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The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
CROWDS At MOUNT ST. ALBAN.
Chaplain Brown breaches at Open
air Service.

Nearly 100 men. women. and children
gathered on the lawn az Mount St. AIban
yesterday afternoon TO attend the open
air service conducted by Rev. Henry A.
Brown. L. s. A. chaplain al Fort NIyer.
A pretty feature Of the service was the
marching OF the supplied choir across
the lawns from ST. Adams Chapel 20 the
southwest corner OF the cathedral
grounds. where the services were held.
In addition 70 the choir. section Of the
United States Marine Band furnished
instrumental music
Canon Bratenahl and Minor Canon
Creighill. OF the cathedral. assisted Chap
lain Brown. who spoke on Faith he
reviewed the lives OF many Bible char
acters whose faith has made them stand
out in the history OF religion for nearly
1000 years"
Chaplain Brown said faith was one OF
the greatest assets that the world has. so
far as the future welfare OF the soul Is
concerned He dwelt at length on fidelity,
and said that its relation 10 faith was
so close that one who possessed faith
must necessarily possess fidelity
When you are ill." continued the chap
lain, you send for a physician. because
you have faith In his ability 20 cure you
The same may be said OF the lawyer.
When you need legal counsel you have
faith IN your attorney. When you con-
slider the future OF your soul. you should
have faith IN Christ. for He alone can
give salvation"
At the conclusion OF Chaplain Browns
sermon the congregation remained stand
ing, while the choir sang a receSsional
hymn on their return to the chapel The
visitors inspected the buildings and the
broken ground upon which viii eventually
stand the National Cathedral
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
PASTOR And WIFE IN PULPIT
Rev. Mr.. and Rev. Mrs. Ferguson
Each Preach a Sermon.
Both Give Views on the brotherhood
OF Man at Peoples Church
in Pythfan Temple.

For the first time IN Washington, a
man and his wife, each a minister OF the
gospel yesterday preached from the same
pulpit. and from the same text.
Rev Charles Ferguson and his wife.
Rev. Georgia Ferguson. gave sermons at
the Peoples Church, Ii Pythian Temple.
yesterday morning. The Peoples Church
was organized seventeen years ago BY
Rev. d.. Alexander Kent. who had been
rector Of All Souls Unitarian Church. al
Fourteenth and L streets northwest.
which President Taft now attends. Il
was through Dr. Kents efforts that Al
Souls Church was built
Rev. DR.. Kent held liberal views re-
garding the subjects he should preach
upon. and these views were not in accord
with those Of the congregation. he be-
Neved ministers should preach on topics
OF the times and on the practical brother
hood OF man.
DR.. Kent incorporated many OF the
Unitarian Oeliefs IN his new church
At present the new church holds its
services in Pythian Temple. but its mem
bers state they Will erect an edifice in
the near future, which will compare with
l-AGA VI any OllAcE Etl.ElOAS ORGANIZATION
IN the District, and that Il viii be large
enough 20 accommodate 1000 persons.
Rev Mr.. Ferguson and Rev. Mrs Fer
guson dwelt upon the future church home
in their sermons. They said the congre-
cation was growing 50 fast IN Washing
ton that the time is approaching xhen a
church edihce will be needed. Rev. Mrs
Ferguson opened the services by prayer.
which was followed by the reading OF
Scriptures by Rev. Mr.. Ferguson.
Kew. Mr.. Ferguson and Rev. Mrs. Fer
guson stated In their sermons that the
Peoples Church believed in the practical
brotherhood Of man.
Since the death OF Rev. Dr. Kent. which
occurred last December. several candi-
dates for the pastorate OF the church have
preached al Pythian Temple A short
time ago the church organization elected
Rev. Mr.. and Rev. Mrs. Ferguson as their
pastors.
- the close Of the services yesterday
morning six additional trustees We're
elected, as follows: Charles Greathouse.
Mrs. George H Shfbley. Mrs. Spencer
Heath, Mrs. Talbot. Mr.. Bergman, and
Mr.. Dakin.
The new pastors. who formerly resided
IN New York, where they were instru-
mental 70 building one Of the largest
churches OF that city. are residing at do
A street southeast
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
Little Children.
sshirron Herald.

Editor TIE Washington Herald.
There is no place ike home. sweet
home. and there is nothing under the sun
that can make home happier than the
presence Of little children.
Little children are the tie that binds
the hearts of father and mother And I
dare say there Is not a spark Of real hap
piness in that home which is not grsced
with the presence OF a little boy or girl
And our sympathy goes out for those IN
fortunate ones whose homes have not been
blessed with these little angels. TIE wife
always loves 10 have something 20 play
with. and a sweet little baby Is 20 her
what toys are 70 children. The sight of
the little baby keeps her in constant
memory OF papa: and II there be no
baby IN the home she naturally must
have something 10 keep her company
while husband is away attending 10 his
daily business
The result OF Il all IS that she selects
little poodle dog or a tomcat 10 keep
her company in the absence CT papa
And, sad 20 think % II. many OF the
wealthy women OF America seen 70 put
these pet animals far ahead OF human
souls Would IL not be betrer-and We
-e LlLc -lLlA n DLLLc-l NAY G-lLCLAD- see
Il IN that lght-to adopt some poor little
orphan boy OF girl rather than lavish
such hnery as diamond cellars and other
very costly things on dogs and cats
The wOuld-be mothers owe Il 20 their
God. their neighbors. and themselves alike
70 care for those who are unable 10 care
FOR themselves Remember that God has
blessed you IN order that you may bless
others.
OF the little orphan boy. adopted IN
your home, you may some day realize
that you reared great ard just Presi-
dent OF the United States OF the little
girl-thOugh born Of humble pare1ts-you
may raise one Of the greatest women OF
the world OF the deg and car you can
never make anything. Let ne entreaJ
you 10 seek real human babies for yoCr
pets. These viii make your homes happy.
There are places where YOU may get
these little ones for the mere asking: and
II is 10 be earnestly hoped that the
wealthy women viii take more kindly 70
the orphan child rather than the little
dog and cat. f0r there IS nothing 10 them
Moses. who was adopted BY King
Pharaoh's daughter. was born Of poor
parents, but ne grew 70 be one Of the
greatest men OF hts time.
= C. CUNNINGHAM
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
Care Of the Teeth.

Editor Ths Washington Herald:
While visiting your city recently
my attention was attracted 10 an
article n q Washington newspaper en-
tilted Proper Care OF the Teeth
Some very dangerous advice was given.
and duty impels me 20 write 70 YOU ln
regard 70 the matter The dangerous ad-
vice 70 which I refer was IN the use OF
acids for cleansing the teeth and remov-
ing tartar. II is a scientifically proven
fact that acids are the most pernicious
and destructive agents 20 teeth substance.
and the capable, up-to-date dentist. in
bis efforts 10 preserve the teeth and pre-
vent their decay, is wsg!ng constant war
fare against acids IN the mouth.
There are three classes OF acids which
are recognized as having been the most
prolific cause OF decay-mineraI. fruit. and
bacterial acids.
Mineral acids. such as sulphurlc (ol
OF vitrioD. hydrochloric Cnuriatic). and
nitric, are most deadly in their effects
upon tooth. Place q tooth in even
weak solution OF either or these acids and
il viii be destroyed in q short time.
SUPhuric acid Is the most powerful OF
~-aN 4---A--- 81 aus ---- 144-l-- UllE u
acid salts OF this element. was formerly
used as an ingredient IN tooth powders
and worked sad havoc on the teeth in
the past
Prot Charles A. Bracket. OF the dental
department OF harvard University. some
years ago first called attention 10 the
injurious action OF alum. and az the pres
ent time II would be considered malprac-
tice on the part OF a dentist 70 sdvise its
use as recommended IN the article re-
fcrred TO Hence. my desire 10 correct
the information given the numerous
readers The article also says. For
summer use, the most delicious and the
best dentifrice Is the strawberry" DR..
Joseph Head. OF the dental department
OF the University or Pennsylvania, has
demonstrated BY scientific experiments
that fruit acids. even n weakened soIu-
uons. viii destroy the enamel OF the teeth
DR.. Head placed freshly extracted teeth
IN various weakened solutions Of fruit
acids. such as raspberry. strawberry.
grape fruit. &c. and found that IN a
comparatively short time the surface OF
the enamel had become OF a soft. cheese
Ike consistency. When this cheese-like
layer was washed o. seraped OF the
enamel beneath remained nicely polished
and was apparently uninjured. This same
process VIII take place IN the mouth #
strawberry Is crushed On q brush. ths
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
MONEY AT 5 PER CENT
Loaned on ID. c. Real Estate.
HEISkELL a HeLERANs
1863 Is sf.

teeth then rubbed and rinssd with var,
water as advised 20 the article Ths
teeth thus cared FOR VIII be cleansed By
the removal OF a superficial layer OF
enamel, the teeth appear nicely polished
and apparently uninjUred. but you can
compute the amount OF destruction which
VII take place even BY the occasional use
OF this method OF heroic cleansing with
strawberry acid. fun strength.
The article also apparently gives ap-
proval 70 or sanctions the use OF hydro
chlOric acid Tor The removal OF the dark
deposits on the teeth" This suggestion
10 the ordinary reader IS most pernicious.
as hydrochlogsc acid will disintegrate the
teeth very quickly.
IN the past a great deal OF harm has
been done 10 the teeth through the use
OF the digestive tonic, tincture OF chloride
Of iron. SO much harm has been done
that now even the least Informed among
the laity know the danger 10 the teeth
from this tonic, and they are very careful
n It's use. II is usually taken. a few
orops IL water. through a glass tube, OF
biCarbOnate OF soda IS Tinsed about ths
teeth before and after its use. Iron s.
not IN the least injurious 70 the teeth
The teeth may be kept in contact with
iron for almost any length OF time and
absolutely no IL results follow The de-
structive agent in tincture % chloride oc
iron 3 hydrOchloric acid When the
diluted solution OF Jhis tonic containing
hydrochlOrlc acid viii cause such damage
you can understand why. as a dentist. 7
wish 10 correct the suggestion of IFS
use BY the Ordinary layman FOR the
removal o. dark deposits on teeth
CHARLES v. RODGERS. D. y p
Bosto1. MAzS. MAy .. i8
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
"SANEJ0LY4" AGAIN INDORSED
Good Citizenship League Meets at
Juvenile Court.
Wards of the Institution Adopt
Constitution, Declaring for the
Spread of Truth and Honesty.

Several hundred boys and girls. mem
bers OF the Good Citizenship League. com
posed OF wards OF the Juvenile Court, at
the regular Sunday afternoon meeting
held Yesterday in the courthouse, 1916 F
street northwest by a unanimous vote
passed a resolution commencing the idea
for q safe and sane patriotic celebration
on the Fourth OF July, and the members
adopted the following as its constitution:
We believe in good citizenship and
viii do all In our power to spread the
principles OF truth. honesty, morality. in
dustry, and obedience 10 law among all
our friends and associates. We promise
further TO dc all We can to prevent Dro-
family and to encourage the habit CT total
abstinence from all kinds OF Intoxicating
beverages among all our associates"
An illustrated temperance talk was
given by Chief Probation Oncer .Zed II
Copp. Assistant Probation officers John r
Dillon and Mrs. Gertrude 3. Darwin. who
talked 70 the children on the value OF liy-
Ing clean and law-abiding lives. while
Court officer William A. Hickey explained
the advantages 10 be gained by being a
good citizen contrasted with that OF the
undesirable citizen.
Miss c. W Herbert, an assistant libra
rian OF the Public Library, distributed
books. A Fourth OF July programme is
being arranged by the league for its meet
ing Sunday. July 4, ct the court building
Judge William II. De Lacy Is on leave
Of absence in Chicago. and during hIs
stay from the city Judge Thomas II. Cal
Ian OF the Municipal Court. will preside
at the Juvenile Court.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
PREPS CHOOSE OFFICERS.
Thirteen Berths Filled at George
town Athletic Elections.

town Athletic Elections.
The election OF the executive officers
OF the Georgetown Prep Athletic Assocla-
ton for the coming year. held yes1er-
day morning. was hotly contested by the
different classes which had candidates up
for the respective Offices.
For the three leading Jobs Only mem
bers OF the Second Prep class were per
mitted 10 run. but even here there were
two candidates for the presidency. VIII
liam Cohin. a Maryland boy. finally win
ming out over the crew captain. Benja-
min Brady. by a small margin.
Third Prep got three OF the manager
ships to Second Preps' two. while Fourth
Prep got three OF the assistants Jobs 20
Third Preps- two. The outcome Of some
OF the elections was exceedingly surpris-
ing. as # was believed that the upper
classes would carry on the honors easily.
The officers elected were as follows.
President, William Cohnl Second Prep.
Maryland; secretary. Ludwig Baumer.
Second Prep. New York; treasurer, Ben
jamin Brady. Second Prep. Ohio: man
ager baseball. Thomas Jessup. Second
Prep. Indiana manager crew, Edward
Dahil, Third Prep. Connecticut manager
football, John Langmuir. Second Prep.
Canada; manager track. Patrick Clark.
Third Prep. Washington State; manager
basketball Harry Nawn. Third Prep.
Massachusetts. assistant manager base
bah. Albert Graham. Fourth Prep. Penn
sylvania-; assistant manager crew, Carl
Rodriguez. Fourth Prep. New York: as
slstant manager football. William Con-
ner. Third Prep, Virginia; assistant man
ager track. Patrick O'Brien. Third Prep
Pennsylvania; assistant manager basket
ball. John Wurtz. Fourth Prep. Pennsyl-
Vania
The financial report showed the associa-
ton 20 be somewhat in debt. and steps
we're taken 20 clear or all dedcits as
soon as possible. On account OF the
criticism OF some OF the events OF the
past year. IL is expected that a member
OF the faculty VIII be given the direction
OF the finances in the future.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
LEGAL NOTICES.
ROBERT S. HUME. AttoFnsy.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
of Columbia Florence Rosella Casey trustee and e.
ecutrix of the estate q Rosanna C. Young deceased
under her last wiz and testament complainant Va
Harriet A. steuett ct al. defendants Equity No
&48L-The object Of this suit Is 20 establish title
By adverse possession Of that certain piece Of real
estate n the District n Columbia known as rart Of
original lot numbered tTenty-seTeu rlD, in square
numbered Two hundred and thirty-one CID. de-
scTlbed as follows: Beginning az the southeast
corner of said lot; thence norsh along the lire of
Fourteenth street twenty-five ~ feet thence west
one hundred and seventy Q1W feet one QJ inch 70
the rear Inc Of sad lot and the public alley
thence south ten ll0 feet 10 rho southwest corner
Of said lot; thence east scTenty-two 2 feet, thence
south fifteen % feet 70 the south line Of said lot
thence east along said south lire 10 said street and
the plaee q beginning. 70 obtain a decree declaring
said te % be gcod in fec simple in said complain
ant By of said adverse possession and TO en-
idn the oeiendants herein mentioned from setting
up any claim 20 ssid real estate On motion of the
complainant Il Is THIS sth day Of May A. ID. 1903.
ordered that said defendants Harriet A. Sterrett,
RebecCa Sterrett Carroll Augusta r Thoupson
Mary H. sterrett. Francis Harrison Inloos. Harriet
;. Haines, Emily Z. Alcorn. Charles =. Inloos.
Samuel ;. Carroll, William Haines. Edwin G. Al
corn. and each q them II living and If dead then
Their and each q their unknown heirs. Aenees. and
oeTisees. the unknown heirs alienees and deEisees
Of Sareh c. s Sterrett. and the unknown heirs.
Allenees. and deYisees OF Isaac s Sterrett and
zach of them. cause their sppesranoe 10 be entered
VI 1SLui1 IAe RUE Jay next eAtlt ne
lortleth day, exclusive Of Sundays and legal hoi-
days. occurring after the day ~ the first publication
OF this order good Tor liking Slcn time having
been shown TO the satisfaction Of the court; other
wise the cause viii be proceeded with IN case q
default Provided copy Of this order be published
at least once week for three successive weeks IN
AHy and once a week for two successive weeks N
June prior 20 said return day IN the Washington
Law Reporter and The Washington Herald By
the Court: JOB BARNARD. Justice. true
copy-rcst. lSealD j. r. YOUNG, Clerk. BY
F. T. CUNNINGHAM. Asst Clerk.
myi0 II "A ieT Il
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
The Servant Question.

Editor he Washington Herald:
I was attracted a few days ago BY an
article capucned. Good BIistresses Can
Keep Servants" in large type. appear
ing IL q local daily
The subject caught my attention and
interest. because. for the last twelve
years have been engaged IN the business
OF selecting domestic help and obtaining
positions tor those who need them. Ny
position IS proprietor OF one OF the lead
ing intelligence Offices OF this city has
brought ne IN such a contact with both
the employer and the servant as 10 give
me keen insight into matters domestic.
and I am well acquainted with the
troubles and needs OF each
What is said IN the quotation above
mentioned, namely, that good mistresses
can keep servants" Is generally true.
but not always. Sometimes II happens
that It is the servants fault-not the
employers.
The reasons why good mistresses" can
keep their servants and bad miStresses
cannot, is very ably set forth in the
article referred 70.
To begin with. any solution OF the
servant problem which proceeds upon the
theory that domestic servants are IN
Ike the rest OF humanity IN feeling. in
desire and physical makeup, Is wrong
and must inevitably fail Servants have
their rights and their privileges. such as
they are, and when ignored and disre-
garded by the mistress OF the house. dis
satisfaction follows. as q matter OF
course.
During my experience in The last
twelve years. the reasons most frequent
IL hrr -. ef-rrr
left their last employers II give them il
follows:
lal Iu-tsnper Of emploger.
90 Inadeauacy Of wages paid
tcl Failure 70 pay wages.
tol Lack o- sufficient time o..
To the pleasant. easy-going employer
who gives good or. az least. reasonable
wages. pays them promptly, and gives
her servant necessary time out. this LIST
Of causes for delinquency on the part OF
servants viii seem astonishing OF IN
credible. for. TO her. II viii seem easy
enough 10 yield so small a point. IN or
der 70 retain a good servant, ana so Z s.
Without making any attempt, at this
time, TO discuss the merit OF demerit OF
each point raised. submit that It is
the ambition OF everybody. servants not
excepted. 70 better their condition: and.
chahng under the conditions mentioned
above, il is not surprising that many
servants do leave; and, until these con-
ditions are improved by the employer
concerned, she may continue 20 expect
a more or less unsettled condition and
disturbance IN the household.
In some future article I hope 70 take
up IN detail and consider the causes OF
discomfort
JOHN 7. C. NEWsOM.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
AGED BRIDEGROOM SUED.

Son and Daughter-in-Iavv Present
Claims I'm Court.
Trenton, y. J., June 6-Following the
rupture in the Cofield family here when
eighty-year-old Patrick cofield was mar
ried last Thursday TO young Miss Mary
Ann Chambers, Of Bordentown. his son.
George Cofield went into the Supreme
Court with a suit against the father for
S26s2-s4 for board. Mrs. George CofieId
also entered suit for $477140 for care and
attention. Among the items charged
against her father-in-law is For daddy's
church collection. 81"
But the octogenarian is of on his
honeymoon. and cares nothing for the
damage suits at present He Is a wealthy
man
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
Japanese GirI's COLLEGE Honors,

From The San Francisco Cb=unicle
With the degree OF bachelor OF divinity
a japanese, Miss ochima Okubo. was
graduated from the Pacific Theological
Seminary with six other students when
the commencement exercises OF the sem
mary were held on Tuesday morning az
the First Congregational Church.
Miss OkubO IS also registered IN sopho-
more work at the University OF California
and lives in Oakland
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
BOOKER WASHINGTON SPEAKS

Gives Advice 10 Negro Business Mems
LeuEue of New York.
New York. June 6-Booker T. Wash
ington gave advice to-day 10 the Negro
Business Mems League OF New York az
the A N. Z. Zion Church m West Eighty
ninth street
He got a big ovation. and the aunience
liked his remarks so well that many
times he had TO stop talking 70 wait for
The applause to quiet down
Washington conceived the idea OF
negro business league about three years
ago It is now a national and growing
Organization.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
BISHOP ORDA1NS NEGRO PRIEST
Impressive Episcopal Service at
Trinity Church.

service AT
Trinity Church.
Right Rev. Alfred Harding. Bishop OF
Washington, yesterday morning ofaciated
at the morning services at Trinity
Church. Third and streets northwest.
where he ordained as a deacon in the
Episcopal faith Rev. c. ". Whitmore.
and as a priest. Rev A. s. Wright. a
negro. who viii oficiate as priest at St
Johns Episcopal Chapel, Georgetown.
Bishop Harding was assisted in The
services by Rev. c. H Hayes. Of the
General Theological Seminary. OF New
York, who preached the sermon. and BY
Rev. c. z. Dolway and Rev. S. 3. Pond
OF Trinity Although he did not take
part IN the services. owing to a recent
Illness. Rev. Richard Williams. rector
Of Trinity. was present.
The services were marked by special
music from an augmented choir and by
the profusion OF cut flowers massed about
the chancel rail before which the candi-
dates were ordained.
Rev. c. ". Whitnore viii continue 70
be assistant TO Rev. Mr.. Williams at
Trinity Church.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
Iiiusfoned.

From he Cathoiic standsrd ard Tines.
1T doesn't seem 70 have done Crabbe
any good to joint church. He appears to
be grouchier than ever since he got re-
hgIon."
y don't believe he's got IL at ali. I'll
bet what he takes for religion Is merely
dyspepsia
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07

SUPREME COURT OF TEE DISTRICT OF CO
lumhia holding Probate Court No. i5055. Admin
lstration-T is 10 give notice that the subscriber.
of the District Of Columbia. has obtained from the
Probate Court o. the District Of Columbia letters
of administration the estate q Irving ". Beck.
iats of the District Of Columbia deceased All
persons having claims against the deceased
hereby warned 20 exhibit the same. with the yOuch
thereof legally authenticated 70 the subscriber
On o. before the sTH DAY OF JUNE. A. ID. 1910;
otherwise they may hy law he excluded from al
psns1t Of said estate Given under my hand this
90 day of June 1902. ADALINE BECK. n \ 81.
Se Attest. (Seal-) JAMES TANNER. Register Of
Wills for the District Of Columbia. Clerk Of the
Probate Court ~ J. COLBERT ard r J. Wat
KINS Attorneyz ie7H.H
The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
where .sUncIe Tom" was written.

y ~ EILLCu.
Prom the Cincinnati Commercial -Tribune
The old Kennedy homestead at Coving-
ton. in which Harriet Beecher Stowe
wrote the first chapters OF Uncle Toms
Cabin is 70 be torn down
The house was built in 17S7, with loop
holes and lOokouts. The heavy oak doors
and window shutters still bear heavy in
dentations made by tomahawks and doz-
ems OF arrow heads are Still imbedded in
hewn log sider