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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
INSTANCES OF LONGEVITY.
Many Gases Of Old Age Figure in
the News.
From the New York Tribune

From the New York Tribune.
somewhat noteworthy feature of re-
cent news has been the considerable num-
Der of reports of deaths of persons of ex-
traordinary age. We have not kept an
account of them. but we should think it
judicious to estimate that in the last two
or three months there have been an
OF the deaths in this country
alone of more than a dozen, perhaps a
score. of persons who were reputed to
have passed the century mark by several
years. some of them by many years. We
have no doubt that some Of these re-
ports were accurate. Others were prob
ably inaccurate. as there is reason to sus-
pect a large proportion of extreme longev-
ity records have been in modern times.
Indeed, we are compelled to believe this,
else we should be driven to the unwel-
come conclusion that with all our ad-
vances in civilization and in sanitary
science the duration Of human life was
steadily decreasing. For with all last
dead. these times cannot compare in that
respect with those of century ago.
Thus in the first quarter Of the nine
teenth century there were circumstantial
reports and records Of the deaths in the
then comparatively small United States
Of 100 persons. each more than 10 wears
old. twenty OF them more than 125 and
one reaching the age of 80 years. and
thus almost rivaling the age attributed to
the historic "Old Parr." of Shropshire.
England. who died In 1885 at the reputed
age Of 152. Many OF these were negro
slaves and Indians. concerning whose ages
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
Slaves Of Fashion.
m the Kansas City Journal.

from the Kansas City Journal.
Men say in their boastfulness that thew
are not Slaves of fashion," and that they
wear what they want to-" and all that
sort Of thing: but just the same these
very lords of creation are. strictly speak
ing. more slaves than their plumed sis
tiers. \ man will not confess II, but he
IS so much the victim of the arbitrary de-
crees of fashion that he merely takes
what the taller gives him. with seldom a
cheep of protest. He walks into his tailor
and explains awkwardly that his wife has
ordered him 10 get new suit He is not
willing even to take the responsibility of
initiating proceedings. He Is shown a
number of fabrics suited to his person
and his pocket and when he sees some
thing he thinks he might like he orders
II with embarrassed expedition.
Now. d woman would have spent hours
at that work. She would have visited at
least a dozen different tailors; would have
compared values and varieties: would
have studied styles in the streets and in
the shops, and would have consumed a
day pr two in deciding how the garments
should be made. But when she had fin
ished she would have impressed her indi-
viduality upon her dress-a thing that the
man never thinks of doing. She is not
the slave of fashion-she's fashions part
ner and running mate. Man is the only
real slave in the premises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
ROCKVILLE, MD.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, February 49, 1909.
A Westminster League has been organ
lied by members of the Rockville Pres
byterian Church with the following off,
GERS: President. Duncan Smith: vice
president. George Earle. jr; secretary.
Miss Laura NJ. Higgins: treasurer, Mrs
Joseph Reading. The entertainment COM
mittee consists of Roger j. Whiteford.
chairman. and Misses Laura Higgins
Lucy Smith and Ethel Liddane and Mrs
George p. Henderson.
The annual convention of the farmers
of Montgomery county will be held at
Sandy Spring next Tuesday. Mortimer O.
Stabler of Spencerville will preside and
Alfred c. Tolson of Colesville and Samuel
Thomas of Ednor will act as secretaries
The use of lime commercial fruit raising.
feeding of cattle and farm economics are
the topics for discussion by Charles F.
Kirk, DIR. Francis Thomas, T. j. Lea and
others
A valentine party at the Montgomery
Country Club last Saturday evening was
largely attended. Games of various kinds
were played and refreshments were serv-
ed Vocal and instrumental music added
TO the evenings entertainment The at
fair was in charge of the entertainment
committee of the club. of which Mrs.
Thomas NJ Talbot is chairman for Feb
ruary.
The congregation of the Mount Zion
IodptiSt SHultH DIT BEANIE, tnlS county.
Is arranging to erect house of worship.
1t is stated that work upon the structure
will be started within the next few weeks
The plans are for pebble dash building
with slate roof to cost about $1,000 The
building committee of which Cyrus
keiser is chairman. has collected in cash
and subscriptions about $1,000
large audience witnessed THE Col
lege Girls. presented in the opera house
last evening under the auspices of the En-
worth League of the Southern Methodist
Church. The program included readings
and Rotations by Miss Marian Nichols
and vocal and instrumental music by
Misses Mary e. Brown and Rachel Nor
ton all OF Richmond, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
NEVER USED A TELEPHONE.
London Judges Somewhat Singular
Claim to Fame.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
The cable tells us that a certain Lon
don judge boasts that he never has used
telephone. We forbear to give his
name. because 1t is incomprehensible that
such a stupid blockhead occupies even a
subordinate place upon the London bench.
1t is farthings to sovereigns that this
Southwark judge eats with his knife and
never has used a napkin at his meals.
Indeed. in some Of the high-priced Lon
don restaurants Englishmen are not
served with napkins unless they especially
order them. Then they are notified that
they will be charged "tuppence extra" for
the luxury! Most Americans are supplied
with serviettes, without inquiry, but the
napkin is always charged in the bill.
Why should one marvel at the dull stu
pidity of a Southwark judge when there
is not telephone used in the Bank Of
England? Indeed. the number Of tele-
phones used in New York is almost
double that installed in dear oil Lunnon.
don't cher know. The few Anglo
maniacs still permitted to live among us
ought to affect the same sort Of primi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
PERSONNEL BOARD NO MORE
ABOLISHED BY ORDER OF SEC
RETARY CoRTELYoU.
For Forty Years It Has Conducted
Examinations for Treasury De-
partment Promotions.

Secretary Cortelyou has issued an order
abolshing the personnel board of the
Treasury. an institution forty years old.
and disseminating examinations for pro-
motions conducted In the past by Theo-
dore DeI.and as examiner. Assistant Sec
rotary Coolidge. Mr.. DeLand. Chief Clerk
Ludlow and Appointment Clerk Lyman
constituted the board.
The action of the Secretary has been a
great surprise throughout the depart
ment, as it was generally supposed that
the board or committee was a fixture for
all time. This board absolutely dominated
promotions in the department., meeting at
frequent intervals to pass upon recon-
mendations The work of the board was
approved by the assistant secretary in
charge of personnel. Hereafter promo
lions will be made by direction of the
three assistant secretaries. each having
jurisdiction over the employees in his re-
speCtive territory The portion of the
official order dealing with the new con-
dition of affairs is as follows:
'All official business relating TO the
personnel of the public service under con-
troll of the Treasury Department in which
appointments are made by the President
or by the Secretary of the Treasury. Is
hereby assigned 10 the division of appoint
ments to be conducted under the supervis-
ION OF tne secretary anu tltt tHIcc dSSiSt-
ant secretaries. each assistant secretary
having oversight of such branch or
branches of business may be assigned
TO him. All letters. papers and other mat
ter received in the division of mails and
files. relating to the personnel. will be
entered and sent to the division of APP
pontmentS
Heads of bureaus and offices, and
chiefs of division of the Secretarys Office
will in future make recommendations in
-r;f iY1,y to atar nf
for promotions or other changes of per-
sonnet in their respective offices and divis-
ions. and will forward such recommended
tons To the chief of the division of APP
pointments. by whom they will be submit
ted with any information or advisory
comment pertinent to the case. to the as
sistant secretary having supervision of the
bureau. office or division from which they
severally come, who will submit them to
the Secretary for action.
The bureaus. offices and divisions not
assigned to any assistant secretary shall
for these matters be considered to be
under the supervision Of the assistant sec
rotary hitherto acting as chairman Of the
committee on the personnel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
-oorpa Washington Monument Associa-

George Washington Monument Associa-
tion announced today that the work or
making roads in George washington
Park will be commenced shortly. He ex-
poets to have all the roads competed Dy
the day set for the dedication Oh tue pdIA'
April 30 next.
The Relief Hook and Ladder Fire Com
pany has appointed the following commit
tee to cooperate with the George Wash
ington Monument ASSOCIATION ia LOT the
nection with the dedication of the park:
F.. Stuart Smith, J. d. Webster and X.
H. Latham.
Dispute Over Dog.
A dispute over the ownership of a dog
was responsible for the appearance of john
son Traynham, colored in the police court
TODAY. A ]. Bison, it was claimed. owned
the canine. Justice Cation acquitted the
accused. and directed that the dog be
turned over to Mr.. Bison.
= F. l.. Slaymaker. real estate dealer, has
sold the three-story brick store and dwell
ing on the south side of King street be-
tween Fairfax and Royal streets to Mrs.
Lena Maders. who will shortly occupy
the same The property formerly be-
longed to the estate OF the late Henry
Strauss.
Frances Henderson. infant daughter CT
John and Ida Henderson. died yesterday
morning at the home of her parents. Slo
Franklin street. The funeral occurred
this afternoon, with burial in Bethel Gem
etery.
Arrangements have been made by kav-
anaugh Council Daughters Of Isabella,
for a euchre party, which will be given
this evening at the Young Mems Sodality
Lyceum Hall
Considerable business of a routine ma
ture was disposed of last night at a meet
ing of Alexandria Lodge OF Elks..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
Study of Medicine in Far East.

From the London Globe.
The objection shown by the court at
Picking to accept the aid of European
surgeons during the illness Of Chinas late
rulers does not seem to be shared by the
people Of Hanoi in Indo-China. Here il
seems that the French have established
WITH considerable success q school of
medicine. There are ninety students en-
rolled, SONS studying the science from the
human standpoint. some qualifying as
veterinary surgeons, while a number of
young women have entered as obstetric
students. One lady who has qualified has
been signally successful in charge of a
hospital for the poor at Phuly. Eight out
OF ten of the students come from Cochis
China.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
tive customs They ought only to shoot

tive customs They ought only to shoot
on st. Stephens day. and to install the
Hocktide games o. Hungerford. And, in
view of the constant discords that are
occupying SO much space in the news.
papers to the detriment Of real news from
all parts Of the world. some one among
them ought to revive the Dunmow fitch,
pretty thought under which a fitch OF
bacon was bestowed upon each married
couple that had contrived to live to.
gether for year and day after the wed.
ding without a quarrel. Some broad.
minded philanthropfst who Is shocked by
the growing frequency of divorce, should
transplant this pretty custom to our land.
We already have the guys" on Thanks
giving day. The "mummers.'' diversion
for aged mendicants. will doubtless appea,
upon our thoroughfares before many
years. It is so delightful to initiate the
customs of that dear old England" They
are "a droll people," those English. That's
what the French say. and they under.
stand their neighbors across the channel
much better than we do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
Stone Eaters.

From the London Globe.
Sir James Ross in the course of his
travels noted curious fact with regard
TO the penguin. namely. the habit of swal-
lowing stones. In one specimen he found
ten pounds weight of quartz granite and
trap. Other animals, reptiles, fishes and
mammals exhibit the same strange fancy
In paper contributed to the proceedings
OF the Bristol Naturalists' Society W. H.
Wicks has collected number of facts
connected with such stomach stones The
fact noted by Mr.. Wicks that the pebbles
are usually white quartz is interesting
but does not appear TO throw any light on
the strange habit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
a certain age, take a pride in their length

OF life which may easily lead them. per-
haps unconsciousy. to exaggerate 1t. AS
for the written records Of births baptisms.
ETC.. upon which reliance is placed. they
have too often been found untrustworthy
to permit implicit acceptance of their
testimony. On the whole. reports of lives
prolonged much beyond the century mark
are to be received with much caution, II
not with outright skepticism.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-25
cHELsEA's PuRsER
Believed Story Told by Man Who Is
Believed to Be Crook and Loaned
Him Money.

A clue in connection with the theft
of the gold watch from the apartment
of Landlord Frank f. Parker of the
Crocker house, New London, came to
light Thursday night, when 1t was
discovered that a fellow who gave his
name as Edward Robbins, has turned
over a watch and ring to the purser
OF the steamer Chelsea, in return for
few dolarls. The fellow appeared at
the company's office in New London,
and told story of having been en-
ployed at the Croker house for nine
years, and that his wife being i'll, he
was pressed for funds and was going
TO take. her to the home of relatives
in New York.
The fellows story worked on the
feelings of the purser and the money
was given, while the jewelry was
turned over to the purser as security.
The incident occurred Monday night
and since then the fellow has not APP
peared to claim the property. The fol-
lowing day the theft occurred from
Landlord Parker's room. Thursday
night the purser visited the Croker
house and learned that the fellows
story was untrue. A description of
the fellow tailed identicaally with that
of the person who pawned the Parker
time piece at a Golden street loan Of
fee. Undoubtedly the fellow is a crook
and is working of stolen property in
New London or nearby towns.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-25
OBITUARY.
Capt. Orlando shirIe,

Capt. Orlando Shirley, one of the
Oldest seafaring men in Stonington.
died Wednesday evening at his home
in Stonington after an Illness of sew
eral weeks from rheumatism and a
complication of diseases. He was 10
years old and native of Stonington.
Up to within a few years. when his
advanced age interfered with activity
in his work. Captain Shirley was well
known along this part Of the coast as
pilot. He was thoroughly acquaint-
ed With these waters and for some
distance up and down the coast. In
the '70s he was engaged in sailing of
yachts and the vessels in which he
was master at different times were
winners In several races. Up to within
a few weeks of the time Of his death
he made daily visits along the water
front, where he was known by every
body, and will be missed
There survive him his wife, Ave
daughters and two sons.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-25
THE cAssIDY-BIeeY WEDDING.
Celebrated at San Francisco on Sep
TENDER 9TH in st. 6rigid's Church.

The wedding OF Miss Regina Biggy
eldest daughter of the late chief OF
police. William Buggy, and Ensign
Richard L. Cassidy of the United
States torpedo boat Paul Jones took
place Tuesday, Sept. 7th at noon in St
Brigid's church in San Francisco Cal
The wedding was attended ONLY by the
relatives and closest friends of the
couple.
The bride wore a travelling suit OF
bus t~C&ccloth with a picture hat
and carried shower bouquet of lilies
OF the valley while her only attendant,
MISS Margaret Burns, was also gowned
IN b'uc with hat to match her cos
tune The bride was given in mar
rage by her brother, John Biggy En-
sign Leonard, q. S. ~, classmate of
the bridegroom and graduate of An
aIclIs. acted as best man.
Fhe impressive marriage service was
read BY Rev. Francis Harvey of Menlo
Park. Ensign Cassidy is the son of
DIR. and Mrs. Patrick Cassidy of Nor
WITCH, Conn. Their gift to the bride
was an amethyst and pearl brooch.
The young couple have gone to Del
Monte and will pass the honeymoon in
southern California, and will then leave
for Seattle, where Ensign Cassidy will
join his ship.
The bride is a graduate of the Do
m;n'can convent at San Rafael and
has tia1 eled in Europe and is attrae-
five ar.5 popular.
Congratulations by wire from the
east were received from friends Of the
courle
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-25
FUN ERALS.
Robert Porteous.

On Thursday afternoon at 2.30
O'Clock the funeral of Robert Porteous
was held from the home of his brother
in Paramount street, there being a
large number of relatives and friends
in attendance including relatives from
out of town and employees of the Por-
teous & Mitchell Co., the store having
been closed from one until four r'c:cck.
The services were conducted by Rev.
Dr. I.eweliyn PRATT. assisted by Rev. z.
S. Worcester Of Broadn ay Cyngrega-
tiod,al church. There were many
beautiful floral forms. The bearers
We're James Gordon, A. ]. Wells and
William Noodle of Hartford, John B.
Porteous Of Portland, Me-. Louis Por-
teous and Archibald Mitchell, Jr., of
this city. Burial was in Yantic GEM
etery where a committal service was
read In attendance from cut Of town
We're Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. Murray,
Willimantic, Mrs. W. B. Hislop and
Miss Jessie Hislop of Auburn. n. Y;
JOHN B. Porteous, Portland; Mr.. and
Mrs b. M. CroswaitEe, New York:
Peter Murray, Springfield; Graham
H1sJop, New London. snd David Rob-
ertson of Stafford Springs.
Henry Allen & Son had charge of
the arrangements.
Charles =. WhaIey.
On Friday afternoon the funeral of
Charles F. Whaley was held from the
rooms of Funeral Director eager, there
being many relatives and friends in
attendance. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. G. H. Ewing, pastor of
the Norwich Town Congregational
church. There were handsome floral
forms and the bearers were Dwight
L. Underwood, H. L. Warrington, AL
bert w. Lillibridge and William La
Pierre. Burial was in Yantic cemetery
where a committal service was read.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-25
Report of Delegate ch.pmsn.

Fran Chapman. delegate from Nor
W1ch Stationary Engineers associa-
tion, No. g. to the national convention
at Columbus. Ohio, made his report
Friday night at the regular meeting of
the l)cal association in the Bill block.
This was given at length and in fine
form, making the meeting one of the
most interesting the association has
held in some time. The national con-
vention is to meet next year in Roch-
ester The local received one new
member and had one application AT
the melting Friday night.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-25

/ North China mission, who is supported
by the Mt. Holyoke alumnae. There
was another from Turkey which told
of conditions there, and Mrs. J. NJ.
Huntington further spoke of Van, Tur-
key, always a topic which has the
attention of the delegates in this dis
trict. Another very bright letter was
from Miss MCGOWAN, who has just
gone out to North China. and told how
things looked to the American just
arriving there.
A devotional service conducted by
Mrs. ]. Holland Larrabee OF Norwich,
concluded the morning session.
The lunch hour followed, the ladies'
of the church furnishing coffee and
the delegates bringing basket lunches.
The afternoon session lasted about an
hour and was principally taken by
Mrs. James H. Pettee of Okayama
Japan. with a description of an or
phanage in which she and her hus-
band are specially interested and
where they have about 420 children
to care for. She strongly impressed
the delegates with the important work
that Is to be done there.
The benedictiop in closing was pro-
nounced by Rev. Mr. Kellogg, former
pastor of the church.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-25
W0MAN'S BOARD OF MISSIONS
Eastern Connecticut Branch Held Quarterly Meeting
Lebanon-Interestins Reports and Addresses

At the Brick church in Lebanon on
Friday. the quarterly meeting Of the
Eastern Connecticut Branch of the
Woman's Board, congregational
missionary society, was held with
morning and afternoon sessions and
"a delegates registered. The morning
session began at 10 and the afternoon
at l o'clock. y = :
The president, Miss Abby G. Willard
or Colchester, called the meeting to
order for the opening hour prompts
on time. The principal features of
the morning session were two Silver
bay reports given by Miss Emeline
smith of New London and Miss AIic.
Bishop of Bozrah. Both presented the
matter In such vivid way that hear
Ing their reports was declared to be
the next best thing to being at Silver
Bay. Miss Smith also gave her report
as recording secretary, and Miss Alice
Z. Learned of New London gave the
treasurers report, showing good con-
tributions and good balance on hand.
The reading Of letters from mission
aries was a valuable item in the pro-
gramme and was listened to with close
attention. Especially absorbing was
the letter of Miss Alice Brown of the
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-25
SUIT FOR s25.
Justice Smiddy Reserved His Decision
in the Browning Miner Case.

At 10 o'clock Friday morning be-
fore Justice of the Peace William
Smiddy at the home Of the justice in
Palmertown, the suit of Charles r..
Browning of MontviAe VS.. Charles 10.
Miner of Preston City was heard. At
torney Barnes appearing for the plain
tiff and Attorney Stewart defending.
Mr.. Browning sold the defendant a
grinding machine last January and has
as yet received no pay. The defend
ant claimed that he was to try il
before paving and his claim was that
the machine did not work perfectly
The suit was for s.25 and the Justice
reserved h4r A~rt~AaD-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-25
PARTISAN MILLINERY.
Choicest Of Imported Models offered
Fastidious 6uyers-A Hint to Shop
pers.

Cooler weather Is coming.
That will mean a demand for fall
hats.
There viii be brisk shopping TODAY
and many of the choice creations will
be purchased by fastidious buyers.
Here are some attractive models
noted on Friday:
A cavalier shape in musforJ MORE
trimmed with Persian and velvet
striped ribbon and black aigrette.
An olive bronze panne turban. the
crown shirred in star shape. its trim
ming wings in tone of green.
tricorne model in black beaver
with long white plumes, held in place
by a military rosette of gold cloth.
A fashionable bathing cap" shape.
in leaf panne, with velvet drape and
loops
Brown sailor with rolling brim
draped crown of messaline satin
green and brown ostrich feathers.
Look for these and equally stylish
hats today while on your shopping
rounds.
The millinery advertisements in The
Bulletin show where they are to be
found.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-25

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Coughs. colds. Group. hemorrhages and
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