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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-23
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

Within the last twenty years. DOB spite
of the spread OF prohibition IN this coun-
try the consumption of beer has in
creased more than twice az fast as the
population. Persons coming from the
countries OF Southern Europe where
wines are the drink Of the people. soon
learn 10 like beer and accept IL readily
a. a substitute for the wines to which
they have been accustomed. In spite OF
the rapid growth OF its consumption, beer
is by 40 means new beverage. Chaucer
sang its merits more than four hundrol
years ago, when he extolied the sturdy
miller, who brought OF mighty ale a
large quart" Shakespeare, too, was ia
miliar with II. for he sfiirms that Henry
V would have given 'all his fame for
a pot Of ale" Milton also testified 10
the tonic effects OF the spicy. ut-broun
ale" and In the Leather Bottle" an
old English ballad. a health IL offered
to all brave Englishmen who love their
cup OF ale" At Raneleish's, IN the days
Of Steele. the treasures OF old English
cheer were freely sung about, chief
among them being "stout English beer"
Did YOU come out well on Christmas
morning. WILLIE
Yes, sir. got more things than any
OF my brothers or sisters
Indeed How did that come about"
II got up two hours before they did
Tit Bits.
A SLUM CHRISTMAS STOCKING.
Say. Mugsse, turn your lamps on me.
Amt / the dandy lad
For SANITY Claus to tackle when
He comes 10 make us glad?
Say. see this cap on top my block,
And will you mind the coat
wears 10 match it? Won't these RAGS
Git Uncle Santy's goat?
And mind these shoes! Git on TO how
Tho uppers and tho soles
is doing all they can to keep
From falling through the holes
But. Muggsie. say. these socks is what
IT is that makes me think;
They've got the evening paper jokes
ThroWed out into the sink.
The toes IS gone and SOS the heels,
The bottoms took the drop,
And, Kid. as fer as | can see.
They amt much loft but top.
And when old SANITY pulls IN nero
And sees the socks I've got
TO hold the things he's bringing me.
He'll drop dead on the spot.
That's right. too, Muggsie. you hear me.
And don't you git too gay.
II he don't want the laugh on him,
He'd better keep away
W. J. HAMPTON.
How many times have you been tried
for this shooting ARRAY
Twice replied the chorus girl. land
the District Attorney threatens TO try me
again. II he does. I'll have to have some
more photographs taken. Pittsburgh
Post
At least one romantic spot in this So
phistcated community has been found by
youngsters who still cling To tho blood
curdlirg yarns that have for their heroes
the redoubtaDle Diamond Dick and
'Dead-Eye Harry" This place. which
until lately has been free from molesta-
ton. is a small natural cave on the south
side Of Cat Hill in Central Park. This
hill overlooks 59th street at a point nearly
opposite the Sixth avenue entrance. All
was wclI with the den until "A park ON
gtt,If,pIN several i,p g
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-23
MONEY AND BUSINESS.

Current events influential on the
business Of the New York stock EX-
change were many last week. on Mon
dav the Supreme Court handed down
its decision i'm the Anthracite Coal case.
which was favorably received by the
New York stock market and caused an
upward turn in the trend Of prices. In
The following days Of the week other
important occurrences We're the sum
moning Of j. Pierpont Morgan to
Washington TO testify before the PuJo
committee. the announced agreement
between Austria and Servia. which APP
parently removed the possibility OF war
between those countries; the increase in
the dividend rate by the Reading road.
the appearance of the extremely favor
able foreign trade statement Of the
United States for November, and the
imp Oyemont in the tone OF the foreign
stock markets. In addition to these sal
were announced increases in dividends
by various corporations and favorable
earnings statements by railroads and
industrial concerns. Aside from the de
cision Of the Supreme Court, probably
Nh Morgan's testimony before the in
yestigatlng committee at Washington
was the most important factor In the
New York stock market. Not only was
his testimony Interpreted as Offering
relief to the strain OccasiOncd by the
attacks on the Stock Exchange, but the
manner I'm which Mr.. Morgan answered
the questions put 10 him reassured
Wall street, and assisted materially 10
improve the tone of the market i'm tn"
latter days Of the week. IL may not be
argued that the adverse factors have
been removed from the investment
field, but the gradual process Of clint
nation has reduced their number and
assisted 10 degree in clearing the at
mosphere of much apprehension, which
for several weeks past has held bust
ness in securities under subsection.
Business I'm the regular commercial
lines gave a good account OF itself. ac-
cording to the reports Of commercial
agencies and the various trade publica-
tons covering the important industrial
interests. The reported demand for
rails from railroad transportation com
panies was particularly impressive; one
system alone is said TO have closed a
contract for 100000 tons of rails for
next year. Purchase of cars during the
week were large, and the market
strength of steel was shown in the ad-
vance of prices for materials. II is said
is indicated, and that there is scarcity
of crude steel.
The drygoods market is seasonably
quiet, but prices continue firm, and the
retail trade is said 10 be better this
year than it was a year ago. Dulness
prevailed I'm footwear as usual prior to
the holidays. but producers are said to
have a good volume of contracts on
hand. Hides have shown a tendency to
lower prices.
The local money situation improved
considerably during the week. Call
money remained easy and some time
loans were made without suggesting
any hardening Of rates. Western bank
ers are reported 10 have purchased
commercial paper, and the local bank
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-23

The suggestion of the use of auto
matte stokers Oh locomotives has much
to commend it. On a number of roads
the system has been tried with crafty
ing results. 1t means less expense for
labor. economy Of fueh and percep-
tible abatement of the smoke nuisance
when soft coal is used. If those results
can be gener lily attained the arsu-
ment for the change is strong.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-23

Justice Steinert, of the Court of Spe-
cial Sessions, is reported TO have said
that if he could have his way the pen
atty for a drunken chauffeur's reckless
driving Of an automobile would be not
less than five years in prison. That
was mere obitcr dictum, but there are
lots of people who would like to see it
made the effective judgment of the
cptITf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-23

offender who is punished by the law
bounded from place to place and niach-
mailed by the police and men vultures'
The male offender gets of scot free
and goes on his way rejoicing. Is this
fair, is this just?
AND JUSTICE WEEPS.
New York, Dec. y, 1872.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-23

If it is true that the city cannot COM
pei reckless automobile drivers or
drivers OF any vehicles To pay for the
damage which they do 10 trees, fences,
bridges and other things along the
streets and in the parks, then IL must
be- said that there is urgent need Of an
ordinance giving the city the requisite
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-23
"Vasqucz drops politics" IS the latest
word from Santo Domingo. But will he
let it stay dropped?

Prince Alexander OF Servia seems TO
have been emulating the famous youth
who bore mid snow and ice a ban
"ncr with the strange device, Excel
'sior" but with moro fortunate results
than those achieved by his adventurous
prototype. But the pious monks of st.
Bernard got in their fine work, all the
same.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-23

If the speakers at the New York Uni
versity Forum don't look out some dis
ciple OF Epictetus will tell them that
their heads are stuffed with vice and
crime
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-23

Now II Is the keepers of vicious re-
sorts who are trying TO "embarrass"
Mayor Gaynor. How ungrateful, after
his winking at anything that did not
offend outward order and decency'!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-23

Governor Tener of Pennsylvania VIII
fight Finn. 1t cannot be that he mis-
takes the Pittsburgh reformer for a
boss?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-23

Owned and published daily by The 4riou''
Association. a New York corporanon' Osuo"
W. REID. President: Conde Hamiin' seerelary'
Jane. NJ Barrett. Treasurer. Address tribune
building. no. ib4 Nassau street. New Iorh'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-23

It's all very we'll for Manhattanese 10
scoff at Staten Island for having "one
of the most antique and inefficient
electric railroads in the city" but it
takes Manhattan itself TO have the
only authentic relics OF the bobtail
horse car era, not merely antique but
positively archaic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-23
MICHIGAN ANTI By 7so VOTES.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Did the official count, 10th inst,
bring out Michigan for or against woman
suffrage, and by what majority?
HARLES WARD.
Middlesex, y. j., Dec -, 1912.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-23

Michigan rejected the suffrage
by $50 votcs.l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-23
Mn Cork Cribune.

MONDAY. DECEMBER %. 1872.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-23

our readers will confer favor BY advising
Us when they unable 10 procure copy
% The Tribune from their newsdealer
Address: Tribune. Circulation Department.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-23

! r,o-.ixn ,ubsoriptions TO all countries IN the
'Ijniversai Postal Union. including postage
DAILY AND SUNDAY
One month";. 81 IS One year. $4,000 -&1e 80
SUNDAY ONLY:
Six rnonths.... 1907 one year--.~ss~-3e.1t
DAILY ONLY:
one month. 81 OF One year-->as.~-el226
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-11-09

the percentage of termination. AS re-
suit of these tests many thousands of
pounds of vegetable and flower seeds,
which fail to meet the requirements Of
the Government are rejected annually.
Great care is exercised in planning a
seed distribution. The country is divided
into five sections Seeds are apportion-
ed according to climatic conditions and
demand. For example, such vegetables
as okra and collards are distributed only
in the South, and California. On the
other hand, sweet corn, which is in much
demand in other localities, Is not sent to
the South or California, because it is
likely to be destroyed by insects or fun
gus diseases.
Such seeds as watermelon and musk
melon are not sent into the extreme
North. Nearly all varieties of flower
and such varieties as lettuce, onion, pea,
bean, beet, carrot, parsnip, turnip, to-
mato and cucumber will thrive at differ
ent seasons in all sections and are ac-
cordingly sent generally throughout the
country
Most vegetable seeds and many of the
flower seeds are grown in this country
seed growing as a business having as
sumed large proportions in recent years.
Formerly most of the seed produced in
the United States was grown within a
hundred miles of New York City-that is,
in Connecticut. on Long Island, in Eas-
tern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In
the last 81 years, however, the business
has extended across the continent.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-11-09
True Blue Class Reunion
Communicated.)

'OHlmunlcdted,)
The True Blue S, S. Glass of Jackson
sunday School near Cowentown held their
annual reunion at the home of their tea
cher, Miss Mary +. Kimbe, Appleton,
Saturday, October &c. In the absence OF
the class president, Emily A Scott, the
presidents chair was Occupied by Edith
\. Robinson, by whom the meeting was
called to order. The class joined in
singing How Firm Foundation" which
was followed by Scripture reading and
prayer. The secretary's report states
that on Good Friday, 1912, very help
full service was held at Jackson Hall,
conducted by the class president. On
June 30 the class decided to contribute
its missionary money this year by free
will offerings. The True Bill class hav-
ing purchased attendance charts for Jack
son S. s., presented them en- jury zS, the
superintendent, Miss Anna NJ Scott, ac
cepting them on behalf of the school.
Since Nov, Is, 1911, at the end or eact
month, report has been placed in the
secretary's book recording class work
and attendance. During this time the
True Blue class has been repre- sented at
every session of Jackson Sunday School.
The highest records have been attained
by Margaret Tripler. Clara Couden and
Isabel Scott, each of whom have been
present 81 Sundays
The treasurer's report shows that the
amount in the class treasury Nov. 70,
1911, was Sl2.16. On that day the free
will offering amounted to IS, to which
was added 81 81 The expense of attend
ance charts was $1.10 and s. has been
sent to mission field in Kentucky (where
the class sends So annually leaving a
balance on hand of $1601. Offerings con-
tributed to Jackson S. S since Nov 1911
have been upwards of Sc.
Last November the class sent pox
OF clothing to the mission field in Pike
county, Kentucky, and at Christmas fur
nished some postage stamps to the Inter-
national Sunshine Society. Following
treasurer's report the press reporter,
Mrs ]. W. Strahorn, gave personal ref
erence to each member of the True Blue
class.
The election of officers resulted as
follows:-President, Isabel A. Scott; vice
president, Emily A. Scott; secretary
Edith A Robinson; assistant secretary.
Elsie +. Wingate; treasurer, Anna b.
Zebley; assistant treasurer, Clara A.
Couden; librarian, Milda Laird; assistant
librarian, Reba Steele; press reported,
Mrs. J. w. Strahorn; assistant press re-
porter, Isabel Steele; teacher, Miss Mary
Il. kimbe; first assistant teacher, Emily
~ scott; second assistant teacher, Fanny
Frazer.
The free will Offering amounting to
1927, was then received after singing,
When the Roll is Called" we adjourn
ed iith the mizpah benediction. We were
then invited to the dining room which
was tastefully decorated in crepe paper
and howers The color scheme being
blue and white, the class colors, meaning
truth and purity.
After refreshments the class dispersed
with good wishes and anticipations of our
reunion next year, Press Reporter.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-11-09
Woman Finally Receivers
From Nervous Breakdown

Impoverished nerves destroy many
people before their time. Often be-
fore sufferer realizes what the
trouble is, he is OH the verge of a
complete nervous breakdown. 1t
is of the utmost Importance to keep
your nervous system in good con-
dition, as the nerves are the source
OF all bodily power. Mrs. Anna
kounz, 2II Mechanic ST., Pueblo,
Colo, says:
"For many years l suffered from
nervous prostration; was unable
to do any house work and doctors
failed to help me. Remedies
tried from druggists did not do
me particle of good. A neighbor
told my husband about
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-11-09
DR.. Miles Nervine

and he procured bottle After the
first few doses / showed a marked
improvement and after taking two
bottles was entirely cured. | have
been perfectly we'll for years and
cannot praise Dr. Miles Nervine
too highly"
If you are troubled with loss of
appetite, poor digestion, weakness,
inability to sleep; if you are in
general run down condition and
unable to bear your part of the
daily grind of life, you need some
thing to strengthen your nerves.
You may not realize what is the mat
ter with you, but that is no reason
why you should DELAY treatment.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-11-09
DR.. Miles Nervine

has proven its value in nervous dis
orders for thirty years, and merits
a trial, no matter how many other
remedies have failed to help you.
Sold by all druggists. II first bottle
fails to benefit your money is returned.
MILES MEDICAL CO., EIkhart, Ind.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-04-04
How Bells Are Tuned.

There are few who know how a bell
receives it's joyful or solemn tones.
All bells after they are cast and finish
ed must GO through a process Of tun-
ing, the same as any other musical in
strument, before they respond with q
clear tone. Every bell sounds five
notes. which must blend together In
order to produce perfect harmony.
The tuning Of a bell is done by means
Of shaving thin bits from various parts
Of the metal. It is as easy for an ex-
pert bell. tuner to put a bell in-tune
as 1t Is for a plano tuner to adjust his
instrument to perfect chords. At first.
thought it would seem that a bell
would be ruined should the tuner
shave of too much at the last tuning,
Dr. the fifth sound, but such is not the
case. He would, however, be obliged
to begin over, starting again with the
drst tone. and shaving the bell till it
gave forth its harmonious sound 1t the
nth tonss-scienti6e Amssieaass
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ear. Many thanks 10,

Kissed In his a MANY thanks for
nothing. Leave me to myself. I don't
want your sacrifice, I tell you. l want
to suffer the penalty for my crime.
What the dickens has it got to do
with you, and why should you come
here to torment met"
Lord Jocelyn turned back toward
the inner door. But before he could
reach it there came a laundering rap
ping upon the door without.
open there" cried voices without.
I'm the name of the law, open. or"
A violent crash succeeded. The
door cracked ominously, and the pan
els split from top to bottom under the
strain of several muscular shoulders.
Lord Jocelyn darted forward.
Stop" he cried. "I am the man
whom you are looking for, I will open
the door,"
"Open, then" they cried. "And be
quick about It,"
Jocelyn stepped forward and
turned the handle. There came a
rush, the frame Of the door fell back
Ward on It's hinges under the impetus
and two men hurled themselves upon
him, holding his arms, while a third
went briskly through his clothing.
Hello There's two of 'em!" ex-
claimed a fourth man. bouncing on
Barrett as he endeavored to make a
belated retreat in the direction that
his sister had taken. "And armed
he continued, whisking the revolver
out of his pocket. Here's our man
jerks"
I'm not so sure" jerks answered
gripping Jocelyn nor tightly. "See
here!" And he held up the paste
tiara.
(Which of 'em is it," demanded the
chief detective, scrutinizing the faces
of their two captives. "Best take 'em
both-what, Bristow?"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-04-04

paternarly, II am afraid that my COM
ing here has had very little effect
upon your brothers. safety, for the
house is watched and may be raided
at any moment. l saw the detectives
across the street. It is certain that
he cannot escape"
'Will you please go?" she cried
again, pointing toward the door. Don't
you see that you aren't wanted here?
If you are a gentleman you'll leave
U.S."
The sight of distress, especially
when the distressed one was of the
fairer sex, always aroused intense
pity In Lord Jocelyn's breast, and the
girl was both distressed and fair. In
stead of going, as he had been or
dered, he stepped forward toward
her.
"No, I will not CO." he said impul.
sively. II believe that your brothers
act was but a thoughtless one, due to
his youth and not done with criminal
intent. Why should we not save him
yet?"
Both listened gloomily, but neither
seemed enkindled by his words.
Il will give myself up as the man
they are seeking" said Jocelyn. Let
them arrest me. I will neither at
firm nor deny their charges. And by
the time that my own innocence has
been established your brother can be
far away from the scene. I only ask
continued Jocelyn earnestly, that he
will mend his life, and that he will
build up his character again. taking
warning by the remembrance of his
past"
The young lady stepped up to Joce
Ign impulsively and held out hel
hands.
Your offer does you great honor
she answered earnestly. But l can
not accept this sacrifice. No, II it is
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-04-04

to be SO, let my brother suffer for
what he has done. After all it is not
right that he should evade the justice
Of the law"
eyes, let me pay the penalty" re-
echoed Barrett in listless apathy.
Lord Jocelyn looked from the one
to the other in bewilderment. But
Just now you were moving heaven and
earth to effect his escape" he cried.
The young woman wrung her hands
in desperation. "Oh, will you go?"
she cried. Never mind my inconsis.
tencies. Go. before it is too late!"
Lord Jocelyn turned toward the
door. There seemed to be no alterna-
tive but to comply. He could not
force this sacrifice on them in despite
Of that determination. But even as he
laid his fingers on the handle of the
door he heard the heavy tread Of foot
steps ascending the stairway. They
reached the top stair and halted. and
others succeeded them. Then all
could hear voices of men, pitched in
low tones, without.
The girl hesitated for an instant;
then, without a word, she darted to-
ward the door that led into the In
terror room. She flung it wide and
few through, beyond another door,
and into a passage terminating in a
stairway. Following, hastily, Jocelyn
heard the girl hurrying down, and
caught sight Of her, three flights be-
low, hurrying in hot haste toward the
back egress. Some impulse that he
made no effort to analyze turned his
footsteps back into the room which he
had vacated. Barrett stood there
alone in gloomy meditation. Jocelyn
went up to him and held out his
hand.
Il do not know what part I have un-
Willingly played in this tragedy" he
said. But l repeat my former offer
to you. Follow your sister. Though
the house is watched, l will voluntar-
lily give myself up in place of you.
We are about the same build" he add
ed, measuring himself beside Barrett,
'and you can thus go free. And, once
free, remember what I have urged
upon you"
The young man stepped forward and
ssised Lord Jocelyn by the arm.
VIII you Co. ION Ue66le1T he
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through the interior corridor, the in.
ner door opened, and a man attired
in police sergeant's uniform appeared,
and. at his side, defiant, stood the girl
of the sables. Barrett looked toward
her. and smiled.
Il CUES the games up now" he
said.
II guess it u.s." she responded indif.
ferently.
II hope you're satisfied with what
you've done by butting In" said Bar.
rett, addressing Jocelyn with a scowl
Where's Walt B~arrett?" asked Ser.
geant Evans. looking upon the gather
ing in establishment.
Amt this him?" asked Bristow, in.
dicating the captive who had just
made his confession of guilt.
mot by a jugful," answered Evans
and the girl laughed shrilly. "And
that amt NEITHER" he added, indicat
ing Jocelyn. "Barrett's about thai
build, but he's got sandy hair"
Then who the devil are you?
shouted Bristow to Lord Jocelyn and
Barrett, cycling each darkly.
I'll tell you," said the girl. "Walt
Barrett's over the Canadian border
now and you won't land him in a hur
ry. AS for the gentleman you thought
vas Barrett, he's been taking Wal
Barrett's place the last couple of days
"You see," she continued, smiling
confidently at the detectives, oval
Barrett and I were married the weel
before he pulled off that trick on The
Bank of New Holland. twenty-five
thousand he got out of it, and I bic
him here while we were negotiating
with the bank for immunity. But the
president vas foxy. He pretended t.
be willing to accept fifty per cent, ant
all the while you gentlemen were
keeping watch on this apartment. Yo,
! suspected Barrett was in hiding here