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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-22

Perhaps a start can be made. by re-
moving the Greenough statue of Wash
ington, toward eliminating other works of
art that come under the head Of quaint
| and curious"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-22

Some of the men who have been re-
buked seem calously determined to go
ahead and be malefactors of still greater
wealth.
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AS the government has managed to get
along so well without that 500, OOO 900, Mr.
Rockefeller will feel less inclined to hurry
than ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-22

Fishing should soon be good enough to
keep Grover Cleveland from worrying
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Moral Effect.

Have you succeeded in convincing your
constituents that you are the greatest
orator of the age?"
NO" answered Senator Sorghum. MY
constituents don't take much interest in
my speeches. But l go on making them
because it helps to convey the impression
that l don't like to be idle"
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His Appreciation.

$50 you regard prohibition as a sue
cess?"
Eyes. sir" answered Col. Stillwell.
bar"
"You did And l must admit that my
appreciation of prohibition at home is due
somewhat to the thirst it enabled me to
store up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-22

The suburban real estate signs have an
ticipated the early flowers in announcing
that spring Is ready to transact business.
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This is strange and paradoxical. In
spite of the fact that there is no whisky
in Georgia a Georgia Judge ruled that a
man may be punished for stealing a jug
of it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-22

A large number of favorite sons will be
back to the home fireside before the sum-
mer is through.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-22

No one will ever devise a pure food law
that can be relied on to prevent things
from tasting wrong after the cook gers
through with them
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New Yorks sense Of propriety is not
strict in some respects. But it does send
most of it's great operate entertainers
out of town during holy week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-22

DR.. Parkhurst is having nearly as much
trouble with New York as Diogenes with
his town.
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An Objection.

you don't think the government ought
to own the railways?'
mo sir" answered the bustling citi-
zen. when l see the time the govern
ment takes in transacting ordinary bust
ness, / don't feel bit like trusting 1t to
get trains in on time"
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Her Wish.

Does your wife want to vote?'
II don't think she exactly wants to
vote" answered Mr.. Meekton, but she
wants the fun of keeping some one guess
ing about how she's going to vote
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Information Sighted.
Though spring is here wise men agree.
The flowers will not take the ''hunch"
The only blossoms that you see
Are worth at least two bits a bunch!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-30

II you want work read the want -.
umns Of The Star.
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high chief ruler of the Rechabites of
North America. His untiring work for
the organization formed the theme Of the
addresses.
Many Years in Service.
Mr.. Cordell is a native of Tennessee
He was employed in the Post Office De-
partment for more than sixteen years,
having been appointed in 1881. He relin-
Q,hshed his position there in 1903 to ac-
cept position under former Pension
Commissioner II. Clay Evans.
His work for temperance in Washington
has been through the medium of the
for one term and high chief ruler for two
years. He Is an advocate of non-pOlitical
prohibition.
Committee on Testimonial.
A committee. consisting of w. H. LIE
Strange. ]. D. Buckley and Charles r.
Carroll. was selected from John B. Hem
derson Tent. No. 1889. to purchase a
testimonial Mr.. Cordell's labors in the
temperance field was commented upon by
High Chief Ruler n. f. Vowles. High
Secretary J. II. Dony, Former High Chief
Ruler ]. ]. Murray and ]. c. Eller OF
Jehu Tent. No. %; Past High Chief Ruler
John r. Mahoney of Eagle Tent. No. 2:
Mrs. Alice A. Lithgow of Eastern Tent,
No. b; Past High Representatives Barnes
Of Golden Rule Tent. No. 1854; j. H.
Loveless. past high chief ruler; j. P.
Clancy and James Reagan Of Union Tent.
No. 81: James c. Lee of Onward Tent,
No. 1921: John ]. Coulter of Harmony
Tent. No. 1920; Z. w. Newman and w.
w. Burlew of Advance Tent, No. 1903;
Mrs. Ida p. Murray. high tent levite
of Purity Tent. No. 1: J. H. Bartlett, high
corresponding secretary OF Perseverance
Tent, No. 1908; r. II. Sorrell of South
Washington Tent. No 1885; Mrs. ]. w.
Mcmahon Of Onward Juveniles, No. 942:
j. w. Mcmahon of Union Juniors; Will
liam V. Mahoney of Mount Pleasant
Juniors. and Past High Chief Ruler John
l. Bunch Of John b. Henderson Tent. No.
1859.
w. H. LeStrange Of John b. Henderson
Tent presided.
After the speaking Mr.. Cordell held an
impromptu reception.
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FILED FOR PROBATE.
Wills of Mary E. Killigan and Mary
w. Strong Placed on Record.

The will Of Mrs. Mary E. Killigan. dat
ed December 5. 1906. was filed today for
probate. To her nieces and a nephew she
leaves her interest in premises 91s LIST
street. The remaining estate is devised to
her husband. Thomas ]. Killigan. who is
also named executor.
The will OF Mary W. Strong. dated July
-. 1897. has been filed for probate. BY
it's terms her interest In house 3. Dupont
circle. is devised to her sister. Julia D..
Strong. A bequest of $4,000 Is made to
her sister. Amelia NJ. Slade. and $4,000
is left in trust for a nephew, William
Strong. The remaining estate Is devised
to her sister. Julia D. Strong. Mrs. Slade
Is named executrix.
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RECEPTION TO v. ". CORDELL
RECHABITEs HONOR DEPARTING
TEMPERANCE WORKER.
Laudatory Speeches and Testimonial
of Esteem-Goes to Louisa,
Kentucky.

Wayne w. Cordell. temperance worker.
was Landed and presented with golden
token of esteem by the Recha bites and
other cold-water advocates of the Dis
trict last night.
The occasion was farewell testimonial
to Mr.. Cordell, who departed this after
noon for his new post Of duty, Louisa.
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for second place on the national ticket
The Maryland solon came out yesterday
in an emphatic statement that he would
have none OF II.
Delegates to Denver from West Vir-
ginia. Ohio and Kentucky are understood
to have been responsible for the Rayner
agitation. 1t was known that several
senator's before leaving Washington ask
ed Mr.. Rayner il he would accept the
place If II was offered by the convention.
Although he would not take the seat
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Fails to Appear in Court.

Charles Nelson. arrested last Saturday
night by Bicycle Policeman Corners of
the first precinct for acting In disorder
" manner while near the intersection of
Pennsylvania avenue and nth street,
prDear In the Police Court yes
terday to answer a charge of disOrderly
=. lis collateral of s. was de-
,fo't"d. Among other things II
= SID. Nelson yelled Fire. Fire,
H-e-l-l-p." which, for the time being.
..cii ement in the neighborhood
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FAIRGROUNDS OPENED
Army of Little Folks Has the
Best Time Ever.
WORK AND PLAY EVERY DAY
Industrial instruction During the
Morning Hours.
EVENING DEVOTED TO GAMES
Director Curtis Gives Instructions to
Teachers-Describes Difficult
ties of Their Duties.
Playground Teachers Orders.

Have a general program of play
for each day.
Always be on time.
Have something interesting for
the children the first period, morn
ing and afternoon, and always
have It,
Do not wait for more children to
come. but go ahead If only one
child is on hand.
Have games the last part of the
morning and afternoon.
When it rains, use the playrooms.
Dress so that you will be COM
fCrtable. and remember that you
are there to see that the children
have a good time.
Director Curtis.
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Log Cabin Rugs.

Ideal Summer Rugs, made in one
piece Reversible and washable. In
expensive, light and durable.
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MOSES SONS, Street,

Thursday. July 2 at p.m.. over the
Chesapeake and Ohio. In special Pullmans
and viii join the Virginia delegation at
Clifton Forge.
A number Of party workers are ar
ranging to give the delegation q great
send-off, when they leave.
Rayner Declines Nomination.
Incidentally there was q little interest
locally In the recent announcement that
the name Of Senator Rsyner was urged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-30

CLEVELAND. Ohio. June 3O.-Repre-
sentative James s. Sherman. republican
candidate for Vice President continues to
regain strength at Lakeside Hospital His
condition was normal this morning and
he will probably leave the hospital to-
morrow
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| high chief ruler of the Recha bites Of
North America. His untiring work for
the organization formed the theme of the
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Ky. He has been detailed there by the
pension bureau to operate as a special
agent and examiner in twenty-three
counties of eastern Kentucky.
The hall of South Washington Tent of
Rechabites, ~ AMI NJ streets southwest,
was filled with members of the order and
others. Speeches were made temperance
songs sung and refreshments served.
MIR. Cordell has served two terms as
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Hofi Fiber Rugs.

Ideal Summer Rugs, cool, Clean
pretty and very serviceable. in color
ings to harmonic with any scheme
Of decoration.
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J. FRED KELLEY CHAIRMAN
DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMIT.
TEE REFLECTS HIM.
William NICK. Clayton Chosen Sec
retary-Optimism for Success
in November.

AS the date for the Denver convention
draws nearer the party men, who wear
upon their 'scutcheons the armorial bear
ing of donkey rampant in a field OF
emerald. are climbing more and more into
| the glare of the calcium.
Washington members OF the democracy.
who heard the famous 'I-told-you-so''
rooster crow a decade or so ago. are
working themselves up to the pitch Of
enthusiasm in which they see visions of a
sweeping the country from Bernalillo N.
NJ. to Hyattsville, Md.
The Washington democratic central
committee got together last night in
Eagles Hall and went into active train
ing for the real fray next November by
holding an election CT their own The
meeting was called by William Nick.
Clayton, chairman of the District of Co
lumbia convention.
The democratic national committee au-
thorized and directed the city convention to
elect a democratic central committee of
twenty-five members, one for each of the
legislative districts. to be recognized by
the democratic national convention as the
only official representative body of demo-
Gratis in the District of Columbia. Twenty
one of the twenty-five members were
the nineteenth district BEING Ill in the
hospital.
Election of Officers.
Election Of officers to serve for the next
four years was the only business trans
acted.
Robert e. Mattingly of the fifteenth
district was placed In nomination for
chairman by John Ready of the third:
William NICK. Clayton Of the second was
named by Thomas j. Moore of the first.
Mr.. Clayton at once withdrew his name
and placed J. Fred Kelley in nomination.
The ballot resulted in the election Of
Mr.. Kelley by vote Of Is to g. Mr. Clay
ton was unanimously elected secretary by
rising vote.
close contest for treasurer between
Frank ]. Wissner Of the fourth and John
Ready Of the third district resulted in the
election Of Mr. Wissner by a vote of IL
to 8. large number Of District demo-
Gratis who were interested in the out
come Of the organisation Of the COM
mittee were present and awaited the re-
suit in the lobby. Much enthusiasm and
optimism as to the party prospects pre-
vailed
No meeting OF the committee will be
held until the District delegation returns
from Denver. They leave for Denver
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the important sale of the better equipped than not
again prices but to meet every demand.
reduce the stock $4,000 We'll sell goods LESS THAN FAC
we'll you kind oxford that good approves
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Fiber Rugs.

A big stock of 9x12 Fiber Rugs.
made In our own shop from select
patterns of mating. consisting of a
large variety of patterns and colcrs.
Regular price. SO 20
Special sale price. saa7
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besides the driver of the democratic
band wagon land ne SO stated a lenefR
yesterday in an interview Senator Raw.
ner was not averse TO expressing the
opinion that the elections of next Noveu.
Der should afford the party one OF its bost
opportunities in years
Il think the chances of a democratic
victory In the fall are GOOD, and Rettine
constantly better" said he
The bee., 1908-02-20
GOVERNOR W1LLSONFOR VICE PRESIDENT
lFranktort corresp0adeut 70 LOui.viIIs Tlme..l

rank Core q imes
The talk will that Gov Wilson enviable
position for Vice Presidential nomination although he has
peated declared candidate the place. that
prefers his chosen work in Kentucky 1t figured by
those who would like to this honor Kentuckys
tive that the Republican national leaders those who viii shape
the policies of the convention will the advantage be
gained for putting Southern like Gov Wilson the ticket
The friends of Gov Wilson will be position that the
Republican candidate for President will be much better position
break its solid democracy with Southern running
mate than he would with Northrner fastener The fact
that Gov Wilson elected by the largest majority that Re-
publican Governor obtained Kentucky and that he
second Republican the office unconested will be pointed
with emphasis Few of the Governors friends would be really
surprised him picked the running the nom
whoever be may be- They that the Governor
cence in the discussion of presidential politics. has kept himself
in admirable and advantageous position.
The bee., 1908-02-20
Stanley School House Items.

Rev. w. II. Moore has been reap
pointed as pastor 1t Grapvine fol
this year will I'LL his appointments
as usual every fourth Saturday and
Sunday Ia each month.
Mr.. Dick Brown of the Grapevine
country will soon be resident of Que
community.
Mr.. Emmit Moore and family havr
been victim of the grip for the last
few days.
Mr.. Bud and Charles Torer went to
Madisouville Saturday.
A gentleman of our neighborhOod
went to MadisOnvIlle Saturday aud
drank a little to much joy water aud
got so happy he lost q two dollar
pair Of shoes.
Mr.. John Crabtree had the misfor-
tune of getting one of his feet badly
mashed by a wagon runIng over it.
Mr.. Dave Lucket went to see his
best girl Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mack Stanley spent
the day in jacksonville.
Several of our farmers have Joined
the Equity in the last few days.
One of our great bird hunters has
q gun that scatters shot to bad to
suit Lin, and believes 1t can be
remedIed and respectfully asks the
writer to inform the editor Of the
Bee. Mr.. Editor Will you please
prescribe the remedy.
The bee., 1908-02-20
CONDENSED STATE
NEWS ITEMS.
$40 900 Damage Suit.

John T. Ricketts,, of Hopkins
vile, has filed suit against the
Southern Express Company and
Ferdinand Scnmitt Of $4,000
damages. The plaintiff alleges
that, while in employ of the ex-
press company and while loading
on a car a case of soda pop one
of the bottles exploded and the
fragments stack him in the eye,
iulicting such injuries that the
eye had to be taken out.
The bee., 1908-02-20
COMMON SENSE

Leafs most Intelligent people TO use only
me63ines OF known composition. There
fore II Is that DIR. Pierce's medicines. the
makefsNo q WI ieh print every ingredient
entering Gto khem upon the bottle wrap
pers and attest its cOrTSetness under oath,
are daily grN@ing in favor. The COM
position OF Dkl Pierce's medicines Is open
20 ey9ybodYNDr. Pierce being desIrous
Of having the Searcb Isght Oh inYestiga.
Ion turned fully upon his lofmule, being
qpntdent that i6e beL Ter Llle cQl6f6fTUon
6f- theSe nedicines Is Known the m0r6
vail tbelr great cIratiYa merits la recog-
nILed. Being wholly made Of the active
medicinal principles extracted sfrO1 ma
tive forest roots, BY sKast processes
original with DIR. Pierce, aud without the
uso Of drop Of alcohol, tripIe-roansd and
chemically pure gIycsrins being used In
stead In extracting Gud preserving the
enrativS virtues residing Ia the roots
employed, these medicines are entirely
tree from the objection OF doing harm
~ creating an appetite for either al
eOholic beverages OF habit : iermin9
drnga. Examine the formula on their
bottle Urappers--ths sams as sworn 10 ~
Dc. Pierce, and you win Rnd that hls
Suoiden Medical Discovery the NDat,
biOOd-punder, stomach tonic and B6Wei
regulatOr-ths medicine which, while not
recommended 10 cure consumption In IL
advanced stages (nO medicine vail do thatl
Jet doss cure ell thOss catarrhal eOndi.
lions q head and throat, weak stomach,
torpid liver and bronchial troubles, weak
lungs aud bang-on-eOughs, which, II neg
lectad Or badly treated lead up TO and
tnally terminate In consumption.
Take the ~Golden Medical Discovery .
"a taae and IL Is not likely To dsappoint
tou x only Iou give II . thorough and
gdt trial. DOnt expect miracles. IL
won't do supernatural things You must
exercise your patience aud persoVere Ia is
Use Tor = reasonable length OF time 10 get
lts iull benefits, Tho ingredients q which
Dr. riorce's medicines are composed have
the unQueh led endorsement OF scores OF
medical ieaders-better than any amount
o. lay, or nOn-prOfessional. testimonials.
They are not given away 10 b. expert
mented with but are Sold by an dealers Ia
medicines az reasonable prices.
The bee., 1908-02-20

feet Of the ground and will be sur
rounded by a platform % BY 81 feet
in size. This platform will be Dor
dered by artistic marble benches IA
cling the statue and leaving ample
room for fountains. The site for the
statue has already been selected, and
II will be placed in the center OF sAera-
dan circle at Massachusetts, avenue
and Twenty-third street.
The statue, a miniature OF which
now stands in one OF the branches OF
the war department, depicts the gen.
eral in the act OF refining in his horse
and returning a salute OF his men. TheI
statue viii be Of heroic size. WhanI
completed the figure viii face south
east and win have an approach Of slxI
low steps. so that free passage mayI
be maintained along the line of MasI
saehusetts avenue.
The sculptor Is already at work oui
his large model, 90 that the hnish oil
the statue may be ready for srection |
early next autumn.
Gutzon Borglum, the designer, Il tho
sculptor OF the Mares OF Diomedes."
owned by the Metropolitan museum,
and Of numerous other works In varI-
Gus parts OF the United States.
The bee., 1908-02-20

treasury on March 4. under a contract
with Mr.. Dickinson and his associates
in control az q salary OF $36, 900 a year.
When 1t developed that Mr. Shaw and
Dickinson differed as to policy and
methods Mr.. Shaw proposed purchas-
Ing control Of the institution, but Mr..
Dickinson declined to consider the Of
fer. and Mr.. Shaw, therefore, con-
tracted to sell to Mr.. Dickinson. Mr..
Shaw says his best wishes remain
with the institution and he hopes for
its continued success.
Mr.. Shaw declined to discuss his po-
litical ambitions further than to say
that he is as much interested In the
wise solution OF public questions as
ever and 80 certain in the conviction
that the continued success OF the party
in power is essential to that end. He
The bee., 1908-02-20
Hirht Ridsrs and Esuaists.


Eight id.rssn Y.ud,t
Ths last deveopmenthe masked murderous
with stick of dynamite pocket and box of
other with horse whip hand shot in the other and
with the heart Of hyeua his bod the last possibility of human
depraviy Compared him. the average mountain feudst
refined and Christian gentlemen One his cowady work
midnight assassin shooting homes where helpless
and children eePand often setting fire their only shelter The
mounanee who claims that he has moral grievance against
his neighbour ordinarily him the street, and opens Gre
terms his waits until he finds his alone
lonesome path and shoots him down. without thought
desire endanger children njure splinter of
their humble home.
1.-THE very feature of this trouble is the compasance of
local officials This position has spread. Many officers Of the law
appear be helpless hopeless indifferent The Governor do
all he but his limited certain channels and if
they inefficient he is helpless What is to be doneS
Situation
The situation unbearable Kentucky manhood and
hood cry out, st is than bear
"Humby speaking there but remedy and that be
very SLOW 1t is to perssently develop public sentiment
which abhors and condemns this vilainy
SIT should persist until it itself Make people bear it;
them talk about let every agency public
Let lawyers attorney who defends
these Let judge who reaxes any point
behalf feel indignant public Let the
daily their powerful influence this
purpose.
From press and pulpit from school and shopom quarter
where there heart which fears God and regards let there
the Shame Shame be vibrant with the hot in
of people feel that they been dsgraced
Aud let christians continually pray that this may be
speedily removed"
The bee., 1908-02-20

70 know he has ~sds up HE mIud
thusly.
FROM letter In the jacksonville
Hustler learn that . newtown has
sprung up near here which they call
Punkin Center. Wonder ~ II is al
right to cali the inhabitance Pump
kin headss AZ all events guess
the mayor will find he is up against
. tough proposition when he under
takes to regulate the whistling Of
Mike Hunters lumber mill. Yes he
may assess that $1,000 fine " he
wants to but I opine Mike will go
whistling Just the same.
From the afore said letter nStice
that author gives darlington as the
best town on earth. Well 1 guess
that will suit the average EARRING
ton man ell right but what will the
MadisonviIlians think Of the change.
The bee., 1908-02-20
DAVIS WELLS.

Aunt Permela Brown age 81 died
Eoceatly at the home OF her daughter
AHrs- Thos. Freeate with whom she
Aad lived for q Number of years, For
SSyears she was q consistent men,
aDsf OF the M. n. church.
Joe Parrish OF Wilson School
1suse vicinity d erecting q new resi-
lance which when completed will
% che pettiest in the neighborhood.
atSs u be hSpod What our genial
floDd and his better threefOurths
WiA ~ get their heads turned Ia
consequence Of tEiS fact and get to
seei themselves above their less
AsTtuHate nslghhOrs.
George RsbertsOn OF the Island
Aas elected = esmmedious residence
8sax the old homestead where ne
Was reared.
Tobie Affatt aud family have NOV
- date their sew residence Just COM
waeted.
4. III. Goodies whO Was reared la
ahts vicinity out for a number OF
years has lived ia the Dalton cOun-
81 has purchased part OF the old
aOmestead, the Uncle Jack GoOdlCe
sfhunl, and has osOyed back and will
~ saa1A eubst4aelal residence aud
~Epsrts to speRd the remainder OF
= - days there, His numerous
stands Ia this community are glad
The bee., 1908-02-20
Injured Fireman Suit.

Robert Turks, a member Of
the Fire Department, has sued
w. r. Tardy and Alfred Eckles
for $500 damages, Turks
states that, while fighting flames
which destroyed the defendants
building, he fell into a deep cav
ity in the earth near the house
and was badly injured.