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glove contracts for the War Department
because the statute OF limitations stood
in the way.
He desires to be fully exonerated
from blame in the matter but whether
any way has been found to reopen the
case and have its merits gone into is
not stated. Attorney General Knox
was at the White House at the time Mr..
Littauer called, but he denied he was
in the conference.
1t is intinated the President concurs
i'm the Attorney Generals opinion, and
if Mr.. Littauer looks for exoneration
he will have to seek ii from another
source
Senator Cockrell Of Missouri called at
the White House today to pay his re-
spects to the President. He has been
mentioned for the Democratic nomina-
sion for the Presidency. He will be here
from now on until Congress begins. He
spoke of ex-senator Vest. who he says.
is kept up, in spite of the decline of his
bodily powers, by his remarkable viii
and intellect.
Mr.. Vest can hardly walk. but his
mind is still clear, and recently i'm die
tating an article for an Eastern journal
he astounded his family by referring 20
a letter. which he proceeded 10 quote
from memory verbatim. The members
of the family took pains to look the let
ter uD. and found he had quoted ii
without a single mistake.
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UNIVERSALISTS END
SESSIONS AND ADJOURN
Departures Taken by Delegates With
Keen Regrets-Convention
Success.

The convention of UniversaIists which
has been in session during the past
week at the Church OF Our Fathe- ad-
journed at noon today to meet I'm 1905
at Minneapolis
Addresses were made by Southern DEL
egates representing the States of Ala
bama, Georgia, Florida and Texas and
the remainder OF the time until noon
was given over to impromptu speeches
from delegates to the convention. The
spirit OF the meeting was most happy
and when the hour of adjournment
came. cordial good wishes were ex-
changed and the members dispersed.
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ENGINE STRIKES TROLLEY;
SEVERAL PERSONS HURT

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. Oct. 2S.-Sev-
eral persons were injured at Twenty
third Street and Washington Avenue
this morning, when a locomotive struck
a trolley car and wrecked IL. The car
was crowded with men and women at
the time. and several were hurt.
There was no fiagman at the Twen-
ty-third Street crossing. There were
freight cars lined along the tracks and
obstructing the view of the motorman.
who started ahead. thinking everything
was safe.
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DISCREDITS REPORT
THAT HEATH IS OUT
Senator Scott Knows Moth
ing of Resignation.
DUTIES MERELY CLERICAL
Committee to Meet December 8, 9, or
10 to Arrange Date for Republi-
can National Convention.
DUTIES MERELY CLERICAL

Senator Scott and Postmaster Cen
eral Payne know nothing Of Perry s.
Heath's alleged resignation as secre-
tary OF the Republican national COM
mIttee.
Mr.. Payre and Senator Scott had a
long conference yesterday concerning
national politics. After their confer
ence Senator Scott said he knew nothing
of Mr.. Heath's resignation and that
Postmaster General Payne had no in
formation concerning any such move on
the part Of the Utah politician.
Duties Only Clerical.
Men prominent in Republican national
politics say it is unlikely that Mr..
Heath would resign. even II the Bris-
tow report should connect him IN the
worst possible manner with the Post
Office scandals Mr. Heath Is not a
member OF the committee. He is not the
choice of any State for position, but
was named BY the committee.
His dudes are only clerical. and prac-
ucally the only thing he viii do be-
tween now and the time Of the next ma
tionaI convention will be to call the
convention.
Senator Scott said last night that De-
cember Will probably be the date
when the committee will meet to make
arrangements for the national conven-
ton
The date will be December g. g. or 10
and Senator Scott thinks II likely the
earliest date Will be chosen
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PHILADELPHIA THEATER
THE PREY OF FLAMES

PHILADELPHIA. October 2S.-The
Girard Avenue Theater was almost des-
troyed by fire early this morning.
The Minister'S Daughter a melO-
drama, was being presented this week.
All the costumes and scenery were
burned. Two fireman were badly hurt
Miller & Kaufman. Philadelphia firm.
We're lessees and managers The loss is
estimated at S1eo00o and according 10
Mr.. Miller there is no Insurance.
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RUSSIA WILL ISSUE
CIRCULAR ON MANcHURlA

BIRMINGHAM. England. oct. 2S.-Ths
Post" today says that an influential
authority, who has just returned from
St Petersburg. declares that Russia IS
about TO issue a circular TO the powers
on the Manchurian situation.
The precise terms OF the circular. says
the Post. will depend upon the course
OF the negotiations now pending with
japan at Tokyo. and which. it is be-
lieyed, Will reach termination at the
end OF the present week.
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CINCINNATI IS AFTER
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION

CINCINNATI. Ohio. oct. 2S.-Cincin-
natl viii make an effort 10 get the Re-
publican national convention next year.
The subject viii be brought up at 4
banquet to be given IN honor OF SEN
ators Hanna and Foraker and Messrs.
Herrick and Harding. ar the Queea
City Club. next Tuesday night, after
the Music Hall rally
The dinner Is 70 be under the auspices
of the Piceadilly Club. The CONNER
cial bodies OF the city will meet soon
to take action on getting the conven-
ton
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BODY OF MRS. RICHARDS
TO REST AT CHEYENNE

Mrs. Harriet A. Richards. wife OF ex-
Gov w. A Richards Commissioner OF
the General Land Office. died last night
at her Washington home. 1871 Adams
Mil Road.
Mrs Richards had been unconscious
since Monday. There had been no hopes
that she would rally from the heart
trouble with which she was affected.
The remains viii be taken to Cheyenne
Wyo., for interment. The escort will
leave here tomorrow evening and the
burial will be held at Cheyenne on Sun
day afternoon.
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WEATHER REPORT.

Frost occurred last night In the Mid
lie and South Atlantic States and the
Ohio valley. and freezing temperatures
are reported this morning in the South
ern Appalachian mountain region. In
the lake region. the Middle Atlantic
States. upper Mississippi valley. and the
Northern Rocky Mountain districts, the
temperature has risen.
The indications are that the South
western cloud and rain area will ex-
tend over the East Gulf States, and the
middle Ohio valley by tomorrow and
that fair and somewhat warmer wealth
er VIII prevail In the Atlantic Coast
districts during the next thirty-six
hours
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ONE HUNDRED MEN
LAID OFF BY ERIE

HORNELLSvILLE. n. Y. Oct. 2s.-
Nearly one hundred men. Including ma
chinists aud helpers. were laid off for an
Indefinite period by the Erie Railroad
Company I'm it's shops here today. Al
the same time the shops were put on
nine hours time. instead Of full time
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FIGARO" CORRESPONDENT
EXPELLED FROM GERMANY Y

BERLIN. oct 1.-The authorities
have decided to expel from Germany
the correspondent of the Paris FL
caro-" The correspondent has been
sending anti-German dispatches TO his
ma
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U. S. CONSUL STARTS EAST
TO MEET KING MENELIK

Consul General Skinner has sailed for
Beirut on the Machias from Naples on
his long trip TO Ably TO negotiate
a commercial treaty with King Meme
lik-
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SIGNOR GIOLITTl
TO FORM CABINET

ROME. Oct 2S.-Signor Giolitti has ac-
cepted the appointment OF premier, and
is endeayoring to form coalition
cabinet TO succeed that OF Signor Zanar-
ielli which resigned several days ago
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FILIPINOS AT THE KEYS
ON GOVERNMENT WIRES
Manila Press Anticipates
Trouble.
GEN. GREELY NOT UNEASY
Majority of Lines Constructed by the
United States in Philippines Under
Control of the Signal Corps.

Manila papers are finding much fault
with the civil government because it is
employing native operators on the Gov
ernment telegraph lines. An issue of
the Manila American of September 20
discusses the question as follows:
With native operators in charge of
the telegraph lines 1t will be interesting
TO anticipate the effectiveness of Uncle
Sans forces throughout the archfpelage
In times of disorder, especially with
those late improved tape machines in
lse.''
Encouraging the Natives.
Only about 2.4O0 miles of the 5000 miles
or telegraph lines the United States
ouilt in the Philippines has been turned
over TO the civil government. The re-
mainder is under the control OF the
signal Corps. and all the operators and
other employees on the lines are Ameri-
cans Only the lines in peaceful portions
or the islands have been turned over To
the civil government
IL Is the policy OF the Philippine Com
mission to encourage the employment OF
Filipino operators on the lines under
its control. Telegraph schools have
been established under the direction Of
Brig. Gen. II. T. Allen. of the Philip
pine constabulary. and the natives have
been encouraged to learn telegrapby.
Eighteen Filipinos Employed.
In report made last August Can't
Charles S. Wallace. OF the Signal Cor2s.
who is In charge OF the telegraph dfvi-
sion OF the constabu.ary. stated that
eighteen Filipinos have learned teleera-
ply and are in the employ of the civil
government. All the inspectors OF lines.
twenty In number. are Americans. Nine
teen American operators are employed
and twelve American linemen.
As all the lines which are essentially
OF military character are entirely in
charge of Americans. members Of the
Signal Corps. Gen. A. w Greely. COM
manding the Signal Corps, said yester-
day he saw no reason for apprehension
concerning the loyalty of Filipinos en-
ployed as telegraphers.
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Best Blinds, Any Size, 800
at Li55ey s Co.'S. 9Th and n. Y. ava
nw.-adv.
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TIDE TAPLE.

High tide today ay.-S..-.........-..1 ]: :13 p. m.
HiSh tide tomorrow. 1:3s am. 2:os pm
Low tide tomorrow. .s;39 a. m, 9:0i D. m.
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Fair tonight and tomor-
row: fresh westerly winds.
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Watch for oGDAHT.

There's money In it-Aav.
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TEMPERATURES.

THE SUN.
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of H. T. Dayton, who has several oth' CT fine ones for sale in the immediate vicinity. MT Bryan has lately sold his place in Waterbury and it is thought that he may occupy his new residence for permanent home when completed as well as for the summer.
 The Watertown baseball club had a good attendance, last Friday even- ing, at their promenade and ball.
 Students of Taft school gave a play at the parish rooms, Saturday evening, entitled "Cherry Bounce" or "Dia- mend cut Diamonds" which was quite entertaining and we'll received.
 R. V. Magee and Francis Painter were in New Haven, Saturday.
 R. l.. Lewis of Bridgeport was in town over Sunday.
 A subscription paper is out for the w. B. E. c. Charles F. Wilkerson is the treasurer.
 Frank Baldwin has returned to Wat ertown after spending the winter in North Carolina. He reports some thrilling experiences in hunting and expresses his intention of making that section his permanent home.
 The 2Oth Century Club will meet at the home of Mrs A. J. Stevens next Friday afternoon. Miss Ada Skilton will read a magazine article, and a paper on the "Phillippines" will be given by Miss B. M. Beach.
 c. E. Bidwell is on the sick list again with a severe cold or return of the grippe.
 Miss Hemingway, who was so ser iously i'll, last week, is reported some what improved.
 The dust on the roadS is some what annoying, but these dry days are being improved by the farmers and garden CTS as a very seasonable and opportune time to fine the soil for the seeds which are being planted much earlier than usual.
 Miss Somerville and her mother have moved into H. T. Dayton's tene- ment, which is very convenient to her work at the Savings Bank, for the former.
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CORNWALL BRIDGE.
NOTES OF INTEREST.

LOCAL NOTES OF INTEREST.
 Mrs Samuel Marvin, Jr., of Derby, spent few days at the Marvin home stead, last week.
 Mrs Marvin attended the Christian Endeavor Convention at New Milford, Saturday.
 MT and Mrs Crane visited their daughter in Hotchkissville, last week.
 Mrs James Bierce of Torrington is spending a short time with Mrs Wad- hams.
 Mrand Mrs w. B. Johnson of Bridge port are occupying the Skiff house ir Puffingham. Langdon Swift, who has been spend ing a short time with his son here, has returned home.
 Mrs William L. Curtiss and Miss Mabel, of Bristol, spent last week | among their friends here. | All are pleased to have Rev M Crane return from conference to b. with us another year.
 Mrs Page spent last week with MT Wadhams.
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WARREN.
WHAT'S GOING ON IN TOW.

WHAT'S GOING ON IN TOWN.
 August Schmitz, who has spent the winter in Wallingford, has returned to the home of his niece in town, where he will spend the summer among bis friends.
 Summer guests are at Floral Cottage for the season.
 Mrs Hearn from West Cornwall was calling on friends in town, this week.
 A gentlemen friend came to the home of MT and Mrs Will Trappy, April 26. Weight 84 pounds, and auntie and grandpa are happy.
 Ruel Hazen is expecting to go to the Soldiers Home in Hampton, Va., this week.
 Mrs William Ohmen has had anoth- CT attack of illness. Dr Marcy is at- tending her.
 A surprise party was largely attend ed at Russell Brague's, May |. Music was furnished by Youngs and Schnell.
 MT and Mrs Austin Humphrey are again established in their old home on | Town hill. Wichita Grange instructed a class in the third and fourth degrees, l Wednesday night, April P.
 MT and Mrs E. Morehouse, MT and Mrs John Morrow spent Sunday at Brookside Cottage with friends. Mrs John Morrow, ST., is very feeble. She has been an invalid for years. | Mrs J. Blackman has been visiting her mother, Mrs John Morrow, return ing to her home in New Milford' Sun day.
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etery, Kent. Mir Monroe has been { life long resident of Kent. For some years Le had been in the meat business Recently his health failed and he had to give up active business for while but of late he seemed much improved and he hoped soon to be able to resume work. MT Monroe was married twice. His first wife was a Miss White of Dover, N. J. His second wife was a Miss Merchant of Sharon, who died in March of scarlet fever contracted while caring for her children, who were af- flcted with the disease. He leaves 10 children, five by the first wife and five by the second; also three grandchil- dren.
 John SlOSSOn, who has been sick nearly all winter, is able to ride out and can drive for himself, which his friends consider great improvement.
 All our young people who have been home for the Easter vacation have re- turned to their respective schools.
 Paul Smith, son of Rev MT Smith, rector, is valedictorion of his class of the Cheshire Military academy.
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PetticOatS for
 Spring Wear.

Delightfully."- dainty lightweight short petticoats of albatross, Scotch flannel and all-WOol flannel; plain col ors and striped; finished with hem stitching or with scalloped tlounce daintily embroidered with white silk. They're new lot that have just ar rived and are a refreshing change from the heavy winter weight skirts
 Prices $I.5O to $4.5O.
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NEW MILFORD.

STILL RIVER AND VICINITY.
 MT and Mrs Ira Waters welcomed a son, Wednesday, April P.
 Moses Glennon has rented H. D.. Warmers farm the coming year and has taken possession.
 Mrs s. N. R. B. Smith, of Boston, spent d few days here at her place, last week.
 John A. Anderson has had his barns newly painted. Abel Brownell did the work.
 Homer L. Wanzer, administrator on the Joel Du rgy estate, has sold the farm to George H. Adams of Pawling, N. Y.
 It is reported that Mrs Philo Wood- in will soon go to Danbury, where she will make her home.
 Mrs Orange H. Gardener has been poorly and under the doctors care.
 Stephen Naples has sold the Ebene- ger WanZer place near Kellogg street, to Miles Alaby of New Fairfield who has taken possession.
 Owing to the breaking of the pole tongue on the carriage of Dr Todd in driving to Bridgewater, Monday night, Fred Brazee, who was driving behind the doctor at the time. had his car riage badly smashed. Fred was thrown out but did not receive any injuries other than shaking up.
 Samuel Cowan returned to Water bury, Monday.
 Mrs F. Pepper and little daughter are visiting MT and Mrs William Ham, lYn.
 Bishop Brewster administered the rite of confirma tion, last night (Thurs- day), at All Saints church, and will hold similar service at St Johns, tonight (Friday), at 7.3O o'clock.
 Mrs Charles Camp is seriously ill.,
 A. B. Vincent of Bridgeport was in town on Friday last.
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
EASTON.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH INTERESTS.
 The Endeavor society of the Congre- gational church will give stereopti- con lecture at the church, Tuesday evening, May 5, at s yp. m. The pie lures will illustrate the story of Ben Hur." J. A. Sherwood will give '"The Chariot Race'' from "Ben Hur" and there will be other readings from the story. There will also. be music by the male quartet. Admission 15c; children 1Oc.
 The entertainment given Thursday evening,at Academy hall,l for the bene- fit of the Sunday school library, added $2O to the library funds. Much cred it is due the librarian, Miss May Free born, and her assistants for the line program furnished.
 Willis BrOtherton has sold his place to man from New York named Lin- ker.
 Mir and Mrs Daniai Svetlick have gone to housekeeping at Charles Clark's place.
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BRIDGFWATER.

BISHOP BREWSTER AT ST MARKS.
 Rt. Rev Chauncey B. Brewster, D. D., Bishop of the Diocese of Connec- ticut, will be at St Marks church Fri day morning, May l, and preach ser mon.
 c. $. Trowbridge of South Norwalk was in town on Tuesday.
 Miss Bessie E. Smith returns to her duties at the New Haven hospital on Thursday.
 Miss Fibre nee Wetmore began her duties as teacher in the grammar de- partment of the Center school on Monday.
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THE LIBRARY PROJECT.

Senator O. H. Platt, chairman of the Washington library commit ee, has recently sent out statements with regard to the Gum Memorial Library project, in order to interest the com munity in the enterprise of raising funds for the building. MT Van h. gen has offered a site just north of Mrs Galpin's property and also 10000 towards the fund, but this gift is made with the provision that Sl5, ,O0O more shall be raised, making the entire sum $25, ,OO0. The sum of s1S,O is now as- sured and the committee hope to raise the needed $7,000 to secure MT Van Ingen's gift. Contributions of small amounts will be appreciated. Senator Platt has been authorized to receive contributions.
 A sociable under the direction of the Young Peoples Society of the First Congregational church was held in the Ladies' Parlor at the chapel, Tuesday evening. The games which were start ed at the last social were taken up about the same sides and the ex- citement was kept up to the last MT Clarke's side won the passing match by large margin but MT Smiths supporters again tied the score by winning I4 to II in the animal game. A jolly good time was enjoyed by all and we are already looking for ward to the next arrangement for re- spective sides.
 Charles T. Woodruff is again on the sick list,
 The sister of Miss Fannie Davies, principal of Wykeham Rise, arrived from Philadelphia, last week, with a trained nurse, and although very ill, her condition is improving.
 Cards have been received announc. ing the marriage of Dr Frederic Will. liam Wersebe to Miss Clara Laws o1 Park Ridge, New Jersey, on April 23
 Mrs w. T. Hincks and two children of Bridgeport are visiting Mrs Joseph I. West, this week.
 Dr w. J. Ford and W. G. Rrinsmade are on the committee of three appoint by Senator Platt to examine appli cants in New Haven on Saturday al Yale University for admission to the Naval Academy at Annapolis.
 Percy West of New York spent Sun day with his brother, J. I. West.
 There's great advantage in having your clothes made-to-order. You car have them built to suit your exact re- quirements. If for instance you have Strauss Bros, of Chicago, make them Watts & Cogswell, Washington Depot show their samples, you gain the bene fit of 26 years experience in gooc clothes making. They quote very low prices and guarantee absolute satis faction. You take no chances.
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ROXBURr.
BRIEF LOCAL MENTION.

BRIEF LOCAL MENTION.
 The Booth school opened for the pupils in attendance.
 Rev Charles Pickett and family went to their new home, last Tuesday,
 Mrs MyrOn Thomas returned from the New Haven hospital on Monday, much improved in health.
 Clarence Barnes has accepted the position in Hurlburt X Co.'s store va ca ted by Lincoln Smith.
 Misses Alice Tucker and Helen Humphrey spent a few days in New York, last week.
 The birth notice in last weeks BEE should have read William Scully in- stead of William Seeley. Born, April 20, a daughter to MT and Mrs w. N. Bronson
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KENT.
A RUNAWAY ACCICENT.

While George Segar was driving home, one day last week, his horse took fright at the freight train stand ing at the station and ran, throwing Mir Segar out and bruising hlm badly. Fortunately no bones were broken. Although he is confined to his bed from the effect of the fall, his children give him the best of attentions; be- sides they had trained nurse. His sister, Mrs Annette Chamberlain from Shelton, has been staying there few days.
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WOmen'S
 Silk Wraps.

The Silk Coat has a dash Of elegance that can be gotten in no other fabric. And it will be the correct thing all summer-no matter how warm the weather; for the garments are made of the lightest weight pongees, taffetas, peau de soies and India silks. We have a rack full of these elegant coats, mostly in Monte Carlo effects, varying in price from
 SIo.5o to $z5.oO.
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CTRCULA.T .T!ON :
800 43OO
Ten Pages.
I.ITCHFIELD COUNTY
WASHINGTON.

ANNUAL MEETING ST JOHN s PARISH. At the annual meeting of the mem bers of St Johns parish held at the Rectory, April 13 Rev P. G. Robinson, rector, presiding, the following officers were chosen
 Senior Warden, Walter A Newton Junior Warden, Daniel W. Knowles. Vestrymen, Benjamin N. Couch, Linus Ryder, William H. Foulois. Parish Clerk, Henry J. Church. Treasurer, William H. Church. Delegate to Convention, W. A. New ton.
 Substitute, B. N. Couch.
 Attest, H. J. Church, Clerk.
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WATERFOWL.

BURTON G. BRYAN TO BUILD A FINE
 RESIDENCE HERE.
 It is sreported that Burton $. Bryan, native of Watertown, will erect a fine residence here on his lot upon tn e hill southeast Of the village, near to Lucius Hitchcock's. The lot, which is the most slightly and beautifully To- cated, was purchased few years since