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The Newtown bee., 1889-03-08
BETHEL.

The ninth annual masquerade ball of
Alert Hose Co. was a glittering success.
Wheeler & Wilson's orchestra furnished
music and Prof Griggs prompted.
David flanagan occupies DavidSquires'
place on Grassy Plain street.
Eight years ago, the Y. r. s. G. f..
had two societies and IS members; to-
day, the estimated total is 5000 societies
with 400,0 members. The Housatonic
Valley Union comprises the societies in
and about the valley and the fourth
meeting, at Bethel, Friday, was largely
attended. In the afternoon, the Congre-
gational charch was well filed, but it
was crowded in the evening. We. Starr,
president Of the Housatonic Union, gave
an address replete with practical advice
10 the societies and their officers. The
report Of Miss Mary A, Hopson, secreta-
~, showed that ave societies had Joined
since The last report, making II which
are true M the pIedge Ihe union has
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-08
WESTON.

Frank Wheeler has fully recovered
from a severe attack of pneumonia.
Misses Alice and Lima Bennett of
Plattsville visit their cousin, Miss Ella
Mae Bennett.
Charles Rowell will close his seventh
consecutive Winter term at the Forge
school, Saturday, 9th.
A party of young people from the
Forge attended the Episcopal church en-
tertainment at Redding, last Friday even
ing.
DR. f. Gorham is to be congratulated
on his successful treatment of numerous
cases of severe lung trouble.
Albert Whitlock, who emigrated to
Michigan a quarter of century ago, Wis
tied his old home, last week.
Dewitt Grey, who has been employed
as clerk in d. A. Salmon's, is visiting his
grandfather, William Cogsweil.
George and David Buckley, old resi-
dents of Weston, have removed to Bridge.
port.
Mrs Oliver Perry of the Forge suffer:
with rheumatism.
William Davis is very low with con
sumption.
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EASTON.

The basket sociable at John III. Wheel
er's was grand success. A good time
was enjoyed by all; every basket was
we'll filled with tempting goodies and
relished by the purchasers; IS was
taken in for the baskets.
Mrs Alba Williams is quite sick.
G. Burr Tucker is ON the jury at
Bridgeport.
Mrs Cyrus Turney is with Miss
Clarissa Silliman.
Mary Marsh is caring for her sick
brother.
Ladies' missionary meeting in the
Baptist church parlor, Sunday morning
at 10.
Mrs Eben Andrews will close her
house and live with her daughter, Mrs
Sherwood.
Mrs Joseph Field has visited her broth
er, James Cole.
Commissioners..have been appointed on
the estate of James Wheeler, to investi-
gate the claims brought against the es-
tate.
Miss Merrill of Norwalk has visited
her sister, Mrs F. r. Beach.
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STEPNEY.

On Friday last, neighbors and friends
the sudden death of George McLane
passed from lip to lip. He had not been
well for some time, but up to the last
morning of his life had attended faithful
ly to his duties at Eli Leavenworth's,
where he had been employed for more
than 10 years. On that morning he said
he did not feel well enough to work and
fell dead in his own home soon after
reaching there. Heart failure was the
cause of death. The funeral was attend
ed Sunday, Mr. Gilbert having charge Of
the services. lie was pleasant and
obliging neighbor and will be greatly
missed.
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Weary Waiting.

"Thore's an end TO all toiling some day,
But It's weary the waiting--wearyl
There's harbor, somewhere, in a peaceful
bay,
Where the sails viii be furled and the ship
win lay
At anchor-somwhere, in the far away
But it's weary the waiting-wearyi
There's an end to the troubles of souls OPP
pressed,
But it's weary the waiting-wearyl
Sometime in the future, when God thinks best,
He'll lay us down tenderly to rest,
And roses'u grow from thorns in the breast
But it's weary the waiting-wearyl
There's an end to the world with it's stormy
frown,
But it's weary the waiting-wearyi
Thers's a light somewhere that no dark can
drown,
And where Lies sad burdens are all laid
down;
A Crown-thank God, for each cross a crown
But it's weary the waiting-wearyt
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LONG HILL.

Drive whist was the principal amuse-
ment at the Cracker club at NJ. O..
Wheeler's, Tuesday evening. Notwith-
standing the postponement from Mon
day, goodly number were present and
all enjoyed themselves. 1t was the last
meeting of the club for the season and
was also housewarming for Mr. Wheel
er and his rejuvenated home. Not to
encroach upon Ash Wednesday, the
party broke up before midnight.
James C. Tyrreil of Bridgeport spent
Sunday with his father, John w. Tyrrell.
The chimney of Douglass Sage's house
caught fire, last week Thursday, but
was extinguished after strenuous efforts.
J. w. Tyrrell's pocket caught fire during
the excitement.
James F. Wilson no longer works at
Mahoney's, but has begun to make cigars
on his own account at Bridgeport.
Willie Ingraham, who has been at G.
M. BENEFITS, returned home, this week.
Regular Lenten services are held in
Grace church.
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CANNON.

The property of late Aaron Reed at
the depot, store, dwelling, two barns
and seven acres of land, was sold at auc-
ton, Wednesday, to William F. Renoud
for 1885.
At the annual meeting of the ladies'
aid, these officers were chosen: Presi-
dent, Mrs G.. B. Sturges vice presipent,
L. S. Godfrey; secretary, Miss Mary
Olmstead; treasurer, Mrs Brewer Gil
bert.
Joseph s. Dikeman of New Rochelle
spent Sunday with his father, Rev G. s
Dikeman.
George Smalley, agent at the Wiltor
depot, has accepted position as tele
graph operator for the Empire and Bay
State Co. at Derby.
The ladies' aid with James Sturges
this week Thursday evening.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1880.
For right is right, since God Is God;
And right the day must win;
To doubt would be disioyalty,
To falter would be sin,--[ Fnber.
Another Burglar Captured.

Scarcely had Judge Torrance pro-
nounced sentence upon O'Donnell, Ca
sey, Butts and Bolger, the self-confessed
Newtown burglars, Tuesday, when Off
Ger Arnold arrested a man who had
been loafing around the streets, the de-
pot and the court room, conversing with
the prisoners, IL possible. The lower
part Of his face was muifled in a hand
kerchief for disguise. When arrested on
suspicion Of being the missing fifth bur-
glar, he laughed and claimed that he
could easily prove an alibi.
He afterward acknowledged, howev-
er, that he was crook and that his
headquarters were at the Grand Windsor,
New York city, a notorious resort for
know all about the burglary and the
fifth man, but excitedly declared that
he ''didn't have nothing to do with it."
When piled with questions, he became
obstinate and would give neither name,
residence, occupation nor reason for be-
ing in the city. Later, he gave his name
as John G. ellison. He was brought to
Newtown and tried before Justice Will
liam j. Dick, in Judge Beecher's office,
Wednesday morning. Messrs Charles
III. Northrop, Charles Ii. Gay, Minott
Augur testified to the burglary and
Charles f. Conger, New England
brakeman, identified him as one of the
five men who rode to Waterbury on the
freight train the morning of the burglary.
Probable cause was found and ellison
was bound over for trial at the May term
of the Superior court, under $4,000 bonds
on each of four counts. Sheriff Glover
at once took him to Bridgeport Jail.
There are many suspicious circum-
stances in connection with this case.
In the first place, ellison gave $50 to
Attorney ID. b. Lockwood to defend the
burglars, S25 of which, he claims, was
sent to him from Washington, d. G.
He received it at New York under an as
sumed name, which he absolutely refuses
to divulge. Conductor Clarence V.
Spencer gave description of the fifth
man who rode to Newtown, the night of
the burglary, which exactly agrees with
Gilson's appearance. The small piece of
boot heel found by Sheriff Glover fits the
heel of one of his shoes, which has just
been repaired. Gilson's defense is that
he was registered at the Grand Windsor
on the nights of February IL and u,
when the burglary was committed.
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-08

Lutheran church on Park avenue, Sat-
urday evening.
DIR A. w. Lyons of State street, who
but recently returned from the West, is
still in feeble health and Southern
trip is necessitated.
Finding that his trade is constantly
increasing, Newsdealer M. E. Bunten of
S31 Main street has put in new show
cases, new shelving, ETC., and is fully
prepared to meet all demands for any,
thing in his line. Besides his news
! business, he carries fine line of con-
| fectionery and cigars. just give him a
call.
! Mrs Elmer Beardsley was to preside at
the organ at the Choral society's rendit-
ion of the cantata, "The Rose Maiden"
at the Fairfield Avenue Methodist church
Thursday evening.
| Senator d. M. Read, Representatives
Hawley of Brookfield and Ferris of Nor
walk are committee, with the county
commissioners, to enlarge the county
jail, on which 100000 is to be expended.
Senator Catlin of Stratford and Repre-
sentative Chichester of Wilton are to in
quire into the best means of raising the
money.
Attorney J. B. Klein has taken long
petition to Washington, to call the atten-
ton of the State department to the case
of Henry Kempinski, Russian, by birth.
who left Russia when a boy and thus es-
capped the law which requires Russian
subjects to perform military duty be-
tween the ages of Is and 35. He came to
Bridgeport, sold matches and small
wares on the streets and then opened a
store on Main street, near the corner of
State. For a time he was in company
with C. w. Pease of the Five and Ten
cent store, but at last bought him out.
A short time ago, he and his family re-
turned to Europe for visit and he was
arrested and imprisoned. AS he is an
American citizen and had passport
signed by Secretary Bayard, it would
seem that the United States can do no
less than interfere in his behalf.
Lyon &c Hindley have removed a short
counter from the front of their hardware
store, placed the new shelving ON all
sides and painted the interior.
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SPORT HILL.

The service of concert reading and
song announced for Sunday evening, Bird,
was postponed and will be held, next
Sunday evening, 10th, 15,if the wealth
er be pleasant.
S. Mix, father of Mrs Gilbert, has spent
a week at the parsonage.
F. l.. Staples is confined to his home
with throat trouble.
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TRUMBULL.

Little Mertie, son of A. s. Nichols, had
the misfortune to cut off one Of his fin
gers in a hay cutter. ....
Mr. and Mrs William Stage of Strait
ford spent Sunday in town.
The Nameless club of the Congregat-
ional church will arrange for sociable,
Wednesday evening, 18th, at o'clock IL
stormy, Thursday evening. The public
are cordially invited. There will be an
interesting program and supper. The
directors of the club have been reduced
to three, o. Il. Burton, w. f. TAFT, Miss
Florence Merwin. Erwin Fairchild was
chosen president, w. S. Plumb vice pres
ident, Miss Natalie Merwin secretary
and treasurer.
Mrs ID. b. Human gave dinner party,
Tuesday, to friends, which was enjoyed
by all.
Mrs Frank Clarke of New York is in
town.
Miss Celia Donovan Of Bridgeport re-
Gently spent few days with Miss
Christina Smith.
George Butler spent Sunday at home.
Christian Schneider, who has been
with his aunt, Mrs Eva Schneider, has
returned home.
a small but pleasant party, consisting
of Rev and Mrs N. Il. Merwin, Mr. and
Mrs b. ID. Plumb, Mr. and Mrs J. T..
Booth, gathered at Capt d. b. Humans,
Tuesday and spent an enjoyable even
ing.
George A. Hall has been in Stepney.
III. Stanley and Chester f. Brinsmade
are getting out several hundred ties.
A. s. Nichols Is able to peddle again.
+. N. Burr is not expected back until
June, perhaps later.
Chester r. Brinsmade's crushed foot Is
healing slowly.
Round trip book tickets to Booth and
Barrett, 18th, 25c. Tickets good on train
No. IA.
9. N. Brinsmade has been laid up with
cold.
DIR +. G. Starkweather Of Nichols was
called 10 attend Burton Nichols, who in
iured his finger IL hay cutter.
J. d. Brinsmade's will namea Mrs
Rrinsmade and Charles 4. Brinsmade as
ioint administrators; but, a. Charles
could moe leave Earope, q. brinsaada
has been nPpeInte|k y n1s Rl@ce'
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Clarence and Grace Church, Hartford
visit Col A. L. Hodges family.
HALF WAY RIVER.

F. d. Jordan, Ed and Fred French
caught fine mess of pickerel, last week.
One weighed three pounds.
Charles French lost horse blanket
about three weeks ago and, Saturday,
saw it on a horse in Birmingham. He
hired the man to bring him up,who own
ed up to taking it. Mr. French gave him
week to leave town, if not he will
prosecute.
William A. Bradley and wife visited
their daughter, Monday.
G. E. Bradley has used his arm SO
much this season that he is glad Lent
has come.
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ASPETUCK.

J. C. Fanton has sold over 1000 pounds
of butter, produced by seven cows since
last Summer.
Miss Emma FreebOrne has been with
Miss Anna C. Abbott.
Mrs Horace Burr has bay window
filled with choice plants in blossom.
The entertainment to be given by Cen
ter Street lodge was postponed on ac-
count of the weather until Wednesday
evening, 18th.
Mrs S. j. Grammar has entertained heI
daughter, Miss Jennie and her sister-in-
law, Mrs William Whitehead of Redding
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-08

Last Friday evening, friends of Rev A.
p. Chapman met at the rectory. The
ladies of the Guild elected officers for the
ensuing year as follows; Rev A. 2.
Chapman, president; Mrs Chapman, vice
president of the Guild; Mrs Minott Au-
CUR, president and Mrs S. p. Glover, vice
president of the Sewing Society; Mrs j.
III. Warner, Mrs Laura Curtis and Mrs
Edward Taylor, directresses; Mrs w. b,
Sniflen, treasurer; Mrs Nellie Tucker,
secretary. After the business meeting
the Literary Committee filed in the rest
Of the evening with their program.
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-08

When Emerson's library was burning
In Concord, ! went to him as he stood
with the freight on his strong, sweet
face and endeayored to express my sym
pathy for the loss of his most valued
possessions, but he answered, cheerily,
"Never mind, Louisa; see what beauti-
full blaze they make We will enjoy that
now The lesson was never forgotten
and In the varied losses that have come
to me / have learned to look for some
thing beautiful and bright. Louisa M.
Alc0tt.
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During the Winter, number of sur
prises have been given in various parts
Of the town and, though not always gen
uine surprises, yet they have been pro-
ductive of much enjoyment. The last
before Lent was given Mr. and Mrs
Charles +. Beardsley, Tuesday evening.
Owing to the bad travelling, about 40, a
smaller company than usual, were pres
ent, but all enjoyed the occasion. Games
and converse, with fine collation., pleas
antly occupied the hours.
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707 active members, 129 associate and 10
honorary. Other papers were read by
Miss Emma McGregor Of Bethel, Miss
Mary r. Patterson, w. III. Overton, Rev
J. w. Ballantine, J. i. Gordon Estate
secretary of the Y. NJ. C. Az, John FL.
Reed, Miss Fannie Ell. Fairclough, J. l..
Darsie. Rev Mr. Clark of Boston was
the speaker of the evening. He describ-
ed the ideal society and said that it
should not be too large, but that every
member should do his utmost to further
the cause of the society, the church and
the Christian religion.
Mr. Crawford has retired from the
firm of Crawford & Varney and is sue
ceeded by Mr. Banks of Danbury.
The new turntable is nearly ready for
use.
Thirty-two members of the G. L. S. G.
met with Misses McGregor, on South
street.
Orrin Bartram was Frustrated, Tues
day, with nervous shock. DR. Benedict
attends him and, ON account of his age,
SO, gives little hope of recovery.
| Two hundred books have been added
to the Congregational Sunday school Ii
brary, but they cannot be given out UNI
til delinquents return the books now out
Sunlight and Shadow in the Swiss
Alps is the title of Rev Ell. l.. Slack's
lecture in the Congregational church
Wednesday evening, 18th.
The Knights of Honor are preparing
an original concert and minstrel show
Wait for it.
St. Mary's church fair closed, Monda
evening.
! Miss Mary Short will entertain the c
L. s. c., Monday evening, 18th.
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DANBURY.

Danbury people crowded the court
room at Bridgeport, Wednesday, to hear
the trial of John Rosencranz, charged
with the murder of Simon Dillon, in Feb
ruary. Many witnesses were called on
each side, the defense claiming simply
that the act was in self defense. Oppos-
ing counsel had number of sharp tits
and State Attorney Fessenden entered
many objections. Rosencranz gave his
testimony through an interpreter.
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HUNTINGTON,

| Daniel A. Nichols, the milkman, has
purchased the house and farm of Daniel
Ufford at Huntington Center Sentinel.
Miss Katie Bannon has been at S. p.
Buehingham's.
The vital statistics for the year 1888 5:
The number of births was los; males 30,
females 40, not stated 1. Both parents
American 4S, Irish ID, English IL, other
nationalities IL; father or mother Amer
lean, the other foreign q. The oldest
mother was "a years, the youngest II;
oldest father 81, youngest 20. One was
the thirteenth child, two the twelfth and
three the tenth. There were IA marria-
ges. The eldest bride was AZ, the young
est IL; the oldest groom sc, the young
est 10. One of the brides was widow
and two of the grooms We're widowers.
Twelve of the parties were Americans,
two were foreigners. There were q
deaths Males 80, females 81, not stated
/, still born 5. The oldest was "a years
and seven months. The combined age
of three in one school district was 264
Under 10 years, 20; from 10 to 20,4 from
20 to 80, 2; from 80 to 40, 5; from 40 to
SO, 8; from so to 60, 5; from go to 70, z;
from 20 to so, Z; from so to 90, z; from
80 to 100, 2. The birthplaces of 90 were
in Connecticut ;other states u foreign 10
Some of the diseases were, cholera infan.
tum A, cholera morbus 2, dysentery 2
Typhoid fever 1, consumption 2,apoplexy
Ia, meningitis 5, pneumonia 8, hear
trouble 8, old age 4, typhoid fever |, ae
cidents A.
/ The following aged or infirm persons
had their polls abated by the assessors
land board of relief: William FL. Lewis
Marcus Munson, William III. Baldwin
Nichols w. Hubbell, Charles Ct. Wake
ley, John Thompson, Lewis Curtiss, ]
Clarence Hubbard, Henry w. Durham
Richard Reilly (since deceased), Edgar
S. Wooster, George A. Rose.
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expect to pass through this world
but once. Any good thing, therefore,
that can do, or any kindness can
show, to any fellow human being, let
me do it now. Let me not defer or neg
lect it, for / shall not pass this way
again. Selected.
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Be resolutely and faithfully what you
are; be humbly what you aspire to be.
Be sure you give men the best Of your
wares, though they be poor enough and
the gods will help you to lay up better
store for the future. Mans noblest gift
to man is his sincerity; for it embraces
his integrity ALSO Thoreau.
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MONROE,

Miss Edith E. HOLSTER is at the Ber-
mudas.
Mrs Martin Castle has joined the Con-
gregational church.
Mrs Alex Sinclair visits in Fairfield.
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-08
BRIDGEPORT.

Druggist Joseph Fl. Lutz, accompas
MED By Post Office Clerk Robinson, has
been enjoying himself hugely in Wash
Ington, this week.
Qrenipg services Ii nv INV svedish
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STRATFoRD.

Ex-Representative Gunner has present
ed petition to the Legislature against
the annexation of West Stratford to
Bridegroom.
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-08

CLOTHING HOUSE
This is the month when we gather together all
Of our odds and ends in all departments and
have some fun. We don't get much money out of
it Gun never did pay profit; but to see the way
People rush for bargains and to see the
ODDS AND ENDS
Closed out satisfies us. The fun has begun and
you will all enjoy it, when you see what we are
doing. We can't enumerate all the attractions
we have to offer, but will give you an idea, so
that, if you are interested, you will come and
satisfy yourself In
BOYS CLOTHING:
Some ALI Wool Suits, Short Pants, SO so and
about so very good School Suits for SO these
from to 10 years. Odd Pants in this depart
ment IS and SOC. Mems Odd Pants ST 1851 40,
81 88 and SO 95 over 1000 pairs to select
from.
Some people wait until this time to buy an
OVercoat expecting to buy cheaper. To any
such we would say that we can satisfy your
widest dream of cheapness; we mean in price.
We don't want to carry over single coat We
would rather have the money and give you
the biggest bargain you ever heard of Try
it and see. In
UNDERWEAR; FLANNEL SHIRTS, OvERALLs AND JUMP
ERs, CARDIGAN JACKETS, HOSIERY, GLOVES SOFT
AND STIFF HATS, SCOTCH CAPS &c.,
UNLAUNDERED SHIRTS &c.,
We have store full and no one will sell Won
cheaper. We shall take inventory, March1 and
want to reduce stock. Come and help us out
and get full value for your money
PARK UITY
Clothing II use,
49,, 456 MAIN STREEyr
BRIDGE1RoRT-
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Twelve suppers were sent out, through
the Street, by the Congregational ladies,
Thursday night.
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PLATTSVILLE.

About 20 gathered at the house of c..
Fl. Bright, Sunday evening, to listen to
J. Cavalti, the Christian Scientist and
Mental Healer of Bridgeport. His re-
marks were full of interest and instruct
ion.
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President Harrison's Cabinet.

President Harrison's Cabinet
Secretary of state-James G. Blaine of
Maine.
Secretary OF the Treasury-WilliamW Window
of Minnesota.
Secretary of War-Redfeld Proctor of YER
mont.
Secretary of the Navy-Benjamin F. Tracy
of New York.
Secretary of the Interior-James w. Noble
of Missouri.
Postmaster General-John Wanamaker OF
Pennsylvania
Attorney General-W. II. H. Miller of Indi-
ana.
of Wisconsin.
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Mrs James NJ. Turney is sick.

Mr. G. Tracy Booth of Bridgeport was
here, Thursday.
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-08

It is with human character,very often,
as 1t Is with torch the more it is sha-
ken, the more it shines.-[W.W Newton.
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OF THE
GREAT MARK DOWN SALE.
THE BOSTON STORE,
STOREY & ROY

Have finished up their very
successful Sale. On Saturday,
and following days, a large
quantity Of Remnants and odd
lots, accumulated during the
sale, will be closed out regard
less Of cost, previous to taking
inventory.
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New Spring Hosiery
Special.

rs dozen Childrea's fast black ribbed, Gotten
Hose, double heel and toe at 15c, cheap at 25e-
200 dozen Ladies' fancy and solid eolcred Hose,
regular made, 15c worth 25c.
100 dozen spring Hosiery, rs different styles
for ladies and gents at 25c.
so different patterns ladies' Hose in Isle and
cotton at soc and soc.
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might be, Denmarks attitude, however,
being largely one of indifference. Tc
this sentiment is added the idea that the
Icelanders arc antiquated in their ideas
and still imbued with an exclusively
national tendency. In 1887 Iceland be-
came part of the no-Norwegian king
dom, and so remained until the partition
of the two countries in the beginning OF
the present century, when Iceland was in
corporated with Denmark. The exact
relations between the two countries does
not seem to be understood by the princi-
pal parties, for even in official language
Iceland is sometimes called colony.
sometimes a province and sometimes a
dependency. The Icelanders, however,
use none of these terms, but simply call
their country "the Land
The Icelandic tongue is the old Scan
dinavian, or original Morse. being the
oldest living language of the Ieutonic
family. The stationary character OF the
language is partly explained by its Sc
cluded position in an island and partly
by the Jealous study of the lcelanders OF
the ancient songs and sages. The first
characters in which Icelandic was writ
ten were the Runics, which are supposed
to be adaptations from tine Ph@nician al
phabet. At the time of the introduction
of Christianity these were superseded by
the Roman alphabet IN the form then
used by the Anglo-Saxons and Germans.
The alphabet consisted of thirty six let'
tiers. thirty-four of which are still used.