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The evening times., 1901-08-15

demnation proceedings at a cost OF 81
u4OUo- The $4,000 appropriated made a
total OF SZ25 eco, which viii complete the
bridge. The work is now under cOnstruc-
ton. The masonry arch will be COmplet-
ed IN october, after which must be made
Mi Of 80 90 cubic yards
IN conclusion / have the honor to rec
ommend that the following amounts be
appropriated for the nsC5I year ending
ISoa; For the ordinary care OF bridges,
s,Un- Tor the construction and repair
Of bridges, $500, for Anacostia Bridge
tIor necessary boriugs. surveys. esJi-
mates and planSl. 50 90. for X Street
ETldgc over Rock Creek CrecOnstructiOnD.
SN'Vg. for Connecticut Avenue Bridge
over ROCK Creek Gor continuing construC-
II Is thought that the S30O.O00 recon-
meHded for Connecticut Avenue Will COM
llylt the bridge up to the actual spring
ING me OF the arches, which is considered
natural and proper limit. The appro-
FIlaIDil ipr 1902. amounting to St5.ru viii
complete the foundations. including those
Ioi the abutment walls and viii construct
piers TO 4 inclusive Up 20 the top OF the
betting course"
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A Woman iuh over by a Team.

Erliue CUIemsa coiored woman. thirty-tvo
yasrs old. living loiS Tweuty-hrst Street north
west. Was knOCsa down and run over about 7
O'Clock last nigh az TIE corner Of Twenty-hrst
and X Streets, b. morse attached to a wagon
driven by Charf Salter. colored She was re-
moved 10 the mergency Hospital, whore her
-.versI wounds Vge dressed. Laler she returned
ru hcr home. bitter was arrested but as no
fisu1s ioT the s.idsHt was attached 70 him. he
was released.
The evening times., 1901-08-15
Marriaee Licenres Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued TODAY 10 William
J. smith and Virginia Ellis Harry l. HuddIeSrou
and Mamie A Russell, Joseph Calhoun and Net
tie simpson
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House RansacIsed While Unoecunied

House RansacISed While TnoecuDied.
During the absence % the family from the city
Tor two weeks past thieves r4nsacked the resi-
dence Of William ". Abbott. at I5s L Street
northwest Entrance was effected through the
dining g-room window. The discovery yrlS r-ada
last evening by Mr. Abbott. upon his return nom
hls vacation, but he does not yet know what i
missing Mr. Abbott Is employed in the Govern
l,ent Printing Office
Malaria. ChiIIS. and Fever
Quickly cured hy taking Elixer Babek
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Gbs Gueuins Uimts
THURSDAY AUGUST Is. 1907.
weather Indications.

Continued cloudy. unsettled weather. with oc-
csslonal rain touigh and Friday; fresh south TO
southwest winds toaght, probably becoming va
TablC Friday.
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IN AND LBOUT THE CITY.

Keraan's-'Top>y ruHy" Burlcsquers. after
logu and evening.
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Smoke carolia Brigbts.
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TEAPFRATIRF

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Temperature al 2 = m-.-.........-....... So
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MALARIA sAUsEs BILIOGsSEss.
Groves TasteIas Chill Tonic removes the caus
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sun rose......5.l5 IN. sun scts.......6:55 ?. "
Neon rIses------.--- Moon sets..-...9.I 10 r N
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
NURFOLk.
J. G. B.

On Monday evening the large stock barn at the Black berry farm, which Is owned by the Eldridge family, was en- tirely destroyed by fire. The fire was discovered by Mrs Holt, wife of Manager Holt. and the news was at once telephoned to all parts of the town. Large crowds soon arrived and at once commenced in the work to save removed from tine stock barn but every thing else in the barn was destroyed. When the fire was we'll under control Daniel O'Connell, with several other men, was engaged in tearing down a portion of the barn winch remained standing near the horse barn when a burning timber fell, striking MT O'Con- nell and instantly felling him to the ground. It was found that be had re- ceived a compound fracture of tbe leg. Dr. Pinney was called to attend the in- iured man.
 Mrs Charlotte Rebecca Tibbals, widow of Thomas Tibbals, died at her home Sunday night, aged 73 years, II months and 19 days. Mrs Tibbals died from cancer. The deceased leaves two daughters, Mrs Burton DeBell and Mrs Calvin Hall. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 90 o'clock at the late residence of the deceased and was largely attended. The Rev. Mr Stearns officiated. The interment was in the center cemetery, The pail bearers were Enos Esley. E F. Marvin. William Cowles and Seth Brown.
 Mrs George Cook died at her home last Thursday of cancer. aged Fl. The funeral was held at the house Monday. Rev. w. F. Stearns officiated. Inter- ment was at the center cemetery. The deceased leaves an adopted daughter.
 George Tibbals, who lives in the south part of the town. is attending the Winsted Business College.
 The union caucus WAS attended by about 150 last Saturday evening. In a letter to G. T. Johnson, Mr. Bridgman withdrew as a candidate. Representa- tive William O'Conner was then nomi- mated by exclamation. In a speech MT O'Connor said that he should work to the best of his ability to make secure Norfolk's present representation.
 George Ryals, who resided in Norfolk a number of years ago, has been spend ing few days with hls sister, Mrs E. l.. Cole.
 Harry Sedgwick of Cornwall has been visiting friends in town for few days.
 Robert Geer of New York was in town a few days last week.
 Mrs Swain. who has been spending 8 few days in town, returned to Worces- ter. Monday.
 Mir and Mrs Joseph Selden, who have been spending the past month in Wash., have returned.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
HE GOT THE CHEESE.

The New England pie eater fares hard in the South for ant of the usual ac compartment = cheese. Now and ther be will discover cheese in the mscaroni or in restaurant sandwich but unless he keeps house" and does his own marketing it is next to impossible to get cheese with his pie.
 Were it not for sowing the seeds of revolution I would have bought my own cheese and had it served with my pie at my hotel dinners. and as I had about made up my mind to work the scheme by dining late. went to the North Carolina state fair. Beholdi In one of the negro lunch booths descry pies and CHEESE. To my two compan- ions immediately stated that "here is where we eat" I ordered prune pie and cheese-lots of cheese, but the fool-waiter brought me 6 cheese sand wich and generous piece of pie. But wot not of the manner of its arrival l extracted my cheese from between the pieces of bread, and I had my feast. One of my companions looking cur iously on said, "that's the first time I ever saw any body eat cheese with pie Did you ever see anybody, Boy?" And the colored .boy" replied. No sah, Boss. An reckon An never did see any, body"
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Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
ELECTION IN CONNECTICUT.

Connecticut on Tuesday chose dele gates to the constitutional convention which will assemble in Hartford on the first Wednesday in January, 1902 Re ports from 165 towns show that Repub- lican delegates were elected in 105; Democrats in A; and citizen or non- partisan candidates in 16
 There were three surprises: Ia Water bury, Hon. Stephen W Kellogg. Re- publican. was defeated by his Demo- cratic opponent. In Ansonia Demo- crat defeated Charles F. Booker, the Republican national com mmitteeman for Connecticut. while in Bridgeport Dan- iel Davenport defeated Allen W Paige, a Republican leader in Fairfield county.
 At the city election in Bridgeport, Dennis Mulvihill (Dem) was elected over Hugh Sterling (Rep) by $500.
 In Ansonia, Stephen Charters. candi- date of the Democratic and Labor party. was chosen mayor by AIS pleurality.
 1n0 IOilOWluB IS buo iiSe ot uoiCSaSce to the constitutional convention elected from Litchfield County:
 Litchfield-Charles B. Andrews. cit
 Mathematician B Case, cit.
 Bethlehem-Abner P. Hayes, r.
 Bridgewater-Mareus B Mallett, d.
 Canaan-John H. Belden, r.
 Colebrook-Julian H Smith. T.
 Corn wall--Philo Kellogg, d.
 Goshen-Henry c. Wright, d.
 Harwinton-Clarence M. Ely. cit.
 Kent-Irwin J Beardsley, r.
 Morris Lyman W. Whittlesey, cit. New Hartford-John Fox Smith, cit. New Milford-Charles NJ Beach, r. Norfo.k-William O'Connor. cit
 North Canaan-Dr. Charles W. Camp, d.
 Plymouth-Rev.C Charles H. Smith cit. Roxbury-G. R. Crofut, d.
 alisbury-Donald T. Warner, cit. Sharon-George s. Kirby, r.
 Thomaston-Juage Frank w. Ether idge. r.
 Torrington-Orsamus R Fyler, r.
 Warren B. Strong. r.
 Washington--John O Brinsm ade, cit. Watertown-Augustus N. Woolson. cit. Winchester-Wellingto B. Smith, r. Woodbury D. Curtiss, r. Rep. 20. dem 6.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
STATE NEWS.

Andrea Lsudano. charged with tb. 1 murder of Policeman Hugh McKeon, IS
 on trial before Judge Roraback and |
 jury in the Superior court at New Haven.
 The cell occupied by Murderer Johr T. Hayes in Litchfield jail is the same in which Andrew Borjenson of New
 Milford was confined until executed six
 years ago.
 The date of the complementary din. ner to Hon. Samuel Fe senden at the Allyn House in Hartford has been post poned from one week from the date originally set to Friday evening, Novem. Der 8. There will be about 300 present, democrats as we'll as republicans.
 Eli Morris. aged abont 80, brother of the late ex-Governor Morris, died at Newtown last Sunday evening. Mr Morris represented Newtown in the legislature in 1859 He was in charge of the town poor for about 15 years and was in the cattle business from 1853 to 1869.
 The annual banquet of the Litchfeld County Bar AssocIation will be held at the Hotel Winchester in Winsted on Friday, Nov 9 W lliam Travefs Jerome of New York city is to be pres- ent as the guest of honor; and another distinguished guest who is expected is Judge William Elmer of Middletowu.
 Editor Irving J Reyes of the Mil. fofd Citizen. has abandoned tLe publi- cation of that paper and his farewell ad- dress states that he has worked IS or 20 hours out of the 2I and has endeavored to build up good local paper, without a dollar ot capital. He thanks some of the people of Milford for the support given him, but oh me. oh my, how he does ''roast" those who did not SUD- port him.
 Henry Seymour Sanford 69, died at his home in New Milford. Nov. 8. of gen. eral debility. Mir Sanford was graduat- ed from Yale in the class '52 and from Harvard Law school three years later. He was a we'll k own lawyer about the state. He built up a large practice in Bridgeport which be kept for over thirty years when he came to New Mil ford and retired from business life He was son of the late Judge David 0. Sanford.
 The arguments in the Hayes murder trial at Litchfield were commenced Tuesday. Attorney Smith made the opening argument for the state. At torney J. H. Roraback spoke forty for the defense, and concluded his argument Wednesday forenoon. He was followed by Judge Briscoe, also for the defense. Judge Briscoe was follow ed by States Attorney Warner. Judge Elmer will deliver the charge to the jury today (Thursday.l
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
GREAT nAnnnHGTON.

Seth Low, the newly elected mayor of New York, arrived at the Berkshire Inn Wednesday evening for few weeks stay. It is to be arranged to have Mir Low speak at the Town Hall some evening next week.
 fire broke out in Mrs Samuel Camps barn about g o'clock Tuesday night and totally destroyed the story and half wooden structure. An alarm was sounded about 4 o'clock dur ing the afternoon as the barn was then on fire. The company responded and supposed that the fire was entirely out and number of people were at work in the barn when they arrived. The contents of the barn. including several wagons and horse, were lost. The loss will amount to about $l,50O. covered by insurance.
 Mir and Mrs John M. Hall have re- turned from 8 weeks wedding trip.
 The Berkshire Street Railway Con- pany and the selectmen have changed the location of the Berkshire Company 8 tracks to the center of Main street through the village.
 The Monterey and New Marlboro stages now leave at one o'clock instead of two o'clock.
 George Brewster has gone to Phila- delphia to work.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
CLAYTON.

Charles Curtiss is again at work.
 Harry Robinson does not gain very fast and is worse in some respects,
 Mrs Norwood Mcintyre is more con- fortable at this writing.
 Mrs H. R. Bunnell and Mrs Ruluff Rood drove to Norfolk last Thursday and called on old acquaintances.
 Miss Grace Bradford visited at Ferdinand Beckley's in Canaan last Saturday.
 The per cent of attendance in our school for last month was 93. Millie Sardam, Lovinia Stuart, Leila Whalen, Flora Mcintyre, Chester Haynes and Arthur Haynes were not absent or tardy during the month. Viola Barnes and Lizzie Stuart were not tardY, and absent but one-half day each Others have records nearly as good. Supt. Collins visited our school last week and ordered some changes in school books and school-reom furnishings.
 Walter Sardam's mother is very low with consumption, and on Saturday he was summoned to her bedside as her friends thought she was in a dying con- dition, but he returned Sunday as she was more comfortable.
 Three different threshing machines have been operating in this vicinity of late and all not through yet.
 The selectmen of Canaan have been doing some good work on the road toward Canaan Valley. which is appre- ciated by teamsters particularly.
 At the home of Stephen Stewart last Friday evening, Jacob Decker exhibit ed new freak in the form of a pig born with an elephants trunk. The admission charged to see this phenome- non was ten cents.
 Mrs Daniel Lawrence of East Canaan has been visiting her sister, Mrs Rulufi Rood, and other friends here the past week.
 Charles Rood is working for Mir Cogs we'll of Norfolk.
 Mrs Dr. G. E. Morgan of Vermont visited her brother, Dr James Harvey Foote, last Wednesday, on her way home from New York.
 George H. Rood went to Hartford and South Manchester the first of the week for couple of days.
 Mrs Wallace Bentley was in East Ga. naan for few days last week, taking care of Mrs l.. Lefingwell who is quite sick.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
RooseveI, in ,he White Hou.e,

If any man can be declared true type of Amsricanism. that man i, Theodore Roosevelt. His hair is worn positively short, and as he lowers his spectscles upon you, you see behind them two very bright gray eyes. The first impressions are not always reas- suring. but you begin at once to feel the sincere conscientiousness and can- dor of the man. His reserve force and vigorous courage impress you; finally, after few moments of conversation. you are entirely convinced that he Is & man of broad intellectually and a keen student of human nature. His hand grasp Is genuine and inspiring. Not shadow of insincerity is discern able. Open, fearless and honest in every fibre, such is the universal yer. dict of those who meet Theodore Roosevelt Joe Mitchell Chapple in "The National Magazine" for Novem- ber
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
sH ELD.

William G. Chapin and family have moved to their farm in Lee.
 Miss Cora Manvel of Bristol, Conn. is spending few weeks with her friends in town.
 The Members of Epworth League have organized reading circle which meets every Monday evening at the NJ. B. parsonage.
 Walter s. Candee has returned to his work in Auburn, N. Y. after few weeks stay here.
 Mrs. M E. Cowles spent last week In Lee.
 Arthur Meigs and family left last week for their home in Jacksonville, Fla They expect to return hero to spend next summer.
 Mir and Mrs Cyrus French are apend- ing few days with relatives in East Chatham, N. r.
 Presiding Elder Clark Wright will preach in the M. E. church next Sun day morning.
 Four persons were received by letter into the M. B. Church last Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
RUNTsvILLE

Mir. and Mrs. c. H. Dean are very happy in the arrival of little girl Mar ion Elizsbeth) who came to gladden. their home, Thursday, Oct. 24th.
 Under the management of our select men workmen are building new bridge over the Hollenbeck, near the residence of J NJ. Page. When finished 1t prom ises to be none better in town.
 s. W. Morris, Jr. of Torrington spent Sunday with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. 5. w. Morris.
 After several months tarry with New Haven friends, Miss Belle Judd has re- turned to her home in this place.
 Miles Biodgett has commenced the foundation for his new house intending to complete 1t early next spring.
 The many friends of Miss Dora Wick wire in this town will be very glad to hear that she has so far recovered from her injuries as to be removed to her home in Goodland, Ind. It will be re- membered that Miss Wickwire was on the excursion train that collided with another train near Kansas City last July. She was on her way to San Fransisco, Cal.as delegate to the Epworth League Convention held in that city.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
LAK RvlLLB

The two year and ten months old daughter of Mir and Mrs Edward Mo- Oarrlck died suddenly last Saturday oi convulsions Her funeral took place Monday afternoon; services were held at the house. Rev. o. Fl. Grnbb off1ciat- ed. Interment was made in Salisbury cemetery.
 Grove Miller went to Winsted to work last Saturday.
 The w. 0. Witter family left theil summer residence last Saturday for their winter home in New York city.
 Merribew, the shoemaker, sold out tc George Gilbert of Westfeld, Mass.
 Myron Holley has rebuilt his barn which was recently partially destroye ed by fire.
 Mrs. F. E Randall is visiting Mrt Maria Rudd at present.
 Walter Paddock has bought out Robert Eggleston and IS now running that market.
 James Martin moved his family tc Stockbridge, Mass last Monday where he has secured a good position as mining superintendent. 80 it is re ported.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
A FIENDISH ATTACK.

An attack was lately made on c. F. Collier of Cherokee, Iowa, that nearly proved fatal. It came through his kid neys His back got 80 lame he could not stoop without great pain, nor sit in a chair except propped by cushions. No remedy helped him until he tried Elec. trio Bitters which effected such 8 won. derfnl change that he writes be feels like A new man. This marvellous medicine cures backache and kidney trouble purifies the blood and builds up youl health. Only 50c at W. H. Camps drug store. Canaan; G. E. Frink's drug store, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
POINTERS.

G. L. Parsons & Sous' new advertise nent calls your attention to just three articles.
 Safe deposit boxes to rent, in the new vault of the National Mahaiwe Bank. See adv.
 Don't buy any books until after you have read Fassett Brothers. new ad- vertisement.
 Horsemen can find bargains that are bargains this fall at Beniam reposi- tory. See adv.
 Don't fail to read K. E. E. Munson's 6 new adv. and comprehend his prices for different kinds of wire and steel fence, and hitching posts.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
DIED

HoLcoMB-At Pittsfeld, Mass. Oct. 27, Miss Cornelia Holcomb, aged n years. Interment at New Milford. Conn. Miss Holcomb was former resident of Canaan, Conn. BucKINGHAM-At Kent. Conn, Oct. 29, Royal Buckingham, aged 81 years and 9 months. Interment at New Milford.
 RoBEKTsoN-At New Milford, Oct. 3I, George Robertson, aged 70 years. BENNIrT-At Amenia, N T., Oct 23. Mrs Sarah Maria Bennitt, widow of Noble s. Bennitt of New Milford, aged 75 years.
 CooK-At Norfolk, Oct 31. Mrs Emma Martha Cook, wife of George Fl. Cook. aged Fl years, former resident oi Canaan.
 SEYMoUR-At Torrington, Oct. 3lst, Charles Hudson Seymour, aged 64 years, a veteran of the Civil war. HUBBARD At Hartford. Oct 30, Gideon Nj. Hubbard, aged ST years. member of Tenth Re egiment. Conn Vols. BuTLRR-At Norfolk, Nov 5. Egbert J. Butler. only son of the late Egbert T. Butler.
 CARRoLL-At Waterbury, Nov. l. Pat rick Carroll. aged TT years. Inter ment at Winsted. Nov 3, He was 8 brother of Mrs John Ryan of Canaan. TIBBALLs-At Norfolk, Nov. 3, Mrs Charlotte Rebeccs Tibballs, widow of Thomas Tibballs, aged 73 years, II months and l9 days.
 PEcK-At his home in Hartford. Nov. 2, of typhoid fever, Walter K Peck. aged 52 years. MT Peck was we'll known commercial traveller. He was g native of Litchfield. aud was past master of St Psui's Lodge, A. F. & A. NJ. of Litchfield. retaining his connection with that lodge until his death. He leaves wife and one daughter, 13 years old.
 BRANcH-At East Canaan, Nov. l, Charles Branch of Hartford, aged GA years.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
TOT CAUSES NIGHT ALARM.

"One night my brothers baby was taken with Group" writes Mrs J. C.. Snider. of Orittenden, Ky, '.it seemed it would strangle before we could get a doctor, so we gave it Dr. Kings New Discovery, which gave quick relief and permanently cured it. We always keep it in the house to protect our children from Group and WhoopiDg Cough. It cured me of chronic bronchial trouble that no other remedy would relieve. Infallible for Coughs. Colds, Throat and Lung troubles. 5Oc and $l.00. Trial bottles free at W. H. Camps drug store. Canaan; G. E. Frink's drug tore, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
SPECIAL NOTICES.

WANTED-Business man, some capi- tai to manage Cooperative Granary and Ware house. FARM Co.,, Buff falo, N. Y.
 A very large line of second hand ve- hicies now on hand at Benjamin's to select from.
 All the latest colorings and designs of blankets. robes, etc. can be found at BeDjanain's, Winsted, Conn.,, at mod crate prices.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
How To Be Beautiful.

Would you like to be truly beauti- ful? Thereau says: I've are all sculptors and painters, and our ma terial is our own flesh and blood and bones. Any nobleness begins at once to refine . mans features, and any meanness or sensuslity to imbrute them" So there now, you sour. visaeed, plsin-fsced people, go along about your business and grow hand some.-Nixon Waterman in "Nstional Msgasins" for November.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
Inherited ProWess.

"To what" asked the young woman with the notebook. ''do you attribute your remarkable power in training these animals and keeping them in subiection?"
 "Well," replied Mile. Castella, the lady wonder of the arena, "I think l inherited it from my mother. She was a strong minded woman. My father was regular bear. and she had to subdue him about once day as long at she lived. Chicago Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
SALISBURY.

A number of our young people went to Lime Rock last Thursday night to the entertainment in the Casino.
 Mir Lane of Sheffield, Mass, spent Friday and Saturday with friends.
 Mir and Mrs James R. Harrison have closed their house for the winter and will board with Mrs. S. E. Landon.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
Death of Miss Cornelia Hoicomb.


 Miss Cornelis Holcomb. formerly of this city, died at her home in Pittsfield. Mass, Sunday afternoon. Oct. 27, at the age of Fl years, from a stroke of apoplexy. She did not recover consciousness and expired ten hours after the attack. She was one of six sisters, her sister, Della, the eldest, alone living now. She. with her sisters. resided many years in this city. conducting large boarding house, and their uniform kindness made them 8 host of friends, who certainly will be pained to learn of her sudden demise. The funeral took place at Pittsield and interment will be in the family plot at New Milford. Bridgeport Telegram Union.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
STEPPED INTO LIVE GOALS.

When child I burned my foot frightfnlly," writes W. H. Eads, of Ionesville, Va ,''which caused horrible eg sores for 30 years. but Bucklen's iruica Salve wholly cured me after verythin else failed" Infallible for Burr B, Scslds, Outs. Sores, Bruises and Piles Sold by W. H Camp. Canaan {; G. E. Brink, Falls Village, 25c.
Connecticut western news., 1901-11-07
RuIe. .f P.blicasio..
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 2. 1901.
Local News.
TIME SLIPS AWAY RAPIDLY.

TIME SLIPS AWAY RAPIDLY.
 Almost before one realizes it new year has come and gone. In this way it happens that people get in arrears with their newspapers. THE NEWS seeke to obviate the nnnoticed slipping away of time by printing with the subscrib- CTS name the date showing expiration of subscription. Look at it now.