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Nehe.

"Nehe' is a story Of the time OF Arta-
xerxes, by Anna Pierpont Siviter. This
gives picture of Persian court h1e'
showing the absolute power and unscrup-
ulousness Of King Artaxerxes.
With his mother the young nero Meme
had been captured in his home city OF
Jerusalem and had been brought to Susa
to be slave in the Kings household.
His mother, likewise, was placed In the
Kings harem, but their faithfulness won
for them his confidence, and because OF
Nehe's youth and beauty he was made
cupbearer to the King.
Years later by chance he meets his
brother Hanani and his little son In the
palace gardens of the King. Hanani hao
escaped being captured when his mother
and brother had been taken from Jeru-
salem, and now he had Travelled TO the
Persian court ignorant Of his brother
whereabouts, in order to plead with the
King in behalf of his native city, whose
walls had been laid low. making 1t prey
for the rowing Bedouin tribes.
Nehe, seeing that his influence would he
of some avail in the audience of the King,
decided that it was his duty to plead for
the restoration of the walls. Although a
dangerous favor to ask of the King, ne
requests that he be allowed to return to
his native city and undertake the re-
building of the ancient walls. This Is
granted him, and the author wildly por-
trays the intrigues and dangers with
which he is on all sides confronted. (PubY
lished by w. A. Wilde Company, Boston.
Price 81 SOD *
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Wherefore Didst Thou Doubt.

There are three attitudes we can take
toward any statement. First. we can say.
That is true-tfle attitude of faith. Sec
ondly. we can say, That is not true-the
attitude of denial. Thirdly. we can say,
Is that true or not t?-the attitude Of doubt.
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Literary Notes.

Elizabeth s. Tucker, who not only
writes but illustrates interesting juve-
niles. is the author Of 1.-THE Magic Key"
described as fairy story of modern
kind, which has just been published by
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17
Book for Mothers.

A book of undoubted value in the family
Is THE Century Book for Mothers IT
seems in every way practical guide In
the rearing of healthy children. The
names Of the authors, Leroy Milton yale
and Gustav Pollak. should carry some
weight. Mr.. Yale was formerly lecturer
on the diseases Of children at Bellevue
Hospital Medical College. New York. and
Mr.. Pollak is the editor Of "Babyhood."
In preparing this work the authors have
endeavored fully to explain not only what
every intelligent mother ought to know,
but what she should wish to know re-
garding the care Of her child. They feel
that she should understand matters Of hy-
giene rather than the treatment of dis
eases. believing fully in the "ounce of pre-
vention"; that she should become the alert
and judicious guardian of the nursery
rather thanNa physician.
The first part of the work covers the sub
ject of ''The General Care of Children,
including preparation for motherhood,
ventilation and heating of the nursery, Its
furnishings, temperature, ETC., precautions
that are to be taken with the new baby,
nursery routine, hours for sleep. bathing,
dress and clothing. growth and develop
ment. food and feeding, the disorders oc-
casioned by improper feeding, evidences
of illness and the domestic treatment of
tHe same, WIFI Minus TeSdruiu6 tHc duAiiA-
istration of medicines, nursery emergen-
cies and the medicines necessary to keep
on hand.
The second part of the book Is made up
from questions which have actually been
put by mothers to the editors Of Baby
hood" with their answers revised and
brought up to date. Only one question
is given on any one subject, and the an
swer is made plain and clear. These
dtxyfd ad
chapters on minor ailments and troubles,
defects and blemishes, common diseases,
harmful habits, hygiene and sanitation
questions of dress, feeding problems, etc
A very full index is given by whlcn
every paragraph in the book Is made
readily accessible. published by The
Century Company. New York. Price s2.)
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Doubt Is NOT dental. although Il involves

Doubt Is not denial, although II involves
the denial Of faith which relies upon q
statement as true. And because Of doubt
arises the counter query, wherefore?
The walking of Peter on the water Is
analogous to the progress of the soul
through life; and the terms and elements
of this analogy are clearly and con-
sistently outlined in ''Wherefore Didst
Thou Doubt?' by Cleland B. McAfee. The
lesson expounded Is beautiful one. Doubt
at the same time practical one. DOUBT
enters into so very many situations OF Iife
that it is soul tonic to stop, face the ques-
ton calmly and inquire. whereforeT
The book is made up Of thirty pages. at
tractively bound In the uniform style OF
the What Is Worth While Series" pub
iished by Thomas Y. Crowell & Co., New
York Price 35 cents.)
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-13
FLAGLER TO BUILD GYMNASIUM.
Florida Agricultural College win
Be Well Equipped in This Respect.

Lake City, Fla, July 12.-George w
Price, one of our leading druggists who
owns a large plantation some six miles
southeast of the city, situated on the line
of the Georgia Southern and Florida Rail-
road. has discovered that the land con-
tains rich deposits of kaolin. He has had
the kaolin analysed and it shows up a
pretty good per cent. Several parties are
interesting themselves in the matter, and
a company will no doubt be formed to
work the land
The trustees for the Agricultural Col
lege held a very important meeting in
Jacksonville this week. At this meeting
the plans drawn by architects for the new
main building were accepted and work
will begin pretty soon. 1T is also under
stood that Hon. Henry M FIagler who
donated $4,000 for a gymnasium, has all
plans for the building now complete, and
will be here soon to begin it's erection. Ac-
cording to well founded information this
building will cost much more than $4,000
but it is said, also, that all Mr. F'lagler
asks, is to let him build it Just as he
wants to- and he will defray all expense
though the figures may reach $4,000 OF
course the trustees are willing to let this
generous man have his way.
All AhNCStled lAOH SllOWS lDdL QuTlnR Jn1S
summer and before Jan. 1, the following
buildings will be erected In this city: Col
lege main building, $4,000; new court
house, $4,000; gymnasium for college $10-
0O0 Adams Bros. Bank building, $4,000;
Cholker Bros. brick block 5000: j. d.
Streety business block, $4,000; W. D.
Browns new hotel, $4,000. Total $137. 900.
Several other business men are max
ing arrangements to build. The Messrs
Adams, who will open a bank here in
the fall are among the most influential
men in this section of the state. Besides
being classed among the wealthiest they
own and operate three large mercantile
establishments, own the electric light
plant, waterworks and telephone sys-
TENS, besides valuable business blocks. At
Jasper they own an immense store and
are interested in various enterprises in
that town. Senator Adams, the Oldest of
the three, enjoys the distinction of being
the most popular public man in the state.
No official action has as yet been taken.
looking toward having Columbia county
well represented at the State Fair. 1t
is understood that the Board of Trade
and the County Commissioners will take
this matter up at their next meeting.
which will be the first Monday in Au-
gust.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-13

but we allow that there are some insti-
tootions in the Old Place which give us
a six-holes beating in the matter of sem
timent and picturesqueness doc to age"
The Lord of the Manor bowed coldly.
when we can persuade the holders to
let go of their assets continued the
Stranger I'VE propose to take these
relics over as going concerns and pre-
serve them for pos-terity. We are now
sizing up some of your brightest antiqui-
ties, such as Stratford-on-Avon and the
like With your permission. sir, I will
proceed to sample the heirlooms. Eff you
hev a catalogue handy we might get
through with this business in time for
me to hitch my private car on to your
Down-South Night Crawler. A seance of
the British Museum Roof-Garden Cafe
Syndicate is fixed for tomorrow. 10 a.
m. and at noon l reckon to take a short
run west to peg out the Old Windsor
Boar Park, where we are laying down
our Whitney Higgins Stud Farm for the
Improvement of the British Race-Horse.
Things are humming, sir, both in and
around your Capital"
A fine reserve characterized the reply
of the Lord of the Manor. You do not
appear" he said. ito grasp the fact that
there are things which money cannot buy
from an honorable Englishman. but 1
shall be happy, in the capacity of host,
to show you over my place.
That there. SIR said the Pioneer later
on, lis a cunning SCOT of armour. Med
eval, / guess?'
One of my people wore it at Agincourt,
believe" said Mr. Bull.
'Wa-al. l grant it looks more at home
here than II would in your war Office.
Its rePtive up-to-dateness would jar en-
the official sense of antiquity in that bu-
reau We opine, sir that we have no
place in our Pioneer Scheme for your
military institootions We reckon to keep
them on ice for the future stoodent of an
tiques. And now, sir, 1 will Task you to
name price, right away. for this baron
ial mansion, with grounds, relics and gem
eral tixings, as ii stands"
Il repeat" said the Lord of the Manor,
that money cannot buy my family pos
sessions. l would not part with them
even for ten times their market value: no
not for million sterling English gem
tlemen, l am glad to think, retain some
thing of their old pride and patriotism. .
Ell you will throw your eye over
this document" replied the stranger, i'm
perturbaby, as he handed him an envel-
ope. Il will walk around the partares for
a matter of five minutes and come back
to you right here"
The interval for reflection, brief but
sufficient, had expired. The eye of the
Lord of the Manor still rested lovingly on
check to bearer for fifteen million dol
lars.
You see me, sir on time" remarked
the Pioneer. Il reckon we've fixed that
trife up straight enough. Say, how soon
can you quit?'
Had you been a foreigner in the full
/ sense. replied Mr.. Bull. 1T must I'M
4 a IN zfl1
arous offer. But blood. as l now feel, is
thicker than water and l am conscious
that our two countries are daily draw
ing closer under the influence. II 1 may
employ pleasantly. of the recent Nor
ganitic Alliance"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-13
CITY BREWTlES.

The H. G. II. will hold its annual picnic
Tomorrow at Daufuskie. The steamer Eu-
lalia viii leave at 10 o'clock a. m. from
the foot OF Abercorn street. There Will
be music and refreshments and the com
mittee In charge of the affair promise an
enjoyable time to all that attend.
supposed mad dog was shot and kill
ed by Patrolman Godbold on Henry and
Jefferson streets Thursday afternoon. The
canine was foaming at the mouth, and
was swapping at pedestrians when the Of
ncer rode by on his bicycle. The shooting
OF the dog attracted quite a crowd
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. j. T..
Fleming will sympathize with them I'm the
death OF their infant son. George Offer
man, which occurred yesterday morning.
The direct cause of death was malarial
fever. The little one was five months old
The funeral will take place this morning
at 10 o'clock, from No. 1920 Jefferson
street. Rev. j. l.. Scully will oficiate.
The interment will be in Laurel Grove
Cemetery
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-13
BIG LAND DEAL IN FLORIDA.
Capitalists buy 100000 Acres OF
state Lands.

Tallahassee. Fla. July l2.-The Board
of Trustees of Internal Improvement
has closed a big land deal with capital
lists outside Of Florida, embracing 2Oo,-
900 acres Of land in the vicinity OF the
Thousand Islands. J. NJ. Bars Of
jacksonville is attorney for these cap
italists. who do not wish their plans
given out as yet II Is said that their
purpose Is TO drain and reclaim lands
which will be OF great advantage 20 the
state In general and TO South Florida In
particular. II if claimed that these men
viii expend over a million dollars IN the
near future In the drainage and reciama-
lion Of lands. and the erection Of various
plants for manufacturing purposes
Mrs. n. A. Brokard died ~ Z o'clock
this morning. aged " years after long
snd painful illnera Enc was . faithful
member 0f ths Presbyterian Church. and
highly esteemed
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-13
PUNCH's LATEST JOKE.
How MIR. YANKEES bought nm English
Manor House; Funniest Thing Yet.
From the New York World.

From the New York World.
The latest issue of London Punch to
reach this side has this rich bit of pleas
antry about American commercialism :
Grateful on this afternoon of midsum-
mer was the double line OF lofty elms that
led up to the Moated Manor House with
its guard OF Norman towers. So It
struck the fancy of the person of exotic
aspect who was striding easily up the
avenue at the end OF long cheroot. with
q small Stars and Stripes flag under oacn
arm. and whistling a bar or two OF The
Stately Homes OF England"
Say" said the perfect Stranger as he
overlook a gentleman OF homely exterior
and clapped him pleasantly on the back
you happen TO know II the proprietor
OF these ruins is anxious 20 do deai2"
The Lord OF the Manor answered with
a noble dignity. m YOU are good enough
10 refer 10 myself he raid. ! have no
intention Of disposing Of my ancestral
property. nv ramc IL Bull b"
Proud 20 make you acqua intance Mr.
Bull Shake. You are az present con-
Nersing with jonathan 81 Yankee Of
New York city, "a Tor Monroe, slrl. and
agent Of the Great Amurican Pioneer and
British Isles Development Trust That
De- my card sir Ana le M ieil YOU There
is future before your country. ~, coon
o. We start la under the Pond with our
Fsn-Anglo-saEon Submarine T00b We ere
6fad 80 on Opening w thcfe hiones, ar,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-13
WANTS BETTER can SERVICE.
Kick From ThunderboIt visitors
4s Who Had 10 walk Home.

r. Who Had TO Walk Home.
Editor Morning News: I wish to cali the
attention Of the public to the way the
street railway is handling the people
who visit the Thunderbolt Casino. Last
night with a party / went out to the
Casino intending TO return at II O'Clock. A
few minutes before II we boarded a car.
which. with three other cars was soon
filled After some time, Manager McIn-
tire notified us that there had been some
delay on the road but as soon as the
car arrived from the city he would send
US in. AT II 30 two large cars arrived one
of which was soon filled with passengers
from the Casino, and started for the city
with the other car empty. After an even
hours waiting from the time we boarded
the cars, the four loaded cars started, ar
irving at East Broad and Gwinnett
streets at 1915 o'clock. too late for the
city lines The cars ran down town to the
market where some of the passengers ex-
pected TO be transferred to the Abercorn,
Barnard and Whitaker lines, but these
were stopped and every body had to get
home the best way they could. A number
OF the passengers took hacks, and others
walked, some OF them to Fortieth street.
When the street railway keeps people
at Thunderbolt until midnight il should
at least give them some facility for reach
Ing their homes. / saw Il stated the other
day that instead of the last car from the
Casino landing its passengers at Gwn-
nette and East Broad streets, and letting
them walk to their homes. cars were 10
run atileast over one OF the city belts. Is
this being done? Sufferer.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-13
REWARD OFFERED FOR DE yoss
Citizens of Coffee VIII Also Petition
Governor to Offer One

Citizens of Cofee VIII Also Petition
Governor to Offer One.
Douglas Ga, July 12.-Jake Devoss,
the negro murderer. is still at large, and
eludes arrest. All the citizens Of Douglas.
who were on the chase, have returned.
worn out with hard riding. without sleep,
not however until fresh parties took up
the pursuit.
There is deposited in the bank SIPS and
the papers are being prepared. asking
the Governor to supplement this reward
by a reward from the state. for Devoss'
arrest, and the citizens reward will be
raised to a greater amount Any per-
son In the locality OF this murderous
brute, is unsafe until his arrest Is ef-
fected
Hon. Thomas Young received to-day, a
telegram from DR.. II. o. Powell an
nouncing the death at Milledgeville of
Mr.. Levi Lawson. an incurable sent from
Coffee county to the state sanitarlum,
about six years ago.
Cards are out. announcing the marriage,
on July "a. NJ the Baptist Church. in this
city, of Miss Lucille Briggs OF this
city. TO Mr.. Ben w. Gray OF Pinebloom,
The bride-to-be Is a daughter OF ex-
Mayor George r. Briggs. and very pop
ular The gnoom-to-be Is q son of B..
b. Gray president OF the Gray Lumber
Company, and a popular young business
man.
Last night and to-day have been the
hottest Of the season. The thermometer
az the Union Bank went 70 l05; al the
Court House. In an open hallway, 10 as
Corn crops In Coffee county have nut
on decided Improvement within the last
ten days. Cotton II sim on. ana there 4
no possible chance 10 make over 50 ner
cent. Of the amount planted for. Hay
crops are me.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-13
LATEST MARINE NEWS.
See Page =.
Memoranda.


Fernandina, Fla. July 12.-cleared' bars
Wing. Natal; Lupo Rebassa, San seoas-
tan. Spain.
Sailed. John r. Derser. Can't SANTIAGO
Cuba.
Baltimore. July i2.-Arrived steamer
Hudson. Savannah.
sailed, schooner Mabel Darling. Tarpo'
Bay.
Sailed. schooner william Linihicum'
Georgetown.
New York. July I2.--salled. steam"
Clara. Pensacola.
Liverpool, July i2.-Arrived. steam"
Gaditano. Pensacola.
Buelys. july i2.--ssiied steamer cyi"
no, Savannah.
Plymouth. july ~ Arrived. siean"
3prnnymo0r. Pensacola.
Sunderland July i2.-Bailed, Fle'"'
Aquiln, lfusacola.
Norfolk. July i2.-Afnycd, steamer y"
Sardo, Punia eoIda.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-13

in the field. He is also interested in
several large companies which propose
to prospect for, develop and market OIL
Once Poor, He Is Travelling Now.
]. C. Leskeli went from Omaha, Neb..
to Jefferson county two years ago and
bought 200 acres of land situated about
ten miles south of Beaumont. He paid
$1,000 for the land and set about putting
in a plant for irrigating the tract and
raising rice. Owing to lack of money he
was forced to abandon his plans, and was
about to return 10 Omaha when oil was
struck. He realized the Importance of
the discovery and refused the early offers
that were made for his property. Prices
began to soar skyward when the second
gusher was brought" and when the
boom was at its night he sold his 80 acres
for $4,000 cash. Instead of remaining in
Beaumont and investing his money in
other prospective oil lands, as was done
by many others, he took his family and
left for Europe. He is now on the con-
tinent enjoying himself as only a man
can who finds himself suddenly elevated
to affiuence from comparative poverty.
Robert A. Greer who represents Beau
mont in the House of Representatives,
has made several hundred thousand dob
lars. He wes thoroughly familiar with
all the tracts of land and most of the
titles in the oil field. and during the days
of gigantic real estate trading he was
kept busy day and night passing on land
titles. In many instances he was called
upon to examine the same title as many
as twenty times within a period of a few
days, so rapidly was land changing hands.
His income from fees alone amounted
to many thousands of dollars a day,
and in addition he owned large tracts
which he sold for fabulous prices. A
number of other Beaumont men have
been equally as fortunate as Mr. Greer
in acquiring wealth quickly.
Millions Invested.
Since Feb. 1 more than four hundred
oil companies have been organized, their
capital stock ranging from $4,000 to
$4,000, COO Many are organized and op-
Grated on a legitimate basis, and their
stock is well worth the price for which
it is selling, but there are some wild
cat" companies which have flooded the
country with their worthless stock. 1t
is estimated that no less than $1,000, 900 is
invested in oil stocks by the people of
Texas alone, while many more millions
are invested by people of other states.
There are few instances of fortunes
having been made out of oil stocks. On
the contrary, many heavy losses from
such investments have occurred.
The present situation at Beaumont af-
fords little opportunity for men of small
means. 1t requires a vast amount of
capital to purchase or lease proved oil
lands, bore wells, build storage tanks,
and conduct and operate pipe lines. tank
cars and steamers for the production
and marketing of the oil. The business
is rapidly becoming centralized.
The Standard Oil Company is believed
to already have almost complete control
of the new field It's selling agent. the
Waters-Pierce Oil Company has boldly
entered and made contracts with most
of the oil producers for the purchase of
their oil.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-13

has agreed to allow travelling men to use
freight trains Nos % and 26 between
Jacksonville and River Junction. Ladies
and children. however, are not included
in the concession. Permits for drummers
to ride on the freight trains will be is
sued by Supt. D. e Maxwell
The Carrabelle. Tallahassee and Gulf
Railroad. Mr. Krauss also writes, has re-
duced the rate from Tallahassee to APP
alachicola and return from $50 10 s.. the
tickets being good for five days
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-13
CONCESSIONS IN FLORIDA.

what Max krauss Has Secured for
Travelling Men.
President Max Krauss OF Post A OF the
Travellers Protective Association. has
been busy IN the interest Of the Gravel
Ing men IN getting concessions from the
seaboard Air Line 10 Florida AR Krauss
writes Secretary David wortsmsn of the
PoHt that Assistant General Passenger
Agent a, y. AoeDoIcu VI The seabosre
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-13
The LiuIe Horse Changes Ha,a.

The ownership OF the little pony. which
has been the attraction at The Globe
Shoe Store for the last two months. was
decided yesterday. Mr.. Fcl Of I.vlnes-
toms Pharmacy BE- the posscssor OF the
little animal
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-13

Mother ! wonder how this new book
got in such a horrible condition.
Liitle AaH heard papa say n we
too dry Tor him, 90 ! poured water on A.
--Gla1goW EYenlns Tines
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-13

savsnBah 60 New York and nsturn,
Via Beaboard Ar lane Raiiwsy Tickets
on tais daily with nnal limit Oct a. Pun
Information 81 ticket once. Buu AID
bFtan liresia, or 'g1ons no. 2.-ad,
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-10-05
That Street Car Conversation.

Fragmentary reports of a recent con-
vsrsation to which few neighbors and
myself were parties do me great injus-
tice, seeming to rank me among sympa-
thizers with anarchy. Nothing could
be more absurd. No man alive sbomi-
mates anarchy in every form more heart
lily than /; perhaps few have done more
with arms or pen to repress anarchy. l
myself have nothing to keep back, but
as parts Of the conversation referred to
might be thought to compromise the
other parties will not detail it without
permission. Suffice it to say that all
urged opposition to anarchy. 1 as
earnestly as the rest, only our methods
differed.
l respectfully request you to give this
statement such publicity as you can.
E. Benz. ANDREWS, Chancellor.
University OF Nebraska,
Lincoln September "a. 1891.