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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Z The Wednesday evening prayer meet
ing at ethe Randolph church proved very
interesting. Rev. A. l.. Wright of South
Gardiner gave a most excellent sermon
from the text, Mark 6:42, And they did
all eat and were filed The enthusiasm
of the speaker gave his hearers a large
vision OF the Christian life. A large
gathering from South Gardiner Augusta,
1IallowelI and Gardiner were present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
LEWISTON And
AUGUSTA WIN
THURSDAY IN
STATE LEAGUE
The Standing

waterville. Me-. Dec. 17.-(SpeeiaD
Augusta came into it's own Thurs
day evening when Waterville was de-
feated by the State League bowling
five from that city. For the first time
since the games in the League began,
real form was shown by the Capital
City bowlers. Wateville's big lead Of
the second string nearly brought them
victory or at least break even of
points. The score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

You win find some temptingly delicious
confectionery at the Candy Shop at this
season. Of course no one omits candy at
the holiday season 1t is an indispensi-
BILE part of the good times Fresh choc-
olates in gift boxes, Christmas mixtures
and all the sweets to gladden. wife, moth
er and the children await you here
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
MORATORIUM IN
PARIS EXTENDED

Paris, Dec. E.-d12o A. M).-For the
fourth time since the beginning of the
war the financial settlements have been
postponed. The morotarium, applying to
all negotiable securities dated befpre
Sept, "a and maturing before March g..
1915, has been extended for two months
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
Dog Skin Coats

Two dog skin coats, black
fur, one each size 40 and az
Duke of York brand, and a
s25 coat, price now $3.50
We recommend these coats
for long service and to give
full value.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

The Mothers Club will meet MOI
day evening at 80 O'Clock with Mrs.
GUY Lawrence, Dresden avenue. Each
member is requested to be present 10
assist in making Christmas bags. Al
this meeting the fancy articles now on
hand will be disposed of among the
members present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

James w. Lodge, the efficient leader of
the Randolph church choir, will render
solo next Sunday morning. This choir
lis coming life in the Randolph church.
Next Sunday promises to be very pleas
tent, Anthems, hymns and special selec-
stions, all filed with enthusiasm, are part
OF the program
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

We are informed that there will be
no holiday lighting of Water street
this Christmas such as has been the
custom for several years past. Surely
the Welcome to Gardiner" sign
should be used
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

The regular Wednesday meeting OF
TIE W. c. T. U. was held this week al
H. home of Mrs. w. |. Guild. Kings
sart street. There was a good attend
re and the usual interesting ana
.elpful time enjoyed. The next meet
'rg will be the annual election of offl-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Mrs. Charles o. Davenport, Bruins
wick avenue. went Thursday to Port
land to meet her daughter, Miss Bea-
trict who is returning from Brad
ford Academy to pass the holidays at
her home here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

The Central Street hockey team has
accepted the challenge of the high
land avenue Grammar school team
and the game will be played on sat
urday morning on Moulton's mil
nnn1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

The remains of the late Miss Emma
Henderson were brought from Boston to
this city Thursday for interment. Miss
Henderson was former resident of Gar
diner, being the daughter of Capt. Will
liam Henderson. '.'ifst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

F, The success of the community
Christmas tree this year bids fair TO
outrival that of last The tree will De
held on Christmas night The choirs
of the various churches and the school
children will sing. Seven O'Clock IS
the hour decided upon for the com
mencemefft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Mrs. Charles Swift, Brunswick Ave-
left Thursday for Boston, en- route for
Texas, where she is to visit her daugh-
ter, Mrs Oxsheer Smith
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Farmers coming into Gardiner re-
port the roads as badly rutted. Mer-
chants on Water street are longing
for snow as 1t would greatly stimu-
late the Christmas trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Mrs Lizzie NJ. Roach of Concord,
N H., who has been guest at the
home of her son, ]. p. Roach. Church
street, returned to her home Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Annual Christmas sale and supper
Of Star Club Saturday, Dec 10, at
Masonic Banquet hall. Supper to I.
- dec17d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Mr. and Mrs. s. A Cobb Farmingdale,
attended Thursday evening the drama
presented by the Senior class of the
Richmond High school, their son being
the principal of the school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Some of the magnificent elms that
border Main avenue, Farmingdaie, are
to be removed as they are reported to
be diseased beyond the hope of saw
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

William Henderson Of Boston arriv,
ed Thursday in this city, accompany
ing the remains of his sister, Miss En-,
ma Henderson here for interment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
LOCAL NOTICE

Beginning Friday. December IS. our
store will be open evenings until Christ
mas. r w. Woolworth Co, Gardiner.
.Hfe dec1sdst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

The Young Peoples Branch of the
w. c. T. U. will meet this (Friday)
evening at 7.t5 at the home of Mrs.
Hartman, Highland avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
GARDINER LOCAL MATTERS

Philip McKeon who is employed in this
city left Thursday for visit with his
parents in Calais.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Power trouble caused considerable de-
| lay on the electric car line to Lewiston
| Thursday forenoon, the cars being de-
| layed about three hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Mrs A E. Hanson of Worcester.
who has been visiting friends in Ran
dolph, left Thursday for a visit with
friends in Waltham, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

/ Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Stephenson and
Miss Mary Stephenson left Thursday
for a few days visit in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

The funeral of the late Mrs Eliza.
beth Sawyer will be held Saturda!
morning at O'Clock from St. Joseph:
church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Extensive repairs have been made at
the Hatch estate, Water street. among
which are new iron roof and new fire
/ escape on the rear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Mrs. George ". Johnson, who has
been visiting friends in Boston for the
past week, has returned to her home
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Mrs. E. p Boynton. Pittston, was the
guest Thursday OF her sister at Auburn
Heights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

The Central Street Grammar school
hockey team hereby challenges any
Grammar school team in this vicin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Capt. Andrew J. Byam returned Thurs
day from a visit with friends in Show
hegan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
ATLANTIC COAST LINE
AND L. & N. DIVIDENDS

New York, Dec ls.-Tht Atlantic Coast
Line Railroad and the Louisville & Nash
Vile Railway Co. each declared today
semi-annual dividend of q per cent. as
against semi-annual dividends of 81 per
cent. declared six months ago. Both
roads are owned by the same interests,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

The Hazard quintet will play the
Brunswick A. A. team Saturday eve
ming at Hazard hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

| The fall term of school closes today,
there being a two weeks recess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Ralph Gibson returned Wednesday
night from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Miss Rena Shepherd, a student a
NJ. c. l., is home for the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

William Grover of Richmond was the
guest Thursday of Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
Suits

Nice lot Suits in sizes 18 to
43, colors and black, last call
$3.50
Special lot of Suits, sizes SO
to so, colors and black to close
$1,000
One brown poplin suit size 40,
extra nice suit, $35,
One green broadcloth, size 40,
splendid value,
These two suits, each 500
One lot of suits, sizes 81 to
Al, colors and black, and they
go at this give-away price.
Choice, each 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

Z Father McCarty Of Bangor was call
ing on Gardiner friends Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
LEWISTON DEFEATS
GARDINER 3 TO |

Lewiston, Me, Dec. T.-tspeeiaD.-
Lewiston defeated the State Bowling
League leaders here tonight by three
points to one. The score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
Ready to-Wear Goods
MARKED DOWN..

TODAY WE PUT MARK ON GARMENTS THAT
WILL MAKE 1T EASY TO BUY COATS SUITS, SKIRTS
CHILDREN'S COATS, ETC.
NEARLY EVERY GARMENT is WORTH DOUBLE
WHAT WE NOW ASK FOR 1T.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18
Children Coats

Every child's Coat from 3
to IL year sizes, included at
these prices.
One nice lot of coats in
small sizes, choice -. S1.50
One lot coats, sizes up to 8
years, choice -. S129
One lot Coats formerly sold
up to $500, now -. $3.50
One lot Coats formerly sold
up to $3.50, now 80. $3.50
One lot Coats formerly sold
up to $1,000, choice $3.50
= -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-18

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING is THE ORDER AND WE
s ARE Busy.
HANDKERCHIEFS, SILK HOSIERY, TABLE LIN
EMS, NECKWEAR FURS, GLOVES, OLD IVORY
CROCKERY, SWEET GRASS GOODS AND HUNDREDS
OF OTHER GOODS SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS
GIFTS, INCLUDING
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-20

ented, brilliant war-lord who is a past
master in the manipulation of Ger.
man politics and of international in
situation? What of Great Britain
What of France. and Japan, and Italy
and Greece, and Turkey? What OF
the Slavs of Eastern Europe?
In THE Story of Europe and the
Nations at War" you will find the
vital, thrilling story of the men and
events which for many years have
led up to. and now brought about
the present conflict. We are dlstrlb.
uting this great $3.50 book to our read
ers practically free. Clip the coupon
on another page and obtain your copy
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-20

himself once related, "of pleasant
things to tell the folks when 1 went
home at night" His audience of
folks then was Carrie Garrett, the
Peoria girl he had married a short
time before, while she lay supposedly
on her deathbed, but who lived and
though an invalid for life, became i'm
mortalized by her husband as Her
Little Serene Happiness" 1t was she
who encouraged him to SOW his humor
in wider fields. At her bedside Bur
dette became prolific with fun-making
contributions to the Burlington, la.
Hawkeye, and through these he be-
came famous the country over as THE
Burlington Hawkeye Man.
Although Burdette's original home
was in Greensboro, Pa, where he was
born in 1914, the later part of his life
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-20
Robert J. Burdette,
Author and HumOrist,
Dies in Pasadena, Cal.

Pasadena. Cal, Nov. 20.-Dr. Robert
j. Burdette, preacher, author and
humorist, died at his home here at 2
o'clock yesterday afternoon in the sew
enty-first year of his age He had
been i'll for the greater part of two
years, and for the last week had been
in a state of coma.
Robert J. Burdette began cultivating
good humor obscurely in Peoria, Ill,
forty years ago, when he spent part
of his days at a desk on the Peoria
Transcript, trying to think" as he
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-20

1t proved to be theme as old /. al.
Adam, and after the second act Miss
Mann Abandoned the task of further,
reading.
You say you created this char
acter?" Miss Mann inquired.
THE character and the play ara
both original with me-" was the ready
response.
"And yet" Miss Mann added
ruminatively. you don't look two
thousand years oldw-Green Book,
Magazine.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-20
THE OLDEST PLAYWRIGHT
Bertha Mann furnished the surpr

Bertha Mann furnished the surprise
of the afternoon recently when she
essayed a highly emotional role in a
play called 1.-THE Worth of Man" at
a New York playhouse. A number
of budding playwrights were pre-
sented, and she was beseiged by them
to play the leading part in several
plays they had written. One became
insistent, and partly to satisfy her,
Miss Mann agreed to read the play.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-20

was spent in California. At Sunny
rest, Pasadena, he had spacious
house. His first wife had died after
fifteen years of encouragement to him.
In 1899 he married Mrs. Clara B.
Baker, of Pasadena.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-20
FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER
Altoona Man Convicted of killing
GFeensburg Auto Bus Driver

"ECCiSDufS AutO DuS Of1NeF
Greensburg, Pa, Nov. 20.-Harry f.
Filler, of Altoona, was found guilty of
first degree murder late yesterday. He
is charged with killing Jacob Blank.
an automobile bus driver, who was
robbed and beaten to death August 2S.
When coming into court yesterday
Filler, handcuffed, struck James Kin
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-20
ney a blow in the face.

ney DloW in the face.
Filters father. H. K. Filler. OF AL
toona, aided in his sons defense. At
torneys for the accused man said they
would ask for a new trial.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-20
WHAT is THE WAR ABOUT?
How to Obtain a Book Which Lay
Bare the Canses and Issues

Bare the Causes and Issues
Much as people are interested in the
subject, few understand 1t. Few can
tell the underlying causes that have
brought about this conflict. The dod-
dering old man who sits on the Aus
trian throne-what has he to do with
it? The neurotic scion who by acci-
dent of birth is Car of the Russians
part does he play? The tai
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-06-06
.AQUI7ANIA SAILS
UN MAIDEN VOYAGE
NEW cUNARDER SAID TO BE
MOST MAGNIFICENT OF At.
LANTlC LINERS.
(By Associated Press.)

Liverpool, June 6.-Amidst a great
footing of whistles afloat and ashore
that re-echoing down the Mersey must
have been an enthusiastic "bon voy'
age" the Aquitania, the magnificent
new Cunard liner and one of the lar
gest vessels in the world, sailed out
of this port on her maiden voy-
age to America. The event was a
notable one, and thousands of specta-
tors assembled on the water front to
witness the departure. 1t is expected
the Aquitania will land her passengers
in New York early on Friday.
The Aquitania is of $4,000 tonnage.
She has a length of 9O1 feet, or about
80 feet less than that of the new Ham
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-06-06
IS YOUR INCOME
S5,0OO,OOO? READ!
HATTIESBURG MILLIONAlRES NOT
AFFECTED BY TAX, FOR IT'S
IN ENGLAND.

London, June 6.-Under the new
scheme of taxation introduced by
David Lloyd George. chancellor of the
exchequer, in his budget for 1914-15 a
man having an income from a capital
of five million dollars will have to pay
one thind of his income in taxes.
In the first place he has to pay TWEEN
ty-eight cents on every FIVE dollars in
income tax; then he has to pay a
similar amount in super-tax, and when
he dies one dollar on every five of
what is left has to be paid for death
and estate duties. The total is figured
at just under one third of the income.
This calculation has been made by
Sir William Lever, one of the million
aires who will have to pay, but who
does not object.
81 like it," he said. in my view the
ideal system of taxation, both local
and imperial, is through the income
tax, the super tax, death duties, land
tax, site value tax, and taxation upon
luxuries, such as alcohol, tobacco, etc.
Everything else free"
While Mr.. Lloyd George has follow.
ed his predecessors in his system of
taxation, except that he has increased
the rate of income and super-tax and
death duties, so that the wealthy have
to pay the lions share, he has gone
to other counties for some of his ideas.
His taxation Of site values is based on
the law now In vogue in British Column
bia, while he has gone to the American
income tax law for the idea Of making
money accruing to British subjects
from investments abroad pay its share
of taxation.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-06-06
OFFICERS like
MANEUVER site
GEN. SCALES AND OTHER MILITIA
LEADERS PLEASED WITH
GROUNDS At MERIDIAN.

Meridian, Miss, June 6.-Adjutant
General 4. N. Scales, of the Missis-
sippi National Guard; Lieutenant B.
F. Mcclellan, United States army, Sec
rotary R. M. Striplin and X. Three
foot Of the Meridian Board of Trade
and Col Sam l. McCants, have inspect.
ed the proposed national guard and
United States army maneuver site
offered by this city. The officers ex.
pressed themselves pleased with the
site offered, pure water and maneue.
er grounds, but left Friday afternoon
for Jackson, after requesting that the
Board of Trade submit a proposition
to them in writing. This the Board
of Trade will do.
Adjutant Scales and Lieutenant Nc
Clelland have completed their inspec-
lions of various maneuver camps of.
fered by Columbus, Gulfport and Me.
ridian and will make the selection
from the town offering the most in.
ducements.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-06-06

burg American liner Vaterland, which
is the worlds largest vessel. The
Aquitania is claimed to be the most
magnificent of all transatlantic liners.
Her cost exceeding $1O,OOO,OOO. She
is provided with every imaginable lux
ury and her interior fittings and fur
nishings are equal to those Of the
finest hotels in Europe or America.
She carries crew of more than 1000
men and has accommodations for $50
first class passengers, TAO second
class, and 2,4OO storage passengers.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-06-06

with a severe case of organic weakness.
/ had backache, pains in my hips and
over my kidneys, headache, dizziness,
lassitude, had no energy, limbs ached
and was always tired. Twas hardly
able to do my homework. l had taken
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound on one other occasion, and it had
helped me so / took it again and it has
built me up, until now feel like new
woman. You have my hearty consent
to use my name and testimonial in any
way and hope it will benefit suffering
women. Mrs. ORPHA TURNER, 431 S.
Wayne St., Piqua, Ohio.
Women who are suffering from those
distressing ills peculiar to their sex
should not doubt the ability of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to re-
store their health.
If you want special advice
write to Lydia E. Pinkham Med
icine Co., (cOnfidential) Lynn,
Mass. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by woman
and held in strict confidence.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-06-06
received reports from the state OF

received reports from the state OF
Minnesota showing that the medicine
had proved most beneficial. AS
matter of fact the one report received
by the Department was an unofficial
and unsolicited statement sent pre-
sumably from the promoters them
selves. The Department attaches no
Importance whatsoever to this state
ment. 1t has no reason to believe in
the efficiency of any proprietary cure
for hog cholera and does not recon-
mend any. Under certain conditions
it urges farmers to protect their stock
with anti-hog-cholera serum but that
is all.
In connection with this attempt it
may be said that the medicine, which
Is now put forward as good for hogs,
was advertised some time ago as a
means of killing tuberculosis, typhoid,
and cancer germs, according to an ar
ticle published in the Journal of the
American Medical Association. AT
that time 1t was asserted that the
Army was no NOR interested then
than the Department of Agriculture
is now.
In view of the evidence that the at
tempt to create this false impression
is persistent and widespread, all hog
owners are warned to communicate
with the United States authorities
before accepting as true any state
ment that the government recon-
mends any treatment other than the
serum already mentioned.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-06-06

Washington June 5.-Of all the birds
known as natural enemies Of the cotton
boil weevil, orioles, swallows and night
hawks are the most important, accord
ing to the Biological Survey of the
United States Department Of AgricLl-
ture. Insect specialists Of the bureau
have made extensive investigations Of
the subject, which have developed that
there are sixty kinds of birds that
eat the weevil.
The nighthawk, or bullbat, catches
the weevils on the wing in consider
able numbers, especially during their
migration. Unfortunately the night
hawk is shot for sport or eaten for
food In some sections of the South,
but it's value for food is infinitesimal
as compared with the services it rem
ders the cotton grower and other agri-
culturalists, and every effort should
be made to spread broadcast a know
ledge of it's usefulness as a weevil de-
stroyer. with a view to its complete
protection. The oriole, barn swallow,
roughwing swallow, bank swallow,
cliff swallow, and the martin are all
persistent enemies of the boil weevil.
From the standpoint of the farmer
and the cotton grower, these swallows
are among the most useful birds. Es-
pecially designed by nature to capture
insects in midair, their powers of fight
and endurance are unexcelled, and in
their own field they have no competi-
tors. Their peculiar value to the cot
ton grower consists in the fact that.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-06-06
A GOOD EXCUSE.

A hunter over in the mountains
once had dinner with a querulous
old fellow who was complaining about
hard times. why, man, said the
Nimrod, you ought to be able to make
lots of money growing and shipping
potatoes to market"
Eyes, orter," was the sullen reply.
you have the land suppose, and can
get the seed" Eyes, guess So"
Then why don't you go into the bust
ness?" "No use, stranger" sadly re-
piled old lazy-bones, "the old woman
is too pokey to do the plowin' and
plantin'." National Monthly.