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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06
Something of Consequence.

From the Chicago News
certain woman in Paris gives pe,.ou'.
cal dinners. at which assemble most OF the
%. ,,no,,n wits and literati of the day.
Tue rule of the mansion is that while one
aarson d,scourses no interruption whatever
can be permitted. so,
n is said that NJ. Renan once a.tehoeo
one Of these dinners. and. being IN eAcei-
Int vein. talked without a break during inc
...ho,a renast Toward the end of the dinner
. g,,est was heard to commence a sentence
hut he was instantly silenced by the host
ass After they had left the table. how
ever. she at once informed the extinsuisneo
,,divtd,,al that, as M. Renan had now nm
,t.as lie conversation, she would gladly
hear what he. the guest. had to say.
The guest modestly declined; the hostess
IT am certain 1t was something OF conse-
auence." she said. .,.
"AIasi madame" he answered, 1T was
,,,daad hut # Is now too late! should have
liked little more Of that iced pudding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06

Gompers' first appearance in this city as
an artist and Washingtonians snouia De
Glad TO have such a singer in their MIDST.
This is but one number on MISS Llepel-
mans program. Besides the United States
Marine Band, combined with sixteen Pr
amos. under Miss Liebermans dlrectioils
other prominent soloists will appear.
The Washington Saengerbund VIII give us
first public concert at the National IneaIel
sunday. December IA. The sololsts VIII De
Miss Louisa Voight soprano; Mr.: Johannes
Wiersch. yiolinist and Mr.. John H. Dun ,
haritone all of New York. There Will De
an orchestra of forty musicians. MISS
Voight has been heard here, MI MierscI II
has p'ayed with success in Berlin, faTls sLu
ntber European capitals, and MT. DuHey
will come expressly to sing the SOLO par III
May Bruch's beautiful cantata, fair FL
len - written for chorus, orchestra sopi any o
and baritone solos. This concert VIII no
Sn,1bt surpass any of the soc1etys former
forts The whole will be under the su
,nrvision of Mr.. Henry Xander, the nusi-
col director of the bund.
Mrs Crosby of Chicago last nlght saee d
,ootnTa recital at the residence Of MT. reg
i,oid he Koyen on 1.-THE History OF MUSIC
I'd the symphony" with particular REFER
anca TO works to be performed at the m, mex Ae
cnncert of the Symphony orchestra. inose
,,bo were so fortunate as TO near her "eie
greatly pleased.
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Treasures in Kitchens.
From the London Lady.

From the London Lady
The report that the king has discovered
some precious china In the kitchens at
windsor Castle should impress on humber
people the probable advantage to be gained
from examining the contents of the kitchen
and servants rooms in old houses. On COM
ing into a property recently some friends Of
mine found Victorian veneer worth moth
ing in the drawing room and some Sheraton
chairs, worth nearly f1OO apiece, In the
housekeeper's room.
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You are held the police replied. "as
an accessory after the fact"
The yellow journalist staggered as un-
der blow.
This Is a terrible injusticei' he cried
II protest that / am not after facts, and
II you doubt my word / can refer you to
some Of the best citizens in this town.
Puck.
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No Reference to. Any One.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
DO you believe these per cent assess
ments for campaign funds are proper"
Certainly. They're perfectly legitimate
and can't understand why any one whose
party has given him public job should
raise an objection
Have you ever been assessed?'
"Of course not I'm one Of the ones that
help distribute the jobs. Who'd get the
benefit of the assessments II we had to
contributor"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06

Miss Sadie j. Gompers, dramatic soprano
will make her debut at Miss Lieberman's
coming concert. Miss Gompers. daughter
OF the president OF the American Fedora
tion OF Labor. Is possessed Of high So
prano voice. flexible, resonant, and with
great carrying power. This wifi be Miss
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EXCURSIONS, ETC.

Arlington, Myer, Falls Church,
FROM AQUEDUCT BRIDGE hALg HouRLI
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Town Pigeons.
From the Field.

The increase In bird life in the metropolis
Is not one of the least striking of the many
changes which have come about Of late
years within sound of Westminster bells.
Scarcely less noticeable than the irruption
of wild species. though as yet little COM
mented on, Is the enormous Increase in the
numbers Of the tame pigeons haunting our
London streets.
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Dsarance on the stage when a few months
old. being carried in the arms Of her mother
In . scene In "Oaken Hearts.
Barry tombstone. the welI-known leading
man who was with Richard Mansfield un-
I'll last week and who shot Kate Hassett'
the actress, In Philadelphia last MONDAY;
is now said to have been drinking haru
for over a year and on this account was
recently discharged by Mr.. Mansneid MI
Johnstone's friends claim that he was labor
ing under temporary insanity when ne COM
mitted the deed.
Charles B. Hanford is doing standing
room business in Texas. where they like
Shakespeare, and where Hanfords name is
a household word.
c. H Terrence of THE Strollers'' COM
pany in the south, has made himself quite
prominent in Knoxville and Mobile Two
warrants for his arrest are said to have
been issued in the former place. and last
Wednesday he is reported to have been
arrested in the latter city for assaulting
and shooting at a hack driver. The COM
pany went on to New Orleans without
him.
William Jerome. the popular song writer,
and his wife Maude Nugent, the clever
vaudeville actress, were chloroformed In
their apartments In New York by robbers
and relieved of valuables and money TO the
extent of nearly $500 last Tuesday night
report comes from New York to the
effect that John Slavin, who has the part
of Tom Sawyer in "Huckleberry Finn"
had sent in his resignation and as a con-
sequence the company would close its sea-
son In Baltimore next Saturday night.
Negotiations were completed In New York
last Wednesday between Martin Harvey.
the young English actor. and Mr.. F.
Marion Crawford, whereby the latter has
contracted to furnish the former with
new play, to be produced for the first time
In England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06

Charles B. Hanford s doing a standing
room business in Texas. where they like
Shakespeare, and where Hanford's name is
a household word.
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VEST CORNWALL.
MIR SrACKMAN'S COMBINATION

The council called by the Second Congrega- tional church of Cornwall to advise concern met me in the church at North Cornwall, IT, Thurs Thurs: after being called to order by Rev E. 0. Starr by electing Rev B. 0. Starr moderator, and Re Rev c: c: F: Goodenough clerk; After reading roH abe ss Starr; Dea R. k. Southw}ck; East Canaan, Rev q. F. Goodenough, George Reed; Warren Rev Myron Munson, Dea F: A. Uurtiss; New sh%foh Rev R Rev Joseph Anderson: G 5: b:, Rev b. Nj: Pratt cail by MT stacEman. the credentals of church seh Union Association. and the seminary diploma were presented and voted satisfactory. Mr personal history and statement of belief, and after few questions by the members of the council the council went into secret session ceed with the services as arranged After a lunch served by the ladies of the church. the following program was carried out:
 Reading of minutes, Scribe.
 lnvocation, Rev D. M. Pratt. D. D.
 Reading of Scripture, Rev c. w. Hanna.
 sermon, Rev Joseph Anderson, D. D.
 ,,, Prayer of ordination and installation, Rev w. F. SteArns.
 Charge to pastor Rev G. F. Prentiss.
 Charge to people, Rev K. O. Starr
 Right hand of Fellowship Rev H. K Job.
 Hymn.
 Benediction, pastor.
 The sermon by Dr Anderson of the First church Of Waterbury was from the text Cor q: (, ana was strong presentation Of:tbe need or an acGlve warfare against sin. closing with an urgent appeal to the new pastor to make and cordial welcome to that which despite neartbreak1ng disappOntments. is after all, the most glorious work in the world" MT Prenti>s. who has been MT Stackman's pastor m m New Haven, gave some very good advice to nm as to his methods of work, etc. and held while Mr starr urged the people to be CO., operative and ready to assist in their pastors Work MT Stackman is a young man. a grad uate of Amherst college in the class of 1898. ana ana or Yaie Divinity school this year. He has been acting pastor of the Congregational church at Monroe for year and half befole tak king his last years work at the seminary. The work which he takes up here includes tHe church at North Cornwall and the chapel at west Cornwall, and Mr Stackman has already won many fir rends here who are pleased with his Wol k in the pulpit and also his social ways held ne last Sunday; one'baby was also baptized. During August Mir Stackman will not be here as as ne had made plans to supply Davenp r5 cation. "
 News reaches us that two more If the young ladies of this village have decided that married life is preferable to single blessedness. They are Miss Minnie Roraback and Miss B. Morgan.
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BRIDGEWATER.
CONG NGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES Rev Edward F. Aver of Easton preached in the Congregational church, Sunday morning, and conducted the Communion service. MrAyer took for his text, elf any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me-" Matt. 16:24. In the evening MT Aver gave an in- teresting account of the life of Dr Bushnell and contributed some music. THE SELECTMEN WILL EREC T A RAIL
 ING NOW.
 While driving with lady last Sun day evening Orville Sherwood had a narrow escape from very serious acci- dent. They were about half a mile be- low A. G. Hadden's on the Brook Road, when the horse went off a steep bank towards the brook. The lady jumped before the carriage went over, but MT Sherwood went head first against a tree several feet below the road, and soon found himself mixed up with the horses heels, but he escaped without any serious injury, and what is more remarkable, there was no seri- ous injury to the horse, which after a lantern was obtained was found lying wedged between stones and trees so as
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THE LOCAL NEWS BUDGET.

William Coley and family of Bridge port, spent last week with his parents, MT and Mrs George Coley.
 Miss Sophia Booth has returned from visiting friends in Hartford and Spring field.
 The Lawn party given, Wednesday evening, at the home of Miss Nellie Birdie, under the auspices of the Young Peoples society of the Metho- dist church, proved decided success. The evenings entertainment consisted of recitations,s dialogues and many musical selections from the phonO- graph.
 John Burritt has purchased a horse of Charles M. Thorpe of HattertOwn.
 Miss Lynn of Bridgeport is spending her vacation with her parents, MT and Mrs Frederick Lynn.
 Saturday the young ladies of the vii. lage made a trip to Savin Rock. All report fine time, especially the young lady from Pennsylvania. Mrs M. B. Hawley gave an afternoon tea party, Friday, in honor of Miss Rubey Plumb of Nichols. The guests included all the local young ladies. All thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. Benjamin Corning is slowly improv. ing, much to the satisfaction of his many friends.
 B. Hawley & Co. have placed spout | screen in their store. All grain pass. | ing through this spout is thoroughly cleaned and free from dirt. Charles NichOlsa and wife of Danbury are spending a few days with his mother, Mrs Spencer Nichols. Stephen B. Hayes and Moses Hull enjoyed the sea breezes, Monday, re- turning with fine lot of clans. Walter Kenney of Hartford was the guest of Selectman Hayes, Wednesday | L. V. Slade IS assisting Charles E. Nichols harvesting his hay crop. Frederick Lovejoy of Bridgeport is spending few days with James Lynch ana family.
 l Charles Morgan of Bridgeport, ar employe at the Ozone Works, spent Sunday at home with MT and Mrs Henry Morgan.
 William Ryan has been making needed improvements about his place Howard Botsford doing the work.
 MT and Mrs Edwin Wheeler ot Bridgeport were guests over Sunday of MT and Mrs Edwards S.. Beardsley
 Mrs L. J. Wheeler of Huntington is spending this week with her daughter i Mrs E. s. Beardsley.
 | J. T. Eastwood has had fine new swing chair placed on his front lawn
 Master Morris Nichols and Miss Lima 1 Nichols, who have been spending few days with their grandmother, Mrs EliZ abeth Beardsley, have returned tt their home in Shelton.
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OUR NEIGHBORS-
MONROE.
A BIRTHDAY SURPRISE.

A birthday surprise was again given to Mrs ID. w. Edwards, last Friday, by her daughter, Mrs D. N. Sharpe, and a number of her neighbors from East Village, who came well prepared. The party arrived soon after 10 a. M., and the opening of the day was a solo, "I've Grown So Used to You" "by Miss Mabel Clark. And then croQuet was in order untilall friends had gathered. Then the large table was taken out un- der the beautiful maple trees and was soon spread with bountiful collation., which not only pleased the eye, but was highly appreciated by the inner man. The last course was ice cream. The organ was also taken out of doors and few selections were we'll render ed by Mrs Booth, Mrs Beers and Miss Langenberg. After the vocal program came the graphophOne, which was ap- preciated by all and so we'll rendered by the kindness of Miss Langenberg. And not until the sun had gone down into the west did anyone think of night approaching. At 6 o'clock all depart ed wishing Mrs Edwards many more happy years and gave hints that if all was well a larger crowd would be at Mapleshade next year on the same Oc- caSion; Among:those present. were the and Mrs J. Hawkins, Mrs Wilbur Clark, MT and Mrs M. Beers, Mrs George Osborne and two daughters, MissesS SFellie and Edith Osborne, Mrs |. Osborn, Mrs Edward Booth, Miss Earnisten Langenberk, MT and Mrs b. N. Sharpe, MT and Mrs D. w. Edwards and two sons, Robert and Howard, and Miss Mabel Clark, making the number of 20 in all
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to be unable to get up when the har- ness was removed, without help. The carriage was considerably broken and harness injured some. The selectmen were called to the place the next mor- ming and were prompt to agree with MT Sherwood on the amount of dama- geS. This road if one of the darkest in town and this particular place was not supposed to be one of the worst as there was stonework laid up higher than the roadway. The people and the town are to be congratulated that the damage was not greater.
 GRANGE NOTES.
 The last meeting in charge of Lee >turer H. c. Sanford, who arranged a musical program, was greatly enjoyed by those present.
 The next meeting will beJchildren s night.
 The ice cream sales for the benefit of the Grange, held in the Town hall every Saturday evening, have been quite successful and will be continued for several weeks. A call has been extended to Rev MT GortOn of Michigan, to occupy the Congregational pulpit for three years. lu IS expected UnaU MfGOftOn With his family will soon take up their abode at the parsonage.
 St Malk's church was open Sunday, after having been closed for few Sun days.
 Edwin Evitts has been quite ill, but is a little better.
 Miss Lena Greer has been entertain ing friend.
 George Frost of New York was the guest of his parents over Sunday
 Clarence Greer expects to enter Wllliston Seminary, Easthampton, Mass, in September.
 Rev and Mrs B. P. Aver of Easton have been guests of MT and Mrs Elmer Frost for a few days. Matthew Watson is the guest of rela- tiveS in town.
 D. H. Garfield of New Milford was in town, last week.
 Dr F. B. King of New Milford was in town, Monday. Louie Minor started, Tuesday, for a two weeks visit with friends in Bridge | port.
 Allen and Louis Treat have been visiting in Bridgeport, for few days.
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LIME ROCK.
JAMES PIERCE FOUND DEAD.

James Pierce, an old resident of this place, was found dead, last Friday. The deceased had been after his COW m the morning and, failing to return, after few hours, search was at once made and he was found by neighbors, lying face downward in small stream which runs by the rear of his premises. The water was but few inches deep and it is supposed that, in crossing the brook, he had slight shock and fell into the water and drowned before any assistance could reach him. MrPierce was about 76 years of age, unmarried, the only relative being sister resid- ing in Dakota. The interment took place, Monday afternoon, at the local cemetery.
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1l,s&as1l5qsop|S:
 NEW HAVEN.
7C Corded Lawns SC.
NEW HAVEN.

A new lot just in of the pret- tiest, the most effective lawns we've ever had-polka dots, dainty Dolly Warden and Dres- den effects; also plain stripes and figures. Seems as if the pli:e must be wrong when you see the goods
 lOc Lawns 7c 12ac Lawns SC
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BETHLEHEM.
THE LOCAL JUSTICE COURT.


 On Saturday William Hine was brought before Justice Wiltshire charg- ed with assault upon Philip L. Wal drOn and ''rescuing" a COW which the latter was trying to impound. It was claimed that Waldron took a COW of Hines from a meadow of Waldroh $ and was driving it on the way to pound when an altercatiOn took place between the two which it was claimed resulted In Hine striking Waldron and rescuing the COW. Owing to the absence of the grand juror and witnesses for the state the case was postponed until Monday morning at o'clock, when the tria! | took place. Much neighbOrhood soiled linen was aired in the progress of the trial and to all observers it appeared to be case of tweedle-dum and tweedle- dee. The accused was defended by At tOrney A. P. Hayes. Mir Hine was found guilty of the charge of assault and fined $5 and costs, amounting to something over $25. On the charge of rescuing the cow the accused was found not guilty. Attorney Hayes gave no. tice of an appeal to the Superior court MT Walker of Waterbury is spending a few days at the home of MT and Mrs James T. Parmelee.
 MI dIIu MID NOIlUlUIu A. TOkk spent Sunday with friends in Watertown. Mrs N. l.. Bloss and the Misses Allen on Saturday visited Mrs Bloss' daugh. ter. Mrs Johnson, in WatertOwn.
 Miss Bessie Allen left on Monday fol Allentown, Penn., from which place she will accompany her sister, Miss Stel la, on the hOmeward trip. The lat. ter is cOnvalescing from severe sick. ness of typhoid fever
 MT and Mrs Frank Stoughton are entertaining summer guests from Brooklyn, N. Y.
 The presiding elder of the New Ha- ven district preached in the Methodist church on Sunday afternoon. Clinton H. Judson of Watertown has recently purchased the Skidmore prop. erty in the south part of the town of John Pierpont of Waterbury. This property was formerly owned by the Hate George Skidmore of Oxford.
 Hon A. B. Dunham, high sheriff of New Haven county, is guest at J. D. DaytOn's for a few days.
 Warren CrOSsman, wife and daugh. ter, have returned to their home in Springfield, Mass. Frank Crossman of Springfield, Mass. is visiting his sister, Mrs J. E. o. Peck. .-
 The young ladies of the Bethlehem Culture Club will hold an ice cream festival in the Town hall on Saturday, August ?, from to 6 p. m.
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Black Sateen Pettic.OatS 77C.

Everyday price $1.35. New Fall styles. made of extra good quality mercerized sateen, five different styles in all.
 75c Chambray Petticoats 38c, both plain and striped, blue and gray, neatly made with corded umbrella founce, finished with gathered ruffle.
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Bridgeport and New York.
 of Mrs a,s Skin Of 1owa and Mrs Kellogg or syracuse, N. Y., are being enter tained at B. D. Benedict's.
 Married, July B, 1902, at the resi- dence of Egbert M. Mitchell, Els worth, Conn.,, by Rev J. N. Crane, William L. Mitchell of Sharon, to Miss Emily E. Bennett of New Mil fOr0
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is dead from paralysis at his residence in Flanders district. For many years MT Summers was proprietor of the Railroad House, Watertown hotel, and was we'll known throughout this section of the state as a hotel man.
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BETHEL.
F. F. MCMAHON

Patrick Francis McMahon, the pop ular railroad agent in Bethel, was born at Stamford, 29 years ago. He was educated in the public schools of his native town. Beginning work at an early age, he advanced rapidly. hold ing various positions of trust in the employ of N. Y., N. H. & H. R. RICO.
 As station agent at Bethel. he has
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BASEBALL NOTES,


 Millerton and Lime Rock will play, Thursday afternoon, July 31, on Miller ton territory. Lime Rock vs. Mill River on the local diamond next Sat- urday. Last Saturday, Amenia tried conclusions with Lime Rock and a very pretty game was witnessed, the score being to in favor of the home team. Web" Richardson played first base for Lime Rock and proved to be a star at the business.
 The horse race between the re- spective trOtters of B. McGovern and Charl. Vosburgh resulted in the lat ter'S winning three straight heats (in- cidentally the wud of greens which was at stake). Quite number of per- sons witnessed the race which took place on Wells hill. No phenomenal records were made, but it was conced- ed to be very close hustling for the winner.
 MT and Mrs George H. Nichols of Hoosick Falls were guests of c. w. Barnum for few days
 V. F. McNeil and wife of New Haven are visitors at the home of N. Mrs w. W. Barnard of Meriden is inhaling the sweet ozone of Lime Rock at the residence of her sister. Mrs w. H. Barrett.
 Jack Dempsey is thinking of adding an automobile hospital to his black smith shop.
 Robert Merriman, Lime Rocks ton sorial artist is soon to move into more commodious quarters, the building formerly used as a market being re- modelled and renovated for use as barber shop. A pool table and soda fountain will be added to other ac- ceSsories to make an up-to-date pleas ure resort.
 The Barnum store is having nice maple floor laid. which will prove welcome addition to it's appearance.
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MIDDLEBURY.
AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN

AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN.
 MT and Mrs Frank Waters and A. w. Bissell have been spending little time at Bantam Lake,
 Mrs B. B. Atwood and Master Ray mOnd Of ThOmaStOn have been spend- ing few days in town with friends.
 During the month of A ugust, Arthur J. Abbott and Mrs L. $. Griggs will have charge of the Sunday school in Kissewaug schoolhouse..
 The board of education have appoint ed Arthur s. Judd. committee and Dwight M1 Atwood clerk for the ensu- ing year in the Kissewaug district.
 Miss Nellie Booth has returned home from Stratford.
 Mrs Henry $. Atwood is very low and has been for some days. Her daughters are at home caring for her.
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SOUTHBURY.
ITEMS OF INTEREST,

ITEMS OF INTEREST.
 Lucius Lounsbury, who has been to Waterbury hospital for eye treatment, has returned home.
 The carpenters and joiners are mak- ing great headway on Charles Hin mans new house.
 Mrs Captain Jones is at o. w. Am bler'S, on West street.
 Patrick Brown is assisting Postmas- ter Brown about the stOre
 James Morris, who has been visiting his brothers, has returned to his home at Derby.
 James Lamson of Waterbury.is call ing on friends is town.
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$l;;25 Muslin Skirts O8C.

Of muslin; umbrella ruffle of fine lawn with deep t1ounce of embroidery, 4 patterns, cluster of. tiny tucks above.
 $2 Muslin Skirts, $l.19.