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The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24

Killed. The people from that time
to the present use his name as a Jy-
WOrQ.
Since Bloody Sunday" Sergius had
practically been ruling Russia from
the kremlin. After the slaughter he
urged the severest measures for put
ting down the people, and he it was
who caused his wife's favorite, Gen.
Trepoff, to butcher the strikers.
The widow of the Grand Duke is
Elizabeth FeOdOrovna, daughter of the
Grand Duke of Hesse-Darmstadt and
granddaughter of Queen Victoria. Her
history is a sad one When a mere
| child she fell in love with a young
officer attached to the court of Hesse-
Darmstadt, but was forced to marry
Grand Duke Sergius, a veritable Tar
tar, with his horrible jealousy.
Grand Duchess Sergius had no chill
dren, but at Kronstadt lives a priest
named Father Jan, who is said to
work miracles. This priest has the
reputation of a saint, and it is said
that by his prayers many childless
women have been helped. The Grand
Duke visited Father Jan, and the lat
ter persuaded the Grand Duchess that
if she embraced the orthodox religion
, she would soon have children. Because
OF this Elizabeth abjured Protestant
ism, and received from the Car the
title of Grand DUCHESS in the true
faith.
After. his wife changed her religion
Sergius was in better repute at court,
and he Immediately told the president
of the holy synod that if, because of
his aid, he, Sergius, became Governor
General of Moscow, he would drive
cut all the Jews and protect only the
orthodox religion. The president of
the holy synod, fanatic in his hatred
for the Jews, left no stone unturned
for the Grand Dukes nomination to
the post so much coveted.
With his ambition satisfied, Sergius
remembered his promise to the presi-
dent of the holy synod, and the Jews
were prosecuted and expelled from
Moscow. At the same time the ortho,
dox religion was preached with as
much ardor and energy as if the city
was occupied by heathen.
The Kremlin, situated in the center
of Moscow on a high hill, forty yards
above the level of the Moscow river
dominates the whole of Moscow There
the power of the Emperor receives its
religious conservation, and the bells of
the cathedral announce to the people
that the Emperor has taken possession
OF the throne of his fathers. A Rus
sian proverb says:
above Moscow there is only the
Kremlin. and above the Kremlin there
| is only heaven"
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24
GENERAL LEW WALLACE DEAD
AT CRAWEORDSVILLE, IND, HOME

Surrounded by his family, Gen. Lew
Wallace, author of "Ben-Hur,' died at
MS home at Charlottesville, Ind, Feb
rUary Is.
The deathbed scene was one of
calmness. Beside his physician. only
mis- wife, his son, Henry Wallace of
Indianapolis, were present. Two
grandchildren had been taken to the
sick chamber to bid their beloved
grandfather the last goOd-by. The
scene was singularly pathetic. In the
summer time they were the. compan-
!ons of the general and took almost
laily excursions with him to the coun-
.ry place, Water Babble."
AS they left the room, not knowing
The significance of this farewell, they
waved him good-by as they left the
bedside, attired in their night clothes.
When told by his physician that he
vas dying Gen. Wallace was calm. His
Iast words were expressions of cheer
TO his grief stricken family. Bidding
them farewell, he said
Il am ready to meet my Maker"
After this he lapsed into uncon-
SciOuSness.
The direct cause of the general s
death was exhaustion, resulting from
starvation. For weeks Gen. Wallace
has been unable to take and assimi,
late food of any kind. His stomach
refused to perform its functions. All
nourishment was given hypodermi
cally.
Has Had Varied Career.
Gen. Lew Wallace was rs years old
author of "Ben-Hur," The Eair God
and THE Prince of India" gallant
soldier in the Mexican and civil wars
member of the diplomatic corps OF
two nations, and a charming American
gentleman.
But his fame will rest upon a book
The names of "Ben-Hur" and Lew
Wallace are inseparable. The first is
known in almost every American
household, and with it is connected
! that of its author.
Lew Wallace was "Hoosier" first
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24

Every housekeeper Should -
that If they will buy Defapca ' c.'
Water Starch for laundry uss w ~
will save not only time, becsn,a 1I
never sticks to the iron, but becs,.
each package contains 16 oz.-ons t' -
pound-while all other Cold w..
Starches are put UP in y pound n.S
ages, and the price is the sams - :
cents. Then again because Des,,.
Starch Is free from all injurious che. s
icals. If your grocer tries to sell -
a 1907. package it is because he n !,
q stock on hand which he yisbes !,
dispose Of before he puts in Deaan..
He knows that Defiance Starch \.
printed on every package in lsrsa \
ters and figures "16 ozs." Demand n,
fance and save much time and mOns
and the annoyance Of the iron sti,,
Ing. Defiance never sticks.
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last, and all the time lie was born
in Brookville, Ind, in 1927 In the
state he practiced law, tried his hand
at painting, became soldier, and,
the war over, went back home to his
books, his forests, and his writings.
Under an Indiana tree "Ben-Hur" was
begun and seven years later was fin-
ished.
While Gen. Wallace was stationed
at the sultan's court, 1881 to 1885, he
gathered the materials for THE
Prince of India" While governor OF
New Mexico, in 1S7S-1SS1, the basis
for "The Fair God" was laid.
"Ben-Hur" Leads to Appointment.
1t was the writing of "BenHur"
that made Gen. Lew Wallace minister
to Turkey. This is how it occurred,
as told by the general:
president Garfield and | had been
friends for years, and when he was
elected president he sent for me. Our
relations were such that he usually
called me Lew, or Wallace. AS en-
tered his room he said that he was
anxious to have me in the diplomatic
service, and that he thought of max
ing me minister to Uruguay or Para
quay.
81 replied that | knew but little of
South America, and did not think that
my going there would help either the
government or myself. He then re-
piled that he would send me to Con-
stantinople on condition that would
write a book during my stay. Said
he:
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Il want you to give the world an
other novel as good as 'Ben-Hur.'
But. Mr.. President said l, if
am minister to Turkey | shall have
precious little leisure to write books
My time will be taken up in diplo
matte work
THAT matter will arrange itself
said President Garfield. If you will
take the appointment we will see that
you have plenty of time.
well, | thought it over, and de-
cided to 60, and shortly afterward
received my commission, with the
words and initials 'Ben-Hur, j. A. G.
in the lower left hand corner. | then
sailed for Europe, and when | reached
there received a cable saying that
Garfield had been shot"
How "Ren-Hur" Was Written.
Gen. Wallace's work on "Ben-Hur"
lasted seven years He started the
book as a novelette,. but became more
interested in it as he went on with
his studies Of Christ. One Of the re-
markable things about it is its vivid
pictures of Palestine, notwithstanding
its was published before Gen. Wallace
had visited that country. Gen. Wal
lace once said:
81 doubt if any novel has ever had
more careful studies for its back
ground and life than those made for
'Ben-Hur.' | knew that the novel
would be criticised by men who had
devoted their life to biblical lore, and
| studied Palestine through maps and
books. l read everything in the way
of travel, scientific investigation, and
geography. had scores of maps and
worked with them about me.
My best guide was relief map of
Palestine made in Germany. This
was hung on my wall, and by means
of it took my characters through the
passes of the mountains and up and
down the hills, measuring their daily
travel by the scale of miles. | also
made studies of the bird and animal
life of the time and place. Indeed
my work of this kind was so thor
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24

this offer which is made to get you
test Salzer's Warranted Vegetable See
They will send you their big plant ;
seed catalog, together with enough s
to grow
1000 fine, solid Cabbages,
1900 rich, juicy Turnips,
1900 blanching, nutty Celery,
1900 rich, buttery Lettuce,
1000 splendid Onions,
1000 rare, luscious Radishes,
1000 gloriously brilliant Flowers,
ALL FOR BUT 16o POSTAGE,
providing you will return this notice,
If you will send them 20c in postage, I
will add to the above a package Of
nous Berliner Caulifower. NV. n. U.
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24

Sergius was conspicuous in suppress
ing Moscow student riots. His posi-
tion as governor was threatened on
May %, 1902, when a Frenchman had
trouble with the police of Moscow. A
riot followed and the French ambas-
sador interfered. Sergius was at that
time attending the ceremonies at St.
Petersburg in connection with the
visit of President Loubet of France.
In 1896 Sergius earned his title of
the most hated man in the world. He
was held responsible and publicly
charged with being the cause of the
awful catastrophe at the Cars corO-
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24
sERGIUs HATED BY RUSSIANS.
oespotic and Reactonary, He Had
Long Been Marked for Death.

Long Been marKeo TOR Deatn,
The Grand Duke Sergius, uncle of the
Russian emperor, and formerly gov
ernor general of Moscow, assassinated
in the kremlin at Moscow, Feb. H. is
understood to have been condemned
to death by the revolutionary party
in December last. The governor gen.
eralship of Moscow was abolished
early in the year and the Grand Duke,
according to dispatches from Moscow,
January 4, kept closely ia the we'll
guarded NickOuski palace on the out
skirts OF Moscow, retaining his posi-
ton as commander-in-chief of the mill
tary district.
Later in January, however, it was
announced that the Grand Duke had
sought refuge in one of the palaces of
the Kremlin. He had been classed
as the most reactionary member of
the imperial family, as the head of
what is referred to as the war party,
and had been stigmatized by the liber.
ais as Russia's "eVil genius"
Vladimir is more feared, Alexis
more despised, but Sergius was des-
pissed, feared and hated.
AS governor general of Moscow he
~sN~NN-~~.N4N~~~~~.NJ~
Genuine Boston Attitude.
The inhabitants of "The Hub of the
Universe" are said to have their own
ideas Of their own Importance. The
comic artists have for years reaped a
rich harvest in caricaturing the wise
Boston children. A story which is
attributed on good authority to Henry
James hits off this Boston attitude
to perfection. At a recent dinner party
Mr.. James told the story of Back
Bay Boston lady who in one sweep
ing classification spoke of "the peo-
pie living below Beacon street, New
Workers and that class of people"
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24

To the housewife who has not
become acquainted with the new thi
Of everyday use in the market
who is reasonably satisfied with
old. we would suggest that a trial
Defiance Cold Water Starch be m
at once. Not alone because it is 81
anteed by the manufacturers to be
perior to any other brand, but beca
each 10c package contains 16
while all the other kinds contain
IL ozs. It is safe to say that the ]
who once uses Defiance Starch will
no other. Quality and quantity n
win.
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24

ough that have, l believe, made only
one mistake in the book"
Library Is Unique.
The library where Gen. Wallace did
his writing is unique. 1t is a one
story structure of brick and stone,
with roof of glass and bronze plates.
1t is lighted from the top, and its sur
roundings are such that its owner can
close the door and be as far away
from the noises of modern civilization
as though he were in the heart of the
Rocky mountains.
Rocky mountains. The structure is
fireproof and it contains the generals
treasures in fine editions and valuable
manuscripts. 1t has but one room.
Gen. Wallace once had accompanied
sCme women from Baltimore to Wash
ington to see President Lincoln
When they entered the room occupied
by Lincoln Wallace noticed an un
usual expression of despair on the
countenance of the president.
On inquiry the president informed
Wallace that he was not i'll, but CON
fronted by serious situation of the
utmost Importance to the American
government.
On further solicitation of Wallace
President Lincoln said:
General, | have just thirty min
utes to wait for boat to take me tc
Harrison's landing. My mission there
is to persuade Mcclellan not to sur
render the union army"
Gen. Wallace had never announced
this fact until many years later.
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24
Washinston's New Senator.

Senator-Elect Piles, chosen in Wash.
ington to succeed Mr.. Foster lives in
Seattle. He was born in Kentucky
fcrty-four years ago, but when quite
young went west. At first he worked
as a laborer, but ere long began to
study law. and now is regarded as one
of the leading lawyers of his state.
He has represented the interests Of
j. j. Hill and has also acted for sew
eral other large corporations, notably
the Pacific Coast company. AS an
orator he ranks high.
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24
Shoots Large Bald Eagle.

E. A. Hale shot large bald eagle
at his home, five miles north of this
city. While attending to his work his
attention was attracted to the actions
of two young lambs that came run
ming into the sheep shed. He then no
ticed that they were followed by an
eagle in swift pursuit. Hurrying into
the house Mr.. Hale secured his rife,
and, returning to the sheep pasture,
located the big bird and shot it. The
eagle measured seven fee'. from tip
to tip.-Brownsvill tOre.) Times.
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24
Following" the Man Behind.

"FolloWing" the Man Behind.
IN Herald Square, New York, the
other evening, when the policeman
on duty We're having their hands full
IN regulating traffic, a coachman, ig-
norant of the rules Of the road govern.
Ing this particular point, started
across the forbidden line. He was at
once stopped by a mounted officer,
Who gave him some sharp advice. The
cabman, who was next in the stream
OF traffic, kept properly in line, and
the officer shouted to the offending
driver: why didn't you follow the
man behind you? He knew the way"
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24

his activities resulted in his recall as
governor general Of Moscow and his
transfer to the governorship of the
Caucasus.
The Grand Duke was born in 1857,
and in 1884 married Princess Eliza
beth of Hesse Darmstadt, daughter of
Princess Alice of England. They had
no children. In connection with Rus
sias internal troubles in recent years,
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24

by son Of Finnish senator for his repres-
sive policy.
M. Won Plehve, July 90, 1904
Was reactionary minister of the inter-
ior; killed by bomb in st. Petersburg
street while on way to see the czar.
MIR. Solninen, Feb. 7, 1905.
Was procurator general of Finland;
killed by revolutionist disguised as an Of
ficer.
Grand Duke Sergius, Feb. II, 1905.
Executed by order of the Organization
Of Combat" his sentence being pro-
claimed on Dec. u, 1904.
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24
The Fresh Air Cure and III. c,I,

tHS FfSSH MT SufS dftu tht tOid
Do you feel a cold coming en-
Then don't try to ward it of, but v,
come it warmly. Treat it we'll; don
let it alone or attempt to be "bray
or funny with 1t, for then It will tn
and rend you. A cold is as treacheru
as a-well, as anything 1t marks
victims, and then goes ahead. "Bres
ing up" determined cold delays d
inevitable, and then, when all's don
ten to one it starts off into bra
chitis or pneumonia, while staying
doors with it and giving it full swi
would have disarmed its fury at ca
new stage. The fresh air cure
capital for every malady save Il
familiar cold.-Boston Herald.
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24
Weich Tombstone.

On a fiat stone in Conway cbr,.,
Wales, is the following inscriptiM
Here lyeth the body Of NlcboI.
Hookes Of Conway, gent, who =.
the forty-frst child Of his fathe, n,
liam Hookes, Esq, by Alice, bis vi. N
and father Of t%enty-seyen chiId,a,
who died the 20'N day of March, ia,
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24
SERCIUS CALLED RUSSIA'S EVIL GENIUS
Grand Duke Had Long Been Under Sentence
of Death-Hated and Feared by All
Liberal Men.

nation. At that time he was given
charge of the handling of the crowds,
and his neglect and carelessness were
declared responsible for the accident
in which thousands Of persons were
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24
RUSSIAN RULERS AssAssINATED.

Emperor Ivan W., 1852.
Rightful heir to throne seized by Cath
crime; murdered in prison.
Emperor Paul, 1901.
Murdered because he was insane and
unfit to rule.
Emperor Fedor l., 1893.
Last of the race of Rurik, which had
ruled Russia for 700 years.
Emperor Peter ill.,, 1862.
First dethroned and then murdered in
order that his wife, Catherine, might as
cend the throne.
Emperor Alexander H., 1881.
Killed by explosion of bomb in streets
0f st. Petersburg; assassin killed by same
bomb.
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24
Accepts Small Deposits s.

A new banking system, which .
ables persons 10 make Deposits
twenty-five cents and upward, I'M.
est being allowed when the smor,
lodged reaches s., was adopted by J.
National bank of Ireland recer,r
The bank has several branches
London.
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24
Millions of Vegetable.

When the Editor read 10000 plants
l6c, he could hardly believe it, but up
second reading finds that the John
Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis.,, ii
whom there are no more reliable and
tensive seed growers in the world, maj
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24
Candid Explanation.

Candid Explanation.
When the young mistress of the
house entered the kitchen she carried
herself with great dignity. She had
come to call the cook to account.
Mary" she said, II must insist
that you keep better hours and that
you have less company in the kitchen
at night. Last night was kept awake
because of the uproarious laughter of
one of your young women friends"
"Yis, mum, | know" Mary replied
cheerfully, "but she couldn't help it.
/ was telling her how you tried to
make cake yesterday morning."
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24

was the center of the turmoil in the
university city for the last two years.
He was an open foe of the liberals
and constantly advised the czar
against making concessions. Recently
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24

In every 1000 marriages in G
Britain twenty-one are between
cousins. Among the nobility the
is much higher, amounting to ft
five in 1000.
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24

The black diamond fields in b
belongs to the government, W
farms them out, and makes fur
profit by a Is per cent export dut!
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24

A man may be up to the Il
wrinkle in style and still fall shol
the glory of God.
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24
Sure.

OUTE.
Any ache, pain, sprain, burn
bruise that Hunts Lightning OH
not cure is yet to be discovered
does the work while other remodel
down. It's a searcher for pain.
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24
important to NJ others.

Russia has a per capita invest1
in industrial enterprises of 81, v
the United States has $125.
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24

Men may differ on their theorie
sunspots, but they agree on the
shine.
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24

Piso Cure Is the best medicine we ever
for all affections OF the THROAT and lungs
o ENpsLEy, Vanburen, Ind, Feb. 10, l9V|
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR Pill
Itching, Blind, Bleeding or PrOtruding Pes, PlIes,
druggist will refund money If PAZo olSi
fails 10 cure you In 70 IL dsys. Hc
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24

Mrs. windows Soothing Syrup
For children teething, softens the gums, redus
fammation, sllays pain, cures wind collc. 2cst
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24

Try me just once and / am SUR
come again. Defiance Starch.
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24

God often says Watt" but he
er says Worry"
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24

e8cts., i6x2o Bust creyon e8cts. en-
photo and scts and We win make tsI3 Sns. :
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24

There Is nothing seems so lik
honest person as an artful knaye.
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24

The people who trust to luck o
60 hungry.
The Rice belt journal., 1905-02-24

ough that have, believe, made onl!
one mistake in the book"
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A LAXATIVE COUGH SYRUP.

"a cold or cough nearly always pro-
duces constipation-the water all runs
to the eyes, nose and throat instead of
passing out of the system through the
liver and kidneys. For the want of
moisture the bowels become dry and
hard" Kennedy's Laxative Honey and
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thartic on the bowels-expels all colds
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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-09-14
INVITATION.

To all who are interested in mis-
sionary work at home and abroad: We
extend a cordial invitation to meet
with US at the Episcopal chapel, at 4
O'Clock Friday afternoon. By reference
to another column you will find care
fully selected program, and perhaps
you may learn something of interest.
This is work in which every christian
should engage, and by uniting our
forces in an earnest, faithful effort,
who can compute the good that may be
accomplished? Come out and encour-
age us by your presence and sympathy
Executive Committee,
Woman's Missionary Union Marietta.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1905-09-14
PROGRAM
or the WOmau'S Union Missionary
Meeting.

At the Episcopal Chapel Friday after
noon, September 18th, at O'Clock:
Subject-Work among the mountain
people.
Our Motto-"The World for Christ -
Our Orders-"Go ye into the world
and preach the gospel to every crea-
ture
Our Privilege-"For we are laborers
together with Christ"
l. Devotional exercises led by Mrs.
G. E. w. Dobbs.
2. Chorus by Junior Auxiliary of the
Episcopal church.
3. Recitation by Miss Lester Gam.
4. Song, by Mrs. ]. II. Patton and
Mrs. M, D. Hodges.
Recitation by Children's Missionary
Society of the Preshyte church.
5. Vocal Solo, by Miss Nell Hughes.
6. Four papers on work among the
mountain people:
a. Miss Olive Faw from tie Presby-
Jeflan churGh.
b. Mrs. l. II. Reynolds from the
Baptist church.
C. Mrs B. I Frey from the Methodist
church.
d.-Miss Mary Cole from the Episcopal
church.
I, Chorus, from the Juvenile Mis-
sionary of the Methodist church.
Recitation. from the Golden Links"
Society of the Methodist church.
s. Song and Recitation, by the
Cheerful Workers" OF the Baptist
church.
8. A general discussion of the Papers
10. A few moments given to social
intercourse.