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New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
ROCKEFELLER 4IDS IDLE.
Italians Discharged at Pocantico
Hills to Gire UOrh. to TOzcnsmen.

owing TO the large number of unemployed in
Tarrytown John ID. Rockefeller has given orders
that the Italians working his estate be laid
on and that their places be given to local men
When the news was made known In the town
yesterday II hailed with delight Many
wives OF husbands out of employment visited
Mr.. Rockefeller before he went South and told
him such pa athetic stories that Ire decided to
the laboring men'a relief The order
states that all Tarrytown men who report at
his Pocantico Hills estate Monday morning
will be given employment
Re Mr.. Rockefeller has had hundreds of Italians
working about his estate and his new man
sion the hill. They were all laid off yester-
day. and large numbers of them left town.
The people in town rejoicing and praise
for Mr.. Rockefeller is heard on all sides In
addition 10 giving men employment he has given
them permission to go into his woods and cut
wood 70 their homes
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
NANTUCKET HARD HIT.
Worst Storm an Fifty Years-Fish-
ing Fleet DfmOralised.

Nantucket, Mass. Jan. 25.-No storm in the
last fiftv wears has caused so much damage on
this island as the blizzard which ragged all day
yesterday and early to-day For more than
thirty hours the island in the grasp of a
gale of almost hurricane force. The wind We
ocIty was at time less than seventy miles
and there were squalls at intervals which were
gagged at one hundred miles hour.
Damage reaching to thousands of dollars was
wrought about the wharves and along the east
shore of the island. Bulkheads. piers fish houses
and other waterfront property were swept away.
The fishing fleet is practically demoralzed
Dozens of damaged catboats and launches are
piled up shore Deep drifts of snow cover
the entire island There has been no communi-
cation with Siasconset for two days.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
TO BLOCK NEGRO TOTE.
MmyIand amendment Prepared-
To BE Introduced THIS " eek.
lBy Telegraph to The Tribune


baltimore Jan 2o.-The committee OF Demo
cratic LAWYERS appointed by the Democratic AT
,ornev General to draft disfranchislng a1hehu-
men, TO shut out the negro vote has completed
SIC work, The amendment will be introduced III
the Legislature next week and rushed through
nv the Democratic majority.
The amendment provides for grandfather
clause a naturalized voter clause. property
qualification allowing those who pay taxes on
500 worth of property to vote. an educatiohai
test recurring the prospective voter TO write on
,,i+,,,on q section of the constitution. and pro-
v,des for an appeal to the courts in case regis
tration is refused to the voter.
There is a provision in the law which permits
oil foreign born citizens who are now voters put
who would not under the grandfather
cIause to register without further examination
The grandfather clause provides that any per-
son who could vote in 1869, a descendant or
euch a person shall be entitled to register with
out restriction.
finder these regulations il is believed that not
more than 10 per cent of the present negro
voters will be allowed to vote.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26

Returns to Attend to Business-Sn ark I'M
dergoing Repairs at Tahiti.

San Francisco. Jan. 25--Jack London who
left here last May on a seVen-year trip around
the world to procure material for literary work
and for whose safety fears have been enter
tanned, returned to San Francisco to-day the
steamship MaripoSa from Tahiti.
London is accompanied by his wife. He says
that he came back to attend to business. He
will leave San Francisco again on the Mariposa
on February /. The Shark. the 50-foot boat in
which he is making his trip. was left at Tahiti
for repairs TO the engine
we had absolutely no adventures said Lon
don. and the reason for delayed arrival at
the Marqucsas Islands, which gave rise the
reports that had been lost simply
trouble with our gas engine and because we
spent some time cruising among various ISL
andS'
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
SUFFERING FROM CATARRH.
Relieved Immediately and Cured Perma
nently by New Discovery.

New York Jan. 25.-Records of the most startling
cures of catarrh. asthma and bronchitis by ascatco.
the now justly renowned drug continue 10 pour
into the Austrian Laboratory, 80 West 25th street.
New York City. The demand for the remedy has
become so universal and it's field of usefulness 50
broad extending from coughs and colds the
serious maladies. that the directors of this large
laboratory have been persuaded TO place ascatco ON
sale at all reliable drug stores, including Riker
and Hegeman's of New York and Brooklyn.
Heretofore ascatco has been sold only in bottles
containing full months treatment. but in addition
to these 50-cent bottle intended for coughs. colds
q nd ordinary cases OF catarrh. may now be had at
The drug stores. Relief is afforded by ascatco al
most Immediately. and tnat awful odoc caused by
catarrh is destroyed after few doses-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
ATTEMPTED LYNcHINe IN IOWA

Otumwa Iowa Jan. & A mob Of Two hundred
men gathered at the county jail tonight and de
manded Roy Edwards negro. who is under arrest
for attacking Mrs. Clara Erwin last night. a riot
call brought policemen. and Sheriff jackson told
the mob that Edwards had been taken out of town
The mob marched through the main streets and
returned the jail with the intention of breaking
in. Four allowed inspect the Jail
They found that the sheriff had really sent Ed
wards away, and the mob then dispersed.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
OLD Rail RATES BACK.
Pennsylvania Company -4cts on De
cisi0n .4gainst TurO-Cent Lac.

Philadelphia. Jan. 25.-The Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company announced to-day that the
2-cent fare law passed by the last Legislature
had been declared by the state Supreme Court
to be mapplicable 10 that company. its branches
and leased lines. the company February 1
will restore the schedule OF fares which had pre-
vailed before the 2-cent act went into effect
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
HURT ON THE ST. PAUL.
Three First Cabin Passengers In
iured an Rough Trip.

Plymouth. Jan 25.-The American Line
steamship St Paul which left New York on
ssauaTy *, arrived here to-day after an exceed
ahSis rough passage, in which there were snow
sshaiis and gales. The passengers were kept
'T'y" during the greater part of the voyage.
J1ais. Frank Wright, Miss ID. Manfredi and Harry
s-'s'n;on first cabin passengers and Charles
o-iey and }. cIezg. second cabin passengers
"'e injured hy the rolling Of the ship.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
BRIG4DES SENT EAST.
Russia 4ldmed Orer the Chinese
Japanese Relations.

St Petersburg. Jan. 25.-The Minister Of War
has ordered four brigades of infantry now sta
toned at Odessa to Transbaikalia to strengthen
the garrison i'll the neighborhood of the Russo
Chinese frontier. This is the largest transfer
of troops in Russia since the war with Japan
and is plain intimation of the dsquieting char
acter of recent military activity on the part of
China with reference TO the Chino -Japa nese re-
lations.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
BIG LOAN TO F-4RMERS.
Canada to 4drdncc 81 900 900 for
Seed Grain.

Ottawa. Jan. o5.-The Dominion govern
ment has decided to lend TO the farmers of the
new provinces OF Alberta and skatchewan
whose crops a failure funds sufficient To
purchase seed grain.
The scheme in all will involve about $4,000.
oco The advances Will he payable in three
years at the usual government of interest
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
"OUIDA" DIES IN ITALY.
LONG SUFFERING ENDED.
The NOuelist's Life Closes an Dis
fressing POrertV.

Florence, jan 25-"Ouida' Uouise de Ia
ganee), the novelist. died to-day at Viareggio
after long illness. She died in most distress
ing poverty. her only attendant being an old
servant woman, in whose arms she expired
She vas blind in one eye and the other eve was
badly affected from suffering, exposure and
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
sIih-. e u MOVING eIcTURE Show

f@Aaie. :. H.. Jan - l5peciaID- During NOV
- tciure performance at the Passaic Theatre
'es afternoon hre broke out between the orchestra
s'i and the level floor which the former rests.
mere we're one hundred persons I'm the theatre at
'S time. but all escaped safely. careless slpe.ts-
. tafew lighted cigarette into opening ~ The
III. fire ia front Of tiic Theatre. near
Aaein .niraseo. ard did Hftle dasaage. WIN
/ sS~s a Tie Hs.iin fioo arc Tie onl. rear exits.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
THE PApucAH SAILS FOR HAYTi.

Washington. Jan. 25.-The gunboat Paducah lett
New Orleans to-day. with Hayt her destination
She will stop at Guantanamo for final orders II
will take about six days to get to the island. The
prohah hty that Port Prince will be the head
ntla rters of the vessel in !IaytLan waters
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
rAEr DIMES WITH PARSONS.

Washington Jan. 25.--Secretary Taft dned in
formally to-niehi with Representative terert Par
, ~ ,l,e iatfers homo. having accepted an invt-
,.,f, tap da,s ago To meet his old friend Of chi
i.ee days o. T. Barnard.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26

Washington. Jan. IA cable dispatch re-
ceived at the State Department to-day from
American Minister FUrniss. at Port-au- Prince.
Hayu. SAYS that the local authorities have per
mitted a Dutch vessel to pass the blockade at
81. Mare. disCharging cargo and mail for New
York 1t is understood that the blockade Will
not be enforced against vessels loaded with mer-
camille goods The Haytian warship Centenaire
has gone from Port-au- Prince to Gonaives to
maintain the blockade at that point The Hay
tian Minister, Mr. Leger. called at the State De-
partrnent to-day confer with the assistant
Secretary Of State respecting the revolutionary
developments. and denied reports that the
beiilon was extending in the neighburho"d of
Cape Hayten. on the north coast
NE revolutionary movement in Hayti which has
come 10 end with the execution OF leader.
Jean Juneau. of short duration I, began
with the landing January Is OF expedition
Of adventurers the Favt:4n coast. far from
Gonaives. which quickly occupied. The Hay
tian government at once sent troops against the
invaders. The American gunboat Eagle was at
once sent To Hayti and the Navy Department stood
ready TO send two other warships. President Nord
the point Of bombardinE St. Marc. where
the rebels had gathered. but dissuaded by the
protest Of the American Minister. DR. Furnss
The rebellion sustained another setback by the
New York City days ago Jose St.
Pierre Giordani. the agent of the insurgents.
the charge OF counierfeiting the paper money OF
the Haytian government
General Firnin- who tho leader OF the Hay
tian revolution 1892 also implicated in this
movement. At head OF a of
He'd Haytiaus he made unsuccessful attempt
last week TO land on the coast.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
oe,oA. AIKEN & AUGUSTA.

souiilern ltv Iinllted. IN. n. T.. daily except
suIida y. go A. NJ: sundays. 80 y. NJ Pullman,
Drawing room Stateroom Sleeping Cars Dining
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
H4TTIfN RETOLT ENDS.
Government Reports Captare and
Execution Of Leader. /

Port-au-P Prince. Jan. 1.-THE revolution has
been suppressed. Jean Juneau. the leader of
the movement. has been captured DesSalines.
a hamlet near Gonaives, ami at shot
10 death by the government troops who made
him prisoner Gonaives has been occupied 10y
government force.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26

TO PHILADELPHIA EVERY HOUR
6 the hour, in hours. See New Jersey Central
time table, page nine. Vhr don't Soo try it?-Advt
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
IRISH INTERFERENCE.

1t was "he-aus nit EN- for everybody but
fortunately for the representatives of the
New York dailies the boys in blue could read
English.
As the representatives of law and order were
Continued o second page.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
Continued on second page

QUICKEST FLORIDA ROUTE SY HOURS.
Atlantic Coast Line f. r. IN. Y. & Fla. Special -
gle T. Vi. Office, Bwas, cor. 3oth St-Adpt
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
OEwEY's eEEF. IRON AND PORT.

\ valuable restorative for an convalescents
II. r. Dewey & Sons Co.. 1Ss Fulton St. New York.
-Adyg
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-18

ladies-never sit in street Cal
and allow ladies to stand. Anoth
er thing, if you are just out Of a
coal nine or sewer, do not push
up beside ladies-stand or stay
in the car entrance. When you
go into place Of business, be
courteous, do not go in bolster
Gus and noisy.
We observed last week, that
ladies, of color, were going out
of the theatre between acts-it is
awful enough for men-unbear.
able for ladies to be running out
between acts. In church, see
how quiet and attentive you can
be, Never look back every time
the door opens. and in coming in
coming in church some people
slam the doors and walk down
the aisles as though services had
not begun, when you are late
strive to come in noiseless- all
these things, enumerated, are
the meters by which our iEtelli-
gence is determined.
This is breaking the color inc.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-18
Breaking the
Color Line.
[ Continued from another issue. J

Continued from another issue.
AS we concluded in the Christ
mas number of this paper. to
break the imaginary color line,
is to work Work the BRAN
more We fear that too many
colored people, as we are refer
ring in particu ar to colCred peO-
pie, allow their brain too much
play, time or vacation. The
brain must exercise or work and
you should give it profit; you
want pay for your work, so does
the brain. Give the brain such
work as will compensate it or
give it value received. An idle
brain is a work shop for mis-
chief '-certainIy. Just like a
lot Of men loating around in sa-
looms. A busy business com
munity has no color ines A
hint TO the wise is sufficient.
But even if there is a color
line, pay no attention to the
drawer Of it, but shake the dust
off your feet and tell such an one
that you are an Industrious citi.
zen and leave him the victim of
his own folly, and nonsense.
Buy property; be manner!y-
so mannerly that your spectators
will inquire, who are you. But,
my dear readers you must i'm
prove in deportment-you can
be too courteous TO ladies'. on the
street cars, and in public places
all ladies of course. Some
people ale courteous to one race
and insoleut TO others. this will
not do. Show the white people
if they do not know, how to treat
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-18

The announcement of Elk Gov.
Yates as a Cannon adherent
comes as quite a surprise. Yates
is we'll liked by colored people of
this state, but Cannon is not lion,
lied at all by some colored PEG.
ple-Yates, however. knows
what he is about and will not
make a mistake. The nexo i'm
portant thing is to discover the
Whereabouts of Deneen in this
presidential equation.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-18
Lincoln, ILL.,, News.

The United Order of True Re-
formers h lid their election of Of
ficers last Wednesday evening
AID Harvey Watkins, district
deputy of Decatur installed them
at the same meeting.
Mr.. Kempt and wife of Elkhart
attended the revival meet ing one
night last week.
There we're fifteen added to the
church last week.
Miss Florence Mcdaniel of
Elkhart was on Lincoln streets
Tuesday
If you wish to remove evil rise
up against it and call on the may
or of the city to help you.
Bro. Benz amin Johnson of
Springfield assisted Rev. Bass
Tuesday night in his revival SER
vices
Miss Florence Perkins is re-
ported some better at this writing
James Poe is out on bonds we
hope that in a short time he will
be free m ~.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-18
The Clubs, Social and Otherwise.

The Clubs, Social and Otherwise.
Ladies' Sunlight Social, meets every
Wednesday at the residences of its
members, discusses art, culinary, and
home circle questions.
st. Paul Sewing Circle meets every
Thursday at Lecture room of st. Paul
church, discusses all important home
circle questions.
Mothers Literary, meets every
month, auxiliary to st. Paul Sewing
Circle.
The Woman's Club, meets every
week, is the oldest club-has been and
is a rescue club for the fallen,
philanthropic agency, this club has a
social and juvenile section, Mrs. G.
H. Morgan is president, Mrs. Higgin-
botham is chairman, of the social Sec
ton; Miss Clara Blackwell is press
reporter for this club.
The None-Such, is social club
among the younger society folk
meets every Thursday.
The Don't Worry, is club composed
of the elderly married ladies-meets
weekly.
Lodges and their meeting nights
and place of meeting will be carried
for Csc the month. We have all man
ner of lodges here.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-18
To be continued.)
Club Notes.

The Mothers Section of the
Woman's Club will meet at the
residence of Mrs. j, Force, on E.
Jackson St 1921, Monday after
noon, Jan. 20 at $50 All mem
bers and visitors of the club are
urged to be present A good
program will be rendered.
The Philanthropic Section will
have a shower on Jan q at the
l. G. H. Please bring sugar,
rice and homlny on this date.
The committee on Log Cabin
Supper will please meet at the
sectio n on Jan. 20 with the
chairman, Mrs. Higginbotham.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-18

Miss Matilda Walker is some
better after a few days illness.
The Union Baptist Sunday
school on tomorrow willconsider
the re- organization of the B. Y.
P. U. We hope both young and
old people will come'out and.take
and active part in this movemen L
for good,
Mrs. W. O. Fletcher Of 400, 4
ST., left for Alton on the 18Th to
visit her relatives for a few
weeks.
Mrs, E. O, Mckinney and fam.
lily have been on the sick lisb {
about ten days
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-18

The greatest of all newspapers is
the daily Globe-Democrat, of st. Lou
is. 1t has no equal or rival in all
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of every reader of any daily paper II
costs by mail, postage prepaid, daily,
including Sunday, one year, $500;
6 months, $500; 8 months, $3.50;
daily without Sunday, one year, $500;
6 months, $780, 8 months, $1.00. Sun
day edition-a big newspaper and
magazine combined, 4S to 76 pages
every Sunday, one year, $500;
months, 81. A subscription for the
Globe-Democrat, at these prices, Is
the best possible newspaper invest
ment. Send your order today or write
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cial long time" campaign offer of the
Twice-a-Week issue of the Globe
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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-18
CONSOLIDATED STREET CAR
ROUTE.
Points of Interest
Springfield's Attractions and How to
CAR

AIII dCIlOuS duQ I1OW W
Reach Them.
Lincoln home-Corner Eighth and
Jackson streets-take South Eighth
car.
Lincoln Monument, Oak Ridge Gem
etery-take North Fifth street cars at
Fifth and Monroe streets.
Parks and Pleasure Resorts.
Washington Park, southwest of city
take South Second or Lawrence ave
nue. cars. Reservoir Park, northeast
of city-take North Seventh cars.
Camp Lincoln. The permanent
camp grounds of the Illinois National
Guards. Take Rutledge or Camp
Lincoln cars. State Fair grounds,
north Of city. Take North Seventh
cars. White City Park east of the
city. Take East Capitol avenue cars
at Fifth and Monroe.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-18
Write him at once no SD Street
Chicago, Ill.
The Forums staff.

The Forums staff.
e. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and
Business Mgr.
Will H. Barbour, Asst. Editor.
Proof Reader and Stenographer.
y y Office Clerk, Book
keeper and Collector.
Springfield.
Mrs. E. L. White, Contributor.
Miss Mamie Davis, Petersburg
II. A. DOnegon, Lincoln.
MISS BLANCHE HOAGLAND,
Bloomington Agent and Correspondent.
MISS JESSIE M. WATKINS,
Villa Ridge.
Address matter for the paper to The
Forum, 3051A So. Sixth st.
Matters of business or information
to e. L. Rogers, Mgr.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-18
Proven 3 S.

A word fifty spoken is like
apples of gold in pictures OF sill
YER.
Answer not fool according to
his own folly, lest you also be
like unto him.
The wicked fee when no man
pursueth, but the righteous are
as bold as a lion.
A soft answer turneth away
wrath: But grievous words stir
up anger. Remember this pro.
verb when the collector comes.
Whose loveth instruction low.
eth knowledge: but he that hat
eth reproof is british.
Wisdom hath builded her house
she hath hewn out her seven pill
lars.
Whatsoever We measure to
men the same shall b measured
unto you. This means if you
cheat some one, and not give
them full bushel of coal or sack
of -four, some one will cheat you,
even more than you cheated
your customer. So you will see
it is more economical and worth
more to you TO be on the square
and give full measure, for this is
the law and the prophets.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-18

"Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed ~
yond the shore,
But still thy voice is ringing Ger he
gale
Thou st taught thy race how high her
hope may soar,
And bid them seek the heights, AsI
faint nor fall"
Paul Laurence Dunbar on Fred
Douglass.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-18
See Him

Go and see the Wonderful
ClairvOyant and mind reader
and Fortune Teller; is able to
tell you anything you want to
know. Gives you good luck
in any respect, takes OF
spells caused by any evil in
1uence which has been cauS
eddy witchery or hoodoo.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-18
PRICES FOR POLITICAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

State and National offices. $1,000
County offices ...:....... 500
Mayor of Springfield .......... 500
Regular write-ups, 10 cents per
line. Ten-line notice one time, with
Don't wait to hear what the public
thinks before you express your opin
ion. Say what you think II you believe
you are right.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-18

A word fifty spoken is like
apples of gold in pictures OF sill
YER.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-18

Answer not fool according tt
his own folly, lest you also b.
like unto him.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-18

The wicked fee when no MAJ
pursueth, but the righteous ar
as bold as a lion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-15
1915
Fall Opening Display Of Sbirt Waists

Fashion DEGREES that the long sleeve
tailored waist is it and will be for a long
time to come. The long sleeve is slowly
but surely crowding out the short or q
sleeve Our stock is most complete in both
tailored and net all specially priced during
our Fall opening sale.
One lot blue and white, black and
White, lavender and white, brown and
white large check waists, long sleeves reg
ular $50, special opening sale price. .1.25
One lot long sleeve white linen colored
stripe, white collar, regular price 200
special sale price. 1859
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-15

One lot long sleeve, in tan and blue
neatly trimmed, white collar, cuff trimmed
extra good value at $50 sale price. 1.95
One lot plain white long sleeve, pure
linen, strictly tailored, regular price $50
special sale price.
In net waists this space will not allow
full description, but we will put three
special lots on sale which are worth at
least 100 more Come ard see these,
they're beauties and the iowness in price
will surprise you. Prices 1856, AIS, 5.95
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-15

All so plain and fancy sutings and dress
All 125 90 plain and fancy suitng and dress goods Csc
All 85c, 75c plain and fancy sutngs and dress goods
All 6Oc soc plain and fancy sutngs and dress goods 45c
All Csc 35c dress goods . PIC
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-15
Fall Opening Sale Of
Mems Shoes

Mems 500 Packard patient leather bucher. 3.75
All mems 400 Packard in different feathers and
All mems $50 Packard and University all styles and
eathers opening sale
All mems 800 work and dress Shoes sale price 2.75
All $50 work and dress Shoes opening sale prce2.2O
All 200 work and dress Shoes opening sale 80