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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
John w. Allison, Jr., q Co.
Fire Insurance Agents
Fredericksburg, Va.

IN the Clerks Office OF the Circuit court
OF the county of King George on the
18th day of January, 1908. Martha
L. Walker, plaintiff, against Talmage
L. Walker, defendant
In Chancery.
The object Of this suit is to obtain for
the plaintiff against the defendant di-
vOrce from the bond of matrimOny And
an affidavit having been made and filed
that the defendant. Talmage r. Walker,
is under sentence to confinement in the
penitentiary, it is ordered that he do ap-
pear here within Is days after due pub
lication hereof, and do what may be
necessary to protect his interest in this
suit. And it is further ordered that a
copy hereof be put lished once a week for
four weeks in The Free Lance, a news
paper published in the city of Frederics s.
burg, and that a copy bs posted at the
front door Of the courthouse of thiscoun-
ty on the Goth day of January. 1873,
that being the next succeeding Monday
after this order was entered.
A copy-Teste:
f. l.. Hunter, Clerk.
Rose, p. q. i1Sw4w
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Southern Railway

y. B.-FoIowins schedule figures PubHshsd -
Information. and are not guarAnessd-
Schedule effective Jsa. 10Th, 1904
Trains leave Washington from New Unfon
soS q. m. Daily-Locsl for warrsnsoa Daa-
Sos a m. Dany-Local for Harrisonburx, w.
9oo a m Daily-United States Fast Nail.
~ rirst-e ass coaches and drevtns-room. siseper 70
vice.
40 p N. da1y-wasAingson and Flsrsax
umbiA. savannah and Jacksoaviils' ssseSsr
fornia tri-weekly.
AIS p m week Days-Ioeal for Harrtsoueur~
Anc way stations on Manassas Brsneh-
Ass m. Daiiy-Locl for warrenton sad
Charlottesville.
$50 ?. a. Daily-New YORK ana Au<ust. m.
press First class coach and sleeper 10 Colnn-
oia. Aksa and Augusta Dining car . la carte
Limited (via L.yncSourgJ--F ciass coach sod
Geeping car TO Roanoke. Knoxyifs, Chatta-
sooss. birninsham and Memphis; slsspsr -
il-oe p. N Deiy-New YORK and New orse&es
imited-An Pullman trains efub and obssrsa-
Atlanta. Birmingham. Ne. Orleans. Diaiass&f
service.
Trains leave Richmond for the soutA - fol-
days ,. m. makes coanectfons ~ Danvils for
sn points south. Pullman sleeper. Trains
arrive kishmond s-sS p m. tio ?. n, s.d sss
Through trains from the south arrive Wash-
ngton 7.s5 a. N. s&s a m, se - N. essyI
= 50 D. m. 1000 D. IN. and uSo .. N. daily
"A nerrisOnhurs Il IS p 10 week days and ele ,.
n. daily. From Charlottesville. $40 . IA aud
Tieksts. slespingear reservations snd dst.ii>d
niornation ean be had at ticket otncs IoS lscA
St. SoS 81 NV and New Union ssetien-
SasgAse checked through from hoteis s1< rs1i-
fences. Csb service.
C. II. ACKERT. v. p. and Gen Man
:. Il. HARDW1Ck. Pess. Tfsnlc NxE
". II. TAXLOE, Gen. Pass AGe1a
b. :. Brown. General As~nt
wasklnzson- d q
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ORANGE
ltsms Of interest.
Lahore, Va Jan. 10.

Lahore. Va Jan. 10.
Fair weather and sunshine are heartily
welcomed by man and beast Pluws a e
starting up and lively forces are ia evi-
dence ON the farms
J. J. Dauiel and l.. NJ. Baker are re-
spectiyely shipping fine cattle and fat
fowls to northern markets
Ernest Cooper has purchased the tim
Der on the Springs farm, and will soon
locate his mill there.
Convalescence is cheerful news from the
sick. aud anxious friends are lookiug for
them in their accustomed roles
Miss Emma Rlxey Crittenden was a
welcome visitor here this week. Her
nice manner and suDshiny disposition
make her Il general favOFite
Wallace Graves and wife, of West Va.
are visiting hls father, Rufus Graves.
near Estes store
The Tally Ho" Quartette gave an On.
ioyable serenade through this section
Thursday night. The music was good
and the songsters, easily the peers PuiS
Miller's band, delighted all who heard
them. Our girls regretted they had no
refreshments to serve.
The FOX hunters had a fine outing Fri
day night; the traiued pack, not banker
ing Tor key nard, came down into Pos
sum Hollow with "A swelidom yelp aud
soon seven hne 'poesUms-one apiece
were twining their hairless tails about
the fingers OF the satisfied captors.
Movements are on looking 70 the es-
tablishment of IA rural delivery of mail
from Madison Run 10 Thorn Hill Thi..
the heaviest paying tax section Of the
district, has long wanted such n route.
but the distance from one place to al.
other IL such as TO make the legal require.
ments hard TO meet
The only ice gotten about here wa.
housed by ". X. Reynolds Viii i p
bachelor-iarmer OF rne propnrti,ns anr
bis well-kept farm bears witness t. hi
success
A. M. Daniel returned a few days sine
from his railroad work in Brdfurd n
has not q, cided when he will open u
again. but this weather suggests it wi
not be long. Blue birds are singing II
the warm sunshine.
Ars. Ella Voolfolk took her dauxh .
julia To a specialist IN Washington la
week To have her shoulders adjusted
The young lady will have To stay a lev
months before being entirrly restored
Miss Lizzie >teveno, who has been de
tsined at home by sickness, will ret r
to her school IN West Va tomorrow
There was fight between two ne
groes-names not knOwn-near Rhoaae
vule, Saturday. One was reported kiilee
by pistol shot. aud the other badl,
used up.
Dina. wife OF Mack White. who hal
been sick Tor many months, died IA few
days since. and was buried by a larg,
gathering of friends and relatives at he
home near Shady Grove chu ch. Tn
/ husband ana aevan chfidr., .,-,s.. - -.
mourn her loss This il "A highly pros
porous aud respected colored family; ar
consistent aud Influential members q
Shady Grove church and their childrsi
among the beet students OF the lare
school at the church
Miss Lilly Frazer returned Saturda,
from the Graves-Coleman wedding. It,
hear aer talk of the Shepherds. Graveses
Bradleys, Yates aud Others, Of your city
tells how pleasant It Is to dwell anon,
such people.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
NEW CURE FOR STOMACH
eootIcks Pharmacy Give This Pspsr's Readers
chsncs to Inh.

Since nobody knows when, people have
suffered from indigestion, sick headaches.
bloating, dizzy spells. distress after eat
Ing, sleeplsssness and the many other
symptoms OF stomach troubles and have
found the usual remedies powerless.
Here is chance for this papers
readers who may suffer with weak stom-
ach to test without risk OF loss the new
prescription. called Mona, for indiges-
ton that has met with great success
wherever 1t has been tried. fel
This treatment, which strengthens the
whole digestive system so that the stom-
ach does its work without any distress,
70 sold BY Goolrick's Pharmacy under a
eusrantes to refund the money n the re-
medy does not do all that Is claimed for
10.
kto-na costs but SOC. o boz. and one
boz viii do more real good than a dozen
oozes OF ordinary digestive tablets.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
CATARRH CANNOT BE CURED

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat OF the disease. Ca
tarrh Is blood or constitutional disease.
and IN order TO cure it you must take In
ternal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure Is
taken internally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure Is not qusck medicine. Ii
was prescribed by one OF the best physi.
clans In this country for years and is a
regular prescription. 1t iscomposed ofthe
best tonics known, combined with the
best blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combine
tion OF the two ingredients is what pro.
duces such wonderful results IN curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials free.
F. ]. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo. O
Sold BY Druggists, price 75c.
Take Halle Family Pills for oonstipa.
tion.
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FREDERICKSBURG, va, SATURDAY % 1908
CAROLINE NOTES
Bo wiling Green. Va. Jan. ~.

DOWhnk Oree0, a., an. ~.
The Assembly Hall of the Seminary
was niled Monday evening. the occasion
being the celebration of X. T. Lees birth
day. Old war sonxe were rendered and
an Interesting program was gone
through with. The evening was
thoroughly enjoyed.
Mr.. Norman McManaway is quite sick
at his home here.
Mrs. Frank Richerson, OF Bsgby, is a
guest of her parents here
Mr.. Eddie Wright left Tuesday for
New York, where be has accepted q posi-
II N.
Mrs. r. g. Eoncure and Mrs. r. A.
COghill left Wednesday to 20 to the bed
SIDE OF MIR. X g. Moncure, " no is III ia a
sanitarium near Baltimore.
Mr.. Reuben Broaddus spent Monday In
town with his parents
Mrs. A. b. Chandler, Jr, has returned
T. Richmond after a visit to Mr.. aud
Mrs B. Chandler, Sr.
MISS Annie White has returned from q
visit to relatives in Richmond.
Mr.. Dudley George, OF Penola. was a
guest OF Mr.. c. l. Collins this week.
Mr.. Il. ID. Coghlll spent a portion OF
this week in Richmond.
DIR. and Ars. A. L. Martin, OF Brandy
wine, were among the visitors in town
th- week
Mrs. W. Z. Ennis left Saturday for
Lykens, Penn. where she will spend sew
/ eral days. having been called there by
the illness of her father
Rev. Mr.. Ehler filed bis regular ap-
pointme1t IN the Christian church Sun
day morning and night. Large congre-
cations greeted him at both services.
The condition Of Mrs ~ A Dorsey,
who has been very sick, Il much i'm.
proved.
DR. J. W. McCown. of Richmond wa,
n gueet OF Mr T. r Coghill and famiIv
this week. He preached at Bethel Sun
day.
Mrs. T. p. Gill Is in Baltimore at tn,
bedside of her brother. Mr.. r. q Mon
cure X. Y T.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
LEGISLATIVE

The Senate has defeated the house
resolution requiring the Judges OF the
supreme Court OF Appeals to wear
gowns " bile on the bench.
The Governor sent a communication
70 the General Assembly reciting the fact
that the government wants to ACQUIRE
thirty-one acres OF land in MIL Greek. be-
tween Hampton and Old Point, for the
purpose Of enlarging the Fort at that
place The Attorney General prepared a
bill which meets the requirements. Ths
bin went to the finance committee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
DEATH OF MAI. STRcTHeR

Maj Louis Harvie Strother. c. s.A
tifty-two years old, died at a hospital in
Washington Wednesday. The body was
forwarded 10 Culpeper, where the burial
took place
Maj Struther was q graduate Of the
' NJ l., Lexington, and also attended
aichmond College In 1879 he WAS ap-
pointsd second lieutenant in the u Z.
army. 10 1878 he Was appointed major
oi volunteers, aud at one time served 10
the Philippines He wa. the ron OF thu
late Col jams French Strother. OF Rap
pahAnnock county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
GEORIr t. BOWOEN DEAD

George f. .Bowden, Republican national
committeeman from Virginia. a former
member OF Congress and clerk OF the U S.
Court, at Norfolk, died at his home in
that city Wednesday, aged 55.
He had held many position, including
two appointments as collector OF Gus.
toms for Norfolk and Portsmouth Mr.
Bowden was member of the Fiitieth
and FIfty-first Congresses.
He was a personal friend OF the late
President Mckinley. He Ia survived by
his widow, two sons and daughter
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
TYLER RELICS DISTRIBUTED

Mrs. Letitis Tyler semple. niece Of
President Tyler. and once mistress of the
h!te House. who died three weeks ago
At the Louise Home ia Washington
made will disposing Of her property.
Among other items Gov. SwansOn will
receive on bel half of Virginin a large oil
painting Of Mrs Semple's mother. upon
the condition that IL be- placed in ths ex.
ecutive mansion at Richmond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
MADISON NOTES

Radiant. Va. Jan. 81, 1908.
Miss Ida AcClary, OF Gordonsville, hn.
been recent guest at the home OF Mrs
Z. J. Hicks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Root Carpenter, ol
Orange. were guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. g. A
Carpenter Sunday.
Mr.. J. W. Hicks and sister, Miss Fannie
visited relatives at Madison Run last
week aud attended the dance given by
Mics Leila Hicks on Friday night.
Mr.. Z. 0 Pritchstt had the misfortune
TO cut his left leg with a broad axe
Monday.
Grip has been visiting most families In
this vicinity. ID
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
RYAN PLANNING PALACE
FOR RICHMOND

1t is stated that Thomas F. RYAN, the
New York foancier, is making prepara.
lions to retire from active business and
has had under way plans for the erec.
ten OF million-dollar residence in Rich
mond. his idea being to spend his win.
ters here and his summers on his Oak
Ridge estate, in Nelson county.
A miilion-dollar Office skyscraper for
Richmond is also under consideration by
the financier.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
MARRIAGES

Miss Ida Hall, daughter ofMr and Mrs
Marshall Hall, of Richmond county, and
I. D. Marks, OF MAYORS, were married
Wednesday by Rev. Mr.. Kirby at the
home of the brides parents.
Miss Ada Fleming daughter OF Thomas
W. Fleming, Of Upperville, was married
Wednesday to Shirley Kimes,at Upper.
Vile Baptist church, DIR. l. b. Lake
"fficiating. The maid OF honor was Miss
Summerville kimes. and the best man
W g. Fleming. of Upperville.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
WANTS INQUIRY ON TELEGRAPH

Mr.. Saunders. of Virginia. offerd a
resolution for the app ointment OF a com.
mittee 'toinvestigate the Western Union
and Postal Telegraph companies 10 their
relations toward the American people as
putlic utility corporations
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
P. hCRACKEN. BRO. a CO
-wHoLEsALK AND RETAIL
GROCERS and LIQUOR DEALERs

OGer len Thousand Gallons PURE RYE ..x
BOURBON WHISKiES from the follovfnr ~sn
xnowp distiileries. Graft q Co., Of Ohio. Hoe es
Distiiiery. Of Maryland. and W. y. Gray. os
Pennsylvania.
AGENTS for BergneT q Engie's Lager Bsez.
they niso ODER Staple and Fancy 0rocsrisG
asncuisarsi Ispisnsns<. essis. asaAo aa3
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
Friday, February 9TH, 1908,

all that certain tract or parcel OF land,
together with all buildings and improve
ments thereon and appurtenances there
to, on which William Way now rt>
sides, containing by Estimation about
forty-five acres and situated about five
miles above Falmouth, on the west side
OF the Warrenton road, in the county OF
Stafford, and for more particular de-
scription OF the same reference is hereby
made to the deed Of trust from Way and
wife TO me as trustee recorded in the
Clerks office, OF Stafford.
G.. VI. Wallace, Trustee.
i4w4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
Stafford Land

In persuance Of the provisions OF deed
of trust of date December 3lst, 1904. re-
corded in the Clerks office. of Stafford
from William j. and Rosa Bell Way to
the undersigned as trustee, securing to
g. b. Wallace and x. G. l. Moncure the
payment of certain negotiable notes,
therein described, made by William j
Way in favor OF the said Wallace and
MOncure, and default having been made
in the payment of the said notes, the I'M
dersigned trustee beingthereto requested
by the holders of the said notes. will Of
fer for sale at public out-cry, to the high
est bidder, for cash sufficient to pay the
costs Of sale and to pay the amount due
on the said note, and a credit of one year
as 10 the residue, if any, in front of the
Postottice in Falmouth, at 10 o'clock
n. m, on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
VOL. xxi, NO. 155.
REV. TROUTMAN SENDS
BEST WISHES FOR PE-RU-NA
Rev. George A. E. TrOutman, Mt
Washington, Mo-, Writes, -
my Wife and | Are Strong
Believers IN Pe-ru-na."
Catarrh and La Grlnne

Rev. Geo. A. +. Troutman, Mt.
Washington, Mo, writes: "My wife
and l are strong believers in Peruna.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25

with a peculiar spasmodic affection of
the throat. twould seize mo suddenly
and for few minutes would be un-
able TO speak audibly, and my breath
would be greatly interfered with. I
would be obliged TO gasp for breath.
81 finally concluded that it was some
catarrhal affection which probably ex-
cited the spasm. II interfered with nv
vocation Rs a preacher, attacking me
occasionally in the pulpit.
al had heard so much about Peruna
as catarrh remedy that determined
20 try It. After taking two bottles, my
trouble has disappeared. 1 feel sure
that Peruna has greatly benefited ms."
Rev. P. L. Swanstrom, Swedish
Baptist Pastor, Box 2cs, Grantsburg,
Wis, writes that from the use Of
Peruna he is perfectly we'll, entirely
cured Of chronic diarrhea and catarrh.
Peruna In Tablet Form.
For two years DIR. Hartman and his
assistants have necessarily laborsd to
create PerunA in tablet form. and their
strenuouslabors have just been crowned
with success. People who object 70
liquid medicines can now secure Peruna
Tablets, which represent the medicinal
ingredients OF PeIuna. Each tablet is
equivalent TO one average doss OF
Psruna.
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No. 7lS Main st.. Frsder-
icksburg, Va. Phone e8.
Across fom Exchange Hotel
and next to Western Union
Office. Telegraph and tslephons
orders receive prompt a<tno-
tion- Open day and night
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25

The Free Lance is prepared 70 do all
kinds OF Job printing In frss-elass styis
~ moderate pricss.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25

was cured Of bad case OF cstarrh when
nothing else tina; tried had any effect.
My wife was cured from a severe casc
Of Ls grippe, and we feel that the least
we can do Is 10 gratefully acknowledge
the merit OF PcrunA.
my wife joins me in sending best
wishes for your success"
Throat Trouble.
Rev. IT. W. Tate, go Lincoln Avenue.
Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, Ohio, writes :
"For several years 1 have been troubled
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
WE SEND
An Autumn Greeting

To all our Patrons and
Friends, and with it an in
vitatiOn to come and see the
handsome new Footwear we
have provided for the COM
ing seasons. We certainly
want to supply the
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
A Christmas Blaze

from the Yule Log isn't always one
that Is appreciated, as some very disas-
trous fires have been kindled from Yule
Log aud Ingle Nook In any case be on
the safe side and have yorr property IN
sured at once and your Xmas will be all
the merrier by having your mind at ease.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-25
Shoes For Comfort
and Health.

II your feet are tender or
hard to fit with shoes by all
means give us n trial in fit
ting them.
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AN APPEAL TO Assist THE
NEEDY.

Mrs. Moses Ratclif, 1850 Dearborn
ST. who has for the past s years been
one of the most earnest and faithful
missionary workers for home and for
eign work is doing all that is posi-
BILE in her power and with the help
of others to help the poor Colored
people In their distress In the South
and in this city, also IN the way OF
clothes. She has so many calls for
help and earnestly asks the help OF
the public at large TO assist her In
any way they can in the way OF cloth
ing In all forms. She has calls from
those who hear of her helping 9TH
ers. She knows there are many who
would give wiIlingingly If they knew
where to give and she will be pleased
to except anything and win call Tor
anything you may have to give. She
Is a member of st. Marks NJ. Z.
Church 47th and State, and one OF Its
most faithful missionary workers. Any
one desiring to assist her In mission
work and help those in need viii
please call or write, 1850 Dearborn
St, Mrs. Moses Rstclif.
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ans camp. They also denounc-
ed an alleged effort to revive the
s1ilv white" movement.
These Negroes for Foraker.
Topeka, Kas., Jan. AT a
meeting of Negroes from all over
Kansas today, primarily to cele-
brate emancipation day, a resolu-
ton was passed commencing
Senator ]. B. Foraker and pledg-
ing support to his aspirations,
whatever they may be-" and call
ing on the Negroes of the south
to join in supporting him.
The Colored men of Alabama,
being the tools of Booker T.
Washington, are not responsible
for making monkeys OF them
selves by endorsing Vim. H.
Taft for president, for they and
Booker T. Washington are dead
willing to play the part of 'rNig-
gers" because they have been in
structed to do so by some "Nig-
ger" hating white gentleman.
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& Opening Of the "a dOuma at st. Peters
ourE; serious ri0ts in the Russian
= The United States supreme court de-
Odd that the Isls OF Pines. Il Cuban
n. La crOmsr. British agent and con-
81 general IN Egypt. resigned biz
- Political revolt In Montenegro.
MAx.
y A male heir born to the throne Of
epeAn. taking the titiS Of prince OF A.
turiAG.
- TIE Russian government demanded
the expulsion BY the doumA Of s. OF
members on q charge OF hiSn
= Russisn douma dissolved By sdict Of
she crown; 10 political arrests In 81
fDeersoofg.
- Ths emperor az Korea abdicated
tAvor OF The crown prince.
- y = oonventfon between japan enS
AoroS Japan assumed entire eonuoi
o. ne Internal Administration Of Korea
" Charles q. Brton OF Missouri sleosSd
omnandsr in chief Of the q. A. K
ocroszR.
- The nrst national Philippine assembly
opsnsd ~ Beoroeary TAN at Manila
NoY1HBHl-
= Crown Princess COeilis Of Germany
ave birth 70 q son a. Berlin
u Amperor WilllAm Of 0srnaany arrived
London On frisndly visit to kinS
SawArd Yu.
n oessn Hsisna q -TtAlz gave birth to
. daughter.
~ ne third Russian deuna opened IN
D. Petersburg.
- Prpuidsnt Roosevelt SiEnsd the proc,
hmAtion admitting The tsFrttoriss o
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THE CHRISTIAN CATHOLIC
APOSTALIC CHURCH
IN ZION.
2o65 Dearborn st.

2oo5 Dearborn st.
Rev. Geo. w. Slater, Jr., General
Overseer.
Despite the inclement, weather
there was a good attendance all
day last Sunday, especially at the
2 90 and 7:3o D. m. meetings.
The all night watch meeting
was largely attended. The spirit
ual fervor, the Christian socia-
rbility, and practical teaching of
this church was the favorable
comment of the friends and
strangers present..
Next Lords Day, Jan. s, the
regular preaching services at 10:
4s a. m. At 2:3o p. m. Rev. Slater
will continue his sermon on
"Jesus, the Christ" At 7:3o p.
m. Evangelistic services.
Each Thursday at 2:3o and 8
p. m. there are Divine Healing
meetings. Friday night st 8
o'clock, Jan. 10th, there will be
a Citizens Rally at this church
TO consider plans of forming a
Renters League to protect the
renters from extortion. S.
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BOOKER 7. WASHINGTON cETs
MASONIC DEGREES.
Conferred by Prince Hall Grand
Lodge In Special Session.

Boston. Mass. speeiaL-The degrees
in Free Masonry were conferred on
Booker T. Washington, BY William
Lloyd Marshall, Grand Master OF
Prince Hall Grand Lodge, r. and A
NJ Of Massachusetts, last week, at the
Masonic haI In fremont street The
work was performed in q lodge spe-
eiaily convened for that purpose ana
constitutes q very unique departure.
a. only men Of mark are selected for
this honor, which can only be con.
ferred BY the grand master. II. O.
Btnford grand master Of Alabama IN
whose Jurisdiction Dr.. washington re-.
SIDES, gave his ofheia1 sanction 70 TIE
granting Of the degrees, and sent a
letter Of congratnlation.
Booker 7. Washington, being Of
Royal blood. he demanded . specially
convened lodge, ana = special dispsn-
Sation. before he would consent 70 b.
tome mason. ana In this connec.
don It might be fitting to step aide