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The Washington herald., 1908-06-14

when the concrete was laid I'm. would be
10 tip over the beams. They might not
have fallen, but that form of work is
very likely to be weak
do you think such plans should have
been accepted by the District building
Department. the coroner inquired.
We'll, if they knew the quality Of ma
terials they were to get and the sort of
construction. with the beams not an
chored, it was rather risky"
The conditions described. eliminating
In the falling I'm Of the construction and
the killing Of two workmen, and which
would have resulted In a weakened and
defective building. had 1t not fallen down,
is the chief matter Of consideration. II
proves that the laws governing the con-
struction Of large buildings are at fault,
and require revision. 1t proves that gov
ernment supervision OF such construction
is not adequate, and needs reform Il
proves that cheap building, sometimes
called speculative building" has been
carried on in Washington % the point OF
positive danger. not only TO the work.
men engaged upon the construction, but
10 the occupants of such structures aft
erward. The investigation emphasizes
strongly the need Of an overhauling Of
the means OF granting permits for build
ing and the inspection Of the construc-
ton while il is in progress.
Building Inspectors Defense.
In extenuation Of the conditions re-
vealed, the inspector Of buildings de-
clares that his Office has for years been
run without sufficient force TO conduct
IL properly. He says he has not enough
Inspectors, that the regulations have not
been recently revised. and that the Of
flee is 20 a degree without clerks and
helpers 10 conduct business promptly
and efficiently. This throws the respon-
slbility back upon authorities higher up,
or upon Congress, for not supplying the
deficiency. The investigation ordered by
the District Commissioners should re-
veal the true conditions In the office Of
| the Inspector, and probably will lead 10
reform and betterment
With the conflict of testimony the pub
lie has small interest. This is for the
courts 70 ravel out and 20 find the truth
| but. n0twitl standing the differences OF
view of the several witnesses who tes-
tilted before the coroner, II there shall
finally come out OF Che investigation
substantial revision Of the building code.
reorganization Of the office Of the in
spector Of buildings in the interests OF
greater efficiency Of service and safety
in the erection Of large buildings. while
under construction and afterward. then
a great public service Will have been
accomplished, and the millions OF dol
lars put into private buildings in Wash
| ington, which have been the pride OF the
city. viii have been spent TO better
purpose.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
COLLAPSE OF APARTMENT HOUSE
SHOWS URGENT NEED OF REFORM
Investigation Started by Municipal Authorities Is
Progressing Rapidly and Seems Destined to
Reach Satisfactory Conclusion.
STEPS IN BUILDING INVESTIGATION.


coapses killed
CT the walls and the falling fourth which the
ser-Jme
building
the
brick hasty
and the material
Thomas j. Pckford held for negligence not having practical
of
the
temporarily suspended
District Commissoners-June
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UNITED STATES TRUST COMPANY

Moving into this splendid building, at
1905 G street. next Wednesday, June II.
but adds proof to the claim Of The
Washington Herald that there are no
better managed financial institutions in
America than those in Washington.
This, the very youngest OF the trust
companies, celebrates its first anniversary
by this move. The building has been
fitted out in the most pleasing and con-
venient manner for the transaction OF
the company's growing business.
This banking room is extremely at
tractive. The new furnishings, together
with the lofty ceilings, newly decorated,
give 1t a majestic effect. The arrange
ment Of the safe deposit vault at the
end Of the banking room is imposing.
The location OF the directors rooms,
aloft under the transept, adds much to
the attractiveness OF the interior
Conveniences for customers, together
with private offices for the executives,
are on the main floor.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
MATERIAL IN HOTEL.
New PiccadIIIy Attracts Great In
terest In City of London.

The following facts may be noted as re-
CARDS the latest phase in the history Of
Piccadilly. London. In the construction
OF the great hotel which is now to bear
name familiar during three centuries,
no less than $1,000 cubic yards Of earth
have been excavated and carted away.
and the following approximate amounts
of materials have been used, viz:
6.5000C0 brick
10000 cubic feet Of Portland stone.
400 tons of Portland cement
1000 tons Of iron and steel work
200 miles Of piping for lighting and
heating
1900 electric lamps.
s passenger lifts, besides luggage lifts.
The structural portion Of the Piccadilly
Hotel has been carried out entirely on
fire resisting principles. The flats
are fitted in Adams. Sheraton. Chippen-
dale, Empire, or the modern English
school of decoration. and all tastes are
catered for.
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SALES BY HAYDEN G. SPEECH.
Three Lots I'm Fourteenth street
Purchased for 5000.

Hayden & Speich announce the follow
ing recent sales:
For J. F. Jarvis. 1900 feet Of ground on
Monroe and Newton streets, between
Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets. The
sale was made in conjunction with n. l..
Sansbury's Office.
Three lots on the corner OF Fourteenth
and Monroe The consideration was 5000.
The new owner will hold same as an in
vestment.
the property of II. l. Prince. at 40 L
street northwest. Consideration. $4,000
To an out-of-tOwn party a summer
home located at Washington Grove. Md.
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LORIMER BUYS HOME.
Chicago Representative Acquires n
Cottage on Pistakee Bay.

Cottage on Pistakee Bay.
Chicago. June 13.-Representative Will
liam LOrimer has increased his holdings
on Pistakee Bay, a part of Fox Lake, by
purchasing the summer home of Henry L.
Hertz. collector of internal revenue for
Chicago The summer places of Messrs.
Lorimer and Hertz adjoin each other. and
recently Mr.. Hertz decided TO sell In
order TO avoid the chance of having the
property go to a neighbor who might pos
sibly be undesirable, Mr.. LOrimer bought
II himself. II is said that the amount in
volved was $1,000. The grounds are small
and the improvements consist Of a small
cottage
In carrying out the deal. Mr.. LOrimer
obtained loan Of $l10OO. representing
part of the purchase money. John w.
Hertz, brother of Henry L.. is the trustee.
The loan is at per cent There are three
promissory notes, which are payable 10
the order Of Mrs. Mary p. Hertz. Two OF
these are for $4,000 each. and they are
payable September l. 1908. and January l.
1909. One for $500 is payable January T.
1910. Mr.. LOrimer already has one OF the
best places in the Fox Lake district.
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Apartment House Sells for $4,000.

Lieberman e Hawn have sold for Oscar
White 70 Samuel Pickford the Cameron
apartment house, on the northwest cor
ner OF Vermont avenue and T street, for
$4,000. The Cameron is four-story
brick and stone building, with a frontage
of seventy feet on Vermont avenue and
sixty-three feet on T street. The house
contains sixteen apartments. and the
gross average rental is about $1,000 annu-
oIly
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
New subdivision Approved.

The District Commissioners have ap-
proved new subdivision offered by the
Columbia Heights Realty Company. P. T.
Sherman. president. The plat shows a
survey of 134 building lots of an average
size of is by l20 feet. The block is that
bounded by Thirteenth. Clifton, and Elev-
enth streets. and Florida avenue. Ac-
cording TO the plan Chaplin street is TO be
cut through from Eleventh TO Thirteenth.
The plat has been admitted to record
In the District surveyors Office.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
BUILDING FALLS OFF
Few Cities Show Gains for
Month Of May.
CONCRETE HAMPERS LABOR
Statistics from Forty-fOur Leading
Centers Indicate n Decrease Of
$4,000, Use of Ce-
ment Lessons Cost Of COnstruc-
tion-ConditiOns In Middle West.

Very little encouragement is shown by
the reports from the leading cities Of the
country during May so far as building
activity IS concerned. During the month
Just closed in a Of the largest cities per
mlts were authorized for construction
work in 1852 buildings at a cost OF
$42. .55432O. as compared with II, 426 build
ngs costing $6l. 40 623 that were begun
during the corresponding month Of last
year. This lessened activity amounts to
2H4 buildings and $1s9 9l6. .3O5s,n cost, equal
TO a decrease Of % per cent.
This same condition has prevailed dur
Ing the five months Of this year. and II
has been calculated that the total falling
off I'm the same cities so far this year
amounts 10 close 70 IO0.O00O0O When
# is considered that nearly 50 per cent
Of construction work is applied toward
labor II can readily be appreciated how
many mechanics in the building trades
are out Of employment as a result Of
these conditions.
Concrete Having an Effect.
one condition that is now beginning 10
assert itself is the fact that concrete is
entering so largely into construction work
that the cost Of erecting buildings is be-
coming considerably lessened. so that
the total figures for the year in the big
cities will be necessarily lower While
concrete in i;self is no cheaper than
brick and stone the great economy in its
use is due to the fact that the cost OF
labor is so much less. In place Of skilled
bricklayors at 50 to 70 cents an hour.
! ordinary help at 81 10 $3.50 a day sufices
for this method Of construction.
Attention Is naturally drawn to Chi
cago and the Middle West because OF the
prevailing good conditions in building
construction in comparison with the other
richer and older but less fortunate Of the
metropolitan cities.
Chicago Holds Up Well.
Chicago is practically on a par with
year ago. the decrease Of / per cent be-
| ing scarcely perceptible. ST. Louis also
occupies a commanding position. as the
falling off is only per cent. while In
such cities as New York including Man
haitian and the Bronx. the decrease is 20
per cent. Brooklyn 46. Philadelphia As
Cleveland 40. Most surprising Of ALL
Pittsburg has an increase Of 163 per cent.
the total cost for the month Just closed
| being $2,327,Ol5. against $SS4,C73 for the
same month year ago.
The Figures by Cities.
The figures in detail are as follows.
II
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Eight Lots bring $4,000.

Moore & Hill announce the sale to
Harry Wardman OF eight building lots
on the north side Of Q street. between
First and Second streets northwest, for
$500. It is understood to be Mr.. Ward
mans intention to start the erection on
these lots Of row of two-story houses,
at a cost Of about $4,000.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
Store and DweIIIng sold.

Boss e Phelps have sold, in connection
with W. c. Borden. the property at 2239
Seventh street northwest. The property
consists of store and six-room dwelling
The purchasers, Ranaldi Brothers, will
retain 1t as an investment
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
HELLO GIRLS HEAR
TWO FRESH CALLS
Columbia and Cleveland Ex-
changes Opened.
CHEVY CHASE IS ABOLISHED

Two Handsome Buildings Added TO
Permanent Equipment of the Ches-
apeake and Potomac Company.
Lines Switched Mt 3 O'Clock Yes
terday-HOw Service Has Grown.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14

L. r. Whitted. a structural engineer in
the Office of the supervising architect of
the United States Treasury. was also
called as an expert. He had visited the
partially wrecked apartment house, and
said:
1T appeared to me the brick work and
the iron work were not up 10 the stand
ard. In several places 1t was evident
that bolt holes in the beams were not
nned: that is, only a part Of the neces-
sary bolts were used in setting the frame.
The effect Of that sort Of construction,
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
Chicago Holds Up Wei.
The Figures by Cities.
he figures in detail are as follows:

No. Of Estimated
Bldgs. Cost. GninInS
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04
HOW TO GET STRONG.

P.J. Daly, of l247 W. Congress St.. Chicago, tells of way to become strong: He says: My mother, who is old and was very feeble, is deriving so much benefit from Electric Bitters, that feel it's my duty to tell those who need a tonic and strengthening medicine about it. In my mother s case a marked gain in flesh has result, ed, insomnia has been overcome, and she is steadily growing stronger. " Electric Bitters quickly remedy stom- ach, liver and kidney complaints. Soldl under guarantee at R. H. Beers & Co.,, New town; Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook; P. J. Garvin, Bethel; l.. Gou- lett, Stevenson; H. W. Osborne, Eas- ton; W. B. Hawley, Sherman; Smith Brothers, Cornwall Bridge; Connery Bros, Georgetown; J. M. Sullivan, Red ding Ridge; s. J. Blackman, Hawley- vile; G. w. Hurlburt & Co.,, Roxbury; Allen Joyce, Roxbury Station; c. ". Hatch, Bridgewater; w. N. Noble, New Milford; E. H. Beardsley, New Preston; Cogswell & Wettereau, Wash lngton Depot; Harry Brown, South bury; c. P. Williams, South Britain; Perkins Bros., Warren; W. N. Hurd,
 Long Hill; Penfeld & Craig. Stepney Depot; druggists. BOG. .....
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04
LABOR DAY EXCURSIONS.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH. 1908, ON STEAMER PARK. CITY" TO PORT JEFFERSON.

Leave Bridgeport, Foot of Fairfield avenue, 1000 a. ,n., 2 p. m, and 2 p. m., returning, leave Port Jefferson, 8. IS a. m., 12 noon and 500 p. m. This arrangement will give parties taking the 1000 a. m. trip, nearly six hours on Long Island. Those wishing to take the 2 p. m. trip can spend one hour and a half Tn Port Jefferson and enjoy an invigorating and pleasant afternoon sail on the sound. Round trip tickets, good this day only, 50 cents. Children under 12 years, 25 cents.
 Tuesday, September 8. leave Port Jefferson a. m., returning leave Bridgeport p. m. Owing to spec ial charter when the Bridgeport Post newsboys go to Valley Grove, North port, Long Island.
 Wednesday, September 8, Fall Time Table goes into effect. Leave Port Jeff erson 8.30 a. m., returning leave Bridgeport 300 p. m. Daily, Sunday excepted. Automobile transportation given careful attention.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04
A SURE-ENOUGH KN0CKER.

J. C. Goodwin, of Reidsville, N. C., says: "Bucklin's Arnica Salve is 2 sure-enough knocker for ulcers. A bad one came on my leg last summer, but that wonderful salve knocked ii out in a few rounds. Not even scal remained. Guaranteed for piles, sores, burns, etc. 25 cents at R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Fay Tor, Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook; F. J. Garvin, Bethel; L. Goulett, Stevenson
 H. w. Osborne, Easton; W. B. flaw. ley, Sherman; Smith Bros, Cornwall Bridge; Connery Bros, Georgetown J. M. Sullivan, Bedding Ridge; s. J. Blackman, Hawleyville; G. W. Hurlburt & Co.,, Roxbury; Allen Joyce, Roxbury Station; G. W. Hatch, Bridge water; w. N. Noble, New Milford; E: H. Beardsley, New Preston; Cogswell 6 Wettereau, Washington Depot; Har- ry Brown, Southbury; c. P. Williams, South Britain; Perkins Bros., Warren w. N. Hurd, Long Hill; Penfeld < Craig. Stepney Depot; druggists.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04
Miss Watson of Bridgeport is a guest, this week. of the Misses Ross.h

The watch ticking in your pocket keeps up its tiresome work after you are in sunderland. A few twists of the wrist and the watch is ready for "A hours more. But this cannot go on for an indefinite time unless the watch is in good running condition. If your time piece needs attention, we will guarantee you first class work at as low a price as any one. Our work will be properly done. All kinds of ieweIry, eyeglasses and spectacles are repaired at short notice. All kinds of lenses matched. Our repair work IS all executed on the premises. -lReld & Todd, Jewellers & Opticians, lO54 Main street, opp. Howland's, Bridge port. -
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TaShua.
MORSE D. MALLETT.

Morse D. Mallett died at his late home in this place, August 25, aged Sl years and three months. He had been in failing health for the last two months. He leaves daughter-in-law, Mrs George D. Mallett and four grand children to mourn his loss and one sis ter. Mrs Elizabeth Peet of Nichols. Mir Mallett was a member of Christ church but for the past few years he had not been able to attend church regularly as in former years owing to his advancing age. The funeral was attended at his late residence, Au- gust 28, at 2 o'clock p. m., Rev L. R. Sheffield officiating.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

Mir and Mrs Frederick Manager and familyof New York City, Mrs Thomas F. Carley and children, Misses Nellie and Elizabeth Burke. Miss Catherine Mallon and Miss Mary Sullivan. all of Yonkers, N. r.. are spending a few weeks at the old Haugh home stead on Walnut Tree Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

G. N. Clarke of Nichols is sanding out free samples of his celebrated Vegetable Liver Pills. People who are troubled with biliousness, constipation, indigestion, headache, dizziness, etc, should try them as they cure the above ailments where other pills only give temporary relief. See his advertise ment in another column.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

"E. c. Dewitt & Co.,, Chicago, Ill., Gentlemen-In 1897 had a disease of the stomach and bowels. In the spring of 1902 I bought a bottle of Kodol ano the benefit ] received all the gold 1T Georgia could not buy. May you live long and prosper. Yours very truly, C. N. Cornell, Roding, Ga., Aug. 27, l9O6." Sold by Henry Rupf, Newtown, Conn,
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

Henry Petit and mother, Mrs Maria Petit, spent Monday in Trumbull, the guests of Mir and Mrs Edgar H. Rog- CTS. Mrs Petit remained for a few days stay. ........... .....
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

Mrs V. G. Hard of Newtown and Miss Loretta Peace left, this week, for a visit in Harrison and Kearny, N. J. They will return the first of next week. Mrs Hard expects to call on her sons, Prof s. T. Hard and Elmer Hard and also her sister, Mrs Robert Cunliffe.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

Generally debilitated for years. Had sick headaches, lacked ambition, was worn out and all rundown. Bur dock Blood Bitters made me well woman. Mrs Charles Freitoy, Moo sup, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

Mir and Mrs M. c. Elsesser and four children, who have been spending three weeks with MT and Mrs Lucien Pierron in Berkshire, left for their home in New York, last Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

William O'Rourke of Niagara Falls has been spending several weeks with Mir and Mrs T. F. Murray at the Sham rock, their pleasant summer home on Botsford Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

T.F. Murray has had a large tent erected in the lot just north of his summer home, "The Shamrock" on Botsford Hill, which is nicely fitted up for play house for his children.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

R.H. Beers & Co. are showing some snlendid values in summer oxfords for men and women. MT Beers has always nrided himself in his shoe department, securing his stock from one of the best houses in New England, and has never had a complaint.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

Miss Sarah Byrne of Bridgeport has been spending several weeks with MT and Mrs T. F. Murray at their summer home, "The Shamrock" on Botsford Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

MT and Mrs John L. Sanford attend ed the gathering of the Order of the Eastern Star at Lake Compounce, last Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

Mrs Bridget Collins of Bridgeport and daughter, Mrs T. Griffin of Flor ida. were recent guests of Mrs Ellen Costello.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

James Feeley of Bridgeport was a guest over Sunday of MT and Mrs T. F. Murray at "The Shamrock" on Bots- ford Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

Mir Foley and family, who have been guests of Mrs Henry Lang on Walnut Tree Hill, have returned to their home in New York. -
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

If you take Kodol in the beginning the bad attacks of Dyspepsia will be avoided, but if you allow the little at. tacks to go unheeded it will take Kodol a longer time to put your stomach in good condition again. Get bottle of Kodol. to-day. Sold by H. Rupf, Newtown, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

Miss Marion Harris, who has been spending two months with her grand father, John Leavy, has returned to her home in Milford.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

Mrs Cornelia S. Tomlinson has .op- ened ladies' and gentlemen's quick lunch and restaurant at 876-8S2 Main street, Bridgeport, just below State street. Regular dinner at 25c. *
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

Bilious? Feel heavy after dinner? Tongue coated? Bitter taste? Com plexion sallow? Liver needs waking up. Doan's Regulets cure bilious at tacks. 25 cents at any drug store.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

Master Harold Gregory of Bridgeport was guest, last week, of Raymond Murray at "The Shamrock" on Bots- ford Hill. He returned home last Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

Miss Hazel Hagen Smith passed Monday in New Milford, the guest o1 Miss Marjorie Todd.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04
TOWN TOPICS.
THE SCHOOLS.
AT HANOVER.

John G. Houlihan. son of Town Clerk M. J. Houlihan, has been engaged'to teach the Hanover school the coming year.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

Farmers, mechanics, railroaders, la borers rely on Dr Thomas Electric Oil. Takes the sting out of cuts, burns or bruises at once. Pain cannot stay where 1t is used.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

Arthur Gallagher was in Danbury ol business, last Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

Miss May Murphy of Danbury is spending her vacation with her aunt. Miss Kate Blake, on Walnut Tree Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

Miss Josephine Costello of Water bury is the guest, this week, of Mrs Ellen Costello in Berkshire.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

RevJ. c. Corckram of Niagara Falls is the guest, this week, of'Mr and Mrs T. F. Murray on Botsford Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

Miss Mary A. Leavy spent Sunday in New Haven with her sister, Mrs Julia Farrell.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

BoB. ,,,, .,,,,,.. co,d Medal Flour.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04
A CARD OF THANKS.

We wish through the columns of The Bee to express our thanks to all our friends and neighbors for their kind. ness and sympathy through the sick ness and death of our dear father and grandfather.-[Mrs George D. Nal lett and family.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

J. B. Shaw advertises that he will be at the Newtown station. next Thursday, September 10, with cattle.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

Mrs Bradley spent several days at the home of her son Randolph Bradley in Bedding, last week.
 L. N. Mallett, who was i'll, last week, is better at this writing.
 w. A. Lane has spent week at H. Logan's.
 The new carpet that has been pur- chased for Christ church. has been laid, much improving the interior of the church.
 Miss Edith Logan is visiting rela- tives in Derby.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

WILHELMINA: Better use Gold Medal Flour.
 YoLANDE
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04
New Fairfield
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.

The demcrats held their caucus at the Town hall, Saturday afternoon, and elected the following delegates to the different conventions: To the State convention, Edward H. Byrons and Robert Chatterton; Congressional, Jeremiah Mcclure and Charles H. Cor ham; Senatorial, Hendrlck H. Wild man and Crosby D. Wood; probate, Homer L. Wanzer, Harvey H. Wheel CT, Miles H. Disbrow and Edward Jennings.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04

DEATH OF BENJAMIN YALE.
 Benjamin Yale, a farmer who resid- ed at Balls Pond, died on Thursday last at the home of his nlece. Mrs Willis Rusco, at Sodom, N. Y. MT Yaie was 78 years old and had been in poor health for long time.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-04
BASEBALL ENTHUSIASM.

dlt Wdo 10 yColo Olu anu ilou bSSA II poor health for a long time.
 BASEBALL ENTHUSIASM.
 The New Fairfield baseball team played with the North End Juniors of Danbury the first of the week at Seel- ig's and got left the score being { to 8.
 The family of Attorney Aaron Bates of Danbury are occupying their sum- mer home.
 Frank Dunlavy has moved from the Disbrow house to the George Shute place.
 Miss Charlo Knapp of Rome, N. Y, is visiting at I. s. Knapp's.
 Wakeman and Clarence Chase, who are at the Danbury hospital, are re. ported to be improving fast.
 Mrs Robert Wallace of New York is a guest at the Wallace home ir this place.
 There was light frost on some low ground on Saturday morning.