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One Year ..... $1 50 Six Months ..... 1 00 Three Months ..... 50 Subscribers are requested to remit by post- office money order or registered letter Entered at the postoffice in Cleveland, Ohio is second-class matter. All communications should be addressed: HARRY C. SMITH. Editor and Proprietor THE GAZETTE. Blackstone Building, Cleveland, Ohio. Member Ohio Legislature, { 1894 to 1898. { 1896 to 1898. { 1900 to 1902. METRO PRINTING TRADE STOFF COUNCIL CLEVELAND Cleveland, Saturday, Dec. 24, 1904. THE GAZETTE is the oldest, and has the largest bona fide circulation, double that of any newspaper in the interest of Afro-Americans, published in the state of Ohio, and comparison with any will immediately establish its rank as one of the NEWSIEST AND BEST in the country. Merry Christmas! About a half column of our editorial notes were republished in the Buxton (Iowa) Gazette of Dec. 15, without a line of credit. Editor Mendenhall, how could you? Let the Afro-American office holders in the unclassified service of the government during the last two administrations and longer, give way to others who are deserving and capable. If there is a matter of sufficient consequence to merit a special message to the congress, it is that of disfranchisement, and we believe the president so regards it because he did not handle it in his recent message. State Senator Malcolm Franklin, of Columbus, Miss., did himself proud in the speech we published in our last issue. Seldom indeed, these days, are such testimonials to the worth of the Afro-American, south or north, given, and it is of special significance coming from a Mississippi democrat. It was too, so frank, honest and truthful. Thanks, Senator, thanks! Prominent southern Afro-Americans who merit it, should be given federal appointments in the south where their numbers entitle them to such recognition. The places they now hold at Washington and in the consular service, and others in the unclassified service, should be given to deserving and competent northern members of the race because they have not the claim their southern brothers have and do as important work on election days as their southern brothers do in national republican conventions. We will grant that the campaign work of both is equally important and telling. Think it over and see if we are not right. THE BIRTH OF CHRIST OUR BEST GIFT. Very happily do we welcome the day of our Savior's birth. To our minds it brings the sublime story of that wonderful event when Christ came into this world to rescue and to save. It is a pleasing retrospection to recall the startling achievements won by the God of heaven and nature. People were lost in amazement when God in the flesh displayed his miraculous power in manifestation of the truth of his great mission. Nearly two thousand years have passed and still the millions of enlightened mankind are celebrating the day of our Savior's birth. His glorious coming among men must ever be hailed as the grandest feat in the universe of worlds. He came to adjust his great plan of redemption. It was a triumph over hell and the grave. Should it not be a matter of profound pleasure to professing Christians in America that we live in these blessed times, that we live to recount the splendors of the Christian era? We shall never be able to realize the glories of what Christ has accomplished in the cause for which he died, yet he vindicated that cause and won a crowning triumph in the adjustment which he made for our salvation. The infidel and the skeptic may indulge their wildest dreams that peace and glad tidings awaken no hopes beyond the grave. But the very fact that Jesus Christ lived and died, is our sweetest and most inspiring consolation today. His coming into the world is our brightest and most cheering inspiration and without this assurance, earth would be a dreary wilderness. Let us then acknowledge the blessings of the Christian era and labor to quicken the heart of the world's humanity, to lay hold of the imperishable truth and seek after those rewards which are found only in the far upper and beautiful beyond. Kind reader, we have reasons to rejoice and to make merry this glad and sacred day. A new light dawns upon the earth and it is designed that we shall all live to make the world better and wiser because we are in it. Christ had his mission, we have ours. During these pleasant and beautiful holidays we may retrace the path over which we have gone and enter upon a new starting for things grander and more unobling. Let us pledge ourselves to renewed diligence in the work to which we feel ourselves called. Oh THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1904. give thanks unto the Lord and let us praise and adore the name of that Savior who is able to bless us as none others can, and to exalt us to the highest place in the universe of God. IT EATS LIKE A CANCER. Let it not be forgotten, what has been told more than a thousand times, that mob rule in America is our greatest national sin and today is regarded as a stupendous crime against the world's civilization. The more startling becomes this practice, because it occurs in the United States, the country which is acknowledged to be in the lead of every principle of jurisprudence and righteous dealing, in every principle of law and of the holy religion of Jesus Christ. It seems hard indeed to comprehend the spirit and meaning of these terrible outbreaks against the government and of those who give countenance to a crime which is more hurtful to the government, more disgraceful to national honor and more damaging in every way to the best interest of the country than anything else. It is passing strange that Americans should engage so arduously for the upbuilding of a nation and should make our great system the pride and boast of the world, yet in sheer folly and blindness allow this government to be hacked, mutilated and torn by a set of bad men who are as responsible to the authority and law as the most loyal and faithful. To preserve and perpetuate our institutions and government can be done in no other way than by an unfaltering loyalty and devotion to the laws and principles upon which the government was founded. But break the law in a single instance with impunity, or treat with contempt any measure ordained and established in the cause of constitutional government and eventually the foundation must give way. No government can remain permanent so long as a single hand is lifted to strike it down or impair its strength. It is contrary to the very nature of things that a government can exist so long as the knife is being put to its throat. The nation contents itself that all is well. While in its ample self-sufficiency it reposes with complacency upon a bed of seeming security. But history records a truth that nothing is stable, nothing can successfully endure and withstand encroachments so long as nothing is done to suppress the growing evil. Something must be done and promptly done! Like an eating cancer, mob violence is gnawing upon the heartstrings of the nation. Gradually the life of the republic is ebbing away and the time comes when the patient must die unless the evil is eradicated. But if congress and the president will at once deal with the mighty evil that has already too long threatened the national life, the republic need not die. Prompt action will save a dying republic. Let the state be dealt with as duty demands, let martial law be proclaimed or some remedy be adopted at once, to quell insurrection both north and south wherever lawlessness prevails. This government can no longer tolerate such a gigantic evil. The responsibility of our government is too grave, and we are to prepare against foreign dangers instead of confronting them at home. Foreign powers are not indifferent to a besetment tending to impair our national strength, and would not fail to take advantage of our weakness. The individual who leads the mob is none less than a traitor and deserves to be so treated. Let congress adopt stringent measures, apply the remedy, and shield communities and the nation from the worst rancor that ever infested a country or cursed a people. STILL IN SLAVERY. Thousands of Southern Afro-Americans—Conditions Fearful. Washington, D. C.—Argument was begun recently in the supreme court of the United States in the peonage case of Samuel M. Clyatt, of Georgia, vs. the United States. Clyatt in 1902 was sentenced to four years' imprisonment at hard labor on the charge of having held two Negro men in peonage on account of debt, in violation of Section 5526 of the Revised Statutes. Attorney General Moody has filed a brief, in which he says, speaking of the importance of the case: "Immediately upon the certification of this case to the supreme court, several of the district judges in the Fifth circuit, in which numerous prosecutions for violations of the statute were pending, refused to try any of the cases, and postponed the same to await the decision of the court in this case. It is therefore quite evident that the executive arm of the law, so far at least as the enforcement of this statute is concerned, is practically paralyzed, even in the most typical and flagrant cases. We think we may truthfully say that upon the decision of the case hangs the liberty of thousands of persons, mostly colored, it is true, who are now being held in a condition of involuntary servitude, in many cases worse than slavery itself, by the unlawful acts of individuals, not only in violation of the thirteenth amendment to the constitution, but in violation of the law which we have here under consideration." Indicted for Whitecapping. Jackson, Miss.—A profound sensation has been created by the indictment of Hon. H. T. Montgomery, member of the legislature, and J. C. Bryant and J. R. Willis, members of the board of county supervisors of Lincoln county, on charge of white-capping. The Lincoln county court cannot possibly dispose of all the cases at this term of the court, as more than 400 indictments have been found, and among these are a number of the wealthiest citizens of the county. Holiday Excursions via Pennsylvania Lines. Dec. 24th, 25th, 26th and 31st, Jan. 1st and 2d, are the dates on which excursion tickets may be obtained at Pennsylvania lines ticket offices for Christmas and New Year holiday trips. For full particulars call or write Geo. W. Weedon, D. P. A., Cleveland, O. HAPPENINGS IN THE BUSY WORLD BOILED DOWN. AT HOME AND IN FOREIGN LANDS Recent Events that Contain the Pith of the General News for the Perusal of Our Readers. CONGRESSIONAL. The senate on the 15th passed the urgent deficiency bill and spent some time in consideration of the Philippine bill. The house began discussion of the bill "to improve currency conditions," but made small progress, owing to the obstructive tactics of the democrats. On the 16th the senate passed the Philippine civil government bill. The house passed a dozen or more bills on the private calendar. On the 19th the house of representatives disapproved the proposition to hold the inaugural ball in the Capitol building. The senate was in session only three minutes and adjourned until the 21st. The meeting of the international commission to inquire into the North Sea incident has been fixed for December 20 at the foreign office in Paris. Land has been purchased in Harlem, N. Y., on which a Mormon place of worship is to be erected. Judge E. H. Hammond, of the federal district court at Memphis, Tenn., is deat at New York City after an illness of four days with pneumonia. Three persons were killed and several injured, two fatally, in a fire in a three-story brick residence in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, N. Y. The largest silver loving cup ever made, having a capacity of 75 pints, has been presented to David H. Moffat, president of the Denver, Northwestern & Pacific railroad, by his friends in Denver. A confession made by two boys arrested on suspicion of arson has cleared the mystery surrounding a series of 40 fires of undoubted incendiary origin in Brooklyn, N. Y. The fires all occurred within the last two months. E. E. Mangum was shot and killed by Prof. J. E. Woodward at Magee, Miss., where Woodward is principal of the high school. Mangum remonstrated with Woodward because the latter had administered a severe whipping to Mangum's son. Confirming the report of the formation of an international steel rail pool, a telegram from Barrow, England, says: "The agreement, which was signed by all the representatives of the British, French, German and Belgian makers, extends for three years and is likely to include American makers." An explosion of a boiler in Brower & Love Brothers' cotton mills at Indianapolis seriously scalded three workmen, blew down the walls of the boiler house and the storage house and crushed in the front of the brick home of Herman Young, a block away. Charles LaDow, an inventor and manufacturer of agricultural implements, dropped dead on the street at Albany, N. Y. He was famous for the large number of patents issued in his name by the United States patent office, being supposed to hold the record in that respect. The three-masted schooner Richard C. Leaming lies sunk on Long Shoal, Nantucket, with her mizzenmast broken off half way. There are no signs of the crew. "The Leaming went down in a blizzard. She was bound from Windsor, N. S., for Philadelphia. Judge Baker, of the supreme court of New Mexico, who recently was removed from office by the president, received by the president and the department of justice a full hearing, the result being a revocation of the order of removal. Judge Baker then resigned. The governor of Viatka, Russia, reports a serious outbreak of Siberian plague in factories which are preparing fur coats for the troops in Manchuria. The plague has been traced to sheepskins and the delivery of fur garments to the troops has been suspended. Because a white man had been employed as a professional attendant in one of the bath houses at Hot Springs, Ark., the negro attendants went on strike and demanded that the white man be discharged. This demand was denied and the places of the negroes were filled. In response to appeals from missionaries of the Christian churches in Japan, a committee has been organized in the United States to secure contributions in aid of the sick and wounded of both Japanese and Russian armies and of widows and orphans in Japan. News has been received of a double murder at McWilliams, Ala. The victims were Mr. and Mrs. James Andrews, of that place. Mrs. Andrews was found lying across the bed with her throat cut from ear to ear, while Andrews was found dead on the floor with several pistol wounds in his body. Four Moorish dancing girls and three Moorish musicians, all of whom had been left in St. Louis when the world's fair closed, have been deported to their native country by the immigration bureau. Militiamen of the United States are to be provided with the most modern type of artillery and drilled in its use until they approach in proficiency the West Point graduates. The factory of the Passumpsic Fibre Leather Co. and the flour mill of Ide & Co., in the village of Passumpsic, Vt., have been destroyed by fire, involving a financial loss of $75,000. Secret, service agents are reported to have succeeded in locating in New York City the materials and printing presses used in counterfeiting "Indian head" $5 bills which have been extensively floated all over the eastern states. Sixty-five per cent. of the government exhibit at the world's fair, comprising a portion of every display, will be sent to the Lewis and Clarke exposition at Portland, Ore. The leaders of the Fall River (Mass.) textile unions have decided to refer the question of continuing the strike to the members of the various organizations. Labor unions in Chicago have been enlisted to fight the spread of tuberculosis. The office janitors, cigarmakers and garment workers have offered the co-operation of their organizations in efforts which are to be made to minimize dust in factories. The conviction of State Senator William P. Sullivan for soliciting a bribe has been affirmed by the Kansas City court of appeals. The Danish vessel Greda has arrived at St. Johns, N. F., her captain injured and her mate dead as the result of her experiences in a fierce tornado. Orders have been issued by the navy department to put out of commission the cruisers San Francisco, New Orleans and Atlanta and the gunboat Marietta. Vindication for all the officers and men on the Massachusetts is contained in the report of the board appointed by the commandant of the League Island navy yard to investigate the recent accident on board that vessel in which the death of several men was caused by the blowing off of a gasket. Col. Stephen Bassford, who commanded the Ninety-fourth Ohio volunteer infantry in the civil war, is dead at his home in New York City. He entered the army as a private. Francis A. Brokoski, once a politician, committed suicide in the rooms of the Republican Marching club at Chicago by turning on all the gas jets. He served three terms as member of the Illinois legislature. Ex-Gov. James P. Eagle is dead at Little Rock, Ark., after an illness of three weeks. He was governor of Arkansas from 1889 to 1893. He had been president of the Arkansas Baptist state convention 21 years. The Steel Bar association at a recent meeting in Jersey City advanced the price of steel bars $2 a ton. The steel plate manufacturers held a meeting there also and voted to advance the price of steel plates $2 a ton. The prediction that the fiscal year ending in June, 1905, will see the greatest influx of immigrants into the United States which the country has yet seen, is made by the commissioner general of immigration, Frank P. Sargent. The Japanese cruiser Tsushima seized the British warmer Nigretia, bound for Vladivostok, off Ulsan, Korea. An examination of the Nigretia's cargo showed she had a large quantity of contraband of war on board. The Turkish government has nearly completed arrangements with a foreign financial group for a loan of about $15,000,000 to purchase new artillery. The occasion of the rearmament is the recent Bulgarian purchase of quick firing guns. J. Pierpont Morgan has purchased what is said to be the oldest piano in the world from Rudolph Vivoll, of Firensola, Italy, who is now in Joplin, Mo., for $6,000. The instrument was exhibited at the Louisiana Purchase exposition by Mr. Vivoll. It was built in 1708. Thrilling rescues of nine nuns, Sisters of Hotel Dieu, marked the progress of a fire that swept through a convent at Chicago and destroyed it. Two of the nuns were injured and were carried from the building almost overcome by smoke. The stairs fell before the sisters could reach them. According to John B. Cunningham, national bank examiner for western Pennsylvania, the national banks of Pittsburg had no Chadwick paper. Engineer M. Calhoun and Fireman H. Kinney were killed and four other trainmen were injured by the explosion near Davenport, Ia., of the boiler of a big locomotive drawing a Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific freight tran. Nearly all religious sects as their figures of growth for last year are announced, show a larger percentage of increase than in previous years. In several denominations the ratio of growth exceeds the usual ratio of increase in the population. The Standard Oil Co. has reduced the price on crude oil five cents a barrel. William L. Elkins, the street railway and gas operator who died at Philadelphia in November, 1903, left an estate worth $31,578,268, according to the first account of the executors, whose fees amount to $931,382. Wrapped in brown paper at the bottom of an old trunk that he bought at an auction for $4, Max Hart, a postoffice clerk of New York City, found bonds of a southern electric lighting and water company which have a market value of between $17,500 and $20,-000. A $20,000 temple of fraternity will be one of the features of the Lewis and Clark exposition. The northbound limited train on the Southern railway was derailed at Somerset, Va., and one person was killed and six slightly injured. Mrs. Mary Anderson, one of the best temperance workers and women suffragists in Indiana, is dead at her home in Laporte. She was born in Ohio in 1818. Mrs. Mary Anderson, one of the best known temperance workers and woman of the Green Mountains to supply in part the wants of New York and Boston. The Portland Oregonian says that the grand jury at Portland, Ore., which is investigating the land frauds has been approached for the purpose of influencing its decisions. The engine of a Burlington passenger train jumped the track at Beverly, Mo., and turned over. Fireman Calcutt was killed, but Engineer Farnsworth saved himself by jumping. The Metropolitan club house, the home of the most fashionable club in Washington, was gutted by fire, involving an estimated loss of from $60,000 to $100,000, partially covered by insurance. The directors of the Philadelphia & Reading Railway Co. have declared a semi-annual dividend of 1½ per cent. on the common stock of the company. This is the first dividend on the common stock since 1876. A train from Chicago on the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul road was wrecked by a broken rail at Lena, Mich. Engineer Martin Gavan and Fireman Louis Miller were killed and 15 persons were injured. Norman Webster, said to be a wealthy gold mine owner of Soulsby-ville, Cal., has recovered possession of his $4\frac{1}{2}$-year-old daughter whom he had been seeking for two years. The child was found by a constable at Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Work has begun on the last stage of a pipe line which will convey oil from the fields of Indian Territory to the refineries in Long Island City and Greenpoint. The line will be 2,000 miles long and 2,000 men will watch it to detect breaks. On the 21st both houses of congress adjourned until January 4. No business of any importance was transacted in either branch. NAN PATTERSON'S TESTIMONY SAYS SHE DID NOT MURDER CAESAR YOUNG. RECITED SCENES OF HER LIFE. Her Dealings with the Dead Man Were Told with Dramatic Intensity, the Court Room New York, Dec. 20.—"Did you or did you not shoot Caesar Young, Nan?" said Lawyr Levy to Miss Nan Patterson yesterday. "I did not," replied the witness in a firm voice. "I would give my own life to bring him back if it were in my power. I never saw the revolver with which he was shot. There was a flash and then the end." In a voice quavering with emotion, but filled with dramatic intensity, Miss Patterson, who is on trial charged with the murder of Caesar Young, the bookmaker, recited to the jury the scenes in her life which had to do with her dealings with Young. Not only did Miss Patterson swear that she did not kill Young, but she denied every circumstance in the case which the state has brought up against her. She denied that she was dismayed because Young was about to leave her and go to Europe. On the other hand she testified that as a result of her conference with Young, it was agreed that she should join him in England and take apartments in the Hotel Cecil, London, taking care that she keep her whereabouts a secret from Mrs. Young and Young's relatives. An important feature brought out was the fact that Young gave the woman a postal card on which he wrote her name and address. New York, Dec. 21.—After a day of torment facing the merciless cross-examination of Prosecutor Rand, Nan Patterson, the former show girl, went to her cell in the Tombs last night tired, but happy. For several hours she sat under the galling cross-fire of the assistant district attorney, who probed the events of her life from the day she met Caesar Young, for the killing of whom she is being tried, until the moment of his death. No detail was too trivial to escape the attention of the state's attorney, but with scarcely an exception the accused actress proved a marvel of self-control. The dramatic climax of the court scene came with the pantomime enacted by Miss Patterson and a district attorney's messenger, showing the death scene in the cab. Seated side by side on a platform, facing the court and the jury, the messenger, under the tutelage of the former show girl, grasped her wrists and they swayed back and forth as the prisoner sald she and Young had done just before the shooting. With the calm reserve of one accustomed to play to thousands, Miss Patterson went over the scene and by her interpretation tried to make it clear that Young had taken his own life. New York, Dec. 22.—Judge Vernon M. Davis did not deliver his charge to the jury in the trial of Nan Patterson, the former actress, last night, but sent the jurymen home to rest after a day spent listening to the arguments of counsel. Abraham Levy, chief counsel or the defendant, occupied the time of the morning session with his argument, while Assistant District Attorney Rand took up the afternoon with his speech. Both addresses were impassioned and eloquent. DRANK WOOD ALCOHOL. Ten Men Are Dead and Two Others Dying as a Result. Ashland, Ky., Dec. 20.—Four more men have been added to the list of six dead and two others are reported dying from the effects of wood alcohol poisoning at the mouth of Beaver river, at Big Sandy. Three others of the party are missing. Three push boats with a crew of 17 men were en route to Pikeville, the boats being loaded with freight. At the mouth of Beaver, five miles above Prestonsburg, two of the boats sank and the men swam and waded ashore with much of the freight. A jug of wood alcohol was one of the articles saved. It was dark and the men were chilled and wet. Fires were built and supper started. A man came along and sold them four bottles of "moonshine" whisky. They drank the whisky and wanted more. One man said: "Let's drink the alcohol." Another said: "It will kill us; see the poison label." One of the crew began mixing drinks and said: "Come on, lets have our Christmas now. If it's poison we will all die together." They drank the stuff and while at supper they became violently ill. Rockefeller Gave $305,000. Chicago, Dec. 21.—Gifts amounting to $437,370 were announced by President Harper last night at the fifty-third quarterly convocation of the University of Chicago. John D. Rockefeller gave $245,000 for current expenses and $60,000 for improvements to the heating plant. Ran Into an Open Switch. Grand Rapids, Mich., Dec. 22.—A Pere Marquette passenger train ran into an open switch here last night and three or four persons injured. The Railroad Casualties of a Year. The Railroad Casualties of a Year. Washington, Dec. 20.—The annual report of the interstate commerce commission shows that the past fiscal year was unusually prolific in fatal railroad accidents. There were 43,266 employes injured and 3,367 killed in 1904, as compared with 33,711 injured and 2,516 killed in 1902. In 1904 there were 8,077 passengers injured and 420 killed; in 1902, 6,089 injured and 303 killed; in 1903 there were 6,973 injured and 321 killed. The increase in the number of deaths of passengers in train accidents in 1904, compared with 1903, is $64\frac{1}{2}$ per cent. Arrested on a Charge of Murder. Huntington, W. Va., Dec. 20.—The authorities of Logan county have arrested Fred Stratton, charged with being the murderer of Rosa White, the girl who was found Saturday with her head almost severed from her body. The bloody weapons found near the scene have been traced to Stratton. A $200,000 Fire. Philadelphia, Dec. 20.—The large three-story building at Nos. 919 and 921 Walnut street, occupied by half a dozen business concerns, was destroyed by fire last night, entailing a loss estimated at $200,000. MR. GARFIELD'S PLAN. Recommends a Law be Passed Providing for a Federal License for Trusts Recommends a Law be Passed Providing for a Federal License for Trusts Washington, Dec. 22.—The most important feature of the first general report of the bureau of corporations, of which James R. Garfield is commissioner, and which was submitted to congress yesterday, is the recommendation that a law be passed providing for a federal license or franchise for companies engaged in interstate commerce. Garfield says that the suggested scheme of compulsory federal incorporation of such companies, while it is probably legally practicable, presents serious difficulties because of its effect upon the authority of the states over the corporations in respect of taxation and local regulation. He regards federal license or franchise, however, as not only legal, but practicable. The report consists mainly of a discussion from a legal standpoint of the powers of the bureau, and an outline of the manner in which it has set about the investigation of the general subject of corporations. No statistics are given, and other specific results of the work of the bureau are reserved for presentation later. Regarding the "beef trust" investigation, which is the most important thus far taken up, the report says: "Special agents, with clerical assistants, have been constantly in the field since April. They have secured comprehensive statistics, chiefly relating to the prices of cattle and of beef. They have interviewed a large number of independent packers, commission men, cattle raisers, meat dealers and other persons, with a view to ascertaining facts and opinions relating to the existence of a combination." A TRIPLE TRAGEDY A Clerk in a Store Kills a Woman, a Constable and Himself. Lockport, N. Y., Dec. 22.—Fred Jones, a clerk in a store at Newfane, shot and killed Mrs. Abbie Goodrich and Constable William C. Gray yesterday and then shot himself. Jones was a suitor of Mrs. Goodrich, who was a widow with several children and well-to-do. Being older than Jones she objected to his attentions. Jones, it is alleged, had threatened to kill her and burn her property, in consequence of which she obtained a warrant for his arrest which was given to Constable Gray to serve. Gray went to the store where Jones was employed. Jones requested permission to send for Mrs. Goodrich in order that he might settle the matter with her. Upon her arrival they had some words, resulting in Jones drawing a revolver and shooting her in the head. Constable Gray sprang toward Jones, when he also received a bullet in the temple. Jones then put a bullet in his own head. All three are dead A Scarcity of Hickory Wood. A Scarcity of Hickory Wood. Chicago, Dec. 22.—Increasing scarcity of hickory wood in the United States has alarmed the manufacturers of wooden vehicles to such an extent that at a meeting here yesterday of over 200 representatives of these manufacturers the advisability of taking the matter before congress was discussed. Hickory trees have recently been attacked by an insect which is fast destroying that class of timber. It was declared that unless the government took action in devising means whereby these insects could be kept from breeding, in ten years practically all hickory trees in the United States will have been destroyed. A Very Disastrous Drouth A Very Disastrous Drought. Pittsburg, Dec. 22.—The scarcity of water caused by a three months' drouth is assuming alarming proportions in this vicinity. Not since the drouth of 1895 has the water supply been so short. Coke ovens, coal mines and railroads have been compelled to practically suspend operations and unless relief comes soon the mills will also be seriously affected. The public schools of Wilmerding and Wilkinsburg were dismissed yesterday on account of no water. The output of the coke ovens has been reduced one-third and the loss is about $1,000,000 a month. A Big Deal in Real Estate. Pittsburg, Dec. 22.—A real estate trade deal of unusual proportions was closed in New York yesterday by which the E. M. Rush estate, of this city, secures three large hotel properties in New York City, giving in part payment its real estate in Pittsburg valued at $1,100,000. The aggregate value of the properties involved is in the neighborhood of $5,000,000. The Rush estate has had transferred to it for a consideration of $4,100,000 Bretton Hall, the Regent and the Aberdeen, all 13-story hotels in New York, the combined rental of which is $220,000 per annum. Rescue Came Just in Time. New York, Dec. 22.—A story of eight days and nights of ceaseless labor under the most disheartening conditions, with death constantly staring them in the face, was told yesterday by the ten shipwrecked sailors of the crew of the Portland, Me., schooner Clara Goodwin, who were brought here on the schooner Martha Wallace. The men were taken from the sinking Goodwin off Cape Henry last Friday. They were in a terribly exhausted condition and still showed the effects of their experience when they arrived here. Lawyer Convicted of Forgery Lawyer. Servant to Forgery. Chicago, Dec. 22.—John R. McFee, a lawyer, once in good standing in Chicago, was yesterday sentenced to the penitentiary on one of several charges of forgery. McFee is alleged to have secured nearly $40,000 by forgery. Much of the money was squandered on race tracks. Even while his trial was in progress the grand jury was hearing further charges of forgery against McFee. The heaviest losers by McFee's alleged forgeries was Mrs. Anderson, victimized to the extent of $13,500. The others were Chicago banks. Preferred Death to Arrest Preferred Death to Arrest. Chicago, Dec. 22.—Henry Berkhart, until recently employed by a firm of wholesale meat dealers, shot himself dead yesterday while a constable waited at the door with a warrant of arrest. The warrant charged that Berkhart had embezzled money belonging to his former employer. Tidal Wave Struck a Ship. New York, Dec. 22.—After a stormy voyage during which she was struck by a tidal wave, the steamship Kroonland arrived yesterday from Antwerp. The voyage was the worst the vessel has ever experienced. TAKEN FROM LIFE BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW (Copyrighted.) This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe curly hair straight as shown above. It nour- ishes the scalp, prevents the hair from falling out or breaking off, cures dandruff and makes five years and used by thousands. 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We desire every copy delivered promptly. We advise our patrons to carefully examine THE GAZETTE's advertisements before making purchases. Business men who advertise in this paper should have the patronage of Afro-Americans. The fact that they advertise is assurance that they want it. Local reading notices (advertisements) ten cents a line (six words in a line). Cleveland, Saturday, Dec. 24, 1904. Purchase "The Gazette" at PUSHAW's News Store, Cuyahoga Building, Open Sunday. GOODMAN'S News Depot, No. 586 Central avenue, cor. Sterling avenue. Open Sunday. L. B. BOWMAN'S STORE, No. 580 Central Ave. near Sterling Ave. Open Sunday. F. VALENTINE'S Grocery Store. No. 366 Central Ave., between Perry and Harmon St's. ADAMS & HAWKINS' Barber Shop, No. 452 Erie St. N. HEXTER'S News Depot, City Hall Building, cor. Wood and Superior streets Open Sunday. S. H. MOODY'S News Store, No. 387 Superior treet, second door west of Bond street. Open Sundays also. FOR RENT—Suites of 4 rooms, modern in A1 condition, Nos 11 and 15 Pine St. Will make them cheap. Apply at 1037½ First Ave. 'Phone, Cuy. 6880. Buy Crown of Glory Hair Pomade at Stern's drug store, corner Central avenue and Greenwood street. Miss Anna B. Hollis will be the guest of Mrs. Nelson Lee, Christmas. "Sir" Robert Bass is now located in North Cimstead on the farm again. Mr. William Howland, of Forest street, has been quite ill the past week. John Ford went to Salem last week as a result of the serious illness of his father. Mrs. Gertrude Hawk Jones, of Central avenue, has been quite ill the past week. Miss Anna Smith, of Sharon, Pa., will arrive today to spend Christmas in the city. George W. Carroll, 62 Wilson place, is looking forward to a visit from his sons during the holidays. Mrs. Joseph R. Simmons, of North Olmstead, spent the first of the week in the city visiting and shopping. Mrs. Will Smith, of Steubenville, was called to the city recently by the death of her mother, Mrs. Swayne. Mrs. Rosa Johnson, of 44 Frank street, who has been confined to her bed for five weeks, is better but still far from well. William Bright, of Mansfield, recently married Miss Laura Johnson, of this city. They are "at home" on Main street, Mansfield. When making your Christmas purchases, remember the firms and individuals who advertise in The Gazette. They ask for your trade. John T. Wilson entertained Walter Stewart, Earl Parker and Alvin Sellers Sunday night at an oyster supper at Buchanan's restaurant. The Drerher Piano Co., in The Arcade, is the oldest and best in the city. You can rely upon proper treatment, the best prices and goods there. They make you welcome. Christmas services at St. Andrew's mission Sunday, 10:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. A festival for the Sunday-school children Wednesday evening, the 28th, at 5 o'clock. The Cleveland Protestant Orphan asylum, No. 1460 St. Clair street, Cleveland, O., has a promising girl 8 years old and two boys 8 and 5 years old, for whom good homes are desired. All are Afro-Americans. Frank and Ella Johnson, 68 Croton street, disagreed last week Friday night. After Ella retired Frank cut her throat and slashed his own. Black & Wright's ambulance took both to Cleveland General hospital. Neither is dangerously hurt. Owing to the extremely inclement weather and the illness of several of the principal soloists, the Aeolian Choral society postponed its second rendition of the sacred car ata, "Ruth the Moabitess," from Tuesday evening last until after the holidays. The editor of The Gazette acknowledges the receipt the past week of an extra large size photograph of Hon. Judson W. Lyons, register of the United States treasury, Washington, D.C. It is so fine that it has all the appearance of a steel engraving. Thanks, colonel! Mrs. T. B. Byrd, of Ravenna, spent three days last week with Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Price, of Cedar avenue, and Miss Emma Malone, of Warren, spent Monday and Tuesday with them. Mrs. J. H. Lewis, of Bolton avenue, daughter of Mrs. Byrd, with her little son will spend Christmas in Ravenna with her mother. Juda Brown, an ex-slave, and undoubtedly the oldest person in Cleveland, died last week Thursday night at her daughter's, Mrs. Silva Bogle, in Sassafras alley, in the rear of 9 Scovill avenue. Mrs. Brown was probably 112 years old. She and her daughter came to Cleveland three years ago. Eight weeks ago she was stricken with paralysis, and this was followed by another stroke last week Monday. She fell into a stupor and her daughter tried in vain to rouse her. Dr. Jean Vlard is the newly appointed minister plenipotentjary from Haiti at the court of St. James. Dr. Vlard is a distinguished man of letters. He has gained widest note by his espousal of the cause of the colored race, of which he is a member, as are most of the leading statesmen of Haiti. In 1903 he wrote President Roosevelt a letter on "the superiority of the black race over the white," which caused a considerable sensation. Extracts from it were widely reprinted. Mrs. S. T. Boyd, of Edwards avenue, spent Wednesday and Thursday of this week in Wooster, Ohio, visiting relatives. Mr. Boyd, who some months ago was appointed a regular letter carrier, after serving the accustomed probationary period, was on last week Thursday given a regular route. Recently Mr. and Mrs. Boyd gave an elaborate dinner, having as guests: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. King, of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gee, Mrs. Weaver and daughter, Miss Martha, Mr. and Mrs. R. Hodges, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Daw, Mrs. Alice Van Brackel, Mr. Jos. Ricks, Miss Belle Farmer, Miss Emma Talbert. The large number of well dressed young men who parade Central avenue, particularly on nice Sunday afternoons, with a swagger that would do credit to the swellest of would-be society Englishmen on the Strand in London, is at last explained. So many THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1904. of them have landed in an office of a justice of the peace located in the Blackstone building and in Justice Brown's court, in the Wick block, in recent months, forced there by one or more of the many credit clothing companies doing business in this city, that we could not help but solve the problem. It is simply astonishing how large a number of our young men are parading the streets in clothes that they are paying for "on time." They do not seem to realize that this is the most expensive way to purchase almost anything. It also indicates the fact that their sense of pride will stand a good deal of developing as well as one or more of their other several senses. We are considering the advisability of publishing a list of all those who land in justice courts in such cases during the first three months of the incoming year. The article in the last issue of The Gazette relative to the Batchelor-Benedicts' ball created a mild local sensation and no end of acrimonious discussion. The position of this paper in the matter was purposely misstated by individuals of more or less lack of veracity. The fact is, The Gazette has absolutely no interest in the matter beyond that of giving all the latest news as promptly as possible for the consumption of its readers. It has no personal animosity for any individual member of the organization or any of the unfortunates who received one or more black balls when their names were mentioned for membership in the club, or for invitation to the ball in question. The information given in our last issue came from members of the club. We did not manufacture it. Therefore, the effort on the part of malicious persons to make it appear that this paper had any other interest in the matter beyond that already stated, was not only a bad one, but ridiculous. The Gazette has been repeatedly assured during the past week by members of the Bachelor-Benedicts that its publication of last Saturday was correct. We are told that Henry Eubanks' and Will Hunley's names, when submitted for invitations to the ball, were black-balled, the former receiving one or more and the latter five or more. The latest developments indicate that Henry was promptly issued an invitation, notwithstanding the result of the vote, when his name was submitted, and that the action in Hunley's case was reconsidered at a subsequent meeting and an invitation issued him which rumor now has it he will refuse to use. A large number of people who first intended to attend the ball, feeling that it was to be an affair above the ordinary from a social view-point, are now frankly stating their intention not to do so. This includes a number of the so-called "blue-veins." The ball bids fair to convene an entirely too miscellaneous a gathering to suit them, so they say. The professional-and-business-menly view which some of the originators of the ball idea held, has long since gone glimmering, and it now looks as if almost anyone can become a member of the club who "has the price." It is said the prompt reconsideration of the declination to issue an invitation to Hunley was an outcome of President Willie Green's embarrassing position as a result of the alleged downfall of his friend. Left Fortune to His Colored Child. Savannah, Ga.—The will of Charles Tutty (white) leaves his estate, estimated to be worth $33,000, to Rosa Otto Tutty, the 10-year-old daughter of the testator by his Afro-American wife, Mrs. Rosa O. Tutty. The will was executed some time ago, two weeks before the old man died. After stating that he is of sound and disposing mind, the testator states that it is his wish for all of his property, real and personal, including money in the bank, to go to his daughter, Rosa Otto Lee Tutty. There is no doubt that a caveat will be filed to the will. The testator left three sisters unprovided for. One of the attorneys interested in the estate said that his caveat would set out the fact that the old man was not of sound and disposing mind, but that he acted under duress of Mrs. Rosa Tutty, his wife. Correspondents Wanted. The old reliable Gazette desires an active agent and correspondent in every city and town in Ohio and neighboring states having a number of Afro-American residents. We are especially desirous of hearing from persons in the following cities: Zanesville, Springfield, Troy, Bellaire, Gallipolis, Cambridge, Lima, Toledo, Portsmouth, Circleville, Delaware, Hamilton, Sandusky and other places where we have none. Write to the editor of The Gazette, Blackstone building, Cleveland, O., and terms will be sent promptly. Our readers can oblige us greatly by sending the address of any good person or persons in any of the cities named above or others, to whom we can write relative to the matter. Olean. N. Y.. News. Mrs. Susan Wright, of Jamestown, who was seriously ill, has returned with her daughter, Mrs. J. J. Hatfield, and is better.—The choir will render Xmas music Sunday evening.—Mr. C. Roberts, of Jamestown, was the guest of Miss Ida Randall Sunday.—The Bradford orchestra will give a concert at the A. M. E. church Tuesday.—Mrs. Louis Jackson, who has been seriously ill with neuralgia of heart, is better.—The hunting party consisting of Messrs. Fred Snowden, Frank Jackson and Lester Clemens brought home several rabbits.—Mr. Chas. Gayton went hunting last week and came home with an owl. S. Coleridge-Taylor on F. J. Loudin. S. Coleridge-Taylor on F. J. Loudin. Ravenna, O.—S. Coleridge-Taylor, the brilliant composer of "Hiawatha," in a letter some weeks ago of condolence to Mrs. Loudin in which he expressed his intention of visiting briefly with the family (he was a close friend of Mr. Loudin) said: "I always thought of him as the best friend I ever had. He, more than anyone else, helped make me known to our dear American people. He has accomplished a vast work and was known and loved the world over." One-Way Settlers Fares to South and Southeast. One-way excursion tickets to points in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, account Settlers' excursions, will be sold from all ticket stations on the Pennsylvania lines, during December, January, February, March and April. For full particulars write to Geo. W. Weedon, D. P. A., Cleveland, O. JACKSON-DOUGLASS. Pigram Obituary — Personal References and Other Notes. Akron, O.—B. A. Douglas and Gertrude V. Jackson were married last week Wednesday evening at the bride's parents in the presence of a number of guests. Rev. R. A. Jones officiated, and Miss F. E. Johnson played the wedding march. The bride and groom received many beautiful presents, and will reside temporarily at the bride's parents'.—The L. L. choir will meet at Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cash's, Cuyahoga Falls, Monday evening.—The Reading Circle's next meeting will be held the first Thursday in January.—Mr. O. Jackson and family are at his aunt's, Mrs. E. Bird. He is seriously ill. Likewise Mr. E. Lewis, who has typhoid fever.—The church Aid society ladies held a quilting bee at Mrs. Walldrig's last week Friday evening.—Mr. C. Pigram died last week Wednesday. He leaves a wife, aged mother, and two brothers. He was highly esteemed and had hosts of friends. Those who attended the funeral from out of the city were: Rev. R. C. Minor, brother of the widow; Henry Farrell, of Columbus, several from Wadsworth; Theo. Madens, W. Moore, J. Young and Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Jackson, of Ravenna. The following were pallbearers: Messrs. Henry Farrell, F. E. Jackson, M. Pollard, W. Branch, H. B. Lyons and W. Anderson. The choir quartet which did the singing: W. Tillman, Mrs. M. Pollard, Miss Addie Coleman and Christopher Pollard. Is Going Back to the Feud Country. Is Going Back to the Feud Country. Columbus, O., Dec. 20.—Private Job E. Cox, of the Columbus barracks, was discharged Sunday by expiration of service and left Monday for his former home in Breathitt county, Kentucky. Cox's family and immediate relatives have been for several years participants in the feud that has made Breathitt county too warm to hold a number of people, and which resulted last year in the killing of Attorney John Marcum and later Dr. Cox, brother of Job, the soldier. Young Cox says he is going home to stay, but if it becomes necessary he may put into practice the knowledge gathered in the army. Upheld the Hypes Election Law. Columbus, O., Dec. 21.—The Ohio supreme court yesterday upheld the Hypes election law in a decision handed down in the Cuyahoga county case, notwithstanding the feature which makes a quasi classification of cities. The decision fortifies Secretary of State Laylin in his position that he may use discretion in the appointment of members of boards of elections. Secretary Laylin turned down the Johnson democrats for membership on the election board in Cuyahoga county and appointed democrats from the rival faction and the case came up on his appointments there. Sharon. Pa.. Items. The children's concert which was held at Zion church Thursday evening was largely attended and was quite a success.—The Industrial society bazaar commences Wednesday.—A number of young people will attend the "Rube" party at Newcastle Monday evening.—The Townsend-Burke wedding was Wednesday.—Our town is getting very busy. There are three weddings for next month and among the "400" too.—(Mail news on Mondays, not later in the week.—Ed.) Samuel-Hill. Piqua, O.—Mr. Oscar Hill and Mrs. Amanda A. Samuel were quietly married on the 15th at Rev. L. N. Guinn's.—Mr. Gabriel Johnson is seriously ill with pneumonia.—Mrs. Harvey Taylor has returned to Urbana after a pleasant visit with her daughter, Mrs. John Jackson.—Mrs. Parsley has been to Connersville, Ind., to attend a funeral.—Mr. Arthur Smith has opened a barber shop in South Piqua.—(Correspondent must write on one side of the paper only.—Ed.) Gov. Herrick Issues a Statement. Columbus, O., Dec. 20.—Gov. Herrick has issued a statement explaining his position on matters which came before the last legislature and by reason of which he is being opposed for renomination. He refers to the Brannock law legislation, his veto of the bill legalizing pool selling, defends the tax inheritance law and says all his appointments have been made with special reference to the fitness of the persons appointed. Another Steam Railway Is Planned. Columbus, O., Dec. 21.—The Parkersburg, Pomeroy & Western Railway Co. was incorporated Tuesday with $10,000 capital. The company proposes to build a steam railroad from /washington county, opposite Parkersburg, to Toledo, through Washington, Athens, Meigs, Gallia, Vinton, Jackson, Ross, Fayette, Madison, Clark, Champaign, Logan, Auglaize, Allen Putnam, Henry, Wood and Lucas counties. Officials Owe the County. Columbus, O., Dec. 20.—Deputy Examiners Halledel and Roebuck yesterday filed a report of the examination of Clark county which shows that there is due the state from officials there $202.44 and to the county $2,862.99. Sheriff Routzahn, according to the report, owes the state $13.32 and the county $2,350.91. The other sums are small. Zurborst Still Pursues Judson Columbus, O., Dec. 20.—Ed H. Zurhorst, formerly collector of customs at Sandusky, who was succeeded by Charles A. Judson, from which a bitter controversy has resulted, is still after Judson. Yesterday a letter was sent to State Auditor Guilbert asking him to proceed against Judson to collect alleged illegal salary which it is claimed he has collected. Two Sentences Commuted. Columbus, O., Dec. 20.—Gov. Herrick has commuted to six years the ten-year sentence of John Merrigan, of Cuyahoga county, convicted of robbery in 1901, and the life sentence of Samuel Fisher, convicted of second degree murder in Hamilton county in 1892, to 19 years. Both men will be released forthwith. Christmas and New Year Holiday Rates Via Nickel Plate Road, Dec. 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st, Jan. 1st and 2nd. One fare and a third for round trip. Good returning Jan. 4th, 1905. Call on agent or address E. A. Akers. C. P. & T. A., Cleveland, O., 28 Public Square. (480) THE SMOOT INVESTIGATION. Heartings in the Inquiry Adjourned Until January 10. Washington, Dec. 21.—The Senator Reed Smoot investigation yesterday reached that period where counsel for the protestants have concluded the examination of all persons who could be reached by the subpenas issued by the senate committee. Attorney Tayler announced that he was ready to rest his case, except for the introduction of documentary evidence and possibly to examine later some persons on whom it had been impossible to get service. The case of the respondent will be opened January 10, to which date the hearings have been adjourned. Just before adjournment of the committee opposing counsel engaged in a controversy over the admissibility of certain reference works as evidence of the doctrines of the Mormon faith. No agreement could be reached and after heated arguments Mr. Tayler recalled Apostle Penrose to identify certain reference books. In a number of instances Mr. Penrose denied that the works had been accepted by the church as authoritative publications and said many of the matters contained in the documents were subject to dispute. Chairman Burrows ruled that the utterances of leaders of the church may be offered as tending to prove the doctrines of the church organization. The principal witness on the stand was Charles M. Owen, who has been employed in gathering data to be used against the Mormon church in the Smoot inquiry. He testified in regard to bringing actions against prominent church officials and as to the attitude of courts and prosecuting attorneys in such cases. He declared that such prosecutions are unavailing, as when convictions were obtained small fines were imposed and in most cases these were paid by popular subscription. Many instances of Mormon officials refusing to recognize informations charging polygamy were reported to the committee by the witness. EIGHT LIVES LOST. Walls of a Burned Building Fell Onto a Hotel in Minneapolis. Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. 21.—The side wall of the O. H. Peck building, on Fifth street, which was left standing by the great fire of December 13, toppled over in a high gale early yesterday onto the Crocker hotel, a three-story structure adjoining. The tons of brick and mortar crashed completely down through the filmsily constructed building, carrying floors and all into a mass of debris in the basement. There was no warning of the disaster and the 14 persons who were sleeping in the various apartments were caught in the crusl structure. Eight of them were killed. Some of those injured were in the Belmont hotel, adjoining the Crocker, and were hurt by the debris that was forced through the wall separating the two buildings. The work of rescue was carried on under great difficulty because of the darkness and fear that more of the wall might fall. Mrs. Anna McNevins had a remarkable escape. She was on the second floor in bed when the crash came. The firemen took her out of her bed in the basement. DEATH IN THE SEA. The Probable Fate of the Crew of a Schooner. Nantucket, Mass., Dec. 21.—Death was the probable fate of the crew of the schooner Richard S. Leaming, which was driven ashore on Long Shoal last Sunday. Both of the schooner's yawl boats were found aboard her yesterday, one of them having been smashed into splinters. It is supposed that the crew took to the rigging and when it was carried away they fell with it into the ocean. The Richard S. Leaming left Windsor November 15, with a cargo of gypsum, for Chester, Pa. When she was caught off this port in Sunday's storm and cast ashore, life savers went out to her, but they found no signs of life aboard and thought the crew had taken to boats. The schooner George B. Ferguson, which went ashore in Sunday's gale, lies in about eight feet of water, but it is thought she can be saved. Passenger Trains Collided. Philadelphia, Dec. 20.—The Chicago limited on the Pennsylvania railroad was run into by a local passenger train last night in the railroad yards here and several people were injured. The fourth and fifth coaches of the limited, both sleeping cars, were overturned. The other coaches did not leave the tracks. The accident was due to a switch failing to work, which caused the engine of the local train to cross over to the westbound tracks and strike the third and fourth coaches. The overturned coaches caught fire, but the passengers were rescued before the flames gained much headway. A Doubly Fatal Collision. Buffalo, N. Y., Dec. 21.—Two freight trains, each drawn by two engines, crashed together on Jewettville curve, about two miles north of West Falls, on the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg railroad, yesterday. Two trainmen were killed and one was badly scalded. The dead are: James Brogan, brakeman, Buffalo. L. Cole, fireman, Buffalo. The injured man is T. M. Bratton, a fireman. He is badly scalded, but will live. Salconkeeper Shot a Burglar. Camden, N. J., Dec. 21.—Ernest Baker, a negro, was shot in the eye and probably fatally wounded by John Carroll, whose saloon he and two other negroes attempted to rob early yesterday. Carroll was notified a few days ago of a plot to rob his place and with James Lewis, a friend, he awaited the arrival of the burglar. The three negroes entered the saloon through a window and when Baker attempted to open the cash register Carroll fired. Johnson, one of Baker's companions, was arrested, but the third burglar escaped. Bishop Pheian Dies. Pittsburg, Dec. 21. After a lingering illness of three years, due to the infirmities of old age, Right Rev. Richard Phelan, bishop of the Pittsburg diocese of the Roman Catholic church, died at noon Tuesday at St. Paul's orphan asylum, Idlewood, Pa. Col. Ames Is Pardoned. St. Paul, Minn., Dec. 21.—The state board of pardons has granted a pardon to Col. Frederick Ames, brother of ex-Mayor A. 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The reason of the sun assuming such a deep red color on a misty day is owing to the fact that fog permits the passage of red rays more easily than those of any other color. Miss Mary A. Booth, of Springfield, Mass., is well known in the scientific world. She inherited her love for science from her father, and is one of the few women admitted to the Royal Microscopical Society of London. Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, the greatest living botanist, has just passed his eighty-seventh birthday. He was the lifelong friend of Huxley. Some of his most interesting work has been the result of his studies in Utah, Colorado, California and the Rockies. Remarkable fireproofing properties are crested oxide of titanium by an English dyer. Flannelette treated with it could not be made to burst into flame, and other textiles are claimed to be made equally resistant, while it cannot be removed by dyeling, boiling or washing. In 1878 something happened on Jupiter which caused a red blotch to appear in his southern hemisphere, near one of the great belts that cross his disk like huge bands of colored clouds. It was 30,000 miles long and 8,000 miles broad, yet, after all, only a little patch on the mighty disk! It has remained ever since, sometimes brightening to almost the crimson hue of fire, and sometimes fading nearly to invisibility, yet always, even when faintest, certifying its presence and its power by keeping the area originally covered by it clear of all other objects. TOLD OF THE TITLED The king of Portugal is one of the greatest smokers in Europe. Like his father, the German crown prince is an excellent lawn tennis player. Lord Lansdowne, the head of the foreign office, inherited his peerage in the same year that he reached his majority. He is the best linguist in the cabinet. England's queen recently sent, as a contribution towards a bazar in aid of the Earl of Beaconsfield Memorial Cottage hospital, a number of pet bantams for disposal. Countess Oyama, the wife of Japan's great field marshal, is one of the most charming and accomplished ladies of her country. She received her education in an American college, and speaks English fluently. Sir Donald Currie, the great shipowner, started life without any wealth to back him. He is a self-made man and, although he is a Scotsman, because his father and mother were Scottish, he is an Irishman by birth. Of the world's monarchs, probably the most popular in France is King Edward. The story goes that on one occasion a pretty Parisienne observed that she wished his Britannic majesty might be in very truth what the kings of England once claimed to be—"Sovereign of France and of Navarre!" King Edward only smiled, as he made the reply: "You use up your kings too quickly in this country!" CHURCH AND SCHOOL NOTABLES The late bishop of Southwell, Dr. Ridling, was regarded as the finest Greek scholar on the Episcopal bench, but was noted for his carelessness in the use of English. Rev. Francis Aldian Gasquet, president of the English Benedictines, who is visiting this country for the first time is at present at Notre Dame, Ind. He has written many books, including "Henry VIII. and the English Monasteries," and "The Eve of the Reformation." Mrs. A. R. McFarland, of Alva, Okla. was the first American missionary to Alaska, whither she went some 30 years ago as a representative of the Presbyterian church. It is thought she was also the first American woman to go there in any capacity. Mrs. McFarland remained in Alaska until her health gave way, some time ago. She has now returned to Oklahoma. Rev. L. M. Foster, of Charles City, Ia., a retired minister of the Congregational church, is a unique character. His mother was a second cousin of Lucien Jerome and Napoleon Bonaparte, and they were cousins of King Louis XIV. One of his ancestors was sentenced for marrying outside of the royal family, but when Louis XIV. became king he was reprieved and his sentence changed to banishment to America, and this is how Mr. Foster's branch of the Bonaparte family came to this country. WAYS OF OTHER PEOPLES. No person under 16 years of age is permitted to enter a theater or tavern in Helligand. In Japan no woman is ashamed of her age, but she tells it out in the arrangement of her hair, so that all the world may know it. A traveler in the African wastes says that nearly all the natives show a great aversion to solitude, even in broad daylight. This aversion is due to their superstitious terrors. All well-educated Spanish women are taught from their earliest years to handle the sword, and as a result they are noted for their admirable figures and easy walk. Lancashire agricultural laborers credit certain of their fellows with power to cast good and evil spells. At Dunstable men carry a live snail in a pill box to ward off toothach3, eat stewed earthworms as a cure for jaundice and fried mouse for whooping-cough and cherish all the old superstitions as to the dead which made Merrie England sad. CELERY KING NATURE'S UNLE Josh Billings, the quaint philosopher whose maxims are full of homey wisdom, once said: "The longer I live the more I believa a good set of bowels are worth more than a good set of brains." Celery King helps make good bowels. 25c. PILES ANAKESIS gives in- relief and POSITIVELY CUCKS FILES. For free sample address 1234 FILM ONE building, New York THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24. 1904. The Christmas Fellowship of Miss Mab BY ISABEL GORDON CURTIS (Reprinted from Good Housekeeping by Permission.) Little Miss Mab sat staring into the radiant heart of a wood fire. It lacked only two days of Christmas. She had not yet invited anyone to share the hospitality of her small home. Never since she had been left alone in the world—and that occurred when she was 17—had she known a lonely Christmas; there were always some forsaken creatures ready to turn gratefully to the shelter of her home. All these festivities had brought a certain heart warmth and happiness which lingered for months, but it had not meant fellowship or sympathy. "I believe I want a little bit of Christmas to myself this year," Miss Mab whispered to herself; "it's sich hard work, all the fixin's! I do love to see the old women an' the starved boys an' girls fill themselves up. What they want, though, is the eatin'. They don't know nothin' about fellowship. When a woman steps over the 40 line an' has been alone all her life, there's a sort of longin' for fellowship—ain't there, Maltie?" The gray cat arched his back and rubbed his plump body against Miss Mab's dress. "It's a fine dinner," observed Miss Mab in her solitary musing; "it's a fine enough dinner to deserve fellowship." She rose and walked to the front window. "I might jest as well out with what is on my mind," she said. "I know who I want to invite as well as can be; all that's troublin' me is the propriety of it. Now if the little thing hedn't a father, I'd take her in and keep her—longer'n Christmas, too." She was watching a six-year-old girl who lived in the big boarding house across the street, which was "thronged and lonesome," as Miss Mab expressed it. Every afternoon about five the child lingered on the steps and watched eagerly till a man turned the corner—a tall, round-shouldered, thin, sickly-looking man. As soon as she caught sight of him she darted like a swallow down the street and fairly threw herself into his arms. He always slung his lunch box on his wrist and lifted her to his breast. They did not seem to talk. The head with its brown curls was laid contentedly on his shoulder and occasionally the father bent to rub his cheek against the child's pale face. He climbed the steps with the little girl in his arms and shut the door behind him. "It's fellowship inside there," she whispered; then she sat down to her lonely little tea table. At seven o'clock she put Maltie to his bed down cellar; afterward she dressed and started for prayer meeting. Two or three friends stopped to WELCOME "TWAS A BOLD THING TO DO, INVITIN' STRANGERS LIKE THIS." speak to her. They decided she was in an absent mood for she did not seem to know what they were talking about. Miss Mab had only one thought in her mind, and it seemed to rhyme with the hymn, it mingled with the short discourse and prayer. It had only one tenor: she was longing to have the minister settle a monotonous question for her. It seemed as if all the congregation lingered to talk with him after prayer meeting. That night once or twice he held out a welcoming hand, but she evaded it; she could not seek his advice until she was alone. At last everybody was gone but herself. The young clergyman came forward genially. "I wanted to speak to you just a minute, Mr. Pierce. I live alone, you know, an' I want to give some other folks who are kind of lonesome a bit of Christmas comfort an' fellowship an' a good dinner." "I know nothing more befitting the spirit of Christmas," said the clergyman, cordially; "it is following the very teachings of our Master." "I'd like to tell you, though, who it is," said Miss Mab, eagerly; "it's a little girl who lives across the street in a great, noisy, desolate boarding house. She'd have to bring her father, for he's all she has. They seem to be terrible devoted to each other. I reckon he's a widower—though I don't know. I've never spoken a word to either of 'em. I thought you'd tell me whether 'twould be proper or not?'" "There can be no question of the propriety, Miss Mab," he said earnestly. "In your kindness of heart you could make no mistake." Miss Mab took his proffered hand warmly. "Thank you," she said; "thank you so much!" Next day she watched for the little girl, who did not appear till about half-past four, and then she came out to hop nimbly up and down the flight of stone steps. Miss Mab threw a shawl over her head and crossed the snowy street. She had a gracious way with children which readily reached their hearts. The shyness of the child disappeared while Miss Mab delivered a nervous invitation. "You'll remember," she said gently, "what I want you to do. Jest whisper to your father when he picks you up at the street corner that a lonely old woman who lives across the street wishes a bit of Christmas fellowship, an' if you and he haven't anything else planned she invites you to come and dine with her to-morrow. I'll watch for you to come back, an' if you wave your hand I'll know you'll come. You can remember?" "I'll remember," answered the little girl. She spoke gravely, but there was an eager light in her eyes. "I'm sure we'll come. Papa and me was talking about Christmas last night, and wishing we were back in the country, because there were homes there where we would have been invited. We don't know anybody here yet, except boarding house folks. I've wanted so to get acquainted with your kitty, but I didn't dare come over." "You dear little soul!" said Miss Mab, warmly; "you shan't have any more lonesome days, if I can help it." more lonesome days, if I can help it." Miss Mab watched anxiously the meeting at the corner. The child did not nestle her head on her father's shoulder, as was her custom; she was talking to him eagerly and pointing across the street to the little brick house set in the midst of a wide garden. She did not wave her answer. Miss Mab's heart began to beat tumultuously, when she saw the tall man come striding across the street through the snow. She threw the door open before he knocked. He bowed courteously. "My little girl has told me of your goodness," he said. "It is kind of you, very, very kind. I do not know how to thank you. We shall be very happy to come. I do not mind the loneliness much for myself, but for Cynthia, left alone all day in our bare little room, the thought of it stays with me constantly while I work." Cynthia hung delightedly over her father's shoulder whispering in blissful friendliness to the gray cat. "Twas a bold thing to do, invitin' strangers this way," said Miss Mab, apologetically. The scarlet blushes were chasing each other across her cheerful face. "I didn't say anything about the little girl's mother, because I didn't just know—" She stopped hesitatingly. "Cynthia's mother died when she was, three days old," said the man, slowly; "she has had to grow up with hardly anybody to care for her but her father. He isn't quite as good as a mother would be, is he, dearest?" "He's pretty nearly as good," whispered the child, stroking the careworn face. "Land sake!" cried Miss Mab, with a strange, choking sob; "land sake. it is hard lines when the father has to do the motherin', too!" "We are very happy together, aren't we, Cynthia?" The child nodded emphatically. "The worst is her loneliness, only she will be going to school pretty soon; and our Christmas is assured. I cannot thank you cordially enough, madam, both for Cynthia and myself. We will be delighted to come." The child waved a good-night as they crossed the street, and Miss Mab wiped her eyes furtively when she sat down in her big rocking chair. "It is more blessed to give than to receive," she said to herself; "somehow, it seems to bring such warm comfort into your own life." After the dinner had been cleared away Miss Mab sunned herself in the joyous warmth of fellowship. The gracious wood fire wrapped the little group in its friendly glow and the very spirit of Christmas seemed to hallow the homely cozy living room. It was a wild, cold winter, with great snow storms whirling over the country and city streets blocked with huge drifts, but there were no more lonely days for Cynthia. The room in the desolate boarding house was almost deserted between morning and night. The radiance of gracious friendliness and blissful warmth constantly awaited the child in the house across the street. Maltie's welcome was as cordial as that of his mistress. Every morning, after he had eaten his comfortable breakfast, he jumped in the living room window to curl himself up in a gray ball with expectant half shut eyes fixed on the brick building across the street. He watched till the door was opened by a tall man, who carried a lunch box and a little clinging bundle wrapped in a fleecy brown shawl. He always chose the same path; he came striding across the street to the red brick house set in the wide yard. Then Maltie with a sudden eager leap went to find his mistress, and followed her, purring loudly, to the front door. He could scarcely wait for the little visitor to be unwrapped. Miss Mab's hunger for fellowship was no less ardent than that of the gray cat. Then what days followed. It seemed like a sudden burst of sunshine come into Cynthia's lonely life. The careworn look seemed to be fading from her father's face. When evening came and he stopped at Miss Mab's door to gather the little girl back in his arms, there was time for a few moments' cheerful conversation. Cynthia's farewells were always tempered by the assurance of her return in the morning. One night the child, tucked in a blanket, laid her cheek against her father's, when their bedtime talk was nearly finished. She whispered: "Don't you love Miss Mab, father?" "I do," he said in a low voice. "She's just as good as a fairy godmother, isn't she?" questioned the child; "almost as good as the godmother who came to take care of the poor little pink princess" "Twice as good," laughed the father. "I couldn't have her for a really, truly, own godmother, could I?" she asked, anxiously. "It woul' be very nice." "And then she makes such good things to eat. I could have a gingerbread man for tea every night." "And what could we offer for all of that, the home and the goodness and—" "Why, we could love her," said the child; "you and I could love her with all our hearts; that would make her very happy." "Would it, really?" "I know it would. Won't you ask her if we can come?" Cynthia pleaded. "Only we have so little to offer," said her father. "Loving people isn't little, is it?" insisted the child. "No." The man's eyes were fixed on the cheerful red glow in the window of Miss Mab's living room. "No, dearest, someobdy has said that love is the greatest thing in the world." NEWS FROM THE WAR ARENA. JAPANESE SUFFER FROM HUNGER AND COLD. ANOTHER ATTACK ON PORT ARTHUR The Japanese Are Preparing to Capture the Town in Greater Force Than Ever—Gen. Nogi Asks for 60,000 Reinforcements RUSSIAN BOATS ARE UNFIT FOR SERVICE. Tokio, Dec. 20.—Telegraphing under date of December 18, Admiral Togo says: "There is no room left to doubt that the enemy's ships in the harbor of Port Arthur are totally unfit for service. I have reason to believe that the battleship Sevastopol has been disabled by our attacks, but no definite data on which to pass final judgment has yet been obtained and investigations are being conducted in all available quarters. "It is certain that at least six Russian torpedo boat destroyers remain intact in the harbor." The Japanese fired an immense mine under portions of the north fort of East Kekwan mountain Sunday afternoon. The infantry immediately afterward charged and occupied the fort with a heavy force. It is reported that the Japanese have seized a strong position about 1,000 yards southwest of 203 Metre Hill, preparatory to assaulting the new town and pushing between Liaoti mountain and the Russian headquarters at Port Arthur. JAPS SUFFER FROM Mukden, Dec. 21.—Deserters from the Japanese army are arriving here daily. They report that there is much suffering from hunger, but more from cold among the Japanese troops. London, Dec. 21.—The Daily Mail's correspondent at Hong Kong says that a powerful Japanese squadron is proceeding south to attack the Russian Baltic squadron. St. Petersburg, Dec. 21.—Mobilization of the reserves has been announced in seven military districts. This is the third and most extensive mobilization of the war and will add about 200,000 men to the army in the far east. It is thought the whole force can be placed in the field by spring. It will bring Gen. Kuropatkin's effective force to 680,000. London, Dec. 22.—The Daily Telegraph's Che Foo correspondent says that the steamer Lady Mitchell, which sailed from Tsingtao with supplies, ammunition and dynamite, reached Port Arthur during a snow storm four nights ago. He says it is reported that the Japanese were compelled to evacuate their position on Etse Mountain, owing to a flanking fire from other forts and the explosion of Russian mines, from which they lost heavily. They express a determination to capture Port Arthur by the Chinese New Year. An attack is now preparing that will be on a hitherto unequalled scale, and it will mean either success or terrible disaster to the besiegers. The correspondent concludes by saying that Gen. Nogi has asked for 60,000 reinforcements from Japan. Election Frauds in Colorado. Denver, Dec. 22.—The report presented to the supreme court yesterday by the handwriting experts who examined the ballots in the box from Precinct two, Ward four, of this city, showed that of 356 votes 144 were apparently fraudulent. One hundred and forty ballots with the democratic heading were reported to have been written by five persons, one of whom had written 119. Four ballots with the republican heading had been written by two persons. There were in the box 177 democratic and 28 republican ballots which appeared to be regular. Mrs. Chadwick Refused to Testify. Cleveland, Dec. 21.—Mrs. Chadwick was taken to the bankruptcy court Tuesday afternoon. When court opened Attorney Dawley, for Mrs. Chadwick, announced that, acting on his instructions, she would neither give any testimony nor take any oath. Mrs. Chadwick, who seemed very weak, sat with her head in her hands while her lawyer was speaking. Dawley said she was not in a condition to submit to exhaustive questioning. Referee Remington decided that she could be excused from testifying during the hearing of her bankruptcy case. Two More Removals from Office. Washington, Dec. 22.—Postmaster General Wynne yesterday removed two more rural carriers for alleged efforts to influence legislation, the employees being H. E. Nivin, of Berthoud, Col., and J. W. Whitehead, of Medina, O. Nivin is chairman of the executive board of the National Rural Carriers' association. Whitehead also is a member of the executive board and is secretary of the Ohio organization of the carriers. Resigned Rather than Sign Bonds. Camden, N. J., Dec. 21.—Mayor Joseph E. Nowrey last night resigne the mayoralty of Camden. He' gave no reason for stepping out of office, but it is believed he took this action rather than sign the $90,000 bond issue authorized by the city council for the purchase of land for park purposes. The mayor refused to sign the bonds on the ground that the price to be paid for the land was excessive, but the supreme court handed down a decision Monday directing that a writ be issued compelling the mayor to attach his signature to the bonds. Will Investigate Glen Island Disaster. New York, Dec. 21.—An investigation into the causes of the Glen Island steamship disaster in Long Island Sound which cost nine lives, will begin to-day before the local board of federal steamboat inspectors. Members of the board of inspection say that the inquiry will be an exhaustive one and will include an inquisition into the history of the Glen Island previous to the final mishap in her career. They say they will seek especially to find why she was not reinspected during the excitement following the Slocum disaster. CASTORIA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of Char. H. Hitchcock. 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The quaint customs and characterization of the people, the historic interest associated with every place you visit, all combine to make each minute of your trip an enjoyable one. The rates are reasonable and many privileges in the way of stop-overs and side trips are permissible. I have some very attractive literature about "Sights and Scenes in Old Mexico" that I would like to send you. May I? I would like to talk to you and tell you more about Old Mexico, but if that is impossible, drop me a line and I'll be pleased to give you the desired information. There are other inducements too, in the way of through Katy sleepers from St. Louis to Mexico City that I would like you to know about. Write me today. "KATY" ST. LOVIS, MO. UNITED STATES FARMS WESTERN CANADA FREE IMPORTING CANADIAN WHEAT IS NOW A FACT. Get a FREE HOMESTead in WESTERN CANADA, or buy some of the best wheat lands on the continent, and become a producer. The average yield of wheat this year will be about twenty bushels to the acre. The oat and barley crop will also yield bountiful. Splendid climate, good schools, and churches, excellent marketing facilities. Apply for information to SUPERINTENDENT OF IMMIGRATION, Ottawa, Canada, or to H. M. WILLIAMS, Law Building, Toledo, O. Authorized Canadian Government Agent. Please say where you saw this advertisement. Strawberry and Vegetable Dealers The Passenger Department of the Illinois Central Railroad Company have recently issued a publication known as Circular No. 13, in which is described the best territory in this country for the growing of early strawberries and early vegetables. They dealer in such products should address a postal card to the undersigned a requesta copy of "Circular No. 12." J. F. MEMRY, Asst. Gen'l Pass'r Agent. A. N. K., C 2053 HAD FINE EYE FOR HAIRS. Professor of Natural History Was Too Keen for Mischievous Students. An eminent naturalist who holds—and fills, as well—a chair in a university, announced to the members of his class one morning that he had something of unusual interest to show them, relates Youth's Companion. "I have here, gentlemen," he said, "some hairs from the skin of a young crested seal, and we will proceed to study their peculiarities." Unfolding the small piece of paper that contained them, he spread the hairs out on a sheet of white cardboard and turned to get his microscope, which was on a desk behind him. While his back was turned a roguish student quickly swept the hairs off the desk into his hand, and substituted others very closely resembling them. "Young gentlemen," said the professor, severely, a moment later, as he glanced at the sheet of cardboard, "there has been some underground work here. These are mole hairs." They never attempted to fool the professor again. 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