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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-31
STRIVING FOR NEW RECORD.
Cook & Stoddard Send Auto on Con.
tinuous Run.

In an effort to establish new nonstop
record in 'ninety-six hours, the firm of
Cook & Stoddard. local representatives Of
the Franklin Automobile Company, have
a Franklin car today on the last lap Of
a continuous road run. The route covered
Is between Washington and Frederick,
Md. and with its journey Of today in
cluded the car has gone over the course
four times. travelling over many stretches
Of bad country roads After running the
engine in the garage all of last night, the
car was started on the final road run at
9:15 o'clock this morning, and upon the
return tonight 1t is proposed to still keep
the engine going until the full period 0:
mir aty-six hours is ended. President Cav
erly Of the Automobile Club will stop the
engine at noon tomorrow
Franklin agents in other cites have
tried similar feats within recent weeks.
but no one has ever attempted quite so
severe q test with one of the cars. In
Philadelphia after covering the Allen
town endurance run twice. the engine of
a Franklin car was kept running twenty
four hours more. and in Baltimore one
of the engines was kept going continuous
ly for seventy-two hours, but no road
work was attempted. The test BY Cook &
Stoddard now nearing a successful COM
pletion. involves total of 500 miles Of ac-
tual road travel. and there have been no
stops for the engine while the relays ot
drivers have been resting at nights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-31
DATE OF PROMOTION.
Interesting Question Affecting
Can't. Jaw J. Morrow.

An interesting question has arisen at
the War Department in regard 10 pro-
motions in the Corps OF Engineers. II
relates wholly to the date of the creation
OF one Of the vacancies to be filled. Col
G. F. l. f. Davis. formerly in charge of
the water supply system of the District
has just been nominated a brigadier gen.
eral vice Gen. Crawford. retired. Maj.
John s. Seweil. recently in charge of the
work OF construction at the Washington
barracks. has resigned to take effect to-
DAY. Two vacancies In the grade Of
major arc caused by these changes. The
question is which vacancy occurred first
There Is no doubt that the Sewell va
cancy occurred today. but there Is some
question as to the date OF the Davis
vacancy.
Gen. Crawford was retired January o.
and Col. Davis succeeds to that vacancy
but as a fact Davis has not been actually
made a brifadier general and cannot be
until after he shall have been confirmed
by the Senate and commissioned by the
President. Those formalIties will I'M
well-known engineer officers are directly
Interested In the settlement OF this ques-
ton Of dates. They are Capt. ]. ]. Nor
row. Engineer Commissions. OF the Dis
trtct. and capt. James b. CaVdnauRh,
one OF the assistants of Gen. Mackenzie.
chief OF engineers, at the War Depart-
,-,,n. who stand. respectively. No. ! and
No In their grade. Both will be pro-
moted to the grade Of major. and Capt.
Morrow. the senior. will have precedence.
The questions a-e whether Capt. Nor
shall be promoted vice Davis. or vice
Sewcll and i vice Davis. whether his
promotion shall take effect from the date
81 Gen. Crawford's retirement. January
~. or on the exact date in the future
when Col. Davis qualities as a briga-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-31
ThANSPOHTATIO ROUTES.
Map and Small Document Prepared
by Bureau Of Statistics.

The bureau of statistics OF the De-
partment of Commerce. and Labor has
prepared map entitled principal
transportation Routes of the World"
designed to show at glance the prin-
cfpal land and water transportation
routes of the world In conjunction. The
map shows the distances. from New
York. New Orleans. San Francisco and
Port Townsend to the principal ports
of the world and from the chief cities
of the United States to those four in!-
tfal ports. thus making it feasible to
determine the distance from any lead
ing city Of the United States TO any
leading port of the world. This table OF
distances by the various routes includes
those via Panama and Tehuantapec and
across the United States. as well as via
SueZ and around Cape Horn and the
Cape OF Good Hope
A small document entitled "Transpor.
tation Routes and Systems Of tho
accompanying the maps gives
statistical information regarding tho
railroads of the world and ihuir cost
the length of railway lines in the
United States and rates of transports.
ton during long term OF years, the
worlds merchant marine and other
data.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-31
THEFT FROM TAILOR.
Detectives Take Two Colored Men
Into Custody.

James Taylor. alias Thomas. and James
Williams, young colored men, were ar
rested this morning by Detectives Corn
we'll. Warren and Mullen and held 10
answer charges of having robbed the
tailoring establishment of l. Gerad, 1875
G street. The place of business waf
robbed the 23d Of December and again
the I'D of January. more than 300 worth
of clothing being taken. One garment
taken on the occasion Of the first robbery
was recovered by the detectives. The
two colored men were located this morn
ing and the detectives were soon after
them. one giving the officers a long chase
before he was captured. Each man
blamed the other for the theft Of Die
clothing. Taylor was wearing one OF
the stolen suits when arrested. Taylor
finally said both were implicated VIII
liams continued to deny that he had .
hand in the robberies, although he said
he knew where the clothing had been
disposed of and was willing to assist the
detectives In recovering It. ,94e.H -
Shortly before the men were arrested,
it is stated, they pawned gold watch for
SO. The initials NV .. d. were en-
graved on the case. The police say the
defendants had been employed at different
tailoring establishments throughout the
rity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-31
NEW YEAR OF CHINESE
Preparations for Holiday by
Local CeIestiaIs.
DOCTRINE OF C0NFUCtUS
Be Happy and Have Words Of Cheer
for Countrymen.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE DAY
Features of the Menu-Lanterns,
Flags and Other Decorations.
At. the Embassy.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE DA

Today is New Year eve. according to
the calendar of China.
When the deep-toned city bells toll the
midnight hour John Chinaman the world
over will begin the celebration Of the
Chinese new year, 1905. 1t will be re-
plete with celestial features from start to
finish, and the festivities will be continued
one week. :
The New Year period will be one OF
fluctuations. and woe betide the Chinaman
the clock strikes IL tonight, To leave
a bill OF the old year unpaid means mis-
fortune and ostracism by his fellow coun-
4rymen So today many Chinese laundry
men and those in other lines of business
Visited the Washington banks or their
native depositaries in Chinatown and drew
enough money to settle up with all their
creditors
The men and women of China must
also. according to the doctrine OF Con-
fucius. enter upon the new year with
happy he arts and words of cheer for their
co,intrymen and their patrons and friends
OF other nationaiities. They must greet
the wear 1905 at its birth In new garments
and be as clearly and spick and span as
bright new pins
Arrange for Great Doings.
Charlie Bing. one of the leaders of the
Chinese colony of Washington. has ar
ranged for great doings at his establish
ment 51s 9th street. Immediately after
midnight. while the city sleeps and only
a few OF the FOUNDERS are eating
'yahkomen" or .'chop suey.' at the local
Chinese restaurants. Charlie informed a
star reporter today that he had especial
reason to be proud and celebrate the new
year with additional eclat- He is the
proud father Of a bouncing Chinese baby
girl. little Miss Marie Bling. and the in
FAINT will be the recipient of special hon
ors tomorrow at the hands OF the local
Cinnamon. as it is the youngest genuine
celestial infant in the Washington col
ony.
Charlie Bing can speak English as
fiuently as native. and Mrs. Bing. his
better half, dainty little woman from
the other side of the globe, has fairly
good English education. She greeted the
reporter plea sanity today and seemed to
take pride in exhibiting little Marie.
Explaining the significance of the day,
Charlie said in China fireworks play "A n
important part In the celebration. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-31
Trouble on Oyster Boat.

William Evans. captain of an oyster
boat, was arrested at the 18th street
wharf this afternoon, charged with as
sault with a dangerous weapon. 1t is
charged that he used a shotgun on Walter
Ham, colored. twenty-seyen years Of age.
with whom he had trouble last night and
this morning. The colored man was taken
to the Emergency Hospital for treatment.
The wound was dressed and he was then
able to go to his home, 367 Dixon court
southwest.
The captain Of the oyster boat. who is
from Middlesex county. Va. this morning
visited the police and told OF the trouble
he had with the colored man. The latter.
he said. had threatened to cut him. Later
In the day the shooting occurred. and the
captain win have to appear in court to-
morrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-31
Water Meters in Public Buildings.

W. A. Mcfarland. superintendent OF the
water department, has recommended that
water meters be placed on service pipes
supplying all government buildings. This
measure Is taken with a view of checking
waste of water in the various buildings
Mr.. Mcfarland states that IL this recon-
nrendation is approved 1t will not only
check the wasteful use Of water, but tina,
the Commissioners will be in position to
state with authority the amount of water
used by the municipality. A rough esti-
mate OF the total cost OF the work is about
$1,000. at which. figure the recommends
ton has been approved by the Com
missoners. II the work is authorized it
will be paid from the water fund
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-31
Court Sets Aside Verdict.

Justice Wright in Circuit Court No. 1.
today set aside the verdict for $4,000 re-
Gently rendered by jury in favor of
Miss Marie Made, school teacher.
against the Norwich Union Fire Insurance
Society OF London. The court said the
verdict was contrary to the evidence.
Attorneys Baker. Sheehy and Hogan APP
peared for the company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-31
brought letters and presents from rela-
tives and friends in the great Chinese

The yellow flag of China. with fierce
red dragon "a the centerpiece. will be
displayed prominently in local Chinatown
and other places. and the Dragon Club
will celebrate at Charlie Bings place in
9Th street
The day will be celebrated at the Chi
nese embassy, while I'm New York and
Baltimore the celebration will be on an
elaborate and extensive scale. Many Chi
namen from other cities are expected to
visit Washington and be the guests of the
local celestiais
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-31

BELvIDERE, n. j.. January 31.-Three
Italian silk mill strikers wers sentenced
here today to three years imprisonment
and to pay the costs of prosecution for
beating Gustaye Delcusta. a non striker.
Their names are John Porta, Frank Var
caro- and Giovanni Regis
PITTSBURG. Pa. January 31.-Cnited
States Circuit Court Judge Ewing made
an order today allowing the Oakland Saw
ings and Trust Company Of this city and
the Harrison National Bank Of Cadiz.
Ohio. to sell securities for loans made to
Whitney & Stephenson. brokers' who re-
Gently failed. The securities amounted to
S53, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-31

der. The indications are that it will be
id that the Sewell vacancy occurred
first. and that Morrow will be promoted
vice Seweli. dating from January 81, and
Davis at date to be hereafter deter
mined. II that is done. however, and
the commission OF Gen. Davis should be
made out toy take effect January -. the
date of Gen. Crawford's retirement il
might result in making Cavanaugh senior
to Morrow III the list of majors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-31
Additions to Eastern Market.

Upon the recommendation of Snowden
Ashford. inspector of buildings, the
Commissioners today awarded the con-
tract for constructing the addition to the
Eastern market to Milton G. Davis OF
baltimore whose bid of $23.29S was the
lowest received. Work will be COM
henced in a few weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-31
objects to AUTOMOBILE Factorv.

dents and property owners in the vicin-
ity Of 18th and Church streets. Daniel
Hardy of 1881 Church street has written
to the Commissioners, directing attention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-31

for the second time to alleged objections
bic features of an automobile factory re-
certify erected in Church street. lie
says the plant is not only a nuisance, but
IS detrimental to property values. and
asks il there is any means Of redress.
Capt. William Kelly. assistant engineer
commissioner. to whom the matter vas
referred, said the permit for the plant
was issued in accordance with law. after
the necessary signatures OF adjoining
property owners had been fled In the
Office Of the building inspector.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-31

GREENSBORO. Pa, January 3l.-The
Westmoreland county courthouse was
dedicated here today. The structure was
completed at cost OF 81 10000 and vis-
itors from all sections OF western Penn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-17
WATERTOWS JoT1lNG5

Philip Rodden is spending a few days in New York city.
 Thirty new voters were made by the board of registration yesterday.
 The Rev P. c. Dunigan will soon erect dwelling house on Catherine street.
 Spear Lockwood, a student at Taft school broke his collar bone while playing football.
 Russell Woodward has taken a po- sition with the Cost department oi the Oakville company.
 John Carroll who was injured in a runaway accident a short time age has resumed his duties at the black smith shop.
 The Rev William McNichol, a for. mer pastor of the Methodist church attended the tenth anniversary ot this church yesterday.
 William Walton, who has been on the sick list for the past two or three days resumed his work in the Oak. vile factory yesterday morning. A number of the local school teachers attended the convention in Hartford yesterday while others went to New Haven for the same purpose.
 Yesterday afternoon at the Taft Athletic field the Christ church foot ball team defeated the Taft third team in a well played game by the score of to 0. The game was won by Bormolini, who kicked goal from the field from the 25 yard line in the early part of the game. The teams will probably meet again in the near future.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-17
INQUIRIES
ANSWERS
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tax upon his resources and that his judgment approves. A plain gold ring with some loving little senti- ment engraved within, or gold band with "Mizpah" In raised letters upon It's surface Is pretty. The words means ''The Lord watch be- tween me and thee when We arc absent one from another"
 --?-
 R. B. Els there a national mon- ument and where?
 A. It Is an imposing structure of granite on Cemetery hill. Gettysburg, and was erected In honor of the Un- ion soldiers who gave their lives for the country at this place in the great battle of July 3, 1863. It stands in the center of the enclosure, which contai the bodies of $500 soldiers, representing eighteen northern states. The monument bears upon It's base the famous words of Presi- dent Lincoln, delivered at the con secration of the cemetery in Novem. Der, 1863.
 w. c. J.-Is there a leaning tower in Bologna, Italy and how does 1t compare with the one at Pisa? A. There are several of them. The torre Asinelli, built in 1109, Is 323 feet high and four feet out of the perpendicular. The torre Gari- senda, built in 1110, 157 feet high, but probably once much higher, Is ten feet out of plumb. The campa- nile at Pisa, built in 1174, is 179 feet high with an overhang of. 13 feet. The question whether the in clination was accidental or through design in many of the leaning tow CTS which exist has never been au- thoritatively settled.
 W. J. C.-How high was the tow CT of Babel at the time of the confu- sion of tongues?
 A. The plan Genesis xi:4D call l ed for "a tower whose top may reach unto heaven. Somewhat short of this extreme altitude the confusion of l tongues came upon them and the work remained unfinished. The only basis for an estimate of the height when the work was stopped lies in the expression in verse c. "this they began to do." Biblical students hold that 1t is quite uncertain whether the building ever advanced above it's foundation. A similar tradition as to | a tower where speech was confound- ed has been found among other peo- ples of the Babylonian plain. -?-
 No Name-Will some reader be kind enough to tell me how to get rid of the small pests called silver moths? il have seen them all my life and thought them harmless, but they have got In my book case and are eat ing the books, and have eaten all the labels of my bottles?
 A. Wash all the woodwork with | hot alum water. Fill bowl with formaldehyde and keep the room tightly closed for forty-eight hours. Afted this Immigration open the win
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-17
The Best Optical Co.,,
 IS Abbott Avenue.

dows and allow fresh air to enter. Fill drawers and place on shelves powdered cedar shavings; this gives Ia fresh odor and is protection against destructive invaders. For maldehyde is liquid that must not touch the skin. While evaporating 1t sets free suffocating gas that enters the cracks, killing all insects. No living thing can exist in 1t.
 -?-
 w. c. M.-Kindly tell us the points of pure bred Buff Rock chickens es- pecially as to color of legs and feath- CTS on them? Must the flock show uniformity in these respects? (2) Also describe the method of propa- gating roses from slip and subsequent culture?
 A. do not find this breed of fowl in any book at command. Buff Coch- ins are variety of the Cochin fowl of which both cock and hen are of a uniform buff color. Buff rock would indicate cross between two breeds, in which it Is not likely the color would be uniform. Some poultry journal can give you information on the subject. t2) Some varieties of roses are easily propagated by cut tings, the sole requirements required being good soil and plenty of air and water. Other kinds are less hardy and would not be likely to thrive.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-17
NAuGATUCK NUGGETS

Thomas Kiernan of Scott street died yesterday at St Raphaefs hos pital in New Haven where he had been taken several days ago to un- dergo an operation. For number sf years the deceased was day watch man at the Glove Cos factory on Rubber avenue and he was well liked by all who knew him, He was a most respected citizen and he leaves large circle of friends who will mourn his loss. He leaves widow and three sons, Benjamin, John and Edward Kiernan, all of Naugatuck. The body will be brought here for burial.
 No successors have yet, been nam- ed for Carl w. Thompson and A. c. Futile, nominated for republican representatives at meeting held several days ago, but it was said last evening that nothing had been done in the matter and that probably the nominations woudl be made to-day.
 Attorney John M. Sweeney has against Frederick Seidel, proprietor of grocery store on North Main street and the store has been closed on writ of attachment served by Bailiff O'Connor. The amount sued for Is $96.
 Secretary Barnum of the Water Co says the street and lawns must not be sprinkled any more with the city water as the reservoirs are very low. Persons who use the city water are requested to see that all leaky faucets are repaired at once.
 The Films basketball team will give dance in Columbus hall on the evening of October 21. The mem- bers of the team expect large at tendance and a number of out of town guests will be present. -
 The Naugatuck band has been en- gagged to furnish music for the dem ocratic rally to be held next week. The rally will be held on Monday evening. #..
 Mir and Mrs Henry Jackson of New Haven, who have been the guests of friends here for the past few weeks, left for their home last evening.
 George c. Stallings of Church street, who has been spending the past few days with friends in New York city, has returned home.
 Andrew Kirk of Bridgeport is the guest of his parents, Mir and Mrs John Kirk of May street for a few days.
 Harry French, who has been the guest of friends in New Haven for the past few days, returned home.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-17
WATERvlLLE

Richard Davies has returned from a visit with relatives in New Haven
 William Clay and family have moved from Welch street to Patter. son court.
 MT and Mrs Bill of Iowa are the guests of. MT and Mrs H. s. Patter. son on Patterson court.
 Miss Nellie Twelves is ill at hel home on Thomaston avenue with ar attack of typhoid fever.
 Winfred M Hall, salesman fol the Waterville Cutlery Co is home from a business trip in the south and west.
 The Waterville Alumnae associa tion will hold their annual reception and dance in Goodwill hall on No. vember 9th.
 c. N. Wood and family of Thom. aston have moved into the house or Yale street, recently occupied by James Wright.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-17
NUTMEG CARVINGS.
Interesting Items Boiled Down for Our Busy Readers.

Our Busy Readers.
 New Haven-William H. Davidson, aged 9s years, was made voter yes terday. He is a carpenter and still works at his trade.
 South Coventry-The wood work inA plant of Noel Perry was burned yesterday under conditions which suggsst incendiarism. The loss is s1,5o}.
 Lebhnon-Mrs George H. Hewitt, who was hurt in a runaway accident at Liberty Hill on August 20, died at her home yesterday as the result
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-17
GRIEVE, BISSET, & HOLLAND x 38.4O Bank Street. Tel 583
 Wsterbury's Busy Corner Store.
Saturday Night Specials !!

lar price $2 box of six pairs,
 Tonight ................ S1.25 MEMS LARGE SIZE COTTON
 HANDKERCHIEFS = Regular
 price 1oc. Tonight. =. A for 25c GIRDLE NECK CHAINs-In
 pink, amethyst and amber, reg
 ular price 15c, Tonight. ..... loo PERFUME-Rose and violet
 odors, regular price 25c an OF, . Tonight ............ l6c an OF DRAW STRING LEATHER BAGS
 In black and brown, regular
 price soc, Tonight ......... .39c REAL CLUNY LACE DOlLIEs-- Regular price 25c, Tonight. .19c ALL WOOL BLACK AND COLOR
 ED PANAMA CLOTH-Regular
 price soc Tonight. ...... .39c vd WHITE PEAU DE MESSALINE SILK-All silk, regular price
 59c, Tonight. ......... .49c a vd ROUGH PONGEE SILK-27 inches
 wide, natural color, regular
 price 75c, Tonight. .59c a yd woMEN's SHIRT wAIsTs-In
 colored chambrays and percales,
 all sizes, 34 to A, only dozen
 waists in the lot, regular price
 59c, Tonight .39c each WOMEN'S NET WAISTS-Ecru
 color, two styles to choose from,
 lined with extra quality silk lin-
 ing, a4 sleeve, regular price $3.9S, Tonight. 1.05 each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-17

WoMEN's READY MADE WELLS
 --In navy blue, brown, tan and
 grey, 11s yards long, regular price soc, Tonight ... .36c each woMEN'S 2-CLAsP WHITE KID
 LOVES.-Gusseted fingers, reg
 ular price $1 pair, Tonight N ...... ..... .79c a pair wOMEN'S WHITE CROSSBAR
 HANDKERCHIEFS-Lace trim
 med, regular price 15c, To-
 night ............. ......l l1c each CHILDREN'S BLACK RIBBED
 COTTON HOSE-Regular price
 price 10c, Tonight. .... Sc a pair MISSES RIBBED WOOL VESTS AND PANTS-Re Regular price soc
 Tonight 39c WOMEN'S MUSLIN DRAWERS
 Tucked and trimmed with em-
 broidery. regular price 2sc, To-
 night .............. .23c a pair WOMEN'S WOOL BLOUSE
 SWEATERS-ln black, white, .. red and grey, regular price $4.50
 Tonight ............S1.9 .98 each MEMS BLACK WORK SHIRTS
 In satine or plain twill, regu-
 lar price soc, Tonight. .39c each MEMS 25c BOSTON CAMPERS
 All colors, Tonight, <. ..16c a pair MEMS "HoLEPRooF" soX--
 Guaranteed to wear six months
 without holes, in tan color only,
 sizes 10,, 1Os and 11k, regu-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-17

Would you Dc without what you want when . 2hc ad might get 1t!