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"HERE SHALL THE PRESS, THE PEOPLE'S RIGHTS MAINTAIN, UNAWED BY INFLUENCE AND UNBRIED BY GAIN." The ESTABLISHED 1882. Negro Youth A Wonder Sydney A Gross, 16 year old boy of 335 N. 17th St., Philadelphia, Pa., is a prodigy. His discovery of a practical method of trisecting any angle of 180 degrees or less has startled some of the most eminent mathematicians of the East and has exploded theories which have been taught by students of geometry since the science was discovered thousands of years ago. Even the immortal mind of the immortal Euclid never conceived the apparently simple invention which is the child of the brain of this Philadelphia stripling who is a member of the latin scientific course in the sophomore year of the Boys' High School of that city. Ridicule of his fellow students aimed at him when he disputed a statement of Prof. Samuel K. Brecht, was responsible for the construction of the model which has caused the best known authorities on mathematics to hail young Gross as a wonder and his invention as one of the greatest practical contributions to geometrical science ever made. Among those eminent authorities are David Eugene Smith of Columbia University; Dr. M. J. Babb, president Middlestate Mathematical Association, and other educational leaders. The lad completely overshadows Prof. Kelly Miller of Howard University,—Cleveland Gazette. VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING. How the Vocational Guidance Survey of New York City voluntarily because those in charge believed that the really needful thing was to train children to be efficient rather than to find jobs for them for which they were not trained, is told in a document just issued for free distribution by the United States Bureau of Education. "What the children really want," says Miss Alice B. Barrows in the Bureau report, "is vocational training. The kernel of truth in this popular movement for vocational guidance is the need of vocational training for children. Vocational guidance should mean guidance for training, not guidance for jobs. Hence, under present conditions, the interests of public school children can best be served, not by the establishment of a vocation bureau, but by the development of vocational training." The survey was undertaken by a joint committee of the Junior League and the Public Education Association. It was organized for the purpose of studying a group of New York children leaving school to go to work. Investigation of the children at work showed that what they wanted more than anything else was "a job where you can learn." In most instances they were not getting it. For the most part their word meant nothing to them: they were rapidly "developing a feeling of protest against the lack of individual attention and training: against the military discipline and inexplicable tasks. On one point the New York report BALL THE PRESS, THE PEOPLE MRTINSBURG, W. ie unusually explicit. "There are no jobs for children under 16 which they ought to take," it declares. Further wore, it emphasizes the need for more information about industrial conditions before attempting to steer boys and girls into positions. "Neither the Vocational Education Survey, nor any other organization has adequate information at present about the demand for workers or the opportunities and conditions of work and training in the 20 largest industries, not to mention the legion of smaller ones." Until more exact information is at hand the vocational guidance movement, says the report, will remain "little more than a body of good intentions without any clarified plan." EDITOR STEWARD GIVES EVIDENCE OF BEING A GEOGRAPHER. The Chicago Inter-Ocean informs the world that Richard H. Bowling, a Negro of Norfolk, Va., won the highest honors at the sixty seventh commencement of Bucknell University at Lewisburg, Ky., Wednesday." Indeed! By the way, where is Lewisburg, Ky., and how does it happen that Kentucky has had an institution known as "Bucknell University" for sixty-seven years and nobody in the State knows anything about it? The Inter Ocean apparently has complete information, and we would like further information about this unexplored part of Kentucky.—The Evening Post. This is one of the cases where when ignorance is bliss it is folly to be wise. For the information of our neighbor we will state that the Lewisburg referred to is in Pennsylvania and Booknell University, which is one of the best of its kind in the United States is located there and has graduated many of the best scholars and best preachers in the country. Richard H. Bowling is a son of Rev. R. H. Bowling, D. D., President of the Virginia Baptist State Convention and pastor of a prominent Baptist Church in Norfolk, Va., and has the respect and esteem of both races in that city. There is a Lewisburg in Kentucky located on the O. & N. Branch of the L. & N. R. R. in Logan County, about ten miles from Russellville, with a population of about four hundred. The placing of "Ky." after Lewisburg instead of "Pa.," has given the Evening Post a good opportunity of poking a little fun at the Inter Ocean," but has also given greater publicity to a very interesting item.—Louisville American Baptist. HEAT MUST HAVE AFFECTED THEM. Washington, D. C.—Establishment of a Negro university in the north is the principal consideration of the New England Baptist Convention which held its sessions here recently. The convention went over the question of the proposed institution, and already has voted $10,000 toward its endowment fund. Somebody must be crazy with the heat." The above would be like "carrying coals to New Castle," or "water to the Great Lakes." The south is the place for such an institution. There is absolutely no need of it in this section. There are more first class facilities in this section of the country now, open to all persons—for our youth and others, too—than are taken advantage of by "Negroes."—Cleveland Gazette. BOOKER'S CUNNING EXPOSED TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, ALA. July First. 1 9 1 3. Mr. C. H. James. Charleston, W. Va. My dear Mr. James: I write to notify you that Mr. Ralph W. Tyler, National Organizer of Local Negro Business Leagues, is planning to visit your city in the interest of the National Negro Business League. I very much hope you will do whatever you can in cooperation with others to arouse interest in this movement, and also to see that Mr. Tyler has a comfortable stopping place. He plans to arrange to be in Charleston Tuesday and Wednesday July 15th and 16th. In view of the important position which Mr. Tyler has recently held in the Government service as Auditor of the Navy Department in Washington, and in view of his standing and importance as a man and citizen, I want to say to you in a confidential way that I think every possible arrangement should be made to give him a proper reception, one that will be in keeping with his standing. I should think that a banquet or some occasion ought to be arranged by which he could meet the leading men and women of our race who are engaged in business, and have a heart to heart talk with them. It is hoped that your Local League can, during Mr. Tyler's visit, see its way clear to make a small contribution to the National League, to meet contingent expenses, giving same to Mr. Tyler to be turned over by him to the League Treasury. Thanking you in advance for whatever you may be able to do, I am: P. S. I am also writing Mr. Alex. Courtney, and I hope you gentlemen will cooperate with others in arranging for Mr. Tyler's visit. B. T. W. I am in receipt of yours of the 1st. inst., relative to our Business League and also pertaining to the Hon. R. W. Tyler coming to our city in a few days and in reply to same will say I have referred this matter to Dr. H. F. Gamble, as he is always playing a conspicuous part in these matters and anything further relative to this you may take up with him. I am very busy at this time and hardly have time to devote to such and since Dr. Gamble has always been foremost in such matters I leave this matter to him and will follow suit in whatever plans he may make. P. S. My dear Sir:—The Idea strikes me that if Mr. Tyler wishes to inculcate the idea BUSINESS in our people that he should talk business in a PRIMITIVE way. I do not believe it is a good idea to enter our city among poor people and pull off a banquet at the expense of our poor people, which gives them the idea at once to begin at the top instead of at the bottom which is very poor business. If you will take note all other } races begin in an insignificant way, at the bottom of the ladder and climb up, but it is characteristic of our people to pull off big stunts in every thing they go at, and that is about all there is to it. Anecdotal Literature BY W. G. REV. ROWLAND HILL. It was Rev. Hill's habit to ride to church in an old family carriage, a practice too aristocratic in the judgment of one of his flock, who determined to rebuke the pastor about it. It was customary in his chapel for notes to be sent to the pulpit, requesting prayers for various objects. One Sabbath Hill was proceeding with the reading of these requests as usual, when he found one of the following purport: "Prayers are requested for the Rev. R. Hill, that he may be more humble and like the Master, who, instead of riding in a carriage, and content to be carried on an ass." Hill, having read the notice, lifted his spectacles to his forehead, and looking round the house, said that it was quite true he had been guilty of the stated fault; but if the writer would step around to the vestry door after the service, saddled and bridled, he would have no objection to ride home, after the manner of the Master, on the back of an ass. IN THE OLD DAYS Mayor Harrison, of Chicago, being congratulated on the orderliness of the Windy City under his administration, told a reporter an episode of old Chicago. "In old Chicago," he said, a lady was walking on a fashionable boulevard, when she dropped her purse. A rough behind her, picked it up and put it in his pocket. "Excuse me, sir," said the lady, but that purse is mine." Was yours, you mean? said the rough, as with a loud laugh and a wink at a passing policeman, he strode off. Your ship never comes in by itself, you have to go out and tow it in. A man is brave to begin married life, and a woman is brave to go on with it. A girl's waist has to be mighty slippery not to stick naturally to a man's arm. Jealousy never made anybody anything but miserable, but there would be something else anyhow. The first thing the devil does when he gets up in the morning is to call up a woman on the telephone and start her off with a bit of goose. A CHEERFUL OUTLOOK "Father dear," said Araminte. "Willie Smithers is going to call at your office this morning to ask you for my hand. Isn't there some little hint that I can give him before he goes so as to make it easier for him?" "Yes," said her pa, "tell him to take either before he comes. It will save him much pain." NO. 20 Noted Brazilians Are Honored Noted Brazilians Are Honored Senor Arturo Alfonso Schomburg (may his tribe increase) Secretary of the Negro Society for Historical Research at Yankees, N. Y., invited a few friends to meet, shake hands and taste salt with Second Lieutenant Olympio Antunius and Luz Villarintu da Silva of the Brazilian Man of War, Minas Geraes, now laying at the foot of 79th St., New York City, last Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at his residence, 63 W. 140th Street, New York City, and there was present Mr. J. B. Black, winner of the Cornell French prize, W. W. Weckes, Musical Director of the Historical Society, D. B. Fulton, H. y Dean, the African Traveller and Explorer, the host Mr. A. A. Schomburg, the guests of honor, and John Edward Bruce-Grit. A dinner fit for the goddess or any modern epicure was served, and Spanish and English flowed like water. Senor Antunius is white, but he is a man from the ground up, a jolly, jovial rollicking good fellow. Senor da Silva is a magnificent specimen of the manly and intelligent Brazilian Negro gentleman and naval officer, straight as a yard stick, modest as a woman, courteous as a Chesterfield, and withal a pleasant, agreeable and companionable gentleman. He speaks English — English — the American English is a little too involved for him, he said. The Society's linguist—the versatile and accomplished Clark, worked overtime during the Spanish part of the programme and turned the Spanish into English with fluency and precision. The Brazilians were not impressed with their cordial reception in Norfolk, Virginia, where they were introduced to Mr. Jim Crow, on the street cars, in that city. They manifestly did not like the gentleman and wanted none of his company, but he was forced upon them. He left a bad taste in their mouths, and a horrid impression on their minds. They could not reconcile the "great white father's" promises with his performances, nor understand how he can be so inconsistent in proclaiming this as the land of the tree and home of the brave, yet denying to his black children, and the black children of other lands the freedom which he demands and enjoys to the fullest extent himself. The visit of these South American blacks, and their experiences among the "superior races" in America, would seem to justify the Japanese charge laid against the Americans that "race and color do make a considerable difference when social honors are to be bestowed and civic rights enjoyed. These are boons which the black, and brown and yellow hued brethren need not expect in the United States until the change comes—if ever. Mr. Schomburg's dinner party was a distinct success, and the interchange of thought evoked by the serious conversation around the festive board furnished much food for thought and reflection. This is not the Negro's day—but it is not far off—God be thanked. Let us hope that the Negro will be ready for it when it comes. As a race: "Our echoes roll from soul to soul, and grow forever, and forever." We are all one, and have but one destiny. Bruce Grit. Entered in Post Office at Martinsburg 77. Va., as Second Class Matter The Baptist Ministers Alliance was in session at Ehenezer Memorial Baptist Church, this city, on Monday last. Mrs. Coralie R. Jenkins has gone back to her home in Uniontown, Pa., after a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Clifford. Mrs. Ella James is spending several weeks in the mountains at Mt. Lake Park, Md. We hope she will enjoy herself Messra, John Sprigge, and J. Paul Clifford, of Mechanicsburg Pa, visited in our city during the past week and seemed to enjoy their stay. Mr. John Williams, the well known painter and paper hanger, has been quite ill with typhoid fever at the City Hospital, where he has been undergoing treatment, but as we go press, he is somewhat improved. Rev. O. E Hodgee, Superintendent of the Staunton District of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and one of the best known ministers of the Washington Conference, was a recent guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Hutton, this city. Rev. A. O. Smith; formerly of Richmond, but now a temporary resident of Martinburg, preached at Dadley Baptist Church on Tuesday night and will preach at Ebenczer Memorial Baptist Church all day Sunday. He is said to be a very good speaker. Rev. John Reed, editor of the Churchman, and one of the best known ministers in the Shenandoah Valley, will hold a new kind of carnival at the Boath grounds all of next week. Guess you will wonder as to what sort of carnival he will have. It will be a religious one, and Mr. Reed will do the preaching. Mr. Andrew Rawls, a well known citizen of our town, departed this life Friday, following a brief illness from typhoid fever. His funeral will be held from Ebenezer Memorial Baptist Church today. The deceased, being of a kindly disposition, had many friends hereabouts who greatly regret his taking off. Mr. C. H. Marshall, the popular barber of East Martin Street, has made his shop thoroughly modern, and among many other improvements he has installed a hot and cold water system for the accommodation of his rapidly growing trade. When in need of a shave, a shampoo or anything to be had in a first class barber shop, give Morchell a call. PLANNING FOR BIG TIMES IN NASHVILLE. Nashville, Tenn.—Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons, which dates are September 18.h, 19.th, 20th and 21st, are set apart as special days at Greenwood Park, this city, in which special attention will be given by the throngs of visitors who will be here attending the Celebration and "Fifty Years of Jubilee" to be held in connection with the National Baptist Convention. Confirmation of these days had already been made, and the arrangements for the installation of the exhibits, as well as for handling the crowds to and from Greenwood Park, in going on space. It is understood at the headquarters that it will facilitate the handling of the exhibite if the commissioners from the various state Conventions will instruct every one to send his or her exhibits plainly and legibly marked. While Mr. Boyd and his force of workers will be ever on the alert to see that the displays are properly arranged, the director can be materially helped by the marking of these exhibits before they are shipped, as the plan is to return them all immedi- lately. There will be much appreciation by the promoters of the Exposition if the general public will take an interest in the scope of knowledge that these "Fifty Years of Jubilee" will give to the people, declares Mr. Boyd, who said he was confident that the President would soon return to the city, to further consummate the plans for the coming Celebration. These lines were first published in England in 1445, before the discovery of America, and before any of the discoveries and inventions mentioned therein. All the events predicted have come to pass except that mentioned in the last two lines. "Carriages without horses shall go, And accidents till the world with woe Around the world thoughts shall fly In the twinkling of an eye. Waters shall yet more wonders do, Now stranger, yet shall be true; The world upside down shall be And gold be found at root of tree. Through hills man shall ride And no horse nor ass be at his side; Under water man shall walk, Shall ride, shall sleep, shall talk. In the air men shall be seen In white, in black, in green; Iron in the water shall float As easily as a wooden boat. Gold shall be found mid stone In a land that's now unknown; Fire and water shall wonders do, England shall at last admit a Jew. And the world to an end shall some In eighteen hundred and eighty-one." Thumb-Kall Sketch of the State Superintendent of Free Schools. "Good morning! Is Professor Shawkey busy?" "Professor Shawkey is always busy." The above question was addressed to an attractive stenographer in one of the offices of the Department of Free Schools in the Capitol building, and the reply came back from aforesaid young lady with the rapidity of a Guning gun. There was nothing in the tone of voice to indicate to the visitor that he has asked foolish Question No. 5-11-44, but he has since learned that all who are acquainted with the State Superintendent of Free Schools never ask "Is Professor Shawkey busy?" He is one of the human dynamics of the state's public servants. He is naive,netic, forceful, and quick to think and to act. There is a erklepness in his speech; his sentences are well turned, yet he is not at all podantic. He is a man of tremendous energy and a plumpton for work. He is intensely interested in his department, and is a leader—not a trailler. Those who say in a position to speak with authority have paid handsome tribute to Prof. Shavekey is an educator of the advanced school. As a member of the Committee on Celebration, Schools, etc., of the Green Centenary Commission, he is proving an able conscient. He is doing all that he can to bring about the hearty cooperation of teachers and pupils in the forthcoming anniversary, June 20, which will be generally observed throughout the state. Cirouter on Limo The Experiment Station has in press Circular No. 6, on the use of lime on the farm, by Professor D. H. Hite Station Chemist. During the last year or two there has been greatly increased interest among the farmers of the state upon this important subject, and the circular is prepared to answer numerous inquiries for information. It includes a discussion of how lime improves soil texture, the growth of grass and clover, and promotes beneficial soil bacteria. It discusses how lime makes plant food available, and how it affects sour and worn out soils. Directions are given for the application of different forms of lime; and a list of dealers in lime from whom West Virginia farmers may purchase it is appended. This circular will have wide distribution, and will be sent free to all those applying for it who are not now on the Station mailing list. Agrultural Improvement. Several minor improvements are being made in the plans of the College of Agriculture. The greenhouses are being thoroughly repaired, and new beds are being installed. A cellar for storage of fruits is being built in connection with the burn, where fruit for class work may be stored during the fall and winter months. The horticultural department has erected a SUMMER SCHOOL THE WEST VIRGINIA COLOR Commences June 16, 1913, and Lasts Seven Weeks. Two MAIN COURSES: Teachers Review and Professional. Expenses Low. For further information, write Prof. Byrd Prillerman, Institute, W. Va. HOWARD UNIVERSITY, WASHINGTON, D.C. STEPHEN M. NEWMAN, D. D. PRESIDENT. Located in Capitol of the Nation, Campus of over twenty acres. Advantages interpassed. Modern scientific and general equipment. New Carnegie Library. New science Hall. Faculty of over one hundred. 152 students from 67 states and 10 other countries. Unusual opportunities for self-support. No young men or women of energy or capacity need be deprived of its advantages. THE COLLEGE OF ACTS AND SCIENCES. Devoted to liberal sciences. Coaches in English, Mathematics, Latin, Greek-French, German, Physics, Chemistry Biology, History, Philosophy, and the Social Sciences, such as are given in the best approved colleges. 16 professors. Kelly Rutherford, Jr., M. Dean. THE TEACHERS' COLLEGE. Special opportunities for teachers Regular college courses in Psychology, Pedagogy, Education, &c., with degree of A. B. Pedagogical courses inducted to F. B. degree. High-grade courses in Normal Training Music, Musical Arts, and Domestic Sciences. Graduates helped to positions: Lewis B. Moore A. M., Ph. D., Dana. THE ACADEMY. Faculty of 18. Three courses of four years each. High grade preparatory school. George J. Cummings, A. M. Dunn. THE COMMERCIAL COLLEGE. Courses in Bookkeeping, Silenceography, Compulsional Law, History, Civics, &c. Teachers and English high school education combined. George W. Cook, A. M. Dunn. SCHOOL OF MANUAL ARTS AND APPLIED SCIENCES. Furnishes through courses. All instructors. Offers four-year courses in Mechanical and Civil Engineering and Architecture. Professional Schools THE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY. Interdisciplinary. Five professors. Bread and thorough course. Advantages of connection with a great University. Students' Aid. Low expenses, Isaac Clark, D.D., Dean. THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. Forty-rine professors. Modern laboratories and equipment. Connected with new Freedman's Hospital, costing half million dollars. Clinical faculty not surpassed in America. Post-graduate school and Polyclinic. Edward A. Palloch, M. D., Jean, 5th and W. Streets S. W. W. C. McNeill, M. D., Secretary, 901 R. St., N. W. THE SCHOOL OF LAW Faculty of eight. Courses of three years, giving a thorough knowledge of theory and practice of law. 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Cruelty to dogs in the vivisection and experimental laboratories of the university was alleged. Miss Kendlett, Ford Ogden, rich, testified that every Friday for six months she had crawled through a hole in a fence so that she could gain entrance to the kennels of the university and obtain evidence. Miss Warden identified the back breaking machine, which she alleged is used in the laboratories to crush out the lives of dogs. The machine is best described as a destructive gullows. A heavy iron weight is operated on ropes and pulleys so that it will descend with sufficient force to break the backbone of any animal held beneath it. Mandateate Hangover at this point said: "We confine the right of the university to perform necessary medical experiments, but there is nothing too severe for a person who would devise or use such equipment as this, it is almost impossible to believe that a civilized human being would use no apparatus of this sort. It is an informal misuse." Samuel S. Gleason, formerly in charge of the university hospitals, said that the moorings of the faculty ordered the surgeons to remove all evidence of cruelty to animals when the legislature was voting on the vivification bill. He declared that after the measure was defeated and after the danger felt passed the practices were continued. HISTORY OF EUROPE MEN AND WOMEN OF EUROPE AND THE UNITED STATES. Adopted to the use of Students of rare history, and of Negro youth. A valuable and timely reference book with questions and answers. In printed on heavy, paper in good, large clear type, and compact bound in boards. A copy of this book should be in every North Boro. Once one dollar per volume—£1.00 Cash must invariably be sent every order postage paid. Good live agents wanted for west Virginia. No sample outfit. Stamps not accepted. For further information and terms to Agents, Addres. John H. Bruce Griff, Author and Pub Supplyhop Cottage, Yankees, N. Y. Raters to L. H. 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The attorney general has begun and is directing several important investigations which may lead to new or renewed prosecution of these who, Mr. McRoynolds has reason to believe, are breaking or evading the Sherman law. His investigators are looking into the affairs of First.-James A. Patten and others alleged to have formed a pool in cotton on the New York market. Second.-The New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad transportation monopoly in New England, as it is termed. Third.-The telephone trust which, it is charged, exists in the states of Washington and Oregon. Fourth.-The American Smelter and Refining company, especially with respect to its control of the Federal Smelter company and its acquisition of that company's stock. Fifth.-The American Tobacco company. The attorney general is dissatisfied with the decision the government ob ```markdown ``` dained in the United States supreme court. He wishes to test the law again to learn if the order for the company's dissolution cannot be made more effective. The company's retail cigar stores are maintained under the first decision. Sixth.-The Standard Oil company. The renewed action contemplated against this company would be based on the charge that it has not complied with the United States supreme court's order directing it to dissolve into its constituent companies. The decrees in this case have all been handed down and the lower federal court has approved the dissolution plan presented by the company. The contempt, which may be charged, would lie in the alleged failure by the company officers to obey strictly the dissolution plan agreed on. Seventh.—The anthractite carrying railroads and their allied coal mining companies for their 65 per cent carrier contracts with the independent mining companies. These contracts were held to have been in violation of law, but the decision was modified later by the supreme court so as to exclude a number of the contracts. Mr. McReynolds is moving to enforce the anti-trust laws on the assumption that congress will give him all the money necessary for the work. Officials of the Taft administration contended that they were embarrassed by the failure of congress to appropriate $60,000 to enable them to conclude pending investigations. Mr. McReynolds is working now under the appropriation then allowed to Attorney General Wickersham. Before its adjournment congress could make a deficiency appropriation for the department of justice should it be necessary COON ADOPTS GUINEAS. Hatched In Kitchen Stove and Kept Warm by Pet. Monessin, Pa.-Smoka, a pet coon belonging to Franklin Sauter, has adopted a brood of young guinea buns that were hutched in the oven of Mrs. Sauter's stove a few days ago. Local naturalists and woodsmen assert that this is the only instance on record where a coon is known to have overcome his natural instincts to kill all feathered creatures. Several months ago Sauter captured a young coon that had been pulled down and injured by the dogs. It soon became domesticated and became a great pet around the house. Sauter is also a breeder of guinea fowls, which are prone to leave their nests and sit in the fields and woodlands. Mistling one several weeks ago, Sauter traced her to the fields and secured ten of her eggs, which were within a day's time of incubation. Not having an incubator, Sauter put the eggs in the oven of his stove, and when they bathed he placed the chicks in a box behind the stove. He was greatly surprised in the morning to find the coon in the box "mothering" them. NO WAGES FOR PORTERS. "Red Tops" on Pennsylvania Must Poly on Tips. Philadelphia. Some porters in Pennsylvania railroad stations do not get even $1 a month in wages, as Lothbury Boyd testified that he did when pleading guilty in Pittsburgh of stealing $5 from a woman passenger. The porters in the Pennsylvania railroad stations, or "red tops," as they are called, are taken from the cleaning gangs. The men in the cleaning gangs get $40 to $45 a month. When more "red tops" are needed the station master goes to the cleaning gangs and says that he needs so many men, and the vacancies are filled by volunteers. At first the "red top" receive no wage at all. They must live solely on tips. But after they have been in the service for some time they get $20 to $30 monthly. The purpose of the small wage is "to make them hustle" it is said. The job of the "red top" is booked upon by the other cleaners as a "gentleman's job," and there is usually rivalry for the places. Any time a "red top" is dissatisfied with his post he can go back to the cleaning gavage. AT 81 WALKS FIVE MILES Makoo Long Trip on Foot to Dance Bunny Mug. White River Junction, Vt.-Albough he is eighty-one years old. Dana Bur- bank of Barnard walked five miles to attock an old folk balloon. Mr. Bur- bank DM not learn to dance until he was seventy-six years old. Now he likes it better than anything else in the world. "I never saw the tango or the bunny bug danced." Mr. Burbank told a reporter, "but old as I am I would like to give them just one whirl. "I don't think there is any harm in dancing or attending dances any more than there is in attending church. I know there is a lot said about dancing, and the idea is that it is immoral, but I don't see it that way. I think there is a lot of enjoyment obtained, and it makes you feel that you are not on the shelf of old age. I love to dance, and I am now realizing what I missed by not learning before. I don't know just what started me." SCATTER ASHES OF POET. Dostined For Flamoe, Wind Claims Remains of Josquin Miller. Oakland, Cal.—The ashes of Josquin Miller, "the poet of the Berrus," were scattered among the flames of a funeral pyre built by the poet's own hands. The ceremony was held at the Miller home, the Heights, in the picturesque hills near Oakland. The Bohemian club of San Francisco had charge of the rites, which were witnessed by more than 500 porous, including the poet's widow and daughter, Junuita, and many old time friends. The services, short and impressive, were in accordance with Miller's dying wishes. At their conclusion Colonel John P. Irish of Oakland mounted the stops of the pyre. "This," said Colonel Irish, "is not an occasion for mourning, but for rejoicing. We are here not to mourn the death of Joaqun Miller, but to rejoice that through his genius he still lives." Colonel Irish then applied a torch to the oil soaked fugots on the pyre. As the flames shot up he took the copper urn containing the poet's ashes and gave them to the fire. 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