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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01

Chemical Compounds, Though Pat
cnted, Escape the War Tax.


The commissioner of internal revenue
has just issued to the collectors and depu-
ty collectors throughout The country an
alphabetically arranged list Of the patent
ed articles of medicine that are exempt
from the payment Of the stamp tax 10 the
government.
The exemptions made are in accordance
wi the decision of Mr.. Justice Brown. in
the Circuit Court of the United States for
The Southern district of New York. i'm con-
STRUNG he exemption clause of the act OF
June 1895, by which patented and proprie-
tary articles were rendered subject TO tax
alton for the purpose of prQYiding the ne
cessary funds TO carry on the war. This
clause declares that al incorporated
drugs and chemicals, whether protected
by patent or copyright or not, shall be ex-
empt, and not subject to taxation.
1t so happens that there are about a
hundred preparations oh the market that
are patented or copyrighted and are pro-
prietary' drugs =. medicines to which the
exemption clause applies This is because
their several ingredients, when mixed to-
gether in the crucible or retort of the
chemist, produce a chemical combination,
and not a merely physical one. 1t is not
a mixture, in the chemical and physical
sense of the word, but chemical combi-
ma ton of the atoms and molecules of the
ingredients into a substance different
from any of them
II is proba BILE that the government
never intended to exempt such articles
from the operation of the law. and that
the act contemplated that their proprie-
tors should bear their share of the burden
of taxation in the same way as did the
proprietors of other patent medicines,
whose compoent parts were not fortunate
enough to effect O chemical combination
when they were mixed together. The act
was so worded, however, that the exemp-
ton was made necessary, and In a case
that Justice Brown recently decided it
was so held.
Among the exemptions thus mode are
several brands of baking powder, a copy
riqhled form of dioxide of hydrogen, phe-
81, tine and distilled water. The last
named article is included in the hist for
the evident benefit of some Ingenious
persons, who have recently sold aqua pura
to the unthinking in gayly ornamental
bottles, as a guaranteed cure for all the
ills that flesh is heir to.
The decision of the court will effect a
big saving to the manufacturers of baking
powder, who would otherwise have had TO
stamp each package of their preparations.
The list sent out to the various officers OF
the revenue service includes a great NUM-
Der of articles, but most of them are rare
and known and used only in medicine or
the arts. Some. though, are of common,
everyday use
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
NEW YEARS AT THE TmEATEa.
"The Little Minister" at Matinee ana
Niuht.

THE Little Minister viii open TIE
new year at the theater. The play Is
in name, al least, probably the best known
on the stage to-day. 1t is Scotch through
and through. "Wha is that are Ike first
words of the play. But the dialogue is
not peppered with Hoo mons" aud
'dinna kens," and the Scotch burr is but
little in evidence. In fact there is only
just enough dialect 10 create an atmos-
phere of highlands and heather. Wh-n
considering Barries play, The Little
Minister" the book itself, might as well
be dismissed from the mind. Story ana
play vary but little to the end Of the sec
ond act, but from that point the pay is
practically a new Great ton ana not a dra-
matizaton of the book. The main scene
in the third act and the denoument Is in
the fourth act. The former plays at Lord
Rintoul's castle. Barbara Lord RintOuls
daughter in the play-not his betroihed,
as in the book-acknowledg1 Ter 1--we for
Gavin The Little Minister" Lord Rim
tout and Capt. Halliwell, suitor foc
Barbaras hand, are furious. Tnen they
learn that the night the soldiers pass ed
through Caddam Wood Gavin, to protect
a gypsy girl. acknowledged her as lis wife
in the presence of witnesses. BY Scotch
law this is valid marriage Lady Bar
bdra, with the me numOr thdt Barrie mas
instlled in the character feigns indgua-
ton. and is ready 10 accompany Rintoul
and Capt. Halliwell in seeking cut the W.T.
nesses. They are found and under cir
cumstanees that add 10 the hum0r of the
situation, recognize in Lady Barbara, the
gypsy whom Gavin acknowle ICED as his
wife Lord Rintoul add Capt HalhWen
are then caught in their own trap. Lady
Barbara or Babbie, is creature If inliu-
lite variety, with all the virtues that make
a woman charming, and all the fau is that
make her more charming. She is simll7
buoyant with life and humor; sensitive
passionate, quick of temp, r, yet with a
depth of feeling that makes hcr always
lovabie But she does not monopoHze in
terest. She simply scintillates across the
gray toned background Of Scotch COM
munity. Gavin is a strong foil 10 her,
and even the minor characte:s are skill
fully drawn.
1.-The Little Minister" will be pre- sentel
at a special matinee to-day and again to-
night.
Among the list of operate stars with
the Olympia company, which will be seen
here Tuesday and Wednesday, are Miss
Fanny Myers, prima donna, seen here with
the Graus. also Mr.. Sylvan Langlois, Miss
Elenor jenkins, from London, formerly
principal prma donna with d. yly Carte's
company; Ed. l.. Weston. principal tenor
of the Castle Square Company of New
York; Lottie Kendall, Eva Beilk and Dan
Young and George Miller comedians. The
selection OF operas includes "Girohe-Giro-
fla "pau1 JOnRs" and s'ROQacciO"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
Scotch and irish whiskies.

The finest imported from Scotland and
Ireland are to be had from LAppman
Brothers. They are imported by that Arm
in bottles from the distiileries in Scotland
and Ireland. And II you want the cele-
brated Old Highland Scotch whiskey, or
the Wheeler Irish whiskey, call on Lipp-
man Brothers for 1t.
This firm has decided to sell all imported
wines and liquors at retail which we think
is quite an acquisition for our Savannah
consumers.
Lippman Brothers have something espe-
cially nice from Scotland called Cherry
whiskey, imported from Rutherford of
Leith, Scotland, and we are safe in saying
nothing like this has ever been imported
In these parts before. 1t has the most
delightful cherry flavor. and the whiskey
Is not Of the strongest type.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RATES.


Low rate tickets will be on sale between
ali points on the Southern Railway Dec.
%, %. "a. o. 80 and 81, and Jan. l.,
good to return until Jan. A. 1900 Also
on Dec. Is TO 81. inclusive, these
low rate tickets will be sold to students
and teachers of schools and colleges on
presentation of certificates signed by
heads of institutions. Final limit of these
tickets Jan. 8, 1900. See that your tickets
read via Southern Railway. Best time.
best service, finest trains. James Free
man, City Ticket Agent, 14l Bull street.
Telephone $50. Randall Clifton, District
Passenger Agent. Savannah. Ga.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01

LEGAL NOTICES.

GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY,
whereas, James MCGUIRE has applied 60
Court of Ordinary for letters dismissory
as administrator on the estate of Gather
inc Cosgrove, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admon-
ish all whom It may concern TO be and
appear before said court to make objec-
ton Of any they flave) on or before the
first Monday in April next, otherwise said
letters will be granted.
Witness. the Hon. Hampton l. Ferrllf
ordinary for Chathasn county, this the 3oth
day OF December, 1899
FRANK Il. KEILBACH, 4
Clerk c. o., c. c. I
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
MEDICAL.

HOW ARE YOUR FEET? IF YOUR
feet are troubling you, call on me and
will give you relief; cure ingrowing nails,
corns and all diseases of the feet without
pain; charges reasonable; can give the
best references In the city; patients treat
ed at residences: orders can be left at Liv-
ingston's drug store. Bull and Congress
streets; telephone 293. Lem Davis, sur
geon chropodlst.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01

Our guarantee goes with every pair of
eyeglasses and spectacles worth $3.50 for
$1.O0. We sell you a gold spectacle for
$500 that others charge $500 and 500.
Bifocal glasses $3.50, that are sold regu-
larry at $500. Livingston's Drug Store,
Bull and Congress.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
FOR RENT-RooMs.


FOR RENT, FLAT OF FIVE ROOMS
over drug store, corner Bolton and Mont
gomery streets, SIG per month. Apply to
j. r. Shuptrne, corner Congress and JEFF
ferson streets
A HANDSOMELY FURNISHED
south room, parlor floor, to one or two
gentlemen. 122 Taylor street. west.
NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS:
southern front; hot and cold water. 100
West Taylor
FURNISHED ROOMS, WITH EVERY
convenience, for gentlemen only. l0i East
Harris street.
FOR RENT, THREE-ROOM FLAT
facing north and south: bath on same
floor; southern piazza. Apply 225 Gordon
street, east.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
,,sed for children teethng. Vt soqthes the
child, softens the gums. allays Pill PAIN
cures wind collie and is the hest remedy
for diarrhoea. twenty-five cents a bot
tle.-ad-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
PROPOSALS WANTED.


Proposals will be received at the POST
Office Department. In the city of Washing
ton, until O'Clock p. m, March l. 1900s
on the route hereinafter described.
Bidders are invited to submit proposals
for service on said route under a contract
for five years, and also for ten years,
which shall commence on the first day
of November, 1900
The right is reserved to reject all bids.
SCHEDULE.
Route No. IS, 20. NJ s." From San
Francisco. California, to Sydney,
New South Wales, Australia; touch
ing at Honolulu, Apia or some
other port in the Samoan ISL
ands to be designated by the Postmaster
General, ana Auckland, New Zealand, once
in three weeks. seventeen times a year, IN
vessels of the second class. Time Fl days.
Bond required with bid $4,000.
Circulars containing a copy of the Act,
a description of the route, Instructions to
bidders, and blank forms of proposals
with accompanying bonds, can be obtain
ed of the Superintendent of Foreign Mails,
Postofice Department, after Jan 2, 1900.
CHARLES EMORY SMITH.
Postmaster General.
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AGENTS WANTED.

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MANUFACTURERS AGENT TO IN
troduce our line 10 city grocers. Inter
national Table Supply Co, st. Louis, Mo
ACTIVE MEN AND WOMEN EVERY
where to take orders for Life of Moody"
the great evangelist. Sells al sight. Sam
pie enabling you to make from SO to 81
daily, by mail free on request. Address
Globe Bible Publishing Co., 723 Chestnut
street, Philadelphia, Pa.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


ALL PROPERTY ENTRUSTED TO
my care will have careful and prompt at
tention, as l will be in the real estate
business; room No. 6, Board of Trade
building, from Jan. l. r. II. Marshall.
PLACE YOUR PROPERTY IN MY
hands, as / will be In the real estate bust
ness from Jan. /. +. II. Marshall.
A CLIENT WISHES TO INVEST IN
good paying business, $4,000. Address
Thos. l.. Hill, lawyer, 116 Bull street. sa-
vannah. Ga.
DO YOU KNOW THAT l WILL GO IN
the real estate business Jan. 1? Room No
g. Board OF Trade building. f. II. Mar
shall.
LIVE PIGEONS; OLD BIRDS ONLY
Fl. b. Lemcke, postoflce.
WANTED, FOR CASH, HICKORY.
dogwood, persimmon. walnut logs. South
ern Hardwood Company, p. o. Box 52S
Charleston. s. G.
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FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.

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FOR SALE OR RENT. PRAIRIE
plantation on Ogeechee river. Apply tn
Ralph Elliott.
FOR SALE, FINE HOUSE IN SPLEN-
did location. liz Bolton, edst. Clement
Saussy
RESIDENCES AND BUILDING LOTS
for sale all over the city on easy terms by
Robert H. Tatem, real estate dealer, No. z
York street, west.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01

NOTHING WILL GIVE YOU AS
quick and certain results as Sow Rem, the
Cough King" We guarantee a 75c bottle
to cure any cough. It's composition suits
Il 20 all ages; an adults dose will not harm
a child Persse's Drug Store Henry and
AbcrcoIn, Taylor and Whitaker.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
Miss Idn Carter,

ocravbeard has cured me Of dyspepsia
which had made me almost an invalid.
Ida Carter. Mt. Pelia, Tenn"
Get Graybeard at the best d1usstores.
pesness Drug CO., Props.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
HELP wANTED-MALH.

WANTED, A RELIABLE BAR BOY.
willing TO work; none other. Apply No.
Drayton street.
BRICK MASONS WANTED AT CO.
lumbus Ga. Flynt Building and Construc-
ton Co., Columbus, Ga.
WANTED, AN ENGINEER TO RUN
combination water works and electric
light plant Address Electric Plant care
Savannah Morning News.
LOCAL BRICK LAYERS WANTED
that are accustomed TO sewer work. Apply
Immediately 10 director of public works
office, city Exchange building. Geo NJ.
Gads1en, Director.
Statesmen TO SELL PERFUMES,
toilet soaps ETC., TO Dealers; 500 monthly
and expenses; experience unnecessary.
Plumber Perfumery Co.. st. Louis Mo.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
ROOMS WANTED.

WANTED FLAT OF THREE ROOMS
southern part of city; no children. Ad-
dress Southern, News Office.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01

Franks Rheumatism Cure cures where
others fall $50 per bottle, at Livingston's
Two Pharmacies Bun and Congress and
Bull street, opposite De Soto Hotel-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01

Graybeard is sold et the best drugstores
s1.00. Respess Drug Co., Props.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01

TO RENT, 81 HALL, EAST; IAiMEDT-
ate possession. Apply w. w. Swinton,
EOS Eighth street, east.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01

RESIDENCE 1S DUFFY, WEST. SEW
en- rooms, besides bath room and pantry:
excellent condition. Apply on premises
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ron RENT-HousEs.

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FOR RENT 209 PERRY, WEST,
eight rooms and bath; one of the most de-
srable locations in city; convenient to
business center: only thirty-one dollars
per month. Youmans & Demmond, Provi-
dent building.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01

"Grsybeard cured me OF rheumat ism,
which had so crippled me that 1 had to
get about on crutches. VIM. w. McDan-
iel, Fort Valley, Ca"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
HELP wANTED--FEMALE.

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WANTED, GOOD AND RELIABLE
cook; none others need apply. POI East
Eighth.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01

FLAT. 127 LIBERTY STREET. EAST.
corner Liberty and Abercorn for rent. APP
ply on premises
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WILL PLAY IN MOTHER HUBBARDs.
Y. VI. c. A. Boys VIII Appear In
Girls Toys in basket Ball.

GirIs' Toys in Basket Ball.
One of the most attractive, and GER
tainly one of the most original entertain
ments that will be given during the sea-
son is the mother-hubbard game of bas-
ket ball at the Y. NJ. c. A. tonight.
The game viii follow Immediately after
the supper that will be served to the boys
and their friends from $50 to 800 o'clock
and will be played by teams of the best
players in the association. They will be
known as the Girls" and the "Old
Maids" Each player will be dressed in a
Mother Hubbard and will also wear fer
the occasion a girls name, 80 that the
Katies, Marys and Nellies will not be
confined TO the lady friends Of the players
who are expected to grace the balconies
during the progress Of the game.
Only young men are invited to supper
and it will be necessary to present OF the
door, in order TO receive admission, one Of
the printed Invitations that have been fur
nished by the association, but TO the
game that follows the supper it Is both
hoped and expected that the ladies will at
tend largely.
The following will be the lineup of the
teams:
Ghls. Old Maids.
Lowell Oizzie) .Courvoisier Sab
Sweat (Rose). (MarieD
Courvoisier Nancy l....... Rlshton (NelD
Hunt (kitty) .,....-...,.... Elton Dolly
Doty DAISY ......-...,-.. Chandler Jane)
Franks Rheumatism Cure cures where
others fail $1.50 per bottle, at Livingston's
Two Pharmacies Bun and Congress and
Bull street, opposite De Soto Hotel-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01

FOR RENT. RESIDENCE S2t boil
ton; possession Jan. II. Apply to C. w.
Parish
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01

FOR RENT. 7-ROOM DWELLING,
corner Bun and Eleventh streets; also
Groom dwelling. corner Anderson and Lin
coin streets. Joseph c. Cornell, 1l2 West
Liberty
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01
BOARDING.

can be secured by applying to IA Taylor
street, west.
SEVERAL BOARDERS CAN Bel
pleasantly accommodated at 322 Harris
street, east terms reasonable.
MRS. L. c. SIHLER, PERMANENT
and transient boarding. 100 President
street, east. Savannah, Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01

RENT. ONE OR TWO NICELY FUR
nshed rooms new house; al convenienees.
with or without board. 30S Jones street,
east.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01

FOR RENT NICE THREE ROOM
Nat 10 parties without children. $500. 526
Montgomery street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01

FOR RENT HOUSE, si2 OGLE-
thorpe avenue opposite Colonial Park.
Apply $40.
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SOUTH FROM ROOM FURNISHED;
four dollars per month. 20S Oglethorpe
avenue, west.
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ron RExT-nooms.

FURNISHED FRONT ROOMS, WITH
all conveniences; bath on same floor. q
cry, second from Bull, east.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-01

FOR SALE, A 4O-HoRsE POWER RE-
turn flue boiler; has been used very little.
Address or apply to Morning News Office.
Savannah, Ga.
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ron RENT-sTOREs,

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STORE CORNER OGLETHORPE AV-
enue and jefferson street; good stand for
drug store Apply j. II. Quint. POS
Broughton street, west.
FOR RENT. THAT LARGE, DESIR-
able store, III Broughton street, east. Ap-
ply Albert Wylly, IL Bryan street, east.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
WHERE TO GO TO-DAY.

Rerular meeting Of Wednesday Afternoon Club. at
fhe home Of Mrs N. A Stone. No. $50 Central Park
south a:3O D. m. Paper The Influence OF Mod
err Conveniences," by Mrs. William G. Choate
Presidents Of New-York federated clubs will meet with
Nrs william Tod Helmuth. No. 504 Fffth-ave, 70
make plans State industrial school for girls,
N.
omens Union prayer meeting in the chapel Of
the Broadway Tabernacle. Thirty-fourth-st ana
sixtt-sve.. IL a n.
uor,hlv meeting OF the Demorest Woman's Christian
Ternperance Union the home OF Mrs. Fannie Hum
1hreys Gaffney No. II Riverside Drive. 23o p m
-onsI Council Of Women" and Mrs. Theodore w
Eirnsy on The National Congress OF Mothers
lecture on Gabrielle dAnnunzio Antonio Fogazzaro by
professor Ettore Montecchi. at No. p East Forty
fourth-s1-. m
The Auxiliary Society The Riverside Day Nursery meets
al Mrs, z q. Porter's No Isl West Seventy third
St. s ?. Address by the Rev. Madison c.
Peters
Lecture BY Madame Finkelstein at the Binn Me
rnor.ai Church One-hundred- -third-ft and Lex
ington-ave p. m. Subject The Homes and
Esunts OF Jesus the Christ
Address by Mary schenck woolman. Of Teachers Col
lege 5r Sewing in Education" at the New-1 ork
Association Sewing Schools in the parish house OF
the Church OF the Holy Communion, NO 40 west
Twenteth-st., $50 ?. n.
Hons Kong" BY Miss Annie l. Edwards. at the home
Of Mrs MeIbert B. Cary, No 33 West F1fty-frst-st.
3p. n.
Reunion Of the Urban Club at the Of the senior
director. Mrs A. J. Perry. No 80 First Place BROOK
lyn. evening.
Installation Of officers at the Eclectic Club
u o'clock
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
PLEAsANT T. S. S. EVENTS.

During February some pleasing social functions
VIII be held by Sunshine branches. which will add
to the enjoyment of many
Branch No. ?. of East Orange. II. j.. will give
musical for the benefit of the Sunshine work on
February .. at the Park Hotel. Orange. Mrs
Mary L. McChesney. proprietor of the house who
is herself member of the society, will give the
of her parlors. which will be attractiYeIy
appointed for the occasion. and no effort will be
spared to make the entertainment both artistic
and financial success. The patronesses are Mrs.
A. o. Field. president OF the Womans Club; Mrs.
C. B. Yardley, Mrs Alexander King, Mrs. F. O.
Barstow Nine. Barstow. Mrs. Jacob Mersereau,
Mrs. E. V Magee, Mrs. Ferrier. Mrs Peter Volt,
Mrs. Frederick Worth. Mrs. George Vail and Mrs
Jenkinson. At the close of the musical there will
be a reception. The President-General will take
this opportunity meet the members OF the
Orange and Newark branches Tickets. at 80 cents
each, be obtained from the patronesses, from
Mrs. E G.. Mccoy. president of the branch. and at
the principal drug stores.
On February Brooklyn Branch No. will hold
Charles E. Young. No 133 Hewes-st, near Bed
ford-ave There will be talk on klndergartenS
by Mrs. John II. Burtis, president or the board
OF managers of the Memorial Hospital for Women
and Children. The usual informal reception ana
good time will follow.
Mrs. E. A. Tuttle, president Of New-York city
Branch No. l. will give large Sunshine reception
at her home, No 131 Lexington-aVe, on February
9. Invitations neighbOring branches Will be
generously extended. Further announcements re
gardiug this reception will be given later, but II Is
hoped that many Sunshiners will reserve this DATE
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
GREETING TO MR.. PAL.
THE NATIONAL TEMPERANCE SOCIETY
GIVES A RECEPTION TO THE IND
IAN JOURNALIST

reception TO Bipn Chandra Pal given by
the National Temperance Society and Publication
House at It's rooms, Nos. 8 and West Eighteenth
St. last evening. An address by Mr.. Pal was one
of the most interesting features of the occasion
He is journalist of India, member of the Ma
tional Congress and is informed the present
political condition and outlook of affairs in that
country.
Mr. Pal was born in the district of Sythet As
sam His parents respectable Kayesthas the
second caste in Bengal Religious opinions con-
trary to those held by his parents caused trouble
between them and him. and while yet in his teens
he was obliged TO leave college and seek employ
nent He married high caste Brahmin widow
who had been married at eight years of age and
widowed at nine At various times he has been
head master of a higher English school, local
Rra hmo- -Samaj, sub-editor of the Bengal Public
Opinion" in Calcutta Editor of the Tribune" at
Lahore: secretary and librarian of the Metcalfe
Hall Public Library. the largest public library in
India
During the last five years Mr.. Pal has devoted his
time to Iecturing, preaching and writing an elabo-
ratio biography of the Empress of India; Mr. Pal
understands the Indian temperance question in all
its bearings and is outspoken against the local au-
thorities for their administration of the liquor sys
tenn I'm India