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Evening star., 1911-08-20
Fake Mahogany.
the Boston Transcript.

FROM the Boston Irdnscrlpt
"Old mahogany has been for many
years almost a synonym for sumptuous-
ness in our dwellings or in business or
public edifices wherever this regal wood
has been a dominant feature of finish and
furniture. 1t has frequently carried as
far socially as coat of arms or an oc-
tavo genealogy; but now the distressing
intelligence is sent forth by the govern
ment scientists that what Is represented
TO be mahogany Is in majority OF cases
really something else. because the demand
for it, like that for Mocha and Java coffee,
is largely in excess Of the supply. Thus,
there are annually used in the United
States about 4O.OOOOOO feet Of so-called
mahogany, while the annual cut of the
genuine article Is only 1S.OOO.OOO. and we
can hardly get all of that. The masque-
rade wood Is known to the trade as
Colombian mahogany because it comes
from Colombia and in grain and color re-
sembles the Simon-pure to an extent that
is calculated to deceive all but the ex-
tremely expert, though there is as little
relationship between them as between oak
and maple. What is worse, the substitute
is not only not mahogany. but actually
belongs to 1.-THE monkey pod family of
woods. Could anything be more humiliat-
Ing than to invite a friend to come and
stretch his legs under your monkey pod
table?
Evening star., 1911-08-20

plefe records are available. the shipments
from the United States to the territories
under discussion-Alasl>a. Porto Rico.
Hawaii and the Philippines aggregated
s36, 6,0e0, 900; in 1910, SS3.00O.000. and in
1911 seem likely to be 500. 100000 u gain
of $50, ,0O0, 900. or nearly 10 per cent.
Inward shipments from the territories
were $4,000, 600 in 1903, $10S. 000, 900 in
1910 and at the rate of $107, 600. 900 in the
ten months of 1911, gain of $4,000. 900,
or so per cent over 1908. The largest gain
in outward trade with the non contiguous
territories was in shipments to Porto
Rico.
Evening star., 1911-08-20
Touching Up the Big Cities.
Chicago Record Herald.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
Truly the primacy is passing from the
Latin peoples. Spain is down, Italy is
not feeling any too well and Paris has
again been pronounced to be away below
mar. A Chicagoan shows up this over
esteemed city as a bluff and bunko
game. Paris. says Mr.. Won Frantzius. is
dirty The same disgraceful fact has
been noted by other recent visitors. Still,
II YOU want a clean. well administered
town you don't turn to Chicago; you go
to Germany. Paris, says Mr.. Won Frant-
xi,ls ID monotonous. Such is the fell price
paid for excessive teamwork. for an over
sociaiixed civilization. The critic ought to
be pleased by the spirit of individualism
Evening star., 1911-08-20
A Noble Will.
From the COLUMBUS Journal.

A merchant in an eastern city -four
ished in his business and made a snug
fortune out Of it. He died six or seven
years ago, leaving a viii by which he
gave to his clerks his entire business,
share and share alike He had converted
it into stock concern and willed each
clerk his share of the stock. The firm
name included his own, and the condi-
tion of the will was that the clerks
should continue the business as he had
carried it on. They did, and hourished,
and today it is a prosperous enterprise
But this matter of disposing of his
business was as noble as it was novel
These faithful employees had helped him
to do a profitable business and make
money, and it was quite natural, as it was
just. to recognize that fact in his will.
1t was fine disposition of that mans
money; finer than Carnegie or Rockefeller
or Pearson or any other rich man ever
thought out. The lives of those clerks,
their homes and their trade are standing
testimony to the justice and good sense
of the testator. 1t is mighty good ex-
ample to go by.
Evening star., 1911-08-20
Eating Potatoes.
From the Chicago News.


Charlotte Bronte once said, please
don't!' to Thackeray as he helped himself
to more potatoes Charlotte had been
cured Of a love for potatoes. as the girls
in confectioners' shops are cured of a love
of sweets-by surfeit. A servant of the
Brontes told Mrs. Gaskell that the father,
who had grown to splendid bulk on pota-
toes. Thought the children should be
brought up simply and hardly. SO they
had nothing but potatoes for dinner!''
Here is a sentence written by Lord
Chesterfield to his son in 174S: "One part
of your supper the potatoes) Is the con-
slant diet of my old friends and country
men, the Irish. who are the healthiest and
strongest men l know In Europe
Peru Is the natural home Of the potato
which grows in many varieties. OF these
the most famous Is the Peruvian yellow
potato. 1t is of exquisite taste, highly
nutritious. with golden color and thin
skin.
Evening star., 1911-08-20
Our Non-Contiguous TERRITORY.

From the American Asiatic Associations Journal.
Trade of the United States with its nom
contiguous territories in the fiscal year
which ended with June will exceed $780,
OOO.OOO against less than $1OO, 600 600 in
1901 In this trade merchandise received
in the United States slightly exceeds In
value that sent to the territories in Ques-
tion though shipments from the United
States show the larger and more rapid
growth
In 1898, the earliest year for which COM
Evening star., 1911-08-20
BAND CONCERT TODAY.

00NO OV0OGn4 xOOAA
Fort Myer, Va Guard mount
and sacred concert, Cavalry
Band. George F. Tyrrell. di-
rector, 11:15 am.
Program:
March, "Rakoczy". -. Boettger
Inspection, AT the Fountain"
LoSey
March. Captain Fitzpatrick,
Weldon
March, 'Luneta" .Tyrrell
Concert:
Song Without Words -. Bach
Paraphrase, "Jerusalem: the
Golden" Robinson
Sacred, ''Hosanna" .Granier
Transcription. "Pleyers Hymn"
Old Hundred" ........ Ripley
Monday, August 81,
GARFIELD Park. Cavalry Band,
7:30 pm
Tuesday, August %,
Smithsonian Grounds. Engineer
Band. 1880 pm.
Wednesday,, August 90.
Capitol Grounds. United States
Marine Band, SIS pm.
Thursday, August "a,
Judiciary Park. Cavalry Band.
1880 pm.
Friday, August 25.
Iowa Circle. Engineer Band.
1880 pm.
Saturday, August &c,
White Lot. United States Ma
rine Band, sos pm.
Evening star., 1911-08-20

hoy from Broadway; Davie ~ Emerson,
comedy musicians, and the Great
Chiyos, Japanese equilibrists and Jug
g1ers.
The frst-run photo play production.
the largest. clearest and most vivid in
Washington, will present Monday "'Fhe
Wages Of War;" Vltagraph subject.
and "Simple Ike Decides to Get Mar
Evening star., 1911-08-20

still rampant in his home town. This is
Mr. Won Frantzius' second attack. After
his first, shocked and mortified Paris i'm
mediately appropriated $2O0. .OOO. 600 for local
II he can do as much for
Chicago as he seems to have done for the
French capital our realization of city
beautiful should not be long delayed.
Evening star., 1911-08-20

Every time that man approaches me
seem to have a chilli
You are very foolish. Better warm up
to him. His father Is president of one
Of our leading Ice companies"-Chicago
Record Herald.
Evening star., 1911-08-20

Owe laughs at
locksmiths, I II g y
say: and, faith, 'tis
true, as / have
usually found in
m y experience.
When a wench
wills "a man Will
discover a way,
and tits a pretty
frequent trick they
have of willing.
even despite their
Evening star., 1911-08-20

1r OhNNY ECk.ERE aad his SIX SUM
mer BOarders are going to create
n big sensation this week mt the
Casino Theater. 7th and streets,
Presenting the tabloid musical
comedy, "LOve by Wirehess."
In addition to this lively number
here will be Swan & Bamhard, famous
comedians; Ray Fern, the
Evening star., 1911-08-20
54'N az FREE q '"'' WEEK
Aw VAUDEVILLE
Deceitful.
From London Opinion.

The Little Chap-We're getting UP a
tug-of-war between the married and the
single men. You're married. aren't you?
The American-sN1o. I've just been sea-
sick: that's why ] look that way!
Evening star., 1911-08-20
A GAME FOR A GIRL.
By B. MARRIOTT WATSON.

An episode In the life and fortunes OF
Richard Ryder otherwise Galloping DICK,
sometime gentleman of the road.
Evening star., 1911-08-20

riea,'' a Naiem film.
This afternoon and tonight the Casino
will give it's premiere sunday Con-
cert of exceptional features. On FRI
day the amateurs Will hold forth again
and that means two capacity audiences
Under it's new management the Ca
sino rs giving the best show in town
This week L. particularly gem.
Evening star., 1911-08-20

a father. said i.
Sir. said he eagerly, we will have
one more throw. Sir, the dice be ready
to hand. And you shall wager your win
nings and all against my lovely daughter,
the beauteous innocent"
l was taken aback in fair amazement at
the old goats proposal hut / was not the
one 10 stay at good hazard. no, nor
one to buy a pig in poke SO says /
Where is this daughter Of yours whom
you rate so highly?''
He started about the room as IL listen
ing. ''She should be i'm bed saws he
"Oh, she is pretty innocent a lamb and
goeth early to her sleep. She should be
in bed above
For moment said naught looking on
him and wondering / was not in need
of his gold. damn him
What looking maid is she?' said 1.
las like her daddy as two peas" said +.
jeering. rip me. am 1 to risk golden
fortune for a girl with parsley face and
carrots?"
"Sir, she hath a skin like a peach. she
hath blue eyes: her face is cream: her
hair is like waving amber" says he, with
enthusiasm. But ! swear you shall see
her If you will consent
Again was Isilent. whistling a stave
unto myself. but, sink me. l knew not
what to make of it. Yea I was in the
mind to think shame Of this unnatural
father that would barter his daughter for
his gold
WE'LL began at last. taking up the
dice, but in good sooth 1 scarce knew
what would say: but he. whose face had
been working all the time. and at the
back OF whose sordid brain the thoughts
and fears had been driving like mice in a
wainscotting. broke in quickly.
Nay. nay: I will exchange" he cried
feverishly. II will not toss. 'Tis un-
seemly and against law" he says Ito
put all fortune to the fall OF die. But ]
will make bargain with ye. You shall
take my daughter, exchange her against
the gold.''
.1ah!" said !. throwing down the dice.
so that they scattered on the floor. bah.
you limb of Beelzebub! You would sell
your own flesh and blood, your own in
'nocent lamb. your ewe-lamb, your lamb
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-11
GALES FERRY
Awards Given for psrfeet Attsndanes
 at Sunday sohool--Netss Of Local

Several members of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school made awards for perfect attendance at the session of the school on Sunday. Walter Nather, Richard BraceWelI, Irving Hurlbutt, Dudley Perkins, Alton Stoddard and Harlan Newbury, Jr., received the gold plated star pins as a reward for four years of regular attendance. The sf1- yer star pin, given at the end of three received by Edwin Bracewell and Miss Florence Hurlbutt was awarded the third year wreath. Mrs. Sarah COlver and Daniel Davis received the geld pins given for one years attendance.
 Alfred M. Voorhees, left on buefneDg trip to New York on Monday.
 Mrs. Charles J. Pierce of Allyn's Point visited relatives in Grotcn Fri day.
 Elmer E. Kidder of spencerport, N. Y.. arrived on Saturday for few days stay with Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Comstock while en route for visit with his parents in Maine.
 Miss Susan Perkins of Groton was the guest last week of relatives at the Ferry and Allyn's Point.
 Many of the young people of the vil- 1age were guests of MT. and Mrs. Ed- ward Lester at a party at their home in the Union district on Friday even ing.
 Mrs. Hudson Leavenworth and son William. who have been spending a few weeks at Shore Home, since the death of Mrs. Leavenwortfl's father. Jonathan Satterlee. left for their home in Win- sted Monday.
 Mrs. Wflliam Harris of Groton was . recent caller here.
 At the Epworth league service Sun day evening, which was in charge of the pastor. Rev. c. Wilson. Harrison, 8 collection for the work of the Ameri- can Bible society was taken. Miss Meabel Martin and Rufus Hurlbutt ren- dered a duet and Mrs. Harrison a soo1o.
 Miss Carrie Chapman of Norwich was the guest of Miss Mildred Pierce of Al1yn's Point Sunday.
 Miss Mildred Voorhees, entertained a party of her young friends on Saturday evening.
 Epworth League Social.
 There was small attendance at the Epworth league social Tuesday even- ing owing to the storm. A short mu- sfca1 programme with a recitation by Rev. c. Wilson Harrison was enjoyed. Miss Mabel Martin of Meriden, Dr. Vincent Eldred of Norwich and Mrs. Emma Harrison provided the vocal numbers of the programme.
 Miss Georgianna Hurlbutt returned from New York to hsr home in the village on Tuesday.
 Miss Amy Satterlee. who is making her home at present with her sister, Mrs. Hester Richards, in Norwich, re- turned to that city the first of the week after a few days stay in the village
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-11
Who is Going and Coming-Incidents. Accidents
 and Building in Three Counties.
MoNrvILLE
Sen;ors' Entertainment Nets Over $40 Baptist Church Commentaries Christian Endeavor Day.

Miss Jennie Wood is i'll.
 The senior class entertainment given at Palmer Memorial hall last Friday evening netted about s49.
 Miss Stella Coen is the guest of rel- atives in Hartford.
 William Grinnell is seriously i'll.
 The AgOga and Baraca classes held their regular meetings in their rooms Monday evening. Eighteen members were present, and the two hours were pleasantly spent in games, music and physical culture exercises
 Christian Endsaver Sunday Observed.
 The Awakening was the subject of the first sermon on Pilgrims Progress at the Union Baptist church Sunday morning; 102 members of the Bibl0 school were present. At o'clock the choral class sang, preparatory to the evening meeting. Christian Endeavor day exercises were held in the evening at 6.50. very interesting programme having been arranged by Mrs. A. P. Mitchell, the president of the Christian Endeavor society. Mrs c. c. Chappell gave an account of the growth of tha it's organization, and helpful remarks were made by the leader and John ?. Brown and others.
 A mixed Quartette composed of Mir. an1 Mrs. Robert Latimer, tenor and so- prano, and Miss Nellie Chapman and Rev. G. c. Chappell, alto and bass, sang Only Jesus. The chorus of IS voices sang with enthusiasm several selections. under the direction of the pastor, with Fred Spencer violinist. The opening number of the series on Famous Hymns and Their Authors was given at 7.15. Miss Nettto Gridley read the life of Parronet and the story of his great hymn, All Hail the Power Of Jesus Name, after which the chorus sang the hymn. Then Miss Grid1ey read the life of Rev. Edmund Hamilton Sears and the story of his hymn, Calm on the Listening Ear of Night, after which the hymn was sung. The meet ing closed with the hearty singing of Bye-and- Bye, from the Alexander Song Book.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-11
HAMPTON
Funeral of Walter Darrow-Notes and
 Personals.

The people of this community were greatly shocked to hear of the sudden death by drowning of Walter Darrow, together with two friends of North Windham, in the Shetucket river last Sunday evening. He was a member of the senior class of the w. H. s., a member of the local grange and an ac- tive member of the c. E. society. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. The funeral was held Friday at 2 o'clock at his late home. Burial was in the North cemetery. where the grange. of which he was member, had charxe of the services.
 Miss Flora Pearl, who has been very i'll with congestion of the lungs, is convalescing.
 Grange Meeting.
 The officers and some of the mem bers of l.. R. G. went to Scotland last Friday evening and conferred the third and fourth degrees on a class of six teen. After the initiation an oyster supper was served by members of Shetucket grange which was much enjoyed by all.
 Mrs. Grace Moran fs visiting her father, Herman Allen.
 T. J. Riley went to St. Joseph's hos pital last Monday and has since un- dergone an operation.
 Orin w. Phillips Is working for his father in Canterbury.
 Misses Kinrball and Bassett, two teachers, spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in Scotland.
 Miss Lucy Pendleton of Scotland is caring for Mrs. Dwight Fuller. who has been i'll for several weeks.
 MT. and Mrs. David Weaver are both i'll.
 Arthur E. Pearle made @ business trip to Willimantic and North Wind ham last Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-11
LEDYARD
Stranger Attempts to Collect Bounty on Three Fox Skins and a Fox Skull.

Recently a man appeared at ahe resi- dence of Town Clerk William I. Allyn and had three fox skins and one fox skull. The town of Ledyard pays a bounty of $6 on each fox killed within it's borders, tho town clerk slitting the ear and burning up the skull. Mir. Allyn was not at home at the time, but Mrs. Allyn, the assistant town clerk. asked the necessary questions. The man gave his name as Tom Mack, would not give his place of residence, claimed he did not have any, and acted in suspicious manner. Since MT. Al- lyn has received a letter from Willi- mantle asking that . check for SIS be sent to the man and the town clerk brought the matter up before the board of seiectmen as to paying the sum de- nlanded. The selectmen decided to hold up the matter for future action, thinking it case of fraud. Some towns do not pay a bounty on foxes and 1t is thought foxes have been kill ed elsewhere and brought into town to receive the bounty.
 Supper Melted Over s.
 The adies' Aid society gave 8 supper for the benefit of the church at the residence of MT. and Mrs. Charles A. Gray Friday evening. Over sixty were present and the proceeds amounted to over $8. The next supper will be held with Mrs. John Finnegan. Personal Items.
 Miss Eloise White, teacher in district No. 6, had to close her school the past week on account of illness.
 Miss Ruth Norman of Smith college has been staying few days at the home of her parents. Mir. and Mrs. T. P. Norman.
 Mrs. Calvin Hewitt, who has been visiting several days with relatives in Hartford, has returned home.
 Miss Nellie Geer is making a lengthy visit with friends on Long Island.
 William I. Allyn is harvesting S1-2 inch ice.
 Mrs. Elmer White, who is suffering from severe cold, closed her school Tuesday night for the rest of the week.
 MT. and Mrs William I. Allyn were Sunday callers on MT. and Mrs Will fred Brown of Old Mystic.
 Deacon James McCracken is very feeble.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-11
FITcHvILLE
Celebration of Birthday-Expianation
 of Disappearance of Cats.


 Miss Marie Fogarty of Jewett City was recent guest at the home of MT. and Mrs. John McManus.
 Miss Margaret Bailey of New Haven has been. the guest of the Misses Kingsberger.
 Fitchvflle Baptist church, spent Sum- day afternoon and evening with MT. and Mrs. Nelson Stark.
 Mrs. J. c. Allyn has returned from visit at the home of her son, MT. and Mrs. George Allyn of Hartford.
 Dwight Smith is convalescent after being confined to his home with the grip and quinsy sore throat.
 Birthday Party.
 Master Francis Grebbin entertained a number of his small friends at his home on Riverside drive Tuesday aft ernoon in honor of his 5th birthday. The afternoon was pleasantly spent playing games and with selections on the piano, after which refreshments were served. Master Grebbin received many presents.
 Small Boys Kill Cats.
 No one could explain the sudden dis- appearance of cats recently until Tues day night, when the mystery was part 1y solved when one Thomas which had dark painfully dragged himself back to the house and soon expired from the effects of broken neck An fnvesti- gation was started and soon it was learned that a number of small boys met nightly with @ bag and clubs and woe unto the unlucky feline that hap pened to get within their reach.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-11
Officers of c. E. Society.
NORTH sTONINGToN
Prayer Service Observed = Public Course If Lectures at Wheeler School.

Rev. Lucian Drury, Rev. J. H. Adams and Rev. William Quayle attended the New London County Baptist Ministers conference at Norwich Monday.
 Rev. F. M. Hollister attended the meeting of the New London County Congrega tfonal Ministerial association held at Norwich Town Tuesday.
 Salad Supper.
 The Ladies' society of the Baptist church served a salad supper Wednes- day evening at the home of Rev. and Mrs. !. H, Adams.
 Mrs. II. M. Pendleton arrived home Monday evening from g. visit of a few days at Northampton, Mass.
 The Pendleton Hill school has been closed, and transportation to another district provided for the pupils. The teacher Clark A. Conn, is teaching in Ashwillett.
 The annual prayer service appointed by the Woman's Baptist Foreign Mis- sionary society was observed by tha women of the local Baptist church.
 Leland Powers Coming.
 Leland Powers is to give a recital of "The Tanning of the Shrew" in the Wheeler library next Tuesday evening, the third in course of lectures gratu- itously provided by the Wheeler School and Library association.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-11
SALEM
Salem Social Club Met Monday Even. ins-Minor Happenings of Local In- terest.

All the services in the Congregational church were well attend ed last Sunday. The pastor, Rev. J. S. Cogswell, preach ed an excellent sermon from the text found in Romans 10: 1.
 Endeavor day was observed in the evening with Mrs. Rose Ray in charge. The solo by MT. Clark entitled Life's Railway to Heaven was well rendered and was appreciated by the audience.
 Miss Standish spent the week end at her home in Westchester.
 k. Baker, teacher in the Birch dfs- trfct, spent Saturday and Sunday at his home in Pomfret Landing.
 Miss Fluvia Miner is a guest at tine home of her brother, $. A. Miner.
 E. Nrandall and Ernest Spencer were in New London during the week.
 J. Frank Rogers was in Norwich on business last Monday.
 The town clerk and selectmen met ir the town hall last Saturday.
 Mrs. James Lane is spending few days in New London.
 Salem Social club met in their han on Monday evening and the name of Alexander Gordon was proposed for membership.
 Salem grange met in their hall on Tuesday evening.
 On Sunday morning, Feb 19. Rev. J. s. Cogswe11 will deliver an address on The Life of Abraham Lincoln
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-11
VOLUNTOWN
Highest Scores at Whist-Court Lib.
 erty to Observe Lincoln Day.

The Home Whist club met with MT. and Mrs. Clarence Bitgood Monday evening. The prize winners were: Lady's first, Mrs. Edmond Heibert; second, Mrs. B. E. Clark; gentIeman's 3 first, John N. Lewis; second, D. E.. Clark.
 An enjoyable social and dance was held in Union hall Saturday evening, for which Harmony orchestra, William Richards leader, furnished music and Charles Albro prompted. The affair was under the management of Thomas Me Donald.
 To Honor Lincoln.
 At meeting of Court Liberty Mon day evening four applications for mem- bershfp were received and will form a nucleus for a class to be initiated on March 20th. The degree team has been reorganized and commenced rehearsa1s. The entertainment committee reported their plans for the observance of Linz coin day this (Saturday) evening, to which members and their wives, ,daugh- ters and lady friends have been invited. An interesting programme has been arranged. The Rev. w. A. Keefe will give a short address on Abraham Lin- coin. There will be vocal and fnstru- mental solos and Harmony orchestra will be in attendance. There will also be an hour at whist and the evening will conclude with a dance.
 Men from Providence are cleaning the chimneys of the tenements on their property.