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George Clark, last week. They will take up the work of the late E. P. Fish CT, for the winter.
 Mrs Thomas Cassidy, who has been visiting at P. s. McCollam's, has re- turned to Jump Hill, where she is the guest of H. c. McCOllam.
 The Ladies' Aid society held a pleas ant afternoon, social at the home of Mrs T. W. Turney, Wednesday, Janu- ary g.
 Miss Mary Ferris, who has been quite sick, is not able to be around.
 Mrs A. F. Bibbins and Miss. Elsie bio61ns were recent Ruests of Mrs Mildred Ferris and Miss Mary Ferris
 School began January ' in the EaStOn Academy.
 Miss Mabel Fanton is sick with the m easles.
 Miss Dorothy Gillette has been
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of
 SAMPLES FREE

Write to the Dr. David Kennedy's Sons, Rondout, N- Y-, for a free descriptive pamphlet, containing much helpful medical advice, and free sample bottle of that great Kidney, Liver and Blood medicine,
The Newtown bee., 1907-01-18
HUNTINGTON,
WHITE HILLS.

Miss Hazel Worden goes to school in Shelton. beginning last week.
 MT Benham of Middlebury was a guest of w. E. French over Sunday.
 Mrs Wright Drew is confined to her home with severe cold.
 Mrs B. c. Upton is visiting her niece in Bridgeport.
 Miss L. E. Shelton Epent day re- gently with her sister, Mrs w. 0. Hub bell .a
 Miss Beryl Ames, who has been spending the Christmas vacation in New York, returned on Wednesday.
 Mrs Charles Jennings entertained her mother, Mrs Beach Shelton, last week.
 The school re-opened, Monday of last week, both teacher and scholars being much refreshed after their long vacation.
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are requested to bring refreshments Cake and sandwiches will be served.

Rev Charles Franklin of Yale occu- pied the pulpit at the Congregational church, Sunday morning, and adminis- tered the communion.
 The annual election of officers oc- cured in the Sunday school and the old officers were all reelected for the coming year. Eleven members of the school had been present every Sunday for year and will each receive gold star as reward for their faithfulness.
 The election of officers in the c. E society will take place snext Sunday evening.
 Miss Mary Svihra spent a few days, last week, with her cousin, Miss Ther- esq Steucek, of Bridgeport.
 William and Charles Turney killed the hogs belonging to Orris Terry and
The Newtown bee., 1907-01-18
A JAMAICAN LADY SPEAKS hIOh- " OF ChAMBERLAINS COUOn REMEDY

Mrs Michael Hart, wife of the su- perintendent of Cart Service at Kings ton, Jamaica, West Indies Islands, says that she has for some years used Cnamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs, croup and whooping cough and has found it very beneficial. She has implicit confidence in it and would not be without bottle of it in her home. For sale by R. H. Beers & G., Newtown; Taylor, Curtis & O., Sanoy Hook; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill; A. B Blakeman, Botsford; S. J. Parks, Trumbull.
The Newtown bee., 1907-01-18
FAIRFIELD COUNTY
EASTON-
EDISON PLUMB FISHER.

Edson Plumb Fisher passed away Monday afternoon, December 3I, at his late home in Easton after a brief illness with pneumonia. He was a widely known man and highly re- spected by all who knew him. His age was 50 years, 4 months and 13 days
 Prayer was held at the house at 1 o'clock and at the Methodist church at o'clock, Rev MT Beckwith offiei- ating. The interment was in the Union cemetery. He leaves a wife, two sons, Eugene and Charles, and one daughter, Mrs Christopher ~Sprandle.
The Newtown bee., 1907-01-18
HOW TO PREVENT BILIOUS AT-
 HACKS.

One who is subject to bilious attacks will notice that for day or more be- fore the attack he is not hungry at meal times and feels dull after eating. A dose of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets when these first symp- toms appear will ward of the attack. Price 25c per box For sale by R. H. Beers & O., Newtown; Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook; w. N.
 Botsford;S. J. Parks, TrumbulI.
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and two brothers, Edgar B. and Will liam Fl. Fisher
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.

The following officers have been elected for the coming year by the Superintendent, Willard s Gillette; assistant superintendent, Charles $. Everett; secretary, Clarence B. An drews; treasurer. Dewitt B. Candee; organist, Miss Elsie F. Ribbins; assis- tant organist, Miss Mary s. Ferris; librarian, Albert B. Hawkins; assis- tant librarian, William E. Andrews
 GRANGE NOTES.
 The new officers of Easton Grange will be installed, Tuesday evening, January p. The ladies of the Grange
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BETHEL.
WOLF PITS.

| Eli Hoyt, who is almost 93 years old | was able to attend the funeral of hi, son-in-law, Ell Gilbert, in Bethel | Monday of last week. Harry Peck has moved into the Fen nel place.
 Frank Street has moved into the house with Charles Bevans. ". F. Hoyt has been ia Norwalk on business
 Howard Briscoe has- bought the Brown place.
 Master Harry Hyatt of Norwalk has s. Hoyt.
 bought by New York parties, is s re. ported to be again for sale.
 ALFRED STARR
 died in West Norwalk, were brought to Bethel, Monday morning, and taken to the residence of Mrs Elizabeth Nichols, on Taylor avenue. The fu- neral service was held there and the remains were then inferred in the family lot in the Center cemetery. Many relatives accompanied the body to Bethel; among these was Rev J. H. Hoyt, pastor of the Congregational church of New Canaan, who .officiateo at the services
 Miss Helen Slack has resumed her studies at Wellesley college, after spending the holiday vacation at her home on South street.
 Miss Pauline Smith has returned to her studies at Northfield seminary, after a several weeks vacation.
 The B. G. l.. s. club will meet with Miss Agnes Williamson at her home on Grassy Plain street, Friday evening.
 The second number in the Lyceum course, arranged by the Mems club of the Congregational church, will be given on Wednesday evening, January 9. On that evening Miss Gay McClaren, an impersonator of rare ability, will present the s'SiRn of the Cross, n in the MethaG a.svoh. Williamson, who has been spending the holidays at his home on Grassy Plain street, has returned to Mercersburg..Academy, Mercersburg,
 Mrs Horace Cole and daughter, Mil dred swho have been spending several weeks with friends in town, have re- turned to their home in Washington, D. 0. Miss Anna Brown of Grand street accompanied them, and will re- main as their guest for some time.
 The members of the Standard Bear CTS of the Methodist church enjoyed a rally and social meeting, Tuesday evening, at the home of Rev and Mrs Lewis M. Lounsbury.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-24
CLAIMS GETTING DRUNK
WAS PART OF HIS DUTY
eauger, Charged with lntoxlcation'
Declares Arrest Unjust and VIII
Take Case Before United
States Authorities

BALTIMORE, Md, Aug. 23-George y,
parker, a gauger employed by the United
states internal revenue department was
before Justice Grammar of the Central dis-
trict on the charge of being intoxicated on
the street. After Parker had been locked
nm In the station his son came to MS res
cue and deposited $3.50 collateral ana ne
was released for a hearing.
BEFORE the collateral was deposlteu
parker offered Lieutenant Kalbfeiscn
lot of his personal belongings, including
iewelrv as security for his appearance,
and when the lieutenant refused to accept
such collateral the prisoner became IN
censed.
'I was arrested unjustly! exclaimed
Parker when he appeared before the
"The officer has testified under oath
that YOU were drunk on the street, re-
piled the magistrate.
"Well. if 1 was drunk, l got drunk at
tending to my business" replied the de-
fendant. 81 am employed by the United
states government to test whisky, and In
doing so l may have swallowed some OF
n or else inhaled the fumes. / am going
to report this case to the proper authori-
ties.'
Perker asked that the case be continued,
and as his collateral was deposited the
justice consented.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-24
TEXAS SOCIETY ELECTS
OFFICERS AT PICNIC
Hundreds OF Members Attend Festlvi-
ties at Rubo canyon-Dr. j. A.
Metcalf Is the New
President

The Texas society of Southern Califor-
MIA celebrated It's annual picnic Thursday
at Rubio canyon. near the foot of Mount
Lowe More than two hundred Texans
and their guests enjoyed the outing.
Before the merrymaking began the
society held its annual election of officers,
the vote resulting in favor of DIR. j. A.
Metcalf for president, j. Lee Burton for
vice president and William ]. Schaefle for
secretary and treasurer.
on motion the Globe "a monthly of
Los Angeles, was made the official or
gan of the society. 1t was also decided to
hold social meeting once each month
to afford the four Thousand former resi-
dents of the Lone Star state an opportu-
nifty of renewing old acquaintanceships.
At noon basket lunch was served,
after which the guests were entertained
with music, dancing and trips to Mount
Lowe
Among the prominent Texans present
there were Judge r. M Lusk of Los An
geles, Mrs. C. c. Alderton of Waco, Mrs.
" L. Temple of Allen, Miss Lucille Wal
throp of Greenville. Miss Mary A. Belt
of Dallas, H. S. Brooks and daughter of
Waco, Mrs. j. w. Hoskins of Houston,
S. A. Beck of San Antonio, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. T. Gordon of Houston and Miss Carrie
A. Eldridge of Dallas.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-24
PRINCE WILHELM FETED
BY NEWPORT SOCIETY
Heir to Swedish Crown Attends Dinner
at Home of Mr.. and Mrs. oa-
den MiIIs-Greeted by
Admiral
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEWPORT, r. l., Aug. 23.-The enter
tainment of Prince Wilhelm of Sweden
by Newport residents today included, be
sides various features of less Importance,
a luncheon given by former United States
Senator and Mrs. George Peabody Wet
more, dinner this evening at which the
prince was a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Ogden
Mills, and later visit to a supper and
dance arranged by Swedish residents of
the city.
Several times in going about the city
today the prince was saluted by crowds of
Swedish people who have come here from
neighborng cities to see him. and he was
greeted on every appearance with shouts
of Long live the prince"
Before coming ashore today from the
Eylgia, Prince Wilhelm paid visit to the
United States flagship Alabama. where
he was received with full naval honors
by Rear Admiral Charles H. Davis. A
short time after the prince had returned
to his ship Rear Admiral Davis visited
him on the Eylgia.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-24
MAN
CAPTURED
BIG oRANG-oUTANe ADDED TO
NEW YORK zoo
HE MAY BE LINK NEXT TO MISS
ING LINK
Ginger, Newly Arrived from Singapore,
Said to Be Nearest to HUI
man Being Yet
Taken

NEW YORK, Aug. 23.-In large state
room on the steamship Shimosa, which
arrived at pier 80, Brooklyn, after
forty-nine days voyage from Singapore,
lies Ginger, young orang-outang, that
is said to be the nearest "near-man' In
captivity. He is waiting on the ship until
the customs officer has time to visit him,
and then he Is booked for term of years
as leading attraction at the New York
Geological park in the Bronx
DR.. Blair. a representative of Mr.. Horn
aday of the gardens, visited the ship
and looked at Ginger. He reached the
conclusion that when the orang-outang'
who is only three years old now, pc
comes of age, five years hence, ne VIII
prove to be the link next to the missing
link, If not the long lost link himseH.
Ginger now weighs nearly a hunoreo
pounds, and it is estimated that when ne
reaches his full development at the age
of eight his weight will be nearly that
of a normal man, and that his present
height of three and a. half feet will prob
ably have increased to more than nve
feet. Ginger's hair is auburn and ne wears
it in the style approved by the greatest
vjrtuosos, although the only music he can
produce is a low howl which he accom-
panies by beating a tattoo on his breast
His face is clean shaven except for a DIT
of a mustache which he is just beginning
to cultivate.
After living on a diet of tea and toast.
with an occasional pineapple for break
fast. Ginger has lost some of the quality
for which he was named, but as Mugford,
the second officer, can testify, he had all
of II with him at the time he was per-
suaded to take passage for America.
1--WE found him in the jungle back OF
Singapore" said the officer Il didn
have much to do with his capture, but 1t
was mighty exciting, can tell you.
There was a big band of those husky
Malays, and he kept them all guessing
First they cut down all the trees In
circle around the one he was on ana
then they carefully cut that tree halr
way through. After spreading net on
the ground they ignited lot or damp
leaves and the smoke stupefied the orang
so that he tumbled down into the net.
They nut a rope around his neck, put ne
broke several of them before tney Sc
cured him. did not stay very near.
"rhose animals have been known TO
take a rifle and twist it up like piece Oh
nsper. But 1 have Ginger trained now,
and he even lets me put my hand In MS
cage and pat him."
When Ginger arrives at the zoologlcal
garden the latter part of this week ne
will be the fifth orang-outang there. a
large orang- outang was received at the
garden two weeks ago. He is five years
old and almost full grown, and has sue
ceeded in keeping the authorities there
on the jump.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-24
CHASES RUNAWAY
STUDENTS OUT TO SEA
Boys slip Away from Catholic Home,
Disport with Summer. Girls, Hire
Boat When Discovered, but
Are Captured
By AssocIated Press.

! BY Associated Press.
SANTA CRUZ, Aug, 2S.-Louis Ter
razzas Jr., son of Louis Terrazzas, a
millionaire coffee plantation owner of
Mexico, in company with two companions
ran away from Manrisa, the home of the
Catholic fathers of Santa Clara college.
| The boys arc from II to II years of age.
Terrazzas is the youngest and the leader
of the three. The boys asked the per-
mission of the fathers to come to Santa
Cruz today, but were denied the privilege,
stating that they could come Saturday.
The boys, not satisfied. ran away and
came here on the 10 o'clock train. AS
soon as the boys were missed one of the
fathers came in search of them. They
! were all found on the beach near the
Casino in company with a number of
summer girls When they saw the priest
they Immediately went to the fishermen
wharf and hired a rowboat and put out
| to sea.
The priest at once notified the officers
and in company with Deputy Sheriff Al
zina took a launch and went to sea after
the boys. They were nearly three miles
out and were making for Monterey. They
were towed back and returned to their
home at Manrisa this afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-24
new MARKET
522-24 S. Broadway


Always to the front. We offer
great inducements to the cash
customer. If you buy meat on
credit, stop it; turn over a new
leaf" and buy at the Newmarket
for cash and save money. We do
exactly as we advertise. We have
lots of fine veal this week at bot
tom prices.
Read this list for today and get
in the crowd.
Pot Roasts, per pound &c and &c
Round, per pound. .10c
Rib Steak, 8 lbs. for. .25c
Boiling Beef, 6 pounls for. .25c
Corned Beef, per pound. Sc
Legs of Mutton, per pound. 123c
Legs of Lamb, per pound. :. .15c
Shoulders of Lamb, per lb.. ). &C
Lamb Chops (plain), per lb 123c
Lamb Stew, per lb. sc to 7c
Veal roasts, young, fat, per lb. 15c
Veal Stew, per pound. ....... .10c
Veal Outlets, per pound. .15c
Pork Roasts, lb., :. .123c and 15c
Pork Chops, per pound. .17c
All kinds of homemade
Sausage, per pound. 49,. .123c
Come to the leaders of low
cash prices.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-24
RAILWAY REJECTS OFFER
TO SUSPEND RATE CASE
Southern Company Does Not Accept
Overtures Made Tentatively by
Governor Glenn of North
Carolina
~ Associated Press.

~ Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 23.-Over-
lures, tentatively made by Governor
Glenn of North Carolina, for the sus-
pension of the present hearing in the
North Carolina rate case until after the
question of jurisdictian of United States
Circuit Judge ]. C. Pritchard has been
determined by the supreme court Of the
United States, were rejected today by
counsel for the Southern Railway COM
pany.
The plan Of the governor as outlined
by special counsel for the state was to
suspend the present inquiry because OF
the expense attached to it, but the South
ern railway argued that in order to ex-
pedite the adjustment of the contro-
versy necessary facts in relation to the
cost of doing business in North Carolina
should be gathered pending the settle
ment of the jurisdiction of the courts.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-24
RAISULl RoUTS FORCE
SENT OUT BY SULTAN
Bandit Defeats Moroccan Troops Dis
patched to Effect the Rescue
of Sir Harry MacLean.
France Takes Stand
Rv Associated Press.

Ry Associated Press
WASHINGTON. Aug. 23.-The state
department is informed by cable that
the bandit Raisuli completely defeated
a large force sent against him by the
sultan of Morocco in an effort to secure
the release of Sir Harry MacLean.
The city of Alcazar is reported TO pe
in great danger of attack.
PARIS. Aug. 23-An official note this
afternoon denies the reports of dissen-
sion between the cabinets of Paris and
Madrid 1t stamps as false the state
ment that France has proposed to Spain
they undertake a joint expedition into
the inetrior of Morocco. The note says:
1.-The French government has never
altered it's resolution not to undertake
such an expedition"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-24
NEW CHIEF OF POLICE
TO CLEAN UP FRISCO
Orders District Captains to See That
Every officer Does His Duty
Without Fear or
Favor
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2s.-Chief of
Police Marcellus o. Anderson, named act
ing head of the department by the new
commissioners at their first session yes
terday afternoon, has Launched MS cam
paign for the clearing up OF the residence
section of the city.
He has advised the district captains that
no hands are now tied in the department;
that every officer will be expected to DO
his full duty without fear or favor; tnat
in doing his duty he can expect, and VIII
have, the full support of the acting chlet
and new commissioners, and that he looks
for and expects the hearty cooperation
of his company commanders in his work.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-24
JAPANESE TO CELEBRATE.
ARRIVAL OF MARQUIS isHII

Arrangements are in progress among
the Japanese colony of Los Angeles to
celebrate the arrival of Marquis Ishii,
head of the commercial department of
Japan, who will come to this city next
Tuesday.
M. Takakawa, cashier Of the Japanese
american bank at First and San Pedro
streets, has charge of the preliminary ar
rangements and will act as toastmaster
at the banquet to be rendered the mar
quis. Besides forty or fifty Japanese the
list of guests will include a score or
more of Americans.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-24
Hlah Speed Cause of Wreck

BY Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 23.-General
Manager E. e. Calvin of the Southern
Pacific reports as follows regarding the
recent derailment of kne coaster at
San Augustine "a thorough investiga-
ton of the accident to train q near San
Augustine on August IS shows that it was
caused by the rolling of the engine to
such an extent that the outside rail was
moved sufficiently to allow the tender
wheels to drop inside, and undoubtedly
came from a too high rate of speed"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-24
REFUSES to Show Rooks
Rv Associated Press.

NEW YORK. Aug. 23.-The INTERIOR
ough Metropolitan company has refused
to permit the accountants of the new
public service commission to examine
the company's books on the ground
that the company is merely holding
concern and not within the commission S
jurisdiction.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-24
Mexican War Veterans Meet

BY Associated Press.
NORFOLK, Aug. 23.-The annual recep-
ton of the Association of Mexican War
Veterans opened at the jamestown expo
sition today. Responses to addresses
Of welcome were made by President
Colonel Louis Beeler of Baltimore, and
Secretary Mrs Moore Murdock of Dali
las Texas
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-24
Mining Building Dedicated

E'y AssocIated- 7 TESS
BERKELEY. Aug 2S.-The new $1,0Oo0OO
mining building at the state university,
was dedicated today before an assemblage
of 1000 persons. Mrs Phebe Hearst the
donor, and members of her family occu-
pied seats on the steps of the building
which were used as a rostrum.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-24
STRIKING TELEGRAPHERS
MAY DRAW UNION FUNDS
Operators Who Walked out Will Be
Supported-Western Union
Official Says None viii
Be Taken Back
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Aug. 23.-The striking tel
egraphers that are without funds may
now apply to the unions finance commit
tee for relief, according to an announce
ment made today by Deputy National
President Thomas.
Superintendent Brooks of the Western
Union said that the men employed to fill
the vacancies caused by the strike will be
retained and none of the old operators
whose places have been filled will be OIL
lowed to return.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-24
Sue. insurance Company

Ey Associated Press. -
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 23.-Suit for
damages to the extent of $32, 0O0 according
to the insurance policy, was commenced
by Durham, Carrigan & Hayden against
the Alliance Insurance company in the
United States Circuit court before Judge
Van Fleet and jury this morning. This
is another of Earthquake clause suits
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-24
HEALTH EMPLOYEES SHOCKED
BY REsTAURATEUR's ARREST

George Tonic, proprietor of the Star
chop-house on Main street, south of Sec
ond, has been summoned into court by
Restaurant Inspector Nicholas Schwegel
who says he picked up maggots and angle
worms In the place
Schwegel exhibited the finds to the
health board members.
AS a number of the health inspectors
eat there the case is of more than usual
interest to city employees.
Notice had been served on the owner
previously to clean up the place, but hi
had ignored it.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-24
labor Unions in ouarreI
BY Associated Press.

By Associated PTess.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 2S.-what
amounts practically to an u.timatum
was sent last night by the building trades
council to the labor council in the form
of demand upon the latter that it pay
$50 900 forthwith to the fund Of the strik-
ing carmen, in order to bring it's con-
tributions up to those of the building
trades
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-24
To Recognize Honduras

Ey AasocIated FreH8.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23.--Acting Secre-
tary of State Adee has informed Ugarte,
the representative of the provisional gov
ernment of Honduras, that the United
States government has decided to extend
a formal recognition to President Davids
government
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-24
King Pardons Eight Thousand

Ey AssocIated Press.
BUCHAREST Aug 23,-King Charles
has granted amnesty to all implicated in
the recent agrarian revolt with the ex-
ception OF 200 priests and those already
sentenced for murders. The number re-
leased is 5000.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-24
WELLMAN READY TO
START TOWARD POLE
Satisfied 18th Trial Trip of His Bal
loon, Explorer Expects to cave
Soon on Aerial Voyage
Of Discovery
BY ssoclates. Press.

PARIS, Aug. PA dispatch has been
received here from Tromsoe Norway,
which says 1t is reported that Walter
Wellman is about to leave Spitzbergen in
his attempt to reach the north pole by
means of a balloon. The Wellman balloon
was successfully inflated early in August
and trial trip with which Mr.. Wellman
was we'll satisfied was made about a
week ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-24
Money Coming West
Py Associated Presa.

~
NEW YORK, Aug 23.-The sub-treas-
ury made its first considerable transfer
Of the currency westward for the move
ment Of crops and other needs today.
Half million dollars were sent to Chi
cago on account of San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-24
Buv II Now

Now is the time to buy y-Ghamberlain's
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It
Is certain to be needed sooner or later
and when that time comes you will need
It badIy-you will need It quickly. Buy
It now. 1t may save life.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-24
Gould Gets Ocean Shore
By Associated Press.

by
SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 2S.-An ar
rangement has been affected by which
the Western Pacific will finance the Ocean
Shore railroad. The Ocean Shore will
run from San Francisco to Santa Cruz
and Watsonville and will tap rich Sec
tion along the line. The Ocean Shore
will, for all practical purposes, be a
branch of the Gould system.