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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-19
HER MEMORY REvERED.
Tribute to Mrs. Jefferson Davis
Adopted by Mississippi Society.

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Many representatives of the Southland
were in attendance at the monthly meeting
Of the mississippi Society, held in Pythian
Temple Saturday evening. Resolutions
expressive Of the feelings of the men,
bers Of the society relative to the death
Of Mrs. Jefferson Davis were presented by
Capt. Fred Beall. as the chairman of q
special committee, the other members being
Miss Bonnie Nabers. Miss A. F. McCardle
and Mr.. ]. NJ. Mccormick The committee
was appointed at the last meeting Of the
society.
The resolutions stated that in the death
of Mrs Jefferson Davis. 1.-The last living
link, save one. that bound the heart Of
Mississippi to the heart-life Of her honored
son. has been broken, and the faithful SEN
of love, honor, devotion and duty that
have stood loyal guard for forty years and
more on the borderland Of the sacred past
have become the sable pall-bearers Of a
last trust"
The resolutions further recited: LAS the
body Of the beloved consort of our ever re-
vered and honored chieftian now reposes in
the heart of the confederacy, we will place
upon her tomb a chaplet of fragrant men,
cries culled from every nook and corner
of the glorious Southland, whose checkered
fortune she so proudly and heroically
shared. We return grateful thanks to the
Great Oliver of every good gift for the
years Of undisturbed peace vouchsafed her.
and for assurance that when the silver
cord was loosed and golden bowl was
broken her freed spirit was met on the
other shore by the peerless mate who will
share with her forever the unutterable
compensation Of The Land O. the Leal'
ut Is the devout hope of the members
Of this society that when the last con-
federate soldier crosses the bar his man
tie may fall upon some worthy scion Of
cavalier stock, one blast upon whose bugle
horn may be worth a thousand men in de-
Tending the history of our people from the
dissertations of mistake and the mildews Of
misunderstanding from which Jefferson
Davis and his family SO long vicariously
suffered"
The resolutions were adopted by accla-
nation. Copies were ordered to be sent
to Mrs. Hayes, daughter of Mrs. Davis,
and to the Historical Society at Richmond
Va.
During the evening Miss Anne Louise
Peyton gave a vocal solo. The program
also included Mrs. Thomas Nerndon, in
piano solo; Miss Grace Ross. recitation,
and a paper upon the poets Of Mississippi,
by Mr. Charlton Clark, former president of
the Mississippi Society.
At the conclusion Of the exercises there
was a social hour, during which refresh
ments were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-19
AETNA BANK AFFAIRS.
Controller Receives Reports Of Butte
Institution and Local Branch.

The controller Of sthe currency has re-
ceived the reports from Eugene T. Wilson.
receiver Of the Aetna Banking and Trust
Company. at Butte. Mon. and from Rob-
ert Lyons. receiver of the Washington
branch. which was closed October 10 last
by his order. According to the reports the
value Of the assets of the institution are
valued at $153. 6O3. while the liabilities
reach the sum of $469 655. The receivers
do not believe the depositors will receive
more than 80 per cent.
The controller closed the institution be-
cause, 1t is alleged. the deposits were used
for the purpose of financing speculative
mining concerns in the west.
Thesassets as classified In the reports are
as follows: Butte office. good, SIS, TO;
doubtful. S195. 357; worthless. sos. 374; total.
$41751O. Washington branch. good. $500:
doubtful. $1,000; worthless. $107. 82S; total
$117.827. Grand total OF classified assets.
$535.S38 The liabilities of the Butte ONCE
amount to $3.50. 437. and OF the Washington
branch to $S9.49S. the total being $47S.9S6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-19
Jailed for Theft.

Clarence Cox was charged in the Police
Court this morning with the larceny of $12
from his roommate. Richard l.. Reum. After
hearing the testimony. Judge Mullowny
ordered Cox committed to jail for sixty
days. in default of SIS fine.
Cox was invited by Reum to spend Satur-
day night with him at local hotel. Reum
when he went to bed, and the next morn
Ing, when he awoke. the money and Cox
were both gone. Report of the loss was
made ITO the police and Detectives Helan
and McNamee of headquarters located Cox
at his home on Congress Heights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-19

There was lively fight between the medi-
cal and dental students of the Northwest
ern University at Chicago on Saturday dur
ing the interdepartmental foot ball game.
The dental students used papier-mache
canes and the medicos human arm and leg
bones, Many heads were broken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-19

A marriage was broken off by the minis
ter at Lineville, Iowa, on Saturday.
Blanche Dickson was to wed j. M. Demp-
sey. a travelling man, when the clergyman
recognized him as an expelled member of
the ministry. He denounced him before the
Ruests, and the marriage was Cancelled.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-04
COLLEGE NOTES.

Gossip of the Campus and Dormitories
B. J. Shepard has been confined to
his room at the Hotel Logan for the
past week by severe attack of grip.
There are many of the students who
have bad colds, especially those who
live in the dormitores. They attribute
this to the fact that there has been
no steam in the buildings. There is evil
dent neglect somewhere.
The Delta Upsilon fraternity had a
"Salmagundi" party Friday night.
The base ball team was defeated by
Bristol A. A. last Saturday by a score
of s to Z. Several men were tried out
in the field. Cove and Taylor pitched
for the college and Oliver for Bristol.
Middlebury got seventeen hits, Taylor
getting one everytime at bat.
The team left Thursday morning on
the sleeper for the northern trip. Games
will be played at Potsdam with Potsdam
Normal and Clarkson Tech and at Can
ton with St. Lawrence University.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-04
PRESENTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Amos Barnes of Boston to Give
White River Junction a BuiIdinq.

AT meeting of the trustees of the
Loyal club of White River Junction Tues
day, announcement was made of a gift
from Amos Barnes of Boston of public
library building to be erected on a lot
owned by Mr.. Barnes in the center of
the town just west of the Junction
House. Mr. Barnes will turn the build
ing over to the trustees of the Loyal club,
through whose earnest efforts a library
has been maintained in the town for
some time past. The officers of the club
are Mrs. Everett j. Wallace, president;
Kathleen Starr, secretary and Mrs.
Charles H. Brown, treasurer
Mr.. Barnes who was formerly for
many years a resident of White River
Junction, is president of the Connecticut
River and Passumpsic railroads aud pro-
prietor of the Brunswick Hotel, Boston.
The institution will be known as the
George w. Gates Memorial Library"
and is erected in honor of the Gates fam
lily. with which Mr.. Barnes is connected.
1t is expected that the building will cost
in the vicinity of $4,000.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-04
WEATHER BULLETIN.
Week Ending April 80, 1906

The low temperature that prevailed at
the close of the week ending April 23d,
continued through the greater portion of
the past week. During the first four
days of the week the maximum temper
atures in the central and northern parts
of the district ranged generally between
40 and 55 , with mnima during the night
near or slightly below the freezing point
In the southern parts of the district the
temperature ranged somewhat higher
than in the central and northern portions.
During the last three days of the week
the temperature was higher in all parts
of the district, with maxima generally
near TO- The week closed mild and
warm.
The marked feature of the precipitation
was the heavy snowstorm that occurred
in Maine on the night of the 23d and the
morning of the Gath. The storm covered
the entire state, except the extreme
western portion, and was an unusually
heavy snowfall for this time of the
oedSoH' ooHle correspondents reported
that the depth exceeded 6 inches, and
that it caused considerable damage, being
wet and heavy In other parts of the
section the precipitation was confined to
ligl showers on the afternoon and night
of the 23d, and morning of the 3Oth.
Much cloudy weather prevailed dur
ing large part of the week over the
northern portion of the district, so that
the amount of sunshine was small and
less than desired. Over the southern
portion of the section, however, there
was less cloudiness, and the sunshine re-
ceived was of normal amount.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-04
Farmers Active.

Reports to Bradstreet's for the weeI
show considerable activity among the
farmers in preparing fields for crops
In the southern part of the State warm
weather has prevailed which has had a
tendency to keep trade fully up to nor
NAL conditions; county roads in low lying
districts are in better shape while in
northern section coolness of weather has
retarded large buying Wholesale firms
report good orders and collections fairly
good. Demand for skilled labor is appar-
ent everywhere; manufacturing plants
are literally supplied with orders. Out
put from creameries is gaining. One
b bankruptcy, woodworking factory, re-
port for the week.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-04
Vermont Accident insurance Co
Orsanized-Capit Stock,
$4,000.

Rutland county business men have or
ganized new concern under a charter
granted by the last legislature as the
Vermont Accident Insurance Co., with
a capital stock of $40, 1000, which is paid
The officers are : President, Eugene
Mcintyre, of Dandy; vice-president
Earle S. Kingsley, of Rutland; secretary
and treasurer, c. C. Fletcher, of Rutland
medical director, DR.. s. w. Hammond
counsel, E. Fl. O'Brien. of Rutland
The company began business May l.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-04
SCHOOL NOTES..

The first game of the season was
played here last Friday with the U. V.
NJ. 2nd team. The NJ H. S. boys put
up good game but showed lack of
practice. The game resulted in a vic
tory for the U. V. NJ. ends team by a
score of 10-7
Today the base ball team start on their
first trip, playing Goddard nine today,
and Montpelier Seminary tomorrow
Fisher and Munson will probably do the
twirling for NJ. H. s. The following
men have been chosen for the trip
Fisher, p. or s. g.; Stewart, catcher;
Hope, lst b.: w. Calhoun, I'd b.; Nun
son, S. s. or p; Buttolph, Sd b.. Jackson,
|. f.; Mack, C. f.; Mellen, r. f.; substi-
tute, Foote or Simms.
The new system of the fire drill was
practiced on Wednesday and worked to
perfection.
Next Thursday comes the game that
always interests everybody. NJ. H. s.
! VII CloSo Dut5 WIFI IhtlT Oiu TlNdiS, Dur
lington High. The game will probably
be played on the new diamond at the
Fair Grounds.
The base ball schedule is now com.
plete and one can be procured by any
body from Stewart.
Mack '06 who sprained a finger while
playing base ball last week, is better and
will fill his position in the games this
week.
The High school second team had a
game scheduled with Brandon High at
Brandon today friday but for various
reasons, Brandon cancelled the game.
Since the minstrel show studies have
taken jump from 80 per cent to 70 per
cent and some even higher and bigger
jump is expected all the time. An early
purchase is advisable
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-04
POSTOFFICE SAFE AT DANDY
DYNAMI ED.
Probably Work of Professionals
Thieves Got About $500.

The postoffice at Dandy was broken in
to early Monday and the safe was dyna-
mited and rided of about 5000 in stamps
and 500 in cash. Adyices, received state
that a man who gave the name of
Leonard Ward was arrested at Walling-
ford Monday afternoon by Sheriff E. C.
Fish of West Rutland, and taken to the
house of correction, Rutland, where he
will be detained. A posse, headed by
Sheriff Alvin Waters. searched the terri.
tory about town for another suspect
Postoffice inspector D. j. Rapp of Bur-
lington is in Dandy working on the case,
and is certain that the crime was COM
mitted by professional safe crackers.
The usual reward of 5000 is offered by
the postoffice department for the arrest
and conviction of the thievas.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-04
EAST MiDDLE6uRY.

William Davis is home from the
Soldiers Home at Bennington.
Mrs. VIM. Davis has suffered a shock
of paralysis and is in a critical condition.
A. w. Bradley is completing a cellar
on which he will erect house near the
home of his mother.
Henry Hodges is home from the Albany
Business College, he will go to Richford
where he will resume his old position.
About 35 couple attended the May Day
dance at the Green Mountain house. A
pleasant time was reported.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-04
VETERAN REPORTER
William Shay Of the Montpelier
journal Staff Dies From Pneu-
monia

William Shay a reporter on the Mont
pelier Daily Journal died Wednesday
morning of pneumonia. He was about
40 years of age and leaves a widow and
one daughter. He had been engaged in
newspaper work since boy. He learned
the printers trade in the office of the
Montpelier Argus and was member of
the original staff of the Montpelier Re-
cord, the predecessor of the Journal.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-04
Frederick J. Mecuen Dead.

Frederick j. McCuen, aged 35 years, a
well-kDown dry goods merchant and SON.
in-law of Charles Dewey. died at Mont
pelier suddenly Monday morning after
an illness of four days, with pleuro-pneu-
mOnia. He was a native of Vergennes
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-04
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Rev. George r. Stair, the pastor, will
preach Sunday morning upon "The Tai
ent of Intercession. In the evening his
subject will be "Is Conscience Safe
Guide" Special music under the lead
ershIp of Prof. Rodeheaver, will be a
feature at both servi ices.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-04
Churc h N otes.
METHODIST CHURCH

Next Sunday morning in the Metho-
dist church, the pastor, Rev. w. II.
Washburne, will speak on the 'Sons { f
God" and in the evening on the "Den. -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-27
Dictionaries

You will find in this collection many
valuable books Of reference for use at school,
Office or home.
If you want the larger, more complete
and comprehensive editions you will find
those, too, upon our shelves and counters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-27
The Boston nss Daily Page 4dveng News Readers
Get Us Store your urs

Experience has proven cold dry atmosphere will ef-
fecually prevent the
BY this method OF Cold OF the
retained instead OF being air
thus proonging the life OF the Storage
Is the entire absence OF all obno
full information.
The Newtown bee., 1906-01-26
VISITOR.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
 The young ladies of the King,s s Daughters circle and the young men of the Parish club now meet, once each week, at the Congregational parsonage for practice in vocal music and rehear- sal Uf the Sunday song service, under the direction of Mrs J. l.. Shively, whose efficient instruction is already making marked improvement in the singing of the young people of the choir.
 MT and Mrs Horace Hurlbutt were Sunday guests of friends in Westport.
 The Nortield Aid society will hold a social on Friday evening, February 2, at the residence of Mrs D. O. Chase.
 M. T. Donnelly and son of New York visited their summer home on Sunday
 Chester Meeker of Norwalk has vis- ited his parents here, this week.
 Mrs Sturges Andrews has enter tained friends from Norwalk.
 s. s. Carver, J. M. Lockwood and J. Fl. Marvin are subscribers on the line of the American Telephone recently erected through this vicinity.
 Mrs Lyman Beers has returned from Bridgeport, where she has spent sever- al weeks, undergoing medical treat
The Newtown bee., 1906-01-26
BLOOMFIELD,

ITEMS FROM OUR sCRIBE's NOTE BOOK.
 Mrs w. J. Beehler, who has been quite i'll, is now gaining rapidly and This will be good news to her many
 The Alpha Whist club met, this week Wednesday evening, at the home of Mrs B. Griffin at the center. After the game, refreshments were served.
 MT and Mrs H. L. Foote, Mrs s: F. Foster and MT and Mrs F. s. Frisbie attended very pleasant dinner party at MT and Mrs $. $. Dunn1DgS in Bethel, last week Thursday.
 Mrs Henry Subble is quite i'll at her home here with pneumonia.
 James Bateman has been suffering with a hard cold.
 P. R. Dixon, the blacksmith at the Iron Works, who was shut in the first of the week at his home with a bad cold, is now able to be out and attend to his business.
 Herbert Lake, in company with Herbert Kellogg of Pittsfeld, attend ed the Automobile show m New York, last week.
 tune, last week, to fall from his high chair, inflicting quite 8 bad scalp
 
 and the young man is now doing nice William Fully, who works for the Lenox Shear Co.,, has opened 3 barber shop in Thomas Lees hotel at the Iron Works and will be on hand, We'd neSday and Saturday evening, to at tend to all who may desire his services. It is rumored that wedding bells will be soon ringing in this place: Mrs Martha Wildman is spending a few weeks in West Bedding with her sister, Mrs S. A. Barnum. Ray c. Wildman has sold his pair Of oxen tO c. A. Hatch.
 ] Charles M. Calkins has accepted 8 position in Bridgeport with the Knife Go. there, and will leave for his new position to-day, Friday.
 MT Koehler and H. c. Martin are having large ice house built back of their store. The building is 2Ox3O feet. Charles Burdick and son are do ing the work.
 John R. Perkins, principal of the State Normal School, Danbury, recon; mends Linonine' for coughs and colds.
The Newtown bee., 1906-01-26

give'.an apron and necktie party at their house, Wednesday evening, January 3l. If the evening should be stormy the party will be held the first fair evening. A cordial invitation is extended to all to be present.
 Howard w. Taylor, attorney at law, and counsel for the United Hatters of North America in the Loewe boycott suits, says that he is only too glad to recommend Linon1ne for coughs and colds, having been cured of bad throat trouble by it, and also having knowledge of number of difficult coughs that it has cured after other remedies had failed.
The Newtown bee., 1906-01-26
ALOUD COLD CURE.

For coughs and colds DO remedy is equal to Kennedy's Laxative Honey different from all others-better, be- cause it expels all cold from the sys- tenn by acting as a catharuic on the bowels. Gives strength to weak lungs. Affords immediate relief in Group, Coughs, Colds, Whooping- Cough, etc. Children love it. Sold by $. E. Sanford & Co.,. NewtOwn; Betts & Betts, Sandy Hook; Stephen French, Stepney Depot; Williams & Scoville. South Brita in.
The Newtown bee., 1906-01-26
INDIGESTION OVERCOME.

Indigestion is easily overcome by the use of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, be- cause this remedy digests what you eat and gives the stomach a reSt-al- lows it to recuperate and grow strong again. Kodol relieves Indigestion, Belcning of Gas, Sour Stomach, Heart Burn, etc.. and enables the digestive organs to transform all foods into the kind of rich red blood that makes health and strength. Sold by s. E. Sanford & Co.,, NewtOwn; Betts & Betts, Sandy Hook; Stephen French, Stepney Depot; williams & Scoville, South Britain.
The Newtown bee., 1906-01-26
GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.

Itching, blind, bleeding or protrud- ing piles. Druggists refund money if PazO Ointment fails to cure any case. nomatter of how long standing, in six to IA days. First application gives hasn't it send soc in stamps and 1t will be forwarded, postpaid, by Paris Medicine Co.,. St Louis, Mo.
The Newtown bee., 1906-01-26

Perfection can only be attained in the physical by allowing Nature to ap- propriate and not dissipate her own resources. Cathartics gripe, weaken, dissipate, while DeWitt's Little Ear ly Risers simply expel all putrid mat ter and bile, thus allowing the liver to assume normal activity. Good for the complexion. Sold by $. E. Sanford & Co.,, NewtOwn; Betts & Betts. Sandy Hook; Stephen French. Stepney Britain.
The Newtown bee., 1906-01-26

ment.
 Mrs A. J. Williams and grandson, Clifford Williams, have moved from Valley Forge to Lyons Plain. \ Letter Carrier Patrick Howard, of Bridgeport, says that Linonine cured him of bronchitis after other remedies 8 had failed utterly to give him any re. lief whatever.
The Newtown bee., 1906-01-26
BEDDING.

LOCAL NEWS OF INTEREST.
 The Audubon society has been for tunate enough to obtain library con- taining several volumes of ornithologi- cal literature. The books are kept by Miss Dora Goodale and are to be used by society members only.
The Newtown bee., 1906-01-26

returned home.
 Mrs Wilbur Sturges and grand daughter, Flora, are staying for few weeks at the home of Theodore Sturges at Greenfield Hill.
 CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ITEMS.
 John Shirley of the Senior class of pulpit at the Congregational church, Sunday morning and conducted the Endeavor meeting in the evening. He was entertained at Jesse H. Wheeler's. MT Shirley will occupy the pulpit again, next Sunday.
 The Social Improvement society met recently and elected officers for the coming year: president, Miss Minnie Sherwood; vice president, Miss Elsie Bibbins; secretary and treasurer, Willard Gillette.
 Misses Mary and Esther Wakeman spent an afternoon with their friend, Miss Mary Ferris, recently.
 MT and Mrs Frank Wade recently spent 8 very pleasant evening at the home of MT and Mrs John Sherwood.
 MT and Mrs Carl Stilson, MT and Mrs Charles Nichols and family, MT and Mrs George Gillette and Willard, Mrs | II SII1S 6Lu uUCI3 UdIy3 6uO Mrs Hobart Mallette recently spent ar evening with MT and Mrs John Sher wood.
 Mrs Charles Everett is still on the sick list and does not improve as rapid ly as her friends would like to have her
 Mrs John Sherwood has been suffer ing from a severe cold but is now much better.
 Miss Minnie Sherwood has beauti cactus. It has had 200 blossoms on il and is still blooming.
 J. H. Candee has had his telephone replaced in his house. His number is 1417.4.
 Paul Svihra and Miss Mary Svihrs spent a few days in New York, last week.
 Orris Ferry is acting as janitor al the Episcopal church for the present
 Mrs Wesley Bradley of Westpor1 spent last week with Miss Maud Silli man.
 George Seeley has sold his place to 2 man from New York.
 Jesse Fl. Wheeler and 0. J. Osborne spent flew days at Fairfield Beach last week.
 |=Mrs William McCauley was the guest of Miss Isabel Jones on Sunday. 1 MT and Mrs Levi A. GOrham are tt
The Newtown bee., 1906-01-26
SPRING, GENTLE SPRING

SPRING, GENTLE SPRING
 One of the young ladies of the A udo- bon society was fortunate enough to distinctly hear robin lsinging on the morning of January P. This is cer- tainly a sign of approaching spring. Some hepaticas have been reported to and few buds in Bedding Center.
 MT and Mrs Singer of New York City, who recently purchased the Rupf place, below the Center district school, have returned to their home for the remainder of the winter. town were in receipt of daughter on Saturday last.
 Mrs Ward of hometown has been suffering from severe attack of neu' ralgia of the heart.
 Miss Aida Burr of Bethel spent Sun day, January IA, at the home of Miss Josie BrothertOn.
 l The children's choir of the Congre- gational church is making rapid pro greSs as there is good volume and theil 'attack" generally is very good. Al first they lacked confidence, but thai strengthens with experience.
 This winter a number of deer have been seen wandering in the meadow in and about Bedding Center. MI Hingle saw two deer eating car rOtS il his garden.
 s. c. O'Connor, editor of the Ridge field Press, is pleased to recommend Linonine for coughs and colds, having been cured of severe bronchitis b! 1t.