davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10

test. went to the bottom Of my pock-
etbook in my strivings to please"
"And failed?''
Absolutely
We'll, tell us about that. 1t must be a
difficult problem that battles an expert
enced man like yourself, colonel"
Boys, the cards. south and west, are
stacked against the inquiring stranger.
AS much curiosity is felt about him as he
feels about local sentiment. 1 detected
conspiracy to swap jolly for liquor and
cigars. Somehow l was suspected or
being in the pay of Wall street. and offers
to treat were thought to be in my line.
At the taverns I got the sort of talk the
loafers thought I'd best enjoy. At. the
clubs found a little more ceremony, but
no more information. What is the talk
In New York and Washington was often
the reply to my question. What is the
talk down here?'''
"And they stood you OFF,"
I'm as fine style as ever was done any
where. Boys. we are little 'nutty' in
these parts about the boys in those parts.
They are up-to-date for fair. They are
as good as the Yankees about asking
questions and withholding information.
And particularly at this time. when Wis
itors of a curious turn are flush. and the
way to the bar is short and so easily
found"
But they are not indifferent as to next
year?"
Say. you don't know how funny that
question is. They are wild on the sub
ject. To a man. they are convinced that
a democrat will succeed Mr.. Taft in the
White House. And it is that conviction
that makes them cautious. Of course
they have their preferences, but, at last.
the main thing with them is to have a
man of their own party at the helm.
They have been at sea and in rough
water so long they yearn for Snug Har-
Dor once more"
Then you have no predictions to
maker"
None. And ] don't give a rap-I reject
the other word for politeness' sake-for
the prediction of the man who knows no
better than to predict at this time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10
In Los ANGELES.

From the st. Louis Republic.
Now that Los Angeles has settled it's
murder trial and chosen a mayor may
We hope that it will devote a little more
time to raising oranges and roses and
less to the other sort of thing?
From the Toledo Blade.
Los Angeles has had so much to talk
about that she may have forgotten all
about her glorious climate.
From the Newark Star
The City Of the Angels certainly be-
haved itself angelically at it's first coed
election.
From the Indianapolis Star.
It looks as If more votes were cast in
Los Angeles than there are voters-but-
oh, yes, there are the women.
From the st. Paul Dispatch.
One woman voter in Los Angeles went
back to the polls and told the judges she
wanted to change her vote. The returns
indicate that a large number of them
changed their minds before they went into
the booths.
From the Chester Republican.
Judging from the result Of the cleo
ton in Los Angeles. tho women have
little use for socialism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10
The MESSAGE.

From the New Orleans Times Democrat.
1t develops that Mr.. Taft has not. after
all, learned the difficult. part of writing
short messages to Congress. He has
merely sliced up an inordinate one. to be
administered in broken doses.
From the Columbus Evening Dispatch.
Certainly the world is growing better.
Nobody now steals the messages Of the
President.
From the Utica Observer.
Lest 1t be thought that the President
has exhausted all his ammunition In his
first message, permit us to mention the
fact that he has several more messages
to come. Instead of firing broadside,
he seems to be firing by rounds
From the Detroit Free Press.
In addition to the Christmas maya
zines. there is also President Taft's mes
sage to read.
From the Cleveland Leader.
At least the President didn't fall into
the error OF making his message as long
as his western tour.
From the Pittsburgh Gazette Times.
Every presidential message has q mean
] ing all its own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10

Mr. Clark's explanation that his re-
marks about seeing the American flag
floating clear through to the arctic circle
were patriotic rather than political can
exert no influence in Canadian affairs, al
though they may help some on this side
of the boundary line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10
Reform.
said the i'm

pudent writer.
of course. replied the frank friend
One of these days you may get around
| to expurgating your own stuff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10

Sarah Bernhardt's positive statement
that she is not cherishing any intentions
in the way of matrimonial alliances does
not imply any development of indiner-
ence to theatrical engagements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10
A Serious Item

What's the heaviest expense about
aviation?"
Paying freight charges to have the
machines shipped around the country"
replied the expert.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10

creation called 1.-The whisky sand
wich" has been discovered in Atlantic
City 1t is certain that a lot of things
happen in New Jersey Of which Woodrow
Wilson cannot possibly approve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10

The men who are expected to give an
accounting for the Mcnamara fund may
feel something Of the punctilious anxiety
which sometimes attends the task of ex-
planning campaign contributions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Friendships Privileges.

Il am speaking frankly because l am
true friend
Well" replied the patient man; go
ahead, unless 1t occurs to you to restrain
your opinions for the same reason.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10

1t is feared that many political as
pirants who favor a direct vote would
be just as frequently disappointed under
that system as they have been by the
old way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10

France doubtless regrets that Detective
Burns is SO busy that he cannot be Dor
rowed 10 look up the Mona Lisa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10
Novelties.

There's nothing new beneath the sun"
The phrase is old and battered.
You'll cry, ere Christmas shopping's done
Another proverb shattered.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10

Rudyard Kipling is fortunate in the fact
that there is large reading public that
delights to buy poetry which makes them
indignant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10

DIn order to avoid delays on account OF
.erxonal absence letters to THE STAR should
not be addressed TO any individual connected
with the Office; but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
10 tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10

And it will be remembered that Repre-
sentative Nick Longworth has proved
himself something of political prophet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10

II would be rather rough on Broadway
II" the custom of kissing which asserted
itself when the Irish Players appeared
should become general.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10

| Uncle Joe Cannon is quoted as saying
| that he will never be President. At first
| this sounds like a hard fate. And yet
| many of us have to endure 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10

Mr.. Taft may yet discover that the
phrase. Il am politician" is a pretty
good campaign slogan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10

Il notices." said Uncle Eben, dat in
foot ball, same in a lot o things, de
biggest celebratin' is done by folks dat
wasn't takin' no active part in de game"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10

Just now China is keeping WI Ting
fang busy answering questions instead
of asking them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10

Persia has Mr.. Shuster to thank for
putting a little ginger into its politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10

motto for the season might be- III
you can't shop early, shop as early as
you can.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10

Entered as second class mall matter at tne Pos'
office at Washington, D. O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10

Notice OF an examination is gwen we'll
in advance. with full details as to the
scope. the position or po-
Examination sitions to be filled. the
markings to be allowed
A'0'ASeS' and the qualifications.
These notices are posted conspicuously
throughout the United Kingdom and are
closely watched by all classes of people.
The examinations themselves take place
in various cities. such as London, Edin-
burgh. Dublin. Birmingham, Bristol, Car
diff. Leeds. Liverpool, Plymouth. Ports
mouth, Aberdeen and Glasgow. The can
didates must apply fer admission to the
examination about, three weeks in ad-
vance certifying to their general qualifi-
cations and specifying the offices or posi-
tons for which they desire to be exam
ined and the places at which they wish
to take their examinations. AS far as
possible facilities are offered to all classes
Of the people to compete for the govern
ment places.
The general Qualifica tons governing the
civil service examinations are that the
person examined is within the limits OF
age prescribed for the situation or en-
ployment to which he desires to be ad-
mitted; that he is free from any physical
defect or disease likely to interfere with
the proper discharge OF his duties: that
his character is such as to qualify him
for the position or employment to which
he may be appointed. and that he pos
sesses all requisite knowledge and ability
to enter upon the discharge of those du-
ties.
The limits of age are strictly prescribed
and yet there are certain exceptions and
allowances. For instance, persons who
have served or are serving in the army
or the navy may II older than the limit
deduct from their actual age any time
that they may have served. Similarly,
persons who have served or are serving
in any of the militia organizations may
deduct the time for which they have re-
ceived army pay. The age limits are as q
rule low, it being the object Of the gov
eminent to fill the ranks in the lower
positions with young people so as to re-
tain them in service as long as possible
and thus to give the administration the
benefit of their accumulated experience.
Thus again does the English system diff
fer strikingly from the American.
Candidates for clerkships of class 1
must have attained the age Of twenty
two years and must not have passed the
age of twenty-four on the LIST day of
August in the year in which the ex-
animation IS held For certain mis-
cellaneous positions such as junior
appointments in the supply and &C
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10

In The Star of December 5, 1861. is the
following brief announcement of the
project which resulted in the
Ford's construction Of the theater
in 10th street in which
1neaIer. President Lincoln was shot a
few years later:
"a number of gentlemen, We have
learned. united with Mr.. John T. Ford Of
Holiday Street Theater in Baltimore to
build a modern and elegant temple of the
drama in our city. The location Will be
the site of the place now occupied by
George Christys Ministries. on 10th street.
which is very centrally situated. The
and style be similar to Laura Keenes
Theater in New York, and will seat as
many auditors. 1t will be completed and
opened early in the spring. Until the
timbers are framed and everything IL
readiness to commence the new place the
present building will be occupied by the
Christy minstrels.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10

claimed himself president of the republic
Next among the revolution aries is Kang
feon Wei. of whom we heard much N
1898 I'm connection with his aid to the
late emperor i'm his effor: TO reform the
administrations. The return to power ~
ton was the signal for kang Yeon Wei :
flight. He succeeded in reaching Hong
kong. thence he went to SINGAPORE lava
and finally Nagasaki. where he still re-
sides under the protection Of the japanese
police.
Hang leon Wei is not likely to quit
his retirement. being OF "A philosopher al
and literary turn of mind. He has writ
ten work recently published entitled
the United States OF the World
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10

This Chinese government is to be
force for three years. During this tir
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-10

From the Pittsburgh Gazette Times.
Every presidential message has q mean
ing all its own.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-07
SUPERIOR COURT.
Sponcey, Changing Plea, Gets 80 Days
Jail Sentence.

Superior court opened Wednesday
morning at 1.45. The first case dis
posed of was that of state VS.. Fred
Spcncey, charged with intoxication.
an officer. Sponcey is the man who
has had so many mixups with Patrol
man Cordier in the northern part of
the city. He was before the city
court here on July Is last, when he
was found guilty of intoxication and
assault on Officer Cordier and was
sentenced to 210 days in Jail and costs
of S10.09. Sponcey then appealed to
the superior court. On Wednesday
morning, however. he changed his plea
10 guilty ard at the suggestion of
States Attorney Searls was sentenced
$50 days for assault.
Jury Out in Cruelty Case.
The jury was then impaneled in the
case of state VS.. Alfred E. Haney for
cruelty to animals. Haney lives in
Woodstock, where he is employed as
coachman by Horace E. Deming.
| On April 10. 1911, he was arrested
in Putnam by Captain Murray after
| he had beaten one of Mr., Deming' S
horses, which had become frightened
at an automobile. In the city court
here he was found guilty of the crime
| of cruelty to the horse and from the
| decision of that court he appealed to
!
For the prosecution, Mrs S. B. Ov-
erlock of Pomfret, Mrs. Edith Knight
| of Woodstock, Charles P. Sabin, Will
lam E. Kilborn and Nathan NJ. Park
err all of Putnam. testified to substan-
| tally the same facts in regard to
Haney's treatment of the horse.
| Jerry Labby testified that he hao
| examined the horse as it stood near L,
| E. Smiths store after Haney had been
arrested and had found one bleeding
cut on the inside of the horses real
| right leg Nelson Wilson, formerly
employed at Deming's, but who left
last October, stated that from Au-
| gust 1910, when the horse was pur-
chased until he left the place in DC
tober, he had never had to whip the
/ horse severely.
| For the Defense Haney said that he
had not whipped the horse severely
and continuously. but only so much as
was required for his own safety.
George NJ. Lowry of Pomfret testi'
fed that he had purchased the horse
for Mr.. Deming. He had driven i
! and found that it was treacherouS ant
/ uncertain that is, the horse woult
| pass several autos without demonstra
ton. but would show fright at thu
next.
Patrick Tigue. second man at thu
| Deming place. said that<at times th'
animal was unmana geable
Veterinary Fred T. Baldwin of Put
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-07
1920 STUDENTS
Attend Opening Session of State Nor
NAL School Wednesday.

There was an opening attendance of
about 120 students at the Willimantic
state normal school Wednesday morn
ing This humber will be increased
later in this week or the first of next.
The following is list of the members
of the entering class. there being 60
new students this year:
Martha A-welI, Durham; Leah E.
Ayers, Meosup; Bernice E. Bates, Put
nam; Fanny II. Brown, Black Hall;
Robina Burgess, Norwich; Rose Carini,
Chester: Lillian NJ. Calkins. Norwich;
Bessie Carpenter Putnam. Coora E.
Carrier, Colchester: Anna L. Chase,
Killingly. J. Edward Cody, Higganum
Fldvida NJ. Comeau. New London;
Mary E. Costello, Eagleville; Hazel E.
Davenport, Pomfret; August NJ. Drude,
Deep River; Julia Galligan, Helen
Hickox, Colchester; Myrtle NJ, Mill,
Westerly, r. l.; Josephine w. Hollow
ell, Preston City; May L. Inner, Will
mantle: Mabel Kelley East Lyme;
Mae Kelly, Waterbury; Mary Lynch,
Windham; Lillian L.. McClafferty, Nor
wich; Muriel Macdonald, New Lon
don; Elsie *. Maine. Yantic; Rachel
Montgomery Gales Ferry; Edith l..
Morgan, Wil1imantic; Louise K. Nor
gan, Colchester Daisy Morrison, Nor
wich: Ethel d. Moseley, Willimantic;
Daisy A. Norman, Westerly, r. l.;
6tIiei odScIS. 4NO1W1Cil, Juild a. o-souI-
Ivan, New London; Annie B. Palmer
Columbia; Blanche Nj. Perry, East
ford: Marion l.. Renshaw. Putnam
Fern L. Richardson. North Stoning
ton: Gertrude L. Rogers, Montville;
Walter H. Simpson, North Franklin
Florence E. Smith, Hebron; Lena NJ
Spencer, SomervilIe: Mary A. Stod-
dard. Abingdon; Corir1ne Taillon. Bris-
toll; Florence NJ. Thatcher. Oneco;
Beatrice Thurber, Putnam; Floyd M
Tiffany, Colchester; Gladys I. Wilcox
Mystic: Bernlce Williams. Willimantic
Miss Bates, Miss Carrier and Miss
Thatcher entered as members of the
senior class.
In the preparatory class were regis
tered the following:
Sarah R. Bailey. Column bia; Marjorie
Blackmar, WilIilnantic; Winifreo
Chronley, Willimantic; Marjorie H
Hall. East Hampton; Marguerite Hea-
ly, Willimantic; Magdalen Hevrin,
Willimantic; Florence NJ. Jones. An
dover; Agnes McDermott, Jewett City
Alice Murphy Willimantic Minnie
Sullivan, Durham; Agnes L. Twomey
Willimantie.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-07
TOWN HEALTHY.
Encouraging Report of DR.. w. II. Jud
son for the Year.

DR.. w. II. Judson, health officer of
the town of Killingly, in his annual
report shows that Ki1iingly has been
past year. He says: We have had
no epidemic this year. September, De-
cember and August each had q case of
diphtheria in Dayyille; February a
case of scarlet fever at Dayville Four
Corners (this case was imported and
not endemic: so that with the eXcep-
ton of Dayvi11e we can say that there
is no serious result from unsanitary
premises.
We have taken steps to improve
matters in that village by ordering a
better sewer disposal.
Samples of milk have been taken,
but have been found so good that we
have not had to report often or find
fault with the supply All other work
done by me was the abatement of or
binary nuisances and the regular ex-
animation of schoolhouse premises and
disinfection just before the fall term
began.
Traces of Ascending Operator Hayes
The report that W. P. Hayes, the
absconding substitute telegraph oper-
ator, had been captured in certain
town in another state and would be
brought to Danielson this week, is I'M
true, although it is fact trace of the
man has been found and he may be
apprehended at any time. Local Of
fieers are awaiting advices in the mat
ter
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-07
Willimantic, Danielson and Putnam


growth in4 numbers since the last cleo
ton, at which the socialists polled
about a hundred votes for the state
officers.
There were 20 present at the caucus
which followed the routine business Of
the special meeting of the party at No.
8 Union street FTugh-H. Carney pre-
sided and three new candidates. were
taken in. bringing the total. member
ship up to just %. Mr.. Carney also
presided at the caucus. which was
harmonious and lasted less than half
an hour. The candidates placed on the
ticket were as follows: First select
man, Leonard Fl. Bristol; second Sc
lectman, Loyal E. Plaisted; assessors.
Hugh ]. Carney, Albert A. Burton;
board of relief. jeremiah p Carey
George F. Rezuke; town clerk and
treasurer James E. Newton; auditor
William Fl. Dreschler; registrar of
voters. Patrick F. Sullivan: school
committee, Leonard II. Bristol, Hugh
j. Carney.
The party did not choose candidates
for the offices of consta bleS.
The party voted to order special lit
erature for campaign purposes and the
committee on speakers, Messrs. Burton
and Bristol, were given power to ar
range for addresses. 1t is planned, if
permission can be obtained, to have a
speaker at the fair next week
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-07
ROCKVILLE PASTOR
Formally Dismissed by Congregations
church-Goes to GaIesburs, H., Pas
torate.


An ecclesiastical council of the
Congregational churches in this vicin-
ity and the Methodist and Baptist
churches of this city was held Tues
day afternoon at the Union Congrega-
tional church. Rockville, for the pur-
pose of formally dismissing Rev.
Charles E. Mckinley, as he had resign
ed to accept passionate in Galesburg,
Ill. The council was called to order
by Rev. c. NJ. Perry of Ellington, the
oldest, minister present Rev. c. NJ.
Calderwood pastor of the North Man
chester Congregational church. was
chosen moderator, and Rev f. P.
Bachelor of Talcottviile scribe. The
following Congregational churches
were represented: Vernon Center. Toll
land. Talcottville, Broad Brook. Ell
| lington, West Stafford, Stafford
Springs. North Coventry Manchester
Center. North Manchester, also the
Baptist and Methodist churches of
Rockville. The records of the Union
church and the Union Ecclesiastical
society, including the letter of resig
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-07
ST. JEAN SOCIETY
Elects Officers Tuesday Evenins-So-
ciety Has Fund of $4,000.

St. Jean Baptiste society. meeting
Tuesday evening i'll the Canadian
club rooms on Center street, by accIa-
nation elected officers for the next six
months as follows:
Chaplain, Rev. J. J. Papillon; pres
ident, Alphonse Chagnon; vice presi-
dent, J. 3. Boudreau; recording secre-
tary, A. J. Belcourt; assistant record
ing secretary, Desire Turcotte; finan-
cial secretary. Louis j. Matte: assist
ant financial secretary, Pierre Char
tier corresponding secretary William
Duby; treasurer, J.. G. LaPalme: mar
shals, Napoleon Gingras. Roderique
Lariviere. Samuel Beaulieu; directors,
Aldege Beaulieu, Arthur Bertrand
Joseph Coutu: visiting committee, ia
cqIl Larixiere, Alexandra Deblois
ltcotgc Naheu, Alexis Caisse, Dieu-
come Riauier, Theophile Gallipeau;
auditors, Martin DeBlois; A. J. Bel
court and William FL. Duby; honor
airy president. Alexis Caisse.
The treasurer's report showed that
the society has over 5000 inNthe bank
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-07
JEWETT. CITY
Borough People Attend Pachaua Con
ference-Local lettings.

Master Stanley Wheelock returned
Monday evening from Manchester. n.
H.. having been the guest of his aunt.
Mrs. s. 3. Wallace, for nearly three
weeks. While in Manchester Master
Wheelock- .yisited many points of in
terest, including Pine Island, Massa
besic lake, Auburn, Goffstown. Stark
park and Uncanoonuc mountain.
Attended Conference.
Rev. and Mrs. w. H. Cane, Mrs.
George A. Haskell. Mr. and Mrs, Sam
uel Geer Mr. and Mrs. w. II. White
man, Deacon and Mrs. ]. c. Hawkins.
Mrs. r. H. Howard, Mrs. r. L. Frost
and Mrs. f. &. Cheney attended the
conference of churches at Pachaug
Wednesday.
About the Borough.
The Congregational Ladies society
meets at the parsonage this CThurs
day )evening. -
Miss Delphine Beauregard has been
visiting her sister in New Bedford
Miss Emma Gardner entered the
Norwich Business college this week.
Lawn social, band concert and dane
ing tonight on Parish house grounds
Under direction of the young men of
ST Mary'S pariSh.-adv.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-07
About the RorouaE,,
yANTlC HAPPENINGS.

Robert Pierce of Maynard Mass, is
spending his vacation with friends IN
the village
Mr. Cramer of Brooklyn N Y. is the
guest Of Rev. Mr.. Cochran of Sunny
side.
Boston are guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Frederick Kingsley of West Farms.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Sevithenbank
of Brooklyn, n. Y. were recent guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. F. Fl. Tracy of Oak
land lane.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Briggs and
daughter Gladys of Lebanon are spend.
ing some time at the home of Mrs
Jane Bogue.
Miss Catherine McHale has return
ed from Eastern Point, where she has
been during the summer.