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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-07-15
CHINESE
ABOLISH
IDOLS
Fire Joss From Chinatown Because
There Was No Money In Him

San Francisco, July 15.-Thls
week Chinatown will reclaim its
J own. In the old section back OF
J Portsmouth square, long the home
OF the most famous oriental colony
in the new world, a new Chinatown
has been built TO replace the old one
wiped out by the confagration. To-
day the exodus TO this new haven be-
gan and by the end OF the week all
OF the 1000 mandarins, merchants,
coolies and slaves will have deserted
their temporary quarters by the Oak
land water front and resumed their
old life in the Chinatown OF history.
New buildings have been erected 10
aocomodate the little army OF ASH
atlcs and life IN Chinatown will go
on much the same-except that there
VIII be no Joss houses. The new
home OF the heather ChInse Is god
less.
Gods don't payl" so declares
President Jow Doong Tarn OF the
Ming Yung association, wealthiest OF
the Chinese Six companies. Presi-
dent Jow Is famed In the empire for
his learning, having been professor
of literature and the classics In
Chinese university before coming 10
America. He declares that the Joss
he AnI oh
jects OF levity among all but the
most superstltious OF the Chinese ana
that their only excuse for existence
IA as money-making institutions,
They are no longer profitable.
Therefore. the gods must 90.
No more will the tourist be shock
ed by leerlng. fear inspiring idols,
with hideous, grinning faces set upon
squat. fat forms; foul images OF sin
settings OF dragon embroidered can
opies, with the constant drip OF
greasy candles and the slckly odors
OF punk and incense as Accompani- /.
ments Even the little niche OF wor-
ship set apart In the shops and stores !
for the god OF wealth has been abol-
ished, President Jow says:
Idol worships has never had the
approval OF intelligent. educated Chi
nese, either here or In the empire.
The Ming Yung association has de-
clded TO abolish all gods aud public
worship from its places OF business
simply because they are unprofiit-
able, Experience has concluslvely
shown that gods OF all kinds are not
good money-making propositions and
that they never give return for the
money invested In them nor for the
time spent In praying 90 them, 4,
Al our old Joss house, which was
destroyed by the fre, we made
small pront from the sale OF punk
and other altar curios 20 tourists.
The Christians were our principal
patrons, but now that the old China
town has heen destroyed aud Is re-
placed by a modernlsed one DO not
believe their custom will be sufficient
10 support a Joss house, san Fran
cisco Chinese are rapidly becoming ,
and now have little re-
sard for the religion OF their fathers
nor l might add, for any other. l
to not think there will ever be an
''hor Joss house In the city Gods
don't pay"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-07-15

Necessity may know no law, but Il
can put mp mighty strong argu-
ment.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27
Lonl Hul.
WHAT'S GOING ON.

Garfield Flathsrs killed two spring pofkefs. last week. which were dandies. One weighed 400 pounds and the other $50 pounds. Charles C. Keller and David Edmund butehered them for Mir Fathers,
 Mrs Charles G. Keller of Tashua. who has been confined to her house with bronchitis. is now improving and able to be out again.
 John Keller of Easton has taken a position with Mir and Mrs Garfield Fathers.
 Miss Ida Stainea and friend of Bridgeport spent Christmas day here. the guests of Mir and Mrs Robert Staines.
 We shall continue to furnish our cus- toners in 1908. the same as we have in the past. the best groceries and feed the market affords at the lowest prices. Call and see us and let us show you our goods and prices. Cheap Cash Grocery. Robert Staines. Proprietor.
 Fancy solid packed tomatoes i0c per can. Our best seeded and seedless rais- ins i3e per pound. Our old fashioned buckwheat flour makes fine pancakes and cannot be beat sold in any quan- tity you wish. We also have the pre- pared buckwheat in packages and the syrup to eat on your pancakes. Re- member we are the money saving store. [The Long Hill Store, W. N. Hurd, Proprietor.
 Keller & Edwards butchered. this week. the finest pair of pigs of the sea- son for E. G. Flather.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27
North Kent.
AA PERSONAL CHAT.

MT and Mrs Everett Thompson gave party to their friends, Thursday night. A grand good time was enjoyed by all. Barley s orchestra of New Mil ford furnished the music. There was also some fine singing that was appre- ciated.
 Mrs George Page went shopping to Bridgeport, last week.
 Miss Golda Hallock of New Milford was visiting at Carl Lorch's, Sunday.
 Alexander Noe, the veterinary den- list, of Ansonia, was in this place, last week, doing work for several parties.
 George Hall received word that his mother was very sick at East Kent, Saturday.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27
Pure Silver Gifts.

Bright and beautiful. these hand some articles of sterling silver are rarely attractive.
 Excellent time to choose of them is now before everybody is hurried and the throng of shoppers brings discom- fort instead of enjoyment.
 Brush and comb ets,-S3 to S6.75. Brush comb and mirror sets. -$7.50 to $l6.
 Military sets, -&.5O to s7.5C. Manicure sets-$1.50 to S9.
 Baby sets,-$l.25 and sl.50.
 Stationery sets,-$3.
 Hat bushes.-75c to $2.25.
 Rim brushes, ,-$l.25 to S2. Cloth brushes-$1.35 to S3.50.
 Bonnet brushes, -75c and S1.50. Whisk brooms, ,-50c to S2.
 Shaving brushes, ,-50c to S1.50. Puff jars, ,-75c to S5.7
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27
Bethlehem.
VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT.

VlLLAGC INIT hOV EM FIN l.
 A meeting of the Bethlehem Village Improvement society was held in the Congregational chapel on Tuesday evening, December IT, at 7.30 p. m. The constitution and bylaws of the so- ciety are as follows:
 Constitution:
 Article 1. The name of this society shall be the Bethlehem Village I'm provement society.
 Article 2. The purpose of the society is to make improvements in the vil- lage of Bethlehem, its streets, public grounds and public buildings and to stimulate spirit of pride in the beauty of the village and in the care and i'm provements of private grounds.
 Article 8. Any person may become a member of the society by payment of the dues as provided in the Bylaws.
 Article 4. The officers of the so- ciety shall consist of a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer; all so three executive committees, all to be elected by ballot at the annual meeting of the society.
 Bylaws.
 First. The president, vice president and secretary shall perform the duties usually required of such officers and the treasurer shall keep record of all moneys received and disbursed and shall pay out money or order of the majority of the executive committee.
 Second. The property and affars of tn s society shall be managed by the executive committee. They shall con- sist of all the officers of the society and shall convene at the call of the president.
 Third. The annual meeting of the society shall be held the second Tues day in January. Special meetings may be called at any time by the president, and he shall call a speclal meeting upon written request of not less than five members. Notice of time and place of meeting shall be given to all members by the secretary.
 Fourth. The membership fee of the society hall be one dollar for men and fifty cents for ladies; payable at time of joining and hereafter the same sums payable yearly in advance4at the time of the annual meeting.
 Fifth. Members upon the failure to comply with the conditions set forth in the constitution and Bylaws may be stricken from the membership roll by order of the executive committee.
 Sixth. All methods for raising mon- ey must first be approved by the ex- ecutive committee before being acted upon by the society.
 Seventh. These Bylaws may be altered or repealed at any meeting of the society by a two-thirds vote of the members present.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

Ink wells, -95c to $1.50. Nail polishers, -50c to $2.25. Scissors. embroidery. or .manicure,- Soc to $l.50.
 Vanity bags and purses .75 to $10. Powder puffs,-39c. Shoe hooks. files, shoe horns. tooth brushes. nail brushes, tooth brush jars, . Cream jars, cuticle knives, tray bells, nail brushes, tooth brushes, shoe horns, shoe hooks, files, blotters. stocking darners, bag tags, penholders, -50c. Sewing sets, s,-$1.25
 Soap boxes, -$3.
 Thimbles. -25c to $1.75. Match safes. s.-75c to.$3.5O. Baby rattles. -E5c. R Key rings. s.-75c. 'ra rn. TT; Fe Knives. -s1.2 25 and $1.5O. n. Pressing combs, -25c to Sl.5O. -
 Center. Ifront.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27
Lyons Plains.
WHAT'S GOING ON.

Mrs Abby Jane Williams has moved to Valley Forge with her granddaugh- ter, Mrs Beers.
 Clifford Williams has left the employ of c. E. Patchen and is working for MT Mills in Easton.
 Mrs Philip Gerhardt is on the sick list again.
 Albert Gerhardt is laid up with rheu- matism in Stamford.
 Mrs Charles Adams is not gaining very fast but her friends hope to see her around soon.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27
The Ncwtown Bee
TOWN TOPICS.
THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Nsstovn. Friday, December ?. ises,

CHRISTMAS SERVICE. The Christmas service at the Con gregational church. last evening Thursaay. brought out an audience which filled the church. Rev T. J. Let delighted all with his timely and in, teresting address. The program Wal as follows:
 Singing. school.
 Invocation. Rev T. J. Lee. Greeting. Arthur Frank. Responsive reading. classes. Singing.
 Recitation. Clarence Frank. Recitation. Ernest Norman. Recitation. Lillian Frank. Recitation. Joseph Wright. Recitation. Willie Gorham. Recitation. Lillian Frank. Recitation. George Wilson. Singing. school.
 Address. Rev T. J. Lee. Telegram.
 Singing. school.
 Coming in of Mrs Santa Claus. Greeting. Gordon Gale. Gifts by classes and reception. Singing. school.
 Benediction.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

Fancy suspenders, silk and lisle, fan cybuckles.-50c to $l.O.
 Fur lined gloves. soft and fine and not clumsy looking. .-s2.25 to A.75. Dress gloves, with heeced or silk lining, -$l to $1.50.
 Dress shirts with colored bosom. coat style. attached cuifs,-sl.l 10 and s1.50. Pajamas of domet flannel. tasteful striped patterns, s,-$l and sl.50. Socks of fancy patten,-l2ic to'50c.
 Right aisle, front.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

House coats or smoking jackets, handsome plain or mixed cloth with plaid back. nicely finished. comfort able,-s3.76 to S5.
 Bath robes, big roomy soft ones fin- ished with'cord at waist. excellent of pattern. blue gray and brown effects, -s3. S3. 75 to $6
 Dress mufflers, heavy padded, some with collar. black silk-sl to $2.50.
 Handkerchief mufilers, black white and gray. fancy patterns or plain. -50c o S3.50.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27
FOR COLD ROOMS HARD TO HEAT

The coming of the cold weather gives rise to the question of how best to heat those rooms and hall ways of the house that seldom if ever warm up. no mat ter how big fre.there may be in the furnace or other heating apparatus.
 The best way out of the difficulty is the use of auxiliary stoves-and of these it would be difficult indeed to find anything so handy and at the same time so clean and economical as the Perfection oil heater.
 To begin with, it is absolutely safe. The wick can be turned as high or as low as possible without dsnger. But perhaps the most desirable feature of all is it's convenience. The Perfection oil heater can be easily carried to any part of the house where more heat is required. It may be cold bedroom, a chilly hallway, a sick room. Or you can use it to heat the bathroom while you take your morning bath-then dress by it-and then carry it to the dining room and eat your breakfast in com fort. The occasions on which it can be called into use are numerous-and once you have tried the Perfection oil heat CT you'll wonder why you ever strug- gled through cold winter without one. Another advantage is the smokeless burner, which prevents any of the un- pleasantnesses that perhaps have giv en you poor idea of oil heaters in general. It is very handsome in ap- pearance and is beautifully finished in nickelsand Japan.
 Another home comfort for the long winter evenings is the Rayo lamp, which can be used in any room in the house-from parlor to bedroom. It has the latest improved burner, making it unusually safe and clean, and an ideal lamp for all round household use.
 The Perfection oil heater and the Rayo lamp, combining as they do to make the house warm and cheerful, are valuable additions to any home. and no household should be without them. They are sold at a moderate price by dealers everywhere.
 Bethel rink band concert and exhibi- tion of fancy skating, Saturday night. LADIES' AND CENTS HANDKER-
 CHEFS.
 Largest assortment and best values at the Bethel store, French's.
 BUY YOUR UNDERWEAR AT
 FRENCH'S, BETHEL.
 We have the best makes and best values. Come to French's first.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27
Huntingdon.
AT ST PAUL,s CHURCH.

The Sunday school of St Paul's church, Huntington, will have its Christmas tree, with carols, etc., in the church, Sunday, December 29, after morning service.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

Died at Washingon, Ct., December 25, Mrs Sarah E. Bryan in the 75th year of her age. Funeral on Saturday at p. m., at the Congregational church.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

Mrs Frederick A. Bemis spent over last Sunday in Mamaroneck, N. r., the guest of MT and Mrs G. G. Oakley. On Saturday she attended the big poultry show in Madison Square Garden, New York City.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27
Kent.
WHAT THE MACEDONIA REPORT
 FER WRITES.

WHAT THE MACEDONIA REPORT
 FER WRITES.
 William Durfee and Miss Lena Wath- ley were quietly married in New Mil ford, Wednesday of last week. The best wishes of their many friends go with them for their future welfare.
 John A. Peters is having his annual vacation and with his family are stay ing in Mrs w. H. Peters, house.
 Ava Chase has several men in his employ, getting out ties on Preston Mountain.
 John H. Barton lost COW, recently, an animal of more than ordinary value. Miss Jennle Anderson closed her school for the winter vacation with a Christmas tree and the little ones greatly appreciated the presents from their kind teacher.
 Souvenir post cards at F. V. Zahn's.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

St Johns church held its Christmas tree service for the children, last evening, (Tbursday).
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

G. N. Clarke of Nichols is sending out free samples of his celebrated Vegetable Liver Pills. People who are troubled with biliousness, constipation, indigestion, headache, dizziness, etc., should try them as they cure the above ailments where other pills only give temporary relief. See his advertise ment in another column.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

Make your hens lay. Feed Inter- national poultry food, sold by Taylor, Curtis & Go.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

White grapes, oranges, nuts, etc., all the delicacies for the New Years din- ner at the store of c. H. Finch.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

Miss Lulu Blackman of Passaic, N. J., was guest of her parents, MT and Mrs J. M. Blackman, from Saturday to Thursday.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27
HoWLAND's H
Mems gifts.

Here are some of the things that a man thinks much of and yet rarely buys. They are Just the sort to give as holiday remembrance:
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

Dependable values in rubber goods of all kinds at the store of c. H. Finch.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

We have the best makes and best values. Come to French's first.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

Largest assortment and best values at the Bethel store, French's.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

BUY YOUR UNDERWEAR AT
 FRENCH'S, BETHEL.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-05-02
Writes Once More.

w. &. Mann with his fifth ar
ticle appears in print in this
weeks Independent. Mr.. Mann
has thought a great deal about
the geological conditions of North
Dakota. He thinks for instance
that at certain depths not far
from Minot, there is plenty of Pc
troleum and gas.
Mr.. Mann will in his sixth ar
ticle write at length of corn. He
is known as the great corn ex-
pert of Northwestern North Da-
kota and this article will prove of
great value to the farmers. The
writer visited Mr.. Mann's field
of corn last summer and saw a
sight that did his eyes good.
Great large fine ears of corn
hung from the stalks and Mr.:
Mann informed us that he had
no trouble in securing sixty BUSH
els of the cerial to the acre.
Think of it. And on North Da-
kota land, a soil that until of
late years no one thought was
capable Of producing corn at all.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-05-02

Mrs. EIenore Reg an OF Devils
Lake is bringing suit for divorce
against her husband. She charg-
es cruelty and the use of obscene
language, threatening to kill her
and, attempting to strike her.
The other things which she
charges are unprintable, but u
Ihalf are true she will enjoy a
period of single blessedness.
The Grand Forks University
band and the First Regiment
band of Lisbon will furnish tho
musis for the Devils Lake Chau-
tauqua this year. Gov. Burke
will give an address there on
July ~.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-05-02

B. S. Brynjolfson OF Grand
Forks will plant lao acres OF
Early Ohio potatoes on his farm
near Rugby. He has purchased
two Aspinvall planters and
1000 bushels of seed are on the
way. This is an important en-
terprisc but will no doubt pay
we'll.
At Penn an omigrnnt train
was sidetracked for q passenger,
and while standing there g horse
jumped from an emigrant car.
A boy was put on he animal
later and hs overlook the train
at Churchs Ferry, whore to ami
NAL vas replaced Ia the ear.
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NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF CITY WARRANTS

Notice IS hereby given that al WatFants IS
sued by the City of Minot, n. D.. on the eener-
al fund and registered on or before lay 81.
1905: also all warrants issued on The w ater
Works fund and registered on or before May
st. 1905: also all warrants on the Light ana
Fuel fund and re gistered on or before January
/. 1907: also all warrants issued on the foaq ana
Bridge fund and re giStel ed on or before Janu-s
ary l. 1907; also all warrat IS issued on the flre
Department fund and registered On or pei ote
January |. 1907 also all warrants issued on ths
salary of Oficers and re gistered on or before
January |. 1907; are hereby called for payment
and that the interest will cease on the same
ten DAYS from the date of this notice. 90,
Dated at Minot n. D.. this 23rd day Of AIzlA
1907.
D. TANERoN
City Treasurer
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MIn)T WILL CELEBRATE.
Five bays Of Fun..Cash Carnl.
vi CO. 70 Give Free Street
EKhbitiess, Ba1ss Assem-
sians, Parachute Lsaps, Lssp
rhe Leop, High HvnG, Etc.

At 4 recent meeting Of tAs
basinsss men and members Of
the Commercial Club, it Va DE-
cided that Ninot would celebrate
the Fourth Of July this year in Z
fitting manner. In fast the EEL
ebration a planned will last five
days beginning on the second of
July, but the best Of everything
will be reserved for the Fourth.
The celebration will be out of
the ordinary and a change will be
welcomed.
The Cash Carnival company,
the we'll known entertainers,
have been secured at fancy
price and will give free exhibit
tons on the street on each Of the
days. There will be a balloon as
cension and parachute leap each
day, high diving, loop the loop
and hundreds Of other suitable
features. There will be six shows
in this connection so that one can
see things to his hearts content.
Besides the races will take
place on those days, the racing
association to give $1,000 in
prizes, and taken all in all, Minot
ought to entertain the largest
crowds during those days that
she has ever seen. The carnival
company carries it's own band,
and there will no doubt be sever
al other bands present during the
days.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-05-02

A little Kodol taken occasionally es-
pecially after eating, will relieve sour
stomach, belching and heartburn. ]. B,
Jones, Newport, Tenn, writes: II am
suro three one dell r bottles Of your Ko-
dol positively cured me OF dyspepsia,
and I can recommend it, a. that was
three years ago, and I haven't been
bothered since with it," Kodol is guar
anteed to give relief. Sold by McCoY &
Co.
John G.. Lowe returned from a
visit to the eastern states. Mr..
Lowe, while in New York City.
reported a portion of the Thav
trial for the daily pssper, a fact
that shows he is held in high es-
TEEN in his profession in the east.
He is Of the opinion that event
ualIy Thaw will be SAINT to an in
sane asylum from which be will
never be set free, unless it be to
be tried again.
! There promises to DO great shortage
OF prairie chickens this year. Farmers
state that out OF many large coveys
! that were about their stacks in the fore
part of the winter only few now exist.
The heavy snow made it impossible for
the birds to procure sufficient food
for existence, and many allege that IS
per cent OF the chickens left after the
close OF the hunting season last fall per-
ished.
Thos. Hill, it is alleged, in some
manner secured a check made out
for one DcSosa, for $40 from a
Kenmare mine and cashed it at
Foot's meat market. Foot, not
having enough money to cash
the check, gave Hill one In re-
turn, but made Ii out to DeSota.
Hill then took the check to Sam
nelson's shoe sto.s whore hs
caehed 1t, endorsing tho name OF
Hill on the hack OF it. The mat
TOR is complicated and may lsad
Hill into trouble. The man lives !
near Burlington. :
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Married..

Mr.. Chales William Denham of Deer.
ing, McHenry county. to Miss Emma
Holo of Otter Tail county, Minnesota,
in Miuot on the Goth of April, Rev. VIM.
G. Hunter officiating. The bride is a
sister of s. Fred Alen of Allen Bros.
merchants, Deering, n. D.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-05-02
Struck the Wrong Man.

Last night a party who wished
to meet the new temperance COM
missioner and could not find him
at his hotel, went fo,t q mixing
that he might know l. Ut he
met him on the street l. Il the
description given. Meeti'y up
with man who seemed to ans
wer the description, the seeker
said: Are you Mr.. Murray, the
now temperance commissioner
The stranger looked at the in
quirer a moment and then said
Temperance commissioner!
He'll! I'm looking for a drinkn'-
Bismarck Tribune. -.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-05-02

FREQ San, pies of "PreventcsT and booklet
on Colds will be gladly mailed you on request,
mort. Preventics are little Cardy Cold Cure
ia blets No .quinins, no Laxative, nothing
harmful whatever. Prevsntics prevent colds
as the n.me implies-when taken early, or at
the ''Sneeze Stage. For a sealed cold or La
Grippe. break it up safely and quickly with
Preventics. Sold by A. p. SLoCUN.
For tsALE-Eggs for Matching; three
different varieties, all pure bred; S. L..
Wyandotte. w. Wyandotte, S. G. Barred
Plymouth Rocks. s125 per Is eggs.
3 81 D 8 s. MAST,
Surrey, N. D.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-05-02

Piles get quick and certain rel eff from DR..
Shops MaLic OintmenJ. Please note it is
made alone for Plies, and its action is positive
and certain. Itching. painful irotruuing or
blind piles disappear like marie by its use.
Large nj cl<el-capped glass jars % cents. Sold
by A. ?. SLOCUM.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-05-02

The Bovey-Shute Lumber Co, +,
Minot, where you get the most OF
the best for the least. 4-1Stf
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TAKEN UP-At my homN, Sec. % 1o2
50, gray horse, three years old, weight
about 100 lbs no brands. Owner,
prove property, pay charges and take
horse away. John Rust, Nelva. n. D.,
Bow 226. 52516p.