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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-03-04
In Memory of Miss Fronnie
Mathis.

Mathis.
Dearest Fronnie, thou art gone
To better world, hope;
And some day we shall also come,
And hope to meet thee around the
throne.
Although twas sad to see thee go;
1t broke thy mothers heart;
But the Lord knows best,
And this we know that the best Of
friends must part.
Now let us learn our Masters will
And to it be resigned.
A loved one from our midst has gone
And left US here behind.
Bold grim death is ever near
To bear mankind away,
Either to outer darkness drear
Or to the beautiful realms of day.
And so it came last Sunday morn
a bright girl to claim.
And we hop pc in it's snowy wings was
borne
One to praise our Saviour's name.
Yes, Fronnie, thou art gone,
We hope to the beautiful land Of
rest.
No more sickness, no more death,
Shall cross thy peaceful breast.
We hope to meet thee beyond the rivers
Where the bIllows cease to roll,
Where we shall live In peace together
And sorrow never press the soul.
Nora Mathis.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-03-04

MIR. Beauregard Cunning
ham has sold his fine farm of
"a acres in East End to Mr..
John A. Stewman. He still has
his house and lot for sale or
rent.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-03-04
Money to Loan.

I can, a. usual, negotiate loans,
from $500 and upward, on improved
cotton farms, at SO interest, repay
able in annual instailments. No ooIn-
missions charged. Only a reasonable
fee for making abstract Of title.
II. K. Wylie
Atty. as LAy
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-03-04
Mr.. and Hrs. Hays Lose Another
CRiLd

Little Mildred Hays, the g.
year-old daughter of MIR. and
Mrs. w. G. Hays, of Sharon,
died last Thursday, of pneumo-
MIA. 1t was but recently, on
Feb. 18th, that the bereaved pa
rents lost their youngest childs
Beatrice, from the same cause,
The mother is a daughter CT the
late w. II. Green, of Lancaster
county.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-03-04

Mr.. Vernon Thompson spent
Sunday at Dwight with his pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Thompson.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-03-04

DevitHs Little EARLY Risers small, safe
SIRE little liver pills They are easy TO
kSo Sold by All Druggists.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29
CAPT. McGREW HAS BIRTHDAY.
Chief of Capitol Police Has Had an
Interesting Career

Capt John P. MCGrew. commanding the
Capitol police force. yesterday. IN an
unosteutatious manner. celebrated the
seventeen anniversary Of his birth
The doughty police captain was the re
ceipient Of many congratulations and
good wishes from his host OF friends.
among whom are Senator's and Repre-
sentatives OF Congress.
Capt AIcGrew was born at Ashland.
near Canton. Ohio. July IS. 1S5S When
he was quite young his father. who was
a minister Of the gospel. and his mother
moved 10 Worcester. Ohio. There Capt
McGrew was educated IN TIE public
schools.
Capt AIcGrew's record as a soldier
ranks with that Of many other brave and
loyal 'HOOsiers." At the outbreak OF
the civil war he enlisted IN the Eleventh
Indiana Volunteer Infantry. which saw
service under Gen. Lew Wallace. he
remained IN the service throughout the
war and fought in many battles He was
twice wounded when his regiment had an
engagement with Gen. JUbal Early's
men
At the close Of the war Capt McGrew
retired 70 farm life and followed il for
several years But his services as q sol
der, while they had been overlooked for
= number Of years. were not to be forgot
ten. and in 1898 ne was appointed super
intendent of the Soldiers Home at Hot
Springs, s. Oak. In 1870 he was appointed
chief o. the Capitol police.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29
WILL WELCOME vICToRs.
Prominent Delegation TO Meet the
Olympic Rifle Team at New York.

Prominent Delegation TO Meet the
Olympic Rifle Team at New York.
Il was announced by q local repre-
sentative OF the National Rifle Associa-
ton OF America yesterday that all ar
rsngements are complete for the recep-
ton 10 be rendered the victorious Amer
ican rife team upon its arrival at New
York from the Olympad on August s.
In addition 10 the committee Of promi-
nent public officials who will 20 out on
the revenue cutter Mohawk to uueet the
steamer bearing the team. a delegation
from the Trish-Amerfcan Athletic Asso-
citation viii be present TO greet their fsl-
low-nembers-
Upon their arrival IN New York the
marksmen VIII be the guests OF the
rife association at a banquet to be given
IN their honor. It IS expected a number
Of prominent officials viii address the
victors
The ridemen VIII leave New York On
the day after their arrival, for Camp
Perry, Ohio. TO participate in the marks
manship contests Of the United States
army.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Lihrzry Of CongTs-Open A. r. to 10 p II o.
secular oays5 frOm D n. TO 70 :. N On Sundays
and On certain holtdays
Public Lih-arz-open a n TO ?. n holidays,
q n to , r.; Sundays. 70 D n
Executive Mansica-Open 10 a. n 70 2 D II
United States CsTisol-oDen a to al p n.
United States Treasury-open a u. to p n.
State. Var. and Na4y Departueass-opea a n
to , II CThe original Declaration Of Indepsnd-
soce Is IL the library os the State Deparsment.)
United States Patent 0Hoe-Open a. n 70 2
p n
United States PenssO- ss-,zu-open a. n to 1
?. N.
United States Post-ofsce-Open 4 n. tozp n
Washington CITY Post-onace-open all hOurs CThe
Dead Letter oface IL IN the city post-oecs1
National Botanic Gardens-open a. n 70 p n
Essa Coumission-Open a. II to S5o . n
Army Medical MuseuD-Open a. n 20 $50 , n
Nsuo1al Auseum-Open q n 70 fSo ? n. in
ci1ding hoiidAysl
slaithsonian IHstitution-open a. n 70 ssO ? n,
Crciudtng holidsysl
Bureau Of Engraving and Priutin0-Open a N
20 80 D m
washington Monument C55si4 feet n heisAH-open
~ a. n to 80 ,. N. CEieTator runs from a n
until D NJ
Corcuran Gallery Of Art-open 80 a n to : p
m IN winter a n. 70 p in E1uner. Sun
eays-l=2 ,. n 70 p N. ezesgtins II @ad-sssa-
Der- Admission free on Tuesdays. Tnufs1ays. Sat
urdaJs- and Sundays; other GAYS. &c admission
Government Printing o1ace-open 70 = n to 2
?. II
Nav Fard-Open a. m 70 so p N
ScuthWorth Cot.age. 18Th ST and ProsDect ava
IN THE SUBURBS
Geological Park-Open al day.
Rock Creek Bridge and Psrk.
Chevy Chase. Ksssinsr00. and Chesspeske Beach
Naval ObserTstory-Opsz a. n 70 p n
Mount Vernon lths home and tomb q WAsntuE>
tonl-Opsn Il q. n % p u
Arlington Natiousl Cemgtsry-Opsn al day
FoTt Mye- Military Post
Falls Church Vienna. and Fstrfax Cour1 H0zss
United States Sold1eTs Home-Open q n %
sunset
Uu.ted States Naval Acace-y. Annsp polls. Nd
Cathedral Grounds. TennanytoEn road-Opsn 9
e. n 70 p -
Cabin Joaa Bridge. Catholic University. sad Alex
andTia-
a. uigkt-
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29
BRIGHTWOOD'S PLEA DENIED
Railway Company Says It Cannot
Afford to Give Through Service.
Gen. Harries Writes Letter 20 Inter
ing Increasing Deficit as Cause.

Brightwood citizens are not 10 have
through car service, If the BrighJwood
Railway Company. Of which Gen George
H Harries is vice president has anything
TO do with st. This information was con
veyed yesterday in a communication @
Martin A Knapp. chairman Of the Inter
state Commerce Commission. from Gen.
Harries.
The letter was in answer 70 one sent out
by the District Electric Railway Com
mission Immediately after the organiza-
ton OF that body A hearing OF the mat
ter was arranged for ten days ago. but
was postponed
Gen Harries' letter is as follows:
Hon Martin A Knapp. Chai-usa Interstate Con
mission
Dear s.r-Res7oadius to y1ur favor q July q. I
have 70 say that the BriElrwood Railway Con
paly has given careful c1si5erasion 20 the rarias
service over al q portion e the c1upauy's lines
and he ForlrTA srrcet lire q The Ansc1st1 and
Potomac Railway Company. The Ninth street
lsae q re WashirEto1 Railway an Electrc Con
pany
There Is no serious physical diarllrv. bu, TIE
fuaGrial phases q TIE s.tgation are extremely
for-didins
Zach year q operatio--heczuse q ossr voluntary
reducion q fsr s1d the granting q FREE transfer
pEisiieges-has added steadily - cur dssc1
Fur-her c1rsidcrar0n VII u1doub-e1lT be Eiren
ans proposition which promises % provide through
sery1ce without Increasing the deficit CT adding 70
the 1oarirg debt. vhich is ncw larger than this
company. u1assistsd. could possibly CARY.
Fery respectfully.
GEORGE h HARRTES
Vice President B-ishtwood Raivay Oman
H c. Eddy. executive secretary Of the
District Electric Railway Commission.
went out yesterday afternoon on q tour
OF inspection He would not divulge the
names OF the car lines he Travelled over.
OF whether he would take up the Bright
wood matter at present. but did say that
it would receive early attention. and
that when the subcommission net again
IT would have a report OF the whole af-
fair
The first arrest and conviction 70 be
made at the suggestion OF the Railway
Commission was that Of Frederick VII
son a motorman in the enpI6ye OF the
Capital Traction Company. who was ac-
cUsed and convicted OF speeding his car
twenty-five miles en- hour on Peunsvl-
vaaia avenue. June Il. He was fined SO
by Justice Kimban yesterday morning
IN Police Court
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29

Charged with disturbing a religious
meeting and with disorderly conduct. Carl
Ruclus, soldier at the Washington Bar
racks. was committed to jail for thirty
days. in default Of g fine Of SO imposed
by Judge Aukam- in the Police Court yes
te7day- 1t was charged the soldier in
sisted upon conducting a meeting within
q few feet OF a religious gathering at
Seventh street and Pennsylvania avenue
northwest, on Monday night. After a
somewhat lengthy speech he distributed
socialist circulars.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29
VIII Probe Bathing Beach.
MELIKE WILL IS FILED.
Widow Is Named as Executrfx-Den-
mis- VIII Provfsfons.

Mrs. Kate I. Meline is named executrix
without bond by the terms OF the VIII Of
her husband. Mai. J. F Meline. who died
OF July 3. Mrs MeIine is TO receive all
OF the estate, real and personal. after
bequests Of 800 are given to the children.
Ellen II Ireland. Belle N Merricl<.
Florant " and James T. AIeIine. II
In the viii Of Thomas Dennis. fled for
probate yesterday. beqUests Of 500 each
are given his sons, George and Z. Thomas
Dennis. and his daughter. Henrietta 2.
Bennett
Frances z Dennis, widow, IS to receive
the remainder OF the estate after several
small beQuests are made TO his grand
children Upon Mrs Dennis death the
property VII 90 10 his son. George Den
MS.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29
LUNCHROOMS GIVE Up
Five in Southeast Will Go
Out of Business.
CANNOT CONFORM TO THE LAW
II They Followed Health ReEuIz-
tiOns, ProprIetOrs Say, PROFITS
Would Disappear-SOuthvve Now
Being InsPected-Dr. Woodward to
Investigate Bathing Beach.

Unable TO comply with the strict regu-
lations OF the District health department
and operate with profit. the proprietors
OF i've lunchrooms located in the south
east section OF the city viii close their
shops 10 the public and give up the bust
ness. It is reported that three others
found It necessary last week 10 shut
down for the same reason
Inspectors Stoy and Norris were en-
gagged yesterday in carrying the cleanup
war into the precincts OF the southwest
They repor,c4 that as a whole conditions
in that section were fairly good. Most
Of the lunch rooms are run by negroes.
and they err mostly against the regula-
tons requiring proper screening Of such
places
Would Condemn These Places.
One bad condition was discovered by
the inspection, and that was in the lunch
rooms, or, better. lunchsheds. located n
Water street opposite the wharves. and
on several OF the adjacent streets end
ing at the river front These places are
open 10 the dust and dirt that abounds
IN that street, and there IS no way, the
inspectors say, to remedy the matter
They recommend that Il be referred 10
the board OF condemnation
Inspectors working On the grocery
stores and commission houses OF the city
report good conditions in most instances.
and willingness on the part OF the pro
prietors 10 make right anything which
appears 70 Be in conformity 10 the regu-
iations-
VIII Probe Bathing Beach
Health Ofcer Woodward. who IS IN
charge OF the campaign, IS much graft
fec with the results thus far obtained
n line with cleanliness IN general. and
with The exposure made by The Wash
ington Herald OF certain unhealthy con
dltiOns al the District bathing beach. he
viii make q personal inspection OF that
place, either to-day or tomorrow.
Dr. Woodward said yesterday that he
had been in conference with Commis-
sioner West. who is in direct charge OF
the beach, and would make q careful
examination OF all the conditions there
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29
CARSON GIVES Up JOB
Negro Leader No Longer Dis
trict Building Guard.
GIVES NO REASON FOR ACTION
"Cunnel' Long "A Prominent Figure
in District Republican Circles,
He May Have Decided TO Bolt the
Grand Old Party Ticket

Perry Carson. the tail black cotton
wood Of Ivy City" who. for many years
led the dark Republican cohorts Of the
District OF Columbia. and whose tower
ing figure has been a picturesque feature
Of many national conventions. 20 which
he was q delegate, has resigned as g
watchman at the Municipal Building.
His action. which came without any ex-
PLANTATION, has created something OF a
sensation among the local Republicans.
Carson sent his resignation by mail II
was brief and to the point;
y don't want 10 be a vatchman at the
District Building any longer"
This is construed in some quarters 70
mean that Carson shares the resentmen;
exhibited by some Of his race agains;
the Republican national ticket
Time was when Perry Carson was a
friend OF Mr.. Blaine. and in the days
when the statesman from Maine was q
candidate for President. Perry H Carson
and Andrew Gleason divided the honor OF
representing the District at the Republi-
can national convention Carson rounded
up the eolored voters, and Gleason looked
after the white voters
Each Voted for Himself
In the Minneapolis convention the
District OF Columbia failed 10 respond
when the roll was called. for the name
Of the member Of the national COMMITTEES.
The District was passed temporarily. and
the roll called finished Then the clerk
again called TIE District Stu there was
no response
What's the matter with the District
OF Columbian demanded the chairman
Al this point the towering form OF
-Cunnel' Carson prOtruded over the
heads OF the other delegates.
''1Iistsh Chairman" he shouted. I'm
tell you what's denEnattah. He votes fer
hisself, and 7 votes for myself. and it's
a tie. and We wants you 70 settle it"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29
NEEDS LARGER FORCE
Further inquiry Into Build
ing Inspectors Office.
WITNESSES SUPPORT ASHFORD
COmputers Testify They Have Been
Compelled to Do Their work at
Home and to Call in Members Of
Their Families to Aid Them-Ex-
animation Continued To-day.

Continuing their examination into the
working methods and needs Of the ofiice
OF the inspector OF buildings Of the Dis
trict. the Commissioners assembled In
conference again yesterday morning, and
called before them Assistant Building In
spector a IL Poyuton and Thomas
Francis. an assistant inspector, who acted
as inspector during the temporary suspen-
sion OF Inspector Ashford. as a result OF
the Piekford investigation
II is the duty Of these men to supervise
the consideration OF plans for buildings,
for which permits are sought, except in
the most intricate cases, where some IN
usual construction arises. or where there
is a question as TO the Interpretation OF
the regulations. IN which instance the
matter IS decided by Inspector Ashford
Both men agreed with the statements
On Monday by the inspector that the Of
nee and field forces Of the department or
the building inspector are inadequate 10
the needs OF the city That point con-
cerning the need requiring all builders
and architects TO be licensed and to regis
ter. was especially dWelt upon BY Mr.
Francis. He declared that some OF the
persons applying for permits were so
ignorant as TO be unable 10 read and
write.
Their Confused Plans.
Long custom, however, causes the Office
20 aid such people 20 straighten out their
confused plans. and 10 grant permits. In
other cities their applications would be
refused. according 10 the statements Of
the men examined. Such accommodation
is. therefore. most unusual. and tends 70
take UP much valuable tine OF the men or
the Office unnecessarily.
In the afternoon John P Healy. one OF
the compuJors. Of the building once. and
William l. Webster. superintendent OF
construction for District public buildings.
were called before the board. Their -ex-
arninarions simply affirmed. IN larger de-
tail. what their chief, Inspector Ashford,
said on Monday.
Webster said his work s. so heavy and
his means q transportation so made
euate, he has been always obliged to do
much OF his work outside Of Office hours.
and az his home. frequently calling upon
members Of hfs family for aid He said
because OF lack o. a clerk OF stenogra-
pher IN the Office for his work he has
been obliged 10 write 50 70 s. per cent Of
the correspondence OF MS Office al home
The Commissioners VIII continue the
examination this morning and each day
Until they have thoroughly discovered
every working method OK the Office. in
order that they make the proper and
necessary receDmeldatious TO the next
session OF Congress
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29
FOR C. a. R. ENCAMPMENT.
Local Contingent VIII Go to Toledo
on sunday, August 30.

An announcement regarding the plans
Of the local g A r Hen who are to at
tend the national encampment. to be held
in Toledo. August 81 TO September 8. was
made last night by John s Walker, CON-
mander OF the Department OF the Poto-
mac
The party from Washington Will leave
over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at
O'Clock on tie morning OF Sunday,
August 30, and VIII reach Toledo that
evening at 9-s5 O'Clock The big parade
viii be held on Wednesday. September 2
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29
NEW OFFICIALS SWORN IN.
District Assessor and Surveyor Take
Up Their Duties

Before Dr. William TindaU. secretary
70 the Commissioners, W P. Richards.
the wly-appoiated assessor OF the Dis
trict. yesterday took the oath Of Office.
and al once assumed the duties OF his
new position. AIr. RichardS was appoint
ed last week 70 this position, to succeed
the late z ". Y. Griffin
Melvin c. Hazen. who was promoted on
Monday as the successor Of Mr.. Richards.
as District surveyor. was also sworn in
and began his work as surveyor
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29
FRATERNAL SENATORS HERE.
National Union Dignftaries Visiting
National Capital,

a delegation from the Senate Of the
National Union. which closed its biennial
session at OlG Point Comfort last Sat
urday. arrived in Washington yesterday.
In the party were Messrs- Smale,
Myers. Kirby. Abbott. Howard. Van
Lynn. Brown. study, Krupp. and Decker.
They were met at the Norfolk and
Washington Steamboat Cc-npany's wharf
by committee OF the District Cabinet.
which eccorted them TO the Metropoli-
tan Hotel
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29
MAY SELL PROPERTY.
Order Issued IN Rock Creek Auto
and Wagon Works Case.

Justice Anderson yesterday authorized
the receiver for the Rock Creek Auto and
wagon Works 10 sell the property and
holdings OF that company and to meet its
outstanding obligations with the funds
obtained.
The company fled a petition Of voIun-
tary liquidation several years ago. in
which the assets were placed at s25 900
and the liabilities at $500. It is under
stood the financial stringency Of last fall
IS responsible for the concerns insoI-
vency-
Until recently J. Barton Miller. deposed
secretary o. the First Cooperative Build
ing Association. was treasurer of the
company.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29
REELECTED BY a. o. H.
Editor HalfiEan and Director Moran
Chosen at Indianapolis.

The Washington delegates TO the na-
tional convention OF the ancient Order of
Bibernians. held at Indianapolis. return
ed home yesterday II was a most sue
cessful convention and comprised $50 dele
gates. P J. Haldgan was reelected edi-
tor OF the National Hlbernian for two
years and P. 7. Moran was again chosen
national director.
An appropriation OF $500 was voted for
the erection OF q marble cross at Gross
Isle. Canada, to the memory Of the 5000
Irish immigrants who perished there of
ship fever IN Isf7 The marble for the
cross will come from Ireland
The president Of the order and Bishop
McFall. OF New Jersey, were delegated
to go TO Ireland and effect closer afllia-
ton between the order there and here
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29
Mode District BuiIding watchman.

Albert c. Armstrong yesterday was az
pointed by the Commissioners a watch
man On the force at the District Build
ing. to take the place Of Col Perry
Carson. who held that position al the old
building FOR many years. Carson made
10 formal resignation to the Commis-
sioneTs. but wrote a letter saying that he
would not accept the appointment as
watchman
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29
ALLEGED POLICY PLAYER.
Negro Held for the Grand Jury by
Judge KimbaII-

Richard Jackson. negro. charged with
playing and selling policy in the District
was held in $50 bond for TIE action Of the
grand jury by Judge KimbaII. in the Police
Court. yesterday. The man was arrested
by Detective Kleindienst, OF the First
precinct, and policy slips were found in
his possession.
The negro was sent to jail for thirty
days By Judge Kimban on a charge OF
assaulting Policeman Fsrquhar, OF the
First precinct. who took the prisoner to
the station after the arrest had been
made by Kleindienst-
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29
WILL ERECT DUMMY STATUE.
Shepherd Memorial Committee Plans
Interesting Experiment.

1glAlAaEANGe
Interesting Experiment
AReut the discussion OF the proper Ioca-
ton for the statue Of Gov. Shepherd. one
time director OF the destinies Of the Dis
trict Of Columbia. the Shepherd Memo
RAJ Committee has informed the Com
missiOners that 1t proposes TO erect a
rough wooden structure OF the same size
and general form OF the statue on the
parking in front OF the Municipal Build
ing. in order 20 show how the statue
would appear there.
Commissioner Morrow recommended
thai the better place for the statue was
the small triangular plot Of ground 70
the east, made by the Encouragement Of
streets when the new building was
erected HIS idea was that the location
directly IN front OF the building would
be detrimental 10 both the statue and
the building