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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-09-25
EDUCATION IN TURKEY.
Timely Facts About the Amerfcan
Colleges.

Owing to the widespread interest re-
garding the imperiled American Chris
tian colleges for young men In Turkey.
the American board Of commissioners
for foreign missions Is about to issue
report on the subject, translated from
the Turkish, says the Boston Tran
script. Ii comes from Aintab. central
Turkey, and contains the following:
These colleges, according to the order
of their dates Of establishment, are:
Robert college. at Constantinople; Syr-
ian Protestant college. at Beirut; Cen
tral Turkey college, at Aintab; Fu-
pirates college. at Karput; Anatolia
college, at Marsovan, and st. Paufs
institute, at Tarsus. Beirut college, In
the growth of Its courses of study, va
riety of branches, accommodation Of
its buildings and completeness Of its
equipments and apparatus, has been
making very rapid progress, SO that
the value of its present property Is not
less than 100000 lire, nearly 100000.
branches is more than forty, ten Of
whom are professors. There are now
1.4S9 students I'm the colleges, I'll of
whom are Armenians.
There is one point in which none Of
the others can be compared with Rob-
ert college. The latter holds the great
est number of the officers in govern
mental departments. 1t is able to show
among Its graduates lleutenants, gen.
erals, commanders, judges, mayors,
governors, ambassadors and even cab
met members and prime ministers, and
these are not merely some exceptions.
but nearly one fourth of its graduates
have attained one or the other Of these
high positions. This superiority may
be ascribed partly to its high standard
of education and largely to its impor-
tant geographical situation in CEN
trail point between Asia and Europe.
Many famous Armenian professors in
Constantinople, also well known mer-
chants, physicians and editors, are
graduates of Robert college. The Eu-
pirates college has suffered most from
the disturbances. The tendency in its
vicinity to leave the country has been
so strong that, besides the number Of
the students being diminished, many
hopeful graduates and even teachers Of
the college have left the country for
foreign lands.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-09-25

A Russian merchant named Zimmia-
koff is causing the bed Of the Volga in
Russia to be examined near Katow in
an endeavor to find a treasure which
is said to be valued at upward of $751;
100000, says the Philadelphia Public
Ledger. The fantastic story is circu-
lated that this treasure was cast into
the river by the once famous brigand,
Stenkoy Razynin. The story goes that,
pursued by Cossacks, the brigand
threw away this immense hoard of
gold and jewels accumulated during a
life Of crime. The spot was only known
to five leaders of the band. The last,
who has just died. revealed, 1t is said,
the secret to the merchant.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-09-25
NEW HOME FOR BOERS.
A Colony to De Established In oil
Mexico.

Mexico.
Negotiations have been closed for
the purchase in old Mexico, 100 miles
acres. which are to be used in provid-
ing homes for 800 Boer families to be
brought from South Africa by Jan. l,
says the st. Louis Republic. The land
lies in the state of Tamaulipas. and
was selected from q tract Of 100000
acres. on the balance of which the
former citizens of the Transvaal re-
public have an option.
Announcement of the close of the
negotiations was made the other night
by Captain w. S. O'Donnell, who
fought under General Joubert in the
war in Africa and who has just re-
turned from old Mexico in company
with General G. d. Joubert, a nephew
of the noted Boer fighter.
1.-The climate of old Mexico is sim
liar to that of South Africa" said Cap
tain ODonnell, 'and it is believed
that the Boer people will find 1t agree
able. There are about 100000 Beers
in South Africa. and many of them are
leaving the country. | believe that
thousands of them will eventually set
tie in old Mexico.
'The land which we have purchased
was owned by Senator Butler of South
Carolina and Senator Pettigrew Of
North Dakota. The price agreed upon
is $3.50 per acre, and we will have
twelve years in which to pay 1t. The
Mexican government has agreed to ex.
empt the Beers from taxation for the
next fifteen years."
Captain O'Donnell says the Beers in
the Transvaal are extremely poor. The
gold mines, he says, are now owned
by an immense syndicate and only q
few of them are in ODpratiOn
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-09-25

to be symmetrical. ruddy and smooth.
We have 1t sealed in a small bottle, and
l have 1t in my pocket as | write.
am puzzled as to what to do with II.
Tempting offers have been made to me
by great museums to sell II outright.
One big medical institute wants 1t in
the interest of science, and a check for
81 100000 awaits me IL will deliver 1t
10 the trustees. A noted theatrical
manager has offered to form syndi-
cate to exhibit it and pay me princely
rental.
On the other hand, the churches are
clamoring TO have this human thing
buried out Of sight where nature may
| do with it according to her laws.
Iwould welcome some good advice on
the subject at this very moment For
myself, l confess to keen desire to
smash my bottle, lay my shrinking
wonder on u table and dare 1t to do its
last and final turn In this catalogue OF
sensations: to shrink out Of my sight,
out Of physical existence, into nothing
and into eternal oblivion.
"You surely do not expect me to print
such an abominable lie as that said
the city editor with decision.
Not as news" replied the marine re-
porter complacently, but as lie pure
and simple think 1t has merit. have
often heard you say" continued the re-
porter, that any one could write a
good story If he wasn't too much ham,
pered by facts. Now, it does not fol-
low that any one can write lie and
make it appear to meet the require
ments of fact. / happened to be a
guest at the MONDAY breakfast on
board the battle ship Oregon yester-
day, and the whole table turned in to
see who could turn out the best set up
lie. l must say that they shoot straight
in the navy. Some Of those lies were
cheerful efforts that went to my head
like champagne. Well, finally it got
around to me. All l could say was
that they had me abjectly on the de.
fensive They stormed me with com.
plimentary remarks about my ability
as a scribe and frankly observed that
a newspaper man ought to be able to
unwind the champion fabrication in
any collection. So l told them l would
make my attempt in the Saturday night
issue"
"And this is the 'attemptT" observ.
| ad tba c;fv aditOr pOintinp tp tho m n n.
uscript with his blue pencil.
"That is the shell that is to blow the
Oregon out Of the water" said the ma.
rine man.
"In that case" said the city editor
cts the honor of the profession that's
concerned l don't see any way but to
20 after the navy"
When the officers Of the Oregon open.
ed their evening papers that night they
looked at once for the promised effort
and read the foregoing tale.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-09-25

A report from the consul at Stettin
seems to indicate that wooden dresses
and stockings and other articles may
soon become feature Of the feminine
attire, for the consul writes that a
British firm is now erecting at Sydow-
sau, near Stettin, factory for the pro-
duction of artificial silk from wood
pulp by new process. The pulp is
treated with chemicals and pressed by
hydraulic power through minute tubes
into q further chemical bath. after
which the finished produce is spun. 1t
can be woven into any desired fabric.
and the result is said to be equal to
fine silk.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-09-25
To Dust the Mule.

Poor ole mule! Dey's aftuh you ag'in
wifi auto cars an air ships dat II travel
like de win;
Dey's ringin' in a zebra dat II spile you
family tree
An fix you up wifi stripes till you is funny.
as kin be!
You used to be right comfable an happy
till you went
An got job a-workin' foh de U. s. gov
erment.
You had to jine de ahmy an be active in
de fray
Instid of haulin' wagons in de good ole
fashioned way.
Yous gone de way Of vanity; you had to
put on airs,
An purity soon you'll be lef out Of dis
here worlds AFFAIRS
Dey II crowd you of de towpath. leave
you standin' like a fool,
Wifout a friend to cuss you out. you mis-
able ole mulel
-Washington Star.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-09-25
The Coming of Autumn.

The roses are gone, but the beautiful glow
OF the goldenrod spreads where the soft
breezes blow.
The hills that were green and doomed
near in July
Seem distant and bluishly blend with
the sky
Beyond where the slender streams lazily
flow,
Meath the elms that were green but a
glad week ago,
Brown leaves are beginning to fit to and
fro,
The last of the nestlings has learned
how to fly.
The roses are gone.
But where the vines stretch in many a
row
Rich clusters of grapes are beginning to
show
Their soft tinta of purple. and thick on
the dry
Brown turf meath the trees the ripe ap-
pies lie;
Oh the world Is still good, still is lovely,
although
The roses are gone.
s. Z. Kiser in Chicago Record-Herald.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-09-25

"There isn't much difference between
me and Eve" said the little girl who
was forced to wear her big sisters cast
off skirts.
"How is that" asked her chum.
"Why, Eve had to wear leaves and
I have to wear leavings. Philadelphia
Record.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-09-25

Of prospectors had discovered French's
body and had delivered it to Greek
priest, who, In turn, had embalmed 1t
and sent It out to me G. o. d.
gave the documents to my city edi'
tor and directed that the man on the
Alaska desk write glowing introduc-
ton. Then I went down the hill to
Elabb's for look at my property
had never before seen body which
had died of freezing. The shock at
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-09-25
The world,. Birse.t parrack..

The new naval barracks at Ports
mouth, England, part of which have
are to be the largest barracks In the
world. Hammocks slung from the CELL
ing have been substituted for beds in
the new institution.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-09-25
Military WatchdOgs.

The military posts at the German
naval port Of Wilhelmshaven are fitted
out with watchdogs. Each sentry has
one dog by the leash and lets it loose
when suspicious people refuse to stop.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-09-25
VOL. XXI
nistrict Probate Court.

-. at said Court will he held at
rr4 second Tuesday of October aud
..rltn the second Tuesday of No,
N.. ..rT MAY. West Concord the second
fa m cesmne. Ana i"n,lsI% 1ans and dunsSouS ISlS
t.r -'' r....i,us viii ne held at any place In
,I..,ri.t tN agreement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-26
MARINE NEWS

LIVERPOOI-Sailed Arabic. New York Friesland. Philadelphia.
 PENSACOLA-Arrived. steamers Saltmarsh CBr.), Rogers Tampico; Earlswood (Br) Brown, Perth Amboy; Ida (Sp.). Aarano, Cien- fuegos Cleared. steamer Indra CI3r), Wilke Havre. Sailed, steamer Olimpo (Aust), Haggio Genoa.
 LIZARD-Passed. La Savoie. for Havre.
 ANTWERP-Sailed.B Belgenland. Philadelphia.
 SOUTHAMPTON-Sai Moltke, New York
 KEY WEST-Arrived, steamers Concho, Bar stow New York and sailed for Galveston; Miami, White Miami and sailed for Havana tug Massasoit. Tortugas.
 OLK-Arrived. steamer Martha Russ (Ger), Paulsen Pensacola. Sailed, steamer
 NEWPORT NEWS-Arrived steamers Shen- andoah CBr). Trnnick Liverpool.
 NEW ORLEANS-Cleared, steamers Tttani (Br). Remnant, Rotterdam; Origen (Nor.), Hegge. Ceiba: John Wilson (Nor), Hansen, Bluefields; Anselm (Er.) Brown, Puerto Cor tez; Capenor (Br.), Luke, Antwerp; Cheruskia (Ger). Luning, Hamburg.
 PORT EADS-Arrived, steamers ,Normannia Dan) Ericksen Cardiff; Ikbal (Br), Jen- Cherubini. Port Tampa; tug F. l.. Russell, Port Arthur. Sailed, steamers San Juan. Samp- son, Porto Rico; Civilian (Br), Williams. Liv- S~pool; Nor (Nor.), Olsen, Vera Cruz; Comus, Kemble, New York.
 MOBILE-Arrived, steamers Telefon (Nor.), Hom Frontera Mex. Buckman (Am.) Nader, Port Limon. San Marcos (Am.), Avery, New York Cleared steamers Pagasarrt (Sp.), BlaS- co. Hamburg; Bratten (Nor). Holm. Puerto San Marcos (Am), Avery. New York; Ali ance CNor.). Nielsen, Belize; Spero (Nor.) Lonn, Belize; Fort Gaines tNur), Jullum, Be- cas del Toro.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-26
c. E. Pierce 6 Co.'S Cotton Letter.

fBy Private Wire From C. W. Lee & Col
 NEW YORK. Nov. 25.-It was a holiday aaarket. but very steady and not at all dis appointing There were few whip-sawed by selling on the break and buying on the ad- vance. Some shorts bought early and were able to sell on the upturn. Some bought the break and took profits the advance. The market was about the same as heretofore and no change in sight. It~is likely to be this way for some days and we fail to see where there is any outlook for a change until after the Washington figures. Every expects o bu1lish document and there is no selling of Importance Reports coming from the South continue to furnish basis for small crop es- inmates. We have never known advices to be pessimistic on the crop. It is due to the known large consumption and the moral yield per scre. A big crop was wanted and we have not had the yield expected. It seems smaller than it really Is because much cotton is needed. We fail to why prices should de- cline very much until the bureau report. It may be they will be under TO- oo 900 or I0,- e00.0 Then there may be trouble We hear there is a short interest being created and while the market is still long one. if any thing startles the shorts. the short interest prices would move up rapidly. On the other hand a Government estimate of io4 would cause selling and lower prices. We commend the policy of profit taking before the bureau report. Evening up is advisable before im- portant a document
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-26
MARKETS FOR FUTURES
xIQUIDATIoN CAUSED BY TEE
 UNFAvoRABLE CABLES.
Fluctuations Small and Irregular Throughout tn, Day and at the Close the fIet Changes
 are Very Small.

NEW YORK. Nov. 2s.-The cotton market opened at a decline of point on December and san advance of points and for time showed Feome further steadiness under moderate cover ing. which was encouraged by the outlook for smaller receipts for the day. The advancing tendency was soon checked however, by H. nufdation following the disappointing Liver pool cables. which just after the local open ing were about a point worse than expected. while the early weather reports indicated fairly favorable climatic conditions over the belt. After showing net loss of 497 points the market was again rallied by show of bull support and a renewal of the local covering. advance was interspersed by frequent. though oomparatively narrow reactions, which impart- cd very irregular look to the market. Gen. crafty speaking, however, the ruling was fairly steady and the market at the close was within a point or so of the best of the session with November net 2 points higher and the other positions 477 points higher. Sales were esti- a holiday market all day and trading was with out special feature. The afternoon advance Was helped by rather smaller estimates for to- morrow's receipts at leading points and fair exports. Several crop estimates were pub ilshed during the day in the hope of fore week without appreciable influence on the mar ket The regular annual estimate of the New York Cotton Exchange members was issued after the close showing average of lo.742.- poo bales. The average estimate last year was ll,O77, 900 bales. Estimated receipts al the ports today were 57,26 bales. against 75.e86 last week and 52.473 last year: for the week and So2. $40 last year. Todays receipts nt New Orleans were 2l,564 bales. against 2f.izi last year and at Houston 22,7I6, against g. O84 last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-26
H. 6 D. Beers Cotton Letter.

r.l
 NEW ORLEANS. Nov. 2s-As Liverpool was better than looked for. market opened
 point higher, but subsequently, sold of 596 points on realizing due to the heavy receipts, the quieter feeling in spots and the Issuing of December notices. Later when 1t became Pen. erally known that the notices were promptly cared for buying wave set in, causing ar, advance of l2@l4 from the bottom Room traders taking profits near the close superiu- duced slight recession, making the net gain 4Q5 points on the day. The 3 leading in- tertor towns during the half week received i4i,ooo, against 900 last year, showing a gain of 2l,ooo in stock as compared to a loss of 1000 last year and hold total stock Of 3Ol 900 this year, against 406 900 last year. The port receipts for the five days aR- gregate 2S7,0o0. against PA, 900 last year and the estimated receipts for New Orleans Galveston and Houston for tomorrow are large all indicating bearish statistics for the week The average crop estimate of 69 members of the New York Cotton Exchange, isgued today Is io.724,o 900. The highest estimate is IT. 5000 and the lowest 9,67i 900. Notwith- standing all features against the article the market continues very firm and fresh buy ing comes in on all declines. Of course, the expectation of builish bureau and census figures to be issued next month are the prin- cipal incentives under the market and these factors were accentuated by the anticipation of less favorable weather throughout the South. Pending the issuance of the bureau and cen sus reports the market Is likely to be main tained or enhanced further. Nevertheless. we think 1t good time to even up transactions berore that time so as to be in a position to work on a more intelligent basis after theae documents have been officially promulgated
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-26
pailv Cotton Markat.

NEW ORLEANS-Steady; sales 4 465O; ordi- nary, Sh; good ordinary. T-l6; low middlInR. 10 7-l6; middllng, 10 lS-l6; good middlfng' IT.: middling fair, ll$; receipts 2l,564: stock 26e, 229.
 GALyESToN-Steady; middllng, IoTs-I6; sales. 2,2o3: receipts. l3.624; stock, 276, s2o.
 MoBILE-Quiet; middling, Io%; sales, 500; receipts 459; stock. 46. 4o7.
 SANANNAH-Quiet; middlng loK; sales 545; receipts, 7,446; stock. l3S.4o9.
 CHARLESTON-Steady; middling, l0%; re- ceipts. 2SS; stock. o.295.
 WILMINGTON-Dull; middlng lo 671h; re- ceipts, 2o7S; stock 24,27e.
 NORFOLK-Steady; middling, II; sales 7I2; receipts, 2,4Io stock, 23,eI6.
 BALTIMoRE-Nominal; middline, I.25; re- ceipts. $50; stock. 6. .266
 BoSTON-Steady; middling. l .3o net re- PHILADELPHIA-stead middling. I55; stock, 3. .6ee.
 ST. LoUIs-steady; middling. IT; receipts, 2. .ae9: stock g, 25t
 NEW YORK-Quiet; middling, 30: gross receipts. 4.73l; sales 2lo; stock. 7o.27I; ex- ports to Great Britain, I,oo3; to the conti- nent. 50.
 Total today-Net receipts, 57, 26I; exports to Great Britain. l3.2oo; to France 8, 200; to the continent. l5.s5s; to Mexico. $50; stock 974, e6o.
 Consoiidated-Net receipts. 2s6, ,s4a; exports to Great Britain, 9o 5S3; to France. 20. o87; to the continent, e6742; to Japan, GA; to Mexico ,l $50.
 Total since Sept. I-Net receipts, S.54s.4I2: exports to rGeat Britain. ,o37, ,S7z; to France $50 o22; to the continent l.oo6. .9A9; to Ja- pan, e,5o6; to Mexico, l5,326.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-26
Virgin 6 Faunce's Cotton Letter.

NEW YORK. Nov. 25.-Cotton futures fin the local market today opened quietly, but steady In tone with first prices 1 point lower to q points higher. The cables were disappoint- ment, being easier than looked for, but de- spite this influence there was a steady feel Ing among the traders The shorts were in- clined to reduce their commitments and the buying from this source at times was quite substantial. The prospect for smaller receipts checked the operations of bears. but on the other hand, the weather conditions were figured to be very favorable and hence there was more or less uncertainty among specu- lative interests. The demand at no time was very pressing, and the bulls were inclined to hold off for more definite news regarding the extent of the cotton crop The estimates con tinued to show a wide range and consequently bulls and bears alike made various claims On the lower prices. however, there was a con- stant line of buying orders, but as the day wore on the movement of prices became rather ir- regular. The trade a whole was fairly ac- tive, but the professional interests did the bulk of the business and as the day ad- vanced the movement became quite narrow
 The spot markets were quiet and featureless
 The demand was limited and the offerings were small The estimated port receipts for the day were 52,ooO. against 52.473 for the same day last year. The semi-weekly movement of cot
 ton receipts were 5000 againct I6o Ooo last week and io4. 600 last year. Shipments were .s42' against 2s5eI7 and Io6. .236.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-26
Ten Miners Were Killed.

Fort Smith, Ark, Nov. 25.-It has de- veloped that ten men instead of thirteen were in the entry of Mine 20. at Bonan- ga, In which there was an explosion yes. terday. All of the bodies were recovered and those of Ira Strickland. Mike Wake and Joe Carr were brought here for in- terment to-day. There were two rooms in the entry which were closed yester- day morning and marked "Dangerous'' and were known to be full of gas. It is supposed that one of the killed inoau- tiously went into one of those rooms and caused m explosion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-26

age operator prefers to be out of the ,,,srSs, when the Washington official crop estimate Ia promulgated. Prices at the opening were snsntiy above last nights close, but declined on realizing that set in almost Immediately. later advancing on renewed buying, finally closing with from 4 to 6 points net gain for me day. The interior semi-weekly receipts are
 ,to'Ss5. against i3, ,466 last year, shipments lie.e43, against il6, Il4 and would Indicate that interior stocks will increase. However interior spots remain quiet and steady and the average country owner does not seem inclined 10 press sale and in opinion this feature Will be the crux of the problem. It will re- quire free marketing nthe part os the pro- queer to bring about any extended decline. and with any falling off in the receipts the apathy which is at present to be observed in the spot department will doubtless pass away. We look for comparatively limited huctuation between now and Dec g. All Atlantic markets will be closed tomorrow, Manufacturing Day. Local spots quiet and unchanged. Sales. 4,ooo to arrive 650 f. O. b. POO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-26
New York Cotton Futurss
New Orleans Spot Cotton.

NEW ORLEANS. Nov. 25-Spot cotton fin good demand at full prices. Sales, 4, $50 bales. including $50 to arrive. Quotations unchanged
 Futures opened steady and prices were 2Ga points lower. In the trading December sold down to os4 and up to 10. 96; January down 10 io.s5 and up to ll.o7 March down to and up to l l.39 and July down to ri go and up to ll4S, Bulls are still firm believers in short crop estimates and consider the I
 The market today was very quiet TomornH, 1srl n Will be holiday and that fact had its ef feet on trading The near approach of the Government crop estimate is having more and more of an effect o ntrading. as no one csras to operate heavily until they are out of the way and there Is no danger of disagreeable sur prises From the highest figures of the day most active months, the list at the close show ing net gains of 445 points