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The Newtown bee., 1901-08-16
THE CON0RE0ATIONAL CHURCH.

The congregation were favored last Sunday morning, with a fine solo rendered by E. H. Long, one of our summer guests.
 The Sunday school picnic comes at Taunton Lake next Tuesday, August 20. It is post poned picnic, but 1t is hoped, for that reason, not spoiledlpicnic. The church people pro- pose to rally in even greater numbers and get the better of the weather this time. Let this If Tuesday is stormy, postponement will be made to Wednesday; if Wednesdty is stormy, at O'clock on the day of the picnic, and car riages will leave the church at 10 o'clock to carry those whe have no other conveyance. Now the picnic of 1901 is going to be a "go," weather or no, if the clouds will give the church people but half a chance
 The topic for the devotional part of the prayer meeting this Friday) evening will be "Effectual Prayer" James 5: 16.
 Mnkmen would do we'll to notice the ''adv" of D. N. Clark of Shelton. He has some extra
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-16

l.. $. Patterson drives new horse bought of Pliny Squire of New Milford.
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-16

l The Taunton school will be taught the en-
 suing year by Miss Edith E. Morse of New
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-16

Mrs Joseph Whitcomb of Bridgeport Is visiting at Patrick GannOn's.
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-16

Edward Wilson of Danbury was in Sandy Hook on Friday last
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-16

William Ryan is entertaining friends from New York.
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-16

Clarence w. Beach of Bridgeport was t..,e guest over Sunday of Eli B. RaorS
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-16

The families of Eli Beers and George Beers are spending several days at K. l.. Turney's cottage at Pine Creek, Fairfield.
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-16

A very pleasant time was enjoyed by those who attended the isocial dance at E. T. Hooks, on Wednesday evening, August '. The social gath ering was in honor of the Misses Hook, of Brooklyn, who are summer ing at the home of their uncle, and was enjoyed by all present. At l1:30, refreshments, consisting of ice cream, cake and lemonade, was served by some of the pretty girls, after which ba1 was and agan en e e od morning hours, when all departed for home, hoping to soon meet again on like occasion.
 Court Sandy Hook, No. 54, F. of A., are contemplating having a smoker in honor it's out of town members, to take place Labor day.
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-16
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
 Am prepared to furnish cheap D for cash stove wood or in four foot lent ths if desired All or ders left at Augur's market Sandy Hook will receive prompt attention. k. c. Mitchell NOR SALE-1O-hOrSe power boiler and en- 1 zine reasonable. A. Allen, Gray's Plain osT-Black and white fox hound female 1l tan around head; name Jess Thomas Me Grath Washington, Ct
 WHITEH EAD'S BLACKSMITH SHOP w. Opened again. HorseshOeing, oxshoeiug and general repairing will be done by L. r Payne. Roxbury Center, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-16

Robert Richardson of Warwick, N. Y.,head machinist for the Fabric Fire Hose Co.,, has arrived with his family and is occupying the house vacated by Charles Hurlburt.
 Mrs w. T. Cole is at Atlantic City, N. J. Her husband accompanied her as far as New York on Monday:
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-16

Mrs Herbert Clark and son of Brook lyn are visiting Mir and Mrs Robert A. Clark at HaWleYYile.
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-16

Do you enjoy refreshing glass of soda? Ifso stop at the drug store of $. C. Bull &. Co. when in Sandy Hook,
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-16
BRIDGEPORT ADVERTISEMENT
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The Newtown bee., 1901-08-16

H. T. Coger entertained Mr and Mrs l. J Smith of South vile last Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-16

The mantle of "Uncle Pope" has in- deed fallen upon the shoulders of our friend, Hall, the Sandy Hook tinsmith, judging from his luck at fishing in lake. Pickerel, bass and perch filled his basket.
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-16

Mrs A. w. Peck will pass next week with WinSted friends.
 Dr Charles H. Peck of New York passed day, last week, in town, and tried his luck on Taunton lake at fish inp
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-16

A. w. Bassett and wife took drive down the river to Derby, last Sunday. While away they visited Pine Rock Grove, the new picnic grounds on the line of the Shelton and Bridgeport trolley
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-16

Dr A. L. Schuyler attended the an- nual meeting of the health officers of the county at Pleasure Beach, Bridge port, on Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1901-08-16

On Sunday morning last Philo Hurd Skidmore's grandson, Mas ter Leonard Beard, of Cambridge, Mass, gave the members of Trinity parish a rare musical treat. For the offertory he sang "The Holy City" His voice was of unusual compass and sweetness, and his expression and phrasing were exquisite. He has for six years sung at Appleton's chapel, Harvard college, and for two years has been solo singer.
 Edward Taylor went to Brighton Beach, yesterday, to see the great race "Cresceus, 2.024, land 1.-The Abbot, J 2O34,
The age-herald., 1901-09-20

 
  eOemEe
BY HIS BELOVED
 TOWNSMEN WILLIAM MCKINLEY
 IS PEACEFULLY. LAID TO REST

thmIhc soemny hi stownpeo
 
 o ppl ldm al h o fH res y committed o the  in from o ant from the East tand the hmnud flowed
  the Church. hI services were lat ebeauHu Vest n nsg simple nc dmpredve a prye y the % %of fH oinau y Cy d eel n Ni @ d wei y e 0 the army O entire nt strength O ad hundred O civic hd t mi he O tn da the a ser cemeep t rest the from the of d and dhushHe of ceremonies p R h Wal limit humane duran her today it tund ho weako tn O Ha pr Il tonight President dba Washing
The age-herald., 1901-09-20
ODD FELLOWS.
Looking to Aboishment of
 One of the Offices.

Indianapolis, Ind, September 19.-One of the most important questions that has been before the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows since its meeting came up this afternoon in the form of a resolu- ton looking to the abolishment of the of flee of Special Deputy Grand Sire for Europe. Hermann Block, who holds that office has sent in his resignation.
 Another question of more than usual importance, which also came up today was in the form of a resolution provid- ing for representation from the Euro pean lodges.
 At the memorial exercises of the Sov- ereign Grand Lodge addresses of eulogy were given by Past Grand Sire Camp bell of Canada, John c. Underwood of Kentucky, Judge Simms of Alabama. MT. Robinson of Maine, MT. Montague of Virginia and w. F. Dusseault of Massa- chusets. The resolutions were submitted by Judge Daniel of Georgia
 Memorial services in honor of Presi- dent Mckinley and ex-vice President Schuyler Colfax were held at the Colfax monument by the Rahkahs-
The age-herald., 1901-09-20

astors. On its sides were worked in purple immorteles the word Niles. ," This was said to be the cradle in which President Mckinley had been rocked during his infancy in Niles, O.
 From the republic of Cuba came an enormous representation of the flag Of the new nation. wreath of rcd roses and lilies of the valley came from the republic of Hayti, a wreath of white roses and purple astors from the Prcsl- dent of Uraguary. From the Knights Templar of Minnesota came a great shield five feet long and three feet vide and formed of white astors. In the cen ter was the red cross of the Knights Templar round button, two fee. in diameter with the red cross in 1he cen ter came from the Knights of Tennessee An elaborate offering of roses and orchies came from Melville E. Stone of New York. There were wreaths from Gavan- nah, Ga, from San Francisco, from Du- luth. New Orleans and from dozens of other cities Many of the designs were unmarked and 1t was impossible 10 tell from whom they had come. &,t
The age-herald., 1901-09-20

Rev. F. P. Herbruck verses Al to bs or the 18th chapter of First Corinthians. With great feeling he read the inspiring words telling of the mystery that all would not sleep but all would be changed
 The quartette then sang Cardinal New mans grand hymn, the beautiful words floating through the church:
 Lead, kindly light, amid the encycling
 gloom;
 Lead, thou me on,
 The night is dark and I am far from
 home,
 Lead Gnou me on."
 Dr. c. F. Manchester then delivered an address which lasted twenty-four minutes on the life of the late President and the lessons taught by his noble character and death.
 Bishop I. w. Joyce of Minneapolis fol- lowed with a brief prayer, and the ser the hymn which President Mckinley re- peated on his death bed Nearer My God to Thee, Nearer to Thee.''
 Entire Congregation Sang.
 The entire congregation joined in the last stanza. Father Valtman of Chicago, chaplain of the Twenty Infantry, pronounced the benediction. Then the notes of the organ again arose. The coffin was taken up and borne from the church. The relatives and those in official life went out in the order they had en- tered
 It was after o'clock when the sAont and anxious throngs outside the church saw the solemn pageant reappear through the church doors. First came the guard of military and naval honor, the generals and admirals forming In double line lead ing from the entrance to the waiting hearse. Again the flag-draped casket with ties wealth of flowers, appeared and was committed to the hearse. The President and members of the cabinet followed arm in arm and stepped into the wait ing carriages. The relatives entered the carriage next. Then the separate line of troopers broke from their battalion front and wheeling into platoons. took up the march to the grave. In the line of carri- ages were United States Senators and members of the House of Representatives from every section of the country; Jus tlces of the United States Supreme Court; the ranking heads of the army and navy; Governors of states and Mayors of cities, and the dead Presidents fellow towns men, Out Tuscara street the long process sion moved. The houses were hung with black. and even the stately elms along the way had their trunks enshrouded in black and white drapery.
The age-herald., 1901-09-20
AND BIER COVERED
 WITH BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS

Canton, O., September 19.-Never before on this continent has such a floral dis play been seen at any public occasion as that in Westlawn cemetery this after noon. Nearly every country on both hemispheres was represented by an offer ing.- The number of those from the Unit ed States is almost past counting. The inside of the vault was literally mass of roses and orchids when the coffin was carried into it, and the outside walls were well-night hidden beneath the profusion of flowers hung about them.
 One great wreath of galix leaves was the offering of the Italian government and King of Italy. uDon a great streamer of
The age-herald., 1901-09-20

of deep-green leaves was the following inscription: "Requtem eternam dona el domdne."
 To the right of Sthe door in a frame formed of red and xhIte roses was vase six feet high made tof white asters. This was the offering of the manufacturing potters of East Liverpool, O. The en- ployes of the factoties sent an elaborate design of vase dine in red and white roses that was fully equal in beauty to that sent by their employers.
 Standing a short distance from the WlUk to the southI was a small cradle eeveNod entirelx with white and purnle
The age-herald., 1901-09-20
Umpire Johnstone Pays Fine.

Little Rock. September 1s.-Umpire J. F. Johnstone of the Southern League left Little Rock today for Memphis. The city authorities permitted him to deposit forfeit of $25 on the charge docketed against him in police court. The charge was changed from melting riot. to dis turbing the peace, for which the maxi- mum fine is s25. The charge against First Baseman Wright of the Little Rock Club of assaulting Umpire John stone is set for trial in Police Court to- morrow
The age-herald., 1901-09-20
IMPRESSIVE SCENE
 DURING SERVICES
 IN CANTON CHURCH
Floral Display at Front Filled the Whole Edfce With GIory--The Entire Congregation Sang ''Nearer My God to Thee" the Presi-
 dents Favorite Hymn.

Canton Sept
  profoundly black
 
 The vesibules either side of chance glass windows
  large sliding n colors of the the chance From this directly above
  folds tied midway display the front of the church with The of all was great framing bacbordered portrait Of Pres upward perfect of rushing the bier They extended
  exquisite Words the voet against the somoe background.
The age-herald., 1901-09-20
Services at Mobile.

Mobile September 19.-(Special )-Union memorial services were held today at the Mobile theater. which was crowded All stores were closed from noon to o'clock and all exchanges. and banks all dsns -s4,
The age-herald., 1901-09-20

Is generally turned by the man who advertises and keeps his name and business before the people.
The age-herald., 1901-09-20
THE WEATHER

DAY AND SATURDAY: LIGHT EAST ERLY WINDS.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-08-30
COUNTY DIRECTORY:

ZN,St lIEH 7 dIIlNS Nv NNIINy
E.. Samuel Flatt
Commis.ioners-J. P Woodbury. c. r
Bray and Z. s. Daueherty.
Justice OF the Peace -W. II. Stone
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-08-30
HOW is YuUR WIFE:2

IS -. ~ ssr bssuty! II -, Cnsstipeisoc.
.h4is 1-sti~>e. LEX headache are tie pri,eFA
esls. ssrsE IcTsr kooS lea hAs cured tlsso. III
for aza6 uzy. Prias = GAe. an1 % Sc. A<~<e
pe4oRGDa so0s48 ~ - S00G1so10sY,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-08-30
STATE INSTITUTIONS

STATE INSTITUTIONS
l.. .. Henderson. Warden State Prison
los. f. Stubbs. President State University
Dr. Patterson, Supt. Hosp Mental Discs
los. Josephs, Supt.. Of Orphans Home
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-08-30
DO I'UU KNOW

Consumption is preventabie- science has proven
that, ard also that neglect Is H.liciin. The wors.
cold or cough can be cured with Si.IIoL's Cough
ard Con uuption Ours .>asd On postiv. ,G.1antee
FOR owe: fifty years.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1901-01-31

ORDERS ISSUED IN 1899, PAID 1900.
Case Of Joseph Wee, G. O. Lien.
transporting to Warren and
two days witness, -. ........ 600
Total cost examination and COM.
mitment of insane, 49,. .......$ S59. As
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1901-01-31
TEMPORARY RELIEF FOR POOR

j. 2. stranquist, merchandise for
Mrs Anderson, pauper,. 10. rs
| T. A. Anderson, merchandise for 54e, "a
Mrs Anderson, a pauper,.. 900
| Ole o. Lee, merchandise for Mrs.
johanna iGustafsOn, pauper. 1902
Gunder Skramstad, merchandise
for Hans Kjar, a pauper... 49,. 10. %
DR.. T.. Bratrud, professional SER
| vices for ii. Larson, a pauper: 81. rs. 90
c. NJ. Carlson, board of H. Larson,
Albertina Nordgren, hospital care :,
OF II. Larson, q pauper. -. 47.55
G. M. Carlson clothing for H. Lar ,.-e
son, pauper. 49,. -. $40
c. M. Carlson, transporting HLar-
son, pauper, Lincoln to. Warren. 8. SO
Johnson Drug Co., medicine for 81.
Larson, pauper.... ........... $40
A. s. Rokke, two days looking up s
pauper and mileage.... ........ 11.6O
A: s: Rokke, / day attending pau
ORDERS ISSUED IN 1899, PAID IN 1900.
G: 0: Lien, merchandise for John slI5 +
| ,Pfsifer, pauper, ........ -. >. 600
b. 7. Thompson, board for Ray.
mOnd Stang, q pauper. 90
q. .. Lee, merchandise for Johana 49,
GustafsOn, a pauper... Is. 90
o. 0. Lee, merchandise for Johana
Gustafson, pauper,. -. 1O. O3
| j.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1901-01-31

Justice fees. s.. 80; John Hughes,
Justice fees, s .95. .;sS1g ! Il.
State VS.. Stephen Erick, John
Hughes, justice fees. 1860. g;
State vs.. James Mcdonald, John Nh III
Hughes, justice fees, /. ..'.... S tx
State w. c. A. Gregory and David
Roberts, John Hughes, Justice
State VS.. Frank Russell, john
Hughes, Justice fees ........ 7.8l
ORDERS ISSUED IN 1890 PAID IL 1000
State VS.. Paul Kisch, John Keen.
Loes '%st'e %it tsss fees s Il "a; u goe
King, witness fees, 1920. 7.3l
State Va. 7. Saltvet, John Whit
man, constable fees, .......... Sc
State vs.. Henry Elfkirk, Robt.
Caldwell, witness fees. -. ...... \ 1.0(
State vs.. Unknown, Syver ThorsOn,
constable fees, ................ so
Total cost of State cases injus.
tice court, .....s.... $50. 81 70l. 81
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1901-01-31
COST OF INQUIsITIoNs.

Case of Henreka Larson, e. Dady,
deputy %coroner's fees. ...........$ $50
Case Of Ingeborg Stramer, John
s{oifz, JUROR, 'sio &c. S7en Ne M%
witness, 1886; John Stramer, .-.
witness; Slip; Ole Erickson, wit.
mes, 81 ~; Edw. Bjorklund, juror,
g.. 90; Jacob Toquist, juror,$1 70: -.
p: Paulson, juror. * & CO.,, c. r. -.
Brown, assisting coroner, 1910; s.'.s +
F. A. Green, sheriff fees, $12 49,. 36.45
Case Of Augusta Void, c. s. Wies,
livery, $33 70; DR.. T. .Bratrud, I
professional services, $50 so; E. -ss
DAdy, deputy coroner, $11 80;
Dr.G.S. Wattam, professional ser
vices, $1O. CO.. 49,. ..... ........ 1O4. 90
Total cost of inquisitions :. 80. s. $50. 81
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1901-01-31

Total for temporary relief poor..$ 21e.s
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1901-01-31
EXAMINATION AND COMMITMENT OF


@.t&} INSANE. a..
Case of Brita Anderson. DR.. G.. 8.
Wattam, examiner. $3.50; DR.. T.
Bratrud, examiner, 80; l.. p.
Brandstrom, bringing before
probate court, $11.00; F.A.Green,
sheriff, conveying to hospital,
SAG. Co.,. 49,. -. -. 49,.
Case Of Ingeborg Ostrand, r. B.
Moller, conveying to probate
judge, $500, J. NJ. Holm, care
of, 1925; Dr.. G. s. Wattam,;
conveying to hospital, {4l .05.. !
Case of Ernest Egly, T. H. Holm,
It Argyle. usfs So; f 81 T. + w SGs.
stone, examiner, 80; DR.. o. E..
Belcourt, examiner, 81 80: F. a.,
Green, sheriff fees and expenses
conveying to hospital, $05 30. \
Wattttam, $3.50; DR.. T.. Bratrud,.
Case Of Amelia Hanson ;;' Mrs. r. !:
A. Green, witness, board and
guarding, $500; Mrs. n. Beach,
witness and guarding,$3 IL; F.
A. Green, sheriff fees, SIS. 25;. Dr.
T. Bratrnd, 81. 80: DR.. G. s.. Watt.
tam, 81 80; f. A. Green, sheriff,
conveying to hospital, $50. O5. -. !
Case Of kair Johnson. Dr.. T. Brat,
r1d, examiner, $3.50; Or: G. s.:
Wattam, examiner, $3.50; r
4; Gsfen; *4 sas5'i: conveying to
Case Of Sara Johnson, john e !:
S-v.vU: DR.. 6, s. Wattam, exam.
aminer, $3.50; F.. A. Green,
SHERIFF hs If conveying to hospital.
Case Of Amelia Kehna, n: j. Bra I'D
wick, bringing before probate
judge, $500: Valentine. Kern:
bringing before probate Judge
So S:2S;o l Auknst K3 ;,1; m bringing
<: &TeeRR soe care, BOARD and yi Room,
800; s. Cook, examiner, $3.50;
Or. G. s.. Wattam, examiner,
81. 80; F. A. Green. sheriff, con-
veying to hospital,, $42 80. 100.
medicine for, l$s:75: AN. Jensen,
nursing, SIS. 90; ,I.Teige, nursing,
Z4.UO; 4. "A. AmunOSOn, nursing,
$2a 90; 20 j -. E. Halyorse %.,a ngrs;
h ims; Snd 1atteSdan a. s1S o a.! x
J. Taralseth, clothing, 81. Is; DR.:
T. Bratrud, examination and
services, $3.50; DR.. 6. s. Wat.
tam, same, SIS go. -: =. =:
Case Of Alice Magladry, DR.. I. Brat
rud, examiner, 81. 80: DR.. G. s.
Wattam, examiner, $3.50; F. A.
S GrseR; s s4a e; conveying to
Case of c. IL. sSamuelson; Dr.. G.
S. Wattam, examiner, 81. 80; Dr..
T. Bratrud, examiner, 81 80; G.
J. Johnson; conveying to hospit-
al, $40. 03;. DR.. T. Bratrud, con-
veyfhg to hospital, $40 27........
Case Of Carl SwensOn, county treas
urer Of Red Lake county, costs
paid, -. -. -. 49,,
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1901-01-31
EXPENSES OF INMATES AT STATE
&, INSTITUTIONS.

For detectives, A. c., Rogers, su-
perintendent of Minnesota In
stitute, sac. 90; A. C.. Rogers, su-
perintendent of Minnesota In
stitute, IS. So; A. c. Rogers, su- r. r
perintendent of Minnesota Insti-
tute, $1,000; John Johnson, ex-
pense in taking Carrie Johnson to
Faribault State school, $34. 3d.. 1O3 .38
Total expense inmates at State
Institutions. -. 49,. ,......$ 103. 80
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1901-01-31

Town of New Solum ;. ). $50. 90
Town of Excel m. IN
Town OF Manger !. 15O. 90
Town of ROLLS 49, 5000
Town or Wright :. 49,. 5000
Town OF New FOlden -. 5000
Town Of McCrea :. $50 $50 90
To n. X. Nelson and o.
IL: Langley, as road COM
mittce In town 155, range
J. K. Wood. surveying; :. SO
John Amort, work on state -
or "iess drawn in 1850 and $500
paid IN 1900 ........ 5000
tTown Of Augsburg Appr0DristiA
BY outstanding warrants. liz. 100
Total disbursements >. e47l1 a.
Credit Bal. Jan. 3, 1901 80. .ol011. I'D
BOND FUND-RECEIPTs.
Balance on hand Dec. 80,
From tax collections: 49,: 5567 Is
Total 90. ...... .s ltGo.7s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-07
WHERE PRE- SIDENr WAS SHOT.

are different from those published.
The strike will be continued. We
have just begun to fight. While we
expect some of our weak mem bers to
go back to work, we have prepared
ourselves for that" The strike situ-
alton is quiet today.
Pittsburg, Sept. Tn spite of the
fact that the terms offered by the
United States Steel Corporation for Il
settlement Of the steel workers striks
were limited to 6 d. n. yesterday. the
executive board OF the AmaIgamated
Association, after remaining in session
all of yesterday adjourned until 10 a.
m. today without reaching n definite
decision. The peace movement is re-
garded as practically dead. In the
offices of the Carnegie building II was
stated that the situation was simple.
The Amalgamated Association had re-
Jected the terms offered by President
Schwab. and negotiations had termin-
ated. The officials of the constituent
companies had been instructed to start
up all of the plants just as soon as
possible. and with non-union men.
Every move made by mill officials
today indicated that the peace negotia-
tons We're all off. The Demmler plant
at Mckeespoft was started with near
" 100 men. Five hundred more men
We're at work at the National Tube
company's plant at McKeeSpOrt this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-07

must leave New York this morning al
10 o'clock, special provisions were
necessary. OF course there are rea-
sons for all this. aside from courtesy
TO Johnny Bull" his people and the
other countries across the Atlantic to
which some of the mail is addressed.
In the pouches on the way to Great
Britain are the diplomatic and consul
lar reports from the British colonies
in the Pacific. and if these by some
accident should he delayed so as to
miss the mail steamer today Cham
berlain and other high officials of Eng
land would he compelled to wait q
week. and maybe longer. before they
could peruse them. Thus Uncle Sam
would have broken his contract. for he
is bound by it to make connections.
So it was of no minor Importance that
the runs made by the special trains
Yesterday were fast.