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sTRoMBoLI IS GROWING.

Rome, January "a violent
earthquake running north
south, west and east-north-
east. lasting three seconds and
during which the Stromboli VOL
cano began erupting, occurred
on Stromboli island today.
The phenomenon was accom-
panied by prolonged dull rumb-
lings. The houses on the island
were badly damaged and the
populace fled to the streets in
panic, but no one was hurt.
The weather is intensely cold
on Stromboli island.
The volcano Stromboli has
been almost perpetually active
for 1000 years. The population
of the island is about 1000.
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Americans Are Safe.

Malta. January "A wireless dispatch
received here from Messina says that
walter Kennedy and Charles Williams,
Americans, who. it was believed, had per-
ished in the catastrophe at Messina, are
safe at Taormina
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Soil Survey To Be Made.

Washington, January s.-(Special.)-At
the request of r. P. Hobson a soil survey
will be made Of Hale county. Alabama,
In February.
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Revolutionary Action.


Washington, January 3.-Yuan Shi Kaf's
office corresponds to that of premier of
England, and the action of the Chinese
government is considered in official cir
cles in Washington as little short of rev.
olutionary Yuan was regarded as one of
the most progressive of the Chinese
statesmen, and the feeling is general that
the reigning powers have made a great
mistake in forcing him from office at
this important stage in the affairs of the
government. The earnest wish was ex-
pressed here today that the decision dis
missing him may be recalled.
Yuan Shi Kai organized an army in
for Yuans dismissal Is regarded as a
flimsy one and ridiculous in character. 1t
means a serious blow to China. If Yuan
is not kept in power China will suffer as
a result. Yuan had great many enemies
among the Manchus. He also had great
influence with the late Empress Dowager.
Yuan was generally regarded as the head
man in Chinese affairs, the regent prince,
Prince Chun, being looked upon figure
head. Ma Tung, his successor, has been
In the foreign office a great many years,
and is regarded as an able man, but not
of such progressive and advanced ideas
as Yuan. He has never been out of China
except on unimportant commissions to
Japan. He is Manchu and about Sc
years of age
"Unexpected Disgrace"
Minister Rockhil at Pekin has tele-
graphed the state department confirming
the press reports concerning the dismissal
of Yuan Shi Kai, but making no comment
on the matter except TO refer to it as IAN
unexpected disgrace"
Yuon Shi Kai. the great viceroy of Chilli
province, was one of the most influential
and powerful statesmen in the Chinese
empire. He has been called the strongest
man in China since Ii Hung Chang. He IL
thoroughly practical man, and brought
business methods to the administration of
the empire. He worked assiduously for
the advancement of the middle kingdom
and his watchword was that China was
capable of accomplishing just as much as
had been accomplished by Japan. He in
sn're' national patriotism which Is to-
day doing much to sweep away middle
axe superstition, and to rebuild the em-
pire. He has been a member of the grand
council since 1907 and in that year he re-
linquished the post of viceroy of Chilli.
but It was In this office that he gained
the greatest renoNn.
Organized Army.
Yuan Shat Kai organized an army In
China that was the wonder and amaze
CONTINUED ON PAGE ~
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INDEX OF ToDAY'S NEWS
Page I.

Page I.
American fleet reaches Suez canal
Peace, is endangered in China.
Noble rescue work of Queen Helena.
Experiences of ships crew at Messina-
Order is being restored in ruined dis
trict
Large sum sent to Italy by Red Cross.
Rescuers working day and night
Page 2.
Vicl<sburg is dry but not worrying
Financial views are optimistic.
Stubbs funeral to be held today.
Page 8.
Courthouse case will be appealed.
CITY government changes hands.
Echoes from southern convention.
Page a.
Editorial comment.
Page 5.
e. C. Bush killed by w. c. Sparks IN
Victor hotel.
T Marvin found on Idlewild car line
with throat cut from ear to ear.
italian relief fund is over $500.
Contest close between OBrien and Tom
linson for Board of Education.
Rowje home burned on South high
,ands and citizens complain of water
pressure.
Taft delegation will return TO-DAY.
-Four prisoners, escape from North Biz
mingham stockade.
Page 7.
Manv miraculous tales of escape.
uorsemen hunt places to jump.
Page 8.
stains of league to be determined.
E,vervbody looks to Jim Jeffries
western crew may enter the regatta.
medical and food supplies were urgently
needed. Civita vecchia was selected as
the starting point because Naples at the
present time Is too crowded and too dis-
tant from Rome, while Civita Vecchia is
hut two hours from this city. The gov
ernment will give a special train for free
TRANSFORMATION of supplies and persons.
Besides the relief steamer the United
states will soon have the converted yacht
scorpion on the scene. The Scorpion is
expected to reach Messina on Monday
and will be followed within few days
hv the supply ships Culgoa and the Yank-
ton from Suez. The latter vessels will
he nut at the disposal of the authorities
the provisions and medical supplies in
tended for the American fleet cruising
around the world.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-04-08

and down cellar steps, or travel back and
forth 80 get things together for meal.
1t keeps everything together in one safe
place, clean and well ventilated in your
cellar.
Altogether it saves much of your time
and energy and keeps your semper sweet.
It is adapted and highly recommended
for Easements kitchen 30 carry the prepar-
ed meals to the dining room above and
bring the dishes back again.
They are also adapted for public places
where refreshments are served for restaur-
ants, hotels and stores.
Made in three sizes, $25, $50 and $35.
Special sizes made to order. Write for full
description to
Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-04-08
CHAPTER XIV


CAROLINA LANGDoN's REMUNERATION.
~ ENATOR LANGDON'S commit.
tee room at the capitol present
ed a busy scene at an unusual
49, ly early hour the morning after
the entertainment at his home Bud
Haines, reinstated as secretary. was
picking up the thread of routine where
he had dropped it the day before.
though his frequent thought of Hope
and the words that had thrilled him
Il love you, love you fondly" made
this task unusually difficult He Inn
patiently wished the afternoon to
hasten along. as he knew he would
then see her in the senate gallery.
where she would go to hear her. ia
theirs speech
some particulars by Bud, and the work
he knew would take up much of his
morning. The senator's speech was
"The South of the Future" which he
would deliver when recognized by the
president of the senate in connection
Will LIE ud dl pdSC JILL that oulSCi
having agreed to recognize Langdon at
$3.50. at which time the report of the
naval affairs committee would be re-
ceived Just how Langdon would turn
the tables on Peabody and Stevens and
yet win for the Altacoola site not even
the ex-newspaper man. experienced in
politics. had solved Clearly the sena-
tor would have to do some tall think
ing during the morning.
The junior senator from Mississippi
burst into the Office with his habitual
CHEEKY greeting, his broad brimmed
black felt hat in it's usual position on
the back of his head. like symbol OF
undying defiance.
"a busy day for US, eh, senator?'
Gueried Bud.
Nov, look here, my boy. don't be.
gin to remind me of work right off, ;
Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-04-08

Charlie, must gtve you up"
father come between a man and
woman and their love-" he cried
: Charlie. must give you up
The girl turned to one side. as
though to give Norton a chance to
leave.
He looked at her in silence mo-
ment or two. Then a change came
into his bearing. Wrinkling his face
into a sneer, he stepped before the
girl.
you've been converted mighty sud
den, l reckon, from land speculation
to preaching and preaching, too,
against folks who tried to make a for
tune for you"
Norton stopped, expecting reply.
but the girl remained silent
you think I'm done for. that I've
lost my money. that's why you turned
from me so quickly he laughed scorn-
fully. But III show you. you and
your blundering old father. I'll win
you yet, and I'll ruin your fathers po-
litical reputation. PIP
"Are you quite sure about that?"
spoke voice sharply behind the con-
gresham. He swung around vigor-
ously. Bud Haines had returned in
time to hear Norton's threat.
''Yes, and while I'm doing that I'll
take time to show you up, too, some
how. l guess congressman's word
will count against that of cheap Sec
retary-that's what Miss Langdon said
you were"
Carolina locked appeaIingly to
Haines to rid her of the presence Of
this man, whose last words she knew
Haines would not believe.
But Norton had had his say. He re-
treated to the door.
s'Miss Langdon," he cried as he
backed out and away, you have an
idea that / am dishonest. but kindly
remember that, whatever you think
am, l never was a hypocrite."
Haines advanced and procured a
chair for Miss Langdon.
sI'm terribly sorry to have come
back at such a time,'' he began.
The girl cut him short with a ges-
ture.
81 want to say to you." she said.
then halted-"that l want to be friends
with you. want you to forget the
happenings OF yesterday-last evening
so far as was concerned in them
I want to work together with you and
father-and SO does Randolph. Father
and you are standing together to up
hold the honor of the Langdons of
Mississippi. and Randolph and l, no
matter the cost of our former folly.
want to share in that work."
Before Haines could reply Senator
Langdon burst into the room.
bud, Bud" he cried, 1--we got 1t.
I've got it!''
you've got what. senator?" ex-
claimed the secretary.
''That idea. my boy, that idea! It's
incubated all right, and Peabody aud
Stevens can come just as soon as they
want to-"
Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-04-08

he said, with a humorous gleam in his
eye. go easy on me. Don't forget
I'm her father"
Bud laughed through the flush thai
rose in his cheeks.
tsNo. won't forget that But have
you decided what to tell Peabody and
Stevens as your plan of action If they
come in here at 12:30?"
IF they Gomez exclaimed Langdon
They'll come. Watch 'em.'
Then he hesitated worriedly.
'I'll have to incubate an idea be.
tween now and noon somehow. But
don't forget this, Bud-we're worried
about them, true enough. but they're
worried heap more about us.
Senator Langdon stepped into an ad-
joining room, where he could be alone,
to sincubate."
AS Hafnes resumed his work Carroll
ma Langdon entered.
Avoiding the secretary's direct gaze,
she asked for her father.
"He ought to be back shortly, Miss
Langdon," responded Haines. you can
wait here l must ask pardon for leav-
ing, as must run over to the library"
AS the secretary bowed himself out
of the door he almost collided with
Congressman Norton. Both glared at
each other and remained silent.
Carolina" spoke Norton as he en-
tered. 81 hope-I know you won't allow
your father to influence you against
me-because of last night. r.
Carolina would rather not have met
Charles Norton on this morning. She
had hardly slept for the night. She
had fought battle with herself Her
father had shown her plainly the mis-
take she had made. She saw that her
influence had not been without effect
on Randolph Probably for the first
time she realized that there are glory
and luxury, pleasure and prestige for
which too big price can be paid.
The senator's daughter turned slow
ly and faced the man she had prom
ised to marry.
Charlie, have come to decision.
I came here to talk with father about
it."
Norton started toward Carolina, a
look of apprehension on his face. He
gathered from the trend of her words
and her demeanor that she had turned
against him.
"You couldn't be SO cruel, Carolina, Z
he protested
Charlie" she went on determinedly,
Il will always cherish our friendship,
our happy younger days down In Mis-
eissippi, but must give up thinking Of
you as my future husband. We've both
made mistake mine probably greater
Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-04-08
Senator Stevens OF Mississippi bears

a marked resem-
blance to the
honey bird so
much so that he
has we'll won the
bird s appella-
tion for himself.
AbnormaIly keen
at locating pos
sibilities for ex-
tracing "honey"
from the govern
mental affairs in
Washington, he
invaria bly, led
Peabody. repre-
senting the hunt
er with the ak,
to the repository.
He would then
rely on the Penn
sylvanian's supe-
rior force to
Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-04-08
How TO Foil Ruralars.

Where the sash Of the upper and
lower windows meet drill hole with
brace and bit deep enough to go COM
pletely through the sash Of the lower
window and halfway through the sash
Of the upper window Insert heavy
nail or small spike Of the same length
as the hole you have drilled. This fas-
tens the windows together SO firmly
that nothing short Of a crowbar. with
its attendant noise, can pry them apart.
The nail is removed easily to open the
windows.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-04-08
ITO be Continued

How to Avoid Dangers In Kitchen.
Be careful Of dripping and fat when
cooking. If you put dripping irf the
oven, keep a sharp watch on it or 1t
will blaze up when the oven door is
opened. Never throw water on boiling
fat; it only makes it boil over worse
than ever. Some salt or earth is the
best thing to put it out. Don't try
melting beeswax and turpentine in the
oven; the turpentine catches alight
with surprising ease. Melt the bees
wax in boiling water first and add 1t
to the turpentine.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-04-08
A Gentleman
From Mississippi
By THOMAS A. HvISE
NoveIized Play Frederick r. Toombs
COPYRIGHT. a.
CHAPTER XIV.
THE HoNEYBIRD.

IN the African jungle dwells pretty
little bird that lives on honey
The saccharine dainty is there
4 found in the hollows of trees and
under the bark, where what is known
as the carpenter bee bores and depos-
its his extract from the buds and
blossoms of the tropical forest.
The bird is called the 'honeybird"
because it is a sure guide to the de-
posits of the delicacy. The bird dis
likes the laborious task of pecking it's
way through the bark to reach the
honey, and so. wise in the ways Of
men, it procures help. 1t locates a
nest of honey, then flies about until it
sees some natives or hunters, to whom
it shows itself. They know the honey
bird and know that it will lead them
to the treasure store. Following the
bird, which dts just in advance, they
reach the cache of dripping sweetness
and readily lay it open with hatchets
or knives. Taking what they want.
there is always enough left clinging
to the tree and easily accessible to sat
fsfy the appetite of the clever little
bird.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-04-08
How to Dye 4 Faded Carpet.

TO dye faded carpet boil strong
dye in wash boiler or other large re-
ceptacle. Lay carpet on an old floor,
fill a garden sprinkling can with the
dye and apply to the carpet. Then
with a stiff broom scrub the dye into
the carpet well and evenly. Let it lie
to dry for several days. When nearly
dry hang out in the sun to finish the
process.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-04-08
The Imperia Kitchen Elevator
What it Is.

f 1t is a good, strong,
roomy cupboard, de-
signed to hold every
thing for she table,
bread. pies, cakes, iel-
lies, puddinRs, milk,
butter, eggs, left over
from a meal, lard, po-
tat0es, etc etc., and to
bring them from the
cellar and take them
back again just when
ever you want them
without you going af-
ter them.
1t does it qnickly ly
and accurately without
a complaints.
1t saves all the tire
eanna lnbor roipn nv
Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-04-08

Jb
Unless yolI got the right kind Of aoonnaal.n p
don's In his committee room before
goin' to the senate send him a tele-
gram signed by some. of his frien's'
name that one of his daughters is
dyin' from injuries in a automobile
collision few miles out a-town.
That ud"-
Ridiculous" snorted Peabody. He'd
know where they were. They're al
ways
Huh. then put in more fine-esse."
How, what?"
"Hev some'un take 'em out a-au-
toin' p
"No, no, man!'' snapped Peabody.
They'd stick in town to hear their
fathers wonderful speech"
WELL" went ON the lobbyist. "I'll hev
Langd'n watched by careful picked
man, niger thet won't talk. He'll
pick row with the colonel on some
street. say, wen he's comm from his
home after lunch. The coon kin bump
into Langd'n an call him names. Then
wen ole fireworks sails into i'm, yellin'
about what ed do in Mississippi, the
coon pulls a gun on the colonel an
fires couple O. shots random. Cops
come up, an our pertickeler copper II
lug Langd'n away as a witness, refus-
in to believe 'es senator. l kin ar
range to hev him kept in the cooler a
couple o. hours without gettin' any
word out, or I'll hev i'm entered up
as drunk an disorderly. He'll look
drunk, he'll be SO mad.'
"But the negro-how could you get
a man to undergo arrest on such a
serious charge, attempted murder!' ex-
claimed Stevens.
"There, there" said Steinert patron
izingly; "coons has more genteel home
life in Jail than they does out. An
don't forget the District of Columbia is
of it, only durin' the session. TIL poll
ticians don't leave their fr'en's in the
cooler very long. Say, Senator Ste
vens, are you kiddin' me? Is it any
different down in your
The Mississippian choked and splut-
tered over gulp of unusually hot cof-
fee, and Peabody again decided Stein
ert to be on the wrong tack.
'sThat proceeding would attract too
much attention from the newspapers. :
he added.
well, / thought you wanted to win," !"
o6 Gfof
you good stuff. too-new stuff None
of yer dru~gin' with chloroform or
ticklin' with blackjacks. Why. I've
zone from fine-esse to common sense
But, come to think Of it, how about
some woman? l en- get one to intro
duce to-
'sThis is the wrong kind of man, !"
interrupted Peabody.
unless you got the right kind of a
woman" went on Steinert
Senator Stevens choked some more.
'@The boss of the senate" sank down
in his chair, crossed one knee over the
other and drummed his fingers lightly
on the table. He gazed thoughtfuHy
at Stevens.
'Yes," he observed slowly, unless
you've got the right sort of a woman" !"
Rising, he led the Mississippian to
one side.
The lobbyist heard the southerner
give short exclamation of astonish-
ment as Peabody whispered to him.
Its all right. It's all right" he then
heard the Pensylyanian say irritably.
"She'll understand. She can be trust
ed. She expects you."
Stevens gave a violent start at the
Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-04-08

break down the o''os0''" 0e0o''''
barriers. Stevens would flutter about
and gather up the leavings.
Equally as mercenary as 'the boss of
the senate he lacked Peabody's iron
nerve, determination, resourcefulness
and daring. He needed many hours
Of sleep. Peabody could work twenty
hours at stretch. He had to have
his meals regularly or else suffer from
indigestion. Peabody sometimes did
a days work on two boiled eggs and
a cup of coffee.
The senior senator from Mississippi
had been the first to point out to Pea
body the possibilities for profit in the
gulf naval base project, but the morn
ing following the conference with
Steinert when he rejoined them for
breakfast at the Louis Napoleon he
was far from comfortable. He did
not mind fighting brain against brain.
even though unprincipIed methods
were resorted to, but indications were
that more violent agencies would be
called into play owing to the complica-
| tions that had arisen.
Stevens ate heartily to strengthen
his courage. Steinert ate hugely to
strengthen his body. Peabody ate
scarcely anything at ALTO strengthen
his brain.
Waving away the hotel waiter who
| had brought the breakfast to his
apartment, Senator Peabody outlined
the probable campaign of the day.
"If our best efforts to weaken and
scare off Langdon fail today" he said,
sit will naturally develop that we must
render it impossible in some way for
him to appear in the senate at all, or
we must delay his arrival until after
the report of the committee on naval
affairs has been made. In either
event he would not have another op-
portunity to speak on that subject.
"Of course later. at 1890, we will
know his plan of action. Then we can
act to the very point, but we xmust be
prepared for any situation that can
arise"
Cannot the president of the senate
| be persuaded not to recognize Lang
! don on the floor? Then we could ad-
| journ and shut him off," asked Ste
! vens.
NO" responded Peabody; "he has
already promised Langdon to recog-
/ nize him, and the president Of the SEN
ate cannot be persuaded to break his
word. | am painfully aware Of this
fact"
But Stevens was not yet dissuaded
from the hope of defeating the Junior
senator from Mississippi by wit alone.
"Can we not have a speaker get the
floor before Langdon and have him
talk for hours-tire out the old kicker
and await time when he leaves the
senate chamber to eat or talk to some
visitor we could have call ON him,
then shove the bill through summa-
rily ?? he suggested.
'I've gone over all that" answered
Peabody quickly. 1T would only be
delaying the evil hour. You wouldn't
i be able to move that old codger away
from the senate chamber with team
Of oxen once he gets to his seat. His
secretary, Haines another oversight
Of yours. Stevens" the latter WINGED
j will warn him. Langdon would
stick pins through his eyelids to keep
from falling asleep"
1--WE been thinkin'," put in Steinert
slowly, that little fne-esse like this
might keep him away: When Lang
Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-04-08

Stevens started on the most memorable
drive Of his career on this bright win
ter morning, to the house Of the fasci
mating Mrs. Spangler- who for the past
week had been considering his proposal
Of marriage.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-04-08

riedly helped him
into his coat.
go in a closed
ca rria ge," was
Peabody's fin a |
warning. BE
sure to tell her to
get hold Of his
two daughters on
some pretext at.
once. She knows
them well. May
be we can infu-
ence the old man
through his girls.
don't you see?"
=. - - 'HIl Z
Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-04-08

yious discussion concerning one J. D
Teller. mayor Of Gulf City. Senate
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-07
FIX BOUNDARIES FOR
CARRIER SERVICE
Postal Inspector Visits Santa Monica
to Determine Mail Routes
According to New
Provision

SANTA MONICA, May 6-Postal In
spector Knox visited the city yesterday
and made a tour of inspection with
Messrs. j. c. Steele, c. D. Middlekauff.
A. w. Mcpherson and Postmaster K.
B. Summerfield, preparatory to deter
mining the boundaries of the new car
rier service which is to be established
as soon as possible.
1t was decided that the service would
require three carriers, and that resi-
dents of the city would be served twice
daily. The boundaries as decided on
by the committee and Mr.. Knox take
in that portion of the city bounded
by the following streets: Beginning on
the south at Strand street, to Fourth,
to Front; thence to Seventh, to Colora-
do, to Seventeenth, to Nevada on Me-
vada to Seventh, to Montana, to Ocean
avenue, thence to Strand. taking in
Arcadia and Sunset beaches.
Petitions are out for the establish
ment of rural routes to serve the out
side portions of the city and the coun-
try around Westgate and Brentwood
park. The members of the board of
trade are iubilant over what they term
victory for the organization. They
have worked hard and faithfully in or
der to get the free delivery established,
and at one time reports from the postal
department indicated that the fight
was lost.