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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-18
Grip" Grips Washington,
Its Great and Its Small,
All UnWary to Get a Call

Washington IS in the grip Of grip
and never before has the Capital seen
SO many cases OF the malady. both in
official life and I'm the city ut large.
You may see IL on every hand II you
haven't got 81 yourself the man next
to you surely has. At home. at the
office. on tho street cars. and. every
where you go. the usual topic OF con
vtrsation is the grip. II some one at
home has not got IL. some one at the
office has. and Il by possible chance you
escape both places you'H invariably
LAND T. ext to complainant on the street
car.
Good morning, Bill; how are your
"Oh. I've got the grip
Misery Loves Company.
And so it is. Poor Bill looks hurt and
abused. He draws hls overcoat tighter
around his shaking body. and I'm muffied
signs condemns everything to the bow
vows. BY way OF comfort you will
End yourself telling him that your wife
has II, or Mary has. or possibly Jane or
5im, and II they all fail in this emery
ency. the office Is convenient TO pick
from.
Secretary Of the Navy Metcalf has
been confined to his home, quite seri-
ously i'll. since his return 10 the city
on the Mayfiower from Hampton Roads
Monday, but as Secretaries and their
exalted peers don't ride on street cars,
the Cabinet is at a distinct disadvantage
and must appreciate a deep sense of loss
at being unable to exchange pleaSantries
about the grip. But then maybe they do
at the bi-weekly meetings.
Other Notables Stricken.
Secretary Cortelyou Of the Treasury
Department is also down with the grip.
as are a dozen or more officials. includ-
ing General Bell. chief Of staff Of the
army. and Judge Kimball. OF the Police
Court.
Although the cases are not reported
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-18
WITHOUT EARS, HEARS,
SOUND ENTERS MOUTH

TRENTON. n. J.. Dec. 1s.-Ten-year-
old John HetzeL OF Jersey City, IS
puzzling the faculty OF the State School
for Deaf Mutes, this city. The lads
hearing is reasonably acute. although he
was born without ears.
Tests made by the teachers seem to
show that he hears through his mouth.
When his lips are closed he is unable to
understand questions addressed to him
There are no cavities in the side OF his
head through which sound might enter.
Where his ears should be small lobes
Of skin have grown.
Young Hetzel was for some time a
pupil in the public schools Of his home
city but the other children made fun
or his appearance and his parents sent
him here. There is some question as
to the right to keep him mere, inasmuch
as he is not a genuine deaf mute.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-18
SLEhP, CONGRESSMAN,
FATHERS SUCCESSOR

BRISTOL, Va, Dec. IS.-Bascom
Slemp, chairman Of tie Republican Or
ganization in Virginia. will take the
SCAT in Congress formerly held by his
father. Campbell Slemp. who lied re-
Gently. He defeated Col B. f, Bailey.
Democrat, by approximately 5000 votes.
Colonel Bailey counted largely on tho
fact that the Ninth district. normally
Republican. but which has gone Demo
cratic several times in recent years.
would give him enough votes to win.
His attitude favoring saloons in Bristol
hurt him greatly, anu in addition the
Democratic vVte was far below what
II has been in the past.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-18
PRINTING TRADE UNIONS
TO FIGHT PAPER TRUST

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Dec. 1S.-At the
joint conference held in Indianapolis by
the heads Of the international unions
composing the allied printing trades OF
America, it was unanimously decided
that every union organization in the
country whose members have to do with
the publishing OF newspapers. shalt be
instructed to begin q campaign against
the Wood Pulp and White Paper trust.
The allied trades will act with the
Newspaper Publishers Association Of
America
The conference elected the following
officers: Robert Il. Glokin. Of New
York, head Of the bookbinders' order.
president; Matthew Wool president OF
the photo-en gravers. vice president; and
john ". Bramwood, secretary Of the
Typographical Union, secretary and
treasurer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-18
SHOOTS HIS MOTHER
FOR CHICKEN THIEF
Woman Goes to Get Pullet
For Young Mans
Breakfast.

PITTSBURG. Dec. IS.-Hearlng a
CommOtion at the hen house in the rear
OF his splendid suburban home at the
edge Of Bethel township, William r..
Woods. a wealthy real estate broker
and capitalist. leaped from his bed,
and Selling a shotgun, empted its con-
tents al a figure he spied leaving one
OF the coops in. the dim light. Then he
hurried 20 the hen yard. TO find his
mother. a fraH woman past seventy.
fast losing consciousness, with both
eyes shot out and bleeding from a dozen
shots In the face, breast. and abdomen.
Lac last night the doctors had given
up hope for the old lady's life. She
lad been visiting her son and had gOno
10 the chicken yard early, before the
servants, TO get a pullet to fry for the
young mans breakfast.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-18
STRIKING CAB DRIVERS
RETURN TO THEIR JOBS

NEW YORK. Dec. 1s.-The $500 cab
drivers who went on strike were back
at work today.
Marcus NJ. Marks. with the Civic
Federation behind him, toiled for FIVE
hours with the representatives of the
Liberty Dawn Association and the
very Stable Keepers Association.
Both sides signed an agreement by
which the drivers went back 10 work
this morning. and submitted the great
or part of their grievances to arbitr2-
ton.
The agreement places the drivers
" ges back at SIS. All other differences
regarding hours and conditions of en-
ployment will be arbitrated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-18
CHESAPEAKE AND ONO RY-

NOTE. Published only a. information and
not guaranteed.
900 p Nc & O. Limited. Daily, Fast
Nestibule train Pullman sleepers 70 Lex
InEton. Louisville. Cincinnati. Indianapo.is
Chicago. and ST. Louis. Connection Tor
Virginia Hot Springs. Pullman Car Louis
vile TO Memphis and New Orleans Dining
Cars a Ia carte service.
lIO T. M.-E- +. V LIMITED. Daily.
Solid vestibule train, Pullman sleeppr- n
Cincinnati. Lexington. and I,oulsvIIlA
Compartment sleeping car to Virginia Hot
Springs week days Dining Cars n Ia
carte service. PIslman sieeDers Cincinnati
10 Chicago and ST. Louis. and Louisville 10
Memphis, Nashville, and New Orleans.
Reservations and tickets at Chesapeake and
St, near T: ana New Union station. Teie-
phone. Main 73So. for Washington Terminal
Cab Service. and Main l66S o. 21g6 TO- c. & o.
Ticket Office uo25-tf
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-18
GORE SEEKS REELECTION.

Senator Gore. the blind Senator from
oklahoma. has had his plans disar-
ranged by the fact that I'm the recent
drawing In the Senate he had the in luck
10 get a number that entitled him to
serve only until March. 3. 1909 He will
90 back to oklahoma and at once begin
his campaign for reelection.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-18
SEABoARD AIR LINE RAILWAY.
Ticket Office IhzI Ianna Avr

NOTICE. GLOWING scheduso not guaranteed.
S:05 a. m. daily.-Seabol-t Mail Through
coaches and Pullman sl15D1rs % Savannah
and jacksonville Through sl--5ers Washing
ton Hamlet ana Hamlet 10 Atlanta and Biz
mingham. Dining cars.
500 p m dnily.-Seaboard Express SOLID
train with coaches and Pullman sleepers TO
Savannah. jacksonville. and Tampa Through
gleepers 70 Atlanta. Birmingham. and Mem
phis. Dining cars.
r. II. srANsELI4 District Passenger Agent
noIl-tA
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-18

II YOU NEED MONEY 10 pay rent. or buy
coal. viii furnish AL you need. ! lend yea
on your furniture OF piano; these loans are
station q. noa-tf
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-18
Money Loaned SaIaried People

Cnces in 60 principal cities: save yourself
money BY getting my terms nrHL D. 2
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COLLECTIONS.

LAW AND COLLECTIONS
We collect notes, rents, accounts. Govern
ment and estate claims no charge unless
successful. FULLER AGENCY. ~ l2th s.
del3-I0t
PROMPT COLLECTIONS.
Immediate returns. Unlimited References
Telephone FOR our agent to call NJ 1854
Building no2s-sOt
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FOR RENT-STABLES.

FOR RENT-Nics brick stable. large enough
for two horses and carriages. or could be
Der 1915 y st. NV. WASHINGTON REALTY
Co. IA 18th s. NV. del6-Jt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-18

FOR SALE-A fine nine room house; right
on electric railway; S niles from city. Just
the place '0r a col0Ted eElploye IN the de-
partments; very low and easy terms Call
on CHARLES SHEF ARD. Owner. 602 r e
NV. DEBIT
u yO1 war. Go hoy = ArrYiand farm o. m
aFb4n home. 49, asnd for latest buIlstiH
EARIoH DUCUETT z soc,
O. : -. ~. 5ys-.q
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-18
WANTED-MONEY.

WANTED-By Government employee % Dor
row 500 on Endorsed note payable in monthly
installmenLs OF SO. BOX 80, Times Office.
deI7-3t
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FOR RENT-SToRES.

FOR RENT-Store room. CI6 9Th S. NV be-
tween and q sts-. best location in city.
special terms FOR Xmas week. also Io-g lease.
Inquire 90 eth st. NV. dyI1-3t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-18

W T Baldus. NJ. D.. Pm. D. German Special
irt on t'fVeasss OF the Brain. Nervous System
Heart. N-s6neys, Stomach. and other Diseases
boctors services and medicine 50 Tel M
.-lG- hours. 10 to !. 10 D. 80. cor. Cth& r ny
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FOR kENT-APARTMENrS

BACHELOR apartments; 2 rooms aud bath:
all improvements. furnished or unfuruished.
81 up. SENECA. 81 Z St nv. del2-tf
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FOR RENT-oFFICEs.

DESIRABLE once rooms IN Evans building
1916 10 1924 New York ave. Rental yery low
including heat light. and janltor service.
ESTATE or DANIEL s. EVANS. 1874 NsS
York Ave n0Ic-sCr
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-18

Neat fat OF I rooms and bath. in good -
Northeast west OF 9Th 80. COLLINS-GI
RY CO. 62I 18th 81. NV del
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-18
REAL ESTATE
FOR KENT-HOUSES.

EXCELLENT six-room and bath brick house
near Union Depot; $3.50 rent. ID. II. JOHN
son CO. Gil 18th 81. NV. de1s-5t
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ernl debility promptly cured. Consult arlon
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Closed sundays. 727 18th 81. NV
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01
A HABIT TO BE ENCOURAGED

The mother who has acquired the habit of keeping on hand a be tile of C,-amberlain's Cough Remedy, saves herself a great amount of uneasiness and anxiety. Coughs, colds and croup, to which children are susceptible are quickly cured by it's use. It counter acts any tendency of cold to result in pneumonia, and if given as soon as the first symptoms of croup appear, 1t will prevent the attack. This remedy contains nothing injurio us and moth
 CTS give it to little ones with feeling of perfect security. Sold by R. H. Beers Sandy Hook; w. N. Hurd, Long HiIi, A. B. Biakeman, Botsford; s. J. Parks, Trumbull.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01
<ouNDE 1900
 o1m Bridgeport ;: N atiOnal DazK

standing, influence and the volume of it's business now. Twenty years ago the deposits of the bank were scarcely $6O, GOO; now the deposits average over al Bank stands with the strength of age and experlence, yet virile with the energy of youth-the first of Bridge ports financial institutions and the natural leader.
 The bank invites the confidence and patronage of those into whose hands this paper may fall. To theIbusiness man 1t offers every convenience, cour- tesy and accommodation which any rightly conducted financial institution gent and ever-courteous desire to be of assistance. To those having in charge the moneys or securities of others it offers absolute safety, opportunities for conservative investments and long. and varied experience in the handling and proper conduct of such affairs. To women it offers unequaled banking facilities and every aid and as- sistance in making it pleasant and easy for them-to do business with the bank. It should be added in this con- nection that the bank is very proud of the long list of women patrons whose names are high up in it's 1edgers, and it is suggested that women should much more largely avail themselves of the opportunity to carry a bank ac- count, as it is often a great conven- fence, and, what is more important, it familiariZes them with business and banking methods, which at some fu- ture time may prove to be a very use- ful and valuable experience.
 The bank is equipped to do business in any part Of the world, drawing drafts upon almost any city in exis- tance. Letters of credit are issued to travellers and can be delivered at once.
 A few words as to the history of the Bridgeport National Bank may prove to be of interest. This link connect ing the busy and prosperous Bridge port of to-day with the little borough of century ago stapds on the same spot occupied by the original building.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01
THE LIFE STORY OF A BANK.
THE BRIDGEPORT NATIONAL.

One hundred years of active useful ness constitutes career to be viewed with pride and satisfaction. The length of the life-wOrk of the individ- ual who attains great age is shortened by the periods of infancy and youth and by the ills and intirmity of ad- vanced age, but an institution may spring into being full grown and ma tured, and with increasing years con- stantly broaden in usefulness to the community which it serves, by reason of it's added experience and resources, and the character of those who are drawn into connection with 1t.
 Such an institution is the Bridge port National Bank. Incorporated in 1906, the bank now celebrates it's cen tennial year by modestly-yet with due and just pride-calling public at tention in this manner to its long and honorables history -as an important business factor in Bridgeport and vi- cinity. At the beginning it had not only what at that time was considered large and ample capital, but was founded, controlled and officered by the highest possible reputation for keen business ability, combined with unbending prob1ty and integrity And such has been the history of the Bridgeport National Bank from that day to this; always solid as rock ti- uduCldlly, dHO dlWdtS III CuC CudI&c Ol men of the highest standing in the community-men who regard the ear nest, intelligent and faithful conduct of the affairs of the bank as their first and greatest duty, to be guarded and safeguarded with far more jealous care than their own personal affairs
 The history of this bank runs par allel with practically the entire hlS- tory of the United States of America. It has seen war-one an early struggle for national oAiStance, and later colossal civil conflict such as the world never saw before. It las passed seen the wreck and dest-uction of
 vast enterprises, yet it has never failed to stand serene and untroubled, strong as rock, weathering every storm, not only with safety, but with ease. The fathers who built the foundation of this bank, built well, and those who have succeeded them have made sure of the continued stability of the en tire structure.
 The policy of the bank has ever been the same, It is highly conservative. for in that direction, and that only, safety lies. Yet, It has never failed to recognize it's duty to it's clients and to the community at large. It's first thought is, of course, it's own interest and that of it's stockholders, but it's second-invariably- the just and liberal accom- mediation of it's patrons. The early archives of the bank prove that this was the policy from the start, and it is the policy to-day.
 For fifty years it stood as the sole financial institution of Bridgeport and vicinity, and the fact that it has
 erved it's clients well is shown by it's
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

The bank was called into being by an act of the General Assembly, 1906, and subscription books were opened on the last day of December of that year, at tention to that fact being called by an advertisement signed by John $. Can- non, Salmon Hubbell, Lambert Lock wood and Isaac Hinman, and published in several newspapers throughout the state. This was the sixth bank to be incorporated and organized in the State of Connecticut. The original capital was s200 GOO, divided into l 900 holders meeting was held at the house of Ezra Gregory, an inn-keeper at Bridgeport, on the third of February. A board of directors was elected and these directors subsequently, met on the same day and at the same place and elected the first officers of the bank. Isaac Bronson of Greenfield Hill was the first president and one of the heaviest stockholders. His admin iStration of the affairs of the bank was wise and judicious. Throughout the war of 1872, and a period of great financial depression, the Bridgeport National Bank went smoothly forward, never suspending the making of specie payments, returning dividends 10 its shareholders and, above all, winning and holding the confidence of the pub lie.
 In 1927 MT Bronson retired and was succeeded by John S. Cannon, who served until 1881 when he was succeed ed by Ebenezer Jessup. Five years later Silvanus Sterling was chosen president; he served for eleven years and was followed by Hanford Lyon, who served for one year only. His successor was Sherman Hartwell, who was elected president July i, ls4e, and served for twenty years. In 1869, Munson Hawley was elected president, l x-DI he was succeeded by T. B. DeForest, the present president.
 The bank has had only five cashiers during its long period of existance: George Hayt, Josiah $. Hayt, Charles
 Hlll, George Burroughs, and the pres George Burroughs. his predecessor, served in the capacity of cashier for thirty-hve years, and was succeeded | by MT Benham in 1872.
 Most of the founders, stockholders and early officers of the bank were drawn from the strong, sturdy, thrifty and notably upright early Connecticut | families, who names are recognized | now, as then, as representing the high est ideals of A merican citizenship. The early records of the bank are re-
 plete with entries which show what
 manner of men were in charge of it's 1 affairs, and afford interesting Rlimpses
 of life and business methods in those
 olden times. It is shown, for example, | that at the second meeting of the di-
 rectors a resolution was passed re- queStng Isaac Bronson, the newly
 elected president, to proceed to Al bany to procure the engravings neces-
 sary for the business of the bank. At
 a subsequent meeting the salary of the
 cashier was fixed at s7Oo per year,
 with the privilege of the banking
 house for his family, when the sameis l built.'
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01
BETHLEHEM.
A PLEASANT SOCIAL EVENT.

About 20 of the friends of MT and Mrs J. w. Flynn responded to tbeir invitation to spend the evening with them, last week Friday night. Sew eral more, who had been invited were kept away by sickness and the wealth CT. Whist was the principal enjoy ment of the evening, and the host served a bountiful collation. of sand wiches, cake, pie, coffee and confec- tionery. AS usual, MT and Mrs Flynn spared no pains to make the evening an enjoyable one for their guests.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01
IITCHFIELD COUNTY
WARREN
GRANGE NOTES.

Officers of Wichita Grange were in- stalled, January "A, by Worthy Master Ralph Averill of Washington Grange, assisted by Worthy Sister Rose Mor- row. An oyster supper with other good things was given by Worthy State Steward F. P. Johnson, and in spite of the IA degrees below zero 30 were present and all seemed happy.
 The heavy snow fall prevented peo- pie from attending church, or was it the deacon meeting Sunday?
 ssNext Sunday, February 3, Rev MT Picket from Cornwall Bridge will oc- cupy the Congregational pulpit.
 MT and Mrs Church in the north western part of the town are quite ill. Their daughter, Mrs Hawley, who has been caring for them, is also sick. Mrs B. T. Sedgwick, who has been spending some time with Mrs Charles Gibson in Washington, is now at N. B. Strong's.
 MT and Mrs A. E. Chappius visited friends in Torrington, recently. Mrs William Ohmen, who has been i'll at her daughters, Mrs John Nor | rows, in New Milford, is much i'm provedland will soon be able to return ] home. William Ohmen, who has beer visiting her, has returned. Mrs Frederick Ashman, who has been on the sick list, is improving:
 Grip is prevalent. Will Schnell is | the last victim to take indoor med1 cine. The family of Henry Morrow
 are all afflicted.
 Valentine Voisard, nephew of F Voisard, sailed for his home in Swift zerland, January 24, in answer to
 call from an i'll parent. Valentin
 was loved by all who knew him ant
 many will miss his happy face and tn
 pleasant smile which he had for all
 But none miss him more than his k1n'
 uncle and aunt, MT land Mrs F. Vols
 ard, who loved him as son and wh
 miss him sadly. < .,-- } E. B. Wheeler was called to Easto } by the death of his nephew. 7 Hon W. c. Welton made a fy1n r visit to Warren, last week, coming o = Friday and returning to the city 0 l Saturday. He reported fine sleighin 3 in Hartford.
 ] Will Barrett's little daughter, wh : has been very sick, is some better. S F. P. Johnson has purchased tn r trotter formerly owned by Kelsey Flo,
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01
LOOKING FORW ARD.
NEW HAVEN, 1907.

From it's original settlement of seven (Joshua Atwater and six others) in 1637, New Haven has grown up into the dignity and importance of 125,OO0 citizens. Not by leaps and bounds, but steadily, solidly, trustworthily. From the little Shanty of 15 by 20 feet this store has risen to be city of near a half hundred stores under one roof. embracing all the requisite branches of modern department store merchan- tdising, with wide ample floor space, up tO-date counters, fixtures, show windows, and general store appoint ments. The old Slow-going donkey de- livery of 1852 has been superseded by many modern delivery teams, which cover wide area of constant. cOnven- ient service. The business policy of the store, as laid down by it's founder upon the broad lines of moderate prices for the best, truthful represen- tation, tone price, and only that one, has never been deviated from. We have dropped by the way-side many ideas of the past, but still stick to early ideals and shall continue to cherish them. To quote an appropriate mer- chandising axiom, gro have Waxed old, remain young and prospered al ways, prove that it is founded on the rock-A business that has always re- spected you and itself" These inn portant anniversary sales, which were first instituted on the 50th, the jubilee business birthday of the Founder o1 the house, are yearly occurrences plan
 ned by him and ourselves as expres siops of recognition to the host of pa irons, whose help has been so effective In the building of the store to it
 present metropolitan proportions. w invariably succeed at such times, b, unusual efforts, in the procuring fo
 vou of values in new, worthy, depend ahle merchandise, such as no occasion other than this presents This tn
 whit hehind it's predecessors in extra ordinary value-giving of offering adapted to'every need, specialized fo the occasion, collected without stin
 to quality or quantity. This the Ec
 ward Malley Co. can safely promls
 you. Each year, particularly at tn
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

54th anniversary in 1906, they had an immense influx of out-of-town friends, whose expressions of pleasure with the offerings given were neither few nor stinted. The "Fifty-fifth'' will be pleased to welcome you all again. The of the entire output of the sale, which latter only constant visits can show YOu