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The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22
The Newtown Bee
 Newtown. Friday, May 2. 1908
TOWN TOPICS.
PAYS"s.T0 ADVERTISE IN THE
 BEE
so SAYS EDGAR BEERS.

Brookiield Center,
 May Il, 1908. Editor of Newtown Bee: Dear Sir. Please do not put fish the adv. which put in last week as the pigs are all sold and could have sold 40 e.-[Edgar Il. Beers. It pays to advertise in The Bee.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22

Mir and Mrs. Arthur Moore of the Park City were guests, dver Sunday, of Mir and Mrs Andrew c. Moore.
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-04-25

Labor President Gompers feels quite certain that
Congressman Littlehed compelled to decide to
retire from politics account of the opposition
of organized labor. He says that Mr., Littefeld
elected in spite of the efforts of labor to defeat
him, but he can't do it again.
r II f.
Under legislation pending, there will prob
ably be created bureau of mines, to be made part
of the Department of the Interior If the bureau
is authorized John Mitchell, retiring president of
the United Mine Workers, will be appointed as the
head of the bureau He has refused other appoint
ments but will take this
On the I'd of next month"; at primary called for
that purpose the democrats of Texas will decide
whether Senator Bailey goes to the Denver con-
vention as delegate remains at home. A bitter
fight is being waged against him. His defeat. should
he be defeated, will be looked upon demand
for his resignation from the United States Senate
The accounting of funds that the First Presidency
was to make to the late Mormon conference at Salt
Lake City does not appear to have been sufficiently
concise and clear to satisfy many of the saints who
have been long time investing in tithes Adverse
comment is not among the benefciaries of the tax
system of the church, but out among the lowly, be-
hind the barns and the fences.
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-04-25

To Subscribers.

Attention is directed to the address slip
pasted on each copy of the The Scinitar. 1t
gives the date to which the subscriber named
on the slip has paid.
The subscriber can ascertain, by reference
to the address slip account, how much is due
the publishers (if anything) and they would
be pleased to receipt for all arrearages and
give credit for such advance remittances
can be conveniently rendered.
Subscriptions are ordinarily made payable
in advance, and a recent ruling of the Post
office Department renders such payment al
most obligatory on publishers to whom second
class postage privileges have been granted.
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The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-04-25
"Disturbing Business"

The Standard-News, published at Grangevie,
Idaho furnishes The Scimitar with text this week.
Not that the Grangeville paper is any different in
its illogical expressions from most of the news
paper defenders of polygamy operating for the COM
pensation of the of poygamists for their party
1t is about the same-thoughtless, party-bound and
either untruthful uniformed
1t is deplorabe position for any newspaper to
occupy-a position antagonistic to the enforcement
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-04-25

at all stages of the progress of the worlds cviliza
ton Apologists for the twin relic" insisted that
the institution OF slavery diviney ordered and,
being maintained by the grace of God, represented
2 condition far superior to that of freedom
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-04-25

SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 1908.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-22
GLACIA GALA TO REST
At HOME OF PARENTS

PORTSMOUTH. n. H March IL
Glacia Gala, who accuses her husband,
Paul Roy. of having killed her brother
arrived in Portsmouth from New York
this afternoon on her way 20 the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John D
Kelly. at Newinston.
She is coming home for few days
rest. preparatory 20 going on the stage
When asked when she would make
her .qrst appearance she said her man
ager. Mr.. Grau, was engaged in book
ing her, and that she expected 20 start
in about ore week.
She admitted that she had heard
much of late regarding the fact that the
French government might not surren-
der Roy. put could not see why he could
not be brought back.
size apueared to be in better spirits
than at any tine since she disclosed
the story OF the murder. bat was very
sn,,iols as 10 what the authorities were
doing in the matter of landing Roy IN
this country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-22
~ urang Outang of BorneN
On Exhibition at the ZoO
Why Is an ourang outang?

why IS an ourang outang9
II so. what would you name It?
The Times has an altruistic mission in
asking the above questions They may
look a little queer, but If you will drop
out to the Zoo with the Riddles today
and take a peek at something they have
put in a cage in the monkey house. you
will understand.
When the good snip SchuylkIH drop
ped her hook in New York harbor a
week or so ago. after a voyage of many
Thousand miles, she had among other
distinguished passengers a young fe-
male ourang outang from the wilds of
Borneo. and a -year-Old tiger from
the Malay peninsula. The crew OF the
ship had given the ourang the name OF
Miss HoOlihan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-22
TRAIN ROBBERS
ESCAPE PRISON,
POSSE PURSUES
Saw Through Bars OF
Helena Jail and Flee
to Mountains.

HELENA, Mont, March Chooses
tonight are securing the country for
miles around in hunt for Charles Nc
Donald and George Frankhauser. under
indictment on the charge Of engineer
ing the sensational robbery Of the Great
Northern Oriental Limited. who escaped
early this morning from the local jail.
The men were TO have been brought
10 trial on Monday. The fear of the
men, inspired by tales of their daring
has given great zest 10 the man hunt
q According 10 last reports, the alleged
& robbers have reached the mountains 20
the south. and little hope of their cap
tiIre- Is entertained. Timber. abandon
3 ed mines and miners cabins in the re-
zion offer excellent hiding places. and
sthis makes the search difficult as well
Z IS dangerous. The posse in the noun
tains is making slow progress because
OF the delays required TO make a thor-
fouzh search Of the country traVersed.
: Bloodhounds were put on the trail nut
suroved of little use, because they could
not follow the scent over the ARID
ground
The fugitives effected tnClr escape oy
Saving through the bars Of their CELL a
corridor door, and an outside window
III must have required hours for the
task, and how they were able 10 devote
the time without discovery Is a mys-
terry An investigation viii be started
no discover how the files and saws came
ante the prisoners possession.
Tie train robbery was one Of the most
sensational in this region in years.
: Entering the mail car. The robbers
forced the clerks, at the point Of their
;revoIvers, 10 dump all the registered
mail into sacks. In this booty was
$4,000 consigned 10 a coast bank. The
express car safe was also dynamited
but nothing of value secured. The loot
was carried away to a mountain rem
devious.
The alleged sleeves are accused OF
Equandering much of their money u
Butte, Salt Lake City. Helena, and
other Western cities, entertaining
women Iavisnly. 4 long orgie followed
at Boomers Ferry, Idaho, Mcdonald
land Frankh8user we're captured on q
train bound for Spokane and returned
o Montana for trial.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-22
congressman JR.'S
SCORE TRIUMPH
At FIRST SMOKER
Light of Alaska Tells a
Nature Fake About
Scratching Chickens.

One hundred strong. the Deputy
congressman gathered at the Airing
ton last night. and howled with indig-
nation as IL was narrated TO them how
one Of their number was denied the
privileges to which a Representative OF
the people is entitled.
II was the first annual smoker OF the
Capitol Club. the newly formed organi
cation of the private secretaries Of
members Of Congress. II was alguOst a
fire.
The first smoker was a success. It
was discovered that talent was buryinG
itself under bushels. and last night It
was dragged forth. Now the members
Of the club want to get UP a choral
society and give concerts. The pathos
they could put into My Old kentucky
Home" Is indescribable.
Mr.. Light, OF Alaska. after apologize
ing for his lack Of experience "a an or
atOr. burst forth. Light took an awful
chance. He ventured into the unknown
paths OF nature taking. paved with
qulcksands.
Some years ago, according to Light
be It understood, a crate or chickens
was shipped to Alaska The chickens
were wont, as all good chickens are
10 scratch till shutdown. and then go
to roost. The newly imported chickens
went out one morning and started In.
The light showed no signs Of leaving
the job. and they kept right on till
the time which corresponds with mid
nisht in other parts OF the world, and
then exhausted sought their Toost. But
as they YEARLY closed their eyes they
began 70 fall TO the ground. one by
one. Their claws Lad been all worn
| OF scratching through the long day.
Deputy Nelson Jacobson. of Indiana.
president OF tho Capitol club, was
| tOastmaster. Tie entertainment COM
| mittee which planned the affair con
/ sisted OF B. + Oden. OF Virginia. chair
man; John Snyder. New York; Fred
/ Dennis. Minnesota. ]. NJ. Howell,
/ Utah; F. ". WoOdcock, Indiana; Q. II.
| Lane, Wisconsin, and A. 4. Ward, OF
Nebraska
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-22
GOES DRY"
HIGH LICENSE PASSED

WILMINGTON. Del. March 1.-THE
entire Delaware, Maryland. and ViT-
ginia peninsula is dry" The last
wet" section. Worcester county. Md,
went dry today in a special local
option election. by a majority OF 2.Oj9.
The ''dryB' carried every district.
There are now thirteen dry coun-
ties on the peninsUla-nine in Maryland,
two in Delaware, and two IN Virginia.
The Maryland senate today In Annap-
oils PASSED a high license bill for Bal
timore city. The bill has already passed
the house 1t viii be signed By Gov
ernor Crothers on Monday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-22

ture camera was focused on him. al
ternately following him IN another auto
and taking passing views from the
front In places along the road well
suited for conceaIment His everey ac-
ton was chronicIed, even TO his mount
ing and dismounting, and he was taken
from every side. The Secretary had
on a staff hat, tan breeches, and black
puttees, and despite his weight made a
striking appearance mounted on his big
black thoroughbred. Every one OF the
films is perfect, and the pictures are
particularly good. The conspirators
have triumphed.
According to the statistics of the
camera man the Secretary's review will
be on the curtain in 500 first-class vaude-
Vile houses and 4OO0 five-cent theaLers
throughout the country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-22
Caught Every Move.

It developed that during the entire
show. from the time the Secretary left
the War Department. the moving pic
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-22
Taft in Action
Is Caught for
Nickel Shows

William Howard Taft. Secretary Of
War, and candidate for the Republic
can Presidential nomination at the COM
ing convention, IS at last in the grasp
OF the 'NtckelodeOu man."
When he learned this the Secretary
was very much surprised and deeply
chagrined. He said he was.
While reviewing the troops at Fort
AIyer yesterday afternoon, the moving
picture man caught the Secretary and
his party in every conceivable attitude.
and the films viii undoubtedly be used
for the deIectatiOn OF the millions who
daily patrOnize the scent theaters.
Picture Men "0n the Job"
All the plans for the review at Fort
Myer had been kept secret, ard the
newspaper men had been lodged, but
nevertheless the moving picture man
was right on the job during the entire
& performance
There was a plot against the Secre-
3 taTy. Just who conceived this plot it
is difficult 10 say. There IS belief in
; some quarters that it was "Old Sleuth
Hitchcock" 1t is known, however, that
no matter the source of its conception,
, "Old SleUth Hitchcock" Maj. Gen.
: Franklin J. Bell, chief of the staf Of
the army, his aides, and Colonel Hat
field. commander of the military post at
Fort Myer, were all in on it, and all did
their share toward its working out
A short while ago Colonel Hatfield in
nocentIy invited the Secretary Of War
10 just take a jaUnt over TO the Fort
some afternoon when he was out rid
ing. The. Secretary accepted. II was
: planned that he should review the
troops stationed at Fort Myer. Yester-
day was settled as the date, and fear
ing a lot OF newspaper men, cameras,
ard publicity, all arrangements were
made quietly.
Yesterday afternoon at I o'clock, an
hour before the announced time. the
Secretary donned his riding clothes and
going out of his private door and climb
ing into an auto. sped for Fort Myer.
The Secretary mounted his new coal
black kentucky thoroughbred at head
quarters and rode at a brisk trJt to
the big drill field near the Arlington
wall Accompanying him were General
Bell, chief OF stan, and his aid, Captain
Davis. Everything was in readiness
and the review started Immediately.
During all the parade Secretary Taft
was unconscious Of the buzz and whir1
coming from big camera, planted IT
a carefully selected spot, where it could
get the best view of all the nOtabIes
and all that was doing. Finally dis
covering the big camera planted OF
stills. the Secretary expressed his ar
noyance. but was too late to retreat
and he became reconciled- Colonel Hat
field, General Bell and their RESPECTIVE,
STAINS exchanged knowing glances wheI
the Secretary was not looking.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-22
Died.

FROST-Entered into rest March p, 1893, AZ
1876 a. m. JENNIE. the beloved wife OF
Robert Frost. and daughter OF the late
John and Mary CrOnin.
Funeral from her late residence, 223
Massachusetts, avenue northwest, Monday,
Aerch q at IL O'Clock, thence TO st,
AIovslus Church. where mass will be said
for tho repose OF her soul. Relatives and
friends invited. II
CITDMORE-On Thursday, March 70 1908,
1870 p. m, GRACE s. (nee spargC). be-
loved wife OF P. A. CudmoTe, at the
residence Of her cousin, Miss Ida BUcking-
ham IA y. Fulton avenue, Baltimore, Nd,
Funeral services from above address Sun
day, March q. 1908. at p. m. Relatives
ana friends invited to attend. It
IFE-guddenl-. Thursday. March %. 1908.
JOSEPH c. Ell, beloved husband Of Mary
II. LEI
Servi Is Monday, March ., p. m. at
J William Lees Chapel, 80 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest Relatives and friends
invited. mhZI-zt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-22
In fSemOriam

sad but loving remem-
brancs Of my beloved wife and our mother
MARY A CARRUTHERS, who departed
this life two years ago toby. March p
1906.
Her life was beauty. truth. goodness and
love.
BY her Husband and children, Marie, Helen
and Mary. II
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-22
Name Miss Ourang;
Send Suggestions

The steamship crew which had
charge Of the ourang-outang now an
occupant at the Washington Zoo
named their strange passenger Miss
Hoolihan."
The Zoo officials do not think the
name appropriate. and are DESTROYS
OF having another one bestowed on
their new inmate,
The Times would like to have its
readers suggest a fitting name for
the ourang-
Send your suggestions 10 the Zoo
Editor"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-22
SALOON MAN A SUICIDE
WHEN BUSINESS FAILS

SPRINGFIELD. Ohio, March IL
Stepping in front OF mirror, John A.
Burke. who recently quit the saloon
business because of the heavy license.
cut his thrOat from ear TO ear this
afternoon, dying almost Instantly.
Burke had been acting strangely He
was told that employment had been
offered him in a barber shop. but he
said he could not work there because
he did not have any tan shoes. He
leaves a widow and three children, one
If whom is critically i'll
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-22

Superintendent Baker. of the National
Zoo. was offered the animals, and sent
Head Keeper Blackburn TO New York
to make the purchase, If the creatures
were acceptable. Mr.. Blackburn made
a good bargain with the owners, with
the result that the little ones OF Wash
ington have now for the first time a
chance 10 see what a real ourang
outang looks like. They have proved
so difficult TO keep in the American eli
mate that very few geological gardens
in this country have specimens.
But the name. Miss Hoolihan. does not
please the local authorities. They sug-
gest that some appropriate appellation
like Patricia or DesdemOna should be
given the new acquaintance. The Times
will be glad 10 have its readers see the
Borneo Princess, and to receive sugges-
lions for an appropriate name.
A representative Of The Times Wis
tied Miss - yesterday. Mr.. Fisck-
burn nrficiated at the introduction, ana
the young lady from Borneo. although
suffering from a slight cold. was so
cordial in her reception that she insisted
on placing her arms about the neck OF
her newly made friend. Somewhat en-
barrassed by the effusiveness Of this
reception and a little fearful lest the
bystanders should consider II anything
In the nature OF a family reunion, The
Times man was Eratitied when MISS
Ourang Immediately transferred her
demonstrations OF affection TO Mr..
When returned TO her boudoir the
young jungle princess quickly ore"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-22

about her form the warm folds OF her
blanket, and began the interesting sport
Of throwing straws, spear like, through
the bars Mr. Blackburn had an assis-
tant bring her luncheon. which con-
sisted OF a cup OF milk with a raw egg
mixed in it. Miss Ourang drank tron
the cup daIntiIy and with relish. and
then cuddIed up in her blanket for an
afternoon nap.
The day Of her rival. along with the
new tiger and a large consignment Of
animals and bird friends from South
America. Miss Ourang was rendered a
veritable reception. Today this viii be
repeated on a much larger scale. to all
the children in washington who care
to attend.
Assistants for Reception.
Miss Ourang will be assisted at the
reception by all the familiar residents OF
the zoo. and a large number or new
arrivals, as follows:
Mr.. and Mrs. Alpaca, Mr.. and Mrs
VIscacha. Mr.. and Mrs. Patagonia
Hare. Miss Yagaurundi Cat, Mr.. anG
Mrs Grison. Mr. and Mrs Agouti. NJ.
and Mrs ArmadiIlo and Miss ArmadillO.
Mr.. Opossum. Mr.. Peccary. Mr. and
Mrs. Common Rhea. Miss Darwin Rhea,
Mr.. and Mrs Tinamous and Miss Tina
nous. Mr. and Mrs. Cariamas. Mr.
Llama, Miss Stork.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-22

out OF 10 Times want ads are worth
reading" 4 out OF 10 is worth your AT
TENTIONi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28
NEW CARPET STORE
 OPEN TO PUBLIC

Birmingham's newest retail con cern is the Hoy -Rattermann Carpet company, which opened it's doors for business yesterday morning at 9 o'clock at 2O18 Second avenue, and it's first opening displayed one of the most artistically arranged hops in the city. This store is quite a novelty to Birmingham, being the only one in the city which will be devoted exclusively to the handling of floor coverings and draperies.
 Two floors are occupied, the first one being the place where most of the carpets, rugs and mattings are shown, while the draperies are on the second floor. The line of carpets and draper ies is complete there being textures and patterns to suit every taste from the simplest to the most exacting.
 feature of the opening was a suite of six rooms, fully furnished. There is a kitchen, dining room. bed room, library, parlor and music room, each of which is fitted up complete with fur niture and draperies suiting the room. These rooms were draped by an artist and should be great help to house. keepers in the arranging of their homes.
 The proprietors of the store are both men who have wide acquaintance in Birmingham and who are experienced in the line of business. F. l.. Hoy has been engaged in the furniture bus-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28
COMER IS ASKED TO
 ATTEND MEETING

Atlanta, Ga, October 27.-(Special.)- Governor Conner of Alabama has been asked by Harvie Jordan of Atlanta, Ga, to attend the cotton conference which will be held in Memphis November 10, Il and 12, 1908. or if he cannot be present to name delegates from Alabama. Indi- cations now point to a large attendance from the cotton belt Nand it is believed that Alabama will be well represented
 MT. Jordan has alsev written the com missioner of agriculture of Alabama in addition to the cotton oil men, fertilizer manufacturers. bankers and other inter- ests allied with cotton.
 Among the live topics which will be discussed will be night riding and the numerous burning of gins reported of late throughout the south
 Advices from Memphis say that the plans for the organization of the con- ference forces have all been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28
MAN AND WIFE
 HURT IN RUNAWAY
ANIMAL BECAME FRIGHTENED IN EAST LAKE, THROWING MIR. AND MRS. w. p. M'NAB TO THE GROUND.

AS result of a serious runaway at East Lake yesterday afternoon MT. and Mrs. W. P. McNab are in serious condi- tions at the Hillman hospital.
 MT. MeNab is suffering from a broken arm, broken jaw and three broken ribs.
 Mrs. McNab's injury is confined to a broken arm.
 Both were suffering severly last night at the hospital. where the ambulance of the Mewbourne Undertaking company carried them.
 MT. and Mrs. McNab were driving a large and young mule, which, from some cause, became frightened. When the anil nal attempted to run MT. McNab was un- able to check it. and several hundred yards wore covered before the buggy was overturned. MT. and Mrs. McNab were thrown heavily to the earth
 The maddened animal then proceeded to beat the buggy to pieces against the ground and to kick the shafts into the air.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28
At the Gayety.

'@The Lid Lifters" company which be- gan a weeks engagement at the Gayety Monday is making a hit. The opening part of the bill presents. in advance "The Burlesque Queen" It is a gay, musical, funny performance, acted by a good com pany You laugh and fatten at the fun as you marvel at the patrician air and distinguished personality of the girls who compose the company. The olio Is made up of all-star acts not a dead one in the lot. The burlesque which follows and closes the performance is "Slop Suey" or '"The Sole Kiss" During the action of this burlesque most of the leading char aeters and famous scenes from this great play are reproduced, and 1t Is wonderful to note what transformations and com edy and how humorous things of se- rious character, even those of tragic in- terest can be made when handled and treated by. clever artist and producer. Every part of "The Lid Lifters' D pro- gramme is planned and constructed to atnuse. Get a ticket for the big show and trust 'The Lid Lifters" to do the rest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28
RICH TROPICAL LOOKS
 FOR HIS POOR RELATIVES

is a large, tall man of past middle life. broad face, and has the resonant deep tones of voice of a preacher. When he left New Orleans. on his way to Rio he had but s3 in his pocket. He says Brazil can never seriously compete with us in raising cotton, but that it is the finest cattle country in the world A number of our citizens are looking up family trees to ascertain if they are not kin to Capt. T. Blackmon of Rio Janeiro. Brazil, South America, former ly of Tallapoosa county, Alabama.