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The times., 1899-04-28
PREPARING FOR BIBLE WEEK
Anniversary of the American So
ciety of Religious Education.

Anniversary of the American So
ciety of Religious Education.
At the close of this month the American
Society of Religious Education will COM
plete the tenth year of its history. To give
gents resolved to observe several days
to be known as the "Bible week." and, with
the approval and assistance of committees
appointed by the various ministers asso-
Citations of the city. issued call to evan
gelical churches throughout the country.
AS consequence in many cities there will
be held highly interesting sessions. treat
ing the same topics at the same times 1t
is probable that this will become a psrma-
nent feature, occupying conspicuous place
in ecclesiastical movements not unlike the
week OF prayer" announced by the Evan
gelical Alliance.
The programme arranged for Washing
ton presents a series of meetings open to
all. as follows:
At 4:30 p. m. Saturday, April 90; meeting
of board of regents in Foundry NJ E.
Church, Vice President Rankin presiding.
when reports will be rendered. one class
of regents elected, and the societys bust
ness for the year will be closed.
At the Sunday morning service in all the
churches the pastors are requested to
John xvii:17.
AT the usual hour OF Sunday evening ser
vice, beginning at 8 o'clock, in Foundry
Church, the formal anniversary exercises
will be held. DR.. J. E. Gilbert. secretary
of the society. will present his annual re-
port and A. r. Spofford, LID, Chief AS
sistant Librarian Of Congress, ill speak
on THE Bible Among Great Books of Lit
erature."
At 10:30 a. m. Monday. May /. in Foun-
dry Church. a union meeting of all Wash
ington pastors. with Rev. A. Mackay-
Smith. d. D.. rector of St. Johns Episco-
pal Church, presiding, will consider the
theme. '"Bible Study and the Spiritual
Life" DR.. T. S. Hamlin, pastor OF the
Church OF the Covenant. will present pa
per and remarks will be made by DIR. J. E.
Gilbert, Rev. +. d. Power. Dr. H. A. Nay
lor, and Rev. E. n. Kirby.
At p. M Monday. May 1. in Foundry
Church, meeting Of Christian mothers
| will be held. Mrs. w, F. Holtzman presid-
ing. Address by Mrs. E. T. De Remer
Mother the Teacher of Her Children, ;"
followed by symposium on practical top
les conducted by Mrs. ]. W. Culbertson.
AT p. m. Monday. May l. in Calvary
Baptist Church, union meeting will be
held OF all young peoples societies, in
cluding the Christian Endeavor. Epworth
League. Baptist Union. Luther League,
and Brotherhood of Saint Andrew Mr.
Harry G. Kimball presiding. Percy S. Fos-
ter will lead the music Rev. F. d. Power
will speak on THE Bible in the Philip
pines" and Rev. George Elliott. d. D.. for
merly of Washington. will discuss The
Bible the Text Book of Youth
The times., 1899-04-28
THE CENSUS BUREAUS DELAY.
Examinations Postponed Because no
RIunks Were EurniShcd.

The failure of the Public Printer to sup
ply the Census Bureau with the necessary
printed matter, such as application blanks
and cards of admission, is causing delay in
commencing the examination of applicants
for positions in taking the Twelfth Census.
These examinations were expected to begin
yesterday in the rooms prepared for that
purpose in the Maltby Building. but as the
delay rests with the printing office. Di-
rector Merriam said he was unable to tell
when the first twenty -four applicants
would be examined 1t is very likely that
the matter Will now go over until next
week.
The question of a permanent location for
the Census Bureau is one that is receiving
considerable attention. 1t is understood
that several local syndicates have been
formed for the purpose of erecting build
ing to accommodate the needs of the bu-
reau, with the purpose of leasing 1t to the
Government. and many plans with this end
in view have been submitted to the di
rector. II the building is to be CT use to
the bureau its erection will have to be be-
gun at once, and the settlement of this
matter will doubtless be the next step OF
Importance taken by the director.
The times., 1899-04-28
FUNERAL OF Il. CLAY STEWART
II VIII Be Held in the Family Resi-
Lence This Afternoon.

dence This Afternoon.
Funeral services will be held this after
noon over the remains of Henry Clay Stew
art. who died OF neuralgia of the heart
Wednesday afternoon at his residence 1922
Eleventh Street northwest. The services
will be held at the late home of the de-
ceased and will be conducted by the Rev.
DR.. McKim. of Epiphany Church, assisted
by Rev. DIR. Stakely, of the First Baptist
Church.
Mr.. Stewards death came very suddenly.
The first indication OF his last Illness ap-
peared last Friday night. when his family
was aroused by his heavy breathing Drs
Sewers and w. w. Johnson were at once
called and made the diagnosis as above
stated. The combined efforts cf the ply
sicians were of no avail and the patient
grew steadily worse until the end came
His wife and son were present during his
last Illness and death. His daughter. Mrs
James M. Green. is travelling in Japan with
her husband. and efforts made yesterday to
reach her by cable proved fruitless.
Mr.. Stewart was born in this city in 1880
in Bernard's Hotel. now Willards, and
lived here during his entire life He took
an active part in city Improvements in the
early days and was a member OF the COM
mon council for two terms. He carried on
an extensive wood and coal business pre-
vious to and during the war, and filed
many large contracts for fuel to the Union
army. He retired in 1876 from active bust
ness life. but has since been one of the
founders OF the National. Metropolitan,
nd Corcoran Fire Insurance companies. He
was also silent partner in the real estate
firm of II. Clay Stewart & Son. He has
devoted much of his time of late years to
various charitable works in a quiet way,
eh N
The honorary pallbearers will be Messrs
NJ. G. Emery, Charles E. Foster. John C.
Fill. Bushrod Robinson. John w. Clarke,
and DIR. w. S. Thompson. The interment
will be made in Rock Creek Cemetery, and
the services there will be private.
The times., 1899-04-28
Caxton Ladies', Orchestra.

On Saturday evening an interesting pro.
gramme will be presented at Willard Hal
by the well-known Caxton Ladies' Orches
ira. assisted by Miss Carrie Bridewell con
tralto soloist Of DR.. Parkhurst's church
New York city, and others. The proceed.
will be devoted to forming a fund for out.
door summer excursions for the poor chill
dren in Washington this summer. The or
chestra has been heard here before. bui
Miss Bridewell is a newcomer and is high
ly recommended. Prof. Charles Baker re-
Gently returned from a four years tom
of Europe. will tell how complete tril
around the world can be made with a
camera, and Mr.. Hugh Saxon. a clever
monologue artist. will give original comic
sketches. 1t promises to be a satisfactory
concert.
The times., 1899-04-28
DAUGHTERS OF THE KING.
Third Annual Convention of til
Maryland Diocese.


The Daughters of the King of the Mary
land diocese held their third annual con-
vention yesterday in Christ Church, in
Street, between Sixth and Seventh, south
east.
Communion was administered by Bishop
Satterlee at O'Clock in the morning. af-
ter which Rev. A. ]. Johns. rector of the
parish. delivered brief but impressive ad-
dress. The rest of the morning was de-
voted to the business of the convention and
at noon a dainty luncheon was served by
the ladies of the church. At the afternoon
session reports were read by the officers
and new officers elected. All the reports
were very pleasing and show the organiza-
tion in prosperous condition.
The convention closed with the evening
service, at which addresses were made as
follows: Rev. II. S. Smith, on THE Rela-
tion Of the Order to the Parish;'' Rev. ].
b. Perry. on Prayer of the Order" by
Rev. W. G. Davenport, on Personal
Work"
The times., 1899-04-28
NO TAX ON AMATEUR GAMES.
Another Ruling by the Internal Rev
cnue Bureau.

1t has been decided by the Internal Rev
enue Bureau that baseball games played by
colleges and amateur clubs are not subject
to tax as the professional games are. 1t
has also been decided that life insurance
policies which were issued in lieu of can
celed policies and surrendered for changes
in the class of insurance and amount shall
not be taxed, as 1t is understood that no
new insurance is written or intended
The sum of S1.0o0. which is left by will
for the purpose CT buying a lot and erect
ing a tombstone is not subject to the leg
acy tax. Where the assets of an estate con-
sist Of mortgages and notes the money de-
rived from the sale Of the security shall be
classed as personal property and be subject
to distribution among the heirs.
The times., 1899-04-28
TAXES PAID UNDER PROTEST.
S:,..eI 81 From the Anacostia and Po-
fomnc River Road.

The Anacostia and Potomac River Rail-
road Company has paid the District
$s.2el.sl for personal taxes assessed
against the company. In making the pay
ment the president OF the company states
that IL lis not intended to be waiver in
any manner Of the position or claim of the
company In the pending litigation with the
District OF Columbia over these taxes. but
is made at this time because OF an imper-
alive necessity in the organization OF the
road to remove from its title all apparent
defects. and Is made under protest, reserv-
ing ali rights OF the company in the litiga-
fion or otherwise"
The times., 1899-04-28
FUNERAL oF ROBERT F. HAYES.
The Remains VIII BE Buried Mt
Mount 0Iivet Cemetery

The Remains VIII BE Buried Mt
Mount oIivet Cemetery.
The remains OF Robert F. Hayes who
hanged himself in cell at the Sixth pre-
cinct stationhouse Saturday night, were
taken from the morgue yesterday morning
by Undertakers Nichols G Brown and
prepared for burial. Sufficient funds to
defray the funeral expenses were raised by
bartenders in the city in order that the
body might receive decent burial and not
be sent TO Potters Field. Father O'Don-
ohue. OF st. Peters Catholic Church, Of
ficisted in the funeral service which was
held yesterday afternoon at the under
takers establishment.
The interment will take place between
and o'clock this afternoon from the un-
dertaker's. 1t will be at Mount Olivet. The
paiibearers are four young men who,
though they knew Hayes slightly, have
volunteered to perform duty to humanity
and decency in order that the body might
not be unattended when sent to its last
resting place.
The times., 1899-04-28

1t will greatly crafty the many friends
of Miss Juliet Thompson to learn that two
portraits painted by her have been accept
ed for the Paris salon and that no less an
authority than Benjamin Constant has
predicted for her great success. Miss
Thompson will return to Washington about
the 1lth of May.
The times., 1899-04-28
THE CARNEGIE LIBRARY.
Architects Discussed at a Meeting o.
the Commissioners.

A full meeting of the Carnegie Library
Commission was held at the District Build
ing yesterday afternoon. Most Of the time
was devoted to the consideration and final
adoption of programme to govern the
competition OF architects for the design
The list from which ten competing archi-
tects will be chosen has been practically
completed. but will not be made public un-
til after the selection has been definitely
made. The programme governing the COM
petition will also be withheld from the
public for the present. The commission
adjourned at O'Clock to meet again at
the call of the chair
The times., 1899-04-28
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. Boardman entertained at a
dinner of twenty-five covers last night in
honor of their house guests, DR.. and Mrs.
Won Rottenberg. of Germany.
The times., 1899-04-28
Lansburgh & Bro.
Weekly Sale
~ OF ~
Summer Remnants.
Lansburgh & Bro.
(3rd floor.

(3rd floor
Plain, checked and striped cream
colored Lace Nainsook, II y quail
ity, sac yd.
Bates Seersucker Gingiams,
this seasons goods. 1219c quail
ity. Sc yd.
Yard wide Percale. Ioc quality.
&c yd.
Sc and Ioc Lawns, sc yd.
4o-incll-wide Figured Batistc,
I25sc value, &c yd.
I2Hc Organdies and Lawns, &C
yd.
I5c Organdies in beautiful
stripes. &C yd.
One lot Scotch Lawns, SIC yd.
1Sc pin-striped wool Challie.
6Hc yd.
Honey-combed Crash, for kitch-
en- use, SIC yd.
The times., 1899-04-28
Funeral of Mr.. nurIe,s

Funeral services were held yesterday
afternoon over the remains of Cornelius
Buriew at his late residence, q f Street
northwest The interment was in Glen
wood Cemetery. He leaves widow and
three children.
The times., 1899-04-28

A pretty wedding solennized in St. Paufs
Catholic Church Wednesday was that of
Miss Mary Holmead daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Holmead, of Holmead Manor,
and Mr.. Guida C. Callan, formerly OF Tex
as. but resident of Washington for a
number of years. Miss Margaret Bean. of
Redland, Md, attended the bride as maid
OF honor, and Mr. William f. Holmead.
brother of the bride, officiated as best man.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. Fa-
thcr Mackin, pastor of st. Paul's.
The times., 1899-04-28

Mrs. A. L. Barber will not receive at
Belmont today on account of illness.
The times., 1899-04-28

An odd lot OF Chenille Table Covers. In
line OF choice patterns-which are E0C
actually worth 9S cents-go for.. JJ
The times., 1899-04-28
The Washington Loan Office.
1874 PA. AVE. n, w.

F. Warren johnson, Manager. for seventeen
Personal Property of all kinds Correspondence
solicited. An expert will call il desired. Geld
Silver. and Diamonds bought and sold Business
strictly confidential. api-3mos
The times., 1899-04-28

DR.. and Mrs. Clinton Cushing will sal
for England about the middle of May.
The times., 1899-04-28

An odd lot OF Bed Spreads, in handsome
Marseilies patterns, pearl hemmed-they'rs
slightly soiled from handling-so we cOC
have marked them W
The times., 1899-04-28

Mrs. Russell Selfridge and Miss Nina
Selfridge have Joined Commodore Selfridge
in Boston
The times., 1899-04-28

A lot of ends of fine lace curtains. OF
genuine Brussels net. Irish Point. and
Ciuny Lace-ends OF curtains which lOC
sold from $40 to SIS pair-for. JJ
The times., 1899-04-28

Five tin water jars. subject to a few
slight imperfections. sold at soc. 15c
for IL
The times., 1899-04-28
UphOlSterieS.

An odd lot OF window shades, mounted
on good strong spring rollers-finished
with heavy linen fringe-slightly 1lc
soiied-reguiar SOC. value. for.i IL
The times., 1899-04-28

Four clothes baskets; which have become
slightly soiled from handling. sold 17C
The times., 1899-04-28

Miss Lulu Grimes and Mr.. Richard Bal
niger were married Wednesday evening by
Rev. Mr.. Tongue at the home CT the cler-
gyman, in lie Droit Park. The groom and
, his bride left for honeymoon trip and
upon their return will be at home at the
residence of the brides parents, 320S o
Street.
The times., 1899-04-28

Four granite iron dish pans. IL 15C
qt. size, sold at soc. for -
The times., 1899-04-28
In the basement.

lot of 21 bread knives. slightly &C
sold at l5c. for.
The times., 1899-04-28

Six blue enameled tea pots. slightly 1SC
damaged, which sold for soc, for. ~
The times., 1899-04-28

Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Haddaway have re-
turned from Old Point. where they went
for the benefit of Mr.. Haddaway's health,
which is much improved.
The times., 1899-04-28
wateh for a town. Congrcss Heights, D. G.

Naval Lodge Fair now open.
The times., 1899-04-28

Six oval granite butter kettles. 1SC
sold at SOC. for. IL
The times., 1899-04-28
Cases, 9c.

45x36 Hemstitched Pillow Cases. made n ,
OF good quality cotton, torn and ironeu. VI
Cash or credit -
The times., 1899-04-28

AT the parsonage of the Hamline NJ. E.
Church Wednesday noon Miss Sadie Nc
Duell and Mr.. Henry A. Lavisson were
married by Rev. DR.. Strickland in the
presence of an informal gathering of
friends. The ceremony was followed by a
small wedding breakfast at the residence
of Mr.. John McDuell brother of the bride.
after which the groom took his bride to a
cczy little home already prepared for her.
The times., 1899-04-28

The marriage of Miss Carrie T. Johnson
and Mr.. McDavid Poore was solemnized
quietly Wednesday evening at the parson-
age of Trinity Church. Georgetown, Rev.
w. ]. Scanlan, S. j., officiating
Upon their return from a Northern trip
Mr.. and Mrs. Poore will reside at Has
Fifteenth Street. where they will be at
home 10 their friends after May 3.
The times., 1899-04-28

The cotillion given in midlent which
was made SO delightful by Mrs. Charles
Fl. Campbell, Mrs. A. A. Addison, Mrs.
Myers, Miss Owen, and other prom
inent society ladies and gentlemen. Will be
repeated next week.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-06
WARNER WAITS.
Items About People Snd Things in the
gwolRth DisCriCa.

Items About People and Things in the
TwelHth District.
We have good musicians at Warner.
Mr.. Rastus Webb and brother are fine
on the violin. When hear them
playing it makes me think of the old
times when used to go to balls and
dance after the strains of the fiddle
and the bow. But that time is past
with me now. | am getting old, and
the young ladies don't want TO
"tip the light fantastic toe'' with an
old bachelor like me.
A few nights ago thought the Fills
pinOs had come over and opened fire
on us, but found out BETTER the next
day. 1t was one of our neighbOrs
shooting the insects in his garden. The
wonder is how he got sight on them in
the dark.
Mr.. Charley Oxford, one of our pop
ular young men, has learned to ride q
wheel very well now. 1t doesn't
throw him quite as often as it used to.
Charley is good boy, and is highly
esteemed around Warner.
Hon. G. F. Oxford has been sick.
His numerous friends, however, will be
glad to know that his illness was not
serious.
Messrs. j F. G. Daniel and Homer
Rabun took in the excursion TO Mont
gomery, Ala. They had fine time.
Professor Stapleton of Parrott has
been at Warner in the interest of his
school.
Mrs. Tempo Lane is in very bad
health. 1t is hoped that she Will I'M
prove.
Mr.. b. F. Scott sells fresh fish every
Friday and Saturday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-06
THEY COME AND GO.

DR.. j. G. Dean left for Philadelphia
Friday night to attend a meeting in that
city of the Supreme Rulers of the Fra
ternal Mystic Circles of the various
states for the purpose of electing Grand
Supreme Ruler for the order in the
United States, that position recently
haYing become vacant by the death of
the incumo bent.
popular young men, leftfOr Birmingham,
Ala, Thursday, where be went to take
an examination in pharmacy before the
examining board of that state. 1t is Mr..
Oxford's intention to locate in Alabama.
Editor J. M. Harrison of the MO0te>
yuma Record made one of his periodical
visits to Dawson Sunday. Colonel Har--
rison, besides being an up-to-date editor,
is young man of discriminating taste.
Miss Corinne Yarbrough, after visit
of several days to Mrs. j. NJ. riggs,
left tor Montezuma Thursday. Miss
Yarbrough is popular teacher in the
Montezuma school.
Mr.. John williams of Leesb1rg spent
Sunday in Dawson with Mars. Williams,
Rho has been in the city several days
visiting her parents, Captain and Mrs. j.
M. Alexander.
Mr.. Brown McPhaul, a popular dry
goods salesman of Poulan, was in the
city Thursday. He is now visiting rela-
tives in Brentwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. D. Pickett of Jackson.
vile have been in the city visiting Mr.
Picketts mother Mrs. T. 81. Pickett.
Rev. w. 81. Patterson, former pastor
of the Dawson Baptist church, was in the
city from last Tuesday until Friday.
Mrs. o. B. Stevens returned to Griffin
Thursday after spending several days in
the city with relatives and friends.
Mrs. Hattie Moore has returned to her
lone in Albany after spending several
days in the city with relatives.
Mr.. L. S. Everett of Florida has been
here several days visiting his brother,
Elder w. T. Everett.
Mrs. Ann Mercer and mother, Mrs.
Eliga Miller, of Albany, are visiting Mrs.
r. F. Simmons.
Messrs. Ike Furgerson and Will Cox OF
Shelman were in Dawson Friday.
Miss Jessie Martin has been IN Ocllia
several days visiting relatives.
Miss Orie Jenkins has gone to Decatur
to attend Agnes Scott Institute.
Miss Helen Giles of Richland is VlslC-
ing Miss Eldora Joiner.
Hon. G. G. Gray of Fit. Valley was IN
Dawson yesterday.
Professor l.. F. Short of Morgan was
in the city Monday.
Mr.. G. j. Whitehead is in the city
visiting homefolks.
Solcitor-General Irwin has been up
from Fort Gaines.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-06
800 Reward 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is
the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires con-
stitutional treatm ent. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in
doing its work. The proprietors have
40 much faith in its curative powers that
they offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case that it fails to cure. Send
for list of testimonials. Address
FL. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c. Halls Fami-
ly Pills are the best.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-06
PIERCE CHAPEL ITEMS.

A musicale at MI. r. U. Fletcher's
Saturday night was largely attended and
highly enjoyed. The young folks were
out in full force.
Professor Il. II. Wills is performing
some remarkable cures here. He is a
magnetic healer, and is treating large
numbe of our best citizens.
Several of the young men went to the
branch Friday night and INDUCED in a
fish fry. The occasion was an enjoyable
one.
Mr.. l.. C. Wills has been visiting in
Blakely. Miss Blanche Wills has res
turned from visit to the same place.
Sunday was regular preaching day at
Mount OLIVE. A large congregation at
tended.
The wedding cells will ring here in a
few days.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-06
GIRL COMMITTED FOR MURDER
CORA FLAGG, WHO GAVE BABY
POTASH, AGAIN ARRESTED.
Sent 10 Jail Without Bail After 9
Preliminary Hearing i'm Dawson
Friday Morning.

Friday morning the committal trial of
Cora Flsgg, charged with murder, was
held at the court house before Justices
J.H. Kelley of the Third district and
I'M. Simmons of Dawson. The defend.
ant is a small negro girl apparently ten
or twelve years of age, and her victim
was the three months old babe of Mr..
and Mrs. Tip Watson of near Sasser, by
whom she was employed as a nurse.
The crime was committed the latter part
of July. an account of which was print
ed in The News at the time.
The girl was arrested at the time of
the crime aud tried on a warrant
before Justice Samuel Roby at Chicks-
saRhatchee, but the testimony that was
developed not being very strong she was
released. Later developments, however,
tended to fasten the crime more clearly
upon her, and ON last Wednesday night
she was resrrested in uougherty county
on another warrant and brought to Daw-
son and placed in Jail.
The evidence Friday morning showed
that potash or some strong solution had
been administered to the infant, and that
no one except the little negro girl mao
bad and an opportunity to commit the
cruel and inhuman act. The defense res
lied upon two theories, one denying the
commission OF the crime and one being
that the defendant was under ten years
ofage and not amenable to the law. The
testimony was con f1icting in some re-
spects. but it was pretty cOnclusively
shown that the girl was more than ten
years old. After hearing the evidence
and arguments by the attorneys the
Justices decided to commit the defend
ant to Jail to await the action of the
grand jury, which will convene in No.
yember.
1t is believed by many that some older
person was behind the CRIME and used
che girl as a tool. Her little victim suf-
fered terri bly, before it died, the inside
Of its mouth and throat being badly
burned and liberated by the potash or
whatever was given it. Some of it ran
from the child's mouth and burned large
raw places on it's face and breast.
The deed was heartless and diabOli-
cal one, and if it is fastened upon the
girl she should be made to suffer
severe penalty.