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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-02-24
4 school for Grorn-yps.

Gastonia IN. C.) Gazette.
The StatoSvillc Landmark refers to
the pluck OF a boy Ii years old and or
a man twice that age who recently
bucltled down to books ut Buie's Creek
academy without knowing how to read.
The boy didn't know his letters, the
man began in the first reader. Yes.
that ia plucky in n sense. Not tina
the task is so great, but that the
nerve to get ones consent to undertake
II nj those ages is so rare. But It
ought not to he rare. The tasl; is not
great, not diilcult OF accomplishment.
Little children who live wi,h books
and picture blocks learn 10 read be-
lore they are six years % age. learn
without special teaching; with some
direct and regular instruction they
would learn We do not believe
that there Is in the state an iNiterate
grown man of ordinary Intelligence
and industry that could not learn to
read in six weeks. write in ten weeks,
and get a good beginning in arithmetic
In a few more weeks, If he would only
give these things attention and reg
ular study. Why hasn't somebody
started 81 school for grown men who
cannot read and write? The gap be-
tween the man who cannot read and
the man who can-how great and how
wide 1T ia! What ~storehouses OF rich
ness and vast md fertile fields are
shut away from him who cannot read.
beyond the Alps lies Italy-and the
Alps in this case are not impossible.
The gap is wide but not difficult 10
him who tries, and the prize is SO
worth the winning! The man who
cannot thinks the way Is hard. the
man who can knows ii Is not. The
grown man who annot read ard write
somebody show him. somebody HELM
him. Here's missionary work for one.
and priceless happiness for two.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-02-24
4 PREACHER WITH a RECORD.
The Rev. John Ruppe Of GnHney Has
We'd l3S Matrimonial Knnis.

Special to The State.
CARNEY, Feb. 15.-Rev. John Ruppe,
who has possibly married more cou-
pies than any other man I'm this coun-
ty, married two more North Carolina
couples last Sunday. These were Mr..
~. Moore and Miss L.. Il. Settlemyer,
or Henrietta, and Mr.. c.. "A. Hawkins
and Miss Hattie McSwain, of Boiling
Springs. This makes a total OF 43S
knots tied by this aged divine. Many
are the people who can date their
greatest happiness to the time when
they stood trembling before him.
Miss Blanche Wilson has gone on
n trip north.
Mr.. III. *. Osborne has
himself a candidate for the office of
alderman from Ward Six.
Mr.. r. Davenport has sold his gro
Gerry business to Mrs. r. Davenport,
who Will conduct the business at the
same place. Mr.. Davenport will he
a knight of h grip. His line
will be groceries.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-02-24
Help is Appreciated.

eOpIe TRecorder (COIOred).
1t is indeed gratifying to note the
interest the Columbia Daily State, the
white citizens of Columbia and else
where. and DR.. Ray of lower Richland
county are taking in raising and dis
tributing contributions of n food
and clothing for and to the colored suf
ferers Of lower Richland. All remem-
Der how their crops were all swept
away by hail. wind and rain last year.
n how hundreds of the poorer class
have undergone almost starvation.
Now these white friends, from their
bounteous storehouses. are most llber-
ally contributing to the needs of the
sufferers.
more appreciate this manifest Chris-
tian beneicence. May the blessed Lord
restore to these ~benefactors ten fold.
We hank them, is about the only pay
back that we can give.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-02-24
spEcULATons IN TROUBLE.
Have Been Surfing War Rumor 4
LtnLY for Money purnoaca.

Rome, Feb. 21.-Rumors OF warlike
preparations by Italy having been cir
a semi-oflcial communication
has emanated from the government
which is in substance as follows:
stories of alleged ornaments and of
the movements of warships and troops
for service abroad are entirely false.
Indications exist that his IA Sc news
is connected with stock exchange
Speculations and those responsible
have been brought before the law
courts to be punished according to law
with imprisonment Of from three to
thirty months.
The communication evidently alludes
to the insistence by a portion of the
press that Italy will he antagonistic to
Austria in the Balkans and to the
predictions of International complica-
tions nus causing n fall In Italian
bonds and a rise in the exchange on
gold.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-02-24
A TntnI Exnlosinn.

Buffalo, N. Y. Feb. 21.--Two men
were asphyxiated, one burned to death
and several were seriously infused in
an explosion of blast furnace gas at
the plant OF the Lackawanna Steel
company today. The dead are: Geo.
Reynolds, a mason; Michael s. Smith,
a mason. Frank Prenatt, employed in
the power house.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-02-24

Baltimore, Feb. 21.--It was thought
that not a life was lost in the fire here,
but a charred body supposed TO be
that of a colored man has been found
IN the water at Bowley's wharf. The
body is SO badly burned as to DO un-
~IepoR0izabla,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-02-24

DIR. Jnmeson's Success.
Cspo Town, Feb. 51.-Dr. Jameson
has succeeded IN completing q cabinet,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-02-24
Columbia. S. c.. Feb. Is. 1904.
FRO nlx u Nilh,n-n

tOlumDla, >. u, EcD. 10, 1904.
Mr.. Frank p. Milburn.
Dear Sir: I have this day been
through the capitol building at Co
lumbia. S. c., and after looking over
the work i am satisfied that the work
done by the contractor is a faithful
performance of the spirit and intent
of the plans II specifications. as the
done is worth n great deal more
than his contract price.
! also read MIR. Hunts report as to
steel ceiling and floor light and am
satisfied that he is entirely too high in
his valuation of the ceiling, and that
the floor light appears to have beer
used or walked upon before the cement
set, in which case the damages would
not appear for some time.
And / would say further, that i'm re-
pairing or adding to buildings there
are a great many things which no
ability III the part OF the architect can
forsee. and which nave to be taken up
as they develop: so. after carefully
looking over h matter. i am satisfied
that n criticisms upon yourself and
contractors are Wicalled for and I'M
just.
1 find that the granite used is not as
hard as the ORIGINAL granite; the
texture being coarser, Ii would not
take the same finish. / find that the
specifications provide that each class
and style of work shall be so many
cuts N the old work would not be
taken by the contractor as his guide
In performing his work. while the gen
eral STYLE and outlines would be the
same.
/ do not consider that the remova
OF the two columns mentioned in Mr..
hunts report would weaken the struc-
ture. L think the manner I'm which you
provided for the change was proper. /
find tho thickness of the ceiling and
cutters arc such as are used on all
good buildings.
1T is my experience as a contractor
for 20 ear that a number of roofs
leak for some time after the building
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21
INSTALLED OFFICERS
OF NATIONAL UNION
Retiring President Is Given a Handsome
Watch Charm.

officers of Congressional Council. No.
seq. National Union. were installed by
Charles F. Hendler. representing the
cabinet OF the national organization. at
the meeting held last evening at Typo
graphical Temple. as follows:
4. 3. Wade. president: n. j. Lillian.
vice president. Thomas J. Monahan,
speaker: Elmer Johnson. ex-president
Preston y. Wright. secretary: E 3.
ISel- financial secretary; a. E. Riddle.
treasurer; Daniel l.. Sansom chaplain
HenJamln Hayes. usher; G. l.. Streb.
Sergeant-at-arms. and J. F. Richardson
doorkeeper.
At the conclusion of the installa ton
ceremonies. Mr. Hendle-. on behalf OF
the members OF the Congressional
Council. presented to the retiring preSi-
dent. Elmer Johnson, a handsome watch
charm In recognition OF his faithful
services. The charm Is made in the
shape Of the emblem of the order 1t Is
made Of gold and enamel. and the
star In the center of the medal Is set
with diamond. The charm also bears
Mr.. Johnson's name.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21
: THE NEWS OF GEORGETOWN >
GRADING DEEP CUT HILL.

The work of grading Deep Cut Hill by
the District force is rapidly progressing
About one-half of the work has been
completed. Deep Cut Hill is that por-
ton of Wisconsin Avenue just beyond
the powerhouse Of the Georgetown and
Tenleytown electric line.
This Improvement was mainly brought
about through the combined efforts az
the Cathedral Heights and the TenIev-
town Citizens Associations. This deem
incline has been the scene of many acct
dents, mninly runaways. besides the
hardships il worked upon horses at
tached TO heavily laden wagons.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21
MACKEY TO PROSECUTE
FIRST MURDER CASE

Crandan Mackey. who was recently
elected commonwealth attorney for
Alexandria county Virginia. will make
his first appearance as public prose
cutor next Monday. at the trial of John
Williams. a negro. at the county court,
Fort Myer Heights.
Williams is indicted for the murder
OF Joseph Johnson. also negro, on
November 3 last. on the Washington
Road. near Alexandra
Messrs. MOncure * Machen will APP
pear as counsel for the defendant
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21
SoiIed UndermusIins and Odd
Lots ChiId'S Goods

Muslin and Cambria Drawers, Short
Skirts, French Corset Covers. Chem
ise. Aprons, Childrens Canton Elan
mel Drawers. Skirts. and 1Oc
aprons, reduced 10
Small lot of Woven Knit Skirts.
YOKE bands. gray and blue stripes:
70 70 81 iEches long. Were SOC. n 0c
reduced to.................... ~
Small lot OF Thompson's Corsets.
french coutil. long and medium,
black and white, size IS only. 1Nc
Were 81 and $50. reduced TO. ~
Small lot OF Infants FlanneIette
kifnonos. Sacques. silk CAPS. Knit
Toques. Ladies' Knit Squares. Tnc
ana Fascinators- Reduced to- III
is Childrens Black Velvet and
White SILK Caps. high and French
styles, trimmed with fur. ribbon. and
lace Were S1-25 TO s19S; TO roc
Fancy Eiderdown Coats: heavily
lined; collars trimmed with fur;
months to years. Reduced AOc
NO--------- ---------s....-.- r ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21
RECOVERING FROM BURNS.

Mary Robertson, of 1908 Bank Street
who has been a patient at the George
town University Hospital. SUFFERING
from burns, has almost entirely recov-
cred from her Injuries. The woman
was burned about one week ago at her
home She was seized with a conv,,l-
sion, during which she kicked over q
small stove, the red-hot Goals severely
burning her about the face and right
aSrn. The woman is about forty years
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21
View Of Commissioner.
Suggestions offered.

Many differing views have been pre-
scented to the board. and many sugges-
tions which had to be seriously consid-
cred The board had hoped to report at
the opening OF the present session OF
Congress, but unavoidable delays caused
chiefly by the presentation Of new sug-
gesticns have retarded it's work I un-
cerstaEd that It is almost ready 10 SUBJ
init its eill- Pending it's report, il has
seemed best 10 withhold final action on
House pill 1897, regulating the sale OF
io.soHs in the District Of Columbia. be-
cause the boards report will give the
commissioners just the light they will
require for their report 70 Congress.
he House bill referred TO would nat
uraily go. in the Office process here. to
the Health Officer and not 70 the Coro-
ner We have already the Coroner
statement that such legislation is neces-
sary, but for the form and contents Of
such bill the practice has been to con
SUIT the Health Officer A prompt re-
port VIII be made upon the House bin as
soon as the Board Of Pharmacy reports
which VIII probably be within a week .
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21
MAYOR OF YOUNGSTOWN
STUDYING FILTRATION

Mayor G. j. Campbell and ten citizens
OF Youngstown. Ohio. are in Washing
ton to make an inspection of the fltra-
ZION plant which Contractor l.. * Davis
Is constructing for the city
ne mayor said the water from the
Mahoning River which is used in his
Town Is usually much muddier than even
the Potomac, and that the party Is 10
look over the local plant. If it suits II
Is probable that Contractor Davis will
De asked to build another one at
Youngstown
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21
CAR AND WAGON COLLIDE.

Car 297, of the Georgetown and Ten
leytown line. at GAS o'clock last even
ing collided with a wagon driven by
John Fairfax. on Wisconsin Avenue.
near the District line Two fuses Of the
car were burned out and the wagon
shghtly damaged as the result Of the
accident. No one was injured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21

The Times has opened a branch Office
Tor the receiving of want advertiser ailt :
and subscriptions for The Evening and
sunday Times at w. II. Clarxe's estab-
Hshrneht. 1919 32d st. NV. Advertise
ments will be received at regular Of
nee rates, and any complaints for the
non-delivery Of papers will receive
prompt attention at this agency.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21
BOARD APPROVES
THE TIMES FIGHT
Asks Additional Money for
Night Schools.
AGE LIMIT TO BE REMOVED
District Commissioners, According to
Their Promise, Must Now Recon-
mend Estimate.

Recommendation affecting the night
school system of the District were made
at meeting Of the Board OF Educa-
ton last night
Supt. A. T. Stuart submitted his esti-
mate of the amount necessary to OPP
crate the night schools for the remainder
Of the session. and the board. in turn.
recommended that the item be APP
proved by the Commissioners. The
amount is $500. which with the pres
ent appropriation OF 5000, would main
tain the night schools until April J..
Without the additional appropriation.
superintendent Stuart sets forth that
the schools would perhaps have TO close
by February Is
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21
STEALING LEAD PIPE.

r. A Casilear, of 1925 Thirty-second
street northeast, a real estate broker
mas complained to the police Of the theft
Of number OF spigots and also some
lead pine from his house. 3O19 n Street
northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21
ADDRESS ON PHILIPPINFs

James +. Smith gave an interesting
talk last night at Linthicum Hall his
subject being THE Philippines" Mr.
Smith has Travelled to almost all parts
Of the world. and speaks several dir
ferent languages.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21
Remnanfs-Lfnings.

Remnants of Fast Black Spun
glass Innings. such as Shadow
silks. Sateens, and Percalines.
Worth of the piece up 10 lSc a
lengths S "a at YARD a Yard. rs'Anan. 64c
Remnants OF Colored Percalines.
a quality well and favora INV
known. Remnant price. tomor- &c
row, a yard. ............. D
First fioor-Bargain Tables.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21
CLASS OFFICERS ELECTED.

Officers of the graduating class of
1904 Woods Commercial College. have
been elected as follows: President
James n. England: vice president. p. O.
SHAW; secretary. Annie II. Robey, and
treasurer. c. Helen Taylor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21
TO CURE GRIP IN TWO DAYS
NEW GEORGETOWN BRANCH.

Laxative Bromo Quinine removes the cause.
get the genuine, cali for the full name. Csc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21
Remnanrs 4 MirIinerr-

Women's, Misses. and Children's
Trimmed Ready-to-wear Hats. In
good colors and shapes. Reduced
from sSc TO $1-sS. for clearance A Oc
Chilcren's and Misses Untrimmed
Felt Hats in excellent shapes and
SRo e@5sr+ Were Were soc and CSC y &c
tancy Feather Wings and Pom
pons. in good colors. Were 1Gc
z3c 10 15c. Remnant price,. ~
Second floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21
no CURE A COLD IN OWE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All drug.
gists refund the money if il fails to cure.
z. W. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21
ReM.,ants-Bratds.

Short lengths OF Braid. that have
been such popular sellers Will be
closed out tomorrow at a fraction
OF thelr real worth Lengths. TO
IL yards. Morrow and medium &C
lengths. Clearance price a yd... -
1000 yards Silk and Mohair Rraids
In black. white. cOlors. combination
anS Persian effects. y TO ~ inches
wide An excellent trimming for
children'S dresses and Vomen's
FANCY blouses. Were 10c 10 2Oc &c
yard. Clearance price yd....... >
First Floor-Bargain Tables.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21
Remnanrs-Arr Goods.

Pure Linen DOylies and Picture
frames, stamped in good designs
for for working. Reduced to three &C
$500 1000. .--.-...---.-- -
Pillow Tops. OF Princess Cloth.
stamped In Oriental colors aud
designs Reduced TO two &C
Battenberg Lace Patterns. of
center Pieces. DGylies. Collars.
Scarfs. HandkerSa-sefs. etc. Re Z
duced 10. each --..-.-..-.O
Hemstitcbed Doylies. with col
ored borders: stamped for &C
working. REDUCED to. each. ,
Odds and eEds L. Yarns. Re &C
dueed TO. a skcin. y
First floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21

Snkoline Remnants. all SO inches
wide In lengths ! to 10
yards Clearance price a -.-6Ic
sdiu-... ..-----.--..--..-...O
odd pieces 36-inch Buriap in ter
"a Gotta and blue. Clearance &C
price a yard. .
los half pairs French Madras Cur
tains, yards Lonesome can be
matched in pairs. Were s. hQc
65 French Steel Bayonets. relics
OF the Wv of 1878. excellent for
cosy corners. Clearance orc
price each. ..........-....-.... Z >
10 pieces Simpson Art Ticking.
full 36-inch vide new
designs. Clearance a 11Ic
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21
Favorite Flowers.

Everyone favors Yi0lets. and Guide $
Niolsts most of ali At their best now.
124 F.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21
Underwear Oddments.

Odd lot Of Children's Two-thirds
Wool Vests. Pants. and Drawers;
plain and ribbed; broken sizes; 4 &C
Odd lot Of Women's Black Oneita
Union Suits. almost all sizes, n &c
reduced from 75c to. - >
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21
Would Remove Limit.

The board also recommended that the
age limit Of twenty-one years for night
school students be removed
Promises have been obtained by The
Times from the District Commissioners
that deficiency estimate will be APP
proved by them. If so recommended
by the Board Of Education. Members
of the Appropriations Committee have
also promised to urge the passage II
any bin en- the subject submitted by
the Commissioners. and so there is
every indication that an additional al,-
preparation VIII be granted, and the age
limit removed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21
Lining Remnants.
DOmesti Remnants.

Remnants OF Black Brocaded Sat
cen. In good lengths. from 21k 10 10
yards; suitable for waists and
dresses dresses; good assortment 101c
Short lengths Of Unbleached Can
ton Fl2nnel; lengths from 2is TO 10
yards; good. heavy fleece; suitable
Tor undergarments. Friday A Ic
- q
Remnants Of Dress Ginghams. In
blue and gray and pink stripes; suit
able Tor skirts and children's &c
dresses. Friday at................OS
Short lengths Of Light and Dark
Prints and other goods from our own
STOCK; all good lengths. Fri QZc
day %
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21
ant Iron Stairways.

The board also passed a supplementary
recommendation TO the Commissioners
for $4,000 to be used for replacing
wooden stairways with iron or stona
The action is the result of a recent in
vest gaticn as to the protection against
fire I'm the schools. and in view OF pro-
tecting the pupils from possible danger
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21
Remnants Ntckwear.

A broken assortment OF oar reg
ular 2oc Wash Stocks. Persian En-
brOidered Stocks. Fancy Silk Stocks
and Arabian Linen Stocks, 10 be
closed out tomorrow at Just 10Ic
nah price-viz. ---.------..-.----Az 2
50 dozen Stocks. comprising our
regular sec Neckwear. and consist
ing OF Fancy Beaded Stocks. Mill
tary Stocks. Fagotted Stocks. with
chiffon bows; Embroidered stocks.
and Panne Velvet Stocks. - &C
Remnant price Z >
First fioor-Bargain Tables.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21
sI.as to Baltimore and Return s1as

Via Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets on
sale Saturday and Sunday limited for
return 60 last train leaving Baltimore
Sunday night; good on all trains except
the Congressional Limited.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21
Remnaars-Raists.

Black and Blue Percale Waists
with neat white stripes Sizes "a
and 36. Were SOC. Remnant . &C
White Canvas Waists with neat
black dots and figures: all
sizes. Were soc. Remnant EnC
Atwood FLANNEL Waists in u va
riety of shedes. all sizes. but not in
all shades. Were S125 and 4 nc
$3.50. Remnant price. u y
s White Madras Waists OF best
material: sizes 40 TO ~ 81 m
Were $3.50. Reduced to-. IsOV
Second Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-21
handkerchief

Lot of Childrens Initial Hem
stitched Handkerchiefs. almost QIC
all letters. Friday. each. at. %
Lot Of Women's Regular l2IRc
Swiss Embroidered Handker-
chiefs, dainty styles, reduced TIC