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The Washington times., 1907-01-17
columbia-otis sk:nner in "The Duel

The Duel" the celebrated Partisan
success. II which Otis Skinner created
"A strong impression here last year. will
be seen again mex. week at the Colum-
bia. The Duel" had phenomenal run
for 200 nights at the Comedie-Francaise.
So widespread was the interest excited
by this play. the work OF Henri Lave
dan, the foremost dramatist in France
today, that Charles Frohman negotiated
Immediately for the English and Ameri-
can rights. He presents Mr. Skinner
here supported by as fine and artistic
an Organization Of superior players as
the modern stage can boast. The cen
tral role the Able Daniel. in which
otis Skinner has a splendid chance for
mastery Characterization, is a unique
study OF the most interpretive nature.
When seen here last spring IL was pro-
nOunced the GROWING triumph of this
superb actors stellar career.
The Washington times., 1907-01-17
NatiOnal-Dwight ElmendOrfs Lee
lures.

Dwight Elmendorf begins his spring
series Of lectures early In February at
the National The course viii include
talks on Ireland. Scotland. England,
and two on Norway At the talk on
England Mr. ElmendOrf viii show mo-
ton pictures made by the lecturer him
self Of the great Warwick pageant held
in England last summer Mr. linen
dOrf has tried 10 reproduce scenes which
are not ordinarily reached by the tour
list, IN order that his travel-taiks may
be Just as interesting 10 those who have
Travelled extensively as TO those who
have never visited any OF the countries
Sale OF seats begins next Wednesday.
The Washington times., 1907-01-17
HARVE JORDAN
LEAVES GROWERS
Georgia Cotton Man May
Head 100000
Concern.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. Jan. I7.-After
the first session OF the executive COM
mittee Of the Southern Cotton Associa-
ton. announcement was made that
President Harvie Jordan would not
stand for reelection as the executive
head OF the association. Walter Clark,
president of the Mississippi association,
may be named as Jordan's successor.
While no official explanation is given
OF Jordan's retirement from the presi-
dency Of the association, IL Is believed
II was for the purpose Of accepting tAs
presidency OF the Southern Cctto4
Company, the milhon-dOllar holding
company, which is being formed under
direction Of the association for the pur-
pose of holding a part OF the Southern
cotton crop 20 advance prices.
The Washington times., 1907-01-17
WISDOM OF
THE MODERNS
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Being Tabloid Facts of the Sort Gen.
orally Used by Magazines and Other

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orally Used by Magazines and Other
Publications for "Fillers."
A pin has a head only on one end
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The hands on a clock were made to
indicate the time.
oranges and bananas grow in semi semi
tropical climate much better than they
do Ia the Arctic regions.
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stausticians declare that only one ton
Of coal IN every forty-eight consists OF
1900 pounds
-
The winter climate Of New England
has ben found too rigid for successful
hay-maling or rose culture
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II is said that S2746352i3S9i5 people have
10 hang on a street car strap TO every
passenger who secures seat
Explorers who have Travelled extern
sively in China insist that the dowager
empress has two eyes Ike any other
person.
New York has several buildings more
than six stories IN height and horse
cars are also used in that village With
~
Plymouth Rock. Mass. was named in
honor Of a favorlte breed Of fowl in
troduced Ia this country by the Pilgrim
Fathers. an itinerant band Of evange-
lists.
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The Connecticut commissioner Of in
dustries reports that 81. 52s tons Of cab
bages were converted into pure Havana
cigars in that State during the year OF
1906.
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Ice has been found TO keep for a
much longer period IN Greenland than
upon the desert OF Sahara, and at the
same time the residents Of Greenland
are seldom known 10 suffer from sun
stroke.
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II is claimed by experts that people
possessed Of super-sensitive OlfactOry
nerves have been able 10 detect the
presence OF gasolene automobiles and
motor cars. even when they were blind
folded
The Washington times., 1907-01-17
Kissing Dad GOOd-By.

At a boys boarding school, not
thousand miles from Washington
and not a hundred years ago, a
group of the students were gath
cred about the station when one of
their number said good-by TO his
father. The lad was little, and no
football player; the sire was a typi-
cal business man. maybe "a merchant
in a country town. Without a mo-
ment's hesitation or a suggestion of
consciousness, as the train drew in.
they kissed each other heartily
there in the sight of two or three
hundred.
Only one person saw anything in
congruOus IN the incident. That was
another atudent, who set up "a loud
saw haT." He did not keep it up,
however. Instantly his mates
grea.C strapping fellows, most of
them-closed in about him, beat him
over the head, and, in their vernacu-
lar, CLOSED his yawp" effectively.
All the catalogues and 'hOnOrs" a
school can publish would not reveal
so thoroughly the good influence of
that institution. 1t is making manly
men Of its boys, making them un-
afraid of their best impulses, and
keeping those impulses healthful.
They may forget the episode and
their part in it. But the impress of
IL Will remain in their hearts until
The Washington times., 1907-01-17
DEAD MAN WILL BE HOST
AT BANQUET TO ARTISTS

CINCINNATI. Ohio. Jan 1.-THE will
OF the late Leon Van Loo. artist. and one
Of the pioneer photographers of the
city, has been made public. One is as
follows:
Il hereby give, devise. and bequeath
TO the Cincinnati Art Club the sum of
$3.50 to pay for q dinner 10 be given as
soon after my death as practicable TO
such q thing as the spirits of the dead
returning 20 earth (Which ! do not ne
lieve). I shall be with the boys on that
festive occasion"
The Washington times., 1907-01-17
NATURAL GAS
KILLS WOMEN

CLEVELAND, Ohio. Jan. 17.-Misses
Anna Augusta White, aged seventy-six.
and Mary L. Blair. aged sixty, were
found dead at their home at 1852 East
sixty-ninth street, by i neighbor. The
house was filled with natural gas
fumes. and asphyxiation evidently
caused the death of the aged woman.
An investigation disclosed the leak IN a
gas pipe and also that the chimney was
closed by SCOT.
The women lived alone, and were last
seen alive on Monday Miss Blair was
teacher in the city schools for forty
years past, retiring a few weeks ago.
The body OF Miss Blair was found at
the foot of a stairway near the door, and
u is thought death overlook her while
attempting 10 escape from The house
The Washington times., 1907-01-17
ENGINEER QUITS CAB
AFTER so YEARS WORK

ALTOONA, Pa, Jan. Iz.-After having
half a centurys continuous rail-
reading, William W. Burbank in point
OF service the oldest engineer OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad. has been retired
at his own request. He win rest for
while and then will gOn on a long
tour. He was known 10 every man in
the employ of the road, and was a
picturesque figure. Andrew Carnegie
started him in the railroad business
The two formed a close friendship.
which exists today. Carnegie was iron
master at Altoona then. The ironmaster
used 10 drive 10 the Burbank farm for
supplies.
The Washington times., 1907-01-17
ALLEGED EMBEZZLER HELD
BY THE NEW YORK POLICE

NEW YORK. Jan. I7.-Harrison L.
Phillips, thirty-flve years old. who is
described by the police as a former sec
rotary OF the Maryland Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty 10 Animals, was
arrested in this city on a warrant is
sued by Police Justice Eugene G. Gran
nan OF Baltimore, charging the pris-
Oner with the larceny OF more than
81. 600 OF the Baltimore sOciety's funds
The alleged thefts extend over the
years 1904. 1905. and 1906.
The Washington times., 1907-01-17
Aeademy-aseeEets Of he Poliee.8

At the Academy next Monday night
VIII be presented by Al n. Woods the
latest msIodramatic success, Secrets Of
the Police described as a sensational
modern production Of uncommon worth
and cieVerness. It's hero, Nick Cham
bers. is a young New York Central Of
nee men Of unusual eXpertness and
courage. whose efforts are directed
toward the destruction of a gang who
call themselves The Red Ring" and
are believed 10 be a branch of the
Nihilists of Russia. There are four
acts and fourteen scenes, covering
America, England, France and Russia,
4 capable company is promised by the
management.
The Washington times., 1907-01-17
Majestic-"A Message From Mars"

a Message from Mars" which Great
ed something OF a sensation when IL was
hTst presented here is 20 be the bill al
the Majestic next week. II is at once
humorous and wholesome. preaching a
strong sermon against selhshness. There
are IN the company producing II this
season some OF the same players who
were here before, all of whom had been
In the original London and New York
productions. Many OF them are English
players and all recognized as competent
and thorough
The Washington times., 1907-01-17
Lyoeum-@The Tiger Lilies"

The Tiger Lilies" viii be the next
attraction ar the New Lyceum Theater
With them VIII be George P. Murphy,
and two new farces. a Temporary Hus-
band and a Trip 10 the Noon" Nay
Belmont, Grant and La Velle. n Irphy,
Harlow and Barrett, Corbly and ,3urke,
the Horoscope device THAI dis
penses something new in moving pic
lures, are among the vaudeville features
OF the program. The company consists
OF nifty people, including twenty girls,
who are said 20 form one of the best
Choruses ever gathered on any stage
The Washington times., 1907-01-17
ALAS. YESI

Work much. worry little.
The beginning Of mistrust is the end
OF happiness.
When pleasure becomes a duty Il
generally ceases to be pleasure.
Marriage often demonstrates that two
can live as unhappily az one.
Man is made OF dust and there are
a lot Of women out for the dust
Some say dancing Is no better than
hugging. others say IL isn't half as
The Washington times., 1907-01-17
ON TOMB,
ORIGINAL LUSTY
Birthday Event of Atlanta
Man Is Visit to Grave
Sculptor.
JASPER N. SMITH is 70
Production Has No Necktie, by Order
of Man Who Pays
the Bill.

ATLANTA. Co. Jan. I7.-"Jaek" Smith
was seventy-three years old the other
day. By Jack" Smith, Is meant OF
course. that remarkable Albanian.
Jasper n. Smith. as his name formally
gOes-who founded the quaint Bachelor
Domain. where he now lives, the historic
House That Jack Built" and who has
made more original sayings and done
more picturesque things than any man
outside Of Dickens or the proverbs OF
Solomon.
A feature Of the celebration OF his
seventy-third birthday was a visit after
breakfast 10 a granite statue OF himself
that had been finished that very morn
ing and which he is going 20 mount on
his vault at Oakland Cemetery.
This statue was 20 have been mounted
on his birthday. but the day was so
murky that Mr.. Smith decided 10 post
though. as he said:
Il had counted IN seeing il up and
ready at the beginning OF my seventy
third year"
The statue is an excellent likeness OF
It's original, and preserves his person
ality even 70 oddities OF dress. The
figure sits In easy pose on a rustic chair.
It's base being three by four and a half
feet. and its total height but four inches
short OF fiVe feet In the right hand IS
held a tall, old fashioned beaver hat
A loose collar Is about the neck and as
IS the unbToken habit with Mr.. Smith
himself no sign OF a cravat Is worn.
Bars Necktie.
NC. l wouldn't have a necktie on my
statue" said he. zone time before
had my picture painted, and the fool
painter put a cravat around my neck
after I had told him not 10. OF course.
] refused 20 take the picture. ] wasn't
going 10 have myself made out wearing
a cravat when / never have worn one. 20
The memorial will stand upon the
vault where already rest the remains OF
Mr.. Smiths TWO wives and several OF
his children.
Pool for Longevity.
After he had inspected the statue. M
Smith was driven In a buggy 10 his
rooms in the Bachelors Domain. read
through the papers, and went out 70
have his three daily games OF pool pre-
parat0ry 20 dinner.
4 play exactly three games every day
except Sunday" he said Gladstone
and ! were born on the same day. He
| chopped wood for exercise and / play
pool Most Of the time I beat too"
Mr. Smith was in no sense led 20 hav-
ing his statue made through any pre-
fact. he feels as lusty n heart today as
when he was twent- one STILL as he
says. he hasn't all the strength he once
had.
The Washington times., 1907-01-17
SIX ARE IN THE RACE
FOR STATES ATTORNEY

ROCKVILLE, Md. Jan. l7.-There is
every indication that the contest for the
Democratic nomination for States at
torney for Montgomery county viii be
a lively one. Already the night has be-
gun Bowie F. Waters. Alexander Kill
gOur. Thomas NJ Talbot and J. Abby
Henderson are avowed candidates for
the honor, and IL Is believed that Charles
W PFettyman and Clifford H. Robert
son will also enter the contest.
The Washington times., 1907-01-17
COMING TO THE THEATERS

Brother. and the motion pictures OF
''The Magic Flute" THE Futurity Win
ner.' staged under the direction Of Ned
Wayburn. has a thrilling race scene in
which three thoroughbred race horses.
their Jockeys and twenty players partic-
ipate. Burke's "Rolliclling School Girls
appeared six consecutive months at the
London TiVOI. World ana Kingston Of
fer a brilliant diversion and the other
attractions are up TO the Chase stan
dard.
The Washington times., 1907-01-17
COAST LINE EMPLOYEES
ARE GIVEN SALARY RAISE

WILMINGTON. n. c., Jan. lit is
announced from the headquarters OF
the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Com
panY here that, effective January I,
general increase has been made in the
salaries OF clerks. agents. trainmasters,
dispatchers, section masters, etc. The
percentage of increase has not yet been
computed. the object having been 70
make the advance general in all de-
par.ments without regard 10 recent in
creases for efficiency and length Of time
in some branches Of the service.
The Washington times., 1907-01-17
Columbia-BurtOn Holmes TraveIOgues.

Burton Holmes will give the third sub
ject in mis- double series Of finely illus
trated Travel Talks at the Columbia
Theater this coming Sunday evening at
$50 o'clock, and on Monday afternoon
II 4:30 o'clock, the subject being at both
times. Athens and the New Olympic
Canes On Tuesday afternoon his
topic viii be ireland
The Washington times., 1907-01-17
RECEPTION To MRS. R. WALSH.

Mrs. Ralph Walsh. who was recently
elected president of the District of Co
lumbia branch of the United Daughters
Of the Confederacy, was last night the
guest OF honor at a reception by menu
bers of the society IN Confederate Vet
Grams Hall.
The Washington times., 1907-01-17
SCARCELY WORTH WHILE.

Hixon-"I dropped penny in front OF
Il blind beggar this morning. just to see
what would happen" Dixon-tDid he
pick il up?" Hixon-''NO. he said.
Make IL a dime, boss, an I'll forget that
I'm blind Chicago Daily News.
The Washington times., 1907-01-17
chase's-"The Futurity Winner"

Chase's polite vaudeville bill next
week Will include THE Futurity Win
ner," with Kingsley Benedict: Rurke's
Rollics.ing School Girls, James F. Mac
donald, John ". World and Mindell
Kingston. Caron and Herbert. Ethel
Marlborough. Count De Butt and
The Washington times., 1907-01-17
LAST WORD.

They say Mrs. TaIker died in terrible
agony"
How sop
why. as she lay there gazing at her
husband she realized she couldn't have
the last word"
The Washington times., 1907-01-17
EQUAL VOICE.

"a woman should have equal voice in
everything" cried the orator.
Great Snakes" muttered Mr. Bene-
dick "if my wife only took an equal
voice in everything ia be happy"
The Washington times., 1907-01-17
SOMETHING WRONG.

Where are you going. Mr.. Smithers?'
Home My wife Is III. -
Get a telegram
No. a letter, and she omitted the
j know she must be III F"
The Washington times., 1907-01-17

Mayor Dunno win run again for the
Chicago mayOralJy. As his running will
be about in inverse ratio TO that OF the
Chicago car lines, it is 10 be assumed
he will win
The Washington times., 1907-01-17
WORSE THAN DEATH.

The stage frightened Hicks, the res
cued miner He could brave death but
vaudeville Is Observation-Disclosures Sun.
The Washington times., 1907-01-17
EAGER TO HELP.

He (about 1879 p. MI do wish /
had money enough 10 travel" She
(stifiing a yawn)-"May ] not lend you
your caTfsre 2''-BOstOn Transcript
The Washington times., 1907-01-17

More Of the Carnegie heroes live in
Missouri than IN any other State. II
seems as if people almost have to pos
sess a heroic strain In order 10 live
there.
The Washington times., 1907-01-17

Mr.. Guggenheim is disposing of all
business interests and viii devote him
self exclusively 10 being Senator.
Whether or not he will live exclusively
on the Senatorial salary is not stated.
The Washington times., 1907-01-17

John r. Walsh apparently is break
ing into the Rockefeller class in the
matter Of indictments.
The Washington times., 1907-01-17

Seems as If the hero commission ought
20 have given some recognition 70 the
Senators who refrained from making
speeches on the Brownsville episode
The Washington times., 1907-01-17

IL is quite apparent that the London
Times isn't carrying any annual passes
on the American railroads.
The Newtown bee., 1907-01-04
TASHUA.

The ladies met with Mrs l.. N Nal lett, Thursday afternoon, December 27, and re-OrganiZed the Ladies' Par ish Aid society. Much to the regret of all, Mrs John Treadwell resigned the office of treasurer, which she has faithfully and efficiently filled many years. Mrs Treadwell was unanimous ly elected president, with Mrs L. N Mallett vice president; Mrs Frank Mallett, secretary: Miss Lena Klein, treasurer. The next meeting will be with Miss Lena Klein, January II. The gentlemen are most cordially in- vited to come and drink tea with the ladies and spend the evening. The la dies have planned to meet every two weeks and will have a sale of aprons and other useful articles. During Lent the work will be for the Comfort club, after which the ladies will work again for the new carpet which the church so much needs. All are ear nestly requested to attend and help in this worthy and much needed object, that at Easter we may see our church frightened and improved by a new carpet.
 Mrs Bradley is making thorough canvass with her people for the church repairs and meeting with the hearty support of the members of the parish. By their generous subscrip- tions the needed sum will soon be raised.
The Newtown bee., 1907-01-04
MONROE
NEWS OF NOTE.

John Griffin, who has been living in the McEwen place in the Center, has moved into the German place.
 A horse attached to wagon, was found on Christmas morning, wander ing around the yard of Mrs George Bennett, whose house is closed for the winter. It was evident the animal had spent the night out of doors, as it was cold and hungry, having paved
 the snow in many places in search of grass. It showed signs of hard driv-
 ing. The horse was cared for at Rev A. Goldsborcugh's stable, and after several days was claimed by it's owner. MT and Mrs Benjamin Hurd spent
 Christmas day at J. H. Brewster's in Derby.
 Harmony Grange entertained at
 their last meeting, MT Adams of
 Westport Grange.
 Frank Beardsley has been on the sick list for few days. Rev and Mrs Frank Wells and Rode rick and Zachariah Hazard were Christmas guests of MT and Mrs Wal ter Hazard. Miss Lillie Osborn has visited at Mrs Marshall Beach's. A Christmas tree was enjoyed by the little folks at the Congrega tiOnal church parlorS on Thursday evening. The marriage engagement has been
 made public of Miss Ethel Wales ard
 Ernest Proudman of Storrs.
The Newtown bee., 1907-01-04
BEDDING.
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

NEWS OF THE WEEK.
 George g. Rapks6lfp pished filling his ice An with ice from Sullivan and neU18wo more on the Ridge filled their houses.
 Mrs HI. M. Wakeman spent week visiting friends in New York, last week.
 Fred Nickerson of New York is spending the winter with his parents on account of ill health. Judge Nick erSon, his father, is in poor health.
 The Sunday school entertainment of the Congregational church, Thursday evening, and the Methodist church, Friday evening, were both pleasant affairs and well attended.
 There is a little Christian Science doctrine creeping into town. It will be like Millerism of years ago which ran for a time. Women are affected more than men.
 Michael Flood. the Center black smith, has been more than busy for four weeks. He is the only black smith in the town at present.
 A cablegram has been received of the safe arrival of J. B. Cornwall and family at Naples, Italy.
 Mrs William H. Hill is viSitinY with friends in New York.
 Mrs M. J. Scribner is visi ting friends in Danbury, New Fairfield, Ridge field and EaStOn.
The Newtown bee., 1907-01-04
NICHOLS.
THE CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES.

The Episcopal Sunday sch ool held it's Christmas entertainment at the home of Edward Nothnagle on Thurs day afternoon.
 The Methodist church had a tree and an entertainment on Wednesday evening at the church. Santa Claus came and distributed gifts to young and old. After the entertainment, cake and cream were served to all.
 The village bus brought many guests to different nome gatherings on Christmas day.
 MT and Mrs Frank Read entertain ed a number of guests on Christmas day.
 MT and Mrs Clifford Curtis and Frederick Plumb and wife spent the day with w. E. Plumb.
 MT and Mrs George Wade of Shelton and Samuel Thorpe and family of Bridgeport spent Christmas at T. L.. Wade's.
 Tuesday evening, MT and Mrs Cliff ford Curtis were at home to their many friends. It was perfect day followed by a perfect New Years evening, and many of their friends gathered to wish them a happy new year and long and happy life.
The Newtown bee., 1907-01-04
BETHEL.
MRS ANN STEVENSON DEAD.

-'AASS ~AA>A$
 |, Mrs Ann Stevenson died about 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon, at the home of her grandson, Duncan Brodie, 31 Reservoir avenue. She was Bethel g oldest resident, having celebrated just one month ago her Tooth ubirthday. That occasion was memorable one, and many of the townspeople called to pay their respects to the venerable woman. The deceased was born in land, and she had always resided-~in her native land until abont c22 years ago, when her grandson, Mf Brodie, eoming to this country, she accom- panied him afid~had since made her home with him. Her husband, John years ago, and of a family of six chil- dren, but one, son. survives her. This son is George Stevenson, whose home is in GreensbOrough, Ind. Mrs Stevenson had been confined to her bed for something over two years ow- ing to fall which caused her bro- ken hip, but previous to that time it could be said that no one enjoyed life more than she. Since her accident, although helpless and shut out from much that she previously took such a but kept bright and cheerful to the end of her long life. About four weeks ago she seemed to have an att tack of unusual weakness and had since been gradually failing. There was no apparent disease, her death be- ing due simply to old age. On coming to Bethel she united with the Congre- gational church and while of late years she was prevented from attend ing church services, she was always interested in all that pertained to her church and much enjoyed her pastors s visits. The funeral services were held from the house: Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and the interment was in Wooster cemetery, Dan bury News.
The Newtown bee., 1907-01-04
HUNTINGTON
WHITE HILLS ITEMS.

Miss Carrie Won Derleith has re- turned home.
 Miss Annie Brooks, who has been ill, is slowly improving.
 Mrs J. Carlton Joyce is with her pa- rents this week.
 w. E. French has added to his buildings a fine new ice and milk house combined.
 The Misses Elsie Hubbell, Fannie Bickford and Marion Beardsley are home for two weeks.
 MT and Mrs Charles B1dwcff- spent Christmas with George Bidwell aud have gone to Watertown for short visit.
 F. B. Drew, who was bitten by a dog some time ago and went to New York for treatment, has returned.
 The people here are taking the lead in harvesting ice, some having their ice houses nearly filled.
 The Christmas exercises at the schoolhouse were quite successful. The children spoke very nicely and the tree was trimmed quite tastefully, each child being we'll remembered.