Savannah Tribune

NO MORE CHEAP COTTON Senator Smith Says Low Priced Cotton Is Thing of Past. FARMERS ARE INDEPENDENT If Fight Is Made to Lower Prices the Crop Next Year Will Not Exceed This Season's. Florence, S. C—In an interview on the cotton situation Senator E. D. Smith, leader of the Cotton Association, said that the fight being made on cotton prices prevailing now will determine the size of next year's crop. If the prices are forced down between now and April the crop will not exceed this one. Senator Saita "The situation is such that has never before existed in the history of cotton. Farmers have had good prices in a debt-paying season. They have paid their deeds, and the cotton now held is free iron, all expenses, such as borrowing, warehousing, interest and other usual charges. The farmers own their cotton, and the law of supply and demand will alone govern its movement. There is no necessity to seer, for they have, also, made the best corn crop in history, besides large hay and other crops. Hanks have money even to lend to New York, while this season of the year has usually been the borrowing one. "The spinners do not seem to understand the situation, and unless they realize it soon, and readjust the prices of cotton goods to meet the price of cotton, they will surer tame, again, next year." "Low-priced cotton is a thing of the past. Farmers are independent and through the intervention of Providence and education along lines of their own interest. Such conditions will prevail until the world finds substitute for southern cotton, which it was not able to do when cotton was bringing $1.90 in gold, with gold at a premium, $1 being equal to $2, a point in greenbacks." UNCLE SAM PLAYS SANTA CLAS. Soldiers and Sailors Celebrate Christmas at Expense of Government. Washington, D. C.—Every soldier and sailor in the service of the United States will celebrate Christmas at the expense of the government. This year the government will give 17,000 sailors of the Atlantic battleship fleet, which is a large percentage of those in the service, in unusually fine spread at New York. Last year the fishes enjoyed the dinner designed for the sailors. The navy department had sent out aboard the naval steam Republic a large quantity of cranberries, nuts, apples, honey and other Christmas dainnervalued at $61,191, for the battleship fleet at Ghibratra, then on its cruse around the world. The Republic sank, after a collision, and so did the Christmas dinners. A policy has been adopted in the navy of taking the bluejackets periodically to some big port, where they may enjoy life to the fullest. The British navy officials claim to have discovered that, after such periods of hilarity, the sailor is more contented at sea. They will be started off on their holidays by a big Christmas dinner, including oyster cocktails, roast turkey, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, ice cream, assorted fruits and nuts, coffee and cigars. In the army, special dinners will be served at the various garrisons and posts. PARASITES KILLING BULL WEEVIL. Encouraging Report to Congress by Secretary Wilson. Washington, D. C.—The hearings on the estimates submitted for the agricultural department for the next finance year have been closed by the house committee on garclulture, and when congress reassembles early in January, the actual work of framing and reporting the agricultural appropriation bill will be begun. It will probably carry approximately $13,000,000, exclusive of continuing permanent appropriations. In the course of the hearings on the bill at which Secretary Wilson and his bureau of assistants appeared, it was brought out that the cotton boll weevil parasites have been very busy, and several species of the parasites in some sections have destroyed 50 per cent of the weevils. The scientists, it is testified, are finding the boll weevill more difficult to control in the Mississippi delta than in the ulands, partly because the weevils breeds more rapidly and has more opportunity for hiding away and hibernating in the delta. WOULD INVETIGATE CONGRESS. Resolution Introduced Asking That Corruption Charges Be Probed. Washington, D. C.—Charges of corruption against members of congress and of the subsidizing of newspapers for and against ship subsidy which have been made in various American newspapers are recounted in a resolution introduced in the house by Representative Hardy of Texas. He asks that a committee of two Democrats and four republicans, three opposed to ship subsidy and three favoring it, be named to learn to what extent money has been spent by those favoring and opposing ship subsidy and to what extent newspaper writeln and lobbyists have been hired, if any. THE TRIBUNE OFFICE REMOVED TO 462 WEST BROAD STREET. SAVANNAH, GA., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1909. CHRISTMAS TREE·A MENACE? Drain on Forests Not Great if Discrimination is Used. Washington, D. C.—Does the Yuletide with its demand for Christmas trees prove a menace to the American forests? Does it tend to a denudation of the timber lands? These are questions asked of the United States forestry service by those interested in the conservation of natural resources. Does the reply the author received the serious consideration of the forestry bureau, and the reply has been sent, out that there need be no danger of destruction if the cutting of young evergreens for Christmas trees is done with discrimination. Boston, Mass.—The Yuletide call to the forests, and its exaction of four million young spruces, firs and balsamts to gladen the hearts and brighten the eyes of the children of the country with the traditional Christmas tree, has been felt for the past three weeks in the wooded section of Maine, Michigan and the great central United States. Shippers are now busy rushing the product to the market. The total cut of trees yields the owners of land about $160,000, while the "consumers" pay about $2,000,000, shippers and dealers reaping a great share of the profits. Maine is the principal tributary to New York and Pennsylvania markets, besides serving New England. The city of Chicago, which uses about three hundred thousand trees annually, takes the bulk of Michigan's yield. That state also ships to Mississippi river sections, and to ports on the Great Lakes. Oregon's trees are cut more than those of any other state on the Pacific coast, but the total cut of the states does not equal that of either Maine or Michigan. FINAL GROP ESTIMATE Average Weights Per Bushel of Crops Also Given. Washington, D. C.—The crop reporting board of the department of agriculture in a bulletin just issued estimates the average weight per measured bushel of various crops to be as follows: Spring wheat 517 pounds; winter wheat 58.4 pounds, and oats 32.7 pounds, against 57.3, 53.3 and 29.8 pounds, respectively, last year. The quality of corn is 84.2 per cent against 86.9 last year. The final estimates indicate the harvested acreage and production, important farm crops of the United States, in 1909 and 1903, to have beno as follows: Crop—Acreage. Bushels. Corn '09 . . . 105,771,000 . . . 2,772,376,000 Corn '08 . . . 101,788,000 . . . 2,683,651,000 Win wheat '09 28,330,000 . . . 446,366,000 Win wheat '08 30,349,000 . . . 437,993,000 Spg wheat '09 13,393,000 . . . 290,823,000 Spg wheat '08 17,208,000 . . . 226,694,000 All wheat '08 46,723,000 . . . 737,139,000 All wheat '08 47,557,000 . . . 664,692,000 Oats '09 . . . 33,204,000 . . . 1,007,353,000 Oats '08 . . . 32,344,000 . . . 807,156,000 —Bushels of weight. WORK OF COAST GUARDS. Great Work Done by Government Life Saving Crews. Washington, D. C.—Aside from saving hundreds of lives and millions of dollars' worth of property, involved in marine disasters, the United States Life Saving Service in 1909 to render assistance to many unfortunate persons in distress. During the last fiscal year there were in the United States jurisdiction 1,376 marine disasters, involving 8,900 lives that called the life-saving service into activity. Seventy-two vessels were total lost, although only thirty lives were lost in consequence. The total value of the property involved in these disasters was $165, 108,080. Of the 1,376 vessels meeting disaster, the life saving service rendered aid to 1,319, valued, with the cargoes, at $13,316,815. Magic Would Not Oulet Winds. Juneau, Alaska—Because She Shen Jim, an Indian medicine man, insisted that by his magic he could quiet the winds, he and six relatives were drowned while trying to reach Juneau from Gambler Bay in acance. Newsv Paragraphs. Captain Thomas Franklin, United States army, accused of embezzling $5,000 from the cadets' mess rund of the West Point Military academy, of which Franklin was treasurer, pleaded guilty in the United States court. A question of jurisdiction will take the case to the supreme court. The will of Charles N. Crittendon, name of his daughter, Florence Crittendon, in fourteen cities of this country, and in Shanghai, Mexico City and other foreign cities, filed for probate in New York city, leaves half his estate, estimated at between $5,000,000 and $5,000,000, to the National Florence Crittendon missile. After being put out of business for several months, the lottery men of Charleston, S. C., have combined forces and resources, hired attorneys and are now operating in deliance of the authorities. As fast as -- their ticket sellers are arrested the men are promptly bailed out of the police station and a jury trial demanded. This lottery business is done on a five and ten-cent scale, but involve hundreds of dollars at each daily drawing. The highest recorded price for hogs was exceeded at the National Stock yards in St. Louis when a buyer gave $8.65 a hundred pounds for some fine specimens. Nothing approaching this price has been known in the open market here since 1893. JOSE MADRIZ ELECTED New President Chosen by Nicaraguan Congress. If Madriz Shows Ability the United States. Will Reecgnize Him, Otherwise He Will Be Opposed. UNITED STATES VIEWS MADRIZ WITH WARY EYE Washington, D. C. — Secretary Knox let it be known that the attitude of this government to ward Nicaragua would not be changed by the election of Madr riz to the presidency as the suc cessor of Zelaya, resigned. Madr riz will have to show that he is capable of directing a responsi able government which is prepar ed to make reparation for the wrongs which it is claimed have been done to American citizens in the litte Central American Republic. Managua, Nicaragua. — Dr. Jose Madriz, former judge of the Central American court of justice at Cartago, and Zelaya's candidate, was elected president of Nicaragua by the unan- nous vote of congress. The session was a stormy one, but there seemed to be perfect unanimity with regard to the election of Madriz, and when the official announcement was made there were vauferous chers and cries of "Viva Madriz!" "Viva Leon!" "Down With Monopolies!" "Down With Tyranny!" "Long Live the Constitution!" Dr. Madriz assumed the presidency From the balcony of his hotel he greeted great crowds and made a brief speech, urging harmony and cooperation. He pledged that he would uphold the rights of the citizens, granting free election and establishing a policy of equal opportunities for all. The formulation of an address of thanks to Zelaya for his services to Nicaragua, was ordered by congress. Zelaya still exercises a strong power here, and, while it has been brought to his notice that Madriz joa not looked upon with favor by the government of the United States, he still urged Madriz' to the front as his successor in office. Los Angeles, Cal.-Hypodermic injections of salt water or chile sauce, or in extreme cases, a mixture of both, was a form of torture attributed to President Zelaya of Nicaragua by Marshall O'Neill, civil engineer and soldier of fortune, now in this city, O'Neill went to Nicaragua to take charge of the construction work for a syndicate that obtained a concession. With other Americans he engaged in a plot for the invasion of Nicaragua from Honduras. The conspirators were arrested and sentenced, first to be shot, but were saved from death by the activity of a British consul. Eighteen men and women were arrested later in connection with a new conspiracy. When they refused to confess, hypodermic injections of salt water and chile sauce were administered until the eighteen admitted guilt and were then put to death. O'Neil says Nicaraguans estimate Zelaya's fortune at from $20,000,000 to $50,000,000. MARK TWAIN IS ILL Life Work of America's Foremost Humorist Nears End. New York City—"Yes, boys, I'm about all in. My life's work is near at an end. I'm about through with my work in this world and in this life." Looking pale and haggard and very feeble, Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain), America's foremost humorist, made this statement to the newspaper men following his arrival here from Bermuda, where he had spent the last eight weeks in an attempt to regain his lost strength. He has grieved deeply over the death of H. Rogers. His cheeks were hollow, his eyes appeared dim. STINGY WITH CORK LEGS. Government Limits Number Furnished to Veterans. Washington, D. C.—Representative Foster of Illinois wants the government to be more generous in furnishing cork legs to veterans who have lost one or two limbs. Under the present law, which was passed in 1870, Uncle Sam honors the requisition of a soldier for one or two cork legs. But the requisition is not honored more than once. The Foster bill provides that soldiers may have one or two cork legs every three years if they apply for them. TRINITY STUDENTS EXPELLED. Eight Young Men Dismissed for Hazing. Durham, N. C. Eight young men were expelled from Trinity College. Seven boys cast lots with a freshman to see which was to plunge into a cold water tank. The freshman lost. The young men pleaded not guilty of hazing, but President Kilgo, assured them guilty of gambling. All were expelled. President Kilgo declared the average college could not be governed without the strictest surveillance of the faculty, and that 25 per cent of the students of the country are unit to be in college largely on account of the immoral indulgence of parents. TAFT ORDERS INVESTIATION. The Ballinger-Pinchot Row Will Be Probed By Congress. Washington, D. C.—President Taft yielded to the demands of both Secretary Ballinger and his critics for a public investigation of the whole subject matter underlying the so-called Ballinger-Pinchot controversy. Mr. Ballinger served upon the president virtually an ultimatum, to the effect that such an investigation was, indeed, the price of his remaining in the cabinet. He made it clear to the president that he was no longer willing to sit silent in his office in the interior department and "walt for the thing to blow over." Mr. Taft reluctantly admitted the disappointment of his hope that the country at large would accept as final his own vindication of Mr. Ballinger in his dismissal of the charges brought before him against the secretary of the interior by L. R. Glavis, the former special agent of the land office. Mr. Ballinger's attitude in this matter has the support of leading republicans in both branches of congress—senators and representatives who feel that, entirely apart from the merits of the controversy itself, a fostering sore of this character must poison the whole system of the party in power, and that it is high time to resort to the launcet. Those leaders, determined that a cleansing of this wound is necessary, have not hesitated to go to the White House and impress their views upon Mr. Taft. A joint congressional committee probably will be appointed to make the investigation. The investigation, whoever makes it, must be relentless, and everybody seems agreed that it must be absolutely public; it is admitted that anything in the nature of star chamber proceedings would satisfy nobody. The entire department of the interior, so far as it concerns public lands and mineral and water rights, it is agreed, must be bared to the searchlight; from the time when Mr. Ballinger was commissioner general of the land office under the Roosevelt administration, down to the present moment. The position of Mr. Ballinger and his friends goes beyond any question of personal controversy, and they and those who voice the attitude of the administration, disavow any desire to "convict somebody else," as a means to vindicate the secretary of the interior. For instance, it is positively declared that the incarceration of the pardent nature and its forest service, of which "Gifford-Pinchot" will be recognized as having an important stake in this business, since much of this unhappy controversy has concerned matters in which the forest service was more or less directly involved. CAMPAIGN OF EDUCATION. Agriculture Department Will Help the Southern Farmers. Washington, D. C.—A somewhat unique campaign of education is to be undertaken in January by Dr. S. A. Knapp of the department of agriculture in charge of the farm demonstration work in the south, which will have for its object a discussion of the farm methods and policies of the various states visited and the means for bringing about greater agricultural prosperity. There will be a series of eight or nine addresses, each treating directly of the agricultural work and conditions in the community or state visited, the entire series making a collected study of farm life, methods, opportunities and possibilities in the southeastern states. The meeting will be held at Lynchburg, Va.; Charlotte, N.-C.; Greenville, S. C.; Macon, Ga.; Jacksonville, Fla.; Anniston and Huntsville, Ala.; West Point and Greenville, Miss.; Memphis, Tenn. and Lexington, Ky. SOJIBRELS SPREAD BUBONIC PLAGUE. The Government May Begin a Crusade to Destroy Squirrels. Washington, D. C. — The possible spread of bubonic plague, through squirrels to such an extent as to become a very real menace to sections where no case has yet appeared, has been called to the attention of the house committee on agriculture by Secretary Wilson. The public health bureau has asked the biological bureau of the department of agriculture to devise some means for destroying the squirrels, through which, according to Chief Merriam, of the bureau, infection has spread, in isolated cases, over 600 square miles in California. Decision In Alabama Liquor Case. Montgomery, Ala. — The supreme court established what is known as the locker club decision, wherein it is held that a man may own and store liquors where he pleases, and as much as he pleases, if acquired legally. Liquors, the court says, are legitimate property. A rehearing was denied. -Supreme Court Takes Recess Washington, D. G.-The supreme court of the United States has taken a recess for two weeks. It is expected that when the court reconvenes on the 3rd of January one of the seats now vacant will be occupied by Judge Lurton, who was confirmed by the senate as the successor of Justice Peckham. 8.600.000 Red Cross Stamps. New York City-Eight million Red Cross Christmas stamps have been sold in New York thus far this year. The officers in charge of the distribution hope to double this number before the end of the holiday season. KING LEOPOLD II DEAD PRINCE ALBERT ON THRONE The Crown Passes to Nephew of Leopold, there Being No Hereditary Heir to the Belgian Throne. Erucelsis, Belgium.—Leopold II, king of the Belgians, died at 2:35 o'clock Friday morning. The collapse occurred suddenly and at a moment when the doctors seemingly had the greatest hopes for his recovery from the operation performed upon him for intestinal trouble. Courts, schools and theaters are closed, parliament and municipal council have adjourned, and flags are at half mast in every city, town and village of the kingdom of Belgium out of respect for the dead monarch. Leopold II. Under the constitution, the affairs of the nation are in control of the cabinet until Prince Albert takes the oath of succession next Thursday, the day after the funeral of his uncle, before the joint houses of parliament in the senate chamber. An official decree lauds King Leopold's career, and declares his creation of the Congo independent state an act unique in history. "Posterity will judge Leopold a great king with a grand reign," it says. The filing of the will of King Leopold shows that he divided $30,000,000 between his three daughters, Princess Louise, Princess Stephanie and Princess Clementine. This practical disinheritance of his children signals the beginning of a gigantic legal battle to obtain the king's wealth, similar to that which ensued on the death of their mother, Queen Henriette. The exact amount of King Leopold's fortune probably never will be revealed. Senator Winer, the king's friend and confidential legal adviser, told the Associated Press that Leopold turned over the considerable portion of it to the Baroness Vaughan and her children, and created a stock company of his estates in order to forestall a possible raid upon them by the Princesses Louise and Stephanie or their creditors. Leopold II, king of the Belgians, son of King Leopold I, upon whose death, which occurred December 10, 1865, he succeeded to the throne, was born at Brussels, April 9, 1837. His father was the former prince of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha and his mother, Princess Louise, daughter of King Louis Philippe of France. On August 22, 1853, he married the Archduchess Marie Henrietta, daughter of Archduke Joseph of Austria. She died September 19, 1902. There were three daughters born of this union—Louise, Stephanie and Clementine. The two elder princesses have been estranged from their father, but Clementine remained in his affections. Always conspicuous before the public on account of the nature of his private life, particularly in recent years, King Leopold has latterly had much of the world against him on account of his attitude towards the Congo independent state. His great interest lay in the development of that country, for he was practically the founder of it, and was its ruling sovereign. King Leopold was looked upon as one of the shrewdest and ablest men of the time. He was essentially a man of business, cold, reticent and calculating. He was of a particularly independent spirit, and more than once is said to have told other sovereigns, who accepted to advise him in connection with his private affairs, to mind their own business. For this reason, King Leopold had become estranged from many of the courts or Europe. From business Vaughan, who is said to have been the king's morganatic wife, occupies a chateau close to the pavilion where Leopold died. She is the mother of two children. There being no direct hereditary heir, the crown passes to Prince Albert, the only son of Leopold's brother, the late Philippe, count of Flanders. The new monarch was born April 8, 1375, and on October 2, 1900, married Princess Elizabeth of Bavaria. They have three children—Prince Leopold, 8 years; Prince Charles, 6 years old, and Prince Mario Jose, who was born on August 4, 1906. Prince Albert is one of the most popular members of the reigning house of Belgium. His wife is equally popular, their home life being such as to attract the admiration and love of the people. He dearly loves clean and healthy sport. He is an accomplished horseman, enjoys motoring, and has taken a flight or two in a dirigible balloon. CONGRESS TO PROBE EXPOSITION. Proposed Emancipation Show at Savannah to Be Looked Into. Washington, D. G.—Before congress makes an appropriation for governmental participation in the exposition at Savannah, in 1913, to commemorate the fifteenth anniversary of the issuance of the emancipation proclamation, Senator Jones proposes that a decision shall be reached as to whether such an exposition is advisable. He introduced a resolution providing for the appointment of a commission of five to decide that question. She Depew bill, making an appropriation for the commission, has been sent to the committee, on expositions. LATE NEWS NOTES. General. Many spindles in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine cotton mills will be idle during the latter part of the month because of the curtailment policy enforced by the high price of the raw material. One large plant will be shut down for ten days and others will close for a week. Holding fast to a handbag in which were $12,000 worth of diamonds and other jewelry, $2,000 in railroad and industrial bonds and insurance policies for $30,000 on property in Oakland, a well dressed woman believed to be Mrs. Inn L. Cummings, of St Louis, was found lying ill in the street at Monterey, Cal. The woman was the account holder. She said she had a daughter named Mrs. Daniels, at Carel-by-The-Sea. From papers found with the woman it is presumed that her first husband was W. P. Stewart of St. Louis. She is about fifty-five years old. China is planning to spend seven years in reorganizing its navy. The most striking items in its program will be carried out from 1911 to 1916, when the government will have built eight first class battleships, twenty cruisers, ten gunboats and three flottillas of torpedo boats. China intends to proceed immediately to develop these, expand the naval school and enlist new cadets. Spain plans the creation of an admiralty board and the establishment of a new naval academy and to recruit a force of marines. Washington. Senator Depew 'introduced a bifl appropriating $250,000 in aid of the American emancipation exposition, which it is proposed to hold at Savannah, Ga., in 1913, in commemoration of the hiftieth anniversary of the signing of the emancipation proclamation. The first break in President Tatt's cabinet probably will come with the retirement of Secretary' of War Jacob M. Dickinson to enter the United States senate as successor to James B. Frazier of Tennessee whose term expires March 4, 1911. Mr. Dickinson has practically decided to enter the contest, and there will be witnessed the unique spectacle of a member of a republican president's cabinet seeking election to the senate as a democrat. Moreover, another democrat, General Luke M. Wright, one-time member of a president's cabinet, and the immediate predecessor of Secretary Dickinson in the Tatt cabinet, will direct the Dickinson campaign. Representative Hobson spoke in the house on the "Philosophy of the Naval Policy for the United States," and said in part: "I believe it is of great importance that the sixty-first congress at this session should authorize the construction of at least four battleships of the first class." Congressman William M. Howard of the Eighth Georgia district was re-appointed regent of the Smithsonian institution. The appointment was made by Speaker Cannon. The other regents on the part of the house are Dauzell of Pennsylvania, and Männ of Illinois. What an important factor in the commerce of the United States is furnished by paper and its land is shown by a bulletin just compiled by the bureau of statistics of the department of commerce and labor. Imports of paper and products have increased from $3,000,000 in 1889 to $12,000,000 in 1909 and the exports have increased at a large rate also. During the last ten years American manufacturers have sold in foreign markets hundreds of million dollars, 000,000, and during the same period the United States has spent for the same products of foreign manufacture about $70,000,000. Congressman Lee, of the Seventh Georgia district, introduced a bill for the improvement of the Coosa river. The measure carries $241,005-for a lock and dam at Horse Leg shoals; $22,000 for lock and dam No. 4, and $134,000 for a lock and dam No. 5. All these are located on the Coosa river below Rome. The congressman has secured surveys of the river and favorable recommendations for the project, and if there is a river and harbors bill at, this session of congress he hopes to get substantial appropriations for the work, which means so much to Rome. A bill providing for a central national bank of America to be established at Washington, D. C., with branches in various cities throughout the country, was introduced in the house by Representative Fornes of New York. The bank is to have a capital of $100,000,000, three-fifths of which is to be subscribed for by the United States treasury through an issue of fifty-year gold bonds. The remaining two-fifths is to be offered to the various national banks of the country. Branches are provided for in New York, Chicago, New Orleans, Boston, Denver, St. Louis, Atlanta, San Francisco and Portland, Ore. Representative Hardwick of Georgia wants to know if it is true that the navy department helped to search for the yacht of Colonel John Jacob Astor when it was reported lost recently in the West Indies, and if so, why, and how much money was spent by the department in the quest. He introduced a resolution indicating this desire and requesting the secretary of the navy, "if not incompatible with public welfare," to inform the house, as to the facts in the case. Major, General Leonard Wood, now in command of the department of the east, will be the next chief of staff of the army, Secretary Dickinson announced. General Wood will succeed General J. Franklin Bell, whose term expires next spring. Largest Sick and Death Benefits; Smallest Premiums. Freaks of Tornadoes Ey Garrett P. Serviss HETHER the extensive irrigation of the Western plains has had any effect upon the prevalence of tornadoes is an interesting question. At any rate, the tornado season is once more at hand, and already two or three "twisters" have performed their fatal work. W 2 3 There are few natural phenomena better worth study than these remarkable storms, and none that make a more vivid impression upon the imagination of those who, half paralyzed with fear, behold them at close quarters. Inhabitants ofious amuck-running general directioner movements of left, which agalst storms in the nation, and could remains what it revolve from left. But a tornado direction. A st work on the gr tornado levelled house and a ch proached it lash observer notice whole phenomen legs, for first or everything to plo Both the ch Three ladies, o church, which s funnel of the to Almost at the went down like malned standing showed that the The leaping and sometimes destroyed, the a the very ground a bounding tor water. It has a motion of the work in or arou Inhabitants of the tornado belts have learned the habits of these furious amuck-runners of the air and know how to get out of their tracks. Their general direction of motion is north of cast, agreeing with that of the broader movements of the atmosphere. Their direction of whirl is from right to left, which again accords with the regular motion of the atmosphere in all storms in the northern hemisphere. This is a result of the earth's axial rotation, and could not be different as long as the circulation of the atmosphere remains what it is. In the southern hemisphere, for the same reason, storms revolve from left to right. But a tornado has been known to split in two, one part revolving in one direction. A striking example of this is found in John P. Finley's classic work on the great tornadoes of 1879.. On May 29, in that year, a terrible tornado levelled the town of Irving in Kansas. In its track were a schoolhouse and a church, standing 275 feet apart. As the inky black monster approached it lashed the earth with two funnels, travelling side by side. An observer noticed that these were whirling in opposite directions. The whole phenomenon bore a likeness to a huge, awkward bird, tottering on its legs, for first one funnel and then the other touched the ground, tearing everything to pieces. Both the church and the schoolhouse were built of heavy stone blocks. Three ladies, overcome with terror, had taken refuge in the tower of the church, which stood at a corner of the building. They saw the southern funnel of the tornado strike the schoolhouse and whirl it into a conical ruin. Almost at the same instant the northern funnel struck the church, which went down like a card house. But amid the awful uproar the tower remained standing and the ladies were uninjured. Subsequent inspection showed that the two buildings had been twisted in opposite directions. The leaping of a tornado is one of its most terrifying vagaries. Houses, and sometimes whole towns, have been saved by these sudden jumps of the destroyed, the awful funnel descending on the farther side and ripping up the very ground. Streams and ponds have been drunk dry to their beds by a bounding tornado, which afterward deluged the neighborhood with the water. It has been suggested that electricity plays a part in this leaping motion of the funnel. It is certain that terrible electric energies are at work in or around a tornado. History By Ellis O. Jones ISTORY is a running account of how King Somebody-orother either did or did not get to a certain place, which nobody ever heard of, before King Somebody-else got there, from which we are usually supposed to conclude that it would have made quite a difference whether he did or not. H Q Q Like nearly everything else, history has two sides. The History of the Garden of Eden depends upon whether it is related by a man or a woman. The History of the American Revolution reads quite different in English books from the way it pends upon who when you write History is ple who figure it from the way it reads in our own books. The History of the Civil War depends upon which side of the Mason and Dixon Line you happen to be sitting when you write it. History is a bore, not only because you are unacquainted with the people who figure in it, but because it repeats itself—From Life. P. EDWARD PERRY, Vice President. SOL. C. JOHNSON, Supt. of Ageno long in total Ten Thousand Dollars , and which are held by the Ratio of Georgia , by authority and under the provisions of an Act of the General Assembly , approved October 28d , 1887 , and amended December 20th , 1877 . MILITIA IN GOOD SHAPE Federal Government Has Given Large Sums to State Troops During The Last Nineteen Years There Has Been $1,074,150.28 Subscribed By The United States. Atlanta, Ga.—In the last nineteen years, since 1890, the United States government has given to the national guard of Georgia in military supplies and equipment and in the expense of military encampments, a total of $1,074,150.28, while the state has appropriated its military forces during the same period $426,754.87, according to a statement prepared by Quartermaster General W. G. Obear, at the request of Governor Brown. From a comparatively small beginning, the assistance rendered the state troops by the general government has increased from year to year, until it has grown from $11,213.96 in 1890, to the magnificent sum of $204,729 in 1908. From 1890 through 1900 federal appropriations to the Georgia troops, chiefly in the shape of military supplies and equipment, stood at practically the same figure with the single exception that in 1897 there was an extra appropriation under which the troops were furnished with 1,138 rifles of 15-caliber, valued at $17,070. In 1901 these federal appropriations begun to bound upward, the amount given Georgia for that year being $27,614.37, or two and a half times what it had previously been. There was another increase in 1907 when a four-gun light artillery battery, furnished to the Chatham Artillery, of Savannah, valued at $57,800 and $20,000 given to encampment purposes, brought the total up to $128,840. The banner year so far has been 1908, when the federal government gave the Georgia troops $51,040.44 for usual equipment, $54,827.18 for extra equipment, $20,000 for encampment purposes and $78,862.12 worth of new 30-caliber Springfield rifles, the kind now in use in the regular army. This latter item is what brought the total up to so high a figure. For 1909 the Georgia troops have been given $165,667, of which $5,827.1 is for extra supplies and $57,800, the cost of a second light artillery battery furnished to the Governor's Light Artillery of Atlanta. State appropriations to the troops during the same period have been less than half as much. For 1890 the amount was only $7,200; for the next two years $25,000; for the next two $20,000 each, and the two following $15,000 each. For 1897 and 1898 it was $25,000 each, but for 1899 and 1890 it dropped to $2,500, though in 1990 there was made a deficiency appropriation of $20,000. In 1908 and 1909 the state gave its troops $25,000 for each year. Of late years the state appropriations have been used only for the payment of salaries, armory rents and other like expenses of the military establishment, while all equipment and camp HOME OFFICE WEST BROAD STREET, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. Phone 1182. Ga. Phone 2029. Directors. L. H. Williams P. Edward Perry Walter S. Scott Ral. G. Johnson W. R. Fields. J. H. Deyeaux L. M. Pollard. W. H. Burgess. J. H. Bugg, M. D. J. M. Ferrebee. This company is duly chartered under the laws of the State of Georgia, and has complied with all requirements of the State Insurance department, therefore all policy holders are protected with all the safeguards that the strict insurance laws of this State seek to protect its citizens. Its affairs are directed and managed by Negro men of the city of Savannah of leading standing, and whose character and reputation are of such as to command the respect and confidence of all the people of that community. The same men that manage this Society are the ones that organized and are conducting the affairs of the first successful Negro Savings Bank in this state, therefore we can readily see that by connecting themselves with this Insurance company their interest will be in safe hands. themselves with this insurance company. By comparing our rules and benefits with other first class companies it will be seen that we offer the most liberal inducements with the largest sick, accident and death benefits to our members than any other company in this business. That we pay our claims promptly can be testified to by the thousands of our satisfied members. expenses have bene met by the federal government. The Georgia troops are now, gen erally in a very efficient state, com paratively few commands having been put under probation as the result of this year's inspections. In the case of those that were they were given until the next annual inspection to "make good." OLD STATE BOND. Caby Bond in the Sum of $5 Turns Up for Redemption. Atlanta, Ga.—A baby bond in the sum of $5, past due for twenty-five years, turned up at the state treasury for redemption. It was old and faded and badly worn, but it was a there and a perfectly legal obligation of the state. Assistant Treasurer Ben Perry carefully studied the bond with a magnifying glass. It was No. 3829 and bore across its face the fact that it was of the series issued under authority of an act approved December 14 1878. Reference to the records showed that this bond had never been paid. All the interest coupons had been cut and no interest was due on its since the date of maturity twenty-five year. The issue of bonds was the result of a measure fathered by Louis Garrard, and the proceeds were applied to taking up $500,000 bonds of the state issued February 27, 1856, and due in 1879, 1880 and 1881. These redemption bonds bore 4 per cent interest and were made payable in six years It was set forth that "the faith and honor of the state of Georgia is here by pledged for the prompt payment of the bonds and the interest thereon." It was sent for collection by R. P. Oglesby of Wingfield, La., and came through the Fourth National Bank. A. & W. P. RY. WILL DOUBLE TRACK. Directors of Road Declare Business Will Demand It. Atlanta, Ga-Application has been made to the railroad commission for permission of the Atlanta and West Point Railroad to increase its capital stock from $1,232,000 to $2,500,000. The directors have called a meeting of the stockholders to be held January 20th for the purpose of considering the advisability of the increase. One of the most important features of the directors' meeting held here this week was the announcement by H. Waters, chairman of the board of control of the Atlantic Coast Line, and one of the directors of the Atlanta and West Point, that the road would be compelled to double track its line within five years to meet the increase of traffic. PRIZE COTTON CROP. Stillmore Planter Grew 15 Bales on 12 Acres. Swainnsboro, Ga. — Mr. John Eden field of Stillmore, who is a most pro- gressive farmer, deserves the prize. his remarkable yield of cotton. On twelve acres of average land for this county he produced this year fifteen bales of cotton averaging in weight five hundred and seventy-five pounds to the bale. He realized on these 1 acres more than fifteen hundred dollars. WALTER S. SCOTT, Secretary and Treas. Office Recording Secretary M. B. C. of Georgia, Route No. 5, Box No. 47, Hawkinsville, Ga. October 1st, 1909. To the Brethren of the Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia: In view of the fact that we are to meet again in annual session, in the month of November this year, I have deemed it expedient to address this circular letter to the Brotherhood. First. Let it be borne in mind that we will not be favored with the certificate plan in November, account the convention; but instead of getting certificates there will be reduced rate return tickets on sale November 7, 8 and 9, from all points in Georgia to Atlanta. Rates of 3 cents per mile plus 25c, with final limits to return November 16th, 1909. This arrangement is cheaper than using the certificates. There is to be an automobile exhibition in Atlanta the same time, and the rate above mentioned has been granted on that account. So when I applied for the usual certificate plan the Company advised me that it would make said rate apply to Convention also. Connection with the programmes, I send you this letter so that there will be no mistake. Take due notice, and be governed accordingly. We have learned that changing the Convention from June to November does not meet the approval of a host of brethren. It will be remembered that the change was recommended in the President's annual address, which paper was referred to a committee; the committee reported favorably and subsequently the convention adopted and approved it by her votes. Let's go up to Atlanta in full force, and if the change is not the best, let's urge that the convention may rescind its action; but, personally, I think the change from June to November is best. 1st. It's a time in the year when the majority of the laymen have some money that they can give, as well as the pastors. 2nd. Every farmer in our convention who is interested in our work could plant one or two acres of cotton specially for conventional purposes, and in November of each year a great contest could be worked up among the farmers. 3rd. The associations belonging to our convention will have met and closed at this season—and they could send by their moderator or representative their annual donation direct to the convention, and through that medium, if properly worked up and given a fair trial before we decide to change from November back to June, it will only be a question of time before we can lay on the conventional table from three to five thousand dollars. 4th. Now, we have some white friends who have, and are still stand- Gavannah, Georgia. Masonic Books & Regalias. LODGE SEALS. FINANCIAL CARDS and BLANKS of every description. Publishers' and Manufacturers' Prices Liberal Discounts Will Be Arranged. SOL. C. JOHNSON. Savannah, Ga. SOL. C. JOHNSON Notary Public. Deeds, Contracts, Wills and Other Legal Forms Prepared and Attested. ing by us; and in view of that, let me, as your secretary, urge that we make the keenest sacrifice and raise for printing and general expenses, besides education, not less than $500. There are some outstanding claims which your secretary and treasurer are compelled to meet, because all we have in the way of property stands subject to claims we made for the convention. Should you fall to provide for us so that we can meet your creditors, legal steps will be taken against us immediately. Now, if you cannot come to Atlanta, please send $1.00 as your enrollment fee, and a donation from your church. Address your letter to the convention in care of the secretary. Whatever amount sent will be promptly reported and a receipt for the same will be mailed to you in return from Atlanta, I am, Yours for success, J. A. KIRKLAND, Rec. Sec. M. B. C. of Georgia. CLEMENCY GRANTED. Governor Grants Pardons to Two-State Convicts. Atlanta, Ga.—Governor Brown granted clemency to Robert Calahan, convicted in Fulton county of gaming and sentenced to pay a fine of $75 or work 12 months. Calahan has served about one-half of the term, and now wishes to pay $10 for his freedom. This he was allowed to do. Samuel Summers of Gwinnett county, convicted of burglary, was pardoned by the governor. It was represented that he had been used as the tool of an older boy. NEW CANTILEVER BRIDGE TRIED The Arms Extended to Meet Without the Intervening Suspended Span. In spite of the greatest vigilance on the part of the steamship officers, especially on board the big Atlantic liners, with a view to stamping out the gambling evil, the win or lose instinct still exists, and many thousands of pounds are annually lost and won on the ocean highway. Indeed, the ingratiating, though unscrurulous, gentleman who is ever anxious to "take a hand" continues to flourish, as ingenuity coming to his aid, all sorts of dodges are now practiced—frequently with great success—to victimize sea travelers who seem to have more money than wisdom. Quite recently an officer on one of the largest mail steamship lines between here and America informed the writer of a case where a young heftress was nearly trapped by one of these soundrels. It appears the girl was returning with her maid to relatives near New York, and on the boat became acquainted with a man who had ever appearance of being well to do. Attracted by his manner, the lady did not attempt to discourage his attention, and by the end of the voyage the two appeared to be fast friends. Arrived in New York, the scamp—for he was nothing else—made violent love, and then incidentally touched upon a matter of business he had in hand. Eventually he persuaded the girl to lend him a large sum of money, and had it not been for the timely interruption of the co- licitors, who called at her hotel and hearing the tale stopped payment of the check, the confiding lady would now have been several thousand pounds to the bad. Again, a good haul was made not long ago by two of these gentry—who often work in pairs—on a big steamship in the South Pacific. Almost without exception the passengers on large boats arrange a sweepstake on each day's run, which culminates toward the end of the voyage in an "auction sweep," the difference in the latter from the ordinary sweepstake being that the allotted holders are obliged to dispose of their numbers again by auction. For this purpose one of the passengers is chosen to act as auctioneer, and the most fancied "run" often fetches 25 or more. On this occasion one of the rascales conducted the proceedings, but, on obtaining the miles run from the captain, immediately placed the number against the name of his confederate upon the list in the saloon. In the meantime the latter had induced the lucky holder to exchange numbers for the "sport of the thing," and in this way the soundrels came out of the bargains over £100 to the good. On another occasion the passengers on a steamer bound for Australia were ingeniously duped. One of the first class passengers, who had every appearance of respectability, represented himself to be the secretary of a charitable institution near London, and gave out to all on board that he was visiting the colony for the purpose of opening a branch in Australia. Whenever concerts were arranged in the evenings the bogus secretary obtained the permission of the captain to place his collection box upon the saloon table. Almost every passenger contributed handsomely toward what appeared to be so worthy a cause, and by the end of the voyage the donations aggregated a large amount. Not till too late was it discovered that the tale about the institution was a pure invention, the collection box, which seemed perfectly genuine, having been specially obtained and labelled for the occasion. But once the man set foot in Australia he was never seen or heard of again. Similarly, the ingenuity of a rogue on one of the German boats was well repaid. Aboard the vessel were several hundred emigrants bound for a South American port, who, of course, were anxious to obtain work the moment they landed. They considered themselves lucky, therefore, to find on the same ship a man who said he was the agent of an employment bureau in the Argentine, and gladly paid the fees he asked in return for certain and apparently lucrative situations. Nearly all cantilever bridges have what is called an anchor or shore-arm from each river pier and a cantilever arm from each of these piers, projecting out over the river, and as these cantilever arms are usually only a little over one-quarter the length of the span between the two shore piers, we still have a space equal to nearly half the span to be bridged, which is usually accomplished by what is called a suspension span, an independent bridge resting on the ends of two cantilevers as if they were piers. During erection the suspended span is built as a continuation of the cantilevers, but after the erection it is partially disconnected so as to rest on the cantilever arms as an independent bridge. The two principal objects of the suspended span system are economy and prevention of the sudden change of strain from one system to the other, according to the position of the load. But Blackwell's Island bridge is unique. and credentials—all of which were false—the man turned out to be an imposter, as no agency of which he pretended to be the representative existed at all. Thus nearly all these people were duped in heartless fashion and their not overburdened pockets suffered accordingly. Only a few weeks ago the case was reported of an English accountant who obtained a position as pursuer on board a Swedish vessel sailing for the Black Sea. One evening, shortly before the ship arrived in port, a passenger presented himself in the purser's cabin and requested the latter to chango a Russian bank note for a large amount. This the purser agreed to do, and the money was duly handed over. On presentation, however, the steamship learned that the note was an exceedingly clever forgery, but on questioning the purser were unable to elicit the identity of the passenger to whom the change had been given, as the former appeared to have forgotten. Several days later the purser signed off. Eventually a clue was obtained, and it transpired that, the purser, and passenger were confederates, and well known to the police in that part of the world as clever bank swindlers.—London Tilt-Bits. On the farms of England last year there were 1,494,089 horses employed. Moscow has the lowest-priced daily publication. It costs a farthing. The period of deepest sleep varies from 3 o'clock to 5. The smallest-inhabited island in the world is the rock on which stands the Eddystone Lighthouse. The German army is using paper kettles which are said to be of Japanese invention. Holland abounds in co-operative societies organized to reduce the general living expenses. A white handkerchief nuttering from a pole at the window of a private house in Italy indicates rooms for rent. The municipality of Peterborough, England, has enriched its treasury perceptibly by engaging in the celery business. A chimney of concrete block was recently built in Germany without the use of scaffolding, which represents a great economy in the cost. Billiards and pool on shipboard are now possible through the recent invention of a self-leveling table which accommodates itself to every movement of the vessel. Refrigerated staterooms are found on three new ships engaged in the fruit service between New Orleans and Colon. Each room is fitted with a cooling "radiator" operated in connection with the refrigerating system that has been installed for preserving fruit in transit. A brooch made out of a lump of coal isn't so valuable as a diamond brooch, but it has the merit of rarity. An Englishwoman possesses one, which was carved for her by a miner, with the aid of a knife and a file. The design is a star, showing up against a rough cast background. Emile O'Reith, for years Barnum's india rubber man, has been sent up for eight years in France. Emile was a clever clown, bareback rider and acrobat, but lately has turned his talents to climbing walls and picking complicated locks. at least for long spans, in having the cantlever arms meet, in the centre without any intervening span. It remains to be seen whether this innovation will be an improvement or the reverse.—Engineering Magazine. The Penny Curate. Many clergy guard against copper in the collection bags, and, of course, people who can afford to give silver ought not to give pennies only; but there is nothing to be said against pence if there is plenty of it. In a certain parish not long ago the year announced that an additional clergy-man or second curate was needed. He said the cost of his maintenance was to be provided by a penny fund, to which every parishioner was wanted to subscribe. The fund was started, and was so successful that the income of the new curate was assured thereby. The new assistant is to this day called "the penny curate" Church Family Newspaper. By this is meant an inflammation of the endocardium or membrane-lining the cavities of the heart. It is caused by the presence of polysonous material, usually of living germs, in the blood, and is therefore most often associated with, or a consequence of, some general disease, such as rheumatism, typhoid fever, scarlet fever, diphtheria or pneumonia. There are the usual two forms found in most diseases, acute and chronic, the last following upon the first, and there are also the more important divisions into simple, and malignant cardiomitis. In the simple knid the lipping membrane of the heart presents numerous points of inflammation—little red areas with a tuft or ball of fibrin, or clotted blood, in the centre; These inflamed spots are not large, and the clots attached to them are also small, in the simple form; but in malignant endocarditis the area inflamed is much more extensive and the clots are larger—sometimes almost filling the cavity of the heart. In some cases of malignant endocarditis, then called ulcerative endocarditis, the inflammation is so acute as to cause ulceration of the affected narts. The dangers of endocarditis are twofold, danger to the heart itself and danger to the brain or lungs or one of the other organs of the body. The danger to the heart is from injury to one of the valves. This almost always happens except in the mildest form of endocarditis, because the inflammation moss, often affects the edges of the valves. Even when the disease subsides without giving any sign of valvular injury at first, this often appears later through a fibrous thickening or scar-like contraction of the part originally inflamed. This interferes with the complete closure of the valve, and the result is a heart permanently crippled by valvular disease. When there is actual ulceration of the valves, injury is inevitable. The danger to the brain or other organ is from detachment of the little blood clot from the inflamed spot and its carriage into the general circulation, where it plugs one of the smaller arteries. If this happens in the brain, it gives rise to symptoms of apoplexy. The first principle of treatment is absolute rest in bed, and this inaction must be insisted upon long after the patient feels well and is well, and for the rest of life anything that may cause heartstrata must be carefully avoided. -Youth's Companion. What An Afflicted Woman Has Done With Her Life. A living saint is as much a better saint than a dead saint as life is better than death. Miss Sophie Wright, of New Orleans, is a living Saint—"Saint Sophie" they call her. Miss Wright was born with a species of hip disease that has made her a cripple for life. Every step she takes is torture, and although she is a young women in years, her sufferings have turned her hair snow white. Her parents were poor and barely able to support her through high school. A life cripple, poor, without friends, how could she earn a living sainthood? She began teaching school. That was twenty-five years ago, when such a thing as a night school was unknown in New Orleans. One night a young man, a stranded circus acrobat, came to her and said he could get a job if only he could read and write. Would she not teach him? She did, and that was the beginning of her night school. One by one the pupils came for free instruction until she was crowded out of her little home into larger quarters. To-day as the outcome of Sophie Wright's self-sacrificing labors the night schools of New Orleans instruct two thousand pupils, and some of the leading citizens have been educated in these schools. Miss Wright started a private school for girls which is very successful. She makes her living by teaching in this school all day and gives her evenings to "her boys" in the night school. This crippled woman has built a home for crippled children. She is the main support of the home for convivalescents and scores of other charities. Every year the Plcayune, a newspaper, gives a loving cup to that citizen who has done the greatest public good for the city during the year. Several years ago Miss Wright received the cup. In it was a check for $10,000, subscribed by the people of New Orleans to cancel a debt she had assumed in making room for her night schools. Is it strange they should call her St. Sophie or that she is also known to the people as "the best citizen of New Orleans?" She has effectively answered the age long query respecting woman, "What can she do?" She is of that noble company of women who are coming into their own in this, our day: Sophie Wright, "leading citizen of New Orleans." And there are others—plenty of them.—Albany Journal. "Mirrors," says the thoughtful man, "were given to woman so that she may see herself as others see her." "Hardly," comments the man with the faded whiskers. "They were given to her so she may make herself see herself as she wants others to see her." Chicago Post. Different Curiosity. We wonder as Mars comes in view if there are some up there; the men all wonder what they do—the women what they wear. Argumentum ad Hominem. "Husband," you never kiss me except when you want some money." Wife—"Well, isn't that often enough?"—Judge. As to An Actor. "Why didn't he make good?" Well, he tried to take a dress suit and a bunch of epigrams into vaudeville." Louisville Courier-Journal. Another Kick. "Seems to me these Arctic explorers kill a lot of game-wantonly." Yes, and they also pick the polar flowers." Louisville Courier-Journal. Offensive Humor. "What are you doing down town?" "Trying to get something for my wife." "Had any offers?" — Louisville Courier-Journal. The Main Question Washington, D. C. — The alarming increase in the cost, of living, due to the rapid and constant advance in the price of necessities, is to be investigated by the Government. Senator Crawford: of South Dakota, has asked Secretary Nagel, of the Department of Commerce and Labor, for a conservative statement on the facts. Should the Secretary, from data in his possession, fail to give the facts, the Department of Commerce will press a resolution in the Senate) directing the Commissioner to investigate and report to Congress early, that there may be prompt remedial legislation. Senator Crawford purposes to get at the bottom facts as to the advance in prices. There is suspicion in his part of the country that combination and community of interest have something to do with conditions that are alarming and fast growing intolerable. Senator Crawford is an opponent of all monopolistic trusts and corners in farm and dairy products. Preliminary investigations show there have been no reports from the Commissioner of Labor on the costs of living, the advance in price, of the farm and dairy products since 1907. At that time a report was made that Labor was not able to purchase as much as. in previous years. The report, was severely bifacised by Republican statesmen, because a political campaign was about to open. An amended report soon appeared, and its comparisons, more exhaustive, than in the first report, explained some of the most damaging statements previously made. Increased Cost 37 Per Cent. Since 1907 there has been a sharp increase in the cost of living, and a gradual increase for a dozen years. In a special dispatch to The American from Trenton, N. J., it was stated by the press that the cost of living in New Jersey has increased in thirteen years 37.13 per cent. These, facts, have been brought home to a number of Senators by their constituents. The people, want to know whether combinations and price arrangements have raised cost to consumers; what the farmer and the middle man get; in determining whether the margins of profit are too great. Senator Crawford will have little difficulty in getting his resolutions of inquiry passed. Senator Bristow, of Kansas, believes combinations have something to do with the advance of the cost of necessities, but thinks that the desire for luxuries has more. "The people have grown accustomed to luxuries," he said. "For years they got the best of everything at prices lower than now. When prices were advanced because of demand, they had to take the next best. The result has been a general advance of all grades of necessities. I believe the combinations have had much to do with it; but not all. "When the wholesaler advances slightly, the retailer advances, and the two or more advances make before the article reaches the consumer makes the general advance a burden on the wage-earner." I would like to know the relationship that exists in all cases on, in large, commercial terms. The retailer I have heard, but do not know, that in some instances the wholesaler controls the retailers and fixes the retail price. "I do not think the tarjin can'g held responsible for these advances. McAlester, Okla.—Eleyer collieries of four different companies were closed at Coalgate, Okla., by Mine Inspector Hanaty, because they had ignored his formal notice that they must cease maintaining mule stables in the mines. Inspector Hamatry's order for all operations to cease until His rille is complied with - immediately throw 5000 miners there, temporarily out of employment. *Electrical* applications will be installed to do the work. Thery, can, he, no defense of the woolen schedules, no justification for the sugar tariffs except to insure perpetuity to the Sugar Trust. Opposes Investigation. : "I cannot see 'what good results would flow from an investigation of these conditions at this time.' Senator, Perkins, of California, believes the advance is due to the law of supply and demand, that production, has not kept pace with the growth of population. "Mahy years ago, I was a cattle raiser," he said. "We got $12 to $15 for a steer. To-day that steer brings $45, to $50. I sold sheep at $1.50 a head. They now bring $5 for mutilum. Wheat has sold at fifty cents a bushel; it is now more than $1 in Chicago. The cattle raiser and the wheat grower get a large percentage of this increase. "For formerly the cities could be fed in large part by the product of surrounding territory. Now, the necessities are demanded in such bulk they must be transported great distance. This increases the cost of the necessities." Cost to Go Still Higher. That the cost of living soon will be greater than ever before, is indicated by the December report, just issued by the Bradstreet Company. The report shows that the prices of commodities 'to-day' are within a small fraction of the record. Up to date the highest prices ever known, in this country for commodities was March 1, 1907. According to Bradstreet's table of index numbers, on December 1, this year, the level stood at $9.1262. On March 1, 1907, the level was $9.1293. That is the price of commodities to-day is within a small fraction of one per cent of the highest record. Bradstreet's report shows that, theoretically, a man going to the wholesale market place to purchase a pound of each of ninety-six articles would have had to pay on December 1, of this year about $9.12%. On March 1 last like, goods might have been purchased for nearly ninety-one cents 'less' while on December 1, 1908, they were cheaper by 91.35 cents. Bradstreet's index numbers are the totals of the prices per pound of ninety- six articles, quarterly or monthly, which is used as a standard of com- parison. The groups that make up the index numbers are set out in the following table, which shows the striking in- crease in the cost of living this year as compared to last: Dec. 1, Dec. 1, 1903, 1909. Breadstuffs $0.0979 $0.1014 Drystock 1227. 4010 Provisions 2,0603 2,3187 Furniture 11607. 1057 Leather and leather 1,1825 1,2875 Textiles 2,5532 2,7650 Metals 5881. 5910 Coat and coke 0963. 0070 Oils 3637. 3763 Nail stores 0682. 0838 Building material 0804. 0827 Chemicals, drugs 3579. 5958 Miscellaneous 2744. 2712 Total $3,2133 $9,1262 Total $3,2135 $3,1262 The report shows that prices continue to move, upward. If the present rate of increase continues, it can be a matter of only a short time before the, highest prices ever known will be recorded, for all kinds of commodities. $120 a Year From Government if You're 65 and Don't Make $210. Washington, D. C.—An old age home, guard bill* was introduced in the Horse by Mr. Wilson, of Pennsylvania. It provides that all persons over sixty-five years of age who have resided in the United States for twenty-five years and have been citizens for fifteen years not possessing property, exceeding $1600 in value or with an income in, excess of $240 a year may be enrolled to receive a pension of $129 a year to be paid quarterly. Mr. Wilson is a labor man. "That suffragette lady orator delivered, some forcible arguments, Mayme." "And how 'wow' she dressed?" — Loulsville Courrier Journal. Never Again. "Why don't you give your wife an allowance?!" "I tried that once, and she spent it before. I could borrow it back."—Louisville Courier-Journal. A PAYING 300. "Do you find poultry keeping pays?" "Well, no; I can't say that it pays me, but I think that it, pays my boy, Jim." "How's that?" ' "Well, you see, I bought him the fowls. I have to pay for their keep and buy the eggs from him, and he eats them."—Illustrated Bits. "When any one faints, open all the windows." "And what if they are already, open?" "Close them faintly." — Louis- ville Courrier-Journal. Partial Cure. "I fear you are the victim of the drink habit." "You misjudge me. Lack of the price cured me of the drink habit long ago. It's merely the thirst that bothers me now." - Philadelphia Ledger. Very Irritating. "We got our cook and our housemaid to take opposite sides on this polar questions." "And that means." "That they'll both stay with us until it is settled."—Louisville Courler-Journal. "Tell me about your early struggles, grandpa." "Sony I never had no struggles worth mentioning. Early in life I managed to snag out a gentleman's agreement and a few reliable rebates."—Louisville Courier-Journal. The Double Habit "You say it was your 'double' that stole the chickens?" "Yassuh." "You know I gave you thirty days once for chicken stealing," "Ah remembah, sut." "Well, this time you get sixty. That's the court's double." — Philadelphia Ledger. Established 1876 By JOHN H. DEVEAUX, “Pusuisieo EVERY SATURDAY 462 West Broad Street, {Bell Phone 2171 ee ‘SusscrirTion Bates: - One Year ecssseceseesesseseseeeeenseesesBEe26 Six Months csssccsecsseneeseeseceecee 075 Three Months. cscsscsessseeeesesesee +50 Remittance must be made by Ewpress gt Post Office Money Order, or Register- Qd Letter. Advertising rates glyen on application. Entered at the Post Office at Savannah, Gg_as Sedond-Ciass mail matter. Satorpay, Decewsrr 25, 1909 ——————— Merry Christmas! ‘Tae. Taronxe bids its many readers and patrons a Merry Christmas. j In this season of good cheer let us not be unmindful of the less fortunate ones among us. Tms year has only a few more days before its expiration, and be numbered among the ‘thas been? Ovr friend Trottér of the Guardian has been pouring hot shots in the South for the ill- treatment of colored men in this Seetion, Tne Trreuxe respect- fully invites our trenchent brother to stop the mobbing of colored men in Boston’s strects. Ir was in Albany, Ga,, where a white money order clerk was ar- rested, charged with embezzling money erders belonging to a col- ored institution. The officers of this colored institution have lost many a dollar on this account. Tam death of Leopold, the Bel- gian monarch, will cause no tears among the colored eitizens of this orany other country, especially the natives of the Congo. He was the most barbarous ruler of recent times, and despised by all decent people who were aware of his dis- sipated escapades. Comriatrsts have been justly made about the manner in which our people is treated‘at the ticl.ct window of the Union Station. No time is taken in giving them in- formation and they are generally badly treated. We would advise the next one that is likewise treated to report the matter to the proper officials who will not under any circumstances countenance such treatment of any class of their patrons. Tue recent disclosures of the horrible condition that exists at the Atlanta stockade is enough to put to shame any community. Ed- itor Seely of the Georgian is to he commended for this disclosure, even though he is seemingly only interested in the white prisoners of Russian-like prison. The unfor- tunates of the stockade are only placed there for triyal offenses, yet they are treated worst than the most lowest criminals. For ways of humanity Atlanta should imitate Savannah. . Dourtse the week the telegraphic columns of the daily paper's teem- ed with accounts of conflicts he- tween the races, These occur- rences cause sadness and are re- gretted by all law-loving people. Such affrays could be avoided if less .prejudice existed and more conservatism and love for law and order were prevalent. All bad colored men should be punished and all white men who think that they are the law within them- selves should be taught otherwise. ee Ir is not proper for a -body of white men for the least. pretext to arm themselves in order to hunt down a colored man accused of the least offense. There are suf- ficient officers in every community. for this purpose; and when this is found to be inadequate there is a legal way to secure additional numbers. Prevent these white men from promiscuously arming themselyes and it will be found that much of the so-called ree, conflicts will be events of the, past. 4 4s has been noted, the Proasi- dent has recommended to con- gress, anda bill has been intrc- duced for’ the reimbursement of the depositors of the defunct Freedman’s bank. The prospects for its passage are bright, It was noted in one of our contempor:- ries that the, honor for the push- ing of this movement is wrobe- fully given. This honor right- fully belongs to Hon. Judson W. Lyons of Georgia. He has been a consistent adyocate of this mea- sure and over # year ago he began his campaign in this direction, seeing various Congressmen nnd Senators, and even secured thesup- port of the President who readily recommended it in nis message. Capt. Lyons? efforts in this direc- tion are well known to the ones in Power and those of us who are not in a position to know should not: give the honor where it dces not belong. The thing now for us all to-do is to'commend Caépt. Lyons for his able lead in this matter, and bend all of oar’ energies in in- fluencing our Oengressmen and ‘Senators to vote in favor of this saat measure: ‘ Fox the opening the tax books until its closing Tan Trrsunx has advised our voters to pay their tax and register. When the tax books closed on Monday about 425 voters had registered. Compar- ing this with former off years, the number is yery gratifying, but not what it should be. In- stead of four hundred and more yoters, we should’ have had over four thousand from the large number of men in this county. While the tax beoke have closed, it will not prevent veters from registering. « This can be done up tosix months of an election, Tun Tkrsune admonishes the colored yoters notonly in this cousity, but in the First Congressional district and the State at large to take ad- vantage of this opportunity of having their names placed on the yoter’s list. A man without a vote is several dagrees toward serfdom. In the coming year let our men act manly and become full-fledged citizons indeed by hav- ing their names on the registration books. ‘Sem-Centennlal Celebra- tion of the Emancipa- tion Proclamation. Last Augast at Louisville, Ky., the Negro Businesa League passed a resolution empowering its Presi- dent, Dr. Booker T. Washington, to proceed to formulate plans for holding in 1918 a Semi-Centennial Celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation. Last month Dr. Washingtor laid the matter before President ‘Taft and the latter immediately gave his approval of the plan, and in his annual message transmitted to Congress Monday, December 6. not only indore the propo- ‘sition, but requested permission of ‘Congress to appoint a commission to consider plans, ete., for holding such an exposition. To carry out the President’s suggestion, and at the request and suggestion, of leading officers of the National Negro Business League, and other interested bodies, Congressman E. L. Taylor, Jr., of Ohio, member of the House Committee on Ap- propriations and Congressman William A. Rodenberg, chairman of the House Committee on Indus trial Arts and Expositons, have together offered the following joint resolution, which was intro- duced in Congress Tuesday of this week: Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Con- press Assembled; ‘That the President of the United States be, and he is hereby, au- thorized to appoint 2 commission consisting of seven persons to con- sider carefully whether or not it. is advisable to hold an exposition in the United States in the year nineteen hundred and thirteen to commemorate the fiftieth anniver- sary of the issuance of the Emsn- cipation Proclamation granting: freedom to the Negroes; and that the said commission report to Con- ress on the first Monday in De- cember, nineteen hundred gnd ten. Sec. 2. That to “enable said commission to carry out the pur-. poses of this Act, the sum of five’ thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is nereby authorized to‘be expended. Che members of said commission shall serye without compensation, out shall be paid their necessary expenses, and disbursements made inder this Act Shall be made by Secretary of the Treasury on souchers approved by the Chair- nan of said commission. A similar bill tothe above has een introduced in the Senate by senator Jones. Dr. Washington is angcuine of same becoming a law.} St. John’s Colored Mis- sion. | St. John’s Colored Mission was for- mally opened by the Rector, the Rev., 3 M. Kriecson, on Sunday afternoon November 28th (first Sunday in Advent) at No. 68 North Broadway. There was a very fair attendance; in fact, the seat ing capacity was fally taxed. “The Rec- tor in his address signified his pleasure nt the manifest interest, as also in the hearty service. He emphasizes duty, and said it was both duty and pleasure when proeeeding from prineiple and love. He antisipated a strong arm of =t, John’s out of the movement. It was hoth fitting and suspicions, he said, that St.¢ John's Colored Mission was born practionlly on the beginning of the Guarch’s} year, Mrs Reynolds of 24 Culver Street ‘presided at the or gan. and Messrs. Hilton and Pinder were ushers, . Services wéll be maintained every Wednesday evening, and Sundays at 11 and 8, 8 with Sunday sehool at 3:30 Pm. by the Lay Reader in chargo; Mr U. F. H. Gunthorpe, by whose | efforts the Mission was started. Under | the fostering care of the Rector, who has taken a jpersonal Interest in 'it from the first, it promises, indeed, to become a “atroug ann of St John’s."—Bt. Jobn’s Paritjh Record, Yenkets, N.Y. Ee Cen me I oh Emancipation Day. ext aed, will be Emanci- pation: Bay. rrangements have een made to obserye: the same. The usual pomp and ceremony of years ago will be missed. A parade will be held preceed- ing the literary exercises which will be held at the F. a. B. Church, Franklin Square. Th. address will be delivered by Kev. W. L. Jones, D. D., and every one is expecting it to be ante ing. \e program begins at 11 >* o'clock inthe morning. - ~ Program as follows: Master of ceremonies, Rey. I. T. Griner, Palen M. E. Church Musio Invocation, Bey. L. W. Boyn- ton Selection by choir; ‘America’ Emancipation Proclamation, Mr. W. O. P. Sherman, Jr. Selection, Imperial Quartette Paper, Miss Rachel Ethel Wright Collection Emancipation Address, Rev. W. L. Jones, D. D,, pastor First A. B, Church 4s 8olection by the choir Bonediction, Rev. H. L. Hay. wood, pastor Friendship Baptist Chorech. St. Benedict’s Charch. The great Feast of Christmas will be eelebrated with great sol- emnity in 8t. Benedict’s Shurch at 5:30. m. A solemn high mass will be celebrated .by very Rev- Ignatius Lissfer; assisted by Fath- er Obrecht #md Father Dahlent. This will be the most imposing service and those who wish to get ag seat are requested to come early. | After the high mass there will be low masses until 10:30, when 2 second high mass with sermon will take place. Rey. Gustave Obrecht will be ‘the celebrant; the mass will be followed by benediction of ‘the Most Blessed Sacrement. Our choir has prepared a fine sclection Jof Christmas music. ‘The church will be beautifully decorated: the chief feature will be a pretty little crib, which represents the myste- ries of Bethlehom, After the last ‘service parents and children will meet in the school rooms, where the goo@ Franciscan Sisters will have erected 2 protty little Christ-. mes tree. It will be Joaded with many good things, which Santa Clause will distribute to the child- ren, Our little ones will surprise their parents with appropriate Christmas songs and_ recitations. The parents are. cordially invivea to be present at the occasion aid to witness the joy and-happiness ut their children. There will be no Sunday School and no evening de- votions on Christmas day; the whole afternoon will be free for joyful family gatherings. ‘Lhe morning in the church, the even ing in the home—this is the best way of spending a real huppy und christien Christmas, ‘To ull the members of St. Benedict’s Church and their friends, we wish sll ti. blessings of the seasun and 2 merry Christmas. On Sunday the ors - nary services will take place. tus the High Mass at 10:30 a. m., solemn Baptism will be administer- ed in the church. - St. Philip Dota. true and tried not withstanding the rain and bad day on last Sun- day there were quite 2 crowd out atlla.m., to hear Rev. R. H. Singleton, our new pastor. The choir and congregation sang “Be ‘fore Jehovah’s awful Throne ye fnations bow with sacred joy.” ‘Rey, Singleton’s text was from Galatians 1-17. Rev. Singleton discussed this passage of scripture at length and the subject was one that those that were out were well paid for facing the inclement weather, Everybody is invited to come Sunday. The pastor will deliver the Christmas sermon, also special music will be rendered. The pastor, officers and members wish our frieads a merry Christmas and hope that they will Jive to see many more. The good feelings that have existed between the ‘members of St Philip and Rev. ‘Lindsay our ex-pastor’sadministra- tion was expressed last week in more than one way. On Wednes- day night at the Sunday school teachers meeting Mrs. J. A. Lind- say was presented witha hanJ- some ladies gold watch as an ex- pression of appreciation for the valuable service rendered in the ‘Sunday school. The presentation wos by Mrs. C. L. White in an el- ‘oquent and feeling way. Class No. 4 of which Mrs Lindsay was teacher also presented her with a valuable brass clock. The pre- sentation was by Mrs. Seabrook. Mrs. Lindsay was equal to the emergency and responded and as- sured her class and the school that she would always keep these pres- ents as a token of good feeling that has and will always exist be tween her and St. Philips Sunday School. Rev. Lindsay and fami.. left for Augusta, Ga., oh Friday of lest weak. They wero the re- cipwuts of many presents from fierds, Ou izst Thursday even- ing or the eve cf tLe departure of Rec Lirds:) aut the parsonage githadn Leto friends to say geoelye. wi ed -him success Int «+. « sa tabor Every nae te lye civ to be out on tocove ". « wrdsare also in- vighs ove, with us. The da te. ch » will have ‘their Viet ibs tres i stvities on Mon- Co waft. fa iuttle ones will be sce to feel glad because Santa ‘L1aus will remember them. ‘The following services will be held to- morrow (Sunday) prayer meeting at 5:30 p, m., preaching at11 a. m. Sunday School at 3 p. m., A. C. L, at 4:30 p. m.. preaching at 8 p.m. Stnmgers are cordially in- vited. F BR Chorch. Despite the very inclement weather on Sunday night, @ good crowd attended services. Rey Wright read for the lesson Philip- pians 2:1-19. The text was from Phil. ‘2:5, “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ.” The lesson was a beautiful one given by Paul to the Philippians. ‘Though Paul had.been persecut- ing the Christians all of his life, he was now converted and trying to help others to be good-Chris- tians. The choir sang ‘‘Glory be to the Father.” A collection was taken for a poor siclr brother. Sunday afternoon we will have our last communion for this year. You are invited to come down. Second Saptist Church. The pastor preached at both hours Sunday. Regular services as usual during the week. Tho rally workers are at work in earn- est for the big rally the third Sunday in March, The sick list is small; those sick are Sisters Holmes, Maxwell, Paige, Green and one or two others. Qne fun- eral this week. The Sunday school exercises will be held Sun- day afternoon. Everybody invit- ed to,attend the watch meeting next Friday night. The members are requested to ba present Sun- day morning as roll eall will be continued till an accurate list is ascertained. The Women’s Mis- sienary Society will be reorganized the lirst of the year. The pastor will preach Sunday the closing sermon of the year. Don’t fail to hear him i a = TEESE S..5 a Ue uSe TS ese bee < ° CLOTHING Pe es bard | Fall and § Winter § peace F Morning, Afternoon, Evening f Ladies’ Suits, @ Hats, Coats, Waists, Skirts, S's Men’s Suits, OVERCOATS Hats, Shoes Boys’ and Children’s SUITS 4 Be Sure And Come, You're Invited. F SOUVERIRS fj = Menter & i RosenbloomCo. #) BY 0 ¢ f.ougnion ot. ig tip ataine Bi fo.lay Sveain» fiw : PEKIN THEATR E The Meeca for: Patrons of HIGH CLASS VAUDEVILLE KRTTSTS, | THIS WEEK "> MARGARET SCOTT, ; BLACK PATTI NO. 2 : 10 igh artists ‘10 EXisgh Artists ' Direct from leading Vaudeville Theatres in the North and\iest. ~ rer rt of ls GLENN -€ FISHER |» Some Singing. Some Dadéing. ‘ heen amen sa ee are Russell & Russell, In their Novelty Sketch, 7 BILLIE OWENS,. | ‘i ..- Great Eccentric Comedian, direct from Chicago. \s ‘ DAVIS & NUGENT ES Producers of Fun Galore. z 2oo0ft. of Flickerless Motion Pictiites PEKIN ORCHESTRA ‘ . Under the direction of PROF. MILLER, of Cincinnati, _ Nightly, Doors open 7:30 | ~ Performances 8 and 9:20 90 Minutes of Amusement. THe BEAUTIFUL ILLUMIN ATED TOUSE ox WEST BRAD Sr. EEE FoR RoW ts, | 46 Attractive Houses on Joe Strest between Paulsen and Harmon Sts. Brandnew. Every convenience: _ $5.00 per month. 1 Ready fi y February Ist. For inf i nly. 07 SHAS, H. SINGLETON, Sorrel Baildon ee? SAVANNAH TRUS CO., ~*~ 13 BAY STREET, East. cna i % ° eee @ . Ww Holiday Bargains. - Christmas. j | We need all the Money we ¢an scrap up as we have friends who must be remembered during the yule tid®, 3 We apperciate your generous patronage for tor the past 19 months and we will help you to save by giving you"low rateson all holiday goods. Look over our line before pureliasing your presents. We handle a full stoek of firé werks. OE es omg $3.00 Hair Brush : 3 - - $2.36— $2.00 Hair Brush Nae ‘ - 2150 $1.00 Hair Brush # 2 3 ue 7% $1.50 Box Fine Writing Paper = : 3140 Fancy Boxes “Xmas Gandy all Sizes. 0? $5c Box Sweet Seap Te : - 19, 25c Talc. Power : oe eer ‘is 4 Cakes Violet Sweet Seap * - = “16. = 25% discount yn Fountain Syringes, si = PATE’S ORUG STORE, . Gor. Halland West Broad Sts.) 7 oe Phone 660° tn rt Popular Music Again. | i : The eat musical comegr® wenled | The Palative, Eee Ie Weere teens Co Ee it he only Colored Cafe of its kind Migs tae Wikinews saber’! SEL rani: SS ant the New Vork Sunday Wonl:his abcae, { BEAT e een GAME ed (through Chas. K Harris, the music! Jrome Cook Meg poblishers) the Words and miusie «f is | ome Cooking our Specialty. bestfsong from the “Goddess of Liberty.” EDWARD JOHNSON! will be given with next Suadas's World’! Proprietor and Caterer.1 Church Notice. Shepherd's Chapel, Primitive Church Green street, Ditmersville_Savaring}r Gay of which Rev. Samuel F Shepherd is pastor, is the First Chureh on the Memorial Roll of Honor. Servives Sun- day, prayer meeting nt Sain. yreach ingatiiam and 8pm ‘Tuesday and Thursday nights preaching tf Notice. A policy with the UNION Muti an ASSOCIATION is equivalent to having the face value of what that policy calls for deposited in what one might cou- sider the safest bank in the State of Georgia. By all enterprising ‘race lov- ing Negroes, this company is considered to be one of the race's greatest assets. And why?” It has stood like a cizantic stone wall thrn two panics. and like the great work, the harder the wind blow, and the more terrific the storm, the deeper this grand old_ institution of |which the appreciative Negroes are 0 proud, rooted and grounded itself into their affections. This company is still adhering fo its time honored custom of paying every claim promptly on the day it is due; and ever will. Do you carry insurance with them! If ot, why? Call one of their agents und take a policy today: Agents, WL Murray, Capt. F J Hilton, Col. HG Nixon, J Hi Baldwin, W H_ Harvey, superintendent of agents. Miss G V Wallace, secretary. For further infor- mation phone 1470) © Lindsay. Dist Manager, Williams Builfing 509 West Rroad street, or Write Wut, Driskell, Sec'y and Gen’l Mgr, 210 Anburn Ave Atlanta, Ga. FOX’S. : Antique Shoppe 212 Whitaker street. We pay high cash prices for old Mahogany Furniture, Brass Fend- ers, Dog Irons, Old Clocks, Blue China and Old Before _ the war Curios. t ce . 4 | The Palative, The only Colored Cafe of its kind | in the city. D | SEA FOOD AND GAME 7 in season. Home Cooking our Specialty. EDWARU JOHNSON! Proprietor and Caterer.; d17 Bunrovens Sraeer’ 22°Open alll night. _ - eee Nirs. A. P, Williams, ” '521 Gaston Street, east. | Graduate of Prof. Roherer's World Famous Institute, New York City BODY MASSEUES WITH- SWEEDISH MOVEMENT, FACIAL MASSAGE, HAIR_DRESSING, Care of the 7 TLAM and SCALP. a FACE, CREAMS ~ ———AND ““TYATR TONIDS. MANICURE and CHIROPODIST ° ee Mrs. Wm. Wilkerson, Graduate from Mrs. C, A. Geaipy’> School, Back, Bay, Boston. Gives Treatments: Facial Massage, Hair and Scallp. bre Hair-Dressing, Shampooing, Marcel Wayqe. Dyeing and Bleavhing, Ss & Switches and Paths 221 CHARLTON ST., East. Patronage solicited. = an i Will call at residende. - 7 Garey’s Variety Bakery Gonds delivered promptly - : to any part of the city .". 506 West Broad St, near Gaston}. Phone 1331 L. " Men's Sunday Club. Rev. Wm. Lewis, a native of Soudan, Africa, will address the Men's Sunday Club tomorrow afternoon. It will be a treat to hear him. "Young Man's Death" Mr. James Robinson, one of the sons of Mr. Foster Robinson, died early Monday night after an illness of some length. He was buried at Yamassee on Tuesday. Young Robinson bore his affliction manfully and was perfectly resigned to die. The father has a number of loyal friends who sympathize with him and Mrs. Robinson in their bereavement. St. Stephen's Sunday School Concerts The concert of St. Stephen's Sunday School takes place on Wednesday evening next promptly at 8 o'clock. A very pretty program has been arranged and with the excellent training of the children, the same will be interestingly presented. The usual invitation is extended to friends of the church to attend. The Day of Advent. This day all christians observe as the anniversary of the nativity of our Saviour. This day should bring joy and gladness to the hearts of everybody, and no one should be so selfish as to refrain from spreading the full measure of good cheer to his fellowman. The day should be observed in becoming manner. The cup that inebriates, should be avoided, dissipation should be frowned upon and any unbecoming form of observance of the day should not be countenanced. Christmas Services at Congregational Church. Tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock at the First Congregational Church, Rev. W. L. Cash, pastor will deliver a Christmas sermon. The choir will render special music for the occasion. At night the services will be equally interesting. On Tuesday night the Sunday School will have its usual Christmas exercises and Santa Claus will pay a visit to the children. Friday night special watch service will be held from 10:30 to 12 o'clock. All of these services will be held at the chapel of the Beach. Beginning with the first Sunday in the year, the services will be held in the church edifice, which has been recently renovated. Red Cross Fete. Next Tuesday night Masonic Temple is expected to be emblazoned with a large array of ladies and gentlemen finely costumed and gliding along the floors to the strains of the sweetest music. The occasion is to be the Red Cross Fete for the benefit of Charity Hospital. The committee having the affair in charge is a guarantee for its success in every particular. This will be an excellent opportunity for our leading ones to show their liberality for charity and have an enjoyable time among themselves. In this season of good cheer let our best people help by attending this Fete. Chatham Hall School. Gaston and Montgomery Sts. The Christmas exercises will take place in the Chatham Hall School next Monday Dec. 27, at 3:30 p. m. A nicely decorated Christmas tree will be erected, and a little Christmas box will be prepared for every one of the dear little folks. The children, it seems, have some pleasant surprises in store for their parents on the festive occasion. Come and see what our little ones can do. They have been well trained by their devoted teachers Miss Dora White and Miss Carrie Elliot. The parents of the children and the friends of the school are cordially invited to attend the joyful event. Remember the day and the hour, Monday Dec. 27, at 3:30 p. m. St. Jaines Dots. There were not as many present on Sunday morning as usual. Services were conducted by Deacon A. Lenard at 11 a. m. and also at 8 p. m. On account of such bad weather Sabbath school could not be had. Little Raymond Greatheart departed this life last Sunday, morning at 7 o'clock, after a very short illness. Raymond died triumphant and has gone to his reward. He was a faithful member of the church and Sunday school, and was loved by all who knew him. We have lost a very good and faithful little member. Raymond has left a host of friends to grieve his death. The remains were taken to Americus, Ga., last Sunday night. Asleep in Jesus; blessed sleep. From which none ever wakes to weep, A calm and undisturbed repose, Unbroken by the last of foes, Tomorrow the following services will be held: Praver meeting at 5:30 a. m., preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m., Sunday school at 3 p. m., A. C. E. League at 4:30 p. m. Strangers and visitors are cordially invited. Local Dots. 38 Youns cres Chill and Fever. Hymes K. and B. Pills, try them for Kinney complaints. Mrs. Lizzie Hill left on Monday last for Palm Beach, Fla., where she will spend the winter. Mrs. R. W. Cole spent last week very pleasantly in Hardee- ville, S. C. visiting her daughter Miss Rosalie Cole who is teaching there. Miss Jennie Lawrence of New York is spending the Christmas holidays in the city visiting her mother and friends. Miss Daisy Berrien has returned home after spending some time in Jacksonville with Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell. Her visit was made a very pleasant one. Miss Rosalie Cole is at home spending the Christmas holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Cole. Miss Cole reports having a very flourishing school at Hardeeville, S. C. Wanted by colored young woman position to sew with dressmaker office work or clerk in grocery store. Five years experience as clerk. Address 425 West Bolton street. 3t The many friends of Mr. P. R. Butler, superintendent Savannah Golf Club, whose armwas recently broken, will be pleased to know that he is much improved and is out again. Miss Eva Dallas left on Monday last for Brunswick where she is visiting her relatives and friends. She will also visit Jacksonville, Fla. and other cities before returning. Mrs. Mamie E. D'Antignae Life of 3133 W. 135th street, N. Y. will spend the Christmas in Stanford, Conn., in company with Mrs. Bertha Coleman and Mrs. Mary Parker; after returning to the city they will be given a grand reception by Mr. T. Life. First Class catering can be had by calling on Mrs. M. Lockett Small, 817 West Broad street. For ice cream, salads, picnic boxes and desserts for Sunday dinner. Catering of all kinds. After spending considerable time in Jersey City, N. J., and other places, Mrs. Sylvia Anderson Jones and Mrs. Ida Wilson, left Saturday on the City of Columbus to spend the holidays in Savannah among their many friends. Mr. Wm. H. Jackson was buried on last Wednesday. He died in Jacksonville, Fla. He left a mother, Mrs. Sophia Jackson, and two brothers, Messrs. Norman and Chris Jackson, and two sisters Mrs. Anna Deas, Miss Minnie Jackson and four children to mourn his death. 38 Tonic cures Chill and Fever. The Emancipation Association will hold an important meeting next Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at St. Philip A. M. E. Church to make final arrangements for the celebration of Emancipation. Miss Honrietta Gadson made a trip to Florida, where she attended the marriage of her sister. Miss Ida Beatrice to Mr. Riley H, Hicks of that city. The ceremony was performed at the Gethsemane Baptist Church at four o'clock. The young Twilight of the S. L. I. Branch met at 1416 Vine street, and each member received a dividend from 50 cents to a dollar according to the class of membership This speaks well for the society which was organized just three years ago. Mr. S. D. Bissard, is president and Miss Lottie Genross is treasurer. 88 Tonic cures Chill and Fever. Hymes K. and B. Pills, try them for Kidney complaints. Mrs. Maria Simmons who has been spending a while in New York, returned to the city about a week ago. She leaves next week for Florida. Her friends were glad to see her looking so well. Mrs. R. B. Brooks left on Wednesday night for Americus, Dawson and other points to spend about a month with relatives and friends. Mrs. William Wilkerson of Boston, Mass., is in the city to spend the winter with her sister, Mrs. Williams, 221 Charlton street east. She is a graduate manicurist and chiropodist and will practice while in the city. At the regular meeting of Household of Ruth No 3588 on Friday night Dec. 17th, the following officers were elected: Miss Pearlena Smith, Worthy Recorder; Mrs. F. Perry, Worthy Treasurer; Mrs. Julia Ward, Prelate; Mr. R. Edmondson, Worthy Counsel; Miss Guusie Jackson, Mrs. Lowe, Mrs. Eliza Powell, Trustees; Mrs. M. Harril N. G.; Miss Albertina Smith, R. N. G.; Mrs. Viola Black, M. N. G.; Mrs. S. E. Robinson, P. M. N. G.; Mrs. Deas, Worthy Chaplain; Mrs. Pleasant, Worthy Shepherd; Mrs. C. Davis, Usher; Mrs. J. Woodruff, S. S. to R. N. G.; Mrs. M. Fields, J. S. to R. N. G.; Mrs. Sophia Harris, S. S. to M. N. G.; Mrs. P. G. Jones, J. S. to M. N. G. Officers will be installed on 3rd, Friday night in January 1910. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. Habersham and Harris Streets Services: Sunday school 9:45 a. m. Sundays, 11 a. m. and 8:15 p. m. Wednesdays, 8:15 p. m. Regards to All. To the editor of THE TRIBUNE. Will you be kind enough to allow space in your paper for these lines to friends of Savannah, I fear I will not be able to reach you all by correspondence before Christmas and New Years, allow me to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, wishing you many blessings. Allow me to express my thanks for the hospitality shown me while in your city, shall long be remembered. Memoriam. New York Dec, 11, 1909. In loving remembrance of my dear 'mother, MOLLIR WHITFIELD, who departed this life Dec 23, 1895. Mother, oh my darling mother, How my heart still yearns for thee, After all these years have passed If its true departed spirits, Watch o'er those they loved on earth Then I know that yours are with me. Even at this midnight hour. For thy presence seems quite near me Ere I say my good night prayers, And if so that you are near me Though your face I cannot see; May I feel your blessed presence Always even to the end. Her daughter. Anna Ellza. In loving memory of JAMES H. HOOKER, who departed this life Dec. 22nd, 1908, He was a consistent Christian, a loving husband, a devoted father, a faithful friend, and a loyal citizen. While our hearts with grief are break- ing, Thou to heavenly joy art waking; Clouds of sorrow O'er us glooming Shadow not thy life's sweet blooming. Lord, in mercy comfort us. "Israel's shepherd safely fold thee, In His bosom gently hold thee, And our feet in mercy guilding. Bring us where Thou art abiding. Heavenly Father, hear our prayer." His devoted wife, Eugenia Hooker. AMUSEMENT COLUMN. Coming Events in The So- eld World. A new year festival will be given by the Catholic Mutual Aid Society at Harris street Hall, Tuesday night January 4th Tickets 25 cents. A grand New Year Hop will be given by the Porters Benevolent Association at Harris Street Hall, Wednesday night January 5th. Tickets 15 cents. Adamant Lodge No 7862, G U O of O F will give their first anniversary at Harris street hall, Monday night January 10, Tickets 35 and 50 cents. The third annual dance of the Colored Railway Trainmen will be given at Masonic Temple, Wednesday night January 5th. Tickets 25 cents. Attend the second New Year entertainment, given by Georgia Company No. 1, U R K of D at Harris street hall, Monday night January 3rd. Tickets 25 and 40 cents. The Y G E A and S Club will give their 12th annual entertainment at Harris street hall, Monday night January 17th. Tickets 25 and 50 cents. A grand Red Cross Fete will be given for the benefit of Charity Hospital at Masonic Temple. Tuesday night Dec. 28. A Mid-winter entertainment will be given by White Rose Court No. 72, O O at Masonic Temple Friday night, January 21st. Tickets 15 cents. The Arlington A and S Club No 142 will give their first annual ball at Masonic Temple Monday night January 17th. Tickets 25 and 40 cents. The annual mid-winter entertainment of Diamond Court 257 O. O C. will take place at Masonic Temple Friday night January 14th. Tickets 15 cents. The L. B. S Club will give their first New Year dance at Masonic Temple, Monday night January 10th. Tickets 25 cents. The Twilight Reapers A. and S. Q will give a grand new year dance at Masonic Temple Monday night January 3rd. Tickets 25 cents. A grand mid-winter entertainment will be-given at Masonic Temple by Willing Workers Fountain No 2799 U. O. T. R. Monday night January 31st. Tickets 25 and 35 cents. A grand lecture will be given by Prof. Geo. W. M. Bryant of Bowling Green, Ky. at Bethelhem Baptist Church Monday night Dec. 27th. No charges at the door. Dr. L. S. Parks, DENTIST 240 Barnard Street, Savannah, Ga. Does all kind of high grade dental work of the best quality and workmanship. Gold crowns and bridge work. White Porcelain Pivot, and Gold Crowns mounted on the natural roots. Gold Fillings, Cement Fillings, and Silver or Amalgam Fillings, from nine to full 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 234 K Gold To Our Patrons. Many times some of our patrons send us memorials, resolutions, etc. to be published expecting same to be done without cost. In this they are mistaken. Such articles are charged for and same must be paid for in advance. tf. Let Us Help You FOR MEN—Sterling sets Elk House kerchief Shaving and W FOR WOMEN—Sterling complex Holden Hand ded Sel down Bogs, U FOR GIRLS Fur Sets, Coats, Drs Silver Novelties kerchiefs EXQUISITE JAPANESE POTTERY B. H. L Select your Xmas press crowed with the most able for holiday gifts, fawn in the South to select fawn want here without was. 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Good Meals Quick Lunches Served by Competent Help Open DAY and NIGHT Doc Mordecai, Proprietor. BEST BROAD ST. Food Meals BK Lunches Day Competent Help DAY and NIGHT Mordecai, Proprietor. We wish to express our ap- show every con- your business to We have an in- hams, Out Just p Give Us A C F. F. JONES, Beef - Veal - 'Mutton Lamb-Pork-Hams' Bacon and CORNED BEEF All Kinds of GAME in Season. Goods promptly delivered to any part of the city free of charge. STALL 31 CITY MARKET WEST SIDE RESTAURANT Bacon and CORNED BEEF All Kinds of GAME in Season. Goods promptly delivered to any part of the city free of charge. STALL 31 CITY MARKET WEST SIDE RESTAURANT 461 West Broad Street, Near Union Station The place to get first class meals. Everything neat and clean. Meals prepared in an appetizing manner and at all hours daily. Meals 15 and 25 cents. Mrs. A. S. Scott, Proprietress. R. B. Brooks, Antique Shop and Furniture Repairing, Upholsterer and Cabinet Maker. Dealer in Novelties of all kinds such as Brass, Silver, Sheffield Plate, Old Coins, Bills, &c., Guns, Pistols, Swords and Jewelry. Chipandale, Heplewhite and Colonial Furniture Bought and Sold. Call or Address 444 Drayton St., Corner Gordon Lane, Sayannah, Ga. your Xmas present—our counters are filled with the most sightly and artistic holiday gifts, forming the most colorful South to select from. You can see there without waste of valuable time. Ging and Art Silver Military Brushes, Bony Military Brushes and complete Robes, Smoking Jackets and Bath Robes, Gloves, Neckwear, Suspenders and Outfits. Suit Cases, Traveling Bags and Art Silver Toilet Arsicles—set sets. Sterling Silver Picture Rings, Mesh Bags and exquisite odd pencil Bags and Greman Silver Mesh Bags and Arfs, Silk and Wool Shawl, Faney Robes and Sacques and Silk Kits, Silk Petticaots and Furs. RLS FOR Presses Gloves, Mesh, Hand- Neckwear, Lagenkerchiefs, Hats FOR BABY The prettiest line of Celluloid Novelties ever sewn this city ERY MAIL ORDER PROMPT EVY, BRO Drug Store We advertise in THE TREACHES every Colored line we want to let you know patronage. You are at Store. We carry a full range just right. Let Live. SCOTT West Broad and Beginning Our Seventh Year We wish to thank the public express our appreciation for the show every consideration possible your business and you will profit from it. We have an increased STOCK of hams, Outings, Overalls, Coles. Just placed in stock a line. Give Us A Call. SCOTT West Broad REMEMBER—We furnish Ice as well a SEABO AIR DAILY SERVICE 12:50 p.m Leaves for mond, Wash all Eastern 11:45 p.m Leaves for mark, Co-stations 6:30 a.m Leaves for mark, Co-stations 2:50 a.m Leaves for Ocala, Tampa 8:00 a.m 1:15 p.m 7:00 a.m Leaves for Americus, Western 5:00 p.m Central Standard Time. Full information at City Ticket Office C. W. Small, C. P. & T. A R. H. Stansell, A. G. P. A. BUY YOUR FALL HATS FROM Phone 660 Corner Hall and West Broad Streets Beginning Our Seventh Year In The Dry Goods Business We wish to thank the public for the patronage in the past and express our appreciation for the same. We make it our business to show every consideration possible to please our costumers. Give us your business and you will profit by our low prices. We have an increased STOCK of Underwear, Hosiery, Hats, Gifts REMEMBER-We furnish Ice Cream in any quantity, Winter as well as Summer. 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 6:30 a m Leaves for Brunswick, Jacksonville, Ocala, Tampa and Florida points 2:50 a m Leaves for Brunswick, Jacksonville, Ocala, Tampa and Florida points 8:00 a m Leaves for Collins, Helena, Cordele Americus, Montgomery and all Western points 5:00 p m Central Standard Time. Full information at City Ticket Office, No. 7 Bull street. Phone 671. C. W. Small, C. P. & T. A. W. P. Seruggs, T. P. A. R. H. Stansell, A. G. P. A. C. B. Ryan, G. P. A. · BUCHANAN'S · THE COLORED MILLINERY STORE. A complete line of Shapes, Flowers; etc., cheaper than any other millinery store in Savannah.... Removed to Williams Building West Broad. Minis and Streets: Drug Store Talk No. 1. We advertise in THE TRIBUNE because this reaches every Colored home in Savannah, and we want to let you know we appreciate your patronage. You are always welcome to our Store. We carry a full stock and our prices are alway just right. Our motto: "Live and Let Live. Pate's Drug Store, SCOTT BROS. West Broad and Gwinnett Sts. Long Our Seventh Year In The Dry Goods Bu- to thank the public for the patronage in the preciation for the same. We make it our consideration possible to please our costume and you will profit by our low prices. Increased STOCK of Underwear, Hosiery, Settings, Overalls, Collars, Ribbons, and N placed in stock a line of Solid Leather SHC Call. We Are Anxious To SCOTT BROS., West Broad and Gwinnett —We furnish Ice Cream in any quan- as well as Summer. EABOARD AIR LINE DAILY SERVICE FROM SAVANNAH :50 p m Leaves for Columbia, Norfolk Rich- mond, Washington, New York and all Eastern Cities :45 p m Leaves for Garnett, Fairfax, Den- mark, Columbia and intermediate stations :30 a m Leaves for Garnett, Fairfax, Den- mark, Columbia and intermediate stations :50 a m Leaves for Brunswick, Jacksonville, Ocala, Tampa and Florida points :15 p m Leaves for Collins, Helena, Cordela Americus, Montgomery and all Western points Hard Time. Station at City Ticket Office, No. 7 Bull street- C. P. & T. A W. P. Soruga A. G. P. A. C. B. Rya SCOTT BROS. West Broad and Gwinnett Sts. Hall and West Broad Streets BROS., and Gwinnett Sts. For In The Dry Goods Business For the patronage in the past and time. We make it our business to please our costumers. Give us any low prices. Underwear, Hosiery, Hats, Gingers, Ribbons, and Neckwear. Of Solid Leather SHOES, We Are Anxious To Serve You. BROS., and Gwinnett Cream in any quantity, Winter or Summer. OARD LINE FROM SAVANNAH Columbia, Norfolk Rich- hington, New York and Cities Garnett, Fairfax, Den- cumbia and intermediate Brunswick, Jacksonville, Tampa and Florida points Collins, Helena, Cordele Montgomery and all points No. 7 Bull street. Phone 671. W. P. Scruggs, T. P. A. C. B. Ryan, G. P. A. The Apollo Orchestra is pleased to notify their patrons that they are ready to fill all engagements. New, up to date, catchy music. Be quick to make your dates or others will be ahead of you. Dr. J. W. Jamerson Firstclass Dentist. All Work Guaranteed. 623 WEST BROAD STREET Bet. Buntingdon and Hall. Bell Phone 2098. Price of Beauty. or Figure. "Women will suffer anything and pay anything for beauty," a well known doctor remarked a short time ago, and, judging by a number of specialists, who have established themselves at most of our large cities; there is not much doubt that their particular business is in a very flourishing condition to day. Almost every week one hears of new methods for the treatment of nature's defects in the appearance of women, and as most of the clientele of beauty doctors are society women, who consider that one payment of £500 or £600 for a more youthful looking complexion, for instance, is good bargain; it naturally follows that the cures are not characterised by cheapness. In some beauty doctors' establishments as their as from £10 to £20 is paid by society women for preparing their hair and complexions for one evening. Sixty-guinea courses of massage treatment, manicuring at four or five sessions a time, salves, powders and collons at ten shillings to twenty shillings a bottle; or bux, and five guineas a month to have one's hair dyed and reded—these are a few of the items in beauty doctors' hills. Not only the women do beauty doctors renovate the hair and completion, remove wrinkles, crowns and cure red noses and freckles by means of creams, massages, etc., but they also claim to be able to provide an entirely new complexion by removing the old one, add inches to the height of a woman, make dimples, plant eyelashes, alter noses and make cheeks plump, smooth and girlish, looking no matter how shaken they may, be or how old the patient. Perhaps the most painful of these treatments is that of removing the whole skin of the face by means of a bilistering lotion—a desperately long and tedious process—and then cultivating a new skin. Anything from fifty to 100 gulcanes will be charged for this operation—and the woman who agrees to the treatment must be prepared to suffer agony for many months. There are several brazen quacks in America who claim to be able to provide new complexions and wipe the impress of twenty years off a woman's face. They usually fall, and often make a woman's complexion worse than it was before. On the other land, there are many specialists in this country who have successfully performed this operation. Face Tucking One of the latest methods of treating the complexion is what is known as "face-tucking." a process by which the wrinkled and shrivelled skin of a woman of sprightly can be the specialists claim, be made to look as firm as that of a girl or twenty-five. Minute tucks are taken in the skin all over the face, and the assaging of the tissues thus, for a time at least, corrected. There are not a great many beauty doctors, however, who will undertake this task, and those who do charge something like £1000 for the treatment, which is equally as painful as that of removing the old skin by the blistering operation. the deep lines on either side of the mouth disappear, or become softened while a prominent double chin will be held. An elderly lady had such an operation performed some time ago, chiefly, to obliterate a double chin and general gangging of the face. At first the resulting wore not so, obvious, but after six months, when the muscles that had been stiffened tightened and grew together again, the chin became firm and, of good contour and the whole face seemed to have lifted, taking away at least ten years from the woman's apparent age. One of the latest inventions of the beauty doctor is a process by which he claims to perish to manufacture dimples. The skin of the check is lifted, a tiny bit of the flesh removed, the skin replaced, and presto! a brand new dimple appears in due course. But they take time and patience to manufacture properly, and the patient must be prepared to suffer a pain approaching acute neuralgia for some time, especially if it is decided to eat out the little dents by acids, as is sometimes done, instead of cutting. And the price is somewhere between £30 and £60, according to the position of the dimple. Lashos Planted and Gummed. The girl who is not satisfied with her eyelashes has a choice of two treatments specially recommended by beauty specialists. The least painful one consists of gumming on false eyelashes and it is done so skillfully that the ouchless inspection does not reveal the false hairs. Constant washing of the face naturally loosens them. But it is easy to tell when it is time to take them off, have them regimed, and stuck on again. Gummed eyelashes last quite well for two or three days, and after the first time it is a very simple matter to adjust them. quetry, however, is the planting of eyelashes and eyebrows—a very delicate and painful operation. A long hair in singled out of the patient's head. A needle is threaded with it, and forced in and out of the skin along the edge of the eyelid. These loops are then cut at the extremities with a pair of scissors and the rows of lashes thus obtained are curled upward with curlers. When the operation is finished the patient has to spend twelve hours, with an called bandage over the eyes. There is a certain American beauty specialist who guarantees to add two or three inches to the height of any lady without the aid of elevators. Five pounds—massage and gymnastic exercises being extra—is his charge for each pulling and stretching operation, and has the treatment lasts from sixty-ninety days, the cost of increasing the stature by his methods works out at something like £500 an inch. As a matter of fact, there is no end to the claims of some beauty specialists. They will Romaine the turned up nose, flatten back, protruding ears, make badly shaped lips more symmetrical and alter the figure to any size and shape required. Perhaps, however, the most extraordinary cure for the improvement of the figure, was that suggested to a certain actress by a German beauty doctor. He told his patient, to spend so much time daily standing on her head, assuring her that this upside down position would enhance the appearance of her figure. Upon the actress' defending to adopt such a course or pay the fees demanded, the inate specialist at once retaliated by commencing action for the recovery of £500 for services rendered. Needless to say, he lost his case. Till-Bitts THE COB PIECES The annual crop of "Missouri meercleanis" is valued at $150,000 wholesale invoices. The article is a cob pipe made with machinery. The finished pipe and stem are saturated with an abominable glue that takes from the nicotine of the tobacco half or more of its indescribable enchantment. Your real cob pipe, such as General Simon Boliver Buckhorn chops, lends a charm, a magic to the man who smokes that no Havana cigar ever imparted. It is conducive to roverie and pleasing thoughts. It is the real pipe of peace. The cob must not be steamed before the pipe is fashioned, but seasoned by the influence of a late autumn and early winter atmosphere. Imagine in the Kehtwicky Pennyville of "it sixty years since" an old colored slave shelling corn for "a turn o' meal." He sets aside some dozen of the cobs that suit his fancy. These he makes into pipes with 'deft and cunning hand, with a sharp knife he had employed to scrape "basket splits." When "str, pling" tobacco his master had allowed him to choose twenty-five or thirty pounds of the pick of the crop. This was left in the bulk the entire winter, and when in early June it went into "swat" it was sprayed with old peach brandy, in which new honey was dissolved. Then it was twisted and laid away in an old, dry_oak "chist" till fall, Archie, the old servitor, who, if he had ever quoted De Quincy's "O Abner, I fear God and nothing else." Would have qualified it thus, "except my wife, Carline." Carline was the cook and ruled Archie as their master never "did." Along in the late October Archie would sit down to a supper of hot pot-fiker, cabbage of black-eyed pea, his appetite whetted by a generous hog driver of plain whisky his master had rewarded him with, and he would eat and eat and eat pot-fiker, cornbread and sweet taters, and okra, and drink, and drink, and drink fresh, cool butter-milk. After that he would load his corncob pipe with the tobacco he had stored away, and smoke and smoke and smoke. If it was good possum weather, he summoned every boy on the place, white and black, and went, with the dog into the swain, where he rarely failed of his mission. Otherwise, he told the elips tales like Uncle Remus used to tell. That was luxury, was happiness. —Washington Post. No.Boxes-For Two. Telephone girls sometimes glory in their mistakes if there is a joke in consequence. The story is told by a telephone operator in one of the Boston exchanges about a man who asked her for the number of a local theatre. He got the wrong number and without asking to whom he was talking, he said: "Can I get a box for two to night?" A startled voice answered him at the other end of the line: "We don't have boxes for two." "Isn't this the —— Theatre?" he called crossly. "Why, no," was the answer, "this is an undertaking shop." He cancelled his order for a "box for two." — Boston Record. The Chicago Daily News says that on a Montana railroad the conductor and brakeman differ as to the proper pronunciation of the Latin Eurelia. Passengers are often startled, upon arrival at this station to hear the conductor yell: "You're a liar! You're realiar!" And then from the brakeman at the other end of the car: "You really are! You really are!" GOOD ROADS Country Life and Good Works. How to keep the young inhabitant homestead on the farm has been much discussed question for many years. That some are not kept there hard, however, been a distinct gain to civilization, through the advent into commercial and professional life of young men with strong constitutions and resolute minds. But the question has remained unanswered. It is probable that if the men who after leaving the farm made pronounced successes, had remained on the farm, their success in life would have been equally great in comparison with their surroundings. They would, as many others have done, have identified the occupation, improved the condition of those about, then, and aided in the upbuilding of intelligence in their more limited spaces of usefulness, the same as they have done in the wider field which they occupied. It has always been the contention of the Good Roads Magazine that bad country roads are largely responsible for the failure of the farm to hold the interest of the boys. One of the points of observation has been that most of the boys that leave, go from the hills and the back neighborhoods, rather than from the homes along the most traveled and, naturally, the best kept roads and that in proportion as roads are improved and social intercourse between families and within neighborhoods become more common, do the young men remain at home, or threaten their residences and other buildings, clear up the landscape and make it attractive, and establish homes satisfying to the minds and tastes of cultivated people. That Mr. Roosevelt had submitted an idea in his mind some months ago, when he appointed "Country Life Commission" (without pass), is an apparent from his message to Congress on February 9, 1905, presenting the report of the Commission. Acting under the direction of the President the Commission had held thirty public hearings, at which farmers and farmers' wives from forty States and Territories have been heard, and considered 120,000 answers to printed lists of questions, all relative to causes of dissatisfaction with farm life. While there is almost an endless variety of causes for dissatisfaction, many of them produced by conditions incident to the locality, the lack of highway facilities stands out as almost universal one. These come from every section and it is especially noticeable that in the more highly improved sections, where good roads have been the rule, there is more general satisfaction with agricultural life, and with that comfort and comparative quiet that is the adverse of the strenuousness and high-pressure existence of city life. Certain it is, as set forth by the President and the Country Life Commission, that better roads—together with some other local adventages—will add materially to the dignity, desirability and business and social excellence of farm life. Good Roads Magazine. --- Progress in Road Building... In accordance with our usual custom, we have endeavored during the past few weeks to secure information for the benefit of our readers concerning the amount of work done in road construction, during 1908, in the several States, and the prospects for the approaching season of 1909. There are now twenty-three States which have some plan of State aid in road construction. In some of these the laws are of recent enactment, so that statistics are not available for report. We find, however, that sixteen of the States which send reports have constructed during the past year approximately 1763 miles of thacadam road, 550 miles of gravel and eighty-one miles of other roads, at a total cost of $18,692,431. In a majority of cases the amount reported by the individual State represents State money only, and takes no account of the amounts spent by counties and townships, either in the payment for their share of the macadam or gravel road, or the amount spent locally on earth or other local roads. The prospects for 1909, indicate a healthy growth, and an increased interest in good roads. It is too early in the year to give figures, even approximately, as the Legislatures of most State old States are still in session at the time of going to press, with the appropriation bills not yet enacted. From every quarter, however, comes expressions of anticipation from highway officials, reciting the great interest taken by legislators, and predicting increased appropriations and more comprehensive laws. It is certain that the good roads movement is going forward with rapidly increasing force. In a number of States comprehese plans, have been adopted, contemplating the exxpenditure of many millions of dollars during a series of years. Some other States will enact such legislation this year and still others will require another year or two to think it over. But the good roads idea, like all the dominating features of our modern civilization is contagious, and the State which does not take action on its subject in the near future off it. --- "I was the little steward of the mids and for old of the drearest man dryest stretches of the Francisco road," said the Oklahoma man, "when the thoughest express pulled in. As soon as he had stopped a little easy-looking man with a covered mask on his arm, hurried to the open doors of the smokor and exhibited some of the fitted with rich, dark liquid." "Want to buy some collars?" I heard him ask. "The eyes of two frightly looking cattlemen in the car visible with caged and, they each paid for a bottle." "Watt till your out of the station before your out of the stall, little man cautioned," or you'll get me into trouble. "He sold another bottle, to bring drink indian with the same words of warning, that would throw other customers before the train started. If I would seem to give a satisfactory thing help for potleggent, I should tell him when the train had disappeared, but, I can't say that it would make you run any more risk. If these men took a drink before the train left, "Oh, yes, it would, said the booklegger, "I'd probably be killed, it they did. You see, what those bottles had in 'em was real gold tea." New York Telegraph. Getting Rid of a Jonah The little woman with the laundry blue and gangrenous green flowers on her hat all scrambled up into a Wilson rug design, got on the Eucalyptus, nue car carrying a dog. It was one of those aristocratic, foolish-looking dogs that couldn't overtake a Welsh rabbit. "Got a permit for that dog? asked the conductor, when he came around for the woman's fare. 'Haven't? Then you'll have to get of the car.'" The woman got up, dog under one arm, as it got on. But as she foxed she snapped: "I'll not get off, there." Still she walked to the rear platform, as if in contradiction of her own assertion. The conductor was ready to signal the motorman to stop. But the woman had declared she wasn't going to get off, and she intended to keep her word. She poked the dog carefully in her palms, tucked him off into the effect, all the same time bidding him "Go home!" Then she came back into the room and dropped languidly into her seat, with a bored tilt to her face. Cleveland Plain Dealer. Island Annexed. On the northwest, coast of Australia, there is an island, which will recently belonged to no one, it is not a very large island. In fact, it measures only 365 yards by thirty yards. It has, however, a good anchorage, and for that reason its possession may at some time be valuable. The British Government has thus three unexcised the island, and an official notification of the fact recently reached the Commonwealth Minister for External Affairs, the British possession is known as Cartier Island, and is almost surrounded by coral reefs—Westmister Gazette. His Revenge "What do you want with that old scrubbing bristle? "I wish to clap a few bristles. "I've had a quarrel with my girlfriend and she inslain that I return heftlock of hair." -Louisville Courier Journal Too Littoral. "Did you take your shoes to that place with the slim? Shoes required while you with it." "Yes." They returned slim while waited, and bid the old scarf days' drine. — Judge's Library. A most beautiful island. A most beautiful island. RECTED AT MIDDLEBURG, TRANSVAAL, as the esteemed inhabitant of he kind in the world. slothlessse into its own. His faithful services to mankind and dignity are manifested in the erection of a monument at Middle- burg. Our nationality is the only monument of its kind in the world. The horse and the words "The greatness of a nation con- tains us which the sufferer of its people or the extent of its territory exemplifies and deserves its compassion." At the base are the words: Excellent perpetual supplication in recognition of the services of the gallant animals we have quelled in the Anglo-Boer War, 1839-1902. REVENGE. I get out of this I'll eat beef for the rest of my days." Maze Rave Intallation with not Bannondale w primitive tinted the scale the and boa D'A Colosseum by Odessa disting ill Ware B massacre so attestant be laugh to all 210. Tilt Grank and Bed Moves. Tuff Crank and Bed Moves. The crank is used to facilitate the national and international best for the logs in addition to a half standard with a blower door fitting like a horizontal on outboard hoists the upper end of the tuff unimpeded side of the standards is a wheeble and gear by which the head of the bed may be raised or lowered to change the position of the person occupying it. Running up from the foot of the bed is a shaped head that is placed under the logs of the pattern, so that when the bed is fitted into a smooth shape he is kept from slipping downward, the bar beneath his legs giving him the feeling of being in the reclining chair. Any person who has been forced to lie abed for any length of time, unable to change the tuff unimpeded will appreciate the tuff unimpeded bed will afford 25-30 centimeters of room for the person. Insufficiencies of a bafflelock finance is doing with other people. The men who talk business the most seem to do it the least. There is no prospect of a politically competent with any reputation, because you come out. The greatest time a man has des- cending to the white table was when he election is enlisted in the arm of the best explainer, why it differs from New York Press. Gold mining in Maine. Gold mining up in Byron. Oxford County, seems to be getting down to systematic operations, a quartz crusher with a capacity of 150 to 200 tons. Day-Bing installed at the mine on Houghton Stream's new store, built and a mill of 180x80 feet manhanced for the narguard traps. Mr. McGrillis, of mining fame, is camping with two other mining ships off the East Braun, and the little mining boom is on the increase in Oxford County Ad- vertiser. Harvest of Polar Research. One of the results of this tremendous accomplishment (the discovery of the North Pole) is the relict to many minds in the reflection that horcaster the explorations in that region of the earth will be conducted with less strain upon human endurance, and in the quieter paths of scientific research. Perhaps now, for instance, the somewhat neglected magnetic pole will receive the attention it deserves. And yet the restless costly quest of the boreal unknown is not to be counted waste of money, effort or life. The cultivation of an indomitable spirit and a herculean endurance has uses not less valuable to humanity than any result of the patient inquiries of science.—Century. No Speed Limit Here. Motorists who have been prevented by rural constables from making the speed they desired over country roads may-find an outlet for their spirits on the auto scenic railroad designed by a West Virginia man. On this road they may speed to their heart's content, with never a fear of running into a ditch or hitting a gully, and without the prospect of killing a pedestrian, which may be either a relief or a disappointment, according to the disposition of the automobilist. The auto railroad consists of a track, with a slot in the centre, like the old-fashioned cable slot. The cars are modeled after the ordinary motor runabout, and are operated by a bar that runs through the slot and is connect- ```markdown ``` No Pedestrians in Way. ed with the steering wheel. This bar has a T-shaped end that fits in the slot and prevents the car from leaving the track. For seashore resorts and amusement parks this railroad will be found an exciting form of entertainment. Why He Wore Sandals Antony explained his infatuation for Cloopatra. "I thought with that sized needle she would darn my socks," he cried. Thus we see why the poor manwore only sandals.—New York Times. You Look Prematurely Old Household Affairs Macaroon Mousse. The favorite dessert of a young French bride was a mousse made of macaroons and whipped cream. A quart of thick double cream is whipped in a churn until thick. It is then sweetened with half a cupful of confectioner's sugar. A half-pound of macaroons are soaked until soft in syrup and put in alternate layers with the cream into a melon or square ice cream mould. The top and bottom layer is of the cream. Seal the joints of the mould after the lid is fastened on with a cloth dipped in melted butter, and pack in salt and ice for several hours. Serve with candied cherries dotted over the top. If liked, more whipped cream can be piled around the mousse.—New Haven Register. Stuffed Cabbage. To stud cabbage, select a compact head that is not too large, wash it thoroughly, cover with boiling water and let it stand until the leaves are softened entirely through the head. Then pull the leaves apart (do not loosen them) until the cabbage looks like a great green rose. Meanwhile make a mixture of a cupful of minced cold tongue and ham, a cupful of boiled rice, a little onion juice, salt and pepper. Moisten with a tablespoonful of melted butter and put a little of the dressing in the centre of the cabbage. Fold the leaves over this and put a layer of the dressing around the next foliation. Again fold the leaves over it and continue until every layer of leaves has a layer of dressing. Then wrap the cabbage securely in cheesecloth and boil for at least an hour in salted water. When it is tender, remove from the cloth, drain thoroughly, put into a hot dish and cover with white sauce. It may be sprinkled with minced green and red pepper.—New York Sun. Scissors in Kitchen. Not "a" single scissors in the kitchen, but several; for the kerosene scissors intended for wicks and rough usage generally is sacred to some shed or closet to which is banished the kerosene can. There is the pineapple snipper, which may be used, because of its unusual shape, only for cutting out pineapple eyes. There is the grape scissors—a valuable pair, indeed, for autumn, which is grape time, and all through the winter, because grape season stretches out over a long long period. The grape scissors, unless it be too dainty and silvered, may be used for the preparing of the grapefruit. The tough fiber can be managed with difficulty if a knife be relied upon, and time, as well as rich juice, may be saved by the use of scissors blades. A vegetable scissors should be found on a peg in every well ordered kitchen; for have we not all seen the lima bean pods that will not yield to ordinary pressure when fall toughens them on the outside, while the bean is still new inside? The kitchen garden, too, will demand a share in the vegetable scissors. Fish shears are not so pleasant sounding, but the person who prepares the uncooked sea food will appreciate the disappearance of the sharp, finger-sticking fins between the sharp blades. A reasonable pair or two of well polished scissors over and above the special kerosene blades will prove more useful than the unprepared housekeeper has ever contemplated.—Harper's Weekly. FOR THE EPIGURE Ham Balls.—Chop fine cold cooked ham; add one egg and a little flour; beat together, make into balls and fry brown in drippings. Sauted Potatoes.—Cut cold boiled potatoes in quarter-inch slices, season with salt and pepper, put in a hot well greased frying pan, brown one side, turn, brown the other side. One Egg Muffins.—Three and one-half cups of flour, six teaspoons baking powder, one teaspoon salt, one and one-third cup milk, three tablespoonfuls of melted butter, one egg, three tablespoons sugar. Bacon and Sweet Potatoes.—Slice the bacon very thin, cut off the rind and hard part before slicing, fill a shallow pan with cold sweet potatoes sliced, cover the potatoes with bacon and bake until pork is crisp. Short Cake.—Sift one quart of fine white flour, rub into it three tablespoons of cold butter, a teaspoon of salt, a tablespoon of white sugar; add a beaten egg to a cup of sour cream; turn it into the other ingredients; dissolve a teaspoon of soda in a spoonful of water; mix all together, handling as little as possible; roll lightly into two round sheets; place on pie tins and bake from twenty to twenty-five minutes in a quick oven. This crust is delicious for fruit short cake. Opportunity Lost. Mars is now said to be leaving the earth. And our astronomers and engineers are still in ignorance as to whether those Martian canals are of the lock or the sea-level type.—New Orleans Times-Democrat. We Give Away Absolutely Free of Cost The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser, in Plain English, or Medicine Simplified, by R. V. Pierce, M.-D., Chief Consulting Physician to the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute at Buffalo, a book of 1008 large pages and over 700 illustrations, in strong paper covers, to any one sending 21 one-cent stamps to cover cost of mailing only, or, in French Cloth binding for 31 stamps. Over 680,000 copies of this complete Family Doctor Book were sold in cloth binding at regular price of $1.50. Afterwards, one and a half million copies were given away as above. A new, up-to-date revised edition is now ready for mailing. Better send NOW, before all are gone. Address World's Dispensary Medical Association, R. V. Pierce, M. D., President, Buffalo, N. Y. DR. PIERCE'S FAVORITE PRESCRIPTION THE ONE REMEDY for woman's peculiar ailments good enough that its makers are not afraid to print on its outside wrapper its every ingredient. No Secrets—No Deception. 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And not only this—but they can get it at lower rates than have ever before been charged. The means that farmers can now invest in plant seeds that they themselves can buy and mix—fertilizers without fillers or makeweights—and put the money saved from interest, freight, excessive profits on fillers and mixing charges into so much more actual crop-making fertilizer. The great German potash mines are now producing enough potash to enable the American selling agency to guarantee delivery of all that is required both by fertilizer manufacturers and by local dealers and farmers. Ask your dealer to carry these invaluable salts in stock. Tell him to write to the German Kali Works, Continental Building, Baltimore, or particulars and provide a representative you to write to them also, for their "Farmers' Note Book" and their valuable literature on fertilizing and cultivation. Mention what crops you are most interested in. It will pay you to do it. And see your dealer the next time you are in town. The average man's idea of a "good story" wouldn't go in a church paper. SORE EYES CURED. Eye-Balls and Lids Become Terribly Inflamed — Was Unable to Go About—All Treatments Failed—Cuticura Proved Successful. "About two years ago my eyes got in such a condition that I was unable to go about. They were terribly inflamed, both the balls and hips. I tried home remedies without relief. Then I decided to go to our family physician, but he didn't help them. Then I tried two more of our most prominent physicians, but my eyes grew continually worse. At this time a friend of mine advised me to try Cuticura Ointment, and after using it about one week my eyes were considerably improved and in two weeks they were almost well. They have never given me any trouble since and I am now sixty-five years old. I shall never fail to praise Cuticura. G. P. Halsey, Mouth of Wilson, Vd., Apr. 4, 1908." Potter Drug & Chem. 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These were the days when the fire brigade was still to all intents and purposes a voluntary association, and when every man of pluck and public spirit thought it his duty to lend a hand. Among the most enthusiastic of these volunteers was the late Duke of Sutherland, who gathered round him a number of young men of high rank, including the heir to the throne. These young men were instructed in the arts of the fireman by Mr. Merryweather, the prince, as he admitted, taking nothing better than to take his part in a fire drill, and they all did splendid work.—Dundee Advertiser. During the year 1908 the telephone was adopted on 2,357 miles of railroad. Some people suffer continually / with tired, aching and swollen feet. Little do they know how soothing is Hamilis Wizard Oil. Rub it in at night and have thankful, happy feet in the morning. Nothing is so evil as the thought of a weak enemy. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure constipation. Constipation is the cause of many diseases. Cure the cause and you cure the disease. Easy to take. Reality is a puncture in the tire of hope. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children toothing, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, pain wounds cold, 25c a lotle In finding the North Pole, Commander Peary very clearly lost his head, anyway, thinks the Detroit Journal. FrenchOpera No chance for Dust and Dirt to get in it. It is clean, full weight and wholesome. Packed by AMERICAN COFFEE COMPANY OF NEW ORLEANS, Ltd. A CERTAIN CURE FOR SORE, WEAK & INFLAMED EYES MITCHELL'S SALVE MAKES THE USE OF DRUGS UNNECESSARY. Price, 25 Cents. Druggists. 1 Buy Your Coffee in Sealed Insist on get French BRAND No chance for Dust and Dirt It is clean, full weight and w Packed by AMERICAN COFFEE OF NEW ORLEANS A CERTAIN CURE FOR SORE W MITCHELLS MAKES THE USE OF DRUGS UNNECESS BRAND Murder! One gets it by highway men—Tens of thousands by Bad Bowels—No difference. Constipation and dead liver make the whole system sick—Everybody knows it—CASCARETS regulate—cure Bowel and Liver troubles by simply doing nature's work until you get well—Millions use CASCARETS, Life Saver! CUT THIS OUT, mail it with your address to Sterling Remedy Company, Chicago, Ill., and receive handsome souvenir gold Bon Bon Fruz. To most Americans Panama means only the Canal Zone, plus a restricted country of wilderness and swamp, with a republican form of government automatic to the policy of the United States Of its potential resources little is known here, and less of its climate, outside the strip that was granted in perpetuity to the United States by the treaty of 1903 We believe that most Americans would be surprised to hear that Panama is greater in area than South Carolina, and almost as large as Maine. While the canal strip is only about five miles wide, the influence of the United States government will extend to every confine and recess of the republic as long as the American flag files over the zone. It follows that serious breaches of the peace will not be tolerated any more than arbitrary interference with legitimate investments. If the resources of Panama would repay an attempt to develop them, we may be sure that it will be made. New York Sun. VITALIZER There is Hope RESTORES LOST POWERS. A weak man is like a clock run down. MUNYON'S VITALIZER will wind him up and make him go. If you are nervous, if you are irritable, if you lack confidence, let yourself, if you do that feel your full manly vigor, begin this remedy at once. There are 75 VITALIZER tablets in one bottle; every tablet is full of vital power. Don't spend another dollar on quack doctors with spurious remedies, or fill your system with harmful drugs. Begin in MUNYONS VITALIZER at once, and you will begin to feel the vitalizing effect of this remedy after the first dose. Price: $1. post-paid. Munyon, 53rd and Jefferson, Phila. Pa. The less a man knows about women the more he thinks he knows. Rheumatism Cured in a Day. Dr. Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism and Neuralgia radically cures in 1 to 3 days. Its action is remarkable. Removes the cause and disease quickly disappears. First dose greatly benefits. 75c. and $1. All druggists. In a man's life the greatest necessity is more money. Allen's Lung Balsam is the old reliable cough remedy. Found in every drug store, and practically every home. 3 sizes. AFTER A LONG SITTING. Mr. Tardy—Has your father any objection to my visits? Miss Weary—I think he would rather you would make them on the installment plan—New York Times. Look Preen nose ugly, grizzly, gray_hairs. Use "LA C Substitutes For Spikes. The American League at its next annual meeting will take up the matter of abolishing spikes from the paraphernalia of the diamond. President Johnson makes that statement in discussing the probable problems which will be considered by the league magnates. He said it was hoped a suitable substitute for the spike now in use on the shoes of players would be discovered and agreed upon, for the purpose of eliminating at least a portion of the accidents which have marred the sport during the last season. NEVER HEARD HER. Mistress—How was it that when I came down to the kitchen I found a man with you there? Mary—Really, I don't know, mum, unless it was with them soft shoes of yours we never heard you coming. ffees & Teas d Cans. getting Opera AND Dirt to get in it. and wholesome. FFEE COMPANY RLEANS, Ltd. E. WEAK & INFLAMED EYES. SALVE ACCESSARY. Price, 25 Cents. Druggists. A DOSE OF PISO'S CURE THE BEST MEDICINE FOR Coughs and Colds is as safe as it is effective. 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H. 'LEAHY, General Passenger Agent. Atlanta, Ga. Wo Buy FURS Hides and Wool Feathers, Tallow, Beeswax, Ginseng, Golden Soak, Yellow Root, May Apple, Wild Ginger, etc. We are dealers established in 1856—"Over half a century in Louisville"—and can do better for you than agents or commission merchants. Reference, any Bank in Louisville. Write for weekly price list and shipping tags. M. Sabel & Sons, '227 E. Market St. LOUISVILLE, KY. A horse is broke before he gose on a race track, a man after. FOR HEADACHE—Hleke'CAFUDINE Whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or Neway Troubles, Caundine will relieve you it's liquid-plessant to take-acute immediately. Try it, 100c, 250c, and 500c, as drug stores. Many an heiress buys a gold brick in the form of a husband. "LA CREOLE" HAIR RESTORER, Pric 图 POTASH The German Kali Works have talked Potash and its benefits for twenty-five years. They have never sold a pound direct to local agents or farmers. You know how hard it was to buy and get Potash. Things have changed. The mines are now producing enough to enable us to offer in carload lots of twenty tons, to local dealers without interfering with the requirements of those to whom we have sold Potash to be used in mixed goods. We have, therefore, established a Selling Agency in Baltimore, Md., and in 1910 will sell all potash salts in carload lots for cash direct from the mines to the buyers in Delivery Guaranteed original sealed bags, or kainit in bulk, at lower rates than were ever before quoted. Potash Pays You can buy the real potash salts—plant food without fillers or make-weights—you save all the money you have been spending for interest, freight, excessive profits on fillers and mixing charges. 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There’s a bustle in the kitchen And a rattle and a din, And such peculiar goings-on You’d best not venture in; The eggs are being beaten, And the butter’s being dripped, And the flour’s being shaken And the cream is being whipped; The nuts have had their heads cracked, The jelly’s all a-quake; Outsiders, keep your distance— Daisy’s making Christmas cake! Don’t say she’s lost her ribbon And her apron’s all awry; Don’t speak of flour upon her nose And smut above her eye; Don’t tell her that the pans aren’t greased. The powder’s quite at fault, That the heaping cup of sugar Was a heaping cup of salt; Don’t mention that the fire is out, ‘Twould be a grave mistake— Onlookers, keep your distance When Daisy’s baking cake! —Nancy Byrd Turner, in St. Nicholas. BRIGG’S GIRL’S SANTA A Christmas Reminiscence. About this time every year I wish I had the knack of story-telling. That is, telling things so other people could see 'em, too. I'd like some of you to see that Christmas eve as I remember it: "Twas a bit over ten years ago a crowd of us boys had hit Denver with our heavy sample cases. Nasty weather outside, mighty nasty, and we sat around the office of the hotel, smoking, reading, not talking much, and all a bit grouchy because we were where no sane man, not even a drummer, wants to be—away from home on Christmas eve. The place was getting blue with smoke and the wind was banging at the windows, when somebody's coughing made me sort of wake up to the fact that I was reading my paper upside down, and mostly thinking about Tom Britggs." Briggs was from our state, too—we were mostly Empire Staters—allround good chap, meant to be in the running to the end. Right sort of a wife and dandy kid, but it seemed like all the hard luck in the country had been drifting his way, and to cap it all, consumption—the doctors gave it some name, but that's what it was—moored him in the end. We fellows always have a feeling that the best way to sympathize with a man in Brigga' run of luck is to keep your mouth shut and your wallet open. So when the doctor said: "Rare atmosphere, high altitude, Colorado mountains," and all the rest of the simple remedies they always prescribe, why, knowing the size of Briggs' bank account, we never thought of it that way. Well, Briggs went to some sort of a cure place in the Colorado mountains, and the wife and kiddie stayed back East. Somehow, I couldn't get the three of them out of my head, so when Mackenzie put down his paper, lighted a fresh cigar, and said: "Who knows anything about Briggs?" "Twas almost as if I'd spoken myself, and he.went on: "Mighty glad Briggs isn't out in this infernal weather. Where is that rare place? We might take a run up to-morrow, cheer Briggs up a bit. How is it, boys?" Johnson put down his paper, went over to the window, then came back and sat down, then he spoke: "Why, he is out in—I thought you boys knew—I've been here a week—Briggs dled the day after I got in. Some of us went up. He started last day before yesterday. Tough luck, isn't it, boys?" Not a man of us spoke, only the cigars. While we were smoking away like mad, the clerk over by the desk began to cough, and when we looked his way, he shook his head, leaned over the desk, and asked: "Well, little lady, and what can I do for you?" By George, standing right in front of the desk, looking like she'd lost something very important, was the cutest kid you ever saw. About four years old, I reckon! long brown curls, cheeks as red as fire, big brown eyes, just in her long white nightie, reach ```markdown ``` ing up to the tall desk with one hand and holding tight in the other a bit of a black stocking. With a little anxious kind of a laugh, not a bit scared of us all, but trying to look through the smoke as if we might be hiding the very thing she was hunting, she said: "I'm just looking for the fireplace. You know, Santa comes to-night, and we've only but just came ourselves, and I can't seem to find the place to hang my stockings. Please 'scuse me for bothering. I waited a long time to ask manima, but she's talking and I mustn't int-rupt. You mustn't ever int-rupt people when they're talking specially"—and the youngster spoke so softly we all leaned over to listen STAR OF B "specially when they're talking to God, like my mamma is. She's been talking to God over by the window and looking up, so I think He's talking back to her. If you'll only just show me where my stocking goes, I'll run back and let my eyes go shut," and the kiddie tiptoed to look over the desk. That clerk wasn't what you'd call a man quick to size up a situation, but the way he sized this one made us all sit up and take notice. He came round, lifted the youngster up and stood her on the desk, right between the gas jet and the big register, and said: "Well, you've been looking for the wrong place and found the right one. You see, when Santa Claus comes to a hotel, he doesn't use the fireplace —not he! Just comes right in the door, walks up here to the big book, and writes his name, just as mamma did. Then he looks right up here at this gas jet, to see if there are any children in the house. All the children hang their stockings here, and it saves Santa a lot of time, not having to hunt all over the house. Get a pin? Good work. Here she goes, pinned tight on where Santa can't help seeing her. Now, then, little lady down you come, and good-night. Hurry upstairs! He may be here any minute." Ot went the baby and there dangled the stocking. Before any of us had time to speak, the clerk said: "Boys, that's Briggs little girl. Wife and baby came on to spend Christmas with him, passed him on the road. We had to tell her when she got here this afternoon. Here's the baby's stocking, you—" "Shut up!" growled Mack. "Boys, I'm going out," and he got himself into his overcoat. "Bad night outside," said Miller. "I'm going to turn in." As he passed the gas over the desk something yellow slid from his hand, and the toe of the little black stocking stretched a bit. One after another the rest of the crowd followed, and, somehow, with each passing the little black dangler got heavier and longer. All the while I kept seeing the things my A CHRISTMAS CAROL Getting Ready For Christmas. kid sister used to pull out of her stocking Christmas morning, so when I'd put in a bit to make the stocking heavier, I got on my coat and went out to see if there wasn't a toy shop in Denver. Found one all right, and if you'll believe me, there was Mack, and Johnson, and Miller, and every last living one of those fellows that had turned in back at the hotel—all sneaking out the back way. "Beat it!" said Mack; "we've bought all this stuff the kid wants: You go get candy, and candy, and then some more candy, and some oranges—little fellows, mind, 'to go into the stocking.'" Tell you what, Santa never did a better jgbln his whole career than we did that night. The stocking was right heavy and dragged round the toe, but it plumped out above with oranges and stuff, parcels all stacked below, and a big sign done by the clerk: "The Little Lady in Room 40." One of the boys wanted to open the parcels, but some one sang out: "Oh, let the kiddie open her own parcels." So we left 'em. ETHLEHEM. Before we quit for good that night Brown turned around to the clerk. "Now, listen. We don't know Briggs, and we don't know his wife, and we don't know the kid, and you don't know anything about anybody—that is if you ever want to see any of us again. What say, boys?" We all agreed, for you see any of us might have been in Briggs' place. We shied the office next day, but that clerk was all right; he got the two of them off for home that afternoon. Don't know any of the particulars; never heard any. But somehow to this day I can't go by room, 40 in that hotel without going a bit quieter for thinking of the woman who had been by the window there! that Christmas Eve, and the kiddie with her little black stocking hunting the fireplace.—E. M. Wheelock. The Tintie of His Life. "How did you enjoy the holidays, Willie?" "Oh, fine! I broke my drum, over- ate myself twice, got tonsilitis and set the Christmas tree afire."—Pittsburg Press. Masonic Notes. The Tribune bid each member of the Jurisdiction a "Merry Christmas." Brethren, while we are making merry of the advent of the Saviour and are around our well laden tables, do not forget the less fortunate ones in your midst, nor even our poor orphans in the home at Americus. In remembering these, you carry out one of the main tenents of our noble order, Charity. Next Monday, St. John's Day, closes another Masonic year. Let us take a restrospective glance of the old year and note what good we have done, or what we could have done. This is a world of growth and as Masons we should keep a pace. Many of the Lodges have arranged to properly celebrate St. John's day next Monday. The seven Lodges in Savannah will have a joint installation of officers on Monday night. It will be public. The officers will be installed by the Grand Secretary. Each Lodge must immediately report the names and post office addresses of officers. There is no small office in Masonry. The junior deacon and stewards are just as important as the master, for upon them depends in a large measure the future of the newly made Mason. First impressions are lasting, and it is an old saying that as the twig is bent the tree is inclined. It therefore follows that these officers should be well chosen, and should be made thoroughly cognizant of the importance of their places. If we would perpetuate the great prosperity that is now enjoyed by the Masonic fraternity in this great Empire jurisdiction, we must be loyal to the principles of Freemasonry, loyal to the Grand Masons and loyal to one another. Loyalty means obedience, and we must therefore, be obedient to the laws of the Grand Lodge and the edicts of the Grand Master if we would secure success.—Selected. Throughout this jurisdiction there are abundant evidences of the worthy life of the Fraternity and of the wonderful power of Masonry to ennoble mankind. Everywhere there is a reverent appreciation of its sublime truths, its inspiring beauty and vivifying spirit. In the conduct of life the brethren shadow forth high Masonic ideals. Light shines, brightly from our many altars. With hardly an exception, peace and prosperity reign everywhere.—Walter E. Ranger, Grand Master of Vermont. Physicians tell us that when a person has been guilty of over haste in eating there results a lack of proper assimilation of food, followed by dyspepsia. There are a great many Masons who are afflicted with Masonic dyspepsia and they don't realize their condition. These men have taken the several degrees in the York and Scots rite in a minimum time and as a result giving a different sign and grip. To them these many degrees have no real significance and as a result no tangibles lessons have been assimilated. This same man doesn't have time to read good Masonic literature and usually stops his Masonic paper at end of the first year, giving as an excuse that he hasn't time to read and thus his dyspepsia continues to grow worse until he finally dies a Masonic death and some good secretary writes his epitaph as omitted or suspended. Masonry has lived for hundreds—thousands of years. Has it caused and flourished all these years simply because men have been privileged to meet together, break bread and enjoy themselves? It seems hardly possible. Masonry has lived because it has pointed out to man a better way to live; because it has contended for liberty, justice, equality; because it has stood for the elevation of mankind. These are only a few of the things Masonry stands for, and yet these great things are set aside and good fellowship given as the real reason for the existence of this noble order. It is pleasant and benevolent to enjoy the companionship of honorable men, and good fellowship and good cheer have a proper place in Masonry, but there must be something more substantial and lasting than this to give a fraternal institution the standing and influence in the world that the Masonic order from time immemorial has been privileged to enjoy—Geo. W. Warvelle. Masonic honors easily won are lightly valued, and the brother who is advanced to the East by the rapid transit line is likely to be of very little use to the lodge after his year of service has expired. January St. Nicholas. There is the first of a new Ralph Henry Barbour story in the January St. Nicholas, and it starts right on with a new boy in boarding school and some football complications. "Kingsford, Quarter," is the title of it; and Relyea is making the pictures as he has, for most of Mr. Barbour's stories. 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