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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-24
The Efficacy of Special Prayers.

To THE EpIToR OF THE SuN-Sir: A short
time ago one OF your correspondents. discus
sing the efficacy OF prayer. referred 10 the ex-
perence OF thu late George Mailer. who for
many years conducted IN orphanaGo at Bris-
to England
/ resided in that country during most Of the
seventies. when George Mailer WAS often de-
scribcl as the best advert Sod man in tho
Three Kingdoms. BY a large number OF re-
ligous people he was more spoken OF than
were Gladstone and Disracl and accord ing'y
II 10 not miraculous that although he said he
had never once solicited all on behalf Of his
charitable enterprise. money III a continuous
stream flowed into his treasury. Even 10 nom
religious persons in Great Britain his name
was quite as familiar as is that OF Moody to-
dav.
Doubtless Mailer was quite sincere in his
convictions. but BY the very popularity OF his
method his wants were advertised through
out tho world most consp'cuously. thus rccclv-
ing the benefit of IA far greater publicity than
would otherwise have obtainc and 1t being
known that he was praying for money, money.
OF course. came In to him
But were MNrr's prayers answered invari-
ably According 70 a memoir by n personal
friend. which has lately been published, hi :
was far from having been the case. and he often
felt aggrlev"d at what he considered slight
on the part OF the Almighty. one OF whose
pets" Ito quote DR. Savage he evidently i'm
agned himself to be. For example. he prayed
for two Of his "uncomvrrted" friends for nearly
fity year- without avail There was nhso utcy
nothing in his career which could not Ice uc-
counted Tor rs the result ot purely natural
causes
II 1t was possible to admit that what he
looked upon ns answers '" his prayers were
due to special intervention, OF Providence in
his behalf lin other words, to Tavorit SIN. the
question would inevitably arise. WHY have the
prayers OF thousands Of other Christian people
whose faith II quite as strong n" Muller'S. been
disrogardoi9 What are "" To think Of the little
band OF enthusiasts who lett this country for
Jerusalem few months ago 10 see Christ
appear in the clouds" and who. NJ last ac-
counts. were reported To he starving. with No
immediate prospect Of n return TO thc.r homes
NEW YoRK. NOV ~ LE,roR.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-24

Here Is little spit at Gen. Otis, which
the Philadelphia Press copies from the Memphis
ippr1l:
while AGuISALpo Il running tho bases. II would
seem that thu slisabity Of having good short.
stop ought to otcur to OTIS"
Four Generals. LAwroS. WHEATON. MAC
ARTHUR and YouNG. the ablcst In 0TIss COM
mand. are operating on a plan which probably
no military man could criticise. with admira-
bic energy and gratifying success. In tho heart
OF Luzon Having disr prscd AaUISALpos army
they are closely following his trail. In this
situation Gen. Otis can well stand cheap slang
thrown at him by the Democratic press.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-24

The silence OF tho Hon. IdNATIUs
DoSSELLY should not be interpreted IA con
sent. He still consents to nothing that Ia
and TO little that has been. He Is
still prepared with the aid Of tho Hon.
WHARTON BARKER. to punch the head OF plu-
tocracy and to elevate the downtrudien on a
patent platform. But ut present he 10 In the
crypts again. He Is making book In whi,h
he expects to show that the Chicago platform
was written by NAT LEE. the Mad Poet: and
he will have no trouble In making out his case.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-24
All Over.

Yesterday letters Of special fricndliness
for Admiral DEWEY poured into THE Sun
Office in great volume; too great to be
published. sympathy for him in his recent
worry was shown on all sides and abun-
dainty.
1t has been satisfactorily demonstrated
that in the popular mind DEWEY Is still
DEWEY. The house in Washington still
stands, and tho incident concerning It's
ownership is closed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-24

The Hon. JULIUS STERLING MORTON is
keeping perpetual Arbor Day. He Ia up In
a tree. making faces and hurting sticks at the
passers-by. Hear him chatterinG from the
treetop:
"McKinloyism Is bribery, robbery, usurpation,
tyranny, treason"
Nearly az bad as tho protective tarifY. In fact.
POLITICALLY enough, this person. so arboreal In
his habits and mild OF speech. conducts paper
styled the Conservative
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-24
A bishop Against Prohibition
! the Atlanta Consiitution.

'FuV INC atlanta toHsHtuNon,
Bishop Nelson OF tho Protestant Episcopal diocss,
of Georgia preached sermon At st. Philip I
Cathedral yesterday afternoon in which he declared
himself opposed to prohibition. The Bishop de-
clsred that prohibition did ltle II anything to re
move vice, and attempts to do that which God him
self does not endeAvor to do-force individuals ints
virtue against their wills.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-24

Were t1s h nprs that tho country
SHOW. rel upon her hrIyest son
Given a ono tips servant
lOrs some moniAl work we'll donei
/. the he - Manila
" rthy ~ no better pay
Than the mean aud capt ous snarling.
That i' cushing MIN I day.
J. our Dewey's glory moth ng
BIta guided ball aud chant
l. its price the loss OF freedomf
Must It's cost be manhood slant
80 XA0n&A
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-24
Modal. Cor the srnnI,h war b, nll ,Irnn.,

To IRE EDITOR OF Tue SUS-.ir Tue SUN has
always champ oued tho cause o: the soldiers Of the
spanish American wa aud now 1t hgs u chance to
do something more for them. Why not urge the
Government to present to every man who vouu
teered or Who fought IN the past war a copper
medalr This is CUSTOMARY with all governments
Surely tits not asking III lrh from the Government
and the men should ho gwen snmetAln: the sort.
fho State OF New York Shout ais remember h r
sons. The States Of PennsylyAnit, iowa, a..fornia
Washington, Nov Jersey and other, have presented
medals TO al! their citizens who Sc y,d, aud surely
the State OF New York Sh0nll 40 the same. Is tins
asking too much from the Empire state; 1t is
surely q small tribute to -iyr to her who gave
up so much. JoHN lAwRINs.
NEW YuRk, Nov. 80.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-24
from ne Intsp- Oc'Ia.

The great revival at ST, Janrss Mptholi.t Church
is booked q close next SUNDAY. But IL tho inter, st
continues great ia It was SUNDAY right and last
night 1t may las six months. The altar was damned
full Sunday night and nearly 80 last night. though
Monday night is provsrbially an unpopular night
Cor religious mesungs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-24

To THE ipiroR or HE uSS Many OF our
readers havr Iubtlsss never seen q senui @ book
worm. would invite such to call at my old book
store. II Ann street. to inspect one It was discoy.
ered by me this morning. shall keep 1t on eIhibi.
non Tor ateT days. Isaac MEspozA, ,
II AAH 81
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-24
TEE "oPEy DOOR" nv CHINA.
Statistic, Show the Importance to Our Cot
ton Manufacturers of Maintaining 1t.

To THE EDITOR OF THE suN--Sir! As I
have been greatly intereste in the excellent
articles which have appeared in THE SuN on
American interests in the Far East. take tho
liberty Of drawing your attention to some
statistics l have com piled. which show an i'm
mense increase In the importations OF American
cotton goods into Shanghai. and illustrate tho
importance to every cotton manufacturer in
this country Of maintaining the "open door"
The exports from Great Britain to Hong
Kong aud China for the frat nine months Of
1909 and 1900 were ns follows:
1899 1895
Plain goods .. 200. 900, ooo yds. 100000 900 yds
Dyed and coorcd a5.aoo.OOo 100000 "
Printed goods ... Is,IoO.uOO 100000 "
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-24

The National Reform Convention has
been sitting In Boston to propose amendments
to the Constitution. Seventeen reiormers were
present at the morning session and forty at
the evening. Apparently the National Reform
Convention is almost as powerful as the Anti
Imperialist League
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-24

At last the fullness Of fame comes to Col.
BRYAN. His melodramatic mug Is the head.
piece OF patent medicine advertisement An
honor worthy OF the great peripatetlc who has
been hawking so loudly his Gold Standard
Eradicator. his Imperialism Killer and his
Rough on Octopusesl
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-24

A Committee OF Forty will meet to-day
In Long Island City to urge the construction
OF the Blackwell's Island Bridge. Let 1t be
urrpl
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-24

PANS Mosque No. IL, near Grand Hotel aud
Eio.que No. 10, Boulevarde DIES Capucincs
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-11-02
Grand Metoric Display.
SPLENDID SPECTACLE PROMISED
THIS MONTH.

A Belt of Falling Stars Through the
Earth Will Pass November 18th,
18th and I5th-The Event Awaited
With Deep Interest by Astronomers
Throughout the Countrywide. F. II.
Tondorf, of Loyola College, Tells
How to Photograph the Scene.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-11-02
OUR NEW NATIONAL HYMN.

We are marching on to glory with the
Bible in our hands,
We are carrying the Gospel to the lost in
foreign lands;
We are marching to glory, we are going
forth to save
With the zeal of ancient pirate. with the
prayer of modern knave;
We are robbing Christian churches 10 our
missionary zeal,
And we carry Christ's own message in our
shells and bloody steel;
By the light of burning roof-tre they may
read the Word of Life;
In the mangled forms of children they may
see the Christian strife;
We are healing with the Gatling. we are
blessing with the sword
For the Honor of the Nation and the Glory
Of the Lord.
Then march on, Christian soldiers, with
sword and torch in hand,
And carry free salvation to each benighted
land
Go, preach Gods love and Justice with
steel and shot and she'll
Go, preach a future Heaven and prove a
present He'll.
Baptize with blood and fire, with every
guns hot breath
Teach them to love the Father, and make
them free in Death;
Procla i'm the newer Gospel-the cannon
gjveth peace,
Christ rides upon the warship His army to
increase
SO, bless them with the rifle and heal them
with the sword
For the Honor of the Nation and the Glory
of the Lord
u. g: Egg!!eston, Of AsherHle, ". c., in
Springfield (-hass.) Republican.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-11-02

with the stars. The gloom disap-
peared in the grave of the poet, but
stars will remain alight for all the
generations that speak the tongue of
the author Of ..Anna3el Lee The
Reven' and The Bells Critics Of
ability in other hemi.pheres regard
him as the most remarkable poet this
country has produced.
1t is an Illustration of times re-
venges that the venerable institution
of learning which so signally honors
his memory and seeks to perpetuate
his fame in enduring marble should
once in the long ago have felt in duty
bound compelled to expel this way
word child of genius for his way
ward habits
But his errors and idiosyncrasies
all forgotten. or at least forgiven,
his alma mater holds him proudly
before the admiration of all lovers
Of intellectual achievement.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-11-02
mo- places throughout Florida.

ing places throughout Florida
Among the cities and winter re-
sorts which will be reached via Sea-
board Air Line from New York and
Washington by shorter routes than
bv any other lines are: Jacksonville,
st. Augustine, Palm Beach, Miami,
Tampa and Fernandina, Fla; Raleigh
and Southern Pines, n. c.; Columbia,
S. c.; Athens, Ca, and intermediate
points.
The Seaboard and Roanoke Rail
road Company, the parent company
of this system, has been in success
full operation for more than fifty
years, and has never been through a
receivership or required reorganiza-
ton. For many years past 1t has
been paying guaranteed dividends on
stock and in one year paid so per
cent. dividend on common stock in
scrip worth considerably more than
par. The fiscal year which has just
closed has been the most successful
in its entire history. The several
roads which will take part in the con-
solidation have also made a magniti-
cent showing for the past year. The
aggregate surplus, after the pay
ment of interest on bonds. has
amounted for this year to nearly 100
per cent. over and above fixed
charges. That these should make so
magnificent showing while operated
separately, and before they have be-
gun to reap any of the advantage of
Increased business, and the economies
in operation, which will necessarily
result from the consolidation, GER
tainly promises we'll for the future.
All of the roads comprising the
new system, which is about to be
perfected, are controlled in Richmond
and Baltimore. and are managed en-
tirelv in the South; in fact. this is
the only large system in the Southern
States which is owned and managed
by Southern men residing in the
SOuth
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-11-02
Edgar Allen Poe.
elizabeth City EcOuOmist)

Oct. eth being the tiftieth an
niversary of the death of Edgar Allen
Poe. the memory of the poet was
fifty celebrated by his alma mater,
the University of Virginia, which was
unveiled with appropriate ceremonies
a beautiful statue of the immortal
son of song and misfortune, the
hand work Of the sculptor Zolnay.
The event furnishes the Baltimore
Herald with text for reproaching
the city ''where he spent most of his
life and where he breathed his last"
Baltimore has neglected to erect an
enduring monument to commemo-
rate his genius.
Poe's career. blighted and cut
short by temperamental causes, is at
once a wonder and a sorrow His
life was night where gloom batled
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-11-02
TH4D R. MANNING, Publisher. |
DL. XVIII.
WHAT TO DO WHEN SICK.

" -ra4r ~ grral. stomach. d:sordered liver.
~ f-r.sd. -ifottercd nerves. bronchitis.
i:.y,-:., cpu.s.I. u other affections which
taaf =, consumption. d.. Pierce's Golden
III. DI-covery will ordinarily bring
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-11-02
4 Thousand Tongues

Could not express the rapture Of Annie
E. Springer, of 1925 Howard ST., Philadel-
phia, Pa, when she found that DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption had COM
pletely cured her of hacking cough that
for many years had made life a burden
All other remedies and doctors could give
her no help, but she says of this Royal Cure
1t soon removed the pain in my chest
and 1 can now sleep soundly, something
can scarcely remember doing before. l
feel like sounding its praises throughout
the Universe So will every one who
tries DR.. Kings New Discovery for any
trouble of the Throat Chest or Lungs.
Price soc and Sl0O. Trial bottle free at
the Dorsey Drug Cos every bottle guaran-
teed.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-11-02

rood ;itn that OF a physician who charges
high r-ices-
d. Pierce IS also the head of the famed
Trva,It7' Hotel and Surgical Institute. II
Prsl.J \ Y, where hundreds of invaljds
and affected persors from all over the
cour..g go for treatment by the CORPS of
s-e.ll.I-t- who are in constant attendance
:. = i-,gause Of his vast practice that the
doctor j. 50 well fitted to successfully treat
every form of disease Do not feel that
ror AZ imposing upon him when you ask
f5r f,-r advice, because he wishes all to
kro.: hat his medicines only are to be
DalI net his advice.
II l-4s u-~f three bottles Of Or. Pierce,s
Go-,r~ .I..I-ll Discovery since nv corrcernnd-
enc. s..tE s-,.i an! find great iu!1-orc.lc-:t in
~, r.-r writes Nj a. T. EDvo:7lv. Of New
~. 3, y lEpE I4r-l II feel that 7 am in
mot .. 'Iu more medical assistance When |
start ta--- vOur medicine had A r,.n,,Iar
constructive, ,.u'h, "f which J was afraid and
er.-.. a's gl,-fi ned a.!t warned me CONCERN
mo /. 49, ipsir.: wight rapidly was -erv
,7.- rgi ..-I III . tefl.e whatever. No.v do
~, ,I.l.'r ,t .,fi. hev" gained light bounds in
.v.-h' r.".- ..'svrred ny nc tlthv color and
rrv .i-.-I... q. - -'l"rnOuS- ana will rec
1url.at y.tfr i1t lIC1ue to everybody who NAV
b. III need p' 'rc same II is a sure cure no
HurIIfs most othcr patent InesiiCines
cII J. far superior To- all similar lltedicin15'
r tlir head aches. the trouble i pretty
sly. rr b. cprI~t patton or biIior 5tces DR..
Pi-rc,'- F.caoaIt Pellets Kill cure YOU
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-11-02
Robbed The Grave.

\ startling incident, of which Mr.. John
Oliver of Philadelphia, was the subject, is
narrated by him as follows: II was in
4 most dreadful condition Ny skin was
almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue coated,
pain continually in back and sides, no
appetite-graduallv growing weaker day
by day. Three phyicians had given me
UP. Fortunately, friend advised trying
Electric Bltters;' and to my great JOY and
surprise, the first bottle made decided i'm
provement. L continued their use for
three weeks, and am now well man.
know they saved my life, and robbed the
grave of another victim.'' No one should
fail 10 try them. Only 50cts., guaranteed
at the Dorsey Drug Cos.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-11-02

NERVOUS troubles are cured by
~ Hoods Sarsaparilla, which en-
riches and purifies the blood. 1t is the
best medicine for nervous PEOPLE.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-11-02
NOTICE.
NO. A..

l have now qualified as Eyec u;or Of tie
last will and testament Of Jasper H.
Parham. deceased. and hereby notify all
persons having claims against the same 10
present them to me before October 18th,
1900. or this notice will he pleaded in bar
of their recovery.
o. II. PARHAM,
Executor OF jasper II. Parham, deceased.
Carlton. Vance County. =. e., Oct. '99.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-11-02
The SeabOard Air Line
PRESIDENT WILi.IAHS MAkESIM-
PORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.

Perfected for Great
trunk Line System-The Shortest
Line Between North and South
Brings Cuba one Hundred TILES
Closer to New YOrk-COmmencinp
at Washington rs Rails Will Reach
Capital Cities of Six Southern States
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-11-02

1T was marriage for love, l sup
pose?"
Il suppose SO. Love has been
described as an inexplicable vearn-
ing. hasn't it?''
Il believe So"
Then it was love all right enough.
She vearned for title
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-11-02

noa Are e, You enjoying perfect health? If
H., t"r trouble may be due to impure
axe Nrs. .5Ue Persons > Rcm-
ga II Is specific for all Blood dis
DsT,, Sold III Henderson by the Dorsey
90, Phil Ii. Thomas, w. W. Parker
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-07-20
A New Dainty.

Kangaroo tail soup is a dainty which
Is understood to be greatly appreciated
in the back blocks" of Australia. NV
own opportunities of tasting it have
been rare indeed, but in Brittany they
are about to be more fortunate. An
American who had lived in Australia
once upon time bought Breton park
and turned some kangaroos into it.
They increased and multiplied to such
an extent that they are overrunning the
woods and will have to be thinned out
So hunt has been arranged, and the
countryside will have good time, pro.
vided nobody gets kicked by an angry
"cld man. kangaroo, when the conse.
quences might be little uncomfort
able. It is to be presumed that these
acknowledging marsupials will be-
hunted with hounds, which will also
have to look out for squalls. In these
exciting circumstances the sport ough,
to be distinctly lively. st. James
Budget.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-07-20
MISSING TIE JUBILER
There Was One Woman Who Seemed
to He Ignorant Of the Fact
That Peace Had Come.

It was in the midst of the peace jubilee
and the editor was the busiest individual in
town, but the visitor got in on him, and,
what was worse, sat down and showed other
signs of remaining, none of which the editor
encouraged.
Excuse me-" said the visitor of his own
volition, "but can't ask you an important
question:"
out looking up from his work, which is al
ways sign. that anybody ought to under
stand.
Amt this peace jubilee we're having in
this town."
ct certainly is"
"And the peace jubilee is celebration Of
peace, amt it?'
Exactly" ).
"And peace means that war is off, don't
"Of course it does"
"And that the olive branch is hang
ing low, and that everybody is falling
on everybody else's neck, and that every
body is glad the war clouds have rolled by.
and that good fellowship is now prevailing
everywhere, and that every bosom throbs
responsive to the gentle coo of the dove, and
that everybody is wearing white wings, and
that there won't be any more scraps, and
that everybody is kissing and making up;
it means that, don't it,"
Exactly" responded the editor, pleased
to discover so comprehensive knowledge
from such an unsupported quarter.
II thought so," said the visitor, rising
"I'll 60 back home and tell my wife about it
When left there an hour ago | don't be
lieve she knew it had happened. Good
morning" And the visitor went out before
the editor had time to extend his sym
pathy.-Washingto Star.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-07-20
A NEW EXPERIENCE.
Phebe Ann Was Greatly Worried
Over the Actions Of the
Trees and Houses.

She is only little black pickaninny who
lives down in Georgia. She is under dozen
years in age and until short time ago had
passed all of her life on rural plantation.
Trains and their attendant movements were
utterly unknown. Indeed, what Phebe Ann
knew of anything outside of that plantation
would not make the beginning of a primer.
She was being educated for house servant
and hence was not permitted to roam to any
great extent. She was busy about the big
house all day and at night retired to the
shack set apart for her family.
Along in the season, for some good rea-
son, it became necessary for the family to
move into a city. The little negro girl was
wanted, for she had much skill in soothing
the childish woes of the heir to the estates.
So it was decided that she must accompany
the expedition. From the time she 1tered
the carriage to ride to the railway station
Phebe Ann was in a state of suppressed ex-
element. She sat beside Miss Amy" as
she called her mistress, and with staring
eyes took in all that passed without com.
ment.
When she was taken into the train her
wonderment was amusing. She sat GIN
gerly on the cushions, looked out of the win
dow and generally seemed uncertain con-
corning the possibilities of the future She
was silent until the train commenced to
| move. Then her fear took shape. She saw
the landscape passing rapidly before her and
| her eyes filled, her lip quivered and she
smiled audibly.
Whats the matter, Phebe Ann?" asked
her mistress.
"Oh, Miss Amy" walled the pickanning,
"whah all dem houses and trees a-goin' att"
A seat ON the floor was the only means
possible to quiet the fears of the child.-Chi-
cago Chronicle.