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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-13
rain. is being replaced by much large
and heavier structure
Seven Pines.

The National Cemetery, which is al
ways kept in first-class order. is the very
coolest spot to be found. The emerald
sward and shade from the magnolias
make it an ideal place these sultry days.
Mrs. F. H. Osbourne. wife of the genial
superintendent of the National Gene
terry. made a flying trip to Glendale the
past week.
w. ]. Osbourne is getting along nicely
after an illness covering. fifteen months.
Mrs. w. J. Osbourne Is visiting her
father at Glendale
Mrs. r. A. Read is rapidly improving
from her long illness.
Miss Annie Read is preparing to make
q visit to Miss Lee Kay at Quinton, New
Kent county.
Mrs. A. ]. West has returned from a
pleasant visit to Mrs. S. a. Hicks, at
Greendale.
Seven Pines was completely deserted
on the sth instant. when everybody de-
canned to 20 with the Passenger and
Power Companys street railway en-
ployes to West Point, where most
charming day was spent.
Miss Grace Read went to make her
grandmother visit in Richmond
Mrs George Graves is quite sick.
Mrs George Bottoms is improving her
residence very much by building new
porches and making various other I'M
plovements.
RI, Seven Pines Social Club gathered
at the home of Miss Bulah Tile: last
Wednesday evening and 4 most delight
full evening was spent.
Miss Carrie Lyons mas retI -ned from
a visit to Richmond and Is nlahihS PIC
parations to go TO the mountains
Mrs ". D. Wright and little dauSh-
ter Gladys are visiting Mrs Wright
DarentS
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Will Take Two Years to Complete
the Entire Line.
GRADED AS FAR AS ASHLAND
Heavy Work to Be Done Between Guam
tico and Washington-Straight Track
from Ashland to boswell. and
Bridge Across South Anna.
Special Dispatch to The Times)
VA INV 4,

FREDERICKSBURG VA, July IL
1t has been stated that the double track
Ing of the Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad and the Washington
Southern Railroad will be completed by
the spring of 1908. but this is a mis-
take. Trains will not be running over
a double track of the whole line for
about two years. Surveyors of the
route have reached fredericksburg, but
the grading and the laying of the road
bed, has only reached in the neighbor
hood of Ashland, sixteen miles north of
Richmond. The road will be straight
ene6 btween Ashland and boswell. max
ing a straight line between the two
points. n new bridge will be erected
over the South Anna River near Taylors-
vile. about 200 yards from the present
site. The heaviest work on the line
will be- between Quantico and Free
Stone. There is one immense cut to be
made near Free Stone, and it will take
with the most modern appliances. nearly
ten months to do the work at that
point
KILLING OF THE MARTINS
In consequence of a special term OF
the Circuit Court of Stafford county,
to be held on July 18th. which is also
County Court day, for the trial of the
suit of Patrick Martin against the Rich
road for the killing by q fast train of
Martins wife and two daughters at Il
crossing near this city. 1ne County Court
will adjourn from day to day until the
following Monday. when the cases on the
docket will be tried. There are many wit
| nesses in the Martin railroad case. with
able counsel on both sides, and it is
thought that the case will consume sew
eral days.
The Normal School at Tappahonnock. is
progressing satisfactorily. There are
nearly 200 teachers in attendance. and
others are still arriving each day. The
sessions held In the airy courthouse
building, which is we'll suited for che
purpose, and the class rooms are located
in the same building. The visitors are
enjoying the social intercourse of the
occasion. as the people of Tappahannocll
are among the most hospitable In any
section of the State. and pastimes such
as boating. excursions. fishing, driving
outdoor sports and dancing are provided
and nicely distributed through the week
for the entertainment of the strangers.
STEEPLE MADE TALLER.
The large cross on the steeple Of St
Georges Episcopal church. which has
long been such familiar object to resi-
dents here and visitors. has been taken
down, and a handsome copper cap piece
twelve feet high. running to point.
has been put in its place. which en-
phasizes the height of the steeple. which
is one of the talest in the State.
-i,Ar. r L. Brscoe, a merchant OF
this city, has two farms in Spotsylvania
son 1881 bushels Of wheat, making an
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TROUBLESOME TRAMPS
Boring for. Oil and Gas at Waynesboro
With High Hopes.
Especial Dispatch to The Times

Especial Dispatch to The T'mes)
WAYNESBORO. July ia tramp
walked boldly into the front hall OF w
q Gal,aber's residence early Friday. lift
cd a gold watch and made good his es-
cape.
Several DAYS ago Mr.. Riley Conner.
farmer. received a call from one OF the
.'Knights of the Can. The good wife
was getting breakfast and we understand
Il had been placed on the table awaiting
the return of the farmer from the barn.
Willie walked in. ate a hearty meal,
helped himself to two suits Of clothes and
walked away. The theft was soon dis
covered and the farmer gave chase. Inc
clothing was recovered, but Willie and
the hot breakfast made good their escape
The Waynesboro and Basic City Oil,
Gas and Mineral Company began boring
for oil last Thursday week To-day the
dril1er reports 500 feet and everything
working smoothly. The expert in charge
of the work says that the Indications are
good, and those interested are feeling
good over their investment
Should OF! or gas be found In paying
quantity. 1t will take a regiment or two
of soldiers to hold the people down.
Waynesboro already has the building
fever. and is fast going to the front.
Last year over so houses were erected,
and at present there are over % under
contract, with more to follow soon IS
the contractors can see their way to talk
ing on more work This year will run
about 70 new buildings. some of them
residences ranging from $1,000 to $4,000.
The summer hotels are not doing a
rushing business this season. owing to
the cool spring. but the people are be-
ginning to leave the cities for the cool
mountain air. and the hotels will prob
ably be running over before the LIST day
of August
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THE AMERICAN COLLEGE
One of Priests to Be Ordained There
is to Come to This Diocese.

is to Come to This Diocese.
A correspondent of the Catholic visitor
of this city, at the American ColeSe III
Rome, prints this week the follo"ihs
letter which will be of more than niue
interest to Catholics here:
..The annual close of the academlcal
wear 10000 was declared on the eve OF
st. Peter and Paul. After ten days re
treat the general Ordination at the cor
lese taxes place on July 18th On THIS
day Is candidates Gone of whom Is oouno
to our diocese will be promoted TO the
dignity of holy priesthood. The presl-
dent of the college. Rt. Rev BishoL
Macs. of Covington, Ky, VINO startec
for Rome in May. will personally per
form the rich and attractive ceremonies
of the ordination.
'"rhe new priests. who have been I'M
der the guidance of their worthy rector
Very Rev Carron De Becker, LII. u.
will be scattered over nearly the "hoie
United States. Those who are originally
from European countries will go aboard
at Antwerp on September 18th.
I'VE hope that this additional number
OF Louvain priests. though little vii
largely. share in the glorious and ever
increasing success of our holy Mother
the Church.
Our Rt. Rev Bishop Van de Vyve'
has been paying a visit to the college
in April and May, during his sojourn 1T
Belgium. where his Rev. brother has
been reported to be dying. He IS no"
against all hope improving
yours very truly.
"F. 7. X"
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a New Chemical Engine for Fire
Protection.
TO ENTERTAIN THE VETERANS
The Forgery Case Against Young Conn
Con;inued-Dr. William Pitcher Ca
bles Home Announcing His Safe
Arrival in Europe.
Especial Dispatch to Thu Times, !,

PETERSBURG, VA, July 12.-Four i'm
provemen,s Will be completed at Cen
trnI state Hospital this month. The
new chemical engine was placed IN the
tire house this afternoon; the large tank
which has Been built for further fire
protection only needs the finishing
touches the laundry building is almost
complete and the machinery for 1t has
been received. and the soap factory was
begun to-day.
This will complete the improvements
for the present. but others are in con-
temptation.
a. p. Hill Camp will probably make
some provision for the entertainment Of
the veterans of the Seventh Georgia
Regiment. who are expected to be in Pc
tersburg the latter part of this month.
THE FORGERY CASE.
The case against D. V. Conn, who
forged a draft in this city, endorsed by
Mr.. r. D. Davis, has been continued
till Monday.
The Baptist Church at Crewe has de-
cined to accept the resignation Of Mr..
f. M. Moore who was recently extended
unanimous call to the Second Baptist
Church in Petersburg.
1t is not known what effect this action
will have.
Mr.. r. G. Southall, Of Amelia county,
a Democratic candidate for the con-
gressional nomination. has returned home
after spending several days in Peters
burg. Mr.: Southall has made many
friends in this city.
DIR. PITCHER CABLES.
A cable message from DR.. William
Pitcher announces the safe arrival of
himself and bride in Europe.
1<
is visiting his cousin, Mr.. Garrett Sprat-
ley. in Petersburg.
Mr.. ]. r. Blick and daughter, OF
Brunswick county, are visiting friends in
Petersburg.
Miss Ruth Bristow has returned to
Petersburg after a visit to friend in EN-
poria.
Miss Bernice Beasley IS visiting In
Richmond
The Baptist Sunday-School Association,
OF Petersburg will hold thanksgiving
mass meeting at West-End Baptist
Church tomorrow afternoon in recogni-
ton of the many conversions recently
reported by the schools composing the
association.
OLD STREET CELEBRATION.
The Old-Street Presbyterian Church
will celebrate its sixty-ninth anniversary
tomorrow morning. An elaborate pro-
Eramme has been arranged for the occa-
sion. Addresses viii be delivered by
NIessrs. w. 3. NIcIlwaine. ]. Mes. Bucll-
anan. a. ]. Clements. Boiling Moore. G.
N. Hawkins and the pastor, Rev. Harry
w. Pratt
General Stith Boiling has received an
invitation to address the annual reunion
of Confederate Veterans Of Virginia at
Fisher Hill the End Of August and has
also been invited to attend the reunion
of the Grand Army Post at New Field,
Pa, in August.
The White Ribbon Band will accom-
pany the High-Street Church excursion
TO Ruckroe Beach next Thursday The
Soldiers Home Band will give a free
concert. Arrangements have been made
to carry all who wish to so on this oc-
Casion.
The Virginia Passenger and Power
Company has called in all their pass
books issued in Petersburg.
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NEWS OF full TON
AND NEARBY II: TOWNS.
Personal Items and Gossip for
the Week.
BUCKR0E BEACH is POPULAR.
Rush Of Fulton People to the Seaside.
C,,b,,rh,,;tae Eniov Cool Rrae,oe
BUCKR0E BEACH Is POPULAR
Rush Of Fulton People to the Seaside
Suburbanites Enjoy Cool Breezes
and Entertain Visitors from the
City-Some Personal Notes.
eople to the Seaside.

Euckroe Beach will be the home of
several camping parties from Fulton for
the next six weeks There are q num-
her of parties preparing for their annual
s,ay of two weeks at this pleasant and
;,)pular resort. The Fulton Tenting Club
win leave Tuesday over the Chesapeake
and Ohio for two weeks. The party will
consist of Misses Title and Matilda Nell
sen. Emma Porr Pearl Smith and Ar
thur Nielsen. They will be joined at the
beach by Rev. j. t. Routten and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Brown. Of Varina,
will chaperone a party composed OF young
people of Church Hill and Varina. They
leave Tuesday for two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs w. Lloyd Reams will
charerone a party that leaves next week.
Virginia Council, No. 2. of the Daugh-
tiers of Liberty, held an important meet
ing Friday and transacted much busl-
ness. The following officers were in
stalled by Deputy Bradley: Councillor.
Mrs George Kline; Associated Councillor.
Miss Matte Smith; Vice-CouncillOr. Mrs.
James Wade; Associate ViCe-Councillor,
Mrs Oscar Holmes; Outside Guard. Will
lie Whitlow; Inside Guard Ashby Bot
toms: Guide. Mrs. Rock; Financial Sec
rotary, B. r. NARROW; Treasurer. Mrs.
W. j. Mays; Recording Secretary, Mrs.
Josie Roges; Assistant Secretary, Miss
Lou Perry.
Mrs Margaret Eacho is the retiring
councillor and the council has improved
wonderfully while under her directions.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Mays and family,
who have been on visit to relatives,
returned to their home in Primers Point
Friday. Mr. Harold Nelson accom-
panied them for a short stay.
Myrtle, the little daughter OF Captain
and Mrs Frank Thompson. is quite sick.
Eddie. the -year-old son of Mr..
Charles kaufelt, of Louisiana Street, was
quite painfully hurt last week The lit
tie fellow was playing in his fathers
grocery wagon and fell out, sustaining a
deep cut on his head.
Miss t1aJtie NARROW left Friday to
be the guest Of her brother, Rev. Will
liam NARROW. of Glover.
Mrs Richmond Eacho left Friday to
spend several weeks with her brother.
Mr. H j. Mays, of Primers Point.
Bertha, the little daughter Of Mr.. c..
NJ. NIaxey, who has been quite sick for
some time. is improving nicely.
The Sunday-school Of DennyStreet NJ.
E. Church will give their picnic to West
Point on August 18th.
The road the Chesapeake and Ohio has
under construction from Varina into Full
ton in place of the two that We're closed
in order to extend their elevated yards.
is nearly completer. a
| . s
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DIR. RUFFNER HoNoRED
RchooI Superintendent Remember
Their Leader.

Rchool Superintendents Remember
Their Leader.
The conference OF school superinten-
dents recently held at the University OF
Virginia sent the following to Dr. W. Il.
Rufrner. and his reply through his
daughter will be found appended:
The conference OF school superfnten-
dents and teachers assembled at tho Uni.
versity Of Virginia sends cordial greet
Ing to DR.. William Henry RufYner. the
illustrious founder and organizer OF the
public school system OF virginia. and en-
tertains the fervent hope that he may live
long in health. strength. and happiness.
and encourage all who are laboring Il
advance the educational interests of Viz
ginia.
Tho secretary OF this conference II
hereby instructed to convey this greet
ing to Dr. Rufrner.
Lexington. Va, July 4, 1909,
Mr.. Frank P. Brent, University OF Win
ginia:
Dear Shiny father. DR.. W. II. Ruff
ner. to whom writing IS now painful. re-
quests me to acknowledge the receipt
of your favor OF the I'd instant. In which
sou deliver message from Supertnten-
dent SouthaH inviting him to be pres
ent at the conference of superintendent
to be held at University of Virginia
He Is sratified to receive the invitation.
but owing to advancing age and deciin-
| ing strength. he is compelled to deny
| himself the privilege of attending all
such meetings. His interest in school
matters is undiminished. and he feels
| almost elated at the educational meetings
of different kinds which are held this
| summer at the University. and In the
great interest shown in our school work.
| both at home and abroad. He also
| thanks you for the complimentary Ian
guage in which you communicate the
invitation. and sends kind remembrances
and friendly greetings to the Depart
snent of Public Instruction and the SUI
perintendents OF the conference.
Very respectfully,
ANNE II r. BARCLAY.
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STORM IN MECKLENBURG
Houses Damaged and Electric Fuses
Burned Out-Struck by Lightning.
Especial Dispatch to The Ti,nes.o


BOYDTON. VA. July 1.-THE resi-
dence of G. N. Wells. the county treas
urer was struck by lightning Thursday
afternoon. A great deal of damage was
done to the interior OF the building, but
no one was seriously injured. The build
ing had been recently fitted with light
ming rods. which did not seem to pro-
tect the building from damage.
Lightning also visited the office of the
telephone company. which is located in
Mr.. A. T. Snellings' store on Main Street.
and burned out the fuses in the box, but
otherwise did no damage A heavy rain
fail came with the storm. The rain was
very acceptable, Is it had been needed
Tor a good while.
At Baskerville's depot, eight miles east
of here, the residence of Mr.. w. J. Wart-
man. a painter. was struck by lightning
md Mr.. Wartman himself struck down
by the force of the lightning. He was
thought to have been killed. but ,he re-
Yived and will recover.
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Barton Heights News Notes.

Services will be held at the Epiphany
Episcopal Church on Sunday a t II A. NJ.
and P, NJ. The morning service will
be conducted by DR.. Moncure and the
evening service by the Rev. Martin
Johnson.
Mrs. f. A. Ward and daughter, of
Ryland, N. c., are visiting Mrs. George
II. Ware.
Mr. ]. E. Symons, OF North Avenue,
left Yesterday for Cleburne. Johnson
county, Texas. to accept position as
foreman of the G. C. and S. f. shops
Miss Mary Marsten has returned to
her home at Shackeford, King and Queen
county. after a very pleasant Visit TO
Mrs. George II. Ware
Mr.. Thos Farley. Jr., has returned 10
his home from Durham, N. c.. and has
accented a, position as telegraph opera
tor at the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Calvin Sattertield will leave in few
DAYS for Fluvanna county to spend
few weeks with relatives and friends.
Miss Esther Feather, of Brookland
Park. will leave in a few days for Bed
ford county to visit friends
Mr. Henry Christian, who has been
visiting Mrs. James Gordon, OF Chest
nut Hill. has returned to her home, in
Salem, Va.
Mr.. S. P. Jones will leave on Monday
for New York on a business trip.
Mrs. J. H. Ly Brand has returned to
her home in Columbia, S. c., after a
visit to her daughter, Mrs L. 0. Wen
denburg.
Miss Fannie L. Calligan. of Philadel-
phia, Pa. is visiting Mrs Charles Nc
Curdy, of Brookland Park
Mrs NJ E. Jones and daughter. of Ry-
land, N c., are visiting Mr.. George III.
Ware
Mr.. Calvin C. Satterfield and son will
leave next week for Philadelphia to visit
relatives She will be gone several weeks
Mr.. and Mrs Il. ". Sykes and daugh-
ter. Carrie of Roanoke. are visiting Mr.
and Mrs William Henry Beveridge.
Rev c. P. Scott left yesterday for Ar
vonia.
Services will be held at the Overbrook
Presbyterian Church on Sunday at P.
NJ. conducted by the pastor, Mr.. Irvine
Mrs r. Lindsay Walker. accompanied
by Miss Ruby Campbell. of Campbell.
Albemarle county. is visiting Mrs. Calvin
C. Satterfield.
Miss Mary Cole and brother, Leslie. OF
Hampton. are visiting Mr.. j. NJ Briggs.
Mrs. Grace Christian, who has been
visiting her mother. Mrs. ". T. Chris
tam, has returned to her home, in Bal
timore.
Miss Alma Christian and sister, Eliza
beth. have left for Charlotte, n. c.,
to visit friends and relatives.
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CHILD DROWNED IN DOCK
Little Eugene Godsey Played Too Nea
the Daath Iran

Little Eugene Godsey. son of Mr. Will
lia.n Godsey. No. 1910 East Main Street.
was drowned in the dock at the foot Of
Eighteenth Street. early yesterday after
room. The child was playing near the
dock and fell in the water. The little
fellow was only six years of age and
could not help himscf out of the water;
neither could his juvenile companions.
Joe Edwards was sent for and succeeded
after many attempts in finding the body
and bringing It to the surface.
Coroner Taylor viewed the remains and
when he had learned of the circumstances
deemed an inquest unnecessary.
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the members OF

what az surprise to the members OF
the congregation.
1t had all along been the general Inn
preston that Rev DR. Evans. Of Rich
mond would be asked TO accept So
far as can be learned. however such
was not the case. it Is said the mem
bers of the vestry called on Rev. Mr.
Morton first His appointment seems to
meet with satisfaction among the mem
bers OF the congregation.
He has rendered his resignation as
pastor of his present church to take Of
feet August L.. and it Is expected that
he will assume charge of the church In
this city early IN september.
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CANE AS A SURPRISE
Rev. William j. Morton Called to Chris
Church in Alexandria.
,snecia, DI.natch to The Times.

Especial Dispatch to The Times
ALEXANDRIA. VA, July H-The
news from Harrisonburg, Va. published
IN the morning papers. to the effect that
Rev William ]. Morton. pastor of Eman-
he, Episcopal Church, Harrisonburg,
Va. has been called to accept the pas
.oral duties of Christ Episcopal Church,
.hts city, to fill the vacancy caused by
The resignation of Rev. Bergman Green.
who recently resigned to accept a pro-
,essorship at the Episcopal Theological
Seminary, west of this city. came some
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-13
COMMITTEES NAMED
<orking Bodies of Mechanics Institute
Named by President Whitehurst.

The following standing committees
have been named for the ensuing year by
President w j. Whitehurst, of the Vir-
ginia Mechanics Institute:
Schools-Mann S. Quarles, chairman;
James D. Crump, E. P Valentine. E j.
Bosher, Thomas F. Jeffress.
Exhibition E. r. Archer. chairman;
Henry E. Holms, Edgar II. Ferguson.
John w Robert, J. Stewart Bryan.
Lectures W. E. Simons. chairman;
Marx Gunst, B. Rand Wexford.
Library John Chamblin, chairman
Thomas G, Williams. Jr.. H. NJ. Starke.
Inventions-J F. Johnson. chairman
Joseph B. Welsh, p. F. Greenwood
Finance-E J. Bosher. chairman; A.
Bargamin, Thomas G. Williams, Jr,
Henry Hutzler, L. T. Christian.
tProperty-L T. Christian. chairman;
Henry E. Holms. John w. Rothert.
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Leaving regretted.

Especial Dispatch to The Times>
HARRlSONBURG. VA. July 12-Rev.
William j. Morton. rector OF Emanuel
Episcopal Church. yesterday rendered
to the vestry his resignation. to take
effect September lst- Rev. Morton has
received and will accept call to Christ
Episcopal Church. of Alexandria, Va
His resignation was quite surprise. and
is much regretted.
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BISHOP POTTER TO WE'D
His Engagement to Mrs Alfred Corning
Clark is Announced.
By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK. July 1.-THE enga cement
is announced of the Right Rev Henry
c. Potter. D. D., Bishop of New York.
to Mrs. Alfred Corning Clark, of this
city. and of CooperStown. n. Y. Mrs.
Clark is a well-known philanthropist and
patron of art.
Bishop Potter is now in Europe. The
date of the marriage has not yet been
settled.
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Ambulance Work.

George Barker had his shoulder badly
Lru'sed yesterday afternoon while at work
at the Board of Health stables. He was
treated by DIR. Syc1e. of the Ambulance
Cops. and left
J. [. Crouch had his foot mashed at
Twenty-frst and Cary Streets ut Is
o'clock yesterday afternoon. He was
treated by Dr. Sycle. of the Ambulancs
CorpS.
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MOB WAS QUELLED
Took Determined Efforts Of Police to
Save Negroes Life.
(By Associated press.)

ST, LOUIS, MO. July 12.-Chief Of Po-
lice Hauss. of East ST. Louis. supported
bv a squad Of policemen. armed with
clubs and pistols, beat off crowd Of
angry men that gathered about the po-
lice station at late hour last night and
demanded the custody of Charles Gage.
a negro, who is held prisoner charged
with an assault upon a prominent young
woman The determined efforts by the
police had the effect of quelllng the
crowd.
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Musicians Meet To-Day.

An Important meeting of the Musical
Association of this city will be held at
Concordia Hall. on Broad Street to-day
at noon. Secretary Thiow has issued
an urgent call to members to be present.
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Ssdlment or SCI
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys; If It stains
your linen 1t Is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble: too
frequent desire to
pass 1t or pain in
the back is also
kidneys and biad-