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The Newtown bee., 1907-12-20
For His sake. or another's love, In pity at duty's call"
 God giveth me for my own sake" ]"
KIND WORDS FROM REV AUS
 TIN GARDNER.
FORMERLY PASTOR AT WARREN.

Willington, Ct., December IA, 1907.
 Dear Brother Smith: It gives me great pleasure to know of your pros perity and masterly handling of The Bee in the years gone by before and since I have known about it. The re- cent improvement of it was so great a surprise that when the paper came and was wrapped up, l wondered what was in the wrapper and from whence it came. Opening the paper it proved to be The Newtown Bee in new dress. It is certainly a great improvement from the old edition. The presence of it keeps us informed in regard to our old parish in Warren where we spent eight pleasant years. It is very pleas anr to know that three brothers, the sons of clergyman, are working to- gether so harmoniously in the produc- tion and circulation of The Newtown Bee. We are usually well and hope that these lines may find you and yours in the enjoyment of good health, 1 am still pastor here at 81 1-2.- Yours truly, Austin Gardner.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-20
ISAAC B. HARRIS.
[FROM THE INDIA RUBBER
 WORLD.]

December l, l907
 Isaac B. Harris, who died at New town, Connecticut, on October 27, at the age of 82, was one of a long list of Americans connected at one time with the management or operation of the North British Rubber Co.,, Limited. Mir Harris became connected with the rub Der industry not long after the discov- cry of vulcanization, and was with the Goodyears at Sandy Hook, Connecti- cut, employed in a factory which was taken over by the New York Betting & Packing Co.,, upon the formation of the latter by the late John H. Cheever, in 1856. A partner in the latter concern, on account or his interest in the Good year patents, was William Judson, who later was one of the founders of the North British Rubber Co. It doubtless was due to Judson that, shortly after the North British Company opened a mechanical goods department, MT Har- is was placed in charge of it as super intendent. He held his position for nearly 30 years, until 1890, when he returned to the United States, after which time he resided on the farm near Newtown where his death oc- cured. Mir Harris gave personal at tention to the management of his farm, being especially fond of out-of-door life. He took great interest in horse racing and devoted much of the late years of his life to breeding fast trot-
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-20
ting horses. Mir Harris is survived by widow.
HE FIRED THE STICK.

"l have fired the walking-stick I've carried over 40 years on account of a sore that resisted every kind of treat ment, until l tried Bucklen's Arnica Salve; that has healed the sore and made me happy man," writes John Garrett, of North Mills, N. c. Guar anteed for Piles, Burns, etc. Guaranteed at R. H. Beers & Co.,, New town; Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook: P. J. Garvin, Bethel; L. Gou- lett, Stevenson; H. w. Osborne, Eas- ton; w. B. Hawley, Sherman; Smith Bros., Cornwall Bridge; Connery Bros., Georgetown J. M. Sullivan, Red ding Ridge G. F. Baker, Hawleyville ; G. W. Hurlbut, Roxbury; Allen Joyce, Roxbury Station; G. w. Hatch, Bridgewater; w. N. Noble, New Milford; E. H. Beardsley, New Pres ton; Cogswell & Wettereau, Washing ton Depot; Harry Brown, Southbury ; c. P. Williams, South Britain; Perkins Brothers, Warren; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill; Druggists. 25c. Try them.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-20
The Seasons TaStieSt
 Productions

Are shown in our large and ex- elusive stock and all marked at prices at the same or less than inferior qualities are sold. Our close connection with the markets enable even than many of the largest business houses in New York and Boston have been able to buy for
 Our shop is full of suggestions for HIM., for HER and for the BABY, at prices to suit ev- cry pocketbook'
 Store open evenings, beginning Dec the 7th, until Christmas.
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Removal Notice.

NOTIUE-On and after May will be at my lN old stand In South Britain prepared to do any business in my line. Thanking my friends for their patronage in tho past and solicit d share of it in the future.
 A. D. MunSOn,
 South Britain, Ot.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-20
Roxbury Announcements.
For Christmas

We shall have nice Christmas Candy, Chocolates and Bon Bons. New Mixed Nuts, sweet Oranges, crispy Malaga Grapes. decorated Chi ware and fancy lamps, Now is the time to get good warm stable or out door blanket for your horse. We have some nice ones at reasonable prices; also some nice, warm bed blankets Full stock of Groceries and General Merchandise always on hand
 THE MONEY SAVING STORE.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-20
ORDER EASTERN STAR.
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED.

Jephthah chapter, 0. E. S., elected the following officers, Friday night: w. M., Mrs A. M. Blackman.
 w. F., L. T. Briscoe.
 A. M., Mrs A. M. Briscoe.
 Secretary, Miss Jennie L. Briscoe. Treasurer, A. M. Briscoe.
 Conductress, Mrs c. H. Finch.
 Associate Conductress, Mrs Harriett Brown.
 Following the election, refreshments were served. T. A. Bishop furnished entertainment by selections on his graphophone. A. P. Smith read the se- lection by Ellis Butler, Pigs is Pigs. ,"
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Allen Joyce,
Special Notice.
Roxbury Station. Conn

If you need anything in the line of Paint ing or Paper Hanging. call at Cole Brothers Barber Shop and leave your order. Satlsfac- tion in all work guaranteed.
 Cole Brothers,
 Roxbury Station, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-20

Take DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills; they are for weak back, infam- nation of the bladder, backache and weak kidneys. Sold by s. E. Sanford & Co
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-20

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Haze Salve. Get DeWitt's. Sold by s. E. Sanford 6 Co.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-20

D. N. Clark of Shelton has some use- ful presents for Christmas time. Mo- tice his adv.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-20
The Newtown Bee. Newtown. Conn.,. Friday December 20. 1907.
TOWN TOPICS.
THE CHERUB'S CHRISTMAS EVE
BY o. o. WRIGHT.

BY 0. o. WRIGHT.
 An angel child, late come from Mars, At rest in sweet celestial light.
 And happy in the Paradise,
 The story heard with deep delight, Of Jesus, born in Bethlehem;
 And how in darkest days of earth
 The gift of God to men, is made
 To minister of grace to all,
 By giving things that cheer the heart And comfort bring to weary souls; Was moved to see the wondrous sigh Of happy ones on Christmas eve.
 Attended by seraph wise,
 The guardian of the knowing child,
 (To love is wiser than to know), The cherub came down to this world To learn the story of the Christ, Aud how His love moves every heart To take from out its precious hoard The treasures of this earth-born life, And bids the selfish world rejoice In giving and receiving gifts,
 For honor of the Son of Man,
 
 Who came to save us all from sin. Then quickly flying to the earth, The cherub and the seraph came, The haunts and homes of men to view, And saw with glad and grateful hearts Those festal scenes that go before The birthday of our gracious Lord. It seemed the happiest day of all, In street and shop, in church and house The joy and peace of love they found Reflected in each face and voice, As old and young, or rich or poor Each sought a blessing for some one. And thus they nearer drew to men, Unseen alike to mortal eyes, The knowing child and loving guide, Discerning spirits as they moved Among the throngs of human kind, And read the thoughts and motives, toe, Of each who gave, and also why: The rich of their abundant stores, And many from the well-flled purse, While others of their hard earned wage Ventured to do gracious deed,--- The poor, for joy, gave all they had Some gave for sake of Christmastide, The festal season of the world, Whose pleasant round of gayety Dispells the darkness of the year: Some gave as stewards of the Lord, Distributing of His good gifts To meet the wants of honest men Who labor hard for scant reward, The faithful, worthy sons of toll, And others, still, for sake of those Who suffer. and the sore of heart, Denied the common joys of life. These gave for sake of Him who spent Himself for all our human kind, To take away our sin and fear; With gladstone angel songs He came, Gods Peace on earth, good will to
 men,"
 There are who give for sake of home, And loved ones gone, or far away, Or for the sake of friends most dear, Or, making happy children's hearts. And, who so giveth of his own That with the gift his love goes forth, Brings heaven to earth, the joy of God Then swiftly taking flight from hence, Back to the gardens of the blessed, The angel-child and seraph wise, With loving wonder filled and pure Delight, rejoiced that in this world So much of Paradise is come! And this is what the cherub said: 'The love divine, 'tis plain to see Is that which loves me for myself.
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w. T. 0ALLAGHERs

MAIN ST., SANDY HOOK. Or. Shop near New England Station. Barber and Hairdresser. Satisfaction In all my worK ruaranteed Shop open every day ana eVen- nr. RaxorHoning Speciality.
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Andrew Puchala,
RoxBURY. CONN

Horse and OK Shoeihg, Carriage and Wagon Renairing and General Blacksmithing. Also all kinds of Machine Work done. Every day after 4 D. m., all kinds of Plumbing work done at your home when desired. Shop open week days from a. m. to $ p. m
 Telephone calls 1855 and 2O1-s.
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DeWitt's Little Early Riser Pills art sold by s. E. Sanford & Co.
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For CHRISTMAS

We shall have Christmas Candy, Mixed Nuts, Malaga Grapes Sweet Florida Oranges and Dates. Groceries of all kinds. Low prices for cash
 JOHN M. SQUIRES, South Britain, Ct.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-14
CHARGES THAT WOMAN
ASSISTED IN FORGERY
Attorney for Ralph E. Parr
Asks for the Arrest of
Mrs. Edser
FLEES WITH YOUTH
May Be Brought Back Soon
After His Arrival in
Sheriff's Charge
FLEES WITH YOUTH

ALAMEDA, June 13.-Ralph E. Parr,
the young book keeper of the Bur-
lingame club, who is accused of having
forged a check for $500 on the Bank of
Alameda and who was arrested in Den
yer last Saturday, has written to his
parents that he expects to arrive here
early next week in custody of Sheriff
Frank Barnet
H. K. James. PARIS attorney, says
that he has satisfied himself, from let
ters found in PARIS trunk and from
other information given him, that the
young book keeper was accompanied in
his fight to Denver by a woman known
as Mrs. Edser, Mrs Brunker and also
as Lillian Logan. The lawyer says
that he has telegraphed to the Den
yer authorities to arrest the woman.
James alleges that she is an accessory
to the charge of check forging, of
which Parr is accused
Attorney James received telegram
from Denver tonight which announced
that Parr was married there on June
to Lillian Lorenzo. She is supposed
to be the woman with whom Parr, ac-
cording to James. ran away.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-14
.GOLDF|ELD BROKERAGE
FIRMS FORCED To WALL
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

RENO. New, June 13--Three broker
and the announcement of the failure of
another prominent firm probably will
be made by the clearing house to-
morrow.
The firms whose suspension has al
& Co.. Wells. Morton & Co and Gilleece
& Co. These are the first brokerage
house failures that have ever occurred
in Goldfleld. Several firms have been
on the brink but were saved. The prin-
cipal stocks of which the defunct firms
were short when caught in the sudden
soaring movement were the Goldfield
Consolidated and Combination Fraction
and Jumbo Extension
The bears were caught short besides
on all the active stocks which have
been following the lead of the prin-
cipals. They were unable TO make de-
liveries of stocks sold on regular con-
tracts and could not put up the margins
called for.
The chief losers in the failure of the
firm of Wells. Morton & Co. are said
to be John Reynolds & Co., Thomas
S. Robinson and Scott & Amann. In
volved in the Gilleece & Co. failure
are said to be John Reynolds & Co.
Walter Stone and Walter s. Kinney.
The GiIleece & Co.'S assets are de-
clared TO have been absolutely wiped
out, nothing but the seat on the Gold
field mining stock exchange being left.
Several brokers in San Francisco
were also hard hit. one firm being
caught for $4,000 shares of Console
dated at SIS.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-14
.P|CKPOCKET IS WANTED
FOR A BANK ROBBERY

The pickpocket arrested Wednesday
evening after operating on a Sutter
street car and who gave the name
of John williams was identified yester-
day by Detective Ryan as kid" Par
kerr Since 1900 Parker has been
wanted by the Seattle police in connec-
ton with the theft of $500 from the
rirst National bank there. They have
been notified of his arrest
At that time Parker had as COM
panions John Collins and edward Nc
Graw. On the day of the theft Parker
kept the cashier in conversation while
Collins entered the presidents room.
the president being absent. While the
cashiers attention was centered upon
Parker Collins slipped behind the coun-
ter from the presidents room and stole
the $500. McGraw was the lookout
man.
They divided the coin and separated.
Parker went to Victoria, B. c., where
all trace of him was lost. Collins was
arrested In this city by Detective Ryan
and is now serving 10 year term In
the penftentiary at Walla Walla- Nc
Graw was never heard Of Detective
RYAN recovered $500 which McGraw
had sent to his sister, then living at
Folsom and Ninth streets. Collins had
also about $500 in his possession when
arrested here.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-14
TELEGRAPHERs NOTIFIED
To PREPARE FOR STRIKE
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL


LOS ANGELES, June 13.-The fol-
lowing notice addressed to all
commercial telegraphers was re-
ceived here and in other cities
of this section this evening: BE
prepared to strike at a moments no
tice." The message is from one of the
headquarters of the telegraphers in
the east. Who signed it is not known
except to those ION the inside
The foregoing dispatch refers to the
concerted effort made by the operators
of the Postal and Western Union tele-
graph companies to secure better
wage scale and shorter hours. The
committees have been ignored by the
company officials
The head of the organization. w4b
endeavored to confer with the directors
of the Western Union in New York, was
also ignored. AS the two companies
are acting In concert in refusing TO
treat with the operators, it is prob
able that the executive board. now in
New York comforting with the leaders
of the American federation of labor
has decided that there Is nothing left
but to strike
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-14
BARON kOMURA SEES
NO CAUSE FOR ALARM

LONDON. June 1s.--The Japanese
ambassador, Baron Komura, today is
sued a statement to the press reciting
the facts in respect to the attack upon
the Japanese restaurant in San Fran
cisco. May 20, and the negotiations
which followed between Washington
and Tokyo, concluding as follows:
"As you will observe from the state
ment above the whole matter is pur-
suing its normal course and there is
absolutely nothing which would in the
least justify the alarmist rumors
emanating from irresponsible sources.
TOKYO, June 1.-THE Jill this
morning in it's leading editorial, which
is evidently inspired, says that the re-
cent assaults on Japanese in San Fran
cisco were merely incidents growing
out of the Industrial troubles in that
city, and that they do not constitute
a cause for diplomatic action
The editorial advises that the authori-
ties be trusted to mete out justice and
deprecates excitement over the matter.
WASHINGTON, June 13.-The Japan
ese ambassador had a long talk with
Secretary Root today. but pursuing the
policy which he has recently adopted
Viscount Aoki refused TO make any
statements as to what had taken place
In fact, he would not even discuss any
phase of the trouble, nor would he adj
nit that he had received and laid be-
fore Secretary Root report from San
Francisco touching the trif1ing incident
at Berkeley, where a few panes of
glass in greenhouse belonging to a
Japanese were said to have been broken
by some small boys.
During his call Viscount Aoki handed
to Secretary Root for his private in
formation copy of the treaty recently
negotiated between France and Japan.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-14
EMIL FAURE SUES FOR
DIVORCE ON CRUELTY
Wants Decree Against Wife
Who Deserted Him to
Go With Soldier
RECITES HIS ANGUISH
Says That Helpmeet Did Not
Take Proper Care of
the Children
RECITES HIS ANGUISH

OAKLAND, June 1s.-Emile Faure.
whose wife sued him for divorce after
she had. according to his story. de-
serted him TO so with soldier. has
fled denial to her charges of cruelty
and has entered q cross complaint on
which he seeks to be divorced from
her In his cross complaint he charges
his wife with neglecting their children
so that they ran in the streets un-
that though she knew he was a
family washing and cooking and that
he was compelled either TO do it him
self or hire the work done.
Mrs. Faure did not scruple to use foul
language If by that means she could
express herself more forcibIy. accord
ing to the terms OF her husbands COM
plant She once left him for a month,
and upon her return related her expert
ences fully, and these Faure alleges
were Of a nature that caused him great
anguish. Finally, Faure says. she left
him in company with a soldier, taking
rbeir little daughter with them They
returned the following day and laid
siege 70 his household and attempted
10 capture the baby boy. The invest
ment OF the place only ended when
Faure fought a battle with the soldier
and beat him. On these grounds Faure
asks for a divorce and the custody of
the children.
An interlocutory decree OF divorce
was granted 10 Louise Ahlborn from
Frederick Ahlborn by Judge Ellsworth
today Mrs. Ahlborn complained that
following their marriage three years
sgo they went to live with her mother
because her husband had small in
come. Ahlborn was said TO have been
50 perfectly satisfied with this arrange
ment that after three years he was
stiu making the same wages. When
asked by Mrs. Ahlborn's mother TO con-
tribute more TO the general fund he de-
camped and has not been seen since.
After q years OF married life William
Hastings and his wife. Annie Hastings,
found themselves unable TO agree on
vital points and he was today given an
interlocutory decree of divorce from
her.
A similar decree was awarded to
John oliver Of Centerville from Felicia
oliver on the ground of desertion-
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-14
G|LLETT FAILS TO MEET
THE COMMITTEE OF TEN

The committee of ten, representing
the various commercial bodies of the
city, met yesterday in the Offices of
the merchants association. After q
session lasting an hour, the members
adjourned without taking any final ac-
ton or making any recommendations
regarding the future government of the
city.
1t was expected that Governor Gillett
would be present, but he was called
to Sacramento. Before he left the city
he notified the committee that every
thing was satisfactory here and that
as his presence at the meeting would
not be imperative he would not be
present
During the session the committee
again discussed the possibility OF re-
moving the police commissioners and
appointing another chief of police to
take the place of pinan. This issue
did not come to a vote and it was final
ly passed to the next session, which
will probably take place on Monday or
Tuesday afternoon.
1t was unanimously decided that each
commercial body OF the city should
make donation to purchase a trophy
for the best California exhibit at the
national irrigation congress which is
to be held in Sacramento in September.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-14
NAVY DEPARTMENT To
RUSH COAL To PACIFIC
President Authorizes the
Chartering of Foreign
Vessels
SUPPLY is VERY LOW
Only 1000 Tons Available
on This Coast for
the Fleet
SUPPLY is VERY LOW
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

WASHINGTON, June 13.-Danger Of
a failure of the coal supply on the Pa
cific coast caused the president before
leaving Washington for Oyster Bay
to authorize the navy department to
charter foreign ships to transport fuel
to meet the immediate needs of the
feet in those waters. The coal supply
on the Pacific coast has reached the
low water mark of 1000 tons. The law
requires the shipment of coal in Amer
lean bottoms unless the charges for
the same are prohibitive or the ships
are not available In that event the
president is given the power to au-
thorize the chartering Of foreign ves-
sells.
For some time the navy department
has been chartering American ships
to transport coal around the Horn. but
recently it has been unable to obtain
the services of any American bottoms.
1t was decided that 1t would he better
to buy American coal on the Atlantic
and ship 1T to the Pacific in foreign
bottoms than to purchase English coal
on the Pacific.
Three British ships have already
been chartered and will soon start from
Newport News and Lambert's Point
can be obtained. At least 10, 900 tons
will be needed on the Pacific by Oc-
tober> 1. This will not enable the stor-
ing of any surplus supply There is
only about 10000 tons of coal at Ma
Mia today. but another 10000 is on
the way The supply at Manila ought
not to be less than 2O0.0 600 tons. but it
has not reached that amount in long
time.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-14
ADVISES THAT PARKS De
CLEARED Of REFUGEES

Major General G. w Davis, acting
chief of the Red Cross, who has been
in San Francisco for a week investi-
eating the expenditures of the Red
Cross funds by the relief committee.
finished his work yesterday and will
leave for Washington this morning.
During his stay General Davis has been
besieged by refugees seeking special
dispensations, which he considered is
out Of his province TO give. Even as
he left the relief headquarters at Geary
and Cough streets yesterday afternoon,
half a dozen women whom he had not
been able TO aid followed him to his
automobile
sT think 1t is time that all relief
work ceased, except that of the regular
charitable institutions" said General
Davis last night "All the parks and
camps should be cleared of refugees
as soon as possible, according to the
agreement with the city refugees
should be helped TO establish them
be given TO them and moved for them
TO lots they own or rent There is ex-
cuse no longer for any to live in the
relief camps.
The work that we have planned out
here in the last week. to finish matters,
will tase virtually all of the money
available. including approximately
100000 still held by the Red Cross in
washington. There seems to be a
disposition on the part of the> relief
committee TO get every cent Of the
money subscribed for the relief OF the
Ere suferers and. as far as the Red
Cross is concerned, IT undoubtedly will
spend the last cent"