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The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

The annual meeting of the Hillside club will be held at the club room on Tuesday evening, November IT, 1908, at 8 o'clock. All members are re- quested to be present. II Frank Wright, Secretary.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

James Larner of New Haven passed Sunday with hls parents on Curtis Hill, Mir and Mrs Patrick Larner.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

Replenish your stock of horse blan- kets for street and stable. A nice line of gents sweaters. sheepskin-lined coats for outdoor workers. A full line of the Sweet-Orr goods, overalls and pants. At the Brick store, Sandy Hook. F
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

A reasonable line of mems sweaters, corduroy pants, mems box calf, gun metal and patent leather shoes, felt boots and all kinds of rubber goods at c. H. Finch's. a-
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

Dr Thomas Electric Oil is the best remedy for that often fatal disease. croup. Has been used with success In our family for eight years. Mrs l.. Whiteacre, Buffalo. N. Y.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

Edward and George F. Taylor and w. H. Wakelee shouldered their guns, Wednesday, and dld hunting go, but aside from cultivating good appetite, they did the game no particular harm.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

Last Saturday the Shelton High school football team played Newtown here in Newtown. The Shelton boys carried off the victory with score of 15 to 2 The Newtown team was ma terially weakened by putting several "subs" into the game. This was made necessary by the inability of several of our boys to play. {
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13
COBWEB SOCIABLE.

The Ladies' Aid society will have a Cobweb social at the Congregational Parish house on Friday evening, No vemper 20. The annual meeting will also be held, the same evening.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

s. Curtis S Son are working full time in their box factory, and the
 prospect is bright for the winter. &
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13
THE METHODIST CHURCH.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

At l0,45 a. m. morning service with sermon by the pastor, subject, "The Church, the members who com pose it," at l2 m, Sunday school; at ' D. rn., evening service.
 Thursday, prayer meetings at 3 and z p. m.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

For mild, easy action of the bow els, single dose of Doan's ReguletsS is enough. Treatment cures habltual constipation. 25 cents box. ASK your druggist for them.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

Choice fancy groceries. Strictly pure Vermont maple syrup in gallon cans. At Taylor, Curtis & Co.'s.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13
S0UTHVILLE.

On Sunday at SD. m. service with peaching by Rev J. A. Osborne.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

Rev J. A. Osborne was in New York, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, at tending the mid-year conference of the Methodist ministers of the New York East conference.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

Unclaimed letters remain in the postoffice addressed to Mrs Lucy Smith, Mr and Mrs Frank Beers. Miss Van Batilghe, Mrs Ella E. Boardman, Mrs Walter 5. Bostwick, Mrs H. B. Cristy, Thomas Bowling, J. H. Foote D. D. S., Mrs Elizabeth Huber, Martin Mietek, Keith Wall Morris, c. Veers, Frank Morton. INV. M. Reynolds. Postmaster.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

Horatio Finch of South Norwalk, L. T. Briscoe and Miss J ennie Briscoe were entertained at dinner, Monday evening, by MT and Mrs c. H. Finch.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

Bananas, figs, dates, oranges, Eng fish walnuts, all the accessories for parties and social gatherings, at c. H. Finch's.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

Keep your horse warm. this winter. You can do so by buying a nice warm blanket either for the stable or out doors at D. N. Clark's in Shelton.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

L. c. Gilbert, Sr., has had severe attack of inflammation in his eyes. At this writing they are getting better. ~
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

Jephthah chapter, o. E. S., will have a regular meeting, Friday night. with the conferring of the degree.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

Hiram chapter, R. A. M., worked the mark master degree. Wednesday night. Refreshments were served and social hour enjoyed.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

George Jeckle, an employe of the Borden's Condensed Milk Co.,, is pass ing few days in New York state.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

Hobart Fairchild holds the reins over a new horse he recently pu rchased of parties in Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

Great values just now in bed quilts, confortables and all-wool blankets. At the Brick store, Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

Walter Peterson passed Sunday in New Haven.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

Empty pork barrels and rock salt at Taylor, Curtis & Co.'s.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

Mir and Mrs Charles s. Cole are re- joicing in the birth of a daughter on Wednesday.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

Miss Elizabeth Blake of Castle Ro- nald, r turned, Wednesday night, from an automobile trip to New York City.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

Mir and Mrs E. M. Peck, Sr., enter taiDed a party of friends at their home, Friday evening.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

William B. Lee of New York is the guest of Edward Taylor at Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

Mrs B. H. Corning is on the sick list.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

Charles Winton has been doing car penter work for l.. c. Gilbert.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

The Lady Foresters postponed thelr whist, announced for Wednesday night till Saturday evening of this week.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

George w. Stuart IS having the pub lie water put into his residence in New town Street.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

Mir and Mrs Howard Light enter tained a few friends at dinner, Sun day.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

WINTER UNDERWEAR for ladies, children and men, from 25c to S2, at French's, Behel.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13
CAST oRIA. Bear, .h. nlhs kind ing Hals AIuays Boughi ''s,.''' ., R1hAZzZI-

For watches, clocks and iewelry you will find fine line at M. J. Beuchler's. AS Fairfield avenue, Bridgeport, at right prices. He also does repair work. Give him call.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

Great values in bedquilts and com fortables, s1.25 and sl.50. at R. H. Beers & Co.'S.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

Miss Ada Fields spent few days, recently, at the home of her aunt, Mrs H. w. Wright.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

Miss Catharine Payne of Bridgeport is visiting her mother, Mrs Charles Payne, on Dayton street.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13
FELT ROOTS.

A full line of Ball Band boots, at French's, Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

Manager w. H. Stevens of the Bor- den's Condensed Milk Co.,, has been prostrated with severe cold.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

Michael Kilbride passed Wednesday in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

Grant Nutting is on the sick list, suffering with a grip cold.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

We have just received a stock of very nice warm gloves and mittens that will keep your hands warm. We have felt boots to fit all and they are the right kind [Penield & Craig, at the Depot.
The Newtown bee., 1908-11-13

the income to apply upon the rectors salary ito Winfred l. Wakeman in trust for Kittie Powell, $500. The residue of the estate is divided into three equal portions, one share to be given to Win nifred I. Wakeman and the other two. thirds to the Masonic Charity Founda- tion of Connecticut Endowment Fund. In codicil provision is madeS for the payment of S30o annually to Winifred l. Wakeman until the death of the testator's wife when she is to have $5,0OO. Caroline French. the widow and Winnifred 1. Wakeman qualified as executrices and Seth Hill and A. J. Hull were appointed appraisers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-05
ROADS PA4ALYzED
ALL 0VER. COUNTRY
33s,5I5 Cars and 5000 Loconlo-
tives, Representing S4oo, ooo,-
600, Lying Idle.
REDUCING FORCES ON C. & o.
Salary Question Not Yet Offici-
ally Considered, President
Stevens Says.

In discussing the railroad situation
generally yesterday, Pres .dant George
w. Stevens, of the Chesapeake and
Ohio, said that though the company,
like others, had found 1t necessary to
reduce forces wherever possible. be-
cause OF the lack OF traffic, the question
OF cutting. salaries had not been off,
ctal1yi considered as yet. "Ra.lroad men
do not want to be driven to that en-
treme," he said, "but when the freight
and passenger traffic l,as decreased so
largely. we must adopt the policy of
|retrenchment and relief. That means,
q, course, that ne must I. get along
Work Suspended.
All work. apart from that OF moving
Grains and I, handling traffic, has d been e.
more than 200 men engaged In double.
tracking between Richmond and New
port News having been dropped yes
terday. They came to the city for
their money, and went away to seek
other employment: The general office
force here has been reduced 10 per
cent, this order applying generally
along the system where the business
could be conducted with fewer men.
Loss in Revenue.
President Stevens found a report on
his desk yesterday showing thdt, US
result OF rate reduction, the passen-
ger receipts on one day last week were
So, 100 less titan for the corresponding
day last yenr. This would average
loss Of about $4,000 O month. Ac-
cord.ng to q report of the committee
on car efficiency of the American Rail-
way Association. received at the gen
eral offices of the Chesapeake and Ohio,
the car shortage, on 161 railroads, on
October goth was S6,S1l The car sur
plus on 1853 roads on January ed was
S3S,3l5, or difference of 425,126. At
present there are 5000 idle locomotives,
these, with the idle cars, representing
SIO0 100000 Of idle capital.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-05
Crime IN VIRGINIA
TO STEAL UMBRELLA
Old Theory Shattered and Jury
Gives Man Six Months to
Prove It.

Reversing a former decision that at
tracted widespread Interest throughout
the country, a Jury In the Hastings
Court held yesterday that tho theftSof
an umbrella is a violation Of the laws
of the Commonwealth, and to prove 1t,
sent Ernest Miller, alias Henry Taylor
to Jail for six months.
When q prisoner charged with q
similar offense. was on trial in the
Hastings Court q few years ago, he
had Judge David c. Richardson as his
lawyer: The latter made a strong plea
tc8Ethe jury Gentlemen" he said,
~ on ], know It Is not crime to take
another mans umbrella. have done
IT. you have done It, and Il have req
son to believe that Fl Is Honor, Judge
Witt, Is likewise guilty.
The Jury wore the expression OF o
sheep, Judge Witt shook with laugh
ter. Judge Richardson looked grave,
and the prisoner let out his girth The
evidence OF gull was conclusive. bu.
the prisoner was acquitted.
n The news was flashed sto5. al quar-
tiers, the newspapers laundering serI-
nusly that Virginia + had laid down the
broad proposition Of law that 1t was
perfectly proper to steal an umbrella;
OF the state OF the weather
or previous conditions Of servitude.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-05
CAR HANGING over M t:
HOUSE.; he MOVED [: 4
'Peachy' Griffin Taking No
Chances With Load Of Freight
Balanced on Trestle.

Held only by Its forward trucks. n
heavily loaded freight cur OF the Ches-
apeakc and Ohio Railway hangs half ;,
way over the trestlc at Twelfth and
Canal Streets, sixty feet above tho
street level, and threatens momentarily
to fall and demolish the home Of
"Peachy" Griffin. who. when he saw the
cur appearing over the side OF the big
steel and iron bridge, promptly moved
himself and family to safer quarters.
Engine No. 254 backed a train Of
freight cars on the trestle shortly bo.
fore z o'clock yesterday morning. and
for soms unexplained reason the rear
car was suddenly turned sideways and
halfway showed over the trestle. Con-
ductor 81. Z. Savage and Brakeman
Alex. G. Wells. In charge OF the train.
cor next 10 the one in the rear. else
they must have been thrown off and
hurled TO the. street below.
The car which Is filled with hay, is
stu overhanging the trcstlc. Mr..
Griffin saw 1t coming and promptly
took to cover. When he was prepared
TO retire for the night the car was stifi
there. and he concluded that 1t would
be wiser and safer TO transfer himself
and family TO some place where only
the dark sky overhunG them. In the
meantime a sudden or unexpected slip.
ping OF the car. hanging sixty feet
above his home, means the demolition
of oil he possesses, and he is watching
the movements OF the wreckers WITH
vigilant eyes. Owing to the fact that
the wrecking train Is too heavy TO
dare move on the trestle. the car must
BE moved By some other effort Al
effort was unsuccessful yesterday. and
to-day the W rockers will try to roll
The car back into position.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-05
COUNCIL INCREASES
Family PAY ROLL
Thirty Per Cent. of Members
Have Relatives at Work, Wages
Amounting to $4,000.

Seeming extravaganza by City Coun.
ell In increasing salaries, when the
scale to-day Is 25 per cent. greater
tran that paid to men engaged In d
similar line Of work by outside COR
Sporations. and when railroads and in
dustrinl concerns are cutting off en-
ployes by the thousand and reducing
the pay of those who remain, is ex
planned by citizens generally OH tho
ground of politics and friendship.
S9lnrN incrcnscx last year amounted
to s30.:75. The statement Is made by
a member of the Bnnrd Of Aldermen
that 80 per cent. of members of the
two branches hnvc rel-tiyes In the en-,
sploy OF the city, ana the nvgrcEntca
amount OF their nay Is $4,000. This
Is looked upon AN merely mn "incl-
lhent". In municipal life.
Employees In Politics. $1
The army Of city employees IS a
powerful factor in municipal politics.
They receive each year abct,t $so00o0.
and II the present policy Of giving
more is continued. the sum will soon
srea the s1.000.000 mark. Is a
notorious fact that as soon as an sordi-;
nance to give an en1p1oyes more pay = IS
defeated, 1t hobs up again. goes through
the various committees and returns
to the Council, where It Is generally
adopted. Tho few members who dafy
the gpolitical rings and attempt to check
the wholesale grabbing are so greatly
In. the minority that they are unable
TO bring about a change for retrench.5
!n1ant and relief, S8s b; s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-05
Funeral of Captain Wise.

The funeral Of Captain George d,
Wise. who died shortly be fore O'clock
yesterday morning. will take place
from the home, No. 204 East Main
Street. at u o'clock Tomorrow. The
services will be conducted by the Rev.
Lnndon r. Mason, OF Grace Episcopal
Church, and interment will be made
ln$F1ollywocd. LeeaCamp. Confederate
Veterans. has detailed the following
members to attend the funeral In uni
form; Dr.. c. ". 2. Bre ok. Charles A..
Harrington, JohnsiA. Curtis. i. Andrew
SRrousc.. Lewis Fl. Blair. Thompson
slB E'is r. a. Carter and. A.. o. Jones.
Am1 ng Those who viii prob. bly, at
, t1I the funeral are, ssnator,J ohm w;
Daniel and Rep esentatiYes, ~ ones and
Lamb. and Joseph j. Slnnott, OF Rich
imond. Democratic emp!oye of the
Hnuse. Many members OF Congress.
with whom Mr.. Wise served in the
House Il g 5 have expressed their sorrow at
a meeting Of the Richmond Bar
ASSOCIATION has been called by Hon. D.
y. Rlchard son for IL o'clock o-day,
" the assembly hall OF tho Chamber
~ 2; commerce for tho purpose Of pass
l ~ suit Die revolutions uEon the de tn
or Captain Wise. y.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-05
LAYMEN,s MEETING

Effort to Get Mr.. Pepper as One of the
S-=--9tt;e 4s Speakers.- -
Another great sasssmbiage OF Richmond
layuteus similar 70 the ona held al che Jet-
ferson Hotel In December. has been az
ranged for Friday. February 18th. al-. !.
Campbell Whits,{of New York. who made 70
strong an impression sat the former meeting
by his business.l!ka view ot missionary
work, will return for this gathering. and
will be accompanied by Mr.. w. T. Ellis.
another leader In the Laymen's Movement.
and traveller and writer OF some note
The affair Will be In the nature OF an IN
formal banquet. and covers Will be laid for
about 500 picked men from all ths churchef
An effort 1. being made to secure as ona Of
the speakers Mr. George Wharton Pspper.et
PHILADELPHIA whose addresses on the mems
thank Offering Aovement during the recent
Episcopal General Convention attracted muci
Attention. - $3.50. -. /. - $500. -.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-05

and Coroner Taylor was summoned
Flow the man came to fall from the
wall, which is about eighteen feet high,
could not be ascertalned,s but friends
% the family stated that about four
years aso he suffered severe fall,
Wh'oh left him subject to vertigo It
rs supposed that he was attacked with
slaalness yesterday afternoon.
HaWthorne was plumber, thirty
tMo ;, ,N s o. sc, unmarried. He lived
III lienrico county. about four miles
from The city. with his parents, Mr..
ana MIS-. Peter w HAWTHORNE. He
teuVes also two siaters---slrs. Charles
.Alleh aud Mrs. Edward Stiff. The body
WA Was taken IN charge by an undertaken,
Ine. i'lneral arrangements Will be made
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-05

convention wishes to bring out. his
speech was replete with i,umor. and
more than once he was forced to wait
for some minutes unfit his laughing
audience could regain control Of itself.
The speaker said hs wished to dispel
at once the idea that the league is
sentiment maker. and declared that
previous efforts along this line by So
called Anti-Saloon lecturers have gone
up mot in smoke, but hot air." He
also stated most emphatically that the
league is not for local option. but for
prohibition. At this point long cho-
rus of ''Amens" ran fervently through
the audience. Continuing, however. he
said that 1t had been found necessary
to reach this objective point along the
paths OF local option. Churches and
temperance workers. flo declared, must
so into politics for their cause and
gain power enough to establish, as he
said, political cemetery" With the
proper pressure at their command it
Will be easy to relegate refractory poll
#itic!ans to this graveyard, and those
who follow them VIII profit by their
downfall. There must also be lobbyists
to keep the well-meaning lawmakers
free from the Establishments of their
friends, who might not be favorable to
the reforms.
Program To-day.
This mornings session will commence
promptly at 0 o'clock, instead Of 10
O'Clock, as printed on the program, as
1t has been found that the delegates
will be compelled to be present at the
Capito. to appear before the commit
tees In charge OF certain legislation
which they advocate. The program is
as fellows:
nent OF committees: Committee on nominal
tlpns, committee on credentials, committee
on legislation, committee on resolutions
Gil eetings from church md te y erance or-
gaLiza tions. Address. Reports: TREASURER.
p. Jones: superintendent; Rsv +. II Ben
j. W. West: Field Secretary. Northern Vic
gipia, Rev. Ed. j. Richardson's; Field secra-
tary, Southwestern Virginia. Rev j. D. Nc
Alister
.fternoon--e:1s. devotional exercises:
e:so. discus sion, National Legislation Need
Washington. D. c.i a;l5. discussion. Tho
pispensary. Why II Should Not Be Favored
a, u so-CalIed Lesser EVIL" led By REV. i.
a, Lyons; 1850, discussion. 1.-THE Right Of
Christian and Moral Forces 10 Unite In mn
0r.ni- Partisan Movement for Advancing
Daniel. p. D.: 81 why the Time for LocaI
Option Elections Should Not BE Selected
Before Consultation with the state League .
Rev. Ed. j. Richardson: AIS. discussion.
"Tenlperance Literature. the Kind Needed
led by Rev. II. II. Pitt. d. D.; 4:i5, recess.
Evenipg--7:so, devotional exercises; 7:45.
''sta u Legislation Needed and Why, and How
| to ohtain y" Rev, James Cannon. Jr.. u.
ID: $3.50. address. Governor Robert B. Glenl
| OF North Carolina.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-05
FARMERS IN ARMS
Declare Tint Constitutional Rights Are De.
Ing Assaulted.

Declare Tint Constitutional Rights Are be-
ing .Assailcd.
Supervisor Walter L. Grant, OF IIsnrico
county stirred up yesterday email hornets
nest when he offered before the board his
good roads resolution, compelling all persons
neulins loads over the county roads to use
bload-tired wagons. Anticipating the move
large number OF farmers appeared before
the board, and most of them spoke at
lenGth against the measure.
ASIDE from the fact that the change would
entail considerable expense to the farmers.
many OF them consider that It Is an In.
iiingement on their constitutional rights,
though none could gainsay the benefit which
would be the result OF the new law One
mar went SO far. as to say that II the meas
ure went into effect he would SEQ to 1t that
INC tires OF all automobiles which ran on
tho county roads be measured. and II tn,
dla not come up to the standard he would
report thehl and insist that the owners be
fined. y 80 ?
On the other hand. several OF the most
substantial citizens OF the county spoke in
favor OF the proposition. One farmer who
took no part in the discussion. but who has
haa considerable experience with the county
reads, says that several of the large farms
are now using broad.tred wagons and that
the effect on the roads is rem arkablc.
The opposition being SO strong the resolu-
ton was tabled for the present.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-05
TURPIN FOR JUDGE
President of board Of Aldermen VIII
I RO la Tn

President OF Hoard Of Aldermen VIII
Do Candidate.
President William NJ. Turpin, of the
Board OF Aldermen, Mr.. w. Crump
Q. james are candidates for the posi-
ton OF Judge Of tho new Civil Court
for the city OF Richmond. which will
probably be created by the General
that the selection will be made by
members OF the local bar.
Though all the candidates will hive
strong support, Mr.. Turpin's friends
to- go on the bench, his fine legal
training and ability as a lawyer being
recognized as the qualifications needed
BY one IN that position. Admittedly.
Aldermen, the loss sustained by that
body In the event of his election would
not outweigh the greater public SER
vice he could render rs judge OF the
b. (
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-05
HAD HOT FIGHT

Alonzo Woodruff Gives Battle to His Fur.
: suers. But Goes Calmly With Officer.
Alohzo woodruff icolored) was locked up
In the Second Police Station last night 81,
the charge of stealing q pair af trousers and
Officer Clarke. of the bicycle corps, arres:.
ed the negro after riding more than a mile
II where Woodruff was being held. When
tn. policeman arrived Alonzo was busily
engaged in laying low those who were bent
on his arrest. He had disposed of one with
leaden weight. applied on the Jaw and
others. all friends OF Jefferson. were faring
equally as bad. In tho meantime woodruff
was pummeled pretty badly himself. When
sho was brought TO the static n house he ex-
-hiiited badly marked countcnance and a
much swelled head. He went to his cell as
Lamb to Slaughter 55lT 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-05
BATH FOR SKATERS
Sixteen Negro Men aud .toincn tescucd
from Wntcr.

= SfNlSu uUu sS>0SsASss
from Nntcr. Il
According to Il report received late
last night, sixteen colorcd men and
Women who thought the lee of Ger.
tain SHenrico county pond sufficiently
thick to bear. their combined weight,
wero quickly disabused wien the wav,--
ing surface suddenly gave beneath
them and sprecipitated tie lot into the
chilly waters. Others be..,nd them
heading to the same cold bath innn-
aged TO turn Themselves from the dams
gerous hole. ulld then the men quickly
proceeded to the rescue'of those who
were struggling III the water. Fences
nearby were torn up, and every avail
able post and pole wass.thrust out to
those who were struggling for dear
life. After difficult work on the part
OF the ready rescuers and others who
came to their aid, the drowning lot
were dragged from the water and
placed upon dry land -