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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-07

side of Georgetown accounts. probably, for
the slight decrease in Georgetown, as indi-
Gated by the present census. The actual
limits of Georgetown proper, it is stated ex-
tend some distance above street, and
this, of course, II true, would make the
population appear to be larger than the
census figures show.
The great majority of the people of the
west end do not regard plausible the
statement that there are less people within
its borders than lived here decade ago,
and to substantate their belief point out
the fact that within that time close 10 100
new dwellings have been built within the
city and are occupied by new families, and
that the loss by death or removal has been
small
The comparative statetent of the census
is as follows: Census of 1897, is. $50; census
of 1905, 15 S61; decrease, %. By districts
District No. 1, $500; No. 2, S.146; No. 3.
9, 495; No. 4, ABA; total. 1851 The popu-
lation of the county districts numbers 1888,
making a grand total for the west end OF
q ,974.
Funeral of Miss Thomas.
Funeral services over the remains of Miss
Lola Thomas, whose death occurred last
Tuesday night, were conducted at Mt. Ia
Dor Methodist Church Friday afternoon at 2
O. clock. The services were conducted by
the pastor. Rev. Mr.. Litsinger. and inter-
ment was made in Rock Creek cemetery.
Miss Thomas was the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George Thomas of 3416 T street
northwest and died after a lingering Illness
Ten days ago her condition became critical
and several consulting physicians were
called into her case She was eighteen
years of age and was a member of the
Mt. Tabor Methodist Church choir. A
large crowd Of her friends and acquaint-
ances were present at the services. and the
oral offerings were many and beautiful.
Georgetown Branches Star Office.
The Evening Star has branch offices at
ODonnelPs drug stores. 1900 32d street and
corner 32d and o streets, where advertise
ments are received at regular rates. Wanted
Help and Situations cost cent word.
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William E. Denison, well known to thu
theatrical profession throughout the coun
try. died al Great Bend, Pa, Thursday. Fa ?
one season he was business manager fc {,
Joseph Jefferson and for several years d
was business manager for Lewis MQrri4ptf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-07

HE approaching meeting Of the
Society of the Army of the Poto-
mac on the Bull Run battlefield
l. recalls the fact that forty years
ago party Of Washingtonians,
including reporter for The Evening STAR
paid visit to the fields where the first and
second battles Of Bull Run were fought In
cluded In the party were numerous distin-
guished officers of the army and men in pub
lie life. The occasion Of the pilgrimage to the
scenes that had SO lately been the setting
Tor bloody conflict was the dedication of
two monuments, erected on these fields by
the soldiers. On the following day The Star
printed a full account of the proceedings,
with bit of description of the condition of
the country the war had so recently raw
aged The article is of more than usual in
terest at this particular time, because OF
the evident Union feeling of the writer and
his description of the scenes he and his
party saw. The article follows:
ION yesterday an extra train left Wash
tngton for Bull Run, for the purpose of
enabling large number Of invited persons
to attend the ceremonies of defeating two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-07
The Mental Examination.

Those candidates who "get by the doc
tors, as the saying goes, have still the
mental examination to contend win. While
that examination Is for the most part rudi-
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-12-29
GREAT DAY FOR THE ROMANS
Right Beginning of New Year Meant
for Them Success.


No nation has ascribed so much
Importance to the beginning OF
things as the Roman. To that people
there was a magical connection be.
tween a right beginning and success.
To them New Years day was the day
OF days. 1t was the anniversary OF
the founding of the city of Rome,
which they considered the greatest
event in the worlds history They
called the first month of the year
January in honor of Janus, the god
of doors and beginnings. (The world
still uses a heather calendar) Al
dawn of the new year the people,
robed in white, sacrificed elaborate of.
ferinss to their gods, especially to
Janus. Fraternal greetings, beneyo-
lent gifts and exchanges of costly
presents marked the day. All evil
speaking, quarrels or excuses were
for one day laid aside and the ideals
for nobler future were brought to
mind by parallels enacted in public
places. The soldiers renewed their
VOWS of loyalty to Caesar and put on
new uniforms.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-12-29
WELCOME TIE COMING SPEED THE pARNd0GS THE OLD YEAR AND HEN[W
ONE WORKING DAY FOR US ALL.
To-day the Only Period for Which We

Are Accountable.
The coming year will have 365 days
IN its calendar, but really will have
only one working day, and that is
called "To-day" That is all you will
be accountable for; none but a fool
lives i'll tomorrow. Serve your Mas
ter by the day Each four and twenty
hours brings it's own duties to be
done, its own loads 10 be carried, and
ats own progress to be made heaven
ward. There never was a Christian
yet strong enough to carry to-day's
duties with to-morrow's worries piled
on the top of them. Take short
views, and never try to climb walls
until you get to them, or to cross a
bridge until you reach it. Begin every
day with Jesus Christ, and then, keep
ing step with him, march on to duty
over the toughest road that lies be-
fore you, and in the teeth of the hard
est head wind you may encounter.
MY times are in thy hands," and thew
could not be in better hands. Orr
times are in our all-wise and ALLOW
ing Fathers hands, both for control
and for concealment. He takes care
of us, and yet we can not tell inst
what tomorrow or the next year will
bring forth.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-12-29
The Animals Season Greetings

The Animals Season Greetings.
The action and voices of domestic
animals on New Years day are said
to be more significant than any other
omens.
A dogs cheerful bark in the morn.
ing is a most suspicious sign, while
his howl is very unfavorable.
To meet the cat on the morn of the
New Year is considered by people in
the Latin countries as a sign that
they will change their residence, and
it also betokens i'll for the future.
Throughout southern Europe it is
regarded as most fortunate sign to
see a pig, signifying plenty for the
coming twelve months.
The sight of snake is considered
to be the worst conceivable omen, for
it means death by violence.
To see a jackdaw, magp!e, or crow
is a sign that the beholder will be
cheated on all sides during the fol.
lowing year.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-12-29
Facing the New Year.

A new year is upon us, with new
duties, new conflicts, new trials, and
new opportunities. Start on the Jour
ney with Jesus-to walk with him. to
work for him, and to win souls to him
A happy year will it be to those who
through every path of trial, or up
every hill of difficulty, or over every
sunny height. march on in closest fel-
lowship with Jesus, and who will de.
termine that, come what may, they
have Christ every day.-Theodore /.
Cuyler, DID.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-12-29
chiIdren,s pav in Russi,

In Russia New Years is especially
the children's day. Among the peas.
ants the old-time frolics and games
are renewed. 1t is practice among
the boys to arm themselves with a
supply of shelled wheat and dried meas
and to go from house to house in the
small hours of the morning. They
present themselves unbidden in
Rneighbor'S house. where the doors are
lways unlocked, and pelt him with
wheat or peas till he offers cakes or
fruit as truce
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-12-29
TIE Closing Year

Tis midnights holy hour-and silence now
Is brooding, like gentle spirit, DER
The still and pulseless world. Hark on the wind.
The bells deep tones are swelling; IT'S the knell
OF the departed year. No funeral train
Is sweeping past; yet. on the stream and wood,
With melancholy light. the moonheams rest
Like a pale spotless shroud; the air is stirred,
AS by a mourner's sigh; and on yon cloud,
That floats still and placidly through heaven,
The spirits of the seasons seem to stand,
Young Spring bright Summer Autumn's solemn
form,
And Winter. with his aged locks, and breathe
In mournful cadences, that come abroad
Like the far windharp's wild and touching wall,
A melancholy dirse DER the dead year,
Gone from the earth forever. IT'S time
Still chambers of the heart, . specter dim,
Whose tunes are like the wizard voice of Time
Heard from the tomb of ages, points its cold
And solemn finger to the beautiful
And holy visions that have pas.'d away,
And left NO shadow of their loveliness
On the dead waste of life. That specter lifts
The coffin lid of hope. and joy, and love,
And. bending mournfully above the pale
Sweet forms that slumber there, scatters dead
Der what has passed to nothingne.s. The year
Has gone. and. with it. many q glorious throns
OF happy dreams. Its mark il on each brow.
IT. shadows in each heart. In it. swift course
It waved its scepter DER the beautiful,
And they are not. 1t laid its palIid hand
Upon the strong man. and the naughty form
Is fallen. and the flashing eye is dim.
trod the hall Of revelry, where thronx'd
The bright and joyous. and the fearful vail
OF stricken ones 10 heard, where erst the song
Andreckless shout resounded. 1t passed Ger
The battle plain. whore sword and spear and
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-12-29

Flash'd in the light of midday and the strength
OF serricd host. is shiver'd, and the grass.
Green from the soil of carnage wave. above
The crush'd and Wondering skeleton. 1t came
And faded like wreath of mist at eve;
Yet. ere, it melted in the vieyless air,
1t heralded its million. to tn cir home
In the dim land of Dreams Remorsele.s Time
Fierce spirit of the glass and scythe-what power
Can stay him in his silent course or melt
His iron heart to pity? On, still on
He presses. and forever. The proud bird,
The condor of the Andes, that can soar
Through heavens unbelievable depths, or brave
The fury of the northern hurricane
And battle his p!unase in the thunder, home,
Furl. his broad wings nishtfall, and sinks down
Torest upon the mountain crag-But Time
Knows not the weight of sleep or weariness
And night. deep darkness has no chain to bind
His rushing pinion. Revolutions sweep
Der earth. like troubled vision. DER the breast
Of dreaming sorrow; cite. rise and sink
Like bubbles on the water; fiery isles
Spring. blazing. from the ocean. and 60 back
To their mysterious caverns; mountains rear
To heaven their bald and blackened cliff. and bow
Their tall heads to the plain; new empires rise
Gathering the strength of hoary centuries
And rush down like the Alpine avalanche.
Startling the nations; and the very stars,
Yon bright and burning bazonry of God.
Glitter awhile in their eternal depths,
And. like the Pleiades, loveliest of their train,
Shoot from their glorio1s spheres, and pass away
To darle in the traelless void-yet Time
Time. the tomb builder. holds hi. fierce career
Dark. stern. all pitiless. and pauses not
Amid the mighty wrecks that strew his path.
To cit and muse. like other conqueron.
Upon the fearful ruin he has wrought
-Csosse D. PrsntieS
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-12-29
Land Of MANY Tongues.

An American tourist who Travelled
through Hungary last summer in his
automobile says that he found the
signboards in German, Magyar, 1tal.
ian, Slovenian and Turkish. Prefer
ence was given to none.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-12-29

soft-sandaled and with awe upon her
Came ne Dawn ;.,S,1, and bent to gaze upon
Although q star, enamored, pierced the
That hid her bosom. cool and unde-
Flushed her pale brow, whilst slept the
Babe new born
Till. starting from His souls harmonious
dreams.
Behold, He wakes and smiles at trern-
bling | avn.
Then Ger the heavens spread trellised
AS Dawn Dawn; illumined by His smile. soft
The purple Jewel of the Orient night
10 snow-plumed morn. enwreathed In
amethyst
And, 10, the silent chambers of the world
Were stirred to life by that far reach
ing smile,
The waves of Galilee, prophetic pearled
slvered path, a sacred temple-aisle.
And saees who foretold the Christ's adj
vent
Came hast'nins to the humble Manager
And, dazzled by the Infants smile. low
To touch the swaddling robe as tho
twere gold.
And came woman tired, for many a
mile
Her. feet slow trod to reach the royal
And in her arms she bore her only child
That he might see the Christmas Babe
within.
And in the hallowed light the woman's
eye
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-12-29

Gazed on the blue-vened hands and pom
Marked keen the beauty of the Infant
king.
There lay in each scarlet tinted ring.
Then ferventely she prayed that God
might guide
The Babe in ways secure from strife,
And holding forth her child she meekly
cried,
Unto the Christ consecrate this life."l
And Mary. in her pure benevolence.
Low thanked the woman for the hons
age done,
And with touch of tender reverence.
Soft laid Christs hand upon the wo.
mans son.
The ti,nid boy by heavenly hand caressed
Stood gravey silent. then tho i'm
Quick knelt and on the brow of Jesus
His lir.s-then all the earth in wrath
And thunder crashed and lightning
And upward whirled the winds in
tongues of flame.
Encrimsning all the ornament on high
And Calvary hid her face In bitter
oh, Mary: trusting. thou didst never
The, hoy the woman to the manger
brought.
Who knelt to kiss the babe in bearing
Dear God! was Judas of Iscariot!
The earth now weakened by her loyal
wrath
Lay tremblins; but athwart the nuts
tering sky.
Leaps swift a rainbow-gem set after
math-- 49,,
For 10, the Babe again doth smiling lief
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-05-05
TOWN TOPICS.
NEWTOWN'S BI-CENTENNIAL
JUDGE BRISCOE WILL ATTEND.
ThOmpSonville, Ct.,

JCDGE BRISCOE WILL AITENDs
Thompsonville, Ct,
April 25, 1905.
E. L. johnson, Esq, Dear Friend:
Yours of the 2lst inst. duly received:
I did receive the previous one and put
it aside to answer it, but delayed and
forgot.
L accept your cordial invitation and
if in proper condition will endeavor to
say a few words, as you request.
I cannot truthfully say that expect
to meet many of that troop of boys
that for two years and more wended
their way to "Harry Peck's school, !"
over Glover and Taunton hills, past
Taunton pond, sometimes, when not
crossing it; for the greater number,
the great majority, have gone away
beyond those hills and the blue ether
and cannot, if they would, come back
and greet and receive greeting. Will
this meeting in old Newtown be al
together happy one. or will the sad
ness that will fall around our old forms
and thoughts dim our eyes with tears
while our voices exhibit the tremOlo
of age and grief?
These or similar feelings crowded my
heart when I first received the invita-
tiOn from you, and were factors that
caused me to lay down the letter with
out answering it promptly.
now hope the humOr and lightneSS
that sometimes comes up when old
Newtown is present in my reflections
and memory, and drOll incidents and
persons seen under my immediate eye,
will drive away the sadness and let us
feel that we are Once.mOre boys for the
time. Yours truly,T[C. II. Briscoe.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-05-05
A WORD FROM CONGRESSMAN HILL
Committee on Ways and Means,
House of Representatives,

COmmltCee on ways ana means,
House of Representatives,
Washington, D. G.
Norwalk, Conn, April "a, 1905.
E. L. Johnson, Esq,
Newtown, Conn.
My dear Sir:-I am in receipt OF your
letter of the 21st, and if am in the
country on the date Of your Bi-
Centennial it will afford me great
pleasure to be with you. My expecta-
tiOn is now that at that time l shall
be in the City of Manila in the Philip
pine Islands, as have accepted an in.
vitation to join the party of Secretary
Taft to visit the Islands and examine
into their necessities and possibilities.
1 congratulate you on the celebra-
tion of this Bi-Centennial,f for l believe
that these events have great 1nf1u-
ence in educating public sentiment
and enlarging desirable public spirit,
but think you will see that under
the circumstances it will be impossible
for me to attend. If anything should
occur by which my present expecta-
tions are not realized I will gladly &C
cept your invitation, but the present
plan is to leave this country about the
first of July and to return the first OF
middle of October.
With kind regards and thanking
you for the courtesy which you extend
to me in the invitation, l am,
Very truly yours,
e. J. Hill.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-05-05

The editor of THE BEE enjoyed a
call, Friday, on genial Samuel Lowe Of
Waterbury,, who is known far and
wide as the owner of some highly bred
stations. His place is located on JET
ferson street, easily reached by the
North Main street trolley. The two
horses he is Offering for service, this
season, are "National" and "Luther
c." National is solid bay horse, with
black points, 16 hands high, and weigh
ing 1900 pounds, full name and tail,
on lines of substance, symmetry and
strength, and is very stylish. In these
or other respects, he will compare ia
vorably with any stallion in Connecti-
cut, He is pure gated trOtter with
plenty of action both of the hook and
knee, and is sound, smooth and good
disposition. AS campaigner Nation
al ranks with the best, as he raced in
fast company for five consecutive sea-
sons lowering his record in each, won
important stakes at three and four
record of 9Th, at Fleetwood Park, N.
Y, and was always a consistent per-
former. His sire, wellington, has IL
in the list and was by that well-knOwn
sire, Kentucky Prince, whose blood is
smarching on" each year and which
got Guy 2.1Oa, and that out of Al in
$50 list, has Is better than 2.21.
Agnes, the dam of National, was got
by Aberdeen, son OF HambletOn1aD,
and Widow Machree, 2.29 by American
Star, one of the gameSt race mares
that ever lived. The blood of Aber-
deem is just now coming into promi-
nence very fast. His list of So in 80
includes Kentucky Union 10Th and 10
in 2 80 list, including the sensational
young sire, Virgins ~, 2.194, sire Of
| katherine A. ~ la worlds record, !,
| Hilgar (2) 2.154 (out of daughter OF
| Aberdeen) and other sensational young
speed. His SioWeSt performer had a
record of 2.174. AS brood mare sire
Aberdeen is showing wonderfully we'll,
having gotten the dams of Onward
Silver 2.O8, O. M. G. 21O4, Tula X.
2124, Grace Upton 2.13, Virgins ~
2.194 trial at same age 2.13t and
total OF Al in 2.30. AS like produces
like, 50 National will impart size, style
and speed to his get while gameness Is
found throughout his ancestry on both
sides. Luther G, 1876, is very hand
some and blood-like seal brown horse
fully 1873 hands high and weighing
115O pounds, closely resembling his
sire, the great prize winner, show rine
horse and sire horse and sire OF win
ners, Quartermaster 2.12t, sire o
Daphne Dallas 2O2, four with records
of 2. IL or better, Is in 2.2O list, 81 in
?. 30 list. Luther Cs dam was Glars
|P, full sister to Nellie G, 227t b!
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-05-05

Peter Jefferson $685., son of Thomas
Jefferson, the great race horse, and
sire of bis own kind. Second dam Ida
Schepper by Motifs Independent, son
of Hambletonian. Luther C's colts
are like himself, nice size and color,
fast walkers and possessed of speed,
which would be demonstrated but for
the fact that they are in the hands Of
farmers and those who use them as
general purpose horses. In the hands
of horsemen there are several that
would easily go in the standard list.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-05-05
NEWTOWN'S BI-CENTENNIAL.

LINE OF MARCH FOR THE PARADE.-A
COLONIAL BALL TO OPEN CELEBRA-
TON.
The line of march for the parade on
the morning of the day of Newtown's
Bi-Centennial has been decided upon
by. the executive committee as follows:
Parade will start from the Fair
grounds, 60 to the Street via Queen
street and Glover avenue, up the Street
north and around the North Center
schoolhouse, return to Church Hill, to
Sandy Hook, across the bridge and re-
turn via bridge and Dayton street to
depot to await the arrival of his excel
lency, Gov Roberts. Then march to
Fair grounds for the exercises. Hour
of assembling for the parade, 8. Is a. M.
Parade to start at 9 a. m., sharp. 1t
has been decided to open the celebra-
tion, Friday night, August 4, at the
Town hall, with Colonial ball. A
committee of young people to arrange
the affair has been named by the ex-
ecutive committee, whose names will
be announced as soon as they have
been conferred with. An invitation
to the celebration has been extended
to Congressman George L. Lilley OF
Waterbury.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-05-05
CONCERT BY,WOODBURY BAND

TO BE GIVEN IN TOWN HALL, MAY s..
The Woodbury. Brass band will rem
der a concert in the Town hall, New
town, Friday evening, May S, COM
mencing at O'Clock and lasting about
two hours. If decidedly stormy they
will postpone it till week from that
night, May II. They will present the
following program:
PART 1.
t'Star Spangled Banner" Band
March, "Old Folks Parade" Band
OOrnet solo, 'Hazelene Polka" Leader;
Band Accompaniment
Waltz, Band
Operattc Mosaic selection, Band
COrnet quartet.
Olarionet duet, Piano Accompaniment
Andante, Band
Oornet and Clarionet duet.
Overture, Band
Male quartet, "Adieu."
March, "Our Director" Band
America" Band
The Woodbury. band has a Bridge
port leader, and has received high
praise for its concerts i n other towns.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-05-05
HON DANIEL N. MORGAN WILL BE ONE
OF THE SPEAKERS.

HON DANIEL N. MORGAN WILL BE ONE
OF THE SPEAKERS.
Bridgeport, Conn.,, April "a, 1905.
f. L. Johnson, Chairman
NewtoWn's Bi-Centennial,
Newtown, Conn.
My dear Sir: Your esteemed favor
of April 2l is duly received.
Your cordially expressed intention
of extending to me welcome in my
home town on August next, certainly
appeals to me, and the request of your
committee to give short after-dinner
talk on that occasion, on some topic,
is so generous in it's scope, that l can
but cheerfully endeavor to meet your
wishes.
Let us hope that a goodly, number of
Newtown boys, so many years young,
from numerous places, will be there
to renew their youth.
Daniel N. Morgan.
DR. W. G. VILE WILL ATTEND GEL
EBRATION.
New England Medical Monthly,
Danbury, Conn.,, April "a, 1905.
E. L. johnson,
Chairman Executive Committee,
"Newtown's Bi-Centennial,"
Newtown, Conn.
NY dear Sir:-Your kind letter OF
the 21st at hand, and l am delighted
to comply with all Of your requests;
viz, first, data as regards myself, and
second, to give you five or ten min
utes' talk after dinner. 1 shall Ger.
tainly be there, and 1 hope that If !
can be OF any assistance to you, in the
way of money or any other way, you
| will not fail to call on me. l shall sex
pect you to do that as my friend.
Very truly yours,
W. G. Vile.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-05-05

Elliott Beard sley and Mrs Ellen
Hunnihan of Zoar have sold to the Coe
timber and wood land, 200 belonging
to Mr. Beardsley and 80 to Mrs Hunpi-
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-05-05

Mrs P. H. Fennell and child OF
Brookfeld were guests, last week
Thursday, of Mrs Fenne]l's father
Charles E. Beers.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-05-05

II. H. Peck spent last Wednesday
and Thursday in Bridgeport with
friends,