center OF
New York city. He had an idea He
went to merchants whose places o.
business were on Union square ana
proposed to show their stores in his
scene and with their signs plainly in
sight. which would be a good adj The
suggestion was readily accepted. and
the producer got all the money he re-
quired for bringing out his play and
great deal more. New York Telegraph
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-11
piscrsditad hv : knifa.

An old politician whose tendencies
were toward the teachings of prohibi
donists tells how he accidentally spoiled
the effect of plea be was making
against the liquor traffic before an out
door audience IN the northern part OF
Indiana. By the time be had made ouI
the notes for his speech he had reached
a point of view that hoded III for King
Rum. and when he began speaking
from them his Imagination expanded
and his language fairly scintillated witb
firebrands buried ut the traffic ia the
midst of it. while paying his Specta,
respects to those who helped the tratt
along by their lenience toward II. a.
series of InalevoIent breezes tried To
carry of he loose leaves of his manu-
script. To stop the annoyance m
opened up his pocketknife ana pinnpo
the pages TO the pine board before hlm
He pinned them with such a vigorous
jolt that a big corkscrew with which
the other end of the knife was equip
per topped open and stood up shame
lessly before all those temperance pee
pie.
Il have always felt" the orator Is
wont to say that the impression |
made on that crowd was not commen
surate with the beauty of my effort
indianapolis News.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-11
mother Kanoaro9's Bravery,

During q severe drought In GER
tain section of Australia. the owner OF
a country station vas sitting one eve
rr- on the porch when he saw A
Eargerco lingering about. alternately
approaching and retiring from the
l. ..t. as if hal. in doubt and fear
V 3. to 90.
-ength she approached the wa.
t" .lils, and, taking a young one
II her porch, held it to the water
t. rink
While her baby was satisfying its
tAaat the mother was quivering all
over with apprehension, for she was
but few feet from the porch where
one Of her foes was watching her
The baby having finished drinking.
1t was replaced in the pouch and the
old kangaroo set off at a rapid pace
The spectator was so much Impress
ed by the astonishing bravery of the
afectionate mother that he made a
Vow-and kept it-neyer again to
shoot a kangaroo
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-11
Died For His Mates.

There is a tablet in the sailors home
at Melbourne to James Mari. He was
sailor before the mast on the Rip.
On July 10, 1878. the Rip was caught
In a squall Mari sat astride Of the
gaff when a great wave broke over the
boat and brought down the mainmast
There was only one chance to save the
Rip. That was to cut away the litter
But MARI chung to the broken spar.
and to cut away meant to send him
overheard to his death. So. looking at
him doubtfully. the men hesitated.
their axes in their hands. Mari. help
less, pondered. He saw that his death
would be the boats salvation. and be
shouted:
Cut away. mates, Goodby"
Then he let himself fall into the cold,
wild sea.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-11
Had One Resemblance.

One night, in a Texas town, John
McCullough's company was playing
"Ingomar." and young Sothern was to
be the leader Of the barbarian army.
During the day he and his compan-
ions-in-arms ransacked the town for
fur coverings in which to appear on
the stage. They secured some skins
which had been imperfectly cured. In
the scene where the barbarians
rushed on Mccullough the tragedian
stood aghast and almost forgot his
lines. When the curtain fell he turned
to the fur-covered battalion and said;
Boys, you don't look like a barbarian
army, but I'm ID if you don't
Smell like one"
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-11
MAKING Dolls.

The assembling by German dollmak-
ers Of the different parts Of the dolls
is often very complicated. The best
jointed dolls have stout elastic cord
on the inside, to which the movable
parts are attached. A special branch
Of the industry is devoted to the max
ing Of dresses and hats. The latest
Partisan styles are copied in dressing
the larger sized dolls. and the crea-
tions turned out compare very favora-
bly, in miniature with the original
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-11
KINGSTON.

KINGSTON, Dec. 1.-THE ladies
of the W. NJ. S. of the Methodist
church, South, will hold a sale of
Christmas articles in front of the
church on Saturday afternoon and
evening, December IA. The ladies
have been busy for some time pre-
pairing for this sale in the Aid meet
ings, held at the homes of the
various members. A 10-cent lunch
Jwill also be served at this time.
The Ladies' Aid society met Fri
day of last week at the home of Mrs.
G. G. Carter on North Ridgewood.
Merits, the little daughter of W.
H. DeBerry, of Holly Hill, had the
misfortune to break her arm a few
days ago, while visiting at the
the home of G. C. DeBerry. Dr.
Howe attended the injury.
]. w. Penny has purchased the
property adjoining his home on Main
street, known as the Mayberry place.
G. w. Kingston is looking for
ward to visit from his brother. J.
'" Kingston, soon after Christmas.
He comes from good old Illinois.
II. II. Knapp and family moved
Tuesday from the Bohannon cottage
on Main street To the Heymann cot
tage on Falrvlew avenue.
The Rendsberg family have re
turned and are occupying their home
on Ridgewood avenue.
Little Lallie Melton has been quite /
sick the past few days with a severe I
cold.
j. r. Turner made a business trip
to New Smyrna by automobile Tues /
day.
School has been reopened with
Prof. w. H. Britt as principal, and .
Mrs. Holly McCIeIand and Miss
Winifred Kingston as assistants.
Mrs. T. A. Adams, of Ridgewood
avenue, has been appointed to teach
the new grade in the Daytona school.
A great improvement is being
made in the widening. grading and
marling of Main street. The work 4
began about four weeks ago and from
II to 10 convicts have been working
ever since. The right of way has
boo,,. al..,, - ~.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-11
To Preserve Home Of eeoro. rox

Swarthmoor hall, near INVERSION.
Lancashire (Eng) formerly the home
OF George Fox, founder Of the Society
OF Friends, was bought at INVERSION. a
snort time ago, on behalf Of the Eng.
fish members Of the society for e525o
his writing desk was bought for 20
guineas.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-11
Easy to Divine His rbournts

Don't you feel sometimes like you'd
like to be a bird?" said Miss Miami
Brown, sentimentally. Il specs meb-
be | wouldn't mind" replied Erastus
Pinkley, IF I could be chicken
hawk"
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-11
Reptiles the First "eIrd. -

The first birds CT the earth were in
he form of flying reptiles.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-11

Subscription Is cents per week de-
ivered by carrier.
By mail Except local deliveries)
$500 per season.
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Application pending for entry as
second class mail matter.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-09
PARALYSIS
IN 1910 AND 1911

While the number of cases of in
fantile paralysis in 1911 was not near
ly as large as that in 1910, yet the col
lected statistics show that the disease
was widely distributed throughout the
United States. The number of report
ed cases in 1910 was 1851, with $50
deaths; in 1911, 1881 cases with 440
deaths. These figures are taken from
the reports of states in which the d.
sease was reportable and from the
printed bulletins of some other states.
The report compiled by the Bureau of
the Census from the registration area
shows that the number of deaths for
1910 was 1,459. The data, however,
are incomplete, and therefore the
number of cases was undoubtedly con-
siderably larger than these figures in
dictate. The deaths are probably more
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-09

The Mississippi Development Co.
have established their main offices in
Hattiesburg. occupying two connecting
offices in the Mcleod building.
Messrs. H. J. Mcdonald, H. c. Mills
and ]. F. Rodgers constitute the direc-
torate of the big colonization COM
pany, and they already own Individual
ly $4,000 acres of the cut-over pine
lands of South Mississippi.
Mr.. Mcdonald since 1888, has been
closely identified with colonization
work with pronounced success. He is
master of every detail of the business
and will give his undivided attention
to the new company.
Mr.. Mills, while new in the business
has also been very successful. He was
formerly connected with E. A. Cum
mings & Co. He will be in charge of
the office at this place.
Mr.. Rodgers, an Eastern man, win
have charge of the Chicago office. He
is thoroughly familiar with the coloni-
cation and real estate business and
brings to the new company many
years of successful experience.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-09
THANK GOD FOR ARCHIE BUTT"

There was not one of us but echoed
from the bottom of his heart that cry
of gratitude and admiration out of the
confused noises of the sinking Titanic.
There was not one of us, bereaved or
scathless, but had good cause for graf
itude. For we were all, from the tim,
the first uncertain rumors reached. us
to the last dreadful combinations,
caught in the very grip of tragedy.
The vise-like hand of it was at our
throats; we breathed its strangling
atmosphere; our eyes were all astrain
and fearless with it's horrible fascina-
ton. If we would turn back and ana
lyze what we have suffered and been
through, some student of the art of
tragedy must guide US. And one such
has written: Sometimes from ths
very furnace of affection a conviction
seems borne to us that somehow, if
We could see it, this agony counts as
nothing against the heroism and love
which appear in it and thrill our
hearts"
There was indeed no monopoly Of
love and heroism in that supreme hour
of the great vessels sinking. In many
nature where nobleness dwelt un-
suspected, it leaped ssperbly to the
light. Henceforth the world will
speak somewhat more gently the
phrase american millionaire" And
the count is not complete; it never
will be. But our poor finite magma,
ton demands single figure, not a
mass of sacrifice; it is but natural that
the young Southern soldier. known to
so many of us, should overtop then
all. We had seen him so often, ant
in high places; he had worn our coun
try's uniform; he represented us; anS
he did not-again, thank God for 1t
he did not shame us. He honore,
us, and he honored humanity. HI
saved the weak, beat back the craven
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-09

gentle and heroic, smiling and stead
fast, he died the death of a soldier,
the death of gentleman.
Not a nation merely, but a race,
civilization, finds its consolation in
that sole word. 1t embodies our SUI
preme tradition, breathes our utter
most ideal Whence that tradition, do
we ask,-whence that ideal? An
American poet answers, From Geth-
semane, from Calvary; and long ago
a great and rugged Elizabethan Eng
lishman had called the Man of Cal
vary "the first true gentleman that
ever breathed." To our thinking, they
may well be right; but the possession
is infinitely too precise to hazard on a
theory, or even on a creed. The fact
is all. Our dead young soldier was
but simple American citizen, yet he
has won for us all the pride in grief,
the triumph in agony, that swells for
ever in Horatio's long farewell to Ham,
let:
Now cracks a noble heart! Good
night, sweet prince,
And flights of angels sing thee to thy
rest.
-Harner's WaakIv
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-09
MISSISSIPPI FLOOD SUFFERERS.

While the attention Of Congress and
of the country has been held by the
startling disaster that wrecked the
Titanic, the Mississippi foods have
been causing much larger losses of
property and In the end perhaps life.
Vast areas of farms and plantations
have been overrun by the waters, more
than 100000 people have been render
ed homeless, and as yet there is no
sign of abatement.
Local governments backed by pri-
vate charity have of course done
much to relieve the distress, and the
Federal Government also has been &C
tive. 1t appears, however, that the
appropriation made by Congress for
relief has been exhausted. 1t is stated
that the officer in charge of the Fed
eral relief service through the War
Department has been instructed to
contract for no more supplies.
Congress should act promptly. De-
lay would be inexcusable. Many 9th
er things can wait, especially those
that are issues of party politics. The
Mississippi flood sufferers cannot wait.
1t is an issue of humanity, and every
hour of the floods makes 1t more urg.
ent.-N. Y. World.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-09
BASEBALL FAN
LEARNS SOMETHING
Birmingham Citizen Finds smartest
Boy In Mobile, Ala, at
Pastime.

Mobile, Ala, May 9.--Hon. Sidney j..
Bowie Of Birmingham has found the
smartest boy in Alabama. He has been
hunting for him for a long time, and
yesterday afternoon his quest was re-
warded.
The smartest boy in Alabama lives
in Mobile.
Mr.. Bowie accompanied several
friends to the ball game. He's a
true sport, all right. He knows all
the fine points of the game. His
vocabulary of baseball phraseoolgy
places him in the front rank of the
fans.
Inning after inning he rooted for
Mobile to win, but his eye was glued
on the scoreboard and his mind fixed
on the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS game.
1t was noticed that he stopped the
telegraph messenger boy every time
he passed with scores for the board
and asked him this question, what
is the news from Birmingham"
It is related that there was a
pitcher that went to the well once
too often. So did Mr. Bowie. The
last time he asked this question the
little boy sort of SHE'D off, and hest
tating moment, said, Where is Biz
minghamT
Mr.. Bowie looked like a bashfu
maiden does the first time she pro
poses. He laughed because the crow,
did, but still he was true sport. I
cost him 25 cents for the informa
ton, but he says It is worth NOR
than that to find out the brightes
boy in Alabama
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-09
Chattanooga NEXT
MEETING PLACE

Macon, Ga, May 9.-The choosing Of
Chattanooga, Tenn, as the reunion
city for 1918, the unanimous and en-
thusiastic acceptance of the invitation
of General -Trimble, commander-in-
chief of the G. A. R.. to merge the
blue and the gray in celebration at
Gettysburg in July, 1913; the crowning
of Miss Mary Scandrett, of Macon, Al
queen of the 1912 reunion before TO-
600 people on Coleman's Hill. and q
Georgia sun melting mellowly over the
city all day featured the third day Of
the Twenty-second Annual Reunion OF
the Confederate Veterans in Macon
yesterday.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-09
Mss. Colonization Company
Is Ready For Business


Mr.. Mills and Mr.. Mcdonald have
been on the road constantly for the
past four months. preparing for the
permanent launching of the new conn
pany. They have to date 200 agents
located in various parts OF the coun-
try. who will devote their time ex-
clusively to the selling Of South Mis-
sissippi lands. Each state will be n
charge of a district manager and all
business win be handled through the
Hattiesburg office. Excursions win
be conducted from various parts Of
the country from time to time.
+ That these people have chosen Hat
tiesburg as their main office speaks
volumes for the esteem in which the
city is held. Two other Mississippi
towns offered the development com
pany many inducements to locate with
them. One offered large cash bonus
of several thousand dollars and ya1u-
able piece Of city property, but the
promoters are confident that Hattics-
burg is the logical point and are con-
tent to abide by the decision that they
have made.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-09

completely reported than the total
Of cases. These figures, how
ever, bear out our previous knowledge
that the disease has alternate active
and more or less quiescent periods
owing to lack of susceptible individ-
uals or to the attenuation Of the In
lection. Both causes probably operate.
An extension Of the registration area
to all Of tine states and the securing
of complete reports, which would no
doubt greatly increase the number Of
reported cases and would give valua-
BILE aid in the study Of the disease Is
urged.-American Medical Journal.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-09
DEFENSE PLACES
WITNESSES ON STAND

Wutheville, Va, May 9.-The de-
Tense of Floyd Allen, first of the Hills
vile court house assassins to face the
bar, got well into its case before court
adjourned yesterday and began swear
ing witnesses to support the theory
that the first firing came from the
court officials on March IA, when the
Aliens rode into town and shot and
killed Judge Massie, Prosecutor Fos-
ter, Sheriff Webb, juror and by
stander.
Two of these witnesses were jurors
on Aliens trial, to which the court
house murders came as a shocking
climax. One swore he believed the
first shots came from the court officers
and that he had seen Sheriff Webb
fire at Allen. On cross-examination,
however, one admitted that the Aliens
began firing before Sheriff Webb and
the other admitted that he did not
hear well and could not locate sounds
definitely. One of the witnesses put
on to impeach testimony by the prose
cution admitted under cross-examina
ton that he owed Sidna Allen $50
Sidna Allen is the accredited leader
of the Allen gang and with his nephew
Sidna Edwards, is now at large.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-09
HARMON FAVORED
BY WALL Street
Bryan Says He Has Evidence-Har
mon Issues Denial And
Wants Proof.

Findlay, o., May 81 have OBJ
tanned letter in evidence that Gov
ernor Harmon is favored by Wall
street"
This statement was made in a
speech here yesterday by William j.
Bryan. Mr.. Bryan said that in Feb
ruary, 1908. Governor Harmon hoped
to be the Wall street candidate for
president; that Harmon's friends
hoped to nominate him in Denver and
that they tried to buy for Harmon
Bryan delegates in Ohio. The Ne
braskan said he would produce the
Wall street letter If Harmon would
write a note denying that his friends
tried to buy Bryan votes.