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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
Mrs. Dowie Has Aspirations.

CHICAGO, February 15-The Tribune
says:
Mrs. Jane Dowie aspires to her late
husbands place as head of the Chris
tian Catholic Church, and believes she Is
destined to bring the warning factions at
Zion together.
At her home, near Muskegon. she is
making plans to induce the former fol-
lowers of the late John Alexander Dowie
to rally to her standard. according to
statements made In Waukegan. ILL.,, yes
terday. She hopes to take up her hus-
bands projects II she secures the desired
position. She made secret visit to Zion
City Tuesday, 1t is said. with this end in
view. 1t being her first appearance there
in many months.
She conferred with DR.. Askin. who is
secretary OF a new movement to call Over
seer Bryant back from Australia to lead
the people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
Contestants Running Even.

The first week Of the Y. w. c. A. men,
bership contest closed with both Navy
and Army pennants even. Interest is at a
high pitch. The Navy side is headed by
Miss Elizabeth Beall as captain, and
her lieutenants are Misses Bartholow,
johnson, Krause. Hawken and Nevins.
The Army captain is Miss Lille v. Keath-
ley, and Mrs. Woodbury. Pulsifer, Misses
Marguerite Morse. Hall, Keeper, Towns
send Bunting, Larkin. Emmons. Schafer
ara her lieutenantS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15

..why Gov. Briggs Of Massachusetts wore
a crayat, but no collar. Some people
thought it an absurd eccentr1city. An.
no. This was the secret: ia. Iatk ha h VIII
was unnecessary. the drunkard retorted:
we do a great many things that are not
necessary. 1t is not necessary for yoc
to wear a collar WELL said Gov. Briggs,
never drink Agreed said the inebriate.
And SO the man was saved from drunk
ards grave because another man loved
him enough to sacrifice to save nim- GOV.
Briggs kept his word to the day OF his
death. They laid him In the comm WIN
ont a collar and the man saved by his
self-sacrifice looked down into his white
face with a new resolve to be also true
to his promise to the end
Ar Indian legend is told Of king who
desired to build fairer palace than had
ever been reared upon earth. so ne sent
for the builder. Jakoob. and gave him a
large sum of money, telling him to build
him the palace among the Himalayas
When Jakoob reached the place where
he was to build the palace he found that
the people were suffering from terrible
famine. and were many OF them oyins
money to buy food for them. and when
that was not nearly enough he used the
money the king had given him wherewith
to build the palace. and many lives were
saved by him.
BY and by the king came to see how
hiss palace was getting on, aand he found
that 1t was not even begun. In anger ne
sent for Jakoob and demanded TO know
why his orders had not been obeyed. and
when he learned the truth he cast the
builder into prison to be put to death the
next day.
But that night the king had a dream,
and in 1t he thought he was carried to
Heaven and saw there a palace more
beautiful than any he had ever seen upon
earth. or even thought OF. He asked
whose palace IL was and they told him
that 1t was built for him by Jakoob. the
to save the lives of the people he had
built the palace within Heavens gates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
Christian Endeavor Hour
For Sunday, February 16. 1908.

Tonic: ''Ministersny to Prisoners and the Poor. "
Matthew. xxv:3l-46
The Scripture this week is identical with
that of last weeks topic, the parable of
the sheep and the goats and this particu-
lar phase Of the topic is found in the
verses: For was an hungered. and We
gave me meat: I was thirsty. and We
rave me drink; was a stranger. and We
tool, me in; naked, and We clothed me;
I was sick, and We visited me; was In
prison. and We came unto me. In
asmuch as We have done it unto one
Of the least of these my brethren. We
have done it unto me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
1.-THE Demon Of Washington"

"The Demon of Washington" will be the
subject of an address by Rev. NJ. w. d.
Norman, DID,, pastor of the Metropolitan
Baptist Church Of this city. before the
Y. M. c. A. (coloredD tomorrow afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock at the hall Of the True
Reformers. This lecture will be especially
for men. and Mr. Norman is anxious that
a large gathering shall hear 1t. Secretary
Washington announces that campaign
will soon be started to collect the remain
ing unpaid subscriptions to the building
fund. and that plans for active building
operations will soon be started.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR NOTES.

At the next regular monthly meeting
Of the Christian Endeavor Union. to be
held March 2 at the New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church. Miss Florence King,
superintendent Of the music department
of the union, is to conduct the prayer
meeting and music committee conference
Miss Alice Meynes of the Temple Bap-
fist Church society expects to attend the
International convention Of the Young
Peoples Missionary Movement at Pitts
burg, March 1912
Mr.. A. A. Charles, secretary of the
union has been out Of the city for the
past two weeks owing to the death of
his mother in South Carolina.
ty reports the following officers: Mr.. Gus
tave Loehler, president; Miss NJ. e. Hen
derson. vice president and chairman OF
the lookout committee; Mr.. J. F. Keister.
treasurer.
At the last meeting Of the Westminster
society. held at the home of Miss Burg
dorf. plans for better prayer meetings
were discussed. The meeting was brought
to close with remarks by the pastor.
Mr.: Weller Of the Associated Charities
will address this society next Sunday
evening. The missionary study class held
its first meeting last Tuesday evening at
the home Of Miss LOOMS. the leader.
The book ALIENS or Americans" by Mr..
Howard B. Gross. was discussed and
studied. each member in turn being as
signed different chapters.
The president OF the union visited the
First Baptist Society last Sunday evening
and extended to 1t the greetings of the
union The West Street Presbyterian So
CiRfV hy
Mr.. Zed H. Copp, superintendent of the
citizenship department OF the union.
The Vermont Avenue Christian Society
reports much activity along all lines. The
regular monthly business meeting Of this
society was held recently at the home of
Miss Payne. Following the business por-
ton OF the meeting. at which five new
members were received. Rotations were
rendered and games played. At the close
refreshments were served.
At the nth general convention Of the
Religious Education Association, held in
this city during the past week, several
well-knOwn Christian Endeavorers were
present to make addresses and aid in the
work. Mr.. Amos r. Wells of the United
Society of Christian Endeavor is record
ing secretary of the department of Young
Peoples societies. On the topic "Educa-
tional Work With Young People in the
CnurcneS the speakers were Mr.. Won
Ogden Vogt and Mr.. George w. Coleman,
the latter being business manager OF the
Christian Endeavor World
Plans have been fully completed for the
lecture From Coast to Coast at Odd
Fellows Hall March 4. This promises to
be interesting. as the speaker. will pre-
sent the incidents Of the trip as q Chris
tan Endeavorer saw them.
The societies are requested to keep the
union posted as to the various meetings
and socials that are being held in the
different churches. All such notices
should be addressed to the superintendent
as to reach the Bond building not later
than Thursday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15

Within the last few. years very practical
ways Of helping the prisoners have been
made possible for the Christian worker.
The work done by Mr.. F. B. Meyer In
London is only one Of the great plans
for helping prisoners. He used to 90 to
the prisons and visit the prisoners, be-
coming acquainted with their lives. and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15

Starting work at Ellore. South India, in
1857, at the critical time when the mutiny
was raging in North India. Rev. and Mrs.
F. W. N Alexander are just rounding out
a half century of continuous work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
How to Help the Leader.

When the king woke up he sent foe
Jakoob and pardoned him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15
BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW.

Notices have been issued for a meet
ing Of the executive committee of the
Local Assembly of Washington Brother
the vestry room Of the Church of the
Epiphany.
The Brotherhood Chapter of the Pro-
Cathedral of the Ascension have elected
the following officers for the ensuing year:
Director, c. D. Holland; vice director,
John s. Poynton; secretary. Henry STRIFE
ter; treasurer, w. p. Bowie.
1t Is announced that among the speakers
secured for the MONDAY Lenten Sc rv1ces,
to be held at the Church of the Epiphany
under the auspices of the Washington
Brotherhood Chapters. are Right Rev.
Charles P. Anderson. D. D., Bishop Of
Chicago. and Right Rev. c. K Nelson,
DID,, Bishop of Atlanta.
The Brotherhood Chapter Of st. Johns
Church. Georgetown, lost by death last
teemed members. William F. Gibbons.
who had served the chapter as treasurer
for number Of years and was actively
connected with st. Johns parish. Mr.
Gibbons was buried from St. Johns
Church Wednesday.
Officers for the ensuing year for the
Junior Brotherhood Chapter Of st.
Thomas Church have been elected as fol-
lows: R. p. Curry, director: Horace Dug
dale. secretary and treasurer.
The Brotherhood Chapter Of Trinity
Church Is preparing to celebrate its six
tfeth anniversary. which occurs on the
18th Of this month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15

people. Solos were we'll sung by Mrs. J.
M. Stewart. directress Of the church choir.
and Mrs. H. L. Parkinson. Refreshments
were served. and 1t was a late hour when
the function was brought to q close.
1t Is announced that Mrs. Laura Olney
will lead the special meeting for prayer
which will be held at 1890 O clock Mon.
day morning in the chapel Of the Luther
Place Memorial Church on Vermont ave-
nue.. These meetings for concerted
prayer are under the auspices Of the
Woman's Interdenominati onal Mission
airy Union. and are in accord with the
call to prayer" recently issued in the in
terest of better Washington" Min
listers of the gospel and all lovers Of
righteousness the call says, "are asked
to observe this hour for prayer at their
places Of business or in their homes every
Monday morning"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15

The societies are requested to keep the
union posted as to the various meetings
and socials that are being held in the
different churches. All such notices
should be addressed to the superintendent
of the press department and directed SO
as to reach the Bond building not later
than Thursday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15

The president Of the union visited the
First Baptist Society last Sunday evening
and extended to it the greetings of the
union. The West Street Presbyterian So
ciety was visited last Sunday evening by
Mr.. Zed H. Copp, superintendent of the
department of the union
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15

Episcopal Church held public meeting
Wednesday evening in the parish hall.
Ralph w Tyler auditor for the Navy
Department delivered an address. taking
as his subject The Dependency of Men
tai and Maual Labor" Justice X. T..
Terrell. Messrs. John II. Paynter and
Eugene Brooks made short addresses. A
large audience was present. including a
number of ladies. MIR. William H. Car
ter. jr, baritone soloist. furnished music
during the evening. assisted by Miss Lulu
Howe, pianist. After adjournment, re-
freshmentS were served.
The ladies Of Gunton-Temple Memorial
Presbyterian Church recently gave din
ner in the chapel for the benefit Of the
Presbyterian Home of this city. There
was a large attendance and the affair
was pronounced a decided success. The
committee having the matter in charge
consisted OF Mrs. John r. Young, chair
man: Mrs. Jesse Whitaker. Mrs. Mary
r. Stetson, Mrs. W. F. Works. Mrs. l..
H. Dewey. Mrs. A. ]. Henry. Mrs. c. A.
Leith. Mrs B. F. Brockett. Mrs. NJ. H.
Dooley. Mrs. E. b. Dasham, Mrs. Hamil-
ton Dimmick and Miss Marietta Little.
DESPITE the inclemency of the weather
a large number OF members of the Cen
trail Presbyterian Church last night at
the church welcomed Rev. DR.. A. w.
Pitzer pastor emeritus, on his return
from New York. where he has been at
tending the sessions Of the western sec
tim Of the Pan-Presbyterian Alliance.
The occasion was really intended as a re-
ception to the active pastor OF the church.
Rev j. H. Taylor. but he was quite as
assiduous as any one else In converting II
into an ovation in honor OF DR.. P1tzer.
Addresses were made by Mr.. Taylor.
DIR. Pitzer and Mr.. S. III. Chester. secre-
tary Of the church board Of foreign mis-
sions, they being in the nature OF heaf'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-15

Announcement has been made that
the Washington Glorious. the members
of which are the Episcopal clergymen
of the city. will meet next Tuesday at
the residence of Bishop Satterlee. A
talk by the bishop Is announced for the
meeting. his subject being Spiritual
leadership: Its Definition and Applica
ton to the Clergy. Theoretically and
Practically"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-08-13
Ready for Grain

Fred Purdy has completed the addition
to his warehouse and is now ready for
handling all the wheat and rye that the
farmers wish to bring to him. He will
also furnish good market for beans, po-
tatoes and other farm produce along his
line. With an additional grain and pro-
duoe market in Beldng, the farmers of
this vicinity ought to find it to their ad-
vantage to make Belding their future
trading place, and Mr. Purdy assures US
that he will pay the highest market price
for anything in his line
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-08-13
BRYAN CAN'T
Be ELECTED
Noted Politician Has Figured
IL Out
says Nothing short of Revolution
Can Defeat Taft

Nothing short of revolutin can defeat
Taft for the presidency" declares Gen. j..
Warren Kiefer, former speaker OF the
national house of representatives, and
with national reputation for his figures
and estimates which are never influenced
by prejudice or partisan desire. The
veteran leader has studied politics at
first hand for the past so years.
Gen. Kiefer's figures concede Bryan at
the outset total Of 10 states, including
the solid south and several border states,
as follows: Alabama; Arkansas; Florida;
Georgia. Kentucky; Louisiana; Maryland
Mississippi; Missouri; Nevada; North
Cardinal Oklahoma; South Carolina;
Tennessee; Texas and Virginia; controll-
ing l6e electoral votes. OF these, l5l
will be chosen from ! southern states
with practically no contest.
Gen. Kiefer looks for vigorous contests
in Tennessee, Kentucky, Maryland, Mis-
souri, Nevada and Oklahoma, and says
the republicans have a reasonable chance
in all of these states. lr the doubtful list,
with % electoral votes,s he places Colo
rado, Oeleware, Idaho, Montana, Nebras-
ka, South Dakota and Utah.
He says there is no certainty that any
one of these will choose Bryan electors.
Cutting out Montana and Utah, the doubt
iul ones lean strongly to the republican
column. Gen. Klefer expects Nebraska
to go republican. but it is put in the
doubtful column to make the case stronger.
OF the remaining % states, with 285
electors, are all positively republican.
Giving Bryan the solid south, Nevada
and Oklahoma, and adding the 90 doubt
full states for good measure, he would
only muster SO ELECTORAL votes, or a.
short of enough to send him to Washing
ton. If he can gain S doubtful votes
ne will only have "a electoral votes and
will remain at Fairview another four
years.
On the other hand, Gen. Kiefer shows
that Taft could lose all the so-called
doubtful states and az votes Of the 285
classed as certain for him and still be
elected. New York and Wyoming could
be droped out and Taft still win. If only
a of the doubtful 20 should go to Taft
he could still lose New York, Indiana and
Wyoming, or states with like number oi
electors (57), and win
Gen Klefer says there is every pros
pect that the 90 votes credited to Bryan
will be reduced, rather than that any will
fall from the 285 credited to Taft.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-08-13
LET US ALL
TAKE A DRINK
OF Pure Sparkling Water From
the Fountain
CITY Has Installed One al Corner Of
Main and Plsas1--.
streets

Mayor w. F. Bricker and the city coun-
Gil are to be congratulated for their
promptness in the purchase OF public
drinking fountain and having it installed
and put into commission.
Last June the matter OF public drink
ing fountain was considered in the council
and Alderman A, B. Hull moved that the
purchasing committee be authorized to
purchase one at cost of $500, and on
motion of Alderman E. E. Hudson its To-
cation was placed at the Belding Savings
Bank corner. This week it has been
placed in position with a substantial
cement walk surrounding it and two
streams Of pure cold water from the city
wells are pouring from it all the time, in
vltlng everybody to quench their thirst
whenever they desire. The top Of the
pedes.s viii be ornamented with glass
globe in which gas light illumlnes the
surroundings in the evening
The council believes in being human to
the dogs and the fountain they purchased
has base where the CANNES also may
slake their thirst The city is to be con-
graduated on securing this much needed
improvement which will be greatly ap-
preciated.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-08-13
Dog Bit Cattle

Three weeks ago Or c c. Petty was
called to the farm home of n. j Shllton
in Easton. One of Mr.. Shilton's young
cattle was acting rather queer and its
owner became alarmed. The doctor af-
ter seeing the animals antics, Immediately
pronounced it hydrophobia. Mr.. Shilton
lost no time in procuring gun and killed
the animal.
Several weeks ago dog belonging to
Mr.. Shilton went mad and after bitir g
two other dogs on the farm ran away.
Mr.. Shlton has been under the impression
that the dog also bit some of the cattle,
but he did not know which ones and he
has kept the cattle separated from his
larger herd. All efforts to locate the dog
have been fruitless. This is probably the
dog which met his fate in this city.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-08-13
WALTER REEVES
A CANDIDATE
Has Entered the ield for Rep
resentative
His Many Friends Pleased at His De-
cfsion and Will Help
Nominate Him.

Walter l. Reeves has decided to enter
the field for representative Of the lonia
district in the legislature and will make
the race for the nomination. His petitions
for that place on the ticket are already
being circulated and should he succeed IN
getting the nomination which his many
friends throughout the district fondly
anticipate and expect he would be elected
at the polls in November by large ma
jority.
Mr.. Reeves is one Of the substantial
farmers of Otisco. having grown up with
the country, man of excellent judgment,
of keen foresight. and is capable Of dis
cussng matters in an intelligent way He
would make a most excellent member of
the next legislature.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-08-13
FIR. BYRNE DEAD
Popular and Beloved Priest of Par
nell Passed way Monday

Popular and Beloved Priest of Par
nell Passed Away Monday
Rev. Fr. James j. Byrne. one of the
best known and most beloved priests in
rural Kent died Tuesday night at Mercy
hospital, Manistee. where he went few
weeks ago for treatment.
For nearly S years Father Byrne had
been pastor of the churches at Cascade
and Parnell, Warm-hearted. sympa-
thetic, wise in counsel; gentle with the
errng, living the gospel he preached, he
was loved alike by those in his church and
outside its portals. He was nearly 90
years old. Two or three years ago he
celebrated the silver jubilee of his priest
hood.
The remains will be brought home to
Parnel for burial. The funeral will be
held at $50 o'clock Thursday morning
in st. Patricks church, Parnell. where he
served so many years. Bishop Richter
and as many Of the priests Of the diocese
as can come will attend and the laity for
miles around will be there to pay the last
tribute to his memory.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-08-13
HARVEST PICNIC
And Annual III ONE Coming at sarana'
August I9th

And Annual III ONE Coming at saranac
August 19th
The Annual Harvest picnic will be held
in Saranac on Wednesday, August l9.
This will be the annual home coming for
this section and the committee are pre-
pairing to care for and entertain the usual
large crowd that always attends these
gatherings. The program as far as COM
pleted will be as follows:
$50 Ball game, Saranac high school vs.
Lake Odessa.
1000 Band concert on the streets by
Belding cornet band.
1880 Dinner at picnic grounds.
l2:45 Band concert on picnic grounds.
100 Call to order by president Of the
day.
Music by Glee club
Invocation, Rev G K Fairbanks.
Address of welcome, by president of
day, DR.. A. E. Gesler.
Reading, Ralph D. Brown.
Music, Glee club.
Address, Elvert M. Dayis.
SPORTS
2:3o p. m. hot ball game between the
Saranac Champs and one of the best am
ateur teams of the state.
STREET SPORTS
Directly after the ball game.
100 yard running race-free for all
5000, first; loo, second; $50 third.
Barrel race. contestants to furnish own
barrel to be approved by the committee
in charge. $500, first; Sl.oo, second
$50 third.
Three legged race, So 90, first; ST 90
second; S so, third.
Ring game on horseback. Length Of
sticks to be approved by committee in
charge. So 90. first; Sloo, second
s so, third
There will be fine display Of fireworks
in the evening.
Dance afternoon and evening
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-08-13
Pringle Bishop
Vineennes. Ind. Aug. S. 1e

FlHCenneS, lno', aug ., SOO.
A courtship covering period of four
years eliminated happily this morning
when Miss Cleo Bishop became the bride
of Mr.. Alva W. Pringle The wedding
comes as a complete surprise to their
many friends, who, while they knew it
would occur were taken wholly by sur
prise
The marriage ceremony was performed
at the home of the bride, 62 North Sixth
street, by the Rev. William A. Oeschger,
pastor of the First Christian church, of
which both the bride ard groom are mem
bers After the ceremony a da.tsy wed
ding breakfast was served and at 6:lo
the happy couple left for indianapolis,
from which place they will go to Chicago.
At $50 Thursday evening they will leave
Chicago for Boston, stopping at Detroit
Toronto and Kingston. From the latter
place they will 60 bv boat on trip through
the Thousand Islands, up through the
Rapids of the st. Lawrence river to Mont
real The remainder of the trip will be
by rail, arriving in Boston Sunday morning
at o'clock.
The bride Of this morning is the only
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. George W..
B shop, retired farmer, and is one Of the
popular young ladies Of the city. For the
past three years she has been member
Of the Christian church choir and occupied
her usual position in the choir box last
Sunday morning She is a graduate of
Vncennes high school and also attended
Vncennes university.
The groom has been resident OF Vim
cennes for nearly five years, coming here
from Grand Rapids, Mich. and has made