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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-23
Special Mission Servicec.

special mission to be conducted by
the mission fathers of st. Vincent de Paul
To- two weeks was opened at 81. Vincent
de Pauls Catholic Church, South Capitol
and NJ streets southeast. yesterday morn
ing by Rev. A. Judge He was assisted by
Revs. Joseph NJ. Thomas. r. F. Georgen
and F. Keyes OF the Marist Seminary and
p. J. OConnell rector of the church
In opening the services Rev. Judge ex-
planned the objects of the mission. saying
there are many who do not know the
Saviour and who will in this way be taught
to know Him. to see the evils of every-d day
life, and may lea n how easily II Is TO cor
rect the evils. He sad this mission will
give to men salutary restraints TO save
them from the dangers OF indulgence in
folly and give to them the understanding
that they are absolutely dependent upon
God They will be taught their duties as
men, as fathers and as Christians Tho
mission services will end October next
There will be daily mission masses at 3
o'clock in the morning wifi short instruc-
tions, at o'clock In the tnorning with In
Ing. followed by bencdiS ion.
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TO ELIMINATE TROLLEY.
Improvement by Mount Vernon Rail-
way in Potomac Park.

The Washington, Alexandria and Mount
Vernon railway Is preparing to comply
with the District requirement. and to sub
sutute the underground electric system for
the overhead wires on that portion of its
track between the south end of the new
bridge over the tidal basin and the north
end Of the Highway bridge The latter
part of the past week force of laborers
was put TO work on the excavations for
the new system, which, Il is understood
Will require about six weeks or two months
10 complete The work will he completed
however, and the tracks be in use before
December l. the limit allowed the railway
company for the substitution of the under
ground for the overhead trolley system
The southbound track of the electric road
from the tidal basin bridge over the APP
preach TO the new Highway bridge has
been removed, and only track is in
service for both the incoming and outgo-
ing trains. The iron TO be used in the
underground construction is on the ground
and tents to be used living quarters by
the men who will be employed in the con-
struction work have been erected on the
Potomac Park. near the steam railway en-
bankment. The work on the new road Will
be pushed rapidly possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-23
PLOT TO RESCUE CONSTANTINE.
Two Men Break Jail In the Heart of
CHICAGO,

CHICAGO, September 23-A plan to res
cue Frank Constantine. who was Saturday
night sentenced to life imprisonment for
the murder of Mrs. Gentry, from the Cook
county Jail. in the heart Of the city, failed
only because Constantine was Unexpectedly
removed Sunday to another part of the
prison.
AS 1t was, two prisoners, after having
locked jail guard and a ''trusty" in a cell,
yesterday climbed through window on the
fourth floor of the Jail and escaped, in plain
view of number OF persons who stood in
Illinois street for half an hour and watched
them saving two iron bars, thinking the
men were workmen. A third prisoner
crawled through the window but the on
lockers, realizing at last what was going on
shouted an alarm, and he returned to his
cell Within a few minutes the police ware
on the trail of the jaihbreakers, but their
capture has not been reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-23
THE OLD WAYS.
Rev. Oliver Johnson Advocates Re.
turn to Home Bible Instruction

Inc Ola Ways" was the title of a SER
mon preached at the Central Presbyterian
Church. Sd and l streets northwest. last
night by Rev. Oliver johnson of South Car
olha' In his sermon he urged the old-time
nome Bible reading and teaching when
parents were the priests of religion in fam
lilies and advocated a more sacred observ-
ance of Sunday
He reviewed the many changes that have
been wrought In the civilized life through
the inventive genius of man and the mar
ve.ous effect these changes would have on
those OF previous generations il the latter
could come back. He intimated that they
might not recognize the present Sabbath as
the same day observed by them. He made
strong appeal to follow the old ways in
Bible reading, Sabbath observance and
teaching of religion at the freside.
He pointed out that there have been many
changes in the life of the world, but two
things have not changed during all the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-23
DEMANDS REFORM.
colnmbia Protective Association
Adopts Resolutions.

Resolutions calling for various radical re-
forms in the government of the District of
Columbia, Including demand for the resg-
nation of Health Officer Woodward. were
adopted at a meeting of the District of Co
lumbia Protective Association in the hall
at 721 9th street northwest last Friday
night.
R. 8. Tharin made a speech upon the
evils of taxation without representation,
and ]. w. Nigh, in an address on the
typhoid fever question, presented statistics
to show that the disease is traceable to
Potomac water and not to the public wells,
which were recently closed by order of the
Commissioners in the face of strenuous pro-
test from the association.
A. B. Bradford of Kensington. Md, por-
trayed the evils resulting from vaccina-
ton, compulsory or voluntary. and declared
that be would not under any circumstances
permit his children ito be SO polluted
and, If necessary. would, send them to be
educated in West Virginia, where no such
inhuman law existed"
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ROOTS MEXICAN TRIP.
Elaborate Entertainment Will Cost
100000.

SAN ANTONIO. Texas, September %
A special to the Express from Mexico City
says:
When asked today as to the probable
cost to the government of the elaborate
entertainment which is planning for Sec
rotary Root, high official said that it
would amount to not less than 100000
and probably more. This Is not counting
the large number of private entertainments
that are planned. Many society leaders
OF Mexico have ordered gowns from Paris
for the social functions.
TIL latest addition to the private enter
tainments' planned Is a grand ball which,
1t is announced, will be given by Manuel
Buch and his wife at their palatial resi-
dence in Taccubaya.
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Departure of U. S. S. Prairie.

The U. S. S. Prairie which last Friday
evening anchored or Alexandria in order
that a detachment OF marines aboard he :,
and the naval militia battalion from South
Carolina might participate in the funeral
ceremonies of Admiral Walker. sailed Sat
urday evening soon after the men returned
to the ship 1t is understood that she will
go to Charleston 20 land the naval militia
men. Capt. William Luckett piloted the
big ship up and down the river.
The Prairie is said to be drawing a frac-
ton more than twenty-three feet of water,
and is one OF the deepest draft steamers
ever brought up the Potomac. The trip
down the river was made in the darkness.
but she was taken past all the dangerous
shoals on the Potomac without mishap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-23

The Anglo-Russian convention regulates
the respective interests of Great Britain
and Russia in Thibet, Afghanistan and Per-
STA. In Persia Russia maintains her posi-
ton in the north and Great Britain in the
south The other governments interested
in Persia have been assured that the con-
vention does not threaten the integrity of
the country and does not interfere with the
vested interests of any one. For this rea-
son the question Of the Bagdad railroad Is
left to future negotiations between the
powers, including Germany and France.
The convention guarantees the main
tenance of the present position of Thibet
and Afghanstan, each Of these contracting
powers agreeing not to endeavor to obtain
any advantages in these fields which might
be to the disadvantage of the other.
Russia, 1t was announced from st. Peters
burg September 20, had made prompt use
Of the free hand given under the terms
of the Anglo-Russian convention and con-
veyed direct threat to the national assem-
bly, at Teheran of a Russian occupation of
north Persia If the Persian authorities
were unable to put down the state of an
archy existing in the districts adjoining
Russian territory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-23
Baltimorean Relieved of CHARGE

BALTIMORE September 23-Constantine
Lynch, who had been held on a charge of
shooting his wife. Mrs Celeste Lynch, was
released yesterday morning by Justice
Beach at the northwestern police station.
Mrs. Lynch, who died at the Maryland
Homeopathic Hospital last Saturday, made
deposition shortly before her death in
which she exonerated her husband. saying
that she had shot herself The funeral of
Mrs. Lynch will take place today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-23
Girls Dresses.

Tomorrow we put on sale for
the opening a well-bought lot
OF Girls Dresses, suitable Tor
school wear-choice from the
lines selling at from $50 90
SI.0S; these dresses are in all
sizes and are perfectly made OF
extra quality materials through
out. Choice of any
of these dresses now 0&~
at. ...... ~ wv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-23
CONTROL OF PERSIA
SPHERE OF INFLUENCE" CON-
VENTIoN RATIFIED.

ST. PETERSBURG. September 23.-Rati-
fications Of the Anglo Russian convention
took place at the foreign office here this
afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-23

years-God and human nature. He said the
Bible is by no means Anticipated and it con-
tains something for every phase of life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-23

Grapes are still troGden with the bare
feet in many of the vineyards of Spain
and Italy.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-11
UNION CONVENTION AUG. 6-8
State Meeting of Farmers Un-
 ion in Conway.
Secretary Expects About Four Hundred Delegates and Visitors to
 be in Attendance.

The state convention of the Farmers Union of Arkansas will be held in Conway from August 6 to s inclusive this,year. Secretary Ben l.. Griffin is busily engaged in making preparations for the con- vention. He says that there will be about 25o accredited delegates to the convention. and expects the visitors to swell the attendance to at least 400.
 A number of we'll known speak CTS, notably Thomas E. Watson of Georgia, have been engaged to de- liver addresses at the convention. Many matters of great importance to the unlon will also be brought before the body.
 As our hotels are inadequate to accommodate those who will at tend the convention, the entertain ment committee of the Conway Board of Trade is cooperating with Secretary Griffin to secure ac- commodations for the visitors. MT. Griffin says that they do not expect free entertainment, but he wants to provide homes for every one in attendance at rate of SI per day. It is requested that everyone who can accommodate visitors at this rate will so inform either MT. Griffin or Secretary Owen of the Board of Trade and state how many they can entertain.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-11
NEW CHAIR AT HENDRIX
Dr. J. E. Godbey to Occupy Chair of Men
 tai and Moral Phylosophy.

The faculty of Hennrix College next year will be strengthened by the addition of pr. ]. E. Godbey, who will occupy the chair of men, tai and moral philosophy. This position has heretofore been filled by President Anderson, but the accession of Dr. Godbey will leave the president free from classroom work and untrammelled i'll the ex- ecutive duties ot the college. Dr. Godbey is one of the. most learned men of the state and was for many years editor of the Arkansas Meth odist. He was in Conway last week, arranging for a home for himself and wife and will locate here before the. opening of the September term.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-11
BERYL'S SPLENDID RECORD
Everyone of School Age in Attendance Ex-
 cept Five Married Women.

The Beryl school is one of the banner schools in Faulkner county. We thought we would give syn opsis of the work done i'll this dis trict during the year of I9o6-o7, thinking it might be of interest to school people. Enumeration, 96; enrolment, 1T; average daily at tendance, 57; number enrolled in private or denominational schools, 20; making total i'll school during the year eI. This means that everyone of school age was i'll at tendance except five, who were married ladies, and one of those was represented by little girl six years old in this enrolment.
 The summer term was taught by A. A. Parson as principal and Jes- sic Wilkerson as assistant, and the winter school by Mrs. C. H. Nel- son. If any district ill the county can beat this let them stand up.
 CLARK WILKINSON,
 Clerk Board Directors.
 Beryl, Ark, July 9.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-11
NORMAL DECISION SATURDAY
State Board to Locate School on That Date.
Conway People Still Confident that Our City will be Selected as Site
 for Great Institution.

On next Saturday morning the state normal board will finally de- eide upon the location ot the Ark ansas normal school.
 Nothing duriug the past week has occurred to shake the conf- dence of the people of Conway in the belief that the great institution will be located in this city, and the following item from the Little Rock Democrat bears witness to the fact that this opinion is not altogether local:
 Conway people are of the opln- ion that the school will go there, and there are many others who hold this same opinion. Conway's offer for the school was materially larger than any other city, and 1t is believed it will get the institu- tion."
 While nothing further remains to he done until the decision of the board is announced, quite a number of Conway citizens will be present in Little Rock Saturday to hear the first announcement ot the location of the school.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-11
HOLD ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Warehouse Company Stockholders Have
 Lengthy Session at Court House.

After a session extending through nearly the entire day, the stock holders of the Faulkner County Warehouse Co.,, elected a new board of directors for the company at a meeting held at the court house in this city Saturday. The following were elected directors: I. G. Williams, Wooster; G. w. Webb, Vilonia; G. w. German, Wooster; Ben l.. Griffin and R. B. McCulloch, Conway. The direc- tors elected the following officers: I. G. Williams, president; G. w. German, vice-president, and R. B. McCulloch, secretary.
 The large brick warehouse of company is completed and is i'll readiness to handle the crop of the present season. The directors have no. yet decided who will be placed in charge of the warehouse.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-11
COTTON SCHOOL TO BEGIN
Sessions Will be Held in the Public School,
 Beginning Next Monday.

Beginning next Monday a six weeks session of the cotton school to be conducted by the Farmers Union of the state will be held in the public school building in this city. The school will be under the direction of J. A. Klapp. an expert cotton man of Little Rock. Scientific marketing of the feecy staple is one of the principal studies which will be carried on in the school The students will be taught how to grade and classify cotton correctly, so that no advantage can be taken of them by the buy CTS. The various union ware housemen of the state will compose the main body of the students, though each county union IS al lowed to send its quota of farmers.
 State Purchasing Agent James I. Ellis, who has been making are engagements for the school, IS well pleased with the prospects and looks for a large attendance.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-11
REV. HENRY SMITH HERE.
Local M. E. Church's Missionary to Cuba
 Bids Congregation Farewell.

Rev. Henry Smith, whom the Conway M. E. church, south, will send as a missionary to Cuba, was here Sunday. MT. Smith was ac- companied by his wife, an accom- plished young lady of Collinsville, Ala, to whom he was married on June 26. He preached an eloquent sermon at the church on Sunday morning, and in the evening the farewell services were held.
 At this service Miss Emma Reid !, principal of Ruth Hargrove semi nary, Cuban school at Key West, Fla, spoke of her work i'll that in- stitution. Miss Reid is here to spend the summer with her mother in this city. The pastor, Rev. J.. B. Stevenson, Rev. s. Anderson, L. C. Holman and Mrs. Smith also made short talks and the ser vice closed with the farewell ad- dress of MT. Smith.
 Mir. and Mrs. Smith left for a visit to his former at Fay etteville, and expect to sail from Key West about Tuly IS.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-11
CIRCUIT COURT POSTPONED
Put Off Two Weeks, to Meet
 July P.
Postponement Made on Account of Late ness of Crops-H. R. Whyte
 Admitted to Bar.

After having officially convened at the court house in this city Monday morning, the Faulkner circuit court was postponed by Judge Eugene Lankford until the fourth Monday in this month, July 22. The postponement was made on account of the lateness of the crops and the fact that the fact that the farmers are behind with their work.
 The court was not adjourned however, until the fourth Monday in August, as 1t was thought to be the case. Several farmers present at the opening of court Monday stated to the court that the latter part of August would be buster time with them than the present time, as they would then be saving hay and fodder. The court then decided to make the postponement for two weeks only, or until the fourth Monday in the present month. The judge requested all attorneys and others having busi- ness in court to be ready prompt ly on the first day of court.
 Judge Lankford, Prosecuting Attorney F. E. Brown, Court Ste nographer H. R. Whyte and the local officers of the court were all present at the opening of the ses- sion Mon day. The business transacted Monday, however, was the examination of H. R. Whyte for admission to the bar. MT. Whyte was examined by com- mittee of the local bar and admit ted to the practice of law.
 In order to give official notice of the postponement of court, Circuit Clerk A. M. Ledbetter has issued for publication the following signed statement:
 Monday morning Judge Lank- ford adjourned the Faulkner cir cult court until the fourth Monday in July, which will be the 22nd day of July, 1907. All jurors and witnesses are expected to attend court on the same days of that week that they were summonds to attend this week.
 This Sth day of July, 1907.
 
 A. M. LEDBETTER,
 Circuit Clerk.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-11
EX-CONFEDERATE REUNION.
Program Being Arranged for Successful
 Meeting Near Conway, August I-2.

Arrangements are being made for the Ex-Confederate reunion, which will be held at the tunnel, three miles west of Conway Aug ust I-2, and the committee in charge believe the reunion will be one of the most successful ever held. The program has not yet been definitely completed, but it is expected to be ready tor publica- ton next week. The decoration of the graves of Confederate sol diers will be had during the reun- ion, when the Stone, Cadron Gap and Oak Grove cemeteries will be visited. A regular meeting of the U. C. V. will be held at the court house Saturday at o'clock, and a full attendance is desired.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-11
TO DISPLAY WEATHER SIGNALS
Board of Trade to Get Govern
 ment Forecasts.
Flags Will Be Hung at Board of Trade Building Interpretation
 of Siguals.

Secretary w. N. Owen of the Board of Trade has completed ar engagements with the weather bu- reau of the U. s. Department of Agriculture to obtain the govern ment's daily weather forecasts at Conway. The forecasts will be wired from New Orleans shortly after 8 o'clock each morning. The flags have already been received and Mir. Owen will begin display ing the signals as soon as flag staff which has been ordered erected at the corner of the Board of Trade building, is completed.
 Five flags are used in service, as follows:
 No. I, white-Fair weather.
 No. ?, blue-Rain or snow.
 No. 5, blue and white-Local rain or snow.
 No. 4, triangular black-Tem- perature.
 No. 5, white with black center Cold wave.
 Interpretation of Displays.
 The interpretation of the dis plays is as follows
 No. I, alone, indicates fair weather, stationary temperature.
 No. ?, alone. indicates rain or snow, stationary temperature.
 No. 5, alone, indicates local rain or snow, stationary temperature.
 No. I, with No. 4 above it, indi cates fair weather, warmer.
 No. I, with No. 4 below it, indi- cates fair weather, colder.
 No. ?, with No. 4 above 1t, indi- cates rain or snow, warmer.
 No. 2, with No. 4 below it, indi- cates rain or snow, colder.
 No. 5, with No. 4 above it, indi- cates local rain or snow, warmer.
 No. 5, with No. 4 below 1t, indi- cates local rain or snow, colder.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-11
MRS. M. E. PATTON DEAD.
Mother of Mrs. J. T. Murphy Passed Away
 Here Last Friday Night.

Mrs. M. E. Patton died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. T. Murphy, in this city last Friday night. She was 1T years of age and had been in feeble health for several years. Funeral services were held at the residence Satur- day afternoon, by Rev. J. B. Ste venson. and the body was taken to New Haven, Mo-, the former home of Mrs. Patton, for interment. Mrs. Murphy and daughters, Misses Nettie and Esther, accompanied the remains.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-11
REUNION AT GREENBRIER
Federal Soldiers Will Meet for Two Days
 Reunion, July 24 and 25.

A federal reunion will be held at Greenbrier, Wednesday and Thurs day, July 24 and 25. The federal veterans and sons of veterans will hold the meeting, though the pub lie generally is invited to attend. The committee on arrangements, composed of w. M. Lyon, J. T.. Benton and J. J. Dickens, are mak- ing active preparations for the event and promise good time to all who attend.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-11
GREAT REVIVAL PLANNED.
Methodists to Hold Meeting in Tent, Be-
 ginning Sunday, July 2r.

Rev. J. B. Stevenson, pastor of the Methodist church of this city, has just completed arrangements for a revival meeting to be held in a tent, beginning Sunday, July 2I. The revival will be conducted by Rev. John B. Andrews of Siloam Springs, a successful evangelist who has just closed a revival at Cleburne, Texas, in which 3I6 people were converted. Rev. Ste venson believes the time is ripe for a great revival in Conway. The tent which has been secured for the meeting will seat from 1900 to 2ooo people.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-11
K. of P. Officers Installed.

The local lodge of Knights of Pvthias installed the following officers at meeting last Wednes- day night: w. F Smith, C. C.; c. M. Hancock, V. C.; B. C. Ben- edict, prelate; R. w. Robins, M. of W.. T. E. Vaughter, M. at A. ; I. H. Pence, I. C.: C. NJ. Cole, 0. G. The hold-over officers are w. H. Duncan, K. of R. and $. :; G. w. A. Wilson, M. of E., and c. l.. Banner, M. of F.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-11
Sheriff Settles With State.

Sheriff w. M. Brady and Deputy J. s. Johnson helped to stave off the deficit in the state treasury Tuesday by depositing SI5,343.63 with the treasurer. This repre- sents the total collections of taxes for state purposes in this county, and MT. Brady was given clear receipt.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-11
To Central Section Teachers.

There will be meeting of the teachers of Central Section at Sun nvside July 20, at 5 p. m., for the purpose of selecting a place tor holding section contest and making other necessary arrangements. Every teacher is urged 70 be pres ar+ A. C. MADDOX,
 Chairman Central Section.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-07-11
Residence Property Sold

]. J. Nixon sold his residence property on Clifton street Monday to T. M. Milan of Linder, the con sideraton being SIIoo cash. Mir. Milam will move to Conway i'll the near future.