The Gazette

THE Winter Styles in General THE FASHION OF THE EASTERN STYLE. SUMPTUOUS GOWNS FRO M ACROSS THE WATER. Fashions for the Children Fashions for the Children Walking along the avenue of an afternoon, one might easily think he had exchanged his everyday clear spectacles for rose-colored glasses, so many rose-broadcloth garbed maidens does he meet. Usually for street wear the pinks and corals are toned down a little by accessories, dark furs lessen the evening-dress aspect, and are affected by the lady that has chosen for her tailor suit anything as delicate as one of these rose-colored cloths. If winter gives true promise of spring fashions, the coming season will assuredly be a colorful one. The very latest wrinkle is the plaid skirt and plain coat, this affected by young girls. It is a jaunty style, and when good materials are employed effect is excellent for a walking suit. Combinations are very much the thing, the use of different fabrics; velvet and net we have spoken of several times, and may have mentioned the use of chiffon with broadcloth. Midwinter styles are sumptuous, rich materials, voluminous cloaks, furs and feathers of a magnificence. Our illustration shows a trio of gowns designed in Paris, and unmistakably French. But the American women wear them, and know how to wear them. For afternoon and evening the long skirt holds away, and though skirts continue to Blue and white is ever a clean, pretty combination in dress, and especially attractive for a sunny-haired small girl. The design here pictured of a child's frock is a blue and white serge, the model suitable for a girl from six to eight years old. The skirt is cut circular and fulled in a little at the belt. Directly down the middle of the skirt runs a band of white serge finished at the bottom with three small white pearl buttons. The neat white serge vest is finished at the neck with a band of blue silk, and the serge waist is trimmed with hands of white and the pearl buttons. The sleeve puff has a box-plate extending to the elbow, and shoulder straps of white bands. The belt is of white. We must say a word for the oft-neglected misses, for nobody cares to be well dressed more than the sensitive young ladies. Fashions for them are well decided by now, and have turned out much as was prophesied earlier. The plain three-quarters and longer wraps obtain for general wear; the short separate jacket is seldom seen nowadays, for very dressy wear. Eton suits lead in favor. There are numbers of long separate wraps, these do the duty for both utility and "best." The colors most to the fore are gray, red and black. For school wear there are Peter Thompson suits in small plaids, serges and chevrots. A word now for the still more neglected boy. Boys along from seven to double that age, take to the jaunty Norgolk suits. The single-breasted models with bloomer knickerbockers lead, bloomers a feature of the present season. Gray is a favorite color; fancy mixtures are also liked; and navy blue as usual, has a big following. Browns are not so much worn as formerly. The younger lads have remained faithful to the Russian blouse, but the sailor has advanced very considerably, regained much of its former popularity. Fashions of the elders creep down into the children's world, and broadcloth has been used for the little ones a great deal this year, as well as for the big ones. White broadcloth coats are warm and may be made very fetching. There are broadcloth hoods for the wee girls, quaint affairs big in front and chopped off in the rear. The neat little silk bonnet is by no means banished, and forms demure contrast to poke and bonnet and like headgear. The picturesque Greenaway hats follow much the same lines as the picturesque lingerie hats of last summer. In Union There is Strength. outline the figure about the hips it takes yards and yards to make the gown of the day. Note the marked features of the pictured models; the long lines of the gown, the short sleeves, the plume hats, the rich quality but plain disposal of the trimming. Furs of the day are extremely handsome, the great flat muffs most picturesque. We recently had attention called to a broadcloth muff arranged in loose pleats but keeping to the form now favored, and thought how easily and with what good results it might be reproduced by the home needlewoman. Gowns for dressy occasions are trimmed with lace picked out in gold thread, the effect often very beautiful. The Louis coats of brocade silk not infrequently show tracery of gold thread, and we may say here that these basqued coats of brocade worn with plain petticoat are the latest style. A beautiful costume was seen the other evening at a restaurant dinner; the petticoat of white net embroidered in gold thread, the Louis coat of white velvet, the hat a large white velvet. In connection with this beautiful evening gown, we would refer to an equally charming creation of peach colored chiffon broadcloth made princess style and worn with a bolero of Irish crochet lace. FOR GIRL FROM SIX TO EIGHT. and may be trimmed with posies as were these hats. We saw a sturdy little man walking along the other day in a trim overcoat of black astrakhan, and were impressed by the fact that black, when properly used is very 'becoming to children. Box-coat effects are now liked in boys' overcoats; here, too, we see the Russian blouse pushed back a little by a rival. The youngsters want clothes that look like father's, and the box overcoat makes them supremely happy. Boys from five to 16 are wearing coats of about the same cut. Gray is a favorite color in these, and the black velvet color is often seen. Cord Brandenberg are liked for fastenings, and give a good touch to the otherwise very plain garments. Caps that can be pulled down over the ears are preferred for the very small boy and affected by the larger ones when the weather is pretty cold. There is something very attractive about a little black-coated ladie with a soft white Shetland togoban cap on his head; such a suggestive mixture of man and baby. In hand coverings, there is a wide variety to select from and the little double mittens are as good as anything. Probably a girl will like one pair of kid gloves for "best," but the stand-by with children is the warm mitten. ELLEN OSMONDE CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1905. FRESH OHIO NEWS. The Week's Doings of Many Buckeye Cities and Towns Written by The Gazette's Regular Correspondents—Personal, Political, Social, Church, Literary, and Lodge Notes of Interest. Cadiz.—The A. M. E. trustees gave an oyster supper Thursday evening. The old folks gave the program—L. Blackburn fell and broke her thigh. She is getting 'along nicely.—The Sunday school is preparing a Christmas cantata.—The W. C. U. T. held a gospel meeting at the M. E. church Sunday—Mr. John Simpson and Martha Tyler, of Flushing, spent Sunday here.—Rev. Ferguson spent last week in Georgetown. Marysville.—The Pastime club gave a reception Friday evening in honor of the Y. P. P. club. About 60 were present. Music by Mr. Carl Rogers—Mrs. Henry laugh and daughter Grace, left Saturday for Chicago—Mrs. Lucinda Evans and Henrietta Scott will spend the winter in New York—Mrs. Young spent Sunday here—Mrs. Wiley Evans is sick. Xmas program Sunday evening—Mrs. Mary Davis has as her guest Mrs. Williams, of Findlay.—Mr. Charles Mayo of Delaware, visited relatives here Sunday. Correspondents must mall all letters for publication on Monday of each week, and always place their names and that of their city and town on the outside of the wrapper about returned copies. Uuless this is done proper credit cannot be given you. Advertisements, lists of names, wedding presents, etc., obituary notices, speeches, resolutions, poetry and inquiries for relatives must be paid for at the city office. One nice way to a line. Our rates for advertisements will be sent on application. Send postal note and not stamps during the warm weather. Piqua. — Much interest is being manifested in our growing city. Our people are on the alert. Many of them are employed in the various business enterprises and doing much to advance the interests of the race. The churches are progressing along spiritual and financial lines, and the pastors are of high moral and intellectual standing. This gives force and strength to the cause they represent.—The ladies of Cyrene A. M. E. church are making arrangements for the both days. Many novels of urban life are displayed—Park Avenue Baptist church will hold a children's carnival. The parsonage of Cyrene church is being repaired and beautified for the reception of the pastor's family. Troy.—Miss Mattie Fletcher entertained Sunday afternoon.—Mrs. Eugene L. Collins visited her father last week.—Mrs. L. Day, Mrs. Minnie Cook, of Lima; Mr. and Mrs. J. C Williams, Mrs. James Truss and Mrs. Eugene Hines, of Piqua, attended Mr. Wm. Hurst's funeral services last week. Thursday.—Rev. Grant, of Dayton, preached at Zion church Sunday and is holding meeting this week.—Mrs. Cornellia Williams and Mrs. Rachel Stewart visited in Springfield last Sunday.—Mrs. Thomas Elam and Miss Winfrind Williams are sick.—Mr William Sparks, of Richmond, Ind. visited here Sunday.—Rev. W. H Tate, of Cincinnati, visited here Sunday.—Mrs. George Merle and Mrs Thomas Clayton visited in Dayton last week Wednesday.—(Mail news or Monday. please.—Ed.) **Salem**—Mrs. Florence Garner, of Cleveland, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Sophia Jackson—Mr. Nicholas Berry, of Patmos, has pneumonia. Mrs. Addie Smith went to Patmos last Friday to attend him. Rev. H. H. Upghebre preached two very eloquent sermons Sunday morning and evening at St. John's church—Quarterly meeting at Zion church Sunday afternoon. Rev. Hogans preached a very fine sermon.—The A. E. league's meeting Sunday evening was well attended and led by I. L. Newsome. The next one will be led by Ollie Ormes—The members of St. John's and Zion schools are rehearsing for their Xmas entertaining event.—The members of Mrs. Mary J. Green's Tuesday and a goodly sum was realized. Next meeting at Mrs. Sophia Jackson's—Emma Venerable continues quite sick—Tuesday evening the members of the Johns family, of Oberlin, will give a concert at Zion church.—Emma Brown is very much better, also Mrs. Phil Plater. Dayton—Eaker Street A. M. E. S. S. will have its snow house and distribute presents Saturday evening. A special program will be rendered by the chair and S. S. Sunday evening. Two sacred solos will also be rendered—Zion Baptist church will have its Christmas entertainment Monday evening. A social program Sunday—McKinley church will have quarterly meeting services Sabbath. Rev. P. E. Waugh—Rev. pher of the second A. M. E. S. have been having revival services for the past three weeks. The missionary society met at Mrs. Epps Thursday evening.—Mr. Tilton, who conducts a market on W. 5th street, desires to see all our heads of families to arrange for them to procure provisions cheap. The Bell hotel is newly furnished and is conducted without a bar—Rev. C. D. White, of Steubenville, was here a few days. Also Rev. Butler, of Toledo—Mrs. O. Morgan has been visiting in indianapolis—Rev. Brown will present his work. Mechanicsburg—On Monday afternoon Rev. Watson administered sacrament to sisters Gillman, Swift and Jackson assisted by sisters Amanda White, Hattle Bunch, Anna Waugh, Americas Pesico, Sarah Green and Mr. James Waugh—Miss Anna Vic- tor is very sick.—Mr. and Mrs. C. Armfield, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Waugh, Mrs. Howard and Mrs. White were honored guests at the country home of Rev. and Mrs. N. S. Merritt's who entertained in honor of the Daughter's of Jerusalem—Rev. Watson and Enoa Williams were in Urbana on Tuesday,—Rev. Watson preached in Irwin Thursday night.—Mr. Calvin Armfield had the misfortune to step on a nail. The wound is causing him great pain.—The masquerade at the Baptist church Saturday night was a success.—Rev. Watson and family, Mrs. Pepsico will leave Monday for Lima to spend holidays.—Mother Wilson is in poor health.—Mrs. Mary Rose stuck a pin in her hand. The wound is causing her much trouble. Bellefontaine.—The Second Baptist church's Christmas tree and concert Monday evening.—Mrs. Sarah Stewart is much improved and will probably visit Michigan this week.—Essia Clark and Gracie Harper sang a beautiful duet Sunday evening at Grace church after the fine sermon by Rev. Dorsey.—The Calloway band will give a masquerade ball at its hall Friday night. The band is under the management of James Burgie and the night before the service the ladies of Second church gave a successful oyster supper, managed by Allie Jackson.—The Busy Bec society will give a concert Xmas night. The Sunday school will hold Xmas exercises Sunday and treat the children. Blanche Oglesby is president of the committee.—Mr. Harry Boyd is improving.—Grace church ald society will hold a baskar Thursday and Friday evenings. Mrs. Allie Burgie is president of the society.—Horace Roberts, Wm. Jackson, Wallace and Chas. Hedgepeth, of Urbana, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. K. Boyd Sunday. Steubenville.-Sunday was rally day at Quinn chapel S. S. Spencer Banks, teacher of the young men's class raised the largest amount and received a beautiful teacher's Bible.-Mrs. Jake Taylor died very suddenly Monday morning.-Little Gwendoline Thomas is improving slowly.-Funeral services of Mrs. Henderson Mercer were held Friday afternoon. She leaves a husband and four children to mourn her death.-Miss Violette Thomas of Mt. Pleasan is the guest of Mrs. Elza Mercer.-Miss Cassie Gibson, of Martins Ferry, and Miss Brittania Balley, of Brilliant, visited the Misses Guyder Sunday.-Miss Lizzie Lyons was quite ill Sunday.-Quinn chapel has purchased new hymn books.-Seven of our young men have enlisted in the regular army and will leave this week.-Little Minnie Johnson has typhoid fever.-Mrs. I. N. McCullough and sister, Mrs. Eva Reed, visited their aged mother at Mt. Pleasan Sunday.-Mr. Harry Carter visited the Bheeling Sunday.-Miss Violette Rev.-Cd. C. White visited Xenia and Dayton last week.-Messrs. Carter and Nicholson will give a dance New Years night. Mt. Pleasant—Rev. Kenchen was in Steubenville and Randol Jackson in Wheeling recently. Mrs. Sarah Mercer and grandson visited her daughters in Steubenville last week. Mrs. E. Reed and Mrs. McCullough spent Sunday with their mother. Miss Violet Thompson is visiting in Steubenville. Mrs. Mary Lawson and Nina Hill were in Wheeling recently. Mrs. Annie Cassell, sister and brother, were in town recently. Mr. and Mrs. Flippen are smiling over a baby girl. Mr. M. Jones has returned from Steubenville. Mrs. A. Ferguson and Mrs. I. Nesbit were in Dillonvale recently. Mr. Samuel Burns, who was hurt in the coal mine, is improving. The Garrison centenary was well tended Sunday. Miss Violet Clark's solo was fine. Miss Mayne Stewart of Wheeling, was home when Mrs. Alice Faithful visited Nina Hill and gave a friend Sunday. If you knew of a friend in Wheeling, Georgetown, or Zanzville who will represent The Gazette there please hand their names to the agent, Mrs. Ada Jackson. A literary entertainment and Xmas tree at the Baptist church Saturday, also at the A. M. E. church on Monday. Mrs. Marrilla Miller is seriously ill. Smithfield—K. of P. lodge, No. 66, will give an entertainment on the 30th in the City hall and refreshments will be served. Committee, J. Beall, D. W. Bigsby, T. Jackson and Woodie Bigsby—The entertainment given by Mrs. S. E. Powell in the City hall Saturday evening was one of the best ever given here by our people. She and her assistants deserve great credit. The callistonles and flag drill were fine—M. Mart Washington has moved his family to E. street into the city and assists in issues. Powell, E. H. Harris and Carter have quite sick—Mrs. L. Hargraves, Mr. Ford and children are quite ill—Rev. Muntz has returned. The preceptress of Mcntyre was the guest of M. E. Veney Saturday and Sunday. She was also looking for Christmas treats for the school children. A number of Mcntyre folk were in town shopping Saturday—Mr. Lee Walters has moved his family to Piney Fork.—Rev. Powell preached an excellent sermon Sunday morning at Mcntyre to a fire house. He dived with it. R. West—The Sabbathool is preparing Xmas exercises.—Miss Gertrude and C. Jackson were guests of Mr. and Miss Leekins Saturday and Sunday—Messrs. J. Meadows and C. Washington were entertained at tea Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. T. Jackson. Was This a "Pipe Dream?" Guanajuato, Mexico—An Afro American has arrived from Chicago with credentials showing that he has been appointed United States commercial agent, displacing Dwight Furnasn one of the wealthiest and most prominent Americans in Mexico. Guanajuato has a population of 75,000, including many of the italians living in city in the Republic Some of the Americans seem greatly incensed over the appointment. Treats are being prepared. Mr. Daniel S. Young, of this city, is an applicant for the position of commission clerk in the adjunct general's office at Columbus, now being held by an Afro-American republican. Mr. Young was born in New York City, is 23 years of age, has a thorough common school training and is fully equipped to fill the position. He is not only competent, but also honest and trustworthy. His appointment to the office would be a distinguished mark of recognition for the race. He is considered a leader among the local Afro-American democrats and his work for that party has been con- PRESIDENT GORDON RESIGNS Squire Terrell's Appointment Held Up —All Others Confirmed—Cause of the Opposition. (Special to The Gazette.) Washington, D. C. The resignation of President Gordon, of Howard university, is in the hands of the board of trustees. He said he would not resign, but owing to the recent demonstration against him, doubtless concluded that he could not stand it any longer, or that the people would not any longer stand for him, so put in his resignation. It is not known whether it will be acted upon, but it must naturally be accepted in the ordinary course. On the 12th instant the senate confirmed the nomination of five justices of the peace. There were six sent in five white, and Bob Terrell. Terrell has not been confirmed up to this writing. He would have been but for the fact that certain Afro-Americans opposed and are opposing his confirmation by reason of his connection with the defunct Capital City Savings bank. Terrell was secretary of that unfortunate organization, and they are now asking that he be turned down because of said connection. Whether or not he will be confirmed is purely a matter of conjecture. Many of his friends think he will come out all right, but one can never tell about such things, inasmuch as these nominations are confirmed in the senate and there are many men in that body of the stripe of Tillman and Gorman who would be delighted to see that position go to a white man. Terrell is and was backed both times by Booksp T. Washington. A REMARKABLE CHALLENGE issued to Booker T. Washington by Rev. Charles S. Norris, of New York City. Washington, D. C.—On Dec. 5th at Bethel Literary society in Washington, D. C. Rev. Charles S. Morris, pastor of the Abyssinian Baptist church, New York City, took part in the debate and made this charge: "The speeches made by President Theodore Roosevelt during his recent tour, at the Florida Baptist college and at Tuskegee, were written by Booker T. Washington and placed in his hands. I challenge anyone in this country to deny my charge. "Is it any wonder, then, that Booker T. Washington would say the president's southern slant has done more to amount of pamphletering or so-called educational campaigns. His work will relieve the acuteness of the race issue in the south." Shot to Death. Lockland, O.—Officer Wilson Renfro was brutally shot to death last week Monday night by another officer. There was no provocation whatever. The funeral last week Friday from the A. M. E. church was one of the largest ever held here. The K of P. took an important part in the services.—The mass meeting proved a very interesting occasion. Many good things were said and done. Among those who participated were the Rev. James Chapman, an excellent paper and Mr. Chapman able address. The next meeting will be held at Glendale—Electric lights are being placed in the A. M. E. church.—The Christmas tree promises to be an exceptionally fine one. sponions and very satisfactory in its results. He is a member of the Owl club. Mr. Young came to Cleveland with Mayor Tom L. Johnson in the year 1900 and acted in the capacity as butler for nearly two years; then he went into the catering business with Mr. Edward Young and is now proprietor of the Inn cafe. He is endorsed for the place by the Cuyahoga delegation and the leading democrats of the city. The Afro-American democrats of the city are certainly entitled to this recognition and Mayor Johnson should see that they get it. We believe he will. THE PROBLEM Out of the wilderness, out of the night, Has the black man crawled to the dawn of light, Beaten by lashes and bound by chains, A beast of burden, with soul and brains; He has come thro' sorrow and need and woe. And the cry of his heart is to know, to know. You took his freedom and gave it again. But grudged as you gave it, ye white- faced men. Not all of freedom is being free, And a dangerous plaything is liberty For untaught children. And right of franchise." All wrong, all wrong. He was but a child to be led along By the hand of Love. Has he felt its touch? Nay, you gave unwisely and gave too much. But you gave not the thing that his groping mind Was reaching up in the dark to find; They were Love and Knowledge. Oh infinite Must be the patience that hopes to right The wrongs that are heavy with age and brought. To the level of virtue by moral thought. And greater than patience must be the trust In the ultimate outcome of what is just; And in and under and through and above Must weave the warp of the purpose love. Red with anguish his way has been. This suffering brother of dusky skin. For centuries fettered and bound to earth. Slow his unfolding to freedom's birth; Slow his rising from burden and ban. To fill the stature of normal man. You must give him his wings ere you tell him to fly; You must set the example and bid him try. Let the white man pay for the white man's crime— Let him work in patience and bide God's time. Out of the wilderness, out of the night. Has the black man crawled to the dawn of light. He has come through the valley of great despair— He has borne what no white man ever can bear. He has come through sorrow and pain and woe. ROOSEVELT-LONGWORTH Congressman Longworth's Reply to the Editor's Congratulations— Former Colleagues in the Ohio Legislature. Dec. 20, 1905. Hon. Nicholas Longworth, M. C., Washington, D. C. Dear Friend Longworth: Permit an old colleague of the Ohio legislature of 1900 to add his con- gratulations to the large number you have already received. Mine are as sincere as any of you, permit me to assure you. All loyal Americans have an exceptionally high regard for our splendid president's talented daughter, who is soon to become Mrs. Longworth, and I yield to none in my admiration and esteem for the exceptionally well balanced young lady. Wishing you and your bride that is to be long life, happiness, the best of health and every success, I am Yours respectfully, HARRY C. SMITH. * * * House of Representatives U. S., Washington, D. C. Washington, D. C., Dec. 18, 1905. My dear Smith: I was very glad indeed to receive the very kind letter of congratulation from my old colleague, whose friendship during the session of the seventy-fourth general assembly I remember most kindly. Thanking you for your kindly expressions, I am. Very sincerely yours, NICHOLAS LONGWORTH. Hon. Harry C. Smith, Editor Gazette, Cleveland, Ohio. THE SPRINGFIELD P. E. DISTRICT Of the A. M. E. Church—A Present for Bishop and M. Derrick—Dr. Gilmere, P. E., Well Treated. Editor of The Gazette, Dear Sir: I have about completed my official visits for the first quarter and desire to say a word of kindness and appreciation through your most excellent paper. I have been treated very kindly by the ministers and members and appreciate the same most sincerely. The same of the priest is showing on encouragingly well. Many of the churches have had very refreshing revivals and the spirituality of the churches is deepening. The temporal affairs of the revival churches never appeared more hopeful than now. The Gazette is greatly appreciated all through the district and anxiously looked for each week. The ministers of my district have had the honor of presenting Bishop and Mrs. Derrick their Christmas turkey. We are looking forward to a pleasant and most successful year. The district conference will be held in April at Plaqua, where we have one of the most beautiful churches in the state. Most respectfully, J. M. GILMERE, P. E. BURIED IN REBEL UNIFORM. An Afro-American Ex-Slave and Soldier Shown Much "Respect." Palestine, Tex. In the presence of a remarkable congregation of people, white and colored that filled the chapel and crowded out into the street for almost half a block, and while he lay in his coffin dressed in a Confederate uniform and wrapped in the mantle of praise of two races, funeral services over the body of Amos Ruckuckle were held recently in the chapel of Hilburn and Poole, on Hunter street. It was one of the most remarkable funerals ever held in Atlanta. The services were conducted by General Clement A. Evans, who offered a beautiful prayer, as did Rev. T. P. Cleveland. A few of the faithful old man's favorite hymns were sung and with a recitation of a poem by Captain "Tip" Harrison, "When Rucker Call the Roll," the services were concluded. On top of the casket was a Confederate baffling flag, with the emblem of a nouns and a Confederate battleship. The flag was encircled by a silver wreath. Many other exquisite floral offerings covered the casket, flowers being sent by some of the most prominent families in the city. WON OVER THIRTY Applicants in Examinations for Doctor's Certificates—His Papers Were Perfect. Topeka, Kan.—Andrew Layman Paey, of Kansas City, Kan., ranked first in the examination for doctor's certificates which was completed recently before the state board of medical examination and registration, in a list of 30 applicants for certificates. Out of the 30 applicants, 22 secured certificates. Dr. Paey is a graduate of a Tennessee medical school, and taught bacteriology there for some years. His paper on bacteriology examination before the state board was graded 100 and the first 100 grade ever made in the medical examination. Dr. Flack, who gave this examination, is a very strict grader, and some of the papers were marked down as low as 10. Another circumstance of interest is that Dr. Paey's sister, who took the examination before the board some time ago, also ranked first in her class. LOVED THE WOMEN Did Afro-American Soldiers in the Phillippines—To be Sent Back Washington, D. C.-The war department has determined to send an Afro-American regiment to the Philippines for service in the Moro country. The Twenty-fourth, which is stationed in Montana, has been selected for this duty. The Twenty-fifth also will be ordered there in the near future. Several years ago the department sent a battalion to the Far East and it did excellent work in fighting and in getting along with the natives. The Filipino women particularly were attracted to the Afro-American soldier, and this fondness was one of the reasons why the battalion was withdrawn and no further Afro-American troops sent to the islands. It is believed that these regiments will be more serviceable in Mindanao, where there is considerable fighting to do and where the charms of women are not great. The (two regiments are officered by white men. 2 One Year. $150 Six Months. 1,000 Three Months. 500 Subscribers are requested to remit by post- office money order or registered letter Entered at the postoffice in Cleveland, Ohio as second-class matter. All communications should be addressed: BARRY C. SMITH, Editor and Postmaster. Editor and Proprietor THE GAZETTE, Blackstone Building, Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland, Saturday, Dec. 23, 1905. ... THE GAZETTE is the oldest, and has the largest bona fide circulation, double that of any newspaper in the interest of Afro-Americans, published in the state of Ohio, and comparison with any will immediately establish its rank as one of the NEWSIEST AND BEST in the country. senior senator, the Hon. Jo. Foraker, fared mighty well in the assignment of senators committee places in the Fifty-ninth congress. The fact that Mr. Foraker got a membership on judiciary in addition to the other plums that already belonged to him indicates in no small degree the respect in which his mental attainments are held by his colleagues. The senator was transferred from District of Columbia to judiciary. The other big committees of which he is a member are Pacific islands and Porto Rico, of which he is chairman; foreign relations, interstate commerce, military affairs, privileges and elections. Mr. Foraker is one of the leaders of the United States senate, one of its brainiest members and a friend of the race. Russia's greatest poet, Pushkin, a Negro, who was banished to the southern province of that country in Alexander Land, spoke against despotism uttered early 80 years ago. Thank you to dazzle forever those haey eyes, drowse multitudes by the splendor of the czar's crown? Error! That splendor will fade, and just too at a time when it will be most needed. These sixty millions of swish serfs sleep still, you say. True, but they will awake! Not certainly in our time, nor perhaps in that of our child, but they will will, and when that moment comes the emperor'scepter will be a child's plaything, his divine right a jest, the supremacy of Russia a vanished dream! Be warned, and let the work that must be done be timely set about. The army, do you say? Pooh! On the day I speak of the extinguisherms will be on fire 'too.' And what a prophecy it has proven to be in the light of Russia's fear fully and plight of recent months! It certainly looks as if it is about to be fully realized. THE WORK OF THE FIFTY-NINTH CONGRESS. The present congress promises to be the most aggressive and progressive legislative body of men that has for many years convened at the national capital. The great measures contemplated involve matters of vast and vital concern to the republic and from their very character must give impulse, activity and renewed life to our great machinery of government. Great as a nation in wealth and resources and as a mighty world-power and ample in men of brain and brawn, the onward march of America is sure and irresistable. Despite certain opposing forces growing out of the ancient order of things in ante-bellum times and despite the mad spirit of mob violence, the feeling of caste and race hatred, yet we believe in the magnanimity and patriotism of the American people. Gradually the hearts of the people are being dominated to duty, and the principle which should become foremost and dominant has challenged the minds of the more thoughtful of our country. Truth and righteousness must prevail. Pending matters of a commercial and political nature which have so long attracted the public attention during the long feces, the first session of the fifty-ninth congress is likely to be one more than ordinarily eventful. For a number of previous previous to the opening, predictions have been rife touching the outcome of the rife touching the outcome of the railroad rate regulation or legislation as well as upon other questions of importance to the public. These questions will be of protraiting interest: bearing upon the policy holders of insurance companies, statehood for the territories, Panama construction, immigration and the treatment of the Chinese under the present exclusion law, raising revenue against a possible deficit, control of corporations engaged in interstate business, corrupt use of money at elections, the Phillippines, Santo Domingo and other western republics, tariff questions and commercial competition with Germany, these and other subjects as are annually considered and submitted from the several departments of government, will claim consideration. The various committees will be expected in their deliberations to submit a fair, impartial and unbiased report, that honorable and right dealing members shall in no way be hampered in dispensing full handed justice to every American citizen. No unjust discrimination against race or section should be tolerated for a moment. The territories to be admitted should be received as states upon a broad and equal basis allowing to the children of the people equal school facilities without distinction on account of THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1905. color. The treatment of Chinese immigration under the exclusion law should be dealt with only in the light of fair play and even-handed justice to all nations. In short the highest and noblest motives should first and last inspire the action of the members. AFRICA FOR NEGROES Rev. William H. Heard, ex-master of Liberia, Liberia, now of Atlanta, says "Africa for Negroes," and urges Afro-Americans to leave this country. He says this is not the Negro's country. But we do contend that America is the home of Afro-Americans and that Africa is not their home. We may be made allens in the land of our fathers, we may be wronged and oppressed, yes, even robbed of our manhood rights before the law, but we are native born citizens entitled to all the rights guaranteed under the constitution of our government. We must fight it out on this line because we entered the struggle after emancipation to battle on to better conditions and nobler heights, relying upon the Almighty God and American magnanimity to redress all wrongs in the vindication of humanity's claims. Africa is not the home of the Afro-American from the fact that the very climate is foreign to his nature. Henry Highland Garnett went there as minister to Liberia and died of the African fever. Moses Hopkins succeeded Garnett and died of the African fever. Sheridan Leary, Obsorn Stanley, Matthew Lane left this country with ship loads of American merchandise and opened up business in the Liberian republic, but they were swept away from the earth by the fever. Hundreds of others have left this country only to go down to untimely graves. But hundreds and hundreds more who ventured all and ventured life have returned rather than live in penury and wi'. Working for less than a shilling a day and dragging out a wretched existence, they as a last resort found refuge in the land of their birth. But we are confronted not alone by the fierce and dreaded fever. On the other hand, the feeling of caste and treachery rankles in the bosom of the natives in many parts of Africa, Liberia not excepted. We dare to boast that Africa is the home of the Negro. But whither shall we go without making our homes in some of the colonies of Great Britain, Germany, France, Italy or Spain? Already the African continent is partitioned off by the great powers of the earth, whose unbridled greed for gold will not be satisfied for the next hundred years. Afro-Americans can never under existing circumstances establish a free and independent claim to African territory. Afro-Americans at best would stand alone and helpless upon African soil. Ex-Minister Heard may plead the cause of colonization to Africa, but he contents himself by remaining in America. He may enumerate the teachings of Bishop Turner, but Bishop Turner lives and moves and enjoys life in his American home. Afro-Americans find themselves still in the land of their birth. They are busy, very busy, looking after the affairs of life; cultivating the soil, building up the country and contributing their part in maintaining and perpetuating the most powerful government on earth. We have planted out our trees in manifold numbers and beneath their shady bows the Afro-American will there repose until the last struggle for liberty and justice has ended, and best of all, in the long series of cause and effect, the Afro-American will be in line doing his part as an American citizen. Liberty is the soul of a people, and without it no nation can long survive. The millions of all races are moving on to the front and we need not doubt the ultimate triumph of right over wrong. God has spoken it and He cannot lie. Drew a Color Line. Trenton, N. J.—Prof. James Monroe Gregory, principal of the State Industrial school for Afro-Americans at Bordenton, invited white people to the recent marriage of his daughter, had the knot tied by a white clergyman, the collation served by a white caterer and white waiters, and then separated the white and black guests on different sides of the banquet table. The daughter, Margaret Briggs Gregory, herself a teacher, became the bride of Mason A. Hawkins, an instructor in the Afro-American high school of Baltimore. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. Samuel Jobes, rector of the fashionable Christ Episcopal church. --- The Negro flunkey, Gregory, should be kicked out of the school as being dangerous to instruct Negro children, as a mad dog would be on the play ground of a school. Self respecting Negroes who patronize his school should go to Jim Gregory in a body, demand him to give up the school on pain of removing their children from it. A Negro man who studiously draws the color line in an effort to humiliate his own race, is not fit to be respected as a teacher by children, much less to teach them. The Negroes who attended that wedding as guests and remained to drink in the humiliation and insult offered them by that fool teacher must have been a sorry, ignorant set of poor souls who were unable to appreciate an insult offered them by a tailless monkey.—Chicago Conservator. Shot a Woman. Bloomington, Ill.—The jury in the Watters murder trial at Clinton brought in a verdict of guilty after being out 40 hours, and fixed the punishment at 14 years. Thomas Watters, a barber, shot Lyda Grant (white). Watters lenced to shoot Fraser. He lenced to kill a white woman with whom he was in love, but missed his alim and killed Mrs. Mrs. instead. Comparative Illiteracy Washington, D. C.—According to a bulletin issued by the census bureau, about 106 persons out of 1,000 in the United States over 10 years of age are unable to write. Of the native white population, only 14 percent belonged white, 128 out of every 1,000, and of Afro-Americans 445 out of every 1,000 are illiterate. ENGLISHMAN'S MULATTO WIFE. King Edward's Subject Sees no Difference Between the Races and Resents the Criticisms of Former White Friends. Springfield, Mass.-Mr. Henry Martin, an Englishman of means, married Miss Nona Dedman, an Afro-American waitress recently, does not consider the alliance anything out of the ordinary. "I don't see why the public should meddle in my affairs," said Mr. Martin. "My wife is respectable and I haven't a court record and that's more than the principals in many Newport weddings can say." He is 28 years old and his bride is 25. Miss Dedman is an attractive mulatto and her marriage was a shock to half dozen Afro-Americans who had made up their minds to propose to her in marriage, began in the restaurant in Bridge street in which his wife was formerly employed. He secured a marriage license and with his bride visited a Congregational clergyman who, it is said, refused to marry the couple until after he had time to sleep and pray over the proposition. Rev. W. N. Deberry, an Afro-American, finally tied the knot. The bridegroom refuses to divulge his home or residence prior to coming to Springfield. Harris-Hatcher Marriage. Morgantown, W. Va.—Jones chapel will render a Christmas canata.—Miss Mattie S. Prounty will leave for her home, Brownville, Pa., this morning.—Mr. Hatcher, of Unontown, Pa., and Miss Annie Harris were married on the 14th.—The A. M. E. S. S. Christmas treat Tuesday night, J. H. Lewis, superintendent; Rev. J. H. Patterson, pastor; Miss Callie Alfred and Mrs. Iona Parker, directors.—Miss Eva M. Brown will be home Saturday to spend the holidays with her parents.—Watch meeting and grand rally at the A. M. E. church Sunday. The rally is for the benefit of the building fund for a new church and parsonage to be erected soon. The stewardesses will be present. The p.m. in the basement of the church. The choir will render good music. J. H. Lewis, chanter; Mrs. Iona Parker, leader and Miss Callie Alfred, assist. ant.—(Correspondent will please mail letter earlier on Mondays. Ed.) MAKE MONEY! The old reliable Gazette desires an active agent and correspondent in every city and town in Ohio and neighboring states having a number of Afro-American residents. We are especially desirous of hearing from persons in the following cities: Zanesville, Cambridge, Mt. Vernon, Akron, Havanna, Oberlin,ongsburg, Louisville, Birmingham, bwae, Walmia, Lorain, Portsmouth, Circleville, Kenton, Hamilton, Sandusky, O.; Pittsburg, Allegheyn, Swickley, Sharon and New Castle, Pa.; Wheeling and Parkersburg, W. Va., 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 organization in which we are named above or others, to whom we c" write relative to the matter. Beaver Valley, Pa., News. Quarterly meeting at Wayman's chapel Sunday was largely attended. Rev. West conducted the services at 3 p.m. A large crowd from West Bridgewater attended—Mrs. Haskins and Mrs. Sanders, of Beaver Falls, were here Sunday—Mrs. Stratton visited in Allegheny Thursday—Mrs. Washburn, of Beaver Falls, of Derlington—Mr. and Mrs. Hudson and Miss Jessie Crawford were guests of Mrs. J. H. Lee—Miss Bernnilla Johnson has resigned as jantress of the church and accepted a better position—Mr. Joseph Palmer, of Fallston, visited his aunt, Mrs. Mary Johnson Saturday evening—the "measuring" party at the church Tuesday evening was a very pleasant event. Creed Crawford of Bridgewater Zion Church had grand rally. Rev. J. D. Brown, of Rochester, preached in the morning and Rev. Puller in the afternoon. Olean, N. Y. Items The Christmas tree and bazaar Monday evening. Special Xmas music—The A. M. E. sewing circle met at Mrs. George Brooks Tuesday afternoon—Mr. and Mrs. Ed Peterson, of Duke Center, visited Mrs. I. J. Palmer Saturday and Sunday—Mr. Seward and Arthur Peterson, of Friendship, were here Thursday—Mrs. Wm. Peterson visited in Friendship last week. Those sick are: Florence of New York, Lester Clemons and little Letah Collins—Mrs. Emma Jones and daughter, Margaret, have returned from Loleta, Pa.—Miss Minnie Phelps returned to North Carolina Monday. Mrs. Lena Bliss Moore has gone to Friendship to visit her parents. Mr. Andrew Gayton spent Sunday with his family in Portville. Johnson-Mack Marriage. Springfield, O.—Mr. Bennet James who died at Mrs. Butler's, leaves one son, Mr. Thomas James, and two daughters, Mrs. Wm. Reede and Mrs. Gazella Butler. Mr. Reede is improving—Mrs. Martha Viney has returned from the Dayton hospital greatly improved—Mr. and Mrs. Linden delightfully entertained in honor of their tenth wedding anniversary.—Miss Luciana Mackey is being invited to Mr. Thomas Mackey of Xenia on Thursday and will immediately go to house-keeping in a newly furnished home—The Second Baptist Sunday school will render a "Log Cabin Crusade" on Tuesday evening. Of More Value Than Rich Men Zanesville, O.-Rev. Jas. Arg. pastor of the Brighton Presbyterian church preached to a large congregation on the evening of Dec. 10 from the theme: "Our Brethren in Black." He said among other things: "The colored men of the United States are of more worth to the country than all the millionaires that live. When the discourse was ended about the congregation congratulated the minister. The congregation is large and influential. Judge Taft to the Rescue Beaufort, S. C.—After Lleut. John O. Steger, U. S. A., had refused to permit several hundred Afro-American Masons to visit Fort Tremont on the ground that it would be "not to the interest of the service." Secretary Taft telegramed an order that they be admitted. SHORT ITEMS Happening of the Past Five Days Narrated. HOMEANDABROAD News of the Busy World Boiled Down So that It Can be Digested at a Glance. CONGRESSIONAL The senate spent four hours on the 14th in discussing the Panama canal emergency appropriation bill and when it adjourned the bill was still under consideration. A separate bill regulating the issuance of bonds for the canal and placing them on the same basis as other government bonds, was passed without debate. Debate on the issue occurred in the president's annual message regarding insurance regulation, occupied the house again without a conclusion. The Panama canal was again under consideration by the senate on the 15th. Before the Panama bill was taken up the senate adopted a resolution calling upon the postmaster general for information as to whether there is discrimination between college publications in the matter of admission to the mails as second class students, or three-quarter hours to lively debate on the possibilities of controlling insurance companies. The senate on the 16th passed the Panama canal emergency appropriation bill. An amendment was accepted which specifically requires that congress shall be supplied with regular estimates of all salaries except those paid to laborers, skilled and unskilled. The house indulged itself to the extent of four hours of what was three times termed an academic discussion of federal control of insurance. Insurance, hazing, the suffering Russian Jews and immigration were all topics of discussion in the house on the 18th. The only business done was to send the canal appropriation bill to conference. Whether the senate is warranted in ignoring a senator convicted in the courts on charges of misconduct and in not assigning him to places on standing committees, was the name on the senate roll, was discussed in the hours by the senate and then dropped without a ruling on the question. The senate on the 19th accepted the report of the conference committee on the Panama canal emergency appropriation bill and thus, so far as it is concerned finally disposed of the measure. The house continued debating, under the guise of referring the message of the president to committees, topics of interest, local or national. The subject of the federal control of insurance was the main feature. MISCELLANEOUS An automobile accident at San Diego, Cal., resulted in serious injury to Mrs. M. Adeladea Preston, of Charlotte, Mich. At Burlington, Ia., Evangelist William Liam Sunday has closed a five weeks revival. He is credited with having made 2,500 converts. President Castro having withdrawn his note to M. Tailgny, the French charge d'affaires, which gave offense to France, the incident is closed. Dr. Theodore De Ecke, a pathologist and expert in chemical research, died at Ulica, N. Y. He was frequently employed in making examinations to treat snow. He is reported in Arkansas, parts of Maryland and Kentucky. At Louisville, Ky., siecle has caused delay to wire communications and interfered with street car service. The state board of pardons of Illinois has ordered the parole of E. S. Dreyer, convicted of withholding funds belonging to the West Park board of Chicago. A double tragedy in which Albert Davy, a walking delegate of the Plasterers' union, and a woman he lived with in New York City were shot and killed, is puzzling the police. Fourteen indictments were returned by the federal grand jury at Kansas City, Ohio, in common carriers, railway officials, bishops, freight agents, charging the giving ofebates and conspiracy to gain rebates. Judge Brazee, in the municipal court at Milwaukee, Wis., decided that Charles F. Pfister was not guilty of larceny as ballee, as charged in the indictment returned on August 4 last by the grand jury. After a struggle of 48 hours with winds and waves, during which the crew had no time for eating or sleeping, Belgian steamer Antigonon, Eugene, died. But England at Little Island, about 12 miles south of Norfolk Va. No lives were lost. That diseased European immigrants are "doctored up" in great numbers for shipment to this country, is the charge made by Dr. Maurice Fishberg of New York City, a special inspector of the immigration service of the United States, who recently returned from abroad. Employees of the Southern Indiana Railway Co. at Terse Haute, Ind., have been notified that pay day, which has been on the 20th of each month, has been postponed this month. Benjamin F. Chadsey, a prominent Brooklyn, N. Y., lawyer and orator has been sentenced to one year's imprisonment for attempted grand larceny, was arrested recently in Niles, Mich. The steam barge Fred Mercury sunk on the Oconto reef in Green Bay. She attempted to reach the port of Green Bay, Wis., through the ice fields. Her bow was pierced and to save her the captain ran her on the reef. Because his wife refused to kiss him after they had quarreled, Peter Rausch drank an ounce of carbolic acid, a bottle of liniment and cut his right wrist twice with a razor at Louisville, Ky. The doctors say he will recover. The appellate division of the supreme court of New York has handed down a decision holding that a man cannot be deprived of his vote even though someone else has already voted for his name. The Rothwell block at Des Moines, Ia., was entirely destroyed by fire. The loss on building and contents is $110,000. While skating on Eel river at Logansport, Ind., Earl Rush and Glenn Jones were drowned. Princeton defeated Harvard in annual debate at Sander's theater, Cambridge, Mass. Four lives were lost in a fire which destroyed the Verbeck theatre at Lorain, R. Three children of Mr. and Mrs. Albert ingersoll are dead, as the result of a fire that destroyed their home, near Fife Lake, Mich. A passenger and freight train on the Sea Board Airline collided headon near Plymouth, Fla., killing three trimmers and injuring four others. Five men were killed by an explosion at the Dupont Co.'s dynamic works near Marquette, Mich. The explosion badly damaged the plant. The earth family of Peter Martell, a blacksmith, will all were burned to death by a fire which destroyed their home at Red Lake Falls, Minn. The Rock Island railroad has gone out of the dressed meat and provision traffic and has withdrawn all trains engaged in hauling these products. Turkey has formally surrendered to the demands of the powers and accepted the scheme providing for the financial control of Macedonia. The office and lavatory at the Champion Copper Co.'s stamp mill at Freda, Mich., were burned and Clerk Nelson was burned to death. Failures for the week ended December 16 numbered 239 in the United states, against 276 last year, and 27 in Canada, compared with 28 a year ago. Two hundred thousand dollars worth of fine furs were destroyed by fire and water in the establishment of Max Plaseeki & Co., wholesale furriers, at New York City. Stanhope Orris, professor emeritus of Princeton university and one of the most famous scholars in the United States died at Harrisburg, Pa. He was 70 years of age. Two robbers held up the North Coast limited at Hillside Siding at Yakima Canyon, Wash. They dynamited two safes and ran away with the valuables. A dispatch to the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger from Koeenigsberg, Prussia says: "During the street fighting at Mitau, the capital of Courland, Russia 300 persons were killed." A dispatch from Edytkuhnen says that the conductor of a train from St Petersburg asserts the troops at Riga have joined in the revolt and that the town is being shelled and is burning. Standing committees of the United States senate were announced recently. Every republican senator was given a chairmanship except Burton, of Kansas, who was ignored entirely. A special from Charlevoix, Mich., says: William Ostrum and her two children, aged 1 and 2 years, were burned to death in their home on the occasion of the attack. Bishop Colton of Buffalo, has notified the police that the gold cross set with rubies, reported to have been stolen, had been found in the folds of his robe. The cabinet of Prime Minister Fortis of Italy, resigned, following a 10-hour debate in the chamber of deputies at Rome and the defeat by the opposition of the commercial modus vivendi with Spain. An extra freight train bound east on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western road jumped the track at Avoca, N. Y., as it was passing a westbound freight train and 20 cars of both trains were wrecked. The crews of both trains escaped. The supreme court of Illinois has affirmed the verdict of the lower court, which condemned Johann Hoch to death for the murder of his wife, Mrs. Marle Welcker Hoch, and the date of his execution has been set for February 23. The steamer City of Lowell ran down the lath-laden schooner Basoland, Chatham, N. C., for New York off South Norwalk, Conn. The schooner was cut to the water's edge and was abandoned. The crew escaped in boats to the Lowell. By an explosion of dynamite in the thawing house of the War Engle and the Center Star mines at Rossland, B. C., John S. Ingram was killed, several miners were seriously injured and many persons were cut by flying glass from broken windows. The federal grand jury which has been investigating government land management in Kansas returned an indictment at Topole against State Senator F. Dumont Smith on the charge of influencing a federal officer to neglect his duties. Five other indictments were returned. Incoming coastwise and West Indian trading steamers at New York report having weathered recently a succession of the most violent storms ever experienced off the Atlantic coast. Many vessels were severely damaged, boats and pipes badly damaged, as a result of the heavy sea shiphipped. After binding the railroad watchman, William Jones, and his son to chairs in the railroad station at Suffield, Conn., six bank robbers pried their way into the Suffield Savings bank, blew open the safe after the fourth attempt and made way with about $50,000 worth of money deposited in a negotiable Milan Bennett, musical director of "Nothing But Money" Co., was shot and killed by George Hasty, one of the proprietors of the Piedmont Inn, at Gaffney, S. C., where the company was stopping. Abbott Davidson, leading man and partner of the same company, was also shot through the abdomen and is said to be seriously injured. At Norfolk, Va., O. M. Baldinger was for the second time convicted of election fraud and sentenced to two years in the state jail after presenting to a register of election alleged forged applications of voters for transfers from Norfolk to Newport News, Va. Historic Plymouth church has come to such financial straits that a meeting was held in Brooklyn recently to devise ways and means to increase the revenues, which have so dwindled as to show a deficit in the last year against a surplus 30 years ago, when Henry Ward Beecher was paid a salary $450. Alleging an infringement by exceeding the rights of American fishermen in Canadian waters, Canadian authorities at North Sydney, N. S., seized the Gloucester fishing schooner Tattler. The sleet storm experienced in the vicinity of Danville, Va., was the most disastrous in years, entailing upon the telephone and telegraph companies damages of thousands of dollars. After conferences lasting over two months, the New York City Office of the New York has made an agreement with Master Carpenters' association affecting 12,000 men, by which wages will be increased from $4.50 to $4.80 a day on July 1. The Bank of Udell, at Centerville, la., was broken into by robbers. The safe was dynamited and 5500 taken. Three men were killed by the explosion of a boiler of a freight engine on the Reading railway at Reading, Pa. Two men named Rutherford and Murray, both from Philadelphia, were killed by highwaymen on a ranch at Diaz, a small settlement in Chihuahua, Mexico. One fireman was killed and several employees may have lost their lives in a fire which destroyed the enamel sign factory of the Charles W. Schonk Co., 7 to 15 Park street, Chicago. Gov. La Follette has sent to the Wisconsin legislature his resignation as governor, to take effect on the first Monday in January. He will then become United States senator. An engineer and a brakeman were killed and a fireman was seriously scaled in a rear-end collision between freight trains on the Pittsburg, Youngstown & Ashtabula railroad at Covert's station, Pa. The United States supreme court has uphold the validity of the Minnesota law holding railroad companies responsible for injuries done to employees through the carelessness of other employees. The so-called "brick trust" of Chicago made a complete surrender to State's Attorney Healy in court and a number of its officials and two labor union officers were fined an aggregate of $18,000. Imports of diamonds and other precious stones to New York have reached the remarkable total of $37,000,000 for the present year. This phenomenon has been made in the face of a rising market. A riot at Shanghai was promoted by boycotts on account of an incident involving the mixed court. The German consul was stoned and the American vice consul and several other foreigners were attacked and injured. The 17-months-old twin sons of Joseph Danford were burned to death and the father was probably fatally burned in trying to save the babies by carrying their blazing crudle on the burning house near Alpena, Mich. Ralph and Ray Relyea, brothers, aged 10 and 12 years, were drowned while skating on the river at Coldwater, Mich. The lads broke through the ice and their bodies, clasped in each others' arms, were found the next day. Three daring swimmers rescued two Italian laborers who for more than 40 hours had been imprisoned in the East river tunnel of the Pennsylvania railroad by a cave-in at the Long Island City, N. Y., end of the under-water bore. Miles of Lithuanians and Estonians attacked 300 Corsackes and dragoons, the only military force stationed in Tukum, Russia. The mobs after wild fighting killed the soldiers to the last man, cut off their arms and legs and ripped up their bodies. A committee to present a formal invitation to have the next general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church held in Cincinnati in May, 1908, was named at a mass meeting of Methodist clergy and laity in Cincinnati. Three men were blown to pieces, seven others were hurt and the occupants of hotels and residences in the vicinity of Fifth avenue and Thirty-fourth street, New York City, were startled by an explosion of dynamite in an excavation for the new Altman building. Westbound Santa Fe train No. 17 was bound at Badger Creek bridge, Kan. The engine, all the baggage and express cars and the first two coaches were derailed. One express car turned over and caught fire. Two men were killed. It is believed the train was ditched by wreckers. While walking along the tracks on their way to the railroad station at Cottage Grove, Ind., Mrs. John Pulzt and Miss Jennie Holland were run down by a passenger train on the Chicago, Cincinnati & Louisville railroad. Both were badly mangled and cannot recover. The Indiana Trust Co. at Baltimore has resumed business with a balance of assets over liabilities of more than $750,000, after having been in the hands of a receiver since October 19, 1903, when its doors were closed. The principal business transacted the first day was the payment to creditors of about $1,700,000. With a policeman shouting at him to desist and hundreds of school children watching his daring performance, John Peterson, a mason's helper, clutching a knife in the hand of St. Michael's Roman Catholic church, Brooklyn, N.Y., and stood erect on the guilded cross at the top, 250 feet above the ground. Three of the largest financial institutions in the west, the Chicago national bank, the Home Savings bank and the Equitable Trust Co. all of them controlled by John R. Walsh, of Chicago, and in great measure owned by him, suspended operations recently. Their affairs will be liquidated as rapidly as possible and they will go out of business. In one of the most extraordinary accidents known to American railroading, two heartily crowded passengers together on the elevated tracks of the New York Central & Hudson River railroad near one Hundred and Tenth street in Harlem, N. Y. One man, J. W. Knapp, was killed and 40 persons were more or less seriously injured. Frank A. Gay, receiving teller of the Monroe bank, New York City, has been arrested, charged with stealing two $5 gold pieces from the bank. Two wrecks occurred on the Baltimore & Ohio railroad. In the first in a rear-end collision of two freight cars near Hedgesville, Md., two traimmers were killed and three injured. Benjamin Parkhurst, of Washington, D.C. is dead at Easton, Pa. from the effects of a beating he received a week ago at the hands of Charles Taylor and "Dick" Smith, of Easton, with whom he had been drinking. Taylor is in jail, but his companion escaped. Fire which started in the blacksmith shop destroyed the main building of the Pittsburgh Steel hoop works at Glassport, Pa., entailing a loss of about $60,000. Seven hundred men will be thrown out of work for six weeks. George Huffman, representing himself to be the "propthe prophet" of Christ, was tarred and featured at Perth Kan., by a mob. After the punishment was applied the man walked all night in his new dress, reaching Renfrow, Okla., the next day. President Roosevelt has sent to the senate the nomination of Fred A. Busee, to be postmaster at Chicago. COSTLY FIRE. Railway Depots in New York City Burned. A Rescue of $200,000 Worth of Tickets and Cash from a Safe was an Exciting Feature. New York, Dec. 21.—Fire yesterday destroyed half of the immense railroad terminal buildings at the foot of West Twenty-third street, on the Hudson river. The loss is estimated at $550,000. Crowded ferry boats and hundreds of passengers were unloading at the terminals when a series of explosions were heard and immediately dense volumes of smoke filled the buildings, followed quickly by flames. Great alarm prevailed and when ferry boats, despite the flames, kept landing passengers from New Jersey at portions of the docks and terminals which were not on fire, the police from four stations had to be summoned to keep order. Several employees of the railroads were severely burned and five men were reported missing after the fire was under control. The fire was caused by Lackawanna & Western and Jersey Central railroads were almost total losses. A 140-foot tower of the Lackawanna building burning from top to bottom fell into the Hudson river, carrying a three-ton clock down with it. The roof of this building fell, leaving little except the walls standing, and the Jersey Central building was almost as badly wrecked. The rescue of $200,000 worth of tickets and cash from a safe in the Jersey Central office was a feature of the road. A H. Hikkan an office of the road, ran into the office and get possession of the valuables before he was overcome by smoke. Two clerks carried him out of the building. Hundreds of trunks are reported to have been destroyed in the two burned terminals. O'BRIEN IS THE VICTOR. Fitzsimmons Collapsed in the Thirteenth Round of His Fight with the Philadelphia. San Francisco, Dec. 21.—Robert Fitzsimmons collapsed at the close of the thirteenth round of his fight with Jack O'Brien, of Philadelphia, last night. He had fought hard, but nature could not longer stand the strain and after the gong had sounded for the close of the thirteenth round he walked to his corner and sat in his chair. Then his head fell over on his breast, his whole body collapsed and he was unable to proceed. Referee Graney saw his condition and awarded the fight to O'Brien. While pounded in the face and several times in jeopardy, Fitz always managed to come to and resume the fight. Just at the close of the thirteenth round he landed a left on O'Brien's stomach, but the Philadelphia came back with a similar blow that brought it with a left to the jaw. The gong rang for the close of the fight and Fitz walked to his corner. As he sat down he said to Graney: "Eddie, he hit me in the stomach and it is all over." Then his head sank and Boffitz simmons was defeated. Before Fitz left the ring he made a little speech in which he said that he had done his best and had fought his last fight. HUMMEL IS CONVICTED. A Noted Lawyer Sentenced to a Year's Imprisonment and to Pay $500 Fine. New York, Dec. 21.—Abraham H. Hummel, the lawyer, was yesterday convicted of conspiracy in connection with the Dodge-Morse divorce case. He was sentenced, within a few minutes after the jury's verdict had been pronounced, to one year's imprisonment and a fine of $500, which is the maximum penalty for the misdemeanor of which he was adjudged guilty. A motion of his lawyers for an arrest of judgment for 24 hours was denied and Hummel was taken to the Tombs preparatory to going to the penitentiary. The rapidity of this entire proceeding, coming as it did against one of the most prominent and successful of York lawyers, caused great surprise. The unexpected features of the trial's end was the fact that one of Hummel's own counsel, John B. Stanchfield, made the first proposal for a speedy sentence. Depending upon the result of this case are actions in other indictments against prominent persons which have grown out of the Dodge-Morse divorce case. Hummel was released from the Tombs at 10 o'clock last night under $10,000 ball on a writ of reasonable damages. He was awarded, of the supreme court in Brooklyn. Was Murdered by Thieves Beaver Falls, Pa., Dec. 21—Hugh McCoy, a cripple, aged 45 years, was shot and instantly killed Tuesday night by two thieves while he was sitting at the window of his home on a farm two miles from Darlington, near here. Two shots were fired through the window. Is Paroled After 34 Years. Trenton, N. J. Dec. 21—Libbie Garrabrandt, the Paterson, N. J. murderess, was yesterday granted a parole by Cardons. She had been in jail 34 years. Murdered in Death Valley? Los Angeles, Dec. 21.—Belief that Walter Scott, a cowboy miner, has been murdered in Death Valley is so strong that Scott's manager yesterday telegraphed $1,000 reward to Barstow, Cal., and Bullfrog, Nev. for the recovery of Scott's body. Was Shot from Ambush. Morroe, Mich. Dec. 21.—Michael J. Sullivan, aged 50, a roadmaster for the Grand Trunk railroad, was shot from ambush last night when he answered a rap at the door of his house. He is wounded above the heart. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS - Subscriber not receiving the GAZETTE regularly should notify us any time. We desire every copy delivered promptly. We advise our parents to carefully examine the GAZETTE's advertisements before making purchases. Business men who advertise in this paper should also patronize of Afro-Americans. The fact that they advertise is assurance that they want it. Local reading notices (advertements) ten centra line (six words in a line). LENOY A. DOUGLASS, Local Reporter. CHARLES S. SUTTON, Collector and Solicitor. Cleveland, Saturday, Dec. 23, 1905. Purchase "The Gazette" at PUHRAW, News Store, Cuyangua Building. Open Sunday. THOMPSON's News Depot. No. 581 Central avenue, near 10, Sterling Ave. Open Sunday. ADAMS STORE, between Perry and Harmon St. No. 360 Central avenue, between Perry and Harmon St. ADAMS & HAWKINS Barber Shop, No. 432 Erie St. THOMPSON's News Depot. No. 263 Bond street, near corner of Superior street. Open Sunday. S. H. MOODY's News Store. No. 587 Superior street, second door west of Bond street. Open Sundays also. F. T. Wise is improving. If you want the news you will have to get The Gazette. Miss Hattie Abbott, of Panliding, is employed at 337 Harkness avenue. Miss Sadie Green, of Salem, is in the city for the winter at 735 Genesee avenue. Do not forget the old reliable Gem restaurant, 91 Sheriff street, J. W. Crawford, proprietor. Eddie Young has sustained a re-lapse and is again critically ill at Kane, Pa., his home. Misses Katie and Alice Simms have left for home, Bay City, Mich., to spend the holidays with their mother. Mrs. Blanch Roberts has left for Toledo, but will be home to entertain her guests Christmas night at 620 Sterling avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Ervin's little daughter arrived Sunday after spending five weeks with her grandmother, Mrs. Kelly, Youngstown. L. Tillman, of Scranton, Pa., has been in the fire department there for 25 years and is the only Afro-American employed in that city. Mrs. Robert Hodges, of 125 Edwards avenue, delightfully entertained the Hiawatha club Tuesday evening. Mrs. Caddie Clifford delivered an address. Mrs. James Tolbert and Mrs. Edw. Daw extend their heartfelt thanks to their many friends, who so kindly assisted them during their recent beaement. Miss Helen Bouldon, of Poplar street, West Side, leaves Saturday to spend the holidays in Xenia and Dayton. She may visit in Kentucky before her return. Mrs. Sia S. Jones, son and niece, Debbie Stanley, of 604 Sterling avenue will leave Sunday for Circleville and Lancaster to spend the holidays with Mrs. Jones' father. The Ladies Alds of Society of John's church held a reception at Mrs. Sarah Chambers, 21 Newton street, on Wednesday evening. The editor of The Gazette was in attendance. The Philadelphia (Pa.) Baptist Trumpet of Dec. 16 heads its leading editorial: "Tom Dixon, of New York Just from Hell, and Will Return by and to Stay Forever." Pretty hot For Rent—House, No. 27 Pine street, bath, stationary washtubs, furnace, hot and cold water, all latest improvements; artificial and natural gas. Inquire at 604 Sterling avenue. Mrs. Lucinda Eaton and Miss Mati Miller have moved the Virginia restaurant from their former location on Central avenue, near Perry street, to 149 Perry street, near Central avenue. Miss Augusta Roller and Mr. George Dean were quietly married at the parsonage Wednesday evening by Rev Ira A. Collins. They will be at home at 180 Central avenue, after the first of the year. George C. Earley, of 486 Ninth street, will on Dec. 24th be married to Miss Julia A. Norton, of 319 Columbus street, at the home of the bride's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Johnson, with whom she resides. "The Annex." corner of Central avenue and Laurel street, is doing a splendid business. Mr. L. Armstrong's wife and daughter will arrive today from Sandusky to assist him and his partner, Mr. J. Smith, during the holiday season. St. Andrew's mission services Sunday at 10:30 a.m. children's services and daughter will conduct a deacon Abbott will conduct holy communion services at 10:31 a.m. Christmas day, E. L. Worthington, lay reader. Mrs. Maggie Smith, of Newton street, and Mrs. John Fairfax, of Calvert street, realized $20 for the Old Folks' home at the house social held at the latter's residence recently. The two ladies named are temporarily in charge of the Home. Mrs. Mountain, Mrs. Warner, Rev. and Mrs. B. J. Prince were entertained by Bray Lille, of 119 Frank street, in honor of Mrs. Sidney Barnes. Mamie Lille dined Sunday at the "Philadelphia" with Miss Cora Annas. The Young Ladies' guild of St. Andrew's mission cleared $60 at their bazaar and supper held in the basement of the church last week Thursday and Friday. Great credit is due Miss Helen Brooks and Mrs. F. S. Scott as well as those who assisted them. A white friend recently proposed to give $1,000 for the purpose of Installing an industrial training department in the colored public school of Fort Worth, Texas, providing our people there would raise a like sum. They promptly raised $1,146 for the purpose and the department will be established. Don't fail to attend the first grand ball and promenade given by the Young Men's club at Gray's Armory on Thursday evening, Dec. 28th, 1905. Music by McAfee's orchestra of 12 pieces. No means will be spared to make this the event of the season. Admission 75 cents. Wm. Hughes, manager. The members of Antloch church have adopted resolutions thanking John D. Rocketteller for pledging $6,000 to provide the church raised a like sum. THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1905. The resolution further extends thanks to several prominent Clevelanders who aided in obtaining the pledge, and to the public generally for assistance. Prof. J. H. N. Waring principal of the Baltimore, Md. college high school, chairman of the executive committee, announces that the fourth annual meeting of the national association of colored A. and M. colleges and schools for secondary and higher education will hold its next session in Richmond, Va. Dec. 27, 29, 1905. At the request of the editor of the *Gazette Judge Tourgee*'s works have been collected and are on exhibit at the public library. Go in and see them; then be sure to draw and read them, especially: "A Fox is a Erand," "Bricks Without Straw," "Gentleman." "An Appeal to Caesar," "Pactolus Primer," "Hot Plowshares" and "Letters to a King." Cut out and preserve this list of thrilling interesting and beneficial publications and tell your friends to do likewise. The young ladies of St. Andrew's church wish to thank their many friends for the patronage given at the bazaar and supper held at the church on Dec. 14th and 15th. It was a decided success, especially so considering that it was the first time the young people had attempted such an undertaking. The church with its festoons of holiday green and with its booths well-filled with fancy work, was a delightful supper was served both nights. For the careful management of it all the church is indebted to Mrs. Francis Scott and Miss Helen Brooks, aided by their several friends. Charged with shooting to kill Thomas Farrell, an officer of the Walters' union, Leon Foster, patron at the Bismark case, placled not guilty in police court last week Friday morning. He was bound over to the court of common pleas, bail in the sum of $200 being furnished. Foster had been attacked in front of the cafe by several union pickets and two shot two in self defense. One of the two shot Farrell two inches below the heart. He was able to appear in court and stated that he had nothing to do with the fight with Foster; that he was walking past the cafe when he was shot. The Ladies' Aid society of St. John's church, of which Mrs. J. M. Gilmere is president, gave an extremely enjoyable reception in her honor on Wednesday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Chamber's, 21 Newton street. In spite of the fearfully inclement weather there was a large attendance. Delightful vocal and instrumental music was furnished by the Amity club and a light luncheon was served by ladies of the society. Mrs. Chambers is secretary and Mrs. Quarles, treasurer of the organization. Rev. Dr. J. M. Gilmere, presiding elder of the Springfield district, of the A. M. E. church, who is in the city to spend the holidays with his wife, and the editor of The Gazette were also in attendance. Mr. James R. Snyder, for about 13 years proprietor of the restaurant on Norman street at the Nickle Plate tracks, has sold his business there and purchased the restaurant at 168 Brownell street, formerly conducted by A. J. S. Pool who left the city recently. Mr. Snyder is so well known and his business ability so generally recognized that there is no question as to his continued success in his new place of business. We wish to call attention particularly to his advertisement elsewhere in this paper. His 15 cent business lunch from 11:30 a. m. to 2 p. m. and regular 25 cent dinner from 11:30 a. m. to 2 p. m. and where in the city, He also has in stock candy, cigars, ice cream, soda, etc. On Christmas day he will serve delicious roast turkey, "possum and all the other good things that "go" with a first class dinner. Remember Snyder's restaurant, 168 Brownell street, and give him a call. The following editorial from the Columbia (S. C.) Sun of Dec. 16 which also contained an excellent portrait sketch of a former member of The Gazette staff, graduate of Oberlin college will prove interesting to many here and in Oberlin who remember "Wilk" as he was familiarly called by his host of friends: "Elsewhere is published a cut of Prof. R. S. Wilkinson, among the young men, is one of the foremost educators in the state. Mr. Wilkinson is popular with his coworkers throughout South Carolina, with the citizens of the state of both races and also with the student body of the state college where he has been instructor for a number of years. When he speaks his views, like those of Kelly Miller, are regarded as safe and accepted as sound for both races. With a few more educated college professors like Prof. Wilkinson the race would be amply repaid for all the efforts along educational lines since its emancipation." The following under the head, "The New Rector" appeared recently in the Port Clinton (O.) Republican: "Rev. Edward S. Doan, the new rector, formally took charge of St. Thomas parish Sunday. He did not preach a sermon, but in a pleasing manner gave a tale that embodied his views on, various matters of vital interest to the church and the work to be done here. He communicated the rector's enthusiasm to a desire to accomplish much and he possesses that rare quality of being able to inspire others with the enthusiasm that possesses him. Later it is his intention to hold two services each Sunday. Rev. Doan is a young man, but he is old in experience, and his life thus far has been a busy one, necessitating constant work, and this too, among the 'lower million' as well as the pampered 'upper ten. He has spent several years in the parish, and he is the people of Cleveland, with results that attracted wide attention. The St. Thomas parish is to be congratulated in being so fortunate as to secure the services of one so well qualified in every way to give the parish what it has long needed, a broad-minded, conscientious, hard working leader." Meadville. Pa.. Notes. Rev. Edward D. Stephens of the A. M. E. church will deliver a special Xmas sermon.—The young men and ladies forum and ladies aid society gave an entertainment Dec. 21st. The West Indies Mandolin orchestra was present.—Order The Gazette and get the news. Surviving Husband is 115. Waelder, Tex.-Mrs. Lottie Davis, who was 107 years old, died here Sunday. Her husband, James Davis, 115 years old, survives her. The couple had lived together as man and wife for 90 years. Both Afro-Americans. Antioch's Thanksgiving. No day in all the year can be just like dear old Thanksgiving day which began in an overflow of thankfulness from four earnest men on Plymouth Rock 250 years ago. The very fact that these men, their families and their friends had braved many obstacles, shared many perils and still faced many dangers in the new and untried land, brought to them a sense of nearness and kinship that makes Thanksgiving day, even now, a time of family reunions, praise and rejoicings. Just so, Antioch on its return home last Sunday, forgetting its many rebuffs, denials and disappointments and cherishing its countless services and sacrifices recognized its obligation to the boundless Giver for con-tinued evidences of Divine favor and forbearance and cries, "Rejoice, rejoice and I say again, rejoice." Antioch, like the Jews who, prior to the warning of the prophets Haggal and Zechariah, had allowed their zeal to rebuild the Temple at Jerusalem to grow cold was saying, "The time is not come that the Lord's house should be built," when but three years ago the Rev. H. C. Bailey, like the prophet of old raised his voice in warning, "The Heaven shall withhold its dew and the earth its fruit; your wages shall be put in a bag with holes; there shall be no blessing upon you until you bring wood and build a house that will be made and take pleasure in it and be glorified." Warning and responded to its summon. This is the voice of wisdom for every community. Religious duty must over-ride every other consideration. Under the truly wonderful leadership of Rev. Bailey the work was taken up and pushed forward with renewed energy. Personal wants could go unsatisfied, other enterprises wait, the first desire was the restoration of Antioch. Only the truly converted can realize the depth of affection for God which is expressed by such resolve and effort. A house of God is a people's best investment has been Rev. Bailey's watch cry. So deep and loyal has been its devotion to God and has made no wonderful love to its success that Antioch has been the most it is to be real, is now enjoying its Thanksgiving. Though elements of sadness mingle with its joy and memory awakens echoes which whisper "Nevermore," and bright hopes of the future are mellowed and chastened by contact with loyal memories of the past, Antioch thronging the portals of its new home sings: "O, give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good: For His mercy endureth forever." A Fine Concert. The following splendid program was rendered at G. A. R. hall, East End, Monday evening under the direction of Mrs. Gertrude Hawk-Jones: Piano Solo....."Spring Song". Merkle Miss Emma Roberts. Quartette....."Where Are You Going, Efc.".....Mesdames Jones and Minter, Messrs. Hicks and Scott. Soprano Solo....."Magnetic Waltz"... Mrs. Grace Thompson. Duett"..... "A. B. C"..... Prof. Jones and Mrs. Gertrude Jones. Bass Solo"..... "Bedouin Love Song"..... Mr. Carroll Scott. Tenor Solo"..... "Entreaty"..... Mr. Franklin. Soprano Solo"..... "Nightingale"..... Mrs. Jones. Trio"..... "The Mariners"..... Mrs. Jones, Messrs. Hicks and Scott. Quartette"..... "Tell Me, Thou Pretty Bee"..... Mesdames Jones and Minter, Messrs. Hicks and Scott. Accompanist Mrs. Geneva Minter and Miss Emma Roberts. There was an exceptionally appreciative audience. The concert was really one of the few finest of the season. Many of the numbers were warmly encored. Attachment Notice. In the court of Charles Brenner, a justice of the peace in and for Rockport township, Cuyahoga county, Ohio, on the 8th day of November, 1905, said justice issued an order of attachment in the case of the Webb C. Ball Watch Company plaintiff, vs. the City of Cleveland, or the sum of $23.50 with interest from November 7, 1905, and $10.00 probable costs of action. Said case will be for hearing on the 2nd day of January, 1906, at 2 p. m. sharp. GILBERT M. SEARS, Attorney for Plaintiff. 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WOMEN, Many women suffer in silence and drift along from bad to worse, knowing full well that they ought to have immediate assistance, but a natural modesty impels them to shrink from exposing themselves to the questions and probably examinations of even their family physician. It is unnecessary. Without money or price you can consult a woman whose knowledge from actual experience is great. Mrs. Pinkham's Standing Invitation: Women suffering from any form of female weakness are invited to promptly communicate with Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass. All letters are received, opened, read and answered by women only. A woman can freely talk of her private illness to a woman; thus has been established the eternal confidence between Mrs. Pinkham and the women of her community. Out of the vast volume of experience which she has to draw from, it is more than possible that she has gained the very knowledge that will help your case. She asks nothing in return except your good-will, and her advice has relieved thousands. Surely any woman, rich or poor, is very foolish if she does not receive this generous offer of assistance. — Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. 4 That in addressing Mrs. Pinkham you are confiding your private ills to a woman — a woman whose experience with woman's diseases covers a great many years. You can talk freely to a woman when it is revolting to relate your private troubles to a man — besides a man does not understand — simply because he is a man. Many women suffer in silence and drift along from bad to worse, knowing full well that the ought to have immediate assistance, but a nature modesty impels them to shrink from exposing themselves to the questions and probably examination even their family physician. It is unnecesses. Without money or price you can consult a woman whose knowledge from actual experience is g Mrs. Pinkham's Standing Invitation: Women suffering from any form of female weakness are invited to promptly communicate with Pinkham at Lynn Mass. All letters received, opened, read and answered by women only woman can freely talk of her private illness to woman; thus has been established the etern confidence between Mrs. Pinkham and the women of America which has never been broken. Out of the vast volume of experience which she has received, she has gained the very knowledge that will help your case. She asks nothing in return except your good-will, and her advice has relieved thousands. Surely any woman, rich or poor, is very foolish if she does not take advantage of this generous offer of assistance. — Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. Following we publish two letters from a woman who accepted this invitation. Note the result. First letter. "Dear Mrs. Pinkham: "For eight years I have suffered something terrible every mouth with my periods. The doctor told me to them. My doctor says I have ovarian and womb trouble, and I must go through an opioid addiction to submit to it if I can possibly help it. Please tell me what to do. I hope you can help. Mary Dimmick, 506 and E Capitol 82., Beming P. Washington, D.O. Second letter." * Dear Mrs. Pinkham: "After following carefully your advice and taking Lydia E. Finkham's Vegetable Compound, I am very anxious to send you what I have learned about their value and what you have done for me." For 33 Years Shiloh's Consumption Cure, the Lung Tonic, has been before the public, and this, together with the fact that its sales have steadily increased year by year, is the best proof of the merit of iloh as a cure for Coughs, Colds, and all diseases of the lungs and air passages. Those who have used Shiloh would not be without it. Those who have never used it should know that every bottle is sold with a positive guarantee that, if it doesn't cure your dealer it will refund you for it. Shiloh Has Cured thousands of the most obstinate cases of Coughs, Colds and Lung troubles. Let it cure you. "I think your Shiloh's Consumption Cure is the greatest benefit I have ever received. It was early in my life, old, brought to Shiloh, and a fatter baby or a healthier one cannot be treated with it. It has a cough or cold, one or two doors always always closed, not without a bottle of Shiloh's in my house for many times the price of it. I has saved him from a bill, Mr. J. B. Martin, Hunville, Ala. SHILOH 25c. with guarantee at all druggists MIXED FARMING WHEAT RAISING RANCHING three great pursues have wonderful results on the NO ACCREDITATION FARMS IN WESTERN CANADA FREE Homestead Lands of WESTERNCANADA Magnificent Climate-Farmers plowing in their shirr sleeves in the middle of November. 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We absolutely sure we are the locality and work and keep you free, we work in an explain the business fully, remember we guarantee a proof of quality. BOILL MANUFACTURING CO. Bax 1570 Detroit, Mich. WHOOPING COUGH BUNHA'S SPECIFIC Shortness and Lightsens Origan Arylxyl. Recommended by Physicians. Sold by Lickes Drug Co., Mfrm. CLEVELAND, O. PATENTS 45-page book FREE, WITZGERALD & CO. Box R. Washington, D. C. THIS PAPER IS ON FILE IN CHICAGO AND NEW YORK AT THE OFFICES OF A. N. KELLOGG NEWSPAPER CO. A. N. K.-C 2106 PISO'S CURE FOR CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Great. Use in times, good by drugs. CONSUMPTION THE GAZETTE.CLEVELAND. O., SATURDAY. DECEMBER 23. 1905. A Christmas Angel A Christmas Angel By DOROTHY DEAN HE angel's name was Rosy. Most days she was just an ordinary little girl, but on Christmas eve she was to be an angel. Nate Downey brought her to the door, and then went on to his brother Tom's. He had some business to talk over. Tom's women folks would be at the church to-night; it would be a good chance. The church was all trimmed with wreaths of evergreen and festoons of cedar, with mottoes and silver stars. There was a mysterious green curtain across one end of the platform, and now and then a young lady peeped from behind it with a very important face. Rosy was all wrapped up in a great fur cloak, but, oh! what a radiant white vision was hidden under that cloak! Because, as I said, Rosy was to be an angel, and it was Christmas eye. The church was full of happy people. She nestled down quietly in a corner, her part would not come for a long time. By and by she fell to wondering about the Christmas angels—if they would come to night across the fields. She had a great mind to go and see. She could slip out of the little door behind the curtain and nobody would know. So she gathered her fur cloak around her and slipped out into the snow. It vvv so white and still out there; the arms shone down at her; she was not afraid. The fields stretched away before her in wide, white silence, and she went away through a little hollow and across a pasture field. It was growing cold and she shivered under her fur cloak, but she did so want to see in the angels came. She wondered if there would be any little girl angels like her, and if she would hear them sing. She wondered which way they would come, and which was the star the wise men followed. Ma be if she knew she might follow it, and find the Little Christ-child, for had not they told her that He was on earth still? That one great star in the east, could it be the one? It was so bright she would follow it and see. It must be nearly time for the angels to come. Presently she began to wonder which way she had come. The fields were wide and white about her, rising winds lifted tiny whirls of snow and twisted them into garlands and then dropped them gently. She shivered with the cold. Somewhere lay home, and the warm, bright church, and she could not tell which way. She looked up at the stars, but they seemed so far away, and the Christmas angels did not come. She would sing; maybe they would hear, and tell her which way to go. It was ten o'clock when Nate Downey started home across the fields. It was nearer that way; he would stop a the church for Rosy. Tom and he had quarreled that night, something a, out the river meadow, and he walked on noodily, forgetting all about the blessed Christmastide, and the baby Peace that came to earth on Christmas night so long ago. All at once he stood still and listened. Somewhere out of the dim starlight a voice sang, faint and far. "Peace on earth," it sang, "peace and good-will." He remembered that it was Christmas eve. "Peace and good-will." sang the voice, blown a little farther by the wind. It was rosy's lip; what did it mean? The father's lip trembled a little. Rosy must be singing her song now in the church; what did it mean that he should hear it here? Was anything wrong with the child—his little pet daughter? The wind blew the sound to him again faintly. "Peace and good-will, good-will to men!" Might it not be a message to him? Perhaps after all he had been rash and hasty with Tom; Tom was a good man. He would see him again to-morrow. The voice came again, a little nearer; surely it was a voice, a child's voice, and there was the sound of a sob in it—it was Rosy's voice! Nate Downey hurried on. The wind tossed the snow in his face, clouds were drifting up from the west, and blotting out the stars. He called finally across the field: "Rosy! Rosy!" the wind caught the name as it left his lips and tossed it away. The little voice sang no more. Only the wind kept up its swift minor swell, and went on heaping little mounds in the corners. A great fear was in his heart. He called again. Oh there! whence came the little voice that cried sobbingly: "Papa, oh.papa!" He sprang forward eagerly, calling again and again, and each time the little voice answered, till at last he had his own little daughter in his arms; the little Christmas angel who had come through the snow to him with her message of peace. Money stopped a minute at the door of the church to let them know. Rosy was fast asleep in his arms; she stirred a little, half wakened by the lights and voices, and murmured drowsily the words of her Christmas song: "Peace and good-will, good-will to men!"—Rural New Yorker. "Well, Freddy," said Mr. Swayack, "did you get what you expected on the Christmas tree?" "No, sir," said Freddy, politely, but gloomily. "I didn't get what I expected, and I didn't expect I would, either."—Judge. Pathetic. First Millionaire—This is rather a sad Christmas for me. Second Millionaire—Why so? First Millionaire—I can't give my people anything that money won't buy. -Town Topics. at along that they natural missing them- inations of necessary. a woman he is great. tion: male weak- e with Mrs. he received, only. A ness to a eternal women Out the "As you know, I wrote you that my doctor said I must have an operation or I could not live. I then wrote you, telling you my all-around illness, that I could get it thoroughly well. I can walk miles without an ache or a pain, and I owe my life to you and I will never suffer from it. I wish every suffering woman would read this testimonial and realize the value of writing to you and your remedy."—Mrs. stary bending P. O. Washington, D. C. When a medicine has been successful in restoring to health so many women whose testimony is so unquestionable, you cannot well say, without trying it. "I do not believe it will help me." If you are ill, don't hesitate to get a bottle of Lydia M. Finkham's Vegetable Jam, and write Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass. "I advice it is free and always helpful." Inartistic Soul. "What did you think of those voices at the grand opera?" "They were good, strong voices, and what we put for seats, we couldn't thinkin' that we folks in the audience ought to be doin' the hollerin'. Wash' Bunched First Traveler--Did you ever see school of sharks? Second Ditto-Yes. Where? In the Atlantic or the Pacific. "Nother. In Wall street."—Detro., Free Press. Investigation. First Insurance Millionaire—The self-made man has a hard time of it. made man has a hard time of time. Second Insurance Millionaire—Yes; first they look down on you, then up to you, and last look into you—N. Y. Sun. To Cure a Cold in One Day Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets to cure E. coli. E. coli's signature is on oil. Stylish Death Blanche-Mustn't it be awful to be killed in an automobile race? Maud- But it's such an awfully stylish death. Baltimore American. 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Luckily, needed if I over ex- erted myself in the years ago I was suffering very much through the failure of the kidneys to eliminate the uric acid from my system. My back was very lame and ached if I over-extended myself in the least degree. At times I was weighed down with a feeling of languor and depression and suffered continually from annoying irregularities of the kidney secretions. I procured a box of Doan's Kidney Pills and began using them. I found prompt relief from the aching and lameness in my back, and by the time I had taken three boxes I was cured of all irregularities." Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box, Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. SICK HEADACHE CARTER'S LITTLE LIVER PILLS. HE angel's name was Rosy. Most days she was just an ordinary little girl, but on Christmas eve she was to be an angel. Nate Downey brought her to the door, and then went on to his brother Tom's. He had some business to talk over. 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When the correspondent asked the mother of Innocence Weeks why she had given the girl that name, she replied: "Bekaze she sich a sweet ill Satan!"—Atlanta Constitution. From Opera to Trade. Albert Frederick, at one time a famous operatic baryton, now practically controls the roast chestnut trade of New York. SYRUP OF FIGS To sweeten, To refresh, To cleanse the system, Effectually and Gently; Dispels colds and headaches when bilious or constipated; For men, women and children; There is only one Genuine Syrup of Figs; to get its beneficial effects Acts best on the kidneys and liver, stomach and bowels; Always buy the genuine — Manufactured by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. Louisville, Ky. San Francisco, Cal. New York, N.Y. The genuine Syrup of Figs is for sale by all first-class druggists. The full name of the company—California Fig Syrup Co.—is always printed on the front of every package. Price Fifty Cents per bottle. EDUCATIONAL NOTES Scotland, in proportion to her population, sends more boys to college than any other country. Japanese children begin to go to school when six years old. During the first four years they learn Japanese and Chinese; in the next four years every child has to learn English. Several schools in Nevada have been compelled to close because the trustees have found it impossible to secure teachers. Almost as soon as they arrive and take charge they resign and marry. President Dabney, of the University of Chicago, is advocating the forming of a student body at his institution to control college ethics. He believes that a student body, which would have general supervision over all student affairs, would be a good thing. Miss Helena T. Goessmann, who is the leader of the Catholic women's educational movement in the United States, in spite of the tremendous amount of work she is required to do with that association, will deliver 20 lectures this winter before clubs and colleges. The Teachers' Federation of Belgium has compiled statistics which go to show that boys from six to seven years of age who do not attend school both increase in stature and in weight in a higher ratio than the boys at the same age in a school. The supreme court of the state of Washington has decided that the law against disturbing a public school applies to schoolboys as well as to others. So John Packenham, the 14-year-old boy who disturbed his class at Chehalis, has been sent to the reform school. It is reported that many Roman Catholic colleges are to be changed into free high schools. This movement was led by the rector of the Catholic university at Washington, then mon-signore, but now Bishop Conaty, beginning in 1800 and getting important action in 1901, with the hearty approval of Cardinal Gibbons and Cardinal Rampolla. OPTIMISTIC OBSERVATIONS Even dyspepsia, that awful curse of humanity, has its lighter side. It saves grub. There is good in everything. A man may be ever so bad and still have good teeth. Let the fat man rejoice that he is no fatter than he is, and the thin man sing because he has skin and bones left. The man who has two mothers-in-law may take heart of hope, for he might have had three or four or half a dozen. The man who is alive should be thankful that he is not dead, and the dead should be thankful that they don't have to pay rent for their tombs. The married man can truly be thankful that he is not single, and the single man thankful because he is not married. There is room for rejoicing on all sides. The skinniest pig that ever rooted in the ground will make good soap grease. The toughest steak can be ground up in a meat grinder, disguised with spices and things, and made into mince pies. SAPIENT SENTENCES. Courtship is the enchanting view from a distance and marriage is actually climbing the mountain. The pull of a politician and the pull of a dentist are somewhat similar—they both cause others pain. 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OFFGS Dispels colds and headaches when SECRET WORTH LEARNING Why Man in Insane Asylum Was an Object of Envy to a "You poor man," said Mr. Hennessy, who, according to the Chicago Record, here, was for the first time seeing the patient. "I was sitting, you have been here? Can you remember? Oh, yes; very well." replied the patient; "seven years. You see, they let me do pretty near as I please because I'm harmless." You married? "Sure; I have a wife who used to throw things at me every time I came in the house." "She said: 'Do you know how she manages to live?'" "She's getting along all right. Her brother, who is a rich bachelor, is taking care of her. He never would give up a job, but as I was able to work, confound him." "And what do you do here?" "Sit around mostly, smokin' and waitin' for a job." "Say," said the visitor, speaking softly, and drawing a little nearer to the patient, "just between ourselves, how did you get them to send you here?" Words of Wisdom. Westfield, Ill., Dec. 18th (Special)—All who are suffering with Bright's Disease should read carefully the following letter from the Rev. G. L. Good, of this place, to I feel it as my duty to tell you of the wonderful benefit I have received from the use of Dodd's Kidney Pills. I am a Minister of the Gospel, and in my work I am frequented by people who ago I was laid up sick. I doctored with a number of physicians, and finally consulted a specialist, but without success. They all told me I had Bright's Disease, was in bed, and was in God. I heard of Dodd's Kidney Pills. They saved my life. I took sixteen boxes and now I am cured. The first day I took them I felt relief, and the second day I dried and two pounds, now I weighed one hundred and sixty-five, and I am the picture of health. I recommend Dodd's Kidney Pills to all my friends who have Kidney Trouble, and I pray to God that other people do the same and these words and be helped by them." 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