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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13
BISHOPS ORDINATION SERMON.
Services Held Yesterday at Metro
politan A. M. E. Church.

pol1tan "A. M. T.. Church.
Bishop Wesley ]. Gaines preached the
ordination sermon at Metropolitan A. NJ
E. Church. NJ street. yesterday, where
the Baltimore conference of the African
Methodist Episcopal Church early this
afternoon concluded its ninety-first an
nual session.
Bishop Gaines, among other things,
said:
THE church has been the center of
light. and Christianity has been the
friend of education since the day that
Christ said Go We into the world and
teach all nations Wherever the church
plants her banners upon them is inscribed
Light-light. not only for the soul. but
for the mind.
IF 1t finds the Chinaman in supersti-
ton it says. Convert and enlighten him !;
If 1t finds the negro In chains and bonds
it says, Loosen him and give him light
DO not you remember when the phi
lanthropists of the north poured their
money into the south for the education
Of the negro at the close Of the war? 1t
was the spirit of Christianity that was
back of every dollar that went into the
universities and colleges of the south.
THE church." he repeated. has been
the center of light and Christianity has
been the friend of education since the
day that Christ said. Go We into the
WOrI0 dflO tedCn Hi nations. caesar
and Alexander and Napoleon. with arm
les, artillery. sword and battle-ax. found
ed their empires. but they passed away.
The armies of Christ have gone on con-
quering until today the flag of the cross
floats at the head of all the advancing
nations of the world
The ordinations of deacons and elders
followed the sermon.
The Christian Endeavor societies of the
District held a rally in the afternoon.
Rev. w. H. Heard of the Correctional
Preachers Aid Society preached at the
evening service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13
Grandstand Destroyed by Fire.

The old grand stand and betting ring
building at the Alexander Island race
track in Virginia, short distance from
the south end of the new Highway bridge,
was totally destroyed by fire last Sat-
urday evening The building. which was
frame. was built about fifteen years ago
when horse racing fourished in Virginia
and the Alexandria Island track and that
at St. Asaph were in full swing. After
the stoppage by law of racing in Virginia
the track and buildings were abandoned
and have been gradually disappearing.
The burned building was in comparativ
good order and was occupied. 1t Is stated,
by a colored family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13

ties. giving the names OF all the in
gradients entering into his world
famed medicines and showing what
the most eminent medical men Of
the age say of them.
Cures Woman's Weaknesses.
We refer to that boon to weak,
nervous, suffering women known
as DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton.
DR.. John Fyfe. one of the Edi-
torial staff of THE ECLECTIC
MEDICAL REVIEW says OF
Unicorn root (Helonias Dioica)
which is one of the chief ingredi-
ents of the "Favorite Prescrip-
ton
"A remedy-which invariably acts
as uterine invigorator \
makes for normal activity of the
entire reproductive system He
continues: I'm Helonias we have
a medicament which more fully
answers the above purposes than
any other drug with which / am ac-
quainted. In the treatment of dis
eases peculiar to women it is sell
dom that case is seen which does
not present some indication for
this remedial agent" DR.. Fyfe
further says: THE following are
among the leading indications for
Helonias Unicorn root: Pain or
aching in the back, with leucor-
rhea atomic weak conditions OF
the reproductive organs of women,
mental depression and irritability,
associated with chronic diseases OF
the reproductive organs of won1-
en-: constant sensation of heat in
the region of the kidneys: menor-
rl1agia (1ooding), due to weak
ened condition of the reproductive
system; amenorrhea Suppressed
or absent monthly periods arising
from or accompanying an abnor-
NAL condition of the digestive or
gans and anen1ic (thin blood
habit :: dragging sensations in the
extreme lower part of the abdo-
men"
If more or less OF the above
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13

The steam yacht Giavota. belonging to
John r. Dos Passos of New York. returned
yesterday from a cruise of week on the
lower river and bay with her owner and
his family aboard. A stop of several
days was made at the mouth of the Yeo-
comico river. Va. where Mr.. Dos Passos
has an estate. The yacht sailed again
today with her owner and party of
friends aboard for short cruise on the
river. 1t is stated that Mr.. Dos Passos
will remain in this city for several days
be fore returning to New York.
Preparations are being made by Capt.
Keen and the crew of the steam yacht
Gretchen to make a trip this week on the
river with Mayor Reyburn and his fam
lily Of Philadelphia aboard. 1t Is stated
that the annual spring trip of the
Gretchen to Durants Island. in the mouth
of the Pasquotank river N. c., will not
be made this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13
At Homeward Bound Mission.

A rally service and welcome to Mr.. and
Mrs Perry. late of Jacksonville, Fla, was
held last evening at the Homeward Bound
Mission. 119 Pennsylvania avenue In
commemoration of Palm Sunday and it's
meaning the platform was decorated with
flowers and growing palms. The opening
prayer was by Mr.. Perry, and Miss Nellie
Haslam sang as solo, This Old Account
Was Settled Long Ago" The lesson was
by Mrs. Perry. After an address by Mr.
Perry there was a testimony service
was made that Capt Theo-
dore Valiant will take as the subject OF
his Friday evening lecture THE Power
of the Resurrection"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13
Sermon by Rev. DR.. Power.

Rev Dr. Frederick D. Power pastor of
the Vermont Avenue Christian Church. at
the II o'clock service yesterday discussed
who Is This?" He spoke eof the festal
entrance of Christ into the holy city.
There was the mutt itude,' he said. at
tracted by the marvellous intelligence con-
corning Jesus and rendering regal honors
to the son OF a carpenter, crying today.
.Hosanna,' and tomorrow. Cruelty him!
Here was Christ advancing to the most
glorious deed in the worlds history apd
the multitude to the most atrocious oeeo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13

in the worlds history. Who is this?'
they asked that day In Jerusalem. Men
have asked It all through the centuries
We ask 1t today. Everywhere we see
Christ present. Every movement of hu-
man life and thought is modified by
Christ's teaching. Every part of the globe
we inherit Is touched by the swell of
Christ's influence, as every shore by the
oceans tides. Every century sees His in
huence more potent In leaveninE the great
lump Of humanity. All philosopher all
systems. all nations bear witness to the
presence Of Christ. Upon the daily life OF
the whole world He impresses Himself
We must regard Him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13
HOTEL CHELSEA,

ATLANTIC CITY, n. J.,
Occupying an entire block Of ocean front in tie
fashionable resident section offers the highert
standard Of appointments. cuisine and service aO1
luxurously furnished bed chambers and suites have
private ',aths fresh and sea water) attached
Large solarinm and music hall overlooking the
ocean. High class orchestra. Billiards. cafe.
pool. etc: French chefs: golf privileges: auto
meets trains Booklet upon request Open all year
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Hotel Lamborn, Mar MARIAN; sss, ave
Open all year. Capacity. go Private baths
elevator. etc. Booklet. o. @. MILLER
mh3I BOT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13

i'AooA ioAeAtohy aNPi SSSulS.
OF Golden Seal root. another
prominent ingredient of "Favorite
Prescription Prof. Finley Filing
wood. Md, of Bennett Medical
College, Chicago, says:
1T is an important remedy in
disorders Of the womb. In all ca
tarrhal conditions y + and gen.
eral enfeeblement. it is useful
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton faithfully represents the above
named ingredients and cures the
diseases for which they are recon-
mended.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are
the original Little Liver Pills, first
put UP by old DR.. Pierce over 90
years ago. Much initiated, but
never equaled. Easy to take as
candy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13
THE FARMERS WIFE

careful about her churn She ads thoroughly after using
and gives it She knows that her curn
made it. The stomach churn
and nutive performed proc
exactly like the churnng butter Is not
apparent then foul makes foul awhc
S put into it?
The foul stomach alone the bad taste in the mouth
ou breath caused by but the corruption the pure current
of disease throughout the body Dr.
Perce Discovery makes the and foul stomach
for the stomach what the washing and bath do
the churnabsoutey anng corupng ele
boches pinples, erpons, scrofuous
swengs open eating ulcers and all huor diseases
ing from bad blood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13

~ dlu III itOdiiS oIu SoiNS, VI
ulcers. apply DIR. Pierce's All-Heal-
ing Salve to them while taking the
Golden Medical Discovery to
purify and enrich the blood.
DR.. Pierce's Al1-Healing Salve
is cleansing and pain relieving. 1t
destroys the bad odors arising
from suppurating, or running, sores
and puts them in the best possible
condition for healing.
The 'All-Healing Salve' is a SUI
perior dressing for all open, run
ming. or suppurating. Sores or u
GERS. For healing open wounds.
cuts and scratches it is unsur-
passed.
If YOUR medicine dealer does not
have the "All-Hea1ing Salve' in
stock mail 50 cents in postage
stamps to DR.. R. V. Pierce, Buff
falo. n. y. and you will receive it
BY return post.
In treating all open sores, or ul-
GERS. boils. carbuncles and other
swellings. it is important that DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
be taken persistently to purify the
blood and thereby remove the
cause OF the trouble 1t is in the
blood that the great battle of
health has to be fought. The ulcer
and the sore are simply the scarlet
flowers of disease. with roots run
ming down into the blood. These
roots must be eradicated or the
disease will break out afresh.
Golden Medical Discovery
cleanses the blood of all foul
and poisonous accumulations,
pushes out the dead and waste
matter. and thus purihes the
entire life current. Disease in the
flesh must die out when it is no
longer fed by foul blood. Golden
Medical Discovery effectively
cures disease in the flesh BY curing
its cause in the blood.
~ YOU iidNt bttttl. HdStN. FOUL
taste IN car mouth, coated
tongue. foul breath. are weak and
easily tired. feel depressed and de-
spondent. have frequent headaches,
dizzy attacks. gnawing or distress
in stomach. constipated or irregu-
lar bowels. sour or bitter risings
after eating and poor appetite,
these symptoms. or any consider
able number of them. Indicate that
YOU are suffering from biliousness.
torpid or lazy liver. with the usual
accompanying indigestion. or dys-
pepsla and its attendant derange-
mentS.
The best agents known to medi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13

cal science for the cure of the
above symptoms and conditions, as
attested by the writings of leading
teachers and practitioners of all the
schools of medical practice, have
been skillfully and harmoniously
combined in DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. That this
IS absolutely true will be
readily proven to your sat
isfaction If YOU will but mail
a postal card request to DR.. R.
Y. Pierce. Buffalo. n. Y. for a
free copy Of his booklet of extracts
from the standard medical authori-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13

symptoms are present, no invalid
woman can do better than take DR..
Piercc's Favorite Prescription, one
Of the leading ingredients of which
is Unicorn root, or Helonias, and
the medical properties of which it
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-21

skull after which he cut her throat After killing his wife and Viola, ha went to the barn, washed the blood from the hammer, and returned II to It's accustomed place in the woodshed And then waited for his son, Andrew, who had gone to the mills with his brother, tO return.
 Andrew, on his return, went into the house tO change his clothes prepara- tory to doing the fam work, his fa- ther following him. Az Andrew was leaning over 10 put on his Overal'S he caught sight of his father in the act of striking at him with a sledee hammer He dodRrd the blow and Rrappled with his father A desperate struggle through the lower rooms of the house ensued, in which the son managed 10 wrest the hammer from his father Xet then started for thq woolshcd and Andrew knowing that his father kept gun there, followed hlm In the yard Het again nttacked his son, attempting to wrest the ham, mer from him. until finally tO save him self, Andrew struck him over the head. rendering him unconscious. With the aid of two boys who were passing, he tied his father mp with q rope, later turning him over to tho authorities.
 Andrew moi knowing that his mother and Viola had been Killed, called to them and getting no answer, went into hts mothers room where he found her lYlns on inc bed in pool of blood but still alive, and Viola lS- ing beside his mother, dead.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-21

The changes in the trolley schedule In effect to-day are as follows; Last car to Winchester avenue leaves Church and Chapel streets at l2:30 a. m instead of 12 midnight; Country club cars to Savin Rock loop instead of CoX's, Sayin Rock cars leave green for COxs, Woodmont and Bridgeport, a. m, and every hour to II D. m Sunday first car, q. m. Cars leave Cox's for city, 6:l5 a m, 7;30 a. m,, and every hour to l2:30 d. m. Sunday, first car, S:30 a. m.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-21
E. AND o. TO ORDER RAILS.

Baltimore Md, Dec. 20.-The enyi neering department of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad has completed estimates of the number of tons of steel rails re- qured for next year, setting the fig- mes at between 500oO and 60,0oO tons, tNo-thirds to three quarters of which will be bessemer The estimates arc now before President Murray prelim- mary to the placing of eontracA.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-21
FLEET SAILS ON
Begins Longest Leg of World Cruise
 Bound for SuCK.

Washington, Dec 20,-Rear Admiral Charles L. sperry commanding the Atlantic batteship fleet has cabcd the navy department that the fleet depart ed today from Colombo, Ceyon, for Suez The message was in cipher and very brief
 The fleet has begun the longest single leg uf its world cruise through the In- dian ocean and the Red seas.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-21

Two bowlers Johnny Yoorheis and Jimmy Smith, still have unbroken rec ords in tho Greater New York ind'vid- ual championship contest for the Eagle medal Glen Rlddell and Johnny Nel- son broke their clean states during last week, and George Haller moved Into third place in the standing Billy Helms Is also right Up in front and has been rolling consistently.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-21
PROSECUTION OF PULITZER.

Baltimore. Md. Dec. 2o.--ln an in- terview at his home in this city to- night, Attorney Bonaparte, speaking of the suit which the president has urged against Joseph Pulitzer, of the New York World, said that 1t Is still under consideration and no definite line of action has yet been agreed up
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-21
WIFE MURDERER
 ZET IS HANGED
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Continued from First Page)
 Hot for money. which she refused 10 givo him. He left the room, going to woodshed, where he secured q twelve pound hammer, and returning to the bedrom struck his wife repeatedly over the head and then struck his grand daughter on the head crushing her
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-21
NEWSPAPER PLANT DESTROYED

St Albans, Nt., Dec 20,-The news paper and job printing plant of the st. Albans Messenger was completely destroyed by fire early to-day, caus- ing loss of $60,000, Four linotype machines were destroyed. The press was saved.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-21
LETTER LEADS FIRE FIGHTERS

Duquoin, Ills, Dec. 20.-rhe fire in Joseph Letters coal mines at Zeigler has grown more serious during the past AS hours. The flames are almost be- yond control and much damage has been done MT. Letter arrived in Zelg- Ter by special train today to direct the fight on the blaze.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-21
FOR GIRLS

Stockings, 25c to 5Oc Knit Gloves. 25c to soc Kid Gloves. soc to $50 Fandkerchiefs. 5c. to S3O Hat Pins, 1Oc to S1.OO Initial Belt Pins BOG. Belt Buckles. 2Sc to S3 10. Brooches, 25c to S3 50 Bracelets, NJ 50 to S6 90, Neck Chains, S1OO to S250, Cuff Pins, 25c to S1.00. Jewel Cases 25c to $500. Lockets S1OO to S2 90 Purses, 25c. to S1 % Pocket Books. 2Bc to S1OO, Hand Bass. soc to Sl.O0 Needle Books. 1Oc. 10 BOG Silver ThimbleS, 25c to soc. Pocket Books, 25c to $1O0 Purses, 25c to S1.0O Hand Bags 25c to SX go Manicuring Sets, 1Oc to S2 90. Umbrellas soc to S2.50 Underwear, 25c to T125. silk srarfs, S1 % to R5 %, Coat Sets, soc to S225 Fur Sets. S17b to SS 60, Wool Dresses, F225 to &1SBO. Silk Raincoats, S1OOO Teddy Bear Kimonas. E25O and $500. Winter Coats, $500 to S1S.5O.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-21

May is the date for the closing of entries for the N. E. A tourney in Manhattan, Entry blanks can be se- cured from Secretary M C. Wyman, 1o4th street and Columbus avenue New York city,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-21
Win Init BOWLtRS

Watch those Eastern leaguers when they start splitting the pins at Brook lyn this afternoon and evening, It's easy money that New Haven comes out with the rubber at least If not three games In the five men event
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-21

One Of the surprises of the tourna ment so far this season is the excellent showing at AL Schwebke, who has ap- parently gotten back into his old form Leo R. Johns has been shooting as in and out game, but is ranked in the first nine His record last week of 225 for eight games against Roster is the bet work done so far. Johnny Nelson with total of 269 carries off high score honors.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-21

Entries for the American bowling congress tournament to be held in Pittsburg February 27 to March 20, close on February l2 Entry blanks and all information can be secured from Secretary A. L. Lantry Keystone building Pittsburg. Pa
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-21
BRIEF MENTION.
High water to-day at S;56 D. m.

Henry T. Blake of the park com mission will read a paper at the meet ing of the hosorical society on Eli Whitney Blake Scientist and Invent or" The meeting will open at s o'clock.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-21

The annual meeting and election of be held tonight and a large attend ance is expected. Dr. J. F. Stetson Is candidate for president.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-21
A GOOD THING.

Every December for about egh teen years we have made our customers q Christmas present Of one fifth the price on any article they wished to pur- chase, For some reason they seem to like the plan and we propose to con tinue 1t.
 BROWN A nlLR1LAN
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-21

At Bridgeport tomorrow night the local state eaguers will have to roll their heads off to maintain the tie with Hartford for first plst The Capitol City team goes to. Bristol and will have but little difflcuty in dis posing of the Sleeping GiantJ" of the state league.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-21

Tomorrow is the last day for tho bowlers who intend to enter the Journal Courier individual champion ship tournament to pay up ~nelr en- trance fees. Entrances should be paid ta A. H. Powell who may be found at the Malley building and will not be accepted after noon on Wednes- daY.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-21

The meeting of the tournament board will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2.3O al the Academy alleys and very important business will come up for discussion
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-21

Tn the Nutmeg league it will be a toss up between New Haven and Hart. ford. Both teams rol away from home and meet teams that are we'll down toward tho bottom.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-21

New Brunswick rolls at Trenton and the former rollers expect to make clean sweep of everything
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-21

RRn wN A. nlLpuAN.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-21

On Saturday young man went to the local postofice to mail letter to "the only girl" who lives in a distant city. l. was very nice gift and had cost him something more than 6 weeks salary, so he was doubly anxious to have It reach It's destination safely. Arrived at the office he had the package weighed, and the proper stamps af- fixed then he stopped to consider. What could he do to insure the safe delivery of the prescious package? Twice he paced the length of the cor ridor, then resgnedly consigned tho gift to the package slot. Arrived at home his mother said:
 "DId you mail the package to -rS
 Yes
 "Dld you have it registeredT
 Let us draw a veil over the young mans remarks as to his own intellI- gence
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-11-19
OPTIMISTIC REPORTS.
Bradstrccts Finds Much Improvement
In Trade Condition.. in yermopt

Reports 10 Bradstreets for the week
are optimistic. Some manufacturers have
already received large orders which call
for immediate shipment and are trvind
TO do what they can to SUPPLY demand
Genera. reports from retail merchants
note that, with n few lines excepted
stocks are comparatively low and field
Is In frame Of mind 70 bug. There are
however manufacturing interests, such
as furniture and WOODEN mills. who do
not notice any perceptible change. Gar
ment hosiery and manufacturers OK
cotton goods are the ones who have ra-
ported active buying. Slate manufactur.
ers particularly roofing slate men. re-
port demand heavy New business
among granite monum 1tai companies is
coming in slowly. Demand for so-callci
line of notions is fair but could be better
Favorable weather conditions have ma
terlally aided In sale ~ seasonab,e
goods and demand for boots. shoes and
rubbers has been brisk Generally col.
lect!ons are reported uneven; some are
having but little trouble. while others
report collections slow.
burlington merchants report weeks
business has been brisk and sale of sea-
enable articles fairly good. Labor Is he
Ing given more employment at mills
Machine manufacturers and dealers IN
that line of goods at Rutland reuort
market rather slow. Retail merchants
note little more activity, weather con-
dltions having been beneficial But little
change In general situation is reported
~ interests at ST, Adams. St. Johns
bury reports better feeling among
merchants, with some increase in vol
ume Of business. Labor Is fairly vel
employed. while collections are fairly
good. Merchants at Montpelier report
very good retail trade In seasonahle
goods and but little change among man
ufacturlng business interests. Barre
granite manufacturers report spring
business coming in slow Mt present but
outlook for future is promising. Collec-
tons are slow. At Bellows Falls wealth
er conditions are said to have improved
general retail business some. Labor Is
fairly Well employed. Brattleboro report,
manufacturers are very well employed
and some Improvement In volume OF new
business received Outlook for holiday
trade is fairly good. Stocking mills md
knit goods factories at bennington note
considerable increase in volume OF busl-
ness since the first Of the month. Other
manufacturing plants are operating
nights. Brandon manufacturing inter.
ests report some Improvement IN do
mand. Ludlow mills report but little
change In general situation. Poultucy
reports that general conditions among
manufacturing interests and with mor-
chants were never better than at pres
eut.