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The Washington bee., 1901-11-16

Supreme Court bench. He under
stands his business.
The retirement of Mr. Cooper as
private secretary to Attorney Gen
eral Knox is regretted by large
number Of members Of the bar.
Ar. Cooper is one OF the most affia-
bic young men in the department.
His success sor is a gentleman well
known and highly respected.
The Washington bee., 1901-11-16

ley, Of Detroit, Mich, Deputy Grand
Master; F. s. Rodman, Of Ypsilanti,
Mich, Senior Grand Warden Samuel
Bayliss, OF Ann Arbor, Mich.. Junior
Grand Warden; John A. Freeman,
Ann Arhor. Mich, Grand Treasurer /;
Edward ]. Lewis, Ann Arbor, Mlchl'
gan, Grand Secretary; Rev. Louis Prith-
ford, YPsilanti, Mich Grand Chaplain;
Joseph Preston. Yysilanti, Grand Lee
turer; {. II. Allen, Detroit, Mich.
Senior Grand Deacon; Elijah Guy,
Grand Rapids, Mich, Junior Grand
deacon; Jefferson Lyon, Ypsilanti,
Mich, Grand Marshall; TheophOlls
Crosby. Ypsilanti, Michigan, Senior
Grand Steward; George Kersey, Ypsil-
anti, Mich, Juniof Grand Steward;
William Ramsay, Grand Rapids, Mich,
Grand Tyler.
The next session of the Prince Hall
Grand Lodge will be held in Grand
Rapids, Michigan, July and, 1909. THIS
Grand Lodge IS composed OF the most
intelligent and brainy colored masonS
and number of the most prominent
colored men that there are IN the
State of Michigan, and it starts out
under the most favorable clrcum-
stances, and has already secured
recognition among several of the
Grand Lodges in the United States,
and will At a day not far distant secure
reorganization from all the white form
ed lodges, throughout Europe and
| other foreign countries.
The Washington bee., 1901-11-16

cabinet of Jefferson DAVIS, .-' -.
president of the confederacy. The y, 4
tinguished old Texan is a YIN,
southern gentleman that IS .1r.-r f.,r,
passing away. he was born - .Fsa
ago in Tennessee, and or.ile~' .,ss
almost boy, into this SECTION ,.. 70
country. IN 1856 Texas sen. ".- -. r..
congress, and four years later .,..,r ne =.
signed his seat TO become Pos'- +,,s..
general and secretary cf the -at TX 3
Vry in NJ. Davis cabinet. lie ...op q
leading part in the recons r.e..s.5 .,el...5,,.
the south as an adviser OF ..si1
johnson and Secretary se"aTI' c,,.ss
1887 Texas made him Uni't- - ss
senator. He will be rememI.''..a q
the author. with Senator Iu'.o,-
Illinois, of the interstate eoli--1
law. -
The Washington bee., 1901-11-16
TEN JUSTICES NAMED.
Seven of the Present Fifteen are
Reappolnted.

The names Of ten men selected for
justices Of the peace Of the District
under the new law. which goes into
effect January 1902, were announced
by.Attorney General Knox after tho
Cabinet meeting by direction of the
President. The successful ones are
Thomas n. Caiian, Luke c. Strider,
Charles S. Bundy. Samuel c. Mills,
The Washington bee., 1901-11-16
Grass That Induses sIeen-

Sleepy grass is found in New Mex.
leo, Texas and Siberia. 1t has a most
injurious effect on horses and sheen
being a strong narcotic or sedative
and causing profound sleep or stuoo,
lasting "a to 46 hours. A horse after
eating it is a pitiable object, its head
and tail dropping, its body quiverine
and sweat pouring down its sides.
The Washington bee., 1901-11-16
Recorder Cheatham.

President Roosevelt has decided
to retain Recorder Cheatha m and
if it becomes necessary he will re-
nominate him. The Bee is free
to say that Mr.. Cheatham has done
more for the District people than
any recorder that has had charge
of that office, lie has been liberal
in his contributions to republican
success and there is no cause
this time TO demand his removal.
Mr.. Cheatham's only fault is he
tries to help everybody and pleases
no one. No man can succeed who
attempts to give his enemies the
same cOnsiderat1 that he gives
his friends. The policy Of the
Bee is, help its friends and watch
it's enemies MIR. Cheatham, the
President says will be retained
The Washington bee., 1901-11-16
cows CURIOUS FIX.
Was Caught by Its HindIuarterz
While Trying to Jump Through
Fork of a Tree.

Those who are the possessors OF
cattle will appreciate the drawing
which is shown here, for no doubt
they have at some time or other been
The Washington bee., 1901-11-16
This strike was JustiaabIe

A number of girls in a factory in
Derby, Conn, went on a strike he
cause Polish damsel scented the
workroom by lunehing on garlic and
hmburger cheese.
The Washington bee., 1901-11-16
EX-SENATOR REAGAN.
Only Surviving Member ot 'oH'''
crate Cabinet Critically III ~
His Texas Home.

Judge John H. Reagan, who is ~ ="
ically i'll at his home in Palestine - -,
is the only surviving member o. ~
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
Temperance Reform.

It is very gratifying to the friends of temperance to note how many agencies arc beginning to work for the good cause. Every railroad in the country is a temperance society of the most eff cient kind. No man can hold an i'm portant place in the service of these great corporations that is known or even suspected to be tipler. Public opinion rightly approves such policy as needed protection for the lives and property of those who travel themselves or transport their goods from one place to another.
 As to the morality or immortality oi drinking, the railroad authorities proba- ply have no definite convictions. The motive from which they act is purely an economical one. They wisely see that they cannot afford to put imp tant interests in the hands of men who are in danger of being out of their wits at any time. Nor are the railroads alone in this matter. Banks, manufacturing concerns, and insurance companies are rapidly following their example. The time has come when abstemiousness is 2 valuable asset to any young man seek ing employment. Even day laborer doubles his opportunities by giving Q wide berth to all sorts of intoxicants. - Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
SOUTH CANAAN.

A severe thunder storm visited this place on Thursday evening last, accom- panied by high wind and hail It was fearful while it lasted but of for tunately short duration. About fifty window lights were broken in the resi- dence of Edward Merriman (the old Methodist church] and part of large tree fell on his dog house and fence, while fine young maple in Dwight Brinton's yard was split from top to bottom. Several horses were badly frightened and deposited the contents of their wagons iu the most unexpected manner. No one was seriously hurt as far as heard from.
 A little "lady clerk" arrived at Henry Whitford's on Tuesday morning Aug. 9th. Miss Lillian Root is caring for mother and child, who are doing we'll
 Mrs Sarah Gillette of Canaan and Lester Haskins of New Hartford took a drive to North Goshen pond on Satur. day to view the scenery and incidental ly to gather billber-ies, inviting Miss Prentice and Mias Louise Morse to ac. company them.
 Willie Page was noticed passing with his handsome pair of "blaoks" on his way to the Camp Ground.
 The Rev Mir Andrus, missionary from Mardin, Turkey, is the guest of his brother-in-law, H. P. Morse. Mir An drus has been in Turkey 33 years, is now taking years vacation, expecting to return to his work in the coming fall. His daughters came to this country to be educated ant are now in New York, one of them, Miss Clara, arrived unex pectedly at Mir Morse's the same day as her father-a very pleasant surprise to all.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
SALISBURY.

Mir and Mrs A. NJ. Tibbets are spend ing the week at Twin Lakes.
 Mrs and Miss Pratt of New Haven are visiting friends here this week.
 A. J. Morse and family of Litchfield and Miss Cargill of Torrington are in camp with Mir Wanger on Mt. Riga.
 Rev J. o. and Mrs Goddard, are spending the week in Vermont.
 Miss Grace Fitzpatrick of Brooklyn, who was taken very ill with appendici- tis, while at her aunt's, Mrs A. P. Ed dos, was removed on cot to 8 hospi- tai in Brooklyn on Saturday, where a successful operation was performed Sunday.
 Miss Gertrude Jenks of Waterbury is visiting friends here this week.
 St. Johns Sunday school held their annual picnic at Twin Lakes last Thurs day.
 Mrs M. Cresenham and daughter, and Miss Fenn of New York, who have been spending short time with friends, re turned to their home on Saturday.
 Miss Mabel Eddo is in New York this week.
 Mrs Lena Moore and daughter, who have been in Dover, returned to their home on Tuesday.
 Mir and Mrs s. F. Niver of Brooklyn, who have been spendings few days in town, returned to their home the first of the week. Mir Niver when boy lived in Salisbury and was interested to see some familiar faces and several i'm proyements in the village. Last Saturday this town voted to ap- propriate $9000 to be expended on the highways under the "Good Roads" law
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
CLAYTO N.

MT and Mrs H. R. Bunnell are visit. ing relatives in Hartford and Mrs Fl. Curtis and Mrs Albert Barnes in Pitts. field this week.
 Miss Nellie Maxwell of Glendale, Mass. is visiting relatives in this place.
 Mrs Calvin Barnes and children have returned from two weeks visit in Jer. sey City, N. J. Miss Pearl Mcintyre came up with them to stay few weeks.
 Miss Ida Mcintyre has returned from a ten days visit with Miss Grace Brad. ford in North Egremont.
 Fred King of Winsted was guest ol Albert Barnes Saturday night.
 Ice cream social near chapel Aug. 20
 Many friends of George Rood met at his house on the evening of August 1s to celebrate his 47th birthday. It was a complete surprise to him. They brought in cake and ice cream, and the evening was passed delightfully."-.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

Friday last being fish day" Seymour l.. Hollister, Edward Sweeney, George D. Odell and Myron I. Wells went to Goshen lake fishing. They carried lunch enough for an army. For fishing rods they used loaded muskets and when they hooked fish they could not get in the boat they would shoot it and tow it ashore. If the gentlemen who had such luck with nets in olden times had seen the fish these men had they would turn green with envy. Mir Wells was the champion on pickerel but they all proved experts at the busi- ness. Strange to say, none of the party was seasick although the waves rolled high. This village is just swimming in fresh and salt fish. They took out so many the lake lowered on the banks not quite three feet. The same party go on another fishing voyage as soon as they receive their derricks.
 Miss Carrie Haight of New Haven is the guest of Miss Hattie Hollister.
 Mrs Frederick Gillette of Avon is visiting Mrs Edwsrd D Bierce.
 Timothy Singleton, Alton Wells, George Slade, David Harrison, Frank Slade and number of others from this place took in the Torrington freman's parade. They all report 8 good time and worth seeing.
 Charles Beeler has gone to Norfolk to work for Richard Curtiss.
 MT and Mrs Frederick Smith are the happiest couple in this vicinity. The cause of their merriment is that on Fri day last twelve and one-half pound baby boy made it's appearance at theil home. The grandparents are equally joyful. ..-.-.
 Mrs Philip Carroll fell down long flight of stairs last week and as shs weighs about two hundred pounds she was badly injured but is slowly inprov ing.
 Mir Rogers, who moved here with his family from Kent a few day. ago, moved back Friday. George W Studley carried his household goods his son William having quit the railroad section work.
 Hubert Bump of Bridgeport is visit ing friends here.
 Myron Wells and Charles A. Hatcl are employed by some Governmen Forresters in cutting different trees il different sections of Cornwall and Shar on.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
sHEFr1ELD.

The church fairs seem to be very popular in Sheffield and are really be coming "too numerous to mention" bat we must make hay while the sun shines" and entertain our guests some way. or course we are not selfish at all in these matters. The congregs- tiopal fair was we'll patronized and the receipts reached nearly hundred dol lars. but the ladies of the Episcopal society should ''tske the cake" for the net profits of their fair WIS S156. Now the Epworth League will hold it's an. nusl next week Tuesday evening, and we look with interest to see who'll beat in the race.
 Capt Staveleigh spent Sunday with his cousin H. s Andrews at Staveleigh House in this village. The sons of Mir Andrews who lately visited Cuba with Capt Stsveleigh have returned home. and report having had glorious time.
 Mira A. P. Lyon and her daughter Miss Fannie Lyon of Brooklyn are at Miss Fields.
 The pulpit of the Nj. E. church here was filled very ably last Sunday by Rev Dr Buck who is remarkable veteran in the service of the Master. He is ninety one years of age, and wonderful ly preserved in body and mind
 Fred Bohlmann and family from the vicinity of Troy are spending some time at his fathers, Rev Bohlmann.
 Rev Mallary of Lenox preached an excellent sermon from the Cong. pulpit on Sunday and the audience was large and attentive.
 A "real swell" barn dance was given in Dr Tompkins' new barn last SatuS- day evening, in which many of our city guests participated.
 Misses Carrie and Lucia Lee have gone this week to visit the Pan-Ameri. can at Buffalo.
 The summer days are gliding swiftly and we dread the coming of Septemb Der for with it our summer guests will take their flight The village at evening is filled with the music of happy voices blending in the harmony of song. ''The Bunch" of last year is now com plete. for the Blacks, the Meyrs and the Reads are all here again.
 W D French. our most attractive bachelor, he, gone this week to visit the Psn-American. He joined an ex. cursion party conducted by 0. D. Sage of North Brookfield, Mass. The party is large one and travels in special car Several from this town expect to go out with Manager Sage on August 27th and visit the exposition at Toronto, Canada. as we'll as the Pan.American.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
FROM THE OTHER PAPERS.

If the Postoffice Department does save all the money it hopes to by the reform in second class rates. 1t should expand 1t in increasing rural free de- livery rather than in starting one cent postage. We can get along without tho latter for awhile yet. but the former is rapidly becoming indispensable. Milford Citizen.
 elf had made failure at Santiago wonder if others would have taken the blame," said Admiral Schley, re- gently. This remark, observes the Bridgeport Farmer touches the heart of the -Schley controversy. Had the Spanish fleet escaped, the blame would have been shouldered upon the admiral left in command dur ing Sampson's absence-that is Schley.
 Admiral Dewey is going to take a rest of month before the sessions o1 the court of inquiry begin, and the Hartford Post thinks it might be well for the space writers who are devoting their energies to ringing the changes on different phases of the affair to dc the same.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
LAK HVlLLE

Forester Ball this evening at Rob- erts' Opera House. We were in error last week in stating that posters were up announcing this event. It should have read invitations are out for the an nual Forester Lodge ball.
 Mrs Almira Cole arrived home last Tuesday from visit to the Pan- -Ameri. can Exposition. She states that in the Minnesota building she met Mrs M. Fl. Silvernale of Kenyon, Minn.
 Grove Miller, son of John Miller, commenced to work for J. M. Miller 'our harnessmaker, last Monday.
 Mrs Wm. Simmons, wife of Dr. Wm. Simmons of Brooklyn, N. Y, is here since last Friday visiting her many friends at Dr Knights institute and in the village.
 Ralph O. Whitney. who has been spending few days with friends hert and in Lime Rock, returned to his home in Ashley Falls on Tuesday.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Wheaton Barnes has re turned to Chicago.
 Dr John l.. Msnsir and family are Tn camp at Long Lake with Henry l.. Will COX and family.
 Dr Cuhn has returned to New York city.
 John NJ. Maloney has sold his hack business to A. H. Kimberly.
 F. H. Wright has secured as an st- traction for the agricultural fair the Vinton Bros, who give a triple bar act, and the Todd Judge family of scrobats. The entries for all fall crops for the fair will close Aug 15.
 Mrs Elizabeth Moore, 6S, widow Of the late John Moore, died Sunday at her home in Heusatonlc. She Is sur. vived by several children. The funeral was held at 2.30 Tuesday afternoon. | Harriet N. Dowd, 72, died Saturday at her home near Hartsviile. The fu- neral was held Monday.
 CAPT. MASON DEAD.
 Captain Henry Hobart Mason; aged 69, died at his home here Monday morning at % o'clock. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon. probably at 30 o'clock from St James Episco- pal church and Rev H M. Dumbell will officiate. His remains will be placed in the receiving vault of Mahsi. we cemetery and later will be taken to Augusta, Ga, where Mrs Mason is to erect mausoleum.
 Mir Mason was born in Poultney, Vt , the son of Rev Darwind Barton Mason. and Cornelia Hobart Mason. His early life was spent at Cansndaigus. N. Y , where he graduated from an academy there, later completing course in the Hobart college at Geneva. He then moved to Wisconsin and took up the study of law, being admitted to the bar ln Milwaukee. When the Civil war broke out he formed a company and marched to Washington, D. 0. and was later made captain of the Second New York Cavalry, under General Fitzpat rick.
 Mir Mason has fine war record, be. ing distinguished for bravery. He was twice wounded and was in IT battles. He was taken prisoner twice and at one time was in Libby prison for siI months. His release was secured through the efforts of Bishop Johns oi Virginia.
 After his release from Libby prison MT Mason went to the home of his sis ter at Lafayette. Iud., and commenced work on the Lafayette Journal. and la ter held position as law correspondent on the New York Tribune. He WAS foi IS years clerk of the U. s. District court in New York.
 He married in New York city Mir, Mary Trowbridge Walker, widow and is survived by her and by two sis ters, Mrs Cordelia P. Bradford of Lo, Angeles, Cal, who came on to GreaI Burlington because of the illness ol her brother, whom she had not seen ID 30 years and Mrs Cornelia l.. Dough erty of Denver, Col. Capt Mason came to Great Harrington about five years ago, and bought the Marcus Tobey snc John Hatch places on West avenue where he has since resided, He wa: highly esteemed here. He also had { home at PIT West 129th street in New York and at Augusta. Ga. @
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
WEST CORNWALL.

Mrs Andrew J. Hallock of Daubury is visiting at NJ. A. Hsllock's home in Plainview.
 Miss Grace Terrill of New Milford has been with Edith Dean for 8 few days past.
 Mrs s. W. Ooons and Mrs William Fully were in Falls Village on Wednes- day of last week attending meeting of the local W. o. T. U.
 Geo. R. Smith and Dr A. NJ. Pratt attended the Legislative reunion at Roton's Point on Thursday last.
 Mrs F. B. Wood and John Wood re- turned to New Rochelle on Saturday Dorothy Memmot accompanied them. Rev Chester Ferris returns with his bride on Saturday of this week. He will occupy the pulpit on Sunday morning. On Monday evening, Aug. 18th Mir and Mrs Theodore s. Gold tender him reception at their home to which the parish is invited.
 Smith < Sons have lost two horses during the past week, one by an attack of collie and the other as the result oi | pneumonia.
 Mir and Mrs G. R. Smith and family spent Sunday at the home of Dr Rob ] inson in Sheffield.
 Mir and Mrs Arthur o. Gregory anu daughter Ina of Long Hill are at ths home of Mir and Mrs R. W. Cochrane
 Miss Laura Smith, Mission worker in Natal, South Africa, gave an excel lent address at North Cornwall on Sun day morning. The evening address II this village was illustrated by stereopti con views of the native civilization Miss Smith is 8 sister-in.la of Dwlgh L. Rogers.
 Mrs Edward O. Baldwin and daugh ter Grace of New Haven are at th' home of O. E. Baldwin.
 Louis Russell has removed to Gay lordsville Emerson Cook has moved into the house vacated by Russell.
 Jessie G. Wheaton is spending tn week at the home of E Franklyn Gil lette in Sharon.
 Mrs l.. J. Nickerson and Mrs Orsol Nickerson leave for Asbury Park dur ing the present week.
 May Root of Sharon Valley is visiting at O. F. Calkin's.
 Mrs A. Heffernon of Fitchburg. Mass. is visiting her sisters, Mrs R. N. Coch rane and Mrs F. W. Yutzler.
 Misses Gertrude and Mabel Harrison have returned from an extended visit t the City of Films.
 Mrs Geo. Harrison and family o Ohio are at Judge Harrison's on Plain view.
 On Tuesday evening last the mem bers of the two fraternities of which D William M. .Curtiss is member, as vel as large number of other friends united in giving him farewell recep ton in the A. O. U. W.hall at Cornwall Bridge. A report of the occasion vii appear in subsequent issue of tn NEWS.
 Judson Adams reports the larges hay crop in twenty years.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15

A new company has been formed to- build railroad around the Montague or Wagner farm in East Granby and connect the ends of the uncompleted road known as the Tariffville extension. On Monday of this week articles of in- corporation of the new and much dis cussed East Granby and Sufield Ra:l- road Company, together with layout of the proposed line, were filed with the Secretary of State. The road will be trife over four miles in length. Its estimated cost is $9S, 60 and it's capital is Sl00, 900 and has all been sub- scribed. Application was also made on Monday to the railroad commissioners that the hearing on the new layout be assigned for next Tuesday. Unless all signs fail the long delayed "Tariffville branch" will be completed and North western Connecticut and Southern Massachusetts be released from the chains that have bound them, The rail road commissioners will not be able to meet for hearing until the 27th inst
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
RUNTsyILLR.

George Judd spent Sunday with Pittsfield friends.
 Miss Belle Judd is with New Haven friends, and Miss Myrl Alexander is in Torrington, the guest of her brother Louis.
 Mrs s. W. Morris is visiting her sons. ChaunceY and Sidney in Torrington Seth Morris was also in Torrington the latter part of the week.
 Mrs Clifford Wsugh of Albany, N. I. is visiting her aunt, Mrs Alice Blodgett.
 Frank Lucas and family spent little time with Goshen friends last week.
 Miss Edna Scoville is home from Winsted for vacation of few weeks.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
EAST CANAAN.

w. Garfield and family returned Tuesday from weeks stay in Buffalo.
 Mrs Bigelow of Minnesota is a guest of Mrs c. W. Hanna.
 Aid society meet on Thursday with Mrs Wm Adam.
 Services lest Sunday morning were very interesting. Mr zdsrien gave a talk on the sufferings and prosecutions of his people in Armenia.
 Miss Marian Roys is spending few weeks in Branford.
 The picnic of the Sunday school was largely attended. A few went the first day. even If stormy, but Friday a large number went-old and young. The day was fine, and all had good time.
 Mrs Hasson of Tyringham is a guest of her brother, A B. Garfield.
 F. Jones and family moved to Win. sted last Saturday.
 Mrs George Uhattleton and little daughter visited at A. P. Briggs last week
 Mrs Hall of Brooklyn was a guest at A. H. Owens over Sunday.
 The shower of Saturday night was a terror to everyone Although but little damage was done, it was terrific.
 The Law and Order League was in town last week and did some good work but still 'there are others"
 The citizens of East Cenaan are more than indignant over the vote in town meeting last week on the road business.
 Charles Besuion aud wife of New York are spending the week iu town.
Connecticut western news., 1901-08-15
SOUTHERN NEW MARLBORO

The big whistle on Canfeld's mill sounds like an overgrown bumblebee.
 No one through haying yet.
 Blue berries have been very plenty, but blackberries seem to be scarce.
 Fred Chatfield who lives on the so- called "Alling" farm was arrested Sun day evening after hard battle. for in- toxlcation and violence-his family fee- ing for their lives. He is under bonds till the Jan. court.
 The variety show pitched their tents in Southfeld, but bad weather delayed getting much cash.
 Two at least of the Southfielders took in the Pan-American last week.