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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

building and can easily be converted into a hotel.
 This Is the second new hotel venture to be started in Birmingham within the last two weeks. Joseph Miller of Cleve- land and Indianapolis leased the old Thompson hotel and has renovated the building throughout He opened it last Saturday as the Hollenden house.
 Work on renovating the Florence hotel is being rushed as much as possible. but the changes are on a large scale and sthe building will not be opened for two months yet. Practically everything was torn down except the four walls, so that the Florence will be in every way a new hotel when 1t is reopened
 Several hotel men yesterday made the statement that there was reason to believe that the rush of travellers to Birming- ham, which has been on for six weeks or two months, would probably continue through the summer almost without change.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
Lawson Has Not Withdrawn.

Boston, February 14-Thomas W. Law son said this afternoon through his secre- tary that he had not yet withdrawn from the life insurance pollcyholders' commit tee for which he collected proxies. 1t has been his intention all along, he said, to resign when the plans of the com mittee had been perfected and then turn the work over to the committee. The plans of organization are not yet com pleted, he said, though they will be in a short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
M,HARe IS PRESIDENT.
Annual Meeting of Texas Central Dl
 rectors Is Held.

Waco, Tex, February 14-At the an- nual banquet of the directors of the Texas Central railroad today Henry G. McHarg, of Stamford, Conn.,, was elected president Charles Hamilton, Waco, vice president, and general manager, H. c. Marche, Waco, secretary, and Edward Rotan of Waco, treasurer.
 MT. Hamilton's policy, while president of extending the road and of building and acquiring feeders, was endorsed in reso- lution adopted by the directors.
 An official statement denying rumors of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

The young ladies of the South High lands Presbyterian church will give a Valentine tea on Friday evening at the residence of Mrs. k. D. Johnston
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

When it prints good. it is a good cuk Tbe Gawk Engraving Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
TO no-U ORGANIZATIONS.

a sale of the property to any system was made.
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Mrs. John Hine is in Atlanta.

Mrs. John Hine is in Atlanta.
 MT. and Mrs. Oliver B. Fleming enter tained few of their musical friends last evening with a Valentine party. The room where MT. and Mrs. Fleming re- ceived was profusely decorated in red and yellow hearts, long string of which were festooned from the chandelier to the four corners of the room.
 The first part of the evening was spent in rendering many vocal selections. Later
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

The icy travelling and unsafe walk ing resulted in small turnout at the recital of Charles F. Underhill, WI 0 appeared sin "The Rivals" at the Town hall, Monday night, under the auspices of the Mems club. The re- suit was a deficit, not pleasing to the management. Had the weather been fair, the result would have been a good house and full treasury. MT Under hill pleased his audience and gave a clever rendering of selections from '"The Rivals" He stopped at the Grand Central hotel while in town.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

E. 0. De Witt & Go. of Chicago, at whose laboratory Kodol is prepared, assure us that this remarkable digest ant and corrective for the stomach conforms fully to all provisions of the National Pure Food and Drug Law. The KodOl laboratory is very large one, but if all the sufferers from indi- Restfon and stomach troubles could know the virtues of Kodol it would be impossible for the manufacturers to keep up with the demand. Kodol is sold here by all druggists.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14
HATTSVILLE.
LOCAL JOTrINGS.

R. 0. Hitchcock had the misfortune to have his horse fall from stepping on 8 rolling stone. while on his way to Bridgeport. last Saturday. The wagon shafts were broken but the hors e su tained no injury.
 fly housewives are looking up old receipts for making cake and things with ut them. The cold storage ar ticle win enter largely in the makeup of the Christmas pastry.
 R 0. Hitchcock has spent a day or two out of town on business
 M. D Emmons. who has been suffering for some time from blood tumer on his face, had had 1t removed in . hospital in Bridgeport. last week. It proved successful and Mr Em- mons is now able to bs It work.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

Apples, Rreenings l. 75a2. 50, baldwins 1 75a2 50, gillyflOWers 1 5Oa2 25, king 2 OOa3 50, Pipptn 1 5Oa2 25. Baker l 50 2.25, Ben Davis 5O.2.25; Hurlburt tt ipe 1.75a2 25; Seek-no-Further 1.5O az 25.
 Potatoes, '50a65c bushel; onions, red4O 60; yellow, 50a85c; carrots 4Od45c bu: beets, 40a5O; turnips, yellow 3Oa4O: cabbage. per 100, 2.OOa4.OO; celery, per dozibunches, 5Oa1.5O.
 Butter: Creamery, first grade, 31a32: second grade, 25a26; common. 14a1t; cream, l4a16 lb. Eggs, fresh nearby, 42a43c dog. Live Chickens, 13a14c, fowls .12a13; dressed chick ems, 14al6; fowls, 13a15; calves, hog dressed, 8a11; pigs 7a10c.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14
WATER CURE FOR CONSTIPATION.

Half pint of hot water taken half an hour before breakfast will usually keep the bowels regular. Harsh ca purgative is needed, take Chamber lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They are mild and gentle in their action. For Sale by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Taylor, Curtis & Co. Sandy Hook; W. N. Hurd, Long Hill A. B. Blakenlan, Botsfo.o; 5. J. Parks Trumbull.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

It is we'll to bear in mind that Ire port, not only furnish out a house complete, but that they have large ass, rtment of silverware, clocks. watches, albums, pictures, cut glass, toilet sets, and many other articles that one would hardly expect to find in furniture store. They endeavor to sell everything to beauttfy and make the home attractive. You will always find tbem wiling to show you through their wareroOmS whether you want to purchase or not.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

The Gardner & Hall Go. on Main street, Derby, are showing fine line of jewelry for the Christmas trade Call at their store and look over the stock before making your purchases. Notice their advertise ment in another column.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

For the husband, father, brother or lover who is 8 smoker our popular brands of cigars, i. G., Country Gentle man, Franklin, Buck, Country Life, Old Green and Blackstone, in boxes of 25.make acceptable gifts. Also French briar and meerschaum pipes in cases. [S. E. Sanford & Co.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

David Bassett of Goshen, who pur- chased 90. E. Blakeman's ssteam saw mill, has moved his family to BOtsf0rd.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

Miss Ethel Barlow of Botsford spent Manufacturing in Greenfield Hill, the guest of MT and Mrs I. B. Smith.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

Henri Rourquenez,Jr-,o of New York, has purchased Mrs Charles Briscoes place on Botsford Hill and Is to make extensive repairs and alterations oD the house. He will occupy 1t some time next spring.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

MT and Mrs Julius Beardsley o1 Southbury spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs 0. R. Belrdsley, at BOtSfOrd.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

Genuine buckskin and fur gloves, plush and fur caps, President suspen- ders in fancy boxes, ties in individual boxes and fancy sweaters make sensi- ole Christmas gifts for men. A com plete assortment of these goods at the right price may be had of s. E. San ford & CO
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

Mrs E. A. Lewis and two children of Southbury, MT and Mrs s. S. Barrow of East Hartford and Herbert Smith of Greenfield Hill have all been recent guests of MT and Mrs w. O. Barlow at BOtsford.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

Taylor & Gregory, the popular jewell CTS on Elizabeth street, Derby, wish all THE BEE readers to visit their store before making their purchases in
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

John Troy of Botsford. who has been quite i'll, has so far recovered as to be able to be at school again.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

Arthur Bailey of Rotsford had the misfortune, last week, to fall from 8 load of hay while helping to unload 1t, spraining one of his wrists quite badly.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

MT and Mrs E. s. Lowell and son, Louis, spent a few days, last week, in Sharon with Mrs Lovells parents.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

A large and attractive line of Christ. mas and New Years postals, at the popular price of two for Sc, at s. E.. Sanford & Co.'S.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

The water main was completed by Contractor Beckwith s men, Monday, as far as the residence of Selectman Hermon H. Peck. Pipes are being laid from the main, this week, to a point on the lot of Dea Henry Smith, where A. P. Smiths residence was connected with the main, Wednesday.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

Mrs Charles Briscoe has gone te EastOn to make her home with hel daughter, Mrs Daniel Davis.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

Charles l.. Briscoe began harvesting his ice crop, this week. It was six inches in thickness.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

Patrick Mahoney of Botsford was taken to the St Vincent hospital in Bridgeport for treatment, last Friday.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

Charles R. Beardsley has finished drawing wood from the lot owned by the New England Lime Co. near Bots- ford,
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

Mrs William Turner of Brooklyn spent Sunday at her home in Taunton
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14
HOME NEWS. CHRISTMAS TOYLANO AT MAJ.
 LEY'S.
A GREAT STORE.

GREAT STORE.
 Toyland at Malley's is likewise Joy land for the children. The big base ment has been partially turned into 8 Palace of playthings for their pleasure
 Here is the doll show, the special joy of the little girls. The boys will find it hard to leave the tables filled with autos, sailing yachts, trains and host of other mechanical toys. Wooden toys-horses, wagons, sleds, doll houses, Noah's Arks, are here for your selec- tion. Books are to be found to suit every taste, from "Kris Kringle" legends and rhymes for the children to charming Christmas editions of works of poetry, history and romance for older readers. And then there are handkerchiefs for all-cunning ones for the little folks, dainty ones for the ladies, and up-to. date utilities for the men. No one can have too many hand kerchiefs and they make Christmas present that Is sure to please. The leather goods department contains an extraordinary collection of distinctly charming novelties. In all depart ments of the store Christmas has the sway and it's influence is seen and felt.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

diamonds, watches or jewelry of any kind for Christmas presents. No troa- ble to show goods.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

John F. Sammis, IT,, and family of Bridgeport, were guests, Sunday, of MT and Mrs John F. Sammis, ST., at BOtsfOrd.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

Miss Minnie Barlow, who was i'll last week, is now improving.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

William Ruff1es of Mt Pleasant i among the sick ones.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

The patrons of T. E. Platt S Sop, contemplating dealers in agricultural machinery, have received very hanc . some calendar. It is 8 work of art and worthy to adorn any room.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

Toys and Holiday Goods. Christmas is very near now and you are wonder ing what you can get for this one and that. In other words it is hard to think what to get. If you could see the different things that we carry you certainly could pick out gcod many articles that would suit you.~ In the way of toys and games we devote our entire second floor for this line and what you can't find there in the way of..toys is not worth finding, and re- member that our prices are the lowest. On our main floor you will find dis played a beautiful line of cut glass, silver-plated ware and articles for the men folks, such as smoking sets, tobacco jars and shaving mugs. We have the largest line of fancy pieces in china and brlc-a-brac that we ever had. In lamps our stock is complete of all the latest designs. All we ask is to give The F. E Beach Co.,, 962 Main street, Bridgeport, call before buying elsewhere.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

The time is getting short to Christi mas and if you have not yet made your Christmas selections, don't wait day longer but make call at the Danbury Hardware Co. s store and there you will find such an array of useful and pretty gifts, for groWn-ups and chil- dren, that you will find Christmas shopping delight. They have large line of toys, and remember they pay ment of the Danbury Business Mems A Assnejatinn
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14
SANDY HOOK METHODIST CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES. Services at the church at the usual hours, next Sunday, conducted by Rev w. E. Patchin.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14
c hristn0aS resent
 Jewe1ry !!

You will find a large well selected stock of JEWELRY made by the best and by We invite call and look before buy
 We will show goods cheerfu, explain the the varons makes and qualities and do wish will make feel that you have troubled us. you what want feel that wl will that the quality the given this store its reputation for good goods fair prices.
 The Gardner & Hall Co.,.
 JEWELLERS sTATIONERs
 241 Main Street, Derby, Conn. S. HALL.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14

The students of the High school will give a Shakespearean recital at the Town hall on Friday evening, De- cember 28. The program will consist of Scene 10 from the play "Julius C@sar," the "Banishment of Rosa lind" from "As You Like It." and the "Malvolio Scenes" from Twelfth Night" The program will also in- clude several choruses by the school, among them being eve Meet Again tainment Is given to secure funds for the purchase of reference books and it is hoped that the public will turn out and give this entertainment liberal patrQnaQe.
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14
WHOLESALE MARKET.

WHOLESALE QUOTATIONS FURNISHED BY RuCK
 & DARLING. BRIDGEPORT.
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years, and seemed from casual glance to be five
feet nine ten inches tall In addition to certain
striking indefinable beauty she of remarkable
physical power, if one might judge from her poise
and manner. Professor Dexter glanced at her, and
then at the card inquiringly.
Il have letter of introduction to you from Nine
Cure of France she explained as she produced it
from tiny chateaine bag. Shall we go over here
where the light is better?"
She handed the letter to him. and together they
seated themselves under of the windows near
the door leading to the outer hallway. Professor
Dexter pulled up light chair facing her and opened
looked up with newly kinded interest in his
eyes
Il should not have disturbed YOU" Nine du
Chastaigny explained pleasantly, had l not known
it was matter of the greatest possible interest to
you.
Yes?' Professor Dexter nodded.
1T is radium," she continued 1t just happens
that have in my possession practically ounce
of radum of which the world of science has never
heard
An ounce of radium!" repeated Professor Dex-
ter incredulously. why, madam, you astonish
amaze me! An ounce of radium?"
He leaned farther forward in his chair and waited
expectantly while Nine du Chastaigny coughed
violently. The paroxysm passed after moment.
That is my punishment for laughing" she
planned, smiling. Il trust you will pardon
l have bad throat, and it quick retribution."
Yes, yes" said the other courteousy; but
this other-its most interesting. Please tell me
about it."
Nine. du Chastaigny made herself comfortable in
the chair, cleared her throat, and began. It's
rather unusual story" she said apologetically,
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Why, madam, it S impossible. The funds of the
college not plentiful that the vast fortune
necessary to purchase such quantity would be
forthcoming.
A certain hopeful light in the face of the young
woman passed, and there quick gesture of her
hands which indicated disappointment. You
speak of vast fortune" she said at last Il could
not hope, of course, to realize anything like the
actual value of the substance-a million perhaps?
But only few hundred thousands something to
convert into available funds for me the fortune
which has been sunk.
There was almost appeal in her 1impd voice.
for several minutes he stared her head out
the window
"Or perhaps she hurried on after moment
it might be that you need radium for the
experiments you have in hand now, and there might
be some paid me for the of what l have?
A sort of royalty? l am willing to do anything
within reason.
Again there was long pause. Ahead of him,
with this hitherto unheard of quantity of radum
available Professor Dexter saw rosy possibilities
in his chosen work. The thought grpped him
firmly as he considered it. He could little chance
of purchase; but the of the substance during
his experiments! That might be arranged.
Madam" he said at last, Il thank you deeply
for coming to me. While l can promise nothing
definite can promise that shall take UP the matter
with certain persons who may be able to do some
thing for you. 1t is perfectly astounding. Yes,
may say that will do something; but | shall, per-
haps, require several days to bring 1t about Will
you grant me that timer"
Nine du Chastaigny smiled. Il must, of course,
she said, and again She went off into paroxysrn
of coughing distressing, hacking outburst which
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By Jacques Futrelle

1t was my carelessness l should not have placed
my suit case in the door,. She lifted it easily and
replaced it in that identical position. Or perhaps"
she suggested inquiringly, some else coming
out might stumble you did,"
NO. replied the Professor, and he smiled a
little through his bushes; there is no one else in
there
AS Nine. du Chastaigny Strengthened UP with a
rustic of skirts to greet him, Professor Dexter was
somewhat surprised at her height and at the strong
lines of her figure. She was apparently of thirty
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a high ceilinged room with roof partially of glass,
and with windows set high in the walls far above
the reach of curious eyes. Full preparations had
been made. The two were to work together,
and guard was to be stationed at the single door.
This door led into smaller room, sort of reception
hall which in turn connected with the main hall
way of the building
Now Professor Dexter was alone in the laboratory,
waiting mpatiently for The Thinking Machine and
turning in his mind the preliminary steps in the
labor he had undertaken. Every instrument
in place. all else put aside for these experiments
which either revolutionize the motive power
of the world else demonstrate the utter useless
ness of radium practical force. Professor Dex-
ance of Bowen, one of the instructors of the uni
versity.
"A lady to you, professor" he said he
handed him card. She said it was matter of
great Importance to YOU.
Professor Dexter glanced at the card Bowen
turned and went out through the small room into
the main hallway The name, Nine. Therese du
Chastaigny wholly unfamiliar. Puzzled lit
tie, and perhaps impatient too, he carefully laid
the steel with its burden of radun on the long
table and started out into the reception room.
Almost in the door he stumbled against some
thing, recovered his equilibrium with effort, and
brought up with undignhed jerk.
The color mounted to his modest he heard
laugh, pleasant, musical, throaty sort
of ripple that under other circumstances would
have been agreeable Now. being directed his
discontinue, it irritating, and the profess
sors face tinged little as tall woman rose and
came toward him
Please pardon me- she said contritey but
there still flicker of a smile upon her red lips.
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The Thinking Machine as Thief Catcher

but the radium into my possession in quite
natural manner. | am English, SO l speak the
language; but my husband was French, as my name
indicates, and he, like you, was scientist. He was
little known to the world at large, however, he
not connected with any institution. His
perments were undertaken for amusement, and
gradually led to complete absorption of his inter
est. We not wealthy Americans count it.
but comfortably well off.
That much for my affairs. The letter l gave
you from Nine Curie will tell you the rest to who
/ am. Now, when the discovery of radium
made by NJ. and Nine Curie my husband began
some Investigations along the same line, and they
proved to be remarkably successful His efforts
were first directed toward producing radum; with
what object was not aware at that time. In the
course of months he made grain after grain by
process unlike that of the Curies and incidentally
he spent practically all little fortune Finally
he had nearly ounce"
Most interesting commented Professor Dex-
ter. PLEASE go on
1T happened that during the production of the
last quarter of my husband contracted
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II palm Professor Dexter held practically
the worlds entire supply of that singular
and seemingly inexhaustibe force, which
was and is one of the greatest of all
scientific riddles. AS far as known there were only
a few more grains in existence-four in the Curle
laboratory in Paris, two in Berlin, two in St. Peters
burg one at Leland Stanford University, and one
in London. All the remainder here-here in
the harvard laboratory, tiny mass Jumped on
small piece of steel.
Gazing at this vast concentrated power, Professor
Dexter was a little awed and little appalled, at the
responsibility which had suddenly devolved upon
him. naturally enough, with this elimination of
project which he had cherished for months. Briefly.
this had been to gather into cohesive whole the
many particles of the precious substance scattered
all over the world for the purpose of elaborate ex
periments to its motive power pract1cabll1ty.
Now here it
Its value based scarcity of supply, meal
culabe. Millions of dollars would not replace it.
Minute portions had from the four quarters
of the globe, in each by special messenger, and
each separate grain had been heavily insured by
Lloyds at staggering premium. 1t was only after
months of labor, backed by the influence OF the
great University of Yarvard in which he held the
chair of physics, that Professor Dexter had been
able to accomplish his purpose:
At least famous scientific name had been
loaned to the proposed experiments, that of the
distinguished experimental and logclan Professor
S. F. X. Van Dusen, SO called The Thinking Ma
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illness winch later proved fatal, Nine.
du Chastaigny resumed after a slight
pause, and her voice dropped respect
fully. g did not know the purpose of
his experiments; l only knew what
they had been and their comparative
cost. On his death bed he revealed
this purpose to me. Strangely enough,
it was identical with yours, as the
newspapers have announced it-that
is, the practicability of radium as
motive power. He was at work on
plans looking to the utilization of its
power when he died; but these plans
were not perfected, and unfortunately
were in such shape as to be unintelli-
gible to another"
She paused and sat silent for a
moment. Professor Dexter, watching
her face, traced a shadow of grief
and sorrow there, and his own big
heart prompted a ready sympathy.
And what" he asked, was your
purpose in coming to me now"
Il know of the efforts you have
made and the difficulties you have en-
countered in gathering enough radium
for the experiments you have in mind"
Nine. du Chastaigny continued, land
it occurred to me that what l have,
which is of no possible use to me,
might be sold to you or to the uni
versity. AS l said, there is nearly an
ounce of it. 1t is where l can put my
hand on it, and you of course are to
make the tests to prove it is what it
should be-"
Sell it," gasped Professor Dexter.