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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-21
SHE WOSHIPS ALONE
PENNSYLVANIA. WOMAN Is THn
WHOLE CONGaEGATa0N.


One woman comprising congrega-
tion and worshipping alone in meet
ing-house that once had Its full quota
every Sunday il an evidence that, the
gentle Society of Friends Is becoming
decimated sadly in the New World.
Mrs. Emma Walter every Sunday
morning goes to she rAAeting -house at
her home In Catawissa. Pa. and there
she sits entirely alone committing
with the spirits, according to the GUS
tom OF the Friends says The Baltimore
Sun.
she is the sole local representatives
of the faith Of which William Penn
was the leading spiiit inathe New
World, and which In the early stages
+ of the eoantry's deveIopmenta had en-
ough Followers to make it. one of the
most powerful religious organizations
in the country.
Alone and sustained only by her
faith. Mrs. Walter Is fulfilling the ira
ditions of her people. She Is no preach
er. she is no advocate, she is not at
tempting to make converts. Her whole
life is conferred In living to her Chris
tian life as she was taught II. Not
any of her fellow-beueyers survive In
Catawissa, and so she Is the. sole re-
naming Friend to 80 to the building
on First Day and make her prayers.
When. eighteen years ago. Emma
Walter began her work. she found that
the historic Westinghouse had drop
ped into disuse, and was not far re-
moved from the certainty Of destruc-
ton.
1t had been closed for twenty years.
1t was surrounded with a growth Of
brush and grass higher than a mans
head and a host Of distracting In
fuences removed from 1t the worship
full atmosphere essential to any church
but especially so to q meeting-house
devoted to the quiet and Thoughtful OBJ
servanee OF the Friends.
Mrs Walter lived In Philadelphia,
and 1t was while attending meeting
there that she learned that the his
toric Westinghouse at catawissa had
been closed. because there was no
longer anyone there who cared to
worship or even to guard and preserve
the Interesting old building.
This condition seemed to her so re-
grettable that she determinded to
change her residence in order to look
out for a structure that had seen the
worship of her gentle people before
the dawn of the Nineteenth century.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-21

president General. N. 8 .. A r.,
from her State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-21

Mrs. Egbert Jones of Holly Springs.
Miss. has accepted the invitation to
the conference Mrs, Jones is the Vice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-21

test of public approval for So
years, nor would it be so popu-
lar today; but they are true,
and of this you will be firmly con-
WINGED after giving the medicine
a trial.
Good health is the first
thing every man and woman
should strive for as it is most es-
sential to success and happiness
A sickly person is always badly
handicapped but then there's no
need to remain so. -.....
What you need is Hostel
fer's Stomach Bitters and
we want to urge you to lay aside
all prejudice long enough to give
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-21
STATE DIRECTORY,

Rexent--Mrs. Aurora Pryor Mcclellan.
Athens .s.:1s =. -
vice Rssent--Mrs. ,Rhatt Doodle, Mo-
sssrstary-MrA w1nam Harvey: New
D6catur.
Treasurer--Mrsl J. C. street. opeIika.'
okficial Reader---MrA II. D. Bari An,
ntnfou.
Miss Anne MARKS Williams.
Chsplain--Mrs. Ellen Petsr-Bryce.
Axent American Monthly--Mrs. j.. N.
WHY, Montgomery
rect Laureate--Miss Meta Thompson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-21

Mrs. John H. Bankhead, who IL now
at Fayette. her Alabama home, will
attend the State Conference OF the d.
A r. at Tuscaloosa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-21

Ribbons are being used for hair de-
corations to an unusual extent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-21

Another worlds record has Joined
the long procession of those that have
crossed the Atlantic from England to
America.
This time 1t Is the largest chrysan-
themum ever grown which Is being
exhibited at the annual chrysanthe-
mum show here this week. 1t was
produced on the country estate o. Mrs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-21

1
How far we have travelled in the
span of single lifetime In the
changes that have taken place In the
building OF naval vessels and the
methods of sea lighting was strikkngly
suggested by the death here few
days ago of the last survivor of the
crew that manned the famous old
frigate Constitution, more Familiarity
known as Old Ironsides. on her trip
around the world.
Tho last link connecting the present
| generation with the most famous fight-
ing ship in the history OF the American
navy was Captain Dominick Lynch.
He not only served as a midshipman
on the old sea warrior immortalised
by her own achievements and by the
poem OF oliver Wendell Holmes. but he
also served through the Mexican war
and was with Commodore Perry on
the expedition to japan which resulted
in opening that then unknown empire
to civilization.
AS a commander Of merchantmen
Captain Lynch had sailed to every
important port in the world and II
was often said that his name was more
widely known than that OF any other
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-21

Three new. Chapters will be repre-
scented at this years conference. capt.
John Bacon. Tehopeka and one at Gen.
tervilie.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-21
CHAPTER DIRECTORY.

General sumter Birmingham: Reg
ut Ms. Charles J. Sharpe.
Reter Forney---Montgomery Regent.
Mrs. q. II. McComba
Andrew Observation-Disclosures; Regent.
Miss Mittie McElderry.
Light Horse Harry Lee--Aubufn; Re-
gent, Mrs. E. r. Millef $3.50. -.
Regent Mrs. ). n. Thcmsson.
John Wade Keyes--Athefl4.. Regent.
Mrs: w. p. Chandler
Tuscaloosa--Tuscaloosa; Regent Mr&
Aswis- Eufaala; Regent. Mrs Il =.
Ms 5'ls,,, M Regent Miss Meta
stSPhsnsNsw Decatur; Regent. Mrs.
Frederick William oray--Anniston
Regent; Mrs. Hiram Donald Barr
Francis Marion-Montgomer Rerent.
Mrs. walter Black. Fg.r
i4nyrils--Anniston; Regent. Mrs. A
katherine steel---oxfora: Regent. Mrs.
james r. Draper q =
G1srqkee-Seima; Recent, Miss Neiifs
CoIbsrt-Tuscumbia; Regent. Mrs
John z. Deloney.
1Wickenham ToWn--Huntsvfile: Re-
gent Mrs. Francis Tappey,
4plaln John Observation-Disclosures City;
ksgent Mrs. Roberta Balloon Mcb.
Tsaopeka Dadevills--Regsnt. Mrs.
vf~stv,,. 2. 4. y.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-21

@. a. II.
Virginia Dare Chapter. Mobfle--Re-
gent Mrs James o. smith.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07
SEEN AND HEARD IN THE CAPITOL

From the fact that the House dies
every fourth OF March OF odd years.
very considerable changes in the per-
sonnel OF that body are inevitable bIen-
nially. Men are continually coming and 90
Ing. and except in the cases OF members
who have had 4 long term OF service.
their going Is as little noticed as their
coming.
Dozens OF new faces are seen az the be-
ginning OF every FIRST session, ard eight
out Of ten Of them do not remain long
enough te create an individuality To a
very small circle their advent and exit Is
OF some personal interest, but TO the
great world outside they come unheralded,
and drop out unwept and Unsung.
A member Of the House is the largest
man in district comprising about two
hundred thousand population when he
leaves home 10 take his seat" He dis
tributes promises and smiles right and
left. and is escorted 10 the railroad station
by the local brass band That chesty
sensation IS almost suffocsting as he
takes his Pullman. but when he observes
continue 20 stare Ia reverence and wonder
be begins 10 experience a feeling Of
shrinkage
As he nears the Capital the sensation
Increases. and when he reaches II he
picks up bis grip and unostentatiously
struggles through a cold and unsympa-
thetic mob 10 lowIy street car. He IS
met BIZ no bands. and even the cOlore6
population and garbage teams viii not
turn out for him. The disillusi0nizing has
hit him hard. He is only one OF nearly
four hundred others. and he discovers
that VIXEN he IS inspected at all It IS
with the large end OF the telescope 10 the
Observers eye.
When be finally gets his bearings he
starts in 10 uplift things Congressionally.
and finds that al the opportunities in this
direction have been prs-empted and fled
on months before Sometimes he ESSAYS
q furtive tackle. but mostly he waits and
drifts
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07

and marines from the war ships and
State naval brigade VIII add color and
Hveliness 10 the demonstration.
Railroads have put on q rate Of one
fare, plus = cents. covering points in
Texas. louisiana Arkansas. Tennessee.
Mississippi. Alabama, Florida. and Geor-
gia- and al enormous crowd is expected.
Mr. TAFT has cabled the Progressive
Union that he viii leave Colon February
s. arriving of Southwest Pass on the
morning Of February II. where he VIII
transfer 10 the Birmingham. the North
Carolina proceeding 20 Hampton Roads
u join the navy 10 welcome the home
coming Pacific feet. He viii arrive here
in the afternoon OF the I1th and the pa
Tade viii follow
Next morning ne viii play golf and take
lunch at the Country Club. During the
afternoon he VIII make a public address.
and Mrs. Taft and the ladies OF her. party
VIII be entertained by the ladies Of New
Orleans al reception. At the banquet
President Philip Werlein. Of the Progress
sive Union, viii preside as toastmaster.
the only addresses being BY Mayor Mar
tin Behrman. Gov. J. ?. Sanders. and
Mr. Taft
Some time during the day viii be set
aside for a short talk TO the negroes OF
New Orleans
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07
HINTS BY THE SOCIAL ARBITER

fined and elegant manner. but they pos
sesS no automobiles, no riding horses, no
yachts. and do not feel the lack OF them,
since their time and minds are oecu-
pied in other ways than the mere pursuit
Of pleasure.
Their daughter, however. was unfortu-
nate enough TO 20 to a school where there
we're only rich girls among the pupils.
and her standard was made by these
companions. She is really humilisted
not 10 Own an automobile and a riding
horse, and sometimes has the brazen
enfrontery TO speak 10 strangers OF both
OF these Iuxuries as though she possessed
them, often getting herself in trouble by
this practice.
A young attache said 10 her the other
day:
-MademolseHe. 7 never see you riding.
Do you not rlde2 You look as though you
might
.'oh. yes. she replied. 7 have always
ridden. bat this winter my horse has been
sick
Too bad. too bad" said the man in a
distressed tone of voice. I am so sorry.
Do take me around 10 see the poor beast.
for 1 am a famous horse doctor
OF course. she got out OF It by telling
another lie The horse was IN the coun-
try. she said. and saved herself for c
moment But eventually the little diplo-
mat VIII know that the only horse that
girl possesses is In her Imagination. Pre-
tenCe is a great failing with Americans
travelling in Europe They 90 over there,
spend the money they have been years
in saving lavishly, and give the idea that
they are landed proprietors. but when
their European friends come 10 this coun-
try they often find them living in a
small apartment with a maid OF al work
To what end is pretence? Truth always
prevails in the end and what matter il
what other people think as long as one
knows in his heart of hearts exactly
what he stands for2 II was the Arbiter
PetrOnius who said:
Vera redlt facies. dissimulata perit"
Done into English.
THE true face returns. that which is
assumed passes away"
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07
THE SIGNAL CALL.


The fog lies dense on the wide vide
deep;
tAiss Tor the eyes so soon 90 WeeDD
The great ship sails 10 frs doom 0f woe
Yet naught OF iI doth its captain know.
II
4 thunderoas crash Thro' opening seams
An avalanche Of water streams.
Before It shrink hUiwarEs o. steel.
The strong ship qgakes from deck q
keel
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The Washington herald., 1909-02-07
CYNICAL COMMENTS.

X religion paid cash dividends. every
body would be seeking IL
How easy it is 10 borrow money when
you haven't any use for it.
How the neighbors dislike a man who
kicks about the cost OF his wffe's funeral,
It's easier to talk woman out Of a dol
lar than It Is TO fight a man out Of II.
And sometimes a man gets married IN
Srder TO get some one TO believe his talk.
Men who Ike the same things and
women who hate the same people are
cOngeniaI
Even a philosopher Is apt to fall down
when it comes 70 making the best Of the
worst OF Il.
You may lead an actor before the cur
tain. but you can't keep him from making
& few remarks.
When rich man is seriously i'll he sees
a lot Of people standing around waiting
for his old shoes
The man who takes up a lot OF room in
g street car may not occupy any space at
all in the hall OF fame
II people were all perfectly candid, none
Of Us would be on speaking terms with
our next-dOor neighbOrs
You may have observed that an Office
seeker Is z man who shakes the voters
hand before the election and shakes the
voter afterwarS
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07
sentIment After Narrlare.
The EARN. vi.Ibilitr.

From the Youths Companion.
AS We look up through the transparent
atmosphere on a clear night and see the
moon beaming brilliantly down upon US,
we may think, What a wonderful sight
the continents and oceans OF the earth
would present II We could view them from
the moon" But, according 10 the con-
'clusions OF Mr.. c. G. Abbot, the director
Of the astrophysicsl observatory Of the
Smithsonian Institution, a man on the
moon would catch but feeting glimpses
of the outlines OF our continents The
true radiating surface OF the earth, as 4
planet" says Mr.. Abbot. rs chiefly the
water vapOv at an elevation Of 400
meters QSe00 feet or more shove the sea
level In consequence, the man in the
moon would see the features OF the earth
dimiy outlined in the glare OF light re-
hected from the atmosphere.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07
COMIC VALENTINE NO MORE.

The one great holiday sacred 20 the ac-
cepted god OF sentiment. good ST. Valen-
tire. is close az hand. and cupid. mod
estly clad in his classic bow and culver,
Is quietly hiding for a few days more,
says the Philadelphia Bulletin. Then,
on the morning OF the magic fourteenth
Of February. he suddenly gets very busy.
and rains his darts right and left, until
hearts once whole are wounded with
loves arrow. separated lovers are re-
united. and even mlddle-aged married
lovers frequently yield 20 the sentimental
frenzy and send the endesring mlssiye
10 each other
Year sfer year more refined and affec-
tomato types Of Valentines grow in favor.
The ssrcasic. cutting OF unkind type. OF
doubtful workmanship and stiu more
doubtful hunor. has steadily fallen into
dlsTepute. and the only merit fl ever
possessed. that Of cheapness. Is now
supplied In hundreds OF small cards and
favo-s. as low In price as 5 cents. and
even with ordinary paper tinting. repre-
sentng the expression Of affection From
these modest souvenirs. with their modest
price, one may travel as far financially
az a good. solid financial account VIII
permit The tOp-note or expense al the
other extreme. represented IN bank notes
was paid at smart jewelers. shop on
Chestnut street last year. when a we'll
known Young society man. noted Tor care
less expenditure OF his fathers money.
paid 500 for a heart-shaped diamond
iOcket SAD 10 relate, IL 3 said that later
tte fair recipient. q foothght favorite,
transferred her smiles 70 another mani
Growing Demand for Tokens.
While We 90 not have any bargain
counter rush IN that line" said the man
ager OF the store. 1t IS true that there
is a very decided and growing taste for
some dainty little Valentine token IN
jewelry. Usually Il IS IN the form Of q
heart-shaped Iocket. pendant, or pin.
Those We are carrying this year range
in price from so TO about $50 Of course,
we can make one 10 order ar any price
II is q trihe early for TIE display OF
Valentine novelties, which VIII not be IN
FUN blossom until about tie first Of Feb
ruary. but tour among the shops where
St Valentine VIII reign supreme for his
brief season. shows a bewildering array
Of designs. beautiful and artistic and rea-
sonable in price. Any signing swain may
declare his love for from 50 cents 70 81 n
perfect taste. while for s. to $50 thou
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07

J. Question: Would yen advise coIlese edceauon
for a E-i who has no literary talents. but viii
inherit sreat fortune. which she wiu have % look
aftfr herself I have spent this winter IN Wash
iugtca AZ q finishing school and I an eighteen
years oid, tat I don't feel equal 90 the task Be
Prom fore me- COLLEGE.
Answer-It IS misfortune for any girl
To so TO college who does not want 10 SO
II YOU feel the need Of the training that
q college course viii give. and that Il
VIII not be irksOme 10 you. Il would Ger
tainly add 10 your usefulness TO 10. but
no student is ever forced into college
from q sense OF duty or by his parents
who is not discontented from the begin
ming Of the course until the end What
you VIII gain from college lie IS easily
named. Il Is obvious that your mind
would be better trained after four. years
In such an atmosphere. That YOU would
be wiser. that you would acquire much
more knowledge, IS also evident, and the
general knowledge you would set OF the
worlds history, classics. and literature
would be a source Of never-ending enjoy
meut % you. Not so important are the
formulas Of mathematics, the symbols Of
chemistry historical dates Those are
only means 70 an end. and ara soon lost
The greatest advantage 10 YOU, II you
have . large fortune 20 look after. would
be the executive experience gained az
college. for It is a little city IN its way
You learn TO know people. you find out
the quickest and most expeditions way
Of doing things. you meet and conquer
social difficulties. and last. but by no
means least. are the friendships that a
woman forms there You VIII learn
TOO. in a college career new uses for
money that have never before occurred
20 you, perhaps, or 90 those with whom
you are associated You viii gain q
larger view OF your obligations These
are some OF the things that a college
training viii give you. There are many
more that need not be mentioned here;
and, to conclude, I would say, by all
means. Il the idea Of college is not dis
tasteful 70 you. 80 and fit yourself for q
sphere OF wider usefulness
2 Questio1- i, Is with pain that ] note The lack
Of ruTerence fo- tha Sabbath in Washington Din
DIS are given oa that dsy teas. ali sorts a e.
tertaIEing. Is this ught: CHURCHWOMAN-
Answer-Your question is difficult 70 an
swer, for so much depends upon the point
Of view. The Puritan Sabbath IS not es-
sentaIIy the best FOR every one, for the
intention Of the Sabbath is only fulfilled.
you must admit. when It benefits and
rests those concerned The New England
Sunday would not help every one. and L
is the most important thing that the
Sabbath shall heiP airi rest. IN Roman
Catholic countries several masses are
said in the morning. there are VeSpers in
the afternoon, but between mass and yes
pers. and after the latter. there Is much
J0Ility, gayety, and merry-making. much
innocent play and recreation And why
not2 The poor people in those countries
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07

ways comfortable. y one would be IN
and OF the world in this age and genera
ton. however. be must banlsh IaIssez
faire from his lexicon.
II is not easy TO give q recipe for the
establishment and management Of a
simple yet elegant little menage for a
family Of three. but a model for one is
set down here with an income Of $500
a year for its maintenance as my cor
respondent asks If the householder owns
his own house the expense Is. Of course.
less since he has only repairs and taxes
70 meet. bur II he must rent his house
not more than $40 should be allowed for
rent Two maids should be capable OF
caring for such q house whose wages
should amount 10 about $40 a year. gas
and coal at present prices could not be
less than sd year. actual food accord
ing 20 present high rates should be about
$3.50 year. total OF $50. say S2600
leaving $50 Tor the clothing for three
people, for trip away in the summer.
Tor incideltals. aud entertaining. Bat
these figures suppose elegant living.
trained servants. excellent well cooked
and wen served food. IN a word house
properly kept up How well II Is kept
up depends Of course. upon its mistress
and on The willingness OF those who form
her household 70 be content with modest
elegance and not 10 enter the lists
with people Who have ten times their
income
PreteHtion is always vulgar. and there
IS no credit IN a person affecting a style
beyond what he can afford. II may de-
ceive for a little while, but in the end
this subterfuge viii be found out. and
they viii deserve both the pity and con
tempt Of their kind Real ladies' and real
gentlemen never pretend; only imitation
ones and the young. rather than the old.
for the young resent that they cannot
always be in the front rank and try TO
insinuate they are there, with sometimes
disastrous results.
There is a girl in town whose parents
are very wei to do. who 1--we in a re-
The Washington herald., 1909-02-07
ANSWERS TO SOCIAL QUESTIONS.

have worked hard all the week II Z
rests them more on the Sababth 10 spend
part OF the day Inrecreati0n. their devO-
tions having been strictly observed. are
they not better prepared 20 begin their
work again on Monday? And so here in
Washington. where men are busy all the
week. II harmless recreation helps them
to begin the week in better health and
spirits. why not?
= Question: What do you think sbor; tae order
that has gone out from The White House f0rtld-
Ging the publishing q the list Of those invited 70
the dltcrlst receptions, WI this not anger many
people; SOCIETY WOMAN.
Answer think II IS the most sensible
order that has been sent out from the
Executive Mansion in a long time What
interest several pages of mere names can
be 10 any one IS a question difficult 10
answer. Il - no longer distinction 10
be invited 10 the s0-called card receptions
at the White House. which In the last
two OF three administrations have not
been as exclusive as what were known
as the public receptions OF Gen. Grant
and Gen Hayes and the levees OF preyi-
Gus administrations
& Question: Is 70 trus that Ms Taft has decided
not 20 have s socfal seczetRryf Dou't voa think
it would be impossible for her 70 81 along without
cne. and would K he any Use for ne Eho has
bad sEVne experience 10 this line. 20 apply fE The
positioni SOCIAL SECRETARY.
Answer-The only person who can an
sWer your question IS Mrs. Taft I have
no opinion about the matter as 10
whether she can Eet along without a So
cial secretary. and should say il would
be useless for you 10 apply for the posi-
ton
3 Question: Can y0ung woman ride safely
through the couutTy r1scs near Washington II she
= al expe1eEceG ho-zeEo1sn2 ] an u.s. Up frou
ne South On a T5Gt far tEo Wssks and kno< 70
but miss ny ncins and i il IS quite safe
UJ1ld --ze 20 undertake l. VISITOR
Answer-It IS perfectly safe for a
woman 70 ride anywhere On the country
roads about Washington II she has a
good horse and knows how 10 manage
Il. but II you prefer not 10 20 alone.
there Is an excellent riding school here
tthe proprietor OF the hotel viii give YOU
the address,, which sends several parties
out every day, one OF which you might
join
6 Question, Wm everybody who eoss 70 The
Inaugural bal b eXTected g appear IN i0w-ueck
dressesl Ny doctor has farbid5eo ne 70 hsrs ny
neck AZ night snd this XII be Insisted upon 7
s1all hare % foreTo The pleasure q attending
which IS something have ben ccuntirg or for
lie pas. year- LYNCHBCRG, VA.
Answer-There IS no cut and dried rule
about evening clothes al the official func-
tons IN Washington. but evening dresses.
OF course, are expected al such an i'm
pOrtant function. However. the clothes
are 50 made now that dresses OF a much
higher cut than was formerly the fashion
are acceptable.