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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-29
Of Pure White.

A pure white linen purse made IN the
same style as the blue one reversed the
color scheme by having initials in the
popular Copenhagen shade. A snail
size is suggested for this purpose on
account Of its convenience Women do
not feel like bur6eni1g themselves with
cumbersome bags during the sUmmsr-
Long. narrow. linen purses provide
good background for embroidered init
ials, for q crest or q cipher monogram.
One can have any sort Of q design
worked on the zap and have II placed
in the center. at the top or down in
one corner
They can be cleansed just ike any
other article OF the feminine wardrobe.
which gives one a certain sense OF
freshness and daintiness. for no matter
how few are the visits OF q leather
purse 70 the shopping districts in this
season its freshness soon fades and the
corners and handle soon look dinEy-
Leather purses are apt 70 soil ones
gloves, especially white gloves, while
linen is as clean as the gloves them
selves.
CretOune purses are smart when they
suit the costume they accompany a
little OF this Powered material goes
long way in producing an effect Some
times the cotton fabric IS made Up with
out any trimming. and again Il is given
a more elegant look by having rims.
chains and mountains OF gold Usually
these are merely silver gilt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-29
A Pretty Model.

A Copenhagen linen purse made OF a
smart sun material was built on the
oId-fashioned strap model II was
straight across the top and rounded
ever so little at the bottom and the
long flap fastened down with q plain
silver giIt ObIOng button. The clasp
was placed lengJnWise 70 allow space
for three exqIisiteIy- embroidered init
falls, done in white cotton. The letters
were slender and plain, so that. inter
laced as they were, Il was quite easy
70 make them out
OF course one could have brass or
gilt initials set on Instead OF embrcid-
cred ones and they would look we'll
The needlework kind IS daintier, how
ever, and, another thing, IL is distinct
~ new. Linen purses look much cool
CT than either metal or leather, even
though the meta! ones show an open
mesh a crash that is not too coarse
and one with even nIeads instead OF
roughly woven kno ted fabric gives
the best effect
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-29
SUMNER PURSES
MADE Of LINEN
Those to Match the Frock
Are Considered
Smartests.

Summer purses are as different from
those carried in other seasons a sum
mer frocks are from winter ones The
old way OF having a utility bag for any
and every season and a better one for
dress occasions Is past. Now purses
must suit the time as well as the
costume. The latest novelties IN this
accessory Of dress are made OF linen
or cretcnne. The linen are perhaps a
trifie newer than the lowered variety
and on account Of their higher price they
bid fair 10 remain fashionable longer
than their more striking and already
cheaply initiated companions.
You can have a piece Of crash or
rough silk OF your street costume made
into a purse 10 match with little trou-
Die ana without having 20 wait weeks
10 place IL among your summer posses
siOns.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-02-21
REPORT ASSESSMENTS.

To the Pastors of the Denver District
A. NJ. E. Church:
Brethren will please bear in mind.
that some of the pastors failed to re.
port their assessment for the expenses
Of the delegates to the General Con
ference. Time is passing, brethren.
The eventful period draws near. You
that have not please raise your as
sessment and send il to the treasurer
Of the General Conference Delegates
Fund, Rev. w. W. s. Dyett, at your
earliest opportunity.
REV. JAS. H. HUBBARD, p. E.,
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-02-21
A COLORADO BOYS SUCCESS AT
COLLEGE.

The Interstate Literary Society's
priZe-winner in original music, Noe.
turne." composed and written by Mr..
Clyde Andrews OF Denver. Colo, noa
attending Western University at Quin-
daro, has been published in high-class
sheet music form for the piano. and
organ, and is now being sold all over
the Western states by Professors
Albert Ross and r. G. Jackson of
Western University. Every loyal
Colora,ioan should back up this Colo
rado boy by purchasing a copy, and
thus inspire other Colorado boys and
girls to see higher ideal in music
for them, than this degrading shake.
yourfoot rag-time music. Encourage
those who reach up. Mailed to any
address at half price, Is cents each
Send today. Address Music Depart.
ment, Western University, Iox 725,
Quindaro. Kans. For sale also by
Misses Mablc and ] essie Andrews.
2516 Curtis street, Denver, Colo.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-02-21
the MARRIAGE OF LUCAS.

Rev. Alzamon Ira Lucas and Miss
Clara C. Oberdorfer were married in
the Second Baptist church of Chey-
enne, Wyoming. on the 7th inst. Al
! O'Clock, Rev. W. H. Barry oficiat-
ing. Miss Oberdorfer has been. for
the past two years, faithful servant
of the Limitless Life endeavors and
Rev. Lucas now has closed every
loop-hole of criticism. The couple
called at our Office and expressed
themselves in thankfulness for every
condition that brought about their
union. We are of the opinion that
their mission now unhampered will
take on new life for a broader work
in all races.
We extend our congratulations and
may their lives continue to be express
sive of their teachings.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-02-21

the ranks of those pnxious 10 follow
and live a life by principle and not
a life by haphazard. Nothing is more
painful and nothing more tragic than
the best of our young men and women
bright with intelligence and hope, who
are voluntary victims OF pleasures
which lure them on to the degrade
tion of both body and soul Every
body is of such a perfect unit and az
cord th,t during the last two weeks
several religious fres have broken
out with the accompanying shouts, hal
lelujahs, caused by the old time songs,
old time prayers, and testimonie;
which work powerful influence The
peculiarity of these series OF meet.
ings, is that everybody comes early
to the prayer meeting and song sery,
ice.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-02-21
install ALTON
AT CENTRAL

Tomorrow will be the formal in
installation servic, at Central Baptist
church, when Rev. ]. B. Beckham will
take charge. Bar list ministers from
all over the state have been invited
to be present and the afternoon will
be full o fenthusi. sm. The following
program will be l, ndered:
Doxology by the congregation. 80.
Scripture lesson, Rev. c. w. Holmes.
Scotts NJ. r. chu ch.
Invocation, Rev / H. Brown. Ward S
A. NJ. E. Chapel.
Music, Choir on Baptist church.
2:45-Welcome address on part of
the ministers of Il e state, Rev. w. R.
Hardy of Pueblo.
; p. m.-Charge to the church, Rev.
D. E. Over of Puel 10.
S:l5-Charge to the Pastor. Rev. A.
E. Reynolds, pa itor Zion Baptis,
church.
Solo, Mrs. C. W Holmes, Scott's NJ.
E. church.
3:30-Welcome lddress on the part
of the Afro-An erican Ministerial
Union, Rev. J. S. 'ayne, President.
S:i5-Reading letters of recon-
mendations, Rev. . l. Harris, Canon
City.
Music-Solo. me nber Shorter choir.
Prayer. Rev. A. NJ. Ward. pastor
Shorter A. NJ. E. church.
Music-Solo, Ms. Augustava Har-
ris, Central Baptit church.
p. m.-lnstall ton Sermon. Rev.
R. W. Johnson, B. D.. Colorado
Springs. Respons by the pastor.
Music, Zion Bal list choir.
Collection. ammo ncements, benedic-
ton.
Rev. Beckham is finished minister
of the gospel, havi lg studied at Roger
Williams Univers y for eight years
and earned the de yree of A. B., later
finishing theology At Mckinley Theol-
ogical Seminary I'd becoming doc
tor of divinity. His labors in the
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-02-21

six-years' pastorate in Spokane,
which charge he leaves for the present
one. He is of high connection in his
denomination. His personality is mag
netic and altogether charming. We
extend him a hearty welcome to our
city and bespeak for him the cordial
support of the community in all that
his church may ask.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-02-21
M|D.WINTER
REVEALS

sHoRTER's REVIVAL sTIRs UP
CITY, SINNERS OF ALL SIZES
ANo KIND RePENTANT. ELo-
oUENT MINISTER'S ENGAGE IN
VAST SOUL SAVING WORK.
MANY CONVERTS. MEETINGS
FULL OF HOLY GHOST. BACK
sLlpERs sIN-sIcK.
Denver, like other communities
rnrougnout the country In the past.
has had it's regular mid-wiuter reyiy-
ais. Chicago is now experiencing
revival wave in her city. where all
the Methodist and Baptist churches
have come together in a union meet.
ing and an indescribabe religious sue
cess Is being witnessed. But the re
viyal al Shorter is not the ordinary
mid.winier revival. II is deeper. more
far.reaching and intensely enthusias.
tic than any heretofore: IL is the logi.
cal outcome OF silent religious forces
that have been at work for some
time. The religious and praying men
and women OF all denomination have
been active and aggressive In seeking
and harmonizing the different creeds
into one common effort to reclaim all
the lost sheep and all others TO lead
better lives. Shorter has been crowd
ed nightly aud all Christians have
been free and anxious to unionize.
thus concentrating all righteousness
upon those whose sins have been fast
pressing them beyond the pale OF
righteousness. From all walks of life
they came prostrating themselves In
the undisguised manifestation OF the
sorrowness OF their sins. Old sinners
seasoned by years OF bad and immoral
living. and young sinners, whose
course is unquestionably leading them
down to destruction, are one in doing
the manly and womanly act by joining
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-12
CHICAGO HEAT FATAL.
One Death and a Number of Pros
trations Reported.

CHICAGO, July 11.-One death and
number of prostrations. due to the ex-
cessive heat of last night and today, has
been reported up to noon today. Another
death was attributed indirectly to the
heat The dead:
Robert Hehrling. fifty-one years old, a
Iaborer. died at his home, after having
been prostrated by heat.
William Murphy. thirty-five years old.
teamster. drowned while seeking relief
from the heat by sT INNING in the lake.
The thermometer registered 81 degrees
al midday at the government observatory
and several degrees higher at the street
level
AT O'Clock the mercury in the tube had
risen To ~ degrees. which exceeds by one
degree the previous high record mark
for the season
During the next hour the mercury
climbed two degrees higher. the official
thermometer at :: o'clock registering 80
degrees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-12
FARMERS TWO SONS MISSING.
Delaware Man Thinks They Have
Been Kldnaped.

GEORGETOWN. Del. July 1.-Two
sons of John Kaufman, farmer residing
near here. have been missing since yes
terday morning. and the father of the
boys thinks they have been kidnapped.
Kaufman today requested Sheriff Pritch-
lit of this county 10 aid in the search
for the lads. Yesterday the boys were
permitted by their parents to go to
nearby field 10 pick berries. and some of
the farmers are of the opinion that the
lads, who are aged six and twelve years,
wandered into a swamp and were lost
In the hope of finding the boys the sur
rounding swampS were searched today
without success The sheriff has notified
all towns in the vicinity to be on the look
out for the missing children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-12
WEALTHY FARMER MURDERED.
North Carolina Man Found Dying
From Wound-Bed on Fire.

CHARLOTTE y C.. July Il.-Iying on
his own bed. weiterins in blood from "a
gunshot wound in his side and the bed
clothing in flames. JoAn Morris, a wealthy
farmer of Union county. was found by
his wife in the bedroom OF their home near
Weddington AT : o'clock This morning. Two
unknown white men rushed out of the
house just Mrs. Morris was awakened
by the report of the gun and made good
their escape. Neighbors OF the Morrises
suspected.
The wife snatched up the burning bed
ding and exiting uished the flames. reaching
her husband just he expired. The
murder was done with Morris own gun
and $40 in cash was missing from his bed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-12
MI. Whites Statement.

Mr. George W. White vice president
OF the Commercial National Bank, said
last night that the check in question was
pres ented 10 the Commercial National
Bank by the Washington Loan and Trust
Company for collection Friday; that after
an examination the signatures on the
chech and even lhe certification of the
checks value we're found to he forged
and that payment on the check was AT
once refused.
Mr. White said that ne did not know
Wiyber and had never heard of him be.
fore.
When reporter for The Star called AT
the home of Dr. Merrill +. Gates, Drcs-
den. Of the Men of Mark Publishing
Company, he found that DIR. Gates had
left Friuay for al summer resort to spend
some time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-12
EXCITEMENT FOR LoNGwoRTHs
Caught With Party in Frightful
Storm on Pixies Peak.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Col. July IL
Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Longworth and par
ty, including her husband. Representative
Nicholas LongwOrth: Mr.. and Mrs. Medill
Mccormick, Norman Hapgood and w. b.
Conner. were caught in frightful electric
storm on Pixies Peak this morning. The
storm broke as they neared the timber
line and ragged with almost unparalleled d
fury. and the train pushed on to the sum-
init. which was bathed in sunshine.
The party was obliged to stay on top of
the peal. longer than anticipated as the
storm continued for several hours
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-12
THREE CHILDREN DROWNED.
Maine Man Upsets Boat Pulling Up
the Anchor

DANFORTH, Me-. July 11.-Three chill
dren of Charles Blackmore were drowned
today by the capsiZing of a rOw-boat and
three were rescued with great difficulty
by Blackmore.
fishing trip on Holbrook lake. In pulling
up the anchor the boat was upset in some
manner and all were thrown into the
water.
The victims were two boys aged eight
and ten, and one girl, aged twelve
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-12
Part Two.
Part Three.

THE SPITFIRE BY EDWARD PEPIE.. 13
Turk O'Fallol. BY Clarence L. Cullen. 49,.
The Fetish of Obedience. By William George
Jordan :
An American Girl for Queen of the Balkans
BY Edward A. L. Valentine. ..-..........
The Judgment of Paris. BY Leonard Mer-
Getting Line Oggie. BY Sewell Ford.
! Uncle Tom Andy Bill. BY Charles Ma IL
The Ghost Company of the Sea. BY Fred
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-12
White Gives Luncheon for Tariff Men

PARIS. July 1l.-Ambassador White
gave a luncheon today in honor of the
Franco American tariff commissioners.
NJ. Jusserand, the French ambassador at
Washington. was one of the guests The
commissions will hold their first joint
session July 16. onsul General Mason has
placed a set of rooms at the consulate at
the disposal of the American commissions
ers for their separate SittingS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-12
Part Five.

BrownS Use Two Pitchers. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. |
Gen. Drain Praises His Crack Riiemen. -. /
Frank GIL Wins Trident Handicap. ....... l
American Athletes Full OF Confidence.
Down to Work for the Middle States. ...... ::
Host Of Athletes to Meet in London. ::
Commercial League Averages ...........-. }
Want to TO Home With Base Ball Stars.
American League Batting and Fielding Aver
Little Stories OF I'll. Base Ball Players
Notes IF the local Leagues. ....-.........
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-12
SUBSTANTIAL REQUESTS.
Institutions Benefit BY Will of Lydia
A. Lockwood.
Special Dispatch 10 The Star

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
NEW YORK, July 1l.-A beuuest of
SlueU is made in the will of Lydia A.
Lockwood filed to day. for the perpetual
establishment of a fellowship in Swarth-
more College, in Delaware county. Pa
The fellowship is to be known as the
John Lockwood Memorial Fellowship"
and members of the Friends Society will
receive the preference TO it. John Lock
wood was "A brother of the deceased
4. trust fund of $1,000 is left for the
maintenance of two free beds in the
Brooklyn Home for 1ncuraDes, which
are to be known as the Levi Arnold Lock
wood memorial beds in memory of the
testatrix's brother of that name.
The Society for the Prevention of Cruel
" To Children receives $500 by the will,
and the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty To Animals a like amount. To
seventeen nieces and cousins are be-
queathed legacies from $1,000 down to
500 each.
Lydia Lockwood died June IL. Joseph
l.. Somers of Brooklyn and William \.
Lockwiid of Washington, d. c.. are
named executors.
William A. Lockwood is a dealer in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-12
Part Four.
Page.

Churches OF Ireland NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. |
Infamilar Views of Familiar Places. ...... =
Shabby American Embassies. s................
With the River Crowd d................... :;
Uncle sammy Il Great Walker. .......... :;
Portuguese East Africa. ...................
"A city Divided Agains. Itself. ...........
White House Getting More Comfortable. )
Mrs James Srhoo. craft Sherman. =
The Hotel Clerk Observation-Disclosures. 6
The Broken Law w.................:... I
The Gates of Life. Observation-Disclosures
Ladies' Day in Carbury Mine .....-........ :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-12
Part Six.

SuIbo and His Funny Noises ....,...... l
Wags-the Dog That Adopted Mam.
Bubbles Always to Blame e.............. :;
Mrs. Rumuage-the Bargafsl Fiand ........ :;
John-FOur John. ................. :,
Mrs. Timekiller. r.................... 4
Oh. Fine Here's Mr.. Crouch. ............
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-12
EXPLORER PEARYS PLANS
TO ORGANIZE AN ANTARCTIC
SEARCH ON RETURN.
Says Project Has the Approval of
the President-Will Not Ac-
company Party.

NEW YORK. July 11.-Upon his return
from his present expedition in search of
the north pole Commander Robert E.
antarctic expeditionsto explore the south
polar region, a project which, he says,
has the approval of President Roosevelt.
Peary however, does not intend to &C
company the party.
Herbert L. Bridgman, secretary of the
Peary Arctic Club. was delegate to the
international polar congress held In Brus-
sells in May. Al that time Mr.. Bridgman
presented to the congress the following
communication from Commander Peary,
the text of which he made public today:
Il beg TO state that on my return from
my coming arctic expedition l shall en-
deavor in every possible way. consistent
with my other duties, to promote and
expedition. to secure for this country its
share of the honors and valuable scien-
tific information still awaiting the eX-
plorer in that region.
To Build Another Ship.
'The project would include the building
of another special ship, on the same gen
eral lines, and in the light of the ex-
perience gained in building and using the
Roosevelt; and the utilization of the
methods and equipment evolved during
my past seventeen years of arctic work.
1t would not contemplate my personal as
sociation with the expedition in the field.
while it is too early now to make any
definite statement. it is hoped the Peary
Arctic Club may lend its encouragement
to the work. This project, I am happy to
state. has the approval of President
Roosevelt.
.At - s,,hseo1,ent session of the COM
mission it is, hoped to offer more de-
tailed presentation of the matter. for such
action or suggestion as the commission
NAV see fit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-12
Minnesotans Lead to Pump.

Then the Afinnesotans, hot and weary
after their ride and the exertions in the
convention. were led to the hydrant at
Mr.. o Brien's request and for time the
Fairview windmill was kept busy cooling
parched throats. Thus relieved. the Wis
ttors delivered three fairly able cheers and
departed for their train, which left shortly
afterWard
Mr.. Bryan opened the doorstep cam
palgn today with brief speech touching
on publicity of campaign contributions
platform and the candidates. 1t was to
the Nebraska delegation, returning from
Denver with triumphant banners, that Mr.
BRYAN made his only speech of the day.
The lawn as a substitute for the front
porch was also brought into play by Mr.
BRYAN The Minnesota the North Dakota
and the Ohio and Virginia delegations.
the last two coming together. were guided
TO the lawn, where the afternoon sun,
which had been exerting it's full summer
strength all day, was warded off by the
house.
All Were invited to be seated. Mr. BRYAN
set the example by sitting down in the
middle of the circle after the fashion of
an oriental story teller
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-12
LEADS VISITORS TO PUMP
Drives Into Town to Meet New York
ers Passing Through.
SHAKES HANDS WITH MURPHY
Photograph Taken at This Moment
Nominee Holds Lawn Parties
and Makes One Brief
Speech.

FAIRVIEW, LINCOLN, Neb., July II.
~ remember no fights after they are
over. Minnesota had a good man and
stood by him. MIR. Johnson has teIe-
graphed me offering his support. 1 have
no doubt he will do much good for the
ticket during the campaign.-
This was the reply made today by w
j. Bryan to the assurance of T. G. O Brien
of Minnesota that he and his companions
had come to Fairview to promise him
that Minnesota would fight her best to
elect him. The convention fight was over,
he said and in the new fight all demo-
Gratis would stand together against the
common enemy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-12
Many Congratulatory Messages.

COnSrdtufatOTy messages arrived all DAY
in punches dated from Texas to Mime
sofa and Maine to California. Citizens of
Indiana are pretty prominent, declaring
in general that with Kern in second place
on the ticket Indiana will be certain for
Bryan in the fall.
Bryan and Kern will sweep Indiana
like d Nebraska prairie fire. wired Will
liam NJ. Moss of Linton, Ind. Charles
Van Antwerp of Sedalia. Mo. declared
that Bryan's chances were never before
so bright.
Amen" telegraphed the Pennyroyal
Democratic Club from Paducah, KY. mo
vember is as certain July declared
j. S. Nugent from Des Moines Iowa
Lord love you. William J. Bryan, keeper
of the faith, said Frank G. Cannon from
New York
The BIZ Club. non-partiSan organiza-
ton Of Excelsior Springs, Mo-, was happy
that matter which way the election
goes q Bin will be in the White House
Washington enthusiastic for success"
wired James l.. Epler from the Pacific
coast state.
Charles NJ Bulger of Oswego. y Y,
teleSraphas: Intelligent and sincere cam
paign management by our state organiZa-
tion viii give you New York in Novem-
Der.
The following was received from Charles
4. Towne who withdrew as vice presi-
Dental candidate in favor of Mr. Kern:
~
ticket will win. OF course, / shall do all
IL can to aid.
David X. Francis. former governor of
Missouri sent the following telegram:
You ought to be very happy man. as
few receive the expression of confidence
and admiration manifested here for you =
Edward +. Goltra of St. Louis on whose
private car the Bryan draft OF the plat
form went from FairView To Denver in
custody of Mayor Brown of Lincoln. could
nI.. he itxr
of the English language.
G. w Moore OF Michigan. who attended
the convention was the first caller at
Faifview bringing first hand descriptions
of the demonstrations and confident
temper of the delegates, which made Mr..
Bryan glow with pleasure. Mr.. Moore
expected Michigan would send additional
democratic congressman from Michigan
and promised hot fight to elect demo-
cratic legislature.
lie does not favor Mr. Rryans determin-
alton To serve only four years. as better
than two years must elapse before lie
could possibly have sufficient democratic
| followers in the Senate To make possible
reforms To which the party is pledged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-12
THE STAR TODAY.

The Star today consists of seven parts,
as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-12

William A. Lockwood is a dealer in
dental supplies and has resided in Wash
ington for many years at 1:s,6 y street
northwest. Mr.. Lockwood could not he
seen last night