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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-29
.STOCKARD THINKS
GOOD TIMES HERE
WELL KNOWN ADVERTISING
MAN TAKES HOPEFUL VIEW
OF SITUATION.

l.. E. Stockard, advertising mana.
ger of the Massengale agency at Lou
isville, was here today. Mr.. Stock
ard Is optimistic over business for
the coming year. He says that he
notes a steady improvement every
where in his territory. II the people
will only quit talking about hard
times and will do more prudent ad-
vertising and bit more of boosting
he believes that they will enjoy dur
ing the coming year just az good
measure of prosperity as they have
ever had.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-29
FIVE CENTS PROVES 1T

A Generous Offer. Cut out this ad,
enclose with s cents to Foley & Co.,
Chicago, ILL.,. writing your name and
address plainly, and receive a free
trial package containing Foleys
Honey and Tar Compound.for coughs,
colds and Group; Foley Kidney Pills,
for kidney and bladder complaints,
backache, pains in joints, rheuma-
tism! and Foley Cathartic Tablets, a
wholesome and thoroughly cleansing
cathartic-try all three for 5 cents,the
cost of mailing sold by WOODBRIDGE
co. (Advt.)
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-29
Gernine Fro I Proof
CABBAGE PLANTS
Now Ready-Order Early

Extremely Early Spring Headers. Very
valuable for Market Gardeners and Truck
ers use, also the Homes Gardener. Planted
in November, month to six weeks ear
lier than HOMEGROWN plants. Delivered
to your P. 0. Box Daily by Parcel Post,
no Delay. Orders filled from January
LIST to May LIST.
100 plants, 40c; lots OF $50, 75c
lots of 800, $l.25; 1000, $500
Cash with order These prices (deliv-
ered) including Parcel Postage, etc.
Order from EVERGREEN PLANT co.
Evergreen, Ala. $1,000 Square Feet Of
Glass. 22-6t
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-29
CHURCH WORKERS
ELECT OFFICERS
MRS. w. s. FLEMING, SR., CHOSEN
PRESIDENT FOR THE NEXT
TWELVE MONTHS.

At a recent meeting of the Church
workers. of the First Presbyterian
hurch, the following officers for the
ensuing twelve months were elect
d: Mrs. W. s. Fleming, ST., presi-
dent; Mrs. Bessie H. Frierson, vice
president; Miss Emma Kennedy, re-
ording secretary; Mrs. Charles Par
er, treasurer; Mrs. Annie White,
corresponding secretary, and Mrs. A.
N. Akin pianist.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-29
SPLENDID MEETING
ME1HOD|STS HELD
DOWN At PROSPECT
LIVE TOPICS DISCUSSED BY
LEADERS OF CHURCH AND
MUCH GOOD ACCOMPLISHED
CAMPAIGN FOR COMING YEAR
Effort Will Be Made to Obtain a Con.
tribution From Every Member In
Every Charge During Conference
Term-Fine Program Rendered.

The annual institute of the Colum,
bia district convened Jan. IA in the
hospitable little city of Prospect,
where Rev. George r. Allen is pastor
and in high favor with his people.
They have a beautiful church build
ing and showed their appreciation Of
Bro. Allen by increasing his salary
200, totaling $1,000. Their enter.
ainment Of the conference was
Christian in every way.
! The presiding elder. Rev. w. B
Taylor, was In the chair. Under his
/ leadership the Columbia district l.
making marvellous progress and he ia
exceedingly popular with both clergy
and laity. Bro. Taylor stated thM
he institute last year was beneficial
n many ways, but especially In uni
| wing the district. Last year every
church in every charge in the district
paid all assessments and this year
every member in every church in ev-
cry charge in the district is to be
given the opportunity to contribute.
Every pastor in the district was pres.
ent and goodly number Of laymen.
Rev. J. r. Wright, of Thompsons
2tofinn. pnu =" TAhncfAu ~
Franklin, and Rev. ]. Allison Molloy,
of Mt. Pleasant, were appreciated Wis
tors as was Prof. w. r. Bourne,
tate high school inspector.
The committee on evangelism sub
mitted its report through Rev. w. B.
Kicks, the chairman, and its adop.
ton pledged the district to organ
re and prosecute an evangelistic
campaign in every church in the dis
trict that every person in the district
might be given an opportunity to ac-
cept or reject Christ. March IA was
suggested as the day to begin and TIE
effort was to continue a month or six
weeks.
The committee on finance reported
through T. L. Moody, the chairman
Among other things the report urges
he boards of stewards and finance
committees of each charge to see ev.
cry member early in the year and Sc
cure their consent for weekly, month,
y or quarterly contributions. The
speeches and addresses we're all good
and impressed the audiences that
each speaker desired results. Those
having special hours were: DR.. ]. j.
Stowe, "The Great Commission;
Prof. w. T. Wynn, Christian Educa-
tom" Prof. F. M. Massey, "Why
Support the Ministry" Prof. w. R,
Bourne, "Our Relation to the Public
Schools"
AT the evening hour DIR. H. M. Jar.
Wis and Rev. ]. Allison Molloy spoke
On evangelism. The writer was not
present but reports are that these
addresses were among the best and
Fesulted in eight conversions. These
will Immediately unite with the
church. The Holy Spirit is leading
the district. We expect to accomplish
much for the Master.
J. M. HORN, Sec'y.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-29
PISTOL TOTER
GETS THE HOOKS
BERNARD WALTERS IS FOUND
GUlLTY-ATToRNEY APPEALS
HIS CASE.

After days trial in the county
criminal court, Bernard Walters, a
negro man, was found guilty this
morning of carrying a pistol. AS soon
as verdict Of guilty was returned
by the jury, the attorneys for Wal
ters at once appealed the case to the
circuit court.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-29
KEEPING IN GOOD CONDITION.

Many people suffer from indigestion
and constipation and do nct know it.
A feeling of dullness and languid-
ness, bitter taste in the mouth, head
ache, bilious fever-most of those
conditions when you ARE not sick,
btu don't feel right"-can be traced
to sluggish bowels and torpid liver.
Foley Cathartic Tablets cleanse the
system, arouse the liver, Danish in
digestion and make you feel good all
energetic and ambi-
tios. Sold by WOODBRIDGE CO..
(Advt.)
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-29

Llv.VER-LAx stimulates tAs Llv.
"a. 4 harmless vegetable ssaDemA
Any child eaA take q ssAsly. -
IsTHPHBleON sRoa. CAaxaD
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-29

Llv-vER-LAx d Aarmisss-not
-eadly psissa me eAlsnel. ANY
child 10 safe saa happy b. the use Of
Ltv.NER LAX - OFERHEN6oN
EaOA GAAvL)
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-29

Liv.vER-lAx tones up the syS
tenn, stimulates the Liver to work In
harmony with the other organs.
Guaranteed to give satisfaction
STEPHENSON BROA tAdvkp
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-29

LIV.vER-LAx relieves al III u
- Liver aAa sts@aeA. ess q fFo@
STEPHENSON DR0a. (Aavsl
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-29

Get rid Of the Crouch. LivsvER.
LAX makes the sun shine brighter.
STEPHENSON BROS, will tell you
about Llv.vER-LAx. (Advt.)
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-01-29
AT
The Racket

Mems ribbed fieeced lined Union
Suits, $1.0O quality ........75C
Mems heavy rib fieeced Shirts
and Drawers, Wrights spring nee
die for .... ...... .....75G
Mems Wool Shorts, assorted
sizes, 14h to 10 $1.OO to $500
Mems Canvas Gloves per
pair ...... ...... ...... ...4F
See our Boys Knee Pants per
pair ......... ... -. SOC
Boys Long Pants per pair .75C
Mems Pants per
pair ISL. 90 to $500
Mems Corduroy Pants per
pair =. .....$1.25 to $40
Ladies' and Mems Overgaiters
per pair 49,. ...25f to 40f
MEMS RUBBER BOOTS, MEMS
RUBBER ovERsHoEs, ALAS
kAs AND ARcTIcS, LADIES'
AND cHILDRENs RUBsERs,
LADIES' ALAsKA's AND ARC
TICS.
Wizard Polish Floor Mops 49E
Window Shades 1Of, 25t, SOC
We carry extra sized Shades,
Sash Curtain Rods So and Toe
SPECIAL PRICES ON IL PIECE
TOILET SETS.
Lanterns 900. -. ..4UC up.
The Racket
r. sWANsBURG, Prop.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-01
DEAD MANS WISH DENIED
Heirs of Bartholomew Shea Won't
Spend $140,0O0 on Tomb

Bartholomew Shea's Grecian mauso-
leum in Holy Cross Cemetery. work on
which has been started. will not look
much like the Temple of Theseus which
Shea in his will provided should be
duplicated at cost Of $4,000. Tue heirs
and owners of Holy Cross Cemetery
made such a fuss in the courts about
following out the provisions of the will
that the amount was cut down to SIS 900.
The mausoleum will have pillars resem-
bling those of the famed temple. Other
wise it will be altogether different The
temple is rectangular in shape, while the
mausoleum is to be circular. 1t will be
surmounted by white marble dome on
which there will be a cross five feet high
that can be seen at a great distance.
Bronze doors will admit to the chamber,
in which there will be a crypt of Ten
nessee marble. surmounted by a gilded
altar and cross.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-01
2S3 COUPLES MARRIED
IN ELKTON LAST MONTH
Increase of az as Compared With
Previous September

ELKToN Md, oct. 1.-Two hundred
and eighty-three couples, most of them
Priladclphians, came here during the
month of September and were mari led.
This is an Increase of II marriages as
compared with the same month in 1914
Eight couples braved the inclement
weather today and eloped here Seven of
them were granted licenses to wed, while
the eighth couple, Robert NJ. McReynolds
and Catherine Plummer Ardmore, Pa,
were refused n permit because Mercy
nolds was. not old enough. Rather than
return back home single, the couple left
on an afternoon train for another county
seat in this State, where they hope to
have better success in obtaining a GER
tlhcate to marry. Those married here
today were William Nelson and Margaret
Shenlin; Walter S. johnson and Mary s.
Nonnieba: David +. Kohler and Mamie
NJ. Halves, all of Philadelphia: George
l.. Betz. Tamaqua, and Margaret NJ.
Hcnery, Hazleton: Francis B. Thompson
and Eva Emercera. Malvern: Fred c.
Scheibley, Jr.. and Emma NJ. Wolff, Ire
mont, Pa. Eugene A. Wolff and Pauline
+, Altman Buffalo, y. V.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-01
s-H0UR DAY AT VICTOR PLANT
1000 Employees of Camden Company
Are Put on New Schedule

An eight hour work day was put into
meet today at the Victor Talking Ma
shlne Company's plant in Camden and
NY employees arrived a half hour later
man usual They will leave a half hour
earlier.
The reason for cutting the working
ume from nine to eight hours, as set
sorlh In statement posted in all the Of
nrss OF the company, is the discovery
maze In the mechanical departments that
,ne intense application to work required
. ~ the Victor system cannot be sustained
lsheetifely longer than eight hours. 1t
argued that the same rule holds good
n the other departments.
ne company will lose 100000 a year
pronts during the first year OF the
snt-hour day schedule, according TO
rIeoerick Geissler, general manager uf
,ne company. But by installing new sys-
Ens 10 Increase efficiency and save la
~ mr. Geissler says the output OF the
P4nt may be brought up to normal with
three years. Meanwhile, the Victor
',npany Is able to stand the loss.
~ need OF cooperation to insure sue
sss OF the new plan is urged upon all
-ployes IL Is the hope of the company,
statement says, that a spirit Of 10y
~ VIII be encouraged and strengthened
the operation OF the eight-hour day.
demands for an eight-hour day have
-'1n made by employees.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-01
THIEF HooDwINKs COP
Darby Police Chief Watches Auto
While Man Steals Another


Chief Of Police Thomas Clark. OF Darby.
Is running down score OF clues today
In an effort TO capture a gentlemanly
young thief who humiliated Chief Clark
yesterday by inducing the latter to guard
a stolen automobile which wouldn't run
while he broke INTO a garage and stole
another car which not only ran but
made getaway at 4G-mile-an-hour
clip. .
The young stranger first came to the
attention of the police chief shortly after
midnight yesterday when he found a
small runabout stalled I'm front OF the
Bluebell Hotel. Chief Clark offered as
sistance in diagnosing the trouble but
neither he nor the stranger could get
the machine to run. Finally the young
man suggested that Chief Clark watch
the machine while he went for assist
ance. The latter consented and the
stranger disappeared, taking a tool kit
with him.
Shortly before daybreak the vigil kept
by the chief of police was broken by
the hurried arrival of an excited man
who said he had been robbed of a rum
about. the one Chief Clark was sitting
in. The information electrified that Of
fetal to speedy action. He hurried in
the direction taken by the strange young
man and soon arrived at the Darby ga
rage. only to find that a rear window
of the building had been forced open
and that a large touring car had dis
appeared.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-01
shaven. He appeared to be about IS years

shaven. He appeared to be about S5 years
old.
MIR. Kennedy had unstinted praise for
the police, commenting especially upon
the speed with which the mounted patrol
men acted. lie was equally enthusiastic
In speaking Of the messenger boy.
Tabbasso has been in the employ of
the Western Union Company for year
His mother is the manager of an Atlantic
City hotel. The lad, who is Is years old,
was forced to abandon his schooling be-
cause of the financial needs of the fam
lily. Friends of the youngster hope that
he may use the money received from Mr..
Kennedy toward the Completion of his
education.
1t was learned several hours after the
robbery that the bullets had missed Ed
ward Chain, of S6l1 Aspen street. by
three inches. Chafin is employed by a
piano concern on Chestnut street above
18th. He was one of the crowd that fol-
lowed the thieves.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-01
BISHOP GOODMAN ILL
Operation May Be Needed-Stricken
on Wedding Trip

The Right Rev. Robert Goldman, Bishop
of Maine. is in a serious condition in the
Bridgeham Hospital at Boston. Beyond
stating that the Bishops illness was
serious, the hospital authorities would
say nothing, although 1t is expected that
an operation will be performed imme-
dlately.
Bishop Goldman and Miss Margretta
Biddle Porter, formerly of this city. were
married on September IS. The couple
were returning from their honeymoon in
Brookiine Mass, on Wednesday, when
the Bishop was stricken and rushed to
the hospital. Mrs Goldman is at her
husbands beside constantly. Special
prayers have been ordered in the churches
under his Jurisdiction.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-01
TOseanini win Not Return

Nrluro Toscanini will not return this
.e,t. ~. 70 conduct the operas OF the Metro
rsntsn Opera House. according TO dis
S''Shes s from New York, He Is 10 be sue
A. $500 49, oy Herr Bodansky in the direction
nsPo Tor the italian repertory. stems
peen taken by the directors toward
rssNhl OF French opera. Il Is said.
~, enort was made to induce Tosca-
c,,s. 70 return. II is understood. but he de-
X fhere Is held out possibility that
~, IN return next year. Fevrier's 8
snr.% opera, "Gismonde." has been Sc
Is,er ana others will be arranged for
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-01
CHESTER COUNTY FARMER
TRAMPLED BY A BULL
Knocked Down by Animal He At
tempts 70 Drive From Pasture

WEST CHESTER, Pa. Oct. 1-,roseph
adams, a Westtown farmer ,,as torrttl,
injured by a bull early today when he
attempted TO drive the animal from a
pasture TO its pen. The animal broke
INTO barn yesterday afternoon and ate
a large quantity OF green feed. when
thls was discovered Il was turned into
tne pasture TO overcome the effects. and
Mnen ADAMS went into the field II was
apparently crazed and charged him al
once knocking him down and trampling
MN The animal had been dehorned,
but with its feet and head II bruised the
man from head to foot.
Adams finally succeeded in crawling
beneath fallen tree when the animal
desisted In its attack lie was found
some time later and taken 60 his home.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-01
hoFvay seeks PhiIadelphI. Goods

An,~s,ey oners a big opportunity for
.''sflean ..''ean exporters and manufacturers.
pbIl.eens 70 lon Bake, who arrived In
&sr,slphia Yesterday from christiania,
L,,' on a buying mission for the
1,I,., Sohtractlng Arm OF Ludwigsen a.
fs,,e'rup Of chrlstlania, Most Of the
I. sources Of supply for Norway
X. tren cut on BY the war, he said.
~. r.Ake While here win make his head
n. f.'' el tte foreign Trade Bureau of
efmmercIal Museum.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-01
RIDLEY PARK MAN INJURED
Builders Automobile Pluneos with
Him Down 40-Foot Embankmsnf

j. w. Meckert. a Ridley Park builds.
known In business circles OF this city anf
Chester, Is IN serious condition IN the
Taylor Hospital. Ridley Park. from in
juries sustained In an automobile acci-
dent. Mr.. Meckert was driving 70 Ches-
ter last night when his steering gear
broke, on the road near Leipers quarry,
Fairview. and the machine plunged down
a iO-foot embankment.
Mcckert was thrown from the machine
and later crawlcd back to tho road, where
the crew Of n trolley car came TO his as
sistance ana sent him to the hospital
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-01
"Ditches" Auto to Save Children

An automobile belonging 10 Budd G..
Nice 4 member Of the firm of the Nice
Bearing Company, 25th and Callowhill
streets. was severely damaged today and
Mr.. and Mrs. Nice were thrown to the
sidewalk when the driver OF the car drove
IL into "a telegraph pole on Broad street
near Duncannon avenue to avoid strlk-
ing several school children. Mr.. and Mrs.
Budd were not seriously injured.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-01
$500 for City's Conscience Fund"

The city conscience fund" was swelled
today by the addition of $500 received In
an envelope by Receiver of Taxes Ken
drick. The money. consisting of $40 bill,
s. bill and two dimes, was accompanied
by this note. unsigned: This money Is
to be placed to the credit OF personal
property taxes in 1914" Mr.. Eendrick
turned the money over 10 the City
Treasurer
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-01

u Said another clothing
shop had told him that
the pleated-back Suit
wasn't the thing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-01
MOraI:
go to
Perry's!

u When a man tells you
a hard-luck story, you
usually k n o w what's
coming.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-01

q We told him that the
pleated-back Suit was
the hit of the year, and
he accepted our judg-
ment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-01

u w h e n a salesman
says the thing you want
is out of style, you know
that he hasn't got it.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-01

u A man happened into
Perry's the other day
and asked for a pleated-
back Suit.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-01

q, But the all-important
part of the incident is
that the man got what
he asked for.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-01

China to Re-Establish Empire


ment also has an arsenal here. As
a result of its great industries and
strategic location Hankow was a
storm center in the Two tate reyolu
tions and the native city was almost
entirely destroyed
Nu-chang, which lies just across
the Yang-tse from Ilankow, was the
stronghold OF General Ii, the present
vice-president. IN the second revolu-
ton. But the sleepy, unprogressiye
old city manifests little interest in
recent political developments. The
same is true OF Marking the former
capital of China 80 miles further down
the river. The railway between Pc
king and Shanghai crosses the Yang
tsekiang at Marking. the city is an
educational center and was once a
stronghold of the Sun Vat Sen forces
and the scene of the battle Of Purple
Mountain.
Yuan shikais gunboats are scat
tered along the Yang-tse kiang. His
troops are centered In the larger river
towns They have been moved fire.
quently to make sure they have not
fallen under rebel influence. Conse-
quently the administration Is conf
dent that no rebel demonstration Of
any consequence can develop in the
valley to which nearly all Of central
China is tributary
Chinese papers published in Tor
eign concessions are almost unani-
nous 10 declaring this is an unfortu-
nate time for The discussion Of an en-
pire. They believe the project should
be abandoned until after the end OF
the European war because Of the inn
purlance Of foreign interests IN emma,
The Central China Post, Of Hankow,
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-01

which Is published by Englishmen ana
IS probably the most influential daily
IN the upper Yang-tse-kiang valley, in
a recent editorial expressed the opin.
ION that the establishment of the
monarchy Will not give rise to a rebel
lion in south China, as has been pre-
dicted by some leaders. The editorial
says The great masses will be per
fectly content to vote the president
as many, or as great, titles as he may
wish for, rather than risk disturb
ances. They will meet again to ex-
press their concentrations to En-
peror Yuan, as readily as they did
when he appointed himself practically
permanent president. AS for the ir.
reconcilables we may take it for
granted they are being closely
watched and will be given no oppor-
tunity to lift up their horns As to
foreigners, it is not a matter in which
they can interfere"
In reviewing recent events which
presaged the return 10 monarchy,
the same editorial mentions President
Nuan's offering sacrifices at the Tenn
pie of Heaven as the first indication
Of his intention TO restore the old
order This was followed by govern
mental approval Of Confucius' teach
ings. which hold that state cannot
exist without an emperor Yuan Shi-
kai next extended the presidential
term to ten years and made it pos
sible for him to name his own success.
sor All these We're natural lorerun'
ners, in the opinion Of the Central
4 China Post, Of the new Peace Preser-
walton society which is advocating the
definite abandonment Of the repub-
lie.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-01

uANKOW, China, Oct. Chinese
newspapers have taken the movement
Of the peace Preservation society 10
re.estabIish the empire very calmly.
Fyen here in the Yang-tse-kiang val
lev which was such storm center
IN the two recent revolutions, there
has been little furry caused by the
renort from Picking Of President Yuan
sbi.kafs approval Of the movement
for the restoration of the monarchy.
we don't care whether We nave a
renublic or a monarchy. il 1t be sta.
me" prominent Chinese merchant
remarked I'VE simply want chance
In 90 along without changes and up
sets in business conditions. Our
chief objection to the monarchial form
4 that It will take some time to adj
ma matters to the new conditions"
This view is probably typical OF that
held by most Of the business men of
uankow which is called the Chicago
az China and is probably destined to
Ne the great railway center OF The
country Hankow is situated at the
head OF navigation for ocean-going
boats on the Yang.tse Boats Of shal
low draft navigate for hundreds OF
miles above Haukow A railway con
meets Picking and Hankow aud an.
other is building to Canton. a third
railway Is projected west from Han.
kow. and American Interests are en-
deayoring TO finance this line into the
rich country toward Tibet
The hanging iron works, which te-
ored so prominently IN the recent ne
eotaiions between Japan and China,
are located here and employ more
than 1000 men in making steel rails
ana other iron products The govern