Savannah Tribune

WRIGHTSCOMINGSOUTH WILL MAKE EXPERIMENTS Pioneer in Flying Machine Invention Surprises Montgomery Commercial Club By Un-looked-for Visit. Montgomery, Ala.—Wilbur Wright, pioneer in flying machine invention, surprised the officers of the Commercial Club by dropping in casually and asking if he could be supplied with suitable grounds for experiments with some new machines which he hopes to try out before spring. No one knew he was here, nor had there been any intimation of his coming. "I heard that you had many large level plains, and could take care of us." he said, "so here I am." There are many things yet to be developed before airships are a success in a practical way. "It will take many years for the flying ship to take anything away from the railroads or the boat lines." "In the nature of the case they must be used for special service, quick dispatch and taits of this character. We are getting along rapidly, but there is yet much to learn." SCHOOLS HURT RELIGION. Report of Committee Terms This Lack a "Peril" of Modern System. Chicago, Ill.—High schools were blamed for the falling off in the number of candidates for the ministry and the tendency toward eliminating religious features from the public schools was termed a "peril" in the report of the committee of education read by Rev. Henry C. Minton of Trenton, N. J., before the session of the executive commission of the western section, Alliance of Reformed Churches of the World, holding the Presbyterian system. The speaker pointed out that the pupil passes through the adolescent stage without any Christian influence in school, maintaining that this resulted in a drop in moral sumina and interest in religion. "In former times," said Rev: Mr. Minton, "we had the academy where the pastor continued in personal touch with the young man. Now we have the high school where there is a lack of the personal guidance at a time when there is apt to be a slump in the moral qualities of the youth. TILLMAN LOSES CHILDREN. Senator Loses Custody of Little Granddaughters. Columbia, S. C. — Granting the mother's plea for the custody of her two little children, the supreme court of South Carolina handed down a decision in favor of Mrs. B. R. Tillman, Jr., who sought to recover her two little girls, Douschka Pickens Tillman and Sarah-Stark Tillman, from the possession of Senator and Mrs. B. R. Tillman. The decision is based upon the ground that the deed of transfer, by B. R. Tillman, Jr., was invalid, as applied to the mother, the act which it was made being in violation of the state and United States constitutions. The court, therefore, has granted the application for habeas corpus. As soon as the decision was announced attorneys for your Mrs. Tillman took steps toward securing the children. SAVED $400 IN 2 YEARS. Man Won $10,000 Bet by Being Thrifty. St. Louis, Mo. — Elmer E. Von Vleet of Elmira, N. Y., has won a bet of $10,000 that he could save $400 in 24 months-while working as a day laborer. He leaves for his home to collect the bet, and in addition carries with him a bank account of $459. A. V. Mekeel, proprietor of an Elmira newspaper, is the loser. The winner started out with a pocket knife and a $5 bill. His best job was driving a milk wagon at $40 a month. He had eleven employers in all, and says: "Only two treated me like a white man." Robbers Crack Two Postoffices. Lexington, Ga.-The postoffice at Stephens, Ga., and also the Maxes postoffice were robbed by cracksmen. The safe in the Stephens office was Blow open with dynamite and $200 taken. No stamps were taken, but were left on the floor with a bottle of nitro-glycerine. The burglarst went to Maxes, broke into the postoffice, and blew the safe open. They took $30 in cash and $100 in stamps. Prices of Hogs Advance. Cincinnati, Ohio—Prices in the Cincinnati hog market soared until they reached the highest level since the civil war. Top grade of hogs were quoted at $9.25 to $9.30 per hundred-weight. Clear pork has advanced to $25 a barrel, which is $8 higher than a year ago. Fighting Prohibition for Hawaii. Honolulu, Hawaii—The congressional measure providing for prohibition in the Hawaiian Islands is opposed by the Honolulu chamber of commerce, the Merchants' Association and the Bar Association, on the ground that the proposed enactment is unwarranted federal interference with a local question. HOPE TO CURE CANCER. New York Doctors Try System of Inoculation or Vaccination. Albany, N. Y.—A strong hope of curing cancer, or at least greatly ameliorating the condition of cancer patients by means of inoculation, is held out in the report of Harvey R. Gaylord, director of the -Cancer Laboratory of the state department of health at Buffalo. This hope is based on extended experimentation during the past year in the inoculation or vaccination of various animals, mainly rats, with the cancer virus. "It appears," says the report, "that where the resistance of the animal is not sufficiently awakened by one inoculation of the tumor, this resistance can be heightened by repeated doses and, in a considerable proportion of cases, immunity can be raised to a point\which will bring about a cure. "It is needless to point out that this process of repeated vaccination, which has cured in the proportion of 25 to 40 in rats, might well be applied to those cases of late cancer in human beings in which surgery has nothing to offer and the outlook is hopeless. "As we strongly urged the legislature in previous reports, the time has come when we should begin experimentation with human beings. Funds sufficient to enable us to maintain ten patients, is the least amount which can be of value if this work is to be undertaken." Statistics are given to show that cancer continues to increase. The reports say that in the United States it has increased from 9 per 100,000 population in 1850 to 42 in 1900, an average of about 65 in 1901, and an average of more than 70 in 1906." HARVARD TO HONOR SOLDIERS Tablet in Memorial Hall to the Memory of College Men. Cambridge, Mass.—Memorial Hall, erected by Harvard in honor of her graduates and students who fell in the war between the states wearing the colors of the north, may contain a tablet bearing the names of the Harvard men who died in service of the confederacy, if the suggestion is placed in proper form and presented to the president and fellows of the university. This suggestions of honoring the Harvard heroes of the south has met with considerable opposition, yet it has also found staunch champions. To place individual tablets in Memorial Hall in conspicuous places would defeat the purpose for which the building was erected, but to place a tablet with the names of all the Harvard Confederate dead on a single slab would find little opposition. JOHN CORE'S WILL. $2,000 Monument for Parents and a The mayor of Norfolk is to certify that Core's body is not stolen, but that it has been safely deposited in his tomb. ROOSEVELT TO EXPLORE Ex-President to Lead in South Pole Search. Portland, Maine—Theodore Rhoevelt, ex-president of the United States, will be asked to lead the American expedition in search of the south pole. This was the announcement made here by Professor Donald D. McMillan, who accompanied Commander Peary in his successful north pole conquest and will take part in the expedition to the Antarctic. Newsy Paragraphs. Realizing he was about to die and that his two cats, his constant companions, and only solace, might starve, George Snyder, ninety-eight years old, of St. Louis, crawled more than a mile to be a neighbor to care for them. He expired muttering plaintively : "Feed my cats." Mayor F. A. Buse of Chicago has appointed a committee of nineteen men to lay plans for the first national convention of city officials and engineers for the purpose of standardizing paving specifications. The convention is to be held in Chicago February 24 to 26. Probably forty cities will be represented at the gathering, among them being Pittsburg, Salt Lake City, Milwaukee, *Wilmington, Del,* Minneapolis, St. Paul, New Orleans, Kansas City, Dayton, Des Moines, Newark, N. J., and Nashville. The Mexican political refugee, Inez Rultz, after being held for eighty days in Jail at San Antonia, Tex., was freed for the second time by Commissioner Scott, who said Mexico had admitted Rultz to be a political prisoner. Autographs, letters and other documents in the handwritings of John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Elbridge Gerry and others of revolutionary fame have, just been disposed of in Boston at a sale of effects from the estate of the Rev. Joseph Willard, who was president of Harvard shortly after the revolution. An autograph letter written by Benedict Arnold to Major General Gates, in the course of one of the campaigns of the revolution, brought $121. THE TRIBUNE OFFICE REMOVED TO 462 WEST BROAD STREET. TAFT WANTS RESULTS Hurry Orders Given By/President to Congress. TO REDEEM·PARTY·PLEDGES President Taft Tells Reprehensions That He Will Send a Special Message to Congress Unless They Push Measures Promised by Platform. Washington, D. C.—In effect President Taft said to some of the senate leaders whom he called to the white house: "Why don't you push measures to redeem platform pledges while the house is dealing with appropriation bills. You are moving too slowly." It is said he exhibited extreme impatience with the degree of progress made thus far toward the enactment of "Taft policy" bills. The president will continue his personal interviews with individual leaders of the house and senate and if this course does not avail to promote speedy action in congress on the measures referred to, it is entirely possible that he may feel called upon to send a special message to congress placing the responsibility where it belongs. As a result of the interview senators said the following program had been decided upon: The almost hopeless tangle in which the Root and Smoot amendments have ensured the postal savings bank bill will receive attention at a conference to be held in the rooms of the finance committee, of which Senator Aldrich is chairman. When whipped into shape, the postal savings banks bill is to displace the Alaska legislative council bill as the unfinished business, the latter to be laid aside with the problems that cannot be solved at the present session. The administration railroad bill is to be reported from the committee on interstate commerce during the next week and force put behind it to pass it without material amendment. The several conservation bills are to be perfected by a special committee of western senators, appointed by Chairman Nelson from the membership of the committee on public lands and these measures are to be reported to the senate as rapidly as completed. The anti-injunction bill is to be considered by the judiciary committee at its meeting next Monday. Statehood legislation, which already has been reported from the committee on territories, is not to be permitted to lag and probably will receive attention as soon as the postal savings bank bill is out of the way. This program includes neither the federal incorporation bill nor ship subsidy legislation, although the latter is likely to pass the senate without much debate. It will meet difficult hurdles in the house. Senators Carter, Borah and Beveridge carried to the capitol President Tatt's views of the delays encountered by the bills contained in his program. They report that there could be no mistaking the president's temper. The postal savings bank bill gave him the most concern, it was said, because the opposition that had developed to such legislation did not appear to him to be based on sound principles. U. S. and Mexico Boundary Dispute. Austin, Texas—As a result of a visit, from R. H. Ward, attorney for the city of El Paso, Governor Campbell addressed a letter to President Tatt calling his attention to the necessity for a settlement of the boundary line dispute between the United States and Mexico affecting a portion of El Paso. The territory in dispute has a population of about 5,000, with taxable values of $5,000,000, and has been invaded by squatters claiming property under Mexican authority, who threaten the use of arms to hold the lands. Wets Win in Election Nicholasville, Ky—The local option election here resulted in a victory for the "wets," who won by a majority of 30. A vigorous campaign had been waged for weeks, and school children carrying banners, participated in a parade, while women served coffee and sandwiches at the polls and held prayer meetings at the churches. tSeamship Is Rammed. Jacksonville, Fla.-The steamship Parthian of the Merchants' and Miners' line, at the mouth of the St. Johns river, rammed and sank the steamship Magic City of the Cook Steamship Company. The Magic City was loaded with merchandise for Miami, and was going out to sea near the jetties when the Parthian struck her while entering the bar. The wrecked vessel is now lying in 24 feet of water, and efforts will be made to raise it. To Fight 'Boll Weevil. Washington, D. C.-Senator Foster of Louisiana has made a move in the senate to have, the appropriation for fighting the boll weevil increased from $215,000, at which figure it was placed by -the house of representatives, to $300,000. Uniform Charters for Florida Cities, Tampa, FlA-With the intention of securing uniform, charters and laws for the government of municipalities, thereby doing away with the flood of local bills that come before each legislative session, the Florida Association of Municipalities was organized in this city. Practically every city and town in Florida is represented in the association. AMERICAN PEOPLE THIRSTY. High Records Reached in The Importing of Drinkables. Washington, D. C.—Americans must be a thirsty nation, judging from the imports of drinkables as set forth in a statement just issued by the bureau of statistics of the department of commerce and labor. The United States drink the essence off more than a billion pounds of coffee in 1909 valued at $86,000,000. That was about a dollar's worth of coffee for every person in the United States. Tea is not such a favorite. Only a little more than a hundred million pounds, valued at $16,000,050, came in. But in spirits, wines and malt liquors the nation touched its highest record for importation in 1909, and consumed foreign products of that kind of the value of $26,000,000, more than twice as much as was imported in 1899. TAFT LIKES CRITICISMS. Says All Presidents Except Taft Were Hammered. Washington, D. G.-Former President Roosevelt, according to an opinion expressed by President Taft, in an address to Grand Army Veterans of the Department of the Potomac, "seems to have been an exception to every rule." This declaration was made by Mr. Taft, in speaking of criticisms which have been made in certain quarters as to his administration. He said he would feel worse for these criticisms were it not for the fact that in every administration, "with the possible exception," he added, "of that of my immediate predecessor, who seems to have been an exception to every rule. "President Lincoln had radicals and insurgents to deal with, and he had the deuce of a time," said the president. "But I would be ashamed to think of comparing the easy year I have just been through with some of the years of darkness he had to suffer. I am glad to have been hammered this first year, because the next three years will be pleasant, no matter what the newspapers say about me." TUG NINA LOST. Navy Boat With .32 Hands Lost at Sea. Washington, D. C.-Hope of solving the fate of the little tug Nina practically has been abandoned by the United States navy, and the problem will likely go down in history among the untold stories of the sea. In the opinion of the navy department she founded, carrying down her entire crew of thirty-two men, at some point between Hog Island, where she was last reported, and Winter Quarter Shoals light vessel, off the coast of Delaware, on February 6 or 7, only a few hours after she left Norfolk on her fateful voyage. Statements to that effect were made by Assistant Secretary of the Navy Winthrop in response to several inquiries by telegraph from friends of the unfortunate crew. The commandant of the New York navy yard telegraphed the navy department that the vessel sigged off Montauk Point, Long Island, last Sunday by the whaleback steamer Bay Vow, with the naval tug Apache. The search WHISKEY IS WHISKEY. Taft's Decision Has Been Formulated In Set of Resolutions. In Set of Resolutions. Washington, D.C.—President Taft's decision in the liquor controversy that "whisky is whisky, whether it be blended or straight," has been formulated in a set of regulations prepared by the board of food and drugs inspection of the department of agriculture. The regulations were completed and approved, as required by the pure food law, by Secretary Wilson of the department of agriculture, Secretary MacVeagh of the treasury department and Secretary Nagel of the department of commerce and labor. In brief the regulations declare that all unmixed spirits distilled from grain, prepared in the customary ways are entitled to the name "whisky" without qualification. Blended whisky must be labeled as such. The term "whisky," however, is restricted to distillates from grain and under the regulations, distillates from other substances, if labeled "whisky" are misbranded and the person guilty of misbranding may be prosecuted. SENATOR TILLMAN ILL. South Carolina Senator - is Overcome by Sudden Illness Washington, D. C.—Senator Tillman of South Carolina was taken suddenly ill on the steps of the capitol, and had to be carried into his room by two capitol employees. Later he was removed to his home, where he is now under the care of a physician. The attack is said to have been due to a recurrence of the senator's old trouble, hardening of the arteries. Dr. Pickford said that he did not regard this attack as serious. RUSSIA TAXES COTTON. The Impost is Favored by the Cotton Growers Themselves. St. Petersburg, Russia. The proposed lay, imposing a tax of seventenths of a cent per pound on all cotton grown in Russia and its central Asia dependencies of Khiva and Bukhara have been approved by the council of ministers and submitted to parliament for action. The measure is demanded by the cotton growers themselves and supported by the bourse committees of Khowan and Moscow, respective centers of cotton growing and manufacturing, which foresee a fight for existence between the industry and the locust plague during the coming years. MONEYFORWATERWAYS SOUTH GETS LARGE SUM There Are Further Projects Not Yet Adopted By Congress Which Call For $297,000,000 Additional. Washington, D. C—Waterway projects at a cost of $42,355,276, of which $7,206,4430 is for continuing contracts, are provided for in the rivers and harbors appropriations bill, which was reported to the house, by the committee on rivers and harbors. The bill provides for harbor projects for greater depth at Norfolk, Va, and Mobile, Ala., besides a host of big projects for the Mississippi river, the great lakes, New York harbor and Pacific coast waterways improvement. The projects already under improvement aggregate $252,017,400, including the Mississippi river from Caliro to the head of the passes. Southern projects of $20,000 or more follow: Virginia—Norfolk harbor and its approaches, general improvement, $45,000; removal of Thimble shoals, $300,000; Cape Charles City harbor, $20,000; York, Mattapona and Pamunkey rivers and Occoquan and Carters creeks, $50,000; James river, $100,000; Appomattox river, maintenance and improvement, $28,000, at Petersburg, $5,000. North Carolina—Neuse and Trent rivers, $6,000; New river, including inland waterways! between Beaufort harbor and New river and Swansboro, $23,700; Cape Fear river at and below-Wilmington, $200,000; Bay river, $21,000. South Carolina—Winyah bay, $150,000; Charleston, $150,000; Little Pee Dee river, $29,000; Great Pee Dee river, $30,000; Santee, Wateree and Congaree rivers and Esthersville-Mimim creek canal, $25,000. Georgia — Savannah harbor, $400,000; Brunswick, $50,000; Altamaha, Oconee and Ocmulgee rivers, $75,000; Flint river, $25,000; Coosa river, Georgia and Alabama, $25,000; Savannah river, 30 miles below Augusta, $70,000; Coosa river at Horseleg shoals, $75,000; Savannah river at Augusta, $125,000. Florida — Fernandina harbor and Cumberland sound, $45,000; Apalachicola river $22,500; Hillsboro harbor river, $25,000; Pensacola, $75,000; St. Johns river, $155,000; St. Johns river opposite Jacksonville, $115,000; Oklahoma river, $20,170; Sarasota bay, $30,000; Blackwater river, $25,000; Clearwater harbor and Boca Seiga bay to Tampa bay, $29,500; St. Andrews bay, $42,395; Apalachicola river to St. Andrews bay, $100,000; St. Johns river from Jacksonville to Lake Harney, $32,400; Cooahatschee river from Fort Myer to the gulf, $50,000; Hillsboro bay, $300,000. Alabama—Mobile and Mobile bar, $464,000; Alabama river, $85,000; Black Warrior, Warrior and Tombigbee rivers, locks and dams, $500,000 cash and $500,000 authorized for continuing contracts, Tombigbee in three sections, $29,000 altogether; Coosa river, Alabama, dam No. 5 and lock No. 4, $50,000. Mississippi—Gulfport harbor and Ship, island pass, $67,500; Pascagoula, $55,000; Pearl river, $30,000; Yazoo, Tallahastache and Coldwater, etc. $28,500; East Pearl river, $20,000. Fourteen-foot waterways from the lakes, to the gulf, $1,050,000, not available, pending further action by compress and in connection with a cooperative project with the Illinois authorities from Lockport, Ill., to the mouth of the Illinois river. Louisiana—Mississippi river, southwest pass, $750,000; maintenance and improvement of south pass channel, $40,000; month and passes of Calcasieu river, $3,000; Bayou Teche, $50,000; removing the water hyacinth from water in Louisiana and Texas, $20,000; Red river below Fulton, Ark, $75,000; Bayou Terrebonne, $25,000; Mermentau river to Sabine river, $100,000. Tennessee.—Cumberland river (Tennessee and Kentucky) 'above and below Nashville, $105,000, and above Chattanooga $120,000; Chattanooga to Riverton-Hale's Bar loc and dam, $50,875; open channel work, $130,007; Colbert and Bee Tree shoals, $100,000; below Riverton, Ala., $150,000; French Broad and Little Pigeon rivers, $23,000; Cumberland river, below Nashville, $213,000 cash and $450,000 authorized. Mississippi River—Mississippi river between Ohio and Missouri rivers, $500,000; Mississippi river, head of passes to mouth of Ohio (Mississippi river commission), $2,000,000; experimental barges, $500,000. AFRICA GROWING COTTON. SEASON'S CROP ESTIMATED AT 5,200,000 POUNDS. Washington, D. C.-Cotton growing in Africa is becoming an important pursuit and one which, in time, will affect the marketing of American cotton in Great Britain, as that country, which uses so much cotton from the United States, is encouraging the development of the growing of that staple in her colonies. This season's cotton crop in West Africa is estimated at 5,200,000 pounds, or over twice as much as was grown there last year. The Kano railway will soon be extended into the cotton growing country of Nigeria and then large developments will take place. LATE NEWS NOTES. The heaviest ice crop of the last thirty years is being harvested in Chicago, and by the time the season is closed, a week or ten days hence, 2,500,000 tons will have been stored in the ice houses that supply, Chicago. There will be no decline in price, however, to the small consumer. Governor Shaforth and Chief Justice Steele of Colorado have issued a signed statement to contradict the assertion made by Rev. Dr. Underhill of Denver before the City club of New York. Reverend Underhill said that he indorsed from observation an article by an unnamed woman aiming to show that suffrage had demoralized the women of Colorado and "that ten thousand women of the underworld controlled the elections in the city of Denver." The governor_and the judge say these statements are untrue, and that the women of Colorado are the equal of any in refinement, education and feminine graces, none of which qualities have been damaged by their fifteen years of participation in public affairs, while the government has immeasurably improved by suca participation. They say also that out of the thirty thousand women who voted in Denver last fall not more than four hundred were in any wise connected with the underworld. Owing to a disagreement about the conditions imposed by William C. Proctor of Cincinnati on his offer of $500,000 for a graduate school at Princeton, that gift has now been lost, and with it nearly as much more which had been raised for a similar purpose. President Wilson had insisted upon maintaining the -right of the university to carry on the grade work in any way that might best to himself and the trustees, and in this attitude the board sustained him. "We are not getting hold of the college men," said Professor Shaler Mathews of the University of Chicago, in an address before the Chicago Methodist preachers' meeting in the First Methodist Church, in too many cases the college man has an idea that his education has raised him above the conceptions of the religious mind. "I don't believe the natural man likes Jesus Christ." I don't believe he goes to Christ naturally, but rather to Pilate. Let us not only send missionaries to Cina, but also to the modern man." Washington A delegation of Crow Indians same here to see President Taft. One of the braveshad a war 'shirt made by a squaw on the Montana reservation which he intended to present to the president. He failed to make the presentation when he found that the shirt was entirely too small for President Taft. President Taft conferred with Senators Beveridge, Borah and Carter at the white house and told them to expedite the administration legislative program. The president wants Senator Beveridge to get the Arizona-New Mexico statehood bill through the senate, and Senator Carter to push along the postal savings bank proposition. In a message to congress the president asked that, provision be made for recompensing those employees of the government working on the Panama canal. A story going the rounds in Washington that anti-administration republicans have dispatched Gilson Gardner, a well known newspaper writer, to meet Colonel Roosevelt when he comes out of the African jungle and lay before him the entire political situation as it has developed during his absence. Mr. Gardner is very, close to the former president. He left Washington quietly about two weeks ago, and it was learned that he had gone to Egypt, and would meet the former president in Cairo when he comes down the Nile. Senator Tillman's "pitchfork" eloquence in condemnation of former President Roosevelt's appointment of a negro solicitor of customs at Charleston, S. C., which has lain in the senate closet for executive secrets for more than two years, will be given to the public. The senate ordered the injunction of the secrecy removed from all of its records in the case of Dr. William Crum. Former President Zelaya intends to publish a book defending his administration in Nicaragua, criticizing Secretary Knox and the state department and charging that intrigues set afloat and maintained through Central America and in Washington by a large mining company were the cause of his downfall. Just before sailing for Europe from Vera Cruz, Zelaya confiding to a friend, according to private advices which have found their way to Washington charged the Butters-Carthawite mining interests of Salvador with being responsible for his reverses. Seventeen out of eighteen pension agencies scattered throughout various portions of the country are abolished under the terms of the pension appropriation bill reported to the house, where in no appropriation is recommended for the offices. The one remaining office is located in Washington and the usual appropriation for its maintenance is made. The pension bill carries $155,174,000, which is a decrease of $5,000,000 from last year. The seventeen agencies thus cut off are located in Augusta, Me.; Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Columbus, O.; Concord, N. H.; Des Moines, Detroit, Indianapolis, Knoxville, Louisville, Milwaukee, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburg; San Francisco and Topeka, Kan. Treasury of State of Georgia Ellicott JAN 17 1900 190 The undisputed Treasure of the State of Georgia, hereby acknowledges to have received from the Secretary of State the following described Gift: Dear Regiment, Dear member of the Army, Excuse me, I am writing to you from Dear homeland, (2000) and am grateful to you for your kindness and generosity. long in total Ten Thousand Dollars, and which are held by the State of Georgia, by authority and under the provisions of an Act of the General Assembly, approved October 22d, 1887, and amended December 20th, 1889. R. E. Parsi Treasurer of the State of Georgia. TO REAPPORTION STATE Georgia May Get More Congressmen by Census POPULATION IS 3,000,000 Possible That State May be Given 15 or 16 Congressmen After New Apportionment. Washington, D. C.—Georgia will gain one, maybe two, and possibly three congressmen, under the apportionment that will come as the result of the census that is now being taken. The exact number will depend upon the population basis that congress itself fixes, and action of congress in this respect will be governed largely by the political complexion of that body. Acording to the estimated population of Georgia in 1906, the state was entitled to 12 congressmen, with nearly enough population in excess of the required number to give her still another member of the lower house. Indeed, in 1900, according to the population, Georgia was entitled under the apportionment to 11 1-2 congressmen The basis upon which representation in congress was reckoned in 1904 was one congressman for every 194, 182 people. Georgia's population, in 1900, was 2,216,331, or 11 1-2 times as great as the population required for one congressman. In 1906, the estimated population of Georgia was 2,442,719 people. Assuming that there had been an apportionment in 1906, and that the same basis prevailed as in 1900, the population of this state would have entitled her to 12, 3-4 members. It is estimated that the population of Georgia state approximate at this time 2,500,000, or more. Indeed, some of the more sanguine persons claim a population of 3,000,000 people for Georgia. Assuming these figures to be correct, and presuming that the basis of representation in congress will remain unchanged, it is possible that Georgia may have 15 or 16 congressmen in the 62d congress. This If the census should show that Georgia is entitled to larger representation, according to congressional requirements, it would then become incumbent upon the state legislature to reapportion the state in congressional districts, or obviate this unpleasantness by electing three congressmen from the state at large. It is regarded as probable that the state will be reapportioned, although the question will be one that will cause a lively fight in the Georgia legislature. It has been twenty years since the state was reapportioned. WAR RELICS RETURNED. Confederate Star is Returned to Georgia. Atlanta, Ga.-The center star, with about six square inches of blue cloth, cut from the first stand of colors stacked at the surrender of General Rob- SOL. C. JOHNSON, Supt. of Ageno ert E. Lec, April 13, 1865, belonging to the thirty-fifth Georgia infantry, Confederate Army, has been returned to Adjutant General A. J. Scott, National Guard of Georgia, by Mrs. Mary J. Hill of Waterville, Maine. In the letter accompanying the piece of cloth, Mrs. Hill states that her son, Charles R. Shuey, first lieutenant in command of Company A, Twentieth Maine, was present at the surrender and took the star from the first stand as a memento of the occasion. Lieutenant Shuey, she says, was in the war from Bull Itun to the surrender. The cloth from which the colors were made is home-woven, the flag home-made, of course, and hand-stitched with "twist." The star will be given a place of honor among the stands of colors returned to Georgia by the federal government and exhibited in one of the naves in the capitol halls. Governor Brown received a letter from Mrs. J. R. Thames of Columbus, Ohio, who expects soon to move to Birmingham, Ala., calling attention to the fact that three of Georgia's confederate flags are held in the relic room in the Ohio state capitol, and that these might be secured by the state if the proper steps were taken. The Georgia flags in the Ohio capitol mentioned by Mrs. Thaunes are those of the twenty-second Georgia, captured at Fort McAlliston by the forty-seventh Ohio; fifty-first Georgia, captured by Ohio troops at Kingston, Tenn., and a flag marked "First Regular Rebel Regiment," said to have been captured by the eighty-first Ohio at Atlanta. What the inscription attached to the latter flag signifies was not stated. Governor Brown will take the matter under consideration and ascertain what is necessary to be done toward securing the return of these flags to the state. VETERANS MUST PAY STATE TAX. Free License Does oNt Exempt Them From Payment: Atlanta, Ga—In the cases of Manus vs. the State and Allen vs the State, from the city court of Atlanta, the state court of appeals rendered a decision holding that the free license granted to confederate veterans to peddle and sell merchandise, by the ordinary of any county under the law providing for such license, does not exempt those veterans who engage in the sale of near beer from the payment of the specific tax of $200 imposed by the state upon the sale of this article. RODDENBERRY WON. Successor to Judge Griggs Received 1,588 Majority. Albany, Ga.-The official consolidated vote in primary shows that Hon. S. A. Roddenbery's plurality over Judge W. N. Spence was 3,894, and his majority over Spence and Knight 1,588. Judge Roddenbery's total vote was 7,691; 'Spence's 3,797, and Knight's 2,306. The total vote cast—13,794—was far short of the normal democratic vote of the district. P. EDWARD PERRY, Vice President. GEORGIA NEWS IN PARAGRAPHS Work has been commenced on the erection of the first monument to the Women of the Confederacy in the county. The movement was in charge of Rome Sons of Confederate veterans. The unveiling of the monument will take place late in February at Rome. The Atlantia, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad has established a demonstrating farm on the line of its road to prove the productiveness of the soil in the wiregrass section of south Georgia. The farm selected is one of the famous scientific farms at Byromville, Dooly county. Forty thousand bales of cotton make the total receipts at the Americus compress, while fifty-three thousand bales have been received at Americus warehouses, indicating about an average crop in this territory. Farmers are busy in preparation for another crop and sales of mules and fertilizer point unmistakably to increased acreage this year Five fertilizer plants in Americus are throughout southwestern Georgia working to supply demands for fertilizer, while the sales of mules already exceed $140,000 for the season, with other shipments to arrive. By nearly half a million dollars, Atlanta leads the, other seven largest cities of the south in money invested in buildings in 1909, as shown by the following figures: Atlanta, $5,551,951; New Orleans, $5,165,172; Memphis, $4,324,377; Birmingham $2,341,669; Richmond, 3,574,812; Dallas, $3,393,683; Fort Worth, $3,244,846; Chattanooga, $1,120 166. The mandate of the federal circuit court, ordering the sale of the Savannah, Augusta and Northern railway to satisfy a claim of nearly $300,000 made by William J. Oliver, a contractor, of Knoxville, Tenn., has been made the order of the United States court of the Macon district, and the sale of the railroad and all of its properties will be riead on Tuesday, March 15 at Statesboro. The Savannah, Augusta and Northern railroad was built by W.J. Oliver for Statesboro and other capitalists. The line is twenty-five miles in length, and extends from Statesboro to Garfield, with intermediate stations at Colfax, Portal, Aaron and Miley. The railroads of Georgia, many of them at least, object to the recent order of the railroad commission calling on them to make immediate report of all wrecks on their lines in which persons are killed or injured, and to submit subsequent reports giving full details of such accidents. One of the principal objections to the order was that the commission would become a bureau of information for attorneys prosecuting damage suits. There were also other reasons given. Under the national law requiring reports of wrecks, provision is made that no information so given to the interstate commerce commission can be used as evidence in a court. It is possible the Georgia commission also might make a similar ruling. At the request of the railroads, the commission suspended the operations of the order and set the matter down for a hearing on Wednesday, February 23. HOME OFFICE WEST BROAD STREET, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. Phone 1198. Gz. Phone 2029. Directors. L. H. Williams. P. Edward Perry. Walter S. Scott. Sel. C. Johnson. W. E. Fields. J. H. Deveau. L. M. Pollard. W. H. Burgess. J. H. Burg, 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. 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. STATE BAPTIST CALL 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. 2rd. 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- MONEY DEPOSITED WITH The Wage Earners Loan and Investment Company 18 DOUBLY SECURED BY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS INVESTED SAVANNAH REAL ESTATE. 5 PER CENT PAID ON DEPOSITS. Masonic Books & Regalias. LODGE SEALS, FINANCIAL CARDS and BLANKS of every description. Publishers' and Manufacturers' Prices Liberal Discounts Will Be Arranged. GOL. C. JOHNSON, Savannah, Ga. 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 fail 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. He that shows his passion tells his enemy where to hit him.—Spanish. --- T, Secretary and Treas. Society W. H. Burgam. 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President Taft ordered that the tariff shall not be shielded in the Congressional investigation of the cost of living. Officials of express companies testified that rates are no higher than successful conduct of their business demands. Vivisection Reform, a new magazine, made its appearance and stated its position as against the needless torture of animals. Canada will not be able to recover for the loss due to the Quebec Bridge disaster, reports George P. Graham, Dominion Minister of Railways, and Canals. C. H. Adams, arrested in New York City, is said by Postoffice inspectors to be one of a gang that has cleared $250,000 in five years by a novel swindle. China rejected the demands of Japan and Russia that she will not perfect the agreement as to the Chinchow-fu Railway line without first consulting them. United States Attorney Wise, of New York City, made public detail of indictments charging twenty-six persons with complicity in a smuggling conspiracy. The New York Central purchased in Monroe County the first of the demonstration farms which it will establish for the purpose of educating the farm owners on how to increase production. Rough on "Rats." "How do you like the way she does her hair?" "I think she mistreats its shamefully." It was the morning after the Tomlinson dance that young Kirk received word from his uncle that he wished to speak with him. "Now what," reflected Kirk, "what do you imagine my rascally relative wants of me?" There being no one present to answer his question, Kirk put the matter aside. He began to go over the happiness of the night before. The three dances he had with Sara Minot, one of which they had sat out in a secluded corner together. Kirk had ambitions, the foremost of which was to marry Sara Minot. Upon the heels of this, and really in order to accomplish it, he had an ambition to become an author. To that end he labored after office hours every night, writing his stories and his articles with commendable courage. At first he had little success, but lately some of his things had sold and he looked upon life brightly. He had already begun to write a book, the idea of which he had had in his head for years. Perhaps it would not be so very long before he could ask Sara to marry him. It would have to be some time though, for Kirk had made up his mind that he would never marry until he could give his wife what she had been accustomed to. The fact that his friends looked upon him as the heir of his uncle, the wealthy and middle-aged Anthony Russell, did not concern Kirk very much, and he made his plans without reckoning on any assistance from that quarter. His uncle had always disliked him and had looked slightly upon his efforts to help himself along and the smallness of his successes. Kirk was therefore surprised when he called in response to the request of Mr. Russell to find that the latter had made him the subject of some interestingly pleasant intentions. "The fact is, Dick," he said smoothly, "I've made up my mind not to wait until I'm dead to benefit you. You may want money now. You do, don't you?" "Sometimes," admitted Kirk, cautiously. He felt that he had not heard the whole. "I've made up my mind to settle an income upon you. You're a bright young chap, and I know you have a notion about writing—or something like that. Now, you need travel advantages that you haven't had, perhaps, and you have to have money to get such things. What should you say to $20,000 a year?" Dick murmured his appreciation, but he waited, and presently it came out. "If we can come to an agreement about a little matter, it will be well for both of us—particularly for you. I have made up my mind to marry Sara Minot. I suppose you may as well know it." In a flash Kirk saw what he meant. His uncle had seen him with Sara the night before, and had probably noticed for some time her apparent interest in him. This offer was merely to buy his nephew out of his way. "I think I understand," said Kirk, slowly, "that if I accept your provision for me I am to relinquish any desire which I may have with regard to Miss Minot." "Exactly. It's very simple. Really while you are in your present financial condition you haven't any right to any such desires. You couldn't support Miss Minot—" Kirk arose. "You and your offer may go to the devil," he said. "Goodnight." Outside he thought things over bitterly. "I'm a fool," he said. "I think Sara cares for me, but she can't wait for me forever, dependent as she is on her aunt's family, and none too happy there. They'll use their influence and he'll use his money and his smooth manners, and eventually she'll give in." But something in his heart told him that he misjudged her. A memory of her dark eyes as they flooked into his that night at the dance returned to him. Without stopping at his rooms he went to see Sara. He had made up his mind to tell her how things with him and ask her to give him a chance. Because he was possessed of a certain amount of native honesty he did not mention his uncle's plans. He simply told her that he loved and wished to marry her. "I can't ask you now, Sara," he said, "I'm not rich enough, but I will be some day before long, perhaps. I'm writing a book, and if it gets accepted it put me on my feet. Will you wait for me until I try?" "I'll wait."'she agreed. Then Kirk went home and went to work. Night after night he toiled over his task, rewriting, fearfully, his weak places and showing a dogged persistence worthy the cause. His lack of experience held him back, but it did not stop him. He read the books of travel and description which other men had written and got their atmosphere for his own work. At intervals he heard that his uncle was already at work upon his own cause, and that Sara's relatives were doing all they could to induce he to accept his intentions. This did not discourage Kirk, but nerved him to work harder than ever. There came a day when the book, was finished and sent away; there came another day when, after a period of breathless suspense — it came back. Kirk almost gave up then. He went to Sara and told her what had happened. He would not ask her to wait again, but Sara was not to be despaired of so easily. "Dick—are' you—awfully poor?" she asked, timidly. "W-well, poorer than anything you've been used to," he answered. "I was thinking," she said, "that I'd rather be poor with you than rich with someone else." They were alone and Kirk waffled conventionally and caught her close. conventionality and caught her cross. Two months later Kirk called for Miss Minot one afternoon and they went out together. They told no one the nature of their errand, but Mr. Russell encountered them as they came out of the Episcopal parsonage, and his nephew stopped him joyfully. "I'm glad we met," he said. "Let "I'm glad we met," he said. "Let me introduce Mrs. Kirk." "I hope," said his uncle, politely, "that Mrs. Kirk has good courage. She will need it." "She has it," said Kirk, cheerfully, "and so have I. You'll be glad to know that a book of minds has been accepted and will be published soon. You were worried, you know, at one time because I wasn't very strong financially." "The day you said you'd marry me in spite of everything I got the courage to send it out again," he explained as Russell moved away, for the benefit of his wife who was looking at him rapturously. "The acceptance came last night."—Boston Post. CORNER IN 3 CENT PIECES. The Involuntary Work of a Dime Slot Machine Company. The disappearance of the three cent piece has for years been a matter of mild speculation. Few persons are aware that a large proportion of the coins of this denomination which remained in circulation when the government stopped issuing them are peacefully slumpering in sundry large fat canvas bags in the vaults of a certain electrical manufacturing company of Chicago. They are not for sale just yet. Each of the coins is an evidence of petty larceny. Years ago the company equipped many telephone pay stations with dime slot machines. It was supposed that they could be worked only with dimes. The three cent pieces were becoming rare and no thought was taken of them. Hardly six months passed before one of the telephone companies discovered that the collectors were yielding a harvest of three-cent pieces. Then from all over the country came similar complaints. Each company forwarded the pieces to the manufacturing company and more or less politely asked that a corresponding number of dimes or a check for an equivalent amount be sent back in exchange. A council was held at the office of the manufacturing company. The cost of correcting the boxes was, compared with fairly trustworthy information of the number of three cent pieces in circulation. It was found that the balance was in favor of the three cents and it was decided to accept the pieces as dimes. Gradually the inpour of three cent pieces narrowed down to an intermittent current. The company seemed to have about all the pieces. It is said that if ever the premium on three cent pieces goes high enough the coins will be offered to collectors at prices based upon the original cost to the company, plus 6 percent a year, plus cost of storage, plus cost of guarding, plus cost of carrying the fund upon the books. Long ago the slot machines that collected them were relegated to the scrap heap. Knew His Book. "What's this I hear? You say you won't go to bed?" "Papa," replied the statesman's little boy, "if you heard anything like that, I have been misquoted."—Louisville Courier Journal. Fancier—This dog, madam, would be cheap at $100. Lady—I would take him, but I'm afraid my husband might object. Fancier—Madam, you can get another husband much easier than a dog like, that—Detroit, News-Tribune. GEM THIEVES WORK THEY SUCCEED, SPITE OF EVERY CAUTION. Constant Care of Jewelry Concern Often Vain Against Wily Crooks. Mysterious thefts of a diamond necklace and a valuable diamond ring from the workshop of a Fifth avenue jewelry concern a few weeks ago called attention to a fact which is not generally known. There is no business, so hazardous as the jewelry business. Money can be protected, physically and otherwise; but it is almost impossible to safeguard gems and gold in a factory or a store. It would seem that the cash thief had an advantage. Actually the odds are in favor of the inside or outside purloiner of jewelry. lionaire, and look like a bishop, but it is the unity of the salesman to assume that you are a crook. In fact, there is extra suspicion against the epulent or episcopal types, for in such guise jewel thieves often masquerade. At the employee's entrance on the side street you may see heavy metal doors like those of a bank, only larger, to permit the passage of the firm's delivery motor cars. These delivery cars, in which valuables are conveyed, are entirely inclosed and well locked, in the rear. They are loaded and un- A banker does not exhibit samples of money to customers, nor does he have show-windows filled with bundles of currency. The bank employee is checked by bookkeeping, is bonded to perform his duties faithfully, and is shadowed by detectives at more or less regular intervals, so that his life is under pretty complete inspection. On the other hand, a large jewelry establishment has the wealth of Ormus scattered, around miscellaneously, value more concentrated than the eagles of the banker, handled daily by hundreds of employees and customers. No ordinary bonding company, it is said, will insure the honesty of a jewelry worker, clark or salesman. The risk is apparently too great for any insurers except Lloyds. Nor will the companies guarantee against loss by sneak thieves, window smashers, or "pennyweighters." "One hundred dollars apiece, or $900 for the lot of nine pieces," came the prompt reply of the collector. "Oh, I don't want to stick you," said the dealer. "I offered these identical stamps to a well-known stamp dealer here in town for $35 each, and he replied he would give only $25 apiece." "Never you mind," said the collector, "the $900 goes, and I am glad to have the chance." The envelopes or letters had been sent from Baltimore in the 40's. Five of them bore two stamps, while the other four had only a single stamp each. The letters were written before the United States adopted the adhesive postage stamp and at a time when the postmaster of each large city issued his own stamps. The postmaster of Baltimore at this time was James M. Buchanan. Postmaster Buchanan issued 5 and 10 cont adhesive stamps and a series of 5 and 10 ceat stamped envelopes. The stamps on the envelopes showed a large figure "5" or "10" surrounded by a circle. Above was the word "Paid," and above that the name of the postmaster in full, "James M. Buchanan." This signature was placed upon each envelope with a hand stamp. The: Jewelers' Security Alliance, which is the leading trade organization and employs the Pinkertons by the year, only professes to look after safe burglaries committed against its members outside of business hours. The ordinary customer of a great jewelry, house is not aware of the multifarious precautions which are taken—though often in vain—to guard against his and other persons' possible lapse from honesty. Every step that he takes and every movement that he makes is watched. In a small place there are mirrors so arranged that the proprietor can keep his customers constantly in view, while in the large establishment the army of salesmen, floorwalkers and private detectives observes the actions of visitors. The man who is directly showing goods to a customer does not indeed watch the customer, but the latter need not flatter himself, since the eye of the salesman is ever glued on the objects he is displaying. Nerves Disqualify Clerk. It is said that a proprietor once tesfed a new clerk, who was showing goods to a customer, by biring a toy pistol behind his back. The clerk turned around, and was dismissed from his job. A good salesman would not turn around for an earthquake; he would first of all seize the valuables and put them in a safe place. Of course, gem thieves are not credited with the ability to cause seismic disturbances, but they have been known to start riots and alarms of fire in order to distract the attention of their victims. Access to the show cases of the large establishment is barred by neat but securely locked grills of bronze. If you ask to have stickpins or brooches shown you the salesman will show you a few and only a few, at a time. If you wish to inspect loose stones, whether diamonds, rubies or pearls, you cannot examine them in the main part of the establishment. You are escorted to a little cabinet in the rear, about three times the size of a telephone booth. Here are two chairs and a little stand. The door of the passageway to the cabinets is locked behind you and the cabinet door is shut. Then the salesman opens the packet of loose stones before you. The top of the cabinet is open and there is a gallery overlooking it. Perhaps there is no room, armed with an opera glas, watching you from that gallery, but then, again, there might be some one. You ask to see another paper or tray of stones. The salesman retires with the first paper, and just to make sure that you have not abstracted or substituted a, gem despite his vigilance weighs the lot and finds whether it tallies to a hair with its previous weight. You may dress like a mill- lonaire, and look like a bishop, but it is the only of the salesman to assume that you are a crook. In fact, there is extra suspicion against the epulent or episcopal types, for in such guise jewel thieves often masquerade. At the employee's entrance out the side across you may see heavy metal doors, those of a bank, only larger, to permit the passage of the firm's side-livery motor cars. These, delivery cars, in which valuables are conveyed, are entirely inclosed and well locked, in the rear. They are loaded and unloaded in the basement of the building, being carried down or up on an interior elevator. If you could pass 'two or three watchmen and timekeepers who eye you through peepholes in locked doors and ascend to the jewelry workshops of a certain large concern at the top of the building you would see some interesting precautions. There is a cage of steel bars in which girls are sorting and stringing pearls. Other smaller cages contain individual workmen or small groups of workmen engaged in mounting gems, hammering and engraving ornaments of gold and the more previous metal, platinum. The method of 'caging' workmen is said to be 'new and not practiced outside of this particular establishment. Here there are not only cases, but all persons, qn the floor not confined in them are, warned to keep away from them. Employees from other departments may not enter the floor without having special business. The weight of gems and gold received by each workman is credited to him, and the valuable material is locked up at night in a safe equipped with a burglar alarm device. In the case of a $5,000 necklace, the weight of material may be checked up daily, with a calculated allowance for waste. In any event there is a checking up when the job is finished. The water in which jewelry workers wash their hands and faces is too valuable to be allowed to run directly into the sewer. It is carried off onto sluices, like those used in places mining, and the riffles catch not a little dust, diamond chips and diamond dust. Even the aprons of the workers hold enough gold dust to make it worth while to burn them periodically and extract the precious metal. A few years ago a building in Newark, N.J., which is a jewelry manufacturing centre, was to be replaced with a new structure. It had long housed jewelry concerns and its woodwork was believed to be impregnated with gold dust. All the floors, beams and window frames were carefully burned in a special furnace, and the ashes yielded $10,000 worth of gold. The estimate of average waste on a job only prevents large thefts on the part of a dishonest workman. While placing a stone in its setting the man may gouge out several dollars' worth of gold or platinum from the interior of the setting and keep that much material for himself. The greatest opportunity for dishonesty, however, is in the substitution of inferior or lower weight gains. In order to guard against substitution some apprehensive customers who have stones to be mounted or reset patronize small shops where they can watch the workman handle their gems, or at least where they can wait for the job to be done in a few hours' time. The employer himself is often baffled by mysterious losses due to substitution. There was a case of a necklace broken up in order to use the stones separately. On reweighing stones and setting there was found to be a considerable shortage. The same thing happened again with another necklace. Yet the stones seemed to be all there, and there was no evidence in which to proceed against the workman involved. Substitution which is absolutely undetectible is possible in the first stage of manufacturing rough diamonds, which in pleasing or splitting them, after which they are cut and polished: Most of the $15,000,000 to $20,000,000 of rough-diamonds imported; yearly in this country are handled in seven factories in New York and Brooklyn. When a cleaver receives a large stone to split it is possible for him to substitute for a piece thereof a stone of his own and thereby gain one quarter to one half of a carat, valued at between $25 and $100. The most expert can certainly tell whether a split stone is the product of one particular rough diaphan, and it is quite impossible to identify a cut and polished gem with its rough original. About 65 percent of the weight of the stones is allowed for waste in manufacture, and the pilferings of one or two workmen might go on indefinitely without raising the general average of waste and thereby exciting suspicion. Individual checking would in the long run discover a persistent thief of weight, but it would not prevent it fromunning substitution from replacing flawless stones of fine color with inferior gems. Practically, there must be complete reliance on the honesty of the diamond workers, and they are known to be as generally honest as they are skilled and intelligent. There are four hundred diamond cutters in the New York district and their wages are from $30 to $55 a week. These are not the kind of man who would submit to being caged in factories or to being searched at intervals or being but understates exploding if they were aware of the latter fact. Many of them work at home. How They, Financed Club. In one of the Newark jewelry factories, where 1,200 men and girls are at present employed, some office boys were found a few years ago to be gathering up small bits of gold, selling them collectively and enjoying the proceeds in a club which they established. In one factory the gold given out to the girls is checked by an equal weight of small lead shot in a bottle, the finished, work and waste, gold being afterward compared with the bottle of shot. The worker does not know the precise, weight of her raw material, and has less chance of abstracting some of the gold with safety from detection. There is sometimes a chance for dilatoneyty of the part of the man who makes the alloys of precious metals. He may put a little less gold and a little more silver or copper into the furnace. It is, easy to mislay or lose small pieces of jewelry. Diamonds snap out of tweezers and disappear. They may fly up to the picture moulding or enter a crack'in the wall. A salesman out West was showing a diamond to a customer when it slipped out of the tweezers and vanished. After a little search, he, suddenly exclaimed in fun, "Take it out of your pocket!" The customer to whom the command was given confused put his hand in his pocket and sure enough pulled out the stone. A crook in a jewelry store pokes over a tray of loose diamonds with a waxed penil picks up small gems with the point and scrapes them off casually into his vest pocket or even into his ear. Once a man was looking over a paper of diamonds and poking them about with a long nalled little finger. The salesman knew that long nails were correct in China, but he felt suspicious of them when worn by an American. He saw something that made him remark quickly: "Take that diamond out from under your nail." "Why, my dear sir!" protested the customer, but the other seized his hand and extracted a sizable stone from beneath the finger nail. There was room enough under the nail, which was waxed, to hold a half carat stone, valued at from $75 to $100. Warning to Jewellers. A special bulletin to jewellers of advice how to avoid sneak-thief losses was recently issued by the Jewellers' Security Alliance. An abstract of this advice follows: The holiday season is the harvest time for crooks. Always have at least a boy with you in the store all the time. Keep showcases locked. Don't lose sight of valuable goods for a single instant. Don't show valuable goods in trays. Don't turn your back on a customer without first removing the goods. Observe strangers carefully for peculiarities so that you can identify them afterward. Keep a light burning in the store all night. Have an electric bolt on the door to shut a thief. In the store by pressing a button and a connection to ring an alarm bell outside. Look out for the film-flam C. O. D. game, when goods are taken into the next room of a hotel and disappear with the person who takes them into the next room. Look up for a group of strangers. Have showcases and counters so arranged that a thief can't crawl under them and take goods from the inside. Beware of partly locking the safe or drawer, for expert thieves can open it. Look out for a fake sight outside the store, telephone calls, messages from home and the like, which may be lures to get you out of the way. To guard against window smashers, hanging by wires an extra sheet of heavy plate glass a short distance behind the, window pane. This does not prevent a view of the goods from the outside, but it folls the amasher when he reaches for the jewelry through the broken pane. Protect the side panes also, for crooks use hoops to get valuables. A lining of sheet iron should be placed in the bottom of show windows to prevent burglaries from boring up from the cellar. Have double spring hinges and no handles on the door of your shop, so that smashers can fasten it while helping themselves in the contents of the show-window. Arrange articles in the showway by distributing them about, so as to confuse and delay the "grabber," instead of massing the valuables in one tray, making it easy for him to get the best at one swoop. Look out for "pennyweighters" who substitute cheap goods for costly ones when pretending to buy diamond rings are their favorite. Women play this game. They even have, fake tags on substitutes which duplicate the real tags on your goods. A piece of apple or banana may be used by a crook who squeezes a piece of jewelry into it and then throws it into the street for an accomplice to pick up. Look out for the chewing gum trick, the crook sticking a jewel with a piece of chewing gum under the counter and an accomplice coming to get it afterward. Plunder may be carried off on an unbrella. A hindkierchief laid on the counter is used to cover theirLook out for pepper thrown in your eyes by a thief. Keep a revolver handy. Evidently the jeweller is exposed to plenty of hazards, and it would not be strange if he were found to be more nervous and earlier gray haired than other men—New York, Tribune. There are three, women among the nominees, for the next Norwegian parliament. One was chosen by the Liberals and two by the Socialists. POPULAR SCIENCE & INVENTION An air-gun of large size, working on the principle of the pneumatic hammer, has been devised for killing animals in a humane manner. There is no such thing as a forest of mahogany. The mahogany tree lives by itself and stands surrounded by dense undergrowth in the tropic forests. Two trees to the acre is a liberal estimate of the number of trees in a forest. The great railway bridge across the Sioule gorge in France was opened, a short time ago. The height of the bridge is 450 feet above the ground. The bridge consists of a continuous girder 40 feet deep, divided into three spans by two intermediate masonry piers 370 feet high. The main span is 470 feet long, and each of the outer spans has a length of 380 feet. Some time ago it was ascertained that radium emanations were absorbed by the surface of lungs and intestines, but not by the skin, at least under ordinary conditions. The greater part of the absorbed emanation is quickly eliminated by the lungs; a small part passes away with fecal matter; and finally some has been found in the liver and the bile, but none is ejected with the urine or perspiration. Plans are in contemplation for giving the University of Chicago the finest physical laboratory in the United States, if not in the world. It is said that before all the plans are consumed the plant will have cost $1,000,000. All of the money is to be furnished by Martin Ryerson, president of the board of trustees of the university, who also was the donor of the present Ryerson laboratory at the university. An international conference is proposed for the preservation of the fur seal and all marine mammals, including whales, walruses, sea lions, and sea elephants. Some of these animals are now all but extinct, and the government considers it time to formulate an international law for their preservation. The Japanese seem to be chief offenders, for they have even ventured within the three-mile limit to carry on their work of destruction. WHAT. THE CITIES ARE DOING. Chicago Leads in Scheme for Providing Public Recreation. In the matter of recreation centres three places are chosen by a writer in the American City as examples of what this country is doing. They are Chicago, Los Angeles and Brookline, Mase., the famous "richest town in the world," the community which is in but not of Boston. In Chicago, where the whole grand scheme for providing public recreation, health instruction and physical exercise has been worked out on a model basis, gymnasiums are prominent parts of the dozen south parks recreation centres and are being included in similar institutions in other sections of the city. There are playgrounds for little children, other playgrounds for older children, athletic fields for young men and for young women, outdoor wading pools and swimming tanks, open air gymnasiums with full equipment of apparatus, and indoor gymnasiums adequately equipped and intelligently supervised for all. In Brookline the starting factor was a municipal bath, with a large swimming pool, competent instruction in the art of swimming for all who wish to learn and practice, and free opening to all citizens of the town. It is as much a local institution as the public library or the fire engine houses. It is more than local, for outsiders may use its privileges for a nominal fee and national swimming competitions are held there. Annexed to the bathhouse was erected a couple of years ago a gymnasium building for the free use of all the inhabitants, young and old and of both sexes. It is used to its capacity. It is in charge of a supervisor who earns a $3000 a year salary and has a corps of assistant. The Los Angeles recreation centre is designed to be an 'evening resort for the many hundreds of youths and young men who live in the boarding houses and lodging houses of the yle-entity'. Costing nearly $40,000, it forms one part of a system of outdoor and indoor recreation centres conducted by the municipal board of playground commissioners. Curé For . um. Hablt. In one of the West Philadelphia public schools is a little mite of a teacher who has a mighty way of preserving discipline. Her pupils being unmindful of all injunctions barring the use of chewing gum during school hours, the instructress determined to make a horrible example of a couple of the most wilful boys. She accordingly announced that she would decorate the school room a little, and thereupon stationed the boys on one corner of the platform where they would be conspicuous. Then she gave each lad a roll of clean white paper and told them to chew it. The boys, with their cheeks bulging out with paper pulp, were compelled to chew steadily for fifteen minutes. There is a slump in the chewing market—Philadelphia Press. Established 1875 By JOHN H. DEVEAUX, PupLisup EveRy SATURDAY 462 West Broad Street, t7-Bell Phone 2171 ae ee A Sosscrirtion Rates: One Year vasnssssersseesnereseenesnsee BEBS BIZ Months.— svcsscseeeeeeenseesesees 7S Three Months. veecsecwssrsseesenere, «BO Remittance must be made by Express or Post Offee Money Order, or Reglater- ed Letter. Advertising rates given om pplication. Eatered at the Post Oifice at Bavannah, Ga as Second-Class mail matter, ee ere eae Barozpar, Fasrvsrr 19, 1910 —_— Ons of our policemen was ar- rested during the week charged with alleged criminal assault. . He was acquitted of the charge, but dismissed from force. If he were 2 Negro and in another locality he might have been hurled into eter- nity ere this. Ix his New Orleans speech, Editor John Temple Graves urged the southerners to get rid of their narrowness and lay aside partisan- ship. These things have done much to retard the progress of the South. Editor Graves has sound a; key-note and his advice shonld be headed. Turre is one southern sheriff who needs a medal for doing his duty. Near Mobile a colored man was accused of the usual crime. He was taken to Mobile for safe keeping. A mob gathered, but the gallant shoriff told them that if they attempted to enter the jail that he would turn a cannon on them. The cowards faded away. Let other sheriffs do likewise and mob law would be a thing of the past. e Errorts of prominent citizens all over the country are being made to induce Congress to pass the billnow pending for the ap- pointment of a commission rela- tive to the holding of a National Negro Exposition celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of emancipa- tion. Those who have not done so, should write their congress- men and senators urging the pas- sage of the bill. All other efforts should be subordinate to the se- curing of this law. ‘Tue board of education, at itd February meeting has increases the pay of the white teachers, city and county. The pay of the. col- ored teachers remains the same. Ofcourse we are fully interested in the securing of another school building for our children, and at the same time we are in fayor of teachers receiving proper remun- eration for there arduous service. It does not cost the white teach- ers any more to live than the colored ones and the white teachers have, less to contend with in ‘their schools than the colored teachers who have twice as many children .to teach, and many of them from homes that are not helpful to the children’s progress in studies and deportment. By all means the board should con- sider the colored teachers, and too not forget the now building that we are so badly in need. Every notable achievement of any member of the race should be heralded and pointed to with pride. Little eleyen year old Estelle Gibbs of Hoboken, N. J., should be one of the inspiring marks for our young ones. The morning paper of Hoboken said: “Estelle Gibbs, 6 negro girl of eleven years, has caused a terrific upheaval in the Hoboken school system. One of Sif. teen negro pupils out ef a school popula. tion of 10,000 and more she has won the gold medal which is annaally awarded to the child in the graded schools who makes the highest percentage. nese, sored $0.43 per cent. She wa “perfect” in everything except - prs in which ehe Tecetred the rete of 6. “These marks were made in. the ex- amination for admission to the high school. Estelle Gibbs, of course, passed to the head of her class. She is the first negro who ever entered the Hoboken High School. The oxamination by which sho schioved her trinmph was made up of eighteen questions, out of which the candidate was at liberty to select any ten. Estello is said to have so- lected the most dificult questions she could find. “At the commencement exercises of the Hoboken High School to-day Mayor Gonzales, the first Republican Mayor Hoboken has had in twonty-siz year: and who had promlsed the City Superin tendent to present the gcld medal to the winner, conferred the modal on Estella at a general assembly in the high schoo! Lincoln-Douglass Day. At the Men’s Sunday Club on Inst Sunday, the Lincoln-Douglass anniversary was celebrated with appropriate exercises. In spite of the severe cold weather, a large and appreciative audience was present and enjoyed the program, which was indeed a rare treat to all After 9 few briet and appro- priate preliminary remarks by the president, Prof. S. A. Grant, ad- dresses on Douglass end Lincoln were made respectively by Mr. D.J. Scott and Prof. Jas. G, Lemon. Both speakers acquitted themselves well and thus showed much previous study and fore thought on their respective sub- jects. ° On tomorrow the Club will _be- gin a serial study of historic Sav- annah, During the study an at- tempt will be made to familiarize to the people of Savannah, impor. tant facts concerning historical pla ces in and about our city. The first of the series of addresses or the subject will be given by Prof - B. Thompsce of the State Col. lege. The public in general anc especially the public school teach era axa urged to be present. A Day Spent at the Atian: ta Baptist Collterce. Day beglos here with the ringing ot the rislag bell at £:4s o'clock am, ~Atter breakfast we retura to out various rooms and place them{n order. At 8 o'clock a m we are called to aehool, now wo gather oug books and, hasica to * Quacles Hall where we are instructed along sueh Ilnes that will amply prepare us for the fature, At 10:15 we are called to our daily chapel service whieh Is led by one of “the members of the faculty. Mere a for songs are sung and a portion ef the serip- tureisread. After chapel services we return to sckool where we reoiala until xaigo o'clock, then weare called to éia- ner, At 1:30 o'clock we are called te our afternoon sesslon-which Inst uatll 4 o'clock pm. Now we are free for the Afterooen. Some of the boys apend the afternoen studying and others on the athe letic feld, At 6 o'clock we are called in- to the dining roam for the last time. Ab 6:45 o'clock we are called tosour evesing ‘chapel service which ceually last about fifteen minutes. This service fe led by one of the studests, Prem thle service we retura to our rooms where we study until ten o'clock. At 10 o'clock the bell rings to retire and at to:tg the lighte go ont; and so ends a happy day at the At- lanta Baptist Cotlege. Jobn Adams, Professienal Men Here in Bay. 7 Savannah will be honored with 8 meeting of the State Association of Physicians, Dentists, and Phar- macists. Our physicians, dentists and pharmacists, and citizens will join in making the session one long tobe remembered. The fol- lowing very interesting circular bas been sent eut by the presi- dent, Dr. Geo. N. Stoney, of Au- gusta: “If I were asked to mention the most Profitable and enjoyable public oceasion of 1909, I would ‘unbesitatingly name the State Association of Physicians, Dentists and Pharmacists, that mot {n Augusta the first week in May and if you were here, Iam sure you would agreo with mo. “Wasn't it inspiring, there were goventy Physicians, nine Deutists and five Pharmacists in attendance, ten successful major operations performed, free dental clinics and general health conditions discussed at popular public meetings, papers of a high order read, in fact fram the opening exercises to the closing banquet the utmost inter- est, enthusiasm and good fellowship prevailed. “Among the distinguished vieitor were Drs. Geo. C Hall, of Chicago, CV Roman and Dean Hubbard of Nashville, who with others have pronounced this one of the best state meetings that they had ever attended. “The recent establishment of three sanitarinma are somo tangible results. Several of the papers havesince beer published in the Journal ef the N M A. “On May 17th, we meet in Savannab and from present Jadlesiond 2 saan you our prospects are r ever. Savannah is famed for her hos pitality and Savannahians are looking forward with pride and pleasure to the coming of the Medieal Convention. “The facilities for surgical work are unsurpassed in Charity Hospital. We want every reputable Physician, Den tist and Pharmacist in this state te be come a member of our organizatien. “Georgia most continue to lesd, x let mourge you at thir early date tc ‘Do present” Homestead Park uring the last threes weexs much progress has been made at Homestead Park. Over two miles or streets have been built, graded and sidewalks cleared and leveled. Over a third of the property has been sold. Every day many pur- chasers go down to piek out their lots, and every Sunday s large crowd of buyers and their friends visit the park. Tho F. C. Becker Realty Com- pany isa New York Corporation of considerable capital and first elass reputation. They are vonch- ed for by one of the best banks in this city, and are an absolutely re- liable concern, They are the ab: solute owners of Homestead Park, and have gone to considerable ex:- pense and trouble to arrange for the absolute safety of those who purchase lots at Homestead Park. ‘When the property was firs! epened, many of our people con- fused it with Woodlawn Park, and some with Lucke Park. Ir justice to the F. C. Becker Realty ‘Company, it should be said tha! Homestead Park hasno connectior with either of these other proper. ties, but is an absolutely soun¢ ‘proposition, owned and being sold ‘by an absolutely reliable company. Several thousand dollars have already been spent at Homestead Park in street building and othe: improvements. The work is be- ing advanced as rapidly ss possible, regardless of expense. The company is prepared to build houses for purchazers ss soon as they have completed pay- ing fer their lots. The buyer can Py, for his house in easymonth- ly Grn Se ur people sre fortuliafe. in hav- ing an opportunity to bay proper- ty like this from a relisble comps- ny. Especially at this.time, when Sunny Sido is being torn down and many have been forced to seeks new homes. & Monumental Notes. Sunday was trustees’ day, Tho large numbers out rallled to ‘helz leaders. Bunday School was as usual; every teach: erwas présent.. Every one was well equipped with the lesson; Supt. WO P Sherman, Jr., was well pleased with the answers to the varlons questions, The pastor, Dr L A Townsley wes at bis post, acd rallied bis class to the frost. Al eleven o'clock a m the pastor:preached a excellent sermon, touchieg the heart e! many, “Some say he is 4 wonder, bat | aay he fea mystery that will have to be Yevealed."” At 4:30 pm the Allen Obris }tisa Endeavor Workers met and a very xcellont program was rendered In bono! ofthe annivessary of the. late Bishop Richard Allen, The topic was briefly discussed, At'S p.m, Sunday night the snalyersary sermon of the Ushers Asto: elation was preached by Dr, Townsley who ale selected an other ermon for the congregation thos making It & cem- diaationzermon. The Women's Home and Forlega Missionary Seciety held its seml-monthly meeting, Much Ife was in it, Bvery members was present and pald uptodate, Read the Gulde temerrow and see what weeredoleg, © B.A. B. Charen Ina yery vigorous manner the | pas- tor, Hey, WL Jones, endeavored to impress “bls bearere ‘on last, Sundey morning in his sermon from the 188r Division of the Psalms, subject, “The Yaluo and plearantnesy of uolty” The sermon wasa strong and forcible one and ssemingly accomplished the alm at whish (twas {ntended. The eaoir ren- dered vary emeet and appropriate sp thems, The blesk weather-had a tell. ing effect on the attendance at the § o'cloek > m service, yet the faithfal few feasted highly on the heart te heart talk which the pastor made briefly. Everybody ix booming up the rally-for March 28, and the eaptaina are lining ap thelr frees to make a gellans frond The pompkin party st she | par sonage en last Monday night, wae a crowning success, under the auspices of the Young Men’s-Progressire Leaugue. The chairman, Bro. J H Darts and the Indioz who served the .refreshmente worked diligently. We ‘tegreb the death of Bre. J H Fields whieh occurred on Wednesday afternoon. His ‘faneral will take place from the church on Suadayat] pm, Moncay night next will be our regular conference. Every member fs asked to be present as muc! businers will claim their attention that was left over from the previous confer. ferenee. The eburch extends much sympathy to Bro. Ingram In the de. mise of bis daughter, whose feaeral took place from the chareh on. Sanday afternoon and was wall attended by members and friends. The pastor and other ministers officiated. 88. Benedict’s Charch. Hast Broad and Gaston streets Sunday Feb oth, Second Sunday in Lent. Pirst Maseatyam with « short instruction. High Mass and Sermon at x0:30 a m. Bunday School-at'4’p’ m Ross- ry Bermon and Benediction.of the most blessed sacrament. The moroing sermon Will bo preached by Rey Gustave Obrecht and will be om the Gospel ef the day. “The Traasfigaratien of our Lofd (Matt XVIL) Inthe aventag Father Dahlent will preach and begla a series of sermons on the passion of Christ. The subject of next Sanday will be the “The ‘Grst phate of Chrlat’s Paselon; Josue in the garden.” Alter the evening devotions there will bs mcongtegatienal mecting In the school- rooms, The Lenten services were agelo ‘well atteaded dering thelast week. On Wednesday Father Obreckt gaye an in- structive sermon aboat the great duty of “Prayer.” On Friday we had’ the Sta tions ef the Cross, a devotion which speaks to a christian heart. The same services will take place next week. On ‘Wednesday evening Feb ard, Father Am- brese OS B., « priest of the Sacred ‘Beart Charch will preach a special ser- mon on the Catholic Church. 8 Father ‘Ambrose {a one of the mest eloquent alpit preachers In the clty, a latge cen- jgregation fe expectad to bo present for ‘the occasion, Bring your pos Catholic frlends with you: thee Lenten services ‘will leave a salutary {mpreasioa on them, Remember wall all these Lenten devotions High Mass aod sermen on,Snriday more ing at ro:go. Spaclal eerman on Suaday and Wednesday evenings. Tha Wey ‘he Oroos onjPriday evening. Hinisters Uniea. The Rrangelical Ministers Union met in Bt Philip A ME Oburch, with Dr LA Townsley inthe chair. Devotional ser- vico was condueted by Dr B,D Gladding, “In the Cleft O Rock of Ages,” was sung. Having addressed the throne of grace, the gard chaptar of fsalah was thon read, The Union joined ti chaatlag “Approach my soal the mercy seat”. D1 WD Parmer was Sotroduced and gave the Ualon a timely address. The toszalla- ton of the officara of the ‘Union will take place Feb agth, at 8p cx. ‘The public i invited, "A paper was read by Rey B G Tetersoa, audjeet “The wooders of Elec tlelty.” The paper was indeed grand and was commended by thecunidc. A tialng vote of thanks was extended bin, Mr ML Speer frem the G 83 Iedustriai Gollege favited the Unien to ‘attend the Yarmers Conference. Dr Z D Gtddios ‘responded In seceptance. +The installa ton sermon will be preached by Dr TX Mi Builth. Benediction ‘by Gr WD Farmer. as | kr BB Churek. Despite the very cold weatheron Sun- day, the church was wall thowded all day. At aight Rev Wright fead’ for the Hessen 2 Cor a:r-14 His text-wae from 2, Oor 8:9, Bho sadject was'The Unpas- allot Grace of Obrist"” The attmen wes Aled with beautiful thoughts. A short history of Christ's life wat givén showing that thoagh He was the maker and owner Df this earth, He suffered bressit. to. be coms poor, came down from .Hls throne In Beavan dnd died upon fie eross, #0 that we threugh His zrace conld be sared ‘The cholr sang very sweetly.they medloy, “Nearer my God to thee". "Ree Wright led tho “I leye the Lord,” He very touch logiy invited those who felt'the peed of prayerto the mercy seat. <The Invite. tion was accepted by a large crowd. Prayer wes offered In thelr bebalf.Those who attended praper meoting on Taesdty algbr-will bs sllicg all abeyt the clo ous time we bad fordays to come. We favite you to come to these meetings. Suaday morning prayer meeting will be leé by Brothers Powell and Smith, Do sot forget the-B Y P U, which meets at Rev Wright's residence 518 Dufly street west The young people are orly detaised one hour. They are studying’ different subjects from the pete. Seeend Baptist Church. Though the weather was extremely cold Sunday, our services were good. | Revs. @G MeTier.and J W Hill were as- taéclated with the pastor in the commun- ion services. The Easter services now ‘under management are to be the best for years. The alck list {s very targe; Bister | Florence Eady and several others have ‘pneumonia, One funeral during the week. Bayeral couples have been united iq marslage by the pastor this week, Tho Ladies Ald and Social Club, one of the strong organirations of the city will hhaye thelf anoual sermon here Sunday site the 27th, anda star feature of the eccasien mill be the cholr's special music. j The rally is one month from tomerrom, and success seems to glimmer fa the dit- tanec. It is hoped that every member will be pressat and do a_personal part that day. ‘The Women’s Home aad Fer elgn Mlaston Soclety will hold thelr re. gular monthly meeting tomorrow after morning services. Special services of the Sunday schoo! at the regular hour, The pastor will preach at both hours to- morrow, and the public is invited. Pas tor's rally dey the fourth Sunday. Lat ‘all come prepared, St. Philip Dets. ‘The Rev. Joha Capps, local deacon of Bt. Philip's spoke oa “How man can be good to God.” Rev. Capps’ text was from Iaainh 14:2-3.” ‘Thie wae an interest Ing discourse. Rev. Capps reminded hie hearers that it {s the cew time religion that will make the christians do some- thing as well as pray, this is the age that requires work for the uplifting of human- ity. Not withstanding the uacomfort- able weather en Sunday. there was a ‘good size congregation oUt at each. ser- vice. The entertainment given by the chofr closed.oa Friday night, with what ‘they raised and the after collection they will be able to geta few ncw books, Great interest bave been faken Ia the building of the new church. Every of- ficer and member is imterested. The out look is bright. If nothing happens the work will begin yery seon. On Thurs- day night alarge congregation was out and several thousand dollars were sub- scribed for the new building. The mew bers and friends are enthusiastic over the prespects ‘The following services will be held on tomorrow: Prayer mecting at $30 a m, preaching at ir am, Sunday school 3°p m, A&C E League at 4:30 pm, preaching at 8 pm. Birangers are cordially invited. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cnpnnorch. Habersham and Harris Btreats Services: Sunday school 9:45 a, m. Sundays, 11 a.m. and 8:15,p. m. Wednesdays, 8:15 p. m. Phanksgiving Prociama- ~ tion. Office of Grand Worthy Counsellor Grand Court 0.0... Ne AnS An, Es A., A.and A., Jurisdiction of Georgia. Savannah, Ga., Feb. &th, rgto. Yethe Grand Court Officers, Grand Re- Dresentatives, Members of the Grand Court, Worthy Couneellors, Mess- bers of the Courts and Juvenile Courts, Greeting: In compliance with the law and the entablishing of the Knighte of Pythias and Courts of Calanthe aed by the power In nie vested as. Grand Worthy Counsel- lor of the Btaté of Georgia, call every Court in the State out on Sunday the ath day of March, with badges te church or hallcr wherever the K. ef P. go. On this day let pralses from more than seven thousand five hundred and fifty members in this State be given te Almighty God for the continued bleatlogs He bas bestowed upon our Order and that Love and Harmony may reign sa- premely, Members failing te turn out without a lawful exense and so accepted by thelr Court shall be fined §r.00, ‘You can get badges from this office at go crate each be “applying for them, be fore the rgth of Maren, All badges must come through this office. Programe from thie office or Grand Ghancellor’s office, $1.50 per hundred. Juvenile badge go cents. Laball expect eyery Court ta the Juris- diction to comply with the above pracie- mation to the letter. | Yours in F. H. and L.. Mrs, R. L BARNES, 6. W. C. Mrs. M.S. Grant. G. R. of D. , Toilet, Fiavoring and | Health Preparations. | T manufacture a fall Tine of ‘tollet propartions och ay Colognes, , Col ream, Bath Powder, Hair Oil and Hair pomades. My perfomes aro as lasting xs tho hills and my Cold Cresm is used both summer and winter. "If you use any kind of Flavoring Ex. tracts just try a bottle of mine, 18 will sive you that happy feeling. "Have you ever used Cre-mo-lene for making Ics Cream? ifnot you have missed 0 trent. a |"Yalso manufacture Guralene for the Blood. . Pategoniar Berries for the Liver and Kidnoys. Patagonian Oil for all Pain. '_ By Savannah mado goods and get the best.” If my goods do not prove what | claim for them you know where to fing me. ‘Dr. H. LENG, 1005 Montgomory strest, Savannah, Ga, ein tes THE LEADING COLORED GROCER W. H. Johnson, Everything Freah and Up-to-date. _ Having been in the Ice Cream business 18 yedex, has mado it a eee * Can serve any ‘quanti és sine Gur movtes "aality and Quantity.” | Phone 2685 . Cor. CUYLER and DUFFY STs. A Thing to be Considéred by the - Colored People of Savannah ——1s THE——— . RE The House of First Class VAUDEVILLE and Stock. Qur Motto is to please the Most Fastidious. The Manager spares neither pains or monoy in making this one of tho most enterprising little play houses in the South. Onur actd are tho best that nature and money can produes. . OUR BIG ACTS CONSIST OF SUCH ARTISTS AS; GLENN, FISHER 2 GLENN Russell, Owens &° Russell, - DAVIS & NUGENT” ie Miss PARLINE KRAMPTON, ‘The Reputable Lady Vocalist and her Educated Dog. $5.00 IN GOLD GIVEN AWAY EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT ‘Matinee Tuesday, Thursday and Sat- urday for School ,Children. | ~ W. J. STILES, Manager. BOB RUSSELL, Stage Mangr. 2o000ft, of Flickerless Motion Pictures Ez " NN |e \ OT 5 Ws < ~ “Look good at Hirst lance (Z SAS Every HUB Shoe <a? Sy > J Tes NY shows character Cond] Tel ? . in ft and finish le Os as ‘They show quality in every line, and their =A Ne: style Is correct in every detail. _ They wear as well as they look. We sell ** The * pick of the Bock.” HUB Shoes ( HELEN HUNT, Drese Shoe: buat for Service; $2.50 Won [QUEEN ROSALIND, = Baliye $3.00 : HUB Show ( RIGHT ROYAL, A Rent Shor—tid andre $3.50 no {GSARAGTER, me PETA Gr sxar $5.00 f AY rec cheden | Any HUB Brand Shoe} rer Ghtdwa = i) \ FOR SALE BY -f ‘ p/) Scott Bros. . cS BRY GOODS STORE 4 Gwinnett and West Broad Sts. . So Many People Ask the Question-- Why is it your Stora is always crowded? The answer is very simplo and easy. First we have an up-to-date and complete © DRUGSTORE. Wesell everything, we keep nothing. Peo- ple always find a hearty and warm welcome in our store, even ' tho they only want a 2-cent stamp. As our Mottois- “Live - ‘ind Let Others Lixe,” of course our prices are always within . reach of the poor man. We do not belong to the “Beef Trust” All your wants premptly delivered. — Ring 660 _ ? Pate’s Drug Store, Phone GGO Corner Hall and West Broad Streets SS “sss. SSS Ss Lois $75.00 and Upwards At Washington Park Near the Daffin Park Car Line. ‘A beautiful place for a home on easy terms. $6 BOWN and $2 PER MONTH. No Interest, no Taxes for Four Years. We will build for you. This grand op- | portunity is to toiling men and women everywhere. Here is hopa and help for you. Note the names of some purchasers: J. G, Le- | mon, Rufus M. Cooper, E. W. Sherman, C. D. Creswill, Dr. G, W. Smith, M. L. Horn, J. M. Northington, J. R. Middleton. Mendel Real Estate & Improvement Co., 17 BAY STREET, East. - 7 623 West Broad Street or Phone 2098 Geo. W. Jacobs, Agt. ROACH 33... SHOES For Menand Women. The only strictly $3.00 Shoe Store . in the city. a 8 - ‘These gosds bear the Union Label and, aro the equal of any $3.50 or $4.00 Shoe on the market. 120 WHITAKER STREET. tHrPOLITE ATTENTION TO GOLORED TRADE. _For Over. Fifty Years. Mrs. Wiuslows’ Soothing Syrup bas beer used for over Firry ‘Yxaxs by Mittions of Moraens for thelr Canpsrn Wie Texrutxo, with Pzr- ¥rcp Success. It Soorues the. Cup, Sorrexs the Guus, Attavs all Parns; Cwaxs Winn Corie, and is the best reme- dy for Diaxnuora. Sold by Druggist in every part of the world, Be sure to sak for “Mrs, Winslon’s Soothing Syrup,” and take ne other kinds. aca bottle. Miss LULA CULBREATH; Hair Dresser and Straightening. She sells her own hair grower, crease which will grow hair oa any bald head Shampoo the hair and massage the face. She makes you beautiful. Give me « call ladies and I will dress your hair aad and face ic any style. -* % Miss Lula Culbreatb, 554 Stewart Street West. =e ° we os 2 gg ogee ae Be te OBOE Se Se é eNou F " ~ \ “ 9 x 2 Rea 8 Rosy . wt TRG wile pee es efo Whs ah wef ae on 2. ws _ oe ae eR «hoe ERR BOS 2 ESR NR Ee Se AES oe UM RETESET ene me eihea - DON’T DELAY! DON’T HESITATE! - DON’T WAIT I : . —— Come down Saturday or Sunda» to. : . .. _THE BEST HOME OWNING PROPOSITION EVER OFFERED THE COLORED ; - ~~ PEOPLE OF SAVANNAH “=e . . ° Low Prices, Easy. Terms, Property Absolutely Sound, Every, Lot High, Dry and Well Drained. Spiendid | 1 : ‘ 50 Foot Streets, Churches, Schools and Stores . “s Over One Third of the entire property las already been sold to the Best Colored People in the City. Follow Their Example end invest st Homestead Park. Eemember,, You Cepnet Work e, "Forever. Old age or siekmoss are sure to come sooner or later. Now is your time to ‘provide for the future. This is your chancé to gat a ome. A dollar or two a month saved now and inygeted In’: 4 \Bomestead Park will make you independent, and will provide for the time when you ean wrork no more. Don’t take everybody's advice. Come out and Ses Homesteed Park for yourself. Take” be ” ‘Isle of Hope Trolley Car and get offat Sandfly Station, oitr office and the property are right at the station. We will pay your car fare, - . . , "ed The-F, G Becker Realty Company: % Lag Troe BKeformers Gathering Savannaly Division of “the True Reformers will have s-biz gather- ing,at St. Philip Church, Ckarles street, next Wednesday night. Prof. J. McIntosh will preside. An interesting program will be presented and claims paidsby De- puty General A. W. Holmes. Chief Williams will also speak. . The public is invited. ~ A Pleasant Evening Spent Un Monday evening last, Miss Fannie Campfield, entertained at her residence 545 McDonough street east, in honor of Mrs. Almeta Carr Brown of Neéw Haven, Conn. ,The guests who Were composed of a jolly'set of young ladies and gentlemen amus- ed themselves by playing various games and the rendering of several selections, after which they répair- ed to the dining room and found awaiting them a beautifully decor- ed table heavily laden with delica- cies of various kinds from which ali feast sumptuously. The hos- tess, Miss Campfield, was congrat- ulated for the manner in which she made possible such an extra- ordinary evening of pleasure and entertainment. <<< Lincoln Remembered The First Congregational Church was crowded ou Sunday evening last, with those who took a part and witnessed the Lincoln Memo- tial exercise. The program as published in Te Trrevye last week was carried out and proved yery interesting. Each participant did well his part, The singing was especially enjoyed. The ad- dresses of Mr. E. W. Sherman and Prof, L. E. Walters were gems of thought and delivered in a conviacing manner. This church “always observe Lineoln Memorial Sunday and each year the service grows in intereat. * On Friday night Feb. 25, at Masonic Temple, a drama will be presented by the First Congrega- tional Sunday School. It will proveone of the pleasant affairs of the season. A large number of ticketsare being sold, which is an indication of a crowded house. Young Man’s Sudden Death After an illness of about s week, Mr. James H. Fields died at his late residence, West Huntingdon St. at five o’clock on, Wednesday afternoon. He was a well known varber and has been in the employ of Mr. Jas. R. Davis at the Union Station for a number of years. Mr. Fields wasa member of the F. A. B. Church, the several branches of the Odd Fellows, a K. of P. and the G. E, Club. The funeral will take place Sun- ilay afternoon from the F. A. B. Church and will be attended by the several institutions, Mr. Fields left 2 wife and other rela- tivesto mourn his death. | Local Dots. 83 Tonie cures Chill and Fever. Hymes K and B Pills, try them tor Kidney complaints, Mr. Jno. F. Andrews is on the sick list this week. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Ebbs_have removed to 752 East Bolton Street where they will be glad to see their friends. Ont of tho’senior class of 53 of the De Witt Clinton High School of New York city, recognized as one of the best preparatory schools, Mr. Eugene C. Williams, former- ly of this city, graduated with second honors last month. Young Williams was a graduate of the East Broad St. school of this city, in the first graduating class of the present principal, Prof. Gadsden. He expects to enter one of the northern universities. Homestead Park Office At Sandfly Station. 88 Tonic cures Chill and Fever, . Hymes K. and B. Pills, try‘them {for Kidaey, complaints. * : 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. Bishop C. S. Smith is expected to remain in the city over Sunday in “which event he will preach at St. Philip Church, Dr. “R. is Singleton, pastor, in the morning. Mr. S. F. Holman, a former Savannahian, but now of New York, is home on a visit to his parents. His old friends were ‘glad ‘to see him. < Mrs, Laura A. Jones, of "West Savannah, who has been very ill since January, 20th, is somewhat better. Her many friends are glad to note this and hope that sho will soon be able to resume her charitable work. At the beautiful new home of Mrs E.:B, Rbberts, 610 32d Street ‘West, the Married Women’s Char- itable and Pleasure Club celebrat- ed their seventh anniversary. The home was decorated with many beautiful flowers. The doors of the parior were thrown open to the guests who enjoyed the hospi- tality of theclub. At the usual hour the officers were installed as follows: Mrs. M. C. Maxwell, pres; Mrs, S. Kirkland, vice president: Mrs. G. Buncombe, sect.; Mrs. B. B. Roberts, treas.; Mrs, M. Hend- ley, ch. of finance; Mrs. “M. An- derson, chaplain, after which the Grand March took place wnd was ledsby Mr. Jolin Allen to the din- ing room. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. John Allen, Mrs. A. Betterson, Mr. B. Bancomb, Miss M. Colbert, Mr. J. W. Anderson, Mrs, M. Burts, Miss Davis, Mrs. L. Little, Mr, Nathan Roberts, Miss Gussie Young, Mr. Wm. Robinson. . On Thursday night next at the lodge room,- Masonic Temple, an illustrated lecture will be given by Pythagoras Lodge No 11. Ma- sonic views will be placed on can- vas and lectures.will be given by some of the brothers. This will be-something out of the usaul and many members of the various Ipdges will be present. The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the First Tabernacle Baptist Church Club gave a social at, the residence of Mrs. Ellen Wooder on Monday night last. It was quite a success. A number of persons were present. Mrs. Selena Reed anndéunces'the marriage of her neice, Miss Anna Belle Osborne and Mr. John Hen- ry Green, which will take place Feb. 28th at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. M. McIntosh, 805 35th Street West. Only rela- tives and intimate friends will be present. The ceremony will be conducted by the Rev. W.L. Jones pastor of the First A. B. Church. A St. Valentine party was given on Monday night last by the Vi- lets at the home of Mr. Paul Rey- nolds. Quite a crowd of young people enjoyed themselves in ya- rious games and dancing. ‘This club was organized three months ago and is continually receiving applications from some of the best young menand women of this city, The officers are W. H. Norman, pres.; James Green, vice pres.; Arthur J. Andrews, financial sec’y; } Miss M. Galloway, recording sec’y; P..S. Jackson, treasurer: Henry Brown, chaplain. Ladles Wanted. WANTED Ladies to sell my goods on commission. Bapnlen york or spare time. Some are making $40 per month. Goods sell at sight. Send name and number in own writing, at once, ar call to see me between 11 and1 o'clock Monday. A. E. SPEARS, 410 Wayne street, west. near Uniontation, - . _ 5 Ma So Fas ther | Bid fora Certificate. - __ Bids will be recciyed-on a Lud- ‘den and Bates certifitgte of $62.50 until Wednesday Feb.‘ 23rd, 1910. M. H. B. 516 Anderson, east. AMUSEMENT CULUMN. | Coming Events in The Bo- eisl World. | the Primrose Aand8 Giab will give their 4th annual dance at Masonic Temple Reuter night March r4th, 1910, Tickets 35 cents. . ~ ~ Annual evtertainment will be given, by ‘Pansy Council No 485 G UO of W ME of A at Masonic Temple Tuesday night ‘March tst, gto. Tickets 15 and 25 cents, The Young Ladies Wilillng Workers Club will give a spricg entertainment at Harris street Hall Wednesday night March and. 1910. Tickets 15 cents. | The LO ofGSaad D of S will cele- brate the 63rd anniversary with a four nights Fete at Masonic Templé, com- mencing Tuesday night March 22nd, tgto. Tickets 10 cents, season tickets 25 cents, Attend the drama at Masonic Temple Friday sight Feb 25th, by Congregational Sunday School, {t will be a great treat. A masquerade entertainment will be given by Chas Sumner Lodge No 87 K of P at Harris atreet hall, Tuesday night, February 22nd. Tickets 25 cents, Pansy Council 485 G UO W M of E, will give an entertainment, at Negeote Temple Wednesday night February S3rd.- Tickets 1s and 2s cents. |‘ ’ Southern Eagle A and § Club will give their second ananal ball at Harris street Hall Monday night February atst. ° Tic- kets 25 and 40 cents. A grand bail will be glven by the Eyen- ing Call A and S Club at Harris street ball, Monday night Feb a8ih. Tickets socents. 4 The first annual dance of the Hyacinth A and 8 Club willeake place at Masonic Temple, Monday night February atst. Tickets 15 cents, - Acgrand spring Dance will be giveo by L&G@ Soiree Ciubat Masonic Temple Wednasday night March oth. Tickets 15 cents. 3 [he Eureka Ladies Braock will give their Grst annual entertainment ut Ma- sonic Temple, (Tnesday night February 2and. Tickets 2¢ cents. The Boys of Pleasure A and S Club will give ‘their third entertainment at Masonic Temple, Thursday night Feb. gth, Tickets 15 cents. . A Calanthian Medal contest will be gtyven at Harris street hall, Wednesday night March 30th by Opal Court No. 41, OOC. Tickets 15 cents. d Dr. L. S, Parks, ‘DENTIST 240 Barnard Street, Savannah, Ga. Does all kind of high grade dental ‘work of the best quality and workman- ship. Qold crowns and bridge work. White Porcelain Pivot, and Gold Crowns mounted on the natural roots. Gold Fillings, Cement Fillings, and Silver or Amelzam Fillings, from nine toa 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 23% K Gold > es! eet eae, e HATS! HATS! HATS! = : Cleaned and Blocked § Panama and Straw Hats § Cleaned and Bleached & Havana System & i HATS DYED ; MANDELL, § & THE HATTER. & G , 528 West Broad Street. FE SES RSE SR SESS BE EYES BS BART DON’T FORGET | FEB. 22 Chas. Sumner Lodge No: 87, K. of P.. Will give a grand © Masquerade Ball AT HARRIS STREET HALL, Ladies wraps will be checked Admission 25 Cents _ BH. LEVY BRO. & GO, . - ‘ - = 2. & Q “ - | : - Semi-Annual Glearance | | >SALE=_ —or— ” MEN'S CLOTHING. a eS $15.00 to $18.00 Suits and Oversoats now $29.00 20.00 to 22.50 Suits and Overcoats now 15.00 < 4 25.00 to 80.00 Suits and Overeoats now 20.00 é ¢ ws , 32.50 to 87.50 Suits and Overcoata now ie = .* 40.00 to 45.00 Suits and Oyarcoats now 0,00 | = “uy, 50.00 to 35.00 Suits and Overeoats now 5.00 Oe er, MEN'S SINGLE TROUSERS ~ . _ $8.00 and $8.50 Trousers now $2.50 5.00 and 5.50 Trousers now $4.00 fee, . 6.00 and 6.50 Trousers now W800 + = “ 7 7.00 and 7:30 Trousers now eps a 8.00 and 8.50 Trousers now $6.00 ; B.H-LEVY,BRO. & CO: | samara St mS ad SSNS EONS | Insurance Talk | Don’t mean a great deal when the people are not familior with the Company the agent wishes to represent. But the insuring pub- lic are fully acquainted with the Union Mutual Association The pioneer Negro Insurasfe.Com- pany of the country; now paying over 800 claims daily. Do you car- ry insurance with them? If not, phone the local manager to-day and ‘be will have an agent call on you and explain their contract to you, which is absolutely safe by test, or write WM. DRISKELL, Secretary and Gen’l Manager, 210 Auburn Avé., Atlanta, Ga. J. OC. Lrepsay, District Manager, 509 West Broad Street, , Savannah, Ga. Phone 1470 Garéy’s - Variety Bakery ~ Goods delivered promptly to any_part of the city .°. 506 West Broad St, near Gaston. Phone 1331 L a Church Notice. Bhephard’s Chapel, Primitive Charsh Green street, Ditmerayille Savannah. Ga, of which Rev. Samuel F Shepherd is pastor, is the First Church on the emorist Roll ot Honey. 8 Services San- iY. prayer mee! stbam prosch; ing’ at Irs m and Span Tuesday and Thursday nights preaching. ti Ihe atative The only Colored Cafe of ite kind in the city. - ‘SEA FOOD AND GAME : in season. Home Cooking a Specialty. EDWARD.JOHNSON, Proprietor and Catere?. 817 Burronons STREET. FrOpen al. i...’ CRECEUS Horse Shoeing & « Clipping Shop Conveniently located. Horses sent for and returned. Quick and satisfactory work. Horses Ulipped on short notice.= 830 JEFFERSON ST. Phone’ 8509 NELSON CUYLER, The Expert Horse Shoer. Mansger. a F, F. JONES, | DEALER oY— Beef - Veal - Mutton | Lamb-Pork?Hams: ) Bacon and - CORNED BEEF All Kinds of GAME in Season. Goods promptly delivered ta any partof the olty free of charye. . STALL 31 CITY MARKEP WEST SIDE RESTAURANT nee .The 8 to get firs’ Everythi t and ohewacs Perel on spate eae, wa aa ea an ae _Mn. A. 8. Soorr, Proprietrsie Dr. J. W. Jamerson, Firstelass Dentist, All Work Gnarantesd.*. 628 WEST BROAD STREWR, Bet. Buntingdon and: Hall? _ Bell Phowe 2098. THE FARMER'S HOME AND ACRES Cleanliness. Cleanliness is godliness in the hog business. Although the hog is often spoken of, as the 'dirtiest of all' farm animals, nevertheless clean treatment and clean surroundings count for a latter 'pocket-book and make the lifting of a big mortgage possible. Ralse hogs and treat them right and you will be able to wear diamonds.—Farmers' Home Journal. Taking Notice. Learning to note small things. How many people have noticed that a bean-vine climbs the pole from the sun and a hop-vine toward it? That's a horse gets up "front wheels first," and a cow hind legs first? That no dew means rain, and that crows flying high means fair weather? Nature teems with surprises not found in books. Farmers' Home Journal. Dairy Herds. A western dairy writer in his reference to several dairy herds says that "the smallest amount of milk produced by any cow last year was 7,054 pounds and 249 pounds of butter by a two-year-old heifer. The herd averaged 8,052 pounds of milk and 314 pounds of butter per cow. This included everything in milking from the one-teated cow to the two that were beefed. The cows had short feed last year, as the winter was a wet one and prevented the usual picking on the fields and part of the time it was impossible, to haul hay from the stacks. Seventeen out of the 30 cows were heifers with their first calves. The best records will show up in the official testing of the herd. There are several 500-pound butter cows now in the herd. The herd was fed last winter on alfalfa hay and corn silage. The rains, however, are very hard on the cows and this season I mean to try to keep them in the barn during heavy storms. Hog, Cholera Prevention. It is announced by the Missouri agricultural college that the new serum first discovered by Dr. Dorset, of the Department of Agriculture, is providing a successful preventive of hog cholera in that state. This is the serum to which we have several times alluded. The Illinois agricultural college station is preparing to establish a laboratory on 40 acres in that state where the hogs are to be grown from which to manufacture this serum, and to furnish it to the farmers of Illinois. This state, at Purdue, is also considering such a laboratory for the same purpose, but must waft an appropriation by our legislature to afford the money for the work. Millions of dollars are lost annually by hog cholera and a movement to prevent it would be a great saving to Indiana, many times the cost of such an outlay by the state. Ten thousand dollars would enable Purdue to establish a laboratory. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture contemplates establishing a number of model orchards in that state, about five in each county, the object being to direct, in each fruit growing district, the care of an orchard in an up-to-date manner, to show this public how to obtain the best results, especially in pest control. It is believed that the value of the example of one successful man in a neighborhood is beyond computation. Should the methods in his orchard prove to be the best, as shown by indisputable returns of larger yields and better products, it invariably results in other persons adopting the methods which have proved most successful in that locality. The owner of the orchard adopted by the Division of Zoology will be asked to provide himself with a comparatively inexpensive spraying outfit, which the division will help him purchase at the lowest discount price. The Division of Zoology will outline a plan for his orchard management, and furnish without charge, all materials used for instruction and demonstration purposes, and also aid him in spraying, pruning, thinning of fruit, planting trees, cultivation, fertilization and such other practical work as may be necessary to secure the best results. This is a grand idea, and should be adopted in this and all other states that are adapted to fruit growing. The family name of chief among horses is popular and now being freely used by the breeders of saddle horses. It would seem that it more properly designates the stallion, as we are prone to think of the head of the tribe or family as a clerk, but breeders are vying with one another in its use as a family name for mares. So we have Mary Chief, Dalsy Chief, etc., all right so long as the given name denotes sex, but when it is coupled with some cognomen which may be either sex, as is often done, it is apt to lead to confusion. While on the subject of naming animals it is not too late to say that it is more important than many think. Short, crisp names should be chosen if possible. The family name can then be added and still not make the whole too long for the space allotted in the ordinary blanks for registration. A breeder recently submitted to a registry association a name that contained more letters than are sound in the alphabet and of course it was necessary to carve it some. Think of perpetuating so long a name in future pedigrees. Most of the associations with several thousand already taken it is difficult to change them suitably. It is always a good idea to give a second in case first is taken—Farmers' Home Journal. Two Good Breeds. The Indian Runner duck and Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds are coming to the front very fast, as egg producers; they very closely approach the leghorns in this respect; so it is claimed by persons who have had consideredable experience, with those breeds as well as others. We sent to some of the most noted breeders in America and bought the best grades they had listed and crossed them together which gives us a strain that for quality, shape and beauty can't well be beat. We have stock (chickens whose sire took first prize at Philadelphia last year) also stock whose sire won first prize at Buffalo and by getting the best grades of the best breeders we get the benefit, of their many years' experience, and therefore have got the same blood and breeding that they have and we have but few culls by this method of breeding. We had one pullet (Tuttle strain) which began to lay January 12th and laid more than fifty eggs before she became broody, then on being broken up she began to lay again and laid until moulting time almost eight months altogether. We also had one duck which began to lay in December, about the 12th, and laid until July at intervals. We also had one which began to lay in February and laid more than thirty eggs when she got hurt and died and upon examination she was found to be chuck full of small eggs. We have only one pen of ducks to breed from, all from the 'very finest Chicago Winners headed by a first prize bird at Akron, Ohio, whose sire was a first prize bird at Madison Square Garden, the dam also was a winner at the same-show. By this cross we will have stock that for quality of breeding, can not be excelled in America. Only a few of the best is our motto.—W. A. S., in the Indiana Farmer. Farm Notes. Scared hens are never profitable. When you don't give much food to hens, don't look for much in return. Look over the old market reports for poultry, this will enable you to sell when prices rule highest. Where hens are not continuously housed, a wind break of some kind is a necessity for best results. Don't hold the market turkeys too long, sell three weeks before the holidays, or else hold until after February. Promissory notes won't work with the hens, to get satisfactory returns, it is necessary to give satisfaction in the way of feed, care and houses. It is impossible to be too well posted about poultry, but the great value of knowing will not amount to much unless the knowledge is put in practice. An ax is the best remedy for roup; in short the only remedy, if the "cured" birds are meant for the breeding pen. Such strenuous measures will save disappointment another season. Keep account of poultry sales made; number of head, number of pounds and price received for same; if account is kept of the feed, as it should be, you will know how much profit or loss, you have sustained. Warm wheat is a fine breakfast for bens. Place, the vessel containing the wheat, in the oven, and let remain until the grains feel quite warm to the hands; the same for shelled, corn at night during very cold weather. It has always seemed that a windbreak on the north and west, would be a great benefit to the poultry yard. A tight board fence, five feet high, would be fine, but of course, the expense, would count up, but, the tool shed, smoke house, granary, woodhouse and such buildings, when connection could be utilized, as wind breaks by arranging the chicken runs to the east and south of them. Mrs. Appleton's Tag Day Idea. Since there is strength in union Mrs. Lysander John Appleton suggests that the women combine to force Christmas money. She suggests a Tag Day for husbands. On a certain day, say Thursday next every woman will give her husband a tag if he has come across literally with Christmas spending money. A man wearing one of those tags on that day will show to the community at large that he is a Good Husband. Mrs. Lysander John Appleton wishes to hear from the women. If they favor it, let her know that she may Act At Once. Atkinson Globe. AT THE CASINO. "She says she'd rather waltz than eat." "Well she'll find plenty of men who would rather sign a dance programme, than a dinner check"—Louisville Courier Journal. 1 JN CHIOAGO Mrs. Dearborn—Did you ever meet her lato. husband? Mrs. Wahash—Yes; I've also met her latest husband.—Yonkera Statesman. Leg a Mass of Itching Humor Leg a Mass of Riching Humor. "About-seven years ago a small abrasion appeared on my right leg just above my ankle. It irritated me so that I began to scratch it and it began to spread until my leg from my ankle, to the knee was one solid scale like a scab. The irritation was always worse at night and would not allow me to sleep, or my wife either, and it was completely undermining our health. I lost fifty pounds in weight and was almost out of my mind with pain and chagrin as no matter where the irritation came, at work, on the street or in the presence of company. I would have to scratch it until I had the blood running down into my shoe. I simply cannot describe my suffering during those seven years. The pain, mortification, loss of sleep, both to myself and wife is simply indescribable on paper and one has to experience it to know what it is. "I tried all kinds of doctors and remedies but I might as well have thrown my money down a sewer. They would dry up for a little while and fill me with hope only to break out again just as bad if not worse. I had given up hope of ever being cured when I was induced by my wife to give the Cuticura Remedies a trial. After taking the Cuticura Remedies for a little while I began to see a change, and after taking a dozen bottles of Cuticura Resolvent, in conjunction with the Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, the trouble had entirely disappeared and my leg was as fine as the day I was born. Now after a lapse of six months with no signs of a recurrence I feel perfectly safe in extending to you my heartfelt thanks for the good the Cuticura Remedies have done for me. I shall always recommend them to my friends. W. H. White, 312 E. Cabot St., Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 4 and Apr. 13, 1909." Aero Advertising. Aviation is certain to result in a new department of the picture post-card industry. The motorcar as a background for the charms of the fashionable actress is already rather worn out, but quite a new sensation may now be made by a portrait, of "Miss Seraphica Superb in her latest Biplane," or "The Peerless Celestine at an altitude of 5,000 feet," even if the aeroplanes are hired by the hour and made of cardboard by the photographer, says the illustrated London News. A comedienne who first has her alrship stolen in a dramatic manner may be assured, of such trade advertisement in the press that she might count on a doubling of her salary. Before long the manufacturers will be sure to construct aeroplanes purely to set off classical features or perfect figures, and the fact that those machines are useless for flying will not distinguish them very sharply from many shown at practical exhibitions of the present moment. Small Boy—Mamma, was General Washington blind? 'Mamma' Of course not. Where did you get that idea? Small Boy—Nurse took me to th' Old Ladies' Home today and showed me the portrait of a woman that he kissed.—New York Weekly. CLEAR-HEADED Head Bookkeeper Must Be Reliable. The chief bookkeeper in a large business house in one of our great Western cities speaks of the harm coffee did for him: "My wife and I drank our first cup of Postum a little over two years ago, and we have used it ever since, to the entire exclusion of tea and coffee. It happened in this way: "About three and a half years ago I had an attack of pneumonia, which left a memento in the shape of dyspepsia, or, rather, to speak more correctly, neuralgia of the stomach. My 'cup of cheer' had always been coffee or tea, but I became convinced, after a time, that they aggravated my stomach trouble. I happened to mention the matter to my grocer one day and he suggested that I give Postum a trial. "Next day it came, but the cook made the mistake of not bolling it sufficiently, and we did not like it much. This was, however, soon remedied, and now we like it so much that we will never change back. Postum, being a food beverage, instead of a drug, has been the means of curing my stomach trouble. I verily believe, for I am a well man to-day and have used no other remedy. "My work as chief bookkeeper in our Co.'s branch house here is of a very confining nature. During my coffee-drinking days I was subject to nervousness and 'the blues' in addition to my sick spells. These have left me since I began using Postum, and I can conscientiously recommend it to those whose work confines them to long hours of severe mental exertion." Look in pkgs. for the little book, The Road to Wellville. Ever read the above letter? A now one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of humi- terest. --- FROM-A WOMAN'S VIEWPOINT Wedding Gift Clubbing. She who notes the names on cards attached to wedding gifts has marked an increasing tendency to club together in buying one striking present. The idea is becoming popular. Showering small gifts upon young couples is bound to result in many embarrassing duplications. One bride gazed with horror at no less than fourteen pellets. Neither she nor her future husband ever induged in pio. Clubbing avoids such duplications—Indianapolis News. Girls' Clubhouse. Dr. Lucy A. Bannister, executive secretary of the women's branch of the National Civic Federation, is said to be largely responsible for the clubhouse which the Westinghouse Lamp Company has presented to its girl employees at Bloomfield, N. J. It was at the suggestion of Dr. Bannister that the company opened a factory hospital some time ago. This has proved so successful that the company has provided a twelve room house for the Westinghouse Social club for girls.—New York Sun. Titles Not So Attractive. Restored to health and about to make her entry in Washington society, Miss Evelyn Walsh is a figure of great interest to honest folk as well as to fortune hunters. It has been asserted she wants a foreign title, but in view of recent revelations of the results of such matrimonial marketing, it is said her father is on the doubtful side. Miss Walsh is only slightly lame, as the result of the automobile accident in Newport two years ago when her brother was killed. Mrs. Walsh will open her home in Massachusetts avenue soon and will "present" her daughter.—New York Press. A Nervous Face. Do not neglect the nervous face. When a child grimaces or twitches there is trouble ahead. The sooner it is taken in hand the less probability there will be of chronic grimacing, or worse yet, St. Vitus' dance. Frequently this twitching begins when the child is very young; sometimes it arises from older people foolishly laughing at the little one's contortions, and they are kept up until they become nervous affection. This is not an easy habit to cure. It is not enough to say, "Bobby, stop making faces," "Jane you will be a wrinkled, ugly woman." Correct the fault, but get the doctor's help as well. Nerve tonics and open air life may be more in order than punishments—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Words for Women. A bachelor is a man who either has too much sense to marry or not enough. The wise man keeps his temper even when he is getting the worst of it. A man will confess to one bad habit for the purpose of hiding a dozen others. You can estimate the value of your reputation by trying to induce a pawnbroker to advance you something on it. A woman never realizes how awkward her husband is until he attempts to pass things to guests at the dinner table. Perhaps an open countenance may be all right, but people who are never able to keep their mouths closed are all wrong—New York Press. Woman's Relief Corps. When Commander-in-Chief Van Sant of the Grand Army of the Republic, came on from Atlantic City he was accompanied by the national president of the Woman's Relief Corps, Mrs. Jennie I. Berry, and several members of her official staff, who had been at the shore, selecting headquarters for the next annual encampment. Mrs. Berry is much interested in her work; in fact, she is giving her whole time to the order she loves so well. She comes of patriotic stock, being the daughter of a veteran of the civil war. A woman of fine presence, with a ready flow of language, and exceptional executive ability, she is eminently-fitted to be the leader of such a great body as is the auxiliary of the Grand Army of the Republic. Georgia Wade-McClellan is national secretary and Charlotte E. Wright national treasurer of the Woman's Relief, which is the largest organization of the kind, having a membership of 166,000. Philadelphia Record. Blue Again Popular. In Paris every woman who can possibly afford it has a blue suit. It is of the dark color, almost black, and favor seems to be heaped upon serge so rough and loosely woven that one wonders how it has been handled so successfully by the tailor. One very good model of this material has a short Russian coat buttoning from the left shoulder to the bottom of the left side, but without a belt. A flat-turned-dollar cloakset the base of the throat closely. This and the cuffs are trimmed with back-braid, it also is placed in straight lines on each side of the back and front. Through huge embroidered eyelets a scarf of black silk is threaded, from the neck to the bust line down the front of the coat. Silk fringe edges this unusual trimming. The skirt has the effect of a short yoke in the back which widens into a long apron-front tunic. Under the lower stitched edge pleats fall to give fulness at the bottom. A lovely blue blouse of chiffon over gold net is worn with this suit. The rage for blue is certainly acceptable, because it is becoming to nearly every woman, and is one of the most serviceable of this season's colors—New York Press. Margaret Anglin on Dress. "My clothes creed is well summed in three statements," says Margaret Anglin in Human Life. "First, I believe in saving in the number of frocks and putting the money into good furs. "Furs are very expensive and they are constantly growing more so. Nevertheless they are so becoming to all women that it pays to sacrifice other things in the wardrobe to buy them, and to buy good ones. "Next, I believe in having good, well cut gowns, little trimmed, but plenty of jabots and gulps and yokes and collars, so that there can be fresh, clean things for the neck every day. I like the intimate things, those clothes that touch the skin, to be dainty. "Third, I believe in the tallor gown, but I like it trimmed and softened. The adorned French and American modes I prefer to the unadored English styles, which are too trying for any woman. "To this creed I would add that if I were very poor and able to have but few clothes I should make a point of having my gowns made just alike. Then no one would ever know which were new and which old. I should always wear black, in the day and white in the evening. "But every one likes to dilate upon his creed, so let me add something by way of elucidation and elaboration to mine. First, as to furs. I prefer dark furs. They look richer and as a rule are more becoming. Personally I like the longhaired furs, but if I were of less height I should wear the short-haired ones. Mink is the favorite, as it should be of short women. "For the street I like the plainest kowns in cut and color I can get; but I wilt not wear the English tailor made frock, which in every respect except bifurcation is exactly like a man's business suit. The French and Americans trim these suits, feminizing them with rows of braid and bands of silk or folds of velvet, and they are incalculably more becoming. "The English tailor suit demands a stiff linen or heavy flannel shirtwalt. The French or American permits bodices of silk or velvet or even of chiffon. A French tailor suit I got in Paris and have worn as it seems endlessly is blue-black chevot, cut with a long coat and plain but flaring skirt. "So far it is English, but it has a becoming shawl, collar of soft silk and rows of braid that brighten it. And the bodice is of black cliff with plipings of pale bue silk and with it. I wear a fresh gulpe of lace or embroidered linen or of white chiffon every day. Odds and ends left from a worn out white frock work up finely into dainty accessories like this that make a costume charming. "One rule I always follow——I never wear in the house the gown I have worn on the street. The moment I come into the house, no matter how tired I am. I slip off the street suit and get into a house gown. "The change in itself rests me. I do this in part from hygienic motives, in part from artistic ones. The street gown is not sanitarily fit to be worn in the house until it has been well brushed and gone over to rid it of any germs it might have accumulated on the crowded pavements, crowded in more than one way. But artistically the street gown is also impossible. It doesn't go with the furniture." Fashion Notes. Spangled and net robes again are worn. Heavy mousquetaire sleeves are in vogue. There is a fad for amber hair ornaments. Already the moyen age style is on the wane. Lace is much in vogue for blouses and gowns. Draperies are high in favor for formal gowns. Draperies are high in favor for formal gowns. Jet algrettes appear on some of the smart turbans. Among the new purses the square ones are popular. Dark sepia is the most stylish shade of suede footwear. In silks, brocade is the ultra peti-coat material at present. The fashion of zibeline as a dress fabric has become a fad. Seal plush coats, made up after real seal modes, are in demand. A novelty is a coat sleeve.laced the entire length with a silk cord. Cerise, a silade so popular a few years ago, is again to the fore. Vanity boxes, suspended from chains and chatelaines, are again seen. Peking messaline is the name given to a particularly alluring striped chiffon-cloth that is quite a favorite for "I had always heard, that New Englanders were "smart", a young physician. who has "graduated" from a village practice, remarked the other day, "but I hardly thought it developed at such an early age." He smiled reminiscently, then continued: "Just after I settled in Dobbs Corners a twelve-year-old boy called on me one evening. "Say, doc, I guess I got measles, he remarked, but nobody knows it 'cept the folks at home, an' they ain't the kind that talks, it there's any good reason to keep quiet. "I was puzzled, and I suppose I locked it. "Aw, get wise, doc," my small visitor suggested. What will you give me to go to school an' spread it among all the kids in the village? —Lippincott. It is quite possible, says the punishing Philadelphia Record, for a fellow to be a beat without being a vegetarian. A Mother's Love wisely directed, will cause her to give to her little ones only the most wholesome and beneficial remedies and only when actually needed, and the well-informed mother uses only the pleasant and gentle laxative remedy—Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna—when a laxative is required, as it is wholly free from all objectionable substances. To get its beneficial effects always buy the genuine, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. NON-DETACHABLE Witness—At the time of the accdent my maid was in my boudoir and ranging my hair. Lawyer—Yes, and where were you. Witness—SirI—Boston, Transcript. SILER CITY LADY A VICTIM Mrs. Gilliland, of Slier City, Was Left in Bad Shape as a Result of an Attack of the Grip. Siler City, N. C.—"I was in bad shape," writes Mrs. Sarah J. Gilliland, of this place, "after an attack of the grip; was bothered with womanly troubles, but since taking Cardui I am much improved. It has done me more good than the doctors and I feel it sayed my life, after all other methods had failed. "I thank you for the good that Cardui has done to me and hope every lady who suffers will try it. I will recommend it to my friends." You can rely on Cardui being of benefit to you. Its ingredients are mild herbs, having a gentle, tonic effect on the female constitution. The special herbs are grown abroad and imported by us direct. They are. not in the Pharmacopeia, nor for sale at druggists, except as put up by us, so you cannot get the effect of Cardui, except by buying Cardui, the woman's tonic. No other medicine or tonic has exactly the same results as Cardui, no other has the record of 50 years of successful treatments of, cases of female weakness, debility and disease. N. B.-Write to: Ladies' Advisory Department, Chattanooga Medicine Co., chattanooga Penn. for Special instruction for female hook, "Home Treatment for Women," sent in plain wrapper, on request. Poultry Remedy Formula: Powdered Red Albumen, to make the lame of the egg. Calcium and magnesium to make the eggshell. Digestion; Nux Vomica, a heart and nerve salve. The greatest age producer on the market. Write for booklet. The Southern Stock Food Co. ATLANTA, GA. DYSPEPSIA Stories of Washington. Residents of Alexandria Always Delight in Narrating Them. HAVE been for some time gathering bits of queer gossip and tradition about George Washington. A large number of his papers are on file in the State Department at Washington. The National Museum has one of the largest collections of Washingtonia in existence. Alexandria is full of unpublished traditions of George Washington. I spent a couple of days there some time ago, and though I found no one living who had ever seen Washington, I got a fairly good idea of him from the stories concerning him which have been handed down from father to son. Mount Vernon is only nine miles from Alexandria. Washington got the most of his supplies at Alexandria. He went there to vote, and until a few years ago the little office in which he did business there still stood. It was at Alexandria that Washington met General Braddock, and with him started out on that disastrous campaign. His last review of troops was made from the steps of an Alexandria hotel about a year before his death, and when I last visited the town I was offered a mahogany bed which had stood in this hotel and on which it was said, Washington had slept many a time. How Washington Really Looked From the traditions of Alexandria and from any other sources, I have tried to make up in my mind's eye a picture of George Washington as he really was. He was exceedingly tall, and, when young, quite slender. He had enormous hands and feet. His boots were No. 13 and his ordinary walking shoes No. 12. He was a man of muscle. During his service in the army he weighed 200 pounds, and was so strong that he could lift his tent with one hand, although it usually required the strength of two men to place it on the camp wagon. I mean, of course, when it was folded up and wrapped around the poles. Washington could hold a musket with one hand and fire it. He was a good shot and a good swordman. The pictures of the father of his country make one think that Washington was a brunette. His face is dark and somber. The truth is he had a skin like an Irish baby, and his hair was almost red. He had a broad chest, but not a full one. His voice was not strong, and during his last days he had a hacking cough. His eyes were cold gray, and it is said that he seldom smiled, although there is reason to believe that he had considerable humor about him. His nose was prominent. He was particular as to his appearance and fastidious in dress. He wore plain clothes and always kept himself well shaven, acting as his own barber. Knocked Washington Down. Washington was an eminently fair man. He had a quick temper, but as a rule he kept it under control. Sometimes, however, it got the best of him. This was the case once in Alexandria. One of the county officers told me the story as we stood on the second floor of the market house in Alexandria and looked down at the open court within it, which is now filled with hundreds of booths where the farmers bring their products for sale on market days. "It was on that spot," sald the officer, "Washington was knocked down by Lieutenant Payne. Payne was a candidate for the Legislature against Fairfax, of Alexandria. Washington supported Fairfax, and when he met Payne here, he made a remark that Payne considered an insult, and Payne knocked him down. The story went like lightning through the town that Colonel Washington was killed, and some of his troops who were stationed at Alexandria rushed in and would have made short work of Payne had Washington not prevented them. He pointed to his black eye and told them that this was a personal matter and that he knew how to handle it. Every one thought that this meant a duel. The next day Payne got a note from Washington asking him to come to the hotel. He expected a duel, but went. Washington, however, was in an amiable mood. He felt that he had been in the wrong and said, "Mr. Payne, I was wrong yesterday, but if you have sufficient satisfaction, let us be friends." There was a decanter of wine and two glasses on the table which Washing- Washington's Headquarters While Directing Survey of Washington City, 1701. ton had ordered to smooth over the quirey. The two drank together, and became such strong friends after that that Payne was one of the pallbearers at Washington's funeral." Washington as a Drinking Man. Every one drank in the days of Washington, and the father of his country always had wines upon his THE MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN REPUBLIC An Unusual Picture, Showing the Impressive Portion of the Mansion Turned Away From the River. From a Hitherto Unpublished Photograph by George R. King. table. I have nowhere seen it stated that he ever drank to excess, although he usually consumed five-glasses of Madera wine at dessert. During his youth he was a very fair politician, and among the items of his election expenses when he was a candidate for the house of burgesses of Virginia were a hogshead and a barrel of whisky, thirty-five gallons of wine and forty-three gallons of beer. George Washington was simple in his tastes, and during his youth he was a hearty eater, but was not particular as to what he had. He wanted plain food and plenty of it. During his later years he ate very little. His breakfast at Mount Vernon was of corn cakes, honey and tea, with possibly an egg, and after that he ate no more till dinner. He kept, however, a good table, and usually had friends with him. I have a book written by Maclay, which gives his experiences when he was in the United States Senate at the time Washington was President. Maclay dined with Washington a number of times, and scattered through his diary are bits of gossip about Washington. At two of the dinners he describes Washington as amusing himself between the courses by playing the devil's tattoo upon the table with his fork. At another time he says: "The President kept a fork in his hand when the cloth was taken away. I thought it was for the pur- WASHINGTON'S HOM An Unusual Picture, Showing the Improvement Away From the River. From Photograph by C pose of picking nuts. He ate no nuts, but played with the fork, striking on the edge of the table with it." A George Washington Fish Story. Washington, at this time, had some trouble in keeping np his establishment. When the Revolutionary War closed he had plenty of land, but little money. He had exhausted his private fortune during the war, and he had to borrow enough to take him to New York to be inaugurated as President. The result was he was quite careful of his expenses, and would not tolerate extravagance. An instance of this kind occurred one day when he found the first shad of the season on his table. The President was very fond of fish, and when the shad was brought into the dining room his nostrils dilated as the savory odor struck them, and he asked: "What fish is that?" "A shad," replied the steward, excitedly; "a very fine shad, I knew your excellency was extravagantly fond of this fish, and was so fortunate as to procure this one in the market. It was the only one, sir, and the first of the season." "But the price, man? The price? The price?" demanded Washington, sternly. "Three—three—three dollars," stammered the steward. "Take it away! Take it away!" said Washington. "It shall never be said that my table sets such an example of luxury and extravagance." And so the $3 fish was taken from the table, to be devoured by the servants. "The Richest Man of His Time." As the years went on Washington's lands increased in value, and when he died he was one of the richest men of his time. He owned lands and stock and negroes, and his estates amounted to thousands of acres. He had houses in Alexandria and property in Washington. He had valuable lands near the present site of Pittsburg. He was throughout his life a money maker, and I was told at Alexandria that when he was a boy he got $5 a day and upward for his surveying. He put his surplus money into lands, and an advertisement in a Baltimore paper of 1773 states that he had 20,000 acres of land for sale on the Ohio River. His will, which is now kept about twenty miles from Washington, in the safe of the old Court House at Falfrax, Va., gives a detailed statement of every article he possessed down to the calves and sheep. His personal estate was then put down at $522,000, and this included a vast amount of tobacco, large numbers of cattle, sheep and horses, nearly all of which he willed to his wife. This will is now kept in a wooden box, the top of which is covered with glass. It was formed in two-some time ago by some careless sightseer, and since then no one has been allowed to handle it. The account books which are J kept here in the State Department show that Washington was very careful about keeping a record of his expenditures. He put down everything, and among other items you see here and there the amounts which he lost at cards. In April, 1772., he lost $100 in this way at the house of Rev. Bouscher, and a little further on there is an item stating "Paid for toddy for self, Walker and others, at a little jamboree near the Drummond Lake, five pounds." During the time he was candidate for the house of burgesses of Virginia, when he bought the whisky above spoken of, his losses at cards and at the horse races are frequent. The curious thing about ME; MOUNT VERNON. Pressive Portion of the Mansion Turned from a Hitherto Unpublished George R. King. —Christian Endeavor World. his accounts is that there was almost always a deficiency at the end of the year which he could not account for. This made no difference, however, with his starting a new year with a fresh account, for one item at this time is as follows: "By cash, either lost, stole or neglected to charge, 144 pounds, 8 shillings and 11 pence." In other words, he was short that year over $700. Economical, But Not Stingy. Through his letters now owned by the Government one may see here and there certain correspondence which shows that he was very hard up at times. In 1785 he wrote that he could get no wheat on credit, and that he had no cashato pay for it. Three years later he urges a man to pay the $1000 which he owes him, and says he has put off the sheriff three times already, and that he needs this money to pay his taxes. He was not afraid to dun his debtors, and he is said to have been one of the shrewdest dealers among the planters of his time. He was always preaching economy to his servants, but on the whole was somewhat lentent, as, for instance, he employed one man, a carpenter, making a contract with him for a year and providing, therein he was to have four days in which he MARTHA WASHINGTON. --- Mary might get drunk about -Christmas. Washington was economical, but not stingy. He could not endure waste of any kind, and he went over his estate doing his best to stop the leaks. In one of his letters home he urges that the greatest economy be used in feeding the hay at the mansion house. He writes: "I enjoin upon you to particularly guard against Mrs. L. Washington's Charles and her boy in the stables, both of whom are impudent and self-willed and care not how extravagantly they feed or even waste, for I have caught the boy several times littering his horses with hay. I see no sort of necessity for feeding the horses either grain or hay when they are not used or any horse that is at liberty and able to provide for itself. I can plainly perceive that in a little time there will be nothing either for my negroes or horses to eat without buying it, which will neither comport with my interest or inclination. By Stuart's report I find he still continues to feed horses with corn instead of cut oats, as I directed. What two saddle horses are those which stand in the mansion house report? I know of none but the one Mr. Whittling used to ride." The planter who demanded reports like that must have been a good business man FRANK G. CARPENTER. The Wallace Box. Washington's presents were many and curious. Two were especially noteworthy. One of these was the key of the Bastille, sent to him from France to hang in the hall of Mt. Vernon, an enormus bar of iron many inches long. A few paces beyond the key hung the portrait of Louis XVI, in his purple and ermine. Strange companions! The dead king had been our friend. The key seemed to stand out before the pictured eyes of the slain king, as the sign and token of the misrule that had wrought his ruin. A pleasanter gift was the "Wallace box," of curious history. This was a beautiful silver-bound casket, made from pieces of the tree that sheltered William Wallace after Falkirk. It was presented by the Edinburgh goldsmiths to the Earl of Buchan, who obtained leave to turn it over "to the man in the world to whom I thought it most justly due." The box was brought to Washington by the young Scottish painter, Robertson, with the request that after the first President's/death it should be willed by him to some man in his country who should best merit it. Washington received Robertson with exceptional kindness, and in his letter, of thanks to the Earl of Buchan asked to be relieved from passing the box along to the most worthy, lest he should feel embarrassment "from a just comparison of relative virtues, and fear to risk injustice by so marked a preference." Wallace may be described as a Washington who failed. Even Then. Washington, Sr.—"This is going to hurt me more than you, George!" The Immortal-To-Be—"Gee whiz! It's a mystery to me who I got my truthful qualities from!" As you strut along the street; looking ravenously sweet, In the motherly protection of your cane, As your dreamy larmboard eye peeps so babylike and shy Through the crystal clearness of its window pane, If a babe could send a jeer to your pinky little ear, Don't you stagger 'neath the heartless, cruel blow, But remember as a freak you are not at all unique— You are not the only monkey in the show. Tis a selfish world, dea' boy; every measure of our joy Is polluted with a dash of cutting pain; There are clouds in every sky, sadness lurks in every eye, Into every life must fall some chilling rain! Bear your trials like a man, struggle on the body you can, You were made for some wise purpose, don't you know? Do not feel cast down and sad, there are others like you, lad— You are not the only monkey in the show. When you see more manly youths honey- ing round the beauty booths, And their attitude is that of anering chirls. Don't seek a charmice to flee, they are jealous, cawnt' you see. Just because you are the idol of the girls. Though you never may achieve fame and fortune, don't you grieve. Don't you flood your tender breast with rosy woe. Nurse the thoughtlet in your brain (if you think 'twill bear the strain) That you're not the only monkey in the show. —Denver Evening Post. She—"What do they make in a chafing dish?" He—"Indigestion." —Smart Set. Jones (at the ball, to Mrs. Catter- son)—"How beautifully your daugh- ter sits out her dances."—Life. When life is rough and full of bumps, There's nothing that can smooth the way Like holding hands when hearts are trumps! "I never dare to look down when I'm standing on a high place," said Mrs. Lapsling. "It always give me an attack of verdigris."—Chicago Tribune. "My goodness, Bobby! What are you howling about?" "Me little brother dreamed Santa Claus brought us a lotta swell present, an' I didn't dream nothin'!"—Cleveland Leader. "Hello! Is this the information editor?" "Yes." Who is the President of Nicaragua?" "Walt a minute, and I'll—" "But I want to know who's President now—not who's going to be President a minute from now!"— Chicago Tribune. 2 A girl from St. Louis, Mo. Was seized with a terrible fo. She killed about three, "See, here, you swindler," exclaimed, the suburban property-owner, "when you sold me this house you said that in three months I wouldn't part with it for $10,000." "Well, you haven't, have you?" demanded the real estate man.—Philadelphia Record. An attendant at a Kansas Institute for the deaf and dumb was undergoing a pointless rapid-fire inquisition at the hands of a female visitor. "But how you summon these poor mutes to church?" she asked finally, with what was meant to be a pitying glance at the inmates near by. "By ringing the dumbbells, madam," retorted the exasperated attendant.—Judge. WORDS OF WISDOM Don't borrow trouble. Enough will come to roost. He who kills time is the assassin of his own opportunities. The widow who looks well in black wears it as much for her next husband as for her last. Don't pose. The poet doesn't wear his hair long simply because there is no short cut to fame. When it's an uphill fight a man can only do his level best. The girl to marry is the one who believes in love in a cottage. If she believes that, you can stuff her with any old thing. The ups and downs of life keep a man from getting rusty. It isn't the henpecked husband who lays for his wife. A man is indeed quarrelsome when he isn't on speaking terms with his own conscience. The average young fellow would be perfectly willing to die for some girl, provided she would allow him to fix the date. Unless you look out for yourself you won't see much. In the game of love, when hearts are trumps, a fellow is expected to lead a diamond. Many a rich man labors under the delusion that he can right himself by writing a check. Happiness is merely a qualifying condition. One man may be happy to think he isn't quite as unhappy as some other fellow.—From "Mislings of the Gentle Cynic," in the New York Times. True Masonry in every degree recognizes the Fatherhood of God, the Grand Architect of the Universe, and the Brotherhood of Man the units of the Great Fraternity. An invincible partnership that never needs be ashamed of its works.—J. M. Hodson, Oregon. Masonic office is not a personal perquisite, and the brother who is not chosen by his bretaires to official station may feel inclined to grieve, but he has no right to grumble. The manly and Masonic thing to do is to keep a stiff upper lip and let your grief gnaw unseen, if gnaw it will. It will not last long, and when you are cured you will be, glad that you did not exhibit your sores in public.—X. Y. Masonic Standard. From reports received and from observation we learn that some lodges do not rehearse the lectures in their entirety in the several degrees for the benefit of the candidate; that often we is told, that the same are monitorial, etc. This we feel to be entirely wrong. There is no part of our work that you, my brethren, officers of lodges, have any right to eliminate; it is all essential and should be carefully considered—Andrew J. Hallock, Connecticut. CREED OF A TRUE MASON. The creed of a true Masqn is to love all mankind, and, as far as in his power lies to do good unto all, not alone by the mere giving of alms to those who are needy, but to do good in every possible manner. If a brother is in the wrong, speak not of his faults first to another, for no Mason has the right to speak ill of a brother when he is not present, however true that which he may say. He should go to him and, with words of love and kindness, remind his of his error, whisper to him good counsel and show him that "Great Light" whence he may glean wisdom to, direct and strength to assist him in resisting the many temptations by which he is constantly surrounded, and thus win him back to the path of duty and honor—The Tyler Keystone. The Grand Master of Delaware says of tae member who seldom attends lodge that he "is affiliated in form and not affiliated in fact. His name remains on the list but his person does not appear in the lodge room. He pays his dues but pays no attention to Masonic duty. He wears a Masonic emblem in the hope that some brother may note it and thereby he may receive the benefit of Masonic love and confidence. He is still ready to receive though he is no longer willing to give." Our jurisdiction has received a numbers of compliments for the minutes of our last Grand Communication, its printing, make up and binding it is not known by many that this work was done in a Negro-printing office. The type-setting, the printing and binding all done by Negroes. One of the latest comments came from worshipful brother J. C. Coln, of the juresdiction of South Carolina, who in writing Grand Master Butler, said: "The minutes are gotten up nicely and show that the Empire State has the right kind of men behind the guns. The Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer's reports are very concise. The general make-up of the minutes is of a high character; and just here allow me to say to you that I carefully read the Grand Master's address, and to say that it is magnanimous and sublime from start, to finish is putting it mildly. The range of thought, the subject matter and the terms employed are very, very far above crifficion." Brother Cohn further said it should be printed in pamphlet form so that it can reach farther than Masonic boundary lines, saying that it would be helpful in the home, church and school libraries. Our good brother promised to send an article for the Tribune, which will no doubt, be read with much relish by the brethren. By ardous work this jurisdiction is among the leading ones, when it comes to finance, membership, property, charity, peace and harmony we are second to none. This much should cause every brother to rejoice and to work harder for the upbuilding of the jurisdiction. He Could Be Rested. Parkersburg, W. Va.—Clyde; Morlen, eight years old, was attacked by wolves and an arm was so badly lacerated that it had to be amputated. There were three of the animals in a cage of the City Park Managerie; and as the boy stood near the door one seized his left arm and the two others fastened their teeth in his legs. An attendant, hearing the boys screams, rushed at the animals with a pitchfork and beat them off. The boy was taken to the city hospital. Bound to Recover. you think I'll pull through?" Doctor: "Oh, you're bound to well—you can't help yourself." Medical Record shows that out of hundred cases like yours, one cent invariably recovers. I've treated ninety-nine cases and every one them died. Why, man alive, you cide, if you try! There's no hum in statistics."—Lippincott's. ee ee ee = aS Pa se