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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-27
Another Universal Language,

From the London Globe.
Never do six months pass by without
some attempt being made to do away with
the disadvantages of the diversity OF
tongues, but so far success has not attend
ed any one Of them. Struggle as they may,
the inventors of universal languages can
not get away from Latin, and the latest
attempt, that by Prof. Peano of Turin, re-
solves itself into Latin without infections.
The professor proposes to do away with
cases, numbers genders and persons. and
also with lenses and voices, using the
ablative in the case of substantives, and
the infnitive minus re or ri for the verbs.
In fact, his system is the evolution of the
Italian tongue carried to it's logical con-
clusfon. Nearly ever yone learns Latin,
more or less, and 1t is difficult to see why
the simple Latin of the middle ages, with
out any straining after Ciceronian elegan-
cies, should not suffice for all our interna-
tional needs, during the few years which
must pass before all the world speaks En-
gliSh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-27
Religious and Irreligious Towns.

From O Letter In the ITutn seeker.
The southwest corner of Vermont was
settled on the principle that men Of like
religious belief mostly keep together. The
Congregationalists went to Bennington,
the Episcopaiians went to Arlington, the
Baptists to Shaftesbury, and those who rro-
fessed no particular religion with an ade-
quate share of Baptists) to Pownal The
stamp then given has never been lost.
From the first settlements to this day the
three towns first named have been almost
unique among country towns of that size
for the strength of the churches of the
given denomination. and these denomna-
lions have almost monopolized these towns.
These three towns have also been in good
repute for progressive civilization.
AS for Pownal, no church has ever been
able to thrive there, nor has civilization
thrived; though 1t is the town next adjon-
ing Williams College, and two Presidents
of the United States have taught school in
the same schoolhouse in Pownal, intelli
gence and progress have not developed
much among the Pownalese. This spring
Pownal has been in the papers as the scene
Of two Whitecap affairs within a month
so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-27

fashioned bath room which she wishes to
have done over in white Have the walls
covered with washable or olcloth-finished
paper in a white and cream tiled pattern
Before painting the woodwork white, sand
paper off all the colored paint until you get
down to the natural wood. then give il
coat of pure white paint and one of enamel
paint. Use bath tub enamel for the tub.
and not ordinary enamel. There is a
difference between the two In selecting
the nickel fittings for the bath room, such
as toothbrush holders, towel racks, etc.
remember that with ordinary care sec
onds'' in lightweight nickel will wear well
If taken care Of They will not stand be-
ing knocked around as heavier weights do,
but they do not tarnish any sooner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-27
Dainties for September.

Stuffed Tomatoes.-Wash and dry well
six fine red tomatoes, those of the beef
steak variety being the best for the pur-
pose. Cut off the tops without detaching
so they will serve as a cover. Scoop out
the pulp and season with pepper and salt
Peel and chop very fine one medium-sized
onion and place it in saucepan with half
a tablespoonful of butter and cook for
three minutes over brisk fire, being care
full not to let 1t get brown. Add six chop
ped mushrooms and an ounce of sausage
meat seasoned with salt and pepper and
cook for three minutes Add now the pulp
of the tomatoes, with half a cupful Of
breadcrumbs and teaspoonful of chopped
parsley. Mix well, cook until the mixture
comes to boil and then place in a bowl
to cool. Stuff the tomato shells with this
preparation and close the covers Lay
them on tin plate, cover with buttered
paper and cook in a moderate oven for
eighteen minutes.
Eggplant.-One eggplant is sufficient for
a good-siZed family. Cut it into slices about
half an inch thick, rub each slice with salt
and then put them into deep bowl and
cover with water, putting weight on top
so that the pieces will remain under water.
This draws out the rank taste. Before
cooking drain the slices one by one and
wipe them with a cloth. Season with pep
per and salt, dip them first in beaten egg
and then in breadcrumbs and fry in hot fat
for at least five minutes, browning on both
sides.
French Brunoise Soup.-Peel and cut In
to small squares three medium-sized car
rots, one young turnip. half an onion and
two leeks Simmer the vegetables, with
two heaping teaspoonfuls of butter for sew
eral minutes, and then add three pints of
rich veal stock. Season the whole with
pepper and salt and let it simmer for three
quarters of an hour. Chop well one head
of lettuce, a few branches of chervil and
the same amount of parsley and add them
to the soup. A quarter of an hour before
serving add a cupful of well-washed rice,
and let it boil in the soup. Serve hot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-27

catarrh, caused a cataract. The worm
disease in the district of the Ruhr in Cor
many has furnished an opportunity for
the observation that the popular fern-root,
much employed as a remedy, may give
rise to serious ocular injury The use of
this remedy in the case of two miners led
to incurable blindness
In the trades there are also poisons
which act especially upon the eye. Very
dangerous, above all. is lead, which pro.
duces inflammation and atrophy of the
optic nerve. 'Workmen in mustard fac.
tories" says German medical journal,
often suffer from Inflammation of the
cornea, in consequence of the action Of
the mustard vapors upon the eye" Lat.
terly, serious visual disturbances have been
produced by chloric oxide and chlorio
dioXide, poisonous vapors generated by the
use of magnesium flash-light powders for
Photographic purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-27
A Shampoo for Drv Scalp.

A splendid tonic shampoo for a dry scalp
can be made as follows: Take two ounces
OF white CASTLE soap, one-half an ounce or
potassium carbonate, eight ounces OF aico-
hoi, two ounces Of tincture of auillaiJa'
twenty drops of oil of lavender and eight
ounces Of water. Dissolve in the water the
potassium carbonate and soap. then add
the other INGREDIENTS. Rub well into the ,e
several waters. Dry, IL possible, IN the
sun, never In front Of a fre, as this will
make the hair Militia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-27
Hot Water in Sickness.

No domestic remedy can equal hot water
in cases of congestion of the lungs, rheu-
matism or sore throat If tried promptly
and thoroughly An acute attack of Group
will be usually relieved in ten minutes If
towel or strip of flannel folded lengthwise
and dipped into hot water, then slightly
wrung out. be placed around the neck OF
the sufferer and covered so as to retain the
heat The same placed over the seat of
pain will in most cases quickly give relief
in neuralgia and toothache and, laid over
the stomach, acts like magic in attacks Of
collie. Headache almost always yields to
the simultaneous application of hot water
to the back of the neck and to the feet.
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many mourning coat-gowns in serge and
cloth will be trimmed alone with rows Of
stitching or bands of the dress material.
The newest buttons employed for such
suits are in wooden mold form covered
with the gown texture Dull jet buttons
in many novel shapes and jet belt buckle
and slides, enormously deep, figure extern
sively among the new autumn trimmings
for black. With them are also encounter
ed many novelties in mourning chains, the
very newest of which are made of black
bone in round or oval beads.
The best mourning garments invariably
show a certain fairness. House gowns are
very modest in line, though good mourn
ing effects seem to call for some degree Of
fall upon the floor. Charming indoor tot
lets in plain and spotted challies and de-
LANES have belts, sleeve rolls and stocks
in unfinished ribbons. Skirts Of these
are full and stitched fiat at hips, with
sometimes the bottom only tucked, or
maybe with ribbon bands between the
tucks The popular sleeve for such frocks
is elbow length, for the heavy wrist
length sleeve is to great degree replaced
by these more youthful and generally be-
coming styles.
Even the mourning wraps, especially
when in crepe or mantle form, are cut to
leave the elbows free. The tendency or all
is to lengthen the shoulders to moderate
degree and some of the scarf-shaped Shout
der wraps have the fullness surrounding
the figure in low 1880 line. With the full
skirts worn, ana the HSH-cTOWHeu HdtS
which are to follow, such shoulder capes
cannot but prove picturesque upon the
right wearer. Already, indeed, many col
ored costumes of quaint tendencies have
more the look of fancy dress than every
day garments.
Half Mourning Passe.
Half mourning as it was once known, is
no longer seen. The fashionable elegante
is either in mourning out of it. The first
tints considered suitable for a widow are
silver grays, mauves and violets; for the
old, half mourning combina ton, black and
white, has lost Its former significance,
though it may constitute deep black for
children.
The question of underwear is rarely
touched upon by those seeking correct
mourning attire, but it is one which the
authorities have no notion of neglecting. A
manual on mourning lingerie lately issued
forbids Hamburg embroideries or figured
laces of any sort. Such needlework as ap
pears must be done by hand upon the gar
ment itself and it is thought preferable in
black. Only the net varieties of lace can be
used, and plain footing is the chief one
mentioned.
Mourning underwear for thin costumes
must, of course, be all black, and into the
China silks and mulls used are inserted
black footngs, headings and drawstrings.
MARY DEAN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-27
Effect Of Drugs Upon the Eyes.

From the Jewellers Circular Weekly.
Certain poisons possess the property of
acting in a decided manner on the eye
Atropine enlarges the pupil and for this
purpose has become Indispensable in oph-
Technology. Santonine causes one to see
yellow. Disturbances Of vision have
furthermore been observed as secondary
effects of certain medicines; for instance.
after the use of quinine, iodoform and
naphthaline, which, In a case of intestinal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-27
To Wash Silk Ribbons.

Silk ribbons may be washed in suds made
of lukewarm water and good soap, but they
must not be wrung, or they will be badly
creased. Wash in a second lot of suds and
rinse in clear cold water Then lay on q
table or board and with rather a stiff nails
brush brush sideways till all the creases
are removed. A marble mantelpiece is an
excellent drying place for ribbons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-27
The Latest Bath Fad.

A lemon bath is the latest fad. Several
lemons are sliced into the water and al
lowed to lie for half an hour. A remark
able sense Of freshness IL given to the skin
BY the calculated water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-27

Meeks: why don't you try DR.. Quack-
ems elixir of life? A friend of mine who
took bottle Of 1t praises 1t to the skies"
Weeks: yes. and q friend Of mine who
took three bottles Of the stun II now up
there somewhere '-Chieaso News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-27

more youthful a little conspicuous. How
ever, these neat and becoming details are
much worm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-27

A novelty is a brass towel rack of &C.
tagcnal shape, mounted with nickel and
finished with glass balls. These decora-
lions, however, are not as popular as the
other fittings mentioned.
In the line of bath towels a new coarse
mesh foundation, not unlike crochet wash
cloths, is offered in lieu of Turkish towel
ing.
A word to the woman who has an old
The Newtown bee., 1904-10-07
BROOKFIELD.
MISS GREENE-MR RICHARDSON.

The wedding of Miss Lucy A., only daughter of Prof H. w. Greene, and Harry L. Richardson took place at F o'clock, Tuesday, in the Congregation al church of this town. The church was very prettily decorated with au- tumn leaves and purple and white asters by Mrs E. Weld and her several assistants. Promptly at IF o'clock the bridal party arrived and the doors were closed. First came the ushers,
 w. H. BlackmaD and l.. s. Hawley, next the maid of honor, Miss Marie
 Wildenrath, dressed in white lawn and lace, then the bride leaning on the arm of her father. The bride wore a gown of ecru null beautifully shirred
 and with yoke of all-over lace. The veil was of white moline prettily fast ened with delicate pink carnations. The bC uquet which she carried was also of beautiful pink carnations. They were met at the altar by the groom and Rev 0. W. Francis. Men delssohn's wedding march was played by Miss Minnie Somers. After the ceremony the bridal party and the relatives were ushered out and the doors were locked until they drove away. A reception was held at the brides home, at which only the rela- tives and immediate friends of the bride were invited. When the bride and groom were mounting the steps of the carriage they were showered with rice from all sides. A number of friends and relatives were at the sta tion to see them off, where they re-
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AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN. VIEWPOINTS TOWN ELECTION. S. A. BLACKMAN RUNS AHEAD OF HIS
 TICKET.

Mondays election was ar unusually quiet one, the total vote cast being 49S, against 505 year ago. John H. Blackman was moderator of the elect Ors' meeting. The election was handsome endorsement of the business administration of s. A. Blackman, who ran 55 votes ahead of his ticket. At the business meeting at 2 p. m., Dan- iel G. Beers was chosen moderator. It was voted to lay an 1S-mill tax. The contract system of working roads was done away with, and they were once more placed in the hands of the select men. It was voted to accept the offer of Henry G. Curtis of $500, the town to appropriate $3OOO for improvements on the road east to Berkshire from Sandy Hook. It was voted not to dis continue the old Hitfeld road from Mile Hill to R. l.. Warmers. It was voted to collect the taxes in May as usual. The vote on the license ques- tion was: Yes, 3O7; no, 91. The vote was as follows:
 Selectmen: Samuel A. Blackman d, 359; Thomas J. Bradley d, 3O3; Edgar 0. Page and c, f42; George Winton r and c, 90.
 Assessors: William J. Brew d, 2SS; John Finnell d, 2S2; Charles M. Beres- ford and c, 13S; Charles E. Beers T and c, 189.
 Board of Relief: John Leavy d, 289: Philip H. Haugh d. 2a2iu1
 Dov,oic-..ss,x1c, l6I.
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OBITUARY.
MRS R. T. PATTERSON.

Sadie Elizabeth Patterson, wife of R. T. Patterson of Mile Hill, died sud- denly, Saturday morning about 1 o'clock, after a brief illness with Bright's disease and heart failure. Mrs Patterson was 38 years old and was a native of Bridgeport. Her husband, four brothers, George and Louis Coley of Bridgeport, Charles and Chauncey Coley of New Haven, and two sisters, Mrs Frank Sherwood and Mrs Frank Birdseye of Bridgeport, survive her. The funeral took place in Bridgeport, Monday at the home of Mrs Frank Sherwood, Rev Dr Child of Fairfield officiating. The burial was in Noun tain Grove cemetery. There will be much sympathy with MT Patterson, as they had but recently settled in their new home on Mile Hill,
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which is new and very pleasant part of the store. Small arm chairs, which the firm have had especially made for circle, in the center of which is a standard on which is a fish pond, with gold fish in it, and on the arm of each little chair is small music box to in- terest the children. Their large stock of shoes is neatly arranged on shelves on the three sides of the store. In the center are two handsome divans and tables which are filled with all the best and latest styles of cloth for mems suits, which is in charge of E. W. Hub bell. Four large arc lights, besides electric lights, make the store as light as day in the evening. The store in every way is up-to-date and every thing is done for the ease and comfort of their customers, rand the Messrs Hubbell and their efficient corps of helpers are always on hand with a pleasant word, to look after the wants of their many patrons.
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In the winter of 19O2-3 MT Schroep- pei was attacked by rheumatism of a most pronounced and incapacitating type. So severe was the attack that he was confined to bed and was unable to help himself The doctoI-was call ed in and treated him'but without Suc- cess. He subsequently, regained his health, however, by means which he described with great enthusiasm in re- sponse to an inquiry for particulars.
 IA fter five or six weeks of helpless which I was receiving visits at regular intervals from the doctor, felt as bad as ever and almost despaired of ever being we'll agaln. About this time my mother, an old lady of eighty years, visited me and earnestly entreated me to try Dr Williams Pink Pills for my ailment. She declared that she had received great benefit from their use in ridding herself of rheumatic pains even at her advanced age, and she was confident they would help me. At her solicitation I gave up the doctors treatment, reluctantly however, and a member of the family was sent to the nearest drug store for a supply of the simple and inexpensive remedy which she so strongly recommended.
 And were you cured as the result of taking her advice?"
 "Yes, quickly and thoroughly. Be fore the second box was finished l felt very manifest Improvements in my con- dition, and within two weeks l was able not only to leave my bed but to commence the spring work on my farm which had so long been neglected. l continued to use the pills, however, until eight boxes~bad been taken, al: though longeIeafore that IT 1ff1f
The Newtown bee., 1904-10-07

Constables: Harry B. Coger d, BOP; Frank B. Drew d, 3O5; Michael J. White d, 3O3; Martin Lillis d, BOA: Jo- siah A. Tilson and c, 15l; Edmond c. Platt and c, 16O; Jesse A. James r and c, l6O; Michael Cavanaugh c, 32; Thomas E. Cavanaugh r, 134.
 High School Committee: Charles H.. Northrop d, 303; Martin A. Corbett d, 305; James H. George and c, 161: Otis w. Barker and c, 162.
 School Visitors: John J. NOrthrOp, d, 3O5; Martin A. COrbeJt d, BOA; Ezra l.. Johnson, and c, 162.
 Tax Collector: John F. HOulihan d, 3O8; Elmer W. Fairchild and c, 158.
 Registrars of Voters: First district, Thomas F. Bradley d, BOA: Charles K. Beardsley and c, 163; Second district, John F. Keating d, 3O6; John L. San ford r and c, 163.
 Auditor: Milo A. Todd d, 3o6; Levi 0. Morris and c, 163.
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Was Cured Quickly.
Rheumatism In Two Severe Cases
 Mastered In A Few Weeks.
Completeness the and the Balfour
 in ndreatDe iu Vicinity of Their Homes

three months there has never been the slightest return of the old trouble, and that is the more remarkable be- cause for years before every storm or spell of dark weather had caused seri- ous and painful twinges. For this happy result I and my family freely praise Dr Williams Pink Pills"
 Within the bounds of China town ship, St Clair county, Michigan, there is no better known farmer than Henry Schroeppel. His fine farm with it's pretty white residence and attractive lawns and gardens, is admired by scores of people who drive daily to and from the city of St Clair, by way of birthplace is at the homestead where King School stands. within a mile of his present farm and the whole of his forty-two years have been spent on these two farms. His cure has natur- ally therefore, attracted great deal of attention. .-
 One of MT Schroeppel's neighbors, Captain George BalfOur, who during the months of navigation has com mand of one of the merchant steamers running between Buffalo and Duluth, after hearing of the saluJary results in MT Schroeppel's case, decided to try Dr Williams Pink Fills for an attack of rheumatism from which he was himself suffering. He~took eight or ten boxes and--new declares himself free from tf11s painful ailment. It is little wonder that Dr Williams Pink Pills are much in favor and in evidence in almost every home in the communi- ty where MT Schroeppel and Captain Balfour are SO well and favorably l known,
 W illiams' Pink Pills cure not on.
 Rheumatism but all diseases of the
 pod. such as an8mia, scrofula, cry.
 and diseases of the nerves,
 keuralgia, sciatica, and paraly. )gS! They are sold by all druggists.
The Newtown bee., 1904-10-07

MT and Mrs Amzi H. Pearce were pleasantly surprised, on Tuesday even- ing, September 27, when about 90 of their friends and acQuaintances, some being their playmates in childhood, came to give them surprise, it being the 76th anniversary of MT Pearce's birthday. Amzi and others of Eye old timers" formed set and showed the kids how to dance the fandango, to the music of Browns orchestra. A boun- tiful repaSt was partaken of and danc- ing was resumed by the young ones and kept up until morning.
 Mrs Harriet Wildman and children have moved into the Wesley Wildman house.
 Miss Charlotte Knapp has returned to her studies in New York.
 Lewis Briton has returned to his home on account of poor health.
 Miss Caroline Mead is spending a few days at her home on the Short Woods road.
 The hard blow of Friday and Satur- day caused most of the fruit to fall from the trees.
 George W. Adams found his valuable horse dead in the lot on Friday morn ing. It is supposed that death was caused by bleeding from the nose.
 Metcalf'S steam Sawmill is now work ing in H. H. Wildman's woodland.