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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09

Next week " Mr.. DoOIry " win discuss In
characteristic style the varied activities Of
the President The Spelling Reform cam
p"iEn the Wilt to Panama, and other recent
undertakings of Mr.. Roosevelt afford the
irish phtiosopher opportunity for his rich
est humOr.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09

he says, We have all tn iddycation needed be a
nobeman " ye'er station. Ye ARE expert in
doolin'. borrOwin', an pOmadin' tn hair; We play
fine game " cards; ye know be their first
name all the ladies iv tn chorus he says 'Ye
require no more schoolin, an It's now yeer
jooty to sthrike out an arnc lvin',' he says.
Alas he says, in these deginrate days on'y
wan thrade is left open to our old an illegal
nobility he says. / allude to tn always ar
joos but sometimes profitable pro-fissyon iv
mathrimony. Here in our belle France, he says,
all tn best places ar-ro took already, but he
says, do ye set out fr America. that land "
Skel OPPORTUNITY. Go there, shut ye'er eyes,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
Musings of the Gentle Cynic

Musings of the Gentle Cynic
Never hit man when he has got you down.
Don't wear out your welcome rs hard to get
another.
No man can maks mistake without learning
something.
No man can serve two masters such as dyspepsia
and optimism.
Some people believe everything they hear. and
take the rest FOR granted.
The easiest to natter girl IS to talk about
the hearts she has broken.
Some men never succeed because they afraid
Of dong more than their share
Some men seem to get heap Of melancholy sat-
isfaction from being misunderstood.
It doesn't do much good to grasp an opportunity
unless you know what do with It.
Necessity is the mother Of invention. but the
children don't always out we'll
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09

thing that ought to make marredge happy"
They lad money" said Mr. Hennessy.
" That's what l said" said Mr. Dooley.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
The Chameleon
BY Alinna Irvinx.

BY Minna Irving.
I saw her first. q debutante.
Last Winter in the town.
We sat upon the stair. and then
swear her hair was brown
I met her on the Ardsiey uaks.
Spring skies were overha46.
No veil obscured her lovely facs,
Her locks We're surely red.
We next encountered az che beach.
She had another fellow.
Beneath her baby hat of lace
Her tresses glt-sred yellow.
And now tho season 81 SO an end.
Ny eyes behold alacz
This giddy maids abundant braidB
Are glossy raven black.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
OF King Postum
BY Victor A. Hermann.

By Victor A. hermann.
Down Ia de swamps on Winteh's night
When de ain am still en- de am white
Who prowls aroun' when de moon am bright
En- maks nah heaht jump wild delight
Why. OF King Possuml
De owls may boot de foxes bank
En- de WI cat scream his midnight lahlc:
But down in de hollow. deep dahk
Two eyes dey shine-each one a spank
Det's OF King Possum
Oh gimme a III dis frosty rail-
En- Ahn climb det tree-Ah nebbeh fall
To If him out by de tip oh his tail,
Atho' he fight wild tooth nall
DO OF King Possumi
He climb en- try to reach nah han,
But safe in de Of meal bag he lam
En- mex day In de bakin pan
Who smells so nice en- tastes gran'g
Why OF King Possuml
-~GA0%0~-
There are lots OF good fish IN the sea. but the
uh!e IL most OF them too wise to. bite.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09

Co. Illustrations Copyright 1900 by The New York Times.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-29
THE ROYAL BOX.

The queen of Portugal shoots straight and has received a German medal for saving life.
 Queen Maud of Norway has book of newspaper cuttings labeled Things We Have Never Said or Done" In this she pastes all sorts of Actions about herself, King Haakon and her friends.
 The shah of Persia finds relaxation from the affairs of state in the use of the knitting kneedle and Is evidently proud of the accomplishment, for when he was in England he presented a pair of silk stockings of his own making to the Prince of Wales.
 King Edward Is said to have given clever advice to his niece, Queen Victo- ria of Spain, when she complained to him of the restrictions of the punctili- ous etiquette of the court of Spain. Be sensible girl" the king advised her. Do not make enemies; respect peoples stupidities when necessary. In time, If you are wise. you will have everything your own way"
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-29
SHEFFIELD

The Sheffield Womans Club will meet Friday afternoon at the home of Miss Ella Clark. The program is in charge of Mrs. Gleason. Subject: Drifting in | the Caribbean, Cuba, St. Thomas, the Danish West Indies, Martinique and its appalling disaster, Hayti, the Black Re- public. The following meeting will be held with Mrs. Spur Wednesday, Dec. 9th. Subject: Central America and Panama Canal, in charge of Mrs. May Hubbard.
 Memorial services for the late Rev. J. s. Ellis will be held in the Methodist Church next Sunday evening at half past seven.
 The class for Bible study will meet at 6:45 at the Methodist chapel Sunday evening. The Junior Endeavor at 4:30 at the Congregational chapel Sunday afternoon.
 The Junior Endeavor hold a social Friday evening at the Congregational Church parlors and are invited to take trip to the Catskills.
 The Epworth League held a social and business meeting at the NJ E. parsonage Monday evening with Thanksgiving program consisting of quotations for all. An interesting skekch by Miss Ella Clark and piano and violin music by Mrs. and Miss Hyland.
 The local grange observed Past Mast CTS night at their hall last Thursday evening. The program consisted of a very interesting paper read by Fred French upon the Benefit Derived from the Grange" followed by social pro- gram and refreshments arranged by Past-Master, Mrs. Cora Hoyt and Cande |, Mrs. Emily Hulett is home for the Thanksgiving holidays from Springfield.
 Miss Rich will spend Thanksgiving in Brooklyn, Mass.
 Miss Dorethe Andrews returned to New York Friday.
 Miss Jennie Bushnell is home for the holidays.
 Miss Alice Sage spent Sunday with Miss Catherine Morresy at Pittsfeld.
 Union Thanksgiving sermon at the Congregational church at l0:45 to-day, Rev. Torrey will deliver the sermon.
 Miss Emma Gardner is recovering from quite 0 severe sprained ankle.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-29
Fall and Winter Opening of LADIES', MEMS AND CHILDRENS CLOTHING.

A very nice line of Ladies Coats in all styles at very reasonable prices. Good bargains in Mems and Boys Suits and Overcoats. also nice line of Mems Caps and Gents furnishing goods. A call at our place will convince you that we are selling the best goods at lowest prices. The store will be open every day and you can come to inspect our line. Will be glad to show you our nice assortment of Merchan- dise We are looking for your trade and we will try to please you. A call at our store will save you good many dollars in the future. We carry a nice line of Fur Scarfs and Muffs.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-29
For Sale

My property on High street.
 Nj. J. KILLMER.
 Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-29
GLEANlNGS.

Malaria Is making so much progress in Greece as to cause alarm. Last year there were 960,o00 cases and 5,916 deaths.
 last season that the railway system was not equal to the strain, and al- most complete Reorganization resulted.
 The Danish government has publish ed an order prohibiting the importation of dogs into Greenland. Its purpose is to protect the native dogs from devastating diseases.
 A new class of insurance Is said to have been introduced in Odessa which insures against riots, mob violence and revolutionary risings, the premiums ranging from 21a to 3 per cent.
 The town of Mutteburra, Queensland, has a nstural hot water supply. The water is drawn from an artesian well and is piped to the houses of the con sumers, where 1t arrives at tempera- ture of 138 degrees.
 The use of whisky and other alco- holic beverages by government or mu- nicipal employees during hours of serv- ice is practically prohibited in Belgium, with the result that drunkenness Is rarely met with in any branch of the public service and never among rail- way employees.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-29
ASHLEY FALLS

Mrs. Nye of Lee, Mass, called on several in this place last week in search of old furniture and clothing.
 MT. and Mrs. F. W. Sackett of Collins vile, Conn.,, are at George Woods. and MT. Sackett has taken a position at the marble works.
 About fifty were present at the O. E. meeting last Sunday evening, led by Miss Edith Clark.
 The steam shovel is at the gravel pit and the night watchman Mir. Mckenzie $ family have taken rooms over the meat market.
 Charles Decker and daughter Cora, are spending a week with Miss Decker of Springfield, Mass. ...
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-29
CLAYTON

R. H. Voudy left for New York Tues day, from there he expects to go to Florida to spend the winter.
 R. M. Rood from South Manchester spent few days last week at G. H. Rood's
 Mrs. F. s. Joyner spent a few days last week in Bridgeport, Conn.
 MT. Cazavan the new foreman in the cooper shop at Hadsen Street returned Monday to commence work.
 F.. 0 Miller and E. M. Rood spent Sunday in Pittsheld, Mass.
 P. S. Tyler is putting new saw in his stave mlll this week.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-29
MARRIED
Was Born in South Canaan.

Anson Yale. aged 79, died at the home of his son, Frank A., at Torrington, Fri day. The deceased leaves wife and four sons, George. A. of Cornwall; Earl C., of New Preston; Edward A., of Tor rington, and Frank B. of Bristol. The deceased was born in South Canaan. He was taken to Torrington by his son about two months ago. #
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-29
FOR SALE

Automobile 10 H. P. Runabout' like new at sacrifice if sold at once, s2g6. Lamps, horns and extras. 6s6 MAIN ST, Winsted, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-29
Card of Thanks

We wish to express our thanks to the friends who so kindly assisted us at the funeral and burial of our loved one.
 Mrs. Lois E. Pondleton,
 Robert E. Pendleton,
 Merwin E. Pendleton,
 Olin H. Pendleton.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-29
A New Wrinkle

The church at Morris, desiring new sort of way to raise church funds, held hash and pancake supper and it was decided success.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-29
OUR COMBINATION OFFERS

THE NEWS Has Made Arrangements With Leading Publications Whereby We are Enabled to Make Some Very Attractive Quotations
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-29
SPRAYED

from Huntsville onto the mountains in the vicinity of Cornwall, Conn.,, two yearlng Holstein heifers. A reward will be paid for their capture.
 ROBERT E. PENDLEToN.
 South Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-29
Hints on Health and Beauty.

A valuable treatise on beauty hints and complexion secrets come free inside every % package of Laxakola tablets, tonic laxative containing extract of and cascarin for the skin.
 w. H. CAMP.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-29
BORN

BORN GREEN-At Ashley Falls, Mass, Nov. 22, to Mir. and Mrs. D. M. Green, a son. PARsoNs-At Salisbury, Nov. 27 1906, a daughter to MT and Mrs. Geo. Par sons.
 MARRIED KASE-MCCoRNnC Lakeville, No vember 2S, by Rev. Fr. T. F. Bannon, Patrick J. Kane and Miss Mary Mo Cormick both of Canaan.
 DIED PARsoNs-In Salisbury, Nov. 26, Will liam Parsons, aged 76 years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
DAUGHTERS OF 1912.
District Chapter Entertained at the
Ebbitt House.

Patriotism was the keynote of the ad-
dresses and music at the reception given
Thursday night in the red parlor of the
Ebbitt House by the District Chapter of
the United States Daughters OF 1912 to the
resident real daughters.
Among the real daughters. that is, the
actual daughters of the heroes of 1912, not
merely descendants. present were Mrs.
Kate Kearney Henry. regent of the chap
ter; Mrs. George Stetson, Mrs. Jane Jesup
Nicholson. Mrs. Josephine Beall Mrs Mar
tina Swami. Mrs. Mary Reeves, Mrs. Mary
Simpson Yeatman. Mrs Mary Nelson
jackson and Miss Virginia Byrd Jones' Two
other real daughters Mrs. Louise Key Nor
ton and Mrs. Albert Pitney. were unable to
attend
Mrs. George Marsh, third vice regent.
made an address OF welcome, and Mrs.
Noble Newport Potts, chairman of the re-
ception committee, presided over the meet
Ing and sang The Star Spangled Banner
while the audience stood.
Short addresses were made by Mrs.
Henry, who briefly detailed the work OF
her father, Surgeon Kearney; by Mrs.
George StetsoE and for Mrs. Nicholson. to
Whose, father. General Jesup. a tribute was
read by one of the ladies OF the chapter
Patriotic ballads and old English and
Scotch songs were sung by Mrs. Potts, Mr..
Gerry and MI. d. Amnaen Yeatman. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
Decisions.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
IL would be rare fun TO stand aside ana
sea ourselves as other animals or other
worlds must see Us, II we are under OBJ
servation of the folks in Mars with extra
big telescopes To them we must appear
as at least conservative. because We are all
doing the Same things. We believe what
ia told to US, for II is easier than TO In
vestigate. Ignorance persists because "
never questions. Wise men once discussed
the problem why does "A person weigh no
more after dinner than beforeT' One said
the activity OF eating caused an exhaIation
and perspiration that balanced the intake:
another that the heat generated In the hui
man boiler by its victuals consumed car
bon equal TO the fuel; another-but 1t Is
hardly worth while 10 follow the proceed
ing further than to state that one bumble-
brain weighed himself after he had filled
his boiler with beef and onions and found
that he had gained two pounds; so the
meeting broke up.
Then the good souls wanted to know
how II was that you could put live gold
FISH into a trimming pail of water without
spilling any; and after long argument II
was found that you couldn't. Every coun-
try boy knows hair snakes" as animated
horse hair. Didn't Bill Smith know a man
whose cousin saw dead horse lying at
the edge of the brook with its tail squrm-
ing of into the water? And didn't the old
haircloth sofa that was carried or in the
freshet come 10 life the same way? 1t win
take another fifty years to break up a be-
lief that Is founded on a mere accident of
likeness. These child-hke faiths are in
hertted from a child-lDSe age. The worm
looks like hair. hence IL was one. Gold
u yellow; the air looks yellow at sunsai.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
REFERRED TO COUNSEL.
Application for Dormitory Privilege In
Non-Fireproof Building.

The Commissioners, upon the initiative
of Engineer Commissioner Biddle, have de-
cided to ask the advice of the corporation
counsel concerning their authority to grant
a permit for the use of the upper floors OF
a non-fireproof building for dormitory pur-
poses. The building about which an ar
gument has arisen Is the new addition to
Trinity College, on Michigan avenue
1t Is stated by Building Inspector Ash
ford that the original permit for construct
ing the building was issued in the name Of
the Sisters of Notre Dame. and 1t was in
dorsed, over the signature Of William J.
McShane. that the basement of the struc-
ture would be used for storage the first
floor for corridors and parlors, and the
second. third and fourth floors for class
rooms and no dormitories.
About a year later a request was re-
ceived for permission to place dormitories
in the building, and the building inspector s
office decided that under the terms of the
original permit, the building would either
have to be made fireproof or the dormitories
abandoned.
Mr.. Ashford gave the additional informa-
ton that the new building, "in the broad
term '1reproof.' could not be considered a
building Of the first class, but, on the con-
trary, 1t is of ordinary or combustible con-
struction."
sioner Biddle and Building Inspector. Ash
ford visited the Trinity College. and were
shown all through the floors where 1t Is
proposed to construct dormitorles. Com
missioner Biddle concurred in the finding
of the building inspector with references 10
the non-freproof style OF the construction.
but added that the stainways are large and
numerous, and that the fire escapes are well
located. He thought that there would be
little difficulty in the escape of occupants
in case of fire. and this conclusion was fol-
lowed with motion for reference OF the
matter to the corporation counsel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
NEWS GATHERED ALONG
THE RIVER FRONT.

Although the coolest weather of the win
ter is now prevailing the steamboat men
are planning for next summer. Sunday
schools and other societies are securing
dates for the of steamers and excursion
resorts. At the excursion offices it is stated
that the bookings have been heavy, and the
Indications are that the coming summer
will be a busy a the Potomac resorts.
Arrived The Radiant towing Standard Oil
Company barges Nos. 81 and Il, laden with
oil in bulk from Baltimore. for this city
and Alexandria; bugeye Bertha May, cord
cod from a river point. for this city.
Sailed: Schooner Walter p. Snow, light,
for the Coan river, to load lumber for this
city; .bugeye Kathleen, loaded with lumber,
from Alexandria for Colonial Beach; tug
Radiant, towing barges S. o. Nos. 81 and
n, light, for Baltimore.
Memoranda: Steam barge Daniel X. jack
son has been chartered to load a cargo of
fertilizer at this city for Occoquan; schoon-
er William McCabe laden with cement,
capeS of the Chesapeake and is expected
t. arrive there within the next day Or two.
having sailed from the Delaware break
water on the 1st instant; tug Marion Cam
eron has arrived at Baltimore towing sand
dredging machine and a scow from this
city.
The barge Mary A. Hooper has been
launched from q dry dock at Baltimore
after having had additional braces and
keelsons put In her hull to strengthen her
for outside service, carrying cargoes from
Chesapeake bay ports to those on the north
Atlantic by the sea route. The barge Will
be employed in that service in the future
The Hooper brought several cargoes of
lumber here the past fall
The Maryland Delaware and Virginia
railway line, which is now operating che
steamer on the route between this city, the
river landings and Baltimore, viii next
week resume its three-trip schedule. and
the steamers Anne Arundel and Northurn-
berland Will be used In the service.
Capt. Buck Moore has sold his pleasure
yawi, a sailing craft, to Capt. Thomas Tur-
ner. who will use the boat for cruising on
the river during the next boating season.
The boat is to be given general overhaul
ing, and will be put in thorough order for
service before the boating season opens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
SACKS PLEADS GUILTY.
Placed in Jail to Await Trial on Three
Charges.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
UPPER MARLBORO, February B.
George Sacks of Bladensburg was lodged in
Jail here this afternoon. having been COM
| mitted by Justice Arthur Carr of Hyatts-
vile, without bail. on two charges of horse
stealing and one of abduction. Sacks was
taken from the Hyattsville jail yesterday
before Magistrate Carr and pleaded guilty
to all three charges. He seemed perfectly
Indifferent, and apparently did not realize
the gravity of the charges against him.
The grand jury will deal with his cases
when it convenes the first Monday IN April.
Sacks is said to have admitted having stole
horse from Mrs. Cora L. Keane of Blad-
ensburg. December ID The horse was
| taken to Berwyn, three miles north of this
place, where 1t was hidden for three days
and then taken to Baltimore and sold. Con-
stable Thos. II. Garrison, accompanied by
Mrs. Keane, went to Baltimore yesterday
and, with the aid of the Baltimore authori-
ties, succeeded in locating the party who
purchased the animal.
After remaining In Baltimore for several
weeks with fourteen-year-o Edith q.
Mohatt, Sacks became short of cash, It is
alleged, and hired horse and dayton from
Goldsmith's livery stable and drove to the
home of John Lancaster. colored, in Piscat-
away district, where he spent two weeks,
and then sold the team to Mr.. j. Ward Sc
curing S45 for the outfit. With this money,
1t Is said, Sacks and the girl took their de-
parture, going on foot along the country
roads, sleeping in straw sacks and lofts or
wherever they could find shelter. After
wandering about for several days. the
couple reached fredericksburg, where they
were located and arrested Thursday, as ex-
ciusively told In The Star yesterday.
The Moffatt girl appears to be contented
to return to her home, and yesterday was
playing about the house with her younger
sisters, apparently Indifferent to the motor
iety attending her recent escapade. She
Will probably be placed In reformatory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
Falls Church Items.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.
FALLS CHURCH. Va. February

Special Correspondence Of The Star
FALLS CHURCH, Va. February 2, 1906.
Pioneer Lodge. No. 1. Good TempIars.
has elected the following officers for the
ensuing term: w. Il. PARROT, chief templar;
Milton NJ Thorne. past chief templar: Miss
Ethel Payne, secretary; George w. Hawk
hurst. financial secretary: Mrs. J. NJ.
Thorne. treasurer: Herbert Divine. mar
shall; Miss Jessamine Graves. chaplain; X.
T. Roberts, guard: Henry Miskell. sentinel:
Miss Ruth Thorne. assistant marshal: w.
q. Parker. assistant secretary: Mrs. M. NJ.
Erwin, organtst; Mrs. George w. Hawk
hurst. assistant organist. The lodge has.
through committee. made all arrange
ments for the entertaining OF the delegates
to the session of the district lodge, which
will be held here February L. Delegates
will be In attendance from each OF the sub
ordinate lodges in the counties of Fairfax
and Alexandra and the city OF Alexandria
Miss Elizabeth Hawxhurst OF Sea Cliff.
N. T., is visiting her brother. JOB Hawk
hurst. who Is very i'll at the residence OF his
son. George w. HawxhurSt.
Miss Gertrude Nourse Is visiting her SIS
ter Miss Margaret Nourse. at Wilmington.
N. C..
Miss Newton, who has been visiting
friends in Leesburg, Va. returned Thurs
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03

hence there is gold In the air-and who
knows? II the wasp has sting. the
dragon fly must have a bigger one. The
dog Will bite. so the COW must be more
dangerous. being larger. Columbus found
America on Friday and died-some years
after. Therefore. 1t Is never wise to 90
looking for continents on Friday. Judas
was one OF thirteen at table and misbe-
haved, hence thirteen has been an nm.
lucky number ever since. He upset the
salt and thereby made IL a misfortune for
others to upset salt at other tables Incl
oentaIy ne wore clothes. but somebody
forgot to mention that that was the nm
iuckiest thing of all. so we go on following
his example.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-03
TZ DUNKUN Supt, 133 Street Opposite Congressional Lbry)
entire audience sang MY Country, lis OF

Thee"
After the general program the chairman
presented each lady with white carnaton
and sprig of laurel
Among the guests was Mr.. John Ross
Key, grandson of Francis Scott Key, au.
thor Of The Star Spangled Banner" and
many members of the patriotic societies.
the Daughters of the Revolution, the May.
flower Society and the Founders and Pa.
triots
Ices and 1912 punch and cakes were served
amid general discussion of national and
historical themes.
Among others present We're Mr. and Mrs.
Ludlow. Mrs John Ross Key, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Marsh. Mr.. and Mrs. Madison Bal
linger, Mrs James Goddard, Miss Goddard
Miss James, Miss Virginia Miller, Mrs Hol-
lensburg, Mr.. and Mrs. Potts, Mrs. Town
send, Mrs. Alfred Ray. Mrs. Frank Wilson,
Mr.. Frank r. Keys, Mrs. Richardson Potts
Col. and Mrs. Brocket, Miss Graham, Mrs.
Reding, Miss Redlng, Miss Reeves Mrs.
Newman, Miss Stake, Mr.. and MIS-. j. w.
Pitcher. Miss Beall, Mrs Yollum, Miss jose
Prime Webster. Mr.. and Mrs. Dele, Miss
Mitchell, Miss Yeatman Mr.. and Mrs. VIM,
Dove, Miss Alice Mitchell, Mr.. Ammen
Yeatman. Mrs. Nicholson.