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New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
FEDERATION PLAN ADOPTED.
Executive Committee of Interchurch Con-
ference Announces Results

The executive committee appointed by the Inter
church Conference Federation two years ago
ia sust issued a formal statement TO the de-
examinations represented IN that conference.
nouncjng that the plan of federation has be-
come operative by its adoption by two-thirds OF
these denominations.
Under this Plan the executive committee becomes
committee Of the federal council, and has in its
charge the arrangements for the first meeting Of
that body. The chairman of the committee is the
Rev. DR.. William II. Roberts. who is also Modera-
Tor OF the Presbyterian General Assembly. Its
secretary is the Rev. DR.. L. 3. Sanford. who has
been for number Of years secretary Of the Ma
fional Federation of Churches. Members Of the
committee include the leading OF twenty-seven
different religious bodies.
Plans are at once to be made for the first meet
ing OF the Federal Council OF the Churches OF
Christ in America, which is to be called for De-
cember Of next year II has practically been de-
eded to have the first meeting in Philadelphia, and
the council is to meet once in every four years
thereafter It considered likely that ali sections
of the country will in turn be visited by II.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
CHURCH UNION IN INDIA.

Advocates of church union are just now point
tng 20 the successful union OF the Congregational
snd the Presbyterian churches in South India. and
are again expressing regret that II is 80 much
harder 10 get the denominations 'at home" 10
agree upon union than II IS those upon the mis-
sion fields
In the union referred 10 the difficulties presented
by differences in faith and poty are said 70 have
been easily surmounted and new denomination
has been formed known as the South India United
Church. which combines the good features OF both
The Presbyterian and tle Congregational systems.
brief Confession Of Faith" adopted. evangelical
IN its terms. and. in order that it might be ac-
oepted without question by all the people OF the
churches it prefaced by these words:
"As the Confession is human instrument, it is
understood that persons asserting 10 II do not
commit themselves to every word or phrase, but
accept It as a basis of union and embodying
Substantially the vital truths held IN common by
The uniting churches"
The form OF government adopted is described as
combination Of Congregationalism and Presby-
terianisu
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST IN LINE.

After a controversy which covered the greater
part of two years and which is not yet altogether
at an end the Disciples of Christ have decided 10
send delegates to the federal council which VIII
meet In December Of 1905 In this religious body
strong onnosition TO any federation with 'denomi-
nations" was early made. after the plans resulting
from the Interchurch Conference on Federaton
were made known. It was held by the conservative
element among the Disciples that the oody known
nv tba. name was not a denomination. but a
brotherhood of churches and that any cooperation
with or recognition Of denominations was con-
trary 10 the Disciples principles.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23

tral Railroad Company. lessee of the Canada
southern will pay in gold its equivalent semi
annually on the first days OF January and July in
each year. at the office agency of the company
III the City Of New York, the lien OF the mortgage
securing the bonds to continue unimpaired in the
nVt years Bondholders wishing 70 avail them
selves Of the privilege Of extension must deposit
their bonds before noon of Saturday, December p,
with j. P. Morgan & Co. which firm WIFI issue
therefor temporary receipts. and the bonds will
subsequently be returned by Morgan & Co to the
coupons for the interest
AT the time of deposit of bonds j P. Morgan &
Co will pay the coupons due on January ]. 1905
That firm requests holders not 10 stamp, indorse
or put any writing on their bonds
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
WAR OF TOBACCO TRUSTS.
Millions InUolUed in Fight for Con
troll of British isles.

Some idea Of the cost which may be incurred
when trust tries to break into another's terri
tory and has 10 make fight before ii can force an
agreement 70 work in harmony given yester-
day by ". r. Harris. vice-president of the American
Tobacco Company. In his testimony in the govern
ment's suit TO have that corporation dissolved
Mr.. Harris told j. c. McReynolds special assist
ant TO the Attorney General of the difficulties met
by his company In trying beat the Imperial To-
bacco Company. Limited in it's field, the Brit
ish Isles, and the hard fight the American concern
had to make before friendly understanding was
arrived at A mere matter of millions. befts
the common Ideas of the amounts associated with II
trusts operations. involved in the task of en-
abling the stockholders OF the American corpora
tion 10 share in the profits made British users
OF the weed. Some S5.347.O0 all told the Ameri-
can Tobacco Company had to pay for the securities
of Ogden's. Limited, the British rival Of the I'm
perial Tobacco Company, Limited, before it was
really able TO do any damage TO the Imperial's
business
This amount wouldn't have been expended if the
British tariff on manufactured tobacco had not been
prohibtory- The American company had 10 get
into the British field and manufacture Its own to-
bacco there. So Ogdens was taken over fac
tories erected. and for time British smokers
enjoyed cheap prices. while the big trusts lost
money in cutting them. While the consumers of
tobacco looked on complacently, however. the to-
bacco companies decided it was bad business alto
gether, and came to understanding.
Though the American Tobacco Company paid out
than $5OOOo00 during the war. It did not lose
in the long run, the Imperial company took over
Ogden's Limited for Fl. .217 900 and added f1500,-
600 for the good will. With the exception of f450
600, payment taken by the American Tobacco
Company in securities OF the Imperial company
Mr. Harris said that later the American company
disposed Of all its holdings in the Imperial company
except $3.50, coo of common stock This amount
said Mr.. Harris. was only per cent of the total
Mr.. Harris and James B. Duke. president OF the
American Tobacco Company. are directors of the
Imperial company. Mr.. Walters one Of the Eng
| lsh directors owns some shares in the American
corporation but outside of these the Imperial in
terests stock in the American company
The American corporation has the larger interest
/ in the British-American Tobacco Company, which
was formed after the English and American rivals
decided to be friends. 1t holds two-thrds of the
stock and the Imperial company one-third- Mr.
! Harris said however. that. OF his corporaton's
holdings. 81 100000 OF stock held by employees
! of the company.
Tho taking of testimony will he resumed on Mon
I daz
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
REFORM MISSION BOARD CHANGE.

change has just been made in the official force
OF the board OF domestic missions Of the Reformed
1hDrch in America by the election Of two new
secretaries and by a readjustment of the secre-
taries duties. This board has heretofore had a
corresponding and field secretary. and it has now
"seloec upon a corresponding and an Office secre-
tary, so that the former the more important OF the
Two officials will be enabled 10 be out among the
CHURCHES and missions OF the denomination. The
oihee secretary viii be placed in charge of the
business administration of the board and viii have
charge OF its New York headquarters.
An choosing is new officials the board selected two
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23

morrow. Mr.. Wicker has just completed a series
meetings lasting FIVE Weeks with the Baptist
churches Of Germantown. Penn. where he met
with great success.
Mr.. Wicker is a Southerner, educated at Rich
nond College and the Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary. For several years he occupied large
pastorates. He has always been marked by self
sacrificing devotion TO his work and clear direct
eloquent preaching Mrs Wicker, well as her
husband is a singer. and their duets add greatly
70 the charm OF Afr. Wicker's Gospel meetings.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23

young men. of them being laynan The
heN' Iohn Brownee voorhees, was made corre-
spoHulhg secretary. and resigns New York pastor
ale 10 accept the position. He was graduated
tIoNh ule Reformed Church Seminary at New
nrUhs"ick n. j.. eight years ago. The new Office
secretary is William r. Demarest. who has been
loi TWO years the treasurer Of the board and for
NUMBER Of years has been closely identified with
movements in this denomination These officials
are 10 take up their new work on December l.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
GENERAL ITEMS OF THE WEEK.

AZ the West End Presbyterian Church the special
fall revival services were begun on Wednesday
night and will continue nightly throughout the
~. +1vo weeks DR. Munhall. Of Philadelphia,
will preach and Professor Lowe will sing. Special
MONDAY meetings will be held in the Old FIRST
Church, 18th street and Fifth avenue Dr. Nun
hall will speak and Professor Lowe VIII sing Inc
first half-hour will be song service Dr. MUM
t,am iii haein speaking promptly at 1870 p. m.
These meetings are especially designed for business
men and women and young people
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23

Frankfort. Ky, Nov. 22--The Court of Appeals
to-day affirmed the consolidated bank cases
of n. W. Hager Auditor Of State, against the
First National Bank of Lexington. The action in
volved the taxation of every national bank in the
state The court upholds the constitutionaty of
the act OF 1906 requiring the assessment for taxa
ucn OF the par value of the capital stock surplus
and undivided profits Of ne tonal banks and not
exempting the money converted into government
bonds
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
EVANGELIST COMING TO BROOKLYN.
The Rev. DR.. John J. Wicker at Sumner
Avenue Baptist Church.

The Rev. John J. Wicker. evangelist is to
assist the Rev DR.. Robert N. Green, pastor OF the
Sumner Avenue Baptist Church, OF Brooklyn, in
special meetings for several weeks. beginning to-
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
e G R POND REFUNDING PLAN.
To Be Extended Five Years at o Fer Gent
Interest Rate.

,,to nIan decided upon for refunding the H4ooooO
arst mortgage per cent bonds OF The Csflau@
Southern Railway Company which in@'uLe 90
2o" ,aoe vas announced last night Under
-, LIN the bonds are TO be extended Tor hVe
years until January l. 1913, with interest at @ the
@ Se1.s =. er cent a year. which the Michigan Gems
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23

U. P. SELLS STOCKS; BUYS RECEIPTS.
The Union Pacific has recently been selling parts
OF IT'S holdings OF stock Of the St Paul. the North
ern Pacific and tho Great Northern and has been
buying against these sales of full paid shares sub
scription receipts for the stock of the respective
companies. a rather wide discrepancy exists be
tween the market quotations OF the part paid GER
tifcates and the full paid stock and it this fact
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23

At the New York Presbyterian Church, seventh
a1enue and 12sth street, the churches Of Harlem
will hold a union service Thanksgiving Day at
1870 A. m The Rev. DR.. Frederick Lynch pastor
OF Pilgrim Congregational Church. will preach the
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
West End PRESBYTERIAN Church,

Amsterdam ave. and 105th ST.
Rev. A. EDWIN KEIGWIN. ID. D.. Pastor
Rev. J. GARLAND HAMMER. Assistant Pastor.
Services at IL a. and D. m
The Pastor viii be assisted at both services by
Rev DR.. MUNTIALL. of Philadelphia
Seats for students until beginning OF service
WEST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
on 42d st. between 5th and 9Th
- RAv. ANTHONY H EVANS. D. d.. Pastor,
breaches At II Q. and .. N.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
NATIONAL BANK TAX UPHELD.

which would make the operation profitable for tn
Union Pacific.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
Surrogates Notices.

Surrogates' Notices.
IN PITRsJ1ANCE OF AN ORDER OF HON ABDT1e
Ssns against Gusisvs SehireT. Of the County
ToucSeTs thereof 10 SUBSCRIBERS their place of
transacting business az the once OF essrs Rowland.
MsW YORK on or before the 10Th DAY OF april next "
pa.ed New York, the 9Th day OF October. 1901
GRACE NJ SCHIRMER.
WINTHROP 1. ROGERS
Administrators g 2 4.
ROWLAND. MURRAY PRENTICE.
Attorneys for Administrators
% New York
0TTISGFR CI.ARA.-IN PURSUANCE OF An
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sons having claims against Ottnger late OF ths
ro,nrv OF deceased present with
sotinE business. viz. 90 wall street Borough OF
Manhattan City. before April sth. 1905
MARX OTTINGER. Executor
street SATHn BafSush MaRhaa 9F York; e % wan
IN PURSUANCE OF AN oRbER OF HON. ABNEE
Work Noiiee Is hereby given to all persons haSss
claims against Archibald Turner. late Of the County
vouchers thereof 70 the subscriber. her place %
transactIng business at the Sifee o. ,soa ~ Foel
city OF York. before the 25th day Of April
Dated New York. the 10Th day Of October. 1907.
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New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
School Agency.
Musical.

SSUBLET MUSIC STUDIO FOR TEACHING OR
- practice. Address +. CRAWFORD. Duryea's" 300
West 72d
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23

snecisl musical service will begin tomorrow
or+srroon AZ O'Clock under the direction Of War
rem r Hedden. in the Church Of the Incarnation
Madison avenue and S5th street, the Rev. William
NJ Grosvenor rector. The programme VIII be as
follows:
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
instruction.
For Young Ladies-City.

Kindergarten. Primary Trainins-New York Froebs
Normal and DR.. Earles Collegiate Prep. School for
SO W. Goth. Incorporated Institute Scholarships
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23

RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS
Religious meetings. II a
East 18th st and Rutherford Place. Manhattan. al
SchermerPorn ST. and Boerum Place Brooklyn.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23

PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. s6th St. Amster
dam ave.-Preaching by Pastor. Rev Or. A$SOS I
ATTERBCRY. II a 2 m.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Oh

129th ST. Seventh ave
Rev. CHARLES L GOODELL. D. D. Pastor
Preaching at 10:45 a. m. by Pastor.
I43 m, Special Thanksgiving Musical Service address
by Pastor
thanksgiving Day services at II a. m Bshop FOW-
LER presiding. Rev. HUGH BLACK OF London will
preach. Vested choirs sing
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Southbury.

MrssWaltersWarner, who had not seen her father since she was eight years old but has been looking for him f'or for son some time finally located him in the Soldiers home at Noroton .and went there to see him. His name is Char, les Baldwin and is now "A years old and she had not seen him since he went It to the front in the time of the, Civil war, The meeting was a very happy one for both the father and daughter as both had about given up even seeing each other again. MT Baldwin, al though so very feeble, was able to vis- it his daughter here, at Thanksgiving time and also called on other old friends. MT Baldwin is remembered by some of the older people of the town and if his health is spared hopes to vls it his daughter and other friends here again n.the near future.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
The NewtoWn Bee
Long Hill.
PERSONAL. CHAT.
sewtor n. Friday. November 3. lUg,

Mrs Judd of Bridgeport. who has been visiting her sister in New Mill ford, returned and Is yisltlng her sis ter, Mrs Mae smith.
 Mrs Robert Slalnes and son. and Mrs Herbert Clark are visiting In Bethel.
 Mir and Mrs Fred Maltenheim of Botsford spent Saturday with Mrs Mat tenheim's children.
 Mr and Mrs 4. Rohse of New York. who are visiting Mir and Mrs Freeman Il. Eastman. went to Bridgeport on Saturday to have an operation per. formed by Dr Rosen on Mrs Rohse's throat.
 Wallace Hill spent Saturday and Sun day in Bridgeport.
 Miss Ada Jennings spent Monday night In Bridgeport the guest of Mir and Mrs George Jennings,
 Charles Sutherland has moved his family from the house owned by MT Young to Monroe. where he has a large contract for the Coe Brass Co.
 William Me Donough. proprietor of the hermitage garage in New York City. recently visited his cousin. NJ. J. Nc Donough.
 Mrs Chester Emack. Miss Eleanor Hoyt. was visitor here on Monday.
 Robert J. Tyrrell came from the Soldiers Home at Noroton on Monday for visit with his mother and sisters.
 Claude Pendleton. engineer for the Concrete Block and Construction Co.,. has resigned his position here and talk en q position in New York City.
 John Beach. the popular station agent at Trumbull. is receiving con- gratulatiors on the arrival of daugh- ter at his home. Saturday.
 M. J. McDonough. the popular rail- road agent. who was i'll for several days. is on duty again.
 We have q big stock of Christmas and other candies. mixed nuts. Malaga grapes. dates. figs. sweet Florida or anges. in fact everything to fill your Christmas order. Leave your order at our store. We guarantee satisfaction. 1.-The Cheap Cash Grocery, Robert Staines, proprietor.
 Twenty lbs granulated sugar, Sl; Christmas candy. Ribbon and broken. 10 c per lb.. pop corn and pop corn balls, 10c per dozen; oranges and grapes, etc., for Christmas. Come in and get our prices and see how much you can save by trading at w. N. Hurd's, The Long Hill store.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
New Milford.
St JOHNS NOTES.

St JOHNS NOTES.
 Members of the church iourneyed to Chestnutland. Monday in seach of lau- rel to decorate the church with at Christmas and secured four loads.
 The work of ting the greens -com- menced, Tuesday evening in the Parish house and will continue each evening until finished.
 The St Johns Guild supper and sale was great success.
 A RECTOR CALLED.
 Rev Mir Riddle, assistant rector of St Johns church, Waterbury, has been called to the rectorship of All Saints Memorial church.
 Charles Planz, the barber, is laid up with a severe cold.
 M. w. Hill has been confined to his home with an attack of grip.
 For refreshing glass of soda water with pure syrupS call at the drug store Of Albert Evitts <
 When driving into New Milford to trade, the sheds at the store of Ackley, Hatch & Marsh will be found conven- tent, while this firms large stock of groceries, meat and feed will be found attractive to economical buyers. x
 F. E. Soule has the sole agency for New Milford for the Buck Cigar.
 Druggist w. N. Noble is offering a complete line of the famous Wallace confections.
 D. McMahon, the popular tailor, has a good line of shoes, guaranteed to wear and stand the storm. A line of stylish hats just received. Also some han, some winter caps. Good values in mems trousers. <
 Miss L. E. Spatcher in the United Bank building is showing the latest and up-to-date styles in fall and winter millinery. A cordial invitation is ex- tended to the ladies of New Milford and surrounding towns to inspect the new hats.
 R. w. L. Wendt, the jeweler, is located in the Andrews block, opposite the Bank building.
 G. B. Schiappacasse offers Christmas candy at Sc per poun at wholesale 1; 15c pound at retail or two pounds for 25c.
 It will interest you to call and see those white feeced lined robes at the store of Frank Evitts. They are just the thing for zero weather.
 Christmas shopping at w. G. Bar tou's, New Milford, is delight.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Stepney.
PERSONAL CHAT.

Thomas F. Nc Dermott has new grocery wagon, bought of A. M. Bris- COG 6 Son.
 J. T. Eastwood and daughter, Miss Ida, attended the funeral of relative in Brewsters on Saturday last. making the trip in Charles Gilbert's auto mobile.
 Miss Bert Bennett of Bridgeport has been recent guest of her sister, Mrs P. J. Reitter.
 Frederick Tousey is substituting on Route IA for Frederick Sears. who is taking two weeks rest.
 Mrs Horace Osborne of Millerton, N. Y, spent few days, last week, in Tashua, the guest Of MT and Mrs H. E. Logan.
 E. B. Rawlins and family of Wor- cester, Mass. and Mrs Harriett Can field of Newtown were guests, last week, of MT and Mrs Wallace B., Da- wis.
 Bradley or Rogers axes stand the test. We also have some good buck saws. New invoice of coarse salt for packing pork. -[Stephen French, at the Depot.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Look for The Auction Flag.
Sonnenberg Piano Co. 1056 Main St., Bridgeport, Conn.

 Manicure sets, Engagement rings, Rogers silver ware, Rich, cut glass, Initials engraved, Tea sets, glod lined, Thimbles, Watches, Hatpins' 5andbags' Ink stands, Lockets, Locket, chains.
 New Milford. See first letter of each line.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13

may delivered person. No oral bids will be received sold the highest bidder and delivered 1reot charge Connecticut Auction closes Dec 2l not as represented at Bid All bids confidential
 like exchange value anditw will be taken in trade
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13

Merry Merry Christmas Every one will buy Rings and gems and bracelets Rich cut glass, not high. Ink stands too I'll sell you, That will please you we'll. Tea Sets, goldlined thumbles, Watches, Standard time to tell Hatpins, brooches, for the
 ladies, Initials all quite grand, Lockets too so pretty. Latest things on hand.
 New Milford. See first letter of each line.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
G. ". FAIRCHILD & SONS Jewellers. Importers, 097 Main St., Cor. P. o. Arcade,
 BRIDGEPORT.
BEDDING.

NEDUlNUs
 -
 HOLIDAY SLIPPERS. You will find nice assortment at French's. Bethel. TRADE AT FRENCH'S. BETHEL for your holiday goods,. Store full of useful gifts.
 TRADE IN BETHEL. Bring your lists to French's first and see all the goods you can buy in Bethel.
 HOLIDAY HANDKERCHIEFS. The largest and best assortment in
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Whats in a Name?

Nothing unless it stands for some thing. Fairchild has stood since 1865 the Super ative always backed the Fairchild guarantee. Anything to re- main stationary in this world must go ahead. This parapox means that to be fixture fn the business world one must keep moving; business to grow old must forever have new things.
 Christmas is almost here. Your gifts easily selected here. Remember it will be of the best quality, of exclu- sive design, but always at the lowest possible price. No pocketbook teo small, none too large but will find ex- pression to fit ia our wonderful Holi- day stock. Everything in the jewelry and kindred lines.
 At the sign of the chimes.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-08-15
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The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-08-15

Every First and Third Tuesdays in each month, we
will run private sleeper from Chicago and Kansas
City to Amarillo, leaving Chicago6 p m, Tuesdays,
Galesburg l1:45 p. m. Kansas City, Wednesday, a.
m: Topeka 1890 p m: Newton 6 p. m; Wichita
D. M. Wellington 9 p. m; Amarillo Thursday 10 a.
m Join us on one of these excursions. Buy your
ticket via. the Santa Fee Road
Again thanking you we are yours for business
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-08-15

In our New Home
in the KilbOurn-
Thompson building
on Polk street we
are now located.
Here we will have
Ample Room to
handle our large
and rapidly in
creaSing business.
VII OeAA SNASS
cramped quarters
to our large and
spacious new
rooms, is a move
we have patiently
waited for and
now appreciate ("