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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21
ARTIST CoNvIcT's wokK.
Decorates the Little Chapel in the
County Jail

CHICAGO. December 21.-On christmas
morning the inmates of the county Jail,
who assemble at the chapel, will see the
fulfllment of labor of love by former
prisoner in beautiful mural decorations.
Adolph Hess, nineteen years old, who
was sent to the prison on November -
for stealing a box of paint from his END
ployer, is the artist. He was working yes
terday putting the finishing touches on
Angel Gabriel. whose outstretched wings
filled the space in the rear of the little
altar.
Hess was released December 13, but
every day he puts in several hours on the
decorations SO they will be ready for
Christmas. Shortly after he began serv-
ing his sentence he asked and received
permission to occupy his time in painting
the chapel waIls and went to work on a
figure of Jesus leading flock Of sheep.
1t pleased everybody who saw it. Then
he sketched on the opposite wall a figure
of Moses contemplating the promised
land. Then he went to work on Angel
Gabriel flying over village church. At
odd times he painted In a .herub In a
bank of clouds on the ceiling. Hess was
a student of the art institute.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21

Hanson Simpson. colored. who reported
to the police that gold watch which he
had bought and placed in his pocketbook
had been stolen. yesterday informed De-
tective Hartigan, who had been detailed on
the case. that he had found the watch in
his pocket shortly after arriving home last
evening. At the time of the complaint
yesterday Simpson stated that he had
placed the watch In his pocket when he
boarded a street car in Southwest Wash
ington and that when he arrived at 9th
and streets northwest he pulled the en-
velope out of his pocket to look at the
watch and that piece of coal dropped
out. But the disappearance of the gold
time piece, which he had purchased for a
lady friend for Christmas gift, had been
solved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21

will be over which four of the five candi-
dates for imperial representatives will be
elected. All are active in shrine work. and
there will be an interesting race.
The friends of Capt. +. Z. Gibson of the
Arab Patrol who is one of the candidates.
are circulating among the nobility neat
card with complimentary words for Capt.
Gibson in very bad verse:
"A is for Arab and p for Patrol.
And our captain is known'to every soul;
So give him vote. one and all,
To represent A.mas IN st. Paul.
He has worked hard for every man in line,
And deserves the vote of the entire
shrine"
Charles F. Cummins, secretary of the
Arab Patrol of Alras Temple. A. a. Q.
n. NJ. s., is a native of the District OF
Columbia, and graduated from the high
school. After completing his education
he was appointed messenger in the
office of the auditor for the Post
Office Department, and has been pro-
melted from time to time until he
reached his present position, assist
ant chief of the bookkeeping depart
ment Noble Cummins served an APP
premiership in the National Rifles Cadets
and later participated in all the interstate
drills in which the National Fencibes
We're entered He received his Master
Mason degree in Dawson Lodge. No. Is,
F. A. A. NJ. March IL, 1885; was eX-
allied in Lafayette Royal Arch Chapter,
No. :, r. A. NJ. June Is. 1885; was re-
ceived and knighted in Columbia Com
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
General and Personal News Of Mont.
gomery County, Md.
pecIal Correspondence of The Star.


ROCKVILLE, Md. December q, 1907.
AS part of the program of the conven-
ton of the. various Sunday schools OF
Montgomery county. which adjourned last
evening after a two-day session in the
Methodist Church South here, the Mont
gomery county Sunday School Associa-
ton was organized yesterday afternoon
with the following officers: President,
Charles w. Prettyman of Rockville; first
vice president. H. Bradley Davidson of
Bethesda; second vice president, Mrs.
john B. Brewer of Rockville; secretary
and treasurer C. Norman Bouic of Rock
vile; superintendent Of teachers training
department., Rev. Henry w. Burriss of
Gaithersburg; superintendent of adult de-
partment, ]. Calvin Muncaster Of Rock
vile; superintendent of home department,
Mrs. 0. NJ. ~Linthicum of Rockville; SUI
peri1tendent of primary department, Mrs.
George E. Lewis of Rockville; superin-
tendent of temperance department, Mrs.
f. ]. Hartshorne of Kensington: super
intendent Of literature. A. A. Braddock of
Rockville.
The exercises of the closing day began
Bible drill, conducted by Dr. Charles
Roads of Baltimore, secretary of the state
association. Rev. Walter H. Stone de-
livered an address. Mrs Robert C. War
field of Rockville gave a talk. Rev.
Thomas D. Richards, pastor of the Neeles-
Vile Presbyterian Church, spoke, and
Mrs. w. Topham of Washington gave a
talk. Dr. Roads last evening delivered
an address.
The season for shooting cartridges and
rabbits in Montgomery county closed yes
terday, and many of the sportsmen of the
county and others spent the day in the
woods and fields. Mai Chenen of the Chi
ne5e Legation, accompanied by G. c. Reid
of Washington, were among the nom
residents who put in day of sport. They
were the guests of Thomas C. Keys, near
Rockville.
Just be fore the annual teachers insti-
tute, which was in session here five days,
adjourned yesterday afternoon. the teach
ers elected the following as officers of
the Montgomery County Association:
President, Prof. John T. Baker, principal
of the school DIT Damascus: vice president
Miss Sallie P. Brooke of the Sandy Spring
High School; secretary, Mrs. Clara V.
Mace. principal of the school at Olney
The teachers adopted resolutions thank
ing the various instructors for their part
in making the institute a success.
Announcement Is made that the annua
meeting Of the members of the MontgOm.
cry County Agricultural Society will be
held at Rockville Wednesday, January 8
John w. Sullivan, one of Montgomery
county's oldest citizens, died yesterday
Afternoon at his home, near Lay Hill, o,
general debility. He was nearly ninety
years of age. His wife, son and 6
daughter survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21
Pattern H.
Cuff and Collar.

This Cuff and Collar Design matches the
Shirtwaist Pattern G. The entire design
is to be outlined, with the exception of the
body of the butterfly, which should be
solid, and the circles, which may be work
ed eyelet.
The two small designs are for enc rciing
initials.
Everything shown on the miniature cut
will appear on the large sheet.
When you have sent to this Office 10
cents and have received the full-size
working pattern noted above, follow these
directions
Lay material on which transfer is to be
made on hard. smooth surface. Sponge
material with damp cloth. Material should
be damp. not too wet. Lay pattern face
down on material and press firmly, rub
bling from you with crumpled handker-
chief in hand.
Transfer will be sufficiently plain very
soon. Don't let the pattern slip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21

Grand Master Woodmans term the fol-
lowing members of the Grand Lodge, F.
A. A. NJ. have received commissions as
representatives of the Grand Lodge
named:
Delaware-Clyde c. Lamond, August IS.
1907, vice Myron NJ Parker resigned.
Louisiana-William Mehn. August Z, 1907.
Nebraska-William T. Hastings, August
70, 1907, vice Frederick G. Alexander, re-
signed. katchewan-Thomas P. Nor
gan. December 8, 1907. South Carolina
Lem Towers. jr., August Is. 1907. vice
James a. Wetmore. resigned. Vermont
George c. Ober. September 5. 1907, re-
newal. Eirginia-Harry Stamford. Au-
gust % 1907. vice Myron Nj. Parker. Wis
consin-John A. Meyer, August. 81, 1907,
vice John H. Small, jr., resigned. Crosse
National Mutterloge of Germany-J
Louis Willige. December 10, 1907 Guate-
mala-Charles T. Lindsey, August ID,
1907
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21
Editor Henry Turner Dead.

CHICAGO December 21.-Henry O. Tur-
ner, well-known newspaper man of this
city, dieu at his home yesterday of
anaemia. Mr.. Turner had been T nber
of the editorial STATS of many of the
leading journals of the country. de was
born in Portland. Me-, September 8, 1873.
His first newspaper work was on the
Boston Journal. He was a writer for the
Springfield Republican for six years and
came west with a number of eastern
newspaper men to found the Omaha Tri-
bune.
Mr. Turner came to Chicago twenty-six
years ago and was actively engaged on
various newspapers of this city until his
final illness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21
Meets Death in Mine Explosion.
Special Correspondence OF The Star.
BOYDS, Md, December %. l9(

BOYDS, Md, December 20, 1907.
A telegram tonight at o'clock from
John +. Daymude. at Connellsville, Pa,
announces that Benjamin Nicholson, a
former resident of Boyds. was killed in
the explosion at the Darr mines seven
teen miles west of Connellsvile, Pa.
which occurred yesterday. The telegram
was to Mr.. John w. Williams, who late
tonight announced his death to his
brother, Thomas Nicholson. assistant
foreman of track on the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad. and to his other relatives
in this section.
Benjamin Nicholson was about thirty
years old. He left here about eighteen
years ago, going to Dawson, Pa. Several
years ago he secured employment in the
Darr mines. His brother and other rela-
tives will leave for Connellsville tomor-
row.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21
No Chicago Milk Indictments.

CHICAGO, December 21.-After six
hours of debate the December grand jury
adjourned last night unable to agree upon
indictments against members of the ILL
nois Milk Dealers Association, the COM
bination which is charged with stlnng
competition in Chicago.
The jury will meet again today-re-
open the arguments as to the evidence
heard, and take final vote as to whether
any or all of the members of the milk
dealers combination are guilty as men,
berS of a trust.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21
Sues for Absolute Divorce.

Proceedings for an absolute divorce
have been instituted in the District Su-
preme Court by Charles H. Stafford
against Pearl ID. Stafford. They We're
married at Rockville, Md, April 3, 1905.
but separated within few months of the
ceremony. She charges that August Z
last her husband went through we'd
ding ceremony at Baltimore with the CO.
respondent. Attorney 7. z. Elder repre-
sentS the wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21
Lien MAY Spoil Banquet.

CHICAGO, December 21.-On the eve of
the banquet to be given by the lew ILL
nois Athletic Club ton.<,-it in honor of its
officers and at which Attorney General
Charles j. Bonaparte will be one of the
speakers mechanics lien tor. $4,000, Y S
filed yesterday against the clubhouse by
a firm of contractors for balance on the
original contract price of $i90.0OO which
later was increased to nearly 100000.
A provision of the ninety nine-year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21
TRANSFERABLE EMBROID.
cry DESIGNS.

This cut is a small reproduction of an
embroidery pattern 10x15 inches On re-
ceipt of 10 cents We will send the large
design by mail to any address The pat
tern may be transferred to any material
for embroidering by simply following the
directions given below,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21
Five Tons Of Bullion.

LONDON, December 21.-Packages of
bullion weighing five tons and represent
ing 100000 were dispatched from this
city this morning to Liverpool for ship
ment to New York on the Campania,
which sails today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21

lease of the property on which the build
ing stands provides for its forfeiture in
the event the tenant allows any lien TO
stand against the property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21


Washingtons nearest Virginia neighbor
CITY enjoys the distinction of having
among its residents Most Excellent G-anf,
High Priest John II. Fisher. He was put
at the head of Virginia captuar Masonry
at the one hundredth annual convention
of the Royal Arch CHAPTER of Virginia at
Norfolk. He holds jurisdiction over : COZ
chapter Masons in the Old Dominion
Grand Master Francis ]. woodman of
the Grand Lodge. F. A. A. NJ. las is
sued an official announcement to the
fraternity concerning the very recent
decease of Past Grand Master Robert
Bruce Donaldson. In his memorial cir
cular Grand Master Woodman says
In the fullness of years and honors
Most 'Worshipful Robert Bruce Donald
son. past grand master, was summoned
10 the presence of our Supreme Grand
Master at o'clock pm on November
%. 1907. Our venerable and vcnerated
brother was born at Waterford Lou
doun county: Virginia, October IL, 1896
At the age of seven he removed to
Alexandria. where his early education
was obtained in private school. In
1872 he came to Washington, where he
was first engaged in mathematical in
strument making. and manufactured
many of the Instruments used in the
Geographic service of that day. Later
he studied dentistry, and for a few
years was associated with his teacher.
DR.. r. Finley Hunt. in the practice of
that profession, when he engaged i'm
practice for himself. and rose to dis
tinction as the inventor of several in
struments which are considered indis-
pensable in the practice of .ca;istry.
In 1854 he was married to Miss Anna
NJ Hall, who. with one son, survives
him. Failing eyesight compelled him
to abandon the practice of his profes-
sion about fifteen years ago, and he
engaged in the manufacture of one of
his inventions, from which he acquired
comfortable fortune. NJ. W. Brother
Donaldson was made a master Mason
in Federal Lodge, No. /, December 4,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21

The annual grand visitation to Columbia
Lodge, l. o. o. F.. took place Thursday
evening. and the lodge entertained a large
number of visitors. The Grand Lodge
was received in due form and was given
hearty welcome by the lodge. Among
those in attendance were Grand Master
\. r. Vermillion, Deputy Grand Master
u, Fl. Easterling, Grand Warden r. A
Ford. Grand Secretary Joseph I. Porter
and Grand Treasurer ]. A. B. Espey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21

Washington Naval Royal Arch Chap
ter conferred the Royal Arch degree
Tuesday evening. 1t was the twelfth
time during the capitular year that the
chapter had assembled for the purpose of
.'exalting a class High Priest w. M,
Heinline has been progressive executive,
and has had very prosperous year in
office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21

Ia Fayette Lodge, No. 10, F. A. A. NJ.
| installed it's officers for the ensuing Ma
soni: year at a stated communication
| Thursday evening. The lodge advanced
or reelected its official line, as follows
William H. Wanamaker. master; John B.
! Nichols. junior warden; GatZ E. Dunkum
| junior warden; John II. Olcott Te-ele cteO
secretary; Albert f. Fox (re-elected TWEEN
| ty-fifth time), treasurer; Walter L. Ben
nett. senior deacon; Charles H. Becker
Junior deacon; John R. Wright. senior
steward; Charles II. Galliher, junior stew
| ard: Cummins Helmtck, tiler; Past Mas
| ter James l.. Marshall, master of cere-
| monies; Past Master Jacob H. Lichlfter
| lop chaplain; w. ]. Palmer, Fl. o. Simons
r. r. Rodrick and d. c. Holland. choir
James w. Cheney, organist and director
Pas. Master Benjamin s. Graves, S. p
Thompson and Past Master F. Warren
Johnson, finance committee; wardens,
! deacons and stewards, John E. Dawson
A. Louis Espey. Italo E. Fronani. James
| A. Hartsock, w. w. Mcdonald and D.
]. Particle, proficiency committee
The officers and past officers presented
| Albert F. Fox magnificent lamp as a
| token of their esteem and to celebrate
| the closing of his twenty-fifth conse Gu
| tive year as treasurer of the lodge. The
presentation was made by Hart Momsen
the retiring master. In a pleasing speech.
| me membership OF Almas Temple now
aggregates 1.41o. and makes it one of the
| leading temples in the country.
| At the meeting Thursday night the fol-
| lowing were nominated for the various
official positions in the temple: Potentate.
| Roe Fulkerson; chief rabban. Louis A.
Dent: assistant raboan, Alex. Grant high
priest and prophet. w: w. Jermaine; orr
entail guide, JOIN A Ellinger; treasurer.
| Allison Nailor, jr.; recorder, Harrison
Dingman; imperial representatives,
Frank A. Sebring. Roe Fulkerson Thomas
p. Morgan. Frank C. Gibson and w. H.
| Wunder. The balloting will be from $50
| to 8 pm on December 30. and will be fol-
| lowed by business meeting.
| The only contest at tine shrine election
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-19
Prize Gardens.

A very com mendable under
taking is that of the mill authori-
ties of Edgefeld, in offering prizes
of FIVE and three dollars for the
best, and next best, vegetable gar
dens planted at the mill village
On last Saturday afternoon the
Judges inspected the sixteen. gar
deus contendipg for the prize, and
found many neat, fourisbiDg gar
dens. The first prize was awarded
Mrs. Miles for the very best gar
den, with finest and greatest va
riety of vegetables. With a family
Of five and all her work to do, she
had done all the work herself,
going over the garden every week
Everything from peppers to pump
kins were seen here in great pro-
fusion. The next garden was that
of Mrs. Jackson, the first one visi-
ted on Cedar Row. This garden
was the work of Mrs. Jackson, and
had never been plowed: All of
the work was done by her
with a Doe. The garden of Mr..
Ellis on the same street was also
very fine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-19
An Editor on ssPuffs. Z"

A western editor has come To
the conclusion that those desiring
"puf's" in his paper must pay for
them, and has established the fo!-
loving schedule of prices: For
telling the public that a man is p
successful citizen when everybody
knows that he is as lazy as a gov
ernment mule. $3.50; referring TO
deceased citizen as one who is
incurred by the ebtire community.
when we know he's OILY missed
by poker circle, $i0.13; refer
ring 10 some galavanting female
as an estimsble lady whom it is q
pleasure to meet. when every man
in town would rather see the devil
coming, $S 10; calling an ordinary
FOUNDER an eminent diyine, 80
cents; sending a doughty sinner
to heaven, $500-Ex.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-19
Remarkable Rescue.

That truth is stranger than fc-
tion, has once more been demon
strated in the little town of Fedo.
ra, Tenn, the residence of c V
Pepper. He writes: 81 was in bed,
entirely disabled with hemor-
rhages of the lungs and throat.
Doctors failed to help me, and all
hope had fed when I began taking
DR.. Kings New Discovery. Then
instant relief came. The coughing
soon ceased; the bleeding dimin-
ished rapidly, and in three weeks
I was able to go to work" Guaran-
iced for coughs and colds Soc and
$1.00 at Timmons Bros. w. E.
Lynch &-Co. G.. L. Penn & Son.
Trial bottle free.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-19
Crons Small in Lower Counties.

While ELI route TO Challestoh
last week, the writer made it 2
pom! to observe tire crop coI.di-
tons closely. Both corn and cot
ton appear to be backward in the
lower counties. Usually cotton in
the sandy section is several week..
more advanced than that in til.
clay, but not SO this year. The
watermelon outlook is fairly good
but we have 10 doubt that Mr..
J. H. P. Roper and Mr.. Trap
McManus lave vines that are usi
as promising as ANY we saw last
week.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-19
Delightful Reception.

The reception given at the home
of Mrs. j. R. Tompkins OH Friday
afternoon, III honor of her three
beautiful cousins, The Misses Ha.- :
ris uf Henderson, N. c., was largr-
~ attended. An hour or more wac
speIt in pleasant conversation.
Delightful refreshments wer
served in the dining room by Il
sextette of Edgefeld's heppy anc
attractive young girls These &C.
complished trio of young womer
have already found cordial well
come into our midst.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-19
Annual Meet;ne at Epnorth.

The State Holiness Meeting o.
South Carolina viii convene this
year under the new tabernacle n
Epworth. Rev. H. c. Morrison to
do the preaching, Prof. G. P. Cur
ry will lead the singing aud Prof.
John Landrum, the sparkling
pianist, presiding at that instru-
ment. Rev. W. P. B. Klnard.
spresident of the State Holmes :
Association, will be Master OF
Careln onies. Mrs. Mary Payne
Klnard cordially invited many Of
her friends in dear old Edgetield,
whom she had met anc .,22arned to
love during her recent visit, 70
stay in her home from July 25tn
to August 4th, and attend he
camp meeting. She has an elegar
home near Epworth, and between
times will take you to Greenwood,
and over other delightful driveways
either in all automobile or with
spirited horses. You may tax :.
your choice. On the wide porches,
with awnings and vines, you MAJ
with books, conversation and
music by Prof. Landrum, while
away many happy moments, and
very tempting Indeed is the abnr-
dance of fried chicken, rolls, caht
and frozen dainties al command
Take the Southern by Greenwood.
Mrs. Kinard will be there to meet
you.
NJ. E. L.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-19
Exposition Rates.

Very low rates to Norfolk. Va /,
return account Jamestown ter
centennial exposition via SOUTH
ERN RAILWAY.
Seaaon, sixty day and fifteen
day tickets on sale daily COM
mencing April 10Th, to and in
Guiding November Goth, 1907.
Very low rates will also be
made for Military and Brass
Bands in uniform attending the
exposition.
Stop overs will be allowed on
Season, Sixty day and fifteen day
tickets, same as OH Summer tour
ist tickets.
For full information call on
Ticket Agents Southern Railway
or write:
R. W. HUNT,
Division Passenger Agent,
Charleston. S. c.