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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-07

The Celtic language prevailed in
England A. d. /; the Latin was intro
duced about the same time; the Saxon
prevailed from A.. D. 450 to 1866; Latin
reintroduced by missionaries, 500; the
Norman-French combining with Eng
lish, 1865 to 1920; early English, 1850
to 1900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-07

HENRY WILLARD says he attributes
his success as railroad man to his
knowledge of human nature, gained by
newspaper work.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-07

MEANS for the accurate comparison
of electrical standards and apparatus
are to be supplied at Johns Hopkins
university, no provision for such meas
urements having been made elsewhere
in the United States.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-07
Cholera InOcuIatiOn.

Five years ago Pasteur endeavored
to discover means of curing cholera
by incubation, but allowed the matter
to drop on the death from the disease
of an assistant investigator. The SUBJ
ject has been followed up, however,
by DR.. Gamaleia, of Odessa, who has
found method by which the cholera
has been cured in animals by the in
oculation of the cholera virus, and
which, it is confidently believed, may
be applied to man. His experiments
are to be repeated before a commit
tee of the French Academy of Sci
ences, which holds prize of 100, 900
francs to be awarded for cure for
cholera. TrGpeIer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-07

knows he's trader. done pen SOLD oefo :.
. an o. Miss Jessie. can't go 'thout tellin'
the chillun good-by.
Nonsense. Maria; Mr.. Kenneth would
never sell you and the baby"
30. you don't know. Miss Jessie. Dis
yere man axed me was 1 fifty year old. and
said more'n that; and Massa John stepped
up an said / was a lynn. / wasn't more'n
, forty" and the poor creature once more be-
sought me: Please. honey. write jes a
word"
You must promise to show the letter to
your masters You know, Maria. this might
make great trouble for US"
'Sartin, honey. He may Jes' read every
word" 3s3fs1
The letter was written according to old
MArias dictat4on, to the chillun back in
sole Virginny," and given to Maria to hand her
master for the post. It was my last glimpse
of Maria. The next morning the neighbor-
hood was in a blaze of excitement. Andy.
the Kenneths' coachman. and old Maria had
decampcd. How or when they had escaped
none knew. A currant bush that stood by
the wicket between our house and theirs
Sas found to have something white fiutter-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-07
RED, WHITE, AND RED.
BY ILKA,

MONG the various To-
calities affected by the
strife b etween tn q
North and the South,
perhaps none was more
fertile in romantic in
cident than were the
western counties of
Missouri. The dissen-
sions which had given
rise to bitter animosi-
ties between bleeding
Kansas" as 1t was de-
,.sosoi ,o11aI ~ ~
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-07

A MAN named Gall has been admitted
to the bar in Mcpherson County, Kan
Sas. He ought to succeed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-07
Bow Life on the Prairie.

Some days were always spent in
stacking oats in the barn-yard, where
the straw could be anked up for win
ter use, and these were the pleasantest
of all the harvest days, for it was near
the house where the girls could come
out and chat occas onally and show their
pretty calico gowns. The kitchen was
so handy that we could SIN IL the
doughnuts frying and hear the plates
being laid for dianer. Attracted by
the swarm of crickets and grasshoppers
falling cut Of the grain, the chickens
and turkeys came crowding noisily
about the stack, singing joyously in
harsh, strange fashion, as if giving
thanks for their unexpected feast.
Neighbors passing by on the way to
town stopped to "gas" in the Western
fashion
"say! Adamsl"
"He1loi'
"Y'r stacks tarnin over"
90, get out"
"You bet it is. You'll slide off in
another minute. Say!
"Say it y'rself; we got yr mouth
OPEN"
"Go'n' to have shindig t. wind up
on?"
"Mebbe."
oval don't leave me out r I'll bust
y'r biler. Who's go'n' t. play FIR y?
Dave McTurg?"
"Uh-hm!"
"That's bully! When y go'n' to
thrash? ?"
90, in week r two"
want to change works, of course 2"
"You bet When you go'n' to start in ?"
Monday. Come over.
"I'll be there-t' breakfast"
"Yaas! You're likely 70. If y do,
Pill"
Say, drive on there. Howdy s'pose
Adams is goin' to build ten-foot
bulge with you clockin' away like an
OF guinny-hen. Git. "-Haniin Gar
la7au, IN The american Ma0agi3ae.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-07
Make the Best of 1t When You Get
Sick

Il have sinned against my brother,
the ass, confessed pious old monk,
when his under-fed, over-fogged body
refused to bulge for him. Make you
the same confession, Tom. You
trudged through miles of mud-puddle
yesterday, and then gave yourself no
rubbing down and dry stabling. Now
you wonder where you got that con-
founded cough. And you. Dick, who
spurred your tired eyes open night after
night in final squirt for the essay
prize, if you had listened, as BALKAN
did to his animal, when you heard that
noise in your head, you wouldn't be
tied down to cot with nervous pros
tration. As for you, Harry, poor lad |!
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-07

THE BABY'S CREED.
believe in my papa
Who loves mech, so dearly
I believe in Santa Claus,
Who comes to see me yearly.
believe the brides talk
On the boughs together;
believe the fairies dance
Der the fields of heather;
believe my dolly knows
Every word that's spoken;
believe it hurts her, TOO,
When her nose is broken.
Obi i believe In lots OF things
can't tell all the rest
But believe in you, mamma,
First, and last and besti
The Newtown bee., 1888-08-17

taken here; and that said committee repre- sent the town, the Sunday schools and the
 Resolved, That a copy or these resolutions be sent to the newspapers in this vicinity and that they be requested to publish them
 After the reading of these resolutions, addresses were made by Rev MT Merwin, Rev Mir Boylston, Fred $. Shelton and others. The chairman selected as the committee called for the following well known and highly respected gentlemen: !: Rev N. T. Merwin of the Congregational church; F. $. Shelton, superintendent of the NJ. E. Sunday school and R. c. Tou- cey, one of the selectmen, of the town.
 The praise service at the NJ. E. church, Sunday evening, was enjoyed by all.
 Wednesday, 18th, Parlor Rock was en- gagged by Bridgeport Division, No. 4, Uniformed Rank, Knights of Pythias, afr ternoon and evening; Thursday, 10th, Alpha lodge, No. l, o. $. B.; Friday, 17th, Union picnic by Sunday schools of Flat Rock (Easton), Weston, White Hills and Stepney. It will soon be time for picnics from the Naugatuck valley, via Derby extension.
 The State temperance picnic is to come to Parlor Rock, this year, in preference to High Rock. September is the date.
 Because of the rain, Sunday, which fell fastest when people were about to start for church, but small congrega- tion greeted Rev A. Goldsborough of St. Pcter's, Monroe, who exchanged with Rev Mir Boylston. His style of reading and delivery evinced elocutionary power, while his brilliant sermon was listened to with close interest. The organist and his assistant were present, but there was no music, for the choir was lamentably absent. Many clergymen have a poor opinion of Grace church choir, having of ficated here when, because of storms or other causes, the choir was absent. This is to be deplored.
 | Miss Mary R. A. Hall, daughter ot Rev Samuel Hall, former rector ot Grace church, is with Miss Lillie Wheel CT.
 w. E. and Charlie Wills of Bridgeport were here, Sunday.
 The Long Hill M. E. Sunday schoo will hold their annual picnic at Califor nia grove, by Steamer Nonowantuc Thursday, August g, provided Tuesday August 2l, is pleasant day. The Sey mour Sunday school has engaged thu steamer for Tuesday, 2lst and, if stormy for the following Thursday. Therefore should Tuesday prove stormy, the Lon: Hill picnic will take place Tuesday, 2Sth Tickets from Long Hill for the roun' trip will be 75c, from Bridgeport 50c.
 Mrs Elliott Latin of Nichols visit
 friends here.
 T A party spent Tuesday at Glen Island
The Newtown bee., 1888-08-17

 9th, by Rev D. J. Ogden. They will go to housekeeping in the Oakley place. J. |. Perry spent Saturday in New York with his son.
 Will Sherman has retired from city life to his old home and old business. Mrs Ann Ferry was at Mrs Peter Per rvs, Monday. Miss Ida Stillson of Danbury visits Mrs George Garfield; Mir and Mrs Edward Rawling of Bridgeport and Mrs Charles Downs of Long Hill spent Sunday there, | Miss Linda Thorpe, Mrs c. J. Milton and little daughter of Bridgeport are at NJ. H. Thorpe's. I William Canfield shot a red adder foul feet in length. He also killed it's 42 young ones.
 Perkins French, J. E. Field and M. II Thorpe have bought young cattle o1 Benedict t Fitch.
The Newtown bee., 1888-08-17
EAST0N.

John Sherwood sold 10 of his fine steers to s. k. Wells.
 Mrs Tyrrell of Stepney is with her mother, Mrs John Wheeler.
 Mir Fitzgerald of Stratford and 1T. Reiter. the popular Bulls Head butcher and wife spent Sunday with s. R. Wells.
 C. W. Candee has put bay window in his new barn and intends to use it for both house and barn, at least for q while.
 Rev w. II. Gilbert of South Norwalk, secretary of the Connecticut Bible soci- ety, expects to preach in the Congrega- tional church, next Sunday, 18th. Those who remember his interesting sermon of last November will be glad to hear him again.
 Rev D. J. Ogden takes this week to visit his former parish at Mantle, Conn.
 A little daughter came to the home of Mir and Mrs William Fanton, 14th.
 Mrs George Gray is quite sick with dysentery.
 Mrs T. w. Turney and daughter spent Sunday in Monroe with Miss Minnie Ed wards.
 Samuel Turney was married to Miss Cornelia Booth, last Thursday evening,
The Newtown bee., 1888-08-17
WHITE HILLS.

Elsie Nichols is with her grandfather, Bennett Nichols.
 Mir Hyde, who has been with Mrs Jul ia Williams for so long, is in poor health.
 Fannie WiXom and Ida Williams are expected home, this week.
 Rev Mir Lawson and Mir Banks of Step ney were guests of W. c. Hubbell, Tues day.
 Miss Louise Nichols returned from Carmel, N. r., Sunday.
 The service, Tuesday evening, was of unusual interest. The pastor will hold another meeting, Tuesday evening 2Sth.
 No Sunday service in the church until the first Sunday in September.
 So few were present, Sunday, that the Sunday school made no arrangements for picnic.
The Newtown bee., 1888-08-17
LONG HILL.
Mrs Mary Platt is improvin

A public meeting was held in the M. E. church, Thursday evening, 9th, to- protest against Sunday picnics at Parlor Rock. Rev Mir White called the meeting to order and, after briefly explaining it's object, asked that a chairman and secre- tary be elected. Samuel C.. Beardsley, the town clerk, was selected for chair The chairman, upon taking the chair, made an eloquent and effective address, in which he showed his earnest desire to preserve the American Sunday. He pro tested most vigorously against the intro duction of Sunday picnics at our beauti- ful pleasure resort. His speech was warmly applauded. Rev William J. White then made short speech, review Ing the work that had been done to pre- vent, if possible, the picnic of Sunday, August and then read the following preamble and resolutions, which, after discussion, were adopted unanimously l:
 Whereas, We believe in what may be term ed the American Sabbath; and that proper observance of the day honors mans Creator and is best for the public welfare; and
 W nfftuSt A very IbrSt iHiJoTlty ti uil tIt thousands who visit Parlor Rock are of like opinion; and
 Whereas, Tho people of Trumbull generally wish the Sabbath to be n day of quiet and free rom worldly recreation; and
 Whereas, The Housatonic K. K. Co.,, in def ance of the expressed wishes and earnest pro tests of the peaceful and law abiding residents of Tmmbulll, Conn.,, did allow picnic to be held on their private grounds ut Parlor Rock, sunday, August ., lSSS; therefore,
 Resolved, That we, the citizens of Trtim buil in public meeting assembled the 9th day of AurIst. 1888, do hereby record un(tIal- lied condemnation of Sunday picnics.
 Resolved, That we hereby express our indig nation and sorrow that the Housatonic k. R. Co. did allow the use of their private grounds tor a sunday picnic, against the earnest pro test of the Christian people of the town.
 Resolved, That we, the representatives of the churches and Sunday schools of this town do advise the various religious and benevo- lent societies throughout the county, and in neighboring parts Of our State, to seriously consider with us the question: How far it be- comes each and all of us, in due regard to both civil and divine law, to help sustain such n pince of public recreation, if, after this ap- peal, no regard is had by the Housatonic K. IL. Co. to the wishes of the law abiding residents of our community.
 Resolved, That we earnestly request the Housatonic R. k. Co. to prohibit all parties from holding picnics at Parlor Rock on sun
 Resolved. That n committee of three De ap- poinfc(i py the chairman of this meeting, to convey fo the Housatontc X. h Oo,, tne acsion
The Newtown bee., 1888-08-17
TASHUA.

Mrs Burton Clark and Miss Howard are at George Mallett's.
 Mir and Mrs Fred Cocker of Danbury spent Sunday here.
 Mrs Lavinia Bradley has returned from Bedding.
 Abraham Klein is shingling his out buildings.
 George Sherwood's colored tenants continued to draw off the water to inn prove the fishing and Mir Sherwood pro- cured a net, drew off the water himself, getting a large lot of fish.
The Newtown bee., 1888-08-17

Ex-Aldcrman Roman brutally slugged Billy May of the Sun, Wednesday.
 T.. D. Plumb of Plumb X Beardsley is home from the Jersey coast.
 The Rambling Wheelmen have an in- vltation to parade with other wheel clubs in Danbury on Labor day.
 greater or more genuine pleasure and confidence in railroad than to know that it's trains are well arranged, well managed and run on time. Such is the condition of the Housatonic railroad un- der its present efficient management.
 There is little doubt that a member of the Rambling Wheelmen will hold the State mileage record, this year. He has nearly 5000 miles already and three more months to ride.
 A. J. Porter, active and gentlemanly private secretary of Col Stevenson, is en- toying well earned vacation in York State.
 Persons driving should purchase copy of the l.. A. W. road book of Connecti- cut, which gives admirable lsaps of Con- necticut roads. Copies may be had at bookstores.
 w. shelton Stevenson, son of Col Stew enson, is filling the position of private secretary to his father, during the ab- ganra nf Mir pnrtar
 A band of gypsies camped near the Trumbull line, a few days.
 Henry Davis and George Butler suffer with chills and fever.
 Albert Wakeman has joined the drivers for the Naugatuck Valley Ice Co.
 c. Fred Bennett of Stratfleld has pur- chased a COW from c. W. Edwards oi Stepney.
 A valuable dog belonging to Fred Ehr sam fell from a three-story building and was fatally injured.
 George F. Eckart, who left Bridgeport for his old home in Germany some two months ago, has returned. The steamer Lahn, on which he sailed each way, i one of the finest of the 92 steamship owned by the North German Lloyd line Mir EelSart says that, from the time Inc left this city until he returned, there wa hardly perfect day; storm and clou' ruled the weather. He carried out hi intention of visiting his birthplace an' spent some time with his sister, the onl, near relative now living in the Father land. Notwithstanding the unpropitiou weather, he enjoyed the trip and has re turned with apparent benefit.
 Tuesday, l4th, Mrs Ira Wildman, Mir Crouchley and Mrs Gardner of Newtown with Mrs Henry Davis, Mrs Daniel Shel wood and Mrs NJ. J. Griffith of Bridge port enjoyed delightful day at Fairfield Beach. The Ncwtown ladies were me at the depot and driven to the beach where, among other diversions, a shor dinner was discussed. Afterward, fe, hours were pleasantly spent at the ho; pltable home of Mrs N. B. Nicholson an family, North avenue. Games, musi, etc., were enjoyed and the ladies return ed to their homes in the evening.
 John Dixon and family visited friend in Greenfield, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1888-08-17

welcome when he comes ill, weary With his cares and labors at the close of the day. Her loving smile. Her sprightly, winning ways Can you not see the tears yelling up in her eyes and, as she res olutely forces them back, hear the culver in her voice as she replies, ssGive me q blessing y She knows how dearly the old father loves her. Has he not denied him. self the pleasure of her society, the com- fort of her presence and ministratlons now in his old age, for her benefit, that she may have a protector and home ana care and love, when he shall have laid him down to sleep that last long sleep, with faithful Abraham in the cave of Machpelah? ssGive me a blessing,' she cries, ,ssthou hast given me a south land, , a princely dover and, while she thus ac- knowledges his past goodness, as ii the thought emboldened her, she says, "Give me also springs of water" The boon IS granted, aand he gave her the upper and the neither springs" Is there not in all this deep spiritual significance Tn the faithfulness of Caleb and its re- ward. do we not hear Jesus saying to us, stBe thou faithful unto death and will give thee a crown of life ?7What wilt thou! How many, many times is this repeated in Gods Holy Word. "What wilt thou!' Jesus says to the blind man. He answers, .Lord that l may receive my sight,
 and immediately he received his sight.
 ssWhat wilt thou?' to the leper. The answer comes, 60, Lord, ii thou wilt. thou canst make me clean.n Listen. "l will. be thou clean.,, and immediately his leprosy was cleansed. ssBe not faith less but believing" What wilt thou
 o child of God? Has He not already giv- en thee a sssouth land?' Does it not lie toward the sunshine of His everlasting love? Have we not, i'll the strength o1 Him who is the Captain of our Salvation
 driven out the giants who once infested it and is it not now under the relgn ol Him who rules in righteousness, mighty to save? Jesus said, ssHe that drinketf of the water that I shall give him shal
 be in him well of water springing III unto everlasting life.' Everlasting love
 Everlasting life. o glorious boon. Ma.
 we indeed bring forth the fruits of .goot living. Like the ssgrapes of Eschcol, ma they prove that this is indeed delight some land, that Gods smile rests upol l it. May Welearn yet another lesson l Obedience to our Heavenly Fathers re quirements. 'sThe willing and obedien shall eat of the good of the land. Unity i < If two of you shall agree as touching anything that they shall ask, 1t shall D'
 done for them of my Father which is il
 heaven Persistence. Ever more an'
 more, more faith, more patience, nor love- My grace is sufficient for thee,
 ssMy God shall supply all your need
 according to His riches in glory by Chris Jesus.'' He is an unfailing source o
 supply, adequate to every need. Q lie
 us come boldly to the throne of grac
 that we may obtain mercy and find grac
 to help in time of need. "- susan J | Blackman. Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1888-08-17
BLOOMFIELD.

 T. $. Taylor has had a very sick horse ; it is improving under the treatment of John Bussing of Danbury. The youngest child of E. K. Hawley, quite sick with cholera infantum, is i'm proving under the care of pr A. L. Will Hams.
 MT and Mrs Whiteome are expected home from their vacation, this week. F. k. Hawiey is taking q vacation of two weeks at home.
 Mrs Samuel Sherman has returned from an extended visit in New York. Arthur Hawley has beenhired to teach the school in Long Meadow.
The Newtown bee., 1888-08-17
DIAMOND HILL (REDDINc).

Miss Florence Stillson has returned from Newport.
 John olmstead of New York visits his father.
 At Mrs Charlotte Ryder's funeral, Tuesday, Rev Mir Law of Long Island preached the sermon.
 Mrs Ingalls, died, Monday; funeral, Wednesday.
 Mrs Mary Platt is improving.
The Newtown bee., 1888-08-17
HARRIS WATTS YOUR ANSWER
 AT 1855 Main street, Danbury.
Growing Old.

Never feeling of envy or sorrow, Where the bright faces of children are seen, Never year from their youth wouldst thou
 borrow, Thou dost remember what lieth between.
 Growing old willingly;
 Gladly, ween! Rich in experience that angels might coyet; Rich in q fate that has grown in thy years; :; Rich in the love that grew from and above it, Soothing thy sorrows and flushing thy fear.
 Growing old wealthily;
 Loving and dear.
The Newtown bee., 1888-08-17
FARM FOR SALE:

Situated ill Plumtrees district consisting of q House, Harn and 70 acres of I.arld. The build ings are i'll good condition and the land well watered in good heart and suitable for either pasturage or wheat raising. For particulars enquire of JAMES MOORE. 2d,
 38i Main Street, Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1888-08-17
TRUMBULL.

Mrs J. D. Brinsmade, who has been sick, is better.
 Louis Hanke has bought part of the late A. $. Beach's farm.
 Mrs Starr Nichols has been sick.
The Newtown bee., 1888-08-17
NICHOLS.

Ezra Smith raised his new house with the kind assistance of neighbors, We'd nesday, 18th; it is 24x2S feet.
 Nj. J. Mum has ready sale for his bunch kindling wood in Bridgeport and s soon to locate factory there.
The Newtown bee., 1888-08-17
CHESTNUT HILL.
A party spent Tuesday at Glen Isl

Mrs Turney Hall has been quite sick, but is slowly improving.
 Agur $. Beach went with party to Zoar Bridge fishing for bass, Saturday, and had good success. visited his cousin, Agur $. Beach.
The Newtown bee., 1888-08-17
STEPNEY.

STEPNEY.
 Miss Nellie Morgan of Shelton is with Miss Irene Leavenworth.
 Another of our young men will enter Arthur Hull.
 Mr and Mrs William Arnold and Lou of Zalmon Purdy.
 Mrs Merrill, wife of Rev l.. M. Merrill of Stamford, Vermont, formerly pastor of the Baptist church, is at Mrs John Burritt's.
 William Bigelow rejoiees over a fine young daughter.
 c. c. Sherman of Seymour buried his infant son, Saturday. The little one was but F days old.
 Miss Irene Leavenworth entertained the Baptist literary society and other friends, last Friday evening and an en- joyable time was had. Quarterly elect ion of officers: E. o. Hull, president; J. A. Sherwood, vice president; Miss Fan nie Burgkhardt, secretary and treasurer !; Misses Novella Thorpe and Jennie BuIgk- hardt, with the president, constitute the executive committee. A fine literary t program was listened to with interest by ! the entire company. The members who l furnished it did credit to themselves, as well as to the society. The company ad- l journed to the hall for games and amuse- ments. Next meeting will be at Miss Novella Thorpe's, August 24; a pleasant ] time is anticipated.
 E. J. Hawley entertained Mir Parsons of New York city, Sunday.
 No preaching service at the Baptist church, the next two Sundays; Sunday schrol session as usual.-Rev D. G. Law son will occupy the pulpit of the first Baptist church, Bridgeport, next Sun day, in the absence of Rev Dr Garner.- AIerwin House, Fairfield, Conn.,, will be the address of Rev D. C.. Lawson and family for the ensuing week.-At the la dies aid society's meeting with Mrs Charles Powell, the delightful weather and large attendance made the occasion one of the most enjoyable and successful of the season. Croquet on the lawn, fun round the barn and patching in the par. Tor brought tea time on quite rapidly and then how fast the bounty fled. The young folks waited until late hour and all agreed to. meet in anticipation of as good time two weeks from date with Mrs Betsford Peek.
 E. Corning's little girl has been quite sick with whooping cough.
The Newtown bee., 1888-08-17
SHELTON.

A Russian was killed on the Derby ex- tension, Wednesday, while trying to drill out hole where q dynamite cartridge failed Co explode.
The Newtown bee., 1888-08-17
HUNTINGTON.

Miss Eva Noe has visited Mrs Bartlett. Mrs J. E. shelton has been sick, but is better.