Savannah Tribune

S_ a fe . 2 . * so —_ i Ge 3 ‘ . Lon _— a * fa mt Boe Bd : @ oe Se ’ . Bi : * a <* ‘ tos 2 cone » , VOI.XXVE - . . sts SAVANNAH, GA. SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 1911. \ “NO. 18. FIVE KILLED IN {TFT WANTS START MUD] GREAT FIGHTING ——AGEUSED OF UNG Eft or exc gy —— ae West Tennessee Conference of © M. 1 ‘ TRAIN COLLISION Urges Fortification of the Pana- BY INSURRECTOS Stephenson, of Wisconsin, De-| ™. Church Makes ‘HWanly cred SCHOOL SUCCEEDING When Express Ilits Another at ps Canal, Small Party Fight Drawn Battle nies Charge. ~~ I oeeerivelwonn: veiw cone * Batavia, N.Y. "Washington, D, C. (Specta) — With Mexican Troops. 3adlson, we. (Special) "tho ‘ snip sein —(speetit) At i FOR THE RACE BY scHool * —— President Taft Thursday sent to Con- ———= nomination jn the priméty an ih eetcaee co haa < ‘ : IN DURHAM, N. G, . THSREGARD OF SIGNALS ALLEGED, )S7SS5, 2 sPeciat message urging the/rwq xuieh ANN SEVEH WOUNDED,| lection, to, the United States Sanato| West Tennessee conference of the C.f = = © TTT Buffalo and Boston Special Was At Standstill In Yard At Batavia, FRM Fs When the Western Eapress “duns Into It From Rear—Two Cars Telescoped and Engine Top- ‘ples Over On Pullman—Two Of the Injured Not Expected To Live —Four Instantly Killed. : Batavia, N. Y. (Special).—Fiv men are dead, tno are probably fatal ly Injured end over a score wer More or less seriously hurt in th wreck of the Western express and th Boston and Buffalo special. bot! westbound on the New York Centra here. Four of the victims were kill ed jastantly, one bas since died an two of the Injured in the hospital ar not expected to liye. The Buffalo and Boston specia No. 49 was at a standstill in the sta ton yards, when, it is alleged by rail road oficlals, Engineer J. B,-Lydell ot Biftalo,.on the Western expres: train, No. 23, ran past precautionar; aignals and dashed into the rear o the standing train. The signals Superintendent Everett declares, are fn excellent working order. . Crashed During Fos. Conditions near dawn were thost which railroad men fear the most and which yiake the handling -o! trains almost a hazard at best. A heavy fog hung over everything and a drizzling rain, which at times In creased to a smart shower, wa: ‘turned to ice the moment it touched canything. The windows of engines and coaches were opaque and the rails were covered with a coating ol ice, which reformed almost imme- ‘diately after each passing train, \: ‘Train No. 49 arrived at Syracuse head of No. 23 and thus took pre- cegence on the Western division be- tween there and Butfalo. It .was ahead of time at Batavia and was awaiting the signal from the conduc- tor to start on time. Train No, 23 followed closely behind. Jumped For Their Lives. ~ Engineer Lydell admits that he saw a cautionary Hght 4,000 feet east of the station and, the railroad officials say, he also admits having passed a signal sct against him. When Lydell saw the tail lights of the express through the fog: it was too late to prevent disaster. He jammed on the brakes, reversed, and ‘with w ery of warning to bis freman Jeaped for his life. : The flying train, with scarcely ap- preclable check, owing to the icy Tails, plowed into the Pullman coach, the last car on the standing train. The heavy coach was telescoped and tossed to one side, the engine con- tinuing on through the wreckage to ‘the next ‘car, a day coach. There it reared high In the air and toppled over on the wrecked Pullmar. - The, work of rescue was quickly organized. The local firemen and police, railroad men and volunteers worked heroically among the wreck- age and hissing steam from the shat- tered engine.to rescue those plined in the debris, to whom fmmediate succor meant life. Vans and cabs were used as ambulances to-carry’ the injured to the hospital. Dead In Rear Coach. It was two hours after the wreck occurred when the first body was taken out. It bad been jammed in between the wreckage of the Pull- man and the overturned engine. Soon afterward three more were found near the same spot. All four had been traveling in the rear coach of the forward train, which bore the| full brunt of the first terrific impact. | ARMED GUARDS FOR TRAINS. Utah Division Of the Centrat Pacific ‘Prepared For Bandits, Salt Lake City (Special). —nanaits who are ambitious to hold up pass. _ enger trains on the Utah division of the Central Pacific will encounter the most approved rifles in the hands of men who know how to use them. Under orders from the diviston superintendent every passenger train will carry cn armed guard. The pre- caution is the result of the robbery _ of tité Overland limited last week. Big'Growth In Money Ordess. * New York (Special).—The report of Postmaster Morgan of the money. order business transacted at the New York Postofiice (Manhatten and the Bronx), during the calendar year of ‘1910 shoWs that there were in all 13,655,551 transactions, represent. zing the sum of $570,089,965. This ais an increase over 1909 of $194, “$30,516. * & TAFT. WARTS. START ADE | Urges Fetcain of the Pana- “ Washington, D, C. (Special).— President Taft Thursday sent to Con: gress a special message urging the fortification of the Panama Canal, and recommending that an appro- priation of $5,000,000 for the initia tion of the work on the proposed de fenses be made at the present session of Congress. He forwarded with the message the report of the special army and navy board recommending fortification of the canal. 5 “The canal, when completed;” said the President in his message, “will afford the only convenient route for water communication between our Atlant{e and Pacific Coasts, and vir- tually will be a part of the coast line of the United States. Its assured possession ana control will contribute to our peace, safety and prosperity as a nation. In my judgment it is the right and the duty of the United States to fortify and make capable of defense the work that will bear so vital a relation to its welfare, and that is being created solely by it and at an expenditure of cnormous sums. “{ have authorized the submission to the secretary of the treasury of the revised estimate for the appropria- tion referred to in the accompanying letter of the secretary of war, which estimate is less than the original esti- tate by approximately one-third.” The modified report of the fortif- cations board, accompanying the mes- sage, reduces the estimate of the cost of fortification of the canal from $19,546,843 to $12,475,328. This re- duction was reached by a 15 per cent. cut in the amount of armament through the omission, of a battery of two 14-inch riffes and four 12-inch mortars at Batele Point; through a redistribution and greater concentra- ton of the proposed garrisons and the adoption of simpler and more economical types of quarters and em- = lacaiienté: HEN Is NOT A BIRD." Inportant Court Decision Declare: ‘That, Eggs Are Eggs. Washington, D. ©. (Special).— jEges are eggs. Also a hen Is not 2 ‘bird. e | So says the United States Court of ‘Customs Appeals, in a decision which seems to settle a question that has muddled the customs, perplexed the ‘experts and finally ealled in the 200: logists. . Eggs coming from China, usually are broken out of the shells, packed in tin cans and frozen. -Customs offi cials contended they entered this country in competition with home- laid eggs and assessed a duty of 5 cents a dozen. ~ ‘The Importer objected, declaring they should be free of duty gunder that section of the tariff which puts the eggs of birds on the free list. He contended that at most they were only albumen and dutiable as such. The full bench of five justices agreed that the {mporter’s claim that a hen Is a bird lacked merit and that an egg fs an egg in the shell or out of it. CLARK TO SUCCEED HIMSELF. Senator Chosen By Republican Cau- cus At Cheyenne. Cheyenné, Wyo. (Special).—At a joint caucus of Republicans of the legislature held Thursday night Sen- Lg BR M WAN i ay SS Lor ae oe NEN v7 CLARENCE D. CLARK. United States Senator From Wyoming. ator Clark was chosen, 44 to 39, a: the nomisiee of the:party, to succeed himself. This medns that Senator Clark will have the full party vote and will be re-elected to the United States Senate. Big Packers’ Fail. Trentdu, N. 3. (Special).—Hal- stead & Co., of Jersey City, dealers in meats, lardg and oils, filed’ in the United States Court a petition in bankruptcy. The firm's Habilities are given as $728,296, and the assets $826,506, including a valuation ol $470,000 on the company’s plant. ~ GREAT FIGHTING BY INSURRECTOS Small Party Fight Drawn Battle | With Mexican Troops. TWO ILED AND SEVEN WOUNDED A Score Of Men Fall In Encounter On the Banks Of the Rio Grande— When Darkiitss Ends the Confilct the Insurrectos Hold the Field—A Correspondent Among the Wound- ed—Mepeated Charges Bravely Re- pulsed. . Comstock, Tex. (Special).—Mor than 20 men were killed in a Sigh between the Mexican federal soliiier: and a small party of insurrectos or the bank of the Rio Grande, opposite this point Thursday. The insurrecto: bad only 18 men, and for three hours they held at’bay about 75 rurales and about 100 infantry soldiers, Wher Uarkness ended the battle the insur rectos held the field and the federal troops had withdrawn a couple of niles and camped, The insurrecto: left. a couple of hours later for thel mountain headquarters 60 mile: away, carrying their wounded with them. . Of the 18 Insurrectos two were killed and seven wounded. E. S. O'Reilly, a correspondent with the insurrectus, recelved a slight wound in the thigh. / ‘Twice the rurales charged the in- surgent’ position, once coming within 50 yards, but each time they were repulsed. The arrival of 20 more Insurrectos In the last few minutes of the Sght saved the defenders and prevented what probably would have been a massacre of the little band. The firing began at a distance of abot 300. yards. ‘The Insurgents poured a volley from their .30-caliber rifles into the enemy, and three sol- diers fell. The soldiers replied with their Mauser carbines, and the battle wason, * After half an hour's continuous fighting the federals received rein- forcements from their main body and a charge was made on the Insurrec- tos. As they advanced . the de- fenders of the pass sent storm of bul- lets into thelr ranks, firing coolly and making every shot count. The fed- erals advanced a short distance and then returned to their original posi- tion. ‘The steady fire and good alm of the insurrectos was more than the soldiers could stand and they shrank from closing for 2 final assault. The insurrectos burled thelr dead, cared for the wounded, packed their equipment and two hours Jater start- ed across country for Elburro, the mountain where they have establish- ed their stronghold. The insurrectos have .a strongly fortified camp in the mountains and more than 150 men under arms at that point. They are well armed and plentifully supplied with ammuni- Hon. a” PASS BIG PENSION BILL. : o— - Sulloway Bill Passed In House By Vote of 212 to62. * JOtC Of asa to Cn. Washington (Special). — The House of Representatives Tuesday passed the Sulloway general penslor Dill, which grants pensions ranging from $12 to $36 a month to all sok diers who served ninety days in the United States Army in the Civil War or sixty days in the-Mexican War and who have reached the age df 62 years. ‘The bill adds about $45,000,000 a year to the pension roll. Opposition to the measure was ex- Pressed by some members on the ground that {ts terms were too gen- eral. It provides for the pensioning of all Union soldiers regardless of disability, the oply requirement be- Ing that they shall have attained the age of 62 years. “The general scale of,pensions fixed in the new bill ac- cording to age is as follows: Sixty. ‘two years, $15 a°month; 65 years, $20 a month; 70 years, $25 a month; 75 years, $36 a month, It was declared by the advocates of the bill-that one hundred voterans are dying every twenty-four hours. DIES COUNTING HIS WEALTH. Aged Man Drops Dead With His World’s Goods Before Him. New York (Special).—John Cre- mett took leave of the world Tiurs- day whilé counting his store of this world’s goods. fo Was.77 years old. When the old uan's landlady en- tered his room to call him to a Jate luncheon she found him with his head bowed forward on a table. Beéfore him lay $675 in gold and notes and two,bank books, showing deposits for a considerabde sum, He had died of heart failure,” ACCUSED: OF BUYIAG SEAT a Stephenson, of Wisconsin, De- nies Charge. Madison, Wis. (Special). —“The nominatién.ia the priméty and the- election to the United States Sanate by the legislature of Isaac Stephen-, son are null and void on account of attempted briberies and ~ corrupt practices by himself and bis campaign managers, agents and workers and of violations of laws of Wisconsin de~ fining and punishing offenses against the elective franchise.” ~ This ts the gist of the findings of a_ special senatorial investigating committee in its report submitted to Gov. Francls E. McGovern Wednes- day. The report is signed by Lieu- tenant Governor Thomas Morris and Senator Spencer W. Marsh (Republiy cans) and Senator Husting (Demo- erat). i G@ AS AR 0 BY YZ) he ZR, OR Y yi ts "a ‘ Oh Lele AX une Ae Sr ae eV) ” (ain Seen aeene. | ‘The two Republican members of the committee are members of the so- called progressive wing of the Re publican party and Senator Husting calls himself a Progressive Democrat. Early In the legislative session of 1909 resolutions were introduced in both houses calling for an investiga- tion of the senatorial primary élec- tion. Thé resolutions Were par- ticularly pointed at United States Senator Isaac Stephenson, who, ac- cording to his report filed with the secretary of state, expended $107,- 000 during the campaign. Speaker Banncroft, of the As- sembly, named a committee com- posed of a majority of stalwart Re- publicans and Lieutenant Governor Jobu Strange, who then presided over the Senate, named Senators Marsh, Morris and Husting. The committee met in joint session for several weeks. Then the Assembly branch of the committee decided to g0.no further. «= "Palse: Sars Stephenson. ; Washington, D. C, (Spectal).— Senator Stephenson at first declined to make any comment on the news from the Wisconsin State capital that charges of violations of the election law had been filed against him with the governor, Later he gave out the following: ~s'The report of the majority of the legislative committee was made “at the session of the legislature held two years ago. The committeo, af- ter an exhaustive investigation, exonerated me and all those con- nected with my campaign of all the charges. The report now made Is by three of the old committee who refused to concur with the majority. ‘They did not then submit a report, ‘but havo waited until a legislature had been elected which they regard- ed as favorable to their plans. Two of them are no longer members of the legislature. 1 have not yet seen tho report. So far as the charges have come to me they are without foundation and wholly false.” TWENTY FIREMEN INJURED. Series Of Fires In New York May Ree ‘sult In One Man's Death. | New York (Special).—Twenty fire- men were injured, one perhaps fatal- in and damage aggregating $150,000 was caused by-a series of five ‘fires here, Fireman Leo Hackbarth fell four stories down an air shaft and through a skylight In a burning Har- lem tenement. ‘The physicians In the hospital where he now lies say he cannot recover. He was assisting a woman tenant to escape when he fell, but she.was not hurt, nor were any of the occupants. z Five firemen were severely burned when a Hquor and drug importing house on Pine street caught fire, and 12 were Injured, five seriously, in a bldze which destroyed a five-story building on Duano street. 2 40 Dead, 5 Hurt In Landslide, Castro, Urdisles, Spain (Special). —Forty persons were killed and five Injured here when ‘a landslide over- whelmed a gang of laborers, burying them all beneath a mass of earth and. rock. 3: - COLLELTED $90,009 FOR EDUCATION. West Tennessee Conference of © MM, M, Ghurch Makes Hyghly cred- itable Showing. — Memphis, Tenn.—(Speclal.)—At the twenty-ninth annual session of the West Tennessee conference of the C. M, EB, church, ‘held’ in this clty, a re port was read showing taat $90,000 had been collected by the conference during the yea, of which $45,000 was used for educational purposes, The conference was presided over by Bishop Isaac Lane, who has been a bishop of the C. MI. E. chureh thirty: eight years, and he is higaly respect. ed by the white people of the South. Many of thesrepresentative Negroes of the race attended the conference and gave some, yery good counsel to the min{sters in attendance. One of the most important things done by the conference was the adop- tlon of a plan to raise funds to com- plete a $13,000 Old Folks’ Home ‘and Hospltal_for Negroes in this city. A resolution was passed thanking the newspapers for tite liberal apace giv- en, and the courtesy shown in publish- ing the business transacted at the va- rious sessions of the conference. Fred R. Moore, editor of the New York Age, was among the speakers to address the conference, SEGREGATION BILL A LAW, Negroes Confident Measure Wili Be Declared Unconstitutional in the Courts. Baltimore, Md.—(Special.)—Mayo1 Mahood signed the ordinance passed by the counells in segregating Negrc residents to certain sections, The city solicitor is of thesopinion that the measure {s constitutional, but No- gro lawyers declare that they will car ry the question to the United States Supreme ‘Court. ‘The police department has been in- structed to enforce the law,which pro: vides that any nelghborbcod in Bait! more city where 51 per cent. of the population is white shall be known as a white neighborhood, and any neiga- borhood in which a similar percentage is colored shall be so designated, The law does not affect colored persons now residing in white neighborhoods. Any Negro moving into white nelgh- Lorhood shall be fined $100. ‘The ofdinance was passed at the re- quest of white property owners in neighborhoods in which “property bad greatly depreciated; in value because of Negro invasion, If the* Negroes take the matter~to the courts the white property owners and neighbor- hdod associations gwill support the city in defense of theaw. . There has been considerable inter- est in the ordinance all over the Eas- tern section of the country. Many Southern cities with a similar Negro problem are anxioas to see how the nieasure will work. ENGLISH {WRITER STUDIES RACE Agreeably Surprised at Culture and Intelligence Shown by the ‘American Negro. Washington, D. C.—(Special.)—A short thne ago, the noted English pub: licist, J- Bilis Baker, ‘author of one or two volumes ‘déaling “with socfologtcal studies, and correspondent for tae London Times, Ninteenth Céntury and temporary Review, came to Washing: ton to study social conditions. With: out any idea of making..a special study of the Negro, he met the ques: tlon in, discussfon“with white sSouth- erners and resolyed to investigate It for himself, He has succeeded In meeting most,of ttie best, colored péo- ple in Washingtom and has continu- ally expresééd his: astonishment at the type c€ culture which thése people represent. ~ He was entérfaliied by the Musolite not long ago, ani, in turn, gntertain- ed them with soi, interesting .obser- vations on various social questions. When Mr. Baker finally succeeded in getting some one to take him among the lowest classes of. colored people here, he expressed considerable aur- prise at what he fermed the very strong development of the poet!s tem- perament, He will travel Southward to Hampton and Tuskegee and en- deavor to look at the ‘question from various angles, He thinks the ques- dion 1s large enough to warrant the publication of a large scientific treat- Saas eile THINGS WORTH KNOWING. Chancellor Lloyd George is on the right track In-showing up the “Amer. ican Dollar” scare shys tHe Spring: field Republican. Not a few dukedoms and earldoms,,as he points out, have their ancient dignity restored by Yan- kee gold. The fresh paint on tae es- tate of the Dyke of Marlborough has for years been patd~for out of, the earnings of the: New York Central railroad. ; —_ “a WORK BEING DONE_ FOR THE RACE BY SCHOOL ~ | IN DURHAM, N. G, . 5 . . . a MANY IGNORANT MINISTERS Of 30,000 Ministers in the United States Only 10 Per Gent. Arg “Educated for Their Work. gen: F Reta) eee: SNe. Seeley eee National Religious Jraining- School for the, Colored Race in this city, al- though not a yearv‘old, is already-do- ing an effective work for the uplift of the Negro. Some of the pecullar exigencies of the Negro caused -Dr. James .£ Shepard to concélve plans that within a short time gave his‘raco the first-institutpn of its kind to meet oné of the most essential needs for the uplift of a race ani will, In a large degree, play an important part in the development of the Negro peo. ple throughout the world. The Negro minister is the real lead- er of his people. His propaganda 1s as effective us the Drulds during thé early perlod of the Anglo-Saxon peo- ple, Any casual observer of, the ‘ac- tvitfes of people of Negroid’ descent will find that the greatest wielder of influence among this people are tae men wearing ministerial garb. There are 30,000 Negro ministers in the United States, and there are only 3,000 of this number that are in- telligently prepared to lead their peo- ple. This reveals a deplorable fact— an illiterate ministry of 27,000 men— a potent factor in the development of over 10,000,000 lives, The plans, scope and work of this unique“ institution are largely defined in the following statement of Doctor Shepard, .who, in part, sald: “A relig- fous education changes the slaggisa, dormant energies of the individual, and turns them Into channels of use- fulness and service. It lessens crime, reduces idleness, stops violence, teaches lessons of restraint, f It builds up a better citizenship, and checks the great waste of human material found in chain gangs, jaifs and penitentiarles, Mako a man.’ ptactically religlous and the industri- al educational side will take care of itself. The rallying cry sbould be: “Change the man, and the ienviron- ments will be caanged by the man.’ These utterances are evidenced more- | strongly In the work of ‘the school: , The various departments of the n- stitution are In an excellent condi" lon and every indication points to the full materialization of Doctar Shepard's plans. The school. doing effective settlement work. The facul- y is composed of trained experts, and, the school is equal to any Negro col- lege’ having a classical and other spe- slal courses. The industrial feature., of the institution is very good Plans are befng rapidly developed where more buildings will be erected. There are at present four beautlfill ind commodious buildings on the ple- uresque campus, ” ‘The progress of the school since ts opening last summer, witrggne ft the best chautauquas' ever promot- d by Afro-Americans, fids been; re- narkable, It is at present the cyno- ure of the eyes af tho educational orld, to such an extent that ex-Goy- rnor Glenn of North Carolina, one t tac most thrilling ‘orators of tho country, and Judge Peter C. Pritch- rd, judge ‘of the United States clr- ult court, with a number of prom{- ent speakers will soon speak fn the nterest. of the school in a number f the largest cities in the North and-_ ast. _ Prof, C. G. O'Kelly, one of tho. videly known: educators of his race, _ nd one of the most experienced men or the executive departments, and ; ho resigned a lucrative position to ceept the vice presidency of the ia- tltutton, is exhibitidg Ais usual abl- 'y, which Is a potent factor in the reat work already belng done by the chool. _ POINTED PARAGRAPHS. _Some folks* idea of content ts hay- ing everything in the world one can ‘dream of. 2" s: A bore always Snsists that therd Is one side to bis story—and a long one at that, It fs well to rise with tae aun, "but: some sous are not Eood guides to ris. ing: duties, ~ B A rich young man 1s not always as. eligibles fond mammas décelvo themselves into bellezing. “he ewerd Se hard Iahorfs never’ Yound tn. eary places, 4 HOW SHOULD THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FREEDOM OF THE NEGRO BE CELEBRATED? Owing to the general interest being manifested in the fiftieth anniversary of the freedom of the Negro in America, the New York Age wrote to members of the race residing in the different sections of the country asking that they give their views on "How Should the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Freedom of the Negro Be Celebrated?" Among the letters that were received on the subject are the following: By Dr. W. Bruce Evans, Washington, D. C. I feel that a celebration of the fifteenth anniversary of the Negro's freedom is not only advisable, but is a bounden duty of the men of color of this generation. Nothing short of a great Negro exposition showing what we have accomplished in every line would do credit to such a great occasion. By Mai, R. R. Moton. With reference to celebrating the fifteenth anniversary of the freedom of the Negro, I beg to say that in my opinion there should be a suitable exposition, industrial, economic and educational, such as would show the progress of the race since coming to America, and particularly during its 50 years of freedom. Such an exposition, if undertaken, should be as complete and as perfect as it is possible to make it. By W. R. Pettiford, President National Negro Bankers' Association As to the proper method of celebrating the fittieta anhiversary of the freedom of Negroes in 1913, my idea would be to better inform the members of all races who have for a century been discussing the accessibility of the Negro, we should make this exhibition bear testimony to our claim for equal opportunities by our accomplishments in the fifty years. Therefore, the following is suggested for the exhibition. Class of exhibits: 1. Mechanical. 2. Inventions; percentage; its degree. 3. Education; diversifications; music and art. 4. Christianity; percentage, productions, men, literature, church and school property, religious and educational organizations. 5. Possessions; homes; farms; property; business, mechanical, mercantile; finances. Methods of exhibition: 1. Pictures and art galleries, giving all classes of exhibits, using a large moving picture show. 2. A chorus class for daily use. 3. Orchestras, with all kinds of instruments. 4. A lecturate, with a diversification of subjects. Suggestions: In the lectures the Negro's faithfulness in political office; his loyalty to his flag and country; his disposition in general; his rate of advancement in contrast to other races; all should be set forth. A contract should be secured with associated presses to transmit and condense the information to the world. Co-operation should be sought for the newspapers and magazines for the same reason. It should be located in the South for the convenience of the colored people and the Southern whites. By John W. Thompson, Rochester, N. Y. In regard to the proper method of celebrating the fifteenth anniversary of the freedom of the Negro in 1913 it is my opinion that a great national meeting of representative Negroes be held in some central city, say Chicago or Washington, D. C., and have a three-day meeting, discussing the various phases of the Negro's success since he was made a free man, and that the third or last day of the meeting be given up to speeches and songs and a general jubilee, and on that day the Negroes in all sections of the country observe the day as best fitted for the occasion. No cold is trivial. Although a slight cold may not occasion a serious inconvenience, it should be cared for. Even a slight disturbance of the system by a cold, with the attending inflammation makes the body less resistant to communicable diseases and a slight cold may become a serious matter if added to—LeBosquet Had the market milk business been of any importance in the days of the decalogue the eleventh commandment would have been simply: "Thou shalt not sell dishonest or impure milk." That covers the whole case. Adulterated milk is dishonest. Milk that is materially below the average product in composition or that has been skimmed is dishonest unless the consumer knows what he is buking. Dirty milk is impure and dishonest. Milk with high bacteria content is impure and dishonest.-G. M. Whitaker, United Staas department of agriculture. To get the most good out of exercise we must have some definite end in view. When we walk, we should have some place to go, instead of wandering aimlessly about. Games are of value, as we have the incentive of competition. All forms of exercise become drudgery if there is no interesting or pleasurable element in them. One Way to Keep Out of Jail. The Candidate—Mr. friends, what is the price of liberty. One of His Hearders—One of the prices is honesty. By Prof. W. S. Scarborough, Wilberforce University. I am heartily in favor of celebrating the fifthieth anniversary of the freedom of the Negro in 1913. As to the method in which this should be done, I am not altogether certain. It might take the form of an exposition if properly managed, and this, no doubt, would be the most convincing proof of the progress of the Negro people during the period mentioned. To make an exposition of that kind a success will require wise, level-headed management. The Negro people have failed in so many undertakings of this kind that I fear to make suggestions in reference to it, but it seems to me that this is the best way to secure lasting results. With Booker T. Washington in the lead I have no doubt as to the outcome. By Dr. George C. Hall, Chicago, Ill. Relative to the best method of celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the freedom of the Negro in 1913, I will say that any race or people that take no pride in its past history can have very little to hope for in its future history. The Negro has been so busy in the past gaining some points of vantage, some high plain from which he could look around him, that he has become too prone to remember the struggle, and has failed to keep a clear record of the progress he has made. I take it that nothing would be of more value to the race than that some system be evolved by which every Negro could be made acquainted with facts and figures on subjects indicating the progress of the Negro, giving to our young something to be proud of in the race's struggle upward and forward. By N. D. Brascher, Cleveland, O. It is perfectly natural for much difference of opinion concerning the proper way to celebrate in 1913 the fifteenth anniversary of the freedom of the Negro. However, I am favorably impressed with the exposition idea. Such an exposition, endorsed and assisted financially by the United States government, would afford an exceptional and needed opportunity to demonstrate to the world the advancement our race made. The world does not know, nor do we as a race. It would be unfortunate, however, to have such a demonstration without also creating a permanent memorial of the occasion. I would like to see the exposition held in Washington, near Anacostia, and the home of Frederick Douglass made the center of interest to such an extent that it would ever afterward be a mecca for our people, as M. Vernon is to the whites, carrying out the idea suggested by Doctor Washington. The location of Cedar Hill is ideal for this purpose. The opportunities for entertainment in Washington are unsurpassed. By Prof. John Hope, Atlanta Baptist College. I believe that the fiftieth anniversary of Negro emancipation should be celebrated throughout the United States. There should be at some place easily accessible, an exposition that would fitly and fully represent all the phases of Negro thought and activity. I believe that this can be best done by having the management of this exposition in the hands of men from various walks of life, professional men, business men and craftsmen, and the the expression of various shades of opinion should be assured through the selection of men. Such a committee as this would not only bring to pass a remarkable and adequate exposition, but would promote everywhere in the United States the celebration of emancipation. And I regard these local celebrations ev The Des Moines Register says: "We swear too much," but does not say how much swearing one is warranted in doing when one lives in Des Moines.—Louisville Courter-Journal. The Buffalo Times tells of an S-year-old who can speak eight languages. That girl is worse fixed for marrying than if she were cross-eyed, snaggle-toothed and slabslided all at the same time. "We have never had a Fitz for president;" says the Washington Star. True enough, but think of the misfits we have had! "The Allentown Democrat says: "A Kentucky girl who inherited $80,000 has gone to New York to spend it. What bothers us is why George Bailey of the Houston Post failed to extend an invitation to the blue grass heiress to locate in Houston. Is Bailey losing his grip?" Not losing his grip, but afraid that if this Kentucky girl should go to Houston those red headed widows would lose theirs. An Englishman says that American women make poor wives. Yes, but they undoubtedly make rich husbands. We would rather plant 600 acres of cotton than be governor—Columbia State. Gee! but wouldn't you hate to have to plant cotton in 600 acres. "Through idle curiosity, we would like to know what population the census returns will give Griffin"—Griffin Herald. We hope the census taker will not cut out as large a proportion of the population, of Griffin as the Herald cut letters from the word "through." erywhere of as great importance to the race as the exposition. Both would enhance a racial consciousness and pride that would be very helpful to us. By Rev. J. E. Moorland, International Secretary of Y. M. G. A. In reply to your request I would say that the fifteenth anniversary of the freedom of the Negro should be celebrated in a way to make not only a racial, or even a national, impression. The tangible evidence of economic and intellectual progress should be ensembled in a masterly way. Over against this should be set the concrete evidences (so far as it can be done) of progress in spiritual values in which the race is so rich. An effort should be made to enlist the attention and interest of the dark races of the world as well as the white races. The above, worked out in detail, will require a mammoth plant for display. Every feature should be created and exploited by competent individuals of the race. Incompetency should not be allowed to lead under any circumstances. Possibly such an anniversary should be held at the nation's capital. This would be of easy access from the North or the South and would be a strategic point from a world standpoint. By Jesse Lawson, President National Sociological Society. The celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the emancipation of the slaves in the United States should be on a scale commensurate with the progress of the colored people during the last fifty years, and should be so planned and conducted as to spell, in the largest possible manner, opportunity for the race, under the American flag. Everybody who desires to do, so should be given a chance to participate in the celebration. Whatever scheme is adopted should be with a view to showing the capabilities of the race as we know them today. A national exposition at the capital of the nation would, perhaps, be the most satisfactory way of celebrating the event and would, in my judgment, be productive of the best results, for it would arouse the people as nothing else would do. The colored American's contribution to industry, to art and science, to literature and statesmanship, to religion and the uplifting influences in human society could be brought to the attention of the world at this exposition in a manner which would be impossible without it. There are no reliable statistical data in convenient form bearing on every phase of the race's progress. Such data should be gathered under the supervision of the United States government, and be ready for the celebration. The stamp of the government would give authenticity to the information. This could be done by a commission established for that purpose, or by special agents working under one of the departments at Washington. The Cleveland administration, through Hon. Hoke Smith, then secretary of the interior, appointed a special agent under my commission for the Atlanta exposition in 1895, to ascertain all of the patents and inventions gotten out by colored Americans, and to secure models and drawings of the same for the Atlanta exposition. Race unification and greater homogeneity of thought and purpose should be among the aims of the celebration. This, perhaps, could be brought about by congresses at the exposition, in which all elements and interests of the race would be represented, and the different and divergent views respecting the problem deduced to a harmonious proposition. These congresses should be representative in character, and POINTED PARAGRAPHS. The fool and his money are soon spotted. The kiss of a hypocrite reminds one of boiled ice. Did you ever get so mad that you couldn't see straight. Always tell the truth—but it is sometimes advisable to use a long-distance 'phone. A Kentuckian who speaks from experience says it is just as easy to get hilarious on water as it is on land. There is no fun in being wicked if nobody pays any attention* to it. When some people talk we are reminded of a dictionary with the definitions missing. A girl with a plain face has lots of time to cultivate the beauties of her mind. Revenge may be sweet at first, but it is sure to acquire a flavor that is anything but agreeable. Don't get discouraged; it's a long lane, but success lies just beyond the turn. Seeing isn't always believing It often depends upon what newspaper you see it in. Lawyers, like children, ask a lot of embarrassing questions. should meet annually at the national capital. They should speak for the colored people, as they are without representation in the congress of the American people. At least one of the buildings of the exposition should be permanent, so as to provide a place of meeting for the annual congress. It should contain a commodious auditorium; a library containing all of the works of colored authors, and all of the books about colored people, by whomsoever written; an industrial hall, in which exhibits showing the industry of the race might be placed; an art gallery, in which should be exhibited the art of the colored people of the world; an art studio, where our aspiring youths may work out their creations under proper direction. This building should be a memorial to the genius of that member of the race who has done the most for the welfare of humanity and the general uplift of the masses—for instance, Catherine Ferguson, the founder of our modern Sunday school. Whosoever is selected to make the oration at the opening of the exposition or celebration should sound the keynote that rings true. No backward step must be taken. We should be led out of the wilderness and not farther into it. The colored American now on the stage of action is a different sort of being from the old Negro of antebellum days, and the word must be spoken not to the past, but to the future generations; for in IIs nands are the destinies of the race. By Bishop A. Grant. The fifteenth anniversary of the Negro's freedom should be signallized and celebrated by an exposition of his progress in civil, social and economic arts. Such an exposition ought to be planned, manned and directed by Negroes, thus showing by that fact capability in management of large enterprises. It should, in part at least, be financed by them and certainly the designing of buildings and landscaping of the grounds should be done by their own artists and architects. The exhibits should be historical and progressive, beginning with primitive conditions and showing, by gradations development to the present. Materially, everything in the way of inventions, art, literature, music and manufacture ought to be shown; pictures of homes, schools and churches hung on the walls; statistics displayed, and actual business houses, such as banks, postoffices, telegraph and telephone booths and sales emporiums shown in operation; our schools and colleges, especially those instancing self-help and auto-administration, ought to have a leading place. A vast auditorium for hearing addresses and sermons from our foremost platform and pitilit orators and our best musicians should be a main feature. Besides this great central exposition for the benefit of the world, there should be arranged a day to be generally observed locally throughout the nation where people unable to see the exposition might still meet and have a part in the spirit and inspiration of the anniversary. These meetings might take the form of fairs, religious services, mass meetings and memorial donations to public and educational enterprises. A very fit celebration might be had in the erection in Washington city of a monument to Abraham Lincoln or General Grant, paid for by Negro contributors and, if possible, designed by Negro sculptors. H. O. Tanner, the artist, might be commissioned to paint a great historic picture, or S. Coleridge-Taylor to compose a great oratio, thus giving an abiding contribution to the world of art, which, in the long run, would be the most valuable of all the forms of celebration here suggested. The oldest person to die in Texas last month, according to the vital statistics report, was David Douglas, of Pleasanton, aged 115 years. Jack Collins of Cuero, another who died, was 103 years old. Mrs. George W. Fackler, widow of a millionaire machinery manufacturer, proposes to start a movement among the women of the country to stop exhibitions of wild animals and birds, and to eliminate zoological parks. S. H. Putnam of Wendell, Mass., who is eighty-seven years old, has just taken out a hunter's license. Mr. Putnam is one of the best known fox hunters in that section of the state. A Frenchman has patented a process for making cigar boxes of paper pulp, treated with cedar oil or a chemical equivalent, for the sake of appearance. Manitodia, although the smallest and most thickly populated of the prairie provinces of Canada, has still large areas of vacant land for settlement. The final revised edition of the New Testament, together with the first completed book of the Old Testament, the Psalms of David, is now issuing from the press at Pekin in Chinese. Be sure to include borax in the toilet accessories when going off for an outing. Should the water be hard, borax will soften it, so that the skin will not suffer. From a maximum of about $58,000,000 in 1905 our exports to China have declined to approximately $15,000,000 which is the total estimated for the present year. Sunday School Lesson for January 22, 1911. (Specially Arranged for This Paper.) LESSON TEXT—1 Kings 16:15-33. Memory Verses 25, 30. GOLDEN TEXT — "Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to any people."—Prov. 14:34. TiME—Omri reigned 12 years B. C. 936 (or 893) to 925 (or 882). Abah, his son from B. C. 925-504 (861). PLACE—They were kings of Israel, with their capital at Samaria. In the thirty and first year of Asa, king of Judah, began Omri to reign over Israel. Omri was the general of Israel's army in the unsettled and troubled times that followed Baasha's reign. Before his call to be king we know nothing about him: He was the sixth king of Israel, and founded the fourth dynasty, which lasted sixty years, with four kings. When first brought to notice he was fighting for his country against the Phillistines at Gibbethon. Another general named Timir was put forward as king, and there was war for several years between these two warriors. Finally Omri had full possession of the kingdom. His first work was to choose a better site for his capital, for Tuzah had doubtless been injured in the siege, and its location was not the best for defense. He bought the hill Samaria for his capital. This choice proved his sagacity as a general and statesman. The superior strategic position of Samaria, a conical hill standing 400 feet above the base of the broad valley, is evidenced by the long siege which it endured, and the stout resistance which it offered to the armies of Sargen. Omri wrought evil. We are not told the particulars of Omri's sin, but Micah says: "For the statutes of Omri are kept." "We cannot doubt that these 'statutes of Omri' were measures adopted for more completely isolating the people of Israel from the services of the mouse of the Lord at Jerusalem, and of perpetuating—perhaps of increasing—their idolatrous practices." Men thought him rich and prosperous, but God looks on the heart and not on outward appearances. The retribution for Omri's course did not come all at once for the nation, but the seeds of ruin were coming up like upas trees. Ahat, the son of Omri, followed his father Omri in his military traditions and prowess; but still more in the idolatrous tendencies, the debased morality, the alliance with heathen nations, the neglect of true religion, the downward course toward ruin, which characterized Omri's reign. Instead of being a positive, creative force for good, he sailed with the downward tide, as a boat without engine or rower down the rapids of Niagara toward the falls "It takes live fish to swim up stream." "A boy's will is the wind's will." Ahab "was a man not destitute of ability not devoid of partriotism, not wanting in courage, at times not unkingly, but perfectly indifferent to the obligations under which he lay as the ruler of a nation which God had taken into covenant with himself." He was egotistical, covetous, selfish, cruel, the worst of Israel's evil kings. He took to wife Jezebel, the daughter of Ethbaal. "The shadow of Queen Jezebel falls dark for many years over the history of Israel and Judah. She was one of those masterful, indomitable, implacable women who, when fate places them in exalted power, leave a terrible mark on the annals of nations." If no king so completely "sold himself to work wickedness" as Ahab, it was because "Jezebel, his wife, stirred him up." He went and served Baal, and worshiped him. The downward course of religion is marked if not measured by the fact that while Solomon, allowed his heaten wives to worship their gods, but did not join in the worship, Aahab rejected Jehovah by joining his wife in worshiping the dol. SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS. The saddest failures in life are those that come from not putting forth the power and will to succeed. —Bishop Whipple. Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, Or what's a heaven for?—Browning. For everything you have missed, you have gained something else; and for everything you gain, you lose something.—Emerson. The world is held back from true progress not so much by the badness of bad men, as by the obstinacy of good men who have stopped growing. —Anon. Many of our troubles are God's dragging us, and they would end it we would stand on our feet and go whither he would have us.—Beecher. Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every year find you a better man.—Franklin. Hope, Child! Tomorrow hope, and then again tomorrow, And then tomorrow still! Trust in a future day. The kidney secretions tell if disease is lurking in the system. Too frequent or scanty urination, discolored urine, lack of control at night tell of disordered kidneys. Doan's Kidney Pills cure sick kidneys. Every Picture Tells A Story "Every Picture Tells A Story" F. A. Campbell, Atlantic Ave., Boothtay Harbor, Me, says: "I cannot describe the awful pain I endured. The kidneys were in terrible condition; pain in holding urine was intense, and often I passed blood. For weeks I was laid up in bed. Doan's Kidney Pills permanently cured me after I had doctored without relief." Remember the name—Doan's. For sale by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Needed Assistance. A poor old cast down hobo started to knock the paint off of a back door the other morning, and when he tearfully told the lady who appeared that he had a sick wife at home and dozen hungry kids, she gave him a couple of home-made biscuits. Daintly the hobo handled them, and once more he glanced up wistfully. "What's the matter," indignantly demanded the housewife, "aren't you satisfied with the biscuits?" "Yes," dear lady," replied the trampful one, "but I thought perhaps you would be so kind as to loan me a nutcracker for a few minutes." A. Prime Cause of III. Health. A famous physician on being asked recently what is the chief cause of ill health, replied: "Thinking and talking about it all the time. This senseless introspection in which so many of the rising generation of the nervous folk indulge is certainly wearing them out. When they are not worrying as to whether they sleep too much or too little, they areidgeting over the amount of food they take or the quantity of exercise necessary for health. In short, they never give themselves a moment's peace." Old Houses. Old houses have a far larger commercial value than their owners always remember. Milton's well-known observation in his "Areopagitica." "Almost as well kill a man as a good book," applies not a little to a good old building, which is not only a book but a unique manuscript that has no fellow.—Address by Thomas Hardy. There's the Rub. "Well," said the optimistic boarder, "there's one thing about our boarding house; you can eat as much as you like there." "Of course; same as ours," replied the pessimistic one, "you can eat as much as you like, but there's never anything you could possibly like." Stupid Man. 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To this union was born four children of which three survive him. Mr. Gillins was a faithful member of First Bryan Baptist Church being converted 5 years ago. He was a member of Savannah Lodge, P. G. M. Council and the Patriarchie. He leaves to mourn his death a loving wife Mrs. Isabelle Gillins, two daughters Mrs. Lenora Wright, Mrs. Rachel Doyle and one son Mr. Jacob Gillins and three grand-children. Mrs. Isabelle Gillins desires to thank her friends and the fraternal orders to which Mr. Gillins belonged for the kindness and attention shown her during her troubles. One-of the most irreparable losses ever suffered by the Georgia State and Industrial College, and by the colored citizens of Savannah was that experienced on the 12th of this month by the untimely death of Prof. James W. Warren. Prof. Warren was born in Lincoln, Neb., in 1881 where he spent most of his childhood days and later completed his education at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. Shortly after graduation, Prof. Warren was called as instructor of plumbing and blacksmithing at the Georgia State and Industrial College where he very proficiently carried out his work and was highly respected by his fellow teachers and by the students at large. Prof. Warren was a thorough Christian gentleman and a man of exemplary habits. The deceased was married to Miss Emily McFall seven years ago and to this union one little girl was born. He was a dutiful and lovable husband, a devoted father and in general a highly respected gentleman. He was a member of Royal Lodge No. 84, of Hampton, Va., and of the Supreme Grand Templars of the U. B. of A. The interment took place at Laurel Grove Sunday afternoon amid a host of friends. As an expression of appreciation of the many-kindnesses and messages of condolence shown her by friends, Mrs. Warren wishes to extend her thanks. Mr. Joseph Miller died on Monday morning last and was buried Wednesday afternoon from the F.A. B. Church. Mr. Miller was a young man of an exemplary bearing and was well-liked by all who knew him. He was a member of the Y. A. A. and S. C., and one of the founders of its branch. The club turned out in a body to his funeral. He leaves a wife, a young son, a mother, two sisters and a brother to mourn his death. Mr. S. Bowen, after an illness of several weeks, died on Thursday morning at his late residence, Cuyler Street. Mr. Bowen was an old citizen, was well known and respected. He was a member of Second Baptist church, and for a number of years was janitor of the Masonic Temple, Gwinnett street. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Rosa G. Hunter, a brother Mrs. Jacob Bowen, several grand children, other relatives and a host of friends. The funeral will take place from Second Baptist Church, Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. One of the most pathetic funerals that has ever taken place at St. Phillip church in recent years was that of Master James Bignon 12 years old on last Tuesday. The deceased met his death as the result of an accident on the Central of Georgia railroad and died on last Sunday. He was the son of Mr. J. Bignon of West Savannah. Mrs. Julfa Tripp an old and well known lady, died on Tuesday of last week, and was buried on Friday. She is survived by a daughter who resides in Virginia, two grand daughters, Miss Anna Hooker, who is teaching at Cuthbert and Miss Jessie A. Webster of Jacksonville. The latter attended the funeral and returned home on Tuesday. Mr. Henry Hodge was buried on Thursday afternoon. He was a member of Armour Lodge of Odd Fellows, Forest City Lodge K. of P., and the Union Brotherhood. Master John Henry Williams of Anderson street lane west, who was accidently shot in the finger on Xmas day died as a result of blood poisoning on Jan. 1st. He was a bright little fellow and quite a favorite with his many playmates. The interment took place at White Bluff. Mail Carriers Banquet. Mail Carriers Banquet. On Thursday night last the Local Branch No. 578 of Letter Carriers held their annual election and installation of officers for the ensuing year at the spacious residence of Mr. Frank Curley, 510 Anderson street east, after which there was a most elaborate spread of five courses served in the most up-to-date style. The double parlors were most becomingly decorated for the affair and after the repast the toastmaster, Mr. Mack Branham, called upon every member present for a two minutes talk, at the conclusion of which appropriate honor was paid to the memory of their late brother, Mr. Joseph Dowse. The following officers were elected and installed: F. P. Edwards, President; I. M. Jackson, Vice President; W. G. Williams, Financial Sec'y.; J. C. Hamilton, Recording Sec'y.; L. M. Pollard, Treasurer; A. A. Lovett, Sergt. at arms; J. A. Snyder, Collector M. B. A.; Dr. C. B. Tyson, Medical Examiner. Trustees, E. B. Roberts, E. M. Greene, J. R. Stiles Evangelical Ministers Union. The Evangelical Ministers Union met on Tuesday with Dr. L. A. Townsley, presiding. Devotional service was conducted by Rev. W. A. Daughtry, followed by hymn. Then the 2nd chapter of the 2nd Timothy was read. Dr. E. B. Brown, D. D., read a paper, subject "Is the Negro cursed." It was discussed by P. E., B. S. Hannah, Rev. J. D. Stone, (white); Rev. J. S. Jenkins, Dr. W. E. Farmer, D. D., Dr. R. H. Singleton, D. D., Rev. J. W. Hill, Dr. B. J. Ross, Jr., D. D. and the president. Mr. Henry Willis, keeper of the colored part of Laurel Grove Cemetary visited the Union and asked it to endorse him for reappointment which was done. A committee of seven was appointed to petition the city council for more ground to Laurel Grove. Come out next Tuesday visitors are invited. The Pekin is presenting a very interesting and entertaining bill this week. It is interspersed with good, clean and healthy sketches and is well worth witnessing. There are new faces on the bill of eight numbers and on the whole the program presents one of the best shows given by this popular play house. Next week will see one of the most interesting and enjoyable shows in the history of this theater and it will be far above the average. Locals. Little Charlie Webb who has been ill for the past month is out again. Mr. W. M. Davis and Mr. Lanair of Statesboro were in the city Wednesday. Miss Gracie Mack of Athens, Ga., is in the city for a short stay. Miss Anita Scott of Waycross is in the city for two weeks. Mr. Joseph Rutledge of Valdosta, was in the city Monday on business. Lodgings for men in quiet family, clean and neat. Jefferson and Huntingdon streets. Rev. W. L. Jones of the First A. B. church has been seriously ill for the past week. Miss Sadie Jenkins of Statesboro passed through the city Wednesday enroute to Jacksonville, Fla. Mr. John C. Calhoun of St. Augustine, Fla., was among the many visitors in the city last week. Miss Addie Williams of Waycross is stopping with Mrs. Jack Morrison of Cuyler street. Mr. Floyd Williams left for Boston on last Tuesday where he will remain for the winter. Mrs. Mary C. Barnes, of Gwinnett street west is spending a short while with relatives in Columbus, Ga. Miss Cathrine Burrows, of Atlanta, is the guest of Mrs. Willie Morgan of Bolton street east. Miss Elsie G. Parker of Waldburg street west who has been sick for the past two weeks is out again. Miss Eloise Holmes is now teaching at Thrift, Ga., where she is well liked by her patrons and scholars. Mrs. Maria Price, Mrs. Carrie Lewis and Mrs. Lucile Willis of Brunswick were the guests of Mrs. Henry Anderson last week. On last Monday Miss Ethel Gardner, Miss Sadie Warner and Mrs. Annie Jones were among those who left for New York. The Savannah Choral Club will on February, 28th, present Madam Patti own of Chicago, one of the race's leading sopranos. Mr. Jackson Mays and son left for Jacksonville, Florida, where they will join Mrs. Mays and leave for Mobile, Ala., their future home. Mrs. Arthur Charlton and Miss Annie Williams of Waynesboro, who are stopping over in the city for two weeks will leave for Miami, Florida tomorrow. Miss Helen Jackson, of Bainbridge, Ga., who has been teaching in the rural districts of Florida passed through the city Tuesday enroute home. Mr. James Jordan, Mr. William Moore and Mr. Charles Black of Beaufort, S. C., passed through the city on last Wednesday enroute to Palm Beach, Fla. Miss Anna May Collins and Mrs. Rosa Davis Biair of Columbia S. C., arrived in the city last Monday and will remain for three weeks. Mrs. Maggie A. Clark was called home from Palm Beach, Fla., on account of the serious illness of her father, Mr. Theodore A. Mitchell. Mr. J. H. Ulmer, after an illness of some time, is able to be up and at his work again. He wish to thank his many friends for their kindness to him during the long period of his illness. Miss Anna C. Campbell, of Charlotte, N. C., who has been spending a couple of weeks with Mrs. Monroe P. Dodson of Oak street departed for home last Tuesday. Dr. J. Walter Williams left for Augusta, Wednesday to attend a meeting of the executive board of the Georgia Medical Association of Colored Physicians, Dentists and Pharmacists. Mr. Otis Murry from Macon stopped a few days of last week with his friends Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Lee of 526 Bowen street, on his way to New York City. Miss Florence Aikens, locking well, arrived home on Tuesday on the City of Columbus from New York after a stay of five months. Her many friends were glad to welcome her back home. Mrs. Mattie Johnson of Savannah has moved to her new home at Blackshear, Ga. Mrs. Johnson left on Monday last for Blackshear. While in this city she stopped Mrs Janie Price 504 Price street. Col. A. B. Singfield, the popular superintendent of the Pilgrim Health and Insurance Company, has been ailing for a few days with rheumatism. His friends are hoping that he will soon be able to get around as usual. Mrs. Olive Green, after a very pleasant visit to her mother, Mrs. Annie Green, and other relatives, accompanied by her two children,' Annie and George Francis Jr., returned to her home in Montgomery Ala., at which place her husband holds a very responsible position in one of the leading business houses. Mr. Chas. W. Woodard and Mr. Johnnie Fierce, have opened up a well appointed and attractive barber shop on the corner of Liberty lane and Drayton. They would like their friends and the public in general to pay them a visit as they can satisfactorily serve you with anything known to the barbers' trade. Mrs. F. Dudley entertained at her residence 623 West Duffy street on Wednesday evening of last week in behalf of a party of young married ladies. The home was beautifully decorated with red and white lights. After some time spent in social discourse the guests repaired to the dining room where the tables we reladen with dainty refreshments. All present enjoyed a pleasant repast. Those present were Mrs. Ellen Givens, Mrs. J. Givens, Mrs. Gussie Davis, Mrs. M. Andrews, Mrs. Eva Brown, Miss Celia Brown, Mrs. James Searles, Miss Ida Benjamin, Miss Lucie Andrews, Miss Annie Gray and others The following officers of Mt. Moriah Chapter No. 37, O. E. S., were elected and installed by Mr. W. H. Burgess Mrs. M, L. White, R. M.; E. A. Brahham, R. P.; Mrs. Gertie Prophet, Asso. M.; Miss Lucile Roberts, conductress; Miss Henrietta White, Asso. conductress; Mrs. Margaret Roberts, treasurer; Miss Jennie, L. Hill, secretary; Miss Louisa Smalls, truth; Miss Pearl Miller, wisdom; Miss Reta Jefferson, charity; Mrs. C. G. Branch, herald; Miss Annie Eastern, faith; Mrs. Catherine Davis, warder; Duncan Pringle, sentinel; Mrs. Bessie McTyre, marshal E.; Mrs. E. A. Hill, marshal W. The Allen Union League of the Christian Endeavor Society met at St. Philip A. M. E. Church last Sunday at 5 p. m. The topic, "Lives of Great Men" was opened by Mr. H. Perry. Mr. W. O. P; Sherman, Jr., the president in well chosen words, pronounced the meeting opened. Sweet solos were sung by Miss Mae Stewart, Miss V.O. Sherman and Mr. Joe Prince. Oration, Mr. J. H. Gathers; recitation, Mrs. L. Newton; essay, "True Womanhood," Miss Hallie Q. Brown. Drs. N. Bembry, R. H. Singleton, E. B. Brown, B. J. Ross, L. A. Townsley and Rev. R. J. Jefferson were present and added enthusiasm to the meeting. The following officers were elected, the election being conducted by Rev. N. Bembry; Mr. W. O. P. Sherman, Jr., president; Mrs. Laura Reed, vice-president; Miss Ada Oliver, secretary; Mr. W. H. Stokes, assistant secretary; Prof. Ben Reed, choirister; Mr. C. M. Brinson; reporter. Next meeting will be held at Gaines Chapel A. M. E. Church, Sunday, February 19, 1911. Special Notice The officers and members of Sanctorium Lodge No.22, A. F. and A. M., are requested to meet at their Lodge room, West Gwinnett street, tomorrow, Sunday morning at 9:00 o'clock for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to our deceased Brother Sulphur Bowens. Members of sister Lodges are fraternally requested to attend. Fraternally ordered, Duncan Pringle, W. M. R. R. Simmons, Secretary. REST AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND CHILD. MRS. WINSLOW'S Soothing Syrup has been used for over Sixty YEARS by MILLIONS of MEN for soothing CHILDREN - WHILE TERTHING, with PERSONAL SUGGES, ON SOOTHERS the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLIAS all PAIN; CURSES WIND COLIC, and is the best remedy for DIARRHICA. It is absolutely harmless. Be sure and ask for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Twenty-five cents a bottle. WATCH THIS SPACE AND NEXT ISSUE WILL SHOW THE RESULT. SAVANNAH HOME ASSOCIATION. AMUSEMENT COLUMN. Coming Events in the Social World. A swell dance will be given by the Willing Workers of the Golden Circle No. 1, at Harris St., Hall Monday night, January 23rd. Tickets 15 and 25 cents. Protection Lodge No. 3200 G. U. O. of O. F. will celebrate their 20th. anniversary by a five nights fete at Masonic Temple, beginning Monday night January 30th. Tickets 10 cents. A grand entertainment will be given by the Porters Benevolent Association at Freemans Hall, Huntingdon street, Tuesday night January 24th. Tickets 10 cents. The Grand United Benevolent Society will give their 16th annual dance at Masonic Temple; Monday night, Jan. 23rd. Tickets 15 and 25 cents. The Royal Flush will give their first dance of the year at Masonic Temple, Wednesday night January 25th. Tickets 15 and 25 cents. 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Liberty Lane. me ON gees a eee ms Se 1 . tye ; cou _? ee . ~ 4 / on * . a — es SSN ae Suspicious Fersons me ka \& t : q . : . SO db 3 2€ wa ' Pp § a . . . aol Beantred if we were “hiring” a-certain “weekly” paper to abuse US: - It may pe remembered that we were first attacked and have since defended and-$500,000.60 is. asked as damages, anc may the right man win. . iat . - . . : ¥ ae ourselves by plating facts before that great jury--The Publig: After all the smoke of legal battle blows away, the facts will stand out Keppan” 4 1 ned sari ‘ ., | clearly and never be forgotten that Postum, Grape Nuts, and Post Toasties- are ou an ott d “sorap” is more or less comforting now aril the, if you know perfectly pure, have done good honest service to humanity for years, the testi- youarengen ae nials are real and truthful and the busines ¢ highest plan Tn the case lately tried, art appeal has been taken to,the higher courts. We,.. f of cominetcal integrity. ia — — = highest pee have’ unbounded faith in the ultimate decision of our American Tribunals, — cuit 4 o . ‘“There’s a Reason” ts o : ; Our suits against the “weekly” have not yet been tried. Theyare forlibel’ “.--« . "++," Postum Cereal Co., Ltd., Battle\Creek; Mich | HAR Ces in iw Pee be ll pee ctl RS oft be s et quad Fee ee a dist lati 3 artis Ry! “he ah DES cn, ee ate teed ae _ Ofcourse every time a spot light is turned on from any source ft offers a splendid chance to talk about the merits of the products, but ‘pon honor now, we are not hiring that “Weekly.” The general reader seldom cares much for the details of “scraps.” A few may have'read lately some articles attacking us and may be interested in the following: Some time ago a disagreement arose with a “Weekly.” They endorsed our foods by letter, but wanted to change the form of advertising, to which we objected. * . The “Weekly” discontinued inserting our advertisements while they were negotiating for some changes they wanted in the word- ing and shape of the advertisements, and during this correspondence our maneger gave instructions to our Advertising Department to - quit advertising altogether in that “Weekly.” . Quite a time after the advertising had been left out, an editorial attack came. We replied in newspapers and the scrap was on. ‘Then came libel suits from both sides, and some harsh words. . Generally tiresome to the public. ‘That “Weekly” has attacked many prominent men and repu- table manufacturers, 7 Our Company seems prominent enough for a:sensational writer to go after, hunt for some little spot to criticise, then distort, twist and present it to the public under scare heads. days, but, six months on that food alone, and we do not hesitate to say from our long knowledge of the sustaining power of the food that a man at the end of sixty days would be of practically the same weight as when he started,—if he be a man of normal weight. We will sprees that from his work he lost a pound a day and made up a pound each day from food. If that prem- ise proved to be true the man in sixty days’ time would make sixty pounds of tissue to replace what had been lost, and this would be done’ on Grane-Nuts and milk with half the number of calories of butter, upon which no one can sustain life. Therefore, we have reason to. believe that our contention is_ right .that con- gentrated fcod like, Grape Nuts, which ig partly digested and ready for easy as- timilation by. the body, presents more nourishment that the svstem_will_ab- seth than many other forms of food, and wre will further say that in cases of dizes- tive troubles where meat, white bread and oats cannot be digested, that Grape- Nuts,and milk contain more nourish- ment that the, aystem will abcorb than many pounds of these other foods, _ Distortion No. 3 charces that our tes- timonials were practically all paid fer and re-written in Battle Creek. ‘These testimonials were demanded by the opposing lawyers. Naturally , this demand was refused, for they are held in vaults and kept safe to prove the truth. and are not to be delivered up on demand of enemies. Testimony at the trial brought out the fact that we never printed a single testi- monial that we did not have th> genuine letter back of. Many of these letters came epentaneousies | A record nas kept of twelve hundred and four (120!) let- ters received in one month from people who wrete that thev had either entirely ‘recovered their health or been benefited by following our suggestions on food and beverages. On three cr four occasions in the past ten or twelve years we printed broadcast in papers offers of prizes to ueers of Postum and Grape-Nuts,—two hundred $1.0. prizes. one hundred $2.09, twenty of $5.00 and five of $10.09 erch —stetiny ‘that orel_muct_be an honest letter with name and address. We agreed not to pub- fish names, but to furnish them to. en- quirers by Teter. These letter writers very generally answered those who wrote fo them, and verified the truth of the statemepts. Under this agreement not to publish names literally ecores of letters came from doctors. We kept our word and neither printed their names or surren: dered the letters. _ Right here notice an “imitation spasm.” ‘The “Weekly” says: “Post got thore testi monials by advertising for them. In New York he used for that purpose the New York Magazine of ——— whose editor is now in the Federal Penitentiary for fraudulent use of the mils, For exam ple. Post announced in that megazine in 1907, ete.,” (then follows our prize com: petition). ‘We used nearly all_of the nanere_and magazines in New York and the rest of Kmerica, but the sensational writer gives the impression to his readers that the only magazine we used was one “whose editor is now in the Federal Penitentiary,” ete., something that we know nothing of the truth of now, and never did Epace was bought in the magazine epoken of on a business basis for the reason that it went to a good class of readers. The incident seems to have furniched an op portunity for s designing writer to de eeive his readers. | “We look upon honest human testimony Distortion No. 1 stated that we have Yeen-acciistomed to advertise Grape-Nuts end Postom as “curealls for everything.” Tt has never been the policy of this Company; to edvertise Grape-Nuts or Pos- tum to chre anything. . ‘We say that in cases where coffee disae grees and is causing eickness its dismissal will remove the cause of the trouble, and wwe suggest the use of Postum for the reason that it furnishes a hot palatable morning beverage, and contains natural elements from the grain whieh can be used by nature to assist in rebuilding nerve centers that coffee may have broken down. Likewise Grape Nets food does not cute anything, but it does assist nature tremendously in rebuilding, provided the undigestible food that has been used is ircontinued and Grape-Nuts taken in its place. Charge No. 2 states that the passase of the National Food & Drugs Act com- pelled us to drop from the packages eome aseertions regarding the nutritive value of Grape-Nuts. We Thave’ never been “compelled” to ‘aale any change. Since the heginning it has been a univer- ta] rale to print clearly on every package exactly what the contents are_made_of. Rrefore the passage of the Pure Focd ‘Taw the packages stated that GrapeNuts food was made of wheat and barley. We did nct esteem tke small amount ‘of salt and yeast as of value enough to speak of, but after the new Law came in we became as technical az the offi cials ‘at Washington and added the words “seart” and “alt.” although we have no recollection of beinz asked to. We helieved that cur statement that Grape-Nuts will supply elements to nour- ish the brain and nerve centers is true and bring authorities to support the fact. \ Some state chemists believed this a gross exaggeration and inasmuch as the Fcod Dept. at Wachington could easily hharacs grocers, pending a trial on the disputed question, we | concluded that much the better wav would he to elim- Gnate from our packages euch claims, however certain we may be that the claims are true. Another statement objected to read as follows: “The avetem_will_shserb a greater ‘amount of nourishment from one pound of GrapeNuts than from ten pounds of meat, wheat, oats, or bread.” Some Department chemists deceive ‘themselves a3 well as the public. “Caloried” is the word which defines a unit of heat determined by the amount necessary to raise one kilogram of water one dearee centigrade. On this bacis | takle of calories ix prepared showing the ‘percentage of different kinds of food. utier shows 8.00: GrapeNuts 3.96; bong es Ressenner, the “statement ‘on ‘he package epoke of the nourishment the syetem wonld absorb, but did not epeak of Tie calorics of heat contained im it, for the heat is not nourishment, and the nourishment cannot be judged by the nomber of heat units, notwithstanding the fact that certain chemists would have the public believe 60. ‘As an illustration: Attempt to feed 2 san eixty days on butter alone, with its 6) calories. The man would’ die be fore the experiment had run sixty days. ‘Then, take Grape Nuts with 393 and milk with 0.70,—the two combined equal 4.66—av0ut one-half the number of calo- Ties contained in butter. The man fed for Hixty days on this food would be well ‘pourish.., and could. live not only sixty and.$500,000.00 is asked as damages, and may the right man win. Bas After all the smoke of Jegal battle blows away, the facts will stand out clearly and never be forgotten that Postum, Grané Nuts, and Post Toasties are perfectly pure, have done good honest service to humanity for years, the testi- monials are real and truthful and the business conducted on the highest plane of.commetcial integrity. : ; ow a - ~~. :*Phere’s a Reason”. s , = 4 . ++, Pestum Cereal Co., Ltd., Battle.Creek, Mich, ; So an attorney from New York spent more or less time for months in Battle Creek hoping to find impurities in our foods, or dirt in the factories. After tireless spying about he summoned” twenty-five of our workmen and took their testimony. Every single one testified that the foods are made of exactly the grain and ingredients printed on the packages; the wheat, barley and com being the choicest obtainable—all thoroughly cleaned—the water of the purest, and every part of the factories and machinery kept scrupulously clean, That all proved disappointing to the “Weekly.” There are very few factories, hospitals, private—or hotel and restaurant kit-_ chens that could stand the close spying at unexpectéd times and by an enemy paid to find dirt or impurities of some kind. In any ordinary kitchen or factory he would find something to magnify and make a noise about. _~ 1 . But he failed utterly with the Postum Works and. products, Twenty to thirty thousand people go through the factories annual- ly and we never enquire whether they are there to spy or not. It makes no difference to us. 2% He next tured to discover something about our advertising , that could be criticized. - An analysis of the methods and distorted statements of the “Weekly” may interest some readers, so we take up the items one by one and open them out for inspection. We will “chain up” the harsh words and make no reference in this article to the birth, growth and methods of the “Weekly” but ‘try to coufine the dis- cussion to the questions now at issue. officials are honest, and on the other hand we are firmly convinced that, some ‘of their conclusions cannot be rubstan- tiated by facts in scientific research.” They, never criticize the purity of our foode, for so much we arc thankful. If our conclusions in regard to its be: ing a brain food differ from theirs, and we are both honest, they have rather the ‘advantage, because under the law they can order us to eliminate from the packs age apy statement if it disagrees with their opinion. Otherwise they would harass grocers. Spasm No. 6 says: “The most dan- gerous thing: in the world for one threat- ened with appendicitis is to eat any food whatever, Notwithstanding he knew that danger, C. W. Post advertised GrapesNiate at fifteen cents a package for those 50 threatened.” | This is intended to muddle the reader into believing that we put out Grape-Nuts ‘as a cure for appendicitis. * ‘Mr. Post, himsclfthas had probably as wide experience as’ any other man in America in the study and observation of food as related to the digestive organs, and we proved in Coutt by the physicians and surgeons on the witness etand that the predominating ease of anpendicitis is undigestéd food, and that it is neces- sary to quit eating food, and when the body requires food again, use a _pre-di- gested food, or at least one easy of diges- tion. 7 Dr. Mehener in his work on appendicitis refers directly to the use of the well- Soper premiered fooda_that can he obtained on the market. He also brought out the interesting fact that in “after treatment” it is advantageoug to take on a pre-dizested food. The price of the package (referred to by the weekly) ‘is not known by us to have any relation to the question. Our advice to stop using indizestible food in bowel troubles and to nse Grape- Nuts food has been a great blessing to tens of thousands ef people, and we hope will coatinue to, bless a good many more in the succeeding years, No, 7 ie a live wire. It refers to C. W. Post ‘and his studies and experience ia “Suggestive Therapeutics” or “Mental Healing” which further lead to a most careful and systematic,.study of the ef- fect “cf the mind on the digestive and oth er organs of the body. Fe attended clinics in Europe and fitted himself for a future career in which he has become known as one of the food experts of the world, fitted to judge bath from the material as well as the mental side-of the question. . For about eight years previous to 1991 he, was an invalid. In tbat year, after heing under the care of several’ well- known physicians, he was quickly heated, by what to him was a curious and not well-understood method. Sufficient to:sav he became a well man, weighing about 185 pounds. : This experience challenged his invest’ gation into causes of, disease and their amelioration. Those studies and experi- ences developed a very profound _rever- ence for a Supreme Power hia ich directly operates upon the hymen being, and this reverence for the Infinite became to him a form of religion which included honesty of purpose towards his fellow-man.- A statement which will be indorsed by every- ene who knows him closely. He will make a public announcement in detail ‘of these facts, and the Postum Company will cause that statement tor be published in newspapers and msgazines from men and women as to the means by which they recovered health as of | tre- mendous value to thoee in search of it. ‘Our business has been conducted from the very first day upon lines of strict intex- rity and we never yet have published a false testimonial of human experjence. Many of these letters covered numierous sheets; some, if printed, would spend over half a ‘page of newspaper. If we would attempt fo print one such letter in every one of the thousands of papers and magazines we use, the cost for printing that one letter would run into many thou- sands of dollars. ‘We boil down these letters exaétly as a newspaper writer boils his news,—stick- ing sacredly to the important facts and ‘eliminating details about the family and other. unimportant matters, This work of boiling down, or editing, is done honestly, and sith a full knowledge of ‘our responsibility, but notice the art of the “twister” in the way he presents to his readers this matter of festimonials. Distortlon No. 4. This is a bad one. Tt reads as follows: “The only famous physician whore name was signed toa testimonial was produced in Court by Collierx and turned out to be a peor old prokendown homeopath. who is now work- ing in a printing establishment Te re- ceived ten dollars ($10.00) for writing his testimonial.” ‘We will wager ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) with any investigater that we have, subject to inspection of any fair committee, upwards of three _ hundred (300) communications from physicians, many of them expressing the highest com: mendation of our products, but these will no’ now or erer be turned over to the publisher for his use. . Notice the statement in this charge: “The only famous physician whose name was signed to Postum testimonial, ete.” The truth is, thip Dr. Underwood was ono ef a great ‘nant physicians who have nat only’ written. commendatory words atout the value of our foods, but, every now and then some physician writes an article on coffee or on ford. and rends it to us with a sugzestion of compensation for his time, and medical _knowledze, Previous to the time’ when we employed phvcicians in our own husiness, we oc- freionally emploved a. doctor ‘to write an article on coffee. always insisting that the article he an henest expression of his opinion and research, Tho “Weekly” hunted uo this physician, and because he ecemed to he pear, and as it says. “brokendown,” bid bim hrought to Court to be expored before a jary as the “only pbycicinn that had ever endorsed Grape-Nute.” hut much to the chagrin of the “Weekly.” when our attor neys asked him if the article he wrote about coffee was true he replied, “yes.” Statement No. § reads: “The health officers of Mich., Maine, Penn. New Hamp., and other states in their official hulletins have for years been denouncin; as prenerta sae and fraudulent the claims made by the Postum Cereal Company.” We dn not recall any criticiem excent from Mich., Penn., Maine and S. Dakota. The average reader might think that the opitions expressed by the State O&:- cials are always correct, but that con clusion is not borne out by facts. ‘As an illustration: About thirteen years azo the Dairy and Food Commission | Michizan for some personal reacon printed a severe criticism on us for making Pos. tum of Rarley (according to his official chemist) at market price and selling too high. He was shown there was never_s grain_of barley used in Postum.” His Fe- port, was false and misleading. The gov- ernor dismissed him. We believe that most of the state Some Facts so Battle Creek, Michigan, Dectmter 30,1910. ' We the undersigned certify that never to our knowledge’has a testimonial letter been printed by the Postum Cereal Co., Ltd, which did not have behind it a genuine letter signed, and, believed “to be an honest statement. ss To the best of our knowledge and belief the Company has Tee ceive upwards of fifty thousand (50,000) genuine testimonial letters. This company has never knowingly made nor permitted ‘en - untruthful statement regarding its products.or its methods. M. K. HOWE, Treasurer. (With Compay about rf years) at a as a TE L. J. LAMSON, Inspector of Advts. (With Company abont 934 years)! ‘a F.C. GRANDIN, Advertising Manager. (With Company about 13 years) R. M.STERRETT, M. D., Physician in charge cf Scientific Dept (With Company about 436 years CHESTON SYER, Advt, Writer. (With Company about 3 years) . CHARLES W.GREEN, Advt. Writer. (vids Company abest s years) HARRY E. BURT, General Sup’t. (With Company about 13 years) H.C. HAWK, Assistant to Chairman. (With Company about 7 years) ~ ° C. W. POST, Chairman. (With Company 16 years, from the beginaing.) ee ae ee sten. Biochemie System of Medicine, by Carey. ' The “Weekly” carefully eliminates from its printed account testimony regarding the years of research and study by Mr, Post io fitting himself for bis work, and would lead the reader of the distorted article to believe thst his education ‘began since 1905. Distortion No. 12 reports Mr. Post as a “dodging witness.” His eye is not of the shifty kind ob- served in the bead of one of his chict critics. On the witness stand Mr. Post Jooks quietly but very steadily straight in- to the eyes of the heszling, twisting lawe ver, trying by all his art to ask double harreled questions and bull-doze and con- fuse n witness. The “dodging” it seems consisted of replying, “I don’t know.” x Onposing counsel holds a book in his hand while he queries,— aes “I.want to know if there is a single thing in your whole bock here that sur gests any particular kind of food.” Then followed some discussion between attor neys. ‘ When Mr. Post was allowed to reply,’ he caid, “I don’t know until I read the Look over fo sce.” This book, it turns out, was written by ‘Mr. Post seventeen years ozo and prob- ably has net been read carefully by him in the last fifteen years. It would require a remerkalle memory to instantly sav “ses or “no” ns to what a book of 147, pares did or did not contain, without reading it avers—but such conservative and yell balanced answers are ccnstrued by sensation seekers to be “dodging.” ‘The attorney sought by every art to imoress the Jury with the fact that ‘Mr. Post's belief in the power of Mind in relation fo the body branded him as un- reliable and worse. = ‘The following is quoted from one of the questicns:— . (The lawyer reading from the book.) “The writer of there peges desires to say nothing of himself other than as_a fimple instrument through «which the Di- sine Principle chooses to manifest itself by precept and example. “Ssill in mental practice: is gained in the same way aa skill in aay department cf science by observatien, study, expe: Tience and the ability to evolve correct conclusions, « “Read carefully, thoughtfolly no mors than twenty pages daily. Afterward seek en eary position where you will not be disturbed. Relax every, muscle. Close yeur eyes, and go into the silence whero taind is plastic to the breathings of spirit and where God talks to the Son. The thougkts from Divine Universal Miad ccme a3 winged angels and endow you with a healing power. Jf you go into the rilence humble and trusting, you will come gut cariched and greatly strengthened in bedy by contaét even for a short time, with the Fether of all life and all power. Yen will feel refreshed in every way and food inken will digest readily as the stomach works emoothly when under the inSuence of a Higher Power.” “T rek you if you dil not write that, and if yeu did not believe it when you wrote it.” For a moment the Court Room wes in absolute silence. Mr. Post slowly leaned forward over the rail, pointed his finger at the Atty’s face to eranhatize bis reply and with eyes that ceured thore of the Attorner to drop he said, “Yes, I am proud to say [ did.” in due time, We suggest tho heads ome for it. Prevarleation No. & “Pest spends néarly a million a year in advertising and réfies on that to keep out of the news- apers the dangerous nature of the fraud Epis perpetrating on the public.” ‘The Postum Company does pay out up- wards of a million a year for trade an- ‘nouncements. Newspaper men believe our statements truthiu! or shes would rot print them. Large numbers of newspa- per men use our products. Ther_are_canable of telling the _nudlic whether or nt we “bribe” them. Tt may Rave escaped notice that we did not “bribe” that particular weekly. No. 9 states that the amount of the verdict will “be devoted by the ‘weekly’ to ecnasine frmnd” _ | This is almost real bumor, We hare two suits pending against the “weekly,” total, $500,000.00. We haven't “devoted” the sum to any particular purpose yet. Item 10 is a “discovery” that’ wheat Dron is a part of Postum. But the criticism neglected to mention that for years every Postum package an- nounced in plain type that the outer cov- ering of wheat (bran), made part of the Leverage. . ‘They icnorantly fell into a trap “here, not knowing enough of fcod value to know that “Taka-Diastare’’ the article used by phyricians the world over, for “starch jn: digestion” is made from “wheat bran.” So we use that part of the wheat berry because it contains the element needed to develop the valuable diaetare in. man- ufseture. Coot Postura ‘is impossible without this part. These self-appointed critics do make some laughable blunders through ignor- ance, but—be paticnt. Item 44 is an illustration cf the squirm: ing and twisting of the seneational wnter delivering distorted matter to his read. et, While on. the witness stand Mr. Post testified to his studies in Anatomy, Physi ology, Dietetics and Psycholegy,—all_re- lating to the preparation and digestion of food. Asked to name authcrities etudied he mentioned six or eight from memory, and commented on rome clinical expe tience covering several yearg in annual journeys to Europe. Now. netice the distortion. (Cepy fron the printed criticism.) _ “He (Pest) pointed out a pile of beolss in porsescicn of Ins attorneys as the very ones he bad read.” (Notice—“the very ones he had read,” Jeading the reader to believe that thcy ‘were the only ones.) “Did you consult the books frum these editions?” was asked. “From those and various editions,” an: swered Post. The attorney “picked up ebook after ook from the pile and showed the title ages to the jury,—all except two had Been publiehed since 1905.” ‘This is an example of distortion and falee coloring to produco an unfavorable impression. The facts are Mr. Post purposely intro duced the latest editions that could be obtained of prominent authorities to prove by them the truth of his statements re gerding appendicitis and the analysis o ‘brain, also the latest conclusions in re pr to the action of the digestive organs, These, works are: Human Physiology, by Raymond. Physiologient Chemistrr, by Simon, Digestive Glands, by*Pawlow. Hand Book of ‘Appendicitis, by Ochs eae EMOTIONAL EXCESSES INJURIOUS The Negro began life in this country as a farmer. Not so with others who have come to our shores. This distinction is unique. For this cause only was the Negro sought and introduced in the country. His lot was peculiarly interesting because his labor was forced, not free, and he labored for the peace and happiness of a people not his own. In tais condition he remained for two hundred years or more, and so allied himself with the agricultural interests of the natiish that but few places remained untouched by his labor. He was, during these years the main element in the country. It goes without saying, however, that forced labor never develops likp free labor. It is true there may have been many striking examples to the contrary, still the system as it affected the masses of the slaves was designed to make them obedient to the commands of others and to leave them little freedom in following their own initiative in work as in other things. It crushed everything in him but the mind and will to obey. To one who carefully considers such a thing it is apparent that the Negro farmer, under slavery was not in reality more than one who carried out the will of his master and put the least amount of self into his work. The natural and inevitable result was a lack of development on the part of the slave along the lines of his work. It is evident that work, with responsibility for same, has a great educational value. This finds illustration in almost every field of human activity. Why is it that the master mechanic is appealed to in every case in performance to his subordinates? Is it because of superior brain or superior training? In many cases it is neither, but rather a superior experience which has resulted from having over sight of work which taxed every fibre of his being. Slavery did not give the Negro the best kind of farm training, but rather gave him an experience which long years of freedom alone can entirely rid him. When freedom actually came, the slave could not be entirely emancipated from the previous oversight and direction of the master. Consequently the first few years of freedom were in great measure a continuance of the old slavery regime it may be said, however, of the Negro since that time that he has done much to justify the utmost confidence in his ability to achieve things along traits line. In the state of North Carolina, according to the twelfth census, the Negroes of the state owned eight million dollars* worth of farm property and a careful comparison of his rate of increase with other lines of wealth reveals the fact that only the railroads are outclassing him in this way. It was stated at the beginning of this decade that the Negroes of this state were acquiring property at the rate of $500,000 a year, but even this high estimate has been outclassed. Hon. John C. Dancy stated in an interview some days ago that the Negroes of the state had increased his holdings 50 per cent during the last ten years. This statement was made by Honorable Dancy after a careful study of the conditions which in many respects were both a revelation and surprise to him. It will be seen that these figures leave the half million yearly calculation far behind and brings the estimate nearer $800,000 than any other figure. There is another encouraging feature about the Negro farmer, and that is he operates his rightful proportion of farms although they may not contain as many acres as those of his neighbor. By reference to any collection of statistics designed to snow the relative population of the state it Dr. John Grinker, an expert on neurotics, addressing the Medical society in Chicago, Ill., said noise, grand opera and religious revivals are driving thousands of nervous Chicago people to shoot, rob and kill "Excesses in emotionalism finds thousands of easy victims." "Exciting plays, operas, or revival meetings are dangerous to those prodisposed to nervousness. Hysteria is the predominating element of religious awakenings. Such revivals are not lasting, the eloquence of the revivalist sways the nervous hearers but it is followed by a reaction. Why is if that a wave of religious enthusiasm is so closely followed by a wave of crime such as is sweeping over the country now? It is because the masses are carried away with an idea. They are borne on a surge of hysteria." The Negro preacher should lend his best endeavors to lead his people in the right direction—whatever the cost. If through ignorance, su- Moscow was burned on Friday. Washington was born on Friday. Shakespeare was born on Friday. The Mayflower landed on Friday. Richmond was evacuated on Friday. The Bastille was destroyed on Friday. Queen Victoria was married on Friday. King Charles I. was beheaded on Friday. will be found that the Negro constitutes about one-third of the total population of the state. Based on this fact he ought to operate if not own, at least one-third of the farms. This is found to be the actual fact that the Negro operates a third of our farms. It might be put forward by some that if he operates these farms they are in poorer condition and yield less percentage on the capital invested than do the farms of any other element of the population. This is very complimentary to the Negro as a farmer and goes far to show what can be done along this line to make race uplift happy and prosperous. It may be said that the same facts that are found in the history of the Negro in this state may be repeated with more or less variation throughout the South. Wherever the Negro is found we find that he is making progress along material lines at an accelerated rate.-C. C. Spalding. Everyone Has His Troubles. Col. William F. Cody ("Buffalo Bill") regaled a group of friends in New York with this story, taken out of his early experiences in the show business: "My manager came dashing into the circus office one day with tear-dimmed eyes and a scowling countenance. 'What's the matter, Jonn?' I asked. 'Everything's the matter,' he growled. 'The human crocodile says he'll quit and pawn his crocodile skin if he doesn't get a raise in salary,' the bearded lady wants an extra package of tobacco every day and cussed me out because I wouldn't provide him with a poker outfit, the "Missing Link" wants to go to the races this afternoon while the matinee performance is on, the fasting girl says she'd rather starve than eat the steak the local Butcher sent in this morning, and the tattooed man fell into a millpond half an hour ago and smeared up all his beautiful designs and will have to be sent back to New York to be redecorated.'"—Westerner. Close To It. Donald had returned from a visit to the country and was full of reminiscences of persons and things that had interested him. "I met a boy, mamma," he said, "that had the queerest name I ever heard. He said his folks found it in the Old Testament. It was—it was—let me see—ycs, it was Father William, or William Father; I've forgotten just now which. But it was one or the other." "But Donald," said his rooher, "there is no such name as Father William, or William Father in the Old Testament." "Are you sure, mamma?" "I certainly am, dear. I have read it through several times. William is a comparatively modern name. It isn't anywhere in the Bible." "Well, but, oh, I remember now!" exclaimed Donald. "It was Blidad!" —Tit-Bits. Mostly Hall. A New Yorker bought one of those fine old colonial places down in Virginia, principally on information from friends. *When he went down to see his mansion, he was much impressed by the great pillars, the spacious porch, and particularly the great hall running from the front to the back of the house. *He inspected the place and came back to New York. *What shall you name it?" he was asked. *I think," he replied, "I shall call it Mostly Hall"—Saturday Evening Post. perstition, vice, immorality, example or false philosophy, he is unable to do this, there should be some method, for instance, an organization to help him in his ministerial work. We are living in a country that is not purely Democratic—in a country where every person has a right to serve God according as his conscience dictates. King Solomon has wisely said: "There is a way that seethm right unto a man but the end thereof is the way of death." We must have leaders and preachers of thought, teachers of truth. By spoken word in home, pulpit and school, by written precept in books or papers, by personal contact with the well-informed white man as well as the learned, worthy, the weak and more ignorant of our race. The vital difference between what is right and what is only expedient must be shown, appreciated, digested into mental and moral life—Richmond Reformer. No, Cordelia, a tall man isn't necessarily high minded. When lowly people rise in the world they are apt to feel uppish. The golden days have a way of belonging only to the past. Some people base their noblest work on the appreciation of one individual only. You Look Prematurely Old MOTHERS OF THEN AND NOW Conditions Are Only Different, No Matter What Sentimental Writers May Assert. The "popular" writer who bewails what he assumes to be the fact that the "old-fashioned" mother is no more is liable to defeat his own purpose if that be inculcating in children the highest possible regard for their parents. It is a danger which even the quantitative theory of literature or space rates cannot justify. The mother of the past, of course, was different from the mother of the present, as different on the whole as the conditions of life then and now, but since her daughter is the mother of the present there must be some points of similarity. All the good in our mothers and grandmothers certainly could not have vanished. It will be paying scant tribute to those dear, good women who have laid down their precepts and examples and passed on to say so. And, of course, this writer does not mean to do that, yet he comes very near doing what he does not intend. The fallacy of the whole sentimental notion that because things and people are-not like they used to be they are not as good, lies in the patient fact that they cannot be alike, and if they were it would simply be because of the present generation being so much inferior to the past that it was unable to do no more than stand still. SKIN TORTURED BABIES SLEEP AND MOTHERS REST A warm bath with Cutteura Soap, followed by a gentle anointing with Cutteura ointment, is generally sufficient to afford immediate comfort in the most distressing forms of itching, burning and scaly eczemas, rashes, irritations and inflammations of infants and children, permit sleep for child and rest for parent, and point to permanent relief, when other methods fail. Peace falls upon distracted households when these pure, sweet and gentle emollients enter. No other treatment costs so little and does so much for skin sufferers, from infancy to age. Send to Potter Drug & Chem, Corp., Boston, for free 32-page book on the care and treatment of skin and scalp troubles. A Lesson for Diplomats. Elihu Root, at the luncheon in Providence preceding the dedication of the John Hay Memorial library at Brown university, said of John Hay: "His diplomacy was gracious, and it was prudent as well. I remember in an argument about a certain international complication, how very warmly and aptly he once insisted on prudence. "It was the Christmas season, and he said that we might learn a lesson from a little girl who was naughty in the early part of December. "Dear me, her mother said, 'if you're going to be naughty I'm very much afraid Santa Claus won't bring you any presents.' "The little girl frowned. "Well,' she whispered, 'you needn't say it so near the chimney." Children's Food. Certain little suggestions are always to be followed when planning the diet of the little ones. To keep healthy little stomachs in the nursery never serve hot stewed fruit to the children. Plenty of stewed fruit and baked apples they should eat, but they must invariably be cooked the day before and dished up cold. The nursery potatoes should always, be baked or boiled in their jackets. Stewed and fried potatoes or potatoes boiled without their skins supply starch, with a loss of all the wholesome potash salts that the skin gives out during the process of cooking into the white part of the vegetable. A Deadly Error. Dr. W. B. Cannon of Harvard, discussing anti-vivisection literature at a dinner in New York, sald with a smile: "This literature, in part, at least, is as fragrantly erroneous as the medical department conducted by a young college girl in a weekly paper. A sample reply in 'this department ran: "Bereaved.—The reply given last week was a mistake, it should have been ten drops of laudanum, not ten cups of laudanum. Yes, we advocate cremation rather than the old-fashioned burial." Remarkable Dental Freak 'An unusual case is reported from Parkes, N. S. W., where a young woman some time ago had 17 teeth extracted which were causing her trouble. Before the gums had sufficiently healed to permit of artificial teeth being fitted, new teeth began to make their appearance, and every one of the 17 has now been replaced in this manner. One Way to Look at It. Jinks—Do you know, I was refused three times before I found a girl who would have me? Blinks—I see. Just like a patent medicine: "Well shaken before taken." —Judge. The greatest glory of a free-born people is to transfer that freedom to their children.—Harry. PUTNAM FADELESS DYES Color more goods brighter and faster colors than any other dye. One iD package colors all fabrics. They dye in cold water better than any other dye. You can use any garment without ripening apart. Write for Iran Booklet—How to Bleach, Bleach and Mix Colors. MONROE DRUG OO., Quincy, Illinois. Mr. Fitz—Doctor, I'm subject to violent flig of late and I wonder at times that I survive them. Doctor—You sort of wonder at the survival of the flittest, eh? The Shadow of Science. It is hard to believe that a shadow is probably the origin of all astronomical, geometrical and geographical science. The first man who fixed his staff perpendicularly in the ground and measured its shadow was the earliest computer of time, and the Arab of today who plants his spear in the sand and marks where the shadow falls is his direct descendant. It is from the shadow of a gonmon that the early Egyptians told the length of the year. It is from the shadow of a gonmon that the inhabitants of Upper Egypt still measure the hours of work for a water wheel. In this case the gonmon is a lhurra stalk supported on forked uprights and points north and south. East and west are pegs in the ground, evenly marking the space of earth between sunrise and sunset. In a land of constant sunshine a shadow was the primitive chronometer. It was also the primitive foot rule. Just Shopping. A fashionably dressed young woman entered the post office in a large western city, hesitated a moment, and stepped up to the stamp window. The stamp clerk looked up expectantly, and she asked: "Do you sell stamps here?" The clerk answered politely, "Yes." "I would like to see some, please," was the unusual request. The clerk dazedly handed out a large sheet of the two-cent variety, which they young woman carefully examined. Pointing to one near the center, she said, "I will take this one, please."—Everybody's. Hand Beats Machine. Cigars are still made by hand, no machine having yet been invented that will roll them so nicely and evenly as do deft human fingers. The cheapest cigars—the three-for-five variety—are made of French, Kentucky, Algerian or Hungarian leaves. At the other extreme are the cigars smoked by the czar of Russia, which are of the choicest and best matured Havana, and which cost $1.50 each. Cat's Tigerish Nature A shocking affair in which a domestic cat displayed tigerish qualities occurred at Ayr recently. A woman named Mrs. John Scott had occasion to go on a message and left a child, six weeks old, in the house. On her return she was horrified to discover that the cat had eaten the small finger of the child's left hand, and had commenced on the next finger. Important to Mothers Examina carefully every bottle of CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and that it The Kind You Have Always Bought Terrified Hero. "Did you have any narrow escapes in the surf last summer?" "Yes," replied the life-saver. "One lady whom I rescued was so grateful that she nearly married me." The danger from slight cuts or wounds is always blood poisoning. The immediate application of Hamlina Wizard Oil makes blood poisoning impossible. False. Clerk—This is an eight-day clock. Murphy—G'wan! It's a loi; ther's only sivin days in th' wake!—Puck. ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE." 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Just think, she's been without her arms for many dusty ages, and yet she never drops the brine or rants in hopeless rages. She has to stand a bunch of guff from art bugs down to draymen, and yet she never once comes back and grills the heathen layman. When some low-brow of brutal men starts merrily to panning and says her face is worse than wood and that her hair needs canning, or that he has a waltress friend who jerks a coffee finger could give her many, many leagues and beat her out on figger, she never even looks at him, that rank untutored sinner, but holds her tongue and pedestal, O. Venus is a winner. She's on the job both day and night, she hears man knock or flatter and women not of classic mold get madder than a hatter. She suffers long and quietly with calm and placid manner; in cold no mits to reach a quilt, in heat, no hands to fan her. She is a lesson in herself—a fruit for daily pickling. Just spare the world your trouble tales and scratch the useless kicking.—G. S., in Chicago Tribune. The Difference. Ted—Did he sober down and marry? Ned—No; he married and sobered down—Smart Set. Mrs. B.—Is she a Mary of the vine-clad cottage? Mrs. M.—No a Martha of the rubber-plant flat.—Harper's Bazar. For HEADACHE—Hicks' CAPUDINE Whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or Nervous Troubles, Capudine will relieve you. It's liquid—pleasant to take—acts immediately. Try it. 10c., 25c., and 50 cents at drug stores. Exempt. Knicker—Consistency is a jewel. Bocker—Pity nobody smuggles it in. Exempt. consistency is a jewel. city nobody smuggles it DEFIANCE STAR W. N. U., ATLANTA Women's Secrets There is one man in the United States who more women's secrets than any other man country. These secrets are not secrets of the secrets of suffering, and they have a R. V. Pierce in the hope and expectation. That few of these women have been dispections is proved by the fact that nine all women treated by Dr. Pierce have altogether cured. Such a record would cases treated were numbered by hundred that record applies to the treatment of m lion women, in a practice of over 40 years and entitles Dr. Pierce to the gratitude of specialists in the treatment of women's d. Every sick woman may consult Dr. charge. All replies are mailed, sealed by any printing or advertising whatever, upon out fee, to World's Dispensary Medical A Buffalo, N. Y. DR. 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One of the most encouraging letters was received from Brother G. B. Burney of Eastman, who says that "It is with profound gratitude I can say to you our lodge is in fine shape. We are out of debt and are getting along fine." This lodge has had quite a hardship, but by excellent management and faithfulness on the part of the brethren it is itself again. Sister Mary S. Gillis, writing from Ncrristown, Ga., says: "Manervia chapter held its election and installation on December 27th; that the chapter is getting along nicely. We have initiated several candidates since the Grand Chapter session. Our chapter is among the best in the state. We have a good Royal patron, who has brought us tais far and who we hope will lead us on." A non-thinking Mason cannot be much of a Mason; and a non-reading Mason cannot be much of a thinking Mason.—Texas Freemason. The genius of Masonry spans the continent with its arms of light and beneficence. It seeks to exalt man and society and to bring in a brotherhood of humanity. It is spring in the van of winter working quietly as the forces of nature, and when criticised replying not again, but going steadily forward with its humane and ennobling work in the service of God and man.—Rev. Edwin Wheelock, Vermont. REVIEW THE-TRADITIONS. Masnery is a tradition. Men easily learn to love history, to revere the past, to have regard for tradition. Indeed the noblest part of our present lives is largely due to reverence for traditions, because tradition gives us the wisdom of the past—the accumulated experiences of those who have gone from us. Our lives are what they are because men have enriched the world by their deeds and experiences, by kindness, gentleness and love, which are handed down to us by tradition. Our noblest hopes are in memory of these traditions, our greatest future will depend upon our keeping the traditions of a noble past alive and present with us. In these purblind days of business interest and commercial activity there is a great danger that the ideal may be blotted from our lives, that the spiritual part of our nature may die within us, that a blind holding on to high motives may be regarded as folly, that a crushing materialism may overwhelm us—Illinois Freeman. TO PREVENT SUSPENSION. An alert, business-like secretary can prevent nearly all suspensions for the non-payment of dues by promptly notifying the delinquent members before they owe the lodge any considerable amount and insisting on the payment of the debt. Very few men will allow themselves to be suspended for the small sum usually charged for a year's dues, and will pay rather than be disciplined; but when the matter has been permitted to run along for several years and the accumulated indebtedness is considerable, many persons will undergo suspension rather than pay up. Now, as this is a well known fact, the master of every lodge should insist upon the secretary doing his duty in regard to the collection of dues, and whenever a district deputy grand master makes an official visit to a lodge, he should pay less attention to being "officially received" and more to the condition of the individual accounts of the brethren, as shown in the ledger of the lodge, as a quiet hint from him to the master will often produce excellent results—Voice-Review. JEFFERSON LODGE NO. 242. Dear Editor: Will you allow me space in your valuable paper to speak a few words concerning our fraternity? In short, I believe it is one of the best orders for the uniting of the Negro race together on earth. Its obligations are so binding until we cannot forget our duties toward each other. Our annual installation was held on December 27th. Promptly at 10:30 o'clock the brethren were called to order at the above named place. All visiting brethren were made welcome, after which a uniform drill was conducted by Brother C. M. Walton of Buckhead Star No. 213. Their lambkins were glittering against the noonday sun while they were-stepping in a splendid style. More than a thousand eyes were gazing on the craftsmen as they were marching like drilled soldiers preparing for battle. During this time the ladies were spreading their tableclothes for refreshments. Everybody's appetites were filled. I wish to speak a few words concerning our worthy worshipful master, Brother S. W. Pascal, who has led us so manly and lovingly for three or more years. He has more than an ordinary grasp of the surroundings of the men and women of our color in this community. His influence is so strong I doubt whether he will ever live to realize the full fruition of his labor. Just three years ago he took the first step to sow the true seed of Masonry among his brethren. Many good things have been brought to our minds. Now, we as Masons, of this vicinity, are proving to the outside world that we are men worthy of our name. Our obligations are not only to each other, but to everybody we do business with. Truth is the motto of our obligation. So be truthful, brethren, to one another, to your country and more especially to your God. Now may the good Lord help us to livb a true Mason's life until we shall be called from labor to refreshments, and there we shall rest forever in that lodge where we shall never depart no more. Fraternally yours, H. A. SLAUGHTER, S. W. PRETTY CHECKING SCHEME At Golden Wedding Yellow Carnation Was Given Each Guest Who Had Been Served Refreshments. "I've just heard of a new checking system," said the woman who always has new ideas. "This was revealed at a golden wedding reception I attended recently in a little country town upstate. Of course, the house was large, but as the whole town, pretty nearly, was there, it was something of a task to feed and otherwise refresh those guests properly and to be sure that no one was overlooked. Well, after greeting the dear old wife and husband, who stood with the golden winter sunshine at their backs, the guests were passed into a room where punch was served. Thence on into the dining-room, where ice cream, cake and other delicacies were handed out. They left this room by another door, which took them out into the hall again, but before they passed out of the dining-room a pretty young granddaughter, who stood by the door with a big basket full of yellow carnations (especially colored for the event), planned a flower to each guest. Of course, every one was glad to get such a charming souvenir, but only the members of the family knew that when a guest wore a yellow flower he had been served bountifully and those without had had nothing. Pretty clever for a country affair, wasn't it?" A Little Lanse. Very conscious people stumble into blunders almost as often as the slap-dash. And their slips are usually worse, because they have to do with particularly horrid contingencies they are morbidly anxious to avoid. For example, a married pair, most solicitous of the susceptibilities of their guests, asked a certain gentleman, head of a famous piano forte-making firm to dine. "My dear," said the wire, "you know Mr. Steckmeyer is dining with us tonight, and that, he dislikes the slightest allusion to his business in any shape or form." "Very good," answered the husband, "better steer clear of musical topics altogether." So they discussed politics, golf and the drama and all was well. Towards 11 came the sound of wheels and the footman made an announcement. "Hey, what's that?" said the sensitive guest. The host cleared his throat, raised his voice, and with a last inward congratulation that "shop" had been successfully avoided, declared across the assembled company, "Mr. Steckmeyer's piano is at the door." The Sea's Ventilation. One of the reasons formerly urged against the existence of living creatures in the abysses of the ocean was the supposed absence of oxygen there. It was deemed impossible that any considerable quantity of oxygen could exist at great depths. But discoveries of recent date have shown that there is no lack of oxygen even at the greatest depths. This explanation is that the cold water of the polar regions, charged with the oxygen from the atmosphere, creeps along the bottom toward the equator from both poles and thus carries a supply of oxygen over the whole vast floor of the oceans. The surface-water moves toward the poles, and so a great system of circulation exists. Were it not for this world circulation, one authority assures us, it is altogether probable that the ocean would in time become too foul to sustain animal life, at least in its higher manifestations and the sea, the mother of life would itself be dead. To Make Hens Lay. If your chickens show a disinclination to lay give them mustard. An experiment has been made in Wales that proves that this condiment acts as a stimulant to hens. The experiment was made by the vice-president of the English Poultry club and it was carried on for one year. Buff Orpington pullets were selected for the test. The birds had never laid eggs and were as nearly alike as possible. Food was served plain to six birds in one pen. The food of six birds in another pen had mustard added to it. At the end of six months the birds fed with ordinary food had laid 369 eggs, whereas the birds fed with the mustard addition to their food had laid 523 eggs. At the end of the year the birds fed on ordinary food had laid 914 eggs, ns against 1,023 eggs laid by the mustard fed birds. THE 'POSSUM AND THE COON, Do bigger dat you see de smoke, De less de fire will be; Ap' de leastest kind o'possum An' de leastest kind o'possum Climbs de biggest kipd o' tree. —Tom Pence. We have always regarded these lines of "the poet of Wake county" as the most tuneful, and at the same time the most pathetic, of that sweet singer's pen. Report salth that he has in incubation in that fiery imagination of his some verses on the North Carolina "corned mullet;" that, when finished and given to the world, will carry the fame of Mr. Pence as a poet from the South to the North, and spread his praise from the East to the West. But his place in letters is assured. That great journalist, Josphus Daniels, keeps the beautiful and touching passage with which we open this chapter at the editorial head of his paper, the Raleigh News and Observer, from the last of watermelon time till the first of sparerib time, every year. It is a great varmint—that 'possum. To hunt him a cur dog must be enlisted, and some old uncle of a Southern cabin. Pick a clear "starlight" night, when the air is crisp and the wind still. Fed on pokebberries and pawpaw from July to October, and tius put in fine "living condition," the 'possum fats on persimmons after frost, and early or late November is the time to hunt him. We take the old colored man and his "dorg," when the signs are propitious, and proceed into the swamp, now dry as a chip, and turn the car loose. Uncle will hold you back with a "Doan crowd the dorg," and thus you creep for a mile, until you hear a yelp from the cur. Then all hands rush to the sound, and when you come upon him, whether the tree be big or little, regardless of whose land it grows on, the ax is put to it and it is felled. If a big tree, the rule is that it is a little and a lean 'possum, for the big and fat 'possum takes to the sapling nearly always. But uncle insists on felling the big tree, because he hopes for a coon or a family-of coons, and fond as he is of 'possum, he would exchange a basket full of them for a single fat coon that can fight, wears a pelt that can be swapped for a flask of red licker, and makes a roast dear to the palate of your uncle. When the tree falls, the cur, generally named Tige, leaps into the lap of it, and if it is a coon, there is a fight to the death. If Tige is not an educated dog he is sure to get a licking, for your raccoon is a fighter to the death when prone on his back, and with teeth and claws armed for the conflict. And when the spoil is taken, whether 'possum or coon, the hunters make their way, home. In either event the game is served in the kitchen, or was in the days of slavery. If a 'possum, the carcass was treated as that of a pig—scalded, picked, and dressed, and suffered to take the frost on top of the cabin at least 48 hours. If a coon, it was skinned and likewise frozen. The old auntie-parboiled the 'possum with salt and pepper and sage. Then she roasted him with sweet 'taters, and served him with corn pone, and the loin of the beast was hard to beat. The coon was a leaner dish; but the old uncle and the aunt, his wife, seemed to enjoy it more than they did the 'possum. However that may be, all' the luxury purveyed to human palate at home or abroad, at Sherry's here, or at the Star and Garter there, never gave a palate more pleasure than the 'possum and the coon to those who sat at meat in Southern kitchen in the long ago, as many a white boy did. He who has not gone 'possum hunting with an old Negro man in the late fall and high winter has missed much. STOUT WOMEN'S MUSTS. She must— Keep an erect carriage. Keep trim and neat. Be dainty in her table manners Keep her elbows off the table. Appear dignified. Keep away from excitement. Control her temper. Wear cool appearing colors. Buy no over-ornamental headgear. Not hesitate to laugh. Eat sparingly. Wear long.corsets. Buy shoes of stout leather, dull preferred. Comb her hair slightly loose at sides. Above all, not waddle.—Millwaukee Wisconsin. POINTED PARAGRAPHS. The chap with money to burn never has it insured. Some beauty isn't even skin deep. Lots of it rubs off. A girl isn't much for looks who is unable to see across the street. Money is so tight there doesn't even seem to be any loose change. Life may be worth living because of the things beyond our reach. A woman never forgets her birthday, but she is seldom able to remember how many she's had. Many a woman who is ashamed of the kind of husband she has would be more ashamed not to have any. Never judge the strength of a man's character by the size of his muscle. If a girl receives a letter and does not read it over three times, it isn't a love letter. See The Up-To-Date Tailors Cooper & Odrezin Between Hull Street and Oglethorpe Avenue. First class workmanship guaranteed. Turner's Restaurant Is neat and clean. Meals at all hours. Regular or al-a-carte. Private dining rooms for private parties. FIRST CLASS BAJBER SHOP next door. All first class workmen. We also have autos for private service at any time. Give us a call at 304 West St. Julian street, Savannah, Ga. CHICKENS, DUCKS, TURKEYS, ETC. G. B. Young & Sons Wholesale and retail dealers in Live and Dressed Poultry. All kinds of games in season. All orders properly attended to and delivered free. Stall, 12, City Market. Phone 3733 R. H. YOUNG, Manager. The Colored Dry Goods Store. West Broad and Gwinnett Streets. The Palative The only Colored Cafe of its kind in the city. SEA FOOD AND GAME in season. Home cooking a specialty. EDWARD JOHNSON. Proprietor and Caterer. 817 Burroughs Street. Open all night. OPEN ALL NIGHT. West Broad Street Pharmacy W. A. PIGMAN, Proprietor. Opposite Union Station. Don't cough; use Pigman's Pine and Tar—Diamond shape. FIRST-CLASS Boarding & Lodging At 120 Cannon St., West, Charleston, S. C. A nice cool spot; your patricnage solicited. One block from the Belt Line. Mrs. P. C. Burgess, Proprietress. WEST SIDE RESTAURANT 461 West Broad Street, Near Union Station. The place to get first-class meals Everything neat and clean. Meals prepared in an appetizing mannas and at all hours daily. Meals 15 and 25 cents. MRS. A. S. SCOTT, Proprietress. COLD WAVE W. H. Johnson The Real Ice Cream Man. Phone 2685-J. Ice Cream served free to ladies every Friday from 6 to 7 p.m. Corner Duffy and Cuyler Streets. Office Phone 3570. Res. Phone 3256-J Dr. Geo. W. Smith PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office 811 West Broad Street, Residence 605 Oak Street. SAVANNAH, GA. SAVANNAH PHARMACY - CO. Prescriptions cafted for and deliveried. 811 W. Broad St. Phone 3570. Savannah, Ga. GO TO— Young Bros. For your TOBACCO, CIGARS and FRUITS Of all kinds. 509 West Broad Street Unopened. "Did opportunity knock at your door?" "Yes, but the cook always maintained that it wasn't her place to answer." —Puck. Sound, Solid, Firm and Safe The I.B.O. Leads "NOT. HOW CHEAP, BUT HOW SAFE." Examination of our plans will convince the most skeptical that THE INDEPENDENT BENEVOLENT ORDER, a purply benevolent society, furnishes absolute protection and is operated on a broad plan. We visit the sick; we bury the dead; we pay sick benefits; we pay $200 endowment at death; we protect the widows and orphans; we educate orphan children free of charge. Men and women both can join on equal terms, from 15 to 74 years of age. Children can join from 2 to 14 years of age. We protect all the people all the time, both in sickness and death. No extra assessment on the death of members. All endowment and sick benefits paid promptly according to law. No risk to run; no danger of loss to beneficiaries. All officers that handle money under heavy bond. This order is perfect protection. It is safe, most practical. Prepare for the worst by getting into the great I. B. O., which is a national benefit society. This great order was founded in the interest of the common-people. It pays while you are sick. It pays when you need it. It pays when you die. It pays when it promises. The cost is the lowest at which you can live in any reliable lodge. We have thousands of letters of high praise and good wishes that we would like to publish, but space will not permit here. Our order is noted for paying of each endowment as soon as proof of death is received. Call on the nearest Deputy and let him explain how you can get this lodge at your home. Men and women wanted everywhere at good wages to organize this order. Address: FOR FIRST-CLASS SHOE REPAIRING CALL ON J. H. WASHINGTON 309 Whitaker Street, Savannah, Ga. Don't throw away your old shoes. You will never find any new ones as comfortable—for the old shoe, the one that has become shaped to your foot, is, and always will be, more comfortable than any new shoe ever made. You know that's so, don't you? Then send the old shoes here; we will make them look like new ones, with all the comforts of old one. TO AUGUSTA, MACON, ATLANTA, AMERICUS, ATHENS, ALBANY, BIRMINGHAM, MONTGOMERY, MOBILE, NEW ORLEANS, MEMPHIS, LOUISVILLE, CINCINNATI, CHICAGO, ST. LOUIS, KANSAS. CITY AND ALL POINTS IN Johnson Undertaking Establishment COMBINE D WITH The Royal Undertaking Company (Incorporated.) THE HIGH ART TAILORS Just received a new and up-to-date line of Fall Goods at reasonable prices Satisfaction Guaranteed Come and place your order soon At 321 Broughton St. East Next door to Red Cross Pharmacy. Any gentleman can have a Perfect Fit in my Tailoring Establishment. SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED. P. KOLMAN THE TAILOR