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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-11

A Chicago girl recently left Chicago
precipjtately TO escape a foreign noble
man love Could not Mr. Charles +.
Blaney or Mr. Hal Reid work up this
episode into something worth while?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-11

Good morning. Mr. President. Welcome
20 our fair city,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-11

In seeking 90 account for that unusual
excitement on Mars, the astronomers
seem TO have overlooked the possibility
OF the Marian Democrats having won
a Presidential election.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-11
The Restless Dante.

~ AhFaAAFNN bAhAts
An interesting ghost story IS told OF
the house in Florence where Dante was
born. The house is occupied by a black
smith. whose shop was the bedroom or
tho poet Besides many mysterious noises
the smith was annoyed by the uncanny
conduct Of his implements. which had
the habit OF rising from where they had
been laid and placing themselves safely
out OF reach, causing some very explicit
remarks by the blacksmith and his at
PENDANTS the most alarming manifesto
ton OF the presence OF a clostIv visitor
made itself felt literally the other day.
a big hammer started mysteriouslv from
the bench and dealt the blacksmith q
heavy blow on the head, he saws. After
a few days of exciting episodes the in
habitants OF the house had had enough,
and the two assistants Of the blacksmith
who are believed 10 be powerful mediums
and the innocent cause Of these phe-
n0uena. decided 20 hold a seance. They
/ therefore summoned two other mediums
and sat down 20 discover the wishes OF
I tho spirit. which was evidently as much
disturbed as themselves. The spirit
/ obLgingIy compiled with their wishes
and on being summoned iH the usual way
revealed himself as the ghost o. the
poet Dante. and handed over 20 them a
piece Of parchment covered with writing
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-11
Huge Naval Expenditures.

The other powers follow Great Britain
I'm naval construction. Seven govern
ments are spending this year S6o400001l
on navies. Great Britain heads the list
with an expenditure Of Sl75,00Q00J; the
United States comes next, with $4,000,
600. and Germany follows, with $S700oo00
This war budget, without bloodshed
takes no account OF the lesser navies OF
Austrla-Hungary, Spain, Portugal, Hol-
land, Norway, Denmark, Turkey, Greece
Sweden. and the South American repub-
lies. all Of which are spending more
lavishly than ever before Austria-Hun-
gary, Brazil, and Argentina are having
Dreadnoughts constructed az a cost Of
Sl0,00l0O0 each. and even China IS send
ing out a commission Of investigation tC
determine what type Of battle ship sh,
shall have constructed for her by Euro
peen or American builders
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-11

A second report from the jungle says
the announced demise Of the colonel was
IAN absolute lie" Evidently the first
somewhat mollycoddIish denial did not
emanate from headquarters
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-11

President Taft is a registered citizen OF
Augusta. Ga: Beverly. Mass; Cincinnati,
Ohio, and Washington. D. c." says the
Philadelphia Press. Oh, well. as 20 that
he is William Howard Taft. l.. S. A.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-11

Surely. Prof. Matt Henson Is entitled
TO at least a seal brown leather medal!
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-11

An enthusiastic friend Of the President
threatens 10 send him a mluce PIE nine
feet in diameter for his Thanksgiving
dinner. Presumably. however, Capt
Archie Butt will be on guard
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-11

THE WASHlNGTU
one so lost to all sense Of
rational endeavor as 10 get IN a hun with
George Bailey.
In days of old. when knights were bold.
they wore heavy armor. Of course. Foot
ball would have been more in order then.
Times have changed. A Southern paper
hkened numerous recent utterances Of
Mr.. Taft TO those Of the late Grover /
Cleveland. and, far from arousing /
howl Of protest it made quite a hit
What has become OF the doctrine OF |
free raw material anyhow" inquiries |
the San Angelo CTex) Press-News. You
can search US.
The pro-Cook and the pro-Peary scien-
lists appear to be nothing quite so much !
as six OF one and half dozen of the !
other
Just as we suspected. nevertheless. Mr..
Taft got a broad smile. a large assort- !
ment Of applause. and a concerted. rever- |
berating Hello. Bmr" as he brushed by
Columbus. Ga.
A number Of Alabamians are enthusiast
tically for Gov. Conner for the Chinese |
mission. China is as far away from Ala
bama as anywhere else they could think
Of. OF course.
Mr.. William Allen White has grown 20
be so popular out in Kansas that all the
poets and near-poets OF the state are
dedicating their illusions 70 him What
a scrapbook Mr.. White would need were
he an Indiana product and resident
Paris may look mighty fine to "Marse
Henry" but we suspect a re-Democrat-
lied Kentucky looks pretty good. never
theless
The New York Globe calls the Astor
affair a 'gumshoe divorce" The name
FITS we'll II ought TO be permitted TO
grow rusty from persistent nonuse in the
future however.
Diplomatic Mr.. Taft got through both
North and South Carolina without com
hitting himself definitely ON the forever
alive Andrew Jackson's birthday Issue.
Good morning, Mr.. President, Welcome
70 our fair city,
In seeking 90 account for that unusual
excitement" on Mars, the astronomers
seem to have overlooked the possibility
OF the Marian Democrats having won
a Presidential election
A second report from the jungle says
the announced demise Of the colonel was
IAN absolute lie" Evidently the first
/ somewhat mollycoddlish denial did not
emanate from headquarters
President Taft is a registered citizen Of
Augusta. Ga: Beverly. Mass; Cincinnati,
Ohio, and Washington. d. c." says the
Philadelphia Press. Oh, well. as 20 that
he is William Howard Taft. L. S A.
Surely. Prof. Matt Henson Is entitled
/ 10 at least a seal brown leather medal
An enthusiastic friend Of the President
threatens 10 send him a mlnce pie nine
| feet in diameter for his Thanksgiving
I dinner. Presumably. however. Capt
Archie Butt will be on guard
I a Chicago girl recently left Chicago
/ precipitately Ito escape a foreign noble
mans love" Could not Mr. Charles +.
Blaney or Mr.. Hal Reid work up this
I episode into something worth ybUe2
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-11

a we'll dressed young woman got on
a Broadway car going north at Twenty
third street and handed the conductor a
shiny new half dollars said Charles W.
Bender Of New York. who is at the
Riggs.
Amt you got a nickel or a dime"
asked the conductor. but the young wom-
an only held out her hand for her change.
Reluctantly he handed her a quarter and
two dimes and then retired 10 the rear
platform, where he proceeded 90 bite az
the new coin He wasn't satisfied and
took out his knife 20 cut at it.
The young woman began TO get en-
barrassed and when the conductor en-
tered the car again she stopped HIM.
" IF you are not satisfied said she,
take the fare out Of this and she hand
ed him a $ bill
Apparently much relieved the con-
ductor gave her the new half dollar and
S495 in change. At the next corner the
young woman got on A block up the
street the conductor remembered that she
had not returned 70 him the change he
first gave her.
You'd better get familiar with new
money said a passenger"
The Newtown bee., 1909-10-15
GRAY'S PLAIN.
Personal Chat.

Mir and Mrs R. s. Wheeler have been visiting relatives in Pater son, N. J., this last week, returning on Monday evening.
 Miss Jessie R. Botsford spent Satur- day and Sunday with Miss Heather at R. s. Wheeler's.
 Howard and Edward Botsford spent Sunday with MT and Mrs Frederick W. Botsford at the Warner Homestead in Zo9r.
 Miss Grace Johnston has gore to As toria, l.. I.
 All the friends and neighbors who know Mrs Julia Sherman Hallock will be glad to know that she arrived safely at Portland, Ore, and all wish she may enjoy many years in the state where she has gone to make her home with her brother. Roger M. Sherman
 MT and Mrs G. G. Oakley and C. R. Merritt of Mamaroneck spent Sunday in Ioar. Their many frlenGs were glad to see them. Mir Oakley brought 20 books for the Zoar Library.
The Newtown bee., 1909-10-15
ROxburv.

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL NOTES.
 A large number of people from this place attended the Danbury fair during the week.
 Mrs Josephine Vorce has spent the last ten days in New Haven.
 Dr and Mrs Pons and George Buckingham and wife attended the Minor-Abercrombie wedding in St Marks church, Bridgewater, last Tuesday afternoon.
 Mrs Phillips, wife of Rev T. D, Phillips of the Methodist church, is expected home from summer spent in England with her mother.
 Sam Colt, the actor, spent Sunday in town.
 Everett Hurlburt was in town over Sunday.
 Phillip Wells of the New Milford Gazette spent Sunday with c. w, Hodge.
 The board of selectmen and the new town school board held their first meeting in the hall, Saturday evening.
 Mrs Leverett Castle is visiting her sister in Canaan.
 Harry Nett,eton and family Of Bridgeport spent last week with Mon roe Castle.
 A number of people from Roxbury attended the funeral of Stephen Morenouse at his late home in Wash ington, Friday afternoon. Adelaide Pons celebrated her 18th birthday by having small card party of three tables, Friday evening, October 0.
The Newtown bee., 1909-10-15
The NcWtoWn Fee NewtowG, Friday. October l5, 1908,
HOME NEWS.
MURRAH FOR popaINaToWN.
Name O. K.


 Bedding Ridge, Ct,, October 10, lBOb' NewtOwn Bee,
 Newt0wn, Conn,
 TO the Editor: In your issue of the Sth inst. there appears letter from one of V0uf readers under the caption Of "Reminiscences" having to do Whh the change of name of DOdgingt0wn to ans other name. It seems to me that this locality IS blest with names that are unique and charming, Many q visitor has exclaimed Wen enthusiasm over tne dellghtfulness of DodgingtoWn, Lone- town, Poverty Hollow, etc. Such nomen- clature Is rarely found. It's so suitable to the environments. Don't modernIze 1t by Lodgedale, WakeyIlle. etc. Those can be found everywhere. Let's stick to the old traditions. Blnghampton, N. Y., was at one time called Osceola or some such ladian name. and was after ward changed to its present name. aft- CT man named bingham, which sig niles nothing. save the aforesaid man was n large real estate holder. Could anything be more delightful than Jump Hill. ." Imagine changing that name to Cock or Peary Hill. even though 1t is steep and hard to asceru. Hoping to see further ideas expressed in your paper relative to dear old Dodgingtown. l am. Yours truly,-[L. O. Peck.
The Newtown bee., 1909-10-15
THE SMITH-MURRAY CO.
 Bridgeport, Conn.
Fav0rjte Andes Steel Ranges


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The Newtown bee., 1909-10-15

Black Taffeta-l9 inches wide, ex. cellent quality, bright lustre, desir' able fabric for Things and under skirts. 50c a yard.
 Black Peau de Cygne, ls inches wide, an excellent quality, soft finish and high lustre, one of the desirable fabrics of the season. 59c yard.
 Black Taffeta-19 inches wide, rich jet black, chiffon weight taffeta, bright and lustrous, splendid wear ing, and an exceptional Value-59c a yard.
 Black Peau de Cigne-2O inches wide, pretty cloth with a rich satin
The Newtown bee., 1909-10-15
uow's THIs2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re' ward for any ease of Catarrh that can not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 Y, J CHENEY & CO, Toledo, O,
 We, the undersigned, have known r. ], Cheney for the past lb years and be: lieye hin perfectly honorable In all business transactions and financially able 10 carry out any obligations made by his firm.
 WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN,
 Wholesale druggists, Toledo. O. Halls catarrh Cure Is taken inter. nally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75c per bottle, Sold by all druggists
The Newtown bee., 1909-10-15

There has been a general moving time in Sandy Hook the past week. Charles Trent, who occupied M. F. HouHhan's house, has moved into the house owned by lue New York Betting & Packing Co.,, just north of M. F. Houlihan's saloon. John Talty do well to call and see MT Shana. He have moved into the Lillis cottage just vacated by MT and Mrs William Terrill, who have moved into M. F. HoulihaE's house which MT Trent vacated.
The Newtown bee., 1909-10-15

36.inch Satin Stripe Prunella in Smoke, Marine, Wine, Navy and Roy al Blue, at 39c a yard.
 All-Wool Serge "RAYURE" an i'm. ported Satin Stripe Serge in Taupe, Reseda, Garnet, two shades of Navy, Brown and Black, at 75c yard.
 Satin Striped Serge, 40 inches wide, in Taupe, Raisin, Navy, two shades, Olive, Brown, Wine and Black S5c a yard.
 Satin Striped Prunella, 40 inches wide, in Taupe. Reseda, Peacock, Hunters Green, Navy and Black. Sl yard.
 5O-inch All-Wcol Broadcloth, in full line of New Fall colorings, in- cluding Black; actual value $l.25; price $1 yard.
The Newtown bee., 1909-10-15

cashmere finish, very bright, medium weight, pretty for one-piece or prin. cess dresses. 75c a yard.
 Black Messaline-l9 inches wide, a beautiful all-silk satin messaline, pretty for one-piece or Princess dress 59c a yard.
 Black Dress Taffeta-36 inches wide, a superior quality dress tafeta, medium weight, very brilliant black Sl yard.
 Black Peau de Soie-36 inches in width, extra quality, soft glove finish, plain weave, rich in appearance and a splendid wearing fabric. $l.05 a yd.
The Newtown bee., 1909-10-15

last week, at c, F, Brnns0n's,
 Mrs r, Mackenzie and Miss Is I.NWls have Faturned home after spending two weeks in New York City
 MT and Mrs Howard IIawley Of Bridgeport are visiting at F, Cr0futs,
 Mrs John 0llfy Is spending the week in New York City.
 Miss Clara .,Glt is visiting In Tor piugtOn,
The Newtown bee., 1909-10-15

4O-inch Lutina Finished Satin Prunella, in Smoke, Serke, Peacock, Myrtle, Navy and Black; will not spot with water; $1 yard.
 "D0NARA"Diagonal, this seasons latest novelty, in Electric, Olive, Wine, Navy Brown and Black. $l a yard.
 50 and 54 inch Worsted Suiting, in plain and fancy stripes; all the new colorings, such as Beaver, Mul. berry, Reseda, Wood Green, Brown, Navy and Black, excellent fabrics for tailored costumes. $1.25 and $l.50 a yard.
 Satin Prunella, AS inches wide. Navy, Cadet, Reseda, Raisin, Smoke, Olive and Black. Excellent wearing quality, at $1.50 yard.
The Newtown bee., 1909-10-15
IMPROVEMENTS AT PosTQFrIcE
More Room For The Public.

Postmaster w. M. Reynolds has his completed at the Post office, and is now using the whole first floor of the building for the office All the front ais for use of the public and the rear part for the postmaster and his assistants use in caring for the mails. He has now one of the most convenient and roomy postoffices in these parts outside of the cities and he is greatly to be congratulated on the success of the change. The public will appreciate the extra room and the improved conditions.
The Newtown bee., 1909-10-15

If you want the best remedy on the market for constipation, ask your druggist for. G. w. Clarke's Veget- able Liver Pills. They regulate the liver thereby removing the cause of constipation, which makes cure in- evitable. See his advertisement in another column.
The Newtown bee., 1909-10-15
West Bedding.
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

NEWS OF THE WEEK. Miss Curtpatrick is entertaining com pany from New York City.
 George Corell of New York spent Sun day at J. Ollry's.
 Mrs John Sowarby and daughter. Miss Ethel, of New York were in town re- gently.
 Mrs M. Picket and granddaughter. Helen, of Danbury, spent a few days,
The Newtown bee., 1909-10-15
THE SMITH-MURRAY co.
 New Fall Silks.

Our Autumn Display of New Silks is at its height Each individual offering of especial importance to some one-perhaps to you.
 Qualities are right and prices unusuaylow considering character of Silks.
The Newtown bee., 1909-10-15

Fred Duncombe of New York City is spending 10 days iii town, the guest of his aunt, Mrs G. F. Dun cOmbe.
The Newtown bee., 1909-10-15

A. E. Brinton and Miss Alkaline Hurd paid a flying visit to New Mil ford, Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1909-10-15

George A. Northrop, the genial car penter is putting new foundations and new sills under his house at the head of Newtown Street and is making other improvements on his residence.
The Newtown bee., 1909-10-15

w. G. Hard returned. Monday. after 2 visit with his daughter Mrs Bedient. at NorWalk
The Newtown bee., 1909-10-15

Miss Edna Lowell is visiting her grand father in Sharon.
The Newtown bee., 1909-10-15

Mrs w. G. Hard passed Tuesday in DanburV.
The Newtown bee., 1909-10-15
Piano Tuning.

Max A. Grass, well known piano tuner of Bridgeport, Conn, formerly of Stein way & Sons, Mfgr., N. Y, and successor of late Fred Beyer, will be pleased to attend to your piano tuning. Orders may be left at The Bee office, Newtown. Will be in Newtown every month. Bridgeport address. 43S West Avenue.
The Newtown bee., 1909-10-15
Dress Goods.

All the latest weaves and Colorngs in Fall Dress Goods' Special Values for this week.
Evening star., 1909-05-09

his home In Washington after spending
a couple Of weeks with friends near town.
Miss Matte Abney Of Charleston, W.
Va. who attended the Payne Mcclure
wedding last week, has gone to Staunton,
Va, to visit Misses Anne and Sue Bell.
Mrs. Herbert Berrian who has been
visiting at Wheatiand, the home of Mr..
Joseph A. Miller, near town.. has returned
to Washington.
Mr.. Frank Massey of Washington spent
several days at his home in Winchester
this week.
Mr.. Fl. D. Fuller has returned from a
business trip to Washington.
Mr.. Lucien Carr, sr.. of Cambridge.
Mass. arrived this week to spend the
summer at the home of his son, Mr..
Lucien Carr, jr.. in West End.
Misses Virginia Schmitt and Sallie
Clover of Woodstock left on Wednes-
day to visit friends in Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F. Page and son
and Mrs. II. J. Warthen of Washington
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. n. s. j.
Strider at Charles Town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles WorthinSton and
son of New York are visiting the formers
mother in Jefferson.
Miss Julia Lucas has returned from
Nashville, Tenn, where she spent several
months visiting her sister, Mrs. William
Matthews.
Mrs. c. NJ. Hesser and son of Washing
ton, who have been visiting relatives at
Charles Town. have returned home, ac-
companied by Mrs. Mason Hesser.
Mrs. Harriet Hess and daughter. Miss
Lillian Hess of New York, have arrived
at Halltown. Jefferson county. where
they will spend the summer with reia-
tives and friends
Mr.. John kephart of Washington has
been spending some time visiting friends
in Jefferson county.
DR.. A. II. S. Rouse has gone on an
extended visit to Oregon.
Mr.. Peter III. Mayo. who has been
spending some time at Powhatan. his
country place near wildwood. Clarke
Evening star., 1909-05-09
WARRENTON SOCIETY.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

/ Special Correspondence OF The Star.
WARRENTON. Va, May I. 1909
| AS all big elections take place on
! Tuesdays" the election for master OF
hounds by the Warrenton Hunt Club was
! postponed from May until May 4. The
meeting took place in the basement of the
courthouse. The attendance was full.
The following board of governors was
elected: Messrs. r. r. Satterlee, John s..
Gaines. j. X. Maddux, Gen. B. d. Spill
man. U. D. Benner. Mr.. Maddux re-
ceived II votes. Mr.. Wilbur 10. There
is no doubt that Mr.. James K. Maddux
will be master of hounds. The other of
ficers elected were Mr.. Blair Johnson,
president, and Mr. w. S. Sewers, secre-
tary and treasurer.
Mr. W. N. Wilbur of Philadelphia pur-
chased of Mr.. John Ramey a tract of $50
acres at SIS per acre, lying between the
reservoir and Mr.. Richard Wallach's
home.
Miss Dupont. who has been visiting Miss
Maize Stcne, left for Washington Thurs
day morning. accompanied by Miss Stone.
Mrs. Billy Hayes. two sons and Miss
Hayden of Long Island reached Warren
ton Wednesday night and are guests of
Mrs. Hugh Hamilton.
Mrs. Grenville Gaines and Miss Eliza
beth Gaines returned home Thursday
after a pleasant stay in Washington city.
Mrs. Gwyn Thompkins, who has been
visiting in Baltimore, returned to her
country home, Glen Burnie Farms.
Wednesday. and leaves on Sunday for
Canada. where she will spend the sum-
mer.
Miss Jennie Jeffries. daughter of Mr..
Brown Jeffries, and Mr.. Henry Fox were
married at the Warrenton Baptist par
sonaSe May l, Rev. +. Fl. Boston per-
forming the ceremony.
Mrs. Beulah Kaughman and daughters.
Esther and Erie, have returned to their
Warrenton home.
Mrs. Calf Smith, Mrs. Graham, Miss
Mary Bringhurst and Mr.. Edward Bring
hurst. who have been the house guests Of
Mrs. I4ucien Keith of Warrenton have re-
turned to their homes in Wilmington,
Del.
Rev. James Cannon will preach the
commencement sermon at the closing of
the Remington High School May L.. Mr.
Cannon Is president of the Blackstone In
stitute. The final exercises will be held
In Parish Hall May 13, at which time five
gold medals will be given to the scholars
who have made the highest general aver
age in the different grades. Five citizens
of Remington offer these medals.
Evening star., 1909-05-09

county. has returned to Richmond. ac-
companed by his sister-in-law. Mrs. T.
II. B. Randolph OF Clarke.
Miss Pearl Luttrell has gone to Falls
Church. Va, to visit relatives.
daughter Miss Mary Garvin of Clarke
county, have returned from a visit to
friends in Washington and Charles Town.
W. Va.
Cards have been issued for the marriage
of Miss Laura Alice Robinson. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Wiili4fn T. Robinson Of
Clearbrook. to Mr.. Joseph l.. Joliffe Of,
Stephenson. Va, which is to take place
at the home of the brides parents We'd
nesday. May L..
Mrs. William Cave Of Washington came
this week to attend the funeral of her
mother, Mrs. w. D. Hickman, at Canter-
burg.
Miss Clara Weems left yesterday for
Washington to resume her studies IN
school. having recovered from serious
illness of appendicitis.
Mrs. George T. Tyler and daughter
Miss Julia Tyler. have gone to Morris
town, N. j.. TO spend some time visiting
their son and brother, Rev. b. i. Tyler.
rector of the Protestant Episcopal Church
Of the Redeemer.
Mrs. Charles w. Beall of Derwocd
Montgomery county. Nd, i Wis ting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George n. Her
bert, at their home on Peyton street.
Mrs. ]. f. Spurrier aud daughter. Miss
Amy Spurrier. have been visiting friends
in Washington and Baltimore this week.
Miss Lucille Weems went to Washington
this week on a visit to friends
Messrs. William knight of Kansas City,,
Mo- and Owen knight of ST Joseph. NO.. ).
have been spending the past week at
their former home in this city, on
count of the illness and death of their
mother Mrs. Octavia .. Knight :
Mrs Louis ROBBERS left this week for
her home i'm st. Louis, Mo-, after spend-..
ing some time in this city OH account OF 7
the illness of her daughter Miss Dolly
Cnnfinued ON Fifth Pagel !.
Evening star., 1909-05-09
Palmer on Rife Board.

Lieut.. Commander Leigh C.. Palmer OF
the navy has been appointed a member
of the national board for the promotion
of rife practice, in place of Lieut. Com
mander George b. Bradshaw of the navy.
ordered to other duty. !,