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The Newtown bee., 1907-01-11
LODGE NEWS,

Installation of the following officers took place at the regular meeting of the Order of Eastern Star here last Friday evening: Mrs Edith Foster, worthy matron; c. H. Taylor, worthy patron; Mrs Charles Jennings, con- conductress: Mrs s. Foster, secretary; Miss Belle Albion, chaplain; Miss Alice Stocking, Adah; Mrs A. c. Furbush, Esther; Mrs c. H. Taylor. Martha. Mrs Taylor, Grand Adah, acted as in- stalling officer and Miss Albion as Marshall. Mrs Gilbert. matron of the sister lodge of Ridgefeld was visitor at this in stallation Refreshments were served after the business.
 Seth Parketon returned on New Years day from San Francisco.
 Miss Beatrice Jennings in New York Oity over Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1907-01-11
MIDDLEBURY.
GRANGE WORK.

A good time at the Grange on next week Tuesday night, January Is. The fourth degree will be conferred on 8 class and the officers for the ensuing year will be installed by Worthy State Overseer Peck from Bristol. Let all the patrons be present. A supper will be served at the close of the meeting.
 There are quite a number Of cases of grip about town.
The Newtown bee., 1907-01-11

International stock and poultry food an the International remedies for horses an cattle, At Taylor, Curtis & Co.'S
The Newtown bee., 1907-01-11

The Ladies Missionary society of the Con gregAtional church at their annual meeting Tuesday. elected the following officers: Pres idenr, Mrs R. E. Danforths vice president Mrs A. 0. Moore; secretary and treasurer Mrs A. J. Smith.
The Newtown bee., 1907-01-11
BETHLEHEM.

Attorney A. P. Hayes was with bis parents Sunday
 Miss Dora A Bless is again wiih her friends, the O. B. GrAham's. in West Haven
 Mrs I. D. Dayton has been for some days caring for her sister, Mrs Prichzrd. of Water
The Newtown bee., 1907-01-11
LONG HILL.


CLOSE CALL FROM AN ACCIDENT.
 What came nearly being serious accident occurred, Wednesday, just south of the Long Hill station, when the 11.33 can train ran into the trunk of a large hemlock tree at what is known as the south switch. The tree was growing on the bluff about 15 feet above and to the west or the track, ana was broken off by the wind and whirled to the tracks below. The part lying across the tracks was about 40 feet long and fully Is inches through. The engine struck the tree and pushed it to the west side of the track, going about 100 yards before stopping. It took about half an hour to clear the track so the train could proceed. The engine and cars looked as though they were decorated for the holidays, so numerous were the branch es which were hanging from them It was about 200 or 300 feet south ot this spot where the great wreck o1 September 30, 1901, occurred.
The Newtown bee., 1907-01-11

SoC EACH. Full size counterpanes, regular Sl quality, at French's, Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1907-01-11
SHERMAN

F. G. Barlow is on the sick list, con- fined to the house with the grip.
 Mrs Electia Barnum of New York City is boarding with Mrs NJ. Jay Briggs at ''The Pines.'
The Newtown bee., 1907-01-11

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
 Take Laxative Promo Quinins Tab eta. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. U. W. Groves sig AAture is on each box. 3ka.
The Newtown bee., 1907-01-11
BANTAM.
MRS L. c. HOTCHKIsS.

Mrs l.. c. Hotchkiss, who has not been we'll for some months, died at her home, January 4. The bereaved fam fly have the deepest sympathy of the entire community.
The Newtown bee., 1907-01-11

kodol Dyspepsia Cure
 DI0ests what you cat
The Newtown bee., 1907-01-11
THE METHODIST CHURCH.

Next Sunday. January 13, services will be conducted by Rev w. E. Patchin.
The Newtown bee., 1907-01-11
HUNTINGTON.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Norz

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
 The week of prayer will be observed in the Congregational church by spec ial meetings Wednesday and Friday evenings and Thursday afternoon.
 The Y. P. s. o. E. held social and debate, last Tuesday evening, which was very pleasant.
 According to the annual report ot the Congregational Sunday school, which was read by the secretary, Charles EtZel, last Sunday, the school, including; Home Department members, numbers over hundred and closes the year with SIP in the treasury and all supplies paid for until April l.
The Newtown bee., 1907-01-11
WhOLES ALE MARKET.

wHoLssA2 - 0uorArIoss FURNISHED BY RuCE
 DARLING. BRIDGEPORT.
The Newtown bee., 1907-01-11
Waists.

 price FineI F1oor.D
The Newtown bee., 1907-01-11
WOmen's Skirts.

Black Navy and Mixtures Sale price sl 50.
 Black, Navy and Gray Skirts that were 8 Q5 Ss Black Dress Skirts that were sT.50- Sale price et
The Newtown bee., 1907-01-11
REDDING.

S5C EACH
The Washington times., 1907-01-31

on The inside, who claim 10 know All
me facts Of the case. It Is believed that
the Presidents inclination to throw over
an consideration OF the tenders made rs
private firms ana have the task under
taken by the Government is due largely
70 the fact that lie realizes what "A
plum there is in the job even al W. }.
oliFeEs figures The risk is small. 90
SAID "A prominent contractor today.
flNe millions Of dollars would swing
me whole thing In the frst place the
Government pays the labarers employed
hy the contractor every month II fur
nlshes all the machinery required in the
work. except hand tools. and keeps the
machinery ia order Every year the
contractor receives from the Govern
ment the percentage ne has bid on the
amount that las been expended during
the previous twelve months,
Taking divers bid OF 81 per cent as
a basis upon which 90 form an estimate
OF tie plum tEere is ia the job. 10 is
easy 10 see where he will receive be-
tween 100000 and xl20D. 90.
when Jle proposition 10 give the
work out 10 private bidders was FIRST
considered the intention was TO invite
fiat offers Tor the entire construction oi
the canal But tEe officials soon dis
covered that there was no contracting
firm on earth able 10 furnish or COM
mlnd the capital 10 carry it through
The Washington times., 1907-01-31
Cruel Bill in Texas
Aimed at Grass Widows
Would Deprive Them of the Right to Re-
marry Until One Year After New Divorce
Had Been Granted.

AUSTIN. Texas. Jan. d.-A bill has
been offered BY Senator smith and al
ready favorably considered by the COM
mittee on judiciary affairs OF Texas that
VIII have the effect. II passed. of pro-
vtding against Temarriage in the State
or residence in the State after remaT-
riage In the event the discOuntenanced
ceremony is performed within one year
after judgment is entered severing the
original matrimonial bonds. Upon a
proper showing divorce may not be made
final for an indahnite period OF time
The measure also provides that all "a
vorces be absolutely public in their char
acter. with complete records OF all testi-
mony taken and so fled as 10 he ae-
cessihle TO any one.
With this bill a law OF Texas a couple
may secure the annuiment OF marriage
without further restrictions than now
imposed, but In the hearing OF the case
The Washington times., 1907-01-31

the evidence viii be transcribed In open
court and every paper filed viii 80
preserved for reference.
IN the event the allegations appear to
the court TO warrant separation, a judg-
ment nisi may be entered by which the
pair are formally separated. as at
present
The judgment nisi. however. cannot be
made final Tor one year. and If during
that time representation Is made by any
person calculated 10 indicate a disregard
o. the regulation. the final decree may
be definitely postponed
In the event that one or the other OF
the parties 10 the proceeding marry in
another State within the prescribed time
ana then re-entef Texas they are subject
10 criminal prosecution for a felony and
may be confined, upon conviction ia the
state penitentiaTy.
TINS act is proposed. as the author
explains. 10 ouer It's curb 10 the alarm
ing increase IN divorce actions. said 10
represent nothing more than "a desire ~
one or both parties 10 marry anothe~.
The Washington times., 1907-01-31

them all they have asked for. but shah
continue delivering.
Five More Cars Started.
Further on Leeds situation Have FIVE
more cars on way CT Of Carmen. $50
miles east OF Leeds
Regarding Milton situation. With two
exceptions, during January they had
mail every day except Sunday prior 10
the sd. on that day storm tied up line
for two days, and We were able 10 OPP
crate only as far as Park River branch.
No open train with mail will undoubted-
~ 20 through today, followed by fuel
special. one car for Milton, two cars
for Plsek, one for Park River. one Tor
Hannah. two for Inkster. three for
Langdon, and two for Osna Brook.
All four kilograms were signed /. W.
Hll.
The Washington times., 1907-01-31
BATTLESHlP RHODE ISLAND
HELD PRISONER BY STORM

NEWPORT. r. l.. Jan. Si.-The
battleship Rhode Island. which left the
Charleston Navy Yard. is stormbound
just of the Brentons Reef Lghtship.
waiting for an opportunity 10 come into
this harboF.
A heavy suOWst0rm outside makes
navigation hazardous. and Commander
Bowman has sent "A wireless message
stating that he viii remain outside until
the storm abates.
The Washington times., 1907-01-31
0VERSTUDY WRECKS MIND
OF A HARVARD OARSMAN

BOSTON. Mass. Jan. Ills mind
weakened by oveTstudy IN preparing
for his midyear examinations, Kari
SnedelIer a prominent oaTsman OF Har-
ward University. membc~ OF the class
OF 0S, and son OF the Rev. DR.. Snedeker.
OF Detroit. Mich, was removed from
his rooms at IA Gray's Han. 70 the Nc
Lean Insane Asylum, al Waverly.
The Washington times., 1907-01-31
WEST VIRGINIA HOUSE
KILLS GRAFT RESOLUTION

CHARLESTON. w. Va, Jan. 81
Supporters OF the administration in the
house defeated the resolution offered by
Captain Dillard for the Investigation of
charges against the university, the agri-
cultural experiment station, and the Ge-
illogical Survey.
The resolution charged that money
had been misappropriated by all these
institutions.
The Washington times., 1907-01-31
STUDENT is KIDNAPPED
BY ACID THROWERS

ALTON. Wis, Jan. 3l--After throw
ing sulphurie acid into e banquet hall
that had been darkcned by the cutting
OF electric wires and severely burning
five OF a party OF Is Lawrence UniveT-
sity students - a hotel AT kaukauna,
twenty KRukauna hoodlums kidnapeG
Leland Nye. and were applying a coat
of tar 10 him when Interrupted By police
men and Sye's fellOW-students.
The Washington times., 1907-01-31
SURVEYORS EXAMINATION
FOR PHILIPPINE SERVICE

Examinations TO nj thirty vacancies
in the position OF surveyor. al 81 400 a
year. IN the Philippine service. viii be
held BY the Civil Service Commission
on February q. Examinations will also
be held on March 10 MI vacancies Ia
engineering positions for the Indian
service, ranging from $40 20 ssle a year.
The Washington times., 1907-01-31
CONSTABLE FALLS DEAD
AFTER CHASING THIEF

YORK, Pa, Jan. 5l.-Andfew ]. He'd
rick. an aged constable OF Stewards
town, this county, died suddenly under
the excitement incident 10 a chase after
horse thief. and lynching of the thief
was only aVerted by the protection ar
market. Nd. where the man was cap
tured
The Washington times., 1907-01-31
FOR NEW YORK,S BLIND.

New York city annually pays So Ga
gold. in one payment. 10 every blind
person who has been "a year a resident
OF the metropolis and who has not been
an occupant of a city institution curing
that time.
The Washington times., 1907-01-31
LOCAL MENTION.
Hotel johnson Cafes.

We are still AZ deserving the Finest
Lynnhaven, ChsTrystons and York River
Oysters and ell kinds Of choice Sea Food
and New York Meats Service a la carte.
Noon lunch aud table d hote dinner.
The Washington times., 1907-01-31
The Homes in Which ~Malt" Bread

is used become more numerous every day.
Order Il for your table II you want % be
certain Of purity and highest nOurishins
value. Specify Schneider al your grocer >
The Washington times., 1907-01-31
Half Pound Box of Candy Free

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2.
with EVERY POUNDof Csc candles sold
This offer only for Saturday, our 18th an
niversary. GEO. b. SHEETZ. + and I1th
The Washington times., 1907-01-31
POWDER ExpLopEs IN NINE.

MARION. H.. Jan. Shy an explo-
sion OF powder IN the Johnson City and
Big Muddy Coal mine al Johnson CITY
five men We're killed and eleven hurt.
The Washington times., 1907-01-31
Rubber Stamps, 10 Cents Per Line.

Seals. Stencils. Badges. Brass Checks.
Herman Baumgarten Co. IA 10th 81. nv.
The Washington times., 1907-01-31

has been conditionally awarded 10 Air.
oliver. This is not so. No decision has
been made even that the contract will be
awarded TO any OF the bidders. Mr..
divers bid was so hopelessly defective
that IL could not be even considered, ana
time was given him to complete "a ia
shape that will enable Il 10 receive con-
slderatiou. III Il is put into such shape
ID will be considered, together with tie
bid already made by the Gillespie Nc
Arthur combination, which may itself
be altered, and then, whichever bid,
after the most careful examination,
seems most advantageous may be taken
or both bids rejected and the canal be
constructed under the direct supervision
OF the Government In such such case
the Government would, wherever IL
chose, use contractors simply as agents
The real object in contracting the work
Is IA have assembled a large number
Of the best specialists in each class of
work, and the prime consideration win
be the ability and fitness shown in q
variety OF directions by the men making
the bid
The President and the commission
would not even consider a bid OF merel 3
one or two men. The work is already
going We'll. over half a million cubic
yards we're taken out OF the Culebga
cut in January, and the amount being
taken out is steadily Increasing"
Thinks Oliver Win Land.
Messrs. Oliver and Stevens were IN
conference last night and today with
numerous advisors and financial men
of Washington. New York. and other
cities. Alexander If. Stewart. OF the
contracting ana financial firm OF James
n, Stewart * CO.. OF New York. who
came 20 Washington Tuesday with his
/ brother. J. c. Stewart, ia the hopes OF
| forming a combination with Mr. oliver
returned TO his home last night. when
he realized that a deal had been denn-
| Iteiy closed between Mr.. oliver and MI
| Stevens. Prior 10 his departure. Mr
/ Stewart declined 10 talk about the Te-
suits Of his conference with Mr.. Oliver
! or the new combination, saving lac had
1 perfect confidence ia Mr. divers abil-
I ity TO swing the deal, IL once be landed
/ u, and he did not wish 10 embaTTass
him ia any way.
II think AIR. oliver vii eventually gel
/ tile contract he said; although ] an
not exactly certain what this --latest
stand OF the administration forecasts
Z he VIII he able 60 obtain all the imam
| cial backing that 81 required 70 carry
out the terms Of the contract.
! The risks taken by the contractor
/ seem to be large and his terms are un
/ dOubtedly quite reasonable. The timi
[ for the completion of the canal and IA,
! total cost are 10 be determined in ad
/ vance by commission not vet appoint
/ ed. and upon this commissions decision
I rests the fate Of the contractor. YOl
I see, il is a precariOus situation, al
1 every contractor and finanCi5r mus
I realize when man or combination o.
I men must give a bond OF $1,000 JJ Il
/ carry out conditions not Yet known
/ iu other words, he puts up g. 600, %
/ against the opportunity OF earning
/ gross. about sl0,e40 COO at tremendou.
/ expense. in six 10 eight years time. Il
| isn't question OF picking up a FEY
1 millions by any means"
The Washington times., 1907-01-31
Keep You Warn,
COAL Call CoaII

Best coal and wood. Lowest prices. Il. J.
< II. {. Grace. 4th s 7 ne. Phone z sss.
The Washington times., 1907-01-31
In the Family Circle "ROyaI pilssn"

is a universal favorite- A light beer
that's heslthful as well as delicious. For
case phone ". 436. Abner-Drury Brew. Co.
The Washington times., 1907-01-31
S. A. Birch = Co, 9Th snd K SITS. n z,

Fuel contractors: best anthracite coal
thoroughly screened; prompt delivery.
Phone East 5Is.
The Washington times., 1907-01-31
ROOSEVELT GETS
COAL RUSHED TO
THE NORTHWEST
President and Commits
Sioner Knapp Stir the
Hill Railroads to Re-
Iieve Suffering.

President Roosevelt. as result OF
msistenI appeals that have been pour
ing in upon him from towns IL Mime
sofa and North Dakota as well as else
where along the lines OF the Hll sys-
TEN OF railroads. has again taken
hand In the effort TO relieve suffering
caused by the extreme cold IN ihal sec
ton, the snCFtage OF fuel, the incapac-
ity OF the roads 10 keep trains running
regularly. ana other causes.
The President has 'been assured that
conditions are right now worse than
they have been al any previous time this
season. and that suffering Is more gen
erai ana severe. AS q result OF the In
formation that has been reaching him
be called iD Chairman Knapp. or The
Interstate Commission, and Instructed
him 10 use every possible pressure that
fhe commission could employ 10 induce
the railroads 10 devote al energies 10
relieving tho Immediate needs OF the
towns which have been making COM
plants.
BOmbarding Railroads.
Following the conference with the
President. Chairman Knapp got the
working force Of the commission busy.
and a new bombardment OF the rail-
road onicials with pungent kilograms
was set on foot. These are bringing
replies today. in which the railroad
people explain conditions and describe
the great efforts they claim 10 bs max
ing 20 get trains through the snow
drifts and get food and fuel to suffer
ing communities. Conditions are ad-
mltted 90 be very bad, especially on
some OF the branches,
The following dispatches were received
10y Chairman Knapp from ST. Paul to-
day.
Further on MaXhass situation. VIII
run twelve cars company coal Up tina
branch today two for Upham. Gne for
Deep. two for NeWburEh, ana seven
for MaNbass. Also sending two cars
company coal 20 Condo and one 70
SOurls. GA passenger train Ehis after
noon.
Have Just been talking with Leeds by
wire Delivered them one car coal on
2StL. two ON -9th. and two today. Three
OF these were furnished from railroad
cOmpauy's supply Have more on way
DO not think mayor Is Justified - stat
ing We are hauling other commodities
through Leeds and negiecting Leeds
Principal movement Is coal and food
supplies although We are urged by all
other shippers TO get their freight for
ward. Our advice IS have delivered
The Washington times., 1907-01-31

Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra at
NY, ave and 18th 81 4. 4dFes. Prop
The Washington times., 1907-01-31
Contractors See
Choice Plum in
Canal Building

The statement credited to a member of
the firm Of James NJ. Stewart * Co
that the hazard of taxing the Panama
canal contract was graf and the re-
ward small is not so regarded by those
The Washington times., 1907-01-31
Presidents Plan Is Plain.

The Presidents latest stand on the
question was made plain in the following
statement given out from the White
House last night Is Secretary Loeb.
Reports in the papers seem to in
dicate a belief that the canal contract
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
IMPOSING BAPTISM
 OF SPANISH HEIR Brilliant Picture in Richly Deco
 rated Chapel THE POWERS REPRtSENT TED Starting of Procession From Royal Apartments Is Announced by Royal
 Salute--Eleven Names
 Given Infant.
THE POWERS REPRESENTED

Madrid, May 1s.-The baptism of the heir to the Spanish throne. Pfnce AL fonso of the Asturias, who was born May 10 occurred in the private chapel of the palace here at noon today.
 The ceremonial at the baptism was even more imposing than that connected with the first presentation of the royal child. The chapel of the palace had been richly decorated for the occasion. In the center was the famous baptismal font of Santo Domingo de Guzman and before the high altar were two benches covered with gold embroidered tapestry for the spon- sors. The walls were hung with tapestries and decorated with the banners and in signa of the various royal orders or Spain. The starting of the procession from the royal apartments to the chapel was announced by a royal salute fired by a battery of artillery stationed in the court yard of the palace. The royal babe was carried In it's nurses arms, accompanied by the mistress of robes and escorted by Cardinal Rinaldini, rep resentlng the Pope, and was followed by the royal household, the King and the members of the royal family and the representatives of the foreign powers, including Prince Arthur of Connaught, representing King Edward; Prince Fred erick Leopold of Hohenzollern, in behalf of Emperor William Arch Duke Eugene of Austria, representing Emperor Francis Joseph, and the Duke of Oporto, the rep resentatiye of King Charles of Portugal
 Then came the ambassadors and minis ters to the court of Spain, the cabinet ministers and the great state function- aries and others.
 When all had reached their allotted places in the chapel, the halberdiers formed up around the walls, the mace bearers took up their positions at the doors and four kings at arms, stood around the font, the whole forming a brilliant color picture. The ceremony of giving the names to the royal child, AL fonso Pic Christine Eduardo Francisco Guillermo Carlos Enrique Eugene Fer nande Antonio, was only of short dura- tion, and after the usual prayers, the procession reformed and returned to the royal apartments. the child being taken back to her majesty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
SELLS MEXICANS
 FOR $1OO A HEAD
MRS. DOLORES GONZALES PUTS THEM ON THE BLOCK LIKE OTHER CATTLE, BUT DENIES THE CRIME OF PEoNAGE!

City of Mexico. May 1s-Mexican men are worth $100 a head when put upon the blocks and sold like other cattle, ac- cording to the declaration to the police of this city by Mrs Dolores Gonzales, who is now under arrest with several other alleged kidnapers.
 She mentioned one incident alone where twenty men were sent to the state of Vera Cruz some months past for whom she received $100 head.
 While admitting she has been selling at so much per head for some time, this woman and the others of the accused claim that contracts were signed by those sold in peonage, and that all the contracts were In legal form, and thus no crime has been committed.
 Despite the denial that crime has been committed, the judge has issued decree formally charging Dolores Gonzales De- mazono, Herlna Caledrone and Domingo Martinez with peonage. Those held have appealed the case, but notwithstanding this appeal each has been put in a prison cell in communicate for ten days.