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WARREN.
BRIEFLY NOTED.

BRIEFLY NOTED.
 The Congregational pulpit was oc- cupied by Rev MT Upson of New Pres ton again, last Sunday.
 Mrs Eunice Kingman has gone to New Haven to see her son, Dr Edward Kingman, and expects to accompany him to Boston, Mass, before she re- turns.
 MT and Mrs Prime Wright of New Preston were visiting at Henry Ka- tan's, last Sunday.
 One hears no complaint of the scarci- ty of ice this winter. Among the latest to put up a supply of this neces- sary article are Harley Perkins, Joseph Breen and William Barrett, who last week filled their ice houses with 8 fine quality of 20-inch ice.
 Mrs John Taylor is spending a few days in New Milford with her mother, Mrs Lane, who is quite sick.
 The Grange will hold a valentine contest, next Wednesday evening. The Patron who hands in the best original valentine will get prize.
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BRIDGEWATER.
MRS MARY E. WOOSTER TREAT.

MRS MARY E. WOOSTER TREAT.
 Saturday, January B, for Mrs Mary B. Wooster Treat, morning broke on the golden shore of the Land of eter- nal day. The long pilgrimage of more than 86 years ended. The weary trav- eler crossed the threshold into that City, "whose Builder and Maker is GOd," whither her feet had so long tended. Our hearts are filled with grief while for her we rejoice. The mother, grandmother, sister, friend, has passed beyond. The loving smile, tender sympathy, words of cheer, of encouragement, of comfort, abide. The greeting and hand clasp await us on the other shore.
 The Grange social held at w. W Welton's s, last Friday evening, was largely attended and all pronounced a most enjoyable time.
 Miss Beulah Pitcher is with friend in Bethel.
 Reuben Warner is suffering from an abscess.
 The gold watch lost by Miss Beulah Pitcher, when returning from the mas querade, week before last, was found,
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wOoDvILLE.
THE LOCAL NEWS.

THE LOCAL NEWS.
 Mrs E. R. Wilbur has been confined to the house with a severe cold.
 Annie Brague is working for Mrs Angevine in Warren.
 Mrs Will Goslee and Miss Martha Goslee of Bantam were calling on friends here, recently.
 MT and Mrs Walter Osbor'.e of Goshen were visiting MT Osborn s par ents, last week, for short tin ;.
 David Bartell of Waterbury had hard luck with his car load of apples and potatoes, as quitel 2 number of them froze in the car.
 Seth Osborne has returned to South Farms again, to work for James Anson. He was home for a week to attend his brother 'so sowedding.
 Mrs Edward Meeker of Christian street is visiting her daughters in Tor rington.
 Another dance at Edward Sanford's in Milton, this week.
 There has not been any work done on the new church yet, only the lumber drawn, as the weather has been so cold.
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LITCHFIELD COUNTY.
NEW PRESTON.
THE VILLAGE CHURCH.

Rev A. H. Post again occupied his pulpit here last Sunday morning. He preached an excellent sermon from the text "Covet earnestly the best gifts. !" His discourse to earnest striverS in humble life was most encouraging and his idea seemed to be that all of us are occupying position for which we are best fitted, and our opportunities are as great as we can bear. If we fill our present position and do all we can for good, God will open for us a way to rise and develop and be felt for greater good, as our capability is seen and exercised in His service. He clos ed with an earnest exhortation to all who profess faith in Christ to use all their powers and talent in reaching up- ward and onward towards the highest attachments in Christian act and deed.
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A SOCIAL SUCCESS.

A SOCIAL SUCCESS.
 The euchre and dance at Pavilion hall, last Friday evening, proved to be a success and the committee which ar ranged the same are satisfied with the result of their efforts to make the af- fair pleasing to all. Whitney's or chestra of New Milford also discharged their responsibility in the same pleas ingCmanner which has characterized their labors here before on several oc- caSiOnS.
 We regret to learn that potatoes have frozen in several farmers cellars, this winter, and the crop in this vicin- ity for sale may be more limited there by.
 H. w. Beeman had most excellent luck in fishing through the ice at Lake Waramaug, last Saturday, three large bass and four-pound pickerel.
 Mrs Augustus Stoldt and children are passing few days in New York City.
 It is reported that Mrs F. S. Brown has purchased the cottage of R. Marcy, M. D., in which MT Brown and family reside here this winter, known as the Cramsey cottage, next to the parson- age.
 Arthur Bissell of Middlebury visited his former schoolmate and companion, R. A. Marcy, M. D., last week and over last Sunday here.
 Try Linonine for that cold.
 Don't forget the Clipper Minstrels at the Town hall, New Milford, Tues day evening, February 16. Bigger and better than ever.
 Mrs G. B. Rowland is again ill at her home here. Her sister attends as nurse.
 A. H. Bolles passed the latter part of last week in Southbury in the in- terest of his monumental trade.
 J. B. Stillson was confined to his home, last week, by illness.
 William Murphy has placed on his horses handmade draft harness from Beardsley's shop. One of that kind we seldom see here now, made!at home, sewed with a waxed end and will be in use, with fair treatment, 20 years after the date of making and far less to be paid for repairs than is expend- ed in factory job in two years' use. MT Murphy is one of the first who will have what is good to start with and is wise in paying a little extra at first, saving afterwards while his neighbors are paying their small change to keep their straps together.
 Mrs Robert c. Whittlesey has been confined to her home for two weeks with bronchial trouble. James Murphy was obliged to call for Dr Marcy, last Sunday, for the first in years, on account of illness. E. J. Hosford has commenced to fill his ice house with cakes 20 inches thick, 20 inches wide, B inches long, weighing each about 475 pounds. R. c. Whittlesey found minis dairy, one morning recently, tailless calf, the first ever known here so far as ev. CT heard.
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right of way man," Monday and Tues day of last week.
 Marcus Merwin of Boston, Mass, has been spending a week at his home here.
 Charles P. Camp attended the funer- al of his mother at South Kent on Thursday.
 R. w. l.. Wendt has moved next door into Browns Shoe store. uOliver Parcell, who has'been confined to his home with diphtheria is-able to be around again.
 Le Roy Donkey of1iciated at the or gan, Sunday, at St Johns church.
 Orders for daily and Sunday news papers may be left at Cassedy's.
 Rev F. Wright of Brooklyn is in town for few days.
 Don't forget the famous Clipper Minstrels, February 16, at the Town hall.
 H. L. Randall has been witnessing some of the famous automobile races at Daytona, Fla. He saw Oldfeld de- feat Vanderbilt in mile Competition race.
 Miss Imogene Lane of New York is visiting Mrs c. I. Leach.
 Grocer c. I. Leach is having special sale on corned beef, this week, some of Colonel's best.
 The young child of Mir and Mrs P. M. Cassedy is i'll with the measles.
 Fred Travers has returned from his vacation.
 The children of Rev s. F. and Mrs Plumb, who have been down with the measles, are getting along nicely.
 George Anthony is reported better.
 The clerks at the Adams Express office gave party, Tuesday night. ,lThe moving pictures, Monday even- ing, drew a fair sized house and were very good. The entertainment was given under the auspices of the Knights of Columbus.
 Of course you are going to see the minstrels, Tuesday night.
 George W. Jenkins, representing J. R. Tory & Co.,, Worcester, Mass, was in town Tuesday.
 Andrew B. Mygatt is making short tour to Savannah, Atlanta, Washing ton and other points of interest in the South. He went from New York to Savannah by steamer and will be ab- sent about two weeks.
 Advertised letters at New Milford postoffice: Alfred H. Aldrich, A. L.. Pratt, H. E. Rogers, Wicenty Zaksre sky.-[George H. Jackson, postmaster
 For the Huyler confections call at the store of Druggist Albert Evitts.
 The temperance billiard parlors of A. W. Dayton are equipped with mod ern and up-Uo-date pool and billiard tables. Drop in and spend a pleasant afternoon or evening. Fine cOnfectionS and smokers per. quisites at Cassedy's.
 Charles A. Way, the popular Rail- road street paint dealer and wall pa- per man, has an elegant stock of fine wall papers on hand for the spring trade. Many careful housekeepers will be glad of the opportunity to look the lines over while they are so full and complete.
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A MUSICAL TREAT.

Under the auspices of the Ladies Sewing society.there will. be musicale or organ recital at the church, next week Wednesday evening, February IT, under the management of Alvin Hall, who will be assisted by Mrs H. w. Beeman, soprano soloist; H. w.
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Suits and Skirts.
THE C.H. BOOTH & BENTLEY CO.,.
New Milford, Conn.

Beeman, violinist; Myron Cable, cello; chorus, by the choir. After the musi- cale everyone is cordially invited.to the church parlors where sandwiches, cake and coffee will be served and a social time enjoyed. Twenty-Five cents ad- mission will be charged, which in- cludes both the musicale and refresh ments.
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THE DOINGS AT GAYLORDSVILLE.
 Quite a number of young people from this place attended the dance held at the Town hall iii Kent on Fri day evening.
 Miss Charlotte King of Kent has been the guest of Miss Annie Kennedy.
 B. Dakin, Frank Kennedy and Wal ter Conn have sold their crops of to- bacco.
 Charles Mercy and family are mov- ing on to the farm formerly owned by George Brague.
 O. .Bly is moving from Mrs Hen- drix's house to Pleasant Ridge, N. Y.
 MT Carey entertained quite a num- Der at Paine farm with his grapho- phone, Friday evening of last week.
 Miss Marion Underhill spent few days in New Milford, recently, the guest of MT and Mrs P. B. Clark.
 The annual donation was held in the hall, last Wednesday evening, with a very small attendance.
 Genial Frank Hoffman is wearing a broad smile, all caused by the arrival of nine-pound boy at his house, Tues day morning.
 Odds and ends sale at Robertson's s shoe store. It means dollars to careful shoe buyers.
 Try Linonine for that cold.
 Mrs c. A. Trowbridge of New York spent Sunday at M. w. Hills.
 St Peters Lodge, No q, F. & A. M., will confer the B. A. degree, Tuesday evening, February 16.
 Druggist w. N. Noble is offering a complete and up-to-date line of rubber goods, sponges, hot water bottles, syringes, etc.
 J. W. Hoyt was in Bridgeport, Mon- day.
 Fred w. Hoyt of Danbury visited his brother, J. w. Hoyt, the first of l the week.
 Postmaster J. w. Hague, Mrs Hague and Miss Mabel Johnson o1 Torrington spent Sunday with Miss Lota B. Erwin.
 The clothing sale at McMahan's is being taken advantage of, necessitat ing more help. E. Addis, James Don nelly, H. Hoyt and G. Warner are em ployed there.
 Secure your tickets early and get 2 good seat for the Clipper Minstrels Tuesday night. They are going tt give a good show. There will be l5-.ir the circle, four end men, with A. C. Morley as interlocutar. Among .thost who will sing @songs are Messrs J Waits, c. Dolan, A. c. Morley, J. Ives M. Whitlock, F. Woodford, L. Rich mond and H. Harris.
 Misses Charlotte and Fannie Cork hill of Pittsfeld, Mass, were in tow over Sunday, the guests of MT and Mrs James Whaley. Don't forget the Clipper Minstrel at the Town hall, New Milford, Tues day evening, February 16. Bigger ant better than ever.
 Miss Julia O. Lum of Woodbury wis ited. her father, A. w. Lum, 9th
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WOODBURT.
AN EPWORTH LEAGUE RALLY.

AN EPWORTH LEAGUE RALLY.
 On Tuesday night, George Cowles carried a party of IA members of the Epworth League to the rally in Nau- gatuck. The mercury ran low but the enthusiasm of the party was such that it never occurred to them but twas a balmy night in June. They met with a warm reception from their former pastor, Rev J. H. Lockwood, who en- deared himself not only to the people of his church but to all the citizens the town during his stay among them, by the earnestness and sincerity of his work.
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New Milford.

A BOYS ENCOUNTER WITH RACCOON.
 Charlie H. Aldrich, age 13 years, son of F. c. Aldrich of Still River, 'lhad a narrow escape from being badly hurt by large raccoon., He, being fond of
 trapping, made his usual round of This traps. Coming across some tracks, thinking them skunks tracks, he fol- lowed them up. Coming to a large hemlock tree he lost all sight of the tracks. Looking up into the tree he saw large round ball in the topof the tree which he thought must be the skunk, 1.-the boy never having seena
 raccoon. He being a good climber went up in the tree after the skunk. Crawling up within two or three feet the ball of fur spread apart, the anil nal turning to the boy his cunning little head. The boy was thunder struck, never seeing such an animal3in his life, broke off piece Of dead limb and went for the animal and in a few seconds they both were on the ground beneath the large hemlock, for they both had fallen out of the tree. The raccoon ran down to brook. The boy bleeding from mouth and nose and his legs hurt from the fall, limped after him, captured the raccoon bare hand ed and alive. Crawling to the high way he sat down crying, blood flowing from his face and unable to walk but still hanging to his prize. Alfred Lar son.happened along, took the. boy in his sleigh and carried him to the boys home. How is that for grit?
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THE MAY-BRENNAN NUPTIALS.

THE MAY-BRENNAN NUPTIALs.
 Thomas May and Mrs Mary Brennan were married in St Francis Xavier's church, by Rev Father Cronin, at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning. Miss Anna Dolan was the bridesmaid, and Mich ael Kelly the best man. They took the 9.13 a. m. train for trip to Wash ington and other points of interest. Both are popular employees of the New Milford Hat Factory.
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THE NEWS FROM HOTCHK1ssvLLE.
 There was a whist party at John Suckley's, last Friday evening.
 Miss May B. Lord of Hart ford arriv- ed here on Wednesday and will hold revival meetings for a while.
 Joseph Fades baby is suffering with broken arm.
 A Christian Endeavor sociable was was given in the hall, last Thursday evening. Miss Jennie J. Hall won George S. Aliens loaf of layer cake for guessing the nearest number, 335 of the 337 chopped raisins used for filling. About S10 was cleared. Some eatables were sold at auction, Nelson Bellamy acting as auctioneer.
 Alfred L. Winterbourne and MT and Mrs Howard Minor were i'll with severe colds, last week. Frank Storms and George Gleddle have gone to Walden, N. Y., to work. There was a dance at Alfred Mur- phys on Monday evening and one at MT Fox's on Wednesday evening. Mrs Delos Van Evert is visiting hel parents in Walden N. Y. Edward Nichols of Waterbury spent Sunday with his parents. Mrs Ashael Mitchell entertained Mrs J. G. Dowd, the past week. Walter White, who was threatened with pneumonia, is now convalescent. Mrs William White is under the doc tors care.
 F. H. Thompson and wife attende the Bloss-Hull wedding in New Ha- ven, last Tuesday.
 Jane Smith has so far recovered from her accident as to be removed to Daniel Burton's. l Joel Atwood offers for sale 10 head of yearling and two-year-old heifers.
 Frank Johnson has been sadly afflict- ed for the past two weeks with sorl head, being painful in the extreme.
 Doctors are kept very busy through out the town.
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For Sale.

Twill offer for sale at low prices for cash 15 general purpose horses. some good driving horses and two green pac- ors; including Kansas Boy with . mark of s..e 1-a. W. C. BEEMAN,
 Now Milford, Com.
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VALENTINES AT CAssEDY's.

VALENTINES AT CASSEDY'S.
 The display of valentines at Casse- dy's is enough to warm the hearts of any person and make themJwish they were back to their St Valentine days. Such an assortment has never been on sale in town before. His selections are such that the most fastidious tastes can be suited here.
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Mid=Winter Economy

This the when the finds that her wardrobe needs attention The winter hat has lost it's freshness the skirt lacks the and that presented early in the and the undegarments have become thin It not only wisdom but economy replensh the wardrobe there is plenty of cold weather ahead of us.
 This store is prepared to fill all your needs.
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THE HORSE TROT,

The horse trot, Tuesday, at the Lake was attended by quite number from here despite, the cold weather. R. Boyd's "Dodger," won a race. The other race was declared off.
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To the woman who can wear 4 B shoe we offer big ''value."
 We had about 20 pair of Oxfords and Shoss, made for window display, and they are of the best material and work manship. We whisper the price, Sa.oo.
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OA1ASx WSo1s
 We are particular as to the kind of Underwear we sell. After careful in- spsction of many lines. we decided on the "Msrods" as the vsry best.
 At soc. Vests of two weights, with either long or short sleeves Pants to match in knee and ankle lengths.
 At $I.oo. 7-s wool vests and pants, made of fine yarn, perfect fitting and very warm. flsscsd cotton, and of exceptional value. Hats.
 Only a few of thsm, but they are "of the best and the prics-well it's cruel s each.
 Shoes
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X new arrival of wool stocks and top collars of the newest spring patterns. Only few of each style. Hosiery.
 For durability, fit and wear the ''Onyx" Hose is without an equal
 At 75c. Womsn's f1ne'cotton stockings in three weights, also in hescsd lined cotton, Lisls thread and wool. This grade of hose is one of the most sconom- ical to buy and it will greatly outwsar a cheaper stocking.
 At 35e3 pairs for $I. Women'e fine cotton stockings, also in lisls thrsad'
 At soc. Very fine cotton hose, fine lisle thread and Cashmere, also fancy embroidered designs.
 Suits and Skirts.
 A vsry low price has been put on all our Suits and Separate Skirts. offering splendid opportunity to ecolomize on
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
RESPECT FOR THE
LAWS AND THE CONSTITUTION
URGED UPON THE PEOPLE

Further, promote the public interests and ad-
vance the public affairs respect the National
Constitution and obey the laws of the country; and
in case of emergency, courageously sacrifice your
selves to the public good Thus offer every support
to Imperial dynasty which shall be lasting as
the universe. You will then not only be our most
loyal subjects, but will be enabled to exhibit the
noble character of your ancestors
Such the testaments left us by ancestors
which must be observed alike by their descendants
and subjects. These precepts are perfect through
all ages and of universal application 1t is our
desire to bear them in heart in common with
you subjects to the end that may constantly
possess these virtues"
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HE TOOK CHARGE PERSOl
OF THE OPERATIONS
IN THE CHINESE WAR

During the conflict with China, Mutsuhito took
supreme charge of the naval and military operations
and directed them with conspicuous ability After
the victory the Diet expressed the gratitude of the
nation to him by unanimous VOTE and gave him
the royal fee of 100000 yen out of the Chinese
ndemnity-probably the largest money payment
ever made to a commander n-chief
The Emperor, from time to time, points out to his
subjects their duty in edcts which regarded by
them very much the Popes encyclcals
garded by Catholics. The most notable of these
pronouncements was his "Edict on Education" in
which he sad
Our ancestors founded the State on vast basis
while their virtues deeply implanted; and our
subjects, by their unanimity in their great loyalty
and flia affections have in all ages shown them in
perfection. Such is the essential beauty Of
national polty and SUCH too is the true spring of
educational system.
you, our beloved subjects, be hlial to your
parents, afectionate to your brothers, be loving
husbands and wives, and truthful to your friends.
Conduct yourselves with modesty, and be benevo-
lent to all Develop your intellectual faculties and
perfect your moral powers by gaining knowledge
and by acquiring profession.
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THE IMPERIAL PERSON
IS SACRED
AGAINST ALL ATTACKS

Freedom of speech of the press of creed"
says Japanese newspaper published in New York,
"is as inviolabe in Japan in any Western
try; and we enjoy the right within the limits of the
law of libel, to crtcise, condemn or denounce the
conduct of the highest government officials pub
lie men, to adopt cast off any religious belief.
But one thing that the Japanese dare not touch,
except with the highest reverence and respect, is
the Imperial person.
One by one the other ancient institutions in Japan
have been tried in the balance and found wanting
since the "Hoken Seij or feudal system,
thrown in 1871 But the monarchy is in just
good working order o-day as it when the En-
peror Jimmu founded it six hundred and sixty years
before the birth of Christ. There are
publicans in Japan than there then.
The Japanese proudly assert that the dynasty
founded by Jmmu still reigns in the person of
Mutsuhito-an unbroken lineage that makes the
Hapsburgs and the Hohenzollerns and the Roman
offs look modern. They proud, too, because no
Japanese has ever rebelled against his Emperor and
sought to wrest the throne from him.
'"This unbroken lineage of the Emperor" said
of the Americanized, but still loyal sons of Nippon
which is paralleled in other country, appeals
strongly to the National heart. The history of the
world shows that dynasty has succeeded
other, that Kings and Emperors, often of obscure
BIRTH have fought for power and that these periods
of change were usually marked with blood.
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NO JAPANESE HAS BEEN KNOWN
TO FAIL IN REVERENCE
FOR HIS SOVEREIGN

There could be no greater dishonor to Japanese
than to fail in this love and reverence for his SOW
ereign, but ] have never known who has failed.
1t would be unthinkable. The most Americanzed
Japanese would dream of speaking
slightingly of the Emperor, of advocating
republican form of government for japan. Japan is
the only monarchy on earth with no Anarchists and
Republicans
DO you know what irritates and enrages more
than anything else in America? 1t is to go to thea
ter and see so-called Japanese play in which the
Mkado is one of the low comedy characters. His
person and office are sacred to us, and feel very
much as a Roman Catholic would feel when wit
Messing play in which the Pope is shown in a
ridiculous light. We may regard with philosophy
the people who call us 'veneered savages and pre-
dict a speedy downfall for Our Empire, but when
affront is put upon the Emperor our fighting
blood comes to the boiling point.
The Japanese are bound to their monarch by no
law except this hial attachment He is not despot
whose commands must be obeyed in fear and tren,-
bling. Anybody who chose to do could preach
republicansm in Japan, but nobody chooses.
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EVEN WHEN THE SHOGUNS
WERE IN POWER
THE EMPEROR RULED ode JURE"

"In Japan alone, no man, however ambitious
lofty of BIRTH has ever claimed the throne, except
the lawful Emperor; nor has there been man,
however bold and law-defying who attempted to
draw the sword against the Imperial person"
1t is true that from the twelfth century to the
Civil War of 1863 which inaugurated the rise of the