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Evening star., 1908-01-29
HOLD OPEN MEETING
SOUTH WASHINGTON REcHA-
BITES ENTERTAIN.

| A large number of friends of temper
ance gathered at the Fifth Baptist Mis-
sion Hall. AZ and N streets southwest,
, Monday night. The occasion was the Sec
ond IN the series of open meetings by South
Washington Tent, No. 1885. I. O. r. IN. f.
| Vowles, High Tent ruler of the order in
North America, acted as POSTMASTER and
made a brief address of welcome to the
guests. A short musical program was
given, consisting of piano solos by Miss
Emma Grigsby. vocal numbers by Mrs. w.
L. Lynn, Mrs. Mathany, Miss <Eearle
Grigsby and William Champion. .
Robert H. McNeill a membe, OF the
District of Columbia bar. addr ssed the
meeting on the subject of the Develop
| ment of Temperance Princirles. In
opening his remarks he said:
| Il have habit of accepting all my OPP
| portunities to aid the cause If temper
ance." He recited a little anecdote Of a
drinking man who once said he had re-
fused an invitation to drink but once in
his life. and that was because he did not
understand the proposition. A similar
lack of understanding. the speaker said
might cause him to absent himself from
| temperance meeting, but he was glad TO
be present on this occasion.
He referred to the many obstacles which
have always attended the progress and
growth of any great moral principle, and
the history of the country when opposi-
tion to British oppression on the part OF
| the colonists was the exception rather
than the rule and said this sentiment
gradually spread among the people until
il became mighty force. resulting in the
liberation of the colonists and the estab-
lishment Of the republic.
He also referred to the fact that in the
early history of the republic duelling was
popular. and the so-called duelling code
was the rule of conduct between gentle
men, but the death of Alexander Ham
iltou at the hands of Aaron Burr in
duel SO stirred the country to the wrong
of this established custom that the senti-
ment of all the people placed this relic
of barbarism or false honor under the
ban of the law.
In the same way Mr.. McNeill described
the rising sentiment against human slav-
cry. resulting In the civil war ind the
subsequent liberation of the slaves. In
like manner lie contended. has been the
progress of the temperance movment un-
til now 1t Is SO strong as > be sweeping
the states of Georgia, Alabama and North
Carolina before 1t, and threatening the
dominion of king Alcohol in every
state In the Union. Mr.. Mcneil thought
the time had come when. temperance ad-
vocates might be proud of this splendid
sentiment. and take courage in the hope
that they would see the day dawn In this
generation when the saloon would be an
outlaw in all civilized communities.
Miss Emma Grigsby again favored with
plano selections while refreshments were
being served.
Evening star., 1908-01-29
Three Killed in Explosion.

NEW YORK. January 2S.-Three men
were killed instantly and five others seri-
ously injured by the premature explosion
from an unknown cause of dynamite In
the Bergen Hill section of the Pennsyl-
vania tunnel. at Homestead. n. j.. Sum
day. The dead are: Robert Aitken.
joseph Cova and Leo H. Mackerly. The
bodies of the men were badly mutlated
The injured are SO severely wounded that
recovery Is doubtful When the explo-
sion occurred the night shift was leaving
the tunnel. Fifteen men had been at
work tamping tine holes in which the dy-
Mantle charges were placed, but only
eight had remained to finish the work
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! Inn W0mnam's Domain
Mrs. Harrison Tells Her Experience,

for women. 1t cannot possibly do
harm in any state or condition of
the system. 1t has been carefully
adapted to woman's needs by an
experienced physician-a special
ist in their diseases. 1t makes
weak women strong and sick
women we'll.
If a woman has bearing down
or dragging pains, low down in
the abdomen or pelvis, backache,
frequent headaches, dizzy or faint
ing spells. is nervous and easily
startled, has gnawing feeling in
stomach, sees imaginary floating
specks or spots before her eyes,
has melancholia, or blues or a
weakening, disagreeable dra IN
from pelvic organs, she can make
no mistake by resorting to the use
of DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton. 1t will invigorate and tone
up the whole system, and especial
ly the pelvic organs.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton is a scientific medicine, care
fully devised by an experienced
and skillful physician, and adapt
ed to womans delicate system. 1t
is made of native American me-
dicinal roots and is perfectly
harmless in its effects IN ANY
CONDITION OF THE FE-
MALE SYSTEM.
AS powerful invigorating
tonic, "Favorite Prescription" i'm
parts strength to the whole sys-
tenn and to the organs distinctly
feminine in particular. For over
worked, "Worn-out, rundown y
debilitated teachers, milliners,
dressInakers, seamstresses, shop
girls housekeepers, nursing
mothers and feeble women gener-
ally, DIR. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription is the greatest earthly
boon, being unequaled as an appe-
tizlng cordial and restorative
tonic.
As a soothing and strengthen
ing nervine "Favorite Prescrip-
ton" is unequaled and is invalu-
able in allaying and subduing
nervous excitability, irritability,
nervous exhaustion, nervous pros
tration, neuralgia, hysteria,
spasms. St. Nitus' dance and other
distressing, nervous symptoms
commonly attendant upon func-
tional and organic disease of the
uterus. 1t induces refreshing sleep
and relieves mental anxiety and
dependency.
No woman suffering from any
OF the above symptoms can af-
ford to accept any secret nostrum
or medicine of unknown compost
ton as substitute for a medicine
like DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription, which is OF KNOWN
iCOMPOSITION and has rec
ord of over forty years of cures
and sells more largely today than
ever before. It's makers withhold
no secrets from their patients, be-
lievlng open publicity to be the
very best guaranty of merit.
DIR. Pierce invites all suffering
women to consult him by letter
FREE OF CHARGE. All letters
of consultation are held as strictl,
private and sacredly confidential
and all answers are returned II
Iplain. sealed envelopes. Addres:
! DIR. r. Y. Pierce, Invalids' Hote
and Surgical Institute, Buffalo
\. Y.
Evening star., 1908-01-29
Appeal Of Railway Officials.

Railway officials have appealed to the
interstate commerce commission for relief
under the law prescribing a nine-hour day
for railway telegraphers. which will be-
come effective March 4. The officials
declare that 1T will be necessary TO em'
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ploy 1900 more men, and that Il Is i'm.
possible TO find SO many, sufficiently ex.
pert. upon such short notice. The com
mission is asked to request Congress to
modify the law to suit alleged conditions
but the commission is of opinion that Ii
Is the province Of the railways to appeal
directly to Congress.
Evening star., 1908-01-29
O'DOnneIl's Pharmacies.

WASHINGTON. u. G..
o0i + st. n.w.-3sd and SITS. NV
Sd st. and Pa. ave. s.e.-32d and Q. sts. NV.
Evening star., 1908-01-29

Search for Micaela Sanchez Valdez.
married woman of Havana. who disap-
peared from the steamship Mascotte Just
before the boat reached the pier at Port
Tampa late Saturday night, was fruitless
Evening star., 1908-01-29
AFTER GRIPPE
ConvaIescents Need Strenpt

The grippe is one OF the most weakening dis
eases known.
Mrs. G. l. Partridge OF Franklin Mass says:
"A severe attack OF the grippe left me IN
very weakened condition no, appetite. thin.
nervous and no vitality. A friend brought me
bottle OF ynol. II gave me a hearty appetite,
and my health and strength returned until
felt like new creature l consider ynol a won
derful medicine-it makes strength and vitality
SO fast
We want to say to the people Of Washington.
d. c.. that after grippe any severe sickness
convalescents need strength, and We have never
sold in store satisfactory strength
creator and health restorer than our delicious
cod liver preparation, vinol.
This is because vinol is made by scientific,
extractive and concentrating process from fresh
Gods livers. combining with peptonate of iron
all the medicinal healing. holy building ele-
mcnts Of cod liver oil. but no oil.
We ask the convslescent the weak. aged and
rundown people of Washington, D. C., to try
yinol ON our offer to return money IL II fails
to give satisfaction.
O'DOnnell's Pharmacies.
WASHINGTON. u. C.
o0i + st. n.w.-32d and NJ SITS. NV
Sd st. and Pa. ave. s.e.-32d and sts. NV.
Evening star., 1908-01-29
FURNITURE
REDUCTIONS.

Strenuous reductions have been made
on furniture of the best grades in order to
force quick clearance of the overstock
BedroOrn Furniture |, China Cases.
Evening star., 1908-01-29
Carpet Rug
Reductions.

Rugs of every size made from
{ short lengths of Carpets and
{ Borders, in all weaves. The
: prices show reduction of
J third and more from what such
{ goods would cost made from
!. complete stock.
Reg. value. Special.
: Velvet Rugs. 6
j. ftxs #. 10 in. .$14.5o $1o.75
) Moresquc Brus-
! sells, 4 #. E ink
T 6 ft........... -. $3.50 s5.25
+ Moresque Brus-
sells, 4 #. 6 ink
T : #: I in: ...... $3.50 $3.50
: Extra Axmin-
I ster, d ft. 6 ink
+ 8 ft...........$12.oo s5:75
s Plush Wilton, d
s #. 6 in. .x6 #.
i 10 in...... s6.75 s4.25
) Brussels, 6 ft.xo
) #. 10 in... -. s9.75 so.25
! Brussels. 6 ft.x7
! #. in. 5000 s6.75
: Savonniere, 5 #. ~- :
; 3 in.x6 #. 5 in. S15.o5 $o.S5
/. Brussels, 6 ft.x6
{ it. Yin. 500. $o.25 $500
{ Brussels, 6 ft.xo
! it. 4 in........$14.25 S8.o5
{ Savonniere, S #.
2 inks #. 3 in.$17.5o S7.45
{ Body Brussels, E
! ft.s7 #. 3 in. .$14.oo $3.50
: Brussels, E ft.xo
IT.. S in. ........ $3.50 SI2.25
Z Administer, 6 fix
T Oft. 6 in. .$11.75 So.o5
: Brussels, 6 ft.xo
! it. 4 in. .$II.5o $7.35
{ Velvet, e #. x1o
it ...".... $3.50 So.25
I Velvet, f ft.xo #. $3.50 $6.75
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The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-30
REPRESENTATIVES, ARE INJURIOUS.
pr. Wiley Gives Conclusions After
 Long investigation.

Washington, July 23.--'In the inter. ests of health both benzoic acid and benzoate of soda should be excluded from foods"
 This is the conclusion of Dr. liar vey Wiley, chief of the bureau of chemistry of the department of agri- culture, after a prolonged investiga- tion to determine the effect upon the human system of these preservatives. The chemicals were given in various kinds of foods to Dr. Wiley's so-called poison squad, and he declared that their use Is highly objectionable and produces very serious disturbances of the metabolic functions, attended with injury to digestion and health. It is pointed out that these symptoms were produced upon healthy individuals re- ceiving good and nourishing food and living under proper sanitary condi- tions. ''lt Is only fair to conclude, therefore" says pr. Wiley. that an- der similar conditions these preserv- atives in the case of weaker systems or less resistant conditions of health much more serious and lasting injury would be produced"
 He declares that the investigation Is of special importance because of the opinion held by many manufac- turers, food officials and consumers that benzolc acid and benzoates are probably the least harmful of any of the preservatiVe substances employed. The results of these investigations, pr. Wiley states. have shown that there is not single article of food which has been preserved by means of these preservatiyes-such as cider, grape juice. mince meat, jelly, jams, catsup, preserves, etc.-which cannot be preserved and offered to the con sumer in perfect condition without the aid of any chemical preseryattves.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-30
THE PRESIDENT AND NAVAL OF. TIGERS HOLD A CONFER
 ENcE AT NEWPORT.
TIE BEST FORM OF SAFETY INSURANCE
Mir. Roosevelt in His Address Pleaded for a Navy That Could Hammer an Enemy into the ouits"--The Mayfiowcr Sinks a Schooner--A Social Event.

Newport, R. l., July 24.-Pleading for popular support for "frst-class fighting navy" navy capable of seek ing out the enemy and "hammering him into the quits" President Roose- velt was the central figure here Wednesday in the most notable con ference of American naval officers discuss in a broad general way the future United States battieships. The president spoke publicly for more than half an hour and then the conference went into executive session for one hour. During this session the presi- dent took leading part in the discus sion. He argued as layman. he ex- plained, and did not attempt to give advice to professional men. He i'm pressed upon the officers, however, that it was given to them to keep the American navy abreast of the times and to make it the hard-hitting, efii- cient fighting force which he believes to be guarantee against the possibil- lty of war. MT. Roosevelt character ized the navy as the cheapest form of safety insurance policy the nation can obtain. The president sailed for Oys- ter Bay Wednesday afternoon, but the battleship conference will continue here and In Washington until definite plans for the ships to be laid down in the near future are decided upon.
 When the trim little cruiser yacht Mayfower, flying the presidents white crested flag of blue at the main truck, steamed into the harbor Wednesday nearly two hours behind schedule time with her bowsprit missing, one anchor gone, bowplates dented and six strant Q figures in black oilskins and sou'wess- CTS gathered in the bow she brought the story of an adventurous nights run in the blackest fog of the summer and of a collision in which the lumber laden schooner Menawa was cut prac- tically in two by the presidents yacht. A lifeboat lowered from the Mayfiower picked up the crew of six men on the sinking boat.
 The president, Mrs. Roosevelt and other members of the presidents fam fly and party were guests at luncheon of Rear Admiral and Mrs. Merrell. All the navy families in the vicinity were invited to meet the president and Mrs. Roosevelt, and the function had at times the appearance of gay lawn party.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-30
TO NOTIFY MIR. BRYAN.
The Ceremony May Be Held at the
 State Capitol in Lincoln.

Lincoln. Neb., July 23.-It is now reasonably certain that the notifica- ton of William J. Bryan of his nomi- nation for the presidency shall occur in the grounds Of the state capitol, August 12. It was decided that the single car line out to Fairview would be unable to cope with the crowds and the capitol grounds, in the heart oi the city, were deemed the most appro- priate place for holding the exercises.
 While the speech of acceptance of Mir. Taft will have a considerable bear ing on his remarks. MT. Bryan is be- ginning to outline what he will have to say on that occasion. He volun- teered the statement that his speech would not necessarily be devoted to the platform entirely, or that it would be incumbent upon him to enlarge upon that instrument.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-30
ADVICE TO coLoREo VOTERS.
Bryan Told Callers to Organize Mer
 of the Race Into Clubs.

Lincoln, Neb., July 24.-The deter imitation of the Democrats to capture the negro vote of the country was further emphasized Thursday when William J. Bryan told a deleg gation of negroes from Lincoln that it was his desire that they should get in touch with their brethren everywhere, and particularly in Ohio. and agree upon a line of campaign in behalf of the Democratic ticket. The men who called were Adam Loving, for many years leader of Republican negroes in this city; R. K Battles. w. D. Grant and Frank Williams, who have organized Bryan and Kern club.
 Not for some time has Mir. Bryan spent such a busy day. His callers numbered more than 100, and. with many of them, the political situation was canvassed. He informed them that in his opinion the Democrats of the county never before presented such solid front, but that they must continue to keep on the firing line until the very day of election.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-30
CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS RE, VERSES JUDGE LANDS IN
 STANDARD OIL CASE.
THE TWENTY-FIVE MILLION IS TOO HIGH
The Court, of Three Judges, Unsni- nous in It's Findings-Differs With Trial Judge On Three Points-It Was a Miscarriage of Justice--Casc Must Be Tried Again.

Chicago, July 23-By unanimous opinion of the United States circuit court of appeals for the Seventh dis trict, the famous case of the govern. ment against the Standard oil com pany of Indiana, in which the latter was fined s29. 9.240,000 by Judge Landis in the United States district court, must be tried again.
 The court of appeals differs with the trial court on three vital points, hold ing that Judge Landis excluded evi- dence for the Standard oil company of Indiana, which should have been ad- mitted to show proper intent in the rate the company paid on oil; that he erred in considering each car lot a separate offense. and that in imposing the maximum fine for first offense, he abused the discretion vested in his court
 'It is strange doctrine says the opinion, whereunder a million-dollar corporation such as the defendant the Standard oil company of Indiana may be fined 29 times the amount of It's capital stock in order to punish a defendant not even under indictment. By this latter Is meant the parent company, the Standard Oil company, of New Jersey.
 This decision, concurred in by Judge Baker and Judge Seaman, was de- livered here Wednesday by Judge Peter Grosscup who wrote the opin- ion.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-30

and that the body will be removed will be held at Grace church.
 Bishop Potter was "A years of age and was a native of Schenectady, N. Y. He has been the head of the New York diocese since 1887 In addition to the heavy duties of the oversight of the largest diocese in point of popu- lation in the United States Bishop Potter took an active part In move ments of national importance. The bishop did much to promote more cor. dial relationships between employers and employees. and when the occasion demanded lent his efforts to improve the standard of municipal government In New York city. Conditions of i'm morality on the East side, New York were brought to his attention several delivered at St. Paul's church at a monday meeting he called public at tention to fax condition of munich pal direction which resulted in the overthrow of the Tammany admins. tration and the election of Seth Low president of Columbia college, to the office of mayor.
 Bishop Potter caused & great stir throughout the country several years ago when he took part at the dedica ton of the Subway tavern on Bleeckel street, New York. It was the plar of those interested in the tavern tC conduct an establishment where al lntoxicants would be served under reg ulations which would promote temper ance and by example improve the tone of the saloon. The bishop made m address in which he said he hoped that the tavern would prove success After an uncertain existence the tav ern failed.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-30
RURAL MAIL HELPING ROADS.
Postoffiee Department Is Urging the Construction of Good Highways.

Washington, July 24.-The postoffice department is accomplishing results for good roads in cooperation with state highway commissioners. Here is an instance:
 May IA the attention of the postmas- ter at Peru, Ind, was called to the bad condition of the roads on rural free delivery routes out of that office. Through the efforts of the postmaster, work was begun on seven of the twelve roads leading out of Peru. At local meeting it vas decided to request the detail of an engineer from the good roads bureau of the Department of Ag- riculture to construct an object lesson road In pursuance of state law. sS5, ,000 of contracts were awardcl for the construction of gravel roads in the county
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-30
Another susploloua cne.

It struck him just after he gave hii order to have a duplicate made of 8 Key that it would be a bad thing to give his address too. Even though the locksmith might be and probably was perfectly honest there might be some one in the shop who wasn't and who might take advantage of knowing his address to bulgarious ends.
 So he told the locksmith when the man asked for his address; Never mind, I'll call back for it."
 The keymaker looked at him and said; Il suppose you're one of the suspicious ones. We get them all the time in the trade There are lots of folks who won't give us their addresses.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-30
BY THE LIGHT OF sPLlNrERs.
Religious Meeting urder Peculiar Cir. cumsssnces a Great Success.

Elder J. w. Cook. in his Forty Five Years Minister" relates this incl dent: 'I remember one time up fin Clair county Missouri, I arrived at my appointment just at night It was raining. but the people turned out just the same. The schoolhouse was of logs, and inside 1t was dark as dark night could make it. A brother said Will someone please light the can. dle?' But there was no candle to light, no grease, no oil of any kind The little cabin was crowded and the rain was pouring down. It was a good half mile to the nearest house where a candle might be procured. But a re sourceful brother relieved the situa tion thus: We must have a meetin' that's sartin. The boys travelled way over here to preach for us, and he f goin to do it. Now we'll tear off some blanks from the platform and light 'em and take turn about Nldin' 'em so he can see his Bible. got matches That meeting under the fiickerina splinter light was an astonishing sue cess"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-30
~.S THE WORK OF DESPERADOES
Eleven Persons Shot Down in One of
 Boston's Suburbs.

Bostor, July 24.-Eleven persons were shot Wednesday night, three of them probably fatally, by two des- peradoes who, on being pursued by policemen and crowd of citizens, fled for two miles through thiclkly set tied district of Jamaica Plain. firing madly right and left, and disappeared in the woods near Franklin park. The men are believed to be two of the gang of three who robbed saloon in Jamaica Plain Tuesday night after shooting and killing one man and wounding two others.
 Mrs. Della F'allon is one of the most seriously injured of Wednesdays vic tims. She was standing in front of her home with her baby in her arms crowd, came down the street. As they passed her one of them fired and the bullet entered her head behind the right ear. She was removed to the city hospital in a critical condition
 Hrbert F. Knox of Roslindale, night watchman at the Forest Hill cemetery and Edward McMahon. a Dorchester patrolman. each received a bullet in the abdomen.
 It is believed that the desperadoes lay concealed in Calvary cemetery Wednesday while the police were hunting for them on account of Tues day nights holdup and robbery
 Herbert F. Knox of Roslindale, night of the Forest Hill cemetery, who was shot in the abdomen by one of the desperadoes, died at the Emerson hospital late Wednesday night. Al that time the condition of Patrolman McMahon and Mrs. Fallon, two other victims, was very critical. and it was feared that they could not live through the night.
 The police surrounded Forest Hill cemetery after learning that the flu gitives had escaped from Franklin park Three hundred officers under the di rection of Superintendent William H Pierce were strung around the out tide of the cemetery, while 100 more aided by calcium searchlights fur nished by the fire department ex 1lored the interior. The officers were confident that they had the men sur rounded there.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-30
PersuasIve.

rural manufacturer duns his sub scribers in the following novel man. ner "All persons knowing themselves indebted to this concern are requested to call and settle All those indebted to this concern, and not knowing 1t, are requested to call and find out. Those knowing themselves to be in. debted. and not wishing to call. are requested to stay at one place long enough for us to reach them. liar. per's Weekly.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-30
The President in a Wreck.

Newport. R. l.. July 2S.-The presi- dental yacht Mayhower, with the president on board, in dense fog, ran into and sank the lumber-laden schooner Menawa Tuesday night. All on board the schooner, the captain and five men, were taken on board the Mayflower. The presidents yacht lost her bowsprit and one anchor, but the jar of the collision was so slight that none of the presidents party knew of the accident until Wednesday morning.