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The Coconino sun., 1905-05-06

A striking example of the determina- tion of the people to take things in their own hands once they become aroused is furnished by Chicago's vote for municipal ownership of the city railway companies. For years the people suffered the oppression from the Railway Boss" Yerkes. They suffered in patience put apparently they were doing much thinking. Now they have determined to assume control of the railways themselves. So it will be with the great railway systems of the country if the dominant party fails to exercise proper control over the transportation industry.
The Coconino sun., 1905-05-06

The death of General Fitzhugh Lee occurred Sunday night of this week.
 His sixty-eight years of life had been crowded full of events of the highest import, beginning with his services in the confederacy in the days of his early manhood, and concluding with his able representation of the United
The Coconino sun., 1905-05-06

The biblical text "Whatever ye SOW that also shall ye reap" was not meant to apply to the garden seeds sent out by congress. Not since the days when the government began
 buying, instead of raising it's seeds has there been any assurance that beet seeds may not bring up rag weed.
The Coconino sun., 1905-05-06

There is nothing more completely satisfactory to man than to know his trade or profession thoroughly It is better to be successful carpenter or shoemaker than to be botch phy- sician or halfway lawyer.
The Coconino sun., 1905-05-06

The Douglas Daily International American is to have the news service of the associated press, commencing tomorrow, May !. A new Mergan- thaler linotype machine has also been installed, and the already good paper promises big improvement. May it's deserved success continue.
The Coconino sun., 1905-05-06

It appears that Dr. Osler was mar ried after he was 40 years of age. He is the gentlemen who insists that the mental decline is very rapid when a man has passed his fortieth mile stone. Perhaps he is hen .pecked husband.
The Coconino sun., 1905-05-06

Governors salaries range from sl,- 300 tin Oregon) to sl0,0OO, which is the amount paid in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. The majority is from four to five thousand.
The Coconino sun., 1905-05-06

The most expensive and luxurious private car ever constructed is now building at the Chicago works of the Pullman company for w. K. Wander bilt. When finished it will cost $50,- Onl
The Coconino sun., 1905-05-06

States in Cuba and his part in the war for the freedom of that country. He belonged to one of the most illustrous families of America, of which his father Robert E. Lee, was the greatest and most renowned member.
The Coconino sun., 1905-05-06

A man banned Satan is firing loco motive on a Colorado road. Heis not related to the distinguished fireman of that name of whom you may have read.
The Coconino sun., 1905-05-06

The dowager empress of China an- vises Chinese lawyers to study law. There are some members of the pro- fession in this country who could we'll afford to take the same advice.
The Coconino sun., 1905-05-06

Croakers, scoffers and fault finders never built up town, and never will. Every town has them, but any town would be better of without
The Coconino sun., 1905-05-06

The Grand Canyon of the Colorado in it's deepest part is 6,O00 feet. The gorge of the Columbia is 3O0O feet in depth. In California the gorges on the north and south sides of the American river are up to 5000 in depth. The canyon of the Merced river, including the Yosemite valley is at points 5000 feet deep and the grand canyon of Kings river is 1000 feet deep in one place. -Maxwell's s Talisman.
 Last Sunday night in attempting to cross Show Low creek with the Ft. Apache mail Alvirus Rogers had a miraculous escape from being drowned, and lost the team, blackboard and mail. The blackboard was found lodged in the rocks about half mile below the crossing, the horses were found some six miles further down, two sacks of mail, Whiteriver and waymail, have been recovered, two Ft. Apache sacks are missing. --Holbrook Argus.
The Coconino sun., 1905-05-06

He that can do his work little bet, ter than the other fellow has the best market at his command.
The Coconino sun., 1905-05-06

The city of London covers 690 square miles. It has l4,00O saloons and l50,- 900 paupers.
The Coconino sun., 1905-05-06

The total amount of taxes paid by the operating railroads in the United States last year was S56, 474, lU6.
The Coconino sun., 1905-05-06
SATURDAY, May 9th, 1905.

Where others give up is just the place to get your second wind.
The Coconino sun., 1905-05-06

Ten different shapes and styles of tally cards at SUN stationary depart ment.
The Newtown bee., 1905-02-24

built by William the Conqueror, has undergone three notable captures: by King Stephen, by the Barons in the reign of John, and by the Puritans. The cathedral is considered by many the finest in the kingdom. It crowns the hill on which the city is built; it has two fine towers and beautiful west facade; and in the lantern of the tower hangs celebrated bell of five and one-half tons, "Great Tom of Lin coln."
 Peterborough cathedral is to stran- gers about the sole attraction of town of 25,OOO. The first church on the site, Benedictine Abbey, was de- stroyed by the Danes; the second was burned down in 1116; and the present one, though escaping Henry VIII's destruction of monasteries because Catherine of Aaragon was buried there, sustained irreparable damages at the hands of the iconoclastic Puri- tans. The close, the most delightful Hawthorne had ever beheld; is enter ed by the western gateway, six centu- ries old. In earlier times all visitors, whatever their rank, put off their shoes before passing through this gate. On the opposite side of the choir from the tomb of Queen Catherine is the former resting-place of Mary Queen of Scots, whose remains are now in Vest minister Abbey. The monuments of both queens were destroyed by the Puritans, but 10 years ago tablet was placed near the former grave of Queen Mary by ladies of England bear ing the Christian name Mary.
 An hours ride from Peterborough in an easterly direction is the little city of Ely. It was formerly an island and is supposed to get it's name from the eels in the River Cam. The Isle of Ely was the last stronghold of the Saxons, the Normans being baffled fol five years by Hereward, the ''Last o1 the English.'' A religious house for both sexes existed here as early as the seventh century and was destroyed by the Danes. The present magnificent cathedral was dedicated eight centu- ries ago. It is the longest Gothic church in Europe and has "the only Gothic dome in existence" Canute extended royal favor to Ely and two lines of an old song are his enduring monument:
 "Merrily sang the monks of Ely
 | When Canute the Dane was passing by"
The Newtown bee., 1905-02-24

When we offer the people of New town Dr SilaS AmeS' Pleasant Specific for the CURE of constipation and dys- pepsia at half-price, a fuli-sized 5Oc package for 25c, and guarantee a CURE we do so with full tknowledge that in this specific we have a remedy that is without an equal for all stomach trou- bles and bowel bothers. The sales are immense and our stock is being rapid ly depleted. We urge immediate trial while the:half-price offer remains open. 1T you nave headaches, taste your food pated, don't delay taking the specific. By mail, postage paid, at the half price.
 BETTS & BETIS,
 Druggists, Sandy Hook, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1905-02-24
THAT TICKLING IN THE THROAT

One minute after taking One Min ute Cough Cure that tickling in the throat is gone. It acts in the throat not the stomach. Harmless-gOod for children. A. l.. Spofford, po1 master at Chester, Mich., says: 'Our little girl was unconscious from strangula- tion during sudden and terrible at tack of croup. Three doses of One Minute Cough Cure half an hour apart speedily cured her. l cannot praise One Minute Cough Cure too much for what it has done in our family. It always gives relief. Sold by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; A. B. Blake man, BotSfOrd.
The Newtown bee., 1905-02-24
Richard Barry, who was the on]

Richard Barry, who was the only American correspondent with the Japanese forces before Port Arthur from the beginning of the investment, has written for the March Century his observations of the first four months of the siege, during which he was an eyewitness of the use of devices which have made the approach to Port Arthur unique among siege operations. Had single person shown the quali-
 ties displayed at Port Arthur" MT Barry says, "he would be charged with having the audacity of genius. This audacity did not hesitate to make use of anything, new or old, possible or impossible, conventional or unconven-
The Newtown bee., 1905-02-24

So many occasions require special shoe or slipper that many women know not where to find first what they want
 For ball, party or wedding certain kinds of slippers are desirable, for street wear sometimes a dressy boot, sometimes a walking boot, according to the weather, and so on. One store cannot keep all kinds, but w. K. Mol Ian, at 1926 Main street, Bridgeport, makes a speciality of footwear for women and children, where nearly
The Newtown bee., 1905-02-24

Every one at all in touch with the history of the day will want to read the article, announced to appear in the March Century, on "The Outlook for Reform in Russia, "by David Bell Mac gowan, whose name is associated with recently published accounts of "A Russian Lourdes" and "The Conflict in Finland" MT Macgowan's article embodies interviews undertaken for The Century by Tolstoy, Witte, Shipov (the head of the Moscow zemstvc movement), and other representative Russians.
The Newtown bee., 1905-02-24

The auction of the effects of the late M. s. Otis has been postponed inde6- nitely, owing to the illness of John M. Otis, who was unable to be present on Wednesday,
The Newtown bee., 1905-02-24
LinOnine

CURED ME of bronchitis. It clear--s ed my throat of swellinss and the distressing cough csassd.-Patrick H. Howard, letter carrier, Bridge port, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1905-02-24

Hiram lodge, No. IS, E. & A. M., will hold special communication, Friday night, when the E. A. degree will be conferred
The Newtown bee., 1905-02-24
A PERFECT FLOW.

It was 'IeRoy Flow" that ploved that "LeRoy PloW" that ploWed the hard dry ground where others failed. It was 'sLARoy %on s1as md chy ,na Hs Roy" Reversible PloW, that plowed tho sseop sidehtn. It b A' LeRoy" ReveEsible Flow that will do good work on hat land, doing away with all furrows. leaving your land level and suftable for all crops. For sale by V. B. Glover. NeWtOWn Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1905-02-24

Mrs w. J. Beecher and Mrs 5. c. Glover passed Tuesday in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1905-02-24

Mrs Margaret Barlow of Hattertown is visiting friends in Bridgeport for a few days.
The Newtown bee., 1905-02-24

George Winton was in Roxbury, Sun day, the guest of Nathan Beardsley.
The Newtown bee., 1905-02-24

tional, which might win success from desperate conditions"
The Newtown bee., 1905-02-24

Philip Schnabel, who lives in Dodg- ingtown, is practical carpenter and joiner, and when the spring opens would be glad to make engagements for work either by the day or contract MT Schnabel has worked for the last 20 years for F. s. & F. c. Olmstead, and thoroughly understands every branch of carpenter work, and any one wishing his services may be sure of the best of work. He guarantees satisfac tion in every particular. His postotfice address is Bethel, R. F. D. 24!.
The Newtown bee., 1905-02-24
NEW TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
DISTRIBUTED TO LOCAL PATRONS, LAST
 WEEK.

R. H. Beers, the affable local man. ager of the Southern New England Telephone Co.,, distributed the new telephone directories, last week. The Newtown exchange shows an increase in the list of patrons over the preceding quarter, thanks to his energy. Those having in telephones in Newtown now
The Newtown bee., 1905-02-24

Attorney w.. J. Beecher was in New. burgh, N. Y., for few days recently on business.
The Newtown bee., 1905-02-24

One day last week as lady of Taun- ton was returning home from the Hawleyville depot, after trip to Dan bury, she had the misfortune to lose her pocketbook, and for a few days was unable to locate it. A day or so after she was at a neighbours telling about her experience, and the young man of the family had found the pocketbook on the track as he was returning from the Hawleyvil]e depot. The lady was very thankful to recover her property. The only thing that puzzled her was that when the pocketbook was lost it returned to the owner there was four cents in it.
The Newtown bee., 1905-02-24

Frank B. Gilbert went to Bridgeport, one day last week, to consult Dr Miles.
The Newtown bee., 1905-02-24

Announcements of Bethel Busa,ess H1ea.
The Newtown bee., 1905-02-24
SOME CATHEDRAL TOWNS OF
 ENGLAND.

III. FROM NEWCASTLE TO ELY.- WRITTEN FOR THE BEE BY ROSS JEWELL.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-26
THE KEEPERS DAUGHTER
BY FRANK H. SWEET

- OR six days the thermometer had
h-zbeen soaring at almost midsum-
mer heat. softening the ice of the
Great South Bay until nearly all
its cohesive power was gone. Now the
ice was a thick, spongy mass. so rot
ten that even the foot Of life-saver
pressing upon it firmly would break
through at many places. 1t was i'm
possible either for foot passage or for
a boat to be forced through. And to
increase the seriousness of the case
the last two days had brought fog
so gray and dense as to shut Fire ISL
and from every object a dozen yards
away.
Out in the channel toward the Long
Island shore, and on the ocean side,
currents had kept the ice from freez-
ing thickly, and had fastened the de-
composition. Already the delayed
shipping was seeking passage toward
New York or the open sea, and in the
fog and the narrow channels that
were free from ice was meeting with
disaster. From time to time signals
of distress came from one direction
or another, and so far as they were
able the life-saving stations Of Fire
Island responded.
Perhaps at no other place in the
world could assistance have been rem
dered across that barrier of slush Ice,
in which spaces of open water were
beginning to appear; but then at no
other place in the world perhaps were
there amphibious scooters.
Several of these unique distinctions
of Fire Island were lying on the edge
of the Ice. with pike and scooter
ing iron and oars across the thwarts
ready for instant use, while their
owners leaned forward, listening,
peering. and. for the most part, shak-
ing their heads. The wind was rising,
blowing straight from the sea. In
another hour it was likely to freshen
into a gale. Before it the gray fog
was being swirled and tossed and ed
died, but still encompassing and
dense-a huge wet blanket that
seemed writhing in the agonies of
pain.
On all sides were the sounds Of fog
and danger, bell buoys. boat whistles,
occasional fog horns, the pounding
and crushing of ice where some ves-
sci hdS 1oL Alo way tIlAO0SIit anu
now and then the ominous signal of
distress and call for help. Among
these came a sudden dull booming,
toward the sea and evidently at con-
siderable distance. The men who
were in looked at each other, their
faces paling.
"A big Ship one of them said,
'and on the bar. Lord help 'emi"
Yes" assented the man nearest
him, nothing can get to 'em that far
out, not even scooters."
There was peculiar grinding sound
near them. A scooter slid I'D the
beach and a man sprang out.
The other fellows in YETI" he
asked.
"Only Carey. He. brought a man
ashore and sent him up to the station
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-26

we have seen many others who had
more brains than she who made as
foolish figure.
Sentiment is nothing but insight of
the finer kind. Behind it is the eye
which sees. the heart which under
stands, the hopefulness which inspires,
the brain which acts. Sentimentality
is quite another thing. 1t is dressed
up jackdaw. It is not the real thing;
and, what is more, it does not look so.
Sometimes you find in woman's life
a curious mixture of sentiment and
sentimentality. You gain the impress
sion that an honest affection is making
the social error of wearing in the sun
light clothes which are too dressy for
the daytime.
is as good as one could expect to find,
and her daily acts show the sweetest
devotion to her family. But she is too
superlatfvely sweet. In her presence
her husband is certainly not happy
man. There is something so helplessly
protesting about his attitude toward
her elaborate endearments that he al
ways makes me think of fly caught in
syrup.
Octave Thanet publishes In one Of
the December magazines a story, THE
Angel Of His Youth" which gives an
effective contrast between a strong wo-
man with sentiment and a weak wo-
man Of sentiment. The former she de-
scribes as a thoroughbred. who would
run until she dropped, and run with
spirit. So feel justified In defining the
second type she portrays as a truck
horse from the livery stable.
Certainly we love the heart woman
better than we love the brain woman
white roses please less than red" But
In picking out q wife / would. IL i were
a man. seek for woman with brains,
who had yet tenderness In her heart for
little children and sentiment enough to
appreciate the full meaning OF the
words love" and home"
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-26

"Oh, Mr.. Bowman." The call was
clear and peremptory. Jack Bowman
paused, with one foot in the scooter, MS
face growing set. The owner or the
voice was the keepers daughter, and
only the day before she had closed the
door into a future which he had begun
to believe would be his. The sentence,
Il shall never marry a man whose 1u-
ture is bounded by his clam hoe and
fish trawl; the world has use for brave
deeds" still rang in his ears.
What is it, Miss Blanche?" he asked,
trying to keep his voice calm. am
in a hurry"
Father says for no one to answer
that call just yet. He thinks this wind
will soon break up the ice so the lie
boat can go out. He says il will be sui
eide to attempt scooting through this
fog. Mr.. Bowman!' her voice rising
in sudden displeasure, for the scooter
ist had stepped into his craft and
thrown out his pike to shove her into
the wind.
I'm sorry, Miss Blanche" over his
shoulder but the keepers orders are
for his own men and not for a poor
outside fisherman like me. Besides, the
boat may be in sore need, and though
little scooter cannot do much, 1t may
at least carry intelligence and perhaps
them"
The girls face underwent a sudden
change. and she took an impetuous step
forward, but already the scooter had
slipped away into the fog.
AS they waited there listening, peer
ing, while the hours dragged by, the
faces Of the men showed something OF
what they knew to be taking place
within the fearsome, shifting pail of
v11ic NIn V-1Icn
dropping into open spaces of water,
slipping up again upon patches Of rot
ten ice, swiftly, with scarcely any
checking Of speed, its owner knowing
time was Of more Importance than eau
ton. Any moment its nose was liable
to strike some obstruction and throw
out its occupant, the wind at that
speed might overturn the scooter or a
sudden jibing wreck it without an in
stant's warning, either of which on the
waste of rotten ice held but one posi-
BILE fate for the owner.
Two hours and there came another
signal of distress close in shore. The
waiting Hfe-savers dropped into their
scooters and slid out into the fog. The
girl was still there, watching, her face
white. Ten minutes more and 5000
ter's nose suddenly slipped from the
darkness, almost at her feet, and Jack
lifted a recumbent figure from the
scooter to the sand.
will you call some one from the sta
ton to carry this man up, Miss
Blanche he said hurriedly, as he
swung his craft back into the wind. Il
haven't time. There are others waiting
for me-"
The girl moved forward swiftly, plac-
ing a hand upon his shoulder.
Il shall be waiting, too, Jack" she
said in a low voice. You must come
back to me-"
A tremor went through the mans
frame, but he did not pause an instant
in his work. AS the craft disappeared
in the fog his voice rose strong and res
olute above the wind.
Yes, Blanche, I will come back to
you"
And he did.
Copyright, 1905, by Frank H. Sweet }
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-26
1.-THE SMART SET:
BY SALLY SHARP.

MISS Louise Heron, who has been
travelling with Mrs. Hearst over the
Old World, has returned and IS at Mrs.
Hearst's hacienda near Pleasanton
while in London Miss Heron was wide
ly entertained. spending part OF her
time as the guest of Lady WaterioW.
A very pleasant gathering was that
held at the home or Mrs- EdWard
Tompkins RoTghton yesterday after
noon. when she entertained at seven
handed euchre in homer Of Mrs. Elmer
Clarke, wife of Captain Clarke OF the
Eighteenth Infantry.
The approach Of spring was made
manifest in the sweet acacia and
eucalyptus that filled the hooks ana
corners.
The luncheon given in the cafe of
the Hotel ST. Francis yesterday by
Mrs. Edison F. Adams of Oakland was
one of the prettiest affairs Of the sea-
son and quite in keeping with the per-
sonality of the clever little woman who
gave 1t. The table was decorated In
American Beauty roses, violets and
ferns.
Many smart gowns were worn and
two very happy hours were spent at
the table. Those entertained by Mrs.
Adams were: Mrs. Prather. Mrs II.
AZ Goodall, Mrs. C. Stone, Mrs. Folger.
Mrs. Thomas Magee Jr., Mrs. G. s.
Wheaton, Mrs. c. F. Long, Mrs. 8. h.
Palmer, Mrs. W. c. Miller. Mrs. II. M.
A Miller, Mrs. A. Sherwood, Mrs. +.
E. Bowles, Mrs. Cooper, Mrs McNear.
Mrs. Ed Pond. Mrs. g. H. Wheaton and
Miss Whitney.
Mrs. NJ. v. Tingley Lawrence and
Mrs. Pobert Armstrong Dean VIII be
at home Fridays In February, 145o
Leavenworth street.
The engagement Of Miss Edith Mack
to Charles J. Brandenstein, brother or
Supervisor Henry Brandenstein, who
recently welded Miss May Colman. II
keeping their Tine busy" with con-
gratulations. Miss Mack is a sister OF
Mrs. James Gerstley Of London
Mrs. Frederick Fenwick entertained
a few friends informally at bridge yes
terday at her home on Pacific avenue.
MISS EQlln mdu SduleISO dOOo| AeA
seven dainty maids at luncheon yester-
day. a few Of the buds and one or two
OF those prospective Of next years In
itiation. The room and table were
warmly colored with red, carnations
and name cards-these were designed
after the same flower. Streamers OF
red tulle and red-shaded candelabra
were used with stunning effect.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. NJ. Breeden will en-
tertain at cards at their home on
Broadway, on February 4.
Miss Katherine Powers leaves to-day
for the East, DR.. and Mrs. George II.
Powers and Miss Ruth Powers go on
February /, all to attend the wedding
of George II. Powers Jr., which will
shortly take place in Boston.