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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
Reading, Writing and Arithmetic.

We have an abundance OF school sys-
tems-many methods OF giving a child
It's education in books. but any system
or method which does not enthrone the
three RS will eventuate In. failure soon
er OF later. Some OF the most capabie
people 1 have ever known enjoyed but
little OF any other sort OF education-
EXCEPT in the Tires RS TO read wen
IS a genuine accomplishment in either
man or woman. Perhaps there Is moth
Ing which viii 90 more TO interest and
amuse an entire household than a good
reader in the family. When the evening
paper comes in II Is especially nice to
ind some one who viii Gull over the
sheet and tae pains in making every
news item clear % the rest OF the do
nestle circle
It IS generally q self-sacriicing tall
ent. and requires considerable care and
eatience. but there is a real cnarm In
listening % a good clear reader-and
as said bfore It is a valuable gift to
its possessor as well as to listeners. L
am surprised that parents do not train
I'D their children TO read abound. clear
" and distinctly, because OF the selg-
improvement which attends this free
free and gracious exercise to ali par
ties
To write a plain, clear. neat and
smooth hand is also a real accomplish
ment-often undervalued. but one or
the finest OF womanly accomplishments
-as view the matter.
I received a long letter from a friend
q Few days ago. and after a serious ap-
plicatfon OF my mind 20 its contents, 1
was barely aSae TO spell out enough
words. TO make the rest OF the letter in
telligfble 20 me. and 1 take some pride
In my ability 10 decipher difficult pen
manshfp.
remember once in the long ago, Hon.
A. H Stephens was on a sick bed in
Washington city. when such a letter was
handed me 70 decipher and interpret to
the bed-ridden statesmen. How many
had tried 20 make II out 7 do not recall.
but I finally spelt It over, IN such a
fashion as TO give him a real idea of
what the writer intended to convey. II
was comical. but likewise somewhat trag-
&c to know thmat a really smart man
could allow himself TO cover page after
page with such scrawling pen marks and
keep up such unnecessary perplexity with
4 aix-page document, and so nlegible to
the receiver.
No sort OF handwriting can be beautf-
fui that Is not clearly legible and after
an experience OF more than half a CEN
fury like best the simplest, clearest and
most legfble handwriting without any
furbelows- or fourishes for my own
taste or use.
But graceful penmanship has q most
worthy charm OF its own. During the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
coLoREp HELP WANTED

COLoRED MEN AND WOMEN M.ANAGElta
WANTED-No matter how much you make
now. this position WILL PAY YOU flOHE.z -
previous experience required. JUST RAKE ~
THE MONEY. ANY age from Is TO 90 Biz
SUCCESS EASILY MADE. Be your Own BOSS-
We teach sou everything. Why work longer
for others become A LEADER. Dress well
JINGLE THE CON IN YOUR POCKET. 4
fortune in sight for hustlers. From Sc to S55
week EASILY MADE. Greatest Opportunity
ever offered colored people. BIG PROFITS
Everything paid in CASH Make this your reg
ular business. Increases YOUR STANDING
AND INFLUENCE. Or just devote spare tlma
and make extra" money. Over 1000 now EN-
ployed Want 1000 more MANAGERS. at once.
EASY AND PLEASANT POSITION. Get up IN
the world. Don't stay down forever. WA1<is
UP Lady and gentleman MANAGER wanted IN
every town and neighborhood in south. W0N-
DERFTJI SECRET ORDER. PROTECTIVE AND
BENEFICIAL. Farmers buy things CHEAPER
HIGHER PRICES FOR CROPS. Colored pecpID
are falling over. each other to get IN. SFoulng
by LEAFS AND BOUNDS. Now is the time to
take hold. Our MANAGERS coming money hanh
sippi got 81 members in ONE MONTH. same
number gives you 1907 in CASH MONEY YOU
CAN DO AS WELL. Why he contentl GET a
MOVE ON AND GET SOME OF THE coin.
We guarantee you success. USE OUR CAPK-
tai. We back you with $4,000 capitalization.
Colored people joining Ike Wild fire. FULL
OTTTFIT FURNISHED. Don't wait a minute.
You NAV have exclusive MANAGERSH1P II you
ioins first IN your locality. SEMI NO MONEf.
Now. Write a postal or letter QUICK fer
FULL and FREE particulars. FURRY No
time TO lose. Address LIBERTY UNION BOZ
24s, Dayton, Ohio
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
CAPTAIN G. w. ASHFORD,
OLD VETERAN, IS DEAD

James A Phirl, of Atlanta, has just re-
ceived news of the death Of his uncle.
Capt c. w. Ashford.
Captain Ashford was a native Of Law
renceburg.- Ky, and was brother-in-law
of Col. Coleman Boyd, of the firm of
James S. Phelps & Co.. .tobaoconists Of
Louisville. He was also a Confederate
volunteer in the Fourth Tennessee, Cen
eral Johnston's army, and his ancestors
were from the Blue Ridge section of Vir-
ginia, who settled near Lexington, Ky.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
WANTS COTTON AND SWEET
POTATOES TO SHOW PUPILS

Mrs. Sine Carter. principal of. the
Bronson school, Bronson, Mimi, desires
to familiarize her pupils with cotton
and sweet potatoes and with this end
in view she has written Mayor Maddox
requesting that he send her some cotton
seed, cotton stalks, bolls and ripe cotton
She also wishes samples of ginned cot
ton and of it in tits various stages Of
manufacture until it is made into finished
cloth. Mrs. Carter wants specimens Of
ali varieties of cotton, including Sea
Island. She is especially interested in
yam sweet potatoes and Is a bit suspi-
cious that the sweet potatoes she buys
at Bronson are not the real genuine ar
ticle. She would like the mayor to send
a few choice yams. SO. ,s.o
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
GOVERNOR SPENDS
1915 FOR AUDIT

Despite the alarming deficit in the state
treasury as disclosed by the audit" Of
Alonzo Richardson & Co., 1t appears that
the condition of the treasury was suffi-
GENTLY healthy to compensate the audi
tors in the sum of SS75 for their "discov-
cry" Richardson & Co. were paid sew
eral days ago on a warrant issued by
Governor Brown, at whose instance the
audit was made.
The auditors rendered their bill in this
shape:
Examination of books and report on ap-
preparations and revenues:
Auditor, 10 days at $15.,.... !....... ..$225
Principal. days, at s25....."........... $50
-
Total........ .......... ...-.$SI0
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29

DR.. ]. Meadow Goldsmith, one of At
lanta's prominent physicians, and con-
nected with some of the best families
Of this city, was found dead in room
at the Marion hotel on North Pryor
street shortly before S o'clock Tuesday
afternoon.
The coroner was notified and per-
,mitted the removal of the body to Bar
clay & Brandon's. Relatives Of DR..
Goldsmith are at a loss to explain his
death. Proporletor Scoville, of the
Marion, states that Dr. Goldsmith's
bed was considerably blood-stained. He
was inclined to believe death was due
to a hemorrhage. 80.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29

ALBANY, Ca, oct. N.---Postmaster H.
r. Brimberry. who was injured in a
runaway accident Saturday afternoon,
died this afternoon at 1880. Brimberry
was thought to be improving yesterday
and his friends hoped he had passed the
danger, mark. but he sank rapidly short
w before noon and could not be rallied.
Brimberry was very popular. The funeral
arrangements have not yet been an
nounced. ...
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
WOMEN MORE ANXIOUS
FOR PoLYGAMY THAN MEN

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, Oct. H-"The
women are more anxious for polygamy
than the men are" said Bishop SpaId-
ing. of Utah, yesterday at a conclave of
the Episcopal diocese in this city.
The bishop went on to say that poly
gamy in Utah has more recruits among
the women than among the men and that
so long as women suffrage prevailed in
that. state 1t would be utterly impossible
u establish laws that would result In
the eholition OF polygamS.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
JUST 20 ME A GOOD TURN

by showing them around to your neighbors
and friends and speak good word for them
everywhere, at every opportunity.
Won't you help mo introduce the wonder
full DR.. Haux "Perfect Vision" Spectacles in
your locality on this easy, simple condition.
II you are q genuine, bona-fide spectacle
wearer (no children need apply and want to
say: "Dear Doctor:-Mail me your Perfect
Home Eye Tester, absolutely free of charge,
also full particulars OF your handsome 10 karat
PolnlselD Spectacle Offer" and address me
personally and will give your letter my own
personal attention. Address,
DIR. HAUx, (PersonaD, Haux Building,
$780, st. Louis, Mo. -
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
THAW oVERRULED fss
AGAIN ON SANITY

ALBANY. N. Y. Oct 2s.-Harry X.
Thaw's contention that he was illegally
committed to the Matteawan State Hospi-
tai for the Criminal Insane. following his
acquittal on the charge Of numbering STAN
ford White in New York city, was over
ruled by the court Of appeals today.
There was no opinion. the court TAX
ing the opinions OF Justices jerks and
Rich Of the appellate division.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
DON'T SEND NE ONE CENT

when you answer this announcement, as
am going to distribute at least one-hundred-
thousand sets of the DR.. Haux famous
Perfect Vision" Spectacles to genuine, bona
fde spectacle-wearers, in the next few weeks
ON one easy, simple condition.
want you to thoroughly try them on your
own eyes, no matter how weak they may be;
read the finest print in your bible with them
on, thread the smallest eyed needle you
you like in your own home as long as you
please.
Then after you have become absolutely and
positively convinced that they are really and
truly the softest, clearest and best-htting
glasses you have ever had on your eyes and
II they honestly make you see just as well as
you ever did in your younger days, you
can keep the ROllsssU pair forever without q
cent Of nav and
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29

COLUMBUS. Ga. Oct. 27.-The Browns
ders, aged "A, prominent planter of Mus
cogee county, died at his home, some four
miles from the city. and was buried yes
terday. the funeral services being con-
Quoted by Rev Elmer w. Gray.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
LIVE STOCK MARKET,

CHICAGO, Oct. 2s.-Cattle-Recelpts estimated
at 1000; market steady TO 10c lower. Beevos,
So. 9Oa9.10; Texas steers, $9SOG4.9o; western
steers 81. 2SC07. 50 stockers and feedrs, S3.O0(p
Sis: cows and heifers, $2.1OGl5.75; calves 50 so
as. 80. ~.
Hcgs--Receipts estimated at $4,000; market
steady to shade higher. Light, S.250r7. rs;
mixed, 81. 35a7 .s21k; he avy, $7.S0@7S5; rough,
81. 30@7.65; good to choice heavy, $7.65G7S /;
pigs, IS. 5o07.25; bulk Of sales, S7.1oQ7.S5.
Sheep-Receipts estimated at 1920; market
stesdy. Native So. 5O6475; western, 81. 1894 70;
yearlngs, 81 .5O15. 80; lambs, native $425dg7 90;
western $4.5o0l7.00.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
HALLEY'S COMET NEAR
ENOUGH FOR TELESCOPES

NEW YORK, Oct. H.-Hahey's comet
is now so near the earth that 1t may
be, observed in short time through an
ordinary telescope. according to reports
received from different astronomical OBJ
servations.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
HON. HENRY BANKS IS
NAMED GRAND MASTER

MACON, Ca, Oct. 26.-with over 500
delegates on hand, the 123d annual COM
munication of the Grand Lodge of Geor-
gia Masons opened this morning, Grand
Master Thomas H. Jeffries, of Atlanta,
presiding, and Deputy Grand Master Hen
ry Banks. OF LAGRANGE, acting as second
official in charge.
The attendance was tse largest for any
opening day In many recent years. and
proves that Grand Secretary Wolihin wa
right in his opinion of two weeks ago,
when he said that the attendance would
be the largest in years. ..s>
MACON, Ca, Oct. 27-The grand lodge
OF Masons in session here today elected
the following officers:
Grand Master. Henry Banks. of La
Grange.
Deputy Grand Master. George Napier,
of Monroe. .--
Senior Grand Warden, Robert L. Cold
ing, of Savannah.
Junior Grand Warden, N. H. Billiard. of
Brunswick
Grand Treasurer, J. M. Rushin, of Bos-
ton.
Grand Secretary. w. A. Wolihin. of Ma
con.
Mr.. Banks defeated Max Meyerhardt,
of Rome, for grand master after spirited
fight. .....
Thomas Jeffries. Of Atlanta, who, has
been grand master for the past two years,
declined reelection.
The other grand lodge officers are APP
pointed by the grand master and viii be
named this afternoon
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET

NEW YORK, Oct. 24-Sugar: Raw firm; TAR
refining s.SO6ss5; Centrifugal s6test, 4.30G
ABS; molasses sugar s.551S6o. Refined steady;
crushed 5S5; powdered SIS; graduated 515
Petroleum steady; refined all ports, $s.15.
Coffee firm; No Rio SIC nominal; No 4
Santos, sac.
Molasses firm; New Orleans, 2sQ42c.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29

SAVANNAH. Ca, Oct. 2s.-Spirits, nothing
doing; last sales at @kc; October rs: Rosin
firm; water white, $675; window glass, $40
N, $500; NJ, s.. so; X, $3.50; l, S4.65; II, S4.2o;
G, S4.15; F, S4.12lh; e, S4o5; d, 400; B, $500;
sales. 2O3; spirits receipts 4O4; shipments, sl0;
0530; stocks Is0,739.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29

COLUMBUS, Ca, Oct H.-Mrs. r. H.
Lester. daughter of E. Philips a prom
nent merchant, coal dealer and capitalist,
died this morning, aged 80.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
KANSAS CITY, CLOSE oUoTATIoNs.

KANSAS CITY, Oct. B.-CIOSe:
wheat-December. S101B@1.O2 sellers; May
81. O2A@1 02% sellers: July no bid.
Corn-December, 57hc sellers; May, 60A d6O%C
bid. July, CO.'S Q6oAc bid.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29

VAnEEC $1,000 REWARD! l positively
AHDEEO guarantee my Never-Fahing
ERGO. KOLO Monthly Remedy Safely relieves
longest most obstinate. abnormal Eases in 70
days without harm, pain or interference WITH
work. Mail $50. Double strength, 81 Booklet
free. abr. Southington r. Co., PB., sl5 Main
street. Kansas City. Mo.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29

, ALBANY, Ga, Oct. u.s.. w. Kahn,
aged sixty-six, died early this morning Of
paralysis of the stomach. He was a
wealthy stock man, who lived in Indian
apolis, Ind, in the summer and Albany in
the winter. The body was taken today
to indianapolis for interment
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29

UNION POINT. Ga. Oct. 27.-J. L. Young
died very suddenly of acute indigestion. at his
Mr.. Young was very prominent in Green
county. v.--. .e-. -...
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
Miscellaneous

wANTED--Railway mail clerks, city carriers,
postoffice clerks. Examinations everywhere
November II. over 10000 appointments during
1910 Salary $500 TO 81. 400. Annual vacation with
full pay No .'layoffs.' Common education SUI
ficient Country and city residents equally eligt-
lie Candidates eOEched free. Write for sched-
uie Franklin Institute. Dept. Las. Rochester.
N Y.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29

DIX. EDMoNDsoN's Tansy. PennyroyaI and
Cotton Root Pills. a safe snd reliable treat
ment for painful and suppressed menstruatiUn
irregularities and similar distractions. Trial
box by mail 80 cents. Frank EdmOndson
Bro, Mfg. Chemist, Il South Broad street, At
lanta, Ga.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29

CONYERs, Ca. Oct. 27.--NIr. Harry Langford,
son of D. C. Langford died last night Of COM
plication Of diseases. Besides his parents, four
brothers and two sisters, he leaves a wife AMI
chvd. The funeral was held at O'Clock TINS
a fteVnOOn.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
new HIGH RECORDS
MADE FOR SEASON
SPOT COTTON.

SPOT COTTON.
Atlanta. steady. 14Ac. a.
New York. quiet IA 75-10oc.
Liverpool, quiet. $4,000.
Galveston steady, IA 5-l6c
New Orleans, steady, ii 1-16c.
Savannah, steady, l4se.
Wilmington, quiet, Is 7-1sc. q, '.-
Norfolk. quiet, 141bc. t...
Baltimore. nominal, 14kc.
Boston, nominaB II z5-100c.
Philadelphia, steady 15c.
Houston, steady, Ia 5-16c. atrt-'. p.
Mobile firm. 141tc. 81"
Charleston, firm, Is 15-16c. .
st. Eouls. quiet, 144c.
Little Rock, steady, 13kc. -.s
Memphis, steady, 14ikc.
Augusta, steady, H%c.
Louisville firm, 14%c.
NEW YORK COTTON.
The following We're the ruling prices on the
EXCHANGE fndnY.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29

npnpcV Cured; quick rsi.; remove, al s.seEns IA Q
ShSl ~ to 20 days; 30 to 90 days efecn pemaneni
cure. Tnal treatment gyenf free to sufferers nohr fsHeE.
For circulars testimonials and free TT treatment wre
Dr.. H. II. Grssa's Sens, Boz Atlanta. Co
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29

MACON, Ga. Oct. 26-Funeral services
over the body of young Earl Hodges were
conducted in Macon yesterday afternoon,
and the interment was in Rose Hill GEM
etery, ~.
, Hodges fell from a second story window
Sunday night and broke his neck. Though
almost completely paralyzed, he lived UNI
til 2 o'clock yesterday morning, He was
bookkeeper, and fell while trying 20
close the shutters Of a window in his
room.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
Personal

WOULD YOU MARRY IF SUITED? MstrimO-
NAL paper containing hundreds advertisements
marriageable people from all sections, rich,
sealed free. II. H, Gunnels, ToledA Ohio.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
NEW ORLEANS COTTON.

The following were the ruling prices on the
exchange today: I.,
Tone steady; middling, IA s-16e; steady.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
SOUTH GEORGIA FARMS

. Spanish Needles. Rods, Goidometers Tor
* ~ Locating Gold. Silver and hidden treasures
&SASZS Our instruments are the best Cat centa
"a ." Miners supply Co. Dept .PnlInyfasFa
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29


MACON. Ca. Oct 2s.-Thousands of
Macon people and visitors crowded into
the Macon state fair grounds yesterday
to be present at the opening Of the state
fair. For an opening day 1t was all a
large success. and the directors are more
than pleased.
Last night the midway was fiocked with
people, and the men who held the numer-
Gus concessions had every reason to feel
jubilant Fully 1000 people passed through
the gates during the day.
REIDsvILLE, Ca, Oct. 2s.-The Tall
nall county fair, the biggest and best
county exposition held here, will be open
November 10 and continue for three
days. go ,.
The agricultural and industrial exhibits
this year will be better than ever and
an interesting program has been ar
ranged for the fair.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29

Mrs. Bessie Hunter Harrison, wife Of
Edgar S. Harrison, died Monday after
noon at o'clock at the family residence,
1856 Forrest avenue. Mrs. Harrison was 80
years old and had been an invalid for
some time
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
YORK COTTON.

The following were the ruling prices on the
exchange toduy: 'r
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29

. .LAvoNIA, Ga, Oct. 27.-In the city primary
election fer mayor and councilmen, DIR. Thomas
B. Bonner was nominated mayor and J. y.
Mauldin and W. s. Haley councilmen for 1919.
pr. Bonner defeated S. X. Cannon by ten
votes for mayor. .. -..
The Washington herald., 1909-03-19
MAIN FUNERAL PLANS MADE
Services VIII Be Held from Msssa-
ehusetts Avenue Home.
Engineer I'm Navy Attended wash
from Phillips Academy.

The funeral OF Lieut. Commander Her
schel Main. chief engineer, L. s y, re
tired. who died yesterday morning IN
GARFIELD Hospital after a prolonged III
ness, viii take place tomorrow AZ his
residence, 2009 Massachusetts, avenue
northwest Interment. with military
honors, win be in Oak HM Cemetery.
The military escort win be composed OF
the Marine Band. two companies of ma
rines. and two companies OF bluejackets.
Chief Engineer z. .. Robie. Chief En-
gineer Thomas Williamson. Rear Admiral
George ". Bsir. and Chief Engineer H
W. Fitch viii be the honorary paubear-
ers. Rev. DR.. Charles Wood. rector og
the Church OF the Covenant, viii Oflciate-
Commander Main is survived b. a
wife, a son. Dr.. Russell z Main. and a
daughter. Miss Mabel Main.
Born in Sterling. H.. July 5. 1885, Com
mander Main came as a boy 20 wash
ington. where he attended the public
schools IN preparation for Phillips Acad-
euy. Exeter. y. II. He was graduated
from Annapolis IN 1855. Having made a
particular study OF marine engineering
he was appointed third assistant en-
greer IN the navy.
Gradually rising IN his profession. he
became chief engineer in ISsz- and was
transferred 70 the retired list three years
later, because Of disability due % ex-
posure IN line OF duty. lie was married
in 1870 20 Miss Charlotte Emerson Brad
ley. OF Cambridge. Mass.
Many prominent army and navy officers
visited the Main residence yesterday "a
pay their respects 10 the family OF the
dead officer.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-19

mentioned half inch long jades. alternat-
ing darker and a lighter green, were
placed singly an inch apart. Another
variety had jades the same size and
others half as large disposed II clusters
along the chain az two-inch int srvals
One OF the newest conceits +, to pre-
pare the gold links used in some Of the
chains to look In color and shape Ike
grains Of ripe wheat These are strung
together with smaller stones. round and
oblons Of different sizes.
Here IS one Of the most popular de-
signs and the price is only 81: In width
the chain is about one inch and its
foundation IS half a dozen strands OF
fine black sewing silk running length
wise Crossing these strands diagonally
every two inches Is a three-eighths OF
an inch wide band formed OF a solid mesh
OF cut steel beads. A companion chain
10 this is made OF gold beads on strands
OF white silk. A feature OF some OF the
most stylish chains IS the size Of the
stones. many Of which are one inch and
more In diameter. An example. for in
stance. costing S. showed huge round
nat topazes strung at four-inch intervals
on very slender gold chain. which SUD-
ported here and there a tiny topaz.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-19
POTOMAC BOAT CLUB SMOKER
Aquatic Champions Enjoy Evening
at Carroll Hall.
Col. John A. Joyce Gives Political
MonOIOgue and Vocal solos En-
Hven Entertainment.

Members Of the Potomac Boat Club
made merry AZ their annual smoker az
Carroll Institute Han last evening. With
a programme Of varied musical and hu-
morous numbers. enlivened by a few
athletic events the aquatic champions OF
the District enjoyed the evening
Col John A. Joyce opened the enter
tainment by reclting a political mono
lOgue for the boatmen. Vocal selections
were given by Messrs. McQuRde, BictoId.
Edmunds. Duffy. Pendert, Yarman, ST.
card. and Dugan, the clubs Octette
George O'COnnor scored a success with
his coon songs. and was recalled for an
encore
W. c. Jones was well received for his
feats In Iegerdemain. and Messrs- J.
Merkling and Pierce earned prolonged
applause in their One-act sketch BLACK
and White"
A stag supper was served and refresh
ments enjoyed during the performance.
The feature Of the entertainment proved
10 be the closing number on the pro
gramme Joe" Turner. champion mid
dle-weight wrestler Of the South. and
Frye King tussled for thirty minutes on
the mat. and the bout was declared a
draw.
The set-to furnished sport Tor the su-
dience. and frequently the men were ap-
plsuded for a neatly turned trick
Willie Ryan. known In pDgilistlc circles
as a clever boxer. appeared IN a new
role. and for ten minutes skipped rope at
a rapid pace.