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The Washington bee., 1907-01-12
HON. ARTHUR HILL.

There IS a man in the Senatorial
contest in the State of Michigan bv
the name of Arthur Hill. Mr. Hill
halls from Saginaw, and the people of
that State want him to succeed the
Hon. R. a. Alger, whose term as Sen
ator expires March of this year.
Mr.. Hill IS one of the leading busi-
ness men in the State and employs
hundreds of people He is popular be-
cause he is a friend of the poor There
IS another fine trait about Mr.. Hill
ne knows no person by the color of
his skin.
In one of his most celebrated speeches
delivered at Big Rapids. Mich. he ad-
vocated the election of United States
Senators by direct vote of the people.
He IS popular among the working
classes because his reputation IS that
of square deal" in deed and in fact.
He believes in equality of citizenship
to all American citizens, and if the
Legislature of Michigan elects him as
the successor of General Alger he will
be worthy representative of the State
of Michigan.
There is nothing narrow about Mr..
Hill. He is broad-minded and liberal.
If the Legislature is left to itself.with-
out the dictation of party bosses and
corrupt influences, Mr.. Hill will be the
next Senator from Michigan. The Bee
feels confident that his election would
meet the approval of all classes of vot-
ers, and more especially the laboring
element who look upon Mr.. Hill as
their benefactor When others have
turned their backs against the pour
and laboring classes, Mr. Hill has been
one man who has come forward and
offered aid and support. The senti-
ment for Mr.. Hill is strong, and it is
hoped that The Bee in a future issue
will be able to announce the election
of Hon. Arthur Hill of Saginaw.
The Washington bee., 1907-01-12
RECEIVED HIS PASSPORT.
DR.. lanes T. Sheppard Of Durham

~ james L. OliSppdIu VI DulIdlilJ
n. c, arrived in the city Tuesday
morning and vent directly to the
State Department and received his
passport DR.. Sheppard will repre-
sent the International Sunday school
association at Rome, Italy. He will
visit the holy lands before his return
to this country, which will be in June
of this year. He will sail about Feb
ruary. While abroad he will send sew
eral articles to some of the leading
papers in New York, with whom he
has made special arrangements. His
articles will be on the moral and po-
litical status of the Negro.
The Washington bee., 1907-01-12

you were there, what chance has a
colored Republican now?
By the time you receive this letter
you will have succeeded Mr.. Shaw. in
whom the country has the most i'm
plicit confidence, and should you be
confirmed and take the office, remem-
Der,
Yours respectfully,
The Editor.
The Washington bee., 1907-01-12
AMONG THE ODD FELLOWS

Grand Master-elect w. L. Houston
has been suffering several days from
injury of his left eye.
The grand officers who were elected
at the Thirteenth B. NJ. c, held at the
city Of Richmond, Wa, October last
will be formally installed at the head
quarters of the D. c. of NJ, in Phila-
delphia, Monday next, January "A.
M. V. P. Joshua E. Wilmington. of
Green Mountain Lodge, No. I437, has
entirely recovered from his recent i'll
ness.
At the last regular meeting of Ris-
ing Sun Lodge. No. I35, the follow
ing annual officers were reelected: ?.
S, George F. Collins; Treasurer, NJ. V.
P. ]. Howard Chaplain, p. N. F.
L, D. Best; Advocate, P. n. F. w.
H. johnson; Delegate to o. II. Asso-
citation, NJ. V. P. w. c. Martin; Ex-
amining Physician, P. n. F. Dr. J. W.
Dowling.
P. n F. Robert Holiday, OF Po-
tomac Union Lodge, No. So2, is con-
fined to his bed by reason of illness.
Cards of admission to the grand ban
quet to be rendered Grand Master w,
L. Houston, January 2I, instant, are
being called for daily now by those
who propose attending. The occasion
will be unprecedented in the history of
the order in America in point of the
large number of the grand officers and
distinguished Odd Fellows and other
citizens who will be present.
Among the chief executive officers
of other fraternal and business organ
izations to whom invitations have been
extended are Mrs. Maggie Walker, of
the Independent Order of St. Luke;
John Mitchells, Jr, President of the
Penny Savings Bank, Richmond, Va;
Carter Purdy, G. H. P A. o. K. OF J.
w. H. Grimshaw, NJ. w. G. NJ. F. A.
A. M; Capt. o. J. Oliver, NJ. w G.
Chief |. o. G. Samaritans; DR.. w. E.
Atkins, Grand Exalted Ruler l. B.
P. o. Elks.
NJ. " P. J. c. Asbury, editor of the
Odd Fellows Journal, has signifed his
purpose to attend the banquet. That
the banquet will be attended by large
number of ladies is evidenced by the
fact that most applicants for cards of
admission are getting two instead of
one.
Cards OF admission should be OBJ
tanned not later than the 18TH instant,
and before that time i'm possible, as
only limited number Of persons can
be seated in the main auditorium of
the hall
| A young and gallant member of Ris-
ing Sun Lodge, No. 1905, handed Sec
retary Coleman a brand-new ~" on
Wednesday evening last, and secured
four plates. The presence Of from one
to three handsomely gowned ladies IS
thereby assured.
A prominent member of Patriarchie
No. IS said at the hall Monday eve
ming last that ladies at a banquet were,
TO him, most pleasing social innoya-
ton, and that he did not intend to let
this occasion pass to "see a brilliant
| scene which he had never seen before"
The Washington bee., 1907-01-12

that Mr.. Pittman was in the contest
and if he did he favored a young man
from his own school and not Mr..
Pittman, Mr.. Pittnian has always
been grateful to Mr. Washington and
the Tuskegee Institute. The Bee IS
in a position to know that Mr.. Pitt
man had no support outside of Chief
Griffin and perhaps one or two letters
from friends, not Mr.. Washington
or any one connected with TuSkegee
Institute. While no one has attempt
ed to detract any of the merit from
the Landlord plans, the board OF di-
rectOrs of the Negro Exposition Com
pany stated that the Pittman plans
efforts in securing the services OF
two of the most enterprising men in
the colored race to plan and build
were preferable.
Mr.. Fenell of New York will erect
the Negro building. Mr.. Fenell IS
one of the brainiest colored men IN
the United States and his record as
a builder cannot be surpassed.
The Exposition Development Com
pany ought to be commended Tor Its
the the Negro Exposition building. The
Exposition will be a success and the
Negro inventors in the United States
will have upon exhibition the best
nroduceiOns known to inventors.
The Washington bee., 1907-01-12
SECOND BAPTIST LYCEUM.

There was quite a representative
audience present at the Second Bap-
tist Church Lyceum last Sunday af-
ternoon. The Lyceum celebrated the
emancipation of the Negro in the
United States. Prof. Jesse Lawson
presided and addresses were deliver
ed by Lieut.. R. E Toomy, Prof. Rich
ard T. Greener, Ex-Register ]. w.
Lyons and others. All of the ad-
dresses were interesting and instruc-
tive.
a remarkable operation has been
performed at Philadelphia by DR.. E.
LaPlace. Fifteen pieces OF splintered
bone were removed from the spine
of patient and silver plates inserted
in place.
The Washington bee., 1907-01-12

Jimmy Britt and Joe Cans will
6oI- to a finish at Tonopah, New,
March y. for a purse of $4,000.
CorDoral Knowles of the 18th in
fantry has been arrested for having
assaulted Capt. E. B. Macklin, Dec.
2Ist.
II there was ever a time that the
Negro should be united, that time IS
here But has he done the act!
The Washington bee., 1907-01-12
OPEN LETTER
SOME COLD FACTS.

SOME OOLD FAC1O D
TO Hon. George B. Cortelyou, Chair
man Of the National Republican Com
mittee-
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several of the leaders in the present movement
to keen alive the football spirit at Columbia
through the fraternities would not deny the
From what mas become public it is evident
that the students are In earnest and will not
give up until a team is actually formed. lt Ia
proposed TO call out candidates a day or so
before college opens and have them In
struoted in the rudiments OF the new game
Morley and several other former stars for the
Blue and White have been mentioned. for
this position 1t y the intention to adhere
eligibility and to make. the team ~ nearly
what a university team should be a. possible.
OF Columbia, IL will have to be called the
Pan-Hellenes or some such name.
In the near future a SSmIs ZEE WI pc S6S1
1908. As the men will All, be registered IN the
A. A. U. IL Is supposed that there will be no
the nearby Colleges. It Is realized that L
would be disastrous to attempt to play any
II h most importan nj dra wback to the scheme
raising the money which win be necessary TO
be permitted on south Field. and the nearest
available place where the team could train
would be American League Park It. would
be manigestly impossible for the fraGernities
at Columbia to raise enough money to hire a
coach, equip The team ald also pay for the
Atali events. there seems TO be every indlca-
ton that the students will willingly support
a whole afternoon to see a game played In
Jersey by their fellow students. II does not
seem likely that any team that would be
purely a Columbia team would die for want OF
Undergraduate support.
NlAll the fraternities in the present league.
namely, Delta Phi, Pal Epsilon, Phi Kappa
Psi, Sigma Chi, Beta Theta ~ and Delta Tau
Delta, are heartily in favor of cooperating
in the formation Of an all fraternity team
which would meet the tea ms Of other colleges.
II the movement Is put through and proves
successful. II In probable that football will be
officially restored at Columbia. A man who
il said TO know the policy of the university,
and even Of President Butler. In the football
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Canadian championships IN September q
he moved the worlds mark up to 40 feet ~
inches. where IL now stands.
1t was at Travers Island ON September
IA. the fall games OF the New York A.. g.,
hat Ross made the real havoc into the
established marks to the credit Of Gray.
Rose began with the eight pound shot.
which he sent 81 feet 7 inches. and this beat
the former mark Of 81 feet 8 inches. made
a year before by Martin Sheridan. He
sent the twelve pound IS feet iIK inches.
over Gray's IS feet 2 inches; the fourteen
pound he propelled 81 feet OK, against
Gray's 81 feet So inches. Il was a close
shave, but Rose took a decent fall out Of
feet * inches. an improvement OF 1 foot
twenty-one pound shot 20 feet sK inches,
Gray's being 20 feet ~ inches. The
t~wsnty-eight pound was a really emark
= feet 81 inches: Incidentally the big
Californian sent the twenty-kour pound
80 feet ~ inches the same day, but it fell
short by half an inch Of his own mark made
In 1905 at Madison Square Garden.
Marathon racing received a decided
Alp by the appearance Of Tom Longboat.
a Canadian Indian. After a few uninn[
portant canters around the Dominion
border he came along for the Boston
Marathon and pave a wonderful display
Of speed and stamina. The distance Is
about twenty-five miles and the redskin
stayed with the crowd for a while and then
ne left them and cut out the pace himself.
The further he went the faster became the
gait and the better did he move. Al the
entrance to the city there is a hill which has
always proved a poser for the
and no man previously is on record Of a
pace faster than q walk until he had left il
behind him. A crowd Of autos had gath
cred az the top TO see how Longboat would
take it. Along he came with q good swing
ing lope, and whether he knew the hill was
there or not nobody could tell. for ne tore
TO the top with the u~nwavering trot Of q
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team yesterday. The schedule is complete.
with the possible exception Of a home game
with the Pennsylvania freshmen and the
N. Y. u. team. Eighteen games have been
arrange as follows:
november %. Kings school, az stamford. Conn:
December 4, StuyvcsAnt High School. at New York;
7, Poly Freshmen, at brooklyn: II, c c. n. Y, 40
New York: %, SopnomOres. Columbia GymnAsiunS
81, MOntclAlr High School. at MOntclalr: %. Mount
Vernon High school. at Mount Vernon, ~. r.:
January IS. de Witt Clinton, at New York: ~. Penn
ScnoOl, ct New York; February 4, 81. Paurs School
At Garden City; 8. Irving School. at TArrytowns
Yale Freshmen, at New YOrS: ~, Collegiate School.
1t New York: q. PeekSkllt Military Academy, 20
Pceksklll: March 7, Hacklcy Hall, at Tarryt0wns
Ia. stamford Nigh School, at Stamford, Conn.
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bra We on a hot trail. Longboat won by
more than a mile in ? hours "a minutes
20 As seconds, and knocked more than five
minutes OF the best mark for the course.
The Indian il now under suspension and
from what can be gathered is not likely to
run again as An amateur.
High jumping was enlivened by Con
Leahy Of Ireland, who came here Tor the
championship, which he won with Q feet 1
inch on poor ground and afterward cleared
8 feet ~ inches. Thus he has the distinc-
ton OF being Olympic. English. Irish and
AneriSan nS ~ a. sme ss = .Ilmg'
vania made the best leap of the year when
he bounded over o feet 81 inches at the
intercollegiate meet, beating the former
intercollegiate record by a quarter Of an
inch.
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FOOTBALL UNDER TIE ROSE.
Columbia students Plan for Campaign, but
Not AZ Columbia.

Even II football has been abolished at
Columbia the students declare that that Ia no
reason why they should not have an eleven
on the field next year which, although 10 may
not be allowed to be officially called the Col
umbia team. nevertheless will be composed
entirely OF Columbia men. The fact that a
league was organized among the fratemi-
ties and a series Of games played has shown
the students that they have not forgotten
how the game Is played and that there is
enough material In the university TO put a
nrst class team on the gridiron.
The organizers of this years movement
have now taken a step forward which
will result In the actual II not official res
~toratIOn OF the game at the Mornin gside
Heights college. Plans are now on foot TO
form not an nterfraternity lea que next year
but to pick out the best players from the vari-
Gus fraternities and with them make up what
will actually be a university team. No def
mite information has been procured. but
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YACHT RACE.
Preliminary Arrangements for Contest In
Four Glasses.

vice-Commodore r W. Costing Of the
Royal Bermuda Yacht Club was recently
in Boston and conferred with the Oficials
OF the COrinthlan Yacht Club concerning
next years race from M~arbiehead to Ber-
muda. Various matters were discussed and
H. was agreed that the Corinthian Yacht Club
should take full charge OF the starting Of
the race and that the Royal Bermuda Yacht
Gu should attend to timing the yachts
at the anish on ST.. David's Head and 70 what
other duties might be necessary. COmmO-
strongly that no mistake such a. was made
last year in having. no COMMITTEES boat nt
the finish line when the Dervisb arrived would
be made but that a committed boat would
he on hand nc matter how quick a trip any
of the yachts happened to make.
Final decision has been reached regarding
classes and there will be four Class A, over
90 feet rating length: Class y. over 20 feet
and not over 20 feet rating length; Class G.,
all; Class y. all yachts not over 50 feet length
over AL
In Classes A. d and c rating measurement
will be computed from the formula, length
over ell plus length on water line divided
by ,.
length over all. This Arrangement was
made for Class -. as at least two boats have
already been built TO sail in this class when
hardship 10 them TO change tie rule at this
time. IL IA probable that a preliminary
circular OF the race will be issued about
December I.
Basketball Dates Tor Columbia Freshmen.
Manager W.. Kimball announced the sched-
.na - An. r.lnaaha. fguuhnnan AaakakAmnI
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matter said yesterday that he thought That
every one would agree that the new game mas
eliminated those features that were in part
responsible for its abolition. and that II the
students can prove that they viii really sup
port an eleven as IT. should be supported there
il every reason TO believe that football will
he resforeh 10 The rnstPr Of Columbia snOrts.
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Basketball Dates Tor Columbia Freshmen.
Manage W. Kimball announced the sched-
uls Of the Columbia freshman basketball
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
HORSES!

Just received at the stables of w. M. Keeler, a load of Michigan Horset, drivers, workers and gen eral purpose horses. One saddle horse. One green pacer. These horses are just as represented, or money refunded.
 w. M. KELLER. Telephone Il, New Milford, Conn
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Bedding.
A PRESENTATION.

Att the regular meeting of the Grange, Wednesday evening, a hand some chair and ring were presented to MT and Mrs Henry Rupf, who are soon to leave for their new home in New town. Worthy Master Emory P. Sanford made the presentation speech in pleasing and acceptable manner. A program followed in which Mrs Ran dolph Bradley, Mrs Ebert Sanford, Miss Wood and MT Saunders were heard in solos. Supper was served. At the next meeting, December IS, the annual election of officers will take place and 1t is earnestly requested that every member be presnet.
 Rev George A. Pelton of New! Ha- ven will occupy the pulpit of the Con gregational church, Bedding, on Sun day, December l5. The subject for the evening service will be Confident Testimony for Christ"
 Rev E. J. Craft of Bridgeport is an elocutionist of the first order and is to recite not read, at the Ridge Hall, Bedding Ridge, on Friday evening, this week. Admission 25c. Children 5c. Supper, 15c, served from six to eight o'clock. Then the entertainment pro ceeds go for the benefit of Christ church parish.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
New Fairfield

ITEMS FROM OUR ScRIBEs' NOTE
 BOOK.
 Miss Carrie Warner of Danbury has been spending few days here with Daniel II. DIsbrow and family.
 Henry Wildman killed a porker, this week. that lifted the scales when dressed at l60 pounds.
 5. E. Gilbert is spending few days In New York the guest of his son, AL bert Gilbert.
 c. W. Reynolds has been i'll. this week. with malaria.
 There was social dance at the home of Henry Wildman. hast Friday even ing. which was enjoyed by about 20 people. After the dance n chicken supper was served. Gorham < payt furnished tho music.
 r. E. Hall. who has been laid CD with blood poisoning in one of his hands. Is now able to be at work again.
 F. B. Dayton has been doing carpen- ter work for John Scudder.
 Charles B. Hatch attended the gath ering of Shriners in Bridgeport. last Monday evening. and reports very fine time.
 The ladies of the Congregational church are to hold a Mystery sociable at the home of Mir and Mrs A. H. Nal lett, this evening. Friday, December l3. A very enjoyable time is assured all who attend. The proceeds of the social are for the Sunday school.
 The Bee representative was cry pleasantly entertained. last Monday night, at the home of David H. Dis brow.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Brookfield.

Stanley Fox, who has been living in Miss Sarah Bradley's place for the past year, has purchased the place and will make extensive repairs upon the building.
 Secretary w. s. Lacey, of the Bridge port r. M. CA, gave very interest ing talk on the, work of the assoca- tion at the Congregational church, last Sunday morning, which was much en- joyed by the congregation.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
EaSt0n.
A PLEASANT SOCIAL EVENT.

A PLEASANT SOCIAL EVENT.
 Despite the threatening aspect of the clouds on Wednesday evening, De- cember 4, about 40 of the 60 friends responded to an invitation to a whist party to be held at the commodious and attractive home of MT and Mrs John H. Wheeler to enjoy the occasion. About two hours were pleasantly spent at the game; the scores were then counted and Mrs Winnie Bradley of Tashua received the lady's prize, a handsome salad dish, she having made 30 points. MT Sherman of Monroe carried off the gentleman's prize, his score being 34. Honorable mention nevertheless should be made of Mrs Ar thur Sherwood whose score card showed 29 points and G. Burr Tucker with 33 points to his credit. An elaborate luncheon was then served, consisting of sandwiches, pickles, many varieties of delicious cake, fruit and coffee. An added attraction of the evening s amusements consisted of many choice selectionarendered by Charles Gilbert of Tashua on his Columbia grapho- phone which were thoroughly enjoyed by all present. After an hour spent in social converse the guests departed, de- claripg MT and Mrs Wheelef charm ing host and hostess.
 MT and Mrs John H. Wheeler at- tended the golden wedding of MT and Mrs George Burr held at the residence of their son, G. Louis Burr of Monroe on Monday, December g.
 Mrs Anna Bowdy and>F, H. Lyford of Bridgeport were recent guests of MT and Mrs G. B. Tucker.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
The NcWtown Bee.
 New,own, Friday DecembeFls ieo;s
FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
Monroe.
GOLDEN WEDDING.
Decenilerls , io;1

The Golden wedding of. MT and Mrs George s. Burr was celebrated on Mon day afternoon at the residence of their son. George L. Burr of Cutters Farms. Mir and Mrs Burr received the congrat- uhtions of their friends under a pretty decoration of greens and wedding bells in the parlor. Over GO of their friends and neighbors greeted them; among the number were MT and Mrs Joseph Treadwell of Tashua. who have just passed the 50th milestone of welded life. and were married by the same clergyman. One of the pleasant feat ures of the occasion was the unveillng and.presentation of large fruit cake which was decorated with gold corre- spending to the number of years, of r..wedded life. the gift of friends, also the same number of candles. which after the presentation speech by Ex- Mayor Reynolds of Bridgeport, were lighted. They also received other gifts. including gifts of gold. The din- ing-room was tastefully decorated to correspond with the decorations in the parlor. A bountiful luncheon, consist ing of meats, salads. cake fruit. ice cream, etc. was served to which all did ample justice. Guests were present. from New York, Bridgeport, Bedding. Derby, .Easton and Monroe, which amply testified to the esteem in which MT and Mrs Burr are held by their friends.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
LITcHFIELD COUNTY.
New Milford.
WORTHWHILE.

Clarence Kinney is one of 19 carpen. ters employed in Washington to be laid off f or a time on account of the strin- gency in the money market.
 William H. Dougall has been se- cured to give photograph recital in the school house, Tuesday evening, De- cember 10, the proceeds to be used to purchase book case to house thenew books recently procured.
 Mrs Leavenwofth of Ansonia is spending month with her son, w. B. Leavenworth.
 Mrs May Hansen is visiting her aunt, Mrs Arthur Warehouse, also friends in Marketable.
 August Carlson's nephew recently arrived from Sweden and is spending some time with him before finding a home for himself.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Bridgewater.
A CARD OF THANKS.

Mrs John w. Kavanak and family wish through the columns of The Bee to thank all thefr friends and neigh bors for their sympathy and kindness shown them during the last illness and death of their father and husband, John w. Kavanak.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
HANDSOME CHRISTMAS DEcORA-
 TIONS.

The c. H. Booth & Bentley,Co., have received many compliments from the ladies on the attractive Christmas dec- oeations in their store. The blending of the Christmas greens and handsome Christmas bells, with the light arches thrown across the store, made an effect which was novel and striking. In the center of the store is a table loaded with dainty articles and the like. AL together it promises to be one of the best Christmas seasons his store has known.