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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-10
Blow ONT tha Gas

b. Huston, 80, and +. Kruse, 80, Of
Auburn Junction, Ind. were found dead
in bed in the Riverside hotel in Fort
Wayne. They had come to Fort Wayne
FOR a good time and upon retiring blew
out the gas. Kruse was a bachelor. Hug
ton wa . WidowGE.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-10
Former Mayor Is Bankrup.

Josiah Quincy, former Mayor of Bos-
ton and long a leader in politics and
business, has been forced into bankruptcy
by misplaced confidence in his friends,
his liabilities being about $4,000
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-10
Japan Buvs Much cordite.

The japanese government has bought
large quantities of cordite in London.
The supplies are being shipped to Japan
as rapidly as the manufacturers can de-
liver it. Japan is replenishing its reserve
of explosives, which was exhausted by
the war.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-10

A pension system affecting more than
10000 men will be put into effect by
the Santa Fe Railroad Company. The
minimum pension payment provided for
is $50 a month. The maximum is SO.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-10
Woman Heigns Death.

Giving no signs of the agony caused by
two bullets which her husband fired into
her head, Mrs. John j. O'Rourke of Nor
ris Park, l.. l., feigned death until her
spouse, thinking himself a murderer, kill
ed himself.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-10

Fire destroyed two threeatory tene-
men at Menominee, Mich. badly
burned several tenants and many per-
ons were rescued without a stitch Of
clothing. Loss 100000.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-10
Free Passes for Legislators.

Passes nave been issued by the Great
Northern and Northern Pacific railroads
to members of the Legislature and others
in North Dakota, and the issuance seems
effectually to eyade the federal Law.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-10

Henry White. colored, was found
guilty at Lebanon. Ohio, Of numbering
Marshal George Pasore, of Franklin,
October 80, and sentenced to be cleo
trocuted on May 20.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-10
New President for Pennsvlvania.

James McCrea of Pittsburg, first vice
president Of the Pennsylvania lines west
of Pittsburg, was elected president of
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company by
the directors of the latter corporation, to
succeed the late A. j. Cassatt.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-10

The interior of the city hall at New
Bedford, Mass, erected in 1889, was
burned. The city records were saved.
'rbe loss is estimated at $4,000.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-10
yeaoi.c Buns Railroad Yards.

For six hours a maniac ran the switch
yards at Cavanaugh, Ind, a junction
point near Hammond, where the Lake
Shore and Elgin. Joliet and Eastern
tracks cross, but finally was subdued by
a train load of deputy sheriffs.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-10

Eleven stores and the Masonic Hall
at Sharon, Ca, were destroyed by fire.
The loss was $4,000, partially covered
by insurance.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-10
WORK OF



The Senate devoted its two and a half
hours session Thursday TO the further
discussion of President Roosevelt's order
dismissing the negro troops of the Twen-
ty-fifth infantry for shooting up"
Brownsville, Texas. Senator Culberson
of that State defended the order, closing
with an imprisoned statement of the po-
sition of the South on the negro ques-
ton. Senator Foraker replied briefly.
urging speedy action on his resolution
for an investigation. Senator Lodge pro-
posed an amendment admitting the Presi-
dents authority as commander in chief of
the army to take the action he did. On
motion OF Senator Hale the resolution
was given the right of way the following
Monday. Adjournment to Monday was
taken. Immediately after the approval of
the journal in the House the credentials
of w. 4. Englebright of the First Cali
fornia district TO fill a vacancy caused by
the resignation of James Norris Gillett.
and Charles G.. Washburn of the Third
Massachusetts District. vice lockwood
Hoar. deceased, were read, and these two
gentlemen proceeded to the bar, where
the Speaker administered the oath. No
quorum being present and no committees
being ready to report, adjournment was
then taken until Friday, after a fifteen
minutes session.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-10

The Senate was not in session Friday.
The omnibus" claims bill. so called, car
rying appropriations for claims under the
Bowman and Tucker acts, and miscellane-
Gus claims on which favorable reports
nave been made by the war claims COM
mittee, was before the House, and for
nearly five hours the merits of the meas
ure were exploited. Speaker Cannon an
nounced the appointment of Engelbright
of California to a place on the committee
on mines and mining. vice Williamson
of Oregon, removed. The Speaker based
action IN the ground that Williamson had
failed to attend a single session of the
Fifty-ninth Congress. He has been con-
victed of participation in land frauds in
Oregon.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-10
MANY RADICAL MESSAGES.

Governors Urge a Vigorous War on
Trusts and Graft.
-Four remarkable messages sent to
Legislatures by the Governors of West
ern States announced the beginning of
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

How would you like to get @2O suit or overcoat for S1O? You can do it just now If you are quick, as there are some in the clearance sale at Davis & Savard's. There are some that sold at SIS and S15 that are cut to s1O. All the fur and sheep coats, ulsters, reefers, and corduroy coats are going very cheap. Buckskin gloves that were s1 now 56c; soc gloves now 39c; 25c gloves now 19c. Broken lot of neckwear that were soc now 25c. Everything is good, clean stuff, good for this seeason or next. We need the room; you can save money at our corner. Davis & Savard, Main street and Fairfield avenue, Bridgeport.
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NICHOLS.
SOCIAL EVENTS.

Miss Ruth Reed was given pleas ant surprise at her home, last week Monday evening, by about 30 of her friends. The party met at the home of MT and Mrs O. G. Curtis and then went to Miss Reeds home giving her a complete surprise. Games and social chat filled out very enjoyable even- ing, after which Q fine supper was served.
 A sleighing party from the First Methodist church of Bridgeport en- joyed a sleigh ride to this place and were very pleasantly entertained by the Christian Endeavor society at the parlors Of the church.
 MT and Mrs P. Owen, who are living in E. s. Fairchild & Sons tenement house at the cross roads, have rented the south half of John B. Nichols tenement house and soon will move there.
 Mrs William B. Nichols has been
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
SHERMAN
LOCAL JOTrINas.

LOCAL JOTrINGs.
 Not long since MT and Mrs ". K. Stone of Kent visited 8 cousin in town and they tried to imagine that time had rolled backward in it's flight, as they, like young folks, spent the even- ing and went home by moonlight.
 The Kings Daughters circle meets with Mrs Irwin Atchinson on Satur- day afternoon.
 Miss Godfrey of Brooklyn and Miss Bangs of Dover are visiting at Nj. G. Leachs. Miss Godfrey attended church with MT Leach, last Sunday.
 J. H. Duncan and w. B. Hunger ford went to Mabbettsville, last Frl- day, to be present at the funeral serv- ices on Saturday of Mrs Linus w. Hungerford. The interment was in the South Dover cemetery. Mrs Hun gerford was the daughter of Royal and Jane Treat and was 59 years of age. For several years she had lived 8 very retired life. Her last sickness, which was pneumonia, was of short duration. She leaves, beside her husband, one daughter, Mrs James P. Herrick, of Milford, and one -Rrandchild, Edward Linus Herrick.
 Miss Cromwell resumed her duties as teacher in the First district, this week, after an enforced absence of two weeks.
 The board of relief completed their duties, last week. D. B. Mallory, who has been con- fined to the house for some time, is now able to walk as far as w. B. Flaw ley's store.
 D. b. Gray has had a telephone placed in his house. LII. Judd has commenced distribu- ting samples of his wall papers. Rev MT Heartfeld of Brewster was at G. W. Durgys on business. the first of the week.
 Mrs Annie Duncan was able to ride down to see her brother, Martin, for the first time, last Sunday. There seems to be no improvement in heI brother.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

FOR THE USE OF FIRE HYDRANTs.
 At an adjourned meeting of the Newtown borough, Monday night, Dr Gale reported for the committee on hydrants, that they recommended the borough pay the Water Go. rent al of $50 month for the use of the hydrants within the borough limits, and that the Water Co. test the hy- drants at least once month. It was voted to buy a hose cart for the hose just purchased. Six hundred feet of hose has been purchased of the Fabric Fire Hose Go. MT Cole donated 8 reel, which was carried to the local engine house, last week, by Patrick Cannon. It may not be generally known, but there is now in the hose house by the Town hall fire apparatus in good con- dition worth about $25OO. An adjourn ment was taken to March 5. Warden Charles H. Northrop presided at the meeting,
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of paying bills and attending to othel town bu,ineSc.
THE LARGEST DAM IN THE COUN-
 TRY.
WRITTEN BY JOHN 0. LEAvY, A NEW.
 TOWN BOY.

Croton dam backs water 15 miles and supplies New York City at the present time with all it's water. The construction of this wonderful noun tain of masonry carried on so success fully by. James Coleman, lately de- ceased, his brother, Benjamin Cole man, and s. J. Brenchand, was begun
 September 20, 1892, under the admin 1stratiOn of Hugh J. Grant and con- pleted under the present mayor. George B. Mo Clellan. Of the 15OO men employed, 125 were masons, 1900 blocks of solid granite in the Peek skill quarry, which were transported to the dam on temporary railway built for that purpose. The abut- ments are started on solid rock, 15O feet below the surface. Height above The top which is used as public highway, is 25 feet, besides 10 feet of coping, which is of beautifully carved granite. The length of dam to spill
 way is 14O0 feet. The length of spill way covered by steel constructed runs over the spiliway 1t will be 196 feet deep. At the present time it is 153 feet. In the middle of the dam is small tunnel eight feet in dia meter, connected from the road bed by drains to carry off all sewerage. At bottom of dam five 48-inch pipes controlled at top of dam by screw jacks to draw water from lake if the water should become unfit for use. Of the 5000, GOO cubic yards of masonry, every stone is solid granite. Some of the blocks are estimated to cost S2OO. Although the dam is situated in very unsettled section of Westchester and Putnam counties, New York, visitors come from all sections of the country to see the dam that took 14 years to build and cost S7, ,5OO, ,OOO. The aqueduct, four miles above the dam where the water passes through on its under ground passage to New York City, the changing of the roadway, the buy ing of all property which the rising of the lake would submerge, the con- of eight steel bridges and the building of six dams to feed Croton lake cost approximately S1OO, ,0OO, 900. John c. Leavy.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

It's a pleasure to tell our readers about Cough Cure like pr Shoop's- For years pr Shoop has fought against the use of Opium, Chloroform, or oth- CT unsafe ingredients commonly found in Cough remedies. Dr Shoop, it seems, has welcomed the Pure Food and Drug Law recently enacted, for he has worked along similar lines many years For nearly 20 years Dr Shoop's Cough Cure containers have had a warning printed on them against Opium and other narcotic poisons- He to protect their children by simply in- sisting on having pr Shops Cough Cure. Sold and recommended by R. H. Beers & O., Newtown; B. Hawley & O., Steppey; P. J. Garvin, Bethel; S. J. Parks, Trumbull.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

If you are Oonstipated, dull. or bil- ious, or have . salloW lifeless compiler ion, try Lax-ets just once to see what they will do for you LAx-ets arc ht- tie toothsome Candy tsblets-ntoe to eat, nice in effect No gripinQ, DO pain Just ar gentle lAxAHve effect that is pIeasinFH desirAhle Hanoy for the vest pocket or pure LAx-e0 meet every desire. LAx-eN come 10 you in beautiful nthoQrAphsd metal boxes at cents and 25 oenN- Sold by R. H. Beers & O., Newtown; R. Hawley & O., Stepney; F. J. GArvtn. Bethel; S. J. Parks, Trumbuil.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

Group can positively be stopped in % minutes No vomiting-nothine to sicken or distress your child. A sweet pleasant, and safe Syrun called pr and does 1t quickly. Dr Sbooph Group Cure is for Group alone, reDem- Der. It does not claim to cure . oosen ailments. It's for croup, that's all R. RI. Beers 6 O., Newtown; B. Aaw- ley & O., StepOey; F. ?. Garvtn. Bethel; S. J-PArn Trumoull
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

A horse belonging to William Sheri- dan of Bethel collapsed, late Saturday night, in front of the residence of Arthur J. Smith. As the horse was helpless he was dispatched by Deputy Sheriff Johnson,a a Humane officer, who was summoned to the scene. The horse was removed the next morning by A. L.. Peck, Jr.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

The March number of The Century is to be Garden Number with an ac- count of ''Worktngmen's Gardens in France" by William R. Holman, word and pen pictures "Of Persian Gar dens' by Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue, description and photographs by Miss Zatda Ben usuf of the exquisite ar rangement of flowers common in Ja- pan, and memories from 8 recent So-
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

Mothers who give their children Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup in- vartably indorSe it. Children like 1t because the taste is so pleasant. Con- tatns Honey and Tar. It is the Orig inal Laxative Cough Syrup and is un- rtvaled for the relief of croup. Drives the cold out through the bowels. Con- forms to the National Pure Food and Drug Law. Sold bv all druggists.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

The Literary Circle will have a Washington evening, on the night of Washington's birthday, Friday, the 22d, at the residence of Miss s. J. Scudder. A program, varied and of deep interest, has been prepared by Rev Otis w. Barker.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

A social party from Mile Hill en- joyed a sleigh ride, last Friday even ing, to Taunton, where they spent a very enjoyable evening with MT and Mrs Alonzo Gree. l.. o. Nicholson took the party with his team.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

MT and Mrs Frederick F. Andrews of Taunton are convalescing after an attack of the grip. pr F. J. Gale at tended them
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

journ among them of the charming gardens at Charleston by Frances Dun- can. The verse and fiction of the
 number will help to carry out the garden spirit.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

Deputy Sheriff Arthur Plumb of Trumbull was the guest, Saturday, of Sheriff c. B. Johnson. They put in their time fishing after pickerel at Johnson's pond and caught a hand some mess.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

W. Walter Finch, a capable and es- teemed clerk at R. Fl. Beers & Go. B, was in Bridgeport, Monday, to consult Dr Smythe for an ear difficulty.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

P. Smith, Leroy Barnum, Mrs Barnum and the Misses Barnum were among
 the Newtown people who attended the services in honor of the re-opening of the remodeled auditorium of the Con- gregational church at Bethel, Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

The Ridge Inn at Bedding Ridge will furnish hot supper to sleigh ing parties at short notice. Tele- phone number 577-3, Danbury division.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

Charles L.. Briscoe of Taunton has been prostrated with 8 grip cold, at tended by Dr F. J. Gale.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

and the projectors figure that they will have a steady supply of water without regard to rains or droughts. They may find it little difficult to run the mill when the cold weather freezes even the ocean, but probably they will find some plan to counteract this difficulty.
 The There are said to be
 Famine 15,ooo, GOO starving peo-
 In China. pie in China. One dollar, it is said, will save human life and will go as far in China as s1O here. The famine came about because of the heavy rains in June, July, August and part of September. A district of 40, GOO square miles and supporting 2 population of Is, ,OOO, GOO people was flooded so that no crops could be gath cred. As result famine is raging in that country, claiming countless vic- tims. The American National Red Cross society, with Secretary Taft as president, has taken up the task of re- lieving this starvation. E. H. Harri- man has put at the disposal of the Red Cross society the steamship lines that run from San Francisco and Portland to Shanghai and Hongkong and vii carry all supplies free of charge. It seems to be good time for our coun- try to show to the Chinese our Chris tian spirit by helping them in their need. Our exclusion acts have made China feel unkindly toward us, but this is the time to display our brother ly spirit. One of the mandarins in China said to missionary when talk ing about the starving: 'sLet them die. We have too many of such crea- lures in China.' But Christianity does not look at it in that way. We are to save if we can. "Even the least of these, our brethren.'
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

Mrs Emily Hirst, who has been quite Ill with pneumonia at the home of MT and Mrs George R. Wilson in Taunton, is now gaining slowly. Dr F. J. Gale is attending her.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

Judge w. J. Beecher was confined to his residence from Thursday till Mon- day, suffering from bilious attack.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

J. B. Fairchild cut down a large ma pie tree near his house, the other day, which measured A inches through at the butt.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

Miss Sadie Smith of Waterbury passed Sunday with her grandmother Mrs Sarah H. Smith, in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

F. A. Young has been on the sick list, under the care of Dr A. l.. Schuy- Ter.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22
The OUTLOOK.

The Those who are making
 Kingston a study of the earth Earthquake. quakes are telling us that there is a manifest shrinking in the earth s crust that is very percepti- ble. According to these observers it was only about year and g half ago that an earthqu uake in Calabria, Italy, destroyed IS villages and caused the loss of thousands of lives. Then there was an earthquake in Ecuador and four islands in the sea sank out of sight. After that there was an earth quake in the island of Formosa which destroyed thousands of lives The next great seismic convulsion was at San Francisco and at Valparaiso, which almost wiped out those cities. One of the New York papers has said that "the last year and a half will probably go down to history as one of the most disastrous periods for earth quake activity in the records of the human race" The cause of the earth quakes is said to be the internal fires of the earth that burn up the support ip, fro no Of tho no rfr, z1biob, ro+ l,e ing able to support itself, buckles together or falls in. Then there was an earthquake in 1872 in the Mississip- pi valley. The sinking of the earth was so pronounced that the river itself flowed backward. In other countries lakes and ponds have been formed by the sinking of the earth. It is a strange phenomenon and may presage greater Instructions.
 The The old scheme for British Channel uniting England and
 Tunnel. France by tunnel under the sea is again receiving con- siderable attention from various sources and it seems possible that some day 1t may be built. It is 26 miles that they will have to dig under the English channel and the prelimt- the tunnel would have to be dug through chalk subsoil that is impervi- ous to water. After the experiences with subways in London and New York such task does not seem as im- possible as it would have done few years ago. Our subway in New York the travel between England and the Continent ought to be such that a tunnel under the channel would be a blessing to travellers. The English Channel is proverbially seasick place and the travelling public would be glad to avoid it. The big bugbear in the way, of the construction of the tunnel is "What would happen in case of war?" Englishmen see in the tunnel good opportunity for the enemy easi- ly to enter the sea-girt island. But what would it amount to if they did try to. One big gun commanding the entrance could mow down all intruders ten times as fast as they could get through it. It is much better to look at the future as a time of peace rather than as time of war. If the nations would cultivate one another's compa- ny more there would be less danger o1 any war.
 
 A New A new motive pow
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

Edward w. Troy passed Friday in Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

Harry c. Oakley of GoldtieId, Nev., has been the guest of his mother, Mrs T. w. Barnum, in the Street.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

Frank Wright has purchased of the Sonmenberg Piano Go. of Bridgeport a Sterling player piano.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

Merch ant s. Ernest Sanford attend ed the funeral of William E. Duncomb in Bedding, Friday.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

o. w. Garfield of Botsford passed Monday in New Milford.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

Dr Edwards M. Smith of Bridgeport, whose friends are legion locally, was in town, Friday.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

Miss Hattie Northrop was a guest, a few days last week, of Miss Nellie Northrop and Mrs s. E. Schermerhorn in NewtOWn Street
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

Try can of those Meadow Brook peas and Buttercup corn; absolutely pure. Morris, the grocer, has them.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

Arthur Moore of Bridgeport was a guest, Sunday, of his parents, MT and Mrs A. o. Moore, in Taunton
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

Miss Ella Fair child of Taunton wal i'll, last week, with throat trouble.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

William O. Shepard of Naugatuck passed Sunday with his mother, Mrs Newton Shepard.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

Rev Charles H. Smith of Barre, Mass, has been quite seriously i'll with the grip.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

When in Waterbury trad Ing you can get a tOothsome dinner at small price at Callendar's Half Dime Lunch on South Main street
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

Get package of Presto flour, the quick-as-a-wink flour, and no yeast re- quired. Fine for making biscuit. Morris, the Broadway grocer, keeps 1t.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

Miss Fannie M. Andrews has been the victim of an attack of tonsilitis.
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|. iinoniine
Cures Bronchitis.

Of all the coughs that af1ict mankind bronchitis is probably the most stubborn, the hardest for a medicine to reach. Limo nine relieves the membranes of the throat of swellings and opens the pores so that the healthy mucus can come to the surface, and normal conditions are restored. No other medi- cine makes such thorough cures of coughs as does Linonine.
 All druggists-25c, soc, s1.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

Morris, the grocer, has so me hand made axe helves for sale. None better.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

The selectmen and town treasurer have their monthly meeting, Saturday, from a. m. to p. m., for the purpose
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

Miss Carrie Skidmore has been in. disposed with 8 severe cold.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-22

spending several days with her daugh
 ter, Mrs Ernest E. Nettleton, in Mil-