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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-24
NEW!Sb0yS SEE TAFT
Statesmen Wait While Presi-
dent Greets Little Brothers.
OFFER TO BOX FOR HIM
Sammy, Aged Nine, Declares His
Ability to click" Israel.
GIFTS AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Big Turkey to Be Presented Each
Married Employe and the
Grounds Policemen.
OFFER TO BOX FOR HIM
GIFTS AT THE WHITE HOUSE

Statesmen and craftsmanship had to
take a back seat for q few minutes at the
White House today while President Taft
gave cordial greetings to three hustling
Washington newsboys-Israel, Sammy
and David APRIL. Two of these young
sters serve papers at and around the
White House. They wanted to shake
hands with the President, about whom
they had heard so much. They were prom
Used yesterday that they would get the
opportunity II they would call today.
They were early on hand, with their faces
and hands washed to the limit, smiling
and cheerful. While they stood in the
hallway just outside Of the Presidents
room Samuel and Israel began matching
cigarette pictures, and Sammy. nine,
managed to do Israel, seven, out of a
bunch Of mighty fine photos of celebrated
ball players and noted actresses. The Sc
cret service men didn't stop the little
game, which was broken up by the an
nouncement that the President would see
the youngsters.
Statesmen Have to Wait.
A dozen statesmen were standing
around the Presidents room when the
kids entered, but he left them all and
ssaluted his visitors. telling them he
wished them every pleasure and happi-
ness during the Christmas season.
All except Israel were somewhat
abashed at the great honor that had come
to them, but Israel, red-headed, tat and
good-natured, managed to get his nerve
and stammer out:
''Well come in and box fer yer. some
time
'"That'll be fine said the President.
do you box with glOves?"
Sometimes with gloves and sometimes
with our fists" declared Israel.
And l can lick him. too" put in
He can't when 1 get mad" asserted
Israel.
The President asked the boys about
themselves and found they were doing
WELL I'VE made So yesterday" they
told him.
The president worked in his Offices
until after the middle of the day and
then went into the business district to
finish his shopping. He spent several
hours Thursday and Friday in the same
business. but found it necessary to re-
sumo his purchases today.
The President will distribute good
many presents among friends and rela-
tlves. White House employees, more than
one hundred, including the policemen In
the grounds, today received evidences of
the Presidents thoughtfuness. One
hundred and two fine turkeys, the best to
be had In the Washington markets. were
among the married men. The
few single men In and out Of the White
House were remembered In other ways
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-24

To Chaplin Brown, chairman Of the
meeting which launched Mr.. Callahan's
boom last Thursday. letters from prom
inent business men throughout the city
indorsing Mr.. Galatians candidacy and
promising not only to vote for him. but
to utilize every resource to procure his
election, have been received.
In letter received this morning julius
Garflnkle writes:
II have your letter of December 20 and
assure you 1t will be a pleasure for me
to vote for d. j. Callahan. 1 think he
will be the right man for the right
place.
Joseph Strasbufger. proprietor of the
Family Shoe Store. wrote the following
to Mr.. Brown:
II am sorry I could not attend the
meeting held Thursday at the Chamber
of Commerce relative to the candidacy of
D. j. Callahan for first vice president.
AS this is our busy season. l was unable
to get away. You can rest assured that
it will afford me much pleasure to vote
and work for Mr.. Callahan"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-24
ARRIVES AT BOGOTA.
Panama's Peace Envoy Receives Cool
Reception in Colombia

BOGOTA. Colombia. December 2-Dr.
Carlos Mendoza. the special emissary of
Panama to Colombia. arrived here yester-
day. His visit has caused much popular
feeling. but there has been no rioting
1t is understood that Mendoza's mission
il to negotiate treaty of peace between
Colombia and Panama The public here
is opposed TO such a treaty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-24

If you are in need
of employment secure
a place by advertising
in the Situation col
umn of The Star. An
advertisement of if
teen words costs but
IS cents a day. Many
good positions have
been secured by ad-
vertising in The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-24
Sample Want
Situation
Advertisement

LAWYER-By young man (25), graduate
In Law, with some experience. position
In either general law or patent attor-
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-24
'Out upen Christmas"
nearly happAned to him.

out UPON CnffStn
nearly happened to
There is q little
army of rather
smart young meH
and young women
who have just stop
ped believing in
Santa Claus. They
have no reason to
stop believing. ex-
cept that the boy
and girl in the
next grade above
them at school
laughed them to
scorn at the mere
thought of any
thing so preposter-
Gus as Santa Claus.
/. a 6 I V e ar on
Christmas eve they
went to bed and
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-04-23

Simeon 0sby has bought the
beautiful residence at 17th and
Pine SITS and will move in next
week
Revival services have begun
at Zion Baptist Church last week
Rev A w. Williams, pastor.
Mrs. Florence Cook of Quincy
was in the city hast week IN the
interest of Forei3n Missions, and
spoke at Union Baptist Church.
Mrs Emma Craddock and sis
ter were visitors in Chicago last
week
The Ladies Calendar Bazaar
that was announced for the last
of last of April has been post
poned and will be given at st.
Paul Church the Oath, 25th and
Goth of May. All captains are
requested to keep working to
make this bazaar a grand sue
cess.
Mr. Berry Of s. 10Th St.. is on
the sick list and has been for
three weeks We hope tor him
aspeedy recovery,
r. G. Douglas of 2423 South
Grand Ave East has been sick
for some time.
Trim Smith of s. Passtield St.
is quite i'll at his home.
James Adams of N. 14th St.
was among the excursionists Atog
Chicago last week ~
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-04-23
Society and Local

Capt. r. A Byrd was in Quin.
cy this week on business apper-
tanning to Co. /, l. ". 6. and the
inspection of same by U. S. Of
6cer.
Mr.. Arthur Johnson of S. 9th
St., left Apr. 10th for Evan ston.
Ill where he will remain indie
finitely.
Mr.. Virgil Motley was anon g
the excurslonists to Chicago last
week.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-04-23
Current Events.

The railroads have been order
ed by the Railroad and Ware
house Commission to keep watch.
men at crossings from p. m. to-
midnight.
The responsibility for the
street car collision with the c., &
A. r. r. recently was placed on
the street car conductor.
w. G.. Graves, of the State
Board of Charity. resigned re-
Gently.
The Colored Y. NJ. G, A. is
progressing finely.
Our Business League wants
every business man and woman
connected.
Miss Alice Giles attended the
M E.. Church Conference at
Kansas City, Missouri, recently
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-04-23
Legal Notice
Notice of final Settlement
Estate of Rilla Butter. deceased.

Estate of Rilla Butler. deceased.
Public notice is hereby given, that the und er-
signed Wyatt Johnson. administrator Of the estate
of Rila Butler. deceased will attend before the
Probate Court of Sangamon County. at the Court
House In Springfield. Illinois, on the 9th day of
June 1910 for the purpose of making final settle
ment of said estate. AT which time and place he
will ask for an order of distribution. and will also
ask to be discharged.
All persons interested are notified TO attend,
and ,exafnine the settlement now on file in said
Court Springfield. Illinois. March 80. A. d.. Io1o,
WYATT JOHNSON. Administrator
A. MORRIS WILLIAMS, Attorney
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-04-23

OWN an interest in j. p. Rob
ert's East End Shoe Company
Own one or two pairs of shoes
there. Buy stock, 81, SO a share,
two shares IS. For further in
formation call at the store. 1907
&. Capitol Ave. J. P. Roberts,
Manager.
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-10
MOTHER ON THE BOYCOTT

"It was bad enough" said mother, Gin the days before the strike, It was hard enough to get a meal that Pa would surely like, It kept me guessing every day to think up something new, To get a change from mutton chops, hamburger steak or stew; But this boycott proposition has me guessing now. Alas, How can vary meals that are made mp of oats and grass? 'There are ways of making dishes out of meat that please the men, They like it cold on Monday, and on Tuesday warmed again; There are stews and little salads, there are patties and croquettes, And man thinks that it is something very different that he gets; But potatoes are potatoes, whether creamed or baked or fried, And you can't disguise biscuit, l am sure because I've tried. "It was bad enough to figure out @ meal that was @ change, When veal and beef and mutton, pork and liver were the range Of diet I could choose from. but a woman's task to-day Is the limit. let me tell you, when the bill of fare is hay; O, the problem isn't easy, and you can not fool man, A baked bean is a baked bean still, fix it howe'er you can."
 Detroit Free Press
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-10
LEGAL NOTICES

ATA COURT OF PROBATE holden A at sharon within and for the District of sharon on the 3rd day of February, 1910.
 Present, Frank w. Dakin, Judgo.
 Estate of Maria A. Swift, late of Sharon in said District. deceased
 Charles c. Marsh of Cornwall, Conneoti- cut, appeared in Court and moved that m instrument purpurtmR tO hc Inc last will and testament of said deceased and codioll thereto be admitted to probate and that letters tcstamcntary thereon, be granted to him the said Charles c. Marsh tho EXCcutor named therein, as per written application on file.
 AND IT Is ORDERED-That said applica- tiOn be heard and determined at the Pro- bate Office. in said sharon, on the 18th day os February, 1910, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. an. that notice bo given of tho pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, hy publish ing R copy of this or'cr in some newspaper printed in this County and having a circulation in this district, and by posting n like copy on the public sign-post in the said town, and by sending by mail, post age paid, Il marked copy of said newspaper to Ada Bonney, Jamaica, N. Y; Warren Bonney, Jamaica N. Y; Charles l3onney, Jamaica, N. Y. and Frederick Bonney, Paxton, Illinois, and return make to this Court.
 Attest, FRANK w. DAKIN, Judge
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-10
THE W EW LIST.

The list of property owners in the town of North Canaan, together with the amount of their assessment in 1908, and the new appraisal made by the board of assessors in 1909, as printed in this issue of THE NEWS will make very interesting reading. A perusal of the list will show every owner of property in the town what every other owner has been paying on in the past year and the amount the board has decided as right for him to pay on this year.
 To the man whose list has been ip- creased only five or ten per cent it will be gratifying, as showing that he has been putting his property in at nearly it's full valuation; to the one who is raised from fifty to oseYenty-five per cent. or more, it should be equally gratifying. as giving him the judgment of three capable officials on the actual value of his property, and thus allowing him to pay his just proportion of the taxation necessary for the support of the town.
 There are probably some instances in which the amount assessed is inequitable. The only cases of this kind that will be heard of are those where the owner con- siders that his property has been rated too high, and he will have an oppor- tunity to protest in the matter before the board of relief on the 18th and 18th of this month, It is safe to say, however, that these protests will not be very numerous, and that the sum total at which the property of the town is listed will not vary many dollars from the figures printed.
 According to the estimate presented by John B. Reed at the adjourned town meeting, January 8, the amount of money to be raised on this grand list of $1,3l3,21 by the tax of 1211a mills voted at that meeting is $16,415. This sum, with the estimated receipts from other. sources, will give the town total in come of $2O, ,428. The regular expenses of the town, known and estimated reach a total of $17,070, leaving a balance for general expenses of $3, ,358. This is a small amount for an emergency fund, but, judiciously used, should be enough for all exigencies. It is easy to see, though, that any material reduction in the assessments as made, will cause @ large shrinkage i'll thls em urgency fund and seriously handicap those who have the financial affairs of the town in their care. AS all, or nearly all, of the money expended by the town benefits the owners of property, it would seem to be the part of wisdom, as well as patriot ism, for said owners to accept (upleSs there are very good reasons for object ing) the judgment of the board of assessors in th3 valuations they have placed upon the properties listed.
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-10

While other denominations do not observe the season of Lent as a church ordinance, nearly all Protestant churches take advantage of this time, when so many social distractions are ill abeyance for the purpose of holding special re- ligiOus services, with the aim of awaken ing a spirit of introspection and turn ing of the mind to tho contemplation ot religious subjects.
 A very important part of the observ, ance of the season ill the Catholic church is the ab bltiuenco from the the eating of meat, although of later years the 'black fast" as it was called, has been modi- fled to a large extent and the physical necessities of the people have governed the extent of tho prohibition by the church. Aside from the religious Ordi- nance governing this part of the ob- servance of the season, 1t is conceded by all medical authorities that there is too much eating of flesh for the physical needs, and it would be well for the bodily welfare of others besides Catholics if they would make this season a time of abstention from too much indulgence in the pleasures of the table.
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-10
A City of RoiIina sprinas.

Carlsbad has been humorously de- scribed as being built on the lid of a boiling kettle, which is almost literal ly true, as it stands on a crust of com parative thinness, through which rise several mineral springs. The most abundant and most used of these springs is the Sprudel, which dis charges 130OOO gallons a day of vari- ous temperatures. The water. of the hot springs has been famous for more than a century as d "cure" for various complaints, and the town can nearly always boast of its royal visitors dur ing the season from May 1 to Sept. 20.
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-10
Frank Smith,s Condition

Frank SmItn SonoluCn
 D Frank Smith, for many years one of the most popular conductors on the Gen. tral New England railway, began to show signs of mental debility some months ago and he was finely laid off by the railroad company. 1t was moi thought at that time that his aflliction was Serious, but later an examination by the cOmpany's physicians at Hart ford revealed an inkliug of his true con- ditlon. He was induced to 20 to Great Burlington, friends hoping that con- plete rest would prove beneficial, but he continued to fail. While returning to Great Burlington from WinSted Satur- day he created scene at the station in Canaan and was finally placed in charge of Deputy Sheriff RhoadeS. who took him to Great Burlington in sleigh. An examination conducted at Great Bar rington Monday by Dr. Beebc, of Pitts field and a specialist from Albany. re- vealed the fact that he was suffering with paresis, form of insanity that ends only in death. Frank was a Ga naan boy and is well and favorably known from one end of the Central New England to the other and he has the sympathy of host of friends.
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-10
POINTERS

G. L. Parsons S5 Sons advertise a spe- cial sale of muslin underwear to begin February l2. Sec tho adv. for particu- lars.
 E. P. Hunt and Go. have an impor- tant announcement to home furnishers in their adv. this week. Their after-in. ventory barg tins are worth reading.
 "Maryel" shoes for the little folks are the speciality offered by Benton X Wright in this weeks adv.
 A. P. Briggs has an.adyertisement of interest to anyone who has farm tC rent or for sale.
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-10
THELENTEN SEASON.

The season of Lent began yesterday (Ash Wednesday, and will continue for forty days (exclusive of Sundays) ending Easter Sunday, March 27.
 This springtime penitential season is recognized by Catholics and Episcopa- Hans as one of the most important of church observances, and during this time there is a cessation of worldly pleasures, and discipline of the spirit and the body by prayer and feasting.
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-10
NOTICE

The annual meeting of the Canaan Fire District will be held at the Town Hall in the village of Canaan on Satur- day, February 18th, 1910, at 3 o'clock p. m., for the purpose of electing officers of sad District for the ensuing year; to lay a tax to dcfray tho expenses of the District for tho ensuing year and to transact any other business proper to come before said meeting
 By order of the Executive Committee. N. WATSON HARDENBERGH, Warden,
 JOHN $. REED, Clerk. Dated at North Canaan, Ct., Feb. l, 1910.
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-10

Physicians in New York are trying to have a stop put to the emission of smoke by automobiles, on the ground that it is causing an infammatory disease which affects the membranes of the nose and throat, and which is particularly irritat ing to asthmatlcs and consumptives.
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-10
OF CANAAN, ss. Probate | Court Ephruarv | 1QIO

' lIo IIV VT NEAN tNHtNl NJ IIVUdIU IJ Court February 1, 19l0
 Estate of Frances V. Adam, late of North Canann in said District. deceased. The Court of Probate for the district of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof. for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlements Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarrcd recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to GEORGE $. FULLER, Administrators ARTHUR r. FREEMAN { NNo'h ihis'i"'"'S'
 Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-10

Prof William H. Brewer, of the Shef- field Scientific school, has issued state ment in which he claims that Dr. Cook did not have a fair deal and that his enemies were determined to hound him to death. He says that Cook may be crazy, and that he knows of two instan- ces where prominent explorers went in- sane from the effects of their terrible exposure in the Artic regions. He be- lieyes that Dr. Cook thought he had reached the pole, and says it is his opinion that people who are living ten years from now will also believe that the doctor had accomplished what he claimed.
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-10
ENGLISH SPARROWS.

The Department of Agriculture, in a recent bulletin gets after the English sparrow, and condemns it in these words:
 "In it's economic relations the English sparrow among birds Is comparable to the rat among mammals. It is cunning, destructive, and filthy. It destroys small fruits, as cherries, grapes, pears and peaches. It also destroys buds and flowers of cultivated trees, shrubs and vines. In the garden it eats seeds as they ripen, and nips off tender young Yege- tables as they appear above ground, peas and lettuce being especially subject to attack. It damages wheat and other grains, when newly sowed, ripening and ln shocks"
 The Department then goes on to de- scribe various methods of destroying the pests, and among the means, regardless of the fact that it has just described the birds as filthy, suggests that:
 "Since English sparrows are a pest and reduction of their numbers is important on economic grounds, there would seem to be no reason why the birds, when trapped or shot, should not be utilized for food in this country, as they have been in the old world for centuries. Their flesh IS palatable and nutritious, and ill city restaurants they are often served under the name of reed birds,"
 Here is a chance to get square with the meat trust Unlimited supply, in- expensive, for the public good, and recommended by the government.
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-10

The Atchison Globe man offers this advice: "Never run after a street car or a woman; there will be another one along ill @ minute"
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-10
was undertaken.
That Fishing Trip

A party of five, consisting of John l.. Thurlough and his brother, with Howard Bierce and two friends from Chapin- vile started for Plantain pond, Mt. Washington, Saturday afternoon on a fishing expedition. It was fine winter day, and ideal weather for ice fishing. But there came a change-the mercury started for the bottom of the thermom- eter and the wind helped it along. John said it was so cold the next morning that the fire froze in the stove at their stopping place, the ice on the pond was so thick they couldn't cut through it, the snow was so deep they had to tunnel mp through the chimney to get out of the house, ,and-well the fishermen concluded that the Taconic range of mountains was a good place to keep away from in win ter, and Monday afternoon they "hoye in' full of fish stories" but no fish.
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-10
NOTICE

Notice Is hereby given that l refuse to recognize bills or obligations unless in- cured by me in person.. Jannary 27th, 1910.
 HANFoRD M. FERRIS.
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-10

AUTOMOBILE FOR SALE Orient, made by the Waltham Mfg. Co. 4-cylinder, l6 h. D. air cooled engine. sliding gear transmission and shaft drive, detachable tonneau and rear deck. Can be used either as ruuabout or 4.passenger car All in good condition. Will be sold cheap.
 Wallace Garfield. Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-10

His political opponents are having the laugh on Arthur Howard, the recently elected mayor of Salem, Mass. During the campaign he magnanimously promised to give his salary for children s playgrounds. When he tried to draw his first months wages of $125, evil dently having forgotten his promise, he found the cash had been attached by a former landlady who claimed $59 due on an unpaid board bill.