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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22
BOTH IRE United
BaIinger-PinchOt Controversy
Echoes at ST. Paul


= Paul. Dec. IA clash bet0e io4i7
"a Hiu. president % the Great Northern
RAILWAY. and Governor Eoerhsrt ~ mime
sofa resulted in q victory Tor the latter IN
..,,sc-encs an ths Minnesota club late lssi
might IL q meeting which Vas Deins he.a
H. = committee appointed 90 invite speak
.rs 70 attend the State Convention Con
gresS on January =
4, il said warmth was shown ny MI
Ttn when Professor John IT. Gray OF ne
T-riversity - Minnesota a member Of inc
committee. advanced tho names Of John IT,
NitrheI. president Of the Mine workers
a. America and Edward 7. I'eNiue. edito7
- The survey" Mr. Hin- 81 Is sNerred'
wished that Richard 4. kallnsei' ser
TAR, Of tho Interior Department. be invited
,,th,- members 81 the committee ssd TINS
US not obieciec o.. bat that II vas m
.t.tss that n Mr. Bslhnser Wa invited
clifford Plnchot should also - a-kea 70
attend To this. II IL said, Mr. Hih 90
tected Finally. al those in dispute we're
invited.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22
CANNON IN JOYOUS MOOD.
Singing. Speaker Starts for Christmas
Holiday with Grandchildren.


Washington. Dec. 2l-Vith malice in
his heart for nobody. not even an in
surgeut. speaker Cannon left al noon
to-day for Danville 70 spend Christmas
with his two grandchildren. His grips
buIged with toys and his heart was filed
with Christmas cheer
I'm thinking OF the little tots who ars
waiting for the 'grsnddaddie.' and have
Eothing but good viii for all mankind"
said the Speaker. just before he left for
the train. The question OF the 'insur-
gents may come up after the holidays.
but for the present hope We will have
a rest from strife and trouble"
When Uncle Joe" entered the Office OF
the sergeant-at-arms % draw his salary
this morning his SLOUGH hat was pulled
iauntily over his ear lie was trying 10
sing an old-fashioned Methodist hymn.
and his voice rang out and filed the cor
ridors. The fact that he was or the kew
did not seem 70 bother him. When his
money was handed 20 him he stopped
his singing long enough 10 remark:
We'll il won't make any difference what
my enemies do 10 me IL I am able 70
keep my singing voice"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22
BRIDGE ARGUMENT
rs STRUCTURE S1FE2
Nam Question IN SUIT Ouer
Greensboro Structure.

Argument will be heard before Justice
Bowling IN the Supreme Court to-day 20
make permanent the temporary Injunction
obtained by the Allied Real Estate Interests
restraining the Controller from making the
final payments to the PENNSYLVANIA steel
Company on the BlackweN's Island bridge
This payment carries with II acceptance OF
the structure by the city. and precludes IL
from tnstituting any action for damages
should the bridge prove unequal 20 carry
ing the traffic IL was built To carry.
The report OF Messrs. Boiler and Hodge.
experts retained by the city To investigate
the weight carrying capacity OF the Black
wells Island bridge. said that the structure
would not be able 20 carry more than so
per cent OF the traffic loads IL was designed
20 carry. The report also warned the city
officials that any attempt TO use the ele-
waited tracks upon the upper deck would be
likely 10 result in disaster
Nevertheless the Mayor. in his annual
report OF last year. announced that II was
the intention OF the city later on 20 use
these elevated tracks The Public Service
Commission IN recent report dealing with
the transportation problem. called atten-
ton 10 the fact that when required BY the
development Of rapid transit lines in Queens
the elevated tracks on the BIackweII's Isl
and bridge could be used. There is at the
present time demand from the residents
of Queens Borough that the elevated tracks
be utilized Allan Robinson. president OF
the Allied Real Estate Interests. said last
night:
The safety Of the BIackveI1s Island
bridge under the conditions II was designed
10 meet Is still undecided The time -
not far distant when there viii 30 an at
tempt made 10 put into use the elevated
tracks upon this structure. The Allied
Real Estate Interests has brought the
present action IN the hope that IL will lead
10 an investigation Of the building Of this
bridge which will determine the actual trait
nc conditions under which il can be op-
Grated With safety.
The reports 81 the experts appointed 20
examine the bridge. as well as the reports
Of the city's own engineers Indicate that
there is danger II the structure in com
PEELED 10 carry the fun traffic load designed
for it. The needed expansion Of transit IA
cilitiess will make ~ necessary IN the near
future 10 utilize this bridge 20 its fun ca
pacity.
Whistler the contractors for the cree
ton OF the bridge completed the work in
accordance with contract terms is a ques-
ton of minor Importance when compared
with the possibility of loss Of life which
might result II the bridge was taxed be
yond its strength
while the dispute as 20 the fuIflment
% contract involves the public policy %
making full payment 20 contractors when
there IS doubt that they are entitled 20 IL.
the aII-impOrtant result 70 be obtained Is
delay OF the acceptance OF the bridge by
the city until It's safety is assured"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22

vision Of the act OF 1879 relating TO the
detection o. smuggling which Is ssfh -
have superseded the statute allowing mole
O.. The later enactment provides specth-
caily that when an Officer % the customs
or other person seizes goods IN the act OF
being smusgled ne shall ne entitled 20 sucn
compensation a. the secretary 81 ths
Treasury shall prescribe. not exceeding haif
the net proceeds after deiuctiuz the duties.
etc. Smuggling r. construed % mean tns
act. With intent 70 detraud. % bringing ints
the United states or. with Ike intent at
tempting 70 bring into the United Stsres
dl1tiable goods without passing them
through tho custom house or suhmittns
them % the revenue officers for eNsTntns-
ton
The question vhethe- Mr. Par may -
entitled 10 any remuneration viii have -
be determined BY the legal officers OF Tie
government. as there Is no allegation mat
the sugar imports on which frauds Vers
committed were srnuggled.
The cases % all the claimants srs SOON
% b. taken up for final settlement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22
P1RR NM LOSE 1T.
Some Doubt 4bout Legality of
His Claim.

Washington. Dec. 21.-ThOUgh having the
formal approval OF Collector Loeb. Richard
Parr. the deputy customs collector. said
70 be the original informer in the sugar
fraud cases az New York may encounter
some obstacles besides the rival claims OF
other persons in having an allowance made
him by the government.
The understanding is that Mr. Parr has
made his claim for nlOiety under a pro-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22

meut control am careful not TO say tina,
there IL single great water power Trust.
because don't believe there is-nov. Some
az these days there will b"
M Pinchot refused 10 discuss the alleged
belief Of President Tstt in a movement 10
discredit his administration through Score
tarv RalinRer
IL there ans such movements. 70 YOUR
knowledge h. Vas asked.
There a. only one answer he replied
Il have nothing 70 say 7 cannot tell when
Z will have anything 20 say
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22
FIRE FREES INSANE.
Sereral Still Roam M Large GA
Illinois TOrcH. r.

jacksonville. H.. Dec. I.-Fire IN ms
Central Hospital for the Insane here TO-
night DESTROYED the north wing OF the IN
stitution. Threatened destruction % other
portions for hours and freed from their
bondage nearly dfteeu hundred insane men
and women. a few OF whom Srill are roam
ing a large. sought by police and citizens
who have volunteered 20 round I'D the IT.
responsihle flgitives. Three hremen We're
hurt All the patients are thought 10 haNs
b. en- saved.
The patients rescued from the burning
section were taken rs guards and Volur-
teers 10 the south wing OF rls asylum a
new portion OF the institution The spread
OF the ire. however. 50 alarmed the pa
tients all through the asylum that the sif-
nation was threatening and citizens Vsrs
aDpcaled to for aid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22
oEATH WAS ACCIDENTAL.

Amer an investigation made by Dr A.
bert r. Weston. ooroners physician. a. 10
the cause Of death a. Peter J. Keogh
49, acrubat. no said that Ia Ina opinion
death Was due 20 accidental asPhy Xiatiou
We publish this article 10 correct = stale
ment On olr issue 80 yesterday wherein
suicidal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22
DIPLOMATS CONFIRMED.
No Opposition 10 Robert Bacon il
Senate

Washington. Dec el.-The Senate to-day
confirmed an the diplomatic nominations
cent In YESTERDAY. including that OF Robert
Bacon 20 no Ambassador 20 France
Senator Root by his activity IN the floor
lsfore the executive session disSipated al
the objections that had been raised against
Mr. Hacon. and NO opposition appeared.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22
PINcHoT SILENT on FIGHT.
spesks on Conservation. but Does Not
Mention Ballinger

Cleveland. Dec a.-Ginord Pinchot Who
srriy.d Ter. to-dsy 20 deliver q lecture be-
.ore the CHAMBER 80 Commerce tonight
declined 20 discuss the request - Secretar,
TalunFer Tor an investigation 90 the
charges p ace hy L. o. CLAWS
fge did aaf mention sscrtar1 aslling~r
An his adSress. Rossrding water power
nlonopolisf. 10 said:
~. worst - IL r. fhrt ties' cons0lids-
tious continue 1ithout sng sort q seTcrn-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22

Had Mexico sccsded 20 the suggestion %
this country that President Diaz cooperate
with the United States n an effort 10 COM
pose the troubles N Nicaragua and elimi-
nate President Zelsya, which was made
about six months ago the position % Spe-
cial Ambassador Creel would he less en-
bsusssing now. At that time the Mexican
government decided in favor Of 2 hands
or" policy. and row, az tie eleventh hour.
mas sent . special ambassador 20 Wash
inEton TO ask that Mexico he permitted 10
share IN any permanent arrange ments
which the United States may make affect
ing the future OF Nicaragua There IL no
disposition on the part Of tho administrs-
ton 20 remind Ambassador Creei - the
failure OF his government TO cooperate with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22
THE DAWN WASHINGTON

this country at that time. but il is realized
that that failure makes the Mexican diplo-
mat somewhat dif'ident in urging any views
a. this time. Advices received al the state
Department to-day from Bluehelds which
indicate that the Estrada forces At Rama
have been successful cause grstihcation 10
the administration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22

Senator's Who have read the article ~ eI-
Secretary Garfield in Senator La Follette's
magazine express themselves as amazed
a. hts statement that he sought 10 prevent
the pstenting % the Cunningham claims 70
Alaska coal lands IN view Of the fact that
Mr.. Garfield. IN the last Congress. urged
the enactment q legislation which would
have validated the Cunningham claims, say
ing that 10 correct the hardships worked by
existing law he would advise legislation
providing that any persons having claims.
whether or not patents have issued. should
have their titles confirmed 20 an area not
exceeding twenty-five hundred acres on
payment Of the price OF such lands 70 the
Secretary OF the Interior. As the price Of
Alaska lands vas fixed by Law 81 30 an
acre, the Cunningham clsimants would
have received full title 20 their lands on
Payment OF $40 an acre had Congress fol-
lowed MI Garheld's advice. These arc the
same coal lands for which Commissioner
bennett has refused 20 grant patent
pending the investigation still IN progress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22
PROM N, ruhun. human

ifrom m. Tribun. Bureau
washington. Dec. 1.-THE action Of the
senate IN confirming the diplomatic nomi-
nations submitted Yesterday by President
iait Il particularly gratifying TO the sd-
nihis'ration Especially Is this true OF
uhe nomination Of Robert Bacon az Am
oass~oor 70 France. for the reason that his
ptes"nc" u needed there in the negotis-
IONS now In progress in connection with
% dual tarin Law. These negotiations
nave thus far been carried on with the
French Ambassador. NJ. Jusssrsnd. but il
Is believed that they viii b. facilitated by
The presence Of Mr.. Bacon in the French
capital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22

There IS general feeling Of relief noV
that definite steps have been taken 10 So
cure complete investigation Of the Rsl-
inger-Pinchot controversy. At least in ad-
nlinistrafion circles. The Flint res Dlution
and the letter Of Secretary Rsllinger 10
Senator Jones were I'm entire accordance
with the wishes ~ tho President. and the
statement that Secretary fSsllinger ISSUED
a. ultimstum 10 the President and all
similar reports are without warrant That
The Flint resolution vas introduced and
fhs Rallinger letter written IN the nick 81
time are obvious. from the fact shat Sen
ator Gore introduced = resolution calling
for at investigation a. to-dsy's session.
II is believed by the President and other
members 81 the administration that the
investigation viii not only make evident
20 the public the high character % Sec
Rotary Bsllingsrs administration, but will
demonstrate that President Taft has been
long suffering. and viii prove beyond per
adventure the advissbilitv 81 the course
which the President expects TO pursue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22

Having confirmed the nomination OF Mr..
BACON. senators responsible for that action
are nov wondering what viii Be the atti-
tude OF senator smith OF Michigan. who.
before leaving Washington. gave notice
that he desired 10 Do heard In executive
session before Mr.. Raoon's nomination was
acted on. Senator Smith was incensed BY
certain CRITICISMS OF himself in connection
with ms opposition TO the Canadian water
WAYS treaty which he understood Mr..
Bacon. then Secretary OF State. made
According 20 Senatorial courtesy the nomi-
nation should have been held up awaiting
Mr.. Smiths return. on the other hand.
Mr.. Bscons presence a. Paris was consid-
cred 50 important that II was deemed
proper 20 waive that courtesy and expedite
his confirmation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22

when the senate went into executive
session Mr. Gore Offered a resolution pro
.d,nF Tor an invest iEation OF the In
erior Department and the Forest Ser
lcs D., q joint committee 10 consist Of
Fht members - each house. He asked
or rho immediate consideration % this
'csolutiou but Ar Aldrich objected and
nRounccd that when the resolution va
eached on January s he would move
- references % the COMMITTEES on Pub
Ir Lands
TIE Gore resolution named the eight
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SEES MOTHER GROW YOUNG.

Tt 'vould be hard to overstate the wonderful change in my mother since she began to use Electric Bitters," '" WI Mrs W. L. Gilpatrick of Dan forth, Me. Although past 70 she seems really to be growing young again. She has suffered untold mis- cry from dyspepsia fir 20 years. At last she could neither eat, drink DOT sleep. Doctors gave her up and all remedies failed till Electric Bitters worked. such wonders for herhealth. v They invigorate all vital organs, cure liver and kidney troubles, induce sleep, impart strength and appetite. Only soc at R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, San dy Hook; P. J. Garvin, Bethel; L. Goulett, Stevenson; H. w. Osborne, Easton; w. B. Hawley, Sherman; Smith Bros., Cornwall Bridge; Con- nery Bros., Georgetown; R. F. Smith, West Cornwall; s. J. Blackman, Hawleyville; G. w. Hurlburt & Co.,, 'RoAbury; Allen Joyce, Roxbury Sta tion; G. w. Hatch, Bridgewater; w. N. Noble, New Milford; E. H. Beard sley, New Preston;; ;Wetterau & Will liams, Washington, Depot; Harry Brown, South bury; c. P. Williams South Britain; Perkins Bros, War. ren; w. N. Hurl, Long Hill; Pen
 field & Craig, Stepney Depot.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-16
The NeWtoWn Bee. Newtown,I Friday, July 2s. 1909.
Greenfield Hill
LOCAL GLEANIsGs.


 Frank E, Perry, who has been seriously i'll for few days, Is now said to be out again. Willis Hutchinson has been spending few days at his vld home in Port Jefferson, Mrs Abram Banks left on Sunday for an eN- tended visit at her daughters In Black Rock. Mrs D, Morrls Andrews. who with her daughter, Lois, has been enjoying q two turned to her home In Weston. Saturday.
 Mastef Henry c. Raymond. accompanied by young friend from Black Rock, is spending his vacation with relatives htre
 Mir and Mrs James A. Blaekf0rd are enter talnng number Of guests from New York Edward Sanford has leased the cottage near his summer home 10 New York parties, Several New York boarders have arrived at II. Burr Ogdens for the summer. Q. E. coley Of Norwalk, frequent visitor here In former years. Was in town, Thursday of last week.
 Mss Daisy Meeker has secnred q position wtb 2 representative business concern in Frank il, Warren has returned from visit with friends in Long Island.
 M. |. Metealf has bought a tract Of timber near Stamford and Is now oberatlng hls mill In that vicinity.
 Misses EunIce and Lydia Perry are at their old home on the Hlll for the summer.
 10 Is said that the Rev J. k. Kettle. former pastor here. will visit Greenfield some time In August.
 Herman Perry is working for c. II. Godfrey, the well known mason and builder, of South port.
 John Nichols had the misfortune to have one of his oxen injured while moving, a few days ago. In some way the pole of the ma chine which the oyep were pulling got clear of the yoke on down grade and ran on the team. the rapidly moving knives severely cutting the leg of the OK immediately in front Of them. It was thought at first thaR the an- imal would have to be killed but at last ac- counts It's wounds were healing nicely. The accident. however has probably rendered 1t unfit for further use.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-16

The Bee representative was very kindly entertained at dinner, last Monday, at the home of MT and Mrs F. N. Potter.
 Rev r. A. Holden, who closed his paStorate here of the Congregational church on July 1, is soon to move out of town with his family.
 Mrs Edith P. Anderson of White Hills has seven hens which have fine record for eggs Since January |. 1906 they have laid 63O eggs and are still busy.
 Amos H. Wheeler of White Hills has named his place Ash Lawn and has had the name placed on the large ash tree in his front yard. Nicholas Wakeiee has named his place The Pines and has the name placed over the gateway.
 John Valentine of Bridgeport has pur- chased the Luttier place in White Hills, just west of B, C. Wixon's, has moved there with his family and taken possession.
 Carter Bagley, who moved to Bridgeport, last spring. has moved his family back to White Hills into one of D. A. Nichols tene- ment houses and is working for MT Nichols.
 The schoolhouse on Walnut Tree Hill has been greatly improved with new coat of paint Charles Etzel did the work.
 Edward Perley enjoyed trip to Mantle, recently, returning home with team for B. N. Beard & Go. of Shelton.
 MT and Mrs L. D. Grey attended the s4th birthday celebration of MT Gray's sister. Mrs Dr E. M. Beardsiey. in Monroe. last Monday, July 12.
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Abram Arthur Banks, Executor.

RESTRICT OF RoXBURY. ss. Probate U Court. June 30. A. D. 1909.
 Estate of William Pickett. late of Rox- bury. in said District. deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of RoXbury hath limited and al- lowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims to theadministrator. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred q recovery. All persons in- debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 Paul NJ. Gage, Administrator
 Washington Depot. Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-16
FOR SALE-HORSES.

AUCTION SALE. HORsEs-We will sell at our regular auction sale. Friday, at 1855 Com merce street, one carload of fresh Iowa hor- ses, consisting of several matched pairs and several well broke single horses. We will also have on hand for disposal 50 head of accllmated horses consisting of saddlers, drivers, general business and heavy draught horses. These horses will be sold for the highest dollar. Horses for any class of bus mess can be found here. We also have on hand our usual line of harness blankets and wagons. among which are several new and second hand business wagons Consignments solicited. Private sales daily. Do not forget we have moved right around the corner to lS5 Commerce Street. This is the only square run horse auction sale in the state of Con- necticut. We have sale on every Friday the year round
 B. F. CANNON, Prop,
 New Haven, Conn.
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EORSALE-1 Dapple Gray Horse. 8 years old, sound and all right, good one, weight about 15OO. Price s25O Also have 16 colts and want to sell few of them. They are the breedy, speedy kind. some nice drivers. ages from to years. Also for service the black Percheron Stallion Milton 4l774. Sire Rene, Dam Fanchette, both imported Terms Sl5 to insure in foal Owner of mare at time of service responsible for fee. Mares bred at owners risk. For particulars write or tele- phone B. G. Humphrey, Romford, Conn. Tel. 4l-2, Washington Div.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-16

FOR SALE-In Pleasant Valley, Red ding, place containing IA acres, known
 as the George D. Keeler place. For par ticulars inquire of George w. Wheeler, administrator, Taylor Ave-, Bethel, Ct.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-16

HIGHEST MARKET PRICES Paid for Il calves and poultry at Roxbury Station every Monday and Washington every We'd nesday. Martin Greenblatt. Dealer in Cattle, Calves and Poultry 39 North Vine St.. Wa terbury, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-16
EIIza |. sears, AdmInIslralrIN,
DISTRICT OF WAAsnIN6ToN A snIN Ss cour

nIsTKIuT OF WASHINGTON Rs, Court D of Probate, Jily 10, 1909. Estate of llnlda Johnson, late of Washing ton. in said District. deceased. Said Court has limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors Administrator,
 Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly attested, within said time. will be debarred recovery,
 All persons indebted to said Estate are re- auested to make immediate payment to
 Carl Borger. Admr..
 New Preston, Conn,
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DISTRICT ,oP NEwTowN ss. Probate

DIsTRIcT OF NEwTowN ss. Probate D Court, July 10, A. D., 1909.
 Estate Of Amelia s. Northrop, late Of New town, In said District. deceased.
 The Court of Probate fn the District of Newtown hath limited and al- lowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims to administrator. Those properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons in- deEted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 Ahr.na Arthur Ranks Eyacutor
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-16

PEGISTRAR'S NOTICE-The Registrars of IS Voters of the Town of Sherman will be in Friday, August 6, and on Friday, August 13 from 12 o'clock noon until o'clock p. m., on each of said days, for the purpose of making an enrollment of the legal voters of said town, according to their declared political prefer enceS CharlesC. Stevens,
 Leslie l.. Judd,
 Registrars of Voters. Dated at Sherman, July l5, 1909.
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Huntington.
REV JIG. FRANCE RESIGNS.

Rev J. c. France surprised his congregation at St Paul's Episcopal church, last Sunday morning. by reading his resignation as rec- tor, which is to take effect September
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-16

WANTED-Brush to cut by the job. Egg w bert E. Cummings, "A South Avenue Bridgeport Conn.