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The New House District Committee.

The reorganization of the House Dis
trict committee brings some new men into
line to work for the National Capital and
to secure the results for the betterment
Of the District for which the people are
anxiously waiting. Chairman Smith Is
thoroughly familiar with the task that is
laid upon him. having served member
OF the committee for many years and as
chairman for one Congress. He knows
what has been done and what remains
to be done to make the District a model
Municipality and a suitable seat of gov
eminent The various local questions
are well defined. and the citizens of the
capital will hope to see them advanced
vigorously and persistently to the end Of
securing from the houses the necessary
legislation for the correction of the local
ills and the supply of the necessary equip
ment. There are enough experienced
membeas on the committee familiar with
these District questions to give Mr.. Smith
capable assistance during the next two
sessions of the House. while the newly
assigned members may prove to be re-
serves of strength. All in Washington
will hope for a successful campaign by
this committee for the rescue of the Dis
trict from the thwarting and depressing
conditions that years of congressional in
difference have produced and tolerated
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Schiller.
From the Philadelphia Press.

The celebration OF the 150th anniver-
sary of Schiller's birth succeeds the
celebration Of a like anniversary for
Goethe just a decade ago. OF the two.
Goethe is immeasurably the greater fig
ure. Schiller has faded from the lite
rary horizon of the English-speaking
folk while his loftier companion grows
on the world with every generation.
Yet the direct contemporary influence
of Schiller on the literature of the Eng
lish world was greater than Goethe's.
It was Schiller's protest which reused
Byron. 1t was the mystic melody of
the author of The Bell which gave
Wordsworth and Coleridge their meta
physical meditation. Bryant his intro
spective view OF nature and Poe much
Of his lyrical outburst. THE Bells is
in the direct lineage Of the poem of
Schiller though poles apart in verse
and rhythm. similar in the effort to
read human life into inanimate nature.
Schiller the poet of freedom, did more
than free Germany. He aroused a new
note in England, felt in this country.
and ode. metaphysical verse and play
still respond. often unconsciously, to
the distant echo Of the poet our German
fellow-citizens have for two days been
celebrating.
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Insane Hospital Jurisdiction.

Doubt is expressed by the acting Sec
rotary Of the Interior whether the ju-
risdiction OF that department over the
Government Hospital for the Insane ex-
tends beyond a supervision Of the
finances OF the institution, leaving a
question of the ability Of the depart
ment chief to compel the adoption of
better methods of safekeeping the in
mates and Of preventing their escape
to menace and brighten the dwellers of
nearby suburbs. If such a lapse Of ju-
risdiction actually exists the fact should
be called promptly to the attention of
Congress at the opening of the next
session, in order that it may be cor
rected. Meanwhile 1t is to be hoped
that no such technicality will stand in
the way of the prevention of the occa-
sional flights from the hospital such as
that of the cleaver-bearing maniac the
other day, which spread terror through
the adjacent community.
Direct congressional supervision over
SUCH an establishment as st. Elizabeth
is not in the best interests Of either the
institution or the government. Congress
is not qualified. by Its organization to
undertake administrative work OF this or
any other character There are long
periods of recess. and during the sessions
the houses are busily engaged in the
transaction of legislative business. Oc-
casional Investigations have been under
taken into the hospital. to probe specific
charges, but never with the result Of
showing mismanagement or serious
faults. In the main the hospital has al
ways met satisfactorily the tests applied
to it. But in this matter of the latitude
allowed to the patients an issue not OF
fact but of medical policy arises which
should be determined by some authority
more readily available than the national
legislature.
A report has been called for by the
acting head of the Interior Department
regarding the escapes from the hospital,
and in few days the matter will be
before him in shape for careful consdera-
ton. The residents OF the District close
to the hospital will hope that the au-
thorities there pending the adoption of
better measures will keep extra close
watch upon the inmates and the gate
ways. or at least that there will be such
good fortune that none of the patients
will succeed in going forth unattended
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The House Committees.

The prediction that Mr.. Cannon in the
committee assignments would make con-
spicuous slaughter of the House insur-
gents was not fulfilled. Upon the whole
they were very fairly treated. All are
reasonably well placed. and will be able
to render their constituents good service.
An examination of the Speakers work
shows that he has placed capable and
experienced men al the head of all the
important committees. Not one is an ex-
pertinent. All know the way around. and
will be able to give good account of
themselves. Good republicans. and salts
fed with their partys plan of House pro-
cedure, they should labor together and
In connection with the Speaker. for the
party's and the country's benefit.
The Speaker was not to be expected
to strengthen the hands of those who
had shown hostility to him and the order
of parliamentary procedure for which he
stands. He had to consider the respon-
siblity of the man in the chair to his
party and to the public. And so he recog-
nized the necessity of surrounding him.
self with men upon whom he could rely.
He put nobody on guard who would be
tempted to use his place to the en-
barrassment of the organization respon-
sible for the business of the House. Any
other course would have been risky, and
might have proved suicidal.
II is an enormous task to seat nearly
400 men in committee chairs so as to
afford each the best opportunity for
usefulness. In the first place the
Speaker can appraise but few Of them
from personal knowledge. Many are
strangers to him, and he must take
counsel about them. In the second
place the claims of the different sec
tions must be balanced; and they are
always put forward with confidence and
supported with energy. No Speaker ever
on general lines he had succeeded in
utilizing the talents represented by a
House membership. Personal disap-
pointments have always appeared, and
have sometimes been vigorously voiced.
We have probably not heard the last
OF the proposition that the power Of
committee appointments be taken from
the Speaker and put into commission.
How naturally the ideas Of some men
run to commission. They would put
everything into commission. But would
satisfactorily than the Speaker? 1t
would probably make a mess of it. The
same personal ambitions and claims of
sections would have to be reckoned
with, and commission would find more
difficulty than an individual in bringing
order out Of the collisions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-07

present state of affairs to be inevitable
eventually. it is to be hoped that it will
occur before the machinery of destruction
is so perfected that civilization will re-
ceive from it a demoralizing blow.
The chief hope Of those who, while be-
lieving in preparedness. realize the crue
folly Of warfare is that the perfection OF
killing machines will permit the reduction
of the standing forces drawn from the
ranks of the producers and workers. II
the Maxim ''silencers' and the aero
planes and dirigibles enable the militan,
powers to keep on permanent war foot
ing with fewer men and smaller expendi-
lures than heretofore. more power to the
men who are at work devising these
methods of slaughter.
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The Currency Question Next.

October of next year would not be
good time for Congress TO meet in extra
session. The congressional elections will
be drawing TO close. with everybody on
the stump and the pot boiling. To re-
quire men with their little all at stake 10
leave their campaigns in the hands of
Heutenants and begin legislation here on
the currency question would work great
hardship. Such action does not seem
likely.
Both parties will be on their mettle in
the contest for the next House The stake
will be important in itself. and important
also as bearing on 1912. What hope will
remain to the democrats II the republicans
again win? II after all the turmoil over
the tariff the republicans present solid
front and carry another House, what will
IL matter whether Mr.. Bryan or another
leads the democracy two years later?
On the other hand, il the democrats
win, the republicans will be seriously
Jared. democrat in the Speaker
chair for the first time since 1895 will look
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-07
Motor Cycle Noise.
From the Springfield Union.

From the Sprlhgneiu Union.
An internal nuisance which demands
attention is that due to the
practice OF some motor cyclists OF speed
ing through the public streets with the
mufflers of their machines open. The
racket from one motor cycle is bad
enough, but when a string of machines,
rafting away like battery of gatling
guns, passes through an otherwise quiet
the din is nerve-racking
II there is no city ordinance now in
force which can prevent this outrage. ii
is high time that the city council adopt
cd one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-07
Financial Information.

so you at last yielded to that man!
and gave him some tips OF
the market"
YES" answered Mr. Dustin Stax.
What happened?"
well, they turned out SO badly thai
I'm mighty glad 1 didn't invest any
money on EN- myself"
The Triumph of Discord.
or Miss katydid
A-sittin in. de tree
Chance to hear a mockin' bird,
AS sweet as 1t could be.
Miss katydid discover
Dat her voice were big an strong
So she decide dat she'll break in
An give 'em all a song.
Pore OIL mockin bird.
He listened an he flew.
De other katydids jine In
An make a great to do.
An now an den dey'd chuckle
In de middle of the fuss
An say Il bet dat mockin' bird
Wisht he could sing like u.s."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-07

1t Is reported that lock of Napoleon's
hair recently sold for $40. The care with
which the great Frenchman combed his
hair indicates that he would have paid
much higher rate for a few extra tresses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-07
Ill.Timed.

You say my remarks were ill-timed?'
said the natural born orator.
Yes replied the colleague. They
lasted over an hour when they shouldn't
have occupied ten minutes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-07

If Emma Goldman wants real sympathy
she might ally herself with the night
riders who think they can improve eco
nomic conditions by program Of whole
sale destruction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-07
Not in His Set.

And now it's feared the modern boy
Grows naughty on discovering that
The good professor they employ
Is not a member of his frat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-07

D1n order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters TO TIE
STAR should not be addressed to any
Individual connected with the ONCE. but
simply to THE STAR. or to the Editorial
OF Business Department. according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-07
The Charge Of the Trusts.

From the Indianapolis News
Likewise it seems that it is a good deal
easier to kill charging lion than an
overcharging trust.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-07

It is announced that Hartman will be
entirely well by the end of this month
Only king of railway finance would un-
dertake to hold his recuperative powers
down to. schedule in that manner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-07

In the course Of time the first steam
boat will have passed into remote an
tiquity and the public will be celebrating
the invention of that crude forerunner of
great things, the Wright arship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-07

An effort to recognize all the men con-
cerned in the tariff law would give 1t as
many names as a Spanish grandee car
rieS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-07

Massachusetts is now equipped for a
grand alliterative celebration of beans,
brains, Boston and Beverly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-07

The statesmen who have been advocat-
ing the effacement of party lines .are not
all congratulating themselves on the work
done in that direction by tariff discussion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-07

The Chinese prize Sunday school scholar
naturally remains more or less an object
of suspicion in New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-07

One thing that should endear the car
10 the British public 10 that Russia has
not been active in promoting these new
tangled airship notions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-07

Doubtless some eminent financiers base
their predictions on the principle that any
tariff is better than a state of sus-
penSe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-07

The homicidal record OF the summer
promises something awe inspiring in the
line OF sensational dramas next winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-07

One of the touching sights disclosed by
our civilization is an alienist doing his
best TO earn his compensation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-07

In these days Of big ocean liners 1t is
difficult to realize that the Half Moon
once broke a record
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-07

1t cannot be denied that Harry Thaw
has been great benefactor to the lawyer
out of a Job.
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The Senate Tipple.

From the New York Mail.
Members of the Senate drink Ave dol
lars worth of lemonade every day and
pretend to- like 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-07

Some folks is born lucky said Uncle
Eben, IAN de man dat is born wifi plain
common sense is one of en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-07
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Succinctly Put.

He dances beautifully" said the sum-
mer girl, "but he hadn't been here
week before he was engaged to be mar
ried.
"Ah," replied Miss Cayenne: "he two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-07
Time to Speak Again.

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
DR.. Eliot, it's getting dull again; say
something.
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Continuation of Annual
August Sale of Furs
and Fur Garments
"a to " Less Than Regular Prices.

~ VERY piece of every Fur Garment in this sale
W is OF this years design and maknot old piece in the
collection and all guaranteed by be strictly
fect This August sale offers unlimited possibilities of
choice to the search of Handsome Fur Piece Gar
ment Greatest beray has guided its gathering the greatest
has governed the selection of only the beautiful and
liable absolute the selling policy
Included Black Eastern and Natural Mink Caracal,
Beasom Seal Electric Seal Pointed Fox Sable Fox Isabella Fox
Ernne Skunk, Natural and Blue Wolf Natural and Brown
Coney Opossum and Sable Squrren fact all the popular
Furs represented.
Furs and Fur Garments Purchased During This
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MATTRESS RENovATING.

MATTRESSES CAREFULLY RENOVATED.
ticking. from $500 up. Best materials. ex-
perienced workmen. fou can see your work
done. L. T. JONES. 623 ct. NV. Tel N.c0o7.
mylS-00t B
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WINDOW CLEANING.

WINDOWS. HOUSES AND oFFIcEs GLAND.
MODERATE PRICES; LEON T. CAHooN.
1908 r ST. NV. PHONE MAIN 7l6A.
1yn-o0t.h
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Do not forget Bargain Tuesday.
E. J. FE !! j & co.
ALWAYS RELIABLE

ID. T. Perry & Sons have beer
awarded the contracts for buildin,
sections of macadam road in the town
of Auburn and Wilton, N. H. The,
expect to begin the work next week.
Rev. Roy NJ Houghton delivered al
address at the evening session of the unioI
conference in Grafton Wednesday evening
On Tuesday Mr.. Houghton will deliver al
address at the ordination ceremonies O.
his successor at Derby, Conn, Rev. E. Z
| BURNER.
The scholarship. offered, by the
| Clawson- Hamilton Commercial college
| to the one who guessed most accurately
the attendance during the four days OF
the Valley fair was won by w. A. Fer
guson of Bellows Falls, VT. He regis
tered his estimate to be 20,050 which is
the exact number reported by the
officials of the association.
The literary program at the grange
charge of Mrs. A. j. Currier, who pre-
s sS1r9 r res MISS Nellie i f Eddy
piano solo, Miss Ethel Streeter; in.
strumental duet, violin and piano, Mr..
and Mrs. Floyd johnson; conundrums,
Mrs. Altha Bruce; talk upon Intensive
Farming. Past Master c. s. Hopkins;
poem written Dy MIS-. AlHld UOOueHOugH
one of the Oldest members of the
grange. read by Mrs. Jennie Bass of
Randolph; talk upon Farming. Past
Master o. T. Ware; recitation, J. E.
Lawrence; song, grange choir.
Manager Charles Ramsdell of the
Brattleboro high school football team
has a schedule of five games arranged
and to B. H. S. will fall the honor of
christening the new athletic ground on
the island. The first game of the sea-
son will be played on the island a week
from tomorrow with Bellows Falls. The
team under the direction of Coach
George Pierce is putting in stiff prac
tice these days. r. c. Averill is putting
the line in shape. 1t is expected that
a game will be arranged for Thanksgiv
inc morning to be played at home. In
addition to the game with Bellows Falls
the 10th the following schedule has
been arranged: Oct. %, Greenfield at
Brattleboro: Oct. 80. Keene at Keene;
Nov. 6. Bellows Falls at Bellows Falls
Nov. Is, Vermont Academy at Saxtons
River. The old golf links are used for
practice.
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The Romance of Plain Man. >. Glasgow
The Romance of John Bainbridge.
CHURCH NOTICES.

The Rev. w. S. Smithers, district super
intendent of Montpelier will address the
school at the Methodist church next Sun
day. He will also preach in the church
morning and evening. Everybody wei
come.
Centre Congregational church. At 1890
divine worship; l0.45, Bible school; Friday
evening (tonight), the pastor will give his
second lecture on the historical study OF
the Bible, his subject being How We Got
Our Bible.
The, Sunday morning service of First
Church of Christ, Scientist, at lO.45, sub
iect, Are Sin, Disease and Death Real?
The Wednesday evening testimonial meet
ing at 7.45. The reading room is open
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday after
moons from 2 to 5 o'clock. All are well
come. Emerson building, Elliot street.
Unitarian church, Rev. E. Q. S. Osgood,
pastor. Service every Sunday at 1880.
Sunday school at ll.45. Theme for next
Sunday, The Aim of a University All
are welcome.
Methodist church. Elliot street, Rev. NJ.
II. Sharples, pastor. Parsonage, 50 High
next week. Preacher tonight (Friday),
Rev. W. S. Smithers, district superintend.
emit. Mr.. Smithers will also preach Sun
day morning at 1890 and in the evening
at o'clock. Commencing Monday even,
ing and continuing every night next week
(save Saturday. the Rev. Z. w. Sharp
will conduct revival services. The publ;c
is cordially invited to these meetings.
The Universalist church. Rev. ID r
Trout, pastor. Public worship at 1880 a.
m, with sermon by the pastor. Theme
Quench Not the Spirit, / Thess. $40
Holy communion viii be observed. sun
day school at Has a. m. The Christian
Union service, p. m. Mr.. Clawson will
lead. Everyone welcome to all the ser
3 p. m. This friday evening a church
meeting, 80 p. M, in church parlors.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-10-08
BruttIebOrO Local
ANNOUNCEMENTS,

Photographs and records. G. M. Du.
gan's Music Store. Off
Fred G. Leitsinger, Piano Tuner. Phone
242, or Dugan's Music Store. 37tf
A valuable suggestion for the wedding
present is Nntting photograph from
Clapp 4 Jones.
son Photographs and Records at w. G.
Horizons, "a Main ST., Ray block, Brattle-
boro, VT. 38tf
Wales's Dancing School at Grange Hail.
Adults, Thursday evenings Children, Sat
urday afternoon go. 4ltf
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WAISTS

This week we are able to show you
the largest line of tailored waists to be
found anywhere. White linOn and ma
dras waists at CSC.
White linon waists with blue piping
very hobby waist at CSC.
Pure Irish linen waists with Gibson
plat and pocket at $3.50.
Heavy mercerized waists, very good
quality, SLAB. Linen waists with wide
tucks in front, $1.79. Waists with en-
broidered front in different styles at
$1.98.
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WHAT TIME WILL the CLOCK STOP?

Tuesday contest Three
prizes given Tuesday 49, guess
will be unveiled everv
Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock
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on
Equal Suffrage.

Mrs. A. ID. Chandler, Barton Landing:
1 am believer in full enfranchisement of
women on equal terms with men. / am
a citizen of the state; amenable to all the
laws of the state; but am taxed without
representation, contrary to the constitu-
ton of the United States. / therefore,
demand the ballot, because / believe it to
he right and inst
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-10-08
Advertised Letters

Men:--C. A. Barber George Ballou. DR.
T. j. Bourne, Edmond Brunette. W. j
Column; Carl Harrinton, William F. Hail
VIM, W. Howard, Clark +. Hulett. All,
mond B. Moore. Almond Moen, Carol
Miller, l.. l.; Miller, III. J. Weatherhead.
Carrie Skinner.
Advertised Oct s.
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WOMEN'S Department
SWEATERS

We are showing this season the larg-
est line of sweaters in New England.
Coat sweaters with pockets in grey and
white, $2.48
The new long. auto coat sweaters in
the honey comb weave, $2.9S, $3.48,
$3.98, $4.48 up to $500. The very lat
est-Military Sweaters in all colors
with high military collar, $3.48. Man
nish style coat sweater in grey, white
and red at $248, $2.98, $3.48 up to
$500. The new coat sweater three
quarter length, with pockets at $3.48,
1898, $4.08.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-10-08

Having told his favorite joke four times
over without eliciting even a polita sm;ls
from any of his listeners. the man tuIns
angnly upon his heels and mutters.
by Georgei III get a laugh on that
story or know the reason why. IN 90 tell
1t to Simpkins. He borrowed some money
from me the other day. Chicago Post
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-10-08
Private Sale of Furniture and House
hold Goods.

Beginning Saturday, Oct Q, from 10 to
u and ] to 4, and continuing the same
hours each day through the following week,
/ will offer for private sale at my residence,
No. Canal street, large quantity of fur
niture and household effects, including
chamber sets, dining sets, chairs, table,
carpets and a variety of articles such as
are needed in furnishing house. Terms
cash. HERBERT +. BROOKS Al