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sTEPNEY.
MRS HULDAH LEWIS.

Mrs Huldah Rowell, widow of the
late William Lewis, died at her home,
Friday, January 2, of pneumonia, aged
10 years. The funeral was attended
from her late residence, Monday, at l
O'Clock, Rev f. P. Braman of Brook
Ign officiating The pail bearers were
Dea Burr Hawley, Moses Thorpe,
Charles Purdy and Charles Powell. A
number of floral tributes were sent, in
Guiding a wreath from the grandchil-
dren, a flat bouquet of palms from Mrs
Horace Lyons of Strattield, and a
bunch of violets from DR. Celeste Bene-
dict of Bridgeport. At the funeral
Mrs Charles Powell and son, Harry,
sang "Good Night and "Sweetly
Resting The interment was in the
Stepney cemetery. Mrs Lewis is sur
vived by two daughters, Miss Margar-
ct Lewis, who lived with her mother,
and Mrs John S. Joyce. Six grand
children and five great grandchildren
also survive her. Mis- Lewis Joined
the Baptist church at the age of Il
years and remained a faithful member
and supporter during her life time.
She was one of the, charter members
of the church. There is only one
charter member surviving her, Mrs
Orrin, sTaylor of Bridgeport. Mrs
Lewis will not only be missed by hel
family but by a large circle of &C.
QuaintanceS.
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MONROE.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ITEMS.
ministered, last Sunday, by the pastor,
Rev G.. H. johnson. Rexford Henry
Nettleton and Miss Flora Burr were
admitted to church membership on
confession of faith and Mrs Annie D.
Nettleton by letter.
The address on "Hymns That Help
ed Humanity. postponed from. Deem
Der, will be given next Sunday evening.
A candy pull will occur at the home
of Scion Wales next Friday evening
Ii unpleasant it will occur Saturday
evening.
The following officers will serve the
Sunday school for the following year:
Superintendent, Robert Sinclair.
Assistant superintendent, Lewis A.
BeardSley.
Secretary and treasurer, William A.
CurtiSs.
Organist, Miss Ethel Wales.
Librarian, Harry Andrews.
SUPERINTENDENT home department.,
Mrs E. 2. Curtiss.
Assistants, Mrs Marshall Beach, Miss
Edith Wales.
Alexander Sinclair will serve the
church as sexton for the ensuing year,
AllOLlS Uuc NEW ear ) guests I'LL
town were, Oliver Lewis at B. S,
Hurd's, Messrs Hazard and Griswold
of Ansonia at Mrs Hazards, Messrs
Goldsborough and Griffith and Miss
Wales of Bridgeport at the rectory and
Miss Hubbel of Shelton at Mrs G..
Benefits.
Miss Gordon of Port Chester is visit.
ing Mrs Goldsborough
Mr. and Mrs William Douglas cele.
brated their wooden wedding on New
Years day by giving a dinner to q
number of their friends.
Frank Fohrenbach and family were
in town over New Years.
Miss Etfie Clark has been visiting al
Hobart E. Beardsleys
Fox hunting seems to be lin order
now and some very fine skins have beer
secured.
H. H. Wheeler has about 25 men ir
his woods, mostly choppers. The mil
| is rushing out ties and lumber.
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OUR NEIGHBORS.
LONG HILL.
A WORD OF APPRECIAr ZION.

WORD OF APPRECIAr ZION.
q" TOthe many neighbors and friends
Of my mother who SO kindly and low
ing remembered her at Christmas tide,
l wish to express through the medium
of The BEE, her gratitude and deep
appreciation, as we'll as my own, for so
many evidences of the love and esteem
in which she is held by those, who, for
SO many years have been intimately
connected with her daily life in Long
Hill. That her numerous neighbors
should be prompted to give SO freely
and so unselfishly and from the album
dance of their hearts eXemplities to
me most forcibly that "peace on earth,
good will toward men, "to-day exists in
its truest form and is nearer realism
than when He who first promulgated
this Divine truth was on earth. May
His blessing rest upon Long Hill and
its people and the New Year bring
peace and prosperity to every one who
lives in that pleasant village of my
BIRTH E. J. Kuhne, Boston, Mass.
THE LOCAL NEWS BUDGET.
Miss Amy Coles, who has been spend
ing the holidays with her parents, has
returned to her school at Jamaica, L.
The mems club gave a turkey sup
per at their club room, last week.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Wheeler of Shell
ton spent Sunday at f. L. Turney's.
The Long Hill schools re-opened on
Monday.
Miss May Mallett of Tashua is visit.
ing friends in Bridgeport the past
week.
Elliot M. Beardsley expects to start
on a business trip to Cuba about Feb.
ruary l.
The hawk which was captured by
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NOTES FROM WOLF PITS.

Miss Sarah Seeber of Mt Vernon, N i.
Y, spent Christmas with her parents
Melville Wood, who has lived on the
George Wells farm for the last year,
has moved to Bethel.
Henry Wood entertained company,
Sunday.
No school, this week, on account of
no coal.
Quail are quite plenty in the swamp
and may be seen feeding on the up
lands during the day.
Mr. and Mrs George Ham1in at their
pleasant home in Elmwood district,
their friends, Mrs Elmer Judd from
Cando, N. D., and Mr. and Mrs L. F.
Judd and Mr. and Mrs H. Cornelius
Judd of Center district.
Mrs George Harmon has been spend
ing the holly days in Orange, n. j.
Mr. and Mrs George Hill moved from
their residence on Greenwood avenue
back to their old home in Brookield.
On Tuesday evening Eureka lodge.
f. & A. NJ, exemplifed the third OF
Master Mason's degree on a most
worthy candidate.
A social meeting of the B. G.. L. S.
was held at the home of Miss Edith
St John on New Years eve. The time
was passed in music and games while
watching the old year out and the new
in. A grab bag was one of the fea
lures of the evenings entertainment
A fine collation. was also served.
The school board voted to give the
children another weeks vacation
School will reopen on Monday, Janu
airy y.
Miss Agnes Williamson has been Wis
iting Miss Florence Mac Donald of New
Haven.
A delightful party was given by Miss
Ruth E. Shepard on Wednesday even
ing, December 81. Many of the guests
were from Danbury.
Miss Ruth Hart was given surprise
party by about II of her young friend!
on Friday evening, January 2.
Jack and Robert Rodgers of Wood
bury have been guests of friends ir
town.
Miss Rose Ohler if visiting in Sey
mOur.
The mumps are. making it rather I'm
pleasant for some of the children dur
| ing vacation time, keeping them in
| doors.
Truman Fox is spending a few days
in New York City.
| The Middlebrook'S almanac man
who makes his annual trips to this
town, has been around looking as hap
py as ever.
'Peary's Progress to the Pole," will
be the subject of the illustrated lee
ture to be given January %, which will
be the third entertainment of the Ep-
worth League entertainment course
The lecturer will be Herbert l.. Bridg
man.
John Reid is starting up the pape
box and hat case business at the facto
ry formerly occupied by him.
Harry Kyle. who is an express mes
senger on the main division of the Con
solidated road, spent Sunday at hi
home in this town.
The public school have had a; tire,
weeks vacation. The selectmen ant
school committee are making an effor1
to purchase sufficient coal to heat tn,
school rooms during the rest of tn
wint ter. The schools will probably re
open next week. Monday morning.
A few of the stockholders of Old Pu
club reservoir, are enjoying the fshin.
through the ice and meet with yer,
good success, bringing home some fin
strings of fish.
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LYONS PLAINS.

Miss Bessie and Master Frank
TreadUell spent part of their Christ
mas vacation with friends in Brooklyn.
The dance at the home of Mr. and
Mrs Frank Hawley, one evening re-
rently, was wellattended despite the
very cold weather.
Mrs Rachel Banks has come to spend
the balance of the winter with her
daughter, Mrs Bradley White. lie
The home of L. r. Hoyt is in quar-
intine as Mrs Hoyt has scarlet fever.
1t is thought she must have contract
ed the desease while on visit in
Bridgeport. She is getting along as
well as can be expected and it is hoped
there will be no more cESeS.
Mrs Harriet Coley, Mr. and Mrs
James Smith and son, Clarence, spent
the holidays with Mr. and Mrs David
Provost in EliZebeth, n. J.
Mrs Eunice Merwin and Miss Clara
Banks have been spending week at
the home of Mr. and Mrs James Smith.
Master Douglas Williams is visiting
at the home of his brother, Albert viii
liamS, in Fairfield.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Lyon entertained
family company on Christmas day
The Newtown bee., 1903-01-09
Your Dollar Buys the Value of Two.
Hosve O. ~fefson~
New Haven, OF.

Robert Staines, last week, caused
some merrimenJ in the home of Mr.
Stains. Mrs Staines called it a quail
and Mrs GeOppler declared it par
fridge. Mr. Stains soon Informed
them what it was and they decided
not to cook it for supper.
Work commenced at R. G. Tousey IS
factory on New Years day.
A very enjoyable whist party Was
given by Mr. and Mrs F. L. Turney
on Saturday evening.
Mrs M. E. Middlebrook has been
spending few days at her home in
this place.
George Clark has been appointed
superintendent of Grace church Sun
day school. His work commenced last
Sunday.
Elliot M. Beardsley was quite help
to Mrs Hamann, who had a horse
stolen in November, by following a
clue to New Haven, where the horse
was sold, and getting $50 from the
man who sold it. He now thinks he is
on close track of the thief.
Mr. and Mrs r. w. Geoppler spent
Sunday at their old home in Weston.
d. J. Shelton, nephew of the late F.
S. Shelton, called on old acquaintance
in town this past week.
lne NdLneleSS DIX gave duOUlleI VI
their pleasant receptions at the home
of Miss Alice Gabler, last Thursday
evening.
Mrs ]. M. Haugh and daughter, who
have been visiting friends here, have
returned to their home in New Brigh-
ton, n. Y.
The Free Will Offering of the Meth
dist church was held at the home OF
7 Mr. and Mrs D. F. Watson, last week
Friday evening. The Glee club from
the Bridgeport High school furnished
music for the evening Games anC
social intercourse were enjoyed
throughout the evening. Refresh
ments we're served. A goOdly sum was
netted for the society. All present en-
joyed the evening and voted it sue
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NEW MILFORD.
BRIEFLY NOTED.

Messrs Root & Calvin, the bicycle
riders who took part in the six day
race IN New York short time ago,
were in town, Saturday. Mr. Calvin
is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs e.
J. Calvin.
The clothing dealers have taken
sensible action in deciding to close
their stores Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday evenings at 6 p. M, com
mencing January Il. The firms who
have signed the agreement are j. f..
Castle, D. McMahan, LaHait &
Thomas. Duncan & Canheld and Ezra
Golden. The New Milford clothiers
are noted for their fine stocks and low
prices and this early closing on three
evenings of the week seems praise
worthy and worthy of imitation by
other merchants.
Unclaimed letters remain at the
postot1ice addressed to Wolf Case (2),
Monroe Chidsey; Antonio Daraoji,
Marie Dwim, Frenciej Gladysreiw-
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ska, Carrie Hill, Walter Sampson,
Varlis Petrowski, Charles A. Porter,
Antoni Peycjwave, Fred Reading, Alb
dalla Sadaka, Charlie Simmons, Gin
seppe Scancarello.-[George H. Jack
son, postmaster.
Henry Adams, building foreman for
G. M. Beach, has had a force of 81
carpenters at work putting up tempo
rary roofs at Ingleside and making
necessary repairs.
Architect Rossiter of New York was
in town on Friday last.
At Druggist Mobiles will. be found
an exceedingly choice Offering in nice
perfumes, in packages and bulk.
The G. H. Booth & Bentley Co. ad.
vertiSe a great mark-down sale of
dressmakers' supplies for the week be.
ginning January II.
The choicest and best in the confec'
tionery and fruit line will always be
found at Charles Provinces on Bank
street. Don't forget to give his store
a call.
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Their guests were Mrs l. n. Thorp,
Mr. and Mrs II. J. McConkey .and son.
John, and Miss Shirley Treadwell.

The date of the lecture of Rev Otis W. Bar
ker. as given on the original schedule that
was made out was Tuesday evening. January
the illustrated lecture in the Town hall by
Herbert L. Bridgman. Secretary of the Peary
Arctic club; and Mr. Barker does not care to
come closely under Mr. Bridgman's shadow.
and he also wishes to clear all other engage
Arctic lecture. tff:t the people may feel
that that lecture is the one thing to go to
during the week. Mr. Barker will. therefore,
speak ''Life's Startling Contrasts in
the week following Mr. nridgman's
lecture. that is on Wednesday
evening. January 81. in the Beach Memorial
Library at So'clock. 1t is of the prIvi-
leges of living in the country. to have time
for getting togeth her in companies like this
and thinking about things worth thinking
about.
The Newtown bee., 1903-01-09
TRUMBULL.

Favoring weather, the first Sabbath
of the year, and the bi-monthly Com
munion service attracted fine con-
gregation, Sunday morning. The pas
tor preached on "Christ as our Exam
pie" The new Sunday school officers
occupied their places, and the prospect
is excellent for good years work.
Next. Sunday morning the pastor S
sermon will be on Gan open door," In
the evening the first of three addresses
cross illustrated by the stereopticon.
1t is said that the illustrations in this
series are the very finest that can be
made. The addresses will be given an
alternate evenings
The Newtown bee., 1903-01-09
ROXBURY.
A PRESENTATION

Monday evening of the present week
large number of the members of the
Congregational church met at the
residence or Edelbert Sanford, giving
him a most complete surprise. A
bountiful collation. was furnished by
the ladies. Singing by the members
of the choir, a solo by Miss Burritt
and piano selections rendered by Mrs
E. W. Seeley and Mr. Sanford were
much enjoyed. Eugene Ward. in his
pleasing manner in behalf of the as
sembled guests, presented Mr. Sanford
with a very substantial sum Of money
in recognition of Mr. Sanford's services
as organist of the. church. Mr. San
ford was deeply touched by their kind
ness to him and thanked them very
cordially The event will long be re
membered by the organist.
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SOUTH BRITAIN,
CHURCH AND PERSONAL JOTTINGS

CHURCH AND PERSONAL JOTTINGS.
Five united with the Congregational
church the first Sunday in the year.
Lewis Stillson and sister, Bessie,
spent Christmas week with their sister
in Waterbury.
Fred kuhne was SO unfortunate as
to lose his old family horse.
Bethuel Treat has new horse
purchased Of parties in Bridgewater.
c. Fl. Stillson, who has been quite
sick with pneumonia, isslightly better.
The Fowler family had quite a
large gathering at their home in the
Purchase, Christmas day.
Mrs Susan Williams is quite sick
with pneumonia. Lena Squires is car
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Imported Brussels Curtains, 3! yds
long, actual value 81; sale price 29S a
pair.
Imported Brussels Curtains, actual
value 4.5O; sale price $50 pair.
Imported Brussels Curtains, actual
value 800: sale price 3.95 a pair.
Imported Brussels Curtains, actual
value 800; sale price $50 pair.
Imported Irish Point Lace Curtains,
actual value 400: sale price 2.95.
Imported Irish Point Lace Curtains,
actual value $50; sale price 4.25.
Imported Irish Point Lace Curtains,
actual value $50; sale price 4.95.
Rutfled Muslin Curtains, sale price
800, SOC, 75c, CSC pair.
Fish Net Curtains, sale price CSC
1.25. 1.5O, 1.75.
Bobbinet Curtains, sale price 1.25
1.5O, LIS. 1.95.
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Carpet Dept.

Prices reduced enough to induce buy
ing for spring.
Velvet carpets, usual Ito quality:
sale price CSC yard, made and laid.
Best 10 wire tapestry carpets, Sc
quality; sale price 75c yard, made and
laid.
Large and complete line of tapestry
brussels, regular CSC quality: sale price
SOC yard.
Lowell ingram; they stand for all
that's best'in ingram: sale PRICE SOC
yd.
Granite and Sultana carpets, 25c I'd.
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BETHEL.
MONEY IN TRAPPING

1t is surprising to see the number Of
fur bearing animals that have been
trapped along the East Swamp brook
and on the wooded hills adjacent.
Prime skunk pelts bring from 81 to
S1.5O each. Fox, raccoon, mink and
muskrat pay well for trapping. A
schoolboy may pick up pelts enough to
furnish himself with bit of spending
money every winter. 1t needs but lit
dry.
The Newtown bee., 1903-01-09
NEWSY GOSSIP,

The academy opened Monday, jan
uary 5, for the winter term, and good
attendance was NOTED, the mump
epidemic having pretty we'll spent its
force among the children.
N. w. Ogden, who has been very i'll
and under the doctors care the past
week, is improving.
The Newtown bee., 1903-01-09
Ribbon Dept.

The most attractive bargains Of the
season.
$500 yards No. 5. I, 9 satin and gros.
grain ribbons, worth 10, Is and 20c:i
sale price &c yard.
1900 yards No. 1916 satin and groS-
grain ribbons, worth 25 and Sc; sale
price &c yard.
$50 yards fancy stripe ribbons, 81
inches wide, worth LAC; price SC I'd.
Lots of all kinds of women's neck
wear, prices cut in half.
The Newtown bee., 1903-01-09
PLATTSVILLE.
CHURCH NOTES.

The following officers were elected last Sun
day in Sunday school for the ensuing year:
Superintendent, G. B. Beers; assistant super
intendent. f. G. Jennings; secretary and
treasurer. Edna Gregory; missionary treasur-
er. FLORENCE Marsh; lady assistant superin-
Charles Sherwood; organist. Bertha Wheeler.
The Newtown bee., 1903-01-09
POVERTY SOCIAL.

The Epworth League will give a Poverty So
cia in the hall. Tuesday evening. January 20.
Every lady who comes must wear calico
dress and the gentlemen wear their old clothes
or pay the penalty. All good clothes forbid
den. Further particulars next week.
The Newtown bee., 1903-01-09
STOP 1T

A neglected cough or cold may lead
to serious bronchial or lung troubles.
Don't take chances when FOley's
Honey and Tar affords perfect security
from serious effects of cold. Sold by
r. II. Beers & Co., Newtown; Belts
\ Belts, Sandy Hook; A. b. Blake
man, BOtSfOrd.
The Newtown bee., 1903-01-09

Sufferers from weak nerves need Iron
Tonic. Try Ramon'S. 1t is rich in
iron and NERVE foods. H. u. Mott.
Newtown; Belts s. Belts Sandy H0Ok3
S. J. Parks, TrumbuIl; w. b. Haw-
ley, Sherman; e. A. Honan, Gaylords-
vile.
The Newtown bee., 1903-01-09

i'll with pneumonia. A trained nurse,
Miss Aida Wemmerus, from Bridge
port is caring for her. DIR Wales is
the attending physician.
The Newtown bee., 1903-01-09

Rugs and Art Squares.
Here's an opportunity to save that's
rarely equalled. A.
9x12 Administers, regular price 200;
sale price 22.50.
S.3x1O Administers, regular price S25;
sale price 1000.
6x9 Administers, regular price $40;
sale price 1900.
9x12 Smyrna, regular price 100; sale
price 22.5O: 9Xl2, special at 1900
The Newtown bee., 1903-01-09
Laces.

Torchon and Oriental laces, worth
8, 10 and 124c, for &c yard.
Hamburg edgings and insertions,
worth SC to 12.c, for SC yard.
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NICHOLS.
METHODIST CHURCH ITEMS.

METHODIST CHURCH ITEMS.
The annual church meeting of the
Ladies' Aid society will be held at the
church on Thursday evening, January
Is. for the report of the secretary and
the election of officers for the year or
any other business that is in order for
said meeting. Also reports of the dol
lar fund. All are cordially invited.
Miss Ruth ,Bene entertained few
A pleasant surprise was given Miss
Elizabeth Curtis, Friday evening, by
a number of friends.
Mrs H. p. Nichols spent few days,
last week. in Bridgeport.
Mr. and Mrs O. B. Plumb entertain
ed relatives, New Years day.
DEATH OF CHARLES B. NICHOLS.
| Charles B. Nichols of Nichols died
January 7, in his Goth year. In the
death Of Mr. Nichols the village of
Nichols loses one of it's most respected
citizens. He leaves daughter, Edythe,
Mrs Charles w. Fairchild. Mr. Mich
OILS was born April 16, 1888, at his pres
possession of the family since pioneer
times. His great-grandfather,. An
drew Nichols, was a native and life.
long resident of this locality. John
Nichols, his grandfather, was also a
NATIVE of this place. Sidney Nichols,
his father, born at the old homestead
December II, 1907, and died April 9,
1867. Mr. Nichols was always interes-
ted in all that concerned the develop
ment of the community and for years
has been leading member of the Con-
gregational church at Trumbull. On
January II, 1870, he was married in
Huntington to Miss Hannah E. Mich
OILS, daughter of Nathan B. Nichols,
who died, February "a. 1899. The flu.
neral will be held on Friday, January
9, at 2 O'Clock, at the homestead in
Nichols.
Lucius G. Nichols, who has been i'll
is now able to be about.
Rev w. T. Gilbert and Miss Nellie
Gilbert were the guests of Mrs N. B.
Curtis Sunday.
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BROOKFIELD.
GRANGE TOPICS.

At the Grange on Monday evening,
of Master and Fl. w. Greene was
elected in his place. The following
committees were appointed:
Music, Mrs G. W. Francis, Mrs f. II.
Beers, Miss L. A. Greene.
Woman's Work, Mrs f. K. Smith,
Mrs H. W. Keller, and Mrs P. B. Haw-
ley.
Entertainment, G. S. Williams, S.
B: Terrill, Mrs e. N. Hawley. Mrs G.
w. Francis and Mrs E. Lake.
Gerald Curtis returned to Colum bia
college, Monday morning; also Mr.
Butler who was a pupil at the Curtis
school IL years ago and is now at
Princeton, returned at the same time
Mr. Buffers home is at Tacoma, Wash.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-12-19
BEFORE THE
PUBLIC EYE
UNEASY IN NEW POSITION.
"Uncle Joe" Cannon Chafes Under
Necessity for Dignity.

"Unele joe Cannon chafes Under
Necessity for Dignity.
Uncle Joe" Cannon confesses to his
personal friends that he sometimes
chafes under the restriction of his Of
flee as speaker of the house of repre-
sentatives. Way down deep in his
heart he feels that he would sometimes
be easier in rough and tumble de-
bate on the floor than in the speakers
chair struggling to WELD the gavel
with solemn dignity and in strict &C
cordance with parliamentary law. "If
| could only use both hands in presid-
iEg over this house." he remarked in
all earnestness, II might handle this
speakership job with more satisfaction
to myself and in a manner more ac-
ceptable to the brethren on the floor.
It's no use, can't do myself Justice
ir talking when am compelled by Gus
tom to keep my hands still. / am i'll
a. ease when l try to strike a digni-
fed attitude with one hand resting on
the book of rules and the other lean
ing on the gavel- | give more thought
to controlling my hands than I do to
what am trying to say"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1903-12-19
Congressman with Doubles

There are a number of doubles in
the national house of representatives
and many amusing mistakes arise as
consequence. Here are some of the
Dromios: Croft of South Carolina and
Badger of Ohio. Thayer of Massachu-
sets and Butler Of Pennsylvania, Rob-
ertson Of Arkansas and Watson of In
diana, Smith of Texas and Hopkins of
Kentucky. Lewis OF Georgia and Mil
Ter of Kansas. Payne Of New York.
who has shaved off his whiskers. is
often taken for ex-Speaker Henderson.
although the latter has not been in
Washington since the ffty.seventh
congress adjourned.