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The Washington times., 1905-03-29
Maydwell Again Secretary.

G. E. Maydwell, of 3aS A street north
east. Washington, was unanimously re-
elected secretary of the conference
A motion to have the name of Bishop
Luther B. Wilson, of Chattanooga,
Tenn, placed at the head OF the confer
ence roll call and called at every meet
ing, was carried amid great applause.
Bishop Wilson was formerly a pastor in
this city
1t was then decided to hold at II
o'clock tomorrow morning memorial
services for the three members OF the
conference who have died during the
past year.
The Rev. DR.. Homer Eaton, on behalf
of the Methodist book concern in New
York city, made a brief address, saving
the affairs of the concern are now in a
prosperous condition. He said ne
thought the displaced book depository
in Baltimore could be replaced bv some
other arrangement for furnishing the
conference with books. This ELECTED
great applause from the assemblage,
DIR. Eaton urged hearty support of the
book concern, saving il keeps good liter
atuTe before the Methodfsts and before
their children.
Preachers Aid Society.
The report of the Preachers Aid So
ciety OF the conference was then read
by the Secretary, showing that it had
collected from various sources s15, ,60S.s7
of which amount 5000 has been paid to
preachers and widows. The balance the
society now has in bank is g. 3i55I.
Bishop Moore laid before the confer
ence a letter from the Rev. Z. J. Camp
bell. of Hagerstown, Md, asking permiS-
sion to withdraw from tie Methodist
ministry. The conference Vote4 that t1f
request be granted.
This afternoon the conference vii
mark the temperance anniversary
when addresses will be made by LANES
L. Ewin, president of the ArI-Saloor
League in the District Of Columbia, 2IIt
the Rev. W. i. Sheridan. -. IL. This
evening several addresses VIII be made
On mission work. The conference vii
be in session until neHt Tuesuay -nora
ing
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and Alice III. "a.
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The Washington times., 1905-03-29

Lay Fcver-InfQenza
kinney Diseases
La Grippe
Leucorriaea
Liver Troubles
Malaria-S eu-algia
Many Heart Troubles
PiIes-Pneumonia
Pleurisy-Quinsy
rheumatism
Scrofula-Syphilis
Skin Diseases
Stomach Troubles
Throat Troubles
Tuberculosis
Tumors-Ulcers
Varicocele
Women's Diseases
The Washington times., 1905-03-29

Asthma
Abscess s-Anenlia
Bronchitis
Blood Poison
Brigbts Disease
Bowel Troubles
Coughs-Colds
Consumption
Colic-Cronp
Constipation
catarrh-Cancer
Observation-Disclosures
Dancrun-DrHpsy
Dyspepsia
Eczema-Eryslpelas
reYer-Gall Stones
Goitre-Gout
Gonorrhea-Glest
The Washington times., 1905-03-29
Need of Such Teaching.

Dr. MeNim reiterated his frequently
expressed belief as to the needs of moral
teaching III the schools. stating that no
theology no sectarianism, no prayer
book. were needed-sinply a recognition
of Cod AS many as dozen men, said
the speaker came to the interdenominA-
tional meeting without invita- ton and
cast their votes against the resolution.
At the close OF his renarks DR.. MckiIn
called for volunteers to circulate petit
tons. and several people responded
DR.. Tomkins on Wealth.
The discussion of the question of moral
teaching In the schools came at the close
OF a lecture by the Rev. DR.. Floyd w.
Tomkins. rector of the Holy Trinity
Church. Philadelphia. The latter's sub
ject was Christian SteIsa cdship," and
was the third of a series ef five lectures
On Christian ideals delivered rnder the
auspices of the Churchmen' League.
DR. Tomkins confined himself to 6s-
cussion OF the stewardship Of wealth,
declaring that the possession and acdui-
sttion of vast fortunes lead 70 temp
tations, and he deprecated the tendency
of the day which keeps the pursuit OF
wealth constantly before the minds CT
the young people. Business men should
have higher deals, said DIR. Tomkins
and the municipal and Stale govern
ments came In for severe criticism be-
cause OF the weight mons5 has in
shipping legislation.
The church should touch no gift thai
is not clean money, honestly get, SAID
the lecturer II conclusion
The Washington times., 1905-03-29
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Chamber1a u % S.aa
Contains absol us,
and for coughs, 1p-
ing cough 1T ha by
all druggists.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-08
COQUELIN'S WIT WON THE DAY.

One of the most famous of the
Quarter Latin clubs in Paris is the
one which is called THE Sub Rosa, !"
and the most famous Of its members is
the great actor Coquelin, pere, but the
story of his election has not yet been
told in print, says Warwick James
Price in Success Magazine.
He was present. one night, at the
clubs late supper, weekly feast and.
having heard that there was vacancy
in the roll, applied for membership.
Now the only rules of the Sub Rosa"
men are: Think much. Write little.
Be as silent as you can The presid-
ing officer. with this last rule in mind
answered the applicant by placing be-
fore hibn a tumbler filed 80 full Of wa
ter that another drop would have
caused it to run over. Coquelin under
stood. He had evidently been misin-
formed about vacancy, the club
membership was obviously full.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-08

The Mardi Gras luncheon given yes
terday at the ST. Francis by Mrs Fer
nando Pfingst and Mrs. John i. Porter
was the most elaborate affair OF It's
kind given in town for several years.
The carnival spirit prevailed In every
detail, fayors and decoration uniquely
carrying out the Mardi Gras intent
A miniature procession of toys repre-
senting many grotesque creatures was
the feature of the center table, caus-
ing much merriment. One hundred and
fifty guests were dispersed about eleven
tables under a beautiful trellis OF bam-
boo and smilax, from which were sus-
pended red and yellow flowers. masques
and souvenirs. Each table, at which pre-
sided a hostess, was ornate with spring
flowers and crystal candlesticks, whose
colored shades were partly covered oy
tiny black Mosques, giving a unique
and fascinating effect. The hostesses.
by honor, assisting Mrs. Porter and
Mrs. Pfingst, were: Mrs. Thomas Por-
ter Bishop, Mrs. A. S. Baldwin, Mrs.
Edward Houghton, Mrs. Z. c. Wright.
Mrs. George Bates. Mrs. Harry Bates,
Mrs Philip Galpin, Mrs. Linda Bryan,
Miss Laura Kimber- Mrs. Porter wore
a handsome gown of black chiffon silk
and point. Mrs. Pfnsst presented
stunning appearance in rich gray silk
lace over violet silk, with knots Of
violet velvet about the bodice. Her
hat. wide brimmed gray. was covered
with violets and violet plumes.
Mrs. Gertrude Atherton was the
guest of honor at reception held yes
terday by Mrs. Edward Selburn Eyre
in her home on Sacramento street. In
the drawing-room were quantities Of
fruit blossoms and spring flowers. Re
ceiving with Mrs. Eyre were Mrs
Atherton, Mrs. Percy Selby, Mrs. Per-
cy Moore, Mrs. Perry Eyre, Mrs. Rich
ard B. Girvin, Mrs. Willis Polk, Mrs
William B. Tubbs. Mrs William B.
Brown, Mrs. Carter Pitkin Pomeroy.
Miss Christine Pomeroy, Miss Anita
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-08
A NEW SUN SPOT THEORY.

the aurora borealis. The sun spot is
an extra large mass that falls by its
weight below the light or on one side
of it. by such act. getting between
said light and the sun outside the lower
southern pole opening. casting on the
sun an ellipse shape Of the large mass
in its struggle with the light This
light always conquers, melting and
sending the mass all up again as vapor
OF down out of the south opening
The light is a candle for warming the
earth in temperate heat. Electric ac-
tion believe to be the motor power TO
turn the earth around and there is
also a center magnet In the inside to
magnetic all objects on the earth's
surface. MRS. ANNA ADOLPH.
Hanford. Cal March 5.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-08
HOW OLD JOB
WAS SOON WON
BY FRANK H. SWEET

And it won't cost over seventy-five
dollars
did the windmill man say that? ?''
Yes, and the bottom meadow on
the lower side, that's always wet,
could, be drained for a hundred and
fifty. 1t would make a splendid land
them
"A hundred and ffty-seventy-five, T"
unused Job thoughtfully. Twould
pay big if it could be done" Then,
gruffly and turning his face abruptly
to the wall But what am l talk
ing about? Being sick makes man
childish. Just because the windmill
happens to turn out all right isn't any
reason why the next thing should
When she went out softly his eyes
were closed. But he was not asleep.
He was thinking.
The next morning when she brought
in his breakfast he was up and dressed
but trembling with weakness.
Fix me some crutches. Betty, he
said, his voice a little less gruff than
usual; .-or maybe two stout canes will
do. Then We'll go out and look at the
windmill. / want you to send for the
man to come and tell me his ideas
about the bottom meadow and the
pasture
When there came a light tap upon
his door that afternoon he was in a
half doze. To his drowsy Come in
instead of keen, misunderstanding
man. as he had expected. there enter
ed a neatly dressed young woman
with bright face and quiet gray eyes.
Just now there was something very
like laughter in the eyes. Old job
stared.
Maggie Stanwoodi" he exclaimed.
Yes, sir. You sent for me-
"I-sent for you?"
About the, irrigation and drainage,
you know" she hastened TO add. I've
brought some figures and diagrams. :
She drew a chair to the bedside and
began to unroll some papers.
Old Job had half risen in bed. Now
he sank down, his mouth opening and
closing. But he was beginning to
comprehend. you planned the wind
mill and the rest?' he demanded.
Yes, sir. I've seen a good deal of
such work done, and studied into 1t
some. l believed l could do this job
as we'll as a professional, and it would
save you the expense"
Does Hiram know?"
Certainly not. Hiram's away at
college
Old Jobs mouth continued to open
and shut, though all it said was ~ m !,
huhl' But in the unconscious ejacu-
lation much that had seemed ingrained
in his lite went out and much-look-
ing into the friendly gray eyes before
him-that had not been there came in.
His grim face softened.
You think the work can be done
for what you said ?"
Il am sure Of it,
There was something in her face
that made him add:
And you think there are plenty
more things on the farm that could be
done?"
Yes" plenty of them her eyes
again smiling.
Well" with a long breath. II guess
YOU can write and tell Hiram. that you
and I are running up against whole
lot of snags on the farm and pulling
them out. And--and you can add that
I've took back all | said about you
being d set-up college girl and no ac-
count. If YOU two have anything to
fix UP 1 won't say another word.
Then he held out his big, horny hand
and closed ii around her small brown
one. Copyright, 1905, by Frank h
Sweet.l
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-08

nice. Here" and she laid a roll of
money on the bed beside him; it's
what there was left, forty-two dol
lars
Old Job stared at her. You don't
mean they've found water, off there to
the end of the barn?" he demanded.
Yes tremulously, "and it's such
nice water, just like spring. We've
got 1t piped in the barn, in three
places, and into the house. 1t runs
right into my sink. oh, job" her
voice catching in a happy sob at the
thought, .everything's going to be so
eesy for us now. And you said we
could use the three hundred dollars
Yes" He picked up the little roll
with an odd look on his hard, old face.
But | don't quite understand, Betty.
supposed the man would say the
windmill came to just three hundred
dollars, and that it wouldn't pull up
water then. And about all the piping
you spoke of? / wasn't meaning to do
that. Didn't it cost lot? And what
did the man charge o.
"He-she didn't charge cent, job
a little confusedly. 1T was one of the
neighpors. And the windmill and pip
ing only cost two hundred and forty
dollars, and some extras about twenty
more. There was forty-two dollars
left
Old Job was silent for some min
utes. Then he pushed the money to-
ward her.
Put it in some house fixin's.
Betty he said gruff1y. II was willing
to pay three hundred
"Then let's run some pipe to the
upland pasture behind the barn, she
urged eagerly. You know it's always
been too dry to crop. But If it's irri-
gated it'll be one of the best fields.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-08

| ~ LID Job had objected to his SON s
Management because the girl was
kcollege educated, and, therefore,
no account, and opposed the
1 sons going to college until the
] boy, in self defense, had taken matters
into his own hands and gone away
without permission to work his own
way. Now old Job was sick, and the
farm was under the inadequate care
of a hired man, and all the springs
and brooks were drying up and the
cattle suffering. But the obstinate old
spirit was not broken. He now looked
up, snarling.
"A windmill agent. Ell? Well, tell
him to co.
Something's got TO be done, Job.
Our man"
Yes, yes, 1 know" Old Job drew
a deep. long breath. But the horses
and cattle were needing more water;
and whatever else old Job might be,
he loved his dumb animals, and would
/ do for them what he would not dream
OF doing for himself. The windmill
would be a humbug, for there was no
water in the land to feed it; but it
seemed the only thing at hand.
Yes, something's got to be done,
he repeated; so you can let the man
put in his windmill. 1t will be good
for the birds to build nests on if moth
ing more. And Hiram will like to
look up at it when he comes home.
But don't let it go over two hundred
dollars-that's what L offered our
neighbor for half his SPRING grimly.
You can let him go right to work.
Our hired man will step spryer for
seeing it start He's like Hiram for
new-fangled things"
He watched her gather up his al
most untasted breakfast with trembl-
ing hands, an expression on her face
such as he had not seen for years. At
the door he called her back.
Being it's on our own land we
ought to be willing to pay more than
offered that rascal over the fence
for his spring." he said. Il haven't
any idea what windmills cost but you
can tell him he may go to three hun
, cred and not a cent more. That will
satisfy you and Hiram and the hired
man, maybe. When l get out I'll sink
a well, a hundred feet deep, if need be.
If that don't bring water I'll sell and
clear out
Maybe you'd rather I'd see about
having a we'll dug instead of getting
the windmill" his wife suggested.
NO" ungraciously, I'D rather at
tend to that myself. l don't believe
either one will bring water. but the
Wells the more sensible. / don't want
folks to say we give up without trying
to do something
The next day his wife announced
that the farm was being looked over
for the best place, and the day after
that a dry-looking knob at the end of
the barn was concluded to offer better
prospects for water than anywhere
else. Old Job listened in grim silence.
The third day he could hear the
sounds of workmen. Ten days later
one or. two of these workmen seemed
to be busy about the house, and he
wondered what they could be doing.
But his obstinacy would not let him
ask questions.
1t was nearly two weeks after this
when his wife came into the bedroom
one day, her eyes shining.
Its done. job" she said, her voice
quavering a little with the very joy of
the news. and it's all come out SO
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-08
BE WHAT MOTHER THINKS YOU ARE.

X X r walking a
" " little urchn a
be as a
/ only lie m
a
wit OIL bad
tnk how nice whiz,
If a feer de feller dat his mudder thinks is.'
a toll
can a ettered
to earthly on star
JUST to be ther
Will S. Adkn
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-08
LIBRARY SITE CHOSEN.

Ii San Franciscans who feel in their being strong pulse
~ beat of civic ambition will rejoice know that the
building Public Library has closer
by selection of and that very wisely
That goes of the purpose
bigger the library the
which should and doubt WILL mark the beginning of
in the intellectual advance of the community.
Useful Public Library has been present housing
hesitation predicting swift
power help all things intellectual possesses
beautiful which
literary influences which will be gathered there in e best that
been thought and said in the world Not only will its home
call impressive bodyng forth of
will inspire those readers with ambition profit by
benefits by their and influence help build up
OF provide wide
ambition Moreover the of the library corps
inspiration fine building will be themo be dgent
aiding the seekers after intellectual gold be careful quick
thoughted and perhaps above ALL mpeur-
bable, in their service of the very varied public
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-08

houses east Of Baker street. BY calf
Ing at the Office Of the clerk OF thu
Board of Supervisors. City Hall. you
can see the ordinance In f1u.
THE HELM. w. r., City. The
helm. in nautical affairs. denotes the
gutIre steering apparatus Of a ship.
Ills apparatus consists Of three dif-
Iersnt portions-the rudder. the tiner
ana the wheel: though in boats and
small vessels the wheel Is ordinarily
dispensed with The rudder is the in,
stFument acting directly upon the
water, the tiller is lever formed into
handle oy which the steersman can
sreatiy multiply on the rudder (whose
position IS almost identical with the
rulcrun, the hinges) the power thar hs
sxerts against the long end OF the TIL
ier, the wheel is an ordinary wheel and
axle, moving the long end of the tiller
from side TO side by the agency OF
ropes or chains multiplying the power
anu otnerwise convenient as occupy-
ing much smaller space on the upuer
deck than the long tiller. To star
BOARD the helm is to put the tilfer
so as 10 carry the rudder to port. to
port the helm" is the converse To
put up the helm is to let the shi,
90 more fully from the wind: while
70 put down the helm" is to produce
the contrary effect. Starboard fs tha
Ilsnt hand side Of the ship when stand
,ns on board and looking toward the
side. '--s -@no
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-08
: THE SMART SET :
BY SALLY SHARP.

Selby, Miss Carmelita Seloy and Miss
Rose Barreda-
Mrs. Charles Josseiyn was hostess
at a bridge party yesterday. Seven
tables were occupied by enthusiastic
players. who passed a most congenial
afternoon. Cut flowers were profuse-
Iy distributed about the rooms without
attempt at special decoration
Among the many dinner hostesses
last evening preceding the Mardi Gras
ball was Miss Grace Llewellyn Jones.
Mrs. Ynez shorb White. Mrs Regin-
aid Brooke. James D. Phelan and DR..
Bruce Foulkes have been guests at
house party during the past few days
at the Morrison home at San Jose.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Pillsbury were
among the dinner givers last evening.
Mrs. Cooley and Mrs. C.. Frederick
Kohl have returned from Del Monte,
where they have spent the past fort
night.
Mrs. H T. Huntington and Miss
Elizabeth Huntington are returned
from Southern California
Miss Carolyn Quinan, who was so ex-
tensively entertained during her visit
in San Francisco last summer, was
married in Paris on February 20 %
William Mott Shaw. After remaining
in Europe some months for sight
seeing Mr.. and Mrs. Shaw will reside
in Boston
Mrs. II. NJ A Miller entertained
several guests at dinner last evening.
after which all attended the Mardi
Gras.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. B. Rosencrantz an
nounce the engagement OF their
daughter Myra TO Herman Lederer. A
reception will be held at 2271 Califor-
mia street Sunday. March 1s, from
to o'clock
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-08
OLD MORMON ASKS
FEW QUESTIONS.
To the Editor of The Call:

To the Editor of The Call:
After reading your comment on
Senator Kearns' speech about Nor
mons 1 feel like asking you a few
questions. Do you know what uses
all the money that is paid in tithing
by the Mormons is put to? guess you
do not. Without trying to explain in
full, I will ask, Do the Mormons have
good church buildings. good appoint
ments of every kind. when you attend
their meetings? Do they pass the
hat? Do you hear anything about
poorly paid parsons? Do you hear
anything about church fairs and beg
ging committees trying to raise funds
TO send the gospel to foreign lands
Did you ever hear of a poor Mormon
mother and children freezing or starv-
ing to death, or even suffering? Did
you ever hear of a Mormon tramp !,
Are not the Mormons acknowledged
to be an average we'll to do people?
Now this is the age of finance, and
If the Mormons are satisfied with their
manner of financing, making all con-
tribute, whose business is it to med
die? D. w. JONES.
A 53-year- Mormon.
Sacramento, March s.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-08

I'll promise not to disturb the afnictsd
one
BY the time he had surveyed the
room he had forgotten mis- nervous
neighbor. and. taking or his shoe. he
dropped it with a thud. The noise
awakened him to his promise and the
remainder Of his denudation was ac-
complished without a sound.
A half hour passed ana forgetfulness
entire was stealing over the man. when
he was startled by a pounding on the
wall. He listened and heard. in a
voice that betokened a high tension OF
mental excitement. Say, how soon are
you going to drop that other shoe?''-
Boston Herald.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-08
THE NERVOUS WOMAN.

There was but one hotel in the town
and there was but one vacant room in
that hotel.
The belated traveller came in with
a hustle and a bang. and when he
slammed his grip on the counter the
sedate clerk locked troubled.
We have but one vacant room," he
said, "and that is not desirable. for the
apartment adjoining it is occupied by
woman who is very nervous-almost
Historically so-and she might become
as annoying to you as you are likely
to- become to her if you take that
room.''
"Oh. that's all right. Show me up.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-08

Over the table was suspended a rose,
the club emblem. While the glass still
stood before him Coquelin broke a
petal from the flower. and laid it so
gently on the water that not single
drop escaped. A silent man could join
and make no trouble
Around the table ran a ripple Of
smiles and little handclaps and mods of
approval, and then, as if of one accord,
all began making bread-b balls Then a
cup was passed from hand to hand,
and each deposited his ballot" in it,
and all were found to be round: not
one had been pressed fiat in sign of
disapproval. So Coquelin Joined the
Sub Rosa Club.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-08

To the Editor of The Call:
Just now is the great question OF the
mystery of the sun spots. AS I have
taken up the study of them for my
private personal satisfaction. 1 think
have a solution that will also please
the public.
Allow me to briefly explain: The
earth is hollow, and mild light
spreads throughout the interior Ac-
cumulations of winter ice are at the
north pole, at which is an opening to
the earth's center, necessary opening
for keeping the light inside These
immense overfiows of snow or ice fall
down into or above said light. They
melt and ascend in vapor. which being
illumined below by the light gives us
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-08
PREACHING TO THE DEAF.

He that hath ears let him hear, and
he that is deaf can now hear by tele-
phone, and has no excuse for stay
ing away from church. A clergyman
in Stratford. Conn, has a number of
deaf persons in his congregation. He
found that. curiously enough, they
could understand what was said to
them by telephone. So he set up a tele-
phone apparatus on his pulpit-desk and
ran wires to a pew near the front of
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-08

the church. There sit the deaf. hold
ing receivers with a light handle Ike
that Of a lorgnette. This deaf pew,
however. is not necessary. Telephone
connection will be made between the
pulpit and any pew A great boon TO
the really deaf. but rather vexatious
perhaps, to the persons who are SO
deaf tilat they can hear all the Jokes
at thsater perfectly we'll. but cannot
follow the sermon.-Everybody Maga-
zine.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-08

good yesterday. and to-day you are
evidently trying to show how bad YOU
can be.
Jonnny-fes. mamma: I want To
prove to you that you got your moneys
worth yesterday See?
Wiihe-Mamma. when boy Is away
rom home and wants to get back aw-
fui bad that is being homesick, amt IL?
Mamma-Yes. dear
Willie-Well. when he's sick Of stay
Ing at home and wants TO go skating
what do you call it?-Chicago News.