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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26

Tommy (surprised)-"Nhy, papa, I
thought one spoonful of sugar was al
ways enough for my coffee." Tommy's
papa-'sThis is a restaurant, my son.
Take al the sugar you want. - Chiea-
90 i r.tiune.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26

H.B. Coger recently bought 20 head
of fat steers of Wanzer Plat, IL OF Ho-
sea Northrop and has sold nothing but
native beef, this Summer. His farm III
uonroa has furnished feed for about 20
head of stock during the season.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26

Apples are the poorest crop in years,
hereabout and cider promises to be an
expensive luxury, with apples at zoe a
busheI and small and wormy at that.
Long Hill mills offer 25e for apples.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26

One thousand bushels of oats and car
OF corn were recently received by III. b..
Coger at his Huntingdon mill; grain
fell few cents In price about September
1, but Ii again on the rise and Is about 20
per cent. higher than during the last few
wears. at this season.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26

Johnny-"How much of you is dead,
Mr. PeckY' Mr. Peck-"Why, what do
you meanr 'Ma said that your wife was
worrying you to death by inches. -
Lawrence American.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26

Bevans and Roberts have painted the
buildings and fences at Marshall Sears's
in Huntingtown and have painted John
Griffin's house inside and out, besides pa
pering several rooms.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26

The statue of Lafayette, Frances gift
to the United States, has been safely
landed and will be placed in Lafayette
Square, Washington. 1t consists of
square pedestal of Italian marble, ella
borately carved, with bronze figures on
each of the corners; the height is 80
feet. A series of steps leads from the
base half way to the top. On the top
step in front is a bold reclining figure of
America Her right arm is stretched
upward, holding sword. Opposite il
group of children. Figures of Wash
ington and Lafayette clasp hands on
another face side, and on the fourth side
are figures of Count Rochambeau and an
American admiral. All the figures are
bronze. The estimated cost of the statue,
with transportation and erection, is
about 100000, borne by the French
government.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26

Landlady delighted -s'And DIR Cure
none advised you to come herey' Yes;
I'm under treatment and he said must
avoid over-eating. "-[New York Her
aid
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26

The forward axle of the smoking car
on the 90 m train out of bridgeport
broke near the tunnel north of Newtown,
Saturday, delaying travel for some hours.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26

Mrs c. NICE. Beardsley of Monroe and
her children have visited Mr. ana Mrs L.
c., Gilbert of Huntingtown.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26

Miss Donahue at Botsford has pupil
in telegraphy. son of Section Boss .. A.
Taylor of the Derby.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26

Mrs John Griffin has had handsome
geranium bush four feet tall bearing 81
blossoms.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26

F. w. Banks, telegraph operator at
Newtown, has enjoyed a visit of a few
DAYS with relatives in Newark.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26

Miss Marcia Taylor of Bare Hill has
been poorly. Miss Lena Botsford mas
been with Mrs Taylor.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26

Marcus f. Fairchild of Waterbury has
been guest of his half-brother' fhiio
Northrop of Taunton.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26
mn5npm 81

The man who is hung by vigilance
committee is like Brussels soap in new
town. All it wants is trial.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26

Robert X. Bassett has finished his
studies at the Bridgeport business col
lege.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26

Lasts twice as long as cheap soap for
laundry use-Brussels.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26
HATTERTOWN.

Mrs David b. Parmelee and Mrs Burr
Hawley of Stepney have visited relatives
in Dutchess county, n. u
English russets of last years crop are
among the good things John b. Parme-
lees cellar furnishes.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Roberts have VS.
tied relatives in Southford.
Fred Porter has blasted rock IN the
highway near John stillson ana the
road has been graded.
Thomas Perkins has singled the house
of Eugene Northrop.
Henry Morgan was to start for Shelter
Island, near Sag Harbor, where ne VIII
canvass and lecture during the Fall.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26

Those who worship at the shrine oil
the economical Brussels soap arise puri-
fed. ...
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26

Mrs d. N. Grifiing went to Kentucky,
Hast week, to spend the Winter with rela-
tiyes.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26

Eben Griffin of New Haven has spent
a few weeks in Huntingtown.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26

Kean's Cold Spring button shop Is run
ming again, after Summer Vaca'i'n'
with his usual force of hands
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26

Jack O'Donnell, formerly Of the local
IIousatonic frcight,is now on the through
freight.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26

Scan you forgive me and love me still, =
said the new-made bride, when l con-
fess that my teeth are artificial p "Thsnk
goodness cried the groom, as he
snatched off his wig, ''now can cool of
my head. - Denver Times.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26

Whilst we are fast relaxing our old
restrictions as to Sunday observance our
neighbors, the French, are making a
strong effort to secure Il day Of rest, rath-
err physical than as an opportunity for
worship, yet encouraging, al far i goes.
The different railway companies are ar
ranging that their workpeople shall en-
joy cessation from labor, fpossible, on
one whole day in the week. The post
Offices are also to be closed on Sunday
evenings.
Many OF the personal effects Of Aunt
Marinda Glover were left by will to Miss
Kate Cannon Of Huntingdon.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26
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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26

S. H. wixon. the aged blacksmith, re-
turned, Saturday, from visit in New
York. Brooklyn and elsewhere.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26
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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-09-26

Mr. and Mrs Charles Roberts have VI
tied relatives in Southford.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-05
MlssIssIPPrs CONVENTION.
The Public School Question Under
Consid Grafton Yesterday.

me PUBLIC School Question Under
Consideration Yesterday.
JACKSON, MISS, Oct. 4--The economical
contingent of the state constitution conven-
ton was out in full force to-day in support
Of an amendment to Mr.. Jamison's substi-
tute for the educational report empowering
the legislature to abolish the ofuee of state
superintendent of education whenever it is
deemed expedient to do so. The
amendment was vigorously opposed
by the chancellor Of Oxford uni
versity. and by other influential
delegates, notably Judge Simrall, Rev.
Irwin Miller, Senator DilIard and Mr..
Ward. After an animated debate the
amendment was tabled, after which the
original section, as it appears in the substi-
tute, was adopted. 1t reads as follows:
There shall be superintendent Of
public education elected at the
same time and in the same man
ner as the governor, who shall have the
qualifications of secretary of state and hold his
office for four years and until his successor
shall bs elected and qualified, whose duties
shall be the general supervision
of the common school and educa-
tional interests of the state, and who shall
perform such other duties pertaining to his
office and receive such compensation as shall be
prescribed by law.
The folio wing sections were adopted with
out objection:
There shall be a board of education consisting
of the secretary OF state. the attorney general
and the superintendent Of public education, for
the management and investment of the school
fund under direction of the legislature.
There shall be a superintendent of public
education in each county, VINO shall be ap-
pointed by the board of education by and with
the advice and consent of the Senate, whose
term of office shall be four years.
Public schools shall be maintained in each
school district in the comfy least fOnr
months during each scholastic year. Any school
district neglecting to maintain its school four
months shall be entitled to only such part of
the school fund as may be required to pay
teachers wages for the time actually taught.
Pending consideration of section of the
substitute, which provides for the distribu-
tion of school funds, the convention at p.
M, adjourned until Monday,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-05
IRON AND STEEL MEN.
At Philadelphia Yesterday-An Bx-
cursion Down the River.

At Philadelphia Yesterday-An Bx-
cursion Down the River.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 4.-Two specia |
trains from New York, bearing the iron
and steel men from England and Germany,
arrived at Tacony at IL o'clock. The great
saw and file works of Henry Disston &
Sons we're inspected by the visitors. and the
process by which steel and ironis converted
into saws and files was explained to them.
The party went aboard the steamer Colum-
bia and steamed down the river to Chester.
After brief stop the run down the river
was continued as far as Wilmington and
Newcastle.
The steamer with the party on board ar
rived at the wharf at O'Clock, and the
guests were driven to their hotels. Mon
day evening there is to be closing recep-
tion at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine
Arts. After leaving Philadelphia Tuesday
morning the excursion will proceed to Leb-
anon, Harrisburg, Johnstown and Altoona,
arriving Wednesday evening next at Pitts
burg, where joint international session
will be held 8q9-
RoANOKE's PREPARATIONS.
ROANOKE, VA, Oct 4.--The Commercial
Club tonight took steps looking to a mag
nifcent entertainment of the members Of
the British Iron and Steel Institute while
here on their trip through the south.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-05
TO CHAIN NIAGARA.
Ground Broken on the Tunnel for the
Developm ent of Power.


Development of Power.
NIAGARA FALLS, n. Y, Oct. Niagara
rejoices to-day over the commencement of
the tunnel which, by the development of
power it will bring, will place her in posi-
tion to be rightly termed the Manchester of
America. The first sod was lifted at 10:42
o'clock this morning by G. b. Gaskill, pres
ident of the Niagara Power Company, the
implement used being a nickel plated
shovel. At $3.50 o'clock a. m. the men,
bers of the Niagara Power Company
met at the cataract bank and
soon after took carriages and went to the
Cataract houoe, where they were joined by
the officers of the Cataract Construction
Company and others. When they arrived
at the shaft the officers left their carriages
and proceeded to the head house of the
tunnel.
An immense crowd of citizens thronged
about the place Around the site of :he
shaft rope had been stretched, aud, at
1923, the ceremonies began. In the mean
time the air was filled with the shrill notes
of the whistles of mills and the changing of
church bells. Two minutes after President
Gaskill stepped forward, and, under the
huge timbers Of the head house of the shaft,
made an excellent speech.
A4 the conclusion of the speech silver
shovel was brought forth and at 1O:42
o'clock the first shovelful of earth was re-
moved by President Gaskill. Immediately
three rousing cheers for the tunnel and
President Gaskill went up from the multi
tude. This was folio wed by very brief
speech from e. d. Adams, president of the
Cataract Construction Company. Hon. G.
T. Welch then delivered an address.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-05
FLoRIDA's CAPITAL.
Company Organized to Improve Leon
Heights-Articles of Incorporation.

company organized TO improve Leon
Heights-Articles of Incorporation.
TALLAHASSEE, FLA, Oct. 4.-That part
Of Capt P. Houstoun's estate just east OF
Tallahassee. and known as Leon Heights, is
one Of the prettiest of the numerous sub
urbs. A lofty, tree-capped hIil overlooking
the city, romantic biz OF woodland, a
Dabbling brook, an ever-bubbling spring OF
pure water, a pretty little laire-in fact, a
combination OF the most desirable OF the
beauties Of nature. Philadelphia capital
has looked upon this attractive spot, and, as
a result, they have set in 20 develop it.
The Leon Heights Improvement Company
has been organized. and has filed
its articles of incorporation with the
secretary OF state. The capital stock
Of the company is $50, 900 and the incorpo-
rators are William s. Perot. Jr., Joseph s.
Keen, Jr;. Of Philadelphia, Patrick Hous,
toun OF Tallahassee, Isaac l.. Miller and
Joseph W. Hawley of Media, Delaware
county, Pennsylvania. There will be a
meeting Of the stockholders In Philadelphia
Oct. Is, at which full plans for developing
the property will bs decided upon. A large
hotel, several cottages, a line of gtreet rail-
way connecting the property with the city
and depot, etc, are already down on the
list. There will be driving parks and vari-
GUS oVhei tninBs TO attract tourlsba
The Orlando Land aud Improvement
Company, capital stock $500, 900, has filed
articles of incorporation with the secretary
OF state. The incorporators are Louis G.
Massey, James M. Wilcox, Jr., A. v. s.
Lindsey. T. Pineton Baunigarton, and
Cortlandt @. Macgregor.
Gov. Fleming has appointed d. W. Eel
shaw OF Ocala TO be notary public for
Marion county, George l.. Roberts Of Cocoa
nut Grove TO be county commissioner in
Dade county, w. s. Livingston of Fernan-
dina to be inspector Of timber and lumber
for Nassau county, j. b. Branditt to be
justice of the peace, Hillsborough county.
The contract for erecting two additions
to the state asylum at Chattahoochee, to
cost $l7, 100, has been let TO W. T. Davis OF
Madison.
The Lake City Printing and Publishing
Company, capital stock 5000. has filed
articles Of incorporation with the secretary
Of state. The incorporators are j. b. Edge
B. II. Palmer, James f. Young, J. D.
Callaway, Noyes s. Collins, A. b. Hart, J.
II. Porter and I. B. Oliver.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-05

ipgs. He charged the defendants with
creating every possible obstacle TO prolong
the case.
Mr.. Redmond declared that one of the
defendants, Mr.. O'Mahony, was i'll, and
that it was impossible for him to attend the
trial at present.
The presiding magistrate announced that
the court would adjourn until the
physicians who were attending Mr.
O'Mahony could be heard from as TO their
patients condition.
Tho court resumed its sitting at O'Clock,
when a telegram from O'Mahony's physlc-
ian was produced, in which it was stated
that his patient was too i'll to attend the
trial. Adjournment was then taken until
Monday
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-05
AN EMBARRASSING POSITION.
THE WAR IN THE FOURTH.
A Republican Will Run-Democratic
Love Feast at Wynnton.

A Republican Will Fundamentals
Love Feast at Wynnton.
COLUMBUS. Ga, Oct At is generally
understood that Hon. Walter II. johnson
OF this city, the republican nominee for
congress, is making lively canvass all over
this district, although he has not yet for
mally accepted the nomination. The En-
qttirer Sun in an editorial this morning
gave the signal to the public, aud now both
parties are actively at work.
Hon. G. l.. Moses, the alliance and demo-
cratic nominee, made an address to-day at
Wynnton, about two miles from this city
on the dummy line A large crowd went
out frcm the city to hear him and came
back highly pleased with his views and ele-
gantly delivered speech. A basket dinner
was spread, and barbecued meats, with all
the delicacies Of the season, went to make
merry merry for several hours after the ad-
dress,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-05
WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS ASSIGN
Pittsblrg Business Circles Startled by
an Immense Failure

Pittsblrg Busin ess Circles Startled bv
an Immense Failure
PITTsBURG, Pa, Oct. 4.-The we'll
known firm Of Fleming Bros, wholesale
manuf acturers and dealers in proprietary
medicines, assigned to-day. Liabilities
$780, 900, assets twice that amount.
Business circles were greatly agi-
tated this morning by the announce
ment that Fleming Bros notes. amount
ing in all to some $4,000, had been
protested last night Fleming Bros. are ex-
tensive manufacturers and wholesale deal
| ness dealings all over the country
| The protested notes are regular
commercial papers of the concern,
| and are amply protected by their
properties. Their estimated liabilities
amount to S500,G00, With Assets a5 least
| $1,000,000, aud it is confidently stated by
business people here that the affair will be-
adjusted and the firm go on as usual, and
| the only liabilities pressing are the notes
| mentioned, which are held by several differ
ent parties.
The explanation given by the firm for
their assignment is as follows: The mem
bers of the firm are two brothers, Kid and
Cochrane Fleming. For some time past the
wife of Xii Fleming has been hanging be-
tween lie and death, her demise being
| expected at any time. Her husband has
bsen devoted to her, to the entire
exclusion Of all business matters
Days of anxiety and nights of vigil have
| worn him completely out, and as a result
| his business suffered. He is practically the
manager, and has entire charge of the firm,
| and as the result of his neglect these com
| plications arose. 1t is stated that his
| brother, Cochrane Fleming, is very wealthy
| outside Of mis- connection wi5h the firm.
Tonight it is announced that Fleming
Bros. have total of $250000 in liabilities
instead of $780, 900, as reported They claim
over 81 600, ,010 assets, and say every penny
will be paid and the business go on as usual
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-05
FIRE ON THE IRoQUOIs.
she Steams Into New York With One
Freight Compartment Ablaze.

she steams Into New York With One
Freight Compartment Ablaze.
NEW YORK. Oct. 4-Mr. Clyde, Of the
Clyde steamship line. sent word to the
police headquarters this morning that the
Clyde line steamer Iroquois caught fire at
her pier, 20 East river, at 1870 o'clock this
morning, and was towed to Cummunipawj
Fire boats were called for to put out the
nre. The steamer was loaded with cotton.
An evening paper has the following: "Ihe
steamer Iroquois lies on a mud fat between
two coal docks in Communipaw, considera-
bly, the worse for stubborn fire which has
been smouldering in her lower freigat COM
partments for the last thirty-six hours. The
f1re was discovered when the Iroouois was
OH Cape May In the first forward CO npart-
ment. Quarantine was passed at 2 o'clock
p. m. yesterday. Nothing was said about
the blaze in the hold. and when the Iroouois
was docked at her berth at the foot of Dover
street the passengers landed without any
one knowing of the danger.
THE freightsin the three compartments
not reached by the fire was removed, and
the Chapman Wrecking Co.'s tugs towed
the lnoquois to a mud fat in Communipaw
der hold was entirely flooded with water
and the obstinate and persistent fire sub
dued ubout 2 O'Clock this morning. VIM
/. Clyde, representative of the line. spent
the entire night on the Iroquois, directing
the efforts to quench the flames.
"The origin Of the fire, as in the case of
many similar fires which have broken out
on steamships recently, is mystery. The
water has been pumped out and the damage
done found to be very slight.
Capt. Pennington, commander of the Iro-
quois, said to-day that at no time was there
any cause for alarm, as the compar tment
in which the fire broke out was kept closed
and flooded with steam, SO that it was i'm
possible for it to spread.
STARTED BY NATURAL GAS.
PITTsBURG, Pa, Oct. A special from
Johnsburg Pa says: "At 5 o'clock this
morning fire broke out, which at o'clock
was still burning fiercely. in the business
portion Of this place. The buildings de-
stroyed were Hagan's large general store,
Younger's millinery store and Johnston's
grocery aud dry goods store. At this writ
ing the fire is under control, though it is
feared that the frame portion of the town
may go. The present loss is 1900, half
covered by insurance. Natural gas started
the fire -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-05
DEED OF AFEMALE FIEND
ROME THE sCsNE OF AN afro
CIOUS CRIME.

A Modern Borzis Gives Poison TO a
Woman Who Had Befrisndsd Her
One Dose Not Fatal, She Admins
tors Another-The Poisoner Ia lid
ing-The Victims Recovery Doubt
full
ROME, Ca, Oct. 4.-Rome is all sensation
to-day, for the blackest story in her history
is brought to light Mr.. NJ. A Wimple
lies at tho point of death from poison ad-
ministered by her friend and next door
neighbor, Mrs. DOES Mckee. Both ladies'
are In high life. Mrs. Wimple belongs to
one Of the Oldest and best known families In
the county. Mrs. Mckee is the wife of Doss
Mckee, a prominent young salesman in the
city. The excitement increased when it
was learned this evening that warrant
had been issued for Mrs. Mckee and she
had fled from the city.
CAUSE OF THE POISONING.
The cause of the poisoning is attributed
TO a money trouble between the two. They
were apparently friends. Mrs. Mckee bor-
rowed $500 from Mrs. Wimple and gave
her note for it. TO which she signed her
husbands name. The note was due on
Monday. Mrs. Mckee gave Mrs. Wimple
some pickles 10 eat, upon eating which she
became very sick and the doctor attended
her until wednesday. Mrs Mckee was an
almost constant attendant at the patients
bedside. Wednesday night Mrs. Mckee and
Mrs Deirs prepared an eggnog for the
patient, the former returning TO the kitchen
alone TO beat the yellows. The patient
could not drink the egRnog.
ANOTHER DOSE OF POISON.
LET me drink IT," said Mrs. Deits. ..''Oh,
no." exclaimed Mrs Mckee, pouring Il out
in an excited manner
Mrs. Mckee then prepared whisky,
which the patient drank, noticing a green
substance on the top. The patient at once
became unconscious On the same night
Mrs. Mckee went in Mrs. Wimple's closet
and obtained the box containing the note
for $500.
Medical examination disclosed that arsenic
poison was the cause OF the sickness Mrs.
Mckee to-day confessed to Mrs. Diets
having administered the poison and having
stolen the box containing her note.
The recovery of the poisoned lady is very
doubtful. Officers are making diligent
search for Mrs. Mckee. She is a handsome
woman about Is years OF ago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-05
IDAHO's HL RCTION.

Republicans Win by over 1000 Ma
jority-The Senatorships.
BOISE CITY, ID, Oct. 4.-Returns from
all but three counties in the state givo the
entire republican state ticket over 1000
majority. The republicans elected A of the
"a members of the legislature. The States
man says this insures the election of Mr.
Duboise, present congressional delegate, to
the United States Senate 1t claims that
nearly every republican member Of the
legislature is pr pronounced in Duboises favor.
George L. Shoup, governor elect, and VIM.
H. Claggett are the only prominent candi-
dates mentioned in connection with the
second senatorship,