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The daily sentinel., 1907-12-19
CONGRESSMAN NOW
GET $500 A YEAR

| The members of the house of re-
presentatives this. year Will draw
$500 as their pay. with $500 fol
a clerk whether they hire one at any
price or none at all. says the New
York Press. Most of them will not
making their compensation 5000.
Then they have $125 for Stationery
and the privilege of frankfnr any
thing through the mails. from q
grand piano up or down. In addi-
tion to this stately and costly of
fice building has been built for them
at immense expense. with 400 rooms
and all the. modern conyeLiences.'
There are other ''unconsidered
trihes" to be added to this. such as
their mileage. But what of It?
Considering that the members of con
gress seem to be able to vote them
selves anything they like. congress
maI can say: when l think of
what l might have done. by heaven,
am astounded at my own moder-
alton" Incidentally it would be In
teresting as a matter of curious in
formation. to know how much of the
deficit in the postoffice department
is due to the possession of the frank
ing privilege by the members of con-
gress.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-19
CITY CLERK ooNLEY LEAVES

City Clerk John NJ. Conley leaves
tomorrow evening for a visit of two
weeks at his old home in Amboy, Ill.
On Christmas day there will be u
reunion of the children with the aged
parents at the old home, and natur-
ally it will be most happy occas-
lon for every member of the family
who can be present
On January 1 Mr.. Conley's bro
ther. Joseph Cohley. who has visited
here several times and has many
friends here, will be united In mar
riage to Miss Lillian Dolan, an at
tractive young lady who is member
OF prominent family at Ohio. ILL.,,
the marriage to be solemnized at the
home of the bride.
The popular city clerk is anticipat-
Ing most delightful trip and visit.
He will return home about January
4.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-19
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EDITORIAL SNAPSHOTS.

!. + + !. + !. j. !. !. i. i. j. j. :,
1t Is stated authoritatiyely that 27,
900 women In New York City sup
port themselves and their husbands
H II this be true-and we doubt 1t moi
there arc $1,000 men that should
be divorced and never allowed tc
marry again. excepting. of course
those of the number whom misfor-
tune has overtaken through no fault
OF their own.
When the flying machine is per-
fected the ladies' will all have to
have ascension robes.-Duncan M.
| Smith.
And that will make the bubbles
and indulgent fathers come down"
Those persons who commit mur-
der and then kill themselves simply
| reverse the proper order that should
obtain. They put the cart before
the horse"-they should commit sui
eide first
Now that the fleet Is of for the
Pacific coast dt Is hoped 1t will be
fleet in getting there.
There is quite difference between
being upheld and held up. Take your
cholce.
The three and four-column wide
and big type editorials in some of
our "contemps." remind us of the
son of Erin who was writing to his
grandmother. He wrote in very large
characters and a friend asked, "Why
do you write SO large, Pat?" Be
gorra, it's writin' to me deaf grand
mother / am" These editorial writ
ers seem to be afraid they. will not
be heard.
1t Is not well to pick pickle with
a pick. If you find yourself in such
a condition fight out. or back out
II an amateur farmers hens do not
lay. he should examine them closely.
They may be roosters.-Denver Post
And he should examine them in
the daytime, for in the nighttime
all chickens are "roosters."
Lawson, Tarbell. Rockefeller, Har-
riman! Won't somebody else do
something or somebody. SO we can
hear or read some other names than
these? Turn the lime light on some
others, please.
After hearing the evidence In a
case a Brooklyn judge made decis-
lon that a kiss could not be heard
through an S-inch brick wall. That
judge never heard a genuine western
kiss In which the break-away re-
minds one of old "Brindle" pulling
her foot out of six inches of mud
An S-inch brick wall would make
way" for q western kiss as rapidly
as Kansan would seek his cyclone
cave.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-19
IN OUR STORES
JUST FORE XMAS

Christmas trees are now in de
mand- The florists are showing
Christmas decorations in profusion
II Jewelry stores are busy places Just
at present. as their wares are among
the most popular for the Christmas
shopper. Present styles In furniture
make handsome Christmas presents
IOriental rugs are also popular say
the furniture dealers.
Hall clocks, grandfather clocks -
are in demand for Christmas pres
ents this year. Good time keeprs in
handsome cases are shown.
Any man appreciates wearing ap-
parel for a Christmas present and
the mems furnishing goods houses
and clothing stores are displaying
many attractive things.
The toy drum and the toy horn
hold their own in the hearts of the
children even though mechanical
toys and Teddy Bears are cheaper
| than ever this year.
Tradition names furs for Christ
mas" and local dealers are showing
unusually handsome ones and also in
great variety.
House shoes and slippers, though
the subject of many jokes. are most
acceptable Christmas gifts.
Clock salesmen say that they are
selling numerous hall mahogany
clocks this year. The old fashioned
mahogany clock goes well with the
mission furniture that is so popular
now.
Leather goods are popular this
year. Leather cases are made now
for almost everything person needs
in travelling and they make IDEAL
Christmas gifts for both men and
women.
Hardware merchants have made
especial efforts this year to put in
Christmas stocks that will be useful
and acceptable. A Christmas shop
ping tour is not complete without a
visit to the hardware stores.
Handcars for youngsters are new
They go along with automobiles and
wagons for children, and prices for
these things range from less thar a |
dollar to fifteen or twenty.
Women's purses, card cases and
hand bags, with letter cases. cigar
cases and bill books for men are
shown and they make very accept
able presents.
II you really want some sugges-
tioLs for Christmas gifts read the
advertisements in The Sentinel. |
Then read them tomorrow evening,
and every evening until you buy.
Any store that prides itself upon
running over WITH things that will
make Christmas happiness" is real
ly great place for the bachelor
shopper to visit. 1t takes especial
pains in assisting him to pick out an
gift.
A few years ago the mechanical toy
was a very expensive article NowI
they can be purchased for q price
that places them within reach of all, |
and they never fail to delight child |
The showing made by toy dealers In |
mechanical toys is large this season.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-19
RANCH IS PAID FOR
IN $500 GOLD PIECES

Ault, Dec. 19.-WheE Joseph D.
Narziger purchased the Irving Mil
Ter ranch of 160 acres he astonishe ed
the vendor by counting out $4,000
its price. in IS gold pieces. Naffzi-
GER who owns a sheep ranch In Wy
oming. has kept this gold for the last
month, carrying 1t with him while
journeying IL. Colorado for two
weeks.
Thomas Greer. through whom the
sale was mode, weighed the gold and
found that 1t tipped the scales at
nearly fifteen pounds. The gold was
deposited in the Farmers National
bank. giving the bank more currency
than is required by law to be deposit
ed In both the banks of Ault.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-19
OVER $4,000 PAID OUT

La Junta, Dec. 19.-Yesterday
was Santa Fe payday and between
$4,000 and $4,000 was paid out to
the employees. The checks were
cashed by the local banks and the
merchants are wearing broad smiles
today.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-19
FIVE TONS OF BEET PULP

Has equal food value to one ton of
alfalfa. The Sugar Company are Of
fering their nice dry pulp loaded by
electric hoist IN farmers wagons at
only s6c per ton. A trial load free
until December 20.
WESTERN SUGAR & LAND CO.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-19

The Haskell Bill Posting Associa-
tion has Just issued its latest semi
annual publication of the railroad
time card for Grand Junction, and
today Mr.. Haskell is posting the
cards In prominent places about the
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-19

We arc now located In our new
building Mt s45 Colorado avenue, and
are eetter prepared than ever to AK
you up In anything IL the plumbing
me. your bath room will be free
j. q. Mckenzie. ~
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-19

The Christmas trade in the citv is
growing greater each day. Main
street is alive with hundreds of the
christmas shoppers each afternoon
and evening and business is exceed
ingly good with the merchants.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-19

A nice square wool blanket for
lap robe or horse either is some
thing. Fred Mantey wants to show
you.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-19

Heavy hauling Gone In a satisfa.
ctory manner by Barton aud Terriii
Corner Fifth and Colorado. Firrs
CLASS livery stable.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-19

The best SOC whip you ever
bught- Fred Mantey.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-19

Holiday soods.-c. D. Smith DRUG
Company.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-19

r. P. Davie of the sugar company
arrived in the city last night and will
remain several days.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-19

We want your sewer connections
J. E. Mckenzie. sA'
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-19

Neufchatel cheese. radishes. Dem
YER lettuce and other table relishes
at smith-Thomas Grocery Company
for the holidays.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-19

,.lL,D Lap robe. ss.5e to $40. Fred
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-19

Lawson, Tarbell. Rockefeller, Har-
riman! Won't somebody else do
something or somebody, so we can
hear or read some other names than
these? Turn the lime light ON some
others. please.
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-19

When the flying machine is per-
fected the ladies' will all have to
have ascension robes.-Duncan M.
Smith.
And that will make the bubbles
and indulgent fathers come down"
The daily sentinel., 1907-12-19

There is quite a difference between
being upheld and held up. Take your
hoice.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-20

lving-room should be foresone con-
cIusion
The illustration shows one-Quarter Of
the ground floor as large living-room.
The fireplace Is the principal feature Of
the apartment and takes initiative in CIV
ing out q hospitable impression as one
enters Its position at the extreme end
allows one the reality as we'll as the
feeling of a withdrawal from Interrupt
ton. It's privacy being accentuated by the
architectural device OF forming a recess
by means Of ceiling beam. The treat
ment OF the mantel. with its silken cur
tains. and the high shelf for bric-a- hrac
would be very attractive. A shelf ex-
tending around the room on every side
would be good feature, lending itself
to an artistic arranres""r. of photo
graphs. ornaments and flowers.
Within this cozy angle OF the room a
comfortable seat being built on each side
OF the fireplace, with serviceable cush-
ions. is placed. The genial company of
books Is within arms length, and recent
periodicals lie upon the tables and
shelves. Tho suggestion of Preside
group haunts even the empty space when
one notices the old armchair and quaint
corner-seats.
a distinct portion of this room Is re-
served for music-lovers. a piano is
drawn out from the wall, while bench
serves as piano seat. On the side OF
this room Is a bay-window raised ono
step, with a running seat. upholstered
and supplied with cushions. In the centre
Of this window space prettily equipped
tea-table adds much to the general effect
of coziness. In another window fine
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-20

The house shown by the illustrations is
treated in the Elizabethian style of archi-
lecture. and an attractive feature OF the
exterior is the terrace surrounding two
sides of the building. The exterior walls,
sovered with cement, or built from grade to
peak with brick. laid with Flemish bond
In white mortar. The trimmings OF lime
stone. The interior arrangement Is most
complete. and trimmed throughout with
pine. and treated in white enamel in the
principal rooms. The hall with a panel
wainscot, and contains an ornamental
staircase. with an open fireplace OF
stately design. The library and dining
rooms are conveniently located. and have
open fireplaces. The living-room has a
bay-window and an open fireplace.
AS many of us know to our discom-
fort, the plan generally adopted in house
building is to divide and subdivide the
lower floor into parlor. sitting-raom and
dining-room. In most cases, this turns
out to be q diminutive allotment. and
In a cheerful contrast in tho almost
opposite extreme OF throwing large por.
ton OF the main floor into livinS-room,
an arrangement which Is meeting with
much favor in the construction of sub
urban homes. Such q room approaches
the ideal when In it one meets in ar
tistic expression, the differing tastes OF
the family.
With ahe abundance Of appropriate
furniture, tho successful appointing of a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-20
old Chippendale writing desk is ready for

old Chippendale writing desk is ready for
use.
There Is an abundance of light from
windows, with small pots Of towering
plants placed before them on narrow
shelves The daintiest touch Imaginable
is given to the windows by delicate null
draperies. Over these are hung straight
lengths of thick silk. that are drawn at
night as a screen.
The colors for this room should be
strong. but tremendously blended like
friends OF unlike dispositions united by
common interests.
The possibilities of the large, Irregular
shaped living-room for artistic treatment
are boundless.
1t is. or should be. the most interesting
apartment in the house, for there Is no
other that lends itself so peculiarly to
the securing OF charming result In the
furnishing. This does not necessarily
imply large expense. for the essentials
OF room of this kind need not be high
priced; but II does mean, above all else,
the possession Of great taste and judg-
ment In the scheme of decoration; ia
Guilty for combining in an apartment
something of the comfort and individuals
ty Of almost every other room In the
house.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-20

MO very desirable class OF residences.
~ r. T. Wilson is founder OF Prospect
Sweet. upon which are standing the Epis-
copal Church and several large ware
houses. Mr.. Wilson was also founder OF
Wilson Avenue, now nearly completed on
its east side with desirable houses, the
first OF which was built in 1892 by n. B.
Pond. On the west side OF Wilson Ave-
nue lies the property recently owned by
Mrs. a. q. Fleetwood, tract Of twenty
acres. This property, lately purchased
by syndicate. has been laid off in
Btreets and building lots, and placed upon
the market One OF which lots has been
seseryed for the erection Of first-class,
np-to-dats school house.
Among the enterprises conducive to the
growth OF Wakefield may be mentioned
tho sury Lumber Company. which In
1855, having established a large plant at
y point eight miles from hera has con-
ttructed the Surry. Sussex and South
eRpton Railway, connecting Wakefield
with water transportation by way OF the
James River. This road being yearly ex-
tendsd southwark. making juncture with
The Underwater Railroad. is unusually we'll
equipped to furnish Wakefield with both
freight and passenger service. Such be-
ing the general outline OF Wakefield Sta
tion, It's citizens. with a population of
five hundred or more. applied for and
recelyed in 1909 Town charter, P. d.
Balm. w. A. Stephenson, F. w. Cay. Il.
4. Allen constituting It's first Council
with j. /. White Mayor, In 1902 the
Sussex and surry Bank. with capital stock
Q! s25, 600. p. D. Balm and j. w. Ions
being respectively first president and
cashier. The stock of this bank, conduct.
Ing business in Il very creditable brick
structure adjoining that of Balm & Sons
WAS taken by citizens at par, and ha.
advanced In two years time to 400 pei
cent. In value.
The last, though not least, of Wake
Geld enterprises Was the erection, In 1904
by a Joint stock company composed
largely OF citizens of the place, OF a,
expensively equipped furniture factory
This factory, though in Its infancy, witt
its present working force OF betwee,
thirty and forty hands. many o. whom
being skilled laborers. Is n valuable asse
OF the town. tnasmuch MS 1t attracts with
IN Its borders desirable class Of citizens
Its output Is about two and half car
loads per week Of first-grade rnrnitur,
shipped 10 all points OF tho United State,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-20
Market for Apples.

Consul j. n. Woman, of Three
Rivers. refers to the great facilities
provided, both on the Canadian ocean
steamers az we'll as In the British har-
bors. for the cold storage of Canadian
fruit. which has given this trade u
very large impstus, He calls atten-
ton to the fact. however. that, as
Canadian apples were rather short
crop this year, American apples would
have an unusual opening in tho British
markets II the ships from American
ports were provided for this carry
Ing trade of fruit as we'll as those
sailing from Canada. One such line
was recently announced as about to
be established from Boston TO English
Dorts
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-20
lutte Imports FROM India.

For the first time In the history of
Boston four big steamers from Cal
cutta were recently in port at once,
says Shipping illustrated, They brought
more than 10000 tons of cargo, the
total valuation exceeding 100000
These vessels We're the knight OF the
Garter. tia l.ichtenfe!s the Swat,
and the Marienfels. Difficulty was
experienced in finding berth room for
these steamers. This present rush OF
cargoes from India is due to the i'm
mense quantities OF jute shipped to
America for manufacturing PURPOSES
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-20
South African Notes.

I'VE earn that very large con-
Segment OF timed meat recently ar
riWng In London from South Africa
has been condemned by ,he home au-
thortttes." says the South African
Gazette.
Prospecting implemsnts and appli-
ances of every variety are JUS, now in
good demand all over South Africa.
The recent diamond discoveries are
pssponsibis for this activity.
Steam plowA are being used on 2
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-20
Government Manufacture Of Wire
Netting.

Consul-General ], P. Bray, of Mel
bourne. reports that the government at
Victoria has accepted q local bid for the
supply Of eight machines at the price
Of 5000 for the manufacture of wire
netting. These machines are for the
purpose OF establishing the industry in
the peniteniary at Melbourne and sup,
plying prlson-made wire netting to land
owners at cost price, on long terms of
repayment to enable them to cope with
the rabbit pest.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-20

Rhodesian cotton plantation, and tho
demand for this class Of implement
may be expected to grow with the IN
dustry.
The estimated cost Of the new wharf
scheme for Beira Is $1250,00o. and 1t
Is to be finished In two years. 1t
will accommodate three steamers
The Cape government has in hand a
bodybuilding program, involving an
outlay OF at least $4,000 on con-
structional steel, etc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-20

Finding 1t impossible to draw beer
from barrel. u barman In BirmIng-
the cellar and discovered that hole
had been eaten In the pipe by rodents.
The floor was covered with beer, In
which 20 rats were either lying In
sensible or crawling clumsily about.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-01-29
ADMINISTRATORS SALE
Georgia, clynn county.

49, 4'"f ~ afAA ~S~'NF
Under and by virtue of an order
Of the court of ordinary OF said coun
~, granted at the December term
1906. thereof, win ice sold at public
utcry on the first Tuesday ia Feb
uary 1907, at the court house doc,
said county, between the usual
! ours Of sale tue following real estate
ituated IN Glynn county belongin
o the estate Of J. r. Diliard decaas
ed. to-wit
That certain tract or parcel Of land
4 ying and being in said county and
state In the city of Brunswick there
in, being q portion OF what Is known
as the "forty-tive acre tract, and be.
ginning at point on tho eastern line
II the prolongatien OF Albany street
1856 feet south of the southern linz
of Old Town lot number SOC. and run
I.1ing thence. in an eaaterly direction
alt right angles 100 feet to the wastelrt
I Inc Of the prolonGation of Amber;
street; thence southCrly and AZ ian
angles and along the western HE Or
the prolongGtion OF AmAerst street
225 feet and to point one hundro Z
and fifty feet north of the interec
ton OF the northern line OF Second
avenue and the western line Of the
prolongation OF Amherst street
thence westerly and AZ right angles
with the southern boundfy line first
eiveA and along the northern lie ~
Second avenue $50 feet to the eastern
line OF the prolongation OF Amber
sire t. thence norther'y al ng the eas
tern line Of the prolongation Of AL
.bany street 225 feet to the point ~
beginning, and bounded on the north
$50 feet by land Of J, s. Raffo; east
925 feet by the prolongation of Am
herst street. south $50 feet by @theli
portions OF the lands Of said estate OF
said deaceased. j. r. billiard. Sand
west. 2z5 feet by the prolongation
of Albany street. e.
The sale viii continue from day to
day between the same hours until
said property is sold. Terms of sale
cash.
This 9Th, day OF January, 1907,
Miss katherine D. Hoizendorf,
Administrative Cum Testamento An,
nexo Of ]. r. billiard. deceased
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-01-29

a telegram in the Savannah Press
of Saturday. from Brunswick, states
tlat the A.. B. & A. and the Bruins
wick Steamship Company are think
ing of building an immense timber
basin in brunswick. For the benefit
LOT the rrcs correspondent in Bruins
wick, and we do not know who he
Is, we bes to s,.-ie that the A.. B. &
A. has atread! awarded the contract
for the basin AZ a cost of half mil
lion dollars. TO W. L. Miller, OF Bos.
ton. who is now in the city. and that
work on the basin is now under way.
AS this contract was awarded over a
month ago and Mr.. Miller has paid
several visits to the city 1t strikes us
that the local correspondent should
have used more care IN sending cat
isis report 70 hjS paper
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-01-29

Corresnondfn ce solicited, but to r.
ceive atten1bn letters must be a
CON pani1dSby responsible name. ns
for publication, but as a guarantee {
good faith.
Rejected communications viii .
returned II accompanied by postage.
Remittance should BIO made by po
.al note, check, money order or regi
erea isttef. Address
News Publishing Co.,
5ranswIck, G
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-01-29

There's grave danger from the MA,
eTe Of COUSINS and Colds that ara 60
prevalent Enless you take DR.. KinSs
New Dlscovery for CoRsumntion
Coughs and Colds. Mrs. Geo. Walls
q Forest City. Me. writes. Ire q
Godsend 70 people living in cllna%a
where coughs and colds prevail rT
and II quickly ends them. Il pre-.
Tentg Pneumonia. cures T.aGupps
gives wonderful relief In Asthma and
Hay Fever. aud makes weak luprs
strong eRough 70 yard OF ConsuEa0.
Asen. saaSha ass CesAs. g0e ana
no. lRFn9te&d " Sass RkRs
&aE sN AefNs eres
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-01-29

Waycross IS happy over tia fac
that the capacity of the car manu-
featuring plant in that city Is to b.
doubled. waycross has risat 90 Isl
Iify and we congratulate rv ontor
prisins neighbor on the many good
things che Is receiving these days.
TIE people Of waycross hsve issrre5
g z pull together sSa ~ses they
khsir mssaS ~ q sAa1auA
sRgsgav ~
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-01-29

All but $1,000 of that $4,000 re
quired to form the Macon and Bruins
wick Navigation Company has been
subscribed and the remainder is in
sight Those Macon folk are hust
lers Of the right brand.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-01-29

IN a two column editorial the other
day the New York World extolled
the virtues OF General Lee. Now old
man Stanton and Sumner and the
rest turn over in their graves II they
could only hear the news.