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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-24
DAYS PRECEDING CHRISTMAS.
Busy Time About Railway and Steam
boat Offices.

The two days preceding Christmas day
are always busy ones about the railway and
steamboat offices, hundreds of persons calf
| ing at these places for boxes looked for
| from relatives and friends residing at
distance. The steamboat lines from the
lower Potomac bring up hundreds Of pack
| ages from home to the Maryland and
Virginia families living In this city. There
ara many thousands OF persons who reside
in Washington, but who claim home In
the river counties of the two States They
threng the wharves looking for bundles,
barrels and boxes filled with Christmas re-
membranes from the folks still living on
the old place.
The scenes about the wharf are both alu-
morous and pathetic, some, whose expec-
tation of receiving a remembrance in the
shape of box filed with country delica-
cies have been gratifed, leaving the wharf
with q pleased smile overspreadtng their
eountenances; Others, who have been dis
appointed at the failure of the coveted box
to arrive, leave with downcast mien. To
many the failure of the Christmas box to
come means the absence of Christmas
dinner.
To one of the wharves yesterday morn
ing came an old colored women-one
Of the old school. who were the. trusted
companions of the children of the southern
white people Sin de days befo' de wah,
sab" She was truly an old Virginia
"mammy. Her years were past the biblf-
cal three score and ten, but her eyes were
bright and her walk brisk. Her dress was
neat and showed signs OF care in the neatly
darned patches. A bright red bandana ker-
chief covered her gray head. and she was
truly picturesque figure.
Going up to the railing of the steam
boat Office she inquired of the clerk IL a
package had come up on the boat from
"Wesmolan' county, way down in Virgfny,
whar come from fore you were bon,
chile The clerk looked his manifest sheets
oyer and shook his head
Nothing for you, aunty," he said.
''Fo de LaWd, chile, you sho' mus be
mistooken. Dat box mus sholy be dar.
MY son Jim done writ me dat he haid sent
de box, and 1t mus, be dar.1
The clerk again looked over his papers
to be sure there was no mistake, but his
hunt was unavailing, and he had to again
tell the old woman he could find nothing
for her.
'Po me, what Is to do? Chile. dat box
my son Jim said he were gwine to send me
war my Chris mas dinner. II don't fine
1t / won't hab muffin to eat. Please look
again-it sho mus be dar.''
The clerk was again obliged to tell the
old nanny that he had nothing for her,
and she turned to leave, grieyously disap-
pointed and almost in tears. She was some
what comforted, however, when told that
the steamer would arrive from the lower
river again this afternoon and that her box
would probably come then.
'Ill sholy be here when dat boat comes,
To- does want my box. I hope dat boy
Jim hain't foolins his ole NANNY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-24
VIEW OF POLITICIANS.
JET. Ray to Be Speaker of Maryland
House of Delegates.
al Correspondence OF The Star.

Special Correspondence OF The Star
UPPER MARLBORO. December % 1905.
Politicians In this section of MARYLAND
who profess to be familiar with the sftua-
ton, declare that the indica tons point IN
the election of Mr.. ]. Enos Ray, ir.. of
Hyattsville election district, as speaker of
tina Maryland house OF delegates. which
convenes in Annapolis early in January.
That Gov. Warfield, upon whose support
DR. Richard s. Hin of Upper Marlboro, re-
lies principally for his election to this Of
fee regards Mr.. Ray as a formidable cam
didate is evidenced by the facr that he
summoned DR.. Hill and Mr.. Ray to An
napolis day or so ago for conference
The governor did not ask Mr.. Ray to with
draw from the contest in favor OF DIR. Hill
bu. he suggested that the two Prince
George county men adjust the matter so
that the speakership might go to that
county: IL was regarded as plain that
GOV. Wariield wanted Mr.. Ray to withdraw
Mt. Ray frankly told the governor he
oil not feel called upon TO relirauish his
shoitlon 10 be speaker of the house So
lar as ad1usting differences IN Prince
-eieorge county. the HyattsviiIe man told
the governor that he had the support of
every member-eiect to the general ASSEM-
ply from Prince George county, and he
seine consideration as between himself and
DIR. Hill.
1t is stated as fact that both Delegate
eject Joseph K. Roberts and Senator-elect
William f. Clagett are favorable to Mr..
Ray, and viii not support Dr. Hill While
Mr.. Carviiie d. Benson of Baltimore county
now appears to be backed by the state or
ganizstion leaders for the speakership. IL is
believed that. should they be unable to
land their man. they would be willing to
throw their support TO Mr.. Ray. 1t Is also
helieyed that should Gov Wartield see that
to Mr.. Ray.
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Falls Church News.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.
FALLS CHURCH, Va, Dec. %,

e
FALLS CHURCH. Va, Dec. %. 1905.
Mr.. R. F. Bishop has Just completed a
residence in East Falls Church, corner OF
washington and Crossman streets. and is
now occupying. it,, Mr.. r.. H. Settler of
Front Royal. Va. has rented and moved
Into the house vacated by Mr.. Bishop.
DR.. T. M. Talbot has as his guest his
son. DR.. Edward Talbot. surgeon q. s.
army. who has for the past three years
been stationed n the Philippines. At the
expiration of his furIough he viii be sta
toned at Fort Leavenworth, Kans
Mr.. Calvin w. Hendrick. son of Mrs. e.
@. Hendrick of Fails Church. has been app
pointed chief engineer of sewerage in Bal
timore city, the salary of which Is 10000
year. Mr.. Hendrick was one Of the en-
gineers who constructed the subway In
New York.
Rev George w Quick Of Gardner. Mass.
who Is spending several days with his
brother. DR.. T. G. Quick. has under COM
sideration three calls % serve churches.
one from the church at Newport r. L; one
from Charlotte, n. @. and one from Tren7
ton, N. J.
Mr.. Everett Merrifield, who has been
spending the past two years IN Maine, Is
visiting bis parents, Mr. and Mrs. George
Al. 4. Merriheld
Miss Lannie Graves who Is attending
the seminary at Warm Springs, Bath c0un-
TT, ii spending the holidays with her par-
eIlts, Rev. and Mrs. A. w Graves.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. e. Gay OF Barton Land
Ing. VT, are the guests OF their daughter,
Mrs. F.. p. Parker.
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vehicle looking. after the money and valu-
able papers.
The sight from where the occupants were
seated when the wheels and running gear
of the automobile went down below the sur
face of the pavement was that of small
sized cave, covered with water There was
break in the service pipe, and the con-
slant running of the water for several days
had undermined the asphalt pavement A
sheet OF the asphalt more than forty feet
In length and about twenty feet wide caved
IN As result the water and street de-
partmentss were notified of the accident
shortly AFTER 1t occurred, and it was found
70 70 De necessary to cut off the water supply.
II was not more than three hours however.
perore the leak was repaired and the water
AS soon as the police notified the District
authorities of the accident Commissioners
Biddfe. directed that one of the big express
companies be employed to remove the au-
tomobile before any further damage re-
suited This work was accomplished by
the rigging OF derrieks, and 1t was found
snat the vehicle had not been seriously
damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-24
GAITHERsBURG NEWS
Recent NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. in tha
Churches-Notes.

special Correspondence of The STAR 3 al. + go
dAilHERSBURG. Md, Dec 90 1909.
Inc marriage of Mr.. Albert THOMPSON Of
TINS place and Miss Vergie Watkins siaueh-
ter OF Mr. and Mrs. Frank Watkins of MID
oleprooke took place at the home of Mr.
Watkins recently. Rev TT lambert
pastor OF Grace NJ. E. Church soutb Nor.
| formed the ceremony in the presence ~ a
Few near relatives a supper was after
ward served
News OF the wedding of Mr.. Albert ],
wade and Miss Annie C. SmeIIey of Cedar
V-He' va. this week has been received here
After an extended tour MF. AIDE. will bring
ms bride to this vicinity to reside. He is
son OF Mr.. William II. Wade of Cfonpers
Capt Lee NJ. Lipscomb has left here WITH
ington. -
IT, The r, remains of Mr.. Albert Connolly, who
oled In Washington, were brought here
yesterday: He was brother of Mrs. David
Carlisle. this town, at whose home
funeral services were conducted by Rev
rnoinas :; Lambert. Interment was In
Forest Oak cemetery Deceased was fifty
two years old.
Last evening Christmas exercises were
nela at the Andrew Small Academy.
Jamestown a large audience being pres
ent. Prof A. c. Fearnow, the. principaE
presided. -
Christmas entertainments are to he held
next week In the Methodist churches of
Gaithersburg. dates for which have beer,
announced as follows: Epworth M. E.. Mr..
u F. Virts, superintendent Christmas
night; Grace M. p. South. Mr.. Thomas J.
Owen. superintendent, Tuesday night.
Mr. Sydney Lodge is home from school at
Fort Union, Va. to spend the holidays
with his parents. DR.. and Mrs. James L.
ledge.
Mr. Harold Sheetz and his family. have
gone to Virginia. where they win remain
during the winter. 80
Pentalpha Lodge, No 1914, A. F. and A.
NJ. at Its regular communication last even
Ing elected the following officers: Thomas
l. t'ulks, worshipful master; A. G. Carlisle.
senior warden r. b. Moore. junior warden:
Harry B. Cramer. secretary; Carson Ward,
treasurer: Maurice e. Phebus, tiler:
Messrs. Moore, Carlisle and Cramer were
chosen trustees.
The Masonic Hall and Library Associa-
ton elected the following board of trus-
tees. organization to take place at the
next meeting: E. d. Kingsley. Thomas /.
Fuiks Carson Ward. Alex. g. Carlisle, r..
3. Moore, Perrie q. Waters and III. B.
Crauer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-24
ROCKVILLE. AND VICINITY.
General and Personal Items From
Montgomery, County's Capital.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md. December g. 1905.
Miss Martha Eugenia Amos, sister of Rev.
FL. c.. Smith, pastor of the NJ E. Church
at Ashton, this county, died yesterday at
ternoon at the residences of Rev. Mr.. Smith
or paralysis of the throat She was ma
tive of Hartford county, being the daugh-
ter Of the late Isaac Amos At the time of
her death she was making her home with
her brother. Her remains will be taken
to Hartford county and inferred in Rock
Spring cemetery Tuesday.
The Rockville Eachre Club was entertain
ed last evening at the home Of Miss Rose
Armstrong. Card playing was ignored for
the evening the entertainment taking the
fern of Christmas celebration. A pref
tily trimmed tree was in evidence, and the
other decorations were appropriate to the
season. A feature that provoked much mer-
rim emit was the distribution of gifts by
Santa Claus, Mr.: William Stalnaker i'm
was taken from the tree Santa Claus read
few lines of poetry applying appropriate
~ to the recipient, and most of the hits
were voted great. Refreshments were
later served.
Those present were. Misses Mary Almoney.
Rose Armstrong. Virgie Brewer, Eliza
CEoate. Bessie Fields, Margaret and Pris-
ella Dawson, Rose Henderson. Mary and
Stokes, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Arthur Kemp, Mr.
and Mrs. Ohio Talbot. Mr. and Mrs Harry
Beard, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beard Messrs.
Robert q. Hilton. Russell Brewer. George
Allnutt, Charles Jones, Darby Bowman.
William Stalnaker,s Walter Henderson
George Henderson. Don Munro Edward
AMI Sonerviile Dawson and Prof Martin.
A license to marry was this morning is
sued by the clerk of the circuit court here
to Mr.. Albert r. King of Frederick county
and Miss Lola Edna King OF this county.
Miss Mary Trail of this vicinity left a
few days ago for Chickamauga Ga. to
visit her sister. Mrs: w. p, Hi She ex-
poets to be gone several weeks
Midnight services will be held tomorrow
night at st. Johns Catholic Church. Forest
Glen. A special electric car will leave For
est Glen for Washington Immediately after
the services.
There is understood to be little or no
doubt that the Montgomery county delega-
ton In the approaching Legislature will be
unanimously in favor of a primary election
law for this county, controlling the primaries
OF both parties. Such a measure was passed
ar the last session of the legislat ure but
was upset by the courts. 1t Is argued that
the. decent people of the county have be-
come thoroughly disguised mt the methods
used by both parties at their primary cleo
tons. and there is said to be q general de-
mand for legislation to prevent the pur-
chase of votes, the wholesale use of liquor
and the debauchery of the voters generally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-24

house of Police Chief Ricamore at Berry
vile. Clarke county, committed suicide this
week by shooting herself in the abdomen
with the polceman's revolver, She was
brought to Memorial Hospital here and died
soon after the shooting.
Clifton Golf, the seventeen-year-old son
of Theodore Golf of Mount, William, this
county, accidentally shot himself while
hunting rabbits this week, and is in a pre-
carious condition. He was crawling under
dense thickets when his shotgun struck
against tree, exploding, the entire load
entering the small of the back. He was
found by his father.
Miss Elizabeth Cooke, aged sixty-five
years, died this week at her home at Mill
wood, Clarke county. She was daughter
Of the late Philip Cooke, author of the
poem Florence Vane,'' and niece of John
Esten Cooke, the noted novelist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-24
DROPS OUT OF SIGHT.
Big Sheet Of Asphalt Undermined and
Accident Results.

The sensations experienced by the three
men who were in the automobile on their
way to the Treasury Department with an
iron safe filled with money, yesterday
afternoon, when the asphalt pavement at
the intersection of 1st street, E street and
New: Jersey avenue. gave way and precipi-
tated the vehicle into an opening, as stated
in yesterdays Star, were described to be
anything but pleasant. So suddenly did
the big sheet of asphalt drop out of sight
that the three men hardly knew what
had happened br what was to happen
The vehicle was in charge of C. w.
Webb, the operator, and 8. w. McElroy.
his helper, both of whom were seated on
the front seat of the electric vehicle of the
United States Express Company, and G. w.
Marks, the messenger, who was In the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-24
EAGLE ATTACKS BOYS.
Sons Of Prussian Park Keeper Have
Thrilling Encounter.

Special Gabiegram to The Star.
BERLIN. December 23.-sAs the little sons
of the park keeper at Palmnicken. in West
Prussia. were playing In the public gardens
an enormous golden eagle suddenly flew
downward and attacked the smaller Of the
two boys.
The older boy, who was about seven years
old. began to shout and threw himself over
his little brother. The eagle thereupon
siarted to great height. and, after maneuver-
ing moment in the air. descended on the
elder boy with great rapid.sy. laferating
the nape OF his neck with his beak. Tho
eagle then n1oHfated upward a second time,
but just as It was returning to the attack
X was killed by q gunshot frtsn tit, father
o. the boys
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-24
Dust and Disease.

From tie C5icaRo News. q "
One OF the most powerful causes Of dis
ease In London, says Prof Macfadyen. q
the Inhalation OF dust. The constant IN
battalion Of PARTICLES Of dust. particularly at
times Of fok, has deIeterious effect on tho
respiratory functions. producing byouph3flo.
pnenmQnia m EtndrNd diseases.
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Not a Cent to be paid until Cured

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TT | @ % % % int s .as two " the be" lit
DR. NJ I'll SANDEN isl BROADWAY Near 9th St, NEW YORK
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with view OF making extensive improve
ments.
Not in Stephens City.
An outbreak of diphtheria that threatened
to become an epidemic in the southern part
Of Frederick county Is now well in hand
and no further trouble Is anticipated. A
widely circulated report that many cases
had been discovered at Stephens City was
without foundation. as there has not been a
case In the town in many months.
The first bank to be established In Fred
erick county outside OF Winchester began
business this week at Stephens City under
NJ. Steele, q leading merchant and capital
ist, as president. It Is q state fnstitution
and has capital stock of $4,000 Stephens
City Is enjoying healthy growth and IL
one Of the most attractive towns IN this
section of Virginia.
John B. Strobe. prominent young farm
er residing near Stephens City, dropped
dead of heart disease while talIdnr "a 4
young lady friend few evenings ago He
had been TO this city On business and had
stopped t., g driving e 2 new sleigh With
s.. NJ Stickley's once Fas reached. ne
was twenty Ave years old and son Of ths
late Park Strobe, prosperous and leading
citizen OF that community.
Invitations have been Issued By Rev. and
Hudson. New York. Tor the marriage Of
their eldest daughter MIas Margaret Pare
Dame, TO Mr.. William Coleman WorthfrsT-
ton Of Warrington, d. C., the marriage TO
take place az 8 O'Clock OPP Wednesday after
T room: Ds9smbsr g g 81 pa.ll.s FIotestent
brides father Il rector a ntinbar o{ Wash-
tnston and Winchester friends win attend
Jsais Lsss. aon.ssis snployea i 81
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-12-25
Brakeman Killed at Wells River.

Henry Carter of Lennoxville, z. u,
a brakeman on one of the local
freights, was instantly killed in the
Wells River yard Friday, Dec. ID,
Nv ollie helping do shifting. The B. q
M. freight cars have their ladders IN
the corner of the end, while the
Pennsylvania cars have the ladder IN
t he center of the end. Carter made a
jump to climb up the ladder on the
Pennsylvania car, reaching for it as if
it were B. & NJ. car. His hands fail
ing to catch hold of anything he fell
back, was caught by the brake beam
and pushed along about twenty feet
His neck was probably broken by the
fall and in being pushed along both
arms. one shoulder and an ankle were
broken. Carter was twenty two
years old and had been working, on
theroad less than year. GHl
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-12-25

pax LeClair is able to be out again
his accident and is looking after his
ess.
b Cargill is boarding with o. P. VIII
uring the term of winter school at
orner.
ace Mathews IL sick, has been con-
to the house for two weeks and is IN
o sit up but very little.
Batchelder had a narrow escape on
list from a serious fire, only prompt
saved his buildings. Fire caught
the chimney.
unaay school convection viii be held
organ Center Tuesday, Jan. 9, 1906, by
feymour Lake District Association.
people at the Center will provide en-
npaent for speakers and delegates ana
pd coffee for all others. All invited
fome prepared to take part. Several
Hers from away are expected, includ-
Rev. e. NJ. Fuller, Gen. Sec'y of Yer
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-12-25
DERBY.

Ross Moran is home from Boston to
spend Christmas.
Mr.. Ralph Tracy, former d. A. student,
was in town last week.
George Roberts has gone to New York
city to spend the holidays.
Mrs. Will Kidder's father, Mr.. Carpenter
of Enosburg, is visiting her.
Howard Human is helping in Wilder's
drug store out of school hours.
Mr.. Amos Currier has returned from
Bottom and is gsining rapidly.
w. s. Robbins has his house and barn
lighted with the electric lights.
Miss Maud Wakefield OF North Troy
was the guest of Miss Alice Clark last week.
Miss Lettie Place is home from Colby
University, to spend her Christmas vaca-
tion.
Willie Normandin, who is attending
school in Boston, is home for a short va
cation.
Mr.. Harold and Miss Carrie Abbott are
home from Sheldon where they have been
teaching.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Daley and little
daughter spent yesterday with his mot her
Mrs. A. I. Daley.
Mr.. Myron Adams and DR.. Comings
went to Maine last week, called by the i'll
ness with appendicitis of Mr.. Carlton
Adams.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark, who were
quietly married last Monday, returned Sat
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-12-25
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
Estate of Abigail H. Edm11nds

The undersigned, having beenIappointed
by the Honorable Probate Coust for the
District of Orleans, Commissioners to re-
ceive, examine and adjust yaN claims and
demsndsof all persons agsinst the estate of
Abigail Fl. Edmunds, late of Ifasbu1g in said.
foffset I thereto, hereby II give Il notice
thatlwe Will meet forthe purposes aforesaid
at the Town CLERKS office inE lrasburg on the
from l O'Clock kp M, until 4 O'Clock o. m,
eachlof said days aud that six months from
the 18th day Of November A. d. 1905 is the
time limited by said Court for said creditors
to present their claims to us forexsmination
Dated st rssbuAg this 11th day of Deem
Der A. D., 1905. n
52-2 90 H Fl. SOMERS, ooh'
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-12-25
All Explained.

A caller stopped at the house Of a
certain man and asked if he was at
home.
"'Deed an he's not" replied the
woman who answered his ring.
"Can you tell me where he is ?" S
81 could not.o
When did you see him last?"
DAT his funeral
"And who may you be?''
I'm his remains" said the wild
ow, and she closed the door.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-12-25

Homer Tillotson has sold his farm To
louis sanville, consideration $500. Mr.
TiIlotson moves to Lowell. We are sorry
TO lose him and his family from town.
He is a good citizen.
The Bell telephone is now in operation
through this town. I'll. B. Hitchcock has
had an instrument put in his store. He
also has the Peoples phone. N. Root has
hadra Bell instrument put in at his place.
Oek EDOafA Oo0NTy.6
81 WEST BURKE. NJ
=. Frank AIlard is quite sick with the
measles.
William silsby of Newbury was in town
last week.
= Ellery Orcutt is at home from Yale COL
lege on a short vacation.
Mrs. Annie Strong spent Christmas at
her home in West Barnet.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Brown of Sheffield
we're in town last Sunday.
Mrs. A. H. Silsby is being treated by DR..
Champion for throat trouble.
Guy e. Aldrich of Barton was in town
last Monday calling on his brothers.
Mrs. Viola Sleeper and Mrs. Viola Park
or we're in st. Johnsbury last week.
Miss Palmer has been engaged to teach
the intermediate school in the village.
Mrs. E. Way and Mrs. FL. M. Powers
were in st. Johnsbury Friday for Christmas
goods.
Mrs. Octave Abar underwent a serious
operation last week. DR.. Allen of st.
Johnsbury.
Ed. ssxby of Bradford was in town re-
Gently visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
P. w. saxby.
Miss Mary Wishart is very poorly, and
it IS thought she may have to undergo
another operation.
Miss Celia Spencer is at home to spend
her Christmas vacation with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. o. g. Spencer.
p Mrs. Julia Darling, who has been in
| Brightlook hospital, st. Johnsbury for
medical treatment, has returned home.
! VIM. Wallace of Newark lost a horse
near David Smiths Sunday the 18th. The
horse had appeared usually well, but died
| almost instantly.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-12-25
MORGAN CENTER.

'ss Ellen Labounty is i'll.
FL. Burroughs and A. O.EIIiott have
PelI telephone.