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The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

William J. Bryan told the Foreign Mission Board of the Presby terian church, in a recent address that Japan was the greatest missionary field to- day. but that men of mature minds only should be sent there. About one hundred men interested in missions met MT Bryan at the Presbyterian Building, No. 156 Fifth avenue, his presence there being on account of an engagement made on the slope or Mount Lebanon in Palestine, year ago, when he met prominent PreSby- terian of New York. MT Bryan's talk was in familiar, conversational vein, and his hearers were vastly entertain ed. 'I fell in with an intelligent Eng liShmen in the Orient" said MT Bry- an, "and we got to talking about na- tional life and tendencies in our reSpec- tive countries. After a long homily, my British friend asserted, as a climax, that this nation was given over to commercialism, and that in our head long rush for wealth and supremacy in commerce we had little time for any
 thing else. I told him that he was mistaken, and that he had not looked deeply into the matter. I told him that to India, from which we never had drawn dollar, we send annually almost as much money through mis- Sionary channels as does England, which annually draws from India S1OO, OOO, 600. ' 'He 'could hardly credit the state ment at first" said MT Bryan, "buu I convinced him of it's accuracy, and he said that it was useless for him to carry the argument further. I told
 my English friend that Great Britain spends ten times as much each year to
 maintain an army in India as she spends for education in that country ''
 "I also told him." said MT Bryan,
 "that while we Americans can not boast that the sun never sets on our empire, we can boast that the sun never sets on our philanthropy. " Continuing, MT Bryan said that mis- sionarieS unquestionably do good
 wherever they go, but he added that
 they make errors of Judgment. He at | tributed the setback at Canton two years ago to an error of judgment on the part of missionary. Japan, '" said MT Bryan, "is the gateway of the Orient. Buddhism is decaying re- | ligion, and so is Shintoism. The younger generation does not have a deep veneration for these old religions | and the mind of the Japanese is open and teachable. His mind is ready for the reception of the Christian relig- | ion." MT Bryan hoped he would not ! be considered as advertising his owr generosity when he told of establish | ing eight scholarships in various Ori
 ental schools and colleges maintained | by people of this country. "I expect
 to continue the good work along thi:
 particular line if financial conditions remain the same with me-" said tht l Nebraskan.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03
HATTERTOWN.
MISS JOHNsON-CAPT LEsTE]

MISS JOHNSON-CAPT LESTER.
 On Monday, April 29, at the parson- age in Stepney in the presence of fam fly and friends, Lillian I. Johnson of Newtown and Capt F. A. Lester of Long Island were united in marriage by Rev MT Duncan. After the ceremo- ny the happy couple took their depart ure for rAmagansett, A l.. l., where they will reside. The bride was prettily attired in travelling suit of gray with hat to match. They were the recipi- ents of pretty and useful gifts.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

Allison P. Smith gave his lecture, "An Experiment in Socialism," before the Kent Grange, Wednesday night. He was accompanied by John J. North rOp, master of Poota tuck Grange, who gave an interesting address on Grange work. They were entertained by Hon Gilbert Vincent.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

Piles get quick and certain relief from pr Shoop's Magic Ointment. Please note it is made alone for Piles, and it's action is positive and certain. Itching, painful, protrud1ng or blind piles disappear like magic by it's use. Large nickel-capped glass jars 50 cents. Sold by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney; P. J. Garvin, Bethel; s. J. Parks, Trumbull,
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

Rev J. A. Osborne and family of Copper Hill are now nicely settled in the Methodist parsonage at Sandy Hook. Rev MT Osborne has been ap- pointed by the general conference to take charge of the Methodist church at Sandy Hook for the coming year.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

The Ladies' Aid society of the Meth odist church will give one of their popular lO-cent teas at the parlor of the Methodist church in Sandy Hook, next week Wednesday evening, May 8, from 4 to ' p. m. If you want to have a pleasant social time and get good supper do not fail to attend.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

Judge William J. Beecher, Attorney 0. H. Northrop and E. o. Platt were in New Milford, Monday, to attend the hearing before Referee Mum of the United States bankruptcy court in the case of the F. B. Rowe Go.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

One of the most interes ting illuStra. tive features of the May Century will be the reproduction of group of ideal subjects Tale of Isolde,' "The Banks of the Lethe," "The Death ot the Rose," etc.-poSed and produced by F. Benedict Herzog, whose work is
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

MT and Mrs William Terrill moved, last Monday, from Mrs Susan Hall $ house to Thomas w. Leavy's Glen View cottage near the Rubber shop. Morris Beers and family have moved into the house vacated by MT Terrill
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

Rodney Shepard, popular young clerk for Merchant Morris, cut his foot badly with an ax while trimming an apple tree, Saturday. pr A. L. Schuy- Ter dressed the wound.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

$. E. Sanford & Go. have seven vari- cities of genuine Maine seed potatoes that are fine stock, and they are sell ing at reasonable prices.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

Francis Haggerty of New York has bought the place in South Center dis trict belonging to the late Rev James Taylor. The transfer of the property was made, Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

Lyman s. Patterson of East Norwalk has been visiting his daughter, Mrs H. B. Coger.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

The Middle district fishermen, we'll known to their friends as "Herm" and GA. P.," were out on Tuesday for their annual cleanup of all the trout in Keatlng's brook. From the accounts of the neighbors and our detective on the spot we surmise that they had morning of ''rare sport." An early start was expected, but it took so long to wake "Herm" and when he finally did get up it took him considerable time more to find the hooks which were lost in his coat pocket-that the catching of the fish did not start until several minutes after sun up. The fishing went merrily on, an occasional nibble being enthusiastically an- nounced by one or the other until just after crossing the railroad A. P. hac a tremendous, 'grab'' at his hook, which took him so by surprise that he lost his balance, resulting in cold plunge in the s'diuky" little pool known to all fishermen as located near "big rock.'' About this time there was loud roaring by the dam, with which, of course, neither fishermen had anything to do. This incident somewhat dampened the ardor of the "Waltons, '' who soon thereafter wend ed their way homeward, laden with Pootatuck water, experience and and "a few-shinerS.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

Clark Leikie and family of Bridge port have opened their cottage, for merly the Carroll cottage, near St Roses cemetery, for the summer.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

Mrs Frank Brandhove, who has been spending five weeks with Mrs Patrick Larner in Sandy Hook, has returned to her home in Hoboken, N.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

Send for a catalogue of farm and garden seeds to The Frank s. Platt Co.,, $50 State street, New Haven. They have the seeds that you will want.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

Miss Nellie Kilbride of Bridgeport spent Sunday at the home of her par ents, MT and Mrs Edward Kilbride, in the Glen.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

s. E. Sanford and w. w. Finch are now boarding at Mrs John B. Peck's.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

are spending a few weeks with MT and Mrs John HI. Blake on Walnut Tree
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

Mrs William s. Walsh, who has been spending several weeks in New York state with friends, has returned to her home in Zoar. Her nephew is spend ing few weeks with her.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

MT and Mrs Thomas Lyons and child
 of Bridgeport were guests, Sunday, of
 | Mrs Patrick Lyons on Walnut Tree Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

Mrs Mansfield of Mile Hill has beer quite ill and under Dr A. l.. Schuyler # care.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

Barb wire, twisted wire, poultry net ting and all kinds of garden tools at s. E. Sanford & Co.'S.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

Thomas J. Cavanaugh has fine pail of team horses for use on his farm, pur chased of Danbury parties.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

Thomas J. Cavanaugh of Sandy Hook has just purchased of T. E. Platt & Son fine sulkey blow for use on his farm.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

call on Dan D. Smith, A Fairfield av
 enue, Bridgeport, opposite Polls thaatqr
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

Ezra Patch of Sandy Hook is having his barn thoroughly repaired. B. G. Lake and Charles McBath are doing the work
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

Howard Light of Hunting town has had telephone placed in his home.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

Miss Emma Goodsell of Hopewell has spent few days in New Haven with friends
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03
GETTING HIS MONEYS WORTH.

A FEW FACTS OFFERED FOR THE CON-
 sIDERATION OF THE MAN WHO BUYS 2 CLOTHES.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

Thomas Bartholomew Fennell has
 taken position with Samuel Goldberg on BOtsfOrd Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

ranked as display ing creative and con- Structive faculties of distinctly high order, and as introducing an entirely new note into modern photography. It adds to the interest of pr HerZog's work to know that bis biography is only one of many demands-he is an electrical engineer and patent attor- ney: and inventor of many electrical devices, a member of many scientific and art societies, and trustee of the Munici pal Art society.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

Many housewife is wondering how she will pass through the coming sum- mer months with the stove she well knows will make the kitchen unbear- ably hot-to say nothing of the dirt, dust and ashes that will add to the discomfort.
 There is a way out of it ala way that not only lessens the work and keeps the kitchen cool, but that also reduces fuel expense. This conVen- fected by the New Perfection Wick Blue Flame oil cook stove, an oil stove so superior to other makes that it is fast replacing the coal and wood range, the old-faShioned oil stove, and in many cases the gas stove.
 Anyone who has had to walt lO or 15 minutes for the fire to get started will appreciate the New Perfectlon, which gives strong working flame at moment of lighting. "Blue Flame" means the hottest and cleanest flame produced by any stove. The flame is always under immediate control and can be raised or lowered instantly. The convenience of this will be unders tood when it is considered that while the flame of one burner is boiling the ket- tie or roasting a large joint, that of another can be reduced to Simmer1ng point-in this way enabling the house. wife to cook variety of dishes at one time.
 Then the comfort of it. While the flame of the New Perfection is intense ly hot, yet the heat is not thrown off into the kitchen because it is concen- trated by blue-enameled chimneyS.
 On washing and ironing days the comfort and convenience of the New Perfection will be greatly appreciated. It gives best results in the least time, and does away with all coal and wood carrying and the many other disagree able jobs that have to be done with other stoves. The New Perfection is made in three sizes, with one, two. and three burners, and is warranted to give full satisfaction.
 Another home comfort is the Rayo lamp, which produces a light of un- usual brightness, yet soft and mellow "a light that will not hurt the eyes. The Rayo lamp can be used in any | room, whether it be library, dining room, parlor or bedroom. It is highly ornamental, being made of brass | throughout and beautifully nickeled Every lamp is warranted and makes a valuable and handsome addition to any home.
 The New Perfection Wick Blue
 Flame oil cook stove and the RayC | lamp are two real essentials to home comfort. Their easy operation, abso l lute safety and handsome appearance | commend them wherever stoves anc | lamps are used.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03

Attorney A. P. Hayes spent Satur- day night at F. P. Hayes.
 Howard Wright of Thomaston was in town on Sunday.
 Work on the new wall north of the extension Cn the cemetery in the Gen. ter is completed. It has been heavy job. The wall is six feet wide at the bottom and about five feet high and 12 rods long, and Alvord & Benton Of Morris have laid the wall in fine shape. J. D. Dayton, the chairman of the committee having charge of the work, has been untiling in his superintend- ency of the work. Mrs N. l.. Bloss is spending few days in Watertown and Waterbury. Dea Theodore and Miss Alice E
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03
HOT WEATHER AHEAD.

HOW TO KEEP THE KITCHEN COOL AND
 COMFORTABLE IN MIDSUMMER.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03
LITCHFIELD COUNTY.
BETHLEHEMs
HORSE TIE MS.

J. w. Smith, z. P. Terrill and N. w. Flower are each out with new pair of horses.
 N. W. Flower recently sold pair of horses to The Valentine Bohl O. in Waterbury.
 While Richard Magee was in Water bury, last Thursday, his horse was talk en sick and he had to stay over night with it. It seemed better in the morning, Friday, and he started for home, but the horse died on the road before he was out of Waterbury. It was young horse that he had raised and he valued it highly.
 A SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT.
 The play, entitled Sunset" that was given in the Town hall, April 26, for the benefit of the Congregational church organ fund, was quite suc- cess. Much credit is due to the young people who worked so faithfully to make it a success. Those who partici- pated were Miss Alice Hardy, Misses Phebe and Emma Smith, Jesse Smith, Jr., Harold Thompson and Fred Ark and.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-03
A SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT.
CHRIST CHURCH MATTERS.

At a special meeting of Christ church parish, held Saturday at s p. m., the resignation of J. Wootten and A. E. Johnson was accepted and James w. Flynn and William $. Blakeman were elected to fill the vacancies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-02
QUICK DEATH OF YOUNG WIFE Mrs. Spiro Took Alum
 by Mistake. MARRIED A FEW MONTHS Birmingham Husband Thought He
 Had Salts. Physicians Who Hurried to Home Ar rived Too Late to Save
 Life Of Popular
 Woman.
LITTLE WORK FIRST DAY MARRIED A FEE

Birmingham. Dec. 1-(SpeciaD--Mr Joseph Spiro. the young wife of Joseph Spiro, who is in business with his uncle, died suddenly this morning from & deadly drug given to her through mistake by her husband.
 MT. and Mrs. Spiro went to the depot early this morning to see a relative leave for Knoxville. Tenn. On return ing home on Seventh avenue. Mrs. Spiro said she was not feeling well and asked her husband to give her some salts. A sister of Mir. Spiro gave him the salts and he began stirring 1t in water. He noticed that 1t did not mix as usual and make remark about 1t. The minute after the wife had taken the medicine she complained that salts had not been given her and began screaming. It was then discovered that the medicine had come from a package of alum.
 Doctors were hastily sent for but the young wife was dead before any medf- cal attention could be secured. \ MT. and Mrs. Spiro were married only few months ago. She was under twenty years old and had many friends. She was the daughter of MT. and Mrs. s. Spiro.
 The physicians decided that death was caused by an overdose of alum which was mistaken for salts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-02
A FIRE IN HOUSTON
LOSS TO BUSINESS PROPERTY Es
 e750,0OO.
Fine Theatre and Several Stores In the Burned District - Records of United states Court
 Destroyed

Houston. Tex, Dec 1--Fire tonight destroyed business property in the heart of Houston to the value of S750.- 900. breaking out in the rear of the Frank Dunn Jewelry Store and Pawn Shop.
 The flames spread in all directions through the block and 1t was not un- til ? o'clock Monday morning that the confiagration was under control. The losers are: Houston Theatre of the Greenwall circuit. building. $12O,0OO: offices, furniture. S100.Q00; Mrs. Miller's building corner Fannin and Congress Streets. $25 900; Frank Dunn's Jewelry Store and Pawn Shop, building and contents. Slf7 ,000; s. l.. Sans dry goods store. (bankrupD, s70,0o0. build ing and stock: j. F. Sweeney Jewelry Companv, $30.000 to building and stock ]. N. Taub and Son, wholesale cigar house. ssO.O00; John Milier'R saloon bicidfnE, corner Fannin and Congress Streets. $15.5OO: Levy Brothers. dry goods. $10000 damage to stock and building; Sellers building, $20000; Nor ris Brothers clothing store. damage to building and stock. $20.000.
 The destruction of offices on the up- per floors ot the buildings burned will make a total loss In excess of $750 ,000 The Federal Court offices were located in the theatre building and all records ana fixtures are a total loss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-02
DEATH IN AN AUTO
CAPTAIN BENT IS KILLED INSTANT
 IX.
Four others Seriously Injured When The Machine Turned s0mer- sauit--Nephew of Senator
 Stephenson in Party.

Detroit, Mich. Dec, IA Free Press special from Escanaba, Mich. says:
 Captain Frank F. Bent of Company I. goth wisconsin National Guard, was instantly killed in an automobile ac- cident near here last night and four others were Injured.
 Summer K. Prescott, vice president and general manager of the Prescott Iron Works, was internally injured and it is feared he may die.
 Isaac Stephenson. Jr.. nephew of United States Senator Stephenson, had an arm broken and Joseph Duxbury suffered fractures of his collar bone and one arm. Albert Holquist was badly bruised.
 All the members of the party belong at Marinette and were on their way about midnight from Gladstone to Escanaba. On a steep incline they lost control of the machine and 1t struck a sharp turn at the foot of tho hill, running at a terrific speed. The front wheels snapped off and the car shot forward fifty feet through the air, turning upside down in its flight and pinning to the ground all but Holquist when 1t lit Captain Bent's neck was broken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-02
OFF TO THE PACIFIC
SECOND FLOTILLA FLEET SAILS
 FROM NORFOLK.
Torpedo Boat Destroyers Precede Bnt- tIeship Squadron of Admiral Evans San Juan WilI Be The First
 SfOD.

Norfolk, Dec, 1.-The second flotilla of United State torpedo boat destroyers which is to precede the powerful bat tleship squadron soon to said for the Pacific under the command of Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans. began it's long voyage of 15.o00 miles at 2:4o o'clock this afternoon.
 The six little vessels composing the flotilla sailed from the Norfolk navy yard for Hampton Roads where the remainder of the day was spent in com pass adjustment work.
 Weather permitting. Lieutenant Hutchinson L. Cone. the flotilla com mander. will at 8 a. m., tomorrow, from the flagship Whipple, give the signal for the start and the flotilla will pass out of the Virginia capes. headed for San Juan. P. R., where the first stop will be made.
 Owing to unavoidable delay in get ting her ready, the big supply and re- frigerator ship Arethusa. which is to convoy the flotilla to the Pacifie will not sail until December 9. The Are thusa will join the flotilla at Trinidad between December 15 and %. From Trinidad the Arethusa will accompany the flotilla on the voyage until San Francisco is reached. The Arethusa will be the paymasters ship and carry all the money.
 The flotilla will be met by the Evans battleship squadron at Rio de Janeiro. between January IS and 20.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-02
TAFT IS IN MOSCOW
GREAT HONORs FOR THE AMER
 ICAN SECRETARY.
Ne Visits the Ancient kremIin and Views the Crown Jewels-- American Colony Gives
 Banauet.

Moscow, Dec. l.-Secretary Taft de- voted Sunday to the ancient Krcmlin. the historical centre of Russia, all the palaces and churches of which were opened for his inspection by the spe- cial order of Lieutenant General Gu erschlemann, Governor of Moscow.
 After the round of official visits had been paid this morning the Governor General assigned his personal aide to conduct the American Secretary of War and his party through the fort ress. Secretary Taft was greatly in- terested in the crown jewels the arr nor and relics of the former rulers of Russia, particularly those which had belonged to Peter the Great. . Mrs. Taft sat In the State equipage. which had been presented to the royal family by Queen Elizabeth of Egg land, and in the travelling sleigh of Catharine the Great.
 Secretary Taft had a conversation through an interpreter with veteran soldier, a member of the Palace Gran adiers. who bore stripes and medals denoting forty eight years service.
 This evening the Secretary and his party attended a banquet given in his honor by the American colony. Pres ident Roosevelt and Emperor Eicho- las were toasted.
 Tomorrow there will be an official dinner fin his honor and special ballet at the opera In the evening. Secretary Taft will leave In the evening for St. Petersburg.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-02
FOOTBALL VICTIM
YOUNG WILLIAM NoRWOOD sUC-
 CUMBs TO INJURIES.
Was Hurt In Game Ten Days Ago in Which His Spinal CoIdmn Was Broken--Whole Body
 Pmralyzed.

Anniston. Dec. l--(SpeciaL) William Norwood of this city. who was injured in a football game between the Ala bama Presbyterian College and the Seventh District College ten days ago, died here this morning at 10 o'clock. Young Norwood's spine was broken between the sixth and seventh verte- brae and since the accident he has been paralyzed.
 The death of the young man, who was universally popular and admired here, has cast gloom over the com munity. He was manager and quarter back on the Presbyterian College team and it was while returning a punt that he was tackled in the open field and thrown violently to the ground. The tackler's head struck him in the small of the back. infiicting such a violent blow that the spinal cord was severed. Young Norwood was brought home Thursday and has been in an uncon- scious condition ever since. The acci- dent occurred at Albertville. The fu- neral arrangements have not been com- pleted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-02
THE WEATHER. Washington, Dec., 1-For Alaba 4- Partly cloudy and warmer Mondays Tuesday fair, lighf variable winds.

yet will always meet the largest de- mards of trade and commerce.
 "The entire banking resources of the world aggregate about @37.000.0 900. Of this $21.000. .000.0 .000 is employed in foreign countries and 3ts.ooo. 100000 in the United States. Of the $21,00o.000.- 900 employed abroad 25 per cent con sists of credit bank notes or cashiers checks or current credits, while with our enormous banking resources. which exceeds three -sevenths of the entire banking resources of the world. we have not a single dollar of such current credits. except the clearing house cer- tifcates and cashiers checks now in