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WOMEN GO TO PRISON London, England.—Every effort of the suffragettes to force the hand of the government becomes more determined, and it is increasingly difficult to predict how their demands may be successfully parried. The situation has taken on an embarrassing aspect for the government, owing to the high social position of many among some thirty or more women arrested, these including Mrs. Pethick Lawrence, Lady Constance Lytton (stister of Lord Lytton and daughter of the former viceroy of India), Miss Straford Dugdale (daughter of Commander Dugdale and the cousin of Hon. William R. W. Peel, who was elected in a bye-election as member of the house of commons for Taunton), Miss Daisy Solomon (daughter of the ex-premier of Cape Colony), and Mrs. Catherine Elizabeth Corbett (an aristocratic supporter of the suffragette movement. Both sides, were well prepared for the attempt on the part of the suffragettes to force themselves on Premier Asquith, Who had declined by letter to receive a deputation. The women held "parliament" at Caxton Hall, and a number of them started on "danger duty" in a solid phalanx, led by Mrs. Lawrence. The police, abandoning former tactics, of barring the approach to the house of commons, adopted the new plan of breaking up the procession close to Caxton Hall. Finally several of the women, including Mrs. Lawrence, the leader, were placed under arrest. Ward of the reception of this deputation being brought to Caxton Hall, much excitement ensued, and Mrs. Saul, Solomon volunteered, lead, a second deputation to the house. This, in effect, met the same fate, but led to more exciting street scenes and a much larger number of arrests. A third attempt was then organized at the hall, but this time the destination of the deputation was Brooks Club, where the premier was dining. Mrs. Solomon was reproved in returning from the first exposition to the meeting for her failure to get arrested. She said she had done her best and would lead another attempt. All the expeditions were given musical honors when they set forth, the band playing the Marseillaise. Albany, N. Y.-Hosts of suffragists and anti-suffragists, stylishly gowned, crowded the great assembly chamber in the capitol, and for over four hours their chosen speakers argued before the members of the judiciary committee of the senate and the assembly at a joint meeting, for and against current resolutions introduced by Senator Hill of Buffalo and Assemblyman Toombs of New York, proposing an amendment to the constitution striking the word "male" from the suffrage law. DAVIS' NAMED RESTORED. On Cabin John Bridge Will Be Put Back Washington, D. C.—Official amends for the sensational elimination of Jefferson Davis' name from the tablet on "Cabin John Bridge," six miles west of this city, during President Lincoln's administration, is given in directions the president issued through the secretary of war to the chief of engineers of the army to restore the name. The tablet is on the bridge that arches Cabin John Run, on the Maryland side of the Potomac river, a structure famous for years as the longest span span stone bridge in the world. The bridge was begun under Davis as secretary of war, and when he joined the confederacy and became its president, his name, under government orders, was chiseled from the tablet. $300,000 FIRE IN JACKSONVILLE. Building in Haret of the Business District Destroyed. Jacksonville, Fla.—The three story brick building on the south side of Forsyth street, in the heart of the business district, was completely destroyed by fire, entailing a loss estimated at $300,000. The building was occupied by the Florida Electric Company, one of the largest electrical supply houses in the south. The loss on the building will be total, while the Florida Electric Company and the Jacksonville Gas Company, which carried heavy stocks, will be the heaviest losers. Firemen did excellent work in saving the principal business district of Jacksonville, for at one time it looked as if the entire block, of handsome buildings would be destroyed. MISS GREEN MARRIED. Daughter of the Richest Woman in the World a Bride. Morristown, N. J. — Miss Sylvia Green, daughter of Mrs. Hetty Green of New York, one of the wealthiest women in America, who is married to Matthew Astor Older, who is about sixty-five years old, and who is the great-grandmother of John Jacob Astor, Mrs. Green and her daughter have been living in a modest apartment in Hoboken, but came to this city with a wedding party of about thirty persons in a special car. In St. Peter's Episcopal Church, the marriage ceremony was performed. The bride is over 30 years old and will inherit her mother's great wealth. The Savannah Tribune. THE TRIBUNE OFFICE REMOVED TO 462 WEST BROAD STREET. MOB ATTACKS GREEKS. 12 Persona Injured and 30 Homes Are Wrecked in Omaha, Nebraska. Omaha, Neb.—Bent on avenging the murder of Patrolman Edward Lowery, who was shot by a Greek prisoner, some 3,000 men and 'boys partly wrecked thirty buildings in the Greek quarter of South Omaha, and created a riot, during which two boys were wounded with bird shot, and a dozen other persons were injured with missiles of various sorts, used in smashing buildings occupied by Greeks. The riots followed a mass meeting, at which two state legislators and an attorney harangued the crowd. The police were helpless for almost three hours to disperse the rioters, and Greek residents fled in panic from the quarter attacked, while the mob wrecked property. Even after the police gained control, they could not disperse the crowd. A crowd of perhaps 3,000 or 4,000 quickly gathered to augment the size of the mob, and a general assault was begun on the homes and business places of the Greeks. The maddened crowd began its work of destruction by throwing stones and bricks through the windows of stores and houses known to be occupied by Greeks. The three attacks were made almost simultaneously and the destruction was completed before Chief Briggs could get his scattered force, which is not great-at any time, together and stop the depredations. In the meantime Sheriff Bralley was notified. He collected all the deputies possible and rushed them to South Omaha to aid the police. It took some time to get the force organized and during the interval Greeks were attacked on every hand. Members of the mob assaulted many Italians and Roumanians, who were mistaken for Greeks. An unsuccessful attempt was made to lynch the Greek who killed Patrolman Lowrey and this was followed by a call for a mass meeting to take some action with regard to the Greeks. Nearly a thousand people attended the mass meeting. The tone of the speeches was generally hostile to the Greeks, and Attorney H. C. Murphy, who was the last speaker, laid special stress on what he termed the undesirability of his class of foreigner. "The blood of an American is on the hands of these Greeks," he stated in closing his speech, "and some method should be adopted to avenge his death and rid the city of this 'class of persons'." The meeting was then dismissed, and half the audience rushed to the Greek quarter, where the destruction began. Lincoln, Neb.—The police department of South Omaha was in communication with Governor Shallenberger, who was notified of the excitement of the rioting, and his advice asked. COTTON EXCHANGES ESCAPING LIGHT. Commissioner Smith Not Ready to Turn It On. Washington, D. C.—Commissioner Herbert Knox Smith of the bureau of corporations insists that the third part of the report on the cotton exchanges of the country will be issued as soon as completed. He refused positively to say when that would be. He said the explanation for the long delay was to be found in the great volume of the work, the multiplicity of its detail and the importance of the subject. Mr. Smith, who has just returned from an investigation of the New Orleans cotton exchange, said: "The third part of the cotton exchange report deals with the effect upon the cotton market of the operation of cotton exchanges. "This is the most delicate part of the whole task our bureau has undertaken. I am not willing to put out a report until I can be convinced that it is accurate and complete." Swindling Jiang Caught. Little Rock, Ark.-Sherif Roberts and posse, together with Postal Inspector Swanson, arrested three men giving the names of J. G. Mabry, K. M. Clarke and I. J. Warner, who are alleged to be leaders of a swindling gang which operated in Connell Blues, Orleans and their south-city murders, securing a large sum of money on fake foot races, wrestling matches and horse races. The swindlers have a string of fine horses here. Cotton Seed Crushers Convention Memphis, Tenn. — The executive committee of the Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers' Association has authorized the announcement that Memphis has been selected as the place of holding the annual convention of 1909. The convention will begin May 18 and extend over three days. Attempt to Smuggle Chinese. San Luis Obispo, Cal.—What is believed to be an organized plan to smuggle Asiatics into this country has been unearthed as a result of the discovery of 22 Chinese in a box car in this city. The Chinese were in a bonded car, scaled with the government stamp. The car was billed from Algerians, La., where it left on February 10, for San Francisco. While passing the box car Conductor Page heard voice in it. In response to a question who was in the car, he received an offer of $2 for a bucket of water in the "pigeon English" of the Chinese. The sheriff's office was notified, and the 22 half-starved Chinese taken out. SAVANNAH, GA., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1909. U. S. BATTLESHIP FLEET HOME After Cruise Around the World Sixteen Warships Drop Anchor in Hampton Roads—President Reviews Fleet. Old Point Comfort, Va.—Enthusiastically welcomed by the mad blowing of the whistles of scores of naval vessels and a hundred or more other ships, this only to be drowned out by the thunderous saluting of twenty-one guns from each of the sixteen battleships in the column, America's record-breaking船 sailed majestically into Hampton Roads. It was the fleet's home-coming after its circumnavigation of the gloe—the most remarkable continuous voyage ever made by the warships of any navy. But it was a source of great comfort to the navy as a fighting arm of the government to know that the fleet, on a peaceful errand, was able to render more assistance than could have been given by any other country to the stricken people of Sicily in the recent earthquake disaster. EPITOME OF PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN WORLD CRUISE OF FLEET. Fleet left Hampton Roads De- President Roosevelt and Secretary of the Navy, Newberry, who were the last to bid the fleet God-speed, when it left Hampton Roads, December 16, 1907, were the first to greet it upon its return. The president and his party of naval officers and ladies aboard the Mayflower, formally reviewed them while they passed the May flower in single column. When the fleet had dropped anchor in the Roads just above historic old Fort Monroe, the Mayflower steamed in among them and Admiral Sperry, the commander-in-chief and his flag officers and ship captains were received on board by the presideit. All, especially the commander-in-chief, were warmly congratulated upon the same completion of their unprecedented cruise. Following the president's reception of the officers, the Mayflower started back to Washington, and the officers and men, as many as could be spared at one time, rushed ashore, most of them to Old Point, to greet the members of their families and friends who had come from various, parts of the country to welcome them home. The other officers will be given this temporary leave, to relax and enjoy fourth of the number of each ship at one time, until all have had the round. After that, they will be granted such liberty as they can be spared for until the ships proceed to their home yards for docking and repairs, As the battleships came in, looking their fittest and apparently none the worse for the wear of the long voyage of 42,227 miles, equal to almost twice the distance around the equator, the naval authorities drew a breath of relief. Not that there had been any apprehension at any time of any serious difficulties, either in the matter of navigation or possible military work to do, but because the hand of the naval officer was good and formidable sea-fighting, engines of the world, the supplying them with coal, oil and food at the different ports where stops were made, and providing the ships with the pick of the officers and men of the navy while on foreign view, required careful and almost constant attention, from the time the cruise was first projected, in July, 1907, until the command left Gibraltar a little over two weeks ago. The successful completion of the cruise without noteworthy accident or untoward incident, from either a naval or political point of view, is regarded by all nations as history-making. Never before has any battle command made such a long and practically continuous voyage. Never before has any fleet circumnavigated the globe, whether in one or separate voyages. Never before has an attack on the of the countries has occurred, the world visited so many ports, and such great distances so many countries and under so many flags. And never was any naval command received with such universal manifestations of friendly feeling as marked the progress of the American fleet at every one of its two score stops on the cruise around the world. Starting out from Hampton Roads fourteen months ago in the pink of condition—or, in their spotless white and buff, more properly speaking—the sixteen great dogs of war stood ready at every moment of the twenty-four hours of every day for prompt and effective action. "We were ready for a fight or frolic," said Admiral ("Fighting Bob") Evans when he surrendered the command of his fleet to the rear admiral next in rank, "and God be thanked that we had none of the fighting to do." Although there was no fighting, still it was not a continuous frolic, for there was much work to do constantly in the way of accomplishing the stated primary object of the cruise—to increase the general cruising and team efficiency of the ships as unite and as one solid command. Truth is, no fight was expected, so there has been no disappointment on this score. The work was expected, so there has been no cry of undue hardship. But there were several very important things accomplished by the fleet on its cruise and the anticipated mission there was a political mission to be fulfilled, either Far East, Europe or elsewhere, does not concern the navy — that comes under the head of "foreign relations" or "international diplomacy." CHIEF RAN AMUCK. Bloody Work by Navajo Indian in Cincinnati. Cincinnati, Ohio. With a warwoo, an unidentified Navajo Indian war ran 'chief, ran amuck in the union station here, and before he could be overpowered, he had fatally stabbed and cut Mrs. Anna Devord of Huntington, W. Va., and Max Meyers of Cincinnati, and seriously wounded Joseph W. Gordon of Cambridge, Ill. The Indian, with four Sloux war chiefs from Kansas, had alighted from a train. As the passengers alighted from the train, the Indian, with a warning yell, drew a long dagger and started through the crowd, slashing right and left. But it was a source of great comfort to the navy as a fighting arm of the government to know that the fleet, on a peaceful errand, was able to render more assistance than could have been given by any other country to the stricken people of Sicily in the recent earthquake disaster. ▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲ EPITOME OF PRINCIPAL EVENTS - WILD- CRUISE OF FLEET. Flect left Hampton Roads December 16, 1907 ember 18, 1907. Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans was in charge when the fleet sailed. Retained command until San Francisco was reached, when he retired on account of ill health. Rear Admiral C. H. Thomas commanded from May 9 to 15, when he retired on account of ill health. Two months later he died suddenly at Del Monto, Cal. Total distance covered, 42,227 miles. Time consumed in cruise, one year, two months and six days. Visited fifteen foreign countries. Captain Henry McCrea of the Georgia and Captain Greenleaf A. Merriam of the Missouri died during cruise. Not a single serious accident marred the cruise, and the ships stood the test in magnificent manner. --- It was also a matter of pride to the government that a portion of the fleet was able to visit China at the time the Boxer indemnity was remitted by the United States. Incidentally, it may be remarked that after discussing the question of a declaration of principles with the United States as to the attitude of this country and Japan toward China and in the Pazifik, we engaged the mkado were in a more greable freight more for affixing their signatures to the document, after the visit of the fleet to Japan. After having cruised 40,000 miles with little or no repairs to the ships during all this time, Admiral Sperry was proud to report to the navy department from Gibraltar that the entire command would go, intact, half that distance again without a single vessel necessarily being sent to dock, unless, of course, the unforeseen should happen. Even naval experts, who have carefully studied all of the reports of Admiral Evans, who took the fleet around the Horn to San Francisco, and of Admiral Sperry, who brought it home, are at a loss as to how to measure accurately the real value of the great cruise from a naval or military point of view. To say that President Roosevelt was the happiest man in the great and joyous multitude that greeted the fleet, probably needs no corroborative proof. In the face of criticism of his action in ordering the cruise, and the prediction that all the costly engines of war would never reach home safely, the fleet has completed its cruise and come to anchor in the harbor from which it venturde forth, and the president was as happy as a schoolboy. "Not unfill some American fleet returns victorious from a great sea battle will there be another such homcoming, another such sight as this. I drink to the American navy." This was the toast of President Roosevelt as he stood radiantly happy in the cabin of the graceful little cruiser-yacht Mayflower at the conclusion of the review an dthe ceremonies attending the welcome home. He was surrounded by the admirals and captains of the sixteen world-encircling vessels, brilliantly attired in all the gold lace and paraphernula of special full dress uniform, and every glass was raised in response to the press' utter exclamation. We stay-at-homes also drink to the men who have made us prouder than ever of our country," added the president, and again the toast, was pledged. "When the fleet sailed from San Francisco, Mr. President," replied Rear Admiral Charles S. Sperry, "you sent us a message saying that ours was a heavy responsibility and a great honor. That we have today fulfilled the responsibility makes this the very proudest moment of our lives. I say 'We advisedly, in speaking of the fleet, for no one man could have done what has been done without the loyal has been co-operation of every man in the fleet.'" Thus briefly the commander-in-chief of the returning ships made his official report to the commander-in-chief of the army and the navy. Student Falls to Death. Cambridge, Mass.—Stewart Douglas Robinson, 19 years old, a nephew of President Roosevelt, and a sonmore of Harvard College, fell from a six-story window of Hampton Hall, a dormitory on Massachusetts avenue, and was killed. He was a son of Douglas Robinson. Wyoming Bars Saloons. Cheyenne, Wyo.-Anti-iliquor legislation was the feature of the session of the state legislature which has just closed. Among the new laws enacted were those absolutely prohibiting the sale of liquor outside incorporated cities. It is estimated that these laws will put 200 saloons out of business. LATE NEWS NOTES. The Kley, Russia, police have forbidden the celebration at the university here of the centennial of Charles Darwin on the ground of religious objections to the Darwinian theory. In an official statement issued in New York City by President-elect Taft, it is positively announced that ex-Governor Myron T. Herrick of Ohio is not to receive the portfolio of secretary of the treasury. Governor Herrick could not accept the place, his business affairs being in such shape as to preclude it. Mr. Taft said Governor Herrick so notified him as early as last December. The estimated population of the city of New York is 4,422,685 according to Health Commissioner Thomas Darlington's annual report. The increase during 1908 aggregated 137,250 persons. Burglary insurance companies throughout the United States have decided to substantially increase their rates because of the many recent burglaries. This was decided upon at a recent meeting in Philadelphia, although it did not become known until yesterday. The increases are to include the rates to banks all over the country, and all classes of burglary insurance in New York city. The keel of the battleship Utah, a sister ship of the Florida, now being constructed at the Brooklyn navy yard, was laid in the yard of the New York Shipbuilding company, Camden. The new battleship is to have a displacement of 21,387 tons, and will have a speed of 21 knots an hour. The contract price, without armor or armament, is $3,946,000. Her tonnage is 1,000 tons greater than the North Dakota and Delaware, the most recent Dreadnaughts. The mail carrier on a Norfolk and Western train while running forty miles an hour by Roberfield, Va., snatched a mail pouch from a stationary crane and on opening it in the car the five clerks were astounded to find that an unaddressed package in the pouch contained one thousand nitroglycerine caps. It is thought the package got into the pouch by mistake. The mail clerk who caught the pouch nearly fainted in the car when he found what it contained. The British government, which has been much criticised of late for lagging behind in experiments in aerial navigation, has now called to its assistance the best available experts for advice with regard to future policy. In making the announcement in the house of commons Secretary of War Haldane announced that the government was considering the advisability of trying to secure the services of the Wright brothers and their aeroplane. "I am trying to make my course of action concur with the admonition of St. Paul—no man anything." This is the statement made by the Rev. Ferdinand S. Rockwell, of the Sheridan Park Methodist Church, Chicago, in explanation of a determination to quit his pulpit for a term, possibly no longer than a year, during which he hopes to "catch up" financially. "My salary of $2,500 a year is ample for the needs of my family," he said. "As salaries go in the church, it is most generous. As a matter of fact, I have a pressing obligation to meet in the near future, the payment for my church, of my present salary. I cannot meet the obligation. It is a question of simple mathematics. It is my purpose in leaving the church for a time to wipe out that obligation. I shall expect to return to the work." Washington. The house of representatives, by sweeping majorities, many times defied the senate by rejecting its amendments to the legislative appropriation bill, providing for salary increases for the president, the vice president, the speaker, the judiciary and for the creation of the office of under secretary and fourth assistant secretary of state. Party lines were obliterated completely. The senate passed the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill, carrying $3,645,386. The house provision, vesting in a vice council general judicial authority in civil and criminal cases heretofore vested in the consul general of China, was, on motion of Mr. Bacon, stricken out, and the Lodge amendment appropriating $400,000 for ground and building for the American embassy was, on motion of Mr. Hale laid on the table. The coming hunting trip of President Roosevelt to Africa was the subject of a short discussion in the house of representatives. Mr. Garrett of Tennessee wanted to know how much of the expense of that expedition was to be paid by the government. Mr. Mann of Illinois volunteered the answer that no public money were to be used. He said that there was nothing in connection with the proposed trip that could be criticised. Washington, D. C.-The remarkable feature of the "inaugural souvenir," issued by the committee in charge of the inaugural ceremonies is a biographical sketch of President-elect Taft by President Roosevelt. It has peculiar significance in view of rumors published to the effect that friction existed between Roosevelt and Taft. They keynote of the president's sketch may be found in these words: "No man of better training, no man of dauntless courage or common sense and higher character has ever come to the presidency than William Howard Taft." The president, in concise terms, precedes this statement with a history of the president-elect, touching simply upon his public achievements. EDUCATION FOR WHITES Judge Taft Learned That the Need of Education Was Not Confined to the Negroes Only: New York City—President-elect Taft was the principal speaker at the meeting held in the interest of Hampton Institute, under the auspices of the Armstrong Association, at Carnegie Hall. A drenching rain failed to keep away a large strong, eager to hear Mr. Taft. Mr. Taft began his remarks with the statement, that nine of the ten million negroes in the United States live in the southern states. Now, if you read The Congressional Record" he said, and the audience smiled audibly—Mr. Taft also smiled out loud as he recalled one senator who wanted to make people read The Record. It was he said, a source of instruction and "encousement." This statement he applied to be "subtle by saying The Record had contained as reference to moving the ten millions of negroes out of the country, backed by "the solemn, scientific statement that the races cannot live together." The answer was that they are living together, and any attempt to take any number of negroes out of any community would create a riot. "We have the problem and we have simply got to solve it," he asserted. "We have a race feeling; it does exist, and that's part of the problem." "I believe in my heart you are going to work it out by realizing that it is not to the advantage of either to make it difficult for both to live together. "The negro is absolutely essential to the south. Hence it is that the work of the Hampton Institute has such tremendous importance. It is the solution of the race question." He did not believe in too many crutches for those who were just learning to walk, but rudimental and industrial education were the necessary fundamentals to the development of the negro race. No unpdejudiced person, Mr. Taft said, could read the statistics of the negro race in the past fifty years and not feel convinced that a solution was to follow. When Mr. Taft remarked "I have been south recently," his audience indulged in a knowing smile. His reference to good meals also produced merriment, but his point was a description of "Shilo Orphanage at Augusta, Ga," in which he pictured the pathetic scene. "It is very difficult to speak in pari-mamentary language," declared Mr. Taft, "of the advocacy of the doctrine that we ought to keep the negroes in ignorance. "One of the difficulties in the south is that it is not the negroes only that need education and I mean that literally." Turning his attention to Italian immigration to the south, Mr. Taft remarked that he believed in competition in all things. TORNADO SWEEPS ARKANSAS. Thirteen Persons Dead and 'Scores Injured by Storm. Little Rock, Ark.—Thirteen persons were killed and several scores were injured, and property valued at many thousands of dollars was destroyed by a tornado which, originating in Lunoke county, in eastern Arkansas, moving northeastward, traversed the counties of Lonoke, Prairie, Woodruff and Polnsett. Because of the interruption of wire communication with the storm-swept territory, only the most meager information has been obtained. At Fisher, a town of 400 inhabitants, it is reported that but two buildings remain standing, and that many injured are imprisoned among the wreckage of the razed buildings. Louisville, Ky.—Storm and flood conditions in Louisville, and especially in Louisville and vicinity, in many instances caused a suspension of business, an interruption to transportation by rail routes, much damage to property and has caused people to flee for their lives and work to save their property. Rain fell in torrents over a territory extending from central Indiana south through Kentucky and into Tennessee and central Georgia, but the storm was the severest in the Blue Grass state. A herd of two hundred cattle perished in the flooded suburbs of Louisville. In southern Indiana all streams are rising, and the Ohio is above the flood stage at Evansville, where a cyclone unroofed some houses. ARKANSAS WINS OVER TRUSTS. U. S. Supreme Court Uphold State Anti-Trust Act. Washington, D. 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So far as the law of the land is concerned, it will be fully compiled with, New Mistress of the White House I MRS. WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT. If Mr. Taft and Mr. Sherman take a trolley car to the Capitol, and, after being sworn in, stroll off into the country for a game of golf. The remainder of the ceremony, the parade, fireworks and inaugural ball, is the unofficial function of the people of Washington. Mr. Taft's will be our thirty-first regular inauguration, not counting the unscheduled swearing-in of Vice-Presidents succeeding to the highest office through the death of Presidents. The first inauguration was held in New York the second and third in Philadelphia and all of the remaining twenty-seven in Washington. General Washington was nearly two months late for the first set inauguration day, or at least the "first Wednesday in March," 1789, prescribed for "commencing proceedings" under the new Constitution. The officers of the first Congress tried to get its members together on that ```markdown ``` The Mother of President Taft, Who Died During His Recent Tour Around the World. day which happened to fall on March 4th, but because, its members were mostly farmers, loath to leave their plantations before the spring planting, there were continuous adjournments on account of "no quorum" for more than a month, or until April 6, when the electoral vote was counted. Newry Gleanings. Several more women were attacked by a stabber in Berlin. Dr. James Ewing urges the value of纵section in cancer research work. Americans and Cubans in Havana joined in a ceremony of commemoration of the destruction of the Maine, eleven years ago. As a result of the trip of engineers to Panama with President-elect Taft his sait in Washington, "D. C., that there will be no change in the plans of the Isthmian Caulal. id yet aid an aid an aid an the Philippine Islands on February 1, 1904, to become Secretary of War. He completed the pacification of Cuba in 1906, and he has been the principal director of the work of digging the Parama Canal. Last year he made a tour of the world. C THE NEW SECRETARY-OF STATE. reporter and studied law in Cincinnati. He was assistant prosecuting attorney of Hamilton County in 1881-82, and was appointed by Governor Foraker judge of the Superior Court in 1887. In 1886udge Taft married Miss Helen Herron, daughter of the Hon John Herron, of Cincinnati. Their children, Catherine Hippeon, a student at Yale; Helen, a student at Bryn Mawr, and Charles Phelps 2d, now in one of the public schools in Washington. dudge Taft left the bench of the Superior Court to accept the pardon of Solicitor General of the United States under President Harrison. After three years he was appointed dudge of the Sixth United States Circuit Court. He was silenced after seven years service, when in March 1900, President McKinley appointed him chairman of the Eighteen Commission. Three times he was offered a Federal judgeship, but he steadfastly declined, and he left the Philippine Islands on February 1, 1906 pleated the pacification of Cuba-m 1906, or work of digging the Parama Canal. Last THE NEW SECRE SENATOR PHILANDER C. P. Committees were thereupon appointed to notify Washington and Adams, the victors, and the latter managed to coach it from Massachusetts to New York in time to appear at his post on April 20. But the ship of state had to drift ten days more without a skipper and with only the first mate in command. Meanwhile Washington was journeying to New York on horseback, passing through triumphal arches and over pathways of flowers strewn by pretty maddens in the town traversed. At last he arrived at Governor Clinton's house, in New York, and on the morning of April 30 his carriage was thence escorted by a body of troops and a cavalry parade to the old City Hall. This set the precedent for an inaugural parade. Prominent Peonies. Lord Dalmeyn, son of Lord Hosebery, is to Miss Dorey Dorothy Grosvenor. Dr. Lovejoy Elliott, of New York City, defended the ethical culture marriage. A transfer, or land recorded in West Point, Neb., shows that Speaker Jos. G. Cannon recently sold 1400 acres to Ferdinand Norak for $84,000. Dr. Charles A. Eaton of the Madison Avenue Baptist Church, preached on "What Would Jesus Do in New York?" Halls of Congress. When the postal savings bank bill was before the Senate Senator Heyburn, of Idaho, spoke in opposition to it. The Field of Sports. Chrisly Matthewsd will coach the Harvard pitchers for the next two weeks. Charlie Murray wants the Nation. It was reported that "Representative Fitzgerald, of New York," would succeed John Sharp Williams on the Rules Committee of the House. Senator Kittredge declared that a Panama lock canal will cost $400,000,000, and with Senator Foraker and Teller, advocated a change to the sea-level type, the estimated cost of which is $247,000,000. H. H. H. Washington's second swearing in at Philadelphia in 1793 was the first March 4 inaugural. Adams, was inaugurated in the House of Representatives, Philadelphia. Jefferson's, was the first at Washington. Monroe, established the precedent for taking the, on earth on the east portico of the Capitol, although he was sworn, the second time in the House on account of the intense cold. J. Q. Adams, his successor, also took the office. Jackson, established the custom which has prevailed since. Jackson was the first President to attract a large pilgrimage of admirers to attend the inaugural ceremonies. German sharpshooters were distributed upon the roofs of the houses lining the route of Lineol's first inaugural procession to and from the Capitol. Grant's first in inaugural parade marched in eight grand divisions. Appreciating Grant's strained relations with Johnson, the inaugural committee proposed to drive the two to the Capitol in separate carriages abreast, but this angered Johnson. He absented, himself from the entire ceremony, and Grant rode to the Capitol with General Rawlings. Grover Cleveland's first inauguration collapsed, all previous ceremonies in one respect; the crowds from outside numbering 100,000. Building in the Pensilvian Office set a precedent followed ever since. Although Benjamin Harrison's inauguration day was probably the wettest, 80,000 men paraded in the rain, and the ballballs took records with an attendance of 12,000, while the inaugural committee realized a surplus of $26,000. "1A unique feature of McKinley's first inauguration was a mounted detachment of special alds, composed of the sons of ex-Presidents. He reviewed his second parade within a large case of plate glass, placed in The Field of Sports. Chrisley Athletics will coach the Harvard pitchers for the next two weeks. Charlie Murphy wants the National League to take care of Pop Arson by making him supervisor of umphres. Fred Bussel, who caught for the Detroit and Cleveland teams, has been signed by Jimmy Casey for the Montreal Club. Jimmy Austin, the new insufferer of the New York Americans, led the, whole, country in base, stealing last season with ninety-seven steals. inducted last until January 1, 1902. He was Mayor of Duxbury in 1884. Chairman of the Republican State Convention in 1895 and 1900, and now been a member of the House of Representatives since 1887. For twelve years he has been Chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs. He is a member of the Committee on Rules, and also of that interstate and foreign Committee. Mr. Sherman married, in 1881, Miss Carolina Babcock of East Orlando, N. d. His children are Sherill, twenty-five years old, note-teller in the United Trust & Deposit Do. Richard U., twenty-three years old, going pro-fessor. Huthenstein at Fresno College, Thousand Oaks, M. twenty-two years-old, secretary of the Smyth-Desport Co., Unca. With other business men Mr. Sherman organized in 1899 the Utaica Trust & Deposit Company, now one of organizing banks of Central New York, and he beams. the centre of his reviewing stand to protect him from the inclement. [Name] YOUNG TAFT, THE "YALE MAN!" Taken in 1877, When Mr. Taft, Was Twenty Years Old. weather. Mr. Rööseyelt was escorted to the Capitol by veterans of his famous Rough Riders, and until 1816 that night he stood reviewing a parade. H. A women's Short Skirt League has been formed in London. The members, according to Woman's Life, bind themselves to wear dressed which will not sweep the floors and pavements, and so gather up dust and microbes. Miss Margaret J. Dunn has lived for five years out, in the woods for her health. Both winter and spring she has taken this rigorous treatment in the highlands, of Scotland, and speaks highly of the benefits of the snow bath. THE THIRD EDITION OF THE NEW ENGLISH LANGUAGE (CANADA) Oilic acidified Reticuline rutilated. Ver- mium water and alkali have been used by Peruna. I had several thembages on the flings. The doffles did not the pumice mud and droffles never have used them. committed submitted and less quantity has contributed treatments Ms. Fiona Martin, O'Donnell, MO, joins me. I cannot thank you enough for caring me. "For two years I doubted my tough, whichock me, my army dharsar, all I seemed to get worse. My country so bad I could not sleep. Finally I purchased a bottle of Peruna. After three sixes the attack fell that I am unable to defend. People who object to limited medicines can do so care Peruna tablet. For a travel illustrated booklet entitled "The Truth About Peruna," address The Peruna Co., Columbia, Ohio. Mailled postmails 120 120 American Horses. The development of types of light horses has been notable in the United States, but according to a bulletin recently issued by the Department of Agriculture with a single exception the draft horses have been foreign straights transplanted. Of the NIGHT horses, the Narranger-sett racer was a famous type in Colonial days. Later came the-Morgan, the standard breed—and, the saddle horse. The specialization of these types has been a national, business, and, in spite of importations, from abroad the native stock has developed and held its own. Of draft horses, on the other hand, the only native type was the Conestoga, a breed that has now discome completely extinct and has left no discernible traces on the native stock. For heavy work, therefore, Americans must, depend upon, the imported Perchrons, Clydesdales and Shires. The national traits which have resulted in these conditions are evidently somewhat different from what has been supposed for the speed mania is what has caused the light types to be developed—and the heavy ones to be neglected. American breeders have sacrificed other qualities, which, in the opinion of the Department of Agriculture, are more important, in order to lower track records by a second, or two. In the midst of most persons Virginia, Kentucky and other parts of the South are most commonly associated with the pedigrees and development of the finest types of horses. To all, who hold that opinion it will be instructive to trape, through the paces of the bulletin, number of great straling of racing, carriage and saddle blood which, although commonly associated with the South, in reality go directly back to New England. A Statue of Liebig in to be erected in Darmstadt, where he was born in 1803. A Nehr, woman has outgilded the prize food in a few words, and that from personal experience. She writes: 'After our long experience with Grape Nuts, I cannot day enough in its favor. We have used this food almost continually for seven years. We sometimes tried, other, advertised breakfast foods, but we invariably returned to Grape Nuts, as the most palatable, economical and nourishing of all. When I quit tea and coffee and began to use Positim and Grape Nuts, I was a nervous worker. I was so frightful I could not sleep nights, had no interest in life. I just. After using Grape Nuts as short time I began to impraise and all these attributes have disappeared, and now I am a well woman. My two children have been almost raised on Grape Nuts, which they eat three times a day. "They are pictures of health and have never had the least symptom of atrophy, trouble, agen through the most severe signs of whooping cough they could retain. Grape-Nuts, when all else failed. "Grape-Nuts food has saved doctor bills, and has been, therefore, a most economical Road for the Name given my Pasture-Battle Greek, Mith, Read," the Road to Wellfilled, "in pigs." The Road Reason. Ever read the above letters. A new one appears from time to time. They are premine, true, and full of human interest. THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE THURSDAY next, soon after twelve o'clock noon, we will have a new president. After the following few months, we will be able to foretell Mr. Taft's official attitude towards us. THE TRIBUNE welcomes to its exchange list The Yonkers Standard, of Yonkers, N. Y. At its masthead the name of the veteran and able journalist, Hon. T. Thomas Fortune, appears as editor. This spells success for the Standard. Ir is the foolish man, void of stamina, who allows a little failure to disconcert him, and refuses to persevere. So it is with those of our people who are becoming discouraged, and others who are decrying race enterprises on account of the failure of one of our business concerns. It has been aptly said that "if at first you don't succeed, try, try again." This much we recommend to our weak brothers and sisters. A FIGHT against tubercolosis is being waged all over the country. The lectures here during the week have created much interest. Many of our people, more than any other, should become enlivened to this subject, study it and do everything possible to improve their surroundings and live such lives as to ward off the ravages of this dreaded disease that is carrying off so many of them. No optimistic race lover in this community can become discouraged over events when everything is considered. The prosperous enterprises among us are beacon lights of progress. Our people should look up to them and take fresh courage. They should also note with pride what just three of our young men are doing within a radious of a block of each other: Mr. Geo. S. Williams is erecting on West Broad street a large three story brick building with two stores on the first floor, and the other floors suitable for offices. This should inspire us. Across the street, Mr. J. G. Garey has purchased two valuable buildings renovated one of them, has erected in the rear at the cost of many hundred dollars a fine oven, and has this week opened a variety bakery, second to none in the city. This shows progressiveness and should cause other young men to branch out in other lines. In another block nearby, Mr. T. Freeman has purchased the entire block and had it repaired. He is having the corner store on Gaston and Mongomery streets renovated, and enlarged for his growing grocery business. This is encouraging. Along with these improvements The Wage Earners Bank has within the past two or three weeks made arrangements for the erection of several homes and the improving of others for our people. This too, should cause our people to stick to this institution that is doing so much to cause members of the race to become owners of homes, etc. All over the city can be seen business enterprises of our people that are being conducted in a manner conducive of success. Shall all of these things be lost in sight on account of one failure? What we need is a more loyal support of the enterprises now established and the encouragement of our moneyed men to branch out in more and varied enterprises. DR. WASHINGTON at the Lincoln celebration in New York-delivered a notable address along with Judge Taft and others. This part of his address especially should be driven home to our white friends: "The world is fast learning that of all forms of slavery, there is none that is so hurtful and degrading as that form of slavery which tempts one human being to hate another by reason of his race or color. One man can not hold another man down in the ditch without remaining down in the ditch with him. One who goes through life with his eyes closed against all that is good in anoth or race is as weak and circumscribed, as one who fights in a battle with one hand tied behind him." The following is the declarations of the Tuskegee Negro Conference: Of the Tuskegee Negro Conference: 1. As representatives of 700,000 Negro farmers of Alabama and of the South, we urge our people to assist in the enforcement of the laws against the liquor traffic, wherever they exist. As a people we know the evils of the liquor business, and we should not fall into the habit, because the laws are made, by some one else, of shirking our responsibility in seeing that they are enforced. II The Negro farmers throughout the South, we say: Stick to the farm. The cities have proven a curse to many of our race. In spite of hardships and special difficulties we are making progress on the soil. In Alabama alone Negro farmers paid taxes ten years ago on $7,000,000 worth of property; now they pay taxes on over $16,000,000 III To all our people in the rural districts we say: Standby the rural schools Do not let your children wonder away to the cities because they cannot get proper schooling at home. We can improve our home schools. In a single year the farmers of one county of Alabama contributed $3,000 from their own pockets to lengthen their school terms and improve their school buildings IV To our women we say: Make the home more attractive. Plant flowers in you garden. See that the house is painted or whitewashed, raise chickens and improve your cooking. We are glad to note, in this respect an improvement in some of our country schools, where we are beginning to teach sewing cooking and with the aid of a school farms, practical farming in connection with the other school branches. Items from St. Mary's Mr. Marshall, general manager of the Woodmen of Florida spent Saturday and Sunday here in the interest of his Association. He expects to organize a camp here in the near future. We regret to hear of the serious illness of Mrs. Daisy Scott and hope for her a speedy recovery. The churches were well attended on Sunday last. It was regular pastoral day at the A. M. E. Church, Rev. Neal, P. C. At the F. A. B. Church, special services were held and a missionary sermon preached by G. H. G. Dukes. The services at the M. E. Church were conducted by Mr. C. H. Holzendorf. All seemed much impressed with the message. On Sunday night the members of Mt. Pisgah, B. C., under their faithful pastor, Rev. F. Forman, held quite a successful rally. The Citizens of St. Mary's are anxiously awaiting the extension of the St. M. and R., R. R. to Waycross. The principal and students of St. Mary's High School wish to extend their thanks to the Progressive Club, patrons and friends for the able manner in which they assisted them in furnishing the school room. Watch these columns for further news from the school. It is Cowardly to Attack a Woman. Savannah, Ga., Feb. 22, 1809. Editor Tremaine. My impulse was quickened when I read in the Atlanta Independent the account of the recent visit of the I. G. L. officers to Savannah. Why should the D. G. secretary perjure himself so? Now "Bret" Davis accept some advice: Public opinion is a dangerous thing to trifle with. You came to this city the guest of Armenia Lodge. You were royalty (?) entertained. The linkmen as a whole are not responsible for God expressing His wrath with the rain. They have nothing to do with such a small crowd greeting you and listening to one of those patented and world famous (?) speeches. It is equally true of Mrs R L Barnes. If you were disappointed in the crowd at the banquet, why pour out your wrath upon the innocent? Why do you, after all these years serving with Mrs Barues or at least helping her to advance the order in this state; and visiting Nayanah so many times make so much noise about the interest of the Ruth, seemingly neglected? From time to time the executive board of the Ruth of Georgia has met in her office and there is no record to show that the conduct of her office was less than praiseworthy. No exceptions have been published showing the interior decorations of the office were disasteful. Now why do you meld? Is this to show the Ruthites of Georgia that you are grooming a successor to our Barnes? I fear so. Now "Brer" Davis hear what our blesses Master wrote for the accuser of a woman at one time, "Let him that is without sin cast the first stone." Now "Brer" Davis, you were here so ely the guest of Armenea Lodge. While you were here and on your "trap" ride, you stopped at the office of the D G. H. H No. 8, and you claim that you could not tell it from the appearance, letter-heads, pictures; "all said court-" Did you request to see Ruth letter-heads? Pictures of G. L Officera &c? Not you did not. You simply dropped in to get some mischief, and than dropped out. Do you remember appearing before the S.C.M some years ago, carrying from Georgia an attorney and witnesses; the trip costing the orderin this state between five and six hundred dollars to promote your personal ends and was charged as expense of your office. This was as per orders from the S.C.M. "to show cause why you should not be suspended from the order." It is history that you charged same as expense for running your office. When you were answerable to the committee personally. If you had used half the amount it cost the D.G.L to send you, your attorney and witness to Philadelphia, which was done for your selfish ends,—to beautify and artistically arrange the office of D.G.M.N.G., it would have saved you such a painful sight. The G.L Officers of Odd Fellows of Georgia have never assisted in furnishing this office, the expenses, etc are as a personal matter. Mrs Barnes office has never been any expense to the G L. But to the contrary the G L. officers of K. P. under the management of our G Creswill have seen that this office be respectfully equipped. Mrs. Barnes is serving both Ruth and Calanhe and you are carrying the honors for dealer in Lodge supplies, D G. S. G. T. of S C. M. and Editor, all in one office at the expense of D G L. and yet you do not believe in a person holding so many offices. Now wopun look up and see where is thine accuser. I am very truly, C. W. ALEXANDER, P. N. F. Myrtle Lodge No. 1663. Philip, Monumental's Happinings. On the 16th at 9:00 a.m, Sunday school opened with an encouraging increase in number, every class was represented; quite a number was added to the roll. Mr Jesse Hopkins and Mr. Jones of the First Congregational Church were pleasant visitors in our mist. $215 was raised for the Sunday school, and all seem delighted with the change. At 11 a.m, the pastor preached. Sermon. Allen Christin Emil League convened at 3:30 p.m and B. W. Jackson from Jacksonville made an intresting remarks. At the eneire Rev. Charles Mohammad, D. D from Morocco. North Africa, gave us the Lord's message. He proved himself master of the situation. The weekly meeting were all that one could expect for them and even more. On last Sunday, Sunday school opened with still a greater increase. Our pastor, Rev. L A Townsley and his teachers are doing a noble work. Come visit us. Dy R. H Singleton, one of our exp-stars, now Presiding Elder of the West Savannah District, preached at 11 o'clock to the largest audience out in the morning for some time. He appeared and seemed to feel himself at home in Old. St. Philip's pulpit. At 4 p.m, Allen Christian Endeavor League anniversary was celebrated. Quite a select program was rendered. The sermon was preached by Rev. To nley and remarks by Rev. Ross. This was also well attended. Quite a neat sun was realized in the collection. The pastor filled the stand on Sunday night at 8 o'clock. His sermon had some bearing on the heart of each one present. Come out and worship with us and by so doing learn more of the Lord. F. B. B. Church Dots. The beautiful weather on Sunday was quite and inducement to church goers. Rev. Simmes read for the lesson Luke 15. He preached a very instructive sermon. As we sat listening to him, many a mind no doubt was carried back to "The sermon on the mount." The choir sang "Joy to the world." Rev. Wright led the hymn "My faith looks up to thee." He asked those who felt in need of prayer to come forward. Deacon Merchison prayed. Mrs. M M Mills, secretary of the Sunday school, read and excellent report on the financial standing and the work of the Sunday school. The pastor and officers commended the teachers highly for their good work. On Sunday night the church was crowded, the Hyacinth Aid and Social Club was the distinguished guest. The choir sang "Unto us a child is born." Rev. Wright read for the lesson Psalm 41. Mr. James Gillyard read the history of the club. Rev. Wright led the hymn "O for a faith that will not shrink." The text was from Luke 8:35, subject. "The Maniac." The sermon was an excellent on. The choir sang "Ye tribes on Adam join." Rev. Wright led the hymn "Come let us join our friends above." He asked all who felt the need of prayer to come to the mercy seat. The club was exceedingly liberal in donating to the church, pastor, choir, sexton and even to Rev. Simmes. The President, Joseph Yashington, led the hymn "Amazing grace how sweet it sounds." He very gracefully introduced those who presented the money and they acted well their parts. Sunday is our communion and we would be glad to have you come down. St. Benedict's Church. Gaston And E at Br nd Streets. Sunday Feb. 28th First Sund v in Lent First mass at 8 a m., High mass and sermon at 10:30 a m., Sunday School at 4 p m, Rosary sermon and Benediction at 8 p m. The morning sermon will be preached by Rev J A Dahlent and will be on the gospel of the day namely "Jesus is fasting during 40 days and is tempted by the Devil." subject, "Necessity of doing Penance" in the evening Rev G Oorecht will begin the Lenten course of special sermons on the Eternal Truths, subject, "Death." Week services, mass every morning at 7 and 7:30 a m, Rosary sermon and benediction on Wednesday at 8 p m. Stations of the Cross on Friday at 8 p m. On Ash Wednesday morning the holy season of Lent opened by the blessing and distribution of the ashes. A great crowd of faithful attended the morning services and received the blessed, ashes. In the evening St Benedict was packed with people of every denomination, who had come to hear Father Dahlent's first lecture to non Catholics. The Rev preacher answered that grand question "Why am I a Catholic," and during nearly a whole hour he held the attention of the immense congregation. For many that lecture was the most interesting and most striking exposition of the great proof of the true church of Christ. In simple but most impressive language Father Dahlent showed that the Catholic Church has the four great marks which Christ wanted to give to His church namely, Unity, Holiness, Catholicity (or Universality) and Apostolicity. Next week Wednesday March 34d, Father Dahlent will give the second lecture which will also be most interesting. The subject will be "The Divinity of the Bible and the infallibility of the Pope" All the colored people, Catholics and non Catholics will be welcome. At the entrance of church there is a "question box" if there is any question referring to the teaching of the Catholic church, about which you would like to have an explanation, write your question on a slip of paper and put it in the "Box." In the last week of Lent on April 7th, Father Dahlent will answer the questions, provided they are serious and sincere. The signature of the laquiter is not required although you may give it. Bethlehem Dots. On last Sunday morning preaching by the pastor Rev L. L. Blair, Sunday afternoon communion We have also lost two of our members since the first of the year On Sunday night Rev Blair preached. It was a fine sermon and the text was 'Our Father in Heaven' We are now planning to start our revival and will commence on Thursday afternoon Prayer meeting every Thursday and Tuesday nights. Teachers meeting every Wednesday night Choir practice every Friday night Each member and friend is invited out Sunday. St. Paul Dots. Rev R L Mitchell our new presiding elder on the Savannah District of the C M B Church, is making his first round on the District and is with us. He held our first quarterly conference last night, with much success. He will preach for us Sunday at eleven o'clock m, and 8 p.m. The public is invited to come out and hear Eldex Mitchell, he is a pulpit giant. At 4:30 p.m the Woman's Home Missionary Society will reader and excellent program made up of talents from different churches in the city. Come out and listen to the m y beautiful solos, duets, o.c. together with the magnificent papers which will o read by some of the noted ladies of the city. We are sure, if you come out, you will enjoy your visit. The program will begin at 4:30 p. m. St. Philip Dofs. Our members and friends turned out on Sunday in large numbers. It was a tainty an ideal day. The sermons at each service were interesting and the topic discussed by Rev. Lindsay's were of much benefit. Rey. Lindsay text at the 11 o'clock service was from the 10th Psalm, Subject "The christ an has light in darkness." Every person paid present attention to whom we sat and binual rites that are important" in them were of much benefit. the children's meeting which was held on last Thursday afternoon was quite a success. It is to the interest of every bory irrespective of denomination who have children from 12 years of age down to send them to these meetings which are held every Thursday afternoon and instructed by a committee of christian ladies as to how they should conduct themselves through life. Don't fall to send them. The following services will be held on tomorrow. Sunday; Prayer meeting at 5:30 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 3 p.m. A C.E. League at 4:30 p.m. preaching at 8 p.m. Strangers are cordially invited to these services Ministers Union. The Ministers Union held its regular session, Rev H L Hayward conducted the devotional exercises. The order of the day was reports of sermons as follows; Rev H L Hayward, subject "Reward of faithfulness" Rev D W Cannon, John 15 Chap 4 verse, Rev D D Mills, subject Spirit of Meekness" Rev Howell Matt 1:12. The Evangelical Ministers Union met at St Philip A M E Church. Divine service was conducted by Rev M Bemby. The 24th, Psalm was received for the lesson. Sermonic Report was given by Rey P W Greatheart, which was very timely divided. The Union as a whole offered commendation for his ability. A paper was read by Dr R H Singleton, subject "Abraham Lincoln a National Banefactor". The paper was so full of historical facts that the Union tendered Dr Singleton a rising vote of thanks and also voted for publication in THE TRIBUN. Topics for March 1st, is "Justification by faith is old or New Testamental doctrine" by kev I T Grinner March 23rd. "What were the Political conclusions from Malachi to Christ and how did they serve Christianity" by Rev P W. Greatheart. The ministers of this city and visitors are invited Installation and Dance. A public Installation and Dance will be given at Harris Street Hall by Adamant Lodge No 7862 G. U. O. of O. F., Wednesday night, March 3rd. Tickets 25 cents. Semi-Annual Statement. For the six months ending December 1st, 1908 of the condition of the GUARANTY AID and RELIEF SOCIETY organized under the laws of the state of Georgia, made to the Governor of the State of Georgia, pursuant to the laws of the state. Principal office 468 West Bread street, Savannah, Ga. $18.00 ROUND TRIP WASHINGTON, D. O. VIA SOUTHERN RAILWAY Account Taft Inauguration. Tickets sold FEBRUARY 28, MARCH 1, 2, 3, Good until MARCH 8. Through Sleeping Cars and the Most Up-to-date Day Cooches Offering the Most Attractive Route and the Best Service. LOW MILITARY FARES Full information at City Ticket Office 141 Bull Street. J. L. MEEK. A. G. P. A., ALEX. H. AKER, Atlanta, Ga. C. P. & T. A. SEABOARD AIR LINE DAILY SERVICE FROM SAVANNAH 5:00 p m Seaboard Florida Limited for New York and all Eastern cities Daily except Sunday 9:35 a m Seaboard Florida Limited for Jacksonville, St Augustine, Palm Beach, Miami and Hayana Daily except Monday 12:50 p m Leaves for Columbia, Norfolk Richmond, Washington, New York and all Eastern Cities 11:45 p m Leaves for Garnett, Fairfax, Denmark, Columbia and intermediate stations 2:50 a m Leaves for Brunswick, Jacksonville, Ocala, Tampa and Florida points 8:00 a m 1:05 p m 7:00 a m Leaves for Collins, Helena, Cordelia Americus, Montgomery and all Western points 5:00 p m Central Standard Time; given only as information; not guaranteed. Full information at City Ticket Office, No. 7 Bull street. Phone 671. "ON THE SQUARE" West Broad and Gwinnett Sts. ICE CREAM Furnished in any quantity for entertainments and picnics From SCOTT BROS. ICE CREAM FACTORY, West Broad and Gwinnett Sts. Cold Soda and Ice Creamalways on hand at our ICE CREAM PARLOR The Only Colored Dry Goods Store in Savannah. Shoes, Hats, Underwear and Furnishings for men, women and children. You positively save money trading at Main Office: 329-333 Jefferson St. Phones: 676-2032-887-4241 The most complete stock of Coffins and Caskets in the South Prompt and Courteous Treatment to all our patrons. W. R. Fields & L. M. Pollard, Mgrs. A copy of the Act of of Incorporation duly certified, is attached to the Annual Statement in the office of the Insurance Commissioner. State of Georgia, Chatham County: Personally appeared before the undersigned Walter S. Scott, who being duly amort, deposes and says that he is the Secretary and Treasurer of the GUARANTY AID and RELIEF SOCIETY and that the foregoing statement is correct and true. WALTER S. SCOTT, Secretary. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this eighteenth day of February 1909. Sol. C. JOHNSON. N. P. C. C. Ga. There will be a public Installation of the T. James Davis Co. B. at the Ladies Exchange, Gwinnett Lane and West Broad Street, March 1st, 1909. We earnestly solicit the patronage of the public. Admission 10 cents. Hoping to have your presence. We are yours for, an evening of pleasure. Marie H. Loyd, Secretary. R. Ethel Wright, Chairlady. $18.00 ROI WASHINGTON SOUTH RAIL Account Taft Tickets sold FEBRUARY Good until Through Sleeping Cars and the Offering the Most Attractive LOW MILITIA Full information at City Ticket J. L. MEEK. A. G. P. A., Atlanta, Ga. STEAMER For EXCURSIONS, MOON PLEASURE Charter rates reasonable and accor St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. Habersham and Harris streets. We invite the general public to the 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 an tunes in which everybody can join. The sermons are short, affording everybody 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 Son of man came to seek and save that which is lost. Come and pay us a visit you won't regret it. Gct Sundays.New York World. After months of success at the Casino show house on Broadway, New York, Funny Eddie Foy has taken his musical show away for a road trip. Before leaving he gave the Sunday World one of his VERY BEST songs, entitled "When We Made the Gallant Charge Up Bunker Hill." He sings it himself, so it must be good. Title, words and music complete with next Sunday World. GROUND TRIP BINGTON, D. O. VIA SOTHERN L.WAY First Inauguration. JANUARY 28, MARCH 1, 2, 3, until MARCH 8. All the Most Up-to-date Day Coaches Route and the Best Service. TARY FARES Ticket Office 141 Bull Street. ALEX. H. AKER, C. P. & T. A. Ready for Charter The Fine and Commodious ER KATIE MOONLIGHT RIDES or other SURE TRIPS. accommodation unsurpassed. Apply to SATURDAY, FEB. 27, 1909 Dr. Stevens of Darien was in the city on Thursday. A grand entertainment will be given at Masonic Temple Wednesday night March 2d by Crystal Court No. 210, O. O. C. Tickets 15 cents. Mr. H. L. Fulton, one of Darien's business men, come in to shake hands with us this week. A number of our friends were in the city during the week attending the Farmers Conference? Only Dry Goods Store owned and controlled by colored people, Scott Bros., West Broad and Gwinnett streets. Mrs. Corinne Carr Woolfolk has returned to the city after spending a delightful time with friends in Jacksonville. The Good Samaritans under Grand Chief L. W. Beasley, are preparing to have its annual thanksgiving observance next month. The Lodges all over the State will observe the occasion. You can get ice cream and cold drinks at McFall's Gwinnett Lane and East Broad streets. Musical Ray will give one of his big musical concerts at Beth-Eden Church, Wednesday evening Mar. 3rd. Come out and hear him as this will be your last chance. He will be assisted by some of our best musical talents. Mrs. Jano Bowens, an old citizen, but who has been residing at Newport, R. I., died this week and the remains were brought to the city yesterday and will be buried from Beth-Eden church tomorrow. Rev. David L. Crosby, D. D., of Haverhill, Mass., her former pastor, accompanied the remains here. FOR RENT—A flat of three rooms with use of bath. Mrs. Victory, 509 McDonough, St. East. Mr. D. J. Scott left on Thursday for Baltimore, where he goes to purchase stock for his dry goods and notion store. He will be gone about ten days, and will take in the inauguration before returning. Miss Nettie Bissard will leave on Monday for Washington, D.C., where she will witness the inauguration. While there she will spend quite a while taking a special course of studies. Her friends wish for her a pleasant trip and a successful course. A unique Concert will be given at Beach Institute on Friday evening March 26, by the children of the Montieth Public School, Miss Melissa Fleming. teacher. This concert will undoubtedly cause a large attendance. Tickets are now on sale. Mr. J. H. Hutchinson of Meridian, Ga., came in to see us on Thursday. He is one of McIntosh's most substantial citizens, and owns one of the finest homes in the county. Mr. G. W. Smitherman, of Dublin accompanied by several friends, come in to see us on Wednesday. The Farmers Conference was held at the College Thursday and yesterday. Some very interesting topics were discussed, and will prove beneficial to the attendants. The Young Ladies Independent Circle held its 13th annual installation of officers on Wednesday evening of last week at the residence of Mrs E. B. Roberts, west Duffy street. Rev. Daniel Wright officiating in an impressive manner. Quite an enjoyable time was had by all present. Light refreshments were served. Officers installed are follows: Pres., Mrs. Lula Wicks Allen; Y. Pres., Mrs. Elizabeth B. Roberts; F. Sect'y., Mrs Estella B. Hamilton; Rec. Sect'y., Miss Mary Ellen Dunham; Treas., Mrs. Lizzie B. Timmons; Chr. of Finance, Mrs. Emma R. Dennis; Chr. of Health, Mrs. Anna G. Mitchell; Chap., Miss Mable P. Hodge; Clerk, Miss Katic E. Houston. Among the guest present were Mrs. Rachel Doyle, Mrs Cyrus Allen, Mrs. Rev. A. L. Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. John Whiffield, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Allen, Misses Mary Jones, Charlotte Thompson, Messrs. M. L. Robertson, Mitchell Jones, Willie Timmons, Benj. Tate, Butler Hodge, W. H. Burgess, Johnnie Priley and others Special Notice. Knight of Pythias of N. A., S. A., E., A., A., and A., Jurisdiction of Savannah, Ga. The Joint Committee of the Pythian Period are requested to meet at Odd Fellows Hall, Harris Street east, Sunday afternoon Feb. 28, 1909; at 3:30 o'clock. By order. M. W. BRYAN, D. G. C. Removal Notice. The People Shoe Co., moved to 623 West Broad Street. We invite our many friends and patrons to call and see us Dr. J. H. KING, Pres. and Gen. Mer The Frances E. W. Harper Anniversary. The ninth anniversary of the Frances E. W. Harper Circle of ladies was celebrated on Friday night, the 12th, inst. The affair was unique, enjoyable and highly instructive. Miss Sophronia Gaston the amiable daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gaston was hostess and spared no pains to make the assembled members of the Circle and guests feel at home. There may be societies of greater influence from a numerical view point than the Frances Harper Circle, but in no town, city or hamlet is there a circle of women more eminently careful in manners and methods than those who hold in tact, from year to year, this grand association. The ladies of which it is composed stand high in the scale of moral and intellectual fitness, and hence the tenor of their declamations and declarations are both pleasing and profitable. The evening was spent in pleasant conversations, games, instrumental music and song. The instrumental and voice music borne a part of a well arranged program, interspersed with select reading, recitations and original thought-in both prose and poetry. The president of the Circle, Miss C. Emma Lewis was noticeably tactful in her methods, and in subtle speech she told of the object of the Circle and of the distinguished personage in whose honor it took its name. The select reading by Mrs. Mary Hill was well chosen and rendered and apparently, lent encouragement to some members of the Circle and others. At the conclusion of the reading Mrs. Hill was given a round of applause. "Poeta Nata, non fit" (poets are born, not made) that carries a scathing rebuke to thousands of verse makers, who secrete real thought in a tangling mesh of rhythm and call the creation(?) poetry, found an appropriate personage in Mrs. Nona Mitchell. Her original effort, in part descriptive of the lives of Douglas and Lincoln was the creation of real genius and might, be termed a classic. The race needs originality, and since genius is the result of labor, why can't we produce the real thing. "Full many a gem of priceless ray serene, The deep, unfathomable caves of ocean bear; Full many a flower is born to blush ocean bear, Full many a flower is born to blush unseen, And lose its sweetness on the desert air." The solo by Miss Gaston was well rendered and may be some nocturnal wanderer halted on the outside to listen, and if so, he must have thought "twere the song of a Mocking Bird" singing a midnight lay to his mate. She receiv-a round of applause. The quett of Mrs. Orner and Mrs. Lovett was rendered with great forcefulness, and the melody still lingers with me. Miss Georgia Hurd presided at the piano. This fact coupled with the fact that she presented the only peculiar surprise of the occasion, made her a very conspicuous personage. The surprise was in the shape of a recitation that gave hearers a cyclonic or meteoric drop from the heights of solemnity to the depths of jocularity. It was a "rapid transit" change and had its effect. The menu was such as to suit the taste of the most delicate epicurean and the splendid preparations were served "A la Gastonia" One of the features of the occasion was a paper leaf after the form of the ivy-leaf, on which was written, "turn over a new leaf." Each member and guest was requested to write their name on the leaf and a resolution. The leaves were collected by the president. Then a slip of paper sufficiently long to hold the names of the 26, persons present, was passed to each. A study in elementary psychology was indulged The president read seretatim the resolution without giving the name of the writer, and each person was to name the author. The person guessing the greatest number correctly was to be the prize winner. Dr. Blackman won the first prize, which was a photo of Frances E. W. Harper, with one of her choice selections in verse. Mrs. Nona Mitchell won second prize a candle holder, gracefully (3) ornamented with a green frog. This diversion was an innovation and added much to the delightfulness of the occasion. Those present-were Miss C. E. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Lovett, Dr. W. C. Blackman, Mrs. M. E. Tolbert, Mrs. E. D. Brown, Miss Rosalie Brown, Mrs. E. W. Sherman, Mrs E. L. Mason, Mrs. Mary Hill, Miss Nettic Houston, Miss Etta McIntosh, Miss Mary Knight, Mrs. Henry Horne, Mrs. Clantelle Nelson, Miss Georgia Hurd, Mrs. Dora Bruce, Miss Lizzie Hendrickson, Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell, Mr. Hill, et al. The affair was an instructive and enjoyable/one; and its recurrence will be looked forward to with happy anticipations by those who may be next, the fortunate ones. Long live the Circle and its fair constituents. XX Opening of a First Class Bakery. Sometime ago we announced the purchasing of a valuable piece of property at 504 and 506 West Broad street by Mr. Joseph G. Garey. Since that time Mr. Garey has remodeled No. 506 and has erected in the rear the most modern oven in the city with a commodious capacity. This modern bakery was opened on Tuesday, and the patronage received since has been flattering. The patrons are extolling the quality of the bread, cakes, etc., and there is every indication of the business being flourishing. This is a new departure for our people in this city, and their patronage should be given this bakery unstintingly, not alone because it is a colored enterprise, but because the quality of goods will qual if not surpass that of other bakeries. Orders will be delivered to any part of the city. Kearsand's Minstrels Enferal After the show on Friday night, the members of Billy Kearsand's Minstrels were entertained by the Eureka Aid and Atheletic Social Club at its cozy club rooms at Masonic Temple. It is needless to say that the members of the club outdid themselves in making their guests feel that they were receiving the real Savannah hospitality, and each one of them went away expressing themselves that way and praising the club for it progressiveness. Room For Bent. I have a furnished room, would like to rent to nice quiet young man desiring only lodging. Mrs. W. N. Legare, 1m Legareville, Louisville Road. In Memoriam. In memory of dear and loving mother CARRIE W CARR, who departed this life Feb. 21. 1907. Just two years you have left us, Still the loss we keenly feel Our home have been shadowed, And will never be the same; But we hope that we shall meet you, In the land far away. Her loving husband, GEORGE S CARR, and family. In loving remembrance of GEORGER R RICE, died February 27th, 1908. Speak softly and low a heart is in sorrow The loved one who sleepth wakes not on the morrow Oh then never murmur, though hopes are laid low, Through blighted ambition we oft come to know, The sweetest and truest of pleasure e'en here; And sorrows are needed to lead us up there Wife. LAURA C, RICE. In loving memory of my brother GEORGE R. RICE. Departed this life February 27, 1908, at the age of 44 years. He fought the good fight kept the faith and with knowledge that he was sheltered under his Master's wings; he heard the voice of Jesus saying well done thy good and faithful servant come up higher. He spoke to the waters, Jordan stream stood still, he, crossed at 5 o'clock in the morning he sang as the poet; Onward Christian Soldiers marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before. He fell asleep in the arms of Jesus. Sleep on my dear Brother sleep on your memory shall ever live green in your sister's heart. I miss you brother, yes I miss you, God only knows how much I miss you. Sleep on Brother I shall ever pray to meet you where there shall be everlasting happiness and parting never more. Your devoted sister, MATILDA B FIELDS. Coming Events in The Social World The ninth annual dance or the Twilight Reapers A and S Club Branch at Masonic Temple, Tuesday night March 2nd. Tickets 35 and 50 cents. The Lidias Favorite Club will give first Spring Entertainment at Masonic Temple, Monday night March 1st. Tickets 15 and 25 cents. A grand entertainment will be given at Masonic Temple by Crystal Court No 210 O O C Wednesday night, March 3rd Tickets 15 cents. The Georgia Union Tie and Social Club will give a grand Spring Hop at Harris Street Hall, Monday night March 1st. Tickets 25 cents. A grand Masquerade ball will be given by Forest City Light. Fountain No 2757 and Young Forest City. No 1281, at Chatham Hall, Monday night March 8th. Tickets 15 and 5 cents. The Primrose A and S Club will give their third annual ball at Masonic Temple Wednesday night, March 10th. Tickets 35 and 50 and 50 cents. There will be a grand five nights fair at given at Second Baptist Church commencing Monday night; March 15th. Tickets 5 and 20 cents. A grand Spring entertainment will be given by the Ladies favorite Club at Masonic Temple Monday night; March 15. Tickets 15 and 25 cents. B. H. LEVY BRO. & CO. Savannah, Georgia. Some Blue, Some Plain Black, and others of Neat Mixtures This sale which has already been taken advantage of by over 200 satisfied purchasers, is the biggest value affording event ever offered for The Fountain City Aid and Social Club will give a grand Charitable entertainment for the benefit of the Colored Orphanages, at Masonic Temple, Wednesday night March 12th. Tickets are $cents. A 40th Pythian Period Entertainment will be given under the auspices of Crescent Lodge No 2 K of Pat Harris Street Hall, Monday night March 20th. Tickets 25 cents. The East Side Comedy Co., will give a Show and Dance at Harris street Hall, Wednesday night March 10th. Tickets 15 cents. The friendly Brothers Social Club No. will give their 22nd annual dance at Harris street hall. Tuesday night March 10th. Tickets 15 and 25 cents. The Morning News Carriers will give their first annual dance at Masonic temple, Friday night March 10th. Tickets 15 and 25 cents. The Twilight Reapers will celebrate its 13th anniversary at Harris's reet hall, Monday night March 15th. Tickets 50 and 75 cents. A grand boxing contest will be given at Masonic Temple between Wm Mitchell of Rhode Island and A Dease of Savannah on Thursday night March 4th. Tickets 15 and 25 cents. A grand entertainment will be given at Harris Street Hall, by Butchers Workers and Blent Cutters Union Monday night, March 8th. Tickets 25 and 35 cents. A public installation and dance will be given by Adamant Lodge No. 7565 G U O of O-F at Harris Street Hall, Wednesday night March 3rd. Tickets 25 cents. A Grabphone entertainment will be given at 517 Bolton street, west, Monday night, March 1st. Tickets to cents. DR. L. S. PARKS, 240 Barnard St., Savannah, Ga. Does all kind of highgrade dental work of the best quality and workmanship. Gold crowns and bridge work. White Porcelain Plovet, and Gold Crowns mounted on the natural roots. Gold Fillings. Cement Fillings, and Silver or Amalgam Fillings, from nine to a full set of teeth $7.00 and $8.00. Broken Places mended and teeth added to old ones for a small cost. BellPhone 1244 Grace Places guaranteed 23K Gold Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Afternoon and Night at the AT MORSE'S HALL Afternoons from 3 to 7. Evenings from 8 to 12. Music by Apollo Orchestra. ADMISSION: Afternoons 10c. Evenings 15c. We also give Private Lessons at home. Do your Stove Give Satisfaction? Does it bake in the bottom as on top? Does it draw the draught up the flue so as not to fill your eyes with smoke when cooking? If it doesn't, some part of it is out of order and we can remedy it if you would call and see us. We are experienced workings in the repairing of cook stoves and furniture of every description. Oil finishing, Upholstering, Recaning Chairs, Mattress Renovating. Carpet and Matting laying a specialty. Call and see us at JACKSON-SLOCUM FURNITURE REPAIR SHOP, Phone 4262. 637 East Broad St. 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. 361 and 363 Fourth St., MACON, GA. Dr.B.W.S.Daniels PHYSICIAN & SURGEON Office: 551 West Broughton St. Residence: 722 Waters Ave. Phone 4448 Hours—9 to 11 a. m. 2:30 to 4 p. m. 7 to 8 p. m. Prompt response to all calls. Scientific Treatment and Courteous Attention to all patrons. 1-16-09. A New Pharmacy The People's Pharmacy 809 West Broad St. Prescriptions carefully compounded. Drugs Toilet Articles and Sundries. Candles; Soda Water and Ice Cream. J. F. Ford, Prop. P. L. Bowen & Co., Where you will get the best GROCERIES, MEAT, GRAIN and FEED. 504 Gwinnett St., west. 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. STAJJ 81 BITY MARKET Dr. J. W. Jamerson. Firstclass Dentist. All Work Guaranteed. 623 WEST BROAD STREET. Bet. Huntingdon and Hall. Bell Phone 2098. Miller's Resort WATER'S ROAD. The Place to get an Up-to-date 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 all Patrons. The Father of "Mother Goose." SALVATORE - In the Garden of the Tulleries in Paris a monument has just been erected to the memory of Charles Perrault, through whose "Mother Goose Stories," published in 1697, the literary world first learned to know "The Sleeping Beauty," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Bluebeard," "Puss in Boots," "Cinderella," "Tom Thumb" and, other importals of the nursery.—Harper's Weekly. Great Barrington lays claim to the smallest house in America. The house is on East Main street, in a densely populated part of the town, and is but eight feet wide, twelve feet long and nine feet high. It is occupied by Charles Wright, who claims that the dwelling is as cosy a place as could be found, and that he has lived there for the greater part of four years and found it very comfortable. In order not to overheat the house Wright cooks only one meal a day. "The house was put up, because there was not room enough to put up a larger one," says Wright, "and I wanted to make some use of the land." Wright, who while not wealthy is possessed of comfortable means, declares that the house answers his demands. In fact, he believes that he adds to his comfort by having the kitchen, dining room, parlor and reception room all in one. "The house is a little small and at times I seem to have my feet too close to the store, but I only burned about half a ton of coal one cold winter and a peek of wood will make the room very comfortable," says Wright. "There are four windows and it is as cosey a spot as one could ask for. I only cook the morning meal here, for if I cooked later in the day one could 2014 THE SMALLEST HOUSE IN AMERICA. not stand if not night. For a time I had another man living in the house with me, but now, I any living alone." —Boston Post. Total Foreign Commerce. The total foreign commerce of the United States during 1907 amounted to $3,652,340,929. This is at the rate of $10,000,000 a day. The inland commerce of the United States probably amounted to at least $25,000, 000,000, which is at the rate of $68, 000,000 a day. The inland commerce is therefore nearly seven times as great as the foreign commerce. Walt Street Journal. The swastika is the oldest known symbol having its origin in the cross and circle. The swastika is now held in common acceptance to be significant of good faith. Investigation of the records of every known race has revealed traces of the swastika. The symbol was early introduced into India, apparently in connection with sun worship. The real up-to-date farmer, following the most scientific methods in the operation of his ground, is taught to make use of the selected material only in order that the species may be constantly improved, following the ```markdown ``` law of the survival of the fittest. For instance, in the selection of the seed to be placed in the ground, he is not content merely to select the best species, but wherever possible he will go carefully over the seed and pick out only the largest specimens to be placed in the ground. If this manner the product is generally of a much higher standard. It is difficult to 100 carry out this selective scheme in the case of corn and similar seeds which are made use of in great quantities. In the case of corn, however, the small kernels are generally at the tip of the ears, and in order to get rid of these undesirable pieces a corn-tipper has been invented. The device seems to have been suggested by the familiar pencil-sharpener. It is operated by a small crank, and has a cone with a tooth interior. The top of the corn ear being placed in this revolving cup, all the small seed are cut off, leaving only the full-sized kernels on the ear. —Washington Star It is generally admitted that men lived on the earth contemporaneously with the big-nosed rhinoeros, which became extinct about the beginning of the Glacial Period. That period, so high an authority as, the late John Flake assures us, prophably-began not less than 240,000 years ago, and came so an end 80,000 years ago. How long 'man' existed on the earth prior to the Glacial Period we have no means of knowing. HEN an American boy leaves schools he does not know what sort of work he wants or is at all or even when he knows exactly what kind of job he desires, of ten does not know at all how to find life. Such an idea aims for may not exist within his opportunities of place and time. So the boy leaving school may drift into an unsuitable occupation, or, worse, into no occupation at all in spite of an honest wish, originally to work. In Germany, they order these things better. In that admirable study of recent German labor legislation, the German Workman the work of the Munich labor bureau for boys leaving school is recorded. Munich teachers became interested in finding suitable work for their pupils in 1903, and now the bureau, with their help, has grappled with the hurdles most successfully. Every year printed schedules of comprehensive questions and sent to every head teacher of the Munich schools, to be distributed among the pupils who are going to leave the schools that year. The pupils are asked to put themselves in communication with the municipal labor bureau, which will advise them as to the choice of a vocation and give them the best chance possible to secure work. Yearly circulars are also sent to all the trade guilds and other labor societies, to enlist their co-operation. The children respond readily to the aid given them. Boys come by dozens to the offices of the bureau, in search of positions as apprentice or beginner. Each brings a form of application, filled up by himself, but signed by his teacher. When the bureau finds a place for him, he is notified by post, cards, and presents himself for examination by the employer, wherever and whenever the latter may appoint. Whether the boy takes the job or not, he must report to the bureau the result of the interview; and this goes on until work is procured which suits him and which he is able to do. For the direction of the boys, the labor bureau has prepared, with the aid of expert employers and medical men, a handbook of the industries open to a boy. This handbook describes the different kinds of work, the qualifications necessary to each, the prospects of promotion or steady employment, the health conditions, the dangers and difficulties, the cost and time of training, and everything else which the boy and his parents ought to know, before choosing his career. A ladies' committee has lately been appointed to look after the girls, also, from the schools. So the young people of Munich have a first-rate chance for a good start in life. The idea is one which in spite of practical difficulties might surely be considered and adopted for use by American educators and social workers, as well as German ones. A system-of this sort would be a blessing to many boys and girls leaving school in America today, and halting undecided and perplexed on the threshold of Industry—Youth's Companion. The First American Voyagers To Japan By Ralph D. Paine. T is commonly assumed that until the memorable visit of Commodore Perry's squadron in TS35 had shattered the ancient isolation of Japan, no American ship, had ever been permitted to trade or harry in a port of that nation. More than half a century, however, before the tenacious diplomacy of Perry wrested a treaty of "friend and comrade," two Yankee vessels had carried cargoes to and from Nagasaki. Their voyages were typical episodes of the era, when Salem shipmasters were the first to fly the Stars and Stripes from the uncharted coasts of Sumatra to the unknown islands of the South Seas. It was in 1799 that the ship Franklin, owned in Boston, and commanded by Capt. James Devereaux of Salem, won the historical distinction of being the first American vessel to find a friendly greeting in a harbor of Japan. Two years later, the ship Margaret of Salem, Capt. S. G. Derby, fared on a like errand. Excepting a handful of Dutch traders, these two ships visited a land as strange and unknown to the outside world as was the heart of Thibet a dozen years ago. The log books and journals of these voyages have to do with customs and incidents that sound as archaic as a chapter of the history of the Middle Ages in Europe.—The Outing Magazine. A. Strange Bird House By Katherine Wallace Kitts. HAT birds will sometimes choose strange places in which to build their nests, was, perhaps, never better shown than in this instance of a bird building hers in a "vest" pocket. An old gentman, who was interested in some quarries, had occasion to visit them one very hot day, and willie there, feeling the heat very much, took off his vest and hung it up — I am sorry I do not know just where—but it happened many years ago. However, when he returned home he must have forgotten the vest, for he went without it, and it T was several days his surprise to o mission, for the their little fam great kindness' o home without h to remain undis home. The kind birds were not o was several days before he returned for it. When he did, you can imagine his surprise to find that a happy pair of birds had leased it, without his permission, for the season as a place in which to build their home and raise their little family. The old gentleman must have been one possessed of great kindness of heart, for he was so touched at what he saw that he went home without his vest, generously allowing the little lady and her consort to remain undisturbed in the possession of the birds they had chosen of their home. The kindly old gentleman was of goodly proportions, possibly the birds were not overclamped for room in their little cottage.—Outing. Why a World Language By Brander Matthews. HE advantages of a world language are indisputable. "With all the happiness that must be content to express himself, his own tongue," and every man who needs to know what has been given upon the subject in which he is specially interested must of necessity master half a dozen other languages. And this is the disadvantage of the individual only; even more far-reaching and significant are the advantages of the several communities, each of which has only the respect for its own stock. "In the absence of a birth mon tongue the may Lead to blot we see how muc each, other, than how much the e only the speeches of the absence of mon tongue they may fall to understand one another and misunderstandings may lead to bickering and bickering may bring them to open strife. When we see how much easier it is for the British and the Americans to understand each other, than it is, for the French and the Germans, we perceive at once how much the existence of a world-language would make for peace. The United tury. Nervous Women For nervous tired women, we recommend Cardui. Cardui is a women's medicine. It acts specifically on the female organs and has a tonic building effect on the whole system. It contains no harmful ingredients, being a pure vegetable extract. If you suffer from some form of female trouble, get Cardui at once and give it a fair trial. TAKE CARDUI It Will Help You Mrs. W. W. Gardner, of Paducah, Ky., tried Cardui and writes: "I think Cardui is just grand. 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The water came out of it, so that I had to wear medicated cotton, and it was so inflamed and sore that I had to put a piece of cloth over my pillow to keep the water from it; and it would stain the cloth a sort of yellow. The eczema itched, so I seemed aggrieved, but could tear my face all over. The Cuitifura Soap and Ointment, and it was not more than three months before it was all healed up. Miss Ann Pearson, Northfield, Vt., Dec. 19, 1907." Potter Drug & Chem, Corp, Sole Props. of Cuticura, Remedies, Boston, Mnsa If a man who works for others be blessed then the man on salary 'is it. Allyza keeps a Bottle in the House. "About ten days before Christmas I got my hand hurt so badly that I had to stop work, work in the busy time of the year," says Mr. Milton Wheeler; 2160 Morris Ave. "Birmingham, Ala. At first I thought I would have to have my hand taken off, but someone told me to get a bottle of Slop-a-Liniment, and that would do the work. 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Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from native, roots and herbs, contains no parecities or harmful drugs, and today holds the record for the largest number of actual cures of female diseases of any similar medicine in the country, and thousands of voluntary "testimonials" are on file in the Pinkham laboratory that Lynn Mass. from women who have been treated with herbal remedies for female, gonorrhea, inflammation, ulceration, dysplasia, fibroid tumors, irregularities, periodic pain, backache, indigestion and nervous prostration. Every such suffering woman owes it to herself to give Lyna L. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound 2 trial. If you would like special advice about your case, write a confidential letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn Mass. Her advice is free and always helpful. According to State Entomologist E. L. Worsham, Who is Making Preparations to Fight the Pest. Atlanta, Ga.—"The boll weevil, we believe, will be in Georgia in four years in spite of all we can do, and we are now working to produce a variety of cotton that will not only resist the black or prevalent in many counties in Georgia, but will mature sufficiently early to resist the ravages of the boll weevil." This is the statement of State Entomologist E. L. Worsham, who has just made a careful study of the reports concerning the progress of the boll weevil across the cotton states. These reports show that this ravaging insect, is traveling towards Georgia at the rate of about 60 miles a year and is already half way across the state of Mississippi. The authorities who have been studying this insect believe that it will reach the Alabama line during the present season. It will only take a short-time then for it to cross this state and enter the cotton fields of Georgia. In order to forestall it, if possible, Professor Worsham is going to establish experiment fields near Vienna and Americus and plant it with a variety of cotton which he hopes will develop sufficiently early to throw on the attack of the boll weevil, which generally does its damage in the late summer. In view of the great number of cotton mill and oil mills in the state of Georgia any appreciable curtailment of the cotton crop in this state would prove disastrous to the planters. Within recent years Georgia has been greatly enriched by the operations of over 200 cotton mills, which are consuming all of the cotton seed produced in Georgia paying the farmers handsomely for them, and, in turn, giving to the farmer his best and cheapest cattle feed and ingredient for his principal fertilizer and table oil, which surpasses in point of palatableness and healthfulness any olive oil to be secured in this country. The various branches of the department of agriculture are keeping a rigid watch to see that no seed from the boll weevil district are being shipped into Georgia. ILLITERACY IN THE SOUTH. Compulsory School Attendance for the South is the Need. Every fourth person over ten years of age in the south cannot read. This in the face of the fact that we have paid out millions of dollars to teach them. Our disgrace is not that we have not collected the money and spent it on schools, but that we did not force the ignorant to attend. The southern states rank in illiteracy as follows: Texas, 33th; Mississippi, 37th; Florida, 38th; Virginia, 40th; Arkansas, 41st; Georgia, 42nd; Kentucky, 43d; South Carolina 44th; Tennessee, 46th; Alabama, 47th; Louisiana, 48th; North Carolina, 49th. The following table will show the utter folly of continuing our voluntary attendance system. Our free schools are over forty years old, older than many of the state governments, yet we stand at the bottom in illiteracy of native whites over ten years of age. If the negroes were counted, we might make some excuse on that ground. That illiteracy tends to perpetuate itself is clearly demonstrated in the south. The intelligence of the state must step in and protect the child from his illiterate parents. Counting the negro, and we must count him, the southern illiteracy is 23 per cent. In 1554, 42.5 per cent of the French people were illiterate; in 1670, 31 per cent were illiterate; in 1852, when conditions were little better, the compulsory act was passed, and by 1800 the illiteracy was reduced to 6 per cent. compulsory laws) ..... 11.4 South Central Division (nearly all without compulsory laws)...11.2 The first legislature must look to compulsory attendance for a definite term of years and number of months in each year. Ninety per cent of what we call the civilized nations of the world have adopted compulsory attendance. Those left out are Russia, Turkey, Spain and the South. The children must be made to attend so that any curriculum may be taught. The best would fall under present conditions. After forty years of voluntary free schools Georgia finds herself forty-second in the list of the states in percentage of illiteracy of native whites ten years of age and over. With only 18 years of compulsory attendance France has reduced her illiteracy to 6 per cent, while England has reduced hers to 3 per cent and Scotland to 2.4 per cent in less than thirty years. Our voluntary system has failed for both whites and blacks and should be abolished at once. Justice to the taxpayer, to the child, to society, demands it—J. S. Stewart, Athens, Ga. PAPER FROM OKRA PULP. Interesting Experiments Conducted on Georgia Farm. Macon, Ga.—Recent developments in the experiments under way on the farm of Hon, John T. Moore at paper making have been so successful that a large plant with ample capital for the making of the fine quality of paper that is produced from okra pulp is promised the community. New investigations show that a very fine quality of paper can be made. STATE GLEANINGS. Governor-Elect Joseph M. Brown, while in Atlanta recently, was asked about his utterance in Jackson, Ga., on the subject of the prohibition law and his reported belief as to amending that law. "I was misunderstood in part. I clearly stated that I thought that the law ought not to have been framed so as to prohibit the making of blackberry wine by our country housewives, since blackberry wine is used as a medicine, not a beverage; but I added that I had made a pledge to the people that I would, if elected, veto any change whatever which the legislature might make in this law. Therefore, if a single syllable of that law is changed by the legislature during the term for which I have been elected I will protect that pledge and veto it." The oil mill and ginnery of the Southern Cotton Oil Company at Arlington were totally destroyed by fire. The loss on buildings and machinery is placed at $40,000 with $18,000 insurance. The loss on raw cotton seed and products is estimated at $12,000. The town was threatened by the blaze which was fanned by a strong wind. The plant's fire brigade and the volunteer department of the town were unable to cope with the flames. Chief of Police W. H. Forrest of Cordele was instantly killed by Bert Cain. Cain at once surrendered to Sheriff Ward and was lodged in the county jail. With Bert Cain, when he shot Chief Forest, was Charlie Cain, brother of the slayer. Charlie and Bert Cain are sons of ex-Chief of Police Cain, who held the office for many years, having only recently been defeated by Forest for the office. The state department of agriculture has ordered seized a second carload of oats shipped into the state by A. C. Harsh & Co., of Nashville, Tenn, the first having been seized at Athens. The second car was shipped to an Augusta firm, and was found to contain 25 per cent or more of barley, an adulteration in excess of that permissible under the national pure food law. At a called meeting of the board of directors of the Augusta chamber of commerce, strong resolutions were passed urging that the proposed development of twenty-four thousand-horse power on the Savannah river by the Twin City Power Company be allowed by the war department to go ahead uninterrupted. Major J. F. Hanson, president of the Central of Georgia Railroad, gave out a statement in reply to the one given out last week by the governor. The well known railroad man takes issue with the chief executive, and denies the accuracy of his statements relative to railroad prosperity in Georgia. A new form of accounting, inaugurated by the interstate commerce commission, has made recent reports to the railroad commission useless for comparative purposes he states. He avers, further, that when the earnings of the Central of 1908 are figured out under the old accounting system, that a deficit rather than a favorable balance is shown in the year's business. This despite the fact that more than 1,000 employees were laid off during the year. Another blow will probably be dealt the Atlantic Coast Line Railway as a result of its temerity in removing the shop forces from Savannah to Waycross. The tracks of the Coast Line that enter through the southern portion of Savannah cross several streets, among them Bull street, on a grade level with the streets. It is planned to require the railroad to either raise the tracks and let the road pass beneath, or lower the tracks beneath the road. That this would cost enormously is apparent. At a recent business meeting of the members of the First Baptist Church of Huntsville a committee was appointed to arrange for the appropriate celebration of the centenary anniversary of the organization of that church. The church was organized on the first Saturday in June, 1809, and was first known as the West Fork or Flint River Church. That the present game law is as full of holes as a rabbit killed "at 50 feet" and that convictions are almost impossible under it, is the opinion of Raiford Falligant, a Savannah attorney and game warden, who has failed for a year to convict anybody t violating the law. The state department of agriculture received a letter from Ira Broxton of Shellman, Ga., stating that a number of his meat hogs had been bitten by a rabid dog and that three of them who died. He wanted to know what to do about it. The matter was referred to Dr. P. F. Bahnsen of Americus, a veterinary surgeon, who frequently represents the department in matters of this sort, and he has advised that, the infected animals should be promptly isolated. Under no circumstances he said should the ybe killed for eating purposes. A continued drought has held the part of south Georgia around Boston and northern Florida in its dusty grip for the past eight months. Ponds and lakes that have never been dry within the memory of the oldest inhabitants have for months been dry. A great many of the farmers and country people are hauling their water from the towns and cities that are provided with artesian wells and waterworks. The situation is alarming, as it is now time in this section or the farmers to begin planting the crops, and there is no moisture in the ground to sprout a seed. Startling allegations against the methods of the Georgia State Sanitarium at Milledgeville are made by L. G. Camp, a farmer, residing in Floyd county, who spent forty-eight days there a few years ago. He savs that he had rather die than be sent back, and exhibits, scars that he says are the souvenirs of his stay there. He declares that he was suspended from the ceiling by one hand, left without clothing in an open room on bitterly cold nights, choked by the attendants and so maltreated that he bears permanent injuries. You Look Prematurely Old Because of those ugly, grizzly, gray hairs. Use "LA CREOLE" HAIR RESTORER. Price, $1.00, retail. Wants and Needs. The moment the monthly salary crosses the bare necessity line, that moment the horizon of wants begins to widen, says Harper's Bazar. For every dollar the salary increases the imagination finds a place for $2, $3, $4 or $5. A great part of the demands existing in the world today are romantic. How shall the imagination be schooled, where shall the line be drawn? It should be considered a part of morality to live within the income, but on every side there seems to be an attempt to stretch the $1,000 income to a $2,000, scale, the $2,000 income to $3,000 scale, $2,000 is made to do duty for $5,000 and $5,000 is thinly stretched to the breaking point to stimulate a $10,000 income. With every added dollar the horizon of wants will widen unless the imagination is wisely schooled. Sadly do we need training to draw the line between wants and needs. Morvin, Ala., August 1, 1908. J. T. Shuprine, Savannah, Ga. J. T. Shuprine, Earavann, Ga. J. T. Shuprine, Earavann, Ga. All three all O. K. I have used it for Ecsmia and Teckler, Rhingworms, old sores and rinks gladly 'gladly' comment it as a sure cure. Yours truly, J. I. DeBride. Worm Tails, Essential Worm, Ground Ick, Itching Plas, Infant's Sore Head, Pimples, Bolls, Rough Scabies Patches on the Face, Old Icking Worm, Itching Worms, Insects, Corna, Chilblains and every form of Skin Disease. Tettertine 5c; Tettertine Soap 2c. Your druglant, or by mail from the Nurser, The Shuprine Co., Savannah, Ga. OF COURSE. Teacher—"Tommy, what is the plural of pauper?" Tommy—"Why, porpo'ses, ma'am!" -Yonkers Statesman. Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes Relieved by Múrine Eye Remedy. Compounded by Experienced Physicians. Conforms to Pure Food and Drug Laws. Murine Doesn't Smart; Soothes Eye Pain. Disgulsed as a Cloud of Soot. Gunner—What in the deuce is Harker's wife doing blacking him up with soot and shoe blacking? Guyer—He's going to a masked ball. Gunner—What has that to do with it? Guyer—Why, he is doing to represent Pittsburg—Chicago News. Great poets are born—also the newspaper kind. B.B.B. Pimp The artichoke is the cultivated form of the wild cardoon, indigenous to Madeira, the Canaries, Morocco, the south of France, Spain, Italy and the Mediterranean Islands. Try the Natural laxative, Garfield Tea. It overcomes constipation and regulates liver and kidneys. 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It wards off the trouble, to make the horse less susceptible. It acts on from anything injurious. A child can safely take it. By drugstore, harrow dealers, or sent, express paid, by the manufacturers. Special Agents Wanted. SPOHN MEDICAL CO., Chemists and Bacteriologists. GOSHEN, IND., U. S. A. (At 9'09) CABBAGE We have had several years kinds of vegetable plants for the and Tomato plants. We now have ready for al Early Jersey Wakefield, Charlest being the best known reliable v METALLIC HEELS AND COUNTERS Made of Steel For Miners, Quarrymen. The man who remembers that it takes two to make a quarrel has the fewest family jaws. ook Prema use ugly, grizzly, gray hairs. Use "LA CREOLE In All Cases of Support the ankle. They will make your old shoes as good as new. Easy to attach. Any cobbler can put-them on. Your shoe dealer has shoes fitted with them. They are lighter than leather, but will never wear out. Send for booklet that tells all about them. UNITED SHOE MACHINERY CO. BOSTON, MASS. Costa 600-800. per acre for seed. In stock from 5 to 10 pounds of hay per acre and lots of pasture besides. It simply grows, grows, grows! Cut 12 today and in 4 weeks it looks for the next year. This is a wonderful place everywhere, on every farm in America. Chap as dirt; juxurant as the bottom land of Egypt. Big seed catalog free or send 400. in stamps also of this wonderful wood. also of Sloe, the cereal wonder, Barley, Oats, Clover Grasses, etc., etc. and catalog free. Or, novelty never seen by you before. SALZEN SEED CO., Box A, C, in Cresco, Wis. CABBAGE PLANTS FOR SALE We have had several years experience in growing Cabbage plants and all other kinds of vegetable plants for the trade, viz. Beet plants, Onion plants, Collard plants, and Tomato plants. We now have ready for shipment Beet plants and Cabbage plants as follows: Early Jersey Wakefields, Charleston Large Type Wakefields, and Successions. These plants are grown out in the open air and water and will stand severe cold without injury. Prices Loss of 1,000 to 1,000 at $1.25 per thousand, 5,000 to $1.60 per thousand, 10,000 and over at 90 per thousand. Special stock made on large orders. We have special law Express rates on vegetable plants from this point. Other plants will be ready in February. Your orders will have our prompt and personal attention. When in need of vegetable plants give us a trial order; we guarantee satisfaction. Address all orders to THE MEGGETT PLANT CO. MEGGETT. S.C. POTASH requires the best selected seed and the most thorough cultivation; but the real difference between profit and loss on the crop depends on Potash. It makes strong, sturdy stalks and well shaped ears filled out to the very tip, with every kernel sound. Fertilizers high in phosphoric acid, with a little nitrogen, won't do. They need Potash to complete them—15 to 20 lbs. to the hundred. Supplement the manure or clover or fertilizer with 50 lbs. of Muriate of Potash per acre. POTASH IS PROFIT Vulnable Literature, Free on Fertilizing Corn and all other Crops GERMAN KALI WORKS, 1224 Candler Bidg, Atlanta NEW YORK—93 Nassau St. NEW YORK; Monadnock Block (At-9'09) CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE NATION FUGGESSION ```markdown ``` SYRUP CO. CAL., NEW YORK,N.Y. LESS DYES Lbers. They dye in cold water better than any other dye. You and Mix Colors. MONROE DRUG CO., Quincy, Illinois. ood Dropsy CURED Gives Quick Relief. A. M. Removes all swelling in 8 to 20 days after a cut in 10 to 15 days. Treattreatment given free. Nothing can be fairer. Write Dr. H. H. Green's Sons, Specialists. Box B Atlanta, G. We Buy FURS Hides and Wool Feathern, Tallow, Beeswax, Ginseng, Golden Seal, Yellow Root, May Apple, Wild Ginger, etc. We are dealers; established in 1856—Over half a century in Louisville—and can do better for you than agents or commission merchants. Reference, any Bank in Louisville. Write for weekly price hit and shipping tag. M. Sabel & Sons, 227 E. Market St. LOUISVILLE, KY. WARLICK Sheet Metal Manufacturing Co., 60 W. Alabama St., ATLANTA, GA. Hot Air Furnaces. METAL CORNICES, CEILINGS, Ventilators, Skylights, Roofing. GE PLANTS FOR SALE Several years experience in growing Cabbage plants and all other plants for the trade, viz. Beet plants, Onion plants, Collard plants. Ready for shipment Beet plants and Cabbage plants as follows: Cabbages, Charleston Large Type Wakefields, and Successions. These are reliable varieties to all experienced truck farmers. These plants CORN The Children's Hour Almost a Man. I don't wear dresses any more— See my coat and breeches. Oo, make me look too, Made with many stitches. I must have a watch and chain, A silk umbrella and a cane. No more kills and attacks me, I'm a big dog, don't you see? You can give away my dresses. And the other baby clothes. Give away my horse with rockers, I want one that really goes— And I want a carriage, too; No more chairs hitched up for me, I'm too big for that, you see! I think I'll give my picture books To little sister Mary; I'll go to school and learn to read Or, maybe, in geography, Or 'rithmetic, or history; They're just about the same for me, For I'm a big boy, don't you see? —Home Herald This is for Boys. Boys, be as careful of your manners in your own home as in the homes of your friends. Be as ready to run errands for your mother and sisters as for your mother's and sisters' lady or girl friends. It is not smart to call your father "governor" or "the old man." Excepting your mother, your father is your best friend. Do not spend half a day cleaning a dangerous old gun while your room or "den" lies in disorder. Be neat in your apartment—Washington Star. Useful Place. Freddie—Say, wouldn't you like to have three eyes? George—Yes. Freddie—Where'd you have the other eye? George—I'd have it in the back of my head. Freddie—Yon would? I wouldn't George—Where would you have your other eye? Freddie—Why, I'd have it in the end of my thumb, so I could poke it through a knothole in the fence and see the ball game for nothin'—Delin- eator. I am going to tell you of a little wild rabbit our cat caught. Our cat is a dandy mouse catcher. One day she went into the fields to hunt for mice. Mamma and I, being in the house, did not see, her return. She was gone only a few minutes when we heard a loud squealing outdoors. We both went out to see where it came from. We found the cat chasing a little wild rabbit up and down the back porch. She had caught the rabbit, but wished to have some fun with it before she killed it. Mamma picked the rabbit up and gave it to me. I looked it over, but it did not appear to be hurt. I put it in a large box, with a lot of clover and water, and made it a nice, warm bed. It would not eat or drink anything. Next morning, I arose, and the first thing I did was to look at my rabbit, which I had put near the stove in the kitchen. I looked at it, but it did not move, and so I thought it was sleeping, but when I picked it up I found it cold and stiff. It had died in the night, of fright. I think, at being caught by the cat—Elizabeth Willig in the New York Tribune. What Mary Did. One day, when two boys were playing together, they saw a poor, sick dog lying under a tree. "I'll hit him!" said one of them, taking up a stone to throw at him. As he raised his arm a little girl put her hand upon it. "Tom," said she, "would you be so mean as to hit a dog who is too sick to bite?" Tom prided himself on his bravery. He did not think what a cowardly act it was to do so mean a thing as that. It is for brave boys to defend helpless creatures. Many years after that the two friends, who had grown to be men, were talking together about their youthful sports and pleasures. "As I think my life over," said Tom, "there is one incident that I often recall. It had a great influence on me." "What was that?" asked his friend. "I wonder if it was what little Mary did?" "That is the very thing," said Tom. "She asked if I could be so mean as to throw a stone at a dog who was too sick to bite me. I have never been tempted to do a mean action but that has come to me. It is wonderful how much good those words did." This story is true. I heard one of the two friends tell it, and I thought it might encourage some one to be as brave as little Mary was when she stopped the big boy from doing wrong. —Home Herald. The Lovers and the Duenna. The Lovers and the Duchess. First let us have a look at Aunt Jane. Aunt Jane, then, was a spinster, not at all like those blessed women, who, for their virtues and manifold charms have been crowned with the care-free diadem, of joy and independence. Ah, no! Aunt Jane was a spinster, sour as vinegar. An eye like an eagle, had Aunt Jane. Nose like Napoleon's. Chin, firm and strong and firmly-developed. And a smile like a grimace of pain. So much for the medicine. Now for the jam. Euponla was - the niece of Aunt Jane. But, oh, what a difference. Euphonia was as sweet and as pure as the dew upon the rose. Eyes like, two little peep-holes of love. Nose like candy. Lips—Mmmmmmmmm! And a smile of the utterest, utterest distraction. Such were they, sitting in the parlor (yes, yes, in the parlor) when the doorbell rang. "I'll go," said Euphonia. "No," said Aunt Jane, "I'll go!" And as she disappeared Euphonia quickly drew a letter from her bosom, glanced it over and hid it in her belt as Aunt Jane reappeared, with the majestic bearing of an executioner, while behind her followed John. Aunt Jane sat down on the sofa with something of a bounce, and as her chin curled up and her nose curled down she seemed to say, "Yes, here I am and here I'm going to stay!" "How do you do?" said John. "How do you do?" said Euphonia. How do you do you do?" said John. And "How do you do?" said Euphonia. And still again, "How do you do?" said John. And yet once more, "How do you do?" said Euphonia. And as for Aunt Jane, Aunt Jane looked troubled between her brows, and tilted her head a little more on one side as she watched the two with an air that said, "Now that's funny! Now that's very funny!" "Have you been well?" said John. "Yes," said Euphonia, looking down at the carpet. "You're sure?" said John. "Yes," said Euphonia, but you could hardly hear her. "And you always will?" said John: "I-I think so," said Euphonia. And as for Aunt Jane, Aunt Jane began to suffer. "Have you been well?" said Euphonia, looking up and looking down again. "You bet I have!" cried John. "You're sure?" "Absolutely! Positively!" "You look well." "Ah!" cried John. "And you—you always will?" "You know I will!" he reproached her. And as for Aunt Jane, Aunt Jane laid her right car on her right shoulder and her glance shifted backward and forward between The Confectionery and the Hungry Boy like a shuttle in the toom. Euphonia and John sat down, and John, with a world of deliberation, placed his little finger between his teeth and bit it. "Lovely weather." he said. Euphonia arose from the Sleepy Hollow chair and sat down in the gilt chair. "Yes." said she. John bit his little finger again. "Did the cat come back?" he asked. Euphonia changed back to the Sleepy Hollow. "Yes." sald she. John bit his little finger. "They always do," said he. Euphonia carelessly hummed a tune and carelessly went over to the sofa and sat down by the side of Aunt Jane. "Yes," said she. And as for Aunt Jane, Aunt Jane almost screamed with the pain; but just at that point John bit his little finger again, and as Euphonia arose to go back to the Sleepy Hollow that letter slipped out of her belt and dropped on the sofa. Aunt Jane picked it up unnoticed, glanced at the opening lines and set her jaw. John tapped his foot on the carpet. Euphonia tapped her foot. John tapped his foot. Euphonia tapped her foot. And as for Aunt Jane, she went out of there. She stopped beneath a gas jet in the hall, though, and opened the letter. Dear Euphonia (read the letter): "As I suppose Aunt Jane will be there as usual, I have made up a few signals which we will use. "How do you do?" means 'How I love you!' "Have you been well?" means 'Do you love me?' "Biting the little finger means 'I shall love you forever!' "Changing from one chair to another means 'I shall love you forever, too!' "And tapping the foot on the floor means I wish Aunt Jane would chase herself for a minute." And as for Aunt Jane, Aunt Jane chased herself right back again, and this was the sight that met her horrified gaze: Euphonia and John were sitting on the sofa, and John was holding Euphonia's hand and trying to eat the candy. "Euphonia!" gasped aunt Jane. "What does this mean?" "John—John is measuring me for the ring!" murmured Euphonia. "Ho!" sniffed Aunt Jane, and handling Euphonia the letter with an expression that said, "I have read it, you deceitful mix," she said aloud: "I think you dropped this letter." "Yes," murmured Euphonia, pretending to kiss Aunt Jane on the ear, "I dropped it on purpose. I just thought you'd go out to read it!"—New York Evening Sun. WHALING A THING OF THE PAST. The New Bedford Mercury says "that there are some facts in connection with the announcement that the Arctic whaling fleet will not sail out of San Francisco this spring which have not been told. The reason given, that the catch of the Dundee, fleet has glutted the market with bone, may be put aside, for the truth is the Dundee fleet had an unsuccessful season, and the bone is not of a quality that competes with that taken from the mammoth bowheads which are the prizes of the Arctic fleet. It is true, however, there is an ample stock of Arctic bone on hand, and inasmuch as there is no profit worth while at a price under $5 a pound, and an increased supply would tend to depress the price, the whaling agents have no incentive to fit the ships. "The hazard of life and fortune in Arctic whaling is out of all proportion to the wealth it has brought. The fact that the great fleet of half a hundred or more whalers that once resorted to the Arctic has been reduced to six or eight, the others have been grounds in the remorseless ice floats, is impressive. The little remnant that has escaped the clutch of the ice daunts at least the men who have hitherto looked upon the hairbreadth escapes and disastrous chances as but a part of the day's work. "Nevertheless, it is probable the ships would have kept on." through fog to fog, by luck and log, sailing as Berling sailed, trusting to him who clears the grounding bergs and steers the grinding floe, until the ice had claimed the last ship, had it not been for the attitude of the United States government. As it is, there is very small chance that any of the fleet of steam whalers will ever again sail to the north. Until within a few years it was truly said: "There's never a law of God or man runs north of Fifty-three." "This is no longer the case. The revenue cutter service dispenses law in the Arctic now, and the agents say it is capricious and arbitrary authority which adds the last risk and establishes a prohibition upon the whaling industry there. When the revenue cutter officer overhaulped steamer William Baylies a couple of seasons ago and placed Captain Bodfish under arrest, ordering him to report at Nome October-1, the voyage of the ship was broken, and the owners and men lost thousands of dollars, as it was necessary for the ship to leave in the height of the whaling season. From the nature of the Arctic business it often happens that the crews comprise desperate and dangerous men. There is bound to be continual trouble, and if the revenue officers can take the captains out of their ships upon complaints of such men and thereby break voyages, the chance is one no investor will take. The agents do not expect the masters of their vessels shall escape the consequences of misbehavior, but, if their are accused they say there can be no harm in waiting for the return of the vessels before making an arrest. Capt. Bodfish, it may be added, was acquitted of the charges brought against him. "The whaling agents say the shore traders conspire against them, and have used the missionaries, who are themselves traders in many cases, to make representations to the President, as a result of which the revenue service has been unduly exacting. Many of the whalers have engaged in trading, and have incensed the shore traders by getting, in some cases, a monopoly of the business. The methods of the traders have not been different from those of the shore traders, but a ship can be held to an accounting where a detached trader cannot. In some ships trading is forbidden, the owner taking the ground that the time wasted with the natives can be more profitably employed$^{2}$ in whaling; but some of the men of the ship may carry on a private enterprise and the owners suffer vicious punishment in greater degree than the actual offender. "At best, the whaling ventures in the Arctic are not as profitable as is generally assumed. It costs about $20,000 to fit a vessel for a voyage. Assuming the ship escapes the countless perils and takes three whales, which is a fair average catch, or better, this means a revenue of $30,000. It requires $10,000 to settle the voyage, and if the vessel is to be sent to sea again the $20,000 is required for refitting. The whales are retreating to the north and east, and it is only under the most favorable circumstances a vessel can chase them to their last stand and get out before the pack closes in upon them. "These circumstances, in connection with the alleged oppression of the government, has led the owners to take their profits and retire from the enterprise. The vessel will lay up in the San Francisco docks, and it is doubtful if they ever again 'hear the floe-pack clear and the blast of the old bull whale.' It may be the whalemen may fit out sailing vessels and make occasional voyages to the Arctic, but it is safe to predict that the doom of the steam whaler is sealed: "No steam whalers have been built in many years, and it is now admitted they were a mistake. They frightened the whales from the grounds they had frequented, and there were other circumstances that were a drawback. The masters of steam vessels are required to take out a license, and some of the best whalemen could not meet the requirements. So it happened that the 'boat-header' system was introduced. Men of the merchant service were placed in command of the steam whalers in some instances and expert whalemen were shipped as boat-headers at a lay above that allowed the masters of the vessels. The boatheader was in command of the boats when they lowered for whales, and at other times he was an anomalous figure aboard ship. "The disasters of 1871 and 1879 destroyed the vessels by wholesale, the Shenandoah preyed upon them, and the ice pack picked them off one by one. To the ever-present foes of nature the United States government contributed its menace to the investment, and so ends another incident of the bravest industry in which daring men ever engaged." BOSTON AND OLD BALTIMORE. Bits of Two Cities Which Might Be Translanted. Boston is spectacularly unlike New York or Washington, cities of magnificent vistas, but somewhat like Baltimore, which is still, in spite of huge characterless areas thridden by narrow streets and crowded with distressing pressed brick fronts, a city of picturesque bits and dignified antique survivals. Fifth avenue at dusk of a rainy-night, with the home-going crowd afoot and on wheels, with the bewildering noises of street and sidewalk, and the blinding glare of lights that attack the eye alike from street iamps and shop windows, and by reflection from glassy wet surfaces, seems like some huge, implacable, irresistable embodiment of power moving pitllessly onward, a car of Jugernaut, into intermable space. Boston has nothing like this to show. Nor has it aught nearly resembling the large and serene beauty of the National Capitol grounds, seen at a distance upon a clear June morning, when that lovely dome floats like a huge bubble upon the delicously green tops of the surrounding trees, while a soft and stainless sky seems the fitting frame to an exquisite spectacle. There are bits of old Baltimore, however, which look as if transplanted directly from Boston, and Baltimore's finest urban precinct, that within the shadow of the Washington Monument, could be transferred to Boston without looking homesick. The surviving old-fashioned houses in by-streets bordering this precinct look like the dwellings that front the narrower streets in the neighborhood of our delightful Loulouburg square, and the bronze statue of Teackle Wallis, which draws from one who encounters it unawares the involuntary exclamation: "This was a gentleman," might be placed upon some open-air stairway of Boston and betray no alien aspect.—Boston Transcript. QUAINT AND CURIOUS. A congress of Mohammedan women will be held at Cairo this winter to discuss methods for improving the condition of Egyptian women. It is expected that Turkey will send a delegation. The first plano ever brought west of the Mississippi was exhibited in Jackson, Cape Girardeau County, recently. It was bought by Major George Frederick Bollinger for his daughter in 1816. The immense Northfield schools and colleges for the training of missionaries and preachers were erected out of the profits derived from the sale of Moody and Sankey's "Sacred Songs and Solos." There is a splendid opening near Calcutta for at least two real up-to-date dairy farms. The Europeans of Calcutta depend on one dairy farm for milk and butter, and this farm is a day's run by rail from the city. A successful blind masseuse was employed at a well-known hydropathic establishment in Matlock, England, a few years ago. Recently there was a blind teacher at the Hampstead General Hospital for all massage cases. Japan's first school for the educatio not actresses has been formally opened at Toklo, under the direction of Sada Yokka. Of the young women who presented themselves for admis ion about 20 were accepted, and they will take a two years' course. Kits of sailors lost at sea are sold regularly at auction at the Albert docks in London. The sale provides many a pitiful sight. Most of the lots are contained in the regular sailor's sea chests, all marked with the name of the ship from which they come. In New Zealand the native Polynesian race, crowded by Europeans, is becoming extinct. Many of the imported animals run wild and multiply rapidly at the expense of the native species, even the streams being filled with European and American trout, which grow to great size. It is customary in Spain when an infant first begins to notice things to place before it a silver coin, a sword, a silver cross, a book and some fruit. The object to which the child stretches his hand indicates, according to accepted belief, his future vocation. The coin is for commerce, the sword for the army, the cross and the book respectively point to the church and the law or learning, while the fruit denotes a farmer or landowner. Pure beer is manufactured from malt boiled with hope and then fermented. WHAT EVERY WOMAN SHOULDN'T KNOW THE DRAMA OF DIAT THE MOST IMMORAL, EROTIC, PRURIENT PLAY EVER PRESENTED IN NEW YORK SHOCKS, EVEN THE POLICE!!! TICKETS & MECHS IN AMUSE STAUNTING ROOM SPECIAL MATING ROOMS Women Attacked by Berlin Slashers Series of Crimes Upon Inoffensive Females Seems to Prove More Than One "Ripper" is About—Seem to Seek Pleasure of Pain, Not Money—Cut Them With Knives in Broad Daylight, Flee, Neglecting Possible Booty. Berlin, Germany.—The newest degeneracy, displayed in unprovoked and cruel attacks upon virtuous and unoffensive women, continues to manifest itself here. Over twenty-five such outrages have been committed. There seems to be more than one decadent, such as "Jack" this and "Jack" that, who committed wanton and inexplicable assaults against women in other capitals, without taking booty; without seeking, apparently, anything but the gratification of a semi-maniacal impulse. suburb of Hohenschoenhausen, but the blade broke against the steels of his corsets. The assailant then beat his victim to unconsciousness. She was found half an hour later and taken to a hospital. Later in the evening the wife of another butcher was wounded in the thigh, this in the eastern section of the city. In each instance the assailant, who seems to wear silent shoes, approaches his victim without arousing suspicion, delivers his attack suddenly and then flees. Five attacks made upon women in the eastern suburbs brought the day's total up to seven and the aggregate to twenty-five since the beginning of these vicious assaults. One woman was seriously wounded. The others' injuries were slight. It seems enough for their assailants to cause them to suffer pain. Many persons, most of them women, declare they have seen the mysterious assailant, but, as he turned to the injured woman, he escaped. The description of these witnesses agrees to a certain extent. So the police might theorize that one man is guilty of all the attacks. But many witnesses swear that three men simultaneously attacked one girl, a servant, a shabu, and a knife-stabbed her in the abdomen, then the three ran away without even attempting to take the hundles or the purse the girl carried. The police have doubled the patrol in the streets, and are watching particularly women of whatever character who walk out, unaccompanied, day or night. A merchant's wife, a stalk woman of irreproachable character, was walking in a street in the southern part of the city. She had not the slightest warning from her assailant, who approached her from behind, faced her and struck at her with a knife. The hand she raised in defense was wounded and then the man stabbed her in the thigh and fled. Five women of the working class were wounded in the city and in the suburbs, two were seriously hurt. The first attack occurred in the Mobable quarter at 9 o'clock in the morning in the open street. The assailant stabbed his victim in the upper arm. Another woman was wounded in the thigh during the forenoon in the northern section of the city. A girl was attacked at 3 p.m. in the eastern section. She warded off the blow with her hand, which was wounded. In the evening one of these decadents attacked a butcher's wife in the "Suicide League"a Grewsome Epidemic One Man With Revolver Hunts Another With a Bell in a Dark Room—Correspondent Tells of Strange Means Taken to End Lives. London.—The Dally Mall's St. Petersburg correspondent declares that neurasthenia is claiming an ever-increasing number of victims in all sections of St. Petersburg society and throughout Russia in general. A surprising number of people, tired of life, seek death by various methods. Persons of fashionable society journey to Finland and fling themselves into the romantic Imatra Raplds. Strange clubs and societies are in existence. One of these is the club of the two members. Two members draw lots to decide who shall be the tiger and who the hunter. A silver bell is hung around the tiger's neck, and the hunter is given a loaded revolver. Both enter large Kansas Legislator Would Mulct Bachelors After 45 Years Old. Topeka, Kan.—Kansas bachelors over forty-five years of age may be taxed $25 a year. A bill to this effect was introduced by Representative Cron, and it was immediately advanced on the calendar. A telegram sent to President Roosevelt by its author says that when a bachelor reaches the age of forty-five there is no hope of his getting married and that he ought to be heavily taxed as a penalty for not raising a family. suburb of Hohenschoenhausen, but the blade broke against the steels of his corseis. The assailant then beat his victim to unconsciousness. She was found half an hour later and taken to a hospital. Later in the evening the wife of another butcher was wounded in the thigh, this in the eastern section of the city. In each instance the assailant, who seems to wear silent shoes, approaches his victim without arousing suspicion, delivers his attack suddenly and then flees. The people of the laboring quarters of the city are much excited over the frequent assaults. The streets are deserted at night by the females who frequent them usually. The police, whose attention is high-keyed, nonplussed. Many more arrests have been made, but all the prisoners were able to prove their innocence. Some, however, first suffered from the fury of the imaginative crowds. A drunken man who opened his pocket knife and flourished it was nearly killed. Some cases have occurred of women who have cut their own clothing and pricked themselves for the purpose of becoming objects of public interest and sympathy. Whether the list of twenty-six victims includes any of these is not clear. The idea originally held that some maniacal Jack the Ripper was the author of the attacks has been abandoned. It is believed that the impunity of the perpetrator of the earlier outrages has encouraged sundry toughs to imitate him. This theory, if possible, increases the alarm/which in some districts has become a panic. The police, whose very considerable ability to stop the crimes, have enlisted the aid of the House Owners' Association. This has been willingly given, and in addition to the concerges of apartment houses, who have been instructed to keep a close watch for attacks on women, special watchmen have been employed to guard the houses and natrol the streets. The police have also asked trolley men, firemen, letter carriers and others whose work lies in the streets, to act as special constables. Furthermore, they have issued an appeal to women of all classes to keep their presence of mind in the event of an attack being made on them, and to try to insure the capture of the criminal. The general public are urged, if they witness an assault, to devote their endeavors to catching the assailant rather than to hanging around the victim. darkened rooms and the spectators take refuge in safe corners. The hunt begins. The hunter's eyes are bound. He is allowed six shots, guided by the sound of the bell. If he fails to hit the tiger, the roles are reversed, and the hunter becomes the tiger. This continues until blood flows. Another society has "champagne evenings," where one among twenty bottles is drugged with morphin. Sometimes in a single night there are numerous secret suicides, for which there is no plausible explanation, giving rise, says the Mail's correspondent, to the suspicion that the victims belong to the same league of self-destruction. Body of 8-Year-Old Girl Shows 28 Knife Wounds, Besides Burns. Marselles, France.—The discovery of a crime recalling a case which occurred in Paris in 1907 has caused a sensation here. The body of an eight-year-old girl, torn by twenty-eight knife wounds and further mutilated by buras, was been found in a populous quarter of the city, who had been living with the girl's mother, who is a widow, has been arrested. He proclaimed his innocence.