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Following this paper. Mr.. L. D. Bliss and
his assistants gave number Of interest
ing experiments in electricity. The new
Hewitt mercury vapor light of 300 candle
electric lamp, which has recently been per-
fected. The Belgian and Thompson pro-
cesses of electric welding by means of
which metal bars were welded together In
the presence OF the audience in a moment
OF time proved particularly interesting.
Probably the most spectacular of the ex-
periments was the Tesla high voltage high
frequency coil from which electrical dis
charges of a pressure of 10000 volts and a
frequency of many millions per second were
obtained. From this coil with it's rapid dis
charges closely resembling lightning pow
erful currents were obtained which passed
through the human body, producing
scarcely any sensation.
The annual meeting of the League of
American Pen Women was recently held in
the study room of the Public Library. Mrs.
Virginia King Frye. president. in the chair.
There were four additions to the league
membership. viz: Miss H. Rea Woodman
of Washington. Miss Louise MaIoy and
Miss Gertrude Knipp. both of Baltimore.
and Mrs. L. H. Wilder of Chicago. The
election of officers for the ensuing year oc-
Cured all being unanimously elected as
follows: Miss Mabel Louise White, pres
ident: Mrs La Sale Corbell Pickett first
vice president; Miss Elizabeth A. Hyde. sec
ond vice president: Mrs. Edith Kingman
Poyer Kern, corresponding secretary; Mrs.
Della Hine Mertz. assistant corresponding
secretary; Miss Jessie A. Griswold, record
ing secretary; Miss Mae Ruth Norcross
treasurer: Mrs. Helen H. Gardener auditor;
Mrs. Susie Root Rhodes. librarian; Mrs.
Juliette NJ. Rabbit. historian: Mrs. L. J.
Young Withee. reporter; Miss Anna B.
Patten. league poet. State representatives:
New York, Mrs. Grace G. Thompson Seton
eastern Pennsylvania, Mrs. Dora Harvey
Develin; western Pennsylvania, Mrs. Mary
Temple Jamison; Massachusetts,. Miss Flor
eta Winning; New Jersey, Mrs. Mary NJ.
Wynn; Ohio, Mrs. Mary L. Lampson; Ten
nessee Mrs. Kathrin Haden; Illinois. Mrs.
Maude NJ. Jackson; Oklahoma. Mrs. Matte
Hamilton Flick; Texas. Mrs. Moore Muir
dock: wyoming. Mrs. Viva A. B. Hender-
son: Minnesota. Mile. Anna Dreyfuss: Ore
Mrs. Marie Stella Stutenroth: Colorado.
Mrs. Ella Celeste Adams; Virginia. Miss
Lucy Clair Atkinson: Iowa, Miss Emile B.
Stapp: California. Mrs. Nellie Blessing
Eyster; Wisconsin. Mrs. Fanny Kennish
Earl: Connecticut. Mrs. Jean Porter Rudd:
Florida, Mrs. Sara Rabbit Butler; Mary
land. Mrs. c. r. Miller. Kentucky. Mrs.
Zylla Moore Cardin: Alabama, Mrs. Mar
tina s. Gielow; Michigan. Mrs. E Cora Du-
Puy: Indiana. Mrs. Stella Reid Crothers.
Delegates abroad: Mrs. Evelyn Clark Nor
gan. Mrs. Aline Shane Deyin. Miss Bessie
B. Silverthorn, Miss Marie F. Ryerson.
The retiring president. Mrs. Virginia King
Frye. gave her annual report. showing the
work OF tho league for the past year. This
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May I3th, 1907.

was supplemented by the report of the
historian, Miss Anna B. Fatten, which in
iiyidualized the work of the members.
Mrs. Helen H. Gardener who has lust re-
that In foreign countries the league is
ravorably known. and that in both Jap
anese and Egyptian magazines 1t had been
exploited in the vernacuar.
Miss Elizabeth A. Hyde read the report
OF Mrs. Grace Gallatin Seton. one of the
delegates to the recent peace congress in
thanks for her report. Mrs Evelyn Clark
Morgan. delegate Jointly for the district
Federation of Women's Clubs and the
! League of American Pen Women. had the
honor of having the following resolution
written by her adopted at the peace con-
gress: BE 1t resolved. That in conjunction
with patriotic education the tenets Of peace
be taught In all institutions supported in
whole part by public funds" Mrs
Morgan, who has recently started on a trip
around the world, has been made a MEM
ber Of the Lyeeum Club of London;
wilkins Freeman to represent the league
at the peace congress- Mrs. Mabel Harte
Ramsey of Washington was appointed in
her stead
..rs. Marian Longfellow ODonoghue was
elected to honorary membership. nd a
tribute to past work in the league was
rendered by Miss Patten.
Mrs. Susie Root Rhodes was appointed Of
fetal reader for the league at the James.
town exposition on League of American
Pen Women Day and Mrs. virginia King
Frye was selected to respond from head
quarters to the visiting members
Miss Hyde read a resolution of sympathy
upon the recent death of Mrs. Jennie Hagan
Brown Of FL Campo, Texas. The resolution
was drawn by Mrs. ]. o. Estabrooke and
Mrs. Juliette NJ. Babbitt.
The closing session Of the Short Story
Club previous to the summer vacation was
held in the club parlors, $50 9th street. May
IA. The program was prepared by Miss
Rea Woodman. F. v. De Coster. president
presided.
The music of the evening was contributed
by the three members of the Star Orches-
ira, Mr.. Geo. Calver and Master Harry
Bradley. with violns, and Mr. A. " Liufino
as pianist. who played Happy Heinie,"
Somebody's Waiting For YOU and AR
rah Wanna"
Miss Claudia F. Ellsworth read the first
number. a bright. original story. Dr. Thos
Calver read an original poem dedicated to
1.-The Heroes Whose Memory Meier Shall
Die"
Miss Katherine Todd read an amusing
dialect number called "The Head of the
Family"
After intermission President De Coster
told couple Of amusing mother-in-law
stories: DR.. Calver read an original story
called 1.-THE Man. the Girl and the Wash
Lady the triple title being suggestive OF
the humorous possibilities wrought into the
clever. fiction.
Miss Rea woodman read the concluding
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Professor Of All Outdoors" entitled What
Dobbins Had to Do"
The Mems Club of Foundry Il. E. Church
he'd Its annual meeting Friday evening,
at which the election Of officers for the en-
suing year occurred. There was also q
social program. Rev. George E. Ress,
pastor Of the Tabernacle Bal fist Church
of Philadelphia, gave an address on the
time OF the need of human sympathy of
mems work in the churches. There were
vocal solos by Mr.. Peter and euphonium
solos by Mr.. Henney.
Following are the new officers: President
s. H. Briant; vice president, w. E. def
fenderfer; secretary. F. j. Stoddard; treas
urer. E. L. Finch. committee was ap-
pointed to consider afiliation with the St.
served In the dining rooms Of the church
The closing meeting for the season of the
day evening at the residence of Mr.. and
MIS- c. Norman Beaton, 800 North Caro-
lima avenue. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: President.
Mrs. NJ. M. Gordon; first vice president,
Mai George Lawrence; second vice presi-
dent. Mrs o. j. Burton: recording secre-
tary. Mr. J. W. Davis: corresponding Sec
DIR. James Mckee; auditor. Mr. John Bry-
son; chaplain, Mrs. A. c. Boynton: pianist.
Mrs. Curtis Eisinger: reporter. Mrs. c.
Norman Beaton.
After the transaction of important busi-
ness vote OF thanks was extended to the
retiring officers.
Two humorous Rotations were given by
Mrs. Isabelle B. Chase. after which the
members Of the society united in singing
God Be With You Till We Meet Again."
Refreshments were served.
The sixteenth and final meeting of the
Abracadabra Club for 1906-O7 was held
with Mrs. Appleton p. Clark, jr.. 1852
Lanter place Wednesday evening. the chief
magistrate. DR.. Thos. H Mckee, presiding
Thirty-seven members were present, as well
as a number Of guests. including Rev. Mer--
rill E. Gates D. D., and DR.. and Mrs. VIII
Der P. Thfrkield. 1t being the closing
meeting of the season, the president asked
DR.. Henry Baker to open 1t with prayer.
The secretary, Mr.. Amherst w. Barber,
caused merriment by his report which was
written in meter. The treasurer reported
a balance Of $e2.75. Responses to roll call
consisted of quotations from American
statesmen. Lieut. Commander and Mrs
Mcintosh were voted into the clubs MEM
bership.
DR.. Charles Wesley Gallagher read
paper on the United States as a World
Power" Its political power. its COM
merciai and industrial power, its literary.
scientific and educational power. its social
power. It's financial power. Its religious
power all were discussed and illustrated.
On motion OF DIR. Baker the club gave a
vote of thanks for this exhaustive and In
spring paper.
DR.. Gallagher extended cordial invita-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-19
MANCHESTER CLOTH MARKET

MANCHESTER. England. May 1S-Busi-
ness In the cloth market during he week
was more than ever checked by the sharp
advance In the price of cotton and the
manufacturers position is becoming in
creasingly difficult. owing to the high prices
OF yarns. A few lines of light bleaching
cloths were taken for India and odd lots
for China. while some inquiry for fine
goods was reported for the United States
but generally business was very light, with
the producers declining to quote under the
present conditions.
Yarns only changed hands In small par
cells for prompt delivery owing to the ad-
vance in cotton. the offers from shippers
being much ~too low for acceptance The
quotations were ee-sixteenths dearer on
tine week.
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Chinese Inspected Naval Academy.

ANNAPOLIS. Md. May 1s-The Naval
Academy was visited yesterday by the four
commissioners detailed by the government
of China to the jamestown exposition. The
visitors came over from Washington. They
are MAJ Wong and Capt. Wong OF the
Chinese army: Capt Ii and Lieut. Lin of
the Chinese navy. Accompanying them
from jamestown was Capt. Sidney w.
Brewster. u. 8. A., and Lieut. Commander
Bryan. U. 8. N. Lieut. Commander Waldo
Evans, on duty at the Naval Academy. es-
corted the visitors on q tour of inspection
OF the institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-19
New York Specie.

NEW YORK. May 1s-Total imports OF
specie at the port of New York for the
week ending today were $40 silver and
t112.90o gold. Total exports OF specie from
the port of New York for the week ending
Today were $596. OH silver and S1000 gold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-19

Diamonds valued at 100000 have been
taken within the last six months from a
new diamond field about forty miles from
the celebrated De Beers group OF mines.
The field has been worked only partially so
that 1t may prove to be of great impor-
lance The stones have many distinct char
acteristics. and many of them have the ap-
pearance Of cut gems.
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number, a chapter from her book, 'sThe
Professor of All Outdoors" entitled what
Dobbins Had to Do"
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31
OBITUARY.
MRS J. M. GALLAGHER.

MRS J. M. GALLAGHER.
 Mrs J. M. Gallagher passed away on Thursday morning last, after an ill., ness of about two weeks duration. Mrs Gallagher was sister of the late Stanton Mullee and was a native of Sandy Hook, where she spent the 65 years of her life and where she was well known and liked among large circle of friends. She was educated at the Newtown Academy and later at the Manhattanville Convent of the Sacred Heart. She is survived by three children, a son, John Gallagher, of Pittsburg, Pa, and two daughters, Mrs Cullin of Philadelphia, Pa, and Mrs Weaver of Sandy Hook. The fu- neral was held from St Roses church at 10 o'clock, Saturday morning. A solemn high mass was celebrated by Rev Patrick Fox, Rev Father Kiernan of Bethel acting as deacon and Father McGuinness as sub-deacon. There was a beautiful display of flowers. The pail bearers were Michael Kilbride, William Kirby, Arthur Gallagher and John Talty. Among those who attend ed from out of town were Mrs John Campbell and Mrs Anna Keating o1 l Bridgeport. The interment was ir St Roses cemetery. Funeral Director Troy had the arrangements in charge
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31
GEORGETOWN.
STATE CONVENTION OF SWEDISH MIN
 ISTERS.

STATE CONVENTION OF SWEDISH MIN
 ISTERS.
 The quarterly meeting of the Con- necticut Swedish Ministerial associa- tion was held at the Swedish church in this place, May 1922. Services were held every evening and on Sum- day morning and afternoon also, and were largely attended. About 50 min- isters were present from different parts of the state. This church in Georgetown shows steady and strong development under the pastorate of Rev MT Larson. During the past year lively renovated and enlarged and the visiting clergy offered many congratu- Iations to Parson Larson and his wife on their work.
 The annual sale of the Ladies' Be- nevolent society of the Gilbert Memo rial church, held last Friday, netted a good sum to the society. The tables were most attractive and inviting to the large number of people who at tended from this village and Cannon.
 On Saturday evening of this week the Village Improvement society will give their entertainment which has already aroused much interest throughout the community. The play, entitled "Valley Farm," promises an evening of delight. It will be pre- sented by the best of our local talept and the prospects even now are that | Miller's hall will be far too small to accommodate the people who wish tc | attend. The proceeds of the enter tainment will be for maintaining our | street lights and making any improve ments in sidewalks that seem to be | needed.
 Fifty certificates were issued in the | first examination of the Gilbert Me- morial Institute of Bible Study held
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY
BETHEL.
DEATH OF SAMUEL DIBBLE.

DEATH OF SAMUEL DIBBLE.
 The death of Samuel Dibble, for mer we'll known resident of this town, occurred in the Danbury hospital, last Thursday evening, following an opera tion for hernia, which was performed during the afternoon. MT Dibble re- sided with Beach Clark of Stony Hill at the time of his death, but until about two years ago he had worked at his trade as hat finisher in this place. Some time ago he was em- ploYed at the Bethel elevator for a number of years. The deceased was about GA years of age. He leaves one son, Leroy Dibble, of Cleveland, O., and number of brothers and sisters, some of whom reside here. The de. ceased is one of family of eleven children, and he is the second whom death has claimed. The funeral serv. ices were held, Sunday, from the home of MT Dibble's sister, Mrs George Taylor, Is Locust avenue, Dan bury.
 Augustus Fry and family are enjoy ing sojourn at their new cottage at Compo Beach, Westport.
 Mrs Sarah St John and Miss Edith St John are the guests of relatives in Kent.
 Ward Green of the Philadelphia Dental college has returned to his home on Greenwood avenue for the summer vacation.
 The Epworth League district con
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31
LYONS PLAINS.

LOCAL NEWS AND COMMENT.
 MT and Mrs Theron Brown and lit tie son were guests on Sunday of Mrs Browns parents, MT and Mrs John H. Weede.
 John Williams does not improve as fast as his friends would like to see him.. Mrs Thomas Treadwell visited hef mother, Mrs Brady, in Wilton, last week. Frank Lyons has been on the sick list for the past few days. Mrs flames Smith entertained tn, Matinee whist club, last Thursday afternoon. MT and Mrs James Ward are mov in the Treadwen place on the Plains vacated by Mrs George Beers.
 Mrs Rocelia Brown is getting read, to move to Bridgeport by selling of her furniture. She will make he home with her son, Wallace.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Confidence and reliability enter into every article you buy at the store of Reid & Todd, 1O54 Main street. This reliable jewelry house places it's repu- tation and guarantee behind every ar ticle you buy. This is positive and valuable protection. The selection of diamonds and jewelry especially re- Quires ability, care and a knowledge of the goods. Reid & Todd make a study of not only their goods, but of your interests; therefore, when you buy precious stone or piece of jewel ry at their store you may have full chase bothOas to quality and price. This is sound advice and will save you money. They have a beautiful line of wedding gifts at 1O54 Main street, Bridgeport.
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Leagues, was held in the Methodist church of this place, last Wednesday, with afternoon and evening sessions. The convention was we'll attended, delegates being present from several of the towns which belong uo the group. Among the speakers were Rev RI. K. Smith of New Milford Rev Harvey Burnes of Ridgefield and Rev R. F. Shinn of New Milford.
 MT and Mrs Charles K. Bailey and MT and Mrs Willis Judd have returned from fishing trip to Cornwall Bridge Miss Addie Schmidt of Bridgeport has been the guest of her cousin, Mis-, Nellie White.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31
IF YOU HAD LIVED

In the last generation you could have been more or less indifferent about the juvenile clothing you bought. But not now. It's inconsistent for 8 parent to dres s hjmse in harmony vi h the late st sty ;es: to sperd a liberal amount for garments that possess the highest quality and then buy Lhe cheapest and most Or dinary clothes for a boy. It's not giving the boy right idea of what is meant by the 'square deal" And it's not making it possible for the boy to be a credit to his parents. If the boy is to have fair chance let him wear Davis & Savard's clothing. Cor. ner Main street and Fairfield avenue, Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Piles get quick and certain relief from Dr Shops Magic Ointment Please note it is made alone for Piles. and its action is positive and certain Itching, painful, protruding or blind piles disappear like magic by its use Large nickel-capped glass jars so cents. Sold by R. Fl. Beers & O., Newtown: B. Hawley & O., Stepney: F. J. Garvin, Bethel; s. J. Parks, Trumbull
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

The meeting in Taunton district will be conducted by Rev Frank K. Hawley, next Tuesday night. A col lection will be taken for Rev and Mrs Knapp, missionaries laboring in Afri- ca. Rev J. A. Osborne will be the leader June Il and Ralph Bennett of Bethel June 1S
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Jacob Block was brought before us- tice B. D. Briscoe, Tuesday, charged with rescuing his COW which had been impounded by Jesse James. He was fined ST and costs, from which he took an appeal. Attorney c. H. Northrop prosecuted fnr the State
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

The assessors of the Borough of Newtown will meet on Wednesday and Thursday next from to p. m., at the store of l.. 0. Morris, for the pur- pose of receiving lists. The Board of Relief will meet on Friday, June T, at the Newtown Inn from to p. m., for the purpose of hearing appeals.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

A young man who wants to work in a meat and grocery store in nearby city and wants a chance to rise, should look up the advertisement of Clerk.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31
NONRoE
G. A. R. MATTERS.

Sunday the members ot the Kellogg post, G. A. R., and the w. R. c. will journey to Monroe and decorate the graves Of their dead comrades. Then they will proceed to East Village where they will have appropriate serv. ices in the Methodist church, after which they will go to the cemetery at East Village and decorate the graves of their comrades. Albert Beers has bought pair of oxen of J. B. Shaw. The remains of the Misses Rogers of Bridgeport were brought to East Vil lage, Tuesday, for interment. They were grandchildren of the late Dl Buckley of Monroe. Miss Edith A. Turner spent Sunday with her friends, Miss Ethel Wheeler
 Miss Ethel Wheeler lgave a thimblt party to several of her friends, Satur. day afternoon.
 Edwin c. Stevens spent Saturday in the Park City.
 Mrs Edwin c. Shelton substituted as teacher in the White Hills school, Tuesday afternoon.
 Miss Edith A. Turner will close her school in East Village, Thursday June 6.
 Mrs Mary F. Bennett has returned to her home here, after several | months visit with her sister, MT, Richard Hublell, in Shelton.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

You can save steps, time and money if you have a telephone. Order one now and your name will be in the next s. N. B. T. Co. $ directory, which goes to press on June l.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Interest at the rate of of l pel cent per month will be charged on al taxes unpaid after June 6. A call on Tax. Collector Houlihan should be made before that date.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Hughes & Chapman, the capable monument men, set three markers on the Griffin plot in the' Huntingtown cemetery, few days ago.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

A fine Quincy granite monument has been erected in the Center cem. etery, New Milford, by Hughes & Chapman of Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

A special meeting of the Hillside club will be held on Friday evening, May 31, at 8. All members are request ed to be present. Frank Wright, Sec retary.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Gall s. N. E. T. Go. canvasser and let him talk telephone to you. The next directory goes to press on June l, so get in your order before that time.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Two nice markers have been placed on the plot of Peter Peterson in tn, Center cemetery, New Milford, b, Hughes & Chapman.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

In the time of need the telephone is good friend. If you place your order before June l, you will have your name in the next directory. #
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

MT and Mrs H. G. Garfield of the Park City were in town on Thursday last, dining at the Grand Central hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Rev F. K. Hawley will preach at the Hawleyville ,chapel, Sunday evening at 7.3O o'clock,
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

The May meeting of the Mems club will be held at the Grand Central hotel on Friday evening, May 31. The liter ary program will be in charge of Rev J. H. George. w. 0. Johnson will be tho hnSt
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

two weeks ago. A new course is be- ing planned for the summer
 Rev MT Hart of Wilton preached at the Gilbert Memorial church, Sunday, May 1s, in exchange with the pastor
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Earle Remington of New York was in town, Friday, registering at the Newtown Inn.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Shoes, best goods and best prices fo the pocketbook at Morris store.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

When the next s. N. E. T. Go. $ Di- rectory goes to press your name should be in it. This can be done if you order time this book goes to the printer.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

When the next s. N. E. T. Co.'s di- rectory goes to press your name should be in it. This can be done if you order telephone before June 1, at which time this book goes to the printer.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

w. 0. Hubbard went to Danbury, Tuesday, and from thence will go to Rockville to spend some time with a sister.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Eli Wakeman of Lyons Plains was caller at THE BEE office, Wednesday
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Let me send you free, for Catarrh, just to prove merit, trial size box of pr Shops Catarrh Remedy. It is a snow white, creamy, healing antisep- tic balm. Containing such healing in- gradients as Oil Eucaliptus, Thymol, Menthol, etc, it gives instant and lasting relief to catarrh of the nose and throat. Make the free test and see for yourself what this preparation can and will accomplish Address Dr Shoop, Racine, Wis Large jars 50 cents. Sold by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; B. Hawley lS Co.,, Stepney; P. J. Garvin, Bethel: s. J. Parks. Trumbun.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

William A. Leonard has placed one of the Heller self-playing pianos in the NeWtOWn Inn
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Call s. N. E. T. Go. canvasser and let shim talk telephone to you. The next directory goes to press on June l so get in your order before tn at time *
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Rev Dr w. H. Lewis of Bridgeport has been enjoying the trout fishing on the Pootatuck, stopping at the Grand Central hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

George B. Ferris of Greenfield Hill was in town, Saturday, registering a the Grand Central hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Miss Florilla s. Northrop, who has half of Miss Ann B. Blackman's house, will move to her brothers about June l. Mrs Nellie Kilbride and family will occupy the rooms vacated by Miss rthrop.