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THE TWENTY-SECOND YEAR. NO. 23. PORT ARTHUR IN BAD SHAPE THE FORTRESS AND TOWN DESCRIBED AS A COMPLETE WRECK. HARBOR BLOCKADED BY SUNKEN SHIPS The Russian Officers Will be Allowed to Return to Their Homes on Parole—The Rank and File Will Go to Japan as Prisoners. The people of St. Petersburg have received with composure the news of the fate of Port Arthur. The event had been anticipated and the minds of the populace were prepared to receive with resignation the announcement of the fact by the publication of dispatches forwarded last week by Gen. Stoessel describing the straits to which the empire has been reduced. The expectation in some quarters that the surrender of the fortress would be followed the capital by anti-war demonstrations has not been realized. So far he there has been any expression of feeling it has been for carrying on the war with all the vigor possible. The text of the articles of capitulation of the Port Arthur garrison signed by the commissioners representing Gen. Stoessel and Gen. Nogi has been made public. All Russian soldiers, marines and civil officials of the garrison and harbor are made prisoners; all forts, batteries, vessels, munitions, etc., are transferred to the Japanese in the condition in which they existed at noon of January 3, violation of this clause to operate as an annulment of the negotiations, giving the Japanese army warrant to take free action; the Russian military and naval authorities are to furnish to the Japanese army an exhibit of all fortifications, underground and submarine mines, a list of portmenets of their crews, and of civilians of both sexes, with their race and occupations; and all public property, as buildings, munitions of war, etc., to be left in the present position pending arrangement for their transference. Officers of the army and navy are permitted to retain their swords and such of their personal property as is directly necessary for the maintenance of life, and with one servant each may, upon signing their parole not to take arms during the continuance of the war, return to Russia. Non-commissioned officers and privates will be held as prisoners. Further details of the negotiations and of conditions at Port Arthur have been brought to Che Foo. The fortress and town are described as a complete wreck, and the harbor is blocked by the sunken ships. It was a mere handful of men who surrendered and the Japanese have won desert strewn with debris. Gen. Stoessel's dispatches to the Russian general staff tell of the ravages of scurvy among the garrison, which increased enormously the list of the disabled; of the increasing casualty lists, and finally of the exhaustion of the ammunition supply. Che Foo, Jan. 4.—Some interesting statistics concerning the defense of Port Arthur were brought here by the fixtilla of Russian torpedo boat destroyers, which carried numerous chests containing records of Gen. Stoessel's army. Originally the army numbered 35,000. Eleven thousand have been killed, 16,000 are wounded or sick and 8,000 remained in the forts, of whom, however, 2,000 were unable to fight. When Gen. Stoessel wrote to Gen. Nogi regarding the surrender of the address he said: "I have 8,000 men in the forts and 6,000 of these are able to fight. If you do not accept my proposal these men will die fighting, but it will cost you three times their number to kill them." During the siege 265 per cent. of the garrison were put out of action. This remarkable fact was due to wounded men returning to the front. Cases have been recorded where men have gone to hospitals four times, returning convalescent to the forts. The number of officers killed was proportionately greater than in any battle known in history. Japs Took 25,000 Prisoners. Tokio, Jan. 5.—The Japanese captured 25,000 prisoners at Port Arthur. The total number of the inhabitants is 35,000, of whom 20,000 are sick. St. Petersburg, Jan. 5.—It seems to be definite that Vice Admiral Rojestensky's squadron will not attempt at reach Vladivostok. The decision has been reached that he will await the third Pacific squadron, on which works is proceeding night and day and several ships of which are expected to be ready for service by the end of January. It is said that the booty which fell into the hands of the Japanese at Port Arthur only amounted to 80,000 tons of coal and two months' rations of rice. Of 270 officers of the Russian navy at Port Arthur at the beginning of the war 180 have been killed or wounded. The formal entry of the Japanese into Port Arthur on January 8 will be an imposing spectacle. Met in the New State House. St. Paul, Minn., Jan. 4.—The thirty-fifth session of the Minnesota legislature was called to order at the new white marble capitol yesterday. This is the first session of the legislature held in the new building. The capitol is said to be the handsomest state building in the United States. The cost of the structure was about $5,000,000. The interior is exquisitely finished in polished marbles of different colors. On the walls and ceilings are paintings by some of the most famous American artists, depicting scenes in the history of the northwest. THE LESSONS OF THE WAR. Supremacy of the Battleship is Declared to be Absolute. Washington, Jan. 4.—How absolute is the supremacy of the battleship in naval warfare and how completely its superiority over all other types of war vessels has been demonstrated in the war in the far east, is told in an official statement issued yesterday at the navy department which is likely to arouse international interest because of its frankness and because it was prepared by a member of the general board of the navy, of the admiral Devoy and represents the views of that board as well as of the secretary of the navy. Although the Russian destroyers in Port Arthur numbered 24, the statement says not one has scored a hit thus far in the war and that of the many torpedo boat attacks delivered by the Japanese "nearly all met with complete lack of success, although made as usual under the cover of darkness and against an enemy at anchor and whose position was known." In the opinion of high officials of the government the sentiment which has gained some credence in this country to the effect that the value of battleships has been discredited by the results in the far east is one which will prove a menace unless it is correct, and the department has adopted the methods of commenting officially on the achievements of the Russian and Japanese navies in the effort to correct this impression. The development of the torpedo boat is discussed and the fact commented on that a hundred years have passed since that craft was first designed "and the battleship still stands supreme." "In the brisk inauguration of hostilities by the brisk torpedo boat flotilla," the statement continues, "during the night of February 9 they did undoubtedly deliver a telling blow by disabling three Russian battleships. The temporary crippling of that force affected the conduct of operations not only during the beginning, but throughout the entire first phase of the war, the Japanese navy by the time they were down to the mastery of the sea, were able to land troops at the Yalu and later at New Chwang instead of the far south end of the Korean peninsula. This mastery was due to their having the preponderating force of battleships, which alone enabled them to blockade the Russian fleet." NINE LIVES LOST IN FIRE. All but One Member of a Miner's Fam- ily Persisted in Their Home. Elmira, N. Y., Jan. 4—Fire consumed the home of Frank Nowkes, a Polish miner, at Morris Run, Pa., at an early hour Tuesday and the entire family of ten, except the oldest son, aged 18, was either burned to death or smothered. Their charred bodies lie in the ruins of the house. The Nowkeski lived in a log house on the outskirts of Morris Run. There were no immediate neighbors. Monday night the family retired as usual. Soon after 2 o'clock Tuesday morning the oldest son was awakened by the smell of smoke. The room in which he was sleeping on fire and it was with the greatest difficulty that he made his escape from the house. It is not known how the fire originated, but it is thought that a stove fell over and the burning coals set fire to Nowkeski was employed by the Morris Run Coal Co. With his fellow miners he had been on a strike since last April. Recently smallpox broke out in Morris Run. Nowkeski and his family were among the sufferers from the disease, but every member of the family recovered and the quarantine had just been raised from their home. MET AND ORGANIZED. Pennsylvania's Legislature Convenes and Then Takes a Recess Till January 17. Harrisburg, Pa., Jan. 4.—The Pennsylvania legislature organized Tuesday in the new state capitol and will continue in session until April 13, the date of final adjournment having been fixed at a joint caucus of republican senators and representatives. After the organization and the nomination of candidates for United States senator and the reading of the governor's biennial message both bodies took a recess until January 17. The house organized by the re-election of Henry F. Walton, of Philadelphia, as speaker. William C. Sproul, of Delaware county, was chosen president pro tem. of the senate. For United States senator Philander C. Knox, of Pittsburg, the governor's appointee to succeed the late Senator Quay, was nominated by the republicans and Senator James K. Hall, of Ridgeway, by the democrats. The publicans have a majority of 204 on joint ballot, which insures Mr. Knox's election for the long and short terms on January 17. A. Rescue of Shipwrecked Sailors. New Orleans, Jan. 4.—The American steamship San Juan, of Porto Rico, which arrived Tuesday, reports: "December 30, 25 miles from Elbow Cay, picked up two boats containing the captain and crew (23 men) of the Dutch steamship Andania, which was wrecked on Elbow Cay December 29 and abandoned December 30. The Andania sailed from Galveston for Hamburg December 24." Fifteen Men Injured. York, Pa., Jan. 4. - Fifteen men were injured on the Northern Central railway at Mount Wolf, six miles north of this city, yesterday. Three were so badly injured it is feared they cannot recover. The accident was caused by a work train from York backing into a freight train. Nominated for a Third Term Nominated for a third term. Lansing, Mich. The缔造 nation of the third State, Senna night, the third term was agreed upon by acclamation in joint cau- ause of the two houses of the state legislature. CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 1905. PROF. W. B. DUBOIS STRIKES RIGHT FROM THE SHOULDER AT SOUTHERN CASTE AND PREJUDICE. "The Solid South Not a Mere Curious Phase"—What It Is—As to "Men Who Crossed the Ocean in Rags and Rum"—American Laborers, Etc. Chicago, Ill—Prof. W. E. B. DuBois, of Atlanta university, recently spoke before more than 500 of Chicago's club women and the elite of Chicago society women are aroused and talking. The professor had been invited to address a meeting of the Chicago Woman's club, a club posed of nearly 100 of the leading white women of the city, and he, as they expected he would, addressed himself to the vexed "race question." PROF. W. E. B. DuBois. Referring to the condition of the Negro in the south, Prof. Dubois said among other things: "If the decadent borough system of Louisiana, Alabama and South Carolina is to be perpetuated, if taxation without representation is to become a settled fact south of the Ohio, then not only will democracy die there but the seeds of free government everywhere in the land will be poisoned." Prof. Dubois said snobblishness and caste is taking root in America. "Today this noxious weed is springing up," he said, "right here in a land founded as a mighty protest to castle. "Men who crossed the ocean ten or twenty years ago in rags and rum have no right in law or morals to invite us to leave this country, we whose ancestors landed before the Pilgrims touched Plymouth rock. Caste breeds caste; the fact that there is a proscribed race in America makes proscribed classes easier. "The solid south is not a mere curious phase, it is an anomaly and a contradiction, a menace and a political disease. The welfare of American laborers would be seriously threatened if the Negroes of the south are trained to be a proscribed, disfranchised class living under a condition of serfdom, and yet in active competition with all labor." INCREASED PREJUDICE NORTH DUE TO THE NERN IN- FLUENCE The professor called attention to the growing race prejudice in Chicago and other northern cities as a result of southern influences over the northern people, and declared the north could not keep up its record for advancement and progress if it submits to allow the south to replace northern humanity, philanthropy, justice and the love of fair play with southern race prejudice and love of the poor, weak by the strong. The south was not progressive and could not be under the present conditions, because it spent most of its mental and physical strength trying to hold the Negro down. 108 YEARS OF AGE. Summit County's Oldest Resident Said to be Dying—Numerous Social and Personal Items. Akron, O.-Mrs. A. Darnell, Miss F. Kyle, Miss E. Jones, Mrs. J. Morrison and Mrs. Wilson are ill. Also Mr. O. Dickson, "Little Royal Kyle," of Pittsburg, is visiting his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Proctor, of Ravenna, spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Simpson. -Master C. R. Lancer, of Cleveland, spent the week with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Lancer. -Master H. C. Johnson, of Ravenna, was here Friday, guest of Messrs. Lloyd and C. R. Lancer. -Miss Hattie Lancaster spent the holidays in Alliance and Salem. -The Imperial Quartet, of Cleveland, rendered two very fine selections at the Second Baptist church Monday evening. The entire program was good. The school presented Superintendent J. R. Jackson with $5. -The Daughters of Jerusalem social at Mrs. E. Thomas was a financial success. -Mr. and Mrs. A. Alexander spent Christmas in A. Cleveland spent last week Friday by the D. of J. -Mr. Henry Burton joined the True Reformers as Tuesday evening. -Mrs. M. Hill Moore visited her sister, Mrs. M. Collins, Christmas. -Mrs. Hagan of Columbus, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Simmons. He played the real pieces on the piano. -The S. S. Mr. William Tillman is quite ill. -Mr. Joe Dandridge is reported very ill at a Mattheil hospital. -Mr. Frank Mitchell, the oldest Afro-American resident of Summit county, 108 years of age, is said to be dying. -Mr. Louis Hallstock and family, of Sewickley, Pa. visited his father Christmas. -Mr. Will Smith spent the holidays with his parents in Flandria. -The Goodridge quartet gave a concert at Molbar Saturday evening. -Mr. and Mrs. Simpson and family GONE SOUTH TO PLAY BALL. Findlay, O.—Mrs. Melvin Mitchell spent the holidays with her parents in Kenton.—Misses Bibbs and Keys, of Fostoria, spent New Years with Miss Jessie Williams.—Miss Gertie Embry is in Urbana visiting Mrs. Anna Hill.—Mrs. Maud Roberson and Nettie Thomas were out of the city New Years.—Miss Elfie Hurd left last week Friday for Celina.—Mrs. P. C. Brown entertained six ladies at lunch on Wednesday afternoon. A Christmas tree was provided and each received a gift.—Mrs. A. B. Woods entertained 20 young people in honor of Miss Hurd. Luncheon was served. G. U. Johnson left Monday for Palm Beach, Fla., to play ball for two months.—Mrs. Hardin entertained New York above their house of honor of Mrs. Annew's 23d birthday. A fine dinner was served. Rev Chas. Bundy, P. E., held services at the A. M. E. church Sunday and left at noon for Kenton. Mr. Smith, of Akron, visited Miss Lida Stringerfelt during the holidays.—Miss Alice Simms is sick.—Misses Minkle Cooper and Pearl Stephen spent Sunday in Fostoria. A Christmas party was given at Mrs. C. H. Johnson's Wednesday day evening. Music and games. Refreshments were served. A BEAUTIFUL GIFT. The Junior M. M. Society Remembers its Superintendent—Social Notes—Personals, Etc. Smithfield, O.—Clarence Lanee and Mr. Davenport, of Crow Hollow, were here Sunday.—Mr. and Mrs. William Parks were guests of Mr. Nelson Mitchell and family Tuesday.—Mrs. W. H. Veney gave a party Friday evening.—The W. W. M. S. held its regular meeting Sunday night. A very interesting program was rendered. The society is getting along nicely.—Mrs. John Harper, of Bradley, entertained at dinner Sunday; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lewis, Mrs. Jordan Powell and Miss Viola Carter.—Mrs. Jenny Carter and daughter, of Steubenville, are here visiting. The J. M. M. S. presented its superintendent, Miss Viola Carter, a beautiful Bible as an Xmas gift. It is highly appreciated.—Miss Sallie Harris, of Toronto, spent last week here returning home Monday.—Mrs. Emma Powell entertained Saturday evening in honor of Miss Jessie Cole, of Flushing. Refreshments were served.—Mr Ed. Bayley and Mrs. Lulu Harris left Saturday morning to visit Mrs. Freed Harris, of Red Town.—Mrs. Albert Cole, daughter Jessie and son Harry are guests of her daughter, Mrs. Orris Munts. of Hammond's Addition. THE "CANTATA OF BETHLEHEM." Church Notes—Pastor Orr and Wife Remembered—Social and Personal News. Lockland and Wyoming, O.—Mt. Zion's S. S. elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Mr. Geo. O'Bannon, superintendent; Mr. John Francis, assistant; Mr. Allen Wallace, secretary; Miss Bessie Dennie, assistant; Miss Mamie Odren, organist; William Meneefe, Elwood; Morris Lawrence, Paxton, librarian; Rev. Charles Payne preached at the A. M. E. church at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday. Rev. Smith was absent. Under the management of Miss Jessie Smith, the cantata of Bethlehem, was well rendered last week Wednesday evening—Mrs. Johanna Poston entertained Rev. Smith and family and a number of friends on the 26th, and Mr. John Cornish entertained him and his family, Rev. Charles Payne and Mrs. Delia Johnson at dinner on Jan. 1st—Mr. and Mrs. Meneefe are rejoicing over a fine new daughter. The members and friends of Mt. Zion church gave Rev. John Orr, the pastor, a fine overcoat and a hat on Christmas eve. Rev. Dickerson made the presentation speech. Mrs. Orr was presented a new dress. FRESH OHIO NEWS. THE WEEK'S DOINGS OF MANY BUCKEYE CITIES, TOWNS AND VILLAGES. Written by The Gazette's Regular Correspondents—Personal, Political, Social, Church, Literary, and Lodge Notes of Interest. Cadiz.—W. L. Johnson met with a painful accident last week.—Mrs. Martha Brown, of Lisbon, is visiting Mrs. Susan Brown.—Miss Fostoria Hutchinson, of Steubenville, is the guest of Miss Flora Duling.—The Masonic lodge held its annual banquet Tuesday evening.—Rumors say that wedding bells will soon ring the entertainment will even the A.M. E church were successful.—The Misses Cook are guests of Mrs. Austin Wallace.—Rev P. J. Blackburn has begun a series of sermons on the "Holy Spirit." Revival meetings begin next Sunday evening.—Rev G. W. Bailley is visiting his family in Cincinnati. Massillon—Mrs. Fannie Foster has returned from Akron. Miss Cora Emery spent Sunday there—Chas, and Samuel Green, of Canton, were guests of Miss Gertrude Myers Sunday—Miss Rice, of Alliance, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Allen, returned home Sunday—Mr. James Harvey was in Canton Sunday—Mr. M. Meads, of Summerdale, is here visiting—Miss Lila Fields was in Canton Wednesday—Miss Cora Emery attended the ball at New Castle last week—Miss Pauline Foster is expected from Akron where she spent the holidays. J. A. Fields was in Canton Sunday—Miss Icea Robinson returned Tuesday from Pittsburgh. The Baptist church held watch meeting at Mr. John Meyers'—Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Brooks (nee Grace Pinn) a, son on the 26th. Warren.—The Misses Johnson, of Cadiz, are visiting their brothers and grandmother, Mrs. Jones.—Miss Pearl Scott and Miss Ethel Mountain are quite Chas. Hill and Bert Means spent Christmas in Youngstown.—Else, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Scoot, was taken ill Friday.—Mrs. George and Miss Mae Johnson were in Youngstown Friday.—Rev. uphygiene will open his revival Monday.—W. M. Crawford and Miss Blanche Williams, guests of Mrs. Robert Davis this week, returned to Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. Davis entertained at Christmas dinner Mr. Crawford, Will E. Saunders, of youngstown; Kate Milton, of Franklin, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Wanzo and Bennie Davis.—Miss Emma Brown returned to East Liverpool after spending Xmas with her daughter, Mrs. Will Ormes.—Miss Fanchon Ormes is convalescing. Painesville—Mrs. Levi Johnson, of Andover; Mrs. Wallace, Miss Olive and Harry Ormes, of Warren; and Miss Sadie Wheeler, of Cleveland, spent the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Johnson—Miss Lavinia Taylor entertained young people last week Tuesday evening. The out-of-town guests were Miss Oliver, of Cleveland, Miss Olive Ormes and Ed Green, of Cleveland—Mrs. Walter Robinson gave a five o'clock "tea" Friday in honor of Mrs. Wallace Ormes and Mrs. Levi Johnson—Miss Virginia Johnson entertained a large company last week Friday afternoon and evening in honor of her cousin, Miss Ormes, who was her sister. Mrs. Stephen Freeman entertained a party of young people last week Thursday evening in honor of visiting guests. Those from out of town were Miss Bessle Bolden, of Oberlin; Miss Ormes, and Miss Curry, of Texas. Ravenna—Mr. A. Turner was in Akron月末—Messrs. J. Johnson, H. and E. Gray attended a dance in Salem Christmas eve. Ada Gray spent the same day with her parents and Miss Battle spent New Year's with them. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Proctor spent the holidays in Akron—Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Johnson are visiting her parents in Loraln—Mrs. A. G. Johnson and son, Lloyd, spent the holidays in Akron—Mrs. Mary Lewis and son, Oscar, of Cleveland, spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Byrd. Oscar will remain here. J. I Robinson was called to Loraln by the serious illness of his aunt, Mrs. R. Ferguson—Miss Addie Rogers, of Akron, is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. E. Mathews—Mrs. D. A. Matthews has returned from Akron, after a week's visit with her son, F. B. Lancaster and family—Mr. C. Proctor and bride arrived Saturday evening and are at home on S. Walnut street—Louis Hailstock, of Pittsburg, while en route home from Akron, was taken ill on the train. She is at her aunt's, Mrs. D. A. Matthews. Her husband was telegraphed and is at her bedside. Mrs Mary Jones, of Hudson, is the guest of Mrs. Matthews. FOUR SWELL WEDDINGS. Married Under a Horseshoe and Used the Ring Ceremony—Did the Pastor Elope—Club Banquet—A Good Concert—Personal References and Other Local Notes of Interest. Youngstown, O.—Messrs. Harvey and Robert Johnson, of New Castle, were guests of Miss Anna Jackson last week.—The W. R. Stewart club will meet in his office, Diamond block, Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. You are requested to be present.—Ionia Gardner gave a party in honor of Miss Orie Barton, of Cleveland, last week Friday afternoon from 2 to 5. The house was elaborately decorated and the afternoon was spent in games and music. At 5 p.m. a fine lunch (turkey, veal, olives, cake, nuts, coffee, fruit, candies, oranges, etc.) was served. Mr. James Kelley went to SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTS. Sandusky last week for the benefit of his health. —Lest week Thursday evening, under a horseshoe of evergreen and smilac, Miss Bettie A. Moore, of La Orangeville, N. Y., and Joseph A. Joseph, of La Orangeville, N. Y., and Mrs. J. H. Finney's by Rev. R. L. Thomas, Miss Minnie Boggess played "hearts and Flowers." The ring ceremony was used. The bride was attired in white, with vell fastened with smilac and lilies and carried a bouquet of carnations. A reception followed at Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Gardner's. Both residences were attractively decorated. A large number of useful and beautiful presents were received, the groom's gift to the bride being a piano. Prof. and Mrs. Jones are at home on Wallace street. Their guests were: Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Jacken, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Woodward Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Sanders, Mr. and Mrs. Will Frank, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. Geo Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bogus, Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Whitney, Mrs. R. B. Jackson, Mrs. H. P. Parker, Mrs. Ed John Gordon, Mrs. Lettie Stokes, Mrs. and Thomas, Henry Finney, George Norris, Thomas Lonesome, Will Saunders, Walter Saunders, Mose Sutton, George Janey, Richard Jones, Gaines Williams, Robert Conway, Amos Thomas, Frank Conway and Will Wright. —Miss Emma, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Penny, and Mr. and Charles Proctor, of Ravenna, were married last week Thursday evening at the bride's parents' residence by Rev. R. D. Fyler. Suspended was served and many beautiful presents were received. The young couple left for Ravenna where they will reside. Both are very popular and start their new life with the acquaintances. —Miss Edna, daughter of Mrs. Georgiana White, and Louis W. Lee, were married on the 24th秋 by Rev. W. R. Wright at Mrs. White's residence. Supper was served. Mr. and Mrs. Lee are prominent locally and also have a host of admiring friends and acquaintances. —Rev. R. L. Thomas and Miss Hannah Tucker, daughter of Rev. Pleasant Tucker, went to Mercer, Pa., last week Wednesday to be married. Miss Tucker was a resident of Butler, Pa., until recently and is a native of this city. Rev. and Mrs. Thomas have the best wishes of many friends for future happiness. —The Christmas concert of Oak Hill S. S. last week Tuesday evening was quite a success, considering the inclement weather. The young performers who had been rehearsing for weeks acquitted themselves very creditably indeed. Respectfully, the widow of the church. —A meeting of the Widow's and Widower's, Old Maid and Bachelor's club was held Monday evening at Mrs. Lizzie Cheney's it was followed with a banquet at J. H. Bobson's. If there is a man in the country who knows when things edible are served today, it is popular Joe Bobson, Richard Brown will leave Tuesday for New York and an extended southern trip. —William Doup, of New York city, visited his mother, Mrs. James Eccles, Mrs. P. A. Boswell, of Oakdale, Pa., visited her husband, the reverend, during the holidays. —Mrs. Nettle Coleman has pneumonia. —Miss Ora Barton, of Cleveland, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jackson. —Mrs. Paris Hall spent last week Friday in Struthers. —Mrs. Henry Ragland is convalescent. —Mrs. L. A. Cunningham, of Cleveland, visited her daughter, Mrs. T. D. Berry. —Mrs. Florence Washington, of Lorain, visited her mother, Mrs. Caroline Smith, of Struthers. —Miss Pearl Heathen has returned to New York. —Mrs. Stevenville last week —J. K. Jones entertained at dinner New Year's day J. H. Eobson, Mr. Gohs and M. Reed, —Mrs. Chas. Brown, of Norwalk, is visiting her mother, Mrs. M. Johnson. —Mr. and Mrs. James were entertained at dinner on New Year's day by Mrs. Nancy Saunders. —Mrs. George Washington, of Warren, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lee. —Mrs. Fred Johnson have a little daughter. —Miss Rhoda Holmes is visiting in East Liverpool. —Charles Berry spent Monday is quite ill. —The Chrysanthemum club is ected at the following hours: Miss M. Johnson; vice, Mrs. S. Bogoss; secretary, Mrs. L. Johnson; assistant, Mrs. B. Tillery; treasurer, Mrs. Jackson; Mrs. P. Bradshaw. The club will meet on the 13th at Mrs. Richard Gray Sharon, Pa., News Notes. Miss H. Jones, who spent the holidays in Pittsburg, returned Friday.—Miss Amelia Coleman, of Pittsburg, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Coleman.—Zion church is holding a revival meeting this week.—Mr. Thos. Robinson has la gripe.—W. H. Stokes spent New Year's eve.—Zion church.—Zion literary society meeting not meet last Tuesday on account of the inclement weather.—Tell E. M. Lawson, of New Castle, to write to the editor of The Gazette at once. COMPENSATION Because I had loved so deeply, Because I had loved so long, God in his great compassion Gave me the gift of song. Because I have loved so vainly, And sung with such faltering breath The Master in infinite mercy Offers the boon of Death. Paul Lawrence Dunbar in Lippincott's Magazine. GEORGE McKINNEY. An Ohio Boy Whose Success Wins Him a Good Position in England. Mr. George McKinney, a portrait of whom is given above, was born in Cincinnati, O., 36 years ago, and graduated from the Galenes high school, after which he went to Dayton, at the age of 18, where he entered the employ of the National Cash Register Co. as a laborer. By close attention to his duties, force of character, native ability and a pleasing and affable disposition, Mr. McKinney forged his way into a high place in the esteem and confidence of his company. For the past six years we have known Mr. McKinney as the company's collector here in Detroit, at which employment he has become the smoothest proposition in the business. For some months Mr. Fred Sibladd, the company's district manager in London, England, has been making efforts to secure Mr. McKinney to take charge of his collection department, and only last week he secured the consent of the company, which will send Mr. McKinney to London with a salary: of $1,300 per annum. Being an active young man in social and political circles, Mr. McKinney will be greatly missed in this city, but what is Detroit's loss will be London's gain, so The Informer wishes him unbounded success in his new field of duty. Mr. McKinney leaves for London, January 20, 1905. —Detroit Informer. CHAMPION CITY NEWS. Folsk' Home Benefit—Other Notes. Springfield, Ohio. —The Carpet club of Wiley church gave a reception at Mr. and Mrs. Haynes' Friday from 2 p. m. to 5 p. m.; 7 p. m. to 11 p. m. The following formed the receiving committee: Miss Mattie Spencer, president of the club; Mrs. Mary Carter, Mrs. Alice Bartley, Mrs. E. Hill, Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Haynes.—Mrs. T. S. Ferguson and daughter, Miss Mattie, have been visiting in our city a few days.—Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson, of Plaquia, and Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Stroud, of Colorado, have returned home after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Linden.—About 150 attended an entertainment given in the Armory hall Monday night by Beacon Light society for the benefit of the "Old Folks' Home." Miss Cora Cole directed the music, Mrs. Mary Edmonson the drills and Mrs. E. J. Huffman had general charge of affairs after the program. Dancing to the music of the People's orchestra followed.—The Phillis Wheatley club will meet at Mr. Hwain's Tuesday afternoon.—Miss Mattie Armstrong is entertained for Miss Mattie Ferguson Games and other amusements.—Watch meeting was held in all the churches and was the beginning of the week of prayer in some.—The National Grocery Co. is still on top.—Never before was the outlook so prosperous for those of our race here. The property owned is equal to some of that of the best whites and it is a credit to the race to note many Fair or Kizer street properties. Ten Dollars Reward! Sidney, O.—The mass meeting at M. Vernon church January 1, including the program and collection, was a success. Week of prayer commenced January 2 and will be continued next week Sunday afternoon. The mass meeting will be held at Troy and at Plqua in the evening, conducted by W. M. Balay, agent. They are for the benefit of the Aged Ministers' Home—Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Stewart were guests of his parents in Troy Xmas—Miss Marie Simms, of Lima, is the guest of Miss Stella Stewart—Mrs. Elizabeth Cumberland is the guest of her son, Paul Cumberland, of Lima, this week—Mrs. Irene Mahoney was called home from Connerville, Ind, on account of the illness of her mother. Mrs. John Creath—Miss Clara Creath, of Dayton, spent Xmas with her parents—Miss Ella Adams, of Dayton, spent Xmas here—Mr. and Mrs. Ora Ware, of Richmond, Ind, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles James. A ten-dollar gold piece will be given to anyone who can tell why a woman's head is stamped on silver dollars. Two weeks to answer. Address W. H. Turner, care of SHOWer's, Sidney, O.—Rev A. L. Balar delivered a short address from the first chapter of John, first verse, last Sunday at the Second Baptist mission. Notice to Correspondents Correspondents must mail all letters for publication on MONDAY of each week, and always place their names and that of their city and towns on the outside of the wrapper about returned copies. Unless this is done proper credit cannot be given you. Advertisements, lists of names, wedding presents, etc., obituary numbers, obituaries, solutions, and inquiries for relatives must be paid for at the rate of ten cents a line, six words to a line. Our rates for display advertisements will be sent on application. 2 THE GAZETTE. Editor and Proprietor THE GAZETTE, Blackstone Building, Cleveland, Ohio. Member Ohio Legislature, 1894 to 1896. 1896 to 1898. 1900 to 1902. Cleveland, Saturday, Jan. 7, 1905. THE GAZETTE is the oldest, and has the largest bona fide circulation, double that of any newpaper 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. The Dallas (Tex.) Express of Dec. 24 refers to ex-Secretary of the Navy Long, a Boston, Mass., man, as "one Mr. John D. Long, a white man of Canada." Why, "Brer"! King, how could you? The editor of The Gazette gratefully acknowledges the receipt on Sunday last of a check on the "Bank of Prosperity" for "three hundred and sixty-five happy days," sent by our esteemed conferee, W. W. Steward, of the Louisville, (Ky.) American Baptist. "The same to you," good friend, and all the other members of the "press gang." WE DO! 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, frank, honest and truthful. Thanks, senator, thanks.—The Cleveland Gazette. Sometime before election we expressed the opinion that Editor Smith would surely recognize all that was good, even in a democrat, and the above editorial bears us out, but what seems strange to us is that Bro. Smith like most republican editors, can never recognize the good qualities in any democrats just before election.—Detroit Informer. Our esteemed conferee, Editor Warren, of the Informer, has so soon forgotten how handsomely we recognized his many very good qualities just prior to the election. Come now, don't give us cause to regret it. SOUTHERN OUTRAGES. Although we may be called to record some very striking happenings in the midst of the most enlightened nation on the globe, and though sometimes most revolting in their nature yet they are as criminal as they are inexcusable. Only a short while ago a highly educated and cultured gentleman of color was seated in a Memphis, Tennessee street car by the side of a beautiful and attractive octoroon miss, not at all to be known from a white woman. Her escort was engaged in earnest conversation with his lady friend; while green-eyed white gentry looked on in the spirit of growing wrath. They could not believe otherwise but that this young girl was of the pure Saxon blood. Their blood warmed to fever heat; when, in a moment of madness, a half dozen white ruffians pounced upon the young Afro-American and beat him unmercifully. He plead for mercy but received a deeper wound. Fortunately the car stopped and the gentleman beat a hasty retreat into the darkness of the night A dark skin white man, a millionaire from New Orleans, was seen riding through this same city in one of the street cars. His complexion awakened the curiosity of lookers on because he too was seated by the side of a white woman, his wife. The occasion was evidently becoming serious. The features of this uncrowned prince were strictly Caucasian, but the vicious whites would have no other belief but that the stranger was a Negro. A quiet whisper passed from ear to ear, and every eye was fixed upon this stranger. For a moment it was puzzling to determine the gravity of the situation. The suspected victim seemed inflexibly indignant and the fire which flashed from his eyes was significant of a devilish design. A voice was heard to ask, "Who is he?" and there came the response, "You had better watch that white man and you had better let him alone." The farce ended; for it was Greek meeting Greek. It is a fact that white men quail in the presence of each other, yet are exceptionally brave when they have a poor Negro placed at their mercy. The facts prove that men are brave under certain circumstances and not so much so under other conditions. But in the city of Milan, Tenn., we reach the climax of southern nonsense. In that city a congress of Negro teachers held their fifth educational anniversary. They invited the white principal of the city high school to address them. The white principal appeared and spoke for an hour. He was in one of his happiest moods. In his introductory remarks, he was most felicitous and dared to address these teachers as "Ladies and Gentlemen." But the phrase, "Ladies and Gentlemen," aroused the white element to mutiny and rage the city press denounced the action of the white principal and poured out vials of wrath upon the head of a man whose harmless words were those of merest human kindness. A quarrel ensued throughout the community and it deepened with the wildest impulse against the principal who was in every respect in sympathy with his own people. The press prosecuted a bitter and persistent attack upon the white teacher, until finally he was called before the board of education and dismissed. All effort to adjust the matter and all pleading was in vain. The white principal presumed to call cultured and educated Afro-Americans, "Ladies and Gentlemen" and for this he is persecuted, ostracised and exiled. And this is boasted America! "the land of the free and the home of the brave," where even a white man is not allowed to teach pure ethics, is not allowed to say that his soul is his own! OUR SHOWING IN THE SOUTH. As Farmers, Really Remarkable— Census Statistics. Forty years ago our people were just starting upon their career as wage-earners. They had no land and no experience as property owners, and none of them became holders of property by inheritance. The publication, ceased in 1900, the first of its kind, argues mightily for our material progress: TABLE I. No. oper. Per Cet. and by of Negro No. Farms. Negroes. Farmers. Virginia ... 167,886 44,795 26.7 N. Carolina ... 224,637 53,996 24.3 S. Carolina ... 155,355 85,381 25.3 Georgia ... 224,691 82,822 36.9 Florida ... 40,814 13,521 39.1 Alabama ... 223,220 94,069 42.1 Mississippi ... 220,803 128,351 58.2 Louisiana ... 115,969 58,096 50.1 Texas ... 352,199 65,472 18.5 Arkansas ... 178,694 46,978 26.3 TABLE II. Total Farm Values. Farm Values. Virginia ... $223,000,000 $25,000,000 N. Carolina ... 234,000,000 28,000,000 S. Carolina ... 153,000,000 44,000,000 Georgia ... 228,000,000 49,000,000 Florida ... 54,000,000 6,000,000 Alabama ... 179,000,000 47,000,000 Mississippi ... 204,000,000 86,000,000 Louisiana ... 198,000,000 38,000,000 Texas ... 962,000,000 56,000,000 Arkansas ... 181,000,000 34,000,000 Totals ... $2,716,000,000 $413,000,000 Farm Products Farm Products. Virginia ... $ 73,000,000 $ 8,000,000 N. Carolina ... 79,000,000 13,000,000 S. Carolina ... 62,000,000 25,000,000 Georgia ... 92,000,000 27,000,000 Florida ... 16,000,000 3,000,000 Alabama ... 81,000,000 27,000,000 Mississippi ... 91,000,000 47,000,000 Tennessee ... 66,000,000 19,000,000 Texas ... 209,000,000 21,000,000 Arkansas ... 66,000,000 16,000,000 Totals ... $835,000,000 $206,000,000 It is noteworthy that in three states of the old Confederacy Afro-American farmers actually constituted more than one-half of the total number of farmers. OF INTEREST TO THE RACE. Kansas and Pennsylvania have an Afro-American elector. The midweds of a bad white man are laid at his own door; those of a bad Negro are scattered before the doors of every colored citizen in the land. If Mrs. Chadwick was a colored woman the press of America would be trying to show that education was certain to ruin the colored race. Atlanta, Ga., is building a passenger station. The colored passengers will have to approach the ticket office from an entrance on a back street, Booker T. Washington says that our best friends are in the south. God save us from ever running across our enemies—Dallas (Tex.) Express. The New York World publishes the following statistics of him who liberated from slavery without one cent, without one square inch of land, yea, without one day's schooling, who after enjoying just two score years of freedom has reduced his illiteracy 45 per cent., written 300 books, owns and publishes weekly 200 newspapers, has accumulated school property worth $1,200,000, church property worth $37,000,000, owns 137,000 farms and homes worth $25,000,000, has raised $10,000,000 for his own education and has a per capita possession of $72.50 Does this not seem like progress? The Musician (Boston) refers to Mrs. S. Coleridge-Taylor as "a composer of international reputation," and declares that his music is "at once original, attention-commanding, sincere, and often in the way of unusual beauty." The same paper comments further: "As a composer, director and teacher this man is impressing himself upon the English people to a degree shared but by a few others. He is one of a small group of young men, among them Elgar and Bantock, who have lent to English music a new touch. Elgar is 47 years of age. Bantock is perhaps 35, Taylor is not yet 30; and they all are making for English music a new history." Correspondents Wanted. The old reliable Gazette destres 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, Circilleville, 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. HOME-SEEKERS' EXCURSIONS West, Northwest and Southwest via Pennsylvania Lines. Excursion tickets will be sold via Pennsylvania Lines to points west, northwest and southwest, account Home-Seekers' Excursions, during January, February, March and April. For full particulars regarding fares, routes, etc., write or call on Geo. W. Weedon, D. P. A., Cleveland, O. THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 1905. JUSTICE AT LAST. A New York Policeman Indicted for the Deliberate Murder of an Innocent Afro-American. New York City—Commitment to jail on a charge of murder in the first degree, without bail, was the surprise which greeted Frank McLaughlin, an Irish patrolman, when he appeared in criminal court last week Wednesday to plead in an indictment charging him with assault upon a newspaper reporter. The new charge was based upon an indictment which District Attorney Jerome said would be pursued by the grand jury next day. McLaughlin was once arrested in connection with the killing of John W. Porter, the attorney at the coroner's jail found who he shot Porter in self-defense and he was discharged. The district attorney was not satisfied with that disposition of the case, however, and began an investigation which he says has resulted in an indictment charging murder in the first degree. When McLaughlin's counsel asked for a postponement, District Attorney Jerome arose and said: "I have absolutely no objection to a postponement of the assault case, but that is not the charge now before the court. This man has been arrested on a warrant charging him with murder in the first degree, the brutal and unwarranted killing of an Afro-American last May." The policeman turned pale, shook from head to foot and grasped the railing for support. His lawyer looked in amazement at Mr. Jerome, who continued: "On the night of May 27, this prisoner, without the slightest provocation, stepped up behind a respectable Afro-American, J. W. Patterson, who was employed as a watchman, and struck him over the head with his club. In falling Mr. Patterson grappled with his assailant and during a struggle this patrolman drew his revolver and fired two shots, both inflicting slight injuries. The victim managed to get to his feet and run. As he ran McLaughlin fired again and shot him down, the bullet entering his back. "He died from the wound on June 6, and a short time afterwards a coroner's jury exonerated the prisoner. I was satisfied, and began a wider investigation. This evidence convinced me a deliberate murder had been committed and the grand jury reached the same conclusion." McLaughlin was taken to the Tombus. Good! TWO QUIET WEDDINGS. The Lacy-Sisco and the Kelly-Castile Season Social and Personal Notes Salem, O.-Miss Blanche Lacy and Mr. William Sisco, of Alliance, were married last week.-The watch meeting at St. John's church was well attended.-The Rev. H. H. Upgheytpreached a fine sermon Sunday morning to a large congregation.-Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. John Green, Mr. and Mrs. Willberry, Mrs. D. Smith, Miss Ida Smith, Mrs. Ada Smith and Mr. I. L. Newsome drove to Patmas and spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. N. Berry.-Mrs. O. S. Vaughn, of Pittsburg, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary J. Green. Her son Robert, of Cleveland, was here Sunday. Miss Sadie was here Monday.-Miss Mary Gatewood spent Saturday and Sunday at her former home in Pittsburg.-Mrs. Delta Smith and daughter, Ida, of York, Mrs. are guests of Mrs. Alexander and Mrs. N. Berry of Patmas.-The ball on the 26th ult given by Mrs. Rachel Howard and others was a fine affair. Quite a number of out-of-town guests were in attendance.-Miss Lee Davis, of Sharpe, was visiting her husband and ard.-Mrs. Andrew Lee, of Valdea, Va, is here visiting her husband at J. K Davis'.-Mr. and Mrs. William Berry entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of Mrs. S. C. Alexander's guests. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. N Berry, Mr. and Mrs. John Green, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander, Mrs. George Miller and children, Miss Helen Ford and Mr. I. L. Newsome.-The L. L. of met at St. John's church Sunday evening and rendered an interesting program to a highly appreciative audience.-Miss Blanche Kelley was quietly married last week Tuesday evening to Mr. Wm. Castle, of Athens. They left Wednesday for that city to reside KELLAM-BLACKBURN. Personal Mention—Social Notes and Other Local Items of Interest. East Liverpool, O.-Mrs. Brown, of Cadiz, is visiting her son, Mr. James Brown.-Mr. Robert, Blackburn and Miss Gertrude Kellum were married Thursday, the 29th ult., at his stepfather's, Mr. McEntree's. Miss Virginia Taylor, Rosa Johnson and Haywood Taylor, of Beaver, attended the wedding.-Mr. Frank Struthers, of Wellsville, spent Christmas in St. Clairsville.-Mrs. Hazel Palmer, of Wheeling, spent last week with Mrs. George Ormes.-Mrs. Anna Webb and daughter, Mrs. George Lewis, were in Wellsville Saturday.-Mr. Breedlove went to Denora, Pa., to spend New Year's.-A good many people from Steubenville'attended the dance Monday evening in Wellsville.-Mrs. Jas. Brown, of Wellsville, was very badly burned Wednesday.-Mr. Albert Prior spent Christmas out of the city.-A box social was held at the Wellsville church Saturday evening.-The Gazette correspondent was in Wellsville calling Thursday afternoon.-Mrs. Am' ose, of Pittsburg, is visiting her sister, Mrs. William Ormes.-Mrs Rhoda Holmes, of Youngstown, is visiting Mrs. P. T. P. She brought little Eleanor Brown, who has been visiting their home, with her. Court Uphold Game Warden's Act. Columbus, O., Jan. 4. The supreme court yesterday reversed the judgment of the circuit court of Ottawa county in the case of the state vs. John T. French, a fisherman whose nets, alleged to be illegal, were destroyed several years ago by a game warden. French secured judgment for damages against the state in the lower court, the supreme court ruled that the judgment was against the game warden may destroy illegal nets without having them judicially declared illegal. Strike Breakers are Dissatisfied Strike breakers are Dissatisfied. Youngstown, O., Jan. 4.—The strikers of the American Steel Hoop Co. claim that there is a likelihood of a strike among the strike breakers in the plant. JANUARY...1905 Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 N. M. 5th. F. Q. 13th. F. M. 31st. L. Q. 27th. INTERESTING NEWS NOTES HAPPENINGS IN THIS BUSY WORLD WHICH WE INHABIT BOILED DOWN. AT HOME AND IN FOREIGN LANDS Recent Events that Contain the Pith of the General News for the Perusal of Our Readers. Official announcement is made by the American Window Glass Co. of an advance of 5 per cent. in prices. May Irwin, the actress, has offered to furnish bail in any amount to $50, 000 for the release of Nan Patterson from the Tombs prison, where she is now held charged with the murder of Caesar Young. Announcement is made of a reduction in the wages of the tonnage men employed by the Howard (Pa.) axle works, of the Carnegie Steel Co. The cut ranges from 16 2.3 per cent, down to 5 per cent. A fire which destroyed $600,000 worth of property in West Van Buren street, Chicago, started in the seventy-story building occupied by the Cash Buyers' Union. The building was entirely destroyed. The Oakwood, O., lookup was blown to pieces and the ruins scattered all over town. The man who did it took the dynamite from a hardware store and left $1.50 to pay for it. The structure is a complete wreck. A passenger train on the Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf railway collided with a freight train 30 miles west of Oklahoma City, Okla. Both engines were damaged and the cars were piled in the train, engineer, and Fireman Butts, of the passenger train, were killed. The Cincinnati chamber of commerce has given William H. Taft, secretary of war, the rare honor of an unanimous election by its board of directors as an honorary life member. The only other instance of the kind was the election years ago of Senator Pendleton to the same membership. Three hundred and thirty-one violent deaths classed by the police as homicides were reported during 1904 in New York county, which comprises the island of Manhattan and the Bronx. During the same period the number of indictments filed in all cases was only 61. A reward of $1,000 has been offered by relatives for the finding of Owen Kelly, a prominent Irishman of Philadelphia, dead or alive. Mr. Kelly has been missing since October 28. He was a wholesale grocer and a prominent member of the Clan-Na-Gael and other Irish organizations. Secret service agents raided a room in a lodging house at Philadelphia and captured five men whom they claim are dangerous counterfeiters and burglaries. In the room were found besides moulds and other counterfeitting machinery, a complete layout of burglar's tools and two drawers full of jewelry. G. E. Billingsley, president of the Capitol national bank, of Guthrie, Okla, which failed last June with nearly $1,000,000 deposits, $244,000 of which belonged to the territory of Michigan, has been invited counts by the federal grand jury. Mr. Billingsley was arrested, gave bond for $10,000 and was released. The official record made by the United States cruiser Chattanooga on her four hours' speed run at sea was 16.7 knots an hour. The speed called for by the contract was 16.5 knots. Bryant B. Brooks has been inaugurated governor of Wyoming. After an idenity of eight months the large blast furnace of the American Steel and Wire Co. at Neville Island, Pa, has resumed operations. Over 400 men were furnished with employment. The daily capacity of the furnace is about 600 tons of pig iron. Brevet Brig. Gen. Edward R. Warmer, retired, died suddenly at New York City. He was born in Pennsylvania and served in the civil war as lieutenant colonel of the First New York artillery, retiring from the volunteers as brevet brigadier general in 1865. The cruiser New Orleans, now on her way home from the Philippines, will leave most of her guns at Guam and move to the places. The New Orleans was, with her sister ship, the Albany, purchased in England at the time of the Spanish war. She is a serviceable vessel, but her guns are not of the American type. David R. Thompson, of Nebraska, now minister to Brazil, will be transferred as ambassador to Mexico, succeeding Edwin H. Conger, who soon will go from China to Mexico. Elias Hatfield, noted for his connection with one of the bitterest of the mountain feuds, has been killed by a train as he was walking through a tunnel near Bluefield, W. Va. The submarine tunnel connecting Boston and East Boston has been opened for public travel. The tunnel is double tracked, 1.4 miles long, 2,700 feet of which is under the harbor waters. The cost of the construction was $3,000,000. The great Lake Shore railway trestle across Sandusky Bay, a mile and a half long, has been destroyed by fire. Engineer John Neubarw was killed and Frank McCord, an express messenger, was curiously injured in a collision between a passenger train and a freight train at Beaver Junction, Minn. President Roosevelt has directed the removal from office of John H. Hall, United States district attorney for Oregon. Mr. Hall has been prosecuting officer of the government in the land fraud cases and the removal is made in connection with them. The First National Bank of Faribault, Minn., has been closed and Bank Examiner Baird appointed receiver. Diamond dealers have been advised of an advance of 5 per cent. in the cost of rough stones, making a total of 45 per cent. increase since 1901. Sewing machine agents to the number of 200 have decided to inaugurate a strike at New York City. Nothing of the kind has ever occurred before in the profession. Ollie Cannon, a painter, has been arrested at Lexington, Ky., on a warrant sworn out by his wife, who charges him with the murder of their 6-months-old daughter six years ago. In the case of Abraham Wolfe vs. the District of Columbia the supreme court of the United States has decided that carriage stones or stepping stones placed on sidewalks of streets are not nuisances. Ex-Attorney General John P. Elkin has assumed the office of associate justice of the supreme court of Pennsylvania, succeeding Samuel Thompson, whom he defeated at the November election. Jammed with passengers returning from Brooklyn theatres, two trolley cars came together in a rear-end collision immediately beside a shaft of the subway tunnel. Eighteen persons were wounded. A shipment of $5,000,000 in gold was recently made from New York City to Japan. The transaction was secretly maintained that news of it did leak out until the gold had reached its destination in safety. John Hathaway, a negro, who 15 years ago rated high as a jockey, has been hanged at Winchester, Ky., for the murder of Ella Thomas, his sweet-heart. He is believed to be the first jockey of any note to be hanged. The monthly statement of the government's receipts and expenditures shows the total receipts of December, $41,499,698, of which the expenditures $41,499,698, leaving a surplus for the month of $3,550,207. more sensational developments in connection with the unearthing of the public land frauds in the far west are expected shortly. Fresh indictments are being prepared in Portland, Ore., where the grand jury will resume its sessions. Missouri, Kansas & Texas旅客 train No. 5, known as the "Katty flyer," was partially wrecked near Rocheport, Mo. The engine, baggage car, combination car and two coaches were turned over into a ditch. No one was killed. Five persons were injured. A 50-ton fly wheel in the National tube works at McKeesport, Pa., burst and wrecked the continuous mill. One man was killed and four are seriously injured to the plains to reach $100,000. The mill cannot be required inside of a month and 800 men will be thrown out of work for that time. The eastern pottery manufacturers are about to start a price-cutting war which promises to be one of the fercest ever waged in that trade and involves the question of supremacy between eastern and western manufacturers. The recent advance in the price of silver calls attention to the increasing scarcity of the floating supply of that metal. Bar silver is quoted at 61% cents an ounce. In the wreck of a Canadian Northern snow plow train at Orizona, Man., B. Linklater was killed and a dozen persons injured. The caboose overturned and burned. More than 100 horses in Chicago were victims of the fact that Christmas came on Sunday and was followed by a holiday. The animals, dropping suddenly in their tracks under stress or were shot to end their suffering, or were shot to end their suffering. Mr. Ojeda, the Spanish minister, has signed with Secretary Hay an arbitration treaty between Spain and the United States similar to those already signed with other nations. During the year 1904 there were 13 trains held up in the United States and four stage robberies in which three passengers were killed, two wounded and one robber killed. Seized by two men in broad daylight, a 16-year-old girl was dragged into a hotel in Elizabeth street, New York City, and was only rescued from the place after the police had battered down several doors in their effort to find her. The United States Steel Corporation has made known its intention to continue the plan to share profits with its employees. Extremely cold weather prevails in Spain. In Barcelona no such cold ever was known. Two men were frozen to death and many accidents are reported. Contracts have been awarded for the construction near Princeton, N. J., of an artificial lake four miles long to be used principally as a nooking course for the university students. Edward Groh, one of the best authorities on ancient coins in the country, is dead at his home in Brooklyn, N. Y. His collection of ancient coins is valued at thousands of dollars. Herman H. Knipenberg, said to have been the oldest postmaster in point of continuous service in the United States, is dead at his home in Femme Osage, St. Charles county, Missouri. He was for about 55 years postmaster at Femme Osage. Senator Newlands has introduced in the senate a resolution providing for a commission to frame and report to congress a national incorporation act for the construction and consolidation of railroads employed in interstate commerce. Gold and silver amounting to more than $10,000 were found secreted about the home of Firman Dubel, who died recently at Burlington, N. J. For years Dubel had lived as a recluse. It is now estimated that his estate will amount to between $300,000 and $500,000. The preliminary figures upon the production of gold and silver in the United States in 1904, submitted to the director of the mint, show larger gains over the preceding year than were expected. Nearly every state of important yield has increased its output. Senator Stone, of Missouri, has introduced a resolution in the senate rectifying some of the assertions of Tnomas W. Lawson and Judge Alton B. Parker concerning campaign contributions and asking the judiciary committee to inquire into the allegations. In the senate on the 4th the bill to admit two states to be composed of Arizona and New Mexico and Oklahoma and Indian Territory was taken up. In the house the report of the merchant marine commission was presented and then the house adjourned as a mark of respect to Congressman Mahoney, of Illinois, who died during the recess. STORM CAUSED SEVEN DEATHS NEW YORK AND VICINITY VIS. ITED BY A BLIZZARD OF LARGE PROPORTIONS. TRAFFIC WAS PARALYZED; POOR PEOPLE SUFFERED Grocers and Coal Dealers Ran Short of Supplies and Raised Prices— Trolley Cars Stalled New York, Jan. 5.—Not in several years has in New York been visited by a storm of such proportions as that which commenced Tuesday and continued until early Wednesday. Nine inches of snow fell, paralyzing traffic, and the marked drop in the temperature brought untold suffering to the city's poor. The blizzard caused seven deaths in New York and vicinity, while many persons, overcome by the cold, dropped to the street, some of them receiving fractured bones. The storm began with an icy sleet, which stuck to the car rails, and caused a speedy abandonment of railroad and trolley schedules. The sleet covered the sidewalks and streets with ice and rendered them almost impassable. A fine snow succeeded the sleet and, alided by the wind, soon plowed up drifts that shut off many suburban points from the city. The drifts caused a milk famine and only a small percentage of the usual amount of milk was delivered in the city. Owing to the inability of small grocers and coal dealers to get supplies, they ran short and put their wares up to famine prices. Great suffering resulted in the poorer districts from this action. Though the residents of Manhattan had a hard time, their trials were insignificant compared with residents in the Bronx and Brooklyn. The whole transportation system in the Bronx broke down just when the morning travel was at its height and people were compelled in many instances to tramp miles to the nearest "L" stations. All the surface lines were tied up. The storm paralyzed traffic in the country districts of Staten Island. In many places the snow drifts were very deep and several trolley cars were stalled all night between Richmond and New Dorp. Small buildings in various parts of the island were blown down by the gale and telegraph and telephone wires were much damaged. AN OHIO RIVER HORROR. Boilers of the Towboat Defender Exploded—Eight Men Killed and Three Seriously Injured. Huntington, W. Va., Jan. 5—Eight men are known to be dead and three seriously injured, the result of a boiler explosion and fire which destroyed the towboat Defender near here early Wednesday morning. The Defender was owned by the Monongahela and Ohio Consolidated Coal and Coke Co., of Pittsburg. The boat was returning from Cincinnati with a tow of empties. Capt. James Woodside of the boat at the time of the accident and with the exception of the firemen, engineer and the watchmen, the remainder of the crew were asleep. The explosion of the starboard boilers blew out the entire side of the boat and awakened the sleeping members of the crew. The noise was heard for three miles. The survivors grabbed what clothing they could find and plunged into the icy waters of the Ohio in the effort to escape. The night was bitter cold, the thermometer hovering about zero, and those who escaped were nearly frozen before they could be given shelter. The boat caught fire immediately following the explosion and drifted down the river about 200 yards, where she sank in shallow water. The fire continued until she was burned to the water's edge. A New Ship Subsidy Bill. Washington, Jan. 5—Congress yesterday received the report of the American merchant marine commission, composed of members of the senate and the house, who began their inquiry on March 23, 1904, with a view to reporting to the congress what legislation, if any, is desirable for the development of the American merchant marine and American commerce. As an answer to the difficulties which the question presents, the commission offers a bill entitled: "To promote the defense of marine, to create a force naval and to extend its海军 mail lines to foreign markets, to promote commerce, and to provide revenue from tonnage." The bill provides for a system of subsidies. Death of Theodore Thomas. Chicago, Jan. 5. —Theodore Thomas, the noted orchestra leader, died of pneumonia at his residence here yesterday. He was 70 years old. Death came to the world famous director al-Jawad, who died suddenly at the bition of years, the establishment of the Chicago orchestra in a magnificent permanent home. A. Miner's Crime. Johnstown, Pa., Jan. 5—Jacob Houser, a coal miner, entered the home of his father-in-law at Moxham, a suburb of this city, yesterday, and stabbed to death his wife and mother-in-law. He then seriously wounded his wife's sister, aged 12 years, and tried to kill his father-in-law, but was prevented by a shotgun in the hands of the latter. Houser then fled to an old coal mine nearby, where he was captured, after he had taken a heavy dose of iodanum. He will probably die. Houser has been separated from his wife for a year. Poisoned Her Husband. Mason, Mich., Jan. 5.—Mrs. Carrie Joslyn, the young wife of William Joslyn, who died Christmas day at his home in Wheatfield township under circumstances that were considered suspicious, was brought to the jail here yesterday, charged with murdering her husband and, according to the officers, confessed that she poisoned him with arsenic. Mrs. Joslyn in her confession, the officers say, stated that she was in love with the hired man, Isaac Swan, and that they conspired to put Joslyn out of the way so that they might marry. McCLELLAN'S MESSAGE. Mayor of Greater New York Tells of the City's Needs. New York, Jan. 3.—A gross funded indebtedness almost half as great as the national debt and a yearly average growth and expansion so immense that every effort to keep abreast of it in necessary improvements has failed, is shown in the annual message of Mayor McClellan which was submitted to the board of aldermen yesterday. In all the great departments the necessity for immediate extension is shown. In this connection the mayor says: The present system of water supply, which has a capacity of 357,000,000 gallons per day in the boroughs of Manhattan and the Bronx alone, is inadequate and a plan to expend immediately $50,000,000 in acquiring watersheds and building aqueducts and mains is approved. Although 22 new school buildings, among them some of the largest in the world, were completed and 13 additions to existing buildings were made during the year, affording accommodations for more than 57,000 pupils, many thousand children are obliged to attend part time classes. Contracts have been let for 19 new school buildings and 29 additions, which will provide 49,500 new sittings at a cost of nearly $6,000,000, but in view of the average yearly increase part time classes will be in order next year. Of the police force, which is now made up of 8,291 officers and the mayor says: "The police force of the city is an inferior organization only in point of numbers. The force is made up of approximately with the population, property value and the needs of the five boroughs." A statement of the city's financial condition shows a gross funded debt of $558,265,517. Against this there is a sinking fund of $157,330,352, leaving a net funded debt of $925,915,164. The Chattanooga's Trial Trip. Newport, R. I., Jan. 2. —The protected cruiser Chattanooga completed her two days' speed trial Sunday, averaging between 16.1 and 16.375 knots per hour over the measured mile course in Narragansett Bay on Saturday and 16.605 knots per hour in a four hours' speed run off shore yesterday. The Chattanooga was built to make 16.5 knots per hour. "Day to day" will start a final trial, an endurance run of 24 hours, during which she will fire her guns singly and in broadsides, be run in a seaway and put through her paces generally. Michigan's New Officials Inaugurated. Lansing, Mich. Jan. 3—In the presence of a large concourse of citizens the state officials elected last November were inducted into office yesterday. The exercises, which were held in Representative hall, were presided over by ex-Gov. John T. Rich. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Moore, of the supreme court, who made an address. Brief remarks were made by United States Senators Alger and Burrows, Gov. Fred M. Warner, Retiring Gov. A. T. Bliss, Congressman William Alden Smith, of Grand Rapids. A Narrow Escape Jefferson, Okle., Jan. 3.—Nathan F. Chidister is announced by the physicians to be out of danger, although his funeral sermon was preached two days ago and his body was in the coffin ready for burial. Chidister was reported dead and all arrangements for the funeral and burial were completed. Just before starting for the cemetery the undertaker removed the coffin lid so that friends might have a last look at the body. The under side of the lid was moist and it was discovered that Chidister was breathing. Train Ran Into a Landslide. Clarksburg, W. Va., Jan. 3.—An accommodation train on the West Virginia & Pittsburgh division of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad ran into a landslide at Craddock, W. Va., yesterday and was wrecked. The engine plunged into the West Fork river and Engineer Carrio, of Fairmont, was pinned under the engine and fatally injured. Many passengers were bruised and shaken up, but none were seriously injured. The President's New Year's Reception Washington, Jan. 3.—Official and resident Washington yesterday extended New Year's greetings to President and Mrs. Roosevelt at the White House. The event marked the formal opening of the social season of 1905, which will continue until the coming of The reception was characterized by true democracy. All the people, whether of high degree or low, whether rich or poor, were welcomed to the historic mansion. Began His Third Term. Madison, Wis., Jan. 3—Robert M. La Follette was yesterday inaugurated governor of Wisconsin for a third term and the following state officers for a second term: Lieutenant governor, J. O. Davidson; secretary of state, Walter L. Houser; attorney general, L. M. Sturdevant; treasurer, John J. Kempf; insurance commissioner, Zeno M. Host. Passenger Train was Ditched. Chicago, Jan. 3.—Several persons were injured when a passenger train on the Chicago Great Western railway was derailed yesterday at the Wisconsin Central crossing in Harlem, a suburb of Chicago. Is Not Allowed to Depart. Newport News, Va., Jan. 3.—The situation indicates that the German steamship Ardia, having on board the two lake submarine boats reported to be destined ultimately for the Russian navy, has been held up. Just after a pilot had boarded the steamer, which was scheduled to sail Monday afternoon, a stranger appeared at the shipyards. A few minutes later it was announced that the vessel would not sail. Information as to cause of the change of program, the destination of the submarines and the identity of the messenger is refused. Has Lost Everything but Life. Has lost everything but life. Hartford, Conn., Jan. 3.—A Hartford clergyman, says the Post, has received a letter from Rev. Ingram Irvine, who figures in the charges brought against Bishop Talbot, of Philadelphia. The letter says in part: "I have been hindered on all sides. I have lost everything but my life. I hold in my pocket a copy of a levy on my household goods and library for the amount of three months' rent and I have no one dollar to go toward meeting the same. Within five or six days all will have been sold above my head if God does not speak." NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.-Subscribers not receiving THE GAZETTE regularly should notify us. 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 have the patronage of Afro-American. 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, Jan. 7, 1905. Purchase "The Gazette" at PUSHAW'S News Store, Cuyahoga Building. Open Sunday. GOODMAN's News Depot, No. 588 Central Ave. or. Sterling avenue. Open Sunday. I. B. WILMAR'S Store, No. 880 Central Ave. near Sterling Ave. J. F. VALENTINE's Grocery Store, No. 860 Central Ave. between Perry and Harmon St. ADAMS & HAWKINS' Barber Shop, No. 432 Erie St. N. HARTEN's News Depot, City Hall Building, con Wood and Superior streets. Open Sunday. S. H. MOODY's News Store, No. 387 Superior street, 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. Fred Johnson visited in Oberlin recently. Wm. Crawford was in Warren Christmas. Miss Ora Barton was in Youngstown last week. Mrs. Louisa Gordon visited a sister in Detroit last week. At this writing J. C. Crawford, of Blaina street, is not much improved. Robert Green spent Sunday in Salem visiting his mother and relatives. Mrs. Dave Quinn left Wednesday morning for Oberlin to spend a few weeks. Richard Bunday, now of Wilberforce, visited his parents during the holidays. Miss Oliver, Sadie Wheeler and Ed. Green spent a part of last week in Painesville. George W. Dodge, headwaiter at the Clifton club, is visiting his parents in Salisbury, N. C. Mrs. L. A. Cunningham visited her daughter, Mrs. Don Berry, of Youngstown, during the holidays. "Aunt" Pelly Simmons, of 33 Newton street, has improved and is able to sit up part of each day. The Athena Reading club entertained last week Friday evening at Miss Mable Blue's, Cedar avenue. The Gazette wishes you a happy and prosperous New Year. See that your friends read this paper and get news. Miss Dora Heaver will leave for California in a few days with the family with which she has lived for several years. The Gazette acknowledges the receipt of a very pretty 1905 calendar from the New Leonard Sofa Bed Co. which agrees as long as they last to give one to each of our readers calling for them. 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. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Reed, of Old dings avenue, entertained very elaborately one evening last week, a number of the more progressive ones of the younger set of people. Dancing, games and refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Patterson, of 370 Lake street, celebrated the 46th wedding anniversary Tuesday evening. It was an exceptionally enjoyable affair. The Gazette wishes them many more "returns of the day." Has the "bottom" fallen out of the "Mohawk Realty Co." so soon? Is there any truth in the rumor that our people are refused as tenants in one of the "apartment houses" the "company" is said to control? How about it, anyhow? Mrs. Frank Brown, of 2 Jackson court, entertained at dinner Monday evening the following persons: Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Jackson, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mead, Mr. William Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoover, and Mrs. J. A. Stierow, Mr. and Mrs. William E. McIntyre entertained their niece, Miss Cora Johnson, of Massillon, Monday evening. Miss Daisy Underwood sang several pleasing selections; Messrs. Hodges, Early, Madame Tarrer and others entertained with dialect stories. What we want you to do, dear readers, is to notice the fact that you are holding a newspaper in your hands. Call the attention of your friends to the fact, and oblige The Gazette greatly. There is only one way to get the news of our people the country over, and that is to take this paper regularly each week. "Dr. M. Leon Frazier, formerly of this city, now dean of the law department of Morris Brown college, Atlanta, Ga., recently gave $500 to the new dormitory fund of the S. Flipper, president of the college, in calling Bishop Henry M. Turner's attention to the gift, refers to Mr. Frazier as "Judge" Frazier. A new secret, yet exceedingly prosperous order, the H. W. U., was instituted some weeks ago at the Gem restaurant, and is growing wonderfully popular. Ask Grand Secretary Foster and Grand Treasurer Crawford about it, at 91 Sheriff street, the headquarters. Applications for membership can be filed with either of them. Joe Soskin, the tailor whose advertisement appears elsewhere in The Gazette, has a fine custom made Tuxedo suit and a black sack coat and vest which he made for a man who has failed to call for them, doubtless because of a lack of funds, which he will sell to any one very cheap. Call and see them. Either is a bargain. They will fit almost any ordinary size man. The Great Western band and orchestra announce their grand carnival "On the Reviera" to be held at Germania Hall, Erie street, Sunday evening, January 22. It is to be the funniest and most unique carnival of the season. Six elegant prizes will be awarded and an orchestra of 16 pieces will furnish the music for dancing under the direction of Prof. Charles Hruby. Admission 25 cents. The new Resinol Art Calender for 1905 is one of the most beautiful calendars ever issued. Six sheets of heavy enameled paper contain on one side six beautiful color designs of babies and children, while on the reverse sides are drawings depicting child life, with spaces for the notation of baby's "sayings and doings." It is a work of art that will delight a mother's heart. Post sentpaid by the RESINOL CHEMICAL CO., of Baltimore, Md., for two wrappers from Resinol Soap, or one wrapper and 15 cents; or for 40 cents a calendar and a cake of Resinol Soap will be sent. The Sunday-school children of St. Andrew's mission enjoyed a Xmas treat at the church last week Wednesday day evening. The usual Sunday services to-morrow, and prayer at 7:30 p.m. Rev. E. J. Crafts, of Massillon, will conduct mission services at St. Andrew's commencing Monday evening, January 16th. These preaching services will be held every evening during that week, and are in the nature of revival services. Rev. Crafts is an eloquent preacher and a talented musician. The public is invited to all the services, which it is hoped will be of great spiritual benefit to all who come. It seems impossible to hold a meeting of the stockholders in the practically defunct "Rover Safety Rack Co." Several unsuccessful efforts were made in November and December. C. H. G. Garland sent out a circular notice under the date, Nov. 3, in which he announced the "revocation" on Jan. 1, 1965, of his "license" to the company. This is amusing as his alleged invention has never been completed except on paper (if there), and the company ought to commence legal action to recover the $600 it paid to the company for the completed article which they were "to use, manufacture or vend." This they were never able to do for the reason stated; therefore they are entitled to recover. In an alleged effort to perfect and promote the alleged invention, over $1,160 more of the stockholders' money was consumed. This almost equals that Douglass Automatic Straw Binder scheme. Talk is cheap, and actions speak louder than words. In order to prove to the public that Glossine is the greatest and most meritorious of all hair tonics we will give free to every reader of this paper, not a sample, but a full size box. If Glossine was not the best hair tonic in all the whole wide this offer would bankrupt us. Glossine (Queen of all hair tonics) is the most wonderful remedy for the human hair ever discovered and has astounded the whole world by its miraculous and mysterious power in lengthening, straightening and beautifying the human hair. It is the result of long years of careful study and the earnest researches of Miss Helen Martin, a beautiful and attractive woman who is acknowledged the most skillful and famous beauty doctor of the day. She is a wonderful and most magnificent specimen of womanly grace and beauty, and although now 58 years of age she scarcely will be to 30. When asked by what mediums she had been able to so successfully preserve the attractiveness and beauty of youth, Miss Martin said, "Why it is very simple to me and every woman, be she white or colored, young or old, or as ugly as sin itself, can become pretty, shapely and graceful if she will only do as I advise. As a child I never was prepared to face it, even though it would be good looking and for this very reason ever since I was a girl of 16. I have made a study of such agencies and materials which tend to beautify and adorn the human person. In the glorious vegetable world which nature has so bountifully bestowed upon us, there are hundreds of innocent mediums, which, after my long life of study and investigation, I have been able to successfully blend and formulate into various preparations which enhance and preserve the life and beauty of the hair and skin. I owe my own good looks and youthful appearance to these preparations which are the results of my life long work. As to Glossine I have never known it to fail to cause the hair to grow long, straight, soft and luxurious. It matters not how harsh and kinky it may be and I care not if it be short, broken, splitting at the ends, or falling out, Glossine will positively make it long, soft, straight and pliant. It will give to the hair luster, length of life and beauty, and no head of hair can be so harsh and refractory but that Glossine will make it so plant and wavy that it can be dressed with ease and in any prevailing style desired. It will restore gray hair to its former color, make the hair grow out on all bald spots and on the temples where the hair is usually thin and unsightly. Glossine is highly, sweetly and most delicately perfumed, and its color and subsistence is very attractive to all." Seeing our great success and with the desire to trade upon our reputation gained by long years of honest dealing, numerous unscrupulous firms are trying to fool the people into buying spurious and harmful hair and that cause the hair to fail thus causing baldness, and ruin, mar and deface the delicate texture of the human skin. In their wicked desire to gain money, these people do not hesitate to sell the people many preparations which are dangerous to life itself. In order to discountenance and condemn such dishonest methods, Miss Martin has decided to give a full size package of Glossine to any reader of this paper, male or female, who will send their name and address. Do not delay. Write today. A postal card will do. We will also send our catalogue which describes in detail our hair tonics, face bleachers and other toilet requisites. Address, Miss Helen Martin, care of Continental Chemical Co., 9 Governor street, Richmond, Va. HUDNELL-QUINN. The True Reformer' Officers—Social Doings—Personal Notes and Other Items of Interest. Oberlin, O.—Friends gathered Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Corbin, of Chicago, guest of Mrs. G. Anderson. M. Quinn and Miss F. Hudnell were recently married at the bride's home. George Thomas was not convicted of robbery. Mrs. Johnson and daughter, Mrs. Washington, visited in Akron during the holidays. A party gathered at Rev. and Mrs. B. K. Smith's in honor of their son Roy's 17th birthday. A surprise Tuesday was given at Miss Nancy Gayter's. Mr. James French, of Sandusky, was the guest of Mrs. Janey recently. Miss L. Stewart visited in Lorain. A surprise was given Mr. Gordon at Mrs. Benks' Friday evening. A number at- THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 1905. tended the dance in Elyria Friday evening.—A swell dance was given last week at K. P. hall. About 25 couples present. Music was furnished by Robinson's orchestra. Out-of-town guests: Miss Sutton, of Ravenna; T. Holt, Wellington; James Holt, Lorain; Miss L. Crawford, Elyria.—Mrs. Thompson's little son is sick—Miss Williams, of Lorain, was the guest of Miss E. Copes.—Rev. B. K. Smith deceived a sermon on "Rise Up and Build."—The B. Y. P. U. masse every Sunday at 6 p. m.—Mr. and Mrs. A. McGee were in Toledo recently.—Mr. Fred Johnson of Cleveland, was here. PATRONIZE THE "Gem" Restaurant, No. 91 Sheriff St. James W. Crawford, Proprietor. —The newly elected officers of the True Reformers for this year: C. A. Reed, W. M.; W. Martha Mitchell, W. M.; Miss E. Bows, W. S.; Miss Julia Quinn, W. A. S.; Mr. H. Mosey, W. S.; T. Mrs. Jarak Senkins, W. M.; Frs. Anna Banks, W. C.; Mr. H. Bows, W. G.; Miss Mahola Young, W. A. G.; Miss M. Bows, W. R. H. S.; Miss M. Barrier, W. L. H. S.; S. M. Taborn, W. I. G.; Miss Reed, W. M.; Irene Bows, W. P. G., and Mr. T. Bows, W. D—Mrs. Sarah Parsons spent the holidays in Columbus.—Miss Della Stewart entertained students during the vacation.—Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Reed gave a Christmas dinner party in honor of their son, Charles. Overs were laid for 12 young folks. Mrs. Herman and Clarence Pettford and Miss Blanche Pettford, of Wakeman, Mr. Albert Reed, of Elyria.—Mr. C. Metcalf preached Sunday evening at Zion church. MEETING OF PRESIDENTS Of Colleges—Prominent Educators Present—Better Class Helping. Memphis, Tenn. The National association of presidents of our agricultural and mechanical colleges and schools of secondary and higher education met here last week and was attended by 150 Afro-Americans from all parts of the country. Maj. R. R. Wright, president of the Georgia state industrial college, presided. In his opening address he said that along the line of agricultural and mechanical training the better class of white people were working for the amelioration of the southern Afro-American. Addresses were delivered by Dr. J. S. Hathaway, of Frankfurt, Ky.; Profs. J. H. N. Waring, of Baltimore, Md.; A. U. Craig, of Washington, D. C.; W. H. Hultczlau, of Utica, Miss.; Isaiah Fisher, of Pine Bluff, Ark.; W. Triggs, of Eastern Shore, Md.; W. H. Lewis, of Hampton, Va.; Geo. W. Moore, of Nashville, and L. E. Brown, of Memphis. Addresses of welcome were delivered by Seymour A. Mynders, state superintendent of public instruction; Wharton S. Jones, vice superintendent of the Memphis public schools; George W. Crawford, representing the city teachers; Edward S. Snelling, of the Le Moyne normal institute; W. T. Stocky, of the Howe institute; H. R. Saddler, esq., representing the legal profession of Memphis; Mrs. W. J. Merby, representing the citizens of Memphis; S. Sueyey, representing the ministry of Memphis; Dr. C. A. Terrill, representing the medical profession of Memphis. All "White." Replies to the addresses were made by Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, of Georgia, and Prof. J. McHenry Jones, of West Virginia. Ousted Three Directors. Columbus, O., Jan. 4.—At a meeting of the stockholders of the Interstate Food Co., of Dayton, makers of stock foods, yesterday, Directors Horace W, Wayman, of Dayton, and J. W. Headley and A. F. Linscott, of Marton, were ousted. The company's plant was burned last July and the stockholders were attempting a reorganization. When it was found impossible to agree upon the election of successors to the three directors the meeting adjourned to meet again at the call of the secretary. For Rent, Cheap Suites of 4 Rooms. Modern and in A-1 Condition. Nos. 11 and 15 Pine Street, Apply at No. 1037½ First Ave. I houl. Cty. C880. 629 Central Ave., CLEVELAND, 0. The only Afro-American jewelry store in the city. 1892-121H YEAR OFFER-1904 $1000 Given To You If you produce a more harmless or better hair to sell. If you produce a more harmless or better hair tonic than Closline East Indian Hair Tonic Stops dandruff, stops falling hair, turns gray hair dark, grows hair on bald spots fits well in hair colors long, soft and silken. Small box 250, large box 500, 3 for £1. We pay for mailing it to you. Bruno's Hair Restorative The wonder of the age. Restores gray hair to its natural color also stops hair falling out and makes it grow. Large box 250, soft and silken, small box 250, anteceded to d. the work or your money back. We pay for expressing it to you. Dr. Williamson's National Herds 1 qt, 5.5c, 3 qts $1. We pay for mailing, in capsule and tablet form 25c, 60c and $1 box. The greatest and cheapest known blood purifier, kidney, liver, blood transfusion, hepatitis, hepatitis infallible as cure for rheumatism, kidney disorder, bladder troubles, constipation, nervousness, dyspepsia, eczem, catarrh, pimps, eruptions, blood po- sition, blood poisoning, womanhood. A dose taken each night is all that is required. It works while you sleep. Your money back if it fails to cure or benefit even the worst case, doctor needed when this is in the house. Bruno Manufacturing Co. 235 Washington St. St. Boston, Mass. Agents Wanted. Send Stamps for Reply Please mention this paper (THE GAZETTE) when writing PIANOS FOR ALL... Steinway, Weber. Krakauer, Vose, Dreher, and many other high grade and medium priced makes from which to select. $25 to $1,500. The B. Dreher's Sons Co. 371-373 Superior Street Arcade Bldg. OUR "QUEEN OF SONG" Madam Marie Selika CAN BE ENGAGED FOR CONCERTS, Recitals, &c. By Addressing Her at No. 506 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. BUCHANAN'S Cafe and Restaurant. DINNER FROM 11 A. M. to 2.30 P. M. A Specially Made of Short Orders and Home Doiled Dinners. Meals at all Hours. REGULAR DINNERS, 25 CENTS. 31 Chestnut St. J. A. ROGERS, FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER, 474 Central Ave. State License, No. A 304. Central 3390. Cleveland, O. CARRIAGES FOR ALL PURPOSES Soft Straight Hair is what you want Crown of Glory Hair Pomade Will produce it for you Makes the Hair Easy to Do Up Large Bottles 50 Cents Trial Treatments 10 Cents Quite Different to Any Other THE OSBORNE CO., Box 21 CLEVELAND, O. --- Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Clocks, Silverware, Table Cutlery, Umbrellas, Canes, Opera Glasses and Spectacles. Testing and fitting difficult eyes a specialty. Watches and Jewelry neatly repaired on short notches and wrinkled eyes. Jewelry made to look equal to new. All goals and work guaranteed. All kinds of first-class Engraving executed. I kindly solicit your patronage. Orders by mail promptly attended to. ed Prices for THE HOLIDAYS. Barcoats, Pants and Fancy Vests. Best Work. And Perfect Satisfaction Pairing. Come In and See Me. In, 522 Prospect St., Cleveland, O. Phone Cent. 3512 L. THE d & Sandusky Brewing Co. John M. Leicht, Second Vice-Pres. Sec-Pres. Herman C. Baehr, Sec. and Treas. On Fishel, Gen. Mgr. American Trust Building VELAND, O. PHONE MAIN 1269. Brewing Co., Brewing Co., Brewing Co., Brewing Co., Brewing Co., Brewing Co., Brewing Co., Barrett Brewing Co., The Kuebler-Stang Brewing Co. The Schlather Brewing Co. Reduced Prices for AFTER THE HOLIDAYS. Suits, Overcoats, Pants and Fancy Vests. The Best Work. Up-to-Date and Perfect Satisfaction ALL Kinds of Repairing. Come In and See Me. Joe Soskin, 522 Prospect St., Cleveland, O. Phone Cent. 3512 L. Cleveland & Sandusky Brewing Co. Ernst Mueller, President. John M. Leicht, Second Vice-Pres. Jacob Kuebler, First Vice-Pres. Herman C. Baehr, Sec. and Treas. Simon Fishel, Gen. Mgr. --- Our Great Special — Complete WORTH FIVE DOLLARS. ONLY $1.00 BEAUTY OUTFIT "Ozono" THE SWEET-SCENTED KING OF HAIR TONICS MOST RAPID HAIR-GROWER IN EXISTENCE HARMLESS-RELIABLE-SUPREME READ! READ! CUT OUT THIS ADVERTISement and mall same to us with their own products. We will be available at the where you may live) four large boxes of Ovend (worth $2,000, or $1,500) who also send you one large package of Ovend (worth $6,000, or $5,500) and a large box of soap (worth $1,000). This soap is absolutely pure and undiluted and is human hair and scalp. It is the finest scalp soap in existence. In addition we supply a large box of Instantia Manage Cream, FUIT OUT! consisting of one large jar of Instantia Manage Cream, BEFORE Our Great Special Offer CLEVELAND, O. AFTER 3 CLAIRVOYANT. Macamie is the only one in the world who can tell you the P.O. Box and date of marriage, and tells whether the one you love is true or false. Reader, do you ever notice that some people tell you the P.O. Box and date of marriage, with a hint, that they do they seem to prosper, while others, yourself may be, have known that they do hard they try, they find at the end of the year they are no better off than when they started. You know that you are in the right Medium, while the successful people, in all probabilities, have been to one of the genuine luck. If you are unsuccessful in business, have bad luck, things go wrong with you, then you should use the right P.O. Box and date of marriage, your trouble in, as she understands the spoils and evil influences. She has spent years helping distressed persons and has brought thousands of letters just to record her letter. Kill All letters just contain stamp MRS. M. B. MARTH, CHICKASHA, Box 958. Indian Territory. BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and it makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is the hair money box, the one dollar a box. THE NO-SMELL thrown in free, then sending us one dollar in a letter of Post-Office money. If registered letter, we will send it through the mail we prepayed, or if you want it C. O. D. it will keep in place. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we the money or send a box free of charge. Charges that no one will know contenu except receiver. CRANE AND CO. 11 West Jackson Street, Richmond, Va. TRAVELERS' REGISTER Trains on all roads run on Standard Time. TICKET OFFICES: 28 Public Square, 534 Pearl St. and Squares. Eastbound. Daily. 2 4 6 Pearl St. Station... 8 15pm 1 50am 7 54am Broadway Station... 8 30pm 2 04am 8 30am Euclid d. Station... 8 47pm 2 18am 8 30am Westbound. Daily. 1 3 5 Euclid d. Station... 6 01am 11 03am 7 21pm Broadway Station... 6 25am 11 29am 7 30pm Pearl St. Station... 6 26am 11 31am 7 55pm Cleveland Union Station. Pennsylvania Lines Foot of Bank Street. THREE YEARS AFTER. Eugene E. Lario, of 751 avenue, ticket seller in the tion, Denver, Col., says: liberty to repress what I first stated through our Denver papers about Donan's Kidney Pills in the summer of 1899, for I have had no reason in the interim to change my opinion of the remedy. I was subject to severe anatomy, always aggrivated if I sat long at a desk, Donan's Kidney Pills absolutely stopped my backache. I have never had a pain or a twinge since." Eugene E. Lario, of 751 Twentieth avenue, ticket seller in the Union Station, Denver, Col., says: "You are at liberty to repeat what I first stated through our Denver papers about Donan's Kidney Pills in the summer of 1899, for I have had no reason in the interim to change my opinion of the remedy. I was subject to severe attacks of backache, always aggrivated if I sat long at a desk. Donan's Kidney Pills absolutely stopped my backache. I have never had a pain or a twinge since." Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For sale by all druggists. Price 59 cents per box. TRADE AND INDUSTRY. The Paris municipal council has unanimously called on the French legislature to make it a penal offense to cause employees of either sex to work more than six days a week. The Goldfields Labor Council, of West Australia, has passed a resolution in favor of a six-hour working day, and as a labor ministry is in power the idea is likely to be realized. Glass houses may soon be made stone-poof. Silesian glassmakers are turning out glass bricks for all sorts of building purposes, and hope that the proverb will soon have no significance. Fifteen million bunches of bananas were brought to the United States last year by one fruit company, which runs $3 steamers. They came chiefly from Cuba, Costa Rica, Jamaica and Honduras. The American smelters of the smelter town of Murray, Utah, have organized to ask the employers to discharge all Greek and Austrian employees and to employ only Americans in future, because the foreigners are accused of many recent crimes. The restriction that salmon may not be taken from the waters of southeastern Alaska until after July 1 of each year has been removed, and, in view of that, it is expected that the catch will be very much larger this year than previously. The Journal of Education says: "Taking the country as a whole, one child in five between the ages of 5 and 15 is at work as a wage earner. In Alabama it is one in four, while in Massachusetts it is but one in 2001 Massachusetts leads all other states—is far in the lead—in this particular. Her record is 40 times as good as that of the United States as a whole." RECENTLY RELATED They were on a golf course not far from Glasgow. "A splendid stroke! Caddie, did you follow that ball?" said the player who had just driven. "Naw, sir," replied the caddie, "but I think that gentleman wi' the red coat can tell you where it struck. I see him feelin' his head." It is told that while John Sharp Wilmits was speaking in Mississippi a man in the audience cried: "I've been robbed by pickpockets!" "I did not suspect there were any republicans present," said Mr. Williams, amid great laughter. "There ain't," cried the victim. "I'm the only one!" Lord Erskine, when chief justice of England, presided once at the Chelmsford assizes, when a case of breach of promise of marriage was tried before him in which a Miss Tickell was plaintiff. The counsel was a pimpous young man named Stanton, who opened the case with solemn emphasis thus: "Tickell, the plaintiff, my lord." Erskine dryly interrupted him with: "Oh, tickle her yourself, Mr. Stanton. It would be unbecoming to my position." Senator Stockbridge, of Michigan, often told a story of a very rich lumberman who came to congress from the lake region and rented the furnished house which belonged to a senator whose term had recently expired. The house was a palace and was completely furnished, all except the library, for the senator had taken his books with him. True to the instincts of a lifetime of carefulness, the lumberman-congressman surveyed the library, then accurately measured the empty shelves and telegraphed a promenent house in Chicago: "Send me at once 216 running feet of books." That was his idea of furnishing a library. Why They Were Cleaner. Teacher—How is it that your hands are so much dirtier than your sister's? Tommy (after a period of intense thought)—Why, she 'as to wash up the tea things—Ally Sloper. HABIT'S CHAIN. Certain Habits Unconsciously Formed and Hard to Break. An ingenious philosopher estimates that the amount of will power necessary to break a life-long habit would, if it could be transformed, lift a weight of many tons. It sometimes requires a higher degree of heroism to break the chains of a pernicious habit than to lead a forlorn hope in a bloody battle. A lady writes from an Indiana town: "From my earliest childhood I was a lover of coffee. Before I was out of my teens I was a miserable dyspeptic, suffering terribly at times with my stomach. "I was convinced that it was coffee that was causing the trouble and yet I could not deny myself a cup for breakfast. At the age of 36 I was in very poor health, indeed. My Sister told me I was in danger of becoming a coffee drunkard. "But I never could give up drinking coffee for breakfast although it kept me constantly ill, until I tried Postum. I learned to make it properly according to directions, and now we can hardly do without Postum for breakfast, and care nothing at all for coffee. "I am no longer troubled with dyspepsia, do not have spells of suffering with my stomach that used to trouble me so when I drank coffee." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek Mich. Look in each pkg. for the famous litte book, "The Road to Wellville." When Priscilla Told a Lie BY C. A. SARGENT (Copyright, 1901, by Daily Story Pub. Co.) "FOR my part," insisted Priscilla Melrose, replacing the dainty cup in its saucer, "I do not believe the utterance of an untruth is ever justifiable." "Well, of course, Priscilla," replied Sadie, "a 'downright lie is unpardonable; but I do believe that many of the polite fibs used by society are not only harmless, but even necessary." "A lie is unpardonable," Priscilla firmly reiterated. Priscilla Melrose and Sadie Carter had been the closest friends from early youth, and when Frank Atherton led Sadie to the altar, not even the bride herself appeared more radiantly joyous than did Priscilla. Her acquaintance with Frank had also been of long duration, and there had ever subsisted between them a delightful sense of "chummy" conradship unrestrained by sentiment. When, therefore, her two dearest friends embarked together upon the uncertain sea of matrimony, the large-hearted girl found that, instead of losing them, they seemed darned nearer than ever by the invisible cords of a mutual love. One bright September morning three months later Priscilla stood at the west window of her home on the Riverside drive. Perched upon Priscilla's slender finger sat Gen. Weyler—her pet canary. The General was endeavoring to uphold the reputation of his illustrious name by fiercely pecking at her well-rounded chin when Frank Atherton was announced. "Why, Frank, what is the matter?" anxiously inquired Priscilla, giving the bird its liberty and quickly advancing to meet her unexpected caller. Frank's eyes bore a strained, unnatural expression. "My God, Priscilla, everything's the matter," replied the agitated man, taking her hand between both his own and peering into the depths of her inquiring eyes. "Sadie—" began Priscilla. "Yes, Sadie," pacing back and forth; "she is well—physically—but there is the very dev—I beg your pardon." He stopped directly in front of the puzzled girl, wishing her to read his inward misery from its imperfect outward expression. "Why, I hardly understand—" she began. "No, of course not, and I find it difficult to explain. To begin, I was guilty of doing a foolish thing when in town Monday." The Athertons had spent their honeymoon in a cottage at Asbury Park instead of making the customary "tour," and Frank occasionally returned to the city in order to keep in touch with business affairs. "Tell me about it," said Priscilla. "Well, I found everything all right at the office that day, and would have returned on the first afternoon boat but for an important matter that necessitated an interview with Hodges, of the Air Line System. I learned that he was at Manhattan Beach. The only thing to do was to go out there. On my way uptown, I ran across Mdille, Fleurette, of the Casino. You know we were once rather 'chummy,' but, really, my regard for her was not of the degree that gossip would lead one to believe. She was simply jolly company. Without giving the matter a thought, I asked her to lunch. Then I went over to the Beach, saw Hodges, and afterward took a plunge in the surf. There I again met the young lady, enjoying the same pleasure. I have since learned that she went out on the same train. That is the full extent of my sins. Now, some gossiping old hen got possession of those few incidents, imagined many worse ones, and poured the tale into Sadie's ears with such elaborateness of detail that the poor girl could not doubt it. She returned to town yesterday. I cannot get her to listen to a word." The speaker again began his restless pacing. Finally, he leaned against the plano, folded his arms, wearing a most forlorn expression. "Priscilla," he began, hesitatingly, "I—I wonder if you wouldn't run down and see her?" "I will, willingly, if you think best. Have you told her all?" "Why, no—that is, I would have done so, but she gave me no chance. From her talk I judged that she already knew it, and every time I began to speak she broke in so fiercely that I feared she might become hysterical." "I'll drive down after lunch. I am so scared that, but, really, I hardly know what to do." "Your good common sense will lead to something, I am sure. At least, I hone so, for my own sake." Priscila reached the Atherton apartment undeclared as to her line of conduct, but before entering resolved to appear entirely ignorant of the affair, thinking that such a pardonable deception would result in a more confidential talk with her friend. Once inside, she had little need to feign surprise. On the floor, attired in a loose morning wrapper, her hair hair none too tidy, with eyes red from excessive weeping, sat Sadie, the picture of despair. In three par- Hope has a little window where Geraniums and roses grow. Above a narrow, winding stair In Sunshine row. Her little room is poor within, And yet, with gentle ministry, She sits upon the curtains twin All fair to see. And though the rains without may fall, The window-prophesis shall not err; She sings the while they bloom, for all Is well with her; And whose passeth down that way, A living memory shall share Of Hope, that maketh every day Glad Sabbaths there. —From Alcott Hutt, in N. O. Times Democrat. Maine's Great Aquamarine. The minerals of Maine are becoming of world-wide reputation. The great aquamarine, found in Stoneham, and probably the most valuable gem ever found on the American continent, has recently been purchased as a valuable acquisition to the crown Jewels of Germany. The German prince, while in this country, saw the gem at Chicago and admired it so much that the government has been negotiating for it ever THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 1905. Of Bodices and Waistcoats stowed upon two new features, the tight hightie, the narrow waistcoat. The one-time popular draped waist is with us again, and a very graceful generally becoming style it is. Study of the figure of the wearer, a little experimentation and one can adjust the folds to give lines bringing out the best points of either the slender or the too stout form. Deepening the sharpness of the bodice at the waist line, and there is made a change for the better in the lines of the woman with superfluous avoirdupois; adding muchfulness to the upper portion of the bodice, and the thin woman is aided to escape scrawness of appearance. And another recommendation for the new waist is that it can be constructed comparatively easily, a home dressmaker should be able to build up a very satisfactory affair of this sort. But the bodice should be practically made on the person who is to wear it, as everything depends on the becomingness of the way in which the fulness lies. Street waists, and evening ones both follow the sung fitting, draped fashion, and for which it is the more suitable it would be hard to say. It is decidedly attractive when employed for an afternoon gown, and perhaps as effective a costume as has been seen this winter was the following: A dress of gray cloth, suitable because of the fineness of its material and the fashionableness of its make for any hour of the day or evening, was of that soft shade of gray that seems to melt into white. It had a very full skirt, but close around the hips, at the bottom hint of silver trimming and there. Double capes edged with lovely chinchilla fur opened over a vest of frills of creamy lace. The furs and hat were of the chinchilla. We consider this bodice particularly girlish looking and yet suitable for young or old. Our illustrations sug- in one color is that it gives the desired simplicity to the costume of the small one. Over-elaboration is to be avoided by all means in a child's wardrobe. The maid referred to above had on a hat of furry beaver trimmed with a great bow of brown satin ribbon, her coat was of broadcloth on broad, simple gloves on gloves brown, silk on silk little dress peeping out from the coat a ponge. Doubless she had the "best," and what a pretty and practical best it was. Children's furs are to our liking this winter, a modest stole that just suits the little faces being the approved collar piece. And mamma wears a very similar fur piece on the mild days when one does not care to look all bunched up about the ears. The stoles, though not double, can be turned up about the ears in the severest weather, and so answer the double purpose of fat and storm collar. Whilst brown is a pretty fur, as is also a bit of sealskin, for the child, a stole, yet nothing equals white furs in the way of adding the proper touch of baby beauty. And one need not imagine this means expensive ermine, there are two or three white furs offered that are extremely pretty and not necessarily expensive. Children's muffs are not very large. Rev. P. Waldenstrom of Gefle, Sweden, a member of the Swedish parliament, is touring America in the interest of Swedish missions. The archbishop of Canterbury will shortly publish the sermons and speeches he delivered in America under the title of "The Christian Opportunity." tally filled trunks articles of wearing apparel, silverware and jewelry were being recklessly thrown. "Why, Sadie Atherton! What on earth?" began Priscilla, really alarmed at the dismal scene. A fresh torrent of tears was the immediate reply. "Throwing herself down by the side of the apparently heart-broken woman, Priscilla first endeavored to quiet her agitation, and then gently to draw from her the other side of a story that was hardly less distressing for the one to hear than for the other to tell. A grewsome tale it was, indeed, and the girl was glad that Frank had told his story first. That his was the truth, and all the truth, she doubted not an instant. "Who told you this?" finally inquired Priscilla. "Mrs. Gympton." "The worst gossip in the city. Did she tell you the girl's name?" "No; but from her description, I just know it was that odious actress," jamming a satin gown into a corner of a trunk as she spoke. "And on the strength of this miserable gossip you are breaking up your home, ruining your life and Frank's as well?" "But he never denied it." "Did you give him the opportunity?" "I—I don't know; I was so utterly wretched." "Did you even ask him the woman's name?" "Why, no; but—" "Sadie Atherton, I am surprised at you! Frank simply had to make that trip to the Beach. Business, and nothing else, was the cause of his going. And as for his companion, at lunch and afterward," here utterance became difficult, "his companion, I say, was myself." "You! "Yes." Having made the plunge, her strokes were bold and strong. "Is there anything strange in that? Could either of us imagine that such a spitful slander would reach you before you would be informed of it in an ordinary manner! No doubt Frank was too surprised at your outburst to remember who was with him, even had you asked him." Mrs. Atherton again resorted to tears—welcome tears of relief. Had Priscilla searched for justification, she might have found it in the complete joy of her friend. The room was soon restored to order, and by the performance of certain mysterious rites, the traces of recent grief were banished from the happy face of Mrs. Atherton. It was late in the afternoon before Priscilla reached home. As she ascended the steps, an alarming thought turned her giddy for an instant. Frank would not know how she had made peace for him, and unconsciously would betray her. She hurried through the door and telephoned to his office, and was informed that he had started uptown. Realizing the importance of seeing him, she resolved to intercept him, if possible, at the Fiftieth street station of the elevated, where he generally alighted. After vainly watching the endless process descending the elevated starway for a quarter of an hour, she felt baffled, knowing that she had lost the race. Grimly resolving to learn the worst at once, three minutes later found her again entering the Atherton apartment. Despair gave place to hope—Frank was not there. Having no pretext for calling, she was somewhat embarrassed. Mentally searching for something she had not forgotten, she was greatly relieved as Frank opened the door. Sadles gave a cry of delight and threw herself in his arms, exclaiming, "Oh, Frank, I've been such a goose. You're a duck!" was the prompt and happy reply. "But why did you not tell me that Brinell gave you that dog?" Priscilla was with you that day: "Pris-," he stammered, his eyes opening wide. "Yes," quickly responded that young lady, artfully treading on Frank's toe as she approached; "she did not know that I was your companion Monday afternoon, as that horrid Mrs. Gympton failed to recognize me. As you neglected to mention it, how could she have known? "Yes," assented he, vaguely; "to be sure, how could she?" As Frank escorted Priscilla home later in the evening, few words were exchanged. Frank's usually effervescing nature had been subdued by recent events, while Priscilla was absorbed in her own rioting thoughts. Reaching the door of her Riverside home, she turned and silently held out her hand. A tear in her eye reflected the electric light at the corner. "Priscilla," exclaimed Frank, suddenly appreciating the extent of her sacrifice, "really. Priscilla. I'm not worth it." "Yes, you are," she returned, brokenly; "I—I believe I would do it again for you and Sadie, but it seems strange to find one's self a liar." He reverently raised her hand to his lips. Early the next morning Priscilla burst into the abode of the Athertons, her eyes telling the tale of a sleepless night and a conscience ill at ease. "Oh, Sadie," she cried; "I know you never will forgive me, but I have been such a." "You are a perfect dear." responded Sadie; "Frank told me all about it." Then she womankill, in order to demonstrate their complete happiness, each clasped the other to her breast and burst into tears. since, and recently sent a man over to this country, who finally succeeded in closing the trade, taking the gem back to Germany with him. At the world's fair at Chicago the gem was valued at $30,000. It weighed 133 carats. By the way, one crystal taken at Paris, Me, this summer has been sold for $500. To Keep a Horse Down When a witness in an English court the other day remarked that it was necessary to sit on a horse's head when he was down to keep him quiet, the judge replied: "Nothing of the kind. People don't seem to understand that the only thing necessary to keep a horse from kicking when he is down is to get hold of his ear and keep his nose up in the air. I have seen a lady keep a horse quiet in that way without soiling her gloves." Where He Draw the Line A burglar who entered a house at Concord, N. H., cooked himself a meal and shaved, using the razor which belonged to the man of the house. There were no indications, however, that he ran the risk of taking a bath. THE FASHION OF THE EASTERN WOMAN. THE NEWEST THING IN BLOUSES HE season by now is far enough advanced safely to make him nervous concerning what has caught the fancy of the careful dressers, and we have no hesitation in referring to the favor be- gest the many vap played on the small dair that notonous. There most absolute pl depending on per with drapery气 be The Styles for Small Feminity HB other day we came across a nut-brown maid that was like a late autumn leaf in coloring. Hair, eyes, hat, coat, frock, everything a leaf brown. And an argument in favor of dressing a child all Many frocks are made up with a variety of waists to be worn under the popular suspended skirts, and this fashion has much in its favor; it gives opportunity for variety; it means the costume can be kept dainty, as the separate waist and sleeves can be washed; and in nine cases out of ten the style is good for the immature child figure. They are very bright and CONCERNING CLERGYMEN. Bishop Earl Cranston, who has just gone to Washington to take the place of the late Bishop Hurst, has not been in the national capital since the civil war. T T gest the many variations that may be played on the theme, and there seems small danger that it will become monotonous. There is the bodice of almost absolute plainness, the beauty depending on perfection of fit; the one with drapery gathered to a point in the middle, fastened there with a soft bow, and below extends a fancy portion of the waist of a material matching the trimming that finishes the bodice at the neck; a graceful design is somewhat on the surplice order, the fuch arrangement edged with billow lace and deep lace frills finishing the sleeves; a fourth model especially adapted for a slender figure, has very full shirred sleeves, a very pretty shaped collar, folds within the collar, frills on collar and sleeves. Notice should be taken that sleeves are all full at the top, and, as the American Dressmaker feelingly remarks, we should rejoice that "the sleeves of day are surely prettier to look at than the monstrousities of last season with their great bags below the elbows." The waistcoat (or in good American, the vest) is very much in evidence, and almost always very attractive, just a narrow glove of rich material, giving life and color to the coat or waist. Sometimes it is low, sometimes high, sometimes only a pretence of a vest; modish garments there are without it. Chamois-buff cloth when ornamented with gilt buttons, are in favor, and they give the note of tan so well to the fore now. Brown and greens are good, and the white broadcloth red-embroidered is seen on excellent wraps. Yesterday we made a round of the shops and observed the following waistcoat novelties: A rich brown broad-tail had collar and narrow vest of old-rose velvet with applied leaves of a deeper shade; a white broadcloth wall was edged with a tracery of pale-blue silk braid; a number of garments had color given them by means of bright dots of red or green. And, by the way, green, real living green, is seen more and more is becoming a formidable rival of the strongly popular brown. THE WORLD'S FASHION FOR A DAINTY LITTLE MISS. becoming when the skirt and straps are of gray plaid, the waist of red silk. In warm weather the lower part can be used with white muslin waists, and behold a summer costume evolved from the winter one. A welcome state of affairs to a busy mother. Very small misses wear bonnets and they this season are as quaint as imagination can picture. There are Dutch bonnets of velvet, the frills about the face of chiffon; and very lovely is a thing of this sort about a flowerlike baby face. There are big pointed bonnets, demure Quaker head-coverings, almost anything that will make the wee maid look as though she had just stepped out of a picture. Prince Henry of Prussia intends to give up his residence at the old castle of Kiel for his new chateau at Hemmelmark. The old castle at Kiel is filled with souvenirs of the prince's American and Chinese travels and wonderful antique furniture. The little prince of Piedmont, unlike his sisters, Princesses Yolanda and Mafalda, is being nursed by his mother. Queen Helene reluctantly gave the other children up to the nurse, but when the long-hoped-for heir to the throne arrived she absolutely refused to let any other than herself give him nourishment. ELLEN OSMONDE CASTORIA For Infants and Children Bears The Signature Of Char. H. Hitchens. In Use For Over Thirty Years The Kind You Have Always Bought THE GENTAUR COMPANY, 17 MURRAY STREET, NEW YORK CITY. PILES ANAKESIS gives in- lief and PORTU- LY CURES FILES. For free sample address "ANAKESIS," trim- une building, New York. A. N. K.—C 2055 PISO'S CHEEF FOR QUES WHILE M LESS FAILS Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use In time. Sold by druggists. PATENTS FITZGERALD & CO, Box K. Washington, D.C. HE DID THE TALKING. A lively-looking porter stood on the rear platform of a sleeping car in the Pennsylvania station, says the Cleveland Plain Dealer, when a tussy and choleric he stopped at the door, pulled for a moment and then turned to the young man in uniform. "Mr.," he said, "I'm going to St. Louis, to the fair. I want to be well taken care of. I pay for it. Do you understand?" "Yes, sir, but—" "Yes, sir, any 'buta.' You listen to what I say. Keep the train boys away from me. Dust me off whenever I want you to. Give me an extra blanket, and if there are anyone in the berth over me, add him to another. I want you to—" "But, say." "Young man, when I'm giving instructions I prefer to do the taking myself. You do as I say. Here is a two-dollar bill to get the good of it. Not a word, sir." The train was starting. The porter pocketed the bill with a grin and swung himself to the ground. "He shouted, 'You can do the talking if you want to. I am powerful sorry you wouldn't let me tell you—but I ain't going on that train." GAVE HIS MAN MUCH TIME Judge Saunderson, who is practicing law in Weverst, Wash., formerly lived in Kentland Ind, the boyhood home of his father, the humorist, relates Success Magazine. "Ade was a peculiar character, in his younger years," says the judge. "He made a lot of mistakes, but he spent the little time he spent in loaining. He was employed on a farm owned by a banker. One day he walked into the office and said to me, "That man is the best I ever worked for." "Why? I asked, for I knew that something funny was coming from Dade. Tell, he replied, he doesn't ask a man to do his work in ten hours he gives him 16. "As a boy we didn't suppose that Ade would amount to much," continued the writer, though his drolery was always amusing. One day when the humorist was suffering in a mild degree a friend, meeting him for the second time in the afternoon, asked, "Well, Marshall, how's the dyspepsia new?" "Very nicely, thank you," was the reply: "but I am not so well myself." Sunday Magazine. Just as with Her Father. "Your daughter's music is improving," said the professor, "but when she runs the scales I have to watch her pretty closely." "Just like her father," said Mrs. Nurin. "He made his money in the grocery business." -Philadelphia Public Ledger. Fine Politeness Newwich—How'd you get along at the dinner? Mrs. Newrich—Fine. When they eat milk, they drink it. When they eat let 'ers see their break. -N. Y. Sun. - Shouting Their Praises. Kirkland, Ill., Jan. 2nd.—(Special) Cued of the terrible rheumatic pains that made him a cripple for years, Mr. Richard R. Greenhon, an old and respected resident of this place, is shouting the praises of himself, namely that cured him, Dodd's Kidney Disease. "I had the rheumatism in my left limb so that I could not walk over ten to fifteen rods at a time, and that by the use of the rheumatism I would have to sit or be down on the ground when I was out trying to walk, and the sweat would run down my face, with so much pain. I could not sleep at night for about five or six weeks, and they were all no good. Then I sent for Dodd's Kidney Pills and almost from the first they brought relief. By the time I had taken fourteen boxes of them my rheumatism was all gone and I can truly feel I better than I have in the last twenty-five years." A man thinks it awfully stupid for a woman to lose her pocketbook, but he forgets how often she has to help him find his collar button, and remembers for him where he put his hat.—Baltimore American. ULCERS FOR THIRTY YEARS. Painful Eruptions from Knees to Feet Seemed Incubated Until Until the End of Georgia. Another of those remarkable cures by Cuticura, after doctors and all else had failed, is testified to by Mr. M. C. Moss, Garnier's nurse. For "over thirty years I suffered from painful ulcers and an eruption from my knees to feet, and could find neither doctors or patients to help me," she said. Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Pills, which cured me in six months. They helped me the very first time I used them, and I am glad to write that story of caring as I did may be saved from misery. The world could worry along with a good deal less smartness in stock if only it might carry a heavier line of sympathy simple neighboriness—Chicago Tribune. A Guaranteed Cure for Piles. Inching, Blind. Bleeding or Pretruding Piles. Your drugrist will refund money if Pazo OINTMENT fails to cure in 14 days. 50c. The etiquette of horsewhipping has been fixed. When a woman attacks, run—Des Moines News. I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved my life three years ago. Mrs. Thos. Robbine, Norwich, N. 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All the fun of having a bank account is destroyed for a woman because the cash- ier knows much money she hasn't got. N. Y. Press. To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Lazer to Toronto Quincy. All dringle refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature is on each box. 250. When a man in his pajamas bumps his shin on a rocking chair it is surprising he was washed with his vocabulary seems to him. Y. Press.