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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17

Governor johnson is now described
as 'full-fledgcd" contestant in the
presidential race. This Is to distin-
suish him from young and immature
who lave not yet moultcd
their safety -pinfeathers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17

a train Passing through this city on
Sunday night left the tracks and ran
for somo distance over the street. The
streets Of Royal Richmond are. as We
have frequently remarked, at all times
the best trained streets in the world.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17

That Jesse 3. Roote interview. which
has resulted in the partial initiation Of
Mr.. Roote into the Ananias Society. may
make II necessary for the President
to prosecute his studies Of the desper-
anto language with still greater vigo:.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17

We predict that future reports OF
Dun's and Bradstreets will unhesItat.
ingly name Atlanta as the greatest
inventing point for soft drinks tina,
the world has ever seen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17

There are said 10 be 5000 anarchists
in Chicago, and the chief of police of
that city has resolved that he will
drive then all out. Where to? Mem
hers of the Union are summoned to
show cause, If any. why these unde
srabie citizens should not be forever
banished toiTexas.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17

Houston not worse than the rest
says an editorial headline in the Post
Of that city, 81 mprose paper which evil
IDENTIFY entertains most pessimistic ideas
about the badness of the rest.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17

But not every man has the luck IL
have his Evelyn leave him
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17

BY MAIL ono six Three one
POSTAGE PAID. Year. Mos. Mos. No.
Daily with sunday $500 $500 $50 5S
pany without sunday 400 200 100 .s6
SUNDAY edition only. zoo 100 so .s5
Weekly wednesday,. 100 so rs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17

The longest day in Norway is only
from May u to July 90 We predict
that it'll be a much longer day than
that before Mrs Phiander Knox Is
discovered pulling up the shades in The
Blue Room.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17

Galeski. Eowned in crepe de chine,
warbled waiting a the Church." Miss
Fannie Sterne's father, so she said.
did not refuse "An Automobile Honey
moon" ard Miss Alice Marcuse made
a delightful Merry Widow" Miss Rita
Ullman impersonated the last stage,
when the golden hair had turned to
gray" and happy hearts We're no long,
Ter gay.
purses For the girls, writing cases and
sets of looks were awarded by Or.
Calisch to The Sparrow Pallen Ash
or: to "Unceda Biscuit" Theo. Roth
schild: TO Mary and Her Lamb" Mary
Klrsh; to Leap Year Miss Harbaugh;
to "Unclc Sam" end admiral Evans;
to the group representing Ten Stages
Of Life" to the Mother Goose" group,
and to Samuel and Maxine Bendheim.
las Cupid" and Psyche
Tea In Rising sun Tavern.
Mrs. Charles Wallace, of Fredericks-
burg. directress Of the Fredericksburg
branch of the Association for the Pre-
servation OF Virginia Antiquities. OK
tends to members of the association in
Richmond, through Mrs. j. Taylor E!-
Tyson, acting president, an invitation
for any or all members desiring TODD
so to attend n tea which VIII be given
by the fredericksburg ladies' THIS
afternoon In the Rising Sun Tavern,
OF that town.
This building historic as the scene
of the Peace Ball given to American
and French officers after the close Of
the Revolutions and the scene of many
famous gatherings of former days. has
been. within the last year. purchased
nv the A. p. v. A. The fredericksburg
branch OF the association, under the
leadership OF Mrs. Wallace, has taken
special interest in the restoration and
fitting UP of the tavern.
MRS. Travers Secretary.
Mrs. s. w. Travers was again, on
Friday last. elected corresponding Sec
rotary of the board of tho womans'
Exchange. a position which sho has
held for several wears. This eNplnna-
ton is made because, by an uninter-
tlonal errorsn the report OF the annual
election, another name wax substituted
for that of Mrs. Traverm
AT Wonlnn'n Club
Dr. William II. Drowry, of the Cen
trail State Asylum, Of Peterabnrg, adj
dressed tho membcrs Of Woman's Club
last afternoon about tho work Of
charities and corrections, with refer
ence to tho convention that Will phe
held here in May,
He supplemented hIa address with
some account OF what specially inter-
ested him In his own limo OF worls
and was heard with great interest.
| The coffee table was presided over
d 3 M a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17

Battle your feet at night with warn
water and good soap. Wipe them dry.
Then rub your feet with Omega Oil.
Work the oil in we'll by rubbing hare
for five minutes. Then 60 to bed, ant
your feet will feel fine in the morning
Keep up this treatment every nigh.
until completely cured.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17

one Week one Year.
Only with sunday. ....1+ cents $3.50
l.sily without sunday. 10 cents a5o
Sunday only. ........ cents $50
yearly subscriptions payable In advanceO
Entered January 81 1909, at Richmond
Va. as second class metter, under act OK
Congress OF March g. 1872
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17
and
PERSONAL

IA M ARCH, which has been most
IN IN lamb-lilSe in behavior sud
INH deny roared like q lion for
Il a brief space on Sunday
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17

BY Times Dispatch Carrier Delivery Ser
vice in Richmond tand suburbs>, Manchcs-
ton and PetersburE-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17

Wedding gifts" observes the esteemed
Times Dispatch are going out of style
May they forget the return route!-Charlotto
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-30
How to Freshen Up Furs.


 Owners of furs may have received them from the summer storage and found them dead looking and lusterless, a condition in which even handsome furs are not attractive. This is usual ly due to the fact, says the Technical World Magazine, that the fur is sim ply soiled. and it may be cleaned and frightened to a remarkable extent by a simple method without the slightest danger of injury to the article, This is the method employed by the Rus sians, who are certainly the most ex- tensive users of and probably the best informed on the subject of furs of any nation. Rye bran should be heated in an. iron or earthenware vessel, being stirred all the while until it has be come as hot as is bearable to the hand The bran should then be poured upon the fur in liberal quantities and thor oughly rubbed in. The fur should then be brushed with clean brush or shak- en and pounded until all the particles of bran have been removed. The re- suit of this treatment will be that all dark furs have regained their freshness and luster and that white furs appear like new
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-30
EAST CANAAN

Miss Nellie Mo Carthy while crossing the ice on the Blackberry river between her mothers house and the furnace of- flee one day last week broke through and she had a narrow escape from drowning.
 The scholars from this place that at- tend high school in Canaan are mourn ing @ their weeks vacation.
 J. T. Fuller was in Lime Rock three or four days last week on business.
 One of the Garfield lime company's kilns Is in operation at this writing.
 Another social dance at the Village hall tomorrow night.
 The poverty social held at the church parlors last Friday night was not as we'll attended as it should have been. The few who attended had an enjoyable time.
 H. O. Allyn is in New York for few days.
 B. J. Stevens has the frame partly up for 8 new barn.
 Mrs. John Beebe had another shock last week and is now is critical condi- tion.
 The marriage of Miss Ella Blair and Miles Dunham occurred last Thursday at the residence of the brides parents. Rev MT. Torrey of Sheffield, Mass. was the officiating clergyman.
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-30
How to Put on a Corset.

Fasten the abdominal hooks first, lifting the body with long breath at the same time and holding the head we'll back. This holds superfuous flesh in the right place instead of crowding it downward, which can only be ex- cessively ugly as we'll as injurious, says the New York American. After the top of the front is hooked draw the looped laces from eyelets slightly be. low the waist, pulling the bottom Of the corset much tighter than the top Through this simple means health! breathing is permitted, for bodices are so loose that it is only at the waist taut
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-30
The Navel Oranoc.

For product of nature Californi& navel orange as 1t graces the breakfast table or the push cart is about the most artificial thing in the world. Ii Is also very striking illustration Of the fact that while beauty may be only skin deep it counts for whole lot. To begin with. the navel orange of California is an exotic. reaching its present habitat after devious wander ing. And. be it ever so sweet tasting. if its skin has had its beauty marred 1t scarcely ever gets farther than the orchard where it grew. Not only that, but even the most comedy ones before they are boxed and shipped are brush ed by machinery and polished and otherwise fussed with to give them beauty which mere nature never would have provided.-William K. Stewart In Technical World.
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-30
How to Grow Palms Successfully


 There is no secret or knack about successfully growing a palm. Only a knowledge of it's habits and require ments is needed, says the Cleveland Plain Dealer Good drainage must be provided, the proper kind of soil and a comprehension as to how to water the plant properly. When the leaves of a palm turn brown at the tip, first of all examine the soil in which it is growing. In the majority of cases 1t will be found that it is wet and clog. ged. Take immediate steps to repot the plant, provide plenty of good drain. age and a sandy and rather heavy soil Water it we'll, then place the plant in a good strong light out of the rays of the sun. Give 1t very little water after the first drenching until the plant shows signs of growth. The chief se- cret of success with palms is to keep them out of the direct sunlight, but in a strong light, and to water them only when the soil is dry on the surface. Once every fortnight the palm should be taken to the bathroom and be given a thorough drenching of the foliage.
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-30
How to Save Trousers.

To save mems trousers cut a broom stick so it will fit under the lowest shelf in the clothes closet, cover with cotton batting about three or four thicknesses, then with black cambric, and sew this down tight. Make a loop on either end. Tack two tacks on the shelf in the closet so the stick will hang about three or four inches dowu. Fold mems and boys trousers by creases, and they will look like new every time by hanging them across the covered stick.
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-30
THE SICKcoOM.
How to Disinfect It Thoroughly After
 Contagious Diseases.

contagious DLSe2SeS.
 Thorough dtsfnfection after contagious diseases means the burning of such things as carpets, mattresses, comforts. blankets and curtains unieS5 it is pos sible to subject them to the action of steam. With the room stripped of all draperieS, etc. wash all the furniture with bichloride of mercury in solution.
 To make the solution pour gallon of boiling rainwater upon four ounces of salt. stir it till dissolved, let cool and dilute it one-half. After washing with 1t thoroughly. rinse in tepid water and rub dry. When the things are outside wash the paint and walls with the same solution; also put plenty of it in the water for washing windows. If there is a closet wash it all over inside and afterward fill any cracks with soft putty. Wash the floor, stopping it free ly with the bichloride first, as danger turks in every grain of dust, says the Delineator
 After the washing-not sooner-open windows from the top and let stand few minutes. Shut them tight, and paste paper over the cracks about them; also over any cracks in the wall and a double sheet over the fireplace. Tack a strip of tin around the inner edge of the door so that when the door shuts the tin will close the crack. Next put a big iron pan in the middle of the floor, set an iron skillet in the middle of it. and put into the skillet pound of flowers of sulphur. Pour an ounce of alcohol on the sulphur. stick in short fuse, light 1t and go outside. shutting the door. In five minutes look inside to make sure the sulphur is we'll afire It will fill the room with thick. stifing smoke. It will also bleach out and de- stroy any colors on walls or ceilings.
 Leave the room shut for twenty-four hours, then open and air well. Remem- Der that bichloride of mercury Is dead ly poison.
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-30
Sharon Church Directory

First Congregational Church, Rev. G. l.. Forte Pastor. Sunday ser vices: Morning, 1O.30; Sunday School immediately following preaching service. Christian Endeavor, 6.45 p. m.; evening 7.30; prayer and conference meeting, Thursday evening at 7:30
 Christ Church-Rev. J. B. Mics, Ph. D., Rector. Sunday Services, 10.30, 8. h., Service with sermon; 500, p. m., Evening Prayer. Holy Communion on first Sunday of the month and Holy Days at 10:30, a. m. Sunday School after morning service. All cordially W eleome.
 Methodist Episcopal Church-Rev. w, 4. Mackey, Pastor. Morning service, 10.30; Sunday school, immediately fol lowing; Epworth League, 6.45 p. m.;
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-30
The SuGden SawIog.

The so called North Carolina poplar,
 tree believed by some to be a dis tinct form of poplar and by others to be merely a staminate cottonwood, has the reputation of being the fastest growing tree in America. It Is com mon to find trees that have attained heights of fifty feet in fifteen years. But even this marvelously rapid
 growth is both literally and f1gurative- ly put in the shade by the black or Norway poplar (Populus nigra) of Flu rope. According to Forestry and Irri- gation, tree of this species has been known to grow to a height of twenty feet, with a diameter of four inches at the base, in three years. The tree has been called the sudden sawlog" and comes pretty near deserving the name.
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-30
PUBLIC OPINION

The columns of THE NEWS are open for the discussion of public questions. The publishers do not. however, hold themselves responsible for any opinions expressed by correspondents. Send along your communications. ED. NEWS. Because of the increase in insurance rates on January 1, 1908, the situation in the Sharon fire district at the present time is as follows:
 Insurance rates increased Jan. 1, 1908, on account of termination of contract for use of fire hydrants: Premiums on mercantile risks and hotels from $9.00 to $11.50 per 5000 yearly.
 Premiums on dwelling houses $2.O0 per 5000 for three years. Total increase in premiums in
 district yearly, at least, :. |. .$1200.00 Total increase asked for 22 fire hydrants at $10 each, .... 220.OO Loss to insured in fire district, 8 880.00
 OTHER FIGURES Last grand list or assessment of fire dis trict, $346. .300.O0.
 A four. mill tax will raise, $1385 20 Total cost of street lights
 43 at $17.00 each, 8 731.00 22 fire hydrauts at 5000 .s each with increase) ... 440.00 Rent of hose house, .125.00 Tax collectors salary, .. 25.00 Three assessors salaries at $5. .O0 each, ......... 15.OO
 -1336. .oo Surplus based on four mill tax, 5 49.20
 FURTHER FIGURES Total cost for lights, hydrants,
 hose house and salaries, $1336. .00 Saving on. insurance, e,.......... 1900 .00 Net cost to entire fire district. 5 136.00
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-30
Big Tree in Cornwall

The Bailey Brothers who have for some time been engaged in chopping on the Brinton farm in Cornwall Hollow report that they recently cut chestnut tree measuring five and one half feet across the base. It took them one day and a half to cut it. There were cords of wood in it. It is rather unusual for trees to grow to such dimensions ill this part of the country.
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-30
Ignorance Not Bliss.

There is a certain gnawing uncer- tainty about calling on people who speak a different language from their servants" remarked the woman who does. You can never tell whether they are saying. Make another cup of tea, Katie: have company or She always drops in about tea time, con found her! Pour some more hot water in the pot "-New York Press.
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-30
How to Corn Beef.

To corn beef make a brine of three quarts of water, one cup salt, half Il cup of brown sugar and saltpeter the size of a hazelnut. Boil all together. Select the piece of meat your prefer, put 1t into jar, and when the brine is cold pour over meat and let it stand five or six days, when it will be ready for use. After trying this you will nev- CT buy your meat already corned.
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-30
Prizes'on Dairy Products

At the recent meeting of the Oonnec- ticut Dairymen's Association the exhibit of the East Canaan creamery scored second with 97 points, the first prize go- ing to Neds Brook Creamery of Canton. In the private dairy class. L. P. Hum phrey of Norfolk scored 96 points.
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-30
Dog Aroused Master.

The home of J. E. Peel was burned in Great Harrington early Tuesday morning. A pet dog awakened MT. Peel who. with other occupants of the house, barely escaped with their lives. The dog perished.
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-30
~ SHARON %

evening service, 7.30; prayer meeting, Thursday evening at 7.30.
 St. Bernard's Church Rev. Father Smith, Pastor. Morning service, 11.15; once each month at 9 a. m.
 Second Congregational Church (Ells- worth) - Rev. w. E. Page, Pastor. morning service. II; Sunday school, 1915; Christian Endeavor takes place of evening service at 7.30; prayer meet ing, Thursday at 2.30 p. m.
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-30
ExternaIlY.

The Doctor-You understand. don't you, that this Is only to be used ex- ternally? The Patients Wife-Sure. sir, I allus makes him get out O bed to drink it!-London Scraps.
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-30
Saw For Himself.

A man carrying looking glass said to a newsboy. Come here and look into this glass and you will see don key"
 How did you find that outT' retort- ed the boy.-London Express.
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-30
Opposites Often Wed,

Miss. you are a holden. Nobody will ever care to marry a boisterous girl"
 Don't worry. mother. I'll find some nice, girlsterous boy."-Kansas City Journal
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-30

It is better to hope and to work than to grumble and quarrel and shirk.- Baltimore American.
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-30
Harlem Railroad.

Trains arrive at Sharon Station, north bound at 922 a. m., Il. 1.38 a. m., 2.32 p. m., 5.54 p. m., 7.42 p. m.; southbound at 7.20 8. m., 9.22a. m., 1.47 p. m., ALA p. m., 6. 15 p. m. Sundays, northbound, at 12.30 and 8.19 p. .m.; southbound at 7.17 B. m and 6.47 and TAO D. m.
The Winslow mail., 1908-10-03
To Avoid an Accident.

The hero of the story was Lord
Guillamore famous in legal history as
Chief Justice O'Grady. In a case be-
fore him the leading counsel for the
defense of the prisoner argued that
there was no case before the jury.
Lord GuillamOre was about to pro-
nounce judgment when the junior
counsel asked leave to address a few
words to the court The judge replied,
Il will hear you by and by, Mr. -"
The young man said: But, my
lord, it is on this point that l wish to
address your lordship."
Lord Guillamore rejoined Il will
hear you by and by, Mr.. -. Mean
while, for fear of accidents, I will di-
rect the jury to acquit your client
From Henry Drummond VOLTS
Rambling Recollections."
"Hogging corn" is a new method OF
feeding which has been tested by the
Minnesota Agricultural college, and in
forthcoming bulletin the system will
be explained and the result of the two
years experiments set forth. Hog.
ging corn" simply means that pigs are
turned into a field of corn where they
are allowed to eat the corn from the
stalks. In this way the cost of labor
in harvesting and husking the corn is
saved as we'll as the storage. Of
course where such a system is fol-
lowed hog-proof fence must be built.
but according to the experiments at
the college the cost Of erection was
Offset by the saving in labor. In addi-
ton to the saving in labor it is
claimed that the ground is fertilized
and stirred up by the roofing of the
hogs which puts 1t in better condition
for the next years crops. 1t is also
claimed that the hogs having free
range fatten quicker. Pigs weighing
about 125 pounds turned into the fields
showed gain of about IS pounds each
at the end of eight weeks.
The Winslow mail., 1908-10-03
KITCHEN c.
LITTLE THINGS THAT WILL
LIGHTEN LABOR.
Folding Settle One of the Greatest
Cconveniences-H Chair That
Will Be Much Appreciated
by Hard Worker.

A kitchen which must serve as a
maids sitting-roOm in the evening
should be made as comfortable and
attractive as possible. 1t can be a
blue and white room. Around the
hearth have blue and white tiles,
though the rest of the floor is of wood
and covered with a blue and white
linoleum. The walls may be painted
in buff, and the woodwork white, with
a hard enamel finish; the sink of
white porcelain. At the windows
have white muslin sash curtains.
A folding settle will be found OF
great convenience. When the back is
turned down, a table is formed, but
turned up a seat is made with high
back, long enough to accommodate
two persons. The top makes a good
ironing table. Beneath the seat is a
box large enough to hold ironing
sheet, holders, etc.
This table is of pine wood, and
takes stain readily, and is therefore
useful on the veranda or in the liv-
ing-room of simply furnished house.
If the kitchen is large enough, have a
rocker in it.
Another comfort in the kitchen is
high chair. 1t should be about three
or four inches higher than the or
binary chair. In it one can do all her
vegetable and fruit peeling, and some
of the ironing. This sort of 4 chair
will be greatly appreciated by many
tired maid.
In addition to the furniture already
mentioned, the well-appOinted kitchen
should contain a cabinet, which is
really a portable buffers pantry, and
for apartments where the space is
limited it is most valuable. In the
cabinet is room for all sorts of cook
ing crOckery, various drawers for the
materials used for baking and for food
that is to be cooked
Very useful for the Kitchen are the
brass or enameled candlesticks. They
are provided with large glass chin
neys to keep the flame from flicker
ing.
Useful also is table or wide shelf
covered with zinc, where hot cooking
utensils may be placed when taken
from the fire. 1t will be a great saw
ing to your enameled sink. Zinc is
easily kept clean by daily washing
with soap and hot water.
The Winslow mail., 1908-10-03
FOR IVORY-HANDLED KNIVES.
How They May Be Cleaned Without
Being Harmed.

Ivory-handled knives may be clean
ed in this way; coat the steel with
wax or paraffin, and immerse the han
dies in a solution of chloride of lime
and water, in the proportion of one
part of lime to four parts of water.
Leave the knives in this bath for a
day, then wash we'll with warm water
and wipe dry Remove the wax if the
bone is perfectly white and free from
stains.
Another way is to dip the handles
in a saturated solution of alum and
water for from one to three hours,
then wash and wipe dry. This latter
method is far preferable unless the
handles are very much darkened and
discolored. Polish the blades with
putty powder, using buffer wet with
alcohol This will not stain the ivory.
The Winslow mail., 1908-10-03
Additional Locals

]. T. Jacobson, superintendent
of the Harvey system from Albu-
querque to the Coast, was a
Winslow visitor Sunday.
The Winslow mail., 1908-10-03
His Advantage.

The man 10 does not talk isn't
likely to say the wrong thing.