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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-10-11

Rev. J. P. Tyler who has been called
as rector to the Episcopal church AT
Hagerstown,w we are advised has not yet
accepted the call but is holding it
under consideration. Mr.. Tyler, lives
a, Ashland, Virginia, and holds the
honorable position of Archdeacon of
Virginia. His friends here hope he
may decide to come to Hagerstown.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-06-08
$50 w. Main.

230 w. Main.
Miss Beedie and Addie Cook are Wis
iting their father in Missouri.
frankie, the little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Phillips Ray, is very sick this
week.
Miss Hattie Armstrong is on the
sick list.
The Young Ladies Embroidery Club
will meet next Friday with Mrs. j.
d. Andrews at 1911 st. Louis Ave.
Mrs Alice Caldwell of Clinton, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. King, this
week.
Don't refuse the Forum because it is
a colored paper
Miss Mayme Clauke formerly of this
city. left last Thursday for lndianapo-
lis Ind, where she was later united In
matrimony to Mr.. Clark of that place.
She received a number of beautiful
presents.
If at any time you wish for the Fo-
rum. lust call over New Phone 4S1 or
write 665 w Prairie Ave. l will be
very glad to answer and see that you
get it.
Mr.. Baker Nickens, formerly prom
inent Decatur man, died last Thursday
afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home OF
his wife's brother, Rev. Selory or
Frankfort. KY The cause of his death
was lung trouble. His daughters, MRS.
Bert Cousins and Mrs. George Denny,
left at o'clock for that place lie VIII
probably be buried at Frankfort
Do you know that the colored people
of Decatur have taken an idea OF I'M
proving their property?
Mr. Edward Pharm was in Bloom
, ington over Sunday visiting friends
Mrs. Edward Motley was in Peters,
burg last week visiting her mother,
Mrs. Penic.
Mrs. J. d. Andrews was in Spring
field over Sunday visiting friends.
Rev. Bates of Springfield, preached
at the Antioch Baptist Church SUNDAY
night.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-06-08
DECATUR NEWS.

After an illness of several months,
Mr.. Ross died at his residence Satur-
day. May 25 on South Broadway. the
funeral services were conducted by
Rev. J. A. Crackett, Monday morning.
The body was laid to rest in Green
wood Cemetery.
The weekly meeting of the Peerless
Improvement Club met last Tuesday
evening at the residence of Mrs. Van
Lee at 22S w. Jefferson st. After the
regular business was finished, the club
adjourned to attend a Henrest social
given at the Antioch Baptist by the
Young Ladies' Embroidery Club.
Mr.. Jack Lenston has added quite an
Improvement to his residence on West
Decatur street.
Mr.. and Mrs. McClelland Jones are
having quite an addition made to their
home on West King street which i'm
proves the looks very much.
Mrs. Perkins and her daughter Flor
ence were the guests of Mrs. Arthur
Steward Thursday. The latter left
Monday to make her future home in
Springfield, her husband being en-
ployed there.
Miss Gail Rankin of Macon was in
town Thursday visiting friends.
See Miss Daisy wilkins and get the
Forum Also give her your news. II
YOU have had the Forum, she will be
very much pleased to renew your sub
scription. See her at any time.
Don't forget the Forum is only 15e a
month.
Last Friday a few of the sisters OF
the A. M e. Church went to Bloom
ington to represent the 1Stewardists
and Mothers of the church. A deli
cious dinner was served, after which
short programme was rendered.
delightful and enjoyable paper was
read by Mrs. Rosa King, the subject
being IAN Ideal Housewife"
The Ladies' Sewing Circle of the
Antioch Baptist Church will be enter"
tanned by Mrs. Lima Vernon at hel
residence 1049 South Colfax street
next Thursday afternoon at z: 81
| o'clock.
Thursday being circus day and Me-
mortal day, many seem to remember
their loved ones by decorating theil
graves which was a very beautiful
| scene.
! Have A. D. Cecil to do your wal
papering and cleaning. Call or write
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-06-08
116 S. 9TH ST, Springfield, Ill

See E. L. Rogers for the best sick
and accident policies. $40 per week
when sick or hurt
Get in the reading habit-Colored
papers are for sale at: J. E. Thomp-
son, L. F. Osbornes Pool Room The
Pekin Cafe, Brown & Meals Restau-
rant Elk l. Cafe. At these places you
can secure the New York Age, Boston
Guardian. The Freeman. Richmond
Planet, The Voice, The Colored Amer
lean Magazine, The Forum. Etc.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-06-08
Thaw's Trial Attracted the Atten-
ten OF the World.

But the attraction of Spring.
field in the line of mems wear, is
Carlock's place, 225 S. 9th. They
are the men to deal with. See
their extra fine hats, cravats of
the choicest sort, shirts, suits
and everything you desire. See
next issue.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-06-08
Society and Local

Misses Coka and Nora Law.
renee of Decatur, were visitors
in the city last Wednesday the
guests of Mrs. G.. H. Jones.
Misses Silva Lawrence and
Sallie Blue Of Decatur, were in
the city Thursday.
Miss Ida Walker of Peoria.
was in the city Sunday.
Miss Hazel Bates left June 1,
to visit relatives and friends in
Chicago, where she will remain
one month. During her stay in
Chicago she will be present at
the graduation exercises of her
cousin from the Chicago high
Miss Katie Dawson.
Harvey Watkins of Decatur,
was pleasant visitor in the city
on the Cd.
Heard on the Streets
Jones-.'Where is the best
place to get a summer suit or
anything swell such as hats,
ties, shirts, etc?''
Moo"e-"Why Carlock's place.
These young men are as cOngen-
ial and seem to appreciate your
trade as well as your money, and
they also advertise in The Fo-
rum. l advise you to go directly
there and tell all your friends to
do likewise.
Jones-"Obliged. I will do so
l intend to place my support
where it is appreciated. By the
way, where is that placer"
Moore-225 S. 6. near Monroe.
FOR SALE.
De Witt Couny, IIIinois-Waynesvlle
One fine piece of residence property.
| Modern house in good condition
$4,000. Easy terms.
One hundred and forty-five acres
rich farm land in fine state of cultiva-
ton, one mile from Waynesville, no
house, $4,000. per acre. easy terms.
One hundred and sixty acres 3h
miles from Waynesville, improved
twenty acres in pasture, at $11500 per
acre. Rents for 100000 per annum
Terms easy.
C. H. JONES,
116 S. 9TH ST, Springfield, Ill.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-06-08
Overaker &Keisacker

In this issue of The Forum
appears the large 'ad' of the
above named firm, the largest
and most completely stocked
china store in the state outside of
Chicago. We recommend you to
this firm aud ask you to go there
for any and every thing in their
line of fine wares for two main
reasons, first. because they de
sire to ask you through this me-
dunn, second, because they are
congenial young men, affable and
appreciative
Onr readers are we'll acquaint-
ed with the old firm and the
former proprietors who were fine
these are Still more fine.
In this store can be had the
most beautiful wedding and
graduating presents ever before
exhibited, as you may observe in
the advert sment on another
page. Our advice is, 60 four
blocks out of the way to spend
your money with the proper
people-these are ey.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-06-08
DR.. Underwood Dead.

The many acquaintance of DR..
j. D. Underwood during his life
time, will be sorry when they
learn that he is dead. He was a
man of rare intellectual ability
and many people only knew him
as a man of ability. He had
faults as we all have, but the
ministry and the race can but
weep.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-06-08
The Pekin CAFE
johnson and Hatfield, the Propri.
tors.

This cafe has just been remod-
eled, linoleum onthe floor and the
kitchen put in a fine condition
These young men propose to run
first class restaurant with lunch
room attached, and will be able
to serve Springfield's hungry in
manner heretofore unprovided.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-06-08

The Exposition number OF the
Forum promises to be one of the very
best advertising mediums we have ever
before launched If every colored bus
mess will take a space use cuts. etc,
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-06-08

Miss Daisy wilkins, Decatur Edit
ress and Agent.
The Washington times., 1907-12-21
KILLED BY TRAIN.
SHE WANTED TO DIE
Mrs. LAWYER III When She
Disappeared From Wash
b.. ington Home.

The body Of Mrs. Mary V. Lawyer,
who was killed yesterday by a train
Of the Southern railway, near Manassas.
Va. will be brought 10 Washington to-
day Mrs. LAWYER, who was the mother
Of Mrs James W. White, OF the Ban
croft Hotel. Eighteenth and II streets.
had been missing since Wednesday.
She left the hotel during the night
Her action caused her daughter much
anxiety. and early Wednesday morn
ing Mr.. White called at the Third pre-
cinct police station and asked THAI a
lookout be maintained for Mrs. LAWYER.
Yesterday her manSled body was
found near the railroad tracks about
eight miles from Manassas. Mr.. White
and Detective Burhngame went 70
Manassas last night, and arranged for
Ihe removal of the body.
Mr.. White reported to the police that
on the morning Mrs. LAWYER was miss
ing from the hotel, a note was found
I'm her room. IN which she stated she
Intended to XIII herself According TO
lie police. the note said in part:
u am SICK and nervous and very tired
Of life / intend 20 Kill myself, and will
90 50 by cutting my own head off.
For this reason. II is thought. that
the woman probably committed suicide
Up to two weeks ago she had been pa
tient at a sanitariGm. She had been a
sufferer from n mental trouble for some
time.
The Washington times., 1907-12-21
Old Sol Gets Beauty Sleep;
Wanted Santa'S Bribe But
FIubdub From Wife Won Day

'Uh-uh-uh-cha." yawned old Sol as
hs shook himself from his sIumbers
this morning and began stretching tho
kinks ont Of his anatomy. That was
the best and longest nap I've had for
year. and it Will probably be twelve
months before I have such another
snOoze," he continued. as he began firing
up to make IL warm.
4 went to bed AZ 4.fl O'Clock yester-
day afternoon" said OLD Sol as he gazcd
over toward Mercury. his nearest neigh
Dor living 5000, OC0 miles away, and
shouted, Good morning. Mere" yes
/ went TO Led at Il minutes after yes
terday. and by Golly 7 couldn't get ur
until ,7.l5 o'clock this morning. You
know this is DeceIE 1er p. and my
easiest day. because n going back 90
sleep at 4,42 this afternoon and get up
a minute earlier tomorr)w than ] did
today. This is the shortest day Of the
year and, OF cours,-. have things easy.
Everything woC3d be enjoyable to-
day II didn't have the horrible thought
Of the 2lst Of next June There's the
day your uncle Suuy Will put in his
work I'm scheduled 10 ge- UP at 4:3f
O'Clock in the morning. and keep right
on sizzling until 7.z7 o'clock in the even
ing. If that isn't a days work. then
I'm going 20 get out Of the Sizzlers' So
cfety"
The Washington times., 1907-12-21
DRESS BLEW OVER FENCE:
YET ALBERTA SUFFERS

With a proper education Alberta
Jones should make a prominent female
follower and expOunder OF criminal iu-
risprudence. Alberta has strange and
peculiar ideas OF the law, and seeuis
to consider IT lightly. but she can ar
que like woman never argued before
Alberta, shiny and black Of face. and
small and thin Of body, was led before
Judge De Lacy in the Juvenile Court
Yesterday Oh the charge or stealing a
dress.
A woman, apparently Of Italian de-
scent, informed the court that the dress
ip question was last in her possession.
when II hung from a clothesline in
her back yard.
''Da mex tine I see Get. " she con-
cluded. dat niger girl she weara it,
Alberta" said his honor. sternIy. as
that lady took the witness stand, what
did YOU mean by stealing that dress %
Didn't steal IT," responded Alberta
But II was on the cl0thesIine" said
the court. Where did you get it2'
1t done blew ovah de fence an All
done picked II up."
But f. was wrong 20 pick IL up
"Ah don't think So asserted Al
berta-
But my girl" persisted the judge2
what You find doesn't belong 20 you.
'Ef you found sumfin' IN de street
The Washington times., 1907-12-21

said Old Sol, with n wink. II never 90
pol1ing my nose around during yuIe-
tide when I know I'm not welcome
yield the palm for yuletlde popularity
over TO snow. and shall keep my date
with Uranus 10 play a few The snow
can take my place and tlwrell be so
much merrlment that I'll be forgotten
probably for day"
Questioned as 70 the rumor that Santa
Claus had offered him a bribe TO take as
long a nap on Christmas Eve as he did
last night. Ola Sol said.
Wife 0vercomes Bribe.
We'll I did get such an offer from
the jolly old sport. but my wife. Mrs
Neon. couldn't see IT," replied Old
Sol. The question wss brought up be
fore the solar council and discussed at
some length. Uranus. Mercury, Nep-
tune. Mars Venus. and Saturn were all
present and debated the question pro
and con. II was finally determined that
I should keep of the Job until about
noon Christmas Day in order to give
Old Kris time 20 cover the territory.
Everything went well until In famed
my wife She ripped and Snorted. tossed
her silveTy head most supercllIiously.
stamped her foot and refused tc hear
the proposition. Hang Santa Claus.
was her mildest remark. She brought
up the sore subjects or my staying out
80 late during the summer, drinking
UP the ocean and seldom being by her
side She sort OF won me over when
she looked at me very softly and re-
marked, You know. Sol. you are the
light OF my life. Without you I am
nothing 1 fell for that hub-dub and
viii get up early and take Christmas s
breakfast shortly after o'clock"
The Washington times., 1907-12-21
LONG LOST UNCLE
FOUND IN CAPITAL
Detective VermiIlion Lo-
Gates Relative He Thought
Was Dead.

Losing all trace or each other for
more than twenty years. Detective How
ard Nermiilion. OF TIE Central once.
and his greatuncie. Harry H. Harrison.
real estate dealer with offices T.. the
Ouray Building. are rejoicing today over
the fact that they have been united
II was incorrectly stated In The Times
yesterday that Mr. Vermiuion was thc
grandnephew Of Herman Schneider. who
was arraigned In the Police Court
on a charge Of stealing an ovS-coat
from Mr.. Harri son.
Mr.. Harrison hung hIs coat on a
rack IA barber shop In the office
building and when he started TO leave
the place. discovered that IL was miss
Ing. He reported the lass TO the police,
and Detectives Nermilliou and Barbee
were assigned TO the case. Recognizing
the name Of the uncle whom he had not
seen or heard from for more than
twenty years. the detective informed
him that he had an uncle by that name
who Was dead AIR. Harrison then told
him lIe was tho uncle who had been
missing all these years.
Schneider. who was sentenced 10 six
months in the workh0use for stealing
Mr.. Harrison coat. Is a young man,
and is not related 20 the detective in
any way.
The Washington times., 1907-12-21
KNOX SUPPORTED
BY SOLID STATE
Other Leading Candidates
for Presidency Have
Fights at Home.
Knives Whetted for Fair
banks to Advantage
of Taft.

Senator knpX's Heutenants are point
ing with pride 10 the fact that every
other candidate for the Republican nom
lnation for President, with the excep-
uOn Of Senator La Toilette. has sei-
Gus troubles In his home State. of "a
nature calculated 10 weaken the delega-
ton on whose loyalty he must largely
depend
Il is pointed out that Hughes has a
serious contention IN New York, where
the Republican organization is not tax
ing up with his candidacy with any no
ticeable enthusiasm. Secretary Taft is
more or less handicapped by the Ohio
situation, where Foraker is lighting him
bitterly. or course. FOraker's chances
FOR the nomination are made practically
nothing By reason Of the Ohio fight.
Knives Whetted in HOosierdom.
over I'm Indiana, where the Indiana
delegation. it is quite generally sup
posed, viii be heart and soul for Vice
President Fairbanks and where the
whole Republican population is sup
posed to be lying awake night burning
with impatience to wipe out the stain
Of the cocktail episode. there is a dis
Quieting situation. HOOSierdOm Is not
as solid for Mr.. Fairbanks as many sup
f1ueUce are going about with their
knives out. Taft leaders are said 20
have been Covertly assured by certain
of these Republicans to Just wait, and
the whole delegation might come TO him.
As for Illinois. there is much hostility
to Uncle joe under the surface and
powerful Republican influences there
have declared MI Cannon could expect
little more than a complimentary vote.
La Toilette Has Wisconsin.
Senator La Toilette can get the Wis
consin delegation and get it nailed down
so tightly he can 90 as he wants 10
with IT, Senator la Follette's friends.
Furthermore, expect 10 make strong
showing IN Minnesota, the Dakotas, Ne
6raska. and several other States.
Secretary Cortelyou is coming to be
looked on here as practically out Of
the Presidential field. AS a dark horse
possibility he has to be considered, but
there is evidence that COrtelyou dele
gates are not to be sought. At any
rate. even il an active candidate, Mr..
Cortelyou could hope for but a part or
.he New York delegation.
And SO. scanning the whole field OF
candidates tho Knox followers insist
that with the undivided and loyal sup
port Of the whole delegation from Penn
Iyivania ready 60 vote from first TO
last for Knox the advantageous posi-
ton occupied by him Is patent 10 any
one who looks at the situation impair
tauv.
The Washington times., 1907-12-21
Mix the Three Ingredients
Yourself and Take as Told
Simple Home Made Remedy Is Splendid for
Weak Kidneys and Bladder Trouble
and Says Anyone Can Easily
Prepare the Mixture.

Here is a prescription that anyone
can mix at home. Any good preScrip-
ti5n pharmacy can Supply the iESrs-
clients named at little cost; being com
posed Of vegetable extracts. It is harm
less and inexpensive. Best OF AL il does
its WOrk well. relieving even the
worst forms OF bladder trouble, fTe-
qIent urinattpn. backaclse kidney com
plant. and By its direct acton upon
The eliminatIve tissue CT the kidneys,
makes these most vital organs rid the
blood and system OF waste matter and
uric acid which causes rheumatism
Here IL IS; try II II you suffer. Fluid
The Washington times., 1907-12-21
To Play With Uranus.

Questioned as 20 his prospects for
merry Christmas. Ola Sol replied that he
had arranged 10 play pinocnle with
Uranus on that day. and would prob
ably let the snow hold the boards.
Il find that the people Of Washington
are not fond of me on Christmas Day"
The Washington times., 1907-12-21
Cattle-Dealer Mayor
Decides on the Value
Of a Hungarian Bride

VIENNA. Dec. 21.-The mayor OF
Kolked. a Hungarian village, has acted
rs arbitrator in a dispute about the
value Of a bride.
1t is the custom in the district for
the bridegroom to pay a sum to the
brides parents, and in the case in dis
pute the parties could not agree on the
amount.
The mayor. who IS a cattle dealer.
was called IN. and after inspecting the
bride ne declared that she was worth
half a crown a pound. and that KOet-
woes, the bridegroom, who is a we'll
t0-do peasant. must pay at that rate.
The verdict was accepted by both
parties, and the bride was weighed and
round 10 scale at eiEhty-siX pounds.
Koetvoes paid $40 IS and the wedding
ceremony was performed.
The Washington times., 1907-12-21

Extract DandeliOn. one-half ounce;
Compound kargUn, one ounce; Com
pound Syrup SaIsaparilla, three ounces.
Shake well IN a bottle and take in
teaspOOniul doses after each meal and
at bedtime.
A well-known local druggist Is su-
thCrity FOR the statement that one
weeks use shows good results I'm nearly
every instance. and such symptoms az
lame back, frequent desire to Urinats.
pain in bladder and even chronic rheu-
matisUn are generally relieved within
few days, the pain and swelling dimin-
ishing with each dose
The Washington times., 1907-12-21
Signal Corps Photo
graphed Fleet Two and
Half Miles Away

This picture, which shows the famous
feet under the command of Admiral
Evans departing from Norfolk. was
taken with the telephotO camera by
the Signal Corps, at a distance OF two
and one-half miles. from the roof OF
the Hotel Chamberlin. The picture
shows the feet as 1t would appear to IN
observer using a powerful telescope.
The Connecticut and the following
ships are turning southwark. On the
far right Is the Minnesota. the leading
ship of the second division. maneuver-
ing TO get into line, The Connecticut
shows between the third and fourth
ships in that part OF the column. which
has not yet turned.
The Washington times., 1907-12-21
BURY MAJOR CURRY
IN ARLINGTON CEMETERY

Arrangements are being made by the
War Department for the funeral Of Ma
jor Manlcy p. Curry. paymaster Of the
Department OF the Gulf. who was killed
I'm an automobile accident in Atlanta
several days ago The remains will be
brought to this city this afternoon. and
intCTmCnt will be made in Arlington
National Cemetery tomorrow.
Senator Bacon Of Georgia. father-ln-
law Of Major Curry viii accompany the
remains to this city. The fureraI will
be marked by the usual military hOnors.
The Washington times., 1907-12-21
FUNERAL OF MISS WATTS
TO BE HELD IN MARYLAND

Funeral services for Miss Olive Watts,
the eighteen-year-old daughter of Mir.
and Mrs. James A. Watts. who died at
the residence Of her uncle. 3lS Fifth
street southwest, yesterday after a long
illness, Will BE- held at the home OF her
parents at Hermannville. Md
Miss Watts died as the result Of an at
tack Of typhoid pneumonia
The Washington times., 1907-12-21
SENATOR TAYLOR BETTER

Senator Robert L. Taylor Of Tennes-
see. who has been suffering from a
severe attack OF stomach trouble re-
Gently IN his apartments at the Ebbit
House, was reported much better this
morning The Senator spent a good
night and this morning seemed TO be on
the road 10 recovery.
The Washington times., 1907-12-21
Anty Drudse's Cure for WAsh-Day Ache

Mrs HGTdUork all the things I've tried for that wash-ay
pain IN my back Dr. Flimfam's Doardope is the best
Any Drudge Dollardope indeed If you used cake of
FeNaptha and lukewarm water instead of scadng your
hands and breaking your back the washtub-youd
never have pain Your washing would be in less than
half the time -,
The Washington times., 1907-12-21

would YOU go tryin' 70 give II back,
demanded Alberta politely.
The court paused embarrassed OEher.
witnesses were called who showed that
Alberta had appropriated the skirt.
Every one In the courtroom save Al
kerta was convinced.
Send this girl 10 the Board OF Chill
cren's Guardians ordered his honor at
last, after due deliberatiOn
But An amt done muffin" persisted
Alberta as she was led away. and she
still Is willing 20 argue her Innocence
with anyone interested IN the matter.
The Washington times., 1907-12-21
TWO BRICK DWELLINGS
ARE SOLD At AUCTION

Thomas Collins purchased the prop
erty at 1903 and IOo5 Seventh street
southeast at a trustees sale yesterday
for 5000 The property is improved By
TWO brick dwellings. store. and stable
The unimprOVed lots numbered Is L.
is in square 191s. situated on the south
side OF d street between Twelfth and
Thirteenth streets south east. were sold
yesterday 70 r. y. Richards for 8 200.
Both sales were made through Adam
A. Weschlcr. auctioneer.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1907-11-07

EA =
Following are the words of
President koosevelt on the night
following hisseleotion in 1904:
II an deeply sensible OF the honor
done to me BY the Amerioan people
in expressing their confidedce in
what I:have done and have tried to
do. appreciate to the full the sol
emn responsibility this confidence
imposes upon me, and l shall do all
that in my power lies not to forfeit
it. On the 4th of March Eext I
shall have served three aud asEalf
years, and this three and q halt
years constitutes my first term. The
wise custom which limits the Presi-
dent to two terms regards the snb-
stance and not the.form. Under no
circu instances will l be q candidate
or accept another nomination.
Exchange.