Savannah Tribune

VOL. XXII. IN FAVOR OF SOUTH Was First Ruling Made By New Head of Commerce States May Induce Immigration Without Violating the Alien Contract Labor Law—South Carolina A Washington special says: The first decision rendered by the newly installed secretary of the department of labor was in the interest of the south, and upholds the right of a state to induce immigration. The decision holds, in brief, that, in the circumstances, there is no violation of the immigration laws or of the law to prohibit the importation of alien contract laborers in the action of the state of South Carolina. In this particular case, in encouraging immigration to the state or in paying the extra expenses of the immigrants in coming to the state. A similar ruling will beyond doubt be made on the plans proposed by the Georgia immigration society. It is pointed out that there is a very essential difference in law between an immigration agent acting under state authority and receiving only supplemental subscriptions from private parties, and an agent employed directly by private parties or corporations, and whose commission from the governor is simply incidental. This is the point on which the Georgia case turns. The case on which the decision was based originated in South Carolina. For some time past the agricultural and manufacturing interests of South Carolina have been retarded and were in danger of material injury owing to the lack of labor. In order to relieve this condition of affairs, the legislature of South Carolina passed act creating a state department of agriculture, commerce and immigration. E. J. Watson was appointed commissioner of the department. He was empowered by the act to make such arrangements with steamship companies and the immigration agencies in this country and abroad as would serve best the interests of successful immigration, the necessary expenditure being made from an appropriation provided for the purpose. The act authorized the commissioner to accept contributions from such citizens of the state as might want to assist in securing desirable immigrants for South Carolina. On November 4, 1906, the steamship Witekind, arrived from Bremen at the port of Charleston, S. C., having on board about four hundred and seventy-five aliens destined to various points in the state of South Carolina. About 300 of these aliens were Belgian mill operatives, their wives and children, the remainder being German farm laborers and women seeking domestic service. All of these allens were induced to migrate to the United States by the state of South Carolina, the state acting through the medium of its commissioner of agriculture, commerce and immigration, who went to Europe some time in August for the purpose of inducing desirable immigrants to come to the state; the passage money of the allens was paid to the state from a fund, part of which was appropriated by the state and the balance being contributed by various corporations and individuals. This fund was expended solely at the discretion of the state officials and not under the direction of the contributors. The commissioner of immigration of South Carolina found employment and distributed those aliens to various points in the state, and in so Joing exercised his own judgment as to the person to whom, and the location which, the several aliens should be sent. The aliens were free to accept or reject any offers of employment made to them. OPERATOR MATTOX TO BLAME. For Wreck in Which Spencer Was Killed. Verdict of Investigators. The official investigation of the Southern railroad into the rear-end collision which occurred at Lawyers, Va., on Thanksgiving Day, and in which President Spencer, president of the Southern, and six others, including a number of prominent people, lost their lives, has been concluded and the responsibility for the wreck placed on G. D. Mattex, block operator at Rangoon Station, Va. The Savannah Tribune. Desperate Fight at Prison Farm in Mississippi—Two Guards Wound- As a result of a free-for-all fight, covering a desperate attempt on the part of the negro convicts to escape from the Oakley, Miss., convict farm, about 20 miles southwest of Jackson-Saturday, Captain J. N. Buckley, in charge of the camp hospital, and Sergeant John Dodda were seriously wounded. Captain Buckley sustained a 7-inch gash across the chest and Sergeant Dodda's left arm was broken. The fight began in the hospital, a negro named Ben Cooper, a long term convict, attacking another negro named Charles Prince, with a razor. The attack on Prince was the signal for a general fight, in which eight or ten other negroes took part, and when Sergeant Rodds entered the room he was set upon and badly beaten with clubs, iron bars and other weapons. Captain Buckley attempted to quell the disturbance when he was attacked by Cooper, who attempted to cut his throat, and was only prevented by Hezekiah Pluney, another convict, knocking the weapon down. Pluney then grappled with Cooper and disarmed him. When thirty other negroes saw Pluney take the razor from Cooper they quieted down. Governor Vardaman, upon being notified of the disturbance, hastened to the scene on a special, train, accompanied by S. D. McNair, chairman, and John Wells, secretary of the board of control. When they reached Oakley quiet had been restored. After an investigation the negroes engaged in the riot were punished. Governor Vardaman carried Pluney back to Jackson with him and will pardon him for disarming Cooper. POWERS LOOK FOR CONFLICT Between United States and Japan for Mastery of the Pacific. A London special says: Again the European press is busy discussing the possibility of a conflict between the United States and Japan. It seems to be the settled belief of the military and naval experts both of the continent and Great Britain that the clash is certain to come, but there is a wide divergence of opinion as to the time that is likely to elapse before actual hostilities are precipitated. Many students of world affairs are of the belief that the next five years will see the war fleets of the two nations facing each other in the Pacific stripped for action, while others put the day off as far as twenty years. Katser Wilhelm, of Germany, is said to have told his confidantes that he considered the conflict as inevitable. It is known that he is watching the drift of affairs in the Pacific ocean with keen interest and that he believes that the United States will be the victor after a hard struggle that must extend over a considerable space of time. In St. Petersburg the interest is still greater. The Russians are confident that the United States is destined to control the Pacific ocean and they are equally strong in the belief that Japan will never allow this until she has been whipped into submission. It is because of this belief in a future conflict between Japan and the United States that the Russian government has suddenly stiffened its backbone in the negotiations that are now going on between St. Petersburg and Tokyo over Japan's request for trade and colonization rights on the Amor river and in Siberia and for fishery privileges on the adjacent Russia coasts. NEGRO APPLICANT BARRED. Discharged Colored Soldier Falls In Effort to Enlist in Navy. Upon receipts of telegrams from Washington advising that a negro applicant at the United States navy recruiting station at Oklahoma City was a member of the Twenty-fifth battalion, discharged for participating in the Brownsville, Tex., riots, Lleutenant Cole refused to accept the negro's application for enlistment in the United States navy. BUNCH OF ROSES FOR STRAUSS: His Georgia Friends in New York Send Him American Beauties. A Washington dispatch says: Oscar Strauss, the new secretary of the department of commerce and labor, attended his first meeting as a member of the Roosevelt cabinet Tuesday, showing the zeal of a beginner by arriving fifteen minutes ahead of time. On entering the meeting room the secretary was treated to a pleasant surprise in the shape of a magnificent bunch of American Beauty roses sent by his Georgia friends in New York, all prominent men. SAVANNAH. GA.. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 22. 1906. BIFFS ROOSEVELT Smith of the L. & N. Says Teddy Bullies Courts. TWO INSTANCES CITED Harrahan Speaks on South's Progress at great Banquet Held by Railroad Men In New James T. Harahan, president of the Illinois Central railroad, in a speech in New Orleans Saturday night, outlined that road's policy in, furthering the south's commercial development, the occasion of the address being a banquet tendered Mr. Harahan by the New Orleans Protective Union. A notable gathering of southern railroad men were present, including Milton H. Smith, president of the Louisville and Nashville railroad. Mr. Smith was one of the speakers. "We have been handicapped by the action of the government, which has placed five ships on regular schedule between Colon and New York city, and none between New Orleans and Colon. Every pressure ought to be brought to bear to induce the government to divide the appropriations so that the gulf ports would not be placed at this disadvantage. At least 75, if not 80, per cent of the Panama traffic should pass through New Orleans. "To my mind it is not right to haul a large quantity of goods which are manufactured or grown in the section I have mentioned all the way to the east when this traffic could be brought direct to New Orleans and shipped from here with a great saving in point of time and distance. I am confident the people in the south and in that territory, when they realize all of these facts, will join with us in making every possible effort to induce the government to properly and promptly recognize our just claims." President Smith, speaking on "The Great Railroads of the South," said in part: "In view of the existing prosperous conditions, a pessimistic note will, I fear, sound discordant, and yet, to those whose duties and responsibilities cause them to look ahead, and especially those who have struggled through the panics and depressions of the past—who, perhaps, have lived too long—the future, and especially for railway transportation interests is not free from anxiety. The cost of operating and maintaining railways has been increasing with leaps and bounds. Already many corporations complain that, while their receipts from traffic are largely increasing, net receipts are not, and in some cases are decreasing. "To add to the anxiety, the owners of railway properties are threatened with loss, possible confiscation, by the people, not that the people as a whole are antagonistic to vested or property rights, but are, to an extent, debauched by the leaders, who, for selfish reasons, voriferously denounce corporations, especially railway corporations, falsely charging them with ruining the country. "To particularize somewhat: in the neighbooring state of Alabama, a governor will within a few days be inaugurated and a legislature convened pledged to increase the burdens of the railways by largely increased taxation, and to reduce revenues by reducing rates. It is alleged that, in some instances, the current rates for transportating property are greater than the rates for similar service in the state of Alabama than the rates for similar service in the state of Georgia. In the last named state, the conditions are somewhat similar. A governor is to be inaugurated and a legislature convened, pledged to enact and enforce extreme anti-railway corporation laws. "The attitude of the government through its administrators. is distinctly antagonistic to railway interests." FARMER SOLD NEGÕES Is Unique. Charge in Peonage Case. Filed at Jackson, Miss. 'An unusual peonage charge was filed in the federal court at Jackson, Miss., Tuesday by a negro named Jan- ary against James Patrick, a prominent Rankin county farmer. The affidavit alleges that Janury was held in involuntary servitude together with his wife and six children by a man named Carter for about two years. Carter then sold him to Patrick for a sum of $1,090.71, alleging a debt of that amount, Patrick refused to release him. Administration Tickets of New York Life and Mutual Life Elected. Policyholders Badly Left. A New York special says: With the close Tuesday of the ballot boxes for the election of directors of two great insurance companies, the New York Life and the Mutual Life of New York, it is absolutely certain that the administration directors of both are overwhelmingly elected. While the majority in favor of the administration ticket of the Mutual Life of New York is not so much as with the other company, it is conceded that the administration ticket wins. The victory of the administration in the case of the New York Life is so overwhelming as to put an end to all further interest in the official count. It is accepted on all sides, and the administration officers are already being overwhelmed with congratulations. With the hundreds of thousands of votes polled, it will require several days, and periaps several weeks, to secure an official announcement of the result. But all is over now but the official announcement, for the result is known. It is now generally accepted that many mistakes were made in the opposition movement. It developed when too late to remedy the mistake that several of the directors named on the so-called policy holders' ticket were men who were absolutely without financial interest in either of the companies, and it had a powerful effect. In the case of the Equitable Life, there, was no opposition ticket. It will be recalled that when Thomas F. Ryan acquired from Hyde enough stock to give him control of the company, he at once deposited his control in the shape of a trust with Grover Cleveland, Westinghouse and O'Brien as trustees. Under the terms of the trust, the policy holders themselves were to elect by direct vote a majority of the members of the board, and the trustees of the company, and the minority, was to be named not by Mr. Ryan, but by Messrs. Cleveland, Westinghouse and O'Brien—the three trustees named by him to have control of his stock. This trusteeship is absolute and the trustees have so exercised it. SOLDIERS·FIRE INTO TRAIN. Such is Charge Preferred by Conductor at Pensacola. Charges have been preferred by a conductor of a train from Pensacola to Fort Barrancas, alleging that soldiers at that post fired on his car from ambush at 10 o'clock Tuesday night. Officers of the post are investigating the trouble. The conductor avers that on leaving Pensacola for the fort, a distance of ten miles, he had trouble with an artilleryman about his fare. When he attempted to eject the soldier from the car, his comrades rushed to his assistance, and one of them threatened the conductor with a club. The street car man drew a revolver and stood off the soldiers, however. The artilleryman who caused the trouble was placed under arrest by the civil authorities. On reaching Barrancas, the soldiers—about twenty in number—allighted. The car stops ten minutes at the fort before beginning the return trip. The conductor avers that within a short distance from the post on the return, a tollley was fired at him. He was on the rear platform, and alighted, returning the fire with his revolver. He says his assailants, whom he recognized as soldiers, then fled. EX-STATE SENATOR TO THE PEN Butt Bribed a Fellow Member to Vote for an Appropriation. Former State Senator F. O. Butt of Eureka, Ark., convicted of bribery; has denned convict stripes. Monday the supreme court sustained the sentence of the lower court. Butt was convicted of giving another senator $100 to vote for the state capitol appropriation bill. San Francisco Only Objects to Them In Grammar Grades. "Japanese children who have passed the grammar grades have not been, and will not be barred from the high schools." This statement is made by President Altmann, of the board of education, of San Francisco. It is only in the grammar and primary grades that any objection is made to the presence of Japanese, and the chief objection in these grades is to grown men. GREAT FUEL FAMINE Prevailing in Northwest Because of the Railroads. MANY TOWNS SUFFERING Insufficiency of Coal Being Hauled Into That Region by the Roads Cause Appeal to the Investigation of the present fuel famine crisis in the northwest may not stop with the investigation of the interstate commerce commission, now on in Minneapolis, Milnn. It is probable now that in every affected state, but notably in Minnesota, North and South Dakota, and Montana, the subject will make a matter for legislative investigation. Northwestern coal dealers have indicated to the large local shippers that they pltn to stir up an official investigation in their states. Towns that are suffering now, or have been held in the grip of winter and the famine, are laying their cases before their legislators, and are asking that the subject be brought up at the coming sessions of the state legislatures, and action taken to prevent a repetition. The race is on between the railroads and the cold. If the weather wins, cutting down the efficiency of motive power, and bringing on heavy blizzards, there will be suffering and loss of life. But reports indicate that the railroads are rushing fuel into the districts where there is either an actual want or stocks are low. F. K. Lane and James S. Harlan of the interstate commerce commission, opened the investigation Monday of railroads in the northwest for inability in handling the crop, and general business along their lines, and the existing car shortage. Commissioner Lane states that the present inquiry would be further prosecuted in other parts of the country. L. T. Jamme. Secretary of the Minneapolis chamber of commerce, submitted a lengthy statement of shipments by all railroads operating in the northwest from 1903 to date. The comparison by years showed that for some reason that has not yet developed, the movement of the crop this year had fallen off many millions of bushels, compared with those of previous years. O. J. Major of Hope, N. D., secretary of the Minnesota Farmers' Exchange, which owns half a dozen houses in Minnesota and stock in 27 elevators in North Dakota, told of inability to get cars. He thought the railroads, when they old bring cars, gave preference to "line" elevators. It puzzled the attorneys and judges of the commission just a little wny it was that it took a freight car on the average about thirteen days to make a trip which could be made at a ten mile rate in twenty-five hours. The first railroad representative to be put on the witness stand was E. C. Blanchard, division superintendent of the Northern Pacific at Duluth. Mr. Blanchard declared that freights moved on the average of ten miles an hour, and then testified that he thought from ten to fifteen days was not too great a time to allow for a car to make a distance of 250 miles. He explained this by stating that hot boxes frequently delayed the progress of a car, and that various other causes contributed to the delay of the car in transit. According to his testimony, it would not be uncommon for a freight car to move from point to point at the rate of little less than a mile per hour. Te Revise Southern's Schedules. A number of prominent railroad men gathered in Washington Monday to attend a time-table meeting called for the purpose of revising the schedules on the Southern railway and its connections. BOTH VIOLATED THE LAW. Secretaries Hitchcock and Wilson Confess to Wrong-Doing. Admitting that they had no authority of law for the withdrawal from allotment of nearly 4,000,000 acres of land belonging to the five civilized tribes in the Indian Territory for the purpose of creating a forest reservation, two members of the president's cabinet—Secretary Hitchcock of the department of the interior, and Secretary Wilson of the department of agriculture—endeavored Wednesday to justify their course before a senate committee by stating they had the best interests of the Indians at heart. --- BEN TILLMAN IS OPPOSED To President Roosevelt's Jap Position Anent 'Frisco Schools—Danger of Policy is eSt Forth. A Washington special says: Senator Tillman, like other southern statesmen and politicians, joins with the western senators and representatives in disagreeing with President Roosevelt relative to the education of the Japanese in the schools of California. He says the federal government has no power, by treaty or otherwise, to interfere with the question involved. The senator thinks the question one of vital importance to the south. He says the state of California has a perfect right to segregate the races in her schools, and any interference on the part of the national government would be contrary to the constitution of the United States. Bound up in the question of Japanese education in California is the right of the southern states to segregate the races in their schools, and on this account the views of the statesmen in Washington are interesting. In this connection Senator Tillman said: "The south is and should be vitally interested in the question of Japanese education in the schools of California, which was dwelt upon by the president in his annual message. Without any preliminary discussion of the question, I have no hesitancy in saying Mr. Roosevelt is all wrong. "The United States government has no right, by treaty or otherwise, to interfere with the internal affairs of any of the several states. The schools of California are maintained by the state government and the state government has the right to say who shall attend them. They have a perfect right to segregate the races—require the Japs to attend one school and the Caucasians another. "Ard if the federal government entered into any treaty affecting the right of California or any other state to regulate her schools the treaty would be unconstitutional. "If California has not the right to regulate her schools and segregate the races, then South Carolina, Georgia and other southern states have no right to segregate the races in their public schools." Judge Speer's Decision Uphold by the United States Appellate Court. United States Appellate Court. A decision of the United States court of appeals at New Orleans sustains the opinion of Judge Speer in behalf of lumbermen of Georgia who contested the action of various railway in advancing the price of shipping lumber 2 cents per 100 pounds. The amount involved in the litigation is large and this last decision means much to the welfare of, the lumber interests of Georgia and Florida, the territory affected by the decision. While the amount is but 2 cents per 100 pounds, when it is taken into consideration that the lumber shipments amount to some eight millions of dollars a year it will be seen that this advance of 2 cents amounted to $135,000 annually. In the decision of the court of appeals, just handed down, the railroads are ordered not only to withdraw the advance of 2 cents, but to return to the shippers the advance of 2 cents per hundred pounds of lumber which they have paid the railroads since this advance was declared. As this advance was ordered by the railroads in June, 1903, under the decisions of Judge Speer and the court of appeals, this excess now amounting to some $500,000 must be returned to the shippers. This decision affects a great number of lumber dealers and manufacturers, and so far-reaching is its effect that it is considered as one of the most important decisions in years concerning excessive freight rates and the rights of shippers. The records in the case were the largest ever carried to the court of appeals in this territory excepting alone the Greene and Gaynor case. The effect of the case is also far-reaching in that it establishes a new precedent for the correction of unjust freight rates. Colored Troops to the Army. Representative Roberts of Massachusetts, introduced a bill in the house Saturday making the noncomissioned officer and enlisted men of companies B, C and D. Two fifth infantry, the negrues discharged from the service by order of president, eligible for re-cillage in the military or naval service. The bill is intended to restore men all the rights lost under der of discharge. SOL. C. JOHNSON, Supt. of Ageno Treasury of State of Georgia. Atlanta, JAN 17 1908 190 The undersigned, Treasurer of the State of Georgia, hereby acknowledges to have received from the Secretary of State of Georgia the following receipt: Dear Regent and President, Elizabeth, Georgia (Tennessee) 1740, unmarried, peace from Dear Assembly (6000) avenue, due 1920 long in total Ten Thousand Dollars, and which are held by the State of Georgia, by authority and under the provisions of an Act of the General Assembly, approved October 22d, 1887, and amended December 26th, 1897. R. E. Parsi Treasurer of the State of Georgia. NIGHT TRAINS SAVANNAH & MONTGOMERY. VIA SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY. WESTROUND. Leave Savannah 5.00 P. M. Arrive Helena 9.15 P. M. Arrive Abbeville 10.40 P. M. Arrive Cordle 11.15 P. M. Arrive Americas 12.45 A. M. Arrive Richland 2.00 A. M. Arrive Lumpkin 2.22 A. M. Arrive Montgomery 6.45 A. M. Arrive Birmingham 10.40 A. M. Arrive New Orleans 6.00 P. M. EASTROUND. Leave New Orleans 9.25 A. M. Leave Birmingham 4.20 P. M. 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Jennie Seltz, City. I have whites awful bad and terrible pain's access my back, a dizzy headache all the time and very scant menses. I suffer with indigestion and constipation. New York Doctors cured me. Miss Viola Foltz, City. I had Catarrh for twelve years and suffered with headache, nose stopped up, appetite poor, felt tired and run-down and unfit for work; hawked and spit. New York Doctors, cured me Jennie Askam, City. Call on or address them. Enclose stamp for reply. THE OLD CLOCK AGAINST THE WALL. Oh! the old, old clock of the household stock. Was the brightest thing and nearest; It hands, though old, had a touch of gold, And its chime rang still the sweetest; Twain a monitor, too, though its words were few. Yet they lived through nations altered, And its voice, still strong, warned old and young. When the voice of friendship faltered. "Tick! tick!" it said, "quick, quick to bed, For 10 I've given warning: Up! up! and go, or else you know. You'll never rise soon in the morning!" A friendly voice was that old, old clock, As it stood in the corner smiling. And it blessed the time with a merry chime. The wintry hours bewailing. But a gross old voice was that firesome clock. As it called at daybreak boldly. When the dawn looked gray o'er the misty way, And the early air blew coldly. "Tick! tick!" it said, "quick out of bed, For I've given warning: You'll never have health, you'll never have health. Unless you're up soon in the morning!" Still hourly the sound goes round and round, With a tone that never ceases. While tears are shed for bright days fled, And the old friends lost forever: Its heart beats on—though hearts are gone, Yet love still lives the stronger; Its hands still move—though hands we love are clasped on earth no longer! "Tick! tick!" it said—to the churchyard been. The graze lath given warning; Upl up! and rise, and look at the skies, And prepare for a heathly morning! —New England Grocer. HIS LITTLE JOKE The girl with the hat that had a huge cabbage rose on it permitted a frown to gather on her brow. "Always," she said, slowly and distinctly, "I have thought that I disliked people who play practical jokes and now I know it is even worse. They arouse a deadly hatred in me!" "You talk like a cheap melodrama," remarked the girl-with the angelic eyes. "Melodrama nothing!" remarked the girl with the cabbage rose. "It's a tragedy, nothing less! I suppose Bert Randall thought he was justified because I had been boasting that I was too sharp to be taken in by any ordinary sell—and then he never did like the minister anyway! If only I could lay my hands on him a minute to find out——" "I've often wondered which of the two you liked the better," interrupted the girl with the angelic eyes. "Did the joke help you to find out?" "Don't be silly!" said the girl with the cabbage rose. "I was called to the telephone yesterday," she went on, "and a curt voice announced that the speaker was a newspaper reporter who desired to verify a notice his paper had received to the effect that my engagement to the Rev. Mr. Fairman was just announced. I nearly choked in my hurry to assure him there must be a mistake, that it wasn't so at all, and for godness' sake not to print any such dreadful thing. He was very nice and said if the announcement was premature the paper had no desire to print it. "I broke in to explain that it wasn't premature and then he broke in to inquire in an injured voice why if it was so I objected to the publication. Then I had to explain in detail that it wasn't premature because it wasn't so at all and wasn't going to he so. "He said that sometimes one could not tell and that he really could not understand why such a notice came in if there wasn't some truth in it. So there we stood and quarreled about it, I was getting madder and maddar at the universe in general—at the reporter for his persistence, at the Rev. Mr. Fairman for ever existing on the same earth with me and, most of all, at whoever had sent in such a dreadful announcement! "Just when I was almost crying there was a break in the even, polite tone at the other end of the wire and like a flash of lightning it burst upon me that no one but Bert Randall had that particular little quaver when he was trying not to laugh. "You think you're mighty clever, Bert Randall, don't you?" I asked, with hysterical calm. But he wouldn't give in. He said he really couldn't understand me. So I said neither could I understand him. Then I hung up the receiver. "I wanted to cry and I wanted to laugh—because it was so cleverly done. Don't you think Bert is dreadfully bright? "Oh, horribly!" cheerfully agreed the girl with the angelic eyes. "Well, in a couple of hours the phone rang again and this time the voice announced calmly, that the speaker was the Rev. Mr. Fairman and he wished to inquire about something rather odd. I just fared at out at that. I thought Bert was going rather too far. I knew it was Bert because Mr. Fairman never called me up on the phone but once in his life and that time it was about the bazaar. "I determined to give Bert a little excitement, so I answered in a sweet, smooth voice and said I supposed it was in regard to our engagement. I asked if he knew the papers were to print the announcement the next day. Bert played his part to perfection. He seemed politely troubled and murmured that he had not been aware of the fact. I called him dearest and rallied him about his forgetfulness. That confused him so he couldn't say a word. Then I plucked it on. "I called him Chauncey—that's Mr. Fairman's name, you know—and said I had simply been counting the minutes since I saw him last. I asked when he would be up again. I mourned over the publicity when the world found out about our engagement and asked if he thought we'd be just as much to each other as before. "Then I paused a moment to let it sink in, after which I asked Bert if he had enough and would call it quits. He said he thought it would be lots better to call it quits, but he really did not understand. I told him it was no wonder, because his brain was not constructed to stand so much strain in one day and that after all I thought the joke was on him. He said it certainly seemed to be. "When I got tired and hung up the receiver, for Bert's fun goes about so far and then he gets kind of stupid." "There certainly wasn't very much point to it," said the girl with the angelic eyes. The girl with the cabbage rose regarded her mournfully. "I haven't told you the point-yet," she said in a stifled voice. "You see it really was the minister who called me up the second-time. At last when I got Bert on the phone to-day to tell him again what I thought of him, he vowed and protested that he had called me up only once yesterday and if the other man said he was Mr. Fairman he was Mr. Fairman, for all he knew to the contrary. And the wretched part of it is that I don't know whether or not to believe him! He may be still joking, you know." "And then again he may not!" said the girl with the angelie eyes. "I think I'd run whenever I saw the minister coming, if I were you!"—Chicago News. SUBSTITUTES FOR AIR TIRES. Efforts to Replace the Incumatic Tube. "I inventors may come and inventors may go," says the Motor World, "but the pennatic tire goes on forever, seems to represent in a nutshell the status of the present universally used type of tire and of the horde of inventors who are vainly trying to displace it with something that shall possess all of its advantages, but lack its defects. While the history of great inventions clearly shows that it is never safe to deride a device or its inventor regardless of how bizarre or far-fetched his idea may appear at first sight, there would seem to be little of permanent value in the mass of spring devices that are now appearing so constantly as to run a close second to the non-refillable bottle and the rotary engine in the patent records. "People, great and small, learnied and otherwise, ridiculed the telegraph and the telephone to a far greater extent than is the lot of the airship of to-day, and not alone the average tire user, but the tire maker without exception, regards with amused contempt the thousand and one attempts to utilize wierd and freakish combinations of springs and rubber to obtain the degree of resiliency that experience thus far has demonstrated is only possible with rubber and canvas-confined air. There are two fundamental principles upon which rest the value of the pneumatic tire—the extreme elasticity of compressed air, in which respect it is equalled by no other known substance, and the fact that this indispensable quality is applied directly at the place where it is most required—the point of shock. "Many of the devices that have come and gone in the past year or two have had incorporated in their make-up one or the other of these principles. Many have placed the springs about the rim in the attempt to concentrate the desired effect where most wanted; others have employed rubber confined air about the hub and yet others have virtually placed a pneumatic tube beneath a solid rubber tire, only altering the construction of the wheel itself to the extent necessitated by the changed form of rim. With the exception of the last, which it really a form of pneumatic tire, neither of the most numerous classes have embodied both of these sine qua nqn, without which the results now afforded by the pneumatic tire are impossible. "Whether a device that will do so effectively will ever materialize, or whether one of the army of geniuses that is laboring to this end will succeed in discovering some totally new method of achieving this much desired result is a subject, upon which it is not easy to predict. One thing is certain, and that is that no great amount of progress has been forthcoming as yet, and that little or none is to be expected from further adherence to the ideas that have been proven to be fallacious time and again. It would doubtless be better for those most interested if the slate could be wiped clean and a new start made." Real Estate in Korea. One of the most astonishing regulations has been made regarding the transfer of real estate in Korea. No one is to be allowed to sell or buy real estate except by express permission of the Governor. This is apparently a move on the part of the Japanese to prevent the selling of any land in Korea except to people that they approve, for the Governors are, of course, under the Japanese advisers. It makes no difference that foreigners have as good a right to buy land as the Japanese. The matter will have to be tested in the court before the Powers will allow their citizens to be curtailed in their privileges in the peninsula.—Korea News. [Pictorial portrait of a man in a robe, holding a book, with an ornate decorative border.] TOM L. JOHNSON, Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio. Benches on Svessels May Be, Re- ranged into Life Fits. When traveling on the sea it would be a great comfort to passengers to know that in case of a wreck or storm ample facilities were at hand to provide for such an emergency. The limited space on the majority of ocean liners does not permit of having on board many large lifeboats and rafts. An excellent scheme of two Canadian inventors is to combine Deck Seat and Life Raft. the life raft with a bench or seat, which can be placed on the decks for lounging purposes under ordinary conditions, but which can readily be rearranged into a life raft in event of an emergency. It is so constructed that in appearance it will represent two common deck seats, placed back to back. The backs are hinged to the seats of the benches, and the two edges or the backs also being hinged where they meet. Incased in the framework of each of the seats are airtight compartments, by which the raft is rendered buoyant in the event of being placed or thrown in the water. When used as a life raft a fastening holding the two seat parts together is released, which allows the backs to assume a horizontal position in the water.—Philladelphia Record. A Memorial to the Peace of Portsmouth. A Memorial to the Peace of Portsmouth. INSTITUTE BUILDING AT THE UNION OF THE BUDGET-1800 SEVEN PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES WAS SUPPLIED BY PLACE CONFERENCE UNDER THEM DAVOYS OF KESSINGTON JAPAN SEPTEMBER 5 1800 A.M. 7 P.M. WAS SIGNED THE TRIENY OF PORTSMOUTH which knew the war between the two countries. This commemorative bronze tablet is allied to the wall of "Building No. $6," in the Kittery Navy Yard, where the Russian and Japanese envoys held their sittings and where the Treaty of Portsmouth was signed. It measures five feet six inches by three feet seven inches. The design of the border consists mainly of the seals of Japan, Russia and the United States. These are about three inches in diameter, and the Japanese and Russian seals alternate. In the centre of the border, at the top and at the bottom, appears the seal of the United States. A United States shield is used at each of the four corners. The tablet was cast in United States standard bronze. This is ninety per cent. copper, seven per cent. tin and three per cent. zinc. Only the finest grade of copper from the Lake Superior mines was used. To this alloy, however, was added, when the metal was used, and just before the pouring of the mold, a collection of pieces of bronze and copper of Japanese and Russian origin, together with pieces of metal from historic sources in the United States. Among the interesting pieces were old Japanese coins, Russian coins, copper bars from the Imperial copper mine in Japan, and a handful of rare copper and silver American coins. Among the souvenir pieces were copper from the United States battleship Malne, sunk in Havana Harbor; bronze from the statue of the Goddess of Liberty, surmounting the United-States Capitol Building; a piece of the cornerstone box of the United States House of Representatives Office Building; a piece of the bronze staircase of the United States Capitol; a piece of the bronze doors of the United States House of Representatives; a piece of the statue of General Sherman, erected in the city of Washington; and a portion of the bronze clips from the first searchlight used on the United States Capitol. We are told, but all warnings do not turn out true, that we may expect a "shortage" soon in the supply of perhaps the most popular of all our cage birds — the gray parrot which comes from the West Coast of Africa. It is curious and at first sight very paradoxical, but the reason why we are likely to be short of parrots is that the time of the voyage from the West Coast to Liverpool or Bristol has been so greatly shortened. The cause does not seem, in the absence of explanation, to fit the effect, but the actual explanation is simple: it is that the parrots, coming from a much warmer climate than ours, arrived in the old days by slow and gradual stages into the colder atmosphere; they had far more time to become acclimatized. Now, with the swift passage of modern steamers, they are plunged from the hot into the cold with all the swift shock of a Turkish bath. The result is in a very large majority of cases fatal.—London Speculator. The Newspaper an Educator. Speaking of the value of the newspaper as an educator Mrs. Sarah Platt Decker; president of the Federation of Women's Clubs, said a short time ago: "Women are losing in the business world and all around simply because they don't read the papers. I am devoted to newspapers. While I don't read the yellow stories and the bloom and thunder things that some of the papers print, I read the papers and I believe that anyone who will thoroughly read one good paper will be well educated." There are said to be 10,000,000 migratory sheep in Spain, which travel on occasion as much as 200 miles from the plains to the mountains. They are known as transhumantes, and their march, resting places and behavior are governed by special regulations dating from the fourteenth century. At certain times no one may travel the same route as the sheep, which have the right to graze on all open and common land on the way.—Chicago Journal. Migratory Sheep. Its Joys and Its Discomforts. You scarcely know what it is that has wakened you—perhaps the first rays of the sun that are keeping over the ridge, or the crackle of dry sticks; but at any rate you push back your blanket and lie there lazily for a moment, watching the sun flicker through the trees and trying to calculate the time. The guide is ahead of you, for a little fire is burning brightly, and a kettle of something already cooking. There he comes now with an armful of firewood. At the light of his energetic figure and remembering that the hardest part of the trail is to be covered to-day, you jump, or rather, pick yourself up carefully, for the cool, frosty night and the not altogether comfortable bed on the hard ground have made you feel a trifle stiff. How good the fire feels and how good the "something" smells! which, upon investigation, proves to be a kettle of grouse. The guide says it is about cooked. So roaming your companions, you run for a wash in the mountain brook—in water so cold that it makes your teeth chatter as you dash it up again and again; but it succeeds in making you feel fully awake and so keen for the day's tramp, that you eat breakfast and go through the morning routine—putting out the fire, making up your pack with a feverish haste, and in less than an hour you are ready to start. Is there anything quite like this feeling? 'The exhilrating mountain air, the cool fragrance of the pines, together with your own vigor and freshness after a night's sleep in the open, make you feel so exuberant that it is impossible not to start off at a fast pace—so fast, that after a few moments you are forced to stop, tired and breathless, wondering as you do why you can never learn to be moderate at the outset. Then follow hours of a certain monotony, and yet every moment is different. It is hard to express the charm you feel as you tramp on and on, with the little trail ever stretching ahead, curving and disappearing in yonder thicket, now taking you through 'dense timber of immense cedar trees draped and festooned with gray baa-ded moss, until it all seems like a mystical fairy-land, now coming on a clear, rushing stream, where invariably, you stop, bend the arm of your hat and scoop up a drink or pause to pick the huckleberries, still glistening with the huckleberries. Occasionally the guide indicates that you may rest, if you wish, and although you may not feel particularly tired, you take off your pack, and on a feeling of joy, throw yourself down on the thick carpet of needles, burying your face in them, while you drink in the warm fragrance, or lying on your back and looking up through the dark green branches to the blue of the sky, where the white, fleecy clouds are sailing past. It seems scarcely a moment until you must be off again—but what a moment it was! Now as the climb up the steep slope of the ridge begins, the trail becomes rougher, the foothold is bad, and your pace must be somewhat slackened. It is a hard pull; but about noon, after the last hundred feet of stiff climbing, the top is reached. You sit down mechanically; too tired and exhausted to speak, but drinking in with every breath the wonder of the view before you. Stretching at your feet are the fir-covered slopes, in the valley, like a silver thread, the rushing stream, and beyond, slopes and ridges rising higher and higher until they thrust their ragged peaks into the very heavens. A breeze, seeming to come from the "eternal snows," brushes your cheeks, which bring-back your vigor, and about the same time your physical senses, so that suddenly realizing how powerfully empty you are, you pull from your ruckuck the cold hannock and rains, for this noon you will not take the time to cook a meal. In the afternoon you follow the ridge for some time, then cross the valley and begin the ascent on the other side. Gradually you seem to take less notice of the beauty around you, the details do not impress you, and even the excitement of your companions over the fresh bear tracks fall to -wake any interest. About 4 o'clock the breeze dies down, and it becomes oppressively hot. You walk on as if in a stupor, looking neither to right nor to left, only conscious that your pack is growing heavier each moment; that your feet feel bruised and sore, and that the fites and mosquitoes are becoming thicker and thicker. Some one behind starts up a rousing song, and as you join in for a few moments, your spirits rise only to drop again with a sickening thud as the last note dies out. You pull at your shoulder straps to ease the ache in your back, but in a moment are forced to bend all your energies to fighting the mosquitoes which make the air black. It is then that you say with Stewart Edward White that "You are a fool;" then you think in despair of all the home comforts which you might be enjoying; that you curse yourself for coming into such a place of your own free will, and vow to get out of it at the earliest opportunity. How much longer is it going to continue? It is almost dark, and still that persistent, iron-clad guide goes on. Will he never stop? You notice the frequent streams and tell yourself what excellent camping places they would make, but in spite of all your misery, you have too much self-respect left to propose a stop. Finally, after a few more moments, which have seemed like hours, the guide pauses, looks over the ground at the left and asks your opinion about stopping there or trying to make a few more miles. Summoning all your self-possession to keep back the too apparent eagerness, you say in your calmest tone that it would probably be hard to find a better spot for the night camp. The guide looks at you closely through his squinting eyes, and perhaps there is a shadow of a smile on his lips as he throws off his pack, which means. "Well, you know what it means, and throw off yours, too." Then you are off for firewood, and as you come back you see the fire flickering through the fast gathering dusk and the tall, straight tree trunks. What cheer and comfort that little blaze brings, and how quickly you forget your fatigue; in fact, forget everything but the consuming hunger! Every one bends his energies toward the preparation of the meal, for after such a long day's tramp, the kettles will be taxed to their utmost. The guide will make the bannock, for no one else has achieved the art of making it light and brown, while you busy yourself with the bacon and rice. At last all is ready, and seated around the fire, each with a can which he fills alternately with rice and tea, scarcely a sound is heard save the clink of spoons and the sighs of satisfaction. The bacon may be sighs of the rice poorly cooked, but every one vows he never ate anything better, for at such a, mine there is no criticism unless the quantity gives out. When every kettle has been emptied and the last vestige of bannock has disappeared, you are forced to stop, much against your will. And then comes the hour of koeen enjoyment—almost the best of the day—when the men smoke, when thrilling stories are rehearsed, a few songs are sung, as is often the case after a hard day, every one is inclined to be silent, while he watches the blue flames leap higher and higher until nothing but glowing embers remain. It is then that you think over the day, weighing carefully the discomfort and happiness it has brought and if any one can doubt which overbalances—you, at any rate, cannot. You recall, with a certain amusement and pity, the misery of a few hours ago, wondering that you could ever have thought that it was not worth while—not worth this one hour of absolute contentment. The fire has died out. You stake your claim for the night—it doesn't matter much how good a one it is—pull up your blankets, and only for a moment longer are conscious, conscious of the hooting of an owl in the distance, of the gurgle of the little stream and of the stars shining far above. Forest and Stream. The Craze For Speculation in Mines. It is now coming to be realized that the real estate boom in certain quarers has been overdone, and attention is now being turned to the subtle attractions of mining securities, for unquestionably the get-rich-quick disease has overtaken high and low. These attractions have been blazoned from Alaska to Maine, from Canada to Mexico. More than justice has been done to the importance of recent discoveries of precious metals; tales true and tales preposterously false, yet calculated to hypnotize the ignorant, have been scattered broadcast from end to end of the hemisphere; thieving "promoters" have been sold space by the page in newspapers with pretensions to respectability, and have by this means cheated millions of women and men; and, lastly, certain brokers are not exercising the influence they admit would be proper to discourage this pernicious species of gambling. As for the New York Stock Exchange, it is in a way agravating the unsavory aspect of the boom by stolidly refusing to do anything itself to regulate it, yet absolutely prohibiting the respectable element on the curb (which is by no means inconsiderable) from organizing to elevate the tone of the market and to endeavor to put a ban upon fraudulent stocks. —Journal of Commerce. Hunting Big Game. In the East African protectorate last season 3120 head of game were killed by sportsmen from all parts of the world. The most dangerous sport of all, and that which President Roosevelt is looking forward to when his term of office ends, is lion hunting; not balting in the orthodox fashion of stalking, but driving them on horseback and riding them down. The beasts lie low in the long grass when hard pressed and spring on their pursuers in all the blind fury of despair. Frederick Shaw Kennedy killed seven lions on a recent trip, one being shot at a few paces while making a murderous charge. Frank Baden-Powell, brother of the general, killed a freak rhinoceros which had a single straight horn twenty-seven and one-half inches long.—New York Press. The New Socialist Colony, Upton Sinclair's colony, "Hello Hall," ought to make a nice vacati place for people tired of the we and its diversions and engrossme but even with Editor Lewis, q "Yale Lit.," to run the fu nightly, and a Smith College mate for laudress and a Var for chief cook, the progra last long.—Holyoke Transl SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One Year.....$1.25 Six Months.....75 Three Months.....50 Remittance must be made by Express est Office Money Order, or Registered Letter advertising Rates given on application. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1906. RACE prejudice will not keep us down. THE TRIBUNE extends to its many readers a merry Christmas. REPUBLICAN politics has nothing to do with the municipal campaign. RACE prejudice can not keep the colored man down. He will keep on progressing by sheer ability. THE man who fails to pay his debts is not looked upon as a good citizen, in fact he is an enemy to society. EVERY man is owed a living in this world, but he must work assiduously to get it. Not alone assiduously, but honestly. THE "big head," is a bad thing for any man to have. As soon as this disease shows itself the failure of the man begins. SEVERAL white men have been convicted for criminal assaults in Atlanta. It is not alone the colored man who is thus inclined. WHAT about the affair near Ocala, Fla., between the white soldiers and the street car men Why do not the newspapers make as much ado about it as was done in the Brownsville affair. No one is more anxious for a change of city administration than the colored citizens, and the installing into office of a set of white gentlemen who will not oppose a person simply on account of color. In every employment, matters not how humble, our boys should endeavor to make themselves indispensible to their employers. This can be done by taking an interest in their work and make daily improvement. LOYALTY is a thing that so many of us are void. Disloyalty has caused many failures. If the first could be more generally inculcated by our men, whatever they are connected with would be more benefitted. THE number of colored clubs has not a salutatory effect so far asthe colored voters are concerned. In the minds of the well thinking white men these clubs cause us to be looked upon as mere chattels to be gathered on election day. THE weather during the week was an excellent test, and has shown that our people is deeply set in their determination not to be 'jim crowed." Keep it up and continue to walk rather than be humiliated. Of course the cheap Negroes without the least spark of manhood will be found accepting anything. FOR some time THE TRIBUNE has been endeavoring to get the ministers of the city to unite in an interdenominational movement to better conditions in certain sections of the city and reach that class of our people that never sees inside of our churches and is sadly in need of information for self betterment. To the credit of the Baptist ministers, they decided after recent meeting to secure some one to do mission work in such section. This is a step in the right direction, and if these gentlemen would foster the work and add to it, in a course of time the good accomplished would be easily seen. In reading the daily papers this week it was noted that three boys of tender ages were arrested for alleged burglary. Two of these boys have been arrested before and served time on the chain-gang, there they became educated in crime by coming in contact with hardened criminals. If at the first offense committed by these boys, they were treated more humanely, they would have undoubtedly re formed and instead of now being hardened criminals they might have been leading more useful lives and the county would not be put to the extra expense of trying them. NEXT Tuesday will be "Merry Christmas," and many hearts will be made glad then upon receiving good cheer and hearty tokens from friends, which is a fruit of "Peace on earth and good will to man." Those who will add even the least in the spreading of such feeling will be counted as earthly administering angels. There will be those among us who will observe the day in another way; drunkenness and other forms of dissipation. They will be acting entirely contrary to the sentiment of the day. This class of people should reform in the observance of this the natal day of our blessed Saviour and render to it more reverence. THERE are certain policemen on the force who exhibit much temper and use more force than is necessary in arresting offenders. For instance on Monday night when the small boys were arrested for burglary, the smallest boy was dragged along by the policeman who used his club freely upon him. This boy was only a pigmy beside the policeman, and could have been controlled without the use of a club. At present many of the policemen act as if they are immune to the law and care naught as to their brutal action in arresting accused ones. Some time ago plans were on foot to have the Georgia Infirmary removed, but nothing was accomplished. The question is being agitated again. The plea is being made that the infirmary retards the development of the section surrounding it. It would be unjust to the patrons of the infirmary to have it removed. It was first located in that section remote from the most populous part of the city. The city has grown to it and because a few property owners dislike to have it there is no reason for its removal. It has not retarded the development of the neighborhood because all around is being built up. Let the infirmary remain where it is. THE last session of the legislature of this state, in addition to the numerous state institutions for higher learning for whites passed a law establishing agricultural colleges in each Congressional district. There will be eleven in all. This benefit is denied the colored children. Now the governor is trying to get federal aid In event of this the colored brother must know where he is coming in at. The government aid given the school at Thunderbolt does not satisfy us. To this school the State gives not a penny. THE condition of the Ogeechee road especially from Anderson to and including the street leading to the colored cemetery is in an awful condition and badly in need of repairs. In no other section of the city would such a deplorable state of affairs be allowed. The city should have these streets immediately repaired THE present city administration has done much against the colored citizens. As city employees their number has been decreased and in the enforcement of the laws but little regard is shown. Some of the officials have even attempted to humiliate our citizens. The "jim crow" law has been passed by this administration along with many other ills. THE real hero of the catastrophe on Anderson street, on Wednesday night is a colored man, Mr. Paul E. Gaston. He worked like a trojan rescuing the injured firemen while the building was on fire, thus endangering his life. He deserves commendation for his heroic efforts. DURING the week the city council of Macon had its annual election of officers. Among the policemen re elected, was Mr. L. H. Burdell, who has been on the force eleven years. He is the only colored policeman in the state and discharges his duties in a manner satisfactory to all concerned. THE "jim crow" law of this city has saved to our people thousands of dollars already; we are at least benefited that much. THE destroying of the fireworks on Wednesday night and its attending fatalities, has cast a damper on the coming Christmas celebration, and in fact should have a deterrent effect on all who intended using fireworks. This 'part of the celebration should be cut out, and the city council should pass an ordinance forbidding its use. To the Exhibitors at Colored Fair: The Fair Association wishes to thank you most heartily for carrying an exhibit to our First Colored Fair. We wish to assure you that we are extremely grateful to you for what you have done to make the fair a success. We regret very much that we were not able to give every exhibitor a premium, for indeed every exhibit was worthy of this recognition, but we did not have the money to do so. Please remember this was our first State Fair and we have done the best we could. We have striven to show the white people the other side, the best side, we think we have succeeded in this respect. We sincerely hope you will do all you can to make our next State Fair truly representative of what our people can do. We shall be pleased to hear from you. R R. Wright, President. L. B. Thompson, Secretary College Dots. The fall term examinations have been finished and all is ready for the holidays. President Wright and several of the teachers will attend the fourth annual session of the association of the Presidents of the A. and M. Colleges. The association meets at Greensboro, N.C. this year. The graduating class in the normal department numbers nine this year. The officers are President, Mr. I. J. Yancy, Vice Pres. Miss May Franklin; Secretary Miss Edwina Wright; Treas., Mr. W. F. Carpenter. Last Sunday Rev. D. W. Cannon of Beth-Eden church preached for the collegians from Jer, 5:1, subject Imperial Manhood. Rev. Cannon preached an able sermon which has given the collegians food for thought for many days. He is an able and forceful speaker. We would be glad to hear him again. Mrs Pearson will spend the holidays with Mrs. N. B. Young at Tallahassee, Fla. F. A. B. Church. Since the turbulent waters of disunion have subsided, and some of the tares have been separated from the wheat, the spiritual and financial condition of our church is better than it has been for many years. This is apparent from the fact, that the financial obligations of the church are being met promptly. It is said that Dr Carr seems to have caught new inspiration from the powerful sermons which he is preaching and the large-congregations which attend each service. The Sunday School is doing exceptionally well, as large numbers of children, young people and old people attend each Sunday. The pastor's class has thirty five scholars. The B. Y P. U. which meets every Wednesday evening rendered almost interesting program last Sunday. Dr. J. B. Anderson of Springfield, Illinois preached two excellent sermons which were highly appreciated. To-morrow at 11 a. m., the pastor will preach subject "The seven words of the Cross." At 8 p. m. subject "The Valley of Dry Bones" Come early in order to get a seat. St. Phillip's Dots. Last Sunday was a big day at St Philip's Rev. J. A. Lindsay preached at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m., every seat was taken. The sermons delivered by Rev Lindsay were very interesting and full of thoughts. Our Sunday School had a very interesting program on Sunday. The official board of of our church paid an official visit to the Sunday School to ascertain how our School was progressing. After seeing the children and hearing them in their various lessons the officers had to congratulate the superintendent Prof. J. H. Baldwin and his curbs of teachers for the good work that is being done in the school. The total collection from the various classes was $42.25. Mr. David Moses class led with $5.25. Rev. Lindsay's class was second with $5.15. Mrs. A. W. White's class of small children came next and Mrs. J. A. Lindsay was next. Supt. Baldwin informed the children that he had received a letter from Santa Claus saying that he will establish an express office at St. Philip's on Thursday night Dec. 27th, and he and his clerks will give out packages to all children of St. Philip's Sunday School who attended Sunday School during the year. Addresses were made to the School by Mr. H. G. Nixon, Mr. L. M. Fisher, Mr. M. C. Rogers and Mr. R. Barnes. Mr. A. W. White presented the four gold badges that were awarded to Masters J. M. Baldwin, Arnett Lindsay little Miss Collie Lindsay and Miss Johnie Baldwin for their efficiency in a contest held in last September. There is no doubt about it St Philip's Sunday School is the banner school of the State numerically and financially. The following services will be held on Sunday: Prayer meeting at 6 a. m., preaching at 11 a. m., Sunday School at at 3 p. m., Allen League 4:30 p. m. and preaching at 8 p. m. Have your teeth extracted without pain by Dr. Shivery. The explosion on Wednesday night was one of the worst fatalities to have occurred in the city recently. It occurred in a little shack on Anderson and Burroughs streets, where Joseph Carbo manufactured fireworks. The explosion was so terrific that the entire neighborhood was aroused causing consternation among the people. Fireman Harry J. Eady was incinerated, and Assistant Chief Geo. Mouro and Edward P Daly fatally injured from the effects of which they died Thursday morning. Several others were badly injured. Heroic effects were made to assist the injured men in the building and among those who faced death to do so, was Mr. Paul E. Gaston, who is really the hero of the occasion. In Their New Edifice. On Sunday last the members and friends of the First A. B. Church, Bolton and West Broad. streets, entered their neat new building on Sunday last. Services appropriate to the occasion were held and the members all joined in happy voices of praise for the work accomplished thus far. This church has gained the respect and commendation of the citizens for their indefatigable efforts in paying for the lot and negotiating for the erection of the edifice. The work was done through The Wage Earners Loan and Investment Company. The plans and the erection were by our worthy fellow citizen Mr. J. H Hooker, who is the oldest and most capable contractor in the city. The edifice and lot of this church are easily worth $20,000, Pluck, energy and trust in Divinity have done much for the success of this church. St. John's Day. St. John's Day. The joint committee appointed by the several Masonic Lodges to arrange for the installation of officers and observance of St. John's Day met and organized by the election of Mr. H. B Wright as chairman and Mr. C. W. Alexander, as Sec. The committee has decided to have a public installation at the Temple on West Gwinnett street on next Thursday night. Each member is allowed to either bring his wife or a friend. The officers of six lodges will be installed. The committee has invited Past Grand Master John H. Deveanx and Grand Secretary Sol C Johnson to conduct the ceremonies. After the installation light refreshments will be served. Eleventh Anniversary a Grand Success. Grand Success. Friendship Baptist Church, Harris Neck celebrated its eleventh anniversary on Sunday last, beginning with early prayer meeting at 5 o'clock in the morning, Sunday school at 10 o'clock, and at 11 o'clock regular church service began. The meeting was very interesting everybody seemed to have enjoyed it. At 2:30 o'clock the Lord's supper was celebrated, after which the good ladies had prepared in the old edifice a short distance away a fine dinner for all of those who attended. At 7 p. m., the Sunday school had its annual concert which was indeed a fine effort of the participants. People attended from twenty odd miles away among whom were Mesdames Matilda Grant, and Lewis Odom. At the close of the exercises among those who congratulated were Mr. P C Dawley, and Mrs. Grant. After which the pastor announced to the congregation that we had raised during the day $47.59. Rev. R. H. Thomas, Pastor. BECOME A STOCKHOLDER IN THE UNION SAVINGS. First—It is a sound and safe Negro concern, and offer a safe investment for your savings. Second—It is a purely local concern, operated and controlled by men who live here and who are largely interested in Savannah, Georgia and the South. Third—Every dollar of money invested in the Union Savings is kept in the South and used to upbuild Negro business, among our people. Fourth—The Union Savings will in the near future erect a handsome Negro Bank Building, where you can go and be treated as men and women; no "Jim Crow." Fifth—We shall look to the establishment of a large Department Store which will give employment to many of the men and women, boys and girls of our race. Sixth—We pay you a reasonable rate of interest on your money, and do not use all the profits to enrich a few. Seventh—Because in "Union there is strength" and we must unite for self help and self protection, and self elevation. Eighth—We shall assist our people in owning their own homes by buying and building for them upon reasonable terms. Stop renting and become a home owner. Ninth—We mean to open the door of hope to the Negro boys and girls. Tenth—We mean to demonstrate to the world that the Negro has real ability, that he is honest and that he is capable, and for these reasons you should do your business with the Union Savings & Loan Co., Do you get THE TRIBUNE? If not, why not? Subscribe Now. On and after December 1st, to inspect our stock and to select Christmas and Holiday Presents for yourselves and friends. Polite and prompt service will always be our motto. PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY. Always remember the place. SAVANNAH PHARMACY WEST BROAD AND GWINNETT LANE. SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. Metropolitan Mercantile and Realty Company. Capital Stock $1 000,000. HAS ON THE MARKET A BLOCK OF $100,000 worth of Stock at $15.00 PER SHARE. There was sold in the City of New York a few days ago, $25,000 worth of Stock in one day. It is the best investment offered the public and will not be on the market long. Pays 7 per cent. We are building those "Queen Annie" Cottages every day. Our terms are the easiest and best for the poor man and the safest for the investor. Call or write and let us talk business with you. Our proposition is worth investigation and investment. Branches Everywhere Reference Everybody. P. SHERIDAN BALL, PRESIDENT. L. C. COLLINS, SECRETARY. J. H. ATKINS, TREASURER. F. M. COHEN, Teller. J. W. ARMSTRONG, Gen'l Mangr. 222 W. Broughton St., Savannah. Ga. Bell Phone 1144 W. M GRAY, Pres., J. M. NORTHINGTON, Cashier, A, L. MONGIN, V. Pres., D. W OSBORNE, Treas., JOHN D. SAVAGE, General Manager. The Afro-American Union Saving, Loan Trust Co. Capitalized at $5000.00. 216 Whitaker St., Savannah, Ga.] THIS COMPANY Is now open for business. Depositors being favored with the following favorabe rates upon all deposits. 5 Per Cent Itnterest will be paid upon DEMAND Deposits. 7 per cent upon all ANNUAL Deposits. MONEY LOANED Upon Negotiable Notes and Real Estate subject to the Rules governing such Transactions. We solicit the Patronage. OF THE PUBLIC. The Company has a few more shares of Stock for sale at $5.00 per Share. After Stock is paid up, Stock holders will recieve not less thad 8 per cent. E. SEABROOK, Funeral Director General undertaking and embalming. Everything first class. Rates reasonable. W. R. FIELDS, General Manager. A. B. CUMMINGS, Embalmer. N. E. corner West Broad and Huntingdon streets, Savannah, Ga. 462 W. Broad, (Incorporated.) Dr. L. S. Parks, the popular dentis leaves Saturday night for a trip to Washington and New York. He may touch "Pittsburg." Mr. Julian Smith, one of our popular and most successful young business men, will leave to night for Washington, New York and other points. He will be gone about two weeks This will be the first vacation he has had for some time and his host of friends wish for him a pleasant one. Have your children's teeth examined by Dr. Shiivery. Attorney F. B. Pettie is now located at No. 20 W State St where he will be glad to see his clients and friends. Miss Elizabeth Wilson left on Sunday morning last for Palm Beach, where she is engaged at the Breaker Hotel. She will be gone for the season. Rev. J. T Richards of Charleston S. C., general agent of the African Protective League and League Journal, is in the city the guest of Rev. E R. Reid. Mr. H. Green, proprietor of the Masonic Temple ice cream parlor, has placed in a Bell phone No 3428, and at home No 3295. When you need anything in his line ring him up. For rent to respectable parties two rooms nicely situated in an excellent section of the city, furnished or unfurnished. Apply to Mrs. Anna Bryan; 514 Henry Street, East. Mr. Arthur J. Greene, formerly of this city but now of Ocala, Florida, was married on the 9th, inat., to Miss Lola Ruth one of Ocala's popular young ladies. His friends wish him much success. Mr. Geo. L. McClennan, of Louisville, Ky., spent Tuesday and Wednesday in the city. He was to speak Wednesday at Beach Institute under the auspices of Men's Sunday Club Call at the Union Saving Bank and get one of their beautiful pocket banks. They are free to depositors. The little Misses Daisy Amanda and Catherine Marie Bostrick of Brighton, S. C., will be the guests of Miss Elizabeth Robinson and Miss Helen V. Collins during the holidays. They will arrive in the city during the week. Have your gums treated by Dr. Sailver. Mr. R. B. Brooks received a telegram Wednesday, announcing the death of his mother, Mrs Ellen Jackson which occurred at Dawson, Ga. He left the same night to attend the funeral. His many friends console with him in his bereavement Have your teeth cleaned by Dr. Shiverv. "Old Time Christmas Party" is the name of the exercise that will be presented at the First Congregational church on Friday night, by the Sunday School. Supt. M. W. Bryan and his faithful teachers expect the children to be well trained on this occasion. Each child of the Sunday School will receive a present from the Christmas tree. Learn the boy and girl how to save. Get a Union Savings pocket bank. They are free at 20 State Street West. At the election of Crescent Lodge No.2, K. of P. on Monday night last, the following officers were elected; R. A. Harper, C. C.; Chas Slappy, V. G; J. C. Allen, Prelate; H. B. Wright, M. of E.; C. G, Jo dan M. of E.; J. McIntosh K of R and S; W. L. Erwin, M. of W.; S. P. Lloyd, M. D., Representative; Cato Young, member binking committee; L G. Middleton, trustee. Let the boy have one of those beautiful pocket nickle banks. They are free at the Union Savings and Loan Co. 20 State, Street West. On Friday evening last week, the Drama entitled "Only a working girl," and also mock trial, "The great Watermelon case" was well played at Masonic Temple. The character in each being well represented, and the participants deserve much praise. The solo "In the heart of the mighty deep" rendered by Mr P Dayis, and "I could learn to love you if you'd let me try" by Miss M. Hemby were much applauded. Mr. R Fisher and Master James Hudson were also very amusing in their up to date specialties. The club extends many thanks for the liberal patronage We would be pleased to place in every home, one of our little Savings Banks through our Solicitor Mr. A. L. Mayc ok, who will oall and deliver same and gladly write you a good insurance policy with the Guaranty Aid and Relief Society. We solicit your patronage. Wage Earners Loan and Investment Company. Take out a policy with Atlanta Mutual Insurance Association, 307 Whitaker Street, near Liberty, Savannah, Ga., who insure it, guarantee it and protect it by their 6-000 deposit with the State Treasurer. (Ask the Insurance Commissioner.) Alonzo Herndon, President. E. W. Howell, Asst. Gen'l M'g'r. TOO SHORT FOR HEADS. Local Happenings Told in a Terse Manner. While at a wake on the Ogeechee Road early Sunday morning, Thomas Gordon fatally shot Richard Morse, who died shortly afterwards. B. J. Jenkins a white man was shot in the abdomen on Sunday afternoon, in the rear of the Marshall house, by his nephew Henry W. Jenkins. The wound has since cause the death of the man. The nephew is held for the crime. Last Sunday 172 Italian immigrants passed through the city for Birmingham Ala. They were a tough looking set and will undoubtedly give trouble. A protest has been made against the chartering of the Hebrew Club. A hearing will be had before Judge Cann today LaRoche and McCabe, two ex-policemen charged with robbery at the Ocean Steamship, wharves were tried on Wednesday and found not guilty. There are several others to be tried. They are trying to create sentiment for the removal of the Georgia Infirmary. The location is an excellent one and the infirmary should remain. One of the factions have offered Gen'l Meldrim its nomination for Mayor. Will be accept? Mr. Andrew Ingraham who was badly treated on the cars last summer, sued the Sayannah Electric Company and was awarded a verdict of one dollar. Capt. Davant has decided not to make the race for mayor. He will support Mr. Tiedeman. J. E. Tate, of Baltimore and Wm. Lebey both white were arrested on Monday for fighting. Tate was let out by the police and afterward skipped. James Noble, late postmaster at Tybee, died in the asylum on Monday. About the same time his wife was arrested for being drunk. Samuel Charlton stabbed James Frazier at a dance in Yamacraw last Saturday night. He was turned over to the city court. A number of reports of cutting each other by colored men are being made. These cutters deserve no sympathy. Local Dots. Mrs. B. T. Simms, Mrs. M. Mongin and Mrs. J. W. Ellison will entertain their friends with a barbecue on Christmas Day at the residence of Mrs. Simms, 159 McAlister St. Miss Rebecca Bacon left on Monday for Tampa, Fla. Her many friends wish for her a pleasant trip. Miss Josephine Bacon, returned home on Saturday last from Millen, Ga., where she has been teaching and will remain until after the holidays. Mr. Samuel Tucker, son of Mrs. Kate Tucker of East Gaston St., was seriously injured on Monday night last by being struck by an elevator lift in the National Bank building. It was thought his injuries would prove fatal but at this writing is slightly improving. In making your Christmas purchases, do not forget the big store of Messrs. B. H. Levy, Bro. and Co., on Broughton St. Christmas presents for anybody can be secured from them. The latest novelties in wearing articles. The clerks all delight in pleasing customers. Armenia Lodge No. 1930, G. U. O of O. F. at its last meeting held on Monday night elected the following officers for the ensuing year: N. D. Inman, P. S.; L. A Washington, W. T.; W. B Willis, W. C.; W. A Thrash, Marshall; R. N. Rutledge, Advocate; Chas Atkins, English Degree Lecturer; P. A. Green, Deputy. The Married Women Independent Social Club gave their last entertainment of the season, at the residence of Mrs E.J. Rivers, 150 Farm St. Each member wore the emblem of the club heliotrope and white. The house was beautifully decorated with flowers suggesting the holiday season. A vocal solo was rendered by Mrs. E. L. Simmous, entitled "Sometime, S mewhere." A paper by Mrs. W. G. Williams subject "A Mother's care." Several games were played after which refreshments were served by the hostess Mrs E. J. Rivers. Those present were Mrs. S. D. Robinson, Mrs Silas Childs, Mrs Albert Smith, Mrs Louis James, Mrs James Gordon Mrs Geo. Byett, Mrs John Davis, Mrs M Mongin Mrs S. Williams. Notice. Rev. J. A. Lindsay the noted pastor of St. Philip A. M. E. church of West Broad street will preach a special sermon at the West Broad and Bolton streets F. A. B. Church on tomorrow afternoon at 3oclock. Everybody is invited to come and hear him. The st. Philips choir will furnish music for the occasion under the direction of Prof. B. S Reed. A New Firm. A. M. Monroe and Company is the name of the new firm of undertakers and embalmers at 605 West Broad street. Mr. Monroe, the senior member of the firm is a old and well known citizen and numbered among our most substantial men. He is associated by Mr. F. A. Curtright, who is well known throughout the State. Mr R. W. Spaulding is manager of the business. The firm has already a large and varied stock of Caskets, Coffins, etc. and fully prepared to look after the needs of all patrons. Noble's Guaranteed. Best material used. Prices Reasonable. SECOND-HAND SHOES SOLD, BOUGHT OR EXCHANGED Work called for and delivered. 17 Jefferson St. Bell phone 3470. There will be services 6 a.m. at which time there will be special Christmas music A special invitation to the public to attend The Christmas festival of the Sunday school will be held Friday Dec. 28th. promptly at 8 p.m. There will be a special New Year Service Dec. 31st. at midnight. Further notice later. In memory of my loving daughter ANNIE SCOFIELD. who departed this life December 17, 1900. Six years ago to-day a sweet and loving voice has been hushed in our home, a sweet voiced angle called dear Annie home. Our hearts were pained to give thee up, we have ceased to mourn for thee love. We rather have thee join the happy legend of God than to suffer here on earth. We love thee but God loved thee best; we trust to meet on yonder's smiling shore where we'll weep no more. Good bye; your sweet memory lingers with us. Written by a loving mother and sisters Mrs. Eliza Greene and Misses Mattie and Lucinda Greene. AMUSEMENT COLUMN. Coming Events in The Social World. A grand New Year's Dance will be given at Magaret Street Hall by the Evening Star Loving Association, Monday night Jan. 7th. Tickets 15 and 25 cents. Attend the Fox Dance at Harris Street Hall, Wednesday night Jan. 9th. Tickets 25 cents. The S. and D. of Rising Star Society will give a grand entertainment at Our Hall Monday night Jan. 14th. Tickets 15 and give a grand entertainment at Our Hall, Monday night Jan. 7th. Tickets 15c. The Twilight Reapers Aid and Social Club will give a grand New Year Ball at Masonic Temple on Tuesday night Jan. 1st. Admission single 35 cents double 50 cents. The Benevolent Daughters of Africa will give a grand five nights fete at Masonic Temple, beginning Monday night Jan. 7th. Tickets 10 cents. Remember that the Primrose Aid and Social Club will give a grand Prize Waltz and Contest at Masonic Temple, Monday night January 26th. Tickets 15 and 25 cents. A grand entertainment will be given at Our Hall by Labor League Fountain No. 2629 U. O. T. R. Monday night Dec. 31st. Tickets 25 cents. DR. L. S. PARKS, 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 Crowns mounted on the natural roots. Gold Fillings, Cement Fill- ings, and Silver or Amalgam Fillings, from nine to a full set of teeth $7.00 and $3.00 Broken Places mended and teeth added to old ones for a small cost. BellPhone 1244 Gold Crowns Guaranteed 23K K Gold Eyes Examined Free. We will examine your eyes and cor- rectly fit you glasses free. By having taken special training under one of the best eye specialists in this country we are fully prepared to give you first class service. Be convinced by calling on us. SAVANNAH PHARMACY, West Broad and Gwinnett Lane. Phone— Savannah, Ga. TRY THE South Side Shoe Shop Be assured that we are Workers. Shoes Made, Repaired, Sold, Bought and Exchanged. 19 Anderson Street, west. Work called for and delivered. SWEEDENBURG & WILLIAMS, Proprietors. Dr.G.W.SMITH, Physician and Surgeon Hours 8 to 9 a. m. 1 to 2 p. m. 6 to 9 p. m. TELEPHONE Office up stairs over SAVANNAH PHARMACY, West Broad Street and Gwin- nett Lane, SAVANNAH, GA. G. James 217 Randolph Street, corner of Jackson Street. Beef, Pork, Veal and Poultry, Also carry a fine-line of Groceries, Cigars, Tobacco, etc. Prompt attention will be given to all patronage. A. M. Monroe. F. A. Curtright. A. M. Monroe & Co. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS. Dealers in all grades of Coffins, Caskets and Robes. All calls promptly attended. Railroad orders a specialty. Kind and courteous treatment to all will be a feature of the business. Office 605 West Broad St. Bell Phone 1211. R. W. SPAULDING, Manager. B. H. LEVY BRO., & CO. Savannah, Georgia. HUNDREDS OF SUGGESTIONS That will bring happiness to the Recipient and will reflect credit upon the Giver. From Levy's is doubly appreciated. B.H. LEVY, BRO. & CO. 5 Broughton Street, West. 211 East Broad Street, Cor. Oglethorpe Lane.) BELL PHONE 1124. Savannah, Ga. Metropolitan Mutual Benefit Association. INCORPORATED In addition to our sick and death benefit policies we are offering the public industrial insurance in straight life policies ranging from $100.00 to $50.00. Preminms within the reach of all. A fair value for your money in a reputable company is what all of us are looking for. This is what we are giving. See any of our agents or call at the company's office for rates and particulars. Energetic men and women can make anywhere from $5.00 to 25.00 a week working for this company. Office 222 W. Broughton St., Savannah, Ga J. W. ARMSTRONG, Vice-President THE EXCELSIOR PRESSING LADIES CLOTHES A SPECIALTY. BELL PHONE 3470. 409 JEFFERSON STREET. SUITS to order including Ladies Skirts and Jackets. Send for samples. All Work Guaranteed. Fashionable Tailor and, Cutters (Cleaning,]Repairing, Pressing and ]Dyeing 9 Farm Street. North Dr. J. C. HUNTER Physician and Surgeon, OFFICE HOURS: 9 a. m. to 12 m. 3 p. m. to 5 p. m. 7 to 9 p. m. JULIAN SMITH, Pres. Union Benef The Benefit Assoc (Incorporated—Charter Perpetual) The leading insurance company in the south. Giving employment to man young men and women than any other company of like benefit. The UNION BENEFIT ASSOCIATION is the peoples favorite, since it is the first home insurance company of its kind in this city. Founded, built, owned and controlled entirely by Negro men of the city. Every policy is backed up by a deposit of $5,000 with the State Treasury. When you take out a policy with the UNION BENEFIT ASSOCIATION you have made a safe investment. She is striving now to place her policies in every State in the union. Shrewd and energetic agents are wanted. Call and see us at 20 STATE STREET, W. Bell Phone 2822 GEO. W. JACOBS, General Manager. The leading insurance company in young men and women than any other. The UNION BENEFIT ASSOCIATE is the first home insurance company of Founded, built, owned and controlled. Every policy is backed up by a deal. When you take out a policy with you have made a safe investment. She is striving now to place her p Shrewd and energetical Call and see us at 20 STATES S GEO. W. JACOBS John Undertaking Funeral Director All orders promptly are First class Embalming, and all Our stock of COFFINS, CA is the largest in the city. We also have a first class LL. Mish the best Carriages, Hears. We also have in our employ like to see his faiends at any u Mrs. insurance company in the south. Giving empire women than any other company of like benefit. BENN BENEFIT ASSOCIATION is the peoples insurance company of its kind in this city. Built, owned and controlled entirely by Negro men is backed up by a deposit of $5,000 with the take out, a policy with the UNION BENEFIT, a safe investment. Bring now to place her policies in every State in the and energetic agents are wanted. Us at 20 STATE STREET, W. Belco. W. JACOBS, General Manager. Johnson's Staking Establishment Directors and Embalming orders promptly attended, day or night, balming, and all work of that kind of COFFINS, CASKETS and BURNS in the city. Give a first class LIVERY STABLE with Carriages, Hearses and Funeral Carriages in our employ Mr. H. S. Dunbane's fiends at any time. Mrs. J. H. JOHNSON e 676. 325-333 Jeff THAT HOUSE THE MONEY, EE Both Phones 389 F. F. JO DEALER Funeral Directors and Embalmers. All orders promptly attended, day or night. First class Embalming, and all work of that kind guaranteed. Our stock of COFFINS, CASKETS and BURIAL ROBES is the largest in the city. We also have a first class LIVERY STABLE where we furnish the best Carriages, Hearses and Funeral Cars. We also have in our employ Mr. H. S. Dunbar, who would like to see his faiends at any time. TO BUILD THAT HOUSE AND SAVE MONEY, SEE E. W. BURT, Carpenter& Builder, 110 BRYAN STREET, W Bell Phone 1131. IF YOU ARE IN NEE D OF GROCERIES, NATIVE WESTERN MEATS CIGARS, TOBACCO, FR ETC CALL AT BACCO, FR ETC ALL AT Green TON St sh supply: 625 BOLTON St Where a fresh supply Orders promptly filler livered to any part of H. C. Huger Bell Phone 676. West Side Green the south. Giving employment to man company of like benefit. TION is the peoples favorite, since it is kind in this city. Ed entirely by Negro men of the city. Posit of $5,000 with the State Treasury. UNION BENEFIT ASSOCIATION Policies in every State in the union. Events are wanted. STREET, W. Bell Phone 2822 General Manager. JSON'S Establishment, Bins and Embalmers. Attended, day or night. A work of that kind guaranteed. MARKETS and BURIAL ROBES VERY STABLE where we fur- runs and Funeral Cars. Mr. H. S. Dunbar, who would come. J. H. JOHNSON, Manager. 325-333 Jefferson St. Both Phones 389. F. F. JONES, DEALER IN Beef-Veal-Lamb-Mutton PORK, HAMS, BACON and Corned Beef. All Kinds, of Game in Season. Goods promptly delivered to any part at the city free of charge. Stall No. IF YOU WANT WHAT YOU WANT WHEN YOU WANT IT ALWAYS KEEP A BOTTLE OF ST. JACOBS OIL IN THE HOUSE AND YOU WILL HAVE A QUICK, SAFE AND SURE REMEDY FOR PAIN WHERE YOU CAN GET AT IT WHEN NEEDED. PRICE 25c AND 50c CABBAGE PLANTS FOR SALE! I am now prepared to fill orders for my Celebrated CABBAGE PLANTS in any quantity desired. EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD—Earliest and best sure boiler, small type. CHARLESTON WAKEFIELD—About ten dawes later than Early Jersey, also a sure header of fine size. SUCCESSION—Best known sure heading variety of large fat cabbage, later than Charleston Wakefield. These plants are rare, the any best tested seeds and grown in the oven air and will stand secure cold without injury. All orders are filled from the same ledge that I am using for my extensive cabbage farms. Bat-fraction guaranteed. Prices f. o. b. here, packed in light boxes: $000 for $1.00. 1,000 to 5,000 at $1.50 per M. 5,000 to 10,000 at $1.25 per M. Special prices on larger quantities. All orders shipped C. O. D. when not accompanied by remittance. CHAS. M. GIBSON, Young's Island, S. C. Have You A Cold Room? In most houses there is a room without proper heating facilities—to say nothing of chilly hallways. Even though the heat of your stoves or furnace should be inadequate to warm the whole house there need not be one cold spot if you have a PERFECTION Oil Heater (Equipped with Smokeless Device) It will heat a room in no time and will keep it warm and cozy. Operated as easily as a lamp and perfectly safe. Wick cannot be turned too high or too low. Gives no smoke or smell because fitted with unique smokeless device. Can be carried about, which cannot be done with an ordinary stove. The Perfection Oil Heater is superior to all other oil is an ornament to any home. Made in steel and japan. 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THE CHRISTMAS TREE (ACCORDING TO TOMMY) The trees in our orchard and down by the well in summer time give us our summer and jell, The apples and peaches, the quinces and pears, The plums I can pick from my window up stairs, All grow in the summer, and old it's a treat To have all the nice juicy fruit you can eat But none of the summer stuff satisfies me Like that which we pick from the Christmas tree! The fruit of the summer is good in its place— With stone-bruisy feet and with tan on your face! It's jine to climb up where the robins have found! A nice yellow apple, all mellow and round. And take it away from the robber so bold While he and his mate fly around you and scald It's fun at the time, but it never could be As nice, as the fun of the Christmas tree The Christmas tree grows in a night, and it bears Things lots and lots more than apples and pears— I've seen on its branches doll-hobbies and drums And steam-cars and soldiers and big sugar-plums; I've gathered new muffins and picture-books, too. Right off from the bent-over two where they grew And candles grow lighted there, so you can see Fore daylight the things on the Christmas tree Sometimes in the parlor, sometimes in the hall, Sometimes in the dining-room—best place of all— The Christmas tree grows with its wonderful fruit, And sometimes it has a pine box for a roost! The funny thing is that I oftentimes find Right there what for weeks I had had on my mind, And always, on Christmas, who wants to see me Had better look under the Christmas tree ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ VISIT OF ANGELS AND CHRIST'S BIRTH One bright morning a group of angels, white and fair, were seated beneath a spacious tree planning how they should spend the day. They suggested a great many things and finally decided to visit our world. What shall we do when we get there? It was asked. Look for angels, was the reply. What could we more delightful than looking for angels! So they started on their long journey. It was a very long one, because there were so many other worlds to pass, but they flew along as quickly as they could. While flying along they talked about their prospective visit, wondering if there were any angels there; were they large or small; could they sing; what color wings had they; were they 'site and large like other angels, and what did they do. As they had never visited our world no correct answer could be given, so they went on chatting about what might be seen. However, the journey was ended and they began in real earnest to look for angels. Wherever they went the most beautiful things you can think of presented themselves to their view. Extensive gardens planted with all sorts of blooming flowers, roses, lilies, honeysuckle, jasmine, tulips and many others, the forests, too, extended beyond their view. So many varieties of trees were grouped together that they were enchanted by the sight, and exclaimed, "how beautiful!" There were orange trees, fig, apple and vine trees, which yielded more fruit than could be eaten. Some were tall and looked like towers; others spread out their branches so wide that the children could sit beneath them, protected from the hot, scorching sun. As they looked around and saw so many beautiful sights they exclaimed, "How lovely! How glad we are that we came to see this new world!" Although enchanted with its beauty, there were a many things which stressed them. One was that of a boy who had lost a limb in trying to steal a ride behind a big wagon which went so fast that he could not get a secure hold, so he fell right down and another vehicle right behind injured his leg very seriously, indeed. He promised that if he got well he would never try such a thing again. Another boy was seen who had gone out on a rainy day against his mother's wish, and caught a bad cold. It became so distressing that the doctor thought he would not recover. Like the other boy he said, "If I regain my health I will not break the fifth commandment again." And his mother said, "John, I hope you will not. Disobedience always pays in sorrow and loss." The angels felt very anxious because they could not find what they were searching for, white angels. While they were standing together singing was heard which sounded like children's voices. But what ever do you think it was? Not children, as you might suppose, but birds, which sang so clearly that the singing could be heard a long way off. And their plumage was rich and gorgeous beyond description. "There's an angel!" one cried after flying a good distance. What do you think it was? Such a disappointment. It was a white swan gliding smoothly down the river. Even this did not dampen their courage to go on seeking for snow-white angels. A sweet little girl was walking along one of the angels said, "Are you an angel, little girl?" She replied by singing, "I want to be an angel, and with the ANGELS AND S BIRTH REV. W-H-WEEKS, HOSPITAL N-Y. angels stand." "O dear! O dear! What made those stains on your hands, sweet child?" They were dreadfully stained. She angels looked at one another thinking that she had done something naughty to have such dark stains. The child confessed that she had purposely broken the arm of her sister's doll. The angels looked at each other with feelings of sadness, then looking at 口口 her lips they saw stains caused by saying cross words when she was angry. "O dear! O dear!" sighed the angels. "What shall we do? We cannot find any white angels." They walked along until they reached a large garden where a great many children were playing. There was a little boy, seven years old, and they asked him, "Are you an angel, little boy?" Then he began to sing very softly, "I want to be an angel, and with the angels stand." "Look at his hands," said one of the angels. They are covered with black spots. One was caused, through taking his brother's candy without his leave, another through throwing a stone at a schoolfellow, because he laughed at a mistake made in the lesson, and one very large one was the result of having struck a playmate so hard that he cried for a very long time. Then the angels sat down to talk over all that had happened, and what they should do. Should they try longer to find angels? Or must they give up their task? They decided to have another try. A short distance away they saw a number of children standing, looking over into an orchard. The angels went to them, hoping to find some who wore perfectly white, but after having examined their hands and lips they could not find one who had not spots of some sort. One would not say prayers; another refused to obey his parents, and some loved to tease their sisters so that they could not learn the lessons without terrible hindrances. All the hands and all the lips were discolored. There were no perfect ones to be found, every one had a spot either large or small. So they determined to go back to their home without more trying. They said, "good-bye, little children, we will go and tell the King and see what He will say." Immediately they flew back to heaven and told the King that they could not find even one sweet little white angel to bring back with them to heaven. The King said that He was sorry, very, very sorry, and promised that He would Himself go down to earth and become a little child, that they might see how easy it is to be good when they wish to be, and try to do as He wishes them to do. And He really came. He was born in a little town called Bethlehem, where He grew up to be a boy and afterwards to be a man. Everyone who knew how kind He was to those who did not love Him was surprised, and learned from Him how to be kind, loving and true. By His sweet example He taught boys and girls that it was easier to be good than naughty, and that they were not obliged to do wrong things, and they would not if they would try to do as He did. And He taught something else. What do you think it was? That when they tried to be good they always felt power come into them which enabled them to practice just what they wished to do. But He did what no one else ever did. He suffered every kind of abuse and insult that men chose to offer, and at length He shed His most precious blood on the cruel cross, so that every spot and every stain which had spilled the children's lips and hands PRAYING might be washed away. Besides, He cleanses the heart so that they think good things and wish to do them, and they pray every day "Create within me a clean heart, O God," because of which they always avoid doing things which will make them sorry. They help their sisters to learn their lessons and say kind words and do kind things for their friends. Then when they die Jesus sends His angels to take them to His home in the sky. Now, the angels are glad that they came to see our world, and that the Son of God came to save it from the results of wrong-doing. I feel sure that every child who reads this story will wish to make every one as happy as they can, and to do as Jesus did, so that when He looks down from above He will see every child trying to please their brothers and sisters, and so shed joy and gladness everywhere. Then bye and bye the angels will come and take all the children up to the King's home, away in the land of glory. "How lovely that will be," every child will say. Then we shall see the blessed Saviour and the angels, too, and be happy for ever and ever. I wish you all a happy Christmas, dear children. THE Christmas Dinner Celery and Hazel-Nuts. Cut in round, thin slices one pound of large hazel-nuts; cut in the same way four very crisp celery hearts. Mit with one salt-spoonful of table salt; dress them with a few white leaves of celery around; and serve all the hors-d'oeuvre on a silver platter.—Harner's, Bazar. Stuffed Shrimps. Peel off the shells of one pint of large shrimps, put them in a bowl of ice-water for thirty minutes, wipe them dry with a clean napkin, and split them in two lengthwise without separating them. Put in the centre of each one-half teaspoonful of anchovy butter, close them gently, and arrange them in a small glass dish with a few parsley leaves. Christmas Pics. Mince ple has an especial claim to a place at the Christmas dinner. Our forefathers called it Christmas ple. The name was changed by the Puritans and Quakers, whose mouths ```markdown ``` had to water for it in vain so long as it was called "Christmas." It is interesting to know, by the way, that mince pie developed from a thick stew made of mutton and raisins. In small households, Christmas pie sometimes takes the place of pudding, sometimes resigns entirely in its favor; but, in large ones, one may be as lavish as one can afford, for it is a marvel what unblushed-for appetites people bring to Christmas dinners!—Country Life in America's Christmas Annual. Puzzle — Find the Stocking That Johnnie Hung Up The Pulpit A SERMON BY THE REV IRAV-HENDERSON Theme: The Significance of the Birth of Christ. Brooklyn, N. Y.—Preaching at the Irving Square Presbyterian Church on the theme, "The Significance of the Birth of Christ," the Rev. Ira Wemmell Henderson, pastor, took as his text 2:11: "For unto you is born this day, in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord." He said: The coming of the Christ is the axis of Western chronology and the inspiration of uncounted souls. When, on that starry night amid the fertile fields of Judea, the angel of the Lord stood beside the watching shepherds and the multitude of the heavenly host sang hosanna to the living God, the sweetest, most entrancing soul among the sons of men began His earthly history. The wise men from afar, who laid at the feet of the manger babe the royal, costly gifts, were but the precursors of a glad, rejoicing host who, in every epoch and every clime, have rendered homage to the Christ. The sudden light that bathed the quiet plain that peaceful Christmas eve beams to-day with undimmed radiance into multitudes of hearts. The voices that sang from heaven to earth still sing to listening cars. The angel of the Lord still speaks. The babe whom Mary loved is with us. The Son of God is here. The birth of Christ is historic. The presence of Christ yesterday and today is a fact. Nothing is more certain than that Christ once lived. The Gospels attest it. Contemporaneous records recognize it. The Christian world around us is a consequential evidence of His reality and His influence. Men may cuspite concerning the exact day and month and year of His coming into the affairs of men; they may speculate concerning the exact place of His birth; they may argue, as they will, over the manner of His coming; but they cannot, they have not and they will not deny His actuality. Jesus is a fact; the most momentous fact of history. Let us consider the significance of the birth of Jesus in the light of the ages. The birth of Jesus is significant as we consider it to be the fulfillment of Hebrew prophecy; as we understand it to be the culmination of a divine self revelation; as we study its effect on humanity. The birth of Jesus was the fulfillment of prophecy. Except we glance down the long record of the prophetic hopes of Israel we cannot understand the Christ. Christ, apart from Jewish history, is inexplicable. Jesus is not an isolated, but rather, a resultant fact. The Saviour is the fulfillment of a nation's hope, though so largely unaccepted. He is the consumption of the efforts of a nation's saintly men to lead their people near to God. The messages of Isaiah are the adumbrations of the Christ. The visions of the prophets are the fore-greens of the gentle Galilean. Israel looked with expectancy and with hope unquenchable for Immunael—the presence of Jehovah in the midst of His people. Having been led out of physical and carving bondage they looked forward with eagerness at a later day to a Jesus, a Saviour, who, clothed with divine power and enriched with a divine commission, should lead the sinful people of God out of the thrall-dom of spiritual slavery into the freedom and the blessedness of an eternal and sufficient salvation from their sins. Jesus was the fulfillment of that hope and prophecy. What the fathers had declared, He was. The chosen people of God learned for an earthly king. a Messiah anointed of God, set apart to a holy leadership, divinely dedicated to the consummation of a national existence in righteousness and truth. And in Jesus was this other hope fulfilled, and with a nobler purpose—and with a larger scope. Within the spiritual kingdom that He came to institute lay the secret of a kingdom which should rule the world. Par grander than any prophecy and hope of Israel was the plan that, in Jesus Christ, God unfolded to His chosen people. What a pity it is that nineteen centuries ago Israel did not see the beauty of the plan of God, that she did not recognize that broader and that grander mission of a worldwide ministration and universal domination to which God, in Jesus, called her. And how sad it is to-day that the race to whom the principles of Jesus are most easily understandable is so opposed to the system of religious truth that in our times is termed distinctively Christian. The appropriation by the Jew of those principles of pure and central Christianity that are the glory of the truth as it has been revealed of God in Jesus Christ would be the exceeding story of the coming ages and the fairest possession of the chosen people of the Lord. The birth of Jesus was the culmination of divine self-revelation. In the personality and the message of the Christ God gave the fullness of the divine self-explication. Jesus is the objectifying of the Godhead before the very eyes of humanity. In Him Jehovah unfolds the personality of divinity. In His message is proclaimed the mind of God for the welfare and sanctifying of the world. Jesus is the declaration of the divinity, the humanity, the fatherhood of God. And in the person of the Christ is completed the long endeavor of a loving and patient Father to impress Himself upon the minds, the hearts, the lives of His wayward, errant children. Throughout all the ages and in the lives of all His people God had been revealing God to man. Here and there, as Israel heard the voice of Jehovah, there arose men of prevision, men of insight, men of intense spiritual discernment to declare to the duller and less spiritually acute multitude the meaning and the import of God's self-revelation. Throughout all the history of the chosen people of God Divinity strove in diverse and incessant fashion to impart to the consciousness of mankind a true understanding of Himself. And as man, from time to time, has understood the truth that God has delivered to him by His Spirit and through the prophets, we have had varied interpretations of the character and of the personality of God. The changeless God has constantly revealed the truth concerning Himself, His plans, His purposes, to men. Men have oftentimes been heedless of the divine instruction, they have oftentimes been ignorant of the full import of the self-revelations of Jehovah, they have oftentimes misinterpreted the messages that God has delivered to their lives. But whether or no men have been heedless, ignorant or dull, God has always revealed the truth concerning Himself. His has been a constant and cumulative effort to lead men to a satisfying and correct vision of Himself. Jesus is the finality of the divine self-revelation. The work of the Spirit before the days of Christ was preparative, in order to human comprehension of the Christ. And the struggle of the Spirit since the ascension of our Lord has been to lead men to hear, to heed, to understand and to accept the truth which, so richly, Christ communicates from God. Jesus is the consummation of the effort of the Spirit of the old dispensation; He is the inspiration of the labors of the Holy Spirit of the later covenant between God and men. The photograph of God that Jesus livingly imparts to men is the ripest product of divine self-impartation. He is the culmination of divine self-revelation. But it is in its effect on humanity that the birth of Christ is most significant and of widest and most robust influence. The birthday of Jesus is the birthday of the larger liberty of man. The coming of Jesus is the beginning of man's nobler age. The nativity of Jesus is the nativity of the transcendant inspiration of the human soul. Mary's child is the hope of all the children of man. The birth of Christ is effectual for humanity individually, socially, ethically, religiously. The birth of Christ marks the dawn of the most glorious epoch in the history of the human unit. In the face of a faith and of a civilization that too strongly emphasized the social aspect of human society Jesus declared the dignity, the integrity, the incalculable importance of the individual. He placed the common man on the plane upon which God in His providence intended him to move. But while the Lord dignified the individual and proclaimed the eternal worth of the human unit apart from the mass. He in no wise lowered the high position of the social system in the scheme of God for the ordering of this world's affairs. Rather did He ennoble society as a whole. Emphasizing the Importance of the individual, He insisted on the value of that individual only as, representing an integer in the sum of the social life, he remained true to the finest principles of the kingdom of God and labored unremittently for the advancement and purifying of society as a whole. Jesus taught the eternal preciousness of the separate personality, with the one desire to indicate to the individual man his personal responsibility to God and society in the face of the limitless and unnumbered opportunities that a loving Father placed within his reach. Profound philosopher as He was, Jesus perceived with unmerging vision, that the secret of a redeemed society lay in redeemed individuals. And, although He had a lively interest in the single man, He was concerned with him in greatest measure because of his fundamental necessity to and central importance in a redeemed and sanctified society. Jesus crowned individuality as none other before Him had dared to do; but He invested individuality with a peculiar and novel dignity in order that with the realization of its surprising consequence individuality should strive hardest to be counted worthy of a place in a social order regenerated and redeemed of God. The birth of Jesus was effective to the betterment of the ethics—that is to say—the laws of conduct—of humanity. Preaching no Gospel of precise and detailed rules a J regulations, our Lord yet, with such insistence, taught the larger principles upon which all sound morals and social conduct are based that with two sentences He laid the emphasis where eternally it had belonged in the mind of God and from which it had, by casuistry and the insincerity of moral jugglers, been displaced. Jesus rejuvenated and invigorated the ethical judgments of His day and age. And He not only bettered the moral standards of His own time but He augmented the appeal and the scope of moral law for all time. The birth of Jesus marks the dawn of a new and surpassing era in the religious career of humanity. Jesus released religion from the bondage of shear legalism and infused it with a new purpose. He found religion, very largely, a matter of ecclesiasticism and of legal regulation and of formality and cant. He left it with the inspiration of an enlarged mission and of an increased opportunity. He found a system. He left a life. Before His coming religion was largely mint, cumin, anise, tithes, phyllacteries, burnt offerings, prayer in the market place. After Jesus religion was humility, righteousness, purity, sacrificia—it was a life; a life indwelt, inspired, sanctified of God. Unsatisfied. But Contented. Contentment is a Christian duty; satisfaction is not. Being contented is accepting one's present assigned place of toil and influence as in the ordering of God's providence. Being satisfied is taking it for granted that God has nothing better in store for one in the opening future. It is proper to be contented for the moment, but not to be satisfied for all time to come. As Robertson says, "Man's destiny is not to be dissatisfied, but forever unsatisfied." Let us, therefore, be ever-un-satisfied while ever contented.—Henry C. Trumbull. Moments That Stand Out. You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments that stand out are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love — Henry Drummond. 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For the most part they have pursued the common school review courses, getting ready for the state examinations in December. It has been a most interesting class of students, eager, anxious and alert. Many of them who came with a third grade or second grade license, will easily make first grade in the approaching examinations as a result of the thorough reviews they have had at the Normal School. The places of these sixty-one short term students at the State Normal will be taken promptly by other short term students on January 3rd. Students who need a higher grade license or thorough reviews for the June examinations will be entering then. The Normal School authorities must follow the miller's rule and register applicants for these vacant places in the order in which they apply. There will be a rush for these places by students all over the state and those who apply first will get the places. 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Evidence of Guilt, Says President, Cannot Be Disputed—A Blacker Crime Never Before Dis- A message from President Roosevelt was read before congress Wellness relative to the discharge of the negro troops in Texas, charged with "shooting up" Brownsville. The president is so prompt and thorough in his response to the senate resolutions calling for the facts about the Brownsville affair that there is room for the slight suspicion that he abetted if he did not inspire the resolutions. His response came in the shape of a bulky document of 136 pages, or about 50,000 words, of which 4,000 words form his message to the senate, the rest including the report of Secretary Taft and additional documents bearing upon the case. The president in his message says, In part: "I ordered the discharge of nearly all the members of companies B, C and D of the twenty-fifth infantry by name, in the exercise of my constitutional power and in pursuance of what, after full consideration, I found to be my constitutional duty, as commander in chief of the United States army. I am glad to avail myself of the opportunity afforded by these resolutions to lay before the congress the following facts as to the murderous conduct of certain members of the companies in question and as to the conspiracy by which many of the other members of these companies saved the criminals from justice, to the disgrace of the United States uniform. "An effort has been made to discredit the fairness of the investigation into the conduct of these colored troops by pointing out that General Garlintong is a southerner. Precisely the same action would have been taken had the troops been white. "It appears that in Brownsville, the city immediately beside which Fort Brown is situated, there had been considerable feeling between the citizens and the colored troops of the garrison companies. Difficulties had occurred, there being a conflict of evidence as to whether the citizens or the colored troops were to blame. My impression is that, as a matter of fact, in these difficulties, there was blame attached to both sides; but this is a wholly unimportant matter for our present purpose, as nothing that occurred offered in any shape or way an excuse of justification for the atrocious conduct of the troops when, in lawless and murderous spirit, and under cover of the night they made, their attack upon the citizens. "This attack was made near midnight on August 13. The following facts as to this attack are made clear by Major-Blockson's investigation, and have not been, and, in my judgment, cannot be successfully controverted: "From 9 to 15 or 20 of the colored soldiers took part in the attack. They leaped over the walls from the barracks and Churred through the town. They shot at whomsoever they saw moving and they shot into houses where they saw lights. In some of these houses there were women and children, as the would-be murderers must have known. "In one house in which there were two women and five children some ten shots went through at a height of about 4 1-2 feet above the floor, one putting out the lamp upon the table. The lieutenant of police of the town heard the firing and rode toward it. He met the raiders, who, as he stated, were about fifteen colored soldiers. They instantly started firing upon him. He turned and rode off, and they continued firing upon him until they had killed his horse. They shot him in the right arm—it was afterward amputated above the elbow. "A number of shots were also fired at two other policemen. The raiders fired several times into a hotel, some of the shots being aimed at a guest sitting by a window. They shot into a saloon, killing the bartender and wounding another mun. At the same time other raiders fired into another house in which women and children were sleeping, two of the shots going through the mosquito bar over the bed in which the mistress of the house and her two children were lying. Several other houses, were struck by bullets." MRS. CHADWICK COMING SOUTH? Old Lady May-Be Guest of Federal Prison in Atlanta. United States inspectors at Cleveland, Ohio, have recommended to the proper authorities that Mrs. Cassie Chadwick be sent to the federal prison in Atlanta. This change of prisons is partly the result of a complaint of ill-treatment lodged by Mrs. Chadwick with United States authorities. Southern Educational Association to Be Held in Montgomery, Ala. President John W. Abercromble of the University of Alabama has issued the program for the next session of the Southern Educational Association the Southern Educational Association, which will be held in Montgomery December 27th to 29th. The Southern Association of College Women will be held at the same time in joint session. Addresses of welcome will be made by Governor Jelks, Superintendent Hill and Secretary Sayre, and responses by President G. R. Glenn, Superintendent Martin and Miss Parrish, followed by the annual address of President Abercromble. Friday morning will be devoted to reports of educational progress in southern states by the state superintendents, or their representatives. Friday evening, addresses by President Craighead of Tulane, and Miss Martha Berry. Saturday morning, some rural school problems, SuperIntendent Jordan of Arkansas. The High School in the state system, Professor Stewart of Georgia. Technical Training in Secondary Schools, President Stephens of Louisiana. Libraries, schools, President, Baskette of Tennessee. Saturday evening, The Work of School Improvement Associations in the South, Mrs. Patterson of North Carolina. Greek, Modern Ideals in Education, President Mullins of Kentucky. Report of committee on Necrology President E. C. Branson of Georgia President L. E. Branson of Georgia During the afternoon of each day's sessions will be held the several department meetings, a complete program has been arranged for each of these. The departments are as follows: Superintendence, Superintendent Gibson of Georgia; administration, Mr. Burns of Georgia; child study, Professor Buckner of Alabama; Manual Arts, Dr. Johnson of Mississippi; normal instruction, President Branson of Georgia; Southern Association of College Women, President Grace W. Landrum of Georgia. A rate of one and one-third fare for round trip, certificato plan, has been secured over all railroads. The Georgia party will leave on Thursday, the 27th, over West Point road and will stop at Exchange Hotel. For programs address Supt. R. T. Tigne, Asheville, N. C. ROOT AND FOLGER WINNERS Of Six-Day Bicycle Race at Madison Square Garden. Root and Fogler first; Downing and Hopper second; Rutt and MacFarland third. This is the order of the finish of the first three teams in the six-day bicycle race, concluded at Madison Square Garden, New York, Saturday night. The distance covered by the eight teams remaining was 2,392 miles and 2 laps. At the finish the riders were 441 miles and 2 laps behind the record set by Miller and Waller for the same number of hours in 1699. The order of finishing of the other five teams was as follows; Fourth, MacDonald, Somerville and Coffey, Boston; fifth, Mattling, Canada and Logan, Ireland; sixth, Clark, Australia, and Pye, Australia; seventh, Downey, Chelsea and Moran, Boston; eighth, Georget and Georget, France. USE ARMY ON BAILROADS Is Urgent Request of Citizen of Freezing North Dakota. Senator McCumber in Washington has received the following telegram from a constituent, J. P. Whittemore, of Galesburg, N. D: "The United States army could not be better employed than in compelling and assisting these railroads to drop everything and haul us coal. Half the northwest will be freezing in a week and the whole of it in two weeks." Mr. McCumber announced his intention to forward the telegram to the president, as commander in chief of the army. CAPTAIN BLEW OUT BRAINS. Tragedy Results from Wreck of a Tourist Steamer. The Hamburg-American line tourist steamer Princessin Victoria Louise, from New York, December 12, for Kingston, Jamalca, wont ashore Monday night off Port Royal, while on her way back to New York. The passengers were landed safely at Kingston. Captain Brulnswig, who was in charge of the vessel, when she struck, committed suicide by blowing out his brains in his cabin. WON'T BAR COTTON OIL France Rejects Prohibitory Duties on Our Product. A Paris dispatch says: The customs committee of the chamber of deputies has been officially informed of the refection of the proposed changes in the duties levied by France on cotton seed and cotton seed oil imported from the United States and the maineenance of the present rate dutes. The committee has decided to demand a debate on the matter in the chamber early in January. Masonic Items, Next Tuesday will be observed as St. John's Day wherever Freemasonry is located, and it will be generally observed in this jurisdiction. The several lodges have arranged to install their officers and have other forms of celebration. The Knights Templars generally meet on Christmas day, and in their own manner recognize the occasion. At several places the Eastern Star Chapter will unite with the lodges in having the officers installed on St. John's Day. --- Already some secretaries are forwarding us election returns and omitting the postoffice address of officers. The returns are no good to us unless the addresses are also given. During the Christmas holidays the brethren must not forget the widows and orphans. Remember them in a substantial way. The officers of all of the local lodges will be installed on next Thursday night by Past Grand Master J. H. Deveaux and Grand Secretary Sol. Johnson. Past Master W. J. Pinckney has been re-elected as W. M. of Sanctorum Lodge. Brother Pinckney is endeavoring to make his lodge among the best in the state. Bro. J. D. McMoore is still holding his own as W. M. of Toroh Lodge r. Pembroke. Bro. I. Rivers has made a good W. M. of St. Joseph at Claxton. So the brethren have decided to keep him another year. Past Master W. B. Robinson is still holding down the fort at Ezekiel Lodge, Cairo. Bro. D. A. Alkens is his secretary. The Royal Arch Chapter is putting on new life in the state. Grand High Priest Jesse Robinson is an active worker. Most Eminent Grand High Priest Robinson has appointed Companion Sol. C. Johnson as deputy for Chatham, Bryan, Burke, Screven, Bullock, Effingham, Liberty, Glynn, and Coweta counties. Companions in these counties desiring information about the work must write him. The Eastern Star Chapters are all progressing nicely, and several conventions are being organized. Ochnockee, Dec. 14, 1906. Allow me space in your paper to say that on September 13, 1906, I was appointed W. M. of Ebenezer Lodge by W. E. Terry and I served five years without a dissenting vote against me. As soon as I saw that the boys wanted to have a new man helped them elect him, but, to my surprise, they, on Dec. 3th, placed me to the east as W. M. and J. P. Gordon as secretary. Yours fraternally. St. Matthews Lodge held its annual election of officers Friday night, December 14th, with results according to blanks. The meeting was harmonious throughout and all officers will be installed by myself Thursday night, the 27th inst., with a grand banquet for the benefit of building a Masonic hall. We have added several good men to the order this year, and everything is in fine trim and we are doing fine regards to all the brethren, etc. Fraternally yours, GEO. F. THOMAS, Sec. GOD'S GREAT GIFT TO MAN. It is a grand privilege to be able to give, especially to those who are in need. A man who has a generous heart to help those who are in need has an attribute of divinity. Nothing speaks more of the character of man than the act of giving, and when you find people who for the sake of love, humanity and justice give a part of their daily bread to the poor and needy, you can be assured that those people have something in their character which we will find in the Great Creator, and that thing is love. The creation was completed when man was inade, although the last to be created, yet he is the head of all creation. The first great gift that was given to man was the world and all that is in it. There are many kinds of gifts given, and various reasons for giving, but the gifts given as follows: "A friend in need is a friend indeed, or as a token of love, are gifts above all gifts. The gift of the world to man was a token of love the Father had for us. He did not make us and put us in a world without food, shelter, ralment and the many comforts of life, but as a kind and loving Maker gave everything that was needed to make life happy and comfortable. "So God created man in His own image, and blessed them, and said unto them, Be fruitful and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the fowl of the air, and over the living things that moveth upon the earth; behold I have given you every herb-bearing seed, and every tree, and every beast of the earth." The gift without the giver is bare, says Howell, and with all these wonderful gifts, surrounding us, how can man say, "There is no God." The second great gift that God has given to man is His only begotten Son, "that whosoever believeth on Him shall not perish, but hath everlasting life." Soon after the fall of man redemption was promised. How fatherly He acted toward man! When we were doomed to ruin and destruction His mercy went beyond the crime, and gave us a helping hand in the form of His Son. The coming of the Wonderful Divine was prophesied thousands of years before He made His appearance upon earth. The prophet Isalah said: "For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground, and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire Him." This great gift that God has given to the world cannot be measured; His love is unfathomable. For the many thousand years the world groped in chaotic darkness, no hand to help us, no friend to pity us; but God, the Onunpotent, sent forth the wonderful Counsellor, the Prince of Peace, that through Him we might be saved. We are nearing the time set apart for the commemorating of His birth. It was a glorious time when the Savior of the world was born. We are told that the good news was heralded over the land by angels, and the heavenly choir sang, "Glory to God in the highest and on earth, peace, good will to men." For unto us is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ, the Lord. P. H. NOBLE."01."? Hampton Alumni Association. GOV. TERRELL VISITS WILSON. Secretary of Agriculture Highly Commends Georgia Agricultural Schools. "A people who have already done so much for themselves in a practical way should have every support and encouragement in their efforts the government can extend," declared Secretary of Agriculture Wilson to a party of Georgians who called on him in Washington Monday morning relative to the agricultural schools of Georgia. Governor Terrell visited the secretary, accompanied by Representatives Livingston and Adanson, to collect his interest, in behalf of Georgia's eleven district agricultural schools. The secretary declared that he was heartily in favor of congress providing for the establishment of substations for agricultural experiments in connection with each of the schools. Mr. Wilson was shown a note from the president by the Georgia delegation, in which President Roosevelt declared that the scheme was in perfect accord with the recommendations on this subject contained with his recent message to congress, and expressed the hope that the secretary would leave nothing undone that was within the power of the department to further the success of the movement. Immediately after the holidays the agricultural department will submit a plan to the agricultural committee of the house, which it is expected that Representatives Livingston and Adamson will vigorously push to a favorable vote. Senator Bacon, who is a member of the board of trustees, of the University of Georgia, will advocate the measure in the senate. Even if congress should vote adversely on the plan, the agricultural department will lend aid to the Georgia schools by detailing a sufficient number of men now in the department's pay to visit each one of the schools for the purpose of lecturing and giving special instructions to the students on the subjects of plant life and animal industry. The Georgians were highly pleased with the success of their visit. Governor Terrell left Washington Monday night with New York. MORMON KIDS SPIT ON FLAG. Wife of Idaho Senator Says Mormonism is Greater Curse Than Slavery. "Mormonism is a greater curse to the country than was slavery," declared Fred, T. Dubose, wife of the Idaho senator, in an address at Washington on "The Effect of Mormonism," Tuesday night. She said that should President Roosevelt make a trip through southeastern Idaho he would no longer be willing to declare that there is nothing in the Mormon question. Six United States senators, she said, owe their election to the influence of the Mormon church. In closing her address, Mrs. Dubols said: "Mormon children in Idaho and Utah split upon the American flag." SEA ISLAND BALE $202.94. Fleecy Staple Solid In Statesboro at 36.12 Cents Per Pound. So far as known, the highest price paid for a single bale of sea island cotton in the south this season was paid in Statesboro, Ga., Tuesday when J. B. Laner sold a bale to the J. W. Ollig Company for $202.94. The bale weighed five hundred pounds, and was sold for 36'12" cents per pound. ATLANTIC COAST LINE RAILROAD CO "NOTICE—These arrivals and departures are given as information, as well as connections with other companies, but arrivals and connections are not guaranteed." NORTH WEST AND SOUTH WEST. *57 Via Jesup *58 .. *89 *57 Via Montgomery *58 *23 6 45p Lv. Savannah. Ar 454a .. 3 15a Lv. Savannah. Ar 9 40a 9 35p 8 30p Ar... Jesup. Lv 7 45a .. 3 15a Lv. Savannah. Ar 7 45p 8 50a 3 00a "Macon." 2 15a .. 6 15p "Mtgomery." 7 45p 8 50a 6 20a "Atlanta." 11 60p .. 8 65a "Mtgomery." 7 45p 8 50a 6 45a "Chattanooga." 6 30p .. 3 15a 7 25p "Nashville." 8 45a 7 15p "Louisville." 8 50a .. 8 20p 2 19a "Louisville." 2 45a 7 40p "Cincinnati." 8 30a .. 12 01n 7 20a "Cincinnati." 11 60p 10 00i "St. Louis." 6 12p .. 1 53p 7 40a "St. Louis." 8 45p 7 10a "Chicago." 8 30f .. 8 20p "Chicago." 6 49p 8 45p 7 03a Lv. Atlanta. Ar 10 50p .. 4 50p Ar. Mobile. Lv 1 23p 12 43a 7 03a Ar. Memphis. Lv 8 15a .. 2 58a 8 15p "New Orleans." 9 25a 8 15p 9 40a "Kansas City." 6 30p .. 7 15a "M. & O.) 7 65p .. *57 Vla Jesup *58 6 45p Lv. Savannah..Ar 4 45a 8 30p Ar. Jesup..Lv 7 45a 3 00a " Macon." 2 15a 6 20a Atlanta." 11 50p 9 43a " Chattanooga." 6 30p 7 70p " Louisville." 8 30p 7 40p " Clucumati." 8 30p 10 00i " St. Louis." 6 12p 7 10a " Chicago." 8 30t 7 00a Lv. Atlanta. Ar 10 50p 8 05p Ar. Memphis..Lv 8 15a 9 40a " Kansas City." 6 30p *Daily. ! Sunday only. O Daily except Sunday. Trains into and out of Charleston are operated by Eastern time. Nos. 82 and 85, the Florida and West Indian Limited, finest all the year round between Southern and Eastern cities, solid vestibulated train, drawing room, sleeping cars, dining car and Pullman high class coaches. Schedule and service unequaled. No. 57, leaving Savannah 6:45 p.m., carries Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars to Montgomery. No. 21, leaving Savannah 2:45 p. m., connecte at Jacksonville, with Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars for Tampa St. Petersburg, Ft. Meyers and intermediate points. Christmas H ===V Atlantic C ===A VERY LO TICKETS ON SALE: DECEMBER ALSO JANUARY 1ST, 1907. LIMIT W. J. CRAIG, Passenger Traffic Manager. WILMING E. M. NORTH; DIVI SAVAN Christmas Holiday Rates ===V I A=== Atlantic Coast Line ==A T== VERY LOW RATES TICKETS ON SALE: DECEMBER 20TH TO 25TH-30TH AND 31ST; ALSO JANUARY 1ST, 1907. LIMIT: JANUARY 7TH, 1907. W. J. CRAIG, T. C. WHITE, Passenger Traffic Manager. General Passenger Agent. WILMING TON, N. C. E. M. NORTH; Division Passenger Agent, SAVANNAH, GA. SOL. C. JOHNSON Notary Public. Deeds, Contracts, Wills and Other Legal Forms Prepared and Attested. 116 West: St. Jullan Street. Pressing Club & Tailoring Co CLEANING PRESSING AND REPAIRING NEATLY DONE. Monthly Pressing per Month. Ladies' Work a Specialty. WARD & TURNER, Proprietors 914 West Broad St. W. H. LLOYD. —Dealer In— GROCERIES, WOOD AND COAL, 621 Oglethorpe Avenue, East. Ga. 518 —PHONES—Bell 596 GREAT-GRANDSON OF DAVIS. Is Born to Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Webb at Colorado Springs. A son has been born to Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Webb at Colorado Springs. Mrs. Webb is a granddaughter of the late Jefferson Davls, and the newcomer Is the only great-grandson of the Confederate president. *89 *57 Vla Montgomery. *58 *29 3 15t 6 45p Lv. Savannah..Ar Ar. Lv 9 40a 9 35t 6 15p 8 05a "M'tgomery" (L. & N.) 7 25p 8 25p "Nashville." 8 45a ... 8 50t 8 20p 2 10a "Louisville." 2 45a ... 8 50t 1 201n 7 20a "Cincinnati." 11 60p ... 8 50t 1 53p 7 20a "St. Louis." 8 45p ... 8 50t 1 53p 7 20a "M'cagoug." 6 45p ... 8 50t 4 50p 4 12p "Mobile." Lv 1 23p 12 40t 2 55a 8 15p "New Orleans" (M. & O.) 9 25a 8 15p 7 15a ... 7 58p ... 7 58p ... ... 8 23a "St. Louis." ... Connections made at Port Tampa with U. S. mall steamships of the Peninsular and Occidental Steamship selling Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11.40 p. m. Tickets offices, Desoto Hotel, Phone 73; Union Station, Dell phone 235, Georgia 911. W. J. CRAIG, Passenger Traffic Manager, Wilmington, N. C. T. C. WHITE. General Passenger Agent, Wilmington, N. C E. M. NORTH. Division Passenger Agent, Savannah, Ga. B. T. MORGAN. Travelling Passenger Agent, Savannah, Ga. I. C. SAPP. City Ticket Agent, DeSoto Hotel, Savannah, Ga. R. G. BLATTNER. Depot Ticket Agent. Union Station Savannah, Ga. Holiday Rates I A=== Coast Line T=== NEW RATES ER 20TH TO 25TH—30TH AND 31ST; T: JANUARY 7TH, 1907. T. C. WHITE, General Passenger Agent. TON, N. C. ision Passenger Agent, NAH, GA. Masonic Books & Regalias. LODGE SEALS, FINANCIAL CARDS and BLANKS of every description. Publishers' and Manufacturers' Prices Liberal Discounts Will Be Arranged. SOL. C. JOHNSON, Savannah, Ga. Shoes & Harness Made or Repaired. Satisfaction Guaranteed for Each Job for Cash. CLOTHES Cleaned and Pressed on Same Orders We will send for and deliver all work. Just leave orders at 618 EAST BROAD ST., F. J. JAMES, Prop. Masonic Green Grocery COMPANY. Under Masonic Temple, 519 West Gwinnett Street. GROCERIES OF ALL KINDS. FRESH MEATS, ETC. Orders delivered in any part of the City. P. L. BOWEN, Manager. Bell Phone, 2837.