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Evening star., 1901-10-02
SCARCITY OF HALF sOyEREIGNs.
british Authorities Wish to Put More
silver Coins in Circulation.

british Authorities Wish to Put More
Silver Coins in Circulation.
From the London Mail.
Half soyereigns are scarce To such
lengths has the deficiency of these useful
coins been allowed to proceed by the au-
thorities that many of his maJesty's Heges
have recently been put to inconvenience by
having to take the change out Of a sover-
eign entirely In silver. 1t Is satisfactory to
md, however, that in the city itself this in
convenience Is nothing like so great as It
was. Some years ago." said J. H. Triton
secretary to the London bankers clearing
house, there was very great deal Of COM
plant. The Bank of England, acting Of
course. as the agent of the mint authori-
ties. never gave the banks the quantity
they asked for: we had to ask for much
more than we wanted in order to get what
we did want. That has ceased to be the
case of late.
THE reason was, of course, that the gov
ernment wanted to get as much silver as
possible into circulation, giving as their
reason the wastefulness Of the half sover-
eign. And so, of course, 1t is a wasteful
coin, the wear and tear being very great
owing TO the large surface OF the coin as
compared with its thickness However as
you know, the As. pieces have been with
drawn; people would not have them. Nor,
indeed do they like the IS. pieces. To get
rid of them bankers often resort to the de-
vice OF putting two or three at the bottom
of a IS bag Of silver. and even then the Gus
toner often brings them back when he
comes IN next time. The government did
its best to popularize the big silver by US
ing 1t to pay wages with at the dockyards
and arsenals, but the men did not take to
it, and the practice ceased. The reason why
the half sovereign Is much utilized for
the payment of wages Is that in the agrf-
cultural districts. for instance, mans
wages seldom amount to sovereign, and
where a mans wage is 30s. he wants the
half sovereign In gold.
ITO show that in some places the coin
Is still scarce will tell you an amusing In
cident that came under my own observa-
ton fortnight ago. My steward brought
me the money for some sales, and observed
as he handed 1t to me, There's not a half
sovereign among 1t. and II there was
shouldn't have given it to you. sir Thanks
to the efforts Of the government, the gold
coin of the country is now in excellent con-
dition. and with the cooperation of the
banks it should remain so. When we come
across q badly worn coin we throw 1t out
and send it to the Bank of England often
bearing the cost ourselves.
Many people think that when a sover-
eign will not ring it is bad. That Is a mis-
take; the metal is only cracked. and that
is often done In the making when the die
falls upon it,
Evening star., 1901-10-02
MORTUARY REPORT.
Decline In Deaths Last Week Compar-
ed With Previous Week.

Decline In Deaths Last Week Compar-
ed With Previous Week.
The mortality In the District during the
week ended on Saturday last declined 13
per cent as compared with the week be-
fore From 116 the deaths fell to 1O1, Of
which "a were whites, representing a death
rate of 1923, and 81 colored, death rate
22.25 The rate for all the deaths was
1888 per cent for each thousand Of the
total population. From consumption there
was an increase in the mortality from 0
to II, and among children under years
old there was a decrease from 35 to 3d.
and among infants under year Of age from
20 to q. There were fatal cases Of ty-
phoid fever, Of diphtheria, Of whooping
cough. and / of cerebro spinal meningitis
Two deaths by violence occurred, both acct
dental and both children, l being by burn
of body and the other septicaemia, result
ing from cut foot.
At the close of last report there were 50
cases of diphtherfa in quarantine During
the week 10 new cases occurred and Is
were discharged. leaving 80 cases in isola-
OF scarlet fever there were q cases in
quarantine at the close Of last report. Dur
ing the week 8 new cases were reported
and were discharged, leaving % cases
with warning cards in 1S premises.
There were 8 cases Of smallpox in the
hospital at the close of last report No
new case developed during the week, thus
leaving the same number under treatment
at the hospital at the close of this report.
The mean weather conditions prevalent
during the week were: Temperature of the
atmosphere, 60 degrees; relative humidity
81 degrees. and barometer. 30.16. There
was rainfall Of 81 Of an inch, with north
easterly winds averaging five miles an
was 81 degrees on tn oath, and minimum,
43 degrees, on the 10th.
Evening star., 1901-10-02
Complaint Against Garbage servic.

Complaint Against Garbage Service.
The District Commissioners have received
letter from Heiskell & McLeran complain
ing OF the garbage and ash services, re-
spectively, at the apartment house at the
southeast c6fners6 18th and East Capitol
streets. The writers say that one of their
tenants has made numerous complaints
about the ogafbage service, removal OF
ashes, etc. With The result that the service
has been apparently discontinued alto
gether9sAt HaSt, 'the writer's declare, this
is the inforNation of one of the tenants
who states that hf has had no fault to find
OF the service gtYen until the time when it
was practically discontinued. and a collec-
tion is now got made more frequently than
' The superlstennsasnt of street cleaning re-
ports that tbe nyemises in question have
the contract fer 0ashes and miscellaneous
refuse only provides for the collection Of
this material from private residences, and
the contractor cannot be required to per-
form the serttce4fom apartment houses.
Evening star., 1901-10-02
Examination of Pharmacists.

From the Druggists Circular
At the recent preliminary examinations
held by the board Of pharmacy Of Victoria.
the students were required to translate long
passages from Caesar Virgil, and parse
much OF them. and to answer some pretty
stiff questions In arithmetic. English gram
mar. algebra and Euclid Candidates who
could pass this examination were consid-
cred worthy Of applying for a further ex-
animation to have their qualifications as
pharmacists passed upon Victoria In a
comparatively new country. and Is yet
hardly out of the wild and woody" stage.
Evening star., 1901-10-02
Cigarettes In Iceland.

From the London Daily News.
The cigarette smoking mania has lately
broken out with excessive vlrulence among
boys and girls in Iceland. proposal to
cope with the nuisance is being considered
by the municipal authorities Of Reykiavlk.
It Will. IL adopted. empower any male or
female adult to box the ears OF Juvenile
onender. annex his or her weed and i'm
pound the stock of cigarettes.
Evening star., 1901-10-02
"lf they're Rich's shoes
they're proper"
Ten-One F-COr. 10Th.
ftrnffra hnfi1Inr-,nhnno ..nua- -nftY."l
Entire building phone ''one-afty.'1


The question of fit of Chill
dren's Shoes should be of
very considerable importance
to parents. Growing feet
should not be hampered, or
the most serious results will
follow.
Just how important we
consider it is evidenced by
the character OF the shoes we
sell and by the skill of the
gentlemen who fit them on
the children's floor.
Only Footwear which fol-
lows the anatomical lines OF
the natural loot is to be seen
here, and of which we feel
confident TO guarantee.
As the result of such care
and consideration we have
gained the patronage OF thou
sands OF parents who in most
instances send the little ones
to us with notes leaving the
ft to us, knowing full we'll
that they will be fitted to the
very best advantage.
In early life many children
show an inclination to toe
in,' or because of weak
ankles to be slightly bowed
leg Such are apt to be-
come permanent deformities
If ignored, and it certainly be-
hooves every parent to- at
tempt to correct them.
Special footwear is made
for just this purpose, and is
shown here in complete as
sOrtment.
The entire third floor is de-
voted to the selling of Chill
dren's Footwear, and it is
certainly the largest stock in
the south. Like the foot
wear for older people it has
an individuality-is entirely
different from that shown
elsewhere.
B. RICH'S SONS,
High-grade footwear,
Ten-one F Street--Cor. 10th.
Evening star., 1901-10-02
A Mummy for the Pope.



The khediye has just sent a present to
Leo XIII. The Offering is not exactly an
exhfiarattng one for man OF ninety to
receive mummy. But this Is very spe-
ciaI mummy, for II dates back to two thou
sand years before the Cl.. istian era The
pope. who does not look a gif. mummy in
the mouth. has taken the khedive's pres
ent In the best OF humors, and has sent him
In acknowledgment an autograph i.tter,
With. of course, q moral.
Evening star., 1901-10-02
The Right Man.
From Life.

First Poiitician-"Weii. they're going to
nominate McMiIer Has he clean rec
ord?''
Second Politician-"Clean a. q whistle.
Evening star., 1901-10-02
More Than Half Way.

You don't have to go to meet trouble
groaned the man with the swollen. jaw
There are some kinds Of toothache that
Will just jump at the chance to get at
your
Evening star., 1901-10-02
Cnurhtn six-Pound Rn...

W. NJ Mooney Of the Post Office De.
partment caught six-pound bass in the
Potomac. at TGscarora, Saturday Several
fine strings were brought home Saturday
and Sunday by Mooney. C. H. Laird Geo.
Sax A. A. Birney and others
Evening star., 1901-10-02

ed oil on q fire to hasten its work She was
burned to death and her husband and son
were also fatally burned.
Evening star., 1901-10-02
stops the Cough

And works Oh the cold.
Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets cure cold 4
one day. No Cure. No Pay. Price, Is csuts
se21- -s&w -6Ot-l
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-07-12
For Cuban Orphan Children.

Mr.. DeBarrltt, missionary In Cuba,
spoke at the Congregational chdrch Sun
day afternoon, giving an interesting
account of the work going on in Cuba,
especially among the orphans. Two
Cuban girls were present, who sang and
assisted in showing pictures after the
meeting. The Young Peoples societies
are sending money for the orphans, and
when Mr.. DeBarritt said that only S2C
would support child for year, an
effort was made to raise that amount. A
little less than $40 was promised and the
members of the Young Peoples Guild
present pledged the remaining sum.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-07-12

The yacht Independence is said to be
going to pieces in practice.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-07-12
The wild Flowers Near Bread Loaf.

The wild Flowers Near Bread Loaf.
To the editor of the REGISTER:
Sir-Iour readers may be pleased to
know of the result of an effort to Interest t
the children of the Bread Loaf school
district in the wild flowers of that region.
Early in the year small money prize
was offered to the boy and the girl who
should collect the largest number of
different varieties of wild flowers before
the first of July, and pictures of birds to
those who should collect the next largest
number. The school numbered eighteen
boys and girls and when the prizes were
awarded it was found that ten had COM
peted. A gentleman thoroughly familiar
with the region had set l25 as probable
maximum of varieties of spring and
early summer flowers. 1t was gratify-
ing surprise, therefore, when the winner
of the first prize, William LeBarron
Damon, aged II years, brought in a col
lection of l47 flowers. Most of these had
been identified and the common names
attached. An effort will be made with
the aid of some botanlsts to identify the
remainder and then the list will be fur
nished for publication. The children
who competed were William L. Damon,
l47, first prize; Charles Kirby, l0l, Sec
ond prize; Llewellyn Boynton, 10;
Chauncey Beaman, IS. Girls-Louisa
Kirby, 103, first prize; Ada Whittemore,
l0l, second prize; Cora Derby, SO; Edna
Manning, SO; Lizzie Larma, A. Nina
Beamap, 22.
1t is the intention of some of these
children to continue collecting through
the summer and fall, so that by this
means there will be obtained a nearly
complete record of the flora of this home
of the wild flowers. II.
Bread Loaf Inn, July 6, 1901.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-07-12
SOP 81
OBITUARY..
MRS. EDNA NELLIE CAREY.

one of the saddest deaths it has been our
painful duty to record is that of Mrs. E,lna
Nellie Carey, who passed away at her fatE-
er's, I. W. Jones's, in Addison, sunday morn
ing, June %, of that dread disease, consump
ton. For several weeks Mrs. Carey had been
ailing. All that medical aid and fllial love
could do was done, and loved ones hoped
against hope. She made strong battle for
life, but no earthly power could save her.
The deceased was a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Truman w. Jones of Addison, and had
been married a little over three years when
death claimed her.
She was loved by all who knew her, and all
hearts sympathize with the bereayed hus-
band and father, mother and brother, whose
loss is irreparable. May her soul rest in
peace. -
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-07-12
NEW HAVEN TO CELEBRATE.
Another Town in the County Takes Up
Old Home Week Matter.

Another Town in the County Takes Up
Old Home Week Matter.
If there has been a lack of interest in
the majority of towns in the county over
the matter of Old Home Week celebra-
tions, New Haven is not to be included in
the number. That town has gone to
work quietly and unostentatiously, and
as a result of the efforts of her citizens
the following invitation has been issued,
neatly printed for mailing to individuals :
On behalf of the Old Home Week Associa.
ton OF the town of New Haven, we cordially
invite you to be present during the week from
Aug. IL to 18th, 1901, and especially on Wed.
nesday, the 18th. On that day we propose to
hold reunion at "The Street" with appro.
pirate exercises, including addresses by Rey.
c. Il. Dutton, Gen. ]. G. Mccullough and
others, and on Friday, the 10th, 1t is expected
there will be a county celebration at Middle
bury.
Trusting that you have not forgotten your
old friends and Deighbors, we beg to assure
you that New Haven keeps fresh the memory
OF her absent sons and daughters, and will
rejoice 10 welcome you again to the scenes of
other days.
Please inform the Chairman of this Com.
mittee, as soon as convenient, as to your
intentions.
This invitation is signed by the COM
mittee on invitation, A. p. Roscoe, NJ. j.
Landon ard f. G. Hunt. AS will be
seen New Haven has secured General
Mccullough to give an address, and all
who have heard him will be anxious to
hear him again. But the feature of
interest in the whole matter is the pluck
and independence of New Haven in
getting up the town gathering in the
face of the lethargv shown elsewhere.
In this she has offered an example to
other towns IN the county, who should,
for very shame, brace up and take active
part in making the county celebration at
Middlebury on the 10Th of August the
success 1t easily can be made to be.
Active interest is all that is needed. The
elements of successful celebration all
are present; what they need is collecting
and being made use of.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-07-12
DEAD IN LAKE CHAMPCAlN.
The Body of Edith Harrington of Btid-
port Recovered After n Month.

The Body of Edith Harrington of Bfid.
port Recovered After Month.
The body of Edith Ethel Harrington,
who disappeared on the evening of June
1 last from the residence of G.. Patton
Fin Bridport, was taken from the waters
of Lake Champlan at Coffin Point on the
morning of July 3. AT about IL o'clock
that day, as the steamer Vermont was
passing the Point on her regular trip
south, the pilot, who was scanning the
lake with his water glass, sighted the
body floating in the water. When the
steamer reached Fort Ticonderoga a dis
patch was at once sent to the authorities
at Port Henry, notifying them that a
woman's body was In the water at the
place indicated. The coroner and party
of men at once repaired to the place, and
easily discovered the body, which they
at once removed from the water. An
examination of the remains revealed the
fact that the hair had been torn from the
top of the head, and the forehead was
bruised and broken, either by being
dashed upon the rock or by an instru-
ment. The inquest which followed re-
suited in the Identification of the body
as that of Miss Harrington, and at the
conclusion the remains we're turned over
to relatives for burial. The verdict of
the Jury was withheld, as there is con-
siderable further work for it to perform.
There are many circumstances connected
with the death which need explanation
before verdict of accidental death can
be given.
1t will be recalled that Miss Harring-
ton, who was about Il years of age, was
employed by Charles Patton of Bridport,
and that on the evening of June 1, at
about 8 o'clock. she left the Patton home
in company with young man named
McAneny, whose home was in Port
Henry. To Mrs. Patton, who saw her
departing, she said she was going to take
a boat ride across the lake to Light
House Point and would be back in two
hours. She did not return, and since
that time neither Miss Harrington nor
her escort have been seen or heard from
by their friends. A boat was discovered
floating in the lake near the Point the
next morning and also the straw hats of
a man and woman, apparently those
worn by the young couple. Search
parties dragged the lake in the vicinity,
but without result. -
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-07-12
Father shannon State ChapIaIn

At the regular meeting of the Addison
Court, c. o. F., Tuesday evening, July
o, there were present State Chief Ranger
John Calvin of Brattleboro, Deputy High
Chief Ranger F. w. Sault of Vergennes,
recently elected treasurer of the state
court, also Rev. FIR. Coughlin, 5. j., of
New York city, all of whom made short
addresses and speeches of kindly praise
for the work done by the local court dur
ing the year. A surprise was in store
for Rev. FIR. Shannon, who was notified
that he was appointed state chaplain of
the order. The visiting officers pro-
nounced Addison court one of the most
busness-like and progressive in the state.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-07-12
YOUR CLOTHES
can't fit too we'll -


Hook NICE but they muCh and their selection
land purchase take much of time. 1t is
you delay and of time that have Clothing all
the suit all the shapes and conditions of and it
you money that haye the price down the
lowest cash basis AS the fit and appearance, unless you
are exceptionally odd shaped dress you that your
friends won't know you from taor-nade We-made
'clohes too-best materials firmly sewed nicely lined buttons
lon to stay etc. Ready made clothing mmeasuraby better
than it used obe Now the time for Spring Clothing and
1--WE would like to you Remember-litte time, little
money, entire satisfaction.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-07-12
THE BEST LlNlMenr FOR STRAINS.

Mr.. F. II. Wells, the merchant at Deer
Park, Long Island, y. y, says; II
always recommend Chamberlain's Pain
Balm as the best liniment for strains.
used it last winter for severe lameness
in the side, resulting from a strain, and
was greatly pleased with the quick relief
and cure it effected" For sale by DR..
ID. A. Bisbee.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-07-12
Mo GLOSS CARRIAoE PANT MADE

will wear as long as Devoe's. No others
are as heavy bodied, because Devoe's
weigh 3 to $ ounces more to the pint.
Sold by A. Calhoun & Son.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1901-11-12
PREPS ARE THANKFUL,

Said Manager Johnston OF the Prep
team today: The support that is being
50 generously given US by the Varsity
roo,ers is highly appreciated by the
whole Prep team. On behalf OF every
one Of gu, men want 10 thank the root
ing contingent OF Varsity students who
did such good work ior US last Saturday.
The Props appreciated i. and will return
the iayor,H
The Prep team, BY the way. stands
good show OF having a football schedule
that will last until Christmas. The IN.
expected detea, OF last Saturday BY West
Denver has caused queer mix up, The
In,erscholastic league il composed OF
two divisions, number one comprising
East. West and North Denver high
schools and the Props, and number two
including the two Pueblo high schools,
the Manuals and Colorado Springs high
school. Each division plays among its
own teams and the champion CT each
meets a, the end OF the season for the in.
,erscholastic championship. Colorado
Springs has already won the champion.
ship Of its division and was to have met
,be Champions Of the first division next
Saturday, Just here the difficulty arises.
North Denver has no claim On the lead.
ership but the three other schools tied
for the honor. East Denver defeated
West Denver. Then the Props spoiled
i, all by allowing West Denver to defeat
them. AS result the whole division
is just where il was at the beginning Of
,hc season aud must play the whole sea.
son eyer again unless East Denver can
defeat the local team, which is generally
conceded to be hardly possible. The
Props mus. now start in ali over again,
with liu!e less confidence. it is hoped
and little more determination.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1901-11-12
AT THE CATHOLIC FAIR.

Tks Catholic fair to be gwen at Boul.
der beginning Monday, Nov. 18th, and
lasting the entire week, promises to excel
anything Of its kind ever given in the
city. Every one is enthusiastic In praise
Of the fair and the marvellous results &C.
complished in so short time under the
direction and management Of the pastor,
Rev. Father Chrysos.om. There will be
booths Of every description. Liberal
donations have been received from the
merchants OF Boulder and friends Of the
parish east and west, There will be an
entertain msLt every night. the manage.
ment having secured the valuable serv.
ices OF Joe Newman, Adams Owens and
Miss Berlin, who will be assisted by
Boul ,er's best talent. Many novel
featutes are ling planned, Come and
see the disp ay of everything one could
wish for. !, ssember it is just the place
to buy your Christmas presents. Sup.
per will be served every night beginning
; al $40. At the Masonic Temple Mon.
day, Nov. 'S.h to a3d.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1901-11-12
is Bile
Over The Outlook
IS FOLSOM CROAKING?
Or 10 There Reason For His Lack OF Faith
In tho Game?

Or IL There Reason For His Lack OF Faith
In tho Game?
Folsom gives out no hope that the
local team will be able to win next Satur-
days game, The men have lost much
of the enthusiasm that helped them to
win the Springs game and are possessed
Of feeling Of confidence which Folsom
thinks unfounded. Folsom's croaking,
however is chronic and those who know
him best do not take so much stock in
his talk as they otherwise might. 1t is
known, however, that the Mines team
have been carefully drilled by very
able coach who is fresh from Yale and
has taught them all that is new in foot.
ball. Two things especially worry the
local men. One is the swift tackles
back formation and the other is Golden's
veil known propensity to produce hurd.
ling backs. Yale's championship last
year was won by the tackle plays and
light swift team such as Golden has, will
use this play for all it is worth. coached
by one who is master of all its details.
Archer. their famous hurdling fullback,
is out on the gridiron once more. Archer
is terror at his favori,e style of play.
ing. He is raised up on the shoulders OF
his own men and hurled over his oppon
ents's heads for gains every time.
Coupled with Goldens undoubted abil
ity, comes reports CT injured local play
ers. Tonkin will almost certainly be IN
able to play at all and Doyle must take
his place at center. Fowler has a bad
ankle that will almost certainly keep
him out of the game. Pughe replacing
him. The change of men will weaken
the line somewhat, and will, also. take
every available substitute.
Everything considered. mex, Saturdays
game i, is thought, will prove to be a
harder one than that OF Tuesday and the
Varsity men must work hard to over.
come their Disadvantages, Perhaps
Folsom's talk is very much 10 the poi mt.