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Sept 10th, s z. M.

An Up -to-date lecture BY The noted
RALHH BINGHAM
OF Philadelphia,
at the Methodist church, Rural Retreat
Adm. sion, Soc; Children, l5o.
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THE RURAL RET REAT TIMES
FRIDAY. SEPT. 4, 1908.
Passenger Train Schedule.

The trains that carry passengers Oh
The Norfolk s. Western will leave Rural
Retreat station us follows
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-09-04

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der are out of order
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-25
UNDER THE GUILLOTINE,
Inspiration of a Frenchman I'm the
London Chamber of Horrors That
Proved Uncomfortable.

There is story of a CHASTITY quar-
ter of an hour once passed by a
young Partisan who wandered into
the chamber of Horrors" at a wax
works show in London. says the ST..
Louis Post-Dispa tch. Finding him
self alone, he was siezsd with an in
spiration. What glorious thing to
put his neck under the guillotine
where had rested the neck of Mario
Antoinette! He lay down, touched
a spring and closed the collar. But
how was he to release himself? If
he touched the wrong spring the fatal
axe might descend. Unable to speak
word of English, he yelled Justify
for help in French, and before long
crowd of visitors led by au attend.
ant came ON the scene. The guide
was bit of linguist and saw an
opportunity with himself as master
of the situation. He at once began
practical lecture on the guillotine, in
terrupting his remarks with little
asides in French to the indignant vic
tim, asking him to scream louder or
writhe more agonizingly. "How well
he acts!" exclaimed the gratffed on
lockers. Finally the Partisan yves re-
leased, and, answering the applause
with maledictions, fed, leaving his
hat behind.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-25
OF that firm but light nature which

OF that firm but light nature which
marks the apex of the bakers art.
In the search for suitable timber,
Sidney Hammond had chopped down
tree containing a store of honey,
and made the further discovery that
tropical bees are stingless. Fresh
bread and honey were notable addi-
ton to the menu Of Social Island,
and Mr.. Pence was awarded no end
OF praise. So thoroughly was he
relnstated in the good opinion of the
colony that it was agreed that all
should make a trip to the ruined city,
and help bring into camp the gold
idols which had been discovered by
Vincent and Mr.. Pence. In fact, they
made two trips, and reduced the sup
ply to such an extent that the own
ers Of the gold were able to recover
the remaining idols at tEeir leisure.
At Mr.. Fences request these images
were placed in his room, and he
watched them with vigilance as
if this tropical wilderness were in
tested with professional burglars.
In accordance with Sidney Ham
mond's suggestion, watch was
maintained on top Of the big rock
overlooking the ocean, where the
flagstaff had been erected. Mr.. Car
mody was assigned to this duty on
Saturday. He rowed across the lake
in the early morning, taking with
him a rife, a book. and luncheon.
After about two hours had elapsed
a sail showed on the southeastern
sea-rim! 1t was low down in the wa
tiers, but the air was wonderfully
clear, and he could see that it was a
large three-masted vessel. More than
that, it was coming in his direction.
Mr.. Carmody watched the craft in
tently and ate his luncheon. The
ship was now pereepHbly nearer.
With the glass he saw that it was
brigantine; square rugged on the
fore mast and schooner rugged on
the main and mizzen masts. Then
the craft took long tack out to
sea and nearly disappeared, but it
turned again and rapidly headed IN
northwesterly direction. Mile by
mile it approached, until with the
glass he saw the salons on her decks.
Re
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much better than II our boat were
capsized in the first heavy sea-
mo ordinary wave will beat over
the raft 1 have planned" said Mr..
Carmody, producing a rough sketch
of the plans. 81 propose craft 40
feet long and IA feet wide. 1t will
be square at both ends. We will
[ notice that there are some tall,
straight trees back OF the bungalow
which will serve admirably for our
purpose. I have built many ships
and barges, and we have the tools
and materials to do good job. The
best plan will be to frame the hull
on shore, and then take it apart and
put it together again in the water.
Of course we could build the raft
complete and launch it from the
stone pier, but it will be safer to
build it from the water.
"We will build a house or cabin
sx24 feet. It will be high enough to
stand upright in. There will be three
staterooms, each with two sleeping
hunks. Then there will be a COM
bined kitchen, dining-room and store
room. This cabin will be braced in
every direction, and I have worked
out plan by which no ordinary sea
can cause serious trouble. A raft
built like this will ride the waves
safely"
Mr.. Carmody's plans also provided
for six oars Or sweeps and a rudder.
Through the roof of the cabin two
masts were stepped, each carrying
a boom and three-cornered sail.
He had found pile of canvas avn
ings which had not yet besn put in
place on the windows of the bunga-
low. These promised to make excel
lent sails. For two hours the house
boat was discussed, and the plan
suggested by Mr.. Carmody was
adopted. It was decided to begin
work on the boat early the following
morning.
While Mr.. Carmody and others
went to select the trees for the
frame work of the houseboat, Sidney
and Mr.. Kent rowed across the bay
and took an observation from the
rock overlooking the inlet. There
was NO vessel in sight, though Sid
ney thought he could trace line Of
smoke at the edge of the southeast
ern horizon. They felled a tall pine
tree and trimmed it for a flagstaff.
Early the following morning five
of the men raised the pole on the
rock, having first provided flag
which they nailed to the top.
Sidney and Mr.. Kent watched the
sun as it dropped behind the west
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-25
Liberia os q Home for the
ADericup Negro
Is Proposed to Offer Them Opportunities TO MIGRATE
TO That African Country.

HE Colored National Emil
grafton and Commercial as
ISOLATION recently adopted a
resolution favoring the char
tering of ships during the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-25
Expensive Virtue.

The report that the American
Bankers association has decided to
pay salary of $4,000 year, to
Charles Becker, the famous forger
if he will simply live the life of a
good citizen, brings to mind an old
story, said southerner who was Wis.
iting Philadelphia the other day,
which is well worth repeating. A
southern judge who had fine lot OF
hogs one day met a colored man no.
torious for stealing, and said to him:
"Uncle Jack, I'll tell you what I'll do.
You pick out two of those hogs you
like best, and I'll give them to you,
provided you won't steal any of the
others" The negro pondered while
and finally said: "Jedge, you've al
ways been a good neighbor; an
likes yuh. an 1 wants to do right by
yuil, an SO accepts de offer yuh
makes, but l wants yuh to know dat
I'll lose meat by it."-Philadelphia
Telegraph.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-25

blacks into state? Deep-rooted pre-
JUDGES entertained by the whites: TO-
600 recOllectiOns Of the blacks of the in
juries they have sustained; new provo
cations; the real distinctions which ma
ture has made; and many other circum-
stances will divide us into parties and
produce commissions which probably
will never end but in the determination
CT the one Or the other race" States
man and missionary both approved Of
the colonization, and the south, desir-
ing the removal of the turbulant free
negro element, favored the idea.
Agents sailed for West Africa to select
a suitable location, and on the 9Th Of
February, 1920, the Mayflower of Lii
IBERIA set sail from New York harbor for
the far coast of Africa, the first of the
pilgrims on board. President Monroe
did much in the way of giving the
scheme government support, and a
United States sloop Of war accompanied
the vessel. Many of the first colonists
fell victims to the African fever, and
the next lot sought more desirable
tracts of land on which to locate. Elijah
Johnson saved the second band from
giving UP; and to-day he and Joseph
Roberts, Virginia negro, who showed
wise craftsmanship when serving as
governor Of Liberia, are counted among
Liberals heroes
Until 1S47 the famous Colonization So
cfety had more or less control of affairs
in Liberia, and the little colony was con-
sidered political dependent of the
United States; but in that year it was
thought best on all sides to surrender
all control over the colony.
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A Change.

Dimpleton's face was radiant as
he came in and kissed his wife.
"Now, DEAR" he exclaimed, ''be
Mrs. Dimpleton looked up inter
negatively, but not enthusiastically.
There was perhaps shade of suspi-
cion in her voice.
What is it now?" she asked.
1--WE are going away said Dimple-
ton. 'I've arranged it all. just
what you want! Tomorrow we will
take an early train for Pine Center.
Magnificent view Fine hotel! Per
feet company! High old time! Good
milk for baby! Every day just as 1t
should be! I have consulted your
wishes throughout. Well, what do
you say?' Ss-.
Mrs. Dimpleton's face dropped. A
look of mingled resignation and de-
spair came over it.
"Must we go?" she asked.
"Must we go!" exclaimed her hus-
band. "Must we. go! Why it was
only the other day that you called
me an old fogy; said I never took
you anywhere. Said you'd like to
make just such a trip as this. And
now you are backing out. What do
you mean, anyway"
Tears came to Mrs. Dimpleton's
eyes.
''The other day." she exclaimed,
''you didn't want me TO go."-N. Y.
Herald,
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THE BROKEN GUITAR.

In the dust Of a lone corner lying,
Where LETTERS are piled by the wall;
Nv mere no sound save of echoes replying
Comes ever from garnet or hall;
And where light through no easement
can fall,
Not even the CLEAN of a star,
Remote and UNDECIDED by all,
Is ribbo.fless, broken guitar
AT dusk when the sunset is dying,
The cricllets, wee sentinels, call,
Like sentries their challenges crying,
Shr1il piping from crevices small;
And the wind from the poplar trees tall
Creaks doors that are standing ajar,
While fading in twilight's dim pail
Is rfbbonless, broken guitar.
Where now is the bold lover signing
Who danced long ago at the ball.
With his mistress, and brooked no deny
ing
A kiss, as he folded her shaw1e
His love-letter here-'tis scrawl-
What shadows we vain mortals are,
Since all that exists to recall
Is ribbonleSs, broken guitar
Nay, time held them both In his thrall
Through days that have faded afar;
And yet there is left after all
But a ribbonless, broken guitar.
The Philosopher.
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gro he would certainly make his HON,
in Liberia

gro he would certainly make his home
in Liberia.
According to Mr.. Cook, Liberia con-
tains more civilization expressed in
farms under cultivation, comfortable
homes, family life and enlightened pub
lie opinion, than any other part of trop-
ical Africa. And this advanced degree
of civilization has developed since 1882,
with many interruptions and barriers
to progress, in the midst of barbarous
and hostile natives. Monroyia, the cap
ital and chief seaport town of Liberia,
now town of considerable age and
size, indicates the measure of the pros
perity and enterprise Of the colored
colonists
Liberia seems, in many respects, the
ideal home for the negro. 1t is fruit
full region, and land where none but
the negro may own real-estate or hold
Office. Liberia and Hayti are the only
nations in the world controlled by ne
groes. The negroes in this country say
America is the white mans land"
which may be true, but over on the west
African coast there is a Land where the
opposite holds good.
The little republic of Liberia lies ON
the west coast of Africa, with a coast
line of about 800 miles and a domain
that extends something like ESQ miles
into the interior; giving it an area of
about rs, 900 square miles, 1t has room
and to spare for all the negroes of the
United States. At present, there are
probably $4,000 Americo-Liberians" in
the republic, and 100000 native Afri-
cans. The former, emigrants or de-
scendants of emfgrants, speak the Eng
lish language; the latter, made up of
various tribes, speak different African
dialects. All now recognize the SOW
ereignty of the republic, but the large
native part of the population is given
over to the practices of their ancestors,
although few have become civilized
and have the rights of citizenship.
Though indolent, the natives are intel
ligent and learn readily. They are of
medium size, coal-black color, and are
well-formed. They raise rice, cassava
(foot from which tapioca is manufac-
tured), and tobacco; supply the trade
with palm-oil; evapOrate salt from sea-
water; engage in hunting and fishing;
make baskets, hats, mats, and fish-nets.
They have worked with metals for gen
erations; have smelted iron-ore and
manufactured weapons, utensils, and
tools, and attained to no little skill as
liver and goldsmiths. They are not at
all a hopeless people, and possess many
fine traits.
Though the negro suffered slavery in
America, he also learned there the |
meaning of freedom. The America
Liberians were influenced greatly by
their acquaintance with the free insti-
tutions of America, and their form of |
government is modelled after that of |
he United States.
Liberia was our first attempt at colo
.lial enterprise. Thomas Jefferson. |
realizing the perils of slavery suggested |
plan of colonization of the negroes, |
and, with prophetic insight, wrote: |
why not retain and incorporate the |
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-25

On July 26, 1847, a convention met in
Liberia, which adopted declaration of
independence and new constitution.
modelled after our own declaration"
and constitution; and the colony of Lii
IBERIA became the republic of Liberia.
By 1867 Liberia was in treaty relations
with nearly all the leading nations.
Though broils with the natives have
disturbed from time to time, the coun-
try has added to her territory and has
enjoyed marked degree of prosperity
in the SO years elapsing since it's birth
as separate nation.
1t has demonstrated that the negro
race is fit for self-government, and in
the republics struggle for existence
there have been brought out men who
stand as the highest types of the race.
Authorities are of the opinion that the
ambitious, educated American negro
can find in Liberia most suitable field
for the exercise of his talents.
Dr. Hartzell, missionary bishop Of
Africa, afirms that, in spite of the un-
charitable criticisms made to the con-
trary by traders and travellers along the
coast, the marvel is that so much has
been accomplished by Liberia in the way
of efficient government and advance in
. social conditions Her natural resources
have not been developed to any great
extent, but the resources of Africa gen.
orally are still to be developed. The
little land, with it's latend and developed
wealth, is now looked upon with covet-
Gus eyes, both France and Germany de-
string possession of this territory. The
bishop declares what Liberia wants
and needs is that her nationality shall
be guaranteed by some powerful nation
She looks for help first to the United
States and next to England, desiring her
protector to be a nation that speaks a
language she understands herself; and
England and the United States both
have shown themselves friendly to the
republic of Liberia.
KATHERINE POPE.
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ern ridge of hills. The air was re-
markedly clear, and the snow
capped mountain peak showed plain
in the purple distance.
''This island is great mystery
to me-" said Hammond. He was
looking at the mountain. It's base
faded away as the sun declined, but
the top glowed like a pearl where
the light yet reflected from the daz-
cling snow.
"There are few peaks like that on
the American continent" said Sid
ney. 81 have been looking up the
subject of high mountains along the
American coast. We surely are more
than thousand miles west of New
York and we are in tropical waters.
The coast of South America swings
away east of New York, so we can
not be there. 1 can find but two
places which coincide with the time
indicated by our watches"
What are they?" asked Mr.. Kent.
"The Caribbean sea along the east
coast of Yucatan and Balize, and the
east coast of Mexico along the Gulf
of Mexico" said Sidney. There are
no such peaks as that visible from
the east coast of Yucatan, to say
nothing of from islands yet farther
east. Cape Catoche, the east point
of Yucatan, is in just the same longi-
tude as Chicago. We are west Of
that. The only waters west are those
of the gulf and the Bay of Cam
peachy, a part Of the gulf forming
the northern boundary of Yucatan
and Tobasco, and the eastern shore
of the southern portion of Vera
Cruz. From these waters you can
see the gigantic peaks of the vol
canoes Popocatapetl and Orizaba."
DO you think that is one Of
them?" asked Mr.. Kent, looking at
the mountain, whose very top yet
showed white and pink in the last
rays of the sum-
THAT mountain is Popocatapetl, UNI
less l am much mistaken" said Ham
mond. "But there is no island on
the map east or southeast of it. An
island the size of this should show
on good map of Mexico, and there
are two modern and excellent ones
in our library"
1T is too deep a problem for me"
said Mr.. Kent. ''It is getting dark.
Let's be getting back to camp"
They reached the bungalow in time
to partake of a light repast, includ-
ing some excellent berries which Mr..
Haven had found on the edge of the
south jungle. 1t was a cool and
pleasant evening, and after work was
done chairs were placed on the
veranda, cigars lit, and a general
discussion followed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-25

* tering of ships during the
year 1904 for the conveying of
colonies of negroes to Liberia. And the
association adopted also a petition to
the president and congress of the United
States, in which petition was given a
recital Of the wrongs of the race in this
country and request made for an ap-
preparation of S1,O0O,OOO to transport
negro emigrants to Liberia Of course,
the association would not make the
emigration compulsory; their aim is to
make it possible and inviting Doubt
less it will not appeal to all the 5000 900
Afro-Americans:
Doctors disagree as to whether or not
the Liberian experiments of the past
were successful. The history of the early
negro colonists in Liberia is a tale of
prIvation, disease and death, but so is
The history of our own American colo
nists. The life of the pioneer everywhere
is life Of hardship. Those that survive
are the men whose kind make the back
bone of nation, men Of tried courage
and endurance; and to-day we find
descendants of the negroes that
"stayed-on" in Liberia fine specimens
OF the race, citizens enjoying we'll
earned freedom and prosperity. Mr.. o.
F. Cooke, who has made a six-years'
study OF the subject, reports that the
Liberians seem to have made a more
notable effort in the direction of civiliza-
ton and progress than any other body
Of negroes; and adds, if he were a ne
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WouIdn,t Change.

He is Familiarity known to his friends
and patrons as Otto, and he keeps a
beer saloon downtown, a saloon that
long antedates the high license law. A.
young man of the neighborhood recently
secured a position as book agent, and,
having met with considerable success
in unsupported quarters, he approached
Otto. He stated his mission in little
set speech, enumerating the books that
he had at his disposal; but Otto was
busy with other matters, listening in
desultory way, without quite catching
the drift of the conversation Now,
there's Shakespeare; can I sell you
Shakespeare" persisted the young man.
mo, no.. said the old German, waving
him away Il doan' want to make a
change. l hat used Schimme1's beer
for Is years, and dat is goot
enough for me- "You don't I'M
derstand me-" replied the anna
teur canvasser. 81 am talking about
books" '.Bocks, bocks!" exclaimed OF
to; want no more books. get my book
from Schimmel. too!"-Philadelphia
Record.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-25
CHAPTER Xxx.

LIFE IN THE BUNGALOW.
John M. Rockwell never displayed
greater skill in the choice of lieu
tenants than in the selection of L.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-25
lie KIDNAPPED
MILLIONAIRES
A Tale Of Wall Street
and the Tropics * *
BY FREDERICK u. ADAMS
a a

Copyright 1so1. by Lothrop Publishing Company.
All rights reserved.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-26
LANDLADY USES REVOLVER
TO EJECT A BOOMER
Mrs. Mary Capaul Arrested on a
Charge of Threats Against
Life.

Eugene Fisher complained to Policemen
Foley and McEntee about o'clock yes
terday morning that Mrs. Mary Capaul,
landlady of the lodging-house at 55 Minna
street, had pointed a revolver at his head
ard ordered him to vacate his room. He
had paid weeks rent in advance and
had refused to leave, but when the re-
volvcr was brought into use he did not
stand on the order of going, but went at
once.
The officers went to the house and
placed the landlady under arrest on
charge of threats against life. When
searched a revolver was found in her
wrapper. In the City Prison Mrs
Capaul became so hysterical that she
had to- to taken to the Central Emer-
gency Hospital for treatment. She denied
that she had made any threat against
Fisher, but had merely insisted upon him
leaving the house, as she did not want
him there. She was released on $3.50 cash
bail.