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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-02
A Grent Arabian Trust.

Many of these bazaars are now run
by corporations, and there is a great
semi religious trust company that
owns and rents out a large part of the
shops. This is called the Habous.
think that the Bey of ,Tunis is con-
nected with 1t, and also many of the
chief 4leiks. This institution has
been in existence for long time, and
it's funds amount to many millions. 1t
has had great sums dedicated to it
with the understanding that the in
terest from them is to go to certain
religious or charitable purposes. One
rich NIolammedan. for instance, left
his money to the Habous In order that
1t might supply free drinking water
to a certain locality. That was long
time ago, and the water still flows.
Men sometimes leave fortunes to this
trust with instructions that it Is to
handle them in tho interest of their
wives and children. and. in short, II
does much the same business as our
American trust companies.
The Habeus has buildings all over
TURKS, and owns extensive tracts of
land outside the city. 1t possesses so
much property that the French au-
thorities are afraid Of 1t, and they
| would like to have a safety valve ere
ated which shall prevent its money
from being turned to improper uses,
The Habous officers pretend that they
desire nothing so much as an investi-
cation, but when the French made
their inquiries last year they could
learn nothing. Just now, when there
is talk about holy war throughout
the Mohammedan world, the French
feel that the ELabous might become
| dangerous. as its wealth could furnish
a war fund for the Arabs.
During my wanderings through Tu-
| mis- | have seen many of the shops
| owned by this corporation. and to day
| went into the building containing it's
Offices. 1t is within a stones throw
OF the bazaars on the Rue d'Eglise, in
the very heart of the old city. 1t con-
sists OF many large rooms surrounding
court walled with marble. and 1t has
so many clerks that it looks like a
government department.
In striking contrast with the Arab
parts Of this city is tho new section,
in which the French have their resi-.
dences and chief business houses. This
is outside the walls of old Tunls ex-
tending from them down TO the hnr-
hor. About fifteen years ago the mar
Dor there was swamp, and as it was
thought, tit for nothing. 1t now con-
tains the finest buildings In Tuns and
| Is worth hundreds of dollars per front
foot They are large hotels, banks
and stores upon 1t. 1t has wide and
well-paved streets, and were it not
for the Arabs. Jews and yelled women
in the crowds which parade 1t you
might think 1t part OF Paris, Lyons
or Marsleilles.
French Tunis is growing rapidly. 1t
already goes far out into the coun-
of Ira hast 40
Il to the BelVedere or municipal park
4 This is lined with fine houses, and
there are other good residence streets
The main business thoroughfares OF
the French city are tho Avenue dc
France and the Avenue de la Marine
They contain tho chief banks, shops
and cafes, and also the Casino and the
! principal hotels.
"a French Tunls prldes itself on being
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-02

| broaden the perspective Of tho farmer
as we'll. Trey lond him to appreciate
| III" necessity OF getting out of the OLD
riiis IN which lio has fingered too long
| 1hey teach hi INTO see that there are
newer and better ways of doing things;
| tilat there is after all II right way 81
scientific way, n practical way. which
If ptrsued. will brSrg him large re
wards for his effort az compared with
the meaErc existence ekod out IN his
morrow world bounded by crrorA and
rreludicc which so little erfpst las
been made to break down in tho past.
An organization Of this kind also
helps the state wonderfully on the out
side. letting farmers in OTHER states
know that their brothers IN Vlrginin
arc live and progressive set of lius-
handmen. and TINT they will gladly
welcome tho stranger to their midst
who can bring them useful knowledge.
The fact that q state possesses such
n force for education and develop
inent will DO quickly appreciated by
those seeking Investments. and Will
help to gather IN the thousands Of i'm
migrants needed to clear the ten mil
lion acres OF unoccupicd land In the
state and reclaim 1t from its idle and
Improbable condition and make 1t
bring forth some ten and some forty
fold SO the institute becomes USE
full in many different ways. and not
only helps the citizens who come in
contact with 1t. but increases the
wealth of the state by attracting in
vestors who seek n location in a mild
and cquable climate where market
facilities are of the best.
Meetings Full OF Interest.
tyS ty,Tt l,nu al,
programs to It's patrons, the best
speakers from within and without the
state being obtained regardless of
cost, and this is the policy which will
be pursued during the present year.
The executive committee now has un-
der advisement plans for the fourth
annual gathering which it Is expected
will be held in Roanoke some time
during the month of August. as that
seems to be the most convenient time
for all the farmers to get away from
home. Every one who has the inter
est and welfare of Virginia and her
farmers at heart will make it point |
to be present at this gathering and aid |
by their presence in maintaining and |
fostering an organization. the sole aim |
aud object of which has been to pro-
mote the welfare of the Common
wealth through the development of
the unlimited resources of her soits |
and to preserve for rosterity that NJ |
bic heritage which nature gave to Viz 1
sinia In her wonderfully diversified
soils and their capacity for supplying
the needs of the human race in end
less variety
ANDREW n. soULE.
z? Secretary
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an up.to-date town. 1T has e'ectrlc
| lights and trolley lines which now go
clear around the old city ana reach
| To some parts OF its interior nv well
- llns several large BANKS, TWO "
three department stores and great
/ rnnnv rnstn,rants and cafes 're cast
! no is devoted to vaudeville shows, With
II gambling attachment; ana during Tile
| winter 1t becomes Il little Monte Chrlo
patronlzcd nv rich natives and tourists
This establishment has seats ior so''''-
thing like two thousand spectators.
It's nmdIcnco-ro consists OF
pit ana boxes. and the people en-
have coffee, beer or VINE serve" wiz,
the motors are playing. ~ the Fight
OF the a,,diencc-room Is II large par
lor. I'm which several roulette tnbies
arc kept going both during and be-
tween the acts and on the tert there
are rooms for private gambling anu
public places for rouge ct NOR. WIS.,
tied tic gambling rooms during tie
intermissions last night ana saw
crowds about the tables. The stakes ~
roulette were from n franc upward,
and the tables were we'll covered with
silver. The rouge ct nor rooms were
deserted, but | understand they arc
well patronized In the winter, when
many tourists are here.
Tunis has also summer theatre
at the Belveterc Park. and the milf
tary bands give frequent concerts In
the public squares
On the Stage Of Old Carthage.
One of tho most interesting tlD,atri-
cal representations In this part OF
the world was the acting OF II play
containing Phoenician characters and
scenes In a ruined theatre which has
been recently eXcavated on the site
of old Carthage This occurred las,
year, and another play of similar
nature is now being written for a
well-known actress of Paris, whose
husband is famous as the translator of
new cleven-volume French edition
of the arabian Nights" This play
Will be brought to Tunis and will be
acted out in tho open. In the same
surroundings and upon the same site
where the plays of Carthage. We're act
ed when 1t was the capital of Africa
and a rival of imperial Rome. The play
of last year has since been taken to
Paris and successfully put upon the
stage there The heroine OF the now
play takes the part of n beautiful wo-
man whose statue was found in the
ruins and is now in the museum of
Carthage.
Copyright. 1907. BY Frank G. Car
penter)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-02
A Disclaimer.

Editor OF The TimesDispatch:
SRA report having been widely
circulated to the effect that III my adj
dress to the Beneticent Society of the
New England Conservatory of Music
stated that students of slender means
were not 'allowed to enter the con-
servatory--in fact. were socially and
morally unfit" and vigorously ex
cluded. in spite of the threats of irate
parents wish to state. emphatically
and explicitly, that l said absolutely
nothing of the sort, and that it is past
my comprehension how my words
could have been so misunderstood and
distorted, or how any sane person
could for a moment believe such an
absurd and ridiculous statement to be
true In fact, in my address the exact
opposite is distinctly stated, viz: II
know that it has been the policy of
the Beuetcent Society to assist all
students who are shown to be worthy,
and perhaps. after all, this is a better
plan in the end than to encourage only
gifted people who may be migrate
full"
Tho exact language Of the para
graph which apparently caused this
misunderstanding was as follows:
'In my opinion it is morally dis
honest to take money from students
who have no ear, no talent and no
musical tntelliEeny,
I Only regret that all music teachers
have not the same standard.
This conservatory has for years as
sisted It's students. not only with tut
ton, but in some cases with food and
clothing. and 1t welcomes all students
of ability without regard to sex. color
or condition; but poor students with
genius are more welcome than rich
ones without it. Any young composer.
pianist. organist, violinist or singer
who shows evidence of such promise
that he Is likely to become an artist
may receive at this conservatory his
j entire musical education without pay
ing ono cent.
Since this incident has caused a
good deal of unfavorable editorial
comment tand no wonder) ii would
seem that any journal with even a
rudimentary sense of Justice who has
thus honored me, would be willing to
give this plain statement of the facts
the fullest publicity.
Very truly yours,
G. w. CHADWICK,
Director
= N. E. Conservatory of Music.
Boston. Mass.
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.DO|NG G0OD WORK
FOR our FARME rs
CONTINUED from FIRST Page.)


tngs can not be lightly overlooked and
the educational value can not be en-
phaszed too strongly. The fact that
many doubters came to these meetings
and left with new views of their voca-
tion and its possibilities when ration
ally pursued marks th,, economic i'm
portance of such gatherings which
may properly and with justice be CALI
ed schools Of information for the
FARMER. This is the forum in which
he expresses his views, and IL they
are not an accord with the latest and
best information, lie Is certain to find
TINS out, and so may be saved the enor-
nous waste of both money and energy
which Is the chief drawback to the
American tarhing to-day. And how
else shall the thousand useful truths
which have such potent bearing IN
successful practice be brought home
with all their force TO the farmer ex-
cept through gatherings OF this kind.
Important npd Noble Function.
The State Farmers Institute has
thus most important and noble func.
ton to perform in the agricultural nj.
fairs Of the State, and that II has
mode good beginning all will TESTIFY
who have come directly in contact viii i
ATS work and are capable OF speaking
POSITIVELY ON the subject. Moi only dc
taese hastings educate. but the,
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GREAT WHITE CITY
AND ITS BUSINESS
Continued from First page)

bazaars running off in every direction,
and the whole is sort of business
Rosamond's bower in which lose my
self again and again in trying to find
my NNHN out
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Old Carthage In Tuni..

my way out
Old Carthage In Tunis.
Before l go on with my description
of the bazaars. let us look at their
construction. The pillars and stones
of old Carthage have been everywhere
used. AT the sides of each little shop
are marble columns, some of which
lave beautiful capitals. There are
hundreds-yes, ! venture. thousands
of these columns here to be seen, and
strange to say, the Arabs have painted
the snowy market with stripes OF red
green and black. Many are in green
and some in bright yellow. Similar
columns are to be found in the resi-
dence quarters, and 1t is true that 4
large part of Mohammedan Tuns has
been built from the ruins OF that old
Punic city.
own quarter. There are long streets,
filled with cells. where the Arabs make
nothing but shoes, and others in which
the shops are devoted to weavers. In
some silk thread is sold, and In others
only perfumery or groceries. Their,
are also bazaars of coppersmiths, book
sellers and tailors.
The Razanr OF the Tailors,
iHe paHdar OF tle taliorS Is not lar
from the kasbah. We push our way
through the white gowned, fcz-capped,
turbancd NIohammedan crowd and take
a look at it. We are in a covered
street about twelve feet On width.
which Is paved with Belgian blocks
worn smooth by the bare feet and slip.
pers of thousands. 1t is walled with
shops which extend fifteen or twenty
feet back on each side.
The average shop is not more than
eight feet In width. It's floor is about
two feet above lne street, and the
tailors sit cross-legged upon it before
tables eight inches high, upon which
they are cutting and sewing They
wear gowns and rouminous trousers
IThey have fez caps or turbans. Many
of them work away with their goods
on their Knees and their bare feet
and bare calves plainly seen. here
at nay right is shop where they are
sewing upon q buraoose of the finest
white wool for some Arab gentleman
and at my left is a man making q
pair of ten-dollar trousers for some
fat jewish lady. Other tailors are
working on gorgeous Jackets and vests
for both men and women. They use
I silk and gold-embroidered cloths. In
uee,, MANY ., tne garments are eN'
oeeuiusiy costly rs you may see by
- iipiiis claa customers VINO stant
-. We street outside and bargain for
~ ~ COCK IN inc morning thert
20 e., m, "uc.,on OIL seco''u hald columns
~ tt''s ''liof street When gray peard
' =" tio', 70 anout holding fine gar
iiehts hlSh over their heads. They
sans oul the prices ana d"allty OF th'
sooo,' anu oes me people to buy
tou"u aU'lereos so engaged TINS morn
rs, wy sioWo ne'ls so great that
o'"'" n"i ulS make oS way through,
The SIOUX of the Pcrfumcrs.
But let us 20 on to the soule of IN,
perfumers. The word sou,5 is usnt
as a term for the bazaars. and whoI
you ask TO be shown the Mohnmme
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1907-11-26

Cordele Rambler
Well Fitzgerald is hummer; those people
down there have got the world in miniature.
Would you think it? They raise oranges in their
garden, and not in hot houses either The writer
attended banquet at the Lee Grant hotel last
night given by the G. A. r. Post and the Chamber
of Commerce of that place. He was delighted to
the demonstrations of the greatest harmony be
tween the soldiers who wore the blue and those
who wore the gray; old Union soldier said that
he had seven bullets under his shirt put there by
some poor marksman ofa Confederate soldier and
said that if he could find the old Conted who did
the shooting that he would not only shake. hands
across the bloody chasm but would take him to
his home as an honOred guest and give him the
best company vctuals that he could scrape up. Any
one who thinks that there is friction between the
Northern and Southern people in Fitzgerald can
as well nndeceive themselves because there is not
word of it true they live together like brothers.
We found out another thing While there; Jess
Mercer is happy after dinner orator. this is
thing that we never even suspicioned before
Those people down there are going to ask the gov
eminent at Washington to locate an old soldiers
home in Fitzgerald.
There are more Union soldiers in Fitzgerald
than in any Southern city and the old vets want
one home in warm climate as many of them have
rheumatism, catarrh and other complaints that
require Il warm climate But back to the oranges
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Hayes have pulled over 500
Off of two trees and the writer was given large
basketful which he brought home. We certainly
congratulate this enterprsing couple who have
shown us new Advantage that South Georgia has.
They have lived in the north all of their lives un,
til the last ten years and yet have have taught us
something about South Georgia that none of lis
ever dreamed of
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1907-11-26
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

Notice is hereby given that on
Tuesday the 18th day of December
1907, an election will be held at
/, the City Hall. in the City of Fitz-
gerald for the purpose of electing
the following officers for said City,
to wit: One Mayor, five Aldermen
at large, one City Marshal, one
City Treasurer, one City tax asses
sor and eight members of the Board
of Education from the City at
large. The polls for said election
will be open at s O'Clock in the
forenoon. No ballots will be re-
ceived by the managers of said
election at the polling place except
the official ballot which will be
furnished the voter by the election
manager after such voter enters
the voting place for the purpose of
casting his ballot.
By order. of the City Council
this November 6, 1907.
a. j. G. Knapp,
c. NJ. Wise, Clerk. Mayor
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1907-11-26
FOR CITY MARSHALL.

! desire to announce myself as q
candidate for election as City
Marshall subject to the. choice OF
the voters of Fitzgerald and if
elected I promise a faithful and
painstaking discharge of the duties
of the office. L will appreciate
your support. Sincerely yours,
G.. E. HARRISON.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1907-11-26

FloradOra. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1O3 to IL 3
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES GgSSEEEzEE9Sc2ssSsEESEEE
Tipping has been again tabooed. Now, won't
melody please tip the tabooer
IAN for Fitzgerald Pull Out.
1t seems now almost certain that Gov. Smith
n call an extra session of the legislature.
Pull for Fitzgerald Out
Colquitt County, as well as Berren will OPP
Sc Adels new county vigorously.
Pull for Fitzgerald Of Out.
The prohbitiOnists seek to drive John Barley
Isl from New Orleans. simultaneously with the
Exhibition movement the saloon men have started
|eform movement Thus good has already been
sefnplished.
P.n for Fitzgerald Pull Out
sdtrhe Albany Herald says "what some people
natience is sometimes nothing but pure lazl-
Calhoun County Courier.
We have no patience with either the Her
81 the Courier for not going on to tell us what
Iaziness is.
Pull for Fitzgerald o. Pull Out
+ a our announcement column appears the an
smento G. P. Mingledorf for the office of
treasurer. Col Mingledorf has lived in
aid about six years and is well known to
Of this city who regard him as an honor
fright citizen, quite capable of performing
les of the Office. He il man who makes
md they are sure he will make good race.
PUN for FITZGERALD or Pull Out
verald merchants are giving 1O% discount
rs sold by them and paid for with certifi-
ned from the banks of their home town.
The right spirit that builds a town and
lngs for Fitzgerald Enterprise
Fitzgerald clothing house is offering a dis
Il h all purchases paid for with certificates.
4 patriotic spirit and. puts Uncle Sans
En- in the shade.-Dublin Times.
Its the Fitzgerald spirit that puts every
III the shade.
Pail for Fitzgerald Pull Out
So. Smith has appointed our friends, Hon.
1fOrd, of Sylvester, and Hon. j. E. Mercer,
erald, ON the Georgia delegation to the
Drainage Congress. Must be some mis-
s. ng here; thought all the time Lum and
oped with the '!dry" herd.-Tifton Ga.
zee no inconsistency, the Drainage Con
i imposed to drain things as dry as posi-
the meantime let it be understood that
S0t disposed to deny the dry charge.
Pull for FIrr~ad Or Pun Out
aerald's Fire Department is one OF the
pped of any of the smaller cities of the
bot the very best of its SIZE
hall await with patence) test OF eff
Ore we can say much ON that line. We
alter Wilkerson and the boys will do
nt all times, but they may do their best
arevious blunderS under pressure.
In team for the chemical engine is here
bartment is in high feather over the &C
ia will keep busy until the horses are
ained We hope it will be some time
are needed but when the trial comes
N team and the whole department will
has not had disastrous fire in many
he common belief is, and reasonable
that one man is responsible for her
In that particular. Fire Chief James
rot OF the Albany fire department so
has become well known throughout the
that puts the fire out before it gets
any people are uneasywhen he is out
built up the department. and knows
stem by heart. He gets to the fire
" body else knows of it.
Nilkerson with full control
paftment and knowing his re-
sEe he will be prepared to meet
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1907-11-26
FOR CITY TREASUSER.

FOR CITY TREASUSER.
To the Voters of the City
of Fitzgerald am a candidate
for the office OF: City Treasurer at
the December election, and ]
earnestly solicit the Support OF
every voter in Fitzgerald.
respectfully,
G. p. MINGLEDoRFF.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1907-11-26
: FOR CITY MARSHAL.

FOR CITY MARSHAL.
To the Voters of the City of Fitz-
gerald, Ga: ~
I am candidate for City Mar
shall of Fitzgerald at the coming
election and earnestly solicit your
support. Respectfully,
FRANK HAGER.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1907-11-26
Announcements.
FOR CITY TREASURER.

FOR CITY TREASURER.
l hereby announce myself as
candidate for the office of City
Treasurer subject to the voters at
the coming city election.
Respectively
A. A. HARVEY.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1907-11-26

To the voters. Of Fitzgerald: /
am a candidate for the office Of City
Marshal at the coming election, and
earnestly solicit your support.
r.:Oct. 81, 1907. -. .,,....
j.: Respectfully,
:. HERMAN SMITH.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1907-11-26
FITZGERALD.

Pull for Fitzgerald or Pull Out.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-05-24
Drebert-S tark.

Pierce, Neb., May 16.-Special to
The News: One of the most fashion
able weddings that has taken place in
Pierce was solemnized here at the
home of William Stark at 1870 p. m.
when Frank Drebert was united in
the holy bonds of matrimony with
Miss Josie Stark. The wedding cere-
mony was performed by the Rev.
Chas H. Dams of the Congregational
church of Pierce. The groom is a
trusted employee of the Upton grain
elevator company, while the bride is
one of the most suave young ladies in
northeast Nebraska. She is a most
estimable person and all wish her
and hers unbounded joy through life's
voyage. The groom is a nephew of
II. A. Drebert of Norfolk and has
planned a two weeks wedding trip
for himself and wife which will in
clude sight seeing in a few large
cities. The bridal gown was a rich
creation of cream silk crepe de chene.