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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-07
SUBLIME BRAVERY.
seamen who Went Down with Their
ships without Flinching.

Shtps without kltnchfn9.
The sinking of the Japanese cruiser
Takasago during the Japanese
war was a heart touching proof OF the
heroic possibilities of human nature.
In the teeth Of a freezing gale the cruls'
or struck mine which blew six foot
hole In It's hull The water rushed Iu
with tremendous force. No help was In
sight. The captain summoned the
crew, mo one must leave the ship"
he said quietly, until she sinks. We
will share the fate OF the vessel to-
gether"
There was no tiinching, They sang
their national anthem, cheered their EN-
peror and calmly. drawn up In due or
der, waited minute by minute until the
ship went down. Nearly 400 lives were
lost.
In 1852 the Birkenhead. British
troop steamer, was wrecked Off the
Cape OF Good Hope. After putting the
women and children into the boats the
men formed on deck. and In full dress
uniform, with colors flying, went down
at their posts. 400 OF them. The "Blrk.
enhead drilr' has become watchword
In the British navy.
Not many years ago the crew OF the
American vandalla faced death In the
same splendid spirit or all the ships
gathered In the bottle shaped harbor Of
Samoa the English Calliope was the
only one able 10 force its way out In
the face Of the hurricane which swept
the waters. As she crept past the Van
dalia, lying shattered on a reef, the
Yankee crew manned the sides. the
band played The Star Spangled Ban
ner," and the brave men about TO die
saluted the brave men who were fight
ing their way to life and safety,
There is a quality OF courage in such
encounters with inevitable death that
must be ranked above the bravery
shown In the excitement OF active bat
tie with a human foe. He Is not the
bravest man who has no fear. but
rather he who, feeling II all the time
yet overcomes the impulse to cowardce
and moves steadily forward 10 what.
ever fatal duty awaits him.
When the British warshlp Camper
down accidentally rammed the Vie
toria the men on the doomed vessel
kept steadily at work without panic or
disorder until admiral and all went
down together 1t was to this Catas
trophe Klpling referred when he wrote.
II makes you think better o. you an
your friends an the work you may
have to do
When you think o. the sinkin' Victorier's
jollies-eoldiers an sailors too
Youths Companion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-07
FRANCE AND FRANKLIN.
Che Honors Paid to an Alien Ctizss
by Her People.

To the sight OF the world Franklis
came as the agent Of certain reroited
colonies of England 10 seek material
aid 10 sustain the hard pushed rebel
lion, hut to the enlightened eye Of his
tory he Is M envoy from the pew wo"l0
10 IN" old. addressing 70 It's half awak'
ened heart and conscience the soul
stirring invitation TO be free No htto'
choice was ever made by any nation IN
sny nge. There was too heavy sea
running TO have any Incompetence Oh
the quarter deck.
An Interest which we can scarcely
comprehend was taken In that day In
natural science. Franklin was by uni
versal consent the greatest natural
philosopher OF his time. He was hailed
as the conhdant OF nature, the play
mate OF lightning, Prometheus I'M
punished. The brightest constructive
and critical energies OF the best minds
were devoted to the solution OF pollu'
cal problems, and here, they said. was a
man who had founded many states up
| on the principles Of abstract justice
and had consolidated them at last
into superb model republic, for this
hastv generalization had seized the for
elgn mind, always too apt to regard
leaders instead OF masses, and 1t was
long before the millions OF Americans
got their due abroad.
Thus It came that the great heart ol
liberal France went out at once III
quick rush Of welcome TO Franklin. He
was the point that attracted the over
charged electricity Of that vast and
stormy mass OF active thought. He he
came the talk OF the town. They made
songs about him. They published more
than l5O engravings Of him, so that bis
fur cap and spectacles became as IA
miiar as the face Of the king on tli'
louis dor. The pit rose when he en-
tered thcater These are not trivia
details. Those spontaneous honorS phlc
TO an alien citizen by people 80 lohp
the victims Of degrading tutelagc show
ed the progress they had made toward
liberty. In honorlng him they honoreC
themselves. They vaguely felt he was
fighting their battle. They read In hi
serene and noble COnntenADce TN
promise Of better times.-John Hays
Frank lin In France In Century.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-07
ATTACK NOT SERIOUS.

PIETERMARlTIBURG, Natal. June
GA report was in circulation yester-
day that 800 natives employed on II rail-
way extension had attacked their ltal'
jan oycrsccrs and murdered several OF
them but later reports show that the
affair was Of trivial nature, having
been confined to natives and that no
European. were injured.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-07
A Ships Speed.

A ships speed Is reckoAed by knots,
q knot being u geographical mile, or
one-sixtieth Of degree. Six geograph-
ical miles are about equal to seven
statute miles. and ship that sails II
knots therefore Is really moving at the
rate Of fourteen statute miles an hour.
II should be remembered that 1t Is In
correct to say so many knots an
hour" simply so many knots, for a
knot means zone mile an hour"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-07
SCORES ROOSEVELT.

SALT LAKE CITY, June 0,-The
Herald tomorrow will publish letter
from President Frank j. IIngenbarth Of
the National livestock Association IN
which President Roosevelt Is scored for
permitting the publication Of the Nelll'
Reynolds report on packing houses
m0des
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-07

The steamer Despatch is tied up in
San Francisco, along with fifteen or
twenty other steam sehooners, pending
the issue of the sailors strike for five
dollar increase in wages.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-07

The schooner Omega is ready loaded
at the Simpson mills at Knappton' and
will sail with her 100000 feet OF lumber
for san Francisco, as soon as she can
get away,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-07

The fine schooner Volunteer which
was wrecked on Tuesday last at Point
Arenas Just north of the Golden Gate
was uninsured and is total loss, a
serious mischance in these days of heavy
demand and high rates, for schooner
transportation. Captain Bob Bressen
and his wife, who were rescued with her
crew OF ten people, were well known in
this city. The Volunteer was built at
Hoquam. Wash. in 1887, and was of
5s5 gross tonnage, and 542 net; she was
1884 feet long, $50 feet beam and drew
II feet.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-07

A smart young fellow called out to a
farmer who was sowing seed In his
field: "Well done, old fellow, You SOW.
! reap the fruits"
Maybe you WILL" said the farmer,
Sfor I'm sowing hemp" -- Harper's
Weekly,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-07

The four. masted Italian bark Eramso'
from Nagasaki. in ballast, arrived in
port and is at anchor in the lower har-
bor awaiting towage to the metropolis
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-07
No Insurance Held on the Lost
Schooner Volunteer.
TWO OIL TANKERS ARRIVES
Breakwater Departs for San Francisco
Jordan Quits the River Run
Irene Down and Ready for Sea
Waterfront Notes.

The Calender steamer jordan yester-
day ceased to be the regular packet be-
tween this city and CSthlamet, skamo'
kawa and intermediate points on the
river and will be put in the towing fleet
of the Calender Navigation Company.
The r. Miller will take her place on the
old run early in the coming week. This
is one result of the agreement reached by
the competing mill men, loggers and
local transportation companies, and acts
as fnanity in the cessation of cut rates
on towing etc. that has bothered all
hands hereabout for some time past. \
uniform schedule has been adopted and
all friction has disappeared.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-07

The oil.tanker Monterey, in tow OF
the sea.tng Dauntless, was due to enter
port last night.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-07

The steamer Alliance arrived in from
Eureka aud Coos Bay yesterday after
noon and went ON to the metropolis at
once.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-07

The schooner William II, Smith arriv'
ed in yesterday afternoon from San
Pedro and will load lumber outward for
San Francisco.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-07

The steamer Cruiser left up for Port
land late yesterday afternoon, in COM
mand of Captain Moran.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-07

The British steamship kilbun made
il to sea yesterday morning
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-07
O o o 90 o o o o o o o Q o o o o
O FLoTsAM AND JETSAM. o
O O O 90 Q O o o o o Q o o o o o

The barkentinc Echo is expected in
here daily from San Francisco
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-07

The Spreckles tug Sea Rover, towing
the oil-tanker Fullerton, arrived in this
port yesterday. The tug was in com
mand of Captain Dan Thompson well
known here. as one of the ex-bar cap
tains at this port. and he was greeted
most cordially on all sides by his old
shipmates in this city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-07

The schooner A. F. Coates left up on
the tow lines of the Harvest Queen yes
day afternoon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-07

Among the dates for the outgoing feet
of steamers are the following; The
steamships Roanoke and Breakwater, on
Friday morning, and the steamer Al
lance on Saturday morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-07

The steamship Breakwater arrived
from San Francisco Yesterday morning
with a good load of freight and large
number of passengers and proceeded
directly to Portland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-07

The Telegraph came down fraction
ahead of time yesterday, with some
freight for the Fisher dock, and left up
on time, for Portland, with several pas
sengers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-07

The big four -masted schooner Irene
arrived down from Stella on the haw-
sers of the Harvest Queen yesterday
afternoon, with an immense load of
square timbers and ties, for Redondo,
She will leave out to-day.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-07

The steamer Lurline came down in
good season yesterday and left up at I
D. m. with the following people on her
register: J. 0. Tyberg, Mrs. w. B. Har-
ven and Thomas Meserve.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-07

The Morning Astorian % cents per
The Newtown bee., 1906-03-09
MEMS SPRING HATS.
STYLES THAT PLEASE.

The hat window at Meigs & Go. $ big store in Bridgeport is the first her aid of coming spring. Naturally the show of the new styles attracts much attention, disclosing as it does the cor rect shapes of the season. Men who care about dress, and that includes about every man, take note of these things. The new shapes show a pre- ponderance in favor of lowness in the set of the Spring Derbys, which are flat and medium set. In waste, full crowns, neat round crowns, with tendency toward full ness, and the more extreme taper crowns, all in various heights. Thus do Meigs S Go. provide for varied tastes in hats; and by thus providing hats made in the Crofut x Knapp fac tory, in South Norwalk, the matter of quality is assured beyond cavil. In soft hats, especially those for young men, the crowns run about as they did last season, with strong tendency toward the telescope style: but there is a marked preference for narrower brims, which must be mellow to per init the wearer'S turning brimS up or down front or back or side, or in any way he can invent. Meigs & Go. also show the StetSOn stiff and soft hats for Spring. While hats hold the cen ter of the stage this week, the contin- uation of the sale of odds and ends holds splendid opportunities for saving on fancy suits, blue serge and undreSs- ed wOrsted suits and Spring top coats, shoes, trousers, and boys wears.
The Newtown bee., 1906-03-09

Are you interested in a talking ma chine? If you are why don't you go to The F. B. Beach Co.,, 962 Main street. Bridgeport, and talk it over with them
 They have the two best makes of ma chine that there is-the Edison and Victor. The first is a cylinder type and the second disc machine. You can make your own arrangement in regard lobbying these machines, which run in price from BIO up to SlOO, and they carry complete list of records for both make of machines Now don't keep putting it off, you might just as we'll get it now, as a month later. Come in and make your wants
The Newtown bee., 1906-03-09
BETHEL,
THE NEWS IN THE BOROUGH.

THE NEWS IN THE BOROUGH. The Current Events club met with Mrs James Amber, Monday evening. The subject was Russian Art" and the leader was Mrs William Gilbert.
 A union meeting of the Asbury League was held in the Methodist church, Friday evening. The League, of which Rev Frank A. Berry of Dan. bury is president, includes the Ep. worth League chapters of Danbury, Bethel. Bedding, Long Ridge and Starr's Plain. The address of the evening was made by Rev Arthur J. Smith of Danbury.
 Rev John T. Langlois, a former pas tor of the Methodist church in this place, gave a lecture on "Victol Hugo," Wednesday evening, in the church.
 The members of the Parish Workers of the Episcopal church and Otheil families enjoyed supper at the Par ish House, Wednesday evening. Aft ter the supper social time was spent and some time devoted to sewing.
 Mrs. John L. Nichols of Center street opened her kindergarten, Mon. day morning, with good sized at. tendance.
 Miss Lillian Wilson and Miss Emms Mcfarland are visiting friends i1 Carmel, N. Y.
 Miss Viola Durant of Elizabeth street returned to her home, Saturday afternoon, after a five months visit with relatives out West. The greater portion of her time was spent in Salt Lake City with her sister, Mrs Arthur Smith. On her homeward trip sht spent some time in Denver, Col, also in St Joseph, Mo-, where she visited another sister, and in Sycamore, Ill. &4b-
The Newtown bee., 1906-03-09

At meeting of the directors of the Newtown Water Company, held at the Bank, Monday evening last, it was voted to employ a skilled engineer to examine the contemplated layout, and that he make examination and report to the directors inside of ten days. IL was further voted that counsel be employed and condemnation proceed ings be instituted against parties claiming damages to mill privileges, which proceedings are to be made re- turnable to the next term of court. This looks as though something was finally going to be done relative to bringing water into Newtown Street and adjoining streets. It is high time something was done, as the people are evidently in mood to patronize the company by taking the water. If this is so, this is the time to go ahead. We are informed, however, that if this plant is built it must be built with local capital; consequently it behooves all of us who have proper interest in Newtown's future welfare, to go down into our pockets and subscribe for the stock as liberally as our worldly pos. sessions will permit. The chances are the people who do this will not only not lose their money, but will, in the course of a short time, get substan tial return from it, as the plant will be built with cash and be we'll con- structed. In other words. it will be no promoters scheme.
The Newtown bee., 1906-03-09
AN APPREClATlVE WORD FROM REV DIR SAMUEL HART. Berkeley Divinity School,
 Middletown, Conn.

Berkeley Divinity School,
 Middletown, Conn.
 March 5, 1906 My dear MT George:
 Your letter came duly to hand, as did also the photo. graph returned, and the Bicentennial volume; and am very greatly obliged to you and the Committee. It is a really handsome book, and a worthy memorial of an occasion we'll worth re- membering, besides the fact that it contains valuable contributions to his- tory. You and your colleagues, who received deserved congratulations on the success of the celebration last summer, deserve them repeated and augmented by reason of this fitting record. I am glad to learn from you that the people of the town appreciate it.
 Would you not like to send copy to the New Haven Colony Historical Society?
 I am glad to have helped a little, and l am glad too that you did so much so we'll.
 Always truly yours,
 SAMUEL HART.
The Newtown bee., 1906-03-09
HATTERTOWN.
DEATH OF GEORGE R. PARMELEE

DEATH OF GEORGE R. PARMELEE.
 George R. Parmelee, almost 80 years of age, native and life long resident of this village, died, Friday morning, as the result of long period of suffer- ing with stomach trouble. MT Par melee leaves wife, a brother, Grandi- son, and two sisters, Mrs Short of Bethel, and Mrs George French of Huntingtown district. He was a member of the Baptist church at Stepney and was man much respect ed in the community in which he lived. The funeral was largely at. tended, Sunday afternoon, services being conducted by his pastor, Rev Robert Duncan. Nephews of the de- ceased served as pail bearers. Inter- ment was in the cemetery at Hunting town, of which association MT Par melee has been it's treasurer since it's organization.
 Mrs E. B. Booth, with Mrs Faust of Stepney, have been visiting in Spring field, Mass.
 Edward Bevans has moved his fam fly into J. B. Parmelee's tenement house.
 MT and Mrs 0. D. Stillson have wis. ited with relatives in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Theodore French has moved to Eas- ton and will work for J. Coley Field.
 The school is closed for week on account of scarlet fever in the dis trict.
The Newtown bee., 1906-03-09
FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
EASTON.
A HEARTY sERENADE.

HEARTY sERENADE.
 The most delightful, largely attend ed and artistically rendered serenade ever handed out to newly married couple was given to Charles c. Lacey and his charming bride, at their resi- dence in Plattsville, Monday evening, on their arrival from their honeymoon trip, which included Washington and the South. The affair was carefully planned by several of MT Lacey's friends, who made sure he did not es- cape them, which he tried to do by going away and not returning until Tate. The Pilgrims, nothing daunted, adjourned to Davis mill, told stories, and awaited the return of the happy couple, when the following program was rendered in manner highly ar- tistic: The opening solo, on brass cannon, by the Long Hill Artillery club with Jim Carl at the fuse, awak- ened the sleeping natives. This special feature was repeated by request sev- eral times during the concert. Obli- gato in Q minor on the equine viol, commonly called a horse fiddle, was strong enough to satisfy the weak minded. A grand chorus from Tann- hauser, CT some other thing, by the Royal Holstein Cow-bell ringers of Easton, accompanied by the famous Hay. Scales Brothers in their great weighing act, at one time threatened to put somebody out of business. The schoolhouse bell was unfortunately put out of business in the third act by one of the Chestnut Hill boys, who pulled too strong on the rope, but it did good service while it lasted. Owing to a lack of rehearsals there was some con- fusion on the part of the various solo, ists. which resulted in pandemonium only equaled by steam boiler tearing a town to pieces. Dinner was finally called in in the dining car by a hash shark from the Pullman Company, after which the grooms appeared and, escorted by the full band, led the way to Charles Grochelle's soft drinks em. porium, where the bride and groom were toasted with Green Seal soda wa. ter and Brennan's pepsin chewing gum. Plattsville Beauty cigars were passed and the assembly broke uI wishing Charles would provide a sim liar treat every week.-[Z.
The Newtown bee., 1906-03-09
Ten Pages.
EDITORIAL INK DROPS.

The public meeting to be held March 20 in our Town hall, under the auspices of the Pomological society and the local Grange, ought to com mand the hearty support of our leading farmers in the neighboring towns. With such speakers as Hon J. H. Hale of Glastonbury, Prof Gully of Storrs, Prof Clinton and others, the interest will be maintained throughout the meetings. For the good name of the town and for our own instruction and pleasure every person should attend who can possibly spare the time.
 
 Conservative men, who have a knowledge of what the expenses of the town are, estimate it will require at least a 16-mill tax on the present levy to pay the towns bills. There has been good deal of talk to the effect that certain of our citizens were con- ing into the town meeting, Saturday, with the avowed purpose of voting a 10 mill tax. This would be ridiculous and folly in the extreme. If such a course is followed it will necessitate in special town meeting a few months later ,on to borrow money, and thus increase the towns indebtedness and would make more money to be raised by taxation. Let us not be hysterical about this matter of taxation, even if we do not think the work of the as- sessors satisfactory. There are other years coming, and future boards of as- sessors can wrestle with the tax prob- lem and readjust valuations. But in the name of common sense let us not increase the indebtedness of this town. Give us tax rate large enough to pay our bills, and then let the affairs ot the town be administered with econ Omy and wisdom. We are satisfied that MT Blackman has worked for the interests of the taxpayers, and has kept the expenses within the appropri. ations. There should be a large at. tendance at the meeting on Saturday, and the matter discussed fairly.
The Newtown bee., 1906-03-09
A CARD.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup ot Tar if it fails to cure your cough or cold. We also guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded.
 R. H. BEERS & Co.,, Newtown,
 BETTs & BETTs, Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1906-03-09
CHARLES CANFlELD,
 HARRY MADl0AN,

HARRY MADl0AN,
 Practical Painters. It's sound sense that we tell you. Your work costs less dollars and is best every time you use the L. & M. Paint. i You do more painting with one gal. Ion of l.. & M. than with two gallons of other paints, and the l.. & M. zinc hardens the L. & M. white lead and makes the l.. X M. Paint wear like iron.
 Four gallons L. & M. mixed with 3 gallons linseed oil will paint a moder. ate sized house.
 L. & M. costs only $l. 20 per gallon. A. T. Terrell, Riverhead, N. Y., writes: ''16 years ago painted with L.. & M. Only now requires painting. J Sold by Cogswell & Wetterau, Wash ington Depot, Conn.,; Taylor, Curtis & o., Sandy Hook. Conn.,; c. M. Beach, New Milford, Conn.,; Smiths Sons, West Cornwall, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1906-03-09

Mrs L. 0. Morris, Miss Mabel Morris and Miss Helen Pope passed Monday in New Haven. Misses Morris and Pope missed the train at Bridgeport and were obliged to spend the night in the Park City,
The Newtown bee., 1906-03-09
CARD OF THANKS.

To the many friends who by their unselfish labors and loving sympathy did so much to tighten the burden of our bereavement, we wish to express our heartfelt gratitude.-[Mrs Charles Sill:man and sons, MT and Mrs Fred Silliman, Jessie Maud Silliman.
The Newtown bee., 1906-03-09
POMONA GRANGE MEETING.

TO BE HELD IN STAMFORD, MARCH IA
 The regular meeting of Fairfield County Pomona Grange will be held at Stratford, Wednesday, March l4, at 10 30 a. m. The fifth degree will be conferred at the morning session and the lecturers program will follow in the afternoon. All are requested to contribute to the collation..