Savannah Tribune

The Savannah Tribune VOLUME XXVII. SOLDIER MOBS BURN TARTAR CITY Foreigners Are Brought Into Legation Quarters. NATIVES ARE KILLED IN RIOTS Foreign Troops Barricade Entrances To the Legation Quarter With Bags Of Sand—Rifle Bullets Fall Into the Foreign Quarters. Peking.—Many natives have been killed or wounded in a mutiny of Yuan Shi Kais unpaid soldiers, but so far as known all foreigners are safe. The legation quarter is crowded, but the missionaries are holding forth in their own compounds. When the outbreak occurred it was estimated that 2,000 soldiers took part, but since then the mutineers have been augmented by large numbers of the police, coolies and loafers. The legations know no reasons for the outbreak. The idea is expressed that Yuan Shi Kal's soldiers began the trouble when they learned that he intended to leave the capital for Nanking. The soldiers are everywhere looting from house to house. They have not spared even foreign residences within one block of the legation quarter. Fires were started in various sections and territory of more than a mile in area of the Tartar city has been burned. The flames stretch from the Forbidden City to the building of the Chinese Foreign Board, where Yuan Shi Kai resides, the flames reaching within half a mile of the legations. The quarters occupied by the Nanking delegates who came here to notify Premier Yuan of his election as President have been enveloped in flames. Shell Falls Into Legation. Much reckless shooting has occurred and one shell, which fell into the compound of the American Legation, tore through the tent of one of the soldiers of the recently arrived reinforcements, but did not explode. Among the refugees at the American Legation are Willard D. Straight, ex-American consul general at Mukden, and now the representative of a New York financial syndicate, and his wife, who was Miss Dorothy P. Whitney, daughter of the late William C. Whitney, and Daniel A. De Menocal, representative of the International Banking Corporation at Peking, and his wife, all of whom had thrilling experiences as they traversed the streets in which Chinese troops were engaged in looting. Americans Most Exposed. The American is the most exposed legation, lying outside the main quadrange of the quarter. The American end of Legation street is the only unclosed section. The legation recently considered putting up barricades, but, not caring to excite Chinese suspicion, merely depended on sand bags and barbed wire which has now been more effectively rearranged for defensive purposes. DANGER IN STOVE POLISH. Court Holds Merchant Liable For the Exploding Kind. Boston.—Stores selling stove polish containing explosive ingredients are liable for damages to persons injured by explosions resulting therefrom, according to a decision handed down by the Supreme Judicial Court. The ruling was made in the suit brought by C. E. Gately against Joseph B. Taylor for the suffering of his wife before she died from injuries sustained when stove polish she was using exploded. The lower court awarded Gately a $3,000 verdict, and this was sustained. WOMEN HAD TO SWIM. Boy Tossed Thirty Feet To Shore From Sinking Boat. Marietta, O.—The Pittsburgh and Parkersburg packet H. K. Bedford sank in the Ohio River near here after being severely pounded by the heavy ice filling the stream. The two women passengers and a boy were saved, one of the crew tossing the boy from the boat to shore, only 30 feet away, but the women and all the crew were compelled to swim. The boat is a total loss. Bill To Bar Illiterates. Washington.—The House Immigration Committee decided to report a bill which would bar illiterate immigrants from the United States, but what the illiteracy test will be has not yet been decided. Representative Burnett, of Alabama, chairman of the committee, has a bill which provides that all male immigrants must be able to read, write and speak some language or dialect. LIFE'S DISAPPOINTMENTS ANTICIPATION (Cop) ANTICIPATION REALIZATION PANAMA WELCOMES KNOX Official Visits Exchanged—Minister Dodge Gives Dinner To Visitors and Local Digni- Panama.—The Central and South American tour of the American Secretary of State was begun auspiciously with big welcoming crowds at Colon and Panama. Mr. Knox went ashore at Colon from the United States armored cruiser Washington, and was met by prominent Government officials and a great crowd of American residents and citizens of Colon, who greeted him with cheers. The Panama Government is fulfilling its promise to make the Secretary's, visit a notable event. For his part Secretary Knox declared that he was surprised at the extent of the preparations for his entertainment and gratified at the cordiality of his reception. He arrived at Panama by special train and was greeted by a committee representing the Government, and Maurice H. Thatcher, Governor of the Panama Canal Zone. The Secretary and others were escorted to automobiles between lines of police holding back a great throng. The station was fairly hidden by American flags. As Mr. Knox appeared in the street the party halted, and the crowd uncovered as the band played "The Star-Spangled Banner." The route to the Tivoll Hotel, where the party occupy the Presidential suite, was lined with detachments of police and firemen. After luncheon Secretary Knox called on Acting President Chiari and members of the Cabinet at the palace, the officials returning the call. The ladies of the American party also exchanged visits with the wives of the Panaman officials. American Minister and Mrs. Dodge gave a dinner in honor of the visitors at the legation. THIRTEEN REBELS KILLED. American Workmen Driven From Mining Property. Guaralajara, Mexico. — Thirteen rebels were killed and many others wounded in a battle with the state troops fought at Tonaya, near San Gabriel, in the southern part of the State of Jalisco. According to information received here the loss of the federal troops in the fighting consisted of a lieutenant killed and three policemen wounded. Samuel E. Magill, United States Consul here, has been notified that the San Miguel Mining Company, an Indianapolis concern, have been driven five American citizens interested in from the property near Ebutla. THIS MINT PROFITABLE. The San Francisco Establishment Makes $500,000 Every Year. San Francisco.-The Sap Francisco mint makes a profit of $500,000 annually for the government and in the last 10 years has turned over to its credit $5,693,008. With these official figures as a test the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and the city any county board of supervisors have telegraphed protests to the California delegation in Congress against the proposed action of turning the mint here into a mere assay office. The reason given for the closing of the San Francisco mint is economy. The House Congratulates China: Washington.—The House by unanimous consent adopted Representative Sulzer's resolution congratulating the people of China upon their assumption of the responsibilities of self-government. SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1912. REALIZATION TELLS OF POWER OF STEEL TRUST F. J. McRae Reports to the House Committee. MORGAN'S $70,000,000 FEE Expert Accountant, After Examination Of Corporation's Books, Says It Is In Restraint Of Trade. Washington. — The House Steel Trust Investigation Committee made public the result of the inquiry into the books and minutes of the United States Steel Corporation, conducted by Farquhar J. McRae, an expert accountant. The McRae report reaches the conclusion that the Steel Corporation operates in restraint of trade and prevents competition through a manipulation of prices, through the influence of the so-called "Gary dinners," by control of raw materials and through a system of inter-locking directors in various companies. It also tends to contradict some of the testimony given by Steel Trust officials. Some of the figures dealt with in the report are startling. It is shown that J. P. Morgan & Co. received approximately $70,000,000 in cash profits for organizing the big steel combine, and that the net profits of the concern for the first nine years of its existence were more than a billion dollars. Steel Corporation officials objected to producing their books before the committee in this city, but consented to place them freely at the disposal of an expert to be named by the committee. Mr. McRae made a thorough study of the books and minutes, and in his report to the committee he pointed out these salient features: Morgan's Promoting Fee. That J. P. Morgan & Co., heading the syndicate which organized the Steel Corporation, received a cash profit of $69,300,000, of which $62,500,000 was for promotion, with an additional commission of $6,800,000 for a bond conversion scheme. That the net earnings of the corporation for a period of nine years were $1,029,685,389, or an equivalent of approximately $13 a ton on finished product instead of $980,000,311 as claimed by the corporation in its report. That the Steel Corporation, contrary to the statement made by Judge Gary and H. C. Frick to President Roosevelt in 1907 that it did not control more than 60 per cent. of steel properties in the country, controls about 80 per cent. of the steel holdings. The sections of the report dealing with the "Gary dinners," were independent as well as corporation steel men assembled to discuss conditions in the trade, contains an analysis of the legal effect of the "golden rule" policy prepared by Anthony J. Ernest, a.New York lawyer, in which it is declared that the "conventions agreed to and enforced would be objectionable as regards their effect upon competition." Lived On Corn Fifteen Days. Johnson City, Tenn.—A negro who had been without food and water for 15 days was found in a carload of corn when the car was opened here. The negro was unconscious, but soon was revived. He stated that he was sealed up in the car at Cincinnati February 12, having entered it to spend the night. ULTIMATUM TO COAL OPERATORS British Government to Compel a Settlement. STRIKE MUST NOT CONTINUE Prime Minister Asquith Declares It Shall Become a Part Of the Organization and Working Of the Coal Industry. London.—The settlement of the threatened coal strike is yet afar off. The Government has not been able to induce all the coal owners to agree to the demand for a minimum wage made by the miners, but Premier Asquith declares that if the principle of a minimum wage is not secured by agreement it would be secured by other means. Fully 800,000 miners have already laid down their tools and will not pick them up again until an agreement satisfactory to the Miners' Federation is reached. The men have the Government behind them and feel that victory has been won. Chancellor Lloyd-George is drafting a minimum wage bill, but it is stated that the Government is hopeful of being able to secure the establishment of a minimum wage without recourse to legislation, now that the mine owners see that they are powerless to resist longer. Railways Curtail. Some of the railways have sent out notifications of curtailment of their services, owing to the strike. "The Government having recognized the principle of a minimum wage for all underground workers, if it is not secured by agreement, it will be secured by the Government by other means." This extract from the speech made by the Prime Minister to members of the National Miners' Federation; as reported in the official statement concerning the conference, indicates the lengths to which the Government is prepared to go to settle the strike. It is virtually an ultimatum to the coal owners. * Emphasizing that point again, Mr. Asquith said that the Government is determined "that the minimum wage shall become part and parcel of the organization and working of the coal industry by whatever appropriate means the Government can command." LABOR JOINS IN PROTEST. Strikes Prophesied If Steel Tariff Is Reduced. Washington.—Labor joined in protest before the Senate Finance Committee against the tariff reductions on steel and tin plate as contained in the House Steel Bill. John Williams, of Pittsburgh, president of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers, declared that the reductions would precipitate a conflict between capital and labor. He was supported by Richard Sulloway, of Steubenville, O.; Walter Larkin, of Martins Ferry, W. Va., and Jenkins Jones, of Follansbee, W. Va., workers in tin mills, who prophesied strikes in that industry following tariff reduction and consequent lowering of wages. WINS SUIT FOR $170,000. Mrs. Rycroft Claims H. C. Pierce Took Her Securities. New York.—Mrs. Alice G. Rycroft, of New York, won a verdict of $170,000 against Henry Clay Pierce, the oil magnate, by a jury verdict in the Supreme Court here. She charged that Pierce had obtained possession of her securities, valued at the amount sued for, and had converted them to his own use. Pierce is at present in Florida, and because of illness did not attend the trial. His counsel obtained a stay of the execution of the judgment until the third Monday in April, and in the meantime will appeal. `FORMING TOBACCO POOL. Want Growers-To Pledge Product For Ten Years. Lexington, Ky.—Meetings under the direction of the Burley Tobacco Society were held in forty-six counties in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky to further the campaign for a ten-year tobacco-pooling, agreement. Officials of the Burley Society estimate that about 40,000 farmers, producing an average of about 300,000,000 pounds annually, will have signed the pooling pledges when the final count is taken. Teddy and the Girl By DOROTHY BLACKMORE Hugh Cameron glanced eagerly through his mail. Yes, there was the expected letter from his fiancee, so the day promised to be a good one. He tore open the envelope and read to the end of the closely written page, his face setting into grim lines as he scanned the words. "Dearest Teddy: How perfectly darling of you to send me this beautiful breakfast gown and cap to match. I am afraid I have rather neglected you lately on account of some one here, but when I come out this spring I will tell you all about it. I am going to wear my pretty gown and cap until we have our first breakfast together in the studio because I know you will love me in it while the laces are soft and new. Isn't that nice of me? This is just a scratch, dear, as I have so many Christmas notes to write—but yours was first. I can hardly wait until we meet again, but it won't be long now. "With bushels of love. The letter dropped from Hugh Cameron's nerveless fingers. Sol The Lucy that he adored was nothing but a flirt and had been playing with him to her heart's content. Well, she would not get a chance to throw him over for the man in the studio whom she so violently loved. Hugh laughed unpleasantly. "It was rather thoughtful of Lucy to mix her letters. Otherwise I might have had a lovely turn-down when she tired of me as an escort to 5 The embodiment of blank despair operas, dinners, etc. I hope the devoted Teddy will appreciate her letter to me and her thanks for the bracelet I sent." Cameron tore the letter viciously in half, then stayed his fingers. Lucy should have her letter back but not until he was well out to sea. Hugh started up! A quick boat sailed at nine o'clock the next morning and by using the telephone freely he could put his business affairs in proper shape for that sailing. Cameron told his office boy that under no condition was he to answer any feminine voice over the telephone. Lucy might call him up and Hugh felt his resolve fade, as in memory he heard her low pitched voice ringing in his ear. No; he must neither hear her voice nor communicate with her in any way before he sailed. During his hasty preparation Cameron had time to realize his loss. Even with her duplicity staring him in the face he knew that he loved her and would continue to want her until the end of his days. When the great ship that was to take him to England weighed anchor Hugh felt that he had indeed sent himself adrift from the one woman NUMBER 25. he desired. With the pilot he post-ed a brief line to Lucy and enclosed her letter to the unknown Teddy an explanation of his wishing to consider their engagement broken. When this was done and the ship well on her way out to sea Cameron sank into his steamer chair, the embodiment of blank despair. The vision of Lucy's violet eyes, her wonderful happy smile with the dimple that played havoc with his heart and the tender affection in all her little mannerisms, kept. Cameron's mouth grim and his eyes unseeing. The deck steward had spoken his name twice before Cameron knew that the man was holding out to him a wireless message. They were two days out. When Cameron had read the contents of the message his stolid Scotch heart was pounding heavily. The sun shone, the waters were blue and all the world seemed one glorious place. Lucy was sailing that very day! She would reach Liverpool two days later than he himself. Whether there was an explanation to her letter or not it didn't matter. Lucy loved him; otherwise she would not rush across the ocean after him. Hugh Cameron spent the rest of the journey in visualizing Lucy, but now she belonged to him, not to some unknown Teddy. "I am a a bally idiot!" Hugh told himself. But the spirit of torment whispered convincing assertions to him. "She had no right to call any man dearest—she is engaged to you." "He might be her great uncle," Hugh argued weakly. "Girls don't dress up in pink tea gowns because great uncles love them in them." the imps chided and Hugh again felt the cloud of doubt. "And no note should come before yours," finished the voice in derision. When Liverpool was reached Hugh landed and spent every moment there in mad pursuit of diversification. He wanted not to think but only to pass the time in some way until Lucy should speak to him. He made numerous trips to the steamer office and spent hours wondering when the boat would dock. Instead of the boat docking on Tuesday, it was a full day late, having been held up on account of fog. When the great ship moved ponderously in Hugh had a momentary, shock. Lucy might possibly have left the boat at Fishguard. It was fifteen long minutes before Cameron recognized the long, cloud-like blue of the chiffon on Lucy's hat. She was waving frantically, but when they drew nearer Hugh saw that her eyes were wisful. He knew then that he had wronged her. It seemed another endless time before she was coming down the gang plank She crept into the arms Hugh had unconsciously held out to her. "Forgive me," the Scotchman said. "Forgive you? Why, Hugh, you are an angel to ask that!" Lucy rested a moment in her returned happiness then said with her adorable smile, "Hugh—Teddy is my girl chum. Her name is Theodora." "You have never spoken of her," Cameron said, but was scarcely conscious of speaking. Doubt and suspicion had passed from his mind and nothing remained to think of save the one fact that Lucy was in his arms. "Teddy has had a more or less unpleasant experience," Lucy said, "and she doesn't want many people to know where she is, so you see I have never spoken of her. She is an artist and has an adorable studio—" "The studio in which you are going to have breakfast with the cap—" "Hugh!" Lucy blushed hoty. Then she turned swiftly toward him and looked appealingly into his eyes. "Hugh—was it dreadful of me to come over here after you—you have asked me so often to—to—" "Marry me? Yes, dear. The only dreadful thing you did was to call any one but me dearest—even now I am jealous of Teddy." "You have no cause to be," Lucy confided. LIBERIA STARTS ON A NEW ERA The First Detailed Account of Inauguration-Howard Is Presidentf. NEW EXECUTIVE INTERESTINGLY DISCUSSES IMPORTANT QUESTIONS IN INAUGURAL ADDRESS —NATIVE CHIEFS FRIENDLY— NEARLY TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND NATIVES FROM INTERIOR ATTEND INAUGURAL CEREMONIES—PROMISE TO WORK FOR REPUBLIC'S GOOD. From a correspondent at Monrovia, Liberia, the first detailed account of the inauguration of the black republic's new president, Daniel Edward Howard, has been received in this country. The inaugural ceremonies took place at Monrovia Monday, January 1, and Tuesday, January 2, and were imposing. Aside from the prominent officials of the republic and representatives of foreign nations, the spectacle was made more picturesque by the presence of native chiefs, headmen and retainers. It was the first inauguration ever attended by native chiefs, headmen and retainers, and their presence was significant. They talked nothing but peace and prosperity, and promised to do all in their power to make the new administration a highly successful one. Nearly 2,000 natives from the Interior listened to President Howard advocate that they be given equal rights, and on the second day President Howard and Vice-President Harmon donned similar attire as worn by the native chiefs, the incident occasioning much good feeling. The new administration promises to mark a new era for the republic. The officials are working together in harmony; the native chiefs are now for peace instead of war, and taking into consideration that negotiations for receiving the large loan, which was so successfully conducted by the United States government, have been completed, the consensus of opinion in Monrovia is that the country has started on its work of rehabilitation. The prominent officials of the new Liberian administration are: President, Daniel Edward Howard; vicepresident, Samuel George Harmon; secretary of state, C. D. B. King; secretary of treasury, Thomas W. Haynes; secretary of war and navy, Wilmot E. Dennis; postmaster general, Col. Isaac Moort; secretary of interior, J. J. Morris; attorney general, Samuel A. Ross; Secretary of education, B. W. Payne. Walter F. Walker is executive secretary to the president. * The inauguration committee was headed by H. J. R. Cooper, chairman of the senate's committee, and J. J. Ells, chairman of the house of representatives' committee. Among the things said by President Howard, who succeeded Arthur Barclay as chief executive, in his inaugural address were: "The great American government after a silence, far from forgetting and abandoning the tender infant cast aside upon the shores of Africa, has come in an hour of danger to assist us on her strong pinions to a nest of safety. If we but follow her examples and heed her teaching of economy, thrift and industry, and if we are just in our dealings with men and nations we shall never escape her vigilant eye, nor cease to be the object of marked manifestation of interest on her part. "I shall do all in my power to maintain and strengthen the friendly feelings now so happily subsisting between us . . . as well as all the other governments here represented, and I shall expect the co-operation of all citizens to that end. I am afraid that some of us are too prone to the belief that foreign powers are our enemies, and that some one of them is always seeking some pretext to thwart God's purposes in the founding of Liberla, and to deprive us of our most sacred heritage. To any mind, however, our real enemies, our most subtle foes, our most potent drawback, lie within and among some of our loudest professed patriots. Liberla must attain to the position of a prosperous African state, and her sons and daughters are to be the agents to bring this about. Let us, therefore, go to work and do what we contend we are capable of doing. Let each one do his part, for it is only by the concentrated efforts of the whole that success can be achieved. "Our school system needs reorganizing and perfecting from the bottom up. The faint attempts now made to provide educational facilities for the people at large make only the slightest dent in the stronghold of ignorance, and it is high time earnest, persistent and unrestrained efforts should be trained upon the inadequate educational system. Parents must learn the virtue of sacrificing for the intellectual improvement of their children, unless they wish to create a mentally incompetent generation. Common education is the bulwark and strength of any country. The progress of any country, and especially the position it will attain in the rank of nations in the future, is largely to be measured by the provisions made for the largest possible education of the masses. In very few countries perhaps is the need of common education and the preparedness of teachers more vital and pressing than in Liberia. We must see to it that this condition is altered and that with all possible haste. "Liberia college should be amply maintained for the following reasons: First, it is the oldest and most efficient state school in the country and the first and only state college. Second, it has been of incalculable benefit to the country in preparing and sending out useful men and women ever since its founding, and but for several reasons at this age of the institution it would have realized all that was ever contemplated of it in its founding. "The agricultural development of the country shall be among our chief concerns and shall engage our most serious attention. With that object in view we feel that it is imperative to inaugurate what may be called a labor bureau, or a system whereby labor may be engaged under government protection. To this end the creation and appointment of two or more labor agents in Montserrado county on each bank of the St. Paul river should be considered. These agents should be charged with the duty of receiving all laborers who may come down from the interior and hiring them out to the farmers under proper guarantee of payment for services. "The executive government, through the interior department, will hold conferences with the chiefs of the different sections in the county from which labor is recruited, explain to them the policy and object of the government to have them furnish laborers regularly, also of the government's firm determination to see that each laborer is justly paid for his services. Each chief so interesting himself to supply laborers from his section should receive an annual stipend from the government or a fixed sum per capita for each laborer furnished. A law respecting the government's securing the pay of the laborers should be so framed that nothing, not even the homestead exemption, shall prevent the government from entering suits, if occasion requires, to raise the sum due each employer should be fall to pay a laborer at the proper time any amount due him. "The financial agreement recently concluded between the government of Liberia and certain American and European capitalists through the kindly assistance of the state department at Washington, it is needless to say, has my strongest endorsement and approval. The new administration pledges itself to observe strictly all of its provisions and to afford all necessary facilities for its smooth and effective operation. "The agreement, though in some respects it may appear to place a little restriction upon us in the management, collection and control of our customs revenues, yet in its political bearings, I am sure, will prove to be of incalculable benefit to the republic. Hence it becomes the sollemn and imperative duty of every citizen to give his individual support to the government in its efforts to initiate and prosecute such a measure, which must tend to our national preservation and security. If the temporary management in the hands of others of a part of our government machinery will result in actual and permanent independence and international respect, which I firmly believe will be the outcome, then it becomes our imperative duty as patriotic citizens to make such a necessary and noble sacrifice. Daniel Edward Howard, who was elected president of Liberia May 2, 1911, and inaugurated the first of the year, was born in Monrovia, August 4, 1861. While quite an infant his mother died and a grand aunt was entrusted with his care. The new president's father was the late Thomas W. Howard, who for over twenty-five years was chief government printer, and during several political campaigns chairman and leader of the Whig party. The Howards belong to one of the old pioneer families associated with the historical Ellijah Johnson. The first school ever attended by Mr. Howard was the Methodist Seminary at Monrovia, now the College of West Africa. Later he entered the preparatory department of Liberia College and matriculated in the college proper during the presidency of Prof. Martin H. Freeman. While attending college Mr. Howard worked at the printing trade until Dr. Edward W. Blyden took charge of Liberia College, who made a rule that students would either have to give their whole time to study or leave the institution. Soon afterwards he was compelled to quit college. When the late President Hillary Johnson entered office he employed Mr. Howard as his private secretary, in which capacity he served the entire eight years of Johnson's administration. President Johnson was so attached to the young man that in 1886 he appointed him clerk of the superior court of Monterrado county and continued him as his private secretary. He remained in the position as clerk of that court for sixteen years. Under Coleman's administration he was appointed superintendent of Monterrado county and did so well with the county's funds that immediately upon the inauguration of President Barclay he was entrusted with the conduct of the treasury department. The position of secretary of the treasury of Liberia is a very difficult one. He is the paymaster of the republic. As head of the treasury service of the republic, Mr. Howard did his level best to remedy this most prominent point of weakness in the country's finances. DISTINCTION. "So the bank teller has disappeared. Was he short in his cash?" "No, he was ahead. It was the bank that was short."—Boston Transcript. LEFT SOUTH ON PROMISE OF WORK Two Colored Women Victimized by Fake Employment Bureau. LURED FROM RICHMOND, TRAVEL HUNDREDS OF MILES TO BELLEFONTE, PA., IN QUEST OF WORK WHICH DID NOT MATERIALIZE. Williamsport, Pa.—Negroes in the south who contemplate coming north to work would show judgment by thoroughly investigating the standing of the various employment agencies which advertise and promise to secure employment for southern negroes in the northern states. The overseers of the poor in this city had an experience last week with two colored women who had been victimized by a fake employment bureau, and the published fact should be a warning to all who plan to leave the south and make their home in the north. The case which attracted so much attention in Williamsport last week was that of two women, one of whom had a small baby, who had been fooled from their homes in Richmond, Va., to Bellefonte, Pa., by an employment bureau. Upon arriving at Bellefonte, the women found that they had been deceived by the employment bureau and that there was no work for them. Not a person in Bellefonte knew of their coming. Being in destitute circumstances and without a cent to secure railroad fare to return to Richmond, they were compelled to appeal to the city officials of Bellefonte, who directed them to Williamsport for assistance. The unfortunates arrived in Williamsport with the thermometer at 20 below zero, and they presented a pliable picture. The officials of this city informed the charity applicants that it was impossible to send them to Richmond, but that transportation to the adjoining county would be furnished, and that the officials in the next county would send them to the next, and so on until they would finally reach Richmond. To make the trip from Bellefonte, Pa., to Richmond, Va., in relays proved a hardship to the female victims of the unscrupulous employment bureau people, and upon reaching Richmond they were much impaired both mentally and physically. LOUISIANA'S POPULATION LATE CENSUS SHOWS THAT THERE ARE IN STATE 941,125 WHITES TO 713,874 NEGROES—NEW ORLEANS HAS 249,435 WHITES AND 89,262 NEGROES. Washington, D. C.—A preliminary statement of the white and negro population of Louisiana, by parishes and principal cities, as shown by the returns of the thirteenth decennial census, taken as of April 15, 1910, has been issued by Director Durand of the bureau of census, department of commerce and labor. The total population of Louisiana in 1910 was subdivided as to color as follows: White, 941,125; negro, 713,874; all other persons (Indians and Chinese, Japanese and other Asiatics), 1,389. The equivalent figures for 1500 were: White, 729,126; negro, 650,804; all other, 1,209. For 1890 they were: White, 558,395; negro, 559,193; all other, 1,000. The negro population constituted 43.1 per cent. of the total population of the state in 1910, as against 47.1 per cent. in 1900 and 50 per cent. in 1890. The rate increase in the negro population since 1900 was less than that for the preceding decade, the increase from 1900 to 1901 being 36,070 or 9.7 per cent., as compared with 91,611 or 16.4 per cent., from 1890 to 1900. The white population increased from 1900 to 1910 at a somewhat lower rate than from 1890 to 1900, the increase being respectively 211,513, or 29 per cent., as against 171,217, or 30.7 per cent. New Orleans city had a population in 1910 of 329,075, comprisling 249,435 whites. 89,262 negroes and 378 other persons (Indians and Chinese, Japanese and Asiatics). The equivalent figures for 1900 were: White, 208,946; negro, 77,174; all others, 444. For 1890 they were: White, 177,376; negro, 64,491; all other, 172. JEFFRIES WANTS TO FIGHT AGAIN FRIEND DECLARES HE IS PREPARING TO MEET JOHNSON ONCE MORE. New York.—A dispatch received from Los Angeles, Cal., states that a friend of Jim Jeffries gives the information the retired pugilist is preparing to reenter the ring and will challenge Jack Johnson for the heavyweight championship. Jeffries is said to have told his friends he is in better condition than for a long time and that he attributed his defeat by Johnson largely to his method of training for the fight on July 4. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON INVITES PERSONS FROM DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE WORLD TO MEET AT TUSKEGEE IN APRIL, 1912, AND DISCUSS THE WORK GOING ON FOR EDUCATION AND UPBUILDING OF NEGRO PEOPLE. Tuskegee, Ala.—Dr. Booker T. Washington,—head of Tuskegee Institute, has issued a statement that an International Conference on the Negro will be held at Tuskegee Institute April 17, 18 and 19, 1912. The statement: For some years past I have had in mind to invite here from different parts of the world—from Europe, Africa, the West Indies and North and South America—persons who are actively-interested, or directly engaged as missionaries or otherwise, in the work that is going on in Africa and elsewhere for the education and upbuilding of negro peoples. For this purpose it has been determined to hold at Tuskegee institute, Alabama, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 17, 18 and 19, 1912, a little more than a year from this time, an International Conference on the Negro. Such a conference as this will offer the opportunity for those engaged in any kind of service in Africa, or the countries above mentioned, to become more intimately acquainted with the work and the problems of Africa and these other countries. Such a meeting will be valuable and helpful, also, in so far as it will give opportunity for a general interchange of ideas of organizing and systematizing the work of education of the native people in Africa and elsewhere and the preparation of teachers for that work. Wider knowledge of the work that each is doing should open means of co-operation that do not now exist. The object of calling this conference at Tuskegee institute is to afford an opportunity for studying the methods employed in helping the negro people of the United States, with a view of deciding to what extent Tuskegee and Hampton methods may be applied to conditions in these countries, as well as to conditions in Africa. It is hoped that numbers of people representing the different governments interested in Africa and the West Indies, as well as representatives from the United States and the countries of South America, will decide to attend this conference. Especially is it urged that missionary and other workers in these various countries be present and take an active part in the deliberations of the conference. It is desirable, in any case, to have any suggestions as to what might be done to make the work of the conference more helpful to all concerned. The names of persons who would like to be present, with whom you are acquainted, will be appreciated, and through you they are invited to be present and take part in the deliberations of the conference. Those who come to Tuskegee properly accredited will be welcomed and entertained as guests of the institution and will be under no expense during their stay here. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal. Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. ONLY FOUR NEGRO OFFICIAL INTERPRETERS OF FOOTBALL RULES Washington, D. C.—After a period of two years of consideration, the central board of officials of the football rules committee of the United States has appointed four colored men on the list of qualified officials whose names will appear in the limited list published in the Football Annual. Garnet C. Wilkinson, teacher at the M street high school, perhaps the best known colored official in these parts. As coach of the M street high school team he has developed many stars who have made careers on the gridrids of the larger colleges after leaving this school. Morton P. Robinson has taught and coached football and other branches of athletics at several colleges and high schools. A. Kiger Savoy, a teacher in the Washington public schools, has served capably on the gridiron. Erwin B. Henderson, physical director of the colored high schools of Washington, received his training at the Harvard summer school of physical training where football theory and practice is a strong course and where the leading football experts of the country often gather. These four gentlemen are the only men of the race in the country whose work has entitled them to the distinction noted. There are some coaches and players who are fitted for official work, but have not yet met all of the requirements for official recognition. The central board on football officials, who passed on the qualifications of Messrs. Wilkinson, Henderson, Savoy and Robinson, is made up of L. M. Dennis of Cornell university, Walter Camp of Yale university, Parke Davis of Princeton university, Cranford Blagdon and Chairman James A. Babbitt of Haverford college. WIT AND HUMOR THE IMITATION EMERALD. Bishop Johnson of South Dakota tells this story of himself: "I was dining one night beside a man of whom I had never heard before. I soon discovered that he was quick witted, and later I was also to discover that he was a jewelry expert. I was wearing an emerald ring, which I prize very highly for its history as well as for its beauty. "Will you let me see your ring?' he asked. "I gladly passed the trinket to him. He examined it critically and then returned it, saying: "It is the best imitation emerald I ever saw." "I was startled. I told him that it was genuine and had been used in England by churchmen for 200 years, and that it had always been considered a flawless gem. "Nevertheless," he replied, 'it is an imitation emerald." "Some time later I met an expert in gems in New York, showed him the ring and asked his opinion of it. The man looked at it and, told me it was an imitation. "Some time after that I again met my banquet friend, and told him what I had done." "I have reproached myself for having told you,' he remarked. "I'm glad you did tell me,' I replied. 'Else I might have transmitted a lie to Fosterity.' "You surely would have been in good company in doing that,' said he, and the incident was at an end."—The World Today. LIFE IN THE SUBURBS. Mr. Suburb—Haven't you a dog to protect your house from tramps? Mr. Lawnmo—Yes. "Then why do you walk around every night with a gun?" "Oh, I'm not protecting the house. I'm only protecting the dog." MAKING SURE. First Lady (off for a journey)—I hope we've got the right train. Second Lady—I asked seventeen trainmen and ninety-three passengers if this train went to Blankville, and they all said yes, so I guess we're all right. A MARTYR TO DUTY. Husband—Aren't you going to church today? Wife—No. I am not feeling well. Husband—Then call a messenger boy and send him. The family must be represented. RATHER WIRY. Mrs. Slimdiet—What has made your throat so sore, Mr. Newboarder? Newboarder—I think it must have been the steak. Scraps Scraps The less a man works the more time he has to think about vacations. A girl who shows her teeth a lot must have them in first-class order. The.woman who climbs by toadying will always have to bow to some. Courage means foolhardiness to a lot of men. The man who has a card up his sleeve never gesticulates freely. Pomposity is the only swell way some men know. By taking another man's prize, you can't get credit for his strife. The woman who forgets she's intellectual is a scarce delight. Get away from envy, and you will invisibly get nearer the angels. Familiarity is the first sign of contempt. The man who depends upon the humor of his friends has only shaky fences to lean upon. Bridge spans the chasm of many a dull wit. A loan of five may bring a guy around ten times. All college pillows are not exchange for frat pins. Some men break their smoking resolutions as soon as they can choose their own cigars. It comforts some poor men to see their better half wearing expensive rig. A happy household is where the father refrains from getting too happy. The self-made man does well to hide the trademark. PROPER HEAT IN THE HOUSE Matter of Molsture Is Always One of the Most Important Considerations. According to the medical folks artificial heating of a house with dry, hot air is both unhealthful and expensive. They declare that it begets tuberculosis, pneumonia and colds, and they claim to have plenty of proof to this effect. Their advice is to moisten the air a bit. The Pennsylvania board of health has prepared some advice on the subject and is distributing it in the form of a bulletin. This states that moistened air does not have to be heated to as great a temperature as dry air in order to be made comfortable. When you feel cold, therefore, instead of seeing whether the furnace needs fuel, find out if the air does not want water. On a cold day the windows of your room should have the perspired look of a kitchen window on a washday. In very cold weather the panes ought to be frosted. If you find this is not the case the air probably needs a drink. Place a pan of water in the room, or, if you have steam heat, allow a little of the vapor to escape. You will soon feel comfortable, though the temperature of your room will not have risen. With properly moistened air a room need not be heated more than 64 degrees. M Mabel—Are your thoughts true to Tom? Edith—Oh! yes. Whenever another man kisses me I try to think it is Tom who's kissing. TRUE SELF-CONQUEST. Even a log can float with the current, it takes a man to fight sturdily against an opposing tide that would sweep his craft out of its course. When the jealousies, the petty intrigues and the meanness and the misunderstandings in life assail you, rise above them. Be like' a lighthouse that illumines and beautifies the snarling, swashing waves of the storm that threaten it, that seek to undermine it and seek to wash over it. This is conquest.—From "Self-Control," by William George Jordan. OUT OF HER LINE. The horny-handed son of toil who had just inherited a fortune went to see a manicure. "Can you do anything with these, ma'am?" he asked, exhibiting his hands. "Yes, sir," she said, "after you've gone to a surgeon and had those cracks sewed up. I don't meddle with jobs that belong to the regular practitioners." THE UNKNOWN FUTURE We take just pride in our present enterprise and achievements, but we may believe that the commerce of the future will as far exceed that of the present as the varied production, the vast extent of commercial exchanges, and the means of communication of today, transcend the hopes and even the dreams of Washington. Governor Charles E. Hughes. THE TEST. "She's a woman of splendid taste." "That so?" "Yes. I believe I'd almost be willing to agree to wear any necktie she picked out for me." CONTRADICTORY "I did a good thing today. My husband is fond of rare steak and I did one to perfection for him." "A rare deed, yet it was not well done." EASY TREATMENT. "My brother's doctor told him he must build himself up." "Well, he ought to find it easy enough to do that. He's an architect." Of Interest to Our Women A set of small knockers for bedroom doors in a house where much entertaining is done is sometimes acceptable. Many of the new houses of colonial style not only have a knocker outside the front and side doors, but also on each bedroom door, for convenience in awaking guests and members of the family. These knockers can be found in antique styles to suit old-time architecture, and in odd designs for other schemes. The housekeepers are making quilts again, but they are not the elaborate eyesores of old that involved the tearing and sowing together again of yards and yards of cloth. The new quilts are made of linen sheeting, with either appliqué cutout cretonne flowers or with stencil designs in borders and scattered patterns. A thin sheet of wadding is put between the outside and the lining, and the parts are caught together with knots tied from the underside and knotted on top. Now and then the daughter of an old-fashioned mother rigs up a makeshift quilting rame and quilts her spread by hand. Sometimes she does the work on a sewing machine, stamping an allover design and following it. Handsome spreads to match bedroom schemes are made of linen sheeting stenciled and finished around the edge with white cotton fringe. Or an outline pattern is sometimes used if embroidery is better understood. A few sightly mats around the room on polished top tables and stands will save heart burnings from blemishes left by vases, tumblers and the like. Very attractive mats are made of rounds of glass underlain with embroidered linen and bound around the edge with dull gold galloon. A round of pastboard and felt should underlay the linen. Reed mats for the same purpose are easily made by persons who understand the rudiments of basketry. These may be stalped the tone of the table or stand and not be conspicuous. And there are leather mats and sweet grass ones for similar uses. A woman who serves tea in her living room places such mats around promiscuously as a voloceless invitation not to place dishes directly on her tables. A sauce that introduced an elaborate dinner the other day was cut in star shape, and each point was heaped with a different relish, while a colled flat of anchovy occupied the center. A delicate and very appetizing salad for dinner or luncheon combines halved and seeded white grapes, half the quantity of very tender celery cut into small pieces and broken English walnut meats. It is served on white lecture leaves with French dressing or mayonnaise. A can of sweet red peppers cut fine and mixed with the mear and bread of a meat loaf makes a tasty addition. One pepper is enough for every cupful of meat. The Creole addition of fried onions and red pepper contributes to the flavor of the northern fricaseed chicken. Only a small portion of onion should be used for the ordinary taste, a thick slice cut fine and yellowed in butter. The canned Mexican sweet peppers are liked better by most persons than the hotter kind kept by the grocer and sold by the piece. With in grips and feverish colds prevalent, cooling drinks are in demand. Chilled fruit juices are always acceptable, whether they be the juices of dried fruits soaked overnight, then cooked in the same water, tart homemade jellies dissolved in a glass of cold water, or the juice of lemons, limes, oranges or grapefruit diluted with water and sweetened to taste. One patient finds nothing more acceptable than the juice of an orange squeezed into a glass, the same as lemon for lemonade. Another finds applode the most refreshing. To prepare it peel and quarter a tart apple, cover with water and cook until tender. Press to a pulp while hot; sweeten slightly, then cool and strain into a glass of cold water. The water in which rice has been cooked, when strained, cooled and slightly sweetened or lightly salted, is both nourishing and cooling. The addition of lemon juice makes an oriental drink greatly in demand in case of cold or fever. Oyster broth, made with milk and chilled, is often relished. The peculiar acid of buttermilk appeals to many palates, while with others oatmeal water stands first. To make the latter put one cup oatmeal in a stone jar with a cup of sugar, the juice and thin yellow rind of three lemons. Cover with three quarts of boiling water and let stand until the sugar is dissolved. Strain and put on the ice. DRY STEW. Bring one dozen or more oysters in their own liquor, without any milk or water, to a boll. Add quickly a very small piece of butter, a little salt and pepper, just enough to make the dish palatable; bring to a boll again and serve at once. The oysters should be fresh. A HINT ABOUT THE SPRING FASHIONS. A, lingerie gown which forecasts a fashion for summer is extreme in its simplicity. In English embroidery on fine lawn, the foundation of silk and dress material proper have an interlining of deep pansy, purple chiffon, which give a pretty gray note to the dress. Folds of the chiffon encircle the waist down with tiny white buttons, and chiffon is again used for sleeves and yoke, where the embroidered material is slashed up from neck to elbows, and looped together with strands of purple ribbon velvet. A pretty idea for summer gown is a dress made of white open-work embroidery over white satin. The dress has a dainty little coat of daffodil-yellow ninon, belted at the waist with royal blue Ottoman, and finished with hemstitched edges of yellow satin. The belt is traced in Egyptian style with gold threads near the clasp of black velvet, which has rows of yellow and blue buttons, and the collar, with frill down one side of the front, is of the embroidery edged with Valenciennes. Two sets of dolllies and a centerpiece made as brave a showing among the wedding gifts of a certain bride as many more costly gifts. There were two sizes of dolllies, a dozen of each, and each dozen as well, as the centerpiece had a case of its own. The cases were round, substantiated with two rounds of cardboard a little larger than the dolllies and covered on the outside with plain blue linen. A strap of ribbon at each side of each case was tied across the top to a large bow and held the two sides together. It must be admitted that the big round case for the centerpiece, which was made like the smaller cases, might make a problem in a small apartment. A linen roll would be preferable for that, with a tube of paper inside on which to roll the linen FADS IN BAGS. The pocketbook is quite out of fashion. The only purse the fashionable woman allows herself to be "seen out with" is the tiny change purse. The bag has put the pocketbook out of commission. The striking feature about bags just now is their length. Imagine a bag a foot or more in length and not more than six inches wide, hanging from heavy silken cords nearly a foot and a half long and these tipped with tassels. This is the new bag. Long as the bag, the contents are perfectly accessible. While this style is the last word among bags, there are many other desirable shapes somewhat less pronounced. Round bags are extremely mollish and also the elongated styles. Something altogether different is the flat bag, rather longer than wide, having square corners. The noticeable feature is the large flap which buttons down one side. One of the latest bags has seven compartments. The systematic woman will find this quite to her taste. In fact, all of us who have groped frantically in the depths of crowded bags for some lost trinket will appreciate the possibilities for order such a bag affords. The card case is no longer carried in the hand when a woman starts out on a calling tour. It is carried in the inevitable bag. BOUDOIR HINTS. French chalk will remove grease spots from dress material. To keep a parasol in good condition have a bag hung for it inside the closet door. Stains may be removed, even from the most delicately colored gloves, by suspending them for a day in atmosphere of ammonia. Provide a tall glass cylinder, in the bottom of which place strong aqua ammonia. Be careful to remove from the sides of the jar any ammonia that may have spattered upon them. Suspend the gloves to the stopper of the jar. They must not come in contact with the liquid. $ ^{o} $ When sewing lace at the top of collars hold it against the wrong side of the collar, so that the stitches will come on the right side, drawing the thread moderately tight. This will make the lace stand up nicely around the neck. PARISIAN IDEAS. The moderately small hat is very much in evidence in Paris just now. The weather makes it practical, and the French woman is essentially fond of comfortable headgear although recent fashions would not make one think so. The high crowned toque trimmed with a stiff feather fantasy jauntily placed, and the whole thing tied round by a vell, generally in limitation white Chantilly, is the usual morning wear for wet days. The rage for white frocks worn with black velvet or fur trimming continues. A frock of white cloth, for instance, will have a hem of black velvet which is met by a black velvet coat; the lady appears clad in velvet, but when the coat is taken off the greater part of her dress is composed of white charmeuse. "DERE'S WHA' DE OL' FOLKS STAY" ATLANTA'S REFUGE FOR OLD- TIME DARKIES. BY GORDON NOEL HURTEL. Five old negro "mammiles," inmates of a home established in Atlanta, for their special benefit, relics of the days of slavery in the south, awakening the memory of a loyalty and devotion that was stronger than the chains of bondage, make a text of this story of a people who are passing away from earth. The former slaves of the south are fast disappearing. Like others who are veterans of the ante-bellum days, their ranks are thinning out until the few that are left serve only to recall the memories of the picturesque log cabin where superstition wove its wondrous fancies and from which have been handed down the marvelous stories of Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox. In a little while—a very little while—the "last of the southern slaves" will be a story told to memorialize an era of the nation's history which lies beyond the recollection of the living. The old-time darkey is still honored and respected today everywhere in the south, not only for the memories he invokes, but because he has not forfeited the charm and picture-equeness of his character by the institution of new environments. The old "mammies"—some of the few of them that are left—receive the ministry and devotion claimed by the sanctity of sacred ties. In some southern homes they are the pampered and apolled autocrats, of the nursery, demanding the right to rule by the heritage handed down to them from the times they were in waiting upon the great-grandancestors of our children. But, alas! many of the aged veterans of slavery, who were faithful and loyal despite the proclamation of freedom, have not been sheltered by the descendants of their former masters, because fate has shifted their lots in life far away from where they might receive protection. If ever there was a race of people that should be kindly cared for, it is the old-time slave of the south. In one of these beautiful pleas he so often made in behalf of the ex slaves, Henry W. Grady said: "Witness the miracle of the slave in loyalty to his master, closing the fetters upon his own limbs—maintaining and defending the families of those who fought against his freedom —and at night on the far-off battlefield searching among the carriage for his young master, that he might lift the dying head to his breast and bend to catch the last words to the old folks at home, so wrestling the meantime in agony and love that he would lay down his life in his master's stead. History has no parallel to the faith kept by the negro in the south during the war. Often five hundred negroes to a single white man, and yet through these dusky throngs the women and children walked in safety, and the unprotected homes rested in peace. Unmarshaled, the black battalions moved patiently to the field in the morning to feed the armies their idleness would have starved, and at night gathered a visibly at the big house to hear the news from marster'. though conscious that his victory made their chains enduring. Everywhere humble and kindly. The bodyguard of the helpless. The rough companion of the little ones. The observant friend. The silent sentry in his lowly cabin. The shrewd counselor. And when the dead came home, a mourner at the open grave. A thousand torches would have disbanded every southern army, but not one was lighted. "When the master, going to a war in which slavery was involved, said to his slave, 'I leave my home and loved ones in your charge,' the tenderness between man and master stood disclosed. This relation has survived a war and strife and political campaigns in which the drum-beat inspired and federal bayonets fortified. It will never die until the last slaveholder and slave has been gathered to rest. It is the glory of our past in the south. It is the answer to abuse and slander. It is the hope of the future." Home for Ex-Blayea. There is in Atlanta an institution, established by the charity of a negro church, to care for the aged ex-slaves who are tootting on the verge of the grave, and who can look for nothing more in this life beyond protecting shelter and daily bread. This refuge for the old-time darkies is a part of the institutional work of the Friendship Baptist church, and is located on West Mitchell street, near the corner of Haynes. The pastor of the church, Rev. E. R. Carter, is an earnest and sincere worker among the people of his own race, and for more than twenty-five years he has had the respect and confidence of his white fellow citizens. For the good of his people he has faithfully fought in his pulpit and in his daily life every form of intemperance and vice which tends to injure the welfare of the class of citizens whom he represents. In carrying out the work of aiding and assisting his people, he established "The Carter Home for Old People," and offered an asylum to the aged negroes who were without means. These old people, who once were well-cared-for family servants before the war, found a refuge where they could end their days in comfort. They have been sent to the home by public officials and by private citizens. The city government at first gave it an annual appropriation, but of recent years has not given it a dollar. While spending thousands to educate and uplift the negro children of this generation, not a penny goes to an institution that not only deserves assistance as a public charity, but demands the recognition of the white people who should not forget the tender affection of those who have gone before us for the unselfish loyalty of the old "mammy" who would have laid down her life for those she so faithfully and so tenderly served. When the manhood of the south was called to take up arms in defense of country and principles, the women and children were left at home with no guardians except the slaves whose own freedom was at stake. How loyal were those slaves to their trust is a part of the war history of the south. Amidst scenes of sorrow and in days of almost want it was the tender ministry of the devoted "mammy" that brought comfort into homes made desolate by the merciless flat of pitiless war. There are only a few of them left, now that the story of the war is written on the pages of history dated half a century ago. Whether these few remaining relics of slavery shall go suffering to their graves or shall pass into eternal freedom in comfort and with a benediction for those they served on earth, remains with a people who can pay a debt of gratitude in recognition of a faithfulness and loyalty that should not go unrewarded. I visited the Carter Home for Old People and found the place well kept, considering the slender means which are available for its maintenance. It is in charge of Laura Houston, a most worthy colored woman, who is well known and respected by many white people in the city. She not only takes care of the old people in her charge, but uses every dollar of her own money to defray expenses. She carries a small salary from the Friendship Baptist church, every penny of which goes to the home. For nineteen years the institution has been maintained by the church and by small contributions. The city for several years donated $100 a month, but this allowance has now been entirely cut off. Of the five old women of whom I write, one is, according to what seems authentic records, one hundred and fifteen years old. The others are ninety, eighty-two, seventy-five and sixty years of age, respectively. Scarcely able to walk and tottering feebly with a staff in her hands, her eyes white from blindness and her face shriveled like a mummy's, Maria Johnson slowly made her way to the entrance of the home for her photograph to be taken. "How old are you, Aunt Maria?" I asked her, and she replied in a quavering voice: "De las' time I heerd ol' marster put hit down was when he cum home from de wah, an' den I was sixty-eight y'ars ob, age." This would make the ancient mummy about one hundred and fifteen years old, and she looks it. When asked where she came from she repiled, "Ol' Ferginny." Marla was owned before the war by James Dowden, who had a large plantation near Richmond. Just before the close of the war she was brought to Georgia, probably with the refugees who were flying from the advancing enemy, and taking with them as much of their slave property as possible. At the close of the war she was left in Athens and so was far from her old slave home and from those who might have cared for her. A few years ago she became one of the derelicts of human fate, and so found her way into the Carter home. Next came Patty Green to have her picture made, and as she hobbled through the doorway she screened her eyes from the sun with her hand and exclaimed: "De ol' oman is mouty nigh biln'. Ol' Patty Green haltn't berry far frum de crossin' ob de ribber." Patsy told me she was ninety years of age. Her master before the war was Dr. George K. Hamilton of De Kalb county, Georgia. Her old folks, she said, have all passed away, and if she had not found a place in the Carter home she would have been without any place to go. Emma Foster, another of the old "mammates" in the home, said she was eighty-two years of age, and her old "marster" was H. E. Sler, who owned before the war a plantation in Holmes county, Mississippi. Jemima Stokes, who was the slave of William Spears, whose plantation was near La Grange, Ga., said she was seventy-five years of age, and five years ago was a destitute old pauper without a helping hand in the world until a kind lady sent her to the Carter home. Lela Key, who says she is sixty years of age, was a slave on a plantation near Newnan, Ga. As her mind is not strong she cannot recall the name of her former "master." I selected these five old women to show that there are such people in the south today who deserve tender ministration in their old age, and that the one home given them demands the recognition of the white people. If this institution had more means at its command it could take care of many more old negroes than it does. The question may be asked. Why not send these poor old creatures to the almshouse? The reply is `first`, if there is anything abhorrent to the soul of the old-time darkey, it is the "po" house." Every since the slaves secured their freedom they have had instilled into them that to go to the poor house was the greatest stigma and the lowest degradation. Therefore, to send these old negroes to the almshouse would be worse, so far as they are concerned, than to let them die in the street; second, inmates of almshouses are a tax upon the people, and if these old negroes are to be taken care of by public charity, who not use the money to give them a home in which they will be contented? While in the Carter home and talking with these old ex-slaves I could not keep from asking why it was left to negroes to care for these old people of their own race, and why do not the white people maintain an institution where the old-time slave will be given the same attention and devotion that they gave to our fathers and mothers? The time is short in which this debt of gratitude can be paid. WHITES AND NATIVES FORBIDDEN TO MARRY Berlin.-Dr. Solf, the new secretary of state for the colonies, has issued an order for bidding in the future all marriages between whites and natives in the two Samoan islands belonging to Germany. Children of marriages heretofore legally contracted will be regarded as of white birth, but offspring of the other unions customary in the islands will be classed among the colored or native population. The order comes as a culmination of a long agitation against mixed marriages into which a large proportion of the white colonists and even of the imperial officials in German Samoa have entered, and which were tolerated and even protected by former administrations in the colonial office. The institution is now regarded as a danger to German prestige in the islands, and even as a menace to the future of the colony, as, according to the official standpoint, white colonists intermarrying with natives very often sink to the lower cultural level of the aboriginal population, while the children, inheriting the bad qualities of both parents, form an undesirable element of the population. NEGRO CATCHES MAD DOG AND HOLDS THE ANIMAL UNTIL POLICE KILL IT Savannah, Ga.—David Sharperson, a muscular negro, with his bare hands caught a mad dog running smuck on the street, chained him to a post and held, him there until a policeman arived and killed the dog. The spectacular feat was witnessed by a number of people. The dog had just bitten the little daughter of Dr. S. Norton, and the cries of the child attracted the attention of the negro, who was working nearby. Without hesitation he attacked the animal, grappling it with his hands and using a small chain to which some keys were attached to fasten it to the post. Quite a number of children were in the street at the time, the incident occurring in the neighborhood of a school. DR. BLYDEN IS DEAD FAMOUS NEGRO AUTHOR, WRITER, LECTURER AND TEACHER DIES IN SIERRA LEONE—PRESIDENT OF LIBERIA COLLEGE—WROTE MANY BOOKS. Sierra Leone.—Dr. Edward Wilmont Blyden, the famous negro author and lecturer, died here. Dr. Edward W. Blyden., who was born at St. Thomas, West Indies, in 1552, was of pure negro blood. He studied theology and became a Presbyterian pastor and was later appointed president of the Liberia college. He was Liberian secretary of state for the interior for some time and was afterwards appointed Liberian minister at London. He published a large number of works mostly connected with the negro in Africa. NOT GUILTY. "Little X was one of the most popular of our young officers in the army maneuvers at — during 1910. He had served in the cavalry and had brought with him the cavalry swagger, wore his campaul hat turned up in front and rear, and is said to have slept in his spurs. Our lieutenant colonel, whose treatment of younger officers had made him most unpopular, was then in command of the regiment. "One day Little X passed the colonel's tent while the old man was standing out in front looking for trouble. He spotted X and sent his orderly for him. 'Mr. X,' said the colonel, as Johnny saluted and brought his heels together with the approved click; 'Mr. X, you appear to have a touch of the outre about you.' Why, colonel,' said X, 'you must be mistaken; I haven't had a drink since I came to camp.'"—Army and Navy Journal. BOSTON CLIMATE. Traveler—Boston is so far north that I presume you do not have very hot weather there. Houest Bostonian—Um—er—only in summer. NOT A VISITOR. Mrs. Gadd—That new minister ain't much on visin't, is he? Mrs. Gabb—No, I guess maybe his wife is a purty good cook herself. Tuskegee, Ala.-According to statements made at the annual Tuskegee conference here there are 150,000 more negro farmers in the south than 10 years ago and the negroes have had a large share in adding 24,000 000 acres to the improved land of the south. More than 3,000 farmers were present to hear the discussions. The product of the negro farmers in Alabama last year is estimated at $40,000,000, which those in attendance were told was the negro's actual contribution to the wealth of the south. The conference was held in the hall of the institute and Dr. Booker Washington presided. On the walls were mottatoes. Some of them read: "Repair old plows and farm tools on rainy days," "Now is the time to begin to save something," and advice about the care of stock and "Living at Home," by raising all that was necessary for the family to eat. The conference was the climax of a short course in agriculture conducted at the institute by teachers of the school and Federal Demonstrators Thomas M. Campbell and Washington Tate, negroes, and William Rakestraw, conference agent of the talks of the negro farmers, white landlords and expert farmers, were the exhibits of produce from negro's farms, free entertainment at the institute, free distribution at morning and evening papers and free care for stock brought for exhibit or as motive power of the visitor. The conference was classed as one of the best ever held in the south. But the real feature was the heart to heart talk of the negro farmers to each other. Many of them told how they had started in a swamp with nothing and subsisted on a hop and corn meal while preparing their land for cultivation and how they now own their own homes and—and while very few referred to totals, it is known that a number of them could have said with accuracy that their holdings are listed for taxation with five figures. Principal Washington in his opening address dwelt chiefly upon the white and black farmers and honesty between tenant and landlord, and he scored the negroes who rent land and move away before the crop is made, or sell all their cotton when they have pledged to pay rent in the staple. W. W. Thompson, a white planter, proved conditions on his estate since he offered prizes for the best kept homes, the most productive gardens, the best kept ditches, and the biggest yield of cotton from a one-horse farm. The need of better school buildings was a prominent topic and farmers who could not read the newspapers given them advised their neighbors "to chip in and build a school in your neighborhood, to be sure of a teacher sent there." Reports indicate that the negro farmers are spending thousands of dollars annually building school houses in the rural districts. The last day's session was devoted to "How We Can Save." "Buy More Land" was the burden of the reply. It was stated that the negroes of the south were carving $500,000,000 annually and of this they would save $15,000,000 or $20,000,000. "Stick to the soil" was the advice. Between $15,000,000 and $25,000,000 worth of real estate in Pennsylvania is owned by negroes, according to the forthcoming annual report of John L. Rockey, chief of the bureau of industrial statistics in the department of internal affairs. In the 47 wards of Philadelphia negroes own a total of 1,080 parcels of taxable real estate, and exclusive of non-taxable property, with a total tax valuation of $2,801,275. Among the places in which the largest number of properties are held with the market value of each, are Williamsport, 93, $70,000; Washington, 95, $327,050; Carlisle, 81, $309,500; Darby, 69, $119,300; Scranton, 11, $165,000; Meadville, 27, $38,100; Lewiston, 22, $38,750; Franklin 20, $31,700; Untownton, 21, $33,325; Ardmore, 24, $96,400; Harrisburg (two wards), 41, $66,800; Langhorne, 26, $22,400; Lancaster, 25, $73,000; Norwood, 8, $115,100; Chester (two wards), 14, $28,000; Bristol, 17, $11,770; Swicklell, 11, $32,500; Braddock, 25, $156,700; Reading, 18, $62,750; Reading, 18, $62,750; Greeb, 18, $62,750; Greensburg, 13, $27,900; Three Tuna, 22, $4500; Elizabeth, 28, $32,900. PROFOUND LINGUIST. There had been a fatal accident at the railroad crossing in a little Pennsylvania town, and the coroner, a pompous old fellow, who magnified conscientiously both his office and its incumbent, had impaneled a jury for the inquest. There was only one witness of the accident, an illiterate Slav from the coal mines, who could understand no English. With him the coroner began to struggle. "Can you speak German?" he asked. The man shook his head. "Can you speak Italian?" continued the official. Again the man shook his head. "Can you speak Hungarian?" The same response. "Can you speak Russian?" finally asked the coroner. Again the man shook his head. "It's no use, gentlemen," said the coroner, turning to the jury. "We can't proceed with the case. I've spoken to this man in five different languages and can't make him understand me."—Philadelphia Record. Remittance must be made by Express or Post Office Money Order, or Registered Letter. Advertising rates given on application. Entered at the Post Office at Savannah, Ga., as Second-Class mail matter. SATURDAY MARCH 9TH, 1912 Voters have only a few more weeks to qualify in order to vote in the presidential election next November. Go at once to the Court House and register. There should be at least one thousand colored voters in this county. Register now. In our last issue we took occasion to call the attention of the public to the dire need of providing more wholesome entertainment for our boys and girls, and by way of suggestion advised the holding of a general field day for the young folks some time this spring. We consider the matter of providing wholesome amusements for our children a very serious proposition and one which should receive more attention than it has. We are desirous of seeing something done along this line and are anxious to know just what our leaders think about it. We therefore call their attention to the article entitled, "Tribune Editorial Commended," which appears in the next column. The speech of Solicitor General Walter C. Hartridge on Tuesday night at the annual dinner of the Irish American Friendly Society has given rise to considerable comment in the community. Mr. Hartridge is to be highly commended for the stand which he has taken in respect to law and order and his speech of Tuesday night has been far reaching in its effect. Mr. Hartridge has been Solicitor General of the Superior Court of Chatham County for the past three years and a half and is therefore in a position to express his views on the matter of crime in this county, and what is still more praiseworthy he has the moral courage to do so unbiasly. The following is what the Morning News said about his speech on this particular occasion when he responded to the toast "Savannah:" "Actuated by love of Savannah, Mr Hartridge threw out suggestions for a course of right living which if followed he said, would redound to the betterment of conditions in Savannah, conditions, which, from the standpoint of respect for the law, have deteriorated. He drew his indictment against the widest people of the city—the whole of those and not against any class or individual." "And the people return to an old-time healthy, sane respect for the law—not mere the sumptuary sort—he declared there can be no real progress, as there can be no progress without civilization, and no civilization without respect for law, and where the laws are held in contempt there can be no respect. "Mr. Hartridge made an impassioned appeal for better citizenship. Out of his experience as prosecuting attorney for the county he spoke, declaring that the really shocking crimes have all been committed by white men since he has been prosecuting criminals in Chatham county. Unless the superior race sets an example of respect for laws, he declared, the inferior race cannot be expected to be good." The local clergymen might well pattern after those of Asheville, N. C., who recently caused that city to be almost entirely rid of lude houses. The fight against these houses was begun many months ago and was a stubborn one. First, the white clergy banded together to fight this evil and effectively succeeded in driving the inhabitants of these houses away from those sections of the city populated by the whites, only to see them migrate to the Negro portion of the city. The Negro ministers then got busy and proceeded to make complaint in a formal document that these houses were allowed close to their churches and schools, and they were backed by the white clergy and by the decent public opinion. Thus the white and Negro ministers worked together and have with but the single exception of one house succeeded in driving these women out of their town. Other towns have followed the example set by this beautiful North Carolina city and Savannah might fittingly do herself justice if she would take similar steps for reformation along this line. Especially should the Negro ministers give this evil their consideration for many of their churches are in close proximity to houses of ill fame. The decent public of this city, both white and black, are anxious to free the city of the damaging influence which these women have upon our youths and will enter into any movement which will place them under subjection, if not run them out of town. The subject might well be discussed in our ministers' unions and some methods adopted by which we may have this evil stamped out. The Tribune's New Home. In the course of another week The Tribune will be at home to all of its friends and patrons. While we are now located at our new building and prepared to till all orders, yet our stock, etc. are not arranged sufficiently to make a proper show to our friends. Tribune Editorial Commended. To the Editor of The Savannah Trib- Dear Sir: I have read with pleasure in the last issue of your paper the masterly article concerning the amusements of children. What you say in it is quite true; the children have not the number and variety of healthy amusements which they should have. The Tribune has become the children's friend by bringing this important subject to the attention of the public. Yes! give to our younger boys and girls all the innocent amusements you can. They will contribute not only to the physical development of the younger people, but also to their moral welfare. Plays and games in the public squares or on the vacant places outside, the city will take our boys and girls out of the overcrowded streets and lanes and give them during a few hours plenty of exercise and fresh air. Nothing, therefore, could be better for their health and the holding up of their constitutions. There is still another and more important advantage which will result from those outdoor amusements, which you so strongly recommend in your paper, and this is the moral good which we shall obtain by encouraging these sports. Those public games and sports will not only arouse the ambition of the boys, but they will keep their minds away from evil. For months and weeks boys and girls will talk about those amusements. Not only those who take an active part in the games will be interested in them, but their friends and companions will have their favorites and encourage them. They will go out and see "those favorites" practice and cheer them to victory, and thus they will be away from all objectionable company. For this reason alone the churches and the ministers should encourage all healthy amusements. Let therefore, the different churches and schools go to work and organize little teams. It would be a good thing to have two divisions in those organizations, one for the larger boys and one for the smaller ones, so that all could participate in the games. St. Benedict's boys will be on the job. We are forming two base ball teams; one for the boys under the age of 12 years and another one for the boys over the age as soon as the weather will be warmer. We shall be glad to meet any team organized under the same conditions. Get busy; get your boys ready. It is for the physical and moral welfare of the children, and what should we have more at heart than the welfare of the younger people? What I propose concerning the base ball teams may also be applied to any other healthy and innocent games. Thanking you in advance for a space in your valuable paper. I am, dear Editor Yours truly, Joseph A. Dahlent, St. Benedict's Rectory. 518 E. Gaston St. Room of Republican Executive Committee, Chatham Co., 510 Holt Street, West Savannah, Ga., March 5, 1912. To the Republicans of Chatham Co.: As chairman of the above named committee, I take this method of calling your attention to the registration of voters that is now in progress. You will note that this is a year of general elections from the president of the United States down to 'magistrates; and in order to be qualified for same, I appeal to your conscience as men that respect your franchise, go to the Court House and if you have not paid your taxes and did not register in 1911 which would qualify you for all elections during 1912, I advise you to do so at once as the books will only be opened until the 2nd day of April 1912. No trouble for you to register if you have a good character and education and property qualification. Under these three clauses we ought to be able to qualify if no other. I have decided to use the merit system on the chairman and secretary of each militia district in the county, that is to say, each rally chairman I have appointed as a rallying committee and he is required to show an increase of the registered voters in his district to be held at the Duffy street hall. April 6th. Those districts having men on the committee that are not qualified must displace them at once. Any chairman or secretary named that dosen't appear on the registration list is considered dropped from the party. It is further ordered that the seventh and fifth districts will meet and reorganize the respective districts and report to me as chairman not later than April 6th. It is important that we poll one of the largest votes for Mr. Taft that has been given to any Republican president as there are many new Richmonds entering the field. So let us as electors stand by our endorsement and as a party machinery let us stand together on all propositions agreed upon by our leaders and in that we may well demand the respect of the rank and file of the party. W. D. Armstrong, Chairman of Ex. Com. Walter S. Scott, Sec'y. During the week we received the sad intelligence of the death of Dr. Gormelius McKane which occurred in Boston, Mass., Sunday last. This was received with regret from his large circle of acquaintances in the city and especially by his former patients Dr. McKane came to this city about twenty-three years ago and built up a lucrative practice. He soon afterwards married Dr. Alice Woodby, a lady of sterling qualities. She was the first lady physician to register in the state. Together they practiced and soon established the McKane Training School for Nurses. This was shortly afterwards merged into the McKane Hospital and located at 36th and Florence Sts. This institution was a success from its incipiency. Many of their first graduates are now practicing and counted among the most efficient ones. Among the first trustees of the hospital that assisted materially in the work and its futherance were the late Maj. W. H. Royall, Sol C. Johnson, Mrs. Anna Randolph, Mrs E C. Collier, Mrs. A. B. G. Carr, Mrs. Johnson and others among the first graduates of the training school. The name of the institution was changed several years after its establishment to Charity Hospital which has since been enlarged and improved. If for no other reason the memory of Dr. McKane should be revered, and appreciation should be shown Mrs. Dr. McKane for giving to Savannah such an institution. In order that his boys may enjoy better educational facilities the doctor removed to Boston about three years ago where he purchased a home and was building up a snug practice. The death of the doctor is keenly felt by his acquaintances here and each expresses deep sympathy for the bereaved widow and children. Facts Verified. I respectfully submit the following facts to correct the unkind statements made against me. There were three white firms called and extended their sympathy and offered requests that they take charge. I thanked them for calling. My relations from boyhood, then business relations, prompted them to do so. I could not use these firms. Not at any time were they considered in caring for my beloved wife's body. I sent for Mr. Albert Jackson and Mr. Chias. II. Royal to prepare the body and they came as soon as it was possible. Mr. W. R. Fields conducted the funeral I ordered that which she selected some 12 or 15 months ago and told me where in her desk I'd find the number she wanted. I did just as the request was made. 607 West Broad Street. Charlotte N. C. Feb. 28, 1912. Mr. A. M. Monroe Savannah, Ga. Dear Sir: We are in receipt of yours of the 27th enclosing check in payment of invoice of January 28. We are very much obliged for your promptness in this matter, and herewith enclose you receipt covering same. We are also very glad to know that the casket we sent you met with your entire satisfaction. We gave this order our personal attention and had the casket gotten up, by our most experienced workman, and it was one of the most perfect caskets we have ever seen, and one of the finest caskets that ever left our factory. We knew Mrs. Monroe personally, and are familiar with the manner in which she conducted the Undertaking business and it is certainly true that she made quite a success in this line, and as the clipping you send us states, she was "A Remarkable Woman." As stated to you over the Telephone, we were certainly very sorry to hear of her death and we sympathize with you and your family in your bereavement. Office of Secretary and Treasurer of K. of P. Endowment Removed Gen'l F. M. Cohen, the efficient Secretary and Treasurer of the Endowment Department of the Knights of Pythas of Georgia, has removed his office to Rooms 104 and 106 Tribune Building, 1009 West Broad street. He has a suite of two rooms which are neatly arranged and supplies etc. He will be glad to welcome all sir knights. Peter Ogden Day Celebration Poorly Attended. The Peter Ogden Day celebration by the Odd Fellows on last Friday night at First A. B. Church was poorly attended by the members of the order, thereby causing the affair to fall short of expectations. The vistors that were present were very much disappointed on account of the poor showing of the lodges. The program which was arranged for the occasion was enjoyable and the participants acquitted themselves admirably. IN HIS HOLY TEMPLE. Interesting Services in The Churches of the City. Butler Presbyterian Church. A special service at Butler Presbyterian Church East Broad, Perry and McDonough streets at 4 o'clock p. m. The Rev. Rockwell S. Brank will preach. All are welcome. Second Baptist Church. There was a large concourse of members and friends out on Sunday morning to listen to the sermon delivered by the pastor, Rev. D. Augustine Reid. His text was from 104 Psaln, 34 verse, subject "The power of Example and Meditation." After the sermon the rally was on at which time the members responded very liberally. Tomorrow is the Communion and reception of new members. The revival services will begin next week. Special Preacher at St. Ste- phen's Episcopal Church. On next Wednesday evening the 13th, inst., the Rev. Mr. Gibboney, the assistant minister at Christ Church will preach at St. Stephen's at 8 o'clock. Mr. Gibboney is a talented young man and as this will be his first visit to St. Stephen's a cordial invitation is extended to the general public to come and hear him All seats free. Gospel hymns that everybody can sing. Look out for the notice of the "Dry Bones" sermon. St. Benedict's Church. Gaston and East Broad streets. Sunday, March 10, third Sunday in Lent. First mass at 7 a. m. Second mass at 8 a. m. High mass and ser- mon at 10:30 a. m. Sunday school after the last mass. Rosary, sermon and benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament at 8 p. m. Meeting of St. Mary's Aid Society after the evening service. On Wednesday evening the usual Lenten service will take place at 8 p. m. A visiting priest will preach the sermon. On Friday evening we shall have the Stations of the Cross. In the chapel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Harden and 36th streets, there will be holy mass and sermon at 10 a.m. Sunday School at 11 a.m. During mass English hymns will be rendered by the teachers and the children. Evangelical Ministers Union The Evangelical ministers met with Dr. R. H Singleton presiding. Devotional service was conducted by Rev. C. W. Prothro. Having addressed the throne of grace the 8th Psalter was then read. The Union chanted "Glory be to the Father and to the Son." The topic of the day was Sermonic Report. It was given by Rev J. S. Jenkins. The Union offered friendly criticism. The committee on Constitution and By-Laws made their report which was accepted and adopted. A donation was taken up to aid Rev. W. D Bayfield and Rev J. W. Hill. The Union learned of the death of Rev. W. H. Wells, D. D. with deep sympathy and adopted resolutions on same and sent them to the church organs.. Come out next Tuesday. Remember Dr. D. A Ried's paper, subject, "The true Christian Unity." All visitors are welcome. Monumental Notes. Last Sunday the Sunday School attendance was so large until it outnumbered the candy packages, although the little ones were made sweet, before leaving, the lessons were thoroughly discussed. At eleven o'clock Dr. P. W. Greatheart, D. D. filled the pulpit and preached a wonderful sermon from Rev. 22:5. The pastor, Dr Townsley, was present, he read for the morning the 24th Ps. Accession one. At 3 o'clock p. m. Rev. J. S. Jenkins preached a wonderful sermon from St. Mark 15 chapter, 3rd verse. Dr. Greatheart was also present and assisted the pastor in giving the Holy communion. The choir rendered sweet music during the Communion ceremonies. At 8 o'clock p. m. the pastor preached an excellent sermon out of the evening lesson 3rd chapter of Hebrews. Owing to the inclementity of the weather, Tuesday night class meeting was slim in attendance. To morrow afternoon the pastor and his congregation will worship at Mt. Zion A M. E. church, West Savannah, an offspring from the old mother. The rites of communion will be administered. Services to-morrow: Prayer meeting 5:30 a. m. Sunday School 9:30 a. m. Preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. A. C. League 4:30 p. m. You are cordially invited to attend these services. Masonic Temple—West Gwinnett St. Rev. Singleton occupied the pulpit at St. Philip's on Sunday at each service. His text at 11 a.m. was Matt. 11-20. Subject "The collar and the yoke," "Take my yoke upon you and learn of me" At the same hour three persons were given the right hand of fellowship. At 3 p.m. the Sunday School had out a large attendance. At 4 p.m. communication service and meditation by Rev. Singleton. At 8 p.m. Rev. Singleton preached again. The Delegates from St. Philip at the District conference at Graymont, Ga., reported much good done for the church. All class meetings of the St. Philip church will be held at the St. Philip Monumental church, New St., let all members govern themselves accordingly. On account of the rain on last Tuesday night there was no class meeting. Every member must come out next Tuesday night prepared to pay up for two weeks. The following services will be held on Sunday: Prayer meeting at 5 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 3 p.m. Preaching at 8 p.m. There will be a five nights entertainment given at St. James A. M. E. church March 11 to 15 for St. Philip's building fund. Concerts Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights. Admission Free Mesdames R. H. Singleton, C. L. White and others. First African Baptist Church. Much interest was manifested in each service at the F. A. B church on last Sunday and especially at the communion service in the afternoon, when the maid auditorium of the church was filled to its capacity and around the "Sacrament table" and the deacons' benches, ministers of the various churches in the city, and deacons occupied every available seat. At the 11 o'clock a m. service, the pastor, Rev. Jones, preached an interesting sermon from the 3rd chapter of Acts and 14th verse. Text "Look on us." The theme of his discourse was "Looking correctly." The sermon very illustratively pictured the lane man from birth, who was placed in the beautiful gate-way of the temple of worship to ask alms and by looking correctly on Peter and John, God's messengers as commanded received more than he asked for, not silver and gold but perfect limbs and activity of a perfect man. At the 8:30 o'clock p. m. service his text was selected from St. John S:12, subject, "What Christ is to the world." The church is in progress of a "Mortgage burning Rally" and the members are working quietly, yet diligently to accomplish their aim, even before the time matures in order to establish a record breaking era in the old church for a number of years. The pastor and officers are on the alert, and have been advancing their best ideas and plans to keep alive the active spirit of the members. A spacious clock has been placed on the right side of the pulpit to announce the hours each hundred dollars is raised until the entire amount necessary to burn the mortgage, has been raised. The novelty of the clock has aroused much interest in the rally. The clock struck its hour Sunday last and is nearing the second hour. The Brotherhood Union will be addressed by the pastor on to-morrow (Sunday) night. The choir will render select music on to-morrow night. A grand Red, White and Blue entertainment will be given at the home of Deacon Wm. II Ward, 503 W. 34th St. Monday night March 11, for benefit of the church. Admission 10 cents. Mrs. Julia A. Ward and the ladies committee will serve you. The pastor made a flying trip to Atlanta during the week on urgent business but will fill his pulpit on to-morrow. The memorial windows are being put in now by a Philadelphia firm, and will be completed within a few weeks. The designs are beautiful and will add much to the beauty of the church. Other work will begin as soon as this is completed. The members are asked to con- SPEND $1.00 WITH SCOTT BROS. WEST BROAD AND GWINNETT AND GET A TICKET FOR A PHOTO OF YOURSELF FREE tirbute liberally as the pastor and officers hope to have all work done on a cash basis and can only do so with your co-operation. Special Notice to Odd Fellow Lodges and Households. The committee on entertaining the District Grand Lodge is requested to meet at Duffy street hall on Friday night March 29th at 8:30 o'clock. All lodges and households that have not appointed their committees are requested to do so at once. J. S Causey, Chairman. Ed. H. Burke, General Sec'y. Saving Money is A Habit... Get the habit of Saving a part of your Earnings each week. $1.00 starts An Account The Wage Earners Loan & Investment Co. 468 WEST BROAD ST, Savannah, Ga. F. F. JONES Dealer in BEEF, VEAL, MUTTON, LAMB, PORK, HAMS, BACON and CORNED BEEF All kinds of GAME in season. Stall 31, City Market. The Acme Bicycle Store K. 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Rankin after a stay of three weeks in Columbus, Ga, returned to the city this week. Six reliable canvassers can secure a position by calling on Mrs. M. L. Horne, 776 East Waldburg street. Miss Eleanor Jones of 000 Henry street east, who has been ill for the past two weeks is very much improved. C. A. Glossner, 24 Ontario St., Rochester, N. Y., has recovered from a long and severe attacks of Kidney trouble, his cure being due to Foley's Kidney Pills. After detailing his case he says: "I am only sorry I did not learn sooner of Foley Kidney Pills. In a few day's time my backache completely left me and I felt greatly improved. My kidneys became stronger, ditzy spells left me and I was no longer annoyed at night. I feel 100 per cent better since using Foley's Kidney Pills." Tonic in action, quick in results. Try them. Livingstons Pharmacy. Ask Pate's Drug Store about the Nyall Line. Mrs. John Ray left on last Thursday on the City of Montgomery for her home. Her many friends wish her a pleasant trip. Large front room to rent, neatly furnished with bathroom and modern improvements, suitable for one or two gentlemen. 503 Park avenue west, Mrs. Sarah Heyward. Mrs F. A. Curtwright of Joliet, Ill., who has been in the city for the past month on account of the death of her mother, left Tuesday for home with her two children A Cold, Lagrique. Then Pneumonia. Is too often the fatal sequence and coughs that hang on weaken the system and lower the vital resistance. R. G. Collins, Postmaster, Barnegat, N. J., was troubled with a severe la gripe cough.] He says: "I would be completely exhausted after each hit of violent coughing. I bought a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar compound and before I had taken it all the coughing spells had entirely ceased. Foley's Honey and Tar compound can't be beat." It stops the cough by healing he cause. Refuse substitutes. Laggston Pharmacy. Rev. McD. Spencer, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church made a flying trip to Augusta this week where he conducted a revival in one of the leading churches there. Mr. M. G. Graham has removed from 626 Park Avenue west to 626 York street west. Mr. Graham has opened a grocery store at his new place and will be pleased to have his friends call to see him. We are now at our new home 1009 West Broad street. On account of the recent illness of the pastor, Deacon Geo. S. Williams very acceptably delivered an interesting discourse at First Congregational Church at the morning services. Deacon Williams was the recipient of congratulations from all who heard him. Don't Neglect a Child's Cough The "Child's Welfare" movement has changed the attention of thoughtful people everywhere. Mothers are natural supporters and will find in Foley's Honey and Tar Compound a most valuable aid. Coughs and colds that unchecked lead to croup, bronchitis and pneumonia yield quickly to the healing and soothing qualities of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. Contains no updates and no harmful drugs. Is a medicine, not a narcotic. Refuse substitutes, Livingstons Pharmacy. Mr. D. Arthur Headen, of New York, who enjoys the distinction of being one of the few Negro aviators, is in the city the this week enroute to Jacksonville, where he expects to begin a country flight up the Atlantic E. A. Hill wishes to thank the brothers of Olympia Lodge K. of P No. 10 responding so liberally. The brothers who visited the home February 29th, were R. B Holmes, C. C.; G. L. Binyard, E. L. Martin, W. J. Williams, J M. Northington, W. M. Holder, W. B Floyd, R. W. Roberson, Rev. J. H. Gordon, C H. Blount, M, of F. What was formally known as Starr of Savannah Fountain No. 2450 United Order of.True Reformers is now The R.B.C. with the following officers: Mrs.F.H.Starr, President; Mrs.Rebecca Sanders, Vice president; Mrs. Lucinda Maxwell, Chairlady; Mrs.Janie Dayis, Treasurer; Mrs.Iula Smalls, F.S. Mrs. Maudina Clayton Suthern and sister, Miss Rhetta Clayton, of Wilmington, N.C., have been in the city since February, 24th, called here by the illness and death of their father, the late Augustus P. Clayton. While in the city they have been the guests of Captain and Mrs John Starr, the former being the God-father of Mrs. Suthern. They were later joined by Mrs Suthern's husband, the Rev.W. B Suthern, Jr., rector of St. Marks Episcopal Church, Wilmington, N.C. Mrs. F. Dudley entertained on last Sunday afternoon a few of her friends with a dinner informally in honor of her cousin, Mrs. John Ray of New Bedford, Mass. Backache Almost Unbearable Is an almost certain result of Kidney trouble. D. Toomy, 803 E. Olive St. Bloomington, Ill., says "I suffered with backache and pains in my kidney which were almost unbearable. I gave Foley Kidney Pills a good trial, and they have done wonders for me. Today I can do a real hard day's work and not feel the effects." Foley Kidney Pills will cure any case of kidney and bladder trouble not beyond the reach of medicine. No medicine can do more. Livingstons Pharmacy. Card of Thanks. We desire to return many thanks to friends for their kindness shown our mother during her recent illness and death. Mrs. E. A. DeLyons Mr. D. S. Larsheay. Dear old friend: I take this method in thanking my friends both white and colored for their sympathy and help throughout the illness and death of my beloved wife, which occurred February 24th, 1912. Our lost is Heaven's gain. Two nicely situated rooms at No. 124 East 33d St. Coming Events in the Social World. NOTICE—Articles in this column one eent per word March 18th, Monday. Spring. Dance by the Royal Roosters at Harris street Hall. Tickets 25 cents. New St. Philip cordially.solicit your presence at their one night Social Fair and Musical Entertainment at Masonic Temple Thursday evening March 14th, 1912. From 8 to 12 m. Tickets 15 cents. March 12th, Tuesday. Repeated Dance by Boys of Pleasure A. and S. C. at Masonic Temple. Tickets 25 and 40 cents. March 11th, Monday. Grand Spring Hop by The E and W. Laundry Drivers' Association at Harris street Hall. Tickets 15 and 25 cents. March 11th, Monday. Red, White and Blue Entertainment for benefit of F. A. B. Church, Franklin Square, at residence of Mrs. Wm. H. Ward, 503 34th street. Tickets 10 cents. March 20th, Wednesday. The Friendly Brothers A. and S. C. 24th, annual dance at Harris street Hall. Tickets 20 and 35 cents. March 11th, Monday. First Spring Dance of the Friendly Sisters A. and S. C Branch at Masonic Temple. Tickets 20 and 35 cents. March 18th, Monday. House Party at the residence of Mrs. L. M. 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WEST BROAD STREET Phone YE TROUBLE The Odd Fellows Building Association is now ready to offer stock at $5.00 per share to all Odd Fellows and inmates of the House Hold of Ruth. We ask every loyal member to purchase some amount of stock that we will be able to furnish a modern hall that all may be suitably accommodated. For further information call on any of the officers or directors Information cheerfully given C. W. ALEXANDER Sect'y 1417 Reynold St. A. M. MONROE & CO. JAS. BACON, Manager. PAUL STEELE, Embalmer. Prompt and courteous attention given all business entrusted to us. Everything of the latest style. EYE TROUBLES We take care of your EYES by Fitting the proper glasses and the right kind of frames to your face. You are assured good attention. Dr. M. Schwab's & 118 Bull Street, Corner State M. Schwab's & 118 Bull Street, Corner State IF You Don't Believe it Drop in and take a Look at Our Store. We Carry Everything. Youno longer have to go to Broughton Street. 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Williams tion is now ready to offer stock at and inmates of the House Hold of purchase some amount of stock turn hall that all may be suitably ac-call on any of the officers or di- NDER, Sect'y, 1417 Reynold St. ROE & CO. and Embalmers PAUL STEELE, Embalmer. ention given all business thing of the latest style. ray and Black Cars Phone 1211 DUBLES ab's & Son Corner State AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS A movement is on foot, backed up by some of the most prominent men of the race, to aid the 61,131 depositors of the Freedmen's bank to get back their money, with the earnings of many years. The amount which the government bank owes the depositors is $1,291,744.50. In addition about $300,000 is due the old colored sailors and soldiers, which amount if secured will go toward the erection of a permanent home for them. The matter is to come up before the present congress and much pressure is being brought to bear to get the bills through. Senator Roberts of Massachusetts will present the bills asking the Freedmen's depositors be given their money, and the $300,000 due the old sailors and soldiers be returned. Among the senators who are taking personal interest in the matter is Senator J. J. Fitzpatrick, chairman of the committee on appropriations. Among the influential members of the race who are interested in the movement are Rev. Dr. S. L. Corruthers of Washington, D. C.; Hon. J. C. Napler, Register of the treasury; Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Bishop Alexander Walters, Rev. James White and many others. The prevailing opinion in the country is that the money wrested from the hands of the poor depositors be refunded. Just what disposition congress will take of the matter is being watched with great interest—Exchange. There ought to be more business establishments in Memphis operated by our people. But, you say, there are too many now. No, you will not patronize them is the reason they are not a success. Throw your trade to them and let them widen out their places of business and all will be able to employ our boys and girls as they come out of school. We don't mean by this that your boy and girl must not seek any kind of work to do when they come out of school, but in case there be enough business places of your own we will be able to employ a number of them. So learn to support your own enterprises and institutions of all kinds and also your professional men. Stop saying you would not allow a negro doctor in your house, or that a negro lawyer cannot attend to your case in court, or that you will not trade with So-and-So, because he will not do this or that like white folks. Stop wanting something for nothing from your own business men. Stop all this stiffness and big-headedness and build each other up. The white people love to see you have race pride; that is, the better class of white people and will credit you with having common sense—Memphis News. The New York Times claims that the friends of the negroes are doing them a disservice when they bring actions in the courts to compel theater managers to sell them tickets to any part of their theaters. It avers that the white patrons would cease to patronize the theaters on account of their prejudice against negroes. Have the whites of New York ceased to patronize the street cars and the railroads? Do they cease from attending the public library, the parks, etc., because negroes are admitted to them? The editor of the Times passes for a brainy man and yet is guilty of perpetrating such rot. The fact is that the great body of white people in this country care nothing for these matters, it is only a few who dread the comparison between themselves and negroes. They seem to think that their alleged superiority is in danger of being questioned and hence they seek to remove the competition against them by having the negroes removed from their just position. If race prejudice were left alone it would die of the lack of proper nutrition. It feeds upon such carrion.—Pledmont Advocate. The viewpoint is everything. If you don't think straight you can't see straight. The Chicago Defender says: "The United States government gave last year $1,430,000 to Indian education and $100,000 to negro education. Comment unnecessary." But comment is necessary. The Indian owned the country before the white man, and the white man robbed him of it; it is as little as it could do, then, to make him some payment in the education of his remnants. Again; the Indian is very generally regarded and treated as a ward of the nation, with no inheritance in citizenship. On the other hand, the negro is a free citizen of the nation, and no ward, and has an undisputed inheritance in citizenship. The Indian is dependent; the negro is independent.—New York Age. The squirrel is not the only animal which prepares for the future. The wolf, the fox, the lynx, the wild and domestic dog, bury portions of food in the ground against the next calls of hunger; the owls, ravens and other birds hide food for future use, and the spider, the ant and the bees are diligent in preparing for coming contingencies. -Christian Index. A Chinaman prefers the Chinese newspaper, the Irishman the Irish newspaper; the German, Dago, Anglo-Saxon, Greek—in fact, every human being prefers the literature made by his own people except the American negro. He prefers the newspapers printed by white men. Of course there are exceptions to this rule. In the matter of developing the colored man along lines of race love, scarcely a beginning has been made. We can see the baneful effects of the disloyalty of the colored man on every hand and, wherever we turn. In this city there are hundreds of dry goods stores owned by whites, while only one is owned by a colored company. There are only 75,000 whites to support hundreds of stores, and 18,000 colored people to support one store. If they had sense enough to do this, soon this store would cover a city square and employ hundreds of their young men and women; but they are too ignorant to patronize their own concern. What is true of the dry goods store is true of every other line except in the case of the undertakers and physicians, and it has been proven that white people as a rule do not care to mix up with the darky in death or sickness. The Dallas Express does not call attention to these things out of prejudice to the white people, but to enlighten the colored man on the great doctrine of self-help, without the practice of which no race can rise to respectable consideration. Our schools, academies and colleges are filled to overflowing with bright young men and women who must find respectable and paying employment. They have a right to expect this from their own race. The fathers of the present generation of negroes were for the most part born free, at any rate they know nothing of slavery. They are American citizens. They must not only accept liberty, but its responsibilities as well. One of these responsibilities is the care of the family and encouragement of the rising youth. The practice of the doctrine of self help is the lever which must lift the lump. Let us begin today; tomorrow may be too late.-Dallas Express. The natives of the west coast of Africa are to have a supply of high hats and paper collars. What they want with either is not apparent at this remove from "Africa's golden sands." A New York steamer has just gone to the west coast loaded with things the natives fancy. "High hats and paper collars are affected in Liberian circles," the news item says, and "the natives prefer things to the mere token of the value of things. Money does not mean much to them. They prefer barter." Perhaps it is so, but Judge Stewart did not look it nor tell us so when he was recently in New York. We are sure, however, the west coast natives will outgrow the weakness for high hats and paper collars. If they have it. First the child, then the youth, then the man, and it takes time, sometimes a thousand years. Children like to parade in the clothes of old folks, and old folks often dress in the styles and colors of young people. So with races. Japan is in the transformation stage from Oriental to European manners. So, we once saw a tall Japanese in Yokohama who had on a big colored gown, like a bathrobe, belted with a cord, flapping open in front, with a derby hat on his head and American shoes on his feet. That was ten years ago. We suppose, now, he is wearing a full dress suit three times a day. A west coast African native with a high hat and collar on, and nothing else, is a hopeful improvement upon the naked native—New York Age. The negro fraternal organizations, in this state especially, have been taught a most forceful lesson, in the fact that they can't very successfully conduct mercantile business in connection with insurance business. In order to make a success of such establishments there must be a great deal of money invested and people must be secured, who understand the kind of business it is intended to conduct in every essential detail. Of course most of these concerns are run upon the co-operative plan and the people who take stock are always selfish about who should conduct the business and in consequence sentiment controls the affairs instead of cold business, and we can never hope to make any business succeed unless it is run upon the most strict business basis.—Newport (Va.) News Star. The steady growth of negro newspapers in the various sections of the country and the interest they take in the local affairs of the people, always of a helpful character, with only incidental interest in "national affairs" has been very remarkable during the past ten years. The home, the church, the school and business interests have taken the place, almost entirely, of the editorial opinion of the negro newspaper to the exclusion of political and personal discussion. That is to say, our editors are beginning to "east down their buckets where they are" for the waters of life. The Sunday School Lesson Sunday School Lesson for March 10, 1912. JESUS THE HEALER. Golden Text.—Himself took our infirmities, and bear our sicknesses. Matt 8:17. Leason Text.—Mark 1:29-45; Matt. 4:23-25. Commit vs. 40-41. Time.—A. D. 28. Place.—Capernaum. Exposition.—Jesus' Power Over Sickness, 29-34. Here we have Jesus in the home. The family invited Jesus to dinner and well were they repaid; it always pays to invite Jesus to our homes. (Matt. 25:37, 40, 34). There was sickness in this home and they did the wisest thing that can be done in sickness, "They tell him of her." (v. 30). Jesus would have us today act toward him just as the disciples did when he was here on earth. (Heb. 18:8). He would have felt hurt if Peter had run off for a doctor instead of coming first right to him. There was no delay in telling Jesus, "straightway" (v. 30 R. V.). Note just what Jesus did. (1) "He came." Jesus could heal at a distance (John 4:50-53) but he loved to come right to the afflicted one. Today there is too much trying to minister to the sick and suffering and slining at a distance. (2) "He took her by the hand." It is the hand grasp of a strong, well hand that the sick need; it is the hand grasp of a holy, strong hand that the sinful and weak hand. This taking by the hand religion is much needed in many of our churches today. (3) "He raised her up." People need to be lifted; it is not enough to say "Arise." Then it was "the fever left her." Sickness vanishes when Jesus comes. She at once began to use her new strength in ministering to her healer. A wonderful scene follows (vs. 33, 34); the people wait until the Sabbath closes at sunset, then from every corner of Capernaum, they bring to Jesus all the demon-possessed and sick; they had had proof of his power to deliver and heal. Would that we who have so much more proof would bring all our devil-tormented and sick ones to him. But these people were very like us—they were not so eager for spiritual blessings as for healing, but Jesus healed "every one of them." (Luke 4.50). These great blessings and wonderful manifestations of the divine power of "Jesus did not result in a spiritual regeneration of the place. (Matt 11:23, 24.) Jesus Alone With God, 35-38. Jesus healing work cost him something; the strain upon his intensely sympathetic nature and the drain upon his vital forces were far beyond what we ordinarily think. He needed rest after POETRY of and by Our People I sing the hymn of the conqueror, who fell in the battle of life. The hymn of the wounded, the beaten, the overwhelmed in the strife; Not the solitant song of the victors, for whom the resounding acclaim Of nations was lifted in chorus, whose brows wore the chaplet of fame; But the hymn of the low and the humble, the weary, the broken in heart, Who strove and who failed, acting bravely silent and desperate part; Whose youth bore no flower on its brow, whose hopes burned in ashes away. From whose hands slipped the prize they had grasped at, who stood at the dying-of day With the wreck of their life all around them, unplifted, unheeded, alone. With death swooping down, 'er their failure, and all but their faith overthrown. While the voice of the world shouts its chorus; its paean for those who have won; While the trumpet is sounding triumphant, and high to the breeze and the sun Glad banners are waving, hands clasping, and hurrying feet Through the crown-crowned victors, I stand on the field of defeat. In the shadow, with those who are fallen, and wounded, and dying, and there Chant a requiem low, place my hand on their pain-knoted brows, breathe a prayer. Hold the hand that is helpless, and whisper—They only the victor win. Who have fought the good fight and have wounded the demon that tempts us within; Who have held to their faith uneducated by the prize that the world holds on high; Who have dared for a high cause to suffer, resist, fight—if need be, to die." Speak, History! who are Life's victors? Unnell thy long annals and say. Are they whom the world called victors—who won the success of a day? The martyrts or Nero? The Spartans who fell at Thermopyla's tryst. Or the Persians and Xerxes? His judges or Socrates? Pillate or Christ? —W. W. Story. FORGETTING. Let us forget the little elights that pained us. that eventful day in Capernaum, but there was a place of refreshment that brought more lasting relief to his burdened heart, and quicker restoration to his exhausted energies and a larger increment of power for the work yet to be done, than the softest couch. He needed rest, but he needed God more. (cf. Mark 6:31-46). After wearying days, and in anticipation of coming events, Jesus always spent long hours in prayer. (Luke 6:12; John 6:15; Luke 22:39-46.) Many a follower of his has learned the same secret of refreshment after past and preparation for coming effort. His choice of the time and place to pray are full of suggestiveness and severely condemns the follow of those who think they can do all the necessary praying while at their work and can pray equally well at all times and in all places. The man who would help men by intimate fellowship with them must cultivate a still more intimate fellowship with God. Simon and they that were with him followed him not to imitate his wise example but to get him to do what they thought wise. Jesus has many such followers. Their thought was a great revival is in the air and Jesus must not waste time out there in the desert in prayer. To Jesus these hurrying crowds were the reason for hurrying away from and not back to Capernaum. Jesus' Power to Cleanse the Leper, 40-45. This leper would have fled from a rabbit; he flees to Jesus. The leper had no precedent for his act but faith does not ask a precedent. There is nothing like a sense of our need and of our utter ruin without Christ to make us forget all difficulties and cast all doubts to the winds to get right to his feet. In v. 40 we find faith in Jesus' divine power, but questioning concerning the greatness of his divine love. Note well the word "compassion" in v. 41. His miracles were the simple spontaneous expression of his compassionate love. (Matt. 14:14). So far from being at this stage of his ministry credentials to which he wished to refer, they were rather hindrances and he strove to keep them from observation as far as possible. (v. 43). Dut love was more than prudence to Jesus, and where suffering came to him for help, he could no more keep from helping them than the sun can keep from shining upon everything in its path. Touching the leper made Jesus ceremonially unclean but it made the leper clean, (cf. 2 Cor. 5:21). If we would heal the leprosy that shuts the leper out from the society of the clean, we must come as near to the drunkard and rum-seller and the harlot as Jesus did and stretch out the hand of love and touch them. "I will," said Jesus, "Be thou clean;" these are the words of a fanatic, a charlatan or of God. (cf. Gen. 1:3; Ps. 33:9; Mark 4:39; 5:41; Heb. 1:3). Which they were the sequel shows. Leading Questions—Over what did Jesus have authority? Upon whom did he have compassion? What proofs have we in this lesson of his deity? What specific lessons may we learn from his conduct? The greater wrongs that rankle sometimes yet: The pride with which some lofty one disdained us— Let us forget. Let us forget our brother's fault and falling. The yielding to temptation that beset. That he perchance, though grief be unavailing. Cannot forget. But blessings manifold past all deserving. Kind words and helpful deeds, a countless throng. The fault o'er come, the rectitude unswerving. Let us remember long. —Exchange. RICHES. RICHES. I look out. Upon the ground Countless flakes of snow abound. But the rays that bring the day Diamonds before me lay. I look up. Across the sky Sheets of clouds are passing by. Ere they into rain unfold I behold large sheets of gold. I look down. Between its sides, Softly on a river glides. Now does full-grown Luna shine On a flowing silver mine. I look in. The stress of fears Brings a dread of coming years. Faith and hope and love appear. And supply the needed cheer. Who doth crave for riches great? He can find them at his gate. Nature many-handed goes. On each man her riches pours. -A. A. L. Wilson, in Southern Life, Mag- azine. OF THE SPIRIT. It is not the sunset bright Upon the burning sand, It is not the tempest's might On the unresisting strand; But it is an action tender As if a grace it would render, Removes the veil from our moral sight. And then we find that we stand In the glory of heaven's splendor. It is not the music heard Outringing loud and clear, It is not the spoken word That we are so glad to hear; But it is that tone of feeling Into our own hearts stealing From our hearts that by our grief are stirred To the trembling of a tear Their tender revealing. —Isaac Bassett Choate. SORROW AND JOY. Not only does grim Sorrow bring the themes that cause the tards to sing. But also does fair Joy awake And merry songs the poets make. The poets call on men to weep And from their hearts all burdens sweep. The light of Joy is ne'er so bright Till we emerge from Sorrow's night. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON ON BEING SIMPLE TUSKEGEE EDUCATOR'S ADVICE TO PUPILS OF HIS SCHOOL. One of the objects of education among all people, everywhere, is to help the individual get rid of all forms of exaggeration—of everything that indicates superficiality or misrepresentation. $\textcircled{8}$ A great many of you when you first come here are greatly disappointed because you do not get into the classes you think you the entitled to get into. This means that here, as in every good school, we are trying to get you to the point where you will know what you know well. It is true in some of the colored schools, not so much now as a number of years ago, in regard to studies, that there is a great deal of misrepresentation, a great deal that indicates superficiality. The time has come when we want to get rid of everything that misrepresents; everything in the way of studies that does not indicate the exact truth. There are a great many students who think they are getting education, who think they are getting on in the world if they have in their hand a large number of textbooks, with large names attached to them. That is all right if you understand what is in the textbooks—if you have reached the point where you can thoroughly master that which you go over, but it is many times better for you to have a simple textbook in your hand, to be in a low class and understand thoroughly everything that you go over than it is for you, merely for the sake of having the name of studying this or that, to have a large number of textbooks in your hand, studying a number of subjects which you do not understand, which you are not able to make a part of yourself. I am glad to say that in the matter of the names of schools there is not as much misrepresentation at the present time as there was in former years. Still there is too much misrepresentation. You know, and most of us know, that throughout the south there are institutions which pass under the names of universities, of colleges, that are not in real, downright, honest fact, worthy of being called high schools. Some of them would scarcely pass for first-class grammar schools, and the pity of it all is in the fact that students in these so-called universities, these so-called colleges, are deceived. They think they are getting a college education, think they are getting a university education, when really they are, not getting a first-class grammar school education, not getting a first-class high-school education. The time has come when everywhere we want to get rid of all this sham, all this misrepresentation. If a school has a curriculum that entitles it to do grammar-school work, it ought to be called a simple grammar school. If it has a curriculum that entitles it to do high-school work, it ought to be called a high school, and once and for all, we ought to get rid of all this aggression. If a school is doing college work, if it is doing university work, it has a right to be called by such names, but it is a misrepresentation to the students and to the public to go on calling these institutions by the names of colleges and universities when they are not doing that kind of work. Then there are not a few young men and women who think the way to exhibit their education is by the use of long words. Some of them go to a dictionary and look up some long word when they want to write a letter, when they want to write a composition. When they go in public to speak they spend hours and hours searching through the dictionary in order to find a word that nobody understands but themselves, and they pass that off as signifying education. Once and for all, we want to get rid of all such misrepresentation and remember that the person with the highest degree of education, the greatest culture, is the person who uses simple words that everybody in the community can understand, words that everybody in the audience can understand, if they happen to be speaking to an audience. The person who has culture will in private association, in public speaking, in writing letters, or writing anything for the public, use simple words, simple terms that anybody can understand. I repeat, the way to indicate that you have education is not by the use of long words, complicated, involved sentences, but by the use of simple words, short sentences. One of the things that indicates that a person has not education, that he has merely a smattering of it, is to hear such person go out of his way when speaking in company or to an audience, in order to use some long word. You can always be sure that such a person is lacking in genuine education. Students who go out from this institution may also exert their influence in helping our people to get rid of the habit of having so many titles, so many meaningless and worthless degrees. You can scarcely meet in the street, or anywhere else, a minister unless he is called a doctor of divinity. Some of them can scarcely read or write, some of them cannot read or write a simple English sentence, yet they parade themselves as as doctors of divinity. Worse than that, some of them call themselves doctors of law. We want everywhere to exert our influence to get rid of all that sham. In fact, the beat title by which any person can be called is the simple title of mister. It indicates a certain degree of vulgarity, a certain degree of ignorance for a person to always be parading his degrees before the public. You know there are some people who never write a letter without signing themselves D. D., LL. D. That indicates superficiality. That kind of thing is the very best indication that such persons lack genuine education, lack genuine culture. I have had a good many letters from such persons as President Ellot, the former president of Harvard university; President H. Hdley of Yale university, Dr. Frissell of Hampton, and scores of persons in that class, but I have never known of a case where any of them have signed their names and then put D. D. or LL. D. after their names. The fact is we have been wild, in many cases, in this degree business, and many people who have been too lazy to get genuine education, have sought to cover up their ignorance and their vulgarity by parading after their names, a lot of letters—A. B., A. M., D. D., LL. D., etc. Why I have actually received letters from persons with all those titles signed after their names. Whenever a person gets a letter with all those titles after the signature, he makes up his mind—he does not express it—he makes up his mind that this is a letter, not from an educated person, but from an ignorant person, a vulgar person, lacking in culture, a person lacking in real, genuine taste. If you have education, if you are entitled an a degree, if you have anything that indicated real culture, real worth, real education, never be afraid lest the world will not find it out sooner or later. This kind of exaggeration, beginning in school, leads a step or two further, and is sadly exhibited in city life among our people. Go into many of the large cities and you will see young men and women dressed in a way that indicates they are living a falsehood, dressed in a costly manner, dressed as though they had an income of $1,000 a month, when at the same time, as a matter of fact, they are perhaps working people, having an income of $5 or $6 a week. This is dishonesty. It indicates vulgarity, it indicates deception. People who get into the habit of exaggeration, especially those who live in cities, often pretend even that they own property which they do not own. They eat food, the kind of food that their real circumstances do not warrant them in eating, and instead of living a straightforward, simple, honest life, in speaking and in writing, in eating, in everything—they lead a superficial, false life; in the end it leads them into all kinds of difficulties. All that I am trying to indicate to you in what I am saying to you tonight is this: In simplicity there is strength. If you want to show to the world that you have education, that you have culture, you must show it in leading a simple life, by being simple in speech, using simple words, short words, simple sentences, short sentences; by being simple in dress, simple in everything, without undue exaggeration. If you are thus simple you will indicate to the world in a way that no one will dispute that you have genuine education, that you have genuine culture. The way to show that you have education of the best kind, of the highest kind, is not by the use of titles, not by fingering a few big books with large names, long names, but by knowing a little well and going about the world, not representing yourself as somebody else, but representing yourself to be that which you really are. All through life, remember this: Try to be all that you seem to be. Be more than you seem to be, and you will succeed. NEGRO'S BRAVERY SAVES LIVES Louisville, Ky.-Herolsm of Stewart Wade, a colored janitor, who ran his elevator to the top floor twice through the flames, saved the occupants of the fashionable six-story St. James apartment house from death when fire destroyed the structure. Just as Wade finished his second trip the cable broke and the cage dropped to the floor of the basement. Seventy-five people were rendered homeless and driven into the zero weather clad only in their night clothes. Nothing was saved and the loss will total more than $100,000. Mrs. E. S. Collins, an aged woman, received a broken leg by falling down stairs. EQUAL TO EMERGENCY. William Collier, the player, tells of a street faker who was eloquently holding forth to a crowd with regard to the virtues of his cement. He was demonstrating by actual experiments the wonders it might perform. He took up a plate, broke it into halves, cemented the two pieces and then suspended from the mended plate a tenpound weight. "As strong as steel, gents," bellowed the faker, "and always ready. To this plate I have hung a ten-pound weight. I will now substitute therefor a 25-pound weight. The cement, you observe, holds firm. I now increase the weight to 30 pounds, and—" At this point in his discourse the plate broke and there was a crash, whereat the crowd smiled broadly The faker, however, refused to be cast down by this mishap. "And now, gents," he continued, "you will further observe that the plate now breaks with ease, thus affording an opportunity to cement the edges more carefully and firmly together whenever it is desirable to do so."—New York Herald. The Farm HOW TO MAKE BUTTER. COOD SEED PAYS. A correspondent of the Philadelphia Record household department having asked how to make butter, the inquiry was referred to the firm of Austin Leonard & Son of Troy, Hartford county, Pa., butter makers, who have been awarded premiums at the Pennsylvania and New York state fairs. They send the following instructive answer as to early and later processes: "In our early butter making we set our milk in shallow tin pans of six quarts' capacity and let it stand until it clabbered. Then the cream was skimmed off and stored until enough had accumulated for a churning. It was churned in a dash churn, gathered into a lump, taken up with a ladle, salted to taste and worked over with the ladle until the buttermilk was very nearly.worked out, then left for a few hours for the salt to dissolve and the color to develop. It was then reworked until all streaks disappeared and the remaining buttermilk was worked out. It was then ready for the table or to be packed into firkins for the market. "Subsequently we adopted the Cooley submerged system for the more complete raising of the cream without souring. "Then came the use of the separator, superseding the Cooley system. Separated cream should be cooled to about 15 degrees and kept at a temperature about 60 degrees for 24 hours. It will then, by development of lactic acid, be sufficiently ripened to churn. We use a revolving churn, scalding it before the cream is poured into it. At this stage the cream should be thick and run smoothly from the storage pails. The temperature should be 62 degrees. The churn should revolve about forty times a minute for from fifteen to twenty minutes, when the butter will form in granules. The churn is then rinsed with water at 60 degrees and the buttermilk drawn off. The butter should then be washed with water (60 degrees) until the water remains clear. Then take out the butter, weigh it, add three-quarters of an ounce of salt to the pound. Work it until the salt is evenly distributed and the brine is worked out. It is then ready for the table or the market." TO EXALT CORN. Recently there has been considerable agitation favoring the suggestion that Indian corn be made the national floral emblem of the United States. The idea seems to be meeting with widespread approbation, and if the movement continues to grow as it has recently, it is likely to become formidable, says the Dallas News. When everything is taken into consideration it is difficult to think of a more appropriate or more representative plant for the purpose than Indian corn, or malze. It is majestic, stately, beautiful and useful. Its dark, rich green is symbolical of growth and vitality. Its ears of fruit are literally burdens of food, suggesting relief from hunger and promise of prosperity. Its prolificness represents liberty and plenty. Its adaptability to all latitudes of our country is symbolical of patriotism, since it does not confine its generosity to any one section, but grows luxuriantly from our northernmost border to where the warm waves of the gulf break upon the southern shore, where the trees are draped with Spanish moss and the air is redolent with the perfume of magnolia and cotton bloom. The convertibility of the entire plant to good and useful purposes is suggestive of the spirit of sacrifice, since it offers its all upon the altar of human welfare. Its bracing roots and sturdy stalk represent strength and power. And added to all these things is the fact that it is a native American plant. FARM TIMBER. The Ohio Agricultural Experiment station, in some tests to determine the durability of farm timbers, found that large posts usually last longer than small ones of the same wood. It makes no difference, says a report received by the department of agriculture, which end of the post is put in the ground, except that preference should be given to the sounder or larger end. In stiff clay soil the posts generally rot just beneath the surface of the ground, whereas in porous, sandy or gravelly soil they usually rot throughout the buried portions. Posts standing in constantly wet soils last longer than in soils which are alternately wet and dry. Seasoning does not seem to have any marked effect on durability. Timber growing rapidly and in the open is not so good as the same variety growing in the woods. The evidence appears to show that it is not a good time to cut posts just as the tree begins to grow in early spring. The wood at the center of the tree is not so good as that just inside the sap wood. In an average lot of so-called first-class posts on the market a number can usually be selected that are defective, though they may appear sound and firm. The defectiveness is usually indicated by a somewhat darker color than normal, especially near the center of the tree. COOD SEED PAYS. Some persons purchase and plant poor seeds simply because it is cheap. The best is none too good when it comes to investing in flower, garden and field seeds. With all thing it pays to buy the best, but it is doubly true of seeds. There is no profit at all, and often actual loss, in planting poor seed; while with good seed a good and highly profitable crop may be expected when all other conditions are equally good. Of late years farmers and gardeners have come to appreciate the value of high-grade seed. The corn yield during the few past years has been increased in many cases from 10 to 30 per cent, by the use of high-grade and pure-bred seed corn. A dollar extra expended for extra good seed will almost invariably bring an extra return of from $2 to $10, which is splendid interest for the time on the money. Good seed corn will readily bring $2 a bushel, while extra high-grade seed will bring all the way from $3 to $5 a bushel, and there never has yet been an oversupply of the best seed. If you plant and grow the best and have extra high-quality seed to sell, people will make a beaten path to your door to purchase of you. Prize-winning seed corn will sell readily for $1 an ear, while champion prize-winning ears will frequently bring as high as $10 aplece. It pays to buy the best of all kinds of seeds. Two years ago we paid $1 a gallon for Lima bean seed and made more than $10 from the extra yield over seed which looked nearly as good, but which could have been purchased for 60 cents a gallon. It is similarly true of all garden and flower seeds. The best is none too good. Purchasing and planting good seed not only means a large and better yield the first season, but it means a greater yield for future years, the total larger yields amounting to perhaps 100 times the extra cost of the original good seed. In looking over catalogues, do not expect to buy the best for a low price. Time, labor and expense are required to produce good seed, and it cannot, of course, be sold cheaply. A 10-cent packet is worth more than 5 cents more than a 5-cent packet. Good seed has been selected with care; it is pure, and it can be relied upon, because it is fresh and viable. There is a satisfaction in growing the best of plants in the field, in the garden or in the flower bed. Many failures and disappointments come from planting old and worthless cheap seed. No firm can absolutely guarantee their seeds to grow and produce large crops, yet reliable firms will not knowingly sell goods that are not first class, fresh and true to named varieties. In growing flowers we always aim to purchase a few good and high-priced seeds rather than attempt to grow a lot of inferior plants. The few good ones are worth a whole yardful of poor ones. With garden and field seed we have found that it does not pay to bother with anything but the very best. RECLAMATION OF MARSH LANDS. A society known as "Det Norsemyrselskab" is maintained by the Norwegian government for reclaiming marshes and swamp lands and developing the manufacture and use of peat, writes Consul Rasmussen. This society disburses government appropriations in investigating marshes to ascertain the best uses to which they may be put. Whenever marsh reclamation work is approved in advance by the society, it contributes one-fourth of the total cost of the work. During the fifteen years that the society has operated in the two counties of North and South Bergenhus, 1,175 acres of marsh and swamp lands have been converted into good, tillable fields, at a cost of $25,634, a fraction over $22 an acre. It is estimated that the milk support will bring to the district an added income of $24,119 a year. The experience of Walter Larden on the pampas of Argentina indicate that the avoidance of poisonous herbs is not, as has sometimes been thought, an instinct born in animals. There is a poisonous weed on the pampas called romerilla, which the native-born cattle and sheep have learned to avoid, but imported cattle and horses have to be taught not to eat it. That is done by tying them fast and then burning heaps of the weed to the windward of them. The smell of the smoke breeds in them so great a dislike that they do not touch the green weed afterward. HORSE MARKINGS. Among horses, irrespective of the question of breed, white is much more commonly seen on the hind legs, or on one of them, than on the fore legs. And when the letter are white it is practically always true that you will find white on the hind legs too. According to the Horse World, when markings are present both behind and in front those on the hind limbs are usually the more extensive. MUCH INTEREST IN WEST INDIAN DEBATE Majority of Jamaicans Side With O'Connor DeCordova in Controversy. MORE VIEWS ON SUBJECT—J. S. WATSON CHARGES THAT THAD-DEUS L. M'DONALD MADE UN-WARRANTED ATTACK ON New York.—Many West Indian negroes now living in this county, who have been following the discussions relative to true conditions in Jamaica, are inclined to side with the views expressed on the subject by Attorney O'Connor DeCordova rather than with the pressions of Thaddeus L. McDonald, a student at Morgan college, Baltimore. Among those to side with Mr. DeCordova is J. S. Watson, a native of Jamaica, who asserts that Mr. McDonald made a warranted attack on Mr. DeCordova. Mr. Watson says: "During the long, drawn-out West Indian discussion in the papers, I remained passive for the reason that I abhor the idea of making myself conspicuous in print, and further, because of entertaining the hope that sooner or later some disinterested party would appear who would give the American public an impartial impression of the West Indian, based on his personal observation. "When, theerfore, I read O'Connor DeCordova's article respecting the West Indies, I concluded that it would terminate the controversy; first, because Mr. DeCordova is, to use Mr. McDonald's expression, "a man of intellectual attalment, social status and an unblemished character;" secondly, because of his vast experience through many years' practice at the bar and later, as high government official, which brought him in contact with all classes of West Indians; and thirdly, because he is a white man. "Thaddeus L. McDonald's, unwarranted attack on Mr. DeCordova's very fair statement has now induced me to take up the issue. I wish it distinctly understood at the ouset that my purpose is not to discuss the relative merits of the West Indian and the American, for that is not the point at issue. Furthermore, it is conceded that in every country on the face of the earth there are two classes of persons; the one representing the best type of citizenship and the other the conduct of whose members reflects discredit and disgrace on the land of their birth and their fellow citizens. It would therefore be unfair to one country as to the other to select a representative West Indian negro for comparison with a low type American negro and vice versa, and then say here is a proof of their superiority. Be that as it may; let us now examine some of Mr. McDonald's criticisms; "Mr. McDonald agrees with Mr. DeCordova that negroes in Jamaica are prominent in all walks of life, but declares that that gentleman has made the mistake of confounding the prosperity of the few with the welfare of the many, and then asks: 'Who are these men of whom Mr. DeCordova has spoken?' His answer is rich men, in some cases learned men; and in most cases men who do not regard themselves as negroes. "I know of no country where there is an equal distribution of its wealth among its inhabitants and where a general satisfaction prevails, except it be Moore's suggested 'Utopia'—some must be rich and others poor. Nor do I know of any land where there is an equality of mental capacity among its people—some must be learned and others illiterate. If all were commercial men, there would be no customers; if all were professional men there would be no clients or patients. "While admitting that the governor bestows judicial offices and other government positions on the negroes, McDonald says that these seeming honors are only a blind to the real conditions of the negro in Jamaica, and in fact, it is a mere pretext to strengthen the disadvantages and injustices under which the black man of Jamaica is laboring. This statement refutes itself. In the ordinary run of things and according to the principles of clear logic, it seems to me that any honor or distinction conferred by higher authorities on a member or members of a particular race is a recognition and an admission of its worth which redounds to the credit of the entire race and enhances its status as a consequence thereof. "But it appears that the sole 'grievance of this gentleman is the question of social equality. Good society, like all other well organized associations, lays down certain conditions precedent to entering it and imposes certain reasonable' rules to regulate its membership and to maintain its principles and ideals, and that, too, whether it is composed of a mixed race or of one particular race. The failure of an aspirant to comply with these requirements should not be made a ground for complaint, nor should it be deemed a good cause for airing his disappointment and chagrin. "It may be argued since these favorable conditions exist why don't they remain there and enjoy them instead of migrating to foreign lands? The answer is, the same rule prevails there as it does everywhere else. The average man is ambitious. When he is not seeking fame and fortune he is seeking knowledge and experience. and so his inquisitive nature asserting itself fills him with a desire to know the outside world of which he reads and hears and thus the West Indian, like the Italian, the German, the Frenchman, the Irishman and American, leaves his native shores and may be found not only in America, but also in all parts of the world. "Mr. McDonald would have us believe that the honors are conferred on the favored few, that is, those who bear the singular distinction of being mulattoes. The color of the assistant attorney general, the newly-appointed register of the Supreme court, and that of one of the resident magistrates, numerous justices of the peace and scores of others holding high government positions so clearly identifies them with the negro race that the broadest stretch of imagination and the most profound metaphysical reasoning would not lift them even in our minds to the happy medium—the mulattoes. To be charitable then, I must assert that the learned collegian is quite unfamiliar with the true conditions as they exist in Jamaica, and if he claims the contrary he must be charged with a wholesale departure from the truth. "His citation from Sidney Oliver's remarks in support of his contention contradicts rather than supports it. Here it is: 'The white Jamaican, whether foreign or Creole, has a prejudice which is scarcely to be differentiated from that of the American negro. But it is a prejudice operative only in so far as the colored man is individually inferior to the white man in capacity and achievement. The latter being equal, however, or regarded as equal they meet upon terms of apparent equality.' Manifestly this statement favors the negro, for it indicates that so long as he is respectable and is able to measure strides with the white man his color is not a bar to the enjoyment of the privileges and honors accorded his white brother. It follows, too, that any race, be it white or black, some of the members of which setting up a standard of good citizenship which is in harmony with reason, good morals and the notions of progressive industrial activities, may regard the other members thereof as being inferior who fall to live up to this standard, and whose views and actions are opposed to it. Mark you, not inferior in the sense of flesh and blood, but in the essentials of representative citizenship." FOR RACE ADVANCEMENT MEMPHIS NEWS-SCIMITAR TELLS WHITES OF THE SOUTH THAT THEY MUST UNDERSTAND NEW AND NATURAL EVOLUTION OF RACE RELATIONSHIP — PAPER OPPOSES IGNORANCE AND FAVORS EDUCATION. Memphis, Tenn.—Declaring for negro education, and advising the white people of the south that they must educate themselves to an understanding of the new and natural evolution in race relationship, the Memphis News-Scimitar, one of the most influential papers in the south, has attracted more than ordinary attention by taking such a broad-minded stand. Under the caption "Negro Advancement," the News-Scimitar says: "If all the colored brethren were Booker T. Washington's, remarks a Chicago editor, 'the race problem would vanish.'" "This is doubtful. The chief grievance against the colored man seems to be his disposition to rise to a level with the white man. We are told by Dr. Tom Dixon, for example, that as an ignorant laborer the colored man is all right, but that education spoils him—makes him a monstrosity." "If this is comprehensible at all, it seems that so long as the colored man is content to be little more than a mere animal, and to do the whites' dirty work, he is acceptable; but that as a man, with a soul, and aspirations and advancement, he is intolerable. "According to this view, Booker Washington is a monstrosity and just the sort of a man who is shaking the tranquility of the whites. But this view cannot be acceptable to the common sense of humanity. "There is an element in the south that makes noise out of all proportion to its numbers, which seeks to hold the negro, through his ignorance, in voluntary and perpetual slavery. Education and industrial skill threaten to emancipate him. Hence the tears. "It would be more true to say that if all whites had the broad mind and high spirit of Booker Washington, there would be no race question to settle. There would be hearty co-operation for the advancement of both whites and negroes. "The whole problem has grown out of the fact that while the colored leaders have made great progress toward a solution of the question growing out of race rivalry, the whites have entrenched themselves in negro hate and stood still. "The white people of the south need to educate themselves to an understanding of the new and natural evolution of race relationship." MAYBE SO. A local insurance expert has looked up the history of life insurance and claims that it is very ancient. "Demosathenes knew of it," he was telling a friend. "And probably sold it," was the response. "They say he was the sickest kind of a talker."—Pittsburg Post. A UTOPIAN PRAYER A Sermon Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.—Matt. 6:10. We are in the habit of ridiculing Utopia and the Utopians. If we take visionaries and dreamers at all seriously, we are inclined to regard them only with patronizing pity. They are so impractical, they are ahead of their times and they are neither safe nor gone. They will do for the future and for the millennium, but they will not do now. But, alas, for our consistency, for most of us are repeatedly offering the most Utopian prayer that has ever been spoken by human lips, and this is that prayer: "Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." Let us ask ourselves two questions: First, what does this prayer mean? Second, what are we going to do about it? First, what does this prayer mean? I take it that the prayer means literally what it says. It means literally "Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." That is to say, it means that men and women, just plain mortals, shall do God's will here on earth as God's will is done by angels in heaven. It means that God's will shall be done in the home, in the theater, in the store, in the counting house, in Wall street, in office, in factory, in legislative chambers and in government. It is a prayer that we may on earth see human society organized according to the will of God. It is a prayer that God's will shall be done in the heart of each individual and in every sphere of human activity, and that there shall be the same love, the same co-operation, the same spirit of helpfulness, the same beauty and joy and sweetness and light among men on earth as there is among the angels of heaven. Is such a thought as this wild, visionary, Utopian? I do not know. I simply know what the Lord's Prayer says, and I know, too, that if God's will is to be done in earth as it is in heaven, there will have to be some very radical changes made in the church, in business, in politics, in government and in industry. We may as well face the fact the prayer is altogether Utopian. And if we offer that prayer genuinely from the heart, with a sincere desire to have it answered, we, too, become Utopians, visionaries, dreamers, seekers after an impractical ideal, unsafe and insane, according to the common judgment of the world. Second, what are we going to do about it? Naturally, we should suppose that those of us who are so frequently offering this Utopian prayer ought to practice what we pray by doing God's will ourselves and by working for the actual realization of God's kingdom on earth. Unhappily, many who are today praying that God's will be done in earth as it is in heaven will tomorrow plunge greedily and selfishly into the world's work as though God's will had absolutely nothing to do with politics, finance, business or industry. But the Lord's Prayer is not merely for Sunday use; it is for daily use. And in order that this Utopian prayer may be answered and its lofty ideal realized we who offer the prayer must ourselves do God's will in our daily work. The workman must do his best work. The merchant must do an honest business. The manufacturer must treat his employees right. All must learn that they are serving others and not simply squeezing money out of people. For it is God's will that we shall all work together, co-operate with each other and minister to each other's needs, as children of God, as one great human brotherhood. As individuals we must do God's will, but we must also reconstruct the social order, if God's will is to be done in earth as it is in heaven. We are called to render a social service. We must put away those evils and unjust conditions that needlessly destroy human life and that crush and stunt the souls of men. We have done something along this line; some of us have been working bravely and well, and more and more there is an added emphasis on the need of social betterment. But, after all, what we are really doing is little indeed. We bestow a little charity here and there, and we are satisfied. We are tinkering timidly at the job of reform when we ought to be going at the work resolutely and fearlessly, with expert knowledge at our command, and with a zeal to work with God in establishing that for which Christians—and others—have been praying these many centuries: "Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven." We are putting bits of patches of new cloth on old garments. We are dealing too gently with the vital problems of our times; we are not, as a Christian people, getting down to the things that are fundamental. Our efforts to get rid of corruption in politics, our endeavors to control the great corporations, our attempts to solve the industrial problems, are all too timid. We talk bravely, but we are afraid to take the necessary drastic measures. Suggest any kind of reforms and we say at once that it is dangerous to undertake them. In the church we are chiefly concerned for "peace and harmony" in business we are after profits. We must not imperil either by any of our Utopian schemes. But there is the Lord's Prayer, and it is Utopian: "Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." We must do better than we have been doing or stop praying. If this, then, is Christ's own dream, and if this be the meaning of the prayer he has taught us, we, as true followers of Christ, can do nothing more or less than accept the prayer in its real meaning and work honestly and sincerely for the fulfillment of the kingdom of God. If the prayer is Utopian, we shall simply have to become Utopians and make the best of it—let foolish people say what they will. If there is any disgrace in the word Utopia, it is we who have put it there; we have put it there by our own sin, our selfishness and by our lack of genuine Christian faith. It is an affront to God that we should over look with disdain upon the thought of an ideal social order. Utopia, the millennium, the kingdom of God, are all one and the same. God's great thought, the dream of God's greatest prophets, the vision of God's own son. It is not imaginary, it is not impractical; for nothing stands in the way of its accomplishment except our own selfishness and the lack of faith and will to do. God has opened the way, he has revealed the truth, he has made us see the vision, and we have at hand everything we need for the building of the kingdom of God. We can do marvelous things if only we are committed to the cause. God's kingdom is coming; that is certain, or Christ would never have asked us to pray for it. Already we see signs of its approach. The spirit of the people is awakening to larger ideals of political righteousness, social service, economic justice, commercial honesty and industrial equity. There is unrest, there is uncertainty, there is hesitancy, there is disturbance; but these are evidences of nobler impulses on the part of man, human responses to the mighty tides of the spirit of God. Before we are through there will be mightier revelations of God's power. God will speak in judgment on those who oppose his will, and all that is unrighteous shall perish. Men who esteem themselves mighty will tremble with fear, some of our cherished institutions will fall to the ground, the church will shake on its foundations, the counsels of men will come to naught, selfish materialism and cruel greed will be judged, humanity will be purged as with fire and God will make it known that his kingdom must be established. Happy shall those be who in that day shall be found on the side of truth and righteousness, their hearts afame with a vision of the kingdom of God, praying earnestly that God's will be done in earth as it is in heaven, and seeking faithfully "first the kingdom of God and his righteousness." Thy kingdom come! And shall not each one sing it. On land and sea where'er His banner goes? Thy kingdom come! Shall we not strive to bring it. The grace that saves the world from human woes? -Charles G. Girellus. PLAN EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN GREAT TRIP THROUGH FLORIDA TO BE MADE BY BOOKER T. WASHINGTON AND PARTY. Dr. Booker T. Washington, together with a number of prominent colored people in Florida, and out of Florida, is planning to make an educational campaign through the state of Florida. In some respects this will be the most important educational trips that Dr. Washington has made. M. M. Lewey of Pensacola, Fla., president of the Florida State Negro Business League, is in charge of the trip, and is being liberally assisted by prominent, colored people in every part of Florida. Aside from prominent colored people in Florida who will accompany Dr. Washington, the Florida business men have also invited the persons who have been in charge of Dr. Washington's tours in other states. Those who have accepted invitations from outside of Florida include such prominent persons as Hon. J. C. Napler, register of the U. S. treasury, Washington, D C; Maj. R. R. Moton, of Hampton Institute, Va.; W. T. B. Williams, field secretary of the John F. Slater Fund; Dr. George C. Hall of Chicago; the Rev. Richard Carroll, editor of the Ploughman, Columbia, S. C; John Merrick and C. C. Spaulding of the North Carolina Mutual and Provident Insurance Company, Durham, N. C.; Dr. S. G. Elbert of Wilmington, Del.; Dr. M. W. Gilbert of Solma University, Selma, Ala.; Bishop George W. Clinton of the A. M. E. Zon Church, Charlotte, N. C.; W. T. Andrews, editor of the Defender, Sumter, S. C.; J. B. Bell, the wealthy real estate man of Houston, Tex.; and R. L. Smith, president of 'the Farmers' Improvement Society of Texas. Already both men and women at the points to be touched in Florida are hard at work with their preparations. It is expected that Dr. Washington will speak briefly at many points where the train, will stop for a few minutes, aside from the points already scheduled \ RARE LUCK. Mrs Bloomer—It's shameful! Mr. Silentt, who is deaf and dumb, is going to marry Miss Quelt, and she's deaf and dumb. Mr. B—What of it? "Why, just think. Their children may be deaf and dumb, too." "That's all right. We'll watch where they settle, and move in next door to 'em." --- See Cooper & Odrizen The Up-to-Date Tailors 218 WEST BROAD STREET, BETWEEN HULL AND OGLETHORPE AVE. The Latest Patterns in FALL and WINTER GOODS. First-class workman- ship guaranteed. Our prices will interest you. Johnson Undertaking Establishment COMBINED WITH GAREY'S Variety Barn Finest line of Coffins, Saskets and Robes. White and black funeral cars. Office and warcrooms 325-331 Jefferson street. W. R. FIELDS, Manager. Residence Phone 2032. Livery Stable Attached. Office Phone 676. C. H. ROYALL, Residence 509 Charles St. Phone 3064. Fruit and Commission Merchant 204 ST. JULIAN ST., WEST, 235 BRYAN ST., WEST. SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. Phone 2982. In addition first class rooms, barber shop, hot and cold baths and automobile service at any hour, day or night. In all of our departments we give first class accommodation. Call and see our rooms while visiting the city at 109 Jefferson street, just a half block from Broughton St. car line going south on Jefferson Ask any hackman. Palm Shaving Palace Expert Hair Cutting, Electric Massage and Shampooing a Specialty. All Work Done by Experienced Workmen. Courteous attention to all SHIN- ING PARLOR ATTACHED. PERRY R. WRIGHT, Proprietor 517 WEST BROAD ST., SAVANNAH, QA. Did you ever stop to think that an upright Shoe means an upright person. Let me help you to be upright by repairing your shoes The affable H. B. Wright is still with us and expects the continuous patronage of his friends. Atlanta University An Unsectarian Christian Institution. High School, Normal School and College. Superior advantages in Industrial Training, Music and Printing. Home Life Training. For catalog and information address PRESIDENT EDWARD T. WARE. DO YOU WANT WE HAVE TWELVE LOTS ON THIRTY-NINTH STREET, BETWEEN BURROUGHS AND FLORENCE, UPON WHICH WE WILL BUILD HOMES FOR ANY ONE DESIRING THEM. THE KIND OF HOUSE YOU WANT WILL BE BUILT FOR YOU, AND YOU CAN PAY US FOR IT IN EASY MONTHLY PAYMENTS. COME AND SEE US ABOUT THIS PROPOSITION. DRAYTON STREET. Directors and B Saskets and Robes. Whi rooms 325-331 Jefferson street W. R. FIELDS, Manager. Livery Stable Attached. ence 509 Charles St. Phon M. BLU SALESALE AND RETI Commission WEST, 225 BRYAN ST., WEST GAVANNAH, GEORGIA. Turner Restaurant Served to 109 JEFFERSON R rooms, barber shop, hot a hour, day or night. In all immulation. Call and see o Person street, just a half bloo on Jefferson Ask any hackn J. H. T. Shaving P J. H. TURNER, Proprietor. big Palace SOCIETY. Shampooing a Specialty. A mortuous attention to all SHI T, Proprietor SAVANNAH, Q. OF THE FEET That Shoe means an upright per- repairing your shoes. WINGTON STREET. RICED ES THE SHOE MARK STREET. s and expects the continuo iversity GIA. School, Normal School and Music and Printing. Home address DENT EDWARD T. WARE. WANT ME? THIRTY-NINTH H9 AND FLOR- L BUILD HOMES M. THE KIND OF BUILT FOR YOU, T IN EASY AND SEE US os. Co. FINEST IN THE CITY. Electric Massage and Shampoo ced Workmen. Courteous a LED. R. WRIGHT, P ED BY E CASINC OF think that an upright Shoe to be upright by repairing . WASHINGT 309 WHITAKER STREET. PULAR PRICE HOES ROLS, THE EAST BROUGHTON STREET Wright is still with us and e nds. ta Unive Institution. High School, College. Industrial Training, Music log and information address PRESIDENT E YOU WA --- (Incorporated.) ATLANTA, GEORGIA. PHONE 244. GAREY'S Variety Bakery. Goods delivered promptly to any part of the city. 500 West Broad Street, Near Gaston Phone 1231-L. Take a Policy With The Pilgrim Health and The Oldest, Strongest and Most Reliable Company in the State. Gives employment to hundreds of men and women of our race. Pays from $1 to $10 weekly sick and accident benefits and from $10 to $100 death benefits. Our Motto: "Promptness, Honesty and Justice." Home Office: 2143 Gwinnett St. Augusta, Ga. For further information write 509 West Broad St., Savannah, Ga. J. B. Perry, Supt. A. B. Singfield, Gen. Supt. C. T. Walker, D. D.; LL. D. Director and General Lecturer. GO TO Young Bros. GO TO For your TOBACCO, CIGARE and FRUITS Of all kinds. 699 West Broad Street WEST SIDE RESTAURANT 461 West Broad Street Near Union Station. The place to get first-class meals Everything neat and clean Meals prepared in an appetizing manner and at all hours daily. Meals 16 and 25 cent. MRS. A. S. SCOTT. Proprietress McFALL'S Ice Cream Parlor Ice Cream and Sherbets in large and small quantities. Special prices to Churches and Societies. Also Hot and Cold Lunches. Fish Suppers prepared to order. Phone 4038. Orders very Promptly filled. : : : : : 815 East Broad St., Savannah, Ga. Masonic Books and Regalias LODGE SEALS, FINANCIAL CARDS and BLANKS of every description. Publishers and Manufacturers' Prices Laberal Discounts Will Be Arranged. SOL G. JOHNSON, Savannah, Ga. Who is the man for Cleaning and Pressing? Men's Suits Pressed 40c; Pants 15c; Men's Suits Scoured $1. Ladies' work a specialty. Give us a trial. MADAME FLORENGE E. WILLIAMS Graduate Prof. Roher's School, New York. Hairdressing Parlor 521 Gaston Street, East. Telephone 2328 Wigs, Switches and Pompadours Made from Natural Hair. Combings Made Up. Shampooing and Hair Straightening a Specialty. Face and Electric Massage. Dyeing and Matching Hair. ORIENTAL HAIR GROWER An excellent preparation, will produce a beautiful growth of hair. Directions on each box. For sale, price 25 cents per box. Turn Over a New Leaf By subscribing for THIS PAPER AMONG THE MASONS. A number of the lodges have already sent to the Grand Secretary the annual report and fees. The real bulk of the lodges are delinquent. This report should have been in the Grand Secretary's office by March 1. Send in your report at once. The Grand Secretary asks the indulgence of those lodges that sent him reports within the past ten days. He has been so much engaged in removing his office and getting affairs straight that he was unable to get the receipts off as promptly as he wanted to. He is now located in his new building at No. 1009 West Broad street, where he will be glad to greet all of the brethren. Let the laggard lodges awake and forward their reports and fees at once. The speculative teachings of Masonry are viewed by many of the present age as the poetry of life, presenting much that is lofty, ideal and pure, but impossible. Yet the objects of Masonry are perfectly feasible and inspire all men with a desire to live the right life and be fully controlled by 4ts moral ends. Illinois Freemason. Propitious Days. These are propitious days for Freemasonry in all the departments of its organic life. Its prestige and popularity were never so much in evidence as at the present time. The prosperity and usefulness of our fraternity are testified to by the facts and figures which are shown in every printed record, and by the speech of brethren one to another when they rejoice together over the present auspicious conditions.—Henry W. Rugg, Rhode Island. The Cause of Discord. Out of the diversities of interests and temperaments, grow more or less the discords we find in life, and from the discords we, see the sorrow and the griefs which hover about us like ravens. Minds, unconsciously, like the tones of bells, sooner or later find those that are in affinity and group themselves into coteries, societies and institutions. Not always in a particular sense, but generally the man who seeks to be a Mason is more or less in accord with those who are Masons, and in that way segregate themselves from others and form the union which is called Freemasonry. The pulse of discords felt are but the result of our own imperfections, and while we who are near feel the dissonance, yet when the grand diapason is heard, as it comes welling up to greater heights, we hear only the combined harmony of those who are turned toward us.—Grant S. Hagar, G. M., North Dakota. In many of our lodges we find brethren who profess great love for the craft. They love the craft, it may be, but they love themselves more. When they are no longer flattered, their concelted, foolish pride ignored, or their ambition curbed, they are ready to oppose and denounce everything Masonic. This class of the brethren—fortunately they are few—do great injustice to the craft, both within and without the precincts of a lodge. They are never happy, but in a storm, and will either rule or destroy. Nearly every lodge at some time in its history has discovered, especially after elections, that one or more of these restless, ambitious, pragmatical brethren are on their rosters, and that Freemasonry can gain nothing by such acquisition is in painful evidence.—Exchange. To the Front. The Order of the Eastern Star has brought the noble women of our land to the front. Through their instrumentality the order has assumed the proportions of a powerful organization. The Star of Bethlehem is the basis of its degrees. Its unostentious charities are legion, and the Masonic and Eastern Star Homes which have been reared through its material support stands as monuments to its practical utility. It needs no eulogist—the beauties of rhetoric and the powers of logic need not be invoked to show the wisdom, beauty or strength of this organization. Like the great Masonic institution of which it is an auxiliary, its tenets are Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth, and it is speeding its way in the wake of civilization, and wherever Masonry has a foothold, wherever truth, justice, honor, virtue and religion exist and flourish, there will shine conspicuously the Order of the Eastern Star. Link by link its golden chain is being lengthened, until it shall encircle the globe.—W. N. Young, F. C., Maryland. Macedonia Blch in Minerals Since remote times the soil of Macedonia has had the reputation of containing many precious minerals. Not only was this stated by historians, but it is evident by the remains of great works undertaken by the ancients in the mining centers, and especially on the Peninsula of Chalcidice. These works reached the highest point of development under Philip of Macedonia and Alexander the Great. Irony.of Fate. The irony of fate was disclosed in the story of the man who in an effort to escape a trolley car and an automobile was run over by a hearse. New York World. THE JOHNSON HOTEL 831 JEFFERSON STREET With all hotel conveniences. Hot o ing matter and music. Polite help. If you want a hack or carriage rim you get it. Rooms to let at 25 cents conveniences. Hot or cold baths. Large parlor with read music. Polite help. Carriage and hacks, also telephones. Hack or carriage ring up 676 and the manager will, see that comes to let at 25 cents. With all hotel conveniences. Hot or cold baths. Large parlor with reading matter and music. Polite help. Carriage and hacks, also telephones. If you want a hack or carriage ring up 676 and the manager will, see that you get it. Rooms to let at 25 cents. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. PRINCE R. BUTLER. Manager and Proprietor. HIGH ART TAILORS MON STREET, EAST. Next Door to Red Cross Pharmacy. All Prices Given for Thirty Days. A full line of Latest Fall and Winter Goods. MAS BAKER, The Shoemaker SHOE REPAIRING. Half sole, sewed, 85 cents; nailed, mer heels, 35 and 50 cents. All work guaranteed. CORNER EAST BROAD AND BOLTON STREETS. Don't Buy a New One Good ones and send to us. We make them new—Stoves, Furniture, Carpets, CARPET AND MATTING LAYING A SPECIAL furniture bought and sold. Packing and Shipping. Goods delivered. MON & SLOCUM, Upholsterers HIGH ART 321 BROUGHTON STREET, EAST. Special Prices Given for Th Fall and WI THOMAS BAY First class SHOE REPAIRING. 50 cents; rubber heels, 35 and 50 CORNER EAST BROAD Don't Buy Save the old ones and send to us ture, Mattresses, Carpets. CARPET IALTY. Old furniture bought and called for and delivered. JACKSON & SLO HIGH ART TAILORS 821 BROUGHTON STREET, EAST. Next Door to Red Cross Pharmacy. Special Prices Given for Thir ty Days. A full line of Latest Fall and Win ter Goods. THOMAS BAKER. First class SHOE REPAIRING. Half sole, sewed, 85 cents; nalled, 50 cents; rubber heels, 35 and 50 cents. All work guaranteed. CORNER EAST BROAD AND BOLTON STREETS. Don't Buy a New One Save the old ones and send to us. We make them new-Stoves, Furniture, Mattresses, Carpets. CARPET AND MATTING LAYING A SPECIALTY. Old furniture bought and sold. Packing and Shipping. Goods called for and delivered. JACKSON & SLOCUM, Upholsterers BOLTON AND EAST BROAD STREETS. When Your Eyes CONSULT OUR DR. M. SCH 11 BULL FOR SAFE, COMFORTABLE AND CLEAR Stop at Me 233 BRYAN FIRST CLASS BANITARY BARBER TAU 230 ST. JULIAN The Beautiful W New Improvements; More The Ideal Picnic SECURE YOUR THE PROGRESS Is the one w his business his business Now is you The Mordecie Two suits cleaned and pressed specialty. Goods called for and de and dry cleaning. 816 EAST BROAD STREET. Your Eyes Trouble You CONSULT OUR OPTICIAN. M. SCHWABS' SON 11 BULL STREET. COMFORTABLE AND CLEAN LODGING PERMANENT OR TRANSIENT Shop at McCARTHY'S 233 BRYAN ST, WEST. BANITARY BARBER SHOP AND RESTAURANT AT TAC HED. 230 ST. JULIAN STREET, WEST. Beautiful Woodlawn Park Events; More Lights; New Buildings Ideal Picnic Spot of Savannah SECURE YOUR DATES EARLY. PROGRESSIVE MAN The one who makes it business to advertise business thoroughly. It is your opportunity Mordecie Pressing Club cleaned and pressed per month for $1.00. Ladies' work and goods called for and de-livered. All work guaranteed. Steam- ning. ROAD STREET. Phone 3940. The Beautiful Woodlawn Park THE PROGRESSIVE MAN THE PROGRESSIVE MAN Is the one who makes it his business to advertise his business thoroughly. Now is your opportunity The Mordecie Pressing Club Two suits cleaned and pressed per month for $1.00. Ladies' work as specialty. Goods called for and de-livered. All work guaranteed. Steam and dry cleaning. 816 EAST BROAD STREET. Phone 3940. STAG BOARDING AND LODGING. Furnished rooms by week or month. Hot and cold bath. Electric lights. In center of city. Street car, hack and automobile convenient. CALL AT 217 EAST BROAD ST. or phone 3746-I. C. Brown, Prop. AGENTS WANTED Magic Shaving Powder It gives a quick shave without the use For Particulars, Write THE SHAVING. POWDER CO. SEE THE For the Sale of How's Business THIS ad. is directed at the man who has all the business in his line in this community. Mr. Merchant—You say you've got it all. You're selling them all they'll buy, anyhow. But at the same time you would like more business. Make this community buy more. Advertise strongly, consistently, judiciously. Suppose you can buy a lot of washtubs cheap; advertise a big washtub sale in this paper. Put in an inviting picture of a washtub where people can see it the minute they look at your ad. Talk strong on washtubs. And you'll find every woman in this vicinity who has been getting along with a rickety washtub for years and years will buy a new one from you. That's creative business power. OUR AD. RATES ARE RIGHT -CALL ON US Advertise in this paper.