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The Springfield herald., 1901-09-27

In Sweden, writes an American trav-
eler, the saloons are closed on Satur-
day-pay day-while the savings
banks are kept open until midnight
No government can force a man to
save his money. but at least this Swed-
ish system encourages him to deposit
it where he will draw better interest
than a headache.
The Springfield herald., 1901-09-27

Only two women in the United
States may use the mails without pay
ing for the privilege. These two are
widows of former presidents-Mrs.
Julia Dent Grant and Mrs. Lucretia A.
Garfield. Mrs. Garfield has enjoyed
the privilege since 1881 and Mrs Grant
since 1856.
The Springfield herald., 1901-09-27

There are seventeen communities of
Shakers in the United States. The
Amana Society has 1900 souls, and the
Harmony Society, of Economy. Ohio.
has but nine resident members left
The Zoarites and the Ruskin colony. of
Georgia, have both recently disbanded
The Springfield herald., 1901-09-27
L4di.. Can Wear shoes.

One size smaller after usingAllen's Foot
Ease, powder. 1t makes tight or new
shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot, ot,sweating
aching feet, ingrowing nails corns and
bunions. All druggists and shoe stores,
25c. Trial package FREE by mail. Ad
dress Allen s. Olmsted. lie Roy, NY.
The Springfield herald., 1901-09-27
Verdict In Mnhauy Case.

Gunnison. Colo. Sept. 22.-The
court received the jury's verdict in the
Mahany case at 0 o'clock this morning.
The defendant was found guilty of
fnanslaughter.
The Springfield herald., 1901-09-27
THE HERALD.
SPRINGFIELD. COLORADO.

In the Rhenish and Westphalian in
dustrial districts there is hardly
town without ats smoking clubs. in
which prize is given TO the man who
can consume the largest quantity OF
tobacco in the shortest time.
The Springfield herald., 1901-09-27

Little Elsie (referring to grandma
with ear-trumpetl-l wonder how poor
gran'ma'll ever get along in heaven
without her trumpet. Little Tommy
Why, 1 spose she'll have to borrow Ga
briefs when anybody wants to talk tc
her.
The Springfield herald., 1901-09-27

A bath-house for negroes is being
talked of by Kansas City paper. 1t
says this need has been generally rec
ognized and has often been expressed
by those who have watched the crowds
at the public bath and realized the dis
appointment of the colored people in
not being provided with the facilities
enjoyed by white folks. This has re-
suited in starting a fund for the pur-
pose of building bath-house for ne
groes. The members OF the park board.
as individuals. have subscribed $50
each, and it is believed that other sub
scriptions will be made rapidly.
The Springfield herald., 1901-09-27

Sarlly 10 lHe udHStTS VI -heulleEEdHeah
navigation in equinoctial weather.
The annual report of the Northern
Pacific road shows gross earnings for
the year ending June Both of S32, ,5GO,
9S4, an increase of S2,245.51G, and net
earnings of S15,920,64O, an increase of
1894, $50 The dividends paid aggre-
gate S6,200.0OO. Over S2,OOO,OOO was
expended in betterments and the total
surplus is $3,OI, ,42i, an increase of ST.
OO2, 2,Gl9
Fusion between the Democratic and
Populst parties of Nebraska was ef-
fected by their state conventions on
the 18th inst. The Democrats We're
given the head of the ticket, Supreme
| Court Justice, and the two regents to
the Populists. The nominee for jus
! tice of the Supreme Court 1t Conrad
HolIenbeck, and for regents of the uni
versity, j. III. Boynton and Fred G..
| Hawxby. Bryan was enthusiastically
| endorsed
| A Pittsburg Commercial-GaZette spe-
cial from Il staff correspondent says
thirty armed men raided the anarchists
| of Guffey Hollow, Westmoreland coun-
ty, Pennsylvania, Sunday night, and
| forced twenty-five families TO take
| their departure from the town before
daylight.
| Governor Taft has issued n procla-
| nation which explains to the Filipnos
| that, while the death of Mr.. Mckinley
| is an irreparable individual loss, ii
does not alter the stability of the gov
! ernment or change the course of the
administration. This was considered
necessary because the Filipinos
thought Mr.. Bryan would succeed him
New-York tribune., 1901-01-13
TIE DE SOTO. SAVANNAH.

Among the resorts in the Southland none Is bet
ter known than the De Soto Hotel. Savannah,
which bears the name of Of the early ex-
plorers Of the region. Could Ferdinand De Soto
return 10 revisit the gmpses Of the moon after
the lapse Of centuries. nothing could more sur
prise him than TO see this five hundred room ho-
tel covering entire block in the best residence
quarter Of the Forest City. The De Soto has
been equipped with al that serves 10 make the
stay OF the guests WHO return 10 IL season after
season restfu and homeke. 1t has been beauti-
fully decorated supplied with the latest and best
furniture and equipped with every possible COM
tort and convenience.
enjoyable and less enervating than that OF places
nearer the Gulf, and the attractions or large
city add much 10 their enjoyment of stay IN
the South. This largest ciy of Georgia AFFORDS
are broad macadamized boulevards. leading 10
picturesque and romantic resorts 81 ortsmen ma
an abundance Of game and fish. Deer, bears.
wild turkeys and wild ducks can be sho5 within
Two hours ride OF the city. while both the salt
ard fresh fishing of the best.
The people Of Savannah are noted for hospital
ity. and the churches. libraries and social, mill
tary and Yacht clubs offer the possible means
largest golf club in the South and the guests OF
the Dc Soto welcome 10 its course. which IS
reached by a ten minute ride in electric cars.
Am ing the places of interest in and about the
-fc5demy Arts and Sciences. Tybee and Warsaw
Islands and the sites of the great military camps.
At the De Soto there have been many notable
social affairs, which distinguished men have
been among the guests. The hotel has always pro-
Nded the best that could he procured for It's
quests and It's reputation IN this respect will not
be allowed TO grow dim. Nothing that the most
nsrticulsr and fastidious can desire viii be found
New-York tribune., 1901-01-13
DODGING SHELLS AT MAFEKTyG
Mateking eorrespondenee Of The london Mail

Mafek1ng correspondence London
curious fact as regards shell fire seems to me
10 be that the you these terrible
explosions the less likely you are to he injured,
An instance Of this occurred not long ago. Two
market square: big shell burst immediateiy out
side: most Of il came through the window and
the counter unniured, but a white man and
a niger about a hundred yards away were both
think any ore here wishes to he under she'll fire
again under similar circumstances and yet it has
II often occurs TO me how comic the scene would
be 10 any aeronaut lowering over the town tow
After a heavy days shelllng, when the sun is
proofs emerge and sit on the steps or the sand
Tags OF their shelters. eonversing with their neigh
Ali of a sudden tinke goes the bell. and down go
a summer evening disappear into their holes at
the report of a gun. In few minutes the
what damage has been done by the last missile
Then twilight falls on the scene. and the time
6acRnesS s as eatheT ve +, witto ob9 ne TO s tne
ATTEST half-hour in the whole day. As rule 1t
IS a peaceful interval as regards shelling-herds
watered cattle and goats return from the vedt
where they have been grazing during the day
oGe %9Ge Re 9ns 81 a ng the houses nent ON
little eEsaRs dRoPpng s who can w9sR sRe Sbar
wait for The emit Of e BGef eg9Sty in the
nhd nsh to fTr firrate after I this length of e Aa
There Is general feeling Of relief when Crete
has Ss Been hr suppemened by proonged voey
ing from the Boer trenches; 10 which our men
diaieult to expiain-u9lsss IT is 20 show they are
awake "a in ca We bn 9praa f Is eeneay over and
bullets have ceased TO fall Soon after nearly every
Keeps vigil while the colonels watchful eye seems
epef a ana at the various Tedou6ts at all Of
the night and early morning m The men realize bI ne ne
''Imnesa"-i. e.. 'The Wolf Who Walks BIZ Nisht"
New-York tribune., 1901-01-13
STORIES OF SULLIVAN
SOME AUToBGoGRAPHIcAL "REMINISCENCES.
From The London Telearani

49, 1N' 4ot'IOIhAPHlCAL "REMINISCENCES.
From The London Telegraph
IL. IN February, 1890 M A. P" published some in
Sir Arthur SULLIVAN The composers H eareP rdf pen @ 0l
sicai cM,s exercises were thus described ''''
old became pereey evden tRat or v ye rs
the thing cardG 99d o IL Web Rehng s ese It
usen 10 go to the piano and make discoveries for
notes when sounded together were harmonious
co, u what were discordant. And so gradually dis
na Itg me What was right though, of course could
Of his i@iherS ST band 1nG EspsaP r 8rRar Mmy wrote
ala was intensely interested in all that the band
%da Spca which mic formsd not merely passing acquain
aics; @ put real, lifelong. intimate friendship. l
found out where it was strong and where It was
weak o' what it could do, and what it was unable
ho Tn this way learned in the best possible way
tended the daily practices in Which was always
not permitted to play in public Boosey's Mtary
SAN Band Journal was then almost the only regularly
than my father had in his hand with the 0is result
clarinet, althorn, French horn, cornet, trombone
the only instruments I was never very ppofcient
on: although could play them both a little
achievement is sufficiently remarkable:
o. When G was Was thirteen ] came home for my holi
Fl FFederieb Gore op@seley @ sailed The Martyrdom
an exercise for his degree Of Doctor of Music at
m hf sG9 nS % part @ IN the
was such music. When I reached home l said
There. is a splendid march in The Martyrdom
the handr '''
1T was not published. but I much wrapped
up in the music TO allow myself to he beaten. I
sat down 10 work early in the morning, and by
nighttime | had written out the march from
ory In full military band score: and ii was played
MN Hlnn great success by The sandhurst Band ! am
lighted when he heard of the success of my effort"
New-York tribune., 1901-01-13
AT THOMASVILLE. FLA.
THE PINEY WOODS HOTEL.

=, Southern Georgia. in the pine forest reeion
.ordering Florida. is the thriving village of
-bounssville, which has gained great reputation
= heathful winter resort. 1t lies only dozen
8es from the State lire and hfty-three miles from
ne Gulf OF Mexico. 1t is surrounded by great nine
so,ests through which drives radiate in all direc
,,ons intersectng. two miles from the heart of the
,oUn a broad boulevard which encircles IT, The
,,sdvays are solid and smooth entirely free from
and and many Of them Of asphalt
In this beautiful town stands the Piney Woods
Hotel opposite portion of the primeval pine forest
tnoUn as Paradise Park The hotel is under the
rsnagement Of Harvey Wood of the HoteI Rello-
,e Boston and is repiete with conveniences for
re comfort and accommodation OF guests Tbe
,urnber who can be provided thr is three hundred
80 they find elevators. electric lights ana haIIs
I'd unsurpassed table service Omen fires and
steam heat provided for the unusual emergency
~ coI9 weather hut are seldom reonired Co. -
Tbomasville can be reached by both water and
rsD routes. steamships can be taken from New
York 10 Savannah or to Portsmouth while the
ana with al the great railroads of the country
The meteorological records for the last four
shog average temperature in Thomasville for
the winter months OF 30 degrees. and mean
humidity Of 6S per cent exceedingly favorable
showing compared with other Southern resorts
The climate IS the great attraction being pure and
5ry invigora ting and delightful. Changes are NOT
rjden and maaria conditions are entirely lacking
TIE water supply Is pure and plentiful The resin
n an who inhsle them. and there's life and health
IN every breath in the words Of frequenters of the
One Of the attractions at ThomasviIle is the
Country Club. whose grounds lie half mile beyond
III wood and meadow. intersected by five miles OF
drives and bride paths. The club has a delightfl,I
house and there facilities for golf and tennis
playing, pigeon shootlns and toX hunting The
members contribute the best Of their hounds for
fbe pack. and arrangements are made for regular
golf tournaments. The Piney Woods Hotel opened
or TauuaTV l.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-13
THE AFRICAN TREK OK.
IT'S USE AS TRANSPORT AND HOW ITS BEST
WORK Is DONE.
From The ram Man Gazette

From The Pall Mall Gazette.
AT the present moment when the efficiency of our
biity OF It's transport it may not be amIss to con-
slider the capa abilities of the trek, transport. OK,
is the mainsiay OF South African transport. The
Imperial authorities IN the Cape colony and Natal
are now busily engaged in buying all the available
OK transport they can. as is testified by their
numerous advertisements in Colonial papers.
oxen less expensive than mules. They are
slow but sure never dong more than h three miles
cred good trek. Tho Zulu OK is the best bred
pared with the bastard Zulu or Natal OK which
thrves on both the sour yeidt, or coast grass
ever. require very careful handling. and must on
no account he Overdriven, they must have at least
six hours day for grazing purposes. In the win
ter; which Is coming on now, they can nnd a a
horse woulG fail. They naturally. In poor con
September They are very liable 10 lung sickness
and red water, and whole spans sometimes perish
they suffer terribly from the cold, and on no ac-
count should they be worked In the rain during
that season, for, among other things the yoke
wet gives them s eS9s %@ is aG5 61 m sg
time % and moonlight treks are the usual thing with
transport riders, after their teams have been
yoke for more than eight hours during the day
tive Nv m 6 ornng OF and from O'clock to 10 at
night the favorite hours for trekkng.
of ss2tees 10 sseF ozen "pT viii easy draw
weghng little % on3 9R 2ca6 Gfae6 r6adE t@ K 1nST
of which are little better than tracks across the
Column in such Country as South Africa is really
good going. . -,
ono of the great merits OF the OK wagon Is the
simplicity OF It's harness. The two heasts nearest
tho wagon draw from a pole tdssel6oom1 on which
the yoke fastened, and the couples In front are
attached to a wire hide rope, known as tho
trek-touw to which the yokes are fastened by
riems or thongs of hide Any hreakase or de-
aciency in such tackle easily he made good as
II js free from the complexities of set OF harness
Prudent transport riders invariably "Outspan their
team NJ the approach of a thunderstorm IL their
trek-touw be Of wire or chain. whols spans have
been destroyed by lightning through negecthg TINS
precaution. - 49,. a.t,,
In the conveys to the troops not more than hfty
wagons are dispatched at time, ana, II the
roads permit six and more are driven abreast:
The second division usually starts In half an hour
after the frst Nearly all the wagons In use IN
tho present campaign are built locally mace det OF
strong colonial woods and constructed Without
springs Only two men are required 70 manage
each wagon-a driver and a "voorloopcr. or leader leader
of the team-hoth of whom nearly always
trained Kafirs. 49,. u. ara
At present large numbers Of these wagons are
heIne hired from colonsts at the rate or rs 10 ~
dav the imperial government making good any
losses that may occur In the span
New-York tribune., 1901-01-13
LESS HOPEFUL FOR HIMSELF.
rom The Chicago Tribune.

From The Chicago Tribune
George. the colored janitor. needed some money
and went TO the church treasurer for H.
There isn't a cent In my hands Jusr now;
George said that Officers ana w0n oe -enit u yon
Sundays collections are handed over IAN S'u
wait till then?" o,,.-,. -..-ts..5 4
George ''Kyarn't run de house wtdout money.
The best can do for you, returned tne ueaS, cas-
urer "will be to advance you IS out OF my own
pocket and run my risk of getting II back from the
church. ... a.,
don't sit 1t back m de chu'ch Mistah Supney
diffn't Wild me Eff CANT git dat free dollahs I'm
I'd like Z know syhah KIM
New-York tribune., 1901-01-13
THE COURT INN. CAMDEN s 9

The opening Of the winter season 1T Camden
s. g.. finds that popular resort with improved rail-
road facilities and many attra ctions for the visitor
for the winter I'm the Middle South" The delight
ful winter climate of this region attracts many per
sons especially those interested in polo golf
fox hunting and country riding. for which the
facilities are most excellent. There IL also fine
shooting
TIE Court Inn, with ifs sign Of the Golden Vase
is opening what promises 10 be most successful
season. The visitors md at the grounds Of the
Country Club all facilities for golf and polo There
are regular Wednesday and Saturday polo matches
ans daily practice for the two weeks tournament
70 be held in March. There are polo teas on
Wednesday an the clubhouse and FRIDAY right
dances. which are features Of especial interest.
In the Camden region is much 70 interest those
devoted 20 historical research: Stirring events Of
sssevolutionary days. with which The names OF
slarGuls de Lafayette, Baron de halb General
Sumter and Lord CORVALLIS are inseparahy con
nected occurred in this vicinity, and the remains
er esrthworks thrown up in the battle OF Hobkirk
hil can be traced only short distance from the
grounds OF the Court Inn.
FUTURE GREATNESS OF THIS CITY.
Controller BIRD s coler thinks that within the
next one hundred years New-York will have be-
come unquestionably the worlds greatest metropo-
s IN population, wealth and all the other elements
mai combine 70 forn imperial eiiv.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-13
M[gN0G GWORTN 0RlGs.
SOUTH CAROLINA.

and an incongruous AIRY of kettles, pots. and
pans. The whole is covered with sacks for the
better retention OF the steam, and the owner
OF each article sees to its removal when ready.
have mentioned the washing pool. whose
liquids possess certain softening properties
which render the laundress's task easy one,
But II must be confessed that. were IL not
that the undertaking of laundry work for
visitors to the hotel proved an exceedingly
lucrative task. and that ii is the pride OF the
matrons of Whakarewarewa TO appear at the
periodic hakas clad in white apparel the waters
OF the washing pool would be little troubled.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-13
KENTLwORTH INN. BILTNTORE. y. C.

The Kenilworth Inn, at Biltmore Asheville. y.
c will he opened for its fifth season on Wednes-
dav next The Biltmore region does not need to be
more than mentioned TO recall its attra ractveness to
all newspaper readers. The Kenilworth stands On
a plateau $50 feet above level with mountains
encircling and overlooking the city of AshevilIe
two miles away and the valleys OF the French
Broad and the Swannanoa rivers The inn cost
$4,000 to build and se5.00O was expended by the
present manag cement in furnishings and fit
tngs The first story is of stone and has broad
piszzas. over which beautiful balconies
The Kenilworth Inn property adjoins the Biltmore
estate Of George Vanderbilt, and the hotel over
looks this splendid estate and enjoys the
exhiarating atmosphere The inn faces the south.
while 10 the east, miles away, 10 be
seen the picturesque crags Of OF mountains.
while the Smoky Mountains appear in the western
landscape. The grounds of the inn consist of rark
Of $50 acres, of which twenty comprise beautiful
open lawn and the rest are covered with trees.
The character Of the country is such that the golf
course the inn grounds is a most excellent
and the Swannanoa Country Clubs house Is
far away.
The climate Of the Ashevile plateau is delightful
az all times of the year. The atmosphere IS dry,
temperature is IS degrees: in spring IS degrees; in
summer, Il degrees and in autumn. SO degrees. The
surrounding mountains ward off Atlantic and Gulf
storms. while the elevation prevents the humidity
and fogs OF the sea level. The inn has rooms for
three hundred guests, a large proportion OF them
being in suites. Every room receives the sunlight.
The house has electric lights. open replaces, steam
heat, elevators a telephone and telegraph and
drug store There is an excellent livery, with
the best driving and saddle horses. All guests
allowed the privileges of the Biltmore estate of
Mr. Vanderbilt. who has invested millions OF dol
lars in his home and its surroundings
New-York tribune., 1901-01-13
KITTRIDGE & BRYAN, Managers.
SUAGRGE3ESVIII1IE;, s. O.
Pine 1 OreSt Inn

A Most Popular Winter Resort
IN THE FAMOUSPLNE BELT.
Within easy access of NeW YORK
by direct railroad or steamer con-
necttorS: p miles from Charles
ron.
Much enlarged since last sea
son. Sixteen neqD prf7ate baths
added.
4 r,oGerr hotel Tvfth eVery
krozDr comfort and corVerierce.
ELeUator. steam heat. electric
lighting. sun parIors. The finest
Rpater from priVate artestan
1psiLS.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-13
PINE FOREST INN. sUMMERvILLE. S. c

summerville. s. c, does not belle its name, as
II possesses what may he called a summer climate
all the year. 1t is twenty-five miles from Charles
ton. and is reached by frequent trains The air is
pure, dry and healing, the region is Of pines
and there ase miles of the evergreen forests. In
this delightful region stands the Pine Forest Inn,
handsome structure in the centre of a plateau OF
sixty acres wooded with pines and live oaks. The
house has an addition for the present season,
sisting Of thirty sleeping rooms, OF which sixteen
have private baths. Every sleeping room has the
direct sunshine a part OF the day and nearly all
have open hreplaces. in which blazing pine knots
burned for health, comfort and enjoyment
The principal rooms Of the house are finished in
the Southern curly pine. making them especially
attractive. There is a large and costly furnished
parlor. the house is lighted by electricity, and
there is elevator.
A handsome cottage stands about a hundred
yards from the Inn. and is IN the same style OF
architecture, and is fitted with the aim 10
secure the comfort and convenience of guests. The
grounds are tastefully laid out with flowers and
shrubs. The means OF amusement provided for
guests include billiards bowling tennis, golf,
satisfactory. and there Is fine fishing within a few
miles in lake and river. The golf course is re-
and a half miles long. laid out by expert II
Is only a mile drive from the hotel over good
boulevard to the golf links. The drives in and
about Sunmerville have recently been much i'm
proved by the use of cement gravel for the road
wlys Among places of interest i'm the immediate
vicinity the ruins Of the old fort and church
al Dorchester which antedate the Revolution; the
Middleton Place, which has been owned by the
same family for more than century and half
the Declaration Of Independence Drayton Hall,
the headquarters Of Lord CORVALLIS in l7So; Mag
noia-on-the-A Ashley. famous for Its forests OF
caneias and azaleas. and huge oak at Ingleside
dating from Colonial days.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-13
THE HOTELS =.
GOLF GROUNDS

are recognised as among the
finest IN the South. Excellent
roads for drfVing and cycling.
Fine HTDerv connected.