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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-10-02
GIRL WIDER THAN HER HIGHT.
A Maine Lass, whose Waist Meas
ures Four Feet Five Inches Around.

A Maine Lass, Whose Waist Meas
ures Four Feet Five Inches Around.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
South Bluehill, Me-. Sept. 2s.-The
natives of this town are very proud Of
their various possessions, but most of
all over having the privilege of having
the prize fat Lass of this part of the
country for they believe that In Miss
Cassie NJ. Carter. OF South Bluehlli,
they have the prize heavyweight wom-
an of the country.
Miss Carter is %, weighs 1856 pounds
now, and IL still growing, although she
takes plenty Of outdoor exercise. She
has good health and a hearty appetite,
and her dimensions appear to increase
every month. She is only feet s
inches tall, but she measures 4 feet 5
inches around the waist, is an even 5
feet bust measure and II requires s
feet OF tape to reach around her hips.
Miss Carter does not do any worry
ing about her weight. She has an APP
petite that calls for three hearty meals
every day, and as yet has not express
ed any desire TO go on a diet as
means of reducing her size.
When she was born there was moth
ing about her to distinguish her from
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-10-02

in blue muslin, with ivory lettering, and
that the authors autograph appears
on the cover. AS for the tale itself,
we feel hesitancy in describing it
after the touching appeal made by the
author. Let he who wants to know
the plot read the book for himself
and let us simply note that rural Eng
land of the present day is the place,
that the principal figures in the story
are John Walden and Maryllia Van
court-one broad-minded village rec
tor and the other charming girl who
has wearied of Stiffness of social high
life: that the action has in it enough
of quick-moving to keep the reader in
terested; that the pictures of English
country life are exceedingly well done,
and that, finally, there is a very small
proportion of the ranting and the abb
surd attacking of the educated classes
that has spoiled so many books By
Miss Corelli.
The First American King. BY George
Gordon Hastings, New York. The
Smart Set Publishing Co. Cloth
S54 pages. Price $3.50.
Wit, sarcasm. irony and humor chase
each other through the pages. There
is some politics and a good deal of
social froth in the story. Through the
thinly-veiled names of the leading
characters the reader seems to recog-
nize some of the leading political and
social lights of the country; and IL
may be that the character sketching
is fairly accurate. At all events IL
is very bright and entertaining; and
IL doesn't leave a bad taste in the
mouth. The book will be read ana
talked about for its merit.
Con and Mayne's First Principles of
Agriculture. BY Emmett S. Goff
New York. The American Book
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-10-02

study of Words a fascinating and
scholarly work. OF this there are two
text editions obtainable for about 81
each. The Unit Books" system
makes the price Sc cents, for a hand
somer book. No. of the series has
for its title, National Documents"
These documents" embrace every
thing essential from the foundation of
the government to the present day
the first charter of Virginia, the Dec
laration of independence, the consti-
tuition of the United States, and so on,
right on down to the documents re-
lating to the Panama ship canal, dated
1904. Could more valuable book he
imagined? And it's all in neat little
volume that can be handled comforta-
bly, in one handl
AS said before, Mr.. Bell has solved
the problem of popular book-making.
mechanically. They are printed on
fine quality of thin, opaque paper,
bound plainly but handsomely in
green cloth, and priced so low that
anybody may own one of them. The
Unit Books" are reprints, truly; but
they are all classics or at least stand
ards, without which no library can
POSSIBLY be complete.
6od'S GOOD Man. BY Marie Corelli.
New York: Dodd, Mead & Co., 372
Fifth avenue. Cloth; 522 pages; price
$3.50.
1t requires a stout heart and a firm
purpose to face more than 500 pages
On small type by Miss Corelli for re-
view. And this is more than ever true
when it is noted that the lady assumes
from the very beginning-in advance
OF the beginning, even-that the re-
viewer is going to be unkind and say
harsh things about her work Here,
pefore we have formal introduction
10 Gods Good Man" we have the
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-10-02

author addressing herself TO the re-
viewer and charging him. by inference
at least, with being prone to various
sins of omission and commission, in so
far as her works are concerned. This
is Miss Corelli's Authors Note"
For all sins, whether of omission or
Nnon-omission, of construction or non
construction. or conformity or nom
conformity, of crudity or complexity. of
diffuseness or dullness. of expression
or of method, of inception or concep-
ton. of sequence or sequel, of singu-
larity or duality-likewise for all
errors. whether technical and pertain
ing to the printer. or literary ana per-
tanning to the author. and for every
thing imaginable or unimaginaNe that
be found commentable or uncommend .
able, pleasing or displeasing, aggra-
waiting or satisfying in this humble
love story for which no man will be
the wiser and no woman the worse,
GENTLE REVIEWER, BE MERCI-
Full UNTO ME!
AND.
From willful Interpretations. from sem
fences garbled, and randomly set forth
to the public without context, contin-
uation or conclusion, in attempt to do
injury to both the story and its writer
from the novel-skimmer's epitome,
abridgement, synopsis or running COM
mentary-and from the objective anal
ysis of literary-clique stylists,' and
other distinguished persons, who, by
reason of their superior intellectually
to all the rest of the world, are always
able, and more than ready, to con-
denim book without reading it.
MAY AN HONEST PRESS DELIVER
Me-"
In view of all this, it seems that
about the correct thing for the review
er to say is that the volume is bound
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-10-02
Elementary Woodworking.

Elementary Wood Working. BY Ed
win w. Foster. New York, CHM &
Co.
This book is especially designed to
meet modern conditions 1t is to be
placed in the hands of the student to
reinforce the oral instruction and
demonstration in the higher grammar
grades and in the first years of the
high school. The work is divided into
two parts. Part one describe the tools
most used in elementary benchwork
Part two deals with wood Beginning
with description of numbering OPP
erations it goes on to explain such
natural peculiarities as shrinkage,
warping, etc. Then follows a detailed
study of the woods and trees of the
United States. This is intended to
correlate the branch of nature study
with shop work, and is planned to
come at that period in the students
life when he is in constant contact
with the various woods used in con-
struction. Besides this, the leaf form
is studied as the best means of identi-
fication and the particular uses for
the various kinds of wood are ex-
planned. The book is profusely illus
trated with pictures and diagrams
showing the proper use of tools and
the action of their various parts.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-10-02

Company. Cloth; 256 pages. illus
trated; price so cents.
While not too difficult for boys and
girls in the lower classes. this volume
covers well the elements of agriculture
in its various branches. Commencing
with simple discussion of the soil
and its relation to plant life. it takes
up lesson by lesson. the principles
that a farmer should understand to
raise good crops and good live stock
The last lessons deal with the simpler
phases of landscape gardening. under
the title Improvement of Home and
School Yards" Throughout the les
sons include simple laboratory exer-
cises. The appendix contains tables
showing the constituents of folders
and foods, formulas for areas, volumes.
and the like, and diagrams of ami
mails with the names of their parts
The book is thoroughly Illustrated with
cuts and diagrams, and with eight
full-page colored plates of cattle, poul-
try and fruits.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-10-02
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
,~~~~-~-~-~-~~~~---~~~.~-~
Savannah Preparatory School

Barnard ST., between Gwinnett and
Hall.
Instructors for 1904.
Ormond b. Strong, A. b., Cornell.
Mathematics
Horace Mack, A. b., Cornell,
A. NJ, Yale.
Drawing, English Grammar and Lit
erature.
Samuel w. Ccons, A. B.. Trinity.
History and Geography.
Chas. II. Hayes, A. r., Princeton,
Latin and Greek.
Eric Berstrom. Pm. D., Harvard,
Physics, Chemistry. German.
Miss Mary Wayne, Vassar,
Reading aid Spelling.
The strongest faculty ever secured
by the school.
Fall Session Will Begin oct 8.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-10-02
The Savannah Academy
WI Open Its Thirty-sixth Annual
Session Oct. 3.
AT sos DRAYTON STREET.

Discipline and close application TO
studies have always been leading
characteristics Of this school. the
principal having studied at the West
Point Military Academy. and was six
years in active service. References
are given to DR. r. NJ. Thomson. Gus
tave II. Johnson, A. d. Harden and
many other prominent young men in
the city that have studied under Cap
tain Taliaferro. Reduced terms for
young boys. Georgia 'phpne ss4,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
DINNER AND MUSICALE
GIVEN AT WHITE HOUSE
President and Mrs. Roosevelt En-
tertained Members of Cabinet,
Diplomats and Others.
SANG AMERICAN SONGS

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.--President and
Mrs. Roosevelt entertained a large gather
ing at musicale at the White House to-
day. a dinner, at which about thirty
guests were present, preceded the musicale.
Those at the dinner included Secretary and
Mrs. Root Secretary Moody. Lieutenant
General Young, Mrs. West Roosevelt, Miss
Roosevelt, Miss Durand Miss Langham,
Miss Carow, Miss Elizabeth Kean, Miss
Fremont Miss Carlisle, Miss Bacon, Miss
Gwendolin Burden, Miss Tuckerman, Miss
Alice Parker, Mr.. Hansen, Mr.. Raikes, Mr..
Longworth, Mr.. Riddle, Major Riddle. Cap
tain Glldden, Lieutenant Bulman, David
Rishaem, Metcalf Bass and Ernest Howe.
The musical programme was made up of
forty numbers, all Of them American songs
They were divided into groups of American.
Indian and negro songs, familiar old songs
and modern American songs. David ID.
Bispham was the baritone, with Miss
Katherin Ruth Herman pianist. and Har-
old o. Smith, accompanies. The large au-
dience was made up of the members of the
Cabinet representatives of the diplomatic
corps number OF senators and represent
atives in Congress, army and navy officers
and others
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09

Mrs. McHenry, of Owensboro, Ky, with
Mr. and Mrs. William l.. Horne, and DR..
Wright. of Grand Rapids, with Mr.. and
Mrs. John Candee Dean.
The Woman's Society of the Maennerchor
held guest meeting yesterday afternoon,
each member having the privilege of invit-
ing one guest. The room was decorated
with red ana green. and the officers of the
society received the members and guests.
The programme was very interesting one
Mrs. Franz Bellinger read a paper on Scnu-
bert, which she divided in two parts, the
first relating to German songs and the
second to the greatest OF song writer's,
Schubert. The subjects were illustrated by
Mrs. Philip Goetz, who sang after the first
part of her paper THE Cradle Song and
the "Serenade," the latter with a violin OBJ
ligato b. Mr.. Hugh McGibney, and after
King
MGRATH-DUGAN.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BEDFORD. Ind. Jan. S.-The marriage
yesterday of Mr.. Maurice Francis McGrath
and Miss Julia Frances Dugan, daughter Of
Mr.. George Dugan, a cut-stone con-
tractor. took place at st. Vincent de
Paul's Church, the Rev. Father Mat
tingly officiating with the full and
impressive ceremony of the Cath
Ollie Church. The groom was attended by
Master Eddie Baker and the ushers were
Messrs. Joseph Multer, William Fitzgbbon
and Lawrence Duihue. The bride is one of
the most popular young women of Bed
ford and the groom Is superintendent of the
cut-stone work at the Bradley yards here
for the Indianapolis federal building They
to New York, the home of the groom on
their bridal trip.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
WISCONSIN GIRLS IRE
SAID TO BE KIDNAPPED
Two Fond du Lac Girls Throw a
Letter Telling Their Trouble
from a Train in Kansas.

CHANUTE. Kan, Jan. S.-Two girls.
Irene Stacey and Rena Douglas. OF Fond du
Lac, Wis. have been kidnapped by three
men. who have taken them TO the Indian
Territory from their home. according TO a
letter found near the railroad track south
of Chanute to-day. The letter. which was
well written. evidently had been thrown
from a southbound Santa Fe passenger
train. 1t was dated at Fond du Lac, Wis,
on Dec. 26, was signed by the two girls,
addressed TO Whoever finds this" and
reads as follows:
1--WE, Irene Stacey and Rena Douglas.
have been kidnapped by three men we have
never seen before and they say they are going
20 take us TO the Indian Territory. We are
on the train and IL we appeal 20 anyone.
they tell them we are crazy and that they
are taking US TO an asylum. Will you please
notify the authorities and have the men
locked up. and write 10 w. II. Stacey or
r. n. Douglas, Fond du Lac, Wis"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
KING And QUEEN ENJOY
PICNIC IN COUNTRY
Victor Emmanuel Adopts Demo-
cratic Ways-ClilnbS Fence and
Eats Lunch on Grass.

ROME, Jan. Skiing Victor Emmanuel
has adopted democratic ways To-day was
the thirty-first birthday of Queen Helena.
and, the weather being bright and spring
like. the King and Queen decided TO cele-
brate the event after the manner of the
middle class families by a picnic in the
country. The King ordered a simple lunch
prepared, and, accompanied by General
Brusati and the Duchess of Ascot, he and
the Queen went ten miles into the country
by automobile. Then they climbed a fence
and ate on the grass, returning in high
spirits
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
"WOMAN OF MYSTERY" IS
PARALYZED IND DYING
Mrs. Personette Was Former
School Teacher and Governor
Mount Was One of Her Pupils.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
KOKOMO. Ind. Jan. S.-Mrs. Mary Per-
sonette. an unknown woman. aged sixty
Ave years. was found parslyzed and dying
here to-day. She came here several months
ago and lived hermit. making no ac-
quaintances. She was known only as the
woman OF mystery" Investigation to-day
disclosed that she had a son. Charles Fer
sonette wallpaper dealer at Logansport,
and ne summoned.
In her girlhOod days Mrs. Personette was
Montgomery county school teacher, and
Governor Mount was one OF her pupils. Why
she chose TO lead the life Of a recluse Is un-
known. She cannot recover.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
Shopping Suggestions.

A miniature set of furs. intended for the
small woman OF fashion, consists of a muff
and tippet of soft krimmer edged with
$3.50
Sweaters for boys of all ages and sizes.
from the wee tot up TO the football enthus-
lasts. and in all imaginable color combna-
tions have been put on display in one fur
nishing shop at one dollar apiece.
The popular rage for copper things has
led to limitations of the red metal and
quaint little ash receiver with fluted edges.
which looks though it were wholly the
real thing, may be picked up in one Of the
shops for a few cents.
The rock crystal. which is newer and fully
as handsome as the cut glass; comes in
many pretty forms which are dainty ad-
juncts to the tea table or buffet. one of the
prettiest things is little three-cornered bot
tie to hold the rum which accompanies the
cup of afternoon tea. The designs of all the
articles are exceptionally artistic.
One of the lovely new library lamps has
a low bowl of irregular shape in dull brass
and the shade of heavy glass in shaded
green's is like the calyx of a flower in
closing the light. The lamp is not the most
satisfactory thing in the world 10 read by
but il is SO decorative in effect that one is
willing to overlook its defects in the utili-
tartan line.
The mission davenport is the latest and
handsomest piece of furniture in this popu-
lar style, but as the davenports are made
TO order they are not seen frequently The
arms and back are formed of picxets OF the
dull weathered oak and the broad low seat
is upholstered in green. Piled full OF pill
lows the davenport is thing OF beauty and
the most delightful OF lounging places.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
PAPAL BAN ON LOWCUT
GOWNS 1T RECEPTIONS
Members of the "Black Aristoc-
racy" Disturbed Over a Let
ter from Plus X.

ROME, Jan. s.-Members of the "Black
Society,"" an organization composed of the
faithful of the Holy See, are much disturbed
over the announcement that the Pope has
written to NJ. Martins D'Antas, Portuguese
ambassador and dean of the diplomatic
corps accredited to the Vatican, expressing
the desire that women should not wear low
cut gowns at receptions attended by
cardinals and other prelates. Great excite
ment has been aroused by the Pope's ac-
ton, especially among the women of the
diplomatic corps.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
AMBASSADOR CHOATE
AND MAVERICK STORY
Denies Report He Had Conference
with Home Office to Secure
Woman'S Release.

LONDON, Jan. S.-Ambassador Choate
said 20 the Associated Press to-day that
there was absolutely no truth I'm the story
published by news agency in the United
States that at q conference between the
ambassador and the officers Of the Home
Office final arrangements were made for
the release of Mrs. Maybrick, who had been
sentenced TO Imprisonment for life for
poisoning her husband and that as a result
OF this conference Mrs. Maybrick would be
liberated I'm April Ambassador Choate
said that he had done nothing whatever in
connection with the case.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
HOME DRESSMAKING HINTS.
BY MAY MANTON.

The advantage of undergarments that fit
smoothly over the hips is apparent at
glance. The drawers illustrated have that
merit and are otherwise shapely and COM
Portable. AS shown they are made of MAIN
sock with frill and insertion OF German val
enciennes lace, but material may be any of
the muslins preferred and trimming either
embroidery or lace. or the frill can be
omitted and a hem used in its stead
The drawers are open, with leg portions
of generous width The fullness at the ton
is collected in n succession of short darts
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
A Bnby's Chance for Life.
Yonth's Companion.

Youths Companion.
Since 1891 the mortality among children
less than one year old. in the city of Chi
cage. has decreased 60 per cent. and the
health department of that city ascribes this
remarkable result not so much 10 an inn
proved milk supply, the antitoxin treat
ment for diphtheria, and similar causes, as
10 the work accomplished by women's clubs
and other organizations in educating moth
ers in the hygiene OF young children. This
Is believed 10 be the principle agency In
improving the babies chances for life.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
BOSTON SCHOOLMHAMS
MUST NOT CHEW GUM

BOSTON. Jan. S.-School committeeman
have inaugurated a crusade against Boston
teachers chewing gum. a canvas has shown
that scores OF the instructors are gum
chewers and upon inquiry IL was learned
that most OF them came from Maine or
New Hampshire the spruce-gum produc-
ing states. where they had early acquired
the habit.
The committee on hygiene Of the school
board Will consider at its next meeting the
advisability of posting circular in all
schools, prohibiting the chewing Of gum by
either teachers OF pupils.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
Menus for Two Days.


Suggestions furnished by Table Talk to
housekeepers of moderate means:
breakfast
Fruit
Cerea Malta Sugar and Cream
Broiled Cannelon Philadelphia Potatoes
Mullins Coffee
Welsh Rarebit Cold Slaw
Cake Cocoa
Dinner
Tomato Soup
Corned Beef Mashed Potatoes
Savoy Cabbage Apple Salad
Waters Cheese
Corn Starch Blanc Mango
Breakfast
Fruit
Ralston Barley Food
Sugar and Cream
Stewed Kidneys Lyonnaise Potatoes
Parker House Rolls Coffee
Dinner
Clam Broth
Crown OF Pork Apple Sauce
Potato and Turnip Croquettes
Dreamed Satisfy
Celery Mayonnaise
Waters Cheese
Ice Cream
Coffee
Supper
Deviled CLANS
Rye Sandwiches
Cinnamon Buns Coffee
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
In the ThedterS
To-Day's SchduIe.

ENGLIsHs .-"Florodora." 2:l5 and Sis
p. m.
GRAND.-High-class vaudeville. 2:15 and
S:15 p. m.
PARK.-"The Pride of Jennico." and
p. m.
EMPIRE.-"A Night on Broadway" 2
and y. m.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, 3 and p. IN.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09

Building Inspector Stanley. The front
doors are made to swing outward aud
other repairs will be made.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
Greenwood.

Mrs. Salle Walton is the guest of her
daughter, Mrs. Ada Bass, in Indianapolis.
Mr.. James Shortridge and daughters.
Misses Hazel and Irene, of ST Paul, were
guests the first of the week of his sister
Mrs. j. NJ. Wishard. Miss Anna Stout
has returned from Trafalgar, where she
spent the holidays with her parents Mr..
and Mrs. George Stout. -. Mr.. Merrill Til
son, after spending his vacation with his
parents has returned TO the medical col
lege in indianapolis. Miss Katherine Bass
has returned to her school work in Indian
apolis after spending her vacation at home.
Mr.. Ernest Shortridge, of indianapolis.
was the guest of relatives here the first OF
the week....Mr. and Mrs. John Freeman.
OF Ewing, were guests this week of rela-
atives here. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hogate,
who have been spending the past few
months here, have returned 10 Indianapo-
lis for the remainder of the winter. Mr..
and Mrs. John McCalpin OF Kokomo, were
here this week to attend the funeral of
Mrs. McCalpin's mother, Mrs. Sarah Per-
sell. Mr.. and Mrs. James Henry have re-
turned from visit with relatives I'm North
Carolina. Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Laymon.
of Bargersville. were guests of his parents
here this week. Mr.. Robert Spllman, of
Frankfort, was with relatives here the
first of the week. Mr.. w. II. Combs, after
visit with his brother In Illinois, has re-
turned home. Mrs u. s. Whtenack who
has been dangerously sick for the past two
weeks, Is improving some. 49,. Miss Alma
Brewer has returned to Hanover College
after spending her vacation with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Brewer Mr..
and Mrs. John Jennings have announced
the engagement of their youngest daughter,
Elizabeth. and Mr. Harry Pedroe, OF In
danapolis. The wedding win take place
the last of the month. Miss Bessie White
sides. after spending her vacation at home,
has returned to her studies at Butler Col
lege. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Overman and
children, of Columbus. have returned home
after a visit with relatives here. Miss
Margaret Bass, who has been the guest OF
her parents the past two weeks, has re-
turned TO Bloomington Miss Blanche
Tinge was the guest OF relatives I'm Indian
apolis this week. Mr.. James Kelch was
called TO Trafalgar the first Of the week on
account OF the death of his mother Mr..
Charles Ferree, of Ewing. was the guest
the last of the week of his mother, Mrs. J.
NJ. Wshard Mrs. Bell jennings, OF In
dianapolis, was with relatives here this
week. Mrs. Matte Elliott. of Paris. ILL.,.
was the guest of relatives here this week.
80. Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Stanton gave
dinner Wednesday evening at their home on
West Maine street 10 large party OF
friends. Miss Edna Coughlin, who has
been the guest OF her sister, Mrs. Ethel
Clayton, in Mitchell, has returned home.