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story, but will be of actual historica interest. It details the nature of the country and shows the various camps made by Braddock in his expedition across the mountains, and is arranged
 with key by the author. It also shows the position of LogstoWn, Venan-
 go and Fort Le Boeuf places identified in tha story; and also shows the route of Washington's journey to Fort Le
 Boeuf earlier in the book.
 Cyrus Townsend Brady's forthcoming book Under Topsls and Tents" which
 the Scribners will issue March 30th, makes public for the first time Philo
 Norton McGifin's own story of the fla nous Naval Battle of the Yalu, be-
 tween the Chinese and Japanese. This
 battle was notable as the first encoun- l ter in history between modern-ar-
 moured war ships, and MT. Giffin, it will be remembered, an American and a graduate of Annapolis, was in com
 mand of the Chen Yuen, one of the two
 battle ships in the Chinese squadron. Current History begins it's eleventh volume in the March number by enlarg- ing it's pages to regular magazine size and appearing in an entirely new ana
 more attractive form. In its reading matter the reputation of this magazine for reliability is fully sustained, while its interest Is increased by fuller dis cussion of important topics and greater variety of illustration.
 Prizes are offered by Current Litera-
 ture for the best sayings of children sent in for the Nav number, on or be- fore April 10th, 1901. There will be i've prizes awarded of five dollars each in gold. The department Sayings of Chll- dren is one of the most popular in Cur rent Literature, the March number or which is just out, containing some very amusing and wise remarks of bright young Americans, sent in by contribu- tors. The prize sayings will be printed
 in the May number. Anything for this department should be addressed to Say ines, care Current Literature, 56 Lloer- ty street, New York, N. Y.
 The great steel trust is treated in the April number of the Worlds Work, of course. and from the human (that is the interesting side There are three great factors in this gigantic deal ccntering about three men.
 1st. Andrew Carnegie. The chief op- ject of this exploitation was to get MT. Carnegie out of the way of the steel business. A most correct and authentic account of the man is given, with much new and surprising information. 2nd, J Pierpont Morgan, who brought these treat interests together. The story or MT. Morgan is important and absorb ing. 9rd. Charles M, Schwab, who at the age of twenty eight was head or me Homestead plant at thirty-flve presi- dent of the Carnegie company, ana at thirty-nine president of the United States Steel corporation. sketch IS printed from first hand information This is an example of the Worlds Work treatment of one current topic. It is live magazine. Doubleday, Page & Co.,, publishers.
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NEW PUBLTCAT-0NS.

Up from Slavery" an autobiography of Booker T, Washington; Doubleday Page & Co, New York; $50, for sale by the F. P. Judd Co. This is a book of intense human interest to all think ing people. and particularly to those who are recognizing what is vital problem of the day--the Negro Pro- blem." It is an important book by a remarkable man, who is engaged in a remarkable work and accomplishing much of importance for his race-a man who has risen by sheer force of hard work, will power and native ability from slavery to the management of q very notable institute of his own, founded for his own race, and who is devoting his entire energy to the prac- tical betterment of these people. MT Washington tells the story of his life in plain, Straightforward and impress sive way modestly yet with true digni- ty of style
 The thousands in New Haven who have heards MT. Washington speak on important occasions in this city and who realize how noble are his work and aims, and how much honor is due him for what he has accomplished for the black race, will be specially interested in this timely and valuable book. The New York Evening Post says in an ad- vance notice of the Booker T. Washington's autobiography, which Doubleday, Page & Co. publish
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As Motherhood Appr0ach

VT IS when the experience of maternity
 comes to women that they sustain their se- verest natural shock
 Should not their strength be fortified for it !?
 The weakness of rundown system brings its marks to women faces and forms at such
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and 1t was four weeks before he could
 return to duty.
 Hand engines were used here until 1861, when the first steam fire engine Phoenix No. 2, was bought. The date
 was November 9. Before 1865 the hand
 engines were put away. Before 1864
 men were used to draw the engines and
 1t required about forty to move the ma
 chimes along in good shape. The first
 steam fire engine of the self-propelling | type was bought March 1, 1876. The | engines used were bought in the follow ing years: No 3, 1S61 No. ?, 1S62 No.
 ], 1868; No, 4, 1863; No. 5, 1872; No. 6,
 1873; Nos and 8, 1896
 l Until 1870 the fire headouarters were on the third floor of the Hills block. The fire alarm telegraph was intro duced January 1, 1868. The big fire bell was put in in 1867. The first alarm by the big bell was struck by hand and was for fire at the steamboat storehouse in October, 1867. Before the big fire bell was put i'll commission the state house and church bells were used. Hydrants | were put in in 1854 and the first hy- drant stream for fire was on Mulberry street in 1855. Hand extinguishers were introduced in 1870.
 Chief Eaton says that the worst fire he has seen was the one at Colts armo- ry, February 5 1864, when the loss was $1, 100000 and one man was killed, The longest burning fire was at rag shop on Front street, when the department was kept at work for day and half of night. In 1882 the steamboat store- house was burned for the second time and the same night the Hartford Pub lie High school building was burned. II was eighteen degrees below zero and the firemen suffered severely. The most serious fire was that at the Park Gen. tral Hotel in February, 1SS9 when tWenty-three persons were killed and ten injured.
 In 1864 the board of fire commissioners was established and this board control all the appointments in the department. The chief is one of the busiest men in the city and is on duty twenty four hours day. He has the general over sight of the property of the department, the making of repairs and the discipline of the men. The chief does not have much time for recreation, but he is fre- quently seen in the evening enjoying a cigar in Assistant Engineer Krug's store.
 The gray horse used by the chief is the best known horse in the city and Is twenty-five years old. At the last meeting of the fire board 1t was sug- gested to the chief to have the hair of 4l,a 4l,a ting to be so old.
 Chief Eaton has had much success in putting out fires and has never yet been obliged to send to other cities for as- sistance, while he has frequently been called upon. When he speaks of this he usually says, T never know when the time will come when will have to have outside help.''-Hartford Courant.
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PANAMA CANAL ROUTE.
LIBERAL TERMS OFFERED BY
 COLOMBIA.
American Control to End Short of Sow ereignty Only--EHect on the Pan- American Company's Interests.


 American Company's Interests.
 Washington, March 29-The memo randum which Senor Silva, the Colom- bian minister, filed at the state depart ment on Wednesday in regard to the terms on which his government will permit the United States to construct the Pan-American canal is extremely important Colombia proposes to give the United States absolute control over any canal that may be built across the Isthmus of Panama with an unlimited lease of the necessary adjacent terri tory. Everything to provide for Amer ican control short of actual sovereignty over Colombian territory is promised.
 The memorandum means practically that unless the Pan-American company disposes of it's interests to the United States by private arrangement 1t will be entirely ignored by the contracting parties, and lose it's concessionary rights Should the propositions con- tained in the amendment be accepted, the Pan- American company's rights on the Isthnlus would cease to exist. The company's original concession called for the completion of the canal in De- tober, 1904 but this was recently ex- tended to 191O The Colombian courts will soon render decision on ques- ton raised as to the right of the gov ernment to grant this extension.
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REAL ESTATE RECORD.
Deeds Filed in the Town Clerks Office
 Yesterday.

Deeds Filed in the Town Clerks Office Yesterday. The following deeds were filed for rec. ord in the town clerks office yesterday Warranty deedE-John A. Doyle, ei ux., 10 $, C. Morehouse,. 35 feet or Frank street; Albert L. Curtis, ct ux. to Clayton ]. Curtis 10S feet on Mair street, annex; Dorothea c. Gibelin, ct al, to Henry M Warner, 50 feet on Butler street; Francis B. Trowbridge. tc Thomas Deskin, 50 feet on Columbus avenue.(
 Quit daim deeds-Jonthan c. Armour, ct al., to N. r. N. H. and H. R. R. Co., ? 6-10 feet on Fafr street, adjoining Fair street bridge, the piece containing Ill square feet; Lucy Swift est to Clark B. Bryant 40 feet on Brown street; National Savings bank to Pat rick J. Cronin. l5O feet on Blatchley avenue.
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MRS. JAMES MACKIE VISITING Fl F,R FI

Mrs. James Mackie nee Sanford, well and popularly known as a very clever comedienne, is visiting Mrs. Margaret Hosmer, of Olive street. Mrs. Mackle has just closed very successful tour through the west and Maine and is here for a well earned rest. New Haven is her native town and she has a host of friends here who will be glad to learn she is in town I5s
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DOG POISONING.

l.. A. Fiske of Branford Is offering a large reward for any information lead- l ing to the conviction of the person or persons who are causing death among valuable dogs by administering poison.
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The Wonan's School association will meet in room fl of the Insurance build- ing this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Adj dress by Miss c. Bush on Town Super vision of Schools in Connecticut"
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TO COMPETE WITH STEEL TRUST
Plans of Large, New, Independent Company.

Company.
 Findlay, O., March 29-A deal that promises large results was practically consummated here last night, when F. c. Challinor F. D. Erickson, and Charles T. Torsell, of Pittsburg, and Colonel Newton Adams, of this city, purchased the tube plant of the Heck rt-Baltzley Billet company The new company will transform the plant for the manufacture of crucible steel, and will be ready to operate within ninety days. It is said that the new company represents a large capital, and will be operate in opposition to the Steel Trust. Mir. Torsell said the mill will be one of the largest independent mills in the country
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-05
PERSONAL.

George Hitchcock, the artist, though
now living handsomely on the proceeds of
his art in Holland, once made a living
by running a bric-a-brac shop in Chi
cago
Mrs. Louis Botha, wife of the Boer
commandant, Vindicates women against
the dispersion that they cannot keep a Sc
cret. The most experienced diplomat was
never more discreet than this lady. Dur
ing her stay in London she has been be-
sought by interviewers and bombarded
with letters. But not soul has the least
idea of what is passing through her mind.
And she has enjoyed shopping in Regent
street as If she had not a care in the
world.
The young and pretty Princess Elena,
daughter of the Grand Duke Vladimir, for
for whose hand there have been so many
suitors from Count Lamsdorf to the
Prince of Baden). 1t is now reported, will
be shortly betrothed to her cousin, the
heir of the Russian throne. This would
involve an amendment in the Russian
ecclesiastical law which forbids mar
riages between first cousins, a precedent
for which is, however, offered by the
analogous alteration introduced on the
marriage of the Grand Duchess Xenia.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-05

Col. E. Bloss Parsons of New York was
brevetted general for distinguished ser
vices during the war, says the Bangor
Commercial, but characteristic modesty
forbade the use of that title when he
returned to civilian life. Not only did
he perform the only authentic feat of
deeapitation during the civil war, but he
was the hero of a remarkable ride.
few days before the battle of Gettysburg
was fought Gen. Meade had an import
ant message to send to Gen. Harding, 100
mile distant AS the route was through
a country swarming with Confderates, the
message was written on tissue paper, that
it might be swallowed in case the carrier
was captured. The commander was in
doubt regarding a suitable messenger. He
summoned Gen. Davis to headquarters
General, who is the hardest rider, as
well as the most trustworthy man in
the service?" asked Meade.
Col. Parsons, SIR was the prompt re-
ply.
Send him to me at once"
1t was O'Clock on a Monday night
when Gen. Meade gave the young officer
his instructions He was to ride with all
haste to Gen. Hardings headquarters and
return at once with an answer.
The messenger retired. Two hundred
miles were to be covered. The roads were
heavy end they led through the enemy's
country.
Exactly at noon on the following day
Col. Parsons entered Gen. Meades tent
The latters face grew purple with rage
and he ripped out a string of oaths.
''Is this the way you obey orders?" he
Numbered. What are you hanging
around camp for. You ought to be with
Gen. Harding by this timer
~ have just returned from Gen. Hard
ing, sir
you lier' exclaimed the exasperated
general.
Parsons face paled and he dug the
nails in his hands to restrain himself
Gen Meade" he said in a voice that ILL
concealed his anger, "if you were not my
commanding officer, I would knock you
down for that insult"
Without the formality of salute, he
turned on his heel and left the tent
Meade afterward made an ample apology
Col. Parsons killed two horses and went
himself without a particle of food. For
eighteen hours he was not out of the
saddle.
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what the Kid Did.

Yelled fifteen minutes without taking
breath, says Tit-Bits.
Pulled out enough hair from his uncles
head and whiskers to stuff a pillow
Swallowed six buttons and a good part
of a reel of cotton.
Emptieds the contents of his mother s
work basket into the fireplace.
Tried to squeeze the head of a cat into
tin cup and was scratched badly in
the attempt.
Knocked the head off a fine wax doll
belonging to his elder sister by trying to
drive a tack into a toy wagon with it.
Broke two panes of window glass with
a walking stick which his uncle let him
have.
Fell into the coal scuttle and spoiled
his new white dress.
Set fire to the carpet while his uncle
was out of the room hunting up some
thing TO amuse him.
Got twisted into the rungs of a chair,
which had to be broken to get him out.
Poured jug Of water into his mothers
best shoes.
Finally, when he saw his mother COM
ing he ran out to the porch and tumbled
off the steps. damaging his little person
and tearing hole foot square in his
dress.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-05

1t would be good thing II the quar-
terly OF the Georgia School of Technol-
ogy just published. could be placed in
the hands of every father of young sons
who can afford to give them a practical
education, in Georgia. The pamphlet,
of 11S pages. Is well worthy the perusaI
of every Georgian who has the good Of
his state at heart and would like to see
it prosperous. 1t shows that the Tech"
at Atlanta has grown from a modest be-
ginning into a considerable institution,
which promises great things for Georgia
boys. 1t will turn them out competent,
skilled workmep, able to take charge of
and manage the Industrial enterprises
which are destined to cut so large a fig-
ure in the future Of the state The text
and the illustrations of the pamphlet give
an excellent idea of the thoroughness of
the training received by the young men
at the school, which is of high standard
A statement of costs is also submitted,
showing that the Necessary expenses at
the school are moderate. The Tech" at
Atlanta is doing a great work for the
state. We hope to see a duplication OF II
in South Georgia at no very distant day.
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From the Atlantic.

rom the AlldntlC.
/ hear Il beat in morning still
When April skies have lost their gloom,
And through the woods there runs a
thrill
That wakes Arbutus into bloom.
hear II throb in sprouting May
A mufiied murmur on the breeze.
Like mellow thunder leagues away,
A booming voice of distant seas.
In daisied June l catch its roll,
Pulsing through the leafy shade;
And fain am 70 reach its goal
And see the drummer unafraid.
or when the autumn leaves are shed,
And frosts attend the fading year.
Like secret mine sprung by my tread
A convey bursts from hiding near.
I feel It's pulse mid winter SHOWS.
And feel my own with added force.
When red run drops his cautious pose,
And forward takes his humming course.
Tho startled hrches shake their curis,
A wtthcred leaf leaps IN the breeze
Some hidden mortar speaks. and hurls
Its feathered missile through the trees.
Compact OF NE. % fervent wing.
A dynnmo OF festhersd power
Thy drum Il music in che spring.
my night y music syery hour
SQhn BaCnsghA
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Col w. T. Sullivan, Postoffce Inspector,
in telling some stories of an Inspector S
experiences in the West. yesterday re-
called tale on Inspector Furay Of Oma-
ha, now retired, says the Detroit Post.
Omaha was headquarters for this entire
district a few years ago. The chief in
spector there was informed that post
master in Montana was not sending in
reports of his office receipts, etc. Re-
peted letters and warnings had no effect.
The postmaster was silent.
At last the indignant chief detailed In
spector Furay to proceed TO Montana and
investigate the strange silence. After a
long and tedious ride by rail and stage,
Furay arrived at the provoking postoffice.
There were two dwellings in the town
and but two men. One of tine srT9 II
houses was stocked with a few dry goods,
groceries and general merchandise. Flu
ray entered and saw a lone, lank indiv'd-
uai with a long black beard, seated cross
legged on top of counter Furay asked
where the postoffice was.
Right hyar," said the tall man, puff
fing his cob pipe.
who is the postmaster" asked Furay.
II be-" was the Indifferent response.
rs there any mail here for me? My
name is Furay."
LUX yonder fer yr' self, P" responded the
postmaster, with another puff at his pipe,
and he pointed to a box a the other end
of the counter. The inspector did so,
and then asked If the postal business there
was always conducted in such a manner.
IVY, suttinly," said the lank smoker.
The inspector then announced himself,
and proceeded inlvigorous terms to state
the law regarding the handling of mail
and the absurdity of allowing people to
pick out their own letters.
wat yer goin' ter do about it?" quer-
led the postmaster, calmly. The Inspector
stated sharply that If necessary he could
revoke the postmaster's commission at
once, etc
Gould yer take this hyar offs away
from me immediately" asked the post
master in surprise.
"Of course could" replied the inspect
or, tartly IF you had read the regula-
tions you'd know that
Wal" said the postmaster, straighten-
ing up suddenly and placing his hand on
his hip pocket in a suggestive way. wal,
III jes' give yer ten minutes to take it
away then. Yur the Teller I've bin
awaitin' fer six years. Now I kin git rid
of this hyar burned postoffice an tn
do it. Take it away, Mr.. Inspector If
We value health an happiness. After six
years I'll git shut of this offs. Hooray-
now be quick"
Arguments were futile Furay took 1t
away. and as the only other man in town
profanely declined the honor of being
postmaster, the inspector discontinued the
office. which accommodated but eight peo-
PIE, anyway
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great drawback with which the Geor-
gia Experiment station has TO contend is
lack of money. If it had larger income
IL could be made of much greater benefit
to the farmers. ID is stated that it is
unable to pay salaries that command
first-class talent. As soon as an
employe makes a reputation that reaches
beyond the state he is offered a salary
elsewhere that Is so attractive that he
feels that he must accept it. The Sta
ton has not the means with which TO
offer better salaries, and consequently 1t
is forced to put up with reM men. 1t
has lost two of its abiest employees with
in a year. They were men the Station
would have liked to retain.
There is no doubt that the Station has
been of very great assistance to farmers.
The information it has distributed has
resulted in a very great advance in agri-
culture in the state. Farmers are all the
time in need of facts about the soils of
their farms, the kinds of fertilizers that
will bring the best results, the kind of
crops to which their farms are adapted
and great many other matters.
The Legislature ought to be more lib
eral in making appropriations for the
Station ID is true that it is put to it to
find the money that is required to meet
the many demands upon the state. but
if the right kind OF an effort were made
1t is probable that more liberal support
would be provided for the Station.
We do not know what is being done to
popularize the Station. 1t may be that
tine director is doing all he can in that
direction. If the farmers were aroused
on the subject it is probable that they
would insist upon appropriations for 9TH
er matters being cue somewhat, in order
that there might be more liberality in
providing for the Station. We suppose
that the Station has the name of pretty
nearly every farmer of the state, and
that II sends to each farmer the results
of its experiments as soon as the expert
ments are completed. If this is not done
1t seems to US that it ought to be- In
that way only can the farmers get the full
benefits of the work which the Station
" iNS' ~ SNNiSC theiS dlb Adi lHeiS
who would not read the Station bune-
tins If they were sent to them. but the
most of them would, and gradually they
would get into the way of making use of
the information they contain.
The way to get the Legislature to deal
more literally with the Station is to make
the people understand its importance-to
realize that money invested in it is well
invested. There is no doubt that by
means of the Station agriculture in the
state can be placed upon much higher
plane than it is at present.