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The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-25
A Raise for Trolley Men.

Philadelphia. Dec. 24.-The Union Traction company, which controls every street-car line in this and employs up- wards of 5000 motormen and conduc- tors, posted notice in each of its barns this morning to the effect that the com pany has decided to increase the wages of the notormen and conductors from eighteen to nineteen cents an hour, the increase to go into effect on the first of January
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-25
Marcont Leaves for Ottawa.

St. Johns, N. F., Dec. 24.-Mr Marconi left here for Ottawa this afternoon. He expects to stay there but short time, and hopes to reach England by Janu- ary 10, passing first through New York The inventor is gratified at the outcome of his controversy with the Anglo American Telegraph company, as evil denced by a letter from the Anglo American company printed to-day in the London Times. One of Marconi's assistants has accompanied the inven- tor to Ottawa. Marconis other assist ants have returned to England taking with them part of the wireless apparat- 1,S
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-25
Rev. pr. Bradford Dead

New York. Dec. 24-The Rev. Dr. Benjamin s. Bradford died to-day at the home of his son, the Rev. A. H. Bradford, pastor of the First Congre- gational church, Montclair N. J. Dr. Bradford had been ill for two weeks with pneumonia. pr. Bradford was born in Connecticut in 1879. He had been fifty-six years in the ministry, and had served as pastor of churches at Seneca and Penn Yan, N. Y, Charlotte. Mich, and more recently at Cedar Grove N. J,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-25
Ntssing Young Woman Returns

Putnam Dec. 24.-Miss Annie Malley. from her home at Mrs. Peter Ryan's of Pomfret on November 30, arrived here tonight as suddenly as she departed. and set aside all fears which had been entertained that the young woman had committed suicide IT could not he learned tonight where Miss Malley had been since her disappearance. The death of her mother and brother follow ed by the news that another brother had been seriously wounded in the Phil ippine islands is believed to have made Miss Malley temporarily insane.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-25
New London Woman SiIis Herself.

New London, Dec. 24-Mamie Cal houn. aged 30. committed suicide by taking laudanum while in the street to- night. She subsequently went to a sa- loon where she was found by the police and taken to Headquarters and died half m hour later although she re- ceived all possible medical attention.
 The deceased came here from Nor wich about two years ago, where she is respectfully connected.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-25
GEN. MILES NOT TALKATIVE. Will Make No Statement ms to Any Ac- ton Regarding Ills Repremand.

Washington, Dec. 24.-Lieutenant city to-day from his brief visit to New York. The general declined to discuss the question of the reprimand given him by the secretary of war for his published observations on the report of the verdict of the court of inquiry in the Schley case, and in reply to inqui- ries as to his future course in the mat ter said he had no statement to make. He did say, however, that the report that he would apply for court of in- quiry was entirely unauthorized
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-25
DIED or EUIf4sA
Five-Year-Oid West Havsn Chtl
 About Bonflre.

Loretta Dwyer, five years ol1 M ter of John L. Dwyer, of 26 Coll1 West Haven, died at the hospitl 7:30 o'clock last evening had been frightfully burned
 the day and death was the dtf6 of the shock. About 4 o'cI86I q afternoon the little one's mol x burning some papers in the rS Mrs. Dwyer returned to the h4 shortly afterward che heard |a scream. The child ran into
 with it's dresses ablaze. X threw the child to the floor
 guished the burning dress, b{IE fore she herself had recefX<4 burns on her hands: 9s " M !, pr. J. F. Barnett was called dressed the wounds and or6 child taken at once to the h6Ht little one was taken at once dH I'll bulance that had been sunlna succumbed to the shock. f body was burned from the kfi{ head and little hope was entert l the little one. x Sg
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-25
Senator seweli's coaditioSSs

Camden, N. J., Dec. 24.--Sena tSKs I liam J. Sewell was reported to-ni94
 his physicians as holding his ownss is practically in the same condifl0I<4 he has been for the past three or f0 days. During the afternoon the Axio tor had weak spell, but recovered t6 wards evening. One of his phyeici6u said that no change for the worse fs30 present anticipated. &
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-25
GIFT FROM ROOSEYEL7.
Received by His ChiIdren's Former
 Teacher to Buy Presents.

New York, Dec. 24.-Mrs. Sarah Pro- vost, teacher at the small district school at Cove Neck, l.. l., near Oyster Bay, President Roosevelt's home to-day received a generous check from the president The check is to be used for the purchase of Christmas presents for her pupils. Mrs. Roosevelt's children formerly attended the Cove Neck school and before he became governor it was his custom every year to play Santa Claus and present gifts to all the pu- pills in person.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-25
Escaped I'm mbeclie Arrested.

Hartford, Dec 24-Stanley Ingraham, who escaped from the hospital for im- beetles at Lakeville a few days ago, was arrested by the police in this city this afternoon. He is held awaiting the arrival of the Lakeville authorities. h. graham was committed to the Lake vile hospital from Guilford, Conn
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-25
Rhodes Purchases an English Estate.

London, Dec. 25.-Cecil Rhodes, man aging director of the British South Africa company has just purchased for about G10000 the Dalham Hall estate, near Newmarket, which comprises an imposing Georgian residence built in 1704 by Bishop Fly and 3,475 acres of fine shooting. The Dalham estate has been for two centuries in the possession of the Affieck family, and is now the residence of Sir Robert Affieck.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-25
CAR SHORTAG E Ar PIT1D1
Now worse Than Ever BstSpS
 Mills Suspend Wor ' ss7 2: 5;'

Mills suspend Work S5S
 Pittsburg. Dec. 24.-The car in the Pittsburg district n ever before, and as result m are shut down or only in parel ation. All of the mills alon6 lekheny valley railroad, incltid Carnegie City mills, has suspend x 1t is probable that the biz company plants at Homestead III < quesne will be unable to reSutfil week or more after the ChristIn6 day shut down. President Sctt4 ing his recent visit here said M worth of finished product waA in the yards of these two coicAf3l no present prospect of removal N tically all of the furnaces in MR1lo| and Shenango valleys are shut d because of inability to get raw rltotd
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-25

Oakland. Cal, Dec. 24.--Mrs. Maud Me. Cormick. known to the public as Miss Maud Miller. an actress. and daughter of Joaquin Miller, the poet died to-day of heart trou ble.
 Guthrie. Oklahoma, Dec. 24.-Colonel Na thaniel Mckay, owner of the Dewey hotel at Washington, D. C., obtained divorce here to-day from his wife, Jennie Pope Me Kay. of New York city.
 London Dec. 25.-Somerset Arthur Butler. first earl of Garrick, is dead. He was born in 1885.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-25
Queen aIexandr,n,s lIlnkss,

London Dec. 24.-The health of QG Alexandra still improves. but it w5jls6 i,nnoeeih'n for her majesty toN tS&~l London this week. The prince and T ces of Wales will spend Christmas d&X at York cottage with their childFen{8
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-25
Aged Indian Dead.

Winsted, Dec. 24.-Mary Webster, aged seventy-five, the last of the origi- nal Barklamsted light house tribe of Indians. was found dead at her home at Silverton this morning. Death was caused by old age.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-25
Diamond Mining Company's Great
 Br0f1ta

Cape Town. Dec. 24.-At the annual meeting of the De Beers Mining com pany at Kimberley, the chairman an nounced that the gross profits for the year were e2,150,000 the production be- ing e4,500, 900. The estimated life of the mines is IA years.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-25
Auo,,er cnrn@rie Library

Akron, Ohio Dec. 24.-Andrew C1 gie has offered the city of Akron for free public library, the guarantee 5000 annually to n it. The offer will probably be a
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-25
To Promote British R,as

London. Dec. 24.--Willi Astor has donated E10.0q motion of civilian rifle United Kingdom.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-10-18
THE COLUMBIA DENOUNCED.

Mrs Carrie Nation, the woman of
Ratchet and saloon smashing fame, it
is said, has denounced the Columbia
because there is Barr Capt. aboard.
But this is not going to bar the lovers
of good time from attending the So
ciable under the auspices of Court
Sandy Hook, No. 81, F. of A.. which
will be held in St Mary's hall, Sandy
Hook, this friday evening, October
Is. The committee of arrangements
have done all in their power to make
this occasion social success, and in
addition to other attractions have
planned to give degree team drill,
under the management of Capt Bill.
! So come one and all and have a good
time.
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RATES ON THE RAILROAD.

To all EndeavOrers in this vicinity
a great treat is in store for you. If
you have never attended a State con-
vention, you do not know what i'm
pulse and healthy enthusiasm come
from this getting together in large
numbers. This is the first time the
State convention has ever come so
near you: in your life time it may
not come SO near you again. Buy your
regular railroad ticket to Danbury:
there you will get a certificate that
entities you to One-half fare in return.
If you want to know about entertain
ment, write to F. H. Bailey, R. F. d.
No. 9, Danbury; he will tell you all
about it. The Danbury people are go
ing to throw open their homes, so that
you need not be packed away in
boarding house or hotel. Meals will
be served for Is cents each, and your
room over night will only cost 25c.
Come to the convention of 1901 with
it's feast of spiritual blessings waiting
for you. Come with earnest prayers
for deep and spiritual convention.
Come with happy realization of God S
goodness to Connecticut EndeavorerS
and with joyful songs of praise upon
your lips and in your hearts. This is
the program; do you not think you can
get quite a comfortable meal from this
board 50 richly laden? The place for
the meetings is the First Congregation
al church. The convention opens Fri
day afternoon, October 25, at 2.30, and
closes with the Conservation service on
Sunday evening.
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OBITUARY..
PHILO NORTHROP.

Another of the old citizens of the
town passed on 'to the great major
ity," in the death on Tuesday of Philo
Northrop, a lifelong resident of Taun-
ton district. Mr. Northrop had been
confined to his bed for months, but
was not regarded as critically i'll till
Friday of last week, when he began to
fail rapidly. He had been in poor
health for period of eight or 10 years.
He is survived by his wife, two sons,
George S. Northrop of Shelton, and
Chester Northrop, residing with his
parents and one daughter, Mrs Addie
D. Latin, of Bridgeport. Mr. Nor
>throp was 70 years old in March. The
funeral will be attended from his late
home in Taunton district to-day
friday at 1 p. M, Rev Mr. French
officiating.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-10-18

Mr. and Mrs Henry Beers received a
genuine surprise, Saturday morning,
when a number of their friends from
Bridgeport came on the early train to
spend the day with them. Among the
guests were Mrs George f. Hull, Mrs
Leroy Penney, Mrs Samuel Jones, Mrs
William II. Marigold and daughter,
Miss Bessie Marigold, and Miss Annie
Henderson, niece of Mrs Marigold.
After partaking of a bountiful dinner
provided by their hostess, Mrs Beers,
the afternoon was spent searching the
woods for nuts. They left BotSfOrd
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HAS THE DEVIL REFORMED?

Not exactly, but he is reforming.
He often does that. 1t is one of the
tricks of his trade. When business is
booming he pays little attention to
matters Of opinion, and becomes reck-
less of his reputation. In fact when
he is having it all his own way he is
just as good as any other fellow. A
little better than that even, he is all
there is, to speak Of.
The Devil hates all distinctions. He
likes to have us all of one sort. He
may may not mind little shading of
our regulations for the sake of variety;
but man is man, and we are all
very human. One is about as good as
any other, say what you will. People
have notions to be sure, but what S
has his price; we are all seeking the
same end, our own pleasure, and to get
there is the main thing, if not in one
way, then another. All society is good
enough, and if you can't go in that
which is best, then go where you can
of course, even the worst; there is not
so much difference as distinction, eh:
That is the way the Devil looks at it.
But once in while Satan over does
the business and his enemies call him
to account. The cloven foot becomes
too conspicuous and he has to cover
his tracks. His reputation becomes
too rank and he has to hedge
a little in his conduct. He
likes to be respectable. 1t pays
He must not go too fast nor toe
far. He would like to run everything,
and make business hum. But even
the Devil must be prudent. Politics
must not be too rotten; vice must not
become too odiouS; crime must not
fiaunt itself. There are still a few
righteous people left. Yes, some men
are godly, bad as the world is. And
when the Evil One is losing ground
look out for him. He puts his best
men to the front; he deplores wicked.
ness; he gives to the poor; he patron
ICES the church. He clothes himself
as an angel of light. He is sick. The
Devil is sick! I
THE devil was sick, the devil a monk would
The devil was well. the devil monk was
Il 10. 0. Wright.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-10-18

The 2Sth annual communication of
the Order of Eastern Star of the state
of Connecticut, held in New Haven,
Wednesday, was one of the best attend
ed and most successful of any yet held,
says the Courier. About 400 members,
representing the 81 state chapters,
were present. There are over 1000
membership is limited to the moth
ers, wives, sisters or daughters of Mas
ter Masons in good standing. The OBJ
jects of the order are indeed worthy,
being to aid and assist widows and
orphans of worthy citizens.
The morning session began at 10
o'clock in Masonic hall, Church street,
and was presided over by Past Grand
Patron William Pierpont of New Ha-
| ven. His address was one of welcome
| to the assembled representatives, to
which Mrs Hattie Ewing of Derby re-
sphnded Addresses were also made
by Mrs Hattie Burwell of Winsted,
who detailed the work of the order, and
by Henry Atwood, grand patron, who
gave resume of the past years work
and other interesting statistics.
| At the afternoon session the princi-
pal business transacted was the cleo
ton Of officers for the ensuing year.
They are as follows: Grand Matron.
Mrs Hattie L. Ewing of Derby; grand
patron, Sharon D. Beach of Seymour;
associate grand matron, Mrs Luella
Stevens of Berlin; associate grand pa
iron, Walter Pond of New Haven;
grand secretary, Mrs E. Leeds Stebbins
of Cheshire; grand treasurer, Mrs Ida
Fisk of Hartford.
The appointive officers are: Grand
conductress. Mrs Lizzie G. Sawtelle OF
Norfolk; associate grand conductress,
Mrs Mary Jane Silloway; grand chap
lain, Mrs Minnie Hart of Shelton
grand lecturer, Mrs Emma Rowland OF
West Haven; Adah, Mrs BarkuS OF
Meriden; Ruth, Mrs Kate L. Segar OF
Bridgeport; Esther, Mrs Ellie Chapir
of New Hartford; Martha, Mrs Clara
Woods of Naugatuck; Electa, Mrs
Lottie Morphy of Bridgeport: orga mist
Mrs Mary Babcock of Willimantic:
grand marshal, Mrs Anna Lindsay OF
AnsOnia.
Jepthah chapter, o. E. S., will hold
it's regular meeting October q. A
full attendance is requested at 7.3C
o'clock sharp.
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DODGINGTOWN.
PERSONAL NEWS NOTES.

PERSONAL NEWS NOTES.
Miss Irena Wakeley of Trumbull has
been the recent guest of Miss Jennie
Ferry.
Mrs Frances Platt of Redding has
been the recent guest of her mother,
Mrs George Crane.
Miss Emma May, daughter of Will
liam Lewis, has been quite sick.
E. E. Ferry lost valuable heifer,
last week.
Jesse Sherwood of Waterbury has
been the recent guest of his mother,
Mrs Esther Sherwood.
Mrand Mrs E. G.. Bevans have been
spending a few days at their cottage
at Fairfield Beach.
Mrs e. e. Ferry, who has been very
sick, is slowly gaining her strength.
Mr. and Mrs Howard Platt of Red
ding were guests on Sunday of Mrs I.
W. Andrews.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-10-18
THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH..
Mrs Robert D. Smiths paper before
the ladies on Tuesday afternoon, cov-
ering missions in Hawaii was spoken
of as quite above what is usually pre-
sented.
In going to hear Miss Alice F. Still
son at the Sunday evening service at
7.3O O'Clock speak ON her work among
the Zulus it will be almost as good as a
trip across the stormy water to Africa.
Rev Mr. Barker spoke, last Sunday,
about the missionary, Miss Ellen M.
Stone, who is held captive by the brig
ands among the Balkan mountains.
Her ransom must be paid very quickly
or she will be butchered in cold blood
How would you feel if it were your Sis
ter or your mother? Haste is all neces-
sary. Some of the people have already
contributed; will you not add your
mite? If not needed or it is received
too late, the money will be returned
so it is really in the nature of loan.
Mr. Barker will see that all money is
promptly forwarded.
A number will 60 from Newtown tc
| the Danbury State Christian Endeavor
convention, October025-27. Especially
the young people are planning to be
there at the services on Sunday after
noon and evening.
! The ladies this week send barrel OF
comfOrtables and sheets to home mis-
sionary in the State of Washington
They will reach there in time to dc
battle with the low temperatures OF
that northern cline.
Friday evening, October rs, comes
the "rally" prayer meeting. Subject,
Enthusiasm for Christ" Rom. 15:l-17
Would this subject not be well illus
trated by an enthusiastic meeting?
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-10-18
SANDY HOOK.
A CANDY PARTY.

A sale of homemade candies will be.
held in Glover's hall, next Thursday
evening, October "a, from 7 till 9
O'Clock, for the benefit of the Sandy
Hook Free Public Library. All candy
makers interested are invited to con-
tribute; and all candy eaters are in
vited to come and buy.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-10-18
HATTERTOWN.

Mr. and Mrs Frank Pratt of Bridge
port have been the guests of H. A.
Pratt and family.
Miss Sophia Booth of Stepney has
been spending a week with her broth
er, Edward Booth.
Thomas Perkins lost a good horse,
last Wednesday night. It had been
sick only few days.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-10-18
MISS ALICE F.STILLSONT TO SPEAK.
AN INTERESTING MEETING PLANNED FOR MEX
SUNDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 20.

After a good deal OF correspondence and
changing Of dates Miss Alice +. Stillson has
been secured to speak in the Congregational
church at the Sunday evening service on Oc-
tobcr 20 at 80 o'clock. For 10 years she has
been engaged in work among the Zulus OF
South Africa and is now home on a furlough
among her relatives in South Britain, Manga
tuck and other Connecticut towns. She comes
with the full enthusiasm Of the great Ameri-
can Board meeting at Hartford. This week
she speaks at tho Hartford Branch Of the
WOman's Board in their gathering at New
Britain: It is only step. as communication
now goes from Africa to America to day; and
yet how little we know of the strange people
living there! Miss Stillson's field lies very neal
the scene of the Boer war, so in her address
we may hear the rumble of the cannon of the
doughty Dutchmen. A collection at this
meeting will go toward the work of the Amer
lean Board. 1t is seldom we Newcomers have
this thrill from the outside world, SO let us
improve our opportunity.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-10-18
THE ACADEnY.

The Newtown Academy now has a
registration of about 30 pupils.
Miss Mabel Taylor has begun giving
drawing lessons to the Academy pupils
one day in the week.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-10-18

Mrs James Angevine is spending
some time at her daughters, Mrs Ev-
erett Platt's, in Bridgeport. Mr. and
Mrs Platt left, Tuesday of this week,
for Buffalo. Mrs Angevine remains
with her grandchildren while their
parents are away.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-10-18

w. A. Leonard and mother, Mrs
Laura Leonard, of the Inn, and Miss
G. Belle Bloom of Brooklyn, left on
Monday for weeks sojourn at the
Pan-A mcrican exposition.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-10-18

Sheriff S. E. Hawley returned, Tues
day morning, from trip to Buffalo.
The sheriff spent several days at the
Pan-American exposi ton.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-10-18

G.. w. Fairchild & Sons, the jewel
ers, are having another sale of reliable
watches. They have just received a
new lot of cases fresh from the factory
which they are offering at remarkably
low prices. 1t is a good time now tC
select your Christmas gift. If it is
so desired they will hold it for you I'm.
til wanted
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-10-18

A new Round Oak stove graces the
schOolroOm in North Center district,
from the stove establishment of our
genial local dealer, E. J. Hall.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-10-18

H. E. Mott, in his advertisement,
this week, cells attention to a special
sale of ladies', mems and children s
fast black hose. Also other bargains.
See adv.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-10-18

Attorney and Mrs W. J. Beecher and
Misses Florence and Marie Beecre1
went to Philadelphia on Wednesday
for weeks sojourn.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-10-18
Mother

"My mother was troubled
with consumption for many
years. At last she was given
up to die. Then she tried
Ayers Cherry PectoraI, and
was speedily cured ID. =.
Jolly, Aooce. N. Y.
&c.. Soc, $l0o. &c. AVER co., Lowell. Macs.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-10-18

The sociable under the auspices of
Court Sandy Hook, No. 81, F. of A.,
will be held in St Mary's hall this
(Friday) evening, October lS.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-10-18

yesterday, and were present at the
marriage of rTodd's nephew, Morelle
Todd, to Miss Nellie Paddock OF that
CITY.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-10-18

Miss Ella Toohey and Miss Lizzie
Dalton of Bridgeport spent Wednesday
at Grand View, accompanied by T. F.
Brew. They attended the Danbury
fair, Thursday.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-10-18

Miss Belle Clark of Bridgeport is a
guest at Capt A. w. Peck's on Mt
Pleasant.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-10-18

Charles B. Johnson has been appoint
ed by James E. Miller, fish and game
warden for Fairfield county, special
protector of fish and game.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-10-18

Miss Florence Clarke Of Monroe has
been visiting Mrs May Russell. While
there she was one Of a party to take
in the Danbury fair.