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The Washington herald., 1908-01-12
The Washington Herald
and Its Circulation.

Ct THE WASHINGTON HERALD>is gaining in circu-
lation-showing substantial gain, day by day,
in home delivery circulation news stand sales and out
of-town circulation This is no mere assertion but
statement of fact shown by its circulation books
Twice within week its presses have had to be started
to turn off additional supplies of papers to meet
the demand for particular issues. THE WASHINGTON
HERALD is the morning newspaper that Washington
people read; the newspaper that gives Washington
merchants results; and ii going give them better
results right along, because it is going ahead right
along.
Ct The hold THE WASHINGTON HERALD has upon
the community emphasized in the strongest
possible way in connection with its change of price,
which took effect the first of the year It expected to
lose subscribers, and did lose some but its loss was
less than 10 per cent Think of that And five days
after the change took effect the circulation records
began to show gain instead of oss-a substantial
gain Think of that People who felt that they could
get along without the paper quickly found they could
not and re-entered their names as subscribers News
stands that cut down their orders increased them
and many to-day selling more copies than they
sold before. AS matter of fact the aggregate
sales last week larger than the week before The
Sunday edition likewise showed an increased demand
Ct Good delivery service is guaranteed under the cir
culaton system now in operation, and THE
WASHINGTON HERALD is in shape to grow and is
growing in every direction
These are cold but cheerful facts about THE
WASHINGTON HERALD
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26

longed to the grenadiers, for he was tall and
well built, like the men of that famous reg1-
ment, and he had seen them all on dress
parade in the British camp.
The soldier carried a bag on his shoulder,
and when he had looked all around and made
sure that no one was on the watch, he ad-
vanced toward the potato patch and began
to dig with his large hands.
Johnny did not lose sight of single move
ment made by the man He saw IN hum dl uncover st;I
it was well filed, when he went over to the
apples, some of which he speedily shook to
the ground.
If Johnny had stirred during any of these
proceedings the soldier must have seen nm MN,
for not more than twenty feet separated them
nearly all the time; but he, renamed per
fectly quiet until the bag would hold nothing
more.
The grenadier was satisfied at last, and
took step toward the fence with the plum nf
the little sentry arose and Strengthened In 'he
"HaIt!" cried Johnny, bringing the stock
of the musket to his shoulder.
The man stopped instantly. ,
"Donit throw your sack away, continued
Johnny. II want you to carry it to where
/ tell you. Yes sir, m boy, but TINS gun
is loaded. and you've been stealing our pota-
toes and apples"
The soldier, caught in the act, AID by a
Johnny would listen to no such proceedings.
lie stood erect before the grenadier and kept
him "coyered" with the musket, which was
growing very heavy on his hands.
"What do you want me to dor growled the
British soldier, at last.
"I want you to march to the gate to, my
TIL / command halt"
The soldier started. He knew that If he
went straight ahead" far enough, he would
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26

mics. The British, finding themselves in a
district which had not, as yet, felt the de-
structiveness of war, had taken things with
unsparing hands, and the patriots who, had
been robbed knew that complaints would not
Determined to put an end to the plunder.
ing of the garden from which they expected
SO much, Johnny Dolson waited eagerly for
the approach of night.
He was convinced that the depredators came
from the hills for he had seen foot-track
in the soft ground at the end fence-a track
like those made by the coarse shoes of some
of the English soldiers.
"If don't catch the culprit tonight, may
| be / will tomorrow night" said Johnny to
himself, as he sat down at the foot of the
fence on one side of the garden, with musket
to keep him company. 81 don't want to shoot
anybody, but. do want to find out who the
night fox is."
| 1t was breezy night, and the wind. COM
| ing up from the little river. stirred the leaves
| of the apple tree over Johnnys head. he
heard cricket under the grass at his feet,
and listened to its chirps till the clock In the
town house struck nine.
with Johnny's watch for the robber. He had
never essayed anything of the like before,
and whenever an apple fell he would start
little-he could not help it-but in moment
he would remember his duty and be himself
again.
The old clock, which always had ghostly
sound, would soon strike again, when John
ny saw between him and star which he had
been watching the head and shoulders of a
man. In an instant he felt that the plunderer
of the garden had come back.
He drew closer to the fence and waited.
In a short time he saw the man spring over
the low palings not far from the cabbages,
and then stand erect in the clear starlight.
Sure enough, he was British soldier: Not
only this, but Johnny could see that ne be-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26

bring up in the American camp-the last place
he wanted to see in the capacity OF a prisoner
of war. But with the ,musket Of Johnny
nothing left but obedience, and, sitting his
rage as best he could, he started toward the
gate.
He did not look behind him.. but he heard
the tread of his young, captor there, and that
was enough to assure HIM that he was stll
prisoner.
Forward. now" said the; boy, when the
was beyond the garden, and the next minute
Johnny and the grenadier were marching to-
ward the American camp, which was not lar
off.
Wouldn't you like to have guinea?" sud-
denly said Johnny's prisoner.
eve Americans don't accept of bribes. You
are a prisoner of war, and Will not try TO
buy you, ,captor, if you please. Right oblque'
The big grenadier bit his lip and obeyed;
The load he carried was getting heavy, and
he shifted it several times before the out
Of the American camp Were reasned tS
challenge of the sentry, and the boy and the
grenadier were admitted into the patriot lines
Having been to the camp the day before,
the boy knew the different eanto1nments' ana
coins headquarters.
"Heigho! what have we here?" cried an
officer who came out of General Lncoln's
/ tent as the twain came up.
81 am Johnny Dolson, and this is the fellow
who has been robbing our garden. l caught
him in the act, and the fruits of his last foray
are on his shoulder"
The following moment the grenadier threw
down the loaded bag, and broke out in excla-
nations of rage.
"a British grenadier made prisoner by a
boy-by boy!' he cried. ''Ihis is disgrace
enough. l shall never go back to our army"
And while the amused spectators laughed
he covered his face with his hands and fairly
groaned.
1t was not long before the whole camp
knew of johnny Dolson's exploit, and when
he marched back, with the musket over his
shoulder, loud cheer followed him, and he
had received the personal thanks of General
Lincoln.
/ don't know what finally became Of the
lgrenadier, but it is on record that the little
garden was never disturbed after his cap
ture, and Johnny and his mother were per-
mitted to gather its products in peace
Il Soon after the event l have written about
the two armies came together and the patriots
were defeated, but they punished their enc
mics SO badly that the latter eventually re-
treated and encamped on the banks Of the
Hudson. e,
But long after the war had closed, and when
we were free people, growing stronger in
our union every day little children were. sure
to be told how Johnny caught the arenadier
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
Copyright by James Elverson.

COpyrBnt Dy Jumee nifehsoh'
~ ONE one was in the garden again last
night, mother. l wonder If 1T can
W be those soldiers over on the hills!
The boy who spoke was a manly,
looking little fellow and his kindled eyes and
flushed face told that he was indignant. lie
had Just come in from the plundered garden
and the recollection of the state OF affairs
there gave emphasis to his words.
'I don't know, Johnny" replied the woman
who stood at the old-fashioned bread tray
an anxious-faced dame, whose husband was was
in the patriot army, under Washington. !"
is the third time, | believe"
"The third time, mother. We were not
disturbed until the British came into the
ne;ehborhood Our people know that father
is in the army, and am sure they wouiun
take anything from us. for winter Is near az az
hand and we haven't too much WIN WHICH
"What did they take last night?"
''They carried away a lot OF cabbages, TOOK
some potatoes and didn't forget 70 snake re thg
Thought our men-but / don't believe they
did it, mother. The redcoats are the fellows
Who have done the work;
AZ presume we must submit" was the meek
resnopse. "Perhaps the battle that must be
fought before long will rid us OF our unwei-
sYes; but. mother, by that time we ! may a
sSSgt ssBe nG any Saoee longer We have rights that
British soldiers must respect.
Mrs. Doson looked at her son and admired
his fine, healthy faee-so like his fathers, IN
the latter's youth; and, quitting the tray toi
moment, kissed him proudly
fsRut how can we prevent our little garden
from being despoiled?" she asked. "These
soldiers do pretty much as they please. In
afraid that remonstrance on our part would
accomplish nothing, especially since father
~I'm not thinking Of going to the British
camp with complaint" Johnny hastened
to say; 'but this plundering OF our garden
1A And he walked out with step which told
Z his mother that he had formed resolution
% II wa was a fine morning in. the month Of
October, 1776. There were birds in all ths
trees. and the sun coming up over the hills
was drinking in the sparkling dew, that looked
ike miniature pearls on leaf and blade.
The American and British armies occupied
nositions near the village of White Plains
They had been facing each, other TOR somt
time. and everybody knew that battle wal
not far in the future:
The Americans lay behind their breastworkl
near the town, while the British were postet
ON the hills below, eastward OF the Bronx.
A good deal Of plundering had followed th'
advent into the neighborhood of the two ar
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
Wanted the White One

She stepped to the window where the How
ers grew. but before she had cut one, light
touch fell on her arm.
"Not that one, please. not red one; that
white one;" and the little girl pointed to a
candidum unfolding its lily petals.
'I cannot cut that one, child" said the
lady. gently. sWhy must you have white
one? Why wont any flower do?"
'"Oh, because-because-it for poor NAM
ma. Mamma is dead, and ran away to get
some flowers" The next moment she was
sobbing on the bosom of new friend, and
when she went away. she carried the precious
lily and other flowers to the home where
death had been.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26

~ HERE is a lady living on main
(1 street in certain great city who
~ has window full of flowers, all in
bloom. One day she answered a
ring at Che door-bell, to find little
girl, perhaps nine years old. shiyering on the
doorstep.
ssPlease, Ma'am," said the waif. lifting her
shy, beautiful eyes to. the face above her,
SWiiI Won give me flower" The request
was such am unusual one that the lady hesitat-
ed IN surprise. :, =, ~,
Just one little flower" pleaded the child,
looking as If she were about to cry, :.
sfWhy, Of course" said the lady, "'you shall
have q flower; come In. You shall have
pretty red rose"
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-15
AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN.

Edward Hill is having his house new. ly shingled. William M. Jennings is do. ing the work.
 John s. Tyler of Norwalk IS a guest, this week, of his parents, MT and Mrs James Tyler.
 T. w. Beard of Shelton was a guest, Sunday, of her grandmother, Mrs Emily Turney. ....
 Edward D. Gillett is riding out in a new two seated business wagon pur- chased of T. E. Platt < Son of New town.
 We sell the Famous Monarch Gas olene engines. The best all round farm engine on the market. If interested call or write E. s. Fairchild & Son, Nichols, Conn. Free demonstration given. sl
 The Bee representative was kindly entertained at dinner, last Monday, at the home of George H. Carpenter.
 Mrs Charles F. Silliman of Bridge port has the cellar for her new house here dug and the masons are at work laying up the foundation.
 Patronize home industry. F. G. Haeublein, the merchant of Adams Corner, has a good line of garden. and field seeds. Also he can fill your order for fertilizer. MT and Mrs George Gessinger, 2d., Mir and Mrs Gessinger, 3d., and family of Bridgeport and Mrs Annie Petry and children of Northford were all guests, Sunday, of MT and Mrs F. G. Haeu- blein. There was four generations pres ent and very pleasant time was en- joyed. George Gessinger, S-., who makes his home with MT and Mrs F.. c. Haeublein, is very poorly.
 Philo Lyons has rented his farm at Rock House to Samuel Kohn of New York for three years. Mir Kohn and family will soon move there. Mir Lyons will move into his son-in-law's, E. S, Williams, just below Rock House school.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-15
Stevenson.
RECEPTION AND SUPPER.


 The reception and supper given by Mir and Mrs George R. Smith, Friday evening, to welcome their friends and neighbors to their new home was at tended by nearly 40 in spite of the stormy evening. The parlors and din- ing room were beautifully decorated and made fragrant with apple blossom. There were piano and violin duets by Miss Goldie Owens and Harry Andrews and Harold Bryant and Harry Andrews ; also piano, violin and vocal solos and several songs by a quartet composed of Mrs Lillie French, Mrs Hattie French, George Owens and Harry An drews, with Miss Goldie Owens as ac- companist. George Owens gave some very enjoyable selections on his grapho- phone. An elegant supper of salads, cold meat, baked beans, cake, coffee, fruit and candy was served to which all did ample justice. The evening was pronounced a delightful one by all and MT and Mrs Smith an ideal host and hostess, who have the best wishes of all for prosperity in their new busi- ness venture. Among the ,out of town guests present were Mrs Rose Booth of Ansonia. Miss Evelyn Cassidy of Naugatuck and Will H. Smith of Bas- sett house, Derby.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-15
Bantam.

CHURCH AND PERSONAL NOTES. lThe ladies of sthe Methodist church give supper at the church parlors on Wednesday evening, May 13. Mrs A. W. Kilbourn visited her niece, Mrs F. Seeley, and other friends here, last week. -' Mrs Ruth Jennings has come to re- side with her daughter, Mrs F. Seeley. Gertrude Elmer of West Hartford spent some days with her grandpar- ents, MT and Mrs Edgar Wedge. re- gently. Mir Wedge is greatly improved in health.
 Rev Mir Shinn is expected to preach and administer the Holy Communon in the Methodist church next Sunday morning, and at Woodville in the after noon.
 The Bantam Anti Friction sbop is receiving a new coat of paint.
 M. D. Bartholomew, being sick with measles, Station Agent Clark of Wash ington Depot is supplying his place at Bantam station.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-15
East0n.
FOR ROAD WORK.

The selectmen have hired J. c. Rick ard of Bridgeport, the truckman, two pairs of heavy truck horses for use on the new road scraper which the town has recently purchased and they are having the roads all over the town put up in first class condition. First select. man Charles Gilbert is personally su- pervising the work.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-15

A photograph makes home brighter and you will find in Danbury at the Lewis Monograph Store, 265 Main street, the largest stock in the state. Write for catalogue or when in Dan bury call and see what fine music can be had.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-15

R. H. Beers & Co. are showing some splendid values in spring oxfords for men and women. Mir Beers has always prided himself in his shoe department, securing his stock from one of the best houses in New England, and has never had complaint. ..
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-15
Woodbury.
LOCAL ITEMS OF INTEREST.

LOCAL lIEMO UT lNlEhEOI.
 Harry Blakeslee of Thomson spent Sunday in town.
 Mrs Henry Curtis is visiting in Beth lehem.
 Miss Wheeler of Seymour is visiting at c. s. Hickox's. N
 William Anderson of Watertown spent Sunday at Mrs Hartson's.
 MT and Mrs B. c. Logan of Washing ton were in town, Saturday.
 Dwight Graham has been working for the Woodbury Drug Co.
 Mrs James Linsley of Naugatuck is visiting at W. c. Linsley's.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-15
Redding.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH \ [ NOTES. sro.
 Preaching service at the Congrega- tional church morning and evening, May r. Rev s. c. Benson of Yale Divinity school will preach from Prov. IA: 34, morning text, "Sin is a re. proach to any people," Evening text, Righteousness exalteth nation."
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-15

Report of Mallett district school for April: Perfect in attendance: Alice Carlson, Martin Carlson, Raymond Carlson; absent one half day only, An na Ryberg, Arthur Carlson.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-15

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are small, safe, sure and gentle,little pills. Sold by Henry Rupf, Newtown, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-15
Bridgewater.
A DRAMATIC EVENT.

The entertainment given in Grange hall, last week by the young people of St Marks for the benefit of the rec tory fund drew a crowded house. It consisted of music and the following plays: "An Afternoon with the Doc tor" The cast as follows: - The Doctor, Mrs Wellwood May, Miss Mabel Keeler Grace, Miss Carrie Beardsley Ephraim, \ William Schlotterbeck Hans, Robert Beardsley Mrs Houlihan, Miss Abbie Northrop
 While Brother Phil Went Walking" The cast as follows:
 Marion Marsden. Miss Helen Keeler Jack Gresham, Howard Warner Phil Marsden,. Lewis Schlotterbeck Mrs Marsden, Miss Mabel Keeler
 ''Chafing Dish Tragedy" The cast as follows:
 Aunt Lobelia. Miss Kathleen Welton Mrs Mary Grant. Margaret Disbrow James Simpson, Bruce Randall Jennie, Miss Mabel Keeler
 There was a solo by Miss Helen Keeler and violin solos by Landon Min or. Thirty-one dollars were added to the rectory fund. Both companies last week met with appreciative audiences.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-04-13
BETTING ON
ENGLISH DERBY

For the benefit of local Britishers
who like to "have little bit on the
Darby" the latest betting on the
great English classic IS appended, the
race to be run June 8:
25 Alistair, % Araminta, IS Bache-
lor IS Lodge, 25 Bottled, % Bonspiel II
% Cinderella. Is Cocksure =, 33 Dal-
getty, 20 Dark Ronald, 33 Eaton Lad
10 Ednam, rs French Partridge, %
Galore, 25 Jaeamar, 20 J'en sails Trop
5 Lesbia, IS Little Flutter, 10 Liam
gwm, 20 Mercutio, 25 Miranda, % Mi
nera colt, % Moet, 25 Morena, Z Noun
tain Apple, 25 Norman III, 20 The
Nut, 25 Orphan. Perrier, % Petrillo,
20 Pom, 16 Prospector, 25 Rising
Dawn, 25 Rodney, IA Royal Realm, IA
Rushcutter, 25 Sea King, 5 Sir Archi-
bald, % st. Cyril, 8 Vamose, White
Eagle, 16 Your Majesty.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-04-13
DRIVING ACCIDENTS
ON GARDEN ISLANDS

The Garden Island reports two buggy
sons last week. On Sunday Mrs G. A.
Rice suffered a painful accident when
going to church. At the foot of the
hill leading down to the mill the horse
suddenly swerved to the right, evi.
IDENTIFY with the intention of taking
the Isenberg road. Just at this place
there is quite an incline from the
macadam to the side road. and by the
sudden, unexpected turn the horse up
set the buggy, throwing Mrs. Rice
heavily to the ground. She suffered a
severe sprain of the wrist and arm
and several painful bruises. Her lit
tie daughter, who was in the buggy
with her, escaped with a few scratches.
The carriage got both the wheels
smashed. Judge Hardy, who happened
along soon after the accident took
place, picked up the sufferers.
County Attorney Kaeo was another
resident who met with an accident
while out driving. On Wednesday he
started out for Kanaa and was jog
ging alone in his sulky deep in thought
of some intricate legal problem, when
the animal suddenly took fright at
some object or other. This came so
unexpectedly to Mr.. Kaeo, especially
from such a horse, that the sudden
motion sent him backwards out of the
sulky. He struck the ground on his
face, and the result was a cut above
the temple, another in the cheek, and
great big cash in the lower jaw.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-04-13
DON'T NEGLECT A COLD,

Perhaps you believe you will be able
to throw off every cCld you contract.
You may nave done so many times be-
fore, and yet the very next cold may
develop into pneumonia. You can not
always tell the condition of your sys-
TEN, and it is better to take precau-
ton than to risk this dangerous dis
ease. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
will promptly cure your cold and leave
your system in a healthy condition.
For sale by Benson, Smith & Co, Ltd,
agents for H I
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-04-13
TWO FAMOUS
ENGLISH RACES

LINCOLN (Eng.), March 24.-The
Lincolnshire handicap, 1900 sover-
eigns, for three-year-olds and upward,
the first big race of the spring season,
was carried off today by ]. Fl. Martin,
an American Jockey, on F. S. Bar
nard s Kaftir Chief. Longcroft was
second and Snatch ran third Twenty
horses started. Kaffir Chief was an
outsider, and started in the betting at
100 to z.
LIVERPOOL, March 27.-The Grand
National Steeplechase, of 5000 sover-
eigns, including a trophy valued at 125
sovereigns, on the Grand National
course, distance about four miles and
$50 yards, was won today by Major
f. Douglas Pennant s Rubio. William
Cooper's Matte MacGregor was sec
ond, and p. Whittaker's The Lawyer
III finished third. Twenty-four
horses ran.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-04-13
HAWAII HERALD GUESS.

Will there be a pair of Jacks in the
Health Department, one as president,
and Jack MeVeIgh as superintendent?
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-04-13
JAS. F. MORGAN,
AUCTIONEER.
FOR RENT

DURING MONTHS OF MAY, JUNE
AND JULY.
The furnished home of P. L. Weaver,
No 2900 Manoa road. House at eleva-
ton of 300 feet; has a lovely view of
mountains, valley and sea-
Responsible party without children
preferred.
Rent $50 per month.
All particulars at my Office.
JAS. F. MORGAN.
S57 Kaahumanu Street
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-04-13
SCHEDULE OF
HILO LEAGUE

The schedule of the Hilo Baseball
League follows:
April 19-Mooheau vs. Hilo; II. A.
C. VS.. Y. M. /.
April 26-H. A. C. VS.. Mooheau;
Hilo vs. Y. M. ].
May 3-Hilo VS.. IT. A. c.; Y. NJ. I.
VS.. H. A. c.; Hilo VS.. Mooheau.
May 17-Hilo VS.. Y. NJ. L.; Moo
beau VS.. Fl. A. C.
May 24-Mooheau VS.. Y. NJ. l.; Fl.
A. C. VS.. Hilo.
May 31-Mooheau vs. Hilo; H. A.
c. VS.. Y. NJ. l.
June III. A. c. VS.. Mooheau; Hilo
VS.. Y. NJ. /.
June 14-Hilo VS.. H. A. c.; Y. NJ. I.
VS.. Mooheau.
June ely. NJ. I. VS. II. A. c.; Hilo
VS.. Mooheau. :
June 28-Y. NJ. I. VS.. Hilo; Moo
beau VS.. H. A. C.
July 5-Mooheau VS.. Y. NJ. l.; Fl. A.
C. VS.. Hilo.
July 12-Mooheau vs. Hilo; H. A. c..
VS.. Y. NJ. L.;
July 19-H. A. C. VS.. Mooheau;
Hilo VS.. Y. NJ. T.
July 26-Hilo VS.. H A. c.; Y. NJ. I.
VS.. Mooheau
August 2-Y. NJ. I. VS.. Il. A. c.;
Hilo vs. Mooheau.
August 9-Hilo VS.. Y. M. L.; Moo
beau VS. H. A. c.
August 16-Mooheau VS.. Y NJ. L.;
Fl. A. G. VS.. Hilo.
August 23-Mooheau VS.. Hilo; FL. A.
C. VS.. Y. NJ ].
August 30-H. A. C. VS.. Mooheau;
Hilo VS.. Y NJ. I.
September 6-Hilo VS.. H. A. c.; Y.
NJ. I. VS.. ,Mooheau.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-04-13
BOW-WOW.

She called her little doggie Birch"
Whene'er she called him in;
You see she called him Birch because
His bark was very thin
Cleveland Pain Dealer.
She called another doggie Bull"
It's easy to see how:
She called the other doggie Bull"
Cause he was not a COW.
Houston Post.
She called another doggie Buck
The reason lies right here;
She called another doggie Buck
Because he was a dear
-Leavenworth (Kan.) Post.