Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 July 1906 — Page 8

Jasper County Gleanings

NSWS PROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY.

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And Remington still remains “dry.” Mrs. C. W. Merritt visited over Sunday with relatives in Oxford. A son was born July 18th to Mr. and Mrs. Ed May, northeast of town. Misses Beatrice Hanson and Florence Loveredge of Hammond, were guests of Mrs. Frank Philippijast week. Miss Maybelle Lambert is visiting in Thorntown, Coffax, Crawfordsville and Indianapolis for a couple of weeks. Misses Lina Howarth of Fairbury, 111.,, and Bessie Howarth of Kansas City, Mo., returned home last Friday after a visit with their aunt, Mrs. Ellen O'Connor. r Frank Whitehead and family of Conover and E. Whitehead of Elwood were called here last week by the sudden death of their sister, Miss Edna Whiteheads Miss Frances Hawkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Hawkins, of this city, died at her home here Tuesday °night. She taught for several years here and in the Anderson schools. She had been in poor health for some time. Mrs. O. G. Maxwell, who has so long been a sufferer from sickness, died at the hospital at Indianapolis where she bad been several weeks, at 2 a. m., last Bundav. Ihe remains were brought here and the funeral held Monday. Miss Edna Whitehead died last Thursday morning after a brief sickness from lung trouble at the home of her parents southeast of town. She was a most excellent young lady and leaves a host oi friends. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon from the M, E. Church. The Remington and Carpenter township stone road petition will come up before the county commissioners for action at their August term. Viewers will then be appointed, etc., and if their report is favorable a date will be later set for the bolding of an election to vote on the proposed improvement. Frank Eck, formerly of northwest Carpenter, was killed at North Vernon last Thursday thorning by. the cars. He was a brother-in-law of John Uim, to whom word of his tragic death was sent. Frank was an old soldier, about 60 years of age, and well known in this locality. He leaves no family. H. H. Balthis, a former resident of Remimgton, was visiting.bis sisters Mesdames B. F. Spencer and Geo. Hargreaves, and father-in-law, M. F. French here this week. Harry is now paymaster in the U. S. War department and at present is stationed at Seattle, Wash., but expects to be transfered to the eastern department soon. E. B. Vondersmith, whose left great toe with which he has been having trouble for several months was amputated last week, is at this writing thought to be getting along very well. The gangrene has been gotten under control, it is thought, and there is no apparent reason why he should not get well although he is about 83 years of age. His daughter, Mrs. C. P. Wright of Rensselaer, is at his bedside.

Dr, Shoop's Remedy—"ft*hen used faithfully willj reach chronic and difficult cases heretofore regarded as incurable by physicians andXislthe most reliable prescription known to clean out and completely remove evervj vestige of rheumatic poison from the blood. Sold by A. F. Long.

Fair Oal(j Art Hall and family, of Roselawn, visited relatives here Snnday, Mrs. S. B. Thornton went to Goodland Friday to attend tent meetings. We are having pretty dry weather now, bat a little cooler this week. Will Pettit, of Virgie, has a job pressing a lot of hay for Walter McConnell, near here. Ed Kesler and family visited J. R. Mallatt's family at Lacrosse from Friday until Monday. Uncle |oe Gaines and daughter Rilla, of Rensselaer, were in attendance at the funeral here Sunday. Rev. Rodman, of Fowler, occupied the pulpit at the Christian church Saturday evening and Sunday. Mrs. Lintner and two children, of near "Valparaiso are visiting her daughter, Mrs, Ed Kesler, here this week. Miss lean McFarland, of Rensselaer, visited Mrs. Fannie Bringle Monday between trains, while on her way to Brook. Only 40 cents round trip to Rensselaer next Tuesday, July 31st, account Gollmar Bros, circus. A good crowd is expected to attend from here. Wm. D.'Bringle, of Jordan tp„ visited his brother Abe here from Saturday till Sunday; and his sister, Mrs. Bruce Moffitt, from Sunday till Monday. A new time table went into effect on the Monon Sunday, July 22, but the lime of the trains scheduled to stop at Fair Oaks remain the same as before, including the local Way freights. Postmaster Thompson and little daughter attended the postmasters' meeting at Shelby Monday. They took a ride on a steam launch up to Jerry's Island and had a good time. The sad news was received here Monday of the death of the two-year-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Defrees, at Thayer. It got on the railroad track, and was killed by the 10:40 south-bound passenger. Mrs. Defrees is a sister of C. A. Gundy of-tbis place. Mr. Gundy and wife went up on the locai. Our town and country hereabouts turned out in large numbers Sunday evening and visited the soldiers that were in camp on Section 31 on the Otis ranch; 800 men, all in uniforms and their little tents stretched, presented a

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very nice scene. It was quite a curiosity to see them sitting around on the ground eating their supper. They passed through here Monday morning. They were a fine looking set of men. The grim reaper visited our little town Thursday morning at about 8 o'clock, and took away another one of our citizens, Erwin Hooper, whose sickness we mentioned in our letter last week. He was the youngest son of Eli Hooper, of this place. The cause of his death was blood poisoh, resulting from a little cut on the knee which he received with an ax some time ago while hauling logs. The poison went from his knee to his stomach. The funeral was held Sunday at 3 p. m., at the Christian church, conducted by Rev. Clark, of Rensselaer. Interment was made in Fair Oaks cemetery. He leaves a wife four small children. a father and mother, one brother, living here, two sisters, one Jiving here and the other in Kansas. Outside of a little property the family is left in rather poor circumstances. There is a subscription paper being circulated to help defray the funeral expenses. Her father and two brothers, of Anacone. 111., were in attendance at the funeral. Mrs. Hooper's maiden name was McGill; she was raised in Illinois.

A perfect bowel laxative for constipation, sallow complexion, headache, dizziness, sour stomach, coated tongue, biliousness. Lax-ets act promptly, without pain or griping. Pleasant to take—Lax-ets—only 5 cents. Sold by A. F. Long.

T)unn-Ville What we want is a shower. Mr. Gingrich was a Knox goer last Sunday. We expect the heat of summer has drove the fish to their summer resorts. They have passed a law in Australia making it a penitentiary act to spark by a telephone. Say, wasn’t it lucky for the Dunnville couple that no such law is in force here? In Australia whispering is not allowed. The Three Cornerd Scribe declared in bis last items that we are storing up catnip. As catnip is an excellent medicine for cats we advise him to lay in a supply as it is a sure cure for a fellow when he reaches the kittenish age of life. No sir, the song, that ’‘Everybody works but Father,” will never become popular with thedads. It has about it a peculiar smell bordering on les majeste. The poets and writers of all ages have elevated the mothers upon a high pedestal while the fathers have been relegated to the foot stool place in life. No wonder the fathers are mutinous. As ball players, the Wheatfield Maroons are surely the peers of this realm. They are the best team that northern Jasper ever produced. So far they have won every game and will continue to do so in spite of the efforts of surrounding towns to defeat them. They have defeated a couple of the crack teams of Illinois to the tune of annihilation. If you want to eat the dust of defeat, base ball teams, just try the Maroons. We can say that they are a set of fine young men. A SURPRISE PARTY. When seventy-five guests, representing San Pierre, Wheatfield and our own glorious place, rushed in last Tuesday under the flag of a birthday surprise party and filled the house of Mr. and Mrs. Hight, it is needless to say that Mr. Hight, upon whom the surprise was made, was dumbfounded. His demeanor and the tragic attitude that he unconsciously assumed, all went to prove that he was the most surprised man that we ever saw. The affair was in honor of his 30th birthday anniversary. After a few minutes of general conversation in which the ladies took a preeminent part, reason dictated to the inner natures of all that a division should be made, and at once the gentlemen repaired to the dining room, leaving the ladies in full possession of the parlor. As the gentlemen sat in the form of a hollow squaie, it reminded us|of a historical event in which one of the impulsive members jumped up and said, “give me liberty or give me death.” We believe that the attitude struck by all was a duplicate of that time. As we gentleman were discussing the lives of great men the ladies were enjoying themselves discussing questions dear to the feminine mind. During this time refreshments were served, of which all partook in a very hearty manner. Mrs. Moran and Miss Hayworth rendered a few selections of instrumental music to the delight of all. The entire evening was surely a time of good cheer. All had a tine time.

Beats the flusic Cure. “To keep the body In tune.” write* Mr*. Mary Crown. 20 Lafayette Place, Poughkeepaie, N. Y., “1 take Dr. King's New Life Pill*. They are the most reliable and pleasant laxative 1 have found.” Best for the Stomach, Liver and Bowels. Guaranteed by A. F. 'Long, druggist. 36c.

Gfoe Three Corners The contract for the new school house was closed Saturday night. E. W. Allen is putting in poles for a telephone line to his residence. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Myers went to Anderson via the auto route last Monday. The old-fashioned potato bugs are playing havoc with late potatoes in this locality. Philip Staffer, who has been down near Fowler cutting oats, returned home the first of the week. Misses Karlena and Josie Klansk of Donovan, Iff., are visiting at Mr. and Mrs. Dave Wesner's in Walker. The oats crop here will be a disapoiutment a* the grain is small and light and farmers think the yield will be poor. Joe Fenezl made hay for J. A. Hixson last week. Joe puts in every day, Sunday he takes lessons in poultry raising. Stolen ;—From the Maroons at Medaryville last Sunday, a game of bail, By unfair means the Maroons were defeated 3 wo.

Joe Hamnxrad, is batching now, his wife is visiting relatives and friends. |Joe has a hungry appearance and longs for her return. , '/ I wonder if I. D. Dunn has the same reason for not attending Bryan's reception as he had for not celebrating the 4th of July at Wheatfield? The 15-months old calves shipped to Chicago by F. G. Barnard from his ranch in Kankakee tp M sold for forty dollars a head. Who can beat it. Let one word be said about the clique Dunnville trains with and he at once reminds one of a Jersey bull that sees a red flag, never knows when to quit bellowing. We do not desire to enter into g controversy with Dunnville as it is not ndws, but shall write what we choose without asking his consent and shall not be Surprised to see him continue in the muck business. For one who has been raised on muck, cane molasses and flies can't make a sudden change this hot weather without great danger.

Half the World Wonders how the other half lives. Those who use Bucklen’s Arnica Salve never wonder if it will cure Cuts, Wounds, Burns, Sores and all Skin eruptions; they know it will. Mrs. Grant Shy, 1130 E. Reynolds street. Springfield, 111., says: “I regard it one of the absolute necessities of housekeeping.’' Guaranteed by. A. F. Long, Druggist. 35c.

"Pine Gro-Ve The farmers are all about done cutting oats. Mrs. McCleary visited at Allie Cooper's Sunday. Andy Ropp will start out with his thresher Thursday. William Jordan and wife broke bread at James Torbet's Sunday, E. P. Honan and family of Rensselaer were out to his place Sunday. Several of the people of our vicinity were near Aix to see the soldiers pass by. Frank Parkinson of Hammond came Saturday to work for Andy Ropp the rest of summer. James Donnelly and wife spent Saturday night and Sunday with bis sister, Mrs. Andrew Ropp. There will not be any Sunday school at Independence Sunday, on account of of the convention at Valma. Mrs. Beck and children of Boone Co. returned home Wednesday after a two weeks visit with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. James Torbet. Roy Torbet and Walter Daniels, who have been wofking on the hay marsh near Wheatfield, spent Saturday night and Sunday with their parents.

Dr. Shoop’s Restorative brings lasting relief in Stomach, Kidney and Heart troubles through the inside nerves. No matter how the nerves became impaired this remedy will rebuild their strength, will restore their vigor. Remember it does no good to treat the ailing organ—the irregular heart, rebelious stomach, diseased kidneys. They are not to blame. Go back to the nerves that control them—treat the cause—use a remedy that cures through the inside nerves. Sold by A. F. Long.

Lonely’ Valley Hay making is in full blast. Little Fred White, of Demotte, was here Monday. Mrs. John Briggs spent Tuesday with Mrs. E. Huber. Mrs. Neier, who has been quite sick, is better at this writing. Stella Heil was the guest of Miss Vera Mason Sunday afternoon, A number from here attended the ball in Wheatfield Saturday evening. John Pettet and daughter Mae, of Laura, were on our streets Friday. Mrs. James Clark and baby and Mrs. Tar took dinner with us Thursday. Grover Smith and Henry Farrel were picking huckleberries here Thursday. Mrs Enjery White and the Misses Merritt spent Tuesday with Mrs. Jake Heil. George Potter, of Lafayette, was hers Wednesday looking over his father’s farm. Miss Anna Misch. who has been working near Stoutsburg, returned home Saturday. Jesse Bennett, wife and baby, of Momence, were guests of Frank Austin and wife Sunday. Miss Pearl Austin returned home Saturday, after spending a few days with relatives here. Mrs. Greeiy Comer and daughter Essie, are attending camp meeting at South Bend this week. Mrs. Tar returned to her home in Greencastle Monday, after spending a week with friends here. Henry Hunsicker and family, Will Paine and Miss Gertrude Clark called at the home of your correspondent Sunday.

A Modern Miracle. “Truly miraculous seemed the recovery Of Mrs. Mollie Holt of this place,” writes J. O. R. Hooper, Woodford, Tenn.. “*he was so wasted by coughing up pus from her lung*. Doctor* declared her end so near that her family had watched by her bedside 48 hours; when, at my urgent request. Dr. King’s New Discovery w*s given her, with the astonishing result that improvement began, and continued until she finally completely recovered, and Is a healthy woman to-day.” Guaranteed cure for coughs and colds. 60c *nd $1 at A F. Long's, druggist. Trial bottle free.

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Lee. Orville Holamon spent last with hia mother. / . - Maud Nolan was a Remington visitor last week- ... . Mrs. Mizner spent Friday with Mrs John Jones. Mrs. Rena Creel is visiting with Mrs. Daisy Jones. John Jones hauled corn for Mr. Weiurick Monday, ♦ Dora Clawson called on Mrs. Charlie Jones Saturday evening. Mrs J. E. Donaldson called on Mrs. Lamport Monday evening. Mrs. Sam Jacks and Mrs. A/B. Lewis were Monon goers Saturday. Mrs. Mahlon Lamport spent last week with her parents at Momence, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Clawson spent Sunday with Albert Hanna and wife. Wm. Brock, Asa Holman and Albert Hanna are helping John Jones with his hay. Everyone in this vicinity was badly disappointed because the soldiers did not come this way, as they were all watching for them.

Women with weakness should never forget Dr. Shoop's Night Cure. This magic-like local treatment, is'used at bedtime, all night while the system is at rest, it is constantly building up the weakened tissues, soothing the inflamed and sensitive surfaces and will surely clean up all catarrhal and local troubles. Sold by A. F. Long.

St out st burg. Mrs. J. Timmons and grand-daughter were callers here Tuesday. Grandpa Grimm, of Decatur, 111., is visiting his son at this place. Mesdames A. Woods and O. Barbee were the guests of Mrs. J, Michaels Sunday. M. O. Callahan, of Newland, was the guest of Wm. Whited and family a few days last week. Joe Grube, of near Momence, has moved his traction engine here. He intends to thresh in this vicinity this year. Mr. Whited, wife and daughter and Mrs. O. Callahan spent Sunday with Wm. Grube and family, of Baum's* Bridge.

« Hay Live One Hundred Years. The chances for living a full century are excellent in the case of Mrs. Jennie Duncan, of Haynesville, Me., npw 70 years old. She writes: ’‘Electric Bitters cured me of Chronic Dyspepsic of 30 years standing, and made me feel as well and strong as a young girl.” Electric Bitters cure Stomach and Liver Diseases, Blood Disorders, General debility and bodily weakness. Sold on a guarantee at Long’s drug store. Price only 50c,

OaK. Gro-cfe Hay-making is still all the go. Oscar Jordan is cutting oats for Henry Meyers this week. The farmers in this vicinity are harvesting oats this week. Mae Pettet is staying a few days with her aunt, Mrs. H. C. Meyers. Orma McCoy and Dora Braddock were Wheatfield goers Wednesday. Will Woosley and family Sundayed with Lincoln Braddock and family. Misses Dora and Lene Braddock and Mae Pettet spent Sunday with Miss Orma McCoy. John Pettet and wife and grandma Pettet spent Sunday with the latter’s daughter, Mrs. Joe Salrin. Mr. Ingram, of Rock Island, 111., is painting the house and building a barn on the farm occupied by A. E. McCoy.

Feel Impending Doom. The feeling of impending doom in the mind* of many victim* of Bright s disease and diabetes has been changed to thankfulness by tlie benefit derived from taking Foley’s Kidney Cure. It will cure incipient Bright's disease and diabetes and even in the worst cases gives comfort and relief. Slight disorders are cured in a few days. “I had diabetes itHts worst form,” writes Marion Lee, of Dunreath, Xnd. “I tried eight physicians without relief. Only three bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure made me a well man.” A. F. Long.

J'outb America. Oats are practically ail cut. Threshing will soon begin in this section. Frank Sommers was at Wolcott Saturday. Rpy Williams and wife spent Tuesday at McCoysburg. Mrs. Saidla spent Sundav afternoon with Mrs. Sommers. Marion lacks and Al Robinson spent Tuesday night in Monon. Prayer meeting was held at I. J. Clark’s Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Fred Rishling and son Lindly Were in Rensselaer Saturday. Wm. Chatman and wife spent Sunday with Mrs. Ann Chatman and family, Alpha McCurtain, of Parr, spent Saturday and Sunday at Carey Huston’s. Charles Huston and Earl Foulks took dinner Sunday with Vern and Roy Culp. Mrs. Geo. Wood and Mrs. Willard Johnson were in Lee Tuesday forenoon. David Culp and family, of McCoyaburg, spent Sunday with his son, Wm. Culp. Miss Veda Spencer, of White county, spent this week with friends and relatives here. Mrs. Carey Huston, Glenn and Helen spent the last of the week yisiting Goodland friends. Misses Ella Crowder and Sallie Rishling spent Saturday with friends near Foresman. Mrs. John Myers, of Rensselaer, spent the first of the wack visiting old friends and neighbors here. James Blakemore and family, and Mrs. J. F. Grouns and nieces all attended church Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Foulks and Miss Sallie Rishling took dinner with Mr, and Mrs. Fred Baitwell Sunday.

J. Williams' family, Jas. Spencer and wife, Peter Foulks and wife, and Cady Underwood and wife took dinner Sunday with Roy Williams, Misses Pearl and Gladis Groans and Mildred'and Myrtle Dutcher and Miss Agnes Murdock called on the Misses Beaver Monday afternoon. Wpnder why “Friday” looked so sad? Bat don’t get discouraged, your time will come when M gets her M— B—tame enough for Mary to catch. The twin nieces, Mildred and Myrtle Datcher. and friend. Miss Agnes Murdock, of -Chicago, are visiting their aunt, Mrs. J. F, Grouns, and uncle. James Blakemore. They will return home Saturday after two weeks’ visit.

Makes the Liver Lively. Orlno Laxative Fruit Syrup give* permanent relief in cases of habitual constipation as it stimulates the liver and restore* the natural action of the bowel* without irritating these organ* like pills or ordinary cathartic*. Doe* not nauseate or gripe, and ia mild and and pleasant to take. Remember the name Orina and refuse substitute*. A. F. Long.

Wesrt 'barkjey G. B. Lewis was a Rensselaer visitor Tuesday. Miss Agnes Potts spent Sunday with Eva Griggs. Mrs. Geo. Potts spent Thursday with Mrs. Gratner. The threshing machines have begun their work in this locality. Kathryn and Vannie Arnold are visiting relatives in Chicago this week. A Sunday school convention will.be held at the Valma M. E. church to-mor-row, Mr. Abbott of Indianapolis is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Korah Daniels, for a few days. Miss Eva Griggs of Chicago is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Griggs this week. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Haniford and family of Gifford spent Wednesday with Harry Reed and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Daniels and family, Alfred Randle and wife, James Lewis and wi f e, Wm. Gratner ana family and S. H. Hopkins and family spent Sunday with G. B. Lewis.

- Will Interest Many. Every person should know that good health is impossible if the kidneys are deranged. Foley’s Kidney Cure will cure kidney and bladder disease in every form, and will build up and strengthen these organs so they will perforin their functions properly. No danger of Bright’s disease ot diabetes if Foley's Kidney Cure is taken in time. A. F. Long. - 15 to 50 per cent off every boot and shoe in the house of over SIO,OOO worth at the Chicago Bargain Store. There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than al) other diseases put together and until the last few years was supposed to be incurable. For a great many years doctors pronounced it a local disease and prescribed local remedies, and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it incurable. Science baa proven catarrh to be a constitutional disease and therefore reunites constitutional treatment. Hall’s Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo. Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the market. It ia taken internally in doses from 10 drops to a teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for>ny case it fails to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials. Address, F. i. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists 75c. Take Hall's Family Pilis for constipation.

DEFINITION OF A GENTLEMAN.

Asked to define the word “gentleman,” a wise old guy replied as follows: “A man who is clean both inside and outside; who neither looks up to the rich nor down to the poor; who can lose without squealing and win without bragging; who is considerate of women, children and old people, who is too generous to cheat, and who takes his share of the world and lets other people have theirs,”

Asthma Sufferers Should Know This. Foley's Honey and Tar has cured many cases of asthma that were considered hopeless. Mrs. Adolph Bnesing, 701 West Third street, Davenport. lowa, writes: “A severe cold contracted twelve years ago was neglected until it finally grew into asthma. The best medical skill available could not give me more than temporary relief. Foley’s Honey and Tar was recommended and one fifty cent bottl* entirely cured me,of asthma which had been growing on me for twelve rears, ts I had taken it at the start I wonld have been saved rears of suffering." A. F. Long.

' FOUNTAIN PARK. In speaking of Mrs, Gielow, the Denver Post says: “She has done what no one else has to im moralize the old negro mammy; as an interpreter of plantation folk-lore she has no equol. She held her bearers spellbound from beginning to end—the listeners literally vibrated like a pendulum between a tear and smile. Her genius is something never heard of before, and is indescribable,” At Fountain Park, Remington, Ind., August 17.

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eral other rides on the subway, or underground railway, and it certainly “is the stuff.” Cars are run at a high speed and a large number of people are carried every day. Extensions under the rivers are now being made and some of the steam roads are also tunneling under the rivers. These tunnels cost heaps of money bnt I

guess if they were not moneymakers the “captains of finance” would not construct them. One shudders to think of what the result of a collision or accident to a heavily laden train would be. However, they are probably safer than the surface system.' Sunday morning we visited the Bronx Park, which in many respects excels the famous Central Park, which we visited' Sunday afternoon. Bronx Park has a zoo that is said to be the best in America, and improvements in the way of buildings, etc., are going on extensively. There is a very large collection of animals of practically every description here, many of them gifts from the tar-iff-protected millionaires who take this method of buying up public opinion, after the manner of John D. Rockefeller’s gifts to Chicago University. Central Park is the more beautiful of the two, of course, artificially beautiful, the Bronx being left more as nature’ built, it, and has a great deal to interest the visitor. The art museum at the latter place contains many priceless paintings and other treasures in the way of relics and pictures, etc., many of which were presented by wealthy people, including J. Pierpont Morgan and other well known millionaires. At Central Park one also gets a glimpse at the nabobs who have* made New York famous and the republican party successful at the polls. Here we see them driving about the park giving their poodles an airing and the “dear people” a chance to gaupe at their swell equippages, livered coachmen and expensively attired madames. New York is certainly a great city and is destined to be still greater. I was never in a city before where so much building is going on. All over the entire city, no matter what part you visit, are in the course of construction immense sky-scrapers, and apartment houses or flats, etc., and it really looks as though when those now under way are completed the city could easily handle another million of people. It is simply astounding the immense number and cost of the buildings now in course of construction. I was clear around, over and under and all through New York, and saw a great deal for the time spent there, thanks to Fred’s able guidance. The morals of the rich New Yorkers are said to be not of the best, and thousands of the wealthier citizens, it is claimed, keep up two establishments. This accounts in some measure for the great demand for flats. Another thing that strikes the visitor traveling through the east at this season of the year is the large number of apparently rich old fellows who have handsome young wives, or at least are traveling with pretty and expensively attired, dia-mond-bedecked young women. Probably I was as much impressed with the fact that the Italians have taken Ne w York as any onething. They are everywhere, conductors and motormen on the street railways, in the restaurant and saloon business, proprietors of stores, fruit stands, barbers, clerks, bootblacks, laborers—everywhere one meets the son of Sunny Italy, and it would seem that the Dutch and Irish who used to “own ’ New York were not in it with the Dago. And they are growing lots of little Dagoes, too, besides the shipload after shipload that is dumped in there every year, (Last month alone there were 119.900 immigrants landed at New York.) If it keeps on a good old American face will be such a rarity in New York that they will pen up a few out at Bronx and Central Parks as species of an extinct race. But with all its wealth and attractions, New York would not suit me as a place to live, any more than would Chicago, or any other large city I ever saw. The air is pure and clean and one is not as dirty after a full day’s travel about the streets as he is after fifteen minutes exposure to the murky, smoke laden atmosphere of our Chicago. I enjoyed the trip down by boat so much that I returned Monday the same way on the “Albany,” the sister boat of the “New York.” In addition to an excellent band of music—which we also had on the trip down—a quartet of colored jubilee singers furnished entertainment for the passengers. These boats are luxuriously furnished and are truly called floating palaces. Our up boat arrived in Albany some 30 minutes late, so I missed my train for Worcester and had to remain in the capital city over night, but I put in the early evening to good advantage in looking about the city which I had not visited before for over twenty years. I returned to Worcester the following morning. F.E. Babcock.