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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-09-21
O GREATER
49,. MISSISSIPPI

Devoted to the Agricultural, Commercial
and Industrial Development OF the States
Incompatible Resources-OEscial Organ OF
Department OF Agriculture and Commerce.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1907-09-21

The possibilities of Mississippi's sol
in an agricultural way are little known
ever in this advanced age. The future
will develop features that r not ever
'reamed of at this time.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

David Homer Batcs's mcmories of Lincoln in the telegraph offloe duriAs the writer's war service will deal in the Midsummer Holiday Number of The Century with Lincoln's forebod- ings of defeat at the polls. giving inti- mate and interesting details of Lincoln and Stanton during these troubled times. why, Lincoln did not favor Johnson for vice-president. of Lincoln's s autographic estimate of the electoral vote. and other incidents of his critical period.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19
Ground Broken,
 Monday, FOR NEW RESIDENCEO OF
 w. T. COLE, On Hill West of NewtOwn
 Street. JOHN KEANE TAKES CON- 2 TRACT FOR CELLAR FIX CAyATION. V z

Ground was broken, Monday. for the new residence of Hon w. T. Cole.
 general manager of the Fabric Fire Hose Co.,, on the hill west of New town street. The cefaar will be exca- vated by that energetic hustler. John Keane, of Zoar. who has already be- gun work, assisted by Birdsey Boards ley. As noted in last weeks Bee. the first story of the house will be of stone, the dimensions being 673 48. Contractor H. H. Taylor and MT Cole were on the hill, Monday. looking over the work, and plans for the new house.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

a large audience, and re- eiyed a most pleasing reception She was assisted by Arthur I. Piatt, the talented sioiiuist, and Louis Sammis. r .rsng violintst of Bridgeport The program included vocal solos and impersou- ations by Miss Platt, trios on the violin, viola and piano, by Miss Platt. Mir Platt and MT Sammis. The enter tainment was under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society of the Congrega- Lional church of Monroe.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

James Barber, who lives with An drew c. Moone, in Taunton, met with a peculiar accident, last week Thurs day. While handling some corn ker- nel got into his ear so he could not get it out. Mrs Moore brought him at once to Dr Schuyler, who succeeded in getting the kernel of corn out but not until it caused him considerable pain. Fortunately his ear was not injured.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

A delightful party was that which took place on Wednesday evening of last week, when L. Phillips Morris entertained a company of his young friends. Games were enjoyed till 8.45,
 V vwif111p-+he young people sat down to
 table handsomely decorated with pink
 crepe paper. Bands of pink crepe pa per were suspended from the corners of the table to the chandelier, and the effect with the gas light was exceed | ingly pretty. Dancing was enjoyed | till 10 D. m. Those who were present were: Helen Allen, Leslie Oakley, | Helen and Catherine Plumb, Marguer- ite and Florence Beecher, Grace Os- borne, Herman Tiemann, Cassley Wal lace, Lloyd Barker, James Peck and L.
 Phillips Morris.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

What are you paying for green horns?" shouted Sheriff c. B. Johnson to Selectman Hermon Peck as he was driving by the latter's place on the afternoon of July 4. Looking up at the newspaper man who was loading hay in the broiling sun, MT Peck smiled broad ly and said: Well, don't know. l expect he will want his pay as soon as the job is done" "Glad you have got that man at work" sang out an other South Center citizen who passed by, but the haymakers were not rat tied and two big loads were gotter
 in without being tipped over. MT Pecl
 now says his neighbor is scientific az riculturist, sure enough!
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

William Tomlin and Miss Kate Tom lin who have been spending week with friends at Walnut Beach. returned home, Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

the west and Alaska. They are in company with large party under the care of the Raymond. Whitcomb Ex- cursion Go.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

A Huntington piano has been placed in the residence of Horace Gilbert for the use of Mrs Murphy and daughters, the Misses Murphy, who are passing the summer there.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

right Weber piano of George B. Flaw ley of Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

David George officiated at the organ at Trinity church. Sunday. in the ab- sence of Prof c. s. Platt, the regular organist. who had vacation from his duties for the day
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

The many friends of Mrs w. M. Reynolds will be sorry to hear she has been confined to her bed with illness for a few days at her home
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

Mrs Burton G. Wheeler of Sandy Hook spent few days in South Britain. last week. the guest of her mother. Mrs Hamblin.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

Any young man having between S3O0O and $4OOO he wishes to invest and wants a good paying and responsible position in well established business in nearby city will do well to look up an advertisement in our want col umns and write to z X, Bee office, Newtown, Conn.,, for particulars.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

A. r. Smith has been invited to speak at the Pomona Grange meeting to be held in Bridgewater, September I2
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

Mrs John k. Peck has visited for a few days with friends in Stamford.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

Miss Agnes K. Platt gave a recital at the Town Hall in Monroe, Satur- day evening, where she was greeted by
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19
HOPEWELL~
NEWS IN BRIEF. l"

MT and Mrs George Miller and their two daughters, Beatrice and Ruth. of Danbury, were recent guests of Jacob Beck.
 Miss Etta Taylor of Danbury spent a few days recently with her cousin. Myrtle Beck.
 Miss Ella Doran is visiting her sister, Mrs Elizabeth Rolf, of New ark, N. J.
 MT and Mrs B. F. Bassett visited Sunday at w. c. Gilbert's in Botsford.
 Miss Edna Lawrence of Bethel spent the Fourth with Mrs A. H. Ferry, remaining until Sunday.
 Esther Beck is spending the week in Danbury, the guest of her cousin. Hel- en Gilbert.
 J. B. GoodseH is suffering from a sore eye, resulting from heavy cold, but is improving under the care of Dr Moore of Bethel.
 A happy crowd celebrated the Fourth at C.J. Reck's. The dinner, consisting of baked clans and other good things, was eaten out under the trees. The guests were Mayor Gilbert and family and Miss Etta Taylor o5 Danbury and Mir and Mf3s Ge07ge Beck of Bethel. In the afternoon thu young people took in the ball game or the Ridge.
 In the hard shower of Saturday las lightning shattered the tree and fenc' | in front of B. F. Bassett's. Miss Esther Beck was much delight ed with birthday gift from her fathe on her birthday. July 2. He gave he little Jersey calf born on the ami | versary of her own birthday. She vii raise it.
 l Miss Edna Lawrence is spending thi week with Miss Emma Goodsell.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

Miss Maud Kain of Passaic, N. J., has visited her aunt. Mrs Josiah Til son.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

Henry Schuppert of New York IS spending few days with his mother. Mrs H. Schuppert, in Taunton
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

Word has been received that Miss Doretta l.. Gordon, daughter of Mrs James w. Gordon, has received second honors in the examination in the Uni versity of Toronto, Can- These exami- nations are in the technique of music and are of an especially difficult and intricate order. It is considered quite an honor to have the privilege even of taking these tests and the passing of them gives certificate carrying with 1t the right to teach.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

Arthur l.. Peck is harvesting the hay crop on the farm of Mrs Alice North rop.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

Levi c. Morris has a handsome new horse. bought of H. G. Clark of Zoar.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

Selectman Herman H. Peck and daughter, Miss Marion, were in Bridge
 port, Sunday guests of MT and Mrs
 J. A. Morris.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

T. J. Lynch of Passaic, N, J.,enjoyed a pleasant trip to Newtown as guest of Patrick Kelly over Saturday and Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

Miss Watson of Bridgeport is spend ing few days here the guest of Miss Lizzie Ross.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

Royder Ray of Bridgeport was a guest. Sunday. of his brother. John w. Ray.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

MT and Mrs w. F. Hayes left on Sat urday for an 8OOO-mile trip through
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

H. M. Smith of The Bee was in Westport, last week Thursday, and was very pleasantly entertained at the home of MT and Mrs Fred B. Hub bell
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

For guns, rifles and sporting goods call on Dan D. Smith, s4 Fairfield as- enne. Bridgeport, opposite Polt's theater-
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

Miss Hazel Hagen Smith has passed a few days in Dodgingtown, this week. the guest of Miss Alice Smith.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

Henry E. Blackman of New Britain passed Sunday with MT and Mir J A.. Blackman.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

leaves his usual field of Southern fact and fancy and writes of life on the Main coast, in story called Lean der's Light of his best efforts where smiles and tears lie close to- gether.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

Miss Hammono>> and Miss Sophia Hammond are guests of Mrs C. h. Northrop.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

Miss Mary:M. Lynch and William F. Lynch of Passaic, N. J., are spending their vacation with their grandfather, Patrick Kelly.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

This is the latest portrait of Thomas Nelson Page, the Southern writer. and lecturer. In the July Century. 1the summer Fiction Number.' Mir Page
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

When in 'rarerDnry trad ng rrp can get toOthsonDe dinner az a sszsall price at Cal1endar's Half Dime Lunch on South Main street.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

Joseph Nettleton of New Milford was in town, Tuesday. the guest of his brother, Treasurer AT. Nettlaeo4.yasof the Newtown Savings bank.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19
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The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

Fine new potatoes, that Is what Mor- ris, the grocer, has on tap; try en-
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

Frank whitcomb of Bridsfport has been the guest of Edward Phzschler.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

Frank Wright has been appointed ad-
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

Kibbe's candies. bran new line. at Morris.
The Newtown bee., 1907-07-19

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-24

There is lively row on just now
 in the office of the supervising arcbi- tect of the treasury. the office where the plans areprepared for government buildings all over the country. says a Washington writer. This is big office and employs over 100 drauehts- men, all of them high grade men and who have always worked together in reasonable harmony. But something over a month ago. the civil service commission when there was a va cancy, certified three names of men to fill it. One was selected and to the disgust of the other draughtsmen when he arrived to go to work he was found to be a negro. There are a good many negroes employed in the departments but they are mostly messengers and IaboTers and when they are clerks they usually work more or less to themselves where they do not necessarily com into con- tact with the white empIOyss. But with the draughtsmen it is different. They may have 10 work on the same sheet of drawings and at the same board with the other drzughfzulen. T-s e< tsA szalsyss e< the zsshi-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-24
MONDAY, JUNE "A, 1907.

The department of agriculture has just started new investigation into the production of absinthe in this country. Usually the department of agriculture goes after the industries it wants to help. But in the present case, the object of the investigation will be to see how largely wormwood, from which absinthe is made is culti- vated in this country and if neces- sary get jaw passed that will rs- strict its use. The experience os France with the green liquor has been disastrous and there are being prohlbitive laws passed in that coun- try. The United States is likely to follow suit and it is hoped that it will be before the drug has gained such foothold here as it has already done abroad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-24

Bids have been received for the two 10000 ton battle ships that were authorized by the last congress These ships have been generally re- ferred to as "$10, 0,0O0,OOO" battle ships, but the prospect is now that they will cost a great deal less There was a maximum limit of $6,000, 900 for each ship with $4.000, 900 added for guns and armor. But the low bid received was for $3,9S7,0OO from the Newport News Ship building com pany, with the next lowest of $4,- 4S0,O00 from the Fore River con- pany. These two firms probably will get the contracts. One of the features of the bid that is likely to be accepted is that it provides for two systems of engines Ordinary marine engines of the yeciprocating type are provided for ordinary cruis- ing and there is a reserve turbine that can be used ito speed the ship up to high point. The trouble with all of the big marine turbines yet built is that they are very wasteful at low speeds and unreliable in heavy sea- way. It is thought that the combin- ation may be the thing marine archi- tects have been looking for for long time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-24
HEARD IN PASSING.

The Brownsville inquiry having been finished after six months of wearisome testimony, it is now up to some of the puzzle editors to tell what it all means.
 Dispatches from Spokane announce that the northwest has urgent need l of 10000 laborers. This will at least i be hint to some of our population to avoid the northwest. ," Notwithstanding pessimistic rum ors, it may be noted that the czar has just succeeded in borrowing $50,- 1 000,000. This ought to insure the continuance of the Romanoff dynasty till the interest falls due at any rate.
 Cable dispatches announce that the czar has introduced the Gerry mander into Russian Poland. With the blessings of American civiliza tion coming to them at this rate, the Poles need not care whether they are al- lowed to emigrate or not.
 This story by some energetic news fakir about assassinating Vice-Presi- dent Fairbanks would have read a good deal more circumstantially if the writer instead of arming the as- sassin with a bomb had provided him with a hot stove or an ice pick.
 With the announcement that the members of the late Russian Douma are going to the Hague to explain how it happened, the peace confer ence may be expected to beat a hur- ried call to quarters and send below for collision mats and lenders.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-24
aorA' MODERN. INVENTION.
Spectacles Made by Ancients Not
 Perfectly Transparent.

Did Nero wear spectacles? Pliny relates that the Emperor Nero used a precious stone through which he gazed on the gladiatorial combats. Dr Magnus, the latest authority to examine the passage critically. hold that this means that the emperor was in the habit of gazing upon an emerald which he used to carry with him for the purpose of resting his eyes when they became tried of look ing at the shows.
 This view is corroborated by the belief of antiquity that green has a restful effect upon the eyes. Con triEances for bringing the rays of the sun to a focus in order to pro- duee combustion have been employed almost from time immemorial. Burning glasses were used to kindle fires and these must have been of considerable size even in a country like Greece, where the sun shines hot most of the year. Moreover. we are told they were kept in chemists shops for the purpose.
 Though the art of making glass of certain kinds is old. spectacles had to wait the discovery or inven- ton of some method that would produce it perfectly transparent. Egyptian tombs more than 4.000 years old. and glass bottles are rep resented on tombs at least 1,500 years earlier. In Mesopotamia the art of making glass has been traced for at least 2.000 years B. c.
 But all the glass of antiquity was of inferior quality and was almost useless for purposes where the rays of light were to be transmitted un- broken and with undiminished en- eTgy.
 Mirrors also were made in Egypt thousands of years before the Christian era.-Chieago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-24
THE PENALTY OF ovERWoRK.

Work has been mans lot since the creation, but day of toll should not have it's penalty of pain. Why is it, then. you ask. that backache so often follows? It is because the modern tendency is to overwork. to tear 4own faster than nature can rebuild. An unnatural strain is thrown upon the vital organs. and more especially upon the kidneys. which have the work of Altering the blood free of waste and poison.
 II The heavy tax of overwork-the strain upon the back that is SO com mon to many trades and occupations, is too great. The kidneys begin to fail in their work, and there is a double danger to health. The poison ous matter collects in the system. and the kidneys themselves begin to break down.
 Pain in the back is only a warning of trouble in the kidneys. An infiam- nation has set in, and a disordered condition of the urine soon becomes apparenu
 Too much or too little uriLe. with a constant desire to void the secTe- tions. any noticeable deviation from the normal color; the appearance of c sandy sediment proves . dissr-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-24
THE BUILDING BUSINESS.
Waterbury Architects and Contractors
 Have Plenty of Work Ahead. =

Architect T. B. Peck has been com- missioned to prepare the plans for the proposed new plan. for the Water bury Casting Go, which nas been r.. gently organized. The main building will be of concrete construction, one and two stories high, 11Sx150 feet. 4 power house, 33x46 feet, two stories high, will also be erected. The plans will be ready to figure in about three weeks. !. Richard Smith IS in- terested in the company.
 Estimates are being made ou plans drawn by Architect Joseph T. smith for bricK store and tenement building to be erected at the corner of East Main and Silver streets, for Charles Tocchio. It will be four stories high, about 4Sx65 feet, with q gravel roof. There will be two stories on the ground boor and six tenements on the upper floors.
 New plans drawn by Engineer F. s. Judd of Boston have been figured for the proposed beef house to be erected ut the west end for the Valentine I;Ohl Co. The structure will be of brick. provided wits cold storage fa- Cllities, etc.
 The contract :izS heen let to !. $. Goodwin for some changes to the resi- dence of c. A. Lewis in Naugatuck. New plumbing and beating will be in stalled and the interior of the house extensively remodelled. The contract for the plumbing has been awarded to the Barlow Bros Co. Griggs X Hunt drew the plInS.
 The contract for the carpenter work on the block for F. II. Garrity on South Main street has been awarded to the W. NJ. Hurlburt Co. D. r.. Cronln will do the mason work and the building was planned by Architect Joseph r. Smith.
 Contractor T. \. Delowry has work well alUng on the house which he is building on COe street for himself. The contract for the plumbing has been awarded tc Barlow Bros Co and \. Sanal will do the mason work. The house was planned by Architect Jo- seph T. Smith.
 Work has been started on Jew house fo! John Hickey on Baldwin street IL will sDe a frame house. ar ranged for one family. of eihgt rooms. provided with furnace heat aud all the modern cOnveniences. J. F.. Iiar- bara will do the mason work and the other contracts will be given out at once.
 Architect C. Jerome Bailey has c0mp,e:ei plans for a new house at Bunker Hill for ! E. Piatt. Dikemln street It will be a frame house. ar- ranged for one family. of eight rooms. roms. provided with furnace heat and every cgnvcuience-
 Architect Joseph Smith is drawing plans fo- an apartment house an SII- ver street for Senator John Huriev. l. will be q frame builftng I2vg5 feet. aTrang=i for six apartments. All tiIe modern eony eniaJIces will l,s prOvi.l- ell
 Estims-es have teen ma.Is O. urx- vate plans for an ofiee bu.IdiuE It the plant of the R0wbottom Machine Co in WatervilIe It will be i frame building. two st0ries bizn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-24

Would you be without vnat you want when 8 zse Ad might get it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-24

Crop developments are closely fol. lowing the course that experience and calm judgment suggested when the crop-killing season was at its height, says Banker Clews. The American people have a penchant for new high records; they are disap- pointed at average results and find slight occasion for enthuiasm in such results. Present indications certain ly point to average grain crops, if weather from now on shall remain favorable, and the fact that the wheat carry over this year is large and that there is an assured foreign demand for our grain at high prices will go long way towards comfort ing our agriculturists for their fail ure to once more establish record harvests. Meanwhile railroad traf- fic statements are making an in- creasingly favorable showing. For the month of May, for instance, sey- enty-oue railroads showed an in crease in gross income of $ll,77l,- OGo or II per cent over the cores bonding figures for 1906; for the secord week in June eighteen roads are s5,612 900. or l9 per cent over last EeaEs figures. So far as net earnings are concerned the April figures are the only data available in large way; these for eighty-one roads show an increase of s7.S92.- 000. or g per cent-a figure almost identical with the increase in gross earnings. These comparisons are distinctly better than those of q few months ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-24
MADE FOLKS GO TO CHURCH.
Our Forefathers Took Turns fin Spy
 ing Out the stayaways.

Mrs S. L. Grifith of Danby. Vt, is the proud possessor of an inter- esting record of a Salem town meet. ing held in 1s44. The record con- tains the following. reprinted in the Journal of American History.
 Voted:-At a general town meet inge held the seventh day of the fifth mOneth. I644 Ordered that tvsoe be appointed every Lords Day Co wake forth in the time of Gods Worshippe. to take notice of such as either I've about the Meetinge House without attending to the word of ordinances. or that Iye at home on in the fields without giving good account thereof and to take the names of such persons and present them to the Magistrate whereby they may be accordingly proceeded against John Porter and Jacob Barney were the tvoe appointed as watch for the eleventh day Then to begin with Goodman Po*sr next the Meetinge House and % to zoe through the ToEne according to the order of the watch. and the first 2 give the next 2 warning of it C e. from tyne to tyne.