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The Washington times., 1911-06-07
LUTHERAN LAYMEN
CLOSE CONVENTIONS,
SYNOD IN SESSION
President Taft and Ambas-
sador Won Bernstorff to
Address Churchmen.

The ending of the first convention OF
the Federal Council of Lutheran Broth
erhoods, and the opening of the forty
n1th biennial convention of the Gen
eral Synod of the Lutheran Church
took place today when the delegates OF
Doth conventions united in a liturgical
service and partook Of the Holy Com
munion at the Luther Place Memorial
Church.
Delegates to the brotherhood conven-
ton have been holding their sessions in
1his church, and the synod will hold its
sessions which are to last until next
thursday, in the same place
The service this morning was con-
Quoted by Prof. F. P. Manhart, D. D.,
OF SusquehanDa University, Selings-
grove, Pa, secretary of the synod. and
the sermon was preached by the Rev.
Harlan h. Fenner, D. D., of Louisville,
Ky. president OF the synod.
lIr. Fenner dwelt on the church and
modern civilization
Following the sermon, the delegates
Communion.
Luther Place Memorial Church is dec
GRATED with American flG gs, and banners
mark the seats of the different delega-
lions. On each banner is the date of
represent. Two banners at the front of
the church attracted special attention.
One showed that in 1869, when the synod
met IN Washington, there were 10 dele
gates, and this year at the fOTty-fifth
biennial convention there are PAS dele
gates present.
The afternoon session was given up to
the permanent organization of the con-
Nention, seating of delegates, and cleo
ton of officers. This was followed by
the report of the minutes of the last
convention and the report of the treas
urer
One of the most interesting sessions
pf the convention will be held tonight,
when the delegates will be addressed
by President Taft and Count Won Bern
Etorff, the German ambassador. Many
pther prominent men are expected TO
be present, and an address has been
promised by Commissioner Cuno II.
Rudolph.
The sessions OF the convention aye
open to the public.
The Washington times., 1911-06-07
ETHEL DEANS BACK,
INSISTS HER STAGE
FEVER IS UNDATED
Father of Girl Finds Her
With One-Night Stand
Troupe in South.

Ethel Deans. seventeen years old. Is
home, after a three days experiences
with a one-night-stand troupe, which
has in no way dampened her desire to
become an actress. Miss Deans is the
daughter Of DR.. A. c. Deans, of 1l09
Fifth street northwest.
The young woman smuggled her
clothes and dancing costumes from her
home last Thursday. Her father learned
she had Joined troupe which was play
ing in Sprwing Hope, N. c., and at his
request the police caused her detention
until he could 90 to the Southern town.
He and his daughter arrived here yes
terday morning. Miss Deans is not dis
couraged by the hardships of one-n'ght
stands. and says she hopes her father
will relent and allow her to continue in
the profession she had chosen.
The Washington times., 1911-06-07
House Opens Debate on
Wool Bill, Big Fight Due

The House began debate today on
the wool bill Before beginning what
will be a long. drawn out discussion
Of the bill the House adopted a reso-
luton introduced by Representative
Anderson of Minnesota calling on the
tariff. board for all the information in
its possession relating to wool.
The House was unable to agree upon
q limit for the debate and for the
present the matter was left in abey-
Pnce. The PARTISAN discussion of the
bill probably will continue for ten
days. Representative Underwood, in
charge, began a long speech this
afternoon along the lines of the ma
5oritv report of the Ways and Means
Committee, defending the Democratic
viewpoint that a revenue duty on
wool is necessary owing to Republi
can eXtravagance and a depleted
treasury. This statement was bit
terly challenged by Representative
Payne and other Republicans and the
debate promises to be acrimonious
throughout
The Washington times., 1911-06-07
Skipper and Pilot Held
For Sinking of Taboga

ing Of the ship Taboga, which resulted
in the loss of twenty-three lives. Cap
tain Campbell and Pilot Matthews are
under arrest and indignation is running
high.
1t is asserted the captain did not heed
a warning and ran the vessel upon the
reefs. mistaking the breakers for a
school of fish. The steamer David pick
ed up eighty survivors of the wreck.
Most Of the twenty-three who were lost
were in a big life boat that had been
put off when 1t was found the Taboga
could float but a short time. The
boat was capsized.
The Washington times., 1911-06-07
Fan Fails to Appear
For Trial as DiSturber

Louis c. Dimick forfeited S collateral
in District side Of Police Court today
for expressing too vigorously his dis
pleasure at the sort of baseball the
Washington team played against Cleve-
land yesterday.
Dimick, according to Special Police
man O'Dea, sat within easy earshot OF
the grandstand. His was such that the
policeman arrested Dmick on a charge
of disorderliness. The main failed to
answer when his case was called this
morning. Dimick runs a bicycle store
at 4l4 r street northwest
The Washington times., 1911-06-07
Gait House, Famous
Louisville Hotel, Sold

LOUISVILLE, June AFTER serving
as a hotel for over three-quarters of a
century the old Gait House. famous in
the history of the South, went under the
auctiuneer's hammer today, bringing
$4,000. The original cost of the building
and its contents is said to have been
81, ,00O, coo.
The hotel was sold by order of a
referee in bankruptcy. The purchaser
was a life insurance company. The Gait
House was first opened to the public in
1884. 1t was destroyed by fire shortly
after the civil war, but was immediate
ly rebuilt.
The Washington times., 1911-06-07
District Appeals Court
Plans Reform in Docket

Following the tendency of courts to
expedite and simplify procedure, the
District Court of Appeals has amended
its rules to prevent congestion of its
assignment doCkets.
Hereafter. the court rules. cases Will
not be placed on the assignment list for
argument until all briefs and records
have been completely prepared and
printed. with copies submitted to all in
terested persons. Formerly cases were
assigned long before they were ready
for hearing. 1t is expected by this rule
to expedite business materially.
The Washington times., 1911-06-07
Search for Missing
Aviator Abandoned

NICE, France, June THE sixteen
torpedo hoats that have been searching
since Monday for trace of Lieutenant
Bague. the army aviator who was lost
while attempting a fight from this city
to the Island of Corsica. gave up the
quest today.
The Washington times., 1911-06-07
Taft's Speech on Pact
TOBe Public Document

Representative Sims, a Tennessee
Democrat, obtained consent in the
House today for the printing of 5000
copies of President Taft's speech made
in Chicago Saturday in favor of the
reciprocity agreement. 1t will be print
ed as a public document.
Mr. Sims explained that he was not
Instructed by the Democratic caucus
to made the motion A Republican
member suggested that Mr.. Sims also
ought to have printed as a public docu-
ment William Jennings Bryan's editor
ial in favor of free wool, which severely
criticised the revenue wool Democrats.
The Washington times., 1911-06-07
Lazy Liver
Bile In Blood, Coated Tongue, Bad Breath

we'll how you feel liver won't act Bile collects in the blood bowels
md to
bile
Ge a 0ce
The Washington times., 1911-06-07
America to Recognize
New Portugal Regime

The United States legation at Lisbon
has been instructed to formally recoC-
nize the republican government Of
Portugal as soon as the popular assem-
bly,, recently elected. votes to confirm
the constitution and the provisional gov
ernment it was announced at the State
Department today
This is expected to be the first act
OF the legislature when it meets on
June 19. Unless some radical change
in the situation takes place before that
date the instructions will stand.
The Washington times., 1911-06-07
House Demands Facts
In Tobacco Trust Case

The House today passed a resolution
calling on the ATTORNEY General for in
formation as 10 the proposed criminal
prosecution of officers Of the American
Tobacco COMPANY. The resolution vas
introduced yesterday by Representative
CLAYTON Dem.. AlaD. favorably report
ed bv the Judiciary Committee this
morning. and passed by the House soon
after II met.
The Washington times., 1911-06-07
Admiral Robie, Retired,
Expires at His Home

Rear Admiral Edward Dunham Robie.
retired, former chief engineer of the
navy, died at 2 o'clock this morning at
his home at 1881 Twenty-first street
northwest
Admiral Robbie was born in Burling-
ton, VT, in 1881. He Joined the navy as
an assistant engineer in 1852, his first
position being on board Commodore
Peary's flagship in the trip around the
world. He rendered distinguished serv-
ice throughout the civil war. He re-
tired in 1898
The Washington times., 1911-06-07
$1.5O and $500 Waists. CSC

Dutch and high neck models, in
lingerie waists, beautifully trim
med with Cluny lace, val. lace and
Swiss insertion, some embroidered in
colored designs.
The Washington times., 1911-06-07
Children's Soc Rompers, Csc

Made Of serviceable blue cham
bray, in . TO 5-year sizes. All have
strong felled seams and rubber at
knee.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20

Vegetable Compound has done for me
during this trying period. Complete
restoration to health means SO much
to me that for the sake of other suffer-
ing women l am willing to make my
trouble public SO you may publish
this letter. Mrs. CHAs. BARCLAY,
RED, Graniteville, VT.
No other medicine for woman's ills
has received such widespread and un-
qualified endorsement. No other med
icine we know of has such record
of cures as has Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
For more than 80 years 1t has been
curing woman's ills such as infamma-
ton, liberation, fibroid tumors, irreg-
ularities, periodic pains and nervous
prostration, and 1t is unequalled for
carrying women safely through the
period of change of life.
Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to write
her for advice. Her advice is free,
and always helpful
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20
A Wise Fortune Teller.

While crossing the East Boston
ferry the other evening a little fellow
approached me saying: "Tell yer for
tune for a nickel, mister"
After a few words with the young
fellow / consented He took my hand
and said: 'At first l thought you
were going to become rich man, but
it's al loft now"
/ asked him the reason.
well, you see. boss, anybody who
parts with his money on scheme like
| played you for will never be one of
them financiers."
l gave him another nickel for his
philosophy.-Boston Traveller.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20
Precocious Willie.

pal" came little Wjllie's voice from
the darkness of the nursery.
Pa gave a bad imitation of snore.
He was tired and did not wish to be
disturbed
''Pa!" came the little voice again.
what is it, Willie?" replied his
father, sleepily.
"Tum in here. / want to asst you
sumpin'," said the lite voice.
So pa rose up from his down couch
and putting on his bathrobe and slip
pers. marched into the nursery.
We'll, what is it now?" he asked
Say. pa" said little Willie, 'if you
was to feed the COW on soap would she
give shaving cream ?"-Harper's Week
ly.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20
Something to Show.

do you mean to tell me-" demand
ed Mr.. Sillicus angrily. that you ac-
tually ordered $40 worth of groceries
of total stranger, at prices less than
any wholesale dealer can buy them,
and paid for them in advance?"
"Yes. that's what l said,' replied
his better half
"And you hadn't sense enough to
see that it was a barefaced swindle!"
roared Sillicus. well your moneys
gone now, and you have nothing to
show for it,"
why. yes l have. John" said his
wife. Il have this mans receipt for
the money! y."-Lippincott's.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20
GAMES FOR HALLOWEEN

First the invitations must. of course. be appro-
priate. Tiny note paper. with fairies and hob
goblins on 1t. can be bought; but any girl or boy
with very little trouble make nicer
You might write the Invitations silver paper
half moons. which you sketch (or paste,
II you cannot draw owls. gypsy fortune-tellers
or horseshoes. Or. take pieces of red card board
about four inches square; then cut out of black
paper funny little goblins, witches and fairies
Arrange them the red card artistcally
possible and print the invitations in black or
gilt paint. If you can put 1t in rhyme. all the
better
The decorations should be of autumn leaves OF
punches of wheat. o'lanterns, strings of pop
corn. pine cones tied from strips of
deep yellow cheesecloth or bunting The little
gourds squashes. deep yellow. striped green and
ruddy brown make cunning favors for each childs
plate. Cut off the top and fill them with the old
fashioned round. red peppermint drops II you
find of the very long gourds tsometimes
they are couple of feet long). they are very at
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20

tractive scooped out and filed with trailing vines
or autumn leaves
for refreshments be sure to have sticky mo-
lasses taffy. popcorn balls doughnuts and hot
green pickles, If you have nothing else The ices
can be bought In witch moulds but II that is
too expensive. serve 1t in huge scoopedout
pumpkin. set on platter surrounded with
wreath of Ivy or autumn leaves
II you like games for prizes. why not have n
winter four-leaf clover party for good luck? Cpt
any amount OF three-leaved and a few four.
leaved clovers out of green tissue paper and num
bered on the back. Hide them everywhere the
more out-of-the-way places the better. so long as
tiny edge is in view. When the hunt ia over
each boy and girl adds up the numbers on the
back of the leaves found counting 25 for every
four-leafed clover The person having the high
est total wins the prize
Or you might try tossing peanuts Each pIav
er IN turn Is given 10 peanuts. and standing
about eight feet off tries to throw as many as
possible into small round basket The one get
ting in the most nuts wins the prize
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20
HOMESEEKERS ExcuR RsIoN
RATES TO TEXAS AND NEW
MEXICO POINTS DUR
INC 1914

On the first and third Tuesdays OF
each month during the entire yea
The Colorado and Southern Rail-
way will sell round trip homeseekers'
excursion tickets to a great many
points in New Mexico and Texas at
greatly reduced rates. Final limit
25 days allowing liberal stop-over
privileges. For detailed information.
rates, etc, call on your nearest Colo.
rado and Southern agent or address T.
r. Fisher. General Passenger Agent,
Denver. Colo.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20
FROM TEXAS
some Coffee Facts From tho Lone
Star State.

From a beautiful farm down in Tex
as. where gushing springs unite to
form babbling brooks that wind their
sparkling way through fiowery meads,
comes note of gratitude for delivery
from the coffee habit
when my baby boy came to me
nve years ago. began to drink
Postum. having feeling that 1t would
be better for him and me than the old
kind OF drug-laden coffee. l was not
disappointed in 1t, for it enabled me, a
small, delicate woman, to nurse a
bouncing, healthy baby IA months.
II have since continued the use OF
Postum for l have grown fond of 1t,
and have discovered to my Joy that 1t
has entirely relieved me of bilious
habit which used to PROSTATE me two
or three times a year, causing much
discomfort to my family and suffering
to myself.
MY brother-in-law was cured OF
chronic constipation by leaving on
coffee and using Postum. He has be-
come even more fond of 1t than he
was Of the old coffee.
In fact, the entire family, from the
latest arrival Ia 2-year-old who always
calls for his 'potie' first thing in the
morning). up to the head of the house,
think there is no drink SO good or SO
wholesome as Postum" Name given
by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Read the little book. "The Road to
Wellville." in pkgs. There's a reason"
Ever read the above letterf A new
are genuine, true, and full of hunan
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20
A FLY Paradise.

First Housefy-Howdy, old pal?
What sort of a season have you had?
Second F1y-Much the same as
usual. Didn't take any outing this
year. I'm at my old quarters in the
livery stable.
First F1y-Pretty dull, should say.
I've been In clover. That's right. If
there ever was fly Eden l found it.
Listen. No screens. baldheaded own
er. baldheaded baby. fiypaper easy to
eat and three fate women who couldn't
swat an elephant. I'm going back
there next summer.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20

from nervousness
and other annoying
symptoms, and l
can truly say that
Lydia L. Pinkham's
" e G ct a Bile Com
pound has proved
worth mountains Of
gold to me, as 1t
restored my health
and s streng t h. l
never forget to tell
my friends what
LYDIA T.. Pinkham'S
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20
To Mend an Umbrella.

To mend an umbrella that tears
loose from the rib at the point, when
you are on the street and needle and
thread are not available. close the um-
brella and bringing the cloth in po-
sition, insert small hairpin in the
hole of the rib. and wind securely
around cloth. This first aid to the in
jured" is so efficient you will be
tempted to leave 1t >permanently.-N
tional Magazine.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20
Bad for Pa.

Say. ma. does God see everything
we do?"
Yes, my child"
even the little things around the
house, main the hall and dining
room and all around?"
"Yes, my child, everywhere
After a moments sympathetic con-
temptation in profound silence:
Gee, l wouldn't like to be pa
Lippincott's.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20
A Business Suggestion.

Bobby had worn his mothers pa
tience to the limit.
You are a perfect little heathen!"
she remarked, giving way at last.
DO you mean it?" demanded
Bobby.
Il do indeed" said his mother.
Then say, Ma" said Bobby, why
can't keep that ten cents week you
gimme for the Sunday school collec-
ton? 1 guess I'm as hard up as any
of the rest of 'em."-Harper's Week
ly.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20

Is the swellest
Wedding. Birthday
or Christmas Gift
cup and Saucer, 81;
so: Bread and But
Dish. SLIPS; Spoon
Plate, $500; Cream
up. VIII execute
salts
for Holidays.
2402 E. Colfax Ave.
COLORADO.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20
He Got a Reward.

when the teacher heard me swear.
she asked me where l learned it,
What did you tell herr"
"Oh. didn't give you away;
blamed it on the parrot"
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20
Beat Him to It.

whats the matter. little boy?"
.M-maw's gone an drowned all the
kittens"
Dear, dear. Now. that's too bad"
"Yep, she p-promised-boo hoo!-
at l c'u'd do 1.-THE Pathfinder.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20

Willis-What became of the fellow
who constructed the watch with 10000
separate pieces?
Gillis-I think I've got one of his
automobiles now.-Puck.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20
B,na,s BsIs'st CHINA

Salt and Pepper. 81
ter. 800: Olive
Tray. s1.25; Cake
and Sugar. $3.50
work in any desigr
factory order now
Mrs. H. It. Hnmer,
Denver,
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20
Way They picture EN-.

First illustrator. Great Scott,
mani you're painting that apple an
awful siZei"
Second Ditto-'T know it. It's to be
used in a nursery stock catalogue."-
Judge.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20
Short on Currency.

did she marry the man who res.
cued herr"
Eyes, and now she's discovered that
her life was the only thing he ever
saved"
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20
A Tragic Proposition.

A Tragic Proposition.
81 see you play Hamlet" remarked
the novice.
Il do" admitted Yorick Hamm.
Its a tragedy, isn't it?'
Nearly always"
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20

er the eve OF the night preceding II.
was the occasion OF the ancient pagan
festival of the harvest. For 1t was the
policy of the church to supplant heath
en- by Christian observances.
II you give a Halloween party you
can amuse your guests by placing upon
a table a large dish full of vegetables
-beets. carrots, turnips, potatoes ana
onions-the number being the same as
that of the men present, To each vege-
table should be tied with a gay ribbon
a card bearing a mans name. Then the
ladies should in turn be blindfolded. and.
being led to the table one at a time,
should pick out vegetable. which. ac-
cording to the card II bears. will decide
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20

who shall be the partner OF Its possessor Tor the
evening.
Another amusing game requires that each girl
in turn shall go In the yard or into the street,
blindfolded. and led by somebody else and pick
up the first fallen leaf that comes to hand II 1t
is ragged and dirty her future husband will be
poor II yellow he will be wealthy; If red he will
be a witty and brilliant man; II green he will be
a fool
In case you are puzzled to choose between two
lovers place three nuts a stove or before the
fire so close that they will be ignited One you
name for yourself and other two for the young
men respectively If one of the NUTS jumps and
bounces away. you know that the person 1t rep
resents will prove tickle and undesirable hus-
band AS for the other. II II remains close by
and the nuts burn to ashes together you
have reason to believe that this lover and your
self will make a happy match. Some quite an
Client verses describe the test follows:
These glowing nuts embems true
OF what human life view;
The Unmatched couple fret and fume
And thus In strife themselves consume.
Or from each other wildly start,
And with noise forever part.
But see the happy. happy pair
OF genuine love and truth sincere;
With mutual fondness while they burn.
Still to each other kindly turn;
And as the vital sparks decay
Together gently sink away
Till. lifes ordeal passed.
Their mingled ashes rest at last
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20

Some of the most amusing of Halloween games
have for their object the solving Of problems OF
destiny In regard to matrimony. In of them
three small bowls placed the table-the
first empty the second filled with clear
water and the third containing soapy water Girls
are blindfolded In turn and led to the table. with
instructions to dip the left hand into of the
bowls If the hand is dipped into the clear water,
the maid will marry bachelor; If into the 'soapy
water she will capture wdower and II into the
empty receptacle. she will remain spinster all
her life.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20
CHANGE
IN WOMAN'S
LIFE
Made Safe by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Graniteville, vt was passing
through the Change of Life and suffered
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20

BON |, LOOK 6TaNpIss PsrsE IL sll kinds Of MER-
log mailed free. Cor. 18th & Flake. Denver
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20

the calendar. Hence
the name. All-Hal-
lows" or "All Saints
Day" The choice Of
this day was deter
mined doubtless by
the fact that the first
of November. or rath.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20

Barnes Storme-Ah! me boy. but we
had the run of our life In Oskaloosa.
Friend-H'm, amt 1t lucky they
couldn't catch you?
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20

particularly appropriate to HaIlowe'en-
They are usually made at home with
the aid of few vegetables such as
potatoes. beets. carrots and the like.
and the coptriving OF them will afford
lot OF amusement
For example. with fair-sized pota-
10 for body. beet for a head and
a couple of carrots for legs you can
turn out quite a humanlke Ggure.
Stand him firmly on his pins" paint
couple of eyes and a nose. cut a
round hole beneath the nose for
the insertion OF cigar and you
will have a sporty-looking goblin.
which only needs some sort OF hat
and a stick in his hand-his arms are
carrots also-to be perfect In Its way.
The deft handling of a penknife Will
accomplish wonders In the manufac-
ture Of such vegetable manikins. help
ing out here and there in sculptural
way. while little ingenuity In the
contribution OF minor accessories is
an important aid. For instance. a po-
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-10-20

OW comes the festival
OF the Boyle Man. II
you want to try some
thing that is novel and
amusing in connection
with It you cannot do
better than make a few
experiments in the con-
struction Of vegetable
manilkins- which are