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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-06-29
Our Venerable Correspon-
dent Grows Reminiscent
Interesting Incidents of
Long Ago--Result of Lii
quor Eight in Valdosta--
State Prohibition May be
the Next Thing.

VI VIC Alio VI 0eH. w II. Erwin,
which brought to mind long
years ago. Say from. 1888 to 134S,
he and l were very intimate.
We visited and were much in
each others company. The in
timacy or association can be ac-
counted for to degree because
of his attachment or love for my
aunt, Margaret Baskin. No doubt
he thought that his association
with me would bring him oftener
in my aunts company, which
it did; but some how or other i.
did not culminate. in anything
serious. We often attended Fork
Hill (Baptist) church. In that
day, that church attracted larger
congregations than any church
In the community. l am not
sure, but think it does until this
day. The people are thickly set
tied and all of one belief, viz.
Baptism by immersion. l do not
fall out with them for that. Let
all enjoy their own opinion in
such matters. BY the way, ad
NIT freely that my first religious
impressions led me to the con.
clusion that the Baptist church
was the church and that all 9th.
er creeds were usurpers. Envi-
ronment has much to do in such
matters.
| am reminded that most of
my school days were spent in
the Fork Hill community, nv
first teachers being Walcott,
Jefferson and VIM. Blackmon,
etc. down to Jno. 7. Copeland in
1s4S. | could count many friends
among the older citizens. In the
days we are now considering it
was not uncommon to immerse
from 20 to nearly 100 candidates
in one day. Among the preachers
that attended the church then
were Parker Thompson, Joseph
Copeland, Wiley Blackmon, w.
f. Brasington and Allen Small.
Mr.. Brasington's service was
much longer than any other pas
tor. He was loyal to his church
and as true as steel. These
preachers and teachers have all
"passed over the river"
This is DEPRESSION. | intend ed
to say more about Gen. Erwin.
He was ap active, energetic farm
name. Later ne Stndled surveying,
under Capt. James ID. McIlwain,
and was proficient in such work !,
and still later on he offered himself {
a candidate for the Office of Sur
veyor General Of the State, and
was successful and discharged
the duties of the Office for at
least one term. So much for the
farmer boy hero. No doubt now,
inihis old age, he Qike myself }
6f1n dwells upon olden times.
1.-The is q "News" reader and
what / have said comes under
his eyes / want to urge him to
write me long letter.
In my last communication
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-06-29
Col. S. J.C. Dunlap.
Another Account Of the Pas
sing Away Of the Gallant
Confederate Soldier.

Barlow, Florida, in it's issue of
the 18th instant, gives the fol-
lowing particulars of the life and
death of Col. Samuel J. G. Dun
lap OF that city, whose death was
noted in recent issue of The
News: Col. Samuel j. G. Dun
lap died at his home in this city
on tuesday, afternoon the 11th
inst, at three o'clock. He had
been in failing health for nearly
a year and had given up busi
ness in the hope that a rest from
"the heat and burden" of lon 9
business life would bring at least
a partial restoration of his health.
But In this hope his family and
friends were sadly disappointed.
His condition gradually grew
worse until The last summons
came, when he sank peacefully
to rest.
Col. Dunlap was born in Ker
shaw county, South Carolina,
Dec, %, 1888, his father being a
large cotton planter in that Sec
tion. He completed his educa-
ton at Wake Forest College,
NC, and not long after he gra-
duated, married his first vile,
Miss Ingram of Lancaster,
county, s c., where he resided
for time, removing later to
Americus, Ga, where he lost his
wife by death.
When the Civil war broke ou,
he entered the service as captain
tof company "B" 10th Ca, Regt
and served with distinguished
gallantry until disabled by Sc.
riouss wounds. at the battle Of
Franklin, Tenn, near the close
of the war. He was also engag
ed in the battles of Chicamauga'
Lookout mountain and in the
numerous engagements of Gen.
Joseph E. Johnston's campaign
from Dalton to Atlanta, and at
the time he was disabled al
franklin was the senior colonel
in his brigade.
After the war Col. Dunlap en-.
gagged in business at Fort Lawn.
S. c., whore he married the pre-
sent Mrs. Dunlap, who survives
him. In December 1888 he re.
moved,.with his family TO Barlow
and since that time his life has
been "known and read of all
men" in this community and il
this entire section. His high
character, his uprightness, hi,
gentle and generous nature anC
his devotion to his civil and re-
ligious dut les were known to al
who had business or other asso
citation with him. He was {
faithful member of the A. r. P
church Of this city, and was it,
Sunday school superintendent fo
many years until failing health
compelled him to relinquish hi
duties.
The funeral services were helt
at the family residence on Wed
nesday afternoon, conducted b,
Rev. F. E. Rogers, assisted b,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-13
Box Party Gipen
To Miss Johnson
At the National

As the guest Of The Sunday Times.
Miss Frances Loretta Johnson, the win
ncr Of the third weekly beauty contest
OF The Sunday Times, occupied a box
at the National Theater last evening
with party she had invited to accom-
pduy her
In the party with Miss Johnson were
Mr. and AIRS. L. q. Johnson. her father
and mother Miss Rose Stella Johnson,
her sister. and i. +. Stevens. They
were in the upper right hand box near
est the stage.
Miss Johnson and her party were there
because The Sunday Times entertains
each weekly beauty winner with a box
party al the theater
The beautys appreciation of the play
was most keen. II was the first time
she or any one I'm her party had seen
The Lion and the Mouse and they
followed the performance with the clos
est attention.
Il have enjoyed the whole thing i'm
mensely,' said Miss Johnson. Aside
from the compliment paid me through
The Sunday Times by my selection by
the judges as one Of the beauties. / APP
preCiate moro than / can say the de-
hghtful way the paper has of entertain
ing the weekly winners
She ard her mother were greatly IN
terestcd. when they were told that twice
as many photographs mad been sub
mitTed for the week that ended last mid
night as for the previous week
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-13
ASKS
FOR IMPROVEMENTS

The action Of the Brightwood Citizens
Association at its meeting last night
indicates that the different citizens as
sOciations will combine in an EFFORT 70
have the Bureau OF Corporations exam
me into the methods of the gaslighL
street car and electric light companies
OF the District. with view 70 ascer-
tanning what is necessary 10 BRING ABOUT
a more equitable arrangement between
the people and the corporations regard
ing service and rates.
This resolution of the Brightw0od As
ISOLATION follows that OF the PetwOrth
Citizens Association, passed several
days ago. petitioning the President to
instruct action on the part OF the Blu
reau of Corporations Both resolutions
will be duly forwarded 70 the President
Another important matter discussed at
last nights melting was the plan pre-
scented by Lindsay S. Perkins. upon sug-
gesticn Of Louis u. Shoemaker. favOTiug
the establishment OF permanent expo
sition in the District, with buildings for
all the States and foreign nations for
holding the exhibits Of each
The project was discussed informally,
another suggestion being that only the
States be represented. each State main
tanning its own buildings, and that the
manufactures building be maintained by
the manufacturer themselves.
A resolution was passed asking the
Commissioners ID improve Sixteenth
street road extension The Commits
siOners were also asked 20 include in
the next appropriation asked for p0-
lice station at BrighCwood and a trunk
sewer along the line OF Rock Creek
Captain Miller advocated the right of
suffrage ia the District. Addresses
were also made on other topics by Col
+. b. Townsend. Wilton J. Lambert and
others. Resolutions were passed ak
pressing regret at the death Of w ..
Ray. postmaster at BrightwOod. and a
member OF the association.
The election scheduled for last night
was postponed until the next meeting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-13
SUE 3. & O. RAILROAD
FOR ACCIDENTAL DEATH

Charles +. Robson and Harvey T.
Winfield, administrators on the estate
of Josephus Anderson, through their
attorneys, Balston & Siddons. today
in the District Supreme Court filed suit
for $4,000 against the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company. In the bin
of declaration the plaintiff set forth that
the late JCsephus Anderson was on the
nth of May, 1906, employed as a laborer
by the railroad company in its freight
yard. and that on the same day an
apron of a coal chute fell upon the loco
motive In which the deceased was work
ing and the escaping steam from the
damaged locomotive scaIded Anderson
10 death
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-13
MRS. SOPHIA ARENDES'
WILL IS PR0BATED

In her will, dated January p, 1896.
which was offered for probate today.
Mrs. Sophia Arendes devises lot c, IN
square 9O3. 10 William S Riley. who is
named as executor, in trust. to be sold
After paying Mamie Schafer 500 and so
each 10 Eugene and William Schafer
and Bertha Schafer, the remaining pro-
ceeds are 10 be distributed among Mrs
Arendes' six children. The residue Of
the estate is to be divided, share and
share alike, between Eleanor Arendes.
John B. and George Arendes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-13
HANSBROUGH CALLS
At WHITE HOUSE

Senator Hansbrough Of North Dakota
called at the White House this morn
ing. armed with a number Of newspaper
clippings Nearly all these specimens
contained the charge in scare head
lines that he. HansbTOugh. was one Of
the ConspiratOrs who were planning to
spend 5000. 900 to down the President
and his policies.
Il had always thought, until / read
these Stories said Senator HansbrOugh
"that I was one of the stanchest
friends the President had IN the whole
Northwest But now find that I have
been plotting 'cOnspiring, 'cOuniving'
and sCEeming' 10 do him up I do not
often lose my temper over small mat
tiers, but when am classed with high
binders. robbers, and enemies of Presi-
dent Roosevelt. I think 1 have a pretty
good protest coming
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-13
Bradleys
Entertain
For Aliens
CreeIS Leave for Peace Con-
terence at New
York.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edison Bradley, who have
returned from a short visit to New
York, have with them Mr. and Mrs.
George Allen, of New York They en-
tertained at dinner last evening in their
honor. Their guests were the Assistant
Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Tru-
man H. Newberry. the Chief Of staff
and Mrs. J. Franklin Bell the Military
Attache of the British Embassy and
Mrs Ryan. Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lee,
Bulmer, Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Biddle, and
Mr.. end Mrs. Gibson Fahnestock.
The Mexican Ambassador and Nine
de Creell eftye sterday for New York.
where they will be at the Waldorf
Astoria for ten days. The ambassador
viii attend the Peace Conference.
Mrs. Theodore p. shonts and her
daughters entertained an informal lun-
eheon party yesterday as a farewell to
the Due de Chaulnes. who has been their
guest for some time, and who left this
afternoon for New York, to visit DR..
and Mrs. Ledoux. Mrs Shonts and her
daughters will spend the summer
abroad.
Mrs. Basil Gordon. who is spending
the spring season in her country place,
Wakefield Manor, in Virginia, is making
a visit in Baltimore to her sister. Mrs.
Douglas II. Gordon. Mrs. Gordon will
sail May IA for Europe. accompanied by
her sister, Mrs. Montagu, and by Mrs
William Inman. of Atlanta.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Bowen Crafts,
of BrookIine. Mass, announce the mar
rage of their daughter. Florence Baker.
TO Charles Reid Boggs on Saturday.
April s. Mr.. Boggs Is a grandson o.
Fay Director Boggs, L. S. n, and well
known in Washington circles, where his
parents so long resided.
The Rev. and Mrs. Wynkoop. who
have been living in India since their
marriage are expected TO return TO
Washington early in June for a years
leave. and will be warmly welcomed
back by a host of relatives and friends.
Mrs. WynkOop. formerly Miss MolIe
Dodge, Of Georgetown, was married 70
Mr.. WyukOOp some years ago and leIt
immediately with her husband, who had
received the appointment of missionary
FOR the American Bible Society, with
headquarters at Alahabad, India, where
hc has accomplished most gratifying
work. Owing TO the unhealIhfulness OF
the city during the summer months.
they have spent the hot period in the
mountain districts, where they have es-
tablshed a fOurishing school, In which
Mrs WynkOOp has proven an able as
sistant-
Col. and Mrs. Robert Craig have been
spending the winter ana early spring at
Noodley Inn, on the TenleytoWn road.
Mrs Walter Fairfield has been spend
ing several DAYS in New York. Mrs.
Fairfield is taking a course OF vocal in
structiOn from IsadOr LuCkstOne.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-13
SPECIAL POLICEMEN NAMED
FOR MASONIC FAIR DUTY

The following have been appointed pO-
licemen 10 do duty in Convention Hall
during the Masonic Fair;
Arthur Woolley, II. Grahe. F. b.
Grain. John r. Lowe, w HarTies. n.
w. Chambers. James r. Arnold, W. II.
II. Gould. A. Childs. J. D. Newton. 4. c.
Holman, Fred Miller. Henry w. Schlos-
ser. J. F. Dcdd. John K Harris, p =.
Little. John DAILY, +. s. Arlington. Nor
ris Barnett. Thomas De Leach, f. W.
Spiess.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-13
THOMAS JEFFERS0N'S
MEMORY H0N0RED

Members Of the Thomas Jefferson Me-
mortal Association and their friends
paid honor last night, at the Eighth
Street Temple, TO the memory of the
great Virginia statesman and educator
whose name their association bears.
and who Was the champion Of civil and
religious liberty. Rabbi Simon deliver
ed the address of the evening, his topic
being Thomas Jefferson and the NiT-
ginia Statute Of Religious Liberty" DIT.
Simon strongly advocated the erection
of a stately Pile here in memory Of the
great cOmmOnner.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-13
EGGS THAT COME HIGH.

Recently there was exhibited in Liver
pool an enormous egg. that Of a tall.
hightless bird. the Aepyornis maximus.
which formerly made it's home on the
Island Of Madagascar Only twenty of
these mammoth eggs are known 10 be in
existence, and they bring prices ranging
from $40 20 1900 Each egg IS about a
foot long and nearly a yard in clrcum-
ference. and the shells viii hold about
two gallons OF water
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-13
EXAMINE APPLICANTS
FOR MEDICAL INSPECTOR

Owing to the death of DR.. William J.
Bush, one of the medical inspectors
of public schools and the facts that the
law requires such inspectors TO be ap-
pointed only after competitive exam
nations and that no colOred physician
has qualified under this law for such
appointment, the Civil Service Commits
sion will be asked 70 examine such ap-
plicants for medical inspector OF schools
as may be certified by the Commission
ers
The position pays $500 annually.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-13
PROGRAM FOR THE BLIND
IN LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Following is the program for volun-
teer readings and music in the reading
room for the blind at the Library of
Congress-2:30 to 800 p. m:
Tuesday, April Is Mrs. Marcia Nc
Lehman reading; Thursday, April Is,
Mrs. John D. Patten, Irish music; lee
ture recital assisted by Miss Bricken-
stein and Mrs. Day; Saturday, April 20,
Mrs William Orr Cunningham, reading
The door to the reading room will be
closed promptly at 2.30 p. m. and will
remain closed until the end of the pro-
gram.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-13
FUNERAL SERVICES SUNDAY
FOR MRS. CHARLOTTE FALLS

Funeral services for Mrs Charlotte
Armstrong Falls, who died yesterday in
Sibley Hospital, will be held on Sunday
afternoon at o'clock. in Christ Church.
Alexandria. Mrs. Ealls was the wife OF
Robert W. Fails. an emDlOye of the
Washington Gaslight Company and had
been IN at the hospital since March is.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fails lived az 5l4 Prince
street Alexandria. where the remains
were taken yesterday afternoon Mrs.
Falls is survived by her husband and
several grown children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-13
SEVEN DAYS OF
CONTEST FOR BEAUTY
CONTINUED from First Page)

ACGuAAnuGQ from flFSL RAHE-3
will fall There are many who say the
weekly winners that have been select
Cd so FAR are eminently beautiful and
that one of them should be the final
winner On the other hand. there are
many VINO claim the weekly winners
nave not been remarkably beautiful and
thaI one Of the near-winners should be
awarded the final honor.
Ihat there are hundreds already en-
tered IN the contest whose chances viii
DC excellent with the judges is undOubt-
ed There are all types and styles OF
beauty. all shadings and colorings. Diff
terent peoples standards of beauty are
ulIIerenL Consequently Il is Impossible
for even artistic experts 10 tell where
the decision OF the artist judges viii be
bestowed.
Differences of Opinion.
A clear demonstration of the differ-
ence of opinion about the beauty merits
OF the winners is contained IN two let
ters received by the Beauty Editor to-
day: One says:
In reference 10 your beauty contest
Wouiu like TO suggest to change your
judges as they certainly do not recOg-
nlze beauty when they see it, as they
have selected beauties as prize winners.
VINO are rot nearly as beautiful as
others tina, have been published. Hop
ing you appoint some new judges, who
viii have insight as 10 beauty
The other says
Permit Inc TO congratulate you on
your success thus far in the beauty
contest ana especially in last week S
award-Miss Francis Johnson.
Il have frequently heard her sing az
the Unity Club and for she Golden
Cross, and ] have always admired her
style of beauty, principally because her
facial expression adds 10 her beauty,
instead Of as Is often the case with
sol0lsts, detracting
Therefore, as a regular reader Of
The Times. j beg to be recorded as vet
ing for Miss Johnson for the principal
prize.
Comment Of a Sender.
A young woman's photograph was ac-
companied by the following crisp com
ment today;
when one woman SAYS another is
pretty you can bet it's true"
A suggestion has come IN that the
cashier at Bryan's. at Fifteenth and f
streets northwest. should be a contest
ant. The Sunday Times would be glad
10 have her photograph.
II reply To queries as 10 when pho
tographs are returned. 81 Is here eX-
planned that all photographs will be
returned Immediately after the close
OF the contest. April y. There Is TO
danger Of photographs being lost or
harmed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-13
EX-COngreSSman In
cenSed at Argument
Over ThaW Trial.
Trio Talking Loudly in
the Presence of
Women.

CHICAGO, April 13.-Charles S. Whar-
ton, the young member Of the United
States House Of Representatives from
the Fourth Illinois Congressional dis
trict, whose term expired March 1. and
who tried to exclude the Thaw case in
the newspapers from the mails. drew q
revolver in the lobby OF The Palmer
House last night and battered three
men with the butt end Of the weapon
until he was oyerpowered.
Wharton was taken 20 the Harrison
street police station. booked under the
name Of Samuel Jones'" and released
TO appear IN court to answer 10 a charge
Of assault
81. Gillespie a travelling salesman
from Boston, and two companions were
standing in the lobby engaged in a
heated discussion Of the trial of Harry
Thaw. TWO women were standing in
close proximity waiting for the husband
OF one OF them.
Wharton stopped, approached the
group OF men, and said.
Here, you, that isn't decent Ian
guage. Can't you see that there are
ladies present.
VINO the devil are you2" one Of the
men Is said 20 have replied.
Wharton answered Win d right swing
that landed on the others jaw.
TIE three men leaped at Wharton.
The four whirled about the lobby. One
man grasped Wharton around the neck
and held him tight. Another struck
him a blow in the face.
Then Wharton drew a revolver from
his nip pocket.
The sight Of the pistol created a
panic among the spectators, who thought
the former Representative was golns
TO shoot
He used the weapon as club and
beat OF his assailants. BystandeTs then
put a stop 70 the night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-13

Mrs Roosevelt, wife Of the President
occupied a box at the Columbia Theater
last evening. She had with her Assist
ant Attorney General and Mrs. Afford
A. Cooley and Theodore Roosevelt. jr,
who is spending some time with his
parents in the White House
Mrs. Albert r. Dyer, Of 924 Fourteenth
street northwest, who met with painful
accident just before Easter, is improv-
ing slowly. but still is unable TO get
about her room. Her shoulder and arm
have been seriously injured. Her daugh-
Ter, Mrs. Grace Dyer Knight. has de-
ferred her departure for europe until
late next DonJh IN consequence.
Mrs. Sanie Marshall Hardy, of Louis
Vile, Ky, vice president general. L. 5.
ID. A. r., is at the Ebbitt for the con-
gress.
Mrs. G. a Converse, Of Connecticut
avenue, viii have as her guest for The
remainder OF the month Miss Audrey
Townsend Sackett who will be remem-
bered as one of WashingtOn's most at
tractive debUtantes OF Two seasons ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry u. Nolte. the lat
ter formerly Miss Rose Cunningham,
who We're married on Wednesday,, are
at home az sos K street northwest
Mrs. NJ Bremen, of Baltimore, is visit
ing her sitser, Mrs. Jacob Steiner, Of l.
street.
Mrs BENJAMIN Held entertained at
Waist yesterday afternoon in honor OF
ner sister. Mrs. Albert Straus, of New
York who is her guest before sailing
for Europe with AIR Straus, on The
KrOnpil Wilhelm. Mrs. SJrauS won the
first prize and Mrs. c.. w. Wallerstein
ca ptured the second. The decorations
were all OF American Beauties and
ferns.
Mrs. W. .Nordlinger entertained at lun-
cheon at the New Willard Wednesday.
Her guests were Mrs Karl kaufman, OF
St Gall, Switzerland; Mrs Nathan
Kaufman. Of Providence, r. l., Mrs
Isaac Behrend, and Mrs Rudolph b.
Behrend-
Mrs. Sol Meyer is spending a few days
in Baltimore with relatives.
Mrs. Leo s. SheonthaL of Westmin-
ster street, was the hostess at a most
delightful euchre yesterday afternoon IN
honor of her sister Mrs. otto Wolf. of
Tniontown. Ala who. with Mr. Wolf
and their family are visiting here be-
fore sailing for Europe. and Mrs PAU
Levy, of Baltimore, and Mrs A Fisher,
of Brooklyn The guest prizes were
won by Mrs. Paul Levy and Mrs. Fish
err the first prize by Mrs Max Open
heimer, and the second by Mrs Joseph
kldWdHs. ne bLltl guests IAN
were Mrs. Lully, Mrs. Levi, Mrs. Max
Pines, Mrs Benjamin Klawans, Mrs.
Louis NIosher Miss Sadie Sackerman
and Mrs A. Sakolszi-
Mrs. F. L. Barclay. jr-, and her son
Earl are visiting the formers sister,
Mrs E Johnson, al COmas, Nd, 10 be
Joined By Mr. Barclay tomorrow.
Mr. and Mrs a. l. Stein viii be at
home tomorrow evening at 1722 Seventh
street. in honor of the Bar-mitZVa of
their youngest son, Percy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-13

Charles $. Wharton. who was a mem
Der Of the Fifty-ninth Congress, is
Republican and was elected from the
Fourth Illinois District. which is com
posed u part OF Cnica 60 He is only
thIrty-rUO years Of age, and was known
as the Xxi member OF the House OF
Representative. His term expired with
the last session Of Congress