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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-08
Pickaninny Jim's Foresight.

Listen. Mistah Sanity Claus,
To what | has to say,
Is had heap o anxiousness
Bout dis mex Christmas day.
Dem stockins Is been standin' in
Is shrunk an mos wore th'oO.
Fob holdin gifts dey wouldn' be
A bit O. good to you.
An SO l went an got sack
An emptied out de corn:
Is hung it by de chimly place
To wait fob Christmas morn.
is made de rangement SOS you'll find
Of room dar Is no lack.
Don bother wifi de hosiery,
But jes fill up de sack.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-08
Broken Party Lines.
!, the New York World.

T rom the VIEW fUrE HorIu'
Not since Mr.. Clevelands second ad-
ministration have party lines at Wash
ington been so broken as they are today
when the Sixty-tirst Congress meets for
its first regular session. Democrats and
republicans alike are divided. In the
House. Speaker Cannon faces an insur-
gent revolt; but Champ Clark, the oppo-
sition leader, cannot command the unani-
nous support of the democratic repre-
sentatives Senator Culberson has re-
signed the thankless task of leading the
democratic minority in the Senate, and
Senator Adrich finds his own leadership
sharply challenged by radical senators
from the west. Republican senator's and
representatives can be found who are no
less radical than Mr.. Bryan and Mr..
Clark, and there are democratic senators
and representatives who are no less con-
servative than Mr.. Aldrich and MIR.
Cannon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-08
Mr.. Calhoun for China.
rom the New York Times.


So far as his brief experience in public
life indicates, Mr.. William j. Calhoun
of Chicago is likely to make good min
lister to China. He was intrusted by
President Mckinley with the delicate and
rather complex task of investigating the
situation in Cuba previous to the inter-
vention of the United States, and he per-
formed like work for Mr.. Roosevelt in
Venezuela in 1905, when the difficult es
there were particularly acute. In both
instances he is reputed to have shown
sound judgment. GOODNESS. diligence and
independence. He will certainly need all
these qualities in China.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-08
A Radical John Bull.
From the Kansas City Star.

England has always stood before the
world as the very embodiment of con-
vatism The stodgy figure Of John Bull
itself Is supposed to represent the ma
tional character. The Britisher has al
ways protested the greatest contempt Tor
the mercurial Frenchmen-who really
aren't so mercurial after all. England.
you will recall, is the land where free
dom broadens slowly down from prece-
dent to precedent" while across the
channel there are likely to be outbreaks
of the red fool fury of the Seine" Mr..
Lloyd George. chancellor of the ex-
chequer, has given the lie to all that
1t remained for this wonderful little
Welshman to demonstrate that all the
Englishman needed to become a thorough
going progressive was leader
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-08
London and the Message.

The London newspapers. it is stated
give little space to comment on the Presi-
dents message. Their space just now
for foreign affairs, is limited They have
troubles of their own. Let us hope they
may enlarge upon domestic topics to
the FULL 1t is most unlikely that Great
Britain is on the eve of revolution, or
that the house of lords will be abolished.
We must allow much for campaign CUFF
But the new questions under discussion
are very interesting. even to outsiders.
and the more clearly they are set forth
the better.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-08
Resourceful.

so you run your own motor carr"
Certainly answered Mr. Chuggins.
Wouldn't think of trusting it's delicate
mechanism to chauffeur
And you know just what to do in case
anything goes wrong?
Yes. Push her up to the side of the
road and telephone to the repair shop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-08
Frivolity Resented.

People seem to be growing very friv-
olous," said the conservative man.
YES" answered Mr.. Sirius Barker.
Life used to be grand sweet song.
Now it's a perpetual musical comedy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-08
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Negotiations,

What salary do you pay that prima
donna? p
We haven't gotten that far answered
the impiesario. We have merely agreed
as TO the amount that shall be mentioned
in the press notices"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-08

When Champ Clark predicts demo-
cratic majority of $50 in the House of
Representatives there is a suspicion that
his figures of speech are getting mixed up
with his mathematics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-08

The Commissioners, in recommending a
change Of date for inauguration, are in
fiuenced by the fact that ii is better to
take chances on an April shower than on
a March blizzard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-08

Japanese school children are being edu-
Gated to look forward to peaceful rela-
lions with American citizens. Those who
attended school on the Pacific slope
missed some of this valuable instruction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-08
Sarcastic.

Il am afraid Dulby is putting an enemy
into his mouth to steal away his brains. "
Yes, answered Miss Cayenne: and
it's a case of petty larceny, at that"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-08
Congressional Greetings.

It's Merry Christmas frankly gay
And Happy New Year next:
And after that what they may say
viii scarcely do for text.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-08
Annexed.
From The Chicago Tribune.

From The Chicago Tribune.
No unappropriated good thing that
promises large returns in q financial
way can float around in the immediate
neishborhood of Mr.. Morgan without
danger of being annexed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-08
Bad Citizens.

From the Sanitary Record.
There is urgent need for a great awak-
enins of keener sense of civic resDOn-
sihility. so that men OF ability and repu-
tatioi. should come forward more readily
TO take their part in local affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-08

The fact that the Presidents message
did not mention some issues will not pre-
vent their being the subject of energetic
oratory before the winter is over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-08

A new anesthetic has been discovered.
Mr.. Burkett may feel tempted to expert
ment with it on Mr.. Bryan's senatorial
boom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-08

The Equitable Insurance Company, in
spite of it's troubles, manages to be the
object of a great deal Of expert financial
consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-08

insistence upon having in the Office of
the state superintendent at Albany man
of his own selection and not the favorite
of a political organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-08

Murphy has called on Judge Gaynor
in Brooklyn. The Judge seems positive
in his determination not to find his way
to Tammany Hall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-08

1t will take the post Office artists Some
time to evolve design that awakens
as much popular enthusiasm as that OF
The Red Cross stamp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-08

After all, it may not be a bad idea
for presidential messages to appeal to
public interest on a to-be-continued'
basis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-08

Mr.. Taft's message was not expected to
seriously conflict with the peace-on-earth
spirit of the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-08

1t is reported that King Edward won
100000 on the races. This will surely
tempt Gov. Hughes to lese majestic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-08

Albert I. Patrick is one of the men
Who have managed 10 derive some benefit
from the laws delays
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-08

Peas Van 72c
81
Mixed Nuts
Tomatoes Golden Rule. -.ot2c
ptup, din Rob sons
-.-
Cleaned Currants 10. Siac
kairome Syrup ~. c
Ego -See Corn Flakes &c
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10
Washington.
WASHINGTON BAND MAKING
 FINE PROGRESS.


 The writer attended rehearsal of the Brass band, Friday evening, and 'vas surprised at the progress already made. MT Welton has succeeded in awakening a good deal of enthusi- asm and the young men stick to the work with commendable zeal. There is no doubt that by summer time they will be able to give public concerts The Poquasset cub has voted $25 from its treasury to pay for some of the more expensive instruments. The members of the band are as follows: Director: Richard Welton. Comets: Ralph Dye, Clarence An derson, Ralph J. Averill, Louis Gage William Peterson, Albin Peterson Carl Swanson, Alfred Williams, Ar. hold Thayer.
 Altos: Fred Ford, Albert c. Hill Charles MacIlravey, Thomas s. Will Hams.
 Tenor: Sixten Linberg.
 Baritone: Paul Farrand, Roy Pet. ersOn.
 Trombone: Charles Anderson, Will liam Anderson, Russell.
 Bass: W alfred c. Carlson, William H. Frisbie.
 Snare drum: Frank Ryden.
 Bass drum: Lewis Woodruff.
 Picolo: Harry Seeley.
 Clarinet: A. E. Paterson, Myror Smith, Milford Seeley, Clifford Wood ruff, Hillard o. Wyant.
 Carl Bader, the enterprising mar.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10
Georgetown.

THE VILLAGE AND VICINITY.
 The Railroad Company have just had all the openings in the fences along the track through Georgetown closed, which makes many of the men who live west of the track a great many extra steps and they must go to the street crossings to go to their homes.
 The members of the Swedish Ath- letic club have opened rooms in B: s. Parketon's building and have had them nicely fitted up.
 Rev A. Nordland, pastor of the Swedish Congregational church, has moved in to the new parsonage.
 The Georgetown Dramatic club are soon to begin rehearsing for a new play.
 Mrs E. E. Pinckney and daughter, Mrs Flora Pinckney of Peekskill, N. Y, were guests, over the Thanksgiv- ing holiday, of MT and MrsR. L. Din gee on Peaceable Street.
 One hundred new books have just been added to the public library.
 Mf anu Mrs J. H. Brewster of Lit tie Boston have built an addition on their house and have had new roofs placed on it, have hau it painted and made several other improvements. B. B. BanAs "a cnarge of the work.
 Robert White of Little Boston, who has been ill, is now gaining nicely and able to be out again.
 Miss Kittie Osborne is taking a few weeks vacation from her work at the Gilbert & Bennett Manufact- uring Co.'S factory, on account of trouble with her eyes.
 MT and Mrs L. c. Camp of South ington spent a few days, last week, as a guest of Mrs Camp parents, MT and Mrs Charles W. Weiderstrom.
 Samuel Hill, MT and Mrs F. J. Williams of Portchester, N. Y, John Green of Yonkers, N. Y, James Car roll of Ridgefeld, MT and Mrs George White and Miss Gussie White of South Norwalk, Miss Annie Keane of Noroton, were all guests over Thanksgiving day of MT and Mrs J. B. Williams.
 Miss Hattie Mammil of New York spent few days here, last week, with her parents, MT and Mrs George Hammil.
 Rev F. A. Batcom of Plainfield, the new pastor of the Gilbert Memorial church, has moved here with his family and is now getting nicely settled in the parsonage.
 A series of revival services now being held at the Methodist church every evening, except Saturday. The meetings began last Sunday evening and are to be continued until Friday, December 19. Rev D. D. Gordon of New York has been the speaker, this week. There are to be interesting out of town speakers every evening while the meetings are being held with special music at each meeting.
 The many friends of M. Connery, the merchant, are glad to see him about again, after his severe illness.
 Master William Arthur Smith, lit tie son of MT and Mrs Arthur Smith, who has been ill and under Dr Stew enson's care, is now gaining.
 A much needed new bridge was completed, last week, over the brook just south of Muller's hall. t.
 Rumor has it that the popular liveryman, Zalmon Read, has ordered an automobile, in which he will, in the near future, be spinning about the country
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10
New Preston
BRIEFLY NOTED.

i'ihiifi iti tN'i fsht
 Rev T. W. Salt delivered a good sermon from his pulpit here, last Sunday morning, upon the wisdom and mercy of God In the evening he gave an interesting talk on conscience.
 Louis 0hmen has commenced bringing to the needy ones here his excellent hard wood in 10 foot lengths, which causes every one to smile who possess 1t,
 II, W, Beeman and Fred sklff are passing two weeks at Long Meadow Pond for the capture of small fish to convey to other places for propogat- ing purposes.
 William Mercy left here, this week, for the winter His nephew wrcte to him from near Courtland, N. Y,, inviting him to come and pass the winter on his farm. He replied by saying that if he would come for him he would go. He was a little surprised, last week, to receive a telephone stating that his nephew's son had arrived at Gaylordsyille and would be ready to take him back this week, which he did. MT Mercy hopes to remain till the maple sugar season is past where he has gone. He will be missed here for he has been seen daily for years, performing his duties. which have much of the time been public, as helper and mail carrier.
 Mrs c. N. Beeman and daughter closed their home on South street, this week, and have gone to New Milford for the winter as they have done two winters previous.
 F. Raymond Beardsley joined his mother and brother in Bridgeport, this week, for an indefinite stay.
 sherman Cogswell has been called on the grand jury for the United States district court at Hartford and this also gives him an opportunity to attend a convention in which he is interested.
 The furniture belonging to the late Mrs A. 6. Whitney was moved out, last week, and the apartments lately occupied by her and her daughters are awaiting another tenant.
 Albert, brother of Emil Erickson, of Merryall, dieu, last weeA, in the hospital at Waterbury and his re- mains were buried in Kent Hollow cemetery, last Sunday afternoon.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10

Contractor Dallas Wyant is en- larging the mouse of MT Hulst on the Blackville road. When completed he will have an attractive cattage, 40x 24 feet, with eight-foot piazzas on two sides. E. J. Thayer is superin- tending the work for MT Wyant.
 Selectman Dallas Wyant is doing an excellent job in having the rocks blasted out near the railroad cross ing at Washington Depot.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10
LOCAL AFFAIRS OF NOTE.

bOCAL AT Alho Of NUlE.
 Miss Mae Shriber of Bridgeport was a Thanksgiving guest of her aunt, Mrs Austin Castle, stying un- til Saturday. When returning to the depot she had the pleasure of seeing three fine deer.
 A few weeks ago Austin Castle got his foot badly hurt while loading timber, causing him to go with crutches for four weeks. He is now suffering with rheumatism in it.
 This week Monday is was neces- sary for Austin Castle to call a veter- mary for a sick horse.
 David Raschi has gone to Judas Bridge and is drawing wood for the lime kiln.
 {. Two weeks ago, while climbing a ladder in the barn, a round broke
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10

Carl Bader, the enterprising mar
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10
Ridfswater.

SALE OF USEFUL AND FANCY
 ARTICLES.
 The ladies of St Marks church will hold sale of fancy and useful articles at the Rectory, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, December If to 16.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10

letting James Wixon fall some dis tanee. He Is improving.
 Ernest and Charles Pitcher are butcherlng hogs for their neighbors.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10

ketman, received shipment of 16 fancy cattle, last Thursday, as nice looking cattle as ever came into the town.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10
The NeWtOWn Bee.
Bedding,
THE F0LLIEs or BEDDING
 RIDGEn
Newtown, Friday, December 10, 1908,

1.-THE FoLLIEs OF BEDDING
 RIDGE"
 On Tuesday, December Ii, the boys of the Sanford school will present a two act burlesque called "The Follies of Bedding Ridge" The cast repre- sents many of the prominent people of Bedding and the vicinity. The whole play is based upon Happenings in the town during the last year; local jokes and hits make up it's action. A most enjoyable, laughable and entertaining evening is promised and consequently Grange hall should be filled to the doors. The sale of tickets has already begun. The cast of the play is as follows: Sheriff Banks, M. Pope D. s. Sanford A. Sallonte r. D. Mabrey, c. Thornton J. Muennich, J. 1eneyck Mark Twain r. Furuens Joe Hawley, H. Jepson John 0Keefe 0. Hooghkirk Judge Nickerson II. Smith The Burglar M. Montague Miss B. Sanford, w. Kelchuer Miss Goodale s. Randle
 The "pajama chorus" consists of Duncan, D. Sanford and Tuckerman.
 Act 1, interior of the red house. The burglar escapes. Act 2, interior "Stormcease," Mark Twain gives / a musicale. The program contains a scientific lecture, a recitation, songs and a melody performed on a new musical instrument camel the tun- gopone. The burglar doesn't escape. Sheriff B. arrested.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-21

THE GIRL THAT'S ALL THE CANDY-
quite different Impression was
formed last evening of the musical com
edy The Girl That's All the Candy .
than the one of the imaginary sort
which most people had quite naturally
acquired from the mere title of the
price For 75-cent show its a win
heF- The company consisted OF thirty
people, including the chorus, were wei
costumed and possessed of good sing
ing voices and carried the play along
with vim and dash that won for Thorn
the approval of all The members of
the chorus We're mostly young girls
they are good looking lot Of dam
sells and take hold OF their work IN
ousiness-like way.
The company has two German come
dams. Edwin Miner in the role Of
Hans Snitzel. the leading fun maker
Is star and. together with George
Clark. who played the part of Adolphus
busch, the retired brewer, enRendered
humor enough into the play to mako
II comedy of the right sort
The Girl That's All the Candy" has
more plot to it than the average mn
slcal comedy Amusing complications
ana entanglements are formed and the
Iurther they progress the more commit
Gated they become. There have been
~ shows here not nearly as elaborate
as The Girl That's All the Candy"
Al the Towle Opera House oct. 2e.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-21
CREATED
SENSATION
LAST NIGHT

THE TINES exclusive story Of the de-
cision OF the officials of the Standard
Steel Car company to employ 1900 men
within the next month and raise the
number Of employees at the local plant
to 5000 within year. created a sensa-
ton / nbusiness circles.
Many of the business men who were
interviewed about the matter this
morning said that It meant the begin
ming of the greatest era of prosperity
that the city Of Hammond has ever
known.
The fact was not generally appre-
Grated that the Standard Steel Car com
pany has never really gto to running.
and that when it does start Hammond
Will have boom that viii result n
the nrst real abnormal period of ex-
pansion that the city has ever known
1t was glad news to the business
men 1t was glad news to the owner
OF property In Hammond, to the owner
OF homes. 1t is the fuIfillment of the
prophecy that was made in THE r1,,rs
curing the last campaign. that the
election of Taft would bring great
prosperity to the city
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-21

It is a case of, Give the people what
they want" and if that is the only
way that the box office can make both
ends meet it is the fault Of the people
of Hammond and not of the manage
ment.
The Gay Morning GIorles" had Just
enough merit as a production, outside
OF the coarser features of the show, to
win for it the degree of attention that
it got
And the great majority of the peo-
pie who saw the show went away con
WINGED that it had got its moneys
worth. The dance of LaBene Bonita
was nothing more or less than the
imitation Egyptian affair that made
the Midway famous at the Worlds fair
in Chicago.
In spite Of the rain. Hammond the
atergoers gave the burlesque the stamp
their approval last night Hammond
does not want high class drama. It
wants a burlesque, the coarser the
better
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-21
GOOD FOOTBALL GAME
SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY

The football game between the HAM
mond Athletic association and the Del
wood Athletic club. which is to be
played in Hammond next Sunday. viii
be the first home game that will be
played this season by the club team
AS the Hammond Athletic association
has one of the best teams that was
ever organized in this city the people
OF Hammond will have a chance to see
a real game Of football It is ex-
pected that there will be a large crowd
out.
The Hammond Athletic club has gone
to considerable expense TO equip a
team and employ a competent coach,
and as the etam is a good advertise
ment for the city. 1t is hoped that
the business men will show their ap-
probation by attending the games
Tonight the Delwood Athletic clubs
indoor baseball team will play the
locals in their club house in Bell
view place and this game should be &
good one.
Make Great Preparations.
A number of the members of the club
have taken a great deal of interest in
the organization of an indoor baseball
team and the players have spent con-
siderable time in practice, so it may be
expected that the game tonight will
be holly contested.
Indoor baseball is expected to become
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-21
PROMINENT EAST
CHICAGOAN DIES
jharles H. Spaulding Passes
Away From Complica-
ton of Disorders.

East Chicago, Ind, Oct. 21.-Charles
H. Spaulding. building commissioner Of
East Chicago, old settler. prominent
member OF the order OF Eagles and a
well-known Maceabee, died last night
at his home in Barring avenue after a
lingering illness in which heart dis
ease was tho principal aiIment, compl-
Gated by nephrtis. The end came rath-
er suddenly. although his family and
physician, DR.. Bicknell. had been look
ing for it at almost any time ever since
the stroke Of apoplexy which Mr.
Spaulding suffered last summer.
Mr.. Spaulding leaves a widow and
three daughters. Myrtle Mabel and
Ida, who were with him at the end. The
FUNERAL arrangements are in charge of
Stewart, the Hammond undertaken.
Dr. Bicknell has been in attendance
on the invalid ever since last summer
When he suffered a stroke of apopIexy
one evening while seated on the porch
OF neighbor. Mrs. SpauIdfng was
away at the time. having gone TO Eng
land on a visit. She was notified of her
husbands condition and although he
showed marked Improvement in a dav
or two, she started for home at once
The invalid, although he got so he was
aDle to be up and around, was never
himself after the experience. He only
Ventured out on the streets, TO go down
town that is. once or twice after the
stroke, and he and his family have
Deen Waiing for the end ever since
lie leaves besides his family a large
circle of friends to mourn his loss.