Savannah Tribune

VOL. XIX. Washington, Dec. 7. The president's message has been transmitted to congress. Its principal features are as follows: The country is to be congratulated on the amount of substantial achievement which has marked the past year both as regards our foreign and as regards our domestic policy. With a nation as with a man the most important things are those of the household, and therefore the country is especially to be congratulated on what has been accomplished in the direction of providing for the exercise of supervision over the great corporations and combinations of corporations engaged in interstate commerce. The congress has created the department of commerce and labor, including the bureau of corporations, with for the first time authority to secure proper publicity of such proceedings of these great corporations as the public has the right to know. It has provided for the expediting of suits for the enforcement of the federal antitrust law, and by another law it has secured equal treatment to all producers in the transportation of their goods, thus taking a long stride forward in making effective the work of the interstate commerce commission. The preliminary work of the bureau of corporations in the department of labor has shown the wisdom of its creation. Publicity in corporate affairs will tend to do away with ignorance and will afford facts upon which intelligent action may be taken. Systematic intelligent investigation is already developing fact the knowledge of which is esserial to a right understanding of it needs and duties of the business world. The corporation which is honestly and fairly organized, whose managers in the conduct of its business recognize their obligation to deal squarely with their stockholders, their competitors and the public, has nothing to fear from such supervision. The purpose of this bureau is not to embarrass or assail legitimate business, but to aid in bringing about a better industrial condition—a condition under which there shall be obedience to law and recognition of public obligation by all corporations, great or small. The department of commerce and labor will be not only the clearing house for information regarding the business transactions of the nation, but the executive arm of the government to aid in strengthening our domestic and foreign markets, in perfecting our transportation facilities, in building up our merchant marine, in preventing the entrance of undesirable immigrants, in improving commercial and industrial conditions and in bringing together on common ground those necessary partners in industrial progress—capital and labor. Capital and Labor. The consistent policy of the national government, so far as it has the power, is to hold in check the unscrupulous man, whether employer or employee, but to refuse to weaken individual initiative or to hamper or cramp the industrial development of the country. We recognize that this is an era of federation and combination, in which great capitalistic corporations and labor unions have become factors of tremendous importance in all industrial centers. Hearty recognition is given the far reaching, beneficent work which has been accomplished through both corporations and unions, and the line as between different corporations, as between different unions, is drawn as it is between different individuals—that is, it is drawn on conduct, the effort being to treat both organized capital and organized labor alike, asking nothing save that the interest of each shall be brought into harmony with the interest of the general public and that the conduct of each shall conform to the fundamental rules of obedience to law, of individual freedom and of justice and fair dealing toward all. Whenever either corpor'ion, labor union or individual disregards the law or acts in a spirit of arbitrary and tyrannous interference with the rights of others, whether corporations or individuals, then where the federal government has jurisdiction it will see to it that the misconduct is stopped, paying not the slightest heed to the position or power of the corporation, the union or the individual, but only to one vital fact—that is, the question whether or not the conduct of the individual or aggregate of individuals is in accordance with the law of the land. Every man must be guaranteed his liberty and his right to do as he likes with his property or his labor so long as he does not infringe the rights of others. Government Receipts and Expenditures. From all sources, exclusive of the postal service, the receipts of the government for the last fiscal year aggregated $554,396,674. The expenditures for the same period were $506,090,007, the surplus for the fiscal year being $54,297,677. The indications are that the surplus for the present fiscal year will be very small, if indeed there be any surplus. From July to November, the receipts from customs were, approximately, $9,000,000 less than the receipts from the same source for a corresponding portion last year. Should The Savannah SAVANNAH. GA.. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 12, 1903 this decrease continue at the same ratio throughout the fiscal year the surplus would be reduced by, approximately, $30,000,000. Should the revenue from customs suffer much further decrease during the fiscal year the surplus would vanish. A large surplus is certainly undesirable. Two years ago the war taxes were taken off with the express intention of equilizing the governmental receipts and expenditures, and, though the first year thereafter still showed a surplus, it now seems likely that a substantial equality of revenue and expenditure will be attained. Such being the case, it is of great moment both to exercise care and economy in appropriations and to scant sharply any change in our fiscal revenue system which may reduce our income. The heed of strict economy in our expenditures is emphasized by the fact that we cannot afford to be parsimonious in providing for what is essential to our national well being. Needs of Financial Situation: The integrity of our currency is beyond question, and under present conditions it would be unwise and unnecessary to attempt a reconstruction of our entire monetary system. The same liberty should be granted the secretary of the treasury to deposit customs receipts as, is granted him in the deposit of receipts from other sources. In my message of Dec. 2, 1902, I called attention to certain needs of the financial situation, and I again ask for consideration of the congress for these questions. [The president commends the work of the international monetary conference and advises its continuance.] A majority of our people desire that steps be taken in the interests of American shipping, so that we may once more resume our former position in the ocean carrying trade. But hitherto the differences of opinion as to the proper method of reaching this end have been so wide that it has proved impossible to secure the adoption of any particular scheme. Having in view these facts, I recommend that the congress direct the secretary of the navy, the postmaster general and the secretary of commerce and labor, associated with such a representation from the senate and house of representatives as the congress in its wisdom may designate, to serve as a commission for the purpose of investigating and reporting to the congress at its next session what legislation is desirable or necessary for the development of the American merchant marine and American commerce and incidentally of a national ocean mail service of adequate auxiliary naval cruisers and naval reserves. While such a measure is desirable in any event, it is especially desirable at this time, in view of the fact that our present governmental contract for ocean mail with the American line will expire in 1905. The establishment of new lines of cargo ships to South America, to Asia and elsewhere would be much in the interest of our commercial expansion. Immigration. We cannot have too much immigration of the right kind, and we should have none at all of the wrong kind. The need is to devise some system by which undesirable immigrants shall be kept out entirely, while desirable immigrants are properly distributed throughout the country. At present some districts which need immigrants have none, and in others, where the population is already congested, immigrants come in such numbers as to depress the conditions of life for those already there. During the last two years the immigration service at New York has been greatly improved and the corruption and inefficiency which formerly obtained there have been eradicated. This service has just been investigated by a committee of New York citizens of high standing, Messrs. Arthur v. Briesen, Lee K. Frankel, Eugene A. Philbin, Thomas W. Hynes and Ralph Troutman. Their report deals with the whole situation at length and concludes with certain recommendations for administrative and legislative action. It is now receiving the attention of the secretary of commerce and labor. Naturalisation Frands. The special investigation of the subject of naturalization under the direction of the attorney general and the consequent prosecutions reveal a condition of affairs calling for the immediate attention of the congress. Forgeries and perjuries of shameless and flagrant character have been perpetrated not only in the dense centers of population, but throughout the country, and it is established beyond doubt that very many so called citizens of the United States have no title whatever to that right and are asserting and enjoying the benefits of the same through the grossest frauds. It is never to be forgotten that citizenship is, to quote the words recently used by the supreme court of the United States, an "inestimable heritage," whether it proceeds from birth within the country or is obtained by naturalization, and we poison the sources of our national character and strength at the fountain if the privilege is claimed and exercised without right and by means of fraud and corruption. Public Land. and Postal Frauds. In my last annual message, in connection with the subject of the due regulation of combinations of capital which may or may become injurious to the public, I recommended a special appropriation for the better enforcement of the antitrust law as it now stands, to be expended under the direction of the attorney general. Accordingly (by the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation act of Feb. 25, 1903, 32 Stat., 854, 904), the congress appropriated for the purpose of enforcing the various federal trust and interstate commerce laws the sum of $300,000, to be expended under the direction of the attorney general in the employment of special counsel and agents in the department of justice to conduct proceedings and prosecutions under said laws in the courts of the United States. I now recommend, as a matter of the utmost importance and urgency, the extension of the purposes of this appropriation, so that it may be available, under the direction of the attorney general and until used, for the due enforcement of the laws of the United States in general and especially of the civil and criminal laws relating to public lands and the laws relating to postal crimes and offenses and the subject of naturalization. Recent investigations have shown a deplorable state of affairs in these three matters of vital concern. By various frauds and by forgeries and perjuries thousands of acres of the public domain, eminent lands of different character and extending through various sections of the country, have been dishonestly acquired. It is hardly necessary to urge the importance of recovering these dishonest acquisitions, stolen from the people, and of promptly and duly punishing the offenders. Through frauds, forgeries and perjuries and by shameless briberies the laws relating to the proper conduct of the public service in general and to the due administration of the postoffice department have been notoriously violated, and many indictments have been found, and the consequent prosecutions are in course of hearing or on the eve thereof. For the reasons thus indicated and so that the government may be prepared to enforce promptly and with the greatest effect the due penalties for such violations of law, and to this end may be furnished with sufficient instrumentalities and competent legal assistance for the investigations and trials which will be necessary at many different points of the country. I urge upon the congress the necessity of making the said appropriation available for immediate use for all such purposes, to be expended under the direction of the attorney general. Alaskan Boundary. After unavailing attempts to reach an understanding on the Alaska boundary question through a joint high commission, followed by prolonged negotiations, conducted in an amicable spirit, a convention between the United States and Great Britain was signed Jan. 24, 1903, providing for an examination of the subject by a mixed tribunal of six members, three on a side, with a view to its final disposition. Rattifications were exchanged on March 3 last, whereupon the two governments appointed their respective members. Those on behalf of the United States were Ellhu Root, secretary of war; Henry Cabot Lodge, a senator of the United States, and George Turner, an ex-senator of the United States, while Great Britain named the Right Hon. Lord Alverstone, lord chief justice of England; Sir Louis Amable Jette, K. C. M. G., retired, judge of the supremacy court of Quebec, and A. B. Aylesworth, K. C., of Toronto. This tribunal met in London on Sept. 8 under the presedency of Lord Alverstone. On the 20th of October a majority of the tribunal reached and signed an agreement on all the questions submitted by the terms of the convention. By this award the right of the United States to the control of a continuous strip or border of the mainland shore, skirting all the tidewater inlets and sluices of the coast, is confirmed; the entrance to Portland canal, concerning which legitimate doubt appeared, is defined as passing by Tongass inlet and to the northwestward of Wales and Pearse islands; a line is drawn from the head of Portland canal to the fifty-sixth degree of north latitude, and the interior border line of the strip is fixed by lines connecting certain mountain summits lying between Portland canal and Mount St. Ellas and running along the crest of the divide separating the coast slope from the inland watershed at the only part of the frontier where the drainage ridge approaches the coast within the distance of ten marine leagues, stipulated by the treaty as the extreme width of the strip around the heads of Lynn canal and its branches. While the line so traced follows the provisional demarcation of 1878 at the crossing of the Stikline river and that of 1899 at the summits of the White and Chilkoot passes, it runs much further inland from the Kleihlin than the temporary line of the later modus vlendi and leaves the entire mining district of the Porcupine river and Glacier creek within the jurisdiction of the United States. [The president here recapitulates the details of the imbrogilo between European powers and Venezuela and the reference of certain points of the controversy to The Hague tribunal through the influence of the United States. This he calls a victory for American diplomacy and a triumph for international arbitration. He advocates an extension of international law to exempt all private property at sea Tribune. from captures of destruction by forces of helllegent uowers International Arbitration. Last year the interparliamentary union for international arbitration met Vienna, 600 members of the different legislatures of civilized countries attending. It was provided that the next meeting should be in 1004 at St. Louis, subject to our congress extending an invitation. Like The Hague tribunal, this interparliamentary union is one of the forces tending toward peace among the nations of the earth, and it is entitled to our support. I trust the invitation can be extended. Relations With China. The signing of a new commercial treaty with China, which took place at Shanghai on the 8th of October, is a cause for satisfaction. This act, the result of long discussion and negotiation, places our commercial relations with the great oriental empire on a more satisfactory footing than they have ever heretofore enjoyed. It provides not only for the ordinary rights and privileges of diplomatic and consular officers, but also for an important extension of our commerce by increased facility of access to Chinese ports and for the relief of trade by the removal of some of the obstacles which have embarrassed it in the past. I trust that the congress will continue to favor in all proper ways the Louisiana Purchase exposition. This exposition commemorates the Louisiana purchase, which was the first great step in the expansion which made us a continental nation. The expedition of Lewis and Clark across the continent followed thereon and marked the beginning of the process of exploration and colonization which thrust our national boundaries to the Pacific. The acquisition of the Oregon country, including the present states of Oregon and Washington, was a fact of immense importance in our history, first giving us our place on the Pacific seaboard and making ready the way for our ascendancy in the commerce of the greatest of the oceans. The centennial of our establishment upon the western coast by the expedition of Lewis and Clark is to be celebrated at Portland, Ore., by an exposition in the summer of 1005, and this event should receive recognition and support from the national government. The Philippines and Porto Rico. The Philippines and Porto Rico. Of our insular possessions, the Philippines and Porto Rico, it is gratifying to say that their steady progress has been such as to make it unnecessary to spend much time in discussing them. Yet the congress should ever keep in mind that a peculiar obligation rests upon us to further in every way the welfare of these communities. The Philippines should be knit closer to us by tariff arrangements. It would, of course, be impossible suddenly to raise the people of the islands to the high pitch of industrial prosperity and of governmental efficiency to which they will in the end by degrees attain, and the caution and moderation shown in developing them have been among the main reasons why this development has hitherto gone on so smoothly. Scrupulous care has been taken in the choice of governmental agents and the entire elimination of partisan politics from the public service. The condition of the islanders is in material things far better than ever before, while their governmental, intellectual and moral advance has kept pace with their material advance. No one people ever benefited another people more than we have benefited the Filipinos by taking possession of the islands. Jathmian Canal. By the net of June 28, 1902, the congress authorized the president to enter into treaty with Colombia for the building of the canal across the isthmus of Panama, it being provided that in the event of failure to secure such treaty after the lapse of a reasonable time recourse should be had to building a canal through Nicaragua. It has not been necessary to consider this alternative, as I am enabled to lay before the senate a treaty providing for the building of the canal across the isthmus of Panama. This was the route which commended itself to the deliberate judgment of the congress, and we can now acquire by treaty the right to construct the canal over this route. The question now, therefore, is not by which route the isthman canal shall be built, for that question has been definitely and irrevocably decided. The question is simply whether or not we shall have an isthman canal. When the congress directed that we should take the Panama route under treaty with Colombia the essence of the condition, of course, referred not to the government which controlled that route, but to the route itself, to the territory across which the route lay, not to the name which for the moment the territory bore on the map. The purpose of the law was to authorize the president to make a treaty with the power in actual control of the isthmus of Panama. This purpose has been fulfilled. For 400 years, ever since shortly after the discovery of this hemisphere, the canal across the isthmus has been planned. For twoscore years it has been worked at. When made it is to last for the ages. It is to alter the geography of a continent and the trade routes, of the world. We have shown by every treaty we have negotiated or attempted to negotiate with the noo ples in control of the istimus and with foreign nations in reference thereto our consistent good faith in observing our obligations, on the one hand to the peoples of the istimus and on the other hand to the civilized world, whose commercial rights we are safeguarding and guaranteeing by our action. We have done our duty to others in letter and in spirit, and we have shown the utmost forbearance in exacting our own rights. Repudiation of Treaty by Colombia Repudiation of Treaty by Colombia. Last spring a treaty concluded between the representatives of the republic of Colombia and of our government was ratified by the senate. This treaty was entered into at the urgent solicitation of the people of Colombia and gifted a body of experts appointed by our government especially to go into the matter of the routes across the Isthmus had pronounced unanimously in favor of the Panama route. In drawing up this treaty every concession was made to the people and to the government of Colombia. We were more than just in dealing with them. Our generosity was such as to make it a serious question whether we had not gone too far in their interest at the expense of our own, for in our scriptural desire to pay all possible heed not merely to the real but even to the fancied rights of our weaker neighbor, who already owed so much to our protection and forbearance, we yielded in all possible ways to her desires in drawing up the treaty. Nevertheless the government of Colombia not merely repudiated the treaty, but repudiated it in such manner as to make it evident by the time the Colombian congress adjourned that not the scantiest hope remained of ever getting a satisfactory treaty from them. Revolution In Panama. The people of Panama had long been discontented with the republic of Colombia, and they had been kept quiet only by the prospect of the conclusion of the canal treaty, which was to them a matter of vital concern. When it became evident that the treaty was hopelessly lost the people of Panama rose literally as one man. Not a shot was fired by a single man on the isthmus in the interest of the Colombian government. Not a life was lost in the accomplishment of the revolution. The Colombian troops stationed on the isthmus, who had long been unpaid, made common cause with the people of Panama, and with astonishing, unanimity the new republic was started. The duty of the United States in the premises was clear. In strict accordance with the principles laid down by Secretaries Casa and Seward, the United States gave notice that it would permit the landing of no expeditionary force, the arrival of which would mean chaos and destruction along the line of the railroad and of the proposed canal and an interruption of transit as an inevitable consequence. The de facto government of Panama was recognized. Under such circumstances the government of the United States would have been guilty of folly and weakness, amounting in their sum to a crime against the nation, had it acted otherwise than it did when the revolution of Nov. 3 last took place in Panama. This great enterprise of building the interoceanic canal cannot be held up to gratify the whims or out of respect to the governmental impotence or to the even more sinister and evil political peculiarities of people who, though they dwell afar off, yet, against the wish of the actual dwellers on the isthmus, assert an unreal supremacy over the territory. The possession of a territory fraught with such peculiar capacities as the isthmus in question carries with it obligations - to mankind. The course of events has shown that this canal cannot be built by private enterprise or by any other nation than our own; therefore it must be built by the United States. New Treaty With Panama. New Treaty With Panama. Every effort has been made by the government of the United States to persuade Colombia to follow a course which was essentially not only to our interests and to the interests of the world, but to the interests of Colombia itself. These efforts have failed, and Colombia, by her persistence in repulsing the advances that have been made, has forced us for the sake of our own honor and of the interest and well being, not merely of our own people, but of the people of the isthmus of Panama and the people of the civilized countries of the world, to take decisive steps to bring to an end a condition of affairs which had become intolerable. The new republic of Panama immediately offered to negotiate a treaty with us. This treaty I herewith submit. By it our interests are better safeguarded than in the treaty with Colombia which was ratified by the senate at its last session. It is, better in its terms than the treaties offered to us by the republics of Nicaragua and Costa Rica. At last the right to begin this great undertaking is made available. Panama has done her part. All that remains is for the American congress to do its part, and forthwith this republic will enter upon the execution of an project, colossal in its size and of well nigh incalculable possibilities for the good of this country and the nations of mankind. The growth of the plants is more rapid in children than in adults, and slowest, in the aged. It goes on more rapidly in summer than in winter. NO. 10. REGULAR SESSION The Fifty-Eighth Congress is Formally Organized. THE MESSAGE IS READ Transition from Special to Regular Session Robbed the Day of Many Interesting Features of Opening Exercises. A Washington special says: The first regular session of the 88th congress began at noon Monday, but the senate met half an hour previous that time in accordance with the an hour court of Saturday for the purpose of permitting an orderly termination of the called session. The senate closed the extraordinary session and entered upon the duties of the regular session, but the transaction was so natural as to be scarcely noticeable. The unusual features were the close of the called session by announcement from the chair and the offerink of two prayers within half an hour of each other. The business transacted consisted of the reading of the president's message and the beginning of the discussion of the Cuban reciprocity bill. On this bill Mr. Collum, who has charge of it, made a speech, advocating its passage in the interest of American trade. Mr. Kean made a favorable report from the committee on contingent expenses in the resolution of Mr. Penrose requiring the transmission to the senate by the postmaster general of all the papers relating to the postoffice investigation. Mr. Gorman suggested a number of amendments, the effect of which was to make it mandatory for the committee to maintain and to compel the committee to make a report to the senate by May 1 next. After some informal discussion the resolution was laid over until Tuesday and Mr. Collum began a speech on the Cuban reciprocity bill. He spoke especially of the effect of the bill upon the trade with Cuba, which he contended would be greatly stimulated by its passage. Sultuated as we were, within a few miles of the Cuban coast, we should control the Cuban market, but as a matter of fact this country supplies less than one-half of the Cuban imports. As bills and petitions were, being presented, Mr. Hoar suggested that it was not customary for the senate to transact business pending modification of the president, and his motion for a recess was taken at 12:10 o'clock for one hour. Upon reconvening the senate, Mr. Hale reported for the committee that the president had been advised and would shortly communicate a message. Mr. Barnes, assistant secretary to the president, then presented the message, which was read at once. Session of the House. The house convened in regular session and listened to the reading of the president's annual message to congress. The extra session robbed the first day of many of the features interesting to spectators. The house having organized four weeks ago, the ceremony of opening was materially shortened, it only being necessary to call the roll to develop the presence of a quorum and to provide for the customary notifications to the president and to the senate. No reference was made to the special session or as to its termination, the proceedings being the same as they would have been had the extra session not adjourned. More than an hour and a half was consumed in the reading of the president's message, at the conclusion of which there was a general applause on the republican side of the chamber. A considerable amount of routine matters necessary to facilitate the work of committees was transacted prior to the reception of the message. The house adjourned at 3:30 o'clock, out of respect to Henry Burke of Pennsylvania, a member who died Saturday. Known Balmbridge, Ga., Citizen, Quite a sensation was caused in Balmbridge, Ga., over the disappearance of John Sapp, a prominent merchant of the city. Sunday night he drove out to his father's home, about five miles below the city, for his wife, who had spent the day out there. Before going, he put all of the money in the store in his pocket, amounting to $508. While returning home with his wife, three men stopped his horse and dragged him into the buggy, and quickly disappeared in the woods. — ee s . The Tribune ale yxy SATURDAY, BY THR’ g PUBLISHING 00 7 1189 lian Btrect. Ga. "Pm Es 4 rae ot oon ron STS bg erences mage | Remittance mast be imsde by Express oF Poss Pia BarorpaY DEcEeMBEr 12, 1903. In the death of Col. R. DeLecke, the Republicans of Georgia have lost astaunch supporter, who waa oné of the oldest adherents of the party to the state, Tux Republican National [0om- mittee met yeaterday in Washington. The purpose was to select » place and time for the convening of the National Republiean convention to nominate a candidate for President and Vice President of the United States. ~ Tus regular seasion of congress commenced on Monday. The Pres- ident’s meseage was the order of the day, and it was an able paper brar- ing on the important topics of the day. This message ia conceeded by even the most rabid :democratic sheet as being an able one. The Panama policy is approved, and in all of his actions the President bas proven himself an adept statesman. Nexr year will be presidential election year. 1t behooves every voter to become qualified. In the primaries for the election of dele- gates to the county, district and state conventions only qualified rot- ere will be allowed to participate. Thoss who desire to participate in these primaries, should pay their tax betore the books close, and regie- ter. This will entitle them to rote for President: Pror. J. S. Bassutr of Trinity Gollege, Raleigh, N. O., wrote an article a few weeks ago praising Booker T. Washington and at the game time deploring the undue ac- tion of the whites towards the col- ored people. A sentiment was rais- ed against him and he tendered his resignation. At a recent meeting of the trustees they refused to ac- cept the resignation, and gave him a vote of confidence. Not‘only did they come out in favor of free speech, but another significant act was the burning in effigy of the editor of the News and Observer of Raleigh who led the fight sgainat Prof. Bas- sett. ® Apour a year ago THE TRIBUN? spoke editorially about the barbar- ous manner in which Christmas eve night is celebrated, especially on the retail business streets. Along with thia a communication was sent to the Retail Merchants Association. ‘The matter waa taken up with the Chief of police and the mayor, and the result was the stationing of ad- ditional men on Broughton street, but that did very little good. The at- tention of the authorities has again been called to this disorder and the hops. ia expressed that it will be suppressed. The plea has been made that it cannot be done this Year on account of the preparations already made by the wholesale mer- chants who have in stock a large supply of fireworks which would be alossto them. This plea is nota good one. Thelosa of the whole-| salers will not equal that of the re- tail merchants whose trade will be hurt by the revellers running off purchasers. Beside that there is al- ready an ordinance against the shooting of fireworke in tho busi- mesa section which should be en- forced. Tse amount of money that our Isboring men spend in the various bar rooms during the week is sufli- cient to give school facilities to not less then one thousand of our boys and girls who are unable to secure school accommodation. ‘These meu whoare spending their money: go freely should stop and consider the large amount of money that they are waSting thus which is mak- ing them that much poorer in the pocket and health. It does not stop at that, but the money that they spend is generally with a class of people, many of whom are not friendly to their interests. This class of deslera are ever eager to e- cure the hard earnings of these men and in return give them poisonous liquore that soon ruin their system. As soon as these dealers become rich, they seek another class of custom- ara and in but very few cases do otght for the men, who made them ‘tich, It would be far better for ,these laboring men to form a co-op- reratiye store and have competent $men to manage it- Then the mon- ‘ey will toan extent, remain with them. Until this class of our peo- pie begin to think along these lines, mt Httle will they add to the pro- sninte wilt tina tum i Thomasville Wedding. - “An unusially unique affair was ‘the marriage of Miss Eugenia Davies of Thomaayillé,Ga., to Mr. Nerman W.-Robinson of Saydnnab, ‘Ga., at St.Thomas A. M. EB. church “Wednesday avening of lest week. Seldom has there been a marriage of such popularity and one which at- tracted auch wide-spread interest. Mies Davies is one of THomasville’s popalar ladies and both white and colored friends crowded the church. Exactly at nine o’clock the bridal party entered the churcheto thé aweet strain of the latest wedding march, played by Miss Annie Barker of the Allen Normal School. Rev. R. V. Branch headed the march and immediately following came the party proper, led by Mir. Thomas Few with Miss Mary Few; following were the groom and his bestman, Mr. Ezekeiel Few. The little four year old daughter Ethel, of Mr. and Mra Watts Davison dressed in nile green organdie trimmed in eatin ribbon followed, bearing the ring. Following came the-maid of honor Miss Eliza Few. ‘hen upon the arm of Mr, F. Flipper, Jr., her brother-in-law, came the bride, beau- tifully dressed in white liberty eatin, in train, tucked bodice trimmed in white bead, paasementrie and mousse- line, and veiled*with ‘orange blos- soms. In her haud she carried a shower bouquet of amazon lilies. Miss Mary Few one of the atten- dants wore blue organdie, with tucked bodice and satin ribbon. She carried a beautiful bouquet of roses, The maid of honor, Miss Ehza Few wore pink organdie with tacked bodice and satin ribbon. She carried a beautiful pouquet of La France roses. The gentlemen attendants were all in full dregs. ‘he ceremony was preformed by Rev. Wm, H. ‘Holloway of the First Oongregational church aesisted by Rev. RK. V. Branch of the St. Tnomas A. M. E.church, ‘he couple left on the 6:20 train for Savannah, where they will muke their future home. Their friends wish them a happy future. Collerce Dots. ‘The teachers and students receiv- ed Inst Saturday, the ,ead intelli- gence of the death of Prof. Cobb, who was for ten years instractor of Mathematics in this institution. Memorial services were conducted in the Chapel last Monday. President Wright, Profs. Cotton, Pearson and Thompson delivered short addresses. It was through the influence of Prof. Cobb that Prof. Thompson attended this inatitution. We extend our-profound sympathy to the remaining members of his family, his mother-in-law and his four children. By his request he was buried at Waycross Mr. B. A. Judkins returned from Atlanta Wednesday 2nd insti, where he ‘attended the 14th Annual Con- ference Y. M. O.,A. of Awerica, Colored Men’s Department. Miss Hollister of New Jersey, visit- ‘ed the College last week. She spoke in the highest term of the work be- ing done and delivered an address to the students in the céllege chapel, urging them to do faithfully all the duties assigned whether or not they could foresee the bearing which their performance had upon their lives. and work. RANA insonic Column dg? + Place good men on guard Don’t forget the home Send in your assessment. Reports are coming in from elec- tions that have beén held. All of the secret societies are holding their election this month. Grand Master Butler continues in the good work in organizing new lodges. Royal Grand Matron, Mrs. Viola E. Hart, of Americus; organized an ‘Eastern Stér Chapter at Vienua yes- terday. The members of Mt Moriah Lodge are expected to attend the meeting on Friday night, Dec. 18th. The annual report and election of offi- cera will take place, / - Electa Ohapter, No. 1, 0..E.8, elected the following officers on Monday night last: Mrs. J. C. Mil- ler, R. Mj; Mr.C. Brinson, R. P.; Mra, H.B. Seles, A.M; Mrs. O. Simmons, C.; Miss I. Brinson, A. 0.; Mra. M. Foster, Treas. ; Mra. ‘Lizzie Buncombe, Sec’y. ; Mrs. R, E. liane, Truth ; Miss Gracie Carr, Faith ; Misa Lizzie Carr, Wisdom; Mrs. Pheebs Williams, Charity ; Mrs. Julia Johnson, Herald; Mrs. Rosa E. Stephens,, Warder; Mr. G. L. Binyard, Sentinel; Mra. Maria Lee, Marshal; Mrs. Julia Carr, Ass'tSeo’y. These officers will be inatalled by the Grand Patron on Dee, 30. Home Companion. The Woman’s Home Companidn for December is a pack of good things. Its timely feature articles are: “Where There Are Three.Chriat- mases Every Year,” “How Uncle Sam Plays Santa Claus,” “My Reo- ollections of Abraham Lincoln,” “Christmas Scenes in New York City.” Especial attention it paid to Christmas presents and holiday en- tertainments. There are several pages devoted to suggestions for amall home-made presents for men and*women. The best Christmas books are-also reviewed. The fiction is of the high standard. TEpre are stories bys: Eden Ehilpots, Tudor Jenke; Josiah Allen’s Wife and Isa- bel Gordon Curtis. Mr. X has a new puzzle, for the solution of which = IMMEN SE ALTERATION SALE =. = Owing to the large business we have done during the last COdayswe = are compelled to enlarge our present store. To save time = = . OUR COMPLETE LINE CONSISTING OF ~ = = : \ n ; = : = Shoes, Underwear, Dry Goods and Notims 2 : = . HAVE BEEN MARKED AT ACTUAL COST. = .Sale Two Weeks Only. Come and compare Prices, you a can pick up Nice Holiday Gifts, Cheap = HALL for RENT a, ScorTnr’ss. Ff o to Societies and Organi- (Ei Af ON THE S zations wishing to se-WLY SQUARE. = cure u meeting place atiSZi faa reasonable prices, 120State St.. West & | DEPOSIT —= ‘ R YOUR SAVINGS WITH B The Chatham Bank, | 5 Bull and Congress Strcet . ¢ p "One Dollar and: Upward Received. ° ¢ 3 OPEN SATURDAYS UNTIL : Ss P.M. E ‘LEOPOLD ADLEB;'Pres. T M. CUNNINGHAM, Jr , Vice-Pres. FRED, W. CLARK, Cashier. COURTNEY THORPE, est. Cashier. 3 ~——Drrgcrozzs — : » Léopola Adler, T. M. Cunningham, Jr, Pope Barrow, { B.H.L Levy, ALS Gockenheimer, J.T. West, e M, L. Byek, J. MoLang, ~ M.J. Kavanaugh, ( a saaphahcnecscmaael Ne came es a aca ts ne eames means schemas ak: aiencamncanll he offers $100.00. Published by the Crowell Publishing Company, Springfield, Ohio; one dollar s year; ten cents a copy. 6 ESS WRITTEN AND DEDICATED TO MY FRIEND, DE, T. JAS. DAVIS. In stirring times of peace and war, We know not where we are, ‘Through life we:plod and plod. Eternal hopes in Thee, 0 God! ‘We leave this earth to ficht ro more ; And mingle with the blest, Ina peaceful home beyond the shore; From fetters, toil ; to rest. If tattered souls with us do bring, » “fo mark a dredful strife ; We pray to Thee, a cross to cling, ‘With anew born soul jand a new borniife. : J. W. ARMSTTONG. From Gate City Court. PO eg yencsiess Dyce eat ahh Retrted tapcteiosed £We are here to memorize the lost of our brother, Dr. Davis, who was a membor of the Knights of Pythias, and Dauxhters of Calanthe. He wasalso the Grand Medi- cal Director of the State of Georgia. He departed this life, Nov. Sth, 1903, in New York City; | He was a gallant Knight, and a man of inimitable will, with bigh eathu- siasm and dignity, He was not @ man to embrrass the simplicity of the gospel. but a man that looked not after essential and mutual progress of himself, but for the uplifting of bis own race. "He was not like the Wealthy man of whom we recently read, had to avira friend “if he knew of any ‘good cause.” His life was crowded with sometbing better than causes The name, Dr. Davis, is one which recalls many tender memories, ang long thoughts ‘This rare and and gracious man‘appeated to be the flower of a long line of Puritans. He had the true manly nature which ‘makes an‘organization 8 center of attrac- ‘tion for all. His spirit was never broken by ‘the long months of suffering and the weal ness and trials of ill health. He triumph- gd with, an, , abounding and | genuine faith. He wasa man of high honor and esteem. Loved by each and every one who knew him. May the rich blessings of heaven adorn him with a crown of glory. Dead? alas! he fs dead. Could we have thought, that unto us death would have brought’ this sorrow ere its close? But stricken, sad, and“ sorrowing there yet amidet ‘our grief, are still a thousand thoughts, or can bring our wounded hearts rellef. This one alone, our souls should cheer: to us the boon was given, here Is a single world. To rear one angel soul for heaven ‘Numbers the dead, the calm. peacefully they, rest. Holy 1h their nar- Tow homes, lald Towly with 9, clod upon each breast! There bone by bone, they are mouldering, the fate to obey —Dust thou art, to dust refurneth., till the beav- eng pass anay. Composed by, cs ‘Mrs. Swan; Mrs Davia, Mrs. Caestleberrv. From ‘the Nurses. ‘Whereas it has pleased Almighty God to remove by deathion the Sth of November 1903) Dr. ‘T. James Davis, Superintendent ‘of Charity Hospital. and In-tructor of Physiology inthe Training School for Nurses, “And while we bow submissively ‘to the Divine ruling and adopt the Jan- guage of Job “Tne Lord gave and the ‘Lord hath taken away, blesced be the ‘naine of the Lord.” ‘Yet we recognize the fact that in his death, the institution has lost a scholar, and edmpetent physician, 28 well as a zeal- ous, enthusiastic, and influential worker. For it was mainly due to his indefaticabto efforts that the hospital has obtained its prosent stazidine in the community. Therefore bo it resolved, that we the members of the Board of Intorporators secure the services of a competent local artist to make a life size picture of the said Dr, T. James Davis, and the same be hung in tho Superintendents’ office as a slight token of respect and esteem in which he was held by us. Be it further resolved, that these reso- lutions be spread on the minutes and ‘a copy bo cent to his bereaved relatives, and the local papers for publication, fespectfully submitted. Mrs. Lula Johnson. “A.B. G. Carr. “ Emma Collier. « ALE, Randolph, Vice Pros. ++ “Annio Nuttall, President. CS A Costly Mistake. Blunders are sometimes very ex- pensive. Occasionally life itself is the price of a mistake, but you'll never be wrong if you take Dr. King’s New Life Pills for Dyspepsia, Dizziness, Headache, Liver or Bowel troubles. Tney are gentle yet thor- ough.- 25¢, at Knight’s Pharmacy. THERE ARE BIG SAVING OPPORTUNITIES “e T x r ; IN OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT EVERY DA and with this we off-r you the very best makee, cut in the newest atyles, perfect fitting Suits and Overcoate at a saving of from $3-00 to ‘$9.00, over what you have beer accustomed to pay at exclusive Clothing Stores, according to quality. = " = . Name or no Name, Discoutt or uo Discount, this department would not be doing the business today 6 are doing, it would not be continually on the incresse, if we did not Give the Public Value and Low Prices. Aman can have confidence in our way of business, k towing that all goods are marked in plain Gzures and at atrictly One Price “Fo All. a Three Specials For Two Weeks SPECIAL No. 1. MEN’S $12 SUITS AND. OVERCOATS $8.60. Genuine Standard Oxford and Black Frieze and Extra Long Full Cut Novelty Overcaots—Suits of fine wool, black and blue cheviots and thibeta, nobby Scotches §. - | and Cassimeres, single-breasted coats $12 value, only, |, $8.50. SS > . SPECIAL No. 2. ; Mewa stylish 44-inch Kersey and Oxford Gray Vicuna Over-coat, cut Joose and fully J- -with silk sleeve and serge body lining; all sizes; coats that afew weeke° ago could not have been sold for less than $16.50 ; special af : . $11.98. ; . SPECIAL No. 3. Consisting of Brown and Blue Kersey, Meltona, Irish Frieze, in black aud Oxford ; also Novelty Overcoats, cut full and long, with belt; our entire line of $18, $20, $22.50 Men’s Suits, made of heavy cheviot, Vicunas, Cassimeres and fancy Wora- teds, made by the best of tailors and first-class workmanship; ull this seuson’s best atyles, Today and all next week at i i $15.00. o Parents will practice economy and save many quar- ters, halves and dollars by buying their boys’ suits and overcoats here. . $2.48 for Baya’ Wiater Overcoats of th nsua $f kind, Made of dark Oxford Gray Meltons, ined with the famous “double warp irom yarn- Itaians.” Ages 3 to 15 vears. The best wearing coat eer offere d. $2.98 for Boys’ D uble-Breasted, Norfolk Sailor Blouse and 3 piece suits, mada of all-wool fabrics io plain colors, fancy wixturee. Not asult in this lot worth less then $4. Every one thoroughly reliable. BOYS’ SULTS AND OVERCOATS AT $5.06. Better boys’ clothing has never been produced at the price. They were made up according to cur own ideas, and we are satisfied that the quality. material, aylennd make caonot be equalled for $280 more elsewhere. The suits come in double-breasted and Norfolk: styles, in sizes 3 to 17 years ; also sailor suits 3to8 ;Bnwter Brown snits, Sto; in all popular weaves, plain and fancy colors: Overcoats in all \inds of matertal and styles imaginsble We know we caii-pleare you in style, quality and price. We replace any suit that does not give satisfactory wearat sO ' : SS ‘ ~ | (7 ifs i —_ : ; 4 CS . LEPLO HOLL: | -s <i aes BROUGHTON & BULL STS. f SH ATES ESSE SARE OH DEE E ) ——Which will develope that—— ! Beautiful Tract of Land, Situated onthe Salts and Consisting ! ; ~—OF 330 ACRES.~— Ist. *"To build a commodious pavilion and bath house on the salts and arrange suitable grounds for picnics, etc. . — 2nd. To build a spacious hotel for the accommodation of the Negroés of Georgia and the surrounding country. . A limited amount of stock is now for sale at $26.00 per Share, . Subscriptions will he received by M.N. MIRAULT, Sec’y and Treas. X90STATE STREET. WEST. » ee” . Every Colored Man and Woman Should avail him or herself. of this opportunity: THE BENEVOLENT AID ann RELIEF ASSOCIATION oF VIGINIA is the only Negro organization of its kind that iésues five years endowment policies and allows you a cash value surrender after three years membership. Persons in good health are eligible for mem- bership in this department between the ages of 5 and 60 years, Wei pay sick benefits from 75 to. $15 00 weekly and death benefits from $1500 to 500 00, Deputies wanted in every state. Goop Pay. For furher particulars write, 34 Leigh St.. Richmond, Va. 159 “Au- burn Ave., Atlanta, Ga.; 417 W Hoffman St. Baltimore, Md.; j628 W Gwinnett St, Savannah, Ga.; 505 D street Washington, D, C. ** « Respectfully, W. DUHENRI BROWN, Deputy for Georgiay ee AT THE f “ a ICE CREAM Parzor| First-class Pool-Parlors . 547and 549 Liberty 8. E. of Mrs. J. L. Lark other than cool drinks! Thhve only firat-clas, 1 par- Tall kind he only first-class pool par. ant Id et ee cae Teckes bet. | lors in the city. Fine cigars and ter than yon cap get anyother placein the | tobaccos,, on sale. Courteous city.~ Oar fish suppers have alresdy won| troatmisatto’all, My old friends forus much praise, = ‘ar&: invited:to call ; new ones go-~ (AD J.D. LAR: litited. Games, 2%.centscue. 243 Price St. aS OB. Wi Cummings, Prop: $5.00 ' Men’s and Boys? Hat . " Store. ON OUR GROUND ELOOR BULL ST., SIDE 4 Men’s Popular Trading Center in Savannah If yon want the best Hat ever baught get cur New — Golfat’ g $L9S These Hats are without doubt the Gest_values ever offered forthe money. Many dozens of them sold. every week and every bat is guaranteed to give 2b- solute satisfaction—union label—over 10 new and ex-_ tremely popular styles; anew bat for sty that go wrong. Regular $2.50 values in any store. * Our now fsmous “ADLER’S SPECIAL” is the best Hat in Savennah st the pric} endto any Hat * sold elsewhe e for $4.00; at Men’s and Ross’ Caps, all popular styles and’ex- *eellen v lues, at . 25c. and 48ce. -. - ot ® The Liberian Trading Company incorporated under the laws of the state of New York. Capital stock 20,000 of which 10.000 ia working capital equal to $50 000 guarantee a dividend of seven percent. This company is owned and controled ex- clusively by Negroes and established commerce between America and West coast Africa and offerring a block consisting of 4000 shares at $5 00 per share par value ‘full paid and non-assessable. For further information address home office 1466 Fulton street Brooklyn, N. ¥. or 514 W, Bolton street Savannah, Ga. von prsrares Une Brown's Tren Biese_. eaters Lows. S59 por Cate 2 — Por poe aa s - om, . 1 TO RMAE mf Ld Fe see ee ~ % eas ; rear - MOR OU. a Pages stew y-GTP SE 2 eS Sa eS a “os . ae . ue REL ER BRR Le et foot Ee ‘ _ $s se Bye RRS aw earaeeot T EeRere, e b - ad | Conference'in-Session. ; AMUSEMENT COLUMN. , 2 ARETE BE wee Ae The Savannah SHNONS a Conference of the ale i 5 rents 1 rh s t. »# se @ ; . a £ am 2 * h commenced its ses- Coming Events in e Be- ee . : ¥ -- : Savorpay Decesuben 19,1909. (3% “aurea comment tal ~ "cial Werld. ‘ 2SPa sh 2arrnae Bic ‘ abicas Sees Cimes ‘ Prof. }. E. Cobb died at Waycros Friday night of last week. Mr. O. R. Whitehead of the Atlan: * ta Age was in'the city this week Mr. W. H. Pugh of Offerman i in the city, attending the Confer. sence. Mr.J H. Johnson the popular undertaker is improving after being seriously eick, é Inspect the goods of Mr. W. S. Scott at 120 State street before pur- chaeing elsewere, Mr. W. H. Screven, of this city has been eeriouely ill at Atlantic city, N. J., but is now improving The Rev. Richard Brignt is pre- paring his usual New Yeur’s sermon to men, the subject of which will be “ The Useful Young Man.” Mr. B. L. Jordan, of Brunswick, spent two days in the city this week. Mr. Jordan 18 one of Bruns- wick’s enterprising citizens and such as he, we are always glad to meet. j _Mr.U S. Grant, the well-known) lineman had a serious fall while stringing wires in a building on market square His hip was dislo- cated by the fall. We are glad to note that he 1s improving. Mr. W. H. Burgess has opened a first class store on West Broad and Mini atreete, where he keeps ci- gare, tobacco, hot lunch, candies of all kind,etc. He will be glad to re- esive a call from his many friends.~ The Adelphia Club elected the following officers on Wednesday night last: J. OC. Williams, Prexi- dent; Geo. F. Tyson, Vice Presi- dent; R. W. Rogers, Treasurer; A. P. Williams, Secretary ; Jos. Eves, Advocate. . Invitations have been received in the city for the graduating exercises .of the class of 1903 of the Training School for Nursea of Lincoln Hos- pitaland Home. Among the grad- uates, were two Savannah ladies: Miss Minnie R’ King, and Mrs. Hortense E. Trent. $2,500.00 property, 313 Duffy street east, consisting of a two-story house on street and one-story house in Jane, Ideal home, house in lane paying all expenses, on good invest- ment property’ All improvements. Terms to suit purchaser. Walter S. Scott, 120 State street, west. The First Tabernacle Baptist church, will have ita corner stone}: laying ‘tomorrow at 3 p.m. Mtl Sier Lodge No 2441 G. U. 0. of 0. F. will take the lead. Rev. T. M.}; Williamson, B D. Master of cere- monies. ‘Lhe public is javited to be present. Rev. J.S. Irby, Pastor. Miss Mattie Hawkins, and Mies Maggie Williams, gave a charming| card party in Atlanta, complimen- tary to Mra, Susie Lee, of Savannah A large number of guesta were prea- ent and the evening was pleasantly] apent. The costumes worn by the ladies were fine, and along with the beautiful decorations of the parlor, made aecene that was bewitching The Willing Workers Club No, 2, of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church was organized last Thursday night at the residence of Miss Amanda Reed. ‘The following officers were elected : Mr. Edward T. Black, President ; Mra. Maggie Rowe, Vice-president 3| Miss Eliza Black, Sec’y; Miss Amanda Reed, Ass’t Sec’y;_ Miss Janie Boston, Tr as ; Mr. Jasper Battle, Ohaplain. a Among the visitors to'reach our city during the past week is Mr. L. C Collins, secretary of Metropolitan Mercantile and Realty company of| New York. Mr. Collins is a young| man of exceptional .abilty and is}, dasisting in making hie company one of the foremost in the conntry.|. He is here in the interest of his} company, the office of which is at! 222 Broughton street, west, under], the management of Mr. J. W. Arm-], strong. B. L. Perry, tonsorial artist. All work satisfactory done by first class barbers. 308 Drayton street. . - Will rent to a gentleman a neatly farnihed room. Apply to Mrs. S. A, Cox, 528 East Gaston street. Don’t watt until the city force yn to make your sewer connections ut see Jackson the plumber at No 22 State street, west and have him to attend to your plumbing at once and save you further trouble. Terms reasonable, satisfaction guaranteed Gs, Phone 870. Ficht Will Be Bitter. ‘Those who will persist in closing their ears aganet the continual rec ommendation of Dr. King’s New Discovery ,,for Qonsumption, will haye along and bitter fight with their troubles, if not ended earlier by fatal termination. Read what T. R. Beall of Beall, Miss, has to say: “Last fall my wife had ever symptom of conaumption.,, She took Dr.’ King’s New Discovery afte everything else ‘had, feile Im’ provement came at once and four bottles entirely cured Rer. Guaran- teed by Knignt’s Pharmacy. Price 60c, and $1.00 Trial bottles free. | Conference in-Session. ‘The Georgia Conference of the A. M.E. Church commenced its ses- sions at St. Philips Monumental ‘Church oo Wednesday morning Jast. Rt. Rev. H. M. Turner is pre- siding. The program as given in Tue ‘T'RrBoNe last week was carried ont fully. The sessions have been very interesting. Much business has been transacted which goes: to show the advancement and growth of this great church Able men are ip attendance. The delegates to the General Conference were elected yesterday. The session will be con- tinued until Monday. To-morrow will be the red letter day. The va- rions pulpits of the cily will be fil- led with able men. Happily Wedded. ‘The home of Mre, Etta DeLyone was the scene of a beautiful wed- ding Wednesday evening. The contracting parties being Miss Lot- tie O., a second danghter of Mrs. ‘DeLyons, and Mr H. LHartatein Small. The house was tastily dec- orated with vines, flowers aud pot plants. The bride was gowned in white organdie trimmed in norman- dy valencennes lace and white satin ribbon. She wore along veil with a wreath becoming any bride, and car- ried in her hand a large bunch of bridal roses tied with white satin robbon. The groom was attired in evening costume. Many useful and costly presents were received in and ont of the city. Rev. J. W. Carr performed the ceremony. Don’t Fail to Attend. | Wednesday night Dee 23 at Har- ris street halla mags meeting will be held under the auspices of the Colored American Friendly Socte ty, at S o’clock. This meeting will be heldin interest of the propoxed grocery company and a Special in- yitation is extended to the ladies to attend. The sperkers will explain fally the purpose of the society and speak in_a general way along race lines. Those who will speak, are Rev. J. W. Carr. Rey. Wm Gray, Col. John H. -Deveaux, and Mr. John F. Jones. Each of these gen- tlemen are race leaders and haye done that which stamps them ae such. Do not fai] to be on time and briag your friends along. St Philips Dots. Rev. Sims’ subject on Sunday morning was, “Christian disciple- ship.” This subject was beautifully ‘lustrated in various ways, especial- ly the yoke of christian duty. At 3 p.m. the communion services were celebrated. Those who took a part were, Presiding Elder, W. O. P. Sherman, of the West Savannah District, Rev. T. N. M. Smith,, of Waycross District, Rev. Holmes and others, Presiding Elder T.N. M. Smith, addressed the Sunday school on last Sunday. ‘The Sunday school will have a Christmas tree. There will be a concert given by the Sun- day school, and the Georgia State Induatrial College, on Wednesday might, Dec. 16th. St Philips was well represented at the Banquet given in honor of the visiting minis- ‘ters on Wednesday n‘ght. "It ia expected that Rev. C. 0. Car- gile, will preach at 11 a. m Sunday. ihe following services will be held on Sunday: Prayer meeting at 5:30 8 m., preaching at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 3 p, m., Christian Endeav- orat 4 p. m., preaching at 8 p. m. The pulpit witl be filled by visiting ‘ministers at each service. First A. B. Church. Last Sunday was a glorious day with us. The Rev. P. J. Jacksor preached an excellent sermon at 11 a.m. After which Dr. Carr baptiz ed 18 happy converts. The Sunda} school was well attended at 3 p. m Quite a number of new member: were fellowshipped at 4 p. m. The Lord’s Supper was adminis. \ered at5 p.m. About a thousanc members communed. At 8:30 p. m, fn large audience assembled at whioh time Dr. Carr preached a apectal ser- mon to The Ladies Auxiliary of the Union Protective Association. Quite alarge number of the members of the Association were present, and expressed themselves as being much benefited by the sermon. Collec- tion $155 88. : Tomorrow at 11 a, m. Rey. S. N. Vass, D. D. of Raleigh, N. C, will preach. Dr. Vass stands in. the front rank of the educated-ministry of today. Donot fail to hear him. At8 p.m. some prominent minister of the A. M..E. Conference will preach, after which the pastor will pray for the W. J. Camipbell Socie- ty, Allare invited to attend these services. The following officers of Opal Court No 41,1 0.0. C., were elec- ted at the last meeting of the Court: Mrs. R. E. Wright, W.0.; Mrs. L. B. Reed, W.1.; Mra. M. M. Russell, W.ILN.; Miss Z. BM. Blyler, S.D ; Mrs. M. E,. Heffron, J. D.; Mra. I. W. Webster, W.0.; Miss V.E Box, R.D.; Mra. M. E. Harpér, R. of D. Sir F. M. Cohen, R.of Dz Mra M, E. Lark, W. E.; Mra. L. R. Golden, O32irs B. T. Seabrooks, A. O.; Mrs, 8. @hegers, Herald; Sir John J. Bo- len¥ Pi tor. The officers will be installefvQy-the District Deputy, Miss M247 ile, on Jan. Sth. Hl AMUSEMENT COLUMN. Coming Events in The Se- cial World. ‘The Big Four Bazaar will} begin at the First: ‘Atsican. Baptist Churoh on Monday night next. Various attractions eae! night. Admission 10 cents. The Evening Call Ald and Social Club willgive ayNew Year Entertainment on ‘Friday night Jan, 1, Music will be in attendance. Admission, single 35 cente, double 50 cents. Tho I, P.C’s, aro making olaborate prep- arationa fora “Ldap Year Banquet.” Jan. 4.fat Odd-Followg Hall, Harrie Street. Admission, single, 75 cents, double $1.00. Supper free, First grand dress entertainment by St, Marys Temple Lodge of B. P. 0. Elks of the World on Wednesday evening Dec. 16, at Harris street, ball, ‘The public ts in- vited. Music and refreshments will be onhand. Admission single or double 50 conte, A grand Christmas cantata will be glv- on forthe benofit of F. A. B. Church, West Broad street, at Harris street ball,’ Son- day night Dec.2i We hopethe children wont miss the treat of seeing Santa Claus, Admission 16¢ children xo cents, December's Hiawatha Soiree will be that of the Golden Leaf Club on Tuesday Dec. 15th, at Harris street hall. Great prepa- rations are beingfmade for an evening of extreme pleasure, You?are cordially in- vited to be presenifto enjoy the same. Ad- niantan Aestioa ti) quake, oirita OS cents: ; Revolution Imminent. , A sure sign of approaching revolt ;and serious trouble in your system ,ig uervousness, sleeplesaness, or ‘stomach upsets. Electric Bitters | will quickly dismember the trouble- Some causes. It never fails to tone |the stomach, regulate the Kidneys and Bowelé, stimulate the Liver, jand clarify tha blood. Run down systema benefit particularly and all | the usual attending aches vanish up- der its searching and thorough ef- fectiveness, Electric Bitters is only 50c. and that is returned if it don’t ‘give perfect satisfaction. Guaran- teed by Knignt’s Pharmacy. Holiday Rates. , Holiday rates via Atlantic Coast Line. Atlantic Coast Line announces rate one and éne-third fares plus 25 cents for the round trip for Christmas Holidays. Tick- ets will be sold Dec. 23-25 inclusive, Dec. 30, and 21, 1902; Jan. 1, with return limit Jan. 4, 1901. Teachers and students of schools and colleges will be accorded same rato, tickets to be sold Dec. 16-22 inclusive with return limit Jan, 8.1904, upon _pres- entation of certificates signed by superin- tendents, priacipals or presidents. All information cheerfully furnished. W.H Leahy, Divn. Passenger Agent. 4 Savannah, Ga A Frightened Horse. ‘Running like mad down the street dumping the occupants, or a hund- red other accidents, are every day occurrénces. It behooves everybody to have ureliable Salve handy and there’s none as good as Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. Barna, Outs, Sores, Eczems, and Piles, disappear quickly under its, soothing effect. 25c, at Knights Pharmacy. Secure A Pretty Calender. The Atlantic Coast Line is distri- buting a very pretty wall Calender for 1904 including month of Dec- ember 1903. “You can secure one of these calendera by sending 1x cents in postage to W. H. Leahy, Division Passenger Agent, Savannah, Ga. Benefits Paid. A few of the full benefits paid ia the last week or two: Mrs. E. Smalls, 9 wks. 575 Orange, $9 00 Mra. C. A, Singleton, 111 Reynol ‘d, L wk. 450 Mrs. F. Pincknoy. 516 Nicol 1 wk. 4 50 Merritt Cohen, 620 Mfercer,2 wks. 7.00 DEATHS. Mrs. Rosa Blont, Wateys Rd. and Ander- aon street. Mrs. Celia Mack, 8 Wheaton street. ‘Twenty others wh osonames are with held. This company has raid out to its members to August 1, $10,580 {t has over 36,000 members. The Savannah branch bas nearly 2000. They are now Joining at the rateof 150 week It pays sick and death claims in less than twenly- four honrs after proof of same is reeeived. ‘The mother of this company is the Metro- politsn Mercantile and Mealty Company. Capital $500,000. Call or address, Metro- politan “Mutual Benefit Association. 222 W. Broughton street. Mrs. GOLDEN At Foye & Eckstein is showing a new line of- ready-to-wear and trimmed jatsat very attractive prei- | es. RRR ee "MAKE YOUR MONEY WORK. Money-Deposited with us DRAW 5 Per Cent. per annum, compounded quarterly. THE WAGE RARHERS LOAN AKD [i- YASTHENT COMPARY. = 20 State Street, West. P.A.J.McDowrLtL TiHos. WasnINaToNn BUTCHERS, Are about the best you can find when you wantany thing in the line of fresh meats of all kinds, games in season eté. Orders tak- en and delivered in any part of city. (Stall 48 CITY MARKET) Bell Phone 1126, | “C” With a Tail. ‘The “CO” with a tail is ‘the trade. ‘Mark of Cascarets. Candy Cathastic. Look for it on the lightblue enameled metal box! ‘Each tablef stamped CCC. Never’ sold im bulk. AaB irumgieta, cog...” ‘,_ * ) 3 . } Perfect Fittin : 2 . ‘ ‘ { Are desired by every man, whether he pays $15 or $75 for his Suit-or Overcoat, That is what we are most particular about ourselves---the fit,and . when you buy your clothes here we insist that the garments must be perfectly satisfactory to you be- fore they leave our Store. With our hand-tailored ready-to-wear garments we can fit you perfectly. _ The fabrics are exclusive, the tailoring unsur- passed, and the style of every model is absolutely correct. . SUITS | - eV ERROR Te | ~ SQUAD UPHARD, B.HLEVY & BRO. a DR. E.D. BULKLEY, : The only graduated Colored : DENTIST, IN SAVANNAE. J can give the olored people Detter work shan thoy gan gol anywhere Savannah. How is that? cause Ihave the proper things to work with and know how to do it, T do all of my own work 5 tnerdfore 1 know what material isin itand how itis done; ana. — sides the white dentists that do good work do not and will not work for colored people | Stop being faked and gouged by these cheap Dental Parlors; they robyou, { will give you better work than you can get anywhere ‘isoin Savannah, and as good work as you can get any- where baring none. Teeth extracted without pain. we dal Hoty cobe hy the very intent methode, and satlatietion guaranteed in overy case Gola ‘ 211 East Broad Street, Cor. Oglethorpe Lane. —Extimates cheerfully given. — . Ring up Bell "Phone 1124 and make engagements. Soe Eee eee Mm LS PAR, HOW 10 KREP WELL. 240 Barnard St., Savannah, Ga, Does all kind of high grade dental work of the best quality and workmanship. Gold crowns and bridge work. White Porcelain ‘Pivot, and Gold. Crowss mounted on. the natural roots, Gold Fillings, Cement Fill- ings, and Silver or Amalgam Fillings, from pine to 2 full set of teeth 87.00 and $8.00. Brooken Places mended and teeth added to old ones for small cost. All Gold Growna Guaranteed 23% K Gold. Thomas & Lampkin Fashionable Tailors. Clothing made to order. All work done on premises. Clean- ing Pressing and Repairing neat- ly dore. 325 WEST BRO D Street. Everything Fresh. Always call at Bowen & Company green grocer corner East Broad and Nicoll streets, where you can. get a choice supply of specialties, Polite- ness and good Weight is our motto. BOWEN & CO. Ring up Ga Phone 578 When you are, inneed of a team for any purpose. We doa com- plete Drayage business, and fur- nish teams on the shortest no- tice, We also furnish special wag- ons for moonlight rides, pic-nics eto. DUNHAM TRANSFER CO. Office 419 Rav exst. Ga Phone 578. ‘St Btephen’s Bplecopal Ohurek Ss Stephen's Mpleconel Vuencn Harris. Services Sunday 11.0 m, and 8-6 Wann Se aemer es alweys ‘weloomed.—Rev. “sbere Beas ' i Bo. aes Motroaltan Mantle & Reali Cu, (INCORPORATED) ZR CAPITAL. $500,006 Full Paid and Non-Assessable Shares $5.00 Baek pat? interetate corporation, managed and contrelied by colored busintés mien. This tees An interstate corporation, managed and controlled by colored business men. _‘Phis coms, pany is the largest and strongest of its kind in the world, and.oflere a sure snd steady in-” come to investors, ‘The stock matures in ten mon hs and is Somplatites tpt up by July Iot,, next, will participate fo the annaal dividend, which will be not leet themsevéa,, percent, Itpaid a dividend of seven per cent last yearand the Zeer betors; sod.we have, avery reson to believe thatit will pay even a larger dividendthis year” The wacel. die: count of six per cent allowed on cath payments, The slock of this Progiestive,eiterprisd ‘ia desirable to inetitutions'se well as individuals, “The investment is by':real ofste.- al tsi appraised reluatton sebaneing all the ime We build‘churebes? Salle, sehool hous, es, enld eons; ad 58 fact abpthing’ fn the building line -Thie ls the, firet abd aly colors, ‘ed concern: that hns' tekobed a point whord it cam ‘build cbeaper tan oiber- eocipaniag aad’ intke 2 protec: This we pey- to aE Mockhol dete Bg Silents Cell-ee doen 57150. Bags? wou Gee MENTOR oy Fa86 Ne Bh, eee BL aa ee & Savannah; Ga.7P. 0. Bae SDakeised, Piet 219 South ‘Postetion soa. Valine, ASod’ Kiag street; Chazicsisa & C. ee. ah Ty airs ge Bat the best meats. You can find this by visiting the OLD RELIABLE - Stall No. 81, City Market. Beef, Veal and Mutton, And all kinds of game in season. | Goods delivered promptly. FP. F. JONES & SON. | Both "Phone 689. HEFFRON & LEE y Goolrelers And Bailes, All work trusted to our care will be executed in workman- hip manner. We will furnish plans and specifications. -Job- bing promptly attended to. | 508 Anderson Street, East. qe 7 tar Cattle Park Cate: 2 -—--- _ 2 One of the ideal places ness, Savasinah for i ies, etc, laticing Pavilion over the'water wera it fe cool and plessant. Facilities for bathing etc. Re- freehments of ell kind served .to ‘parties. I. driving ont stop and refreah yourself. - For information, apply tc . 6.5 MSdRE, Proprietor. Callon, Bell Phone 1285, Stephen Jenkine: for your Painting, Paper Hanging, Stain- ing, Greining, Varnisblog, Kalsming, and, Glazing of all kinds, All jobs promiptiy. attended to. Satisfaction guarantesd.” 911 WEST BROAD STREET. L.S.REED, - RealEstate, Loan andin= surance. = Buys, eells and exchanges real ea'é tate. Special attention given to thee: collection of rents. Loans'’aegotiet. ed—any amount $10.00 to 610000,60' L. S. Reed, 22'State Street, Ws Ga’phone, 870. e LOGAN'S - WOOD & WASHING LIQUID 69... Pine Wood, Oak Wood, Light Woes Guaranteed full load and geod weed. = Terms cath to cveryiedy. 2 Hall’s Washing Liquid! ‘Yhe great labor anyerot taonaeils Housekeeping and Wash Woes. ce se per Quart, r5c per Gallen, W. H. LOGAN, Sole agent, 75 Ga. ‘Phone sp” 824 Randelph servobel'y EVERY WALK, IN LIFE. A. A. Boyce, a farmer, living three and a half miles from Trenton, Mo. and a half says: "A soreceld settled in my kidnings and developed so quickly that I was obliged to lay off work on account of the aching in my back and sides. For a minute I was says: A severe cold tettled in my kidneys and developed so quickly that I was obliged to lay off work on account of the aching in my back and sides. For a time I was unable to walk at all, and every make-shift I tried and all the medicine I took had not the slightest effect. My back continued to grow weaker until I began asking Doan's Kidney Pills, and I must say I was more than surprised and gratified to notice the back ache disappearing gradually until it finally stopped." Doan's Kidney Pills sold by all dealers or mailed on receipt of price, 50 cents per box. Foster-Millburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Horse Street Railways With the exception of New York, the following cities are the only places in which more than five miles of street railway track are operated by animal power: Hutchinson, Kan., 7 miles; Santa Rosa, Cal., 7 miles; Chicago, Ill., 6 miles; San Francisco, Cal., 5 miles; Arkansas City, Kan., 5 miles, and Tuscon, Ariz., 5 miles. The cable, which fifteen years ago had such bright prospectie, is now antiquated. There are only two street railways operated exclusively by cable power. Vaseline Everybody knows the great value of this remedy in the household, but everybody does not know that the imitations of it, which some second-class drug-gists dishonorably palm off on their customers, have little or no value. What it is not that the imitations that it is not a mere question of comparative value between "Vaseline" and the imitations, but that the imitations do not effect the wonderful healing results of the world-renowned "Vaseline", and that they are not the same thing nor made in the same way; this, many of the imitations are harmful, and that they use, while Vaseline is perfectly harmless. Perfect safety, therefore, lies in buying only original bottles and other packages put up by the Cheesebrough Manufact'g Co. Attention is called to their Capsicum Vaseline advertised in another column. The average railway journey in the United States is twenty-eight and one-half miles. An Old Field Weed Many seeing that old field weed, the mullein stalk, never consider the good it is accomplishing in curing lung troubles. It presents in Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullein the finest known remedy for coughs, croup, colds and consumption. As drugists, 25c, 50c, and $1.00 a bottle. The lifeboats around the British coast during the last year rescued 650 people. FREE STUART'S CIN and BUCHU To all who suffer, or to the friends of those who suffer with Kidney, Liver, Heart, Bladder or Skin Wounds, take a sample bottle of Stuart's Gin and Bucchini, and Liver Medicine, will be sent absolutely free of cost. Mention this paper. Address STUART DRUG M FG CO., 28 Wall St., Atlanta, Ga. U.M.C. Smokeless Powder NITRO CLUB & ARROW SHOT SHELLS are winning everywhere at the trap-shoot- ing tournaments. Loaded with ANY standard smokeless pow- der, and for sale EVERYWHERE. Specify U. M. C. Send for catalog free The Union Metallic Cartridge Co. Bridgeport, Conn. REPANS TABULES Ripans Tabules are the best dyspepsia medicine ever made. A hundred millions of them have been sold in the United States in a single year. Every illness arising from a disordered stomach is relieved or cured by their use. So common is it that diseases originate from the stomach it may be safely asserted there is no condition of ill health that will not be benefited or cured by the occasional use of Ripans Tabules. Physicians know them and speak highly of them. All druggists tell them. The five-cent package is enough for an ordinary occasion, and the Family Bottle, sixty cents, contains a household supply for a year. One generally gives relief within twenty minutes. CAPSICUM VASELINE (PUTURE IN COLLAPSIBLE TUBES) A robust and durable dressing for any other plaster, and will not blister the most delicate skin. The pain-allaying and curative qualities of this article are wonderfully relieving, and relieve headache and sciatica. We recommend it as the best and safest external remedy for pain in the chest and stomach and all rheumatic, neuralgic and gompet complaints. A trial will prove what we claim to be the best of your preparations." Price is $1.50. Aurgustus or other postage stamps will send you a mobily mail. No article should be accepted by the public unless the genuine, CHESBROUGH MFG. CO., I1st Estate Street, NEW YORK CITY. MUST BE RENEWED Presidential Nominations are Side-Tracked by House. STATUS IS COMPLICATED No Hiatus Occurred Between Closing of Extra and Beginning of Regular Session of the Fifty. Eighth Congress. By the manner of adjourning the house Saturday the extra session of the fifty-eighth congress expired by constitutional limitation Monday, when the regular session began. This eliminated the possibility of a recess between the two sessions and opportunity for the president to review his civil and military recess appointments. Such of these as were not confirmed by the senate during the extra session must be reviewed simply in the form of nominations, which, in effect, are but recommendations and do not become effective in any case until confirmed by the senate. In effect this action will demote General Leonard Wood from his present rank of major general, to which the senate has not confirmed him, to the rank of brigadier general, which he held prior to August 8 last. It also will demote, in like manner, 167 army officers who were promoted respectively to fill the vacancies caused by the promotion of General Wood. The important civil appointments affected include William D. Crum as collector of customs at Charleston, S. C.; Charles P. McClelland as a member of the board of general appraisers of merchandise at New York, and L. V. McAllister, of Vicksburg, Miss., as receiver of public moneys, all of whom are serving under recess appointments, the effect being to vacate their present positions. As Collector Crum's recess appointment has thus been terminated and the situation in the senate has been such that his confirmation is despaired of, the collectorship of the port of Charleston will remain vacant until the expiration of the regular session of congress unless the president selects some one else for this place and the nomination is confirmed by the senate. While no official representation was made by the senate to the house, several informal conferences were held between the elading republican senators and Speaker Cannon. In these conferences the speaker stated that the house had no constitutional authority over executive appointments or confirmations and that if the creation of a recess was necessary To take care of such matters, the senate should have taken care of the action looking to adjournment of the special session by concurrent resolution. In the absence of such a movement, the speaker said he would not interfere in any way in the expiration of the extra session by constitutional limitation, all the nominations, including army, navy and civil appointments made by President Roosevelt during the extra session and which have not been confirmed by the senate will have to be renewed at the regular session. At the war department the officials are not quite so clear in their minds as to the exact status of the military officers whose nominaions fallae of confirmation. There is a disposition to take the point of view that between the expiration of the extra session and the beginning of the regular session there was necessarily an appreciable, but practically infinitely small period of time where there was no session, and consequently congress was technically in recess. COTTON FIRE IN OPELIKA- Warehouse Destroyed and Eight Hundred Bales Reduced to Ashes. The Merchants' and Planters' warehouse, one of the largest in Opellika, Ala., was destroyed by fire Sunday night. Over 800 bales of cotton, the warehouse and a $3,500 fire engine belonging to the city were lost. EWEN DEFIES THE FEUDISTS. Witness Against White and Jett Now Walks Streets Unguarded. Captain B. J. Ewen, principal witness against White and Jett in Breathitt county, Ky., assassination case, is boldly walking the streets of Jackson unguarded. His appearance on the streets immediately after all the soldiers were recalled has occasioned surprise. He has been closely guarded by a large body of soldiers and on numerable occasions expressed the belief that he would be assassinated if he ever returned to Jackson. MARTIAL LAW RUINS TRADE. Citizens of Cripple Creek Fear to Venture Upon the Streets. The declaration of martial law has paralyzed business in Cripple Creek, Col. Heavily armed pickets of the national guard are stationed on all street corners and many, residents of the city do not venture upon the streets. Provost Marshal Thomas, E. McClelland is occupying the mayor's office. "TURN ON THE LIGHT." Is Demand of Gorman, in Senate Speech, Anent Investigation of the Postoffice Scandals. The recent investigation into frauds in the postoffice department was the basis of a sharp debate in the sonate Tuesday by Mr. Gorman and Mr. Lodge. The discussion arose over a motion by Mr. Lodge to refer to the committee on postoffices the resolution introduced by Mr. Pentrose, looking to a senate investigation into the condition of the department. Mr. Gorman objected to the reference of the resolution to the committee, saying that he could not see why Mr. Lodge or any one else "should desire to stifle the investigation." The president had called attention to the irregularities in the department, saying that the frauds perpetrated there in the past ten years had been greater than in the past two centuries. This declaration he characterized as "sweeping and horrible," and he declared that no senator could afford to stand in the way of an investigation in which the minority party could participate. The money taken had, he said, been fitched from the pockets of the common people. The corruption had been so great that it bubbled up to the surface and this had occurred "because the thieves had quarreled among themselves over the plunder." This statement was followed by the declaration that the investigation had been made by men charged with participation in the crimes. In view of this fact, he could not believe that Mr. Lodge or any other senator would desire to stifle an inquiry at which a few of the members of the minority might be present. "We want to ascertain," he said, "whether the investigation which has been-made has been entirely on the surface, and whether it is true that those who have made the investigation are not as guilty as those who have been investigated. "I assert here as a senator," he went on, "that there is evidence in writing that there were frauds perpetrated by a high officer, who is allowed to escape entirely. We want the facts. The country is not satisfied with the thoroughness of the inquiry and wants the books laid open for inspection in order that the entire truth may be known. We want to aid the president in turning the rascas out, as we have no doubt that he desires to do, and for these reasons we hope that the inquiry will be undertaken." Mr. Lodge said Mr. Gorman was incorrectly quoting the president, and said that the portion of the president's message to which reference had been made applied to the frauds in St. Louis and not to the postal frauds. "The senator from Maryland forgets," he said, "that congress has twice investigated that portion of the postal service found to be most at fault and twice gave the department a clean bill of health. As a matter of fact, there is nothing more clumsy than a congressional inquiry." The discussion was participated in by Messrs. Nelson, Tillman, Hoor and Bailey. The resolution was finally aside and the Cuban reciprocity bill taken up. House Wants Investigation. The house, at Tuesday's session, authorized the committee on postoffices and postroads to request the postmaster general to supply the committee with papers in connection with the recent investigation of the postoffice department. The house also instructed the judiciary committee to make inquiry and report whether the Isle of Pines can be ceded to Cuba without concurrent action of the house and senate. HERBERT SPENCER DEAD World-Renowned Author Passes Away at Brighton, England. A London dispatch says: Herbert Spencer, the famous author, died Tuesday morning at his home in Brighton. His health had been falling for some months. Herbert Spencer was born at Derby, England, in 1820. His chief labor has been the working out of an elaborate system of philosophy based on modern science. He was the author of many books along scientific lines, and his works are known wherever the English language is spoken. WARSHIPS GUARD PORTS. Colombian Troops Will Not Be Allowed to Menace Panama. Embarking of Colombian troops from Buena Ventura or any other Colombian port of the isthmus of Panama will not be permitted by the Washington government and American warships will be ordered to any port upon receipt of an intimation that Colombian troops will attempt to sail for the isthmus. The Washington government holds that this policy is in the interest of the general good. DURAND FORMALLY RECEIVED. New Ambassador of Great Britain Felicitated by Roosevelt. Sir Henry, Mortimer Durand, successor to Sir Michael Horbert as the ambassador of Great Britain to the United States, was formally received by the president at Washington Wednesday afternoon, the speeches being notably felicitous and gracious. ITALY 8. CORK - FOREST 9. Almost Completely Destroyed—Spain the World's Chief Resource. The cork industry, which is quite an important one, will receive a fresh impetus, a new process having been discovered by which large pieces can be made out of small ones, so that cork waste can be utilized in large quantities. This is all the more important, as the price of cork increases steadily, both on account of the growing demand and the lessened supply of the raw material. Formerly Italy was a large producer of cork, but a great part of the splendid cork-oak forests has already been destroyed. In some provinces—as, for instance, in Calabria—the trees have been felled and used for charcoal making; in other provinces they have been cut down on account of their high nutash contents. Lärger forests of cork-oak trees are existing in Spain, Portugal, France, Algeria and Tunis. None are found in Asia Minor and only rarely in Greece and European Turkey, although the climates seem to be favorable for their growth. The area covered by these forests is estimated at 300,000 hectares (741,300 acres) in Portugal, 250,000 hectares (617,750 acres) in Spain, 250,000 hectares (691,880 acres) in Algeria and only 80,000 hectares (197,750 acres) remain is Italy. Whill Spain still furnishes 32,800 tons of cork annually, the production of Italy has decreased to 4,000 tone. The value of the Spanish exports of cork amount to $6,000,000 per year, against less than $250,000 for Italy. Only Sicily and Sardinia are still producing cork to any considerable extent in Italy, while the former great oak forests of Calabria are almost totally destroyed. It seems incomprehensible that this destruction has been permitted. The trees easily reach an age of 200 years. They yield cork in the 30th year and continue to do so every seven years. Seventy-five years ago the English demand for cork was supplied exclusively from Italy. The destruction of the remaining forests goes on uninterrupted, and nobody seems to try to prevent it or to plant new forests, in spite of the fact that Italy possesses the most favorable climate and soil for the cork-oak, the most favorable conditions for its growth being found in the volcanic soil of the peninsula.—Detroit Free Press. HIS ONE HOPE "But surely he doesn't expect to be elected?" "No, and that's just why he's in such good humor." "I don't quite understand," "Why, you see, he's a thorough believer in the old saying that 'the unexpected always happens.'"—Philadelphia Press. Clean Case of Bad Liver. Like the dark raven of gloom and fond hopes blasted, or the dovelike symphonies of. glad tidings, come memories of the past to bring on a fit of the blues or arouse an inspiration of fond recollection of occurrences of the past. —Girard of occurrences of the past. FITSnermanientive4. No fits or nerveness after first day's moo of Dr. Kline's Great NavelRestoror. $21bilbottle and treatisfree Dr. H.H. KINEN. Ltd., 94 Are stil., Philh. Pt. The number of lunatics under control in Ireland is 22,000, an increase of 1000 in two years. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething, soften the guns, reduces inflammation, always pain, cures windcolle, 25c, a bottle The death's head moth is the only British moth which can utter a sound. If you want creamy desserts do, use JUNE TINT BUTTER COLOR. France has about 400 duels a year, and Italy 2800, on an average. I amsure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved my life three years ago. Mrs. Thomas Ronnins, Maple St., Norwich, N.Y., Feb. 17, 1300. London fever hospitals can accommodate 6000 patients. "I had a most stubborn cough for many years. It deprived me of sleep and I grew very thin. I then tried Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, and was quickly cured." R. N. Mann, Fall Mills, Tenn. Sixty years of cures and such testimony as the above have taught us what Ayer's Cherry Pectoral will do. We know it's the greatest cough remedy ever made. And you will say so, too, after you try it. There's cure in everydrop. Three sizes: 25c, 58c, $1. All drugstores. Consult your doctor. If he says take it, then do as he says. If he tells you not to take it, then do as he says. If he knows. Leave it with him. We will willing. J. C. AYER CO., Lowell, Mass. CAPUDINE CURES Also sea sickness and Traveler's nausea, diarr- those, nervous headache, na- vacation, no mo- effect on brain or heat. 100-250 and 600 a bottle. (Liquor) S15 GOLD FILLED: WATCH FOR 50 Cent. Send No Money, Write For Particular. P. O. M. HOSP. MASS. WINCHESTER "It's the shots that hit that count." Winchester Rifle and Pistol Cartridges in all calibers hit, that is, they shoot accurately and strike a good, hard, penetrating blow. This is the kind of cartridges you will get. If you insist on having the time-tried Winchester make. ALL DEALERS SELL WINCHESTER MAKE OF CARTRIDGES. SAVAGE RIFLES THE 22 caliber rifle is a seven shot repeater taking the short, long and long rifle cartridges all in the same arm. This model is original in design, reliable in action, and shoots with the well-known accuracy of all Savage rifles. Our rifles are made in all desirable sizes from the 22 caliber to the heavy big game loads. Catalogue No. 6 is of unusual interest to all sportsmen. Mailed free. Mail order. SAVAGE ARMS CO., Utica, N.Y., U.S.A. "Fossil Wonders of the West." The Century will publish in the near future a series of papers on "Fossil Wonders of the West" by Henry Fairfield Osborn, Da Costa professor of zoology in Columbia University, palentologist of the United States Geological Survey, and curator of paleontology in the American Museum of Natural History. The articles will treat of recent discoveries and advances in our knowledge of the ancient history of America, based on the explorations and rich finds of the American Museum in the Far West, and it is promised that tid facts presented will be in the nature of a revelation to the scientific world. IN HIS LINE. "So glad you found my sermon Interesting," said the Rev, Mr. Takkout. "Yes," replied the stranger, "it was interesting to me. I've been making a study recently of the powers of endurance of the human voice."—Falladelphia Press. WHAT ELSE? "What do you understand by Holy orders?" asked the Sunday school teacher. "The Ten Commandments, ma'am," promptly answered the fair haired little boy with the innocent blue eyes. -Chicago Tribune. New Sulmatines For France. France has just ordered the construction of six submarines of a new type that devised by Naval Engineer Mangas. They will be the largest yet built, as when submerged they will have a displacement of 450 tons. The contract calls for twelve knots an hour under water Doubtless Cannot Be Sured Deafness Cannot be Cured baillocalapplications as they cannot reach the deafness diagnosis, and that is why one deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed the motion can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever. Nine cases out of ten caused by catarach, which is nothing but an inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollar for any catarach caused by Hall's Catarach Cure. Send for circulars free, F. J. CUNEY & Co., Toledo, O. Sold by Drugsights, 75c. Hall's Family Pills are the best. The Gift of Making Friends. Blessed is the man who has the gift of making friends, for it is one of God's best gifts. It involves many things, but above all is the power of going out of one's self and seeing and appreciating whatever is nobile and lovable in another man—Thomas Hughes. WINCH RIFLE @ PIST "It's the shots that Rifle and Pistol Car they shoot accurately trating blow. This is th if you insist on having ALL DEALERS SELL WI SAVAGE THE 22 caliber rifle is a seven long and long rifle cartridge model is original in design, reli the well-known accuracy of all made in all desirable sizes from big game loads. Catalogue No sportsmen. Mailed free. Mention this paper. 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