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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-11-13
The Bond Issue Is Approved.
HOIEL ARRIVALS.

Among the guests at the hoie (
yesterday we're tho following
New Early:-Ohas. P. Warke-, "
NJ. Gillespie, Oklahoma Ciy; W
n. McGratb, Dallas, B. G Kelly,
Ardmors; L. H. JARVIS, Rush
Springs; W. 4. Irwin, Ouray, Col
% ?. Wheeler, franklin, XVI Geo
L. Barry, Bowie. Texasj W. I
Whiteman, Wiosbore, Texas.
ROyAl:-A. Grant Evans, Mu>
kOgee, Lillian Wright, Fort Worth
J. M. Gibbon, Decatur, Texas. j
r. Templetop, Sherman, Texas.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-11-13
A COUNTRY PARRY.

Mrs. S. w. Bird entertained 8
party of ChIckasha friends this af-
ternoon at her home .Fairview
Place." five mites southwest oi
town. The hours were from to
3 o'clock. A who we're present
report a most el joyab.e occasion.
The following we're present; Misses
Margaret Ross aud Kate Reming-
ton; Mesdsmrsl II. Griffin, Ben
Hampton. W. L. Peters, F. b..
Hodge, Ed Halton.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-11-13
FELL FROM A WAGAN.

Ike Meaus who drives the de.
livery wagon Tor the Terrell
Grocery Co. fell from the wagon
yesterday and sustained serious in
juries. Two ribs are thought 20
have been broken. He is cOufned
to his room to-day aud will it pro-
baby be sometime before he is
able 70 resume work.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-11-13
BEATS THE RECORD.

A record beating bunting story
comes 10 us from Mr.. Mobley oi
Mobley Il Son. Sometime ago,
A. e. Allen purchased a Aun At
tie store and the next dry came.
back with u story Of his prowers :
tlat would make old Nimrod blush
for shame
Allen killed ~ ducks in six shots.
but the story becomes more re-
markahle when III related that
he killed 10 At the FIRST shot. II
any one can beat this the Express
would like 10 hear from him.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-11-13
ACREAGEOF UHEROKE EEs.

Muskog 2, /. +, Nov. H.
From The reports OF the Cherokee
.tlieers aud the crmmissiou to the
five tr,bss the following important
informaliou rsl.tive TO The land
values in the Cherokee nation bas
been gathered:
There is subj 'ct to allotment in
the Cherokee nation 4 ,42O ,O7O acres
OF land This land has been Clsssi-
fed aud its appraised value is
sI3,l3S 600. Theper capita share
now being allotted is 1925 60
worth Of this land TO each citizen.
Tue report OF the attorneys before
the Dawes commission for the ma.
tion estimates that there will be-
40, coo ciuz.ns when the aaal roll
is completed.
II the Cberokees win the Della
ware eai', which will be submitted
in the supreme cours Of The United
States the 30th insl there viii be-
a surplus Of land due each citizen
of 81 70. from ~hich NUT be dr.
Quoted some reserv .tinns.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-11-13

Rev. and Mr.. j J. Bnnnell
passed Though ChIckasha today
en- ron 10 Apache, o. T., VIII, re
Mr. Baunell will assume the pas
tnratge Of a church.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-11-13

Wsnted:-TO rent a good mp.
right piano for use in the south
sriloos bu lding, good care viii be
taken Of the instrument and will
pay 50. Inquire of Prof. Cook or
Mise MAmle Spencer. Phone
224. st
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-11-13


the people OF will oppoun
COUNTRY will opportunity of repenshng their stock
less than ST. Louis Respectfully
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.


T.. Il. 4. CO., Savannah, Ga.t
GentIemen-I had the worst case
of Blood Poisoning ever felt by any
Onej three physicians in Augusta
gave me up, one said my only hopes
were to have the leg cut on, which
had, they said, incurabIe sores from
the foot to the thigh, and would not
yield to treatment. L had "A pillow
for three months between my legs, 1
could only walk with great diff
Guilty. 1 could not bend my leg on
account of the terrible sores, some
as large as my hand and full of
Matters terrible case of Blood
Poisoning. Two and a half bottles
of your p. p. r.. Lippman's Great
Remedy, cured me completely.
am well now, and can walk ms
well as ever, and eat and sleep.
which for months was impossible.
y. p. p. is truly a great remedy for
Blood Poisoning and old sores.
(sIgnedD w. NJ. REYNOLDS,
Salesman John Wanamaker, of New
York.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
COTTON CROP REPORT
SHOWS AN IMPROVEMENT,
Crop Has Recovered One Week of
Its Backwnrdness.

Its Backwnrdness.
New York, Aug. 31.-The Journal Of
Commerce will tomorrow publish it's
September crop report, which shows a
gain in condition of 2.9 points over
Aug. to 1916. This is 66 points better
than September, 1902. and "a better
than September, 1901 AS August is usu-
ally month of deterioration, the i'm
provement is the more striking.
The crop has recovered fully one
week of the backwardness reported a
month ago, and is now generally from
two to three weeks late. Last year at
this time the crop was early. Com
plants of boil weevil are frequent, par
ticularly in Texas. which is the only
state of consequence showing decline
in condition, the drop there being 3.9
points. Picking will be general Sept. 1.
Out of 1888 replies, 55 are now picking
average date Aug. pa, 20S will begin
picking Sept. l, 65 on Sept. 5, 155 on
Sept. TO- 166 on Sept. 81, 81 on Sept.
20 and Al between Sept. IS and Oct 10.
In North Carolina the improvement
in condition during August is 3S points,
to S3.5; South Carolina is as higher, at
7S5; Georgia, 3.3 higher, at 1915; Ala
bama, 81 higher at 1885, Mississippi.
higher, at S2.S; Louisiana, 1,3 higher,
at 500; Arkansas So higher, at 1876;
Tennessee, IA higher, at 1914; Missouri,
2.9 higher, at S5S, and Oklahoma, 1913
higher at S0.3.
The only two states showing declines
are Florida and Texas, the former
showing a reduction of 2 points, to SO.6
and the latter of 3.9 points, to 1873.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
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AGAINST A DISPENsARY.
Citizens of BulIOch County Held n
Mass Meeting.

Statesboro, Ga, Aug. 31.-The anti
dispensary mass meeting held here to-
day was attended by a large crowd
from all over the county. Mayor G. S.
Johnston was made chairman, and the
speakers were School Commissioner w.
H. Cone, Judge T. A. Parker of the
Brunswick circuit and Hon. e. X
overstreet of Screven county.
All of the speakers received most
hearty applause Judge Parker told
how the dispensary had failed in APP
ping county and manifested great in
terest in the cause of putting down the
liquor traffic.
Commissioner Cone told how the
county had advanced since the legal
sale stopped, and that the school in
terests would be sadly retarded if a dis
pensary were put up in Statesboro.
When Mayor Johnston introduced
Hon. &. *. Overstreet he referred to
him as having the greatest backbone
of any man in the state and as being
as brave as Julius Caesar.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
wAYCROss NEWS NOTES.

Waycross, Ga, Aug. S1.-Mrs. r. NJ.
Bridges has been elected teacher in
the Waycross Public School, Mrs.
Bridges is the widow of Prof. r. M.
Bridges, who died here several weeks
ago.
George w. Beasley, who has been
conducting a job printing Office here
for several months past, left this aft
ernoon for Douglas, where he will es-
tablish a weekly newspaper. Last
week he commenced the publication
of the Nichols Courier. an elght-page
paper. edited ~ Nichols.
Before the beginning Of another sea-
son, WaycrOss VIII have another ice
factory. Dir. Il. NJ. Fruiticher, who
has been connected with the Satilla
Manufacturing Company for long
time. is at the head Of the movement,
ana - now in correspondence with
parties In regard 70 the purchase Of
machinery.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
BOARD OF HEALTH
TO BE ORGANIZED.
DIR. Willis WcstmOreland May he
Chosen President.

Atlanta, Ga. Aug. S1,-Gov. Terrell
to-day issued a can for the first meet
ing of the State Board of
Health to be held in the Sen
ate chamber at 10 o'clock a. m.
Sept. 10. The Governor had intended
waiting until he received a reply from
DR.. w. w. Owens of Savannah as to
whether he would accept, but decided
to-day he would call the meeting now,
and in the event DR.. Owens does not
accept, he viii appoint some other Sa-
vannah physician.
The board will be organized at this
first meeting by the election of a pres
ident and secretary, DR.. Willis West
moreland, the member from the Fifth
district, has been most prominently
spoken of in connection with the pres
idency of the board. In all probability
DR.. III. f. Harris. a member of the
faculty of the Atlanta College of Ply
sicians and Surgeons, and one of the
most noted psychologists in the South,
will be elected secretary, at the salary
of, $4,000 a year.
He will be practically the state health
officer. In addition to this the board
is expected at its first meeting to out
line the preliminary work before it,
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.
Jefferson and Broughton lane

City of Savannah. Office Fire De-
partment, Savannah, Ga, Aug. %, 1908.
Proposals for furnishing the Fire De-
partment with winter uniforms will be
received at the Office of the under
signed until II o'clock noon of Tuesday,
Sept. s, 1903. Specifications will be fur
nished upon application at the office of
the Fire Department, corner of Indian
and West Broad streets, any day be-
tween the hours of 8 a. m. and D. m.
All proposals must be sealed and ad-
dressed to the Committee on Fire. The
committee reserves the right to reject
any and all proposals or to award the
contract in part or as a whole.
JOHN E. mcguire, Supt.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
PARTNERSHIP NOTICE.

The undersigned have this day form
ed q partnership in the name of
Furlong & Spalding for the purpose of
conducting a wheelwright, general
blacksmith, horseshoeing and clipping
business at No. 319-315 st. Julian
street, west, Corner Montgomery. We
have added to the horseshoeing and
blacksmith business heretofore con-
Quoted by James F. Furlong, first
class and thoroughly equipped wheel
wright and painting establishment. We
invite patronage and guarantee our
work
September /, 1903. -
.ea JAMES F. FJRLONG,
RANDOLPH SPATDTNGi
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
IT. B, Boyer,
Local Forecaster.


Atlanta, Aug 31.-The teachers of
the Atlanta public schools have raised
a protest at the requirement of the
Board of Education requiring them to
sell books to the children of the pub
lie schools as has been the case for
two years past. The board adopts this
plan in order to put the books in the
hands of the children at lower prices
than they can get them from the book
stores. The protest has beene carried
to Council. but so far no action has
been taken in the matter.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
PROPOsALs EOR FURNISHING CoAL

Office of Savannah Water Works,
Savannah, Ga, Aug. %, 19OS-Bids will
be received at the Office of the Savan-
nah Water Works until Sept. 4, 1903,
at 1890 o'clock noon Getty time), for
furnishing f. o. b. Savannah Water
Works 500 tons $1,000 pounds to the
toni, of the best quality of Cumber-
land screamed steam coal. Must COM
mence delivering this coal to Water
Works not later than Oct. /, 1903
Committee reserves the right to reject
any and all bids. Envelopes must be
marked bids for Coal"
I. u. KINSEY, Superintendent.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
putting warrant. in JaiI.

Eatonton, Ga, Aug. S1.-Under the
Calvin Vagrancy law seventeen ne
groes, of both sexes. have been arrest
ed and placed in the county Jail. This
has caused quite stir among this
class of the population.
The enforcement of the law receives
the approval of the better and more
industrious Of the colored race.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
VAGRANTs AT GUYTON.
Must Go to Work or Suffer the
Penalty of the Law.

Guyton, Ga, Aug. 31.-The vagrancy
law is being enforced in Guyton. Two
arrests were made this morning, and
several warrants were sworn out, but
the persons against whom they were
issued cannot be found to-day. The
two already arrested are colored.
Sip Harvey, colored, has also been ar
rested. Sip came to Guyton several
months ago and rented shop as watch
and clock repairer. He took in about
twenty-five watches and clocks, took
them to pieces and during the night
left town with the most valuable parts
of the clocks and watches. Over three
months passed and Sip did not return.
The officers here heard of his where
abouts this morning and wired for his
immediate arrest, which was accom-
plished. He has five warrants already
against him, and there may be several
more.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
bids WANTED.

Headquarters Police Department, Sa-
vannah, Ca Aug, Is, 1909,-Bids will
be received at this Office until 10 a. m.
Thursday, Sept. 8, 1903, for furnishing
this department with winter uniforms.
Specifications can be seen upon appli-
cation to the clerk at the Police Bar
racks. The Committee on Police re-
serve the right to reject any or all bids.
Bids to be addressed to the under
signed. CHARLES GARFUNKEL,
SUPERINTENDENT of Police
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
TOBACCO DAMAGED
BY HAIL STORM.

Richmond Aug. 31.-A terribly de-
structive hail storm is reported from
Amherst, Nelson. Appomattox, and
Charlotte counties. 1t swept from AL
bemarle southeast through the state,
and leveled crops everywhere within
its pathway. In Appomattox alone, 1t
destroyed a million tobacco plants,
The hailstones at some points were as
large as hen eggs, and crushed every
thing growing to the ground.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
TECHNICAL EDUCATION.

Do NOT walt until the last day, ssptsm-
Der 3Oth, to get particulars Of the eeor-
aIa School Of Technology, and 10 make
proper preparation. Write now for fully
illustrated oatalOgus. LYMAN HALL,
President, Atlanta, Ga.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
ISLAND HARBoR HOUSE,
HaEue-on-Lnke George, N. Y

Those contemplating trip North for
the months of September and October
will find Hague on-Lake George an
ideal place to spend an autumn vaca-
ton, and in consideration of this fact
the Island Harbor House and Cottages
will remain open for the reception of
guests until Nov. l. Rates $3.50 per
day; IS to $40 per week. Best Savan-
nah references given. Booklet for
warded on application. Address
B. A. CLIFTON. ProprietOr.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
Stations of \

+Too late for telegraphic averages.
Texas Rainfall.-Abilene, 1 .5S; Pales-
tine, .16; Temple, IA; Brennan, SO;
Tyler, .04; Brownwood, 80; Waco, -;
Corsicana, .04; Waxahachie, trace;
Dublin, 1.60; Hearne, 10; Henrietta,
.O4; Huntsville, .12 Lampasas, sc;
Longview, .0S: Sherman, .02.
Heavy Rainfalls.-Opelika, Ala, 1.S0;
Dublin, Tex, $50; Abilene, Tex, 1.5S.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
UNION STATION RESTAURANT,
JOHN SOMMERS, Proprietor,
Successor. To Ereid e Snrnr1nera

SUCCESSOR to Freid & Sommers.
The handsomest restaurant in Sa-
vannah. My motto: Everything the
best. Good service. Delicious eatables.
Open day and night. The pick of
everything coming to market in it's
season. The place to get your break
fast, dinner or supper in a hurry be-
fore leaving the city by the Union
trains, Rice Birds,
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
Making Additional Depositories.

Atlanta. Aug. 31.-Gov. Terrell to-
day appointed the Planters Bank of
Americas an additional state deposit
tory in that city under the recent act
of the Legislature authorizing the des-
ignation of two repositories in
cities of $500 inhabitants or more. An
additional depository will also be Gre
ated in Savannah within a few DAYS.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE.

The undersigned announce that they
have this day formed a copartnership,
under the Arm name of Beckett. Nor
man & Beckett for the practice of law
and for the transaction of all the bust
ness of attorneys and counsellors, save
and except that of conveyancers and
investors solicitors. The business of
conveyancers and investors solicitors
will be conducted by Beckett & Beck
EFT as heretofore. This Sept. l., 1903.
ISAAC BECKETT.
N. ]. NORMAN.
GEO. w BECKETT
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
Dist. Averages.

RemarkS.-AS a rule cooler conditions
obtain throughout the belt. While there
has been no precipitation in the Little
Rock and Memphis districts, and prac-
tically none in the Vicksburg district,
elsewhere showers have been quite gen
eral.
Observations taken at the same mo-
ment of time Aug. 81, 1903, p. M, 18th
meridian time
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

CHRISTIE-The friends of Mr.. Will
liam E. Christie are respectfully in
vited to attend his funeral from Hen
derson Sons, 21s Drayton street, this
(Tuesday) morning at 10 o'clock. Inter-
ment, Laurel Grove.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
4 Guaranteed Cure for rnes.

Itching Blind. Bleeding or Protrud-
ing Piles. Your druggist viii refund
your money II PAzo OINTMENT falls
70 cure you. 20 eenia.-aa.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
MEETINGS.

DE KALI LODGE NO. o, 1. o. o. f.
A regular meeting of this lodge will
be held this evening at $3.50 o'clock in
DeKalb Hall.
Third Degree will be conferred.
Every member is requested to be
present.
]. F. PAINE, N. G.
JOHN w. SMITH, Secretary
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Savannah, Aug 81, 1903
Effective Sept. 1, 1903, the storage of
freight in cotton warehouse No. on
Wadley street will be discontinued,
and the corrugated iron warehouse, ad-
joining on the west, the brick ware
house in West Broad street yard oc-
cupied by S. Guckenheimer's Son, will
be used for this purpose.
B. l.. BUGG, Agent,
Central of Georgia Railway Company
and Southern Railway Company.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01

A very large line OF Ladies' and
Gents Garments 10 be sold on easy
terms, with the payments OF 81 90 Der
week az the o. X. OuTFITTERg. lig
Whitaker street, near Broughton.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.
N0T1TT

During my absence from the city
Messrs. j. w. Hester a. Co, phone 1855,
will take great pleasure In supplying
my trade. Thanking you one and all
for past faYors. Obediently Yours
b. COHEN.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
THE WEATHER..

Morning News barometer Aug. 81,
1880 p. IN Observation-Disclosures z5'oG
Morning News thermometer, Aug.
81, 1870 p. m ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 20
Washington, Aug. 31.-Forecast for
Tuesday and Wednesday:
South Carolina: Generally fair
Tuesday and Wednesday; light to fresh
winds, mostly north.
Georgia: Generally fair Tuesday and
Wednesday; warmer Wednesday in
northwest portion; light north winds.
Western Florida: Fair Tuesday and
Wednesday; light to fresh north to
northeast winds.
Eastern Florida: Partly cloudy
Tuesday and Wednesday; variable
winds.
Yesterdays Weather at Savannah
Maximum temperature, 100
p M .........s........ .s''..' 90 ueSEeeS
Minimum temperature, 200
a. m Observation-Disclosures. IS degrees
Mean temperature .......... 80 degrees
Normal temperature ......... 20 degrees
Excess of temperature ....... 3 degrees
Accumulated excess since
Aug. j Observation-Disclosures. bZ degrees
Accumulated excess since
Jan. 1 Observation-Disclosures. degrees
Rainfall NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .08 inch
Normal NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. "a inch
Deficiency since Aug. 1.....2.57 inches
Excess since Jan. 1...........212 inches
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
CLEARANCE SALE

of Paints, Stains, Colors and Varnishes
Until cleared out all stock will be sold
regardless of cost, in order to make
room for our own goods made in Sa-
vannah. Remarkable low prices on
Wall Paper, Picture Moulding, Glass
and Prepared Kalsomine. All Ingram
Wall Papers purchased here will be
put on walls free OF charge.
VIM. TAYLOR & SONS.
X of P. Hall. Ga. Phone S77.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01

OLD NEWSPAPERS, 200 Fohln,eg
cents. az Business Ofies'
News
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
CITY PROPERTY no RENT

City Marshal's once. Savannah. Ca,
Aug. 3, l90S.-For rent, the store and
warehouse az the northeast corner OF
River and West BrOnd streets. For
particulars apply 10
HENRY II. DREEgON,
City Marshal
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01

River Report-The hight of the Sa-
vannah river at Augusta, at a IN.
G5th meridian time), yesterday, was
7.5)feet, fall of feet during the pre-
ceding twenty-four hours.
Cotton region bulletin, Savannah,
Ga, for the twenty-four hours ending
at a. M, 18th meridian time, Aug.
81 1903:
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
CONTEMPORARIES VETERANS

The Confederate Veterans Associa-
ton will meet at their hall this even
ing at $50 o'clock.
LOUIS G. YOUNG, President.
JAS. w. MCINTYRE, Sec'y.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01

Makes the heart grow fonder, and
when your shoes and clothes are alb
sent a week or two then you get fond
of them. but IL you send them to us
we repair them at once and save you
worry and trouble.
d. EPSTEIN,
No. l12 Drayton Street.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
now DOES HE Do TT

Why, he was born in that business,
never anything else. He cleaned this
suit and it's like new. l was about
to throw it away. Why, yes, and 1t
Is him that is dyeing lace to match
any dress. 1t is all the fad just now.
NEW YORK DYE WORKS.
Whitaker and State.
ANNOUNCEMENT.
I beg to inform my friends and the
patrons of the Forest City Hotel that
have leased this property and will
run it upon a first-class European
plan. Rooms may be engaged by the
week if desired, $3.50 and up. The
Turkish bath is attached and is man.
aged by experienced servants.
RICHARD BURNS, Proprietor,
Forest City Hotel.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
INSURANCE..
REMINDEH

No one thinks Of the danger of
storm in fair weather, but the wise
man provides for storm insurance.
When the storm comes he collects for
his loss. If your property is not in
sured see to it at once. A word to the
wise is sufficient.
w. T. HOPKINS. Agent.
IS Bryan ST., east. Either Phone 2i9
CHAS. INGLESBY, Manager.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-01
DIR. J. G. VAN MARTER
HAS RETURNED TO THE CITY.
DON'T WORRY

Because your rents are coming IN
slowly. Try my methods They are
effective Ask my clients
q. A. MERCER, JR.
Southern Bank Building.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-14
WATERWLLE TALK

Good Will lodge, K. of F., will meet tonight at 8 o'clock.
 Members of the East Lynne" com- pany will rehearse tonight in Carters' hall.
 Alderman Gates is quite ill at his home on Sheffield street.
 Mrs James Brown, IT, has returned from visit to Falls Village.
 A large number attended the dance given in Good Will hall Saturday even ing.
 Charles Kott, Jr, has returned from trip to Johnstown, N. Y. He is much Improved in health.
 Miss Lena Castle of Torrington is visiting Mr and Mrs George Castle on Main street.
 J. J. Lynch of New Britain was a visitor in, town over Sunday.
 The employees of the Brook Co, which was purchased by the s. o & c. Co of Ansonia, went to work in the iatter lace this morning.
 The Pin Go toolmakers' clambake Saturday at Moores grove was a big success. The single and married men played a game of ball which the former won by the score of 8 to z.