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The Newtown bee., 1905-09-01

NiSkimmin, John Miskimmin, Miss
pussy" McCandless, Mr. and Mrs Fay
and daughter Meal times are made
very pleasant and much looked for by
the charming attendance of the new
waitress, Miss Eleanor Guthrie, of
Hartford. Mrs Lucy A. Todd of New
Milford is one of the most popular
guests at the house. Mrs Stoughton
is untiring in her efforts to please her
boarders, which makes Pleasure
House the most desirable place to
spend a vacation.
HOUSE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
During the showers Thursday, Au-
gust "a, the lightning struck N. w.
Flowers house, entering d closet on the
second floor. 1t tore off plastering and
scorched clothing and then passed down
to the first floor and tore off the plaster
from corner Of room. The only
damage to the outside of the house
was to a door casing. At the same
time it struck tree, picket fence
and a wire fence near the house. Miss
Bessie Green was severely shocked,
being thrown to the floor but not Seri-
ously hurt. The rest Of the family
escaped injury.
BETHLEHEM LEADS THE STATE.
n. W. Flower and II. B. A twood will
soon have telephones, making IL in
town, or one for every twelve inhabi-
tants. The writer thinks Bethlehem
leads the state in the number Of tele-
phones in proportion to the population.
Mrs G. V. Case and two daughters
and Mrs Downs are boarding at n. W.
Flowers.
Miss Edith Judsop of Waterbury is
at her fathers. Miss JudSOn is the
proprietor of a millinery store and she
would be glad to serve her Bethlehem
acquaintance.
Recent arrivals at Breezy Crest are
Mrs Downs, Mrs G. V. case, Misses
Mildred and Louise Case of Derby and
Mr. and Mrs r. W. Lewis of Manga
tuck.
Harry Tracy and family of Middle
The Newtown bee., 1905-09-01
fully amputated the fingers to the

WOODBURY. VICTORIOUS.
In the baseball game on August % |
Woodbury. was victorious by score of
to 2. The score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-23

Nyack, N Y, Nov. 23-The body Of William II. Jones, who last
night shot and killed Harry Britton and wounded Frank Brhton,
was found at 7 o'clock this morning at the rear of the Baptist church,
near the scene of last nights murder.
Jones had shot himself through the heart, a revolver of 38-caibrc
being found near the body.
The discovery OF the body followed an al-nights search for
Jones, which began, soon after the shooting at the Brtton home. 1t
is believed that Jones, after wandering about for several hours, re-
turned to the vicinity of the Britton hcme in the hope OF seeing Jessie
Britton and not being able 10 safely approach the house decided to
kill himself. The body was viewed by the coroner, who ordered its
removal to an undertakers.
The murder and suicide followed an attempt of Jones to sec
Jessie Britton, with whom he was infatuated. Her brothers refused
his admittance to the house, whereupon he drew a revolver and
began firing. Harry Britton was killed instantly and his brother
severely wounded. AT the hospital this morning it was said that
Frank Britton would probably recover. Jones was a decorator en-
ployed in a local painting shop. He was about SIS years of age and
claimed TO be a Cuban.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-23
STEAMER new SH0REHAM
FAST IN MUD AT DOCK

This morning Just before the time for
sailing from Newport a rather unusual
accident occurred 20 the steamer New
Shorcham. which delayed the sailing Of
the vessel SO hat II was after - 80 when
she arrived here.
The tide this morning was noticed all
along the bay TO be the lowest known in
some years, and the steamer having heen
rather heavily loaded with both freight
and passengers. settled I'm the mud so that
whom the engines were started rev9lve as
the propellors woul there was no change
In the position of the vessel.
An investigation showed tho cause TO
be the low tide. and the fact that the
steamer was settled in the mud. A wait
was then found 10 be necessary until
the tide came NJ. This occurred about
l0;D and the vessel came to this city. The
shipping interests along the waterfront
here also noticed the how tide Captain
Ricketson. who is IL the master OF the
New Shorehsm, stated that the tide was
the lowest this morning that he has
known IN many years. The cause OF such
low tide has not seen ascertaiEed as yet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-23

GIVES A
WARNING

Paris, Nov. 23.-Turkey's note In reply
TO the ultimatum Of the powers contains
"A warning that the action Of the powers
in resorting to a naval demonstrations may
precipitate an internal uprising by Mus
selmans against the Christian population
OF Turkey. This is regarded as a threat
as II is known that no demonstration OF
Musselmans against Christians can occur
unless II has the silent acquiescense Of
the Turkish authorities.
IA answer OF the Porte is unsatisfac-
tory As II docs not respond TO the demand
rOr rnF XrUUyIUU Ut TTe authority or rhr-
hnanc'ai agents Of the Powers for two
years. and II evasive upon tho question OF
the general control OF the Powers OF the
financial affairs OF Macedonia. All the
ministers except the minister Of war fav-
cred yielding 10 the ultimatum. but Pal
CCe Influences led the sultan 20 overrule
tho favorable attitude OF the Porte. These
influences are considered 10 be the out
growth Of Germany's abstaining from
taking an active part in the naval dem
onstratiOn.
The Turkish reply gives a serious tara
10 the negotiations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-23
M'AAMARk-M'CABE CASE
ON TRIAL A SECOND TIME

The second trial OF the suit Of Luke Me-
Namana against Edward McCabe 6 son
was begun in Presiding Justice Sweet
loud's court today. Defendants intended
some three year 3 10 purchase an old
estate al the corner OF Broadway and
Vinton street. n the same could be re-
ulodcled 1T n fair price.
They engaged the plaintiff to prepare
specifications for remodoling the house.
He made a duplicate Of the specifications
and defendants say agreed TO do the
work required for s265O 1t is admitted
that changes wore made I'm the plans and
something Is due FOR extra work.
MT. Mcnamara was paid $500. he Civ
ing two receipts that the defendants say
wcFa ~ou account OF Cortr-Ict. Mr.
McNamara denies he ever entered into
any contract TO do the work for a fixed
price.
He rsndered a bill claiming sSli753 was
due. giving credit for the $500 paid. De-
PENDANTS asked him 10 furnish a bill for
the work made necessary by changes In
claiming for that part the sum Of 1924
was due.
Defendants made an estimate and offer
cd 1880 for the extra work. AT the pre-
vious trial IN tho common pleas division
OF the Supreme court a verdict was given
the plaintiff and the jury specifically
found that plaintiff did not agree 60 DO
the work FOR 5000. This verdict was set
aside by the Appellate court as against
the evidence.
+. II. Quinn and 10. u. Bassott arc coun-
sell for the plaintiff and j. w. Hogan for
the defendants.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-23
vIRGINIA'S
ENDURANCE
TRIAL

Rockland. Me, Nov. 23-The battlesh!p
Virginia today had her four hours en-
durance run. She left the anchorage of
the ~Breskwater at 1870 a m. and at s:25
O'Clock was steaming rapidly past White
head.
From there TO the point off Monhegan
Island, where her straight away southerly
course begins the battleship speeded up
and when she entered the course probably
was making about l9 knots.
The trial began al $40 O'Clock. She
was belching a great amount OF smoke
and could barely he seen from Whitehead
IL was the general opinion OF those on
board that she would make about l9.3
knots. The course extends toward Bos-
ton. and at the completion OF the trial
the trial boards Will he transferred 10 "A
tug of Boston light and she will proceed
direct 10 Newport News 10 receive the
inishin touches from the bui!ders.
There was a light breeze blowing from
the west. The weather was so thick II
was considered improbable that she could
be seen from any point along the Maine
coast after getting under way upon the
course.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-23
CONVICTED
MURDERER
C0LLAPSES

Waterbury. Conn, Nov. 23.-Ciriarco
Capoblsnco was sentenced by Judge SSas
A. Robinson in the superior court today
20 be hanged at wethersheid prison. Tues
day. Feb. q. 1905. for the murder or
Angelo Solomita.
Capobianco collapsed when the t,ntence
was repeated 70 him by an interpreter
and had to be carried from the court
room.
Before sentence was pronounced. the
prisoner was permitted TO make a state
ment. in which he accused his former
boarding house keeper. sabbino Perrillo.
of having instignted the crime. %Cspobianco
said Perrillo piled him with liquor n
then put n revolver into his hand and
told him 10 60 and kill solomita.
Motion by counsel for the prisoner for
arrest OF sentence and tho setting aside
OF tho verdict were overruled by Judge
Robinson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-23
ELECTION FRAUDS Believed TO
HAVE LED TO A MURDER

New York, Nov. 23-Eloction frauds are
believed by the police to nave caused the
murder last night Of w. F. Harrington
IN Little Naples dance hall. and also
the probably fatal injuries OF another
man who was found with a fractured
skull some distance away from Little
Naples"
The injured man wa. called Abnm
JUckermau OF this city. The dance hall
Is conducted by Paul Kelly. leader OF an
east side gang
Bartender Bernard Escotte, one OF the
nine persons arrested. said that the fight
started when four member Of the
Liberty association" which IL hostile 10
the Kelly gang. entered the room after
midnight. One OF these men. Escottc
says. shouted that his best friend was
shot here Tuesday morning" The general
fusilade followed. The police believe
that n quarrel over the division OF cleo
ton money was the original cause OF the
fight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-23

When the section hand found the
bodies he at once notified Coroner Fl. L.
Saunders and Selectman O. D.. Nichard,
who proceeded 10 the scene.
They took charge OF the bodies, which
later were removed 60 n local undertaking
establishment. Coroner Saunders ex-
pressed the opinion that the bodies had
been lying in the underbrush for about
two weeks. There was a bullet wound In
the womGn's head Just IN front OF the
right ear, while the man had a bullet hole
just over his right ear.
An examination OF the mans pockets
disclosed two knights Of Pythias receipts
for dues. made out by Victor lodge, No.
-. Newport, Me. One contained the name
OF Henry w. Leavitt. the other OF w. II.
Leavitt. Several letters also were found.
A gold filled open face watch was in one
pocket.
The woman wore q plain gold ring, APP
parently a wedding ring. She was a black
felt hat with Jet trimmings, a fur boa.
"a slate coloree Jacket and a black skirt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-23
TESTIFIES
In HIS own
DEFENCE

Colebrook. y. H., Nov. 23.-Witnesses
for the defense in the trial OF Plummer
Bacon, charged with the murder OF John
Sawyer or Young, at Dalton. were heard
at this mornings session OF the court, the
respondent himself appearing.
The court was prepared TO hear the
closing arguments OF both sides at the
afternoon session and it was thought
probable that the case might go TO the
Jury tonight.
Bacon's brother-in-law. James Harri-
man. stated that on the night or the al
legged shooting Bacon came TO his house
and acted in a peculiar manner His tes-
timony was corroborated by his wife and
daughter. George Bacon. the defendants
father. also testified that on the night
Of the shooting Plummer acted un-
naturally.
The accused mans ageS mother testified
that on that day he was under the In
nuence OF liquor.
Plummer Bacon, the defendant was the
last witness called. He said ne was %
years old and on the day Sawyer was
killed he had been drinking heavily with
Sawyer and Bernard Mann, companion.
at Whiteheld. They all drove TO tho
home OF Lorenzo Ash. where Sawyer
boarded, and as Sawyer was climbing
out OF the wagon he said something In
sulting, Bacon claims.
Then, the witness continued, Sawyer
came around TO his side of the team,
pulled him out OF his seat. hit him on tho
head three times and kicked him twice.
This. he affirmed, was all that he re-
membered until late at night he dimly re-
calls putting up his horse in his fathers
barn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-23
MISS RE- SE'S
MURDERER
CAPTURED

Chicago. Nov. 23.-High police officials
said early today that they had the muir.
derer Of Miss Maud Reese.
The man who killed the girl is q
prisoner at the Canalport avenue station.
said a police lieutenant who had been
working on the case under Assistant Chief
Schuettler. II cannot give out his name
and / cannot tell where he was captured.
But I am positive he Is the man.
ITO show how the department stands.
I will add that the police have ceased
work on the case. our work is finished 90
A man who gave the name OF John Belk-
nap was arrested early today In a saloon.
He is regarded as an important find.
Through ali Of yesterday It was said there
was no clue OF value. Miss Reese was
murdered In her apartment, zoo Evanston
avenue, Tuesday evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-23
SUES
To RECOVER
rent BILL

The papers In a suit brought by the
state OF Rhode Island against the Cniver-
sity school corporation we're served today
by Deputy Sheriff Kinnecom. Defend,
ant hired the old state normal cho OF
he state authorities. but the venture OF
success and when a. was abandoned over
$1,000 was owing TO the state for rent.
The school was kept running until about
the time the building was taken In hand
TO prepare 1t for the use OF the supreme
court. Several attempts on the part OF
the stockholders TO raise the money 10
pay the rent due have been failures.
William n Greenough, attorney general.
represents the state.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-23

The prcmier's appeal to tho Unionists
a. New Castle a week ago. 90 unite on his
fiscal policy, has not met with much
success. On the contrary. Joseph Cham
berlain. the most powerful private mem
Der OF the Unionist coalition, directly
Joined Issue with his chief in u speech
at Bristol Tuesday, calling on Unlonists
to rally 70 the support % his more dres-
tic fiscal proposals., which include r 20
cent tnx on grain.
The cleavage OF Tho party was thus
moro markedly accentuated,
A cabinet meeting has beer called FOR
tomorrow. THIS will be only the second
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-23

Inquiries by the authorities revealed the
fact that the couple arrived in town on
Nov. s. They went 90 the Junction House.
where they registered as w. IL. Jones and
wife.
They left the hotel the next day and
were not seen again by the proprietor.
They did not take with them two bags
which they had brought. When these were
opened today a razor and a hox OF 30
calbre revolver cartridges. from which a
few Of the cartridges had been removed.
were found, together with a Maine Central
railroad mileage book.
The bodies were found at the foot OF a
large tree, under which tho mans over
coat had been spread out on the ground.
The leaves had been brushed aside, but
there was no evidences that n struggle.
had occurred, The woman lay on her
back, with her hands thrown out. The
man lay ten feet away. his hand by his
side. clutching the revolver.
The authorities took steps TO communi-
cate with Maine officials in an effort t.
establish the identity OF the couple.
Continued on Page Two.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-23
CAPT. HURLEY
WILL Be OUT
OF GAME:

Boston. Nov 23.-At noon today the fol-
lowing official bulletin was issued in con-
nection with Capt. Daniel j. Hurley Of
the Harvard football team by DR.. Z. n.
Nichols, surgeon IN charge OF the Harvard
football squad, who Is attending Capt.
Hurley at the city hospital.
Capt. Hurley is suffering from a serious
injury TO the surface OF the brain, which
viii prevent his entering the game Sat
urday. The injury is a result OF a blow
on the head received In the Dartmouth
game last Saturday. which at the time
caused no symptoms. Later symptoms
developed which showed brain injury. This
late development OF symptoms Is common
In head injuries. Mr.. Hurley's condition,
although serious. Is not at present cr!ti-
cal. lie has been seen by DR.. w y.
Billiard. 81 consultation. nj the City hos
pital and at present Is very comfortable.
(Signed)
EDWARD II. NICHOLS"
DR.. Nichols also stated that the injury
was IN the shape OF n blood clot and ex-
pressed the hope that II would prove OF
such a nature that IL would be absorbed
IN the natural processes OF the body and
that an operation would not be necessary.
Al best. 81 his opinion. Il would he 'some
days before he can leave the hospital.
The symptoms" referred 20 by DR..
Nichols were an unnatural irritability
aud occasional incoherence In his speech.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-23
FOLLOWS
MURDER IN WOODS
IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

c1arernont, N. H., Nov. 23-A case of murder and suicide was
revealed today when the bodies of a man and a woman were found
by a section hand in the woods near the Boston and Maine railroad
tracks, about four miles from the centre of this town in West Clare
mont.
Clasped in the mans right hand was a 32-cslibre revolver with
two chambers empty. The bodies and the ground nearby were COW
cred with blood. The bodies were recognized as those of a couple
who registered at the Junction house on Nov. 9Th as w. II. Jones
and wife of Portland, Me, and who left the hotel on the following
day.
In the mans pocket were found papers bearing the name Oh
Harry w. Leavitt and w. H. Leavitt and a letter addressed to Mrs.
Mary J. Lesvtt, Lisbon Falls, Me.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-23

London, Nov. 23-The recent rumors Of an early dissolution of
parliament and an appeal to the country are gradually crystalizing
into more definite form, and while no Official intnnaton has yet been
forthcoming the idea is prevalent that Premier Bslfour will soon
place his resignation in the hands of King Edward.
Should he do &C, the Liberals will be invited TO form a govern
n1ent. Parliament will meet for a few days session and a general
election will occur early in the new year.
The political situation was so radically altered during the past
week that even the government supporters no longer argue that Mr..
Balfour has a sufficiently united party at his back to again meet par
lament with the object Of initiating any useful legislation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-23
BUSINESS MEN ORGANIZE
FOR RATE REGULATION

Butte, Mont. Nov. 3.-The business
men Of Helena have taken steps 20 form
a state organization or representative
men from every section OF Montana for
the purpose 81 assisting n the reform
movement FOR better railroad rate lori.-
lation.
The plan OF organization will he 10 as
sist IN carrying out President Rooseveit's
scheme for government control of rail.
roads. Meetings arc 10 be held ~ Helena
on Dec. IL for the purpose % rg~nization.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-23
BAGGAGE CHECK SWlN0LERS
TROUBLING The RAILROADS

Chicago, Nov. 23.-The Chicago and Al
ton and several western roads are suffer
ing from the operations OF baggage check
~swindlers. The game Is a new one. Most
OF the railroads have discarded the old
slime brass checks and now use a card
on which Is written the destination. route
and other particulars. q
These cards are easy 20 initiate and
when the sharper notes the wording and
number OF q piece OF baggage that has
Just arrived, IL Is the work Of but a
few moments 20 prepare a duplicate end
present ~ 70 the Baggage man. In many
cases tho baggage hes been delivered sew
erai hours before the real owner called
for 81. thus giving ample time 70 make
away with the plumber.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-23
NO LONGER DESIGNATED AS
UNITED STATES PROPERTY

Washington, Nov. AIN the new map
for 1905 issued by the general land office
the little dot OF land, lying or the coast
Of Cuba, and known as the Isle OF Pines,
will 10 longer have the letters ~. s"
following its name.
Frank Bond, chief Of tho map division
OF tho general lane Office said today that
the letters ~. s." had been placed after
pine Island by mistake and that the mis-
take would be rectiaed on the new maps.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-23
NO MORE HANDB00KSIN
PUBLIC PRINTING OFFICE

Washington, Nov. 23-Handbooks in the
government printing Office will not BE-
allowed.
This is the gist OF an order being en-
forced by Acting Public Printer Ricketts,.
in the government printing office.
Mr.. Ricketts, received a letter naming
two or three men who were making hand
books secretly on the Bennings races. Mr..
Ricketts, told the men 10 stop operations
or ne would discharge them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-23
HAAKON VII AND HIS QUEEN.
ON the WAY TO NORWAY.

Copenhagen. Nov. a3-KIng Haakon
VII. Queen Maud and Crown Prince Olaf
sailed today for Christiania. Great crowds
gathered 70 witness the departure of the
new ruler OF Norway.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-23
OLD FRIGkTE SUNK BY SHELLS
TO PREVENT SPREAD OF FIRE

London, Nov. 2s.-Tho old "a gun frIgate
Forte. built IN 1912, WA sunk In the Med
way river today by shells fred by the
British gungoat Bustard.
Fire broke out on the Forte. which had
been used ~ r coal depot and 1000 tons Of
coal were soon ablsze. The Smelling was
resortsd 20 IN order 90 prevent The threat
ened spreading OF the IRE to neighboring
shipping.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-23
SALVAGE OPERATIONS ON
T0G0'S SUNKEN FLAGSHIP

Victoria, n. c.. Nov. 2s-salvase oper-
ations were progressing vigorously on
Togo's sinken flagship Miknsa when the
shawmut left japan. the authoriSos be-
Ing determined 10 raise her with the leas;
possible delay. The theory now enter
tained for her loss IL hat decomposition
set IN among the explosives In her Mega
zine and spontaneous combustion resulted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-23
NAVAL RESERVES TO ATTEND

The Third Division OF the Naval Re-
serves. 100 strong. will attend the opening
Of the new stock company at the IMPERIAL
Monday evening. and after tho perform
nnce will enjoy a supper az Taft's hotel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-23

hold this fall and the fact that there have
been so few conferences between the min
listers IL taken as another indication OF
the immineuce of n change Of govern
ment.
on the StoCk- Exchange uc1tuttc an
nouncement 81 the resignation OF tho cabi-
net 10 expected at any time. and the whole
market today was Fat 81 consequence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-23
DINED WITH TIVE KAISER

Berlin, Nov. ss--Profcssor Francis
Greenwood Peabody ~ Harvard. who IL
delivering > course NJ lectures ut the Ber-
In University. dined with Emperor VIII
liam ~ Pottsdam yesterday evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-23

Don't waste your money on worth
les advertising schemes. or before
you realize II you'll hnd a tidy little
hsle in your appropriation. Stick 10
the newspapers. Newspaper adver-
Using pays when II Is rightly done,
but al you'll get out OF a good deal
OF the other kind r. the privilege OF
Advertiser.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-16
Natives Ruin Rubber Vines.

The Natal government has decided
TO throw open a part of the Ngwavu.
ma district in Zululand to European
settlers willing to lease lands for the
purpose of tapping the large numbers
of rubber vines which abound In this
hitherto unknown district. The rub
Der is Of good quality. but unfortunate.
ly the natives in collecting It very oft
en- destroy the vines. one OF the chiefs
recently having felled 5000 trees to
form new stockade for his royal
kraal.