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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-23
DIED.

BARNARD; On Thursday, august q 1907, at
ioSed husband of Josephine ofBR Barnard
Funeral from Hinde Bayliss' Chapel, 9Th and
streets northwest, Saturday, August a. at
O'Clock pm Interment at Arlington.
BART. At 4 am. Friday, August %, 1907. after
lingering illness, AMBROSE f. BART, be-
loved husband of Susie Bart.
Interment at Bonnie Brae. Baltimore, Saturday,
August a. at 10 am.
FoUTs ON THURSDAY, August %, 1907. at pm,
CHARLES BURSON FOUTS, aged seventeen
years
Funeral services at residence, 15s street south
east, Saturday, August "a, at 2.30 pm.
HosMER. On Wednesday: August 81. 1907, at
Seabright, n. j.. AMANDA STURGES. widow
of Col. A. A. Hosmer in the sixty ninth year
Funeral from Peck Chapel. Washington, D. c. on
Saturday, August "a at pm
howe. On Wednesday, August q. 1907. at $40
pm. JAMES beloved husband OF Mary A.
Rela tives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral from his late residence, 633
Virginia avenue southeast. on Saturday, August
"a at $3.50 a.m thence to ST. Peters Church
offered for the repose Of his soul. intermens
at Mount Ovet cemetery.
NICHOLSON. At Rockville Md. on Friday. Au-
gust %, 1907, at o'clock m, ELIZABETH
B., daughter OF James b. and Mary T. Mich
olson, aged three months.
SIMMONS. On Thursday. August %. 1907, at
R% WAR huh. JIM late % at
Simmons.
Funeral sunday. August IS, at 2 pm. from Ply
mouth Congregational Church, 18th and p
streets northwest. Friends invited. Casket
will not be opened at the church. Baltimore,
Philadelphia New York, Ohio and Newberne,
N. c., papers please copy
WILLIAMS. Suddenly, on Wednesday August 81,
1907, at 2:l5 pm, JANE F., beloved wife OF
Thomas Williams.
Funeral Saturday, August "a, at pm, from
Epiphany Chapel 18th and @ streets south
west. Friends and relatives invited.
WRIGHT. On Thursday evening, August %, 1907,
at IL 80 O'Clock at her residence, l447 Penn
sylvania avenue southeast, MARY z. WRIGHT,
beloved daughter Of Mary Z. and Isaac w.
Wright.
Through the pearly gates Of heaven
Passed the loved SO dear;
God thought best TO take her from US,
Though she left our home drear.
Hard We strOve to keep her with u.s.
But love and skill were all in vain
We had to lay our darling Mary
Meath the graveyard sod away.
BY HER DEVOTED PARENTS.
Int opf NJ torn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-23

Former Secretary and Mrs Shaw are the
guests at Newport of Mr.. and Mrs. Ber-
wind at the Elms, where ball was given
last night in honor of the Swedish prince.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-23

The Swedish minister and Nine Lager
crantz. eX-Secretary and Mrs. Shaw, Sen
ator and Mrs. Wetmore, Representative and
Mrs. Bourke Cochran, Mr.. and Nine des
best known to Washington in the 100 en-
tertained at dinner last night by Mr. and
Mrs. Stuyvessant Fish to meet Prince Will
helm of Sweden. The Swedish colors deco
rated Crossways. the Fish villa at New
port, and Swedish music also enlivened the
occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-23

Mrs. Theo. T. Moore and youngest daugh-
ter, Florence V. Moore, left today for Cape
May, Atlantic City and other points of in.
terest to spend the remainder of the sum-
mer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-23

Pa. Ave. and 9th St. Parker, Bridget & Go.
Store Closes Daily at P. M. Saturdays M.
Our Clearance Sale
Is Now inn FULL Bloom.

enutb e the S so back O
S
hes sain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-23

Among the Washingtonians registered in
Atlantic City this week are: Mrs. A. B.
Eichorn, Misses Mary and Eleanor Rupert
Miss Frances Donovan, Miss Nav RUPERT
and Master Raymond Eichorn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-23

Mrs. Thomas w. Hoy and Mrs. Mary E.
Veale are spending the month of August
with Mrs. Charles A. Arundel, Ashburn,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-23
Fancy Vests at Half Price.

White and Fancy Vests on sale at exactly
half price. They're all this seasons goods, anc
are made of wash fabrics, worsteds and flannels
The ST. Vests Go for S1.OO.
The S. Vests Go for S1.5O.
The Sd Vests Go for $500.
The S. Vests Go for $3.50.
The So Vests Go for $500.
The S. Vests Go for $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-23

Miss Elizabeth c. Wade of New York city
| is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Katherine
Taylor of Capitol Hill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-23
DR.. Jesse H. Ramsburgh and family have
returned to the city.

Mrs. Frank A. Gardner, formerly of this
city. has issued invitations for the marriage
of her daughter, Helen Browning Gardner,
and Mr.. ]. Maury Dove, jr., at the Church
of the Sacred Heart Wednesday, September
IL, Vineyard Haven, Mass. The couple will
make their home at the Westmoreland, in
this city, after December l.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-11-27
TOMORROW COMES
THE SCOUTS REVENGE

Another crowded house greeted the
Elleford compny at the Orpheum
theater last night, and those who at
tended We're convinced that Mr.. Ellie
ford made no mistake in selecting
The Unwritten Law as the opening
bill for his season here. The per-
Torrance was if anything little
smoother than on the opening night,
the actors not having the handicap of
stormy weather to contend with. Mr..
Cooley and Miss Kingsbury satisfied
everybody that they are as clever
and capable leading people as could be
desired.
The play will be presented again
tonight, and will be produced here for
the last time tomorrow afternoon at
a special Thanksgiving matinee.
Tomorrow night THE Scouts Re-
venge' will be played. This is a play
of the plains. dealing with Texas life
in the days when Mexican and Indian
bandits terrorized the frontier COM
nunities 1t is said 10 be a play that
fascinates the audience from the cur
tain's first rise to its final fall. The
situations are all strong, and there is
comedy enough TO suit everybody
The Scouts Revenge" viii be played
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
nights. and at the matinee Saturday
afternoon.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-11-27
BUSINESS LOCALS.

A silver cuff link awaits the owner
at this office.
New sweaters and golf jackets at
Whitney & Marshs.
Fancy papeteries for Christmas at
Hawaiian News Co.
4 notice re estate John F. Anderson
appears in this issue.
The w. W. Dimond Co, show some
pretty baskets in their windows.
French hand embroidered waists,
fiounces. etc, at Whitney & Marsh's.
A young girl seeks a position as
housemaid or to care for children. See
Classified ads.
Henry May & Co, the leading gro
GERS. will be closed all day Thursday,
Thanksgiving.
Have gas installed in your house
before wet weather sets in. The Homo
lulu Gas Co, Bishop street.
There Is an assortment Of gifts for
Christmas at the Japanese Bazaar,
Fort near the convent, that has never
been equaled in this city.
Leave your order now with Henry
May & Co. for a green Christmas tree.
Tell them the size you want and 1t
will be saved for you. Phone p.
There is a chance at sayegusa's on
Nuuanu street, above Hotel, for lazy
to secure a handsome embroidered silk
kimono free. See advertisement today
Hawaiian News Co. have beautiful
line of fancy papeteries which We're
ordered for Christmas. These Will
make very desirable and useful gifts
Great Xmas sale of millinery at Mrs.
- 7. Dickerson's. Hats from $1.00 to
$50 at Just half. Every hat in her
store at half price commencing Mon
day Nov. "a.
4 life insurance policy in the Prur
Dental Insurance Company of America
is something that every man snouid
carry. Hawaiian Trust Co. are agents
for this Territory and will be glad 70
quote you rates.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-11-27
Own a Home
Decide To-Day

Make your de-
cision as the
result of your
best Judgment,
but be prompt.
The natural inn
pulse of some
viii be to wait.
Caution to a
degree is COM
mendable, but
has killed many
a mans big
opportunity. It
Will kill yours if
you wait now.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-11-27
Secure your tickets for the dance at
the Young on the 9th.

When Grover Cleveland was practic-
ing law in Buffalo one of his friends
was a lazy young lawyer who was
forever Fostering him with questions
about legal points that he could just
as well have looked up for himself
Even Cleveland patience had an end.
One day as his friend entered he re-
marked: There are my books. Help
yourself TO them. You can look up
your own case" The lazy lawyer star
ed at him in amazement. See here,
Grover Cleveland he said indignant
~. Il want you to understand that
you and your old books can 60 to
thunder. You know very well that
don't read law. I practice entirely by
ear
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-11-27
THANKSGIVING EVE DANCE.

Olive Branch Rebekah Lodge No. :,
I. O. O. F. will entertain at the Young
tonight. giving one of their enjoyable
dances. The ladies of this order are
noted for their hospitality and every
one attending is promised good time.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-11-27
A READY MADE LETTER.

Have you neglected to write letters
for today's mail9 If so, send away
Hawaiian Ballot Postcard. You can
tell all the news in one minute s time.
1t is unique, amusing, interesting ana
a boon TO letter writers. For sale by
N souvenir postcard dealers.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-11-27
AT LAST

Our handsome calendars Of twelve
Island views have arrived. In mailing
envelope, only S1.0o. Remember your
friends by mailing them one. Wall
Nichols Co., Ltd.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-11-27
1908 VIEW CALENDARS.

r. w. Perkins beautiful Hawaiian
souvenir calendars for 1908 are now
ready. They re the prettiest yet.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-11-27

Olive Branch Rebekah dance at the
Young on the 9th. Tickets s1.oO, ad-
hitting gentleman and lady.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-11-27

Try a German coffee cake. Made
fresh every day by Alexander Young
Cafe. Price 25c.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-11-27

Rebekah dance at the Young tonight
Tickets can be had at the door.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-11-27
BAND PLAYS TONIGHT
At AALA PARK

Following is the program for a pub
lie band concert this evening at 7:S0,
at Aela park:
PART I.
March: Baseball -. ....... Berger
Overture: The Girl and the Gov
ernor" 49,. .....-.........-.- EDWARDS
Gayotte: Dawn of Love" 49,. Tobani
Selection: THE Tatooed Man..
........ Herbert
PART II.
Vocal: Hawaiian Songs. Ar. by Berger
Selection: Prince of Pilsen". Luders
Waltz: Remembrance" .Waldteufel
OuadrilIe: .'OId Acquaintance LiddeIl
THE Star Spangled Banner,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-03-07
In Washington.

On Monday last. at noon, the 59th Con-
gross expired, by Limitation. ship sub
sldy bill, which had passed the house by
vote of 1856 to Id, as talked to death
In the Senate on Sunday, Congress being
in session all that day. Talking to death
10 sort of mean tactics, but that was
effectually resorted TO by those Demo-
Gratis opposed to the measure. The de-
natured alcohol bill passtd by the Sem
ate by vote of IS TO l. Senator Frye
of Maine startled the senate Saturday
He was on his feet making speech
from his committee on commerce on
several minor bills, duty he performs
frt quently. Suddenly raising his voice,
Mr.. Frye exclaimed: "lf | can get
immediate consideration for that dam
bill | will promise the Senate not to re
port another Dam bill this session ="
Amid general laughter the bill was
passed, and the dam will be built across
certain shoals on the Savannah. Senat-
or Spooner has written letter to GOV.
Davidson of " isconsin, rendering his
resignation as senator of the United
States to take effect May l next. He re-
signs because his private business claims
his attention.
Following is list of the more import
ant acts as passed by this Congress.
Pensions to all honoursbly discharged
volunteer soldiers of the Civil war who
have arrived at the age of 81 years.
Provision for the building of two 90
000-ton battleships with II inch gun
batteries.
Reorganization of the artillery corps
of the army, separation of the field and
coast artillery and an increase of 5000
men in the strength of the latter
Establishment of the right of the
government to appeal on questions of
law in criminal cases, thereby strength
ening its hands in the antitrust fight.
The passage of an immigration law
designed TO bar Japanese coolies, doubl-
ing the head tax on immigrants, increas-
ing accommodations on immigrant ships
and creating a commission to study the
whole question of immigration.
Currency legislation widening the
scope of the authority of the secretary
of the treasury in deposing governme Mt
money in national banks, increasing the
amount of national bank notes that may
be retired in a month, and providing for
the issuage of gold certificates in smaller
denominations and increasing the a
mount of small bills.
Corporations forbidden to make politi-
cal contributions.
Limitation of the working hours of
rail road employees.
Authorization of government agri-
cultural bank in the PHILIPPINES.
Ratification of the San Domingo
treaty for American administration of
the insular finances legalizing the
modus vivendi In operation for the last
two years.
Ratification of the Morocco treaty.
Settlement of the Reed Smoot case in
favor of the Senator.
Senatorial investigation of the Browns
Vile affair.
Passage of Senate resolution favor
ing investigation of Congo affairs,
Increasing the scope of the free alco-
hol act in the interest of small producers.
Survey of the proposed Appalachian
and White mountain forest reserve.
The total appropriations made by this
Congress was 1919 94S $40 of which
$3.50, 622, 674 is for annual expenditures
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-03-07
Card.

L has been previously announced in
these columns that l was nominated as
third seiectmau, at a mass meeting held
under trade union auspices Feb. 10
Ia accepting such nomination. | pre-
sumed that tie differt Mt labor organiza-
tons were working in harmony with
each other IN placing candidates for the
several tices, and that | should repre-.
sent the working class as a whole
There is rumor that some person or
persons are anxious 10 defeat the work
ing class from being represented and are
to place an indepente ut candidate in the
neId. neither such rumor is true or
false | am unable TO definitely ascertain.
One thing is certain, | am a candidate
for third selectman nominated by the
working class; am one of the working
class aud intend to carry my class colors.
And if elected l pledge To you regardless
party Affiliations or any other affiliauon
that will give my honest, earnest and
best effort 10 guide the town affairs in
an honest and just manner
did not beg or ask for the nomina-
ton. The nomination was practically
unanimous. after several others declined
10 accept therefore reluctantly accept
Ell
II pains the 10 tnInk there should be
such Discussions in the ranks Of the
working class, such actions always court
defeat, The result OF this election Is not
in my hands, il II mains ID YOURS
l intend to run so that people Of the
town may see the strength of the vote
AMI loyalty OF the working class and
how ;hey manage themselves at The
polls.
All those who work for me l most
earnestly desire shal use only honorable
and just means for my election.
One of the fundamental ideas Of this
letter is to appeal TO the farmers as they
are of the class that add dignity 10
labor and their sympathies are naturally
with those who are Dope ndent directly
upon their own exertions for a lveli-
( hood
CHARLES 4. EURSoR
Skowhegan Me-, March 4. 1907.
The REPORTER has previously had
occasion to speak of Mr.. Burnors ex-
cellent habits of industry and thrift. We
believe the citizens Of Skoshegan vii
generally eoncede that be is entirely
worthy To be the candidate 4 the work
ing class Tor the position mentioned.
Nj Burnor has worked for Bragg 4
Yaruey. furniture dealers, the last ten
a Ears and : sin in their employ
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-03-07

Municipal elections were held on MOI
day In eleven of The cities of Maine, and
bonors are about easy. Politically nei-
ther party has anything to brag about
MANY local issues entered into the con-
tests TO affect the general vote. In Wa
terville, where the Democrats last year
had u IN, jority of 500, the Republican,
elect DR.. Luther g. Bunker, Mayor, by
80 majority. But the Democrats have
four of the seven Aldermen, and eight
of the fourteen Councilmen. Hallowell
elects as Mayor, Feed K. Beane, the
present Democratic County Attorney, by
eight votes; but the City Council is Re
publican. During the life of the city
this is the second time n Democrat has
been chosen Mayor. Gardiner is Rrpub-
lean, as usual, electing Will G. Atkins,
Mayor, with a Republican city govern
ment. Auburn Republicans have re-
deemed themselves, elecling Mayor ana
City government. John r. Weber is
Mayor. Bath Democrats elected their
Mayor, Geo. +. Hughes, but the city
government remains Republican. Rock
land Republicans redeemed their city,
electing Arnold H. Jones, newspaper
man, Mayor, and IN, iorty in the city
council. Lewiston continues to wallow
In the nire of Democracy, electiDg Frank
A. Morey, Mayor, and the city council.
Saco has II. A. Weymouth, Democrat,
Mayor, and Democratic city coul Gil
South Portland, Geo. Fl. Weeks, Jr.,
Democrat, Mayor, but Republican city
council. Eastport, J, fferson NJ. SWEET,
Democrat, Mayor, and Democratic city
council. Ellsworth, Arthur w. Greeley
Democrat, Mayor, and Democratic city
council. In the towns politics didn't cut
much Of figure.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-03-07

en- by the M2int Legislature at city
Hall, Augusta, Wednesday evening, on
the occasion of the 100,h anniversary OF
Longfellow's birthday, and presided
over by Gov. Cobb, who made neat
opening speech. Judge Hall, Of the
Kennebec Superior Court, characterized
Lougfellow as the poet who spoke DR.
recily to the hearts OF the people, Illus
tratipg this by reci,iDg some OF bis
poetic gems. Perhaps the best speech
of the evening was by President White
of Colby, whose topic was "Longtellow'
the Nations Leader" Prof. Henry
johnson of Bowdoin read an original
poem, 1.-THE Seer" written for the Long
fellow exerc ses at Bowdor. Prof.
Mitchell Of Bowdoin gave an interesting
sketch of the poets life at BOwdoin Col
lege, where be graduated ut the age OF
10, in the immortal class Of 1925, aid
had such fellow students as William Pitt
Fessenden, Franklin Pierce, Calvin
Stowe, John 5. G.. Abbott, James W.
Bradbury, Horatio Bridge, George
Cheever, jonathan Cilley, John P. Hale,
Sergeant Prentiss and Nathaniel Haw-
thorne, all Of whom attained national
reputation. Many of the incidents in
the poets life among the people Of
Brunswick, given by the speaker, have
already been published, but several of
them were new.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-03-07
Number 10


y
1T ladlrs Of the advisory board Of
'hs pubic library feel ina h. oItlzens
II ~ke~hegau have NOT understood the
unfortunate situation 10 which the
library one Of the most beLtfcent in.
sttueous Of the town, fuds i'se.f placed
The adRsory board II a legally con
stfiuted body, and represents the old
-ko~h'gan Library Association. The
dunes Of the board are the selection
Of The books for purchase and the geu.
era supervision Of the various depart
mtn's of The library. We have watched
with Pride and interest the growth Of
the library Ia Efficiency and popularity
aad the opening Of new departments,
ouch a. the reference room, the coilec-
tim 4 periodicals, the young peoples
lbfsry, and the new catalog made b.
the la 5 scjeltihc methods.
Sc have been much pleased at the
respause Il the pubic 70 each step We
have taken, especially a, the number Of
s'adents that have thronged the reading
aud reference rooms af.er school hours.
We hays seen with regret the useful.
ness Of the library curtailed for lack of
funds. be Librarian having no assist-
ant, the rooms are obliged to be closed
from five to SIX 9cioek each afternoon,
the most valuable hour 10 teachers.
scholars and many others. For the
same reason We have had 10 new books
since sepsenl Der 1868, which has caused
decrease Of over thousand in the
number Of books loaned curing the year
as will be seen by the librarians report.
We see no prospect under present con-
di'ions Of being alb 70 carry ont MANY
plans which We have had in mind such
az furnishing better library privileges 10
the rural districts, and increasing the
value of the reference department
Practically every library in the state
receives appropriation from it's town,
our neighboring town OF Madison giving
eight hundred dollars each year 20 its
library Not ouly have We lost the ap-
proptiatlon from he town, but also the
ten per cent granted by the state on the
towns appropriation
Now thu lad es If tie board put this
case before our citizens in the firm be-
lief that none Of our voters are lacking
In civic prGe. or III interest in the good
Of the rising gener alton, and that they
viii grant generous Appropriation for
their library.
oUIsE Il. CoBrES, President
ANNA ERRILL. V. President.
GERTRUDE 5 WESTON, Secretary.
HANNAH K PAGE, Treasurer
DEBORAH T. FELLOWS.
LARA \. MORRISON
>ABEL W. PHILBRIcE.
FANNY J. Carrot
NARY c PRAISERD.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-03-07
Earlhaueke Pranks.

Hlndustan has had many important
geological changes effected 10y earth
quakes. In l762 Chittagong was VIC
lently shaken. the earth opening IN
many places mud throwing up water
and mud of sulphurous smell Thel
sixty square miles OF coast suddenly
and permanently subsidized. one OF the
Mug mountains entirely disappeared,
and another SINK SO low that only the
summit remained At the same time
a corresponding rise Of ground took
place at Ramree an Island farther
along the coast Again at Clutch. In
1919 the fort and village OF Sindree
were submerged. and about five miles
distant long elevated mound was
raised. measuring some nifty miles by
sixteen In places out OF what had been
perfectly level plain.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-03-07

Pennsylvania man says all the coal
mined this year is 30 heavily charged
with oil, that it burns like pitch pine.
Mining experts say that this Is the result
of earthquakes disturbing the str ia.
We shall be getting that kind of coal
next winter, and all we shall have to dc
is to fill our lamps with coal, instead Of
oil. and then what will become OF poor
John d?
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-03-07
De Nervars Pet Lobster.

A few days before Gerard de Nerval
was found dead In narrow, dirty
street of Paris he was seen walking
in the Palais Royal dragging after
him by means OF a blue ribbon live
lobster To friend who accused him
of madness he replied; "Why is a lob
ster any more ridiculous than a cat or
a dog, or a gazelle or any other beast
that will follow MANI Besides. | enjoy
the company OF Holsters They are
quiet; they are serious; they know the
secrets of the sea they do not bark"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-03-07

The following pointed note was writ
ten by Daniel Webster In answer to a
request that he take a certain case for
a contingent fee 81 do not desire EN-
ployment In professional matters, al
though l do sometimes engage In them
But | never engage on contingencies
merely. for that would make me n
mere party to a lawsuit"