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The Washington bee., 1909-05-15
PARENTS MEETING

A Parents Meeting was held in
the First Baptist Church, Deanwood,
District of Columbia, on the 9TH in
slant, by the teachers of Deanwood
school, Miss Isabelle Kinner, prin-
cipal
Fully two hundred parents and
friends were present. Mrs. Maria
Hayson, through whose untiring
efforts the present school came into
existence, delivered an interesting
address. Among those present were
Rev. z. T. Broadus, Rev. Mills,
Mr.. Bagby, Mr.. and Mrs. Lacy, Mr..
and Mrs. Saunders, Mr.. and Mrs.
Watson, Mr.. Wesley, Mr.. Hill, Mrs.
E. Jackson, Mrs. Knight, Mrs. Gray,
Mrs. Bundy, Mrs. Dodson, Mrs.
PIummer, Mr.. and Mrs. Shepherd,
Mrs. Broadus, Mrs. Neil, Mr.. Thorn
as, Mr.. and Mrs. Coates, Mrs. Nc
Gales, and Mrs. Lazenberry.
Refreshments were served by the
teachers, Miss I. Sidney, Miss M. F.
Alexander, Mr.. G. B. Key, Mr.. l..
S. Turner, Miss l. c. Plummer and
Miss l. Kinner
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ENDS CONFERENCE YEAR

ENDS CONFERENCE YEAR
The closing of the ministerial con-
ference year was a special feature
of the service at Galbraith African
Methodist Episcopal Zion Church.
9th street, northwest, last Sunday
night. Rev. S. L. Corrothers has
served the church continuously for
seven years, having been appointed
there by Bishop Clinton in 1902,
when the debt was $I7,5oo. He has
reduced it to less than $4,000 in ad-
dition to paying the annual current
expenses, remodeling the building
and laying a new corner stone at a
cost of 81, 500, increasing the congrc
cation to ove1 300 members and or
ganizing 2 number of working aux
iliaries.
The members unanimously voted
to petition the present presiding bish
op. ]. w. Smith, to reapoint him for
another year to continue his work to
close out the bonded debt. 1t was de-
cided that hereafter the Board OF
Trustees is to assume the payment of
the premiums on insurance policies
carried by aged members who have
no relatives or others to assist them
in making their payments, and to
provide room rent for them when
they become unable to provide for
themselves.
1t was arranged for Bishop Smith
to preach to the congregation at II
o'clock tomorrow morning. DR..
Corrothers will preach his farewell
sermon at 8 o'clock p. m, and leave
for conference next Tuesday.
Mr.. Charles w. Proctor, an old
citizen of this District, and well
known in hotel circles, is an inmate
of the Freedman's Hospital. He is
slowly convalescing from a compIi-
cation of physical troubles.
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YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN
ASSOCIATION NOTES

Effects of Sundays Meeting
The effects of DR.. Washington's
Young Mems Christian Association
speech was like magic. Many sub
scribers called at the Young Mems
Christian Association Office, Monday
and paid their subscriptions, and
have been calling and paying up each
day this week.
Senator Murray Crane, of Massa-
chusetts, sent in his check Monday
for $3.50. and others have followed
The receipts from Sundays meet
ing in the way of silver offerings at
the door, and cash in envelopes.
amounted to over 5000.
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College Chapel
May 23, 1909, $3.50 p. m, Bacca-
laureate Sermon, College Chapel.
May 25, 1909, 2:3o D. m, Class
Day Exercises, College Chapel.
May 20, 1909, 1000 a. m, General
Alumni Meeting, College Chapel.
May p, 1909, ZOO p. M, Com
mencement Exercises, Court Street
Baptist Church.
You are cordially invited.
The Washington bee., 1909-05-15

The friendly wave which is passing
from one section of our land to an
other has brought about this change
of heart which makes one render to
Caesar the things which are Cae-
sar's."
The Washington bee., 1909-05-15

Nowhere else does ice cream soda
taste as good as at the drug store OF
Board and Mcclure, IoI2A 18th
street, northwest. That explains
why they are always so crowded
around there.
The regular annual excursion of
the congregation and friends Of St.
Luke's Church, will take place on
Wednesday, July 2Ist, 1909.
Mrs. Tarquenia Middleton, return
'ed to this city last week after an en-
joyable trip to Richmond, Virginia.
Miss Grace Ambrey spent some
days last week visiting friends in
Baltimore.
Mrs L. Z. Johnson has returned
to the city we'll pleased with her
visit to Baltimore.
After visiting this and other cities,
Mrs. NJ. A. McAdoo has returned
. 10 her home in Boston.
Mrs. Francis H. James who has
been visiting her home in this city,
has returned to Richmond, Virginia.
DR.. J. NJ. Keats has returned to
his home in this city, after visiting
Philadelphia.
Mr.. Walter Gillis. of Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, was in the city not
long ago attending the funeral of
his brother.
Miss Mary Burrill has returned to
the city, delighted with her visit to
Philadelphia.
Miss Ida Contee, who has been
very sick, is able to resume her
school duties again, to the gratifica-
xtion of her many friends.
Miss G. B. Maxheld, of 1929 First
street, northwest, who has been sick
is slowly improving Her many
friends wish her a speedy recovery.
Miss Louisa Jefferson, of this city
was visiting friends in Philadelphia
not long ago.
The friends of Mrs. Minnie A.
Minor, of Messmore Place, are glad
TO know that she is able to be out
again, after having been ill some
time.
Full particulars will appear in our
advertising columns. River View
Park has been selected, but a sub
sequent excursion will be given
either to Somerset Beach or to Wash
ington Park, as the friends and pa
irons of the church may elect.
Don forget to have your prescrip-
tons filled at the Board and Mcclure
Pharmancy on I4th street, between
Tea and You. Then both you and
your physician will be satisfied.
H. c. Tyson, of the Sixth Audi
or's office, is now an $1,000 clerk,
having been promoted last week.
Mrs. Charles w. Chesnutt, of
Cleveland, was a guest last Saturday
and Sunday, of her sister Mrs. Henry
&C. Tyson.
The Colored Republican Club, of
New York, will give its annual ban
suet the last of this month. A num-
,er of Washington men have receiv-
ed invitations.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter A. Pinch
back have taken a fiat on You street,
near 18th.
Governor Pinchback, after several
weeks illness, during which he was
confined to his home, is now able to
be out, and is much improved
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STRENGTH IN UNION

The State of Ohio, through its leg
stature, extended the hand of friend
ship to Alabama, when the Confed-
crate flags were returned.
The flags, which belonged to the
Alabama Rife Scouts, were captured
by the 4th Ohio Cavalry and held.
The Washington bee., 1909-05-15
FOR RENT

3 rooms, front, back; furnished.
Will rent single or in suite. 1924 You
street, northwest. Single lady or
gentleman preferred.
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MEMS CLUB OF ST. LUKES
PARISH

At the regular monthly meeting of
the Mems Club of St. Luke's Par
ish, last Monday evening, Mr.. T. r.
Clark read a very excellent and H.
structive paper on the Negro soldier.
The Washington bee., 1909-05-15

WASHINGTON PARK
This beautiful park has collection never before
offered the Washinon public is located ten miles
from Washington the Potomac River The Scenic Railway
with its electric power plant for 1000 lgha Figure The
Caroussel double-decke with attachments and TO-
Theaer Penny Arcadum, Moving Pictures Shooting
Gallery Dairy Lunch Depot and Buffet Dancing Pavilion
Pool and Billiard Hail. and forty of Shady Des
The River Queen makes daily trips Washington Park at 10
and ?, O. and p. M
For particulars address Jefferson General Manager Sew
enth and Streets Wharf
The Washington bee., 1909-05-15
FOR RENT

One good room, with the use of
the kitchen for single lady. Apply
on premises, 400 Q street, northwest.
or Thomas Walker, sos 5th street,
northwest.
The Washington bee., 1909-05-15
Excursion Season For 1909

Steamer River Queen Washington Park
Steamer Jane Moseey Norfolk, Baltimore Landings
down the Potomac River.
Books for charter the River Queen Jane
Moseley
Secure your dates before they all taker
The Washington bee., 1909-05-15
CITY HALL LUNCH ROOM.

OIIE HALL LUNIH KOOM
OPEN DAILY FSOM 9 A. NJ. TO P NJ
THIS IS A FIRST-CLASS LUNCH ROOM. EVERYTHING
TO APPEASE YOUR Appel TIE
CONfMODIOUS DINING RC OMS FOR THE PUBLIC AND
THE BAR ASSOCIATION. HOT AND COLD LUNCHES
QUICKLY SERVED
CITY HALL LUNCH ROOM,
MRS. AL TOPPER. PROPRIETRESS
The Washington bee., 1909-05-15

Southern Medicine Co.,
Atlauta, Ga.
Gentlemen:
wish to say that my hair was only about
three inches long and so kinky stiff and
harsh l could not manage it at all, but afte
nsing two jars ofyouT Her tru-line have as
pretty suit Of hair as any lady in Atlanta. !
wish every orewith curly or kinky hair knew
of this wonderful HeT-tTu line.
Yours Tespe ctfully,
Miss LOWE Mayes
Marietta ST. Atlanta, Ga.
The Washington bee., 1909-05-15

her Tu-EInG
For The Hair
THE GREAT HAIR GROWER
EIER-TRU-LINE emoves dau-
druff. Cures all skin and scalp
diseases, makes the HAIR soft
and glossy and stops it from
falling out.
HER-TRU-LINE penetrates to
the roots of the HAIR, gives it
new life and vigor, causing it to
take on new and rapid
growth.
Large jars so cents at all drug
stores and by our special agents.
Sample box mailed to any ad-
dress on receipt of five two-cent
stamps.
Agents wanted everywhere to
sell this wonderful HAIR
GROWER.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07
Value of Laughter.

Having vainly tried many and va
rious remedies to restore to health a
business man whom 1 know and who
had fallen into a morbid condition
owing to years Of overwork, famous
Baltimore physician at last persuad-
Ell his patient to take a course OF
funny stories, one at each meal. with
an extra two at dinner" said a Bal
timore man. 1.-The patient, a solemn
and gloomy fellow, at first rebelled
but finally, falling in with the idea
adopted the course recommended and
was in the end restored to health
the effect CT laughter being entirely
to change his mental and bodily con-
dition. Laughter, in fact, is one Of the
cheapest and most effective of medi-
oines, breaking up stagnation of mind
and body and sending a healthy vi
bration through ones system. There
is very little the matter with the man
who can enjoy a hearty laugh."-
Nashville Tennesseean.
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His Order.

"Does your husband belong to any
club. Mrs Dubbley?'
-<one but the knights of the Mys-
tie stairway"
Tile Mystic Stairway? never
heard OF that order"
You're lucky. The members are
pledged TO help the brother who
needs help to reach home and to car
r. him upstairs, provided they are
able to trust themselves on step that
10 round and round, and after that to
try and make his wife believe that
h's was seized with sudden illness and
that they administered an overdose of
brandy or something Of the kind for
the purpose of reviving him.-Chicago
Record Herald.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07
Yong Man Shot From Ambush.

Charleston. July 3.-Mr. Willie
Heriott, a young man about 21 years
or age, and a resident of Mt. Pleas
ant, was shot from ambush about one
mile above that place Thursday
night, the bullet hitting him near the
temple. Fortunately the bullet
struck the bone in a way that caused
l. to glance, and Mr.. Heriott went
back TO work the next morning. The
general theory is that the shot was
fired with the intent to rob the young
man, who carried some cash receipts
back to Mt. Pleasant every night.
Other robberies have occurred at or
near that place. A search is being
made by posse with blood hounds.
The assailant has not been captured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

London paper recently offered a
series of prizes for the best tongue
twisting' sentences. The prize win
ming contributions are:
The bleak breeze blighted the
bright broom blossoms.
Two toads totally tired tried to trot
to Tedbury.
Strict, strong Stephen Stringer
shared slickly silky snakes.
Susan shineth shoes and socks
socks and shoes shines Susan. She
ceaseth shening shoes and socks. for
shoes and socks shock Susan.
A haddock haddock, a black
spotted haddock: a black spot on the
black back of a black spotted had
dock.
oliver Oglethorp ogled an owl and
an oyster. Did oliver Oglethorr
ogle an owl and an oyster? II Oliver
Oglethorp ogled an owl and an oys-
ter. where are the owl and the oys.
ter oliver Ogethorp ogled ?-Chicagc
Tribune.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07
REARRESrED AT PRISON DOOR
Safc-BlOwer, Completing Term at At.
Ianta, Objected TO Returning to
This State.

Atlanta. Ca, July 2.-Declaring
that he would die before he would he
taken back to South Carolena for
trial, Thomas Lacey. alias Newark
Tony" a professional blower,
who today completed a five-year sem
tence In the Federal prison here and
who was Immediately arrested on a
warrant charging him with burglary
In Marlboro County, S. c., gave a
couple or officers a lively half hour
before he was subdued. 1t was nec-
essary to hand-cuff and double
shackle Lacey. He was taken to
South Carolina this evening by Off,
Ger w. H. Sondley. Of that State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07
Makino q Bolt For IL.

The monotony of crime In the po-
lice stations Is relieved oftener than
Is generally supposed by an infusion
of unexpected humor This happy fac.
ulty OF tickling the magistrates sense
or huInor won n prisoner in q police
station his liberty the other day.
The prisoner had told the magistrate
that he was locksmith by trade, and
the magistrate asked:
well. were you OH business I'm this
gambling house at 2 o'clock I'm the
morningf"
Yes. your honor" replied the pris.
oner calmly. II was making a bolt TO,
the door,"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07
Millions in Half Burned Stumps.

The pine barrens are to be turned
into gold through the magic touch of
the chemists hand, and the land that
has been so forbidding will be render
ed fit for cultivation.
A few years ago the suggestion that
these billions Of charred pine stumps
possessed the slightest value would
have been derided. One dollar an
acre has been considered a prohibi.
tive price for the lands thus encum-
bered. and the man possessed of suf-
fcient hardihood to settle amid the
barrens was regarded with mingled
pity and suspicion as to his mental
soundness. Many of these settlers
made good, it is true, but the pros
pect was terrifying to thousands of
others who would have fiocked into
the country had it not been for the
time and labor involved in digging
out the old stumps and destroying
them.
All this will shortly be changed.
With the rapid depletion of the Nor
way pine forests and the consequent
falling off in the source of supply Of
by-products, inventive genius began
to assert itself The pine stumps, rich
In resinous properties and turpentine,
lad long been regarded with interest
by chemists, who believed that they
could be converted into a source of
wealth. How to Go this was the prob
lem confronting them, which appears
to have received practical solution.
And In the working on. of this prob
lem wonders have been performed
that make Aladdin's lamp appear
commonplace by comparison.
Destructive distillation is the pro-
cess employed in securing turpentine
and by-products from these pine
stmps that once were regarded as a
curse, but are now hailed as a new
source of wealth. The SHREDDED and
broken wood is piled on cars capable
OF holding about two cords each and
rur into huge retorts The intense heat
encountered here drives out the pitch
and tar as we'll as the moisture, leav-
ins In place of the two cords of wood
some thirty bushels of excellent char
coal.
The fluids are subjected to chemi-
cal treatment which separates the
turpentine from the tar. The former
Is then carried through pipes to &
copper worm, not unlike those en-
ployed in distilling liquor, where t is
condensed and flows into tanks. Hy
siphon process the water is re-
moved from the turpentine. and the
latter is ready to be refined.--From
Turning Pine Barrens into Cold" in
July Technical World Magazine
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07
WRECK WIPES OUT FAMILY.
Railway Escapes Liability, as None
Survive to Enter Damage Suit.

Jefferson City, Mo-, July BY the
killing Of the entire family, a railway
company has escaped liability for the
payment of damages for the death of
Philip Ragel, his wife and their min
or sons. Suit was brought for s15,-
900 by the administrator of the es-
tate.
According to the Missouri Supreme
Court, the company is left free from
damages, because the entire family
was wiped out by the fatal wreck, no
person who had the right to main
tain suit to final judgment against
the company surviving.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

wisacky. July 3.-we have been
having very heavy rains for the past
xhvse weeks and farmers have had
- uSe the most heroic efforts to con-
Uuer the grass.
The corn crops In this section are
very good. Cotton Is small for this
time OF the year. and In some places
ehc fertilizers do not seem to be pro-
fducing the desired effect.
The heclth Of the community Is
moderately good at this time.
The boys and girls have returned
frcm college and seem to be enjoying
7lfs, attending pienics and parties and
o4hsr amusements.
1kr. w. c. williams. OF Summerton.
vinhed here thes week. He reports
uocd crops In his locality. He came
90 be present at the family reunion
~ hls mothers sevensy-fifth birth
~. All the children and grand chill
arsn were present. except J. s. VIII
uanls and fa.nely. Of Tlmmonsville.
Miss sadee McCutcheon. of Bishop
vWs. has been visiting friends here
- week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

What seems to be a case of brutal
murder occurred Thursday afternoon
at Warrenville. Josh Crews shot and
instantly killed his wife, or para
mour Mary Crews, colored, while she
They had parted a few days ago; and
Mary Crews had refused to see her
paramour for several days. He went
ID the window near which she was
standing and tried to get a conversa-
ton with her, but she turned away.
Ac she turned he fired through the
window with a shotgun which he car
ried. killing her instantly. He es-
capped, and has not yet been captured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07
Tempered Grace Before Meat.

(From the New Orleans States.)
Fifty years ago, when Golden was
lighting in England for the overthrow
OF the protective system and the re-
peal of the corn laws, he predicted
that after the establishment of the
policy of free trade British working
man would enjoy the luxury of hav-
ing wheat bread on their tables. This
prophecy was soon verified, and today
the cost Of living is very much less
In Great Britain than in the United
states. Men who are old enough re-
call the condition of british workmen
before the days of Cobden's great re-
form are not among those in England
VINO favor return to protective tar
IFS. One of them in recent letter to
the London Daily News recalls the
grace before meat" which his father
frequently used when everybody ate
protected bread. 1t ran as follows:
o Heavenly Father, bless us
And keep us all alive;
There are ten of us TO dinner,
And food for only five.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07
Farm Fire EXtinguisher.

Take 10 pounds OF common salt
and pounds of muriate Of ammonia.
Dissolve in 4 gallons of water. When
dissolved bottle it and keep 1T for an
emergency. In' case of a fire one or
more bottles should be thrown into
the flames with such force as to break
them. The gases that are generated
smother the flames. This very
effective way OF fighting fire before 1t
has made much progress. Every home
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

Mrs. Oatcrop-"Joshua says in this
letter he writes from college that he
caught gastritis and wuz laid up three
or four days"
Farmer Oatcrop-"Waal, gastritis
must be crack pitcher If Josh
couldn't hold i'm. Josh was tn best
ketcher the village team ever had."-
Chicago News.
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Rather Sharp.

The pretty girl wore one of those
wide hats that resemble the blade of
buzz saw. AS she passed the young
man in the narrow doorway the rough
edge of the hat skinned his cheek.
"Ah, there, Percy she called viva
ciously. "Just tell them that you saw
me-"
The young man felt his stinging
cheek.
mo SIS" he said, grimly, "I guess
I'd better tell them that you sawed
me."-Exchange
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07
euMrY Correspondence.
- of Interest," From an Parts OF
oaz.ter and Adjoining Counties.


NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.
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ono& In case Of items of unusual
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oasl. telephone or telegraph. Such
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1eur Of going TO press. Wednesdays
Dapsr 10 printed Tuesday afternoon
und Saturdays paper Friday after
assa.
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The Mutual Life Insurance Company
of New York: +. III. Hyatt, Manager
For South Carolina.
The following letter speaks for it,
self:
Manning, S. c., June Is, 1903.
Mr.. Isaac M. Loryea, Special Agent
Clarendon and Sumter, the Mutual
Life Ins. Co., of y. Y, Manning,
S. c.
? Dear Sir: In receiving through your
hands your Company's check in set
uement of Policy No. 361,O27 issued
May "a, 1883 at age of 46 for $1,000
90, 20-payment, 2O-year dividend plan
which matured May oath. 1909, it af-
fords me pleasure to say that the set
tlement has been perfectly satisfac-
tory to me in every way. and your at
tention in the premises is duly appre-
ciated. Yours very truly.
(Signed) EVAN L. WILKINS.