Savannah Tribune
Saturday, March 23, 1912
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PRISONER IS ALSO SHOT
One Of the Most Remarkable Crimes
(OF Record—Just As Judge Pro-
_Tnounces Sentencé a Volley Of
Shote Are Fired By Outlaws.
Hillsville, Va—A troop of mountain
outlaws rode down out of the Blue
Ridge to the Carroll County Court-
house here Thursday and ‘assassinated
the judge upon the bench, the prosecu-
tor before the bar and the sheriff at
the door in less time than It takes to
tell ‘it while sentence was being pro-
nounced upon Floyd Alien, one of their
number.
When the crack of the rifles and
pistols died away only one member of
the human fabric of the court—Dexter
Goad, the clerk—waa alive, and he had
been, wounded. Jurymen and onlook-
ers Were struck by the fusillade, but
none was wounded seriously.
- $3,000 Reward Offered.
A reward of $1,000 for the capture
of the band made by Governor Mann
~ was increased to $3,000. The Gover-
tior's proclamation states that $300
each will be pald for individual mem-
bers of the band, taken dead or alive.
Capt. F. W. Devant, of the Second
Virginia Regiment, has been ordered
to come here with 20 men, 20 rifles
and ammunition. The troops at
Réancke and Lynchburg probably may
not be calléd for.
_ _ The shooting terrorized Hillsville to
the point of paralysis. There was not
@ man to give am order or. organize
“a pursuit. Citizens fled to places of
~-safety and mothers gathered up their
children, while the assassins rode out
attown. 8
How the Victims Died: ~~
Judge Thornton L. Massie rose from
his chair as the bullets struck him
and fell across his desk.
Commonwealth's Attorney William
Féster, with half a dozen bullets in
his brain, crumpled down to the floor.
Sheriff Lewis Webb was shot and
Killed as he reached for his revolver.
Bullets grazed Clerk Dexter Goad
and in the confusion he was reported
killed. Jurors who had been slightly
‘wounded were reported dead and by
that indefinable method of communi-
cation which prevails in the woodland
country reports of a wholesale slaugh-
ter-went out to the countryside.
. Fearlessly Did Their Duty.
_Floyd Allen was before the bar con-
victed of taking a prisoner from a
deputy sheriff. Allen had struck the
sheriff over the head with the butt of
a rifle and the prisoner escaped.
Sheriff Webb had gone into the moun-
tains and taken Allen, despite dire
warnings of what such a venture
might mean. Attorney Foster had
prosecuted him fearlessly and a moun-
taineer jury gathered from the in-
land section—for no man in Carroll
county cared to sit on the trial of an
Allen—had convicted him.
His sentence attracted an unusually
large gathering to the quaint old red
brick courthouse, which stands on a
green square, well in the centre of the
village. Those who could not get in
the small room peered through the
windows, opened to the first days of
apring.
Ss Mountaineers Ride Up.
Just as Allen was about to be called
for sentence his brothers, Sidney and
Jack, at the head of a troop of 20
mountairfeers, rode up to the court-
house. -Their hardy ponies, splashed
with mud, testified to a long ride
through the hills.
Judge Massie mounted the bench
and Prosecutor Foster moved sentence
upon Allen, who stood up. There was
a shuffling of feet and a general move-
ment among the mountaineers in the
back of the room, but no sign to fore-
tell the terrible tragedy then in the
minds of every one of them.
Shotsa Cut Short Sentence.
The usual legal formalities over,
Judge Massie began pronouncing
sentence. The last words that fell
from his lips precipitated the tragedy.
“One year at hard labor”——
> , Before ‘the last word had ceased’to
réverberate the fusillade began. Allen,
. With an oath that he would never go
te’prison, sprang out of the prisoners’
» dock as Judge Massie collapsed upon
«tbe bench. Another roar of shots, and
Progecutor Foster was on the floor in
“sa heap. Sheriff Webb was springing
»forward tor his prisoner when the
y lead found him,
~, enhen, holding the panic-stricken
jurors and onlookers at bay, the as-
‘sassins backed out of the Courthouse
4 and: acress ‘the green to the troop of
ponies. In a second they were gallop-
as
ing like mad through the aroused vil-
lage and off to the hills. With them
the assassins half carried, halt
dragged one of their number, wound-
ed, and it was sald that this was Sid-
ney Allen, one of the brothers.
Three jurors—C. C. Fowler, A. C.
Kane and Faddis—and A. T. Howlett,
Bruce Marshall and Stuart Worrell,
by-standers, were wounded,
Floyd Allen, the prisoner at the bar,
was shot several times, probably not
fatally.
Sheriff Webb's deputy, with county
folks, is guarding Allen.
REWARD OF $3,000.
Gov. Mann Dispatches Special Officers
To the Scene.
FO me SeCne.
Richmond, Va—Governor Mann has
offered a reward of $3,000 for the as;
sassins of Judge Massie and others at
Hillsville. The Governor issued the
following statement:
The murder of the judge, common-
wealth’s attorney and sheriff of Car-
roll county occurred about 9 o'clock.
Hillsville, the county seat of Carroll,
is about five miles from any railroad,
but by 9.45 I had arranged for a force
of picked men to go by special train
to Hillsville, arrest the murderers, and
preserve the peace. I offered a re-
ward for the arrest’ of the murderers,
and as Carroll is on the North Carolina
line, wired the governor of that State
tot have his officers look out for and
arrest the guilty parties, and also tele-
graphed the sheriff of the county in
North Carolina adjoining Carroll in-
forming him of the reward.
I have designated a judge to hold
the remainder of the term of the Cir-
cuit Court of Carroll, and the Attor-
ney General ot the State will be on
the ground. Everything possible will
be done td secure the arrest and con-
viction of the murderers, and the laws
of this commonwealth will be falth-
fully and fearlessly executed.
(Signed)
WILLIAM HODGES MANN,
Governor.
The Governor has also ordered
Roanoke and Lynchburg militia com-
panies to be prepared to proceed to
Hilsville if their services should be
required.
+ Judge Staples, of Roanoke, probably
has been designated by Govérnor
Mann to hold the remainder of the
term of court, and he, together with
Attorney General Samuel W. Williams,
will go to Hillsville immediately.
HOT GUILTY SAY LABOR MEN
Motion To Quash the indictments Is
Overruled By Judge Anderson—
Thirty Days Granted To De-
fense To File Exceptions.
Indianapolis, Ind.—“Not guilty” was
the plea of 46 men arraigned in the
Federal Court here on indictments
charging complicity in the alleged con:
spiracy unlawfully to transport dyna-
mite from state to state. Judge A. B.
Anderson overruled all demurrers of!
the.defense, but granted 30 days for
the filing of exceptions to his ruling.
A motion to consolidate the cases,
| made by United States District At.
torney Charles W. Miller, was sus
tained, but the court consented to hear
| attorneys for the defense it they de-
cide to petition for separate trials.
The court instructed that the defend
ants appear when presentation of the
matter is made. The trial was set for
October 1.
When Judge Anderson announced
he would overrule the demurrers to
34 indictments, ‘he turned to the de
fendants, for whom seats had been
arranged in tiers, and said:
“Gentlemen, do you know the nature
of the charges against you?”
“We do,” came in a heavy chorus.
Then one by one the indicted men,
present or former union officials from
many sections of the country, and
headed by Frank M. Ryan, president
of the International Association of
Bridge and Structurat Ironworkers,
arose as' their names were called by
the clerk and responded: “Not
guilty.”
Attacks from many angles were
made upon the indictments charging
the defendants with aiding and abet
ting Ortie E. McManigal and Jobn J.
and James B. McNamara in the trans.
portation of dynamite on passenger
trains; with being principals with Me
Manigal and the McNamaras in the 11
legal acts and with having conspired
to violate the statutes prohibiting such
transportation.
‘That the statute of limitations had
run against the offense of conspiracy
alleged and that the indictment did
not aver violation of law because it
was not set out the defendants ha¢
mislabeled packages of ‘ explosives
they were alleged to have carried ot
passenger trains, were the two princi
pal contentions of counsel for the de
fense, Elijah, Coline and Patrick
O'Donnell; of Chicago; Walter Ball
of Muncie, Ind, and W. N. Harding
of this city. 5
Anarchist Fires Several Shots
at Him in Carriage.
OFFICER OF GUARD WOUNDED
King On His Way To the Pantheon To
Memorial Services For the Late
King Humbert, Who Was
Assassinated.
Rome:—A dastardly attempt to as-
sassinate King Victor Emmanuel of
Italy was made by an anarchist in
Rome. The would-be regicide chose
for his attempt the anniversary of the
birthday of the late King Humbert, the
father of the present King, who died
the victim of an assassin’s blow at
Menza on July 29, 1900, King Victor
Emmanuel was fortunate enough to
escape the shots fired at him from a
revolver, They were several in num:
ber and Were aimed from a very short
distance. The commander of his
military bodyguard, however, who was
in the immediate vicinity of the King,
was dangerously wounded.
| The King, in company with Queen
Helena, was going from the palace to
the Pantheon, to take part in the an-
nual memorial service in honor of the
late King Humbert. The royal car.
riage was preceded and followed by
an escort of Cuirassiers.
At the police station the anarchist
was subjected to a keen interrogatory.
He said that his name was Antonio
Dalba, that he was 21 years of age and
that he was a stone mason. He de-
scribed himself as an “individualist
anarchist” and said that be had made
the attempt on the King’s life as a
protest against the organization of
society.
$16,100 FOR PAINTING.
Vaughan ‘Portrait Of Washington
Brings Record Price.
Philadelphia—The Gilbert Stuart
head of, Washington, known as the
Vaughan portrait, the feature of the
sale of the art collection of the late
Joseph H. Harrison, Jr., was seld at
auction here to Thomas B. Clarke, of
New York, after a lively competition,
for $16,100. This ts a record price for
the painting and brought the sale to
a close, enough money being realized
to pay the bequests in the will of Mrs.
Sarah Harrison, whose executors con-
ducted the sale. It was announced
that the remainder of the collection,
including the portraits of Washing-
ton and Franklin by Rembrandt Peale,
will be,presented to the Pennsylvania
Academy of Fine Arts.
TURKS REPORT GREAT VICTORY.
Say Italians Lost 2.000 In Eleven.
Heue: Battie.
Constantinople.—Edhem Pasha, the
‘Turkish commander in the district of
Benghazi, reports to the Turkish War
Ministry an important Turko-Arab
success at Tobruk,
He says that the Italians were
driven out of thelr positions and re-
treated to ‘their ships after a battle
which lasted 11 hours. Edhem Pasha
estimated the Italian casualties at
2,000 killed and wounded.
.'‘The Turkish losses were also very
heavy, including many Arab women
who were carrying supplies of am-
munition to the Turkish troops in tke
fighting line.
GLASS WORKERS GET BIG RAISE.
Average Increase Of 35 Per Cent. In
Alt Branches.
_ Pittsburgh.—Five thousand hand
einer glass workmen employed in
factories throughout Kansas, Indiana,
‘Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia
Wednesday received notice that their
wages will be Increased an average of
35 per cent., all branches of the In-
‘dustry being affected.
This decision was reached at a con-
ference between the wage ‘committee
of the National Window Glass Work-
ers and a committee representing the
manufacturers, held in Cleveland,
March 6 and 7. It will remain in ef-
fect until May 29, when another ad-
justment is expected.
MISTRIAL IN BATHTUB CASE.
Jury Seven For Acquittal and Five For
Conviction.
Detroit, Mich—The jury which has
been trying the case of the govern-
ment against the so-called Bathtub
‘Trust in the Federal court here failed
to reach an agreement and was dis-
charged by Judge Angell. The jury
was reported to have stood seven for
acquittal and five for conviction.
MESSENGER FOILS BANDITS
Bandits Boarded Train At Midnight
and Forced Engineer To Bring
It To a Stop In a Lonely
Stretch Of Prairie.-+
San Antonio, Texas.—Employing
the simplest sort of ruse, a Wells-
Fargo Express messenger, with nerve
aplenty, who knew how to deliver a
swift, terrible blow, balked the rob-
bery of a Southern Pacific train by
killing two of the highwaymen. The
holdup was staged near the Mexican
border ‘on the eastern edge of the
“Big Bend” country of Texas, For
miles through the lone stretches of
rolling prairie only seattered ranch
houses relleve the landecape’s
monotony. The point where the
train, No. 9, westbound, was halted is
several miles east of Sanderson, in
Terrel county. David A. Trousdale,
‘an express messenger, recently pro-
‘moted to his run from the San An-
tonlo offices of the express company,
Prevented the robbery. One of the
robbers who held up Trousdale at the
point of a rifle In a corner was’ran-
sacking the express car.
“I'm not going to scrap with you
all,” remarked Trousdale as he con-
versed with the bandit. “I'm not
getting fighting wages.”
“Oh, all right," replied the bandit,
“then you fellows will have to-help
us get this stuff across the Rio
Grande.” :
“Why don't you pick up that pack-
age?” casually inquired Trousdale, as
he kicked at a small box on the floor
of.the car. “It's worth more than all
the stuff you've got.”
The robber stooped, deceived by
the ruse, to pick up the package.
‘Trousdale grasped a heavy-mallet and
struck. The bandit recelved the blow
full on the head. He fell over dead.
‘There was no alarming outcry.
Trousdale picked up the dead rob-
ber’s gun and waited.
Meanwhile the second of the ban-
dits had been working on the car
ahead, When he completed his job
he hurried back to the express car.
“Frank,” he called. There was no
answer.
‘The robber swung himself aboard
the-cur. Aw his form loomed in the
doorway the~expreis ‘messenger fired.
The bandit tumbled to the ground
dead. The bodies of the robbers were
put into a baggage car and the train
proceeded.
The bandits boarded the express at
Dryden soon after midnight. Swing,
ing onto the engine they covered the
driver, Erosh, with guns, and ordered
him to proceed til} they told him to
stop. Ten miles wesfof Dryden they
gave the signal for a halt. The con-
ductor of the express alarmed by the
frequent stops, sent a negro porter
ahead to ‘inquire about tho, trouble.
‘The negro was promptly covered with
a rifle. Then the conductor crept up
to the engine. Immediately he took
in the situation. Before the robbers
could fire upon bim he hastened back
and down the track, Walking sev-
eral miles he stopped a freight train
and gave the alarm over the wires to
Sanderson. Meanwhile the robbers
were putting their plans for ransack-
ing the express and mail cars into
execution.
The sheriff of Terrell county is
searching for a third member of the
band supposed to have been posted
near the holdup scene with horses.
Near the point where the train was
stopped tracks of horses were found
leading to the border. It is presumed
the robbers, had they succeeded,
would have made for Mexico.
‘The bodies of the bandits have not
been identified. They are Americans.
Colorado Man Would Ask What Wick
‘cnihiaes ‘main.
Washington.—The* House passed a
resolution calling on Attorney General
Wickersham for any information he
may have in regard to the existence of
a smelter trust. The resolution was
introduced by Representative Martin,
of Colorado, and mentioned the Amert-
can Smelting and Refining Company.
‘The action taken by the House is be-
lieved to be preliminary to an investi-
gation of that company.
SOUGHT TO KILL KNOX.
Nicaraguans Had Fifteen Mines Under
. Rallroad.
New Orleans.—Private cables re-
ceived here from Nicaragua say that
the liberals in that country recently
attempted to blow up the train upon
which Secretary of State Knox
traveled from Corinto to Managua,
No less, than 50 Iberals are said to be
‘in jail ‘as a result of the conspiracy,
Fifteen mines, it is said, were placed
under the tracks over which the Secre-
tary of State's train passed, but for
some reason they failed to explode.
Drowned In Tub Of Water.
Mansfield, O.—Mrs. William Mc-
Clintock, 21, fainted while washing,
and falling head foremost into the tub
of water, was drowned.
SPEAKING
TO MOLLIE
BY CHARLES WISHART
He was undersized and underfed,
and the faded suit that flapped dis
tressingly about his reed-like legs
and hung in dejected folds from
shoulder blades of razor sharpness
only served to accentuate the utter
dejection of the man. He leaned
against a post in front of the Golden
Grace saloon, and to Eben Brennan,
as the latter paused to contemplate
the strange spectacle, it seemed as
though the man would fall were he
deprived of his support.
“Looking for a man?” asked the
stranger hesitatingly when Brennan
had concluded his inspection, ad-
ding: “I’m looking for a job.”
“What range did you ever ride?”
“I never worked on a ranch,”
confessed the stranger. “It was on
the stage.”
Brennan grinned widely.
“A stage cowboy is worse’n @ mur-
derer, but the old man told me te
bring back a man to work about the
house, and if you can stick to a
horse long enough to get there, I
guess the job is yours if you want it
The foreman turned abruptly and
strode away, ahd the stranger ran
after him.
“My name’s McCartney—Aloysius
McCartney,” he panted, “and thank
you very much.”
Brennan, stared, nodded and con-
tinued on ‘his way. He gave: no
more thought to the new man until
it was time to make a start for home.
He had almost, forgotten the inci-
dent until he came over to the store
and found a little knot of cowmen
gathered about a brilliant figure in
the stagiest of cowboy get ups. Me-
Cartney looked up appealingly as
Brennan entered.
“It is the only thing I’ve got that
will do,” he explained, “and I take
it that your ranch ain’t no Garden
of Eden where I can do without
clothes, I know it ain’t the way
you fellows dress, but Pll get some
real clothes as soon as I get some
money, but I’ll have to make this
old stage outfit do until then.”
“I’m afraid you'll scare the horse.”
said Brennan, judicially, “but we
can try it on him.” *
To his surprise, the man made a
good throw and landed the horse
with the Bar B brand, but it took
him a longer time to rope and saddle
the loaned horse, so they were late in
starting. Barbee, the owner, re-
garded the new arrival with aston-
ishment, “Great heavens! “Bren-
nan,” he cried, “what circus did you
get that from?”
Brennan offered a brief explana-
tion, but McCartney had received
his ranch baptism. Half a dozen of
the men were within earshot and it
was as “Circus” McCartney that
he was introduced to his fellows.
There Was work in plenty, but
“Circus” was not afraid of work,
and as he gained in flesh, hé lost his
air of uncertainty. He had regained
bis skill as rider now that he once
more had a horse under him, but he
did not seek a shift to the range, for
Mollie Malloy was at the ranch
house and “Circus” was making fa-
mous progress with Mollie Malloy.
She was the daughter of the cook,
a black-eyed little colleen who
qucened it over the hearts of the
range riders for twenty miles around.
Until “Circus” had come, she had
diplomatically evinced no prefer-
ence; though she was more polite
to the foreman than to the men, and
Brennan had come to regard their
engagement as a matter settled ex-
cept for the formal asking of the
question.
He viewed with no pleasure the
progress “Circus” made in Mollie’s
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the usual greeting: “I pick you up
off the streets a wreck, and you pay
me back by trying to steal the giz!’
Tm going to marry.” -
“Diss Mollie tell you so?” inquired
“Circus,” politely, though there was
# dangerous glint in the Irish eyes.
“T don’t have to be told,” grunted
Brennan. “I guess‘I can see with
my own eyes what you’re up to.”
“Put meon thé range,” suggested!
“Circus.” Vm not afraid to take
chances on you seeing more of her
than me. Ketp me out after thd
round-up_and "I'll take chances on
Mies Mollie sticking-to me. I'll give
you a month to speak first. That’s
fair, ain’t it?”
Brennan nodded. With “Circas’”
silent for a month he could argue his
suit, and with Mra. Malloy for am
ally he counted on winning long be-
fore the expiration of the four weeks
of grace.
It waa near the close of the round-
up when “Cireus’” opportunity
came. He and Brennan hed ridden
after some of the men who had gone
t8 drive the cattle from one of the
valleys that broke the side of tha
hills. Just as they reached the mouth
of the gulch a bunch of stampeding
cattle burst out of the ravine and
headed straight for the two riders.
‘They wheeled their horses, but as
they did so Brennan’s mount slipped’
and fell, throwing Brennan heavily
against a rock, breaking his leg.
“Circus” had already turned, but
now he wheeled his horse again, and!
leaping from the saddle he caught
up the injured man,
“We can’t make it,” groaned Bren-
nan. “Save yourself, man.”
“Lots of time,” declared “Circus”
cheerfully, though hé had to shout
to be heard above the thunder of
the pounding hoofs. Carefully but
with haste he lifted Brennan to the
saddle and swung himself into the
seat just as the first of the cattle
were upon them,
Carefully watching his chances,
“Circus” held in his mount whew
there was a chance to drop » back
through the bunch of frightened
steers and after what seemed an age.
he was riding among the ruck of: the
herd. From every direction the mem
came riding up and presently they
were headed for the camp where the
foreman was made comfortable in.
one of the wagons and the injured:
leg was set by Barbee, who had stud-
ied surgery.
As the wagon was about to draw
out to take him to the ranch house
Brennan called for “Circus.”
“T’'ll tell Mollie that you’re com-
ing to ask her something when the
round-up is over,” he whispered as
he clasped “Circus’” hand. “You've
got the right to speak, lad. She'll
be proud of you when she finds ont
what you’ve done—and it won’t lose
none in the telling.
He waved his hand in farewell
and “Circus” climbed down from
the wagon with a radiant face. Ae
he turned toward his horse, Barbee
rode up.
“Who trained your horse, for you?”
he demanded as “Circus” looked up.
“I trained him myself,” was the
reply. “I used to do a bit of that
work when I was helper to a mam
who trained horses for the circus.” ~
“Come up to the house after the:
round-up,” he ordered. “I want to-
start breeding polo ponies and you
can have the job as foreman if you:
want it.” 7
“I want it,” assented “Circus”
promptly, “and I thank you kindly,,
sir.”
Barbee nodded and rode away, andt
“Circus” regarded the knot of blue
ribbon twined in his hat band.
“It’s a foreman I’ll be when Pm
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NEARER THE TRUTH.
“What on earth’s the matter? Cut
yourself while shaving?”
“No-o. I should gay.that I shaved
myself whilé cutting?
we CAs « «45K RN OO e .
“GLORYING IN THE:
CROSS”
A Sermon
Oe ee eee
‘The Apostle Paul in deciding to
glory in the cross of Christ must have
greatly astonished his friends, for we
of today, when pausing to think of
his chances to obtain worldly success,
and calling to mind the shame and ig-
nominy attached to the cross itself,
Bre Mkewise compelled to wonder
that a man so talented as he should
choose as his life's work a vocation
thoroughly saturated with public prej-
udice and the word “faflure” appar-
ently written upon its face.
His chances began with his birth,
for bis parentage was of the very best,
and his education was obtained at the
feet of Gamaliel, a noted and compe-
tent rabbi and schoolmaster; in addt-
tion to this he possessed many natural
endowments which show bim to have
‘been a man of superior intelligence.
He moved in the most fashionable so-
clety, and at a coinparative early age
‘hhis influence was strongly felt among
the people, with the result that he
oon became prominent in the Sanhe-
‘drim, a political branch of Jewish gov-
‘ernment not unlike the House of Com-
mons of England. His past was filled
with ancestral nobility and cultivated
intelligence, his present was laden
with opportunity and responsibility,
while bis future was radiant with ap-
proaching success. Nevertheless, all
this was overruled, and {n a crucial
moment of his life he chooses the
cross and the despised Nazarene, and
at once begins to champion what
many of his fellows regarded as a
“lost cause“ and the teachings of a re-
liglous fanatic. It was as {f he were
holding a beautiful bouquet, each bud
representing some branch of worldly
success, and while he is meditating
upon its beauty and worth the flowers
gradually change into a design of a
cross which fastens itself to bis hand,
as if nailed there In imitation of his
being crucified with Christ.
Among his contemporaries there
‘wera those who were making capital
decause of their ancestry and were us-
ing thelr lineage as a foundation for
their religion.
Others among hia political asso-
slates gloried in their fame and pos!-
tion, and the relationship they held
to the Roman emperor and the public.
Some of them had been elevated to
seats in the Sanhedrim, and foolishly
thought they were better than the
average person with whom they came
into contact. Such positions were not
infrequently held by corrupt practices,
graft and fraud, or by those who were
absolutely unworthy of the place.
There were others who made
“wealth” their religion. Their fat
purses gave to them an independence
of feeling as well as an opportunity
to satisfy their carnal appetites with
worldly pleasure, but they were so de-
celved that upon close examination
of themselves they found that instead
of trusting in God they -were really
trusting in thelr wealth. They could
sin at pleasure and then soothe their
conscience by feeling their purses or
looking at thelr bonds and real es-
tate.
‘Why was it that the Apostle Patil
did not pursue the same course? He
might have done so with more suc-
cess than his contemporarieg, for his
ancestry was of the very best. He
says of himself that he was a “He-
brew of Hebrews.” He meant by this
that both his mother and father were
Jews. Some others had a Hebrew
mother and a Greek father of the
“stock of Israel” That is to say, he
came down the Iine of Jacob. Many
of the Jews came down the line of
Esau, of the “tribe of Benjamin.”
Benjamin was the son of Rachel, the
wife whom Jacob loved, and the tribe
was noted for its general refinement.
“A Pharisee.” The Pharisees com-
posed the aristocracy of the Jews. “As
doucking the law, blameless,” his
meaning was that his life was clean
and that he had obeyed to the letter
the law of Moses. But he concludes
by saying that “while I, with better
reasons than others can -give, could
glory in my ancestry, I will not—tor
those things that were a gain to me,
these I count a loss for Christ.”
Doubtless his personal fame was ex-
tensive, and it Is only fair to suppose
that he held an intimate relationship
with the political leaders of’ his day,
yet he saw in this no good reason for
boasting. Likewise with his worldly
possessions, which while not great
were far from poverty, but go utterly
useless did they seem that he readily
gave them up and suffered himself to
be disinherited by his parents because
he espoused the cause of Christ.
Ho had tried all of these things—
with Christ. He made his decision in
favor of the cross because the cross
held his Saviour. Christ was dear to
Paul, and as the years of his life went
by he became his “ail and In all" He
bad been his help in many hours of
weakness, and he had comforted him
{n many sorrows, and he had been
made strong by the spirit of the Lord.
His old sina had been nailed to the
cross; and some of them had nearly
wrecked his life, but they had been
put to death on the cross and he knew
that these sins, together with the pun-
ishment due to sin, had been removed
and bis pardon had been eealed. The
cross gave him a broader vision of
what {t meant to live and from Its
radiance he saw new luster added to
his day, and there was born in him a
new hope for the world to come.
What his friends then could not see
we can now see—that the choice he
made was the acme of wisdom. Front
a feeble politician he became the
greatest of all the apostles. By forsak-
ing his Ineage and ancestry he be-
came ~ joint heir with Christ and was
adopted into the family of God. By
forsaking wealth he laid up riches in
Heaven. But, above all these, he left
the world richer and better by such a
choice. If he had continued Iving
under his worldly environment, he
might have obtalned a ‘little more of
political favor or accumulated a few
more dollars, and could have harped
a little more on lils birth, but in doing
so he would have left the world un-
touched by his great life. The choos-
ing of the cross gave to the world
nearly two-thirds of the New Testa-
ment, and has’ poured into the lives of
millions of people the consolation and
salvation of a crucified Christ. The
choice then may have looked unwise,
for he was Saul of Tarsus, but it
proved to be the height of wisdom
when he became Paul the Apostle. It
is safe to say’ that no man will ever
make a mistake if he chooses to fol-
low Christ in preference to living
upon the vanity of ancestral religion,
or tho everchanging opinion of the
public, or the decejtfulness of riches;
for when such a choice is made by
any person the change in that life will
be as great as the change was from
Saul of Tarsus to Paul the Apostle of
Christ.
WALTER RHODES.
HELP THE RURAL CARRIER.
One of the best friends the farmer
can have fs the rural mall carrier.
Not that the carrier is allowed to
show any special favors to any
patrons by virtue of bis office, but be-
cause the carrier represents a work
which Uncle Sam fs doing for the
farmers without getting a suMiclent
return in money to pay for it. Rural
delivery {8 being conducted at a loss.
It must also be borne In mind that
the rural carrier sometimes braves
great hardships and even danger in
order to serve 4ll the patrons on his
route, not because the regulations
compel him to, but because of the at-
tachment he forms for the people
whose, mail he delivers.
The rural carrier ts not overpald,
either, although hits salary looks good
on paper, considering the class of
work that he does—vhich does not
require more intolligence than driving
a grocery delivery wagon. However,
the carrier must pay for the keep of
his horse and repairs on his rig, so
that very few are able to draw inter-
est from the banks.
‘An effective way for the farmer to
show his appreciation’ of the rural
carrier's faithful service {s by keep-
ing an up-to-date mail box and locat-
tng it in such a way that ft will be
easy for the carrier to serve {t with-
out dismounting. The postal regula-
tions provide that boxes must be
three and onehalf feet from the
ground, and must be grouped where
possible with the boxes overhanging
the road, but there are few carriers
who wish to have bard feeling with
thelr patrons by reporting the matter
to thelr superiors. Therefcre, they
let the matter go and serve unhandy
boxes in unhandy ways year after
year. :
“Ask your carrier 1f your box Is lo-
cated {n, accordance with the regula-
tlons, and if you could make it more
convenient for him by altering its po-
sition, Carry out his suggestions, and
you will have made him the best pos-
sible gift.
HINTS FROM JAPAN.
When arranging flowersein a low
bowl or dish for the center of the ta-
ble a splendid idea is one borrowed
from the Japanese. A round ‘basket
without a handle, made of cane or
bamboo, fs inverted in the bowl, and
the stems of the flowers aro put
through the round holes in the basket.
This mades @ graceful arrangement
for a mass of flowers like chrysanthe-
mums, asters, roses, tulips, etc., and
‘holds the flowers in place.
China bottles, which the -Japanese
use for thelr wine, make splendid oll
and sauce bottles for the table. The
pottles usually come in pairs, and are
sometimes placed in Hasket like {ray6.
This makes them doubly attrgctive.
‘They are fitted with tlght corks.
‘The Japanese straw slippers’ make
excellent bedroom slippers for Amer-
ican women. They are quite inexpen-
sive and can be purchased in any store
where Japanese goods are for sale
‘They are elther made with thicl
woven soles and cross straps, or with
thin matted toe covering like “moles.”
PARAPHRASED.
Female Lawyer—We want a writ of
womanconfoundus.
Opposing Counsal (trom the East)—
What In the world {is t” it?
His Native California Colleague—
It’s what we wed to call mandamus.—
Puck. 1
Of Interest to Our Women
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DRESSES AND WAISTS OF NET
5 AND LACE.
There {s a return to favor of the
dressy waist of lace or net and Its
variations. Cream and ecru shades
prevail, and about an equal proportion
of light and heavy laces are seen jn
the combination. Lace will be used
for the dest evening dresses. Several
tones will be used together as well as
several kinds of lace. Blond lace in
half heavy meshes will be worn. A
most lovely evening princess gown
recently seen was made with the
top of cream maline lace. The tunic
was over a fiesh-pink Chantilly lace,
which Jn turn was put over a black
‘chiffon skirt. Everything was in
points. ‘Thé tunic was cut in points
‘finished with tassels, and the train
fell In two points at the side and had
black tassels.
Imitation laces are now made with
such perfection of skill as almost to
equal the handsome sorts. It is 9
good plan to study laces before: buy-
ing and then select the design and
make best adapted to your needs.
We have grown quite used to see-
ing all-over embroidery worked over
in part of the pattern In colored em-
bfoigery, but lace treated in the same
way 1s somewhat new. Sucb laces as
imitatfon cluny and Irish gain immeas-
urably In effectiveness and apparent
value when a part of the motifs is
worked over In loose silk stitches io
some decided but rather dark color
to harmonize with the costume. Sep-
araté low lace collars lose all possi-
bility of cheapness when adorned in
this way. Simply three or four rows
of motifs, perhaps each in one of the
colors of peasant embroldery—dark
red, green, blue and brown—on cof-
fee or cream colored lace, make an im-
provement which {s really wonderful.
A few long and short stitches on
Wheels or diamonds or some other
motff are all that are needed.
A very dainty fashion of treating
lace of an openwork pattern is to in-
sert under round motifs raised flow-
erlike designs of velvet. On a gown
of gray crepe adorned with lace the
bodice had applications of rose velvet
under the lace rose designs. With a
touch of the same velvet at neck and
wrists the effect was charming.
Irish crochet and filet lace waists,
or crochet combined with band em-
broldery, have been worn recently with
the dressy velvet sults. These waists
are quite a departure from the all-
over Irish crochet models previously
seen, as the filet and French embroid-
ery on batiste are used in about the
same proportion as the crochet in
working out the garment. These com-
binations are most effective, as the de
signs are worked out in a way to show
off the different patterns to the best
advantage. Other novelty Inco wafsts
for wear with the two-piece sult bave
a cutaway coat effect beginning at thé
sidefront. Dresden ribbon in suit col-
oring finishes off the revers, belt and
cuffs.
Nets of various types, from plain
to fancy Brussels, are favorites, not
only, for high stock yokes and long
sleeves, but for waists, draperies and
whole gowns. Some of the fancy
black nets have a color woven In the
embroidery or design in a new way—
for instante, blue with black. These
embroideries give the appearance of
inerustation rather than the smooth,
flat, satiny or hand-run effects to
which we ‘have become accustomed.
Made up over color or over black or
white these nets will no doubt estab-
Ush an enviable vogue for themselves.
milk production arg as good as pure-
bred animals,
CHARM AND HOW TO
CULTIVATE IT.
“Charm is much more important
than beauty,” says fascinating Fritz!
Scheff. “In' a shop the other day,
while waiting for my change,” said
Miss Scheff, “I noticed two very at-
tractive girls standing next to me.
One was a strikingly beautiful girl
and very fashionably dressed—the
other was not so beautiful although
she appeared prettier. .
“I often wonder why people always
take such a fancy to you,’ the most
striking girl was saying, ‘you know
you're not exactly what one might call
pretty, and you don't always follow
the latest style, Well, I suppose It Is
due to what they call your charming
manner,’ she said lightly, as the oth-
er girl looked up and smiled.
“The saleslady came with the
change. The beautiful'girl started off
immediately but the other paused an
instant and smiled and murmured a
thank you.
“What a handsome girl,’ I sald to
the saleslady as they walked away,
meaning the most striking girl.
““Did you think she was pretty?"
she asked, ‘It seemed to me the other
‘was much prettier.”
“The remark set me thinking and it
made me reflect the potent magic of
charm, The first girl was by all stand-
ards the most beautiful. Yet because
the second had the indescribable attri.
bute, the elusive charm, she caught all
hearts and held them. Beauty at-
tracts the eye, but charm takes the
heart.
“and it struck me again bow tmpor-
tant it Is for every woman to have
charm. Not all can be beautiful, but
all, in a certain measure, can acquire
charm
FASHIONS AND FADS,
In spite of their long popularity,
one-piece serge dresses are promised
an even greater vogue for spring.
Long coats will remain as tmport-
ant for spring and summer as they
have,been for the winter.
Leather belts, more on the girdle
type, are several inches wide at the
back and curve slightly to the front.
‘The new colors for novelty cottons
are white, cream color, old-lace color,
champagne, ficelle and khaki.
At the present time there is a great
tendency for white collars, cuffs and
revers on many of the outer garments.
‘Wide collarettes of chiffon or tulle
are scalloped around the edge. They
are used to trim the newest, smart-
est blouses.
One of the novelties of the spring
coat 1s the back longer than tho
front, a harmonious feature with the
cutaway front. i
Lovely satins and cashmere and
paisley designs are uced for separate
wraps. These are trimmed with bands
of plain satin. ¢
Light-weight serge fs still very pop-
ular, and cheviot in fancy weaves
and stripe 1s one of the new fabrics
for tallorymades.
Coming in for spring are the fascl-
nating Ittle blazer jackets of striped
flannel or serge with notched collars
and natty pockets.
Foulard, woven with satin figures
and with lovely borders, In white and
colors, {s one of the leading new fa-
bries for afternoon gowns.
While skirts remain narrow, there
fs no lack of variety in the noyelty
and arrangement of the gores,' the
new designs being extremely graceful
and having unusual style.
OSTRICH FEATHER NOVELTIES.
‘There was a time when’ the term
“ostrich feathers” meant only one
thing—ostrich feathers—but that was
a long while ago. This season the
term embraces evétything from tint-
est tip to the most wonderful ‘branch-
ed fancy willows of miraculous length,
quill, fan and pompon effects, and orn-
amental motifs, such as butterfiles,
bowknots or flowers.
In whatever form it appears, os-
trieh plumage fs a favorite hat trim-
ming, Wreaths, bands and full clus-
ters formed by short, curled tips are
a distinctive feature in hats at the
present moment. Some of the band-
somest designs in hats show big
sprawling trimming bows of velvet
or maline, the edges of which are out-
Mned with a fringe formed by ostrich
tips. Underbrim facings and crown
coverings effected by a solid mass of
short tips are also In vogue.
French plumes jn pure white are
tinged with a delicate color at the end
of the flue near the midrib. Clipped
ostrich in white, black and colors {3
used for imitating fur. It is also very
effective when used in the shape of
fringe.
Charming are the new long quills
made of clipped white ostrich and
framed by a band of skunk, sealskin,
moleskin, or sable, or those of black
or deep brown ostrich, edged with er-
mine, chinchilla or red fox.
Cold, raw starch will take out blood
stains.
Rainwater and soap will remove ma-
chine oil from washable fabrics.
A clothes tree on which to hang un-
finished garments is a great conventl-
ence in a sewing room,
A sprig of fresh mint in the cup of
afternoon tea, hot or cold, is liked
by many persons. A spoonful of frult
sherbet in iced tea is delictous.
To clean suede gloves, put the gloves
on “trees” or on your hands and rub
‘them with fine oatmeal, which should
‘nally be brushed of with a nail
brush.
Stains on enameled saucepans may
be removed by dissolving a half
‘teaspoonful of chlorlde of lime in the
saucepan of water, and then boil till
the stain disappears. Then boil again
with pure water. :
Gilt frames may be cleaned by
sponging them with the ofl of turpen-
tine or spirits of turpentine, only wet-
ting the sponge enough to remove the
dirt. Leave the frames to dry, but
do not wipe them,
RISEN ROLLS.
Sift a quart of flour with a tea-
spoonful of salt and rub Into it a
tablespoonful of butter. When this
is blended add a generous cupful of
lukewarm milk, in which a third of
yeast cake has been dissolved, If too
stiff add a litte more warm milk. Stir
in @ teaspoonful of granulated sugar
and Imead for twenty minutes. Cover
and set aside to rise overnight. In the
morning make into rolis and set these
to rise for one-half hour, ‘then bake.
SWEDISH BREAD.
Roll one pint of light dough a half
inch thick. Spread with butter, sugar,
a dash of nutmeg and one cup of well.
cleaned currants. Roll up, spreading
butter over top. Let rise and bake.
Slice from the end.
IMPORTANT PERSONS VISIT
TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE
' Tuskegee Institute, Alabama.—About
50 guests from the north attended the
great central meeting of the trustees
of the Tuskegee Institute. One party
headed by Mr. Jullus Rosenwald
came from Chicago, stopping on their
way at Nashville, Tenu., to visit sev-
eral of the colored schools of that city.
The party arrived at Tuskegeo by spe-
cfal train ‘from Montgomery.
In addition to Mr. and Mrs. Rosen-
wald and thelr son, Lester, the party
consisted of the following persons:
Mr. Walter G. Franz, consulting en-
gineer, and Mrs, Franz, Cincinnatl, 0.;
Mr. H. F. Fisk of Northwestern uni-
versity, Evanston, Ill, and Mrs. Fisk;
Mr, H. H. Koblsaat, editor of the Chi-
cago Record-Herald; Dr, A. W, Harris,
president of Northwestern university;
Judge Julian W. Mack of the United
States court of commerce, and Mrs.
Mack; Mr. Edward B. Butler, presi-
dent Butler Bros., and Mrs. Butler;
Mr, Charles R. Crane, president of the
Crane Co. and Mrs. Crane; Mr. Jo-
seph L. Bache, director of the Jew-
ish training school; Mr. Sherman C.
Kingsley, director of the United Char-
ities und the Ellzabeth McCormick
Memorlal Fund; Mr. L. A. Philips, su-
Derintendent of the Glenwood Manual
Training school, near Chicago; Mr.
and Mrs. Max Adler, brother-in-law
and sister of Mr, Julius Rosenwald,
and Mr. A. Mitchell Innes of the Brit-
ish embassy at Washington,
The other ‘party headed by Hon.
Seth Low, former mayor of New York,
arrived from New York in the even-
ing. Among those in the party
were, in addition to Mr, Seth Low,
chairman of the board of trustees, four
other members of the trustee board:
Messrs, Robert C, Ogden, Willlam C.
Wilcox, with Mrs. Wilcox and Frank
Trumbull of New York city; Charles
E, Mason of Boston and Mrs, Mason.
Among the other members of the
‘party from the east were: Dr. and
Mrs. S. G. M. Maule of Philadelphia,
Pa.; the Rev. Clarence Vincent, pas-
tor Immanuel-Walnut Avenue Con-
gregational church, Boston, Mass.;
Mra. Henry C. Davis, Philadelphia;
Miss Katherine B. Davis, superintend-
ent New York State Reformatory for
Women, Bedford Hills, N. ¥.; Mrs.
Martha P. Falconer, ‘superintendent,
the House of Refuge, Girls’ depart-
ment, Sleightén Farm, Darlington, Pa.;
Mr. Lawrence F. Abbott, president
The Outlook Company, New York?
Mr. Thellwell R. Coggeshall, industrial
teacher, Girard college, Philadelphia,
Pa.; Mrs. Robert E. Park, vice-presi-
dent National Congress of Mothers
and Parent-Teacher association, Woll-
aston, Mass.; Miss Hilda Justice gt
Philadelphia; Miss Emily S. Richards;
Mr. Harold Peabody, Boston Mass.;
Mr. J. W. Frothingham of Brooklyn;
Mrs, Alexander Purves, daughter of
Mr. Robert C. Ogden; Dr. A. G.
Fraser. “
‘With the exception of four absentees
all members of the board were pres-
ent at this meeting. Col, Theodore
Roosevelt, who had visited Tuskegee
Institute when he was president, but
has not seen it since he became a
trustee, had expected to visit the
school this year, but was unable to
do 50,
Tuskegee bas eight trustees from
the southern states—four of them
white and four colored. The white
trustees are Mr. Belton Gilreath, an
extensive owner of coal mines in Bir-
mingham, Ala.; Bir. R. Q. Simpson, a
large planter of Furman, Ala.; Mr. W.
‘W. Campbell, vice-chairman, a bank-
er of Tuskegee, Ala,, and Mr, Charles
W. Hare, a vier aud newspaper man
also of the town of Tuskegee, The
colored trustees are Mr. A. J. Wil
born, a graduate of Tuskegee Institute,
now doing business in Tuskegee; and
Victor H. Tulane, who is cashier of the
brazch of the Alabama Penny Savings
bank at Montgomery, Washington, and
Treasurer Logan. All of these were
present. |
At the meeting in the chapel, at |
which the trustees and other guests
were present, it was announced that
Mr. Jullus Rosenwald of Chicago had
accepted the position of trustee in the
place of Mr. George Foster Peabody
of New York city, who, at his own =
quest, was relieved, because of not be-|
ing able to sive the time necessary
to the school,
It was.also announced that Mr, Em-
mett J. Scott, who, as secretary to
Principal Washington, has for a num-
ber of years borne a large share of
the burden of the work of the school, |
bas beem elected secretary of the In-
stitute. Mr. Scott will however con-
tinue to ¢e¢rve Princinal Wachine+nn
GUSSs, Was rebieved, because af not de-
ing able to give the time necessary
to the school,
It was.also announced that Mr, Em-
mett J. Scott, who, as secretary to
Principal Washington, has for a num-
ber of years borne a large share of
the burden of the work of the school,
bas been elected secretary of the in-
stitute. Mr. Scott will however con-
tnue to serve Principal Washington
in the same capacity.
‘One of the most interesting features
of the school work which the northern
guests had an opportunity of observing
was a novel kind of rhetorical exer.
cise held in the chapel, Instead of the
traditional essays and recitations
which the announcement of rhetorical
exercises had led the guests to expect,
they found the stage of the chapel fit
tel up with steam and electrical ma.
chinery and various kinds of apparatus
used by the students in the shop, in
dairy and in cooking departments. A
portion of the stage had been fitted
up ag a gining room and kitchen with
a kerosene oll range, and in this set-
ting a young woman was demonsirat.
ing to the students and guests of the
school how to set a table and how to
cook and serve a meal. The whole
operation bad been cleverly drame-
tized and was carried out amidst the
applause of the audience. The per-
formance was especially admired by
the men of-the party.
‘Another feature of the rhetorical ex-
ercises was a demonstration of the
method in which a letter written by a
student {s collected by the postofiice
department, stamped, put In the mail
bags, carrfed to its destination and
delivered. This demonstration was
given by ono of the students who fc
employed by the Government Institute
postoffice. What made this demon-
stration all the more interesting was
that after the student had described
4m a very interesting manner and in
the greatest detafl bow the letter had
been written, collected, canceled, dis-
tributed, put'in the mail packet, car
ried to the train and thence to its
destination at Clark university, At-
lanta, Ga., the writer took the liberty
of opening the letter and reading ite
contents, The letter was represonted
as announcing to the students at Clark
the result of @ football battle which
took place at Tuskegee last October,
and in which the score was 48 to 0
in favor of Tuskegee. The reading of
the letter was greeted with wild ap-
plause by“the Tuskegee students.
The two parties of guests—one from
Chicago apd the other from New York
—united and went by special train to
Atlanta, where they were the'guests
at dinner of the Atlanta Chamber of
Commerce. At that polnt the two par-
tles separated again, ope going north
to Chicago and the other north and
east to New York city. The present
meeting of the board was voted one of
the most successful ones in the history
of the institute, and it fs felt by all
that much good will come from these
annual visits of the trustees and oth-
er friends of the institute to the
schoo.
EDUCATIONAL STATUS
‘ OF TEXAS CITIES
+ Ina recent report of the state board
of education interesting comparisons
are given regarding the scholastic
Status of the largest four cities of the
state, as follows:
San Antonio: Federal census popu-
lation, 96,614; scholastic census, 16,-
999, or 17.6 per cent. of the entire
population; length of school session,
167 days; enrollment, 13,047, which is
76.9 per cent. of the scholastic popu-
lation; average attendance, 9,297, or
54.6 per cent. of the scholastic popu-
Jation, and 712 per cent. of the en-
rollment; number of teachers, 279.
Dallas: Federal census population,
92,104; scholastic census, 15,673; or
16.9 per cent. of the population;
length of school session, -174 days;
enrollment, 12,707, which {s 814 per
cent. of the scholastic population;
average attendance, 9,364, or 59.7 per
cent. of the scholastic population, and
73.6 per cent. of the enrollment; num-
ber of teachers, 329,
Houston: Federal census popula-
tion, 78,800; scholastic census, 17,116,-
or 21.7 per cent. of the entire popula-
tion; length of session, 172 days; en-
rollment, 11,148, which’ {s 64.5. per
cent. of the scholastic population;
average attendance, 8,646, or 50.6 per
cent. of the scholastre population, ant
77.8 per cent. of the enrollment; num-
ber of teachers, 292.
Fort Worth: Federal census popu-
lation, 73,312; scholastic population,
11,020, or 14.9 per cent.; length of
school session, 182 days; enrollment,
10,616, which fs 95.4 per cent. of the
scholastic population; average at-
tendance, 7,764, or 70.4 per cent. of
the scholastic population, and 73.%
per cent. of the enrollment; number
of teachers, 235.
POTASH IN THE UNITED STATES.
The United States geological sur-
vey is fsuing another preliminary re-
port on its potash investigations un-
der the special appropriation in ald
of the search for an-American supply
of potash, The statistics contained, tr
this report show a phenomenal in-
crease In American purchases of Ger-
man potash in 1911. The imports for
‘the fiscal year ended June 30, 1911,
were valued at $14,000,000. It seems
kety that the Imports for the calen-
‘dar year 1911 will reach $15,000,000,
an increase over the preceding year o
almost $3,000,000.
During the past year a geologist of
the survey, W. C. Phalen, visited prac-
Uically all the salt plants in the east-
ern part of the United States where
there seemed any lixellhood of finding
‘beds of potash salt. Samples of the
‘brines and waste bitterns are being
analyzed and some shgw considerable
percentages of potash salts. A natural
highly concentrated, bittern from
northern Ob{o seems to hold out sufil-
cient promise to warrant further at-
tention. This bittern fs a bugbear to
the salt Industry of the state, for if al-
lowed to get into the brine from
which the ealt is made it renders the
brine bitter and spoils the salt. As a
container of potash salts, however, It
may prove to be the richest known in
the eastern states.
An Important deposit of alunite,
which has but recently been discov-
ered near Marysville, Utah, Is now be-
Ing developed. While the deposit fur-
nishes material well adapted for uti-
lzation, the quantity thus far revealed
is insufficient to supply the whole
United States with potash. However,
{t 1s favorably located to compete with
foreign potash in supplying the needs
of the western orchards. The size of
the vein and its apparent purity are
probably its most unusual features.
NOT VERY YOUNG.
Atistress—One thing more, Norah, I
hope you haven't a young man.
‘The New Mald—Ob, no, indeed,
mum: he’s nearly forty. °
AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS
ener eR ae ee ee a TTT
In times past The Age has con-
demned the disposition of negroes to
walk up to the learned degreo store.
house ‘and take any of the titles and
degrees they found ly!ng about loose-
ly and using them in their budiness
‘or profession’ or vocation as thelr in-
terests or fancy inclined them; scorn-
Ing the appropriateness and proprie-
‘tes of things with a fine ecorn, scorn-
ful. We bave professors of | every:
thing and rothing, learned and un-
learned, so that the learned degrees
among us have become a reproach
and rebuke, even to those who have
secured them from reputable {nstitu-
tions by their good works, in scholar-
ship or their specialization.
In a Sunday talk to the students of
Tuskegee Institute, recently, as report-
ed for the Tuskegee Student, “Qn Be-
ing Simple,” Dr Booker T. Washing-
ton sald, among other things:
“Students who go out from this Inst!-
-tution may also exert their Influence
in helping our people to get rid of the
habit of having so many titles, s0
many meaning!ess and worthless de-
grees, You can scarcely meet in the
street, or anywhere else, a minister
unless he Is called a Doctor of Divin-
tty. Some of them can scarcely read
or write, some of them cannot read or
write a simple English sentence, yet
they parade themselves about as Doc-
tors of Divinity. Worse than that,
some call themselves Doctors of Law.
‘We want everywhere to exert our in-
fluence to get rid of all that sham.
“The fact 1s we have run wild, In
many cases, in this degree business,
and many people who have been too
lezy to get a genuine education. have
sought to cover up thelr jgnorance and
their vulgarity by parading after their
names a lot of letters—A. RB. A. My
D.D., Ll. D, ete. Why I have actual-
ly received letters from persons with
all those titles signed, after their
names. Whenever a person gets a let-
ter with all those titles after the signa-
ture, he makes up his mind—if he
does not express it—bhe makes up his
mind that this is a letter, not from an
educated person, but from an ignor-
ant person, a vulgar person lacking In
euture, a person lacking in real, genu-
ine taste.”
‘This Is all very true; but {t-fs {m-
possible, at this stage of the race's
development, to make men see that
a learned degree, or 'title of honor,
which does not belong to them, and
which they cannot sustain. when call-
ed upon to do so, by scholarship or
good works In special fields of
achievements, makes them look and
act cheaply in the eyes of those
whose good opinion they value, and
really seek by parading such degrees
to obtain. The world is very critical.
It demands a reason for everything
and will not be satisfied with evasion.
If people are not what they claim to
be, If they are shams, masquerading
as allases in borrowed: plumage, of
degrees in scholarship or distinction
4m good works, the fraud will be dis-
covered; they themselves will give
themselves away.
We are growing away from the de-
gree and title abuse with the years,
as we grow in matured scholarship
and material achievement, and shall
not, after awhile, value the gewgaws
which are as paste stcnes to real dia-
monds {n the world of achievement,
of character, of worth—New York
Age. a
Parents and guardians should call
a halt to the children under thelr
charge. The streets are infested with
Uttle boys and girls from sunrise al-
most until midnight in Charleston.
‘They are becoming a perfect nuisance.
They use profane language: they
throw bricks at each other; fn fact
they are becoming desperate in the
streets among themselves. We like
to see children enjoy themselves and
we believe the streets give them a
great deal of fresh air; but to allow
them to corrupt the streets means se-
rious consequences..
In order to Bety good citizens the
children must be taught, in thelr youth
to reverence and respect the public
liberties given them on the streets.
It ie fearful how they indiscriminately
burl bricks in thelr angry passion.
Both white and black have gotten In,
to the art of throwing bricks at each
other. If something is not done to
stop them, the City Fathers will even-
tually have to do away with glass
sashes and go back to the old wooden
windows and put the city back in dark-
ness—Charleston Messenger.
‘The person who sets up and oper-
ates a place where the Idlers and loaf-
ers gather, Is largely responsible for
the wickedness and crime of bis com-
munity. Idleness breeds crime and
no ono who cares for the welfare of
his people, or who is Interested In the
good name of bis community, will en-
courage any movement to develop a
crop of {dlers—The Torch Light.
Opportunities for preparation and
‘opportunities for service are abundant
and there should be no lack of men
to do the Mastef’s service—American
Baptist.
President .George A. Gates of Fisk
university was recently injured In a
ailroad wreck.
eT
‘The Birmingham Age-Herald devot-
ed a half column recently to a review
of Principal Booker T. Washington's
latest book, “My Larger Education.”
‘The review was written by Prof.
Charles A. Brown of the Birmingham
high school, and of this book Profes-
gor Brown says:
“My Larger Education” of Booker
‘T, Washington's is a continuation of
bis autoblographical narrative. “Up
From Slavery,” which was published
some years ago, and, as he says, {3
written “to complete the story of my
education which I began In that book;
to answer the questions as to how I
worked out for myself the educational
mothods which we are using at Tus-
kegee; and, finally, to Mlustrate, for
the benefit of the members of my“own
race, some of the ways in which a
people who are struggling upward may
turn disadvantages into opportunities;
how they may gain within themselves
something that will compensate them
for what they have been deprived of
from Without.”
‘The record shows that his education
has been very realistic and has pro-
gtessed with bls work as it has
brought him in contact with “men
and things.” The lessons have boon
learned from “human {nstitutlons, pol-
itles, newspapers, and from education-
al and soclal probléms of various
kinds.” A large part of the book is
devoted to what he has learned from
“exceptional white men,” and he grate-
fully records his Indebtedness to Wil-
Ham H. Baldwin, Jr, of Washington;
Dr. J. L, M. Curry of Alabama, Mr.
Jobn M. Parker of New Orleans, Col.
Henry Watterson of Kentucky, ex-
President Roosevelt and others; to a
number of exceptional negroes; to
“high and low,” he met in his travels
in Europe; to educational authorities
of Denmark, and to educational cam-
patgns in the south.
‘The book is an interesting narrative
of the experiences of a man who real-
fzed that his first and fundamental
problem was “how to deal with public
opinion on the race question.” Some
of the members of his own race want-
ed to know “why he proposed to teach
their children to work?" These want-
ed him to provide a Kind of education
that would enable thelr children .to
live without working. Some of the
white people of the south were op-
posed to any kind of education for the
negro, while’ some uf the white people
of the north feared that the kind of
education he proposed would produce
merely “hewers of wood and drawers
of water,” and would not “prepare the
negro to take his place in the commu-
nity as a man and citizen.”
We were agreeable surprised at
Marlin, Tex, to see about 15 negroes
working on brick buildings. They
have recently ftlshed four brick build-
Ings. You don’t find negro brickma-
sons erecting buildings for white folks
in all towns In dear old Dixie land.—
Texas Gulde.
Ever since the trial and conviction
of the MeNamaras for dynaraiting the
government has been perfecting a
drag-net for taking in others guilty of
the same sort of crime.
‘That, drag-net was cast and drawn
up last week.
And it enmeshed fifty-four promi-
nent labor leaders charged with dyna.
miting butldings, and other structures,
1n all parts of the country.
No negroes were found or will be
found in drag-neta of that sort. The
negroes are about the only class of
people in this country who do not re-
sort to the use of dynamite to right
thelr wrongs. In that respect the col-
ored man stands In a class all by his
lonesome. Even the Jews are not
guiltless.
In glancing over one of thelr jour-
nals recently we read of a gang of
Fast Side Jews In New York who for
years have maintained a, “Black-
Hand” organization, and bave for
years ‘been the terror of all those who
have aroused their cupidity or resent-
ment.—Dallas Express.
Let me do my work each day, and if
the darkened hours of despair over-
come me, may I not forget the
Let me do my work each day, and {f
the darkened hours of despair over-
come me, may I not forget the
strength that comforted me in the
desalation of other times. May I still
remember the bright hours that found
me walking over the silent hills of my
childhood, or dreaming on the margin
of the quiet river, when a light glowed
within me and I promised my only God
to have courage amid the tempest
of changing years. Spare me from
bitterness and from the sharp passions
of unguarded moments. May I not
forget that poverty and riches are of
the spirit. Though the world know
me not, may my thoughts and actions
be such as shall keep me friendly
‘with myself. Lift up my eyes from
the earth and let me not forget the
uses of the stars. Forbid that I should
judge others, lest I condemn myself.
Let me not follow the clamor of the
world, but walk calmly in my path.
Give me a few friends who will love
me for what I am, and keep éver
burning before my vagrant steps the
Kindly Ifght of hope. And though age
and infirmity overtake me, and I come
not within sight of the castle of my
dreams, teach me still to be thankful
for Ife and for time's olden memories
that are good and sweet, and may the
evening's twilight find mo gentle still.
—féledted
PLAN AND SCOPE
- OF EXPOSITION
Senators Favor Appropriation
BILL PROVIDES FOR $250,000—
Masi R. R. WRIGHT AND HIS
ASSOCIATES HOLD suUCCESS-
FUL CONFERENCE WITH SEN-
ATE COMMITTEE ON INDUS-
TRIAL EXPOSITIONS—CONVINC-
ING FACTS BY DRS. WRIGHT,
DU BOIS AND ROSS.
‘Washington.—A committee of prom!-
nent colored citizens appeared before
the senate committee on industrial ex-
positions in Washington recently in
behalf of the bill Introduced by Sen-
ator Bradley of Kentucky providing
for an appropriation of $260,000 for
an exhibition of the progress of the
race since emancipation. Senator
Root of New York presided, and Sen-
ators Crane of Massachusetts, Taylor
of Tennessee, Newlands of Nevada,
Paynter of Kentucky, Stephenson of
Wisconsin, Jones of Washington,
Works of California, Gronna of North
Dakota and Swanson of Virginia were
present.
The speakers representing the ne-
sro emancipation association were
Major. R. R. Wright of Savanah, Ga.;
Dr. R. R. Wright Jr. editor of the
Christian Recorder, Philadelphia; Pro-
fessor W. E. B. Du Bots of New York
and Rev. I. N. Ross of Washington,
each having assigned to hifa a particu-
lar phase of the discussion.
After Senator Root opened the
meeting Senator Bradley tntroduced
Major R. R. Wright, who told the ob-
Ject of the exposition, tbe success he
bad had for the past six years in ex-
hibiting the progress of the pegroes In
Georgia and reasons why national ald
should be given this exposition.
He stated that since 1876 the gov-
ernment bad appropriated over $25,-
000,000 for expositions. He now asked
for only 1 per cent of that amount,
1250,000, which 1s only % cent fof
each negro inhabitant in the country.
Major Wright then introduced his
son, Dr. R. R. Wright Jr. who would
show the committee what progress
‘the negroes bad made which would
warrant an exhibition. This was done
by a comparison between the condi-
tion of the race In 1860 and In 1910.
Dr. Wright! sald the population had
more than doubled, being 4,500,000 In
1860 and 10,000,000 now; the Iliiter-
acy had been cut in half, being 96 per
cent In 1860 and 44.5 per cent in
1900, possibly under 40 per cent to-
day.
Public school attendance had risen
from practically nothing to 3,000,000.
In labor negroes have risen from farm
laborers to the control of 917.000
farms and the ownership of 250,000
farms. ‘They have beld their own as
farm laborers, besides developing oth-
er trades. New occupations, unknown
50 years ago, have emerged. There
are 60,000 negroes in professions to-
day. Negro physicians, lawyers, etc.
unknown in the south to the genera-
tlon before the war, are now in every
clty. Negro teachers number 250,000.
Negro property holders have emerged.
No accurate count has ever been
made,
Fully 500,00 homes and farms are
owned. Wealth of the negro fs estl-
mated at $1,000,000,000. Negro liter-
ature, art and music tell a story of
progress. There are over 200 news-
papers, 500 negro authors. Some of
the most popular music of the day
fs written by negroes, and negro musi-
cians have appeared on every princi-
pal American stage, and negro artists
exhibited in our leading art galleries
Dr. Wright told of the growth of
negro banks, insurance companies,
real estate operation, etc.; also of ne-
gro organizations, their towns,
churches, secret orders, saying that,
whereas the race 50 years ago was not
organized, today organization Is the
rule rather than the exception. One
above 21 years of nge is organ‘ed.
These items represent some of the
facts of our progress, a story which
cannot but Interest and encourage all
who have at heart the progress of our
country. .
The committee showed special Inter-
est in the recital of the progress,
Next Senator Crane introduced Dr. W.
E. B. Du Bois of New York, who told
the plan of the exposition. It Is to be
held between Jan, 1, 1913, and Dec.
31. There are to be, first, collected
maps, pictures, models, etc., represent-
ing Africa and African industry.
Thera would also be exhibitions of,
second, the negro physique; third.
negro population; fourth, negro occu-
pations; fifth, negro education; sixth,
cia GE eRaiGtias iE waacn tx
ates in the whites. They would
then see a side of the negro which fs
jnot usually seen and would be brought
to respect him more, thus bringing
about a more friendly feeling among
the races,
“Fourth—It would also show the
world that America has interest in all
her people." Senator Bradley then
made a few remarks and Major Wright
thanked the committee, which went im-
mediately Into executive session and
after a short deliberation decided to
report the bill favorably, which has
since been done and also placed on the
regular senate calendar,
Galveston, Tex—Judgo M. T. Von
Rhaden, whose official tltle 1s police
magistrate at the town of Cretghton,
in northern Nebraska, who has been
spending a short time in Galveston,
tells some intoresting stories about
his section of the country and the Iit-
tle town which {s on the border of
the big Indian reservation for the
three or four tribes of Sloux. Judge
Von Rhaden speaks several languages
Including Sloux, and, having lived for
many years in the Indian country, is
familiar with the manner and traits
of the wily red man, who fa living 1p
ease with plenty at the expense of
Uncle Sam,
“There ts a thrifty family of half
‘breeds up there,” said the judge.
“These people ara the children of olt
man Godfrey, a Loulslana slave ne-
gro, who died @ litre over a year ago
at the age of elghty-two years,
“About the time of breaking out of
the war between the states he ran
anay from bis master In Loufstana
and went to Minnesota and took up
his home with the Stoux. He spoke
French and English and soon picked
up the Indian language, and, being a
desperate negro, became a leader with
the bucks, who, in taose days, were
a bloodthirsty set of redskins,
“it was in 1863 that the New Uim
massacre took place and the band of
cut-throat Indians on this memorable
occasion were led by Godfrey when
they raided this peaceful settlement
in Minnesota, killlug men, women and
children. Quitting the reservation
and Ignoring the commands of the
soldiers, who tried to prevent their
going on the warpath, the red devils
swooped down upon the little town
about ‘the noon hour. Not sattstied
with killing and scalping the heipless
women and the men Who so herotcal-
ly, but {neffectually, defended thelr
famniles, the savages threw the babies
they found in the red-hot ovens in the
homes. With the féw troops left to
guard the Indtans, because of the war
between the states, the government
had a hard time getting this band of
several hundred back on the reserva-
tion, *
“In due course the government be-
gan the trial of halt hundred or so
of the supposed leaders in the massa-
ere who had been imprisoned upon
return to the reservation. Among
them, of course, was Godfrey, the ne-
gro, who had an advantage over many
of bis red brother because he spoke
English. And he was a shrewd ne-
gro, though a most desperate charac-
ter, as you can imagine a black man
who’ became a leader of a tribe of
savage Sioux. About ten or twelve
of the Indians were sentenced to be
shot for participation in the massacre;
others were given life sentences in
prison and others from ten to thirty
years in prison. When tt ceme time
for the execution and the Indians were
called from their prison, the tricky
Godfrey, upon the calling of his name
pushed another Indian out fn line, tell-
ing the redskin in his own language
that the officers were calling his name,
and this redskin pad the extreme pen-
alty, while his black brother mixed
with the short-term prisoners, and in
course of time was liberated.
“I understand that some years later
the government discovered the plot,
But for some reason or other Godfrey
was riot molested again. I presume
the government figured that it didn't
make much difference whether it was
a redskin or a blackskin and that all
of them were equally as gullty.
“But Godfrey was known to the
white settlers, and while he lved to
a ripe old age he feared the white
man, and had reason to. Ho left the
reservation but twice or three times
during his tlfe, and on each occasion
had a narrow escape from being mur-'
dered. One time he crossed the river
in bis boat and was shot at, but he
managed to reach his canoe and es-
cape with whole skin, although the
boat was riddled with shot, some of
which penetrated his clothes. He soon
learned that he was a marked man
and began to live in dread of the pale.
face—St. Louls Globe-Democrat.
WOES OF WHISKER WEARERS.
Former Senator Tom Carter, in the
debate before the National Pross club
of Washington as to whether a beard
or a bald hicad was the greater dis
advantage to a man, claimed that a
beard was a wonderful help. Carter.
by the way, has a beard which would
make an alfalfa fleld look like an arid
and dusty desert.
Soon after the debate he received
from one of bis Montana friends this
communication:
“Dear Tom: Your speech‘on whis-
kers seemed to settle all the disputed
points except one. What we can't de-
clde out here, and what we want you
to tell us, Is: When a man goes to
bed, ought he to put his beard under
the covers or leave it outslde?"—Rop
ular Magazine.
The Farm
Farm labor has become too scarce
and high-priced for one man to work
{n the fields or on the road with a stu-
gle team, except in rare cases, whero
Hght work must be done.
‘Any man can learn to drive four
horses just as well as two, and where
the double team can be used, practical-
ly twice as much work can be done
in a day's time. This means the sav-
ing of the wages of one man over two
men working with two teams.
It is Just as easy to run a four-
horse plow, harrow, disk or other farm
tool as it [s to work with two horses
and a lghter tool, especially after
man and teams, become used to the
work.
If you are a oneman farmer and
cannot afford to keep two teams for
exclusive work, then keep one work
team and a team of mares ‘to raise
foals and work when there {s heavy
work to do. These extra mares will
pay good money on the investment
with the foals raised alone, and the
work secured from them will be ex-
tra profit. A moderate amount of
‘work will always do them good, and
with their aid you will be able td put
out and harvest almost double the
crops that you could without them,
For hauling loads of groin, mill
feeds, hay, hogs and other things to
and from town, it is a waste of time
for a man to plod along with one team
and a emall Iead, when four horses
and the same driver could haul dou-
ble the load in the same time with less
load to the individual work animal.
On our own farm we use two, three
and four horses for such hauling, ac-
cording to needs, but never go out with,
a single team when an extra horse or
extra team would mean economy of
time and labor. A third horse on the end
of the wazon tongue makes a vast dif-
ference in drawing a heavy load up
a steep grade or over tough roads.
‘Tho extra team on the load makes a
still greater difference.
One great advantage fn working
three, four or more horses or mules
to a plow or other farm tool, is that
much better work’ can be done, Too
much of our plowing is shallow and
profitless. One team may not be able
to pull a common-sized plow run deep
without fatigue long before the day's
work is done, but four horses can
easily pull a larger plow run 2 or 3
Inches deeper, deepening the seed-bed
and increasing the moisture-holdiag
capacity of the soll for dry weather.
Most of our crops die and burn out in
ary times because of extreme shallow
plowing.
It ts similarly trie with disking
and barrowiog. With a single team
there is not enough horse-power to do
good work. The tool can “only scratch
the ground.” But with three or four
horses hitcbed to the same tool, or |
even a larger one, welght may be ap-
plied, and the soil 1s fairly ground up
and reduced to ashes. Onco going
over the plowed ground with heavy
teams and heavy tools Is better than |
three or four times with a light team |
and a light tool. The reason is evi-
dent. f
With presentday farming, much
power ts required to do the work. If’
& gas tractor cannot be used, then’
keep four or more good horses, mules.
or mares, and when work ts to be
done, let every work animal be In
harness aud “pulling against the col-
tar."
SOY BEANS.
‘The soy bean is an importatton
from Southeastern Asta, where It is
grown for human food, Caucasians
have not become accustomed to them
as food, however, and their chfef use
in this country 18 as a forage crop.
Soy beans are grown most success-
fully In this country south of the red
clover area and where alfalfa cannot
be grown successfully. Since cultt-
vation is required, the soy bean can-
not compete successfully with red
clover or alfalfa, but where those
craps are not known the soy bean,
can be grown with profit where.a pro-
duction of more than fifteen bushels
can be assured. In many places
twenty bushels of soy beans per acre
can be grown.
Soy beans have one advantage over
cowpeas because they are drought re-
sistant, but unless tnclosed in rabbit-
proof fencing are very likely to prove
& poor crop Where rabbits abound.
In ordering seed it ts very {mportant
to obtain the right varlety, as there
are great differences between the 200
varieties of soy beans. The Ito San
{a a variety which will mature as far
north as southern Wisconsin and
southern Michigan. The mammoth
variety 1s the largest, growing from
three to five feet high, but will
not mature north of the southern
boundary of Kentucky. Seed should
be carefully tested before planting.
‘The soll should be prepared care-
tilly for soy beans, for otherwise
woeds are likely to choke out the
young plants. The ground should be
Prepared with the plow. and then
worked with the disk and barrow un-
til a firm seed bed with the upper
two Inches loose, has been secured.
The planting should be shatlow, pre-
ferably between one and two inches.
This Is Importaut, for faflure can fre-
quently be traced to planting too deep.
‘The beans should be planted In rows
about three feet apart. Soy beans
may be planted at any time between
early spring and midsummer. They
are generally planted in early June.
In the lowlands of Tennessee and
North Carolina two crops of the early
and medium varieties can be secured
in @ season, .
Like other legumes, soy beans are
able to utilize the trogen in the alr,
and add it to the soll by means of
Toot nodules. Those nodules are
caused by certain bacteria, which
Seem to be present in large quantt-
tles in the soils of southern states,
but which are rare in some northern
states, causing weak growth. The
new fleld may Ve inoculated by the
‘use of cultures furntshed by the de-
partment of agriculture or by scat-
fering broadcast sol trom a tleld for-
merly used for soy beans.
For hay the soy bean fs fully equal
to alfalfa, but requires more care.
The beans should be cut as soon as
the’ top leaves begin to turn yellow or
to fall off. If the cutting ts done
later the stems will become woody.
In curing the bay care should be ex-
ercised to prevent the loss of leaves.
From three to six days 1s ample time
to make good soy bean hay.
Soy beans make a splendid pas-
turage, particularly for hogs. Corn
should be used in addition. ‘The hogs
should be turned In on the soy beans
while the pods are not yet ripe.
Soy beans may be grown with cow-
peas, but are more commonly grown
with corn. If grown with corn the
field is usually harvested at one time
for ensllage or used for pasturage of
hogs. The bean may be grown for
the grain. The feeding value of the
grain 1s very bigh, being siightly su-
perior tg.cottonseed meal. Soy beans
can also fe grown as a short rotation
crop. In Tennessee and South Caro-
lina the beans are often grown be-
tween two wheat crops and in other®
cases between oat crops.
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION.
The fundamental purpose of agri-
cultural education Is to establish a
permanently successful agriculture.
Experience teaches us that economic
prosperity alone, although of primary
Importance, does not insure a per-
manently successful agriculture. Great
prosperity in some rural communities
has resulted in all the farmers mov-
ing in town. The agriculture of that
particular community ts thereafter al-
most certain to decline. It may be
safely affirmed that any set of condl-
tions which has a tendency to bring
about such a result Is not favorable
to the establishment of a permanent-
ly successful system of agriculture.
Agriculture, in a broad sense, 1s not
only a vocation, it {s a type of living.
Successful agriculture’must, therefore,
involve a satisfactory social organtza-
tion. Not until the country boy and
girl have the same educational oppor-
tunity as the town boy and girl, and
the father and mother have church
and other social opportunities fully
equivalent to thelr town cousins can
country Ife be regarded as perma-
nently successful.
‘The agricultural educational Inet!-
tutions of the future will devote more
and more attention to the problems of
successful living in the open country.
From the American farmer's point of
view one of the most important steps
of the future is the organization of co-’
operative enterprises among farmers.
‘This country Js behind the Continental
countries of Europe in this regard.
Credit banks, community breeding, co-
operative cow testing associations,
butter and egg socletles, co-operative
lsundries, etc., are all Important ad-
juncts to future agricultural develop-
ment. The college of agricuture must
go serlously about the study of rural
soclal institutions, and let us hope
that {t will be as successful In this as
it has been in solving the problems of
soll fertility, animal nutrition and
plant breeding—Dean F. B. Mumford
of Missouri University.
SOWING GRASS ON SNOW.
It 1g axfomatic that one must make
hay while the sun shines, but it is
equally true that hay must be planted
whether the sun shines or not. What
holds true of hay will apply to its
cousin, the blue grass, which is unt-
versally used for lawns in this coun-
try. 7
Blue grass should be sown on the
snow. To many city-rafsed persons
this will sound like an absurdity. in
many places, however, this method
will give better results than thaf’ used
by nature, which fs to drop the seed
in the fall before the snow falls. This
fall seed 1s subjected to the same
cold, the same rain and the same
changes in temperature as the seed
sown on the snow. The only ditfer-
ence {is that the period of exposure is
longer. The birds pick up a greater
quantity and fall rains wash a larger
quantity of it away,
Grass seed sown on the snow, how-
ever, 18 exposed to fewer dangers.
There are fewer birds about, and
there are fewer washing rains. When
the snow melts the seeds sink into
the ground. Usually a freeze comeq
before there {s @ rain and the seeds
become fixed and covered in the
ground, there to remain until! they
Entered at the Post Office at. Savan uah, Ga., as Second-Class mail matter.
SATURDAY MARCH 23RD, 1912
During the past two weeks the country from one end to the other has been confronted with acts of lawlessness which have caused her sober and more thoughtful citizens to hang their heads in shame. First came the bomb outrages in our great Metropolis which almost caused one of her noted judges to lose his life; next the awful deeds of the lawless mountaineers of Virginia in which the murderers were neither deterred from their dastardly act by old age or sex, but in which five persons have already lost their lives and ere the end comes no one can correctly, state to what extent the number of victims will be supplemented; next the jail delivery out in Nebraska with its toll of three human lives, one an uninterested young man who was walking by the roadside during the exchange of shots by the fugitive convicts and their pursuers; then the two bold train robberies, and lastly the disgraceful court scene in New Orleans when even the majesty of the law itself took part in the fiasco. These are but the more serious outbreaks to which must be added scores of minor instances where law and order have been set aside and then we shall get an idea of the volume of crimes throughout the country. Truly should there be an awakening of the national conscience to the gravity of the situation and a nation wide movement toward reform.
Sermon from a Philosopher
On last Sunday evening the members and friends of the First Congregational church had the rare privilege of listen to a sermon the like of which has scarcely been heard in this city for many years. The speaker on this occasion was the Rev. Jenkins Lloyd Jones of Chicago, ill., one of America's greatest and most impressive public speakers. The large audience which greeted the speaker was a most representative one and the marked attention given him during his forty minute sermon showed the profound appreciation in which the his words were received. Rev. Jones' sermon was one of the most encouraging ever heard by our people in this city, the only regrettable feature being that the audience would have been pleased had it been longer. The music rendered by the choir was excellent.
A Beautiful Display.
The spring opening on last Monday at the Colored Minibury store, 464 West Broad street, was one of the most attractive ever seen here and was attended by ladies from every part of the city. The display of the hats, ribbons, feathers and all articles appertaining to female headgear was as rich and as varied as was shown in the large stores down town. The season's latest creations were on exhibition and the most fastidious of the large crowd that was in attendance were simply charmed with the beautiful things which they beheld. Nothing but words of praise were to be heard on every side and Mrs. Allen and her employees are to be congratulated upon the excellent showing made. This establishment is a most worthy one and deserves the unstinted patronage of our women.
A Chance for Investment
A Chance for Investment
We call the attention of the many readers of The Tribune to the large half page advertisement of the Wilkinson Realty Company which appears on the opposite page Cann Park is situated in the growing part of the city and offers a good opportunity for investment. Messrs G. H. Bowen, Edward Rankin and S. T. Jordan, who are selling these lots, are the wide-awake salesmen who have about completed the Central Park proposition which was offered to our people a little over a year ago. They have started in selling the Cann Park property with the same vim and enthusiasm which characterized the sale of the Central Park property.
IN HIS HOLY TEMPLE.
Interesting] Services In The Churches of the City.
: Asbury M E Dots
A. Asbury M.E Dots
The services at Asbury last Sunday were great and largely attended. At 11 a.m. the pastor, Rev. W. V. Daughtry, filled the pulpit. His text was Gen. 29, 8, subject "Revival prerequisites." He also preached Sunday night from I Sam. 23:15, subject "Man consciously deserted of God." Both of these sermons seemed to have had great effect. Our revival meeting is in progress and will continue through next week. Increased interest is being manifested in these meetings and everybody is invited to attend. The District Superintendent, E. D. Giddens, is to be with us tomorrow and he is to hold our second Quarterly Conference Monday night.
Services tomorrow: Preaching at 11 a.
m. and 8 p. m. Sunday School at 3:30
p. m. Come with us and we will do you
good.
Evangelical Ministers' Union
The Evangelical Minister's Union met with Dr R. H. Singleton, presiding. Devotional service was conducted by Dr. P. F. Curry. President R., R. Wright of the Georgia State and Industrial College was present and gave a timely address. Dr. T. N. M. Smith responded. A motion to endorse the action of President Wright was carried. The main feature of Prof. Wright's talk was to bring the Exposition to this city. A Committee will meet the Chamber of Commerce. Dr. T. N. M. Smith was elected to represent the Evangelical Ministers' Union.
Monumental Notes
Monumental Notes
Sunday School last Sunday morning was well attended. The pastor, Dr. L. A. Townsley and the SUPet, Mr W. O.P. Sherman are always on hand. They, together with their board of officers and teachers deserve credit for making the school what it is. At 11 o'clock Dr. Townsley filled the pulpit and preached a wonderful shrimm. At 3 o'clock p.m. the Allen Christian Endeavor League met. At 8 o'clock p.m., the pastor again filled the pulpit and took for his text 103 Ps 1-2 verses. It was a sermon exhoring men and women to bless the Lord. The Friendly Brothers Aid and Social club was present, celebrating their twenty-fourth anniversary. Class meeting Tuesday night was well attended, accessions four. Total accessions since Conference 59, during the present pastage G4. Total raised in mock conference, $31.18. Services to-morrow: Prayer meeting 5:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.; At 3 o'clock p.m. the Pythians and Calanthians will worship here in their 47th anniversary: You are welcomed.
special Services and Baptism at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.
(Habersham and Harris Streets)
From now on until Easter there will be a series of interesting services at St. Stephen's church. To-morrow is known as Passion Sunday because the church begins to lay special stress on the sufferings of Christ which led up to His death on Calvary. In the morning the sermon will refer to this. At night the rite of Holy Baptism will be administered and the right hand of fellowship extended to those who are to be confirmed. On this occasion Archdeacon Bright usually preaches a striking sermon on sometopic in keeping with the ceremony. Next Sunday being Palm Sunday there will be a special sermon on Christ's entry into Jerusalem. Palms will be distributed to all who are present and Faure "Palms" will be sung by some picked voices among St. Stephen's noted choristers. At night (come early) Bishop Reese will administer the rite of confirmation. On Good Friday, April 5 there will be a holy and solemn service beginning at 12 and lasting until 3. This service commemorates the sufferings of our most Holy Redeemer, Jesus Christ as he hung on the cross. Addresses are made on the words which He spoke during His dying moments. On Good Friday night the choir and congregation sing the "Story of the Cross." To all of these services the public at large is cordially invited. Watch the Tribune for the notice of the "Dry Bones" sermon.
St. Paul C. M. E. Church. Words are inadequate to express the glory, and the excellence of the spirit of peace. harmony and good will, that is visible among the members and friends of our congregation. Besides, the Lord is adding to our number some very excellent men and women such as should be saved. The first quarterly conference over which Rev. R. L. Mitchell of Douglass, Ga., presided, was indeed a success. He expressed himself as being greatly pleased with the work. He said, that this was the best held this season. Don't forget the rally on the fifth Sunday. Bishop R. S. Williams, D. D., of Augusta, Ga., will preach the anniversary sermon Rev. Bro. King preached an excellent sermon Sunday morning, text, "And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? Sunday night we were fayed with another good sermon delivered by Rev. G. G. McTier, text, "Quit ye like men, be strong." There will be prayed for at St. Paul Church, Sunday night, one of the greatest benevolent societies of the city, Mt Sier Lodge, No. 2441. Everybody is cordially invited.
Musical—"A Night in Japan"
A night in Japan is the name of a Musical which will be given at Beth Eden Baptist church on Monday, March 25th. Come one and all and help us, Sweet voiced, pretty girls and gallant boys will give you an enjoyable evening. Choice refreshments will be served. Admission 15 cents. The following program will be rendered:
1 Overture by Opollo orchestra "Morning, Noon, and Night."
2 Opening Chorus, "The Brass Band of Japan."
3 "The way they make love in Japan" Solo by James Green with chorus.
4 Violin Solo by Wilhelmina Grant.
5 "An Eastern Girl With a Western Name," Solo by Daisy Jones with chorus.
6 Overture by Opollo Orchestra? "Blushing Rose."
7 Duett between Mrs. Lulu Moses and Anita White with entire company in chorus followed by Yum Yum tableau.
8 Recitation "The Mikado" by Esther Snowden.
9 Duett between Miss Emily Grant and Robert Drake, "The Up-to-date Girl of Japan.
10 "The German in Japan," Solo by Herbert Givens with chorus.
11 Piano Solo by Mr. James Burke.
12 "The King of Abysinnia on a visit to Japan," Solo by Robert Drake.
13 Chorus, "The best friends of Japs are the Red men of the west."
14 Selection from the "Spring Maid" by Opollo Orchestra
Stage Manager, Mrs. Henrietta Richard son.
Musical Directress, Mrs. Laura Mungin.
Accompanied, Mrs. Meta Hart.
St. Benedict's Church.
Gaston and East Broad Streets.
Sunday, March 24, Passion Sunday.
First mass at 7 a.m. Second mass at
8 a.m. High mass and serman at 10:30
a.m. Sunday school after the las-
mass. Resary, sermon and benediction
of the Blessed Sacrament at 8 p.m.
At the first mass, the members of
St. Mary's Aid Society will receive
Holy communion in a body. At 4 p.
m., there will be the monthly meeting
of the Catholic Mutual Aid Society. On Wednesday evening March 27th Father Schadwell, rector of the Cathedral, will preach the last Lenten Sermon. Father Shadewell is well-known by St Benedict's people as an eloquent speaker, and it is expected that a large congregation will turn out to hear him. Last Wednesday Father O'Sullivan preached a most interesting and eloquent sermon on the important subject of salvation. On Friday evening we shall have the stations of the cross
Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Rev. McD. Spencer, the pastor, is looking forward to have a 50 cents rally on tomorrow. All the members are expected to respond. On Monday bight the church will have the old mortgage burnt up. This is the beginning of a new brick building, every one is invited to attend.
Death of Miss Josephine Juliet
Drayton.
On Wednesday morning March 13th, occurred the death of Miss Josephine Juliet Drayton after an illness of four months. She was born in this city on March 14th, 1891 and was loved by everybody, both young and old. She was trained up in the Second African Baptist Sunday School from early childhood, and early in her seventeenth year she decided to make a change and spend the rest of her days in the service of the Lord. She embraced religion on March 1st, 1908 and was baptized and received into the church on April 12th, 1908 and up to the time of her affliction she was a faithful soldier in the cause of Christ and found great joy in serving the Lord. Though her illness was a very lengthy one she never lost faith in her God nor wonder ed why He had seen fit to lay a hand of affliction upon her, but she bore it with patience and prayer and even in her most agonizing moments she could always give her friends a smile, together with words of cheer. We cannot understand why the Lord saw fit to cut off her young life, one that was full of usefulness, neither shall we stop to question Him, because He never makes a mistake. Her life was worthy of emulation, she was industrious and was one who always stood for the truth and that which was right. Best of all she was a Christian, one who was anchored in Christ and did not fear death, having realized a few years ago that it was not all of life to live nor death to die, she made preparations to meet her God. When the summons came for her at midnight she called her friends who were standing near her bed-side and told them she was not afraid to die for all things were well. It is our loss one I shall never forget or understand so we shall have to join the poet in saying "Jesus understands and all His ways are best." The funeral services were held at the Second African Baptist Church on Friday afternoon and were largely attended, despite the inclementy of the weather. The pastor Rev. D. Augustine Reid, conducted the services, assisted by Rev. Wm. Gray and both spoke of the beautiful life Josephine had lived. A quartette from the Georgia State Industrial College, from which she had been financed, rendered a selection, "Sleep, My Lady, Sleep," and tears burst forth from every eye. She is贪婪 but her memory will always be cherished by those whom she has left behind. She is survived by a devoted mother Mrs. George H. Draughton; two brothers Messrs. Charles and James Simon now of New York; and a true friend from early childhood, Miss Romena H. Gillard and hosts of others who are mourning her loss.
To the Superior Court of said *Cbunty:*
The petition of Edward H. Burke, J. C. Davis, Edward R. Collins, H. E. Payton, John F. Andrews, J. H. Gathers, Charles Squire, J. J. Brown, J. H. Ulmer, J. O. Miller, Jeff Moran and Albert Morris respectfully shows.
1. That, they and such other persons as may become associated with them, desire to form themselves into a corporation to be incorporated under the name of "Savannah Home Station" for a period of twenty years with the privilege of renewal of the expiration of that time, and the emicile of said corporation is here termed as Savannah, County and State alooresaid.
2. That the object and purposes of said corporation are to promote and elevate its members, intellectually and morally, to provide a fund for the payment of sick and funeral benefits for the relief of its members and their families, and to maintain a suitable house or room for the gathering of its members, with such facilities as ordinarily appertain to associations formed for such purposes.
3. That to carry into effect said object and purposes the corporation shall have the right to delegate to such officers or committees as it may designate in its by-laws.power to manage, generally or specifically, its affairs, to see that all its interests are cared for, to manage such property as it may acquire, and to make regulations looking to the comfort of its members.
4. That they desire the privilege of receiving donations by gift, will or otherwise, of property, real or personal; to purchase, hold and convey property, real or personal, as may be necessary or convenient for the purposes aforesaid, or the safe investment of such funds as it may acquire.
5. That they desire the power to make by-laws for the government of said corporation, the preservation of order, qualification and admission of members and the rights attaching to membership, the designation and duties of officers, the care of its property and the investment of the same, and generally to do all such things as may be found convenient or necessary for the accomplishment of the purposes aforesaid.
6. That this corporation, not being organized for the purpose of trade or individual or corporate profit, has no capital stock
Wherefore, petitioners pray the granting of an order incorporating them and their successors under the name and for the term aforesaid, for the purposes aforesaid, and with the rights, powers and privileges aforesaid.
WILSON & ROGERS,
Petitioners' Attorneys.
Filed in office this March 21, 1912.
J. EDWARD WAY.
BAKER AMUSEMENT COMPANY.
Starting my show at four o'clock on Mondays has been such a GREAT SUCCESS and many wishes to have me give two matinees a week, I will grant the requests and here-after on MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS the performances will start at four (4) o'clock continuing till eleven P. M.
For the Nice 6
Room Cottage
515 East Anderson St.
Lot northeast corner Price and Anderson Sts. 35x105 You can build on this lot houses or apartments facing two streets. This lot is a bargain, at $1350.00
$100.00 cash and $10.00 per month will secure one of those lovely lots on Park Ave. E., near East Broad This chance will not last long.
CHAS. A. R. McDOWELL,
Savannah's Leading Negro
Real Estate Dealer
623 WEST BROAD STREET
Phone 2098-1
BAKER A
AIRDOME
Savannah, Ga.
To the Public: --
Starting my show
GREAT SUCCESS and m
week, I will grant
THURSDAYS the perf
tinuing till eleven
Those wishing, ca
Special Notice.
To all Chancellor Commanders, Officers and Members of the K. of P.'s you are hereby requested to appear at Masonic Temple Sunday March 24th, 1912, at 2 p.m., where the procession will be formed and thence proceed to St. Philip Monumental A. M. E. Church, to celebrate the 48th, Pythian Period.
Faithfully yours,
R. W. Gadsden, Chairman.
W. O. P. Sherman, Jr., Secretary.
Don't Neglect a Child's Cough
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SHOES, HATS, NOTIONS, UNDERWEAR, HOISERY, COLLARS
Go to PATE'S right now before the Bed Bugs get the jump on you and get some PETERMAN'S BUG KILLER and put the crimp in the pests before they put one in you
K. HALPERN, Proprietor, 463 West Broad St. Dealer in new and second handed bicycles. Tires and Supplies. Expert Vulcanizer of Bicycle Tires. Vulcanizing 75c. Phone 1340.
"DRY BONES"
A mon to be preached at
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
By ARCHDEACON BRIGHT
Watch for the Day, the Date
and the Hour
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Jacksonville, Fla.
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give me give two matinees a
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rt at four (4) o'clock con-
fter the opening hour.
ruly,
"BAKER'"
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AMUSEMENT CO.
OPERATING
Savannah,
at four o'clock on Monday,
any wishes to have me go
the requests and here-a-
formances will start at 1
P. M.
In come any time after th
Yours very truly,
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Dr. L. S. Parks.
DENTIST
240 Barnard Street,
Specialist in Gold and Bridge Work
Savannah, tin
The moving picture man.
Does all kind of high grade dental work of the best quality and workmanship. Gold crowns and bridge work. White Porcelain Pivot and Gold Crowns mounted on the natural roots. Gold Fillings, Cement Fillings, and Silver or Amalgam Fillings. From nine to 2 full set of teeth $8.00 and $10.00. Broken plate mended and teeth added. All Gold Crowns Guaranteed 23½ K Gold. Bell Phone 314..
Good Cook Wanted
A settled woman who is a good cook and desires a place in a family of three persons can secure same by applying to B. L Fitch, 1702 Barnard St., cor. 33rd. Good wages and steady employment promised to right party. West Broad street.
The Acme Bicycle Store
West Broad street 1009 is the place.
WANTED
Two Energetic Workers
TO SOLICIT APPLICATIONS FOR THE
International Liberty
Union of the World
CALL AT ONCE
At 710 WEST DUFFY STREET
Frank K. Armstrong, Deputy
F. F. JONES
Dealer in BEEF. VEAL. MUTTON. LAMB. PORK. HAMS. BACON and CORNED BEEF All kinds of GAME in season.
Special Notice to Odd Fellow
Lodges and Households.
O 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
THREE QUESTIONS ONE ANSWER.
DO YOU WANT A HOME? THE ANSWER IS "YES"
THEN BUY A LOT IN CANN PARK, IN THE CITY
Just south of Brownsville on 42nd to 48th Street, between Florence street on the east, and Hopkins St., on the west in the city of Savannah.
Not far from the Best St., and Battery Park car lines. When West Broad Sts., line is extended, they will be even more convenient.
DO YOU WANT TO SAVE MONEY? THE ANSWER IS "YES" THEN BUY CANN PARK LOTS. The regular monthly payments are small, but they will cause you to think twice before spending your money foolishly for things that you do not need. "You will thus become prudent and learn to save and "saving will make you rich"
THEN BUY CANN PARK LOTS. Our prices are lower now tian they will ever be again, the fact is we could sell them for more money right now as the prices were fixed and our contract made last year. Since then there has been great improvement in the lots and adjacent property. Right across Florence St., lots are selling for $100 more than we are asking and no house can be built on them costing less than $1500.00 and there are other restrictions, while our lots are sold WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS. You can therefore see that you can safely count on a good profit whenever you want to sell.
$150 Lots
$200 Lots
$250 Lots
No Interest.
The Lots are owned by the Twelfth Street Land Company, which is composed of some of the best and wealthiest business men of Savannah, and the titles are good and have been so pronounced by as good lawyers as. the city affords
For first class shoe repairing carry your shoes to Thomas Baker.
Mr. W. H. Logan, who has spent a considerable time in the United States Army, has left the service and is now at 529 Taylor street. East.
Col. M. C. Parker of Blackshear, was in to see us this week and commended our new building. Mr. A. P. Barnard spent a few days in Jacksonville this week on business. Mrs. Eliza Carr of 524 Minus street has been seriously ill for the past week.
A. C. Glossner, 24 Ontario St., Rochester, N. Y., has recovered from 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, dizzy 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. Six reliable canvassers can secure a position by calling on Mrs. M. L. Horne, 776 East Waldburg street. Ask Pate's Drug Store about the Navall Line.
Mrs R. L. Barnes, Grand Worthy Counsellor of the Courts of Calanthe, left last night for Atlanta, Ga., where she will be the special guest of the Calanthians at the Pythian Period celebration.
Rev. J. B. Black. Messrs. W. T Overstreet and W. M. Mobley of Screven County were in the city last Sunday and Monday. They gave us a pleasant call.
Several friends have inquired about what time Rev. Bright will preach his "Dry Bones" sermon They are anxiously awaiting the announcement.
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 grippe cough. He says: "I would be completely exhausted after each fit 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, Livgoston Pharmacy.
We are now at our new home 1009
It was indeed interesting to see the "Big Clock Hand" at the F. A. B church makes a sudden leap from pointing $200, to nearly $700 on last Sunday, when but a small part of the membership of the church reported. Others will report on the first Sunday in April. The systematical way that the pastor and officers have arranged to raise the
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F. A. B. Church.
money to burn the mortgage of the church at a designated time works an easy task on the members, and ere the time it is hoped that each member will be on record as having given something towards this expected "Day of Jubilee," The church is very grateful to Mr. Eugene A. Fields, the De Soto Hotel Watters, the St. Luke's Society and the J. W. Carr Association for their liberal donations, also other friends who helped to let the good work go on. The memorial windows are nearly completed. Arrangements are being now made for the unveiling, which will include interesting ceremonies. At that time each member will be called upon to give a memorial offering. Deacon Chas A. Johnson is convalescing to the delight of the church and his many friends. The entertainment at Sister Ulciea Morrell's home was a success on last Monday. There will be an "Orange Contest" entertainment at Sister Bell Roberson's home, 611 Gwinnett St. on Monday night, March, 25th for the benefit of the church Admission 10 cents. We invite you to each service of the church and to our progressive Sunday School at 4 o'clock in the afternoon.
In Memoriam.
In sad but loving remembrance of
my dear husband,
Mr. LEWIS TYSON,
who departed this life March 21, 1911.
One year ago today my beloved hus-
band was taken to rest; gone but not
forgotten, though silent in his tomb,
his memory still remains with me.
In God's garden he lieth, not dead,
Only sleeping, resting;
From toil and strife in God's keeping,
My loss but heaven's gain.
His devoted wife,
Mrs. Isabella Tyson.
The employers of The Oglethorp Club entertained at the home of Messrs D.B. Robinson and R. L. Smith as a celebration of the 64th birthday of Mr. Stephen Polote. He was born in Charleston, S. C., and has resided in this city for many years and is well known. The invited guests were Messrs Isaac Smith, James Harris and Arthur Tomar. The participants were seated at 12:45 a.m. and quite an enjoyable evening was spent. A very eloquent speech was made by the guest of honor and after few remarks from the Master of Ceremonies and Mr. Geo. Whitehead, the enjoyable event came to a close.
AMUSEMENT COLUMN.
Coming Events in the Social World.
NOTICE-Articles in this column one cent per word
March 25th, Monday. The Naval Stores Coopers Benevolent Association will give their Spring Entertainment at Harris street Hall. Tickets 25 and 40 cents.
March 25, Monday, Grand Masquerade Ball by Pansy Council, No. 485, G.
U. O. of W. M. at Mechanic Hall Tickets 15 cents.
March, 25, Monday, An Orange con-
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PRICES NOW REDUCED
ON ALL OUR
Clothing, Hats, Furnishings and Shoes
Buy your Suit, Overcoat, Shirts, Underwear, Hats or Shoes now and SAVE MONEY
SOLE AGENTS FOR
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April 8th. Monday, Shoe Social by Woman's Guild at St. Augustine's church. Admission the size of your shoe multiplied by 2.
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In Which Class Are You?
"Wise men are instructed by Reason, men of less understanding by Exeprience, all others by Necessity.
"The judgment and sincerity exercised by individuals in their efforts for protection, uplift and development of themselves not those dependent upon them, are the unmistakable marks of the difference in men.
"This suggests the question of Insurance.
"Happy is the young man, who by Reason and a knowledge of men and things, protects himself against sickness and accidents by a liberal insurance policy, for he has a certain "peace of mind" denied the thoughtless. Besides, in youth, the cost of insurance is smaller than in later years. "Fortunate is the man, who by Experience with unexpected Doctor's bills appreciates the value of an Insurance policy for himself and those dependent upon him.
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NEGRO-POLITICS-IN 1911
A Review af the Part Taken by
INGE UGS HH INAUO aL FOMLICS,
NATIONAL NEGRO DEMOCRATIC
CONVENTION AT INDIANAPOLIS
—WOMAN SUFERAGE AND THE
NEGRO IN CALIFORNIA—NEGRO
AND PROHIBITION IN TEXAS,
Tuskegee, Ala—The Tuskegee In-
stitute has in preys a negro year
bok, prepared by Monroe N. Work,
department of Records and Research.
The following ts Mr. Work’s review
of the political activities during 1911:
* May 17 the national negro Demo-
¢ratic convention way -held' at Indtan-
apolls. The following appeal was
sent out: We, the negroes tn the na-
tional Demogratic convention assem-
bled, this, the 17th day of May, 1912,
desire to appeal to the colored voters
of the United States ‘to open their
eyes to the condition surrounding us
as a race, and suggest that it is wis-
dom's way that the negro should no
longer follow, blindly, one party to
its own harm and detriment as he
has heretofore followed the Repub-
ican party. We believe that the
American negro should divide his
vote the same as the white man and
be found in all political parties for
precisely the same reason that ‘the
white men are found fn all parties.
Therefore, as we negro Democrats
Teaffirm our allegiance to the Demo-
cratic party, belfeving that its prin-
ciples for reciprocity and for tariff for
revenue only are the most conducive
for an economical administration ‘of
the affairs of the American govern-
ment, and comes nearer to meeting
the approval of the masses of the
‘common people.
_ We therefore appeal to the intelli-
Gent, honest, law-abiding colored citt-
zens of the United States of America.
to organize and bind themselves to-
gether in Democratic clubs prepara-
tory tor the war of the ballot in 1912.
Remember the ancient adage, “The
wise man forseeth the evil and hideth
himself, but the foo goes out and is
overtaken in the error of his ways.”
The Natfonat Independent Political
Rights league met in Boston in Sep-
tember. In its address to the coun-
try it demanded (1) the enforcement
of the constitution to stop distran-
chisement and peorage; (2) the pass-
age of an anti-Jim Crow law for inter-
State passengers; (3) federal aid to
education with the same schooling for
all; (4) restoration of the discharged
Brownville soldiers; (5) “legislation
making lynching a capital offense
under federal jurtsdiction. |
President Taft on the matter of of-
fice holding by negroes said in an in-
terview published in the Outlook:
“What I have done in this Hne (ot
recognition of the Democracy of the
south) has been without sacrifice of
any Interest of my own party.
“I have appojnted many negroes to
office, and have given some of them,
ike Lewis, Johnson and McKinlay—
offices of eSsential dignity at Wash-
ington. What I have not done is to
force them upon unwilling communif-
ties In the south itself 1 have ap-
pointed none where 1 knew that the
race feeling was strong. and have pre-
ferred giving large offices to well-
equipped negroes of the higher class
to scattering a lot of petty ones
among the mass of their race.
“This ts not because I lack sym-
pathy with the negroes, but because 1
want to see them advance. The worst
thing I could have done for them
was to keep alive any illfeeling their
white neighbors cherished toward
them. But it stiffens fbeir self-re-
spect and spurs them on to more
thorough preparation for public serv-
ice if they see political honors going
to their worthiest leaders.”
In Calitornia the woman’e suffrage
advocates appointed special workers
among the colored people and it Is re-
ported that the negroes generally sup-
ported the suffrage movement. In Il-
Mnois 150 delegates of the Coalition
league met in Springfield and adoptea
resolutions in which they declared
themselves opposed to all present po-
litical parties. The megro voters of
the state were urged to vote inde.
pendently. In Loulsfana there has
been a bitter fight against the black
and tan faction and the lily white fac-
tlon of the Republican party for su-
premacy. The fight was carried be-
fore the recent meeting of the nation-
al Republican committee In Washing-
ton and the old line Republicans
charged the ly whites with not deal-
ing fair with them. In Maryland the
a miserable and disappointing snow
in the state election. in South Caro
lina ft 1s said that for the first time
in thirty years all the colored Repub.
Hcans are working together afd are
being supported by’ the old ine white
Republicans. Rev. Richard Carroll,
Prof. M. T. Frederick, Thomas E, Mit
ler, Henry Toole and several other
colored men voted in the South Caro
ima Democratic primary. The laws
governing the Democratic primary in
that state permit negroes to vote pro:
vided they voted for General Wade
Hampton In 1876 and also have voted
In every Democratic primary since
‘that time. Henry Toole of Rockhill,
S. C.,, fs perhaps the only negro known
to have been a member of the Klu
Klux Klan, In the country. He is and
always has been a Democrat and in
reconstruction days was imprisoned
because of his connection with the
Klu Klux Klan outrages. He Is said
to be proud of the fact that he spent
three weeks in York jail with the
young white men of Rockhill, S. C.,
who were confined tnere at the time.
In the recent prohibition campaign
in Texas, great efforts were made by
both sides to secure the negro vote.
Affer the election eacn party declared
that the majority of the negroes voted
on the other side.
NATIVES IN CONGO STILL
IN SLAVERY
fn’ a memorandum to his majesty’:
government the Congo Reform asso:
clatfon makes strong statements with
regard to conditions in the Congo and
the attitude of the Belgian govern:
ment in persisting in denying the
right of other powers algnatory to the
Berlin act to criticise and, if neces:
sary, to Intervene In the affairs of the
Congo conducted in a manner con.
trary to the*terms of that act. That
policy E. D. Morel says In a letter to
Sir Edward Grey, calls for a clear and
explicit repudiation on the part of
his majesty's government.
While the Reform association fs un-
able to describe its satisfaction as un-
reserved, it 1s pleased to note the be-
ginning of methods of approximating
to civilized rule in reform areas.
As to the condition of natives in
areas where reform has not yet come
into force, “the state of affairs is ex-
tremely grave,” and the news at hand
Is declared to be “very nearly as bad
as any Intelligence which has been re-
ceived from the Congo, even in the
worst days of the old regime.”
The extent of depopulation “‘can
only be described as appalling.” “A
direct system of slavery created and
maintained by the Belgian govern-
ment" Is the description given by Con-
sul Armstrong In.one of his reports,
which fs quoted.
The traffic in arms carried on by
the Belgian government In order to
procure ivory and rubber for purposes
of revenue, in deflance' of interna-
tional conventions, has according to
the same official's report, reached
“the most alarming proportions.”
Severe ‘comment is made with re-
gard to the unsatisfactory character
of the decree restoring to’ the natives
the right to trade. It is stated that
the Congo is “practically closed to
ivory traders.” The Belgian revenue
purchases at fabulous prices. A gun
valued at $1 will go in exchange for
ivory worth $1,000.
CEYLON TO HAVE NORMAL
SCHOOL FOR HATIVES OW
TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE PLAR
Montgomery, Ala—With a view to
establishing a normal school In the
Island of Ceylon, similar, though not
as elaborate as Booker Washington's
institute at Tuskegee for negroes,
Alex, G. Fraser, a native Scotchman.
who has been engaged in educational
work in Africa and Ceylon the past
12 years, arrived [In Montgomery aft.
er spending three days at the Tuske-
gee institute. He,inspected the Tus.
kegee school and conferred with
Booker Washington.
“The Tuskegee school is magnif-
cent,” exclaimed the young Scotch:
man, “Ivhave already established
schools and colleges in Ceylon, from
the primary department up to the uni.
versity examinations. I now intend
to establish a normal school for the
natives, but, of course, it will be on
@ More modest scale than the Tuske-
gee school, because I have not nearly
the financial resources behind me.”
NEW ENGLAND APPLE PIE.
Use a deep ple plate, pare Baldwin
or Greening apples, core and cut tn
thin slices; “Iine your ple plate with
pastry, place a layer of apples over
this and sprinkle with brown sugar,
then another, and so on until the
Plate is full and heaped fn the middle.
Over the top dot bits of butter. Shake
a pinch of salt over the whole and a
dash of red pepper, which will give a
rich, pungent séasoning that other
spices will not; wet the edge of the
lower crust, press both edges to
gether firmly. Bake a rich brown.
CANNED PEACH MOUSSE.
Slice canned peaches tothe amount
of one quart. Rub through a sieve;
add sugar to taste and two quarts of
whipped cream, Heap the mousse
lightly in Individual molds, pack in
ice and salt, and let {t stand from
four to six hours. When ready to
serve, unmold and garnish with sliced |
peaches.
TO INCREASE ENDOWMENT
LARGED FROM $2,000,000 §¥
* $5,000,000—EXPENSES IN 1911
AMOUNTED TO $275,236.89.
Waterbury, Conn—The Waterbury
American, the leading paper of this
city, publishes the statement that an
increase {n Tuskegee institute’s en-
dowment from $2,000,000 to $5,000,000
has been asked by the trustees of the
institution, and a circular has been Is-
sued setting forth the needs of the
sghool. ‘
On the board of trustees are: Seth
Low, chairman, New York city; Wright
W. Campbell, vice-chairman, Tuskegee,
Ala.; Robert C. Bedford, secretary, Be-
loit, Wis.; Warren Logan, treasurer,
Tuskegee Institute, Ala.; Robert C. Og-
den, New York city; Charles W. Hare,
Tuskegee, Ala.; John C.Grant, Chica-
g0; Charles F, Dole, Jamalca Plain,
Mass.; Randall O. Simpson, Furman,
Ala.; George Foster Peabody, New
York city; Booket T. Washington, Tus-
kegee Institute, Ala.; Andrew J. Wil-
‘born, Tuskegee, Ala.; Victor H. Tu-
‘lane, Montgomery, Ala; Willlam G.
Wileox, New York city; William Jay
Schleffelin, New York city; Belton
Gilbreath, Birmingham, Ala.; Theo-
dore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.
Y.; Frank Trumbull, New York city;
Charles E. Mason, Boston.
Within the past few years the trus-
tees, feeling that so great~a work
should not depend so largely In the
future as it has in the past on the life
and exertions of one individual, have
sought to assume a larger degree of
responsibility for the conduct of Tus-
kegee, in order to assure Its future
and continue and broaden its work.
They have held an annual meeting In
New York, and its executive and in-
vestment committees have also met
frequently; in addition to which the
whole board of trustees has held a
meeting at Tuskegee in February, last
ing to or three days, in order to
have opportunity to inspect closely at
first hand all the operations and re-
sults of the institute.and to plan In-
telligently for it. A number have also
inspected the school at the time of
these meetings. :
It is now shown, in view of thé in-
creasing needs of the school in its
work, that the endowment fund should
be increased to at least $5,000,000,
which would enable the president and
other officers to devote themselves
more exclusively to the work there, in!
stead of being obliged to take time
and strength to raise money. Small
gifts, for the current operating ex-
penses, are also constantly needed.
The expenses for 1911 amounted to
$275,236.89, to meet which $17,317 was
received from students’ entrance fees,
$71,511 as income from the endow-
ment, $4,500 from the state of Ala-
baina, and $139,315 from donations for
current expenses—a total of $232,643,
so that there was a deficit of nearly
$43,000 which had to be met from un-
designated legacles.. For the expenses
of the institute proper and for such
subsidiary activitfes as the Tuskegee
Negro Conference and the National
Negro Business league, about $175,000
must be held each year.
The burden of raising this largo
amount annully falls mainly upon the
principal, Mr. Washington, and ton-.
sumes a large part of his-time and en-
ergy.
The trustees feel that the work of
the Institute Is now so thoroughly es-
tablished and Its great value not only
to the colored race but also to the na-
tion, Is now so fully demonstrated,
that the American people must realize
that the ability and tact and influence
of Mr. Washington constitute a great
national asset which should not be
wasted in the comparatively unim-
portant work of raising money.
If the endowment fund were increas-
ed from its present figure—practically
$2,000,000—to $5,000,000, Mr. Washing-
ton would be free to devote the re-
maining years of his life to broaden:
ing and strengthening the great ‘work
of the institute, whosé future
is fraught with such incalculable {n-
terest and Importance to the entire
country. Even the smallest amount
will be gratefully recetved and prompt-
ly acknowledged.
ANGORA WOOL.
Angora wool, considered one of the
new fabrics, is a soft and fleecy ma-
terial, and it can be made up into
many attractive forms. The prettiest
sweaters of the winter season are
soft and pliable, clinging to the figure
fn nice Ines, and there are pockets
and belts, the latter finished with
smoke-pearl buttons.
Among the new scarfs are those of
angora wool, long and soft and loose-
ly Woven, although they are as warm
as the proverbial toast. They come
in white, sometimes with purple-
striped borders.
NEGRO FIGHTER DROPS
DEAD DURING BATTLE
Cleveland.—Charles Ellis, the negro
welterweight pugilist, who fell uncon-
scious at the start of the sixth round
of his bout with Joe Motto here, died.
It was thought at first that a blow
over the heart, received by Ellis, was
the cause of his condition, but exam-
ination showed that he was suffering:
from cerebral hemorrhages, - -
THE ONE THING LACKING. —
Louiseé—Clasping me in his arms he
murmured;
“At last—the time, the place, the:
girl” *
Julla—And was there nothing lack-
ing. .s
Loulse—Yes—a witness.—Life, “> |
WIT AND HUMOR
RUBBING IT IN ON "DOC."
Dr. Cyrus L. Cutler, the well-known Springfield surgeon, is a member of the Colonial club, an institution that fines its members for talking shop.
Dr. Cutler, getting out of his motorcar, entered the Colonial club the other day for luncheon, and, advancing into the restaurant, said to a lawyer, as he took off his goggles:
"Well, old man, how are you?"
The lawyer got Dr. Cutler fined then and there for talking shop.
The next day, when he arrived at the club again for luncheon, the surgeon, angered at what had happened, cut the lawyer. The latter then had him fined once more.—New York Tribune.
THE BISHOP OF MIMOSA.
When a bishop of Minnesota was abroad he did a great deal of work in Rome. One day, after holding a service in the English church outside the walls, he overheard one English woman say to another:—
"Who was the bishop who conducted service today?"
"The Bishop of Mimosa," was the replay. "He comes from South Africa, you know."
ASKING TOO MUCH.
"Why does Blobsley look so glum?"
"Well, you know that he invented a combined potato masher, can opener and nutmeg grater."
"Of course. And it's making him rich."
"Sure. He's a millionaire already, but, he's sore because his name was not included in the list of the world's immortals."
MUSICAL ECONOMY
"What's all that racket about in the parlor?" asked the father.
"Why, that's Mary and Jane playing a duet on the plano," explained mother.
"Both of 'em playing at once?"
"Yes; it's a duet."
"Well, can't they wear out the plano fast enough playing one at a time?"—Yonkers Statesman.
A PERTINENT QUESTION.
There are great men who cannot spell, and snail people who object to them. "Spell 'cat,'" said the teacher to the boy at the tall-end of the class. "K-a-t," replied the boy. "Silly," replied the teacher. "Can't you spell cat?" "Well." replied the sensible boy. "what does k-a-t spell?"—London Chronicle.
TIMES DIDN'T DIFFER.
The mald was in the back yard hanging out the clothes.
"And that," said the queen ruefully.
"Is the way we lost her. The woman who lives next door looked over the fence and offered a dollar a week more than we were giving her."—Cleveland Plain Dealer.
CHANGES.
"My husband, fifteen years ago," said Mrs. Blank. "used to kiss me every time we passed through a tunnel. But now——"
She gave a bitter laugh.
"Now," she said, "he takes a long pull at his travelling flask."—London Opinion.
A NOT UNCOMMON CASE.
"That Mrs. Gaddle seems to be at home wherever she may be."
"I don't know. I saw her in a place yesterday where she appeared decidedly uneasy and restless."
"Where was that?" "At home."
REMEMBER THIS.
"Everything comes to him who waits, I suppose," said the restaurant diner patiently.
"Yes, suh," answered the colored walter, "but the gentleman what won't wait done gets his first."—Life.
WOMAN IN WAR.
She—Talking about women being soldiers, don't you think they could fight at a pinch?
He—I am sure if there was occasion for it, they could come up to the scratch.
HIS LITTLE PECULIARITY.
"One o' de mos' curiosest things about a fool," said Uncle Eben, "is'do way he'll holler, and git mad if you don't let him show on his misfortune."
—Washington Star.
INTERESTED PARTIES
Mr. Bullion—Can't you wait a year before you marry my daughter?
LOOKING AHEAD.
Benevolent Visitor—And what are you-going to be, my little man?
Little Boy (after a huge dinner)—I'm going to be—sick.
WHY JIM FLYNN WAS MATCHED TO BOX JACK JOHNSON
WHY JIM FLYNN WAS MATCHED TO BOX JACK JOHNSON
If so many fight fans and critics think Jim Flynn, Pueblo's fireman, has no chance in his coming battle with Jack Johnson for the heavyweight championship of the world, set for July 4 next, why did Flynn and his manager, Jack Curley, make the match?
Not for any losing end they may hope to get out of the contest, for the conditions are so framed it is the biggest kind of a gamble whether there will be a losing end of sufficient size to pay training expenses.
Any other answer might be hard to those who have a well-grounded impression that Flynn will be a child in the big black's hands.
But it is easy for Flynn and his manager to give good and sufficient reasons for thus running their heads, and especially Flynn's, into this supposedly deadly noose. Flynn's faith in himself is abiding. He infects others with this confidence. So it was with Curley, but long before Curley and Flynn formed their alliance Curley got some ideas about Johnson and he is willing to give them to the public now for the purpose of justifying his action and Flynn's in the matter.
"While I was in Europe I saw much of Johnson and had to take notice of the way he was living here," Curley said. "He was much in evidence in the boulevard cafes in Paris, and every time I saw him I felt that if some scrappy, game fellow would show up he could take the title away from him. As a matter of fact, I thought I knew of some middle-weights in America who could whip him.
"Mind you, this was long before I had any idea of hooking up in any way with Jim Flynn.
"When I returned to this country and saw Carl Morris I gave him a grand outside chance of being the lucky man against the big black. They told me that Flynn had given Al Kaufman an unmerciful beating in Kansas City, such a beating that poor Al was laid up for 72 hours and Flynn was under police surveillance. Kaufman ruled a 1 to 3 first choice, but it was Flynn's fight over every inch of the way.
"Before that contest there had been much talk of matching Kaufman against Johnson, he being considered the ideal 'white hope,' Indeed, as I remember it, Jack was roasted severely for seeming to dodge Al when the late Billy Delaney and Billy Brady offered to find a fat purse for the scrap,
"Now, if Kaufman was so well entitled to a match with Johnson, why is not the man who so thoroughly whipped Kaufman? This query goes directly and pertinently to Brady, Masterson, Corbett and the other wise fellows who conceded Kaufman such a grand chance with Johnson.
"Then, too, please consider that Johnson never would give Sam Langford a chance, sidestepping him persistently and religiously. Did not Flynn once beat Langford in Los Angeles in ten rounds, getting every newspaper decision there after the contest?
"And did not Flynn hand out an unmercilic beating to Carl Morris; such a beating, in fact, that the referee, Charley White, nearly lost his license for not stopping it, and the club was severely, censured. Had Morris as much as shaded Flynn the country would have acclaimed him the real goods and would have demanded that Johnson fight the Oklahoma man. As a matter of fact, that match would have been made the following day.
"Now, then, here's the point: If Kaufman, Langford and Morris were fit opponents for Johnson, why not the man who beat them all?"
"Five years ago Johnson beat Flynn, who weighed 155 pounds and was realy an inexperienced beginner. Today Flynn weighs 195 pounds, knows how to plow in and at the same time protect himself.
"Surely no one will say that Johnson is any better today than he was then. And besides this, five years ago Johnson did not stop Flynn. He pecked away at him until he gave him a bad eye and had him bleeding so that Mrs. Flynn jumped into the ring in the eleventh round and stopped the battle, the referee refusing to permit the game and still willing Flynn to continue. Coast critics have told me all this.
"Before Johnson beat Jeffries did the people think he was so much? Marvin Hart went 25 rounds with him, and even if the decision was questionable Hart was there and fighting hard at the end. Johnson didn't stop Tommy Burns in Australia, Burns always claiming it was a rotten decision that stopped the battle. So much for Johnson's championship career.
"And Flynn claims that Johnson is not nearly as good now as he was two years ago, and never will be that good again."
Curley further points out that it will be two years to the day on the next Fourth of July since Johnson has had a battle, that the black man is 35 years of age or more, has lived rapidly and, summed up, never was a man-killer in the ring.
HOW THE MAID WAS TEMPTED.
The maid was in the back yard hanging out the clothes.
"And that," said the queen ruefully, "is the way we lost her. The woman who lives next door looked over the fence and offered her a dollar a week more than we were giving her."
AMONG THE MASONS.
In the last issue of The Tribune the Grand Master gave the brethren timely warning against impostors. Let the lodges heed.
How about your annual report?
The Grand Lodge meets June 18.
As an entered apprentice man sets forth in the morning of life, taking his place among his fellows and wearing the pattern of his own character, he goes on until as a fellow-craft he reaches the period of manhood where he is beset by temptations, trials and difficulties, and is taught that "clothed in the armor of virtue he may resist the temptations, he may cast misfortunes aside and rise triumphantly above them." As a master Mason he beholds man in the "sere and yellow leaf," when he looks upon the sunset of life and patiently walts the approaching night.
Ingratitude.
It is an old saying that if you do a man nineteen favors and for any reason decline to do him the twentieth he will forget the nineteen requests you have granted and only remember the one you have refused—and for that refusal he will hate you ever afterward.
And this is true of some men; it is true of men of mean and narrow hearts; but it is as natural for a noble soul to cherish a lively recollection of kindnesses received as it is to breathe. And while we are often shocked to see acts of friendship towards others which have cost us a good deal of time and of labor entirely overlooked and forgotten, we not infrequently, on the other hand, are surprised by the grateful appreciation of some favor long since rendered and the very performance of which had passed from our own recollection until reminded of it by the recipient.
We have always regarded gratitude as a feeling which is hardly susceptible of being taught by any one. A lecture on gratitude, to whomsoever addressed, instead of awakening that emotion, is very apt to engender a feeling of indignation and hatred. People never like to be told to be grateful. And it is of no use to tell them. Ig it is not natural to a soul to appreciate the good nature of others, it can be taught such appreciation.—The Broadside.
The Dimit.
I never hear a brother call for his dimit but it makes me feel sad. Why?
First, because I know the brother is cutting himself and his loved ones off from all the pleasures of mixing and partaking with his brethren of the pleasures of our social meetings, and the future benefits that he and his family have a right to expect, and receive as Mason in good standing. But it deprives him of the privilege of a true Mason—the right of making the old better by setting the example Masonry teaches for others to follow. A Mason in good standing has a great privilege and responsibility resting on him—not alone in living up to, but in teaching to all mankind the grand and noble life our old order teaches for their good in time, but especially in fitting us for that home not made with hands eternal in the heavens.
A man must get a poor idea of Masonry who can calmly ask for a severance of the ties that bind him to live a better man and enable him to be more helpful to our fellow-men. My brother, before you ask for a dimit sit down and count the cost—count all the pleasures and benefits to you and to your family in time, alone, will the loss of these compensate you for the paltry sum you pay in annual dues? If you think it will, then by all means get a dimit. Masonry doesn't need your sort. Masonry wants a broad-minded member, all wool and a yard wide.
The narrow-minded, picayunish man has no place in a Masonic lodge. Get out, Masonry is better off without you. If you will learn Masonry, imbibe its noble teachings, and practice its precepts, you won't want a dimit. Try it, my brother.
SAM MILLER
Operating in McIntosh County—His Push and Progress Put in Play.
About a year ago Mr. Samuel Miller, one of our city's most prosperous citizens and business men, decided to shy his castor to other realms than these. He decided to spread out and do business upon a different and larger scale. He left Savannah—beautiful and prosperous Savannah—alluring and seductive Savannah, with all of its charms, all of its endearing relations.
He located at Eulonia, Ga., on the G., C. & P. railroad, and there purchased 720 acres of the productive soil of McIntosh county, there to operate various industries. He is raising chickens upon a large scale and "hogs and hominy" in abundance. He is operating a large saw mill and is contemplating the erection of a 15-room residence for the comfort of family and friends. He has purchased a motor boat of the naphtha variety that has the capacity of carrying 35 persons. This boat has cabin and waterworks and every convenience of a miniature home. Mr. Miller's property is convenient-
ly situated, being on the Sapelo river that abounds with choice fish. It takes no expert to angle the finny tribe successfully down about the "Miller plantation." Choice specie of the "finny tribe," which have been discarded by the inhabitants of Mr. Millers baillwick as "chain gang" fish (says Miller) are easily obtained, as a majority of the locals will not eat them.
Mr. Miller relinquished a job carrying with it a salary of $135, a business that paid, a home of value and a host of friends to take up his abode at his present location. During the first year, in his new home, his living expense was only $70, as against about that sum per month in the city. These two sums furnish a monstrous comparison and argues the convenience of life in the country, when protection is assured by wise preparation. From live hens, in one year, Mr. Miller has raised 100 head of chickens.
Speaking of his friends in the city, Miller states that he would consider it an insult should they offer remuneration for a few days' outing "beneath his vine and fig tree." He states, however, that such of his friends as like to, need not await elaborate preparation.
The conduct of Mr. Miller speaks volumes to the prophetic. The ownership of lands in this domain will, in the future, define one's position in the community. With hordes of immigrants pouring into the South, it is but reasonable to opine that land values will rise and that uncultivated and purchasable lands will ultimately become a rarity. The wisdom of investment in these lands, while they are purchasable, looms up in its intensity, before the eyes of calculating persons. "Back to the farm" may be an unrelished chant, viewed in the light of prevailing and contingent conditions, but the resonance of its truth is alarming to tht thoughtful. When the restrictions of the city grow burdensome and unbearable, when competition shall pinion with its fangs all kinds and character of labor, when hunger and want shall press down more heavily upon the poor of our great cities, then, too late, will it dawn upon the vast majority of our people that opportunity to secure lands, and homes in the country is a thin gof the past and an impossible barrier to their future progress.
We congratulate Brother Miller upon the wisdom of the sacrifice (?) and predict for him a great and prosperous career as a farmer. Though a noviitate in the art of farming and not a "fellow of the furrow," he will win out, for the "wind and the waves are ever upon the side of the boldest navigator." E. W. S.
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