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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-04-26
A Queer peespsiop,

wanted.-By a lonely. chlIdiess couple
a baby to adopt; good home and klnt
treatment. y. l. H.
4 mother Of seven, reading the above
advertisement, almost chOkcd,
"IIow sadg' she said. How touch.
ing! am very sorry FOR the poor
lonely pair. I do hope they get nice
baby"
But her husband, a detective, grdnt'
ed. ..
THAT advertisement. he said, comes,
ten to one, from n baby farm. When
ever you see nm advertisement like that
you can lie reasonably sure That IL u
some money making dodge. Were you
to answer IL you'd find That you would
be expected to pay 81 or 50 q WEEK
board for the adopted babe.
"Babies are very. very plentiful.
There Fl no need 70 advertise for them
unless you want them for money max
Ing purposes--tinless, lilo baby farm
or. you handle them In Wholesale lots
conlmcreialIy."--New Orleans Times
Democrat.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-04-26
Two Little Stories.

There Is a little story In the memoir
OF Sir Charles Bunbury which may
well be remembered among the strange
tales Of kings. When Humboldt was
at the Tuileries for the last time In
1877 and was about to take leave
Louis Philippe said TO him: 'Tell my
good brother the king Of Prussia that
I am very firm here. am very pop
ular. All France Is at my feet. The
kings Of Europe may sleep soundly. for
there viii be no more revolutions" In
little more than two months Louis
Philippe was q fugitive.
Another story In this volume which
has It's touching side concerns Sir
George Napier, the fine soldier. After
the battle Of Toulouse a group Of Eng.
lIsh officers were petting a French dog,
whose owner had taught him 10 accept
food only when Ii was offered with the
right hand. But Sir George had TO Of
fer Il crust with bis left hand because
he had no other The dog looked al
him steadily for m0nent--and took IT,
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-04-26
An Unusual Father.

He began after the usual form:
81 have a little boy at home
who
They interrupted him before he
had got far.
pardon me, old man, I must be
going along. Sorry / can't wait,
but I'm due at the Office" and so
on.
Gust a minute" he urged, but
tonholing the two nearest. at
won't take a minute"
They sighed and resigned them
selves.
"All | want to, say" he went on,
SIS that | have a little boy at home
who never said a bright thing in his
life"
They grasped his hands with
thankfulness that could find no ex'
preston in words. And then he
added:
"Hc's too small. He can't talk
yet."-London Mail.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-04-26
Amsriean, GROWING eiaasr.

A tailor whose firm has been
continuously in business in Phila-
delphia for over a century has COM
piled from his books of measure
ment some statistics that discount
the statements Of the pessimists.
These statistics show = that the
American in the past century has
grown taller, stronger and simmer
greater in height and in. chest
girth, less in the girth of waist and
hips. The average chest Of 1895
was So inches. II is IS inches now.
The average height was 5 feet 7
inches. 1t is now 5 feet s12 inches.
The length Of leg has increased in
the same proportion. The shout
ders and chest have greatly devel-
oped. The waist, on the other
hand, has lost two inches.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-04-26
A COMPOSITE GENIUS.
He Seems to Have Read Biography the
Wrong Way.

wrong way.
In reading the lives Of me Who
played great part in life we are
often struck by the fact that those
heroic men were in many cases ad-
dicted to certain vices. But it
would be well for young men to re-
member that the great ones Of the
earth succeeded not because of any
bad habits they may have had, but
in spite of them. To get the great
est possible benefit from reading
biography we should make an eff
fort to emulate great men in their
earnestness and goodness and not
in their littleness or badness. There
is something unworthy to be found
in the lives of all men, human ma
ture being far from perfect. But
such unworthiness is not to be cop
led. The young man spoken of in
the following little story seems to
have read biography the wrong way:
He fingered near the managing
editors desk, waiting for an APP
pointment on the regular staff.
But you drink" said the man.
ager, wishing to let the young fell
low down easy. ...4-
"Yes," replied the young man.
$50 did Alexander the Great"
"And you are a dude" glancing
at the youths dandifed dress.
$50 was Disraeli."
"And You are a liar"
$50 was Napoleon Bonaparte."
"And you swear occasionally"
$50 did George Washington"
"You are liable to get drunk"
"Like Daniel Webster"
"And you write a fearful scrawl."
"Like Horace Greeley"
'Well," said the manager plung-
ing at a heap OF manuscript, amy
how we don't need you. You won't
do. Good morning"
The young man turned away sor-
rowfully. ''It's no sort of USE" he
said. "a fellow combines in his
own brain and person the traits Of
all the great men from Alexander
to Greeley and can't even get a
place on a newspaper. The world
is growing too fast for genius. -
Exchange.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-04-26
The Brouaham.

What Is the correct way to pro-
nounce the name Of that vehicle,
the 'brougham:" Up in Scotland,
where the original Lord Brougham
came from, the name was pro-
nounced "Broocham" with the
900" a. in "book" and the "ch" as
in "loch''1 and also "Broofam' and
"Brooham" 600" a little longer).
In London society made il "Broo-
am" or "Broom" 600" as long as
one pleases), and the vehicle was
"broom." Elderly people still say
"broom," says the dictionary, and
few make IL "broo-am," but "bro.
am" is commonly preferred by the
educated among the younger gen.
Grafton. The one really vulgar pro.
nunciation is 'brome."
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-04-26
Notice of Administration

Having this day qualified as adninis-
traitor of the estate of w. B. Harris. de-
ceased, late Of Durham county, n. G.
this is to notify all persons having
claims against said estate to exhibit them
to the undersigned on or before the cd
day Of April, 19o8, or this notice will be
plead in bar of their recovery. All per-
sons indebted to said estate will please
make immediate payment.
This I'D day of April, 1907.
f. F. GARRARD,
Administrator.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-04-26
When School Days are Over.

The county schools are now
closing, and soon High school
and college commandments will
take the day. Students have
been receiving instruction an adj
vice. but no words ring better
than the following, which ap-
peared in Charity and Children
about a year ago:
Young Ladies and Gentle
men: The pomp and ceremony
of commencement are over. The
strenuous work of the school
room is behind you. You have
fought the sham battle and wor &.
Now you must throw your blank
cartridges away and load for
game! You have had wonderful
advantages in your college career.
but they will not avail you if you
depend on them for the strug-
gle of the future. You have the
weapons in your hands but they
are worthless unless you WELD
them. Did you ever hear of a
college dead-beat? Not long ago
a graduate of Princeton was
boasting in our presence that the
curriculum at that great institu-
ton was so high that a man hold.
ing a diploma from any of our
North Carolina colleges could moi
enter the junior class. And he
was a graduate of Princeton
And he couldn't make a living
for a jay-bird! No matter about
the honors you have won; they
are valuable as stepping-stone:
to higher things, but utterly
worthless for anything else. Dc
not call back on your past record
Set your face like flint to the fu
ture. What are you going to d.
with yourself now? That is thu
question. Be careful that some
awkward country boy who hai
never seen a college does not dis
lance you in the real race of life
You have seen that many a time
SO have we all, and that is VIII!
the unthinking sometimes dis
credit the value of a colleg,
course. The college is not Il
blame. II cannot furnish brains
1t can never make a man out o.
a thing. 1t cannot convert
dude into a human being. Re
member the fight has just begun
Be humble and patient and char
liable. Do not try to impress
the fact that you are a colleg,
graduate upon every compan!
you enter. A lamp need no
shout out on a dark night tn
fact that it is shining. Get RICH
down to honest work, my DO.
and girl. All these years yol
have been serving yourself: nov
begin your service for others
We have done. The sermon
over. Take il or throw II away
just ::as you like. Remembe
though, that we are watchini
you, and that we love you, an
that we hope that you will nc
run out of North carolina, bu
throw yourselves into the gloi
ious task Of making the old Stat
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-04-26
Russias Vast Forests.

Very nearly four.tenths Of the
surface Of Russia in Europe Ia COW
cred with woods and forests, &C.
cording to the Revue Economique
Internationale. In fact, the Rus.
sian forests are so great in extent
that they almost equal the entire
united area Of western Europe, in.
Guiding Austria. Hungary, Germany,
Switzerland, Belgium, italy. France
and Spain. Among European coun.
tries, next To Russia. Australian.
gary i the richest IN forests.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-04-26

ACCORDING to Mr.. Graves
latest speech in Chicago it is in
the power of two men to dictate
as to who shall be the next
president of the United States,
and the remarkable thing about
it is that one must speak in favor
of the other. He claims that
Roosevelt can speak the word
and elect Bryan, or Bryan can do
the same by Roosevelt.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-04-26
Administrators Notice

Having this day qualified as Admi,;.
traitor of Frances Markham, deceasass'
late of Durham County, this is to no, ts
all persons indebted to said estate Y
come forward and make immediate NJ, Y
nent land all persons having CLAM rs'
against said estate are notified 10 presaa,
the same to the undersigned on or bcfo .'
the 18th day of March, 1908, are this ny
tice will be plead in bar for their rcc ~
cry.
This I3th day of March, 1907.
JOHN w. MARKHAM,
Administrator of Frances Markham
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-04-26
DURHAM, N. c., April 26, 1907.

THE city campaign seemed to
reach the hottest point before
the nominations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-24
OFFICIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
1sOT.-NoTICE is hereby given that the Commis,
sioners of the District of Columbia intend to make
their oq tSe pe heab In
safety. and comfort. Assessments for one half OF
as a q puS se
Interested in the proposed work are notified that
hass ON S Ts Ds THE &c
TY;NINTH DAY OF MAY. 1901. AT ELEVEN
'G RsF cGsB sns a
an estimated cost Of $500 to be assessed against
street between the limits named On the south
side OF street. NV. from 18th street to 18th
against all lots In square 1873 AUDITING said
south side of $ streeeebetween the limits named.
On the west side of North Capitol street from r
street to Randolph street, at estimated cost of
$50s to be assessed against all lots square 3l02
the q SEE sPrs E SaHl sTsss
CUEB AND LAY CEMENT SIDEwALK-On the
street NV. from sd street to 24th street, at an
estimated cost Of 81 2i5 to be assessed against all
NAMED LAY CEMENT sIDEwaLK-on both sides
to be assessed against all lots in squares 2ss3 and
limits named SET NEW GRANITE Dt cTRB- On
both sides Of Ivy street Sc in square $685. at an
lots in square COS abutting on said Ivy street On
the north side of street. NE. from LIST street to
I'd street, at an estimated cost of $500, to be
assessed against all lots In square TO abutting
said north side of street between the limits
named. ON the west side of I'd street. Me- from
street to Florida avenue, at estimated cost OF
5000 to be assessed against ali lots In square TO
abutting said west side of I'd street between
limits named. On both sides Of Bates street. NV,
OF $3.50 to be assessed against all lots in square
652 abutting said Bates street between the
limits named. On both sides OF 18th streer, NV,
from Massachusetts avenue TO street, at esti-
mated cost OF 81 $50. to be assessed against all
said 18th street between the limits named PAVE
ALLEYS WITH yITRIFIED OR ASPHALT
BLOCk-tileys In square $50 at an estimated
cost Of 81 .292. Alleys In square $40. at esti-
mated cost Of IS. I23 Alleys In square 26O2. at
2506. at an estimated cost of 81. 854. The alleys
IN square ISL at an estimated cost Of 81 1885, The
ii. b. r. MCFARLAND. II. L. WEST. JAY J.
MORROW. Commissioners of the District of Co
lumbia. myl3 14.24&25
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-24
Ship on Fire at Pier.

NEW YORK. May 24.-Just as she was
about to leave her moorings at pier 80,
East river, last night, the four-masted
schooner Eiizer w. Clarke. which halls
from Portland, Me-, bound for Galveston.
was discovered on fire. Capt. Weyman,
coming from shore. started to enter the
forward cabin, when he was greeted with
dense smoke. He at once called the crew,
who were working forward. to man the fire
hose and also hailed the tug Thomas ].
Johnson to his assistance. A two-inch hose
was run aboard the burning schooner and
the fire was soon under control
During the excitement the steward, Joseph
Dominuguez, a Porto Rican. remembered
some new spring clothing he had bought.
Taking no heed of the warnings of the OFF,
GERS of the vessel. he attempted to make his
way to his own cabin, back of the blazing
one. AS soon as he started down the COM
panionway he was overcome with smoke
and fell headlong to the foot of the steps.
He managed to get to his feet and after
making another futile attempt to get to
his bunk he was glad to get out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-24
Anacostia and Vicinity.

The Junior Rechabites Of Anacostia and a
delegation of the Boys Brigade Of Wash
ington took part in parade in the town
last evening to commemorate the second an
niversary Of the institution here of the
movement to enlist the boys In the tenn
perance cause. which movement has re-
suited in the union of the Boys Club and
Victory Tent. No. go. Junior Order of Reeh-
a,bites. There were in the parade fifty-f1ve
members Of Victory Tent and fifteen men,
bers of the Boys Brigade. The marchers
were accompanied by fife and drum corps
of sixteen pieces attached to Victory Tent.
The delegation from the Boys Brigade was
led by Col. Butler and Capt. Lybrand.
John Anderson of the Rechabites acted as
the drum major. After marching along the
principal streets halt was made at the
Woodwork home. 40 Jefferson street.
where refreshments were served. Among
those called upon to address the gathering
were William ". Mahoney and George W.
Rue. who started the boys organization,
and Col Butler and Capt. Lybrand.
Children Of the Sunday school of the
Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church to
the number Of nearly 200 assembled in the
parish hall on Washington street last even
ing at an entertainment given by them in
honor of the twentieth anniversary of the
rectorate Of Rev. Willard G. Davenport
The program was under the direttion of
Mr.. Milford B. Wits. the choirmaster and
organist There were songs rendered by
Charles Gator, Thornton Fisher, Howell
Dean and Frank Hagan. Recitations were
given by Lillian Dean, Irene Dorsey, Elsie
Petzhold. Anna Hagan, Eleanor PetzhoId
and Annie Thorn. A sketch called mon
sense Land" was given, the Juveniles TAX
ing part being Thornton Fisher, Lawrence
Trumbull. Frank Hagan. Julian Stevens.
Aubrey Klinger. Charles Gator, Fred Will
liams and Howell Dean. The ladies of the
church served refreshments at the conclu-
sion of the program
Testimony Is being taken in connection
with the Injunction filed against William
Mushake by Charles A. Richardson and
others to prevent him from closing the alley
in the rear of his residence. affording en-
trance from Johnson street to half dozen
houses and the police station, fronting on
Monroe street.
John E. Fort il having his cottage at
Washington. and Pierce streets. remodeled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-24
TO SAVE KOREAN FORESTS
JAPAN WILL FOLLOW METHODS
OF THIS COUNTRY.
Details Of the Proposed Undertaking
Forwarded by Ambassador
L. E. Wright.

Luke +. Wright, United States ambassa-
dor to Japan, has forwarded to the State
department details of the cooperative
agreement between the japanese and Ko.
rean governments outlining a plan for the
use of the forests in the YaIu and Tumen
valleys. Fhe plan is similar In many ways
to the methods of the United States in de-
veioping the national forests of this coun-
try under the administration of the forest
service.
The decision OF the Japanese government
to apply methods of forestry to the use
of the forests of Korea is given especial
attention, because II is said that the mat
ter Of a large timber concession by Russia
to a corporation was one OF the Interior
causes OF the declaration of war between
the two countries. Before Korea came I'M
der the rule of japan its timber resources
were being rapidly depleted by wasteful
numbering, and the country babe fair to
become as badly deforested in the course
Of time as China and Turkey.
Japan's Plan.
Japan's plan for the management Of
the timber lands of Korea Is to establish
In the next five or six years nine model
forests In the neighborhood OF the cities of
Seoul. Pingyang and Taiku. The capital for
this enterprise is about 5000 600. one-half
of which is to be furnished by the Korean
government Private enterprise for the de-
velopment of forest areas will be encour-
aged, and Korean school of Agriculture
and forestry, to furnish the necessary
trained experts for the management Of
these national forests, has already been
established.
The practice of forestry is a new thing
In Korea, and 1t is said that its introduce
ton will bring many benefits to it's people.
The country has excellent forests, but the
excessive numbering operations of the last
few years, If carried on, would soon lay
bare vast areas of land.
Study Of Forestry in Japan.
The forests Of Japan have been managed
by the imperial government for many years.
The national forests of that country cover
an area of about 100000 acres. or slight
ly more than enehalf of the total forested
area. The management of the forests by
the Japanese government has proved very
successful. In 1901 the total receipts were
81, 0S5,00 and the net income $570,000 In
the decade ending 1901 Japan's lumber ex-
ports amounted to S25,00000O The first
school of forestry in Japan was established
in 1856. fifteen years prior to the time a
school of forestry was established in this
country. The island nation now has sixty
two institutions in which the science and
practice of forestry is taught. The govern
ment forests are under the supervision OF
bureau of forestry, which is a part of the
department of agriculture, similar to the
plan of organization in this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-24
Portraits for Virginia Court House.

WARSAW. Va, May 24.-Portraits Of
Gen. Robert E. Lee and Gen. Stonewall Jack
son have been presented at Lancaster
court house with interesting exercises.
The court house was thronged. Judge T. B.
Wright of the Lancaster county court pre-
sided and introduced all the speakers. with
the exception of Mr.. A. C. Bra=,on. which
was assigned to Mr.. c.. Harding Walker.
The exercises were opened by the singing Of
Dixie by the pupils of the Lancaster
high school, under the leadership of Prof
Brent. The presentation address was by
Mr.. Thomas ]. Downing. Addresses were
also delivered by s. w. CIaybrook, Frank
Newbill and Judge Ewell. The closing ad
dress was delivered by Mr.. Braxton. and
like that of Mr.. Downing's. was very elo-
Quent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-24
Personal to River Men.

Mr. Frank Passano Of this city has been
appointed engineer OF the Smoot tug Rosa
lie and has entered upon the discharge Of
his duties.
Sergt Russell Dean of the harbor police
precinct is away on leave of absence
While Mr.. Dean. is absent Private Passano
OF the harbor detail is acting as pilot Of
the police tug vigilant
Capt. j. H. Jones Of Baltimore, recently
master of the Washington owned schooner
Jennie Huddell. sold to New York parties,
was In the city yesterday on visit.
Mr.. Bernard Shorter, quartermaster on the
steamer Harry Randall, is still I'll at Prov
idence Hospital of a severe malarial attack
combined with other troubles.
Mr.. Fred Imrey has been appointed a
uuartermaster ON the steamer NewpQ<t'
News on the line between this city and
Norfolk, under Capt. Fred Posey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-24
FUTURE Days
THOS. J. OWEN son. AUCTs, 1881 ST. NV.


Executives sale OF Very Valuable
Business and Residence Properties
to close an estate, being the Three
story Bay-window Brick Dwelling
No. 2IIo K st. NV, and two Two
story Brick Dwellings Nos. 2o33
and 2o3T K st. NV, and the Two
story Brick Saloon and Dwelling
No. 2o2o K st. NV.
By virtue Of authority vested in me as execu-
trtx, l win sell at public auction, on TUESDAY,
JUNE FOURTH, 1907. COMMENCING AT HALF.
PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM. in front Of the re-
front Of lot BY the depth of 14e.1l feet toa so.
foot alley, In square IS. improved by premises No
2119 X st. NV. Immediately thereafter sublot
II in square 76, being premises No. 2033 X st.
NV. Immediately thereafter. lot 40 in square "a
being premises No. 203i K st. NV. Immediately
thereafter. lot 80 In square 76, being q brick
dwelling and sal0on No. 2029 K. st. NV
Terms: One third cash, balance in one and two
years. with interest at the rate Of go per annum
sold. or all cash. at the option Of the purchaser
COnveyancing recording. etc, at cost Of purchaser
deposit of 500 will be required upon each parcel
at time of sale Terms of sale to be complied with
within fifteen days from day OF SALE otherwise the
property may be resold at the risk and cost of the
defaulting purchaser, after i've days advertise
nient Of such resale published In some newspaper
= BRIDGET McNEELy, E.ecutrlx.
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