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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-09-30
INJURED IN ACCIDENT.

Abe Field, of Winchester, a neph-
ew of Mr.. David Field, of Paris, and
his younger brother, Bonnie, were
slightly injured in an auto accident
in Winchester, recently. While
driving in a new car near the city
limits of Winchester, the car swerv-
ed, striking tree. Their mother,
Mrs. M. Field, and DR.. and Mrs.
Nathan Field, who were in the car,
escaped injury.
The injured boys were taken to
Winchester and taken to the Office
of DR.. Ishmael, where ten stitches
were taken in a wound in Abe
FIELDS face. Both brothers are i'm
proving.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-09-30
CHAMBERLAIN'S COLO AND DI.
ARRHOEA REMEDY IN
MICHIGAN

Mrs. A. H. Hall, Caseville, Mich,
says: 81 wish to thank you for your
grand good medicine, Chamberlain
Collie and Diarrhoea Remedy. We
are never without it in the house, and
I am sure it saved our baby's life
this summer"
Mrs. Mary Darlington, .Caseville,
Mich, says, 81 have used Chamber
lain's Collie and Diarrhoea Remedy
for years and it has always given
prompt relief"
(ady-sept)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-09-30
READ WHAT u. S. DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE SAYS ABOUT
WHAT TWO RATS CAN DO.

According to government figures,
two rats breeding continually for
three years produce 359,709,482 in
dividual rats. Act when you see the
first rat; don't wait. RAT-SNAP is
the surest, cleanest, most convenient
exterminator. No mixing with other
foods. Drys up after killing-leaves
no smell. Cats or dogs won't touch
it. Sold and guaranteed by the
Farmers Supply Co.
(adv-sept) :
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-09-30

ladv-sept)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-09-30
JUST WHAT SHE NEEDED.

II used a bottle of Chamberlain s
Tablets some time ago and they prov
ed to be just what I needed" writes
Mrs. Volta Bankson, Chillicothe, Mo.
"They not only relieved me of indi-
gestion, but toned up my liver and
rid me of backache and dizziness that
I had been subject to for some time.
They did me a world Of good and I
will always speak a good word for
them"
(ady-Sept)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-09-30
MRS. KEACH TELLS HOW SHE
GOT TO KNOW RAT-SNAP."

Have always feared rats. Lately
noticed many on my farm. A neigh
Dor said he just got rid of droves
with RAT-SNAP. This started me to
thinking. Tried RAT-SNAP myself.
1t killed II and scared the rest
away" RAT-SNAP comes in three
sizes, Csc, soc, $1.00. Sold and guar
anteed by The Farmers Supply Co.
(adv-sept)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-09-30
THE BEST ADVERTISEMENT.

The best advertisement any mer-
chant can have is a satisfied custom
err. No greater accommodation can
be given an article than the follow
ing by E. B. Milburn, Prop. Guion
Drug Store, Guion, Ark. I'VE have
sold Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
for years and have always found that
it gives perfect satisfaction"
(adv-sept)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-09-30
Dates Of Western Trading Companies

The Hudson's Bay company was
chartered in 1870 by Prince Rupert
and others. The North West Fur COM
pany Of Montreal was formed in 1779,
and the two joined forces in 1921. -.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-09-30
"out Of the Mouths of Babes"

Willie, to laxative caller-"Well,
now that you've come, suppose shall
have to 60 for the DOCTOR" laxative
Caller-"Why, Willie?" Willie-"Fath-
err says you always make him iII'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13
v. . NAY agrvsg sHIps.


Warrington. March 1.-THE Ameri-
can government may not accept the
elghty-eight ships OF 100000 or more
tons lying In Chilean waters. allotted
10 It by the allied shipping commission,
Chairman Hurley shipping board,
said tonight, FINAL action would de-
pend upon both the condition Of the
grant and the ships.
Mr.. Hupey explained that the orig
inal proposal made when he was in
Europe, was for the United states to
take over the ships and use them UNI
I'll the peace treaty was signed, when
title to them would be determined.
This offer was refused by Mr.. Hur-
ley, who believed that their use for so
short period would not Justify the
board In standing the expense OF the
repairs,
Information that the ships finally
had been allocated to this country mas
Just been received at tie state de-
partment. Mr.. Hurley Immediately
ordered an examination OF the vessels
to determine the extent Of repairs that
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

rurth. ) DAvasian city ~ 7Aooo ~
ulation. suburb Of the city - Nueou-
berg. has had IN operation - -
than two years . municipal onsonoo
incinsration plant that 10 rsGnsoe4 g
q model OF its kind. and which. II -
nection with modern systen Of osSb'
age collection. makes the disposal q
garbage OF this city not only The least
offensive and most sanitary possible.
but also = matter OF actual. although
small, profit 10 the municipality.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Ordinarily ground water at depth
of from forty to sixty feet is about 90
degrees and is nearly uniform thru
out the year. At lesser depths the
temperature IS likely 20 be affected
by atmosphereical and seasonal chang
es which take place. Deep fround
waters are generally progressively
warmer the deeper obtained. the In
crease being generally one degree for
every fifty or sixtySfeet Of depth.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13
You,so, , rsr,l,. Country.

Ecuador is rich In agricultural lands.
but in very few cases are they worked
to their full capacity; In fact, much o.
the most fertile land Is not under cul'
,ivation at all As is the case In other
South American countries. the land IL
held In such large tracts that proper
supervision and cultivation is not prac'
Acable.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13
DsIIv Thouuht.

Nineteuths OF the good that is done
In the world Is the result not o. laws.
however wise, or OF resolutions how
ever strong. but OF the personal infin-
ence OF individual men and wcmen.--
Sir Samuel Chisholm.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Beach. Cal. IL L. proposed to cut a
new channel between 800 and 100 feet
wide thru which tho San Gabriel and
Los Angeles rivers may be DISCHARGED
into the Pacific ocean nj a point east
of the Long Beach hsrbor, The cost
win be shared by the government and
the state OF California.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Now is the time to get your tires
fixed up with our Silver Ribbed re-
treads. We make your tires Just as
good as new, when we retread them
We guarantee our retreaded tires $500
miles. Come IN and ask US about them
We will be glad to have you inspect
our workmanship. Come in and give
us a trial and let us convince you that
we give you the best in quality ana
workmanship. Remember our tele-
phone number ESQ, our service car VIII
call for your tires and answer al
trouble calls iowa Vulcahizing Com :
pany. % North First avenue, Mar
shalltown, Iowa w. Fl. Hill & Son
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13
would have to h made.

would nave ton maoe.
Since the vessels have been tied up
for more than four years, most ONT
ciais believe their engines are In bad
shape and their huiis aiso have been
more or less damaged.
The exact conditions under which
the ships have been ailocated to this
country have not yet been transmit
ed 10 the shipping board.
II these should provide for the us =
OF the vessels only until peace IL pro-
claimed. some officials said they would
not he acceptable, as IL would require
several months to put 'he craft into
commission.
Three hundred thousand tons OF GER
man trans Atlantic shipping now In
German ports has been ailooated to the
United states. Most OF the ships are
In good shape and they will be gotten
out as soon as the American crows can
be assembled ind sont TO Germany.
German ships which were laid up IN
Peru and Uruguay were chartered
some time ago by the United states
and are now In operation
-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

A new schedule of passenger rates
on the Chicago Great Western which
Is to 60 into effect Saturday will raise
the present fares few cents to some
cities and lower them too others. Some
Of the most commonly visited cities in-
cluded in the new rating are Des
Moines. to which the fare will be re-
duced 3 cents. The present fare TO
Wate-!!ea ~!!M BE reduced ! cent TIE
Chicago fare will be reduced 10 cents
while tho fare to Minneapolis and st.
Paul will be increased 50 cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13
wn., ,h. whI.sle Ulew.

Little John saw . small tug towing
q large ship, and heard the TUG whis'
tie loudly. "Oh. papa" he cried. the
big boats got the little one ~ the
tall and It's aauealiIg."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13
Daily rhouehs.

Tho man who insists upon seeing
with perfect clearness before BE- de-
c!des, never decides.-Amiel'a Jour
nal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Miner Chase. formerly of this city
but now Of Allerton. spent the day In
the city with his mother, Mrs. Huldah
A. Chase. on his way home from JEFF
ferson. where Wednesday he attended
the funeral of Mark Wood. Mr.. Chase
said that Mr.. Woods death was not
caused from blood poisoning due to a
scratch while embalming body, but
from a wound to his hand while hand
ling a casket. Mr.. Woods funeral was
very largely attended.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Alexandsr's Condition Unchanged.
There was not much change today
in the condition of John M. Alexander
president Of Mcbride & viii Drug
Company, who is seriously sick at his
home Of uremia, resulting from
Bright's disease.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Just received another shipment OF
Eureka vacuum cleaners. The cleaner
with a hundred uses for eliminating
the drudgery of house cleaning
Schmidt Hardware Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Let Hewitt charge your battery ana
inspect your electric system. We call
and return your battery. Electrical
work a speciality. Hewitt Garage,
phone 1893.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Look over the -Everist stock OF wall
paper before buying. This stock must
be sold We have plenty paperhangers
to do your rk-Advertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Mrs. Frankie Lynch spent the day
with friends In Waterloo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Our large stock of wall paper. paints
and varnishes have been priced to
make them sell, workman to hang
your paper on short notice. Everist
Wall Paper House, opposite Methodist
Church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

The Woman's Home and Foreign
Missionary Society of the Methodist
churca will meet at 2:30 Friday after
ncAD in the church parlors.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Drink Coifax Water and keep well
Phone ~, The Bailey Boys.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Miss Florence Harris, Of Chicago,
arrived in the city Wednesday evening
to visit for two weeks at the nome Oh
her brother, DR.. Grover Harris ana
family
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Always ask your grocer for sweet
Homo bread. Central Bakery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

The regular meeting Of the Priscilla
Club was held Wednesday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. A. f. Eckman, 9
South Sixth avenue. The hours were
passed socially and with fancy work
and in a guessing contest the prizes
were won by Mrs. David Russell and
Mrs. p F. Byrd. At the close Of the
afternoon the hostess served refresh
ments assisted by Mrs. j. c. Ander-
son
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Starting at a. m. Saturday we VIII
have on sale a complete fashlight
with wide tense, for 80 cents. Schmidt
Hardware Company
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Cups and saucers, good white ware
on sale Friday and Saturday. 10 cents
for cup and saucer. Bakers Variety
Store
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Put in your grass seed early II you
want q nice lawn. Ask for Ferry s.
Schmidt Hardware Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

cents; sailed peanuts, 10 cents pei
pound. Baxter's Variety Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Oil cloth. white and colons, iS inch
on sale Friday and Saturday, SO cents
yard. Bakers Variety store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Mrs. K. w. Robbins will leave to-
night for Parker, 8. D., where she has
been called to the bedside of her
mother Mrs. Martha Richie, who is
seriously i'll with influenza, Mrs
Riches little daughter is also serious
ly sick with appendicitis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Cottage cheese and cream Friday
Jackson Dairy Company. Phone BIZ.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

| At IS cents for a complete f1ashlight
the supply will not last long. Better
get your early. SATURDAY. at 9 a. m.
| Schmidt Hardware Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

A. d. Mccartney cleans wall paper
Danoa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Gardeners, look over your garden
tools You can get what You need
| from our big assortment. Be ready to
&c. an early start. Schmidt Hardware
COMPANY
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Notice to the public-If you have
any delivery pans or egg carriers
please call 325. We need them-they
are expensive. Union Delivery Com
pany.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

| Mr.. and Mrs.,C. c. Doran and four
children. residents of this city for the
past six months, went this forenoon to
| Gripnell where they will make their
| home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

TO prevent the Sitting OF the ada
cent harbors Of Los Angeles and Lone
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Mrs. Nj. H. Cole, 7os East Linn
street was hostess Wednesday after
noon at the regular meeting Of the
Sunshine Circle whose members sewed
carpet rags and enjoyed two contests.
In the latter the prizes were won by
Mrs. L. A. Mitchell and Mrs. Phoebe
O,Neal. The hostess served refresh
ments assisted by her daughter Jessie.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Young man wanted for dry goods
I business: one who does not use Gig
rets and is willing to work; good
opening for right party. Address A-1O
care Times Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

When you buy bread, why not buy
the best bread in the city? We make
it. On sale at Shrubs Cafe and bak-
cry, Olson Grocery store, First avenue
and State street, Parlor Grocery. North
Third street. Try our special 10 cent
loaf Strub'a Cafe
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

oil cloth. 80 cents per yard, Fridh'
and Saturday. Bakers Variety Stor'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Miss Flora Deyoss and her compa-
ny returns to the Odeon Theater Sun
day evening for one performance only
presenting a four act comedy drama,
MY Wild Irish Rose Specialties will
be offered between the acts. Prices,
1920 and 80 cents. Seats now selling.
Get your tickets any time. Odeon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

A big saving on Mems MacRlna"s
and sheeplined coats now at Giidher
Bros. Advertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

w. 7. Scott. Penn Mutual Life In
surance. Iowa Savings Bank building
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

California's famous Chocolate Shop
Matinee chocolates, packed in Califor-
mia redwood boxes, in all sizes. Old
Reliable Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Corp. Russell w. Pickett. son Of Mr..
and Mrs. A. e. Pickett, arrived home
Wednesday evening from Camp Dodge
where he was mustered out Of the SER
vice in the afternoon. Corporal Pick
EFT enlisted in June 1917 and was as
signed to Battery C. Ninth field artil-
lery, being sent a few months later to
the Hawaiian Islands where he remain
ed five months. From there he was
sent to Fort Sill Okla
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Mrs. NJ. Ferguson went to LeGrana
this morning to spend few days with
friends
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Save money by attending WOOL
worth's fortieth anniversary sale.-Ad-
vertiscment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Wanted--Two mechanics at once
Apply at Melbourne Garage, Mel
bourne, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

The Excelsior Aid Society met We'd
nesday afternoon in Odd Fellows hall
with Mrs. G.. Z. I4angdon and Mrs.
George Crawford as hostesses. Fol-
lowing the business session sewing
carpet rags and guessing contest oc-
cupied the time, the prize in the lat
ter being won by Mrs. E. B. Clinton.
In serving refreshments the hostesses
were assisted by Mrs. Roy Rarriage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

The Ladies Auxiliary Of United
Switchmen will hold q bake exchange
Saturday at Geo. Doyens grocery store.
Committee
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

Or. Bullard. osteopath. Is West Main


DIR. Builard. ostsopath. Il West Main.
--------s.--~---- .
A. d. Mccartney cleans wall paper
Phone 1911.
Mrs. Frankie Lynch spent the day
with friends IN Waterloo.
Drink Coifax Water and keep well.
Phone ~, The Bailey Boys.
Always ask your grocer for Sweet
Homo bread. Central Bakery.
Cottage cheese and cream Friday
Jackson Dairy Company. Phone BIZ
oil cloth, 80 cents per yard, Friday
and Saturday, Baxter's Variety store
w. T. Scott. Penn Mutual Life In
surance. Iowa Savings Bank BUILDING
Mrs. NJ. Ferguson went TO LeGrand
this morning TO spend few days with
friends.
Save money by attending Wool
worth's fortieth anniversary sale.-Ad-
vertiscment.
Wanted--Two mechanics at once
Apply at Melbourne Garage, Mel
bourne, Iowa.
4 big saving on Mems Mackinaw'
and sheeplined coats now at Giidner
Bros. Advertisement.
-
Oil cloth. white and colons, iS inch
on sale Friday and Saturday, SO cents
yard Bakers Variety Store.
-
Put in your grass seed early II you
want a nice lawn. Ask for Ferry's.
Schmidt Hardware Company.
Peanut butter 1O-ounce jars. ~
cents; sailed peanuts, 10 cents per
pound. Bakers Variety Store.
Cups and saucers, good white ware
~, ,,la FRIDAY and SATURDAY. 10 cents
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13

The Baptist aid and mission circle
will hold an all day meeting Friday at
the church. Luncheon will be served
at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-12
TFTE STAKES OF PEACE By Frank C. Carpenter

lantic ocean. It is 50 per cent larger
 than Germany in Europe, and is about equal to Texas and Oklahoma com
 bined Nevertheless. It has Na popnia-
 tion all told of less than l9o,0o0, or
 which about 14.00U are whites, l2,09e
 being Germans She blacks are of d
 low order They include Bushmen. Hot
 tentots Ovambos. Bastards and He-
 reros In 1914 the Heroes rebelled
 against the Germans. and the Kaiser adopted the same policy as to thef
 extermination as was sus sSested to the
 Turks in the massacre of the Arme-
 nians. General Won Trotha then is
 sued proclamation stating: Every
 Herero within the German frontier.
 with or without a rifle. with or with out cattle, will be shot. l will not take
 over any more women and children.
 The result was that tens of thousands of Heroes were murdered.
 The Heroes were almost nomads.
 They had flocks and cattle. which they
 drove about from place to place co
 find pasture They numbered some-
 thing like 100000 before the native
 war but not 10000 of them are living today The Bushmen are mostly nut
 CTS who wander about in search or
 game and water. They are rapidly decreasing. The Bastards are cross
 between the European farmers and Hottentots who migrated from Cape Colony 40 or 50 years ago. They num- ber 5000 or more.
 Southwest Africa has been in the hands of the Germans ever since 1883, but it is only recently that they have been doing much to develop it. They have spent a great deal in improving the harbors: and by 1913 they had more than 1900 miles of railway
 opened with more under construction. During the war the British. in order to help along their invasion from tine south. made an extension of the South African railway system, and in 1915 joined it with the German system at Kalkontein. This now connects Ger man Southwest Africa with the Union of South Africa. The road was com pleted just about two weeks before
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-12

the country was finally conquered IL is now administered by the govern rnent of the Union of South Africa.
 German Southwest Africa is sald 10 be rich in minerals; and copper, lead, tin and diamonds have been found The diamonds were discovered neaf Luderitzbucht in 1908. and up 10 the time the war began almost o,0oo,ooo carats worth s35,000,000, had been taken out The diamonds are not found in pipes. as at Kimberly and Pretoria but mixed with other stones and Tn the sands. in much the same way as i1 the diamond mines of Brazil. In l9lz the British produced 5,000,000 carats and the Germans more than SoO,0Vo. while in 1913 the Germans produced more than one-fifth as many diamonds as the British. That year the German colony sold stones to the value pr s1 100000.
 Copyrighted. 1919. by Frank c. Car
 penterD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-12

tects, and the result is excellent The settlement has botanic garden on
 the edge of the town, and it's roads
 are lined with Towering trees. Every blade of grass and weed is kept out of the sidewalks, and a chain gang of native women convicts pounds the roadbeds hard after each rain. These women have iron collars about their
 necks and chains running from collar
 to collar hold them together. They were driven by soldiers with whips
 I met the governor general during my stay. He told me that much of German East Africa is high and healthy, and that the soil is exceed ingIy fertile. II will raise cotton, sugar cane and coffee. The governor described coffee plantation of 100000 trees which he had just visited, and told me he expected to set out such cotton plantations as eventually would supply a large part of the German de- mand. At that time the German rail-
 road was building from Oar es Sa- l laam into the interior. It has been | extended since as far as Lake Tan
 ganyiki, having been completed to | There is another railway line which ] runs from Tanga inland to the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. The Germans have built good roads throughout the 1 colony, and they have coastal river and lake steamers. They have three l wireless stations, and there are tele- graph lines along the coast and to | many places in the interior
 | German East Africa is a rich graz /! ing couptry. The natives have about