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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-18

ing clerk. No. certainly not. The clerk
read them all himself. It took quite
a, while, but he ~dasn'tv fudge or renig.
because Representative Stavely Of
Usage was on the spot. and had his
eagle eye on the whole works. The
reading clerks will not forget Mr..
Seavely of Usage for quite while.
The sad case of Representative f G.
Croker is freely discussed in and about
the house. It seems that Mr. Croker
is under surveillance of Steve Cave. ser
genat-at-arms- Mr.. Croker went home
to spend Sunday. He lives out in Chase
county. and Strong City is his railroad
station. When it was time for him 10
come back, he discovered that Mr.. J G.
Harrington. a big rancher and brother
ln-laW of the Lantry brothers, was go
ing his way. j. e, Topeka They met at
the Strong City depot Monday evening,
and while waiting for No 6, Croker dis
covered that he was a-hungered- Ne
thinks a pair of sandwiches could find a
happy home in my system" said Mr..
Croker. therefore I VIII HE me to the
lunch foundry beyond. and return in
time to catch the train. Then viii we
journey hence"
But the Strong City sandwiches are
not the kind to submit to boiling. They
positively refuse to be converted into a
quick meal, so when Mr.. Harrington
climbed aboard the train he was not
accompanied by the Chase county repre-
sentative.
Upon his arrival in the Kansas me-
tr0poIis Mr.. Harrington hastily sent a
telegram to one Croker OF Strong City
Report at once to ergeant-at-arrns. IT
read and explain absence" The effu-
sion was signed Speaker" Croker
was troubled in spirit. He at once wired
Steve Cave that the delay was unavoid-
able and he would never do it again
Then he came to Topeka as fast as pos
sible, and reported as directed Mean
while Cave had been seen by Earring
ton and was loaded. He told Mr..
Croker that his offense was almost I'M
pardonable. and that it was his painful
duty 70 put him under arrest Croker
protested that circumstances over
which he had no control. etc etc. but
succeeded only in securing a temporary
parole pending a decision as TO his
p1nishment Mr. Croker fixed things
today by buying q barrel of apples for
the benefit Of the house
Governor Bailey IS receiving numerous
requests from different portions of the
state in regard to the investigation of
the state asylums. These unreasona BILE
people want to taboo the ancient recrea-
ton known to asylum attendants as
Kill the unfortunate These petition
ers do not seem to realize that the life
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-18
Generals Move Up.

Washington. Feb 1S-The following
nominations were sent TO the senate
today Brigadier General J. c. Breck-
enridge inspector general. to be major
general April H. vice Major General r.
2 Hughes. Brigadier General NJ T
I.udington auartermaSter general TO be
major general. vice Breckenridge. TO be
retired. Brigadier General James F.
Wade. to be major general, vice L.ud-
inEton, to be retired
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-18

rule that directors of corporations can
not legally enter into contracts where
they viii be specifically benefited with
out the knowledge or consent of stock
holders This knowledge and consent
exis/d in the case at hand The opin-
lon also says that when the bylaws of
a corporation adopted in pursuance of
authority conferred by the state provide
that d majority vote by the stockholder
meetings shall be binding on a corpora
ton. every sUockhOlder is bound by the
results of such Meeting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-18

Of an asylum attendant would be IN
bearably monotonous if this little diver
sion was taken from them It IS all
that prevents their untimely death by
ennui These petitioners forget the in
terests of the asylum employees on the
simple grounds that they think patients
should be properly cared for and pre-
served alive. until cured of their malady
or removed by natural death 1t
would seem that the citizens of this
state ina CINE that the institutions of this
state which are kept up by the taxes
they pay. are intended for a refuge. and
not a living hell with all kinds OF un-
speakable brutality thrown in Instead
OF considering the welfare of the at
tendants. they wish TO curtaiI their in
nocent pleasures TO something short Of
homicide
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He Didn't Want Water.

St Louis. Mo. Feb. 1s.-Because he
refused a glass of water. Thomas But
Ter. a laborer, is lying dead at the
morgue with a bullet wound in the
heart Andrew I4aumer, a barkeeper
who offered the water and then shot
Butler when he threw it on the floor
Is under arrest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-18

Concord. ~ H.. Feb. 1S-The hearing
on the petition for the extradition Of
former Mayor Aues of Minneapolis
was today postponed until tomorrow
upon request of counsel for Mr.. Ames-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-18

New Orleans. La. Feb 1s-The
United States battleship Texas crossed
the bar early this morning On her way
up the river.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-18
SEEN BY A NOVICE
How Things Are Run in ssThe
House"
Mr.. StaVely Who Watched the
Reading Clerks.
JOKE ON MR.. CROKER.
Representative from Chase Was
Nearly Arrested.
It Was All Because He Missed
His Train.
JOKE ON MIR. CROKER.

They do things differently in the
house. The large greasy looking loco
motive does not run over things with a
dull crunching sound. Seven dozen re-
porters, pages, janitors. ct eetera, do
not read in alleged chorus when numer-
Gus bills get ahead Of the regular read
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-18
Night Cap Ban At Arion Ian

Given by the Up-to-Date club. Friday
eve. February 20. 1908. Admission. 15g-
Ladies are requested TO bring two night
cans. Members and friends cordially
invited.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-18

Is it a burn2 Use Dr. Thomas Eclee-
tric oil A cut2 Use DR.. Thomas
Electric OIL at your druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-18

city Ticket Office, Union Pacific
Railroad. 525 kansas avenue.
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nitely postponed, owing to the death ol Herbert Bennett.
WEST BEDDING.

LOCAL NEWS JOTTlNGS.
 The Epworth League meeting was held as usual on Tuesday evening. James Knapp was the leader.
 Benjamin Griffin of Danbury spent Sunday with George Bronson.
 Charles Bronson filled his ice house, Friday and Saturday of last week, for the season.
 Mrs G. E. Carter has returned from nursing in Bethel to her home at this place.
 MT and Mrs Frederick Griffin spent Sunday with Mrs Griffin's parents in Mill Plain. The Ladies' Aid society sociable that was held last Thursday evening was perfect success, netting the so- ciety over $lO.
 Miss Louise Stone of this place has gone to New Milford to work at dress making.
 A few friends of the Misses Stone of Long Ridge gathered at their resi- dence on Friday evening of last week and passed an enjoyable evening play ing ping pong.
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nesday, Rev NIT Gorton coming from New Haven to conduct the services. Mrs JudSon's brother, Burton RuggleS, was unable to get here from his home in Missouri.
 Several of the ice houses in town were filled last week with ice 10 inches thick and said to be of excellent quali- ty.
 Paul Smith from Kent has been the guest Of his brother, Harry Smith.
 Several from town attended the fu- neral of Ellis Thomas in Roxbury, last week Thursday.
 J. E. Pitcher entertained friend from New York City part of last week
 Frank Burnham, whose sad deat tn occurred in Danbury. last week, was a resident of Bridgewater for many years and had a number of relatives in town.
 Henry c. Sanford from New Haven was at his residence in town. part of last week.
 Farmers improved the sledding to the utmost, last week, drawing ice and wood. Plenty of ice remains in the streets, bidding the unwary be cau- tiOuS.
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
PLATTSVILLE.

HOYDEN's HILL AND VICINITY. Mrs c. A. Jennings has returned from visit with her daughter in EaStOn.
 Miss Grace Wisner is visiting rela- tives in New York City and New Jer- sey.
 MT anu Mrs William Relyea have re- turned from pleasant visit with rel. atives and friends in Torrington.
 The Ladies' club held a pleasant meeting at Mrs E. B. Sherwood's, last Wednesday, with fair attendance and several visitors. The next meet ing will be with Mrs Richard Knapp, the 11th of February, in the evening. There will be souvenirs for the mem- bers, something in the literary line, and good time generally. The small sum of five cents will he asked for lunch.
 L. A. Jennings and D. B. Sherwood have sawed up their cord wood for home use with horse power and saw attachment.
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TRINITY CHURCH.

l THE MOUNTAINEERS OF NORTH CARO- LIMA.
 The mountain region of western | North Carolina, eastern Tennessee and eastern Kentucky is interesting | to many of us as health resort for in- valids, and we have read the stories of | Egbert Craddock, which delneate the character of the inhabitants of that | region so near to our great cities, and yet so remote from the influence of
 modern civilization. The religious lected people is not less interesting; and the efforts which are being made
 by various religious bodies to educate, civiliZe and enlighten them forms one of the most attractive chapters in the history of modern philanthrOpic work.
 A missionary among these mountain | eerS, Rev w. HughSOn, ArchdeacOn of
 the diocese of ASheville, will deliver addresses on this subject in Trinity church on Friday of this week. In | order to give all an opportunity to
 hear him there will be two meetings, r. the first in the afternoon at o'clock, 7.3O o'clock. The Woman's Auxiliary of Trinity parish are this winter do-
 ing work in behalf of MT HughSon's mission, and these addresses will es- pecially interest tbem. But his ad- dresses will be of equal interest to members of other religious bodies, some of which, notably the Congrega- tionalists, are doing a splendid work in the same field. It was Mir Hugh sons expressed wish that these should be invited to be present that they may realize the importance of this work
 for humanity and religion. The serv- ices will consist of brief prayers and missionary hymns which all can sing; and an offering will be taken for MT Hughson's work. All are cordially in- vited.
 The next parish sociable will be held at the rectOry on next week WedneS day evening. The last one was most enjoyable occasion and it is hoped large number will be in attendance. The Mount Pleasant branch of the WOman's Auxiliary meets next week Wednesday afternoon at Mrs A. w. Peck'S.
 Meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary next week Thursday afternoon at the reCtOry.
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college, the library, the refectory and the guests chambers, all elegantly adorned with portraits of popes, en- perors and princes. The church is one of the largest and mos: magnificent in Switzerland and will hold 5000 people. There are four great organs in it's gal leries, and there are numerous chapels.
 Dr Parker described in detail the magnilicence of the interior and said the chief object in the church was the holy chapel, over the altar of which stands St Meinrad's statue of the Vir- gin, which has survived all conf1agra- tions and desolations for 1000 years. The statue is of wood, life-size, massive and black as ebony. The Virgin holds on her left arm the Holy Child, as black as the Virgin. On the heads of mother and child are crowns of gold, set with precious stones. This is ''Our Lady of the Hermits," before whose image myriads of people have devout- ly knelt in prayer, among them many of the princes and nobles of the earth. Pilgrims visit the shrine almost daily from all over the world and the aver age annual number of communiOns in
 the church for the last 300 years ha s
 been 15O,000.
 Dr Parker described scenes in the church when he visited it, the great crowds, the singing, etc., and said that
 it is never destitute of worshipers. 1.Ei in6n in
 clesiastical merchandise and one of
 the large stores in that business has
 branches in this country. After dwell-
 ing on the impression the faith of the
 pilgrims made on him, pr Parker
 said it was not in his heart to criticiSe
 the sincerity, earnestness and devout-
 ness of the worshippers whom he saw,
 and of which he could entertain no doubt. "I sometimes wonder whether
 all our truest worship has not it's roots down in that simple and com mon faith in God and Christ which underlies all our various diversities o1
 more superficial belief. l believe we l might, if we would, learn much O. , great value from our Roman Catholic , brethren Where can 1 see such : f. children's $ service in our churches as
 saw at Einsiedeln? Those people ar loyal to their church, and who doe I not honor them for it? They go t. S the services, not from compulsion no f from fear, but because they want t. s go, and feel that it is their duty ant - privilege to do so. If their faith I somewhat misdirected and misplaced - it is living and strong faith: and l quite as acceptable to God, suppose $ as a weak, inactive faith that is right { ly directed and placed. .''-[Courant.
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DODGlNdTOWN.
PERSONAL BRIEFS.

l.. c. Nicholson of New Fairfield has been recently entertained at G.. E. Reeds.
 Miss Minnie Reed has been quite ill, threatened with pneumonia.
 Byron Crane of Danbury passed Sun- day. the guest of his parents, MT and Mrs George Crane.
 Miss Frances and Theodore Boards ley are quite ill with erysipelas.
 George Miller of Bethel has been the guest of his daughter, Mrs J.W. Behn.
 Mrs E. E. Ferry has recently visited relatives in Hattertown.
 William Behn passed last week in Bethel, the guest of his uncle, Fred erick Miller.
 Miss Louise Morton Platt has been confined at home, suffering from a se' we're cold. Mrs Lucy A. Beardsley remains about the same. There seems to be no improvement in her condition. Mrs l. w. Andrews is quite ill, suffer l ing from severe cold. Mrs William Whitehead has beer seriously indisposed, but is slowly re covering.
 The young people have been enjoyin! the fine skating on their new skating rink.
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EINSlEDELN'S MONASTERY.
THE SHRINE AND ITS SURROUNDINGS
 DESCRIBED BY DIR PARKER.

Rev Dr D. F. Parker of the South church gave an interesting story of "Einsiedeln, Its Monastery and Shrine," at the January meeting of the Mems League of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Colt Memorial hall, Hartford, last week Thursday evening. The vote of thanks rendered him expressed the appreciation of his audience for the interesting address. Rev George T. Linsley presided and presented Dr Parker to the audience, expressing the hope that he might be permitted to serve his people as long as Dr Parker had his.
 Dr Parker said that he had visited the scene of his story three times, the last time last summer in company with Mrs Parker. Einsiedeln is about "A miles southeast of Zurich, in Switzer- land, and is reached by an hours sail on the lovely lake of Zurich and a pretty ride by rail to the village, "In the Dark Woods.' as it is called. It is famous for it's old monastery and the still older statue of the Virgin Mary. It is little visited by tourists but is the scene of pilgrimages by many thousands from all over Europe and other parts of the world. Dl Parker described the scenery around the village and then told of the mon
 astery and the church. They have { l united frontage of 450 feet, whicl . E1n Of 7 place. The church, with it's two tai
 towers, is the central portion of tn
 frontage and the two wings of tn
 great monastery on the east and wes
 are 5l6 feet long.
 The monastery was founded by on
 Meinrad, afterwards St Meinrad,
 Benedicte monk, who had among hi
 choicest possessions curious statue c S the Virgin Mary and child, which wa ;. given to him by the Abbess Hide
 garde, daughter of a king, and is sti Q there, known as 'Our Lady of the Hel
 mits." It is the object of unbounde
 veneration, for it's sanctity and it S miraculous virtues. St Meinrad bull > there about the year S46, and the yea
 1861 was the 1000th anniversary of tn II saints death. The first monster IT. was destroyed by fire in 1929 and r. l467 and in 1577 fire destroyed su, 70 cessive mOnasteries In 17O4 tn ,s foundations of the present monster If were built. It is pile of building le covering space 450 by 516 feet, tt of church occupying the central portio W of the facade, and is built of gra
 stone. It encloses four courts or ga
 dens. In these buildings are the al pr bots chambers, the monks cells, tt
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LITCHFlELD COUNTY.
BRIDGEWATER.
NEWS IN BRIEF.

Miss Marie Moore has been in Bridge port for few days visiting friends.
 w. J. Greer has moved into Arthur Sturdevant's house and will have charge of his farm.
 Eli Sturdevant and daughter, Helen. started for Little Rock, Ark, last week Wednesday,, where they will spend the winter with Arthur Stur- devant. Mrs Charlotte Peck is caring for the house in their absence.
 Mrs w. W. Welton spent few days in Plantsville, last week, the guest of her sister.
 MT and Mrs Edward c. Randall are the owners of large tiger cat which is fine one. It is two years old and weighs 15 pounds and measures three feet from tip to tip. It can stand on it's hind legs and eats off from the table. The cat is great hunter. Miss Nellie Moore of Bridgeport was the guest of her sister, Miss Marie, last week.
 Matthew Stone is doing carpenter work in New Milford for Duncan X Garfield.
 Mrs W. w. Melton, Wooster Treat and Frank Hawley attended the State Grange meeting in Hartford, last week. : Mrs Edward c. Randall visited friends in Bridgeport, few days last week.
 The funeral of Mrs Melissa Ruggles Judson, who died January 9, at the residence of Lee Dickenson in Treat district, was attended last week We'd
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DOMESTIC TROUBLES.

= It is exceptional to find a family where there are no domestic ruptures occasionally, but these can be lessened by having Dr Kings New Life Pills around. Much trouble they save by their great work in stomach and liver troubles. They not only relieve you, but cure. 25c at R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney; Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook; drug stores.
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New Haven County, had his bond at tached in the sum of $500 as the in- stance of R. Randall Davidson, jeweler, for damages for making an illegal sci zure of property and holding the same contrary to law, at his store PA Main street. The case is called before Judge Gager of the Superior court, holdeh at New Haven, February ?.
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CITIZENS.
 The committee appointed at the an nual meeting of the NewtOwn Library Association held meeting on MOn- day evening of this week and discus sed at length the law of the state re- lating to Free Public Libraries and the steps which it would be necessary to take in order to make the law ef- fective in our town. They considered the practica bility of esta blishing dis tributing stations in the different cen terS of population, and the use which might be made of our valuable library in the work of the High School. They also looked carefully into the matter of the expense to the town and how it would affect the individual taxpayer, as we'll as the help which would be granted by the State appropriation. The committee are of one mind as to the need and benefit of this movement in giving free books to all our people old and young. But before making report to the Library Association, they wish to find the sentiment of the people on this measure, to get all the Suggestions and criticisms which may be offered. In fact, as this is public measure, they wish to have the public say how they feel about it and get their advice A public meeting will, therefore, be held in the Library on Saturday evening, January 3l, at 7.3O o'clock and it is hoped that all who are interested will be present.
 James H. George,
 Allison P. Smith. Co,;+,
 D. G: Beers. Commit'ee'
 A. M. Tibbetts.
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GEORGETOWN.
DEATH OF HERBERT BENNETT.

DEATH OF HERBERT BENNETT.
 The Methodist church was crowded to it's utmost capacity .on Sunday af- ternoon at the funeral of Herbert Ben- nett, who died on Wednesday evening, January IA, at his home on Portland avenue, of phoid-pneumonia. The deceased was we'll and favorably known in this vicinity, being employed as machinist by the Gilbert & Bennett Go. He belonged to the Foresters and the members of that organization at tended the funeral in body. He was an active member of the Methodist church and will be greatly missed in church and community. The deceased leaves widow, his father, William Burr Bennett of Bethel, and brothers and sisters. Among the numerous floral offerings were noticed a maltese cross from the Epworth League; floral pillow marked, 'Our Shopmate'; pill low marked "Dear Husband''; fiat bouquet of roses and carnations from MT and Mrs J. w. Ferris; wreath of wax Howe rs from MT and Mrs HelmuS. The pallbearers were selected from the Foresters. Rev R. J. Beach officiated at the services. The interment was at Branchville.
 Mrs George Albin is confined to her bed by an attack of bronchitis.
 Master John Foster, is sick with pneumonia but is reported to be gain ing and his many friends hope he will soon be we'll.
 Fred Foster is confined to his home by an attack of the grip.
 Mrs Edith Foster was unable to pre- side at the organ at the Methodist church on Sunday owing to sickness, and Miss Elsie Bennett played in her place.
 Mrs George Patterson has been con- fined to her home by sickness.
 Mrs Avent of Branchville is reported as on the sick list.
 Sarah Bennett is confined at home by illness.
 Burr Mills is suffering with a severe attack of lumbagO.
 George Mills is quite sick with chills and fever.
 The many friends of Eddie Beers will be glad to know of his full recovery to health.
 The graphophone entertainment to have been given at the Methodist church on Friday evening last, by MT Comstock of Bethel, has been indeti-
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MASONIC NOTES.

NEW OFFICERS OF HIRAM CHAPTER,
 R. A. M. At the Stated convOcation of Hiram chapter, No. l, last week Wednesday. the following officers were installed by Past c. II. P. John L Sanford II. F., William Howard Wakelee. K., George c. Tugnot. S., Philo Nichols. c. H., John L. Sanford. Secretary, James M. Blackman. R. A. C., Ammon Tavlor.
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At the instance of R. Randall Davidson, Sheriff Spencer of Seymour served papers on, and attached proper ty to the value of Sl, 400 belonging to $. w. Smith of Ansonia, for damages to business and illegal attachment of his jewelry store on Main street. The case is called before Judge Gager of the Superior court, holden in New Haven, February ?.
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Dark Hair

We mean all that rich, dark color your hair used 90 have. If it's gray now, no matter; for Ayers Hair Vigor al- ways restores color to gray hair. And cften it makes the hair grow very heavy.
 sl. All druggists. JIG. AYEK CO.,, Lewe:!, s:css
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Plincy Squires of New Milford has sold nice black horse to Michae kccnan of Hawleyville.
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Herbert Lowell of New Haven was the guest on Sunday of Mir and Mrs E. S. Lowell
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Mrs F. s. Lowell has been on the sick list for few days.
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Homer T. Peck, deputy sheriff fo
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Ten Pages.
TOWN TOPICS.
SHALL WE HAVE A FREE PUBLIC
 LIBRARY?
425O
 GOO

QUESTION WHICH STRONGLY AP- PEALS TO THE PUBLIC SPIRIT OF OUR CITIZENS,
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Si. AT. druggists.