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The daily Alaskan., 1909-04-14
FREE AND ACCEPTED MAsoNs

Regular meetings of White Pass Lodge, No. lI3, Free and Accepted Masous, second and fourth Fridays of each month, at s D. m. sharp, at Ma sonic hall, 22J Fourth avenue.
 Sojourning and visiting members are requested to meet with us.
 A. P. DRAPES Sccy.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-04-14

You cant saw wood with I ham mer-that is by knocking.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-17
NEWTOWN.

Merchant Levi c. Morris lost a val uahle horse Tuesday morning. The animal stood near the store attached to delivery wagon while Mir Morris was engaged. in loading mer rchandise. Without any apparent cause it started out the driveway running across the street and back again toward the mar bIe residence where 1t fell. the wagon landing on a hind leg breaking it near the thigh Patrick H. Cannon was call ed and shot the animal. The horse was a family pet being raised by MT. Morris and it's loss will be felt. Hen ry Carlson the young assistant was standing in the rear end of the ye- hicle engaged in folding the blanket ready for the start and was thrown out When picked up the blanket was all twisted around him and the lad fortunately suffered no injury oth- CT than a slight soreness of the wrist and thigh.
 Miss Fnizabeth Clark spent Monday
 Four noted pedestrians. Gustave Carlson. Rodney Shepherd. Edward Pitzschler and Harry Bradley enjoyed a tramp to Danburv Saturday doing the distance in two hours and 20 nin- utes The two former gentlemen came back on the evening train and it had been the intention of Messrs. PftzschIer and Bradley to do likewise but they thinking they had ample time to write a few postals in near by store arrived in time to see their train depart. They made Hawley- vile on a coal car, where they caught their train on the fly for Newtown.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-17
5 YEARS OF
 MARRIED LIFE
kr. and Mrs. George W. Bevans Com.
 mem0rate Event,

MT. and Mrs. George W. Bevans of 5S6 Brooks street celebrated the 18th anniversary of their marriage W tn an elaborate wedding feast at their home last evening at which a large number of their friends and relatives wore present to wish them continued happi- ness. The couple were united in we'd lock at Providence. R l., in 1881. They were assisted in receiving their guests by MT. and Mrs. M. A. Rowland of this city and Mrs. William Henry of Provi- dence. The occasion was made menor- able by a number of musical se'ections both vocal and instrumental. Those who entertained were: Miss Eva Rev. ans, Mrs. Rowland. Horace Hall. Homar Hoyt. George Bevans. Jr.. and Samuel Stanton. Francis Rowland presided at the piano.
 After the musical program was car ried out the guests sat down to a most tempting feast. The table being hand somely decorated with cut flowers and other ornaments. During the feast Mrs Rowland conplimented the happy couple upon having been spared to ob- serve their silver wedding to which both MT. and Mrs. BevanS responded. MT. and Mrs. Bevans have been bless ed with five children, namely Ida, George Jr., Eva. Leonard and Phoebe. MT. Bevans is quite well known espec- tally on the East Side where he has conducted a barber shop on East Main and Shelton streets for a number of years. The couple were the recipients of a number of beautiful gifts. includ- ing silverware, cut glass. china. vic- lures and a number of other useful and ornamental presents. It was well into morning when the happy gathering came to an end. Among those present were: MT. and Mrs. Horace HeIl. MT. and Mrs. Horace Wedge, MT. and Mrs. Wallace Hill. MT. and Mrs. M. A. Row land. Mrs. Henry Stanton, Mrs. E. L.. TEshman, Misses R.uth. Mabel and Martha stanton. Florence Rowland. IT, Is T-fo Hall. Phoebe Bevans and Messrs. George French. Leonard Bevans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-17
ST. PATRICK'S TO GIVE
 BALL EASTER MO'DAY

Arrangements are we'll advanced for the fifteenth annual ball of the St. Ptarick's Y. M. T. A. & B. Associa- tion to be held Easter Monday Even ing at Eagles Hall The Committee in charge has been working hard for the past month perfecting plans until they now feel assured that the com- ing event will eclipse both socially and financially any of it's predecessors. The society will this year give special att tention to the decorative feature and although the committee has labored to a great extent on this subject they have as yet been unable to reach any cnoclusion owing to the many designs suggested. Delegations from many of the societies of the c. T. A. U. through out the state are expected and spe- ciaI committee will be appointed to receive them.The committee this year is headed by the president of the so ciety Thomas Fitzgerald Chairman of last years very successful committee The committee also comprises Peter Glennon, Edward Howe. Michael Ford, Edward Tole and David Howe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-17
SOCIAL
 AND PERSONAL

A very pleasant evening was spent l at the home of Miss Emily Maguire, last evening, the occa sion being in honor of her twenty-fi-st birthday. Vocal solos were rendered by Miss Agnes Timothy and a quartette whio h consisted of Messrs. W. Angel, H. Ken nedy, R Eek and T. Thornton. Among
 those present were the Misses L. Ma Eufre. K Heffernan, E. Mcguire, D. Baldwin. M. Ellsmore. l.. warmuth K. Chloride, B. Maeuire. s. Ellsmore, M. Heffernan. E. Mcguire. A. Timothy,
 and the Messrs. ". Angel. H. Kennedy.
 Seine. J. Timothy. R. Bannister, A.
 Wdnspur, w. Burns. R. Petersen, T.
 Mcguire, T. Timothy. E. Mccarthy, J. Mcguire At late hour the guests
 dispersed voting Miss Mcguire a charming hostess,
 Charles. A. Edwards. manager of the local mercantile agency of R G.. Dunn and securing a much needed rest after five years constant attention to his duties. MT. Edwards is to return to
 this city about April 1.
 Patroln,an Charles Lush. who has
 been confined to his home fin Shelton street for the lest ten days with the grip is now much improved.
 A daughter was born recently to MT and Mrs. Leonard Asheim of Water bury. Mrs. Asheim was Miss Linda Loewith. 6auphter Of MT. and Mrs. Sig mund Loewith of this city.
 Daniel Coughlin of Cedar street who has been employed as sales agent and collector for Peck & Lines has severed his connection with that firm to accept a position "S r'''ing clerk with the Hammond Beef Co. ,, Mrs. William Sherman of Maple street. who has been confined to- the Rrid geport Hospital for the past two weeks. underwent a serious operation at that institution yesterday. At press hour she was reported as resting quite
 comfor tably.
 W. H. R. Dubois, of the local build ing commission. has returned from a trip to Bermuda While on the Is'an s MT. Dubois met up with Henry and Bernard Setzer and Medical Examiner Downs who are also resuperating at the islands. Dr. Downs is to sail for home on Sunday.
 The Bridgeport High School girls basketball team went to New York Friday night where they were defeat by the score of 40. The girls were chaperoned by Mrs. Patrick Kennedy and Mrs. Owen Light. All stayed in the big city over night and with the service of a guide did Chinatown on
 Saturday. Mrs. Kennedy and her daughter. Judith went on to Troy. where her son. Edward. is a stud mt at the Rensselaer, Polytechnic Insti-
 ute.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-17
RoxB1JRY FARMER MISSING.

New Milford March 16.-tSreat anxiety is felt for the fate of Andrew PuebaIa aged 60 a Polish farmer of Roxbury. about four miles from here. who disappeared from the home of his daughter on Saturday and has not been heard from since. Poose of men have try since Sunday. but no trace of the old fellow has been found. He left his daughters home on Saturday morning without a coat or hat and was seen few minutes later by his son-fu-'aw. standing near the barn. The family state that he Is subject to lapses or memory. and when these come on ne stands alone in one spot for Hurs They fear that he has wandered off Into the woods and is suffering from one of these attacks
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-17
BUILDING PERMITS AdGREGATE sIS,eoe

Building permits with an aggregate value of s17.925 were issued by the building commission at it's meeting yesterday as follows:
 The U. M. c. Co.,, one-story brick storehouse. north side of Barnum ave- nue.
 s, Goldman and B. Shine. three family tenement, east side of Drew place.
 John c. Rinde and Amos A. Apple ton frame garage. 15S Beechwood avenue.
 W. s. Barrett. remodel store and constructing one-story addition. south side of Wood avenue.
 Frank Della, two-story brick build ing store and tenements. casa side of Lexingt avenue.
 c. V. Harrington. frame garage, east side of Grover avenue.
 John R. Woodruff. frame garage, south side of West way.
 Thomas Rowe. frame barn. east side of Seaview avenue.
 Mrs. J. Hunyady. frame veranda. 1865 Seaview avenue.
 Nicholas Laneee three-farniIy frame dwelling east side of Calhoun avenue
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-17
BOYS BRIGADE
 GREETS OFFICERS
Company l Entertains National Officers at German Reform.d Church Last
 Night.

Company I of the United Boys Bri- gade of America, entertained It's friends and the national officers at the German Reformed church last night Lieut.. Gen. Fl. c. Kilmer. of Baltimore. national commander; Brtgadier Gen. IF. M. Stratton. of Brooklyn; Lieut. Col. J. W. Morrell, inspector general Of the first brigade of Brooklyn; Major Gen. E. E. Benedict. of Waterbury. in command of the department Of Con necticut; Rev. J. E. Parks Of Grace M. B. church. Rev H. E. Weiner or the German Reformed church, were guests of the evening. A number of officers and privates from various companies in the State wer ealso present.
 Gen. Kilmer made the principal ad- dress of the evening. He told the his which now numbers 275.000 members in the United States. He stated that it is a. religious organization. under mill tary discipline and rule-s It's primary Kingdom on earth. and by its teaching Manliness, uprightness. stability of character, truthfu1nesS promptuess and everything that enters into the mak- ing of a manly man. a Christian and a true disciple of Christ is inculcated in the youthful minds of the members of the brigade. which is becoming factor In spreading the gospel of the Redeemer both by precept and exam pie
 At the national gathering of the bri- gadeS in Baltimore last fall President Roosevelt reviewed the line in which 25 0OG members took part. There are two regiments in this State with com panies in Bridgeport. New Haven, Wa terbu-y, Hartford. New Britain. West Hartford Milford. Westport and Clin- ton. The first company in this city is identified with the First M. E.. church. and the second with the Ger man Reformed church on Congress street The brigade is undenomina- tional. Other companies will be or ganfzed here soon. One of the most enthusiastic friends of the brigade is Mrs. H. M. Stratton. wife of the com manEer of the first brigade in Brook lyn She was present at the meeting last night.
 During the exercises a handsome sabre and belt were presented to Capt. William Bernhard of Go. by his friends in the church.
 The whole company enjoyed an elab- prate German dinner prepared by the ladies of the church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-17
Knew Their Waxs.

Walter. aged seven. Is a wise son who knows not only his own father but his mother as well.
 "Now, Walter" said the teacher, '.i1 your father can do a piece of work iu one hour and your mother could alf , do it in one hour. how long would it take both of them to do it?'
 'Three hours," answered Walter counting the time they would waste in arguing about how 1t should be done''-Chicago News.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-17
SIN LOCAL LODGE ROOMS { I~~~N~~~
 Doings in the lodge rooms last night.


 At the meeting of John c. Tuthil Camp. W. O. w., the delegates to the recent session of head camp K. at Syr- acuse. N. T.. reported the doings of the convention, which were listened to with great interest and accepted un- animousiy Two applications were received, one new member obligated and the camp voted to attend the con- cert and ball of the W. O. W. band to be given next Monday evening.
 One application was received at the meeting of Pequonnock lodge, I. O. O. F. The lodge voted to invite Wopo- wage lodge of Milford and Oronoque second Tuesday in April and witness the working of the first degree.
 Fifteen applications were received at the meeting of Lucetta Warner Cir cle C. of F. of "A. while thirty eight new members were initiated making nearly a hundred that were initiated since Jan. 1. The committee on ar arrangements for the annual ball and whist party to be held in Eagles Hall reported that everything was in read mess for the event.
 Harmony Council. Jr. O. U. A. M. received one application and initiated made for. a. stag pinochIes party and smoker to be held on March 30.
 The members of Ida lodge. No. 10. N. E. o. P. are all requested to be present Wednesday, March 17th and help to initiate five new members, hear the applications read and enjoy the refreshments.
 N Konckapotanauh Tribe. I. O. R. M. celebrated it's 14th anniversary last night in it's wagwam Main and Gill bert streets in gala style. The occasion was also Ladies' nisht. The wig wam was crowded with not only the members of the local tribes and their sQuaws but also with chiefs from the neighboring tribes with their friends. To each of those present souvenir of the occasion was given consisting of small thin circular piece of bronze about the size of half dollar on the face of which was an Indians head surrounded with the inscription "Konckapotanauh Tribe, No. 30. Inn proved Order of Red Men. 1fth an- niversary." Senior Sycamore Napo- leon Bissonnette as chairman of the entertainment committee introduced H. H. Jackson as chairman of the ev- ening who saw to it that the following program was carried out in excellent style:
 Piano duet, %"The Great Divide" Masters Raymond leroy and Fred Wright; selection Wowompon quartet; club swin ging, Master Walter Dean; remarks, Great Sachem William Mil Ter of South Norwalk; reading. Charles Dikcerson: selection. Wowompon quar- tet: remarks. Great Chief of Records, william Saunders of Naugatuck; piano duet, Pandora" Masters leroy and Wright; reading, MT. D'ckerson; song William l.. Russell: selection, Amer ica." Wowompon quartet.
 Seated on the platform of the Sa- chem were the following great chiefs Great Prophet F. A. Cantwell. Dan- bury: Great Chief of Records William Saunders, Naugatuck; Great Sachem William Miller. South Norwalk; Great Mishincwa, John Otzell, Danbury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-17

My three year old boy was badly constipated had a high fever and was in an awful condition. I gave him tw, doses of Foleys Orino Layat we and the next morning the fever was gone anG he was entirely well. Foley's Orino Laxative saved his liee.'' A. wolkush, Casimer. Wis. F. B. Brill. local agent. s135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-17
And lie Probably Did.

"What can I do." roared the fiery orator, "when l see my country going to ruin, when see our oppressors' hands at our threats. strangling us, and the black clouds of hopelessncss obliterate the golden sun of prosper ity? What, I ask-what can I do?"
 ''Sit downr shouted the audience New York Times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-17
Exclusive.

MabeI-I seldom see the handsome young MT. Richerly. He doesn't ap. pear to care much for society Ethel Oh, don't know! He seems to want my society about six evenings in the week.-Chicago Tribune.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-17
SIMPLE REMEDY FOR LA GRIPPE

La grippe coughs are dangerous as they frequently develop into pncu- monia. Folay's Honey and Tar not only stops the cough but heals and strengthens the lungs so that no seri- ous results need be feared. The nu- inc Foley'S Honey and Tar contains no harmful drugs and is in yellow pa ok age. Refuse substitutes. F. B. Brill, local o~-t- s135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-17
Established 1857.

Samuel Stanton. George Bevans, Jr., Edward Hall. Francis Rowland and Stanley Hall of this city. MT. and Mrs. William Henry. Mrs. A. Henry, Mrs. Fuller. Mrs. Monroe and Miss Ruth Henry of Providence. Homer Hoyt of Newport R. l., Edward Bevans. Miss Florence Bevans and Mrs. Wedge of Long Hill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-17
A Wireless Operator.

your house, I hear Downing-Great guns! And we live four miles apart! I had no iden any one could hear him that distance.-Judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-17
Not . Philanthropi.t.

A.-The man does a great deal for the poor, it Is said. B.-Nonsense. He would not even give his daughter to me as my wife.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-17
AsT ToEEA. e..h. >The Kind You HaW Always Bsueti LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

Samuel Simon. trustee of the bank rupt estate of Joseph s. Griffing the Huntington Center grocer who caims he was put out of business by the rural free delivery service. rendered a final account to Referee John w. Ranks yesterday. There was nothing for the creditors. The pet 'tioner i'm ventoried his stock at the time of the failure at $250. but the sale realized only s69
 At the boys building of the Y. NJ. c. A. tomorrow evening at eight o'clock. MT. H. L. Trube member of the American team in the Olympic games. will give an Illustrated talk on his experiences in London. Paris and other places while attending the games. The talk is to be free to every one. and as MT. Trube is an attractive speaker. and his subject a very inter esting one. the date is looked forward to by a great many of the members and their friends and large attend anceis expected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-17

The universal and absolute law is that natural justice which cannot be written down. but which appeals to the hearts of all.-Victor Cousin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-17
Your Own Way.

''It takes heap O determination, son." said Uncle Eben, "to hay yuh own way in dis life an a heap O brains to know what to do wifi it after you gifts ft."-Washington Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-17

CA oEEA ,,h. >Ihs Kind You Have Always Bought .ls,s;''' 4 &HSzx
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-17

One application was received at the meeting of Pequonnock lodge, I. O. O.. F. The lodge voted to invite Wopo- wage lodge of Milford and Oronoque Lodge of Stratford to visit them on the second Tuesday in April and witness the working of the first degree.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-17

A daughter was born recently to MT and Mrs. Leonard Asheim of Water bury. Mrs. Asheim was Miss Linda Loewith dauehter Of Mr. and Mrs. Sig mund Loewith of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-17

Patrolran Charles Lush. who has been confined to his home fin shelton street for the lest ten days with the grip is now much improved.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-17

Mrs. William Sherman of Maple street. who has been confined to. the Brid geport Hospital for the past two weeks. underwent serious operation at that institution yesterday. At press hour she was reported as resting quite comfor tably.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-17

Daniel Coughlin of Cedar street who has been emD1oved as sales agent and collector for Peck & Lines has severed his connection with that firm to accept a position oS r'''ing clerk with the Hammond Beef Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-17

Harmony Council. Jr. O. U. A. M. received one application and initiated one new member. Arrangements were made for a stag pinochIes party and to be held on March 30.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-17

Charles. A. Edwards. manager of the local mercantile agency of R G.. Durn & Co. Is spending a month in Flor I and securing much needed rest after five years constant attention to his duties. MT. Edwards is to return to this city about April 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-17

The members of Ida lodge, No. 10, N. E. o. P. are all requested to be present Wednesday, March 17th and help to initiate five new members, hear the applications read and enjoy the refreshments.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-04-03
New discoveries of gold quartz Wer

New discoveries of gold quartz were made in every quarter of the interior during the year, on Seward Peninsula, in the Panama district, Innoko, the Sustna, Circle, the Yukon District. and the tributaries of Copper River.
 This marks the beginning of realper- manent mining in Alaska. Placer mining brings quick and profitable returns, but it is temporary in most cases, while quartz mining is perman' enu and builds up permanent industries and cities.
 Our correspondence in the various placer districts indicate considerable interest in enthusiasm over these dis coveries, and in most cases capital tc develop and equip these mines is be. ing raised among the placer miners in the vicinity of the claim.
 Along the Pacific Coast of Alaska quartz mining has always been the principal industry. Northwest Min. ing Journal.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-04-03

Recent remarks by Judge Gary, in tribute to our country's greatness, started up one patriotic citizen of an arithmetcal turn of mind who evolved concrete example of it's greatness. he put the case this way "Why. take one state, Texas, and consider its magnitude. Do you know that the area of Texas is 26, 7S0 square miles, which is equal to ITO, 099, 200 acres? Split this into town lots equivalent to those in New York city, that is to say 2t per acre. and you have 3,40l, 99i, 00t lots. Now the population of the world is estimated at ,, 300, GOO, GOO, but add 20 per cent to make sure no- body will be left out and the total is ?, 760 GOO, GOO. Give every man, wo- man and child in the world building lot in Texas and there would remain an excess of 641, 9S4 lots. This allow ance of 20 lots per acre provides amply for highways, yet Alaska is about double the size of Texas"
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-04-03
Make Claim Jumper
 Eat Location Stakes

The miners of Panama are fast aris ing to sense of justice that is now il the camp. but natural result. Fol years claim jumpers and legal sharks qave preyed upon bona fide miner. until they will no longer stand for it and are taking the law into their owr hands.
 Out on Scroggie is we'll defined quartz ledge. Work has been carried on for three years on the propertie. in question, and they have now un covered $40, GOO of pay ore. The own CTS of the property are poor men, and they cannot go as fast as they would like to, but they have done enough real work on their properties to legal ly hold title to the whole section. Lately it was jumped.
 With the coming of the quartz ex. citement, the stalking ghouls and afli- davit men began to search the hills for quartz properties to jump, and one of them, an expoliceman o Fairbanks, landed on the three-year old development on Scroggie. He staked the whole bunch and procured all affidavit man to help him. Ther he squatted in cabin and waited for the law suit and the rake off.
 The men who had spent three years work on the property had no money defend lawsuits, so they called in al bunch upon the jumper, and they went prepared. They took ropes. green birch switches, axes and a parka which they deposited outside his cabin. Then they entered and pleaded with the jumper to quit being a dirty thief and act like man, but he wouldn't do it. Then they grabbed him, threw the parka over his head and lead him to the property he had jumped There they tied him across a log and with the switches they lashed him till he begged like a baby. Then they unbound him, gave him an ax and he chopped down his location stakes, whereupon one of the outraged owners threw gun on him and ordered him to eat the stake he had just cut down. He was proceeding to do it and on his knees was crying for mercy when the others intervened, united the rope, which was around his neck, lifted him to his feet, gave him a few swift kicks and the jumpar hit the trail. running like jackrab- bit. He hasn't returned.
 A dozen men saw the punishment out and helped in it, but you can't fird out the identity of any of them. Considering the condition of affairs here, they did right, and the whole camp would unite in concealing their identity, for all men hate claim jumper thief as they hate snake. -Tanana Miner.