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Worse Than chiIdIessness.

From the New York Medical Journal
 There are parts of the world where girl babies are drowned like superfuous kittens, and others in which it is not uncommon for the daughters in the large families of the poor to be sold by their parents into lives of prostitution.
 On the other hand, the pages of history are filled with examples of the devoted lives of chldless men and women who have worked unselhshly for the good of their kind. Bachelors and virgins have been the saints of the world and the childless are the philanthropists. the
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Who Wears the Diamonds? !?

From Affairs at Washington" by Joe
 Mitchell Chapple in the National Nigga
 zine for February.
 At the New Willard the other even ing I had an entertaining chat with d man fresh from the diamond fields of the De Beers company in South Africa. He declared that this had been the greatest diamond year ever known in the United States. and that nearly sxty-iive per cent of their product was sold to Ameri- can buyers. The diamond mines in Brazil, he said, have languished in re- cent years. and the few diamonds found in California and the Ural mountains and in India were in all less than fifteen per cent. of the total output of the world.
 It was rather startling to learn from
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founders of colleges, hospitals, art col lections, and libraries. the philosophers, the great writers, leaders and thinkers or the race. Plato, Joan of Arc, Savon- arola, George Washington, David Hume Locke Spinoza, Thomas Carlyle Florence Nightingale, Rushn and Herbert Spen- eer are only a few of the great names in this class. An interesting volume could De written on the indebtedness of the world to childless men and women. The pattern of civic virtue with twelve un- kempt children and a jaded, careworn Wife has been held up for our admira- tion long enough. Without decrying matri- mony we may now speak a good word for the respectable celibate,
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INSURANCE NOTES

President William J. Cameron, of the Life Underwriters Association of Bir- mingham is in receipt, of letters from President Charles ". Scovel and Secre- tary E. J. Clark of the National asso- citation, stating that the former will be in Birmingham about March 21 or 22.
 The annual meeting of the local or ganization was to have been held March 13, but will probably be postponed until the arrival of President Scovel, at which time an elaborate banquet will be given The committee of arrangements is now at work making preparations for the event.
 . It is very probable that number of in vitations will be extended and that many Of Alabama's prominent citizens will sit around the banquet board.
 President Scovel will be in Savannah on March IS. He will go from there to Atlanta and then to New Orleans,
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Justice M. Williams, recently of Tam pa, Fla. has accepted the agency of the Washington Life for Georgia and Florida. Mir. Williams was formerly connected with the Mutual Life of New York as manager of the Tampa district
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Wholesale cuttInq.

"Yes. we used to sit out on the old porch in the beautiful moonlight. Strange to say. Jack never believed he kissed me as often as I accused him of doing"
 "Ah how did you convince him, dear?"
 Why, the next night I told him to cut a notch in the porch each time he took a kiss
 How did the scheme work?"
 "Very well for a while, but-er-by the end of the week there wasn't any porch left.
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le scheme work ?''

Turn to page 23 and read our full page ad. JemisOn Real Estate and Insurance Company.
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where he will assist in the organization of an association He will visit other Louisiana and Mississippi towns and will come to Birmingham on the return trip.
 The president of the National assoeia- ton is a fluent and entertaining speaker. and the office to which he was recently elected has given him national proml-
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come to Birmingham on the return trip.
 The president of the National assoeia- tion is a fluent and entertaining speaker. and the office to which he was recently elected has given him national proml- hence.
 The chief topic of discussion in fire insurance circles last week was the re- placing of Birmingham on first-class basis. The election of Captain A. V Ben nett to the position of chief of the fire department seems to be satisfactory.
 The Insurance Herald, which has de- pIored the local situation for some time past, is taking a more cheerful view of the situation and in it's news columns states that Captain Bennett is looked upon as one of the best fre-fighters in the south. and one in whom all parties have confidence"
 Justice M. Williams, recently of Tam pa, Fla, has accepted the agency of the MT. Williams was formerly connected with the Mutual Life of New York as manager of the Tampa district.
 
 One of the latest forms of insurance which has not yet become very popular, Is that of insurance against the trouble end inconvenience of break-downs. The main point against the new branch of insurance is that there are few good risks"
 The improvement of fire departments in southern cities seems to be growing in popularity. Birmingham and Nashville have made big and important improve ments and Chief O'Brian asks $S6,O0O to be spent in bettering the department at Shreveport. The losses in the south in 1905 were heavier than in the previous year and this seems to have provoked little wave of reform.
 The representatives of the Birmingham district of the Metropolitan Life Insnr- ance company held a meeting in this city yesterday, and at its close were ten dered a banquet by the local manage ment at the Birmingham hotel, in recog- milton of the splendid results accom- pllshed during the year 1905.
 The mesting included all the com pany's representatives in the North Ala bama district and was one of the most enjoyable as well as instructive ever held.
 Those in attendance were: William H. Stewart. superintendent; Edward A Nowlin George G. Nowlin, John H. Har- less, W. c. Long, Birmingham; w. II. Nichols. James A. Ledbetter. Annlston c. T. coker, Gadsden; Robert w. Owen, Tuscaloosa; Joseph F. Walker, Ensley; Charles R. Godkin. Bessemer.
 Agents J. D. Graves, E. c. Teacher w. L. Shipp, J. G. Adams William L. Dur ham, John E. Walker, J. L. Pair, c. S. Roberts, Thomas J. Boyle, T. T. Rover J. s. Dunhard, J. w. Heard, J. A. Ja- cobs, w. w. Tyson, H. D. Hayden, F. G. Rice, Birmingham; S. P. Fite, c. Ru- dinger, w. F. Burns, w. E. Andrews, Anniston; L. A. Daniel Ensley; C. F. Bargeron, Pratt City; w. T. Kirkland4 Ensley; J. c. DeMoss, J. B. East, Bes- semer A Searles, O. Reach. John Ward, Tuscaloosa; James A. Wyatt Alabama City; A. H. Fore. A. N. Burns. B. D. Griffith, Gadsden
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TIE WATCHMAN AND soUTHRoN DECEMBER 10. 1906

lent negress wadGled up the steps.
The young officer and two men entered
the door with the wayfarers, who We're
ordered to halt in the hallway.
'Will your highness come with me?'
said the officer, returning to the hail
after a short absence There was un-
mistakable derision in his voice and
palpable insolence in his manner. Bev-
erly flushed angrily. "Baron Dangloss
is very curious to see you," he added.
with a smile Nevertheless he shrapk
a bit beneath the cold CLEAN in the
eyes Of the impostor.
ttYou will remain here" she said,
turning to Baldos and the negress.
'And you will have nothing whatever
to say to this very important young
man." The important young man"
actually chuckled.
Follow me, your most royal high
ness," he said, preceding her through
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SOUTH CAROLLNA'S PART.
Appropriations for Public Buildings
and River and Harbor Improve
lnents in This State.

Washington, Dee. 4.-The secretary
of the treasury in his letter Of recon-
mendations Of appropriations needed
asks that the following amounts be
made available for the year ending
June 80, 1908:
For public buildings at Anderson,
$4,000; Chester, $4,000; Greenville,
s25,OOO;N Greenwood, $4,000; Sum
ter, $4,000.
For improving Winyah bay, s92,-
$50.
For improving Pee Dee river and
maintaining same, $4,000.
For improvements in Charleston
harbor, $4,000.
Don't anybody get excited; this
does not mean that this is all they
are going to get; it merely means
that this is all that will be spent dur
ing the coming year. The work Will
be begun and a, subsequent appropri-
alton will hare to be made to finish
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RAWLINGS HANGED.
White Man and Negro Executed on
Same Scafold in Georgia.

valdosta, Ca, Dec. with the
declaration CT the innocense Of his
sons, J. G. Rawlings today stepped on
the scaffold and paid the penalty OF
the crime Of which he was found
guilty and which decision has been
affirmed in higher courts five times.
With, him ALI Moore. the negro.
whose confession furnished the con-
victing evidence, was hanged. Both
fell through the drop at 1885 a. M,
and life was pronounced extinct II
minutes later.
The expectation that the negro
would make a final confession, exone-
rating Milton, Jesse and Leonard
Rawlings from participation in the
murder of Willie and Carrie Carter,
July 13, 1905, proved a disappoint-'
ment
He reiterated his previous state
ment and declared that Milton fred
the fatal shots.
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CONFERENCE APPOINTMENTS.
The Men Who VIII Fill the Charges
in Sumter District Next Year.

Columbia, Dec. 5.-The conference:
appointments for the NJ. E. Church,
South, were announced this morning.
The following are the appointments
for Sumter District:
II. w. Bayes, presiding elder.
Bethel-T. w. Munnerlyn.
Bishopville-C. B. Smith.
Camden-C. c. Herbert.
Heath Springs-E. P. Hudson.
Jordan-s. H. Booth.
Kersl.aw-A. o.. Jeffcoat
Lynchburg-s. O. Cantey. 81
Manning-D. Arthur Phillips.
New Zion-L. l. Bedenbaugh.
oswego-David Hucks. &.
Pinewood-J. II. Nolan.
Providence-D. A. Lewis. ~
Richland-C. S. Fielder.
Santee-E. S. Jones.
st. John and Rembert-L. L. Inab-
nit.
Sumter, First Church.. w. Dam
iel; Magnolia Streets. 3. Bailey.
Transferred to Western North Car
DINA Conference. W. Peeler.
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CHAPTER TX.

- ~1EvERLY'S eyes showed her as
1Q tonishment. Baron Dangloss
sbl courteously placed chair for
her and asked her to be seated.
I'VE were expecting you, Miss Cal
houn," he explained. "Her royal high
ness left st. Petersburg but few
..o,s-s after your departure, having un-
fortunately missed you"
you don't mean to say that the
princess tried to find me in st. Peters
burg:" cried Beverly in wonder and
delight
"That was one of the purposes OF her
visit" said he brusquely.
ooh, how jolly cried she, her gray
eyes sparkling The grim old captain
was startled for the smallest fraction
Of a minute, but at once fell to admir-
ing the fresh, eager face of the visitor.
''The public at large is under the
impression that she visited the czar on
matters Of Importance" he said, with
a condescending smile.
"And it really was OF 20 Importance
at all, that's what yo:1 mean She
smiled back securely.
your message informing her high
ness Of your presence il 81. Petera-
burg had no sooner arrived than she
set forth to meet yon i'll that city,
much against the advice OF her coan-
selors. I will admit that she had other
business there, but it could have wait
ed. You see, Miss Calhoun, It was q
great risk at this particular time. Mis-
fortune means disaster now. But
Providence was her friend. She ar
rixed safely in Ganlook not an hour
since"
"Really? Oh, Baron Dangloss, where
is she%7 excitedly cried the American
girl
For the night she is stopping with
the Countess Rallowitz. a force OF
men, but not those whom you met at
the gates, has just been dispatched at
her command to search for you in the
lower pass. You took the most danger
GUS road. Miss Calhoun, and 1 am
amazed that you came through IN
safety"
''The Russians chose the lower pass,
know not why. OF course, I was
quite ignorant However, we met nei-
ther brigands nor soldiers, Axphain or
GGraus1ari; encountered nothing
more alarming than mountain lion
and that, Baron Daagioss, recails he
to the sense OF a duty have been neg
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You are Miss Beverly Calhoun of
Washington"

you are Miss BeUer1y Calhoun OF
Wdshangtorl.'
the door that opened into the Office Of
:he commandant. Baldos glared after
them in angry amazement.
young man, some day-and soon-
you will be a much wiser soldier-ahd
in the ranks" said Beverly hotly. The
smile instantly receded from the inso-
lent fellows face, for there was a
world Of prophecy in the way she said
It. Somehow he was in much more
respectful humor when he returned TO
the hall and stood In the presence OF
the tall, flushed stranger with the rag-
ged uniform.
A short, derce little man in the pic
turesque uniform Of Graustark OIL
Ger arose as Beverly entered the Office.
His short beard bristled as though it
were concealing a smile, but his man
ner was polite, even deferential. She
advanced fearlessly toward him, a
wayward smile struggling Into her
face.
'I dare say you know I am not the
princess" she said composedly. Every
vestige Of fear was gone now that she
had reached the line Of battle. The
doughty baron looked somewhat sur
prised at this frank way Of opening an
interview.
ST am quite well aware Of it." he
said politely.
'They say you know every one, Bar
on Dangloss,' she boldly said. PRAY,
who am I?'
The powerful official looked at the
smiling face for moment, his bushy
eyebrows contracting ever so slightly.
There was shameless streak Of dust
across her cheek, but there was also
q dimple there that appealed tc the
grim old man. His eyes twinkled as
he replied, with fine obseQuiousness:
"You are Miss Beverly Calhoun OF
Washington"
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rTo BE Continued
JAPANESE INVADE WEST
Quietly Building Colony On the
Upper Mississippi.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 4.-The
invasion Of the Mississippi Valley by
japanese is proceeding at a surprising
rate, but so quietly that it is scarcely
observed.
AT present Bay City, Wis, a small
town on the Mississippi River about
ninety miles below st. Paul is the rail
lying place of the japanese. There a
small colony has bought several acres
Of land OH lake shore, including
practically all of the beach and the
point making out into the river, and
locally famous as one Of the best fish
ing places on the Upper Mississippi.
A score of Japanese have been at
work for several weeks cleaning this
land and the beach, and in the Spring
landscape gardener will arrive from
Japan and lay out the property in
true japanese style, making Of it a
beautiful and unusual Summer re-
sort.
But the japanese are not to be con-
tent with an industry that is profit
able only in the Summer. They have
bought the Bay City roller mill, and
are negotiating for other properties
in and near the town, evidently with
the prpose Of establishing a manufac-
turing centre 1t is likely that the
first buildings put up will be can
ming factory and a. picking house.
These will be some distance from the
resort.
DR.. T. Kun,a. who is at Bay City
with his wife and children, is direct
ing the work. He is well-educated
Japanese Of middle age and engaging
manners. Last September he went to
Bay City to deliver an address in
lecture course and remained several
days, ostensibiy for no otler reason
than that he enjoyed the rest. But
few weeks later he returned, began
negotiations for property, and made
several puc,ases. Then several young
japanese came AID took up their
homes in houses DR.. Kuma had
bought. Now there are more than a
score of characteristically industrious
and reticent japanese in the town.
Evidently they are well-educated
men, of good families. and the Ameri-
cans in the town have received them
cordially. Among the newcomers
are several japanese who had work
ed as bellooys in Minneapolis and st.
Paul hotels for many months, learn
ing to speak English, and some Of
them studying in the schools and col
leges.
II is understood that the Bay City
colony will number at least 200 next
summer and that DR.. Kuna intends
to establish other colonies at favoTa
Bile points in the upper Mississippi
valley when this one is we'll under
way. He appears to have good Gna-i-
cial backing.
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defended me against the beast and was
badly wounded. He must be taken to
a hospital at once, sir, where he may
have the proper care
Whereupon, at his request, she hur-
riedly related the story of that trying
journey through the mountains, not
forgetting to paint the courage of Bal
Cos in most glowing colors. The chief
was deeply interested in the story OF
the goat hunter and his party. There
was an odd CLEAN Of satisfaction In his
eyes, but she did not observe it.
"You will see that he has immediate
attention. won't you:' she implored in
the end.
"B.e shall have our deepest consider
ation." promised he.
'You know I am rather interested be-
cause shot him, just as if it were
not enough that his legs were being
torn by the brute at the time. ae
ought not to walk, Baron Dangloss.
If you don't mind, I'd suggest an am
bulance," she hurried on glibly. He
could not conceal the smile that her
eagerness inspired. "Really, he is in
a serious condition. think he needs
some quinine and whisky, too, and'-
''He shall have the best Of care" in
terrupted the captain. Leave him to
me. Miss Calhoun"
Now, let me tell you something" ;"
said she. after due reflection. You
must not pay any attention to what he
SAYS. He is liable to be delirious and
talk in 4 terrible sort of way. You
know. delirious people never talk ra-
tionally." She was loyalty trying to
protect Ealdos, the hunted, against
any incrin1inating statements he might
make.
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A0nt Fanny, ac5lt you be cdretut2"
vecsation in tongue utterly incompre-
aansibie to Beverly took place between
Esldos and his followers. The latter
seeDed to be disturbed about some
eksng, and there was no mistakiRg the
sss1citous air with which they regard
ed their leader. The pseudo princess
was patient as long as possible and
Gen broke into the discussion.
ssWhat do they want?'' she demand
ed In English.
sThey are asking for instructions"
&e answered.
~g1sruct them to do as l bid she
sad. "Tell them to hurry along and
sgeG you a doctor; that's all.
Evidently his friends were of the
szme opinion. for after long harangue
IN which he was obdurate to the last
they left the carriage, and he sank
back with groan Of detection.
ssWhat is it?'' she anxiously demand
Cd
s~They also insist that shall go to a
ascgeon" " lie said hopeiessly. His eyes
were moist. and he could not meet her
gaze. She was full Of exuitation.
e~Tney have advised me to put myself
sader your protection, shameless "s
Esak may seem to man. You and you
aione have the power to protect me If
q pass beyond the walls Of Ganlook."
~Ty she cried, all a-futter.
ssI could not thrust my heHS into the
Saws of death unless the princess Of
Graustark were there to stay their
2wy. Your royal hand alone can turn
aside the inevitable. Alas, l am help
less and know not what to dor
Beverly Calhoun sat very straight and
silent beside the misguided Bahdos.
saSser all, 1t was not within her power
% wretect him. She was not the prin-
,esss, sind she had absolutely no indu-
szsce ln Ganlook. The authorities there
xnald not be deceived as had been these
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A Texas Wonder.

*Theres a Hill at Bowie, Tex, that's
twice as big as last year. This wonder
is w. L. Hill, who from a weight Of 50
pounds has grown to over $50. lie
says: Il suffered with terrible
cough, and doctors gave me up to
die Of consumption. I was reduced to
80 pounds, when I began taking DR..
Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton, coughs and colds. Now, after
taking IL bottles, I have more than
doubled in weight and am completely
cured" Only sure cough and cold
cure. Guaranteed by Sibert's Drug
Store. soc and 81. T:ial bottle free.
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BoN1's MANY DEBTS.
Creditors Still Trying to Get Money
Out of Countess -ann.s.

Paris, Dec. 5.-Another hearing
was held today in the case OF Count
Boni De Castellane's creditors against
the count and his former wife:
Madam Gould's counsel announced
that she was willing to pay all debts
relating to the household, but drew
the line on the money lenders who
had been supplying Roni with cash
for his extravagances. i
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SIT is noticeable a cold seldom
comes on when the bowels are freely
open. Neither can it stay if they are
open. Kennedy's Laxative Cough
Syrup tastes as pleasant as maple SUI
gar. Free from all opiates. Contains
Honey and Tar Conforms to the
National Pure Food and Drug Law.
Sold by all druggists.
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Long Tennessee Fi~nt.

+. *For 20 years W. L. Rawls. of Bells,
'TF'e:.:l.. fought nasal catarrh. He
w"ite::: The swelling and soreness in
side my nose was fearful, till began
applying Bucklen's -Arrica Salve to
the sore surface; this caused the sore
ness and swelling to disappear, never
to return Best salve in existence.
Csc ct Sibert's Drug Store.
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x -
NAs ed the outskirts of habitable
community. These were the
BONES OF shepherds, hunters and 9TH
ers whose yocaticns related especial
to the mountains. Farther on there
were signs Of farming interests; the
homes became more numerous and
more pretentieus in appearance. The
zDck iined gorge broadened into a fer4
s;fe valley; the road was smooth and
Eeves. a condition which afforded relief
60 the travellers. Ravone had once
more s-essed the wounds inflicted by
! She lion, but he was unable to provide
auything to suboue the fever. Baldos
was uadeniabiy LII. Beverly, between
aler ordinations Of joy and relief at
being in sight of Ganlook, was prefnse
sn her expressions of concern for the
hero of the Hawk and Raven. The
feverish CLEAN in his dark eyes and
Sbe pain that marked his face touched
der deeply. Suffering softened his lean,
son Drowned features, obliterating the
knocking lines that had impressed her
so unfavorably at the outset. She was
saying to herself that he was hand
some after most unusual cast; it was
an unforgettable face.
Your highness,' he said earnestly,
after she had looked long and anxious
syaf his half closed eyes, 1--WE are with
an an hour Of Ganiook. 1t will be dark
before We reach the gares, 1 know,
but you have nothing to fear during
the rest Of the trip. Franz shall drive
y0a to the sentry post and turn over
she horses to your. own men. My
friends and I must leave you at the
end OF the mountain road. We-are"-
ssRidiculous.' she cried. 'sI'n not
permit It! You must go to hospital" !"
III enter the Ganlook gates it viii
6e the same as entering the gates OF
aeafh,' he protested.
'ssonsense! You have fever or you
woGldn't talk like that. I can promise
you absolute security"
sezou do not understand, your high
uess~
Nevertheless, you are going to a
Aospfta1n she firmly said .You would
die cut here in the -wilds, so what are
the odds either way? Aunt Fanny, will
roc be careful2 Don't you know that
the least movement Of those bags hurts
aaamg'
Please do not mind me, your high
mess am doing very WELL" he said.
smiling.
The cos-,h brought up In front OF
roadside inn While some Of the men
were watering the horses. others gath
eced about its open window. A con-
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Alonzo Goodwin, one of the negroes
who assisted in the murder of Chain
gang Guard harman Stello, Of
Charleston, has been arrested in
Richmond, Va, and will be brought
back for trial