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Mems Furnishing
 Dept.

Tucked Taffeta Silk and Crush Pop lin Belts, gilt or nickel buckles, soc each.
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EASTON.

William Keller recently purchased an automobile of Bridgeport parties.
 ren and Miss Edith Sprye of Bridge port are guests of Mrs Charles Keller.
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GREENFIELD HILL.
CELEBRATING rHE FouRr1

CELEBRATING THE FOURTH.
 The Greenfield Country club had the following program for their Fourth of July amusementS: Shooting at inani- mate targets from to 3 p. m., follow ed by~a ball game. In the evening,
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there was a patriotic program from 7.3O to 50, after which the ice cream tables were we'll patroniZed and fine display of fireworks was enjoyed.
The Newtown bee., 1904-07-08

J. H. Blackman has taken the agen- cy for the Braham patent steel pen, and later will call on local people to show it. Boys and girls should read his adv.
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The Misses Anna and Edith Logan spent last week with their cousin, Miss Winnie Osborne of BotSfOrd.
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Mems Furnishing Dept.
 Three specials in mems Negligee Shirts:
 Lot 1-Negligee Shirts, dark and medium color ground work with light stripes and figures, double stitched throughout, cushion neck band, cuffs to match. 69c each.
 Lot 2-Plain White Negligee Shirts, figured, full size, worth 75c. Special at 59c each.
 Lot 3-Plain White Negligee Shirts, Plaited and lace effects, bosoms. worth S1.5O. Special s1.OO each.
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Dr o. E. Bolles is at his dental room over Betts & Betts' drug store, every Thursday.
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QUAKER'S FARMS.
MRS FRANCES DOWNS.

Mrs Frances Downs of Good Hill, widow of Beath J. Downs, was found dead in her room on Tuesday morning, the 18th. The funeral was held on Friday at her home at l.3O. The bur- Peck of Oxford attended the funeral. The pail bearers were Frederick and Charles French, Charles Johnson and George Thompson.
 Mrs Fannie Wheeler wishes to thank her friends and neighbors for their kindness during the recent illness and death of her mother, Mrs Downs, and
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Mrs William Driscoll of Philadelphia is passing few days with her father, Edward Elan.
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tributes.
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Underwear.

Mems Shirts and Drawers Shirts with long and short sleeves-drawers double seated, 25c per garment.
 Mems Balbriggan shirts and drawers long or short sleeves-drawers double seated, 37}c and soc per garment.
 Right aisle, front.
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An examination for state teachers certificate will be held at the Danbury High school building, July 20 and 21.
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OAsTo To1IA. Bear, tn. H1hs Kind You Aan Mx.ys Bsupl 's's'''' ss &XHzzEx
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William Ru flies, one day last week, had a narrow escape from serious accident while moving large cutting box on 8 stone-boat. The cutting box tumbled over on to the horse, fright ening it, causing 1t to run a short dis tance. The horse knocked MT Ruffles over and ran over him, cutting bad gash over one eye and bruising him. No other damage was done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
The Republicans and 1909

To an Ohio admirer who in a newspaper
article had suggested him for the presi-
dency in 1908 Secretary Taft replied as fol-
lows:
Il thank you for sending me the clipping
which you did. but / beg to assure you
that there Is no bee buzzing in my bonnet"
A very sensible and sincere reply, but
not likely to influence those admirers Of
Judge Taft who regard him as the man
for the republican party's next emergency
They will continue to sound his praises.
and after one manner or another will work
up Taft boom. Admirers of other prom
inent republicans will pursue the same
course toward their favorites, and thus
will the political pot be kept boiling It Is
the fashion. 1t contributes to the public
entertainment 1t sells newspapers It
creates and crystallizes public sentiment
1t is business
We shall probably witness very pretty
contest for the republican prize in 1908.
Seldom has even that masterful party had
so many men Of presidential size, so we'll
proved by ability displayed in Office. and so
well placed geographically. In Ohio there
are Judge Taft and Senator Foraker both
strong men and greatly esteemed by the
country. In Indiana there Is Mr. Fair
banks, who has just added to the laurels
of a successful senator those Of highly
successful political campaigner. His part
in the recent contest was exceedingly well
played, and stamped him as man of first
class resources. In New York Mr.. Higgins,
ON the eve of assuming the duties of gov
ernor may develop into striking national
quantity. He has shown fine capacity
state legislator and more is expected of
him in the larger field to which he has
been called. And there is Ex-Governor
Black who should he come to the Senate
in Mr.. Depew's place. might grow in
grace" and power as leader
Nor should we overlook John Hay, who
probably has never given the presidency
thought for himself But suppose the new
administration scores as the present one
has done. Suppose a feature of that sue
cess, standing out prominently, should be
our improved relations and influence with
the outside world. That IS likely, and in
that day Mr.. Hays name should count for
a great deal In his partys calculations.
John Hay in the White House would recall
the days when a scholar like Quincy Adams
got there And there Is Senator Knox.
Pennsylvania has not been drawn upon in
fifty years for presidential candidate, and
then the choice was unfortunate. But
Philander Knox is a very different man
from James Buchanan.
These names by no means exhaust the
list. but they show how strong it is, and
their excellence speaks loudly against the
stand-pat patter. A party with such lead
ers must do something. No task Is beyond
its powers. and the task that has been COM
pitted to it is easily within its range.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
The Firemen's Coffee Fund.

The fund for providing hot conee ana
sandwiches for the iremen during the WIN
ter Is worthy OF the consideration of every
citizen. 1t is purely voluntary enterprise,
without official foundation in appropria-
tions and it's continuance depends upon
the good will and thOughtfulness OF the
business men and others of Washington
who know how hard and faithfully the ire
men work at all times and how keenly they
suffer in winter The need Is especially
urgent at present, with the temperature low
and the ground covered with snow. Unless
this fund is replenished there will be alb
solutely no means of supplying the firemen.
1t does not often happen that they are re-
quired to remain on duty for several hours
but when that emergency arises there
should be no difficulty in furnishing them
with refreshments. These men may be
called from their stations or their homes
just before breaking their fast, and If they
are not thoughtfully provided for by some
such means during their service at fire
they are certain to suffer severely. AS long
as Congress does not include the item IN
the appropriations it is the duty Of the cit1-
zens to make good the deficiency, and espe-
cially those owners of property whose val
ues are under the protection of these eff
cient public servants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
Suicide and the Cigar.

recent dispatch announces an unusual
suicide. 1t says:
Standing in front of q mirror in the wash
room of the Sycamore Hotel, ST. Marks
place and Cooper square, yesterday after
noon, a man shot himself with a revolver
through the right temple and fell dead. A
few minutes earlier the suicide had bought
a cigar, and he was still smoking it when
he fired the shot
There are two hypothesis one of which
may make plain the reason for this rash
act. 1t may be that the unhappy man was
an inexperienced smoker. 1t may be that II
a very bad cigar The chances favor
acceptance of the latter theory, because 1t
is well known, very well known, that there
are many bad cigars. This is especially
true in the Christmas season. when SO
many gift cigars are in circulation. Though
K is indecorous for man to look a gift
horse in the mouth, it Is considered good
form to insert a gift cigar In the mouth.
Some men are so foolhardy that they expe-
rience pleasure In danger. 1t Is curious
contradiction that at time of year when
men should treat others as they would be
treated, men will treat each other with
Christmas gift cigars.
Whether it was a Christmas cigar that
caused this sensitive man to shoot himself
is not determinable, because there are so
many other kinds Of cigars In the smoke
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
Were the Wires Inspected

1t Is a coincidence that Immediately fol-
lowing another fatal steamboat fire in the
vicinity of New York new rules for the in
spectlon OF steam vessels should be pro-
mulgated by the Department of Commerce
and Labor, the result of the inquiry into
the Slocum disaster of last summer The CO.
incidence is accumulated by the fact that the
new rules contain no reference whatever to
the inspection of electric wires, while the
accepted theory is that the Glen Island
Whlch burned at night in Long Island
sound was ignited by the crossing of con-
ductors. 1t Is now claimed on the one side
that there was no inspection of the wiring,
and on the other that the law does not re-
quire 1t, while the chief inspector of the
New York district declares that there is
no law needed for this purpose, as the in
spectors have full authority to condemn de-
fective wiring, just as they have to de-
hounce other dangerous conditions.
But the query which the public asks i'm
mediately is, Did the inspectors condemn
the bad wiring, under this broad authority?
If they did, why was the boat allowed to
run? If they did not why not? 1t is plain
that steamboat that carries a series of
improperly strung electric wires connect
ing high-power generators with machines
lamps and other apparatus, requires scrupu-
lous inspection in this regard just as does
building. Indeed. the danger is even
greater on boat, for, as in this instance
when fire occurs the occupants of the boat
are unable to escape with the freedom of
those who are menaced by fire on land
A searching inquiry not only into the
causes and circumstances of the Glen Island
disaster. but into the facts of the inspection
of this steamer, is demanded in the interests
Of the understanding public. 1t should
also be made plain why the greater disaster
of last summer did not perfect the nspec-
ton service and lead to the adoption of
rules covering this very important phase of
the case. Must there be a tragedy to work
each necessary reform?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
The Coming Inaugural.

-rhcre "a every assurance that Washington
will re a full town on March 4. The people
are coming from near and from far. a
keen spirit of interest in the occasion Is
already showing itself north. south. east
and west. Many who have participated In
inaugural ceremonies want to come again.
Washington caught their fancy, and they
long for another sight of the place. Many
who have never travelled this way have
heard so much about the great quadrennial
feast day at the capital that they are fred
with desire to see for themselves. So that
between the two classes We shall have Il
full town that day.
Well, why not? Why should we not have
the greatest celebration OF the kind in the
history of the country? The victory is by
far the greatest in our history. The best of
humor marks the result. Nothing but good
fellowship prevails. The times are flush.
People have both the penny and the leisure
for patriotic trip. and the thousands who
head this way to help start Mr.. Roosevelt
on his new term will upon their arrival
find very hearty welcome
Here and there. to be sure, is the sugges-
ton that we should "cut 1t all out" We
are told that the inaugurals are growing
too noisy and spectacular; that the pro-
cessions are too long: that the people are
coming too much under the influence Of the
military. which cuts an imposing figure
In the march to the Capitol and back
Nonsenset The people compose the mill
tary. The men who are in uniform in the
parade.were In citizens clothes at the polls,
and helped decide the result. Some voted
against the man they are marching now in
honor of. He is the President Of all the
people.
We are likely to see more western folk
In the line this time than ever before. The
President appeals to the west strongly. The
people from the plains and the mountain
country beyond the Mississippi claim him
as one of their own. They, too, are going
TO like this town, and they should come
with the feeling that the town Is prepared
to like them. The men who built I'D the
west have claims upon the admiration OF
the whole country.
We shall also see something of the rough
rider; and II he wants to bust a bronco or
throw lariat on the avenue it might be
arranged. The asphalt is not very well
suited for bucking and jumping, but if the
pony can stand 1t the crowd can.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19

the subordinate employees arises from the
zeal of newcomers to high places, who
reach their desks with the idea that the
average department clerk views his posi-
ton as sinecure; with the further notion
that the work exacted from these clerks is
light and easily performed. and the pay
high and the privileges unusual. In point
OF fact the work is exacting and difficult,
and the hours-especially under the new
system-are sufficiently long to get the best
out of each clerk daily. Departmental serv-
Ice makes machines of men and women
soon enough without the imposition of rules
and regulations which pertain to the fac
tory and the mill rather than the admins
trative office. 1t is the reverse Of wisdom
for the government to accelerate this pro-
cess Of reducing the large body of efficient,
intelligent and faithful clerks to the level
of human mechanism.
In some of the cases such as the Times
correspondent has noted the clerks have
undoubtedly gone too far in their protests
against officials whose acts which they
criticise have been due to an honest desire
to bring the government work up to date.
There are cranks among the department
clerks. just as there are occasionally yea
lots among the higher officials whose ardor
for making records runs away with their
judgment and their humane consideration.
The department clerks of this city are. as
a class. It can be safely said without fear
of reasonable contradiction, earnest. hon.
est and Industrious. Many of them are
constantly at work to improve their minds,
to keep from settling down into hopeless
routine. There is at present among some
Of them feeling of dissatisfaction that
there is no provision in law to enable them
to retire at their own expense at the close
of long service. But that their dissatis-
faction is as widespread or as demonstra-
tive or as harmful as the dispatch quoted
would seem to indicate is totally erro-
neous and an unjust assumption, which
cannot be denied too emphatically
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
The Naval Bill,

There is promise of a lively debate on
certain features Of the naval appropriation
bill, and probably this should be welcomed.
The subject is of all the greater interest
as the result of the Russo Japanese war in
which sea power has played so important
a part. We should get the full benefit of
whatever lessons have been taught in that
struggle. But as to the general PROPOSE
tion-the necessity of large navy, con-
structed on the best models, and supported
in, the most generous spirit-there should be
no division of opinion in Congress Appar-
emily there was little among the people at
the polls last month. An up-to-date navy
of a size commensurate with the size and
responsibilities of up-to-date nation is
one of the plainest of the mandates con-
tanned in the result of the national e!ec-
TONS
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A Scientific Suggestion.


It's queer how different everybody feels at
Christmas time.
When the lights are gayly dancin' an the
bells are all a-chime.
Might as well forget cold facts an stop
a-pickin' flaws;
Sanity Claus.
Perhaps some good old fellow, with a
method of his own,
Worked out a big invention that clean beats
the telephone,
An from his shop away up north, where
snow fakes whirl an twist,
Sends out telepathic force that no one can
resist.
OF course such talk sounds foolish. But you
can't tell what may come
Since they've proven the existence of x
rays an radium.
An there's somethin' most mysterious
bout that sense of warmth and cheer
An human sympathy that's felt when
Christmas day draws near.
I'd like to think that some Oh chap who
wears kindly smile
Was sendin' out benevlence in true Mar
conf style.
espouse the cause
An prove that, after all, there's some such
man as Sanity Claus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
The Department Clerks.

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Times, in the course Of a letter
TO his paper telling of the departure OF
Pension Commissioner Ware, uses the topic
to discuss what according TO his description
amounts 10 veritable tyranny on the part
of the government clerks of Washington in
dealing with their official superiors He
says:
He has gone, and left behind him a
memory much eXecrated by government
clerks and much admired by persons who
IKE TO see government work done like other
Work. Ills unpOpularity is OF the same kind
that is enjoyed by every official who tries
TO have a fair days work rendered for a
fair days pay In the government service
This city takes Its tone from the govern
inent clerks. the newspapers here breathe
their Ideas, and a man of the Ware type is
bound to be rega rded as a tyrant
There have been other Wares. Auditor
reg,4 eerk after having tried 10 ln ni
ousiuesslike methods Ia his department.
ana the prevailing opinion was that an un-
righteous tyrdnt was gone. Assistant Sec
rotary Nanderlip resigned from the Treas
uy department after threats had been
made against his life by outraged and in
ugnant clerks. Gen. Ainsworth staggers
under heavy burden of odium; 50 did
fehsion commissioner Evans, and so did
secretary Gage, under whose inhuman adj
mnistration time clock was introduced
IN the Treasury Department. The ;ndig-
nant and outraged clerks went to Congress
TO have the Infamous thing removed"
AT the risk of being accused of breathing
the ideas of the government clerks. The
Star would enter protest against this in
dictment. 1t is not to be denied that there
nave been both prosecuted clerks and perse-
cuted and misunderstood officials In the
course of the history of the government. In
every case before reaching a just conclu-
sion there is always the other side of the
story to be heard.
Much OF the friction which occurs between
the superior officers of the departments and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19

producing business. There. for illustration.
are numerous cigars named after actors
and actresses that act quite as badly on
the nerves as their namesakes do on the
stage.
There is one thing to be said In favor OF
the cigar under suspicion. 1t Is this: The
coroner decided 1t was the pistol shot. and
not the cigar. that killed the man. For 1t
was shown that the unfortunate person had
recently lighted the cigar and 1t had not
had time to do its worst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
A Phantom tissue"
From the Charlotte Observer

From the Charlotte Observer.
Col. Robert Bingham of Ashevile said in
his address before the Southern Society of
New York on Wednesday night: There is
no more danger of negro domination in the
south than there is of the domination of the
buffaloes in the praires of the west. And
yet the politicians still use it as an issue .
The danger Is just about in the proportion
as stated, and the issue began long ago
to taste of the can. We have no idea that
it yielded a single vote to the democratic
ticket in North Carolina in the late election
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
A Eoreboding,

'sHave you ever done anything that will
make future generations proud of you?"
II don't know" answered Mr.. Dustin
Stax 81 suppose my grandchildren will
wish they could enjoy my wealth without
being reminded of how l made it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
THE EVENING STAR has . regular and
permanent Family Circulation much
more than tho combined circulation OF
the other Washington dailiss. A u
News and Advertising Medium It has
no competitor.

UIn order to avoid delays Oh account OF
personal absence, letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the once. but simply 20
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Busi-
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
SHOOTING STARS.
Little Drops.

1.-The average man who goes into Wall
street finds that his money is only a drop
in the bucket
yes" answered the morose man.. land
mine is usually one of the drops that evap-
CRATES"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19

Mr.. Greene and Mr.. Lawson may consent
to peaceable relations But there will al
ways be some difference of opinion as to
which is the lion and which the lamb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19

Pension Commissioner Ware has a keen
sense Of humor, which will enable him to
enjoy the joke about to be played on the
man chosen to succeed him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19

Judge Parker will celebrate his Christmas
in quiet. old-fashioned way, with no inter-
ruption from the crowds that used to haunt
ESopuS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19

If the weather bureau could only assure
proper climatic conditions the inaugural
committee would be able TO guarantee sue
cess in every detail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19

When marketing for Christmas dinner
think of the price of turkey in Port Arthur
and cheer up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
What Advertising Does,

From the Atchison (Kan.) Globe
A new health food is nothing more than
plain corn meal sold at double the usual
rates. But advertising makes It SELL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19

Mr.. David b. Hill may intend to simply
retire without any farewell ceremonies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
Give Them a Nurse.

From the Baltimore Sun.
Somebody ought to introduce in Congress
a bill for the protection of bankers from
hypnotism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19

The boil weevils increase of activity leads
to a suspicion that the Guatemalan ants
went over to the enemy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19

Mr.. Nikoa Tesla still expects to convince
the public that his genius is inventive. and
not purely imaginative.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
The Handwriting

From the Mexican Herald
The stand-patters at Washington fail to
read the handwriting on the Massachusetts,
wall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19

The Japanese have won another victory.
but the fall Of Port Arthur is still a differ
ent matter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19
Clauses.
From the

From the Newport News Times Herald.
There are still two strong clauses in the
southern situation-Santa Claus and the
grandfather clause
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Milliners and Plumbers,

From the Ohio State Journal.
Speaking of the farce known as MY MIL
liners Bill" isn't this making light of a
serious subject?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-19

When it comes to impudent assumption
the Mormons have Mrs. Chadwick entirely
beaten