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The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1902-11-07
NAI1oEAL DEBT OF PRUSSIA.
,ooo 7. ~monnted to About $780,
O 900 M~arks-How II. was
Chiefly Incurred.

An article on the National Debts OF
the World" appears in the MORT"
American Review. 1t is on The fuoiic
Debt of Prussia" and is from 1he pew
of DR.. Adolph Wagner, professor OF
political economy in Berlin university.
Prussia appears to be in a very happy
case. Summing up his description OF
her financial obligations, which were
mainly incurred in purchasing or con-
structing railways, DR.. Wagner says:
"Prussia''ss 4ytate debt, including ner
share in5ithe imperial debt, amounted
for the year 1900 to about $780, ooo'ooo
marks, entailing an outlay OF about
1921, 100000 marks (not reckoning the
sinking fund of the imperial debit.
That is to say, it represents about
244 marks Of capital and 9.5 marks OF
annual charges per head of the popula-
ton, against 314 marks and 1875 marks
in Great Britain, and 629 marks and
21.2 marks in France. But, in these
latter countries, both the interest and
the repayment of the debt have to
come almost entirely out of the pock-
cts of the people; whereas in Prussia,
as in the whole of Germany, this is en-
tirely achieved by the surplus from the
state railways and other government
property surplus SO large that 1t
suffices besides to cover nearly half
the expenditures of the army and navy,
SO that only the other half and the
charges Of the civil administration
have to be provided for out Of the
taxee"
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1902-11-07
We Are
CLOSING OUT.


Have been doing business this way every day for the last
seventeen years right here in Aberdeen. We replenish, Of
course, have to do it o. leave, and we prefer to stay. We
are not selling below cost. 1t is not necessary to do it il
goods are bought right. We know what to buy, when to-
buy, where to buy and how to buy, aud will duplicate any
figure that anyone on earth may quote you, quality of goods
considered. We can sell at what others claim to be cost and
still make a little margin. It is not necessary for any one to
advertise and spend money trying to sell goods at less than
cost. If the goods are all right, we'll take 'em. We don't
want shoddy goods-we don't want anything second hand or
unsa]able-butw we'll take anything in our line that is all right.
Get prices wherever you please-come to us, we'll dupl.
cate them. We add our guaranty to that of the manufactnnr,
and expect to stay here and see all promises fulfilled.
Gang Flows as low as S45. All right but, not our best.
Buggics at S45 and up, also down. This is medium price.
Strictly first class Pianos at sl4s and less. Guaranteed for
FIVE years, but not high grade. A really high grade piano
will cost twice that. Organs from $40, both up and down.
Sewing Machines at any price, Name your price, we'll furn
,ish a machine. Cream Separators. That's wherewe shine
sAll sizes, all prices from $50 to SIPS. Cheaper to pay this
::1han to take some others as a gift. Catalogues free. We
want your patronage; we try to merit it. Yours truly,
E@#aG3&
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-07-12
JUDGING.
Some Instances showing How Easy
1t II to Add to the Misery
OF Others.

A young man from the country
walked into city picture dealers
store and asked to look at some pic
lures. Several were shown him,
when noticing on the wall an en-
craving of little child looking up
into mastiff's face be asked in a
difident tone It's title.
'Can'tyou Speak?' was the quick
reply.
The young mans face flushed. and
bristling up, he advanced aggressive
ly. What do you mean2" he de-
manded.
Il mean just what said" was the
cool rejoinder. 1.-THE name of that
picture is, Cant you Speak"
The young man was chagrined at
his ill-advised conclusions.
And so should we often be could
our mistakes and Misrepresentation
come home TO us as his did.
You have heard, perhaps, OF the
minister and his wife who set the
small town where they lived agog
with their reported chickering's, until
1t was discovered that they had sim
ply been rehearsiug dialogue to be
given at a social entertainment In a
neighboring city.
A woman prominent in church cir
Giles In suburban town, was report
ed to have given a rose TO a motor
nan as she was leaving the car.
She was accused of flirting and of
all sorts of improprieties. Tongues
wagged and q dire outcome was
prophesied for her, until IL became
known that the motorman had a sick
wife to whom she sent flowers al
most daily.
81 saw her waiting in the corner
grocery for man who came out of
a saloon, and then they walked Oft
together. Now what do you think OF
that for O teacher?" The story was
repeated and additions made. Clouds
began TO lower above the young
teachers horizon, and IL was long be-
fore they were dispelled. But she
had only been obeying the orders
of her principal in getting the ser
vices OF policeman in citizens
clothes to investigate robbery in
the school. clue had been fur
nished in the saloon while she
waited.
Trihes light as air are indeed
proofs strong as those of holy writ
TO the suspicious-minded and the
idle. And what irrevocable harm
does this judging, honest" though
il may be, dol The only thing TO do
is not TO do II. Make up your mind
that you, at least, will not add to
the worlds misery and anguish in
this way.-Young People
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-07-12

Gov. DAVIS is from Arkansas, and
not from Mississippi. He was excluded
from the Baptist Church for drunken
ness, immortality and gambling.
He did not return to the church that
excluded him, but to another Baptist
Church, located in his former home.
The church that excluded him did
not call secret council to pass upon
the case, neither has it withdrawn the
righthand of fellowship from the other
Baptist Church that received him.
This is for the benefit of the preacher
who got his facts mixed mp with his
prejudices.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-07-12
Notice ~!

The East End Memorial Burial Asso-
citation of Richmond informs the pnb-
lie that having purchased six (6) acres
OF land, situated in Henrico County,
near the city of Richmond, adjoining
lakewood cemetery and that they are
dlsposlng of the same, in sections, half
sections and at the following terms.
Sections, $4,000 and Half Sections.
$500. O'A'A'''
The situation of this Cemetery ia
nigh, dry and rolling and accessible 20
the Richmond Traction Street Railway
ana Seven Pines Railway lines, adioin-
ing lakewood cemetery.
ms Association has at considera-
ole expense divided this tr&ot Of land
INTO sections, erected fence around its
boundaries, which with the additional
improvements contemplated, win be an
lnducement to those desiring OF con.
templatlng purchasing resting places
Tor their deceased relatives and friends.
The attention of the general public is
soilclted and advantageous inducements
offered.
j. r. Griffin, President. No. 241a r.
Broad street; K. A. Washington, Secre-
tary. Old Phone, 1888.
For Information, apply TO John cole
man, Keeper, No. 1920 p street: VIM.
Custalo, 7O2 East Broad street; w. TT.
Jones, 1887, st. Peter street; w. H.
Lewis, 500 Buchanan street; Samuel
Meredith, 1928 North 26th street; Jos
eph Robinson, No. 40 LIST Market or 2SIt
9-mlle Road; d. j. Chavers, Supt., 1921
harrington street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-07-12

you have been with women all day
long. They are breezy and entertain
ing, and nothing could make me want
to get rid OF them for any length of
time. It's only on the cars 1 want
them TO go OF and behave them
selves. And oven there, II L had q
comfortable seat, should like to
have one Of them by to talk TO. But
when IL comes to standing an hour,
L prefer seat to their society.
did you ever notice that it is the
man who takes the most room who
rides the farthest. The man who lives
away out at the end Of the line is just
sure TO DO an uninteresting nuisance.
never could fathom the reason for
this unlsss It Is that they are married
men, and the the younger ones live In
the boarding houses nearer the center
OF &pwn. But these uninterestang nui-
sesees just sit, and sit, until feel Ike
asking them, az the Irishman did:
'Hain't ye got no homes"
"Of course, don't blame them for
sitting" answered the patient lady.
ut makes them tired, too, TO stand.
l suppose. 1 never have a seat, and
do get so tired"
Makes 'em tiredi" snorted the
other. 81 guess being tired doesn't
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-07-12
90 to Beach Park. WestpOint Exeur-
sion and Picnic GreEnds.-Only
30 Miles, One Hours Ride From
Richmond, via Southern Ry.

A great many excursions have already
been booked for Bleach Park" for June
and July. The various attractions and
improvements at this popular resort
gives 1T more prominence each season:
To close proximity TO Richmond, and
the unlimited supply Of the most whole.
some arteslan water, together with
many other natural advantages. places
1t second to none as n pleasure and
health resort for Richmond people.
King William Pier, a substantial
structure, extending $50 feet in length
aud 20 feet wide over the York River.
with waterproof roofing as a protection
from sun and rain, adds considerably to
the beauty and convenience for picnic
and other outing parties.
In addition to the new Beach Park
Hotel, now being erected. you will find
other hotels and many nice boarding
houses, furnishing cheap rates and good
hrst-claSS accommodations.
The principal attractions are such as
fine fishing, boating, sailing, merry go
round, shooting galleries, steam and
naptha launches. large dancing pavil-
ION with band ofsmRSic day and night,
several wells of fine arteSian water ON
the grounds, and various other attrac-
tlons TO suit the older people as well as
the little ones.
For any other information apply at or
write to the Southern Ry. Office, 920 f..
Main ST.. Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-07-12
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-07-12

when am downtown for lunch, where
l can observe and study these modern
breadwinners. The other day sat at
the same table with two in Chicago
restaurant and was RECALLED by what
one had TO say in regard to settling
the Vexed question of how women are
TO obtain seats on the street cars.
And it is a vexed question in Chicago.
Quite as much of one as to how the city
is TO settle the street car franchise
fight. In town in which the business
is practically confined to one small sec
ton of less than a mile square, and the
people employed in that section must
secure means of transportation to
homes that lie from three to eight
miles away from business places the
question of seats in the cars is not to
be passed over lightly. After hard
days work in Office, store or factory 1t
Is not pleasant to have to stand in a
jerking, jumping car all the way TO a
suburban home.
-Four smokers, that's what will do
1t, " was the remark that first attracted
my attention and caused me to halt a
big red strawberry in midair. 1 put
down my spoon and looked at the
Speaker. What under the sun was she
referring to -four smokers That
might mean so many things. It might
mean four men-or even some women
in these days;-it might mean four OBJ
noxious factory chimneys. I didn't
know, and SO gave II up and studied the
speaker.
saw what considered the typical,
fair-salaried woman of business. She
certainly was no spring chicken, but
she wore her years lightly; looked
fresh, well groomed and we'll fed. In
addition, though her clothes were not
costly, they were worn with that air
for which we have no better word than
style" From the veil in her hat to
her sturdy boots she was city woman.
She went on;
"We1l have to come TO II, sure. Just
look at the carloads Of women that go
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-07-12
A story of DIR. Talmaxe.

How many angels are supported
on the point of a needle?" is an old
scholastic question which students of
theology meet in their studies. The
late DIR, Talnage was on one ecca-
sion In the company of some young
men fresh from college. They were
discussing the query in a spirit of
levity, when the fagsous clergyman
suddenly turned to them and added:
Well, how Macy angels do YOU
think?" AS no one answered, he
went on with decs1aA s1Il tell Won
iZe." Then he sRSz14a his answer
with story. 0nE uRsa stormy night
he was comi1H h.zzaa late, and no.
tieed light n A@Nmdow of a room
where he LH-~ . nzs0r woman lived
whose huslSaE&u gBuz at sea. He won
dered what s1vS EsR up so late, and
he went TO see. He found her hard
at work sewing by her lamp, while
her five rosy children were aound
asleep beside her. There" said Or
Talmage, was a needle supporting
five angels"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-07-12
Drowned In Swollen Greek.

JohnStown, Pa, July 9.-Jeremiah
Lavely. aged 55 years. and a Civil War
veteran. together with two horses
which he was driving were drowned
IN the Stony Creek. near the center of
the city, yesterday afternoon. LaveIy.
for some unknown reason, had driven
into the creek at a place known az
Bueiah's Ford. The rains had swollen
the creek to an unusual depth, and the
swift current quickly carried the
horses and driver down stream. Hun
dreds or people, unable to render any
aid. lined the banks and saw Lavely
disappear.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-07-12
MINERS DEFENSE FUND
Labor Unions and the Public Will
be Asked to Contribute.
MITCHELL APPROVES THE PLAN

Effort to BE Made to Concentrate Re.
sources Of Organized Labor In Be-
half OF Miners, who VIII Only Accept
AID When Their Funds Are Gone.
Wilkesbarrs. Pa. July "a national
defense fund. to which all organized
labor and the public in general will be
asked TO contribute. is the latest prop
osition placed en- foot TO help the strik-
ing anthracite coal miners If they need
assistance in their struggle for higher
wages and shorter work day. Harry
White, OF New York, secretary OF the
National Garment Workers, and a
member OF the cancellations committee
OF the Civic Federation, held a long
conference with President Mitchell yes.
tsrday. during which the plan was APP
proved by the miners chief, and Mr..
White will at once begin preparations
to carry out the plan. President
Mitchell wants II understood, however,
that the Miners Union will accept nc
aid until their own resources arc ex.
hsusted. Mr.. White came here au-
thorized by several labor organizations
TO place the proposition before PresI-
dent Mitchell. After the conference
President Mitchell had nothing 10 say
about the matter beyond the brief
statement that he approved the plan.
Mr.. White gave out the following
statement: President Mitchell will &C.
cept the cooperation and whatever aid
may be rendered by labor organizations
OF the country and others, but with the
understanding that II is to De only used
when their own funds become ex-
hausted, which will not be for some
time. Mr.. Mitchell says that before So
licitiug outside support the miners al
work must set the example themselves
by contributing a considerable portion
of their earnings to sustain their fell
low members in the hard coal fields,
who are fighting their common battle.
This will be determined upon at the
indianapolis convention. Mr.. Mitchell
also welcomed the aid rendered by men
OF means and influence outside the
ranks of organized labor.
Efforts will also be made to orIgi.
nate movement throughout the coun>
try. so that the unions and others may
be prepared to collect funds when the
time is propitious. Public men will
also undertake an independent move
ment and solicit subscriptions from
those not connected with labor organi-
cations. This movement will be inau.
gurated in New York city, and the la
Dor organizations and sympathizers In
all the principal cities of the country
will be called on to appoint committees
to carry on similar work.
"All friendly newspapers will be
asked to cooperate. The scheme, In
brief. contemplates the concentration
OF the energy and resources OF organ
ized labor in behalf of the miners.
cause, a result which has never before
been achieved. 1t involves the raisina
of given amount OF money each week
for which provisions and other neces-
saries of life will be purchased. The
plan has the approval OF President
Samuel Gompers, and it will be placed
before the executive council of the
American Federation OF Labor for en-
dorsement at its sessions, which open
In San Francisco next week.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-07-12
sunnosed OIL voIsano.

Guthrie, o. T.. July 9.-Grsat excite
ment has been caused at Tulsa, Indian
territory. owing to the discovery by
surveyors working north OF that place
OF cracks In the sides of mounds, as
though from great pressure under
meath. Gas is escaping from the As
sures and continual kissing and roar
ing can be heard. On the extreme tor
OF the highest hill there has been g
small volcano at work. raising UP large
boulders and tossing them aside Ex-
perts state that 1t Is a great OIL and gas
field. and that pressure from a great
depth has caused the connection. The
inhabitants OF Tulsa are becoming ner.
vous over the state OF affairs.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-07-12

the race for a seat sat there without
a thing In lap or hands; although, OF
course, all his 10 pockets were bullying
with things-from one big bottle
peeped forth, two evening papers were
thrust in another, handkerchiefs and
gloves showed in third. o! it.made
me wild tolook at his comfort. I, braced
against door, always opening and
shutting, and trying at the same time
to keep in my hold gloves, handker-
chief, pocketbook, papers, parasol,
and n pair of shoes that / had been
obliged TO carry home myself. Nowon-
der women are worried looking. If
only we had pockets. or the train had
four smokers" KATHERINE POPE.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-07-12

Ut now seems that an effort is being
made TO lash all of the churches into
Zine under the leadership of two minist-
GERS, regardless of the right involved.
The plan has to a great extent mis-
carried, The false cry of traitor, bride
s SaIKers, ETC., seemed to have had little
effect on those devout Christians, who
/ have spent the best years Of their lives
YIN the cause of the Master.
We should like to know what cooper
SESion or anti-cooperation has to do
with whether a church acted right on
~grong in violating the tenets of the
Baptist Polity, and the plain deoora.
ascions of the Scriptures.
The oolored people win be heard from
and these false teachers and leaders will
get de sent to the rear.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-07-12
New Outing and Picnic Park at Jones.
bore.

There is New Outing and Pio-nic
Park, Jonesboro, at Fort Lee on the .Eas-
tern Branch of the O. & o. r. r. con.
yenlept for Picnics by wagon or rail.
There is large pavilion that will ac-
commodate 500 persons and other at
fractions such as swings, base ball etc.
Excellent water on the grounds. Yoa
cannot find more desirable resort For
church, Sunday School, society or pri-
vate pic-nics or one that will afford a
more perfect day OF rest, recreation or
pleasure. For particulars as TO dates
and rates apply at once to
JNo. II. BRAYToN,
10 W. jackson st.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-07-12
is DEAD IN A TROLLEY CRASH
Cars coIiided Head-on, WIth Tsrribl,
NeIocifv


Utica, n. Y, July 5.-On an electric
railroad near GloversvilIe last night
there was a collision between two cars
crowded with passengers. by which I5
persons were killed and 70 Injured
For a distance OF four miles north OF
Gloversville the Mountain Lake Rail
road. an electric railroad, connects
Gioversville with a popular place Of re-
sort or picnic ground. AS il was the
Fourth OF July. the place was crowded
with pleasure-seekers.
AT distance of about two and a half
miles north OF Gloversville there was
a collision between two cars. one
bound north and one bound south
They came together head-on with ter.
rife velocity. As a result. the IL per.
sons were killed outright and 20 in.
jured, the latter more OF less seri.
ouSly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-07-12

We should be respectful to white peo-
E1le We should treat white ladies with
respect and courtesy on the street-cars
even as we have been and are doing
now. These simple evidences of good
breeding will make friends for us in
unexpected ways. We should be re-
sspectful to our own people any way and
zlo advice is needed on that branch of
She subject.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-07-12
THE PRAYER DENIED.

1 asked the Lord that might be
A beacon-light for all to see:
a shining influence from afar;
A bright and heavenward- guiding star
lnst%ad-He hedged my way around;
lie led my feet to lowly ground;
lie shut me in where none could see,
And gave this humbleSt work TO me!
Yet dare l not repine or sigh,
1 guess His wise and loving why"
Each day work. each hour live,
Thanks for my prayer denied l give;
The wisdom OF His choice trace,
And bless Him for my lowly place!
IN. Y. Observer.