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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-17
Good Roads in Lefore.

Through the efforts Of Congressman
Humphreys the government has agreed
to furnish the machinery aud an expert
to supervise the building Of n mile Of
burnt road in Le0ore county, the coun-
ty to furnish the necessary fuel and
labor to make the experiment,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-17
Daughters Of the confederacy.

The Mississippi division, Daughters
OF the Coniederacy, held an unusually
eventful and busy convention at Jack
son, AMI adjourned TO meet during the
first week in May, 1908, in Yazoo City.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-17
Anti.Tuberculosis Laaeua.

The Mississippi Anti tuberculosis
League held a successful! session Of two
days at Meridian, during which consid-
cradle interest was awakened In the
purposes Of the organization.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-17
Kansas Mayor Ousted.

Topeka, Kas.-The supreme court to-
day granted q writ to Dust Peter Eber-
hardy, mayor Of Leavenworth, from
his Office for failure to enforce the laws
acAin,t s%aloons and other resorts.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-17

Bagdad's trouble is the "Bagdad
button" a sore that attacks practi-
cally every resident and visitor, and
leaves Q button-shaped, permanent
scar.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-17

Quoits as an outdoor pastime Is not
only n Of the Oldest, bat also one Of
the most scientific Of all outdoor
games.--Fry's Magazine.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-17

miss Robb, VINO has died In Edin-
burgh at the age Of 81, has been 2 ma
val pensioner for % years. She was
the p~osthuiaous child Of Captain Robb
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-17
Want Better Stations.

The citizens of Lexington and Cam
ton have importuned the commission
TO use it's influence In order to help
them in their efforts to get a suitable
passenger station at each place.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-17
New Church.

The Baptists Of Columbus have de-
cided 10 build a new church TO cost
e10 00O.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-17

You cannot improve your W reputa.
ton by belittling thst Of others.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-17
Windstorm at vicksburg.

A wind that reached the velocity OF
forty-eight miles per hour swept over
Vicksburg, doing much damage.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-17

1t is thought that the game Of whist
was hrst played In the time Of King
Henry VIII OF England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-02

lib. Packages Macaron1, &c.
Spaghetti, DC; 35c Breoms, 25c; Davis o.
K. Powder 4c; 15c cans Pineapple, 10c. j.
T. D. Pyles Stores. oc1-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-02
Believes Life Saved
by Cuticura Rem edies

81 have been treated by doctors for twenty FIVE
years for a bad case OF eczema my leg. They
did their best, but failed to cure 1t. My doctor
had advised me to have my leg cut of, but said
I would try the Cuticura Remedies first. He
said, Try them If you like, but do not think
they will do any good" At this time my leg was
peeled from the knee, my foot was like piece of
flesh, and had to walk crutches
bought a cake of Cuticura Soap. q box Of Cuticura
Ointment, and a bottle Of Cuticura Pills After
the first two treatments the swelling went down,
and in two months my leg was cured and the
new skin came on. The doctor could not believe
his own eyes when he saw that Cuticura had cured
me, and said that he would 1t for his own
patients. used two cakes Of Cuticura Soap,
three boxes Of Ointment, and Eve bottles Of Re-
solvent, and ! have now been cured over seven
years. and but for the Cuticura Remedies might
have lost my life. have lots of grandchildren.
and they are frequent users Of Cuticura and
always recommend 1t to the many people whom
my business brings to my house every day. Mrs.
Jean-Baptiste Renaud clairvoyant, 277 Montana
st., Montreal, Que. Feb. 20, 1907"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-02
Anacostia and Vicinity.

An important change in the mail service
IN this section went into effect yesterday
when twenty-seven-m mile rural delivery
route through the contiguous portion of
Prince George county, Md. was estab-
lished and made tributary to the post office
at Congress Heights. The Post Office De-
partment recently caused an Investigation
to be made OF the proposed new route and
II was found that the rural delivery would
serve about 16O families who would be de-
pendent upon isolated post offices other
wise.
Two mails per day are to be provided.
and they will be sent from the city di-
rectly to Anacostia, where they will be
sorted and then forwarded by the street
cry carrier has been appointed, who will
take up the mail at that place and dis
tribute 1t along the route in Maryland
The officials of the Anacostia station have
been notified that the establishment of the
new route will not interfere with the mail
being sent to the post Offices along the
Selisia, Prince George county, Md, route
istence
While descending from an apple tree
with basket of apples on one arm Mon
day afternoon last William Edwards, an
elderly citizen. living on Jefferson street,
fell and fractured one of his arms.
Thomas Martin Tolson and wife, resi-
dents of Anacostia for many years, have
removed to Wind River. Wyo.
Miss DOttie Devaughn Of Alexandria, Va,
Is visiting her aunt, Mrs g. E. Scott, III
Monroe street.
improvements are in progress at the
Emmanuel p. e Church, on Washington
street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-02
THE THEATE R.
"The Step Sister,"

The latest work Of Charles Klein, author,
among other things, of THE Lion and the
Mouse THE Music Master" THE Auc-
tioneer" and 'Heartsease," Is to be pre-
sented Monday night at the New National
Theater by Charles Dillinham's Garrick
Theater Comedy Company, an organization
that has just been effected and that has in
it's ranks some of the most capable and tried
actors in the country. The title of the new
play is The Step-Sister." The plot dis
cusses the second marriage of woman and
tells of the struggles of girl who attempts
to retrieve the family fortunes by dabbling
in Wall street speculatio The girl comes
In contact with a man whom Mr.. Klein is
pleased to design ''the meanest American
millionaire The Garrick Theater Comedy
Company will make its permanent home in
New York at the theater of the same name
and ii is expected will live up to the very
best traditions of the stage. The company
includes Crystal Herne Grace Filkins,
Bruce McRae, Dorothy Dorr, Mathilde Cot
trelly, Frederic De Belleville, Ralph Del
more, John Findlay, William Sampson
Anna Johnston, Gertrude Doremus Helen
Graham, George a. Wright and Ira Hards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-02

floor. He remained unconscious until a
physician ar lived and applied restoratives
1t was said this afternoon that his death
is momentarly expected.
Mr.. Shelton is lifelong citizen of the
District of Columbia. He was born here
March 8, 1879. and was appointed mem
Der of the metropolitan police force Octo-
Der 49, 1861. soon after its organization
He performed duty as a guardian of the
peace until April TO- 1887, when he was
retired on pension owing to physical
disability He is still on the pension roll
and besides is a member of the police
relief association
For several years of the exciting period
of the civil war Mr. Shelton was stationed
at the White House and was on terms of
personal friendship with President Lin
coin. 1t is said. He was frequently de-
tailed as Mr.. Lncoln's body guard because
of his bravery and sagacity.
His service on the Washington police
force was at a period before the telephone
and patrol system had come into use. For
number of years it was necessary to
drag obstreperous prisoners from the out
lying sections of the city to the old CEN
trail guard house on louisiana avenue be-
tween 9th annd 10Th streets
During the civil war Policeman Shelton
had a number of trying experiences Wittl
deserters, bounty jumpers and other hard
characters that fOcked to this city. He is
regarded one of the few remaining
landmarks of the old police force of nearly
half a century ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-02
EXCURSIONS.

All indications point to the satisfaction
that the Norfolk and Washington Steam
boat COmpany's service to jaime stOwn is
giving. Both the day and night liners of
this company carry crowds on each trip, the
speed of the steamers, their superior ap-
pointments and uniform running schedule
proving an attraction for the major part of
the traffic going to the exposition via the
capital. Sailing hours am. and $50
pm. All steamers on the southbound trip
land passengers directly at the fair pier
obviatipg the delay and extra expense of
reac hing the exposition grounds from across
Hampton roads from Norfolk. The
chance to the Potomac and Chesapeake
by daylight and the close-to- hand view of
the assembled warships in Hampton roads
are other inducements to tourists Daily
connections made at Norfolk with
steamers for New York and Boston. Tick
cts and stateroom accommoda tons may be
secured at 9TH street wharf at the up
town Office, Colorado building, 18th and G
streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-02
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
HOME BUILDING MAY BE ERECT.
ED AT 14TH AND G STREETS.

1t is said to be probable that the proposed
home building for the Washington Chamber
Of Commerce may be located on the site at
the southwest corner OF 14th and G streets.
1t appeared to be the consensus OF opinion
at a meeting Of the building committee last
night, in GUIDE Hall, that the site named
possesses all the advantages, particularly of
location. that are desired by the member
ship of the commercial organization.
The meeting was called by Charles ].
Bell, chairman of the committee, to con-
slider the reports of the subcommittee
charged with selecting site for the pro-
posed building.
There was general discussion Of several
sites and of the best manner of financing
the enterprise. While three or four sites
which the subcommittee reported could be
purchased were discussed, the opinion of
those present centered upon the location at
18th and streets.
r. A. Chester submitted report to the
Site stating that two lots, including the
corner, could be purchased. Lot IA, con-
tanning 1918 square feet. he said, had been
offered at $50 square foot, the total
amount being $4,000. Lot Is, containing
5,371 square feet, had been offered at $50 a
square foot, amounting to $161, $50, max
ing grand total of $43S, 210.
Heart of Business Section.
site lies in the very heart of the uptown
business section. The ground is not cum
bered by large and costly buildings that
would have to be torn down. 1t is accessi-
bic by all the main street car lines of the
city and the opinion was general that such
building as it is proposed to build upon
the site for the Chamber of Commerce could
not fail of attracting renters and that the
investment would turn out we'll.
In view Of no ontiOp had
been obtained the property and the
committee was not prepared to say whether
such a scheme could be financed, the ques-
ton of site was referred back to the sub
committee for further consideration.
On motion by Chaplin Brown the building
committee was directed not to report to the
Chamber of Commerce at its next meeting
on the subject of a site except in a general
way unless the committee felt that it was
fully prepared to make definite report.
1t is said to be probable that a meeting of
the committee will be called before the as
semblng of the chamber next Tuesday
night, when it is thought that the matter of
the site will be definitely disposed of and
steps taken to provide plans for the build
ing and place the proposition in shape for
asking subscriptions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-02
FOR THE COMING WINTER.
School Of the English Bible Projected
in This CITY.


Under the auspices OF the American So
ciety Of Religious Education there has been
projected an extensive work in this city for
the coming winter in behalf Of the Bible
The city has been divided into sections and
class will be formed in each section.
These classes are designed to benefit Sun
day school teachers. Bible students and all
Christians who desire to obtain a good
knowledge of Scripture. The classes taken
together will be called THE School of the
English Bible"
The first class will begin Friday evening
of this week in Hamlne NJ. L. Church. cor
ner 9th and P streets northwest, and con-
tinue thereafter in the same place through
the winter. Seven churches are expected
to furnish the pupils, Northmnster Presby-
terrain, Temple Baptist, Mcl[endree NJ. E.,
Mount Vernon NJ. E. South. Grace NJ. E,
Gurley Memorial Presbyterian and Ham
line NJ. E. and 1t is estimated that there
will be large enrolment at the beginning.
DR.. ]. e Gilbert, who has general super
vision of all the classes, will open this ses-
sion explain the plans and give the lesson.
The following faculty has been appointed
to assist DR.. Gilbert in this class during the
winter: Rev. j. j. Muir, d. D., Rev. j. NJ
Schick, D. D., Rev. w. F. Locke, D. D,
Prof. R. d Stallinss and Maj. II. A Hall.
The supervisors of the class, selected to ar
range its business details, comprise one
from eacH cnurcn as IolloWs: Teoise 4
Wilson. j. r. Verbrycke, ]. b. Austin, II.
B. Moulton. Lovick Pierce and l.. A. Bolt.
The school of the English Bible covers
course in regard to the book whole and
treats the Sunday school lesson. 1t Is the
first years work in the Sunday Teachers
Normal College. The second years work
will be covered in two parts of sixteen
weeks each, the School of the Spiritual Life
and the School of Sacred Pedagogy. to
which all who complete the first year will
be eligible. This whole movement. there
fore. looks to the thorough preparation of
persons for the office of the Sunday school
teacher. 1t undertakes to meet a long-felt
need
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-02
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe, Norfolk and jamestown every
o'clock
Steamer Montauk for Old Point, James
town and Norfolk leaves 9th street wharf
every Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday AT
an.
Electric trains from 18th street and
PENNSYLVANIA avenue for Mount vernon
hourly, 10 a. m. to pm. Arlington ana
Alexandria every twenty minutes
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge
for Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church
half hourly.
Ferry steamer Lackawanna to Alexan-
dria every hour and half from Is am. 20
pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon at 10 am. and $50 pm.
Great Falls-Electric Illumination, music
and dancing, afternoon and night. cars
leave Great Falls and Old Dominion rail-
road station. Both and VI streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-02
Your Bank Balances Will Earn

interest for you in the banking dept of
Union Trust Co., 1414 st. Put your
surplus money to work. Deposits subject
to check at will. Savings accounts invited.
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-02
MISSING FROM HOME.
Police Receive Requests to Locate Alb
sent individuals.

Several requests have been made of the
police to have search made for missing per.
sons. Two of the requests were from per-
sons out Of the city, one being from
Orange. Va. and the other from Pitts
burg. The man reported missing from
Orange is Henry A. w. Hartnagle, forty-
seven years of age. His wife called at no.
lice headquarters last night and made the
request, saying she was satisfied that her
husband was in this city. The missing
Pittsburg man who is supposed to be here
is Percy Digby, thirty-seven years old.
1t is stated that he 10 slightly demented
The police were told yesterday that John
Rubino. the fifteen-year-old boy who dis
appeared from .his home, l22 G street. two
weeks ago. has not yet returned. His
friends are anxious about him.
Joseph Goldberg, fifteen years Of age. is
reported missing from his homo, 1852 nth
street Sol Nheast. He left home last Mon.
day, the police were told, and his failure
to return alarmed his parents
Another boy reported missing 10 Henry
Weisfeld, fourteen years Of age, whose
home Is at 487 King court. He wore a
Buster Brown suit and cap when he laft
home.
Descriptions Of the several missing per.
sons have been sent to the Different no.
lice stations with instructions to the DO.
lice to be on the lookout tor them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-02
MIR. BRYAN COMING.
Eminent Nebraskan Has Important
Political Announcement to Make.

Eminent NeOTaShdu las Important
Political Announcement to Make.
The announcement is made by Prof c.
w. A. Veditz, acting dean of the new COL
lege Of the political sciences, George Wash
ington University, that William Jennings
Bryan has consented to lecture to the stu
dents Of the university November rs. Dean
Veditz has received a letter from Mr..
Bryan in which the latter states that he
will have an important political announce
ment to make on his trip to Washington.
This announcement will probably be made
at banquet which may be rendered to Mr..
Bryan by his friends in Washington, al
though Prof. Veditz can state nothing def
mite as to Just when the announcement re-
ferred to will be made.
MT. Bryan will probably speak to the
students Of the university on some subject
dealing with university preparation for pub
lie careers. Dean Vedits IL endeavoring to
versity Education for the Public Service"
Prot. Vedits, through whose efforts Mr..
Bryan has been secured to lecture to the
university students, is pushing tho work Of
the new college OF the political sciences in
the George Washington University, and It
10 for the fuTtherance Of this college that
Prot. Vsdits has secured Mfr. Bryan. Later
IN tho year. Or perhaps early IN 1908. Dean
Of national reputation to address the stu
dents q TIE university.
M aiohEe9 D. Harlan. son OF Justice
Harlan, and special representative of the
been touring Europe for several months on
2 pleasure trip. and WHO has been interest
int Europeans In the George Washington
University, has reached his fathers sum-
mer home In Canada. He is expected to
return to Washington some time this
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-02
FUNERAL OF FRANK P. BURKE.
Services Over Remains at Family
Home and st. Matthew's Church.

The funeral of Frank P. Burke took
place this morning from his late residence,
1912 | street northwest, Rev. Father Buckley
reciting a short service. A long procession
of carriages followed the remains to ST.
Matthew's Church, where at 10 o'clock
solemn mass of requiem was sung by Rev.
Father Buckley, with Rev. Fathers Lee and
Cooper deacon and subdeacon. Rev.
Father O'Connell of Boston was the master
of ceremonies. The honorary pail bearers
were Mr. Joseph II. O'Neill, James NJ
Green. NJ +. O'Donogllue Col. John G.
Healy, f. J. BabcOck, P. j. Walsh, Allison
Major and p. F. Mcmahon The interment
was made in the family plot at Mount Oil
vet cemetery.
Delegations from various associations of
which the deceased was member attended
the funeral party to the church and ceme-
terry. Relatives and close personal friends
of the deceased and of his family were pres
ent from several cities There was also
large attendance of home friends to pay
this last tribute to his memory.
The Shamrock Club, of which Mr. Burke
president, met last night at the Com
mercial Hotel and passed resolutions ex-
pressing regard for their late officer as
comrade, citizen and man, and extending
coincidence to his family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-02
FIREMEN AT "SMOKE TALK"
Members Of Labor Union Discuss Mat
tiers Of Interest.

Smoke talk" at which matters of in
terest to organized labor were discussed
was given last evening at Costello's Hall
by the local union Of the International As
ISOLATION of Stationary Firemen. The hall
was well filed and refreshments were
served by 1.-The commissary committee
The speakers were Crandal Mackey, COM
monweath attorney of Alexandria county
Va. Sam De Nedrey, j. H. Lartch, p. j.
Ryan, P. ]. Fauer, ]. L. Kennels, John b.
Dickman and j. H. Brinkman. Several rec
itations were given by r. Kennels.
The committee on entertainment consisted
Of o. r. Corr. N. A. James, John Hartley,
Harry Loveless John Bland, F. Thompson
James Mcdonald, T. B. Montgomery and
]. T. L. Smith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-02
SAN JOSE SCALES RAvAGEs.
Shade Trees in City in Danger Of
Destruction.

That the beautiful shade trees of the
District of Columbia are being ravaged by
the San Jose scale and that it Is only a
question Of time before the many thou
sands of trees that have been the pride OF
the city for generations will be destroyed
is the opinion of Newell Ball, assistant su-
perintendent of street cleaning Mr. Ball
owns large farm in Delaware and has
been an extensive fruit grower in his time
and he knows something about the terror
of the San Jose scale. which insect he
claims has practically destroyed the peach
orchards of his state
He has been closely observing the trees
of this city and he said today that he is
satisfied they are infested with the insects
and the early falling of the foliage is due
to this condition. He mentioned the shade
trees In the small parking in front of the
Center market example of what he
believes to be the work of the scale. He
says it Is a mistaken idea that the scale
only directs its attention to fruit trees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-02
1.-THE Ranger"

Charles Frohman will present Dustin Far
mum at the Columbia Theater next week in
The Ranger" by Augustus Thomas The
hero the author has depicted is after the
style of David Crockett, an honest, fear
less, self-sacrfcing leader of men. He is
one of the much misunderstood and ofttimes
mal1gned Texas Rangers, body of brave
and resolute men who are constantly jeop-
ardfzng their lives in guarding others. This
rugged hero is made the central figure of
stirring love story in a Mexican atmos-
phere.
The leading lady is Miss Mary Boland,
whom Mr.. Frohman never saw play In this
country, but whom he saw at his Aldwyeh
Theater, London, where her performances
met with the approval of London au-
diences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-02
CASE OF MRS. BRADLEY.
United States Attorney Baker Asks
Postponement of Trial. q.

United States Attorney Baker today
asked Justice Stafford, presiding in Crimi-
nal Court No. 1. to postpone until Novem-
Der II the trial of Mrs. Annie NJ Bradley,
indicted for murder in connection with
the death of former Senator Brown of
Utah in December last. AS counsel for the
defendant were not present in court Justice
Stafford postponed the consideration Of the
motion until next Monday, the date set for
the trial.
AS it is understood counsel for the de-
Tense do not desire that the case be tried
this month. it Is very probable that the
motion for postponement will be granted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-02
WITH LINCOLN WHEN He DIED
VETERAN POLICEMAN NEARING
PORTAL OF DEATH.
Was at Ford's Theater as Escort
When President Was Assas-
sinated-His Record.

Suddenly stricken with paralysis. Joseph
Shelton. veteran policeman, lies at the
point of death at his home, 406 18th street
southeast. Last night his demise eX-
pected at any moment. and TODAY the at
tending physicians hold out hope for
his recovery. Mr.. Shelton served as an
escort and accompanied President Lincoln
to Ford's Theater the night he was shot
and helped to carry the wounded Presi-
dent to the house on tie opposite side of
the street where he died.
Mr.. Shelton was conversing with his
daughter. Miss Sarah L. Shelton. when the
attack of paralysis came, ard fell to the