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The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

Plans FOR the conservation and pro
motion Of Southern industry VIII be out
lined and discussed at the banquet givea
Congress 10 John NJ. Parker. president
OF the congress. Many speakers Of ua-
tionai reputation viii make addresses
About 80 business men and members
Of Congress are expected 70 attend the
dinner. Charles Han Davis. % Peters
burg. Va, viii discuss the endowment
feature Of the plan 20 raise an immense
fund 10 promote facilities FOR southern
industry, and President Parker win tell
Of the general plans or the organization
Others who viii speak are Senator
Joseph F. Johnston, OF Alabama. former
Senator Henry G. Davis. Of West Vir-
ginia; Representative Joseph Z. Rams
dell. OF Louisiana; ". u. Finley, presi-
dent Of the Southern Railway. and Rep
.resentative Robert Lee Henry, Of Texas
Thomas G. Boggs. secretary OF the Mer-
chants and Manufacturers Association,
Of Baltimore, viii preside as toastmaster-
Reception Committee.
The reception committee, OF which
Charles A Douglas IS chairman, is as
follows. ". W Finley. ". F. Guide, r.
H Lynn. Alexander Mcneil. J. Il. small.
S. ". Meek. Charles H Treat, s ".
woodward, Thomas Grant. T. l. Quarles.
A. +. /. Leckie. r. II. McNell. c. X
Bergman. @. Gr0sven0r Dave, Cen
George Il. Harries. c. n Livingston.
benjamin s. MiRor. A. c. Noses, Waddy
B. Wood, and Conrad Il Syme-
8Ir. Parker, accompanied by Mayor
Martin Behrman, Philip Werlein. and J.
NJ. Perch. al Of New Orleans. reached
Washington several days ago from that
city. From Washington they viii 60 20
Philadelphia 20 attend a meeting q the
board OF directors Of the Philadelphia
Gulf Steamship Company. which has In
augurated a direct line OF steamers be-
tween the Quaker City and Gulf ports
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
Display of
French Lingerie
for
Spring Brides.

n n ANY women will not use
M any but genuine French
Ava Underwear. Il is made
of fine materials and has that indi-
vidual style and artistic finish that
the French needlewomen alone are
capable of producing.
As is well known, We import az
our French Underwear direct-per-
Soually select it-choosing such re-
fined styles as are adapted to the
tastes of those Of our customers
who regularly purchase this dainty
lingerie.
The attention Of prospective
spring brides is especially called to
the assortment of superb TFous-
sesux or Bridal Sets, consisting OF
three or more pieces. and embody-
ing the latest examples of French
handiwork.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
BILLIE BURKE ARRIVES.
Washington Actress Here for First
Time RS "A star.

Washington Actress Here for First
Time rs Star.
Miss Billie Burke is IN Washington.
The clever little actress arrived last
night. and was driven Immediately TO her
hotel. II is her first visit 10 Washington.
her home city. since she became a full
fedged star.
Miss Burke talked about everything
the weather. the Inauguration. the Taft
administration, the Roosevelt African
trip. and whatnot Finally che said:
Z think 1 viii have a card printed.
hang il about my neck, and have II read
something Ike this:
Il am twenty-three years OF age.
love my work. / hope TO be a great
artist. 7 have been on the stage eight
years. Ny home IS in Washington. d. c.
I do not expect 10 play juliet next sea-
son
Miss Burke seemed pleased TO be back
In Washington. and WAS just uCkled 10
death that Ar. Frohman let her come
here before she goes 70 London.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
Or. BRUNER SAYS FAREWELL
Delivers His Last Sermon as Pastor
of Fifth Baptist Church.
Minister and Wife 10 Be Given Re
cePtiOn Tonight by Members
OF Congregation

Farewell was spoken 20 the congrega-
tion OF the Fifth Baptist Church last
night. by Rev DR.. Weston Bruner, VINO
is about to depart 10 another field lie
goes 70 san Antonio. Tex. TO take charge
or one OF the largest church organiza-
tions in that section Of the country.
While Dr. Bruner made his Official val
edictory last evening. he viii be given
a reception III the church parlors tonight.
and an OF the pastors friends. irrespec-
tive Of religious afiliation, have been in
vited to attend
The delightful relationships which I
have held with this congregation" said
Dr. BrUner last evening. give me great
satisfaction when I am about 20 say
good-bv 20 YOU Ny service here has been
more OF pleasure than work. for you have
made It so. Such loyal support as ] re-
ceived would be an inspiration TO any
minister. I am deeply grateful for all
you have done fOr me. and ] hope I may
have been OF service 10 YOU
These remarks prefaced a strong ser
mon which Dr. BTUReT had prepared as
his parting message 10 the congregation
He said that the keynote or his discourse
would be. not that We love God. but
that God loves as.
Tt was fitting that John. whom Jesus
loved best Of all. should be selected 10
deliver his message Of love 10 us. Il IS
not. on the part OF the Almighty the love
OF merit which he extended 20 US. but
rather the love based on pity and pateT-
nal solicitude. He knows We are help
less in our guiltiness. He knows man
IS 70 be what his glorious future VIII
viii bring L is the love OF seif-glving.
which should be inculcated in mankind
the passion Of seif-sacrifice, and OF do
ing something for others. God gave Ills
only son. and in that lies the highest
proof of His love for Us.
DR.. Bruner viii go 10 Richmond Va
with his family tomorrow and viii ar
rive IN San Antonio in time 20 preach
his first sermon next Sunday His family
however viii visit Southern relatives be-
fore following him.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
Kramer End.Lectnra.

The final one of the Burton Holmes
lectures was delivered last night al the
Few Masonic Temple Auditorium by
Wright Kramer, the subject being Lon
dom Mr.. Kramer delved into the part OF
the great city that escapes the notice OF
the usual tourist and with TIE aid OF ex.
ceIlently colored slides and motion pic
tures gave an interesting and educating
talk. Taken in IT'S entirety. the series OF
travelogues delivered by Mr.. Kramer
were as good as have ever been delivered
In this city. and It was with a sigh OF "a.
gFet the audience departed after Mr.
Kramer had bade farewell
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
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WOODWARD G. LOthrOp
New York-WASHINGTON-
The New Seasons Fashions
and Fabrics
Are NOW Displayed in Their Entirety.

PNG STUFS and Wares the most elegant sorts imported and domestic
haze accumulated with rapdi and collection laSs
merchandise displayed Washington
uaeIegant Paris Stu exclusively
duplicated So with Millinery Wraps and Costumes
Neckea and Handkerchi and Hosiery aad Shoes
Lingerie they aggregation that
general worthfune moderation
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
FROM WOMANS
POINT OF VIEW

As warm weather advances 7 feel called
upon 10 urge women 10 an outdoor life
Fresh air IS necessary al the time. but
cold weather makes it harder TO get
The advantage Of out-0f-town living is
the opportunity % work On a bit OF gar
den or use verandas OF any size Getting
close 10 the ground Is amazing whole
some, but there are not many who relish
the hard work OF gardening Terandas.
however. allow one 60 De idle OF 60 light
work. and fresh air. which IS the main
thing after al, Is there.
one sunday, not more than three weeks
ago, I passed through a town in which a
famous college for girls is located When
I saw two girls with uncovered heads
walking briskly through the main thor
oughfare. I was aEhast al the thought
Of the consequences, but after meeting
about loo such sights I began 20 wonder
IL was not mistaken in my fears SursIv
no practice would thrive II a whole col
lege Of girls developed colds in their
heads OF throats- However. could not
quite reconcile fur coats. collars. and
muffs with hatless heads. and I co not
believe the example IS worth following.
What women might initiate is the walk
ing habit OF such girls. In small cities
and towns there is usually a favorite
promenade hour and il fosters the habit
OF getting outdoors. Il IS pleasant 20
meet friends and aequaIntances and fn-
ish TIE walk with Tea at the home OF
g.
the commendable habit OF driving or rid
ing al certain hours each day and nothing
is allowed 10 interfere with IT,
Since slenderness became the lad walk
ing has become fashionable. hard walk
ing Of a businesslike order. for no other
kind reduces weight The one excuse for
the ownership OF an auto on a small in
come is the health found in its use. Il is
a medicine which is not eQuaIed. Walk
ing is the ideal exercise. but because il IS
free il Is not valued 10y the great major
ity. I have seen Indications Of a desire
70 reduce the heat Of living rooms this
year. even though i means an outlay
Of money. Ventilat0rs are found in many
windows and Thermometers are general
Il costs something 20 allow the heat Of
furnaces and steam pipes 20 escape
through open windows. but II saves doc
tors bills and chemists charges Double
windows are only placed on exposed sides
CT houses and even ordinary housekeepeTs
air rooms each morning. Open bedroom
windows are growing in favor. although
IL must be confessed that the growth is
slow But this thing is sure-thousands
Of men and women are striving to spend
more than two weeks outside the city
walls even though their work takes them
there in business hours.
BETTY BRaDEEc,.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
Rer. Mr. prew TaIk. on Rae

Rev. Simon P. W. Drew. pastor Of the
Cosmopolitan Temple Baptist Church. de-
nvered the second sermon on Race
lineage Al the morning service yesterday.
DR.. Drew cited Biblical facts 10 show that
the Indians and Filipinos are brown
negroes" and that the Chinese and
japanese are yellow negroes"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
To-day, Early Spring
Sale French Gowns,
Drawers, ChemiSeS, and
Corset Covers, &C., at
AttTaCtipeiy Low Prices.

French Nainsook Gowns. low round
neck. short flowing sleeves; neck and
sleeves finished With haud-embroldere Cd
scaTloped edge.
SI.so and SI.7s each.
French PercSis Gowns. hISa neck. Ions
sleeves: front Of fine tuckE; hand-em-
oroidered cuffs sad collar.
says, $3.50, and $500 each.
French Hsinsook Chemises. hand-em-
brOidered front; finished with hand-em-
brOidered scaiioped edge.
SIoo, SI.a5, and SI.7s each.
French Hsnd-ms8e Nsinsook initiated
Chemises, hxnd-embroiderSd in pretty
floral designs.
81. so each.
French Sainsook Drawers with vida
hsnd-embroidered sliced runass.
SIPS, $I.5o, and SI.75 pair.
French Nainsoo Corset Covers mi,
front, low round neck; front hand-ern-
broidered IN dainty floral sprays and
French knots; finished with scalIoped
edge and eyelets run with pink or blue
ribbon.
SIyoo, $I.25, and $I.75 each.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
Black Spotproof BroadcLoh.

Perhaps the sought of all black Broadoh
The perfection Of this rich material Spoproof Broadclo 1t
treey light in weight and very usous and sponged shn
renhed ready for the needle These charming lightweight
cloths guaranteed spot and made by the leading
iacturers of Europe Prices
$780, $2.25, $3.50, $500, $3.50, and s4OO the Yard
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
Ina Pinch, use ALIENS FOOT-EGSE

Ladies can vesr shoes one size sraller sf,er using
AIeu's Foot Ease. u mases tight or new shoes feel
easy gives instant relief 20 CONS and hrni0n j.
the greatest c1ulfort discovery OF the aEe- Crcs
swollen feet. ntsters. Gallons and sore spots. II
certain relief fo- sweating tired. aching feet. A.
al Druggists aud shoe sccres. e Deaf accept any
substitute fr FkEE friai package also Free
sample of the FOOT EASE Saritarv CORA-PAH. a
reW invention. adress Alien Onsted. Le hoy. \. \.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

VkT ARE displaying the New Colored Dress Fabrics for Spring
Wv Of 1909 their entirety The variety comprehensive In
cludng foreign domestic goods, many Of which
elusive having been manufactured expressly for Among the Paris
novelties duplicates designs weaves and coo of those
being shown in Paris for the spring
As predicted anshed materials have first choice and each day
adds something in the way of colorng well One
very handsome cloth that meeting with unusual the New
Satin Lambee Cashmere American production And judg
of the best materials that has been produced for the
drecore style has the perfect sheen Of ask satin but
IS far superior dapng qualities and this qualification absolutely
necessary for the perfect production Of the dectoe gown
Among the many other suitable mention the following
42nch Awool French Cash 48 and 54 inch Anwoo French
75c yard Prunelas SI5o yard
44inch Anwoo French Henri 4oinch SIand-Wo Lambele
eta, SIOo yard. Cashmere SI.5o yard
43inch Awool French Taea 5onch German Broadclot s.
SIOo yard. yard
44inch A-woo French Satin e inch Belgium Buadcloth
Prunela SIPS yard So % yard.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
NeW Black Fabrics.

ANUFACTURERS have done their beauty TO
IVl the selected for this seasons favor The soft sheer
graceful fabrics lead in popularity.
Special attention called very assortment now dis
played from the leading manufacturers including Presey Lupn
of which show very attractive Their productions
Pre-eninenly first in quality, weave dye, and finish
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
PROGRESS OF SOUTH
Speakers Will Tell of Plans
at Banquet.
TO CONSERVE OUR RESOURCES

Senators and Representative VIII
Discuss Plans 10 Promote Facilities
dustry-COmmercIa Congress Spon-
sOr for Function 40 Its President.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
New Cotton Fabrics.

IMPORTED Materials from France Germany Britain
land and Switzerland and quantities from the leading
Sgnes of America. Charming things continually ay
ing there's continual delighted surprise beauty and vaet,
OF the designs which this year. show atracvene design
and richness OF color than before
Included in part
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
Special Sale of
Fine COrSetS.

.VATE offer in connection with
w the French Underwear, al
very special prices, a num-
Der of fine Corsets, made expressly
for us-acoording to our own ideas
including the Parame, the Lily Of
France. and the Ivy. Materials are
fine coutils and batiStes and fancy
broche, high and medium busts, and
medium and long hips. All have
eIastios attached. They are very
handsome oorsets and are marked
at from third to a half less thar
their regular prices.
LILY or France
$500 pair. Value, So. 50.
$3.50 pair. Value, 50. 50.
$3.50 pair. Value, $3.50.
PARAME
$3.50 pair. Value, $500.
Ivy
$500 pair. Value, 5000.
TAfsd aOoc-H~va6h y
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
IN THESOCIAL WORLD
Danish Ministerand Countess
VOn MOltke Entertain.
CONCERT GIVEN BY 'CELLIsT

Mexican Minister to Cuba and Nine.
Godoy on Their Way TO Washing
ton-Mr. Thomas p Walsh Enter
tains Chsirnen OF Floor Commit
tees at the Inaugural Bali.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

45-inch Bordered Dimity, SOC a
yard.
es-inch English Crepe, CSC =
yard.
32-inch Shirting Madras, 3sc and
soc a yard.
32-inch Anderson's Cingham, soc
"a yard.
3o-inch French Satin, ,371zc a
yard.
27-inch Mercerized Poplin, zsc
and 35c yard.
~ inch Crinkled Seersucker,
1215c yard.
32-inch Aero Suiting, 1oc a yard.
32-inch Linonette Suiting, r2Ic
a yard.
24-inch Meroerized Plisse, Iac a
yard.
27-inch Serpentine Crepe, rSc a
yard.
27-inch Galatea Cloth, Isc a yard.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

27-inch Irish Dimity, 25c and soc
yard.
25-inch French Cotton Voile, 25c
a yard.
27-inch Printed Efleure, soc a
yard.
27-inch Novelty Shantung, SOC a
yard.
27-inch Embroidered French Ba-
tiste. SIZE yard.
27-inch Japonika Silk, 3Sc a yard.
27-inch KyOtO Silk, SOC yard.
2S-inch Silk Poplin, 3Sc a yard.
27-inch Costume Chiffon, 29c a
yard
27-inch Satin-striped Meteor, SOC
a yard.
45-inch French Batiste, 371zc a
yard.
32-inch Printed Organdie, s7kc
a yard.
Second hoor-G IT.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

The first lecture Of Mira Ali-Kuli
Khan. in his course Of four Lenten talks
viii bs given this afternoon at 3 O'clock
in the home OF Mrs. Hennen Jennings
2z4 Massachusetts, avenue, on Woman
in Persia
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

Senator and Mrs. Depew. who have
spent the past week in New York. will
return 70 Washington to-day.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

Col and Mrs. Colin Campbell. OF Eng
land have arrived in Washington TO
visit Mrs. Campbelrs mother. Mrs. Lei
ter They left their Two children. the
youngest but q few months old. in Eng
land
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

Mai. and Nine. Won Livonius. who
have made a recent visit in New York.
have returned TO their Washington home
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15

Mrs. Barry and Miss Barry. wife and
daughter OF Mai. Gen. Thomas II. Barry.
who have spent the past two years in
Cuba. where Gen. Barry has been in com
mand OF the military forces. will return
to Washington the last Of this month.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
New COLOred Dress Fabrics
For Easter COINS.

VATE ARE displaying the New COored Dress Fabrics for Sprin
Wv of 1909 in their entirety The variety comprehensive
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-12
West Cornwall.
IN VALLEY AND ON MOUNTAIN
 TOP.

IN VALLEY AND ON MOUNTAIN
 TOP.
 Rev and Mrs Fitch spent Sunday with MT and Mrs J. E. McCready at Danbury
 James Clark was in New York several days recently, to attend the funeral of niece.
 Mrs Seymour Johnson of New Mil ford spent last Friday at the home of A. H. Bailey.
 Miss Kern visited Miss Wheaton over Sunday.
 MISS Louisa Miller is home again from New Haven. Y Miss Cara B. Hallett is visiting her sister, Mrs H. G. Stevens, at New Preston.
 Little Helen Sturges, youngest daughter of Theodore Sturges, has, been quite sick during the past week, but is somewhat better at present.
 s. R. Hill of New Milford and Ed. ward D. Cartwright have been finish ing the installation of a 15-horse- power Fairbanks Morse gasolene en- zine in Smith & Sons grain and feed mill, this week. i
 Frank Hart is home from Hotch- kissville.
 The ice harvesters have been busily at work for week past, making the most of the good ice and good going and practically all t--e houses are l flied.
 William Oliver has commenced to repair the old farm house into which he recently moved, laying hard wood floors and doing some clustering.
 George W. Cochrane has been mak- ing a few changes about his, store. building, renovating the office and putting in new department on the second floor; also arranging a sale preparatory to inventory.
 A large number of friends helped Charles R. Smith celebrate his birth day, last Tuesday. He says it is the 3Sth but people who know him form their own conclusions.
 On next Sunday Rev MT Fitch will have Lincoln Memorial sermons, both morning and evening.
 The Thursday eveningprayer-meet- ing was in charge of William Oliver, last week, and M. S. Nickerson this week, both services being quite inter- esting.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-12

The Woman's Sewing society held their regular meeting at the home of Mrs William D. Dana, on Thursday afternoon, at 2.30 o'clock. Tea was served by Mrs Arthur s. Burr.
 The Misses Gertrude Frazier and Mildred Tucker are spending a few days in New Milford, the guests of Mrs Stephen c. Beach.
 MT and Mrs William D. Dana en- tertained MT and Mrs Arthur L. Clip penger at dinner, Saturday night.
 Mrs Burr F. Beach entertained her friend, Mrs J. H. Bigelow of Spring flelu, Mass, last week.
 Mrs Paige of Huntington is visiting her daughter, Mrs Arthur s. Burr.
 Mrs c. F. Brinsmade is visiting in New Haven.
 B. s. Beach has lost valuable COW with pneumonia.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-12
New Preston.
AN ENJOYABLE HOP.

The hop wherein the pony race' was introduced came off as announced at Pavilion hall, on the evening of February 4. Miss Laura .Averill car ried off the prize for being the cham pion tape cutter and the oldest gen. tleman present, Edward Hull, took the prize for placing the most money on the winning card. The people of Washington generously supported this hop; in fact, their absence would have been noted, for it was not as strongly patronized by homepeople as some former affairs.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-12

was the guest of Miss Bertha Schultz lover last Sunday.
 Mrs Minerva Cogswell returned, last Friday, from woodyille.
 The Sunday school connected with the Congregational church has re- gently received a fresh supply of booas suitable for the different ages and classes of the scholars.
 D. Burnham filled his ice house, last week. The Lake ice now aver ages about a foot in thickness, of fair quality and thought to be as good as it will be this winter,
 The healthy condition of this com munity the present winter has been remarked. The doctors practice has been very light and their horses are fatteLing on grain and hay.
 Alfred Morgan, Jr., was a visitor in town over last Sunday, for the first time since he, with his fathers fam fly, moved away three years ago. He has passed two years in Cleveland, O., and is now a full-fledged carpen- ter, working with his father in Dan bury.
 It is a satisfaction to know that Benjamin Taylor, who worked E. B. Meeker's farm for the past two years is not to leave town, but will occupy and work the farm he has bought on Christian street, known as the Crofut place. Too many in the past score of years have come here for a transient stay and then gone to other localities considered more favorable, not to re- turn here again. It helps street or a community to have a man like Ben- jamin "stay on the job."
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-12
Monroe.
EAST VILLAGE.

Mrs Martin Stowe has so far re- covered as to be able to venture out of doors.
 Mrs Julia Bassett, aged 7S years and seven months died very suddenly of heart failure at the nome of Peter Ritter in Stepney, last Sunday morn- ing. The deceased was a sister of Mrs Oscar Sherwood. The funeral took place at her late residence in Stepnsy at II a. m. Wednesday, E.ev A. l.. Hubbard officiating.
 Eugene Peck has a position as yard master with the A. R. Burritt Lumber Co.,, of Bridgeport.
 There will be concert at the Stevenson church, Friday evening, at 7.30 o'clock, by the Washington fam fly, already known to the public as royal entertainers. The admission, including a supper following is 25c. Either one is we'll worth the price. Everyone is invited to come and get two for one.
 The services, both here and at Stevenson next Sunday will be in the interest of the Freedmans Aid so- ciety of the Methodist church. A Lincoln Memorial song service has been provided, containing fine pict- ure of the great Emancipator with responsive readings, map of the U. S., and selected items of general in- teres. on the subject of Southern elu- cation. A collection will be taken in the interest of our 26 church schools for colored people in the southern states.
 Mrs Oscar Sherwood and Mrs H. s. Thayer improved the sleighing, last Friday, with a round trip to Nauga- tuck.
 D. C. Wells made the trip to Sey- mour and return on last Thursday.
 MT Hood, former superintendent 0! the Stratford and Shelton school, but now of Winsted, is to inspect the local schools on Friday of this week.
 There will be box social at the Methodist church, Friday evening, February 19, under the auspices of the Junior League which proposes tc take care of some of the church fur nishings.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-12
RUSHING THE ICE BUSINESS.

B. S. Morgan at Lakeside, with the help of two of F. J. Hosford's best Swede helpers, cut and packed 45O cakes of ice, 19-inches square and one foot in thickness, into Mir Morgan's ice house in seven hours. .
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-12
CHICKEN PIE SUPPER.

The Ladies' Book club will give a chicken pie supper, card party and informal dance at Pavilion hall, on Friday evening, February 19. Supper and card party, 35c each. Supper served from six to nine o'clock.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-12
Branchville.

OLD FASHIONED CONCERT.
 Father Kemp's old folks concert will be given in the Branchville schoolhouse on Washington's birth day, February 22, commencing at 7.45 o'clock. Admission two shillings. Proceeds for an organ.