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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-28
Vegetation in Coastal Alaska.

John Muir in the Century,
The wilderness presses close I'D to the
town, and 1t is wonderfully rich and luxuri-
ant. The forests almost rival those of
Puget sound; wild roses are three inches in
diameter, and ferns. ten feet high. And
strange to say. all this exuberant yegeta-
ton is growing on moraine material that
has been scarcely moved or modified I'm any
way by postglacial agents. Rounded masses
Of hard. resisting rocks rise everywhere
along the shore and in the woods, their
scored and polished surfaces still unwast-
ed, telling of a time, so lately gone when
the whole region lay in darkness beneath
an all-embracir mantle of ice. Even in
the streets of the town glactated bosses are
exposed, the telling inscriptions Of which
have not been effaced by the wear of either
weather or travel. And in the orchards
fruitful boughs shade the edges of glacial
pavement, and drop apples and peaches on
them. Nowhere, as far as I have seen
are the benefcent influences of glaciers
made manifest in palmer terms or with
more striking contrasts. No tale OF en-
chantment is SO marvellous, so exciting to
the imagination, as the story of the works
and ways of snow flowers banded together
es glaciers. and marching forth from their
encampments on the mountains to develop
the beauty Of landscapes and make them
fruitful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-28

the throat in a Me6!ci collar A dark green
velvet hat is intended for this costume
and is trimmed with crimson roses and
white paradise plumes
another deni-seasoE walking dress Is of
green silk with white figures The skirt
Is finished at the mem with alternate frfns
OF green and white ga lze ribbon headed
with band Of green embroidered gaze.
Inc fronts of the folded bodice are edged
with hands OF gauze embroidered in green
and black and open upon n vest of pleated
white chiffon. Tight coat sleeves are used
with rufes of the silk carried about The
armholes end finished with frillines of
gauze ribbon. A white Legtorn ha, Is to
he worn with garlands of roses and heavy
dark green foliage.
Dresses 10 he Longer.
The indications are that street dresses
Ter the autumn will he longer than for
several seasons. There has been a reyolu-
tion in London in this particular. Last
spring walking skirts were much shorter
there than here. but now trains are talked
about seriously. somewhat heavier On ess
than those before described is of a soft
creamy brown cloth. with skirt Filings of
SILK OF somewhat darker shade. The fun
bodice is arranged with three ruches of
ecru chiffon set across from shoulder 10
shoulder with up and down pleats of the
silk below. There are rather 1ight ruched
sleeves. This dress is long enough TO lie
on the ground behind.
The vividness of August colors is mod
lned Tor later wear. Dark blue and green
Will be much in vogue for September An
other combination TO be continued in favor
Is black and white glace with either green
or hight blue glace at the waist. Reds that
tone to pink and mauyes that approach to
red will remain among the hest worn
shades. The newest reds for autumn are
glowingly brilliant, but the ;ints are vet
soft and not trying.
Light Silks.
Comparatively tight silks wiIl ne worn
later than usual this season, judging from
present indications With chem and fol-
lowing them. checked tweeds are planning
a vigorous campaign. At a pretty garden
party few days ago a very correct and
dainty toilet was of black and white
striped silk. with narrow hoIaces of pale
green silk gauze edged with white glhpure.
The ught-htting bodice opened in front
with small revers, showing a guimpe Of
green gauge and guipure A capote WAS
worn OF black gauze ana roses.
Palmer for autumn travel is a skirt
OF navy blue cashmere. with blouse bodice
In white grenadine gauze, striped across
with very narrow black velvet ribbon
There are long sleeves to match, plain but
rather full at the top. To this costume is
added short jacket i'm navy blue with
small basques and open in front
Tea gowns are of all seasons. new
and very attractive one is of white silk with
angel sleeves. 1t is drawn close INTO the
waist, showing a blue sash and a blue plas-
tron worked with silver.
by the way. silk sashes Of three or four
yaros IN length are a good purchase just
now They are pretty certain To he used
all winter as decorative additions to all
sorts of evening gowns.
ELLEN OSBORN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-28
Building a Lake In Kansas.
From the Topeka Capital. 70


One OF the crying needs Of Kansas has
always been some convenient large body of
water which could furnish the people a
summer resort nearer than the Rocky
mountains or the great lakes. This need
we have always felt was bound to be sup
piled some day, though nobody had sup
posed the time was 50 near at hand. Yet,
here 1t is: A company of capitalists is at
work now in southwest Kansas digging a
canal and leveling OF thenbody of lake
fourteen miles long by eight wide, which
they propose to fill with the excess water
OF the raging Arkansas. Everybody knows
that the surface of that unostentatious
stream has to be sprinkledlin the summer
to lay the dust, but comparatively few peo-
pie realized what a tremendous underf1ow
1t has. AS we understand 1t, the summer
resort company referred to intend to tap
this hidden supply. They will turn on the
undeINoW and furnish enough water to af-
ford fishing. boating and bathing facilities
for the whole state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-28
An Old Crocodile.

FFOm the Los Angeles Times.
One Of the most interesting specimens
in the British museum is a crocodile more
than 1900 years old 1t is big, we'll
preserved specimen, and on Its back there
is whole family of little crocodiles.
Years before the Christian era the
Egyptians worshiped crocodiles among
their animal deities. and many specimens
were kept at great expense in their parks
and royal gardens. where they were at
tended by priests and given all sorts of
dainty morsels for food. When these
crocodile gods died they were embalmed
and placed in the tonbs along with the
mummies of other sacred animals This
particular crocodile was prepared by dip
ping 1t In wax and pitch, which rendered
1t hard and shiny, and it lay in one of
the pyramids century after century. until
the Egyptian government dug 1t out and
presented 1t to the British museum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-28

quite playful. This horse died at the age
OF twenty-seven years, and was buried
with military honors. Napoleon's horse at
Wnterloo was white Persian charger,
called Marengo, a horse which he always
rode because his soldiers could easily
recognize him thereby. This horse was
taken, after the battle. and his skeleton
Is now preserved in the United Service In
stitute at Whitehall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-28
She Had Him Cowed,

From the New York Journal.
While stopping one night at a farm house
in Missouri a traveller was astonished to
see his hostess walk up to her husband
about every fifteen minutes and box his
ears or give his hair a pull In the morn
ing the guest seeing the woman alone,
asked an explanation Of her strange con-
duct, and her reply was: You See stran-
ger. me and the old man has been fiShtin'
for ten years to see who shall boss this
ere ranch, and have jest got him cowed,
but IL 1 should let up on him for a day he
would turn on me again, and my work
would all go for nothin'."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-28

1t n alters little what II is that you want
whether situation or n servant-a
want ad. in The Star will reach the
person who can fill your need
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-28

II you want anything. try an ad. in The
Star II anybody has what you wish. you
will get an answer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-28
Street Costumes

Street dresses for early autumn wear are
putting in their annual first appearance A
charming example is of white brilliantine,
cut in princess style and edged along the
opening from shoulder to ground with a
tiny frill Of dark green ribbons looking out
from under ecru lawn guiprre. The same
decoration is carried round the hem and
about the white zouave, which is covered
with jet lattice work. and which rises at
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-06-25

Mr. and Mrs Earle Stevens of Hotch-
kissyille, formerly of Hawleyville, were
made happy, last week Wednesday. by
the birth Of son.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-06-25
MRS HENRY A. HITCH.

Mrs Henry A. Hitch, whose serious ILL.,
ness had been noted in last weeks BEE,
died last week Thursday evening, at
Dicks hotel, about 10 O'Clock. She came
to Newtown in February to attend a So
cial gathering, and was taken i'll that
evening. Her condition was considered
grave from the first, but she rallied, and
at times it was hoped she might recover.
Her maiden name was S. Margsretta
Leonard. She was 3S years old and was
native of Middletown. Mrs Hitch is
survived by her husband, Henry A.
Hitch of Bridgeport, her mother, Mrs
Laura Leonard, brother, William A.
Leonard, and two sisters, Mrs Mary
Flansburg, and Mrs Austin Spear of Mid
dletown. The funeral was attended from
Dicks hotel on Saturday afternoon, Rev
George T. Linsley officiating. The pail
bearers we're w. T. Hayes, A. T. Clarke,
Arthur S. Hawley and Charles 81. Gay.
There were many beautiful floral tributes
from the social and literary organizations
to which she belonged, as well as from
personal friends of the deceased. Amor z
those present from out of town were Mrs
Mary Flansburgh and Mrs Austin Spear
of Middletown, Mrs Spencer of Clinton,
Mrs Herbert Foster of New Haven, Mr.
and Mrs Sawyer and E. FL. Hurd of
Bridgeport and Mr. and Mrs Frank Beck
ley of New Haven. The burial was pri-
vate, and was in the Newtown cemetery.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-06-25
ong the many beautiful an.

THE RESORT.
Among the many beautiful anu
esque places which attract "city foiA
who desire change of air and scenery,
Newtown has long been popular and
conspicuous. Its advantages as health
full and restful summer resort are well
known and appreciated by residents in
this and other states who annually re-
pair to it and drink iu the life giving air
and enjoy the beautiful walks and drives
for which the town is noted. Lake
Taunton, "The Glen, - ''Castle Ronald"
MT Pleasant" and the river drive are all
charming routes and one never wearies
IN viewing the magnificent scenes which
abound in this vicinity.
1t would indeed be difficult task to
find locality which combines all the
qualities which Newtown possesses.
Its main street is q marvel of beauty and
tsste, and its handsome buildings, fiue
lawns and stately trees impress the be-
holder with admiration. The ssnoisess
and the ''odors' which are a part of the
lot Of those who dwell in cities are here
exchanged for quiet and a calm that
are like the slumbering stars and ex.
hilarating air redolent of new moyn
hay.
To the tired pilgrim of. life's highway
it is solace and balm to tarry here
awhile and view the landscape DER. At
this time Newtown is surprisingly love-
ly; the chilly air has given place to
warmer weather; all vegetation is at
its best; June roses are abundant and
extra fine; buttercups and daisies car
pet the earth; lilies and pansies contri-
butte their share of natures bounty and
the entire picture leads one to think of
Him who has so lavishly diffused so
much beauty for our contemplation and
benefit.
In the center of Newtown, and most
eligibly situated, is the Grand Central
hotel, which has long been noted for
its many excellent qualities as a first
class house. The rooms are all COM
Portable ana pleasant and furnished with
the best of materials. This house has
undergone many improvements since
last season and no pains are spared by
the genial and popular proprietor, Ex-
Senator Houlihan, in catering to the
comfort of his guests.
From present indications this season
will be busy one at the Grand Central,
as guests are arriving daily and many
are there who make it a point to visit
Newtown each summer.
Among those who are sojourning there
now are: Prof W. H. Hoyt of Newtown,
Miss G. NJ. Hoyt of New York, Mr. and
Mrs d. Clifford Hall and daughter of
Bridgeport, Mrs and Miss Peters of New
York, Postmaster Northrop of New
town, William 81. Conklin and family of
New Haven, Miss Eva L. French of
Bridgeport, Miss 1ousey and Miss Ker
of New York.
Michael White, the clerk of the Grand
Central, makes new friends daily by his
polite attention and prompt execution
of orders.-[Journal and Courier, New
Haven.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-06-25

John Donovan was brought before Ju
tIce M. J.. Bradley, last week, on the
charge of non-support. He was sent to
the Bridgeport jail for 80 days.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-06-25

Miss Bloom and her sister. Miss g.
Belle Bloom OF Brooklyn. are among the
arrivals at Dicks hotel.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-06-25

W. B. Mead ofNew Haven was in town
on Monday.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-06-25

- pcag 3 o'HARAs Attorneys snd 0oun
nauvm q Lsu. ststs street, Bgsagspcst.0enn
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-06-25
SOME NOTES.

The races were for 100 bushels of oats
second place %, the third 15 and the
fourth 10.
E. G. Platt, the energetic agent for the
Mccormick mowers, ,harvesters and reap
ers, had three of the machines on the
ground in operation. They attracted ia
vorable attention.
Horsemen were present in goodly num-
bers from New Milford, Woodbury., DAN
bury and Bridgeport also furnished fair
list of interested spectators.
In the first heat of the 2.33 class there
was clash of sulky wheels that made
some noise, but no one was hurt as was
seen when the dust cleared away.
A spectator was heard to remark that
when the grand stand is built our diree-
tors should be advised to use soft pine
instead of hard for the seats. This is a
good suggestion, only add few springs,
cushions, or something like that.
The Fair Co., will need sprinkling
cart some day. It was "kinder dusty
for the spectators at times. That prom
ised home made sprinkler will no doubt
fill the bill.
Outsiders generally were much pleased
with the meeting. Our Fair grounds
are SO nicely situated, people like to visit
Newtown and this means that more
races would be attractive to them.
The crop Of hay on the grounds is
good. The Fair Co., ought to have had
an eye to business and let the McCor-
mick mowers and harvesters put it in
the barn while parading about the
grounds. II the sun had only been hot
enough!
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-06-25

zone of my sick headaches" you will
hear people frequently say, IS II the COM
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-06-25
Local Affairs.
e.
At Ronalds Park.
The Races .rrENDANcE
-ss sCoR

GOOD WEATHER, A LARGE a
SPIRITED RACING AND A sUCCEA
ED BY THE NEWTOwN AGRICULTUh-
FAIR co.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-06-25
Mid Country Scenes.

ms OF SUMMER LIFE AT NEwroWS'
~RAcTTvK SPOT WHERE CITY
~usT,-FLowERs IN ABUN-
CHA4> THE VISITORS AT
AN AL
f0iN' AhAi H. pictur-
DANCE.-soME O.. -~su
THE RESORT
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-06-25
NUMBER 25.

plant was hopelessly incurable. AS
matter of fact, Ayers pills not only re-
lieve sick headache but effectually remove
the cause of this distressing complaint,
and so bring about permanent cure.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-06-25

Selectman and Mrs w. Fl. Hubben
went to Unadilla, N. Y, on Monday,
called there TO attend the funeral of E.
r. Blanchard, cousin of Mr. Hubbell.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-06-25

The correct figures in regard to the at
tendance at the Sandy Hook public school
for the past year are: Primary depart
ment, 3-10; intermediate, 19; senior,
20 Clio; total, As $40.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-06-25

IIIHe IzzI 4, z IA, rs, 10, llS34
The 2.33 class was won by Joe Agus-
tine in three straight heats, the honest
PAGER proving too much of a horse for
any of his opponents by some lengths.
There were also seven starters in this
class, all good horses, and they took
turns in sharing the laurels of second and
third places. Following is the summary
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-14
Katie Putnam Coming.

Katie Putnam, the talented Amer
lean soubrette, will come to Homo
lulu next month and will play sea
son at the Opera House. All ar
engagements have been completed
for the appearance of the popular
little lady. She will bring an ex-
celent supporting company and a
repertoire of comedy successes The
latest and catchiest songs and
dances will he introduced in each
play. The INDEPENDENT predicts a
prosperous sea'on for Miss Putnam,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-14
LATE FOREIGN NEWS.

The inventive and unreliable Am
erican newspaper correspondents
are spreading innumerable rumors
about Queen Victoria's retirement
from public life, and her forth.
coming abdication.
The Diamond Jubilee celebration
was an Unprecedented success, aud
no accidents or arrests occurred. A
curious oversight in connection with
the reception of the House Of Com
mons by the Queen led to an apology
by the officers OF the Royal House
hold and a special invitation from
the Queen to "Her faithful Com
mons" aud their wives to attend her
at Windsor.
The U. s. S. San Francisco and
Raleigh have been sent to Tangiers
to remind the Sultan OF Morocco
that he must not illtreat American
citizens.
INSCRIPTIONS political agitators
are endeavoring to promote disturb.
auces in British India.
Prince Victor Dhuleep Singh is
engaged to marry Lady Coventry.
News from Cuba is as usual con-
q citing aud unreliable.
The Christian Endeavorers are
having "fiue old time" in Caifor-
MIA, aud are materially assisting in
padding up" the newspapers.
Nearlp 10000 miners are on strike
in Pennsylvania, U. S. A.
Rear Admiral j. N. Miller is TO
relieve Admiral Bearslee and the
Philadelphia with the Baltimore
next month.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-14
WV. DlMOHD'S

The clipper bark Brenhilda,
in the Theo. III. Davies 81
Company line, arrived a few
days ago III days from
Liverpool, with her cargo in
splendid condition. Among
the lot is a large shipment of
crockery for us.
This time it is the beautiful
"Cleveland shape Trilby'' the
design that has pleased every.
one. We have it in three
shades; blue, green al d
brown. This quality or crock
cry has become popular in
Homo ulu, because we make
it easy for people to buy.
If you do not want a whole
set you may select whatever
number Of pieces you wish at
set prices and in any size and
design. You may select your
own set and get whatever
pieces you wish and when one
gets broken it can be replaced
from our large stock.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-14
Camping Season
is Coming
WHEN YOU GET OUT into
The MOUNTAIN

we can be with you. The memory OF a
well stocked larder in your camp will help
the enjoyment of the % merry picturesque
or majes ic, ms 1t appeals 10 the eye. The
climat genial, bracing, rrjuvenstine-
will be aided by good q oceri- ) Whatever
you do rnslicHting, hun ing, fishing, rid
ing, boa ing, wheeling, mo mt n climbing
or in Valley repusing our goods are the
best ami necessary Accomplishments.
The season for this sJr Of thought and
action l. upon us all he world takes an
outing once year il it doesn't Vt ought
10. lille making up your mind where
you viii go, put these places before your
minds eye:
ON MAUI Haleakala, Lahaina, Wal
kapa. Makawao, Hama, Kula, Kahului,
Haiku, Makena.
ON KAUAI-Hansle Hanapepe, Lihne,
Koloa, Waimea, Nawiliwili uad HAWAII
hau.
ON HAWAII-K lauea and Halemau-
maui, the rainy city Kapapal, :, kealake-
kua Bay an, Dr. Lindley's Sanitarium,
"a ailiI, Kuhala, Puma, Kona, Laupahoe-
hoe and Hamakua
ON oAHu-Waikiki Tantslus Puo-
waina, Olympus or Leahi Makapuu and
Mokapu. Waianae Pearl Ha Dor, Reno ID
Grows, Mosnalua aud Manoa.
The Islands of Lanai, Molokai, Kahoo-
lave and Siihau.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-14
To Be Tried Here.

On the 9th inst, at Honokaa, the
mauslaughter case against Hickey
and Cha mers was brought up and
request Tor change OF venue to
Honolulu was granted, at which
place the case will be tried.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-14

The Mauna Loa arrived from La
hama at 5 o'clock this morning.
Among her passengers are: @. M,
Walton and wife, A, B. Lobensteln,
W. F. Wilson, l., M, Vetesen, @. w,
Dickey, Mrs. Sam Nowlein and sn.
Also the Misses M. and S. Doherty
with 65 deck passengers,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-14

The A. and R. schooner Luka dis.
charged her 1900 bags Circle d sn'
gar this morning into the bark Dia-
Head :, ancnored in the stream.
About 5000 bags more will bring the
d. FL. to her load mark.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-14

The cricket match on Saturday
will PROBABLY be between School
Teachers and tho Honolulu Club.
The Teachers, if they will play. can
have such excellent PLAYERS az Bid
dell, Lightfoot, Kitcat, Wansy and
perhaps Ahlo.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-14

There was not oil enough in town
to supply the annexation torches
last evening. so the pro- ected parade
was indeinitely postponed, and the
full Moon winked, a knowing wunk
while Berger strunmed on.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-14

Crank Woods OF Kohala says he
enjoyed his visit at Honolulu very
much."-Kona Eoho. So he did; 30
he did!
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-14

A. B. Lohenstein, the famous poll
tician of greater Hilo is in town.
May the powers above save Homo
lulu and the average citizens
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-14

The Entertainment Committee OF
the Hagey Social Club have decided
upon Thursday the 29th instant for
their next musical and literary en-
tertainment.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-14

Lovers OF English crockery should
read the proposition made by w. w.
Dimoud. 1t is rather an interesting
departure from the stale old beaten
tracks.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-14

= A lady, who is an accomplished
teacher OF music, desires to give
lessons to a few pupils at their
home, at so cents lesson. Address,
the editor of The INDEPENDENT.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-14

The Kous Echo announces the
engagement of Mr.. Walton, man
ager OF the Hawaiian Agricultural
Co., to Miss Kimball.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-14

The torrid wave is getting in its
deadly work in the United States;
New York, Chicago, st. Louis, Den
yer and even Montreal are being
scourged with it.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-14

Special bargains this week at N.
S. Sachs, an opportunity for our
visiting school teachers.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-14

st. Andrews Blole Class meets
this evening in the schoolroom ada,
cent to the Cathedral.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-14

W. G. Weldon has been elected
Treasurer and d. F. Thrun Score
tary Of Company B, N 6. III.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-14

The Mauna Loa's cargo consists
OF 1888 bags OF Ii. A and diamond
III. sug ar, n sacks coffee, % head OF
cattle and l25 packages of sundries.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-14

Big reduction in Shirt Waists, all
those fine Shirt Waists al reduced
prices, this week, at N. S. Sachs.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-14

To-day is the anniversary of the
Fall OF the Bastile; and the French
National Holiday. 1t is great day
in San Francisco. In Hawaii, it was
simply officially observed.