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The Delta independent., 1900-12-28

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bary.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07
AMERICAN SOCIAL SCIENCE
The Association to Convene I'm Tb;,
City Ton f1tt

Beginning this evening the American
Social Science Association will convene in
this city The general annual meeting
will conclude on Friday evening. During
the convention the general headquarters
of the association will be at the Hotel
Gordon, while the sessions will be held in
the lecture hall of the Columbian Uni
versity, This evening the programme will
consist of an address of welcome by Rev
5 H. Greene. Acting President of Column
bian University. This will be followed bv
the annual address of the president on
The Education of the Negro" The bal
anee OF the evening will be occupied NV
the transaction of preliminary routine
business. TOmOrrOw's sessions will be nm
der the guidance of the Department ~,
Health. "Wednesday will be given IN IN
the Department on Education and ART
Thursday to the Department OF Social
Economy and Finance, and Friday TO In
risprudence.
The association now numbers about aoo
members in all parts of the country. and
IL Is expected that there win be between
tnrty and forty delegates to the conveu-
ton
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07

after her stomach had refused to retain
any food whatever
Mrs Myer had been i'll a year with chron-
ic rheumatism. She was fifty years old. The
family had done everything possible. but
could not cure her. She met Leonard
Thress. who. though suffering from drop
sy, tasted a month and was completely
cured. She determined 10 try the fast cure
and sent for Mr.. Ritter who directed her
what to do
From the time her fast was begun moth
ing was allowed to pass her lips except
small quantity of tOnicum and some ply
sioIogicaI salts dissolved in water. These
are simply stimuIants. AT the end of
twenty-five days fast Mrs. Myers health
was much improved. her husband. c. F.
Myer says, and was able to walk about the
room.
Then there was a sudden and violent
change for the worse. The patient was
seized with convulsive vomiting. For six
teen days she suffered the excruciating
pains of these commissions. But. under
Ritter's advice. il is said, Mrs Myer con-
tinued her fast Until the thirty-ifth day
she tasted no food The vomiting contin-
ued. On The thirty-sixth day sac felt
SA@flAs LII AOOu iOi INC mist TINT SiHSe
her last fast began. She was given cat
neal. but there was 40 improvement Her
stomach refused to retain the food
She grew weaker and weaker. From $50
pounds weight she was reduced to gaunt
skeleton. When. upon the resumption Of
food diet. the alarming symptoms did not
cease, the family sent for its physician in
dismay- But he could do nothing Flesh
building foods were prescribed, but they
accomplished nothing. The paToxysms
continued and three weeks following the
breaking of the fast Mrs Myer died.
The death was put down 70 depleted
blood supply, or heart failure Ritter
claimed that this unexpected turn could
not have been anticipated, as the fact that
the patient was subject to heart disease
was previously unknown Nothing il is
said. can be done to Ritter. as he does not
nreScrihe- He merely ADVISES
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07
CHILDREN FIGHTING PESTS.
Forest Worms Threaten the shade
Trees of Nc.- York


SYRACUSE. May In all the villages
throughout central NeN York hoeks u
schooIchiidren 20 about daily examining
the trees. They break CT and make bon
fires OF the tender ;wigs OF fruit trees in
gardens and orchards
They are destroying by the only prac-
ueaI means so far discovered tie nests
Of the forest worm which last year IL
yaded the state in myriads. stFIppii g the
forest and fruit-be2ring trees Of their
foliage and alnOs; totally running the ap-
pie crop in many sections
How to preserve the trees from the
ravages of these prolific and raveRous
pests has been the study OF foresters and
horticulturists OF high and low degree.
scientific and unsCiEnJifiC and the COnciu-
sion reached BY all Is thar-the only way is
to destroy them BY FIRE as soon as they aQ-
pear.
None Of the solutions or drenchings that
ordinarily serve 10 protect trees from
predatory insects that attack them avails
against the forest worm.
Last fall the cateEpillsrs. into which the
forest worms were transformed. went 10 tia
trees. and at the very ends Ct the twigs
they laid bands OF eggs completely en-
circling them. The band looks for all the
world like a ring OF shoemaker's wax.
These bands are full Of tiny holes. each OF
which contains an egg and from these
eggs the robber forest WORMS are now
catching millions on millions and starting
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07

Mr.. Hobart Nichols. the artist. of this
city. who is now assistant to the director
of fine arts. United States Con -Iissioner
of the Paris Exposition. and who returned
recently to Washington for a short visit.
speaks in the highest terms Of the ex-
hibit of American artists ana sculOtors.
The space allotted to the United States
is advantageous in every respect. There
are six galleries. with a balcony over
looking the rotunda of the palace Of Fine
Arts, at the head of the grand stairway,
and copy of the Shaw memorial by Au-
gustus St Gaudens holds the place OF hon.
or in one of the most conspicuous places
In the building The walls Of the Araeri-
can galleries are hung with sage green.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07
FIRE HIGH IN THE AIR.
4 Burning Pot Of Tar Causes Excite
ment In Baltimore

4 Burning Pot Of Tar Causes Excite
ment In Baltimore
BALTIMORE, Nay IA pot CO tar On
the roof OF the fourteen-story Calvert
Building in the course OF erection at the
southeastern corner Of Fayette and ST
Paul Streets was found 20 be on FIRE about
O'Clock last night Flames at a point
that high were an unusual sight in Balti-
more and soon large crowd was attracted
to the scene.
An alarm was sent IL from box Al and
when members OF the Ere department ar
rived Constant Seibert. OF No. ( engine
company climbed 10 the top of the tall
building with an extingUisher and soon put
out the blaze. While on the roof he caught
a homing pigeon that was probably at
tracted there by tire light made BY the
flames On one OF the pigeons legs was a
band marked &c. 2sT7.' Mr.. Seibert has
the pigeon The origin Of the FIRE was not
known and no damage was done 10 the
building
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07
NEELY WANTED III HAVANA.
Cuban Postal Clerk Arrested en- n
Charge of Theft.

NEW YORK, May &C F. W. Nicely.
charged with embezzling SEE. Gee OF Gov
eminent funds while in the postal
service in Cuba, is a prisoner at
the Grand Central Police Station. He ar
rived this morning from Rochester. where
he was captured yesterday. in charge of
Chief Postofiee Inspectors ". E. Cochran
and his assistant, John D. King
Nicely was chief financial agent in
the Havana posto1ice. He escaped
and was on his way to Califor-
MIA to join MS wife and children
when he was arrested. Neely's baggage
was seized and in his trunk was found
$500 in currency, and diamonds and Sc
curities whose value has not yet been de-
termined
Requisition papers forwarded by Cover
nor Genera wood are here awaiting Nee'y
Nicely is a fine looking man of forty He
wore dark clothes and diamond jewelFy
when arrested.
Nicely was held in 49, 900 bail for ex-
animation next Monday at IL O'Clock
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07
GOLF AT CHEVY CHASE.
Results of n Lively Three Days
Tournament

The Chevy Chase Country Club complet-
ed on Saturday its most successful golf
tournament since the opening of the club
links Play lasted three days. the prizes
were usually handsome, and there were
sixty-six starters
A contest Of eighteen holes, match play
the chief event, for the governors cup.
was won by Mr.. Grant. of the Brookiine
Golf Club. Mr.. Lockett. of the Washing
ton Club. played the finals with him and
lost by three up and two to play.
Mr. Horstman and Mr.. Lewis. represent
ing the Chevy Chase and Columbia Clubs,
respectively. played the finals for the con-
ISOLATION cup. Mr.. Horstman won by a put
at the last hole Mr.. Laferty won the
medal for the best gross score with eighty
seven, handicap two. net eighty-five. Ma
jor Carhaugh took the handicap stroke
contest medal with net score of seventy
eight. His handicap was eighteen
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07
Fire EndnngerS n Breaker

SHAMOKIN, Pa, May 7.-Unknowr men
set fire to the mountain back of the Sha-
mokin Cemetery yesterday, and within a
few hours high winds had famed TIE
flames until fierce ccnflagiat,ou resulted
The fire was within a line with Henry Clay
shaft. one Of the largest operations of tie
Philadelphia and Reading Coal snd Iron
Company. Officials summoned a big num-
Der of men to save the breaker and hoist
ing plants as well as engine houses, ard
by Sunday evening succeeded in driving
TIE fire past the colIiery.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07

ANNAPOLIS. Md. May T--Covernor
smith has appointed the following as she
Board OF State Aid and Charities: Ferdi-
nand c. Latrohe, Of Baltimore. president:
former Gov. Eiihu E. Jackson. of Wico-
mico; former Gov. John Lee Carroll of
Howard; James Bond, of Baltimore. and
Samuel RosenthaI. jr., of Baltimore. The
appointments are for two years and the
commission serves without pay.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07

PHILADELPHIA. May AFTER fasting
thirty-five days and being reduced 20 a
skeleton, Mrs. Hermina Myer. OF 1888
North Howard Street. is dead She is al
legged 10 be the first victim Of the aew
cult which believes that all manner OF
disease can be cured by fasting.
1t is known as the starvation cult. and
IL has many followers here. Its chief ad-
herent and most enthusiastic advocate is
Henry Ritter. demonstrator at the Drex-
ell Institute
Mrs MyeT ii is alleged. starved herself
under Ritter's directions. and finally died
OF heart failure brought on by exhaustion
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07
E.cupe of "a so,dier co,x,.,

NORFOLK. Va, May III was said at
Old Point last night that on Thursday an
enlisted man of Battery G. Fifth Artillery,
deserter from Fort Monroe who had been
captured and sentenced TO be confined for
six months, escaped. wearing his prison
garb. The guard, who saw him running.
fired at him but missed him Later The
eonvict-s suit Was found in the fort The
desertef is believeS - have worn under
meath this his uniform
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07
Figured Dimity, l5c yd.

200 pieces Figured Dimities-
over 125 styles-best domestic
gOOds-but equal to the foreign
goods at 25c. See them. One mo-
ment's inspection would suffice to
convince that this is the best of
fcring in town.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07

cut instantly 70 devOur all the leaf ard
fruit beds that they can reach
Ia many places in the state boards OF
education ard village officers have Of
fered rewards 20 the schOOlchildren and
prizes for the greatest number Of worm
rings destroyed BY each
II the village OF Herkimer in the last
two DAYS the high school pupils have de-
stroyed more than 2.O00. 000 forest worms
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07
Revere Lawn, lie yd.

We control this cloth for Wash
ington-over 100 styles TO select
frOm-cUiOrs are absolutely fast.
The regular value of these is 25c.
At lie they represent a big saw
ing. See them.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07
374C Persian Lawn, Csc yd.

Sheer and beautiful, IS inches
wide, in white only. This Offering
will give you an opportunity to
save one-half on your next dress.
Better hurry for these.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07
Csc, 374c, and SOC Piques, l0c yd.

These come in Light Blue, Red,
Pink, White, Nile, Olive, and
Brown. We make this ridiculous
price for Monday; don't miss it.
Get in early if possible.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07
25c PiqueS. l25c yd.

One case of Navy Blue, Black.
and Cadet Z X, with dots-alI
warranted fast coiors. \ chance
TO buy a waist or~skirt at half
price. Be quick
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07
kiIIe.l by LIshtnins MhiIe PIe,rinr.

LA PLATA, Nd Nay TN Charles
County. May :. Mark BoaTman was killed
while blowing en- the farm Of F. n Nelson.
near POmonkey PCstOfioe. horse and
mule which be vas driving were also
killed BOIrmEn had been married only
nine days
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The Spanish Minister and the Duchess
DAreos. who spent last summer at Man
chester by the-Sea, liked the resort so
well they have purchased a cottage there.
which they will occupy during the coming
season
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07

Mr.. Henry White. First Secretary of the
American Legation at London, who is
making a short visit 20 this city, spent
portion of last week in Newport. where
he went to inspect Edgerton, his summer
place at that resort.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07

The people show good discretion when they
drink HeuIich's beers. because Mserzen. senate.
and Lager have AL the qualities for SsfisfyiEs
eX4ctirg taste A case Of Heurieh's can b.
haI' by -Phouing 6S4, Arlington Bottiing Company.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07
LANSBURGH & BRO.
Washiaston's Favorite Store.
Wash Goods at Their
FIOOdtide Excellence.
ROya. Dimity, l25C yd.

These come in big range of all
the new and wanted solid coIors
% in all. They are worth lac,
and would be cheap at that. Take
advantage of the special price.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07
Hoods Pills s .ss. mp -,

take. easy to operate. All druggists. Is cents.
or by mail of c. l. Hood & Co., Lowell. Mass.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07

Mrs George Dunn and little daugbtar
who have been in Cuba during the vinter
with Major Dunn, are expected to return
10 the city next week TO spend the sum
aer with her parents. Representative and
Mrs. DaiZeU
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07
VICTIM OF 4 new CULT
A Philadelphia Woman Starves TO
Cure Disease.

Suecumbs to Exhaustion After Her
Stomach Refuses to Retain Food.
late - Many Advocates of the
Fasting Idea In the Quaker City.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07

with frieze OF laurel and oak leaves
with a monogram II. s" in green and
gold The portieres hanging at The doors
VIII De OF heavy material OF the same soft
green color. which will be a pleasant relief
from the brilliant red coloring OF the other
galleries Mr.. Nichols goes back to Paris
on wednesday.
Mrs Gibson. widow of former Senator
Gibson Of Maryland. has accepted the no
sl'ion OF manager OF Barnard College
MIS- Gibson was Mrs. Marietta Powell
Holiday. Of the old Maryland family Of
Ihat name. before her marriage to Senator
Glhson, and owned one of the most famous
old homes on the Eastern Shore. This has
now passed into the hands o. her son
Lieutenant Holiday. of the Navy. and Of
her son-in-law. Percy SempIe. Of Louis
vile, ny, because of a large MORTGAGE
contracted for Senator Gibson's ans
Mrs Gibson is a sister of Mrs. RandoiDt
Tucker, OF Virginia. and a first cousin 81
Senator Faulkner
MISS May Handy. OF Richmond. who is a
frequent visitor TO Washington during tba
gay seasons. will sail early in July to ar
leEd the Paris Exposition She Will 90
w, Ar. and Mrs. Jessie Tyson. OF Mary
Iahu, and Mrs Taylor. Of New York The
party will return about September
MIS- George Dunn and little daughter
VINO nave been in Cuba during the winter
with Major Dunn, are expected to return
10 the city next week 10 spend the sum
nler with her parents. Representative and
Mrs. DalzeH.
Mr. ana Mrs. J. H. Irwin. of Capitol Hill
nave issued Invitations for the marriage
OF their daughter. Alice KeeDers 10 a.
Norman r. Aetcalf. of New Yo-k cjtv
when IS TO take place rext Wed
evening.
Mrs John Patten Story has issued in
yItations for tea next Saturday al the
country Club in honor of Mr.. John patten
Story, jr-, and his bride.
MT and Mrs. William Ricketts, have ic
sued cards announcing the marriage os
thelr daughter. Florence Lucille. TO Mr.
John Francis Brice, OF New York. Old Tue
cay April "a Mr.. and Mrs. Brice will be
at home after June at 693 Fifth avenue
New York city.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07

Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Irwin of c,sni+,1 hi,
have issued Invitations for the Tnsrria--.
OF their daughter. Alice Keepers. to Mr.
Norman R. Metcalf. of New Yo-k cjtv
when IS 10 take place rext Wed 1esdav
evening '
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07
junior ORDER MECHANICS
The Funeral Benefit Association
to Meet at Masonic Temple.

Nineteenth ANIMAL Convention to
Last Two Days-DeIega.ex From
All Parts of the United States Ar
riVing-of.cers for the Ensuing
Year to he Elected nj This Session.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-07

Mrs John Patten Story has issued in
yitations for tea next Saturday an the
Country Club in honor of Mr.. John patfen
Story, jr-, and his bride
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-17
A Thousand Tongues

Could not express the rapture OF
Annie f. Springer. of 1925 Howard
street, Philadelphia, Pa, when she
found that DR.. Kings New Discover
for consumption had completely cured
her of a hacking cough that for many
years had made life a burden. All
other remedies and doctors could give
her no help, but she says of this royal
cure: 1T soon removed the pain in
my chest and can now sleep soundlv,
something | can scarcely remember
doing before. feel like sounding its
praises throughout the universe. " So
will every one who tries Dr. kings
New Discovery for any trouble of the
throat, chest or lungs. Price 80 cents
and 81 Trial bottles free at Bartz {
Ullemeyer, drug store; every bottle
Guaranteed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-17
Good and bad Reports.
inst About woodmen.

There are Il independent Modern
Woodmen journals published in the
United States.
There are. in the 10 original Wood
men states, over 1000 Modern Wood
men VINO are editors and publishers
of newspapers.
Red, white and green are the official
colOrs Of the society of Modern Wood
men. These colors were adopted at
the June, 1899. head camp meeting.
During last summer and fall the
Modern Woodmen distributed over
IS. 600 to relieve Woodmen sufferers
from cyclones in Nebraska. Wiscon-
sin. Missouri and Iowa.
Director NJ. Quackenbush, of the
Modern Woodmen of America, has
been venerable consul of Fox River
camp No. 60, at Dundee. ILL.,, for the
past ID years. He is probably the
oldest local camp presiding officer in
the society.
The first camp, Modern Woodmen
OF America, was organized at Lyons.
Clinton county, Iowa, on the evening
of Jan. ;. 1888, with 81 memb ers.
The society now has about 1900 local
camps in 80 states, and 4 total mem
bership of over AGO, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-17
Catches a Burglar.

Detective Fender last night arrested
a suspicious looking individual who
gave his name as Tom Logan. In his
possession were found number of
articles bearing the name of &. w.
Ninton. A Mr.. Vinton resides in
Moline, the police of that city were
notified, and on inquiry at the Vinton
home learned it had been robbed of a
lot of silverware, a carving set, knives
and forks and Jewelry. Most of the
stolen property has been recovered,
some OF it being located in Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-17
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Il. o. Gibbs was in Joliet Yesterday.
William Stewart continues very
low.
Mrs. II. p. Stolpe returned home to
Aurora today.
Rev. Frank Bruner. Of Harvey, H.,
was in the city today.
Wilbur E. Hoare is recovering from
seige of typhoid fever.
Ada Stein, who has been visiting in
the city, left for Chicago today.
r. c. Imse is in Chicago attending
4 convention of sash and door men.
Mrs. Anna Bahnsen, who has been
visiting in the city, departed for her
home near Crookston, Mimi.
Orrie Booth. formerly of this city.
passed through the city today on his
way to Albany, Ill, from Charlton,
Iowa.
John Hutchings. of this city, sailed
today from New York on the steamer
81. Paul. his destination being Swan
sea. Wales. where he will visit for
several months
The Rock Island Naval Reserves en-
tertaineG their friends at another of
their successful dancing parties at
Armory hall last night Bleuer's or
che~tra furnished music.
Mail Carrier j. P. McCarty and his
wife were agreeably surprised by n
party of postoliice employees at their
home on Twentieth street Monday
evening. Mr.. and Mrs. McCarty were
presented handsome rocking chair.
County Treasurer p. F. Cox is in
Springfield attending state conven-
tion of county treaSurerS and super
visors of assessment. The new reve-
nue., law after years trial, will he
discussed and amendments for its i'm
provement adopted for submission to
the legislature.
Never Rosenteld, for merly of this
city. and Miss Rose Frankel were mar
ried at DeS MONIES at , o'clock yester-
dav afternoon. The relatives from
this city who were in attendance were
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Rosentield, par
ents of the groom, his brothers, Jul
lius, Abe and Louis. and sisters, Miss
Carrie, of this city, and Mrs. Morey
Sickle, OF Wells. Mimi. The friends
of the groom here congratulate him
on his good fortune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-17
NEW CANCELLING MACHINE.
Another Stamp Killer Received at the
PostOffice.

Postmaster Il. II. Thomas is the
happy recipient of an additional cleo
trio cancelling machine. which has
been installed in the mailing depart
ment of the Rock Island postoiiice.
Conditions demanded more adequate
facilities for the concelling of stamps,
and it was at the request of Post
master Thomas that the want was
supplied. The machine is Hamden
make and is owned by the postoflice
department, and not rented, as has
been the case with cancellOrs hereto
fore.
Another valuable acquisition is an
automatic cashier in the money order
and registry department. 1t is a
Brandt make, is of the latest design,
and is proving 4 great convenience.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-17
KNIGHTS AT BANQUET,
Members of Fort Armstrong Gar
rison Have Annual Cele-
bration.
1T IS PURELY A STAG AFFAIR.

Ladies' Not Permitted to Participate In
This FunctiOn-DiscussIon of a Fine
Menu. speech-MakIng, Singing and
Csrds-severaI Hours whIled Away Last
Night a, society's Quarters.
Mem bers of Fort Armstrong garri-
son, Knights of the Globe. gathered
ut the banquet board in their quarters
in krell x Maths hall last night. This
feast is an obligatory feature of the
order, an occasion IN which the ladies'
are not permitted To participate. and
although some of the knights con-
fessed to feeling of lonesemnesS last
evening, even going so far as TO eX-
press desire to have the laws of the
organization changed so that this
function could be graced by the pres
ence of womankind-and claimed TO be
serious in what they said. but their
fellow knights would not believe
them-all entered into the spirit OF the
cele bratiOn. and several Jolly hours
were passed.
Incidental to the discussion of the
menu, there was an interesting adj
dress by Prof. X. g. Young and well
rendered vocal selection by s. j. Col
Inns. A session at cinch followed.
Organized In 1894
Fort Armstrong garrison was or
ganized in 1894 with a membership of
90, and it has grown until now there
are l25 knights enrolled. 1t is pri-
marilv fraternal society, insurance
being secondary feature. The great
est number of assessments ever levied
in one wear was seven