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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-04-16
POLITICAL AND MISCELLANEOUS

The lead aud zinc mines of South
west Missouri yielded over $50, 200
last week. which Is csc, 600 more than
they would have profited the State II
the Democratic tariff policy had been
In operation. --St. Louis Globe Demo
cras.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-04-16

"a man by the name of Friedlender
Had heart so exquisitely tender,
That each woman he saw.
Were she paleface or squaw.
He'd much rather wed than offend her.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-04-16

In the Northern part OF the lower
peninsula Of Michigan. there are some
1, 500, 900 acres of waste land, com
monty called "Pine plains" or "bar-
rens". that for the past twenty years
have been puzzle and perplexity to
every one that has come 10 contact
with them as to what economic use
they could be put In order to make
them revenue producing, or OF some
benefit to humanity.
Thousands of misguided people
have tried time and again to convert
them into farms. and practically with
the same result; failure, and abandon
ment.
Recently the State has come TO the
front and with the Hatch bill" at
It's back has started experimental
farms and stations la order to prove
that Nature don't know her business.
and thousands of dollars are going
into the ground In the vain attempt
to make two blades of grass grow
where one was never intended to
prosper.
Now instead of experimenting with
what has been experimental with,
times without number, for the past
twenty years. and proven a failure.
Why not exper ment with something
to the manor born: something indi-
genous to the soil, and that fiourishes
like ''Green bay tree" on the Michi.
gan Pine barrens. And that Is our
native deer.
If an acre of forty dollar land will
keep four sheep one year, one acre OF
twenty five cent land will keep one
deer one year.
A sheep by care, housing. feeding &c,
will in three years produce three
young; weigh 100 lbs. and sell at five
cents per ID.
A deer will in the same length OF
time produce four young; weigh 15O
lbs. and sell at 10 cents per. Id. and
during this time will care for, house
and feed it self summer and winter on
the rubbish of the Pine barrens.
Six hundred acres of twenty five ct.
land, fenced in and stocked with five
hundred deer would be taxed about
ten dollars.
Six hundred acres of land fixed In
shape to carry two thousand sheep
would be taxed one hundred and eigh.
ty dollars.
One thousand sheep require an
outlay of fifteen hundred dollars fol
buildings.
One hundred deer don't require one
cent for that purpose.
Diseases of various kinds carry of
sheep by hundreds. A deer was never
known to die of disease
At one fourth the expense the Pine
barrens will furnish morelbs. of Ver.i
son than the whole State does of nut.
ton.
Is there any thing more chimerical
in the idea of having the State turn
the experimental farms into expert.
mental deer stations and supply young
deer than it was to start fish hatch
cries and supply young bull heads and
suckersi
Come now; You lovers of vension
do a little missionary work and let us
have the waste lands turned into deer
producing parks. b.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-04-16

Our correspondent, 'B" in the arti
Gle, why not" Starts out with the
old cry of worthless Plains" which
proves his prejudice or his lack Of
knowledge. His idea of a Deer Park
is not at all new, and is feasible one
if taken advantage of while land IL
cheap, and deer for stocking it are
plenty. The subject has been discuss
ed by State officials and State
Boards for several years, but as yet
has not taken definite shape. w,
publish the article, hoping 1t may
continue to direct thought in that di
rection, and at the same time we take
decided issue with his statements In
the first part of the article, as we dc
not believe them sustained by facts
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-04-16
aREAL i ESTATE 4 EXCHANGE.k

pieces exchange
4 good margin to investors.
AMONG THEM ARE THE FOLLOWING:
A Cheap desirable o Street.
The Cedar and Streets
Two vacant lots Peninsular Avenue. Very desirable
Two lots of Ottawa and Maple Streets.
choice O tion.
GOOD HOUSE. TWO LOTS BARN FINE SHRUBBERY etc. corner
Peninsular Avenue and Ogemaw Street. Cheap.
A number of good farms.
Six Houses Jonesvlle
Fine Brick Hudson
changed for other property.
PALMER
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-09-10
School Blunders.

A teacher in a public school gave out
list of words to be defined and put
In sentences. Among them was the
word "chasm." A little girl looked In
the dictionary, and not being quite sat
ished inquired If 'chasm" meant gap"
The teacher nbsently replied yes, but
was astonished when she presented her
paper with this sentence, when I arm
sleepy I always chasm."
But this is hardly equal to another
teachers experience in little district
school some years ago. She gave out
words for analysis. "Bank-note" was
one of them, and the teachers aston
ishment may bef imagined when one
young lady brought the following
unique analysis:
"Bank-note' is a compound print
tive word composed OF bank AND
note Bank Is a simple word, mean
ing the side Of stream; note to SCI
down; 'bank-note, to set down by the
side OF stream. Youths ComI 'anion
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-09-10
Proof Positive,

A Texas lawyer has a mouth that fire.
quently travels faster than his brain
when he makes a speech. In q recent
case, in which he was defending a mar
charged with theft, he brought down
the court, jury and spectators by saying
excitedly:
Gentlemen of the jury, you have
heard me demonstrate the utter inHo
cence of my client You have also heard
the testimony Of the prisoners own boy
in confederation Of what I have stated
and now, gentlemen of the jury, let me
remind you Of that old scriptural saying
that fools and children always tell tn,
truth What more convincing proof Dc
you requires" Siftings.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-09-10
Her Preference.

They tell story of Mrs. Jones Of
Chicago, who visited Rome and while
there was shown some of the great
marble masterpieces of the world, among
Others the Apollo Belvidere. They
pointed it out to her as being the most
perfect form of man that had ever been
conceived by the brain of an artist, and
the old woman walked all around it
looked at 1t from every point Of view
and she says:
"That's the Apollo Belvidere, is ftT'
"Yes."
swell, give me JONES' Loud laugh
ter and applause. Recent Speech d
Robert Ingersoll.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-09-10
The Regular Routine.

Visitor lat newspaper ofice)-Want
something good for your paper tomor-
row morning? Here's an idea l thought
of just now. You can fix it up to suit
yourself. You know the name Of this
beat that started for the arctic regions
the other day-the Kite, you know
Well, she ought to be able to get higher
up, you know, than any other
Editor Dressing lever with his foot
and calling monotonously down the
speaking tubeHThere goes No. 946.
Clear away the remains below there and
push the trap door up again.-Chicagc
Tribune.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-09-10

panion.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-09-10
Defined.

A girl, who was q student at a school
Of technology, and who happened to
be extremely slender, furnished q
chemical analysis" Of herself, which,
after enumerating several ARTICLES OF
clothing La the style Of chemie al In
gradients, ended with the item:
"Of girl, 9 trace. youths Com
ranfon
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-09-10
MIGHT Do.

"Your play is good enough" said the
veteran manager after he had read it
through, "but it needs better title than
'Sticketh Closer Than Brother With
such q name as that it won't draw worth
a cent"
"How would The Mustard Plaster
do?" suggested the struggling author
anxiously. Chicago Tribune.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-09-10
No Peroeptible Difference.

Charlie was at the DepeySters' ball
last night, and staid SO late that I feel
horribly dull and stupid this morning.
Amy-Why, thought you were just
as bright as usual. Chicago Saturday
Evering Herald.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-09-10
An Equivalent.

Master Ito valet)-Sorry I can't pay
you last months wages, but as time Is
money I'll give you months holiday
II Monde Umoristico.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-09-10

Weary Watkins--What's become O
Miserable johnson? He oughter been
along here a week ago.
Hungry Higgins-He's in Jail. He
was tryin' TO foller this new sowVeneei
spoon fashion an the boss of the beanery
ketched him in the act,-IndianapoAi
Journal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-09-10
In the Art Gallery.

"Idon't SEQ any of Jones work In the
gallery"
'HRo; what does he draV57"
%Teethr"-New York Truth.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29
The Necktie Sociable.

The enterta inment at St Patrick's hall,
 Wednesday evening, in connection with the necktie sociable given by the Sodali- ty of the Children of Mary, was thor oughly enjoyable. This was largely due to the untiring efforts of Miss Julia DIur- ray, whose careful preparation and thor ough drill were strikingly shown in the singing of the children's choir,-the wei come song, ''Hymn to Nary" and i've are little Catholics.' In the last piece, three score or so little misses were pret- tily banked in something like pyramid, surmounted by the charming little daugh- tcrs of Malachi Heating. These little misses represented the months, with John Blake as Father Time: Maggie Car mody, January; Annie Corbett, Februa- ry; Katie Lynch, March: Mamie Blake, April; Katie Campbell, May; Katie Hou- lihan, June; Mamie Reilly, July; Ma mic Purtell, August; Maggie Kane, Sep tember; Maggie Bradley, October; Mag gie Cavanaugh, November; Etta Martin, December. The broom drill of the little danes was also prettily carried out. Miss Murray was ably assisted in the music by the soulful violin of Mrs Dr Gordon of Bridgeport. The ''Mush, mush," song of Frank Martin was immense and, by special request, will be repeated at the entertainment at the Town hall, this week Friday night. Miss Etta showed real dramatic talent as Mrs Caudle." The,concluding tableaux were all'pretty, but the finest was Miss Katie Hourigan as the Goddess of Liberty, with William McGuire representing the navy, Martin Blake the army, Miss Maggie Houlihan was queen of flowers; Faith, Hope and Charity were represented by Misses An nie Heating, Bridget McMahon, Annie Collins; the evening prayer by Misses Mary Harrigan. Mary Jane Brennan, Jo- anna Shannon; maid of Erin by Miss FL la Lynch; Red Riding Hood, Miss ,Jen- nie Kelly the last rose of Summer, Miss Nellie Collins. It was after 10 o'clock before the hall was cleared for the danc- ing to music by Bliss, but no one be- grudged the pleasant hours, some of whose attractions we have not noticed.
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Trinitv's Church Sheds.

There is considerable interest in the sheds which were voted a nuisance and ordered removed by the board of health at the meeting on the 7th. They are to stand and be enclosed by an eight-foot board fence on the north line of the church property. President c. W. Day ton called the board of health meeting, Wednesday night, to order, with Dr Rich ardson, health officer; Town Clerk M.J. P. Glover, Timothy Costello; Judge M. J. Bradley; Banker c. H. Northrop, Jus tice M. J. Cavanaugh present. After reading the application for hearing from the owners of the sheds, Dr Rich ardson was questioned by members of the board and others. The nuisance, Dr Richardson explained, consisted chiefly in the sheds being used as water closet, only l.. F. Camp, who owns, one of the sheds nearest the road, testifying that he had never been annoyed by such use of the sheds. M. J. Bradley asked why Dr Richardson was not of the same opinion as at the last meeting of the board. He replied that, having consulted the stat utes and Prof c. A. Lindsley of New Ha- ven, secretary of the State board of health. he was satisfied that the board had gone beyond their province in order ing the sheds removed; yet he wished to remove so evident a menace to the health of MT Gannan's family. Prof Lindsley says:
 Voted That the vote taken in reference to the removal of six sections of the shed on the Trinity church property, May ', be rescinded
 Voted That the clerk be ordered to notify the owners of the six sections on the north end of the sheds on the east side ot Trinity church property to remove the nuisances con- nected with the same to the satisfaction of the physician of the board of health.
 Dr Richardson had made two analyses of water from the well on MT Gannan's place, only seven feet from the stone work supporting the sheds and found it totally unfit for use; had sent samples to a chemist for analysis, but had received no returns. Justice M. J. Cavanaugh had helped clean MT Gannan's well on an average about three times a year since the latter had lived there and it was con- ceded that the well was not foul from neglect. MT Gannan said that his family had got water from the we'll in the rear of Trinity church. He had a cistern on his place, but, at times, ever since he owned the place, he has gone to neigh bors for water; got it now at Mir JOnas's, After further discussion, during which il was stated that the matter grew out O1 Trinity's action, last Spring, in requiring MT Gannan to remove lumber, etc, ,storeC overhead in the sheds, personal griey ances were aired and Justice Dayton was obliged to rap for order repeatedly. Int board requested those not members te withdraw and It was:
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

ing to your inquiry of the 23d have to say that it is my opinion that the condition of the Ous to health, within the meaning of the law and, as such, you have full power and it is your duty to cause it to be abated. But I dc not think that you have any authority to die tate to the parties responsible for the nuis ance the precise manner in which they shall say to them that the only way they may abate it is by the removal of the sheds. The shed owners are at liberty to abate the nuisance in any way they prefer; you can only insist thai 1t shall be abated to your satisfaction.
 The board then adjourned without date and the shed owners, Dr Richardson and a few interested remained and consulted with the health officer, as to the best method to abate the nuisance. All were agreed that, as now used, the sheds were a nuisance, with filth smeared on the stone work, abuttng on Mr Gannan's land only a few feet from his door and the fact that others than the shed owners were responsible for this was evident, proposals to raise sheds and fill in with earth to give greater fall toward the en- trance and away from Mr Gannan's land to build doors for the sheds and have them locked were rejected and it was shown that no nuisance was caused by the little use owners made of the sheds :; tOwnspeople who used the sheds during the week were to blame and MT Gannan admitted that he often used the sheds himself for horses in his charge. Those concerned decided to build a tight board fence, at least eight feet high, on the north, with a suitable gate to be kept locked, except on Sundays. Dr Richard son considered the proposition all that he could ask, provided few loads of earth were placed in the sheds complained of. MT Gannan has lived on Church hill about nine years, the property being deeded to his wife, February l6, 1882, by John Hawley of Westport and MT Gan nan is to be congratulated on having so decided a nuisance abated. The health officer gave until July for carrying out the plans proposed.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29
BRIDGEWATER.
- - - M ~ r 1-1&Vs Mont Mallett has a new safety bic

Mont Mallett has a new safety bicycle.
 The old cider mill on the farm of the late H. H. Merwin collapsed, last Friday, with four cattle under it. Three of them escaped uninjured, in an almost miEacu- lous manner, as they were completely hemmed in on all sides by fallen timbers and the fallen roof over them, leaving them just room to stand, separated from each other. One COW lay under timber and was considerably hurt; it is uncer- tain whether it will recover. By the wig orous exertions of seven men and a yoke of oxen, they were extricated from the ruins.
 Mrs E. H. Welton is improving.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

It is bad enough for a certain city sew CT, mis-called a newspaper, to open it's man hole for Newtown filth that it can find or imagine, but what of the neigh borly kindness of those who put it on the scent of our stinks? If the sewer had any reputation, Newtown would get pretty name abroad, for it never airs Newtown skeletons until they are rotten and gives nothing else regarding us. No wonder the vile sheet is under the ban of clergy and despised by all respectable people :!
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

The Jersey Bulletin of May 13 contains in it's complete list of transfers of Jersey cattle, as Reported by the A. J. c. c. for the week ending May 5, 1891, the record of the transfer of Astolat's Daughter, No 32,63S, to c. B. Johnson of this town. MT Johnson purchased this COW, year ago, of Leonard Kendall of Palestine May l, he purchased of E. W. Fairchild the two-year-old heifers, either of which is advertised for sale in another column. These, with two non-registered Jerseys, comprise herd from which Mir Johnson is making fine quality of butter.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29
A LARGE TOE HAR-
 VEST

Of very firm, clean ice and an increased demand enables us to furnish our customers with ice at the old prices, which are as low as we can safely agree to place the ice in the boxes and give satisfaction. Call and see us, for we offer special inducements to all contracting for the sea- son from June 2 to September 29 inclusive, and be convinced that it is not a luxury alone, but almost a necessity with the economical housewife. Wagon will run every Tuesday and Sat- urday.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

ollie land, in Catholic community or find lodgment in Catholic heart. Alto gether it was an eloquent discourse, by an eloquent preacher and was fitting close to what will ever remain memor- able event in the annals of St Rose par irh
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

The mothers meeting at the W. c. T. T.. room, Wednesday, was fully attended and enjoyed by all. Mrs Arthur D. Fair child presided and q number of selections were read on the subject of social purity. It was voted to hold a sociable soon and Mrs c. B. Taylor is to have it in charge.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

A Danbury party, presumably patrons at Taunton lake, broke down at the cor ner near C. J. Blackman's and purloined one of l.. F. Camps rails to take the place of broken spokes. Mir Camp would like his property returned.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

In Town hall, this week Friday night, doors open at 7. Elocutionary and mus ical entertainment under the auspices of w. c. T. T.. Proceeds to be put in the bank as the nucleus of q fund to pur- chase fine upright piano to be kept in the firemen's room and used for renting. Come and help along a good cause.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

Mir and Mrs w. II. Sommers and fami- ly were guests of South Britain friends, over Sunday. Mrs Sommers returned, Monday, to visit at New Haven, leaving the children and Miss Hine at South Britain for few days.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

Henry Luddington waa given eight years in State prison, pleading guilty to two Wilton burglaries. Dora Conroy's case was continued till the September term under $4000 bonds.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

Parties wishing ice for the Summer, will find it to their advantage to contract with William 0. Johnson for the season, com mencing next Tuesday, June,2 and ending September 29 1891. This means 8 constant supply of ice through the four months of hot weather and it will cost but little more than if you have it for a few weeks only. Now don't forget it.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

Miss Ella Lillis, teacher in the inter- mediate department of the Sandy Hook school has suffered with measles and her room was closed part of last week and all of this.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

Rev Otis O. Wright, recently called to the new rcctory, which ladies of the guild have made neat and inviting with new paint and paper. Mir Wright already is winning golden opinions from his peo- pie and seems fayorably impressed with his new home
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

Misses Jennie and Ella Fairchild pre- sided at the piano at the "Turn of the Tide" last week and rendered difficult music in faultless style.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

The public are cordially invited to hear the addresses delivered by Rev Messrs Delzell and Butcher at the Memorial ser vices, Sunday evening, 3lst, at the M. E. church, Sandy Hook. .A[George W. Gra- ham, adjutant.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

Mrs J. M. Blackman entertained the members of the Sandy Hook Dramatic club at Glen Cottage, Wednesday. A de- lightful evening was passed with cards, music, etc., and tempting luncheon served.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

Frankie Martin will repeat the song "Mush, mush," that he gave at St. Pat rick hall at the apron and necltie sO- ciable, in the Town hall, Friday night. That alone is worth the price of admis- sion.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

At the Town hall, this (Friday) night, The Cecelian club will sing twice. A quintet, Messrs Rodgers, R. H. Beers, c. G. Peck, Paul Warner and Ezra J. Hall, will sing; solos, Misses Grace Blakeman and Sadie Gaffney; piano solo by Miss Jennie Shepard and character song by Master Frankie Martin. Tickets p and 35c. For sale at Newtown and Sandy Hook post offices. Economic on something else and come.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

There will be changes in the Housa- tonic time tables, Monday, June l. The second morning train of last season, leav- ing Newtown soon after z, will be put on again. The first evening train out of Bridgeport will start at 1 30, followed by another soon after and a third at G l5.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

A. W. Orgelman recently finished a neat rubber trimmed harness for Hon s. r. Glover.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

George w. Clark has moved from Step ney Depot to the house of l. B. Harris vacated by A. R. Frisco. Samuel Spen- cer of Aspetuck is working for MT Har- riS
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

Mrs II. B. Dikeman has entertained Mrs Oscar Dikeman and Mildred of New Haven and Mrs Addie Nichols Mrs J. H.. Weaver and daughter of Brooklyn.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

Misses Lizzie Gordon and Eugenie Gingres of Bridgeport have been guests at Edward Egan's.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

Call at the town clerks office and get a copy of the report of the State board of agriculture and experiment stations for
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

Taylor & Blake have placed neat sign over the entrance to their Sandy Hook furniture and undertaking store.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

Mss Maria Backman, William Bjorn- quest and William Lifvergren were guests of Charles k. Holm, over Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

The Town hall will be trimmed with laurel and honeysuckle, Friday night. Tickets 25 and 35c. For sale at Newtown and Sandy Hook post offices, where charts of the hall will be found.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

The Head of the Meadow school, Miss Grace Lake teacher and South Center, Miss Ida Merrill will close, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

Botsford Hill Sunday school will meet with E. Maurice Botsford, next Sunday. R. H. Smith will be with us. Let us all beeunited here and hereafter, as we shall not pass this way again.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

The Ceciiian club will sing "Peasant's wedding march, 2 ssAn Indian maid' and .sGood night and the Cecilian quartet 1.-The sailors dream'' and ssIs your an chor down?n at the Town hall, Friday
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

Miss Belle Minor of Torrington has been guest of her cousin, A. o. Bierce.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

Edward Taylor recently sold a horse t' Mrs Addie Nichols.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

Thomas Egan of Jersey City, son of Edward Egan of Walnut Tree hill, spent Sunday in town.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-29

Workmen have frightened the interior of NJ. B. Terrill's house with new paint and paper.