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The Washington times., 1907-04-22
FOUR M'KENDREE
MEETINGS CROWDED
Big Evangelistic Revival
Plan Is Assured of
Success.

The AfcKendree Methodist Episcopal
Church, Massachusetts avenue, between
Ninth and Tenth streets northwest, was
the scene yesterday OF four unusual
evangelistic meetings. The occasion was
the opening Of the week OF revival TO be
conducted by Major George A Hilton.
OF California and the Rev. Z. d. Bailey,
Of Brooklyn, evangelists Of national re-
pute
The first service was held in the lee
ture room at 10 o'clock. conducted by
George W. Wheeler. Of the Gospel Mis-
sion, a lsyman, assisted by the Gospel
Trio Of Baltimore. Deep religious inter-
est and feeling marked this initial meet
ing, held in the interest of the Sunday
school pupils, evidenced by q dozen or
more Of the pupils of the school going
forward to the penitents' bench
The II o'clock services, conducted by
the Rev. r. L. Wright, the new pastor,
brought out another large congregation.
At o'clock there was a general meet
ing conducted by the Rev. z. D. Bailey
The night service at z o'clock brought
out an attendance double the capacity of
the church, with probably 100 turned
away and several hundred standing on
the stairs. I'm the vesubule, in the aisles
and seated inside of the chancel and
choir space. This meeting was con-
Quoted by Major Hilton, who delivered a
strong address on conversion.
If as large an audience turns out to-
night as there was last night an over
flow meeting viii be conducted in the
lecture room.
The meetings ntinue each night this
week at 1880. There viii be special music
by a quartet, a solo and revival songs
led by Mr.. DWYer
The Washington times., 1907-04-22
ARRIVAL At NORFOLK
OF CRUISER ST. LOUIS

NORFOLK, Va, April 22-The cruiser
st. Louis has arrived from Newport, r.
l., with a draft Of men TO iii a large
number OF vacancies among the crews
Of the ships Of the Atlantic feet. the
term of enlistment OF many Of the sea
men Of the fleet having expired
Lieut.. Col. jose ManterOla- OF the gen
eTal staff Of the Mexican army Can
tain Fernandez, Of the general staff Of
the Mexican artillery; Capt. Gar.pa
Lugo, OF the artillery, ard Lieutenant
COrZO. OF the Mexican navy. the first
foreign officers accredited 20 the James
town Exposition, are in Norfolk. and
today are guests of Gen. Frederick Dent
Grant at the Chamberlin Hotel, Old
Point Comfort.
The Washington times., 1907-04-22
HEAVY VOLTAGE
KILLS ENGINEER
ON TOP Of CAB

ROCHESTER,, N. 7, April 22-John
Yerger. the oldest engineer on the Erie
railroad was killed by electricity this
morning at the Erie station, when his
head came in contact with the current
cable that is to supply electricity for
the Rochester division of the Erie when
its electriHcatiOn is completed.
Herger was standing on the top Of
his engine mending the whistle when
his head touched the wires, which car
ried current Of 1000 volts He drop
ped to the top of the cab, dead. Yer
ger had been in the employ of the road
for flfty-fye years
The Washington times., 1907-04-22
BRIBE REJECTED
BY MAYOR dunno.
sum OF $4,000

CHICAGO. April 22.-Arthur Burrage
Farwell today repeated his statement
before the Y N. c. a. that former
Mayor Dunno rejected a $4,000 bride
early in his administration.
He said: Il have it on absolutely in
eontestah;e authority that he refused q
bride Of $4,000. which was offered him
early IN his administration If he would
ignore public clamOr and refuse "a dis
lodge the last remnants OF the old levee
from Custom House place. II IS not
generally known that Mr. Dunno turned
down that good thing I have every
confidence IN the man who gave me the
information. That the offer was spurned
is to the everlasting credit of Dunno"
The Washington times., 1907-04-22
MRS. SEFTON'S FUNERAL
SET FOR TOMORROW

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Eli
zabeth Seton. who died yesterday in
her home, 2705 Eleventh street north
west, viii be held at 10 o'clock on Tues
day morning in ST. PauIs Catholic
Church, Fifteenth and V streets north
west Burial will be in Laurel. Nd
Mrs. Seton was the wife of William
c. Seton, was born I'm England. and
spent nearly ali her life IN this coun-
try. She had not been in good health
for some time, but was confined 10 her
bed only during the past ten days
In addition 10 her husband Mrs. SET
ton is survived by her children, Alfred.
Edwin, william, Mrs. Charles W Darr.
Mrs. Z. D. Hallett, and Mrs. Vincent
Thomas, of New York
The Washington times., 1907-04-22
Awakes at Last.
REAL ESTATE OFFICE OPENED
BY FRANCIS A. BLUNDON

Francis A. Blundon. formerly presi-
dent of the firm OF Blundon. O'Brien
s. Belt. real estate brokers, has opened
new office at COZ Seventh street north
west where he viii conduct a general
real estate business. Mr.. Blundon viii
pay especial attention TO the sale and
renting of houses, but will also conduct
a real estate insurance agency.
The Washington times., 1907-04-22
EDGAR L. soMERs DEAD.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, April Ed
gar /. SOmerS. freight traffic manager
OF the New York, New Haven and
Hartford railroad since 1903. died at his
home here OF neuralgia of the heart
Edgar L. SOmers was born at Cuya-
hoga Falls. Ohio. May 3. 1919
The Washington times., 1907-04-22
FOUR LOSE LIVES
IN RESIDENCE FIRE

FULTON Ky. April -Four chill
dren were burned to death and their
parents and two children barely escape8
with their lives IN a fire which de-
stroyed the home late last night az
John II. Green, a Yell-knOvn ner-
chant Of this city. Green and lis whole
family We're sleeping when the flames
broke out and had citizens not rushed
In the death list of the fire would have
been eight instead OF four.
The Washington times., 1907-04-22
BAKERS ANN WATERS
PARIS STRIKES FAIL

PARIS, April 22-The strike of union
bakers in Paris has practically failed,
but Parislans are still anxious over the
threatened strike OF the food-producing
trades generally Utmost secrecy is
maintained as 10 the plans of the unions.
and there is no indication when the
strike is TO be instituted
The walters strike is also fizzle.
although some OF the cafe and restau-
rant managers came 10 terms with the
walters. For the most part, where the
union walters have returned to work Il
was upon the old terms Of employment
The Washington times., 1907-04-22

Special Excursion to Norfolk and
Jamestown Exposition for Opening
Day Of Exposition
Fare $500 round trip; $50 one way.
First-class excursion OF limited number OF
persons Steamer ST. JOHNS. MANAGEMENT
Of r g. Craerin. Leaves eth ST wharf
Thursday, April % a. IN, arriving Norfolk
same evening. Leaving Norfolk SATURDAY &
am, arriving Washington Saturday about s
pm. A Special Cruise among the Assem-
tled Warships in Hampton Roads and land
ing all persons at Exposition Grounds Fri
day without extra charge Advance sale Of
tickets VIII open Friday. April l9. 9 am,
and continue Till the limited number is dis
posed Of at T. Arthur Smiths Ticket
Agency. IN Sanders & Stayman's Music store
1921 i ST
The Washington times., 1907-04-22
STEAMER FOUNDERS,
FORTY-EIGHT LOST

ST. PETERSBURG. April 22.-Forty-
five persons are believed to have been
drowned by the laundering of the river
steamer Archangelsk while she was
crossing the Neva, near the suburb OF
Ironinowka. The accident occurred
during a snow storm. The steamer was
two-thirds Of he way across the river
when it struck an ice foe, numbers Of
which stin remain, despite the lateness
of the season.
The Washington times., 1907-04-22
GOUGE
SHOWED RAILWAY
FAXED DISTANCE
Interstate c Ommerce
Commission AWakeS
After Repeated
Complaints.

Some time ago Edward Schenek, liv-
ing at Youngstown, Ohio, wrote to the
Interstate Commerce Commission saying
that the Pittsburg and Erie railroad
tore sixty-eight miles of his mileage
'strip for the trip from Pittsburg &c
Youngstown He said the distance was
only sixty-fOur miles. and demanded
Preparation in the sum OF 10 cents.
The commission didn't feel like test
ing the consttuuonality OF the rate law
of a 10-cent case. and didn't worry
I itself much. After a while Mr.. Schenck
wrote another letter and reminded the
commission that he was still shy thas
dime, and asked If it couldn't punch up
the railroad a bit. Again the commits
sion regarded the matter as bit
curious. but hardly worthy Of cOnsidera-
ton.
Still Commission Slept.
Mr.. schenck wrote again. thoughtfuny
accounting the facts concerning his
former communications. and again
mentioning, quite as matter of fact.
that he had been paying for sixty-eight
miles every time he took this trip, when
The distance was only siXty-fOur miles
THE commission had by this time got a
little Wearied of the alleged humOr or
Mr.. SchencS, and somebody wrote him
Rrather a facetOus letter, as the story
goes. Then Mr.. SChenck got busy.
He wanted 20 know why il was that
the railroad should be allowed to rob
every passenger of those four miles Of
fare. Everybody had to pay that much
more than the distance he travelled. 1t
twas Ga per cent and worth as much
ITO the passengers as to the railroad.
And again Mr.. Schenck stated very posi-
lively that the actual distance by this
road was only siXty-four miles.
Awakes at Last.
The commission at last looked Up Mr..
Schenck and his ready letter writer L
found that Mr.. Schenck was a civil
engineer, that he has measured the
road. and was right. An investigation
was set afoot. and an official measure
Inent proved that all Schenc1 charged
was true The fare has been reduced
10 the siXty-fOur-mile basis.
Now the commission is wondering
whether those four miles of imaginary
mileage have been bonded and stock
ed and are earning returns for the Sc
curity holders.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-05-03
ATcHIsoN GLOBE SIGHTS.


Don't aunt trouble; it will find you.
Don't let fools annoy you; laugh at
them.
People are not shocked as often as they
pretend TO be.
The wages of sin are paid by the wo-
men; the men owe II.
Men are never SO old that a bluff doesn't
startle them a little.
There is not the slightest sense back of
a great deal of hope.
Love is a picnic; do not expect it to gath
er up the napkins and dishes.
T What a fool a man can make of himself
when he tries his best 10 be wisel
When a man talks about his principles,
he usually means his prejudices.
A lot of people who say they don't
take a good picture shouldn't expect to.
II didn't mean to" works longer hour
than any other excuse, unless il is, II for
got"
Our experience has been that western
society is pleasant enough until the sing
ing begins.
If a drunk man doesn't think he is fun
ny, he is pretty apt to have an idea he is
wealthy.
Nothing is more pitiful than to see the
wife Of a deadbeat go into a store, and
ask credit.
There is about as little music in the av-
erage music lesson as there is boxing at a
box social.
A man who is always full Of fun" is
as great a nuisance as the man who is al
ways full Of whisky.
Poor relations are like the sins Of our
fathers: We inherit them from generation
10 generation.
1t is difficult to refrain from blowing
ones own horn to some people; they are
so unreasonable.
A man who does a really charitable act
is as modest about it as though he were
receiving charity.
This is the season when you will trim
your trees in a manner unsatisfactory 10
all your neighbors.
A good many men who don't do much in
a small town, imagine they would make a
great hit in New York.
We heard a woman say today: There
are two ides to every question" Two
Why, there are a dozen.
A man is as anxious to nave a hat like
some ones else as a woman is particular
that hers shall be different.
The average child studies at home about
the way three or four women work when
they get together for that purpose.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-05-03
On the Tobacconist.

p. T. Powers, the president Of the Ma
tional Association Of Baseball leagues,
was talking in New York about the bust
ness management OF baseball.
Baseball" he said, must be managed
literally. There must be no niggardliness.
otherwise a ~deadenlng unpopularlty and a
great kick ensue. He who tries to conduct
the baseball business on pawnshop lines
gets hourly such reproofs as fell to a to-
b~acconist the other day. A newsboy
walked into the tobacccnist's shop and
asked for a light for his cigarette.
1--WE sell lights here. sonny said the
tobacconist.
The boy took out a cent. All right,
boss he said. Let's have a box OF
matches, then
HE paid for the matches. extracted one.
lighted his cigarette, and, closing the box.
handed Ii back TO the tobacconist.
Put this on the Shelf he said. and
the next gent what asks for a light. give
him one on me-"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-05-03
MADISON CONSIDERING
RAILROAD SCHEMES

Madison, S. D., April 27.-The local
commercial club has taken under con-
sideration two railroad propositions
affecting Madison, one beng the Sc
curing of the electric line which it is
proposed to construct from Brookings
to sioux Falls, and the other the con-
struction of a line of railroad from
Huron to Madison. which would give
that city better access to the south
eastern portion of the state. AS the
result of a recent mass meeting OF
citizens with the officers of the COM
mercial club a committee of five was
appointed to look after these two
propositions aud give every possible
encouragement in the nope that Madi-
son can secure both Of the proposed
new lines.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-05-03
Lazy Liver

May be only q tired liver, or a starved
liver. It would be a stupid as we'll as
savage thing 70 beat a weary or starved
man because he Jagged in his work. So
in treating the tagging, torpid liver it is
a great mistake to lash 1t with strong
drastic drugs. A torpid liver is hut an
indication of an ill-nourished, enfecbled
body whose organs are weary with over
work. Start with the stomach and allied
organs of digestion and nutrition. Put
them in working order and see how
quickly your liver will become active.
DR.. Piercc's Golden Medical Discovery
has made many marvellous cures of oliyer
trouble" by its wonderful control CT the
organs of digestion and nutrition. 1t re-
stores the normal activity Of tho stomach,
increases the secretions of the blood-mak-
ing glands, ~cleanses the system from poll
sonous accumulations, and so relieves the
liver Of the burdens imposed upon it by
the detection OF other organs.
II you have bitter or bad taste in the morn.
Ing. poor or variable appetite. coated tongue
foul breath. coAstipated or irregular bowels.
feel weak. easilA tired. Respondent. frequent
headaches, pain Or distresAp small OF back
gnawing or distressed feehQg In stomach.
perhaps nausea SNAk<SfN$oN 0risincsp In
throat after eating. and kindyA symptoms
of weak stomach and torpid liSsA no medic
cine will relieve you more promptly or cure
you more Hefmalently Than Doctor Plegce.s
Golden Medical Discovery. Perhaps only
o part OF the above symptoms will be present
at one time and yet point to torpid liver or
biliousness and weak stomach Avoid all
hot bread and biscuits, griddle cakes and
other indigestible food and take the Golden
Medical Discovery regularly and stick TO its
use until you are vigorous and strong.
The cDiscovery" is non-secret. non-alco-
holic. Is a ~glyceric extract OF native medici-
nal roots with a full list OF its ingredients
printed on each bottle-wrapper and attested
under oath. It's ingredients are endorsed
and extolled by the most eminent medical
writer's Of the age and are recommended to
cure the diseases for which IL is advised.
Don't accept a substitute of unknown
composition for this non-secret MEDICINE
OF KNOWN COMPOSITION.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-05-03
al. Nav cuest.

A neatly dressed young woman walked
timidly into a certain hotel in New York
some time ago while the proprietor hap
pened to be in the lobby. He saw the
young woman was shy and spoke TO her.
Good morning."
Good morning, sir"
DO you intend to stop herc?"
Yes, sir. l think So"
"Ah." exclaimed the proprietor with his
courtliest bow, lust step over here and
sign your name in the register"
The young woman walked across and
signed her name, Mary Mccain, Hobo
ken.
Have you a trunk, Miss McGann?"
Eyes, sir; a man bringing ii now"
do you intend to stay long,"
II hope so, sir. You see, I've got just q
job in the linen room and l wouldn't like
to lose it,"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-05-03
NORTHWESTERN SHOPS AT
PIERRE TO COST s2s7ooo

Pierre, S. d., April 27.-Engineers are
busy locating the site of the new shops
and other railroad improvements at the
east end of Pierre. The shops and
freight yard Will be built on the seven
teen acre tract of land north of the
Indian school. The roundhouse site il
elghty-nVe rods west of the Indian
schooi line. Coal houses, water tanks
and other buildings will follow Work
begins this week and the improvements
Will cost s267, 900.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-05-03
A houuhtIess Doc.

When Richard Mansfield was going to
the heater one night a small bull terrier
ran in front of his automobile and was
thrown to one side Of the street. The
chauffeur stopped instantly, and an irate
old gentleman appeared, to whom Mr..
Mansfield made his apologies. Your dog
ran in front OF the car so suddenly that it
was impossible to avoid the accident he
said. THAT dog" said the old gentleman,
was worth $500" Well replied the
.tragedian, 9TH dog evidently didn't know
If {"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-05-03
BABY IN TERRIBLE STATE.
Awful Humor Eating Away Face
Body a Mass of Sores-Cuticura
Cures In Two Weeks.

Cures In Two Weeks.
MY little daughter broke out all
over her body with a humor, and we
used everything recommended, but
without results. | called in three doc
tors, but she continued to grow worse.
Her body was a mass Of sores, and her
little face was being eaten away. Her
ears looked as if they would drop off.
Neighbors advised me to get Cutlcura
Soap and Cuticura Ointment, and be-
fore | had used half Of the cake of
Cuticura Soap and box of Cuticura
Ointment the sores had all healed, and
my little ones face and body were as
clear as n newborn babes. / would
not be without it again if it cost five
dollars. instead of seyenty-fve cents.
Mrs. George J.. Steese, 701 Coburn
street, Akron. Ohio, Aug. so, 1905"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-05-03
a False Alarm,

A nervous man on his lonely homeward
way heard the echoing of following foot
steps. and dim visions Of h~ooligans, black
mailers and garroters coursed through
his brain. The faster he walked the more
the man behind increased his speed, and
though the nervous one took the most
roundabout and devious curse he could
devise, still his ack followed. At last
he turned into a churchyard.
IF he follows me here" he unused,
there can be no doubt about his inten-
tons"
The man behind did follow, and, CULVER
ing with rage and fear, the nervous one
turned and confronted him. What the
dickens do you want?' he queried. why
are you following me-"
do you always go home like this"
said the stranger, "or are you giving
yourself & treat tonight? l am going up
to Mr.. Browns, and the porter at the sta
ton told me to follow YOU. as you lived
next door. Excuse me asking, but are you
going home at all tonight?"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-05-03
HIS MILLION DWlNDLES
TO A PAlTRY S6 0oO

Yankton, S.. D., April 27.-Mrs. George
II. Meyer has arrived here from Cali
fornia to be present at the settlement
Of her husbands estate. Mr.. Meyer
died here when just about TO get a
divorce. He was reported exceedingly
wealthy, but the executors have only
located o {, 1000, which was In cash.
This goes under the will to the estate
and a sister, so that the widow will
get half of the property.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-05-03

my rest was broken at night, ana the
passages of the kidney secretions were
too frequent and contained sediment.
Three boxes Of Doan's Kidney Pills
cured me in 1897, and for the past nine
years I have beer free from kidney
complaint and b~ackache."
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents q box.
Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-05-03
a Dreadful Cuanrary.

Cortlandt f. Bishop. the new presi-
dent of the Aero club, was being in
terviewed on ~aeronautics.
lis 1t true" said the reporter, that
you get air-sick up in a balloon, the
same as you get seasick on the ocean,
That is only true said Mr.. Bishop,
"of fdgety. highly sensitive persons,
like the old lady on the train.
She said to the conductor as he
punched her ticket:
Conductor, is it a fact that the To-
connective is at the rear OF the trainY
Ives, madam the conductor an
swered. We have a locomotive at each
end. 1t takes one to push and one TO
pull to get us up this grade
"'Oh dear, what shall l dor moaned
the old lady. I'm always trainsick IL
ride with my back to the locomotive =
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-05-03
SCHOOLS CLOSED BECAUSE
OF PRESENCE OF SMALLPOX

Armour. S. d., Apr. 27.-The schools
of Independence township, Joubert
township and the village of belmont,
this county, are closed owing to an out
break Of smallpox. So far no fatalities
have occurred and precautions are be-
ing taken thai the pest does not get
from under control. 1t is thought hat
the disease was brought here by travel
ing men from the north part of the
state.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-05-03
a Sad Careerl

A certain bishop who likes a good cigar
was travelling TO Albany once in the
s~moking-car. A laboring man took the
seat beside him. eyed his clerical garb, got
a light from him, and said, as he settled
back for a comfortable smoke: "Parson,
sir?" The bishop hesitated. Then he an
swered, blandly: II was once" "Ah,"
said the laboring man. drink, l suppose"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-05-03
IN WESTERN CANADA.
Delicate In the Old Home; Better
Health In the New.

Delicate In Ia Old Home; Better
Health In the New.
C~hurchbridge, Sask., December 1, 1906.
TO the Editor-Dear Sir:
/ came to this country from the State
OF Wisconsin three years ago, and must
say that | am greatly pleased with the
outlook in this Western country. For
my own part | am entirely satisfied
with the progress | have made since
coming here. | have raised excellent
crops of grain Of all varieties. Last
season my wheat averaged % bushels
OF wheat to the acre, oats GO and bar
ley 40.
We had Il splendid garden this year,
ripening successfully tomatoes, musk
melons. water melons, sweet corn, and
kindred sorts.
The country is well adapted to wheat
growing and mixed farming. and to my
mind it is the best country under the
sun for a man with a family and small
means. as it is possible for a man 90
much less capital than is required In
the older settled countries.
The climate is all that could be de-
sired. being very healthy and invigo-
rating.
Ny wife came out about six months
ago, and although inclined to be DELI
cate in the old home. she has enjoyed
the best Of health since coming here.
In short, | am more than satisfied
with the land Of my adoption. and |
am also satisfied with the laws Of the
country.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-05-03
SkenticaI.

A son Of the Emerald Isle, on landing at
a wharf in New York, saw lying there a
huge anchor. For the next three days he
stood by watching the anchor. What are
you doing here?" asked a workman one
day. Sure. sor,'' was the reply, Il want
to see the man who can handle that pick"