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The Washington bee., 1908-02-29
MEETING AT TUSKEGEE.

The Yearly Conference of Workers at
THSkegee
Booker Washington Makes Hopeful
\ Address and Farmers and Others Re
port Progress - Declarations Adopt
ed.
Tuskegee, February I9-(Specia)-
Booker T. Washington opened the six
teenth annual session Of the Negro Con
PLANTATION to the farmers. He spoke 10
them of the seeds which it has been
the custom of the Agricultural Depart
ment at Washington to send to the
conference for distribution every year
These seeds he said, "are not sent
out by the government as a charity,
They are given you to encourage you
that you can see the difference between
Getting your vegetables out of the soil
and buying them in the store"
A large number of Negro farmers
who had come to the conference with
samples of the vegetables they had rais-
ed took advantage of these remarks
to hand or lift up for the inspection OF
Washington and the conference samples
Of the beets and the turnips they had
grown during the past year from the
seeds they had obtained the year befre.
Il do not believe farmers who raise
turnips and beets like these on their
farms will suffer for want of some
thing to eat" Washington continued.
Il want all of you to take these seeds
and go home and do likewise"
Rain and cold discouraged q good
many of the Negroes in the Surround
ing country from attending the confer
ence this year. There was not the
usual assortment of wagons, carts and
ox-teains on the grounds of f-the Nor
NAL School when the sessions opened
today. But it did not discourage the
farmer. who came from a distance They
came from Georgia, Florida, Mississip-
pi and Tennessee. Wherever the fame
Of the school has spread men came TO
the conference to see and to hear and
to tell what they had accomplished to-
ward improving their condition.
Before he proceeded TO his annual
address Washington cautioned the mem
bers of the conference about the i'm
portance Of telling the truth.
There Is a great temptation, when
a man gets on his feet to speak 10 a
crowd" he said, TO state the thing a
little stronger than it is. 1t seems 70
me it's harder to tell the truth to a
large number of people than to one
man. We want the ruth here, as far
! as We can get it"
This sentiment was strongly endorsed
by G. w. Jeter, a preacher from near
Niilstead, who owns 42o acres Of land
Washington, explaining the purpose
of the conference as it was originally
started, said that it was for the pur-
pose of encouraging the people to strug-
gle On and improve their condition BY
showing them actual examples OF men
and women who had succeeded.
Some people" he said, "cridcise US
because We try her TO look at the bright
side of things and emphasize the sue
cesses of our people rather than their
failures. Now, God knows that We
have troubles enough. We have them
every day. And that's the reason it
The Washington bee., 1908-02-29

The highly accomplished daughter of
Mrs. 4. NJ. Pitts. of II8 Clark stFee,
Atlanta Ga, was united in holy we'd
lock to Mr.. George B. Maddox, of the
same city, Wednesday evening, aJnuary
IS. 1908, at the home Of the bride
The bride, Miss Bessie Ma Pitts, was
teacher in the Atlanta University and
highly accomplished in music. Her host
OF friends wish her much happiness
AIR D. w. Thomas was agreeably
surprised on his birthday anniversary,
the occasion was surprise rendered by
Mrs. Martha Murdox. A host OF his
friends were present TO wish him many
happy returns.
Games and dnacing were the amuse=
ments and the evening closed after par
taking of the yiands from a well-pre-
pared repast.
Mr.. John Gray, Of 20 Missouri ave
This reverend gentleman was told thai
nue., died Monday, February II, at 4-45
am. The deceased, who was i'll only
twelve days was the beloved son of Al
fred and the late Marion V. Gray, for
merly of Alexandria.
He was buried February 10 at II am.
from his late residence,and from thence
10 Roberts Chapel Methodist Episcopal
Church, Alexandria, Va, followed by
host of friends and relatives. He was
laid TO rest with his mother and rela-
tives, where he sleeps iii peace.
The testimonial 10 Prof. J. 7. Layton
has been postponed until May II.
Mr.. Lewis II. Douglass has written
letter to the Secretary of the Treasury
against the discrimination in the lunch
room.
Mrs. B. A. Ray, wife of Rev. w. A
Ray, ID, pastor OF the metropolitan
A. NJ. Z. Zion Church, d street south
west, left Wednesday at $40 pm. over
the Pennsylvania Railroad, via StLouis
for Calvert, Texas, where her father Is
reported as being very i'll, having sus-
tained internal injuries from falling
bridge. DR.. Ray accompanied Mrs. Ray
as far as Pittsburg, Pa.
Rev. w. D. Norman, pastor of th'
Metropolitan Baptist Church, will speal
TO the women at the Christian AssOcia
ton, cor Four and Half street anC
Maryland avenue southwest, Sunday at
ternoon, March / at 43o o'clock. Al
women of the city are cordially anC
earnestly invited TO attend these meet
ings every Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs James II. Dabney, a
their residence on Third street sorth
west, entertained last Wednesday even
ing several OF their friends. Mrs. Dab
ney was beautifully gowned, as we'll a
their guests. Among those present wer'
Mr.. and Mrs. George Sewell, Mrs Rich
ardson, Lawyer and Mrs. Kicks, Mr.
and Mrs George Sewell, Mr. and Mrs
James r. Bell, Mr.. and Mrs A. Free
man. Mrs. Stella White, Baltimore, Mr.
and Mrs. A. Johnson, Mrs. Louisa Rich
ardson, Miss Lottie Brown, Miss Brad
ford, Mr. Columbus Sewell, Mr.. an'
y Miss Thomas, Miss NJ. Cannon, Mrs
K. S. Adams, Mr. Raymond Ward ant
Mr.. A. Gray.
Lawyer A w Scott has returne'
from Philadelphia, where he was calle'
10 attend to some legal business.
Mrs. A. s. Tinsley, of Richmond
Va, is in Washington and expects Il
make it her home
Mrs. Blanche Moore has returned t
her home. Philadelphia, Pa, please'
with her visit to this city.
Mr.. H. Jones, of Baltimore, spen
few days in this city last week
Miss b. Rudd, OF this city, receive,
many social honors while visiting il
Canada.
The Washington bee., 1908-02-29


removed and all the grounds" cleared
of refuse everybody lined up" for a
grand promenade ano as the line passed
the Riflers each lady was presented
with a fan on which were the pictures
of the club members as a souvenir.
One of the most entertaining features
OF this novel affair was the Riflers Tin
Cup Two-Step, in which the member:
OF the club were seen at their best
Among the guests were;
Judge and Mrs. Terrell.
DR.. and Mrs. w. B. Evans.
Mrs. B. K Bruce
Mrs. R. c Bruce
DR.. and Mrs. Wright, of Baltimore.
Mrs. Curtis.
Miss Tessie Lee.
DR.. F J. Shadd, Sr.
Miss Lulu Love.
DR.. Milton Francis.
And about four hundred others of
Washington's elite.
From bud to leaf, from flower to
branches dry,
The seasons hike and years and youth
speed by.
To man and nature changeless laws ap-
ply
Till Leap Year comes then all things
go awry.
THE RIFFLERS.
Ernest R. Amos, William A Balti-
more, Dr. William L Board, DR. Car
roll 4. Brooks, Charles F. NJ Browne,
James c. BurIls, Mai. Arthur Brooks,
E. Leo Cook, William ]. De Catur
Walter Dyson, Charles T.Ferguson, Ed
ward B. Henderson, Charles L. Harris
William A. Joiner, Dr. William Slot
ton, Fred d. McCracken, William L
Pollard, DR.. Albert Ridgeley, Georg,
L Sadgwar, A. Kiger Savoy DR.. Fer
man ]. Shadd, Jr., Walter ]. Singleton
Dr. William a. Wells, Garnet c. vii
: htilSOi, James =. wright
RULES GOVERNING THE OUT
ING
Rule I A response is desired on OF
before February IS, 1908
This being Leap Year, you are re
quested to submit the name of a gentle.
man you wish to be invited as youl
/ escort, the pleasure of such an outing
depending much upon the congeniality
of the company.
Upon the return of the card of &C
ceptance, Cards of Admission will bt
furnished each lady for herself and es
cort, which must be presented at tn,
door.
Rule ?. Guests are expected TO, ap
! pear in outing costume (summer at
tire). Gentlemen in two-piece suits, s,wit'
straw hats or outing caps; ladies il
summer dress, light colors preferred.
Dress suits or evening dress prohib
tied.
Note: Ample dressing rooms for botl
ladies and gentlemen, in charge of re
liable attendants, will be provided.
Rule g. Each lady will provide
light lunch for herself and escort anC
each guest must come provided with ;
tin cup and spoon.
Rue 4. Gentlemen will be admitted
to Main Hall on presentation of theil
coat room check, for which small
charge will be made.
Ladies will be furnished with Goa
! room checks free.
F., Rule S. Resident gentlemen unae
companied by ladies will not be admit
ted.
Rule 8. The Club reserves the righ
to reject the name of any gentleman
who has previously declined to TAX
part.
Rule 7. Guests having out-of-towi
visitors for whom invitations are desireC
will please notify the Club at the EARL
est time possible.
Rule g. Address all communication
to
THE RIFFLERS, 7I6 s street N. w
P. S.-No carriages.
Directions for RedehiHg the Hall.
I. Take Navy Yard or Anacostia ca
to Eighth and G streets, southeast, wall
CT run one-half square north On Eight
street, east side, Stop on arriving a
Hall. Car fare a nickel.
2 Come early.
The Washington bee., 1908-02-29

7. S.-No Carriages.
Directions for RedehiHg the Hall.
I. Take Navy Yard or Anacostia car
to Eighth and G streets, southeast, walk
CT run one-half square north On Eighth
street, cast side, Stop on arriving at
Hall. Car fare a nickel.
p Come early.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-11-05
ED. QUISTGARD, Proprietor.


"A number of Stephen people at
tended the Huffman concert last
night.
Licenses to wed have been issued
to Robert Alfred Setuerholm and
MabIe Swanson, ANDY Anderson and
Hansina Hanson.
Mrs. T. t. Kallock. of Oak Park.
and her daughters, Mrs. Hand and
Mrs. Field and some other members
Of the family. were in the city yes
terday.
The Ladies of the Scandinavian
Nj. E. church will have an auction
sale in their church FRIDAY evening.
Nov. 9Th. Manv fancy as we'll as
useful articles will be sold. Coffee
and cake will be served at 15c. All
are cordially invited to attened.
Owing to the constantly increasing
attendance in the CITY schools. the
school board has found it necessary
to open a new room in the Washing
ton building after Thanksgiving,
Miss Catherine Dwyer. of Dent.
Mimi. has been secured as teacher.
The oldest voter who went to the
polls III this CITY to deposit his ballot
was without doubt Mr.. o. L. Cul.
bertson. who lives with his son. Wm.
Culbertson in this city. He walked
uD to the judges stand as firm anC
erect as man of fftv. and asked
for ballot. Mr.. Culbertson wa!
born in Ireland. hence is of a stronl
and sturdy race. and he came tt
this country when five years of age
Still retaining his good memory. h,
Is able to relate manv interestins
events III American history thai
have happened during his life time
He.is a veteran of the Mexican war IL
which he suffered manv hardshiDs
Mr.. Culbertson Is still in good health
and expects to live long enough II
round out a century and even longer
He will be 80 years old this month.
DR.. SDof1ord's next visit t,
" Warren will be Nov. 10
Argyle Nov. II. Office at hotels. Six
ty per cent of all headaches ar
caused by weak or strained ewes
PROPERLY fitted glasses cure thes
headaches. Poor glasses do not
Consult DR.. Spofford and get gIasse
that tit.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-11-05
Halloween Program
and Art Exhibit.

On FRIDAY afternoon and FRIDAY
and Saturday evenings of last week.
the Turner Art Exhibit. was held at
the Warren High School. In conDec-
tion with the exhibit. the High
School gave Hallow 'een program.
The exhibit consisted of about two
hundred pictures. many of them in
their original colors. the ORIGINALS
being worth hundreds of dollars.
The opening song. October" bv
the High School was very appro-
pirate.
The recitation "Seein' things at
Night. bv Clinton Wittensten was
interesting.
Gill's ESSAY on suDerstitions. in
which he described some of the
superstitions believed in our own
and other countries. was both in
teresting and comical.
The wedding of Halle owen and
Mr.. Jack O'Lantern. written and
delivered bv Carl Holm. was very
good and showed that the writer has
a wonderful imagination.
The paper on "Hallow cen. !" by
Laura Maqladrv in which she de-
scribed HalloW 'een in other coun-
tries and the founding of the
custom OF keeping Hollow cen. show
!. ed skill In com position.
Misses MCCLELLAN. Grindeland and
Lundgren sang song and delivered
1t 50 we'll that they were recalled
and sang another selection.
The croWning feature Of the pro-
gram was the .ouadruple recitation
BY Edith Madison. Henninq Smith.
George Powell. and Anna Shaw.
The closing number was witch
scene taken from Macbeth In which
the future Of each Of the sopho
was foretold BY the witches.
The assembly room was lighted b.
about TWENTY-FIVE Jack 'lanterns.
and was decorated with the school,
colors. orange and b,s:
Elmer BOYD.
Sc phomore.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-11-05
School Social.

"A basket social was held In school
of district No. SO. town of Oak
Park. on FRIDAY evening. Oct. 80.
County Superintendent Z. NJ Mithun
served as auctioneer. and the way
the baskets were picked uD by eager
BUYERS was a great announcement
to the pupils and to their teacher.
Miss .Josephine Fering. who had got
ten up the entertainment to raise
funds for the librarv and other
school room necessities. The pro-
ceeds Of the sale OF baskets amount
ed to S.. IS. s@
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High School Notes.
Reporters. Mabel Cederlund and
Gill LambersOn. .-sy....

Report cards are out this week.
Selma Peterson entered the HIGH
School last Tuesday as SoDhomore.
The program and art exhibit last
FRIDAY afternoon and Saturday eve.
ming was we'll attended. ! @r~
The second wear German class Is
gradually recovering from it's stupor.
Glass reflects.
What is the cause of the drv cough
heard in the assembly room this
week? s.
Editorials have been written
about our Halloween program by
the Sophomore English class.
''He makes no friends who revel
made a foe. -
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TO-day's Market Prices.
News

Rooms for rent. Fl. /. Golden.
Fred johnson. of Bloomer. attend
ed to business in town Tuesday.
HORSES apd mules for sale by
John Wolberg. Alvarado. MINI. .
Mr.. Tobias Hanson and his
daughter. Miss Nora. are visiting
friends in the CITY to-day.
.. J. Dahl. one of S6fip's promin-
ent farmers. attended to business
here last SATURDAY..
FOUND: A Ladies fur collar on
road between Alvarrado and Warren.
, Martin Anderson.
Rev. A. J. Rvden. of Stranduuist.
visited with his family in this CITY
on Tuesday. He had iustv returned
from visit at Stockholm. Wis.
liver Mortenson. of Badger. was in
town YESTERDAY. having taken mis-
wife to the CITY hospital for medical
treatment.
George G. Jorgenson. one Of town
of Alma's sturdy and progressive
young men. was a visitor In the CITY
yesterday.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Norwegian Lutheran church will
meet with Mrs. j. B. Nelson on
Thursday afternoon. Nov. IL. -.
Per Isaacson. of Strandouist, this
county. came in on the 500 this
morning with his young daughter,
who was in need of medical treat.
ment. ~
The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Norwegian church will give Lut.
fish supper at the opera house on
Thursday Nov. 10. commencing at {
O'Clock. ..s. .r a5>.,....
- Carl Olson. who has been conduct
ing blacksmith shop at Viking.
left Tuesday for MINNEAPOLIS. where
he expects to locate. His family will
join him there in short time.
Mrs. Ed. Mosse6n. of Fertile. ar.
rived Monday and is spending the
week here visiting her mother. Mrs.
X. j. Taralseth and her brothers,
Henry and Ralph Taralseth.
The Monberg brothers. EXPERT vel
drillers. have bored a flowing we'll fol
Eugene Labine in town of Boomer.
and succeeded in getting good SUP.
ply of water.
Mrs. II. Skoglund. who has beer
visiting her daughter. Mrs. Ole West
man. of FoldahI. for some time. re-
turned home last Tuesday. She was
accompanied bv Mrs. Westman. who
will make return visit.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-11-05

Rooms for rent. II. I. Golden.
Fred Johnson. of BlOOmer. attend
ed to business in town Tuesday.
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Crookston. we're visitors in the CITY
SUNDAY.
A. L. Robinson left for Rochester.
Mimi. on SUNDAY evening. called
there bv the serious illness of his
mother. -
The Ladies of the Swedish Luth-
eran church will meet with Mrs. 2.
B. Malbere on FRIDAY afternoon this
week. The Young people will meet
at the same place in the evening.
All are cordially invited.
A. G. Nvblad. of Vega. has rented
rooms in the house occupied bv Rev.
Rvnning and will move his family
here for the winter in order that the
children NAV have the benefit Of our
public schools. ...
Peter Gunderson has drilled a we'll
for Peter Bergman and one for
Matthias Peterson. of town of Oak
Park. striking a good flow of water
in each case. the water rising, about
three feet above the surface of the
ground.
Henry Nelson. of town of Sands
vile. Polk Co.. has rented the Axel-
son house on the island and will
move his family to the CITY in order
to educate thier children. some of
whom will attend the public schools
and some North Star College.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Bigwoods Norwegian Lutheran
church. will hold its annual auction
sale at the Bigwoods hall. Monday.
November l6. 1908. beginning at 10
O'clock a.. NJ. Free lunch will be
served. A hearty welcome to all.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. T. Langaeer. OF
HOPE. N. d.. were visitors at the
John lverson Skurdahl home the
past week. The latter is sister OF
Mrs. Skurdahl. and came over here
to be with her sister in her hour OF
sadness.
The Crookston Cleaning and Dive
ing Works have established an agency
at Ed. Natwlck's confectionery In
this city. Ladies and gentlemen
clothes. no matter how soiled OF
spotted. will be cleaned bv either
dry or steam process and made tc
look, as good as new. Leave your
work at the agency. No express
charges either wav. All work guar.
anteed satisfactory.
Harmon D. X. Thomas aud family
left for Illinois on Monday with the
intention of making their home tL
that state for q while at least
They. together with other members
of the Thomas family still here,
came to Warren from Illinois several
years ago to take charge of 32(
! acres farm which they had purchased
. a few miles south of town. Thi!
farm has been greatly improved BY
them both as to tilIage and the con
struction of substantial farm build
.Iings. until it has become one of tht
best farms for miles around. MI
I; Thomas has done we'll here but as hi
also has property interests in Illinois
and Mrs. Thomas desires to live neal
her folks. thev decided to move bacl
to that state for a few years anyway
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-11-05
Swedish Mission.

B Chas. A. Jacobson. Pastor.
Rev. Chas. A. jacobson will preach
next SUNDAY. at Bjorklund's school
house. near Alvarado. at 1880 a.
NJ. at the home of Gust Hallidn, IN
Vega. at 3. p. M. and at Warren in
the evening. at I 80. All welwome
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-11-05
he Churches.
Presb yterian.
Grant Stroh. Pastor. !.

Next SUNDAY morning the Lord s
i suDDer will be celebrated and the
new individual communion set. pre-
sented bv the Ladies' Aid society.
viii Be used for the first time.
IN the evening the pastor will
preach upon The Need and Way Of
Approaching God. =
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-11-05
Methodist Episcopal.
"A. "A. Myers. Pastor

The pastor will preach upon the
following themes next Sunday:
Morning: abraham S Defense Of
the Sacrifice. Evening: s..EzekIal's
Vision Of the VALLEY of Dry Bones. {"
The public is invited.
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North Star College Notes.

Perry Wood and Oscar Westlin
have enrolled and will finish their
course in shorthand and tyDewrit-
ting. ~
Chas. Johnson. of Kennedy called
last FRIDAY and made ARRANGEMENTS
for his son. Anton. who will come to
.hool this week.
Rev. A. j. Rvden. of Stranduuist.
ACCOMPANIED his daughter. Hildur to
school on Tuesday of this week. and
we had the pleasure of having him
with US at Chapel Exercises.
Rev. Jacobson paid us visit last
Wednesday afternoon.
| Last week the library was increas-
ed bv two delivery wagon loads Of
mavazines received from j. p.
Madison. We indeed appreciate such
Qenerositv. Thank you. Mr..
Matrson. ~
Some of the teachers attended the
first number on the Lecture course
last week. The committee is to be
congratulated UPON having selected
the very best talent. Everyone
should take the opportunity. of at
tending these high class lectures and
concerts.
Rev. Chelgren is attending a mis-
fsion meeting at Black River this
week. lie will return Friday.
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Lutheran Synod.
S. FL. Aarnes. Pastor.

There will be English services.
SUNDAY. Nov. 8. at 7: 80 p. m. Sun.
dav school at 1890 a. NJ.
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Swedish ','1 'l Lutheran.
r.. O. Chelgren, Pastor.

Services will be held in the Vega
church next SUNDAY at 1O:30 q. %.
n the Warren church at 100 .. N.
Services will be held in the church
near Alvarado next TUESDAY, Nov.
10th at 2 D. m.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-10-09

iii Mill Township, September IA, 1908, be allowed to stand as re- turned by judges of said election and we the citizens of Mill Town ship stand ready to support these resolutions with our mor- al, PHYSICAL and financial ability"
 The presence of the Day Rid. CTS" in the city created great stir. The men were orderly and confined their demonstrations to parading up and down the main business streets waving their flags.
 The fact that the adjective physical" qualifying the noun force" was capitalized in their written protest is taken to indi. cate that the demands" of the voters that their ballots be counted as cast will be backed up by something more persuas- i've than mere verbal protests.
 It is reported that the electors of Baxter, Mountain and Sulphur Townships will make a demon stration today similar to that o1 the visitors from Mil.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-10-09
NEWS OF ARKADELPHIA.
A Few Clippings Taken From This
 Weeks Issue of the Herald.

Mrs. l. H. Mack, Of Bodcaw, Ark, is in our city visiting Mrs. A. J. Hunter.
 Capt. R. w. Huie and wife and C. c. Berryman and wife return ed home last week from New Mexico. All were much improved in health.
 The committee in charge of the proposed Poultry Show of Clark County, met Monday af- ternoon and it was decided that Thursday, the 18th day of Nov. be selected as the day upon which to hold the exhibit. Full particulars will be announced later.
 The Philadelphia Public school has a first grade trainer and coach for athletics, in the person of Mir. Galloway Harrison, who has been engaged for that posi- tiOn. He was manager of both football teams of Hendrix col lege last season He played right end on the football team and second and rthird base on the Baseball team He is an all round athletcL and will produce some good players in the public school teams.
 Our county is to have two large steel bridges built across 1 the Caddo river on the Arkadel- phia and Hot Springs road. -four miles from town. and the other on the Amity and Mt. Ida road, near Alpine The County Judge recommended the building of these bridges and thel Levying l Court voted almost unanimous for them, and made an approp- riation for both bridges. This is one of the most important and