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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-03-13

The funeral services connected with the
death of Miss s. M. Elwood took place,
Monday at 2 pm. Rev III. Davies, assist
ted by Rev B. j. Relyea, officiated. A
number of relatives were present to show
nephews of the deceased.
Cards have been sent out by MIR and
Mrs Jesup Jennings inviting friends to
i the fifth anniversary of their marriage,
March IS.
Rev B. j. Relyea preached at Long
Ridge, Sunday. 1t is understood that he
has accepted a call to that place and will
move to his new home about April l.
Mrs Il. B. Wakeman spent few days
Of last week in New York and Brooklyn.
She returned home, Monday.
Mrs Charles Mills is reported slightly
better, though still confined to her bed in
weak condition.
Arson Brotherton, who was a few
weeks ago PROSTATE with pneumonia, is
regaining his health, much to the sur
prise of his friends.
Rev H. Davies continued his course of
sermons on the minor prophets, Sunday
evening, taking up ''the message of Ho-
will be Joel.
On Tuesday evening, according to an
nouncement, the Y. P. S. C. E. gave a
miscellaneous entertainment in aid of its
missionary fund. 1t was timed to COM
mence at 80, but it was s before Rev Fl.
Davies started the program by playing
a portion of one of Beethoven's SYM
phonies. The rooms at Mrs L. B. Wake
mans, at this time, were fully occupied
and there were many who could not find
seats. The program rendered:
Piano solo, Rev Ii. Davies; song, Miss Ona
Curtis; tableau "The evening of Life" violin
solo, Rev H. Davies; song, DR. Durham; tab
leau, "Boating scene;" piano solo, Miss Clara
Beers; tableau, "Huldy and Zekel;" recita
ton, Miss Florence Foster; piano 500, Miss
Dunham song, Miss Ona Curtiss; charade on
the word Carpet; violin solo, Rev H. Davies
piano solo, Miss Eva Sturges; farce, "Box &
Cox; chorus, GOOD night
The society was kindly assisted by
friends from Greenfield Hill and STRAIT
ford, whose valuable services were warm
ly appreciated. Miss Curtiss secured an
encore for the song, ''Love thoughts,
which was deserved. The other special
ly noticeable features were the farce and
the charade, in the latter of which A. K
Bedford acquitted himself as baby with
striking truth to nature, But credit is
due to all the performers and to those
who managed the affair, for the very
pleasant evening spent by large and
we'll satisfied audience. The proceeds
were satisfactory. We hope to see these
entertainments repeated as often as cir
cumstances will allow.
Next Monday evening, the first ami
versary of the y. p. S. c. E. of this place
will be celebrated in the church, by d
conference on Christian Endeavor work
Societies in Greenfield Hill, Cross High
way, Southport and Westport will be in
vited to attend. Mr. SimOnds, president
of the Bridgeport Union, is expected tc
address the meeting, which, it is hoped
will be one worthy of the occasion and
the place. The meeting will commence
at 80 m.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-03-13
ASPETuCK.

Mr. and Mrs G. A. Jennings of Bridge
port spent Sunday at WilliamWakeman's.
BERTHE Merwin has bought Jersey
heifer.
A boy of Alonzo Nichols of Redding
Is at Edward Treadwell's.
Jeremiah Grumman's housekeeper has
left him; at last accounts, she was with
Jim Donley.
Miss Kate Abbott gave cobweb par
ty, March II.
Mrs ID. o. Banks is making her home
with her daughter, Mrs Walter Hawley
Of Bridgeport.
Mrs Charles Lobdell and son Herbert
visited their great-great-great aunt, Cath
crime Osborne.
Miss May Freedom is caring for her
grandmother, Mrs Abigail Williams, who
Is quite sick in Norwalk.
Mrs Alice Wheeler met with a painful
accident. A piece Of wood an inch or
more long entered her finger and was SO
firmly embedded that DIR Gorham had to
be called to pulkit out.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-03-13
LYONS PLAIN.

Mrs S. NJ. Banks entertained her neph-
ew, Simon Bradley, his wife and two
daughters from Greenfield, this week.
Mrs Louisa Treadwell returned from
Norwalk, Friday.
Mrs Eunice Merwin returned to her
brother, Aaron Jennings of Southport,
Tuesday.
Mrs B. Bedient is caring for Mrs Hen
ry Meeker at Cross Highway, Westport.
The annual wood bee of this parish
was held, Friday. Dinner was served in
the church parlor.
Mrs John Lobdell of Plattsville was
with her mother, Mrs f. Banks, last
week.
Frank Banks has lost COW.
Ed Fanton has position at G. w.
Bradley's Sons.
Mrs Maurice White has been ill for
some time; her sister, Mrs w. Banks, is
with her.
Mrs L. r. Hoyt spends this week out
of town. A. b. Sherwood has been with
his daughter, Mrs F. E. Silliman OF
Bridgeport.
Mr. and Mrs Homer Godfrey returned
to Bridgeport, Sunday.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-03-13
DEERFIELD.

A pleasant party of Is gathered at the
home of Frank Raymond, last week.
Miss Mamie Merwin favored the compa-
nv with music and Rotations.
Mrs Emma Carr has visited her aunt,
Mrs A. M. Bartram of Black Rock.
Miss Harriet Wakeman is quite poorly !;
DIR Durham attends her.
Miss Georgia Banks of Cross Highway
has visited her aunt, Mrs G. r. Nichols.
Miss Louisa Burr has visited her
aunt, Mrs Charles Beach of Bridgeport.
Mrs Seymour Of Bridgeport has visited
her sister, Mrs Dowd.
Mr. and Mrs Ell. Elwood have moved in
with Mrs Elwood's grandfather, Bradley
Banks.
Mrs Laura Nichols is quite feeble.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-03-13
SPORT HILL.

The ladies' aid society of Lees chapel
will give an old fashioned New England
supper at Temperance hall, Tuesday ev-
ening, 18th. An interesting program of
music, recitations and readings is being
arranged. a first class supper will be
served by those dressed in aye olden
style" Twenty five cents will admit to
all.
Rev Mr. Gilbert finds it necessary to
ask conference for Il supernumerary re-
lation and cannot accept the unanimous
invitation of the Easton charge to be
their pastor for the fifth year.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-03-13
WESTON.

Miss Nettie Hull recently entertained
friends on her birthday.
Mrs William Cogswell, who sprained
her ankle, is now able to walk with the
aid of a cane.
Benz F. Buckley and mother, Mrs
Frank Buckley of Southport, were recent
guests at B. F. Bulkley's.
Mr. and Mrs Henry Wakeman and fam
lily of Easton spent Sunday at William
O. Sanford's.
Mrs II. B. Wheeler received box of
orange and lemon blossoms from sister
who is spending the Winter in Florida.
Mrs B. F. Buckley and son Joseph have
visited at Cannon.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-03-13
HOYDEN'S HILL.

w. +. Lockwood's funeral was attend
ed ut his late residence, Rev L. p. Gil
bert Officiating, assisted by Rev William
Coggswell.
Gilbert Wakeman is feeble with old
age. His son Asahel has also been sick.
DIR and Mrs F. Gorhain of Weston have
visited Mrs 8. Wakeman.
Miss Josephine Wakeman has returned
from her brother Franks.
G.. w. Wakeman and wife have visited
their father, Asahel Wakeman.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-03-13
STRATFIELD.

The Stratfield Baptist church gave a
bonnet sociable and orange supper at the
house of l. b. Wilson, Wednesday even
ing.
Harry Bush has leased the Lorenzo
Hall farm for term of three years.
Several of our citizens are sick with
grip.
On complaint, Health Officer Brothwell
ordered dead horse removed which had
lain near the road at Plattsville for some
time.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-03-13

He sat at his door at MONDAY,
Lonely, glum and sad,
The flies were buzzing about him,
- Lead by blue winged CAD.
Not customer darkened his portal,
Not a sign OF business was there;
But the flies kept on buzzing
About the old mans hair.
At last, in misery, he shouted:
"Great Scott! Pm covered with f1ies,"
And the zephyr that toyed with his whiskers
said
"Why don't you advertise.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-03-13
GREEN'S FARMS.

Miss Ada limbaugh of New York has
been with her friend, Miss J. G. Wake
man. She returned, Thursday morning.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-03-13

John Morehouse has bought new
horse of Frederick Bronson.
Miss Alice Nichols has visited Miss
Louie Turney of Easton Center.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-03-13

Glover Sanford has been elected presi-
dent of the national association of wool
hat manufacturers. This does not look
as if the great firm of Sanford & Son
were soon to give up making hats.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-03-13

much care by Mrs Bradley, who is past
mistress of that art and whist, "Betsey,':
an elegant collation., dancing and music
followed each other in rapid succession,
bringing late Cor shall we say early)
hour, before any of the company real
lied the fact. The company, at break
ing up, unanimously rendered Mrs Brad
ley vote of thanks for her kind and
hospitable reception.
One of the most pleasant family gath
erings of the season was held at the resi-
dence of Mrs William Lobdell, Saturday
afternoon, February %, in honor of her
mother, Mrs Curtis Wood, VINO has at
tanned the advanced age of sc and re-
tains her mental faculties to wonder
full degree. By her bright ways and
witty remarks, she added greatly to
the enjoyment of the occasion. Repre-
sentatives of four generations were pres
ent, many coming from out of town.
The hours glided by in genial converse
tion, merry laughter and music by the
young folks, who sang 'sNearer my God
to Thee" with much feeling, hymn
dear to all hearts and seeming particu-
larly applicable, to the dear one for
whom it was sung. A bountiful COLA
ton was served, to which ample justice
was done, the near relatives filling two
large tables. "Grandma" received many
tokens of good will and her still, bright
eyes glistened with something besides
laughter, as her children, grandchildren,
and great grandchildren pressed around
her with good wishes and congratula-
tions. The festivities continued till a
late hour and all went home rejoicing.
hoping for many repetitions Of this
pleasant and long-to-be-remembered
birthday party.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-03-13
WESTPORT.

Who keeps the largest line of the best
meats, fruits, fish, etc? Why, Wadhams
of course.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-03-13

ABSOLUTE PURE

The funeral services connected with the
death of Miss S. M. Elwood took place,
Monday at 2 p m. Rev H. Davies, assist
led by Rev B. j. Relyea, officiated. A
number of relatives were present to show
their sympathy. The pail bearers were
1nepheWs of the deceased.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-23
BROUGHT BACK A BRIDE.
A Brawny Sioux Indian MarrIes a Your
Widow In Gersnany.

Brawny Sioux Indian MarrIes Young
Widow In Germany.
NEw York, Feb. 22.-Matu-Nashi, known
in English as Standing Bear, n full-bIooded
Sioux. who accompanied Buffalo Bilps Wild
West show to Europe three years ago, re-
turned a few days ago on the steamship
Scandis, with handsome, blue-eyed Ger
man bride and a two-year-old boy, the first
haif-breed born on Austrian soil. Stand
ing Bear is a straight-limbed, dignified
child of the prairie, in the prime of his
manhood. Ho took day off while in Vienna
while the Wild West show was exhibiting
there and strolled around the city. He is
inordinately fond OF pastry, and happened
to pass bakers shop, in the window Of
which was tempting display. He had a
pocket full of marks and he went in, put
coin on the counter and indicated to the
comely and plump young woman, who
smiled at him and asked hin in dulcet Ger
man what he would have, that he wanted
pie, thus asserting his right to the proud
title Of American. Now, it CHANGED that
just year, and had a great longing for
another partner. She noted that the red
man WAS tall and graceful, that he had at
tfacted great crowd of folks in front OF
the bakery, and that countless German
noses were pressed against the windows. SO
she thought what big boom her business
would have il she could have the red man
as permanent attraction. She made up
her mind in a moment that she would WOO
the warrior, and try to get up little west
show OF her own. When Matu-Nashi had
encompassed his pie, she bade him sit
down, signifying by sundEy gestures that
if he would he might eat al the pies in the
bakery. He understood her and from that
day Standing Bear was missed from the
Wild West show. After they had been liv-
ing together five months the widow thought
it was about time to call in clergyman.
and she WAS made Mrs. Standing Bear.
She made an effort to teach her husband
German, but it was too hard for him. and
so she decided to let him teach her Sioux.
She was an apt pupil, and soon was nearly
as good talker as Standing Bear. Be-
sides her half-breed boy, Mrs. Standing
Bear brings with her three-year- old leu
ton, the child of her former husband, and
her mother and father. They are all going
to South Dakota.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-23
BARRING THEIR DOORS.
England, Canada and Australia Looking
to = Move for High Duties.

England, Canada and Australia Look ing
to Move for High Duties.
New YORK, Feb. 22.-rhe Herald's Mon
treal seecial says: II am informed by a
personal friend of Sir John Mcdonald that
it is the latter's intention. if re-electcd. to
make overtures to Great Britain and to
Australia, with the view of arranging
mutual tariff as against the rest of th e
world. The idea of an imperial fiscal
union is looked upon with good deal of
favor here, both by the liberals and con-
servatives, md it would surprise no one
should commission be appointed to nego.
ate with the home government on this
matter. II is said that Sir John may even
go over himself and leave the government
in the hands of Sir Charles Tupper, who
would have again to enter active politics
and represent some constituency. II is be-
lieved that Sir John is having great deal
of trouble with the manufacturers who are
demanding pledges of higher duties as the
price OF their support, and ] was told by a
pr ointment manufacturer that the duties on
b o tn flour and coal will be increased should
the conservatives be sncce ssful.'
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-23
Mourning in Many Homes Over tho
Disaster at the Spring
Hill Mine.
One Hundred and Seventeen Men
Are Known to Have
Boon Killed.
Tic Entire Male Portion Of Some Fam lilies
Wiped Out 0f Existence In
single Moment.

SPRING HILL MINES, N. g., Feb. N.-The
effect Of yesterday's disaster was felt moro
acutely to-day. Grief WAS depicted on
every face. The searching party entered
the mine late last night, and number Of
bodies were tax on up, and to-day the work
has been going on steadily. IL In expected
that most OF the dead will bs out OF the pits
tomorrow, except those who are buried be-
meath falls Of roof. The total number of
dead is now placed at III. Two Of those in
jured died last night. TO several families
the affection ia very great. Reid Carter
and two sons, Willard and Clarence, are all
dead. Three sons of the Carmichael family
are dead. Jesse Armishaw went down and
found his three sons and two adopted Sons
all lying dead together. The sight sickened
and unnerved him 80 that he had to return
to the surface without them. These sor-
rowful households are only few from tho
large number from which tho bread win
ners have been snstched. To-day one
meets everywhere women and children
weeping piteously.
Some of the bodies were fearfully mutt
lnted. Many Of the dend were identified by
their clothing or marks on their bodies.
The carpenter shop has been temporarily
converted into dead house, to which all
the corpses are taken and there prepared
for burial.
Eleven men were seriously injured. Others
who were overcome by the damp were
resuscitated. They are all right to-day.
The scene Of the explosion was in the i'm
mediate vicinity Of Nos. 6 and balances
in the east slope. There the greatest num-
bsr Of deaths occurred. This particular
part Of the mine was visited by Deputy In
spector OF Mines Madden Friday. Madden
declared he found in two places fire damp
registering from one to Ia per cent.
Ninety-fonr bodies had been recovered 1t
midnight.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-23
ABANDONED ON AN ISLAND.
The Story OF Suffer ing Told by Seven Me
af San Diego, Gala.

The Story OF Suffer ing Told by Seven Men
at San Diego, CaIa
SAN DIEGO. Gala, Feb. 22.--The scho oner
Ellen has arrived here, bringing Larry
Tillison, William Keddy and five others,
" no since November 80 have been living on
Guadalupe island, oil the coast of Lower
California. snbsisting on such fish, wild
goats or carrion birds az they could catch.
The men were employed in killing wild
goats and preparing the skins. which were
taken to market by Oscar Bartello in small
sloop. The men allege that in November
Bartello disposed of cargo Of skins valued
Mt 500. After again loading the vessel he
agreed to make a division of the profits.
Instead of doing so he put To sea
at night. leaving them almost entirely
without provisions and without ammuni-
tion. The men were reduced to mere skele-
tons. Reddy Ia. not expected to recover.
The whereabouts of Bartello is not known.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-23
THE FRIEND OF EVERYONE.
Wsrripg RepnbIiesns In New York Wani
Depew for Governor.

Wsrr'pg RepnbIiesns In New York Want
Depew for Governor.
NEw YoHK. Fob. 22.-Seyeral weeks ago
tho republicans Of ths ttato began to say
that somethink practical must be done TO
bring about harmony among the leaders, ~
we'll MS among the rank and file, The meet
ings of tho Miller -Belden people, beyond q
momentary wave OF interest, were without
tangible results. They were without inHu--
ence, even with the great majority Of the
followers Of the Hcrkimcr statesman, This
was easily accounted for when the speech
ex-senator Miller made at the Brooklyn
Union League club was recalled. The sx-
senator then made direct drive at the ad-
miDistrati0n, much TO the chagrin OF the
committee Of arrangements. That speech
and the uniform attitude OF Mr.. Miller
toward the administration destroyed his
1nnuence as psacemaker, and his fol-
lowers seemed to consider IL inadvisable to
put themselves in q similar attitude,
Congressman Belden WAS not altogether
In favor with the administration, and when
no joined forces with Miller his closest
friends said that he WIS on still hunt for
tho Rubernatorial nomination this fall. He
was told that several eighty.ton guns were
loaded for him and would DO fired il he
didn't quit So it was that nothing came
OF the Windsor hotel conference. Ex-Sen-
ator Platt and his friends openly laugh ed
at the conference and smiled at the thought
OF Mr.. Miller and Mr.. BeIden undertaking
TO unite the warning factions.
II WAS said last night that MIR. Belden
quickly appreciated tho situation, and was
ready to acquiese in movement which
wonld indeed select a candidate gratifying
TO q! hands. Mr.. Miller, il WAS also said,
mad learned that his infant could not live.
But 1t is now declared that the conference
had at least the merit OF awakening all
hands TO the real situation, and from that
time there have been consultation in
Vulnerable. all for the purpose of lighting
on man acceptable to aii republicans in
the state.
For several days there has been gossip to
the effect that Chauncey NJ. Depew was to
be the republican candidate for governor.
and that this was to be tne great lever that
was to bring about universal harmony in
the state. In very indirect way Mr.. De-
pew mas been sounded on this question, but
ne 10 statesman who keeps his own coun-
sel until he believes the proper time has
IN favor OF the nomination are that Mr..
Depew Is on the most friendly terms with
the Harrison administration, is the friend
OF Senator Hisccck, the friend Of Mr.. Bel
den, the friend Of Mr.. Platt, and especially
is the friend Of Mr.. Miller. He believes
first, last, and all the time, that the hands
ct the administration should be upheld.
This 1s considered great merit in these
days. The movement Iorking to Mr.. De-
pew's nomination for governor on the re.
publican ticket has become Of very pro-
nounced proportions.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-23
A NEW KIND OF MATCH.
Succi Challenged to Fast to . Finish by a
! Michigan Man.

succi Challenged to Fast to Finish by a
Michigan Man.
DETROIT, Mich, Feb. 22.-Arthur w. G.
Wullmeau. who recently completed thirty
days fast in local dime museum. has is
sued challenge to Senior Succi or any other
faster with an official fasting record, to
fast to finish for $1,000 a side,
Ihs fast must take place in
New York or Chicago, and neither
faster to use medicine, narcotics or
stimulants. Conditions are that men shall
fast in adjoining rooms, that brass band 9
shall play from one to IL each afternoon.
regular admission shall be 81 and the
faster who faints first or whose ternpera-
ture falls below ninety-seven shall be loser.
a. dime museum manager is willing to back
Wuilmeau in the fast.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-23
a Great Labor Movement.

KANSAS CRY, Feb. 22.-Three hundred
and fifty delegates, employees of all the rail
roads centering at Kansas City. and repre-
senting the conductors, the locomotive en-
gineers. the fremen. tho switchmen, the
traiImen and the railway telegraphers as
sociations, held n meeting to-day and ex-
pressed themselves in favor Of federation.
This il the first of series of meetings TO
be held throughout the country for the
same purpose. President Gompers says it
is the beginning of the greatest labor move
ment ever inaugurated.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-23
Salt River Valley Visited.

TEMPE, Ariz.. Feb. 22.-A great flood Wis.
tied Salt River valley Thursday. II was
caused by n tremendous rain storm. Al
Tempe and Phoenix considerable damage
was done. adobe structures especially suf-
fering. Many of them crumbed down and
great many families are shelterlcss. They
are being quartered in public buildings.
Railroad tracks were washed out for miles.
Five Indians were drowned and il is feared
ono white family living north of Tempe
persisted. Rivers all around that vicinity
are very high and reports Of further damage
are expected.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-23
The one Metropolitan Stock
of the CITY,
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Our DR.. King is now at home
and may be found at the store
daily. He is a qualified and com.
pletely equipped practical Opt.
clan; a graduate of the celebrated
King Optical company of Cleve.
land, Ohio, a firm known the
world over. He gives you first.
class service at moderate prices.
Don't be deceived by peripateti<
quacks, who charge you abnorm.
al prices for Indifferent lenses
and treatment. DIR. King il
the only man in Montana who
prepares compound lenses TO,
complicated cases. See and talk
with him before you pay any
money for anything SO important
for your comfort as glasses tc
preserve and restore your sight
"8IHHT /S pRIDEIEoo'
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-23
America Still a Model.

BRELIs, Feb. 22.-At dinner given by
Herr Barth to the members of the reich
stag, DR.. Windthorst offered toast in
honor of United States Minister Phelps.
In Offering the toast the clerical leader said
America. notwithstanding the madness
shown by the adoption of the new tariff
law. was still model, by the imitation of
which Germany might ensure the spread of
happiness and liberty among her people.
This sentiment was heartily applauded by
Rickert, Schtoder, Eamberger, Siemens
and other political leaders present.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-23
Fired Oh and Killed,

RATION, N. NJ, Feb. 22.-Seth Russell and
j. w. Cook. while out riding yesterday
along the Vermajo, forty miles from here.
were fired upon by unknown parties and
Russell was killed. Cook saw two Mexicnns
getting away and fired at them. and thinks
he wounded one. Both men were in the
employ of the Maxwell Land Grant com
pany. Russell leaves widow and two
children. He WAS recently deputy United
States marshal for this district.