The Newtown bee., 1878-05-30

cd on Main street watching for the appearance of the thieves, who. by tho iIme they reached the Cnt Q, were pretty well tu rounded with pers, n eager to grab them, onttahles liuse and Hibhnrd came up in team, and met the mon, who were pointed ont 70 them, and made the arrest of two, will h the third mnn seeing, broke away from his companions, and mn with tho speed of deer through Mir. W. A. Judd's yard, lcaping the fence of Mir. Henry Baild and continued to run Ueross Contrn St., by Clark's factory, over to South st., into the yard of Mr. Horace TOmlinson, through which he passed, making for tlo hills closely followed by officer Huso, James E. Barnum and others, some of whom fired shots at the robber without effect. When the man reached the hill Mir. James Reed saw him, and hearing shouts to "stop, thief" gave chase, and caught the fellow despite the four ish of the "billy" which Hurley threat encd him with. Mir. Reed held his man until other assistance | r ivcd, and the man wns taken tO the loCk-up, where tho other two hn been safely housed. Hur- ley in his flight threw away some articles that he had sccreted upon his person, and these wore picked up. A search for the stOl0n goods vas made on the per sons of the prisoners, and articles WcrO found hid in the lapel5 of their Ne ts. Officers Husc and Hubbard were satish- cd that there were still other articles somewhere, and oa searching the bed and clothing in tho lock-up they found some and at the present there are articles of value that cannot be found. The exact amount stolen we were unable to lcaln; it has been stated, however, to be from S3O0 to Sl, 100. Later il the afternoon the prisoners were taken before Justice Eli Gilbnt, and on their pleading guilty were rcmamded to jail in default of onds amounting to S50O each. They will be taken to Bridgeport in q few days for trial. The men, or at least two of them, were very prOfuSc in their threats against officers HuSe and Hib- bard, and a n very poor opinion of the people of Bethel, wIich they also freely expressed. This bold robbery, ill the broad daylig ght, and its inglOriOus results, created immense excitement and con- gratulations, for it showed the value of having efficient officers and widc-awakc citizens, to bring these fellows within the reach of tho law, taking them almost in the very act There were many incl dents connected with this event which we would like to mention, but must forbcar. We heard, however, that th9 dog owned by Mr. Moutj N. al kept chained at hon 0, had some kind of dr % given him by the me. which caused hin to be quiet, and his not barking attract ed attention, and on eXaming his mouth his tongue was found to be black. q" . citizens feel that these larcal5 sl ould | have the full extent of the law, anu ao the reputation of tho trio iS rather quce- tiOnahle, it is thought that the popular resort at Wcthcre field will be increase by an addition of three.
 The house-w0rming given by the friends of T. w. and Watson Fox Wet- nesday evening, May 22nd, was a fine affair. The spacious hotel afforded ample room for the two hundred guests present, and those who participated were well repaid. The feast was provided by the visitc Is, excepting the tea and coffee, and was all that could be desired. The dancing was another enjoyable feature, which, with the fine music of George F.. Ives and John Starr, of Danbury, kept many until the dawn of day. Several of the Fox Bro S. friends from out of town were present, of whom we learn there was Mrs. Chas. W. Scarrett, of Bridge port; MT. L. B. Vail, wife and daughter. of West Stratford; Mrs. George B. Sur gis, of Weston.
 Fox Bros. are having an office tittel up in the room adjoining their store, and will have it after the latest improved pattern. All travellers, and the visitors 1 to Bethel from Ncwtown and elsewhere will find this an excellent place to ston at, and we hope that we may see some of our Newtown neiShbors enjoying its hospitality.
 NJ. C. SchoOnmaker is putting the fin ishing touches upon the house of Byron Morgan of Grassy Plain. We hear that Buck is painting sign for the BEE office, and as he is a good hand at that | kind of work we are confident that it will be handsome sign.
 Elias Parks and w. o. Bassett went to Peach Pond q few days ago, and found three bald eagles, but did not catch them. Try more salt.
 Prof NJ. Heinzclman, who occupies desk in Cole & Ambler's hat shop, and can always be found there when the !" dog is not dead" went out to Peach Pond and killed an eagle which meaSur- ed 1-2 feet from tip to tip. Mir. Gosh itty-gol- alarmed don't believe it. We do.
 There is in Cole x Amblcr's plank shop three gentlemen working at the same battery who have worked at their trade for a number of years. Mr. Wm. Francis, of Danbury 54 years; MT. Zal- mon Whitlock, 54 years; and Mir. Ava Taylor, t4 years, making a total of 172 years for the three gentlemen. These gentlemen are still vigorous and good workmen.
 Mir. A. L. Benedict is making some good improvements ( Il his house and lot. The first is the resetting of stone wall sixteen feet back from the old line, and the digging of a foundation, onwhieh will be built an addition of six feet running up two stories high, on the south or rear end of his dwelling. On the west side above the lintel another addition will be put, with gable and bay windows. Bates X Costello of Danbury, are doing the mason work.
 Last Sunday night Rev. Geo F. Waters delivtred the second of series Of ser I. T II. 4s