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Higher Criticism and Rum Caused
Downfall OF the Rev. 6. w. Briggs

worldly and arrogant. Their my lee
ture bureau failed and l was left al
most penniless. Ny house burned
down and all my manuscripts but one
were destroyed. They were my sole
stock in trade. With the manuscript
of book started for New York to
seek publisher. In a railroad wreck
the manuscript was lost. That was
the last straw. In my Christian years
| could have borne all that and more
with cheerfulness, but as an unbe-
lever l had no refuge except in liquor
and l fed to that"
Convinced that he did have a mes
sage, the preacher recovered his old
beliefs and only two months ago was
sent to Boston to assist the Rev. J..
Wilbur Chapman at revival meetings
in fremont Temple. The reclaimed
hereto and drunkard addressed 1000
men night after night and his preach
ing was one OF the great features OF
the revival.
4 Just what happened to him in the
next six weeks he doesn't know him
self. He has not been drinking or
using drugs. Detective Flynn. of the
Central Office saw him going from one
pawn shop to another on Third ave
nue. trying to raise money on some
atomizers and arrested him on sus-
/ picion. The atomizers were Identified
as property taken from Henry Bohm-
TALKS pharmacy, No. $50 Third ave
nue.. The old man could not explain
why he had them. p
Magistrate House adjourned the
lhearlng until today and released the
prisoner under bond OF 800. given
by Chief Inspector Walter S. Mayer,
of the New York postofice.
"Dr. Briggs and / were boys to-
gether in Galveston, Tex. said Mayer,
''and / have always known him as a
big man in my part of the country.
He is a graduate of the university of
Alabama. and was for five years the
editor of the Southern Christian Adj
yocate"
From the court DR.. Briggs went TO
No. 1925 Simpson street, the Bronx,
where he and his wife and three sons
are staying temporarily with Mrs.
Briggs sister.
When SuDt. Wyburn. of the Water
street mission. called there yesterday
afternoon to see what he could do.
DR.. Briggs covered his face with his
hands and refused to see his old res=
cuer, saying that he was too much
ashamed.-New York World.
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STATE BANKS
WILL BE CALLED ON FOR STATE
MENTS IRREGULARLY.
Secretary Of State Ben Bruner VIII
Not Let Them Know at What
Times.

Frankfort. KY. April 23.-Secre-
tary OF State Ben L. Bruner decided
to abandon the old custom Of calling
on banks and trust companies for
their statements at the end OF each
quarter. and will can upon them at
any time. as In the case OF National
banks. for a statement showing the
condition at any date during the year
The following Is a letter he has pre-
pared to notify the banks and trust
companies OF his change In plans:
The policy OF this department In
the future will be not TO call for
statements Of banks and trust com
panies at the close OF each quarter,
but will be to call at different times
during the year and the next call VIII
be a back date.
For instance, VIII call say on
February 20 for the condition that
your books show your institution was
In on February -. When make
this call on the goth your report must
be IN this Office within five days from
the date of the call, as I intend 70
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The Rev. DR.. George Waverly
Briggs, once the most famous Meth
odist preacher in Texas and known in
a dozen states as the MOODY of the
south" was. a prisoner yesterday in
the Jefferson Market police court on
suspicion OF having stolen a few mis-
cradle trinklets from a drug store.
He attributes his downfall to four
things-''higher criticism" the burn
ing of his home, the loss of manu-
script in a railroad wreck and rum
He is a cousin of the Rev. ID. Charles
A. Briggs, whose heresy trial In the
Presbyterian church several years ago
was of international interest. The
southern pastor read all that his fam
GUS cousin wrote. and strayed from
the old beliefs which he had preached
for twenty-five years. He might have
been bishop of Texas but for this.
That was ten years ago. Last fall,
at the age of ffty-eight, he was re-
converted to the old faith in the Jerry
McAuley Mission on Water street.
Il was a messenger without a mes
sage" he told them at the mission.
Il left the church to go on the lee
ture platform, grew to believe that
there was nothing in religion, and
then my misfortunes came thick and
fast At first my lecture fees were
enormous, much more than l had ever
earned in the pulpit, and became
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INSURANCE LOSSES
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE PAID OUT
II $2f,7OO.
Fire Occurring April n Destroyed
-Four Tobacco Barns and Their
Contents.

Mayfeld. KY. April 23.-The fire
Insurance adjusters. who have been
here for several days figuring out the
losses in the recent fire In West May
field, when four tobacco barns were
burned. have finished their work and
returned to their respective homes.
The total losses which were settled
by them amounts to s21,7OO.
All OF the barns we're insured with
the exception of the one in which
Dick Waldrop was pricing, II being
the property OF T. ]. McClendon.
J. L. Sheriff. had the largest stock
on hand and he was buying under a
contract for Il. J. OBryan & COM
pany. OF Louisville. The insurance
on all losses was settled as follows:
J. L. Sheriff., barn. $4,000.
w. A. Usher, barn, $1.75O.
Lewis 4 Gordon, stock, $4,000.
American Snuff company, stock,
1900.
American snuff company, barn,
81, 500.
e. ]. o'Brlen & company. stock,
$3.50.
Dick waIdrop. stock, $4,000.
Total. s21.7o0.
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COLORED SCHOOL
FOR THIS STATE
Will Be Established Near Lou
isville

Prof. John Writ Dinsmore. of Bcrea,
is in Paducah i'm Its Interest
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PREACHER Is DETAINED
BY DEATH IN CHURCH.

The Rev. ]. B. Jones, OF Airing
ton. who was to have arrived yester-
dav to assist the Rev. e. T. Lewis Of
the fredericksburg Methodist church,
in a series OF revival services. was
detained by death in his congrega-
ton and will arrive today. Services
were held last night at the Mechan-
icsburg church. The Rev. G. w.
Banks. of the Fountain Avenue Meth
odist church. filed the pulpit and
preached a strong and thoughtful
eermon services tonight at 7:3O
O'Clock with a sermon by the Rev.
Mr. Jones,
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forcibls, language possible the efforts
of Berea College. Berea. KY, to es-
tabl.sh an industrial school for col
ored persons in Kentucky. The plan
is ideal and the project deserves the
thoughtful Iteration OF every citi-
zen Of the commonwealth. The field
OF endeavor is so broad. and the de-
mands so great that the establish
ment OF such a school seems almost
imperative. The failure 10 establish
this school will be a great loss 20 the
state, to society and to the white as
well as the black race.
wish TO urge upon every one the
Importance OF giving every material
assistance. Very truly yours,
j. @. CRABBE, Supt.
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Bruner intends TO furnish
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enforce section 59l OF the Kentucky
statutes to the letter. for there are.
certainly too many banks that care
lossly neglect and pay no attention to
their reports.
Although I sent an urgent letter
March 20. men actually confess by
their letters they are writing IN here
that they did not even read the call.
Ny intention Is to put the state bank
ing business on a footing with ma
tional banks. and with the proper CO.
operation It viii be no trouble to do
this"
Dr. Bruner Intends 70 furnish
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: y II Ut WUI y IVV7Js
To Whom II May Concern:
/ desire to commend In the mos
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Miss Rosa Melgan, the l2-year-
old daughter OF Engineer and Mrs.
James Meigan. OF 1000 south Fourth
street. was thrown from her pony
while riding near home yesterday
afternoon about l.so O'Clock and was
rendered unconscious for several min
utes. DIR. J. ID. doobertson was called
TO attend the injured girl.
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SOME LETTERS HE CARRIES

Prof. John Writ Dinsmore, OF
Berea college. Is in the city in the
interest of Lincoln Institute. the new
colored school on the plan Of Tuske-
gee, for which they are trying to
raise $50, 1000 by popular subscription
in order to secure $4,000 to start
with. They will secure 1000 acres
of land in the vicinity of Louisville,
and Preslden Taft Is expected to
christen the spot in May.
The school probably will absorb
the Eckstein Norton Institute.
Among the letters of Endorsement
which Professor Dinsmore carries are
the following:
Governor Wilson says:
My Dear President Frost:
| believe that your plan for an in
dustrial school for the colored people
is one of the greatest promise of use
fulness, and sincerely hope IL viii
succeed.
II is not a party matter, nor sell
fish matter. but of most fundamental
value TO the entire commonwealth.
II will not only be beneficial to the
colored people. whose prosperity will
be greatly increased. but it will also
benefit all the people of the state in
improving the intelligence and effec-
t!veness OF all the workers of this
race.
And II will not merely AFFECT It's
own students, but as these go out
they viii be an example leading all
others to take more pride in skilled
workmanship and more pleasure in
the common occupations of life.
Yours truly.
AUGUSTUS E. WILSON.
"A High Money Value to Both Races"
My Dear President Frost:
From a business standpoint the
colored school would prove
a most profitable investment.
The colored people will be given
more pleasure in their work, and as
they, earn more they will buy more
Almost every line of business-the
the grocer. the coal man.
the manufacturer, the laborer, would
benefit. The employer OF domestic
service or of other colored labor
would be glad to pay higher wages
for greater efficiency.
Should such a school be located
near this city 1t would draw students
from all parts of the state. who
would trade here not only for them
selves but for their families. and the
equipment and maintenance OF the
school would. year in and year out.
add to the trade and prosperity OF
Louisville. II has a high money value
to both races. c. c. STOLL.
"a Pressing Necessity Beyond
Computation"
My Dear President Frost:
You have m deepest sympathy
and interest in the great work which
you have undertaken to provide a
school for the colored youth OF Ken
lucky of the Booker Washington pat
tern. Such a school beyond all ques-
ton, Is a pressing Necessity No
school of this type exists within a
radius of several hundred miles. This
school, when established will fll a
much needed want in its facilities IN
training young colored men and wo-
men as teachers and industrial work.
ers IL will increase the efficiency OF
those who take advantage of its
training beyond computation.
I heartily endorse your efforts and
commend your purpose to those who
would improve the prospects and eff
cheney OF the negro race.
( Wishing you every success, am,
faithfully yours,
CHARLES E. wooDCoCK.
-.r February 4, 1909.
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Liberty at Cairo.

Cairo. H.. April 2s.-Steamer Lib
erty arrived IN port here yesterday
for the first time since she has figured
so prominently in the alleged kidnap-
ing OF the sheriffs at Smithland
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every bank In the state with boolN
Of laws governing banks and II the
bankers do not pay attention 20 his
call he intends 20 have them indicted.
The Washington times., 1909-12-08
The Bedtime Story.
%
being tucked their
THE SHIRT COLLAR.

IL imagined that it ought 20 De out on
the railway dragging carriages. You
old rag" said the Iron.
The Shirt Collar was a little fraved at
the edges. therefore the Paper Scissors
came TO smooth away the fraved pieces.
"Ho, ho"' said the Shirt Collar. II
presume you are hrst-cIass dancer.
How YOU can point your toes, no one
in the world can do that like you"
II know that" said the Scissors.
You deserve TO be countess" said
the Shirt Collar All that 7 possess
consists Of a genteeI cavalier. boot
jack, and a comb. II 7 had only an
estate,'
what DO you want TO ma rry2'' cried
the Scissors. and they were angry. and
gave such "a deep cut that the Collar
had 90 be cashiered
"I shall have 20 propose 90 the Hair
brush. thought the Shirt Collar. eft
is wonderful what beautiful hair YOU
have. my little lady. Have you never
thought OF engaging yourseIrg''
Yes, you can easily imagine that. "
replied the Hairbrush 'T am engaged
To the Bootjack."
Engaged cried the Shirt Collar
Sow there was no one left To whom
he could offer himself. and $50 he aegpis-
I'd lOve-makiuE.
The Washington times., 1909-12-08
Would-Be Sailors Encounter
Snags in the Locoed Rivers

4 REALLY am glad 70 hear that
none Of the puzzlers have gone
under In their wild essay TO sail
the troubled waters Of Mrs Wal
laces puzzle problem. / would not
wonder at a few craft for taking up
a side stream since numbers II and IS
certainly would loom up like a snsg
iE clear water were IL not for the
Cleverness Of the would-be sailors.
r have sailed and sailed and sailed.
but can't turn into stream which
viii spell SchOolkyl-dO YOU mean
SChuyikil?' writes one traveller. IT
hope YOU do. for that is what T nut
down and 7 surely do wish TO come out
first in this weeks aquatic tourna-
nent," she concludes.
II have tried to he a traveller and also
a mountain climber. but have failed
do hope that T will make a better
sailor" declares Miss Helen Adams a
thirteen -year-old lady. as she sends IN
Ter list among the bright and earIfee.
Il have thoroughly enjoyed nv trin
this afternoon. although stopped ar
two places which were spelled difrar-
emily from those on the schedule-Nos
II and ID. writes another tripper.
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CoUerJg for the SeCUing Table
Presents Most AttractfUe Gift

A COVER for the sewing table would
y be acceptable.
Cuta section Of cretonne or some
heavy dark material 10 nj the top Of the
table: now cut four sections of cloth
which NJ exactly across end and side,
leaving only enough at all edges to
bind. The sections which are TO fit
down over the sides Of the table should
reach halfway TO the floor; from a
piece Of the cloth cut strips which are
half the width Of the side pieces. and
sufficiently long 20 extend the fun
length Of all the side pieces. allowing
some fullness for gathers or plaits. for
these strips are 10 form the pockets
Make box plaits at equal distances
along each Of the four strips, and then
haste TO the bottom Of the side pieces,
holding the strips loosely between the
box Dlaits: the upper edges Of the
pockets should be finished with a casing
through which stout. fiat silk elastic is
run. the box plaits are made only at
the bottom Of the pockets, at the top
the elastic holds the fullness in place.
Now divide the side strips into pockets
Of equal size. the pockets on the end
pieces being narroweSfhan those on the
sides, for holding small articles, or they
The Washington times., 1909-12-08
Czarfna Particularly Fond
ut AttractfUe Perfumes

The fad for everything Russian which
has been created IN Paris by The wv
dancer. Anna Pawlowa. naturally in
cludes the true Russian extracts, and
when We catch a Whit from these en-
ucing perfumes we are quite ready 10
believe that some good things can come
out Of the country whose politics have
rendered. despite its troubled politics.
Perhaps because the C2aripa is so pas
sionately fond OF perfumes essences
have been perfected in Russia To a high
degree of excellence one scent which
capuvated me suggested mystery and
enchantment. and although not heavy.
was peculiarly lasting. recurring. like a
happy thought, hours atterward.
Another takes the memory back to a
whimsical day in May after beIated
April shower had moistened the ground
and all nature was fresh and breath
ing forth a dencioUsly earthly. inspiring
fragrance.
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may be made exactly the same width
all around on one side, the strip may
be opened and bound. rounding the
lower edges; this permits one TO sit
close 10 the table. feet underneath,
without removing the cover.
When the pockets are finished, bind
the bottom edge. turning raw edges un-
derneath. and stitch the binding braid
by machine When the sides are com
plete' haste them 20 the top section
which covers the table top, binding
them with the braid and stitching twice
% make them hrm; the Iast step is 10
stitch the side pieces together at the
corners so they ht down over the table
neatly. yet sufficiently loose 20 permit
the cover TO be easily removed If -neces-
sary. and TO facilitate this sew loops OF
the braid TO each corner Of the cover,
where II rests against the corners Of
the table When the sides are bound
together the cover is complete The
particular part I'm making the cover is
90 measure the side pieces and the top
so they will exactly III; for the rest,
it is merely like making "a series of
wall pockets which will MT along the
sides and ends OF the table and bind
ing the ends together with braid.
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GIVE THE CHILD
SHOPPING MONEY

This is the season Of the year when
the thoughtful mother endeavors to
iustill into the minds of her children
the true Christmas spirit which
breaches that 10 is more blessed 20
give than 20 receive.
It is lesson which viii bear it's
fruits FOR many years 20 come that the
little girl learns who IS told that
Santa Claus does not visit all the little
ones I'm the land with as generous a
store of good things as ne does her.
And she who has given some little
thought at least 20 those who are less
fortunate than herself viii enjoy her
own Christmas with its bountifui sup
ply OF gifts with more zest aud happi-
ness.
Another excellent plan is % give the
child a certain amount Of money 10
spend for Christmas gifts This Of
course, applies TO children who have
discovered the Christmas legend and
have. thereto 20, Joined the band OF
busy shopper.
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II HERE was once rich cavalier
1 whose whole effects consisted of a
Bootiack and a Hairbrush. but he had
the finest Shirt Collar in the world, and
about this shirt Collar We will tell a
story.
The Collar was now old enough to
think Of marrying, and il happened that
no was sent to the wash together with
a Garter.
nv word exclaimed the Shirt Col
lar. "I have never seen anything 40
slender and delicate. 50 charming ana
genteeL MAY 7 ask YOUR name2'
Il shall not tell YOU that said the
Garter.
Shirt Collar.
But the Garter was OF rather a retir-
ing nature and e. seemed suCn a
strange question to answer.
OF presume you are =irdie?' said
tire shirt Collar sort OF under
cir1Ie2 see that vou aro useful as
q, well as ornamental. my .itlc lady
o. You are not 10 speak "a me- said
the Garter. 81 have not. think.
given you any occasion 20 10 So"
"On, when one s. as beautiful as YOU
are" cried the Shirt Collar. 81 fancy
that IS occasion enough
Co" slid the Garter. don't come
so near ne. you look 10 me quite Ike
a man
u am fine cavalier. too. said tho
Shirt Collar. II possess a b0otjack anl
a hairbrush"
And that was not true at an, FOR 30
was his master who owned these things
but ne was bOasting.
Don't come TOO near me- said the
Garter; Il am not used 20 that"
'AGectation" 80 cried the Shirt Collar
And they were taken out OF the wash
. and starched and hung over a chair iu
the sunshine and then laid on the
ironing-board; and now came the hot
Iron.
Mrs widow" said the Shirt Collar
little Mrs Widow, I'm getting quite
warm: I'm being quite changed. Tn
losing all my cresses; you're burning a
hole in mel UEhi I propose 10 you"
'You old rag" said the Iron, and
rode proudly over the Shirt Collar. for
The Washington times., 1909-12-08
Price of FRESH Eggs
Takes Fall of TzUO Cents

The cold storage men are usually held
responsible for the increase in the prfce
Of eggs, but now they are given credit
FOR drop in the price Of the strictly
fresh Of cents a dozen.
From 20 20 80 cents is the price quoted
today, ana the reason Of the drop Is
the rush into the market of storage
asgs Commission men want 10 get on
6Aeir hands the supply Of storage eggs
before the first OF the year. Their stock
is used for cooking, and consequently
the near by fresh eggs drop a few
cents.
There is more poultry on the market
this week than can be conveniently
taken care OF. but in other lines OF
wholesale produce there Is a general
steadiness-
Calves were quoted trihe lower this
morning. but the slight drop will have
no effect on the retail market prices.
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IDEAL Way Is Suggested
For Decoration of Tree
" %s~G@' &e

a Christmas tree that is thing n
beauty IS decorated wholly in white So
silver. 0F'-
Put lines Of fluffy cotton along tho
branches ana use plenty OF white cz0-
uies, or II electric bulbs are used Gov
Ct mem with white shades Of some SORT
porcelain or paper
Make snOwbaHs OF white cotto, A..
them with diamond powder. and hang
mem from the branches h. silver cords
liver nuts Win tinfon and hang tberT
~ clusters Of three or four bv cords ~
dlJerenE lengths. On the ton ~ ~,
three there should be a large siI,.eT- 80
aIItL Su.dlleT ones should be placed
among the branches. or course -
HsuaI popcorn garlands may be uSe5
Dut glass prisms should never be orrrir-
tea from the white and silver tree Tha
6fteCt is charming A''7
-, OI course, with a tree decorated In
lnis fashion, the gifts must not he nl.l-
ed on IL but heaDed around tie ~
or piled in baskets
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PRESENTS FOR MEN
HARD TO SELECT

When gift times comes around there is
always a great time thinking up some
thing appropriate TO give man. IT he
is one WHO has a fad OF some sort, IL is
not SO difficult but the ordinary man.
who lives on a moderate income and
does not indulge in automobiling. riding.
driving. goiGng, and similar sports has
fewer wishes TO crafty. and after the
list or books, smokers articles. gloves.
handkerchiefs. neckues. photoEra pin
frames, etc, has been called upon sew
eral years IN succession. choice becomes
more and more difficult
Canes and umbrellas. cameras. and the
various things that pertain 20 photog
raphy for those who are interested in
that line, pillows for the den, reading
lamps, shaving mirrors. fountain pens.
stick pins, cum buttons watch chains.
charms and fohs are among the things
that men viii enjoy.
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BefC1een Early Fall and Winter
Is Good Time to Transplant Trees

IT HERE is considerable work now
necessary about the vegetable
garden and in the orchard. II
shade tree Is needed to be set.
now Is the time TO transplant IT, II a
fruit tree is desired, put it out now: or
II one already out is found 10 be dis
eased, remove it and replant at this
time Between the falling Of the leaves
and the freezing Of the ground Is the
best time for planting trees.
It is a good plan to rake the TOP earth
for about an inch in depth, from around
fruit trees and make an application Of
air slaked lime. Let this remain ex-
posed for about two weeks. then re-
place the top soil and mulch for winter
protection
Have a general cleaning up about the
yard and save all leaves instead OF
burning them. Incorporate these with
lime and rakings into a compost heap
The compost viii be found both con