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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-25
CURRENT NEWS AND GOSSIP
OF INTEREST TO INVESTORS

at which price they closed; the pre-
ferred stock closed at 6S.
]. p. Morgan & Co., fiscal agents for
the international Marine Company, will
on October 1 pay semi-annual interest
on the $50. ZOO, 900 issue of AZ per cent
bonds of the big steamship combination.
This interest payment. aggregating 81
$4,000. is the second paid by the COM
pany since Its organization. year ago.
The bonds are held by the underwriting
syndicate. and the October interest pay
ment Will make sz,25O. 900 paid to the
syndicate, leaving so, 100000 as the un-
derwriters' cash payment 10 the Mer-
camille Marine Company.
Stockholders of the National Bank OF
Commerce in New York yesterday re-
ceived checks for a special dividend or
571z per cent, which was declared by
the directors Wednesday. and ordered
paid Immediately. The dividend was
| paid to stockholders Of record July 20,
this date being prior to the increase In
the banks capital stocx from S10,OOO,0oO
to $25. 900 900. The amount distributed
10 the stockholders yesterday, therefore,
amounted to S5,575. 900. This large
amount was paid to the stockholders In
order to about equalize the SURPRISES OF
The Bank OF Commerce and the Western
National. The capital OF the combined
banks after October 5, when the merger
| goes into effect. will be $25.00O.OO0. and
the surplus and undivided profits about
$4,000. 900.
1t can be stated, upon the authority
of w X. Bixby, chairman of the board
of directors of the American Car and
Foundry Company. according to the
wall Street Journal" that the quar-
terly dividends to be declared early IN
October will be at the usual rates
namely, Ia per cent on the preferred
stock and / per cent on the common
Mr. Bixby says that the earnings JUSTIFY
the payment of these rates, and that nc
change will be made in the dividend OF
the common stock SO long as earnings
are large enough to continue 1t on tnt
J present basis without impairing tn'
working funds
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ANY such weak and active stock mar
ket as that seen yesterday inevitably
provokes inquiry as TO the immediate
cause of the trouble. Throughout the
day the impression was general in the
minds OF the great majority of those
who were giving the market close at
tention that a PRONUNCIATION of bad news
of some sort or other was impending
which would explain the days occur
rences. Diligent inquiry both before
and after the close Of business failed
to reveal anything which could plaus-
IDLY account for the course of the mar
ket other than the broad operation OF
the general financial conditions with
which everybody is familiar. There is.
in other words. nothing hanging over
the market" or If there is, the keenest
and most widely informed authorities in
the banking and financial world profess
entire ignorance of 1t.
Brokers reported from the floor that Il
was very difficult to trace the liquidation
owing to the manner in which the large
selling orders were distributed. num-
Der of prominent houses, some of which
had not been active in the market for
weeks. sold stocks heavily from the
opening. Lines OF stock that had been
hanging over the market for a long
time were liquidated. A great deal OF
the commission house selling represent
ed the sacrifice of accounts on which
margins had been exhausted. The exc
cution Of stop-loss orders figured prom
| inently in the general selling.
The bear crowd evidently had some
pretty definite information as to where
the stocks were and the approximate
prices at which they could be dislodged.
| A good many stops" were caught in
Steel preferred In the afternoon the
selling became heavier and more re
CARELESS of quotations. orders to gel
"at the market" poured into the room
from. every direction. Two-dollar brok-
ers said after the close that in the last
hour the selling orders they received
were of a very peremptory character
The buying throughout the day was
principally by shorts.
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WE SAY buy now, while prices are low; will
credit you when short of cash for furniture,
Stoves etc. hair mattress. in two parts. 20
REDMOND. 81 and SlS 9TH st. NV. anlS-d
FOR SALE Good quality opaque shades. ntted
Ia your windOws. only Poe: the best quality
oil opaque shades, soc; hung free viii call
with samples U.EgBLATrS. nth and H str
ne Phone East IS u. knhl2u
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STEINWAY PIANO, SIPS.

This is am upright Piano. number Of
bargains in other makes.
CHAS. NJ STIEFF, Piano Manufacturer,
J. G. CONLIFF, Manager. 51l llth 81. NV.
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LOAN COMPANIES.

IF YOU ARE PUTTING MONEY IN
az a bank, you look for the safest in
stitution; why not Use the same
when you deposit your vaiu-
ables for loan? We have a building and safes
made for that purpose. All business confidential
Money loaned watches, diamonds, jewelry,
etc. Interest three per cent instead Of ten.
H. X. FULTON'S LOAN OFFICE,
Established 1870. 3l4 Ninth Street y. W.
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FOUND

FOIYND-Tacev's ice cream. absolutely pure.
70 cents per gallon Delivered IN uniettered
wagons eo7 New York M. abbott
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FINANCIAL.
FINANCIAL.
THE WASHINGTON LOAN
AND TRUST COMPANY

OFFICE. COR. 9TH AND SITS.
PAID-UP CAPITAL, ONE MILLION.
Loans in any amount made on approved
real estate or collateral at reasonable
rates.
Interest paid upon deposits on monthly
balances subject 10 check.
This company acts as executor. admin
- istrator. trustee agent. treasurer, regis
- trar, and in all other iduciary capacities.
Boxes for rent In burglar and fire proof
- vaults for safe deposit and storage Of val
- liable packages.
JOHN JOY EDISON. President
JOHN a SWOPE Vice Presiden.
ELLIS SPEAR ...------.. Second Vice President
ANDREW PARKER. Treasurer
BRICE j. MOSES. ............A Assistant Treasurer
THOMAS BRADLEY. .......... Real Estate Oficer
REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT.
Is prepared to assume the management Of your
real estate Careful attention given TO all de-
taila
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Money Loaned Salaried People,

Retail merchants, teaJpsters, boarding houscs,
without security; largest business in 40 prin-
cipai cities. ToLMAN. Boom lol. 5S3 18th st.
NV ml4-tf
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FOREIGN MAILS.

WASHINGTON, D. C., PosTeFFIcE, NOTICE.
Should be read daily, as changes may occur AZ
any time.
FOREIGN MAILS are dispatched to the ports
Of sailing daily, and the schedule Of Blessings
IS arranged on tho presumption Of their unin-
terruptcd overland transit. For the week ending
September &c. 1888. the last connecting closes
viii be made from the MAIN OFFICE a.
follows.
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PERSONAL

YOUNG MAN OF 50. who is financially well
fixed desires the acquaintance OF a widow; no
objection to matrimony. Address ALBERT
HAMILTON, Station G.. General Delivery
se25-2t
MECHANIC desires the acquaintance q work
ing girl or widow, object matrimony- Address
BOX ll6. this Office II
NINE. THEO.
Card Reader. Palmisl. Medium Removes zpelia.
rcrnites the separated. gives luck German
spoken 91e S. NV se24-2t
THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITY Of the day for
the w0rking1nan IS a good suit. tailor made
/ slightly used, offered AT a very low price a
! STII'S OLD STAND. 6l9 D ST seel-7r
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DRY GOODS and notion business; well stab
lished: cheap rent: less than invoice. CAPITAL
BUSINESS EXCHANGE, Atlantic Building
se25-3t
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Mails for South and Central America,
West Indies. Etc.

FRIDAY-(a) AT 7:I5 pm. for NEWFOUND-
LAND, per SIS Rosalind, from New York
tc) At ll:25 pm for BERMUDA, per So
Pretoria, from New York
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at which price they closed; the pre-
ferred stock closed at 63.
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GOVERNMENT BONDS.
RAILROAD BONDS.
MISCELLANEOUS BONDS.

MISCELLANEOUS bonds
Wash. Gas Co., ser A, 6's i9O2-2T.. lob
Wash. Gas Co., ser b. 6's l904-ZI.. l13
L. 5. Elec. Light, Deb. Imp 1907 IJIA
q. s. Elec. Light. Cert. lndebt... l0zH
Ches. & Pot. Tel. Com. e's....... W
Wssb Marke. Co. LIST e's, 1907 les
Masonic Hall Assn Sc. G. 1908. - 11z
Cas- lAtN
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WHAT THE NEW MILFORD POWER co.

WHAT THE NEW MILFORD POWER co.
 IS DOING AT BULLS BRIDGE.
 While at Bulls Bridge on Saturday the editor had pleasant interview with Chief Engineer w. S. Morton, an exceedingly affable gentleman, who has the great work there in charge. A limited number of men are now en- gagged in working the six steam drills near the site of the proposed dam, which will be 15 feet high. As THE moved 45, ,OOO yards of stone and 95,OO0 yards of earth before the dam and canal is completed. As soon as spring opens about 45O men will be put to work at once. There arrived, this week, six car loads of electrical machinery and six more are expected soon. They are to be installed in model power house near the river at the end of the canal. From the mouth of the canal to the power house is to extend a great iron tube 13 feet in diameter, large enough, MT Morton says, to run train of cars through. The canal is about two miles long, and as we ;:ewed the work all ready begun along the route of the canal, we marveled at the great prob. lem the company has in hand in com pleting the work. It is certainly worth trip from New Milford or any other place to see what the Power Co. are doing. It was also our pleasure to be introduced to L. I. Fletcher, a true gentleman, who has the work ir
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ERWIN H. PIERCE.

Erwin H. Pierce, who for five months has been ill with consumption, died on Friday in the Danbury hospital. He formerly was in the employ of the New Milford Electric Light Go. The de- ceased was son of MT and Mrs James E. Pierce of Danbury. He was mem Der of Good Shepherd lodge, l. O. o. F. The funeral was attended on Monday from the Christian church in King street. Good Shepherd lodge, l. O. O. F., had charge of the burial service, the delegation present being Noble Grand Frank B. Rowe, Watson O. Ward, James L. McEuan, James B. Mullins, John Donnelly, Henry Don nelly, Charles D. Pulver and Joseph Collins. Funeral Director J. w. Hoyt had the arrangements in charge. MI Pierce was 27 years of age.
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charge for the contractor, Emanuel
YOUNG GIRL COMMITS SUICIDE.

YOUNG GIRL COMMITS SUICIDE.
 Worthwhile furnishes sad sensation, this week, in the suicide of Sarah Louise Lewis, the young daughter of MT and Mrs Abner Lewis of North vile. Her age was 16 years, eight months and 28 days. The Lewis home stead is just south of the Baptist church, MrLewis buying the property about year ago. From the facts as gleaned from an interview with Cor oner Higgins, THE BEE learns the young lady left the home of her par ents on Saturday night about p. m., going to the home of neighbor, MT and Mrs Harry Buckingham, who live just east of the schoolhouse. She left the Buckingham house about p. m., going, as they supposed, to her own home. As she did not return, Satur- day night, her parents supposed she had gone to spend the night with a neighbor. but as she did not put in an inquiries were made. About noon Louis L. Payne and Lyman Mintsch, while passing the schoolhouse, had their attention called to the closet by the whining and barking of their dog. They could see through the partly closed door feet protruding, and at once called on some older men. George W. Marsh, Harry Buckingham, George Magnuson and Edgar B. Buckingham soon, arrived and forced open the door. Sitting on a seat in the corner with legs extended, hands partially folded | in the lap and head bent forward, was the body of the unfortunate girl. Al her feet was little bottle which haC evidently contained some poisonous substance, with a strong odor of car bolic acid. Dr King, the medical ex aminer, was notified, who directed tha1 the body remain there till he arrived
 After an examination he ordered thu body removed to the house. A furthe
 examination was held at the house
 Monday, at which were present Cor oner Richard Higgins and Medica
 Examiner King. It was found tha
 the girl was in delicate condition
 and the conclusion was that she diet
 from the effect of some kind of irritan
 poison. The medical examiner was o
 the opinion that she took some powde
 mixed with the acid. The indication
 were that whatever she took wa
 taken by herself and that she went t
 this closet where she was found, alone and that she must have closed tn closet door from the inside, as he feet were against the door and had t be crowded away in order to open tn ! door. All her outer wraps, hal . jacket, etc., were on her when found Her parents were unaware, it is saic : of her delicate condition, but the mec ical examiner thought it possible sh might have confded the fact to he ) sister, Mrs John Cudney, of Canaan l where she had recently visited. On
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-20
AMONG THE HORsEMEN.

James and Orange Lewis have made
 a five-year contract with the New Mil fora Agricultural Fair association whereby they are to bring their horses for training to Conetia Park during the trotting season. A new barn is to be erected at once, and the Messrs Lewis and Il horses are expected soon
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-20
for month or more, paid a visit to New Milford on Friday last.
DIR BATTAM's FINE OFFICE.


 pr Battam, the well-known and skillful dentist, is once more located in his old office on Bank street over Noble's drug store. The rooms have been fitted up in an elegant and artistic manner, and his friends have been loud in praise of the excellent judgment shown in the selection of the .furni- ture, carpets and pictures. Dr Bat tam called in John w. Hoyt, the fur niture dealer, and gave him orders to fit up the office in the best style possi- ble, and the result isgratifying to both the ductor and his patrons. His office is equipped with one of the modern Wilkinson revolving automatic chairs, and his entire equipment is new and up- -to-date. He has three rooms, re ception, operating and laboratory.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-20
OPERA HOUSE ATTRACTIONS.

From the opinion of the press throughout the state the "Uncle Josh Spruceby' company is composed of people of ability and merit. The play is story of New England life, and while written for laughing purposes, has serious vein running through it, A number of specialties are introduced and special scenery is used to show of the wonderful scenic effects. The realistic saw mill scene is a striking illustration of stagecraft. The band and orchestra accompanying the com pany is composed of high-class musi clans. The parade takes place at noon This company will appear at the New Milford Opera House on Thursday February 26.
 AREAL ESTATE DEAL.
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other sister, Mrs Eva De Veaux, of Marketable, and her aged parents, sur vive her. The Lewis family have re- sided about year in their present home, moving from farm mile east. For two years or more MT Lewis re- sided on farm he bought two miles south of Bridgewater Center. The sad affair is one that every lover of the home and pure morals will deplore. Great sympathy is expressed for MT and Mrs Lewis, who are advanced in years and unprepared for so severe a shock. It is to be hoped sufficient evidence is at hand to bring the man responsible for the girls condition to an early and speedy punishment.
 THE HORSE AUCTION AT BULL BRIDGE.
 The auction of horses at Bulls Bridge on Saturday brought out a crowd of 300 men. They came on foot and by team from every direction. The auction was advertised to begin at 1O o'clock, but it was after Il when the sale began. The energetic and ire pressible ''Ol" Marcy presided as auc. tioneer and it is the general opinion Connecticut has no better man at the business. The first horse was knocked down to William Newton for $187 ano the prices throughout the sale ruled high. Among those present from New Milford were James Marsh, w. c Beeman, Charles Duncan, Clinton O Hendricks and Deputy Sheriff Jen nings; from Sherman, Selectmar George A. Barnes, Tax Collector Franl Hungerford, Charles Hawes, William and Percy Atchison; 0. B. Everett George O'Dell from Cornwall Bridge A. S. Mansfield and Levi Warner iron
 Brooktield; Liveryman Vosburg o
 Lime Rock; Sidney Reed of Falls Vii
 lage. Gaylordsville and Kent sen
 nearly every able-bodied man in thei communities. The size 0
 the crowd was augmented
 doubtless, by the occasion it gave tn
 visitor to see the tremendous under
 taking begun by the New Milfor Power Go. at Bulls Bridge.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-20

George Hine place on Whittlesey av- enue. It is understood that it will be occupied by George Soule of New York, who will be engaged in the West street.
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JUNGLE JOSH sPRUCEBY."

The theater-going public will hail with delight the good news that our old friend, 'Uncle Josh Spruceby," is to visit us soon. This company. which has made an exceptionally strong im- pression wherever it has appeared, has many friends here who will await their coming with interest. The organiza- tion this year is better than ever, all the old favorites being retained and capable new ones added, and now takes rank with the best dramatic companies touring the country. The play is one of those ho mely New Eng | land dramas with beautiful story running through it. Comedy, pathos, and sensation abound. Strict attention has been paid to detail and full set of scenery has been painted for this season. Undoubtedly big crowd will attend to welcome "Sally, ","Dutchy, , "Out O Sight," the "Hayseed Band and old "Uncle Josh" himself. Nc theatrical season is. complete without the joys afforded by ''Uncle Josh" and his fellow "Reubens." The elegant orchestra, so long a feature of thii company, is still retained and as usua is still source of delight The dat is February 26 at the New Milfort Opera house.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-20
w. G. Barton, Bank Street, New Milford, Conn.,
Bank Street,

after April l. It will have a tendency to promote the interest in horse racing locally and lovers of the flying steeds are naturally pleased.
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w. G. BARTON'S,
 New Affords LeadiDe Store.
WHITE GOODS,

The kind that will please No what else you this will certainly whe and Dame Fashion, when she ordered white for the seasons made mistake Nothing looks cool ho suty day pretty suit of white You not be what buy will look through the pile of white stuff You them a for es and very auing when you look the fabrics
 WASH SILKS.
 lucky purchase line of wash silks Not early for them always hard pick up pretty after These silks washable only but guaranteed to launder satisfactorily.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-20

When coming to New Mil. ford to trade call at the restau- rant of c. H. Hipp, Mygatt Block, Bank street, for your lunch. Hot or cold lunches served.
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1Oc. Dress Shields. 1Oc.

We have purchased two gross of the famous ONO dress shield subject slight mperfectons bu can't them) and will sell them 10c each Sold the world 25 and 3Oc according to size.
 We control the sale of Queen Quality &. % Shoes.
 McCal's 10 and 15c Patterns
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Do ii If! H[!B[[nl!XI!L![;'ll|5 L!;'ll|5 28 Bank St.. New Milford.
 White Goods for
 Waists.
 White Mercerzed Cottons most vogue with the dressed The Separate Waist is still popular with all classes of women and white is the of white when with cloth sut just the thing needed to give the lustre suit the finishing touch of style.
 Our stock comprises the dainty of sheer airy lghtness materials which appeal to feminnty also the Oxford Chevots, Piques and Novelty Cords.
 The variety of patterns and designs large and the choicest styles These selected with after personal interviews with the authorities fashion.
 careful inspection solicited whether you wish pur- chase not pleasure show these goods and have you note prices.
8Oc. White waists. soc.

These waists purchased late last and ranged in price from $1 50 $2 50 each All the lot but all in each sye These ideal waists for house you afford them until money by buying
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-20
DESERVES A GOLD MEDAL.

Howard Payne, popular employe of the firm of Ackley, Hatch & Marsh, while coming from supper, the other night, found man lying across the railroad track. It was but a few sec onds before the arrival of the 6.1O p. m. train south. With presence of mind he seized the man by his collar and pulled him of the track, woke him up after a good hard shaking and set him of on his journey to his home, some miles distant from the village. The authorities of the New Milford and Lake Waramaug Life Saving Seci- ety should take coKnizance of MT Payne's brave and timely act.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-20

Mott Darling of Bulls Bridge has sold his tobacco crop to Schoverling, Kinney & Go.
 w. c. Beeman and Robert Green leave, this week, for Kansas City and St Joseph, Mo. MT Beeman will bring home a car load of extra fine driving and work horses.
 The saw mill of F. T. Buck at Board. man has been piled full of logs and MT Buck and his assistant are rushed with business. The mill is a great con- venience to the public and MT Buck finds plenty to do. l Homer l.. Wanzer, who has been ill
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-20

ONE OF THE OLDEST HOUSES IN TOWN.
 One of the oldest houses in town, and now in a fine state of preservation, is that of Seeley B. Richmond. MT Richmond says the house was built IA years ago by Beebe Hine for his son, Maj Hine. The latter sold it to MT Richmond's grandfather, S. B. Rich mond. Maj Hine and MT Richmond engaged in the cattle business, driving the cattle to New York. Later MT Hine moved to New Haven and failed. and Mir Richmond conducted the busi- ness on his own account. The house has been kept in excellent repair. This last year a good sized addition was built on for the accommodation of the family of w. L. Richmond. By a typographical error the name of Seeley was substituted in last weeks BEE for that of the genial Seeley B. Richmond.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-20

|HIPP'S Ice Cream can, and
 Fruit and Confectionery. New Fixtures All Through. An Up-to-Date Store. Don't forget the place: Mygatt's Block, New Milford, Ct., Opposite New England House.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-20
LENrEN SERVICES AT ST JOHNS.

LENTEN SERVICES AT ST JOHNS. The Lenten services of St Johns church will be as follows until Holy week:
 Ash Wednesday at lO.3O a. m. Thursdays at 7.3O p. m. Fridays at p. m.
 Saturdays at 4 p. m.
 Mondays at p. m.
 Tuesdays at 4 p. m.
 Wednesdays at 9 a. m.
 On Sundays there will be celebra- tion of the Holy Communion at g. .45 in addition to the usual services. The week day services will all be held in the chapel and the Sunday services in the church.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-20

IN SECRET SOCIETY CIRCLES. Good Shepherd lodge, No. 65, will confer the initiatory degree on two candidates, Thursday evening. Febru ary 26.