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The Savannah morning news., 1904-11-20
Do You Sing or Recite for a Guest Spend
ing the Evening With You?

If you can do either you are fortunate, but if yo
can do neither we can furnish you with machin
that will do it for you, and do it in manner tina
will please you and all your friends.
If it were not good we, would not sell it, as on
past record shows.
We have everything musical, from the cheapes
that's good to the best that's made.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-11-20

Continued on Eighth Page.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09
Island Lighthouses.

BY proclamation dated December %.
1903. President Roosevelt directed that
all public property of the former gov
eminent of Hawaii ceded heretofore
to the United States. and consisting
of lighthouses and public lands used
in connection Herewith. light vessels.
lighthouse tenders. beacons. buoys. sea
marks and their appendages and sup
plies and materials of all kinds pro-
vided therefor. be taken for the use
of the United States and that the De-
partment of Commerce and Labor.
through the light house board. be
charged with all administrative duties
relating to the Hawiian lighthouse es-
tablishment.
Secretary Cortelyou at once cabled
the Presidents proclamation to the
governor of Hawaii and informed him
that the Federal government would
assume charge of the Hawaiian light
house establishment January l. 1904.
The territorial government was
without funds to continue the light
house service of the islands after jan
uary 1. and the interests of commerce
and navigation required that the Fed
eral government should provide for
their maintenance from and after that
date.
The President December cath also
directed that the Department of Com
merce and Labor take charge of the
lighthouse and buoyage within the linn
its of the naval reservation at Guam
tanamo bay. Cuba.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09
EVENTS IN WASHINGTON AND
TRANSACTIONS OF CONGRESS-
Would Repeal Land Laws.

Senator Gibson of Montana. leader or
the movement in Congress for the repeal
public land acts, was before tbs pubic
land commission and urged repeal OF
the desert land, timber and stone and
homestead Communication acts.
He called attention to the immense
areas of lands being absorbed under
these laws, a large portion of which is
going into the hands OF corporations
and spectators. he said.
Referring to the argument being
made that repeal of the land laws
would prevent further accumulation OF
funds for government irrigation works
he said he would be pleased to see ir-
rigation works stopped rather than see
bad land laws retained on the statute
books.
He said the irrigation fund contains
$16,000.000 and is revolving or perpet-
ual. as money expended must be re-
turned by the beneficiaries under gov
eminent irrigation enterprises. Even
should the source OF further increase be
cut OF by land law repeal. the amount
would be increased to considerable
extent by sales of timber, and while
the fund might be crippled. 1t would
not be prcstrated.
Senator Gibson said he approved the
Quarles bill. which proposes repeal OF
all land laws excepting the homestead
Representative Mondell also appeared
before the committee and called atten-
tion to the fact that Canada. through
liberal land laws. is attracting large
numbers of settlers from this country
across the line into British Columbia
More generous land laws are needed In
this country to check this drain upon
our farming communities.
The land board will hold no further
meetings until after the return of its
members upon the live stock conven-
tons at Portland, Oregon. January 18th
to 18th. and will make no recommends
lions to Congress until that time.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

The Postoffice Department furnishes
the following statistics on the opera
lions of the federal postoffice system in
1903:
The gross selling value of stamped
envelopes and newspaper wrappers is
sued to postmasters was $18,S31 ,227.-
and their postage value was $17, ISL 1926,
leaving $1.O79.375 to defray the cost of
manufacture and distribution.
The total number of pieces OF
stamped paper issued to postmasters
during the fiscal year was 1924 500, 1876,
of the value of 1929 1881 $50. an increase
over the previous year of sixteen per
cent in number and fifteen per cent
in value. To these stamp supplies
should be added 9929.S47 stamp books.
the selling price of which over the
value of the stamps contained therein
was $9S.272. making the total number
OF pieces of stamped paper and stamp
books issued to postmasters 1904, 1872
OBS. of the value of 1929, 430.175.
There were 770,65G,95O postal cards
issued.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

teen years ! suffered
with terrible pain
in my back. ! did
rot know what 1t
was to enjoy a
nights rest, and
arose In the morn
ing feeling tired and
unrefreshed. My
suffering sometimes
was simply indie
scribable. When |
finished the first box
OF Doan's Kidney
Pills | felt like a
different woman. |
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

Commander Francis Fl. Delano of
the Nashville, who rendered conspicu-
Gus service at Colon at the time of the
recent revolution in Panama. has been
promoted to the rank of captain. Ow-
ing to physical disabilities. which have
now been removed the promotion of
Captain Delano has been deferred until
now.
At the instance of President Roose-
welt, who has interested himself in the
reports from abroad of massacres and
contemplated massacres of Jews In kis-
hineff, the State Department is making
active inquiry through its diplomatic
and consular Offices with the view to
ascertaining the exact situation as at.
fecting these people.
Five hundred children. youthful sons
and daughters of members of the Cab
met, senators. representatives. mem
bers of the diplomatic corps. assistant
secretaries of departments. army and
navy officers and Washington newspa-
per correspondents. were the guests of
Mrs Roosevelt at the White House on
the afternoon of December 26th
The condition of Secretary Hay re-
mains unchanged Contrary to the ex
pectation of his physician. the secre-
tary's bronchial trouble has not yield
ed to treatment and Mr. Hay will
probably leave early in January for
Thomasvilie. Georgia. The mild eli
mate has helped the secretary before
and it is hoped may again prove an eff
fective cure.
The secretary OF the treasury author
ICES the statement that the Philippine
land purchase bonds may be substitute
ed for government bonds now held as
security for public deposits on condi
tion that the government bonds thus
released be used as security for addi
tional circulation whenever in the
Judgment of the secretary of the treas
nry it is desirable to stimulate an in
crease in national bank circulation
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

The readers Of this paper will be pleased learn
that there Is At least dreaded disease that science
has been able to in all its stages and that IL
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure ia the only positive
cure known 70 the medical fraternity. Catarrh
be ng constitutional disease. requires constitu-
tional treatment. Hairs Catsrrh Cure 10 taken In.
ternally acting directly upon the blood and
surfaces of the system. thereby destroying tho
foundation of the disease, and giving tho patient
strength by building the constitution and Assistng
nature In doing its work. The proprietors have so
much faith in it's curative powers. that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any that It fails euro.
Send for list of testimonials.
Address F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists, 15c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

It would take the entire population
of the United States 100 days to shell
the corn crop by hand. Fortunately
for all of us. the steam shelter was in.
vented
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

continued until had taken five boxes.
Doan's Kidney Pills act very effec-
lively, very promptly. relieve the ach-
ing pains and all other annoying diff
culties."
Foster-AIllburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
For sale by all druggists. price 80
cents per box.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

A dairyman in New York state milks
COWS by electricity. But no device
has been invented that will get good
milk from COW that has been visit
ing the onions.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

King Victor Emmanuel's gift of
$4,000 to the fund for the relief of the
Macedonian refugees is from his pri-
vate purse. but some would say he
didn't earn the money
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

No doubt there are literary men who
will have their doubts about the great
ness of Herbert Spencer or the secur-
ity of his fame. When did any one
ever photograph him in various effec-
tive poses in his home?
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

W. X. Vanderbilt thinks the salaries
Of preachers should be reduced. Mr..
Vanderbilt seems to be rather I'M
grateful. A preacher did him quite
a favor when he wanted to get mar
ried awhile ago and the laws of the
Church of England almost thwarted
him.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

A Massachusetts lady-who'is also
a spinster-made burglar howl for
mercy by biting him. When a Massa-
chusetts spinster gets man in a
corner she is pretty sure to take ad-
vantage of the situation.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

Wos Gil took 100000 in cash with
him when he left San Domingo 1t
pays to be president down there II
one doesn't delay his departure too
long.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

The Antiprofanity league requests
You kindly not to swear. If you must
say something to express your feel
inss. say 20 fudge"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

Which writer of vaudeville sketches
will be the lucky one to receive an
order from Sara Bernhardt when she
comes to America for her last fare
we'll?
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

A story from abroad has 1t that n
man has gone crazy from eating corn.
Is the writer sure it wasn't a certain
popular corn product that befuddled
his brain?
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

As proof that Russia and Japan are
working harmoniously the ministries
can point out that the two powers
have even selected the same time for
putting their respective fleets into
war colors.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

The report that London court and
society circles are greatly startled by
the plan to establish "A censorship of
society morals can hardly be consid-
cred surprising
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

BY fifteen minutes active use Of n
snow shovel a man can pile up a beau
tiful reputation for public spirit among
his neighbors.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

What's this, Discord in the Doeme
family? And yet both Nine. Nordica.
the distinguished prima donna. and
her husband. the fascinating tenor.
have souls that are just chock full of
music.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

Salzer's New National oats yielded
in 1903 in Mich. $40 bu.. in Mo-, 255 bu..
in N. D.. $40 bu.. and in 30 other
states from $50 to 800 bu. per acre. Now
this Dat II generally grown in 1904.
farmers purse. Try it for 1904. Largest
Seed Potato and Alfalfa Clover grow
ers in America.
SalZer's Speltz. Beardless Barley.
Home Builder Corn. Macaroni Wheat.
Pea Dat. Billion Dollar Grass and Ear
Hest Canes are money makers for you.
Mr.. Farmer.
lust SEND THIS NOTICE AND l0c
in stamps to John A. SalZer Seed Co..
La Crosse. WIS. and receive in return
their big cntalog and lots OF farm seed
samples. wv. N. W
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

Perhaps the Chicago doctor who
thinks bathing shortens life bases his
theory upon the fact that tramps
never seem to die of.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

Where did that German army oficer
who is charged with 1000 separate
cases of cruelty get time for his
meals?
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

One day Russia considers Japan's
proposals and the next day Japan
considers Russia's proposals. but all
this has ceased to be news.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

DR.. Sargent found that champion
JeTr!es' right arm has shrunk little
since he examined him in 1899. but his
reputation hasn't.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

A Toledo woman has been sent to
the insane asylum because she read
Emerson--which was evidence enough
in Toledo.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

Have you noticed that beautiful
crocus. pushing its way up through the.
cold ground?" No: but I've been
gunnin' for that crow cuss tryin' to
pull w our corn
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

Now" said his mother severely,
you've got a stomach ache just be-
cause you stole into the pantry and
ate all that mine pie" Yes" groaned
the boy, but 1t was worth it,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09
COLORADO.

The ri,i icess. of course. disl not fire
the SHOT, Uus it was heard around the
worlu.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

Radiun Is at last within reach o
the ma yea. The Price has fallen t
$4,000 Per grain.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

OF more than 1000 prisoners re-
ceived at the Ohio state prison last
year not one could repeat the ten com
mandments.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09
inal,. on aettlna 1.

Come grocets say they don't keep De-
nance Starch because they have stock in
hand of ~ CT. brands, which they know
cannot be sold to customer who has once
used tho 1s OF. pkg. Defiance Starch for
s0mo money.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

Perhaps II Herbert Spencer had
been happily married he wouldn't
save died of senile decay at the age
Of SO.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

A Washington bard makes isthmus
rhyme with strabismus. Yet some
critics claim we have no more strong
poets.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

Tho Virginia senator who spent
Just ten cents in his successful cam
paign must have begrudged it awfully
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

lido not believe Pisos Cure for oonsumprios
has IN equal for coughs and colds--JoaN
BoIsa, Trinity Springs, Ind. Feb. IL. 1900
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

Colombia's trouble about getting an
army to the isthmus is great argu
ment in favor of good roads.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

A lake OF whitewash has been dis
covered in Jolo. There are some men
out there who ought to battle In 1t at
once.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children tcethng. sOftens the gums reduces in
alsyB pain, wind collie sc bottle.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

Patient-Doctor. / had n most horri'
dream last night. Doctor-What WAS II
Patient--I dreamed that I was paytni
your bill.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

Jones has new addition to his fami-
"" Indeed? must congratulate him.
Hold on-it's a son-in-law,"
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COMPLETELY RESTORED.

Mrs. p. Brunei. wife Of P. Brunei.
stock dealer, residence Bill Grand
ave.. Everett, Wash, says: For nj
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

lis Mrs. Lofty still in mourning fol
her late husband?' NO: only wearing
black for him."
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Il because made by an entirely different
process. Defiance Starch IL unlike any
other, better aud ons-third more for 10
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

It's an easy matter to bear tho aches
of anothcr's corns.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

The woman who wastes her breath
talking never seems in want of any.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

II you have smoked a Bullhead seen,
cigar you know how good they are: II
you have not. petter try one.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

No muss or failures made with
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

Some men are constantly trying to
lower the record of meanness.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09
viii Consider Treaty First.

At a meeting of the cabinet called
by the President December 18th the
Panama situation was the principal
subject under consideration. All the
members of the cabinet except Secre-
tary Hay, who was III. Secretary Shaw
and Attorney General Knox, who were
out of the city, were present. The
meeting was one of the longest held
for several weeks. the session consum-
ing quite two hours. At the conclusion
of the meeting the members were not
communicative, but it was learned that
in addition to discussion OF matters
relating to Panama several depart
mental matters of minor Importance
were considered.
Secretary Root was delayed nearly
half an hour in his arrival at the meet
ing. having been in conference with
General Reyes, the special represen-
tative of Colombia. This circumstance
caused 1t 10 transpire that during the
illness of Secretary Hay. Secretary
koot has been designated by the Pres
ldent to conduct the negotiations OF
l..is government with General Reyes.
Secretary Root laid before the Presi-
dent the details Of his interview with
the Colombian minister
Careful consideration was given TO
the Colombian note filed with the State
Department by General Reyes. but it
can be said that no answer yet has
been made to it. The note was sub
mitted by the Colombian minister IN
Spanish. Some delay was encountered
in the translation Of the document, but
finally the translation was laid before
the President and Secretary Root FOR
consideration. Secretary Root IN
formed General Reyes this afternoon
that the reply of this government was
not ready. but that it would be given
him as soon as possible. Secretary
Root will give the response to General
Reyes when a decision as to its pre-
else nature has been reached. No In
timation of the contents OF General
Reyes note or of the reply Of this
government is given from any author
itative source 1t is known, however.
that the administration regards the
ratification of the treaty with the re-
public of Panama as the first step to
be taken in the entire pending mat
ter. What this government: may do
subsequently will be determined at
least in part by the circumstances then
surrounding the case. Just now it is
said authoritatively there is nothing
in the situation to arouse serious con-
Germ.
General Reyes has not indicated to
Secretary Root what his intentions are
regarding his future movements. 1t
is presumed he will remain in Wash
ington at least until the reply of the
United States to his note shall have
been presented, but so far as can be
ascertained nothing different is known
as to his Intentions.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-01-09

Stops the Cough and
Works On the Cold
Laxative Brono Qui aine Tablets. Price DC.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-10-29

kick, you can determine where the
ball is to alight.
Always stay on the outside of the
getting around you, and drives him in
ward. where your line men would get
him II youo should not succeed in tack
ling the runner.
On not dive at the runner; slow up
slibhtly when approaching him and
make sure of your tackle.
Use your head" on your opponent;
90 at him little differently every
time; do not give your play away on
the offensive, and remember that there
are ten others on your team, and all
ypou are required to do is one-eleventh
OF the whole, but do that welI'
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-10-29
seeeeeeessssse
Watch the watch and don't stop your
watch until The watch stops.
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Home Mission Celebration

JoWo MISSION Ooteorati0n
Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Oct. 29.-The home
mission celebration. for which an In
ter-denominationa committee has been
preparing for some time, opened in
Festival hall at the exposition this aft
ernoon and will continue through to-
morrow and Monday. prominent mis-
sionaries and church workers. together
with representatives Of the great mis-
sionary boards are present from many
parts Of the country.
President A. L. Storms OF Iowa state
college. representing the Methodist
board. delivered the opening address
today. Other prominent participants
are DR.. w. NJ. Lawrence OF Chicago.
representing the Baptists; President
Cyrus Northrop Of the University of
Minnesota, representing the Congre-
gationalists; DIR. Cornelius Brett OF
Jersey City. representing the Reformed
church: Bishop d. s. futile OF Mis-
souri,. representing the Episcopal
church: DIR. A. g.. Hartman of Balti-
more. representing the Lutherans. and
DIR. 8. J. Niccolls. OF st. Louis, who
speaks for the Presbyterian church.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-10-29
"The Other Side Of the Story
(By Leslie Deryille.)

ne Otner SIDE OF the story.
(By Leslie Derville.)
This is a novel Of life at the national
capital. 1t tells OF the temptations and
dangers that city life holds for the
young girl who ventures there alone in
quest of a livelihood a story of two
distinct types OF the American girl
and their experiences in the department
al service in Washington. the one who
succeeded and the one who failed; Mar
garet Castleton. vivacious, tactful and
self reliant; Gertrude Downing. unso-
phisticated, timid and beautiful. 1t is a
powerful story full of human interest
unconventional and forceful. The pub
lie bears great deal concerning the
government clerk. From the papers
they get the impression that he is q
BENEFICIARY of the government, draw
ing good salary which he does not
earn. They are told that his work is
too easy, his hours too short. his term
Of service too long. They read the ut
.terances OF those gentleman who speak
for the people in the large building on
capitol hill and learn that the civil
service law was conceived in error.
Few have undertaken to defend the
clerk He can not do 1t himself, for his
action might recoil on his own head.
To vindicate his character THE Other
Side Of the Story has been written,
"a. w. Dillingham; Co, New York.
Price$1.50.)