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Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1908-06-28
FOLLY AND FURY OF FANA1IcIsM
Challenge To Publish Letter From An Irate
Orthodox Believer Accepted.
Washington Navy Yard,
Ordinance Office,
June 18th. 1908.

SlT.-
l happened to glance over your Blue
Grass Blade" of June 14th, 1908. / might
say before go farther, that it has never
been my luck to read paper, which, as
far as freedom of thought or religion is
concerned, can rival this 1t Is absolutely
immoral, is poorly written, and really unfit
to pass through the mails. There are sew
eral articles in 1t that would not be out of
place in the official anarchist organ.
In the first place you announce your
paper to be the herald of the Free
Thinkers" Then God help the Free Think
ers. The contributions from such fanatics
as William H. Cox, B. Clavern, and John
F. Clarke have SO warped the minds of the
subscribers as to make them anything but
free thinkers You proclaim yourself Free
Thinkers, yet in every issue of your in
famous paper you publish contributions
from your corrupt, illiterate correspondents,
attacking by means of lying and even pro-
fame statements, the sacred faith of people
in far higher stage of civilization than
you can ever attain. Perhaps some time In
the dim future the poor misguided readers
of this herald of free thinking will
awaken to the fact that a certain clique of
INSCRIPTIONS scoundrels has been playing
upon their credulity, and incidentally sep
arating them from their hard earned coin.
He was indeed a wise man who said, "a
fool and his money are soon parted"
In his article The Soul not Found VIII
liam H. Cox brands himself, as the author,
to DE a bigoted, egotistical individual, who
GEMS to have no reverence whatever for
the truth or the faith of another sect His
statements in regard to the Reverend
Father Sherman indicate lack of gray
matter, commonly known in this section
of the country as brain tissue. But Will
liam H. is not alone in his misery; this
discrepancy is common with the editor and
more of the contributors
1t is wonder to me that God Almighty
in his wrath did not strike dead the author
of that blasphemous article, New Plan of
Redemption John F. Clarke. Such pro-
fame, immoral, contribution is disgrace to
any paper or community. The editor who
allows such to be published in his paper
is no better than the author.
Another article, lewd and suggestive, is
Dawes Letter" This is suitable reading
for such as the author and contributors but
no one of higher sphere would read such
vile literature. Such as this and other
paragraphs in your weekly are unfit for
decent women to read.
/ shall consider it my duty to send the
copy have, with certain paragraphs of 1t
marked, to the Post Office Department
There no doubt, some of the clean-minded
and intelligent assistant Postmasters will
condemn 1t as unfit to pass through the
IT, g. Mails. and prohibit the use of the
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1908-06-28
BLUE GRASS BLADE

One, or The Infancy.
Foot note by author. 1t must not be
inferred from the title to the premier
chapter that it is written in fancy-it is
straight fact.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-28
ATTENTION ALL!

You're bidden u attend an advertise
merit treat.
Where you will learn, To your deli ght,
OF things coed to eat.
And things to wear. and other things
to numerous to mention.
We trust unto this notice you'll give
most kind attention.
Come 10 the armory at the hour OF
eight,
You'll miss the fan. then begun, should
you be late.
Come Friday night and Saturday too,
See the Ladies' Extravaganza. it's
something new.
Yours truly, I. ID. &.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-28
MARKED FOR DEATH

Three years ago L was marked for
death. A grave yard cough was tear
ing my lungs to pieces. Doctors failed
to help me and hope had fled when
my husband got DR.. Kings New Dis
cevery," says Mrs. A. G. Williams of
Bac, KY. THE first dose helped me
and improvement kept on until I had
gained SO pounds in weight and my
health was fully restored" This medi-
icine holds the worlds healing record
for coughs and colds and throat dis
eases. 1t prevents pneumonia. Sold
under guarantee an the drugstore of
Tydings & Co. Fifty cents and 81.
\ trial bottle free.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-28
A GOOD COMPANY

Manager J. w. Sylvester has book
ed the Corinne Runael company for
March 9th. 10 and 18th. This Is one
of the best theatrical companies on
the road. The following is from the
cambridge, (Ga) Gazette:
The Corinne Runkel company play
ed the Girl of the Sunny South" last
night to a fair sized audience and we
do not hesitate in saying that this
company is the equal If not better all
the way around than any attraction
we have had this season. Individually
strong and collectively effective and
entertaining. The company should
erjoy a large audience during their
stay here. Each player presents the
best in his or her cast and it is hard
ly fair to any member to say who
seemed to essay the role Of a star
Several strong specialties are put or
between acts, the strongest Of these
being "On the Road to Kimberly" and
the contortion work of La Rose. We
can not give a detailed criticism Of the
individual talent in the cast but we
will do this company the justice to say
that they give the people their mon
eys worth and deserve liberal patron
age They will present an entirely
new play tonight, entitled, I'm the
Tigers Dem"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-28
At THE REcToRY
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON

The Teddy Bears" had a delightful
time at the Episcopal rectory yester-
day afternoon. comprised Of the child
rem Of the Junior Auxiliary Of Grace
Episcopal church. 1t was a sure 'nough
Teddy Bear" party, for the privilege
Of participating in which each men,
Der deposited 10c. piece and then
had the opportunity to compete for
the Teddy Bear" prize, which con-
sisted of being blind-folded and given
a berry with which to feed the bear.
Marie Burnett struck the bulls eye of
"Teddys" mouth and drew first prize,
which consisted Of a teddy bear. while
Annie P. Eagreton came second and
was the recipient of a Teddy Bear"
automobile.
The children enjoyed games, cakes
and lemonade, which were dispensed
by Fannie Sage, Lucy and Ellen
Thagard, Ellen Bogie, Ruth Boney and
Vera Campbell.
Mrs. Harrison, the rectOr's amiable
and accomplished wife, with the de-
voted Miss Meta Jewett, gave their
time and attention to the entertain
ing of he young people. who had one
of the times of their lives and the
| Teddy Bear party will long be green
| in their memory.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-28
mENNEN'S B0RATED TALCuM
POWDER and mENNEN'S BORAT-
ED violet TALGum POWDER
at 13 cents a box.
By the Dozen at $3.50

This Powder is put in The style box The Box that
Lox Remember there is only "Mennen. Look for his
picture the box Sample packages given free for the ask
ing. Mirrors and Bookmarks given away as souvenirs
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-28

Tha Jacksonville Metropolis, always
alert and enterprising when it comes
70 advancing the cause Of the paper
end its subscription list. put on the
exciting play last night of Fluffy
Raffies," who by her makeup and DIFF
ferent changes of costume and man.
ners defies detection. AS she takes in
the city day and night. appears and
disappears from all possible places and
positions he or she who can identify
the said Fluffy Rafles." who halls
from Boston, wiz get cool 500 in
gold. This mystery will write up her
experiences for the Metropolis as she
takes in the sights of Jacksonville and
interviews the hundreds that are hot
on her trail to secure her identify and
the s1OO.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-28
MEETING OF THE REBEKAHS

The Rebekahs held a large and en-
thusiastic meeting last evening in
Yonges Hall. the interest centering in
the initiation Of the following persons,
namely: Mr. 81. M. Proctor and two
daughters, Misses Blanche and Lizzie
Proctor. Mr.. w. II. Proctor and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. 8. e. Davis. all OF Pedro.
members of Amity Lodge Oxford:
also Mr. L. F. Ballard, Of Ocala.
After the degree team had done its
work. pleasant talks were INDUCED in
by N essrs. Jake Brown and M. NJ Lit
tie and Mrs. c. l.. Bittinger. the noble
grand OF the chapter and her "liege
lord Those initiated from the Pedro
section were the guests Of the Ocala
chapter and enjoyed creature COM
forts at the MOntezuma hotel. Mr..
Deas brought his wife up to Oca!a, but
not no intention Of Joining the Re-
bekahs when he arrived in the city
but after seeing all the other appli-
cants and having a talk with Jake
Bye~n, he just couldn't resist the
temptation Of Joining with his wife
The gentlemen comprising the party
are among the most progressive and
PROSPEROUS farmers and truckers Of
that excellent community. Mr.. M. M
Proctor Is postmaster at Pedro and
also the able and. efficient manager OF
the Truckers Union Of the settlement
which made such a fine showing last
season. The Misses Proctor are teach
ers In Marion, the one presiding over
the school at Weir Park to the entire
satisfaction Of her patrons, while the
other sister has just closed success
full term Of school at Linadale.
The evening proved a very pleasant
one and the initiated enjoyed their
experience greatly.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-28
ANOTHER OPERATION
PERFORMED ON EDISON

New York, Feb. 2S.-ThOmas A. Ed
ison was operated upon for mastoid-
tits last night at the Manhattan Eye,
Ear and Throat Hospital whence he
has been a patient since Sunday. when
an abscess which had formed in the
middle of his ear was opened. Dr. A
B. Duel. who performed the operation
later stated the condition Of the in
ventOr was favorable and led 10 the
expectation of an early recovery.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-28
JAMES e. EDWARDS

M. James E. Edwards, aged seven
ty-dxe years, died at his home. Paris
Tenn, early In the week, after an i'll
ness Of several weeks. Mr.. Edwards
was the father of Mr.. Walter Ed
wards Of the Hiawatha Lake Dairy
was one Of the older settlers and more
respected citizens Of his community
The remains were laid to rest in the
family burial ground at Paris. MIR
Edwards has the sympathy of the
numerous friends made since he came
to live among us.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-28

Strawberries, strawberries every
where, and what perfect beauties they
are.-Tampa Tribune.
Now did that scribe speak by the
watch, or let his fancy and eye tell
the STORY as he glanced at the berries
on the surface Of the box. for those
we receive in Ocala do delight the eye.
IL you only speak Of the top layer
for when you go below that they are
that Plant City growers have ever
sent to Ocala. We know, for we have
sampled them through and through.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-28

Mr.. Robert Stripping. the affable and
successful life insurance agent. left to-
day for Gainesville, Ga. to meet his
family and celebrate with them the
twentieth anniversary Of his marriage
The Star wishes Mr.. Stripping safe
and pleasant Journey and a most joy
Gus celebration, with many more to
follow
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-28

Madame Schumann-Heink refused
to go to Tampa on a box sale of $3.50
up to Wednesday morning, so her
Der Of people were sorely disappOint-
ed, among them the Misses Gamsby
Of Ocala. We also see by the Tampa
Tribune that Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Waite
and Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur A. Brown
Of Palmetto. but former residents
went to Tampa to spend their good 50
for a seat and were also disappointed
Now the question naturally arises
who is liable for damages?
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-28
Weathcrs

Robertson, Mrs. Weathcrs, Miss
Weathers. Miss Dye, Miss Wartmann.
Mrs. Newsom. Misses Margaret and
Mamie Taylor Mrs. BittinSer, Mrs.
Burford, Mrs. Ffshel. Mrs Sistrunk.
Mrs Powers. Mrs. Cullen and Mrs.
Carney
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-28
PAINTING

l am prepared to do all manner of
plain and fancy painting, including
calsomining and wood staining. All
work guarateed to give satisfaction
Decorating, that's my business. Ad-
dress, ]. A. Morris, Jr.. Ocala Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-28

Mr.. Fred L. Stringer. Of Brooksville
IL q guest Of the Ocala House.
The Washington bee., 1908-01-11
NEW YEAR RECEPTION.

The NJ. A. NJ. and present officers of
Zerubbabel Court, No. I, assisted by
the 2. NJ. A. Mas, and wives of the
P. g. II. p, received in their new hall,
iii 10Th street northwest. New Years
Day, January I, 1908, from 6 TO 1890
pm, all members of the Commandery,
Royal Arch, Grand and Subordinate
Lodges of F. a. a. NJ, who favored
them with their presence.
he ladies of the receiving party were
! Mrs Mary Taylor NJ. A. NJ. Mes
danes a. Y. Thomas, NJ. Ferguson, 7.
Jackson and NJ Young, P. NJ. A. Ms;
assisted by Mesdames Henderson, Dor
ster, homas, Whiting and Misses Julia
Taylor and Sadie Tignor. Sir Knights
H. l. Livingston, F. J. and Thornton
Jackson, P. F. J., with Sir Knights
Clark, Johnson and Taylor, introduced
their visiting fellow craftsmen to the Ia
dies of the receiving party while the
soft melodious strains of an orchestra
half hidden in the background waited
through the room and bade them wei
come there
A large centerpiece of fruit made
beautiful decoration to the table that
was heavily laden with salads, ices, and
in fact all the delicacies that such an
occasion called for.
Among the two hundred and more
callers were four Spanish War Veter-
ans, one of whom sang a solo as an
expression of their well wishes to the
ladies for a happy and prosperous year.
Another interesting feature OF the re-
ception was the rendition of a choice
selection by the Amphion Glee Club,
the members Of which called in a body.
Rev. and Mrs. Brown, of 5II Twen-
ty-hrst street northwest, entertained at
dinner, January ), the guests of honor
being Mr. J. A. Davis. Alb, and wife,
of Nashville, Tenn.
The other guests were Mrs. L. A.
King, of Philadelphia, Pa; Mrs. Mary
Ambush, Mrs. NJ. c. Johnson, Mr. w.
II. Matthews, R. P. w. V, Mrs. NJ.
L. Matthews and Miss Bessie Clay. The
ladies were all in evening costume, and
the dinner, which was served in eight
courses, proved to be one of the finest
of the season The table decorations
were of pink and white carnations.
The Washington bee., 1908-01-11

addresses of his life, taking for his sub
ject Entering of the Promised Land.
Several hundred were turned away. Al
the close of the sermon one hundred
new members joined the church. and
two hundred persons came forward and
asked for prayer.
Next Sunday aJnuary y, DIR. R. D.
Wynn, pastor of Bethany Baptist Chr
Of Newark, n J., will preach at 1890
am; subject, His Name Shall Be
Called Wonderful At 7.3o pm. DR.
Wynn will preach the dedicatory ser
mon. Madame Arabella V. Chase will
sing. DR.. CLAIR, pastor Of Asbury will
preach.
Tuesday, January II. at 7.3o pm, DIR.
NJ w. Gilbert, pastor OF Mount Olivet
Baptist Church. of New York, and the
chairman of the Educational Board Of
the National Baptist Convention, will
deliver a lecture; subject, The Great
Crisis, and How to Meet 1t, to be fol-
lowed by a reception.
The Washington bee., 1908-01-11
AFTER EIGHTEEN YEARS SEPA
RATION.

Mrs. H. J. Herndon. of 73I Thirty
first street northwest, was joyously sur
prised to answer her doorbell a few
days ago and find her sister and niece
awaiting admission. She had not seen
them for eighteen years. The sister
was Mrs. Payton, from Atlanta, ia.
It was a happy and affecting meeting.
Mrs. Herndon proceeded to make things
Jolly by giving quite a number OF at
homes and inviting her friends to meet
the long-separated sister. Miss Payton
is the original type OF the Southern
beauty, and has gained much favor al
ready. Mrs. Payton will spend the win
ter here, and if satisfied will remain IN
Washington to be near Mrs. Herndon
in the future. When one of The Bees
reporters called New Years Day, little
Miss Payton was having the time of
her life, surrounded by lots of the best
Washington boys, chatting merrily and
entertaining all The parlor was dec
dotted with palms and flowers and
American flags
The Washington bee., 1908-01-11
ITEMS ON THE WING

Mrs. Bull Isable Warrell, the depart
nlent president of the Women's Relief
] Corps, c. A. R, Department Of the
Potomac, received the colored members
of the G. A. R very warmly and pat
riotically. Mrs. Crummell was the on
ly colored lady member in the receiving
line. Over seventy-fve comrades were
present of Sumner Post under Post
Commander R. D Goodman.
The total number of arrests made dur
ing the year in the District of Column
bia was 344o7, out of which 3,8Io were
drunks; of this number oI8 were col
ored.
The number Of lynchings during the
year were 63, of which 90 were col
ored. The retribution Of God has fol-
lowed the white brother to the number
of 1879 suicides for 1907.
Representative Mckinley gave a party
at his home at Champagne on the 4th
interest of Speaker Cannon's candidacy
Tor president. (Uncie Joe amt in IT'D
III. J. w. Freeman, thirty-third de-
gree. was taken sick last week at the
Office. He was removed to his home.
Ill. Daniel H. Williams Oldest color
ed member of the Fire Department of
the District Of Columbia, was presented
upon his retirement from the service
with a fine ebony gold-headed cane by
the members of Truck B for his hon
esy, and integrity The presentation
was made by Capt P d. Martin, in
charge of Truck B.
Mr.. Simmons, father Of Sir Knight
Simmons, Of Simon's Commandery,still
keeps sick at his home on F street
southwest.
The Washington bee., 1908-01-11

The wedding took place at the home
OF the bride, which was beautifully dec
GRATED with palms. Promptly at 7.3o
to the strains of the wedding march the
bride came in leaning upon the arm Of
her father, Mr.. Early, carrying show
er bouquet Of Ipidal oAwcrs and a
whi;e-bound prayer book She was fol
lowed by her sister, Miss Grace Early,
who was maid of honor She also car
ried flowers. The ceremony was per
formed by Rev. J. NJ. Waldron. The
reception took place at the residence of
the bride and groom, 1909 First street
northwest and lasted until the New
Year was hailed The presents were
many and costly.
The Washington bee., 1908-01-11
FUNERAL OF JOHN CRAIG

FUNERAL Or JOHN CRAlO.
On Thursday last the remains of the
late John Craig were buried from the
residence of his next friend, Eugene
Brooks, 1887 Pierce Place northwest.
Deceased was a native and resident of
this District and to the time of his de-
mise was a trusted employe of the
United States Supreme Court The Rev
Mr.. Welch, pastor Of the Metropolitan
A. NJ. z. Church, conducted the funeral
services over the deceased (by request
of his relatiyes), assisted by the Rev
William V. Tunnel. of Howard Uni
versiy.
The Rev.Mr.W WelCh during the course
of his remarks spoke substantially as
follows: That, though he was a stran-
ger, comparatively, in the city of Wash
ington, nevertheless he readily and
most willingly testified to the reputable
standing of the deceased in this COM
munity as a Christian man and gentle
man that from all points came to him
expressions of the highest respect and
deepest regret at the death of MrCraig.
The Rev Mr. Tunnel also paid a glow
ing tribute to the memory of the de
ceased.
Deceased TO the time of his death was
active in both Church and social or
CARNATIONS. Though unconnected with
any church, his sympathies and activi-
ties seemed to have been given in a
marked degree toward furthering the
interests of ST. Lukes Protestant Episco-
pal Church. He OCCASIONALLY attended
services there and was a most generous
and liberal contributor to the burdens
of the parish. He was member of
the Mems Club of the parish, the Ban
maker Relief, the Frederick Douglass,
and the Crispus Attucks Associations,
all of which were represented at the fu-
neral by liberal delegations.
A large number of distinguished
friends attended the funeral. including
Dr. Thomas J. Brown, rector of St
Luke's Church; the Hon Chief Justice
Fuller and the Hon. Oliver Wendell
Holmes, of the United States Supreme
Court and others.
Deceased was confined to his resi-
The Washington bee., 1908-01-11
DR. DREW PREACHED A WON
DERFUL SERMON.

Last Wednesday, January I, and
Sunday January 5, the new edifce of
the Cosmopolitan Temple Baptist Ch.
was opened with a rendition of Han
del's oratorio Of The Messiah" under
the auspices OF the Cosmopolitan Cho-
raj Union, Prof w A Adams, director,
assisted by Prof. Thomas Johnson, Prof.
w Wythe Lewis, and Prof NJ NJ.
Perry and his choir, of the Ebenezer
NJ Z. Church.
Addresses were delivered by Judge
F. NJ Hewlett Rev DR.. D. f Wise
man, pastor of the Church of the Re
deemer, Lutheran; Mr. J. A Landlord,
and Mr.. r. w. Thompson DR.. Drew
made the opening address and presided
A representative assembly completely
filled the spacious auditorium.
DR.. Drew preached his first sermon
in the new edifice Sunday at 1890 am,
taking for his subject The Benevo-
lenoe of Cod" at 3 pm. DR.. George
w Kennard, dean of Christ's College,
of Baltimore, Md, preached a most in
structive sermon. Miss Bessie Voleum
and Miss Corlence Roberts sang Al
7.3o pm. DR.. Drew ascended the ros-
trum and delivered one of the greatest
The Washington bee., 1908-01-11
r. Oliver Rogers, Secretary.
A YOUNG NEGRO'S SUCCESS.

y ! y y
Columbus, Ohio-The success of Earl
7. Ward, the transfer and storage man
of this city has been little short OF a
miracle. Starting only a few short
years ago, with nothing save grit in
dustrv and sobriety for capital he IS
now the sole proprietor Of one Of the
largest transfer and storage companies
in the State of Ohio. His new storage
house. large and c0mmodiouS IS packed
to the roof with stored goods. and he
will be forced, by the expansion OF his
trade, 10 shortly erect another storage
house. Last week Mr.. Ward accom-
plished coup that brought him IN pos
session OF a handsome residence in the
aristocratic section of the city. There
was a beautiful residence for sale, but
the neighbors did not care to have a
Negro buy in their midst, so attempted
to prevent its sale to a Negro, but while
they were considering ways and
means" of preventing it. Mr.. Ward,
with his Characteristic hustle and busi
ness foresight, stepped in, and by pay
ing spot cash, closed the deal for the
property, and this handsome residence
is now added to Mr.. Wards rapidly
increasing chain of possessions.
The Washington bee., 1908-01-11
TESTIMONIAL TO PROFESSOR
LAYTON

The citizens of this city are anticipat-
irg a grand testimonial to Prof. John I.
LaytOn the director OF music in the col
ored schools. 1t IS stated that it will
be the grandest testimonial that has
ever been given any citizen.
Mr.. Jabez Lee, of North Carolina,
-i.Sr having passed a very rigid exam
in2Ion, was admitted to the District
Bar last Monday.
The Washington bee., 1908-01-11
SUNDAY SERVICES.

Elder E. J. Robinson has decided to
open Sunday services every Sunday al
ternoon at his residence, Fifth and D
streets northeast, at three o'clock. Mrs
Robinson, his wife, has been a great
worker. 1t will be remembered that
Elder Robinson was one of the found
ers of Mount Carmel Church, under
the late H v Plummer. There are no
tow persons better suited for this work
than these two well-known Christian
workers. These services, no doubt viii
be well attended.
The Washington bee., 1908-01-11
BUREAU NOTES.

Mr.. John Lloyd, of the Bureau OF
Engraving and Printing, is confined or
account of la grippe.
Mr.. w. O. Dawson continues Ill. The
sick list is OF the increase. Every di-
vision has large sick list.
The reception of Jerubbabel Court
II. Of Jericho, at the Nineteenth Street
Hall. New Years Day, was we'll at
tended
Rev. Edward ~ McDaniels, pastor OF
Fountain Baptist Church, of Summit
n. ], is in the city, the guest of Rev
Simon P. w. Drew.