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Unfortunate.

How often our most innocent
speeches "gang agiey," leaving US with
no resource but that Of making the
best Of a bad matter!
A certain Sctoch minister Is wont
to relate how, having been out all day
visiting, be called ON an old dame
well known for her kindness and hos
pitality.
After some conversation she began
getting out her best china and what
ever delicacies were at hand to honor
her unexpected guest. AS he sat
watching the preparations his eye sud-
denly fell on four or five cats devour-
ing some cold porridge under the
table.
Dear me, Miss Black" he observed,
what q number Of cats! Do they all
belong to your
ma, ma, str" was the innocent re-
ply, but mony a time say that a.
the hungry brutes In the parish come
tae me, seeking a meal o meat"
Then the good woman bethougm her,
and. In her embarrassment nearly
dropped teacup. =,
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both stared in silence the woman
struggling to control her uncertain
breathing.
The man started forward. 'Marga-
retr' be cried. Miss. Humphreys nod
ded.
"Yes, It Is l." she answered, trying
to speak in commonplace manner. II
belong to this hospital" But he did
not seem to hear her.
Margaret, Oh, Margaret" be repeat
ed below his breath. She was far more
lovely than he had ever seen her, with
that new, softened expression, the tear
drops still clingtng to. her long black
lashes. She lifted her head.
80 you have come to take Molly
away" she said simply. The man start
ed. he had quite forgotten the child.
"Why-she cannot stay here-the doc
tor says that she is WELL" he STAN
mercd confusedly. He said
Yes, I know" responded Miss Hum
phreys she is quite we'll" She,
was staring straight ahead, her dark
eyes filed with blank, unseeing look.
He would 60 away again Molly would
90 away. What was there left for
her? The doctor knew what she had
done. She might have to leave the
hospital. But she did not care about
that. Brennan took step forward.
Margaret" he cried; ''oh, Margaret,
why did you send me- from you"
There was a whole lifetime Of pain
and yearning in the mans VOICE and
Miss Humphreys heart gave sudden
throb. He had not entirely forgotten
her then. The image Of that other
woman had not entirely obliterated her
own.
IL don't know" she faltered, feel
ing like a silly schoolgirl. Her usual
calm self possession was gone. The
doctors would not have recognized
their cool, capable nurse.
ou-don't-knowY echoed Bren-
nan. A sudden well known CLEAN
sprang to the blue eyes. "You-don't-
know" he repeated. "Then-might
there be a chance for me after all?"
be asked squarely. Miss Humphreys,
sobbing, had sunk into chair. The
man bent over and with soft fingers
reverently touched the shining hair.
IL loved my wife" he said loyal
ly. "She was a dear, sweet soul. But
you were my first love and I could
never, quite forget. You have saved
Molly for me-" he added unsteadily,
"but she needs you still-we both need
you. Won't you come and make US
happy, sweetheart?' sudden inten-
sity deepening the strong voice.
Won't you, dear"
And Miss Humphreys whispered
YES"
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PUBLIC DIETETiC BUREAU.
Physician's Proposition to Publish
Wise Formulae Of Diet.

Physicisn's Proposition to Publish
Wise Formu1ae OF Diet.
A public dietetic bureau which shall
publish In the daily papers wise for
mulae Of diet and physical manage
ment Of the human body was suggest
ed at the American Institute Of Ho-
meopathy in Chicago recently by DR..
NJ. o. Terry, former surgeon general
Of New York, says the Chicago Trib-
me. he held that such an educative
measure would result In the palliatlon
or permanent eradication y appendi-
cttis and other diseases which afaict
the public.
He proposed not that the physicians
should receive q salary, but that they
should unite In a magnan1meus enter
prise to donate to the general welfare
the latest information upon the sub
ject Of dietetics and preventive treat
ment which, while 1t might lessen the
necessity for the profession Of medi-
cine, would rid the world Of much pain
and suffering.
Just In proportion as the people are
educated to give time and attention
to themselves 80 that the machinery
Of the body will perform its duties
without the assistance Of the various
medicines so generally In use, just SO
sure will appendical difficulties de-
crease In number until they will be
brought to the attention Of the physi-
clans and the surgeon as only an oc-
casional malady. The medical profes-
don is too humane and too advanced
In higher education to encourage ig'
norance, but must take the position OF
instructors, which, we admit, might
be unwise from a mercenary stand
point, yet a physicians duty to him
self and to the public and the respon-
sibilities Of his calling would seem to
demand q personal sacrifice for the
philanthropic end in view.
FINALLY, how best can this educa-
ton be carried on? By unity OF effort
on the part Of the profession-a bureau
SleCISO Lux SAAI Q04PSSS ~SAA&NS~~ ~
men especially gifted in dietetics who
should formulate system Of diet and
management Of our bodily structures.
This could be given to the press as
coming from this organization and as
representing the most recent thought
on the subject"
DR.. Terry also paid attention to the
appendicitis craze" declaring that in
many cases where operations were per-
formed a short vacation or series OF
morning walks would have prevented
the serious turn taken by the disease.
He said that appendectomy was
wrongly becoming synonym for sur
gerry, and quoted DR.. Oslers statement
pain in the stomach nowadays is al
ways appendicitis and is recognized
by the physicians wife over the teIe-
phone
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SCHOOL ENvIED OF NATIONS

ApnIications From All Over the
World at Carnegie Institution.
No fewer than 1900 applications for
enrolment as scholars have already
been received by the trustees Of the
new Carnegie Technical school at
Pittsburg, which will not be opened
for three months, says a special dis
patch from Pittsburg to the New York
Times.
Every country In the civilized world
is represented. There are applications
from all parts Of Europe, all the South
American countries and from Asia.
France and Germany, however, head
the list, more than half Of the appl-
cants being from those countries. ia
pan and Russia are also well repre-
sented. The Filipinos appear to be
particularly anxious to enter the school,
q large number Of the letters being
from inhabitants Of the islands. In
addition to the letters from individu-
ais, application has been made by VIII
liam Sutherland, representing the COM
mission which proposes to bring Fill
pine children to the United States for
education, for admission Of twenty
pupils.
The trustees Of the institution have
decided to care first for applicants
from Pittsburg and western Pennsyl-
vania, then from other states in the
United States, next from the Philip
pines, Cuba and Porto Rico, and after
ward from the foreign Countries
Most Of the letters received are from
persons between the ages Of twenty
one and twenty-sfx years, who desire
to go to Pittburg and complete their
education.
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Tribute to John Hay.

Tribute to John Hay.
Fallen ike an eagle from his scaur-
From yon clear height none dared to
soil!-
Beats on that noble heart NO moro
Above the warfare and the spodl-
Tho poet-statesmaua, In whooe thought
Self had no place since drst be shared
The work his boyhood's ehieftain wrought,
Tho faith which lite nor substance
spared?
There are who serve their country well.
Yet stoop to crave her light acctatmi
HIS patriot pulses Isapt and fen
Nor asked the glory Of name
Love, honor, rose to htm indeed
Az vapors toward the sunh sky,
But his the generous heart ct need
Without q pang 70 put them by.
Even 10. a white star oa h1s crest
We knew him in bis stainless youth;
Even so-naught else than loya3est-
The world his manhood learned tn soo&h
And Il there be-aod II there Be
A realm where lives SIN forward roll,
Even 800 other-strong and frse
Throt.Sh time and space Shine on, dear
-Edmund Clarence stednan tn New York
Tribune.
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Notice to Debtors and Creditors.

All persons having claims against the
estate of Mrs. NJ. E. Seigler, deceased,
will present them properly attested, and
those indebted will make payment to the
undersigned. J. G. MATTHEW'S, Z.
Administrator.
Blackville, S. c., September 18, 1905.
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l.. l.. CHARTRAND.
Contractor and Builder

Contractor and Builder
-. -. BAr1BERG, S. G.
Will be glad to estimate on erecting
buildings or any kind of Job work.
Good CORPS of workmen at com.
mand. Prepared for any size
contract. Read the follow.
ing testimonials:
St. Matthews, s. c.. Sept 9, '05.
Mr.. LII. Chartrard has just completed
two dwellings for me. l considered the
work 80 well done that / paid him fifty
dollars more than our or his contract
called for. l consider him capable of
taking any contract and also close esti-
mator. D. A. BUICK.
st. Matthews, s. c., Sept. 2, 1906.
THIS is to certify that Mr.. L. l.. Chart
rand has done considerable work for me,
changing and putting in plate glass
store front, ETC., which has been perfect
" satisfactory. feel confident any job
entrusted to him will be done in workman
like manner and perfectly satisfactory. I,
Respectfully, L. NJ. ABLE.
ST. MATHEWS, S. c., Sept. 3rd, 1905.
To whom this may concern: 1 take
pleasure in recommending Mr.. Louis l..
Chartrand as an efficient and faithful
mechanic, having worked for me on sew
eral occasions giving perfect satisfaction.
He is painstaking and industrious. Be-
sides have seen bis work for others and
has never heard any complaint.
W. B. PoU, NJ. D.
ST.. MATHEWS, s. c., Sept. Q, 1905.
To whom it may concern: This is to
certify that have known Mr.. Lewis L..
Chartrand all of his life, and that he Is
not only practical carpenter and me-
chanic but thoroughly competent and
reliable contractor, and any work en-
trusted to him will be faithfully and efh-
ciently performed.
WALTER SPIGENER.
ST. MATTHEWS, S. C., Sept. 1st, 1905.
This is to certify that have known L.
L. Chartrand all of his life, he has been
following the carpenter trade fer the
period Of twenty (2W years, and is an in
dustrious. paintaking and proficient
workman and performs his contracts In Q
prompt, neat and workmanlike manner.
w. G. BUICK. I,
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He Finds Automobiles In the Bible.
"The chariots shall race in the
streets; they shall jostie one against
another in the broad ways; they shall
seem like torches; they shall run like
the Hghtnings.' This utterance Of Ma
hum, chapter ii, verse 4, was the Bib
Hcal prophecy Of the modern automo-
bile" recently declared the Rev. G.. L
Morrill, In q sermon at St. Paul, direct
ed exclusively, says the indianapolis
News, to reckless chauffeurs
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New-York tribune., 1905-04-09
Faults of Uncle Sans System
C0mGrasGed With the British
By THOM IS L. j A Nj z S
System
British
of the United States

behind the London administration. If the British
capital had Sunday delivery, it would be ideal
in its completeness Sir Arthur BlackwOOd who
was the real power behind the Minister of Posts
and Telegraphs, was Sabbatarian and would not
hear of the distribution collection of letters on
Sunday. He regarded it as a great concession for
the postal clerks to collect outgoing mail from the
boxes at the railway stations. This merely shows
how the conservatism of one man. at a certain
point, may cripple the greatest system speaking
to questions of detail, to-day known to mankind
If the London office was to do no better than Is
done in this city, namely to collect all letters
placed in boxes during Sunday. up to FIVE o'clock.
the British postal administration would give such
letters twelve to twenty hours start toward their
destination, whether at home the Continent.
As / said the letter gets into the possession
of the British postal service, 1t IS pushed along"
every minute; but | have cited a point at which
criticism is permissible The old-fogy idea that
postman going his rounds on a Sunday night cannot
perform such service to the glory of God may be
accepted in England; but it IS antiquated in this
land of Sunday newspapers
Take the condition of the postal service in New
York to-day. Its citizens pay into the Post-Office
Department of this Government nearly twenty
New-YOrk has contributed about one-ffth of the
postal revenue of the country This office handles
money-orders representing three hundred million
dollars annually Therefore, the citizens of New
York have right to expect consideration from the
Department. Hours are consumed in delivering
letters from part of the city to another. Some
thing IS wrong in the present system
The Government has watched the building of the
subway without securing any privileges beyond
couple of tubes, and these | am informed do not
work on Sunday. Sunday is the day in which every
New-York tribune., 1905-04-09
By Bliss Carmam

Dear, Smiling, little, snub-nOsed baby face
With angel wings,
Be thou the guardian of this house, and grace
Its Sublunary things!
Look laughing down, o blessed babe, and lend
That guileleSS charm,
That beaming joy, to sweeten and defend
Our dwelling from all harm!
Bid sorrow shun the threshold of this door.
And memory
Cease in this place forever to depIOre
What has been-and must be!
Come sun or storm, come merriment or tears,
No care can fret
Thy radiant spirit nor the heavy years
Invade it with regret.
Surely thou art traveller from a land
That knows no griefI
The life of men thou canSt not understand
So turbulent, so brief.
Yet thou must tarry here, thou darling one,
To smile and bring
Thoughts of the worlds fair youth, fadeleSS
sun
And perpetual spring!
New-York tribune., 1905-04-09

always viii prove Inadequate at the hours when
most needed. Their present capacity need not be
increased, however, unless the efficiency az the
distributing points be improved. There has been
too much politics and too little attention 70 detail
in recent years. No criticism of individuals IS
implied in this; it is the fault of the IS system."
If the subway managers are shrewd, they VIII
use every endeavor to cOnciliate and oblge the
pOst-ofice authorities. There are many advantages
that will accrue to their 1easeho1d if the subway
be made pOst-road. 1t will enable them to treat
with strikers from advantageous point of view.
Not that l think any hardship viii be worked to
labor but the manteOf the Government over the
enterprise and the property will safeguard it from
many possibilities of destruction When / was
Postmaster of New-York / got the mails upon the
elevated railway after much difficulty. They
were carried for sometime without cost to the
Government then contract was made which /
believe, still is in existence. / remember that ]
tried to get postal the old Thirdav surface
road; but the president of the line fixed prOhibi-
tive price. Years afterward, he came to tell me
that he had made mistake.
have referred to the PrOmPtitude with which
letters delivered in London. The branch sta
tions are numerous and most of them in the closely
built sections of the metropolis are connected by
tube. The moment letter IS deposited, a clerk
sezes it. cancels the stamps slips it into leather
box and puts it in the tube. In a few minutes it
IS at Of the distributing points. 1t may be sent
back to station within half-mie of the one from
which it mailed, because that is the nearest
point of delivery In other words, all the clerks
are efficient and the sorting of the letters begins
the moment they reach the hands of the Depart
ment. Statistics can be kept at the branch offices
and forwarded to the general Office later. The
old system, by which all matchmaker had to 60 TO
New-York tribune., 1905-04-09


archs fixed their stations a days journey apart.
Letters closed, for sealing clay IS mentioned
in the book of Job. The sacredness of a sealed
letter generally has been respected in all ages.
Letter-Carriers were known early as the first
century. Ordinances of the sanhedrim were dis
tributed by the letter-Carrier called "dawar Git
orally, ''peddler,' because he went from house to
house,. Henry VIII. created the postmaster but
the Roman Emperors had organized the first real
postal service. And yet, like religion, the employ
ment of written characters, drawings, a means
of communication between man and man would
appear to have had its origin in the heart of the
aborigine. The Spanish Conquerors found postal
service in active operation when they landed on the
coast of Peru.
Posts were established originally for the sole use
of mOnarChs and their administrative systems; but
nowadays the Government mail is wholly lost sight
of among the immense volume of correspondence
due to trade and social life The post is
Quoted for the benefit of the people, not for the
vice of the Government. The progress of postal
service parallels the development of the country.
The wilderness has become the granary of the
world; the remOtest sections of our country are
reached by some form of postal service
In this supremey important branch of the public
service the ideal is almost attanable Constant
tireless energy necessary to maintain any system
at its best, matter how well it be organized.
"Order is Heavens first law it is of the Post
Office Department, and when begin to con-
slider improvements in our system we cannot do
better than to study the high state of efficiency
already reached by the British l am not an
AnglOmaniac; but | have unbounded admiration
for the stability that ChaTaCteriZes the methods of
the British post-ofices Parliament does not
meddle with the details of the postal bureau The
New-York tribune., 1905-04-09

eral post-offce to one of the large newspaper
offices, because there not sufficient messengers
in attendance, something is wrong in the manage
ment. That superintendent should know that the
American District Telegraph Company. for ex-
ample, pays only three cents for delivering such
messages and that he. as the chief of the bureau.
could equip service of the same kind or make ar
rangements with that or some other company for
such emergencies If the Government Is not prepared
to perform the service 1t ought not undertake it,
Ordinary penny paid letters are delivered in Lon
don with as great, or greater, promptitude than
specials in this city. l recall al instance IN
last time l abroad, \ friend had invited me
to dine and accepted but in the afternoon of the
day business question arose that prevented me
from keeping my engagement. sat down and wrote
a note OF explanation and apology. sending it 70
the nearest branch pOst-offce Hardly had it gone
before l felt that the hasty letter was inadequate
decided to go IN person to my friends house and
explain The distance was several miles | went
partly by the underground, and then took a cab.
Hardly had l been admitted TO the house when the
bell rang and a pOstman delivered nv letter. l
investigated the travels of that letter afterward
and aScertained that 1t had gone much greater dis
tance than l, IN its underground trips, until it
(C0ntfnaea o. PAGE ~
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a central point before dIstrbutIOn, va
abandoned years ago
The special-delvery system can b,
greatly improved by the organization OF
a more complete messenger service and
distinctive methods for separating the
high-priced letters from the two-cent
ones. The man or woman who pays
twelve cents for the immediate delivery
of a letter at its destination has a right
to expect a great deal OF attention. Il
is the dearest Government postage or
the face Of the globe. don't think the
superintendents of that bureau of tn,
Department realize their obligations tC
the public. When two or three hours
are required to get a special delivery
letter across Park-row. from the gen
New-York tribune., 1905-04-09

detail Of the weeks end
should be cleared up but
the mail-Chutes are mac
tive. The Government
New-York tribune., 1905-04-09

must get It's pOstaI-cars into the subway
at the earliest moment, although it viii
be nothing but an afterthOught on the
part of the Department. Switches
should have been planned, so that
mail-cars, filed at the various branch
offices, could be sent direct into the
basement of the general Office. The
tubes will suffice for light mail. but thew
New-York tribune., 1905-04-09

real mead OF the department In England
is not the member of the cabinet who
poses as its director, but thoroughly
trained and practical man, who has
grown up in the work and is willing to
give it his whole lie
The problem of handling the mails of
the United Kingdom is not so compli-
Gated as that with which the Postmaster
General of the United States has to deal
England, Scotland and Wales form snug
little tract of territory, every square
mile of which is within striking distance
of the general post-office on Alders-
gate-st. The executive chief can put
his finger on an error of detail and
correct it by telephone. The distance
from Lands End, in Cornwall, to John
O'Groat's, Caithness, is about seven hundr
as the crow flies. That's approximately
tance from New-York to Toledo. But
animation of the postal system of the
Kingdom ought to be made part of the
for advancement in our service. 1t is pos.
American ingenuity can suggest impro
but the condition of the department ther
that it forms a basis from which to worl
most ambitious plans
The English postal authorities have
1t is: A letter must always be kept in
Under no conditions must it be permit
dormant at some office If it cannot be f
at once by the usual route, send it bacl
first point, at which it can be started tc
tinatiOn by another route Keep it goin
thing as mislaid letter, or one that neve
a destination of some kind, is unknown. {
many letters finally reach the Dead-Lett,
because of misdirection. That's not the
the service, but of the writers.
Outside the great cities, the postal servi
United States closely approximates that
Britain, meaning the United Kingdom Y
remember the extent of our postal rami
its service certainly is the cheapest.
But in the large centers of population
one would think the problem easiest, we
New-York tribune., 1905-04-09
THE value of the postal
service is understood
universally; there

ment of the Government nearest to the
masses The post is the oldest institu-
ton founded by man, and antedates all
records of history, as letters found in
the oldest tombs, written on papyrus,
attest The Scriptures are filled with
references to its use: Hebrew and Per
sian kings sent their letters by post, "
and horses of the best blood were