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The Washington bee., 1910-05-14

Miss Beatrice Britain of Gate
City arrived here last week.
Miss Britain will make this city
her future home.
Miss May Fletcher OF Baltimore.
was in the city last Sunday.
Mr.. c. c. Anderson, passed
through this city last week en- route
to California.
Miss Clara Washington of Monta-
CUES, Va, who has been the guest of
her cousin, Miss Dorothy A. Johnson.
while attending school during the
past winter, left the city last Satur-
day with her mother, for Hartford,
Conn, where she will spend the sum
mer.
Miss Washington has a host of
friends in this city who regret that
she leaves so soon.
The May feast at the n. w. Audi
torium Hall last Friday evening by
the Grand Chapter was very enjoy
able and largely attended.
Mrs. Cornelia McClane of Glen
olden, Pa, who has been visiting
visiting relatives and friends in this
city for the past ten days, left We'd
.nesday evening for Vermont.
Mr.. Paul Smith of Cincinnati. O.,
was called to his home in this city,
Sunday evening on account of the
death of his father.
The dramma of East Lynne pre-
.sented by Merriam Chapter No. 8, at
True Reformers' Hall on the even
ing of May 3rd, was very enjoyable.
Mrs, S. A. Mckinney of O. P ST.,
n. W, is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Estelle Fendall of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Lyles of Jersey City is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. P. Pope of
No. u N street, n. W.
Mrs. Bessie Mckinney Austin,
who has been visiting her parents
has returned to her home in Lincoln,
Va.
Mrs. Lillian Toffen who has been
very i'll at her home on Hanover
street, is now convalescent.
Those who did not attend the
Clarence White recital missed 4
rare treat.
On account of the inclement wealth
er, the Sunday afternoon meeting of
the Mems Club of 10Th Street Bap-
tlst Church was not held for the
month of April The programme as
arranged for that meeting will serve
for the next regular meeting to be
held at the Church. Sunday, Nav
22nd. Addresses will be delivered bv
Prof. Jesse Lawson and Attorneys
w, Calvin Chase and Napoleon
Marshall. An interesting musical
programme has been prepared; these
are public meetings for both sexes,
hence all are invited to be present.
The Washington bee., 1910-05-14
DUPLICATE WHIST

Miss n. Fairfax Brown entertain
cd at duplicate whist, "Wednesday
evening of last week at her residence
1850 Q street, n. w. Those present
were:
Mrs, NJ. c Terrell, Mrs. R. c.
Bruce, Misses SalIie Johnson, and
Blanche Nalle, Mr.. R. c. Bruce. Dr.
c. A. Tignor, Mr.. J. A. Cobb, DR.
H. w. Freeman.
The Washington bee., 1910-05-14
BLUE LODGES

BLUE LODGES
The funeral of Brother James W.
Thompson, which took place from
Zion Wesley Chuch, last Sunday was
largely attended by members of the
craft of which he was a a chartered
member.
He was the first worshipful master
of Charles Catcher Lodge No. IS
whose organization was in 1890.
The services were very impressive
ard the music beautiful.
Sir 1t. Thompson was chairman Of
the Zion Wesley Church Trustee
Beard for thirty years,
The eulogy by Rev. Ray was very
impressive.
busy during the week comforting de
grees
Widow Sons No. 7 worked the
first degree on fifteen candidates.
Eureka No. ) worked the first de
gree on six candidates.
PythagoraS No. 9 raised four.
Tohn F. Cook No. 10 raised four.
0. E. S.
A brilliant scene occurred in the
commandery room on Friday night
owing to the large number Hon. La
dies and Sir Kits. presence. Catcher
Chapter could not use their chapter
rooms for their work, as they had
sixteen candidates.
The Eastern Star degree was con-
ferred on Hon. Lady D. c. Wall, R.
NJ. Grand Sir Kt. Mitchell P.
The degree of Queen of South was
conferred by Sir Kt. ]. o. Turner,
acting King Solomon. 1t was the
expession of all present that the
work of the star points had never
been excelled. The scene was beat
tiful and refreshing. At the regular
meeting of the Catcher chapter, o.
E. s., Hon. Lady Janey S. Cox roy
al grandmaster acting in behalf OF
the members of that chapter present
ed to Lady D. c. Wall, a handsome
silver salad fork, which was received
with cordiality.
Prince Hall Chapter, o. Z. s., at
a special meeting held on the Goth,
initiated ten candidates and confer
red the Eastern Star, at the meet
ing on Monday, May end, four can
didates and on the 3Ist of this month
they Will initiate twenty.
Sir Kt Harris, the royal patron
expects this to be the finest work
ever done in the district.
Golden Circle
r. H. CleaveS gave a fine recep-
ton at their hall on Monday night
and had large attendance.
Every one enjoyed themselves.
Meridian Lodge No. 6, a branch OF
Felix Lodge No. 3. will celebrate its
4Ist anniversary on Sunday, May
Goth. at the Galbraith NJ. E. Church,
9th street, n. w, at 7.3o P. m.
Hiham Lodge No. delivered a
sermon on Sunday, May 8th, at the
10Th Street Baptist Church by Rev.
Walter H. Brooks.
The Ascension Services this year
were the greatest held in the Dis
trict for years.
The Gr Commandery escorted by
Henderson's Commandery No. 3,
Gethsemnane No. 3, and Mt Calvary
No. 4, were out in full numbers, and
made fine showing in their knightly
array, as they marched along Penna
avenue to the 10Th Street Baptist
Church Thursday evening May 5th.
Music was furnished by the church
choir.
Invocation by Rev. Brooks and the
sermon by Rev. Sir 1t. NJ. V. Clair.
After the sermon, the Ladies, Sir
KITS. and friends went to the lecture
room where refreshments were plen-
tifully served.
AN EVENING WITH PUBLIC
The Washington bee., 1910-05-14
AN EVENING WITH PUBLIC
SCHOOL MUSIC

At $40 O'Clock the great Metro
politan A, NJ. E. Church. the larg-
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The Washington herald., 1910-01-02

clothed in the garb Of the mythical Kris
Kringle. he entered the dining-room,
whore number of his friends were hold
ing forth a merry Yuletide. with a large
bag on his back, In which were gifts for
those present. Each gift was In a stock
ing One gift. IN particular. which was
in an exceedingly large red stocking, was
presented 10 Counselor Pendleton. of the
bindery. In 1t was a miniature press
hammer, paste pot and brush. and several
other things pertaining to the art"
Also a Judges Library. After indulging
in games, songs, and Rotations, the
happy throng took their departure at a
very late hour, wishing each other the
compliments Of the season.
Jack" Atkins, Of the case-making d.
vision, who injured his back by falling.
has returned 10 work. after doctoring for
a week.
ben" Sellers. operator on the head
band and lining machines, is reported to
be very sick at his home in Baltimore.
Reports from the Cracker State. Geor-
gia, say that George Jordan. OF the tablet
division in the bIndery. is having the
time Of his life. He is visiting his
family and feeding the inner man with
possum and sweet potatoes.
The ranks OF the Grand Army men who
annually wait on the President New
Years Day were very limited in number
yesterday, but quite a good many OF the
old boys from the office were IN line. Com
rades Donath, Robinson, stone. Bailey.
Cole. Weiss. Ferren. Mcbride. Shaw.
Bundy, Ramsey. Bonney. NcNeir. and
Patterson being noticed.
The friends Of Emil Anderson. Job for
warder, will be pleased TO know that
his wife. who has been I'll for a long
time. Is on the road to recovery.
A call has been made for quite num-
Der OF temporary oomposltors. and Il is
to be hoped that on the reassembiing Of
Congress there will be required suffi-
cient increase OF the composing room force
to warrant the Public Printer I'm putting
to work eli the available men now on the
waiting list.
Comrads Theophilus Mcclure. OF the
proof room. is away On another visit to
Chicago.
Each employee OF the Law Reporter
Company received a substantial cash
present from Manager Mark Moore on
Christmas. In very few establishments
are people better treated than In this
fine printing house
W B. Shaw. the dean OF the Washing
ton newspaper correspondents. whose
death occurred on Friday. was the father
OF Edmund Shaw. Of the night proof
force.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-02
ON THE THRESHOLD.
lwrtttsn 20. The w.shinzoa Hrrslt

Written Zoe The Washington Hsrsld.1
Tonight is thy last beloved old year,
The sound OF the loom OF the new rs near;
with wool OF shadow and warp OF sun.
The weaving OF Joy and sorrow begun.
Leafess trees raise their heads TO the
sky.
The night wind means. the pines reply,
Like mourners watling for their dead
Refusing TO be comforted
Yes know thou art tired and long for
the way
Where the gates stand open TO eternal
day.
Though dreary woodland stretches wide
And thou and death walk side by side.
And so It's good-by thro a mist OF tears.
seem 10 have loved thee years and
years;
There's a sob and sigh In the night
winds breath,
And closing around thee are the arms OF
death
Thy face is sad and worn. yet fair,
And from brave lips thou breathest a
prayer;
Loves lutte plays thee a mournful song
Good night. good-by, thy way is long.
From the breast of midnight the CRY OF
little child;
Beat loud the drums! the bugles blow
music sweet and wild.
Over the traffic of cities, reaching to the
sky;
Quick. Nineteen-nfne! thy kisses and
last good-by
Cleans the world with glory. Nineteen
ten is born.
golden year, new hopes unveiled, with
the dawning morn;
a million threats are singing. every note
rings true;
A kiss and good-by TO the old year. well
come to the new.
Oh, light OF youth. yield me. then.
To thy sweet power. Hail. NIneteen-ten.
To the child thou art. drink my wine.
And 10 the brave man gone, Nineteen
nine
ALLIE SHARPE BALCH.
iS26 Euclid street
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The Turtle in Youth.

From Harper's Weekly.
Just so soon as a baby turtle energies
from the egg. of he scuttlas down 10
no one to guide him. In HIS curious
little brain there is implanted a streak
Of caution based upon the fact that until
certain period IN his life his armor is
soft and no defense against hungry fish;
and he al once seeks shelter in the tropi-
cal profusion OF the gulf weed. which
holds within It's branching fronds an as
tonishing abundance Of marine life. Here
the young turtle feeds unrnolested Wilde
his armor undergoes the hardening pro-
cess.
Whatever the young sea-turtle eats
and wherever he eats it-facts not gem
orally ascertained-one thing is certain,
it agrees with him immensely. He leads
a pleasant sort Of life, basking in the
tropical sun and cruising leisurely in the
cool depths.
Once he has attained the weight of
twenty-five pounds, which usually oc-
ours within the first year. the turtle
is free from all danger. After that no
fish or mammal, however, ravenOus
however we'll armed with teeth inter-
feres with the turtle.
When once no has withdraw his head
from its position OF outlook into the
folds Of his neck between the two shells.
intending deyourers may struggle IN vain
to make an impression upon him
The Washington herald., 1910-01-02

Everett NJ Pierce, the newly elected
president OF Washington Printing Press
mons Union, No /. / p P. and A T.. Is
a native Of Minnesota, born and reared in
st. Paul. where he was educated In the
public schools, and learned the press
mans trade with the Brown & Tracy
Company and the Pioneer Press Com
pany. He received an appointment as
pressman in the Bureau OF Engraving
and Printing IN 1904. and since coming to
washington has been an active worker
in the service Of his union, serving as
chairman OF the surface division chapel,
and filing other positions Of trust Mr..
Pierce IS also an active suburbanite, be-
ing vice president Of the Rhode Island
Avenue and Suburban Citizens Associa-
ton and an earnest worker for. and a
member Of, the II Street Christian
Church A thorough believer in trade
unionism. his friends and supporters pre-
dict the affairs OF the Pressmen's Union
Will not be allowed to lie dormant, but
that from the date of the installation of
Mr.. Pierce as president new life and ac-
tivity Will be injected and that the or
ganization will strive TO be No. l In
everything that tends to the welfare Of
organized labor,
n. NJ. (Jtmmy) Light, the veteran
maker-up on the spess, was cordially
greeted upon his return to the oflce the
last day of the old year.
The amen corner Of the bindery seems
to be deserted these days, between some
OF the men on leave and those assigned
to other parts Of the bindery that part
presents a lonely aspect.
Laird L. Neal, foreman in the bindery,
'the one with the quiet disposition" let
himself out on Christmas Eve at his
home, 70 u street northwest. At midnight,
The Washington herald., 1910-01-02
Items, General and Personal,
Of Interest to @. P. O. Workers

three sections. declared a dividend OF
$24.05 for the past year and paid out in
sick relief $500
The annual meeting OF the knights or
Menus C'knockers'D was held Friday
evening, and the following officers
elected. President, Frank A Kidd; vice
president, Thomas A. Bynum; financial
secretary, John A. Huston: recording
secretary (scribbler Of the SCROLL. Frank
D. Smith; treasurer, Harvey Watkins.
The date OF the annual banquet was not
selected. but will occur the later part OF
February The committe OF arrange
ments, invitations, entertainment, print
ing. and reception was agreed upon, and
the chairmen OF the various committees
will constitute the executive committee.
The knockers" is composed wholly of
printers, and the annual hanquets have
been very successful.
Miss Amanda Craig, Of the press sec
ton. night, passed the holidays with
her home folks at Berkeley Springs W.
Va.
John II. Hogan. a recent employee Of
the document section. remembered many
of his former associates with attractive
holiday cards from his present residence,
Spartanburg S. c.
The installation OF officers Of Govern
ment Printing Office Council. No. A1,
National Union, will occur at Pythian
Temple, on Saturday evening. January
s. The meeting has been extended from
January I. on account Of the date being
holiday. Hereafter, the regular meet
ings OF the council viii be held the first
Saturday night of each month al Pythian
Temple. Besides the installation Of Off
GERS on January S. a delegation from the
cabinet will visit the council and present
the cash prize won by the council for the
largest class at the initiation on December
Q A banquet will follow the meeting OF
the council at the Queen Cafe.
Imposer Thomas E. McCardel, Of the
document section, night, took advantage
OF tho Christmas vacation and visited
his home city, Hagerstown, Nd.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-02
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To Hold Him.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Nan-Thats a beautiful solitaire Dick
gave you. l wonder IL you know what
a tickle young man he is?
Fan-Indeed, I do; that's why I made
him give me such an expensive one
The Washington herald., 1910-01-02
The Very Meanest Kind.

The Very Meanest Kind.
From Exchange
She has the meanest disposition OF any
girl ever knew"
How mean is she7''
80 mean that even her hair snarls."
The Washington herald., 1910-01-02

IL Not on the Water Wagon.
Try John J. Aliens "Old 20 Bourbon, "
bottled In bond: sl.00 full quart. S07
North Capitol st.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-02

Vice President Joe STEELE spent Christ
mas with friends at Atlantic City. and
was snowbound on the return trip. fall
ing to report until Tuesday morning.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-02

Simeon Johnson, the weather man, as he
Is known all over the Office, was dropped
from the rolls during the week.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-02

Chairman Phil Nachman. Of the key
board room, Is to be congratulated on the
recovery OF his daughter Alma from a
dangerous illness, which necessitated a
difficult surgical operation.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-02
THE PRINTER.

His work goes on while others sleep or play
This man On whom the whole wide world depends
To eaTUnlcle the worlds news. brought from ends
OF earth to hts deft fingers 40 by day.
Beneath their craft tho type yields 20 his sway
As Ger his case, machine, or form he bends
To feed tbs hungry. thTobbing press. which lends
Its mighty voice to hum the printers law,
he labOTs thus that all who run may read
The daily grist Of mGnkinds joys and woes.
Though Others in the Yuletide glow may bask,
He tolls to Satiate the fierce news gTeed
Of brother man, no holiday he knows
The printers Christmas gTeets him at his task.
-GeOTge Sanford Holmes, IN Denver NswsTin
The Washington herald., 1910-01-02

Clarence ]. Welt. makeup on the night
monotype force. met with a serious acci-
dent on Thursday evening while on his
way to the office by falling on the icy
sidewalk
The Washington herald., 1910-01-02

Laird L. Neal, foreman In the bindery,
''the one with the quiet disposition" let
himself out on Christmas Eve at his
home, Y u street northwest. At midnight,
The Washington herald., 1910-01-02

n. NJ. (Jimmy) Light, the veteran
maker-up on the spess. was cordially
greeted upon his return to the oflce the
last day of the old year
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-13

except that the farm was worth
more.
SO | set my head to get out of the
cotton "rut," but l realized that l
could not do it at once. The first
thing | did was to provide some pas
ture for hogs. | fenced in five or six
acres, in four different plots, all hav-
ing fresh water in them. | sowed
some oats and crimson clover last
fall in two of these plots, to make
spring pasture. / then bought five
pigs to make my meat another year.
and also a pure-bred Duroc-Jersey
SOW Now my hog prospect is fine
as the five killing hogs have made
good growth, and my Duroc-Jersey
gilt the day she was one year old.
farrowed a nice litter Of pigs and got
all of them through safe at weaving
time
have given a good lot OF thought
to how to feed the hogs at the least
expense. They love and do well on
peanuts, so l planted one acre In
peanuts, one small plot in cowpeas
where / can turn the hogs in to gath
er them. / also have a plot OF sor-
ghum where / can cut and throw II
over to them. Then | am putting
some 3 acres in turnips. and by hav-
ing these feeds / can make pork at
little cost.
Did you. in all your life. ever see
a sight suggesting a more pitiable
condition in life than to see a farmer
in the spring when he is ready TO
commence a crop. take his wagon to
town and buy load OF corn. hay.
meat, and many other commodities he
could raise at home?
Let us change all this.
MARK RAMSEY.
Ohatchee, Ala.
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-13
RENovATING THE OLD PASTURE.
How to Get Stand Of Grass That
Will Give Grazing Eight Months
In the Year.

Messrs. Editors: Pick the big pas
ture that was "cut over" last year up
closely. then I would advise sowing
one-third bushel OF tall oat grass.
one-third bushel OF orchard grass.
and one-eighth bushel alsike clover.
all broadcast. then dig It UP thor
oughly with the eight-disk bush and
bog pillow. or spading harrow. not
too deeply. then SOW broadcast s
quarts OF redtop. 3 or of
Texas bluegrass. OF timothy and
or 2 OF white clover. mixed thor
oughly. and harrow lightly after SOW
ing. These with the Japanese clover
and natural grasses will give you
grazing eight to ten months In the
year In Tennessee. and much more
farther South. The redtop and al
sike clover are by far the best
grasses for moist land. / do not
not think any tame grasses will do
much on bog or swamp land.
No natural grasses are good for
fall and winter pasturage, and the
tame grass will not thrive unless the
soil Is well pulverized and old sod
we'll cut up. This formula will give
over bushel OF seed to the acre. II
will be safe TO increase the oat grass
and orchard grass some. Sown alone
We use one bushel OF orchard grass
seed per acre, or with one-fourth
bushel of redtop added. The two
make good winter pasturage. but do
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-13
More Hogs and Less Cotton.

Messrs. Editors: commenced
farming by making cotton the only
money crop, but raised all the corn
and feed / used. / bought meat and
lard, though, four to five months In
the year. got rent every year from
three one-horse crops in addition to
my own crop. At the end of four
years | found / was no better off
financially than when | commenced
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-13

You will want to read Editor Poe's
book OF European travel. "A South
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with his Round the World" travel
letters. One paper copy of the book
for three new ascent subscriptions:
cloth copy for Ave 25-cent susbcrip-
tons.
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-13
Make Your Own Meat,

Messrs. Editors: It seems to me
that II every Southern farmer would
adopt the above as his slogan the
question of $500 More a Year" for
each farmer would soon be settled.
For, the making of our own meat
means:
L. The saving of from $50 to
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-13

Since laying by the crops have Won
gone around and gathered up the
tools and implements and plaead
them away under the shelters? Not
one of them should be left out. Tho
weather damages tools and imple-
ments almost as much as use. When
you put them under the shelters use
oil on all bolts and screws so that
they will be in good condition next
spring. A little paint would help In
preventing rust and decay. NJ
Beatty.