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The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1902-11-15
A Mistake Somewhere.

81 had read" said the colonel as he
was relating some of his experiences
in China. that if person fell into
the water no one could pull him out,
holding that his falling in was a decree
of Providence that must not be inter
fered with. One day, on one of the
canals, stumbled and went overheard,
and. although there were twelve boat
men, not one of them would extend me
a hand. After a close shave, as can
not swim. got aboard again, and as
soon as l recovered my breath l yelled
at the boss boatman:
"'You internal scoundrel, but why
didn't you help me outY
att was your fate to fall in,' he
calmly replied.
"'And it's your fate to take a good
lickingv l said as / went for him and
kicked and cuffed him about When |
had finished him off, I took another,
and l was just polishing off my fifth
victim when the sixth man halted me
to say:
"There seems to be a mistake here.
We are taught that If a person falls
into the water he must save himself or
drown, but we are not taught that If
he does save himself he is at liberty to
lick half of China in revenge
81 thought his point well TAKEN"
laughed the colonel, land stopped my
score at five and went down to change
into dry clothes"
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1902-11-15

Quite a lively debate was in order
at the Silver Bow Literary society
last Monday evening. The subject,
which aroused no little degree of en-
thusiasm, was, which is or would be
the greatest advantage to negro
Education or Wealth" The subject
was freely discussed on both sides
and many plausible points brought
out Either subject is one of great
importance. While the negro has a
fair rating from an educational
standpoint, it is a question in our
minds as to whether they should
center their pursuit solely to edu-
cation. or turn their attention to
the acquisition of wealth and capt.
tai 1t is a clear conclusion in our
minds that education never will
solve the great race problem alone.
This fact is well demonstrated and
borne out in every day life in the
south. where the negro has a better
educational rating than that of his
white brethren, yet we do not see
them occupying positions, which are
gained through competence. Their
schools, which are the best in the
land of the kind, are turning out
yearly young graduates. Many of
whom their fathers and mothers
have spent fabulous sums to educate
and yet with the exception of few
they are compelled to resort to an
existence where it doesn't require
refined education. Our policy and
full belief is that the negro should
turn their pursuits to industrial
achievements, which We firmly be-
lieve will advance his social
as well as commercial standing
quicker and faster than education
alone. We do not attempt to ignore
education, which we know is quite
essential and will be in reach of all
when capital is acquired. We are
sorry to note that the results of the
decision of the debate was decided
in favor of education, when we see
around us in everyday life the great
necessity of commercial industry.
Investing in an education is bust
ness proposition and from the oppor-
tunities which We are sorry to say
are limited, is not as favorable as.
that offered by the commercial in
dustries. When a negro presents the
proceeds of his mine, farm or the
various other pursuits of life to the
market, the broker does not take in
to consideration that tbs is a negro
and his products is not worth that of
other races, and thereby figure ac-
cordingly. However, on the other
hand, when a colored brother aspires
for a position, which he has as much
right to as that of a white man, he
then and there arouse the ire and
indignation of his white opponent
and thus he finds the odds against
him, and therefore the capital ex-
pended in his education Is a dead in
vestment and in hundreds, yes thou
sands of cases, is yielding him
naught. The same amount of capt.
tai invested in commercial industry,
which requires only practical educa-
ton. would probably produce ten
fold more recompense when the
wealth is gained. 1t will be as
Christ told his followers, seek we
the kingdom of Heaven and all things
will be added. Therefore the negro
must first seek wealth and social as
well as commercial achievements is
bound to follow.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1902-11-15
FOURIER THE PROPHET.
How He Spoiled Els Predictions by
Going Into Details.

1t is said of Fourier, the socialist,
ct except vagueness. His craze for pre-
cision spoiled his predictions for us.
The Speaker quotes Charles eide, the
economist. as cleverly showing what
Fourier lost by this:
"Thus If writing before the advent of
railways he had confined himself to
stating that man woulC in a single
day be able to start from Marseilles,
breakfast in Lyons and dine in Paris
his provision would have been consid-
cred most remarkable, but since he
adds that the journey will be accom-
plished upon the back of a supple and
elastic porter, who will be the anti
lion,' we roar with laughter.
"Or again If he had said simply that
people would some day be able to COM
municate instantaneously with each
other from one end of the world to the
other Fourier would have been credit
ed with a rare degree of intellectual
foresight, but as he thought best to de-
scend to the particular, a certain YES
sci leaving London arrives in China to-
day; tomorrow the planet Mars, having
been advised of the arrivals and move
ments of ships by the astronomers of
Asia, will transmit the list to the as
tronomers of London we again roar
with laughter and forget that he has
arrived by the fantastic machinery of
the imagination at the same results as
the telegraph and the telephone"
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1902-11-15

The Willing Workers will give a
two days fair the Goth and 9th of
this month.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1902-11-15

/ lay peering over the cliff at the
twitching rope that gave indications of
DarrePs movements. Then there ech-
oed from the opposite side of the ra-
vine a strange sound as of the rafting
Of many castanets. followed by a
shrek of such grisly terror as l never
again want to hear. The next instant
Darrell plunged forth from the mouth
Of this cave, swung out from the face
of the cliff. swung back again against
the rock and. still shrieking horribly,
so that the ravine reverberated with
the sound of it, slipped through the
blight of the rope and fell headlong to
tfIe rocks below. For moment fay
there stricken, waiting for l knew not
what thing of horror to issue from the
mysterious cavern. Then / rushed
down to the aid of my motionless COM
panion. Half the contents of my flask
had been forced down his throat be-
fore he opened his eyes. But not to
consciousness did he open them. The
glare i'm them told me that. 1 tried to
recall his mind.
what was it, old man? What was
it," | asked him.
He half raised himself and tried to
speak, gasping and choking like man
being strangled.
"The hands! The hands of the deadl
At my throatl They're throttling me!
Helpr'
He tore at his throat with mad
strength. Then his limbs relaxed, and
he fell back in my arms lifeless. |
believe in my Utmost soul that 1t was
not the fall from the cliff. but sheer
terror, that killed him.
How l ever lived through that fear
full, horror haunted ride to the camp
l don't know. 1 was crazy with fever
and delirium when L reached there.
1t wasn't till weeks afterward that
they told me of the expedition that
went out to find and bury Darrell. My
rawlings and the map that they found
when they undressed me gave them a
working clew to the tragedy. They
found the rope tied to the tree, and two
of the men went down and entered the
cave armed with stout clubs, for their
theory was that poor Darrell had been
ny u
would not have explained his last
words, but what they found did. A
few yards in from the entrance lay
sprawled a heap of articulated skele-
tons. Darrel's hat was beneath the
heap. Cropping his way in. 2. had dis
placed a slender post which held in
place on a shelf above him the grim,
dead guardians of the dead. They had
fallen upon the invader and claimed
him for their own.
The men searched the cave. Row
after row of long dead mummies they
found, but little treasure. The brace
let that had cost Darrell his life and
one or two small gold carvings-that
was all But what of the map and the
maker of it? Did he perhaps visit the
cave and perish there of terror? Were
his bones those that Darrell saw from
the entrance of the cave? That is a
mystery that shall never solve-that
and that other mystery of who set.
against the profaning incursion of the
living. that grisly trap of the dead.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1902-11-15
Awkward.

Professor lin medical college, ex-
hibiting a patient to his class)-Gen-
tlemen, allow me to call your atten-
ton to this unfortunate man. 1t is
impossible for you to guess what is
the matter with him. Examine the
shape of his bead and the expression
of his eyes, and you are none the
wiser for it, but that is not strange.
IL takes years of experience and con-
slant study TO tell at glance, as can,
that he is deaf and dumb.
Patient Cooking up with a GRIM
Professor, | am very sorry. but my
brother, who is deaf and dumb, could
not come today, SO came in his
place.-Pearson'a
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1902-11-15

Mrs. Seth Younfg, who met will
the misfortune of running a nail il
her foot, is much better.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1902-11-15

A supper was given Tuesday eve
ming by the ladies of the church,
which was largely attended, supper
being served from 5 p. m. until II
ID. m.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1902-11-15

The pastoral anniversary, cele-
brated at the Calvary Baptist church
on the LIST inst. proved quite a sue.
cess.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1902-11-15
Soil L0ke Department.

Rev. B. F. Mcintyre is indisposed
this week.
Mr. James Burger was sick a few
days this week.
Presiding Elder Hubbard arrived
in the city Friday morning.
The Willing Workers will give a
two days fair the Goth and 9th of
this month.
Mr.. Robert Thompson has gone to
Kansas City Mo, with intention of
locating If he likes.
Miss Edith Williams has been quite
sick. but glad to say she is doing
nicely at this writing.
Mrs. Seth Younfg. who met with
the misfortune of running a nail in
her foot, is much better.
The pastoral anniversary, cele-
brated at the Calvary Baptist church
on the LIST inst. proved quite a sue
cess.
Mrs. A. Thompson will leave soon
for Kansas City. where she will join
her husband. They expect to make
Kansas City their future home.
Many friends will regret to see Mrs
Thompson go.
Mr.. John Stewart, who was taken
down with a paralytic stroke some
weeks ago, died on the 31st inst
The funeral was conducted from
Watson undertaking parlors. Rev
J. w. Washington officiated. Col. NJ
NJ. Caign made some very appropri
ate remarks on the occasion.
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The willing Worker had election
of officers last Thursday afternoon:
Mrs. w. d. Powell, president; MS.
E. A. Crawford. vice president. IN
der the government OF the present
officers and with the hearty cooper
alton of each member, We believe the
Willing Workers will accomplish
much this winter.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1902-11-15

Mrs. Palmer went to Little Black
Foote. for a cotuple of days, and
brought back eighty fine trout with
her.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1902-11-15
HELENA DEPARTMENT

The parsonage is being painted
light drab.
Mrs. Harry Simons is suffering
with the rheumatism.
Miss Scott. from Pittsburg. Penn
sylvania. will spend the winter with
her uncle. Mr.. Will Mason.
Would like for some one to find
a name for Mrs. r. J. Hamler's baby
girl. because they can't name it.
Mrs. Palmer went to Little Black
Foote, for a cotuple OF days, ana
brought back eighty fine trout with
her.
A supper was given Tuesday eve-
ming by the ladies of the church,
which was largely attended, supper
being served from 5 p. m. until II
p. m.
This week in Helena opens with
considerable life and apparent i'm
proved conditions in business circles,
i'm fact there seems to be small
sized building boom, and one would
think spring had opened instead of
the year of 1902 being on its last
legs. Several residences are in
course of erection, business blocks
having their foundations laid and
soon main street and sixth avenue
L. xtyif
but attractive business houses.
7 One of the prettiest little weddings
that has occurred in Helena for some
years, took place last Wednesday. be
tween Mr.. J. f. Moseley and Miss
Jessie Woodcock. MIR. Moseley Is one
of the leading. as well as talented,
young men of the city. Miss Wood
cock has long since been conceded
to be the bell of our society. She
is a young lady of refinement and
her charming and amiable DISPOSE
ton has won her a host of riends,
who join in wishing them lifelong
prosperity and happiness. They will
be at home to their friends after No
vember goth, at their elegant quar-
tiers on 727 Eigh avenue.
The young men of the oath Infan-
try have organized a club to be
known as The Knockers Social
Club" and will give their first en-.
tertainment next Tuesday night at
Central park. 1t will be strictly an
invited affair, and only those receiv-
ing invitations are expected to at.
tend. One of the peculiar features
of the club is, nothing above the
grade of a corporal, is eligible to
membership. When a member be
comes a sergeant he forfeits his
membership in The Knockers So
cial Club The club is composed OF
the brains of the regiment and most
of its members are doing clerical
duty in and around headquarters.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1902-11-15

Miss Edith Williams has been quite
sick. but glad to say she is doing
nicely at this writing.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1902-11-15

Mr.. Robert Thompson has gone tC
Kansas City, Mo, with intention Of
locating If he likes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1902-12-21

tackle, and carted away. There is a
yawning cavity in the black surface Of
the pitchlike deposit. Come back in the
morning. and the surface is everywhere
smooth and even. Seemingly solid, the
mass is pliable and in motion: it oozes
up continually from it's mysterious reser-
voirs below the bowels Of the earth.
So far as science can tell the supply
is inoxhaIstible. Under peaceful condi-
lions and a stable government, the cost
Of securing the raw material from the
lakes aud transporting it to market
would be a small one. although requiring
much outlay at the beginning
The gutta- percha forests are "farmed.'
The trees that supply the valuable gum
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are as carefully taken care Of as though
they were children. They are tapped"
in much the same way maple trees are
tapped Tor their sugar bearing sap. and
under each tap or spisot a small re-
ceptGcle, about the size and shape OF a
tea cup, is placed The number of taps
depends on the size OF the tree. II it be
some old monster OF the woods. there
may be any number Of taps made in Its
shaggy sides.
Nimble-footed natives gather up the
cups and empty the drops Of gum gather
ed there into a small vat. This raw gutta-
percha is made into ingots or balls.
ranging from a foot TO two feet in diam
.eter, and shipped 10 the United States
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badly OF, But, as happens in the tropics,
the gun is often superior to the man be-
hind it.
In addition to agriculture and mining.
Venezuela has two distinguishing re-
sources. both OF which instead OF adding
to her prosperity. have. at one time or
another, helped to plunge her into deep
water. These are her forests Of guJta
percha trees and her wonderful asphalt
lakes
The digging of asphalt is called min
jng''-there is no proper word for il. Tho
process. If il resembles anything else.
calls 10 mind the cutting Of ice on a New
England pond. A huge block six feet
square. Is dug up. lifted by ropes and
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spite Of the antiquated methods employed
on the plantation. The sugar crop is a
large one. although neither the cane nor
its refined product Is held b7 experts TO
equal the Cuban article. The sugar crop,
incidentally, takes a large share ia Ven
ezuela's revolutions. for 10 supplies the
natural arm OF the insurrectory forces
the nachete. At the time Of Crespo's re-
belIion in 1891. fully 20 per cent Of the
revolutIonists were armed with these
ugly. sword-like cane knives. weapons as
murderous as the Roman gladius when
brought 10 bear in close quarters.
Modern Firearms.
At the time Of the uprising in ques-
ton. those who did not carry machetes
were provided with the old-styIe Rem
ington. O.5O. secured from some source in
New York city Latterly. there has been
some importation OF Mausers and similar
rifles OF more modern make. so that
those troops in the field. both the Castro
army and that Of his late opponents. who
possessed firearms. were by no means so
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1902-12-21
The Cathedral at La Guaira.

sumo large proportions when viewed
through the international magnifying
glass.
The architecture Of all the buildings in
Caracas and the other cities OF the re-
public Is OF the one type. that brought
into South America by Spanish settlers.
and afterward changed to suit circum-
stances and climate. The public b1lld-
ings are more ornate, more modern in
outward appearance. and somewhat pre-
tentious. AS usual they are grouped
about an open park or plaza in the cen
trail portion Of the town.
IN this locality too. are TO be found
the city dwellings OF the Weather class
es-for nearly everyone who is anyon
owns a plantation and a country mouse
somewhere back in the hills. An Amer
lean house faces outward; those OF
South America turn inward They cen
ter around a little courtyard or patio.
which is the converging point Of family
life. Upon this court balconies or We
randss look down. and in the cool OF the
evening It is here that the family gath
ers for conversation and song Caracas
boasts OF a number OF modern buildings.
some very costly. and has two good no
tells.
The houses are low. and thosa windows
opening on the narrow streets ere heav-
fly barred with iron grillings. Methods
Of life are OF the simplest The climate
does not permit Of meat diet to any
extent As a fact there is little meG,
at for the table to be had.
( As the crow flies. It is about seven
miles from La Guaira TO Caracas. direct
ly over the intervening mountain, which
rises about a quarter OF a mile in
height The uneven nature OF the coun-
try is shown when il is learned that the
railway line connecting the two cities
| extends twenty-oue miles.
The Road to the Capital
The road is a splendid piece OF engi-
neering work. There are hardly fifty
yards Of straight track in its entire
! length
Venezuela's mineral wealth has been
well established. although the mining in
dustry there can be considered as being
only in It's infancy. The difficulties
thrown in the way Of those who seek per
mission to gain title TO such deposits or
10 work them. the worthIessness Of ma
tive laborers, who take to the field in
time OF war. and the lack Of proper faciI-
tiles for handling ore. together with the
enormous cost OF transporting machinery
into the interior. have all had a share in
keeping back the development OF this
part Of the natural wealth Of the land.
Agriculture. however. has fourished
well, and reached an advanced stage. n
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HOW THEY WOOED.

A y English Judge. not long de-
"A ceased. used 10 tell a diverting
L \ story Of his wooing. In those
days he was a struggling aud
obscure barrister without even the pros
pect OF an income, and the lady upon
whom he had set his affections was the
daughter OF a purse-proud tradesman
with a high-sounding name. who was
strongly opposed to giving his daughter
10 a 'penniless lawyer"
DO you know. ~" the father thun-
dered when he was asked for his
daughters hand-"do you know, sir, that
my daughters ancestors have all been
noblemen and that one OF them was
favorite minister Of Queen Elizabeth"
"Oh, yes. I know all that" the young
harrister piacidly answered. and do YOU
know that Queen Elizabeth once slapped
your ancestors lace, and unless YOU are
more civil I win do the same for you o.
II is scarcely surprising that so bold
and daring lover had his way i'm the
end even i'm the face of such a barrier OF
ghostly noble ancestors.
The late Prince Bismarck. &c is said.
won his wife by a similar coup De main.
Although ne had not known the lady Of
his love more than g few days. and her
parents we're not even aware Of his eS-
istence. he presented himself one day be-
fore them ANA boldly asked permission
20 marry their daughter. Ia vain the
father fumed and clustered and threat
ened 10 have the young man fcrcibly
elected from the house for his imperti-
hence.
Il am sorry 20 annoy YOU. sir" the
Young soldier said. "but J must respect
fully decline 20 leave the house until 1
have your consent
Nor did he. although the consent was
given I'm these Ungracious words:
"Weu I suppose YOU must have your
way. but / cannot compliment my daugh-
ter on her choice Of a mule for a hus-
band"
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TT has been the fortune OF Venezuela.
OF rather her misfortune, to figure
in the eyes OF Americans and OF the
world in general as land Of revo-
buttons and internal strife. And as these
uprisings in the South American republic
have involved other nations. as is the
case there Just now. the result has been
a bad one for the republic concerned.
Venezuela is a land OF great posi-
bilitIes. Yet so long as these posi-
biiities remain in the hands Of citizens
Of the country. they viii be only par
TALLY developed, or not made use Of at
all. as the case may be.
II has remained for foreign capital to
40 most Of the work needed 70 advance
the eountry's interests Foreign capital,
however, is proverbiaIly shy. and place
where the government may be over
thrown az any time does not attract
money from a thrifty investors purse.
There is little doubt that we're Venezuela
as assured OF continued peace as her
more northern sister, Mexico. she would
surpass that fsvorably situated republic
in many respects.
Approaching the port OF La Gusira,
the principal seaport. and the port OF
Caracas, the traveller sees from the
steamer deck only row Of hills and
rountains-mountains in the distance
and the foothills reaching down into the
waters OF the ocean. There is no sign
OF a town. and. so far as one can tell
no place where a town could find foot
hold.
The Port Of La GuaiTa.
As the steamer nears the shore and
objects grow more and more distinct
La Guaira presents itself. struggling
20 to speak. 10 cling between sea and
hill. The town is built in terraces. each
street rising up higher than the one be-
fore e.. with the houses clustering TO-
gether in the Latin-American manner.
The harbor is not the best in the
world. but its few natural advantages
have been greatly improved by the build
Ing OF a sea-wall and a breakwater for
tho shelter Of smaller vessels. This lat
ter also prevents. 20 a large extent. the
shifting movement Of the sands. and
keeps them from clogging up this inner
bay
Men-of-war. American and foreign
when calling al la Guaira. lie outside
this sea wall II has been a custom in
the United States Navy 10 give no shore
leave to bluejackets or marines at either
La Guaira or Puerto Cabello. This meas
ure was taken. not only for the good
health Of the men. hut 20 avoid any
clash that might endanger the diplomatic
relations between the two governments
Little disturbances ashore sometimes as