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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

Hicks Capudine Cures Nervousness,
Whether tired out, worried, overworked or
what not. It refreshes the brain and
nerves o It's Liquid and pleasant to take.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
4 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES"
FATAL sOBRIQUET.

His zeal and vim
Won friends for him,
Who called him Honest Bob.
The end was sad,
For then, egad,
He couldn't get job. ~
Washington Herald.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

Some men couldn't keep their prom.
ises even in cold storage plant.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

Waiter-"Shall I open the other
egg, sir?"
Customer-'No; openthe winder."
From The Taller.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

Most of our joys, as well as most
of our sorrows, are due to ignorance.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15
AT A CRITICAL TIME.

Women Are Likely to Suffer With
Dangerous Kidney Disorders.
Mrs. John Kirk, R. F. D. No. 2, De-
troit, Mich, says: Five years ago at
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15
CAMPAIGNING THE DEBUTANTR

CAMPAIGNING THE DEBUTANTE
And the debutante daughter
comes out reluctantly, does she?"
"a little"
DO tell me; how do you manage
to get her started?"
Il hold the cab door open, and nv
wife splits on her hands and takes a
running start down the hall, and So
we get her in. Then at 2 or 8 O'CLOCK
maid brings her home. Life.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

1t takes more than a pet name 10
pacify woman when she's in a pet
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15
A Percheron Gold Mine.

1t Is seldom that you meet any one,
not even a horseman, who can tell
you, even approximately, the posi-
bilities of a mare bred at two years,
and which drops FLY foals for eight
years, and they, breeders, like their
dam. In ten years the total would
be thirty-one head, and, counting
half of them horse" colts, you
would have fifteen head in the herd,
quite source of revenue from one
animal, especially il she is regular
worker on the farm, thereby paying
her board, if no more.
once owned a mare that had
seven colts to seven leaps, and know
a gentleman in the adjoining county
of Augusta that is so far ahead Of
me on two mares that will not men
ton his case, but let him tell it him.
self. ,.'t,,'rNsle ts-7i5
l bought pure-bred Percheron
six-year-old FLY when horses were
selling for song" and the spring
she was twelve years old sold her,
and she was then with foal. She
and her colts fetched me profit of
$3.50. AS she was regular worker
on the farm, she never had two colts
in successive seasons, and l never
kept one of her colts till it arrived
at the age of three years.-John F.
Lewis, Rockingham County, Va, in
Southern Planter.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

The barber is like little boy. He
Is shaver.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15

Bargain day rushes break more bills
than bones.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-05-15
HER PLAIN FRIENDS.

Far be it from me to be flirta.
t1ous, remarked Mr.. Grump.
'Well?"
But it does seem that my wife
must exercise abnormal vigilance to
avoid knowing any ladies whose ap-
pearance might be somewhat pleasing
to the masculine eye." - Louisville
Courier-Journal.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
Comic Books of the
45C

Buster Brown g. Co.-Outcault.
Buster Browns Antics-Outcault.
Buster Brown'sAmusing Capers-- Outcault.
Buster Browns 9rankS-Outcault.
Buster Browns Latest Frolics -Outcault.
Buster Brown, Mary Jane, and Tige-
IOutcault.
Merry Franks of Foxy Grandpa-Bunny.
Foxy Grandpa's Triumphs--Bunny.
New Adventures of Foxy Grandpa Bunny
Foxy Grandpa's Frolics-Bunny.
Foxy Grandpa and His Boys-Bunny.
Foxy Grandpa Flip Flaps-Bunny.
Travels of Happy H~ooligan-F. Opper.
Happy Hooligan HON. Again.. Opper.
Handy Happy Hooligan-f. Opper.
Tricks of tn. Katzenjammer Kids-Dirks
Cruise of the. Katztnjammer Kids-Dirks
Komical Katzenjammer Kids -Dirks.
Maud-Opper.
Maud, the Matchless-Opper.
Maud, the Mtrthful M~ule-Opp.r.
The. Three Funmakers- Opper.
Willie Westinghouse Edison Smith
LCrane-
Jimmy and HIS Scrapss-Swinnerton.
Trials of Lulu and Leander-HoWarth.
Little Memo in Slumberland-McCay
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
Gifts for Men
And Things Men Buy for Themselves

Hull Dress Protectors-Tn Opera,
Chunky, Toxaway and Foyer styles.
Made from best grades of silk and lined
in exec lent manner with plain and
figured silks. Some quilted styles at
ST to SIS.
Neckwear - English squares, and
loose end folded four-in-hands; immense
assortments at ST 10 $I.5O.
Four-in- hands in loose folded styles,
French or. reversible, Band or Shield
Tecks. Putfs, Club Ties and Ascot Scarfs
at soc.
Four-in-hands Band and Shield Tecks,
Shield Bows, at 25c.
Refers = Just the thing for the
street, auto or dress occasions. Black,
white and gray, Barathea, Peau De Sole,
plain and figured, at ST to $3.50.
Dress Ties-In lawn or silk, in black
or white and pearl, at l2Hc to 75c.
Boys Neckwear-Choice lines of
boys Scarfs in Four-in-hands, Shield
Tecks, at Csc.
Windsor's, In plain color sand plaids
at Csc and soc.
Arm Bands and Carriers -
Especially boxed for Xmas trade. .Brigh-
ton Carriers, improved style, at Csc.
Brighton Arm Bands, at Csc.
Boston Carriers, at use. 35c and soc
the pair. D.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04

Most beautiful linz of Mems House
Goats in all the popular cloths-Venetian,
cheviot, serge, velvet, silk and maltasse
lin gray, green, blue, black and brown
double faced cloth reversed at collar,
cuffs and pockets, neat plaids and
stripes; prices $500 to S23. so.
A great collection at$5 90.
Over 20 different styles to choose
from.
Silk Smoking Jackets, $40. SO to $40.
Velvet Smoking JACKETS, S16to$22.50.
Cloth Smoking Jackets, IS to S13. so.
Flannel Lounging Robes, SIT to $lS.
Silk Lounging Robes, choice array at
$500 to $4,000.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
Arm Chair Series, 25c.

All the Best Nursery Stories,
in poetry afdTpf6ss, Illustrated in ceiors
and black and white, bound in various.
colored cloth, and the best value we have.
ever offeredfor 25c.
Our Darling's First Book.
My Book of Nursery Stories.
A Picture Book of Animals.
True Stories About Animals. !
Cosy Corner Stories.
Round the World.
NV Book of True Stories.
Faithful Friends.
Road, Rail and Sea.
Stories From the Bible.
My Very Own Picture Book.
Stories From the Life of Christ.
Orphant Annie Book, by James
Whitcomb Riley, full-page illustrations
by Ethel Franklin Belts, SI.50.
Christmas Every Day, by William
Dean Howells, with colored Illustrations
and marginal decorations, bound in or
namented cloth, $l.3S.
ChiIdren's Longfellow-fully il
lustrated in colorS, containing all the fa-
nous poems which have made Long
fellows name so very dear TO every
child, boxed, 81. so.
Children Harden oil verses, b.
r. l.. Stevenson.
illustrated by Eliot Keen, 25c.
With 100 illustrations, 25c.
Illustrated by Etheldred B. Barry, 35c.
Illustrated by Millicent Sowberry,
SI.OS.
Illustrated by Bessie Collins Pease,
$I.O8.
Others up to $3.50.
Painting Books
Juvenile Painting Gallery, 25c.
Color Sketch Book, soc.
Busters and Mary James Painting
Book, soc.
Juvenile Painting Book Series, f0c.
Peter Rabbit and Black Sambo Painting
Book, l0c.
Children's Stories that Never
Grow Old Series, 10c Each
Peter Rabbit Set-6 kinds.
Black Beauty Set-6 kinds.
Red Riding Hood Set-6 kinds.
Alice Adventures Set-6 kinds.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04

Gift Things for
Children
,mA1 G.
&GN8|:
So many folks having babies
and tots to buy for are puzzled
to know just what to get-espe-
cially if the gift giver be an uncle
or grandfather whose thoughts
have been on. the bigger things
of life---if anything can be bigger
than babies. and to the puzzled
ones this great Lilliputian Store
comes with a host of gift hints.
Shirts, use to 81.
Bands, Csc to Use.
Barrows, Csc to So.
Flannel Skirts, soc to So.
sacqueS, Csc to 81.
Kimonos, soc to SIS.
Nightingale, soc to SO.
Hood Shawls, soc to So.
Shawls, 25c to So.
Wrappers, 25c to $Ii.
Bathrobes, eiderdown, 81 to So.
Wells, 19c to 81.
Mittens, l0c to 81.
Bootees, 1Oc to $50.
Bibs, SC to 81.
Afghans, 98c to $40.
Pillow Gases, soc to SO.
Kid Shoes, soc to 75c.
Hose, Csc to 50-.
Hampers, $50 to $23.
Baby Baskets, 50 to SO.
Bassinets, SIS to $780,,
Weighing Scales, SO. so to 81. so.
Toilet Sets, China and Wicker, $l1 to
$3.50.
Record Books, soc up to 81.
Rattles, Csc to Use.
Brush ana Comb Sets, S1.25 to IS.
Safety Pin Holders, soc to 81. Is.
Hot Water Bags, trimmed, 81 to 81. so.
Ribbon Box, 69c to 81.
Trinket Box, 35c to 81.
Coat Hangers, fancy, 98c to 50.
Pin Box, soc to 75c.
Powder Box, csc to SIPS
Soap Box, soc to 75c.
Teething Rings, 25c, 7Sc, 81.
Powder Puffs, 19c to soc.
Worsted Shoes. 35c to 81. so.
Animal Novelties, soc, 75c, 81 Is.
Diaper Drawers, 2Sc to soc.
Diapers, by the dozen, S1.25 up.
Sweaters, soc to 3d.
Drawer Leggins, soc to $I.25.
Infants Long Goats, $1.5O to SIS.
Infants Short Goats, 81 to SIS.
Caps and Bonnets, Csc to SIP.
Long and Short Dresses, 2oc to $14.
Long and Short Skirts, 25c to So.
Knee LegginS, soc to Sl.75.
Toques, Csc to $I.50.
Hats, Soc to 81. so.
Creeping Aprons, soc to 75c.
Feeding Bibs, i24c to soc.
Stockinet Bibs, 25c.
Lap Pads, 81.
Jersey L.ggins, SIPS to $3.50.
Shirt Drying Frame, soc.
Hose Drying Frame, 1Oc to 25c.
Wash Cloth, SC.
Pillows made of Down, 08c to SI.75.
Cap Innings, soc to soc.
Coat Innings, $3.50 to IS.
Adjustable Ear Cap, use, soc, Use.
Quilted Pads, loc 70 35c.
Children's Waists, 25c to soc.
Children's Rompers, SOC to 81.
Children's Aprons, use to 81.
Children's Gowns, soc to 50.
Children's Corset Covers, zoe to
$3.50.
Children's Drawers, I2Kc to 50.
Children'S Skirts, 3Sc to IS.
Children'S OVer2llS, oUc.
Children'S Cooking Sets, soc.
Children's Bath Robes. 81 to SO.
Children's Kimonos, soc to $50.
Children's Guimpes, CSC to 81.
Children'S Night Drawers, Csc to 81.
Children'S Pajamas, soc to $50.
Children's Hose Supporters, lie to
use.
Children's Russian Dresses, 81 to 50.
Children's Bloomer Suits, 81. so to SO.
Christening Caps, Veil attached, 50 to
81.
Christening Robes, 90 to Sl2.
Infants Lavette, 10 pieces, 81. oS.
Silk Dress Innings, 50.
Worsted Shoes, with Lambs Wool
Soles, soc to 60c.
Costumer, 81. so.
Gift Box given with any article In the
nfznts' Wear Department.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04

oI1II Is IOI OI0SS
Earl g. Wilson'S make, 81 and i$2.2S.
Wachusett make at 7oc, 81. 90. and
$1.50.
Monarch short bosom shirts at 81. 90.
Boys white dress shirts, special lot At
30c. regular CSC.
Fancy bosom shirts, $I.O0, $1.SO,
S1.75.
Fancy negligee shirts, soc to 81. so.
White plated shirts, $500 to $2.50.
Boys negligee shirts, Soc. 7sc and
S1.O0.
Flannel shirts, blue and gray and fancy
stripes; 81. 90 to $500.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
Mems Night Shirts

Plain and fancy trimmed, newest neck
less styles, or with collars, at 55c, zoe
and 81. 90.
Boys Night Shirts, at soc.
Mems Domet Flannel Night Shirts, at
55c, 7oc and 81. 90.
Boys Domet Flannel Night Shirts, at
soc, Use and $1.OO.
Mer's Botany Cloth Night Shirts, at
S1.50.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
Mems Pajamas

Silk Pajamas in rich colorings at$4. so.
Madras and Mercerized Pajamas at
ST. 90 to So. 90.
Domet Flannel Pajamas at $1.00 to
$3.50.
Boys Madras Pajamas, sl.O0 to
$l.5O.
Boys Donet Flannel Pajamas. at SOC.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
Bath Robes

An extensive variety to choose from at
reasonable prices.
Blanket Robes, at 81. so to $1,000.
Terry Robes, at $3.50 to So. so.
Turkish Robes, at $500 to SlI.0O.
Boys Bath Robes. at $3.50 to 81. rs.
Mems Silk Suspenders
Each ir a handsome box; plain and
fancy, at soc to $3.50.
Regular Elastic web suspenders, at 2Sc,
soc and $1.OO.
Boys suspenders, Csc, zoe and SOC.
Mems Collars and Cuffs
E. g. w. make, Csc each; 50. rs the
dozen.
E. g. W. Redman Brand and Arrow
Brand, 15c each; 2 for use; $3.50 the
dozen.
Boys collars, 2 for Csc.
Mems cuffs I5c, Csc and 4Oc.
Rubber collars, use each, cuffs, SOC
the pair.
Celluloid collars, l5c each; cuffs, 80:
the pair.
E. & W. coachman's flat scarfs in linen
or pique, soc.
Rubber eoachman's fiat scarfs, soc.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
Evening Goats

Women Evening Coats and Wraps in the
most desirable shades, are being offered as follows:
S12. so Eveaing Coats for 81. so
$3.50 Evening Coats for SIP. so
S2o.50 Evening Coats for S1o.5 so
SIS Evening Coats for SIS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
BLOOD AND MORALITY.

A note Of hope FOR children born OF
vicious parents and amid degrading in
fiuenCes is sounded by William B.
Streeter, Of the Children's Home So
ciety, Of Greensboro, n. c. From his
experience. he concludes that although
the proveTJ. Blood viii tell" IS prob
ably fou led ON fact. as far as mental
and physical qUSiities are concerned
those things depending on physiology
cal causes, the EVE is not true Of moral
tendencies. On the contrary. he believes
that the "heredity OF environment
rather than the "heredity OF blood" de-
termines the moral character, this con-
clusion being warranted by many OBJ
seTvations of the moral qualities mark.
ing persons who, having been rescued
frOns vicious parents at a early age
have been brought UP AMID pure and
wholesome surroundings and influences
-Ezcnange-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
GROWTH OF ASIA
IS MARVELLOUS
Western Influences Are
Awakening Dormant
Power of Orient.

The continent Of Asia win have a
more prominent place than ever IN
the history of the Twentieth Century.
western influences are awakening Ibo
orient Dormant powers which haze
Deen unused from time autedating the
birth OF Occidental nations are being re-
ViVed. All observers fOresee the build
ing Of q new Asia. The problem 70 be
worked out, even in the next generation.
IL whether the new civilization shall
stu be tributary TO the West, or wheth-
er the new Asia shall be for the AsiaJics
themselves. Affairs OF the Far orient
are subjects of daily discussion in the
daily newspapers. The extending dOmt-
nation OF Japan Is matter OF COM
mon Interest," The possibilities OF
China and the rising spirit OF indie
pendence in India are OF active inter-
est TO Americans. Less attention, how
ever. says the Boston Herald, IS given
70 the approach OF Western civilization
from the other side of the Asiatic
continent There. in q less spectacu-
lar manner. the spirit Of the West Is
being Injected into Asiatic life, with
an ultimate purpose and possible re-
suits that challenge attention.
The Bagdad railway project has been
a matter Of International interest IN
Europe for over a decade. German IN
fiuence in Turkey has been steadily de-
VelOping &c many has worked along
lines entirely distinct from those I'M
dertalen by the other powers. She
the less insistent. She has achieved
real influence and power. while the in
fiuence gained BY the other powers
has been shadowy. The united powers
have been trying 70 crush out Turkey
IN Europe. or longing for its retreat
Germany has been hoping TO build up
a Turkey in Asia in which she may
have A dominating influence. The
uGited powers have failed IN their ef-
fort, and are disappointed IN their pa
| tlent waiting. Germany has progressed
steadily.
The Bagdad Railway Is TO begin al
Constantinople or its Asiatic suburb
Scutari. and viii run through Asia
/ Minor. MesopOtamia and ancient
/ Babylon 10 KOWeit, on the Persian
gulf. Tee distance is about 1900 miles
/ From Constantinople there runs a al
/ rect rail route TO Vienna and Berlin
/ 4 tunnel under the very narrow strait
! which separates the Turkish capita
/ from Scutari can easily form q con
/ Meeting link between the two systems
/ and there VIII be a direct rail- route
L from Berlin 10 the Persian gulf and ths
| entrance 20 the Southern Ocean.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
FdnCU Boobies
Made of Ribbon
Growing Popular

For those who do not care for slippers
or wool or yarn, new "booties' are
made Of Dresden ribbon, lined with cot
ton batting and Sawed to a sole. just
as knitted slippers are. These are com
paratively easy to make at home, and
trimming and shirring may be used to
make them dressy as the most fastidi-
Gus could desire.
Wide ribbon shirred from arch 10 toe
and again shirred at the heel will have
graceful folds at the side, and such a
slipper is best made by first sewing the
ribbon all around the edge OF the sole
and afterward shaping to ST the foot.
This viii nesessitate taking V-shaped
wedge from the material in front, but
the shirring and a bow at the instep
hides the seams, so the effect Is not
marred in any way.
Il is one OF the hardest OF tasks 10
find a satisfactory wooden slipper TO
match the dressing gown, AID by using
the new idea material for both may be
bought at the same time. so there will
be no reason for variation Of hue.
When necessary, the slipper top may
be ripped on and cleaned, for sewing
the ribbon to the sole take' little time
and the ever-neat appearance of the
slipper will we'll repay any trouble.
If ribbon is not used. a piece Of paper
may be pinned TO the sols. and the pat
tern for the slipper cut ant the quilted
silk may be cut from the paper. When
this is done, a row Of tiny rosettes
right be used to hide the seam in front.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
WASHINGTON GAS
IN BETTER DEMAND
Liquidation of Traction and
Gas Shares Seems TO Have
Ended-Gas So to 581.

1t begins to look very much as If the
liquidation period on the Washington
Stock Exchange was about over. The
downward trend seems TO have stopped
and the recovery started. That there
are some stocks that will probably nave
TO seek a lower lavel is perhaps prob
able. but the leaders in the public utili-
ties group have passed the switch and
turned on the upgrade.
During the current week the buying
OF Washington Gas has been quite a
feature and the old theory that Wash
ington Gas under 90 was a good in
vestment Is again reiterated. It is still
a couple OF points this side OF 81, and
IL must be admitted that there was a
good deal OF baC king and filing 70 Sc
cure the eighth advance over IS. At
that only ne shares sold. the odd ten
shares selling on call and the round lot
after.
The traction shares havo also shown
a disposition 10 recover. There was
quite a little liquidation Of both Capt.
tai Traction and Washington Railway
but that seems TO have run It's course.
Capital Traction sold at lSqlls1&. WIG
6 was bid for washington Halfway
preferred. Other stocks showed little
some OF the bid prices for stocks in
the miscellaneous list were lowered on
the appearance OF an order or Two on
the selling side.
Greene Cananea sold at Sls-
The only bond sale vas one 5000 lot
Of Capital Traction b's ct ITO.
c. J. Bell, chairman OF the executive
committee OF the Exchange, presided
at the call today with ability and ms
usual dignity. Both the president aLo
the vice president were absent
At the social meeting Of Washington
Chapter OF the American Institute OF
Bank Clerks William A. Mearnss or
Lewis johnson & Co. VIII address the
clerks on The New York Stock Elk
change and It's Influences. Thomas l.
Hume. president Of The Washington
stock Exchange. will speak on The
Washington Stock Exchange and It's In
fluenCes."
The directors OF the Capital Traction
Company will elect a president on the
Second Monday IN March.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
A QUAINT Oh REcIpE.

As a cure for ringworms this curious
recipe was given in the Housekeeper' s
Guide for 1SS6: Get the coomb Of a
church beil-that is, the grease which
is applied 10 make IL work easy and
with which the metal forms a kind OF
verdigris. Mix II with unsalted lard
and apply a fresh plaster twice a day.
It is not superstition that dictates the
use OF q church bell above any other.
but the peculiar combination of metal
employed for the purpose produces a
different kind of yerdigris. This rem
edy was long kept a profound secret
and many cures effected at an enor-
nous charge. 1t has been equally eff
cacious as freely and openly communi-
cated.-Exchange
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
How ADAM VS. PUNISHED.
A prominent pastor tells this story

A prominent pastor tells this story:
7 visited a certain school one day
where Bible instruction was part OF the
daily course, and in order TO test the
chudren's knowledge, asked some Ques-
tons one class OF little girls looked
particularly bright, and / asked the
falIest one: What sin dfd Adam COM
nit %
e He ate forbidden fruit
Right Who tempted Adam2
Eve
d" Not really Eve, but the serpent
And how was Adam punishedT
'@0he girl hesitated and looked con-
fused Behind her sat a little eight
yeal-Old, who raised her hand and said
'PIease, pastor, l know.
Vel, tell US. How was Adam pun
isheC2
" lie had to marry Eve Harper
Weei ~.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
SUCCESS ETHICS
CONYICTS' THEME
Achievement and Patriotism
Essays by Men Be-
hind Bars.

There are twelve classes at Sing Sing
prison, from that IA elementary English
for the benefit chiefly Of foreigners, up
70 the highest class, Which studies his
tory. civics. and scieitce. Among the
other subjects treated ar spelling, writ
ing. punctuation. geOgra ply. arithmetic
elementary and advalced). business
FORMS biography. and e-Eics. Some OF
the interesting subjects OF talks and
lectures are Ethics OF Success, "
achievement" and Patriotism.
Some cOnvicts who care nothing about
education, and others who DO not re-
uuire the elementary training gwen IN
the school, nevertheless wish 10 enter
the classes in order TO avoid work. Sucn
aspirants are quickly detected and eX-
PEELED from the classes.
There. are 400 enrolled pupils out CT the
200 and more prisoners In sing sing,
ana about 100 more on the waiting list
10 be admitted as soon as room cas Dc
made for them. Nearly loo men nave
uassed through the school since IL was
started. some or them taking tho whole
course OF study.
bfanv OF these men have left Sing Sing
with q good knowledge OF English ana
arithmetic, says Les!ie's weekly, anu
some acquaintance with history ano
geography who knew nothing OF any
Of these subjects. The result Tor Whlci,
Mr. Heller and the warden strive IS
10 teach the foreigners who constitute
nearIy 60 per cent OF Sing Sings popu-
iaticn. something OF America ana
American ideas. so that they may be
less undesirable members OF the com
muuity when they are released, ana
that this aim is in some cases success
fJI is shown by the fact ira discharged
prisoners obtain positions through the
knowledge which they have gained dur-
ing their imprisonment.
What the school has accomplished Is
Illustrated bv warden FNrOst's statement
that when II was started 80 per cent OF
the inmates OF the prison were abso'
lutelv illiterats. and tat at the present
time this percentage has been reduced
IN 10 per cent.-EXchange
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
THE BLACK CAp IIfpGE-

Judge Hawkins, an English judge Of
the last century, who was horsy man,
was reminded even on the race course
OF MS reputation as a hanging judge.
His friend Lord Falmouth was mn
ming two horses in the same race un-
der magpie colOrs, and to distinguish
the second he ordered Archer, the
Jockey, 70 wear a black cap. But a
black cap was nowhere to be found al
the moment when the race was due. At
this moment Judge Hawkins EMERGED
from the bird cage" and was rec
ognized by Archer, who shouted out to
Fordham We are all right now. Here
comes Harry Hawkins. and he is sure
to have a black cap in his pocketi''-
Exchange.