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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-06-23
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The law firm of Moore and
Ledwich has been dissolved.
Ply Wymore of Galloway, was
in the city Saturday attending
court.
l.. D. George and wife went to
Cumro Sunday where they are
spending the week visiting re-
latives.
The only applicant for rural
mail route carrier that appeared
for examination last Saturday
was Walter Moore.
J. r. Orvis has sold his inter
est in Sargent and has moved to
his farm near Walworth where
he has large body of land.
A. c. Delano, postmaster of
Lee Park, has resigned This
leaves a chance for an appoint
nent for some good loyal citizen
OF that vicinity.
District court adjourned Satur-
day. After IA weeks vacation
court will reconvene to try equity
cases. The jury was discharged
last Friday evening.
J. ]. Douglas of Galloway,
came in from Omaha Tuesday
morning where he has been since
the 3rd of May, serving as juror
in the Federal Court.
Rev. ]. r. Woods of Mason
City, preached the |. o. O. F.
memorial sermon IN this city
Sunday afternoon. The services
were held in the M. E. church,
Ole Stran of Aurora, was a
friendly caller at this office
Saturday, in company with ]. A.
Hutchinson. They came down
from Blain cou nty Friday, where
Mr.. Hutchinson has a homestead.
Grandma Holcomb of Seattle,
Washington, is visiting in the
vicinity with her relatives. She
expects to continue her journey
e asst to her old home in Indiana
before she returns to the Pacific
coast.
Mrs. Geo. Willing and daugh'
ter Irma, went to Colorado Satur.
day to visit sister of Mrs. Will
ing, Mrs. Reed near Orchard.
Mrs. G. O. Wendall of Dixon
Ills, another sister is also visit.
ing there. They will visit
friends at Denver before they
return.
The Ansley Chronicle says
Of. w. Carlin was at Broker
Bow Tuesday of last week and
closed a deal with the Custer
National Bank to lay cement
walks around their property
This is the kind of permanent
improvement the city needs and
we hope as the Custer Nationa
mas set the pace tnat many otneT:
will do likewise.
The editor made trip to Sar
gent last week by the way O
Weissert and returned on thu
northern route by Doris. Thu
prospects for small grain is no
only fine, but the acreage is mucl
larger than has been sown TO
several years. The corn is
good stand but most of it wa
yet small and much of it was be
ing worked the first time. A
but little of the ground is fou
the chances are good for a goot
crop of corn.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-06-23
Driven tO desperation.

Living at an out of the way
place, remote from civilization, a
family is often driven to despera-
tion in case of accident, result
ing in burns, cuts, wounds, ul-
GERS, etc. Lay in a supply of
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It's the
best on each. Csc at Lee Bros.
drug store.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-06-23

Ladies, do those skirts need
immediate attention? If SO, bring
them to the Pantatorium over
Haeberle's drug store.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-06-23

The ladies Of the M. e. church
realized $2S from their ice cream
and strawberry social Saturday
afternoon and night.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-06-23

Peter Beck of Georgetown, was
a friendly caller at this office
Tuesday. Mr.. Beck reports the
crop prospects fine in his locality.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-06-23

Gentlemen are your suits in a
neat condition for the Fourth? If
not, remember the Pantatorium
over Haeberle's drug store.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-06-23
School Supplies,
Rag Garnet for sale.

The Ladies Aid of the Baptist
church has IS yards of rag carpet
for sale at 35c, at w. A. George
& Co. store, north of square.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-06-23
Cherries! Cherries!!

Everybody go to Squires Bros.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-07-02
LiRERTYTOWN.

Mr.. Henry Rayne. of Powellsville.
spent Sunday with his cousin. Mr.. John
Rayne.
Mr.. Bassett Rayne spent Saturday and
Sunday with Mr.. Isaac Williams. near
Willards.
The Misses Eva and Edna Holloway,
of Newark. visited relatives and friends
here Saturday and Sunday
Mr.. J. w. Griffin. of Lewcs. Delaware.
came home Saturday. remaining until
Monday with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Edward Griffin.
Messrs Lemuel Rayne and Herman
Patey. of Powellsville. spent Sunday at
the home of Mr.. Sewell Rayne.
Miss Annie Birmingham spent Sunday
with friends in Timmonstown.
Miss Mamie Townsend, of QueponcO.
spent Saturday and Sunday with Miss
Ella Nichols.
Miss Ethel Smack of Ironshire, spent
Sunday with her cousins, THE Misses
Cotilda and Olivia Timmons.
Messrs. Parker Rayne and Isaac
Smack are on the sick list this week.
Many of our young people attended
a festival at Mt. Pleasant, last Saturday
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-07-02
NEWARK.

Mrs. George Converse. of Picture Rack,
Pennsylvania. is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Arthur Smack.
Mr. William Tilghman and sister.
Miss Lizzie. visited their aunt. Mrs.
Rosa Morris. near Wilton. Sunday.
mir Edward Smack. died at his home
FEAR here after lingering illness. He
G6Qves three small children to mourn
|thGr loss. The little ones have the
SYMPATHY OF the people of this entire
community. His remains were inferred
in the NJ. p. Church near here. of which
he was member The funeral services
were conducted by the pastor. Rev
Avery Donovan.
Mr.. James Dirickson, Mr.. Grover
Ewell. Mr.. Harry Jarvis. of Berlin. and
Mr.. Charlie Dennis. formerly of this
place were visitors in our town, Sunday
Miss Susie Butler visited her sister,
Mrs. Elijah Bradford. near Berlin. Sun
lay.
Rev. DIR. Grice. superintendent of the
anti-Saloon League. of Maryland, will
speak in the interest of the cause in the
NJ. +. Church next Sunday morning and
evening. and at Trinity NJ. p. Church
in the afternoon. Come out and hear
him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Mumford and
two children returned to their home in
Jersey City Monday. accompanied by
his brother. Mr. Harvey Mumford.
Miss Sallle Causey. of Virginia. Miss
Jane McAllen, and Miss Rachel Dono-
van. of Snow Hill. spent Sunday with
their friend. Miss Maud Bowen.
Mr.. Samuel Dobson and sister. Miss
Augusta. returned to their home in
Millsboro Monday. after spending Il few
DAYS with relatives here.
Mr.. Taylor Dennis is having the front
part of his store rebuilt
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Lodge Officers Elected.

MECHANICS.
The Jr. .. U. A NJ. met in their Coun-
Gil room last Monday evening and elected
the following officers:
Councilor-w William Politt.
Vice CouncilOr-GeOrge Bonneville
Assistant Walter Hearth
way.
Chaplain-John Wimbrow
Outside Sentinrl-Charlie Hales.
Inside Sentinel-(ieorge Richie.
Conductor-(irover Tubbs.
Warden Elijah Lank.
After which they adjourned until July
II rs the next regularly meeting night
comes on the 18th of July.
RED MEN
The braves of Nassawango Tribe of
Red men of Snow Hill met in their c0un-
Gil tent last Thursday sleep and elected
the following officers.
Sachem-W William L. Hales.
Senior Sagamore-Hurley J. Esham.
Junior Sycamore Harry Juckett.
Prophet-D. J. Bradford.
Chief of Records-W. A. McAllen.
Collector of Wampum-R w. Town
send
Keeper of wampum Thomas O.
Dunlap
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
The following officers of knights of
Pythias. Atlantic Lodge. No. 40. were
elected at the semi-annual election We'd
nesday night Chancellor Commander,
VIM +. Johnson: Vicc-C Chancellor, q.
+. Mumford; Prelate, o. ID. Collins;
Master of Work. Frank Peters; Master
at Arms. I. Spence Smith. The installa-
ton of officers will take place next We'd
nesday evening. All members are re-
quested to be present.
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GIRDLE7REE.

Rev. Mr. Gayer is spending this
week in Stockton.
Mr. and Mrs George Soper are visit
ing friends on ChiDcoteague Island. :
Messrs James Redden and Charles
Pilchard. of Cape Charles, are home on
II visit.
The NJ. + Church, which has recenN
ly been repaired. will be reopened n
Sunday. July Sd. 4 special program
has been prep red All are cordially
invited.
Mr. and Mrs. O. V. Rowley spent q
part of last week with friends on Chin
colleague Island
Misses Retta Watson and Hattie
Webb spent Thursday with the latter
aunt. Mrs. A. X. Sharpley. at Stockton.
The Ladies Aid Society will hold a
festival on Monday and Tuesday even
ings. the fourth and fifth of July, in the
yard of the NJ. f. Church.
We are sorry to report that Mrs.
Charlotte Gordy is quite sick at the
home of her son. Mr.. J. Il. Gordy.
Mrs. l.. W. Onley and little son,
Richard. visited friends in Snow Hill
Wednesday.
Mr. Franklin Scarborough is visiting
his uncle. Mr.. William Scarborough. ut
Franktown, Va
Mrs. Clayton T. Richardson, of Chin
colleague, was welcome visitor at the
home of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Sewell Jones. Thursday and Friday
Mr.. p. W. Scarborough aud fami y
left Tuesday for Ocean City, where
they will spend the summer.
MIR. John Rowley, of Chincoteague,
waf welcome visitor in our town q
part of this week.
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STOCKTON.

Prof. Charles $ Richardson and wife.
Of College Park. are the guests of Mrs
Richardson's parents. Mr. and Mrs H. r
Wharton
Mrs. Harry Bratten and twin boys,
of Vienna. are visiting the home of Mr.
VIM. Bratten.
Mr. Runkle, from the west. was II
guest of his aunt. Mrs. james Besson. this
week
Mrs. Stupes. of Brooklyn. is n guest
at the home of Mr.. l. J. Houston.
Mr.. and Mrs Clarence Vincent, Of
Snow Hill. attended the W, dding If
their cousin. Miss Bessie Burbage, Wed
nesday.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Henry Burbage. Of New
port News. are visiting their mother.
Mrs. Nancy Burbage.
Mr.. James X. Smack returned Satur-
day from a visit tn his son in Philadcl-
phia.
Mrs. Mary PAXTON. and children. re-
turned last week from visit to her
brother. Mr.. Harry Bratten. in Vienna.
Mrs. Miller and daughter. Mildred.
visited friends in Snow Hill last week.
Miss Lizzie Logan and daughter. Lois,
visited friends here this week.
The children's day services will be held
one week from Sunday. on July 10, in
the NJ p. Church. at Porterville.
Mrs. Alverta Payne and daughter.
Miss Annie, who have been visiting
friends here. returned to their home in
Baltimore. Monday.
Miss Fanny Conner, of Philadelphia,
who has been visiting her parents here,
left "Wednesday for Ocean City where
she will assist her brothers in their
place of business
Misses Mary Cherix and Lille Nichol-
son are visiting friends in Chincoteague
A telephone has been put in the barrel
factory for the benefit Of the Farmers
Exchange. Mr.. Charles Taylor is in
charge.
Mr.. Henry Rowley. of Pittsburg. is
sojourning at the Stockton House for
few weeks
Mr.. and Mrs f H. Taylor, spent last
Sunday at ritt's Greek with Mrs. Tay-
lor's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Pilchard
Mrs. Elton Jones, returned last week
from Philadelphia. where she has been
for several weeks.
Mrs. Wilmer Hancock has bought of
Mr.. Clifford chatham his house and lot,
and will move here the coming year
Rev Z H. Miller will hold his child
ren's day services ut Remsons. Sunday
evening.
We were glad to see Miss Nellie
Barnes. of Girdletree. in our town this
week
The wedding of Miss Bessie Burbagc
to Mr. Parker Tull. of Philadelphia, took
place Wednesday, and takes from our
town one Of our sweetest and most pop
ular girls. Why don't the home boys
put stop to our girls leaving town
We wish them long and happy life.
An account of the marriage will b.,
found in another column of this p,per.
Miss Eva Bennett. of Philadelphia.
is visiting friends here.
Mrs Rose Haworth. of Philadelphia.
is the guest of her sister. Mrs. Mar
cellus Paradis.
Mrs. George Sharpley and son. Everett.
returned Tuesday from visit To her
daughter. Mrs. Walter Church. in Nor
folk
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-07-02
PEtty Stockton Wedding

Avery pretty wedding was solem-
iHZed the Gunby Presbyterian Church
Stockton. last Wednesday morning at
II 40. The contracting parties were
Mr. Charles Parker Tull. formerly OF
Stockton, now prosperous commission
merchant. of Philadelphia, and Miss
Bessie Burbage. youngest daughter of
Mrs. Nancy Burbage. of Stockton. and
one of the most popular young ladies of
that town. The church was filled To
Overflowing with the friends of the
happy couple. and the chancel was a
perfect mass of beautiful cut flowers
and potted plants placed there by the
loving young friends of the happy
bride
The maid of honor was Miss Eva
Burbage, sister of the bride; the best
man was Mr.. I. Frank Cannon, of
Philadelphia; the ushers were Messrs
John. Clarence, and Paul Burbage,
brothers of the bride, and Mr. Chestnut
Jones
To the strains of Mendelssohn' 5
wedding march. played by Miss Marcie
Houston, the bride entered upon the
arm of her brother. Mr. Henry b. Bur-
bage, of Newport News. who gave her
away. She was attired in becoming
gown of gray broad cloth with hat
and gloves to match. and carried a bou-,
quet of brides roses and maiden hail
ferns The maid of honor was attireA
in gown of white organdy with hat to
match.
Rev. J. b. North, pastor of the church.
performed the ceremony in a most i'm
pressive manner
A wedding breakfast was served to
the bridal party at ten O'Clock by Mrs.
Burbage
A large number of the people of
Stockton, and some from distance
were at the railroad station to wish Mr..
and Mrs. Tull pleasant journey to
their new home and extend good wishes
for their future happiness.
Out of town guests were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry b. Burbage. of Newport
News. Va. Mrs. w. +. Nottingham
and daughter. of Cape Charles. and Mr..
and Mrs. q l. Vincent. of Snow Hill
The bride was the recipient of many
useful and ornamental presents. The
groom presented her with handsome
new home in West Philadelphia. where
they will reside.
The MESSENGER tenders sincere con.
gratulations and best wishes for the
future happiness Of Mr.. and Mrs Tull.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-07-02
SIS, 100000 STREET I'M
PROvEMENT BONDS,
Snow Hill. Worcester County.
Maryland.

Sealed proposals will be received nv
the Mayor and Council of Snow Hill
for the purchase of thirty bonds If
S5O0.00 each until noon on July 9th.
1904.
Said bonds bear interest at rate of
five per centum, with coupons for same
dated January and July.
Two bonds fall due July LIST, 1925,
and two each. year thereafter. Bonds
will he delivered July 18th. dated July
list; accrued interest To he paid by the
purchaser.
The Mayor and Council reserve the
right To reject any and all bids.
w. ID. CoIDDRy. .IR.,
Mayor
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-07-02
Are Your Lungs Weak

Does the cough. left by the grippe
or the cold contracted during the win
ter. still hang on: Rydale's Elixir will
cure your cough and heal your weak
lungs. 1t kills the germs that cause
chronic throat and lung disease and
helps nature restore the weakened
organs tn health. Trial size 25c Family
size soc. p. ID. Cottnigham Il Co.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-07-02
BERLIN.

delphia Tuesday and returned home
Wednesday with his son. Wallace, who
has been to school in Philadelphia.
Mrs Daisy Swift returned from visit
TO friends and relatives in Frankford.
Monday evening.
Mrs. Ebe Holland left Monday for
Indian River Station to visit her par
ents. Capt. and Mrs. W. Vickers.
Quite number of our young ladies
went to Snow Hill this week to take the
teachers examination Among them
were the Misses Sallie Henry. Ruth
Hammond. Virgie Trader. and Virgie
Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs Eugene Adkins have
moved to Ocean City this week to spend
the summer.
NJ. +. Church held their annual picnic
farm.
Mr.. and Mrs John Rayne left Thurs
day for Ocean City for the summer sea-
son.
The festival of our Episcopal friends
l4st week in the High School yard was
quite success. They cleared about $50.
Miss Lizzie Timmons and Mr.. Frank
YIgre were married June Odd. 1904, by
the Rev. J. +. Brooks, at the home of
the brides sister, Mrs. William Work
man.
Providence permitting, there will be
preaching i'll the Presbyterian Church
by the pastor tomorrow morning and
evening. Y. p. NJ. at o'clock Leader,
Mrs. W. H. Bancroft.
Mrs. Willard Hearn and little daugh-
ter, Gladys. who have been visiting
their parents near Salisbury, returned
home Monday night.
Miss Maggie Holland. of Milford, is
making her brother, DIR. Ebe Holland, u
visit of several weeks
Mr.. Frank Hall. of Wilmington, came
last Saturday to visit his aunt. Mrs
Samuel Hastings.
Children's Day exercises at the Neigh
borhOod Sunday School Tomorrow af-
ternOon. at two o'clock Every one
cordially invited to attend.
Miss Mamie Jarvis, of Philadelphia,
came last Saturday night to spend the
summer with her aunt. Mrs. Lizzie
Taylor.
Mrs. Nettie Trader left Wednesday
for Ocean City to spend the summer.
Miss Virgie will be bookkeeper for Mr..
II. B. Purnell
Miss Marie Pitts. who has been visit
ing friends in Hannibal, No, and at
tending the st. Louis Exposition return
ed home Tuesday night, very much
pleased with her trip.
MIR. John Erickson is home this week
with his family.
Mrs. Sarah LeCato, who has been
visiting in Virginia aud Baltimore. re-
turned home Thursday accompanied by
her neice. Miss Daisy Birmingham.
Miss Minnie Davis left Monday for
Georgetown tn visit her aunt.
Mr.. Grandson Keas is visiting his
son. MIR. Robert Keas. on Chincoteague
Island.
Miss BERTHE III useholder. of Delaware
City. came Tuesday to visit her sister.
Mrs. Robert Adkins.
Mr.. Joseph Taylor and family. who
have been living in Delmar. have moved
back to Berlin.
Mr.. f. s. Furbush has been to Balti-
more this week attending clothing
sale.
Messrs. Fred Massey and Edmund
Powell. of Philadelphia. came home to
night to spend their vacation with their
parents.
DIR. Cyrus Dirickson. of Berlin. and
Miss Hester Lewis. of Catawissa Penn.
were married Tuesday. the 2Sth.
Mrs Mary Williams. who has been
living on Church ST.. moved Thursday
to Williams St with her son. George
Williams.
Mrs. Thomas johnson, of Baltimore.
came Tuesday to visit her neice, Mrs.
Frank Hammond.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-07-02
The Good Old Summer Time (:

In the good old summer time. when
bicycles throng the thoroughfares. and
farm animals and roadsteIs are all kept
busy. accidents to man and beast are of
frequent occurance. Elliott's Emulsi-
fled Oil Liniment is the most Sc. viceable
accident and emergency liniment in use
1t relieves quickly and heals speedily
cuts. COMMISSIONS. bruises. sprains. etc.
You get one-half pint for 25c. and you
get your money back if not satisfied p
ID. Oottingham Il %.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-07-02
\ Great Ruler.

One of the greatest of rulers is the
liver. 1t governs the human organism.
When the liver is out of order the whole
system becomes diseased. Keep your
liver healthy by using Rydale's Liver
Tablets. They cure all liver trouble.
They cure constipation. Your money
back il they do not give satisfaction. L.
ID. Oottingham & Co.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-07-02

Rev. John Reid. Jr.. of Great Falls.
Mont. recommended Ely's Cream Balm
To me. can emphasize his statement.
1T is il positive cure for catarrh if used
as directed. Rev. Francis w. Poole,
Pastor Central Pres. Church. Helena.
Mont
After using Ely's Cream Balm six
weeks believe myself cured of C ,tarrh.
Joseph Stewart, Grand Ave. Buffalo.
N y.
The Balm does not irritate or cause
snceZing. Sold by druggists at 80 cts.
or mailed by Ely Brothers. 56 Warren
| St, New York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-27
a RAILROAD PILOT.

William y. Whitley. who T. well known through
out TIE country because Of his former extensive
business IN the manufacture Of reaping machines
has idea Tor a safety railroad train which
he is calling the attention o. railroad men. The
new system O. train operation was recently made
the subject OF q patent. Mr.. Whitley makes
addition q enc 20 the usual crew OF the
train. This nan he calls pilot and tho new
q the locomotive, where he can keep his eye
The track ahead and the signals well all
treslaszCTs the line IN front OF the train The
engineer has fun control 81 the train at present
u-tl such time the pilot finds himself called
upon 20 act wLeIeupon by the manipulation OF
levers ana touch buttons DE assumes charge OF the
train ana the engineer Is helpless 10 interfere.
The pilot Is especially equipped for observation.
Mr.. II l.tely has designed "A specially constructed
pair q glasses with q double arrangement Of lens
for long and short vision From MS position IN
the glass cab the pilot can see a mile ahead, on
q straight track, aud on curves u Is his duty TO
Doe ever alert and ready 10 stop the train in an
instant y necessary.
Al night the pilot IS supplied with a powerful
searCLllEEr suspended over his head. and fastened
90 his shoulders in such a way that the Hight can
Doe entirely controlled by the movements OF his
body. This Is done in order that his hands may
all times for the operation Of the various
safety devices az his elbow.
The atEisability q making IN addition 70 the
train crew is matter which has been discussed
for little time. but heretofore the suggestion
has been 10 put the extra man IN the cab.
Nr. Whitley SIS resident Of Springfield, Ohio.
-tI'hila pkla Record.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-27

ton Of tho sun. cut into tho monument On other
obelisks there hints OF moon. or half moon
In few instances there IS picture writing ana III
at least one case an inscription which seems TO
be a record OF a single victory or campaign
against rebels.
At the base Of many OF the monoliths are found
the ruins OF affairs. On at least one Is carved
vine with leaves and grapes. which are certainly
peaceful their suggestion However, deIreSsloIS
and holes I'm tho stone lead Mrs. Bent and her
husband 10 believe that the affairs were meant
for sacrifice end were shaped so that blood would
drain of readily. In the centre OF one aItaT meas
urinE nearly eight feet by nine. is a raised piat-
form in which Is cut a two handled vessel. prob
nbly meant to catch the blood OF a victim
Taking both the affairs and the figures OF inc
sun and moon into consideration. 1t IS thought
that the stones were connected IN some manner
with religious ceremonies.
In the same neighborhOod are many toInbs'
cut out OF solid rock one CONTAINING an elaborate
| sarcophagus The form Of the tombs Is creek
! and there are other evidences OF Greek influence
upon the architecture OF the region The inscrlp-
| ton just referred %. moreover. is cut IN TWO
different texts. Greek and saboean. Ooeishs are
/ 90 closely associated iE tho public Eilnd with
Egyptian civilization that one cannot help WoAdeI
| ing II the latter also had not some snare il snap
ing the practices OF ancient Ethiopia "li'-h %
| now known as Abyssinia- The engineering APP
| nliances with which such enormous masses were
transported from the quarrles and lifted INTO place
must have been tEe same IA both cases
! It Is difficult age OF these oDelis'-S az
Aksurn exactv. The Sabe3ns were an ARABIAN p'o-
| ME who extended their sway across the Red Sea
several centuries before the beginning OF the Chts
| tsn era Their dialect is closely akin TO pure
| Arabic and also 10 what IS called the Ethiopian
| language AS Christianity was introduced into
the country about 90 $50 A d. II is fair 10
presume that the religious rites that were eel
brated at tac base of tho obelisks OF Aksum were
discontinued at that time. Hence the monoliths
themselves must have been erected NJ a still
| earlier period.
! There are evidences Of completely buried ruin:
| Of great extent at Aksum, and there Is ample
| testimony in Roman and Persian history that Jnt
| city was OF great size and Importance Moth
| Ing IN the way of excavation has yet been at
tempted there in modern times Were such In
J vestigation practicable, II might throw much
I fore the dawn Of Christianity.