Savannah Tribune

VOL. XXIII. Talks Interestingly of His Long Tour and of His Conferences With Foreign Potentates—Shies at Discussion of Politics. William H. Taft, secretary of war, returned Friday from his trip around the world, bringing renewed assurance of Japan's friendliness toward the United States but declining to say anything with respect to the political situation in this country. He and his party landed at New York Friday morning. The big secretary said that he had been too long out of intimate touch with political affairs at home to discuss them in any way. One of Mr. Taft's interviewers had the temerity to ask: "Well, Mr. Secretary, tell us who is your choice for president." Amid laughter, in which he heartily joined, the secretary replied: "I guess I will have to leave that to inference." Mr. Taft left for Washington on an early afternoon train, saying that accumulated matters in the war department would probably keep his nose the official grindstone for some time to come, and that the preparation of his special report on the Phillippines, which will be in book form, would also require much of his time in the near future. Looking exceedingly well, the secretary has taken daily five mile walks on the decks of the Grant during the thirteen days' trip from Hamburg. "It is the height of foolishness to talk of possible war with Japan," declared the secretary. "Japan doesn't desire war with us. And we certainly do not desire war with Japan. If there was any war spirit anywhere in Japan I failed to find the slightest note of it. Everywhere there was talk of continued peace. I speak confidently about this. Our trade relations with Japan are extensive and are constantly growing. Japan's exports amount annually to about $160,000,000, of which we take about one-third. The exports consist largely of matting, lace goods, embroideries and other fancy work, in the production of which many people are interested. We, in turn, ship vast quantities of flour, oil and such commodities to the Japanse. This sort of trade is a great pacificator." "The sailing must have been a magnificent sight. We have fine ships and a fine personnel, and so long as the Pacific ocean belongs to us as much as to anybody else, I see no reason why we should not send our ships there on a practice cruise. The Japanese are too intelligent and high-minded to attribute any false motives. My trip had as its only definite object, a report on conditions in the Philippines. My visit to Japan was only incidental. Traveling by commercial steamer, we had to stop there and it was only courtesy for me to pay my respects to the emperor. The trip through Russia was made partly to save time and partly because I had crossed the Pacific six times and was rather anxious to see the new territory. My visit was in no sense official. So many courtesies were shown me that the moment I put foot on Russia soil I could not have refused, even had I desired to do so, the invitation to an audience with the emperor. I was much impressed by the emperor's personality and his entire familiarity with current affairs, especially American politics. "At Moscow I had the rather novel experience of dining one evening with an official who next day, was made the target of a bomb. This was Governor General Guerschelmann. "I was much pleased with conditions in the Philippines. They were much better than I had hooded for." Secretary Taft arrived in Washington over the Pennsylvania railroad Friday evening at 6:25 o'clock. At the station to meet the secretary were a number of the officials of the war and other departments, who gave him a hearty welcome. Secretary Taft, in reply, expressed his great pleasure in reaching home again. When Secretary Taft alighted from the train his friends in official life and a number of newspaper men gathered around him and an impromptu reception occurred. Mrs. Taft and Miss Helen Taft remained in New York city, where they will be the guests of the secretary's brother, Mr. W. Taft, during several days. STOCKHOLDERS LIABLE. Broken Neal Bank at Atlanta Was Family Concern—Conducted Under Special Charter from State. There, were few material developments in the affairs of the closed Neal Bank at Atlanta Monday. State Treasurer Park assumed charge of the bank at an early hour in the morning. He had, two experts hard at work all during the day going over the 9,000 accounts and examining the assets of the bank. President E. H. Thornton was at the bank during the foreonow. W. F. Manry and H. Cobb Caldwell, cashier, remained at the bank until a late hour, rendering all the assistance in their power to Treasurer Park and his assistants. All during the forenoon a large crowd congregated in front of the bank and in the corridors. However, there was no disorder. Late in the afternoon A. O. Smith and his son, Percy Smith, who with E. H. Thornton are interested, in the Alabama Sulphur Ore and Copper company, called at the bank. They declined to discuss the situation as affecting their company. It is known, however, that the Neal bank had loaned this company $223,000. State Treasurer Park stated that as yet he had not had time to go into the details of the bank's affairs. He had, he said, employed two men to go over the accounts of the bank and would not be in a position to tell anything about the bank until he had received a report from them. Just how long this would take he 'could, not say. "I shall reduce the force to the narrowest possible margin," said State Treasurer Park. During the afternoon Governor Hoke Smith called and was closeted in the bank with the state treasurer for several hours. They discussed the details of the bank at great length. // It developed that many persons made deposits in the Neal bank Saturday morning. Among those who put in good sized sums was the tax collector of DeKalb county, who put in $11,000 shortly before the closing hour. A well known attorney placed $5,500 on deposit about 1 o'clock. The stockholders of the Neal bank are all people of property, and members of the Neal family. This fact indicates that, under the law, every fort will be made to liquidate as soon as possible. The stockholders are: Mrs. M. M. Murrell of California, the oldest daughter of the late John Neal; Mrs. L. M. Pittman and Mrs. E. H. Thornton daughters of Mr. Neal; the estate the late John Keely, who was a son-in-law of Mr. Neal, and which is now represented by the three sons of Captain Keely, Dr. John Keely of New York and Messrs. Arthur C. and Robert Keely of Atlanta; E. H. Thornton; William F. Manry, who is a son-in-law of Mrs. Pittman; Arthur C. Keely in his individual capacity, and Howell Cobb Caldwell. That the stockholders of the Neal bank are liable "for the ultimate payment of the debts of the company in proportion to the amount of stock owned by each stockholder," is a declaration made in the charter under which this corporation was created by the general assembly in 1886. A prominent lawyer, who was looking up this charter in the office of Secretary of State Phil Cook, stated that this phrase meant if A owned one-fourth of the stock in the bank he was responsible, with his individual property, for one-fourth of the debts of the company. This takes the liability of the stockholders far beyond the present liability placed upon bank stockholders. This is one of the banks in the state which operated under a charter $ ^{o} $ secured by a special act of the general assembly and not a charter issued by the secretary of state. NEGRO HAELS DYNAMITED. Alleged That Secret' Societies Are Shielding Criminals. Advices from Kestler, Ga., a town on the Georgia, Florida and Alabama railway, in which a negro secret society hall was blown to atoms by a charge of dynamite several weeks ago, state that the outrages are being repeated, two more halls having been dynamited Friday night. They were completely demolished. It is stated that the secret order halls are being destroyed because it is developed that the societies are protecting members who have committed serious crimes and who are being hidden from the officers. SAVANNAH. GA.. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 28. 1907. FOURTH PIT HORROR The Frightful Record of Past Nineteen Days. Latest Catastrophie, and Third in Pennsylvania Snuffs Out Many Lives. Grand Total of Killed in That Section Six Hundred. An explosion of gas Thursday morning in the Darr mine of the Pittsburg Coal Co., located at Jacobs Creek, Pa., entombed between two hundred and two hundred and fifty miners, and there is scarcely a ray of hope that a single one of them will be taken fro the mine alive. Partially wrecked buildings in the vicinity of the mine and the condition of the few bodies found early in the rescue work indicate an explosion of such terrific force that it seems impossible that any one could have survived it. All of the thirteen bodies that were soon taken out were terribly mutilated, three of them being headless. This is the third mine disaster since the first, of the month in the veins of bituminous coal underlying western Pennsylvania and West Virginia, for the Naomi mine, near Fayette City, and the two mines at Monongah, W. Va., in which the earlier explosions happened, are in the same belt as the local workings. Thursday's catastrophe swells the number of victims of deadly mine gas for the nineteen days to between 550 and 600. That this latest, disaster does not equal or even surpass in loss of life and attendant horrors the one in West Virginia is due to the devotion to church duties of a considerable number of the miners. In observance of a church festival many of the 400 or more men regularly employed at the mine did not go to work Thursday morning. Those who escaped through this reason are members of the Greek Catholic church, and they suspended work to celebrate St. Nicholas Day; As was the case at Monongah, the explosion, followed a brief shutdown, the Dairy mine having been closed Tuesday and Wednesday. It was 11:30 o'clock when the-tenth trip of loaded cars had been brought out to the tipple and there came an awful rumbling sound, followed immediately by a loud report and a concussion that shook nearby buildings and was felt within a radius of several miles. At the same time there came out of the south of the mine an immense cloud of dust, smoke and dust that floated over the Youghiogeny river. tively every one in the vicinity of what had happened, and all started for the one place—the mouth of the mine. The river separates the mine and the homes of many of the miners, so that only a portion of those who started for the scene were able to reach it immediately, there being scant facilities for crossing the stream. To those who could not cross the water, the smoke and dust pouring in from the mine's mouth told a story of seething fames back in the workings, and from this source came reports that were persistent until late in the day that the mine was burning. The ventilating fans were kept in operation, however, the power plant having withstood the force of the explosion, and the rescuers have found no fire in any place in the mine. As far as is known only one man escaped. POWDER MAGAZINE. EXPLODES. Twenty-Five People Killed and Hundred Injured at Palermo, Sicily. A terrific explosion occurred at Palermo, Sicily, Thursday evening in the military powder magazine, where a large quantity of dynamite was stored, and was followed by a number of lesser explosions, the whole town being badly shaken, and the people thrown into a panic. Almost immediately flames spread to the ruins of houses that had fallen. It is estimated that about twenty-five persons were killed and a hundred injured. Georgia Representatives Enraged Over Firing of Women Postmasters. Colonel Livingston and Representative Bell of Georgia both express great surprise at the report of the postoffice department in regard to Mrs. Gillmer and Mrs. Melton. Both representatives know personally the former postmistresses and declare the people served by their offices consider them elent. They will urge the Georgia senators to continue the fight against the confirmation of Scott and McCullom. . FISTICUFF IN HOUSE. Williams of Mississippi and DeArmond of Missouri Have a Whirlwind Scrap on the Floor. The spirit of rivalry that for five years has alternately smoldered and blazed between John Sharp Williams of Mississippi leader of the minority, and David A. DeArmond of Missouri, leader of the minority opposition, culminated in a first fight Thursday on the floor of the house of representatives. The blows of Representative DeArmond caused blood to flow down the face of Representative Williams, and only the forcible intervention of friends cut the combat short. Mr. DeArmond bore away a scuffed nose. The immediate cause of the fight was the passing of the lie by DeArmond to Mr. Williams, resultant on a complaint by the former that the minority leader had broken faith in "burying" Representative Boohrer of Missouri by recommending his assignment by Speaker Cannib to the committee on coinage, weights and measures. According to the statements of the principals, Mr. Williams defended his action by declaring he had been told by Mr. Boohrer's colleague, Representative Lloyd of Missouri, that the committee assignments would be satisfactory to Mr. Boohrer. Mr. DeArmond bluntly questioned the truth of the statement, and after the failure of the effort on his part to transfer the scene of the impending battle, Mr. Williams struck Mr. DeArmond in the face with closed fist. The exciting incident will not be set down in the official records of the sixtieth congress, for the house had been some minutes adjourned when the first blow was struck. But there was no lack of witnesses. The organization of the house had been completed by the announcement of the speakers' assignments of members to committees, the republican committeemen having been selected by the speaker and the democratic by Mr. Williams. Groups of representatives were scattered over the floor, discussing the appointments, the causes perhaps behind them and the probable effects to follow. In the overlooking galleries loitered a score or so of women and four times that many men, viewing the aftermath of an interesting session. Mr. Williams, relaxed from the long strain of alltitting preferment among the 67 fellow-members whose minority strength he officially leads, was seated at ease at the desk of Representative Wallace of Arkansas, in the center aisle on the democratic side of the house. Mr. DeArmond approached, greeted him, and took the adjoining seat. At once they engaged each other in earnest talk; but pitched their voices so low that afterwards only one or two members who were very close to them could recall anything they had said. They had been thus in conversation no longer than a few minutes when both men sprang to their feet, shoving their chalrs back, and the gentleman from Mississippi struck the gentleman from Missouri a glancing blow on the nose. Some representative cried out: "Look—Look—at the fight!" Everybody looked; but so startled were they by what they saw that no one seemed for the moment to think of rushing forward and stopping it. Meantime Mr. Williams and Mr. DeArmond, wedged between two rows of desks, were still exchanging blows. Blood was flowing down the face of the leader of the minority, while Mr. DeArmond was endearing to grapple his opponent by the throat, at the same time receiving and vigorously returning blow for blow. Then everybody awoke to the unseemlessness of the scene and crowded in and made an end of it. FOR FOREST PRESERVATION Bill Calling for Five Millions is Introduced in House. As a means of protecting the navigable condition of the rivers rising in the southern Appalachian and White mountains, and incidentally of saving from destruction by fire and wasteful exploitations the rich forests of the two regions, Messrs. Lever of South Carolina and Currier of New Hampshire, introduced bills in the house on Thursday authorizing the secretary of agriculture to acquire lands for national forest purposes in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky and Tennessee in the south and in New Hampshire and Maine, in the north. It is understood that a similar bill will be introduced in the senate. The bill appropriates $5,000,000 for the purchase of the necessary lands. NEAL BANK CLOSED STATE IS NOW IN CHARGE Assets Exceed Debts, According to Investigation by Clearing House Association — Bank Examiner Park Assumes Control. The following notice was posted on the doors of the Neal bank, Atlanta, at 12:01 o'clock Monday morning: H. C. CALDWELL, Director. This was the result of a full day's deliberation of the members of the Atlanta Clearing House Association, by which, after thorough discussion and investigation of the affairs of the bank, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: "To the Public: "After duly considering the character of the assets and resources of the Neal bank, and investigating its affairs as far as possible, for the purpose of extending to it such assistance as its condition would warrant, we regret that we find the investments and loans of this bank are of such character that in our opinion they can not be readily converted, and therefore we do not feel warranted in rendering the assistance that its present necessities require. "We believe that the interests of the depositors and creditors will be best conserved by allowing the bank to convert its assets through the state officials as provided by law. We hope that by the adoption of this course creditors and depositors will ultimately be paid." It was hoped, after the result of the deliberation of the Clearing House Association on Saturday, when it became known that the Neal bank was in trouble, that a plan would be devised at the meeting adjourned to Sunday that would enable the bank to open its doors Monday morning, or that if this was found to be impracticable, that some one of the clearing house banks would be willing to take it over, and by purchase protect all interests involved. When a full investigation was made, however, it was apparent that neither of these plans would be feasible. First, it was apparent that the bank was not prepared to stand a run, on account of its weakened condition resulting from extensive loans on Cuban and Alabama properties, which, while they may eventually be repaid dollar for dollar, could not be considered as promptly available bankable assets. Second, because the showing made was such as to discourage any of the other banks of the clearing house from taking over the assets of the bank, and by purchase and assimilation, protecting the creditors of the distressed bank. While it is true that the showing developed a statement of assets exceeding liabilities by some $600,000, it was ascertained that with the Cuban and the Alabama loans, and an inventory of bad notes, conceded to be uncollectable, but still carried for years as assets, the task of making the ready assets meet the liabilities of the bank would be a most difficult one—so difficult that, none of the banks were willing to undertake it. It was therefore concluded unanimously that the best thing to do was to let the law take its course, and have the affairs of the bank wound up by the state, under the direction of the state bank examiner and the governor. The aggregate number of depositors, savings and otherwise, approximates 9,000, the savings depositors alone having on deposit $723,000. Subject otherwise to check was $896,000, while the demand and time certificate deposits aggregate $448,000—a total of $2,067,000. While it is true that these depositors will be denied the privilege of recovering their deposits at will it is the belief that they will in due time get back their money dollar for dollar. A settlement on this basis will depend largely on the manner in which the affairs of the bank are liquidated, and it is known that the state authorities will vigorously take hold of the matter with the view of realizing everything possible for the creditors of the bank. It may require a year or more to do this in a manner that will not cause a sacrifice of what may be made par assets by working, them out in a businesslike way. A Washington special says: Regardless of whether or not the fight in the senate against the confirmation of T. W. Scott to be postmaster at Toccoa, Ga., and John T. A. McCullom as postmaster at Conyers, Ga., is successful, Mrs. Hattle F, Glimer and Mrs. Mary H/ Melton will not be reappointed as postmasters in these cities. Postmaster General Meyer Saturday formally announced that the appointment of the men above named would stand. It is practically certain that if sufficient evidence is brought against either or both to defeat confirmation, other postmasters or postmasters will be appointed in their places, but Mrs. Glimer and Mrs. Melton will not be reappointed despite the vigorous fight made by the two Georgia senators and representatives. In other words Postmaster General Meyer endorses the action of Mr. Hitchcock, the assistant postmaster general, in regard to these cases. His approval is based upon the record of the Georgia postmistresses. That record is not satisfactory to the officials. It is declared that, for equal cause men or women would be dropped in Georgia, Minnesota or Washington. The delinquencies charged were not so serious as to affect the reputation or standing of either of the Georgia women. The postoffice officials declare they simply believed better service to the public would be rendered by others. Inattention to the office and failure to comply promptly with rules of the service are characteristic official reports to the department. and, in several positions, are excellent, good, fair and poor for several years the reports from Tocoa and Conyaca were only fair. When no improvement was shown other pointments were made. There were no dismissals. The pointstresses were simply not readily distressed. The report of Mrs. Melton at Cunliffe, expired in February of last year. That of Mrs Gilmer at Tocoa, in February of this year. Both have been holding over until their pointments were named. In discussing sales, the Mr. Moore sold calls. cock said: "The best evidence of the male mote move has been found in the women in office in Georgia, proven by the records. The turnover and postmistresses in office in the presidential class have recently been found. One incumbent reigned, and many were reappointed only in the cases dropped. At the recent commission of postmasters at Maitland University a matter of comment was en were present. Not now been removed in Georgia will be whose records in satisfactory to the department two dismissals which have much comment in Georgia on complaint of inspection cause the records were qulrements." This is practical evidence of the commitment made by Mr. Hancock to protest against the departmentalization were first brought to attention. FORGOT TO HOLD ELECTIONS Consequently Municipal Affairs were milla, Ga. and Chaotic. The citizens of Camilla, Ga., are last primary for city officers closest to mayor by only a small majority three votes after a most strong campaign. Restling on the laurels of the people forgot all about the tradition confirming the primary role was held. This leaves them with officers for the coming year, making instance unparalleled in the history of municipal affairs. SELL DIRECT TO EUROPE Is Object of Co-operative Business Created in New Orleans The movement of cotton plantations Louisiana, Miss. Illinois, and Texas to sell direct from land to European markets causes the organization at New Orleans. The night of a co-operative business marketing their cotton. The bureau was formed by the executive committee of the Harvard ten which announced that a local press will be leased. Local information that a working force, such as the factors employ, will be hired. The Guaranty Aid and Relief Society SOL. 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The last edition (160 pages) is from beginning to end filled with tables, short cuts, and up-to-date methods of calculating, making it the most complete, useful and comprehensive work of the kind ever published. It will make every one independent, sure and self-reliant in all practical calculations connected with farming and other lines of business. It will prevent mistakes, relieve the mind, save time, labor and loss. It is a pocket edition with pocket for papers and a loose silicate slate from which lead pencil marks are easily erased, and is an invaluable assistant for every farmer or business man. some master. Yesterday welcome, with all honor. Yea, wine with subtle perfumes my music did I play my part fortuneous host who gives his all and best, suddenly I trembled, and my guest new wound and laughed and laid it to my bank. Now am I master here and thou, my host, No guest, he said, "but slave to do my And slavelike have I done his bidding still, Serving him best when that I feared him most. Ah, came never a gentler guest to be so pitiless a master. Pity me! Theodosia Garrison, in Ainslee's. The men in the store watched the young farmer assist his wife into the respectable looking buggy outside, arrange the packages, spread the laprobe generously and carefully over the young woman's knees and then, himself uncovered, drive away. "Clayton's goin' to take good care o' that there wife o' his," commented the storekeeper. "Foolish of him," declared Washington Hancock. "He'll get tired o' washin' up that buggy o' his'n after a while 'n' include the owl waggin' good enough to come to town to trade in," said Sol Baker sagely. "Course he will," agreed Hancock. "He'll have her out to the woodpile spitlin' store wood, like as not. I've known that to happen, too." Baker had the grace to look embarrassed when the storekeeper snuckered. "There's wuss things than splittin' a leette mite o' wood now and then for a woman," he said. "Anyway, Clayt's wife'll take all the care he kin give her an' then need more. If he ain't washin' the dishes for her afore long I miss my guess. She don't like no kind o' work none too well. She didn't as a gal." "Ain't a great hand to cook, they tell me," said the storekeeper. "Most any one o' the other gals could beat her out when it come to firin' up. Soems like Clayt 'ud have an' Lisbeth or Birdie if he was set. This un's unlucky slack mouthed by all accounts. I could ha' told him suthin' an that score if he'd come an' ast me." "Why didn't you tell him, anyway?" asked blarvin Parsons. "It's a pity she's slack mouthed," observed Hancock. "It's them kind o' winnem that gits to talkin' about their neighbors after a white. An' it's a funny thing that it's alius the winnem that does that. You might get in this store when Rufe an' Sol here was shootin' off their mouths year in an' year out an' you'd never hear them say a word again anybody —not if you wus stone deef. But when a man sees a feller in danger o' blightin' his life by takin' up with a gal that's ornery an' no account he ain't doin' no more than what's his dooty to give him the right kind o' warnin'. If a feller's got good sense he'll erpreshlate a word in season o' that sort an' won't git mad about it. Anybody apt to be a mite beerless an' unthinkin' in the matter o' choosin' a gal when he's young. I bet there hain't a married man here but what'll say that so.' The storekeeper nodded involuntarily and Hancock grinned. "'S fur's not takin' a word o' good advice kindly's concerned I reckon on there's the many a man would tell you that if somebody'd come to him in time an' let him know what he had a right to expect from the gal he wus thinkin' o' marryin' he'd never have married the gal he did." resumed Hancock. "There's some what does git warned in time: I rickerckeck right well when a cousin o' mine, Sam Hancock, thought o' hitchin' up with a gal he'd met up with when he was a young buck. He seen the gal an' tuck her burgy ridin' once or twice an' he figgered to himself that she was jest about the finest young woman that ever set a foot on this green airth. He couldn't make out that she'd got a fault or a blemish. She'd allus acted that away whilst he wus around, so how was he to know any difrunt? "There was one thing, though, an that was that Sam had a mighty level hald on him for as young as he wus. He'd slip up on a trade wunst in a while, but he never slipped up twice the same way an he'd made a many trades by the time he was twenty year old. No, Sam wasn't nobuddy's fool. "Well, there was a feller lived neighbor to the gal's folls, name o' Ben Crittenden, an he knew Sam an' he knew the gal. He figgered that Sam was a likely boy an' that it w wasn't right for him to stand back an' keep his mouth set when he c'd do good by openin' it. So he goes to Sam one day and he takes him out behind the barn for a conf'denshal talk. "Sam," he says, "I allow you know that I'm a friend o' yours an' that I hain't a trouble maker or a stristrife. I've got suthin't to say to you, an' if I say it I don't want for you to git mad an' prance around on your ear." "Certainly not," says Sam. "If you've got anything on your mind you say it." "It's about Berthy," says Ben. "I hain't a-goin' to git mad," says Sam. "What about Berthy." "It's thissaway," says Ben. "I wouldn't say nothin' at all if I thought you'd had the chance to know for yourself test what kind of a gal she wut. But you hain't, an i have. I hired out to her paw all through one harvest an' I know what I'm a-talkin' about. That gal's mighty shift less, Sam, jest shift less." "Is that so? says Sam. "I wouldn't tell you if it wusn't so, says Ben. 'An' I wouldn't say nothin' against her neither if you wusn't a friend of mine. She'll shirk off an' leave her mammy to do the work if she kin, an' if she can't she' jest about ha' to do it." "That's too bad," says Sam, lookin' thoughtful. "The meals she cooks 'ud sicken you,' says Ben. 'Harvest time a feller haln' not particlk, but they sickened me. An' when she's around the house she's ain't slicked up the way she is when she goes to a church soshubble, I tell you that." "‘Sho!’ says Ben. "Yes, since, an' her temper hain't none o' the best. I seen her belt her young brother one day an' knock him endways. If you take my advice, Sam, you'll drop off." "Sam studied a moment an' then he got up an' shucked his coat. Ben looked down his nose. 'You hain't mad?' he says. "No, says Sam, a-spittin' on his hands. I hain't mad a mite, but I'm jest. goin' to waller you around a spell to teach you to mind your own affairs an' to quit tattin' on gals. An' with that he lit in an' done it." "Did he marry the girl afterward?" "Did he marry the gal afterward?" inquired Baker. "Co'se he did," replied Hancock. "Why wouldn't he?" "You said he had a heap o' sense," urged the storekeeper. "Not regardin' them matters," said Hancock. "No man has. But there wusn't no more wrong about that gal than there is about any gal, an' I reckon they got erlong about as well as most, her an' Sam—mebbe better."—Chicago News. LORD FERRER'S TRIP TO "TYBURN TREE." Frasent Park Ln) in London Was Tyburn Lane in the Cays of Ferocious Murderer of Servant. Park lane, in London, was Tyburn lane, and it seems as if the gallows—described in an old document as "movable"—at one time stood at its east corner. In that case the stealthy burglar of Mr. Werthelmer's snuff boxes must have trodden very near the ignominious dust of many a pioneer in his own profession. But whether it be Mr. Wertheimer's or Lord Battersea's house that stands on the site of Tyburn Tree, or that carefully groomed house at the beginning of the Beyswater road, upon whose walls hangs the narrow cage from which a lark's song ascends over the dln of the motor bus; the Marble Arch, itself a "movable," marks the region of many a martyrdom and many an execution: It was there the ferocious Lord Ferrers was hung in 1760 for murdering his servant. Horace Walpole's words paint the picture well. "He shamed heroes. *He b*p*s the solemnity of a pompous and tellious procession of about two hours, from the Tower to Tyburn, with as much tranquillity as if he were only going to his own burial, not to his own execution." And when one of the dragons of the procession was thrown from his horse Lord, Ferrers expressed much concern and said, "I hope there will be no death to-day but mine." On went the procession, with a mob about it sufficient to make progress slow and ludicrous. Small wonder that the actinum Thackeray, with Thackeray's help, set up its scaffolds within four high walls. Asking for drink, Lord Ferrers was refused, for, said the sheriff, late regulations enjoined him not to let prisoners drink while passing from the place of imprisonment to that of execution, great indecencies having been committed by the drunkenness of criminals in the hour of execution. "And though," said he, "my lord, I might think myself excusable in overlooking this order out of regard to your lordship's rank, yet there is another reason which, I am sure, will weigh with you; your lordship is sensible of the greatness of the crowd; we must draw up at some tavern; the confluence would be so great that it would delay the expedition which your lordship seems so much to desire." But decency—so often paraded by those who outrage it—ended with the murderer's death. The executioners fought for the rope, and the one who lost it cried—the greatest.tragedy, to his thinking, of the day! Scott's Wise Dog. So veracious a man as Sir Walter Scott had a wise dog, a bull terrier. Said the novelist once: "I taught him to understand a great many words, insomuch that I am positive that the communication betwixt the canine species and ourselves might be greatly enlarged. Camp once bit the baker, who was bringing bread to the family. I beat him and explained the enormity of his offense after which, to last moments of his life, he never heard the least allusion to the story in whatever tone of voice it was mentioned without getting up and retiring to the darkest corner of the room, with great appearance of distress. Then if you said 'the baker was well paid' or 'the baker was not hurt, after all,' Camp came forth from his hiding place, capped and barked and rejoiced." The flesh of alligators, it is said, tastes very similar to veal, and is regarded as a delicacy by many people in India. GOOD ROADS Rescuing Our Roads. Foreigners continue to anathemize American roads after a tour over them, especially if the trip takes them through parts of the Middle West and the South or in the rocky regions of New England. But much as we recognize the justice of this criticism, we look with pardonable pride upon the obverse side of the shield. In the past five years we have redeemed upward of five thousand miles of highways from the wayward habit of going to the bad, rescued some six thousand more from sloughs' and swamps of mud and water, and mapped out plans for improving many other thousands so they will in time become at least passable. We have inaugurated new systems of road building; framed new methods of taxation for highway improvement, and interested nearly every progressive community in the work of developing better highways. The ideal road is still in the stage of experimental evolution. Consult road engineers and experts, and one will inform you that Telford and MacAdam laid down the principles of road construction that cannot be properly departed from, and another will tell you that to attempt to adhere to such principles would ruin half the counties of a dozen States. One set of engineers places drainage as the chief aim in road building, but another will point to the fact that one-third of our roads cross arid or semi-arid regions, where drainage is not a factor of any considerable value. Others have made extensive studies of French and English roads, and are positive that we must duplicate these foreign highways here if we expect to secure ideal results. But happily the consensus of engineering opinion is crystallizing around the very simple proposition that road making is largely a local matter, depending upon the topography, climate, geological formation and requirements of any community. The roads in the United States must be developed according to special standards, and not according to those set in other countries. The sentiment of the country is in favor of good roads, but not for French or English roads or necessarily for Telford or MacAdam roads. It is for good roads, worked out by engineers who can best appreciate the needs, conditions and materials of any particular section. We have many typical illustrations of how certain sections have already solved the road problem according to special needs. In California there are the best types of oiled roads, which answer for the dusty highways of that State better than anything yet attempted. But what road making from the conservative point of view of a Telford or MacAdam principle! The roadbed of dirt and sand is first plowed, harrowed, rolled and graded, until there is a layer of finely pulverized soil ten to twelve inches deep over the surface, but no signs of crushed or broken stone, no material whatever—except a little sand on such as is used for the foundation of the Telford or MacAdam road when this graded road is dried and settled, crude petroleum or asphalt residuums are spread over the surface. The oil is heated from 175 to 300 degrees, and spread over the road at this very high temperature. From one hundred to three hundred barrels of oil are used on each mile of road, eleighteen feet wide, at an estimated cost of $15 to $20 per mile. Coarse sand or gravel is spread over the oil, to increase the absorption and to protect passing vehicles. Sometimes a second coating of oil is put on within a few weeks. This method of road building in California costs about one and a half cents per square foot, while asphalt costs fifteen cents, and powdered granite about five cents. California's road problem is the suppression of dust and the modification of the hot glare on bright sand. The oiled roads become indurated and resilient with oil, so that the dust is permanently laid and the bright sand modified to dark brown. There are nearly 1500 miles of these oiled roads in California, and with the exception of staining white dresses or shoes coming in contact with the oil, they make the best possible highways for hot, sandy, dusty regions, with hardly a single drawback. The surface is not easily cut up with wagon tires, for the oiled surface does not soften like asphalt pavement, and the rubber tires of motor cars are not injured by the oil as first supposed. California has thus made a long stride toward attaining the ideal road for the sandy strip of country reaching from the mountains to the coast. Other States with similar soil and climate have entered upon the work of building oiled roads. Texas has obtained some excellent results in this direction, and wherever oil is cheap the work has assumed considerable progress. Crude oil ranges in price in California from seventy to eighty cents per barrel, but in many other States the cost of oil makes road building of this character a physical impossibility. — Scientifique American. Keep Cheese Moist. A good way to keep cheese moist and to prevent it from moulding. As to wrap it in a cloth wet in vinegar and cover this with a dry cloth. CZAR'S CHARMED: LIFE. CZAR'S CHARMED: LIFE. Miraculous Escapees of Nicholas II From Vilient Death. Emperor Nicholas may be said to bear a charmed life, and there is no monarch in modern times nor prince of the blood, who has had so many hair-breadth' escapes. For it' now turns out that the wreck of his steam yacht Standart was the result not' of accident, but of deliberate design. The channel where the mishap occurred is notoriously dangerous, so much so that the little passenger steamers running from St. Petersburg to the neighboring Finnish ports, and drawing a third as much water as the imperial yacht, are strictly forbidden to use it. This prohibition is known to everybody in Finland and is a matter with which every navigating officer of the Muscovite navy is acquainted. Yet in spite of this the most experienced Finnish pilot took the huge imperial yacht into the channel at full speed, of course ripping up her bottom on several rocks, which, in spite of what has been said to the contrary, figure on every chart, Russian as well as foreign. The boat was going at the rate of fifteen knots when she struck, and the force was so great as to give her a heel of twenty-four degrees. Fortunately the sea was absolutely and phenomenally calm. If the ordinary fresh Finnish weather had prevailed it would have been a matter of the utmost difficulty to have taken off the women, and especially the children, in boats. The commodore in command of the boat was the captain of that solitary cruiser of the ill fated Baltic fleet which managed after the victory of Admiral Togo to escape northward and to convey to Vladivostok the first news of the destruction of the Russian armada in the Sea of Tushman. The arrival of that one battle scarred, storm beaten cruiser in the bay at Vladivostok in view of the crowds assembled on the neighboring heights to witness the advent of the great Muscovite fleet which they had hoped would break the naval power of Japan, turn the tide of the war and transform defeat into victory, but which proved to be such a messenger of evil, has furnished the inspiration of several striking marine paintings. The Czar's escape, so far as they are known to the public, have been, to say the least, dramatic and well-nigh miraculous, and there are many others which from motives of policy have remained shrouded in mystery. One of the most sensational was the wreck of the imperial special train at Borkl; in October, 1888, when the destruction was so complete that it seemed inconceivable that any one could have escaped alive. Twenty-one were killed outright, including several of the servants, who were in the act of serving dishes to the late Czar, seated with his wife and his children at dinner. Grand Duchess Olga's nurse was found with her skull shattered, holding tightly clasped in her arms the child, whose only injury, beyond the terrible shock to her nervous system, was caused by a dinner fork, the prongs of which had penetrated deeply into her arm. Alexander III also sustained some slight injuries, but the present Emperor, then a lad of twenty, suffered no harm at all. I need hardly add that the destruction of the imperial train at Borkl was nothing more nor less than a carefully organized attempt to wipe out of existence at one blow the late Emperor and all his children, for no more deadly spot could have been selected for the purpose than that where the wreck took place. Then was that attempt upon the life of the present Czar in Japan, when a crazed and fanatic Japanese ex-noble struck at him with one of those terrible old two-handed Japanese swords, the blades of which are so keen and so finely tempered that they will slice without effort a silken kerklech throw up into the air, and cut through tissue and bone, inflicting the most frightful wounds. Nicholas, thanks to the intervention of his cousin, Prince George of Greece, who hit the would-be assassin a terrific blow on the head with his heavy walking stick, escaped with a glancing-wound on the head. Had the sword struck true, and had it not been for Prince George's interference, it must have cleft the head of Nicholas to the chin. Then, two years ago, when the Emperor, the Empress and his other relatives were presiding at the ceremony of the blessing of the waters of the Neva, the guns used in firing the salutes across the stream from the opposite bank were found to be loaded with shrapnel instead of blank cartridge, and several members of the imperial entourage standing in the immediate vicinity of the Czar and Czarina were struck, while many of the windows of the Winter Palace, including the two at which the imperial children were standing to witness the ceremony, were shattered. Now we have the wreck of the raych Standart. Truly the escapes of the present Emperor of Russia from violent death may be described as miraculous.—Marquise De Fontonoy, in New York Tribune. Meat Drying Increases The development of the meat drying (jerked beet) industry in Brazil is proceeding rapidly, apparently at the expense of the industry in Argentina and Uruguay. The following figures are given for killings for the first five months of the present season: Argentina, 148,300; Uruguay, 482,000; Brazil, 674,000. A MOORISH PUNISHMENT WHICH MAY YET BE RAISULTS. ```markdown ``` OFFENDER RIDING WITH FACE TURNED TOWARD ASS' TAIL Illustrated London News. The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a building with a steep roof and a chimney. There are no discernible features that can be clearly identified. Peculiar Dustpan. A dustpan constructed along scientific and correct lines has been patented by a North Carolina man and is shown here. It will prove interesting to the housewife at once on account of its peculiar formation, being hardly recognizable as dustpan. It consists of the usual tray, at the end of which is an elongated receptacle 100 which is open at each end, the opening extending beyond the sides of the tray. Where the receptacle connects with the tray is a long opening about three-quarters of an inch deep. Hinged to the tray are wire rods, which support the handle and a core, which fits over the tray. After gathering up the dust on the tray it is allowed to drop through the opening into the receptacle. This is accomplished by dropping the handle and cover and holding the entire device up. It can be carried from one place to another in this position without danger of the dust and dirt falling out Marriage Agents in China. A Shanghai correspondent of a German paper writes: "The custom of arranging matrimonial contracts through agents or matchmakers has been practised in China for ages. This business receives support from all classes, for although the high caste' men in some instances select their first wives themselves, the additional wives are all secured through the agents." "This being so, it was only natural that a recently distributed proclamation, written by an unknown person, urging the women to rebel against the old-fashioned custom, should have created more than a little excitement. The officials ordered the immediate destruction of the handbills on which the revolutionary screed was printed and the arrest of those who took part in their distribution. "The Empress Dowager directed that further efforts in that direction should be punished severely, and we know what that means. She said also that from what she had heard the French marriages were for" the most part happy and that these were usually arranged by the parents.—Chicago Journal. The Plug Puzzle. The following puzzle was brought to our attention by Mr. P. S. Hay, of Montgomery, Ala. We recognize in it a problem which occasionally appears in civil service examinations to test the ingenuity of the applicant. Take a board and cut four holes in it of the relative size and shape indicated in the drawing. Then cut a single plug to such form that it will snugly fit any one of the four holes. The solution of this puzzle will found in the second picture. In the accompanying illustration we illustrate what is proposed in the best form of plug adapted to fit it holes. The plug as shown at A B in the form of a chisel point. It laid on its side, it will fit the source. hole B. The oblong hole C is closed by inserting the sharp, end of the plug into it. The circular end of the plug fits the hole D. And if the plug be turned on its side at right angles to its position at B, it will fit the triangular hole E. —Scientific American. The Savannah Tribune. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY, BY THE TRIBUNE PUBLISHING CO. 118 W. St. Julian Street. Bell Phone 2171. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One Year. $1.25 Six Months. 75 Three Months. 50 Remitances must be made by Express ort Office Money Order, or Register Letter Advertising Notes given on application. SATURDAY, DEC. 28, 1907. THERE will not be many "water wagon" resolutions tor next year. The law has "resolved" for us. The death of John Barleycorn will be witnessed by many next Tuesday. Many persons will hold memorial meetings. Some of the Republican politicians of this district are showing their hands, but in a clumsy manner. They will witness some fun before the ending of the fray. The tax books closed last week, but that does not hinder any colored man who wants to pay his tax in order to register and vote next year from doing so. Get your money together and pay your poll tax. Be a man. MANY of us are getting our new year resolves prepared. May they all be for the best, and may they be made with a mind so steadfast that the light of each sun during the year will shine upon them yet unbroken. NEXT Wednesday will be observed as the day of our emancipation from slavery. Since this memorable event, each year it has been observed in some form by our people. Next Wednesday we should turn out in holiday attire and show to the world that we appreciate the day and that we have made progress along all lines for good. We are glad to welcome Editor W. E. King in the journalistic arena again. For years he edited the Dallas Express, but left that paper about a year ago and has since taken charge of the Texas Express, Dallas. Editor King is a practical newspaper man and will make The Texas Express among the foremost of race journals. THE action of the lawless white man in southwest Georgia in turning down the halls of sever- a secret societies, does not tend to strengthen the feeling of friendship between the races in that section. The officers of the law where these offenses have been committed should do every thing possible to bring the guilty ones to justice and show that they are against such lawless actions. If colored men were guilty of such acts, the entire state would have been up in arms, against them. White men, deal justly with us. That's all we ask. THE admonition given our people in past several issues of THE TRIBUNE, for as proper observance of Christmas, was generally adhered to, for never before we were here a more orderly Christmas, and course we have a class of men and women that is hard to reach, and this class generally makes the criminal record of the race. There were some disorder among them, and one man was hard hearted enough to kill another and a white man killed a colored man. Despits these things our people duly observed the day. This high regard for law and order is approved, and the hope is expressed that next Tuesday night and Wednesday, another record for sobriety and peacefulness will be made. AT twelve o'clock on next Tuesday night, "old booze" will be completely knocked out by the laws of the State of Georgia, and from the borders of Tennessee, North and South Carolina, Florida and Alabama will be le gally-dry. As it was made so by the law, all of our people should so abide and endeavor not to violate the law by making illegal sales. As has been stated in these columns several times, that we are not strictly prohibitionists, but in the prohibition of the sale of intoxicating drinks and the keeping of the lid on the blind tigers, the benefit that will accrue to our people will be tenfold. It will be difficult for the weaker ones, among us to really secure drinks, thereby acquire them to save more money, preserve, better health and their wives and children will be batter cared for and upon a whole, become better citizens. For this reason we hall the coming of the dry season; and express the hope that our ideas may materialize and at the close of 1908, the progress and advancement of our people along all lines for good will indee be remarkable. Freedmen's Day. The joint committee of the Chatham County Emancipation Association is putting forth every effort to make the celebration next Wednesday the most noticeable in recent years by a magnificent street parade and also an excellent program will take place at St. John Baptist Church, Hartridge street, Rev Wm. Gray, Pastor. The emancipation address will be delivered by Dr. S. Palmer Lloyd and be to be one worthy of being heard. The emancipation proclamation will be read by Prof. J. H. Baldwin and Mr. David Moses will deliver an address on "Tilton and the Negro," which should be heard by all race lovers. The officers of the day will be Rev. H. L. Haywood, master of ceremonies; Mr. John H. Law, secretary; Mr. R. Barnes, - chief marshal, Messrs. Thos. Walker, Wm. L. Robinson, R. N. Rutledge and Eddie Collins, as assistants. The association will assemble at West Broad and Gwinnett streets at 9 o'clock a.m and will take the following line of march: West Broad to Henry, to Drayton, to Liberty, to West Broad, to Broughton, to Bull, to Bay, to Drayton, to Oglethorpe, to East Broad, to Hartridge, to the church. The representatives and members of the Chatham County Emancipation Association will attend St. Philip Monumental A. M. E. Church, New street, on Sunday night, when a special address will be delivered by Rev. R. V. Branch. The members are requested to meet at Chatham Hall, at 7:30 o'clock and will march in a body to the church. The association has also requested the ministers of the various churches, to preach, wherever practicable, a special sermon on emancipation. The Enforced Retirement of Judge. Norwood. To THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE: "The mill of the gods grind slow but exceedingly fine" Twelve years ago the electorate of Chatham County endorsed for appointment to the high and responsible position as judge of the city court, the present incumbent, and in whose hands and judicial poise were entrusted the interest of the vicious, the weak, the ignorant and unfortunate ones of the city. How well he has served these interests and retained the confidence then reposed in him is best cited by a recent Grand Jury of "his peers". By the presentments of this said jury we are made to believe that his honor has been weighed in the balance of public opinion and "found wanting." We said that the venerable judge was forced to retire, as we believe that the enlightened, christian sentiment of the community could not stand for such high handed travesty on justice in sending to the chaiangang little Negro "tots" simply because they were Negroes. The judicial crime suffers, when placed upon one so prejudiced to race on account of color. His "honor" will have company in his retirement, a large company of the many crushed spirits of men and women who went down from his Court into the pits and ditches of Cuyler swamp by reason of sentences out of all proportion to crime committed, these will continue to appeal to him in his retirement for an opportunity to prove their innocence. We are mindful of the fact that even his honor will soon have cause to plead for mercy of a righteous judge who is no respecter of persons and, at that tribunal he will face again the weak, the ignorant and the unfortunate ones whom he might have saved had he been less impatient and more magnanimous. "Ill fares the land To hastening ills a prey Where injustice reigns And men decay." A VICTIM. The January Woman's Home Companion. The Woman's Home COMPANION for January begins well with a handsome and showy cover design by James Montgomery Flagg. It is a notable number from the standpoint of illustrations. In addition to Flagg's striking cover design, there is a full-page reproduction of W. Balfour Ker's painting, "Forgotten." it represents a winter farm scene, the house and barn in the distance, and the oldf family horse: standing drearily by the pasture bars, ankle deep in the falling snow — forgotten. Dr. Hale's Monthly Talk is on the subject of "New Year's Wishes." Jack London contributes the first letter of his important series of first-hand impressions for which the Woman's Home 'COMPANION sent him around the world; it is the record of a marvelous adventure among the lepers of Molokal. In the January number begins a series of programs and selections of the music of to day of the great music-loving nations. The January program, which is American, is supplemented by the music and words of two songs by Clayton Johns, hints as to the making of a program; by Madam Nordica, and instructions as to the rendering of each piece on the program by the composers themselves. Among the fiction is an important installment of Mrs. Elizabeth Stuart Phelp's; great novel, "Though Life Us Do Part;" "The Adjusted Honeymoon," by Anne Warner; "A Lesson in Consequence," by Mary Wilhelmina Hastings; "Rose Mary," a Quaker love story by Carrie Hunt Latte, and "The Lamps of Payche," by Zona Gafé, author of the new popular novel, "The Loves of Peleas and Ettarre." An interesting feature of this issue of the COMPANION is a new department entitled "Teens and Twenties," conducted by Lucy Norman. The horticultural authority. Samuel Armstrong Hamilton, contributes a valuable article on "Plants for the Winter Window." Anne Steese Richardson's department for the Girl Who Earns Her Own Living is as valuable as ever, as is Mrs. Sangester's Home Page. A new departure is a study of Three Important Successful Plays by Anne Peacock. The New York Trl-Weekly Tribune. The Tri-weekly Tribune is a pocket edition of the New York Tribune. It is, how ever, issued as a distinct newspaper on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of every week, and contains the essence of all New York news and news of things that can be found in the Daily Tribune for the whole week. It is just the paper for the man who does not want to spend the money and time for paying and reading a metropolitan paper seven days in the week. The Tribune is a 50-year year, but it is invaluable to those who are interested in the prices of flour, grain, wheat, cotton, livestock, butter, cheese, eggs and other farm products, because of of their correctness. In addition to these valuable news features and market reports The Tri-Weekly Tribune gives much prominence to special articles written by experts on subjects of interest to dwellers outside of the cities, including highway and village improvements, forestry, irrigation, cte. Note the following commission offers: The Tri-Weekly Tribune and Metropolitau Magazine 1 yr $1.65 and McClure's Magazine 1.65 and Harper's Bazar one year 1.60 and Good Housekeeping 1.75 and The Woman's Home Compan ion one year 1.65 and Success one year 1.65 and American Magazine one year 1.65 and Pacific Monthly one year 1.65 and Etude, a Monthly Musical Journal, one year 2.00 and Outing one year 3.00 1,000-Page Anniversary Number New York World Almanac The first copies of the twenty-fifth Anniversary number of the New York World Almanac will be on sale Jan. 1. The 1908 book celebrates the twenty-five years of the Almanac's existence by coming out of the same book and bringing the same—35c., postage paid. Suck a live big, up-to-date book of reference at such a price is a Twentieth Century marvel. Special Notice. To the officers and members of the Mt. Zion Methodist Episcopal Church in America: You are hereby notified that a special conference is called for the good of this connection and each and every minister and member of this connection is honorably requested to be present for business of vital importance to be acted upon. Will convene on the 23rd of January 2008, 6:00 p.m. at 8:00 Wheaton Street at 10 o'clock. By order of Rt. Ray. P. W. WILLAMS, ex11.8.09. President of this Connection. Special Notice Savannah, Ga., December 18, 1909. The 'Executive Committee of the Rep- publican' Poll Tax Club request all Negro registered voters to meet with them at 20 State Street, west, on Monday night January 6th, 1908, at 8'clock. Business of vital importance to be considered By order of J. Clayton Williams, Pres. J. T. Burton, Sec'y. H. A. Macbeth, Chairman, Ex. Com. Republican Poll Tax Club of C. C. Ga. Notice to the Public. To the Republicans of Chatham County: I want it to be known to my friends and the public in general that I am a Republican of Chatham County and respec- tively ask your support and influence at the coming election. Petition for Incorporation State of Georgia, County of Chatham To the Superior Court of said County; The petition of William D. Kennedy, Edward M. Green, Paul R. Black, Gegerge N. Ferguson, Alfred W. Wright, Chester A. Simpkins, John H. Law, Henry A. Brown, Thomas G. Young, Thomas N. Green, respectfully shows: 1st that they desire for themselves, their associates and successors, to be incorporated for a period of twenty f20) years with the privilege of renewal at the end of such time, under the name and style of the Young Men Mercantile Saving Loan and investment Company of Young Gentle man/Berknerlans Aid and S. C, of Savannah, Gr. 2d that the principle office and place of doing business of said corporation will be Savannah, Chatham County, State of Georgia, but desire that the corporation shall have the right to do business wherein the State of Georgia and of the united states when ever it may be deemed by the board of directors advisable the home of the said corporation however shall always be in the city of Savannah Georgia. 3rd. that the object of their association is as follows; to buy, sell, lease, rent grant, mortgage, encumber improves and otherwise hold and deal in real and personal property; to lend and borrow money on notes, bills, bonds, pledges, deeds, mortgages, or other obligations, or lines, with or with out real or personal security, to abdicators and truste for individual or corporations, to enter and carry out the building and repairing of all kinds of houses, and generally to do and perform all acts and things incident and similar to those above enumerated, 4th. the amount of capital stock to be employed by your patitioners is five thousand ($500,000) dollars into five thousand (5000,000) shares of (100) dollar each, of which ten(10) per cent is now actually paid in. 5th patitioners ask the right of increased amount of sale capital stock at any time, to any amount receiving twenty five ($25,000,000) thousand dollars and to decrease the capital stock at any time to any amount not less than five thousand ($5000,000) dollars. 6th. no stockholder in said company shall be bound in his individual capacity for the contracts or debts of the company beyond the amount of his unpaid sub scription to its capital stock. 7th. petitioners pray that they be granted the right to make all proper rules, bylaws, and constitution, and alter the same at pleasure, also that they have the power to elect such directors, officers and agents as they see fit. 8th to have and to use a corporate seal, to sue and be sued. 8th. petitioners pray that this petition may be filed and recorded as by law provided, and when the name has been published as prescribed by law, that an order may be passed into appointing petitioners under the name and style and for the purposes above specified. And petitioners will ever pray etc. H. A. MACBETH. Petitioners Attorney Petitioner filed in office this 5th day of December, 1007 THE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY READY FOR BUSINESS. 25 Experienced Agents Wanted at Once. The Savannah Mutual and Fire Association of 20 State street, west of Savannah, Ga., announces its readiness to begin business. The company will, write insurance on the homes, household goods, churches, lodges, business houses and other property of our people. This limited protection which has hitherto been denied them. Twenty-five or more agents will be placed to work at once in various parts of the State, and a thorough canvass made for safe legitimate business. A few persons 25 or more who have had some experience as agents and possess other required qualifications secure positions with salaries to fifty dollars per month, according to fitness for service. For further particulars address D. C. Suggs, Pres, or L. B. Reed, Sect. 20 State street west, Savannah, Ga. Colored Congressmen 1 the United States. Since the abolition of slavery in the United States in 1863, many colored men have held official position. Two were United States Senators and twenty Representatives. A fine engraving of these Congressmen has just been issued giving accurate portraits of each; also the Congress in which they served and the years of service. In the picture the two Senators, Messrs. Revels and Bruce, occupy the center of the group, surrounded by the other twenty Representatives. In the background, the Stars and Stripes in color. This beautiful engraving, with a booklet containing biographies of these eminent men, is sold for one ($1.00) dollar. This engraving is a graphic police ca history of the Negro in America. No home, library, office or school room will be complete without it. Send for one to day. THE COLOURED MERICAN NOVELTY CO. P. O. drawer #318, Washington, D. C. AGENT'S WANTED. N. B. We also have in stock large engravings of Frederick Douglas, Paul Dunbay, Toussiant L'Ouverture, Booker T. Washington, W. T. Vernier, Register of the Treasury, Phillis Wheatley and "Everything about Colored People" in books, pictures, inventions and souvenirs. Dr. Isaiah D. Williams PHYSICIAN and SURGEON A recent graduate of Mekaryk Medical College, has a neatly furnished office with all modern appliances at 5241 West Broad Street, over Metropolitan Bank. Office Hours—8 to 10 a.m., 12 to 2 p.m. 3 to 4 p.m., 6 to 8 p.m. and all night. Ball Phone 3204 HATS DRESS HATS for Men and Women direct from New York at the local Winter line of UNDERWEAR for children. We can suit you in Hosiery, Cuffs and SUESINE SILKS, all colors. Canton, Ginghams and Outings. OUR shoes have always given satisfaction, and them a trial. We are looking for your business. We offer the right prices. Men's Rubbers 60c, Women's Rubbers 50c, Children Rubbers 50c. MEN CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER. ICE CREAM furnished in any quantity all the Winter. You know our Ice Cream is the best. 462 West Broad Street. SCOTT BROTHERS. Real Estate and Renting Agent All Orders promptly attended, Day or Night. Firstclass Embalming and all work of that kind guaranteed. Our stock of Coffin, Caskets and 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 employment Mr. H. S. Dunbar, who would like to see his friends at any time. MANAGERS; H S. DUNBAR - - W. R. FIELDS. Bell Phone 676. 335-333 JEFFERSON STREET. Union Savings & Loan Co., Full information given at 20 STATE STREET, West. SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY. Reduced Rates Christmas. Excusion tickets will be sold December 20th, 21st, 22d 23d, 24th, 25th, 30th, and 31st, and January 1st, and will be sent for return until January 6th, 1908. For further information, rates, etc. call on or write yournea rest Seaboard Air Line Agent. S. ANTA CLAUS EXPOSITION. To Santa Claus Exposition will take place from December 18th to the 31st. He will reach my store on the above date and will remain for 12 days. He will bring articles for father, mother, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, cousin and friends. What will he bring? He will bring the following articles: Watches, rings, cut glasses, hat pins, studs, cuff buttons, collar buttons, brooches, ear rings, ear srews, neck chains, watch charms, shirt waist sets, pool set knives, magic charms, scarf retainers, lockets, eyeglasses, watch chains, louse sets, bracelets, fob chains, awasitka and articles of every description; beauty pins, emblem for every secret order in existence; key chains, key chains, magic hair witch, hair curlers hair waving machine, hair puller armed in other words I have gifts that will please him or her. A gift of a watch goes straight to the heart. It is a lasting gift and it unites beauty with a usefulness beyond any other form of wearable things. The best stock of watches is at BROWN'S, 807 West Broad street. Would you make a supreme Xmas gift t—a ring in any form, pin or what not in the thing and the best assor tmeits in size and price are at BROWN'S, 807 West Broad street. If in doubt it to the "acceptable and perfect" gifts, see our beautiful things at Brown 807 West Broad St., and you doubt will be solved. Gifts like jewelry come and see. Give her a lock and see her eyes sparkle, from 75 cents upwards at BROWN'S, 807 West Broad street. Wouldn't a clock fill the bill? You could give anything that would bring the donor so often to mind, as it is constantly required to. There is a place for it in the dining room, parlor or bed room. See W. H. BROWN, Watchmaker and Jeweler, 807 West Broad Street, Savannah, Ga. The Royall Undertaking Co., Only First Class Service Rendered With —Respectful Attention.— OUR STOCK OF CASKETS, COFFINS, ROBES, Etc. is Complete Bel Ph one 887 319 Oglethorne Ave., West Bell Phone 3188 John Undertaking FUNERAL DIRECTOR All Orders promptly attendee Embalming and all work o stock of Coffin, Casket the city. We also haw where we furnish the b Funeral Cars. We also H. S. Dunbar, who would like MAN H S. DUNBAR Bell Phone 676. Union Savin CAPIT THIS BANK Full informa tion given at 20 STA Stands for Negro Manhood Negro Homes and Negro Business. The Hope of the Race. a happy and prosperear to all of our readers W. O. Small, of Jackson- spent Christmas in the city long his friends. Miss Mamie Holmes left last week for Palm Beach, Fla., where she will remain until next April. Mrs. Addie McNichols left on Tuesday for Beaufort, to spend the holidays as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Sanders. Mrs. S. A. Roundfield and Mrs. C. E. Nelson left on Monday night for Macon where they spent the week very pleasantly with friends. Miss A. B. Miller is spending the week in Atlanta visiting friends and attending the inauguration of Rev. Edward T. Ware to the presi- dency of the Atlanta University. Mrs. Mittie L. Brooks of Albany Ga., is in the city spending the holidays with her brother, Mr. H. B. Brooks. the well known antique dealer, on Drayton street. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Vickers left on Tuesday to visit relatives in Waycross. Thomasville and Moultrie Ga., during the holidays. They will also visit Montgomery, Ala., before returning home. Mr. W. R. Smith of Ways Station, left last Friday for Vineland, N. C. to spend Christmas with relatives. He will spend New Years day in Raleigh with his oldest brother. Mr. John H. Deveaux, Jr. arrived in the city on Monday to spend a few days with his parents. He is a fine specimen of young manhood and was given a royal welcome home by his friends. Mr. Deveaux is holding a responsible position in the executive depart ment of Hampton Institute where he is popular among both faculty and students. The Union Brotherhood Ladies Branch will attend services at the F. B. B. Church on Sunday night Jan. 5th, when an annual seton will be delivered by Rev. D. Mills. the following officers will be installed on the following Friday night at Morse's hall: B. H. Maxwell, Pres; Mrs. James O'Neal, Vice-president; Mrs. Lozzie Johnson, F. Secretary; Mrs. G. A. Bowles, R. Secretary; Mrs. F. Bacon, Treasurer; G. Bacon, Chaplain; Mrs. N. Rivers, Clerk of Order; Mrs. R. Thompson, Chair of Finance; Mrs. Margaret Weber, Chairman of Ex. Committee; Mrs. Mary Johnson, Chair of Health. There was a reunion of the Armstrong family during the week, there being present Messrs. Robert L., Ralph, R. L., Jr., W. J., and Miss Essie Armstrong of Camden County and Capt. Matthew Armstrong of Philadelphia. The latter was formerly a steamboat captain and is well known in this locality. He has been residing North for the past fourteen years and will spend two weeks in the city. Capt. W. D. Armstrong is the brother of the other Armstrongs and Mr. W. K. Callen are doing the honors in making their stay in the city a pleasant one. The annual election of Savannah Lodge No. 2892, G. U. O. of O. F., was held on the 20th inst., and the following officers were elected: P. G. M. E. W. Froman, chaplain; P. N. F., W. H. Stewart, Treasurer; P. G. M., R. B. Heggs, P. S; P. G. M., A. J. Williams, Advocate; P. G. M., Benj. Denislow, Marshal; Chas. N. Williams, E. S.; W. F. Jones, V. G.; P. G. M., W. E. Searles, N. G.; J. McKnight, P. N. G.; P. G. M.; J. Henry Paige, N. F.; J. H. Fields, P. N. F. After the election the officers and members adjourned to the ante-room where light refreshments had been prepared and therespent an enjoyable time until a late hour Speeches and singing were the order which were enjoyed. P. G. M., J. J. Henry Paige, master of ceremonies. Another Celebration. Another Celebration. Next Wednesday night at 8 o'clock at Beth-Eden Baptist Church, the Men's Sunday Club will present an Emancipation program. The oration will be delivered by Rev. D. W. Cannon. To this will be added music, instrumental and vocal and recitations. The program will be a unique one, and will prove interest ing to all who attend. Two Colored Men Killed. Christmas was blacken by the uncailed for killing of two colored men. The first one occurred Christmas eve night on Henry street near Montgomery. The murdered man, Joseph Bryan, was accused by E. O. Mixon, a white helper at Raskins' sa loon on West Broad and Henry streets of using profane language before females. Be it as it may, the man left the store and was wending his way home, which was about a block off. He was followed by the white man and when near home cowardly shot down, from the effect of which he died afterwards. The white man was arrested. Christmas night William Burges went to the home of a man named Mays, in Yamaçraw, claiming that the latter had insulted a woman who accompanied him there. It is claimed that Mays apologized, but this did not satisfy Burgess, who upon a slight provocation shot Mays who died on his way to the infirmary. Burgess escaped. Both of these men accused of killing, should be duly tried, no end due sentiment allowed to interfere and be given the full penalty of the law. A proper example must be made of that class of men who place such little premium on the value of a man's life. Sad Ending of a Bright Young Life. The sad ending of Miss Georgia Seabrooks caused consternation to prevail, especially among those who knew her best. Happening as it did just on the eye of the holidays caused a gloom that even the celebration of the-Advent hardly dispelled. Miss Seabrooks was numbered among the exceptional ones of our young women, and as several of her admirers said, she was their "ideal young woman." She was admired because she was amitable, intellectually bright, with a desire for advancement and especially for her efforts for success in the face of disadvantages. Miss Seabrooks was a teacher in the public schools of the city, beginning as a county teacher. Last summer she was offered a scholarship at Scotia Seminary, North Carolina. This she accepted and entered the seminary at the beginning of the fall term after securing permission from the board of education for so doing. Last week she was compelled to leave Scotia and arrived in the city on Friday night. On her arrival she was found seriously ill. She was taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. E W. Sherman of Waldburg street, east where, medical skill and efficient nursing were combined to relieve her, notwithstanding which breathed her last in the early hours of Saturday. The remains were removed to the residence of Mrs. Brown on Roberts street and the funeral teak place Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. L. Cash. F. A. B. Church. Rev. L. B. Brooks of Boston, Mass., preached very acceptably at the First African Baptist Church, Franklin Square on last Sunday. The sick list has decreased since last week. Sister Henrietta Hamilton is still critically ill at 432 Montgomery St. Deacon Henry Minis is busily engaged soliciting donations for the dinner which will be spread for the "Poor Saints" of the church on to morrow. Rev D. Samuel Orner will preach a special sermon to the "Poor Saints" at the 11 o'clock services. Every member of the church and friends are asked to make a free will offering for the poor on to-morrow. After the watch meeting services the "Pew Club" will serve a New Year Breakfast in the basement of the church from 1 o'clock a. m. to 6 o'clock. Admission including breakfast 15c. Thursday will be our first covenant meeting in 1908. Sunday, communion. Members whose communion cards are in arrears, will kindly pay up and return their cards in order to be supplied with 1908 cards, as a strict and accurate record of this year's account will be placed on record. Second Bapslst Church. The regular and special meetings for the week have been well attended. The members are all agreed in the opinion that pastor May preached the sermon of his administration Sunday morning on the subject, "The true evidence of true religion." Deacon W. R. Fields when beginning to raise the collection said, we can see old Zion coming together again as not before in many days. I have noted this special progress for 30 days. Thank God for such sermons as this, and the others we hear regularly. Deacon Maynor. Mack, Rannair and Maxwell, expressed themselves along the same line. The committee for the Xmas dinner with Sister Laura Fields chairman met and arranged for the big dinner that was served Thursday to the poor people and orphan children. Rev. J. H. Rogers preached an acceptable sermon Sunday night, subject "Peace." An awakening meeting was held Xmas morning at 5:30 o'clock. Among the siak and recovering are Sister Lizzie Milledge, Huntingdon street, east; Miss Mittie Milledge, Gaston street east, old Sister Egleton, No. 2 Joe street Lane, old Brother Stephens, East Boundary street, Sister Anna McDonald, Bolton street court, old Sister Mann, South Habersham street, Sister Laura Leslie, 1210 East Broad street, and others. The pastor was called upon to attend a funeral, but he being absent the funeral was attended by Rev. D. W. Cannon, B. D., of Beth Eden Baptist Church. Several couples have been united in marriage by the pastor this week. All members and friends requested to attend "watchmeeting" next Tuesday night beginning at 10 p.m., and lasting till 12:15 a.m. Bell call of members first Sunday at 8:30 p.m. Pastors subject to morrow morning. "The Triumph of Love." Ray.Brooks of Boston, Mass., will preach at night. Sunday School at 3:30. Everybody invited to these services. In Memoriam. G. H. BALPH. Local Union No. 318 Carpenters and Johners of America. Whereas, The Master Builder of the universe has, in His allwise providence removed from our midst our esteemed president, G. H. HALPH, be it Resolved, That we deeply mourn his loss and that a page in our minute book be dedicated to his memory. Resolved further. That our charter be draped for 30 days, and a copy of these resolutions be published in THE TRIBUNE and a copy be forwarded to the bereaved family. Respectfully submitted, A. W. WHITE, C. C. BROWN, J. S. ADKINS, Chairman. AMUSEMENT COLUMN. Coming Events in The Social World. A grand Leap year entertainment will be given at Masonic Temple, by White Rose Court, No, 72 I. O. O. C. Monday night, January 13th. Tickets 15 cents. A Patrolic entertainment will be given at Harris street Hall under the auspices of the Chatham County Emancipation Association, Wednesday night, December 18th, for the purpose of raising means for the Emancipation celebration January 1st. Tickets 15 cents. A New Year breakfast will be given for the benefit of the F. A. B. Church, by the Pew Club in the lecture room of the church, New Year's Morning. Tickets 15 cents. A grand new year hop will be given by the Colonial Aid and Social Club at Masonic Temple, Monday night January 6th. Tickets 15 cents. The Magnolia Pleasure Club will give their first dance at Masonic Temple, Monday night Dec. 30th. Tickets 15 and 25 cents. Foot Ball games G. B. L. C. vs. Men's Sunday Club, at Bolton street Park Monday December 30th, at 3:45 p. m. Tickets 25 cents. Grand stand free. The Catholic Mutual Aid Society of St. Benedict's Church will celebrate its Seventh anniversary with a Festival on Wednesday Jan. 8th, 1908, at Harris St. Hall. The Apollo Orchestra will furnish music for dancing. Choice refreshments will be sold, admission 25 cents. The committee reserves the right to reject the holder of any tickets. A grand New Year Hop will be given by the Imperial Aid and Social Club at Harris street Hall, Wednesday night Jan. 1st. Tickets 35 and 50 cents. The Twilight Beapers Aid and Social Club will have a New Year celebration at Masonic Temple Wednesday night Jan. 1st. Tickets 35 and 50 cents. The Delmonico Aid and Social Club will give a swell New Year Hop at Harris street hall, Monday night Jan. 6th. Tickets 35 and 50 cents. A grand entertainment will be given at Our Hall by the Laborers League No. 261, Wednesday night Jan. 1st. Tickets Tickets 25 cents. The Elks will give a five nights bazaar at Harris Street Hall, commencing Monday day night January 13th. Tickets 10 and 25 cents. A public installation will be given by Sawaynah Division U. O. T. R. at Harris Street Hall, Wednesday night January 29th. Tickets 15 and 25 cents. The Brunswick Boalel Club will give a grand ball at Margaret Street Hall on New Year's night. Tickets 15 and 25 cents. The first anniversary of Local Union Mistletoe Lodge No. 380, I. L. U., will take place at Masonic Temple Wednesday night January 8th. Tickets 15 and 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 Plovet, and Gold Crowns mounted on the natural roots. Gold Fillings, Cement Fillings, and Silver or Amalgam Fillings, from nine to a full set of teeth $7.00 and $3.00. Broken Places mended* and teeth added to old ones for a small cost. BellPhone 1244 Gold Crown Guaranteed Gold Crowns Guaranteed 23% K Gold Don't Buy a New One. Do Your Stove give Satisfaction? Does it bake in the bottom as on top? Does it draw the draught up the flue so as to not to fill your eyes-with smoke when cooking? If it don't, some part of it is out of order and we can remedy it if you would call to see us. We are experienced workers in the Repairing of Cook Stoves and Repairing of Cook Stoves and Furniture of every description. Oil Finishing, Upholstering, Re-caning Chairs, Mattress Renovating. Packing and Shipping is our Special work. Call and see us at Jackson-Slocum Repair Shop, 636 EAST BROAD STREET. Dr. J. W. Jamerson, DENTIST. Go to him and have yourwork done Crowns, gold and white, looking like the natural teeth. Filling gold, silver and cement. Plates, full or partial. Bridge neatly done. Extractingdone with ease. All work done neatly in a neat first class place. Provided, with all modern appliances. 623 WEST BROAD STREET. Bet. Huntingdon and Hall. Grand New Year Hop At Masonic Temple, COLONIAL AID AND SOCIAL CLUB, Monday Night, January 6, 1908 Fine music, plenty refreshments. Come, you, are invited. Admission 15 Cents WOULD FALL SHORT OF ITS PURPOSE And whether you re buying for Man, Woman or Child the selection, if made here, will bring happ ness to the recipient and will reflect credit upon the giver Big Assortment Moderate Prices. OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL XMAS. A New Pharmacy The People's Pharmacy 809 West Broad St. Prescriptions carefully compounded. Drugs Toilet Articles and Sundries. Candles, Soda Water and Ice Cream. J. F. Ford, Prop. F. F. Jones, DEALER IN Beef - Veal - Mutton Lamb-Pork rams Bacon and CORNED BEEF All Kinds of GAME in Season. Goods promptly delivered to any part of the city free of charge. STALL 31. CITY MARKET. DO YOU LIKE We combine the three essentials] in garment making in Clothes namely, QUALITY, STYLE and FIT. Not every man knows how to make fine clothes; but the man who knows, and knows he knows, is the right man—follow him. WE DO LADIES TAILORING TOO. Call or drop us a card, we do the rest.] Bryant Brothers TAILORS CORRECT OUTFITTERS, 9 Farm Street, Savannah, Ga. P. B. RAY, Tailoring, DR.Y & STEAM CLEANING Ladies Work a Specialty JEFFERSON & BERRIEN STS. SAVANNAH, GA. New York Millinery TAUGHT BY MISS ETHEL B. PHAIN, OF NEW YORK, At 525 East Huntingdon St. Old hats made new, Also hats made to order. Materials furnished at Metropolitan Mercantile & Realty Company. Capital Stock. $1,000,000. HAS ON THE MARKET A BLOCK OF $100,000 WORTH OF STOCK AT $25.00 PER SHARE. There was sold in the city of New York a few days. $25,000 worth of Stock in one day. It is the best investment offered the public and will not be on the market long. Partly 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. P. Sheridan Ball, President. L. C. Collins, Secretary. J. H. Atkins, Treas. W: D. Armatfong, Gen'l Rep. J. J. Bolen, Fiscal Agent. F. M. Cohen, General Manager. 526 West Broad Street, Savannah, Ga. Bell'Phone 1111. (Incorporated—Charter Perpetual) The leading insurance company in the south. Giving employment to 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. 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The UNION BENEFIT ASSOCI is the first home insurance company of Founded, built, owned and control Every policy is backed up by a de When you take out a policy with the you have made a safe investment. She is striving now to place her po Shrewd and energetic Call and see us at 20 STATE ST GEO. W. JACOBS Noble's SHOE EXCHANGE Guaranteed. Best material used. Prices Reasonable. SECOND-HAND SHOES SOLD, BOUGHT OR EXCHANGED. Work called for and deliveried. 9 Jefferson St. Bell phone 8470 Down with the money lenders and installment houses They are sucking the financial blood out of our people MILLER'S RESORT Waters Road When on the road, or when you to have a fine oyster roast or freshments, stop at Sam Miller, Waters Road, Partes, or served on short notions. Humor reasonable. A royal welcome to SAM MILLER, Proud The Farm Making Hay. Many farmers try to get their hay too dry before drawing to the barn, thereby losing much, especially if it is a wet season. The two important factors in the rapid handling of hay are a good hay tedder and a tight, well-matched barn in which to put the hay. In the morning ted at 10 o'clock, and at 4 p. m., if the day has been good, rake and draw, or, better, if the weather is not too catching, bunch and let stand over night; opening the bunches an hour or two before drawing. By this method, if there has been no rain on the hay, and it has been put in a tight barn, it will keep perfectly. This does not apply to immature grass or to alfalfa, which will need much more drying.—Rural New Yorker. The Farmer's Poultry. It is doubtful if there is another living creature on the average farm that is so frequently or so badly neglected as the hen. For instance, the horse and cattle are stalled and bedded, the saffish hog will have comfortable quarters, good, feed and management or set up a squeal about it, while the sheep also have their fold. But the helpless chicken is left to find what rail or tree or wagon tongue she can, and make this her "home, sweet home." Of course the returns come from each branch in proportion to the amount invested, and so under the conditions outlined above it is inevitable that the poultry pay the least returns. And the farmer says "hens don't payhowow," provides larger and better quarters for his other live stock another year and neglects the hens a "little bit, worse than ever."—The Epitomist. Tether For Horse. The form of tether illustrated here does away with the danger of entanglement. Take a piece of timber, a three and a half feet long; fasten it at a and one at c six inches lower end. Take n pole c long enough to extend the palm's heels three or four inches to each Tether For Horse. The irregular line represents a cord or wire of any desired length. Fasten the rod a, b, to the halter at a, with a leather strap, also c, d to a, b in the same way at c; tie one end of the cord in the ring at d, and the other in the end of the iron splice. The ring at c, six inches from the lower end, prevents taking up the cord and thus entangling the animal. The end b will slide over it as the animal grazes. Getting Fowls Through the Molt. Getting Fowls Through the Molt. The annual molting of fowls is an institution of nature, and is not the hardship and "severe strain" on the bird that some writers would have us believe. Of course if might become such if the birds are neglected or foxed, treated while molting, but that could not be classed as an effect of the molt. Poor management or no management at all has a bad effect upon fowls at any time of the year, whether they are molting or not. Shade, fresh water, good feed and clean quarters are very necessary at this time of year, more because the weather is hot, than because the fowls are beginning to molt. Feed those fowls that are the least heating because it is not desirable to have the birds fat at this time. Shade is necessary to the comfort of the fowls and also the hot scorching rays of the summer's sun have ruined the plumage of many a pure-bred bird. Plenty of green food, is very desirable and if enough of this is available comparatively little grain need be fed. A little linseed meal given twice a week will be found very beneficial at this time. An occasional feed of sunflower seeds will be an excellent thing to help. Loosen up the feathers to come in smooth and oily. Provide numerous dust baths so that the fowls will not have to suffer from vermilion. Epitomist. Simple Arithmetic. Perhaps the head of the statement made in the Department of Agriculture that the value of the eggs laid by the eggs of the United States in 1949 would be enough to pay off the national debt, we may be, the president, that he does just any way. this pretty little Baltimore girl was convinced that she had everything all fixed. She has been engaged to a very nice young fellow for some time, but to most people the amount of his present salary would appear an insurmountable obstacle to matrimony. This was the view of her father, but when expressed she met it with a happy smile. "Oh, I have thought that all of she declared. "You have, eh?" papa asked, knowing something of his daughter's business abilities. "Yes. And it was so, easy," she bubbled. "I was passing the market the other day, and I saw a dear little polka-dotted hen for only sixty cents, and I bought her. I read in a poultry paper that a hen will raise twenty chicks in a season. Well, next year we'll have twenty-two hens, and so, of course, there'll be 420 chicks the next year, and 8400 the next, and 168,000 the next, and 3,360,000 the next. And just see what that amounts to—why, selling them at fifty cents each would give us $1,500,000 in five years, and that won't be so long to wait for that much."—Harper's Weekly. Dairy Quality. It would be hard to put the truth about cows in stronger words than that named as "dairy quality" by Hoard's Deiryman in the following: "Two cows stand side by side in the stable. To both cows the same ration is fed, yet one will extract from that food as much again butterfat as the other. The butter product of the food is 100 per cent, greater with one cow than the other. This fact is seen in too great frequency in all heards of cows. What is that inner quality whereby one cow can produce so much more than the other from the same food? It is hard to find the right name for it but it may be called "dairy quality." Now, certain breeds of cattle are distinguished for this quality. They have the power to accomplish this work in greater proportion and perfection by reason of having been bred of ancestors of like quality. One would think that there would not be a dairy farmer in the land who would not be keenly alive to the necessity and economy of using such cattle for dairy purposes. As soon would we think he would cut hay with a reaper and call it the best way. But the so-called general purpose notion has destroyed in not a few men the power to look into this question in an economical way. They seem to be unable to take the same advantage in their choice of cow machinery that they do in choosing their mechanical machinery. They cannot be fooled into taking a plow for a cultivator, yet thousands of farmers will spend their lives in trying to make cows of beef breeding do dairy work. If they were close students of "cause and effect" they would not be beguiled this way. Why should not the farmer be a close student of cause and effect? Grass Kills Fruit Trees. Extended experiments recently conducted in this country have shown clearly that fruit trees suffer very materially, and are often killed outright, when grass is allowed to grow under the tree, and close up to the trunk. Various probable reasons for this effect, such as the removal of plant food and of water by the grass, also the supposed liberation of carbonic acid, which might prove injurious to the roots of the trees, were respectively demonstrated to be outside the primary cause of injury, and finally, after seven years' work, it was concluded that the injurious effect could only be due to some poisonous substance formed in the soil by the roots of the grass. On the other hand, it is a well-known fact that in many instances considerable difficulty is experienced in obtaining a growth of grass under trees. Mr. C. A. Jensen has given an account of certain experiments bearing on this point in Science. There is distinct evidence that plants produce toxic conditions in the substance in which they grow, and as a rule the excretions given off by the roots of a certain plant are more toxic to the same or a nearly related plant than to plants not so closely related. The effect of tree seedlings on the growth of wheat, was tested, and after eliminating as a cause of injury such factors as removal of plant food or water by the tree-roots, it seemed that the roots of the latter had some direct effect on the growth of the wheat, which suffered in all the experiments. The seedlings were placed in plant pots, hence the roots of the tree and those of the wheat plants were in close contact. Trees of various kinds were used in the experiments, and the retarding influence, although noted in every instance, differed in degree; cherry was least active in checking growth, pine most so. The conclusion arrived at was that the effect of trees on wheat appears to be due to the excretion by the trees of substances toxic to wheat. What's an Eel? Summoned on Monday for taking fish from the Thames during illegal hours, Stephen Thomas Bidmead sold he was eeling, and that an eel was not a fish, but a 'fresh-water serpent'. After a long consultation the bench held that an eel was a fish and ordered Bidmead to pay costs to Lara's Woody. Not a thousand miles from this city live two-charming and attractive women, whose story is full of interest. Both are blessed with every social quality, are most engaging in presence and are possessed of that suavity of manner that bespeaks their gentle blood and worldly polish. They met with loss of fortune when barely entered into the third decade of their years. Seriously put to the task of deciding how best to use the slender remnant of money in their possession, they began a thorough examination of the business ways and means open to women, and sought to learn the varied experiences of those who had prospered as well as those who had failed. At last they came to the conclusion that with their personal views, inclinations and native predisposition to retaining the protection of a home, as well as love of the country, they decided to purchase a small farm and to work it. Then came the search for the farm, and looking up the details of the sort of farm they would have to learn all about. This took some months of hard study and much gleaning of information, together with cautious financial calculations. It goes without saying that family and friends did their very best to oppose the undertaking. They enthusiastically pointed out the wreck their young friends would make of themselves physisically and financially, and held up their social ostracism as the final terror. To all these tirades the young women gave a patient ear, philosophically sure that all women who step out of the routine of feminine callings have to encounter that sort of opposition. Finally there came a day when a suitable twenty-acre property was found and purchased: It was located in an extremely desirable part of the country, within a few miles of a well-known town, with every advantage to be known, having friends who summered in that vicinity living in homes of their own. The house on the property was well built on the Southern colonial style, and by no means in bad order. Stables and outhouses, in like manner, were in fairly good repair, so that the outlay for repainting and refitting the whole was far below their anticipations. Their scheme of farming consisted in raising food for a few cows and two horses, and the making and keeping of a large vegetable garden, to supply a summer clientele. The raising of chickens and squabs was, however, to be their chief work, and the most remunerative, while the selling of milk, butter and eggs was to be carried on the year round. In the late autumn, all outside work being completed, the house was furnished with the beautiful furniture of three generations of the choice belongings of departed ancestors. This lent a graceful dignity and air of cultivated ease quite beyond the simple but homolike dwelling. A trusty Swiss and an intelligent Norwegian houseworker were engaged to do their share of putting system and order into practice along their personal lines. For the time being the Swiss was farmer, dairyman, groom and coachman on occasion. The modern Resurrected Dredges. Some of the so-called worthless junk left by the French excavators at Panama has been brought back to life and is now giving excellent service. One of the old dredges, which had been lying in the Rilo Grande River for more than twenty years, has been rebuilt at a moderate cost, and is now capable of excavating 120-000 cubic yards of material a month, or as much as can be removed by four of the most modern ninety-five-ton five-yard steam shovels. The various parts which have been used in rebuilding were all of French construction, and were found in the jungle or among other abandoned material scattered along the line of the canal. Thus the three boilers, which were found in the jungle near San Pablo, were in excellent condition, being quite free from corrosion. In good shape also were the two gilinders. The engine, which was in place in the hull, was in excellent condition, and could not be surpassed by modern machinery. Moreover, the copper piping on all the machinery is of very heavy design, and shows more careful workmanship than is found in modern machinery. The excellent state of preservation is due, in the first place, to the high quality of the material, and, secondly, to the fact that it was all abundantly covered with white lead and grease when the work was shut down. —Chicago News. What is a Man? "All the constituents of a 150-pound man are contained in 1200 eggs," said the chemist. "There is enough gas in a man," he went on, "to fill a gasometer of 3649 cubic feet. There is enough iron to make four nails. There is enough fat to make seventy-five candles and a large cake of soap. There is enough phosphorus to make 8064 boxes of matches. "There is enough hydrogen in him to fill a balloon and carry him up to the clouds. The remaining constituents of a man would yield, if utilized, six crucibles of salt, a bowl of sugar and ten gallons of water."—Health Culture appliance of telephone served not only to reduce much labor but removed all sense of desolation and helplessness from the lives of these Indies. A name had to be given to the farm, and out of-the dozen silips drawn from a small basket on the evening of their house-warming, when a few of the nearest kin were asked out from town. "The Ladies" came out victorious, having been the choice in reality of the farm owners from the very beginning. The kinsfolk of necessity had to acknowledge the miracle wrought by these wonderfully earnest and clever women, and as they passed from drawing room to dining room, library and small conservatory to the upper chamber story, fresh and sweet in white muslin and chintz, but fitted with all needful modern comforts, they gave in with frank confession that a modern farmhouse such as this was a supreme revelation. What the situation demanded of the ladies to do they cheerfully did and said nothing about it. They met discomforts as the price they had to pay for blessings that were not to be bad unless at that cost, pledging themselves never to grumble or find fault with adverse circumstances that were unavoidable. The consequence was they were habitually brimming over with good spirits, always quick and alert, winning admiration and respect from their equals, as well as inferiors. When the summer farm work began in earnest these ladies were up at 4 o'clock in the morning, each wearing a sporting suit, coat and short skirt, and high boots. For three hours they worked in the fields and gardens. Then home for bath and putting on of a fresh suit. At once began the putting in order of the entire house before breakfast. Very often a drive to the postoffice followed, and the settling of outside affairs, while maid and man were left with their share of work to be executed. Every hour of the forenoon was well and satisfactorily employed in their farm business, and so on for the most of the day. In the late afternoon during visiting hours the hospitable plaza tea table was drawn out to welcome pleasant and friendly visits from neighbors, enlivening by their chatter their hard-worked hostesses. This was their daily recreation, and the wise method they adopted to free their lives from a sense of drudgery by keeping in touch with the outside world and being for the time of the world worldly. An early repast and an early retirement was their daily rule at this season, regardless of all the friendly invitations showered upon them. Business held them under a willing bondage during the working months that claimed them every year. In the mid-winter holidays they ran off for a dip into the old town life of dinners, the opera and many other attractions, never once regretting the step they had taken, but proud of the success and independence they had achieved. Very hopeful are they of what they may make in the future to enable them to live with quiet dignity and comfort in their old age.—New York Evening Sun. Mules With "Empire Waists." Three hundred mules with Empire waists and chest measurements of sixty-one inches are preparing for a tour of India. A British officer, with an eye to beauty in the mule line, is here picking them up. The party will sail in December, and this will be a chance for those rovers who turn up when the British want muleteers to get a ride in a transport to Calcutta. This is as far as the mules will be taken by the muleteers, but they themselves are to go up the Himalaya Mountains. India, being a fearfully hot place, is shunned by the aristocratic officers of the contingent of the army there. The poor subaltern spends his leave of absence on the coast, where it is cheap; the real swell goes to the Himalayas. There is where the Missouri mules are going. Their baggage will consist of machine guns and ammunition. They will travel in parties, one carrying a small cannon, another a pair of wheels for it, another the carriage and the balance will carry ammunition. The "Empire waist" means a short coupled mule. The British army buyer's rule is for a "head like a picture, legs like bars of iron and feet like masons' mells, short in his coupling and intelligent." To this is added, in the mule department, a chest measurement of sixty-one inches.—Kansas City Journal: A Worm's Work. A teacher was asking the children what trades their fathers followed, but one little girl at first refused to tell. "Come, Rosie, you must tell," said the teacher. "Well, ma'am, he's a worm-cater," said Rosie. "A worm-cater?" "Yes, ma'am. A worm-eater in an antique." The puzzled teacher-made a journey to Rosie's home and found it was all true. Her father's work was boring lifelike wormholes in imitation antique furniture to make it look genuine.—Youth's Companion. Cracked Hair. "I don't want my hair, brushed over my forehead any longer," declared Harold. "I want a crack. In like father's." — Harper's Weekly. Mommy does not yet raise one son, but she has护着 history. America's Salt Supply. By W. FRANK McCLURE. The greater part of America's salt supply comes from New York State, which furnishes forty per cent. of the total production of the United States. Michigan comes second with twenty-five per cent. and Ohio, Kansas and Pennsylvania are next in line. Our States in the aggregate produce nearly a quarter of the world's supply, and this is saying a good deal, for salt exists in practically every country in the world. The total output of the United States annually is close to 30,000,000 barrels. Originally salt was obtained by the evaporating of sea water. In some of the newly discovered beds of Louisiana it is easily extracted from mounds by mining operations. In the Eastern and Middle States it is often necessary to go down into the earth 2000 feet before the great bads are reached. Some of these beds underlie our great cities and cover miles of territory. The diameter of a salt well is about a half foot. Into its depts reach two pipes. Water is forced down one of these pipes and comes up in the parallel one. On reaching the bottom of the well the water mixes with the salt, and on its return journey carries a supply of brine to the surface, which is immediately transferred to vats called "vacuum pans." These pans are cone shaped at the top and bottom and of wide circumference in the middle. The vacuum is, of course, formed by pumping out the air. Heat is furnished within by a system of steam pipes. At the right temperature the brine will boil and evaporize. Within the vacuum pan, the brine circulates freely, and after the concentration takes place the finer salt falls into the buckets of an endless belt, upon which it is carried up and over a wheel which is in a little room on the roof of the factory. At this point salt resembles slushy snow. As the buckets on the belt pass over this wheel, they discharge this slushy looking salt into a chute, through which it is conducted into bins. Then, when a goodly portion of the moisture has drained off, a very wide belt-conveys the product to big cylinders, which are known as "dryers." As these revolve, and the salt is thrown about within them, it is simultaneously subjected to continuous blasts of hot air. The cylinders are on an incline, which enables the salt to deliver itself at one end as fast as it becomes sufficiently dry, after which it goes to the storehouse. Still another plan provides for bringing the brine from the wells into a vat 20x70 feet long and five feet high. Heat is furnished by steam pipes submerged within. The salt, in accordance with this process, comes to the surface in crystals, which later divide themselves into smaller particles and settle to the bottom. A paddle passing over the bottom draws them off at one end ready for the other operations. This is known as the "graining pan process." The packing of salt into sacks and barrels employs many men. Barrels are filled in great warehouses, where the piles of salt often aggregate 40,000 to 50,000 tons. The small sacks of fine table salt are filled automatically, twenty-four at a time. These sacks are first sewed up, a very small opening being left at one corner. Each sack is fitted over one of the twenty-four small projections of the filling machine. As fast as a sack is filled, it drops into a trough. The sole work of the operator, who is usually a woman, is to put new sacks in place and stack the filled ones in a nearby cart.—From the American Inventor. Barber Shop Like Roman Bath. Through arrangements which were completed recently New York City is to have a barber shop which is to rival in splendor the baths of ancient Rome, after which part of its appointments will be fashioned. It will be established in the New Pennslyvania Railroad terminal and the rental is to be $10,000 a year. Michael Hochman, who has shaved thousands at the Waldorf-Astoria, will be the proprietor. In the new shop almost everything is to be of marble and glass. Each chair will cost $150 and will be surrounded by a camopy and velvet hangings. There are to be ten shower baths all finished in marble. A department of manicuring, for which provision has been made, will be unique in that each manicurist will have a little glass walled office of her own. Marble benches like those in the Roman baths will line the walls. Twenty barbers will be employed in the main shop. In another shop which Mr. Hochman has leased from the McAdoo terminal officials there will be ten barbers.—New York, Herald. Artists and Color Blindness. Artists are as subject to color blindness as other men. The writer had tested the color sense of a large number of them—colorists, engravers, illustrators—and found an average of one in twenty-two color blind. As a class they are quicker to recognize varying shades, but a green-blind artist will place a brown skein of worsted with the green as readily as a layman. The possession of an "artistic temperament" bears no other relation to the keenness of one's color more than comes from close observation of those of color. If an artist's eyes at birth do not possess all color-sensing cones, in his retina, he cannot develop them by cultivation. From Edward A. Ayres, *Color Blindness in The Century*. A French invention, con- bulb thermometers, predicts down whether there will be A New York physician de- scribes that the vermiform appendix prac- cally vanishes when a man reaches the age of fifty. The size and voltage of transform- ers for use in long-distance trans- mission work continues to increase. The General Electric Company, of Schenectady, N. Y., are now building on order a number of transformers of 7500 kw. capacity, for operation at 140,000 volts. In splicing a wire rope experience, has shown that the efficiency of a splice depends on its length, the larger the rope the longer the splice required. In ordinary splicing of a three-quarter inch rope, the length of the splice should not be less than twenty feet, for a one-inch rope it should be thirty feet, and for rope over one and one-half inches in diameter it should be forty feet. The dream of smokeless cities will be realized at no distant day. European engineers have visions of smokeless railways, and a method of solving this part of the problem is being already tested between Ostend and Brussels. The engine used is of special construction. It has an aspirator which sucks in all smoke and, steam, and a special receptacle where the vapors are chemically decomposed. Neither smoke nor steam escapes into the open air. Dr. Hugo Miche, who has studied the spontaneous heating of newly-made hay ricks, considers the heating as entirely the result of physiological action and not, as is generally supposed, due to the action of bacteria. Several thermophilous species of bacteria and fungi, some of them new, have been obtained from heated hay. Dr. Micho thinks that injurious kinds of bacteria and fungi are probably fostered by sweating manure, and that the con-occurrence of the tubercle bake may be due to this cause. The surprising result tained by means of the glass manufactured at permit the passage of ultraviolet invisible to the eye, but capable affecting a photographic plate, are well illustrated by telescopic photographs of the constellation Lyra. One of these, made with an objective of ordinary glass, shows 354 stars; another, made with an objective composed of the new glass, and having the same time of exposure, shows in the same field of view 619 stars. It is hoped that by means of larger objectives still more surprising results may be obtained. Another method of photographing by invisible radiations consists in bathing the plates with certain solutions which render them sensitive to the infra-red rays of the spectrum. FAMOUS LOVING CUPS. King Hal's Grace Cup and the Skinners' Peacock Cup. Some of the old loving cups were called grace cups. Of the specimens now in possession of the English guilds and corporations the most famous is the Henry VIII. grace cup, which belongs to the Barbers' Company, of London. With its four globular bells hanging around the outer rim, says the Jeweler's Circular, this cup might well excite the envy of even the most honest collector of silverware. The name of the cup is derived from the fact that King Hal was the donor, the grace cup being intended to commemorate the union of the barbers with the Guild of Surgeons. The cover carries the Tudor rose, portcullis, and fleur-de-lis, the final of the lid being mounted, with the imperial crown, the English and French arms being beneath; supported by the lion and greyhound. The Skinners' Company has a peacock cup, though it is in the form of a peahen. This large silver bird, with three chicks at her feet, stands on the silver badge which was formerly worn by the company's barge master, and around it are the engraved words, "The gift of Mary, ye daughter of Richard Robinson, and wife to Thomas Smith and James Peacock, Skinners, 1642." The lady's two husbands were both masters of the company. Landlord Insists on Babies. The sign of the stork will probably be placed on the new apartment houses erected by Henry Philips in Allegheny. These apartments are now about ready to open. The prices will be within the reach of the poorer people of the city, and one requisite is that all tenants must have children. The hard and fast rule that obtains in some Eastern cities has been violated by Mr. Philips, who requires that all persons renting of him must be the parents of at least one child. But the larger the family the better. Newly-wedded couples will have to wait for some time before they will be enrolled on Mr. Philips' rent roll. —Pittsburg Dispatch to the Philadelphia Press. Blood and Gold. A Corvallis-bred game chicken is about to be matched to fight a battle with, another of its variety, at $2099, a. stde. Corvallis. (Ore.) Times. Brooklyn, N. Y.—Preaching at the laying Square Presbyterian Church, Hamburg avenue and Welfeld street, on the above theme, the pastor, Rev. Ira Weminell Henderson, took as his text 1. John 2:6: "He that saith he abideth in Him ought-himself also to walk even as He walked." He said: "A disciple is a learner. He is a student who sits at the feet of a teacher and imbibes knowledge and wisdom." One who walks after another. One who places his feet in the footprints of his predecessor, who studies to emulate the teaching and the practice of his guide. - Pre-eminently the disciples of Jesus Christ are students and followers. Students they are of the wisdom of God revealed in and through Him, the essence and the refinement of eternal and supernal truth. Distinctively they are followers, if they be true followers, and it is of such only that I care to speak to-night, of the Lord. They seek to emulate His knowledge and to practice His precepts and become conformed to the standards of His virtues. They are His disciples. They glory in their special allegiance to Him. They exalt His overlordship and promulgate His principles and declare His divinity. They pray, and they profess to strive, to become like Him. And all this they do and endeavor to be simply and solely because they believe it to be the Word of God that "He that saith he abideth in Him ought himself also to walk even as He walked." This discipleship is the ambition of us all. It is the glory of practical Christianity. It is the outward evidence in large measure of the faith that moves within our souls as Christian men and women. It is a true standard of our worth as we walk among men. But it is manifest that before we can practice the truth we must know it; that before we can follow we must have a vision of the leader, that there must be footprints ahead that we may tread therein, that there must be example ere there will be emulation. To say this is prosale. But none the tull of which we say that if we are Christ disciples of the Lord Jesus of His character and an understand-ing of the manner of life He lived, standing characteristics of His man. It was We should be impossible in the space allotted to the sermon of this or of any other day to enumerate the virtues of our Saviour or to present comprehensively and fully the components of His character. To-night we shall consider simply four of the traits that we must possess and augment by His grace within us and express to His glory about us if we would be able to do so. And the traits are: 1, a large outlook; 2, a catholic spirit; 3, a militant righteousness; 4, an optimistic foresight. These we must have are we to follow Him and he must be the sort of disciples He bids us to become. Jesus had a large outlook. His horizon was boundless. His vision pierced the veil of time and penetrated the mysteries of eternity. He was not circumscribed by the limitations of His family relationships, nor by the boundaries of His birthplace, nor by the confines of Palestine. Much less was He concerned with the smallnesses and the meaninesses of life which so dominant the minds and stultify the spirituality of so many of His followers. Jesus was so engrossed with the consideration of large things that He had no time to let little things anny. He was so busy promulgating principles and exemplifying them to men that He had no time for gossip. The trouble with the Christianity of the day is that we have reversed the process of our Lord. We are so busy with the small things that we have but precious little time or strength to attend the pressure of the large. We are so busy with gossip that we forget the proclamation of principles. The disciples of our Lord are generally so busy discussing what they think of the manners and the methods and the clothes and the frailties of brethren in the faith that they have little time to engross themselves with the largest and perdurable affairs of the Kingdom of Almighty God. But if we were true disciples of the Lord we would minify the failibilities and idiosyncrasies of the brethren in the household of faith whose sins are no greater than our own, and magnify the need of the world, and the importance of a stern resistance in the front rank in the hot fight against sin, and the desirability of communion here and eternally with the infinite King of Heaven. And we would practice what we preached, and labor as we prayed. Jesus had a catholic spirit. There never was a man who had firmer or more ultimate convictions, a message more final than our Lord. His confidence in His ambassadorial relationship between God and the world was supreme. His belief in the finality of His Gospel was consummate. And yet He was never narrow. He was tolerant of all. Affirming the value of the truth that He declared, He had ever a word of encouragement for the seeker after light. Were that seeker a Samaritan or a Roman, a rich man or a slave, Jesus had toleration for him. He was disdainful all that is superficial in religion and morals. He had a welcome for every soul, however weak and wandering, who was honest. Quite otherwise is it with multitudes within His church. They seem to think that tolerance and religious dishonor are co-terminous. They seem to imagine that the reason they are the greater they should be their Lord. And a greater multitude seems to think it order to be catholic in spirit and tolerant in temper we must cease to affirm the finality of our teachings, and haul down our flag, and minimize our eternal importance, and place ourselves wholly within the class of the so-called, ethnic faiths. In other words some of us, too many of us in fact, have become so broad that we have become shallow, and so tolerant that we have become vague, and so good-natured that we have become superficial. Too many have forgotten that the heavens and the seas are both wide and hospitable to all and deep. Because I shake the hand of a Mohammedan and have respect for his convictions and admire his sincerity and emphasize the points of agreement that exist between his system and my own is no sign that I reinquish in any sense or fashion my convictions as to the personality of Jesus Christ or the finality of the gospel that He preached. Because I am sensible enough to see the clear evidences of the working of the Spirit of God in faiths other than my own is no reason why I should belittle, actually or inferentially, the supreme consequence of Christian truth. For it is as clear as day that whatever may be the undoubted excellencies of other faiths there is no truth so comprehensive, no salvation so efficient, no message so ultimate, universal or exacting as that which is comprised in the Christian scheme of things. Knowing that we should be tolerant and at the same time fervent, we can afford to be. Jesus was militantly righteous. He had no use for the militarism of Rome. Nor would He have any word of approbation for the militarism of to-day. He was a man of peace, except when He was face to face with sin. He was peaceful in His attitude toward sinners. He was militant against their sin. Jesus was a fighter. He carried the warfare into the enemies' country. He could turn His back upon the representative of organized wickedness. He fought sin with no care for the cost or the consequences to Himself. But He was no quarreller. He was therefore different from a host of His disciples. The trouble with the church, among other things, is this, that we quarrel rather than fight. We seem to enjoy a row among ourselves as much as we fear to take up the cudgels of truth for God and humanity and go down to the warfare against wrong wherever we may assail it and whatever may be the cost. If some churches had a coat of arms a shillalah rampant would have a prominent place thereupon. We need to quit "scrapping" and begin to fight sin. For until we cease to belabor each other, and besiege the strongholds of sin we shall be neither true disciples of Jesus nor credited among the men who live in the busy world. For we are called to a warfare, and the world knows the difference between a row, a sham battle and a war. Jesus was a man of optimistic foresight. He had confidence. He believed what He preached. He did not discount sin or its power. He was never foolish enough to deny its actuality and the grewsome evidences of its activities. He was no pessimist. He was not so unwise as are some contemporaneous optimists. But He did have confidence in the future, in the efficacy of His truth, in the sufficiency of the God of ages. He was unlike too many Christians who seem to take delight in declaring the work of transforming conditions that have become intolerable impossible and hopeless. And if we are true disciples of Him who never despatred we shall have to cease to doubt the capacity of our truth or our Leader to dissolve difficulties and to remove mountains. We must be sanely hopeful. A large outlook, a catholic spirit, a militant rightcousness, an optimistic foresight, upon the pattern outwrought by Christ will rehabilitate our forces and enthuse our member-ness and rescue our hold as a church upon the hearts of men. And it is high time we had them. God's Fellowship With Need. Notice that the voice of need is the voice of God. That need is an appeal to God, we easily believe. His tenderness guarantees His notice; but here is an attitude of His love; and a new emphasis its measure. Paul hears the Macedonian cry, for help, and he and his community conclude that they have been listening to the voice of God. They have not only grasped the idea that the needy Macedonian has spoken to God. He is somehow God's representative—not only a suppliant for God's boasty, but a messenger to speak God's will. And these heralds of the cross, loosing from Troas and crossing the Aegean are showing loyal obedience as well as responsive sympathy. We need to learn that truth more thoroughly. God has identified Himself with human need. Surely the life of the Man of Sorrows teaches us that. It is what He bids us recognize in His picture of the judgment: "Inasmuch as ye did it unto one of the least of these My brethren, ye did it unto Me." This is love overpowering! Every craving for food in feeble, famishing bodies is a continuance of His wilderness fasting; every prison bar of every pining capriciousness of the fetters the savage soldiery in the gourd's palace; every shooting pain of every diseased frame an addition to the agony of the crashing nails and piercing thorns on the cross. "Ye did it unto Me." What a marvelous statement of fellowship! The condemnation of the miserable victims of selfishness was in the face that they had not listened to the pleading of the hungry, suffering Christ. Now this is the lesson: The Macedonian need is God's cry. The response to the need is obedience to Him. The failure to respond is rebellion—"The Captain of Our Faith," by Wallace MacMullen, D. D. The Christian Measure. Of a Chinese convert it was said after his death, "There is no difference between him and the Book." A Brahman once said to a missionary, "You Christians are not as good as your Book. If you were as good as your Book, you would convert India to Christ in five years." What the world needs is living epistles, and epistles that are written as in the Holy Scriptures, by the Spirit of the living God. When the men are as good as the Book, the world will know that Christ is sent of God.—Home Herald Lobsters from the Deep Sea A Maine fisherman, believing that there are just as many lobsters as ever, set his pots away out on Cash's Banks, in the path of ocean steamships, and when he hauled, them he found 2,500 splendid specimens, none of them less than 10 inches and most of them nearer 15 and 20. It is his theory that various causes may have driven the crustaceans away from the shore, but that there are still plenty of them if one can ascertain their whereabouts. His views will undoubtedly prompt other fishermen to act along similar lines in setting their pots, and it is to be hoped that the pessimistic views so frequently expressed of late will be disproved. -Kennebec Journal. A DISCUSSION. Two Irishmen were discussing the various books they had read. "Have you read the 'Eternal City'?" "I have." "Have you read Mario Corelli's works?" "How on airth could I do that?" —London Tatler. 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The treatment only cost me 75c., and I would have gladly paid $100 if I could not have got it any cheaper. I feel safe in saying that the Cuticura Remedies saved his life. He is now a boy of five years. Mrs. Zana Miller, Union City, R. F. D., No. I, Branch Co., Mich., May 17, 1908." MORE NERVY WOMAN NOW Blobbs—Don't you ever take your wife out in your automobile? Slobbs—I took her out once, but she screamed so every time I ran over anybody that it made me nervous.—Philadelphia Record. Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullen is Nature's great remedy—cures coughs, Colds, Croup and Consumption, and all throat and lung troubles. At drummicks, 250., 500. and $1.00 per bottle. RETRIBUTION. Jones—"That young man who plays the cornet is ill." Green—"Do you think he will recover?" Jones—"I am afraid not. The doctor who is attending him lives next door."—Tit-Bits. $100 Reward. $100. 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GREAT FLEET STARTS ON 14,000 MILE CRUISE TO THE PACIFIC ent Roosevelt Aboard the Mayflower Leads Mighty Array of Battleships From Hampton Roads Out to Sea. THE MUTHOBIA CONNECTICUT MANASVILLE THE VERMONT THE GEORGIA THE NEW JERSEY THE RHODE ISLAND THE MISSISSippi THE MINNESOTA THE OHIO THE MISSOURI THE ALABAMA THE ILLINOIS THE KENTUCKY OLD POINT COUNTY FLEET FORMATION AS REVIEWED BY PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ON THE MAYFLOWER. Old Point Comfort, Va.—The best part of the American navy, sixteen first-class battleships, under command of Rear-Admiral Robley D. Evans, sailed for the Pacific Ocean—a 14,000-mile cruise which has set all the world talking. Parading in review before the President of the United States, and saluting as they went, the stately white vessels weighed anchor, and steamed out from Hampton Roads, past the famous old Virginia Capes, and were soon lost to view on the southeastern horizon, filmy columns of smoke being the last visible edge of the departing fleet. They at ten knots' speed, headed-for there anorage there was not the siligatest hitch in any detail of that carefully planned program. The yacht Mayflower, bearing President Roosevelt, arrived at Old FLEET FORMATION AS REVIEW ON THE M Point Comfort at 5.10 a. m., its arrival being announced by the firing of the national salute of twenty-one guns. With the President were Mrs. Roosevelt, Miss Ethel Roosevelt, Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Metcalf, Assistant Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Newberry, Rear-Admiral W. H. Brownson, chief of the Bureau of Navigation, and Mrs. Brownson; and Mrs. Commander and Mrs. Simmons. The feet was formed in two columns, the first lying nearest shore, the northward, headed by Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship Connecticut, and the second, headed by Rear-Admiral Thomas' flagship Minnesota, paralleling it off shore. The first squadron was formed as follows: First division—Connecticut, Kansas, Vermont and Louisiana; second division, Rear-Admiral Emory commanding—Georgia, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Virginia. The second squadron was composed of these divisions: Vermont and Minnesota, Ohio, Missouri and Maine, fourth division, Rear-Admiral Sperry commanding—Alabama; Illinois, Kearn and Kentucky. The feet was formed in two columns, the first lying nearest shore, the northward, headed by Rear-Admiral Ena's flagship Connecticut, and the second, headed by Rear-Admiral Thomas's flagship Minnesota, paralleling it off shore. The first squadron was formed as follows: First division—Connecticut, Kansas, Vermont and Louisiana; second division—Rear-Admiral Emory commanding—Georgia, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Virginia. The second squadron, as composed of these states, was commanded by the Admiral Ohio, Missouri and Maine; fourth division—Rear-Admiral Sperry commanding—Alabama; Illinois, Kearn and Kentucky. The Mayflower proceeded to anchor in the middle of the feet. There followed a brief reception on board the vessel, the President, having a few well marked for the four rear armaments, and the sixteen commanders, speaking no speech. The mission, he said, did not require one, and the crew on the deck, is required already, as a demonstration of the naval practice, and training. But to the Central Bank, advocated by the Comptroller Edgegirl, Washington, D.C., Commission of the Curacao Ridges, in his annual report makes a strong plan for the establishment by the Government of a central bank of taxes and reserve. Such a bank, according to the Comptroller Edgegirl, would also give the group access to the banking system, and the government would be able to maintain the currency of the country. guests on his yacht the President, expressed his unfearful delight at the showing made by the magnificent fleet. Pacing the quarter-deck in his enthusiasm, and smiling in characteristic fashion, the President frequently would exclaim: "Did you ever see such a fleet? and such a day? It ought to make us all feel-proud." Just before Admiral Evans left the Navy to give orders for the fleet to get away down the river, the President called him aside and the two were in earnest conversation for nearly five minutes, during which the admiral's head was dipping affirmative mods as though acknowledging instructions. During the reception the President sent for Seaman William Chandler, coxwain of the Louisiana's launch, and told him to convey to the men of the Louisiana his special greetings. The Louisiana is the ship on which the President and Mrs. Roosevelt made their return trip from the Isthmus of Panama. The sailor was presented by the President to Mrs. ED BY PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AYFLOWER. Roosevelt. After the embarrassed coxswain had taken his leave, the President said: "I tell you our enlisted men are, everything; they are perfectly bully, and they are always up to everything. Each departing admiral and captain was wished "the best of luck, old fellow, and good-by." Then for a journey of nearly ten miles the President, as commander-in-chief of the American army and navy, led the long line of battleships out into Chesapeake Bay. They followed his flag to Thimble Shoal light, five miles inside the capes, where the ships were anchored and dropped her anchors for the final review. As a naval pageant, the review and departure of the fleet were the most notable in American history. The fleet passed out in single column, the big Government-built Connecticut, flagship of Admiral Eyans, leading the way. The vessels were 400 yards apart, and, from the Connecticut to the Kentucky, which brought up the rear, the line reached a distance of more than four miles. In date of building there was a decade between the 16,000 tons of the Connecticut and the little more than 11,000 of the Kentucky. Five stages of construction were represented in the line, and as an object lesson in the growth of the American navy the spectacle found one of its most striking features. A large number of yachts and excursion boats accompanied the fleet down the bay, and gathered at the reviewing ground. Line for a Million. Bridgeport, Conn. The filing of documents in the custom house here made public the fact that the Joy Steamsail Company has, formally passed to the control of the United States. Transportation Company, which is incorporated in the State, in which it is engaged, is directed to the New York Railroad Company, to the direction of the United States. 1 New York City. The Eton Jacket that its mada with the slees cut off one with it is one of the latest developments of the Mandarin idea. This 1 one is distinctly novel, the sleeves being finished at the elbows with rollover cuffs while it still preserves the long unbroken shoulder line. In the b illustration it is made of chiffon Panama cloth with the collar of velvet and trimming of soutache braid, large, handsome buttons finishing the front edges. It is, however, adapted to every seasonable suiting, and can be relied upon not for the present only, but also for the coming season. The use of soutache applied in this way is both attractive and smart, and there are also soutache bandings that can be purchased by the yard, which give something of the same effect with considerably lessened labor. The roll-over collar, in Tuxedo style, is always pretty and becoming, and the jacket can be closed or worn open as the occasion requires. Again, the collar could be of the same material braided or of silk in place of the velvet if a lighter effect is needed. The jacket is made with fronts, side-fronts, backs, side-backs and sleeves. The fronts and backs are finished and lapped over onto the side-fronts and, stitched to position; and the sleeve edges are also finished and arranged over the side-fronts and side-backs and are stitched into place. The sleeves, however, are gathered at their lower edges and finished with bands to which the roll-over cuffs are attached. The collar is joined to the neck and front edges. The quantity of material required for the medium size is three yards twenty-seven, one and seven-eighth yards forty-four or one and one-half yards fifty-four inches wide, with one-quarter yard of velvet for the collar, 'soutache' according to 'design used.' It seems impossible to be loud at the rate in which checks and plains are daily increasing in like quantity. Things that seemed impossible a year ago are counted as the extra time of quiet dressing. Transport Materials Home and Office Furniture of the City For walking suits nothing is so good as a dark blue serge with killed skirt and slightly fitted cutaway jacket. Velvet Throat Band. A little ornament is becoming quite universal among exclusive dressers, either with high or low neck, and with or without other necklaces, or sautoirs. It is a half-inch band of black velvet ribbon clasped tightly with jewels about the throat, and studded with many little jeweled glides. Nine Gored Skirt The skirt that is made with a pleat at each gore is a well deserved favorite; it is very generally becoming and is simple-withal. Just now it is being very much worn, both for walking and for round length, and as it can be trimmed in various ways is an exceedingly satisfactory model. This one is made of a pretty novelty material trimmed with plain colored braid that is cut to form pointed ends and held by buttons, but bandings of every possible sort are in vogue and there are innumerable ones that might be utilized for this design. The same fabric and one fabric on another are much used and can be made to produce exceedingly novel effects. Applied bands simulating tucks are very fashionable, bandings but in some geometrical form are well liked, straight rows are in every way correct, or the skirt can be finished with THE FASHION OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY a stitched hem, only and be perfectly in style. The skirt is made in seven gores and is so shaped as to flare abundantly at the lower portion. If walking length is desired it can be cut off on indicated lines. There is a pleat at each seam which effectually conceals the joinings and the fulness at the back is laid in inverted pleats. The quantity of material required for the medium size is eleven yards twenty-seven, six and three-quarter yards forty-four or fifty-two inches wide if material has figure or nap; seven yards twenty-seven, five and three-quarter yards forty-four or four- and ono-half yards fifty-two inches wide it it has not, with six yards of braid. Probably there is no more lascinating finishing touch for one of the severe, maimish salts than a jammy sailor, hat, tilted over, waved half from whose hands she brings a bumbe of slender leather. Tainted silk wool. There are pleasant shades of silk hair. United States Supreme Court Refuses to Review Their Cases—Must Serve Four Years and Pay Heavy Fines. A Washington special says: The supreme court of the United States Monday denied the petitions for writs of cortiorail bringing to that court the cases of Benjamin D. Greene and John E. Gaynor, who are under sentences to pay a fine of $775,749, and to undergo terms of imprisonment of four years each, on the charge of embezzlement and conspiracy in connection with Captain Oberlin M. Carter to defraud the United States in connection with the harbor improvements at Savannah, Ga. Carter has served a term of imprisonment on these charges. Greene and Gaynor were tried by the United States district court for the southern district of Georgia, and on April 12, 1906, were found guilty on the two charges, of conspiracy and embezzlement, and both were sentenced on the same day, the amount of the fine imposed representing the sum which is charged to have been appropriated. They appealed the case to the United States circuit court of appeals for the fifth circuit, and when that court affirmed the verdict of the trial court, they presented their petition to the supreme court for a writ of certiorari bringing the entire case to that court for review. This petition went at length into the question of the extradition from Canada, and urged the fact that because the case involved "the relations of this nation to foreign nations," the supreme court was bound, under the federal constitution, to take cognizance of the matter, notwithstanding the case had been passed upon by the court of appeals. Many important questions were presented by the case, in addition to that of extradition, including the one as to whether a person charged with embezzlement in one state (New York) can be legally tried in another state (Georgia), as Greene and Gaynor were, and also the question as to whether a man charged with an offense In two districts as Greene, and Gaynor were, can be regarded as a fugitive from justice when he remains in one of them." The point also was raised that the cases were barred by the statute of limitation. "As," said their brief, "the three years' statute of limitation applies to the crimes charged, it is evident that in July, 1907; three years having elapsed, the bar of the statutes had intervened, unless the defendants came within the exception to it as persons fleeing from justice." Prisoners Show Little Concern. When the telegrams from their attorneys in Washington were received by Messrs. Greene and Gaynor in the Macan jail, it was difficult to find in their countenance any trace of disappointment, and if they felt any, it was not shown. During the stay of these famous prisoners in the Macon fall their movements have been prolific theme for newspaper correspondents. The liberties allowed for the benefit of their health have been magnified into almost absolute freedom, and stories without number have been sent broadcast, detailing every walk through the city. It is not probable that they will be removed from Macon to the Atlanta federal prison until after the holidays. TWO KILLED IN DUEL And Another Is. Mortally Wounded at Kershaw, South Carolina A difficulty at Kershaw, in Lancaster county, South Carolina, Saturday night, resulted in the death of two prominent young business men, and the mortally wounding of another, Steve Welsh, manager of the Big Heath Supply company, and Van Mongo, clerk for Carson & Co., had words in a barber shop but later made friends. The reconciliation was followed by an altercation between Welsh and Berry Mobley, also connected with the Carson establishment. Thomas Clyburn, head, clerk for Heath Supply company, endeavored to act as peacemaker, when suddenly Welsh and Mobley drew their pistols and began firing. Clyburn and Welsh were killed almost in an instant, both being shot in the body. Mobley was shot, twice, one bullet entering the breast and the other the throat. He is, not expected to live. November of. This Year Shows Raleo. of. Twenty Five Per. Cent. A 25 percent increase over the same period last year in the immigration from all countries to the United States is shown in the monthly statement of the Bureau of immigration covering the month of November. In that month the immigrants arrived at the vocation in November. Yesterday was St. John of the lodges celebrated installing officers, etc. We extend a happy and praised New Year Greeting to every and each lodge in the jurisdiction. The coming year, anew year, it will behold the same old Mason with the same old principles, but if we have not been sticking to these principles we must begin anew in doing so. As Masons we can do so much and vividly to help ourselves, our lodges and our communities if we would do the right thing and stick to the teachings of the order. The obligations of, Masonry should be known mentally by every Mason Worshipful Masters of lodges should see that their members learn these obligations and, in fact, allow no candidate data to be advanced until that suitable proficiency is shown. Practical charity was demonstrated by the members of Eureka Lodge No.1, on Christmas day when over fifty dollars were given in supplies, etc. which went to cheer the wilds and orphans of the lodge. This example should be followed by every lodge in the jurisdiction. We will only be blessed so far as we remember in a substantial way the less fortunate ones among us. It is well for us to have faith and hope, but chiefest among them is charity. Let us practice this more in a practical manner. The sympathy of the craft goes to our beloved Grand Master in the dress, of his bater-half. Our players go out for her early and full recovery to usual health. The officers of Electa Chapter No. I, and Mt. Morlah Chapter No. J, and E. S., were Installed last week by the Grand Patron, assisted by Mrs. J. C. Miller, Associate Grand Matron and Past Patron George L. Binyard. Following are the officers of Electa Chapter: Miss Hessle F. Foster, R. M.; J. F. Andrews R. P.; Mrs. S. A. Clark, A. M.; Mrs. Fannle Green, Treasurer, Miss L. A. Campbell, Secretary; Mrs. Hester Sales, Conductor; Mrs. L. East, Associate Conductor; Mrs. A. Binyard, Turner, Faith; Mrs. M. A. Binyard, Truth; Mrs. E. Neal, Wisdom; Mrs. Julia Nellek Jackson, Charity; Mrs. McDonald, Johnson, Herald; Mrs. Warden; Mrs. Louisa Minga, Wardor; in E.; Mrs. K. Waters, M. in W.; Wilson Sentel Central City Chapter No. 46, elected and installed the following officers for the ensuing year: Mrs. L. H. Burdell, Royal Matron. Mr. L. H. Burdell, Royal Patron. Mrs. W. G. Hill, Associate Matron. Mrs. E. Disroom, Treasurer. Miss L. Lumklin Secretary. Mrs. A. E. McEvoy, Associate Con- ductress. Miss Beulah Jackson, Warden. Mrs. Lula Walker, Herald. Mrs. Dr. E. E. Green, Faith. Mrs. T. A. Yumpkin, Truth. Mrs. Lucy Daniels, Martha. Mrs. J. W. Brooks, Charity. Mrs. James Fircum, Prelate. Patron. Professor L. H. Williams, Associate Mr. Benjamin F. May, Sentinel. Miss Rosa Mitchuel, Assistant Sec- retary. the members of Phoenix Lodge began to pay in the dollar for the Endowment. L. H. Burdell was the first to pay his dollar and the brethren are falling in line right along: Sylvanla, Ga, R. F. D, No. 5, December 17, 1907.—Mr. Sol. C. Johnson, Savannah, Ga., Dear Sir and Brother: It is sad to say that death's messenger has visited our lodge again December 13th, and called Brother D. C. Ponder from labor to defreshment. He was a Master Mason and one who we all loved and one who lived up to his obligation. He was buried next day, and we hope and believe that it is our loss but heaven's gain. We are yours fraternally, M. L. L. LAWTON, W. M. G. M. BROWN, Secretary. HANDSOME REWARDS OFFERED For Three North State Moonsilners Who Killed Revenue Officer. The department of justice at Washington has offered a reward of $1,800 each for the arrest of Jim Smith and Oscar Sick and $500 for the arrest of John Hill, who are suspected of the murder of Deputy Collector J. W. Hendricks in Stokes county, North Carolina, a few days ago. The three men are noted moonsilners, and Hendricks was making an effort to arrest them on a charge of illicit distilling when shot. Passed Upon Case Involving Correct Fit of a Dress. For the first time in Colorado's history and perhaps in the history of the country, a jury composed entirely of women served at Denver, a state ago throughout a law suit, rendering a verdict. This suit was filed before Justice Caronda and involved the question whether a garment that chased by a woman from a local market fitted the purchaser. The jury decided that it did