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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05
President.

Crosby S. Noyes will not be filled until
the next meeting of the association. The
secretary read a letter expressing the
appreciation of the family Of the de-
ceased for the sympathy extended by
the association.
Since the beginning of this year sew
eral of the officers and other members
of the organization have died. and it was
decided last evening to hold service
in church in respect to the memory of
the deceased. On motion of j.. G.. s.
Burger it was decided to appoint a COM
mittee of five to make the necessary ar
rangements.
S. Thomas Brown. former president,
who presided last evening. appointed DR..
B. w. Sommey. ]. c. S. Burger, William
r. Smith. Maj. Fred G. Calvert and Judge
Bundy members of the committee.
Resolution of Regret.
A resolution, offered by John S. Nc
earthly, was adopted. setting forth that
'iby the death of Edward F. Droop this
association has lost a valued member
and the city one of it's most prominent
citizens and successful merchants. BY
various and numerous acts of kindness
and liberal charity he endeared himself
to MANY who sincerely mourn his passing
away. He lived past the three score and
ten of years, and lived an honora BILE,
useful and successful life. He had the re-
spect of all who knew him. In business
he was prompt. reliable and honest, and
he left a record for integrity of which
any man should be proud
Seldom of late have there been suf-
ficient chairs in the rooms of the as
ISOLATION to accommodate all the men,
bers at the meetings. Attention was d.
rected last evening to the small size OF
the meeting room, and it was urged that
a large hall be rented or a building fund
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05
FOR PIMPlES, TOO
New Discovery Cures EcseIna and
Eradicates Minor Skin Troubles
Over Might.

About 4 month ago the dispensers OF posiam'
the new discovery for the cure OF eczema. de
cided to allow the druggists OF the country to
handle it. Previous to that time 1t could only Dt
obtained direct from the laboratories.
Since this change in the method OF distripu.
tfon. poslam has met with the most phenomena
success Of anything introduced to the drug trade
in the last thirty years. All leading druggists
including Ogram's and O'Donnell's. In Washing
ton, are now carrying the special S0-cent size
recently adopted, also the 81 jar.
This great success Is not surprising when II
is remembered that in eczema cases, poslam
stops the itching with first application proceeds
to heal Immediately. and cures chronic cases In
a few weeks In minor skin troubles. such al
pimples, blackheads. acne. herpes. biothches'
rash. etc. results show after an overnight april
cation. Experimental samples Of poslam are
sent to any one BY mail free Of charge, by the
Emergency Laboratories, 80 West Twenty-fftb
street. New York city.
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erection of public buildings, be Endorsed

erection of public buildings. be indorsed
Chairman Albert of the committee on
membership. announced the detaiis or
campaign to be followed during the en-
suing year to draw desirable new MEM
bers into the organization, and to hold
the interest and enthusiasm Of all present
members.
A recommendation of the committee on
laws and legislation that the present tri-
bunals of the justices Of the peace be re-
DESIGNATED as q municipal court; that the
six Justices be housed in one office build
ing; that they be provided with one clerk
and an assistant; that the matters over
which they have jurisdiction be In
creased from the existing limit of $500 to
$500 and that they be given exclusive ju-
risdiction in all suits up to 500 was
adopted and the committee was empow-
cred to take steps to carry out the recon-
mendation In the name OF the Chamoer OF
Commerce The committees appointed to
select a suitable hall for the headquarters
of the Chamber OF Commerce. and to fur
nish the rooms in the Brentano building,
on motion of Mr.. Moses. were discharged
from further service. having accomplish
ed the tasks assigned to them. On motion
of Chaplin Brown the thanks of the cham
Der for the able execution of their work
accompanied the formal discharge by
President Harper
Tribute to Norman Gait.
Resolutions Of regret at the death OF Mr..
Norman Calf were unanimously adopted
as follows:
1.-THE Washington Chamber of COM
MERGE records with deep sorrow the death
of Norman Gait, one of its most valued
members.
Public spirited. enterprising and always
ready to assist in all projects looking to
the advancement of the interests OF the
people of the District of Columbia. his
untimely demise coming in the prime OF
his manhood is a serious loss. not only
to this association, but to all of the peo-
pie of this city and District in the adj
vancement and development Of which he
always showed Jealous interest.
He was kind. gentle and affectionate. a
warm friend and loving husband, who
exemplif1ed in his life the best elements of
manhood. He was upright and honest in
all business transactions, and attained the
success in the community which such
qualifications deserve.
THAT these resolutions be spread upon
the minutes and "a copy thereof be for
warded by the secretary to his family"
On motion the board adjourned.
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TO SUCCEED WARDEN HARRIS.
Names Of Two New Candidates Add
ed to the List.

The names of two additional candidates
for appointment as warden of the United
States Jail, upon the acceptance of the
resignation of Warden Harris. have been
added to the list. The friends of Samuel
C. Meyer of the Department of Justice.
and those Of Lieut.. W. F. Croker, son
of the late Warden Croker. are respec-
lively urging that they be appointed
should the expected vacancy occur. The
other known candidates are Deputy War
den w Grayson Urner and Emanuel
Ream. captain of the watch.
In behalf of Mr.. Meyer, it is said by
his friends that he Is a Pennsylvania by
birth. entered the government service
nearly nineteen years ago. and that much
Of his work in the Department of Justice
was to examine and otherwise pass upor
the accounts Of state jails and peniten-
tiaries in their relations with the United
States. His appointment is urged by his
friends on the ground that he is allied
to no ecclesiastical or fraternal Organiza-
ton that could in any sense bias just
and fair decision In any important matter
and that his long years in the public
service under the strict regime of the
civil service laws rather inclined him to
the merit system as preventative of i'm
partially. etc.
Mr.. Meyer is O. law student and is the
brother of William H. Meyer. warden of
the United States penitentiary at Atlanta.
Ga. He is fifty years of age.
1t is said of Mr.. Erocker by his sup
porters for the place that he was for ten
years chief clerk of the United States
jail and that he is son of the late Gen.
John 8. Croker. Tor twenty-five years
warden of that institution. Lieut.. Crock
err is described as "a man of executive
ability, a college graduate. and we'll quail
flied to fill the position he seeks His
father was a Union soldier and COM
manded the 93d New York Volunteers at
the battle of Gettysburg. He was severe
ly wounded at the battle of the Wilder
ness. and was taken prisoner and was
confined in Libby prison for a long time.
and afterward was exchanged. He i'm
mediately Joined his command and served
in the army to the close of the war. Lieut.
Crocker is a District man. having resided
here since his father returned from the
war in 1855.
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NAME NEW PRESIDENT
j. Edward Libby Head OF Old
est Inhabitants.
C. S. BUNDY VICE PRESIDENT
Members Start Arrangements for
Memorial Meeting.
ADOPT RESOLUTION OF REGRET
Consideration of Motion That Build
ipu Pa Ero e$ad nv Torro He'll
ADOPT RESOLUTION OF REGRET
Consideration of Motion That Build
ing Be Erected or Large Hall
Rented for Meetings.

J. Edward Libby was elected president
of the Association of Oldest Inhabitants
at a meeting of that organization last
evening in the Corcoran building. He
was chosen to succeed the late Allison
Nailor. jr. The meeting was largely at
tended and the election was unanimous.
Also by unanimous vote Charles s..
Bundy was elected one of the vice presi-
dents of the association to succeed Jacob
Veihmeyer The vacancy in the list of
vice presidents caused by the death of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05

started James 1. Keefer suggested that
s1CO of the funds of the association be
appropriated as the nucleus of building
fund. The motion, after discussion was
laid on the table to be taken up at the
next meeting. In the meantime the COM
mittee on halls is to look for a suitable
hall for the meetings.
The secretary was directed to request
the Secretary of War to furnish the as
ISOLATION with the information regarding
those on the official records of the depart
ment who are considered to have been the
first to enlist in the civil war. Several
members of the association are anxious to
prove that a Washingtonian is entitled
to the distinction.
The following were elected to member
ship: Theodore w. Noyes, B. P. Murray.
James Arthur Jones. John o. Knox,
Charles Held and Joseph r. Morgan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05

pared. 1t announces that the mothers will
be received at the White House by
President Roosevelt Tuesday, March IL.
at 2:3O pm All the meetings will be IN
the Metropolitan Methodist Church. At
the meeting Tuesday evening the princi-
Uol business will be an address by DIR.
q. E. Brown. Official representative Of the
United States to the congress-. appointed
by the President, on Children In the
United States"
The program Of the remainder OF the
sessions has heretofore appeared In The
Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05
Death of Mrs. Sarah E. Schneider.

Mrs. Sarah L. Schneider. widow OF
GottIach Christian Schneider. died
last evening at her residence, 1873 18th
street, after a brief illness following an
operation for appendicitis. Mrs Schnei-
der was highly esteemed by large circle
of the older residents of Washington,
among whom she had lived for many
years. One son. Mr.. 7. Franklin Schnei-
der and four daughters. Mrs. Howard K.
Mann and Misses Annie, Maud and May
Schneider survive her. The funeral will
occur from the residence Saturday at
o clock
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MOTHERS TO MEET HERE.
Plans Being Made for the Coming
Congress.

The mothers OF Washington are prepar-
ing to receive and entertain the mothers
of the United States who will come here
next week to attend the sessions of the
Mothers Congress. The program Of the
event, which will begin March 10 and
continue until March II, has been pre-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-05
Real March Weather Tomorrow.

Some real March weather Is promised
for Washington Tomorrow by Prof. E. B.
Garriott. official forecaster of the wealth
er bureau. A well-defined area of rain
is approaching from the west and ia ex-
pected to reach here tonight. The out
look this afternoon was that tomorrow
will be a rainy day.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-01-13

should your bAby suffer- Whra he
Il trcthl and r-silrss. drut cNIsri
mont or him aud use any old thine
your neighbour rvummeui~ nuy a
bottle OF Whites Crcam Ncrmi'asr
greatest known wuyu uejlclgc and
cure for cAildrvus diseases Il Is Uild
IN t. actton bulha ny the system
makes thb puuy babies fat Mrs J
4 Smith. TAMPA RIA writes NV
baby MAS thin add dckly. could not
retain It's fcCd and cried al night.
used Gre bottle ~ Waite Cram
NcrmifUgv aud 10 a fvW DAYS hAby vas
laughing happy ana eel Sold b.
". W. johnson
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-01-13
Hawthorn News Notes.

Hawthorn, Jan. THE young peo
pie had a plllau at the residence OF
Mrs. r. w. Cole last Saturday even,
ing. All reported a very nice time.
Miss Lotta Littledale returned 10
ThomRsville, Ca, Monday, where she
is attending Young's Female College,
Glen Moore and Miss Mildred John.
son accompanied her as far as Jack
sonvllle, where they attended a ban.
Quet. Miss Johnson returned home at
midnight with bad case OF the
mumps, All the pupils OF the Haw.
thorn Junior High School extend their
sympathy, and hope she will soon be
able to return to school, as they miss
her smiling face so much.
Otto Stock has been confined TO has
home for the past few days with la
grippe.
Miss Haycraft OF Ocala the new
school teacher, assumed her position
here Monday
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-01-13
MEETING OF BAR ASSOCIATION.
Officers Elected for Ensuing Year.
Mattera of Importance plecusaed.

Officers Elected for Ensuing Year.
Matters Of importance Discussed.
A most interesting session Of the
Gainesville Bar Association was held
ct the office OF Col. w. w. Hampton
Thursday afternoon, which was well
attended, as there was a great deal
Of business OF importance to be trans
acted, including the election OF Off
GERS for the ensuing year.
The meeting was called to order by
President Hampton, after which the
business of the session was taken up,
the first being election Of officers for
the ensuing year, which resulted as
follows:
Judge sgd L. Carter, president;
Christopher Matheson, vice-presldent;
G. r. Layton, secretary and treaurer.
Messrs. Hampton and Horatio Davis
we're elected as additional members
Of the executive committee, the ON.
GERS Of the association comprising a
part Of the committee.
The matters of revision Of the fee
bill and revision of the bylaws we're
discussed, and a motion prevailed
that a committee be appointed on
each. The committee will be appointed
at later date.
The question OF certain matters
in federal legislation was also brought
up, and discussed with a great deal
Of interest. AS a matter OF course this
WIS Of local nature, affecting Gaines
vile In particular, and 1t was moved
that a committee be appointed to con.
fer with Congressman Clark In the
premises.
Attorneys Thos w. Fielding and j..
c. Adkins were admitted to member.
snip OF the association.
After discussing a few other mat.
tiers OF interest to the association, the
meeting adjourned until February 3,
when It is expected that the reports
OF the committees will be ready. and
"'possum an 'taters" will be served
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-01-13
chsmberlaIn's Cough Remedy a Safe
Medicine for Children.

In buying a cough medicine for chill
dren, never be afraid to buy Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. There is nc
danger from It, and relief is always
sure to follow. It is intended espe'
cially for coughs, colds, Group and
whooping cough, and there is no better
medicine in the world for these dis
eases, It Is not only certain cure for
Group, but, when given as soon as the
Group cough appears, will prevent the
attack. Whooping cough is not danger
Gus when this remedy Is given as d.
rected. II contains no opium or other
harmful drugs. and may be given as
confidently to a baby as to an adult.
For sale by all druggists,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-01-13
Baraeea Entertainment.

From Fridays Daily sun:
On last Wednesday evening the
Baptist naraccas entertained the Phi.
lathean class At tho home Of Mr., and
Mira Robt. Mcclellan,
II Was an ideal night for such an
occasion, Roth classes were well
represented. There were four inter,
esting and amusing features OF the
evening. that " fading partners, a
description contest n drawing contest,
and last hut not least appreciated the
contest around the punch bowl
The prizes " the evening were Won
BY Miss Julia lunch In the descrip.
tion contest. and Miss Maudc Fielding
In the DRAWN contest
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-01-13

Of Duke and others for the unused
time be referred TO the ordinance
committee Motion carried.
Alderman Cannon moved that the
street committee be authorized to re
pair University street, from Union
street TO depot, at a cost not to ex
coed $3.50. Which was adopted.
Bill for payment due by city
on crusher was referred to chairman
Of finance committee.
On motion OF Alderman Mlxson
council adjourned.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-01-13
DEATH OF MRS. QUINN.
WsII.known Lady Of This City Passed
Away at Her Home In Memphis.

WsI.known Lady Of This City Passed
Away at Her Home In Memphis.
From Fridays Daily Sun:
Information has been received In
this city OF the death OF Mrs. Pat
Quinn, which occurred at her home in
Memphis, Tenn, Monday.
Deceased was forty.hve years OF
age, and was a sister OF Mira. e. A.
Davies OF this city. She was we'll
known here, having visited Mrs.
Davies on several occasions, and had
many friends here who regret exceed.
ingly to learn OF her death.
Mrs. Davies was notified OF the
critical illness OF her sister, and left
Immediately for her bedside. but was
intercepted by a telegram at Macon,
Ca. announcing her death.
The remains were taken to Nc.
Intyre, Ca, where they were inferred
by the side of the husband Of do
ceased. The funeral was attended by
Mrs. Davies, who Is still In Mcintyre,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-01-13
Meeting Medical Association.

The Medical Association held lts
regular mrcting Ia the once ~ pr
Clyde l. Carter Wrdr csiay evening.
az which matters ~ Interest 20 the
fraternity were discussed While the
meeting vas not a. largely attended
as Il mlgh, have beru owing 20 tho
fast that aouo % ttc members v,re
initsp1ss~i While Others Nsrc drtaia
81 ou ac,r'1r, % professional WORK
the wc,t.ag proved a most satisfactory
are
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-01-13
Why Suffer from Rheumatism ,

TO you know that rheumatic pains
can be relieved? II YOU doubt this
Just try one application OF Chamber.
laiu's Pain Ralm Il will make rest
and sleep possible, and that certainly
means a great deal to any one afiicted
with rheumatism For sale by all
druggists.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-01-13
- oLs,urs.s u. csnar,aatIsn.

The prrsou Nho disturbed the cot.
gregauoa last Sunday ty Continually
coaghing l. reQuested 90 bay a bottle
q Foley'S Honey ard TAI J. W. Nc.
Collum 4 Co.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-01-13
FROM THE ANTILLES.
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Benefits
City Councilman at Kingston.
jamaica.

Mr.. w. o'Rellly Fogarty, who is a
member Of the city council at Kings.
ton, jamaica, West Indies. writes as
follows: zone bottle OF Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy had good effect
on q cough that was giving me trou.
BILE and | think should have been
more quickly relieved II had con-
tlnued the remedy, That II was bene-
flcial aud quick In relieving me there
10 no doubt and II is my intention TO
obtain another bottle" For sale by
all druggists.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-05-05

Louisville. KY, May 10, to 81,
round trip tickets will be sold on
May II and 1S. for $32.1O, final
return limit May 80. Choice of
routes over L. & N. Southern or
Illinois Central.
Account Central Trades and
Labor Convention at Baton
Rouge May II to May Is, round
trip tickets will be on sale May
10 to 13 inclusive at 1910, final
return limit May II.
Account Annual Convention of
Louisiana Press Association at
Baton Rouge May 26 to %. round
trip tickets will be on sale May
% to % inclusive. final return
limit Nav 80. Fare $40.
Account Shriners of New Or
leans meeting at Monroe. May
Z, round trip tickets will be on
sale May 8 and 9 for $500, final
return limit May II.
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S. P. e RATES.

On account of the Southern Baptis
Convention at Hot Springs. Ark, il
| May round trip tickets will be on sail
May 10, IL, II and ID, final return
limit June 10. Lafayette tickets rout.
via Alexandria,, fare SIS. 65.
Account State Convention OF Trav
| elers Protective Association at Alex
andria May 15-17. inclusive. round
trip tickets will be sold at 1856, or
May n and 10, final return limi
May Is.
Account Annual Conference State
Medical Society of Louisiana at Alex
andria May l2-14, round trip ticket.
| will be on sale May lila, inclusive,
final return limit May Is, fare from
Lafayette 1910.
Account meeting International Sun
shine Society, Houston, Texas, May
2l-23, round trip tickets will be or
sale May 1920, final return limit
May %, fare fare from Lafayette IS. 10.
Account Annual Convention Louis
lana Bankers Association, New Or
be sold at $3.50 from this point.
" Vi tIlc NdGlODdlD dptiSu An
niversaries and Conventions at Okla
homa City, Okla. May 1926, round
trip tickets will be sold from Lafa'
yette for $26.10, final return limit
June IL.
Round trip tickets will be on sale
June 6, 7 and 8, final return limit June
20, Lafayette to Birmingham, Ala.
account Confederate Veterans Re
union at that point June 9, 10 and IL
at $40. Is.
Account meeting Southwestern Elec'
trio Light and Gas Association at +
Paso, Tex, May I, 8 and 9, round
trip tickets will be on sale May 4 anC
5, return limit May IL, at S21.50 from
Lafayette.
Account of Southern Baptist Con
vention at Hot. Springs, Ark, Ma,
Ii to 20, round trip tickets will be OF
sale May 10, IL, Il, and Ii, final re
turn limit June s, fare from Lafayette
S1S. IS.
On account of Louisiana State
Convention Concaterated Order
of Hoo Hoo, at New Orleans, MAY
20. round trip tickets will be OF
sale May 10, 10 and 20, final re
turn limit May 81, fare S.. 80.
Annual meeting Interstate Cot
ton Seed Crushers Association
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At the annual meeting of the men,
bers of the Menachim Aveilim AssO-
citation the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas it has pleased Almighty
God to take from our midst our esteem
ed member, Mr.. Leon Plonsky, and
Whereas Mr. Plonsky was at all
times profoundly interested in every
thing that pertained to the welfare OF
this Association, therefore
Be it resolved that in the death OF
Mr.. Leon Plonsky this Association,
in common with his bereaved family
loses a most valuable member and
friend, and in his loss we mourn the
departureof a beloved and useful mem
Der.
Resolved that q copy of these res
olutions be spread on the records OF
this Association and likewise be sent
to the members of his family.
S. B. KAHN,
GUS SCHMULEN,
M. ROSENFIELD,
Committee.
Lafayette, La, May 3, 1908.
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Resolutions of Respect.

At the annual meeting of the mem.
bers of the Menachim Aveilim Asso'
citation the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, it has pleased Almighty
God to take from III midst u ven
cradle President, Mr.. Solomon Wise;
and
Whereas, Mr.. Wise vas at all times
profoundly interested in everything
that pertained to the welfare of this
Association; therefore,
Be it resolved; that in the death OF
Mr.. Solomon Wise this Association,
in common with his bereaved family,
loses a most valuable member and
friend, and in his loss, ripe though he
was in years, We mourn the departure
of a most beloved and useful member.
Resolved that a copy of these reso-
buttons be spread on the records OF
this Association and likewise be sent to
the members of his family.
S. B. KAHN,
GUS SCHMULEN,
M. ROSENFIELD,
Committee.
Lafayette, La, May 3, 1908.