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The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26

Miss Emma B. Hopkins, who has
been spending a month at home will
leave for New York July and will
sail from there with Mrs. Foster July
II for Europe. to spend the summer
travelling abroad
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26

The Misses Bridgers of Tarboro will
be the guests for a few days this week
of Mrs. Walter G. Charlton.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26
Ladies' Muslin Underwear.
SPECIALS FOR MONDAY

Ladies' Night Gowns at ........4se
Ladies' White Underskirts for 49,. 4ac
Ladies Drawers. rfbed with tucks.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26
White Goods.
VERY SPECIAL.

biz lot Of White Dress Goods. reg
ulor zoe goods. for ...I2 I-2c
A beautiful line. White Pique Ma
dras. for ...... .... .....fke
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26
Wash Dress Goods.

t0-inch White Lawn. 15c quality
Tor .'... -. go. ....... 1Oc
So-inch Mercerized oxford Suitings,
Stripes and Polka Dots for. IL lac
ine lot of Ginghams. beautiful
patterns and quality. at ... iOc
Closing out lot of Colored Volts. SOL
ID and fancy patterns. az ~ lac
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Postell and their
family are at their summer home,
Beverley"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. James Earle. Jr., Miss
Cynthia Earle and Master Gilbert
Earle have moved to their cottage at
Tybee for the summer.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26

Edith Thtot left during the week for
Townsville to visit Mrs. j. p Stuart.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26

Mr.. ]. w. Macarthur and son, Mr..
Thomas w. Macarthur, of Atlanta. are
visiting their old home, Savannah.
They are the guests of their relatives,
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. l.. Exley, 127 Cor
don street, west, and Mrs. McArthur's
sister. Miss Sallie f. Constantine, at
White Bluff.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26

In a party camping out at Tybee
are Messrs. Harold Moynelo, Lyman
Wilcox, Ross Guerard, Allan Cults and
Eugene Jette
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26

We Garry aft the Popular Brands of Corsets
A Perfect Fitting IN White or Black, at 45c
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26

Mr.. A. r. Lawton. Jr., has returned
from Yale for the holidays.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26

Mr.. Dan Hops, who has been prac-
ticing law in New York for the past
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26

Miss Constance Chestnut is at home
for the summer holidays.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26

Mr.. H. K. Lucas and Mr.. Hal Nc
Leod left last night for Charleston to
spend to-day with friends on the Isle
of Palms.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26

Mrs. Warren Eli Of Memphis Is
guest of Mrs George w. Allen on Ogle-
thorpe avenue.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26

Mr. Charles A. Emerson has engaged
suite of apartments in the Pulaski.
the new apartment house on Charlton
street, near Barnard.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26

Mrs. L. l.. Heinz and daughter, Miss
Marie Starbuck, of Griffin, are visit
ing Mrs. S. L. Steed on McDonough
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-26

Miss Gene Richardson Foster, who
has been visiting Miss Marguerite Sill
va for the past month, Will return to
her home in Augusta to-day. She
will be accompanied by Miss Marquee
rite Silva. who will be her guest for
several weeks.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1904-11-25

Lee LuttrelI has purchased the Nc.
Mullin property in the west end OF the
town. Price paid. s425. The property
consists OF house and two acres Of
land.
Or. J, M. Miller was up from Crock.
cite Tuesday and spent the day with
relatives.
Capt. Jas. r. Buck, OF Bristol, spent
Sunday here with Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
w. Davis and Allan.
Capt. s. A. Flanagan spent day or
SO in Radford recently on railroad busi
ness.
Rev, w. P. Cooper was called to
Crocketts Sunday to preach the funeral
OF Miss Nancy Kitten, who died Satut-
day. She was 60 years old and had
been protesting christian "A years.
The largest crowd seen at Kings Grove
for many day attended her funeral.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1904-11-25
A Heavy Load.

To lift that load off OF the stomach take
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t dlgests what
you eat. Sour stomach. belching, gass
on stomach and all disorders Of the
stomach that are durable, are instantly
relieved and permanently cured by the
use OF Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. S. p.
Starts. druggist at 297 Nam street
New Britain, Conn. says: "Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure isgiviug such universal sat
isfaction and is so surely becoming the
positive relief and subsequent cure for
this distressing ailment. feel that /
am always sure to satisfy and crafty
my customers by recommending it to
them. write this to show how we'll the
remedy is spoken of here" Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure was discovered after wears
OF scientific experiments and will posi-
tiveiy cure all stomach troubles. Sold
by w. w. Buck & Co.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1904-11-25
MONKEY RUN.

Nov. 25.-Mr Worlsy Grubb and
wife were the guests OF Mr. Thomas Fo.
glesong Sunday.
Mrs. Chas. Blessing and Messrs Hen
ny Bridget and Bud Whitley were Wis
itars at Mr.. Frank Whitley's Sunday.
Mr.. Reese Whitley moved into his
new house this week. Mr.. Tibbs will
move into the house vacated.
Messrs Frank Whitley and r. o. Cam
eron went to Six Valley on Thrnksgiv
ing hunting expedition.
Grover Grub is all smiles as new
girl has q rived at his home.
Mr.. MAJ GO Musser has back slid GU,
in Smythe His Victory WAS almost won
but now he says he thinks he can find
his fate in Crawiish Vrley and is sins
ing l love thee, love but thee, with &
love tina shall not die, till the sun grow
cold and the stars arc old and the
leaves of the Judgment Book unfold.
Hige Bill.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1904-11-25
Death Of Jno. G. Brown.

Mr.. Jno. e. Brown died this morning
at his home in Wytheville after a
months illness from Bright's Disease.
Whilst his death WAS not unexpected
it comes as shock to bis many friends
Mr.. Brown was cashier of the Bank OF
Wytheville since it's establishment over
twenty years ago and the success OF
that institution is largely due to his in
fiuence. He was man of sterling
worth and upright character and his in
fluence as an honest, christian gentle
man will live long after he is laid to
rest. Mr.. Brown has wide and info
entail relationship in this end of the
county.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1904-11-25
GRosECLOsE VA.

Nov. 19.--Mr. E. #. Sprinkle and
family are at home for a while at Mr.
Jas. p. NeH's.
Robt. Freeman called to see Miss
Stella DAVIS Sunday.
The winter days passed of and we
are having some fair weather again, OF
which the farmer are taking advant-
age to get their corn husked and in the
crib.
The teachers OF this nelghborhood
attended the Teachers Institute which
was held at Marion this week.
Rev. j. A. Arndt will preach his fare
we'll sermon at Pleasant Hill Sunday,
much to the regret OF his people.
Mr.. Robert Crutchfleld has been on
the sick list for few days and Mr.. F.
j. Snavely WAS mail carrier in his place.
Mr. Jno. NJ. Wilson and wife were
visiting at Mrs III. B. " ilson's on last
Saturday and sunday.
Mr.. f. w. Grubb who has been right
sick for some weeks Is improving now.
DR.. T. d. Hawkins was called to see
Mrs. Abraham Buck who has pneumon-
ia.
Silly Billy.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1904-11-25

Mr.. A. J. Smith and wife returned to
Saltyllle Wednesday where they will
reside in the future. He recently sold
the Jacob Steffey place which he bought
OF j. A. Grubb last spring to J. P. Neff.
Adam Hillenberg, whose sickness We
have noted before, is reported as get
ting along alright now.
Rev. w. p. Cooper whose health has
not been SO very good lately, is now
mnch stronger than he was and is able
to fill his appointments.
Mr.. Raymond Hudson, OF Newport
News, was here Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. Walter Seagle, of Bluetield, iG
visiting his father in law, Mr.. G. A..
Doak. on Black Lick this week
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1904-11-25

Mr.. w. A. Johnston after six months
taur of the New England, Northern and
Western states 10 at home again.
J. Pat Davis left Wedn esday morn
ing for Austinville where he will spend
Thanksgiving with friends.
Mas. Mamie Walton who had been
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. JAS. T.
Prickett, for the pact week left w ednes
day for Chatham Hill.
Miss Leta Davis who is pupil of
Stonewall Jackson Institute at Abing
don, came home Wednesday and spent
the Thanksgiving holidays with home
folks.
Mr.. Fred II. Webb, who for nearly
three years has been with A. A. Gam
mon, Son & Co. of this place, left Mon.
day for Rogersyille, Tenn, where be
will take up railroad work IN the OK.
press department. Mr.. Webb is fine
young gentleman and has made many
friends here who regret to see him go
and will be glad to hear of his success
in his new field Of labor.
Rev. c. X. Miller has been right sick
this week, threatened with pneumonia,
but is said to be some better now.
L..G. Delp, of Graysou, left here to-
day for Elkhorn, West Va
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1904-11-25
MARION FINALE COLLEGE.

MISS Bessie Keys brother from Glade
Spring stopped OF to see her for few
hours Saturday.
The students OF Marlin College at
tended the Teachers Meeting at the pub
lie school Friday morning and heard a
very interesting talk by Prof, Surface
from Emory and Henry College.
Miss Nice Bonham spent few days
at her home in Chilhowie.
Misses Moore, Chevalier and Ashworth
took tea Saturday with Mrs. Burchtield.
Misses Edna and Mary Pratt OF Long.
hollow. spent Thursday and Friday with
their sister, Miss Maggie.
Nov. 20. II.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1904-11-25
N = = :: w Aslfo|ksWssternRA
Schedule in Effect July q. 1904
LEAVE Rural. RETREAT DAILY.

Schedule in Effect July a. 1904
LEAVE RURAL RETREAT DAILY.
1908 m, arrive E Radford 11:5O nj.
arrive Roanoke 1875 p m, arrive at
Lynchburg 1885 p m, Petersburg at
7;5s IN, Richmond e;o5 p m. and
Norfolk 1920 p m, Hagerstown
1870, p m. Pullman sleepers to
New York via Hagerstown and Har
risburg. Pullman buffet parlor car
Roanoke to Norfolk
8:51 p m, (Flng Stop arriving Roanoke
1850 p m. Solid train with Pull
man sleepers for Washington, Bal
tlmore, Philadelphia and New York
via Lynchburg Pullman Sleeper
Bristol to Norfolk, and Lynchburg
to Richmond.
800 p M, daily for points between Ru-
raj Retreat and Lynchburg, con-
meets at East Radford S;s7 m with
the st Louis Express for all points
west and northwest. Pullman
Sleepers East Radford to 81 Louis,
Blueleld and Cincinnati, and East
Radfofd to Philadelphia, ia Roam
oke.
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION
Leave Pulaski 6 a M daily, except
Sunday or Betty Baker and 500
nj. daily except Sunday for Galax
and Fries.
NEW RIVER BRANCH Leave East
Radford daily 600 m, for Colum
bus, Pullman Sleeper and dining
car TO S. Louis. 1865 M for Blue
field, Pocahontas. Tazewell, Norton
and WEIGH Pullman Sleepers to
Welch and s;2S p M daily. except
Sunday, for Blueheld and interme.
date stations.
l;OS For Bristol and local stations.
8;34 p m For Bristol and intermediate
stations. Pullman Sleeper to Knox
vile, Tenn
For further Information apply to.
9 l. Baumgardn~r. aot Rural Ret.
w Is BEVILL, g P A,
NJ F BRAGG, T P A. Roaneke, Va.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1904-11-25

Kyle Buck came home from Emory
to take Thanksgiving dinner with
homefolks.
Laddie Spence was her thursday on
short visit to his mother.
T. Y. Cranes, Of Ceres. was here on
hasiness today
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1904-11-25
A Good Complcxior.

"Sparkling eyes and rosy oheeks restor
ed by using DeWitt's Little Early Ris-
ers," so writes 8. p More. Of NacoQdo-
ches,, Tex. A certain cure for bilious
ness constipation. etc. Small plll--essy
10 take-easy to act. Sold by W. W.
Buck & Co,
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1904-11-25

Xmas Candies, Nuts, Seeded Raisins
Currants. A b. Hendricks q Co.
Scrim for Drawn Work at
A. B. Hendricks & Co.
Farmers Mercantile Company are
selling Clothing cheap.
They are going like hot CAKES. What?
Why, those pictures at A. B. Hendricks
& Co.
Look ont for Holiday goods at A. B
Hendricks & Co.
In Clothing Tor Men and Boys The
Ark has line the equal of any ever
shown in this section. II you want
something specially swell We have Sd
elegant line OF samples from which to
make your selection. Perfection in Fit
guaranteed.
The New Circular Wells at Gam
mons.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1904-11-25


A full line Of Ladies,
Misses and Childrens fleece
lined hose.
JUST IN
a new line Of the cele-
brated "CORLISS COON"
Collars and Skreemer Shoes
for young men.
ltyou are looking for a
bargain in a hat come
and see what
we have.
helms & Etter.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1904-11-25

Statement OF The Financial Condition
of The Augsburg Bank at Rural Re-
treat, in the State OF Virginia, at the
close Of business, Nov. 10, 1904,
made to the State Corporation Com
mission.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1904-11-25

All kinds of Lap Robes at prices to
suit the purchaser. Don't fail to
see U.S. We have what you want.
TARTER BROS.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1904-11-25

Goto the Farmers Mercantile Com
pany for your shoes; good quality at
a low price.
Cold weather is coming. Furs will be
In order. Call at Gammons and see the
Nobby Line they will have for your in
spection Saturday.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1904-11-25
Things For You.

We have all colors in all
wool Tricots. These goods
are simply beautiful and
only Socts per yd.
a strong line OF Broad
Cloth and Dress Flannels for
walking skirts.
You will find any thing
you want in our line
Of Flanneletts
and Out
ings.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1904-11-25
helms & Etter.
Hides Wanted.

BEEF HIDES and SHEEP HIDES
wanted. Will pay. hishest market
price, cash or goods.
Nov25 Farmers Mercantile Co.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1904-11-25

Ladies you can get nice Brooch or
handsome ring at Farmers Mercantile
Company.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1904-11-25
Get your Jacket and Hat now from
Cannon whlle the stock is complete.
acoACH EXCURSIONS"

Passengers to the Worlds Fair, can
purchase on each Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday dnring November. ten
day coach excursion tickets via Norfolk
& Western Railway to ST, Louis and re.
turn at very low rates. Excursion tick
cts with longer limit, are on sale daily
Rates and schedules furnished upon APP
plication to Agen9s Norfolk & W Western
Railway, or,
w. B. BEVILL.
General Passenger Agent,
Roanoke, Va.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-12
Taken with Cramps.

VIM. Kirmse, member of the bridge
gang working near Littleport was taken
suddenly i'll Thurspay night with cramps
and kind of cholera. His case was so
severe that he had to have the members
Of the crew wait upon him and Mr..
Clifford was called and consulted. He
told them he had medicine in the form
Of Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Dialrhoea Remedy that he thought
would help HIM out and accordingly
several doses were administered with
the result that the fellow was able to be
around next day. The incident speaks
quite highly of Mr.. Clifford s medicines.
Elkader. Iowa, Argus.
This remedy never fails. Keep it in
your home, it may save life For sale
by Riters Drug Stare.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-12
A Lawn Party.

A very pretty lawn party was
given by Mrs 0. II. Groo, assisted
by Miss Esther Underwood, Ill honor
of Miss Irene Douglas last Friday
evening. The prize for the Cat
Contest was awarded to Mrs. Haw-
YER, and the Musical Contest prize
to Miss Mary Hull. A light lunch
was served, and after enjoying
music, singing and games, the
young people went home feeling
they had had very pleasant time.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-12
Suicide Prevented,

The startling announcement that a
preventive of suicide had been discover
ed will interest many. A run down
system, or dependency invariably pre-
cede suicide and something has been
found that will prevent that condition
which makes suicide likely. At the
first thought Of self destruction take
Electric Bitterss 1t being :, great tonic
and nervine will strengthen the nerves
and build up the system It's also a
great Stomach, Liver and Kidney re-
gulator. Only SOC. Satisfaction guar
anteed by Ritter Bros. Druggist.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-12
Bear Lake as a Bathing Resort.

The writer was over to Fish
Haven and Glencoe for few DAYS
last week, having good time eat
ing, fishing and swimming. We
noticed that Bear Lake is becoming
a great bathing resort. While the
water is anything but hot, still
many claim the temperature was
just right for bathing. Hundreds
take plunge every week and seem
to enjoy it.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-12
ldaho's Representation.

Chairman Cowherd of the Demo-
cratic Congressional Campaign com
mlttee, today announced the men,
bers of the Democratic campaign
committee. It includes the follow
ing:
ldaho-Henry Heiltfeld
Fred 1. Dubois of Idaho is a
senate member.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-12
The Death Penalty

a little thing sometimes results in
death. Thus mere scratch. insipn;fi-
eant cuts or puny boils have paid the
death penalty. It is wise TO have
bnckien's Arnica Salve ever handy
It's the best salve on earth and will nra-
vent fatality, when burns, Sores JTlcaro
and Piles threaten. Only 25c. at R;tAr
Bros. Drug Store.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-12

agreed the department at Washing
ton today declared and Bleken
check of $4,000 forfeited, and award
ed the contract to Bates & Rogers
90. of Chicago for 1925, 923.
1t will be rememb ered thai the
Bleken bid was very much lower
than the others, and it is presumed
the contractors concluded they had
bid to low and found the easiest
way out was to forfeit their check.
The prompt action of the depart
ment in letting the contract to the
next lowest bidder will make but
slight delay in starting the work.
Capital News.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-12
Rooms at Fish Haven.

we have several furnished and
unfurmshed rooms to rent 70 n.rs;oa
spending the summer on Bear Lake.
'f'ne beach, row boats. etc. Meals
Il desired For particulars write
or apply to Mss. F. SrocK.
= " Fish Haven, Idaho.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-12

A grievous wall oftimes comes as re-
suit OF unbearable pain from over taxed
organs. Dizziness, backache, LIVER
complaint and Constipation. But
thanks to DR.. Kings New Life Pills
they put an end to it all. They are
gentle but thorough. Try them, Only
zoe. Guaranteed by Ritter Bros. Drug
Store.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-12
End OF Bitter Fight.

Two physicians had a long and stub
born fight with an abcess on my right
lung" writes j. F. Hughes of DUPONT
Ga, and gave me up. Everybody
thought my time had come. As a last
resort I tried DR.. King 8 New Discovery
for Consumption. The benefit receiy-
ed was striking and was ON my feet in
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-12
Forfeits the. Check.

Nels J. Bleken & CO., the con,
tractors who were recently awarded
the contract for building the Mimi
doka dam, failed to make good by
filing their bond within the time
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-12
For Democratic Convention.

The Q. S. /. Ry., will sell tickets
for the Democratic State Conven
ton at Lewiston, on August 18th
and 18th one fare, $29.75, for
round trip; good returning till
August 25th.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-12
Violent Attack of Diarrhoea Cured by
Chamb9riain'sC Collie, Cholera aud
Diarrhoea Remedy and Per- ~
haps u Life Saved.

"A short time ago was taken with a
violent attack of diarrhoea and believe
/ would have died if had not gotten
relief" says John j. Patton, a leading
citizen of Patton, Ala. "A friend re-
commended Chamberlain's Collie. Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy. bought
twenty-five cent bottle and after TAX
ing three doses Of it was entirely cured.
considered it the best remedy in the
world for bowel complaints. For sale
by Riters Drug store.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-12

a few days. Now I've entirely regained
my health" 1t conquers all Coughs.
Colds and Throat aud Lung troubles,
Guaranteed by Ritter Bros. Drug Store.
Price SOC, and $l.00. Trial bottles free.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-16
Japan's Sea Trainina.

In the eleventh or twelfth century
the Japanese were the most dishing
pirates of the East; in fact. We might
almost call them the vikings of the
East. They used junks-small ships
with scrap OF sail. but the little YES
sells in which the Danes once raided
our own coasts. or as the craft which
tine Pcnzance fishermen have today
With these junks the Japanese roamed
the seas. going everywhere along the
Chinese main. ravaging the coasts.
trading and bringing home priceless
works Of art from China
II was not until long afterward that
Che ruling authorities Of Japan. under
the great Emperor Hideyoshi. decided
that # suited their purpose 10 shut
on communication with the outside
world and TO 1--we To themselves trad.
ing merely among their own islands.
The cid japanese vikings were re-
duced to simple fishermen. and the
period of internal feudatory wars be-
gan. for at that time at least Japan
ese would fight because they loved it..
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-16
To Discuss Physical Chemistry.

The first number Of new review,
the Physikalisch-Chem Central
blatt, has just been issued. 1t is not
intended as a medium for the publiea-
ton of original work, but as a com
prehensive centralizing review OF
progress In physical chemistry. the ex-
traordinary rapid rise and develop
ment of which during the last decade
is almost unique IL the history of sci
ence. The abstracts are to appear
either in German, English or French.
and. so far as possible, will be fur
nished by the authors themselves.
The review will be issued twice a
month.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-16
NEGRO KINGDOMS IN AFRICA.
Many Are in High State of Culture
and Prosperity,

Now that the negro problem is a
live question in so many parts of the
country. ii is interesting TO know what
progress has been made by the ne
groes who remained in central Africa
and kept separate from the white peo-
pie.
For al least 1.400 years there has
been a number of negro kingdoms in
the heart of Africa. which are prac-
ticalIy self-governing, The kings are
elected and share their power with
queens. who are also elected to the
position. There is sort of nobility
into which any clever or prosperous
citizen can climb.
These kingdoms trade with each
other. They have regular market
days on which most of the buying
and selling is done. They found out
how To smelt iron long before Euro
peans learned the secret, and the na-
tive blacksmiths make some very ar
tistie iron weapons and ornaments.
These negroes are skillful wood
caryers. They are clever workers in
copper They have large herds of
cattle and well cultivated farms They
have a system of law that is quite
elaborate. In some cases these negro
people have reached high state Of
culture and prosperity.-Chicago
American