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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
Hopeful Of Results.

At least one playground In Washing
ton expects to have passed before 6
o'clock this evening all danger of
being closed this winter for lack of
funds. When the big skating rink at
the Arcade, 14th street and Park road.
closes for the afternoon today those
who are working for the Columbia
Heights playground hope to have real
Used enough to insure safety until the
next fiscal appropriation Is available
o'clock. Admission will be at a greatly
reduced figure. and all money will go
to the Fairgrounds at 14th street and
Columbia road.
The campaign for the Columbia
the Columbia Heights Citizens Asso-
citation. which has pledged itself to
raise $500 to keep that ground open
until June 80. 1911. Already more than
$500 has been raised by the special
tSs Skating matinee me- ey VIII f1p put danger
practically out of the question. as a
big fair in st. Stephens Parish Hall
also has been planned for the benefit
Of the children and their recreation
park.
Association Assumes Task.
While the other Fairgrounds have not
been 80 fortunate In interesting the
citizens association of their vicinity,
the work Of the Washington Play
grounds Association Is going along
swimmingly. To keep all the play
grounds open from the time the pres
emit appropriation is expended-Decem-
Der Until the next becomes avail
able-June 30, 1911-will cost some one
or some organisation at least $4,000
The Playgrounds' Association has un-
dertaken the burden Of this prospect
i've debt, and, setting about not long
ago In businesslike campaign to
raise the necessary money, already has
nearly $500.
OF course, the necessary amount will
II the present rate of contributions OBJ
tains. But every contribution, great or
small, Is received by those who are
working to keep the children of Wash
ington of Of the street as a distinct
bit Of encouragement.
What Each Contribution Means.
Every contribution means that an
other has awakened to an appreciation
OF the contrast between the lives Of
children reared in streets and alleys
and those for whom clearly, healthy
and congenial amusements are fur
nished.
$3,21S5O.. the sum of $3,1O5.5O having
been previously acknowledged. Those
who contributed today are w. B. Moses
& Sons, 500; Zellers & Co., So; Alex
Guild, 81; II. r. Howenstein, 81; Pres
ton Gibson, IS. Total for today, $113.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
Mr.. Dooley on ::Home Life. "

I'VE go by one " these magnificent
dash up. We see tn Jock step out an run
up tn stairs. We see tn head hired man
in knee breeches open tn dure. an We
think to ye'ersilf: I bet We thin people
ar-re onhappyr Ivrything must be cold
an cherries within. there's so much
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
Returns From Tour of Europe.

Assistant Secretary Huntington Will
son of the State Department has returned
to this city after tour Of Europe in the
course of which he visited Constantinople
and delivered to the Sultan of Turkey
message from President Taft in response
TO his previous greeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
Unconscious From Fall From Car.

Mrs. Margaret Williams OF Fawcett
Gap. Va. was picked up unconscious and
suffered conclusion Of the brain when she
accidentally fell from asstreet car near
-Pennsylyauia avenue and 18th street
about 8 O'clock this morning.
She was taken to the Emergency Hos
,pital. 1t is thought she will recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
Murder and Suicide in Burned House

MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa, November
28.-The bodies of Charles Mabeus and
wife were found in the ruins of their
home, destroyed by fire. yesterday.
revolver was found near the body of
the man, Neighbors said they heard
shots shortly before the fire was seen
The couple had frequent quaErels In.
believe murder and suicide
preceded the burning of the home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26

CHICAGO, November 26.-Michael
Cudahy. founder Of the Cudahy Pack
ing Company interests, suffered a re-
lapse early today following his recent
operation for appendicitis. and physi-
clans at Mercy Hospital, where he is
confined, pronounce his condition crit
ical
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26

Mrs Sarah Doran. widow OF Michael
Doran, died at Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Friday morning of q complication OF
diseases. She was born in loo In Dun
dalk, Ireland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
Wife Sues for Absolute Divorce.

Emma c. Tyler today hled suit for an
absolute divorce from Harry, f. Tyler.
They were married October % 1902, and
have one child. Inidelity is alleged and
q correspondent named. Attorney J. A.
OShea appears for the wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
Lost A,tsclea

Nearly all lost articles are returned
when advertised In The star. One cent
. word Is all It oeste you Ter fifteen
words or more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-26
CLASSY FIRE CREW
''Sm0ke Eaters" in White
Gloves and Pink Carnations.
NO. 2'S H0USEWARMING
Affair Arranged by Business Men of
the District.
SPEECHES, BUT SHORT ONES
Feast Of Eloquence Quickly Gives
Way to Feast Of Viands-Growth
Of Department.
SPEECHES, BUT SHORT ONES

One perfectly good company of fire.
men. all dressed up in their best uniforms,
wearing white gloves and pink carnations.
was the first sight which gree.ed the
hundred guests at the housewarming OF
No. 2 engine company last night. When
the eye was accustomed to the grandeur
occasioned by the effulgence of dressed-up
fremen it could have been seen that the
entire inside of the big, new forty-five-
thousand-dollar firehouse was swathed in
hundreds of American flags, that there
was a forest of green's and flowers, CIV
ing the effect of a conservatory. and that
Mike the Monk, mascot at No. =, had
shining as FURNISHED gold. Every horse
had been manicured about the hoofs with
a bucket of black paint every glossy coat
had been curried, every inch of leather
harness had been washed and scrubbed.
The brass poles down which the smoke
eaters slide from midnight rest seemed
to be giided anew, and, in fact, No.
was on show and praying that nobody in
the business section would be FOOLISH
enough to pull an alarm box and break
up the party.
Arranged by Business Men,.
This housewarming was arranged for
and given entirely by the business men
in the center Of the city, all of whom are
better protected than ever from fire, now
that No. is in it's new quarters on 18th
street between G and H streets. There
were no frills and no long speeches.
Every one who had something to say
cut it short and sat down. Chief Wag-
ner. Commissioner Rudolph. II: B. r.
Mcfarland, Maj. Sylvester, William F.
GUIDE, Rabbi Simon. Simon Wolf and Roe
Fulkerson were the speakers on the
schedule.
Before the real business of the evening
was started upstairs, where caterer
had done his lest to show that the food
supply is not yet at low ebb, Chief Wag-
ner rang an alarm and the dressed-up
firemen showed something of how to
hitch up their apparatus at high speed.
Commissioner Rudolph explained that
he was there to take the place of Com
missioner Johnston, who was confined to
his home by illness. He congratulated
the firemen and the city on the new
house. Simon Wolf. acting as toast
master. then introduced the other
speakers.
Connecticut western news., 1910-01-06
REMINIS sc ENT

In this number of THE NEWS will be 1feund the first of series of "Remi- 1iscences" which it is purposed to continue from week to week.
 The articles will consist of extracts From the columns of THE CONNECTICUT WESTERN NEWS from the time of its airst issue in 1871 and will be composed @of such incidents and personal happen :ings of the times as seen of sufficient importance to publish.
 We feel assured that the series will be Interesting to the middle-aged and older people who read THE NEWS, by recalling to tbeir minds circumstances that they would probably never have thought of again and by the mer tion of names familiar to them in their younger days.
 The articles should be of interest to sshe younger generation also for their Historical value, and as an epitome of the days when their parents were young, as they now are.
 As the founding of THE NEWS was aeoincident with the opening of the Connecticut Western railroad, it is but natural that large share of the paper in -Its first year should be devoted to this important undertaking and while lack of space forbids any extended account of the building of the road, numerous short items of interest will be found in connection herewith.
 A few to whom we have confided our Intention of publishing this series have approved highly of the idea. We would be pleased to hear from any of our readers whether they like or do not like she plan. AS one object of THE NEWS is to publish paper pleasing to it's sub. acribers, it is always glad, if it can, to get their opinion as to it's success or failure in it's efforts "brickbats or bouquets," as Golfers Weekly calls ecriticlsms-so let us have your verdict, and we win govern ourselves accord dngly.
Connecticut western news., 1910-01-06
FIRE PROTECTION

This is subject that year or two ago formed good share of the editorials an THE NEWS and largely through its efforts some steps were taken at that time to provide the means of fighting @ .cDnfagration, should one occur iD Canaan.
 The recent heavy snowfall has given rise to the thought of what the village would do in case of such d disaster and Aas suggested the following pertinent aauestions: At the time spoken of, a quantity of hose was purchased. Ho " many people ill Canaan know where ashat hose is: How many of those whC do know would be able to get 1t into commission in hurry if 1t was needed: Ks it in good condition? Where are the Biydrants? How many citiz9ns would Know where to look for one if needed and how long would it take to uncover .ope from it's blanket of snow ill ttls Zero vveather2
 A fire is calamity at any time, but is doubly serious Ill extreme cold weather. When blaze is once well started, every uniuute counts. It can only be spcc -os. fully fought by taking it in the early stages. Is Canaan prepared for the emergency?
 'THE NEWS has no desire to be counted sxn alarmist or a crOaker, but the same causes for fire exist in Canaan as in other towns. The fact that there has mot been one is no reason for supposing zthere never will be, and it would seem ito be the part of wisdom and forethought sto be prepared for one if it should come We cannot expect to be forever exempt .freIn the aftliction which has visited our aaeighboring towns, and if we are un-
Connecticut western news., 1910-01-06

But it finally stopped showing, and then, to confirm that popular and modern quotation: Life is made up of one d. thing after another" the mercury started for the bottom of the thermome- ter, water pipes froze, the wind blew the frigidity through the houses. people coming in from the bracing atmosphere outside wore those elegant Dolly Var den" noses so popul 1T about 8 years ago. But what's the use of kick'ng-it's all right-this is winter, real good old. fash. toned New Englaud winter. So let's shovel coal and be thankful it comes in its proper season-not next July.
Connecticut western news., 1910-01-06
NEW SURFACE FOR ROADS

Although the automobile season and the consequent flying dust are still some weeks distant, it is interesting to note that road builders are experimenting all the time to find some surface binder that will be durable, cleanly and at the same time ccono nical. Many combinations tried with varying success. Most of them have been an improvement, but all are simply transitory expedients and the continued renewal makes them de- cidedly expensive.
 Germany, which is usually in the forefront of all matters pertaining to municipal welfare, is now trying new preparation which they call "apokonin" and which promises to be very satis- factory. The process is secret. but it is known that coal tar oils are the main ingredients. These heavy oils have great binding qualities, and this together with the heavy rolling, make road almost iron-like in consistency and one so smooth and hard that snow and rain cannot penetrate it. A more important advantage is that the creosote in the composition destroys bacteria in the dirt and thus prevents the spread of disease by the dust that may be ground and blown off the surface.
Connecticut western news., 1910-01-06
A PLEASING INNOVATION

President Taft seems to have made an effort to return to the simplicity of years ago at the New Years reception at the White House last Saturday. While the usual spectacular procession of diplomats and representatives of foreign govern ments were as much ill evidence, the custom of having the reception room crowded with invited guests was omitted and no one had place in the receiving line but the President and his official family. Also, after the dignitaries had all paid their respects to the Chef Ex- ecutive, then the citizens took their place in line and there was none of the hurry and rush noticeable on such occa- sions in later years. All had time to re ceive handshake and greeting from the President. This is as it should be, and we hope the innovation will become the custom in the future. AS a government of the people, simplicity-which does not mean lack of dignity-should be the rule in all governmental social func tions, but more particularly this one, in which so many of the so-called "com- mon people" go to great deal of trouble as we'll as expense to show their regard for the man they have elected to repre- sent them among the nations of the world.
Connecticut western news., 1910-01-06
RetliL .,ii I.

Stand up. priso~er," orders the stern judge.
 The trembling culprit, who has been found guilty by jC"y of his delighted pccrS, stands.
 Prisoner at the bar" solemnly de- clares the judge, you have been con- victed of building house after house containing one of these confounIed lit- tlc boxes called reception rooms,' in which there is neither room to receive nor hooks to make it wardrobe. The sentence of the court is that for the next ten years you shall be confined in one of these alleged reception rooms of your own construction and designw
 Immediately the lawyers for the de- fendant begin work upon an appeal on the ground that a cruel and unusual has been decreed.--Life.
Connecticut western news., 1910-01-06

Tuesdays New York Sun published letter written three years ago to Presi- dent Roosevelt by Hon. Ethan Allen Hitchcock, at that time Secretary of the Interior, and who was then working faithfully to punish the "land thieves" and retain the public domain for the people. In the closing paragraph of the letter he says:
 "In such efforts as I have made to pro- tect the service in my charge from the ravages of inordinate greed, it has not been my custom to consider the station or power of the guilty; they all look alike to me, except that in my view the higher the offender the greater the crime against society and law, because of the force and influence of the higher ex- ample"
 Here is reason for punishing the "big ones;" not simply because they are big, but because their high position makes their evil exrmple so much more danger ous than that of their less influential partners in crime.
Connecticut western news., 1910-01-06
Make Some One Happy.

Charles Kingsley thus counseled a friend: Make it a rule and pray to God to help you to keep it, never, if possible, to lie down at night without being able to say, I have made one human being at least a little wiser, a little happier or a little better this day You will find 1t easier than you think and pleasanter."
Connecticut western news., 1910-01-06
THE MOO COW MOO EDMUND VANCE COOKE.

Ny pa held me up to the moo COW moo, So clostI could almost touch, IEn fed him a couple of times or two, En wasn't fraid cat-much. The moo COW moo's got tail like rope En it's raveled down where it grows, -En, it's Just like feeling piece of soap All over the moo cows nose. En the moo COW moo's got deers on his
 head,
 En his eyes stick out of their place, En the nose of the moo COW moo is spread All over the end of his face. En his feet is nothing but finger nails, En his mamma don't keep lem cut, -EEn he give folks milk in water-pails Elf he don't keep his handles shut. "Cause eff you or me pulls the handles,
 why,
 The moo COW moo says it hurts; asut the hired man he sets down clost by En squirts, en squirts, en squirts.
Connecticut western news., 1910-01-06
LEGAL NOTICES

A T A COURT OF PROBATE held at A West Cornwall within and for the District of Cornwall on the lst day of January, 1910.
 Present., Geo. R. Smith, Judge.
 Estate of Alice r. Nickerson, late of Cornwall in said District, deccased
 LeonaTl ! Nickerson, Executor.
 ORDkRED-Inat 6 months from the date hereof be, and the same arc limited and allowed for the creditors to bring in their claims against said estate, and iho Executor Is directed to give public notice to the creditors of said estate to bring in their claims within said time allowed, by posting n copy of this order on the public sign-post nearest the place where the de- ceased last dwelt. within the same Town, and by publishing the same once in srme newspaper having q circulation in said Probate District, and return make to this Court of the notice given
 Attest; GEO. R. SMITH, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1910-01-06
NIGHT TELEPHONE RATES
The 10 D. m. to 6 a. m. Reduction
 Abolished.

The 10 D. m. to a. m. Reduction
 Abolished.
 The Southern New England Telephone Company has abolished the reduced night rate charged for messages sent over its fine between 10 D. m and a. m. The whole night rate reduction was only project for popularizing the tele- phone and picking up business. The railroads do not sell night rate tickets and the United States government does not make night rate postage charge. The telephone has been pretty thoroughly popularized aud most people feel that they cannot get along without it. The original low rate plan for night servlce was cut down to 10 D. m. for the alleged reason that so many people resorted to It that the service was overweighed. Now the 10 o'clock to clock low rate Is abandoned because so few people use 1t. One plan was bandoned because it was much used. and the other because it wasIso little used. All of which indicates very plainly plan had any show for long eNlty after the company got strong and busy enough to drop it.-hurtford Cour. att.
Connecticut western news., 1910-01-06
The New Business Directory

The resident and business directory of South Berkshire county, Mass, and Canaan, Conn.,, published by Crowley & Lunt of Great Harrington and Beverly, Mass is out. It is a very complete book and valuable, not only in business offices but in the home. The business edition sells for $500, ond the one for household use $l00, and may be had from the publishers at the prices stated. postpaid.
Connecticut western news., 1910-01-06

Canada is to have the first monorail system on the continent, The contract has been let for the construction of a road in British Columbia, with several spur tracks from the main line. We'll bet anybody cookie that in less than ten years after the invention has been proven of practical value that the United States will have five miles of this construction to one mile in any other country
Connecticut western news., 1910-01-06

According to records kept by the Chi cago Tribune, the enormous sun of $15O, ,641 ,253, has been given by bequest and gift to benefcence during the year just past. It has been distributed as follows: To charity, $67 ,446, ,421; to educational institutions, $46, ,122 ,241; to religious institutions, $22 ,443, ,895; to art museums, galleries and public improve ments, $S,616,410; to libraries, $3,Ol2,- 293.
Connecticut western news., 1910-01-06
A Bio Help,

The lecturer raised his voice with emphatic confidence. "I venture to as- sert," he said, that there isn't man in this audience who has ever done anything to prevent the destruction of our forests"
 A modest looking man in the back of the hall stood up.
 "I-er-l've shot woodpeckers," he said.-Every body's.
Connecticut western news., 1910-01-06
POINTERS

Benjamin wants you to see the "Ste- vens" exhibit at Madison Square Garden January to 15.
 Benton &5 Wright advertise ten-days' reduction sale and quote prices that will pay you to read.
 G. L. Parsons 34th anniversary sale continues for seven days. See their ady. for Specials"
 E. P. Hunt & Go. announce one of their famous Undermuslin Safes which always prove interesting reading to the ladies.
Connecticut western news., 1910-01-06
A Calamity.

Tammas 0o McTavish. whom he has just pulled out of the water)-Man, Donar. ye sud be lookin' happy! Are ye no thankful yer life's saved? Me Tavish (sourly)-I dinna see nae cause to be thankful. The glass O whisky l had afore I fell intil the waters got ten fair decentralization Tit-Bits.
Connecticut western news., 1910-01-06
RESTRICT OF CANAAN, ss. Probate

DISTRICT OF CANAAN, ss Probate H Court, December l5, 1909.
 Estate of William Garfield, late of New Marlboro, Berkshire County, Massachu- setts, leaving estate in said district, de- ceased.
 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 settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly attested, within said time, will be debarrcd u recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 HERBERT c. JOINER,
 CHARLES c. SMITH, Executors.
 WILLIAM H. CANFGELD,l
 Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1910-01-06
Ladylike.

A little girl on train was chewing gum. Not only that, but she Insisted Un pulling it out in long strings and letting it fall hack Into her mouth again.
 "Mabel," said her mother. in borri- fed whisper. don't do that. Chew your gum like a little lady."-Every- body'S
Connecticut western news., 1910-01-06
wehatsr Made Neat Retort.

As judge made law k now so much discussed, we may recall one of the neatest answers in history, as far, at least. as our own reading goes:
 Judge dnterrupting Webster's argu- nent)-That is not law.
 Webster-It was law until your hon. or spoke.-CSlliers Weekly.
Connecticut western news., 1910-01-06
Briqht Thouqht.

"Oh. dear" sighed small Elmer. "I wish I had another pocket"
 You have several now" rejoined his mother why do you want another?"
 "I've looked through all of them for my knife" explained Elmer "but couldn't find it. If had another pock- ct it might be in that."-Chicago News.
Connecticut western news., 1910-01-06

It is an established custom, which practically makes it an unwritten law that the President and Vice President must not travel together ill the same conveyance, as it puts both their lives in peril at the same time. But Presi- dent Taft and Vice President Sherman defied the custom last Friday by return ing to Washington on the same train, and they still live to tell the tale.
Connecticut western news., 1910-01-06
Accidentally Shot

The 3-years-oldson of Joe Galinsli of Forestville was accidentally shot Sun- day afternoon by his l4-year-old brother while the latter was showing him how to operate rife.
Connecticut western news., 1910-01-06
Their Turn Out.

Ella-They had very smart turn out. Bella-Indeed? Ella-Yes; they were ejected from one of the best ho- tels in the town.
Connecticut western news., 1910-01-06
BORN

FITCH-At Canaan, Dec. 15. n daughter Grace Ethel) to MT. and Mrs. Gilbert T. Fitch MOREHOUsE-At Sharon, Dec. 9. a daughter to MT. and Mrs. Henry Morehouse.