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The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-21

Chipley Gamer: "Selhshness is one
Of the besetting sins of this ife. The
elosefsted and self lauditory are to their
fellows disgusting. Living for self
only is not the proper method. Some
men and women fret and fume because
their positions are not more favorable.
A man gets out of life just what he
puts into it-no more, no less. He who
goes on day after day, thinking Of
nothing except himself and his own
comforts and his own pleasures is Ger
tain TO encounter his own kind, and TO
miss those whose kindness makes this
world a good place in which 10 live.
The man who thinks Of nobody but
himself finds but little happiness IN his
search for it. To him the world feels
Ike an iceberg, and indeed, his own lit
tie world Is one. The man who scat
ters kindness and happiness in his walk
through the world meets his own kind.
His efforts TO bring happiness TO others
brings happiness TO himself. He could
rot eVoid Il IL he would, for Il Is the
working of a natural law. To him the
world Il = kindly one, and his life Is one
81 cheerfulness and enjoyment. Every
body likes the chatty, pleasant and lib
eaI man and woman, and seeks their
apany. They try to make the world
better, but the, snappish and sOrdid
make 6 worse"
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-21
Notice

~ Randolph q Son win be dissolved by mutual
consent Mr.. Hayward Randolph dsposinR Of hn
interest tot. II. Randolph. All accounts due the
firm must be paid By August 10th, or they win Be
All billa due by the Arm win be paid By T. II. RAN
dolph. T. III. RANDOLPH q SoN.
Pat
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-21
"A Boon 70 EIderIy People.

Most elderly people have some kid
ney or bladder disorder that is both
painful and dangerous. FOoley's Kid
ney Remedy has proven a boon to
many elderly people. as Il stimulates
the urinary organs, corrects irregulari-
ties and tones up the whole system.
Commence taking FOley's Kidney
Remedy at once and be vigorous. Sold
by all druggists.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-21
NOTICE.

NJ Office IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
Az Business heretofore existing under the firm
name Of the WOodvilo Supply Company, e this
day Dissolved by mutual consent, w. A. Register
severinR his connection with said firm. The bust
ness viii be conducted IN future by II. G. Lewis,
Under the same name. and firm, who assumes al
indebtedness Of said firm.
This 28rd day OF July, 1908. W. A. REGISTER.
23-4t H. G.. LEWIS.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-21

Mite Box social next Friday, 18th, at
the residence Of DR.. w. l.. Moor, at
4:30 o'clock. There will be an instruct
i've and interesting program. Not only
members of che missionary society, but
other ladies Of the church are most cor
daily invited TO come and enjoy q
pleasant hour, and contribute some
thing toward the support Of our two
Florida Missionaries.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-21
sls71asa
APPORTIoNMENT.
Notice Of Application to Sell Real
Estate,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON THE
AN 29th day Of August. A. d. 1908, the under
signed as Guardian Of the estates Of James Ahearn
Shine and Sarah Maria Shine. minors will apply
70 the County Judge. Of Leon County, State Of
Florida AZ his Office In the City Of Talahassee. In
said county. az 10 o'clock m, for authority 10
sell at private sale all those certain pieces or par
cells Of land situate. lying and being, In aasd coun
~ Of Leon. more particularly known and deseribed
az follows to-wit: All that part Of Section Eleven
di) bounded as follows; beginning az the South
west corner OF said Section Eleven QD, thence
run East along the South line Of said Section
Twenty-six and Fifty One Hundredth chains 20 q
point; thence North Thirty chains 10 q point
thence West Seven chains 70 middle Of the public
road running from Tallahassee 70 Sunnyhiil.
thence along middle Of said road 10 the dividing
line between Sections Eleven uD and Ten l0)s
and thence South along said Section line Seven
chains 10 the point Of beginning: and also all that
part Of Section Ten (l0) that lies South Of the said
Tallahassee and Sunnyhill road. All Of the above
described land lying and being IN Township One
ID North Of Range One I'd Fast. and containing
sixty acres more or less.
This 30th day Of July, A. ID. 1908.
WALTER A. DEMILLY,
Guardian for the estates Of Charles Ahearn
Shine and Sara Maria Shine. 2S-5t
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-21
FOR SALE.

Two ~ well located
Lots, at Panacea Miner
al Springs, one adjoining
Mr.. T. H. Hall'S lot at
Rock Landing, lot ali
fenced in, and another
hereby, in a very desira-
BILE location. These lots
are owned by nOn-resi-
dents who are anxious
to sell. We offer them
for a limited time only.
and for a very low price.
1T. Bernard & Son
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-21
NOTlCEI

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SIX
~ months after the date Of the first publication
hereof j win present my final accounts 20 the
Count ndge Of Leon county. Florida. and ask
for mJ ischarRe 90 guardian Of the peraon and
estate Of Henry Russell Felkel, minor.
July 10. 1905 2i-6m
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-21
Statement.

Made a. required by Section 50. Chapter Bos.
Acts 1907.
Showing the amount Of taxes charged 20 the
Tax Collector" Of Leon County, Florida, b Be
collected for the current year 1907, and the appor-
hOnment Of the same 20 the several funds for
which taxes have been levied:
Total tax for the year lSO7----- 9Ae,S0AO8
Amount paid 10 July !, 1885,. SS.085.t6
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-21
RannlaIn u -.

Soda FOUNTAIN and complete lixtuP
for sale cheap. Cost about 81 200. WIN
be sold on the extra good terms. Apply
ct this Office l6-tk
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-21
House Of Representatlves.

Alachua-Syd L. Carter, Gaines
ville T. A. Doke, Santa Fe.
Baker,. L. Kelly, Macclenny.
Bradford-L. d. Wall, Starke; Err
nest Knight, Lake Butler.
Brevard-Stewart.
Calhoun-E. s. Fortner, GAINESVILLE.
Citrus-E. s. Grace, Citronella.
Clay-Charles Conway, Middleburg.
Coiumbia-John w Hatcher. Lake
City; James B. Hodges, Lake City.
Dade-George o. Butler. Miami
DeSoto-J. H. Brown, Arcadia
Duval--I. L. Farris, Jacksonville;
Frank E. Chase, Jacksonville.
Escambia-John p. Stokes. Pensa-
cola; c. L. Wiggin, Pine Barren.
Franklin-E. r. L. Moore, Cara
belle.
Gadsden-J. w. Mahafy Gretna; ].
w. Sheppard, Greensboro.
Hamilton-L. c. Register, Avoca; ].
w Bynum, White Springs.
Hernandez. l.. Stringer, Brooks
Vile.
Hillsboro-John S. Taylor, Largo;
d. F. Pattishall, Plant City.
Holmes-G w. Watford, Esto.
JdEhbOu- %. OullAAAt nAhIAaAnng
J. II. Tidwell ,Bascom.
Jefrerson-S. d. Clarke, Monticello;
A. ]. Boland, Thomas City.
Lake.. r. Miller. EUstis; j. s.
Godfrey, Yalaha
Lee-F. ]. Wilson, Fort Myers.
Leon-A. S.Wells, Tallahassee; John
L. Nicely. Tallahassee.
Levy-W. ]. Epperson, Bronson.
Lafayette-McQueen Chaires, Old
town.
Liberty-E. X. Thaggard, Bristol.
Madison-Charles r. Davis, Madi-
son: J. Ellis Blanton, Lee.
Manatee-D F. Hull. Costatia.
Marion--L S. Light, Reddick; w. d.
earn, Ocala.
Monroe-W. H. Malone, Jr.. Key
West; Charles L. Knowles. Key West.
Nassau. e. Calkins, Fernandina;
A. E. Ogilvie, Callahan.
Orange-A. B. Newton, Winter Gar
den; James H. King. OvledO.
Osceola-C. s. AGREE. Kissimmee.
Pasco-P. G. Litell, Hudson.
Polk A. Cox, Kathleen; w. j.
Durrance. Fort Meade.
Putnam-H. A. b. Mackenzie, Pa
latka; s. ]. Hilburn. Palatka.
Santa Rosa-E. V. McCaskill, BLUM
Springs; A. ]. Peaden, Oak Grove.
st. Johns-W. A. MacWilliams, st.
Augustine; G. ]. DUPONT, Matanzas.
st. Lucie-Ws. r. Hardee. Jensen.
Sumter-McGlenn Terrell, Bushnell.
Suwannee-L r. Robertson. Live
Oak: Geo. w. Dempsey. Ellaville.
Taylor-W. T. Cash, Perry.
Volusia--James e. Alexander, De
Land: Macon Thornton. Ormond.
wakuIla-Walter L. Page, Wakulla-
Walton. F. RichbOurg, Laurel
Hill
Washington-R. L. Mckenzie, Pan
ANA City
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-21

MEMBERS or NEXT LEGISLATURES
There being a demand for same, the
True Democrat cheerfully furnishes
the following:
The Senate.
District III. H. B, Miller, Milligan
District 2-John s. Beard, Pensa.
cola.
District 8-William W. Flournoy, De
Funiak Springs.
District 4-Theop West, Mariana.
District 5-R. +. Horsford, COe Mills.
District James 70. BrOome,
Quincy.
District I'd. II. Sloan, Lakeland.
District S-John w. Henderson, Tab
lahassee.
District 9--George w. Dayton. Dade
City.
District 1O-C. H. Leggett, Green.
vile.
District 1i-Donald c. McMullen,
Tampa.
District 12-E. L. Cottrell, Oldtown.
District 13-F. M. Hudson, Miami.
District 14-F. p. Cone, Lake City.
District ia. y. Adkins. Starke.
District 16-T. s. Davis, Fernan-
dina.
District III. B. Johnson, Live Oak.
District 1S-H. II. Buchanan, Jack
sonville.
District 19-L. C. Massey, Orlando.
District 2O-D. H. Baker, Orange
Home.
District 21-J. A. williams, Cedar
Keys.
District Civilian NJ. Girardeau,
Monticello.
District 23-L N. Whitney, Lady
Lake.
District 24-w. Hunt Harris. Key
West.
District 25-Buell Cook, Chipley.
District 26-E. s. Grill, Palatka.
District 27-Joseph H. HUMPHREYS,
District 2S-Frank w. Sans, New
Smyrna.
District CIV. e. Baker. Melrose.
District 3O-W. H. H. Mclean. Jas
per.
District S1-L w. Zim, ST. Angus
tine.
District 82-H. H. McCreary, Gaines
Vile
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-21
Leon County Lands for Sale
at Reasonable Prices.

1 have decided to cut a part Of
my 1900 acre plantation up into
small tracts, to suit satisfactory
purchasers who would make good
neighbOrs. This is some of the
very best agricultural lands in
Leon County. For particulars
and prices, address
VIM. ROBERTS.
Tallahassee, Fla.
R. F. d. No. /. 2l-4t
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-21

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
best pills made. They are the well
known, pleasant, gentle, prompt, little
liver pills Insist upon Early Risers.
We sell and recommend them. Sold
by Tallahassee Drug Co.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-21
THE COUNT.

Votes will be counted at 5 p. m. the day before
publication each week. the seal of the box being broken
and the count made by dsnterested parties, different
people being asked to each week They will attest
the correctness of the count.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-21

We can give you some low figures o.
flooring as we have a large quantity we
wish 70 move. Get our figures before
Purchasing Child Bros. Is
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-21
NOTE.

This contest is not being conducted by travelling pro-
mOters but by the publisher Of the True Democrat who
guarantees Fair Contest No member of any family con-
nected by ownership in employment with the paper will
be allowed be contestant papers containing coupons
will be sold in bulk at lower price than is charged for
single copy, and no coupons will be given away.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-21
OVER DUE OLD SUBSCRIPTIONS.
TIME OF AWARD.

The contest opens August 1908 closing date publish
ed later during which time the Piano be at d. R.
Cox Furniture Co.'S Store
We hope to have at least lady contestant located
in each post Office district and not less than IL in the city
of Tallahassee This will put each on an equal footing;
remember however the contest is not confined to Leon
county but extends to True Democrat readers everywhere
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-12
SHILOH

Born TO Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Heth
Saturday, Mar. 18th, a son.
Adah LEACH entertained twelve Of
her little friends Saturday, it being
her 18th birthday
Edd Decker aid f. ,nily visited at f
L. Browns Sunday
w. b. Common entertained his bro
Their Byron Conner and brother-in-law
Ferry VanGiesen of Easton Saturday.
Mrs Mary Leach and Mrs. Daisy
Gilmore were visitors at N. j. Hays
mer's, Tuesday.
The Palo high school Dramatic
Club presented the drama "The
Noble Outcast" at Shiloh Entertain
ment Hall March, 7th and was very
highly appreciated by all.
Lesley Slocum of Sheridan has
moved into the dow Flat" and will
work on the section the coming sum-
mer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-12
Economic on Table Linen.

The wise housekeeper of to-day
uses doilies instead of tablecloths,
says the Delineator. Instead Of US
ing large tablecloth three times n
day IL is better to have a square for
breakfast and luncheon put on dag
onally, or else a set Of plain doilies,
for either of these insure an attractive
table and also save laundering at
least two large cloths a week. A
few doilies or square can be washed
out and ironed with very little trouble
whenever they need it.
With this partly-covered table
there should certainly be a growing
plant or fern for the center, no mat
ter how simple 1t may be. After
these things the china really does not
matter so much, though for break
fast nothing is so charming as a set
of blue and white, which may be
picked up almost anywhere for a
small sum. Graceful shapes can be
easily found.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-12
AN OPEN LETTER


To Whom II May concern:
OF late there has been a good deal
OF discuss on in Bedding In regard to
advertised medicines and their value,
the papers are full of them.
We want TO say TO every man, wo-
man ard Child in Bedding that we be-
lieye the most BILE preparation of
cod liver oil-the best tonic recon-
structor, health restorer and strength
craator-~e have ever sold In our
store is Vinol.
Vlnol Is not patent medicine, 1t
contains no injurious drugs, but IL &C
tually does contain all of the medlci-
cal, curative elements taken from
mods livers. without a drop of the use
cess oil To upset the stomach and
lretard Its work and tonic iron added
Vinol is recognized throughout the
world as the PIealest siftngth crea-
tor for old people, weak. sickly wo-
man and children, nursing mothers,
and after severe sickness.
Vinol cures hacking coughs, chronic
colds, bronchitis and all throat and
lung troubles We ask the people of
Belding TO try Vinol on our offer TO
return your money If it. fails. Con-
nell Brothers Druggists
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-12
BARTONNILLE.

Mrs. A. j. Gardner is in Grandville
helping care for her sons wife.
+. II. Davis and family spent last
Thursday at Nick Werner's.
Visitors at Fred Richmond's last
Friday were +. l.. Moon and wife, b.
+. Tower, Walter White and family
Morris Kinds and wife, M. j. Rich
mond and wife and Mrs. j. l.. Snyder.
Dell Purdy and wife and Mrs Belle
Sparks and children spent last Friday
at Newton Douglas.
Mr.. Bailey has rented Mr.. Moore's
farm.
George Purdy and Albert North
way and wife of Smyrna spent Sun
day at George Mason's.
Mrs. Henry Warner and daughter
Jessie were guests at Fred Ric hmond's
last Thursday.
Peter Kohn and family spent Sun
day at Fred Scheidts in Miriam.
Misses Chloea Douglas and Lucie
liic hmond visited the pr mary depart.
ment of the Smyrna school last Tues
day.
Mrs. VIM. Douglas visited her
daughter, Mrs. Hanks, at Smyrna
part Of last week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-12
CORRESPONDENCE
CONTINUED
OAKFIELD

Earl Childs fell from the platform
in front of the White Swan school
house and dislocated his shoulder.
The annual meeting of the cemetery
association, was held at the home of
Frank Bowman. Wednesday and the
following officers were elected; Pres.
q. l.. Cathy, Secy. A. j. Reynolds,
Treas. Ada Bowman,
The Columbian club will hold their
annual meeting at the home of f. j.
Elsby in CORTLAND, March the l4th.
Ward Partridge has been sick for
some time and will go to Ann Arbor
this week for anoperation. His many
friends wish him good success.
On account of bad weather and had
roads, there has not been any meet
ings at the M. f.. Church for several
weeks.
Bert Rowland lost one of his horses
Thursday while drawing lumber for
Lewis Macarthur.
A factory turned over two high
grade pianos and want us to ell them
They want them sold and we want
the room. See Patterson.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-12
STATE or MICHIGAN

The Probate Court for the County of Ionia
AT session of said Court held at the Pro
bate office In the City of Ionia, In said County.
ON the eleventh day of January. A. ID. 1908
Present: Hon. Montgomery Webster, Judge
of probate.
In the Matter of the Estate of
ELIZABETH ARRIS, Deceased
sElmer w. Little. administrator of said estate
having filed i'm said court his petition, praying
for license to sell, at private sale, the inter.
est OF said estate in certain real estate there
i'm descri ed
tits Ordered, That the tenth day of Febru.
airy, A. ID. 1908. at ten O'Clock In the fore
noon, at said probate Office. be and is hereby
appointed Tor hearing said petition. and that
all persons interested I'm said estate appea
before said court, at said time and place to
show cause why license to sell the Interest
of said estate In said real estate should nos
be granted;
NJ Is Further Ordered. That public notice
thereof be given by publication of a copy Oh
this order. Tor three successive weeks pre-
vious TO said day of hearing in the Belatns
Banner. newspaper printed and circulated
IN said county. MONTGOMERY WEBsTRs.
true copy Judge of Probabs.
Anna H. Webster
Register of Probate s2w4
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-12
ECZEMA
Cured in less than
four weeks.

Those who have had experience with this
stubborn disease can hardly believe at first
that Wonderful Dream Salve can and
does cure Eczema
There is no doubt about the matter
whatever. A great many letters are on file
in our Office from grateful patients, telling
of the quick and easy way in which Won
derful Dream Salve has removed all traces
of this torturing skin affection.
Mr.. John II. Kealey, a well-known bus
mess man, located in the Stevens Bldg.
Detroit, Mich, was recently cured of a bad
case of Eczema of fourteen years standing.
After treating with many doctors and taking
many remedies without relief, Mr.. Kealey
was induced 70 try Wonderful Dream
Salve, and in four weeks was entirely cured.
He says;
u certainly consider this a remarkable cure,
inasmuch as have spent hundreds OF dollars in
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go toward demonstrating the value os Wonderful
Dream Safve as q great akin healer.
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your druggist will refund your money.
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Cuts, Burns, Prostitutes, Boils and Sores of
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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-12
Irish Stew.

Irish stew is capital dish, and
when properly made is as appetizing
as 1t is nutritious. But its appearance
offends the superfine taste of a
writer in one of the minor society pa
pers, who condemns 1t in quite pictur-
esque language. He writes: Our
aesthetic tastes are too little appealed
to by what is set before us at luncheon
and dinner. How apparent this be-
comes to all of us who have ever sat
and boggled at the monstrous ugli-
ness of that mound of bones in a
grave of moist vegetation, known by
the barbaric name of the Irish
stew!'s
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-12
ri"aI Administration Account

STATE DE MICHIGAN, The Probate Court
- for the County of lonia. At session of
said Court, held at the Probate ONCE in the
CITY of lonia in said County on the fifth day
of February. A. ID. 1908.
Present: Hon. Montgomery Webster.
Judge of Probate.
In the Matter of the Estate of
GEORGE q. HUMMER, Deceased
Oscar a. hummer. administrator with the
will annexed of said estate having ffled in
said court his final administration account.
and his petition praying for the allowance
thereon and the assignment and distri-
button of the residue of said estate, To and
among the persons entitled thereto
1T Is Ordered That the ninth day OF
March. A, ID. 1908. at ten O'Clock in the
forenoon at said probate ONCE, be and is here
by appointed for examining said account
and hearing said petition:
Ii is Further Ordered. That public notice
thereof be given by publication of a copy Of
this order. for three successive weeks previ-
Gus To said day of hearing, in the Bedding
Banner newspaper printed and circulated
I'm said county
MONTGOMERY WEBSTER,
true copy. Judge of Probate.
ANNA -. WEBSTER
Register of Probate. 1914
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-12
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Oily OFFICERS.

Justices of the Peace George u W. M %llEai
f. Hudson: Second ward. Geo Crawford;
f. g. Lloyd; Third ward, +. L. Connel
Albert b. Hull
Supervisors-First ward II. L. Spencer; Sec
ond ward. J; T. Angel; Third ward, Bar
ney c. Curtis
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Ser
vices at 1880 a m. and 1880 p. m Sabbath
School at close of morning service. Prayer
meeting on Thursday evening REV. q. O.
CRAIG. Pastor
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-Services
1880 a. IN. and 1880 p IN. Sabbath schoo
at :45 a. m. Prayer meeting on Thursda
evening REV. N. j. MYERS. Pastor.
BAPTIST CHURCH-Services at 1890
morning service Prayer meeting ohTrool
day evening. REV. @. T.. Manifold EFT,
CHURCH OF CHRIST-Preaching On each
Sunday at 1890 and 1880. Communion
every Lords Day. G. E. at $50. 5. 5. at
~ IN. PRAYER Meeting Thursday evening
FREE METHODIST CHURCH-Prayer an
praise serviae, eleven O'Clock a. IN. Preach
ing at 1880 p m Prayer meeting Friday
evening. REV. L. FLETCHER, Pastor.
HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL MISSION
Morning PRAYER and sermon in Woodman
Hall at 10 80 a. m. Sunday.
j. A. BAYNToN. Priest in Charge
ST, JOSEPH'S CAThOLIC-Services at
500 a. IN and 1880 a. m. alternately every
SUNDAY morning. REV. FIR. ZINDLER.
LATTER DAY SAINTS-North Side, Mil
lard Addition, corner of Eager and Moulton
street-Sunday sc hool at 1920, social meet
ing at 1880 a, m, preaching at 1880 2. IN.
A. N. Hill Pastor
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-12
ROOM FILLED WITH SKELETONS.
Grewsome Discovery Made In an An
cient Monastery az Carlentini.

For nearly 3S years the monastery
at Carlentini, Italy, hass been aban-
doned. although the chapel connected
with it has remained open for public
worship. Behind the sacristy is a
door which has always been shut and
was believed to lead into one of the
rooms of the monastery The other
day the syndic decided to make use
of this room. so he had some workmen
open the door. A terrifying spectacle
met their gaze for the room was piled
full of human skeletons, reaching al
most to the ceiling. The syndic or
dered the skeletons, some of which
were more or less mummified bodies
TO be taken out and buried in athe
Campo Santo. They numbered few
over 1000.
Naturally, a tremendous sensation
was caused by these discoveries, and
the widest conjectures given voice
to. According, however, to the oldest
inhabitant Of Carlentini the facts are
as follows When monks inhabited
the monastery, a certain sum was paid
them for the privilege Of sepulture in
the church. The church, however, was
small, and when there was no room
for any more corpses, the monks, rath-
er than lose an important source of
income, continued to receive bodies
for burial, but instead of depositing
them beneath the floor of the church,
cast them into the rooms behind the
sacristy, or into the pavilions close by.
where they have lust been discovered.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-12
He WouIdn't Set.

A Washington photographer, now
famous, told the other day how, in his
youth, he was practicing his art in
Cleveland when Mark Twain visited
the town to lecture Impressed with
the humorist's splendid features, the
photographer, at the lectures end,
sent up a note asking Mr.. Clemens for
sitting. The reply that came back
was characteristic. II said: "A sitting!
Is thy servant hen that he should do
this thing?"