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VOL. XVII THE MESSAGE Of President Roosevelt to Congress: IS AN INTERESTING DOCUMENT He Refers Forcibly to All the Important Questions of the Day and Gives His Ideas as to the Best Remedies For Correcting Present Evils. Washington, Dec. 2.—The president in his annual message no congress says: The congress assembles this year under the shadow of a great calamity. On the 11th of September President McKibley was shot by an anarchist while attending the Pan-American exposition at Buffalo and died in that city on the 11th of that month. Of the last seven elected presidents he is the third who has been murdered, and the bare recital of this fact is sufficient to justify grave alarm among all loyal American citizens. Moreover, the circumstances of this, the third assassination of an American president, have a peculiarly sinister significance. The president continues, with a etiology of Mr. McKinley, then turns to the subject of anarchy, denouncing its doctrines and preachers. He says: I earnestly recommend to the congress that in the exercise of its wise discretion it should take into consideration the coming to this country of anarchists or perous professing principles hostile to all government and justifying the murder of those placed in authority. Such individuals as those who not long ago gathered in open meeting to glorify the murder of King Humbert of Italy perpetrate a crime, and the law should insure their rigorous punishment. They and those like them should be kept out of this country, and if found here they should be promptly deported to the country whence they came, and farreaching provision should be made for the punishment of those who stay. No matter calls more urgently for the wisest thought of the congress. The president next considers business conditions, which he finds highly satisfactory. He continues: The tremendous and highly complex industrial development which went on with ever accelerated rapidity during the latter half of the nineteenth century brings us face to face at the beginning of the twentieth with very serious social problems. The old laws and the old customs which had almost the binding force of law were once quite sufficient to regulate the accumulation and distribution of wealth. Since the industrial changes which have so enormously increased the productive power of mankind they are no longer sufficient. Trade Combinations: The growth of cities has gone on beyond comparison faster than the growth of the country, and the upbuilding of the great industrial centers has meant a startling increase not merely in the aggregate of wealth, but in the number of very large individual and especially of very large corporate fortunes. The creation of these great corporate fortunes has not been due to the tariff nor to any other governmental action, but to natural causes in the business world, operating in other countries as they operate in our own. The process has 'aroused much anganism, a great part of which, is wholly without warrant. It is not true that as the rich have grown richer the poor have grown poorer. On the contrary, never before has the average man, the wageworker, the farmer, the small trader, been so well off as in this country and at the present time. There have been abuses connected with the accumulation of wealth, yet it remains true that a fortune accumulated in legitimate business can be accumulated by the person, specially benefited only on condition of conferring immense incididunt, benefits upon others. Successful enterprise of the type which benefits all maikind can only exist if the conditions are such as to offer great prizes as the rewards of success. Reasons For Caution. The president adds that there are many reasons for caution in dealing with corporations. He says: The same business conditions which have produced the great aggregations of corporate and individual wealth have made them very potent factors in international commercial competition. Moreover, it cannot too often be pointed out that to strike with ignorant violence at the interests of one set of men almost inevitably endangers the The Savannah Tribune. interests of all. The fundamental rule in our national life—the rule which underlies all others—is that, on the whole and in the long run, we shall go up or down together. How to Correct the Evils. All this is true, and yet it is also true that there are real and grave evils, one of the chief being overcapitalization because of its many baleal consequences, and a resolute and practical effort must be made to correct these evils. It is no limitation upon property rights or freedom of contract to require that when men receive from government the privilege of doing business under corporate form, which frees them from individual responsibility and enables them to call into their enterprises the capital of the public, they shall do so upon absolutely truthful representations as to the value of the property in which the capital is to be invested. Corporations engaged in interstate commerce should be regulated if they are found to exercise a license working to the public injury. It should be as much the aim of those who seek for social betterment to rid the business world of crimes of cunning as to rid the entire body politic of crimes of violence. Great corporations exist only because they are created and safeguarded by our institutions, and it is therefore our right and our duty to see that they work in harmony with these institutions. Publicity the First Essential. Publicity the First Essential. The first essential in determining how to deal with the great industrial combinations is knowledge of the facts—publicity. In the interest of the public the government should have the right to inspect and examine the workings of the great corporations engaged in interstate business. Publicity is the only sure remedy which we can now invoke. What further remedies are needed in the way of governmental regulation or taxation can only be determined after publicity has been obtained by process of law and in the course of administration. The first requisite is knowledge, full and complete—knowledge which may be made public to the world. The large corporations, commonly called trusts, though organized in one state, always do business in many states, often doing very little business in the state where they are incorporated. There is utter lack of uniformity in the state laws about them, and, as no state has any exclusive interest in or power over their acts, it has in practice proved impossible to get adequate regulation through state action. Therefore, in the interest of the whole people, the nation should, without interfering with the power of the states in the matter itself, also assume power of supervision and regulation over all corporations doing an interstate business. Amend Constitution If Necessary. When the constitution was adopted, at the end of the eighteenth century, no human wisdom could forcell the sweeping changes, alike in industrial and political conditions, which were to take place by the beginning of the twentieth century. At that time it was accepted as a matter of course that the several states were the proper authorities to regulate, so far as was then necessary, the comparatively insignificant and strictly localized corporate bodies of the day. The conditions are now wholly different, and wholly different notion is called for. I believe that a law can be framed which will enable the national government to exercise control along the lines above indicated, profiting by the experience gained through the passage and administration of the interstate commerce act. If, however, the judgment of the congress is that it lacks the constitutional power to pass such an act, then a constitutional amendment should be submitted to confer the power. There should be created a cabinet officer, to be known as secretary of commerce and industries, as provided in the bill introduced at the last session of the congress. It should be his province to deal with commerce in its broadest sense, including among many other things whatever concerns labor and all matters affecting the great business corporations and our merchant marine. Labor. The president declares that he regards it necessary to re-enact the Chinese exclusion law. In regard to labor he says that the government should provide in its contracts that all work should be done under "fair" conditions and that all night work should be forbidden for women and children as well as excessive overtime. He asserts that the immigration laws are unsatisfactory, and that a law should be enacted to keep out not only unarchists, but persons of a low moral tendency or of unsavory reputation, and those who are below a certain standard of economic fitness to enter our industrial field as competitors with American labor. The Tariff and Reciprocity. The president declares that nothing could be more unwise than to disturb the business interests of the country by any general tariff change at this time. Need For Wider Markets. Need For Wider Markets. Subject to this proviso of the proper protection necessary to our industrial well being at home, the principle of realpriority must command our hearty support. The phenomenal growth of our export trade emphasizes the urgency of the need for wider markets and for a liberal policy in dealing with foreign nations. Whatever is merely petty and vexatious in the way of trade restrictions should be avoided. The customers to whom we dispose of our surplus products in the long run, directly or indirectly, purchase those surplus products by giving us something in return. Their ability to purchase our products should as far as possible be secured by so arranging our tariff as to enable us to take from them those products which we can use without harm to our own industries and labor or the use of which will be of marked benefit to us. The island upon a firm footing, and it is declared that independence will be an accomplished fact. The president adds: Elsewhere I have discussed the question of reciprocity. In the case of Cuba, however, there are weighty reasons of morality and of national interest why the policy should be held to have a peculiar application, and I most earnestly ask your attention to the wisdom, indeed to the vital need, of providing for a substantial reduction in the tariff duties on Cuban imports into the United States. In dealing with the Philippine people we must show both patience and strength, forbearance and steadfast reservation. Our attitude guarantees our have not the slightest territory at our neighbors. The president space to the men which he says, tinned, the only men Monroe doctrine the best guarra recommends that not only for men. Four the men and 1,000 should be provided in office. It is most important that we should maintain the high level of our presont prosperity. We have now reached the point in the development of our interests where we are not only able to supply our own markets, but to produce a constantly growing surplus for which we must find markets abroad. To secure these markets we can utilize existing duties in any case where they are no longer needed for the purpose of protection, or in any case where the article is not produced here and the duty is no longer necessary for revenue, as giving us something to offer in exchange for what we ask. The cordial relations with other nations which are so desirable will naturally be promoted by the course thus required by our own interests. The natural line of development for a policy of reciprocity will be in connection with those of our productions which no longer require all of the support once needed to establish them upon a sound basis and with those others where either because of natural or of economic causes we are beyond the reach of successful competition. I ask the attention of the senate to the reciprocity treaties laid before it by my predecessor. The Merchant Marine. The Merchant Marine. The condition of the American merchant-marine is such as to call for immediate remedial action by the congress. It is discreditable to us as a nation that our merchant marine should be utterly insignificant in comparison to that of other nations which we overtax in other forms of business. We should not longer submit to conditions under which only a trifling portion of our great commerce is carried in our own ships. To remedy this state of things would not merely serve to build up our shipping interests, but it would also result in benefit to all who are interested in the permanent establishment of a wider market for American products and would provide an auxiliary force for the navy. Ships work for their own countries just as railroads work for their terminal points. Shipping lines, if established to the principal countries with which we have dealings, would be of political as well as commercial benefit. From every standpoint it is unwise for the United States to continue to rely upon the ships of competing nations for the distribution of our goods. It should be made advantageous to carry American goods in American built ships. Financial. The passage of the act establishing gold as the standard money has, it is declared, been shown to be timely and judicious. The president adds; In many respects the national banking law furnishes sufficient liberty for the proper exercise of the banking function, but there, seems to be need of better safeguards against the derangling influence of commercial crises and financial panics. Moreover, the currency of the country should be made responsive to the demands of our domestic trade and commerce. Economy in expenditures is urged. Amendment of the interstate commerce act is advised to insure the cardinal provisions of that act. The work carried on by the department of agriculture is next considered and praised highly. The president then turns to forest preservation and irrigation of arid lands, saying that both are highly necessary. He would put all the work in connection with the forest reserves in charge of the bureau of forestry. Irrigation. making the connection between the forest reserves and the water supply. He says: The forests are natural reservoirs. By restraining the streams in flood and replenishing them in drought they make possible the use of waters otherwise wasted. They prevent the soil from washing and so protect the storage reservoirs from filling up with silt. Forest conservation is, therefore, an essential condition of water conservation. The declaration is made that in the arid states the only right to water which should be recognized is that of use. The president says that the doctrine of private ownership of water apart from land cannot prevail without causing wrong. Insular Problems. Insular questions are next treated. In Hawaii our aim must be to develop the territory on the traditional American lines. Porto Rico is declared to be thriving as never before. The attention of congress is called to the need of legislation concerning the island's public lands. In Cuba it is stated that much progress has been made toward putting the independent government of the island upon a firm footing, and it is declared that independence will be an accomplished fact. The president adds: Elsewhere I have discussed the question of reciprocity. In the case of Cuba, however, there are weighty reasons of morality and of national interest why the policy should be held to have a peculiar application, and I most earnestly ask your attention to the wisdom, indeed to the vital need, of providing for a substantial reduction in the tariff duties on Cuban imports into the United States. In dealing with the Philippine people we must show both patience and strength, forbearance and steadfast resolution. Our aim is high. We do not desire to-do for the islanders merely what has elsewhere been done for tropic peoples by even the best foreign governments. We hope to do for them what has never before been done for any people of the triops—to make them fit for self government after the fashion of the really free nations. The only fear is lest in our overanxiety we give them a degree of independence for which they are unfit, thereby inviting reaction and disaster. As fast as there is any reasonable hope that in a given district the people can govern themselves self-government has been given in that district. There is not a locality fitted for self-government which has not received it. But it may well be that in certain cases it will have to be withdrawn because the inhabitants show themselves unfit to exercise it; such instances have already occurred. In other words, there is not the slightest chance of our failing to show a sufficiently humanitarian spirit. The danger comes in the opposite direction. Troubles Abend Yet. There are still troubles ahead in the islands. The insurrection has become an affair of local banditti and marauders, who deserve no higher regard than the brigands of portions of the old world. Encouragement, direct or indirect, to these insurrectes stands on the same footing as encouragement to hostile Indians in the days when we still had Indian wars. The president declares that the time has come for additional legislation for the Philippines. The Cable and the Canal. I call your attention most earnestly to the crying need of a cable to Hawaii and the Philippines, to be continued from the Philippines to points in Asia. No single great material work which remains to be undertaken on this continent is of such consequence to the American people as the building of a canal across the Isthmus connecting North and South America. Its importance to the nation is by no means limited merely to its material effects upon our business prosperity, and yet with a view to these effects alone it would be to the last degree important for us immediately to begin it. While its beneficial effects would perhaps be most marked upon the Pacific coast and the gulf and South Atlantic states, it would also greatly benefit other sections. It is emphatically a work which it, is for the interest of the entire country to begin and complete as soon as possible. I am glad to be able to announce to you that our negotiations on this subject with Great Britain, conducted on both sides in a spirit of friendliness and mutual good will, have resulted in my being able to lay before the senate a trenty which, if ratified, will enable us to begin preparations for an isthmian canal at any time and which guarantees to this nation every right that it has ever asked in connection with the canal. It specifically provides that the United States alone shall do the work of building and assume the responsibility of safeguarding the canal and shall regulate its neutral use by all nations on terms of equality without the guarantee or interference of any outside nation from any quarter. The Monroe Doctrine. The Monroe doctrine should be the cardinal feature of the foreign policy of all the nations of the two Americas, as it is of the United States. The Monroe doctrine is a declaration that there must be no territorial aggrandizement by any non-American power at the expense of any American power on American soil. It is in nowhere intended as hostile to any nation in the old world. Still less is it intended to give cover to any aggression by one new world power at the expense of any other. It is simply a step, and a long step, toward assuring the universal peace of the world by securing the possibility of permanent peace on this hemisphere. During the past century other influences have established the permanence and independence of the smaller states of Europe. Through the Monroe doctrine we hope to be able to safeguard like independence and secure like permanence for the lesser among the new world nations. This doctrine has nothing to do with the commercial relations of any American power save that it in truth allows each of them to form such as it desires. In other words, it is really a guarantee of the commercial independence of the Americas. We do not ask under this doctrine for any exclusive commercial dealings with any other American state. We do not guarantee any state against punishment if it misconducts itself, provided that punishment does not take the form of the acquisition of territory by any non-American power. Our attitude in Cuba is a sufficient guarantee of our own good faith. We have not the slightest desire to secure any territory at the expense of any of our neighbors. The Navy. The president devotes considerable space to the navy, the upbuilding of which, he says, should be steadily continued. The navy offers us, it is declared, the only means of insisting on the Monroe doctrine, and a strong navy is the best guarantee against war. He recommends that provision be made not only for more ships, but for more men. Four thousand additional seamen and 1,000 additional marines should be provided, as well as an increase in officers. After indorsing the naval militia forces the president says: But in addition we should at once provide for a national naval reserve, organized and trained under the direction of the navy department and subject to the call of the chief executive whenever war becomes imminent. It should be a real auxiliary to the naval seagoing peace establishment and offer material to be drawn on at once for manning our ships in time of war. The Army: It is not necessary to increase our army beyond its present size at this time, but it is necessary to keep it at the highest point of efficiency. The individual units who as officers and enlisted men compose this army are, we have good reason to believe, at least as efficient as those of any other army in the entire world. It is our duty to see that their training is of a kind to insure the highest possible expression of power to these units when acting in combination. The Merit System. The president indorses the merit system of making appointments and says: The president indicates the metropolitan system of making appointments and says: I recommend the passage of a law which will extend the classified service to the District of Columbia or will at least enable the president thus to extend it. In my judgment all laws providing for the temporary employment of clerks should hereafter contain a provision that they be selected under the civil service law. Cordial support from congress and people is asked for the St. Louis exposition. The Charleston exposition is commended to the good will of the people. The work of the Pan-American exposition is praised. It is recommended that the census office as now constituted should be made a permanent government bureau The Postal Service. A tribute is paid to the postal service, and the extension of free rural delivery is commended. The postoffice department should be sustained, the president says, in its efforts to remove the abuses in connection with second class mail matter. Much attention is paid to the situation in China, and the progress toward the establishment of peace there is recapitulated. Stress is laid on the importance of our continuing to advocate moderation in the dealings with China. The president concludes his message as follows: The death of Queen Victoria caused the people of the United States deep and heartfelt sorrow, to which the government gave full expression. When President McKinley died, our nation in turn received from every quarter of the British empire expressions of grief and sympathy no less sincere. The death of the Empress Dowager Frederick of Germany also aroused the genuine sympathy of the American people, and this sympathy was cordially reciprocated by Germany when the president was assassinated. Indeed, from every quarter of the civilized world we received at the time of the president's death assurances of such grief and regard as to touch the hearts of our people. In the midst of our affection we reverently thank the Almighty that we are at peace with the nations of mankind, and we firmly intend that our policy shall be such as to continue unbroken these international relations of mutual respect and good will. ATLANTA MARKETS. CORRECTED WEEKLY.—49 Groceries. Roasted coffee, per 100 pounds, Arbuckle $11.80, Lion $11.30, Green coffee, choice 10c; fair 5 cents; prime 7 cents Sugar, standard granulated, 5.10c, Syrup, New Orleans 20 open kettle 50 @45c; mixed, choice 50 @33c, Sault Sack 50 mixed, choice 50 @33c, Sault Sack 50 syrup 5.10c @14.0 do bbls, bulk $2.60; ice cream $1.25; common 60 @70, Cheese, fancy, full cream 12% @ 13 cents, Matches, 65% @45% @55%; 20s $1.50 @17.50; $2.75, Soda, Arm & Hammer, $30 Crackers, soda 6% @45% @55%; 10s $1.80 Fancy 7 @10; Oysters, F, W $2.00; L, W $1.65, Fancy, head rice, Lc; head rice, 65c. Flour, Grain and Meat. Flour, Diamond, first patent, #4.75; second patent, #4.30; straight, #3.85; extra fancy #3.65; fancy, #3.55; extra family, #3.20. First patent spring wheat, #4.75. Corn, choise, white, #6c; No. 2 do, #5c; No. 3 do, #8c; mixed 55c; Texas' rustproof 75c. Kansas 70 cents. Bay, No. 1 timothy, large bales, #1.10. No. 1 small bales, #1. No. 2, #9c. Meal, small bale, #80c; bolted meal, #75c. small packs, #1.20. Short stock, #35c. milk on one hundred pounds. Cotton seed meal, #1.50 per 100 pounds. Hudnut's grills, #2.10. Country Produce. Egrs, 22@22.sst, butter, fancy 22@22%c, fancy Jersey, butter, 22%22%c, cents; Tennessee butter, good sale, 18@20c; Live pivltrv, hens, 25@25%c, fries, large, 18c; small, 18@14c. Ducks, puddle, 18c; Irish potatoes, @ 10@20c, Irish potatoes, @ 12@20c, kelah, Pens, white $1.75@2.00; lady, $2.25@2.50; field $1.15@1.33. Celerny 40@50dozen. RICHARDSON MINORITY LEADER Short and Sharp Fight Made Over Resolutions Offered By the New York Delegation, But No Action Taken. A Washington special says: The democratic members of the house of representatives met in caucus in the hall of the house at 11 o'clock Saturday. There are 151 democrats and eight fusionists, silverites and populists in the new house. Of these members of the minority 126 were present, including Mr. Shafroth, of Colorado, and Mr. Newlands, silverites. Mr. Neville and Mr. Stark, populists, of Nebraska, declined to enter the caucus. Mr. Hay, of Virginia, chairman of the democratic caucus, presided. Without opposition the following selections were made for officers of the house to be presented at the meeting of the house Monday. Speaker, Mr. Richardson, of Tennessee; clerk, ex-Representative James Kerr, of Pennsylvania; sergeant at arms, ex-Representative E. V. Brookshire, of Indiana; doorkeeper, Charles Edwards, Texas; postmaster, James K. Jackson, of Alabama. The selection of Mr. Richardson as candidate for speaker.clothes him officially with the minority, leadership. Mr. Richardson briefly thanked the caucus for the honor done him. The interesting portion of the caucus followed. Representative McCillan, of New York, by direction of the democratic members of the New York delegation who had met just prior to the assembling of the caucus, offered n resolution as an expression of the sense of the caucus which, in part, was as follows: "Resolved, That we shall promote to the utmost of our power the removal of the oppressive, restrictive and often prohibitive features of the existing tariff. It has been truly declared to be the mother of trusts. The tendency to create combinations of wealth, establishing practical monopolies in the manufacturing and commercial industries of the United States, threatens the future existence of individual manufacturers and merchants and tradesmen of moderate or small means. "2. We shall favor just and generous treatment of the inhabitants of Porto Rico and Cuba. American obligations to Cuba should be sacredly performed. "3. We are opposed to the subsy bill presented at the last session as calculated to create a shipping monopoly. "4. We shall oppose the use in any form of the money of all the people for the exclusive benefit of private interests. "5. We shall insist upon the sacred force of the fundamental American rule of democratic self-government. Whatever protectorate over newly-acquired islands or lately conquered people may be necessary for a longer or a shorter time, whatever limited sites for naval stations may properly be retained or acquired by the United States, we are opposed to any incorporation into our republic of other lands or the assumption of sovereignty over them, except as their inhabitants may be fitted for self-government, and except as the protection of our constitution no less than of our flag may be extended to them with safety to ourselves." The presenting of this resolution precipitated a row. Mr. Richardson attempted to prevent the reading of it by a motion to refer all resolutions to a special committee of twelve, who should report at a future caucus, but this motion was ruled out of order pending the reading of the resolution. When the reading was concluded Mr. Ball, of Texas, gave notice that he would offer the Kansas City platform as a substitute. This brought replies from Mr. Fitzgerald, of New York, and Mr. McDermont, of New Jersey, both of whom protested against the injection of the financial issue into the democratic councils. "We can never win," declared Mr. Fitzgerald, "if we no not discard the heresy of free silver." "We can never win," retorted Mr. Ball, unless men calling themselves democrats support the national platform of the democratic party." After further sharp exchanges, Mr Richardson succeeded in swelling the disturbance by renewing his motion to refer all resolutions to the special committee of twelve to be appointed by the chairman of the caucus. The motion prevailed. SUBSCRIPTION RATE 8. One Year. $1.25 Six Months. .75 Three Months. .50 Remittance must be made by Express or Post Office Money Order, or Registered Letter Advertising Rates given on application. SATURDAY DECEMBER 7, 1901. THE unrighteous Bell amendment dividing the school fund was defeated on Thursday. We hope that this will be the last of such agitation. ONE Kitchin, a member of congress, from North Carolina, has introduced a bill to repeal the fifteenth amendment. Poor fellow, his bill will "die a birning." THE President's message to congress though one of the very longest ever written by a President is at the same time one of the ablest and most readable documents ever presented to the congress. It is well received by the nation, and there is but few criticisms in the press of the country. By consulting another column of THE TRIBUNE, our readers will find a notice for a meeting of citizens to consider a proposition for the establishing of a mercantile business. It is hoped that our citizens, especially those who are interested in racial development, will attend and lend aid to the movement. It is heartily endorsed by THE TRIBUNE, not as a "catch penny" movement, but one that will be the resultant of much good. This is one of our opportunities, therefore let us grasp hold of it. A JOINT resolution was introduced in the house on Monday, proposing the appointment of a committee of three to investigate the report whether at the congressional election in Louisiana the rights of any of the male inhabitants of that state were abridged or denied; whether the members from that state so chosen are entitled to their seats, and whether congress should enact further laws for the enforcement of the fourteenth and fifteenth amendment. This has the true ring about it and should be passed. THE Bell bill has been considered in the senate this week. His first amendment was lost. In discussing the division of the school fund, Senator Cobb replied to him and proved himself as being against the decrease of the amount given the Negro for education, and showed figures to prove that he does not get more than his just proportion now. Thank God for Senator Cobb and may his tribe increase. It is seldom that any one will speak out in meeting like that and this Senator should be honored for the expression of his convictions. Mr. Moody from Massachusetts, is on the right line. On the first day of congress he introduced two bills of vital importance to the Negro. His bill to prevent Lynching in default of state protection should meet a hearty response and passed. Every Negro in the United States should bestir himself in this matter and see that the proper backing is given the bill. All of us have been long complaining about the non-interference of the national government whenever there is a Lynching, now we have a chance to prove whether we want federal interference or not. Our people all over the country should organize in support of this bill and there should be no delay about doing so. Honor Our Murdered President. A circular has been issued relative to the erection of a memorial to the lamented deceased President William McKinley. It is to be hoped the people will respond, and for that purpose THE TRIBUNE will receive subscriptions and publish the names of the subscribers as often as received. Let all give something, no matter how small. The following is the statement: The McKinley National Memorial Association having been incorporated according to law, met in Cleveland Ohio for the purpose of offering an organization by the election of officers and adoption of regulations for its government. The President of the United States, at the request of Mrs. McKinley and members of the family has named a board of Trustees. The Trustees having qualified, proceeded to the election of officers, choosing as President, William R. Day, Canton, Ohio President, Marcus A. Hanna, Cleveland Ohio Treasurer, Myron T. Herrick, Cleveland, Ohio. Secretary, Ryerson Ritchie, Cleveland Ohio. The purposes of the Association, as defined in its certificate of incorporation, are the erection and maintenance at Canton, President and maintenance at Cleveland, President and raising the necessary funds for said purposes; and, after fully providing therefor, the surplus of such funds if any, to be devoted to such memorial as may be provided for the late President at the National Capitol. The memorial will be erected at Canton, that city having been unburied by public life and selected by him as his final resting place. The memorial is to be, in the highest sense, the sincere expression of all the requests of the President McKinley and of their admiration for the qualities expressed so eminently in his life and deeds. It is the purpose to have the offerings of the people voluntary with a full opportunity to all to contribute. The cooperation of the governors and officers of the states municipalities of the United States, and all religious, educational, civic, patriotic, fraternal, benevolent, and other organizations is invited. All public officials, organized bodies, and the press are requested to take immediate steps to secure, at the earliest possible time, a full response to requests of the country to lend its efficient aid to the collection and forwarding of subscriptions. Money may be deposited in banks and other financial institutions, with telegraph, telephone and express offices; and with postmasters, who are requested to receive and transmit them to the Treasurer promptly. The Trustees of the Association will receive subscriptions. Remittances may be made directly to Myron T. Herrick, Treasurer. Cleveland, Ohio. Subscriptions abroad may be received by the ambassadors, ministers, and consuls of the United States, and in Cuba, Porto Rico, Hawaï, and the Philippine Island by the respective governors thereof or person thereof. The Association will prepare and distribute to all donors to the fund a souvenir certificate which will be worthy of preservation as evidence of the holder's participation in the work. The name and postoffice address of each contributor should be forwarded to the Treasurer of the Association and the member of preservation in the permanent archives of the Association. It is hoped that the response of the people will be so liberal that a memorial may be erected which will fittingly honor the memory of our martyrd President, and emphasize their loyalty to our institutions and their abhorrence of that spirit of lawlessness which inspired the assault upon his life. Strong Memorial to The Legislature. The following strong memorial was placed on the desk of every senator.when the Bell amendments came up for consideration. It is convincing and did the work: In behalf therefore, of the four hundred thousand black school child ren of Georgia, we, the undersigned, desire to urge upon you certain considerations, against the passage of this amendment. You well know, gentlemen, that the fundamental principle upon which the Free Common School System rests, is this: that the education of the citizens of a common wealth is not merely a private matter; that simply because a man is born poor, or humble, or black, is no adequate reason why he should be deprived of a chance to make himself a useful member of society. On the contrary, poverty, hereditary weakness or racial differences are rather additional grounds for increased effort on the part of the State to supplement these defects. Nor is this duty of public education a matter of mere charity or alm-giving. It is first, a wise measure of self-defense to guard the State against the errors and crimes of sheer ignorance. No system of education can insure wisdom and virtue but it is certain that the nations which lead civilization to-day are the nations which have fostered the public school. Right here in Georgia President Branson, of your State Normal School, has shown that illiterate Negroes furnish three times as many criminals as those who have been trained in the Public Schools. Secondly, as Dr. J. L. M. Curry declared in your presence last year, no investment that a State can make pays such quick and large returns as the education of her citizens, be they rich or poor, black or white. There is no peculiar magic about popular education which makes it good for white boys and bad for black boys. Among all races the education of the masses, without distinction of color or class, is valuable not simply to the class education but to all classes. The fate of all social classes is bound up in the fate of each, and half the world cannot rise by climbing on the backs of the other half. The State of Georgia possesses in its peasantry the germ of a willing thrifty agricultural and industrial people, capable of contributing untold energy to the development of our State. Therefore the way to profit most by black labor is not to push it down to pull it up—not to discourage it in ignorance and sloth, but to encourage it toward intelligence and thrift. The greatest single agency for this is the Negro Common School. Nor is the education of the black boy a burden or a menace to the white boy. The rise of one man does not involve the fall of his neighbor; on the contrary, it is the clear interest of a man to be surrounded by intelligence and decency rather than to live among dumb-driven cattle. The degradation of the black man is the real burden under which the Southern white man staggers to-day, and as that noted Georgian Dr. Haygood, has said, "The degrading of the black woman is the damnation of the white woman's son." The South has long since come to acknowledge that Negroes are human beings capable of improvement. If so, then in all maters affecting them, their interests and desires, as well as youre, must receive some attention. The black folk of Georgia desire knowledge; they want, to become an intelligent, efficient people. For this they toil and strive and sacrifice; of this they talk and dream. If you want them to be satisfied give them opportunities to improve and advance. If you want to depopulate the fields and plantations and kill the cities, then shut up the country school houses, and reduce farm life to one dead level of brute toil. There is a wide-spread notion that the best opinion in Georgia and her sister states is really opposed to all efforts at civilizing and educating black men and making them intelligent citizens. We do not wish to believe this, and yet we must confess that the continued agitation here and elsewhere of propositions to restrict the already meagre opportunities for Negro education gives some color to the charge. We sincerely hope that the best conscience of this state will refuse to be stamped by cries. of Caste and Pleas of Poverty into a position directly opposed to the settled policy of the civilized world. If there is one point on which all students of the Negro problems are agreed is this: That free adequate common school privileges must be offered to every black and white child in the South. That is not the case to-day with either race, you, gentlemen, are well aware. The white schools are bad and need improvement, while the black schools are infinitely worse. Even under present arrangements in this state black children have nothing like the public school facilities of the whites. The black children form 48 per cent, of the school population; and yet of the $1,318,512.25 spent for teachers' salaries in 1900, only $283,538.05, or 21 per cent, went to Negro teachers. The total public school property owned by county boards in this state is valued at $445,885.42. Of this only 69,240, or 15 per cent, belongs to Negro schools. The whites have 824 school-houses, the blacks only 143. In fine, of every dollar which Georgia spends on the public common school the white child gets 50 cents and the Negro but 20 cents. As this, too, omits all mention of the well-known fact that out of the $400,000 contributed by the United States government to agricultural education in Georgia since 1890, the Negroes of this state have received considerably less than $100,000 although the act directs a "just and equitable" distribution of the fund. Equal opportunity for all men is the spirit of the Age-end, and that people who assert that the unrisen cannot rise and then emphasize the assertion by sitting on them, lead all fair-minded men to suspect them of insincerity. It is hardly necessary for us to direct your attention to the vague and loose wording of the proposed amendment. Who can say what proportion of the taxes is paid by each race? Is the proportion of direct taxes paid any just measure of the indirect taxes? And if this assertion is arbitrarily made, would it stand review before courts? The amount of taxes directly paid by an individual into the coffers of the State is surely no just measure of his value to the State. Direct taxes are laid almost exclusively on accumulated property. If, for any reason, a particular person or group of persons have little or no accumulated property, then direct taxes will be a small. Notwithstanding this they may help in other, and just as effective ways, in bearing the burden of government. Every law-biding citizen, every artisan and laborer, every housekeeper and servant helps bear the common burden of the State when he does his duty well. Such workers rent the houses on which the landlord is taxed; they buy the goods on which the merchant is taxed; they till the soil on which the farmer is taxed; they make the homes on which the taxpayers live. Certainly, without renters, customers, laborers or servants, there would be few taxes paid in Georgia by anybody. In any social group the proposal to let members share in the benefits of society, according to their several contributions to its welfare, has at first a certain semblance of justice, until one asks, how shall these contributions be measured and compared; who contributes most to the State—the millionaire who pays one thousandth of a vast income or the farmer who pays one-hundredth of his meagre crop? Unless the parable of the widow's mite does not apply to Georgia, surely the black people of this State sacrifice more to the public weal by the the taxes they pay on fifteen and one half million dollars' worth of hard earned property than the whites, whose accumulated wealth is due at least in part to the unrequited toil of our fathers. The author of the proposed amendment declares that his proposition will reduce the Negro School fund to $50,000! Fifty thousand dollars to educate a group of children on whom a State like Massachusetts would expend $15,000,000 And this, too in the face of the fact that we pay to the school fund $115,000 in poll tax alone, to say nothing of our indirect contribution through convict hire, licenses and other taxes. You are asked then, gentlemen, virtually to close the Negro schools in order to add fifty cents a year to each pupil in white schools. Could a proposition be more glaringly unjust than this? Such a calamity could not fail to arouse the sympathy of philanthropists if not the aid of the national, government, so that in the long run the result of this amendment might easily be, not the permanent closing of the Negro schools, but their transfer from the control of the state to outside parties. Popular government in the United States is not a failure, but it is having in these days a severe and critical trial. Its success in future depends upon the ability of great classes of men to rise above prejudice and do strict justice to their fellowmen. And to-day strict justice in Georgia demands free common school training for every single child of the State. A Flourishing Institution. The Florida State Normal and Industrial College is flourishing beyond the fairest expectations of its friends, with Prof. N. B. Young as president. This college has been opened little more than a month and although two low grades were cut off, and with them about sixty pupils, yet the present enrollment is 136 excluding the model school enrollment. Of this number 100 are in the boarding department. This department is fuller now than it has been since the death of the lamented Gibbs. All signs indicate that this is to be a red letter year in the history of the school. The new industries—tailoring, painting, wheelwrighting, blacksmithing, and millinery are running at full capacity and the old industries re-organized along progressive lines are also running in good shape. Both students and teachers are taking hold of the work with a spirit that prophesies success in every department. The president is especially gratified because no complaint has yet come to him from any source regarding the re-organization of the school's work. Indeed, he has daily assurances from the friends and patrons of the school that they are heartily in accord with the present administration. MASONIC COLUMN. MASONIC COLUMN. The best brother should only be placed in the East. The first part of the donation to the home is due. Every lodge must forward the same to Bro. Spencer immediately. Fail not brethren. Past Master Marshall of Dawson informs us that his lodge is still adding timber to the building and not bothered with the bogus "York Rites." The brethren from various parts of the state are writing the Grand Patron for information about the Eastern Star. The order is on the boom in the state. Bes Hive Lodge at Jakin is true to its name, industrious and full of good deeds. It has forwarded its claims for the home and sent also the donation for the furniture. All chartered Eastern Star Chapters are ordered to hold election of officers and have them installed on or before the 27th of December and forward the names to the Grand Patron at Savannah and the Grand Secretary at Tison. The brethren of Mystic Tie Lodge at Buck Creek have left no stone unturned for the prosecution of the murderer of Bro. Sylvester Freeman who was given a sentence of 99 years in the penitentiary. The case has cost the lodge $87.10, and Bro. J. S. Lovett, has informed us that the cost may be added to it. Each warranted lodge in the jurisdiction is required to hold election for officers and have them installed on or before the 27th of December. In electing officers, the names of the Worshipful masters and Secretaries must be sent to the Grand Master at Atlanta, and to the Grand Secretary at Savannah. This order is important and no lodge should fail in complying with it so that the new roll of officers can be fully completed. St. Philips Church Dots. Rev Cargile will preach his farewell sermon to-morrow night and will review his year's work as pastor, and will leave for the annual conference which will convene at Brunswick, Ga., December 11. Rev Cargile has done a great work this year and the members and friends of St. Philips congratulate him on his administration and it is hoped that he will be sent back, for it is the desire of every member that they must finish paying for this church before next June. Next Sunday is the last Sunday before Rev Cargile leaves for the annual conference and every member must pay their dollar. The leader of every class want to make a good report. Come out on Sunday and pay up. We want to raise at lease one hundred dollars, and there is no doubt about it, you can raise it. Don't forget the entertainment at St. Philips on Wednesday night next given by the African prince Oska Suma. Half of the receipts go to the church. Admission 10 cents. Come out and let us have a big crowd at the first bazaar - of 1902, which will be opened at the Harris street hall on Monday night, January 6th continuing ten nights. It will be the biggest affair of the season. The friends and the public THIS STORE is growing better every day. It is absolutely the popular trading place of people of all kinds of purses. Everything known in Dress Goods, Ready Made Suits, Millinery, and House Furnishings. When in need of such b sure you pay them a visit and you will be pleased with the good treatment and low prices. are invited to patronize the bazaar. Several prizes will be awarded to the several contestants. Mr. M. C. Rogers the general chairman, says this bazaar will eclipse any entertainment ever given by St. Phillips church. Services to-morrow as follows: Prayer meeting at 5:30 a m; preaching 11 a m.; Sunday School at 3 p m; Christian Endeavor at 4:30 p m; preaching at 8:30 p m; everybody is cardially invited. Thanksgiving services were held at St. Philips on thanksgiving day. After services the ladies of the church formed a committee and visited the Georgia Infirmary, remembering the sick, they carried out quite an assortment of refreshments, which the inmates enjoyed very much. Thanks to the ladies. Officers Elected. The Masters and Pilots Association held election of officers on Monday last, as follows: Capt W. D. Armstrong, Pres; Pilot Raymond Noble, vice-president; Engineer, J. R. Middleton, Secretary; Capt. John Starr, treasurer; Pilot John Matthews, Chaplain; Capt. E. Seabrook, Advocate; Trustees, W. D. Armstrong, P. B. Parker, R. F. Robinson. A Good Man Dead. Mr. Jas. Coppack, Sr., father of all the Coppacks, of Kilburn, Ga., and member of St. Phillips Lodge No 96 of Swainsboro, and also a member of the St. James A.M. E church, of Kilburn, died at his home Nov. 27th. Mr. Coppack was never confined to his bed to the day of his death which is quite a shock to his family and friends. He leaves a wife and nine children. Memorial services will be held Sunday Dec. 8th, at the above named church, by St. Philip and sister lodges. He was 69 years, 8 months and 23 days old when he died. Seaboard Air Line. The Seaboard Air Line Railway announces that, effective October 15, 1991, round trip Winter Excursion tickets will be sold to resort points on its lines in North and South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. These low rates taken in connection with the resort points operated over this line, which is the shortest and best to Florida points, are brought to the attention of tho-e who are planning Winter tours. It will be distinctly to their advantage to obtain definite information, which will be cheerfully furnished by any Agent or Representative of the company. J. C. HORTON Eastern Pass' r Agent, 1183 Broadway, New York City. W. H. Doll Gell' Gant' Pass' r Dept., 1434 N. Y. Ave. Washington, D. C O. L. LONGSHOG, N. E. Pass' r Agt. 308 Washington St., Boeton Mass. J. R. Dale' Trust' Barg, Baltimore, Md. R. E. L. BUNCH, Gen' Pass' r Agt. Portsmouth, Va. Southern Pants Company Tallors. 115 CONGRESS ST.WEST. Pants $3.00 and up. Suits $14.00 and up. If you want to have your clothing made, go to them. MONEY-TO LOAN ....ON..... Improved City Property. Low Rate of Interest. One to Five Years. Chas. F. FULTON. Fritta, Cakes, Pies, Cigars, and Tobaccos. Your wants in this line supplied. GIVE ME A CALL. No. 649 WHEATON STREET. KEEPS A FINE LINE or GROCERIES At the Corner of Perry and Guilford Sts. —Call On H im AT EITHER OF HIS STORES WHEN YOU Wish Anything in His Line. (Late with Dr. Held of New York City.) DOES FIRST-CLASS DENTAL WORK. At prices in reach of all. Consultation and Examination Free. No. 220 East Broad Street, SAVANNAH. GA Office alwas open. FLORIDA WEST SAL INDIA SHORT NL VESTIBULED LIMITED TRAINS DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE The short line to Norfolk, Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and the East. No. 27 North and East - - - - - - - 500 am No. 31 North and East - - - - - - - 150 pm No. 34 Jacksonville and Florida - 205 pm No. 72 Montgomery and West - 800 pm No. 74 Helena and Local Points - 830 am No. 60 Jacksonville and Florida - 1137 pm No. 36 Brunswick - - - - - - - 1010 am DEPARTURE OF TRAINS FOR No. 27 Jacksonville and Florida - 500 am No. 31 Jacksonville and Florida - 165 pm No. 34 New York and East - - - - - 210 pm No. 35 Brunswick - - - - - - - 450 pm No. 71 Montgomery and West - 725 am No. 73 Helena and Local Points - 630 pm No. 66 New York and East - - - - - 1145 pm Magnificent Pullman buffet sleeping cars to Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York; also to Jacksonville and Tampa. Buffet parlor cars Savannah to Montgomery. For additional information, apply to Ticket Office, Bull and Bryan streets, phone 28. SR Southern Railway. Trains arrive and depart Savannah on 90th meridian time—one hour slower than city time. Schedule in Effect June 26, 1901. TO THE NORTH AND EAST. Lv Savannah (C.T.) - 12.25p 12.50m Ar Blackville (E.T.) - 4.12p 4.23s Ar Columbia - 5.50p 6.16s Ar Choiote - 9.00p 9.55s Ar Greensboro - 11.42p 12.43p Ar Norfolk - 8.50a 10.40p Ar Danville - 12.48a 1.52p Ar Richmond - 6.00a 6.40p Ar Lynchburg - 2.40a 4.07p Ar Charlotteville - 4.35a 6.52p Ar Washington - 7.35a 9.00p Ar Baltimore - 9.15a 11.35p Ar Philadelphia - 11.35a 2.56s Ar New York - 2.03p 6.18s Ar Boston - 8.20p 3.00p TO THE NORTH AND WEST Lv Savannah (Central Time) - 12.30 am Ar Columbia (Eastern Time) - 6.15 am Ar Spartanburg - 10.20 am Ar Asheville (Central Time) - 1.00 pm Ar Hot Springs - 3.3 pm Ar Knoxville - 7.10 pm Ar Lexington - 5.55 am Ar Cincinnati - 8.10 am Ar Louisville - 8.40 am Ar St. Louis - 6.39 pm Ar Louisville - 8.40 am No. 35 daily from New York and Washington. 4:50 a.m. No. 33 daily from New York and Washington, 3:05 p. m. All trains arrive and depart from the Plant System station. THROUGH CAR SERVICE, ETG. Trains 33 and 34 daily from YORK AND FLORIDA EXPRESS, Vestibiled limited trains with Puliman drawing room sleeping cars between Savannah and New York. Connects at Washington with Colonial Express for Boston. Puliman sleeping cars between Charlotte and Northof Dining cars and Charlotte and Norfolk Savannah and Washington. Trains 35 and 38 daily, THE UNITED STATESFAST MAIL, Vestibiled limited trains, carrying Puliman drawing room sleeping cars between Savannah and New York. Dining cars serve all meals between Savannah and Washington. All so Puliman drawing room sleeping cars between Savannah and Cincinnati, Sky. For information as to rates, schedules, etc., apply to F. S. GANNON, 3d V P and G. M. S. H. HARDWICK, G.P. A., Washington, D.C. W.H. TAYLOE, A.G.P.A., Atlanta. R.G.BLAATTNER, Depot Ticket Agent, Penny. Savannah, Ga. E.G.THOMSON, R.G.A., Savannah, Ga. 14 Bull Street. NEW HOME LIGHT RUNNING THE NEW HOME Buy the BEST or None Office 120 Whitaker Cor. State Street SAVANNAH, GA. We are glad to state that Mrs. Anna Small who has been quite ill is improving. Mr. David S. Waters came in last week and paid his compliments to THE TRIBUNE. Mrs. H. W. Lark left on Monday night on a flying trip of ten days to Holly Springs, Miss. Mrs Susie Lee has returned from Charleston where she spent several days visiting friends. We are glad to see Editor H. A. Hagler of the Gazette, out again after several days of serious illness. Mrs. Eliza King has been confined at home quite ill for the past few days. We hope to see her out soon. Mrs. Julia E. Whitfield of Athens is spending a while with her daughter Mrs. F. M. Cohen, on Herndon street. The public is invited to attend the corner stone laying at Asbury church on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Miss Mary Batey left on the steamer City of Birmingham Tuesday last for an indefinite stay in New York Her friends were sorry to have her leave. Mrs. W. O. P. Sherman and Mrs. R. H. Singleton paid us a visit this week This was Mrs. Singleton's first visit and we were pleased to meet her. Mrs. M. Cuthpert, formerly of Hagans, Ga, accompanied by Mrs R. L. Barnes, gave us a call this week. Mrs Cuthpert entered her name on our subscription list. For concert's fairs, dances, and entertainments, get Fords Opera house, large hall, plenty of floor space, good music and well lighted apply to L. S. Reed, 22 State street, west. Mrs Lula Fowler was granted, a divorce from her husband William Fowler, by the superior court on Tuesday. Her maiden name Miss Lula E. Habersham, was allowed to be used. Miss Martha Fairfax of Boston, Mass, was the guest of Miss Lucinda Greene of East Gordon street on Wednesday last. Miss Fairfax left on Thursday for Tuskegee, Ala., where she will enter the Tuskegee Institute. Miss J. G. Monroe met with a painful accident in having two of her tingers badly mashed last week. She was not able to perform her duties as organist on Sunday last at Second Baptist church. Miss Etta McIntosh performed in her stead. Sadie, the only daughter of Mrs. Sarah Cashin Brown, died on Friday afternoon of last week and was buried on Saturday. Her death was a sad one indeed. Mrs. Brown who has been ill for several weeks has the sympathy of all her friends. In compliance with a sermon preached by Dr. Durham on Sunday last at the Second Baptist church, arrangements are being made to give a free dinner for the poor of the city during the Christmas holidays. This is a commendable step. Miss Dora Bland of Marion, S C, who has been visiting her sister Mrs John Lee of Bowen street, was unexpectedly called home to the bedside of a sick mother last week, which made her stay here much shorter than she expected. Her friends wish for her mother a speedy recovery. The Rev. Mr. Post at the First Congregational church preached two thoughtful sermons last Sunday, and had the commendation of his hearers. He will preach at the services to-morrow and all who enjoy a good sermon should attend and will be, cordially welcomed. The singing will also be good. Miss Henrietta Matthews of Beaufort, S C, who has been residing in New York for the past four years, spent several days in the city with relatives. Miss Matthews left on Tuesday for Beaufort where she will spend several days, and from there she will visit the Charleston Exposition and then she will go back to New York. The undertaker, Mr. J. H. Johnson on Jefferson street, is doing a good business in his line. He can furnish all kinds and prices of caskets. Mr. Johnson is affable and strict to his business and in this way has built up a good trade. Besides his undertaking business he is conducting the Johnson House one of the finest boarding houses of the city, where you can find good board and rooms. Give him a call. The Savannah Conference of the M, E. church will convene at Culloden, Ga., Bishop Newman will preside. Those who will attend from here are Revs. J. Croly, Wm. Daniels and J. H. Leonard. Mr. L. S. Reed may also attend. Rev. Croly closes his conference year at Asbury to-morrow, and reports having had a very successful year. He has during the year planned and commenced the erection of a new church edi- tice and expects to return to finish his work. The Georgia Conference of the A. M. E. Church will convene at Brunswick on Wednesday next and the session will continue until the following Monday. This is the oldest and largest conference in the state and the session is expected to be a real beneficial one. Bishop H. M. Turner will preside. All of the churches in the city will be represented. Among those who will attend are: Rev. O. C. Cargile, D D; Rev. R. H. Singleton, D D; Rev. A. Cooper, D D; Rev. P. F. Curry, Presiding Elder W. O. P. Sherman, Rev. S E. Cruse; Presiding Elder R. M. S. Taylor, Rev. F. R. Sims, Rev. W. S. Geter, and others. This has been a successful year for the churches in this city Improvements on all hand are discerned which prove that the bishop made no mistake in sending the present corps of ministers. Rev. Cargile at St. Philips has done herculean service. The church membership has increased and the members have rallied as they never did before. PRIEST REV. B. H. SINGLETON. St. Philips Monumental has had no abler leader than the affable Rev. Singleton. He is a sagacious leader and has done much for the improvement of his church and adding to the membership. Rev. Cooper at St. James is idolized by his members and has proven his title to a minister of ability and a true Methodist. The improvements at Bethel have shown the master-hand of Rev. Curry. He is well liked by his members. The church has been beautifully finished on the inside and efforts are being made to put the finishing touch on the outside. Rev. Sims at Gaines Chapel has also done good work. One of the most indefatigable Presiding Elders, is Rev. Sherman. He will be able to make an excellent showing for his district, as will also Presiding Elder Taylor. THE TRIBUNE hopes for the return of these able gentlemen. The W.H. & F.M., will meet on Fr'day. This adjunct to the church has proven real beneficial. The ladies are faithful workers. Mrs. R. H. Singleton, is president and Mrs. W. O. P. Sherman, secretary. They have done much for the success of the work in the conference. Welcome Services. The week of welcome services at Beth-Eden Baptist church will begin on Monday night. Several divines are on the program to take part on the various nights: Monday, Rev Wm Gray; Tuesday, Rev W R Forbes D D, of Macon; Wednesday, Rev G M Spratling of Brunswick; Thursday, Rev G W Railford, D D, of Pensacola, Fla; Friday, Rev N H Whitmore. Sunday at 11 a.m, Rev John Williams of Brunswick will preach. At 4 p.m, the installation of the pastor, Rev. R. Kemp, will take place, and will be participated in by the following: Revs M J Maddox, N H Whitmire, Alexander Harris, J W Carr, D D, J J Durham, D D, G W Raiford, D. D., John Williams, of Brunswick, G. W. Griffin, W. R. Forbes. Deacons, L O Marshall, E L Lloyd; Messrs, J W Moore and A M Steele. On Sunday evening at 8 o'clock Rev Forbes will deliver the closing sermon. Rev J J Durham, is master of ceremonies and deacon J H Hutchinson, clerk. Local Brevites. Following is the musical program to be rendered at Second Baptist church to-morrow: Solo and chorus, Joy, joy, by Fillmore, Miss Hattie Duncan and choir. Duett, Inspire and hear our prayer, Mrs R Smith and Miss Rosa Boifenillet. Solo to be selected. Chorus, Fly your banner, Fillmore, by choir. You are invited to be present at the services. After a few months illness little Ralph Brown the youngest son of the late J. H. Brown, departed this life early Monday morning last. Though only nine years old he embraced religion. He said that he was ready and waiting on the Master's will to join his mother and father in the Heavenly Home above. He leaves two sisters and one brother to mourn his loss. AMUSEMENT COLUMN. Coming Events in The Social World. St. Philips A. M. E. church is preparing to give a bazaar at Harris street hall, beginning Jan. 6th, 1902. More later. On Tuesday night next, Osk Suma, the African Prince, will exhibit at Mt. Tabor Baptist church. Admission 10 cents. A concert will be given by the Organ Club of St. John Baptist church, on Monday evening next; at the church. The public is invited. Admission 10 cents. Members of Mt. Tabor Baptist church will give a six nights fete, beginning at Meyers hall Monday night Dec. 16th. Refreshments on hand and piano music. Admission 10 cents. A concert will be given by Miss Edna Simpkins at St. James A. M. E. church on Monday night Dec. 17. A good program is arranged. Mr. J. Stikes will render selections. Ticket 10 cents. An entertainment will be given by Club No. 1, of the First Bryan Baptis, church on Monday night next at the Bryan Mutual Aid hall. I piano music and refreshments on hand. Admission one dime. A ten nights bazaar will be given by Olympia Lodge No 10, K. of P. at Odd-Fellows hall Harris street, beginning Monday night Dec 2. Good music and refreshments on hand. Admission 10 cents. Club No. 3 of First Bryan Baptist church, will give a ten nights floral bazaar at Labor hall, Bryan and Abercorn streets, beginning on Monday night Jan. 6th, benefit of the ceiling fund. Admission 10c. The International Building Labor Union No. 2 will give a necktie festival on Monday night next, at Labor hall, Bryan and Abercorn streets. Choice refreshments and music. Admission 15c, double 25c. Clubs Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the Brotherhood Union will give a ten nights fair, beginning at the Duffy street hall Monday night Dec 30th. A prize is offered to the organization attending with the largest number of members. Music and refreshments. Admission 10c. A Business Conference. The Metropolitan Mercantile and Realty Co. agency in this city will hold a meeting at Morse's hall, Herndon street, Wednesday night, Dec. 18th, at 8:30 o'clock, for the purpose of establishing a branch department store here. Dr T. James Davis recently back from New York, will address the meeting and with the assistance of the agency, propose to give all necessary information of the concern workings, what they have done and what they will do upon certain and possible condition. A model home on Henry street west, can be had on very reasonable terms, seven rooms, hot and cold-water, gas, bath and all conveniences. Good home on Duffy streets east real bargain on good terms, one of the best homes in the city. Call and investigate. L. S. Reed 22 State street west. A NEGRO ENTERPRISE. Shares in it now on sale in this city. Metropclitan Mercantile and Reality Co's stock can be bought in Savannah in blocks of 5, 10, 15, 20 and upwards, at $5 per share. A purely colored concern doing business in the states of New York and New Jersey. One dollar down and forty cents per month until paid up. JOHN W. ARMSTRONG, Sole Agent. Endorse The Idea. Editor of THE TRIBUNE:— In reading your paper of last week I noticed a piece from Mr. Rogers concerning the free school established at Odd-Fellows hall, Duffy street, which I highly endorse. While I have no one to attend that school or any other, I have my race to heart, and willing to lend a helping hand. Trusting that you will help in getting means for the betterment of that school. Respectfully, R. L. LOCKLEY. Condolence. In memory of little Margaret— daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Dennis, whodied Oct, 7, 1901: Age 2 years, 4 months. Our little one from us has gone, And with the angels dwell, Help us dear Lord to realize It does not mean farewell. Teach us to feel and understand, Thou gavest of Thine own, Into our keep for awhile, Till Thou shouldst call her home. And since she has gone up on high, To sit at Thy right hand, Help us to live that we might join The great Celestial band. A Great Opportunity The burned district of Jacksonville Fla. is to be rebuilt at once, offering an opportunity of employment to workmen, and excellent prospects to contractors and capitalists. Jacksonville is reached from all directions by the Seaboard Air Line Rail way System, which offers unexcelled facilities in the way of schedules and through car service to that point. B H LEVY & BRO. Leaders of Fashion. FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN, Fall and Winter Styles NOW READY. An invitation to one and all to call and examine our Stock. MAIL ORDERS A SPECIALTY PRICES MODERATE. 5 and 7 Broughton Street, West, SAVANNAH, GA. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church On Habersham street between Macon and Harris. Services Sunday 11 a.m, and 8-00 p.m. Sunday school 3:30 p.m. Services on Wednesday night at 8:00. Stranger are always welcomed.—Rev. Richard Bright, Rector. A Few More Lots. I have a few more of those beautiful lots on 41st street, and Waters Ave., in the best section of the city and are bound to enhance in value. These lots can be had for a price that will interest you and on the best of terms. Get a foothold in this fast growing city and in the near future you will be able to get many times what the property cost you. For buying, selling, and renting, see L. S. Reed, 22. State street west Ga. Phone 870. J. WALTER WILLIAMS, M.D 511 WEST BROAD STREET. .....Office Hours.... 8 to 10 a.m.; 2 to 4 p.m.; 6 to 8:30 p.m. Office, Bell Phone 1111. Savannah, Georgia. Dr. L. S. Parks, 240 Barnard St., Savannah Ca. Does all kind of high grade dental work of the best quality and workmanship. Gold crowns and bridge work. White Porcelain Pivot, and Gold Crowns mounted on the natural roots. Gold Fillings, Cement Fillings, and Silver or Amalgam Fillings, from nine to a full set of teeth $7.00 and $8.00. Broken Plates mended and teeth added to old plates for a small cost. All Gold Crowns Guaranteed 23 x-2 K. Gold. FALL IS HERE. Money saved is money made. You can successfully do this by calling on E. J. Dancy, No. 806 Drayton street, Savannah, Ga., who can make you a new suit or make your old one new and save you money. So do not forget that he is the man you want when in need of anything in the line of first-class tailoring. Do not forget the place, 306 Drayton Street, Savannah, Ga. Don't Accept a Substitute! When you ask for Cascarets be sure you get the genuine Cascarets Candy Cathartic Don't accept fraudulent substitutes, imitations or counterfeits Genuine tablets stamped C. C. C. Never sold in bulk. All druggists, loc. Knowles Building. Boys' Hall. Stone Hall. Girls' Hall. Model Home. ATLANTA UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Ga. An unsectarian Christian Institution, devoted especially to advanced education. College, Seminary, College Preparatory and English High School courses, with Industrial Training. Boys' and girls' advantages in Music and Printing. Athletics for boys. Physical culture for girls. Homework and training. Aid given to needy and deserving students. Term begins the first Wednesday in October. For catalogue and information, address: President HORACE BUMSTEAD, D.E. WHERE TO BUY: During the warm weather, If you want the FRESHEST AND BEST Beef, Veal and Mutton, IS AT.... Stall No. 31, City Market. Goods delivered promptly. E. E. JONES & SON. LOGAN'S WOOD & WASHING LIQUID CO. Solicitor for Leonard Iron & Metallic Co. Pine Wood, Oak Wood, Light Wood. Guaranteed full load and good wood. Terms cash to everybody. Hall's Washing Liquid. The great labor saver of the age for Housekeeping and Wash Women. 5c. per Quart, 15c. per Gallon. WH. LOGAN, Sole Agent Perry and Randolph Streets, Ga. 'Phone 969. Savannah, Ga. RING UP 'PHONE 1575, The Forest City Laundry --AND HAVE YOUR-- Linens Laundried To your satisfaction. 206-210 Park Avenue, East. C. H. SHEFTALL, Prop. IF YOU WANT FIRST-CLASS CLEANING AND PRESSING IF YOU MUST HAVE Perfect-fitting Garments, Dyeing and Repairing At Short Notice and Moderate Prices, CALL AT THE. WEST END TAILORING DEPARTMENT 106 Jefferson, near Broughton St. T. W. WILLIAMS, Prov. Ga. 'Phone 1250. Telephone 211, REPPARD & CO., for rough and planed lumber, shingles and cypress. WHEN A HORSESHOE IS UN- LUCKY. They say that a horseshoe is lucky; Well, often that may be true. But certainly not when the horse him- self Is handing it up to you. A MODERN DEFINITION. "Pa, what's the difference between wit and 'humour?' "You don't have to use dialect to make wit funny." A Wonderful Clock. A block was recently made, which in addition to striking the hours, halves and quarters, shows the phases of the moon and tells the time in any other city, but as the clock is too expensive to purchase, the best way to obtain this information is from Hostetler's Almanac for 1902. It also contains many amusing anecdotes and much general information that will interest you. It can be obtained from any druggist free of charge. The British teach singing to the Boer children in the concentration camps. Brooklyn, N.Y., Nov. 23—Garfield Headache Powders are sold here in large quantities; this shows that people realize the value of a remedy for headaches and afflictions. The Powders are of undoubted value in curing headaches of all kinds and in building up the nervous system. Investigate every grade of remedies offered for the cure of Headaches and the Garfield Headache Powders will be found to hold first place. Write Garfield Tea Co. for samples. The average savings bank deposits in this country is more than $400; in all European countries it is about $100. KITS permanently cured. No flis or nervousness after first days' use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. $21rial bottle and treaties free Dr. R. H. KLINE, Lid., 931 Arch St., Phila. P. The fellow with a poor memory eeldom forgets his troubles. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething, soften the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, cures wind colic. 25c a bottle. Strange as it may seem, a bore is a man who never comes to the point. Iamsure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved my life three years ago.—Mrs. Thomas Ropins, Maple St., Norwich, N.Y., Feb. 17, 1900. Love of a man for himself never grows less. AN OPEN LETTER Address to Women by the Treasurer of the W. C.-T. U. of Kansas City, Mrs. E. C. Smith. "Mr. DEAR SISTERS:—I believe in advocating and upholding everything that will lift up and help women, and but little use appears all knowledge and learning if you have not the health to enjoy it. MRS. E. C. SMITH "Having found by personal experience that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is a medicine of rare virtue, and having seen dozens of cures where my suffering sisters have been dragged back to life and usefulness from an untimely grave simply by the use of a few bottles of that Compound, I must proclaim its virtues, or I should not be doing my duty to suffering mothers and dragged-out housekeepers. "Dear Sister, is your health poor, do you feel worn out and used up, especially do you have any of the troubles which beset our sex, take my advice; let the doctors alone, try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound; it is better than any and all doctors; for it cures and they do not."-Mrs. E. C. SMITH, 1212 Oak St., Treasurer W. C. T. U., Kansas City, Mo.-$5000 forfit if above testimonial is not genuine. Mrs. Pinkham advises sick women free, Address, Lynn, Mass. New and enlarged Edition Webster's International Dictionary of English, Biography, Geography, Fiction, etc. 25,000 NEW WORDS, ETC. Edited by W. T. HARRIS, Ph.D., LL.D., United States Commissor of Education. New Plates Throughout. Rich Bindings. Page Texts. 2000 Illustrations. BEST FOR THE HOUSEHOLD Also Webster's Collegiate Dictionary with a valuable boatnash Glossary. 1200 Pages. 1400 Illustrations. Size x 20x32in. Specimen pages, etc., of both books sent on application. G. O. C. Merriam Co., Springfield, Mass. FOR EIGHT DOLLARS You can buy the very best 800 lb. Platform Scale. Other sizes equally low. Jones (He pays the Freight). Box BINGHAMTON, N. Y. AGENTS WANTED IN EVERY COM- munity to canvass for BOOKS. Unusual offer for experienced or inexperienced canvassers - Male or Female. Write today, GEORGIA PUBLIC SING CO. 419 Austell Building, Attn. Gn. Gold Medal at Buffalo Exposition. McHILENY'S TABASCO FIGO'S CURE FOR CURSES WHICH ALL ELSE FAILS. Dost nothing. Use in time. Sold by druggists. CONSUMPTION ESTIMATE ON COTTON FIGURES SHOW 9,674,000 BALES Prediction of Short Crop Lifts-Price to Nearly $2 Per Bale Within a Few Hours—South $9,000,-000.Better Off. The government report on cotton, issued Tuesday, estimating the crop for the season of 1901-02 at 9,674,000 bales, has created a great sensation in the cotton market and resulted in an advance in the New Orleans and New York markets during the three hours after its issuance of approximately 1-2 cent a pound. The report fully sustains the crop estimates already issued by such representative concerns as Messrs. Latham, Alexander & Company, Messrs. J. H. Parker & Company, and the very full and exhaustive report recently compiled by Theodore H. Price. It is derived, it is stated, from 40,000 ginners and 5,000 bankers and merchants, who, in addition to the authorities ordinarily reporting the crop to the agricultural department, have furnished valuable information. It is also stated that the ginners have reported the amount of cotton ginned between August 15 and November 20 this year and last. Aside from the fact that the indicated crop of 9,674,000 bales is much below what many alleged 'crop experts have anticipated, the most important feature of the report is its statement that the "average" net weight of the cotton bales for the entire cotton belt is 466.2 pounds, which is believed to be the lowest average in at least ten years." This is nearly 12 pounds per bale below the reported average for the last year, and the shortage in the number of bales is, therefore, rendered more pronounced by a decrease of nearly 3 per cent in the weight of these bales. On a total crop of 9,600,000 bales this is the equivalent of an additional deduction of 200,000, so that the cotton world, if the government report be accepted as conclusive (and the marvelous record of the department for accuracy in the recent past abundantly justifies such an assumption), is confronted with a crop supply of American cotton of only 9,400,000 bales. Prices Must Advance. If the government estimate of the American crop is correct, and the consumption continues at the present rate, there would at the end of the season be an absolute vacuum in the supply. This is, of course, commercially unthinkable. Prices must advance to a point that will compensate such unequal conditions between supply and demand, or, in other words, to a figure that will check consumption. With print cloth selling at 30 in Fall River, and the American dry goods trade in a condition of unexampled prosperity; with the markets of China and South Africa reopening to the world as the process of pacification by little likelihood of any great decrease in the demand for manufactured cotton goods in Europe, and it is not unreasonable, therefore, to expect that the history of two years ago will repeat itself, and that very extreme prices will this year be recorded. In any event, thanks to the intelligence of the agricultural department at Washington, the south is just now on the unmarketed portion of its crop, nearly $2-a bale, or say $9,000,000 better off than it was last Monday night, and with the advantage of the present position in its hands, the producers of cotton will have themselves only to thank if they fall, through judicious action and sound commercial sense, to realize very much higher prices for their most valuable crop by holding it until a price justified by the present small supply is obtainable. AUDIENCE CHEERED FOR SCHLEY An Exciting Scene Occurs During Play In Theatre at Chicago. Much excitement was caused at the Cleveland theatre in Chicago Monday night when Aldrich Libbey was sing- ing a new ballad entitled "All Honor to Admiral Schley." At the concluding lines of the chorus: "Then off with your hats, And give him three cheers. All honor to Admiral Schley" over half the audience rose to its feet and cheered vigorously. The singer was forced to respond to seven en- cores. Public Debt Decreased. At the close of business October 31, 1901, the public debt, less cash in the treasury, was $1,022,032,957, a decrease from last month of-$3,563,408. The cash balance was $325,655,697. The ton of "base" silver bullion which so mysteriously disappeared from the Omaha criminal court room, was hauled to the smelter. President's Recommendations are Given Attentive, Audience In Both Houses of Congress. A Washington special says: Not in many years have the members of the house listened with such rapt attention to the annual message of a president of the United States as they did Tuesday to the reading of the first message of President Roosevelt. With the most intense interest every word was followed from the announcement of the tragic death of President McKinley in the opening sentence to the expression, of the closing wish that our relations with the world continue peaceful. The reading occupied two hours, but not over a dozen members left their seats until it was concluded. Several times there was applause, and at the conclusion there was an enthusiastic demonstration on the republican side. On motion of Mr. Grosvenor, of Ohio, that portion of the message relating to the death of the late president was referred to a committee to consist of one member from each state to join a similar committee of the senate to consider and report by what token of respect and affection it may be proper for congress to express the deep sensitivity of the nation to the tragic death of the late president. The speaker at once appointed the McKinley committee in pursuance of the terms of the resolution. The speaker also announced the appointment of the committee on rules as follows: Mr. Henderson, of Iowa; Mr. Dalzell, Pennsylvania; Mr. Grosvenor, Ohio; Mr. Richaruson, Tennessee, and Mr. Underwood, of Alabama. The house then adjourned until Friday. Session of the Senate. The senate, at Tuesday's session, listened to the first message of the President McKinley and adopted a resolution directing the appointment of a committee to co-operate with a like committee from the house to consider by what token of respect and affection congress might express the sorrow of the nation upon the tragic death of the late President McKinley. The message was listened to with marked respect by the senators. The first portion, dealing with the Buffalo tragedy, excited the most profound interest in the senate. At the conclusion of the reading of the message, Mr. Foraker, senior senator from Ohio, presented the McKinley resolution and as a further mark of respect the senate adjourned. The resolution was substantially that introduced in the house and provided for a committee of eleven senators to join the house committee. GOVERNOR "HUNCHES" SOLONS. Georgia Legislators Are Behoved to Pass Important Resolution. Governor Candler, of Georgia, sent a message to the general assembly Tuesday morning in which he asked the legislature to pass the Balock resolution now pending in the house. The resolution provides that the interest on the public debt be paid out of the public property fund. The resolution was introduced into the house some time ago, but has not been acted upon. A constitutional question is involved. It is whether the interest on the bonded debt is a part of the bonded debt. The constitution provides for the payment of the bonded debt. If it is held that the interest is a part of the principal debt it can then be paid from the public property fund. The yearly interest on the public debt is $320,000. The state is now face to face with a deficiency of $200,000. If the $325,000 is paid from the public property fund, it will save that amount to the general fund of the treasury out of which regular appropriations are paid. Owing to the deficiency now existing, there is not enough money in the treasury and will not be under the levy of taxes for 1901 to pay the appropriation made by the legislature last year. Governor Candler will be unable to pay any of the appropriations which may be made by the legislature during the present session unless the Blalock resolution is passed. ROOT'S EMPHATIS REPLY To Charges That United States Soldiers are Interfering With Cubans: Secretary Root has addressed a communication to Eugio Bonachea, president of the convention at Havana, Cuba, that nominated Bartholomo Maso for president, relative to complaints that United States authorities were interfering in the Cuban elections. A press dispatch from Havana stated that Maso complained that the influence of the United States officers was being exerted in favor of Estrada Palma and a dispatch from Bonachea to the secretary implied the same thing. CAPTAIN TILLEY NOT GUILTY. Naval Governor of Tutuilla Island Ex-onerated In Court: 'A dispatch from Auckland, New Zealand, says: The United States naval court at Tutuilla, Samoa, has honorably acquitted Captain Benjamin F. Tilley, the naval governor of Tutuilla, of all the charges against him. No evidence to sustain these charges were present ed to the court. SURRENDER TO UNITED STATES Captain Perry, of the Battleship Iowa, Accompanied By Marines, Act As Mediators In Carrying Out Terms of Capitulation. Advices from Colon state that terms of surrender agreed upon at a conference held Wednesday on board the United States gunboat Marletta and at which the officers of the Marletta, of the British cruiser Tribune and of the French cruiser Suchet, Lieutenant Commander McCrea, of the Machias, Captain Perry, of the Iowa, Generals Alban and Jeffries, representing the government of Colombia, and Senor de la Rosa, who represented the liberal party, were present, are briefly as follows: Senor de la Rosa agreed to surrender the liberal soldiers now at Colon, with their arms to Captain Perry at noon Friday; Captain Perry in his turn agreed to hand over these men and their arms later in the day to General Alban, who in his turn, guaranteed life and liberty to all men, recently in arms against the conservative government of Colombia. The surrender of arms was to be bona fide in every respect. Surrendered to United States. At half past 11 o'clock Friday morning a large number of marines and blue jackets from the Iowa, the Marletta and the Machias landed at Colon and proceeded to the barracks. Here the arms belonging to the liberal soldiers were taken over by the Americans in the presence of Captain Perry, the commanders of the warships above mentioned, the American, British and French consuls at Colon, and a large concourse of people who sympathized with the liberals in their surrender. The liberal guard patrolling Colon Friday morning appeared sad and downcast. Their behavior, however, has all along been most praiseworthy, and it is not at all an exaggeration to say that they have gained the respect of a very large portion of the community, and especially of the foreign elements, during their short administration at Colon. Later in the day General Alban, accompanied by officials of the conservative government of Colombia, arrived direct from Panama and Senor de la Rosa, representing General Domingo Diaz, whose secretary he is, surrendered himself and the liberal troops to the conservative general in the presence of Captain Perry and the naval and consul officers above mentioned. Blew Fog Horn For Joy. When General Alban received the surrender of the liberals the gunboat Pinzon blew a series of noisy, quick and irregular notes from her fog horn, indicative of her joy at the proceedings. General Alban was on board. The majority of the American marines and blue jackets have returned to their vessels. The Suchet has landed a detachment of marines' on the property of the French Canal Company. American marines are still guarding the pliers and the railroad station. Over 200 men entered the city with General Alban. De la Rosa, in handing General Alban his sword, said: "I accept the conditions of the treaty to safeguard the lives and liberty of my soldiers in Colon. As for my brother and myself, we personally decline to accept the conditions of this treaty." Washington Is Informed. The following cablegram was received at the navy department Friday from Captain Perry, of the Iowa: "Colon, November 29.—Arrangements for surrender today of Colon and liberal forces have been completed." A cablegram has been received at the state department from Consul General Gudger, dated Panama, saying that the liberals have been defeated and that the government forces are in possession of Colon. LONGEST TROLLEY LINE. Capitalists Preparing to Build Electric Roads In Florida. John P. Martin, of Xenia, Ohio, is at the head of a syndicate of Ohio capitalist who have organized a two million dollar corporation for the purpose of running an electric railroad through a large part of the Manatee section Hillsboro and adjoining counties in Florida. The syndicate will run trolley lines from Tampa, around the head of old Tampa bay, and down along the west coast, until the city of St. Petersburg is touched by the line. BROUGHTON IS CALLED. Parson's Vice Crusade In Atlanta Develops Unique Features. Dr. Len G. Broughton, pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist church, who recently started a crusade against vice in Atlanta, has been served with two subpoenas, summoning him to appear as a witness for the defense in the cases which he, and the anti-vice committee are prosecuiting. This adds a unique feature to the crusade $2000.00 PER DAY GIVEN AWAY! 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New Orleans, La., a city of nearly 300,000 population, consumes less than 15,000,000 rallons of water daily. AT SHAKEPEAKE'S HOME, "Stratford-on-Avon." "I am finishing a tour of Europe; the best thing I've had over here is a box of Tetterine I brought from home."—C. H. McConnell, Mgr. Economical Drug Co., of Chicago, Ill. Tetterine cures itching skin troubles. 500. a box by mail from J. T. Shuprine, Savannah, Ga., if your druggist don't keep it. The people who claim that marriage is a failure are usually the people who never tried it. PUTHAM'S FADLESS DYE produces the fastest and brightest colors of any known dye stuff. Sold by all druggists. Palms never live more than 250 years. Iv has been known to live 450, chestnut, 850; oak, 1600, and yow, 2280 years. Deafness Cannot Be Cured. by local applications that they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies. 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