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Evening star., 1909-08-20
bred .trotting and pacing horses, several
lnyers of the snort owning aS high as

bred .trotting and pacing horses, several
lovers of the sport owning as high as
eight and ten horses famous for matinee
performances. There were a number of
these from New York Ohio and other
states, the owners of which found 1t
feasible to drive on the Potomac speed
way nearly all through the winter with
out injuring their stock. This was due
to the formation of the roadbed which
was built with crushed cinders rolled and
SO treated that made sure and safe foot
ing and was at the same time so plia BILE
that many horsemen pronounced it the
best stretch of speedway in the country,
and this was proved by the fact that
many horses whose tendons were in such
condition that they could not be worked
on hard roadbedS went around SO long
as they were used thereon.
Some of the Enthusiasts.
On matinee days the horses belonging
to many prominent Washingtonians and
gentlemen from other cities participated
in the events, the contests being for rib
hons, cups and horse or carriage equip
ment.
Among those who frequented the origi-
nal speedway were Lieut.. Gen. Nelson A.
Miles, James D. Yeomans, Col. Thomas
w. Symons, Jessie Brown, E. E. Taylor
and Everett E. Taylor, jr., p. V. DeGraw.
E. FL. Droop, Commander Cameron Wins
low, Gen. F. c. Ainsworth. exRepresen-
tative L. E. Payson, Thomas F. Walsh,
John III. Gheen. Henry Lansburgh. Mr..
Auerbach. Mr.. Ross, Mr. Neumeyer, Mr..
Callahan. Mr.. Becker. Mr.. Chunn, Mr..
C0rby, Mr.. Keane, Mr.. Marshall, Mayor
Reyburn of Philadelphia, Mr.. McCauley,
Mr.. Steubener. Mr. Wickersham. Repre-
sentative Sherwood of Ohio. Mr.. Eur
horst, DIR. Stoutenburgh. L. D. Sale, Jo-
seph Saks and Charles McDermott.
The revival of the speedway is due to
the purpose of Col Cosby. commissioner
Of public buildings and grounds. to sup
ply In Potomac Park as near as may be
every possible character of outdoor sport
and recreation. and who. through his en-
thusism in that direction, caused a re-
newal Of the permit to use the driveway,
and to the District Commissioners
through the instrumentality of Commits
sioner West. upon whose Initiative it be-
came possible at this time to- reclaim the
old roadbed, which while unused became
overgrown with weeds and grass. which
Is to be cleared by the District road work
ers in recognition of the former expendi-
lures hS the citizens Of Washington.
Evening star., 1909-08-20

Say. Wickes. that umbrella you lent
me yesterday leaked. so badly that 1 got
soaked going home"
Yes. and that cigar you gave me
drove the other members out of the
ub."-Judge.
Evening star., 1909-08-20

'This boy was born in log cabin. His
favorite pastime Is to cut down cherry
trees which he also splits into rails"
"Good enough. Now let him pick out
the right college to graduate from and
he can't help being President -'.--Louisvillo
uriar-Iournal
Evening star., 1909-08-20
For Amateur Cooks.

In preserving watermelon riqd peel
off the green part and cut In thin
strips. For five pounds of rind put one
quart of water and a pint of vinegar
over the fire. When it comes to q scaId
add the rind. boil ten or twelve min
utes, remove with a skinner and drain
Have ready a sirup, allowing three and
half pounds Of sugar to a pint Of
water. Let 1t come to a good boh, skim
and add the strips Of melon with two
ounces of green ginger, cleaned and
sliced. Cook about three-quarters Of an
hour-or until tender enough to pierce
with straw. Remove the melon strips
with a skinner and lay on a platter.
Continue boiling the sirup until re-
duced to one-half. Put the melon in
glass jars, excepting what you wish To
dry to use in place of citron. and 0if
the jars to overflowing with the boiling
sirup.
watermelon rind is excellent made
into 4 sweet pickle. Cook the strins of
melon In clear water until nearly
tender, then remove with a skinner
and drain. Make spiced pickle. aJIow
ing to every eight pounds of melon a
pint of vinegar and three pounds Of
sugar. Mix together a half teaspoonfuI
each or ground cloves and mace and !,
teaspoonful each OF cinnamon, ginger
and allspice. Tie in a cheeseciofh Ia :.
and add to the Sirup. Cook the moIon
i'll the sirup until tender, remove tha
melon and cook the sirup until reduca,i
to one-half. Put into jars and seal
while scalding hot.
Tasty Ways to Serve Watermelon.
Cut the melon in halves Ienrthwtse
and scoop out the red heart in hair
globes, using a large spoon ana a ro-
tary motion. Chill, pile on a bed Of
grape leaves and serve. Or slice in
rather thick slices. stamp out with a
cookie or sandwich cutter and Serve
on platter lined with leaves.
To Chill a Melon.
Where one has a small refrigerator
and no cellar it often becomes q oues-
tion how to chill q large melon. Oao
good way is to put the melon in a tub
Of water, cover with a piece Of sack
Ing. letting the ends hang In the wa
ter. The evaporation chills the melon.
Another way is to cut the red meat
keeping the pieces whole. Pack these
in half-gallon glass fruit jars screw W
tightly and set in the refrigerator Dr..
Serve the ice-cold pieces on individual
plates. with garnish of leaves.
Evening star., 1909-08-20
To Chill q Melon.

The summer has found many dresses
made extremely sheer, though not. trans
parent The sheerness Is blurred and is
a ! far more modest arrangement than
openwork yokes.
Evening star., 1909-08-20

The touch Of black Is more and more
seen as the season draws near its close,
and in line with Its vogue are the jet
ornaments that come in unusually hand
some designs
Evening star., 1909-08-20

Secretary writing adyertisement)--
Wanted. an intelligent young man. un-
narried--
Old Grouch-Leave out the ''unmar-
led" you said intelligent didn't you?
Boston TrlnAAEiH
Evening star., 1909-08-20

Say Piper Heidsieck to Your Dealer
If you want delightful mild and pleas
ing chewing tobacco.-Advt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
I TAX >N0TI(,||::
State of Alabama,
 Jefferson County.

State of Alabama,
 Jefferson County To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that the Tax Collector has filed in my office list of the delinquent tax payers and of real estate upon which taxes are due, and therein is reported as assessed to the following named owners and "Owners Unknown" the following real estate, to-wt:
 PRECINCT 2S. Owner Unknown-S. W. A of N. E. f, S. R., Sec. 31, Tp. II, R. 3.
 PRECINCTS 21 AND S7. Owner Unknown-A triangular lot bounded on N. by Highland avenue and and by q 5o-foot street lying S. of block s95 of Birmingham.
 PRECINCT IS. w A. James-Begin at the center of S. w. + of S. W. 1z. Sec. 94, Tp. 16, R. g. run w. 201 it., N. 334 it. E. POI ft., S. 334 ft. to beginning, S. R.
 PRECINCT 26. Mrs. Catherine F'razer-s E. A of N. w. 4, N. w. Ii of S. E. A, N. E of S. W. r of S. E. A and N. E. h of S. w. 14, F. S., Sec. ,, Tp. 16, R. 1 E.
 PRECINCT SS. Jno Terry, Col.-Lot A, w D. Bush Sub. of lot ', block 5, w. D. Smith estate, s, R.
 PRECINCT 34. r. T. Patterson-Lot 26, C. D. Etersole, IT., Sub. of block 11G. Walker Land Co.,, East Woodlawn.
 PRECINCT 35. Dr. s. S. Garrett-9 acres E. end of N. 1a of N w. A of S. w. A, S. R., Sec. PRECINCT sG. Allen Kelley and wife, Col.-S. w. k of N w. A, S. R.. Sec. 31. Tp. IT, R. 1.
 PRECINCT AZ. s. l.. Cox-Lots II and 12, block 100, North Birmingham.
 PRECINCT AS. Allen Robinson, Col.--Lot %, block l. Boulevard addition, Sec. 30, Tp. 1G, R. ?. Emma Robinson, Col.-Lots 26 and 27. block l. Boulevard addition, Sec. 30, Tp.
 PRECINCTS 21 AND S7 ". P Gould-Lot ?. block l, North Haven.
 Mrs Lillian A. Jones--S. 50 1t. of Lot 10, block 720. Birmingham. This is to notify you to appear before the Probate court of said county at the next term thereof, commencing on MONDAY, THE HATH DAY OF JUNE,
 1909. then and there to show cause, if any you have why a decree for the sale of said real estate should not be made for the payment of the taxes as assessed upon the same, fees and costs.
 S. E. GREENE,
 Judge of Probate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29

CONTINUED ON PAGE 12.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.
GAI,EN HALT,
HOTEL AND SANATORIIJM

HOTEL AND SANAToRIuM.
 ATLANTIC CITY N. J. With it's elegant comfort, it's superior Ta- ble and Service and Curative and Tonic Baths, with trained attendance, is an ideal place for a long or a short stay.
 F. L. YOUNG, Gen'l Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
TAX NOTICE.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE O.

line 10s it. E. of 10 fl. alley in block T, Hyde Park, then S. 1SO it., w. 10S it. to said alley. then s. along alley to right of way of B. R. L. & P. Co.,. then N. E. along said right of way 229 it., then N. 121 it. to Section line, then W. along Section line to beginning, Sec. 1T, Tp. IS, R. 8, lots and 2. block ', Hyde Park. Taxes, fees and costs, $1492.
 T. M. Rainey-Lot 12, block SS-Birming- ham Ensley. Taxes fees and costs, s5.O2.
 Julius Williams, Col.-Lot T, block l, Central Tract P V. L. & M. Co. Taxes, fnns and cnste S1h AZ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
MANHANSET HOTEL AND COTTAGES,


 Shelter Island N. Y.
 Under the same management as HOTEL CHAMBERLAIN OLD POINT. Office, ll22 Broadway. New York city. GEO. F. ADAMS Proprietor. MT. Adams will maintain al the Man hanset the same high standard of cuisine and service that has made the Chamberlin famous through out tho world. 5-29-13t-eod
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-29
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.
Walter J. Buzby.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.
HOTEL RUDOLF

Directly on the beach. 400 large cool rooms with ocean view. Hot and cold sea and fresh water baths. Cuisine and service of the highest standard. American and European plan. Full orchestra. Write for booklet and early season rates.
 A S. Rukeyser, Mgr. Joel Hillman, Prop.
 b-29-5t-sat
The Newtown bee., 1909-09-03
Plattsyille.
HOYDEN'S HILL.

Miss Grace Wisner went to Brook lyn, Saturday, so as to be able to visit her sister, Mrs John Osborne, who has undergone an operation in New York hospital. She is improv- ing at present.
 Mrs Leroy Clark and daughter re- turned from a visit in Waterbury, last Wednesday.
 Fred Jennings and Arthur Wheel CT have taken a trip through Spring. field, Mass, and other places, making the journey on their wheels.
 Mrs Eli Jennings has entertained her sister and husband from Bethel.
 Miss Carrie Johnson of Ruther- ford, N. J., is visiting her sister, Mrs s. R. Wisner.
 Mrs William Disbrow andSunday school class intend to take sight seeing trip to New York, Thursday, travelling by the steamer Bridge port"
 Clinton Sherwood and sister, Mabel, visited Miss Edna Jennings of Greenfield Hill, Monday.
 E. B. Sherwood is recuperating at his brothers at Rockaway Beach. N. Y,
The Newtown bee., 1909-09-03

William McAdoo, formerly Police Commissioner of New York, who con tributes to the September Century an article on "TAe London Police from a New York Point of View" is en- titled to special consideration as g writer on 'his subject by reason ol the fact that he was Police Commits sioner of New York in 1904-5. His previous official service had been characterized by public spirit and great practical usefulness. He mas been successively attorney of the Hudson County,~(N. J.,) Board of Health; member of the New Jersey Assembly; Member of Congress 1SS3-91; Assistant Secretary of the Navy, 1893-97. While in Congress he made memorable speech in 1891 in favor of the abolition of literary piracy. One of his special services to New York City as commissioner was in instituting better methods for the regulation and handling of street traffic by the police.
The Newtown bee., 1909-09-03
EastOn.

ITEMS FROM OUR SCRIBES NOTE BOOK.
 Theodore and Harold Beard of Shelton have been spending week at Mrs T. w. Turneys.
 Charles Sandone is entertaining his cousin from New York City.
 Orrin Ferry and D. B. Beers spent Sunday In Weston.
 MT and Mrs J. z. Mellen and son spent Sunday with Mrs M. E. Turney in Weston.
 Mrs H. w. Osborn has returned from q weeks stay in New York.
 Miss Alice Andrews of Weston has been visiting her brother, Ira c. An drews.
 The Board of Education have in- trodueed the new text books into the schools. They are Wentworth < Smiths arithmetic and the Prize geography.
 S. B. Turney and sor are painting Joseph Jacobs house.
 The Methodist and Congregatioal Sunday schools held their picnic at Beardsley Park, Thursday, August 19. The Long Hill Methodist Sum- day school was a guest at Lees chap ell. There was a large attendance from all the schools and very en- ioyable day was passed in sports and games.
 Miss Grace Williams has been a guest of Mrs H. W. Osborne.
The Newtown bee., 1909-09-03
Bridgewater.
. LOCAL BRIEFS.

John J. Kavanak has taken a po- sition with Dr Todd of New Milford, but will not begin his duties there until about October 1.
 Miss M. Shelters, Mrs c, Shefers, Miss E. Shelters, Miss L. Shelters. Miss J. Cascaden, Miss V. Shefers and H enjoying several days stay here, the guests of. MT and Mrs w. c. Graham
 A large number of Changers anc their friends held lawn party anC corn roast on the lawn about Firs Selectman and Mrs Albert B. Nal lett's home, last week Wednesday evening. The corn roast and supper were the main features of the even ing and were done full justice by all A very pleasant social evening wal also spent.
The Newtown bee., 1909-09-03

The aristocratic horse show, with its high stepping coach horses, its clean-cut saddlers and it's trim little polo ponies is to be one of the best horse shows in the east, being under the management of the noted horse- man, F. M. Ware, who is bringing with his the star performers of the Newport and Westchester shows, while there has already been entered from Connecticut enough horses to make a good show in themselves. In purely amusement features there will be shows of the highest class which money can bring, the Greggs in their somersault act. "Dare-Devil-Dash' is another one of the hair-raisirg features, a man shoots down and in- cline on a bicycle, leaves his ma chine in mid air, turns double somersault and plunges into a tank of water. The flying Dordens will also be seen in one of the most daring trapeze acts ever exhibited, while greatest of all will be Kemps Wild West show. With these then, the greatest horse, cattle, poultry and produce shows in New England, the fastest trotting, pacing and thor oughbred races, the very finest and most up-to-date amusement features and all the countless little attrac- tions of the Midways Midway, with all these and in addition that great facination of which is inherent in any great country fair, the oppor- tunity which will be offered to the Connecticut public on the week Of September 6 to II may well be imagined. VIZ
The Newtown bee., 1909-09-03
NIGHT ON BALD MOUNTAIN.

On a lonely night Alex Benton of Fort Edward, N Y, climbed Bald Mountain to fhe home of a neigh bor. tortured by asthma, bent on curing him with pr Kings New Discovery, that had chreI himself of asthma. This wonderful medicine soon re- lieved and quickly cured his leighbor. Later T. cured his sons wife of se- were lung trouble. Millions believe it's the greatest throat and lung cure on earth. Coughs, colds, croup, hemorrhages and sore lungs are sure ly cured by it. Best for hay fever, grip and whooping cough. soc and s1. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by R. H. Beers S Co.,, Newtown; Taylor, Curtis { c., Sandy Hook; P. J
 Garvin, Bethel; L. Goulett, Steven son; H. v. Ocborne, Easton; W. B
 Hawisy, Sherman; Smith Bros, Corn. wall Bridge; Connery Bros, George town; K. F. Smith, West Cornwall;
 s. J. Blackman, Hawleyyille; c. w. Hurlblrt | Co.,, Roxbury; Allen Joyce, Roxbury Station;; q. w.
The Newtown bee., 1909-09-03
A 15C. Pattern Free
To Every Woman Who Buys the Quarterly Style Book.

The Fall Quarterly Style Book is a wonderful pattern book-bigger and bet CT than ever. lit contains one hundred and eighty-eight pages, color ed plates and illustrations of the coming fashions for every need of women, misses and children. It is invaluable to every woman who has a home and children.
The Newtown bee., 1909-09-03
Read How You
 Get A Copy For } Gents.

Comparing it with other fashion books you would nat. urally expect the price to be 35c or soc, but it is only 20c and as each book contains a certificate good for any Bc Ladies' Home Journal Pat tern, the price is reduced to practically Sc a copy. Get a copy to-day. The new Au- tumn and Winter Patterns now ready. lOc and l5c.
The Newtown bee., 1909-09-03
For Men and Women

This mark identifies the highest type of mems and women's shoes sold at $3.50. And though leather and labor are now more costly, we maintain the high standard which has made Zenith Shoes famous anc which our label guarantees.
 Zenith Shoes for men and Womei are made of the finest quality mate; ials by expert shoe makers, and have more hand-work in them than am other $3.50 shoes. They come in inc latest styles, in all feathers, and in sizes which insure " a fit for ,.yery foot.
 Zenith Special Shoes are $4--a special high grade.
 We control Zenith Shoes exc cl' sively and sell them in our new and enlarged shoe section :n our base ment salesroom.
The Newtown bee., 1909-09-03

Hatch, Bridgewater; w. N. Noble, New Milford; E. H. Beardsley, New Preston; Wetterau & Williams, Washington Depot; Harry Brown, Southbury; C. P. Williams, South Britain; Perkins Bros, Warren; W. N. Hurd, Long Hill; Penfield & Craig, Stepney Depot.
The Newtown bee., 1909-09-03
New Preston,
FRED HOFFMAN IMPROVING.

The condition of Frederick Hoff- man seems to be slowly improving, His age makes 1t seem almost in- eredlble~hat lie survives such q col- lislon as he experienced on August 2l with q railroad train.
 FINE CONCERT Al WASHINGTON.
 Tho writer had the pleasure of at- tending what was called "W0odruff's concert" at Washington, last Friday evening, and can express only in the highest terms the success of the af- fair, and also satisfaction given the large audience which was present. Prof Woodruff seems certainly to im- prove with age as conductor in pre- pairing his chorus for public work, and his selection for soloist and also the string orchestra could not be ex- celled It IS the h?pe of all heard from that he may continue many years in such good condition as to render what has been looked upon as his annual contribution to Wash ington's entertainment. Surely his last seemed the best.
 Mrs c. G. hing is reported as steadily improving from the oper- ation performed on August @ for ap- pendicitis.
 The boat races on Lake Wara- maug last Saturday were we'll at tended and the enthusiasm grew quite strong.
 At the morning church service here last Sunday, besides the two ladies proposed the Sunday previous for membership in the church, six more names were read to be received at the Communion service to be held next Sunday morning.
 Mrs Warsaw and children with her mother and maid, vacated Mrs L. M. Sperry's cottage on Thursday morn ing of this week and returned to their home in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Miss Illi Hoffman is passing her vacation at her parents home in town. Her brother, Kenneth, is also nome for this week.
 MT Clemens of Helmette, N. J., brother of Mrs E. E. Meeker and the late w. G. Clemens, so well and fav- orably known here, is passing few days at Mrs Meeker's
 Mrs Minerva Cogswell entertained at her home over last Saturday even- ing, her sister and husband, MT and Mrs Walter Mallory of Plymouth.
The Newtown bee., 1909-09-03
Monroe.
JAPANESE TEA AND SALE.

' JAPANESE TEA AND SALE.
 A Japanese tea and sale will be held at the Town hall, Labor Day evening, September 6. No postpone ment. Admission, adults, 1Oc; chil- dren 5c. It will be under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society of St Peters church.
The Newtown bee., 1909-09-03
Oxford.
LOCAL AFFAIRS OF NOTE.

LOCAL AFFAIRS OF NOTE.
 John B. Pope is having large new barn erected at his new home at Red City and expects to move there as soon as it is vacated.
 First Selectman and Mrs John B. Pope, Misses Edith and Abbie Pope, MT and Mrs Fred Hubbell, MT and Mrs Charles Wheeler, all spent last week at the shore at Pond Point.
 Mrs Sermince, who sold her place at Red City to First Selectman John B. Pope, expects to soon move away.
The Newtown bee., 1909-09-03
Southville.

Tobacco cutting is the order of the day.
 E. Latin has moved his family in- to Mr Glazier's house.
 Mrs Mary Northrop and son, Hem ", spent last Sunday with her aunt, at Still River.
The Newtown bee., 1909-09-03

Miss Gladys Atwood of Thomaston has been in town the past two weeks.
 A regular meeting of the Grange will be held next week Tuesday night. All the members are requested to be present.
 Eli Bronson returned last week from his trip to Salt Lake City.
 Rev J. 0. Munson was in town, last week, the guest of Levings Abbott.
 MT and Mrs A. J. ~ Abbott and daughter, Alice, spent Sunday in South Britain.
 Mrs Lewis Fox, resident here many years ago, has been spending a few days with Mrs Julia Treat.
 The ladles of the Methodist church gave a pleasant ice cream social on last Wednesday night.
The Newtown bee., 1909-09-03
Marb1edale.

The Rev Mir Coleman of Stamford will oficiate at St Andrews, next Sunday morning, at 1O.45 o'clock.
The Newtown bee., 1909-09-03

Peaches, muskmelons. peppers. lima beans and all kinds of vegetables at the store of H. Rupf.
The Newtown bee., 1909-09-03

A big line of mems overall and work ing shirts at the store of H. Rupf.
The Newtown bee., 1909-09-03
Middlebury.

TOWN FA FRS CLOSING UP THE
 BOOKS.
The Newtown bee., 1909-09-03

The selectmen of the town will meet in the Town hall, on the 1st and 9th of September at g a. m. All per- sons having any bills against the town are requested to present them, as the books will be closed, so that the town report can be made out, ready for the printer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-21
Notice

R. B. Webb, contractor and build CT, who has been doing the brick work for the Pine Bluff Water and Light Company over year, Is pre- pared to do your brick work, has a special line of jacks and am prepared to do your foundation work and any kind of brick work, boiler setter, fues and chimneys and am able to furnish you any kind of reference you desire I am able to furnish most any kind of bond necessary. See me and save money before you let your contract. All work guaranteed. Write me for plans and specifications at 1120 West Second avenue, or ring old phone S57, Pine Bluff, Ark. 3-2 u
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-21
|NNIE MITCHELL HAS RESIGNED
[,,od to Give up Position \ Hing Clerk in the Senate O.
 of I'll Health.

Rock. Ark, April 20.-At the
 h of the morning prelimin-
 the State Senate, Senator
 Rendered to the Senate the
 of Mrs. Anna Mitchell, en-
 clerk of the Senate, who has
 ne1led to relinquish the du- "a office on account of ill fsenator Holland stated that khell had been advised to take nv her physician and while Ae regretted the necessity for D, moved the acceptance of snation.
 |. Patterson moved postpone l a day or two. but when 1t Aained that Mrs. Mitchell de-
 ac-H,tance of the resisna- tas accepted.
 Ition of Senator iHolland Miss latch was elected to fill the
 which was carried unani- 1 land Miss Thatch was sworn 1, Patterson introduced q res hat Mrs. Mitchell be employ ssistant expressing clerk at |av which. on roll call, Was Ihv vote of 14 to 10.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-21
E OF CONTINENTS FOR CA 'ARRH THAT CONTAIN
 MERCIRY

|rcury will surely destroy the { smell and completely de- De whole system when enter brough, the mucous surfaces. ficles should never be used (n prescriptions from repu- Esicians. as the damage they lis ten fold to the good you |ibly derive from them. Halls |Cure, manufactured by F. !. B Co.,, Toledo, O., contains no
 and is taken internally. act ctly upon the blood and mu- faces of the system. In buy
 $ Catarrh Cure be sure you
 genuine. It is taken inter-
 u made in Toledo, Ohio, by Fney & Co. Testimonials free. py all druggists. Price 75c.
 e.
 Halls Family Pills for consti-