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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-09-15
PAID FAT SALARIES.
Empire State Inquiry Shows Decrease
in Only One Case-Tests New
York Life.

NEW YORK, Sept. S.-The salaries
paid to the officers of the New York
Life Insurance company was the sub
ject discussed when the insurance in
Vestigation was resumed today.
Edmund Randolph, treasurer of the
New York Life, testified that the salary
of President John A. Mccall of that
company had been increased from $40,
600 in 1892 to $4,000 in 1893, $4,000
in 1896, and 100000 since 1901. ~
Vice President Cat Down - ~.
The salary Of George W. Perkins,
vice president Of that company, Mr..
Randolph testified, was increased from
$4,000 in 1893 to $50, 900 in 1897, $780,
900 in 1900, $4,000 in 1901, and then
reduced to $4,000 in 1902. The reduc-
ton IN salary was due to Mr.. Perkins
going into partnership with j. 2. Nor
gan. Mr.. Randoph's statement of the
salaries Of the other officials showed
steady increase
John Clafn, a director and member
of the finance committee of the New
York Life, the next witness, described
the cOmpany's methods Of making in
yestments. The lists were prepared, he
said, not by individuals, but by practi-
cally the whole financial community. 1t
the proposals came on the day of the
finance committees sitting, the whole
finance committee considered the pro-
pOSals.
Does the New York Life from time
to time enter into syndicate agree
2" asked Mr.. Hughes.
Yes" Mr.. CIafin replied.
DO they come before the sub-cOmmit-
tee of the finance committee"
NO; they come before the whole
finance committee. Written agreements
are drawn UP and a synopsis of them is
recorded"
Does not the New York Life enter
into syndicates when it does not take
the bonds itself?"
1T never enters into syndicates unless
satisfied that i is a good thing for the
New York Life. 1t never enters into
syndicate transactions except with the
intention of taking bonds"
Cromwell Has a Boinbsheil.
In the person of it's treasurer, Fred
erick Cromwell, the Mutual Life Insur-
ance company was put on the rack yes
terday by Senator Armstrong; joint
legislative inquisition. Mr. Cromwell
proved to be surprisingly candid, and his
evidence was evidently the most sensa-
tiOnal feature of a session.
1t was elected that, as in the case Of
the Equitable, officers and directors Of
the Mutual are the chief stockholders
and directors in the several subsidiary
trust companies dominated by the insur-
ance company
Members of the Mutual's subcommit-
tee on finance, which holds absolute
sway in the matter Of syndicate partici-
pations, do not hesitate as individual
underwriters, it was alleged, to take per-
sonal profits both as buyers and sellers
of bonds in underwriting transactions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-09-15
Farmer EOddershuCks.

Queer folks in the city" rema rl,cd
Farmer FOddershucks "They got ev-
erythfng charged at the stores, 1 guess
never think O payin' cash. Wy, I
went inter a big place ter git Mandy
some calker last week an I laid
daown a s. bill ter pay for it. TIL
clerk give one look at it an yelled out,
all excited: 'Cashr An I swan if a
hull flock of kids didn't come a-runnin'
to see it."-Cleveland Leader.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-09-15

age and diversion dams and in build
in canals, laterals and headgates is
the largest undertaking of the kind in
the history of the United States.
The reclamation act provides that
funds from the sale of certain public
lands shall be applied by the govern
ment to the building Of irriga ton
works. At the present time the fund
amounts to about S2S, 100000 and is in
creasing at the rate Of 100000 an
nually. This fund is self-continuing.
After the irrigation works have been
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-09-15
Not Loaded.

Maybelle-Clarence and Jack quar-
relied about me!
Estelle-How exciting. What did
they do?
Maybelle-Oh, it was awful. I came
into the room and they were waving
pistols at each other
Estelle-Pistols? Mercy! Were they
loaded?
Maybelle-Not a bit-they were as
sober as could be.-CIeveland Leader
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-09-15
Conquest d "a. Great
American Desert
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The millions Of acres Of arid lands
Of the west already thrown open to
the farmers by irrigation and the mil
lions more to be thrown open, will, it
is claimed by irrigation experts, open
the way for the mightiest Anglo-Saxon
settlement the world has ever known.
1t is estimated that about 10000. 600
acres of land in all, will be reclaimed
by the government projects.
The work which the government is
executing in constructing great stor-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-09-15
NOT TAKEN AS FOREIGNERS.
Turkey Refuses to Recognize Alienat ton
of Natives Who Come Back.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept S.-The
Porte has replied to Minister Leishman's
protest in regard to Ghiskis Vartanian,
said to be an American citizen, who was
condemned to death at STAMFORD for
murder, reiterating it's old contention
that native Turks will not be classified
as foreigners on their return to the coun-
try of their origin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-09-15
BEGINNING Early.

"My husband is one of those never
giye-up men," exclaimed Mrs. June
bridey, proudly.
Already"
Already what?"
Refusing to give up. We were mar
ried a year become my husband began
to get stingy."-Houston Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-09-15
Verdict of JudC LYNCH.

"How did the trial of the alleged
horse thief end?' asked the stranger
from the effete east.
"Oh, in the usual manner" replied
the landlord of the Arizona village
inn. THE defendant was left in sus-
pense''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-09-15
POWDER MILL
IS BLOWN UP.
Uniontown, Pa, Explode, Killing
It's Employees.

CONNELLSVILLE, Pa, Sept. o.
With a report that could be heard for a
radius of ten miles the Rand Powder
works located at Fair Chance, Pa, six
miles east of Uniontown, Pa, blew up
today, causing, it is believed, over thirty
deaths and considerable financial dam
age.
Twelve Bodies Recovered.
SO far twelve bodies have been taken
from the ruins and it is said there are
over twenty bodies still under the debris.
Hundreds of people have volunteered for
the rescue work, but it will be some
time before the casualties are known.
The explosion occurred in a car of
powder and was followed few minutes
later by another and heavier one when
the flames ignited the large magazine.
The conclusion of the second explosion
knocked out the telephone and telegraph
wires and all communication with the
scene of the explosion.
Rush to the Scene.
Persons within a radius of fifteen miles
heard the explosion and knew that the
powder works had blown up.
Every vehicle in the surrounding VI
cinity was pressed into service and hun
dreds of people were soon gathered
about the ruins aiding in the work OF
rescue.
Train Nearly Wrecked.
A passenger train on the Baltimore q
Ohio railroad from MOrgantoWn to Con-
nelsyiile, which was passing the works
when the first explosion occurred was al
most thrown from the track by the con-
cussion which broke all the windows and
caused a panic among the passengers,
several of whom were injured by Tying
glass
Many Buildings Damaged.
Opposite the powder works the tracks
of the Pennsylvania and Baltimore u
Ohio railroads were destroyed. For a
mile around many buildings have been
wrecked, and at UniontOwn, seven miles
away, hundreds of windows have been
broken. Large skylights in the court
house at Uniontown were smashed, and
there was a panic of the occupants.
Damage was done at COnnellsville,
Mount Pleasant and Scotdale and i'll
hundreds of homes the pictures were
thrown from the walls.
Like an Earthquake.
TIE conclusion was like an earth
quake to the country round about and
in the surrounding towns caused great
excitement, which was not lessened by
the fact that the communication on the
trolley line was broken off several miles
from here.
Manager Rand was reported dead, but
later it was fouad he was alive, but bad
~ injured. The first thing he did after
being removed from the wreckage was to
insist on being carried to a telephone, so
that he could talk to his wife in another
town, because he knew she would hear
the roar of the explosion and believed
that nothing else than his voice would
reaSsure her.
The search for the bodies in the wreck
age is slow and it will be some time be-
fore anything like an estimate of the
casualties can be made.
1t is probable that. the cause of the
explosion of the car of powder will never
be known.
All the men VINO were working about
it are believed 10 have been blown to
pieces,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-09-15
Those Heart1ess Creditor

mo l can't afford to work for 5000
a year"
Cant, And why nOt?'
Because it would be too good Il
thing for my creditors. They'd take it
all away from me. "-Cleyeland Plain
Dealer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-09-15
FOUR CHILDREN BURNED.
Overturned Lamp Causes the Death OF
Little Ones

ROLLA, Mo-, Sept. S.-Four children.
ranging in age from 6 to II, daughters
of Peter Stubbleield, railroad porter,
were burned to death in their home near
here late last night. The fire is supposed
to have originated from an overturned
lamp.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-09-15
In Hard Luck

The Judge-Have you anything to
offer the court before sentence is pass
ed on you?
The Prisoner-No, your honor; l
had S13, but my lawyer appropriated
it,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-09-15
PRAY AGAINST PAVILION.
Summer Resort Has Fire Believed of In
cendiary Nature Following United
Brethren Meetings.

FREMONT, o., Sept. 9.-Fire de-
stroyed the pavilion at the BallvilIe
summer resort. United Brethren had
been holding prayer meetings regarding
the pavilion, it is believed. and the fire
may have been of incendiary origin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-09-15
Place for O'Donoyan Rosa.

CORK, Sept. S.-The county council
has elected O'Donovan Rosa to cleri-
cal position at a salary of $500 per an
mum and cabled him to come back 1T
Clce,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-09-15
Sugar Rate War Settled.

NEW YORK, Sept. 9-The settle
ment of the sugar rate war between the
eastern trunk lines and the western and
gulf state lines was announced today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-09-15

CONNELLSVILLE, Pa, Sept. o.
With a report that could be heard for a
radius of ten miles the Rand Powder
works located at Fair Chance, Pa, six
miles east of Uniontown, Pa, blew up
today, causing, it is believed, over thirty
deaths and a considerable financial dam
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-09-15
Twelve Bodies Recovered.
Rush to the Scene.

Persons within a radius of fifteen miles
heard the explosion and knew that the
powder works had blown up.
Every vehicle in the surrounding VI
cinity was pressed into service and hun
dreds of people were soon gathered
about the ruins aiding in the work OF
rescue.
The Newtown bee., 1905-06-02

The back of an unusually backward season appears to be- broken and sum- mer wears now come in for attention. Meigs & Go. of Bridgeport have long been preparing for summer weather, and now present complete lines of warm weather wears for men which in quality and style are not matched in town. Among the many novelties in outing suits brought forth by this pro- gressive house is line of Oregon mills caSsimere outing suits in light and medium shades. These have caught the fancy of advanced dressers. The goods is loosely woven and porous, with the admirable shape-keeping qualities which make these suits ideal for summer outing and lounging wear. The model is the latest brought out by a tailOr-a bit extreme in length Of coat and looseness, yet with the broad shoulders, wide deep-lapelled collars and seven-inch vents which mark the style of the moment. TrOusers1 are full at the hips. In hOmespuns, wool crashes, sergeS and trOpical-weight worsteds MeigS & Go. show wonder full variety of patterns in!smart outing suits, as we'll as all the other essen tials of cool dress, from straw hats in sixteen different styles and propor- tions to Zenith" Oxfords. The sum- mer man will find all of his dress wants anticipated at Meigs & Co.'S. great store.
The Newtown bee., 1905-06-02
signal, of the raised hand of the horse

Miss Alice Bronson goes, this week, to Grace hospital, New Haven, to take course in the nurses training school. On Saturday afternoon she enter tained the Shepaug club very pleasant ly at her home.
 Much credit is due the road makers for the good condition of the roads.
 Millie Thomas closed her school in the North district, last Friday. W. B. Stephe ns, the superintendent ceived bad fracture of the leg some months ago, is able to ride out a little. Harvey Thomas is breaking a fine colt for H. A. Hill of Bridgewater.
 Mrs A. Northrop is making repairs and adding on to her house. Bronson Brothers are doing the work. Wallace Barnes and family of Bridge port were guests over Sunday of Miss Frances Barnes. MT Barnes and fam fly will return here about June l to spend the summer with Miss Barnes. Mrs Charles Glover is very critically ill at A. H. Wilsey's. MT and Mrs Ernest LampSOn had a little daughter arrive at their home, Sunday, April 23.
 MT and Mrs Walter Morris had a little daughter arrive at their home, Sunday, April B.
 | Y., is spending a few weeks with heI daughter, Mrs Walter Morris. l John Mac Me.len of Stony Creek spent Sunday with his parents, MT and
 Mrs A. c. Mellen.
 | Mrs Thomas McNiff. who has beer 1 ill two weeks with pleuriSy and pneu
 monia, is cOnvaleScent.
The Newtown bee., 1905-06-02
NEW FAIRFIELD.
WHAT'S DOING IN TOWN

WHAT'S DOING IN TOWN.
 Standing water was frozen on the morning of the 24th.
 Ruben Stowe has bought the timber on l5O acres of land of Orlando Pep. per.
 Judge Dempsey has placed Frank Whitlock's oldest boy with John Dur. gy, to remain until he becomes of age, and his girl with Russell Hatch, until SEe becomes of age.
 MT and Mrs N. B. Brush have re- ceived information that their son, Al. exander, who is in Texas, is in a hos. pital, sick with typhoid fever. Frank Metcalf has bought the tie timber on Mrs Caroline MeadS lanC for B. E. NettletOn. One of R. Stowe's men has moved his family into David Disbrow's tenant house. Lewis Durgy has traded COW fo Orville SherwOod'S cob horse. There is very little farming or roat working being done, on account of al the available teams being used in haul ing timber and tics. Mary Briton has secured position as housekeeper for family In Dan bury.
The Newtown bee., 1905-06-02

der the doctors care and has been un-
 able to attend to her school duties, but
 her friends are glad to hear she is on the gain. Charles Everett has secured some one to help him about his farm duties. Arthur Sherwood has his bay win
 dow nearly completed. MT McCollum is doing the work. Mrs Hobart Mallett is under Dr Gallop's care and is now slowly inn proving. Mrs Ida Gilbert is entertaining her
 daughter and children, Mrs Richard Noble, of Hartford. John Sable has rented rooms to an
 Italian, who is cutting timber for E. E. Nettleton. Conrad Coll has bought the George Rachel farm and expects to move his
 family there, soon. MT and Mrs Charles Burr are living
 at his fathers, George Burr. Mrs Mary Plumb of Canada is visit
 ing. her sisters, Mrs Amanda Wheeler
 and Mrs George Burr.
The Newtown bee., 1905-06-02
WEST BEDDING.
NUGGETS OF NEWS

NUGGETS OF NEWS.
 The pastor was entertained at Uriah Gritfin's, over Sunday. Luke Kavanaugh of Staten Island is moving into the rooms vacated by Samuel Ryder and working in the CoOper's shop for Arthur Todd. MT and Mrs Fred Griffin and son spent Sunday at MT Griffin's fathers, Uridh Griffin.
 Charles Barnum has been spending a week at Savin Rock, repairing prop erty lately purchased by Noah White.
 Miss Lena Gage has been spending several days with Maud Bronson.
 U. s. Griffin has purchased all the small buildings around the pavilion in BrookSide park.
 0. J. Hedden purchased, last week, of Mrs l.. B. Benedict a tract of about IS acres of timber for B. B. Nettleton.
 B. B. Nettleton has purchased a tract of 35 acres of woodland from
The Newtown bee., 1905-06-02
PLATTSVILLE.
ESTER W. WHEELER.

SYLVESTER W. WHEELER.
 Sylvester Wheeler, who had been living in Bridgeport for the past three or four years, but had just moved back to his home near the reservoir a few weeks ago on account of poor health, hoping the change would be beneficial died at his home here, Friday, May 26, aged 57 years, nine months and 26 days. The funeral was largely at tended from his late home, Tuesday afternoon, Rev MT Illman officiating. The burial was in the cemetery near number of floral tribu' es. MT Wheel. CT is survived by his wife and one son, Clark J. Wheeler, of Bridgeport; also three brothers, Ellis Wheeler of Eas- ton, Howard and George Wheeler o1 Bridgeport. He will also be missed by a large circle of friends.
The Newtown bee., 1905-06-02
STEvENsON.
A SCHOOL PICNIC.

A SCHOOL PICNIC.
 Miss O'Brien had very enjoyable picnic for her, scholars in the pines back of the church, one afternoon last week. Besides the scholars, a few others were invited, and over 30 were present. The scholars had singing and recitations, after which all enjoy ed ice cream, cake, etc.
 Miss McLaughlan, teacher at Bots ford, has been spending few days Bradley's.
 Miss Edna Aldrich of Wings Sta tion, N. Y., is visiting her cousin Miss Stephens; also her sister, Sarah who is living with Miss Stephens, this summer.
 Miss B. Hartnett is visiting friends in Shelton.
The Newtown bee., 1905-06-02
KENT.
MARTIN B. LANE.

Martin B. Lane, a prominent and highly esteemed citizen of. Bulls Bridge, died on Monday. He was for many years overseer of the Schagh- coke tribe of Indians, who have a res ervation in the town of Kent. He is survived by a wife and three sons, Fred R., George and William Lane. He esteemed on all sides. The funeral took place on Thursday, Rev MT Smith of Kent officiating. MT Lane is a brother of Conductor Clark Lane.
The Newtown bee., 1905-06-02
WARREN.
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

Orange Sackett of Grand Rapids, Mich., formerly of Warren, is to be married to Miss Johnson, the first week in June.
 Miss Nellie Green of New Milford is visiting at M. A. Strong's.
 Mrs N. B. Strong arrived home from Florida, Friday evening, May 26. Mrs Strong spent week in Columbia, s. O., and in Washington, D. O., on the route home.
 George Lyman was taken suddenly acute indigestion, but is better at this writing.
The Newtown bee., 1905-06-02

In the advertisement of the Farm ers' Supply & Roofing Co, of this week they call particular attention to the Walter A. Wood Rake which with it's improvements this year makes it far superior to it's competitors, and like all of the Walter A. Wood goods, 1t is made strong, light and easily operated. The Walter A. Wood goods are outside of the trust, and they take pride in having their tools made to suit the that they have held for the last SC years for the best goods for the least money.
The Newtown bee., 1905-06-02
Mrs Henry Q. Hill has been quit,

Mrs Henry Q. Hill has been quite sick. MT Bardwell, of the Seymour Clark Hills Co, was in town on Monday calling on former acquaintanceS.
 Mrs Maryette Bovee' entered Grace hospital on Monday as patient.
 John Hollenbach spent Sunday with his fa- ther in Bridgeport.
 Frosts were in evidence in some places, last week..
 A sister of Mrs James Howard reached her from Ireland on Monday,
 Born, in Bethlehem, May 29 8 daughter to MT and Mrs ,. T. Parmelee.
The Newtown bee., 1905-06-02
GREENFIELD HILL.
DEERFIELD NOTES.

DEERFIELD NOTES.
 Miss Charlotte Bradley has spent a few days with Greenfield friends. A number from this place attended the Children's day concert at the Eas- ton Congregational church, Sunday night.
 Mrs Sanford Jennings and son of Greenfield are spending few days with Mrs A. H. PeaSe.
 Mrs David Booth has entertaine d out of town company.
The Newtown bee., 1905-06-02
TEN TIMES EASIER.

It is ten times easier to cure coughs, croup, whooping cough and all lung and bronchial affections when the bowels are open. Kennedy'S Laxative Honey and Tar is the original laxative Cough Syrup. Gently moves the bowels, and expels all cold from the system. Best for coughs, colds, croup, whooping cough, etc. Remember the name, 'Kennedy's'' and see the red clover blossom and the honey bee is on the bottle. Sold by s. B. Sanford & Co.,, Newtown; Betts & Betts, Sandy Hook; Stephen French, Stepney Depot; Williams & ScoviIle, South Britain.
The Newtown bee., 1905-06-02
If in kind of bilious mood, You wish an aid to digest food, No other Dill if half so good

As DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
 The famous little pills, Early Risers, cure constipation, sick headache, bill iousness, etc. They never gripe or sicken, but impart early rising energy. Good for children or adults. Sold by $. B. Sanford & Co.,, Newtown; Betts & BettS, Sandy Hook; Stephen French, Stepney Depot; Williams & Scoville, South Britain.
The Newtown bee., 1905-06-02
FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
EAsTON
GRANGE ITEMS.

GRANGE ITEMS.
 At the last meeting, :three degrees were conferred on a class of candi- dates. Visitors were entertained from sGreenfield, Norfeld, Westport, Trumbull and Little River Oranges.
 There will be a rehearsal of the de- gree team for the fourth degree at Grange hall, Friday evening. The fourth degree will be worked on the class Tuesday, June 13.
 Twenty-six Changers visited Trum- bull Grange, Friday evening, and re- port fine time. T. A. Sherwood and Carl Silliman furnished the convey ance for the Patrons.
 Miss May Freeborn was guest of Mrs John Sherwood, over Sunday.
 Quite a number of the young people from the Baptist church attended the Children's day concert at the center, Sunday evening, and report very en- joyable time.
 Mrs Charles Seeley is now slowly i'm proving and her many friends are glad to hear it.
 Miss Minnie Sherwood has been un-
The Newtown bee., 1905-06-02

MT and Mrs John A. Kingman of Bridgeport and Mrs E. H. Morse of New Haven. passed Monday in town, stopping at the Grand Central hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1905-06-02
STRAINED ANKLE, STIFF NECK
 LATE SHOULDER.

These are three common ailments for which Chamberlain's Pain Balm is especially valuable. If promptly ap- piled it will save you time, money and suffering when troubled with any one of these ailments. For sale by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook; W. N. Hurd: Long Hill; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford, s. J. Parks, Trumbull.