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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-04-18

Mr. Hughes of the Stratford granite and
marble works has recently placed in our
cemetery handsome marble tablet at the
graves of the late James French and wife.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-04-18

NOTICE-Is hereby given to the owners or
~ keepers OF Dogs over four months old that
they must be registered on or before the first
day OF May, 1890. Owners or Keepers OF aNogs
ne9lecting to register the same on or before
that date will be prosecuted as the law directs.
CHARLES 5. EVERETT, Selectmen
MATTHIAs BRADLEY Easton.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-04-18

Il OR SALE-Ten Pigs, part berkshire and
Il Chester White. 5. l.. THOMAS, Daniels
Farms, Trumbul1.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-04-18

NOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-Five sheep
Il with lambs VIII sell cheap for cash or
trade for cows G. S. GILLETT, EastOn.
NOR SAIE-My House and Lot, situated in
L Sandy Hook. Inquire OF MRS JOSEPH
me A. SHERMAN.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-04-18

INSTANTANEOUS SUSAN j. TONGUE
IL will have rooms Mt Mrs q. A. Abbott's, III
Elm Street, Monroe, and will be ready to dc
dreSSmaking at reasonable prices, after April
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-04-18

nROBATE SALE-Pursuantt to an order from
1 the Court of Probate for the district OF
Bridgeport, | am authorized to sell all OF the
real estate of Huldah Mallett late of Easton
in said district, deceased: consisting of about
10 acres of wood land, lying in said town OF
Easton near the late residence OF said deceaS-
ed: also of 40 acres, more or less, situated at
Stepney in the town of N onroe in said district,
comprising wood and meadow LAND with barn
chase, please apply to SAMUEL G. Boards
| LEY, Administrator, Long Hill. .-
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-04-18

RIO THE RESIDENTS OF NEWTOWN AND
L VICINITY am now ready tor the Spring
trade Persons DESTROYS of having any Paper
Hanging and Painting, Decorating, etc. done
viii do well by addressing W WILLIAM MCkEN-
guaranteed. Prices compatible with good
workmanship.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-04-18

A BOUT SEED-Ihave 275 bushel Is of Burbank
IA and White Star Seed Potatoes, which are
hard to beat A pair of prime work oxen | al
so offer at right figures. 5. R.WELLS, Easton.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
SOCIETYS PLEASURES.

New York Philharmonic Club Concert In
the Star Course - Women's Club and
United Presbyterian Association Hold
Important Meetings-Short Social Chat
ter.
A musical audience assembled at Carnegie
Hall last evening to greet the New York Phil
harmonic Club. that appeared under the Star
Course Series. The programme was pleasing
one. consisting of sparkling little gems from
the classics. A 'Sextette of 49," 8. Jadassohn.
rendered by the club, opened the enter
tainment, and violoncello solo, "Rever1e."
G. Bottesini, and ''Chanson boire," E. Dunk
Ter, followed and was encored and responded
TO. Mr.. Charles Hermann was the performer
and received the plaudIts of the audience very
gracefully. Miss Marion s. Weed. the con.
tralto soloist, associated with the club, made
pretty apparitIon on the platform, and sue
ceeded IN winning the sympathy of the house
by her sweetly pretty manner and charming
personalities before she sung a note. Her
selection. my Heart at Thy Sweet Voice."
Saint-S3ns. was happy one and as an encore
she gave Swing, Robin, Swing"
A violin solo, "POlonaise No. !" II. Wienian-
ski, rendered by Mr.. Richard Arnold, ELECTED
much applause worthy the performance, which
secured second number. A number by the
club, "Traumeri." R. Schumann, and IL.
Espagnola" F. Corven, concluded the first
part of the programme. and the latter piece
was. according TO Librarian Stevenson, who is
a mnslcal critic the prettiest one rendered
during the evening. "Quintette. op. ia " f.
Schubert with piano. violin, viola. vlolIncello
and bass, required a second number to quell
the applause. Mr.. Beveridge Webster did
some very effective work in that as pianist.
A flute solo by Mr.. Eugene HeIner was ap-
preciated in the usual manner. The "Parla'
waltz song by Miss Need, with pretty ballad
encore, and the Dance des Bohemiens" by the
club closed the enjoyable programme.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.
PITTsBURG, WEDNESDAY, DEC. Ii, 1SsC
4 NOVEL CITY FUNCTION.

The general, and, in many cases, involun-
tary disposition toward the Socialist idea of
using governmental power in the prusecu-
tion of private enterprises, was displayed
in yesterdays DISPATCH by the proposition
OF an enterprising business man that the
city should 20 into the coal mining bust
ness for the purpose of developing the vein
OF coal shown by the drilling of the Exposi-
tion gas well to un6erlie the city.
That the corporate powers granted to
cities under present legislation do not in
clude the function of mining coal, is recog
nized by the advocate of this plan, who pro-
poses that the city should get franchise
from the Legislature for that purpose. But
another consideration besides the legal
power necessary for the prosecution of such
enterprises must arise, namely: Whether
the city government is possessed of the
business qualities necessary to operate the
coal business successfully. 1t is about
as well established as anything can
be that coal mining is an enterprise which
requires a combination of expert knowledge,
business ability and economical manage
by any corporation or individual is sure to
wind up in the hands of an assignee.
Whether the conduct of city affairs is such
as to warrant the belief that the city gov
ernment would make fortune as coal
operator may be an open question; but the
general fear would be that the city would
have to pay in increased taxation for the
luxury Of owning a coal mine.
1t is important and interesting knowledge
that the city is underlaid with vein of
superior coal. But In view OF the large
fields OF coal surrounding Pittsburg, we can
afford to let this mineral treasure lie undis-
turbed for the present. Coal will have TO
be worth more than it is now, and city
affairs will have to be managed on more
purely business principles than now, before
it will be advisable for the city to go into
the coal business.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
ANOTHER FARMERS ORGANIZATION.

Farmers organizations are becoming
numerous. The Grange has its followers,
the Alliance has leaped into prominence
and now comes the League with eighty local
associations in this State. From interviews
with the delegates now in convention in this
city it is learned the League does not propose
to support the Alliance, deeming it wild in
its schemes. Ali these farmers societies
means something and that something is that
the farmer has about made up his mind he
is not getting all that is due him as a factor
in society. 1t is certain that organization
is the means to enforce the farmers claims
and the objects of the League, equalization
OF taxes and good roads, are worthy of sup
port The approaching session OF the Legis-
lature may reasonably be expected to do
something to further both of these objects,
though the very sanguine anticipatlons of
the Leaguers that the Legislature will be
wholly controlled in the interest of the
farmer indicates a lack of knowledge of
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. The farmers must do
something more than pass resolutions if they
want to keep the Legislators in line when
their interests conflict with those of the
powerful corporations.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
FUNNY MEMS FANCIEs.

"what does it cost to cross Governor
Ferry?'' asked the humorist.
'sYour head, {" sald the victim Of Civil Service
reform.-SpOkGRe Spokesmen.
In Paris. Mr.. Packer-I guess I'll buy
this picture, Maria.
Maria-But, papa, the picture is low In tone
and color.
MIR. Packer-what's the difference? amt buy
ing music box.-TeIds Sytfn0s.
Trivvet( (sadly)-I have done all 1 can
to make Miss ophelia love me, but she remains
obdurate.
Dicer (unfeelingly)-Why not hypnotic herr
Chicago Inter-OceGR.
CLARK! Somebody is'playing delight
ful bit of Wagner"
''Oh, that's only James shoYeling coal into the
furnace. Life.
The mistake has often occurred before,
. Causing many kindly stare:
But it's only the towel on the job room door
There's nobody dead in there.
oil City Blizzard.
"Can women be the heads of business
firms In this country?''
Eyes, but there's one position they never as
sumo, If married.
''rhe senior member?''
''No, the silent partner.''
"Why is it there are so many vinegar
visaRed Christiansy''
They keep their religion over for use on sunday
and 1t sours.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
LANsD0wNE's DIFFICULTIES,

Daughters Growing Up Unmarried Because
aGOd Has Been Stolen.
From the Toronto Empire.l
Lord Lansdowne has religious difficulties to
smooth down in India. He has received a petit
tion from the JaIni sect of GwalIor asking him
to use his influence to allow their image, known
as Ruth Biman, to be converted into a real
god. This process of conversion consists of
carrying it through the streets in process
sion, privilege which the Brahmins OBJ
Ject to. The Janis charge that the Brah-
mlns broke into their temple and destroyed
the last god they had, and that for want of one
the ceremony of marriage cannot be performed
and their daughters are growing up unmarried.
Whether the VIceroy will care to interfere
between two religious disputants in one of the
native States is doubtful.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
Musician and Empress.

FERDINAND GoTTsCHALK, the actor, is a
relative of the great pianist of that name.
A strange story is told of Gottschalk. the COM
poser, which heard for the first time on Mon
day night,
At one time the composer was pianist at the
court of Spain. and while there incurred the
anger and jealousy of the Queen, who, being
herself infatuated with him, would tolerate no
rival, and banished the handsome musician and
his inamorata, beautiful young girl. Many
years after, since the death of Gottschalk, his
sister was giving a concert. and there came to
her. attracted by the name Gotrschalk on the
bills, pale, wan woman who, after asking her
if she were the sister of the famous pianist,
handed her a card. and after telling her that
she had been her brothers love. and the maid
of honor in Spaiu, for whom he was obliged to
fly. quickly passed away. And when the as
tonished Mile. Gottschalk looked upon the
card In her hand, behold there was the name of
the Empress Eugene
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
AN EXAMPLE FROM PARIS.

A system for rapid transit has just been
adopted for the city of Paris which shows
broad provision for future needs, of which
most American cities appear to be inca
pable. The plan is for an underground way
which shall include not only tracks, but all
pipes, cables and wires that are needed for
modern city. The Paris plan excludes
sewers, probably for the reason that Paris is
already provided with a more complete
system of sewers than any other city in the
world. Outside of this it is proposed that
the underground way shall not only have
accommodations for whatever may need to
be put under ground now, but for all such
needs that the future may produce.
There is no doubt that this provision
would supply decided lack and would do
away with an immense smount of wasted
work. At present the constant tearing up
of pavements to put one thing or another
under them is distinct and constant trou BILE
in city streets, and its expense and incon-
venience is oten a hindrance to putting
wires or lines underground that ought to 60
there. Pittsburg has now under its streets,
sewers, water-pipes, pipes for Illuminating
and pipes for fuel gas, cable conduits, and a
few electric wire conduits, and is contem-
plating the possibility of adding to their
number conduits for electric railroads, cleo
trio light wires, and new telegraph, tele-
phone and fire alarm wires. When one of
these lines has to be repaired the pavements
are torn up; when new one is to be laid
the pavements are torn up.
There is hardly any doubt that the labor
and money spent in tearing up and replac-
ing pavements and laying these separate
lines, IN the past, would by this time have
provided our principal streets with under
ground conduits sufficient to accommodate
them all, where they could be reached for
repairs without disturbing the pavements,
and in addition to provide place where all
new lines which the developments of the
future might produce, could find an accom-
mediation without blocking up streets and
destroying the permanence of pavements.
THE DISPATCH has brought this to the
public consideration before, but the Paris
| idea intr oduces new clement by making
the rapid transit underground railway a
place for the location of all the subterranean
adjuncts OF great city. There is no doubt
that whenever a city reaches the stage
where underground transit is practicable
this feature will be one of the most un-
doubted economy. The incorporation of
such provision by the Paris government
marks the difference between the French
system of municipal administration and
that most prevalent in America. Here the
result of municipal action on such subjects
is to give away franchises, crowd and clog
the streets, and generally ensure that when
a new pavement is laid it will be torn. up
within two years, for the performance of
some underground work which should have
been provided for in the first place.
Partisan morals may not be unimpeach-
able. but the municipal methods of Paris
are worthy of our study and imitation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
THE FURNACEMENs COMPLAINT

Some show of reason is in the complaint
Of the furnaeemen of the Shenango and
Mahoning Valleys. Pig iron has declined
decidedly, from SIS to s14 ton, yet prices
for raw materials seem to be the same. 1t
may be hoped, however, that revival in
trade may help the furnacemen out without
a reduction in the selling price of coke,
which would mean a reduction of wages of
miners. Even if there be no present profit
for the furnace owners, we hope they may
see their way clear to continuing operations
for the sake of their 10000 employees until
affairs take more prosperous turn again.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
PROMINENT PEOPLE.

CONGRESSMAN GEARY, of California, wants
aliens 10 answer so Per cent of a given line of
questions before they can be admitted to citi-
zenship.
MRS henry NJ. STANLEY is so tall and Mr..
Stanley is so short that when they are out to-
gether and are seen from a distance he looks
like a little boy out with his mother.
KING KALAKAUA has with him an unpub-
lshed book, 1.-THE Temple of WISDOM" in
which he attempts to show that all things have
their origin in fire and will end IN fire.
GENERAL BoULANGER intends to winter in
Egypt where he will spend the most of his
money and IN the spring he will start news
paper in Jersey, and SO get rid of the rest of it.
PROF. KocH's sis ter, Mrs. Alexander Fleish-
man. was once a resident of Syracuse, n. Y,
where she was music teacher. She afterward
went to Cazenovia but had so little success she
returned to Germany.
GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER delivered
a lecture in fremont Temple, Boston. Satur-
day night, on wendell Phillips" which will
be his last. Ben says he will never 60 on a
lecture platform again.
NINE. ANNE MARIE MoZzoNI will stand for
election to the Italian Parliament and is ask
ing for subscriptions to assist in meeting her
expenses. Nine. Mozzoni is an accomplished
authoress. and her agreeable manners have
made her generally liked among her large circle
of acquaintances.
GENERAL MILES, while in Chicago. told a
reporter that the most interesting relic in his
possession was the weapon with which General
Custer was killed. General Miles says it makes
him sad every time he sees it. He may now
add a more pleasurable relic in the weapon
with which Sitting Bull was killed.
PROF. VIRCHow. of Berlin, pronounced
"the foremost pathologist of the world" asks
people to go slow about injecting DR.. Koch's
lymph into people. He says it is a dangerous
poison, as indeed nearly all medicines are, and
thinks it would be better to wait until DR..
Koch himself Is satisfied with his expert
ments
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
Social Chatter.

THE Lotus Club, of the Southside, last night
rendered reception and banquet to families
of the members of the club. A number of reci-
tations and songs were rendered by some OF the
members, after which the guests were ban
quoted. Dancing was also one of the features
of the evenings entertainment.
Miss STELLA VAINBERGER, of Philadel-
phia, who has been the guest-and is yet-of
Mrs. S. l. Fleishman, of Locust street, has en-
deared herself to many friends by her sweet
winsomeness and bright beauty. Numerous
small entertainments have been given the
young lady.
MRS. L. NJ. MOORE, the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. M. ]. Becker. of Allegheny, spent yester-
day in Cleveland, the guest of Mr.. W. II. and
Mrs M. A. Ser1ven, of this city. The trio of
Pittsburgers were entertained by prominent
club of Cleveland. and will return home to-day.
THE Grocers' Association will make merry at
its annual reception and banquet this evening
! at Turner Hall, Forbes street. Hon. H. l.
Gourley will deliver the address of welcome,
and Percy F. Smith will respond. Grand
march at O'Clock.
MRS JOHN L. GEORGE, of North avenue,
Allegheny, will receive this afternoon, in
honor of her new.daughter-in-law, Mrs. Arch
bald Love George, who, until couple of
months ago, was Miss Chubb, of Grand Rapids,
Mich.
THE engagement is announced of Miss Sadie
Levy, the vivaclous daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Levy, prominent Southsiders, and Mr..
Charles Spandau formerly of Washington, D.
c., now prominent Liberty street business
man.
MRS. w. W. PATRICK, of Ridge avenue, Al
legheny. gave a delightful 11-o'clock breakfast
yesterday morning. The table was beautifully
decorated with maiden-hair fern and roses.
LEscALLETTE COUNCIL No. Az, Jr. o, U. A.
NJ, is out with cards for pound social and en-
tertainment to be given in its council chamber,
Southside, Monday evening, December %.
"THE W1TcH's FLIGHT will be presented
this evening at st. James Episcopal Church
annex. Coffee and other refreshments will be a
sequel to the entertainment.
THE Paragon Club, of Allegheny exempli-
fed the wisdom of selecting the name it bears
at the reception given by it last evening in
Cyelorama Hall.
A MUSICAL and literary entertainment was
given last evening in Lawrence Turner Hall,
Butler street, by Columbus Council No. 49. !.
s. ofI.
CARDS were issued yesterday for a musical
seance to be given at Monte Ste. Ursule, Oak
land, on Monday. December Y, at P. M.
A BAZAAR and supper was given last evening
Dy the LadleS' serving oocleby VI sno oec0nQ
Presbyterian Church, Allegheny
THE Cathedral Band will give concert at
Lafayette Hall tonight. Prominent local
vocal talent will assist tho band.
A RECEPTION will be given today by Mrs.
A. S. NJ. Morgan, the charming wife of Colonel
Morgan. Hours from 3 to g.
ON Friday afternoon Miss Arnheim. of
Franklin street, will give tea to limited
number OF guests.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
ODD REASONING.

A Congressman Who Takes No Thought of
Where the Money Comes From.
From the Washington Post.l
Representative Forney, of Alabama, who has
been on the Appropriations Committee for many
years, thinks that while it is good thing posi-
bly, to have more money in circulation. it would
be better to have more products with which to
bring the money into the channels of trade
"There are 100000 bales Of cotton" he said, to
reporter yesterday now being held up in the
South by owners who want a higher price. If
this cotton were sold, and there is a ready mar
ket for it. it would put more money in circula-
tion in a short time than can be accomplished
by proposed legislation
A law to raise the price of cotton would seem
to be in order.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
The Use of Expositions.

elf the gas well on the Exposition's property
proves roarer," said Manager Johnston
yesterday. 'tt will be very pretty Christmas
box to the city as well as blessing to the E1-
position Society. 1t ought to have a good ef-
feet upon the financial situation here if it is
shown that there is still plenty of gas right at
our own doors. The beneficial influence of the
Exposition upon the city has been demon
strated in the past and it is worth remember
ing that such institutions are not of service in
prosperous times alone. remember what a re-
lief to Chicago the opening of the Exposition
was in the dark days of the panic of 1873. The
Exposition was opened just after the great
crash had come and it seemed to divert the
popular attention from the panic and in va
rious ways to practically assist the banks and
themerchants in their efforts to recuperate.
The Exposition drew thousands from the
country, and money was put in circulation that
would otherwise remained tied up. 1 saw
the good effects of the Exposition then, and
many times since my belief in their benefcent
operation, in all sorts of times and under all
sorts of conditions, has been strengthened by
the evidence open to my own eyes and ears"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
THE SITUATION IN THE COUNTRY.

Merchants and Manufacturers Pay Promptly
and Farmers Borrow Little.
CHICAGO, Dec. 16.-An evening paper pub
fishes this evening number of letters from
country bankers located in Illinois, Michigan,
Wisconsin and Indiana on the financial condi-
tion as it affects farmers, country merchants,
manufacturers, etc.
The replies are almost of the same tenor, and
are to the effect that merchants and manu-
facturers are meeting their obligations fully
as promptly as usual, that while the bankers
are investing in outside paper they are holding
larger reserves of cash than usual in view of
the financial striDgency, and that notwith-
standing the talk about farm mortgages the
fact is that the farmers borrow only small
portion of the money loaned by the banks. A
banking firm notes that of the 81 25O.OOO loaned
by it, only 500, 900 has gone to the farmers,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-17
THE CLEARFIELD FAILURE.

The failure of ex-senator VIM. A. Wal
lace, carrying with it the Clearfeld County
Bank, of which Mr.. Wallace was the Presi-
dent and principal shareholder, is, like the
Delamater failure at Meadville, a surprise
to the public, and one which has additional
interest from the prominence of MIR. Wallace
in politics. Senator Wallace has not been
candidate for Governor; but if he had been
there is room for interesting cogitation as to
the attitude OF the State which, no matter
which candidate was elected, would have
been confronted with the spectacle of Gov
ernor-elect mixed up with a bank failure.
This dilemma has been avoided by the
nomination and election of Pattison. 1t is,
however, proper to say that Senator Wal
lace's case is happily free from any suspicion
that it was caused by political expenditures.
Beyond that it is pertinent that there is
no such mystery as to the cause of this fail
ure, as is the case at Meadville. 1t is
frankly stated that the assets of the Senator
were largely tied up in silver mining enter
prises on which it was impossible to realize.
We hardly need point out that silver min
ing enterprises are from their nature of an
exceedingly speculative character, and that
this statement fully bears out the position of
The DISPATCH, that business enterprises
which keep clear of speculation and conduct
their affairs on a legitimate and careful
basis are in no danger of failure. All of
the bankruptcies in this vicinity corrobo-
rata that view and as busineesln t'nis eection
rests on a sound and legitimate basis there
is no fear of general trouble.
If we can accept the statements made in
connection with the closing of the bank the
depositors will suffer little, except incon-
venience, and the creditors of the Senator