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The Newtown bee., 1909-04-23
TOWN TOPICS.
A POLITE HINT TO THE TELE.
 PHONE PEOPLE.
From A Southford Business Man.

Gentlemen: I would like to ask
 you for a small space in your valu- able paper in regard to telephone Companies. As conditions become SD
 that the telephone companies can go
 in front of mans property ard dig
 holes for their poles, string wires
 wherever they choose without first
 getting permission from the various
 property owners. It has become so
 that the property owners have no
 voice in the matter. We would like to refer some of the telephone people to the Con leCticut Statutes which gives a property owner what rights really belong to him. After which the telephone company has the right to take the matter before a com- missioner. In the first place tele- phone companies want the use of our streets, they will choose the very best places they can find in order that their men can have easy dig ging, regardless as to wheter it in- terriers with the property owner or not. In case the matter is brought to their attention they will telel you what good service you will get after they get the new poles up. This means that we have got to pay for sthe telephone regardless as to whet- Ter it is out of order or not, they will |take the very best places along the !side of our streets and feel that it is almost impossible for the people who Hive in many of our towns to live if 1t was not for the telephones. We think it would be a good plan for the foreman of some of these construc- .tion gangs to consult the various people along the lines which they in .tend to string wires and try and make a good impression upon the public. And not start through the yvarious streets as though they own (the town and everybody in it. fThere are few men in every town swho will not stand for this. While lin the various places which they have been through they have had clear sailing, there are people in Southford who like to see things done in business like way, and if this is not done they will hear more about this matter later.-[P Property Owner.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-23
"pICKPENNY's" EASTER.
It Included A Bath and New Clothes.

The eccentric character known in
 this city as "Pickpenny" and in 0th- or places as Johnny . the Woods" spent Easter in Ansonla, and the An" sonia Sentinel said of him: Among those who appeared in a new Easter outllt is Johnny O the Woods. John ny appared on dain street in his customary makeup, including four or hfe coats and sack of extra cloth ing anu toilet articles. During the day the old man wandered to Derby where he was taken in charge by the trustees of the fund which was c0i- lected year or so ago for Johnny's benefit and to-day he was given bath. A report was current that the old man was also to be given a hair cut and have his beard trimmed, but the truth of this could not be aS- certained. It was expected however. shat 9fter the bath Johnny would slip into a new suit of clothes, in- cluding underwear and other access sories, and when the ola man ap- pears on the street Sunday, few pso- pie, 1t is thought, will be able to rec ognize him. While the bath is ex" pected to do Johnny a good deal of good and his new clothes make hin look like newly made millionaire, the change will likely be transj- tory one. It takes more than bath to reform the old man and in a few weeks new suit of clothes will look like the kind he always wears. For this reason the trustees of Johnny's relief fund think it much better tO have the old man placed in some in- stitution where he would be con- pelled to keepe cleean all the time. The old man mas been travelling this section of the stete for many years and has made himself considerable of a nuisance. None of the claritI officials of the town which the old man visits cares to take him in charge. It would seem however as if something could be done with him and the expense of his care placed upon the state, where many believe it properly belongs.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-23

Robert H. Beers and Allison P. Smith passed Sunday in Gaylords- vile, where MT Smith supplied the pulpit of the Gaylordsville Methodi st church. They were entertained by MT and Mrs J. T. Underhill at Paine farm. In the afternoon with Messrs Paine and Underhill, they inspected the great canal of the New Milford Power Co.,, which extends for two miles along the mountainside. The great power house of the Power Co.,, Ia few thousand feet from the Paine residence, is most interesting pla :e to visit.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-23

In the beautiful Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts is made the finest writ ing paper in the world. This has been the writing paper center of the United States for over century. It was se- lected by the pioneer manufacturers on account of the clear atmosphere and abundance of pure, sparkling spring water, both indispensable requisites for the making of really good paper.
 The Eaton, Crane & Pike writing papers are to-day the best that are made in Berkshire" which means that they are the best in the world. If we could obtain better papers we would do so. We cannot, neither can you.
 You will always find fall and up-to- date line of these celebrated papers at our store. Come in and look them over.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-23

Number of pupils 29, average atten- dance 2b l-2.
 Both the town and Center school reopened on Monday after having had vacation of two weeks.
 Dr and Hrs Leifert have moved to Waterbury, which is much regretted py their friends here.
 Mrs w. E. Mitchell entertained the Sewing Club on Thursday after noon of lasc week.
 &iss Gertrude Beardsley has spent 9 week with friends il Scotland, Gem.
 MT and Mrs George MenvilIe had a little son arrive at their home on April [.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-23

Miss Clara Winters of Hawleygille and William Benton Fuller O. Dan bury were married on April Q at the Church of the Transfguration by the Rev G. c. Houghton. Aftc: 2 brief trip MT and Mrs Fuller returned to Hawleyville and are now stopping with the brides parents, Mr and Mrs Peter Winters.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-23
REV A. J. PARSONS
Of Thomaston Accepts Call to North
 Brookfeld, Mass.

Rev 4. ]. Parsons Of ThOmaston, a brother of Charles M. Parsons Of Sandy Hook, for Is years rector of Trinity church of ThomasLon, has a. cepted a call to the rectorship of Christ church of North Brookfield, Mass.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-23
South Britain
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE.

The names of the pupils of the Center school whose attendance was perfect for the four weeks enc 'ng Me- ch 25, are as follow: G. Hrmer Anderson, Q. Stanley Anderson, Eliz- abeth Cassidy, Gregory F. Cassidy, John T. Fleming, Charles F. Man will, Emily s. Manville, George w. Manville, Oralene A. Manville, Med ia G. Fields, Martha G. Sscyille, Frederick P. Clark, Roger P. Will Hams, Florence E. Clark, Elizabeth P Spencer and Freder ok A. Spencer.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-23

Thomas M. Holian, the new agent at the, Newtown station, passed Sun, at his former home at Sheffield, Mass. He expects to move about May 1 into the house of his wifes mother, Mrs Nolan, on the Boule- yard.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-23
JUSTICE McCARTHY'S FIRST
 WEDDING.
Ties the Knot in Proper Form.

On Saturday evening Justice P. H. Mccarthy united in marriage Austin F. Conger and Miss Elizabeth Huber. This was Justice McCarthy's first wedding, but he performed his duties in most befitting manner. He neg lected, however, to kiss the bride,
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-23

Robert H. Beers and Philo T. Platt went to Greenwich by train last week Tuesday, and from there took an auto ride to Tarrytown, N. IT,, where they inspected the shops |of the Maxwell Automobile Go.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-23

Charles s. Banks of Greerfeld Hill was the guest, Sunday night, of MT and Mrs H. M. Smith and on Mon day and Tuesday accompanied Mr Smith on a trip through Roxbury.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-23

Attorney and Mrs F. N. Marble ot Lowell, Mass, passed Sunday with MT Marbles mother, Mrs Newton E. Marble, who celebrated her S5th birthday, Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-23

l.. H. Elsenboss and family were guests, Sunday, of Mir and Mrs George R. Wilson, and attended the service in the. morningat the Congregational church,
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-23

Frank J. Winters ard Miss Maude Turner of Hawleyville were married on April 10 at the Church ot the Transfguration in New York City,
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-23

B. F. Bassett of Hopewelll has The contract for painting Robert Wal bridges house in Pleasant Valley and also MT Hogson's house in Pleas ant Valley.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-23

L. c. Nicholson of New Fairfield was in town on Thursday ot last week, calling on friends and attend ing to business matters
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-23

Miss Florence Warner of Water bury passed Sunday with her mother, Mrs James H. Warner, in Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-23

Roy Platt of New York was Sun day visitor in town.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-23

The forest fire which ragged on the mountain west of the farm of T. D.
 Platt x Son caused great alarm and did a lot of damage. Had not large force of men turned out to fight the fire the houses and barns in Hope well would have had a close call. M Platt's telephone was brought into service and in that way about 109 men were gathered to fight the fire
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-23

Hiram B. Jennings of Horewell is critically ill. Charles Grumman Of Easton is caring for him.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-23

. John M. Beers of Hopewell has been having new roofs placed on his
 Ihouse.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-23

Miss Emma GOodsell of Hopewell visited friends in Danbury, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-23

George F. Duncombe of the Park City passed Sunday at his home here.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-23
ADyERTIsIl,o A RA is.

Reading notices, brevler type, 10c line. Small nonpareil ads. 1c | eord per week.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-23
WANT OPIUM RULES
CHANGED BY LAW
Present Regulations Work Hardship
On Shipping Says General Manager
of the Pacific Mail Company.

; WASHINGTON. july lS.-Acting
upon the telegraphic request of r. P.
Schwerin, general manager of the Pa
cific Mail steamship company, Sena-
tors Flint and Perkins will ask for
conference committee to consider the
amendment of the regulations relat-
ing to the reshipment in American
ports of opium consigned from the
Orient to Mexico.
Schwerin claims that much valuable
traffic is lost to the company on ac-
count of existing regulations. In view
of the fact that the attorney general
held in a decision Of July 1nat the
shipments in question were NOT I'M
portations into this country ne ASKS
that the provisions be revised.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-23
YOUNGEST TRAIN
WRECKER CAUGHT
Little Lad Aged Four and One Ha alf
Years, DeraIs Monster locon,o-
tive by Pulling Easy Working
Switch

REDDING, Calf, July .--Berwin
Carson, aged four and a half years,
bears the distinction of being the
Youngest train wrecker ever caught in
the United States. Berwin left his
mothers side yesterday and walked to
the railroad yards. A well oiled darail-
ing switch easily swung open beneath
his baby arms and the huge locomo-
tive of a long freight pulling out Of
the yards slipped from the rails, pushed
the forward trucks over the main line
and stuck there. Berwin's mother ar
the crew cursed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-23
.D0|N0T Want
US TO FISH
ON THAT SIDE
Dominion s Commissioner of
Fisheries Is Not at
All Backward.
WON'T SELL BAIT
FOR THAT REASON
international Treaty Does
Not Allow Such Use
Says He.

BELLINGHAM, July 23.-Professor
E. Prince, fish commissioner Of the
Dominion of Canada, with President
Jo'dan of Stanford university, is on
tour of investigation with a view to
formulating a code of laws looking to
the conservation of the fishing indus
try In speaking of the recent action
of the Canadian officialsVin refusing
to allow the American halibut fishers
to buy bait on the Canadian side, he
said today:
"The statement that the Dominion
officials are trying to drive American
fishermen out of Canadian waters is
correct. That is the object of the re-
striction. Americans, under the strict
Interpretation of the international
fisheries treaty, as it applies to the
Pacific coast have not the right to
buy bait to maintain headquarters or
catch fish on the Canadian side of the
line
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-23
CHARGES ALL KINDS
OF THINGS TO HUBBY
Mrs Leonard Simpson, in Asking for
Divorce, Gives Many Reasons
Why She Cannot Live
With Her Spouse.

Charging her husband. Leonard
Simpson, with almost every crime
known to the calendar, suit for di-
vorce was filed in the justice court
today by Frances Simpson.
The complaint states that the couple
was married in Athena, April 20, 1902.
and that three children were born as
the result Of the union. Several years
later, it is claimed that the defendant
deserted both the plaintiff and the
children and it is further avered that
after leaving his lawful home, he lived
in the practice Of adultery with other
women. In drunken RACES, he. would
come to the house and beat his chill
.dren without cause or provocation and
he also failed to furnish any means
of support to either them or his wife
AS a further cause for action, 1t is
alleged that at various times, the de-
fendant has been afflicted with
venereal disease and that he is now
living in Vancouver with woman not
his wife.
The plaintiff asks that the bonds OF
matrimony be dissolved and that the
custody of the children be awarded to
either her or some responsible person.
Attorseys fees amounting to 800 are
also asked for.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-23
Phlice Captain Dismissed.

SAN FRANCISCO. July 23--Police
Captain Michael Joseph Conboy. a
member of the force for 25 years, who
shot Bernard Lagan. jr., June %. while
intoxicated, was dismissed officially at
o'clock this morning when the board
of police commissioners returned the
verdict of guilty on the charge Of in
toxication. Conboy was celebrating the
birth of his granddaughter. Lagan
found him in helpless condition in the
early morning and was shot by the
officer while assisting him.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-23
DIAMONDS LIE IN
SANDS NEAR PASC0
New York Society Woman Loses Sun
burst While Travelling From Ritz
vile to Pasco On North
Coast.

PASCO, July 23.-Gems valued al
s25OO, the property of Mrs. James Var
.Thorne, society woman of New York
are glittering in the sands somewhere
between Ritzville and this city. Wher
the North Coast train No. 2 reached
Pasco yesterday afternoon Mrs Var
Thorne left the observation car and
ran back on the track screaming:
II have lost my diamonds. where are
they?"
She left Spokane wearing a brooch
containing large sunburst surround
ed with diamonds. The gems are
priceless because they were given her
many years ago by her. parents as
wedding present.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-23
CHAUFFEUR SPRINGS
THE BIG SURPRISE
Denies That There Was Any AIterca-
ton Between Sutton and His
>,
Three Companions, Which
=.
Was testimony Of Others.
Was Testimony of Others.

ANNAPOLIS. July 23.-Denying
that there was any alteration be
tween Lieutenant Sutton and his com
panions while they were riding in an
automobile prior to firing the shot
which erded the life of the Oregon
man. William Owens, a chauffeur
created sensation at the inquiry to-
day He testified that the three offl-
GERS attacked Sutton, two holding
him while the third beat him. He said
Adams did not quarrel with Sutton
over abandoning the machine, but re-
turned afoot because it was late. The
others testified that Sutton was killed
in a desperate quarrel.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-23
NATIONAL GAME IS
IN GRAvEST DANGER
So Says Police Judge Who Hears Case
of Alleged Bookmakers Brought
Before Him For Selling
Pools on Games.
Pools on Games.

SAN FRANCISCO, july 23.-That
danger of being compromised by pro-
fessional bookmakers is the opinion of
Police Judge Shortall, of this city. Two
men arrested Wednesday for alleged
bookmaking at the coast league games
in Recreation park were brought be-
fore the judge. Though the cases were
continued, Shortall expressed the fear
that the game will eventually become
a medium for the operation of book
makers and poolrooms He said:
4 think any such tendency should be
nipped in the bud
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-23
Dozen Towns Were Wrecked
Three Million Dollars
in Property Gone
RICE FIELDS WE'RE
ALL DESTROYED
Railroad Tracks Washed
Away and Wire Service
Was Interrupted.

HOUSTON, Tex, July 23.-Twenty-
five dead, a dozen towns wrecked. and
$3,OOO,OOO worth of property damaged.
is reported today as a result of the
three hurricanes that swept Southern
Texas the past two days. Rice fields
were destroyed, trees were uprooted,
houses were unrOofed, railroad tracks
were washed away and telephone and
telegraph communication seriously
interrupted.
Locked III each others arms the
bodies of r. L. Bettison and his wife.
drowned in the flood, were found today
on the mud flats at Swan reef, left
there by receding waters.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-23
COMPLAINT NOT FILED
IN PROPER manner
Consequently Case Of Robert Affieck
Against n. C.. Willis Is Dismissed
In Justice Court.

On the grounds that complaint had
not been filed in a proper manner. the
case Of Robert Affleck against III. c
Willis for the collection Of wages
amounting to s4675 was dismissed to-
day. A demuN-er handed in by the de-
fense also stated that the complain,
did not constitute sufficient cause FOL
action and that it was dubious, uncer-
tain, unsettled, indistinct and indefi-
mite. This demurrer was sustained.
The son of the plaintiff was the per-
son to whom the wages were due, ac-
cording to the complaint, and by the
statutes, permission must first be oD-
tanned from the court, before the name
OF another person can be substituted
m the suit.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-23
He Likes the Looks of the
Local College But
Says No More.
COMING BACK IN
TIME FOR SCHOOL
Wants to See Institution
in Running Order
in December.

Although he was most favo'ably inn
pressed with Whitman college as he
saw it during the holiday months, DR..
Henry S. Pritchett, of New York, the
chairman of the Carnegie educational
board who arrived in the city this
morning, desired to give no opinion at
this time, desiring rather to inspect
the institution when it is in operation.
Il. Prichett, together with members
of the board of trustees, inspected the
college this morning, and he examined
the affairs and looked over the plans
for the enlargement. Following the in
spection Dr. Pritchett was taken for
an auto ride through the city and into
the great wheat belt, where he was
shown the western method of caring
for g,ain crops.
At 2:3O o'clock luncheon was
given by DIR. Pritcbett to members of
the board of trustees of Whitman COL
lege, about 40 being present The prin-
cipal talk was made by the dis
tinguished visitor, who thoroughly ex-
planned the objects of the Carnegie
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-23
STRUCK BY TRAIN AND KILLED
GROUND TO DEATH
BENEATH WHEELS
OF O. K. & ~ TRAIN

placed them aboard the car, one by
one.
Hans johnson is quite we'll known
in poAce circles, having been taken
to the headquarters several times suf-
fering with epiIeptie fits. His brother
James Johnson, is known to be living
IN Youngstown, a suburb of Seattle.
As he was killed one mile west Of
Spofford, on the Oregon side, Coroner
MacMartin refused to handle the case
As he was moved bsfore the coroner
saw him, and brought to this state,
UmatiIa county authorities, it is said,
will not handle the case. Authorities
say it is up to the railroad to bury him
un'ess his brother takes the matter ~,
hand.
The remains were brought to the
MacMartin undertaking parIors, where
they are being composed into human
sembIance and prepared for burial.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-23

According to those who were on the
train, and the engineer and fireman,
Johnson was first seen walking les-
urely down the track. He seemed to
pay no attention to the approaching
locomotive, and wholly disresarded the
warning that was sounded. From
these facts il is supposed the man
committed suicide.
No papers were found on the body,
other than a pawn ticket for $3.50 is
sued by the Pacific loan office of this
city, and a medical prescription signed
by DR.. J. EIIery Fales. Owing to the
condition in which the body was found
it was impossible to see any resem-
bIance to a human form, and if he
had any friends in WalIa WalIa, it
would be impossible for them to
identify him. Members Of the train
crew say they walked along the track
and picked up pieces Of the body and
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-23
ONE DOES
NOT WANT CONVERTS
At Least He Will Not Try to Get Any
San Francscans Into His Flock
of Faithful Followers of
Greed.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 23-Otto-
man Ear Adusht Hanish, of the Mystic
Mazdezinian cult. is here on his way
to Seattle The Perfect One" as he
is called by his followers, will not seek
converts in San Francisco. He says a
number of the Faithful are awaiting
him in Seattle
Ranish was given considerable noto-
riety in Chicago a few years ago
through one of his followers ltacti-
cally starving herself to death in obey
ing his teachings.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-23
RAISED HIS CHECK
$40 EVERY WHACk
M. o. Bailey Is Charged With Draw
ing No-Fund Greeks BY Proprietor
= of the Office Saloon, On Main
"a. Street.

Information was filed today charg
ing NJ. o. Bailey with passing a no
nd~check on Andrew Motel, propri-
etdr of, the Office saloon on west Ma N
street. When found yesterday Bailey
put up the talk that he could get the
money from friend" but failing in
this, was. taken to Jail where he is
being held,
Bailey is said to be the same person
who worked this game to perfection
in this CITY several months ago and
his system, though easy. is clever. In
securing the cash from the saloon last
Wednesday, night, he wrote a check
for SO and this was later redeemed
with a $50 duplicate. Wishing to
make good the last one. he wrote an
other for $30tand when caught at the
scheme endeavored to prolong the
game by another for $40 but the bluff
was called and Bailey was taken into
custody.
All checks were drawn upon the
Third National bank, and signed M
o. Bailey. The paper for $50 was pre-
sented for payment, and was returned
to Mr.. Motel, marked. mo Account
Bailey is said to have served time in
Seattle, and is thought to be mem
Der of gang which makes special
ty of such work
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-23
WR|GHTS CAUTIOUS
BECAUSE OF DUTY
Afraid That if Both Ascend at Once
They May Meet With Accident
and Secret Of Navigation
Will Be Lost

WASHINGTON. July 23.-While the
Wright brothers were preparing today
for further flights in the governmental
disclosed why he and his brother Will
bur never made the ascension together.
together he said.
Then he intlmated that should an
accident happen when both were fly
ing they might be killed and the Sc
crets of their successful aerial navi-
cation be lost to the world.