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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1913-09-18
DORSET.

There Is very old saving that
no one ever gets something for
nothing. That they pay for what
they g,t at some time or another
This saying is going to be knocked
end wise next Saturday afternoon
when the school children of South
Dorset, Dorset and East Rupert will
receive an afternoon entertainment
absolutely free, In School Hall.
The entertainment will be given by
Victor Barbour, aud will consist
OF On hour or more OF sleight OF
hand tricks, and other good things
too numerous TO mention. The PET
Torrance will begin at $50 and we
hope that all the children OF the
district will be there. The teachers
OF the schools are also invited and
the parents II they care TO attend.
Mr.. Barbour's entertainment has
been given before In our village.and
il well worth seeing. We know
that all who have had the pleasure
OF seeing 1. will be out Saturday
and we hope those who did not have
the treat earlier In the season VIII
avail themseiys OF 1t this time.
Remember, School Hall. Dorset. at
$40 p. NJ. Saturday the 20. Doors
open a, 3 O'Clock. No charge for
anything. Teachers Mothers
Urge your pupils and children TO
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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1913-09-18
MANCHESTER CENTER.

Mrs. Ellsworth OF California Is
sislting In town.
st Margaret's Guild met Tues
day with Mrs. George 0. Woodcock.
Regular service at the Baptist
hureh next Sunday morning and
yensng.
Vernon Marsh OF Rutland Is a
guest Of his mother. Mrs. Metcalf
Marsh.
MIR. and Mrs. c. NJ Sheldon Of
Rupert are guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.A
l. Botsford.
The Manchester Union Band hts
been engaged TO supply music for
the Bondyllle Fair.
Choir rehearsal at the lecture
room OF the Baptist church Satur-
day evening Of this week.
Mrs. Pearl Winchester OF New
York City is guest OF Mr. and
Mrs. n. s. Marsh.
Mrs. Frank c. Archibald. who
has been spending some weeks In
Burlington. is IN town for few da. $
The subject for discussion n
he NJ. 4. church next Sunday morn
ne is "spiritualism. Service at
IL o'clock.
Mrs. Ellen Roberts OF Rutland
was called here Saturday by the
death of her sister-in-law. Mrs SUI
san r. Miner,
"A well attended meeting OF the
Ladies' Aid Society was held at the
Methodist parsonage last Wedne
day afternoon.
Mrs. Louis Combs aud son. who
ave been spending few weeks In
own returned to their home in Al
1any this week
Mrs. Agnes Rideout. who has
been occupying rooms in Paul Fow-
ler's house. has moved TO rooms In
Jacob Jessen's house.
"A. X. Slader, the Rutland OPP
tometrist and manufacturing optician
viii be at the coiburn House on his
regular visit Tuesday, Sept. cad. adv
-. Ross Roberts OF Burlington
aud Christopher Roberts OF Rutian
we're in town Saturday 10 attend the
funeral Of their aunt. Mrs. Susan
Miner.
Miss Beulah Bates OF Bennington
gave very interesting talk last
Sunday evening at the Baptist
church. All present enjoyed II yely
much.
"A large and appreciatiye aud
eaee ihtened 10 Rev. Geo. A. Par
ATf ~ u a n tAalf hAh%h'HAsf Nv
pot. las, Sunday evening Mr. Par
ker win continue these services
ssery sunday evening at 7.se until
further notice.
About o'clock Thursday night
fire Was discovered ia the apart
81 Mrs. Shelter ia the Ma,tison block
Help Was speedily summoned and Ii
fire extinguished before serious dam
age Was done. II is supposed that 1
caught from an electric flat iron.
We hope that all who are In
iefe@ied IN Sunday school work viii
remember the date Of the semi-Cea-
,ennixi and Convention Of Benning-
Ton County sunday School Assoeia-
ton. neat Wednesday Sept ~ Thos
sho love the children. and are an
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1913-09-18

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Cd ..tb ~, eas.,sssd course psdssisR
There ssss lsoaif,on ~s,sss II rsa Z -tii Ps'
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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1913-09-18
EAST RUPERT.

Frank Root and daughter Grace,
were in Rutland Tuesday.
Mrs. Walter Parrish of Rupert
spent Wednesday at Frank Roots.
Ray Danforth and bride of Ben
nington are visiting his uncle. Harry
Danforth.
MIR. and Mrs. A. b. Engrem OF
Rutland have been spending sew
eral days at their cottage here.
Miss Grace Root has entered
Burr and Burton Seminary, Manche' :
ter, which opened thee 10th.
"A heavy frost visited this sec
ton Wednesday and Thursday morn
ms OF last week, doing much dam
age to crops.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Towsley
and son, Edward, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wallace Towsley and Clarence Mar
win attended the Fair Haven fair
last week Wednesday.
PERU.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund Batehelder
welcomed son recently.
w ]. Farnum OF Newport, r.. J.,
has been visiting his son Joseph.
Mrs. Delmer Stone and son
spcn, part of last week with her
sister in Dorset
Severe frosts he last few nights
have spoiled the crops, which Were
not rireneG
Mr., Qnackehbush aud family
have returned to their home in
Itoos'ck Ialls.
The Graz. family have returned
20 New York after spending the
summer at their home here.
Mrs. f. NJ Warner las returned
TO BiaaGon after spending a month
with her sister, Mrs. A. J SimondS
Miss Alice Dexter has returned
TO her work In Providence, r. l., al
ter spending short vacation at w.
d s.monds.
MISS Mildred Batehelder has re-
turned q Cambridge having n.
l.er yaea on 'ih her grandmothe :,
Mrs Charles Batchelder
The 1913 t,s bills are In the
Town Tgeasurer's rapds for collec-
ton. (: Iait on O. before Dec. 10.
a per rent disrsurt is allowed.
hcv n. q. rIlden is taking bis
vacation dur NJ the last two weeks
ia sapte mber. n, will visit his
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1913-09-18
BARNUMVHLE.

Mrs. Elmer Bull was visitor
In Rutland last Saturday.
The village school will open
next Monday with Miss Hildred Bene
dict as teacher
The cornfields and buckwheat
fields as well as gardens were pretty
wei ruined by the heavy frosts OF
the past week,
Frank Benedict. who has ear
ried on the James Purdy farm, has
sold his interest in the farm crops.
and bought small farm in East
Dorset and moved his family there
last Saturday.
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-09
Their Married
Life .
Helen and Warren Go to the Famous Black Cat and
'Dead Rat Restaurants in Paris Dark
and Rainy Night
and Rainy Night

the bulging eyes of these animals
the effect was most weird,
At one of the tables, three long
haired, velvet jaeketed men were
slipping beer. TO Helen's amaze
ment and embarrassment they rose
as she entered. bowed, waved their
glasses toward her and called out:
VOLTA la petite dame en- blanc-elle
est la bienvenue ici!''
What do they mean7' whispered
Helen, drawing closer to Warren.
Your dress is white, and they're
calling out a welcome to the woman
In white But It's all a part Of the
fake. Those guys are hired to pose
as BohemiaDs--to greet the people
and give the place atmosphere
Helen remembered that her guide
book said that at the Black Cat the
cabaret had originated, but that now
this once favored resort or the artists
and Bohentans or Montmartre was
frequenred only by sightseers.
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-09

fake, too. We're 20 years too late
none of these joints are what they
used to be-
Farther on. the RAT Mort shone
out as the only one brightly lit spot
in this dingy neighborhood. But when
they reached the place, they found
none of the life and gayety the lights
had led them to expect.
1t was a regular restaurant, with
space cleared for dancing. But
there were only few people there.
and the walters were standing idly
around. The rainy night had dis
couraged the sightseers.
This is too dead for u.s." and
Warren shook his head at the waiter
who ran forward to seat them.
Come on, let's do some exploring.
I've a hunch that we'll find some-
thing around here yet worth seeing"
AS they went out Warren hailed a
passing cab, bundled Helen into it
and told the man to drive around
Montmartre..
Through the rain blurred cab win
dows the streets looked black and
deserted. At length group of fash
Ing lights shone out In the darkness
ahead. and Warren called to the man
10 draw up.
The long. crowded room was ablaze
with lights. Dancing girls in short
ballet skirts were whisking about in
the small space left for dancing. The
tables were arranged along the walls.
as at Maxim's, but here the noise and
hilarity were unlike anything they
had seen.
The DINERS were throwing seMsstti
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-09

Warren was right. These velvet
fake the former spirit and atmosphere
of the place.
An attendant now appeared and
suggestively wiped off the table be-
fore them. Warren ordered some
beer. which seemed to be the drink
there.
From somewhere came the shrill
tinkle of a bell. and white curtain
was dropped before miniature stage
in a recess of the wall. One of the
longhaired youths, a stick in his
hand. slouch hat on his flowing
locks, now arose and began to sing.
he stood by the toy stage. which re-
minded Helen of the Punch and Judy
theaters of her childhood.
With the second verse of the roll
licking French song, the black shad-
ows of tiny marionettes were thrown
on the small curtain.
IF this Is a real shadow play, It's
good fun" exclaimed Warren, lean
ing forward with interest
The small figures were cleverly
manipulated. and their black shadows
danced across the white sheet In COM
ical pantomime. When they finally
flashed off the tiny stage darkened
and everybody applauded.
Well, let's move on" suggested
Warren. We've seen about all that's
to be seen here"
Where are we going now?' asked
Helen, eagerly, for they were doing
Montmartre. tonight.
Might as well take In the Rat
Mort next. But that'll probably be a
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-09

singing, cheering, and the air was
thick with smoke and heavy with the
odor of champagne. There seemed
not vacant place, but a fat. red faced
Frenchman In tight fitting evening
clothes, evidently the proprietor, found
them two seats near the orchestra.
will we have to order cham
pagne?" demurred Helen, who strong
ly objected to paying q high price for
a wine that she really disliked.
That's all right here. They're Civ
ing you something for your money.
Pretty gay. eh?" as a girl in a red
spangled skirt frisked by, her skirts
so stiff and short that they brushed a
matchsafe from their table.
With a shout, the girl tossed the
balls among the guests. Then fol-
lowed a fast volley of fire back and
forth. The gay little balls. about
the size OF walnut, were light
enough to be thrown freely without
harm.
why, I believe that girls trying
TO swat Hle, BIlHHeu warren, as ne
ducked the third ball thrown directly
at him by a pretty girl sitting with
French officer across the room.
Watch me give her one." but he sue
ceeded only in hitting the bald head
of a passing waiter.
In the next lull the orchestra rose
and marched gaily, in single file,
around the room. The cellist held
his instrument over his head, and
twanged on 1t like banjo, while a
vioIinist carried the bass violin, beat
ing 1t as drum.
After them pranced the dancing
girls. the first one clutching the coat
tail Of the last musician, and the other
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-09
By MABEL HERBERT URNER

By MABEL HERBERT URNER
IRON the top of the steep flight
< OF steps Helen looked down into
the dingy. dimly lit basement
known as the Chat Noir"-the ia
nous Black Cat"
Not a very cheerful looking joint"
commented Warren.
Dear, do you suppose it's safer
she said. nervously. "Baedeker says
some of these places are regular dens
of thieves and outlaws"
Rot" Warren started down the
steps. Come on"
inside was long room with low
wooden rafters a sawdusted floor.
rough, bare tables and benches Over
an old brick fireplace sat a huge
black cat, whose yellow glass eyes
were lit UP BY lamp or candle.
Around the wall ran q shelf on
which was a curious collection Of
cats, all or them black AS the only
lights in the place shone through
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-09
COOKED
AAn

this sort of thingi That's like a
woman. But all right. come on-guess
I've had enough. Too blamed much
noise and smoke"
Outside it was still raining, but the
damp air was cool and fresh.
That place was all right" mused
Warren. "Of course. most of that
hullabaloo was forced--those dancing
girls were paid to keep it up. But
that came nearest to being the real
thing of anything we've struck YET
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-09

girls swinging on to each others
short, fluffy skirts.
The girls stamped and kicked and
swished their saucy spangled skirts
against the tables as they passed.
This frisky procession was greeted
with wild ciapping and shrieks of
laughter.
Dear. don't think 7 like this,
demurred Helen. It's getting too
boisterous."
Huh. and you've been crazy to see
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-09
HIS FATHERS AGE

A. stock broker. whose mind was
always full of business, was asked a
few days ago how old his father was.
Well" said he. abstractedly, he's
quoted at: SD, but there is every pros
Rsct that he. will reach par and pos
sebly be at a premium
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-06
ANACosTIA.

The committee on sewer, water and
lights Of the Anacostia Citizens AssOcia-
ton, with w. ]. Latimer as chairman, is
arranging complete report for the
meeting of the association next Wednes-
day evening. dealing with the present
system of lighting along Nichols avenue,
as well as that proposed, and making
certain recommendations whereby it is
believed the present system can be i'm
proved.
In accordance with an act of the last
Congress, grading and improving Raleigh
street and High View place at Congress
Heights is now in progress, and it is the
intention to keep at this work until IL
Is completed. The old grades of these
th0roughfareS are to be completely
changed and Raleigh place will be filled
in fully seven or eight feet.
DR.. George G. Havenner, chairman OF
the special committee of the Minnesota
Avenue Improvement Association. ap-
pointed to arrange a celebration upon
the completion Of the new pumping sta
ton at 18th street and Minnesota ave-
nue., will call q committee meeting soon
to plan for this affair. DIR. Havenner
has been advised that from present in
dications the station will be completed
some time during the month of May.
The annual praise service Of the mis-
sionary society of the Garden Memorial
Presbyterian Church is to be held Sum
day evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-06
STORAGE TANKS TO BE FILLED,
Lighthouse Tender Juniper Leaves
for Long Point. N. C..

To fill her storage tanks with gas manu-
featured at the lighthouse service station
at Long Point, N. c., the lighthouse
tender Juniper has left the Portsmouth,
Va, depot for Long Point. After complet-
ing the charging Of her tanks she will
fill those Of the gas buoys that guide
vessels through Currituck sound, on their
way to and from the Chesapeake and
later she will come to Hampton roads to
fill the light buoys in that vicinity.
Having been given d general overhaul
ing of house and hull, the lighthouse
tender Orchid has been put overheard at
Baltimore shipyard, and will in day
or two leave for the lower Chesapeake,
where she will relieve the tender Maple
on the coast The Maple viii then bring
libht vessel No. 40 to Baltimore to UNDER
go extensive repairs.
The tender Jessamine, which was out
on Baltimore marine railway for re-
pairs, has been put overheard. but 1t will
be several days before she Is ready to
go into service, as some boiler repairs
are to be made on the vessel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-06

last December at an advanced age, the
children and grandchildren of Albert ).
Gillett, a twin brother of the deceased,
have filed in the District OF Columbia Su-
preme Court d petition to set aside the
probate of his will, admitted December
rs last. A caveat is also filed to the re-
admission of the will, alleging, in addi-
ton to mental incapacity, undue influence
on the part of Ella c. Gillett. the WIDOW,
or some other person.
Through Attorney A. s. Worthington
the nieces and grandnieces, who claim
to be the sole heirs at law and next of
kin of the deceased. charge that the copy
of the will furnished them lacks a num-
Der of important interlineations made In
the handwriting of the deceased. They
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-06
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

Schooner Lottie Thomas, oysters in the
shell from q lower river point, at 18th
street wharf. for the market: schooner
James, lumber from Virginir point foI
dealers here: schooner ]. p. Robinson,
pulp wood from Upper Machodoc creek,
at Alexandria shipyard for L. A. Clarke
& Son: power boat Maud, at Alexandria
to load merchandise for dealers down
river; schooner Frenchy, lumber, at an
Eastern branch wharf, for the dealers.
Departures.
Schooner Ella, light, for Alexandria to
load merchandise for Upper Machodoc
creek; power boat Wilson. light, for
Pocomoke sound, Chesapeake bay, after
oysters for the market here; sloop
Pritchett, light, for a river point to load;
scow John Taylor, light. for Nanjemoy
creek to load cord wood or railroad ues
for this city; Raum's lighter, for Fort
Foote. Md, with street sweepings,
river point to load oysters in the shell for
the washington market; torpedo boat
Foote. for Elizabeth City, N. c., via Nor
folk; flattie Rafting Joe, light. from
Alexandria for river point to load.
Memoranda.
SCnOOnGr SS>A
at q North Carolina port loading lumber
for this city: schooner Mildred has ar
rived in Nomini creek to load pulp wood
for Alexandria: schooner j. p. Robinson
will load a general cargo at Alexandra
for Upper Machodoc creek: schooner
Mary Lee of this city is at Baltimore
with lumber from the Rappahannock
river; schooner Five Sisters is in Occo-
guam creek preparing to go into service
after winter lay-off: schooner Edith err
rail- is at q river point loading cord wood
for the dealers here; schooner Willie
Clarence 10 at q Potomac point to load
oysters for the market here.
Tugs and Tows.
Tug James O. Carter sailed towing
Raum's lighter to Fort Foote and re-
turned light; District tug Gene al Warren
arrived with lighters laden in tow from
Occoquan workhouse; tug d. NJ. Key
sailed towing light barge for Machodoc
creek: tug Pride arrived with lighters In
tow from Piscataway creek: tug Castle
has returned from q short inspection trip
on the river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-06
TO SPEAK ON MISSION WORK.
Former Commissioner mcfarland to
Address Union Here.

Former Commissioner III. Is. r. Mac
,farland is announced to speak on the
progress OF the Mccall Mission i'm France
at the Woman's INSTRUMENTATION Mis-
sionary Union at a meeting to be held
in the parish hall OF the Church of the
Epiphany tomorrow at pm. He takes
the place Of his wife. who because OF
continued ILLNESS is unable to speak as
a representative OF the Washington
auxiliary of that Organization. The
meeting will be open to the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-06
LESS GOLD LACE DISPLAY.
White House May Reduce Number
Of Military and Naval Aids.

Six, instead of twelve military and
naval aids to the President, as at pres
ent. probably will be the quota Of Pres
ident Wilson's administration. Maj. T.
L. Rhoads, who has been directed to re-
main as military aid and medical adj
wiser to the President until further or
ders, isauthor of a plan Of reorganiza-
ton. which will materially cut out gold
lace In the White House.
He would have chief aid In charge.
He would also discontinue the practice
of having a uniformed aid accompany the
President on hio travels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-06
W. c. 7. q. OPEN HOUSE.
Members Of Different Unions ffak,
Turns Acting as Hostesses.

open house" is being held by the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
of the District at its headquarters, 522
9th street northwest, this week. The
rest room is open to visitors, and light
refreshments are served free.
Tomorrow the Southwest Union, Mrs.
Mary C.. Hazen, president, and the
Southeast Union, Mrs. j. NJ Holland,
president. will act as hostesses; Friday
the North Capitol Union, Mrs. S. M.
Kookogey, president, and the Ecking-
ton Union, Mrs. N. NJ. Pollock, presi-
dent, and Saturday the Capitol Hill
Union. Mrs. Ida NJ. Marsh. president,
and the LIE Droit Union, Mrs. Grace C.
Morris, president, will act as hostesses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-06
A Word About Our Facilities

his wonderful skill nancier and buyer of pianos The
great savings he effects with ready money and marker
for quantities of instruments make possible
for Frederick store to give its patrons only t
BEST the market, but prices which are impossible
the singlepiano store matter how large where
Gated Any Frederick store the smallest of them
giant organization and endowed with all of its strength
advantages. The name FREDERICK" above its
door spells EXCELSIOR, and means OPPORTUNITY
to those seeking value in piano
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-06
w. w. WICK is CONGRATULATED.
Thanked by Isaac Cans for Aiding
Inaugural Fireworks Display.

Secretary Walker w. Wick of the in
augural committee was greatly pleased
this morning over the receipt Of an UNI
brella and letter Of congratuIation from
Isaac Cans. chairman Of the fireworks
committee for the inauguration.
Mr.. Cans praised Mr.. vick's work in
preparing for the Inauguration and ex-
pressed his thanks for his hearty cooper
alton in making the great fireworks dis
play success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-06
RALPH's CONDITION IMPROVES.
Physicians Hope to Have Bureau
Head Out Of Hospital Soon.

Encouraging, reports concerning the
condition Of Director Joseph E. Ralph Of
the bureau of engraving and printing are
received from Providence Hospital. where
he has been since last Sunday. when he
was stricken with an abscess of the abb
domen. Although his condition is still
regarded as serious. it is expected that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-06

unless complications arise he will be able
to leave the hospital In few weeks.
= AT. first it was thought that Mr.. Ralph
could not spossibll survive but la4sr his
condition took a decided change for the
better and the physicians attending him
operate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-06
Party Emblems Abolished.

BOISE. Idaho. March 6.-The house bill
abolishing party emblems from the ballot
has been passed by the Idaho senate and
now goes to the governor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-06
Widow Gets Entire Estate.

The will Of Harry e. Biscoe. United
States Navy. dated February %, 1901.
has been fled for probate. He Leaves
his entire estate to his wife. Edith III.
Biscoe. She IL also named as ex-
ecutrix. ,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-06
AS an
Index to
Values

With over 90 selling depots many different cities
and towns the w F. Frederick Piano Company easily
stands as the largest retailing piano house in the world
The year just closing will mark its hlgh-water record OF
LARS.
Starting about 80 years ago, this business has grown
by leaps and bounds present proportions through
streak OF good luck accident but solely because is
founded on good business methods. Economies in buying
and economies in selling form the basis of its methods
President Frederick equal in the piano industry in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-06
nos---Included in Sale Player-P Pianos
Knabe-Angelus
Emerson-Angelus
Angelus
Price & Teeple
observation-disclosures
Frederick Autotone
Heyser-Pl
-s.
HarnOtOne

$3.50 $40 $3.50
New $3.50 reduced
Upgh, models, reduced
s675 Player, used slightly, reduced
Five 5000 models o $3.50
$3.50 $375
priced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-06

also declare the estate Is larger than
set forth in the petition, which values
the real and personal property at 100000
provides for the widow for life, with pow
err to create a hospital at Fallingford,
Pa. Should she fail to do this the residue
of the estate on her death is 10 be
equally distributed among the House of
Mercy, the Methodist Home and the
Washington Asylum Hospital. all Of this
city.