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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-05-14

New York. Special: President
Roosevelt's likeness from the brush OF
Philip A. Laszlo, an eminent Hungar-
Ian artist, has been placed on exhibit
ton in the Knoedler galleries. 1t is a
convincing piece Of work.
Mr., Laszlo. who Is a painter OF cell
ebities, came to the United States early
last month with a commission for the
presidents portrait from Colonel Ar
thur Lee, an officer OF the British army,
a member OF parliament, and a close
friend OF the president. Major Lee was
formerly military attache at the Brit
fish embassy and was in Cuba as an OBJ
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-05-14
The Gun shsritfs.

They wasn't fancy takers, and they didn't
put on airs;
They didn't stop TO argue, and they
wouldn't split no hairs;
The word they knew was duty-it was
first I'm Its appeal ,
And they played life's game out fairly,
and they never scamped a deal.
They recognized two classes-one was bad
and n was good
And they didn't hurt a hombrey who be-
haved as hombreys should;
But they wouldn't pass a game up jest
because twas hard to beat, .
SO centrally, when they cashed in, both
their boots was on their feet.
Some are sleepin' back in Kansas, where
they brung respect for law
To the cowtowns where the trailmen kept
a loud n long hurrah;
From the Yellowstone to Brazos they was
there with nerve and gun,
because OF peace they gave us they
ave earned the praise: well doneI'
. Denver Republican.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-05-14

server when the president was colonel
Iof Rough Riders.
Mr.. Roosevelt gave nine sittings. 1t
was at his w suggestion that he
posed In his riding suit, the coat and
waistcoat OF which are those of a sack
salt. over his shoulders Is draped a
mauve lining gives a touch OF color.
The president frequently talked with
visitors and with his advisers when the
artist was at work, and the expression
OF the face is that OF thought and earn
estness. The brush work Is bold and
free.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-05-14

The civilized nations of the world
strike 100000 matches every minute
OF the "a hours. Americans use up
200, OOO, 600, 900 a year. Some OF the match
plants are very large, one on the Pa
.cific coast covering 240 acres. with 34
miles Of railroad which supply tina
match machines with 200, 900 feet OF
sugar pine and yellow pine logs per
day.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-05-14
WIDOWS NEW PENSION LAw.

Act of April 10, 1908. allows widows Of
honorably discharged soldiers or sailors
more IL married before Jun q, 1890, q
pension OF $12 per month, n 81 for each
child under 16 years of age.
Income or property no bar to pension,
Under the Bounty Law of March 4, 1907,
many soldiers and their heirs now en-
titled to 500. Officers tax refunded etc.
For blank applications and full particu-
lars address Henry O.. Cutter, Pension
Claim Attorney, DanYille, III.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-05-14
Danger of II.
DdEI8ST " rs
rom tha CIavaIapd Taadar

From The Cleveland Leader.
Mother, mother, mother. turn the
hose on mel" sang little Willie. as his
ann was dressing him this morn
ing.
What you you mean?" she asked.
You've put my stockings on wrong
side out" he said.
We fear While viii grow up to be a
newspaper humorist.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-05-14

The value OF agricultural machines
and implements annually imported by
Siberia amounts to about 10000, 900
rubles ($5,150, O0O). The imported ar
ticles are chiefly supplied by German
and American manufacturers, being far
superior to those made in Russia.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-05-14
A Mild Yearn.

Understand" concluded the strug-
Cling young lawyer, II hold no brief
for the trusts"
And then he added softly: II wish
I did"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-05-14

Kerosene oil was first used In the
United states for illuminating In 1926.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-05-14

In Australia there are nearly BAT, 900
more men than women!
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-05-14

London uses $4,000 tons of sugar az
nually for jam making.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-05-14
CHAPTERS

''Tkis IS a serious matter" said Mas
ter Rertie thoughtfully as we sat in the
conclave an hour later round the table
In the pa:ioE Mistress Anne was at
tending to Dynphna up stairs. and Van
Tree had not returned again. SO that
we had been unable to tell him of the
mornings adventure. But the rest Of
us were there. 1t considerably adds
TO the danger OF our position BERTHE
continued.
course ii does his wife said
promptly. 'sBut Master Lindstrorn here
can best judge OF that and OF whas
ccurse il will be safest to take.
ut depends our host answered
$50 WY, upon whether the dead man
be discovered before night. You see.
IL the body be not fond
'.Weli = said my lady impatientiy as
he paused,
,Then We must some or US go after
dark 4nA bury him. he decided. tAAd
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

audience from start to finish and inn pressed upon them the importance of prayer. In the course of his talk he gave several vivid illuStgations of help through prayer. At the conclusion of his address he asked all those who wished to be prayed for to raise their right hand. Several hands were noticed Preceding the sermon MT Pugh sang in very impressive man ner The Clean Spirit Tomorrow CThursday) will be church day." Services will be held in all the churches at 9:30 a. m. The union aft ernoon service will be held at the First Methodist Episcopal church at 8 p, m. The regular evening service will be held at the Congregational church at 7:45 o'clock. Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock will be meeting in the opera house for men only. The fac tory services tomorrow will be at the K. Wallace & Sons plant at 1910 m. At the conclusion of the regular ser vice at the Congregational church this evening MT. and Mrs. Asher explained the saloon work which they are car rying on in connection with the cam paign. Mrs. Asher sang My Moth CTS Prayer" There was @ large at | tendance.
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Tn c,ve " IT e Recer,,or.

The decision of the junior class of the Wallingford High school in regard to the discontinuance of the annual re- ception and dance during commence among the alumnae of the school and the townspeople. The members of the two lower classes in the High school are also much aroused over the fact that they will not be allowed to par take in the banquet. which is to be prominent members of these two classes stated to-day that in all proba- bility they would give a reception and dance to take the place of the one which has been discarded. It will be given in the armory, and every effort one social event in the school year. The students are sure of the earnest support of the alumnae and the towns people If they undertake the affair.
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Hazing Decision Given.

The high school hazing affair has been settled as far as the school com mittee is concerned No action was taken other than the repremanding of the students and the announcement that if any other cases of like nature occur the matter would be dealt with more harshly. Quoting member of the committee the reason for the de- cision is We find that all of the boys implicated have always been obedient to the rules of the school and stood well in department and are not in corrigible within the meaning of the statute" Although the case is out of the school authorities hands it. can be brought up in the criminal or civil courts by Mir. Gardner at any time.
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WALLINGPORD.
Special JournaI-Courler News-service.l

Special JournaI-Courler News-Service'p
 Wallingford, Jan. 29.-Dr. William ! Dawson delivered most interest ing sermon "On Prayer" to a large congregation at the First Baptist church this afternoon. As consider able reputation has preceded pr. Dawson, something about his career would not be out of place. He was born at Towcester, England. in lS54 and was educated at Kingsbury col lege, Bath, and Didsbury college Manchester. For fifteen years he was a Wesleyan minister and held pas torate at Glasgow, Scotland. In lsoS he entered evangelistic work pr Dawson is also the author of many in teresting works of literature. He IS rather an eccentric looking man He wears his hair very long. much like musician His voice is in two dis- tinct ranges. Sometimes. when ne wanted to lay particular emphasis up on some part of his theme his voice dropped way down to 8 deep, impres- sive. mellow tone. that held his large audience spellbound.
 Dr. Dawson took for his subject St Matthew vi, 6: When thou prayes' enter thy closet and shut thy door His sermon held the attention Of the
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st. Onge Benefit Dance.

McDonough's orchestra will render the following dance program at the ex- hibtion drill and dance to be given by Co. K in the armory tomorrow even ing (Thursday). The affair will be giv- en for Private A. F. St. Onge: Two step, When the Band Plays Yankee Doodle; waltz, You Are My Life, My All; two step. Kentucky Wedding Knot waltz, The Merry Widow; two step, Keep on Smiling; waltz, Darling Sue; caprice, Dance of the Peacocks; waltz, Meath the Old Cherry Tree: two step Car barlickAcid; waltz, the last Kiss; two step, Cotton; Waltz, When the Robin Sings Again; two step, And They Say He Went to College.
 This morning County Commissioners Walter and Geddes were in the borough looking over the premises on Meadow street, where 1t is desired to locate a saloon. No statement of their action in the matter could be obtained.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

Mrs. w. H. Chadderton and Mrs. George Katt will have the charge of the program at the Rainbow bazar Thursday evening. The same inter esting feature will prove attractive, the Japanese tea room, sale of home made pastry, and other pleasing dain- ties. The fair will close on Thurs day evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30
Competitive Whist.

Mrs, J. Penney Barker entertained the Competitive Whist club this after noon at her residence on Christian street. The prizes were awarded as follows Mrs O. H. D. Fowler, Mrs Roswell D. Perkins, Mrs. Amer S. Martin, and Mrs. H. H. Walker. The guests prize went to Mrs. B. Alexan-' dnr
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

The First and the Plymouth Con- gregational churches vii have prayer meetings on Friday evening at 7:45 o'clock, the Methodist church class meeting at the same hour. The La dies Benevolent union will have a meeting in the First church parlors in the afternoon. Tea will be served at o'clock.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30
MILFORD.

Special Journal Courier News service)
 Milford, Jan. 29.-Miss Ruth Sper- ry has gone to Northfield seminary, where she has entered on two years course. Miss Sperry was graduated from the Milford high school in June, 1907.
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Ladies' night will be observed at Volunteer council, on Thursday even ing. A good time has been planned by the committee, and will be enjoyed by the ladies who attend.
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At Memorial chapel yesterday after noon, was held the funeral Of Mrs. Amelia Lucas, who died in Newark. The services were conducted by Rev. R. E. Brown
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Edward G. Hungerford, who re- gently left New Britain for Bridge port and who has been visiting at the home of his mother in Milford, is now boarding with MT. and Mrs. Samuel Warburton in Bridgeport.
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Captain E. L. Ford is at his home on Gulf street this week. The cap tain is connected with the Merwin Oyster company and spends the great CT part of his time in Providence, R. l.
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George Bassett, infant son of Mir and Mrs. Lewis Bassett, died at his home in Hemingway avenue, East Ha- ven, yesterday.
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The Milford Wheel club will meet on Thursday evening, as usual.
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The committee on the ladies night of Volunteer council, Royal Arcanum, for Thursday evening, have arranged good program. It is as follows: Music, recitations, carpet bowlers, light refreshments. All who attend will have a good time. very informal lV
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An alarm was rung in this evening at 7:45 D. m. from box 25, corner of Main and Christian streets, as a test of the system by Chief David McCune and the fire committee. The alarm was sounded perfectly.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

The ladies guild will be guests of Mrs. D. E. Smith on New Haven ave nue and Gulf street on Wednesday, February 5.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

Mrs. William Marron and Miss Mary Mccarthy. who have been the guests of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Collins of South Main street. returned to their home in Stamford to-day.
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Quite a number are looking forward to the leap year dance which the sun shine club will give in Pythian hall next Tuesday evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

There was large attendance yester- day afternoon, at the funeral Of Mrs. Clarissa A. Bartholomew, attended at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. w. A. Ashby, on the Lighthouse road. The bearers were four relatives. The re- mains will be taken to Wallingford to- day, for interment. The services were attended by Rev. R. E. Brown of Pill grim church.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

The operation for appendicitis. which was to have been performed on Miss Lena Markham daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Frederick Markham in Hartford yesterday, was postponed.
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santawae lodge, F. and A NJ, will be held on Friday evening. The new of ficers hope for large attendance.
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Principal Kelsey appointed that day as visiting day for the teacher.
 The Ladies Missionary society Of the Congregational church vii meet on FIT day afternoon of this week at the nome of Mrs. G. W. Austin on West Prospect
 A gang of workmen were set to worK cutting ice today at Newton's pond on Ramsdell street. If the cold weather continues no doubt the other ice com panies will begin cutting. as already the ice is a good thickness.
 Mrs. Smith of Tioga, Pa, mother of Lawyer George V. Smith, and Mrs w. I F. Alcorn, is making a visit with her daughter. Mrs. Alcorn, on Austin street.
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Mrs j. J. Cushman is i'll at her home on North Orchard street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

Working plans for the new public library at North Haven are being pre- pared by Architect w. K. Becroft.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

lodge, No 57. at Stony Creek, this eve ming.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

Mrs. S. Camfield of South Britain is spending the week with her parents, Captain and Mrs. F. L. Ford of Gulf street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

James R. Quinn of the center and Paul W Mclean of Pine Orchard at tended a meeting of the social commit tee of the New Haven Christian En- deavor Union Monday evening. The committee decided to hold a social on the evening of February l2. MT. Quinn represented the Endeavor soci- ety of the Congregational church and NIT. Mclean that of the Baptist church. Both were given important committee assignments for the event soon to oe- cur.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

The great event of Friday evening will be the informal dance to be given by M. P. Rice Hose company. No. 2. in Music hall. music will be by Clapp's orchestra and Professor Sullivan will prompt
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

Freelove Baldwin Stow chapter, D. A. R., meet in the chapter house on Thursday afternoon for the January meeting.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

The Quinnipiac Hose company has accepted an invitation of Arctic En- zine company of Milford to attend a concert and ball on February l4. The next pinochle party will be held at the engine house next Wednesday.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

Quite a number of. Knights of Pythias from the center attended an oyster supper given by George E. Shaw
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

The regular communication of An
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

Miss Annie E. O'Brien of New York city arrived in town today for a visit with relatives
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

The Sunshine society will meet in the the parish house on Friday after noon and the Trinity guild in the same place in the evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

Dr. F. B. Heady has been ap- pointed the post surgeon for the town of Milford. All men, who are exempt from military duty, will do we'll to call on Dr. Heady, to put in their ap- plication, and prompt steps will be taken for the abatement of the GUS tomary tax.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

Mrs. T J Falls has gone to spend a few days with Mrs Scofield in Phila- de1phia.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30
BRANFORD.
tspcc,s, Journal-Ccurier New,-servic.. l,

Special Journal-Ccurier News-Serviee.D
 Branford, Jan. 29.-The registrars of voters have given notices of meetings to revise the lists for caucus purposes. The first will be held on Friday, Feb ruary :. and the second on Friday of the following week. The sessions will be from la o'clock noon until g o'clock in the evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

Druggist John B. Thomas Is con valescing from an illness of about two weeks durat tion.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

The junior league will meet in the chapel on Friday at 4:15 o'clock. The members will respond to the calling of the roll call, with Bible verses con taining the word Love" the same as for the last week, when the meeting was postponed on account of the snow and wind.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

Mrs. B. H. Ryder of Woodmont has been confined to her home with a severe cold.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

The extra meetings which are being
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

William A. Beede and Miss Celery Martin. both of this city. were married Tuesday evening, at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. F. c. Tullar. A number of relatives and friends of the groom were present The couple will reside In newly furnished house in State street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

Nathaniel Eldridge Is visiting for a couple of weeks at his home in Fair Haven.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

A delegation from all the churches in the Fair Haven district went to Mer- iden last evening to attend the Chap man meetings. They went up on the 6:0S train and at Union station joined a party from the Howard Avenue church who were on the same mission Most of the Fair Haven party attend ed the service at which Rev. Dr. Os- trom, who was the evangelist in the Fair Haven district, preached
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

MT. and Mrs. Elon Bragg, who were the guests of friends in. Pittsburg, Pa.,
 Continued on Fifth Page.)
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30

Edward Burwell of Read street has been very i'll with an attack of acute bronchitis. He is slowly recovering his usual good health.
 After an illness of many weeks Henry Clark of Prospect street passed away Tuesday evening at his resi- dence. The funeral services will be held at his late residence on Friday afternoon at o'clock.
 Mrs. w. F. Patchen of Bridgeport was the guest on Tuesday of her brother, Dr, w. s. Putney.
 Rev. F. A. Sumner of the First Congregational church will address the Devon Sunday school next Sunday afternoon.
 Miss c, M Morrison of Garden street, New Haven, graduate of Grace hospital training school for nurses, is taking care of Mrs. George Kingsley of Lafayette street, who is ill with pneumonia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-09
BISHOPS ELECTION
TO Be POSTPONED
The Ri. Rev. Alexander
MaCkay-Smith Favored
by Many.

Since it became known that Bisnop
Brent declined the head of the diocese
OF Washington, to succeed the late
Bishop SattorIee, preferring 70 remain
in the Philippines and continue lhS
work there, there mas been much ais
Cussion as TO who the next mead OF the
diocese viii be. Il is generally CON
ceded that when the diocesan eonyen-
tion meets in Washington June II I'd
elect a successor to Bishop Satterlee
IL will adjourn until October so inc
full membership Of the convention may
have voice in the election
While a number OF bishops have Deen
named as the probable choice OF the
convention, a large number OF chufch-
men and laity alike are highly IN FAVOR
Of the selection Of Bishop Ale1andeT
MaCKay-Smith, now assistant 70 Blsnop
Whitehead and bishop cOad1utor OF Ihe
eastern diocese OF Pennsylvania. Bishop
Mackay- Smith was for years rector OF
St JCnn's Church In this city and $
generally popular here.
Many are OF the belief that Bishop
Brent will be renamed, but this Is not
/ thought likely by others VINO declare
that as Bishop Brent has made ms
choice 50 manifest. he will not be likely
10 reconsider the office at washington
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-09
POWDERLY EXTENDS
INFORMATION WORK

T. Y. Powderly, chief OF the division
Of information of the Bureau of Imml-
grafton, is in Baltimore perfecttng ar
rangement for establishing new branch
of his service. It Is proposed 10 detail
some official Of the Baltimore immi-
grant station TO take charge Of the new
division for the time being. which will
be IN line with the recent work al
Boston and Philadelphia.
Arrangements are also being made for
the establishment OF an office IN Chicago,
which Will be placed in charge Of one
Of the immigrant inspectors. and rank
in Importance with the one first esJab-
lished IN New York city.
The various Offices and divisions VIII
handle all work sent them from head
quarters in Washington. and assist In
properly distributing the thousands OF
aliens daily coming TO America.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-09
Watch Us Grow.

The Electric Line.
Cars for Baltimore every half hour on
the dot" No walking or hiring OF cabs
necessary IN Washington or Annapolis
ADV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-09
ALL LETTER BOXES
CHANGING COLOR
Again the letter boxes have changed

Again the letter boxes have changed
their color.
J his time IL is red.
Since the letter boxes have been i'm
proved more or less in the last several
years they have been changing their eE-
terror appearance more rapidly and viO-
leutly than the chameleon. First they
were green, then silver. then lighter
green. and now they have accumulated
an anarchistic sUn-buTucd fiery red.
II Is an experiment. The First Assist
ant Postmaster General is confident that
q person can sre q red letter box where
a green letter box would escape notice.
Red letter boxes. says the First As
sistant Postmaster General attract at
tentiou. The new paint on the letter
boxes is 10 be examined from time 10
time. and fits durability reported TO the
officials OF the Postof1cc Department.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-09
MRS. CONDIT- SMITH
TO BE BURIED TODAY

The funeral Of Mrs. Sarah Condit-
Smith, the widow OF Col. J. Condit-
Smith. who died al Atlantic city last
Sunday will be held at the family
home, 1892 X street northwest. this aft
ernoon at o'clock. The services VIII
be conducted by the Rev. DR.. William
De Vries, rector of St Marks Episcopal
Church InUermeEJ will be IN ROCK
Creek Cemetery.
Mrs. smith held a high place IN
Washington society. with her three
stepdaughters. all Of whom were Ia
nous bellies. Her oldest daughter mar
ried General Wood, and at present is IN
Switzerland with her husband. The
other two daughters also are married.