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The Newtown bee., 1903-06-26

"Mamma," said little Marguerite, when the family and the visitors from the country had sat down to breakfast, "is it true that people who snore have bad consciences? I read in one of my books that they do.' "I don't know, dear Perhaps they have. What makes you ask such a funny question:"
 ''I! was just thinking, if it's true Aunt Susan must at least have killed somebody once" ."-[ Chicago Record Herald.
The Newtown bee., 1903-06-26

If you are intending to purchase fire works for the Fourth of July, do not fail to see the stock at The K. E. Beach Co. $ store, as they have one of the largest and best assortments in town. Having both wholesale and retail trade, they are enabled to handle fire
The Newtown bee., 1903-06-26

Clarence Giddings, son of MT and Mrs Ammi Giddings of Sherman, was in town, Monday. and was entertained at dinner by Frank Wright.
The Newtown bee., 1903-06-26

Don't look fur consistency in hu- man natur'. We all want half holi- day on Saturday, an ebery Sunday off, an yit we expect de hens to kep right on layin' fur seben full days a week. Detroit Free Press.
The Newtown bee., 1903-06-26
Does Your Roof Leak t?

Do you know that we han dle the best Roof Cement and Paint made? the SILK FIBRE" brand. This combines the greatest toughness with elasticity. owing to it's peculiar fibre, (which is not found in other makes,) and adher s firmly to metal, slate and glass. It never grows brittle but expands or contracts with the roof in summer or winter. Ifyour roof leaks a little you can fix it your self and then touch 1t up with Roof Paint. You can make your roof secure at a very trif ling cost-cheaper than having it leak. Ev- erybody who has used 1t says 1t Is O. K. That's a good record,
The Newtown bee., 1903-06-26

During the summer kidney irregu- larities are often caused by excessive drinking or being overheated. At tend to the kidneys at once by using Foley's Kidney Cure. Sold by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Betts & Betts, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Bots ford.
The Newtown bee., 1903-06-26

The household goods of H. B. Mott were moved to Bridgeport, Monday. James B. Nichols and Stanley Black man furnished teams to transport fhonn
The Newtown bee., 1903-06-26

works to better advantage than most stores. Nothing butOirst-class goods kept and you will find it to your ad- vantage to call. Remember the place, 962 Main street, Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1903-06-26

On the first indication of kidney trouble, stop it by taking Foley's Kid ney Cure. Sold by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Betts & Betts, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Bots ford.
The Newtown bee., 1903-06-26

MT and Mrs James T. Miner we're in New Milford, Monday. They passed Sunday in Litchfeld.
The Newtown bee., 1903-06-26

Hazel Sherwood.
 Recitation, "Uncle David's Summer Boarders," May Wakeman.
 Dialogue, "1SO3-19O3."
 Class exercise, "Good bye to School" !"
 Song, "Ho! Ho! Vacation Days are Here," school.
 Remarks by Rev R. H. Sherman.
 Distribution of presents.
 Minnie Sherwood received the prize in the first class for spelling; Mary Fer ris prize in second class for spelling; Fanny Wade the prize for not being absent day in the whole year. The teacher was also kindly remembered by many of her pupils.
The Newtown bee., 1903-06-26

Rev o. w. Barker was in New York City the first of the week.
The Newtown bee., 1903-06-26

Mrs l.. D. Pike and son of Br dgeport are visiting Mrs John G. Gay.
The Newtown bee., 1903-06-26
MONROE.
MISS TWIST-MR BIRDSEY.

MISS TW lST-MR BlRDSE1.
 A very pretty wedding took place, Wednesday evening, June IT, at 7.3O in the Congregational church, Rev G. Herbert Johnson officiating. The bride was Miss Emile Twist of this place and the groom George K. Bird sey of Huntington. The bride looked very lovely. Her costume was a travelling suit of mixed blue: She car ried bouquet of white roses. The maid of honor, Miss Jessie Hollister of Brooklyn N. Y., was also prettily gowned and carried pink roses. Charles Brownson of Bridgeport ot1iciated as best man and Messrs Mallory, Wllkin- son, Dimon and Edward Twist, broth CT of the bride, were ushers. Mrs Frederick Sears presided at the organ in her usual efficient manner. The church was tastefully decorated by friends of the bride with daisies, ferns and roses, daisy chains being lOOped whenever possible and large bank of ferns and daisies faced the bridaI,pa MT and Mrs Birdsey left immediate ly after the ceremony for tour of sev- eral weeks duration.
 Mrs A. Goldsborough is visiting her sisters in PortcheSter.
 Miss Florence Beers of Stratford IS with Hobart B. BeardSley.-
 MT and Mrs Albert FOhrenbach, Jr.
The Newtown bee., 1903-06-26

Harold Candee's condition remains much the same.
 T. HOsman has fine lot of potatoes about four acres in all. Those planted ear >St are in blossom.
 Miss Margaret E. Corbett left town for her home at South Hingham, Tues day morning.
 c. w. Wakeman found a swarm of bees, one day this week. M. Gay, who works in Bridgeport, spent Sunday here with his mother. Miss Winnie FantOn gave her school children picnic at her home, one day this week. Morris Davis, who has been on the sick list, is much better. Interesting Children's day exercises
The Newtown bee., 1903-06-26

VOTES TO MAKE NEEDED REPAIRS ON
 THE SCHOOL BUILDING.
The Newtown bee., 1903-06-26
AS PETUCK AND VICINITY.

AS PETUCK AND VICINITY.
 The pupils of the Gilbert Town school held there closing exercises at Center Street hall, Friday evening, June 19. They presented the operetta "Red Riding Hood' in very pleas ing manner with the following cast:
 Red Riding Hood, Lillian Wakeman. Mamma, Mrs J. E. Hill.
 Hugh, the woodman, Albert Gay.
 Wolf, Willie Wakeman.
 Bluebells, l3 small pupils.
 Rose, Maude Merwin.
 Buttercup, Lulu Patrick.
 Robin, Harold Merwin.
 Concealed chorus, Misses Wood and Pa, rack.
 The second part of the program con- sisted of speaking as follows:
 Bashful Zelia, Jennie Abbott.
 Orrin's Pocket, Orrin Patrick.
 Being a boy, Dwight Fanton.
 A Little Girls Speech, Lillie Gay.
 I've got to go to School, Arthur Lob dell.
 My Books, Lulu Patrick.
 When I am Big, George Parker.
 Doll Drill, Seven little girls.
 Songs, Roy and Lillie Gay.
 Cobblers, Five boys.
 A Little Boys Troubles, Morris Ab- bott
 Three Little Toadstools, William Merwin, Harry Abbott, Ralph Par trick. Six Little Pigmies, Six boys. My Little Speech, Little Agnes Ab- bolt. Real Elocution, Prof Herbert Lob- dell.
 His pupils, Dwight Fanton, Ernest Lobdell, Morris Abbott, Orrin Par | trick. Vacation Time, Richard O'Donnell. During the short intermission while the pupils were preparing for Mother Goose Drill, Albert Gay sang several solos. The program concluded with a | farewell address by Eva Sturges. Al though the weather was very unfavor' able the attendance was fair and the sum of five dOllalS was realized, which will be used to purchase books for the | 1ihrarV
The Newtown bee., 1903-06-26

celebrate the 18th anniversary of their marriage on Wednesday evening, June I7, by a gathering of relatives and friends. A fine collation. was served and the occasion was one of much en- joyment.
The Newtown bee., 1903-06-26

MIDDLE DISTRICT HAS ITS AN-
 NUAL SCHOOL MEETING.
The Newtown bee., 1903-06-26
BAPTIST CHURCH INTERESTS.

Children's day exercises at the church will occur on June 28, if the weather is favorable.
The Newtown bee., 1903-06-26
LYONS PLAINS.

LOCAL NEWS OF INTEREST. Albert Gerhardt spent Sunday the guest of his parents.
 Mrs F. Silliman of Bridgeport has been a guest at the home of MT and Mrs l.. R. Hoyt. Miss M. B. Hoyt has also been their guest. .s
 IN. Thorpe from the Soldiers home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-19
Payment of Poll Taxss.

One more month remains in which poll taxes may be paid. All poll taxes due and payable since 1901 must be paid by or before February 1 in order to preserve the electoral rights of the citizen, and enable him to vote in primary or in the November cleo tion of the present year. A citizen from whom poll taxes stand due after Feb ruary stands disfranchised, and that, too by his own act.
 close up to 12 cents there is little ex- cuse for neglecting or refusing to pay a poll tax It is but s1.50, and the money goes to the support of the pub lie schools. No citizen should refuse to contribute $150 a year towards the maintenance of the public schools of this state. Such a payment carries with it the right to vote-the right to De lull ClllZen.
 This subject should receive great attention throughout this state until February 1. Too many Alabamians stand disfranchised. Too many can not yoto at all. A man who cannot vote is ;.pt to take no interest in pub lie affairs, and thus the state is hurt at the very fountain head of power. The voters control Alabama, and it should become the duty of all to urge every citizen to pay his poll taxes be- fore February 1 next. Alabama does not want a body of disfranchised citi- zens who are duly registered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-19

supply of labor can be augmented speedily and sufficiently to meet the worlds demand for cotton. The sub ject is, however, one of deep import ance, not only to the south, but to the nation, and the industrial world. The labor problem is difficult. but the need of more labor is so great that we need not doubt a solution will be found. Where labor can be remuneratively employed labor will come, and the Italians are as anxious to earn good money as any other people. The eli mate of the south suits them, and doubtless we will soon see them sDrinkled over the south earnestly en- gagged in the production of the f1eecy staple
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-19
Secession of Panama.

The revolt of Senator Hoar, and the outspoken declarations of Senator Cor man make it plain that the senate can not be run over by the White House, and that the facts in connection with the setting up of the republic of Pan. anna must be disclosed. The unwar ranted and unprecedented speech oi Assistant Secretary Loomis before the Quill club in New York has brought things to a crisis
 Let us hope the senate will stand firm until the truth, the whole truth, is told in relation to Panama. At pres ent all the inside facts are kept con cealed, and the public has no official knowledge of the part this govern ment took in establishing Panama. There is a widespread belief that the administration inspired the entire af- fair, and gave the secession leaders as- surances that emboldened them to act as they did.
 What is wanted is the entire story from start to finish. The senate is en- titled to all the facts connected with the setting up in moment of Panama. It must have them if it Is to act on the pending treaty intelligently and con scientiously. MT. Hoar demands them in order that the national honor may be maintained. He did not hesitate to compare the conduct of the United States on the isthmus to policeman who would manacle and hold person about to be attacked for robbery, and would then insist on having the spells of the theft delivered to himself, and MT. Hoar is lifelong republican, rep resenting Massachusetts in the senate. When republicans talk that way it is high time for democrats to get to- gether and stand for national honor even If there be second Napoleon in the White House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-19
MIR. HoARs AUTOBIOGRAPHY.

From the Atlanta Constitution
 One of the most engaging and informing books of personal recollections issued in many years Is Senator Hoar's "Autobiog- raphy of Seventy Years The senator has been in public life nearly all of his manhood years and for the last quarter of a century has been one of the ablest and most conspicuous members of the American senate. The personal narra- tive of such mans public life could not fail to be intensely interesting to all who have been familiar with the current his- tory of the nation for the last third of a century
 We of the south. because of the activi- ties of Senator Hoar in those partisan pol icies with which the republican party has so assiduously pursued the southern peo- pie since the civil war, have been disposed to look with eoldness and some acute an- tagonism toward the great New England CT. But those of us who will read his book will find that in it he seems to take a genuine pleasure in recording his high estimate of and affection for the southern people His pen portraits of many of our best beloved Confederates who have serv- ed with him in the senate are gems of characterization. To read that one chap ter only will be enough to cause hereafter a happier and juster appreciation of the honesty and generosity of Senator Hoar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-19
Artistic Decorations.

The man you frequently see dressed in white overalls and standing on a scaffold in some half completed building, tracing delicate patterns on the ceiling of ball. rooms. buffet or other apartments that demand ornate finish, is an artist little ap- preciated.' said a dealer in decorating materials yesterday. Although a skill full and talented interior decorator is fairly we'll paid, as well as in great de- mand, he does not rank as an artist and his services are not appreciated as they should be, Within the past few years interior decorating has almost entirely superseded wall papering, and although it is rather expensive when compared to the old fashioned paper it Is also much more artistic. Nowadays the hotel lobby. theatre buffet or bar that is not adorned by hand painted designs on wall and ceil- ing is not considered the proper thing.
 The interior decorator gets along very well so long as his operations are con fined to walls but when he starts on an elaborate ceiling his troubles begin On account of the unnatural position he is forced to assume. with head tilted back entailing a constant strain on the muscles of the neck. he runs the risk of having paint or particles of pasterng fall into his eyes. This work is so exhausting that few hours a day is about all a man can stand. Special attention is devoted 10 the handsome ceiling designs now in vogue and some of the effects are strik- ingly artistic entiting their operators to take rank with real articte
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-19
EULoeY FOR PETTUs.

In a recent interview in the Montgomery Advertiser Capt. J. w. Dimmick, national committeeman from Alabama, says of General Pettus:
 T felt proud of Alabama though, when I went into the Senate chamber to heai the debate on the Cuban treaty and saw our old Roman, Pettus, presiding over the greatest legislative body in the world. The old General makes magnificent presid. ing officer. While I was there he gave Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island a call down for endeavoring to start a running debate. And he was entirely impartial in his decisions from the chair. There is no man in the senate, who has been in that body no longer than General Pettus who Is as highly respected by his col lea gues. He stands out as one of the most prominent figures in Washington, and men of both parties look on him with the deepest reverance and admira- tion.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-19
Attractions of Florida.

Florida is especially attractive to visit ors just now" said a tourist who had just returned from the Flower state. "Of course the east coast hotels are the Mecca for larger part of the travellers who mi grate south every winter, but there are other spots in the state well worth the trouble of a visit. However, 1t must be confessed that St. Augustine is justly en- titled to outrank every other resort In Florida, both from it's historical associa- tions and it's natural beauties.
 This season Is more desirable for a visit to Florida than any that have pre- years, from the fact that the orange growing industry has about recovered from the disastrous freeze that threatened to ruin the groves for all time. Before this misfortune came Florida orange groves were sight for the unIccustomed eye. During the season the state was yell low with the luscious fruit and on each side of the railroads extensive groves stretched away in long, regular lines os trees. dotted with innumerabe oranges. With the landscape broken at frequent intervals by beautiful lakes of various sizes and contour, 1t may be imagined what a favored land Florida seemed to be- Oranges were so cheap and so plentiful that they could be had for the asking and a trip to a packing house would result in a gift of all the fruit you could carry away. But after the freeze came the prospect was indeed desoate and the state is just now beginning to recover from the blow"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-19
LETTERS TO EDITOR.
Miners $500 Donation.
aitor of the Age-Herald.

To the Editor of the Age-Herald.
 l am about to leave for Anniston to speak there tonight in the interest of the Vulcan exhibit under the auspices of the Anniston Commercial club; but l ask your indulgence for few hurried words re- garding the contribution of $500 by the United Mine Workers.
 In the first place l desire to say that the contribution comes as surprise to the Commercial club and is purely a vol untary and patriotic act on the part of the United Mine Workers of America as represented and led here by two enlight- ened and progressive men-Edward Flynn and w. R. Farey. This voluntary con- tribution to a great public enterprise is a distinct and sautary recognition on the part of labor of the unity of interests which actually exists between all branches Of the community, and while 1t is a departure from the past policy of many labor unions, it is an example which IS certain to rebound to the honor and success of the men of all ranks in the organization, and to be initiated more and more by all labor organizations As the preacher says: Tt is spending, not hoardiny that makes people rich"
 This public spirited example of the mine workers has more and deeper signlfi- canoe, and will be more far-reaching in it's effects. than appears from the mere announcement of it. and the spirit which prompted it is one that is certain to spread like a benefcent breath of ozone throughout the community.
 J. A. MACkNIGEIT.
 December g. 1903.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-19
THE ALABAMA PRESS.

Mobile Item Perhaps General Wood is of the opinion that distance lends en- chantment to the view of his prospects.
 Mobile Herald: The very idea of aceus- ing General Reyes of having 25 separate and simultaneous jags on board when he looked at those 400O men and saw 100000.
 Greensboro Watchman: We notice some of the Birmingham merchants ad- vertise sox from 10 cents to s5 per pair. Many of us have heard of the 10 cent fel- lows, but so far as we know, the $5 arti- cles are an entirely new invention.
 Mobile Register: Those Alabama repu6- licans who read between the lines of Sen ator Hanna's letter and are encouraged to believe that back of his refusal is a half hidden intention of becoming a can dldate for the republican nomination, are certainly a hopeful lot.
 Jacksonville Republicans: We acknowl- edge with thanks the receipt of a copy of Senator Morgans speech on the canal question We have so much confidence In the honor, judgment and ability of the grand old man, that in order to find the right side of question before the country we find out which side he is on, knowing that to be the right side.
 Tuscaloosa Times-Ga1ette The towns are laying for the saloons this year. Both Bessemer and New Decatur are raising saloon licenses from $500 to s1OOO each, That vii bring revenue, gentlemen, but it doesn't touch dispensary profits and with a dispensary there is a vast improvement in many ways. morally and otherwise.
 From the Marion Standard: The Bir- mingham Age Herald has caught the pace for a real live Monday paper Instead of putting so much work on it's Sunday edition it now has reserve force for Monday and the paper is fresh and newsy and it's patrons clamor for it more than for any other day during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-19

M. H. Barron of Sloss mines were in the city yesterday looking after business mat ters
 Frank H. Reid of Atlanta, president of the Success Brick Manufacturing compa- ny. is at the Hillman. It is probable that MT. Reid's company will locate a brick machinery manufacturing plant in the Birmingham district.
 E. o. Miller of Talladega and James B. Jones of Fayetteville, are registered at the Metropolitan.
 The Hon. W. NJ. Lackey. a prominent attorney of Dadeville, was one of the Morris arrivals last nigSit.
 J. [. Crawford. chief engineer of the Pennsylvania railroad branch lines, is at the Hillman. His visit has no railroad significance. it is said. He is personal friend of President J. C. Maben of the Sloss- Sheffield company. He came to Birmingham to confer with him on pri- yate business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-19
Cotton Cron Problems.

The Manufacturers Record thinks aside .,om the boil weevil, there is danger of a steady decrease in the American cotton crop, for these reas- ons:
 First-That there is a gradual deteriora- tion of the seed, due to the selling of the best seed to the cotton oil mills.
 second-That the tenantry system has Iessened the fertility of the soil.
 Third-That there can be no large in- crease without a material gain in popula- tion as the industrial development of the south has drawn many hands from the cotton fields to railroad, mining and kin dred work.
 The Record shows that the average yield per acre is considerably less than it was from 1895 to 1898. The soil is still fertile. There are great bodies of virgin land and the old lands can be brought up to former productivity by proper system of fertilizing. There is, however, deficiency in labor The negroes are going to cities, to other in dustries, to northern states, and there is not labor enough to make a larger crop The hope of the south in that direction lies in the accession of Ital. ians, who are thrifty, peaceful and in. dustrious.
 The ,wing of 14,0OO,O0O to 15,OO0,
 ssn'ifes year will be expected from the south in the next five or ten years As things stand it is not easy to see how this is to be done. The seed sup ply can be bettered, and the fertility of the soil can be improved, but it is difficult at present to see how the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-19
MT. Loomis' French Bugaboo.

Francis B. Loomis, who is assistant secretary of state, went to New York to defend, if possible, Panama, and in order to do so he pictured a French fleet from Martinique bearing down upon Panama in order to protect French interests. According to MT. Loomis the ships of England and Hol- land would have followed suit, and thus a spark would have been furnished that would have "set half of the world in flames
 If this lurid and wholly improved scheme had been prevented by a pri- vate citizen no attention would have been paid to it, but coming from the lips of the assistant secretary of state, who presumably knows state secrets, the world stops to listen. But the more it listens the less it ascertains and believes.
 r.. that the rejection Of the Hay-Herran treaty by Colombia was wrong done to France-a wrong that France would have avenged if we had not hurriedly set up the republic of Panama. MT. Loomis draws too largely upon his fancy. A rejection or a treaty is not an unfr.endly act, and France was not a party to the Hay-Herran treaty. There is not a bit oY evidence that France intended to consider the re- lection of the treaty an unfriendly act. This country has rejected treaties, and yet no one ever considered such action unfriendly.
 The trouble is, MT. Loomis appar- ently spoke for and by the head of the state department, and this lent his words a force and meaning that they otherwise would have lacked. The more, however, his speech is studied the more it is seen to be simply des- perate attempt to lift the administra- ton out of bad hole. The admins tration Is scareS into apologizing on almost any old ground. MT. Loomis' apology is not, however, discreet on the part of the state department It is not respectful towards the senate, which is considering the Panama treaty. The Loomis tale is in fact but A device, and as such it is not a credit to MT. Hay personally, or to our government politically.