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The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-07
FORTUNES IN FREE SAMPLES.

Only too true Is 1t, says the New York
Herald. that the average woman shop
per thinks nothing of returning from
her round of the stores with her shop
ping bag crammed with samples of
silks. dress goods, linens, &c. Does any
one of them stop to think how much
money is actually thrown into her
enthusiastically torn to shreds
Yet the figures shown by the mailing
order department alone in any big re-
tail establishment regarding the actual
value lost to the proprietor through
samples are simply amazing.
He counts. of course, upon some re-
turn from a would be purchaser, but
the given average is that one out of
every five only makes an actual pur-
chase from samples given; so total
loss-unless he oharitably credits it to
advertising-ensues to the merchant
amounting to so cents out of every dol
lors worth of samples.
In an account taken of ten leading
stores in Chicago 1t was found that
100000 yards of woollen dress goods
alone, at an average value of rs cents
a yard, were cut up yearly to be mailed
as samples. Over $4,000 yards of silk
at more than a dollar a yard. and
satins to the tune of several thousand
more brought the loss up to nearly
100000 for these ten stores, amounting
to dead loss to each of over $4,000 an
nually on these goods alone.
On large figured goods, such as car
pets and the like. the loss came to
higher figures proportionately, as the
sample must be cut so large in order
to show the entire figure. And in other
departments that could give samples
the losses were in proportion
In the early spring and fall is the
time best suited to the sample mad
ness. It attacks nearly every shopper
at those times, for the new spring suit
must be gotten for Easter, or the
spring and fall house cleaning leave
gaps in the house furnishings which
must be filed up. Then it is that the
sample fiend goes forth seeking whom
she may devour. And the merchant
girds himself for her onslaught by
taking at least one yard from every
bolt of goods in his house to be cut
up into samples to be thrown as "sops
to Cerberus.'
In one house the manager of the
mail order department said that the
usual number of letters received daily
with the request for samples averaged
900 during the season when the sam
piers are on the rampage. He thought
1t not total loss. however, since the
mailed samples might be shown to
some one else. in the town to which
they were sent, even If the original
receiver did not purchase. And, any,
way, ut all goes for advertising.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-07
KIPLING AS A SOCIETY POET.

Rudyard Kipling appears in an un-
expected point of view, says the Lon.
don Tattler, in Mr.. Harcourt William
sons Book of Beauty" to be publish
ed shortly by the Hutchinsons at ter
guineas; he has given to the book ar
example of vers de societe. The verses
are as follows:
Roses red and roses white
Plucked 1 for my loves delight;
She would none of all my posies--
Babe me gather her blue roses.
Half the world wandered through,
Seeking where such flowers grew
Half the world unto my quest
Answered but with laugh and Jest.
Home 1 came at wintertide,
But my silly love had died,
Seeking with her latest breath
Roses from the arms Of death.
1t may be. beyond the grave
She shall find what she would have,
Mine was but an idle jest,
Roses red and white are best.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-07

and the novelty maker. with his i'm
PIGMENTS in Dresden china. wrought
iron. cut glass and hammered brass.
They spikes with tiny sponges at the
end to accompany quaint water jars
have been shown for some time as the
proper utensils for the writing desk.
Every correctly appointed hotel fur
nishes these requisites for their pa
irons, both private and public.
Now, however. the super-particular
girl demands that something more ar
tistic than mother of pearl shall aid
her in that most disagreeable element
of correspondence. 1t is one of the
things her maid cannot do for her-in
fact, 1t is one of things which she must
do for herself, for many reasons.
The various designs supplied by the
jewellers and department stores for
''lickers" are very pretty in many in
stances and serve as most acceptable
gifts. They are shown in attractive
models in all the metals and compost
tions. They can be bought for a song
or a fortune, and will be sure to please
the knowing ones who know they do
not stand one chance in fifty of hav-
ing roses S65 days in the year.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-04

Carrie Nation has transferred her
efforts to New York and made quite an
attack upon the four hundred at the
Horse Show. The illustrious Mrs. Ma
ton is about as mad as they make
them. One often wonders where such
unbalanced zeal will end. The germ
of Mrs. Nations actions may be just,
over zeal and an unbalanced mind, null
lifies any good she may aim to do. In
a small place she is a curse, in a large
place she is a laughing stock. After all
Carrie Nation is only a recurring type
of zealot whose stock in trade is ig-
norance and a narrow mind. Jews
Mahommedans, heathens and Chris
tians have all in turn produced the
type. The newspapers give it notorie-
ty, thai is all.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-04

Contradictory reports about condi-
tons in Guatemala keep coming in, but
the dispatches of November "a confirm
the accounts Of the frightful destruc-
ton and the serious loss of life "A
whole agricultural country, miles in ex-
tent, Las been simply wiped out of ex-
istence. Not only has all the vegetation
been destroyed, but the water supply
has been virulently poisoned. Accounts
from the West Indies are also very
gloomy It is said that Georgetown in
st. Vincent will have to be abandoned
and indeed that the whole Island is
ruined. -ss
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-04
TOUCHING VARIED TOPICS.

There is danger that the water in the
great trust tiotations may drown the
country.-Nashville American.
Senator Hoar has not told us how the
gentle Filipino came out in the late
election,-Brooklyn standardization
At any rate, there will be no Patti
business about Uncle Russell Sageis
farewell when it does come.-Denver
Republican. '"..
1t will be lonesome for WI in China
when the whole morning goes by and
not a single reporter comes inst.
/ Louis Globe-Democrat.
| Why doesn't young Mr.. Rockefeller
give up all he hath and go to teaching
/ Sunday school as a regular business? p
Memphis News.
| 1t would be just like Mississippi hos
pitality to pull off a lynching or two
for the President While he is down that
way.-Atlanta Journal,
Consul General Bragg might take ex-
ample from Minister WI, who knows
how to ask questions, and stops at
opinions.-Cincinnat Commercial Ga
zette. y'
MolineuX Is receiving many flowers
and letters of sympathy, but not so
many as would have been sent to him
had he been onvicted.-Kansas City
Star. .tt
After a long silence, Miss Stone rises
to remark that the United States ought
to demand that money back. Forget it,
Miss Stone-Syracuse Post STANDARD.
| La Vie Intense" is the French for
The Strenuous Life" and it means, in
France, driving a racing automobile
or lighting bloodless duel.-Kansas
City Star.
! or course, Mason has been eliminat-
ed from the Boston murder mysteries.
We are glad to recognize him as a free.
if not an accepted ason-Anaconda
(Mont) Standard.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-04

The import and export figures of the
Philippine archipelago ending June 80,
1902, show the continuance of improve
ment in trade that has prevailed since
the inception of United States control.
During the fiscal year 1902 there was
imported merchandise, exclusive of gold
and silver to the value of $22, 14l, SAP, an
increase of nearly 100000 over the
same period of 1901. The export figures
of the archipelago in the fiscal year 1902
were larger with two exceptions, 1870
and 1889, than,sin any year Of its his
tory. The last fiscal year shows an in
crease over 1901, $23927,6 79 worth of
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-04
DRUG GO.
FORT STREET

the pit of Halemaumau, causes alarm
in some minds, and is made the basis
of arguments about the volcanic dan
gers or our own islands. For our part
we only wish our volcano were more ac-
tive, for when tourists go to Kilauea
there is now very little activity AS
for danger, there is far less volcanic
danger on the Hawaiian Islands, where
we always have vent for the forces,
than there is in California where the
forces are confined.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-04

A. campaign against consumption has
been inaugurated in New York, as it
has been in London, Paris, Manchester,
Berlin and other cities. A campaign
of similar character should be inaugu-
rated here. tuberculosis claims a year
ly death rate which is many times in
excess of all other, diseases. The aw-
full tax which tuberculosis levies upon
human life is not"reAhzed by the gen
eral public, and even members of the
raYages. .'-r . "
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-04

Volcanic forces have alarmed the peo-
pie in the Samoan group. With the ex-
ample IF the West Indies and Guate-
mala before them it is not to be won
dered lat that the inhabitants are be-
coming alarmed. All accounts of our
Volcano ought to be free from exag-
geration, as even the report of lava in
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-04
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practically equal proportions.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-04
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Know of PALMER'S PERFUMERY;
which does not need much advertising.
THESE GOODS advertise them
selves; give them a trial and you will
assist their advertising. Prices are
right.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-17
uniaue Alnnn,n e nf.

In Mount Hope cemetery at Logans- port, Ind, is one of the queerest mon,i- r1ents ever erected. William T. Reich ter was ditch contractor. Death came to him while he was wearing q broad brimmed hat, macintosh over his suit of clothes, and his trouser legs were in his rubber boots. The mem bers of his family, wishing to remem- Der him as he looked when last he bade chem goodby, employed man to have his picture taken in the clothes last worn by MT. Reichter. They re- placed the head on the photograph by the head of likeness of Mr. Reichter taken several weeks before he died This done, the picture was sent to a sculptor in Italy and life size statue made from it in Italian marble The monument cost ,0o0.-Chicago Trib- uIae.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-17
DESCRIBES MASSACRE.

Picking, Sept 1.-The U. S. minis ter, Edwin H. Conger, has presented fo the Chinese foreign office a letter from Dr Canright the American mis- sionary of Cheng- -Tu-Fu, Capital of the province of Sze-Chuen) describing the massacre of native Christians there in July Dr Canright says that Il converts were killed by Boxers and that the local officials refused to take measures against the Boxers. The letter was written August 2. The missionaries were then guarded by troops and were unable to leave the mission buildings except when escort ed by soldiers Dr Canright's recent telegrams say the situation is worse. The native papers declare the trouble is due to the collection of excessive indemnities for Christians on account of the troubles of 1900 and owing to the Christians arrogant attitude un- der foreign protection.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-17
BENEFIT FOR STRIKING MINERS. Miners Glee Club Will Be at Jacques
 Next Sunday Night.

A grand benefit concert for the strik- ink miners will be given by the Strik- ing Miners Glee club under the aus pices of the Central Labor union at Jacques opera house Sunday night next at 8 o'clock The Miners Glee club is very fine and it is expected that on their first appearance i'll this city they will be greeted by q packed house. Professor Fulton will furnish music. Tickets are only 25 cents. The following note is seIf-explanatory
 Kingston, Pa, Sept 8, 1902. To whom it may concern:
 The young men composing the Striking Miners ,Glee club from Ed wardsville, Pa, are all we'll known to me and l take great pleasure in testi- flying to their integrity and tprightness of character Most of them are mem bers of the Welsh Congregational church. I cheerfully and very heart fly commend them to the communities they shall visit, and to the societies and the churches who will open their doors to them or engage them for con certs.
 Praying for Gods blessing upon them, remain
 T. c. EDWARDS, Pastor of Welsh Congregational Church, Edwardsville, Pa.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-17
TIMELY TOPICS

The Driggs &5 Smith Go would be pleased to see you at their new quaf ters, Center street.
 The Waterbury Tee corporation will sell a few of their horses this week. All good workers.
 Grieve, Bisset & Holland have fine new line of fall dress goods. Gall and see the new weayes.
 Fall and winter suits are now ready at E. G. Kilduff's and the prices begin at $5. Union made goods.
 Fresh American poultry food and nice grade of white wheat at the P1att Mill Go.
 Read Conlon's ad tonight for silk bargains. Special offers made for to- night and Thursday.
 A. Mailhiot has a line of mems socks at half price. They are extra heavy and hand made.
 Miller & Peck are showing a nice line of blankets and comfortables, all widths and weights.
 Reid SJ Hughes will sell renaissance s1deboaTd and bureau scarfs tonight at marked down prices.
 Popular sheet music 10c copy for bargain day at Currans. See carpets, mattings and shades tpns third floor.
 Try the "Tearabout,, suit for boys, 8 to 16 years, at Jones, Morgan S5 Co.'S. Only S5.
 All kinds of fish at Fulton's market Long and round crams, lobster and frogs legs.
 Don't go without an umbrella when the Waterbury Umbrella Go makes fhPm so chnan COrnpr Rank and Grand streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-17
Most Timid of Kings.

King Albert, of saxony, who died re- gently, was a very timidf man. He dis liked to walk through room full of people, and he blushed like a girl if anyone spoke to him, says a London paper. Twilight, indeed, was the only time during the day when he seemed
 to have any courage. Thus he was un- able to refuse any request during the day, but he often refused them during the evening, and for this reason those who wanted him to grant them favors tried, if possible, to obtain interviews with him during the day. This con stitutiona1 timidity gave rise to a rumor that he was lacking in physical courage, but that is not true, as on various instances he gave striking proofs of his willingness to face perils.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-17
NUTMEG CRAVINGS.
Interesting Items Boiled Down for the

Interesting Items Boiled Down for the
 Ralef1t of Our Busy Rou,lers.
 An automobile, the property of N. B. Whitfield, the cycle dealer at CT Broadway, New Haven, was badly damaged by fire shortly before t o'clock last night
 Fire was discovered at the bottom of 800 tons of coal in the wards If Schmidt, & Seifert ill Danbury yester- day and two fire companies were call- ed out to keep it in check s
 The remains of Rev Rather William Healy, who died iii Colorado last Thursday, arrived in New Haven at $50 o'clock yesterday. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning.
 William A. Phippeney and Marion R. Phippeney of Plymouth filed peti- tions in bankruptcy in the district court of the United States yesterday, William A. Phippeney has liabilities of $2,766.S3 and no assets. Marion R. Phippeney has liabilities of S234. .04 with no assets
 John Mckenna of Milford. young boy, was accident1y shot by his play mate, Harry Cooper, while the two y afternoon. A bullet from the rife struck young MeKenna about two inches from the heart It followed q rib almost to the backbone. The bull let was extracted and it is expected that the boy will recover.
 New Britain has contract with the City Coal and Wood company to sup ply it with hard coal at $6.20 a ton. nIax 1sn q coal went up to $10 per ton. The com pany that has the city contract finds it impossible to supply the city at the contract rate if the strike continues, and it is expected that the various city departments will have to burn soft coal during the winter.
 An amusing incident happened at the Hartford jail yesterday afternoon, when Chief Rawlings of New Britain came in with two prisoners locked to- gether with a pair of handcuffs. The chief had to keep the men fastened together until he could send back to New Britain for his keys. It appears that he has a special pair of patent handcuffs and he has the only key that will unlock them. The other members of the New Britain police force have regulation handcuffs, of which there are duplicate keys at the jail The chief has taken consider able pride in his new cuffs and uses them on every occasion. He used them yesterday, but he left his bunch of keys in New Britain. When he discovered the situation he had the prisoners sit down in the jail office and he telephoned to New Britain to have one of the other policemen bring the keys to Hartford.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-17
HENRY A. HAYDEN ELECTED.
Vice President of Total Abstinence Un
 ion of Connecticut.
Henry A. Hayden of this city,

ion of Connecticut.
 Henry A. Hayden of this city, a member of the St Josepl1s T. A. soci- ety. was elected to the first vice presi- dency of the Connecticut Catholic To- tai Abstinence union at it's annual con vention which was held in Stamford yesterday He was elected by a large majority over his opponent The Rev Father Clark, pastor of St sPatrick's S church, Collinsville formerly curate at St Francis Xavier's church, this city, was defeated for the presidency by the Rev Peter H. McClean of Mill ford, who had about 10 more votes than Father Clark on the second bal lot On the first ballot Father Clark had one majority. The list of officers elected is as follows: President, Rev Peter H. McClean of Milford; first vice president, Henry A. Hayden, Water- bury; second vice president, Miss Mary Wheeler, Winsted; secretary, J. J. Cor bett, New Haven: treasurer, Charles F. Fitzgerald, MiddIetown; editor, John J. Gaffney, Hartford; delegates to national convention, J. J. Kelley, New Britain, Miss Julia McDermott. A number of amendments were made to the bylaws of the association dur ing the afternoon. A resolution was adopted suggesting that Catholic lay men refuse to sign applications for liq- tor licenses. Another resolution sug- geSted that counter attractions to the saloons be established, such as read ing rooms and clubs for young men. The next convention will be held in Norwalk.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-17
POLITICAL POINTERS

Economic League Committees Meet
 To-Night-C Cary Wins Bridgeport.
 The ward committees of the Eco homie league will meet in Buffers and Polishers' hall at S:30 tonight.
 The republican state convention met in the Auditorium ill Hartford last evening to perform the preliminary work required be the session to bt. held this morning. The gathering was large and representative and oEt few of the 510 delegates were absent. Warren l.. Hall of this city was onc of the yice-presidents and Judge l.. F. Burpee was placed on the commit- tee on rules George L. Lilley did not take part in the convention pro ceedfngs last evening and will not to- day. He gave his proxy to ex-senator Warren L. Hall.
 Melbert B. Cary, without doubt, has secured the majority of the dele gates to the state convention, says the Bridgeport Telegram, in speaking of the conventions held in that city. The MuIvfhill workers claim they have se- cured at least Is of the IT delegates, which includes the five delegates at large They claim the following dis tricts: The first, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth Lee has secured the seventh for q surety, and his friends claim he will get two more. Clarkson will have the second, and probably the eighth. Some of the latter districts will go to Null vihil1 eventually On the other hand the opposition to Mayor Mulyihill says that the list shows him to have only eight delegates to the convention. This lends a delightful uncertainty to the situation. The chances are that May or SIulyihill will show more strength than his opponents give him credit for.