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Schooner RIM Down.

Galveston, Tex, April IA. - The
Southern Pacific steamer Ell Rio ran
down and sank the schooner Margaret
L. Ward 20 miles east of Galveston bar.
Two children of Capt. McKown, Of the
schooner. and one man were lost.
Others of the crew were rescued.
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Vessels Are Free.

Gloucester, Mass, April 14.-Word
has been received here that the Glou-
cester vessels which have been impriS-
oned IN the ice at Bay of Islands, New
foundland, for the last three months,
are now free and on their way to this
port.
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Died ON a Train.

Manhattan, Kan, April 15.-J. j.
Davis, who founded the Manhattan
Mercury in 1884 and who has since
been its editor and proprietor, died
on train en- route home from New
Orleans, where he had been for his
health.
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Postal Receipts Increase.

Washington, April 1.-THE gross
receipts of the postal service for the
quarter ended December 81, 1902,
were s35,223, oe4, and the expenditures
$34,5s6, 400. The receipts showed an
increase of 100000 over the same
quarter a year previous.
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Theater Burned.

Rome, N. Y, April 15.-The WASH
ington theater here, owned by Wal
lace and Gilmore, of Oswego, was de-
stroyed by fire early Tuesday. The
loss is between $125,OoO and $50, 900.
about half covered by insurance.
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River steamer. Wrecked.

La Crosse, Wis, April l5.-The steam
ers Glenmont and Van SAINT were
hurled on rocks Tuesday by IL terrific
wind which swept down the Mississippi
valley. A raft, containing more than
1000 logs and attached to the Glen
mont. went to pieces. No one was in
iured.
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Hiataric schnoI nemoI.h.a

Peoria, ILL.,, April 15.-The historic
Hinman school, made famous by Rob-
ert ]. Burdette, in his story "The
Strike at Humans" is being demol-
ished to make room for row of flats.
Burdette was student at this school
before the war and made it famous in
his writings. It was erected in 1910.
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Acting SuDerdntentIent.

Springfield, ILL.,, April 15.-Charles
P. Gillette has been appointed acting
superintendent for the state institu-
ton for the deaf and dumb at jack
sonville, vice DR.. Joseph C. Gordon,
deceased.
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AId for an Actre...

New York, April 1.-THE testi-
monial performance for Miss Clara
Morris, given at the Broadway thea
ter by the friends and admirers of
the afflicted actress, netted about
$4,000.
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Dr,matic Celtic mead

New York, April 10.-Hilary Bell,
the dramatic and musical critic of the
New York Press, dropped dead in tho
barge Office Thursday. Heart failure is
believed to have been the cause Of
death.
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snow In WisconsIn

Plainfield, Wis. April IA heavy
snowstorm prevailed throughout cen
trial Wisconsin Tuesday. A high
northeast wind blew. drifting the
snow badly. About six inches of snow
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Made Treaty CommiasIaner.

Washington, April 1o.-Consul Gen
eral Goodnow cables from Shanghai
that Sheng has been again appointed
treaty commissioner, the office re-
signed by him some time ago upon
the death of his father.
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Springfield, ILL.,, April 13.-Mrs.
Margaret Leber, aged 81 years, COM
mitted suicide by hanging herself
with a clothes line in barn on her
premises. She was the widow of
Joseph Leber, once prominent in
politics here and wealthy citizen.
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Five Pernon. Killcd.

Gallipolis, o., April 15.-I'hc boiler
of the Charles Bcvans sawmill at
Ruby exploded, killing Charles Bcv-
ans, Richard Houck, Rufus Houck and
two boys named Honck and Got
fridge. Several others were badly in.
i,1red
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ALBERT MUELLER.
Attorney for Mortgage,
3S7 Wabashu Street,
st. Paul, MINI.

THE MINNESOTA TITLE INSURANCE
and Trust Company. Principal office,
Minneapolis, Mimi. Organized in 1885.
Joseph u. Barnes, president; William S.
Jenkins, secretary. Attorney to accept
service In Minnesota: Insurance Com
missioner. Cash capital, $&U.UOU.
INCOME IN 1902.
Total premium income. 1iO14G6
From interest, dividends and
rents ................ .............. 47H374
From all other SOurceS......, 222:3S;
Total incomc... "..................$ 4, O6l &c
DISBURSEMENTS IN 1902
Net paid policy hodcrs...........$ 122.!O
Dividends to stockholders. S74OO
Commissions, salaries, and ex
penscs OF agents. ................ 55597
Salaries OF officers employees
and examiners fees. 1aS19.A4
All other uisburSenents. 1G5l371
Total Observation-Disclosures. 81, Ss5.a2
EXCESS OF Income over disburse-
menus .........................$ 3,116,Oi
ASSETS DEC. 81, 1902
Value OF real estate owned. 79M4S3
mortgage loans ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 2;A .lGS.2O
Collateral loans Observation-Disclosures. 13GO225
Bonds and stocks owned. ...... Syl5,s0
Cash In Office and in bank. ..... 432a3i3
All other admitted uSSetS......,,. lob 1863 90
Total admitted assets.......$ 4S3, l3,. 90
Assets not admitted. Il, 2SO.2O
LIABILITIES
borrowed money observation-disclosures % OOOn0
InlhId claims Observation-Disclosures. 100000
"PooitS ...................... Ivy ,2D6.4i
All other liabilities. 37312.X
Capital stock paid up.............. q, S5O.UO
Total liabilities including capt.
tai ................... ............ $495. 44s.Gs
Surplus beyond capital and other
liabilities, deficit. Observation-Disclosures 123l5GS
RISKS and PREMIUMS, 1902.
Amount at risk beginning of
yehr, Iltle Sc, 7G7, EOS 90
written or renewed during
yclr .........:....... ........... 635. 7510D
Amount at risk end of year.. q, 800, 1890
Losses incurred during the
year ................. ..........., 1221O
BUSINESS IN MINNESOTA IN 1902.
Premiums received, Title .sl4. 014G6
Losses paid Observation-Disclosures, l221O
State of Minnesota,
Department of Insurance
whereas The Minnesota Title In
surance and Trust Company, corpora
ton organized under the laws of Mime
sofa, has fully complied with the pro-
visions of the laws of this State, relative
to the admission md authorization of in
surnncc companies of its class,
Now. therefore, I. the undersigned,
Insurance Commissioner, do hereby
empower and authorize the said above
named Company to transact it's appro-
pirate business Of title insurance in the
state OF Minnesota, according to the laws
thereof. until the thirty first day of Janu-
airy. A. ID. 1904, unless said authority be
revoked or otherwise legally terminated
prior thereto.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed my official seal
at st. Paul. this 31st day Of January, A.
d. 1903.
ELMER II. DEARTH.
Insurance Commissioner.
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Attorney General RESIGNS.

Assistant Attorney General Resigns.
Washington, April 13.-It is an
nounced that Assistant Attorney Gen.
eral James M. Beck rendered his res
ignation to President Roosevelt be-
fore the presidents departure for the
west. He intends to resume the
practice of law in New York city.
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Means Big Increase in Revenue.

Chicago, April 13.-Records in Chi
cago's tax suit for mandamus to COM
pei the board of equalization to assess
railway real estate distinct from it's
right of way are sent to Springfield.
If the city wins it's claim it will benefit
annually about s1,0oo.OOO in revenue,
while the schools will receive nearly
$1,000, 900 more yearly.
Victim of AppendicIfis.
Jacksonville, ILL.,, April 13.-Dr. J. c.
Gordon, superintendent of the Illinois
institution for deaf and dumb, died
Sunday shortly after an operation for
appendicitis.
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YOUNG CHASE RETURNS.
wealthy Lafayette Young Man, Who
Has Been Held in French SAM
ita rium, Arrives In New York.

New York, April 15.-Moscs Fowlc,
Chase, u wealthy young man of La.
fayette, Ind, who was recently found
in q sanitarium near Paris by Consul
General Gowdy, reached here Tues.
day on the steamer Kronprinz Will.
helm from Cherbourg. A tug met the
steamer at quarantine and tool
Chase to Jersey City. The young
man came over under an assumed
name and was met by number OF
friends, who were armed with IL per.
nit from the collector and accom-.
panied by customs officials to facili.
tate the landing of Chase.
Lafayette, Ind, April 15.-Moses
Fowler Chase, the young Lafayetts
millionaire who has been confined in
an insane asylum in Paris for four
years by his aunt, Mrs. Charles II.
Duhme, and who arrived Tuesday in
New York, where he was met by his
father, Fred S. Chase, will arrive In
Lafayette Friday and will be taken
before Judge De Hart, when his
father will make application to be up.
pointed guardian of his sons per.
son. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Duhme,
of Cincinnati, will also be in Lafay.
cite with their attorneys. and will
contest the appointment of Fred S.
Chase, who was recently made guar.
dian of his sons property in Indiana.
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Southern Publishers.

Atlanta, Ga, April 15.--The South.
ern Association Of Newspaper Publish.
ers has been organized here with
representatives present from the
leading newspapers of the southern
states. II. II. Cabanniss, Of the Al.
lanta Journal. was elected president
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KENT.

WHAT FOLKS HAVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT OVER IN MACEDONIA. Mrs Ransom Chase has been visiting her daughter in Woodbury.
 Henry Cummings has been putting new roof on bis house. Kirk, the carpenter of Kent, did the job. Another happy home is Charles Whitney's. It is girl, born March llth, and Charlie is all smiles.
 Moving time brings less changes than usual in this place. Henry Cummings has moved from Kent to his house in Macedonia.
 Fred Bates is moving to Willard Soule's tenement house, in Flander $ district, and will work for MT SOule the coming season.
 Ransom Chase, the sawmill man, is kept busy getting out lumber. Quite a large amount has been purchased by Watson & Morehouse, the lumber dealers of Kent.
 Mrs J. H. Barton has so far recov- cred from her illness as to be around the house again.
 John A. Peters has purchased a new horse of a popular horse and cattle dealer of Kent Furnace.
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MONROE.
BRIEFLY NOTED.


 The infant daughter of MT and Mrs Merwin w. Johnson has been ill with the grip.
 Villain w. Shelton and son are busy saving wood for their neighbors
 Jackie Hazard of Ansonia spent Sun day at home.
 Edwin c. Stevens is spending the week in Hartford.
 The next meeting of the Grange will be in charge of the worthy chaplain, Edward B. CurtiSS, who has prepared a very interesting program.
 Monroe Patrons will turn out in gOodly numbers and visit Farmill Riv- CT Grange of Huntington on Friday evening, April B. 1903. Twist Brothers have purchased a tract of land of J. H. Beard of Shelton. It is situated in the Webb district. Gilbert l.. Brooks registered at the State Capitol in Hartford, last week. A molaSSeS candy pull was given by the scholars in the Eastern school on Monday evening, March 16. The Shelton bargain store of Shelton have large stock of wall paper to select from, and it will surprise you to see their low prices. Notice tn cir advertisement. Representative Edwin c. Shelton has made application through the Ad- jutant-general for pensions for three deserving veterans of the Civil war now residents of this town. Rev MT Goldsborough preached very interesting and instructive ser mon on Sunday .last, taking as his text Awake thou that sleepeSt and arise from the dead.H
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NEW MILFORD.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.
 The celebrated Western Star jubi- lee singers of Cleveland, O., will give concert of vocal and instrumental music at the Methodist church on Thursday evening, March 26, at 8 o'clock. They have high recommen7 dationS from some of the best authori- ties in the West. It will be lossvhot to hear them. Admission p and 15c. They are expected to sing at the church service, next Sunday morning.
 Mrs George L. Taylor is still in Syr- acuse, N. Y., with her brother, who is very ill.
 The barbers having joined the union the Danbury local, No. 175, met on Thursday evening to discuss the rules set forth by Local 175. Very little change was,made as the prices were about the same as already charged. It was voted that on after March 22 all shops close on Sunday:
 For apprecia tive services rendered at the Ingleside school fire Mrs w. D. Black has presented a check for s1oo to the fire company.
 A crowded house welcomed the Crack-a-Jack minstrels, Tuesday even- ing. It was a first class show through out. It is said their gross receipts were about$246.
 Garry Knapp IS on the sick list. Waramaug lodge, No. 67, A. O. U. w., initiated three candidates at their last meeting. John Hannon has been brightening up with paint the front part of the store of Jerome B. Castle.
 In the list of union barber shops re- gently published that of R. B. Cheese man was omitted from the list.
 The White Wing Poultry Farm of Nichols have made arrangements with the Cornell Incubator Manufacturing Co. to handle their goods, and will sell the same at factory prices. The Cor nell incubators won the gold medal, highest award, at the Pan-American Exposition. When you buy an incuba- tor buy Cornell. It is the latest and best and gives best results. Money re- funded if not as represented. It pro- duces the healthiest and most vigor- ous chicks ever obtained by artificial | incubation.
 c. I. Leach, the genial Church street grocer, will start up his peddling wag- ons again for the summer on Monday, March B. He intends to sell strictly for cash, this season, has put prices be- low competition, and will give highest market price for eggs. MT Leach is we'll established, having had six years experience on the road.
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Fine Imported Wash Fabrics, con- prising all the newest novelties. Fine Mercerised Oxfords, soc, 75c yard.
 Printed Piques, 35c, 37sc, soc yard. Basket Cloths, 55c, 37}c yard. Examines, 25c yard.
 800 pieces 36-inch Oxfords in hand some Swivel effects, suitable for Shirt Waists. Made to sell at 25c yard. Our price 17c yard.
 Striped Madras Cheviots. one of the seasons popular fabrics. value 25c; price 15c yard.
 Dimities, Lawns and Batistes in end less variety, lOc, 124c, 19c, 25c, 374c, soc yard.
 800 pieces Domestic Gingbams, 1Oc, l24c yard.
 Left aisle, front.)
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.
THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

THE CONGREGATIONALC CHURCH OPENS
 MARCH 29.
 The new carpets are to be laid in the church to-day; then the pews are to be rubbed over and some slight fin- ishing touches given before the entire work can be submitted by the con- tractors to the Society's committee for acceptance. This will make the date when the church is to be open Sunday, March 29. There is no doubt about it's being opened then, and all the church people can plan to worship in their renovated church home on that day. An invitation will be extended to the Methodists of Sandy Hook to join in the service. Miss May B. Lord, who is soon to take up evangelistic work in town, will speak in the church Sunday evening, March 29, at 7.3O. All Congregational people are invited to put down this date for rally, after the mud, after the stormy Sundays, after the grip.
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Hereafter evening service will be held there as usual.
 Mrs w. Buckhout and son, John, from Irvington, N. Y., were guests of Mrs Sarah RObb,
 Leroy Sherman has recently sold the wood and timber on "A acres of land in Tashua to the Coe Brass Go. of An sonia, who have begun working on it.. more for the same company.
 Granville Cunning is quite poorly.
 D. k. Watson has taken away the fence in front of his house and will further improve the lawn by grading and making terrace towards the front.
 B. B. Sherman will have all of his buildings freshly painted this spring.
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BETHEL.
A POPULAR BUSINESS MAN.

A POPULAR BUSINESS MAN.
 Louis Erdmann, whose picture is in and came to this country in 1888, com ing directly to Danbury where he found employment at DeKlyn's bakery, where he worked 10 years. In 1898 he came to Bethel and in company with MT Elwell bought out the bakery busi- ness here and began business under the
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misunderstanding between the speak CTS. Members of the Williams family were present and sang several selec- tions to the great enjoyment of those present, as it is seldom such a musical treat is given in this place. MT Mcconnell gave a short address and the pastor delivered sermon aft CT which a few moments was given to christian experiences.
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with white collar, soc each.
 Mems Negligee Shirts, collars and cuffs to match, 59c each.
 Boys Negligee Shirts. to be worn white collar. 33c each.
 Mems Negligee Shirts, good patterns, to be worn with white collar, sl each.
 SPECIAL-MenS Negligee Shirts, worn with white collar, worth soc ca. Special 39c each.
 Mems fleece lined, medium weight Ribbed Underwear, drawers doubly seated, soc each. Mems Fancy Socks, 25c, 39c pair. Special line of Fancy Socks at 12ac , pair.
 Mems Suspenders, l2ic pair. Spring Styles in Mems Neckwear, 25c, soc each. (Right aisle, front.)
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RRIDGEWATER.

A TOWN MEETING TO BE CALLED.
 A petition to the selectmen to call a special town meeting to vote to lay a new highway in places or to grade the present highway between the resi- dences of George c. Minor and Mark T. Hatch, also to vote to take advan- tage of the State appropriation for i'm. proved roads, is being circulated.
 NOTES FROM ST MARKS.
 The ladies of St Marks meet with Mrs PonS, the rector's wife, every Thursday afternoon through Lent, to sew for missionary purposes.
 MT Sexton of the Sexton MOnumen- tai works in Bridgeport, was in town one day last week.
 A large flock of wild geese passed over here last Sunday afternoon.
 Four carrier pigeons came to the residence of Mrs Sarah Ruggles during the last snow storm and are still there. They are of uncommon beauty and all though quite tame no one has succeed. ed in catching them to learn the ad- dress on the plate attached to them. c. B. Thompson was in Hartford one day last week.
 Mrs Joseph Greer spent a day in Bridgeport, recently.
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equal. W.S. Plumb has received a
 new supply at prices from Soc to S2.5O.
LONG HILL.
LOCAL TOPICS OF INTEREST.

LOCAL TOPICS OF INTEREST. /
 1t is reported that L. N. Mallett of Tashua is to build new house for AL bert Linton, who is to work for MT Mallett.
 Mrs John M. Haugh of New Bright on, N. Y., is guest, this week, of her mother, Mrs Nathaniel Hall. Mrs Charles Jennings, who has been | ill, is slowly improving. | Wednesday, March 25, the~will be an auction at the residence of the late F. s. Shelton.
 Work is booming at the mine just at present. A large quantity of new machinery has just been received and at present about 27 hands are employ ed. A track is now being laid from the mine to the mill.
 Miss Edna French is suffering from an attack of the grip.
 Miss Nellie Fitzgerald has accepted a position as housekeeper with Otto Frank.
 Patrick Shields of Dalton, Mass, is guest, this week, of his daughter, Mrs P. J. Brennan.
 R. o. Beers is getting up club for trees and shrubs. Anyone wishing to join can do so between now and April l by writing to him and by so doing will be able to get their trees and shrubs at wholesale prices.
 Mrs A. N.- Bronson and daughter, LOIS, of South Britain, are spending a few days, this week, with MT and Mrs R. o. Beers.
 MT and Mrs M. J. McDonough, who 1 have been visiting the past two weeks in Naugatuck and Waterbury, return ed home, Monday. J. H. Wooding of Ansonia took MT McDonough's place at the depot during his absence. Miss Rene Downs is suffering with her eyes and is under the care of Dr Miles of Bridgeport, where she goes twice week for treatment.
 Mrs Samuel Seeley of Tashla, who has been quite ill with the grip, is slowly improving.
 The friends here of Miss Christina Keuhne of Boston will be glad to learn that she is improving in health.
 The housekeeper for John Fulford, who has been in New Haven for a number of days, has returned.
 Thomas McQuinn will move April l to the William Squires place, which he has recently purchased. Irving Patterson of Tashua has moved his family to Bridgeport.
 Miss Lillian Barlow spent a few days here, last week, attending to some re- pairs on her home.
 Robert Lynch has accepted a posi- tion at the mine.
 Miss Lillian Barlow has purchased the Point house.
 Miss Nettleton recently visited her friend, Miss Mae Mallette.
 Miss Fannie Walker is working in Halligan's millinery store, Bridgeport.
 Mrs Libby, who was so badly burned short time ago, while lighting fire, is able to be out again. Patrick Brennan, section fore man, has very hard cold. l. s. Coan was in town, Sunday.
 Remember we are headquarters for all kinds of garden tools. Spading forks, roc, solid steel, long handled, 1 round pointed shovels roc. Hoes 25 | and BOG. Segment corn planters SIPS. Fresh stock of garden seeds; nice solid l onions 25c a peck.-[W. N. Hurd, the 1 grocer, at Long Hill. Arthur Plumb and family of Trum- bull were guests over Sunday of MT and Mrs G. M. Bennett.
 The hall which has been undergoing repairs is now completed and is great ly improved. Service was held there last Sunday evening for the first time.
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White Wash Fabrics.

A splendid showing of the popular fabrics for Shirt Waists-and at the lowest figures ever quoted for such very desirable material. 4o-inch White Lawns. lOc, 12s, 15c, 18c, POO yard.
 India Linons, 10c, 12}c, 15c, 2Oc, 25c yard.
 Persian Lawns, 15c, POO, 25c, BOG, 35c yard.
 Fancy Stripe Lawns, 124, 15c yard. Plain Oxfords, 25c, 29c yard. Plain Cheviots, 12}c yard. Piques, 17c, 2Oc, 2tc yard. Long Cloth by piece of F yards, 1.35, 1.5O, 1.75 yard.
 Main floor, rear.)
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METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

REV MIR FRENCH NOT TO RETURN
 ANOTHER YEAR.
 Only two more Sundays before con- ference. Rev MT French does not cx- pect to be returned another year.
 The New York East conference con- mences it's session in South Norwalk, April 1, presided over by Bishop Good sell. There are nearly 300 ministers Tn this conference, and the session will continue week or more.
 It is expected that Mrs Lake will lead the Christian Endeavor meeting, next Sunday evening.