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The Savannah Tribune. V01. XX1V. MONEY FOR WATERWAYS MANY NOTABLES AT MEETING Large Attendance and Great Interest in Project to Develop Island Waterways. Washington, D. C.—Sentiment in favor of the issuance of government bonds for a comprehensive improvement of the rivers, harbors and canals of the country to the end that this nation shall have the greatest system of waterways in the world, gained considerable headway at the annual meeting of the rivers and harbors congress here. The scheme contemplates the issuance of $500,000,000 worth of federal bonds for internal water courses, to be distributed over a ten-year period, or $50,000,000 annually. Following the lead of President Roosevelt and President-elect Taft, both of whom, before the joint conservation, meeting advocated the issuance of government bonds for the construction of permanent public improvements, enthusiastic endorsement was given the proposition at the rivers and harbors congress by such leading figures as Vice President Fairbanks, Andrew Carnegie, Joseph E. Ransdell, president of the congress, and other speakers. The congress will, in all probability, adopt resolutions asking congress to authorize the issuance of bonds. This session witnessed one of the most notable gatherings in the history of congress. The list of speakers included Yice President Fairbanks, Andrew Caratigle, James Bryce, the British ambassador; Former Mayor Seth Lowe of New York; Representative John E. Ransdell; Champ Clark of Missouri, minority leader of the house of representatives; Governor George E. Chamberlain of Oregon; Governor J. Y. Sanders of Louisiana; Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor; Judgo George Hillyer, a member of the Georgia railroad commission, and Professor W. D. Lyman of Whitman College of Washington. Upward of 3,500 delegates, representing 44 states and the territories of Alaska, New Mexico and Hawaii and Porto Rico, were in attendance. Perhaps the largest representation from any one city was from Nashville, Tenn., including ten delegates. Out of respect to the memory of the late W. T. Vandiver of Alabama, vice president of the congress, who died in Montgomery, a resolution was adopted extolling him for his great interest in the cause of waterway ex- centered in the address of rnegie, who received a trea- tion when he declared he his aid to inaugurate an stem of waterways im- S FOR GILDED RICH. Washed and Wiped With Linen Napkins. II.-Loton Horton, one of retailers of milk in New England, regaled the annual meet-International Milk Dealers' convention, held here in connection with the dairy show at the Coliseum, by a moving narrative of how he urged 20 cents a quart for milk, according to Mr. Horton the milk is produced by the owner of a farm at Burg, N. Y., and "costs as much produce and is as good to drink as best California wine." Cleanliness consisted on to an extent almost unobvious, he declares; the crew is trained and wiped with linen napkins when the milk is obtained it is sealed as though it were so much champagne. The milk is sold to "the gilded rich" in New York, the owner is said to make about 2 per cent on his investment, and Mr. Horton says that he himself loses money. "I'm keeping the experiment," said he, "first, be believe the making of pure milk ought to be encouraged, and, second, in the belief that some day the demand, will be sufficiently steady to make it pay." ARMY RIFLE A SUCCESS. Than Krag-Jorgensen, Says Chief of Ordnance. Washington, D. C.—That the new rifle, just introduced into United States army and the militarized curious states, is a success fought by General William Crozer, chief of ordinance of the war department. In his annual report to Secretary of war, "This rifle has proved to be more powerful, accurate and rapid," he says, "than the rifle of Krag-Jorgensen type, which is read." 100 taken from Bank of Portland and three Masked Men. Oregon—The East Side town of East Washington street and Grand Avenue was robbed by three masked men, of $16,500. The president of the bank, Henry H. Whall and his son, Roger, were just there when the bank for home where two men armed with pistols en- trusted. President Newhall and his son were there to hold up their hands, and they were thus under the guard of one robber's revolver, the man who was robbed through the cash passed out the money into the foyer. SAVANVAH, GA., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1908. HOW THE MONEY GOES. Different Ways in Which the Government Spends its Millins. Washington, D. C.-The secretary of the treasury has transmitted to congress the book of estimates of appropriations required for the service for the fiscal year ending. June 0, 1910. The following shows by departments the estimates for the fiscal year 1909, the latter including the deficiency, miscellaneous and permanent annual appropriations: Objects— Legislative Executive State department Treasury de- ment War de- ment Navy de- ment Interior de- ment Postoffice de- ment Department of Agriculture Department of labor and com- merce Department of Justice Estimates for 1910 $ 13,178,178 415,510 4,320,395 190,896,645 234,093,150 137,510,388 200,532,157 1,711,040 18,817,626 13,043,845 9,890,020 Appropriations for 1909: $ 14,142,588 440,510 4,413,469 235,000,675 193,328,116 133,160,401 212,390,745 1,737,450 15,786,243 11,344,105 10,903,087 Totals ..$824,408,020 $832,629,057 The estimates for 1910 exceed the estimates for 1909 by $57,900,676. PROFIT OF $55,000,000. Made by Standard Oil Company in Seven Years New York City.—Figures showing some of the profits of the Standard Oil Company became part of the court record" in the federal suit to dissolve the Standard, when John D. Archebold resumed the stand for a brief examination, and Henry Tilford, president of the Standard Oil Company of California, testified at some length as a witness for the defense. The government inquisitors, on figures submitted, showed that the Continental Oil Company, a Standard subsidiary in the middle west, made profits of 115 per cent on its capitalization of $300,000, and that the Standard Oil Company of Indiana, on a capitalization of $1,000,000, earned about $55,000,000 between 1699 and 1900. NEWSY PARAiRAPHS- Mrs. Hugo Rosenberg of Pittsburgh was re-elected president of the National Council of Jewish Women at their convention at Cincinnati, her objection to being again chosen being overcome. The other officers chosen are: First, vice president, Mrs. Miriam Misch, Providence, R. I; second vice president, Mrs. Ben Lowenstein, Cincinnati; recording secretary, Mrs. Eli Strause; Baltimore; treasurer, Mrs. Adolph Kahn, Washington, D. C.; auditor, Mrs. Nathaniel Harris, Denora, Pa. Just at 4 o'clock in the afternoon when the thoroughfares of Kansas City, Mo., were crowded with persons within a stone's throw of the city hall and police headquarters, and in the midst of their busy wholesale district, the police department of Kansas City and a band of religious fanatics, headed by John Sharp, who styles himself "Adam God," and who says he is Jesus Christ, reincarnated, engaged in a fierce revolver battle. Over one hundred shots were exchanged. As the result of the encounter two persons are dead, two others are at the point of death, a third cannot recover, and two more have paid for their afternoon's experience with slight wounds. The dead are; Albert O. Dalbow, a patrolman; Lola Pratt, aged 13 years, daughter of Louis Pratt, a companion of "Adam God." Pat Crowe, once charged with kidnapping "Ellie" Cubaby and one of whom the police of the country have had to do in the last fifteen years, has forsaken the old life and accepted Christianity. As soon as he can complete his plans he will go forth as an evangelist. A remarkable hunt for "needles in a haystack" has been inaugurated in Michigan by men of science in the employment of Uncle Sam. This "needle" is known as the michococcus aptha bovinalis. This is the germ of the cattle plague, known among farmers as the foot and mouth disease. It is prevalent now in Michigan and the federal authorities have imposed a quarantine not only against the Michigan herds but against the Michigan hay. Not a pound of Michigan hay will be permitted to be shipped out of the state. The quarantine is expected to last for nine months. In the meantime a small army of government bacteriologists will examine numerous samples. The British government's experiment in introducing American cotton into India has met with encouraging success. The first auction of the American cotton was held recently, and the entire product was bought by one firm at a price 25 per cent higher than Ondian cotton. Prominent women of New York, forming the association opposed to woman suffrage, are quietly conducting their campaign and distributing literature. A secret meeting of the organization, was held at, which officers were elected, Mrs. Elihu Root, wife of the secretary of state, was chosen as one of the vice presidents. Safe robbers at Malze, Kan, blew open the state bank vault and escaped with nearly $6,000 in currency. THE TRIBUNE OFFICE REMOVED TO 462 WEST. BROAD STREET. DEVELOPMENT OF SOUTH British Ambassador Predicts Rapid Growth of This Section. PROGRESSIVE SPIRIT SHOWN On His Visit to This Section James Bryce Was Struck by Signs of Activity In all Lines. Washington, D. C.—Expressing the conviction that a great future is about to dawn upon the south James Bryce, the British ambassador, received a notable reception from the delegates in attendance upon the Southern Commercial Congress, following a speech, in which he declared that he is a well-wisher of the south. The ambassador was the center of attraction, although his visit was unexpected. Mr. Bryce came into the hall simply as a spectator, but the audience soon noted his presence, and immediately shouts of "Speech," "Speech," filled the air, and he was compelled to yield to the desire of the congress. "Since I came here eighteen months ago," said Mr. Bryce, "I have twice visited the south. I can hardly express to you the contrast between what I personally witnessed twenty-seven years ago—and the present conditions. Wherever I have been in the south I have' been struck by the signs of activity, progress and development. I see the land being brought more and more into cultivation, more and more being done for agricultural methods. I saw the resources of your soil, of coal and iron, being brought to light, and I saw a new spirit in the south, which desires to make educational progress commensurate with material development." The ambassador pointed out the enormous difficulties with which the south has had to contend since the civil war. "Now, however," he continued, "there is a great door open before you, and as one of the well-wishers of the south, who believes in its greatness as a flourishing and important part of the country, I venture to congratulate you on what is being done, and to say that still greater prospects are before you." The session was presided over by Judge George Hillier, a member of the Georgia state rullroad commission, who, in a brief address, reviewed the work of that body in dealing with transportation companies. The principal speakers were William J. Oliver of Knoxville, Tenn.; Clarence H, Poe, editor of The Progressive Farmers, Raleigh, N. C.; and Dr. J. A. Bonsteel, of the United States bureau of soils. Mr. Bonsteel reviewed the work which has been done by the bureau of soils in the way of investigations in the south. The speaker declared the south is a region of almost boundless agricultural opportunity, and expressed the belief that the brains and enterprise of these fifteen southern states will not neglect so great an opportunity. He predicted that the next census will show that the annual value of the farm products of the south will double what it now is—which will exceed. $2,000,000,000. Preliminary to the convening of the session, Governor Dave, secretary of the Commercial Club of Montgomery, Ala., called attention to the wrong impression which has gained considerable headway in foreign countries, notably in Europe, regarding the health conditions in the southern states, declaring that in northeastern Europe and the British isles, the immigrant maps have black and yellow splotches over what are called the southern states, the idea being that certain southern states are infected with yellow fever, and therefore unfit for a place of residence. Mr. Dave said this impression is unjust to the south. He, therefore, advocated the carrying on of an active propaganda in foreign countries to make the south better understood in this respect. NEW COUNTERFEIT FOUND. $5 Silver Certificate, Indian Head, is Very Deceptive. Washington, D. C.—A new counterfeit $5 silver certificate, Indian head, has been discovered by the secret service officials, who declare that it is a dangerous and deceptive counterfeit. It is said to be particularly deceptive by reason of the fact that it is printed on genuine paper, which has been obtained by bleaching a note of smaller denomination; probably a $1 bill. In bleaching the note the color has been taken out of some of the distributed silk fiber lying close to the surface, but the deeply imbedded fiber is still visible in the paper, though the bluue has been changed to a purple and the red has been somewhat lightened. The back of the note is deceptive; but is a blue green and darker than the genuine. Eleven Killed In Dynamite Explosion. Calcutta, India.—An explosion in the magazine at the military station here resulted in the killing of eleven men and the wounding of twenty-six others. The men were engaged in converting ball cartridges into blank cartridges. $25,000. Shaft For Carmack. Nashville, Tenn.—At a meeting of the committee on a memorial for ex-Smater Carmack, appointed at the recent memorial mass meeting, it was decided to erect a $25,000 monument, the money to be raised by popular subscription and the monument to be placed on Capitol Hill. PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS Matters of Importance Before the National Lawmakers. Washington, D. C.-Both houses of congress convened for the beginning of the second session of the skirtthle congress. Practically no business was transacted in either house. In the senate, ex-Governor Cummins of Iowa took the oath of office, as the success of Senator Allison, as did Carroll S. Page of Vermont as the successor of Senator Stewart. In the house the seven members who were elected in November to succeed members who have resigned were sworn in. They are Henry A. Barnhart, democrat, who succeeds the late Mr. Brick, republican, from the thirteenth Indiana district; Albert Estopinal, democrat, who succeeds the late Mr. Meyer, from the first Louisiana district; Otto G. Foelker, republican, successor to Mr. Dunwell, republican, in the third New York district; Frank E Gurney, republican, successor to Mr. Powers, republican, from the fourth Maine, district; Eben M. Masters, republican, successor to Mr. Parker, republican from South Dakota at large; O. C. Wilty, democrat, successor to his brother, A. A. Wiley, democrat, from the second Alabama district, and John P. Swasey, republican, successor to Mr. Littlefield, who resigned during the last session from the second Maine-district. The two houses appointed committees each to notify the other houses and the president, that the two bodies are organized and prepared to go forward with the business of the session. The senate then adjourned for the day, out of respect to the memory of Senator Allison, who died during the recess. The house terminated its brief session with resolutions commemorative of the lives of Messrs. Parker, Wiley, Dunwell and Powers, who have died since adjournment last May. Tuesday, after the completion of preliminary routine business the president's message was read in both houses, adjournment was then taken until noon Wednesday. An emergency volunteer army measure was advocated Tuesday by President Roosevelt in a special message sent to congress, and the draft, of the bill accompanying the message was introduced in the senate by Mr. Culliom. The president says the bill is intended to replace the present law, which was placed on the statute books "piecemeal and hurriedly, partly on the eve of the war with Spain and partly after hostilities had actually commenced." After declaring that the present, law is faulty and wholly inadequate to a speedy and proper organization of a volunteer force, the president says the bill proposed, which was drawn under the supervision of the chief of staff of the army, has the hearty approval of the war department. The proposed bill is elastic; under its provisions a force of 2,000,000 men could be raised, as well as one For nearly five hours the house of representatives considered the bill providing for the taking of the thirteenth and subsequent decennial censuses, and passed it without material change. The session of the senate Wednesday was chiefly devoted to the formal presentation of departmental reports and the introduction of bills. The reports have been made public from time to time, and the bills, numbering $52, were chiefly for the granting of pensions. Senator Johnston of Alabama introduced a bill to reinstate former Cadets Rossell and Weaver, dismissed from the military academy for hazing. He declared that their punishment was excessive, and said that every new senator was hazed by being given unimportant assignments and being restricted in his privileges. He did not wish to have the idea go forth that the boys' mothers have to look after them after they enter the military academy. Work of Congress Outlined. If republican leaders retain their present views, the legislation of the session will include very little except the appropriation bills. These bills will carry in the aggregate about $1,000,000,000, and the general opinion is that in the time that will be allowed the two houses will find that they can best serve the country by giving proper attention to these appropriations. The fact that the managers desire to restrict legislation will not prevent other members of the senate and house from exerting their efforts in behalf of favorite measures. The first effort in this direction will be made in the senate, by Mr. Foraker, who will renew his attempt to have passed the bill authorizing the re-enlistment of the negro soldiers discharged without honor on account of the Brownsville riot. This measure will be the special order for December 16. The president will recommend legislation looking to the supervision of telegraph and telephone lines. Bills will be offered bringing them within the jurisdiction of the interstate commerce commission. Ship subsidy also will receive attention, but the probability of action is remote. There will be much discussion of the tariff in the cloak rooms, and the ways and means committee of the house will continue its efforts to a bill, but no measure will receive attention on the floor of either house until after March 4, when the proposed special session will concentrate its efforts upon this one subject. It is even probable that action looking to a change in the print paper and wood pulp schedules will be postponed until the special session. BREAK SOLID SOUTH President-elect Discusses South's Political Isolation at Banquet. VOTE AS THEIR CONVICTIONS Mr. Taft Urged That Voters of the South Break Away From Tradition of Fast Political Affiliations. New York City.—President elect William H. Taft, who came to New York to address the North Carolina Society of this city, was given a tumultuous reception by the members of the organization and by prominent men from all parts of the south, at York to address the North Carolina Solonions at the Hotel Astor. Five hundred members and guests of the society filled the brilliantly decorated banquet hall, which was redolent of the pluses of the Tar Heel State, the cones and branches of the resinous trees forming the background for more fragrant blooms, which were scattered everywhere over snowy linen and flag-draped walls. Intertwined ensigns of the state and nation were conspicuous in the decorations of the banquet hall, and larger flags were displayed in front of the hotel throughout the day and evening. Mr. Taft, in the course of an address, which was confined entirely to the south and its problems, urged again that the voters of the south should break away from the outlived sentiment and tradition of their past political affiliations, and cast their ballots in accordance rather with their economic and real political beliefs. Mr. Taft declared that nothing would give him greater pride during his coming term in the chief executive office than to so direct the policy of the national government with respect to the southern states, as to convince the intelligent citizens of the south of the desire of his administration to aid them in working out satisfactorily the serious problems before them, and of bringing them and their northern fellow citizens closer and closer in sympathy and point of view. At the conclusion of practically every one of his pointed sentences, Mr. Taft was interrupted by applause and cheering. Mr. Taft declared that the north yeards for a closer association of the south, and quoted statistics to show that the industries of the south had grown and prospered more during the past decade than any other section of the country. PANAMA BONDS SOLID Average Price of $102.4368 Obtained for Canal Securities. Washington, D. C.—Secretary Cortelay has announced that the Panama Canal bonds had been sold at an average of $102,4368. The lowest accepted bid was at $102,2778. There were 159 accepted bids, amounting to $30,000,000. Six hundred and seventy-two bids were rejected, amounting to $72,808,500. The totaal number of regular bids, therefore, was 831, subscribing for $102,808,800. The bona fide character of the bids is shown by the fact that of the 834 received all but three were accompanied by certified checks or cash for 2 per cent of the face value of the bonds applid for. The following are the names of the successful bidders for $1,000,000 and over, together with the price offered: Fisk & Robinson, New York City, five bids, $2,000, each at prices ranging from $102,283 to $102,783; Chase National Bank, New York City, three bids, $1,000,000 each, at prices ranging from $102,3005 to $102,5005; the National City Bank of New York City, $102,436,700, at $102,2778. The highest bid was by J. F. Houseman of Bradshaw, Neb., for $100 at $105. CHICAGO'S FUNERAL TRUST. Alleged That the Undertakers Are Charging Outrageous Prices. Chicago, Ill.—That Chicago is at the mercy of a "funeral trust" is the allegation of P. J. Hurson, an embalmer, who, in display advertisements in the daily papers, has been stirring up his brother undertakers. Ho says, in part "There are so many undertakers in Chicago, that many of them bury but fifteen or twenty bodies a year. The result is that for a funeral which should cost but, say, $200, these undertakers invariably charge as high as $500. Caskets which should be sold at about $50 at good profit, they sell for $200 and $250. "When death comes, the relatives in the stress of preparation and grief call the nearest undertaker. They select as an expression of their love the finest casket within their means. They pay $200 for a casket that should cost but $50 or $60." ADMIRAL COGHLAN DEAD. Commanded Cruiser Raleigh at the Battle of Manila Bay. New Rochelle, N. Y.—Just on the eye of his removal to his new home, where he had hoped to spend his declining years in quiet, after a lifetime of arduous service in the navy. Rear Admiral Joseph B. Coghlan, retired, died suddenly, aged 64. Rear Admiral. Coghlan was born at Frankfurt, Ky., and his service in the navy began in 1863. From that time until his retirement, in December, 1906, he was almost constantly in the service. He participated in the battle of Manila bay during the Spanish war, where he commanded the cruiser Raleigh. LATE NEWS NOTES. Twenty-seven were killed in an avalanche at San Lucane, Italy. The result of the avalanche left a large opened for these unfortunate victims: enormous food of water is flowing. Hundreds of families are without food and homes. Subscriptions have been opened to rhese unfortunate victims. Nine persons were badly injured and more than a score of others were cut and bruised by falling walls and shattered glass when an agent of the "Black Hand" slipped over the roof to the airshaft of the tenement at 320 East Sixty-third street, New York City, and dropped a bomb. After two trials, George W. Sulper, a Brooklyn commission merchant, shot and killed himself. His 13-year-old daughter was with him when he fired the fatal shot. Rev. Francis A. Pools, pastor of the First Congregational church, at Barre, Vt., says he has quadrupled the attendance at his church in three years by advertising in the paners. Cablegrams received at Shanghai, China, by private sources from Washington announcing that Judge L. R. Willey of the United States court had been removed, created a tremendous sensation. The American colony believés the methods adopted by Judge Willey have operated to nullify his efforts and have discredited the American court. Dr. Sarah Hackett Stevenson, one of the best known women physicians in Chicago and the first woman to be honored with membership in the American Medical association, died of cerebral hemorrhage, brought on by overwork at St. Elizabeth's hospital. The pope at Rome blessed President-elect Taft and his family. The blessing was declared in the presence of Archbishop J. J. Glennon of St. Louis who was one of the first persons received in audience. William Burke of New Bedford, Mass., took the oath of allegiance to his county and was enrolled in the navy here after having walked nearly one hundred miles to carry out his purpose. He reached here at daybreak, after tramping all night from Providence, weary, cold and hungry. Dave Edwards, under sentence to hang at Chattanooga, Tenn., December 10 for the murder of J. W. Davis on March 20, 1993, has been granted a respite of thirty days by Governor Patterson. Davis, the man who was killed, was impregnant of a railroad construction 'ang working on a contract held by W. J. Oliver & Co. Edwards was an employee under Davis.' Washington Frederick A. Hye of San Francisco recently convicted of conspiracy to defraud the United States of large tracts of land in Oregon and Washington, was sentenced in the criminal court to pay a fine of $10,000 and to serve two years in the penitentiary at Moundsville, W. Va, the maximum penalty under the law. Joost H. Schneider of Tuscon, Ariz, an employee of Hyde, and convicted with him, was fined $1,000 and sentenced to one year and two months in the penitentiary. The supreme court of the United states decided in favor of the plaintiff in the case of Mrs. Eva A. Ingersoll, widow of the late Robert G. Ingersoll, against Joseph Coram and others, involving a claim of $100,000 by Mrs. Ingersoll on account of services rendered by her husband- in breaking the will of the late Andrew J. Davis, a Montana millionaire. A verdict of the court circuit gave Mrs. Ingersoll $138,000, principal and interest. The steamers Shawnut and Tremont, now at Seattle, Wash., have been purchased by the isthmian canal commission from the Boston Navigation company, to be used in transporting supplies for the Panama canal. For the purchase of two steamers of the isthmian canal, congress last winter appropriated $1,500,000. The owners of the Shawnut and Tremont at first asked exactly this amount for the vessels, but finally agreed to accept for the two $1,157,301. Because of unsettled conditions at Gonnolves, Haytl, the dispatch boat Dolphin, now in Central American waters, has been ordered to that place to protect American interests. The cruiser Des Moines, which for some days has been stationed at Port au Prince, has left that place for a cruise and will stop at Gonnolves and St. Marc. A change has taken place in the program of the administration for the withdrawal of the American troops from Cuba. Instead of the movement terminating January 28, when the new president is to be inaugurated, as heretofore, announced by Secretary Wright, the withdrawal will be more gradual, and according to the present program will run into April. President-elect Taft, when he is inaugurated next March, will occupy the unique position of being the only president of the United States to hold at the same time he occupied that position, another office at the head of one of the country's great national independent organizations. At the annual meeting of the American National Red Cross society Mr. Taft was unanimously re-elected president of that organization. Mrs. Russell Sage, in recognition of her services and the gift of $25,000 to the secretary; and Dr. Louis Klopsch of the Christian Herald for his work in organizing the China flood relief and executing it in the name of the society, were unanimously elected honorary members. President Roosevelt is the only other honorary member. 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JOHNSON, Supt. of Ageno bang in total Ten Thousand Dollars, and which are held by the State of Georgia, by authority and under the provisions of an Act of the General Assembly, approved October 22d, 1887, and amended December 20th, 1897. R. E. Parsi W. H. LLOYD, GROCERIES, WOOD AND COAL 621 Oglethorpe Avenue, East. 618----PHONES----Bell 80 PROMINENT PEOPLE. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED, DAY OR NIGHT. FIRST CLASS EMBALMING AND ALL WORK OF THAT KIND GUARANTEED. OUR STOCK OF COFFINS, 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 MANY FRIENDS AT ANY TIME. Mrs. William Astor died at her home in New York City. Manufacturers and business men united at Richmond, Va., to honor Mr. Li Sum Ling, the Chinese publicist. Andrew D. White has returned from his first visit to Berlin since he was stationed there as American Minister. Miss Elkins and the Duke of the Abruzzi will be married before January 1, said reports from the bride's home. A dispatch from Newmarket said that there was no truth in the rumor that King Edward had been injured in an automobile accident. Real Estate WHY NOT PUT YOUR MONEY IN REAL ESTATE AND RECEIVE DOUBLE PROFIT? I AM PREPARED TO OFFER SOME GOOD PROPOSITIONS AND ONLY A LITTLE CASH WILL START THE BALL ROLLING. Signor Guglellemo Ferrero, an Italian historian, author of "The Greatness and Decline of Rome." is preparing for a visit to the United States. Dr. Sven Hedin stated, according to special cable advices to the New York Herald from Hong Kong, that Chinese influence in Tibet will have good results. REAL ESTATE AND RENTING AGENT, BELL PHONE 3188. 22 STATE STREET, WEST. Emperor Nicholas informally received Crown Prince George of Servia, and urged the necessity of the abandonment of a hostile attitude toward Austria. Princess Henry of Battenberg is the latest recruit to the list of royal authors. She has just finished a history of the Isle of Wight, of which she is the captain and governor. The book is to be sold for the benefit of the island. 11:50pm ..... ..... ..... Leaves for Columbia, Norfolk, Rich- 12:35am ..... ..... ..... mond, Washington, New York and all Eastern cities. Mrs. William Howard Taft is said to be a very expert needlewoman, and she does not confine her work to darning and mending, as was shown by the fact that she has made a beautiful lace handkerchief and sent it to an Indiana town to be sold for charity. 2:50am ..... Leaves for Brunswick, Fernandina, 2:20pm ..... Jacksonville, Ocala, Tampa and Flor- 8:00am ..... ida_points. An Error. The times shown are Central Standard Time, and are given only as information and are not guaranteed. His father had found it necessary to rather severely punish Robert, aged five. The little chap came running to me with resentment in his heart. "Auntle," he sobbed, "did God make you?" Full information at City Ticket Office, No. 7 Bull Street, Phones 671. ```markdown ``` "Yes, Robert," I answered. "And did He make ma?" "Yes." "And did He make me?" "Certainly, my boy." "And did He make pa, too?" "Of course he did." "Well," sobbed Robert sadly, "that's when He made a mistake!"—The Delineator. It is not safe for a man to go into business until he has learned to say no-in a manner that clearly indicates that he means it. No true man will step on the friend who helps to put him on his feet. DRY AND STEAM CLEANING. LADIES' WORK A SPECIALTY. HATS CLEANED AND REBLOCKED BELL PHONE 2050. JEFFERSON AND BERRIEN STS. SAVANNAH, GA. Masonic Books & Regalias. LODGE SEALS, FINANCIAL CARDS and BLANKS of every description. Publishers' and Manufacturers' Prices Liberal Discounts Will Be Arranged SOL. C. JOHNSON, Bavannah, Ga. SOL. C. JOHNSON Notary Public. Deeds, Contracts, Wills and Other Legal Forms Prepared and Attested, WALTER S. SCOTT, Secretary and Treas. HOME OFFICE WEST-BROAD STREET, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. Phone 1198. Ga. Phone 2029. 13 DOUBLY SECURED BY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS INVESTED IN SAVANNAH REAL ESTATE. 5 PER CENT PAID ON DEPOSITS. THE MESSAGE. Washington, D.C.—The President's Message was read before both the Senate and the House, following the opening of Congress. It is, in part, as follows: To the Senate and House of Representatives: The financial standing of the Nation at the present time is excellent, and the financial management of the Nation's interests by the Government during the last seven years has shown the most satisfactory results. But the currency system is imperfect, and it is likely to be hoped that the Currency Commission will be able to propose a thoroughly good system which will do away with the existing defects. The President's Message then states that during the past seven years and three months there has been a net surplus of nearly one hundred millions of receipts over expenditures, a reduction of the interest bearing on nearly all bills, the extraordinary expense of the Panama-Canal, and a saving of nearly nine millions on the annual interest charge. This is an exceedingly satisfactory showing, especially in view of the fact that during this period the Nation has never hesitated to undertake any expenditure that it regarded as necessary. There have been no new taxes on the income on the contrary some taxes have been taken off; there has been a reduction of taxation. As regards the great corporations engaged in interstate business, and especially the railroads, I can only repeat what I have already again and again said in my messages to the Congress. I believe that under the interstate clause of the Constitution the Constitution must right to control all agencies of interstate commerce, and I believe that the National Government alone can exercise this right with wisdom and effectiveness so as both to secure justice from, and to do justice to, the great corporations which are the most important factors in modern business. I believe that it is worse than Volly corporations as is done by the Sherman antitrust law, because such a law can be enforced only imperfectly and unequally, and its enforcement works almost as much hardship as good. I strongly advocate that instead of an unwise effort to prohibit all combinations, there shall be substituted law, which prohibits such combinations which are in the interest of the public, but shall, at the same time give to some agency of the National Government full power of control and supervision over them. One of the chief features of this control should be securing entire publicity in all forms to the public, the public to know, and furthering the power, not by judicial but by executive action, to prevent or put a stop to every form of improper favoritism or other wrongdoing. The railways of the country should be put completely under the Interstate Commerce Commission and removed from the domain of the antitrust law. The power of the Commission should be made thorough and complete supervision and control over the issue of securities as well as over the raising and lowering of rates. As regards rates, at least, this power should be summary. The power to investigate the financial operations and accounts of the railways has been one of the most valuable features in the legal regime in the country, including prohibition and traffic agreements should be explicitly conferred upon the railroads, the permission of the Commission, being, first gained and the combination or agreement being published in all its details. In the interest of the public the representatives of the public should have complete control over the duty by the public, and as a matter of course this power should also be exercised so as to see that no insurance is done to the railroads. The shareholders, the employees and the shippers all have interests that must be guarded. It is to the interest of all that no swindling stock should be allowed to the public. The insurance that the security is no improper insurance of securities. no improper intelligences necessary for the successful building and successful management of railroads should receive ample remuneration, but no man should be allowed to make money in connection with railroads out of fraudulent, over-capitalization and performance; there must be no defrauding of investors, oppression of the farmers and business men who ship freight, or callous disregard of the rights and needs of the employees. In addition to this the interests of the shareholders of the employees, and of the shippers, are another. So give any one of them undue and improper consideration to do injustice to the others. Rates must be made as low as is compatible with giving proper returns to all the employees of the railroad, from the highest to the lowest, and proper returns to the shareholders, but any must not be instance, but only as follows as adequate, not the wages of the employees or the abolition of the proper and legitimate profits of honest shareholders. Telegraph and telephone companies engaged in interstate business, should and put under the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission Interstate Commerce Commission, has declared that our people through their representative affairs should act in this matter. If it hard to toss, whether most damage to the country at large would come from entire failure, on the part of the public to supervise and control the actions of the great corporation point. Prominent People. Rabbi Wise, in his sermon in New York City, denounced the Emmauel movement. President Castro arrived at Basse Terre, Guadalupo, where he saw that the object of the trip to Europe was to ask questions. Dr. John H. Wheat, professor of literature at Harvard University, and in Professor George T. Bartlett, for many years connected with the German department at Harvard, died at Cambridge, Mass. or from the exercises of the necessary governmental power in a way which would do injustice and wrong to the corporations. Both the preachers of an unrestricted individualism and the preachers of an oppression which would deny to able men of business must reward of their initiative and business policies that would be brave with gravest harm to the whole country. It is to the interest of all of us that there should be a premium put upon individual initiative and individual capacity, and an ample reward for the great directing intelligences alone competent to manage the great business operations of to-day. It is well known that the anarchist is the worst enemy of liberty and the reactionary the worst enemy of order, so the men who defend the rights of property have most to fear from the wrongdoers of great wealth, and the men who are championing popular rights have most to fear from the damagogues who in the image of popular rights would do more harm than good by his ignorance, honest men of wealth; for the success of either type of wrongdoer necessarily invites a violent reaction against the cause the wrongdoer nominally upholds. In point of danger to the Nation there is nothing to choose between on the one hand the corruptionist, the bribe-giver, the bribe-takening man, the corrupting talent to swindle his fellow-citizens on a large scale, and, on the other hand, the preacher of class hatred, the man who, whether from ignorance or from willingness to sacrifice his country to his ambition, persuades well meaning but wrong-headed men to try to destroy the instruments of his prosperity mainly rests. Let each great man of and guard against the shortcomings to which that group is itself most liable. We do not object to the concentration of wealth and administration; but we do believe in the distribution of the wealth in profits to the real owners, and in securing to the public the concentration of administration. We believe that with concentration in administration there can come both the advantage of a larger ownership and of a more equitable distribution of profits, and at the same time a better service to the commonwealth. Many laws are needed. There should be laws by the National Government of the great interstate corporations, including a simple method of account keeping, publicity, supervision of the issue of securities, abolition of rebates and of special privileges. There should be short time franchises for all corporations engaged in public business; including the corporations which get power to make decisions in the National as well as State guardianship of mines and forests. There are many matters affecting labor and the statics of the wageworker to which I should like to draw your attention, but an exhaustive discussion of the problem in all its aspects is beyond the scope of administration is nearing its end; and, moreover, under our form of government the solution of the problem depends upon the action of the Nation. Nevertheless, there are many reasons to set before you because I hope that our people will more and more keep them in mind. A blind and ignorant resistance to every effort for the reform of abuses and for the readjustment of society to modern industrial-condition represents not true resistance to the wildest radicalism; for wise radicalism and wise conservatism go hand $500,000 for Hebrew Charities. Almost the entire $500,000 estate of Theophilus Marc, who died at East Orange, N. J., September 20 last; is left to the United Hebrew Charities, of New York. The will shows' only a few small bequests to relatives and friends. The President then devotes a chapter to "protection for wageworkers." He says there should be no paterning with the question of taking care of those who become crippled or disabled. He urges proper employers' liability laws. He also calls attention to the steps toward providing old-age pensions that have been taken by many private industries. He urges Congress to pass a comprehensive employer's liability law for the District of Columbia. The President devotes much space to the subject of the courts. First he urges increased pay for our judges and then says: It is earnestly to be desired that some method should be devised for doing away with the long delays which now obtain in the administration of justice, and which operate with peculiar severity against persons who commit crimes and favor on the very criminals it is most desirable to punish. These long delays in the final decisions of cases make in the aggregate a crying evil, and a remedy should be devised. Much of this intolerable delay is due to improper regard paid to technicalities which are a mere hindrance to justice. It is also over-reward for technicalities has resulted in a striking denial of justice, and flagrant wrong to the body politic. At the last election certain leaders of organized labor made a violent and sweeping attack upon the entire judiciary of the country, an attack couched in such terms as to include the most upright, honest and broad-minded marrower mind and more restricted outlook. It was the kind of attack admirably fitted to prevent any successful attempt to reform abuses of the judiciary, because it gave the champions of the unjust judge their eagerly desired opportunity to shift their ground into a championship of judges' rights, called the 1947 year, before the House Committee on the Judiciary, these same labor leaders formulated their demands, specifying the bill that contained them, refusing all compromise, stating they wished the principle of that bill or nothing. They insisted on a provision that in a labor dispute no injunction should issue except to the plaintiff, and only a legally provided that the right to carry on business should not be construed as a property right, and in a second provision their bill made legal in a labor dispute any act or agreement by or between two or more persons that would not have been an lawful if done by a single person. In other words, the plaintiff would not be required by boycotting in every form of legalizing, for instance, those forms of the secondary boycott which the anticultural strike commission so unreservedly concerned; while the right to carry on a business, was explicitly which the law under that protection the law under that property. The demand, was made, should be trial by jury in contempt cases, thereby most serpently, impaired the authority of the courts. All this represented a course of policy which, if carried out, would mean the enthrancement of class privilege in its crudest and most brutal form; and the destruction of one of the most essential of the judiciary in all civilized lands. The grassroots, the workingmen, the laboring men, the country the way in which they repudiate the effort to get, them to cast their votes in response to an appeal to class hatred, have emphasized their sound patriotism and Americanism. The whole country has cause to feel pride in this attitude of sturdy independence, in this uncompromising insistence upon acting simply as good citizen, without regard to fancied—and improper interests. Such an attitude is an object lesson in good citizenship to the entire nation. There are certain decisions by various courts which have been exceedingly detrimental to the rights of wageworkers. This is true of all the decisions that decide that men and women must be instituted, warranted, their liberty, tract to enter a dangerous occupation, or to work an undesirable or improper number of hours, or to work in unhealthy surroundings, and therefore can not recover damages when malmed in that occupation, and can not be forbidden to work what Legislature decides to an excessive number of hours or to work under conditions which the Legislature decides to be unhealthy. - These is also, I think, ground for the belief that substantial injustice is often suffered by employees in consequence of the custom of courts issuing temporary injunctions without notice to them, and punishing them where, as a matter of fact, they have no knowledge of any proceedings. Outside of organized labor there is a widespread feeling that this system often works great injustice to wageworkers when their efforts to better their working condition results in industrial disputes. A temporary injustice which comes to the matter of fact have all the effect of a permanent injunction in causing disaster to the wageworkers' side in such a dispute. Organized labor is chafing under the unjust restraint which comes from repeated resort to this plan of procedure. Its discontent has been unwise expressed, and often improperly expressed, but there is a community of people who offer and law abiding people of a community would be in a far stronger position for upholding the courts if the undoubtedly existing abuses could be provided against. The power of injunction is a great equitable remedy, which should-on no account be destroyed. But safeguards should be erected against its abuse. For many of the shortcomings of justice in our country our people as a whole are themselves to blame, and the judges and juries merely bear the responsibility as a whole. It is discreditable to us as a people that there should be difficulty in convicting murderers, or in bringing to justice men who as public servants have been guilty of corruption, or who have profited by the death of a person. The result is equally unfortunate, whether due to hair-spilling technicalities in the interpretation of law by judges, to sentimentality and class consciousness on the part of furies, or to hysteria and sensationalism in the daily life. Justice no responsibility whatever lies on rich men as such. We who make up the mass of the people can not shift the responsibility from our own shoulders. But there is an important part of the failure which has specially with inability to hold to proper account of wealth who behave badly. $10,000 Fine For Taking Rebates. Judge 'Knappen' in the United States District Court, Grand Rapids; Mich., fined the Stearns, Salt- and Lumber Company, ot. Lujington, $10,000 for accepting rebates from the Peru 'Mariquette' on shipments from Luddington to Toledo; Germany Adopts Submarine. The German Admiralty has determined to 'put into' the 'submarine brassion' naval construction' heavily with a type that is the result of three years' experiments at Kiel. The chief breakdown in dealing with the new, new relations that arise from the mutualism, the interdependence, the mutuality, the interdependence relation begins with wrongdoing, poison, to use nr. old-fashioned word, and many years always clause before society is able to turn this sir into crime which can be effectively published at law. During the lifetime of, the older men now alive, the social relations have changed far more rapidly than in the preceding two centuries. The immense, growth of corporations, the immense, growth of societies, the extreme strain and pressure of, modern life, have produced conditions which render the public confused as to, who its really dangerous foes are, and among the public servants who have not only shared this confusion, but by some of their acts have increased itrarea certain judges. Marked inefficiency has been shown in dealing the proper attitude to be setting the proper attitude to be setting the public not only toward corporations, but toward labor, and toward the social, questions, arising out of the factory system, and the enormous growth of our great cities. The "huge wealth that has been accumulated by diverse individuals of recent, years, in what has amputated, to a social, and industrial revolution, has been as regards some of these individuals made possible only by the imminent modern corporation. A certain type of association, with its officers and agents, its many issues of security, and its constant connecction with allied undertakings, finally becomes an instrument, so complex as to contain a greater number of elements that under various judicial decisions, defend themselves to fraud and depression than any device, yet evolved in the human mind. Corporations are necessary instruments for the government, they have been permitted to become a menace representatively because the governmental representatives of the people have worked slowly in providing for adequate control over them. The chief offender in any given case may be an executive; a Legislature or a judge. Every executive head who advises violent, instead of gradual, action, or who advocates ill-considered stealing measures of reform, senses maliciousness with vindictiveness, and disregard for the rights of the minority) is particularly blameworthy. The several legislatures are responsible for the fact that our laws are often prepared with slowly lax and lack of consideration. Moreover, they are often prepared and still more frequently used in the question of the very parties against whom they are afterward enforced. Our great clusters of corporations, huge trusts and fabulously wealthy multimillionaires, employ the very best lawyers, they can obtain to pick flaws in these statutes after their passage, but they also employ a class of agents who seek, under advice of the law, to impose legislation inocuous by making it unconstitutional, often through the insertion of what appear on their face to be drastic and sweeping provisions against the interests of the parties inspiring them; while the demagogues, the corrupt creatures who introduce, blackmailing schemes to undermine, undermine and undermine extreme, and undesirable radical, measures, show themselves to be the worst enemies of the very public whose loud mouthed champions they profess to be. Real damage has been done by the manifold and conflicting interpretations of the interstate commerce law. Control over the great corporations is severely restricted, especially statutes invested with full power in an administrative department, a branch of the Federal executive, carrying out a Federal law; it can never be effective if a divided responsibility is left in both the States and the Federal executive if left in the hands of the courts to be decided by lawsuits. In no other nation in the world do the courts wield such vast and far-reaching power as in the United States. All that is necessary is that the courts as a whole should exercise this power with the far sighted wisdom, already shown by those judges who scan the future while they act in the present. Let them exercise this great power not only, honestly and justly, but also, in the needs and fixed purposes of the people, so that they may do justice, and work-equity, so that they may protect all persons in their rights, and yet break down the barriers of privilege, which is the foe of right. The President devotes a long chapter to the subject of forests, declaring that if there is one duty which more than another we owe to our children, it is to save the forests of this country, for they constitute the first and most important element in the conservation of our natural resources. The Message then turns to inland waterways and maintains that action for their improvement should begin with the National Parks, adjacent to National forests be placed under the control of the forest service of the Agricultural Department. I am happy to say, continues Mr. Roosevelt, that I have been able to set aside in various chosen thighs of ground, the aspen as sanctuaries and nurseries for wild creatures. The Message announces that the use in the arts and industries of denatured Alcohol is making fair progress and the law making it possible is entitled to further support from the Congress. According to the President, the pure food legislation has already worked a benefit difficult to overestimate. In the paragraph on the Indian service the Message tells how it has been completely removed. Women in the North's News. Miss Ruth H. Northrom, of Norwich, Conn., has won the scholarship offered by the Norwich Art Students Association. Members of Dr. Parkhurst's congregation in New York City approved the doctor's obligations to Mary Widdow that in church. A men's league for women, staff has been formed in Holland and the Lutheran Church in that community has given women a vote in all church affairs. from the atmosphere of political activity and the ground cleared for target, constructive work to prepare the Indiana for responsible citizenship. The President regrets that an amendment was incorporated in the measure providing, for the Secret Service for bidding details, and transfers therefrom. He declares it is of benefit only to the criminal classes. He heeds the instructions of the national savings banks and urgently the extension of the parcel post on the rural routes. He declares that the unfortunate state of affairs as regards the National educational office be remedied by adequate appropriations. He demands that the government and administrators for the approaching Census be not appointed under the Civil Service law, but that appointments to the force be done under that law, geographical requirements being waived. The President maintains the question of preserving the health of the country and suggests a redistribution of the health bureaus. He recommends the placing of the Government Printing Office under the Department of Commerce and the Bureau of the War Department. He advocates the immediate admission of New Mexico and Arizona as separate States. Mr. Roosevelt then writes of the interstate fisheries problem, saying that those matters which pose a threat to the state regarding game should include fish, and the fur-seal service should be vested in the Bureau of Fisheries. In regard to our foreign policy he announces that it is based on the theory that right must prevail between nations as between individuals and then urges the special claims of the international organization. The Message states that the Panama Canal is being dug with speed and efficiency and then recommends the extension of ocean mallines to South America, Asia, the Philippines and Australia. Attention is called to the admirable condition of Hawaii, where cooler labor has practically ceased and Pearl Harbor has been rebuilt to the necessary military fortifications. Real progress, the President continues; toward self-government is being made in the Philippines, but it would be worse than folly to prophesy the exact date when it will be wise to consider independence as a fixed and definite policy. It is recommended that American citizenship be conferred and that the announcement is made that our occupancy of Cuba will end in about two months' time. The Cubans are warned that they must govern themselves within in order to avoid government from without. The President hopes Americans will do what is necessary to position of 1817 as a successor and then thanks Japan, Australia, New Zealand and the States of South America for their hospitality to the battle fleet. Mr. Roosevelt urges the passage of the bill to promote army officers at reasonable ages through a process of selection and declares the cavalry arm should be reorganized upon modern lines. We have not enough infantry and artillery and attention should be carried out and the military service corps should be established. It behooves the Government to perfect the efficiency of the National Guard as a part of the National forces and Congressional aid should be extended to those who are promoting rifle practice—teaching our men to shoot. In regards to the navy, the President recommends the increase suggested by the General Board and would turn into a General Staff. He urges that two hospital ships, he provided and then "concludes his Message as follows: Nothing better for the Navy from every standpoint has' ever occurred than the cruise-of the battle fleet around the world.. The improvement of the ships in every way has been far more experience in battle than they would have gained if they had stayed in the Atlantic waters. The American people have cause for profound gratification, both in view of the excellent condition of the fleet as shown by this cruise, and in view of the improved service worked in the already condition. I do not believe that, there is any other service in the 'world, in which the average of character and efficiency in the enlisted, men is as high as is now the case in our own. I believe that the same statement can be made as to our officers' taking as a duty to serve, and that we are not made in regard to those in the highest ranks—as to which I have already spoken—and 'in regard to those who have just entered' the service; because we do not knowget full benefit from our excellent, abjurant not to graduate the midshipmen's signs; to keep them for two years in such an anomalous position as at present the law requires is detrimental to them and to the service. In the academy itself, 'every first classman should be required in return to his office, and officer; his ability to perform his duties should be a prerequisite to his going into the line, and his success' in commanding should largely determine his standing at graduation. The Board of Visitors should be appointed in January, and each member should be required to give at least 'six days to be performed, during June week, which is the least desirable time for the board to be at 'annapolis' so far as benefiting the navy by their observations is concerned. The Field of Labor The building tradesmilions of Sydney, Australia, now taking steps to federate. The report of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners shows a total membership of 553,103. The Littletonburg Protestant is treating, incorruptible yarbonds to bread, and water for the first four days of their imprisonment, and to the lowest scale of ordinary diet twice a week afterward. The prisons are said to be empty fast. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY BY THE TRIBUNE PUBLISHING CO. 452 West Broad Street. Entered at the Post Office at Savannah, Ga. as Second-Glass mail matter. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1908. How about your poll tax? If you want to vote for mayor and aldermen next month you had better pay this before Dec. 20. CONGRESS is again with us. Its session begun Monday. The President's message was read on Tuesday. As usual it was vigorous. The prodding given the Men's Sunday Club by a fluent speaker a few Sundays ago will undoubtedly do good. Like the members of the club, we will not stand for a stranger, unbidden to come in our midst and deliver himself of the scathing rebuke such as that stranger gave the club, but will have to admit that his chastisement will do good. WHENEVER it comes to a question of morals, our people can be found lined up with the best white people. In Atlanta last week this fact was clearly demonstrated in the mayoralty election. The colored voters stood by the best white voters. They believe in a clean and honest city administration, with a mayor who is above reproach. Atlanta's colored voters are to be commended for keeping up the record of the race in their alignment for good government. At the Southern Commercial Congress held in Washington this week, Dr. Dillard in his address made known facts that we have approved in these columns and recommend same to every white man in the South, especially the ones who have the control of affairs: "Dr. Dillard in his discussion of the Negro and his training," declared that the Negro is a great labor factor in the South and said that there is no trouble from the Negro, as he is disposed to be thrifty and industrious. "It is he said, the ignorant and the idle Negro, as it is the ignorant and idle man everywhere who is the cause of trouble. 'The intelligent white men of the South know these things. They know that any people trained to industry and usefulness are more productive and law abiding than masses of ignorance. It is only the thoughtless man of reckless speech who speaks against providing education and training for our Negro population. Every one of our Southern states is committed to the idea of educating the Negro.'" Disguised as a Colored Woman. The Mitchell-Linton trial at Thomasville which terminated last week attracted attention, especially of the entire State. In the abduction and attempted assault on Miss Linton, Mitchell is charged with the offense. He was disguised as a colored woman. If it were not for the fact that evidences immediately pointed to him, no doubt several colored persons would have had to pay the penalty for the offense. Even after Mitchell was found guilty, the papers of the State attempted to polish the affair by saying that Mitchell's motive could not be ascertained. How different it would have been if he really was a black man. This brings to our attention the fact that hundreds of colored men have been lynched purely because of their color and that they resembled some distantly fellow with a blackened face. This has been proven, and too in several cases where the accused were given a chance to prove their innocence. Not only in that manner, but after the illegal penalty, had been inflicted on some. We will not for a moment condone any man who takes the advantage of a woman, regardless of race, but it is painfully noted that some of our white neighbors are not as demonstrative whenever such a crime is charged to one of their number. Glaring headlines in the newspapers and an incentive to lynch law are given whenever a colored man is suspected of the crime. It is just to the reverse when the face of the accused is white. For instance in Cartersville this week three drunken white men terrorized the town, went into a home in the suburbs, shot it up, assaulted a white woman and attempted to assault her sister while the husband was held at bay at the point of a pistol. This was sufficient to make the blood of every good man boil, but no scare snow headlines appeared in the papers about it, nothing was said to incite a mob. How different it would have been if the dastards had a black face. The crime committed by a white man should be punished in the same manner as would a similar crime by a colored man. In these cases Justice truly should be blind. The M. E. Conference. The Savannah Annual Conference of the Mehtodist Episcopal church convened in Greenville, Ga., Dec. 3 to 6, Bishop J. W. Hamilton presiding. Perfect peace and harmony prevailed. Bishop Hamilton was the chief attraction of the conference. He is an ideal Christ-like man, on Sunday at 11 o'clock he preached from this text Galatians 3-28 "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female. For ye are all one in Christ Jesus." The theme was the union and unity oneness in Christ Jesus. There is neither Jew nor Greek exegesis: Gospel mission is to obliterate and wipe out prejudice and blend sympathies of the entire human family as one. But neither male nor female exegesis: Oh, how the good Bishop defended the women and plead for a oneness for the entire christian family. Our next great feature was our anniversary sermon. Dr. I. L. Thomas, D. D. conducted a great Home missionary and church extension service, and preached an able sermon. Dr. C. B. Mason, D.D., held a wonderful Freedman Aid anneversary, also Prof. Parks of the Agricultural department of Clark's University. Dr. Hengely of the Agricultural claimant Rep. department made a wonderful impression. Dr. C. C. Jacob of the S.S. department, made an interesting talk, as did Prof. Barksdale of the Waynesboro Academy, the Haven Home of our city and the Speedwell at Sandy presided over by Rev. F.R.Bridges and the Bishop. Ten young men were received into the conference in full connection. W. H. Odem of Savannah was ordained and received on trial. All of the District Supts., (originally known as presiding Elders) were re-appointed to their respective districts viz: Savannah Dist. E. D. Giddens. La Grange Dist., J. J. Jtipling. Waynesboro Dist. James Jackson. Waycross Dist. F. R. Bridges. Savannah appointment: Asbury, G. H. Lennon; Palen Memorial and Speedwell, I. T. Griner; Mt. Zion and Clyo, J. W. Brown; Rev. A. P. Gillard from Palen to Brunswick ct. This was a great session. The Savannah District gets the next session at Jesup, Ga., Palen gets the next District Conference. E. D. Giddens, Dist. Supt. Hampton, Va., Dec. 7, 1908. Mr. Sol. C. Johnson, Editor "SAVANNAH TRIBUNE," Dear Sir:—The young people of Savannah, no doubt would be interested to know what part Hampton Institute, a place where Savannahian are so well represented, is doing in the world of college athletics. Hampton's foot ball team entered her gridiron this season with a strong team and an excellent coach. After overwhelmingly defeating two local teams, our boys went up to Richmond and there defeated the team of Union University by a score of 11-0 on Monday. Nov. 9th. On Saturday November 14th, came the team of Howard University, in Washington, D. C., to meet our boys on their own field. The game was begun in a chilly rain, which so deadened the players' spirit, that after a half hour of play, the game was forfeited to the Hampton team by a score of 6-0. Thanksgiving Day brought a most highly warranted team from the Lynchburg Theological Seminary, the Hampton boys had a walkover, winning by a score of 84-0. Last but not least, came our most formidable opponents, the boys from Shaw University. The game between Hampton and Shaw were played Saturday December 5th. The two teams presented a most beautiful appearance as they faced each other under an ideal foot ball sky, surrounded by two thousand enthusiastic spectators. Hampton defended the blue and white, while Shaw protected the garnet and white. The game was the best and most spectacular that we have witnessed this year, the final score was 0-0. The Hampton team is an all-star team, two Savannah boys are stars of the first magnitude on its lineup. James Scott of Savannah, payed ball of a peerless character, whereas another daring player, hails from Macon, Georgia. Yours Truly Robert F. Gibson. Of the Jim Crow Doctor From the jlst of editor Dayls' articles, I would define a "Jim Crow" doctor as one who, for some cause, real or imaginary, refuses to patronize a Negro drug store, and yet crave the patronage of the Negro—one who preaches race patronage, but falls, himself to patronize concerns operated by the race—one who preaches incompetency or incapacity to master his chosen art upon the part of the dispenser but fails to demand either a remedy or proof. This definition may not minutely deferrate the above referred to functionally, but in the absence of any other, let us grant its reasonableness for the sake of the argument. We do not grant that we have in our midst any physician that falls within the purview of this definition, for all of our dozen plus of medicos are race men who have not only moral but the material side of the race at heart as well as the physical. But in order to prove to the state in general that the specie of humanity knows as "Jim Crow" doctors finds not habitation among us, it will be necessary that any physician be made in order to give to the public the real facts. We would have Atlanta especially to know these facts. As a citizen of this city, mixing daily with men who have left as graduates, almost every medical school of the country—cultured, genteel and patriotic, I could not believe, without investigation, which investigation must bring forth documentary evidence, attested and proven that any physician here can justly be called a "Jim Crow" doctor. I can not believe that any of our physicians will "scab" or fawn in order to get the plaud it of white pharmacists, or a "rake off" on the prescriptions they write. I cannot believe that any of our doctors would gamble upon the health of their patients to squeeze a pstryum sum from a white pharmacist. And then we would reluctantly believe that any pharmacist in our city would barter pills for patronage to any physician whatever. It is preposterous that a Negro physician should prescribe for a Negro patron and then advise the aforesaid patient to send his prescription to a white pharmacist. But the tale is told of a certain physician whose patron refused a white physician, the aforesaid physician ordered said patron to take his prescription to a white pharmacist. The patient refused and upon his refusal the doctor said that he would take the prescription and have it filled The physician took the prescription to a white drug store. Now, in the face of conditions, this story reads like fiction. If it be a fact then, it is time that the Negro open his eyes, when his sensibilities and make certain emphatic demand. I believe so far as it is possible, that Negroes should patronize Negro doctors, Negro banks, Negro newspapers, Negro undertakers, Negro millineries. Negro what nots, but I cannot see why it would be unreasonable to employ a white physician if the micro physician forces his patrons to send his prescriptions to a white pharmacist. If such conduct was the result of friendliness between the white pharmacists and the Negro Doctor, there would be nothing so rediculous in it after all—but the incompetence cause is assigned, either expressed or implied, the wickedness is upon the aforesaid doctor; and the public should take him under consideration. I make no specific charge against any Negro praticitioner in the state. I dread the day that will reveal the truth of Mr Davis, allegations even in far off Atlanta—windy Atlanta, boasting Atlanta. But I do say if facts can be established, showing that our Negro doctors advise against race patronage and get a pace along the line by fercing their patrons to send their prescriptions to white pharmacists, the attention of the public should be emphatically called to the fact and the public should demand a change or the public should change. Now it would not take much argument to revise the public thought with reference to the qualification of Negro physicians as compared with the whites. The anti-bellum feeling of the late superiority of the whites over the Negro still lieers in the being of the anti-bellum Negro, and the influence of the anti-bellum Negro is not yet dead. We are trying to kill it. We are trying to infuse into the souls of the black man—the new man—the new idea—the idea—that places are made by patronage—white places by white patronage black places by black patronage. Black doctors must make places for black men or black patrons must make black doctors rich by patronage. Each is bound to the other and all are and of a right should be bound to make possible by patronage, everything that would materially aid the race. I am surely proud to. announce again, that, down here where our medicos sniff the saline breezes of the boisterous Atlantic and gaze upon the bosom of the placid stream that was the dream of the "Yamacraws" our physicians are patrons and practitioners—they are the "two in one" and no "dope" hurled against them will stick. Truly the "Jim Crow" doctor is an unknown factor in our municipal life and we feel blessed that our section is not infested with this peat. St. Mary's Dots. Mr. Zeb Campbell is still sick. Mr. Henry Williams is very sick, hope to hear that he is better. Mr. John Williams has returned from Jacksonville, Fla., where he went to have his eyes treated. Mrs. Sarah Sanders has also returned from Jacksonville after a pleasant stay of four weeks with relatives and friends. Mr Geo. Buck made a flying trip home last week. The girls have not been seen standing on the corners for some time till last week. Guess who they are? EARLY RISER Beach Institute Notes. Rev. H. Paul Douglass, D. D., Superintendent of schools for the American Missionary Association, visited the Beach Institute last week. Dr. Douglass was much pleased with the appearance of the school, and the thorough work being done by both teachers and pupils. He authorized the equipment of the boys' Industrial Department and work has already begun in this direction. Mr. Otto 'Dahlberg, has been engaged for this department and commenced work Dec. 1st. Mr Dahlburg is a man of great ability and will bring to his assistance an experience derived from many years' work in this country and Sweden where he was born. The Domestic Science department will soon be equipped and lessons in cooking and house management will be given to the girls by Miss Strong, a graduate from the Stout Training School at Menomine, Wis consin. The pupils are now preparing to render the Cantata, "Santa Claus at his Best," Wednesday evening, Dec. 23rd. There will be an admission of ten cents, the proceeds going to help buy the equipment for the cooking classes. Every body is invited to come and hear the children in their first attempt in a role of this kind, also to encourage them in their efforts to help increase the usefulness of the only school in the city which will give them a higher education, and also industrial training. The school is in a fine condition, and the pupils who are representatives of the most intelligent families in the city are deeply interested in their work. St. Benedict's Church Next. Benedict's Church. Next Sunday, Dec. 13, will be the third Sunday in Advent and the Feast of St. Lucy. First Mass at 7 a.m. with a short instruction. High Mass and sermon at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School at 4 p.m. Evening devotion consisting of Rosary—Sermon and benediction by the most Blessed Sagrament at 8 p.m. The morning sermon will be preached by the pastor, who has recovered from his illness. The evening devotion will be the evening Rev. J. A. Dabell will continue the course of instruction on the Creed, subject, "Man the masterpiece of the Creator." A great congregation has attended the services at St. Benedict's durdent Advent, and it is expected that the members will continue to sanctify this Holy Sesson by attending regularly all the services on next Sunday. Improvements of St. Benedict's Church Last week the work of the repairing and palating of St. Benedict's church was begun. Faithful to their principle of encouraging and helping as much as possible their own working people, the priest of St Benedict's have given the contract for the painting to colored men. The work is in the hands of W. C Kyser from Augusta, Ga., who has lately painted the rectory and the little church of St Francis Xavier at Augusta, and has given perfect satisfactory results. During the last three months the priests and the people of St. Benedict's church have raised funds to carry out the work of the congregation of the dear little church. The men of the congregation have contributed generally from their own means; about 20 ladies have taken books to collect money for the painting of the church, and they have succeeded beyond all expectation in this work of love. A nice sum has been already raised. A sacred concert and a lecture will be given in St Benedict's church during Christmas week to make up the entire amount necessary for the painting, repairing and beautifying of the church. Further particulars will be given later on. St. Emma Industrial and Agricultural College at Rock Castle, Va. The St. Emma Industrial and Agricultural College of Rock Castle, Va., is too well known to the colored population in the South to need any recommendation. May of our colored boys in Savannah have received a splendid training in this college, which owes its existence to the famous Morrell family of Philadelphia. The college is going to enlarge and to extend its present course of agriculture—in order to meet the growing demand for skilled farmers, farm managers, stock and poultry raisers in the South. To enable deserving colored men to qualify in the new course, which begins on the 1st of February 1909, the college offers 50 scholarships for the coming year. This offer holds only for the agricultural department as the trade branches are already filled. It is the aim of the college that a graduate of the agricultural course shall be skilled in the latest improved methods of agriculture, the handling of modern machinery, the preparing of land for planting and harvesting of crops—and shall be further instructed in the modern methods in handling dairy cattle, stock and poultry and also the raising of truck. Concerning the rules and regulations of the college, apply to of St Emma Industrial College Rock Castle, P, O, Va F. B. B. Church Dots. F. B. B. Church Dots. The distinguished guests of the church on Sunday night were Queen Ethel Lodge, Sons and Daughters of Ezekiel. They attended in a body to have their annual sermon preached to them by Rev. Wright. He did this in a most befitting style. The lesson was read from Ezekiel 34:11..29, text was from Ezekiel 34:29, subject "The plant of renown." Those who had the pleasure of hearing the sermon will not forget the beautiful lesson Rev. Wright drew from the babe of Bethlehem whom he said was our plant of renown and when in trouble we can hide under its shade. At the close of this excellent sermon, the choir very sweetly sang "By the rivers of Babylon." Rev. Wright asked all who felt the need of prayer to come to the mercy seat, while the church sang "Lord I approach Thy mercy seat." With much fervor he took their cases to a throne of grace. On Tuesday night Rev. Lee of Belfield Church, Albany, Ga., was with us and preached an excellent sermon. The closing prayer by Rev. Hill was just what we needed. Rev. Lee invited Rev. Wright to come to Albany on the fourth Sunday in February. We invite you to come down at any time. Morning Star. Dots. The Morning Star Baptist Church held its regular services Sunday. Our pastor has been sick for two weeks. He is able to be out of bed this week. Rev. J W Edwards baptized for him Sunday morning. Rev Hillman filled the pulpit at night. Our pastor will be out with us Sunday. Our grand rally will be Sunday. The public is cordially invited. The Sunday school is in a prosperous condition, Bro. SCOTT BROS., West Broad and Gwinnett Sts. ICE CREAM Furnished in a quantity for entertainments and plenics From,SCOTT BROS ICE CREAM FACTORY, West Broad and Gwinnett Sts. Cold,Soda and Ice Creamalways on haud at our ICE CREAM PARLOR The Only Colored Dry Goods Store in Savannh. Shoes,Hats, Underwear and Furnishings for men, women and children. You positively save money trading at Ross Pauline is leadig this little army to success. The Womans Mission Society is moving on alright. The B Y P U meetings are just grand. The choir is playing its part. Preaching at 11 a.m. Sunday by Lc. Scott. Sunday school at 3 p.m. Rev. Haywood at 8:30 p.m will deliver a special sermon, subject "Church Finance" The choir will render special music for the occasion. Second Baptist Church. Second Baptist Church. Unless otherwise ordered by the church the following are the officers for 1009: John H May, D D L L D, pastor, Deacon board; W R Fields, R Mynor, R M Davis; J F Jones, J H Rogers, S H Maxwell, L A Mack G J Moore, D Holloway, A Rannier, W H Later by A I Washington, W S Roundfield, D W Osborne, A McHardy, senior deacon, secretary J, W Roberts; organist, Mi s E L Monroe; sextor and chanter, Chas. F W tears; treasurer, John F Jones; Sunday school superintendent E B Elmore; auditing committee, Tha Millege Dr, S W Roundfield, W H Burgus; ushers, Bros. Willhamson, Andrews and James Maynor. The deacons are yet to be elected. All the annually el cited office will be formally installed by the pastor at the January communion services. Our licentiate preachers are Bros. J J Regers and W W Warthen. One ordained older in our ranks, the Rev Hosea Maxwell. Petere and harmony are existing in all the departments from pastor down. The stock list is large among whom are Sisters Childs, Bass, Morriso. Williams, Hart, Thrash, Jackson, Old and M Millege and Bros Carter, Wilms. Willham, Jones, Brown, Houston, Deacon McHardy, James and others. One funeral during the week. The concert Wednesday night under the supervision of Chorister Waters was a well directed concern and well displayed. Tomorrow is our last communion for the year and every member of the church is requested to present at 3:30 p.m. in the church and congregation will be with us, also Rens. B H J Canwell, Wm McKinney, L W Boynton, W Brown, J W Hill, J Rwalt, J W H Walker, D W Cannon, B D deacons of the First A B Church and others. Everybody invites to attend the Christmas ming service at 5:30 o'clock. This is to be one of the greatest Christmas services ever held here. Sister Joakins, one of our older members has moved to Dublin to spend the rest of her life. Sister Ellen Richardson has returned from the east. Re. A L Hamilton, secretary Ministers Union worshiped with us Sunday. Dr. May will preach tomorrow at 11 o'clock. subject "All things in Christ" Dr. J A Brockett will preach at night. Hear the chair to morrow, attend Sunday school at 2:30 p.m. First Tabernacle Dots Our Sunday school is increasing each Sabbath with the many interesting features put forth by Bapt. W Howard and his teachers. We are preparing to give a grand musical concert Wed.-Saturday night. Dec. 16 at Masonic Temple. We ask that our sister schools will turn out with us and see the funny play Indian march. Services as usual. Early prayer meeting 5 o'clock, preaching at 6 a.m. Sunday school at 3 p.m. preaching at 5 p.m by the pastor. Rev. B J Carasell Minister's Union. The Ministers Union held its regular session at the First A B Church, Rev Barron conducted the devotional exercises. The Union endorsed the Evergreen Old Folks Home which is under the management of Rev. C L Hayes. There was some of the members who opposed the endorsement of the home and the Rev. W M Barron ask that his name be published as being opposed to the endorsement. There was also a resolution endorser the action of the F A B Church in their wise choice of pastor in the person of Rev. W. L Jones of Atlanta, Ga., as follows: Whereas, the First A B Church of Savannah, Ga., has called to its pastorate the Rev. Dr. W. L Jones of Savannah, Dr. W. L Jones of Savannah, is now a part and parcel of the Savannah Baptist Ministry, and whereas he is fitted by training in the school's and through long years of pastoral labors to stand at the head of America's greatest Negro Baptist Church. Therefore, be it Resolved, that the Baptist Ministerial Alliance of Sayannah, Ga., congratulate the F A B Church for its wise selection and for its consideration of educational, moral and spiritual fences. Resolved that the alliance heart welcome Jonathon to city and pledge him to do all it is power to make his labor here a sure casse and of great benefit to the Kingdom, the denomination and himself A Brother's Tribute "It must be sweet in childhood, to give back the spirit to the Maker 'ere the heart becomes seared by the marks of sin." Even so it must be with young womanhood. Though the heart throbs buoyantly from the expectations of future pleasures and with longings to accomplish its full measure in earth's great contents, the souls of the good look heavenward with even greater hopes. So was it with our young friend Miss Anna Johnson, whose life ebbed away on the 3rd, inst. She was young, possessed of an amiability pleasant to note—modest, patient and gentle. She was the sister of Mrs. J.M. Northington of 811 31st St. west, and a faithful member of St. Philip's church. The ways of the Lord are just, but are 'past finding out,' by mortals. He lendeth us life for a season as He injects into flowers their sweetness. Man may attempt to fathom divine, delve; but falls far short of the "why" these sad occurrances and yet man does know of the possibilities of eternal rest, and there is comfort in the fact, that it is his to pray — "O, God my immost soul convert, And deeply on my thankless heart, Eternal things impress; Give me to feel their solemn weight And save ene it be too late. Wake me to righteousness." Thus did our friend pray and the answer was the awakening. J. M. Northington. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Habersham and Harris streets, We invite the general public to services. Sunday 11 a.m., and 8 p.m. Wednesday 8 p.m. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Strangers and visitors in the city are cordially invited to worship here during their stay. No trouble about seats; they are all free. Only one collection is taken up at a service. No collection taken up during week days services. Familiar hymns and tunes in which everybody can join. The sermons are short, affording every- body ample opportunity for getting home at a reasonable and seasonable hour. The minister is ready at any time to minister to anybody who has no regular church connection, no matter who they are and what they are. For the Ron of man came to seek and save that which is lost. Come and pay us a visit you won't regret it. Musical Concert. Grand Musical and Concert at St. Philip's Monumental A. M. E. Church Monday night Dec 14th, under the auspices of the Sunday School. Admission 20 cents. Program Asthen, By choir Invocation, Dr. L. A. Townsley, pastor. Solo, Miss Nette Houser Recitation, Robert Powell. Solo, Mrs. A. R. Roberson. Duett, Miss Carroll and Loftin. Recitation, Miss L. Carroll. Solo, Miss P. Marshall. Duett Miss Drayton and Boggs. Solo, Miss S. Gaston. Recitation, Miss M. Hill. Solo, Mr. W. H. Stikes. Solo, Mr. J. Johnson. Part Second. Profil Koo Lann Chang will entertain the audience for 15 minutes, fire, glass and 506 pound stone. W. O. P. Sherman, Jr. Inimitable Anna Held. * * first performance at the New York Theatre, Broadway and Long Acre Square, last Monday night, they do say that as high as $15 each was paid for tickets, * * 'SBO' was the sign on the street. * * When Miss Janvier sang "It's Perfectly Terrible" the audience said it was great, so the New York Sunday World promptly secured the right to print the song from Mr. Belcher, the New York partner of Jerome H Remick & Co., and this song will be given words and music complete, with next Sunday World. WHAT? Wanted—$6 to $12 per day Wanted—36 to 512 per day We want in every county; a honest colored man, and one that is interested in bettering his condition, to take charge of a new line of work, and place some local agents under him. The business will do the rest. No competition, fast seller, needed in every home in town and especially. In the country. None but straightforward man, need apply. Write quick for the agency. Address, Post Office Box 245, Sayannah, Ga Only Dry Goods Store owned and controlled by colored people, Scott Bros., West Broad and Gwinnett streets. The Georgia Mutual Life and Health Insurance Co. of Augusta, Ga., a recent organization composed of some of the most widely known men of the South in the Insurance business have at last revised the insurance system by doubling the chances of a policy-holder to receive benefit to that of any other policy on the market. Since the public has been crying for a reformed government, we have shown our endorsement by putting on the market an improved policy. Above all you should see it. Note the Board of Directors: Jas. S. Harper, President. Bishop R. S. Williams, Vice Pres. A. M. Sherrill, Gen. Mgr. H. G. Dugas, Sec. and Treas. A. G. Sartor, Auditor. Rev. C. T. Walker, D. D. Dr. G. N. Stoney. Jno. F. Dugas. We have liberal propositions to offer live and experience agents call or write our Home office, 901 Campbell St., Augusta, G. 241 W, Broad St., Savannah, Ga. H. T. SINGLETON, Dist. S. Surf. THE SAVANNAH-TRIBUNE SATURDAY, Dec. 13, 1908. If you want your refreshments to be tip top use Scott Bros. ice cream. Miss Geraldine A. Parkhurst left on Tuesday for Charleston, S. C., where she will act as maid of honor for Miss Annabelle Dorill. Her friends wish her a pleasant stay. On Friday of last week Mrs. M. Alice Cole left on a flying business trip in South Carolina, and on her return she spent a few hours very pleasantly with friends in Beaufort. You can get ice cream and cold drinks at McFall's Gwinnett Lane and East Broad streets. Miss Maud Jackson who has been the guest of Capt. and Mrs. W. D. Armatrong returned to Atlanta Tuesday. Mrs. Emma Mills, wife of Rev. L. S. Mills Grahamville, S. C., and Mrs. Maggie Proctor were in the city a few days ago on business. Mr. D A. Carr died on Wednesday in Jacksonville. The body was brought here last night The funeral takes place Sunday. He was a member of Sanctorum Lodge of Mason, the members of which are requested to meet at the temple at 1 o'clock to attend the funeral. Little Luella May, the one year old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. H. May, had a painful accident last week by her two years old brother William H. throwing her eyes full of carbolic acid. The accident is painful but not serious and the sight lot injured. On Tuesday night in the presence of the family and a few friends. Mr. Jas Rose and Miss Selena Hardy were joined in holy wedlock at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. W. T. Whiley 805 West Broad street Mrs. Dora Cooper of Lyons was among our visitors during the races Mrs. Cooper is one of the prominent ladies in her section and has a large number of friends. Mr. C. C. Grant, one of our boys but now residing in Washington, D. C. is spending his vacation here with his mother, sisters and friends. He is looking well. Mr. Alex. E. Carey arrived in the city last week from Washington D. C., on a visit to relatiyes and friends. He will spend his vacation here. We are always glad to note whenever our boys are making good. The parlor concert given by the choir of F. A. B. Church at the home of Mrs. J. Ward, 503 thirty fourth street, west on Wednesday night last was a success in every way The music was well rendered to the delight of a large audience. A social followed the music until a late hour. Parlor concerts will be a popular feature with the choir and the next one will be eagerly awaited with pleasure. The host of friends of Mr. Jas H: Hooker have been much concern ed about his condition during the weeks. He has been ailing for several week Many have been the anxious inquiry about him. Mr. Hooker is among our oldest and most respected citizens No one is held in higher esteem by his friends than he. His name is a synonym of honesty and straight forwardness. All of us join in praying for his recovery. Kindly pay your subscription. When your time expires and you do not want the paper continued, notify us at once to stop it. The law gives us the right to collect from a subscriber as long as the paper continues. Subscribers can readily see the necessity of notifying us to stop the paper when they do not want it longer. tf. Cordlally Received. Rey L. A. Townsly, D. D., the new pastor of St. Philip's Monumental Church preached at each service on Sunday. At night the church was crowded and there were many expressions of approval of Dr. Townsly. The services as usual tomorrow and the public is invited. At F. A. B. Church, Bolton street. Rev. C. A. Zeigler, A B., B. D., who spent five days with K.-v. L. W. Boynton, is now in Brunswick, enroute to Jacksonville, Fla. The services on last Lord's were largely attended. The pastor preached a soul stirring sermon from Psalms 25:1. By request, he will preach from a special text tomorrow night, subject "Walk about Zion" All are welcome. Square Yourself. Each of our hundreds of delinquent subscribers should square themselves before the ending of the year by settling the amount that they owe for subscription. The poor printer whose debts are many would appreciate this much. If you cannot come to the office ring us up and we will send our collector to see you. Some of our subscribers have a way to wait until the collector calls and say that they gave order for the paper to be discontinued sometime before. This is not right. If you do not want the paper ring us up or drop us a card saying so. Be honest with us please. A Useful Life. Ended. On Thanksgiving day Mrs. Diana Armstrong departed this life. She was born at Grahamville, S. C., Jan. 1st, 1847. She came to Savannah when a girl and has since resided here. Mrs. Armstrong was twice married, her first husband being the late William Whitehead and second Stephen A. Armstrong, also deceased. In her thirteenth year she became a christian and up to her death she was steadfast in the faith and welcomed death. She was a faithful and active member of St. Philip's A. M. E. Church. The funeral service was held there Sunday following her death. After the choir sang "Salfwe meet beyond the river" Rev. Lindsay read a chapter and then by request the choir rendered "I would not live always," "My faith looks up to Thee" after which the pastor in his simple but eloquent way spoke of his visits to the deceased and her fortitude in Christ and her many virtues. The choir then sang "Asleep in Jesus" and the body was borne from the church, to Laurel Grove. At the grave the pastor committed the body while Miss Aurelia Allen, Mrs. R. Hudson, Mrs. F. DeZone, Mr. O. Holmes sang by request "Abide with me" "Son of my Soul." The floral designs were many and beautiful, and showed the esteem in which the deceased was held. The honorary pallbearers were Messrs. Adam Bradwell, R. Barnes, W. W. Love, her active ones were Messrs Frank Coleman, Geo. Gilmore, Wm. DeZone and Theodore Mitchell. Besides a daughter Miss Carolyn Armstrong, the deceased leaves two nieces Mrs. Anna Brooks of New York, Mrs. Mamie Memenger of Boston, Mass., grand niece, Miss Irene Brooks of New York and a host of loyal friends to mourn her death. --- Horne-Boozar. Mr. M. L. Horne and Miss Jenebelle Boozer were married on Monday night Dec. 7th, inst. It was a kind of "Gretna Greene" affair and created no little surprise and comment. Both parties are popular in the city's social life and many were the congratulations. Mr. Horne is a Railway Postal Clerk and an export at the trade. Miss Boozar is an accomplished young lady, possessed more than ordinary intelligence. We wish them a peaceful and profitable sail down the stream of life. Election of Officers. Opal Court No. 41 of Calanthe, elected the following officers at its last meeting: F. M. Cohen, W. O; Mrs. Lizzie Milton. W. Inx; Mrs. Laura B. Read, W. Inspector; Miss Carrie B. Hendrickson, W. O; Mrs. Mary E. Harper, R. of D; Mrs. SarL. Alston, R. of A; Mrs. Sarah J. Waring, R. of Dep; Mrs. Mamie E. Dukes, W. S. D; Miss Mamie Ljohnnson, W. J. D; Mrs. Lavinia Lloyd, W. Con; Mrs. Mattie Oulvert, W. Arat. Con; Mrs. Ella Rivers. W. E; Mrs. Ophelia Richardson, W. H; Miss Mattie Victory, W. P.; Grand Kep, to Grand Court; Mrs. Rachel E. Wright; Alternate Mrs. Carrie E. Thurman. Officers will be installed Jan. 5th, by the Deputy Grand Worthy Counsellor, Mrs. Josephine Miller. This is the mother court of Georgia, and much is expected of its officers. Elks~Memorial. Last Sunday the Weldon Lodge No 26, I. B. P. O. of Elks of the World assembled at Harris street hall and marched in a body to Masonic Temple where the annual memorial service was held. The auditorium was becoming decorated with colors of the order, especially so the stage where sat the officers and the participants. The printed program was carried out. The music was furnished by the Appolo Orchestra. Solos were beautifully rendered by Misses H. O. Houstoun and Rosa Jones, while a quartette rendered selections. The Thanatopis was read by by Dr. I. D. Williams. Dr. Lloyd's address was a gem, and no better sermon was ever heard so full of thought so earnestly delivered with fluency and with periorations that were telling as was that delivered by Rey. W. L. Cash, of the Congregational Church. Mr. J. R. Brown delivered the enlogy. The attendance was large and the audience appreciated the program. Sermon at St. Stephens. Tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock, Rev. W. T. Dakin, Curator of St. John's Church will preach at St. Stephen's. Rev. Mr. Dakin delivers interesting and able sermons and it is always a treat to hear him. The usual service will be held in the morning at 11 o'clock. To these and all of the services visitors will be welcomed. Annual Dance. Weldon Lodge of Elks will give one of the swellest dance of the season next Tuesday night at Masonec Temple. It will be a high class affair which will preclude the class that is generally offensive at some entertainments. This is an excellent chance for an evening of enjoyment for the pleasure seekers. You are inyited. AMUSEMENT COLUMN. The U. L. Houston Bancavent Association will give a white rose entertainment at Masonic Temple, Monday night December 21st. Tickets 25 and 35 cents. Welden Lodge No 26 I. B. P. O. Elks of the World will celebrate their sixth anniversary at Masonic Temple Tuesday night December 15th. Tickets 75 cent A grand Ball will be given by the Nightingale Club No 15 at Masonic Temple, Tuesday night December 29th. Tickets 25 and 40 cents: Riding Band Fountain No 2758 U. O. R. R. will give a grand entertainment at Harris street-hall, Monday night, December 14th. Tickets 15 and 25 cents. 'The L. B. S. Club will give their first dance of the season at Masonic Temple Monday night December 14th. Tickets 25 and 40 cents. A five nights fete will be given at Duffy street hall, by the P N F's Association commencing Monday night, December 14th. Tickets 10 cents. A grand Merry Widow Ball will be given by the Ladies Auxiliary of Savannah Division U O T B at Harris street hall, Tuesday night, January 6th. Tickets 15 and 26 cents. A new year entertainment will be given under the auspices of Georgia Company No. 2, K of Dat Harris street hall, Friday night, January 1st. Tickets 25 and 40 cents. Zerah Lodge No. 165, I O G S and D of 8, U S A will give their second annual dance at Masonic Temple, Wednesday night December 30th. Tickets 25 and 25 cents. Remember that Golden Star Lodge No. 129, I O G S and D of 8, U S A will give a grand entertainment at Harris street hall, Monday night, December 28th. Tickets 25 and 40 cents. The Imperial Aid and Social Club will give a swell entertainment at Harris St. Hall, Monday night January 4th. Tickets 35 and 10 cents. "Santa Claus at his beat" a beautiful Christmas Cantata by the pupils at Beach Institute Wednesday night, December 23, Proceeds for industrial equipment. Tickets 10 cents. A Kimona entertainment will be given at Masonic Temple by White Rose Court No. 72 of Calastone Friday night, January 15th. Tickets 15 cents. There will be a grand Concert given by First Tabernacle Baptist Sunday School at Masonic Temple Wednesday night December 10th. Tickets 10 cents. A grand New Year entertainment will be given under the auspices of Georgia Company No. 2, U. U'R K. of D. at Harris Street Hall, Friday night January 1st Tickets 25 and 40 cents. A sacred Concert and lecture will be given at St. Benedict's Church Tuesday night, Dec. 29th, for the benefit of the church. Lecturer: Rey Jos. A Dahlent, "Christmas in Ireland" Tickets 25 cents. A new year Oyster Roast, barbecue and dance will be given at Styles' Park by he Farmera Union Club. Friday Jan. 1st. Tickets 25 tents. Bustic Picnic. I take great pleasure in announcing to the public in general and many friends had well-wishers, that our annual Rustic Picnic of the Faithful Workers of Beth-Eden Baptist Church, will take place Friday evening December 18th at Masonic Temple. Little need to be said about this entertainment. No pain nor expense will be spared to accomplish the same. At this, grand outing we will have a barbecued tuxey. Hoping to be honored with your presence on Friday evening December 18th. Admission 15 cents. I am yours very truly, MRS. HENRIETTA RICHARDSON. Chairman of the committee. Expert Repairer. Mr. Eltjah J. Quarterman, expert sawing machine repairer and adjuster, has returned to the city and connected himself again with the New Home Sawing Machine office as salesman and repairer. See him if you want to buy either a new or good second hand machine or want your old one repaired. Corner Barnard and York streets. Vaudeville Three Times a Week. The Ace Comedy Company will be seen in Vaudeville at Duffy's street hall every Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights. Manager Gathers has secured some of the following artists: Willie West, stage manager; Allen Brown. Singing and Dancing Comedian; Isaas Johnson, ohinnie Turner, Effie Loyal, Emma Young and Beasie Jones; Burgene Cuy Jr, Trap Drummer; Chas. Williams Cornetist; Mases Gathers, Pianist. Admission 10am. The Apollo Dance Class We teach Yorke, Mazourka, Spanish Waltz; Lancers, Schottische and all the late dances. Special attention given to beginners. ADMISSION: Weldon·Lodge I. B. P. O. ELKS OF THE W. Will Celebrate Their Sixth Anniversary At Masonic Temple TUESDAY EVENING December 15th. For Rent. Five room, house 15 Moore Ave. apply 320 Jones street, east. Nicely furnished rooms 320 Jones street east. B. H. LEVY BRO. & CO. "Be Among the Well-Dressd and Be Sure That Your Ctothes Bear Levy's Label." Our Fall and Winter Suits and Overcoats are in and our line is about complete. And our other leading makes of clothes are all in, forming what we believe to be the finest selection of men's ready for service garments that it is possible to get together. "STYLE, FABRIC, WORKMANSHIP AND MODERATE PRICE" can be found here in profusion. Come in and try on a few of the garments. Manhatan Shirts $1.50 Dunlap Hats $5.00. Stetson Hats $3.50 Young's Hats $3.00 DR. L. S. PARKS, DENTIST 240 Barnard St., Savannah, GA. Does all kind of high grade dental work of the best quality and workmanship. Gold crowns and bridge work. White Porcelain Pivot, and Gold Crowns mounted on the natural roots. Gold Fillings, Cement Fillings, and Silver or Amalgam Fillings, from nine to a full set of teeth $7.00 and $8.00. Broken Places mended and teeth added to old ones for a small cost. BellPhone 1244 Gold Crown Guarantee Gold Crown Colonial · Hotel The finest Colored Hotel in the South. First-Class in Every Respect. 21 Large Airy Rooms. Hot and Cold Batns on Eacn Floor. Gas and Electric Lights. Private Dining Rooms. First-Class Cafe, Billiard and Pool Room Attached. C. H. Douglass, Prop. 861 and 363 Fourth St., MACON, GA. For First Class Shoe Repairing GO TO The Atlanta Shoe Shop Special attention paid to Ladies and Child ren Shoes. Polite attention given to all work. 103 LIBERTY ST., WEST. J. H. WASHINGTON, Prop. F. F. JONES, DEALER IN Beef - Veal - Mutton Lamb-Pork-Hams Bacon and CORNED BEEF All Kinds of GAME in Season. Goods promptly delivered to any part of the city free of charge. STALL 31 DUTY MARKET --- Dr. J. W. Jamerson, All Work Guaranteed. 623 WEST BROAD STREET. Bet. Huntingdon and Hall. Bell Phone 2098. Miller's Resort OYSTER ROAST. Oysters in Every Style. Lunches of the most delicious kind. When out for a drive, stop at this well known resort. Facilities to entertain PRIVATE PARTIES. A Cordial Welcome await :! Patrons. GO TO P. L. Bowen & Co. Where will get the I GROCERIES, MEAT, GRAIN and Fl 504 Gwinnett St., west Bad Mouths Made Good Digestion Rest When your teeth bother you co Dr. Geo. R. Shi THE DENTIST 5243 West Broad St. ∑ Brown the Swastika kana. We are going to make things lily for ninety days. We have-356 watcher, five roses swastika articles, such as lace pins, cuff pins, vail pins, hat cuff buttons, eight day clocks at nickle clocks at 75 cents, all must go cut price. We received your royal nostrance last year. We are encouraged to make a finer display for you and your this year. All hall, Savannah tail come to answer thy best pleasure, be to fly, to swim, to dive into the fire, to ride on the bargain clouds, to show you value unheard and prices before its history of horology. See the big clocks on outside of door.[807]. West Broad street, Savannah, Ga A New Pharmacy 809 West Broad St. Prescriptions carefully pounded. Drugs Toilet Articles and Sundries. Candles; Soda Water a d Ice Cream. J. F. Ford, Prop. LODGE ROOMS ENTERTAINMENT HALL with Piano and Orchestra Hired Together. Music furnished with the Hall MORSE'S HALL. CLOTHING $1.00 A WEEK Newest Styles Lowest Prices Easiest Terms Keep this store in mind. A charge account here will be a positive benefit to you. MEN'S CLOTHING WOMEN'S CLOTHING BOYS' CLOTHING No red tape—a square deal to fall. 13 stores—factory to wearer. Cash store prices. MENTER & ROSEMARK CO. 107 Broughton St., L.P.2-STAIRWAY. THE PULPIT. SCHOLARLY SUNDAY SERMON BY THE REV DR. C. W. M'CORMICK. Theme: Prayer. Hrooklyn, N.Y. — A large audience gathered in the Nostrand Avenue M. E. Church, Sunday morning, to hear the first sermon by the new pastor, the Rev. Dr. Charles W. McCormick. He was greeted by hundreds of the people at the close of the service. His morning subject was "The Ground and Scope of Christian Prayer." The text was from Ephesians 1:16-17. Wherefore I also cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers." Dr. McCormick said: "Saint Paul was a man of prayer. He believed in prayer. He was fully persuaded that between himself, a persecuted and imprisoned apostle, and needy, saints everywhere, there was a vital and effective relationship by way of the throne of grace. To him the question, Does God answer, prayer? had no existence. Had he lived in our day he would have had little in common with those who find the chief value of prayer in the self-inspiration and self-culture which undoubtedly are among its good results. The nearest he ever came to speaking of the reflex influence of prayer was in his letter to the Phillipsians, where he says: "Be careful for nothing; but in everything, by prayer supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God, which passeth all understanding, all knowledge of hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus." Here the result of prayer is subjective. It is the peace of a soul that has joyfully copied everything to the care of God, the Father. But it is not the mere relief from anxiety which follows the shifting of one's hearts to the back of another. It is the "peace of God," God's peace, the kind and measure of peace which God has, and which He imparts to His children who trust in Him, of which Jesus said, "My peace I give unto you." The ground of Paul's confidence in prayer is his conception of God and of his own relation to God as a chosen ambassador. Back of all his theology and ethical teaching lies his own personal experience. God had touched his life and spoken directly to him. This experience was at once his point of outlook and his unfalling ground of confidence for himself and for the church. His conception of God was that: God is both transcendent and immanent; above the world and in the world; not the logical concept of philosophy, nor the unknowable force of science. He was a personal God, opeesternal power and Godhead are disgraceful in the works of his creature; who-gave him infun men who upholds all things by the end of his power; who seeks to redeem the world in Christ; who works in the saints by His spirit to will and to do His own good pleasure; and who promised in Christ the complete restoration of all His children. It antedates and is involved in creation. It is as strong and changeless as the nature of God Himself. Such was Paul's thought of God: "God is the one who has his own relation to God—and of his mission accords with this thought. He was simply God's man or as he loved to say, God's bond-servant; the least of all the saints, but called of God to declare the mystery of redemption to a perishing world. Necessity was laid upon him; the love of God constrained him; he was debtor to all men because of the great grace given unto him; he was part of God's plan, implicated from the very beginning of creation. As such, could do nothing but obey and trust as becomes a co-worker with God. It is not strange, therefore, that with such ideas of God and himself he should believe in prayer. It is inconceivable that he should not. Prayer in such a case is simply the confidential request of a weaker partner in a work dear to both partners. The answer is assured. Besides, God had already given His Son; what needful thing could He withhold? Whoever prays with Paul will have no narrow or exclusive views of prayer. Listen to some of the petitions he offers. He prays that he may be prospered by the will of God for the sake of his family. The Ephesians, that they may have the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with power through the Spirit, and having Christ constantly dwell- ing in their hearts that that they may perfectly know God's surpassing love. He asks: God to give the Philippians the spirit of wisdom and discernment and discrimination, that they may be sincere and void of offense, filled with all the fruits of righteousness. In like manner he prays, that the Colossians may be filled with the knowledge of God's will in spiritual wisdom and understanding, walk worthy, bear fruit, increasing in knowledge, and power. Finally he prays that, God may count the Thessalonians worthy of their high calling, and fill every desire, growing out of goodness, and every work of faith full of His power. In all of Paul's prayers we miss a familiar note. He seems to disregard the ordinary needs of life. Yet he did not really do so. He simply subordinated them and assumed that God would withhold from His chill work. With his God's work we were everything. With his God's did that work faithfully. God would supply all his needs. Hence he prayed for what he thought was of highest importance. As to the rest, he was in God's care. The great pleasures of Paul's prayers are three: For a satisfying knowledge of God, a worthy life, and accordant power. These are 'man's great needs. Our text to-day deals chiefly with the first. An essential prerequisite of an sat- tle is the ability to prepare a certain soul-preparation which God only can give. This preparation is two- fold: 1. The Spirit of God recreates the spirit of man so that it becomes a spirit of wisdom. 2. In like manner it becomes a spirit of revelation. By the term 'spirit of wisdom' is meant, not merely a wise spirit, though so much is, of course, implied, but a spirit which is essentially wise even in its temper and action. Likewise the "spirit of revelation" signifies not the revelation or the power to make revelations, but a spirit which can receive—is susceptible to revelations. Such a spirit results partly from the removal of limitations, partly from a change in point of view, and partly from added power. Only such a spirit can see God truly or life wholly. Only heart vision is clear vision. Hence the prayer of the text, that the eyes of the heart may be enlightened. It was with the eyes of the heart that the father saw the wrong, since a knowledge of God involves and conditions a man's wisdom and spiritual understanding, and is essential to wholeness of vision, that the very sanctity of our views of life is wrapped up in our conception of God. In the knowledge of Him all other knowledge has its beginning and interpretation. Three great corollaries are involved in the knowledge of God for which Paul prays: 1. If God be the transcendent and immanent God of his experience, and if men come to know Him as such, the call of God to salvation and holiness is a perfect guarantee of His loving interest, and a sufficient reason for unfailing hope. In the knowledge of God, the child of God perceives the hope of his calling: 2. The riches of God's glory is in His saints, His inheritance, and the people of His possession. The nature and work of God display His valuation of a redeemed race. The saints are His cherished possession. 3. To Jesus as Paul knew him in Christ Jesus to the glory accord at work which God relies upon to save the world, and to apprehend the greatness of His power toward us who believe. To know God is to understand that all power in Heaven and in earth is at His disposal and that it is pledged to supply all the needs of His children. Both the other subjects for which Paul prays are impossible without this knowledge of God; with it, they are possible and almost assured. The perfect walk and the perfect work would seem to be the normal outgrowth of such spiritual understanding. To know Him and Jesus Christ whom He hath sent, is, and must ever be, life eternal. Dr. Frank Crane's Epigrams. The truest prayers are simple silence. To feel God is to pray. Prayer is the orientation of life; finding God, as sailors find a star. Littleness is self-hood; greatness consists in being a vessel for the infinite. Our sole disease is impotence. No man ever had enough vitality, enough passion. Our passion trails its flower in the slime, not because it grows too strong, but because it has not enough vigor to raise its bloom toward Heaven. Love knows no crime, but too little love. It is the dull razor that cuts. The sickly rose plants are they that are attacked by vermin. Impurity comes from a morbid love; when love strikes its tap root down into the infiltrate it purifies itself—"even as He is pure." Half dead souls secrete poison; hardy, sunlit, out-of-door souls make honey. Our eyes are adulteries, envies and such like, because there is a worm in the core of our souls. My hand is lame when my soul is dry. Work is a sort of substitute for play and law is a substitute for life; for with children it is all play and in Christ there is no law. There are two kinds of law; as gravitation and a statute; the latter was Moses' kind, the former Jesus'. —From Sermon, Preached by Dr. Frank Crane at Union Church, Worcester, Mass. A. Fresh Beginning. An Indiana chemist has discovered a chemical process to revive gas wells, and is having great success. He has taken hold of a number of dead wells and brought on big flows again. He uses a chemical which, lowered to the bottom of the well, eats its way through the Trenton rock, dissolving and cleaning out a cement which has formed in the pores, clogging the way for the gas to pass to the well. Another charge is put down with nitroglycerine on top and shot into the rock. It is claimed the revived wells are as good as any. How many Christians there are who need to be revived. It is not that their religious capabilities are exhausted, but that some worldly cement has shut off the communication between the heart and God. Joshua brought to the people of Israel a new chapter of spiritual power that their lives might again be opened Godward, and His grace flow freshly to them.—Baptist Teacher. Ambassador of Christ. Laws are made, men are subjected to civil authority. Broken laws are open to penalty. The governments are powerful enough to enforce. It men in authority are weak or unwilling, is it in the power of the church to say thou shalt? Is the church losing the noble standards, that it has won? Is she no longer the ambassador of Christ? Has she become the spy of government? Fountain is Always Open. After, the poor labors of the day are open, my heart still cries. $God be merciful to me a sinner." I am deeply sensible that daily, hourly, and momentarily I stand in need of the Lord. I am in need of the Lord. Thanks be to God, the fountains always open. Oh, what an anchor is this to my roil!" Lady Huntingdon. (Wet and Dry Goods. One of the things that is breaking up the American home to-day is the women's love for fire, goods and the man's love for wet goods. The greatest enemy the American home has is the American saloon. Be bold Don't be a weak-kneed participant; stand boldly upon your feet. One of the most important movements which has been started in Georgia in a long time is that in the interest of good roads and it is earnestly hoped that the events which are now being made to that end will bear abundant fruit. The chamber of commerce will endeavor to secure a good road congress, and asks the cooperation of the Governor, and the city and county authorities. It is no exaggeration to say that good roads are as important in many respects as a public school system. They contribute in a practical way to the upbuilding of the 'whole State', they knit the State into neighborhoods and bring every farm house into closer proximity to the markets. They stimulate and encourage social and business inter-communication. Many times, over they pay the cost of their construction by increasing the taxable value of the lands through which they run and hence the tax revenue of the various counties. Mr. Walter G. Cooper, secretary of the chamber of commerce, has made a statement of the economic value of good roads which is little less than startling to those who are not familiar with the facts. He shows that a system of good roads in Georgia would mean a saving of ten millions of dollars a year to the people of the State. The cost of hauling by rail in the United States is about three-fourths of a cent per ton mile; hauling on the average country, road costs about twenty-five cents, while hauling on sandy roads in dry weather costs about sixty cents per ton mile. It requires no very elaborate mathematical calculation to see how great a burden it is upon the people who have to pay this heavy cost of road transportation, when it would be an easy matter to reduce that cost to one-third or one-fourth the present expense. The cost on the average country roads of Europe and the best roads in this country, like the road from here to Roswell, for instance, is only about eight cents per ton mile, as compared, we have seen, with twenty-five cents on the average road. If now costs about fifteen million dollars a year to do the hauling on the country roads of the State, and twenty-five millions to pay the freight bills of the railways of Georgia, although the wagons haul only five million tons, as against twenty million tons hauled by the railways. It is evident at a glance that three-fourths of the burdens which the people of Georgia now have to bear for transportation could be abolished by a system of good roads, and when that saving was effected the benefits would have only begun. The good results would be felt in every channel of our social and business life. This road building can be accomplished at a comparatively small cost. While it is true that a macadam road, thirty feet wide, would cost five thousand dollars a mile, a sand-clay road, such as may be built throughout the greater part of Georgia, could be constructed for about one hundred and fifty-dollars a mile, and would stand well in all weather with the average traffic. This is a condition which applies to at least half the area of the State of Georgia. Let the people of Georgia pause and consider what it would mean to be able to save ten-million-dollars a year on transportation charges. The number of things we could do with that money fairly kindles the imagination. And yet, as we have said, this saving in transportation is but one of the many benefits to be derived from a good roads system.—Atlanta Journal. - Autos Damage, Roads. A large road building firm in St. Joseph County complains of the damage done to the country roads, in this fashion: "The invasion of heavy, high-speed automobiles in ever-increasing numbers has played havoc with the highways. The old gravel-roads built up by the township trustee with the aid of farmers of the district will not last a season. The material best suited, according to experiments, is a crushed stone with a binder, but so far all binders are too expensive to be practical. The crushed stone is irregular in shape, and does not roll but interlocks. Erena briek will not withstand the attacks of the automobile." We do not see any better way out of the difficulty than the one we suggested not long ago; to require the auto people to build; their own roads and keep them in repair, by a special tax on the machines. Let them have a space of, say, twelve feet on one side or both of the roadway, to improve with whatever material may be found; suited to the purpose, and leave the remainder for the exclusive use of teams.—Indiana Farmer. Inquiries conducted in over 1000 counties of the United States by the Department of Agriculture indicate that the average length of haul of crops over country roads is 12.1 miles, the average weight of the road 2002 pounds and the average cost per mile 25.2 cents, or about $3 per load, the figures being based on cost of labor, feed, wear, etc. No Smoking For Children. The Board or Education has or dered the prohibition of smoking by young persons under seventeen years of age.—The Shanghai Mercury. Fashions M. B. H. J. A. B. 1 New York City.—Much of the popularity extended to, the house boats made on such a pliancy, this, one is due to the ease with which they can 1 be made and to the comfort that they provide. In the illustration efdown flannel is the material and the trimming is ribbon banding, but the various lighter, weight flannels are 12 exceedingly beautiful this year and equally appropriate, while cashmere and henrietta cloth and fabrics of similar weight are preferred by many women, and the design suits them all equally well. Again, if something still less expensive is wanted the pretty flannellets and cotton crepes may well be suggested as being especially well adapted to the purpose. If the closing of buttons with loops is not liked the fronts can be finished with hems and the closing be made with buttons and buttonholes while the lower edge and the collar and the sleeves are finished in any way that may be liked. The coat is made with fronts, backs and under arm gores and is finished at the neck edge with a roll-over collar. The sleeves are in two portions each. The quantity of material required for the medium size is three and a half. yards; twenty-four, or twenty-seven, two yards, forty-four or one and three-quarter yards forty-four inches wide, with four and a half yards of ribbon. Fashion for Pentl Earrings Fashion for Pearl Earrings "It is interesting that the style in earrings has not changed." It is as pronounced as ever. The large baroque peaks are worn against the ear, and all manner of semi-precious stones are worn in pear-shaped drops that fall halfway down the neck. V1521SVhihafonil212 In spite of its long continued reign in popular favor the forecast of colors shows that blue is in the land. The greenish blues and the bluish greens will be very fashionable. Peacock blues, zinnia blushes and some deep, are most attractive. And then come the lion's blues, the grayish blues and slaty blues, blues with a suggestion of lavender and those of the electric hue. The goolgin blues are liked and the old navy is never taken from the list. Womandon is Bare Necked. Practically, in spite of the vogue for long, sleeves, womandon is bare necked and bare armed. Only an unlined film of tulle or net covering these parts makes an apology for daytime decolletage. Tucked Blouse or Shirt: Waist. Larkin House of Saints Waist. The plain, tailored shirt waist is the one which is sure to be in demand just now. It suits the late summer season admirably well, and it always is 'well liked for 'between seasons' wear and the early fall. This one is quite novel, the tucks being arranged to give an effect of wide box pleats in combination with groups of narrow tucks, and is adapted to all seasonable waistings. It is just as appropriate for silk and for wash flannel and the like as it is for linen, maidras and many inexpensive wash fabrics. It can be made with a collar to match or worn with a separate one, and it is altogether to be commended both for the odd waist and for the shirt waist gown. The waist is made with a lining, which can be used or omitted as liked, and consists of fronts and back. There is a wide box pleat at the centre front, and the tucks are arranged in groups that are turned some inward, some outward to give a box pleat effect at the centre back and at each side of the front. The sleeves are of the regulation sort, finished with straight cuffs. The quantity of material required for the medium size is three and a half yards twenty-four, three and a A quarter yards thirty-two or two, and a half yards forty-four inches wide. Grapes on Hats. On some of the shortest new hats grapes in silver and gold, vermilion or frosted greens are much used. The leaves are generally of the same long as the grapes. A New Collar Idea. Quite an novelty in collars shown in cretonne and linen. The straight band which goes around the neck is of a fine cretonne, while the rattle at the top and bottom is of hemisufficed hundertkierl linen. 56 Ex-Senator M. C. Butler. Dyspepsia is often caused by Catarrh of the Stomach—Pejuana Relieves Catarrh and is Therefore a Remedy for Dyspepsia. Hon. M. C. Butler, U. S. Senator from South Carolina for two terms, in a letter from Washington D. C. to the Peruna Medicine Co., as follows: "I can recommend Peruna for dyspepsia and stomach trouble. I have been using your medicine for a short period and I feel very much relieved. It is indeed a wonderful medicine, besties a good tonic." CATARRH of the stomach is the correct name for most cases of dyspepsia. Only an internal catarrh remedy, such as Peruna, is available. Peruna Tablets can now be procured. Ask your Druggist for a. Free Peruna Almanac for 1000: "It is well to remember that eggs do not get soft by long boiling. To Drive Out Maharts, and Build Up the System Take the Old Standard Groves' TASTELESS CHILD, TONIC. You know what you are taking. The formula is plainly printed on every bottle, showing it in simply Quilts, and tasteless form, and this most affectful form. For grown people and children, 50c Virtue is its own reward. Capudine Cures *Indigestion Palms* Belching, Sour Stomach, and Heartburn, It's Liquid, *Effects* immediately. Doctors 10c, 10c, 10c, and 50c, at drug stores He Trled; Not To. When 9-year-old Teddy displayed the shining new quarter which Mr. Ringloss had given him down at the corner store, mother very naturally asked if her little boy had said "Thank you" to father's friend. No answer. "Surely you thanked Mr. Ringloss?" she persisted. Still no answer. Trouble showed on the little face. "Teddy, listen. You ought to have said 'Thank you, sir.' Did you?" No answer yet—and trouble, threat ened to produce showers, "Come here, dear little son. Tell mamma, now. Did you, thank Mr. Ringloss for the quarter?" Then the storm broke; but between the sobs and tears came the required information: "I told him thank you, an' he 'said not to mention it, an' I tried not to"—Philadelphia Ledger. Fighters from Babyhood. An Indian boy begins to handle a light bow as soon as he toddles. His bow is then taller than himself. By the time he attains the age of twelve he is permitted to us sharp arrows. At the age of eighteen he is strong enough to use a man's bow. A white man, when he takes an Indian bow for the first time, finds he can hardly bend it. But to shoot a full sized Indian bow requires knack as much as anything. -Home Notes. CAUSE AND EFFECT Indigestion and the attendant discomforts of mind and body are certain to follow continued use of improper food. Those who are still young and robust are likely to overlook the fact that, as dropping water will wear a stone away at last, so will the use of heavy, greasy, rich food finally cause loss of appetite and indigestion. Fortunately many are thoughtful enough to study themselves and note the principle of Cause and Effect in their daily food. A N. Y. young woman writes her experience thus: Some time ago I had a lot of trouble from indigestion, caused by too rich food. I got so I was unable to digest scarcely anything, and medicines seemed useless. "A friend advised me to try Grape-Nuts food, praising it highly, and as a last resort I tried it. I am thankful to say that Grape-Nuts, not only relieved me of my troubles, but built me up and strengthened my digestive organs so that I can now eat anything I desire. But I stick to Grape-Nuts." There a Reason Name given by Postum Co. Battle Greek, Mich. Read. The Road to ville. In pks. 106-107. Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine. The kind full of human interest. PRESIDENTIAL U.S. DOE COMMISSION MAINE'S LOG HARVEST IS ON. Smarlans Agree on Symptoms, But Don't Know Cause of the Eoizootic. Bangor, Me.—Maine's annual log harvest is now in progress, and an army of 18,000 or 20,000 men are engaged in felling spruce, pine, hemlock and cedar for the supply of the saw mills and the pulp mills in 1909. In the olden time the lumbermen used to wait for the snow to cover the ground before attempting to haul any, logs, but now the crews are sent in months before snow falls, and millions of feet of logs are yarded on bare ground. About the middle of January yarding is supposed to be finished and hauling begin. On the Penobscot alone this winter about 6000 men and 1500 horses are employed. Years ago there always a good crop of regular woodmen, but latterly the natives have been seeking other employment. The young men of this day do not care to go into logging camps, with all sorts of associates, to eat beans and swing axes all winter for $25 to $30 a month. Therefore great difficulty is often experienced in getting crews. A woods crew is composed of several classes of workers. There are choppers, who fell trees; swampers, who make the roads, clear away the small growth and trim the fallen trees; teamsters, who drive the log sleds; sled tenders, who load the sleds; markers, who cut with axes various distinctive symbols upon the logs; cooks, who are the chefs of the camps, and cookes, who do the scullery work and wait upon the men. The wages vary from $15 to $30 a month with board, and the season is usually from four to five weeks. The crew is scattered over a vast stretch of territory, extending for 200 more along the Penobscot its branches, away back to the boundary line. Woods work humid and monotonous, begin in daylight and lasting until three halts for hearty resisting for the most part of nights, although in some camps a considerable variety of provided. Philadelphia.—Dr. Leonard Pearson, State Veterinarian, and other veterinarians here are agreed upon the main characteristics of the malady known as "foot and mouth disease." In Europe it is also called murrain, and the principal scientific names for it are eczema, epizootica and aphthus fever. It is highly infectious, and its identity is determined by the eruption of vesicles or bilisters in the mouth, around the orbital top of the foot or on the inward between its parts, and (of the cow or she goat) on the udder. It is most common in cattle and swine. The human species is also susceptible to it, but rarely to a serious degree. The specific cause of aphthous fever has not been clearly demonstrated. The virus is contained in the eruptions. Authorities say that the cause is presumably a germ. If that is the case, the germ is so small that it will pass through a Earkeley water filter. The infection may be indirect, through the stabler, the straw, hay or other objects with which diseased animals have come in contact. The virus may be carried by an animal several months after it has had the disease and has recovered from it. The period between the moment of times mild and at other times severe. The first evidence of its presence is a rise of temperature, which in cattle rarely goes beyond 104 degrees Fahrenheit. The mucous membrane of the mouth becomes redened, the appetite is diminished and the rumination or chewing of the tad ceases. Warships to Be In Fashion Are Palmetto "London Smoke." New York City,—Dame fashion is now fastening her grip on the United States Navy,—London smoke," the color which is all the rage this season among smart dresses, being made fashionable for the battleships, warlancers and gunboats. The battleship New Hampshire, at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, is the first to yield her showy white coat to one of the fashionable color. This color blends with the gray of the sea and bothers an enemy's range finders. The day's work concludes with a big supper, for whirr the men have ravenous appetites, and then follows a smoke talk, wher some of the men play cards, some sing rollling songs of the woods and the drive, others discuss the latest prize fight and a few mend their torn clothing. The majority are so tired that they roll into their bunks as soon as supper is over and drop to sleep when they have smoked their pipes out. It is at the landings that the most interesting operation of logging is performed—the marking of the logs. The great sticks are here branded with various symbols to denote ownership, just as in the case of cattle. The marks must be indelible or they would be worn off by the bumping and grinding of the logs against the rocks and shoals on the long drive to the booms, and in all the ninety years of lumbering on the Penobscot no one has ever been able to devise a better method of marking than with a sharp axe in the hands of a skilled woodsman. The marker is deft and rather artistic, and makes very few slips or errors. There is a head marker and several assistants, and they stand upon the great log piles, swinging their ares with confidence and precision, as proud of their skill as any chiseler of marble. The marks cut upon the logs are of wonderful variety. There can be no two alike and each must be distinctly cut, else there would be confusion at the sortling booms and loud complaint, if not lawsuits, among the owners. To the common eye log marks mean no more than the hieroglyphics on the Central Park obelisk, but to the markers they are as plain as A, B, C. There are crosses, girdles, stars, daggers, crowfeet, fishes, various letters and combinations of letters, links, notches—a long and complicated list, and for every new log owner a new and distinctive mark must be invented. The eruption appears two or three days later. It consists of small yellow-white vesicles or blisters, varying in size from a hemp seed to a pea on the gums and inner surface of the lips, the insides of the cheeks and the under surface of the tongue. They burst soon after their appearance, sometimes on the first day. The blister may remain a day or two more and then disappear speedily, leaving deeply reddened areas of erosions, which may become normally unaltered. They may be converted into ulcers. At this stage saliva forms in large quantities and hangs in strings from the mouth. In eight or fourteen days the disease may have entirely disappeared. From the eruptions on the feet or hoofs there is a viscid exudation, and the animal is subjected to so much pain that frequently it moves about on its knees. This is especially true of sheep. The sores on the udder of the cow become exceedingly painful, and after a little she ceases to give milk. The effect of the disease on any animal is to cause it to become extremely emaciated, and even if it recovers promptly to greatly lessen its value. Post-mortems reveal affections of the lungs, dilation and fatty degeneration of the heart and gastric and intestinal lesions. Washington, D. C.—Secretary Wilson said that the anxiety in his department over the threatened epidemic of foot and mouth disease among cattle had subsided. "We have been necessary to control now, and I don't believe it will spread to any other locality," he said. "It has been necessary to slaughter about 1000 head of cattle." "Uncle Sam" Provides Polo Pombs for the Army. Washington, D. C.—In order to encourage polo playing in the United States Army the War Department is in the open market for the purchase of 330 polo ponies, or small messenger horses, as they are called. One hundred and seventy of the desired 500 have already been obtained from a contractor. It is planned to distribute five horses to each troop of cavalry and each battery of field and mountain artillery. THE PAGE FOR WOMEN. Evolution of What Was Once Considered a Startling Idea. There was a time, however difficult it may be to realize, when women did not read newspapers, when in the majority of cases the daily journal was regarded by them as an insidious enemy of the household; when the "gude housewife" began her busy day opposite an autocrat, who in disdainful silence delayed the savory breakfast too satisfy his curiosity regarding the antics of "bull-and-bear;" and when the youthful members of the family, unable to repress their bubbling spirits, brought forth ebullitions of paternal wrath from the gleaner of the stock market. In the evening the same conditions prevailed. My lord must needs retire behind the well-filled sheet, digest its contents and steal forty winks before becoming properly attuned to wifely confidences, and womankind, perform from long years of experience, accepted in a matter of fact way these conditions as part and parcel of conjural life. By and by there loomed upon the horizon an editor with an idea, one who said to_himself, "Once a week I shall run a story with feminine interest; the women may like it." And like it they did. Nay, more, they proved their appreciation by booming the circulation of that particular journal, and so gladdened the heart of the astute editor. Other papers took up the good work, following closely in the footsteps of the courageous pioneer, and thus it came to pass that, like the flashings of a meteor, paragraphs began to scintillate in the leading newspapers throughout the land, concise, to be sure, but unmistakable in their tendency to please women. Then came a day big with fate, when a valiant editor, throwing caution to the four quarters of the globe, gave space to women writers on womanly subjects; and thus evolved the "Woman's Page." The effect was instantaneous, widespread and beneficial. The mind of woman broadened as she read, and, not content with the restricted sphere of fashions, recipes and beauty talks, she stepped over the borderland into the very domain of man, into the world of science and politics; grappling and treating the policies of the day with so rare an intelligence, so just an appreciation, that men could only wonder and exclaim at what they termed—phenomenal. To-day the Woman's Page is a fixture. No longer does the feminine end of the household await in trembling silence behind the coffee urn the pleasure of her life-partner. She has become the oracle which decides the choice of journal in her particular province. So powerful a factor is the woman editor and so far-reaching her influence that even the masculine element seeks the benefit of her services. Nay, more; it has been known to consult this authority on the delicate sprouting of a microscopic mustache or plead for a suggestion in the adjustment of a complex love affair. To be sure, in this wise old world, there are still many doubting Thomases who relegate women to their so-called sphere—the kitchen—whose dulled intellects deny the benefit accruing from the feminine atmosphere in journalism, who sneeringly suggest that fashions alone are ladled forth to its many readers and who wilfully close their eyes to the growing influence of women. These may be graphically classed under the genus Crank, and with whom there is little sympathy. The spirit of comradeship is abroad in the land, and to-day men and women, hand in hand, traverse the paths of knowledge. What interests one is bound to please the other The Woman's Page, silently and unostentatiously, crept into the home life and is there the accepted counsellor, amellorator and all-round confidante of its many readers. It is made the arbiter of style and fashion, the authority on epicurean concoctions, a guide-book by land and sea, the healer of bodily ills, an adjuster of domestic cataclysms, the Blackstone of legal wrangles, the mouthpiece, of woman's emancipation, the restorer of fading loveliness, and, finally, the sympathetic receptacle into which are poured the tribulations, miseries and heartburns of everyday commonplace humanity.—New York Evening Sun. How the Japanese Bathe. How the Japanese Bathe In Japan every one, rich or poor, takes one hot bath a day. Each house possesses a round, barrel-like tub, and in it the bather kneels. The temperature of the water varies from 110 to 120 degrees, and no Japanese thinks of taking less than an hour to bathe in. Before going into the bath a preliminary scrubbing takes place, for which each person is provided with a brass bowl full of water and a small stool to sit on. The bowl is constantly refilled with hot water and the skin thoroughly scrubbed. The body at last gets so perfectly cleansed that when its owner steps into the bath-tub the water is not "golled," so to speak. A Japanese considers his or her bath before food, and there is no doubt that the vitality and endurance of the Japanese are greatly due to their cleanly habits. The water is always heated by charcoal, and it is said that a Japanese woman takes five minutes to wash one arm! There are in the State of New York forty-three villages... between 1000 and 2000 inhabitants, which have free libraries. One pound of cork is sufficient to support a man of ordinary size in the water. MINNESOTA, MINNESOTA. Maker 70 Different Colors, Designs, Finishing Extract all Kinds, Tailor Preparations, Flat Boards, Ete. Canvassers Wanted in-Every County. 40 Years Experience. $3,000,000 Output. BEST PROPOSITION EVER OFFERED AGENTS STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, LUCKY COUNTY FRANK J. CHIENRY makes coth that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. 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GOOD ROADS CONGRESS Elect Officers and Form Permanent Organization. BOND RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED Counties of Georgia Urged to Raise Money for the Improvement of Roads. Atlanta, Ga.—Good roads, more of them and how to keep them in repair, held the attention of the delegates to the Southern Road Congress, which met in Atlanta. Interesting and practical talks were made by General Clifford L. Anderson, chairman of the county commissioners of Fulton; Judge W. F. Eve, county commissioner of Richmond for the past thirty years; L. W. Page, director of the office of public roads of the United States department of agriculture, and Dr. S. W. McCallie, state geologist of Georgia. The governor was elected permanent president of the congress, General Clifford L. Anderson was elected vice president, J. A. Rose of North Carolina was named second vice president and H. A. Alexander of Atlanta elected secretary. Resolutions were adopted calling upon the counties of Georgia to issue bonds for road improvement, and also one urging the federal government to take action towards aiding road building, and, in addition urging the senators and representatives to the United States congress to lay the matter before that body, with the end in view of having a definite plan of improvement adopted. OIL MILLERS TO MEET. Will Discuss Best Methods to Improve Quality of Cotton Seed. Atlanta, Ga.-Dr. A. M. Soule, president of the $100,000 Agricultural college at Athens, has extended to the oil millers of the state an invitation to meet with him next spring for the purpose of discussing how to improve the quality of cotton seed with a view to securing more cotton seed oil in the crushing. The oil millers of Georgia are evidencing considerable interest in another meeting discussed by the publicity committee of the Georgia Cotton Seed Crushers' association, to promote beef and dairy cattle raising in Georgia. The place and date of the meetings have not yet been determined, but Dr. Soule, having extended to the oil millers a cordial invitation to meet at Athens next spring for the purpose of discussing the quality of seed and deviling plans of improving the quality, it has been suggested that the oil millers accept Dr. Soule's invitation, and at this meeting perfect plans whereby thoroughbred beef and dairy cattle may be generally introduced into Georgia. Dr. Soule is a great believer in cattle raising and his splendid lectures on this subject while touring the state on the "Agricultural College on Wheels" last spring did much toward stirring up interest in this industry. At the agricultural course now being pursued there, and the cotton school which opens after the first of the year, especial emphasis is laid upon this important and profitable feature of farm life. It is believed that after the oil millers of the state make practical demonstrations of the feeding value of their product at their mills, the industry will be greatly increased. GRADES OF WHEAT DEFINED By Association of State Chemists of the South, Atlanta, Ga.—The Association of the State Chemists of the South, connected with the various departments of agriculture, after a most successful convention in Atlanta, have adorned. For the first time definitions of the different grades of wheat products were adopted. It is declared that wheat bran shall consist of the coarse outer skin of the wheat berry separated from the finer offal. Brown middlings shall consist of the fine particles of the outer bran, as well as the inner, or "bee wing," brand when separated from the wheat bran and wheat middlings. White middlings shall consist of that part of the offal from wheat leaf after separating from it the bran and the brown middlings. Ship stuff shall be composed of the brown middlings and the white middlings of wheat when run together. Wheat offal shall be composed of the bran, the brown middling and the white middlings of wheat when run together. PUBLIC UTILITY CORPORATIONS Will Pay $624,916.14 Into the State Treasury This Year. Atlanta, Ga.—The public utility corporations will, this year, pay to the state taxes amounting to $624,916.14, or about one-eighth of the total funds to be derived from all sources for the support of the state government. Railroads ..... $187,918.32 Street railways ..... 63,618.31 Gas and water companies 18,246.70 Pullman, express and tel Total : $624,916.14 MITCHELL GIVEN TWELVE MONTHS. Jury Found Him Guilty of Assault and Battery. Thomasville, Ga.—W. H. Mitchell, alderman and former county treasurer of Thomasville, was found guilty of the charge of assault and battery, on his former ward, Miss Lucile Linton, who was his wife's most intimate friend. The verdict was received by the defendant with little show of emotion. Mitchell was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment. THROUGHOUT THE STATE. About five hundred and fifty gallons of moonshine whiskey was sold in Atlanta, the government being the seller, and the buyers being members of a crowd of nearly two thousand persons, attracted by the unusual spectacle of a liquor sale in a "dry" community. The whiskey had been seized at illegal stills in Georgia foothills. Bidders paid from $2.25 per gallon, to $3.35, and on one lot, the bidding reached $3.70. This bid, however, was rejected when it was found that the bidder's thirst was bigger than his pocketbook, and that instead of desiring an entire keg, he wished only to "pay at the rate of $3.70 per gallon," for enough to make a few drinks. Honorable Lawton B. Evans, superintendent of education in Richmond county, has just returned from a visit to all the public schools in that county, and makes the statement that in point of enrollment, interest and allround progress, educational institutions under the jurisdiction of the board are enjoying a more prosperous season than ever before. At a number of schools in the rural districts, wagons are operated daily, transporting children to and from home, which system has proved markedly beneficial since it was adopted about six months ago. An interesting point of law will be settled at the approaching term of Floyd city court, when John Brown, arrested for larceny aftereer trust is tried at Roue. The charge against Brown is made by G. M. Henderson, a carpenter, who gave Brown a dollar to get him a quart of whiskey. Brown told Henderson to wait, then disappeared and the carpenter waited for several hours in the rain, but he did not return. Henderson returned to his home, disguised himself, in other clothing and loitered around the spot where he had been approached by Brown. The man approached and asked if he would not like to have a nice quart of whiskey for a dollar. Henderson's answer was a blow that felled him and a call for the police. Chairman S. G. Clendon of the railroad commission has signed an order authorizing the Elberton Southern Railway company to issue capital stock in the sum of $200,000 and bonds amounting to $250,000. The road was formerly known as the Elberton Air Line and was purchased recently by New York capitalists at a receiver's sale. The road will be improved and put in a first class condition. A charter has been granted to the American Banking and Trust company of Rome, Ga., a corporation capitalized at $500,000. The incorporators are G. D. Pollock, T. J. Simpson, J. L. Bass, C. R. Porter, G. B. Holder, J. W. Curry and R. W. Graves, all of Rome, Ga. The incorporators announce that over $25,000, the amount prescribed by law, has already been paid in. When President-elect William H. Taft made his notable address in New York city at the banquet of the North Carolina society, the walls all about him were festooned with cotton stalks grown within a few miles of Atlanta. The banquet was a typically southern affair, and Mr. Taft spoke principally on conditions in the south. It was appropriate therefore that cotton should be the principal decoration. The richly bolled stalks were shipped from Atlanta at the request of the Hotel Astor management. They were those used at the Cobb county exhibit at the state fair last fall. The shipment weighed two hundred pounds. The United States senate confirmed the nomination of Helen D. Longstreet, widow of the confederate general, as postmaster at Gainesville, Ga. The action of the senate in confirming the nomination on the day it was received was a special compliment to Mrs. Longstreet. Absentees from grill on the night of state and United States inspection of the national guard of Georgia, next year, will be punished by a fine of $10.00. This information was made public by Adjutant General A. J. Scott, of the national guard of Georgia, in general order No. 14 which announces the dates of inspection, giving the time and place and much necessary information concerning the inspections. They will be conducted by Major F. L. Palmer, United States army, retired, who has been assigned to the state by the United States war department, who will represent both the state and Uncle Sam on these tours. The inspection is to be both day and night, the day inspection being for the tents, equipment and the like. Major A. J. Twiggs, a prominent engineer and contractor of Augusta, who is superintending for McKenzie Brothers the construction of pliers upon which will be erected the new Center street bridge in that city has ordered a diver's suit, to be used in inspecting submarine work on the foundations. Expert divers charge so much for their services that Major Twiggs hit upon the idea of doing their work himself, thereby saving the city considerable money. A. C. Daniel is the champion grower of pecans in the Lexington section of the state. On his place near Arnoldsville this year he raised a large number and received $5 a bushel for them. One tree that is eight feet in circumference, bore about fifteen bushels. His finest tree is a volunteer. President-elect Taft received a committee from the Georgia delegation attending the waterways congress in Washington. He accepted the invitation extended him by the committee to attend a banquet to be given him in Atlanta some time during the first three weeks of 1909. Indoor target ranges will be installed in all of the armories of the national guard of Georgia. These ranges will be required—by one of the rules in the new book of regulations soon to be issued. Target practice will continue from November 1st to March 31st. The indoor range will be fifty feet. With the targets to be furnished and the manipulation of the rile sights, it will be possible to shoot as though the targets were two hundred, four hundred or six hundred and even ENROLLED IN A PATRIOTIC SERVICE. The Forest Ranger Works Hard, Endures Privations and Receives Small Pay. A. TEMPLE OF REPUBLICS On May 11 President Roosevelt, in the city of Washington, laid the cornerstone of the first International Temple of Peace, Friendship and Commerce, the tangible evidence of the desire of the twenty-one American republics that war shall be no more in the Western world and that material prosperity promoted by international trade shall take its place. Distinguished men were present at the Jaying of the cornerstone and messages were spoken or sent by representatives from all of the twenty-one republics of America. The new building is to be the joint property of all the republics. The site provided by the American Congress is within a few hundred yards of the White House and is adjacent to the State, War and Navy buildings and the Corcoran Art Gallery. Mr. Andrew Carnegie contributed three-fourths of a million dollars to the erection of the building, and each of the republics has added an appropriation to the fund. The building is to be the home of the International Bureau, maintained by the American republics, and is to be made the centre of a continuous campaign of education, where one country may obtain accurate and up-to-date information of any other. A library on all subjects THE NEW BUREAU OF AMERICA PEAR WHEN C THE NEW BUREAU OF AMERICAN REPUBLICS AS IT WILL APPEAR WHEN COMPLETED. American is to be secured, and by every possible means the American governments are to be brought together with intimate acquaintance. The imposing building will stand on a five-acre reservation. It will be 169 feet square, the main portion standing two stories above a huge studded basement and being in turn surmounted by dignified balustrades. The rear portion, in order to cover a capacious assembly hall, will rise still higher. The general architecture will suggest Latin-American treatment, out of respect to the fact that twenty out of the twenty-one republics are of Latin origin. A large reading room will be a feature, where can be seen all the South as well as North American publications, besides important historical data. A beautiful assembly chamber that, for present purposes, may be called the "Hall of the American Ambassadors," will provide the only room of its kind in the United States especially designed for international conventions, receptions to distinguished foreigners and for diplomatic and social events of a kindred nature. The bureau is strictly an international and independent organization maintained by the joint contributions, based on population, of the twenty-one American governments. We have not been without our difficult problems of solution in the United States, but the republics of South America, have had a very troublesome and disastrous time in their national and international EMINENT GERMAN BACTERIOLOGIST. --- struggles and revolutions. The success of the United States Government has been a splendid example and inspiration to the sister republics of the South, and the foundation of this Pan-American Palace of Peace, Friendship and Commerce is an important epoch. The Tortoise as a Popular Pet. To say from 30,000 to 40,000 tortoises arrive in England annually is by no means an exaggeration. Ever since Gilbert White immortalized his pet tortoise these animals have been kept by many people as "destroyers of beetles and slugs and guardians of the kitchen garden," a false idea that no amount of repudiation has been able to eliminate; though they will eat snails with much relish, they greatly prefer their owner's choicest garden produce. Nevertheless, a tortoise is the most popular of reptiles. —London Field. "Ain't the Sox a great team?" demanded the Chicago girl. "Yes," admitted the Boston dam-sel. "I must own that you have a very able aggregation of talent in the Half-hose." — Louisville Courier-Journal. AN REPUBLICS AS IT WILL AP- COMPLETED. Poverty of the Rich. The butter to the millionaire occupant of a Newport villa has sued one of his host's guests to recover $500 money loaned. After the notices by Newport grocers that they will no longer give millionaires unlimited credit this butter's suit is another token of the comparative poverty of some of the newly rich. In many households the butler, the chef, the footmen and the maids have more real money at the end of the mouth than the occupants of the villa. They get their board and lodging besides wages. The master has an uncertain income, without regular, salary or food and shelter provided by some one else.—New York World. One Great Bore. Gontran has a neat way of opening oysters without a knife—he has only to begin telling them a story and they immediately yawn.—Le Rire. Electricity as a motive power has been in use for twenty-five years. ```markdown ``` 1. Primly Put. With the funny fellows Revised Version. My Bonnie lies under the auto; My Bonnie swears under the ear; For 'tis longease up here where I are. —The Home Magazine. Still Talking. saw wood? That's the rumor. Second Commuter—"She does not; neither does she say nothing."—New York Press. A Thoughtless Man. He (impulsively) — "Darling, I rather thought of kissing you." All in Diagnosis. Patient—"How many different languages do you speak, doctor?" Doctor—"Only one, but I understand a great many different tongues." Chicago News. Nearly All On. "Hurry up, Tommy!" called mother from down stairs. "We're late now. Have you got your shoes on?" "Yes, mamma — all but one."— Everybody's Magazine. *More Libel. "I see a certain actress says she likes to tell jokes to an audience of women." "Yes; they are afraid not to laugh." - Houston Chronicle. Lots of Material: "Much can be done with left-over food." "That's fine," declared Mrs. Nubride. "I'll have plenty to work with, for hubby leaves over half of what I prepare."—Pittsburg Post. Curiosity. Mrs. Jones—"James, stop here." Chauffeur — "At, Mrs. Smith's, ma'am?" Mrs. Jones—"Yes. I see her at the window, and I wish to see if she is at home."—Cleveland Leader. Often Hastens Matters. "I thought it was purely a platonic affection." "It was, but another fellow started to call."—Houston Chronicle. Sympathetic. Muffit—"Hello, old chap! How are you feeling to-day?" Weeks—"Oh, I'm improving slowly—very slowly." Muffit—"That's good. I'm delighted to hear it."—Chicago News. We Can't Escape. "Looks to me like nature attends to keeping the money in circulation." "As to how?" "Well, there's the spring hat, the summer vacation, the fall gown, and Christmas."—Washinton Herald. The Same Texture. Demosthenes, who was practicing oratory with pebbles in his mouth to cure him of stammering, accidentally swallowed one. "If that had been b-b-buttered," he stammered, "I could have thought it was one of my w-w-wife's b-b-biscuits." — Harper's Weekly. Anchor to Windward. Jeweler—"You say the inscription you wish engraved on the inside of this ring is to be 'Marcellus to Irene?'" Young Man (somewhat embarrassed)—"Yes, that's right. But—er—don't cut 'Irene' very deep!"—Modern Society. As He Expected. Barber, (looking for business)—"Excuse me, sfr, but your hair is going to come out soon by the hand-fuls." Jaggs (who was out all night and is just going home to face his wife)—"You (hic) shpose I don't know (hic) that?"—Bohemian. An Enjoyable Wedding. "Here I am home again," said Mrs. Nagget, removing her wraps. "I was in plenty of time for the wedding, and I enjoyed it immensely." "You don't say?" snapped Mr. Nagget. "What was the matter? Didn't the bride appear at her best?"—Catholic Standard and Times. Made a Hit. "I suppose the Galveston flood cleaned, you out?" "Nope." "Ah! a sufferer from the San Francisco earthquake?" "No, mum, I'm just a plain tramp or vag." He got a fancy hand-out.—Washington Herald Lady in touring car beckons to pedestrian. "Will you do me a small favor, sir?" "Certainly, madam." "Then please stand out in the middle of the highway and let me. see how quickly I can stop my car without hitting you. I'm afraid, this brake is out of order."—Cleveland Prints Dealer. Among the Masons. This is a month of election. Each subordinate lodge is expected to elect its officers and have them installed on or before the 27th. Only elect the most faithful and efficient brother to officer. As soon as your officers are elected, forward to the Grand Master at Atlanta and the Grand Secretary at Savannah the names of them with their postoffice addresses. Do not wait until January to do this. This is a season of the year when we must not only think of loved ones, but of the poor in our midst. The widows and orphans should come in for a large share of our favor. The lodges in the state should follow the excellent example of Eureka Lodge of Savannah. Each Christmas this lodge raises a fund of about fifty dollars, and some time much more, with which many good things are purchased and distributed to the poor widows and orphans of the lodge. If each lodge in the jurisdiction would do little for the widows and orphans in their locality how blessed it would be for our jurisdiction. At any raid let us remember those poor orpha at Americus and make their hearts glad by sending them some kind of offering. The lodge should not fall to observe St. John's Day. The Mason who would uphold the law of his institution must pay for the privilege. Not in base coin, but in labor and research, studying its principles, searching out its design, and imbibing all of its symbolism, and the payment thus made will purchase a rich reward.—Masonic Observer. Discord and dissession must not under any circumstances, enter the ranks of Masonry. Honest Masons may and do differ on many subjects, but these differences should be settled in a brotherly manner. --- As long as the order of the Eastern Star continues to maintain the high standard of excellence it has in the past, in direct harmony with the spirit which inspired its illustrious founder, Robert Morris, thus proving itself worthy of the protection of all Masons, so long will the glowing radiance of the Eastern Star continue to shine upon the world as a beacon fight of true and noble womanhood—Harry F. Alverson, G. P. Nebraska. Good Advice. A sister has said: "Visit the widows of Masons, and go not empty-handed; gloom and sadness will be. lifted by your presence." I would add, If you know of any sick or suffering that you can relieve either by gifts or by your presence, for a kind word often does more good than medicine, do not stop to ask if they are Masons' wives, sisters or daughters, but do good to all as you have opportunity. Then it will not be said of us, we are bander together only to help one another, rather, we are a band of helping, like the Good, Samaritan. The influence of our craft sity works in silence. It is seen. It makes no noise in t of ours, but we find and fee everywhere. It is like th spring which flows gently h. the rivulet which runs along du- night by the farmhouse, and is uset in its blessings, rather than like the Swollen river or like the mad rush of the fierce waters. Nagara excites our wonder and we stand before it amazed at the migjt and at the power of the Great Archite- ct of the Universe; but one Nagara is enough for a continent or for the world—Virginia Masnlic Journal Why Joyner Left Home. "Are you ready to receive the obligations?" asked the Most Upright Supreme Hocus-Pocus of the Order of Hoot Owls, says Judge. "I am," said the candidate firmly. "Then take a slip of this prussie acid, place your right hand in this pot of boiling lead, rest your left hand upon this revolving buzz-saw, close your eyes and repeat after me—" Early next morning shreds of Joyner's clothing were found upon the bushes and trees all along the road to Pottsville, thirty miles distant, and at Scrabbletown, sixty miles away he was reported still headed west. The Worst of All Diseases Sam Cowan, of Texas, we had case in one of the minor courts where a lawyer was trying to collect a bill he claimed was owed to the late husband of his client. "He didn't pay no money to the diseased," said the lawyer. "He did not get the money, the diseased did not. He didn't receive one cent, the diseased didn't." "Diseased?" inquired the judge. "What was the person you were speaking about diseased of?" Berlin has opened a risk arating all the year round makes the fourth permanent in Europe, others being op London, Paris and Munich.