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The Late Gen. J. E. stokes.

Joseph s. Stokes, recently retired brigadier general of the Uniformed Bank, Knights of Pythias of Cohnecti- cut who died as announced yesterday at his home in Meriden Thursday from two paralytic shocks, aged sixty-two years, had been in poor health for sev- eral years, which forced him to resign his position as contractor in the Parker gun factory three years ago. He leaves a widow and one son, Angelo John Stokes, who resides at 6S9 Dixwell avenue, this city, and is employed at the Winchester armory. The deceased was a much valued contractor of the Parker factory, a position which he held for thirty-three years. He at one time employed seventy men. Himself a skilled workman. he surrounded him. self with capable workmen and his faithful attention to details and ener- getic supervision of the work in hand, brought him satisfactory results in his trade as gunmaker.
 MT. Stokes was identified with sev- eral fraternal organizations and was active in all of them A man of high moral principles and gentlemanly in- stircts, MT Stokes was much esteemed in the community and all who had an opportunity to observe his career al ways spoke highly of him as. a citizen and companion.
 He was for several terms chancellor commander of Myrtle lodge, No, 4 Knights of Pythias, and had also occu- pied the highest position in the state grand lodge of that order. He was g member and founder of the J. s. Stokes company, Uniformed Rank Knights oi Pythias, and was brigadier general of that branch of the order in 1901 During it's existence MT. Stokes was connected with with the Order of Chos' en Friends. He occupied many posi- tions of honor in the Masonic fraterni' ty, being a past master of Center lodge No. 97, A. F. and A. M, and past higf priest of Keystone chapter No. 27, R A. NJ; past illustrious master of Ham ilton council, No p, R. and s. NJ, ant was eminent commander of St. ElmC on,mandery, Knights Templar. He has represented Meriden lodge, No. 35, B | P. o. E., at the grand lodge, and hal served as exalted ruler and district dep uty. As past chief ranger of Court | Excelsior, F. and A. M, he was its del egate to the convention in Detroit which had under discussion and settled for that order a matter of color line,
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Lucy Robbins weIles.

Lucy Robbins Welles, wife of Edwin Welles, died at her home on Elm stree {, Newington, Thursday morning, from the effects of fall Juce ?. Mrs. Vel les was born June 2, 1929, in Newing- ton, and was the daugdtAr of Unni and Sally Robbins of NeHington. Junlary 20, 1853, she married Edwin Welles, d. so of Newington, and wsns as a bride to the new home on Elm street, where she lived until the time If her death, which was the frs! deatE to uccur in the home in the ffty-dve years of its history. Mrs. Welles was an active and untiring worker in the Cong, ga tional church, O. which sine had hcen a member for over thirty-fye years.
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members for these friends, each reoeiv- ed handsome pin from the members of the choir. They were taken quite by surprise. but expressed their sincere thanks for the remembrances. Mir Mix is now singing in the choir of Dwight Place church, and Miss Sims, owing to i'll health, is not singing this year Refreshments were served during the evening and it was a very pleasant social gathering for the musicians.
 The regular meeting of the Epworth league of the East Pearl street RI. E. church was held Thursday evening. The league is planning for an ice cream so- oial to be held ere long.
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OBITUARY NOTES.
The Late charles Reniamin Hanson.

The Late Charles Benjamin Hanson.
 Charles Benjamin Hanson who died Thursday night at his residence, 95 Howard avenue, after one days ill., nesss was born in this city in 1919 and was one of the old Howell school pu- pills"
 In 1S41 he was first sergeant of the seccnd company. Governors Foot Guards. For twenty years he was treasurer of City lodge, I. o. o. F., and he was the last charter member of that organization. For many years he was deacon of the First Baptist church, re. vered and esteemed.
 Of quiet and retired disposition, his sterling worth endeared him to all who knew him. He was well known in this city where he had many friends who will be grieved to hear of his unexpect ed death. He leaves two daughters Miss Lizzie M. Smith and Miss Jennie Hanson.
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settled himself in office and had out would expect the Legislature to do the unfriendly politicians gave him notice that he could not expect to have his reform program carried out.
 What are you going to do about it2 they asked him.
 T shall appeal to the people of the State who elected me-" was his an swer,
 Appeal to the people," exclaimed the politicians. He has forgotten that he is the creature of the Republi- can party and that he will have to do what we want him to do"
 The Governor was not discomhted. He did appeal to the people for sup pert and the response he got was a distinct shock to the leaders who had planned to control him. It was not many weeks until the people of the State were making their influence felt in such potent way that the legisa- tors began to put their heads together and discuss the advlsability of doing what the Governor wanted them to do Soon after they began to weak en, nest of them surrendered to the man in the Governors office
 It was while the Governors fate was hanging in the balance that he dis played degree of independence, or self-reliance, that won him many new friends President Roosevelt, having suggested to the party in the State last year that 1t should nominate Hughes for Governor, was anxious to take a hand in the State muddle Tale bearers brought to him story that a Federal officeholder at Rochester was influencing members of the Legislatur, to oppose the Governor. Forthwith the ofIiceholders official head was cut off by the President, Words of com mendatlon from this city were ex- pected at Washington, but they were not sent. Instead, the Governor caused it to be said, though not over his lame, that the Interference" from l Washington was not welcomed. He wanted the public to know that he was a5 the helm In the State of New l'lk 6HN ulu HOL WoUl any lnLerEer- ence, friendly or mfriendly, from Washington. Since that day to thls the White House has kept hands off legislative and political affairs here And it may be remarked, parentheti- cally, that the Rochester officeholder is still holding his job. The President re- considered, and instructed the secre- tary of the Treasury to let the man continue in office indefinitely.
 Convinced, at last, that neither the little political bosses in New York State nor the "big boss at Washing ton could make a dent on the new Governor, the Legislature surrender. ed. It virtually said to the Governor "Tell us what you want and you shal have if"
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OFFICERS CHOSEN.
Wallingford Business Mems AssOcia-
 ticn,

wallingfords proposed Business Mems association has taken definite shape and officers and directors have been chosen as follows: President, John P. stevenson; vice president, George E. Dickernlan; secretary and treasurer R. NJ. Mansfield; directors, D. F. Gris- weld, T. F. Collins, ". c. Post, T. F Cannon, E. J. Downey, Charles s. Allen, N. F. Ingraham, c. J. Lobb James c. Roach, Henry W. Davis, A I. Martin, E. s. Gladwin, E. c. Lewis R. Russo, L. Nj. Phelps and J. R. Burg. hcff.
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Rev. pr. Sheath, pastor, will preach in the Grand avenue Congregational church on Sunday morning upon the theme. "Peace vs. Tribulation," and in the evening he will consider "The Ci- garette," especially addressing young men.
 Mrs. A. Lawrence Ball of Newton Highlands is visiting her sister, Mrs. L w. Sheath of 92 Perkins street.
 Every year the graduating class of Strong school has an outing at the shcre. For this year the class of 'O7, which graduated yesterday, will go to double beach. The pupils will embark on the Branford cars this morning and are expecting a very enjoyable out ing There will be the usual basket picnic,
 Two of the well known Yale wrest- lers, George and Lester Dole, have join ed the Pequot Canoe club.
 Francis E. son of Mir and Mrs. Fran cis W. Foley, has been selected as ed i itor of his class magazine, at Holy l Cross college,
 Carl Schaefer of Pine street has gone 
 | to Canada where he is to be the best man at the wedding of relative. By reason of the dredging which has been in progress just above the Tomlin- | son drawbridge, boats can now take nearly straight course up the river after passing through the draw. The | shallow snots which forced the vessels ! to make a detour, if they were bound up Mill river, has been removed, and ] there is now a 12-foot channel at that l point.
 The vested choir of the East Pearl l street NJ. E. church had a very enjoy ahle gathering at the home of one of their number, Miss Belle Slater of Per kins street, Wednesday evening | Among the company was Miss Edna Sims and Harold L. Mix, who were members of the quartet last year. AS aD evidence of the esteem held by the
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BUSINESS MEN's OUTING,
Danbury Organization Will Come tC
 Sayin Rock July 10.

The Danbury business men have chosen savin Rock as the place for their annual summer outing and July 10 will be the day when the members will come down for that event. Ar engagements are now in the works for a shore dinner at one of the restaurants, four attractive menus being considered
 The Meriden business men will as- semble at their outing at the Momau- guin next Wednesday. It is probable that some representatives of the local association will attend these outings.
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Mrs. ThoEnas Darcy.

The funeral of Mrs. Martha F. Darcy, wife of Thomas Darcy, was held yes terday morning from her late residence 250 Cedar street. A requiem high mass was celebrated at the Church of the Sacred Heart by Rev. Father Mitchell.
 The bearers were Thomas J. Lynch, Edward J. Cannon. Richard Hudson and Maurice J. Whalen The burial was in St. Lawrence cemeery,
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Died at sprlngside.

Michael Morrissey was taken from a house in Oak street yesterday after noon suffering from a complication of diseases. He died soon after his admit tance. Medical Examiner Bartlett gave heart disease and kidney trouble as the cause of death,
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Mrs. purtIue.

The death occurred yesterday at 24
 Orchard street of Mrs. Mamie Purdue, wife of William Purdue. Funeral ser- vices will be held at her late residence, 24 Orchard street, Monday afternoon at 8 o'clock. The burial will be private.
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nenth ns T Child.

The little seventeen months old child of Editor Bates of the Branford 0pin- ion died on Thursday of whoopng cought and Measles. Much sympathy is felt for Editor Bates in his bereave- ment.
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Emtetta1n1ilents,

The Bohemian Girl. " Poll Popular Prices Prevail.
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Nsh Week TIE MASGOT-Ush Week
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/ aye no breath left, wen 1t comes 10
/ the show said the hoarse gentleman
i BE funny in the right place, VIII
/ yer?"
But I don't understand" said Mr.
/ Tinbury feebly. viewing with aston
! ssIlment the fact that one member OF
| his bodyguard was down on his knees
violently pulling off his boots. is
/ there some sort of entertainment"
.Will you stop jokin', or won't yer?'
| asked the man who was christening
Mr.. Timbury's boots. II never see
| anything like it meseif-never. open
| that there bag, BILL he added.
The bag was opened, and from y
were drawn a sort Of undervest' a PAIR
of bright blue knickerbockers' very
short; a pair of yellow socks, ano'
finally, a pair of soft leather ooots.
ssNow, wotever you do. boys, dom
LET i'm exert isself," cautioned the
hoarse gentleman. Peel i'm gradual
an, easy. 'Ow are yer feelin.' sonny!
he added, looking sympathetically at
the bewildered Archibald.
Look here" said Mr.. Timbury, with
considerable heat, 81 don't know what
on earth you take me for, but, in the
words of the poet, I am not what /
SEEM
Look here, young man." said the
hoarse one, threateningly, we've got
seventy-pound 'ouse, to say nuffink
of the purse. an you p1ayin' about like
this ere! You'd turn a mans air
gray, you would. Some now, git yer
toys off. Strip i'm, boys!"
Mr.. Archibald Timbury hastily back
ed into a corner. At tell you It's a
| great mistake he gasped; I'm not
the man at all. What do you expect
me to do?"
"wot we expect you to do, young
man, is to walk out under them ropes
| he ierked his head toward the dfrec-
| ton of the barn, where the noise was
| increasing every moment-"and give
Beauty Maggs the Knockout in sum-
mink under six rounds
ST have no intention Of fighting,
said Archibald. 81 tell you you've got
| the wrong man--and I won't.
"Oh, yer won't, won't yer?" exclaim-
ed the hoarse gentleman, laying hands
upon him. "Come, boys, OFF wiz EN-;
they'll pull the place down, If we keep
! 'em waitin' much longer"
Protesting, fighting, gesticufating'
and pleading, the unfortunate Mr..
| Timbury was forcsbly denuded of his
| clothes, and as forcibly dragged into
those which he had brought in that
unlucky bag. When finally he stood
up, boiling with impotent rage, ana
yet remarkably cold by reason of his
| scanty attire, those round about him
passed remarks upon his personal ap-
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Timbury's Little Mill
By Tom Gallon

In his despair at last he wrote i'm
ploring that she grant him a further
interview, if only for a few moments.
After a maddening delay a little note
arrived. Miss Bowman would meet
him for the last time. in the shrub
berry at the end of her fathers
grounds, on the following evening at
nine o'clock.
Romantic to the last" exclaimed
Archibald. pressing his lips to the
paper.
Now, whether or not Mr.. Timbury
had any hope that the lady might
carry that romantic feeling far enough
to elope with him, or whether he felt
that. having one persuaded her, she
might, in turn, persuade her father, it
is impossible to say. With a very
beautiful trust in all and everything
that might happen, Archibald Tim
bury turned his face in the direction
of his love, and set out to find her.
Mr.. George Bowman lived in a large
/ house, on the outskirts of a dreary
| little town, called Plaxton Market; il
was surrounded by extensive grounds
/ and 1t was in the shrubbery attached
/ to those grounds that Archibald was
! to meet Julia Bowman.
He changed twice on his journey
the first time at a little wayside sta
ton, where another train from tht
north was painting and putting. Mr.
! Timbury, occupying a second-clas!
carriage entirely by himself, was sur
prised and a little annoyed by the ad
vent of a gentleman in a very large
| and very voluminous ulster, with {
cap drawn down to his ears, and with
bag almost as large as himself.
He was small man, with one ey'
permanently closed, and a nose which
| by violent collision with some hare
substance, had lost much of it's origin
al beauty. He was accompanied BY
! two other men, dressed in sporting
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pearance not at all f1attering.
"Carn't understand wot 'e's bin doin
to 'isself," said one man, looking at
trainin' down bit, to my mind Look
at is blessed legs!''
Perhaps, when you have quite done
admiring me, you will allow me to re-
sumo my clothing" retorted Archi-
bald, holly.
We wasn't exactly admirin' yer,
said the hoarse gentleman, sarcastical-
ly. ''It looks ter me, boys he added,
turning ruefully to the others, "it
looks very much as if we'd CORN an
put our money on wrong 'un. Bit
weedy. eh?''
Mind yer-'e may be all right" said
another, a little doubtfully. 'Praps
'e's a dark 'orse, an may surprise US
at the finish.''
"Yus, I expect 'e'n surprise u.s." re-
torted a third.
Gentlemen. said Mr.. Timbury des-
perately, with his teeth chattering with
cold and fear, "you expect me-fronl
my costume-to do something extra
ordinary in the athletic line, probably
a swimming entertainment. or tight
rope walking, or something of that
kind. Let me assure you that I utter
ly decline to take part in anything OF
the Sort
If Mr. T1mbury felt that he could
win them over by humorous or sarcas-
tic talk, he was mistaken: despite his
protests, he was seized, and hurried
Continued on Page Six.)
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when you can show me that you
age a substantial man." said MIR.
GeArge Bowman, with dignity, at may
listen to what you have to say in re-
gard to my daughter" Mr.. Bowman
inflated his chest and carelessly jingled
the money in his pockets.
But don't you think, sir" began
Mr.. Archibald Timbury, nervously-
doesn't it occur to you that love is
Love, sir! Ffddlesticks! I do not
intend that my daughter-who has
been brought up sensibly-sha1l enter
tain any such notions. Besides, I un-
derstand she has no great liking for
you
II think you must have been mis-
informed" said Archibald, his face go
ing white.
You'd better ask her." said Mr.
Bowman dryly. my daughter, sir, Is
of a romantic temperament. despite
her fathers training; she will be
scarcely likely, 1 think, to take III
with any one
Kindness forbade that Mr.. George
Bowman should finish the sentence
his contemptuous glance at the small
figure before him was sufficient. AS
matter of fact, Mr.. Archibald Timbury
was not heroic in appearance; he nigh
have been described by his friends al
delicate and by his enemies al
weakened" He was remarkably
rell-dressed, and his fair hair wa!
HHrted with much exactitude in th'
Very center of his somewhat small
head
That love affair to which Mr.. Georg'
Bowman had referred so contemptu
ously, was Mr.. Archibald Timbury'!
tragedy. He had been hopelessIy smit
ten by the charms of Miss Julia Bow
man some months before, but, being
an honorable young man, he had fell
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"As for the Beauty" began the
hoarse gentleman in whisper.
II must really ask that you will not
refer to the lady in that familiar
fashion, said Archibald haughtily.
You will ave your little joke said
the man, with a chuckle. That's
about the best I've card. l must tell
the ole man that. I amt never met
anybody like you before. I'll lay a
pound you'll tap is claret fust round!'
..WeIl-of course, if he cares to offer
me a glass of wine, I'm not likely to
decline. Out of friendly feeling alone
"Oh-do stop; I shall fall out o the
cart, if yer DON'T" said the other, roll
ing about in an ecstasy. II never
thought it was possible for anybody
as was a puncher to come out in this
ere way. Glass O. wine! Welt
never did!'
After quite a long drive, they arriv-
ed at a tall, gaunt house, standing a
little back from the road. This was
most decidedly, not Barn End, and Mr..
Timbury began to grow suspicious.
Here. I say-you've come to the
wrong shop" he protested. when. hav-
ing been assisted out of the cart, his
bodyguard were thrusting him toward
the house You've made some mis-
take
Not bit of it; we know Were we
are. If you don't. Come, 'urry up;
everybody's a-waitin'. 'Aven't I told
yer it's all arranged?''
Thus the hoarse-voiced one. as ne
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that. before approaching the girl, he
should see her father.
Mr.. Bowman, from his standpoint,
was right. Archibald's income was
small and fiuctuating, and depended
on his keeping in the good graces OF
an uncle of irascible temper and un-
certain intentions.
Even with all this Mr.. Timbury
could have braved the fathers anger
and contempt, but for that horrible
suggestion that the lady might share
the feelings of her parent. Pleading
for an interview, Archibald received
permission TO see Miss Julia Bowman
for FIVE minutes.
IT will give you that time, and that
time only" said Mr.. George Bowman,
examining his large watch. "After
this, I demand that you do not see my
daughter again until the present cir
cumstances, at least, are changed.
Mr.. Timbury submitted, and his Sec
ond disturbing interview took place
forthwith.
ct had not expected this, Mr.. Tim
hurry" said Julia Bowman softly. i
am. of course, deeply moved by wnat
Won have said; it is my nature to De
deeply moved, on slight proVocatlon.
At the same time 1 feel there is much
against what you urge"
Take time, Miss Julia, take Time
implored Archibald. Perhaps you
NAV learn to care for me when you
know more of my character. some
people are quite fond of me / assure
YOU" he added.
II do not doubt it, replied the lady'
-sBut my objection, nevertheless re-
1nai31: you do not appeal to me as
nv Aal affinity should"
''0h. you'd get over that, urged Mr.
Tfmbury cheerfully.
ct fear not said Miss Bowman
1.-The man I marry must be one wno'
on the impulse of the moment, mas
\done a great and wonderful deed mas
hurled himself. as it were, into the
very thick of things. and strongly ana
dominantly shown that he is man.
"But / don't like doing that, SAID
Archibald feebly. ''It rumples one So
Until you can consent to be rum
p,ed. as YOU express it, Mr.. Timoury,
4bere can be nothing between US
said Miss Julia. prove to me that