Savannah Tribune

— a — _ = “ig e > * 0 " Glee lla ll (Nt gy nae uf eg) Lock — Mise cciéa on de 7 oad Wiekd ctqcc f: a . . - % . 5 7 r ~ : - THE TRIBUNE OFFICE REMOVED TO 462 WEST BROAD STREET. . = . VOL, XXIV. SAVANNAH, GA., SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 1909. : NO. 30. : : SS "NO GORNER IN WHEAT], 2méecess uuuarnuest or at. | LESS EIQUOR REVENUE] ites tare MESSAGE FROM BOOTH] = “™ ES‘ i Prosperity, Freedom and Education Are seathore es Authorities to Open Goneral. . Responsible for Misery. ly Campaign. x in in Re The biggest surprise in the spot, James A. Patten Denies That| chicago, ll —"Wwe modern Amort-| Prohibition Said Not to Be the],,Ne™ Orleans, L2—Tho entire south| America Asked to Join in Rescu-| cotton marnet in tecont years occur He Controls the Market. that have ‘ever lived on tho thes'or| Cause of the Decrease. the ubiquitous Rouse ‘dy that they ing the Perishing Multitudes. | ft ot pee kaan S008 bales oe ee the earth, ‘Why? eres are undesirable citizens, and that un- ——_ average price of 10 cents a pound. = Mie Bechuve en iate: tha;sioek’ prow der, the circumstances’ wit not be! A REMARKABLE CELEBRATION : 1 5 perinitted to reside in or frequent The rioting which occurred at Vel 515,000,000 BUSHELS NEEDED | pe ae rent seo. EEPORT OF COMMISSIONER os tad ee ee puanr a Frome acacome| Sesete Meets Mace me ; —— le. ~ ———__,___|authorities have not beon satisfied | Eightieth Birthday of Founder and Com- Wheat King Has Preached Gospel of |” "3. Bocause we are the most high-| Ressons fer Decreased Consumption of with declarations. Not much. They] rmander of thp Salvation Army. = Be ee ee eae oe iia : al etl ae $ "| Liquor and Consequent Falling Of + |ltaye not forgotton the lesion taught Sdeccagis Shown, Oonsscire. ported, thirty-two men Seing Higher Wheat Beaune Grin” "SSR Erteor thon w. Saali| “Tree Comeame Sar O8 SER Batt wie th yaw fre Ls eee see ee ae Bins Are Empty. of the University of Chicago in a jeailaes NGS ne ae pce cn) | OW Beis Cltemk. seesenne SiGe) sere cries. it ta cesarted @he lee . Chicago, Il—The appeal of Pitts: ‘burg bakers to Secretary Knox te take steps to end manipulation of wheat and other markets, excited comment, by James A. Patten of Chi ago, popularly alleged to control the present market for the high-priced cé- Teal, “In the first place,” sald Mr. Pat. teri, “I don’t control’ the market. My Jine at no time has run over 10,0v0, ‘000 bushels. I have preached the gospel of higher wheat because I saw what was coming. I saw it first, I believe, but when it comes to ‘con- trolling the market,’ there are two or three hundred other men who have bought who have something to say about that.” “I'm a grain trader and I don't in “tend to quit. { bought when the mar. ket looked cheap, as did others whe accepted my views, and I'm going tc soll it at a profit, if J can. 1 have al- ready sold a great deal “This is no corner; no manipula. tion; others who bought may sell as demand develops.” ‘Mr. Patten then diagnosed the sit uation as he understands it. “Por three or four years this has been coming, and I saw {t. At the end of*each crop bins were empty everywhere. With increased popula. yion here and abroad it was obvious That sooner or later the crop of one year would be exhausted before a lew crop was at hand, Last fall, it not earlier, I saw it coming. I bought ‘wheat and my friends did likewise. “The great unthinking public here and in Europe wogld not, or cout Dot, see what was coming.” Liverpool! Would not buy’ months ago, thinking the prices of that day too high. Now Europe wants 55,000,000 bushels. The harvest was early’ last year. It has been trying to cover thirteen months Anstead of the usual twelve, and It can't do It, We need wheat for the mills right here In Chicago now.” “Maybe some of the shorts will de- Uver_{t_to you on _your_ May oon: Jaacts?55 was suggested. “{ wish they would, for there fs not any to speak of here. We covld use elf a million for the local mill- ing trade. “Here's another point. It we hadn’t ought wheat—1 mean myself and ofhers—the price vould be higher here than It 1s. Europe would have taken it, for the foreigners finally rec- ofnized” the weakness of their posi- tion, and where woufd the domestic supply have come from? We. would have been compelled to buy from the xery Europeans we sold to, I regard it as fortunate that it was Americans who first diagnosed crop conditions and_took advantage of if. “This was not philanthropy. My business is buyihg and selling grain. I trade to make profits, but this talk ‘of manfpulation is all rot.” COTTON KATES REDUCED. Against Seaboard Rate Contest. Washington, D. C.—The Interstate Commerce Commission, in a decision rendered in a case involving the rea- sonableness of rates in cotton from Florida points to Savannah, declared ‘that the rate of 39 cents per 100 pounds on sea sland cotton from ‘Alachua to Savannah, when shipped over the Seaboard Alr Line, will at- ford it reasonable compensation for the haul, and will, therefore, be a rea- donable rate oyer that line for the future. “The 40 cents rate ‘over that Hine from Gainesville to Savannah are held to be unreasonable and unduly discriminatory. io The commission said that the rate from these points to Savannah ought not in the future to exceed the rate here fixed over that Ifne from Alachua to Savannah, The case was that of the railroad’ commission of Florida against the Seaboard Air Line Rail- way and the Atlantic Coast Line Com- pany. The complaint involved the relation of rates on sea island cotton ‘from Alachua, Gainesville and Haw- thorn, Fla, to Savannah, Ga, the re- spective rates being 39, 40’ and 45 cents per 100 pounds via each of the defendant Ines. The Florida Rall- road Commission: regarded this ad- ‘Justment as an undue preference to Alachua. The commission held the complaint well founded as to the Sea- board, but made no findings as to the Atlantic Coast Line Baliroad Com- pany, because of its greater length of Baul, $500,000 FIRE LOSS. Several Sections of Rochester, N. Y., In Ruins. Rochester, N. Yi—Swept along in the face of a 25-mile gale, fire destroy- ed several sections of the city and did"damage estimated at $500,000. For a time it was thought that a great portion of the city would be swept, find gid was summoned from Buffalo and Syracuse, - Thé out of town firemen responded promptly, but before they reached the Scene the local department got the @ames under control. One hundred families are homeless, and militiamen camped in the burned district. and are guarding what little the people ‘saved of their household effects. AMERICANS UNHAPPIEST OF ALL, Prosperity, Freedom and Edueation Are Responsible for Misery, X oe idee cat Tee a Chicago, Tl—"We modern Ameri. cans are the most unhappy people that have ever lived on the face of the earth. Why? “1. Because we are the most pros- perous people. ‘a Because we are the freest peo- ‘ble. > “3. Because we are the most high- ly educated.” . * So says Professor Albon W. Small of the University of Chicago in a communication to the Chicago Wom- an’s club. - _ “Freedom and educition,” contin- ues the professor, “make for unbap- piness, They bring serious responsi- bilities, They make the individual see and feel the actual inequality of men, They flocd society with prob- lems that tax the mind and. sear the heart. “But let us not despair. The tatent for misery is the fountain of prog- ress, Jt is only when men can plc- ture to themselves what they lack and what they want, and can work up enough genuine dissatisfaction, that they accomplish things worth while.” SOUTHERN MEMBERS PLEASED. Tariff Fight Was Won for the South ‘by Representatives. Washington, D, C.—Southern repre- sentatives in congress expressed un- bounded delight at the successful out- come of the fight to put on the free Mst articles entering into, the manu- facture of commercial fertilizers. Since the southern cotton farmers are the country’s largest users of fer- tilizers, they Would have been harder hit than any others by the original provision in the Payne tariff bill put- ting a 20 per cent ad valorem duty on imports of sulphate of potash and muriate of potash. - But luckily for the south, this pro- vision Was stricken from the bill, and these commodities will continue to be imported free of duty. The same thing is true of katnit. This action of the house will relieve the manufacturers af fertilizers: from ‘any necessity oF reasduubie excise: for an eavance in the cost of price of fertilizers. ALASKA-YUKON. STAHPS. Design for Special Issue is Approved. By Postmaster General. Washington, D. C. — Postmaster General Hitchcock has approved one of a number of designs submitted for a special Issue of stamps commem- orative of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition. = “The new stamp is rectangular in form and of the same size as that Issued to commemorate the James- town exposition. Panels at the top and bottom contain respectively the words “U. S. Postage” and “Two Cents." In the center of the stamp the larger part of a circle rests on the lower panel, and’ encloses a rib- bon bearing the inscription “Alaska- Yukon-Pactfic, 1909," the circle frames the picture of a fur seal standing on a cake of ice. On, the éther side of the stamp 1s an €llipse containing the Arabic numeral 2, with laurel branches as _a background. BAKERS PROTEST. Taft is Urged to Smash Chicago Wikeat Gomer x Pittsburg, Pa.—George Sward, one of the largest Pittsburg bakers, sent a telegram to Secretary of ‘State Knox appealing to the government to put an end to the wheat corner in Chicago and other stock speculation in food products. Following 1s the telegram: “The manipulation and selling of fu- tures on wheat and other food prod- ucts on margin should ‘have tho Ini- mediate attention of congress, in or- der that it may be prohibited ‘by law, thereby relieving the burden of the wageearners.” Telegrams were also sent to mem- bers of the Masters Bakers” Associa- tion asking their cooperation in the movement. SOUTHERN STEEL COMPANY SOLD. Bankrupt Company Brings $5,111,000 eoreeere . teenage eh |_ Birmingham, Ala—The Southern Steel Company (bankrupt) was sold at public outcry in front of the Bir- mnigham court house, ‘The reorganization committee, through W. W. Miller of New York, ‘bought In the properties, ‘Tne properties as a whole brought a total of $5,111,000. John W. Tom; linson, filed notice that the sale ‘would have to care for the pending litigation against it. Politics To Be Barred. Washington, D. C.—President Tatt ‘has instructed Director North of the census bureau to disregard party lines in securing suitable men for super- visors and other appointive places under the new census act, The in- structions, it was said; have especial reference to the south. Caruso Has Throat Rheumatism. New York City.—Enrico Caruso, the famous tener, has sailed for Eu- rope, to undergo treatment for his throat. Caruso’s allment is said to be rheumatism of the throat. - 1,000 Bales of Cotton Burned, Dunkirk, France.—A fire here in a warehouse destroyed 1,000 bales of New Orleans cotton before it could be extinguished. “ Revolution In Turkey, Constantinople, Turkey, — Serious disturbances of @ revolutionary char acter have broken out here. ‘The sit. uation {s grave. LESS LIGUOR REVENUE Prohibition Said Not to Be the * Cause of the Decrease. REPORT OF COMMISSIONER "iver and ComeueanFae o “ Washington, D. C.—Prohibition has had tts effect, but the spread of tue preiibitfon wave is not by any means the main cause of the decreased con: sumption of lquor in this country, according to Colonel John G. Capers, commissioner of internal revenue. In discussing this subject Cofmis- sioner Capers named three separate causes ahead of probibition as re sponsible, in his opinion, for putting this result. These are: the intluence of the recent panic; the unsettled condition of the liquor trade, pending the smal settlement of the confifct over the marking and branding of Uquors under the pure food and drugs act; uncertainty as to the tariff law and its effect on the Hquor trade, and finatly—prohlbition, Colonel Capers said there was no doubt about the fact that In recent years the consumption of liquor had decreased. In other words, as he ex- pressed it, the amount of distilled spints and fermented lquors with. drawn from distilleries and bonded warehouses had shown a decrease. ‘This wag proven by the actual sta- tisties of the production and with- drawal of Mquors, and also by the receipts of his office. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 1908, the, spcefpts of the bureau were $25,665,950, a decrease as compared with the collections of the preceding year, of $18,000,000 fn round numbers, Furthermore, the receipts for the first quarter of the current fiscal year show a decrease of $7,000,000. If this de- crease fs maintained, the total ‘re- celpts for this year will fall still be- low last year to the tune of $28, 000,000. Colonel Capers, however, be- Heves the amount wil be made up, and that the recelpts this year will Teach $250,000,000. Of course the largest item in the recelpts was from the tax on liquors. Distilled spirits yielded the govern- ment $133,626,276; fermented lquors, $58,747,680, and tobacco $49,862,764. Other articles on which the govern- ‘ment. collects. an. internal revenue duty are oleomargarine, adulterated butter and renovated butter, but the receipts from these sources 1s com: paratively small, A study of the receipts for the past ten years shows, some interesting facts. Beginning with 1899, the re- ceipts of the internal revenue bureau increased for: two years, then de- creased for the seven years succeed- ing. Only twice in ten years have ‘the recelpts -been as hbigh as they were in 1899,-when they reached $273, 484,573. In the past fiscal year they decreased to $251,665,950. | The re- celpts of last year were $22,000,000 Jess than the Teceipts of ten years ago. It must be remembered that the war taxes lald by act of June 13, 1898, helped to increase the receipts of the bureau for the ensuing three years. By the subsequent act of March 2, 1901, which took effect on the first day of July of the same year, the rev- enue was decreased. By an act ap- proved April 12, 1902, taking emect July 1 of that year, ‘a further, and largely increased reduction in re- celpts was made. By aboloishing these War duties the revenues of the country were reduced $100,000,000, There was, however, an Increase of revenue from taxes ‘Iald on distilled spirits and other objects not affected. by war revenue legislation. It was In 1902 that the tax act was passed which practically eliminated oleomargarine and adulterated butter from the market by placing a tax of 10 cents a pound on these products. Less Iquor was withdrawn from the general bonded warehouses tor consumption last year. |For the year ending June 20, 1908, te amount was 14,327,472 gallons less than for the previous year, or only 119,703,594. gal- Jons of tax paid Spirits distilled from materials other than fruits were with-. drawn, A great many péople will take issue with Commissioner Capers’ statement that prohibition has hed but little, if anything, to do with this result, FA ‘The total prqduction of distilled spirits {n 1907 was 174,712,218 and in 1908, 133,889,563. Every year for the past’ decade, the production of spirits has exceeded the amount withdrawn for all purposes, and at the close of, 1907 there had accumulated in distil-| lery and general bonded warehouses a stock of 245,438,816 original gauge gallons. Then’ the Mquor men took counsel among themselves and decid- ed to curtail production. RE enter eng rage | Blackmailer Threatened Life of Asa G. Candler of ,Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta. Ga—Given the alternative in a Black Hand letter of elther sty ing up $35,000 or with bis household perish by a most awful death, Asa G. G. Candler, one of Atlanta's ‘wealtht est and most prominent citizens, laid the trap by which the man who ‘plan. ned this diabolical deed was caught red-handed and fs now lodged in jail awaiting Indictment by the federal and state grand jurles. He broke down and ‘confessed im. mediately upon his capture. He {s Danfel W. Jobnson, “Jr, < member of Mr. Candler's ' Sunday school class, % oe WAR ON HOSQUITO. Sotithera Health Authorities to Open ‘Sanie Camaston. New Orleans, La.—The entire south had not{fied the festive mosquito and the ubiquitous house “fly that they are undesirable citizens, and that un- der the circumstances’ will not be perinitted to reside in or frequent the Inhabited communities, But the authorities have not been satisfied with declarations, Not much. They haye not forgotten the lesson taught them fn 1905, when tho yellow fever cauic. 7 Jo, all over the south, in the small- er}villages, as well as ‘In the bleger citfes, the health authorities are open: {ng an early campaign against the disseminators of all the deadly dls- eases—the mosquitoes and tho house fy, It bas been demonstrated that thg mosquito is not the only disease spreader. He—or she, rather—does spfead yellow fever. But the house fly} has been trled and convicted of thd crime of disseminating malaria, typhoid fever and several other dls- eases no less deadly. Under the direction of Dr. J. 8. White, the famous marine hospltai surgeon, who fought and whipped the yellow fever In 1905, a regular set of laws and precautions have been de- vised. These are practically the same injali the southern citles and states. ‘To begin with, all tanks of water, cisterns or vessels which hold water orfwhich might be filled with water after a rain must be covered and screened with a screen of at least 18¢meshes of wire to the inch. Stand- ing water on lots or commons {s not permitted. All shallow lots must be drained and kept dry, or the owner fs Jsubject to a severe penalty. All stables must have air-tight recepta- cles for refuse, and this refuse must be}removed each week, Where there “ large natural bodies of water, whjch it is Impossible to drain, then thd surface must be disinfected and oiléd at frequent and regular inter- vals. Even the water used in the sprinkling carts is heavily charged with the strongest disinfectants. But the authorities do not stop even here. They go into the restaurants, cates, blitcher shops, ddiry depots and bakeries. They force the proporletors to screen thelr premises with copper screens and to screen the recepta: cles in which food is kept and pre- pared. In the public and parochial schools, the teachers regularly and insistent: ly Impress upon the children tho dan- ger of contamination and the neces- sity of obeying the rules laid down by the health authorities. This not only insures care on the part of the next generation, but the children are gradually instructing and converting thelr parents to a belief In the great doctrines of sanitation. GENERAL BUTLER BEAD. eS ee ee eee federate Cavalry General. Columbia, S. C.—Matthew Calbraith Butler of Edgofleld, one of the last of the confederate cavalry generals, died ata local infirmary. For some weeks General Butler has been ill, and has been gradually growing weaker, and for several days it has been known that the end was near. General But: ler’s death was due to @ complication of diseases, induced by an old svound, He lost a leg at Brandy Station, and after recovery .continued throughout the war. His wound had not bothered him up to a few months ago. General Butler was born in 1836, of a distinguished South Carolina fam. ily, He served with distinction throughout the clvil war, rising from captain to major general of cavalry in the confederate service. After the war General Butler took a prominent part in the movement to reclaim the state to the democratic party, and alded greatly in Hatnpton’s victory in the great gubernatorlal race of 1876 In 1876 General Butler was elected to the United States senate and serv- ed three terms. During the Spanish American war General Butler wat major géneral in the United States army. After the war General Butler was appointed a.member of the Cu ban peace commission. He Is survived by hls widow and three children, Captain M. C. Butler Jr, United States Army; Dr. F. W P. Butler of this city and Mrs. Me Neely, wife of a naval officer, On bis Seventy-Sfth birthday General Butler received extreme unction from the Catholic Church. He died with- in Atty yards of the convention hall in which the secession conventior mot. NEWSY PARAGRAPHS, George Harmon, aged 76, and Mrs Grace Dawson, aged 22, were mar. ried at Wichita, Kan. Mr. Harmon #3 a wealthy widower. Mrs. Dawson's husband bas known her since’ baby, hood. He declares he is marrying ler to legalize the disposal of his wealth, jas he wants her to get it without -pos- ‘sible tangle or technicality interver: ing. Captain Chichester of the steamshiy Arapahoe, arriving in New York City from Jacksonville and Charleston, re ports having passed through immense schools of mackerel while off the Det- aware capes and New Jersey coast There was school, after school, each containing millions of fish, One school alone, according to Captain ‘Chichester; covered an area of more than a square mile. He sald he had not seen 23 many fish together in years. = With the crater belching great clouds of smoke and cinders, Mount Etna, Italy, is in active eruption. The cinders descended ina fery hail up on the mountainside. The inhabitants fear that this presages another dis. aster, MESSAGE FROM BOOTH America Asked to Join in Rescu- ing the Perishing N ‘Multitudes. A REMARKABLE CELEBRATION a New York City—-a message from General Booth, founder and comman- der of the Salvation Army, was read at a remarkable’ celebration fi Car- negle Hall in honor of bis elghtleth birthday anniversary. Miss Eva, Booth, the general's: daughter aud commander of the Sal- vation Army in America, redd the message to a packed hall,” It was as follows: “London, England.—To the Ameri- can People: On, America! How vast {s your opportunity for making a last mark for good on the entire human race! Endowed with measureless ma- terlal resources, enjoying the un- bounded’ confidence of your own peo- ple, favored with the concentrated light of earth and heaven, possessed of an influence covering Ike a shad- ow all the world beside; what a pow- er you must be destined to become! “What wilf you do with this mighty magic force? If you are permitted to realize ‘your ambition to lead the world, whither will you lead it? To utter ‘abandonment ‘of faith in the Eternal and neglect of every duty, flowing out of ft, to senseless worship’ of mainmon, to useless frivolities? No. I am sure you won't and I blush at the vary mention of such things and dendunce them with all my soul. “Where else can you lead this poor, diind, stumbling world of ours but to the mishty, just, holy God and obedi- ence to His commands; to the prac- tice of righteousness, purity, honor, Kindness and simplicity to self-saeri- ficing service of mankind? - “On, America! I myite you to the actuak realization of the Christian prinelplos you profess and to practl- cal imitation of Jesus Christ, who came out of-His heaven to seek and save. “Come along, then, let us gird up our“loins and’go out of our heaven and put our arms around perishing multitudes and bring them to Christ, purity, peace and paradise. “I invite you to take our common Christianity ‘an ungainzayable reality, and thus Wipe out the reproach fast gathering about us that It fs nothing more than an exploded tradition, a fasmionable association or a Hfeiess cerémony. Then, when the wonder- ing world asks: ‘In what country can I find the thing described by the let- ter of the Bible and set forth in the life of Jesus Christ?’ the answer shall be ‘America? “WILLIAM BOOTH.” Messages cabled by various govern- ors and mayors in this country to General Booth, in England, congratu- Tating him on his birthday auntver- sary and paying tribute to bis work were read from the stage. RAILROADS LOST MONEY. Panic of 1907-08 Caused Loss “of $230.000,000. Chicago, Il,—An advance abstract of statistics of American Railways for the year ending June 30, 1908, as compiled by the bureau of rail way “news and statistics, was made public here by Slason Thompson, the manager of the bureau, The report says: : “Instead of a decrease” of only $164,464,941 in gross earnings ‘as the Tesult of the ‘temporary financial de- press{on’ of 1907-04 as set forth in the prellminary income report of the in- lerstate commerce commission for the year ending June 30, 1908, the panfc of 1907 resulted in’a loss of over $30,000,000. ‘This statement is based ‘on a table giving (he earnings tor the twelve months enting November 30, 1908, when the full effect of the bust: ness’ depression became evident, com pared with the preceding twelve. This avoids the error of including the fat- test months, in railway history in the same year with the Jean months that followed it, “In the Same way, the loss {s net earnings is shown to have been $124, 540,460, instead of $11,051,106, a5 given in the commission's statement, ‘Phe 2-cent passenger fare legislation caused a loss of. $25,000,000 tn gross earnings, although more passengers were carried. This 1s accounted for by a-reduction in average receipts per passenger mille on 94 per cent of the mileage from 2,014 cents in 1907 to 1.932 in 1908. ‘The heavy loss in net earnings is partly accounted for by the expendi: tures of approximately $32,000,000 ne. cessitated Dy arbitrary innovations in accounting methods and requirements in regard to the hours and conditions| of Impor of certain classes of em ployees.” HEARST AGENTS FREED. John D, Rockefeller, dry Loses Libel eee New York Clty—The writ of ha: bens corpus secured In behalf of the publishers of the New York Ameri. can and Journal, in the siction brought against them for criminal Mbel on complaint of John D. Rockefeller, Jr, was upheld by Justice Gerard,’ and the defendants discharged, Mr. Rockefeller had complained of the publication in the New York Am- erican of December 17, 1908, of an ar- ticle wrongly accusing him, ‘of having originated 2 peonage system, to which the employees of a certain breakfast food company in Ilinols were alleged to: have been subjected, ~ LATE NEWS NOTES. General. cotton market in 1ecent years occur~ fed at Selma, Ala, when C. A. Mc- Kinnon~purehased ‘3,000 bales at am average price of 10 cents a pound. The rioting which occurred at Vel- ardena, Mexico, the big coal mining camp in the state of Coahuila, recent- ly, was more serfous than at frst ro- ported, thirty-two, men Ddeing killed and many Injured. The trouble was instigated by Father Valenzuela, the parish priest, it is asserted, who les in a hospital hovering between lite and desth. Fourteen of the rioters have been suminarily executed by the government troops, and many impris- oned. Many Americans réstde in Vel- ardena, the camp being controlled by American capital, = Rear Admiral Gregorieff and Lieu- tenant Smirnoff, subordinate officers under Vice Admiral Nebogatof in the RussoJapanese war, have been par doned and released ‘trom confinement at St. Petersburg, Russta, These of- ficers were sentenced to death for having surrendered their commands, but, in view of extenuating circum: stances, thelr sentences were com- muted to ten years’ imprisonment in a fortress. They began serving thelr sentences in 1907, It {3 reported that General Stoessel’ and Vice Admiral Nebogatof also will be pardoned shortly. Workmen in the Loulsville and Nashville machine shops, ‘in Louts- ville, Ky., missed Charles H. Wat- dron, aged 50 years. They climbed to the top of a huge boiler in which he had been worKing and saw him lying prone. It was found that a gas pipeleading to the big tube had sprung a leak and that Waldron had died in the depths of the boiler. Nearly $200,000 more a year is be- tng pala for school books by the school children of Chicago than the prices charged for the same text- books in other cities. This is the estimate of aggregate overcharges formed by a special Investigating committee of the board of education appointed early last winter. George F. Heath of Ellenville, N. ¥., who fy believed to be the oldest printer in the world in point of active service, recently took a few days" vacation before starting in for another year at the “case“’ Heath has spent sixty-four years setting type, and al- though he is elghty-two years of ase, he is still able to do a gocd day's work on the local papers at Elien- ville. ee Denunciation of the principle of protection and of tho tariff legisia- tlon now pending in congress as a pretense and a show, formed the key- note of the addresses at the annual dinner of the National Democratic Club" in New York- City, in celebra- tlon of the one hundred and sixty- sixth anniversary of the birth of Thost Jefferson. There were present & number of democratic notables. Washington. President Taft announced to an Augusta, Ga, lady ihat he would make ‘Augusta’ his” winter home inthe fa ture. : E President Taft has declined to in- terfere in the case of Joaquin Segre. ra, convicted on the Panama canal zone of murder, and the sentence of death will be carried out on May 7. The case was called to Mr. Taft's attention during nis visit to tho- ca: nal zone before hé was inaugurated. The Uilted States supreme court denied a rehéaring of the Waters- Plerce Ol company case, which {t recently decided against ' the com pany. Presenting a united and unanimous front in favor of the movement, thi. ty-seven out of the forty-eight gcfer- nors of the statfs and territories have written to Cdinmissfoner McFarland, chairman of the committee, to change the date of inauguration.’ Letters will be written to the remaining 12 governors again bringing the matter to their attention an drequesting their cooperation. The committee is hope- ful of .getting action at the present session of congress end are awaiting future developments. J. 0. LaFontisse of Jacksonville, connected since last July with the for- estry bureau, was.found dead in the bath room adjening his room at a Washington hotel. ‘The gas in the room was turn on. The coroner, not satisfied as to the cause of death~hre deferred giving, a death certificate un- til after he can make a more thor- ough examination, Mr. LaFontisse was for a number of years consect- ed with newspapers of Florida. ‘The statement was given out trom- the United States district attorney wy pfice at Muscogee, Okla, that the government had decided to abandon any further prosecutions of Governor Charles N. Haskell and —slx- other prominent Oklahomans, recently {o- volved in the Huscogce town lot’ eases, . <Not satisfied with breaking gunnery records in shooting at movinfé targets similar in outline to English sloops, Text: "if thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin leth at the door." —Gen. 4:7 The farmer and the shephed both brought an offering unto the Lord. We look at Caln's offering and we say, the Lord will certainly bless Caln. What a costly offering he is presenting and how much hard work it must have taken to get it ready. Early and late has he worked through the long summer days. In the sweat of his face he has plowed, and harvested, and sown, and cultivated, and now Providence has blessed him with a bountiful harvest. Look at the choice vegetables and the delicious fruits that go to make up his offering! Surely the blessing is his. Abel selected a lamb from his flock without spot or blemish; he cuts its throat; see the blood gush out! How cruel! God will certainly reject Abel. But God had respect unto Abel and his offering, but unto Calin and his offering he had not respect; Why? Had he not worked hard and faithfully? Hadn't he acknowledged divine Providence? Yes, all this is true, but his heart was not right. His offering was one of self-righteousness and good works. Abel came in God's way, not by works, not by self-righteousness, but by the blood. "Without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sin," for "it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul." God taught our first parents this great lesson when he slew the animals to get coats of skin to clothe them. Abel had faith in God, and coming in God's way, he believed God would receive him, so God testified to his gifts that he was righteous. When Cain saw that Abel was accepted he was wroth, and his countenance fell. "And the Lord said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth; and why is thy countenance fallen? If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted; and if thou doest not well, sin leth at the door." What a warning, this! As if the Lord had said, "Cain I am no respector of persons; if you do right I will bless you just as whimly as I did Abel; but if you don't right why, then, sin like a wild beast if you crouched at your heart's door and was rushing for a good opportunity to leap upon you." Instead of heeding God's warning, Cain watched for an opportunity, and as soon as it presented itself, he rose up against his brother and slew him. "And whereas slew the him, because his own works were evil and his brother's righteous." Here are two young men both engaged in good occupations and with equal privileges. One made a success of life, the other a failure. Up to the time of our text, if we look at Caln from the standpoint of this world, we would say he had done well; but it was he that did it. God's word says, "by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified." "Salvation is not of works, lest any man should boast." Caln lived long enough to make a mark in the world; but instead of making a mark in the world, God had to put a mark on him lest the world should kill him. Even to this day he is despised as the first murderer. Abel's life was short compared with that of Caln, yet it was long enough to be successful; and he is honored more to-day than ever before. Jesus Christ said, "Blessed the meek; blessed are the pure in heart; blessed are, blessed are." Here we are distinctly told that it is not what a man has, not yet what he does, that obtains for him God's blessings; but what he is. Solomon said, "Keep thy heart with all diligence for out of it are the issues of life." Well-doing is dependent on well-being. 1. The first step in well-doing is to give one's heart to God. If a man does not do well in this respect what is the result? He may have ever so good an opinion of himself, all his ways may be clean in his own eyes, he may think he is better than anybody else; but God says his heart is deceitful and desperately wicked above all things, his throat is an open sepulchre, the poison of asps is under his lips, his mouth full of cringing, his feet swift to shed innocent blood, destruction and misery are in his ways no fear of God before blinding. How can he escape the damnation of hell? What worse error is there than to suppose a man can do well with a wrong heart? We make an awful mistake if we suppose that religion is simply for the church and Sunday school. The farmer needs it to run his farm. The merchant to run his store. It is needed by every individual that expects to make a success of life. But remember that when a man's heart is right with God he is just in a position to do well; the doing is still before him. Salvation is in three parts, an act, a work, a state. A man repents of his sins, accepts Christ by faith and salvation is to him an act of God's free grace whereby he is saved. But how many there are that suppose that there are to salvation. The fact that he was saved five years ago is no proof that he is saved to-day, or that he will be finally saved. From the day of a man's conversion until the day of his death salvation is a work and he yet "work it out," or be forever lost. After death salvation is a state. II. The second step in well-doing is 'take the bible as one's guide. It' take doubtful whether there would be a book that could be published in United States of America, were it not for the longings of Christopher Columbus to spread the knowledge of this book. To it we owe the immortalization of the Mayflower and the sublimity of Plymouth Rock. The 'command rolled from how to stern on the grand old Puritan vessel. "Pull down that sail, let not an oar touch the water, this is the Sabbath Bath. When the Pilgrim Fathers landed on Sawyersport, they put down the old Bibleport, they went to build a nation on this Book. It supported George Washington, the father of this country, and purchased for us our freedom. It made Daniel Webster, the Biblical*Concordance of the United States Senate and Patrick Henry and James Otis, like unto the Hebrew prophets, and now if you wish to understand one of the greatest events in our history, look at this picture. It is that of a Kentucky youth, his arms are tired after chopping all day, yet he sits up till the midnight hour, and as the snow-wet logs crackle on the hearth and blaze up the chimney, he reads from this grand old Book, the Book, that in years made him a leader, whose administration subdued rebellion of eight million and the militant者 pen struck the shackles from the limbs of four million slaves, neither in this country nor elsewhere in the world shall ever dies the memory of Abraham Lincoln. I heard Rev. John Mavity say one time that in his younger years he used to preach that if a man had a right heart every thing else he did would be right; but, said he, "of late years, I have concluded that a man needs not only a right heart but a right head." There is some truth in this statement. Isaiah tells us, we must "learn to do well." Paul says, "Study to show thyself approved of God." While I would say to, every young man and woman, you ought to have the very best education possible, I would also say, let the Bible be to you the Book of Books. Nearly all the great men of the past owe their greatness to this Book. It is almost impossible to name any rule by which men have succeeded in life that has not its foundation in the Bible. The Book of Proverbs is especially full of such rules. John Quincy Adams made the Bible his constant companion. Amos Lawrence, the millionaire merchant of Boston, had inscribed on his pocketbook, the text, "What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul?" No wonder he gave thousands of dollars to the cause of Christ. But what about the men who reject the Bible? Why, sin leth at their door. The superstitious life of Byron, or the dying words of Voltaire will prove this statement. III. The third step in well-doing is to be honest. Your Book, the Bible, says, "Thou shalt not steal," or in other words be honest. 1. Be honest with God. You have accepted Christ as your Saviour, and taken His Book as your guide: the Book tells you what is expected of each one of His followers, and He tells you just the work what He wants you personally to do. Have you met both these requirements? 2. Be honest with yourself. You have a soul to save and a body to care for. You will be rewarded according to your works. 3. Be honest with your fellow-man. A man would steal a dollar on the same principle that he would steal a pin. Watch the little things; a gnat choked Pope Adrian; a nail turned a ship out of its course; a fly by walking from tree to tree revealed to the onlooker that the supposed distant landscape was only a picture. Said a wholesale merchant to a customer, as he pointed to one of his clerks: "That young man, sir, is my banker, he handles every cent of money that passes through the store. He could cheat me out of thousands of dollars every year if he wanted to, but I am not afraid to trust him, he has proven himself to be strictly honest." Said a merchant to one of his clerks: "Why didn't that lady buy those goods?" "Because, sir, she wanted Middlesex cloth. "Why did you not show her the next pile, and call them Middlesex?" "Because, sir, they were not Middlesex." "Well, said the merchant, if you are as particular as all that you will never do for me." "Very well," said the young man, "If I have to lie to keep my position I will lose it." When Abraham Lincoln had charge of Orfuts' country store, he walked two miles to give a lady six cents that he had overcharged her by mistake. Another time he made a mistake and sold a quarter of a pound of tea for a half pound. As soon as he discovered his error he could not rest till it was made right. After he was admitted to the bar it was said of him that he would never defend a person whom he believed to be in the wrong, even if they offered him a large amount of money to do so. He undertook the Paterson trial, believing the man accused of murder to be innocent; but when the trial was half through he changed his mind and dropped the case, refusing pay for his services. When the time came in our history as a nation that the people began to distrust the corrupt politicians who were governing in the interests of slavery, the only hope of saving the ship of state was to place an honest man in the Presidential chair. Honest Abe Lincoln was the man selected. From a spiritual point of view we are debtors to all men, let us try and pay this debt, not only by our lives but by giving our substance to the cause of Christ throughout the world. IV. The next step in well-doing is to be men and women of Tact, Push and Principle. Upon these three qualities depend the success of every man or woman from a business point of view. Samuel Budgett, the great English merchant, attributed his success to them. 1. Tact—Tact is nothing more nor less than the use of common sense, and it is so common that very few people possess as much of it as they ought to. Many so called cultured people often speak of the farmer as the "hayseed from the country." But some of them when they visit the farmer show themselves to be deficient in this quality of tact. Said one young man to his farmer friend: "What kind of a bird do you call that?" "A goose," was the reply. "O, I see; you keep that to get goosebleries with." A young lady from the city of Ottawa asked a friend of mine which of his cows gave the buttermilk. Every one who has heard or read Dr. Price's address to young people will remember his apt illustration, "Tabby, why don't you get up?" P. Pushi—Many people have tact enough to succeed, if they only had push enough to go with it. They can sell a book, or a bill of goods, but it takes them so long to do so, that there is no profit in it. Many of the greatest victories in the world's his- tory have been won by men while yet young in years. David, Luther, Alexander and the world's Redeemer Himself arg illustrations of this truth. 3.—Principle.—Tact and push would be a detriment to a man if he were without principle. An employer promised a clerk higher wages if he would treat the customers now and then to a glass, in order the he might sell them a bill of goods. The young man replied: "I thank God there is a poorhouse in my native town, and I will go there and die before I shall do such dirty work." That was Principle. Nicholas Biddle, the first president of the United States Bank, requested his employees at one time to work on Sunday. One young man lost his position rather than do so. That was Principle. When President Lincoln was nominated for the Presidency it became necessary to call for 500,000 recruits to reinforce the men at the front. His friends everywhere advised him not to issue the order as it would endanger his re-election. He went personally before the congressional military committee where a similar attempt was made. With the fire of indignation flashing in his eyes he replied: "It is not necessary for me to be re-elected, but it is necessary for the soldiers at the front to be reinforced by 500,000 men, and I shall call for them; and if I go down under the act, I will go down like the Cumberland, with my colors flying." O, for more men and women of tact, push and principle.. V. The fifth step in well doing is to be a man or woman of faith. When Thomas A. Edison first conceived the idea of the phonograph, he said: "I can make it." During nine long years he never lost faith, though at times it seemed utterly impossible for him to succeed. And so it has been with nearly all of his great inventions; through faith he has plodded on night and day, sometimes forgetting to eat or sleep, yet ever confident that he was going to succeed. The whole history of our country has been largely one of faith. From the day that Columbus crossed the Atlantic, the second day, nearly every great move he has made is reasonable from a worldly standpoint, but has been undertaken through faith. And what shall I now say, for the time would fall me to tell of Glideon, and of Barak, and of Jephthae, and of the wonderful things they have accomplished through faith. The man or woman who lacks this quality of faith is of all persons most miserable, yea, sin lies at their door and wreaks vengeance upon them. They don't enjoy their meals because they cannot trust the cook. The railway conductor is liable to run the train off the track, so what is the good of travelling? The very earth itself is liable to open up at any moment and swallow them, and as for the Bible, it says, "He that doubteth is damned." VI. Be men and women of courage. Perhaps there was never a time when we had so many examples of courage as we have to-day. When the ports of Europe closed against the Asiatic Squadron there was nothing left but to go to Manila. Many of our people feared the results. But Ensign Dewey was a man of courage. By the forts, over the mines and into the harbor he sailed. The Spanish fleet was destroyed, many of the forts captured and finally Manila taken. Hobson was no less courageous when he sank the Merrimac in the very centre of the enemies' fire. The Plattsburgh boys while storming the hills of Santiago sung in the very hottest of the battle: " 'Tis the star spangled banner, We need more young people to-day who are not afarid of the fiery furnace, or the den of lions; young people who shall go out and meet Goliath in the name of the God of Israel. VII. The last quality I shall name is Perseverance. Perseverance is the "long pull, strong pull, and pull altogether" on "the home stretch." President Lincoln said of General Grant, "He is not easily excited, and he has the grip of a bull dog. When he once gets his teeth in, nothing can shake him off." Jacob said to the angel, "I will not let the go unless thou dost bless me." The unjust judge said, "Though I fear not God, nor regard man, yet because this widow troublet me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me." The Kingdom of God suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. Robert Bruce made several unsuccessful attempts to possess his kingdom and crown. While seeking concealment from his foes in a shattered barn: "He dung himself down in low despair, As grieved as man could be; And after a while as he pondered there, 'I'll give it all up,' said he. "Now just at that moment a spider dropped With its sillken cobweb clew. With its silken cobweb clew. And the king in the midst of his thinking Stopped to see what the spider would do. “Twas a long way up to the ceiling dome. And it hung by a rope so fine. That how it would get to its cobweb home, King Bruce could not divine. “It soon began to cling and crawl Straight up with strong endeavor. But down it came, with a slipping sprawl, As near to the ground as ever.” Nine times the spider tried to reach its cobweb home, but every time it seemed to fall still lower. “Sure,” cried the king, “that foolish thing Will strive no more to climb. When it toils so hard to reach and cling, And tumbles every time.” "Steadily, steadily, inch by inch, Higher and higher he got, "And Bruce of Scotland braced his mind, And gossips tell the tale, That he tried once more as he tried before, And that time he did not fail. "Pay goodly heed, all you who read, And beware of saying, I can't, Till cowardly word and apt to lead To idlely folly, only to fail. I am now going to make a statement-that I do not want anyone to misunderstand. I would not have you think for a moment that I don't believe that Christ is our example in all things, but Paul said follow me even as I follow Christ. I am now going to hold up before the young people two persons who accepted Christ as their Saviour, His Word as their guide, and on the qualities named made a success of life. Let me first speak to the young men. England has given to the world some of the greatest men in all branches of learning. To-day we place in the front ranks William Ewart Gladstone. He was born of wealthy parents and with royal blood in his veins. Instead of becoming dissipated as many a young man in such circumstances would have done, or instead of depending upon his social standing, he took the course that I have already laid out in this sermon and by so doing "he being dead yet speaketh." As a Christian he said, "Christ is the hope of my poor wayward life." He never missed service on Sunday when well enough to attend. He was graduated with high honours from Oxford, at the age of twenty. His library contained twenty-four thousand volumes. He is the author of a number of very important works; several of them are on the Bible. He was one of the greatest orators and statesmen of his time. To be familiar with his life is to know Engl- history for a period of sixty years. Before the young women I would hold up as the embodiment of the principles I have referred to in this address, one of the greatest reformers that has ever blessed our country. When her funeral car drew slowly into the city of Chicago, as many as 30,000 people turned out midst falling snow and sleet to take the last look at one of their greatest benefactors, Frances Elizabeth Willard. They came from the North, South, East and West to pay their last tribute of respect. A wreath of flowers was sent by a young lady who had met Miss Willard but once. She was then on the correspondence staff of a city paper, and had been sent to interview Miss Willard, who was slick at the hotel and unable to fill her appointments. Miss Willard was seated in an easy chair, but when she saw the young lady's pale and emaciated face she said, "Dearle, you have this chair, you look so tired." The young lady said, "I never forgot those words. She was the only person that had spoken a kind word to me since I said farewell to mother and the dear ones at home." Miss Willard was true to Christ, denying herself every pleasure or comfort that she might fill the position to which He had called her. Her influence is giving to the youth of this land a portion of knowledge that cannot fall to prove beneficial to them. Her honesty as well as her patriotism may be seen in the fact that during her visit to England, when strained political relations existed between England and this country, she said: "I am first a Christian, then I am a Saton, then I am an American, and when I get home to heaven, I exert myself to commend Her touch, push, principle, faith, courage and perseverance may be seen in the great organization known to-day throughout the world as "The Woman's Christian Temperance Union." An army of heroic women who are battling for God and home and native land. In conclusion, let me say, life is to each one of us a great battle, and we must either win or lose it. Which shall it be? Let us take unto ourselves the whole arm of God, fight the enemy, fight the earth, and hardness as good soldiers of Jesus Christ. The Captain of our salvation has never lost a battle. "The Ideal Minister's Wife." The following description is from one of the Methodist papers of Lon- 888: The ideal minister's wife is queen in her home, ruling her affairs with discretion and looking well to the ways of her household. She has a keen interest in her husband's people and spares no pains to get to know them. Unselfish as regards her husband's company, because of the many claims made upon him, she waives what seem to be her rights and finds for herself the many others. She practices the happy art of adapting herself to circumstances, and is able to converse easily with the intellectual and the unlearned. Her manners are perfectly natural and entirely free from any tincture of patronage. Her dress is becoming, without dowdiness or loudness. She is not oversensitive to criticism. She is discreet with her lips and thoroughly good in heart and loves to second her husband's efforts in all the church work. She avoids being the dary aristocrat, but acts in such a way that the all for her is her easily and confide in her perfectly. She listens to the sorrows of the people and feels with them and rejoicea in their toys. She knows how to entertain and how to be entertained. She keeps abreast of the times in reading and delights in self-culture. Knowing for what special branch of work in the church she is gifted, she devotes herself to it with all her heart. Amable, bright, patient, tactful, ever striving to unlock human hearts with the key of love that she may lead them to the Divine Lover, she finds the minister's wife lot though "onerous and difficult," yet delightful and blessed, and the "heart of her husband [and his people] doth safely trust in her." "Who is sufficient for these things?" and what minister is worthy of such a wife? There is nothing said about who takes care of the children while the minister's "ideal wife" is doing all these things.—Christian Advocate. The Uses of Trials. I always fear lest trial might leave me as the wind which passes over the rock leaves it, hard and dry as before. —H. Bonar. THE TEMPERANCE PROPAGANDA CONCERTED ATTACK ON DRINK WINNING ALL ALONG LINE The Modern Way. The modern method of temperance reform takes a better turn. Nobody now goes to hear a temperance lecture. Nobody cares to hear a reformed drunkard picture the debaucheries of his past life; nobody now holds up the, brand snatched from the burning as a pattern to youth. The world has grown into better sense and better standards' of taste. The true temperance reformer now is the employer who makes sobriety at all times a fixed condition of employment in his business. When the Pennsylvania Railroad a dozen years back made it a rule that no man who drank intoxicating liquors on duty or off duty should have a place in its service, it did more for practical temperance than all the Goughs and Murphys who ever lived. This example has been followed now by pretty much all the railroad companies in the country, and it has become the rule of industry everywhere. Something, no doubt, is due to the introduction of machinery which calls for clear heads and steady hands, but perhaps more is due to the development of common sense, which recognizes that no habitual drunkard is a man safe to be trusted in any relationship. A few years back half the lawyers and doctors of the country were drinking men. Now your drinking lawyer or doctor is unknown. Nobody will employ a man not only drunk but ill. It is known that he is a drinking man. With the growth of sentiment along these lines the whole life of life has changed. Twenty years ago men habitually drank to excess in clubs, barracks, and elsewhere. At any so-called gentleman's dinner at least two men out of five grew "happy" before the evening was over. To drink overmuch is the very extreme of bad form. One who goes constantly into the club life of San Francisco, or any other city, will not once in a year see a man obviously affected by drink. Drunkenness has been banished from respectable circles, and is only to be found among the socially disreputable, in the slums and the gutters. All but universal temperance has come to us, not through the grotesque recitals and melodramatic appeals of John B. Gough, not through the vulgar self-expositions of reformed Francis Murphys, but through the enforcement of higher standards of personal efficiency in all grades of life, and through the development of a progressive social refinement.—Argonaut. Alcohol Flercely Arraigned. Writing to the Medical Record, Dr. J, M. W. Kitchen strikes another cruel blow at the now much persecuted Demon. Admitting, with obvious reluctance, that alcohol has its uses in certain conditions of illhealth, he insists that, with the present knowledge of supporting methods of nourishment, to talk of race decadence as likely to result from cutting off intoxicating beverages is absurd, while he thinks that the world would be well rid of the very few individuals whose life, despite intelligent treatment, might be shortened by complete deprivation of alcohol. The question now before society, in Dr. Kitchen's opinion, is whether it must suffer the consequences of the grossly ignorant and damaging use of alcohol, in order that those who are only slightly hurt by moderate indulgence may be allowed the pleasures of that indulgence; whether this agent is to remain in force as one of the influences for ridding the world of those least fit to survive or whether this substance, so notent because of its peculiar properties, is to be placed with things too dangerous for general use. Those inquiries are sufficiently interesting, but even more so, perhaps, are following "opposition" which Dr. Kitchen suggests for general discussion, evidently believing, himself, that they sum up the best present opinion as to the physiological effects of alcohol: 1. The habitual use of alcohol in small quantities which to superficial observation does no harm, really does physical damage by inducing a habit of dilatation of the arterioles with secondary results due to throwing undue arterial pressure on various organs. 2. That any individual using alcohol even in small doses is in the grasp of the alcohol habit, and is injured in proportion to the amount ingested and to the regularity of indulgence. 3. Under all ordinary conditions of health any physical advantage due to the pleasure of indulgence or to the nutritive effects of alcohol is far outbalanced by its evil effects, which are not perceived immediately, but are unavoidable. 4. That the primary physiological effect of apparent stimulation is only the beginning of paralysis, due to the coagulative effect of the alcohol on cell peripheries, and that deepening of the effect to the cell centres reduces vital activity in the cell. 5. That so-called moderation results in the vast majority of cases in indulgence that measurably impaired and thus imminent life and weakens self-control. --- Greater Menace Than the Burglar. Greater Menace Than the Burglar. The drunkard, says a Supreme Court justice, who has had plenty of chance to make comparisons, is a greater menace to society than the burglar. And experience also shows that if minors could be prevented from acquiring the habit, although many might still drink, there would be very few drunkards. Temperance Notes. If there were not so many inns, there would be less down-and-outs. Local option has lately driven a brewer at Ironton, Ohio, into the hands of a receiver. Orators have blessed Booze with their sublimest flights and then mumbled curses on the monster from the gutter. La Rue County, Kentucky, the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, voted against the saloons January 23 last by a majority of 1503. Grand Roads Prizes For Good Roads. If the good roads, bill, to be presented at the present session of the Iowa Legislature becomes a law, it will be possible for counties in that State to receive as high as $1000, in mile for improved roads. This reward will be offered for roads made with six inches of macadam, laid in two courses or layers. Other rewards ranging as low as $250 a mile will be available. The bill providing for these bone uses or rewards is patterned after the good roads law of Michigan. A reward of $250 a mile is offered for each mile of road which has a lower course of clay and sand five inches thick, and an upper course of gravel five inches thick. A reward of $600 is offered where the lower course five inches of gravel and the upper course three inches. A reward of $750 a mile is given when the lower course contains four inches of gravel and the upper course three inches of crushed stone. One thousand dollars is given where there is six macadam, laid in two courses or layers. Other rewards ranging as low as $250 a mile will be available. Before commencing the road notice must be filed with the State Highway department, and request made for an allotment of the State reward. Also there must be filed with said department a profile made by a competent surveyor, showing the road to be improved; and application made to said department for outline plans and general specifications. To be entitled to State reward, a total of at least a mile or more in length of road, according to State specifications, must be built in a year and in the same township; the one mile may include pieces of road in different parts of the township. Applications are entered by the State Highway Commissioner in the order they are received, and allotments are made to the extent of the appropriation by the State for rewards for roads. Before 'payment the State Highway Commissioner has to inspect the road and find it up to the required standard and satisfactory to him, and verify to the auditor general who draws a warrant on the State Treasurer, payable to the proper authorities: The law says: "No claim for State reward for improved roads of over two miles in any township in any one year shall be allowed by the State Highway Commissioner: "Provided, however, if any township or county shall have raised money by tax or by sale of bonds to build more than two miles of road, such as merits State reward, in a township in a year, and the road built is approved by the State Highway Commissioner, and this road is kept in as good condition as when approved by the commissioner, such township or county shall have its application number, remain upon the books of the department and draw each year the maximum amount allowed to a township in a year until such time as the township or county has received the amount due for the class and amount of road built, and, provided, money has been appropriated for the purpose. In case the road building money was raised by the sale of bonds, the State reward money shall be used only for the payment of the principal of the bonds. "The State Highway Commissioner is given the authority to refuse to grant any further road reward to any township or county that has been rewarded by the State for improving roads, that does not keep these State rewarded roads in proper repair, but, upon his refusal to any township or county for an allotment of State reward, it shall be the commissioner a duty to inform such township or county of what repairs are necessary, to place them in a position to again be eligible to receive State reward, and if these repairs are made satisfactory to the commissioner, he shall reinstate them to the eligible reward list." Japan's Good Ronds. Japan is peculiarly well off in respect of good highways. The Tokaldo, which runs from Kioto to Tokio, is over 300 miles in length, and, as the writer can testify, is admirably constructed. There is also the Nakasendo, which is even longer, and passes through some of the finest scenery in the world. The reason for Japan's excellence in the matter of roads is that in the old days—not so very long ago—the daimols, or territorial nobles, had to journey to Tokio once a year in order to pay their respects to the sovereign. They traveled by road, with great retinues, and if the highways were not in perfect condition feudal justice was meted out to the delinquents. London Chronicle. The Farmer Will Do the Rest. Give the farmer good roads, good mail service, speedy communications with the outside world, and he will do the rest. The Government can help him, has already helped him in many ways, but the farmer has a large voice in the Government, too. He will take care of that part of the problem himself. — Detroit Free Press. Governor Hughes, of New York, his recommendations to the State Legislature, states that the cost of new highways is growing to the point that legislation to tax automobiles for the repair of good roads, should receive consideration.—Good Roads Magazine. THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE SUBSCRIPTION RATES: THERE is no reason why the white convicts should not work at road building? The State should not be put to a great' expense in maintaining them any more than any other class of convicts. Our white friends and their newspapers continue to advocate the building of an additional school for their children. We glory in their agitation, and it only gives us an incentive for similar action. The colored children are more in need of additional and more improved schools than the whites and should be given the preference in the erection of the next building. This will not be done though unless the leading ones get together and make a respectful request. Gov. COMER of Alabama in an address before the teachers of that State said: "I heard you singing 'On the Other Side of Jordon,' and I did not like it. Your work is on this side of Jordon; the other side will take care of itself. "You have got to learn the value of time. To do this you must take it by the forelock; it has no tail. "Teach the youth to expand the chest and the best way to expand the chest is to put into it a good heart. "When you build your lives on a sound and sure foundation, the battle is more than half won." And we endorse the sentiments as expressed by the Governor. $60,000 Per Week. The S. H. Hart Bank on Cedar Street, the bank that has made it possible for other Negro institutions to exist successfully in this city, received more than $60,000 last week from new depositors of the Negro race of this city. Mr. Hart is the man who made it possible for patrons to deposit from 25 cents up in a savings bank and now hundreds of women and children who used to bury their savings in the ground or hide it in their old stockings are placing their savings where it will draw interest every quarter at the rate of 1 per cent. Mr. Hart don't make any noise, but he is there with the goods in full measure when it comes to a show down.—Jacksonville Standard. The above shows up well for our people in Jacksonville. The above should be duplicated in Savannah. We have the institutions here, the money, and the people. We need the action of the people only, to make as enviable a showing as has our sister city. St. Mary's Dots. A happy surprise was given on Monday last at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Holzendorf in honor of their birthday. It was quite a pleasant surprise to them. The happy couple has reached their 58th birthday, but looks much younger. Quite a number of presents were received and every one went away leaving the couple smiling with joy. Those present were: Rev. and Mrs. Neal, Prof. J. W. Washington, Hon. J. M. Holzendorf, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bird, Mrs. Lilla Gowens of Sandford, Fla., Mrs. Clara Scout of Ceylon, Ga., Mrs. Lydia Benjamin, Mrs. Lizzie Griffin, Mrs. Clara Kelly, Mrs. Grace McNeal, Mrs. Geo. Holzendorf, Misses Daisy Holzendorf and Susie Taylor. Messrs Chas. Harris and John Nathaniel. Too much praise cannot be given Mrs. Holzendorf and A Kelly for the able manner in which they entertained the friends of their parents. Mrs. Lilla Gowen of Sandford, Fla., is at home visiting parents and friends. Rev. Habersham of Fernandina, Fla., will preach at the First A. B. Church on Tuesday night. The pupils of St. Mary's High School are busy practicing for closing. Early Riser. Ministers Union. The Evangelical Union met Tuesday morning at St Philip A M E Church with Dr- Lindsay the president in the chair. After religious services the ministers were delighted and instructed through the paper read by Rev. W T Moore, subject "To what extent is the gospel shown in the prophecy of Ezekiel," "Many helpful suggestions were made by Drs. Singleton, Greatheart, Townley and others. The true meaning of the vision of the "Dry Bones" and also the "wheel in the middle of the wheel" was given by Drs. P W Greatheart and R H Singleton. The Union profited no little through the discussions of these weighty subjects. Resolutions of sympathy were adopted on the deaths of Mrs Bishop H L H. Holley and Dr Wyn Decker Johnson. Rev W A Holmes of Brunswick and Rev Green of the M E Church visited the Union Next Tuesday the subject is "Differentiate between conversion and regeneration." Come out to the Union. The Baptist Ministers Union held its regular session at the F A B Church with the president, in the chair. Rev E Sanford conducted the devotions. The minutes of last meeting were read and approved, afterwhich there was some distinguished visitors. Mrs Rice a very noted missionary will be in the city this week and lecture at one of the churches. Dr King was present and made an interesting talk on Tuberculosis. Dr Lloyd also delivered a message of interest to the ministers of the alliance Dr Giddens, P E of Savannah District was with us as a committee from the Evangelical Union, his mission was important we were glad to have him with us. St. Philip Dots. Easter Day at St. Philip surpassed all past records. Long before 4 o'clock the church was crowded and everyone standing around it could not be secured to hear the resurrection sermon which was preached by the pastor, Rev. Lindsay. Despite the threatening weather, the members and friends put in their appearance again in full blast. At eleven o'clock, Rev. J A Porter of the Philadelphia Conference preached a good, strong sermon. At this service quite a number of infants were christened by holy baptism by the pastor. The service was beautiful, instructive and touching. At two thirty, the Sunday school had its exercises. The children were attired in their Easter dresses and hats and never looked better on similar occasions. As our superintendent, Mr. J H Baldwin was absent on account of sickness, Mr. WO (Castleberry, the stirring assistant superintendent) was in charge. The little folks in their recitations, songs and rencitions all of which represented Easter made the day bright and joyous. It was a grand sight. After the program was over the came the financial rally for the Easter Banner. The report of the respective classes is as follows: 0 F. A. B. Church. On last Sunday the pews of the F.A.B Church showed up an attendance equal to a bright sun shine day. The early prayer meeting at which each presents volunteered to line a hymn and offer a prayer, gave evidence of a happy day in Zion. The pastor Rev W L Jones seemingly reached the zeth of his ambition in his special sermon from St Luke g12 subject "Man's earthly condition" for the audience sat spell bound and apprently absorbing every word and expression that flowed from his lips. The evening services were devoted exclusively to the Sunday School exercises. One could out feel himself animated to have seen how the little ones performed their parts on the programme. The beautiful selection of songs apparently echoed the sound of Angie it hosts, the appropriate recitations and responsive scripture readings bespoke the tidiings of the joyful resurrection morn of Christ. Supt J A Snyder and his corps of teachers deserve credit for so skillfully training the yujing folks to perform so well their parts in the exercises. The pastor in the concluding remarks was compel to say as did Sir Newton on one occasion that "I would that I could go back and live life over again" The revival meetings during the week have been very successful. The Holy Ghost seem to be moving on the hearts of the christians and arousing them to their sense of duty and sinners are being made to feel their loss condition and seek the salvation of their soul while the day will probably continue until Sunday and sinners are invited. Rev G M Spratling of Brunswick, Ga preached an able sermon on Monday night. The pas- tor was assisted very ably during the week by visiting ministers. St. Benedict's Church. Gaston and East Broad streets, Sunday April 18-First Sunday after Easter, call Low Suddy. First Mass at 7 a.m with short instruction. High Mass at 8 p.m. Rosary sermon at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School at 4 p.m. Rosary sermon and Benediction at 8 p.m. The sermon service led by Rory Dalfern and will be on the gospel of the day, namely: "The first aparition of Christ to His apostles after the resurrection, subject: The Priceless treasurer of peace." The evening sermon will be preached by Rev. Gustave Obrecht. Easter Sunday was a beautiful day in St. Benedict's church Great crowds of people were present at the morning services especially. The music at high mass was delightful. The choir sang for the first time the beautiful mass of Theodore De La Hache and it with charm and precision. The little church was beautifully decorated with white Easter lilies and every kind of cut flowers. The little altar boys with their red, purple and white caskocks, the petrel so cute, the golden vestments the priest, filled the sanctuary at the high mass and enhanced the exterior solemnity of the Easter celebration. Joy and happiness were beaming on the faces of the young and old, it was certainly a happy Easter Sunday. F. B. B. Church Dots. There was quite a number at church on Sunday morning to hear the trial sermon of Mr E W B Campbell. His subject was, "You must be born again." Rev Wright in the closing remarks commended Bro Campbell highly for such an excellent sermon. At night the sitting capacity was taxed, so large was the crowd to wifisssa the Easter exercises of the Sunday School. The responsive reading from I Cor. 15:1-31, was led by Rev Wright. He prayed the opening prayer and the hymn "All hail the power of Jesus name" was sung by the school. The exercises were exceedingly fine. The duets, solos quartets and speeches were well readened. Rev Wright in his remarks to the school spoke in terms of highest praise of the noble work being accomplished by teacher and scholars. Revival is still going on and we cordially invite you to come. We are reaping a rich harvest. Second Baptist Church The revival services are in progress here this work and will also continue next week. Everybody invited to attend these services. An excellent communion service was held Sunday at which time several members were fellowshiped by the pastor. Rev Irbay and Rev James also many visiting decesons assisted Rev May at the communion service. Revs Moody and Quo were present in the morning services. Services here tomorrow will be interesting, the morning hour will be the third anniversary of the pastorate of Rev May. The pastor will preach at eleven o'clock. The ordination services of Bro J H Rogers will take at 5:30 p.m. Program as follows: Sermon, Rev E II Quo, Ph D Prayer. Rev E Chapman; Charge, Rev John W Hill; Bible presentation, Rev King; Hand of fellowship, J H May, D D. Sunday School at 4 p.m. tomorrow. All professional and business men are herein invited to be present tomorrow night. The sick list is considerably increased this week. Dr S P Lloyd will lecture to our people here Sunday night April 25th on the Anti-Tuterelosis League movement. After the lecture a league will be organized. Everybody invited. Seth-Eden Dots. The attendance at the Beth Eden Church Sunday was quite gratifying. At 11:30 the choir performed some of the most exquisite Easter music. The choir took a fine trim a few new voices having been added and in addition to the usual alds furnished by the violin and clarionet. Mr John Hart has been engaged as cornetist and is rendering most valuable service. A new feature that has been added to our service is the Sunday night solo usually sung at the close of the sermon. The soloist for tomorrow night is Miss Bertha Lee. The members and friends are urged to be on hand Sunday and help us in our effort to raise $200 by the 1st of May. There will be a social concert at the church Monday night. The usual preaching services, conducted by the pastor Sunday. You are Invited St. Philip Monumental Last Sunday at 4 a.m. the annual sermon was preached by the pastor, Members from in and out of the city were present. Dr Townsley seemed to be at his best in the delivery of this most excellent sermon. At 9:30 the regular hour for Sunday School, both officers, teachers and scholars were in their places. The koly rite of baptism was administered after the program of the advanced department of the Sunday School was taken up. Our Supt. Mr W O P Sherman, Jr should be commended on the very excellent manner in which he conducted the exercises. All the participants seemed to be at their best Collection'amounted to $65.00. First Tabernacle Dots On last Sunday morning the attendance at the early prayer meeting was exceedingly large. At 11 o'clock Rev. Carswell delivered a wonderful sermon. His subject was "The blood." At night he preached a powerful sermon using as his subject, "The last night in Egypt." The choir rendered very sweet music. At 3:30 o'clock a good number was out to witness the ordination of Bro. H. P. Harper. The ordination sermon was delivered by Rev Hills. Rev. Hill Bair, McKennie and Quo, assisted in the services. The Sunday School had a service by B. P. Convened from 5 to 7:30. The subject will of man* all present enjoyed it. The Woman Home and Foreign Mission Society held its weekly meeting on Monday afternoon. The subject was the "Marching order." Mrs. Nellie B Carswell, its president, is doing much good toward it. St James Dots The services at St James A M E Church on last Sunday were unusually interesting. The pastor, P W Greatheart, preached at 5 a.m. and at 11 o'clock, both sermons visibly effecting all who was present. After 11 o'clock service baptism took place and three babies were christened at 3 p.m confirmation took place at which time 17 were confirmed. The evening was given over to the Sunday School. Commendations were heard 'all over the church. The little ones showed the good training of the teachers. I was the public at larger: I was the request of the B.P.V U of the Archbishop, the Baptist Church of which I am pastor, the I should give them an outline of "Prayer and its consequence or result" through the columns of THE TRINNNE. I feel my inability, but at the same time I feel it my duty to say something. First—I call your attention to St. Luke 18:1, read "Men ought always pray and not to faint." Now you need not be struck with awe because our Lord while here on earth advised or persuaded his followers to pray. He told, them of His second advent and the condition of the world when He shall be reviled, etc. Now He based this parable upon the prayer of a poor widow, to wicked and black hearted judge who did not fear God nor man, for judges ruled over the Israelites after they were emancipated and settled in the land of Canaan, Ham's son land, for Samuel was indeed a judge, but not like that wicked judge nor the judges that live in nowadays. Therefore we see that the allegory is in keeping with the custom of Israel, hence those who he was talking to could see and understand what he said. Now according to my similar knowledge the exhortation above, is an introduction to the allegory. While the allegory teaches the philosophy of prayer in proof of which I desire to make a few statements' WHAT IS PRAYER? First, Prayer is addressing God in supplication. It is thought to be a great thing to communicate with a great man, but it is greater to communicate with God, our heavenly Father. Yes it is wonderful that men who are so sinful find favors in the sight of God. But when we turn our attention to John 3:11, we are encouraged to know that Christ Jesus is our mediator, making intercession for us and all that God grants us is for His sake. For all our righteousness are but filthy rags in His sight. When we seek Him, every word is supplication, else we find Him not. and Prayer is confessing our sins to God. God do not forgive a person for his sins before he repents. Forgiveness of sin is bled upon repentance and confession. To seek pardon without the knowledge of the crime would be toly. No wonder our Saviour said on one occasion "The well need no physicians." When a son finds he or she is a sinner and acknowledge the same to the crucified Redeemer and turn from them, then and there the Lord pardons them of their sins. 3rd Prayer again: thanksgiving and praise to God for His divine favors. The soul that accepts God is never insensitive to the fact that he lives daily in God's mercy and that is or has been the recipient of many blessings from God's bountiful hand of when he has not merited, therefore he hurts forth and cries "I will praise the Lord with all my heart, yes in the most of the congregation I will praise Thee." 4th Prayer is' commining with God. Now we come to the essence of prayer which I will outline: WHY SHOULD WE ALWAYS PRAY? 1 Because we are sinful by nature. 2 Because we are poor and needy. **HOW SHOULD WE ALWAYS PRAY?** 1 Play in Gish 2 Play in secret 3 Pray in humility 4 Our prayer must accord with reason in order to be answered 5 We should pray in spirit and in truth 6 We should pray importunately. Men ought always to pray and not to faint. We see the widow continued to call upon the judge and he said "Tho I fear not God nur regard man, I will avenge her best by her continued calling the worry me." If constant plea moved the wicked judge, what effect do you suppose prayer will have upon God, who is indeed a kind Father. Jacob wrestled until the breaking of day. The Israeliites were afflicted by cruel bondage for four hundred and thirty years. God heard their groans and sent Moses to deliver them. Our fathers suffered bondage two hundred and forty years in this country. God heard their groans and in due time delivered them. They prayed without ceasing. God has blessed us with great leaders in almost every sphere of life. When we look back and see the wit of difficulty and the tunnels through which we have come in the 43 years, we say. God help us to pray and not to faint. Let the people pray. Let the nation pray, yes all the race of mankind, and sorrow and pain will flee, joy will come radially for prayer is our life and our all. Resolutions. Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father to remove from the scene of her earthly labors, Sister Harriet Holsey; the honored and beloved consort of the Right Reverend L. H. Holsey, D.D., Senior Bishop of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church in America, and Whereas, We believe that in the death of this noble Christian woman, on Monday April 5, 1909, the race and church have lost a strong character and a woman of sterling worth. Therefore, be it Resolved 1 That we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who is too wise to make a mistake and too good to be unkind 2 That we hereby express our deepest sympathy with our venerable father in Israel in his irreparable loss, and pray for you in gauntfer that He might strengthen himself this his hour of fiction, and gently heal the wound His Hand has made. 3 That a copy of these resolutions be sent Bishop Holsey and copies furnished the religious and secular press. Unanimously adopted by the Evangelical Ministers Union, Savannah, Ga., April 13, 1909 (Signed) J. A. Lindsay, I. A. Townsley, R. H. Singleton, W. T. Moore, P. W. Greatheart, G. H. Leannon, B. S Hannah, R T Griner, H. C Hagan. Whereas, It has pleased the Great Head of the church to summon from our midst and from the stage of his earthly activity, the Rev. William Decker Johnson, D. D, the late president of Allen University, Columbia, S C, who departed this life on Monday, April 12, 1909, and Whereas, We feel that in the death of Dr. Johnson, the church and race have lost a scholar, a philosopher and an eminent churchman, as well as an upright christian gentleman. Therefore, be it Resolved 1 That we give thanks, to Almighty God for the exemplary life of Dr Johnson, and humbly say with one of old, "the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord" 2 That we hereby express our profound sympathy for the bereaved family in their affliction, and we will earnestly pray that He who has promised to be a husband to the widow will be her guide and stay. 3 That a copy of these resolutions be For Cleaning Knives, Spoons, Gold, Brass, Furniture, Forks, Windows, Silver, Nickel, Kitchen Utensils. Ask your dealer about it, for its certainly good. At all stores. HARMS' GROCERY Staple and Fancy Groceries 622-624 Bolton Street, east. Rentuation as East Side Tea and Coffee Store The Mechanics Investment Company (Authorized Capital $25,000) Maintains a Savings Department. Pays 5% Interest Withdrew on Demand. Will Lend YOU Money at LEGAL BANK RATES on Real Estate or any Approved Security. We invite Investigation. Open a Saving Account with $1.00 and we know you will increase IT. See US On Your Guaranteed Investment Officers and Directors—S. P. Lloyd, Prés., Chas. J. Madden, V. Pres.; E. E. Desverney, Sec. & Treas.; Robert Patrick, A. L. Tucker. Henry Pearson, Chas. A. L. McDowell. Office: 20 STATE ST., WEST. Savannah, Ga. (UIPER FLOOR) 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 Havana. 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 Leaves for Brunswick, Jacksonville, Ocala, Tampa and Florida points 1:05 p m Leaves for Collins, Helena, Cordela Americus, Montgomery and all Western points 5:00 p m Central Standard Time; give only as information; not guaranteed. Full information at City Ticket Office, No. 7 Bull street. Phone 671. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. Wimbush and Harris streets. We invite the general public to the services. Sunday 11 a.m., and 8 p.m. Wednesday 8 p.m. School day at 9:45 a.m. Strangers and visitors in the city are cordially invited to worship here during their stay. No trouble about seats; they are all free. Only one collection is taken up at a service. No collection taken up during week days services. Familiar hymns and tunes 11 which everybody can join. The sermons are short, affording every- body ample opportunity for getting home at a reasonable and seasonable hour. The minister is ready at any time to minister to anybody who has no regular church connection, no matter who they are and what they are. For the Son of man came to seek and save that which is lost. Come and pay us a visit you won't regret it. R BRIGHT, Minister An Elsie Janis Song. The success of pretty little Elsie Janis has been spontaneous. She is known over two continents. Her latest success, following "The Vanderbilt Cup," is "The Fair Co-Ed," now appearing at the Knickerbocker Theatre, New York. The New York Sunday World has picked the Very Best Song in this clever musical comedy and will give it away, words and music complete, next Sunday. Music by arrangement with M. Wittmark & Sons. Petition for Incorporation Petition for Incorporation. State of Georgia,} Chatham County} To the Superior Court of said County: The petition of W. B. Seabrooks, Joseph Burton and W. A. Newsome, all said County and State, respectfully shows. 1st, That they desire for themselves, their associates, successors and assigns, to be incorporated under the name and style of the Union Bottling Works, for the full term of twenty (20) years, with the privilege of renewal at the expiration of said term under the laws of this State. 2nd. The object of said corporation is pecuniary gain to its stockholders. 3rd. The particular business of said corporation, will be the hauling and dealing in, at wholesale and retail of Soda and Mineral Waters of every kind, such other articles as are handled in connection with such business or as petitioners may see fit to handle, and petitioners desire the rights to manufacture such goods as may be proper or necessary in the furtherance of the general purposes of said corporation. 4th. The capital stock of said corporation shall be five thousand ($5,600) dollars divided into shares of the par value of one ($1,000) dollar each with the privilege of increasing the capital stock from time to time as said corporation may deem desirable to a sum not exceeding ($10,000) thousand dollars, by a majority vote of its stockholders. Ten percent or more of said capital has been paid in, and petitioners desire the privilege of paying in said capital stock either in money or its equivalent. The principal place of business of such stock is in Chathma County Georgia, with the right to conduct business elsewhere, either within or without the state of Georgia. 6th. Petitioners pray for authority 10 do all acts and things necessary or incident to the successful operation of said corporation with the right to own, buy or otherwise acquire, sell, lease or other wise dispose of such real or personal property and chooses in action as they may deem necessary or advisable for carrying out the purpose of the corporation and to make all contracts whatsoever that are necessary or proper in the conduct of its business, with the privilege of borrowing money and securing the same by the execution of mortgages, deeds or otherwise. Wherefore, petitioners pray that they be made a body, corporate, under said name and style, with such other and further rights, powers, and privileges, immunities as are incident to corporations of similar character and as are allowed by the laws of this State. H. A. MACBETH Petitioners' Attorney. Original petition filed in office this 5th day of April 1909. JAMES L. MURPHY, Dep. Clerk S. C. C. Ga. A: L. Cannal, CONFECTIONERY AND QUICK LUNCH Ice Cream and Cakes, Wholesale a Specialty. 525 WEST BOLTON STREET, Open Late. Savannah, Ga. Garey's Varlety Bakery Goods delivered promptly to any part of the city .. 506 West Broad St, near Gaston. Phone 1331 L "C. C. C." on Every Tablet. Every tablet of Cascarets Candy Cathartic bears the famous C. C. C. Never sold in bulk. Look for it and accept no other. Beware of fraud. All druggists, 10c. Savannah LUSTRE Spoons, Gold, Brass, Furniture, THE SWANN TRIBUNE Remember that on the ground ficors ¢ _Morse’s Halt, still cheaper fares can be arranged for. Capt. A. Brown brought his first excursion from St. Helena on Monday. He had a large crowd. 5 or 6 doses ‘‘666” will cure any case'of Chillsand Feyer. Price 2ic. Miss Earnestine DeLyons arriv- ed home on Thursday morning from Atlanta where she attended Spellman Seminary. during the past term. “ - . You cau ger ice cream und cold sdrinks at SMcFall’s Gninnetc Lane “and East Broad etrews. = The first excursion from Beau- fort arrived Monday. It was giv- er under the auspices of Pluto Co, K. of P., and the boat was crowed Remember lodge and society halls can be arranged for almost any dates at Morse’s Large Hall-on Hall street. be- tween Price and East Brosd streets. ‘Mr. J. F. Blocker, Beaufort’s foremost fonsorialist ‘was in the sity on Monday and left for his home on Tuesday morning. His friends heré tricd to ,make his short stay very pleasant. We are fast building our reputa- tion for Good Clothes. See A. P. Barnard, the Tailor, 310 Whitaker street. Phone 3003 The Allen Chri8tian Endeavor Lesgue will meet at Gaines Chapel A.M. E. Church, on to-morrow _ afternoon at5o'clock. Everybody is invited. 8 : 3 Mr. S. L. Ponder was called to Forsyth, Ga., on Wednesday, on account of the death of his mother, He has the sy mpathy of his friends. + Osly Dry GoodsStore owned antl controlled by colored peaple, Scott Bros., West Broad a:d Gwinnett streets. ‘The fourth commencement of the Ridgeland Normal aud Industrial Txstitute, of Ridgeland, S. C., will take place May 7th. All friends are invited toattend. ~ » Mrs, Frances Alexander return- ed to the city on Moniay last, after a pleasant stay in Washington, D. G., with her daughter, Mrs. Maud Stephens. Lo Remember for lodge meetings atMTorse’s Hall, fare per monthly is $3 to $2.50. The annual afternoon « excursion of St. Stephens Church will take place on Tuesday June 15th, from foot of Abercorn street. Music and refreshments. ‘5 or 6 doses “666” will,cure any case of Chills and Fever. Price 25c. The friends of Rey. E. C. John- son will be sorry to hear of his continued filness. He has bedn confined at home ‘several weeks. Miss Sadie Johnson, Mr. James Johnson of New York and Mrs. Ida Johnson, Mabt of Jackson- ville, Fla., were called home on accountof their father’s illness. The annual Normal Concert of. the Beach Institute will be given in the Beach Chapel, Friduy even- ing, April 23d. A cordial invita; tion is extended to the public to, attend. Admission 10 cents. The Domestic Science department at the Beach is now in‘full blast. Classes at 10, 11 and 12:30. . Visit- ors are invited. No need for you to have any worries if we make your clothes. We will please you or you .need not take the garment. A.°P, Bar- nard, the Tailor, 310 Whitaker St. Phone 3003 Mrs. Nellie Belcher Thompson left on Tuesday last for New York She is one of the popular County teachers, her school having closed Iast month. Mrs. Thompson’s friends wish for her a very pleas- ant stay. Several nice houses for rent, Eaat Side, nice locality, only 36,00 per month, easy terms. I live on the property and look after tenant's comfort. Dont fail to eome and sec me if you want your money’s worth as rent. John Drayton, Agt., 758 Perry street east. dt Several articles were sent in on Thursday too late for publication. A few were received with no geome and sec me Ii you want your money's worth as‘ rent. John Drayton, Agt., 758 Perry street east. dt Several articles were sent in or Thursday too late for publication. A few were received with no names of the ,author these were eonsigned to the waste basket. Send your articles in on Wednes- days. To insure publication sign your name to your article. . Remember that Mr, Isaiah R Allen (Uke) at 540 Gordon street, east, is the ageat for Morse’s Hall. Rent for balls or dances $4. S ~Mr. A. F. Herndon, president of the Atlanta Mutual Insurance Company, spént several days in the city Inst week. Mr. Horn- don’s company has a Uranch office in this city which leads all of the branches in the State. The popu- lar Mr. R. B. Heggs has charge of this office and enjoys not. only the confidence and respect of the pre- sident, but of all the agents under him and his policy holders. The office af 815 West Broad street has been recently fitted up and is now about the neatest insurance office in the city. Locazi Dots.--% 7: a ee ON wena. Saaere ee sang suddenly on board the S. §... Gre cian while being docked at Phila delphia; on Saturday last. He was well known in this city and was formerly steward ona ship plying between Savatinah, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Providencé, R. I. He was well liked by all’ who knew him. His home was in Nopfollr, Va, aif i Following are the officers of W, D. Armstrong Lodee of Odd Fel- lows: W. H: Prince-NsG.3 W. W. H. Davis, V._G.; Willison Jones, P.N. Fi; L. W. Beasley, NN. F.3 Mack Simmons, W. T.; Rey. S. T. J. Stewart, W.- P.; Graize G. Allen, P. S.; David Moses, E. &.; P. H. Bacon, Adv.: E: Bradwell, P. N. G.; Chas:, S. Rivers, Warden; John A. Callo- ‘way, P. N. F. Senior; H. Bell. I. |G.; Thos. Parlin, R. S. to N..G.; Robert Sanders, R. S. to V... G5 Panl Burke, L. S. to V. G3 J. Williams, P. N. F. Junior. ‘This lodge is named in honor of. its founder who has done great work in the order. “Deputy W. B. Armstrong leaves today for Meri- dian, to sebupa lodge’ ° - The New York Age is on sale in Savannah every week. Short items relative to social affairs, churches, business etc, will be published un- der ‘‘Savannah Nows” Such notes sent to me by Saturday of each week will appear the follow- ing Thursday. Price per year $1. 50, single copies 5 cents. Chas. A. R. McDowell, 218 cast Park Ave., phone 3190.” Mr. John H. Dennis, who has been sick-for the past two months died at his home 606 Indian street, on Thursday evening of last week. Hewasa loving and affectionate husband anda deyottd son. When the death Angel came he called his ‘wife and mother in the presence of neighbors and friends and bade them good bye. He-asked them not to weep for him that he was going home to rest. Mrs. Cordelia Henry of Columbus, Ga., his ‘aunt Mr. Wm. Mason of Birmingham, Alabama and his sister-in-law Mrs Lula Wicks Allen of Washington, D. C,, were summoned‘and arriy- ed inthe city in time to see the last sad rites performed, He was buried on Sunday afterioon from St. Philip Monumental Church of which he was a member. Rey. TownsJey paid a clowing tribute to the memory of the deceased. He was ably assisted by Rev. Daniel Wright wlfo from personal knowl- edge of the deceased spoke of his examplary character. Western Lily Lodge of the Samaritans in which he held membership attend- ed the funeral. He leaves a wife Mrs. Emma R. Dennis. a mother Mrs. Smith and a host of other elatives and friends to mourn his death. Mrs. E. R. Dennis wishes ‘to thank the friends who dssisted her in the hour of bereavement. Are You A Borrower? Do you borrow Tum Tripone? Stop borrowing your neighbor's and subscribe for yourselves. Weath of Birs. tWilllamse Qn the 3ist of March, the mon- ster death visited the home of Mrs. H-'H. Springs and’ carried hence Mrs. Margaret Williams, the be- loved mother. She was Sick sey- eral months. She bore her afilic- tions with patience. Mrs. Wil- liams was among our oldest and most respected ladies. , She was a loving mother and a,devoted grand mother. She was of. lovable dispo- sition and such 2 noble consoler’ to all who came in contact with her. Hers was:an exemplilied life. a consistent christian lady. She was at the time of death sixty six years old, and’ was a faithful member of Second Baptist Chureh from which she, was_buriedjon Friday xfter- noon, Dr. J. H, May conducted the services, assisted by Rev. Boynton. ‘The services. were largely attended and were quite sympathetic. Mrs. Williams is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Lucy Springs, a son-in-law Mr. Henry H. Springs and six grand chifdren Misses Addie, Luella, Lily Mar- garet and Dorothy and Master Henry Springs and other relatives to mourn her death. The sympa- thy of a-host of friends is extend- ed to the bereaved family._— Died Peacefully. Yesterday at 11:30 o’clock Mr. HL. Alexander Houston died. -His death was a peaceful one. He slept alway with hardly a tremor, The funeral takes place Sunday afternoon. He is a\Mason and a K. of P. Each institution will at- tend in a body. . ‘§Followed by Fate’? | ast will be presented-by the New- ‘port Set, at Masonic Temple, Tues- day, April 20th, will be something worth seeing. This four-act drama js interesting from start to finish. No one should miss it. Daneing after the program. Music by the Apollo Orchestra. Play begins at Q9p.m. Admission 25. cents.. ‘wank r.4. ° ° °&7©» - .¢. | St Paul Dots. We-are’ having services every sight: | Preaching at 8:30 p m, prayer meeting at Spm We had agrandtime en Sunday. r ” “Matiee. | Parties who desire to rent Stiles’ Park,, apply to Julian Smith, 515 E, Anderson street, or drop a.card and I will call to see you. Park is now opén for dates>.- ~ Notice to Correspondents. Articles fox the, current issue must reach the office not later than Wednesday. Allarticles must be plainly written arid only on one side of the paper. Write plainly ‘especially the names. Cash musbé accompany all me- morials sent in. : | AMUSDILENT COLUMN. Coniing Events tn The'So- tial World. * OThe Imperial A and 8 Club will give their first spring entertainment of the sea- fon at Harps street Hall Monday night April 19th, ‘Tickets 25 cents. Doat miss a rear treat at Masonic Tem- fple by the Newport, Set Tuesday night April 2oth They. will present a 4 act Drama, éntitled “Followed by Fate” Tic- kets 23 cents. A grand four nicht spring fete -~will be given by the Adelphia-Club at Masonic Temple, April 2oth to 23rd inclusive. Tickets Is, 25 and socentsj , ‘A grand entertainment Will be given by_Kev fo Success Fountain No, 2894, °U OT Rat Masonic Temple Monday night Apti! sth. Tickets 15 and 25 cents. Acranl spring shirt waist dance will be given by Upyl Court No. 41 Order of Calantl e, st Hatyis street hall, Wednes- dav night April ast. Tickets 15 cents. The 22nd annual spring soiree of the GE Club will be given at Masonic Tem- ple Wednesday night April 21st. Tickets 25 cents. The Mt Whitney Circle will give a Tom ‘Thumb Wedding at the residence ot Mrs. F H Starr, 23.Gaston street, east, Mon- day eight, April roth, Tickets 10 cente, ‘A rare treat will be the.4 act drasra en- title? “‘Follarved by Fate’? will be pre- sentcd by the Netwport Set at- Masonic Temple. Tuesday April 20th. Admiesion 25 cas. as Doo't forget the silver offering given by ‘Tabitha’s Band on Wednesday evening Aprilct, Jog at the residence of the president, Mrs. M A Ooles, 416 gand street,-w. All are invited. ‘# grad entertainment will be given by by Mermion Court Ng. 1, at Harris street hall. Tuesday B'ghy, April 20. Tickets 35 aod 35cents ~ Tre Sfth annual bail of the DeSota Bell- toen will be given at Masonic Temple on Tuesday evening April 27. Special deco- raticas. A souvesir will be given te each atten jant. ‘The bellmea are neted for an excellent entertainment. Two new dauces will be intesduced by Mr. J, Miller of Nex York. Admission 35 and so cents. ‘A nickle festival willbe given at Duf- fy street hall, forthe benefit of Mrs, L. M. Perkins Barnes Rosebud Nusery Mon day afternoon April rth. = - Don't you know thatthe Lobe Star Lodge, A O K ef D, will give a grand ca- terth ament_at_ Morse's hail, Monday nigh Apri: Tg Tickets 13 ond 25 crs. , A grand Masquerade ball will be given byte ¥ G EA and § Club at Harris St, ball Wednesday evebing Apr. 28 Tickets 25 cents. > The Friecdly Brother Social Club No. L-wi.l givea grand excursion to Bloffion Suncay Mav oth ‘Cickets 50 and 25cts ‘The Kast Bre dt Sirect School will give ane" terteinment at Masonic Temple for the cecefit of the Piano Fund, Friday nigh Mar rath. Tickets 25 cents. A boxing, contest will be given at Ma- soni. Temple by the Starlight Atheletic Aid “aad Social Club, Thursday night April 2th. Tickets 25 cents. Th: Apbilo Dancing Academy, will have a holiday ent=staiament and class re- hearsal at Masonic Temple, Monday after- acon, April 26th Tickets 25 cents. A grand bartecue will be given at Lie- coln Park by the Butchers Monday, May 5rd. Tickets 25 cents, A ginnd entertainment will be givea by the Gospel “Aid and Social Club. at Morse’ Halt Monday night, April 26th. Tickets: 13 and 2¢ cents. ‘A grand ball svill be given by the Mora- iog Star Benevolent Society at Masonic Temple, Wedaesday night, April 28th, Tickets'15 and 25 cents, The Evening Call A and S © Branch will give a grand excursinn to Danfuskie Menday, May 17th. Tickets so and 36 cents. as A grand tag party will be given by |. White Rose Court’ No 72 0 0 C at Masonic Temple fonday night April 26th Tickets 15 centé. A grand concert wili be given for the benefit of Beth Rden Church, at -the lec ture room Monday night April tgth. Tickets ro ce ts Fora good i. opattend the Pine Top Club s fi st yi-nic f the season at Lincoin Park, Monday «,ril totlf. Tickets 15 and 35 cents | i Wait for the grec May hop given at Masenic ‘Temple bv ‘ME Moriah’s. Pro- gressive C'ub Wedesilay night, May sth, Tickets 2¢ and 3s-ceats * ~ Remember to see Mr, I R Allen ot Prof. Morse on the grounds, ~ a Hopway Ext sn taINMEeNt ‘ AND Crass REHEARSAL Given at Masonic Temple by the APOLLO DANCING ACADEMY Monday Afternoon, April 26, 1909 From 3 o'clock to 6 p.m, Music by Middleton's Orchestra. 1 Two-step a 3 Waltz °= * me 3 Schottische { etropolitan) . 4 Magourka (Love's Spell) 5 Two-step (Metropolitan) # Yone eot swine, | 7 Yorke (Birds of Spring! 8 Schottischo (Board Wail), Be 9 Lanciers (Princess Impeniitl) 10 Schottische (New Grananca) CONCERT PROGRAMME i Sammortimajeane) Mss C Alexander 13.The Sun of Life (solo) - - Miss M Richardson 14 Gone with a haridsomer man (recitation) Mrs. B Ethel Wright 14 Carmel (Barn'Dance) Piano Solo 5 Miss Etta McIntosh 15 Addresa by Prof. Jno. McIntosh. “ ApMIssSION 23 CENTS Prof. C, M.HANKINSON, Dance Master. Committee reserves the right to reject “the helder of ang ticket. a En) ee weak. i: B, BW. LEVY BRO. & Co, 7 ® = . )Sayannah, Georgia. at, . a R 5 . 7 7 * * 4 a = . . + . : i €aster Fipparel 5 —[— H ope a | H “Fan Woman and Child § : . oo , ue OBR largo and wel glee tock spot . a - . \ ~ */ * samo price?”” Ouriaster display this season "=" J is the result of 2 great deal of care in our wo & f gS selections and every department furnishes its “” i A san full quota to this exhibition of — - a : x . High Grade Mercharidise at Moderate Prices | | BHULEVY.BRO «CO. | s " a . ‘ ~ a 4 Ly, For toney and first-class entertainments give More’s,hall first cail. : The 7th annual dance of the BA and SC 222 will be given at Harria_ sircet ball, Monday night,‘ April 26th. Tickets 15 and 25 cents. isaed ag cent Dr. L. S, Parks, DENTIST 240 Barnard Street, . Savannah, Ga. Does all kind of high grade dental work of the best quality and workman: oe Gold crowns and bridge work. White Porcelain Pivot, and Gold Crowns mounted on the,natural roots. Gold Fillings, Cement’ Fillings, and Silver or Amalgam Fillings, from nine tos fall set of teeth $7.00 and $8 00, Broken places mended and teeth added to old ones for a small cost. Bell Phone 1244, Solid Gold Crowns: Guaranteed 233 K Gold. ; Dr. J. W. Jamerson, Firstelass Dentist, - All Work QGuayanteed. ~ '628 WEST BROAD STREET. Bet. Huntingdon and Hall. + * Bell Phone 2098, —Go To— , : Geo. Brodmann, - FOR GROCERIES - Cigars, Tobacco and Fresh Coun- try Eggs. Courteous treatment to Customers 7 452 Jefferson Street, | | SAVANNAH, - GEORGIA. | «BUY YOUR EASTER HATS 2 FROM - BUCHANAN’S .- THE COLORED MILLINERY ‘ - STORE. A complete line of Shapes, Flow- ers; ete,, cheaper than any otKer millinery store in Savannah... —— WEST SIDE RESTAURANT 461 West Broad Street, ‘Near Union Station 7 The place to get first class meals. Everything neat and clean. Meals prepared in, an apetizing manner and at-all hours daily. Meals 15 and-25 cents. ~ Mas: A. S. Scorr, Proprietress. _,, Remember-the price for balls at Morse’s Hall, plano included is $4 per vight. ae For First Class Shoe Repairing Go TO The Atlanta Shoe Shop Special attention paid & to Ladies and Chilé ren Shoes. Politer attention given to all work. é S . > 103 Liberry Sr., WEST. J. BH. WASHINGTON, Prop- re ee ee 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. in. . 7 to 8 p. m * Prompt response to all calls. | “Scientific Treatment and-Cour- teous Attention to all patrons, 1-16-09, Why Should You Worry ? as to where to find good Shoes and fine groceries, when the East End SHOE, & GROCERY CO. Carry a full line of Shoes of the latest styles and Groceries that are always fresh. = 817 Last Broad 8t.. | Geo. W. Jeccbs, . Manager. Take‘Novice that I have opened a first-class up- to-dat2 Dining Room for ladies and- gents asice from my regular dining room. Regular meals will beserved up-to-date for 25 cents. Fish, oysters, game and fine steaks of all kirds can be had at all times day ornight. Givemea call at304 St. Julian street, west, Savannah, Ga. J. A. Turxer. P. B. RAY &CO., Tailoring, Dye and Steam Cleaning - Ladies and Gent’s Clothes .” + Cleaned and Pressed. - Hats Creaxep and Re-bLocKen. 417 Jefferson & Berrien Sts: Bell Phone 2050. SavannaH, Ga, H. Jordan, R. B. Mayes, Mgrs.° WwW. M. NEWTON, ~ . SHOEMAKER. My work always gives the desired satis. faction, Aly motto, “The best material. Prices cheap.” ' I Buy, Sell, Exchange and repair. _ Phono 660 632 West Broad St., Savannah, Ga, A Rew Pharmacy * Mm. ’ The People’s Pharmacy. 809 West Broad S¢. $4iPrescriptions carefully icom- poraded. .. Dings 'Loilet Articles and Sun- aries.” - Candies; Soda Water'a-d ice Cream. Jo FP. Ford, Prop; | = 80 T0 ~ P. L. Bowen. & Ca., Where you will get the vost: - GROCERIES, MBAT, : GRAIN and FEED. Puoyn 1707 * 7 504 Gwinnett St.. ‘west. Hi. C. HUGER —DEALER IN— = Groceries, Fresh Meats, Ete, Cor. CUYLER& BOLTON Sts. OnlyFirst Class Goods Kept _ inStock. Goodsdilivered . tw any partofthe city 38-609 | ————— FF. JONES, “, —DEALER m— Beet - Veal - Mutton. - taumb-Pork-Hams . Bacon and CORNED BEEF AlfKinds of GAME in Season. 7 Goods promptly delivered to any partof the city free of chaise. - a“ STATT St «SITY MARKET, Miller’s Resort . WATER'S ROAD. “3 The Place to get anUp-to-date bE OYSTER ROAST. . Oysters in Every Style. ; Lunches of the most delicious kind. / “ When out for a drive, stop at: this well known resort. oe .. Facilities to entertain. : °, PRIVATE PARTIES. _ ? A Cordial Welcome awaits sll .Patrons. eo Resell ect f en § mG R224 SABA = ae ata 4 wee FR THE ~ ated 4 Bar RON 2a Vee FAR 12) Bee my ey > pt ear Sea "AND Cpe PRESS CN ci SO Ss, Cowpens For Cows, lthen the management should be : cowpeas make an excellent food ‘for dalry cows when combined with Other grain and fodder in proper pro- Portions, but they are so highly cou- “{séntrated and ultrogenous that they ‘Bhould.be fed ‘in moderate quantitles gand mixed with cut feed In bran.— “AVeekly Witness. Making Farmine Pay. Secretary Wilson in a recent ad- ‘dress summerized in a few sentences “the processes of a farmer who suc- feeds in’ making farming pay. This ‘successful farmer he thus describes: . “He rotates his crops, “He has good pastures.* . “He has a good garden. |“ ,” “He tile-drains bis lands. yo “He keeps up good fences. “He puts, all manure promptly on the fields, “He ‘keeps dairy cows or mutton sheep, or both. : “He breeds draft-horses, and does Yarm work with brood-mares and Zrowing colts. * “He has a library with periodicals vand standard works, and a musical Anstrument. “He keeps improved stack which . ¥espond to their keeping and put on ‘the greatest per cent. of meat on the when she needs it, has a spring veh!- prime parts. . “He helps his wife in the house cle for her to visit In, and drives her + to church himself,”—Pittsburg Chris- alan Advocate, < ante Same: .., Here are plans for a handy barn. ‘It will hold seven head of horses and about ten head of cows. A crib op- posite the feedway will hold about 600 bushels of corm and an oats bin adjoining this will hold from 1000 to 1200 bushels of that grain. This leaves a space fifteen by eighteen for implements, hay or anything that the farmer may wish to put in it. The 0 Yee cp ee en = SSS re CSE, Acorn") okra | racine’ YE ctfy-cms | ‘eaux| ‘roorgy tt =A iy J ens I +488 a 2 OTE BC “a. £4 ~ Les HS i PSIESPS Ea) EB a a a Ey “B a hy wed Y Ahtoedomasy ft SS as Cae * . A&A Wandy Rarn_ doors on the cow shed are wide enough so you can drive through them awith a wagon or manure spreader. The horse stable has dou- ble stalls’ ten feet wide and fifteen feet from inside of manger to the ‘wall. This, together with the fact that The ‘doors are eight feet wide, enable you to get out with your team vvery easily. The size of the struc- tture is thirty-five by thirty-elght feet, -with a hay mow over the lower floor. “The eaves are six feet, affording more ‘than usual protection to the outside vot the, building: “The accompanying plan, ‘says the Journal of Agriculture, will ‘giva the reader a better under- standing of the Interlor arrange- ment. fet y Plowing Under Green Crops. * My experience in trying to improve Jand by. plowing under green forage crops leads me to belfeve that unless we make a wise selection of ¢rops to Tbe turned under our work fs often -done at a loss. To be of value the -cro> that is plowed under must be -one fbit.obtaine a jae percentage “of its plant fo0d from the atmosphere, gither*directly or indirectly, or else “one that, his a deep rooting system and brings up much of its plant food from below the depths reached by the plow. + Any_plant that obtains all of its ‘food from the top soll adds nothing to the fertility ‘of the land when ‘plowed under, except that it may in ‘some land make the soil more pro- ductive by improving its texture or smechantcal condition. Red: ‘cléver we have found espec- ‘ally adapted ‘for “this purpose. It ‘and other members of the legume amily are, in my opinion, tho only plants we ean afford to use in the “work of) Improving’ our soils. ‘The: clover and legumes alone can not maintain sojirfertility, but when they are rotated with other farm crops, and where these crops are fed to live stock and the manure saved cand réturned to the field, they make It possible to increase the fertility of athe soll every year.—Epitomist, $2. ~—s Caring For the Ram. Y The management that should be given rams, young or old, before and after service will depend largely on the size of the flock. If a strong, ‘well-grown ram lamb runs with a flock ,of, elght ar ten sheep which have ‘an “ample provision of variable pastpre.the two may run together during ‘the season of service and it switl not be necedsary to feed grain. “The same will be true of a vigorous ‘shearing’ ram jrunning with a flock of, say, twelve to twenty ewes. But should tfie namber of the ewes be in- ‘ereaskd beyond the~lmit named. ‘en the management should be ap proximately as stated below. ‘The rams should be confined to a stable or shed having at the same time access to a paddock. They should be fed -good hay and some good green food such as rape or-cab- bage. They should get in addition trom one to two pounds grain per day, according to the service exactéd of them, and an ample water suaply. Half the grain by bulk may be com- posed, of bran, the othér half being almost any kind of grain, but pre- ferably oats or wheat. ‘The ewes should be driven to a yard, ‘say in the morning. The ram, turned tn with them will soon single out the ewes in season, ‘These should be Kept In till the next day. After the season of service is over, the gral ration given to the ram shoyld be gradually reduced, but it fs usually not wise to withhold grain altogether during the winter. Ram lambs want {t to further development and old rams to sustain yleld.—Pro- fessor Thomas Shaw. x ‘Differences in Dairy Salts. The leading brands seem to be, Rone of them, wanting in the main constituent—chloride of sodfum— for, the chemical anarlses of ten brands show that a variation of only 1.05 per cent. in the quantity of salt present the difference between a marimum of 98.52 per cent. and a minimum of 97.47 per cent. Surely there is enough clear salt in any of these samples to make one ag good as another ff there were no other in- gredients, and {f there was nothing in the granular formation of one brand to give it superiority over an- other. Some of the other substances, even In the small quantitles in which they exist, vary fivesper cent. The most objectionable matter in salt {s chloride of calcium, which {s found only in tke Onondaga, and to the presence of which may be attributed the milky appearance of solutions of that salt. Sulphate of Ime, which {s found more largely in forelgn than in domestic brands, fs objectionable, if found in large quantities, but there is not enough found in any leading brand to have any effect, To the other ingredients separately no serl- ous objection is made in view of the very small percentage in which they exist. We must belfeve; however, that in combisjation they all help to produce certain chemical results, which more or less affect the flavor of butter. From all these facts I am forced to conclude that there ara es- sential differences in dairy salts, and that the actual superiority between the best makes depends more upon the character of the foreign sub- stances present, and upon the texture and grain of the salt and the process by which that grain ts formed, than it does upon the mere percentage of chioride of sodium in any given quan- tity.—Weekly Witness. Be Gentle to the Cow. “The cow is an intelligent animal,” says Mrs. Howle, of Elk Grove, Wis., who, like Mrs. Durand, of Lake For- est, IIL, 1s foremost in cow culture. She adds: “It ts not good form to beTude to the sensitive cow.” ‘Mrs. Howle {s assisting Professor Hoverstad, of the North ‘Dakota Agr!- cultural College, in his institute work in the State. She is instructing the farmers in the temperament of the cow, and she asserts that the gentle creatute is lacteally responsive to cou- siderate treatment, ‘At. Mrs. Howle’s dairy farm, seven miles from Milwaukee, each cow 4s groomed every day. The bovine ds ‘brushed, washed and her hoofs and ‘horns polished. “Some people might laugh at this,” says Mrs. Howle, “but it has brought resutts.”” ’ ‘The gentling improves the cow's self-respect, and self-respect“In cows 4s profitable to the owner—that {s Mrs. Howie's proposition. The cow, Uke the prima donna, {s possessed of a temperament, which ‘must ‘be consulted if maximum results are de- sired, The cow has a psychology, but, Mke the psychologles of every other living thing, {t yields to treat- ment. Mrs. Howle’s prescription’ 1s stmple: “Good, common-sense prin: ciples, soap, fresh water and, kind- ness.” What kindness will do for horses is notorious. Why not for cows? ’ ‘This agricultural business every year becomes more interesting. It 1s getting fashionable, moreover, The day of the “rube" Is about over. The farmer 1s becoming every day more the scientist. AM he can know of chemistry, of botany, of Zoology, he can pretty well apply. And now, lo and behold! he 4s lectured to by so. clety women, like Mrs. Durand and ‘Mrs. Howle, who, having become ‘bored to death with stupid society, have turned to cow culture in order to ba fnterested.—BMinneapolis Jour- nat, 's ‘The Psychology of Arbitration. - Different nationalities are so afraid of what they might do to each other {f'their blood was up that they make provision beforehand for a third par. ty to rush in between them in case of dispute. “Don’t Jet me at him or I will murder him,! fs the feeling al! seund:—Irish Homesteads - . °:-2* "A Line of Talk, ‘Two telephone girls wore talking covet the wire one afternoon. The saniect of the cannereation. was a lawn-party,, wh{ch“was, {otal place the next day. “Both were discussing what they should wear, and after/five minutes had come tq,no decision. {,: In the midst of this ‘mportant con: versation a-mascullne“yoice interrupt ed, asking humbly what number bé had, The lack of reply did not squelch the Inquirer, for he asked again -for the number. 7 ~ One of the.siris -becaive-Indiznant and scornfully asked: aa “What line do you think you ara ‘on, atyhow?” ts “yell,” sald the man, “I am not sure, but judging, trom what I havé fears J shows sy Does ‘on a clothes: Hne.”"—Philadelphia, Public Ledger,‘ -Get a; position sith.s firm of goot standing, advises Success. You may, have to walt a Ittle dit, but itiis ‘worth while. It-you are In a sound firm there is little Mkellhood of being thrown out of a Job just when itsls hardest to get ono. . NO NEED 10. 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One-half the world -dacsn't know how the other can afford ‘automobiles, Itch cared in 9 minutes Sanity Lotion, Never fell, "At deageute, All fs HOt gold that gitgiens in the mining advertisements. “ asa i ean et One size smaller after using’ Allen's Foot- Ease, a powder. 1s mikes ight or new sbocs easy” Cares swollen, bot, sweating, aebiog feet, ingrowing bails, corns And bunions, At all Druggists and Shoe stores, 25c: Don’t 20- cept any substitute. Trial package Fare, by mud, Address Allen S, Olmated,LeRay, N.Y. It would be a different. proposition to Judge if the men who are: ledding double lives were doing ‘the work of two men, . joe eee a fe offer One Hare for any caus ot. Catarrh. that-cannet: be snl TG SES Faen0 ooeeesthe Sadersigaed, Bars"inowa ¥ ‘3. for igre Sie ar negra tlt ent ‘transactions and fipsnciallyabla to) exrry’ Bt Say cbligatious monde by ie re Watpma, Kinnar & Manvin,..Whole- wale Druggiata, Toledo,.O. = * Hall's Catarrh Oure is taken mternally, act- ingdirectly upon the blood ang. muchoussur, Bae ise Oe tortie, “Sstd by ll Brogeat: cee ‘Wake Hall's Family Pills for goustipations Sehanseum ERT? Of Recently at a dinner party the con- versation turned upon the subject o! clubs. Tho special. teatites of “the Anthenseum were reforted to with great reapect, and then J, $f. Barrie, who was the only ?imember ofthat august club who happened tobe pres ent, intervened. “After having been elected by the Atheneum, Club,” he said, “I went there for the first time amd looked about for the smoking room, An old mam with Tong ‘white hair was wandering in~s*tonsly-way about the ball. Tasked him {f-he; would he so kind as to tell me the way to the smoking room. He Bgreeds with alscrity. When we returned to “the ‘hall I thanked dim heartily, when he ‘Degged me to do him-the.erpr pf din. dng with Hm. ‘But, my ‘dear air?" sali, ‘you have deen far-tog kind ta me already. I cannot,think of impos tng myself upon you in this fashion.’ ‘Imposing yourself!’ exciaimed the old wan_in an eager volce. ‘On’ the ‘con trary, you will be doing.mg-the great est favor in the world; the fact is, 1 have’ belonged to this clot ‘for thirty years, and you até the fret ‘member ‘who has ever spoken to mé!’*—Bell man. mie - toutuity Genaltna . ‘Mrs. Wabash—She's ‘had six ‘wed: ‘ings in her lite. e wacik: a ‘Mrs. ,WDearborn—What! ° Betn “i rile af times? ° *" * “Yes; ewhat do-you-thisic of that?” “I think you might’ caty! ter-a well groomed: “<woman/t~YonXers Statesman; oof wie oe A fs Steed we Bee , a Si SRS a : “ay a = cia ‘ a - “ae Ld Ne \ . : Posy WW, i. eit IN 4 - a ‘ ; \ y ae MA ING 4. HON A 4 im _”* % fa Y Q gr Bi \Ah aN. Wess ap 7 \ A _ i Lf. ee NN AANA - * a ‘pretty and-becoming ‘one that it Js “1 eS, - a. es ae ° eh ae , LSE NH + EON. : fares esc EN [ye OOR ES BARS acca oy erie) SAT |\.¢ y H\\V - " f Bia. ~ ff man \\ AAA i ue ff \ Le Al wy tae unquestioned favorite for the younger girls. . This model is made in princesse style and is eminently be- (coming’and attractive yet perfectly ‘simpte.and youthful withat, It can .be‘made from woo! material, such as ‘castiriere, albatross, henrletta, broad eldéth or light welght serge, it-can we made.from such silks as pougee and tid fust as well adapted to washable piaterials, In the illustration there Is an attractive bertha, put that fea turé $s optional, and if a plainer dress is wanted jt canbe omitted. + ‘The, Gress {s made with the pleated |princesse portion and the yoke that ‘aro Joined one to the other. The short sleeves are Inserted In the arm holes and the bertha fs arranged oyer the yoke. The gulmpe is a plain one fhat can be faced with any fancy ma- ‘terial to form a yoke, while, the ‘sleeves are made to match, oF cdn be ‘made of one material throughout, as Mked. eee ‘The quantity of material, required for the medium size (twelve years) is ten yards twenty-four, six aud one- halt yards thirty-two or four and seven-éighth yards forty-four. inches ‘wide, with five-elghth yard thirty-six inches widé and one and seven-elghth de efghteen inches wide-to"maXe ‘collar and gulinpe as {ilustrdtedw one andone-tourth yards thirty-six inchéé las swrhon, one materialass used throughout’ ,: «deter _ Cerratrerenrncr ater 8 A hes, opr enor ere ae The Embroidered Panel. “The woman fs fortunate who has a ‘panel of embroidery that can be used down the front of her gowns from Dust to hem. This method is em- ployed, on nearly every new frock one sees, It may be of cloth or satin. oF some<braided. materfal, but it {3 al- ‘Ways .there. If ono has ombroidery for it so much the better. It maz be of ahy material if it 1s in the eslor that ‘the gown needs. Bl<- Gorea Skirt. ‘The skjrt that gives a panel effect at the Trout and at the back {s one of the latest to have.appeared and it has the very great merit of sulting tho almple costume of street wear and the dtessy ‘one with‘ long skirt~equally ‘Well. This model can pe treated In ‘either way and also allows a cholce of the Empire or naturai walst Iltie so that it becomes adapted to almost ail occasfons and to a varluty of the new matérials-known as woul satin and fs trimmed with buttons, but it makes a charming model for the thinner, Ught fabrics of indoor wear, such ag pongee and foulard, crepe ‘do Chine, crepe ‘imeteore and the Ike, and it can be trimmed with buttons and simulated buttonholes, as in this in- stance, or in any way that fancy'may suggest. . ‘The, skirt is made with six gores and-with a panel at the front, and at the back, It can be closed at either tha front or the back. When made in Empire style the séams should be boned from the upper edge to a com~ fortable depth and the upper edge under-faced,-but when cut off at tha natyral,walst ine it is simply Joined to the belt. ‘The quantity of material reqairet for the medium size is eleven yards twenty:one or twenty-four, elght yards thirty-two or four and seven- AM i if y 3 . Bey at fy 4 df Hi ff ae. RYH Ag d Uf | Wy ; ol! UL cat el Hii} LE ff A | y Hy . a 8 ia | OWE Bay . J Zi i _\ 2S Same ee elgii” yards forty-four inches wide, ‘width’ of ‘skirt at lower edge tour and’ Raa es. “For Catarrh of the Throat of Two.t , Years’ Standing, = “yrielk “1 was afflicted for two years with"! eatarrh of the throat. At first it wai? very blight, but every cold I took tage ‘itworse. |” 24 au | 1 followed your directfons and Ince 3° “very short time t Began to imprové.t: 9225 took ane bottlo.and ami now takings my second. I can ssfely say thatymy be throatiand head are cleated from-cacicat tarrh at the present timo, but J ctiltsge continue to take my usual dose fer Rixzo ‘spring tonic, and I find there is noth t Ing “better."—Mrs. W. Pray, 260.4 Twelfth St., Brooklyn, N. Ys Lenn’ Ferre {Scsesiries Aoventisemenrs} r ‘ SR aera nnn i EADY AGENTS WANTRD1 1G}! 19 Lady acentsin all ‘parts.otithe 7 WAR EED taas seen tg a ote ctr a Bluck Gram Sigckens" to wearers. 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During the last year thurs statement says, work has been van-juy usually dard to obtain in Canada-and cif wagesin many cases have beenluy, {ower. than tn 1907. z New South Wales, Victorta, Queens=i)4 land and Western Australia are eitéd as reporting goad opportunities “tor” farm laborers and female ser¥ahts! ‘but poor chances for mechaniceortds miners, In Queensland and Western! 21 iAustralia farms of 160 acres of-lindgni fare offered free to approved rettlerszis iNew Zealand holds out offers “farstaq ‘armers, farm laborers and femala,, | servants and to this country reduced. ‘rateg of passage are offered. vane "Tho statement warns men sgatist” ape Colony and the Transvaal, “say?” ‘ng that the demand for work in those: jolontes ‘already ts greater than -thou x ‘supply, There is an occasional chance #7 Yor’ female servants. The etatementins concludes with this about the United. yp States: sued “Emigrants from the United King; om should not go to the United Statex, ‘p'the hope of finding work for scind@=t ‘time to’come, and not then untesed# ‘there bas been a marked and “suit! “talned recovery from the depresston, is} = tr _ SICK DOCTOR’ , " __ Proper Food Put Him Right. ‘The food experience of a physfctay™t 4a his own caso when ‘worn and“weak*S ‘from-sickness and when needing yil nourishment the worst way-ts valu«tsi able: som Sues “An attack of grip, 80 severonites: camo near mating an end of me left] gay stomach in such condition I contd, ‘not retain any ordinary food. I knew” of course that I must have food nonr-- Ashment of Leould neverrecaver,i.-/.2¢f ‘I began to, take four tesspoontuls of Grape-Nuts and cream three tied. ‘day and for 2 weeks this was alo) smogt my'only food; it tasted 26-462" Molouk that 1 enfoyed' it immeéhsety™ ‘ndimy stomach handted tt perfecttysb trom the first mouthful. 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Alkens, part owner and general manager of the Evening Wisconsin, Milwaukee, one of the most distinguished and best known newspaper publishers in the country, died January 22, at the age of eighty years, as the result of a stroke of paralysis suffered in his office in the afternoon of January 12. to the Western States as a special correspondent. He visited Milwaukee in the spring of 1854, settled there in the early summer, and soon after became connected with the Evening Wisconsin, with the late William E. Cramer. In 1864 the firm name became William E. & John F. Cramer, and in 1868 Cramer. Alkens & Andrew Jackson Alkens was born at Barnard, Vt, October 31, 1828. His paternal ancestors were Scotch, from Montrose, who settled in Massachusetts in 1660, and on his mother's side he was descended from John Howland, the last survivor of those who came over in the Mayflower. 'He left the high school at the age of fifteen years, and served an apprenticeship in a printing office, rising to the position of editor. He afterwards edited a weekly paper at Bentington, Vt, and later a weekly at North Adams, Mass. From North Adams he went to Boston, where he became a reporter in the Legislature, and served as proofreader in the State printing office. Going from Boston to New York, he was engaged upon the New York Evening Post in 1833, and was sent Poet Southey's Grandson. At Shap, Westmoreland, yesterday, Charles Southey, son of the late vicar of Askham and grandson of the poet Robert Southey, was sent to fall for a week for begging at Patterdale Hall on Sunday night. He told the Bench a pathetic story. His father, he said, gave him a good education, but no trade, so he took up literature. He got married and had a comfortable home, but his wife left him years ago and he had to sell his home. Afterward he stole half a sovereign, for which he was sent to prison. He had since been unable to pursue literary work, his appearance being against him. "I have not known what it is to have a proper meal for a long time," added the prisoner, "but have had to subsist at the best of times on fish and chips in common lodging houses."—London Daily Mall. Why should a church mouse be considered so poor? He'dn't have to live on the collections. TACTLESS GALLANTRY. A man in a suit is kneeling and touching the hand of a woman in a dress. The man's hand is on the woman's wrist, and she is looking up at him with a smile. The background is a room with a window and a table. Lady of Uncertain Age (to old admirer)—"Well, admiral, how do you think I'm looking?" -Admiral ('who last remembers her with gray hair)—"My dear lady, at least thirty years younger!"—Punch. to the Western States as a special correspondent. He visited Milwaukee in the spring of 1854, settled there in the early summer, and soon after became connected with the Evening Wisconsin, with the late William E. Cramer. In 1864 the firm name became William E. & John F. Cramer, and in 1868 Cramer, Alkens & Cramer. The method of printing newspapers on one side at a central office and on the other side at the office of publication originated with Mr. Alkens in 1863. Mr. Alkens' improvement upon the English method of printing auxiliary newspapers consisted in the addition to the general news of the paper of a page for general advertising; the compensation for this advertising making it possible to sell the partly-printed sheets for less than the cost of production. The firm began the publication of the "partly-printed" sheets with advertisements in 1864, being the pioneer house in the business. There are now more than 10,000 papers printed upon this plan in the United States—more than one-half of the weekly newspapers—at a saving of millions of dollars. Clock Made of Straw. A shoemaker named Wegner, living in Strasburg, has a clock of the grandfather shape, nearly six feet high, made entirely of straw. The wheels, pointers, case and every detail are exclusively of straw. Wegner has taken fifteen years to construct this strange piece of mechanism. It keeps perfect time. Pay High Rent For Saloons. Of all the high rents paid in New York, City the highest are paid by saloons, which are taxed about double what could be got from any other business for the same premises. In Copenhagen the unemployed men have found an occupation in rat killing, the number exterminated reaching 5000 to 8000 a week, while for the rest of Denmark the figure is from 10,000 to 15,000. Quebec supplies ninety per cent. of the world's supply of asbestos. 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Atlantn, Ga.—Regulations governing the sale of drugs, particularly narcotics, were promulgated by the state board of pharmacy through Tom G. Hudson, state commissioner of agriculture. The board was called upon to act as advisors in forming definite rules for the enforcement of the new pure drugs act. Dr. T. A. Cheatham, state drug inspector, submitted a report of the work so far done, and discussed with the board many of the problems that have arisen. It was decided to give 30 days warnings to all druggists who upon first inspections were found to not be beeeetttanaaaa outllnnneettnnatee plying strictly with the law. If after that time, they have not so compiled all will be prosecuted. The labelling of cotton seed oil as sweet oil, or refined cotton seed oil as what is commonly known as sweet oil was declared to constitute "misbranding" and to be in violation of law. It was held in the case of pageorie that the label should state the amount of opium and not the per cent of mor. Veterinary remedies cannot be sold hereafter except upon the prescription of a veterinary surgeon, physician or dentist. Most important of all is the standard fixed for narcotic preparations. The board "certifies that habitina, antikamnla and heroin tablets, acetanilid and codeine tablets, al codeine tablets, all tablets containing heroin and codeine, somnus, bromida, cerebral sedative compound, hypnobromil compound, elixir hypnotic compound, bromo-chloral compound, bromadyne, bromide chloral compound and all preparations that contain more than 20 grains of chloral hydrate to each fluid ounce; also anti-mahy and all preparations that contain cocaine constitute violations of the narcotic law when offered for general sale, and cannot be sold legally except on the prescriptions of physicians, dentists The following rule was promulgated: "The sale by general dealers, merchants and drummists who do not keep potion registers of such articles as Paris green, London purple, rat poisons, red bug potions, tincture of iodine and carbolic acid, except where used solely as a disinfectant, will be considered later, no definite action being taken. It was decided that wholesale drugstores and jobbers, who manufacture and manufacturers of all drugs, pharmaceuticals and preparations made in accordance with the United States Pharmacopia, shall be required to have a man licensed by the state board of pharmacy in charge of such work. LAST CONVICT LEASE MONEY. State Gets $93,162.20 From Convicts for Final Quarter. Atlanta, Ga.—There will be paid to the state this month the last money it will receive from the hire of convicts, or from the lease system. The amount due the state for the quarter ending March 31, 1909, which also witnessed the end of the lease system, as figured out by Secretary Goodloe Yancey of the prison commission is $93,162.20. This money must be paid within ten days after notices are sent out. This amount will not, as has been usual, be distributed to the counties not using convicts, for school purposes. The current expenses of the penitentiary department will be paid from it, and if there is any left a distribution may be made later. PAROLES AND PARDONS . Gallows Yawns for Two Condemned Mosa. Other. Are. Portland. Men; Others Are Pardoned. Atlanta, Ga.—The prison commission, in its report to Governor Smith, has declined to recommend clemency for Lewis Millrons, a white man, sentenced to be hangt in Clay county for rape, and Sam Taylor, a negro, convicted of murder in Coweta county, and given the death penalty. The commission recommended a parole for John Blasingame, the young white man of Murray county, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of Will N. Osborn. The prison commission has also sent to Governor Smith the following recommendations for parole and commutations of sentence: Nat Carswell, Fulton county, burglary, five years; commutation to present service. Thomas Kemp, Marion county, murder, life; parole. Felix Bell, Oglethorpe county, burglary, twenty years; commutation to present service. Sally Johnson, Hart county, attempt to murder, eighteen months; commutation to present service. A. L. Frierson, Lowndes, voluntary translaughter, ten years; parole. Ashley McDunn, Wilcox, voluntary manlaughter, ten years, parole. Will Morgan, Jasper, burglary, ten years; commutation to present service. Andy Hollingsworth, Liberty, murder, life; parole. Light Lockett, Polk, voluntary manslaughter, four years; commutation to present service. Eugene Rumney, Bibb, bigamy, four years; parole. Helen Drew, Mitchell, concealed weapons/etc. twelve months; commutation to present service. James Cantrell, Murray, voluntary manslaughter, six years; commutation to present service. Tobias Lovett, Coweta, selling whiskey, twelve months; commutation to present service. Harmon Knight; Terrell, voluntary manslaughter, three years; commutation to present.service. Paul Lawson, Burke, murder, life; parole. Harold Collins, Fulton, robbery, ten years; parole. George Gardner, Cobb, assault with intent to murder, ten years; parole. GEORGIA NEWS IN PARAGRAPHS: The Georgia firemen closed their work at Macon after a highly satisfactory convention. Chief Thomas Balentine of Savannah was made president; C. C. Bunn of Cedartown, vice president; E. E. Thompson of Cordele, secretary; Chief James of Albany, treasurer; Chief McArthur of American, Ga., statistician. The convention goes to Savannah next time. A state organizer will be out with a view of bringing together all the departments in the organization by the time another session is held. So far there has come nothing, but approval of the plan. o work the white convicts temporarily on the public roads in the larger counties, which are prepared to care for them as the la wrequires. The belief is growing that this will ultimately prove to be the proper and satisfactory solution of the problem of dealing with the white convicts. The mutilated skeleton of a woman was found under the steps of the old Second Baptist Church at Augusta by a negro. It was placed there by boys who found it in a yard nearby. It is thought that the body was stolen from the dissecting room of the medical college some days ago. Thirty white convicts who are able to do manual labor were brought from the state farm in Baldwin county and divided equally between Fulton and BeKalb counties. This, gives Fulton a gang of about eighty and DeKalb about forty white convicts on their public roads, in addition to the negro gangs which they secured in the general distribution. The supreme court decided in the case of J. D. Holloway, against the Macon Gas Light and Water Company, that a citizen cannot sue for an alleged loss on account of failure in the performance of a contract made between a municipality and a private corporation. Indications are that the railroad commission was not a unit in the matter of certain suits for penalties for failure to conform to the commission's rules with regard to the payment of reciprocal demurrage, which the commission has requested Governor Smith to have instituted against the Central of Georgia and the Southern Railway. There is said to be at least one member of the railroad commission who thinks that the law in this matter is largely on the side of the railroads. It involves the old question as to whether, after a car load of freight reaches the city of its destination a subsequent movement to the side tracks or yards of another railroad company is a transportation movement or simply a drayage service. Under the present rules of the Georgia Railroad Commission it is a transportation movement, and is required to be performed at a specified rate, under penalty of demurrage, which must be paid the consignee in the event of delay or refusal. The railroads hold that it is a drayage movement and that as they are not in the drayage business they are not in the drayage business they there is a legal question in the case which has never been definitely determined by the courts, and the railroads contend that they are not liable for demurrage under these circumstances. This is said to be the reason why Governor Smith proposes to make a full investigation of the matter before he orders the suits brought as the commission has requested. State School Commissioner Jere M. Pound, Dr. A. M. Soul, president of the State Agricultural College at Athens, and State Chemist R. E. Stallings of Georgia have been named by Secretary Wallace of the Cotton Seed Crushers' Association of Georgia as the state judges to pass upon the compositions, now being written by the school children of Georgia. In February this association offered $100 in gold for the four best compositions written by the school children of this state on "Cotton Seed Products as a Human, Animal and Plant Food," limiting each composition to 750 words. The prizes are $50 for the first, $25 for the second, $15 for the third and $10 for the fourth. Several weeks ago School Commissioner Pound sent out a circular letter to the county school commissioners calling their attention to this offer and asking their co-operation in having the children study up on this wonderful southern by-product of King Cotton and enter the contest. As a result the department of agriculture has been besieged with requests for literature on this subject of feeding cotton seed meal to cattle, its use as an ingredient for commercial fertilizer and the relation it bears to the pure food law as a human food. A $50,000 plant for the manufacture of steel work for buildings and for railroad and county highway bridges has been located in Atlanta, and dirt has already been broken for the foundations. The Virginia Bridge and Iron Works will erect the plant as a branch of its main plant at Roanoke, Virginia. The Americus board of trade discussed at length the proposition offered the city by eastern mill interests for the erection here of a cotton mill to cost a half million dollars, and employ not less than 500 operatives. The direct offer has been made of an investment of $350,006 outside capital if the business men of Americus will subscribe the additional $150,000, thus making it a half million dollar plant. While in New York recently President Frank Lanier of the Americus board of trade conferred with cotton manufacturers to the end of interesting them in southern investments, and quite successfully, as the offer to invest $250,000 here was immediately forth- Governor Smith has granted a full pardon to W. G. Thompson of Savannah, who was convicted about a year ago in Savannah, of embezzlement and sentenced to serve seven years in the penitentiary. Thompson is the man to whom the governor granted permission some time ago to go, under guard, to the bedside of his dying wife in North Carolina. The prison commission recommended commutation to present service, but the governor made it a full pardon, which restores to Thompson all rights of citizenship. THE USEFUL BARREL. One of the commonest articles in everyday use is the barrel. To the average man a barrel is simply a barrel, and he seldom thinks of the important part it plays in many American industries. He never stops to think how seriously trade would be handicapped if the barrel supply were suddenly to give out, or if some individual or corporation succeeded in cornering the barrel market. Neither of these things is likely, but a moment's thought on either will serve to convince one that the homely barrel is a more important factor in industry than it is popularly thought to be. This is particularly true of the "slack" barrel. In the cooperage trade barrels are commonly classified as "tight" and "slack." The slack barrel is used to hold commodities which are not liquid, such as lime, salt, cement, flour, sugar, fruit, vegetables and a great many other articles. In many respects the slack barrel is an ideal container for such material. It is strong, durable and easily handled. The articles which it contains are thoroughly protected, and after being once used the barrel may be used again and reused for many different purposes, and, after having served its time as container, it has a final value as firewood. The ordinary slack barrel consists of some sixteen or seventeen staves, two heads of three pieces each, and half a dozen hoops. No complete statistics are available upon the amount of timber annually used in the manufacture of slack, cooperage, but reports indicate that last year there were produced over a billion staves, over two hundred million sets of heading and more than three hundred million of hoops. Many wire hoops are also used. It is probably safe to say that altogether, more than eight hundred million board feet of timber are used annually in the manufacture of slack barrels in the United States, and that if the barrels which are made in a single year were stood on end, side by side, they would cover an area of over eighty thousand acres. Because of its great strength and toughness elm has long been the principal wood used for staves for high class barrels and for hoops, and it will be the favorite until the supply is exhausted. There has been a great increase in the use of gum wood for staves within the last few years'. Basswood has always been the preferred wood for heading because of its soft, even grain, but it, too, is being gradually being replaced by gum. The production of elm lumber in the United States has decreased over fifty per cent. in the last seven years. Elm is cut most largely in the Northern States, and particularly in Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan, and the exhaustion of the supply in those States has had a most serious effect upon the slack cooperage industry. One of the prominent manufacturers estimates that there are not half the staves made in Michigan now that there were ten years ago. Saginaw, which used to be the principal home of the industry, is now producing stock only in a small way, and, as a matter of fact, most of the cooperage stock made in Michigan now comes from the Northern Peninsula, instead of from the Southern Peninsula, as was formerly the case. It is the opinion of one of the best-informed and most prominent manufacturers in Ohio that to-day there are not 1000 staves produced in that State, where there were 10,000 staves made ten years ago. Red gum grows most abundantly in Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi and Tennessee, and with the increased use of this and other Southern woods in the manufacture of slack cooperage, the industry is shifting southward at a rapid rate. It is said that there are now a score of first class plants, making staves and heading in Louisiana, where there was only one of any large capacity ten years ago. It will be only a few years, however, until the maximum output of these States will be reached, and there, too, the manufacturers will be compelled by the scarcity of material to hunt vigorously for a supply of timber. So far, forest utilization in the United States has been of the most wasteful kind, and only a relatively small percentage of the actual wood content of trees has finally reached the consumer in the form of some useful article, whether that be board or stave or shingle. Studies made by the forest service of the Department of Agriculture indicate that in the manufacture of staves and hoops only fifty to sixty per cent, of the contents of the log which goes to the mill finally emerges in the manufactured form, and that, with heading, perhaps no more than twenty-five per cent, of the actual volume of the log finally goes into barrel heads. Much of this lack of utilization cannot be prevented, yet there are possibilities of greater economy than is commonly practiced. It is equally important to utilize the waste-which unavoidably occurs. Every part of a tree may serve some useful purpose, and officers of the forest service say that the time when it will do so is rapidly approaching. Manufacturers of slack cooperage stock are confronted by the same problems, which are now meeting almost every user of wood in the United States, an increasing scarcity and a correspondingly higher price. The farm wood lot has frequently fur- inished timber for the maker of hoops and staves and heading, and it is the opinion of some who are best informed upon conditions in the slack cooperage industry that if properly managed these wood lots could be made the source of supply for a large proportion of the timber required for barrels. BEGGAR WHO USES HIS BRAINS. He Thinks Out His Manner of Approach and Easily Nails His Man. Little ingenuity beggars show as a rule; it is usually the same old story of not having had anything to eat for two days or two weeks; no originality, no evidence of effort to think of something new. But here was a beggar who at least had something different to say and who said it cheerfully The beggar approached a man whose head was thatched with gray standing one step up from the sidewalk in front of a building looking over an evening paper that he had just bought, and as he stood thus, his face obscured by the paper, he heard the voice of a man standing that one step down on the sidewalk in front of him, speaking to him and saying in a pleasant, even tone: "Pop, I don't think you'd throw a man down for two cents, would you?" Removing the paper from in front of his face and looking down the man on the step saw the man who had made that speech standing looking up at him coolly and smilingly. A young man, and so not yet too lazy to use his brains in his begging. True, his effort here was represented mainly by an exhibition of nerve, of sheer cheek, but by his cheerful buoyancy, in fact his effulgent effrontery, was his cheek somewhat glided, and at least he was making an effort; he had looked over his man and taken the trouble to think out a manner of approach that he thought would go with him, and then he had worked out this plan with care and attention to detail and his effort was not without its reward.—New York Sun. Forms Bridge Over Gorge One of the most remarkable freaks of wind and erosion known in the West is to be found in one of the smaller canons of the Grand Canon of the Colorado River in Arizona. In a narrow gorge, carved through centuries of flow of water and wind driven sand down the little valley, there lies a huge boulder, as big as the average house moving van seen on a city street. It is held up solely by friction on the sides of the gorge and is entirely free from any solid connection with the sides of the sand-stone walls. From the sandy bed of the little gorge to the rock is fully seventy-five feet. The Indians who once roamed over the Grand Canon country have, of course, legends to account for the location of the big ground rock, but as a matter of fact it is believed to have rolled off the slope of a rocky and precipitous mountain about five miles distant from the canon and to have been picked up in the path of some cloudburst of years ago and rolled to its present resting place. The stone hangs only by a small projection on each side, but it is so solid that it forms a convenient foot bridge across the gorge over which the pedestrian may take his way.—Kansas City Journal. Australian Girls. Many Australian girls live right up in the bush, or "stations," which are miles away from any town or village, and their time is largely occupied with riding and driving; they are as much at home on a horse as a duck is in the water, and think nothing of riding twenty miles or so to pay a visit, says a writer in Woman. Household duties claim a share of their time, however, and any day they are liable to be left without servants and with a house full of visitors, but are in no wise dawned by such an occurrence. Then the bush girl comes down to the capital for the season, and, far from appearing a country bumpkin or a tomboy after her free and open-air life, she is as much at home in a ballroom as any town-bred girl, as neat and well dressed as if she had never ridden barebacked over wild tracts of country, with little thought of appearances.—Sydney Review. Sincere Courtesy. At a dance given by a certain set in Philadelphia society there was one participant, a man from Wilmington, who met with a mishap on the floor due to his lack of skill in dancing. The Wilmington person observed to one guest, "Sir, you are the only gentleman in the room." "Thanks," was the dry response. "May I inquire what motive has led to this complimentary outburst on your part?" "Why," explained the out-of-towner, "when I tripped in the dance just now and fell sprawling to the floor, incidentally ripping off a large section of my charming partner's gown, you were the only one in the place who did not laugh." The guest smiled grimly. "The explanation lies in the fact that the lady is my wife, and that I have paid for the gown."-Harper's Weekly. Little Philosophies. Man is the voice and woman the echo; but echo answers back. The only woman unloved is she whom man has never seen. Sympathy was born of the first bruised heart. If there were no fools, none would know there were wise men. Assumption is the 'cleak of conscious inferiority'-By a Woman, THE RIGHT OF WAY. WAR ON RECKLESS DRIVERS OF AUTOMOBILES Judge In His Charge to the Grand Jurors Expresses a Belief That the "Scorch- ers" and "Joy Riders" Have Found a New Method of Com- mitting the Old Crime of Manslaughter. DOGS RACE 412 MILES IN 82 HOURS. Alaskan Teams Start in Arctic Blizzard For Exciting Dash From Nome to Candle. New York City.—There is no mistake about it this time; public indignation against the "scorcher" and the "joy rider" is thoroughly aroused and they are going to be vigorously dealt with. The newly formed Highways Protective Association and the Automobile Club of America, representing sane and responsible owners and drivers of automobiles, are prepared to outcompete the wealthy, and are resolved to demand infliction of the severest penalties, and the magistrates and judges seem to be impressed with the necessity for vigorous action. So much for the offenders when caught, and the arrangements, for catching them are more widespread and complete than ever before. As a result of the organization of the special squad of policemen mounted on bicycles, motor wheels and some in automobiles scores of offenders are being arraigned before the magistrates and in the courts. Owners of automobiles are warned in the address by Judge Swann to the Grand Jury in the General Sessions, telling them that the owner of a car who employs a driver known to be reckless should be found equally guilty with the latter for any crime committed through carelessness or overspeeding. In short, there is a general awakening to the demands of the situation and to the serious responsibility that rests upon those who drive automobiles, more particularly through a city's streets. Where the driver instead of stopping and caring for an injured person claps on speed and runs away the presumption is that he is guilty, and by making sharp discrimination on these lines this heartless practice can be stopped. The community in general and the prudent and responsible owners of automobiles, who are taking an active part in the pursuit outside, are to be congratulated upon the prospect of a successful issue. Judge Swann in his charge to the April Grand Jurors in Part I. of General Sessiona expressed his opinion of automobile speeding, which he called Seattle, Wash.—In the most gruelling race of dog teams Alaska ever has known, the plucky malamutes, owned by Al. Berger, carried off first and second honors in the All-Alaska sweepstakes for $11,000, and annexed in addition the Suter Gold Cup. The race was from Nome to Candle, a distance of 412 miles, and much of it was run under conditions as put the animals to a bitter 'test of strength and endurance. No American Derby ever enlisted in the United States a keener populace than this light of dogs across the stretch of country between the starting and finishing points. From the time the racers were sent away on their exacting contest business at Nome was practically at a standstill. The focal points for the townpeople were at the stands of the bookmakers. At these thousands of dollars were wagered on the result, the biggest single bet having been placed on a Siberian team. A pool of an even $10,000 was put up that these animals would score a victory. One wager of $10,000 was made that the race would not be dislushed within fifteen hours but was lost, the time of the winners being eighty-two hours and ten minutes. All Nome watched the start of the race. The dogs got away in a blinding snowstorm. Thermometers were registering fifteen degrees below zero. A strong wind swept the snow and ice clad hills. The dogs did not mind the Survival of the Fittest in New Haven, Conn.—The superintendent of the Carlyle Johnson Manufacturing Company, of Manchester, advertised, one day only, for twenty men to whitewash the inside walls of the new factory. Over 300 men out of work applied next morning. The superintendent threw twenty whitewash brushes from a window and the men scrambled for them. The twenty who were fortunate enough to get the brushes got the job of whitewashing the place. "a new method of committing old crimes." He said; "Within the last month many crimes have been committed by men possessed of the speed mania. They run down women and children on our streets. Women and children and the infirm and the aged are entitled to the use of the streets as much as the strong. No man has an exclusive right to the streets. Even the man who devotes his time to speeding this modern engine has no more right to the public street than the weak and infirm. "Men who do these acts recklessly and without regard to the rights of others, and who either mal or kill, are guilty of either manslaughter or other grades of crime, and it seems to me that it would be a proper and fitting thing that, if such a case comes before you, you should not hesitate to indict if the evidence warrants it; and that you should not hesitate to indict for the crime of manslaughter if you think that that crime has been committed. "This is just about the time, it seems to me, for the Grand Jury of this county to call a halt on such extreme selfishness as is evidenced by those possessed by the abominable sneed mania. "It is further provided by Section 29 of the penal laws that a man who aids and abets in the commission of crime is equally guilty with the man who commits the crime. The owner of an automobile will sometimes take deliberately a chauffeur who has been known to be reckless in his driving. The minute that the owner of the automobile puts such a chauffeur upon his machine in the public streets the law presumes that the owner knows the ordinary act that the chauffeur is going to commit. A man is presumed to intend the ordinary and usual results of his own acts, and the owner who puts a reckless chauffeur in an automobile and sends him through the streets could be properly found by you to be equally guilty with the chauffeur of the crime, whatever it may be, that may reasonably be expected to be committed by that chauffeur." cold, but the wind tossed flakes of snow plainly gave them distress. With all the zest of the chase they moved off at the word, while the crowd cheered and the drivers waved goodbye, not certain they would come out of the contest, alive. The Berger malamutes No. 1 and No. 2 teams, driven by "Scotty" Allen and Percy Blatchford, respectively, finished in the order named. A mixed team of hound and bird dogs driven by George Fink came in third in the race. The Siberian dogs, which were the favorites and heavily backed, became snow bound and were hopelessly out of the race. Their driver was forced to turn back. The fate of some of the other starters is still unknown. Teams are straggling back to Nome, some of them in pitiful condition. It is estimated that $200,000 changed hands. Prohibition Law Held Valid. The Supreme Court at Montgomery, Ala., declared the State prohibition law valid, all the judges concurring in the opinion. This is the second time the court has upheld the State wide act of the last Legislature. It was attacked on several constitutional grounds. Anarchist Commits Suicide John Mercadante, an Anarchist, whose wife had left him, killed himself in New York City. the Anti-Saloon League. Cincinnati, Ohio.—The brewers, the Anti-Saloon League and the Municipal Reform League' will unite in an effort to put the bad saloonkeeper out of business. Through the efforts of the Ohio Brewers' Association the State Legislature passed a law designed to suppress illegal salining. One brewing company at Hamilton announces that it will not sell beer to any saloonkeeper who persists in keeping his saloon open on the Sabbath day.