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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08
Discuss Plans With a Vim.

The members of the national committee
had a conference last night. when sena-
tor Joseph NJ. Dixon OF Montana was se-
iccted as chairman. and .. n Davis OF
Washington. ID. c.. was named secretary.
MIR. Davis. who was in charge of the pro-
gressive publicity bureau during the pre-
convention campaign, was general secre-
tary of the national committee
The progressives launched into their ac-
tive campaign plans with a vim. Some of
the state delegates to the convention did
not wait until they had returned to their
homes to begin the work of organizing
their states The Wisconsin delegation
and others met Immediately after ad-
journment of the convention and selected
a state chairman and state secretary and
a state executive committee. In several
instances state leaders telegraphed orders
before departing from Chicago for the
beginning of active campaign work.
The national leaders planned today &c
go into all the details of organization 70,
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Cars Play Tricks.

The eleventh and twelfth cars OF the
runaway train remained on the track. and
were not damaged. The next FIVE. all OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-08

Probably showers tonight and
FRIDAY not much change in tenn
perature; light southerly winds.
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Four men were injured. one probably
fatally. several had narrow escapes from
injury and hundreds of persons residing
In the vicinity Of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad freight yards at Florida and
New York avenues were startled this
morning by the terrific crash OF rum
away freight train of twenty-nine cars
humping into a long freight train stand
ing on the track.
Ten freight cars were demolished or
badly damaged. and two Of them were
sent through the Office building. tearing
away much OF the south end OF the two
story structure. The unusual accident
happened about 6:10 o'clock. and the
early hour is probably responsible for the
fact that more persons were not injured.
as the freight Office was almost deserted
Of clerks.
1t was explained by railroad officials
and minor employees that 1t would be inn
possible for several days to tell the exact
amount OF damage involved. that the
claims department of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad would not be able to adjust
the claims for several months and that
the wreckage could not possibly be moved
in less than twenty-four hours.
Fireman Daniels suffered the most
serious injury. and may eventually lose
both legs. II he does not die a result
Of his injuries. Although pinned between
cars for about one hour and ten minutes.
losing blood and suffering intense pain.
Daniels never lost consciousness. He
conversed with physicians and watched
the wreckers as they hurried to relieve
him.
Shout Of Warning.
Engineer Collins. who probably was
saved from injury by his fireman shout
ing a word of warning to him, hurriedly
saw to the withdrawal Of the fire from
the engine. while members of No. Il
engine company. who responded to a call.
kept the ieaky tank filled with water to
prevent an explosion.
Daniels was carried to Providence Hos
pital. Lee and Fox were taken to Cas-
ualty Hospital. Neither is fatally hurt.
The former sustained a fracture OF
small bone in his ankle. his back was
injured and his scalp lacerated, while the
latter sustained a scalp wound and slight
injury to his hip,
The two freight cars crashed through
the portion of the freight station occu-
pied by the cashiers office. File cabinets
and lockers containing valuable records
and papers were ground beneath the two
cars and destroyed. Here and there
could be seen small pieces of polished
wood. the only traces that Were left OF
the cashiers desk. Papers were scat
tered everywhere and one of the first
things Freight Agent David NJ. Fisher
did when the wrecking gangs reached
the station was to have every piece pick
ed up as many are of great value.
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Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
HAantu If Rhn Zahra

The zebra is perhaps of all quadru- peds the best made and most bea Il j. fully clad by the hand of nature. 20 the figure and graces of the horse Ii adds the elegance of the stag. and t,lr black and white bands with which its body is Ornamented are arranged with such wonderful symmetry that We might almost be disposed to imagine that rule aud compass had been em- plOyed in tbeir formation. These al ternate bands are narrow, parallel and exactly separated. They extend not only over the body, but the head, thigh and legs and even over the ears and tail. They follow so exactly the con- tour of the different forms that they exhibit the entire figure in the most advantageous point of view. In the female these bands are alternately black and white. Tn the male they are black and yellow, but always of a lively and brilliant tint. They also rest upon a ground of short, fine and copious hairs, whose lus5er considerG- bly, augments the general beauty of the colors.-Exchange
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
Our Wonderful Eyes,

Is there anything so wonderful as the eye? No matter how cold the weather may be, the eye never fails. In the widest of blizZards, when the thermometer registers many degrees below zero, when the feet and fingers freeze, when the throat freezes, when even the torso, swathed in sweaters and chamois skin vestings, freezes; when the nose and ears are frost bit ten, when the hair even crackles in the blast-when all is lost apparently. the eyes suffer no pain, but continue to per form their normal functions. The peo- pie of the most inclement, most frigid regions of the extreme north bundle up everything but their eyes. The eyes are never frostbitten. They seem to suffer only in a strong wind which car ries in its current some irritating sub- stance And yet, notwithstanding this, the eyes are the most sensitive of our several organs.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
No Gentleman Crooks.

pr. Bertillon. the French expert on criminal mensuration, has discredited one of the pet ideas of the novelists and playwrights. The gentleman criminal, he says, does not exist in real life; Arsene Lupin and Rallies are inven- tions and nothing more. No matter how expensively they may dress or live there is always something which betrays the professional crooks to the trained observer. Crooks, he says, are mostly specialists. And not only do they find it impossible to pass as gen. tlemen, but gentlemen for the most part would find it exceedingly diff cult to make a living as crooks So it seems that even if a gentleman has all the will in the world to be a crook, or crook to be a gentleman, early training will prove stronger than desire and the two things cannot be made to miX.-New York Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
Bankinu the Fire,

Banking the fire is a very simple process. It is easier to bank a fire than to bank anything else we know of. We have not been able to bank anything excepting a fire for several years. Place the ashes in the flour sitter and thus sprinkle them careful Iy over the coals-three teacupfuls for a small furnace, the kind that goes out every five minutes, and five teacupfuls for one of the battleship variety. Close all of the drafts or leave all of them open, as you choose, turn out the gas in the basement lock the kitchen door, take your dose of family tea, wind the clock, put out the cat and go to bed. If these direci tions are followed faithfully you will in the morning find one of two condi- tions-the fire will be going or it will be out.-Boston Globe. B.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
Beauty Never Dies.

Nothing of beauty dies without hav- ing purified something, nor can aught of beauty be lost. Let us not be afraid of sowing it along the road. It may remain there for weeks or years, but like the diamond it cannot dissolve, and finally there will pass some one whom it's glitter will attract. He will pick 1t up and go his way rejoicing. Then why keep back lofty, beautiful word, for that you doubt others will understand? An instant of higher good ness was impending over you. Why hinder its coming even though you be lieve not that those about you will profit thereby? What. if you are among the men of the valley, is that sufficient reason for checking the instinctive movement of your soul toward the mountain peaks s?-Maurice Maeterlinck.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
Where He Drew the Line.

The Due de Raguse once explained to the Countess de Boigne the nature of his connection with the emperor In a phrase which Is more or less applica- ble to whole nations. He said: When the emperor said, All for France l served with enthusiasm; when he said. France and r. I served with zeal; when he said, I and France I served with obedience; but when he said, I, without France, felt the necessity of separating from him."-Argonaut.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
Beethoven and sAdels de-"

Beethoven n his ihiiLu..n. world have been glad il he could have dr strOyed some of his carry WOrNs, among them the septet and the song "Ade- iaide," the great popularity of both Uf which annoyed him because he had written so much better things for which he would have preferred that popularity. It now seems that he was not pleased with Adelaide" at the time when be composed it. Richard Batka has found an anecdote indicat- ing that this was the case in the mem- oris of Beethoven's friend Pixis, who died in 1874. A man named Earth, who had a beautiful tenor voice, one morning called on Beethoven. He found him In bad humor, on the point the moment the visitor entered of tear Ing up a manuscript. Earth asked him what was the matter, and Beethoven answered. ''Ohs wanted to write a song, and I succeeded in finiS8ing 1t, but now I don't like it and want to de stroy It." Let me look at it." ex claimed the tenor. He sat down at the prano and sang it at sight so effective ly that the composers face beamed with joy. A fortnight later this song it was "Adelaide"-was being sung all over Vienna.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
Herculaneum and Pompeii.

The twin cities of mournful destiny were both engulfed at the same time August, 79 A. D. The reason why Herculaneum has not been excavated to the same extent as Pompeii is owing to the fact that it was covered with a much harder material than was Pom peii; the dust predominating in Pom peii, while the lava prevailed over Her culaneum. There is not much doubt about the eventual opening up of both cities. Human curiosity, together with the demands of history and science, will not rest until Herculaneum has been made to tell its secrets.-New York American.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
Norway In Scotland.

The Orkney and Shetland islands. strictly speaking. belong to the king dom of Norway. Toward the close of the fifteenth century King Christian of Norway pledged the Orkneys and the Shetlands, over which his rule was undisputed. to King James III. of Scotland for the payment of the dOwry of his daughter Margaret, who became queen of Scotland. The pledge has not been redeemed.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
A HEAVY BURDEN

A Bad Back Makes Life Miserable
 For Many Canaan People.
 A bad back is heavy burden.
 A burden at night when bedtime comes,
 Just as bothersome ill the morning.
 Ever try Doan's Kidney Pills for it?
 Know they are for kidney backache- and for other kidney ills?
 If you don't, some Canaan people do.
 Read a case of it:
 James O. Snyder, Canaan, Conn.,, says: "Doan's Kidney Pills proved very satisfactory in my case. My kidneys were disordered for some time and often had difficulty in voiding the kidney secretions. When the trouble was at it's height, my back ached intensely and after stopped it was hard for me to assume an erect position. Doan's Kid ney Pills were finally brought to my attention and l procured supply. In a short time after beginning to use them, I received relief Doan's Kidney Pills proved so satisfactory that take pleasure in recommending them to other kidney sufferers.
 For sale by all dealers. Price 90 cents. Foster Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the ename-Doan's s and take no other.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
LEGAL NOTICES

: yISTRICr OF CANAAN, ss probat, Court. December 5, 1912.
 Estate of Esther k. Bump, late of Can aan in said ulstrIcr. deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District ot 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 dcbarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 EMILY l.. JENKs, Administratrix
 Falls Village, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
Pharmacy No. h1I.
To the Board of County Commissioners for
 Litchfield County,

Litchfield County,
 l hereby apply for Druggists Prescrip- tion License to sell Spirituous and Intox- icating, Liquors, Ale, Lager Beer Rhine Wine, and Cider, at West Greenwood Street, Town of Norfolk. agree not to sell Spirituous and Intoxicating Liuuors except on the prescription of a practicing physician and not to be drunk on the premises; l agree not to sell Spirituoug and Intoxicating Liquors in quantities ex ceedin2 one gallon, except other than distilled liquors and those in quantities not exceeding five gallons; I agree to pay l2 dollars only for such license, and that it shall be revocable for misrepresentation If do not fulfill the foregoing agree ments.
 And l, on oath, do state that the busi- ness there to be carried on is one in which am engaged as pr, priet)r or as employee of the proprietor, and that am licensed Pharmacist.
 Der A. D. 1912.
 George T. Johnson Applicant
 We, the undersigned, are electors and taxpayers, owning real estate, of the Town Of Norfolk and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing application of George T. Johnson for license, and hereby certify that said applicant is a suitable person to be licensed pursuant to said application.
 Dated at Norfolk this 18th day of Nov. A. D. 1912.
 w. A. Spaulding, NJ. K. Snow. James T. Levi, Aug. P. Curtiss, Horace A. Stan nard.
 hereby certify that the above named signed and encorsers are electors and tax payers: owning real estate, in the Town of Norfolk.
 Dated at Norfolk this 10th day of Decem Der A. D. 1912.
 Thomas P. Higgins, Town Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
Bantino on Bantinq.

William Banting. who has given his name to a verb, held that fat people who want to grow thin should eat five meals day In his Letter on Corpu- lence," which ran into ten editions and was translated into French and Ger man, Banting states that flow living brings the system into an impoverish- ed state without decreasing corpu- lence I have discovered that quality in food Is the chief desideratum and that the question of quantity is mere moonshine. take the most agreeable and savory viands, meat and game pies that my cook can concoct, with the best possible gravies, jellles, etc, and drink sherry, claret, brandy, gin and whisky. I endeavor, however, to abstain as much as possible from bread, butter, milk, sugar, beer and potatoes" On this regime Banting brought down his weight forty-six pounds in twelve months. - London Chronicle.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
F or - Sale Second hand. Bargains
 worth looking after.

50 h. p. New York Safety En zine; 50 h. D. Return Tubular Boiler; 20 inch Unique Nutrition Mill, very little used; Munson Burr Mill, Steel Pulleys, Wood Pulleys and Shafting; No. 1 Lane Saw Mill.
 Also new Shafting, Hangers, Pulleys and Gears of all descrip- tions, Unique Nutrition Mills, Steam Engines and Boilers, Gas and Gasoline Engines, Turbine Water Wheels, Circular Saw Mills, Saws and Betting, Wood Saving Machines. If you don't see what you want ask for it.
 20 New Gasolene Engines at a low price for cash.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
SqueIched.

He was trying to make an impression on a pretty nursemaid who had a lit tie boy out in the park.
 ''I wish you were my governess," he simpered.
 "So do I,'' said the girl.
 What would you do"
 'I'd take those cigarettes away from you and get your hair cut"
 Then he passed on.-Louisville Cou- rier-Journal
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
NOTICE

The annual meeting of the Stockholders of the NatOnal Iron Bank of Falls Vii. l. ge, Conn, will be held in their banking rooms at Falls Village, Conn.,, on Tues day, Jan. l4, 1918, from 10 till II o'clock. a. m, for the election of directors for the coming year and or the transaction of any other business proper to come before said meeting.
 DWIGHT F.. DEAN, Cashier Falls Nillage, Conn. Dec. 10, l9l2.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
Where Divorce Was Futile,

Tn ancient Greece when a man was divorced the law provided that he must not marry a woman who was younger than his first wife"
 "Did they ever have a divorce case in ancient Greece ceT'-Chicago Record Herald
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
Rant In His Art.

Musician-I tell you, ladies. we art ists cannot succeed unless we give up our very souls to our art. Why, last week I was so rapt in a composition which I was playing that thief stole the violin from under my chin and never noticed it.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
STOCkHOLDERs, MEETING

The annual meeting of the Stockholders of the Canaan National Bank for the cleo tiop ot Directors for the ensuing year will be held at the Banking House in Canaan, Conn.,, on Tuesday, January 14th, 1918, between the hours of 10 a. m, and II a. m
 GEORGE ROGER, Cashier. Canaan, Conn.,, December 10, 1912.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
Cheerino Her Up,

Molly-I was so put out and cross at the party last night! Kate Green had on a dress exactly like mine. Polly Yes, but how it must have disgusted her to see you with a dress like hers! That ought to make you happy, l should think
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
Selecting Judqes.

pr, Franklin thought that judges ought to be appointed by lawyers, for, added the shrewd man. in Scotland. where this practice prevails. they al ways select the ablest member of the profession in order to get rid of him and share his practice among them selves.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
Three of Them.

Dearborn-DO you know the seven wonders of the world? Wabash--WeIl I know three of them. Dearborn-Only three? Wabash--Yes; I've only got three sons, you know.-Exchange
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
OId EaSnionad.

How old fashioned they areP "So?'
 ''Yes; they still keep their fathers and mothers pictures hanging in the Rytng ronn2."-Detroit Fr@@ Press.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
Easy Enouoh.

Dyer-I have no trouble keeping awake during the sermon. Ryer-How do you manage it? Dyer-By playing golf.-Life.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
Tam Rim A RnaI.

TrSmp-Madam. could you spare | poor man something to eat? Mrs Stingy-I will call my husband. Tramp No, thanks, madam, 1 am no can nibaI.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26

When men speak i'll of thee so live that nobody will believe them.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26

Patience is the support of weakness; impatience is the ruin of strength Cotton.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
To the. Honorable General Assembly of the State of Connecticut to be held at Hart. ford on the First Wednesday Following the First Monday of January. 4. D. I0I3,

The undersigned respectfully petition that the charter of The sharon Electric Light Company may be so amended that it may have power to sell, distribute and deliver electricity for all purposes and to all users, in all parts of the town of Sails bury, in the State of Connecticut, with the right to maintain and operate wires or other electrical conductors necr ssary or convenient for its business, on all tho streets, highways and public grounds of said town.
 Dated at Lakeville, Conn, this 23d day of Dec mber, 1919.
 Henry $. Wilson. A. W. Twiss, Fl. !. Bissell, NJ. P. Flynn, E. E Bartram, E. Winckworth, B. D. Jones, R. w. Dufour, J Spencer Voorhees,. Abram Martin, A. $. Martin, P. P. Everts, D. H. Oakes, K. J. Stuart, M D. Rudd, STATEtoF CONNECTICUT, ss. Canaan De. COUNTY OF uTCHFlELD, csmber g, 1912 It appearing to and being found by the subscribing authority that the foregoing petition Is of an adversary nature and that the aIverse parties consist of more than twenty individuals, it is therefore
 ORDERED, that notice of the pendency of the foregoing petition be given by pub fishing the same and this order once in a newspaper published in the O. unty of Lttchfield at least twelve days before the convening of the General Assembly to be held at Hartford on the first Wednesday following the first Monday of January A. D. 1913.
 ALBERTO T. RoRABACK,
 A Judge of the Superior
 Court for Litchfleld
 County.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26

I HE CANFIELD," CANAAN, ca An up-to-date hotel All the mod ern conveniences. Service unsur> passed. A step from the station.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
BTSINESS CARDS

GEOEt5. R >ELt ,A BLACKSMITH
 tIIrse si, ing. wI.,d N orll and
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26

}AILKoAD ST CANAAN,
The Holly chieftain., 1912-06-07
e.,u,es,.. !. re.,,s q yeee..

psevlstss~ n Tsssns - Wstss.
According 70 ". ]. Ac0ss. ths ~
ahls populattoa Of cur country ought
y - measured. Dot according 70 IL
AMOUNT Of land ve possesA but -
cording to the amount Of vatsrCas
other words. aeosrding TO the anosnt
oe rainfall. By his estimate. tie eoun-
t1y can contortably support 90 ~.
sou to i've scrs3est Of water (oas foo1
Of vstsr sprsaA over Ave scrss ssf.
facs). Nov the annual rainfall d
mainland United 6tatss-tAs sole Or
iginal source q our ffesh WatsFs- u
barely 5000. .ooo, 900 acrssest; It ~.
erages hardly two and oAs-half test
(thirty inches) over our 2.oOo. .oo0. 900
acres. 80 our greatest possible popu-
lation, measured By our highest staod-
ards Of primary production. would not
exceed 1000. .00e. .000-s number which
at the current rate Of increase VIII b
reached in three centuries, or when
the span since the landing at James
town u doubled.-World's Work.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-06-07
Dex was Fastsned.


Lieutenant John Corrigan had the
sidewalk ON the Warrington street
side of D. Sommers & Co.'S store roped
OF Sunday. because he feared the
wind would blow q big. heavy box OF
q sca6old that had been left by paint
ers Saturday evening. three stories
up the side of the structure. The
box, evidently 4 tool chest. was more
than half way over the edge OF the
scahold, and the lieutenant thanked
fortune he had seen 1t before the wind
got free sweep and sent 1t over. He
put up ropes to keep pedestrians from
under and ran for telephone. Nav
that's all right" said sleepy voice
to the ohicer over the phone. THAT
box II nailed down to the sca1oid. 1t
won't fall-we made the scanold fast
last night" The lieutenant went back
and removed his ropes.-Indianapolis
News.