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s;.s:' f:',s's Books,
Rosary Beads, etc.

We carry the largest assortment In the
city Of Catholic prayer books and religious
articles. Everything needed 10 Catholio
families at the right prices. Here are q
few specially priced items:
Key of Heaven. French morocco.
Key Of Heaven. extra large type. .o.
Key Of Heaven. padded calf. .......,.: .OSc
'1ss iestbsr HeAe' [A'es Doo.'' .s.,..... ~ 800
Manual OF the Sacred Heart seal cover .49c
Catholic's Wade Mecunn nn,.,.............OS Csc
Chiidren's Prayer Book, with illustra-
Mother Of Pearl Rosaries. ..lDc
"oHnsI oiIvsr ,inks IN Iean no'a''ee' acc
PRAYER READS for children 100
The above are but suggestions. We
have hundreds Of different styles. COM
piete assortment Of Crucif1xes. sanctuary
lamps, water fonts. bead cases. scapulars,
statues, etc., at very low prices.
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Standard Sets

at about half price-part OF a publisher
stock retiring from business. Well
printed on good paper. well bound In
cloth and illustrated.
Price. Price.
Dickens'S Works. Is VOL 4 on
umee ................ Sc'oV
SCOTS Works. II VOL 4 on
umo0 ................. 81" :.
Ellot's Works. 9 vol Im
ume9 9.................. S.io
Thackerayb Works. 10 2!SO
volumes es............... sou
Macauiay's History OF I25
England. volumes 2.2o
Chambers Encyclope- T. 50
dia, Q large volumes. 1000
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HELPING ORPHANS.
81. Vincent dc Paul Society Placed Many In
Families-Christmas Aid Asked.

The st. Vincent dc Paul Society reports
26s dependent orphan children taken last
year from public institutions and placed
in Catholic families, Employment was Sec
Med for 70S boys.
The society has established seventeen
boys clubs in Manhattan and a fresh air
farm at Spring Valley. N. Y
1t is estimated that 10000 children will
he reached by the Christmas celebrations
9f the st. Vincent de Paul, and assistance
y requested.
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Burnt, Burnt Classics.

A very striking line. prettily. bound 1Sr
In dark tan leather and inlaid with . ~
carbon Aristo In sepia. Publish y ~
er's price H.7s: our price
Some Of the books In the series arc:
Black Rock. Our Village.
Bitter Sweet Paradise Lost.
Besuty and Nature. Precious Thoughts.
Crown Of wild Princess.
Olives. Professor at the
Courtship Of Miles Breakfast Table.
Standish. Pleasures OF Lie.
Crawford. Poes Poems.
Child1- Garden Of Recessonal and De-
Verse. partmental Ditties.
Dream Life. Rubaiyat OF omar
Dolly Dialogues. khayyam.
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Wolf, Fox, Japan Fox, Esquimau Dog
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Broadway and eth ave.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-08

contrivances were exhibited intended to prevent
industrial accidents. Such interest was mani
tested in the exposition that at its close
museum was established where the exhibition
of these devices might be continued The city
of Amsterdam furnished the building, the ma
tiOnal government of Holland appropriated an
annual revenue. and the treasury of the assOcia-
ton which held the exhibition contributed a
certain sum for an endowment. The museum
was opened ten years ago and has now de-
yeloped to several times its original size. A c.
NJ Van Etten has charge of the institution At
the present time
Because of the high mortality among American
workm, n, it is now proposed to found a mu-
scum in this city similar to the one in AHster-
dam Dr. w H. Toi.-ln, director OF the
American Institute Of Social Service, after
careful study If the Dutch institution, is now in
correspondence with leading manufacturers OF
the United States fer the pun pose of obtaining
sufficient financial hacking for a New-Iork
Museum of Security 1t is the plan Of the in
stit1te to house devices safeguarding life and
ameorating Industrial conditions. so that they
will be accessible to men of all trades and lines
Of business The movement is meeting with
much encoura eeaeut. and its supporters be
Iieve that it win do much to lessen the high
industrial death rate in this country and in
Hucuce the hurrying American to value life
more.
Here is one letter. for example, which shows
how such Museum Of Security would be well
coined by labor circles:
New-YoIk. October %. 1908.
DR.. William II. Tolman director OF the AInerl-
can Institute of Social Service
Dear Sir. With great interest have l heard
that YOU are DESTROYS of esta blishInS a Museum
Of Security an undertaking that should be
hailed 10y every body Believing mat the under
takirr will be placed before the public, may L
request YOU to send me literature that you may
have on the subject Trusting that success may
crown your efforts. / am, yours respectfully,
&. \. OBERWACER.
President c. r. L
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-08
IN 1NSWER SIZE DESERTED.

A popular CONNER ial traveller attended
large social gathering one evening. and after
the supper was over was prOmenadinS with one
Of the guests. Il young lady, to whom he had
Just been introduced. In the course of the con-
versation the subject of business came UP. and
she said:
by the way, Mr.. Scott, may ask what your
occupation is?"
Certainly" he answered, Il am a CONNER
cial traveller"
How very interesting. Do you know Mr.
Scott. that in the part of the country where I
reside commercial travellers are not received in
good socety?'
Quick as a fash he rejoined:
They are not here. either, madam "-(Ilouis-
Vile Herald.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-08

erdam Has Where Devices Present accident IRE Dis
played in Operation.

are so elaborate that only an engineer is able to
comprehend them. Others so simple that
they evoke the smile of the layman.
Around the whizzing disk of an ordinary
buzz" saw, for example, such as are in opera
ton by the thousand throughout the forests
and planning mills of the United States there
is q circular sheath which prevents hand or
arm from approaching the teeth Yet the ma
chine is rendered in 10 way less practicable.
Between the sheath and the table there is a
space where the timber may slide. Another
simple contrivance. to prevent truckmen from
breaking their legs while loading and unload
ing barrels, is pair OF skid5 with a KIND of
ratchet teeth, arranged that the ctsk Is
caught soon as it starts to roll back.
rapidly revolving emery wheel is surrounded by
clamps. which do not hinder the revolution of
the wheel in the least but which would shell
enc from death should 1t fly to pieces. as emery
wheels often do.
The motionless eGigies also perform a mission
One is to Illustrate how a miner Il sewer
digger may work surrounded by noxous and
even asphyXiating gases, and yet breathe fresh.
pure air. There is a helmet, which is alright
and out of which leads a pipe to an airpump
above. On the faces of other images are spec
tacles resembling the goggles of the automO-
bilist. These are designed especially for motor
men of streetcars, or stonecutters or pla5terers.
whose eyes are in danger of being blinded by
dust or powdered stone. Some of the figures
nose protectors, much like those Of foot
ball players, and these are to show how the
chemist or the smelter may protect his lungs
against corroding vapOrs.
Few of those who visit this museum look
about them in a casual way. They have not
come there for curiosity The great majority
are superintendent Of factories. who seek some
new device to render employment for their men
more secure. Often visitor will confess that
if he had come to the museum before and had
seen the device which he had just studied there
would not have been the recent catastrophe in
his factory which killed men and crippled his
business.
How simple" said an English manufacturer,
Of Leeds, on seeing a screen suspended below
rapidly revolving belt. In case this belt
slips, here is something to catch it. If / had
known Of such device before, my own son
would have been spared. He was killed by
catching his arm in a IoOsened belt"
On the frort OF the Amsterdam Museum. whose
two stories overlook one of the principal canals
Of that city, is written this formidable title:
Museum Van Voorwerfen ter Voorkom Van
Ongelukken en- Ziekten In Fabrken en- Werlx-
plautsen" Tie institution owes its origin not
only to certain men who had made a study of
safeguards against industrial accidents, but also
to the national and the municipal government.
The association for the Development OF 4danuaI
Training and Handwork in Holland held an
exposition IN 1893 in Amsterdam where various
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-08
GAINS WIFE.

Smarte-You see me queer the professor. I'll
make him own UP there's thing at least he
doesn't know.
Smarte Ito professor)-WiH you please tell me
Mr.. Wyse who was Gains wife?
PTOfaSSOr-Cain's wife. Mr. SD,o~ta yr,.
Adams Observation-Disclosures TRANSCRIPT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-08
CURRENCY PREFERRED.

so far as L am concerned" observed Sieu az,
ahl. Il don't care whether We have an cI'1S' =,
currency or not: but. by George. Id HAe ~
have 1t u little more adhesiys!'-(ChicdsO IT"
une.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-08

For advice. examination diagnosis or treae-
ment. I'm all ailments. defects. debhItes OF ~
eases acute or chronic consult
DR.. Elmer Lee, 1877 w. So St., New I0rN
Practice scientific. direct. safe. Operations y
necessary. Personal visits advised Hours -
and 6-T daily. Difficult. discouraged ana u
appointed cases accepted Tre2tmens oJ A~-
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-11
An Ideal Match.

AS might be expected, William NJ.
Chase. the artist, knows a great many
young persons of that artistic tenn
permanent which dreams a lot more
than it does. Among these is a young
woman who can write stories and a
young man who can paint pictures.
One day Mr.. Chase, who exempIifies
the fact that Genius is half Labor,
was talking to the young man about
his dreaming abilities, and mentioned
the young woman as another one GO
ing along the same primrose path OF
dalliance.
I'D like to meet her." said the
young man. unabashed. Wont you
introduce me? l want that sort of
artistic temperament in the woman |
marry"
"Of course WILL" replied Mr..
Chase sarcastically. 'It would be a
great combination. and you could be
everlastingly busy illustrating the
stories she doesn't write with the pic
lures you don't paint. New York
Times.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-11
Dainty Fiehus.

Tho woman whom sloping shoulders
suit Will do wen to wear a wide fchu
and elbow sleeves OF lace or net over
a blouse. In which case the lower part
of the blouse sleeves should be very
full.
These short coats at the back. with
long lines in the front. are very be
coming to stout and slight figures
alike. The fullness in the front seems
to accentuate the smailness of the
waist and to take away any undue
size OF the hips.
Few can dispense with the charms
Of lace, net. satin or chiffon sack.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-11

Two styles of sleeves and collars
are provided. which will give variety
to the garment
The large illustration shows the
sacque developed in delicate lavender
albatross profusely trimmed with ecru
lace. insertion and medallions. with
large collar OF tucked batiste and lace
beading at the neck. and with sleeves
run with soft black satin ribbon. China
silk. peau de cygne. cashmere and
dainty wash fabrics will prove ac-
ceptable materials for It's making.
In the small view the sacque is
shown made quite plain. with bishop
sleeve and standing collar. Rose col
ored chambray, trimmed with fine
white embroidery and small pearl but
tons make II dainty. practical garment.
cool and comfortable for early morn
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-11

| am glad. He has what you called
bluffed. shall call that bluff. There
will be pretty fight. / am the strong
er. | shall win. Is 1t not so?''
Colonel" said the tall American.
Il am not coward. You know that-
I'm willing to fight you to the last
ditch. But what's the use of killing of
lot Of people? What's allsthe trouble
about, anyhow? You are going to
crush me because your daughter loves
me and | love her. You want to force
her into a marriage with a contempt.
ible old octogenarian that she des-
pises. You envy me the hold have
on the people here. You have a preju-
dice against me because | am an
American. and you want to ruin me.
Every cent | have in the world is in
vested here. I've got to fight for my
rights If you force me to. but would
prefer some other way"
There Is" said the colonel. There
is. Leave the country. Go away.
Never see my daughter again. Never
come back"
'T'll not do that" said the American
shortly.
Then tomorrow you will start
your revolution? Very well. That is
the way 1t shall appear have the
favor of the president Don Miguel,
that my undutiful daughter refuses to
marry, is what you call big gun
here. You will be crushed, Senior Mar
tin 1t is sad"
Il intended to start no revolution.
Senor Colonel. and you know it. That
scamp of Miguel and you have fixed
up little conspiracy against me. and
you know that, too. You were going
to come down on my people suddenly.
there would have been fight. and
when 1t was all over my places would
have been in ruins. my people killed.
and myself either dead or a fugitive.
tried to protect myself. secured
arms and when you came | was going
to meet force with force had hoped
that my forces would be so much
stronger than yours that | could drive
you back and force you to give it up"
The colonel laughed. YES" he
said, your countryman was SO good
as to sell me guns. too. and many cart
ridges That is one nice thing about
Gringoes. They will sell their souls,
their friends, anything for gold. 1t is
we'll"
The flibuster leaned wearily on the
bar. 81 haven't had my pay from you
either, Senor Colonel"
NO" said the colonel, but you
shall. Let me see. | bought OF you
5000 rifles and 100000 of the cart
ridses."
You bought" said the flIbuster.
5000 loaves of bread and 100000
dried fish,
The colonel laughed. II need not
explain he said. bowing mockingly to
Martin, you know 1t is the custom IN
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-11

A dainty dressing sacque always ap-
peals to a woman. The accompany
ing Illustration depicts a practical
model which embodies numerous good
points.
The back is fitted by center-back
and under-arm gore seams. The loose
fronts assure perfect comfort and
have a boz plait In the middle of the
front. through which the closing is
made with buttons and buttonholes. or
invisibly. as preferred.
Four tucks. each three-eighths of an
inch wide, stitched TO yoke depth,
gives becoming fullness over the bust.
The fullness in front at the waist
line is confined to the form by a made
belt. or ties of ribbon fastened at the
under-arm seams may be used. or,
again, the fronts may hang loose.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-11
Morgan as an "AnaeI.n

One morning not long ago the Earl
of Rosslyn came down from his single
bedroom in an uptown hostelry with 81
cents in his pockets. Creditors. mem
Ders of his theatrical company, were
clamorous for salaries in arrears. The
earl bethought himself of the great
American banker. friend of his Sis
ter, Lady Gordon-Lennox. He hurried
to Wall street and upon being ushered
into the private office of the aforesaid
banker told the proverbial hard-luck
story with such good effect that the
big financier. who was none other than
J. p. Morgan. pulled out bank roll
that would have choked a COW,
skinned on n thousand dollar note,
and handed 1t to Rosslyn with the re-
mark. Some OF the boys outside will
change it for you."-New York Stock
holder.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-11

these countries wnere governments DO
not like little things like revolutions
We do not say rifles or cartridges
They are such wicked words. A spy
may be hanging around and he might
hear. That would be bad. So we say
bread and fish,
Extremely interesting" said Mar
tin.
II didn't understand your colloquial-
isms." put In the filibuster. iazily
Your men came to me and ordered
bread and fish. filled the order. The
bread and the fish were unloaded from
the schooner last night. Probably you
have heard from your men to-day. or
the boxes were not to be opened until
tonight"
The coloners face was white and he
trembled. -You sold me fish. bread"
yes" said the filibuster. You
should have been more explicit. Some
times l am little obtuse'
Martins face was glowing. He
grabbed the filibuster's hand and
pumped 1t up and down. Bully for
you. old man." he gasped. "senor
Colonel" he said, I'VE will go on with
lHt WAL iou must bt thitAul III ehoot-
ing that bread and those dried fish at
us, though Nothing is worse than
dyspepsia. Go on, by all means. with
your original plans. I intend to let
events have their course. But by the
time your arms have arrived the gov
ernment will be overthrown and your
old enemy and my friend Torres will
be president"
"Senor Martin" gasped the colonel.
81 am sure my daughter would be
pleased to have you call on us this
afternoon. VIII you not do my poor
house the honor of dining with us to-
night? All. thank you, will go and
tell my daughter you are coming"
He walked hurriedly out of the cafe.
81 didn't know what to say" gasped
Martin. You'll forgive me what said.
won't you? l didn't know. And 1t
meant SO much to me-
"Oh, it's all right" replied the fili-
buster. II don't mind. I'm used to
everything. It's all in the game"
I'm sure of one thing" went on
Martin, land that is that blood is
thicker than water. II must have been
an American that said Chicago
Tribune.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-11
Slight misunderstanding

Manuel. the fat bartender in the
Cafe Pasaje, looked sharply at the two
Americans leaning against the bar.
and when he was sure that he was un-
observed he called his patron saint to
witness and then spit viciously in the
direction of the hated Gringoes. Out
side the white tropical sunlight dane
ed in the deserted streets of La Sin
ceridad. A soldier was sleeping in
a doorway, and a small child, very
airily attired. peered curiously In at
the door of the cafe at the two strang-
ers. One of the Americans was tall
and straight and well groomed. The
other mans clothes bore mute evil
dence of having been slept in many
times. The man himself looked badly
in need of shave; he was pale and
nervous. and smoked necessarily, light
ing one cigarette from the butt OF the
other
Bob" said the tall American. 81
have heard all sorts of rumOrs. Did
you sell me out? As man to man. as
fellow countrymen, | beg of you to be
square with me now If you haven't be-
fore. Let me know where l stand,
what am to expect Have you sold
me out?"
The man in the much-worn Broad
way suit shrugged his shoulders.
Didn't you get the rifles bought of
me?"
why, yes; my men have 1,20o Mau-
sers now, thanks to yon. But"
Didn't your gang get the cartridges
put ashore from the fishing boat last
Tuesday,"
"Yes, we got the cartridges and the
two rapid fire guns that you brought
to us, too, although where you got
them can't imagine"
you gave me an order for 1900
rifles and 100000 rounds of cartridges.
l delivered the goods. You say you
got 'em. What's the ldck?"
Simply this" went on the other
man. you delivered the goods you
promised. But you are a filibuster. A
filibuster. / understand, generally
plays fast and loose. He takes money
from all sides. don't say you have
done this, but I've been told SO. You
sold me guns. I'm told you've sold
guns and cartridges to Col. Gonzales,
too. Consequently he's ready to strike
blow, and I've got to fight. when l
thought that by getting well equip
ped little army together Gonzales
would be afraid to start any trouble. |
engaged you first. You were my agent.
You had no right to get into the en-
ployment of Gonzales. But what
could expect, a fill"
'one mans gold is as good as an
onther's. isn't it," asked the filibuster
There comes your other master" !"
went on the tall American. There's
Gonzales. He doesn't know. perhaps.
that you have been playing fast and
loose with us both. Why don't you
tell him. 1t will make no difference.
though. If he is ready to fight. he'll
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-11

ing wear. Silk glngham and torchcu
lace may also be used in its develop
ment. or silks and soft wool fabrics.
The dressing sacque will require
four and one-fourth yards of goods
twenty-seven inches wide. or. without
the large collar, three and three
fourths yards in the same width: or
two and fiye-eighths yards. OF goods
forty-eight inches wide. or two and
one-third yards in the same width
without the large collar.
The large collar requires one-haIf
yard Of all-over tucking. or fancy silk.
twenty-five inches wide. Eight yards
of lace, Ave and one-haif yards OF In
sertion. twenty-five medallions. and
FIVE yards Of ribbon. one and one-haIf
inches wide. will be required for TRIM
ming. as illustrated.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-11
stxlea In Covert Coats.

New styles In Covert coats are set
forth for the wear OF women. young
girls and children of any age. These
are exhibited in short. three-quarter
and figure lengths. the front finished
with large smoke-pearl buttons or else
there is an invisible ny-front fastening.
Goats of this kind are unlined. and
besides forming very seasonable wraps
for the entire spring season they will
prove very useful on cold days during
the summer over gowns of foulard
silk. pique. voile. etc.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-11
Dainty corsets.

corsets are made OF such lovely silks
that the tone of the lingerie simply
must correspond in some manner.
Some Of the smartest ones have petit
coats to match. A pair OF cream-white
silk with small pink rosebuds en-
broidered over them have tiny cdg-
ing of real lace and are laced with
silken strings. The petticoat to match
is trimmed with many rufles of white
lace edged with pink ribbons. To
gether they make as dainty ar outfit
as the soul of woman could desire.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-11
"And the Life EyerIas.Ino."


The days and months have heightened
into year
Since pale lips said Farewell"
And 'twixt thy heart and mine. oh. best
beloved
Deaths strange. sad silence fell.
The air. so vibrant with our joyous
laughter,
Has strangely silent grown:
The path so easy when we wallec to-
gether
Is hard to tread alone
Alone, yet not alone. for hearts SO
closely
Entwined AS mine and thine
Are one forever. though we walk no
longer
Thy dear hand fast In mine.
For time and for eternity''-how often
heard that low. deep tone:
Each day OF time but linked our hearts
more closely.
And thou art stiil my own.
Death only robbed me of the body. hold
ing
Thy soul, my life's one star;
And still upon my life ! feel thee shining.
So near and yet so far
How rich is iifei Fond memory niunes
The darkness of to-day.
Eternity's calm glory casts a brightness
Along my lonely way.
Patience. my SOUL Think. in thy darkest
hours.
or joys that thou hast known.
Courage. my hearti Each day the hour
draws nearer
When thou shalt claim thine own.
-Lida N. piederich In Donahoe's Maya
zine.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-11
wonan,. Waist.

Waists made with square yokcs arc
much liked and are peculiarly well
adapted to tho seasons fine and soft
materials. This very stylish model in
ciudes that feature and. in addition.
the epnulettos which give the broad
shouldered line now so much In
vogue. AS shown II Is made OF white
batiste with trimming OF Valenciennes
lace and tiny white bands. but 1t could
be reproduced In any of the washable
fabrics and also In the fashionable
simple silks and soft woods.
The quantity of material required
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-11

The colonel entered the cafe blink.
ing his eyes like an owl as he stepped
from the brilliantly lighted street into
the cool darkness of the cafe. He
stopped in astonishment when he saw
the filibuster and Bob Nelson together.
The filibuster called him over.
Colonel" said the fllibuster. my
friend, Mr.. Martin, thought l ought to
acquaint you with the fact that | have
sold him 200 stands OF arms and cart
ridges to match"
The colonel shrugged his shoulders.
81 know it,, he said briefly. For that