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The Griffin weekly news and sun. the NEWS, Established 1871 I Colds > V* Cl “ I had a terrible cold and could hardly breathe. I then tried Ayer’s • Cherry Pectoral, and it gave me im mediate relief.” W. C. Layton, Sidell, 111. How will your cough be tonight? Worse, prob ably. For it’s first a cold, then a cough, then brdn- I chitis or pneumonia, and at last consumption. > Coughs always tend downward. Stop this downward tendency by takingAyer’s CherryPec- < toral. Three sizes: 25c.. Me. Al. All denotata. Consult your doctor. If he says take It, then do as he says. If he tells you not to take it, then don’t take it. He knows. Leave it with him. We are willing. J. C. AYER CO., LoweU, Mass. j MOLENA MENTION. Molena, Ga., February 23.— Well, it seems like the last week in Feb ruary will have prettier weather. It is thought by a good many that if the grain was not killed it will be mighty thin. Wheat looked very promising before the recent cold spell There are more coin buyers around here this year than waaever known be fore. Ramsey Howard, one of my near neighbors who has just begun to use his last year’s crop of corn alter fattening jliis meat on the crop of 1901, says if 'corn goes to $2 a bushel it won’t hurt him. lie also has four large hills of potatoes that have not been opened yet. and if Bro. Taylor wants a pairoi shotes he also has them, Mr. Howard is like the fa mer of Worth spoken of in the G. S. W. last week, lie does all of his work with the help of his children. He >, has been a cash subscriber to the G S. W. for many years, and says he expect to continue to be, for it is tiie best paper in the South. ’’ We are sorry that S. C. Richardson continues to be quite sick. He is ex pecting to build three new stoics at Richland, his former home. J. A...Garland will have another store completed this week. It will be occu pied bj’ G V. Moore. One more .store is to be finished, then if you want to see the prettiest little town between Griffin and Columbus just come to Molena. The bank at. this place is said to be doing a good business. Mrs. Ada Brooks, who has been with her husband on his I ail road work and rice farms in Texas and Louisiana, is at home again, to the delight of her many friends here. We are sorry to learn of the serious illness of the wife of Dr. G. M. McDow ell. T. J. Joiner reports a belled buzzard |n his community last week. One was seen here, he says, 48 years ago which almost seared the negroes to death. Now you delinquents who promised v{o pay for your G. 8. W. when you drew your pensions and could borrow money from the bank, what about it? lam yet ready to receiot you. We are * not working lor any prize now, only in L4 ie J nt - ( -‘ reßt ot our P a P er- CyWe were glad to learn yesterday ■while in Molena that we would get our rural mail route which was applied for last fall, beginning at Molena, following the Zebulon road to N. K. Jordan’s, thence due south to Union Academy, thence to Lifsey, then back up the 1 the Barnesville road to Molena. This . route supplies one of the most needed t*for mail facilities of any in the country. • 1 have to go live miles to mail a letter. The service goeS into effect April Ist. We were sorry to hear of the death of Jasper Horne, who moved from here to South Georgia last fall. ' It is a great pitv that the fine hotel of Dr. 11 ead at Lifsey or Pine Mountain Springs has been destroyed by tire. This was becoming one of the most fa mous summer resorts in the South. We learn that the springs will not be open tins season, but will be ready for 1904. The hotel was a great help to the house wives of the surrounding country in \4elling their eggs, chickens, butter and vegetables, for which they always paid the highest market price. f SILVEY SNOW FLAKES. Silvey, ||(4a., Faormry 24—We know of nothing that is more, con t demned by the word of God than povetousuess. but we see it more and "more cultivated each year as we ride along the road and notice the last resting places of many dead bodies, to see the land cleaned up and cultivated. We say, “Oh 1 you covetous man; re member there is no rest promised you in this world or the world to come. As Hanna’s negro pension bill is being discussed by th’ readers of the G. $. W., and as w s tave turned it about and viewed it from all sides, we find two disadvantagvs to one advantage. The first and only advantage is that it would put more money in the South ; but that would only create two disad vantages—first, idleness, aud second, strife among the two races. Now. we are not totally opposed to the negro pension, but if we were a Southern < congressman we would make an amend ment to the bill to pension all those not able to work from old age or infirmity , so much a year, or so much a month. We think a bounty and then so much a month would be unwise, and also we think that general pension bill for all ex-slaves, $s Mr. Hanna has framed bis bill, would be a greater curse to the South than it would be a blessing. Our school was discontinued Friday for one week until the smallpox scare is over, as there was a family of negroes living with J. D. O’Neal that have them and Mr. O’Neal and his son had been exposed. J. J. WiLiamson, of Neal,'has bought and shipped from there twelve cars of cotton seed for the Griffin Oil Company since the 14th of January, and the largest number of them came from Meriwether We at e sorry to note the illness of Mrs. H. T. Hancock and Mrs. Rickies. Col. Hancock slaughtered six hogs Wednesday. One of them tipped the beam at 235 pounds. That's better than cents meat. While at Neal we met the father of IE Pattersou, now of Vicksburg, Miss., who had just written a letter home, saying that he was getting S3O per month, but that was a very small sum in comparison to how much he was missing his G. S. W. He has only received two copies. Prof C. 0. Wi che offers a book each Fiiday for the pupil that can spell the largest number of words. Two of them choose sides ; then the professor cills them out two at a time, and as one misses a word another takes his place. Friday George Rickies and alter Brakefield chose. George won the book for spelling thiJfnost words, though Walter’s side stood up the longest. Alter the spelling the children recited somebeautiful pieces. We are sorry that the s bool had to be discon tinued, as Prof. Wyche was taking a great interest in the school We are very sorry tohearofthe ac cident of Miss Lutie Tidwell, daughter of J W. Tidwell, of Oakland. Mies Lutie his been teaching at W ooster, and with the pupils Fri day and broke her left ankle all to pieces. It wi’l be renumbered that Tidwell got his cut with rhe mower last fall a year ago. Miss Lutie and the entire family have our sympathy. E P Baugh an sold his rent cotton Saturday for 9 11-16. News has just reached us of the serious burning of Arvellar Massingale, the only daughter of Mr. aud Mrs. J. L. Massingale, Thursday at Woodbury. Arvellar is thirteen years old and was standing before the fire when it caught, burning her in a solid blister from her heels to her head and burning hi-r hair off her head. We hope it won't prove fatal. She weighs 150 pounds. LINES FROM LINE CEEKK. Line Creek, Ga., February 24 — We are having some good weather now, and the farmers are putting in good time. Miss Mary Woods returned home Sunday from a delightful visit to Miss Bessie Gerriek, of Haralson. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Goodin spent Sunday in Williamson with relatives. A. C. Grady and wife, of Haralson visited the latters parents, Mr, and Mrs. Green Alison, here Sunday. z Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Clark, of Oak land, visited Mr. and and Mrs. Luther Martin Saturday. The entertainment at. Digby’s high school Friday night, given for the bene fit of the patrons. was quite a success and enjoyed by all present. C, E. Coppedge and wife attended preaching at Hollonville Sunday, .Miss Ottie Johnson, principal of Ny son high school, spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents. W. N. Coppedge said that, he still had a few hens to spatje and eggs for setting on a day or two’s notice. Arthur Digby and mother, Mrs. C. T. Digby, visited the latter’s daughter, Mrs. George Patterson, of Woolsey, yesterday. LIBERTY HILL LOCALS. Liberty Hill, Ga , February 24 — The store of B. F. Jackson was burglarized last Wednesday night, and about twenty dollars worth ot general merchandise taken. There is no elite as to the guilty parties. The thief broke through the door with a road pick. Wade Sims’ horse was stolen the same night. Mr. Sims says he has no idea who stole his horse, but thinks he will find it. .1. J. Taylor is all smiles over the arrival of a girl. Rev. J. A. Wright filled his regular appointment at Liberty Hill church last Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Lon Cauthen was found dead in his bed last Friday night. About four months ago his mother was found dead in her bed. 'The bereaved ones have the heartfelt! sympathy of this community. The singing given by Miss Sallie Bell Taylor last Sunday was enjoyed by all present. Preaching at the M. E. church here Sunday by Rev. E. H. Gray. 'The farmers are very uneasy about their grain, as the weather has been so cold. GREENWOOD GREETINGS. Greenwood, Ga., February. 25. — Today seems as if spring was near, and farmers are very glad to see it. It makes them think they can soon begin tarmiug once more, after so long a rest time. Linton Akin is all smiles over the ar rival of a little baby girl at bis house the 2 )th Inst. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Bates visited in Clayton county Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. W A.-Copeland is very sick at this writing. We wish for her a speedy recovery. Miss Fannie Pullin it on the sick list. Mrs. Estelle Johnson, of Brundage, Ala., Is visiting her brother, G. C. Kimbell, this week. George Kimbell, of Alabama, visited in our burg last week. GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27. 1903. EDDY GROV»«**«DITION Eddy Grove, Ga., Feb. 24.—There is but little tarmiug dobe around here yet. Some of the farmers have got to haul their guano out yet, and the roads are in a worse condition than 1 have ever seen them. Miss Mary Hood, of Catynel, has re turned home after a pleasant visit to her sister, Mrs. G. C. Puckett. Miss Essie Weaver, of this place visited Mrs. C. U. Wyche, of Wooster, Saturday and Sunday. The entertainment given in honor of the school children was quite a success and enjoyed by all present. J. W. Self, of Greeneville, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. G. C. Puckett, and said send her the G. S. W. one year. The farmers say r that the wheat and oat <‘rops are all about killed. We are sorry to hear that Mrs. J. M. Herndon, of Alps, is no better at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Reid visited the latter’s parents, Mr. Todd and family, of Oakland. Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Tood, of this place, visited Wooster friends Sunday. Dr. J. C. Mathews, of Greeneville, visited his father at this place Tuesday night. David Price Puckett and Grover Hood were mingling with Jones Mill frien Is Sunday. We were sorry to hear of the mis fortune of Miss Ludie Tidwell, in get ting her ankle broken at school Friday. She is the teacher at Wooster. JOLLY JOTTINGS. Jolly, Ga., Feb 24.—The farm ers are all smiles over the beautiful weather we are now having, and ate certainly taking advantage of it. Rev. W. H. Meacham tilled his regu lar appointmenPijere Sunday and Sun day night to> large and attentive congregations. We have a flourishing Sunday school here, under the managemement of D. W. Rudolph and W. 11. Brazier. We were glad to see more children out Sun day That’s right, children, come again, we are always glad to h..ve you with us. -Sunday school every Sunday afternoon at three 6’clock. Ernest Willian s, while cutting wood Monday, had the misfortune to cut his toe off. Nothing serious we hope. Miss Ella Driver, who has been sick for some time, is convalescent. Miss Susie Driver, of Hollonville, was here Sunday, the guest of Miss Dade Driver. Mrs. Moore and sister, of Williamson, were the guests ol relatives here Satur and Sunday. SENOIA SENTENCE*. Senoia, Ga., February 25. —William Black received a telegram from his son in Atlanta last Friday announcing the death of his child, He left via Oakland for Greeneville to have the grave pre pared, where the interment took place Saturday morning. Mts. J. M. Tidwell, of Alps, took the train here last Saturday morning for Cordele, being called there by wire to see her daughter, Mrs. J. R. Owens, who is critically ill. 001. and Mrs. J. Os Towns, after spending three months as the guests of their daughter, Mrs. Dr.- Mattox, of Culloden, returned home last Wednes day. Many bales of cotton changed hands here last week. Several fancy bales brought the fancy price ot 10 cents. One farmer told me that by holding his crop he was SSO better off. The quarterly meeting of the Senoia circuit convened with the Methodist church last Saturday and Sunday. Dr: W. F. Glenn, P. E., delivered two flue sermons to large houses bbth days. A quantity of guano aud provisions are beiug hauled out by our farmer friends. There were two marriages here last Sunday. The contracting parties were Odie Cook to Miss Ola Washington, near Pleasant Hill, and Mr. G. Crook to Miss Ida Entrekin, near town. The writer extends congratulations to these two happy couples. Rev J. C Coats left last Monday for Atlanta to be gone several days. Xne library party to lie heni at the Brantly Institute next Friday night, 27th. inst, should enlist the attention and presence of a full house. The ob ject is a worthy one and should receive a large patronage from all our people. Let there not be a vacant pew. Last week’s freeze salivated spring salad, cabbage, barley, oats and much wheat Time enough, however, tu sow oats and it shold be done by every owner of holses and mules. Early gardeners are getting a move on themselves. English! peas, Irish potatoes are being planted. Capt. G. P. Hodnett passed through on his return from West Point to Har alson last Saturday evening. Col. W. H. Taylor, accompanied by Ben Taylor, of Haralson, took the 3:30 train here Sunday evening for Griffin, Ben Taylor returning on the 10:30 Monday. Pastor Davis reports two fine days at Haralson Baptist church last Saturday and Sunday. I am requested to announce through the G. S. VV. columns that the general meeting of the churches, Whitecap Grove, Ebenez.er and Haralson, of ( oweta county, will meet at Antioch Baptist church Saturday before the sth Sunday in March withafulljaelegatiou. Remember, as deacons and ministers are already members of this meeting and are expected to attend, the messen gers must be selected from the )ay members. A large delegation from the three named churches is especially urged to be there that day. The ob ject for which the meeting was organ ized may be fully discussed. Sister ’ churches of the Flint River, Fairburn I and Western associations are cordially invited to attend this March meeting. Remember“in union there is strength.” lam requested to say that Line Creek Baptist church will hold an an niversary of fur organization at the church near Kedron the sth Sunday in March. It is with sorrow that we note the serious illness of Maj. Wm. Summers, of Paris. He is confined to his room with rheumatism. Hoopes are enter tained by his many friends (hut he may soon recover. Dr. B. F. Hodnott. of Turin, ns the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Taylor, on sth avenue, attended the quarterly meeting last Saturday and Sunday. BROOK* STATION DOTH. Brooks Station, Ga., Feb 25 — The cold weather of last week did con siderable damage to the grain crop. Both wheat and oats look now like they are almost killed, v hile spring oats are killed. .Mrs. Chas. L. Haynes and little son, of Macon, have returned home after spending sometime here with relatives. Jack Matthews, of Oarroll coanty, is spending this week with relatives here. Miss Ola Pollard spent Sunday with relatives at Diewryville. The many friends of Miss Fannie Matthews, who has been sick for sev eral days, will be glad to learn that she is some better. At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John A Padgett Sunday afternoon at three o'clock in the presence of a few friends and relatives, Mr. James Lou Foster, of Zetella, aud MissMiunie Lee O.trson, of Brooks Station, were united in marriage, Judge E. S. Ward officiat ing, The News and Sun joins their hosts of friends in extending congratu lations and wishes them a long and happy lif“. will make theit fu ture home at Zetella. vV. H. < happen, of Brooks Station, who knows a good ..thing when he sees it, hands us $1 00 to pay for two years’ subscription to the News and Sun. , M. S. -Johnson has purchased him a three-hundred-doll ar pair of young mules and when you meet him and say good morning he will say they are finer than any five-gallon milci cow, and drive ou. I'he farmers in this section have been taking advantage of the pretty weather for the last few days and are putting in full time with their (arm work. Mr and Mrs Ragan Martin spent Sunday with relatives at Carmel. J. A. Sullivan, who was until recent ly section foreman on th’ Central rail road here, has been given a similar po sition at Whitesburg, and left a few days ago to take charge of it. His wife, who has been sick for some time, is now some better, but will not be abF to move in several days yet. CARMEL COMMENTS, Carmel, Ga., February 25.—We are having beautiful weather here now, and plowing is the order of the day with most of the farmers. Mrs L. A. Caldwell is on the sick list, but we wish her a speedy recovery. Prof. Virgil Keith has a bad rising under his arm, which causes him much pain. The school house at Carmel caught fire last Tuesday afternoon from the heater and had a g iod holt when dis covered, but the ••city” bucket and ladder department soon put it out, no serious damage being done. There was a singing at Janies M. Caidwell’s last Friday night, which was highly enjoyed by all present. There will be another one at John O. Jones’ next Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Martin, of Brooks Station, spent Sunday with W. P. Lon gino and family. Mr. and Mrs. John Jones spent Sun day with Greeneville friends. Carmel merchants have received their spring goods. There wasn’t any preaching here last Saturday mid Sunday, the preacher being at quarterly meeting at Senoia. ZETELLA ETCHINGS. Zetella, Ga., February 25 — J. L. foster and Miss Nannie Carson, of Brooks Station, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony Sunday afternoon. Prof. Hutchins has a flourishing school here with about sixty pupils. Mi-s Pollie Cato, ot Fayetteville, has returned home alter spending some time with relatives here. She was ac companied home by her sister Mrs. J. T. Blounr. Mi-- Rosa Blanton, who is attending school at College Park, spent several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. I’. Blanton. A. F. Hill, of Vaughn, spent Sunday with liismother. Mrs. M. J. Rogers. Some of our farmers are very busy preparing their land for another crop. Mr. Wheeler Got Ridjof HU Rheuma tism. “During the winter of 11898 I was so lame in my joints, in fact all over my body, that I could hardly hob ble around, when I bought a bottle zo : Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. From tfie first application I began to get well, and was cured and have work ed steadily all the year.”—R. Wheeler,Northwood, N. Y. For sale by Carlisle & Ward and Brooks Drug Store For Sale or Rent. 137 acres good land, well im proved, Smiles from Griffin; wil sell on easy terms, or rent for pres ent year. B. N, Barrow. CONCORD CULLING*. Concord, Ga., February 25. —The smallpox seems to lie dead in this part of the moral vineyard. It is hoped now that tliev are a thing of the past. Mrs. Poe's little boy broke out with the measles here last week, but every preenutiyn has been taken to nip them in the bud, and there is but little dan ger of them being scattered. W. J. Willingham, foreman of the Kenesaw nursery, at Marietta, was here Saturday looking up hands to do bud ding, for »i hieh lie has offe r ed good wages. Mr. Willingham is an old Con cord boy aud a member of the G. S. W. family. The recent cold wave has doubtleg' damaged the small grain, but how much cannot yet be ascertained. Plowing is the most important busi ness with the farmers now, ami the sound of “gee and haw,” is heard in every direction this week. The tii>t singing of the season was held at J. Z. Connor’s Sunday at three o’clock p. in., which was well attenued, and ail who were present enjoyed some splendid music. Ilarvie Hale and Julius McLendon, of Jolly, Ambrose ami Mrs. Pearl ami Miss Maud Mayfield, of Pedenville. were among the many visitors who at tended the singing at Mr Connor’s Sunday. Uel M atthews and family, of Peden ville, spent Sunday with their grand mother, Mts. Sallie Matthews, near here. The good work of repairing the streets here is rapidly going on. Mayor C. T. Smith has recently ordered 100 oak trim's to be jmt out as shade trees, and many other valuable improvements to tlie town will doubtless be made sit an early date by the new council. The m-w council is composed of young and hostlihg business men, and much is ex pected in the way of improving the town under the uew administration. JOLLY JINGLES. Jolly, Ga , Feb. 25—MIrm Mary Lou W ileon, of Beeks, visited Miss Dade Driver last week. Mrs J. A Steele, who has been on an extended visit to her d inghter, Mrs. R W Hale, returned to Luella last week. We are sorry to note the serious ill ness of Mrs H Key, and wish her a speedy recovery. W e are glad to report Mrs E. I Gentry slowly improving Rev. W. H. Mecham filled his regu lar appointment here Sunday, preach ing an able sermon to a large congrega tion. Mrs. W. J. Gregg returned to her notne near Concord after a visit to rel atives here. Erne-t Williams and mother visited the latter’s mother near Concord Sun day. % several of the young folks around here attended the party at W. A. Bot toms’ hot Friday night, and report a pleasant time. Miss Mary Liza Beckham has return ed home near Concord after spending several days with her cousin, Miss Sal lie May Beckham. Jim Wilson, of Beeks, visited rela tives here one day last week. Jim Beckham and beautiful bride, of Concord, attended services here Sun day. Miss Susie Pryor, of Hollonville, vis ited friends here Sunday. STANDING ROCK FRAGMENTS. Standing Rock, Ga., February 25.— Wheat and oats are damaged consider ably from the recent f reeze. The school house is near enough com pleted for them to begin teaching in it last Monday. We have one of the best country schools in the county, and have about ninety enrolled. Miss Pearl Wright is assistant teacher at this place. The seating capacity <>i our uew school house will be about two hundred. It will be known as “Standing Rock Institute.” Aiint|Cunnie Diake lias returned home alter visiting relatives and friends in Alabama. We are sorry to note the serious ill ness of Uncle John (hildwell. Misslda Entreken, of this place, and Mr. Griffe Crook, of Bethel, were happily married last Suiinay. We wish them a long and happy lite. J. P. Mor gan, J. P.. officiated. We are afraid the advance in the price of cotton will encourage our farm ers to plant a large acreage this year. Belter raise, hog and hominy. The pound party given by Erby Coats last Friday night was very much enjoyed by ail who attended. BRUBHEY BREVITIES. Brushey, Ga., February 25.— The M. &P. club, which is composed of twelve members, was hospitably entertained by Misses Brooks at ttieir beautiful home near Griffin last Satur dav and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, W. F. Huddleston had as their eh inning guests Friday evening. Misses Maude Chappell, of Chappell Hill, Hildred Bel), of Patillo, Miss Elsie Manley and Henly Jester. VV. A. Jester and Wash Mauley’s saw mill will make music fur Brushey now. Mr. and Mrs. J. Bell entertained the young people Saturday evening. Miss Wright, of Zebulon, visited Mi” Ethel Bell Saturday ami Sunday. Miss Brtier, of Blount, is the guest of Miss Mattie Lou White. Mrs. Colwell and Miss Clifford Grubbs are visiting near Zebulon this week. TOCURK A COLD IN ONE DAY. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund the money If It faits to cure. E. W. Grove’s signature is ou ach. 25c, THE SUN, Established 1877 THE OLD REUABLE (Ol POWDER Absolutely Pure THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE. THE NEWS FROM SUNNY SIDE. Our Correspondent Write* Interestingly of Ill* Heetten* Sunny Side, Ga., February 25.— At present there one is vacant house in Sunny Side, which is unusual, for tbA demand for residences in out town Is greater than the supply. The weather U beautiful a id our firmers have ooinmeneal work. Th” only advice we < ffer them Is to d h> G. 8. W. Hnd keep up with the tim?s. t'lc.Mjtiins at Tiizih next Sunday. Rev. G W. Wood filled his regu lar appointment at Rocky Creek, Monroe county, Saturday and Sun day. I'ne friends of C indue* or Weese Griffin, whois an old Henry county boy. are glad to learn that he is aga<n running on the Atlanta divis ion of the Central ratlroid. Judge B D. Brewster presided at an unusually busy session of the district court Saturday. Miss OLie Cornell md Mr Freder ick Branan, of We*t Griffin, were united in marrmge at this place Sunday, Justice J. P. Starr officiat ing. Rev. S M. GUrrett, of Atlanta, • pastor of Pomona church, visited m -mbers of his fl ck Sunii«y. Prof. J. Tarpley Mitchell and S. S. S. spent three days last week at Flippen attending a revival which wp.a in progress at the Methodist church Evangelist, Dunaway did “Otnp good work at Flippen Broth ers who had not been speaking for ten or twelve years settled up old matters, and one lady who was president of a missionary society, confessed that she had been guilty of misappropriating the funds col lected by the society, and one young lady weut into a trance and was un conscious for two days It was no uncommon occurrence for forty or fifty to be found shooting at one time. Prof. Mitchell given a won derful report of the meeting. Evan gelist Dunaway will commence a meeting at the Methodist church in Jonesboro next Sunday. WILLIAM EON WAIFB. Williamson. Ga , February 25.— Miss Bessie Dieksim Ims returned from a week’s visit to Griffin. Mrs. vv, J. Reeves ami little daugh ter. of Atlanta, are the guests of Mrs. J. S- Thompson. Mrs. Julian Smith ami little son have returned from a visit to Concord. Mrs. Annis Scott has been called to Griffin on am ount of the serious illness ot her son, Will Scott. Rev. W. H. Meacham is attending a Missionary meeting at Hampton this week. The coal chute is in operation now. The trains coaling nt this station con sume fifty tons daily. Contention Over Estate. New York, Feb. 25.—1 tis learned that Reuben 11.. Lloyd, for many years the chief counsel of the Fair estate in San Francisco and Dr. Dudley Tate, tho Fairs’ family physician, quietly sailed for France a few days ago, pre sumably to thoroughly look into the claim that Mrs. Charles Fair survived her husband in the fatal automobile accident last summer, by 30 minutes, says The Herald today. This is the contention of Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Fair’s mother, who is suing for a larger share of the estate. Bought Immense Sulphur Deposits. Chicago. Feb. 25.—-Genertil Gaspe Ocha, who ow-,.8 the Popoeatapelt vol cano including the immense sulphur deposits in its crater, is repoited to have sold that property to an Ameri can syndicate in which the Standard Oil interests are largely represented says a dispatch to The Tribune from the City of Mexico. The purchasers intend to build a cog wheel railway up the mountain and operate the sul phur deposits on an extensive scale. The purchase price is said to bs $5,000,000.