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The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

The officials of the town are. from present appearances, expecting a lively time after May l, as a complaint will be sworn out against all persons who have not paid their dog tax.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

The BEE used about 800 pounds of pa per for this weeks issue of 2950 copies. The amount has been exceeded but once heretofore-the week of the 10-page is- sue. last Summer.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

Of interest to cash buyers! Everybody knows cash should buy cheaper and Hawley is giving for every s35 worth purchased for cash,'yo choice of three elegant pieces of silver ware worth $3, which is about 10 per cent. Call and get one of our cards
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

l. Percy Blackman, who has been off duty at the Rubber for two weeks, sick with measles, was back in the office, Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

no the Probate Court for the District Of New 1 town.
 The application Of William N. Northrop, administrator of the will and testament on the estate of CHARLES NORTHROP, late of Newtown in said dis trict deceased showeth that the following de- scribed real estate belonging to said estate is unproductive and that it is for the interest of the estate that the same be sold.
 And your applicant further showeth, that the real estate of said deceased, proposed to be sold consists of certain pieces or parcels ot land, with buildings thereon, situated in the town of Newtown, in said probate district, and that said land cannot be beneficially di- yided for the purpose Of sale.
 Your applicant therefore praYS said court to inquire into the truth of the foregoing ale gations and on finding the same to be true to order the sale of the whole of the real estate hereinbefoce described and your applicant, ,as in duty bound, will ever pray.
 Dated at Newtown, this 30th day of April, A , D. 1891 WILLIAM N. .NORTHROP,A ,Administ'r.
 DISTRICT TOFNEWTOWN,s ss. Probate Court April 30 A. D. 1891.
 ORDERED-That the foregoing application be heard and determined atthe Probate Office in said Newtown on the 9th day of May, A. D.. 1891, at o'clock in the afternoon of that day !; and this court directs said administrator to give public notice of the pendency of said ap- plication and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing notice thereof two times before the 9th day of May, A. D. 1891, in The Newtown BEE, a newspaper having a cir culation in said district. Attest,
 M. J. BRADLEY, Judge.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

May 19 is the date of the first appear ance of the Newtown Dramatic Club at the Town Hall in the drama, 'The Turn of the Tide" and the farce, ''Hans Won Smach ,,
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

Mrs Jabez Glover and her daughter, Miss Carrie, who has been at Middle town, have visited friends in town. Miss Carrie has spent few weeks with her mother in Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

The Republicans elected Charles $. Peck mayor of Danbury, Monday, by over 300 majority and elected nine of the F members of the common council.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

An entertainment to help the ladies of the (Newtown) W. c. T. U. pay the rent of their room and hire musical instru- ment: Mrs Bishop of Cheshire will give readings in the Town hall, May P. Some first class music, furnished by home tal- ent, will make an enjoyable evening. Pro week. Adults 25c.. children l5c.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

Several chamelions which Misses Glow CT brought from the South subsist entire ly on live flies; difficult diet to procure in this climate at present.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

A biography of Judge David Belden of San Jose California, an imposing volume published by Belden Brothers of Toronto, has been presented to the Newtown li- brary.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

There was large attendance at the Juvenile Temple, last Friday evening and many expressed themselves as finding it pleasant and profitable place to spend an evening.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01
D. G. Beers & Co.

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The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

When you buy your new Spring hat r cap, either fur, wool or straw, remember k. F. Hawley has the best assortment and lowest prices.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

Ladies' prayer meeting, next Tuesday at 3, at the aims house. It is expected that Rev E. H. Butcher will conduct the service
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

Mrs Albert w. Peck has recently yis- ited in New York
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

The officials of the town are, from pres ent appearances, expecting lively time after May l, as a complaint will be sworn out against all persons who have not paid their dog tax.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

Mir and Mrs Robert Orr, Miss Florence Orr, Everett and Robert Orr, Jr. of Brooklyn are among the early arrivals at Leonard's hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

The ladies of St. Johns Guild met at Mrs NJ. B. Terrill's, last week, and, this week, at Mrs Edward Taylors.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

H. J. Bakers special potato fertilizer is the best made; also thelr A. A. brand tor gener- al use. Only at Hawley's. Special discount if taken from the depot.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

Mir Rogers has improved the premises at the Albert Turner place by laying tile drain and grading.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

The largest line, prettiest goods and lowest prices in paper hangings is at E. N. HaWleY's.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

Fairfield county Sunday school conven- tion at the NJ. k. church South Norwalk, Tuesday, l2th.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

Lloyd Nash, the ice dealer of Vest port, drove to Newtown, Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

Those 90, 75c and $l jerseys, also jer- sey undervests, ? for 25c, are a big bar gain at E. F. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

Please bear in mind that Hawley's store is closed every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evening at 30 and open Monday, W ednesday and Saturday evening.
 Everybody can afford now to buy a lawn mower, as Hawley sells them for $5, warrant ed as good made.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

Mrs Frederick F. Andrews has been quite sick and under Dr Barber's care.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

Mrs Susan Hall of Sandy Hook has been nursing her daughter-in-law, who has ben sick with grip in Derby.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

Harry E. Bell of Brooklyn, N. Y., has been with Ammon Taylor.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

Jordan & Winton are building horse 3 barn for Mrs Grove of Huntingtown.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

John Ingraham of Adams has visited his daughter, the wife of Prof c. s. Platt.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

Mrs Bronson Bulkley recovers slowly srom her broken hip and was able to be moved from her bed, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01
BETHEL.

Mrs Isaac Briscoe of Taunton has wis ited her son in Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

Mrs Henry E. Tucker has been taking Miss Sanford's place in Trinity's choir.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

Miss Florence E. Meeker of Bridgeport spent Sunday at J. NJ. Blackmans.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

Michael Bradley of Hanover is build ing an addition to his barn.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

Rev E. II. Butcher filled his appoint ment, last Sunday, at Southville and preached to a good congregation in the Methodist church, Sunday evening. Next Sunday evening, service will commence at 30 and, at the close of the sermon, the sacramental service will take place.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

William Mckenzie has been painting and paper hanging at E. J. Morris's.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

Fire set by Housatonc engine burned over much wood land near Lawrence Lii lis's, Wednesday,.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

W. E. Lamberton of Brooklyn, now travelling for Conron & Quibell of IS Platt street, New York, manufacturers of favoring extracts, etc., has been guest of his cousin, John J. Northrop.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

There will be service at Trinity, this week Friday at 10 30 m.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

Rev c. H. Smith was installed pastor of the Windsor Avenue Congregational church at Hartford, Wednesday,.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

Alfred Briscoe is happy over a one-year lilly bought of Bailey Ferry of Bethel. This lilly is sired by l.. M. Johnson's stall lion Birmingham. MT Johnson advertis- es Hurl.nghams engagement as nearly full
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

Prof Platt has beautiful magnolia
 in bloom.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

A handsome block of unhewn granit, adorns Selectman Glovers front lawn.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

c. J. Wheeler has made extensive i'm provements on his Elm street shoe store. T Danbury News.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

Father, before Thy footstool kneeling,
 Once more my heart goes up to Thee For aid, for strength to Thee appealing, Thou who alone canst succor me. Hear me, for heart and flesh are failing, My spirit yielding in the strife And anguish, wild as unavailing,
 Sweeps in flood across my life.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

Do not make any engagement for the 18th. Wait for the ''Turn of the Tide"
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

Sandy Hook gun club had their first shoot, Thursday afternoon.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

The Cecilians met, this week, at Prof PIatt's.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

A colt belonging to Eli B. Beers died, Saturday.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

JITANTED-A man to do general farm work
 w and understands the care of horses. B. HARRIS, Newtown, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01
Two April Brides.

J. B. Gorham is painting his house
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

May l9.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-01

TO RENT-Rooms in the Joseph Lake house \ within a mile and a qual ter of HawleyviIle suitable for one or two families. Apply to THOMAS BRISTOL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-14
OTHER SUBURBAN TOWNS.
LONG ISLAND.

UNEARTHINti A GANG OF BOZ boh"h"
The Long Island police YESTERDAY maze run VI
ihe headquarters Of III, Key stone flcds"ro ' -
organization of youthful burglars and arrested ioi Va
the leading lights of the club Although Vi 49,
wears the capursd boys have REACHED the hishos'
anaard ~ outlawry known TO Long Island ponce 'si'
u.Is They are Fred Werner. eleven years oio'
Cbarles Blackham, Thomas Clark and Charie' Dcs-
mond whose ages range between twelve anu se'e".u
Their rendezvous was In the basement Of MIS-. hes
seI,s house in JsclrsOn-avc.. for which they pau 'e
sum Of IS per month. When Oihcers keegah All"
Kelly entered tho dsn yesterday morning bid. n"""
was on guard with a Winchester repeating rhe III
his hand on discovering the officers Blackham gave
the alarm and suddenly the remaining members Oh tue
gang Jumped out OF their hunks, each s'iLihs 10
volver that lay beneath his pillow Ihey "c,o
oyerpowcred and dsamed however, before they couid
discharge the weapons.
The den contained a stove and cooking utensils,
n two months store OF provisions Of all Sorts two
completc set of burglars tools dozen revovers ionr
large rifles two boxes of cigars, large quanuV ot
cigarettes and tobacco two bags OF sno. ivy 49, ~
itocIines shoes and number OF geese and pigeons
In an advanced stage Of decomposition IL was Gus
sentinel on guard with Instructions to shoot At sight,
and BacSham came In for great snare Oh ontep
Smarli1g under what lie deemed unjust criticism,
glackham turned lnformer and told the policeman that
he had stolen horses from Mr. Daly and OTTO smitn,
Of Sunnyside and Kehoe. OF Blssvle, which he dls-
posed OF at prices ranging from 80 cents to " 90
Daly and smith communicates v/h anu cor-
roborated the lads story ~ the thit. He gave
tho police partial list of the gangs depredaols. Inc
firearms and ammunition he said were taken last week
from Mrs Hahn's store on Academy-St key OF
mincemeat and supply of milk and bread were
stol,n from COrnings grocery, and the geese pigeons
and chickens from the Bragaw and Chisholm farms
Blackham also implicated four more young iads wnohi
he said were ravaging COleman's woods for FOWL,
and confessed to living broken into the store OF Alder
man Hugo schmidt week ago and taken S4o IRON
the drawer. -
Blackham was recently sent to the Rcformatory on
charges burglary and robbery but managed To make
his escape a few weeks ago He VISITED his mOthcr
and was scarcely ten minutes In the house when he
relieved her OF her purse and other valuableS. Des
mond Is a nephew of Alderman Desmond. and very
member of the gang is the child OF respectable parents
Mrs Kessol pi ads entire Ignorance of the uses 10 which
her CELLAR lad been put. When arraigned before
Justice Kavanaugh the youthful criminals maintained
an air OF defiant bravado They held In the sum
OF 800 and were remanded until Wednesday for trial
Alderman Desmond took his neph,w home With him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-14
FOR sWIYDLING IN RUM4NIA.

Detective Scrgeants Crowley and McClusky arraisned
Michael Guschner large heavy man. about thirty years
cd before Justice OReilly In the Topbs Police Court
yesterday morning The arrest made on the receipt
Of the following dispatch by Inspector Byrnes from Ru-
mania:
please arrest Immediately Michael Kuschner. twenty
five or thirty years old tall very stout, hairless face
living at Beyidere House arrived yesterday with passport
No 60 OF July 3, from Bucharest. Has swuded and
forced for Warrants issued for his arrest
"PREFECT COLONEL RASTY."
The officers found Kuscbner at the Ic!Videre House.
and placed him under arrest a. II. Hummcl was &c.
taned as counsel Mr. Humme appeared In court ycster-
day morning, and Justice Oelly said the not
n his Jurisdiction but in that Of the United States author
ties The took their prisoner before COMMITS.
sonor Shields who said that there Of holding
him. as there extsdon treaty between the United
states and Rumsnlx The prisoner then taken back
10 and remsnded until the Secretary Of State
could be communicated with.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-14
WHAT Is GOING ON TO-DAY.


Yale-University OF Pennsylvania football match, Man
haitian Field. D. m.
schoolmasters' Association, Columbia College, 10 go
9.
Acknowledgement football match, Polo Grounds.
-.
Lumber dealers meeting. Hoboken. D. m.
Laying Of 23d Regiment Armory, Brook
Ign, y. IN
Executive Committee Of National Horse Show Asso-
citation luncheon, Madison.ave. and Twenty'sixthst.
80 p. II.
Harvard Club annual meeting. No. IL West Twenty
sscond-st.. y. m.
James G. Blaine Club, xXIId Assembly District. foot
Of East Eighty fourth-st 8 p. m.
Twenty second Regiment Athletic Club games. armory.
p.
Protestant Half Orphan Asylur, opening, Manhattan
ave and onchundred. and fourth-st.j p. m.
Harrison Association. clubhouse, No. IL WoodonesI
Brooklyn, y.
Lecture by Marion Kcrner, Lenox Lyceum, o. m
Pigeon shooting match. Marion. N. ].
W. II. Maxwell's lecture, Cooper Union p. No.
Psi Epsilon Club, No. 33 West Fortysecond.st., even
ing.
Racing at Guttenburg. N. j., 2 D. m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-14
HE WAS ONLY HUNTING FOR A WIFE.

A stranger, Young and goCd-loOkng. was observed
for hours In tho main thoroughare Of Nyack on Wednes
day. holding in his hand picture and carefully scan
ming the face OF every woman that passed As tho
hours went by his features were marked with an ex-
preston Of disappointment, and finally he went to the
Young Mems Christian Association rooms and con-
fded in tho general secretary, George Dugan. From
there he went TO The Nyack Evening Journal ONCE
and also told his tale, which is as follows:
His NAME he said, was J. Wallace Case, and he
came from New Britain, Conn. From his home In
Connecticut he advertised few months ago in one OF
the New York papers for q wife, His advertisement
was read by a Nyack girl. who at once answered 1t
ard subsequently sent the young man her picture.
Since that time the couple had kept up cor
rcspondence, but had not yet met.
Mr. Case much pleased with Nyack as soon as
he reached there but he was little bashful about
searching out the young with whom he had cor
ro,ponded so he took out the picture which she mao
ent him and compared IL with rany women who passed
nv But the one for whom he was looking did not ap
near and he proceeded 10 inquire more apeclnCaliy,
The picture proved 10 lie that Of Miss Ella bar.
ret an auburn haired girl OF nineteen, who lives IN tne
cottage Of her father, an industrious ,tonemason III
permont ave Case is visiting al the cottage ana When
seen on the street his face Is radiant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-14

After cleaning the tank ne stepped out, and. IT Is
alleged the machinery set going Just as Feltman
returned to the tank to get something he had ior-
gotten. HIS cries caused the machinery to be soppeo
but he died in few minutes
The police have In custody Franklin Frazer.
negro. who Is suspected OF completely with Brazil
Morris in the killing Of Patrick Kelly at Parkviuo
three years ago. Morris is under arrest.
The Kings County Democrats propose to 90 In
body 900 strong to attend Mr.. Flowers inauguration
A verdict awarding the full amount Of s46o sued
for was handed down in the Supreme Court yesterday
in the suit of Charles H. Atwater, by his mother
against Ernest Roch, lawyer, who conducted pro
cecdngs TO get the share Of the boy in the estate OF
his grandfather who cut him of with 800 Instead
of contestng the will, a compromise was made, and
1878 was accepted OF this the lawyer paid $11O, but
refused to pay the remainder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-14
NETWORK CITY.

The Grand Jury has found two indictments on the
charge OF larceny against Julio Campo, who Is charged
with robbng the dead wife Of Charles H. Traitteur OF
articles worth $4,000. Campo Will be arralGncd for
pleading on Monday.
Professor Albert S. Bckmore will continue his
lectures at the American Museum Of Natural History
this morning at 10 80 O'Clock. His subject will DO
Flies and Grasshoppers."
A regular meeting Of the Republican Club OF the
IXth Assembly District will be held at its rooms, No.
1 Abingdon Square, Monday evening at O'CLOCK.
The New-York City Association Of Union cx-Pris
oners of War held regular meeting last night at the
armory of the list Regiment n. G. S. n. Y. the
reports OF the secretary and the treasurer were READ
and approved 1t was voted TO hold a dinner Decem-
Der o. the anniversary of the formation OF the society
The steamship Gaelic arrived at San Francisco on
Thursday with mails from China and Japan OF the
following dates: Shanghai, october II; Hong Kong,
October 81; Yokohama, october 20. They are duo
to arrive in New-York Tuesday morning. The next
mail for China and Japan will close at the efhce at
6 80 D. m. on November 20.
The Committee on Buildings Of the Board OF Educar
ton are still investigating the deviations from the
specifications in the contracts respecting Grammar
schools Nos IS, 81 and others. Various contractors
appeared before the committee yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-14
Jersey CITY.

TWO FOUND GUILTY AND TWO ACQUITTED.
The trial OF the election officers Of the Second Precinct
OF the WITH District ended last evening when the
jury rendered verdict Of guilty against two and
acquitted the two others. The two men convicted
we're Christian A. Hoderer and Patrick Boulger those
acquitted were W. +. Semons and III. G. Wincker AS
stated in The Tribune OF yesterday, the evidence pro-
duced by the state indicated that frauds had been COM
mitted in this precinct in the same manner that they
were in the precincts of the election officers who had
been convicted previously, by voting dead men. and men
from vacant lots empty factories, stables and by de-
beratcly depositing forty five "joker' ballots in the
box and then arranging that number OF names on the
poll and registry books.
The evidence against Iolderer and Boulger plain
and established their guilt beyound doubt. Siemons
only acted as an election officer after O'Clock In the
evening. lie served a substitute Stanton, the
fudge having been called away because OF Illness In his
family Wncker, Democratic inspector. asserted that
he only acted for portion Of the day and his state
men OF innocence Of any frauds was corroborated 10
the satisfaction Of the jury The conviction OF ioderer
and Boulger makes twenty whine found guilty out Of
thirty one election officers who have been tried for the
Democratic election conspiracy OF 1889. There are
thrtysix election officers yet to be tried.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-14
GATHERED ABOUT THE TOWN.


Tho animal convention Of the Sunday schools OF
Kings County will held Thursday, November 10,
at ST. Johns Methodist Episcopal Church. Bedford ave-
and Wilson-st.
Controller Jackson said yesterday that the city had
the money to pay for the site of the Waabout Market
IN. bonds having been sold last month. The money
ouh not be paid over until inst before the time limit
expired.
Mayor-elect Body has accepted an invitation to
dine with the Long Island Wheemen on SATURDAY
November 81.
Frederick Keller, County Auditor. was married on
Wednesday lie was widower with three children.
His bride Us Miss Lizzie Mauerer, ana she Is twenty
two years old.
The report OF the Supreme Court commission which
heard tile evidence for and against the petition OF
the Coney Island and Brooklyn Railroad Company u
extend It's line with the trolley electric system into
the city alongside Prospect Park will be filed on Mon
day. II Is understood that it grants the permission
asked with certain restrictions. An appeal VIII be
made, on the ground that two of the commissioners
were preiuclced In favor of the company.
The result Of the official in the Nineteenth
Ward shows the election Of William Carrck Rep),
Supervisor. by 81 plurality.
George Bennett twenty six years old, who is insane
from Illness jumped from the third-story front win
dow Of his fathers house, No. 344 Fourth-avc.. on
Thursday and escaped with slight injuries. Yestcr
day he made the same jump and fractured his skull.
lie will probably die.
Laurence Feltman, n Pole who employed In
A. b. Ansbacher's paint works, at No. 81 North
szEventh.st was killed yesterday morning In the
factory Feltman ordered to cleanse tank In
the bottom Of which network of wheels which
~evolved when the machinery was set In motion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-14
ELIZABETH

The Republicans of Elizabeth held their primaries
on Thursday night to nominate candidates for Alder
mon and School Commissioners. The following were
selected for Aldermen First Ward John ID. Barr; Sec
ond no nomination; Third, Oliver story; Fourth, Rob
ert Houston Fifth, Augustus G.. Pool: Sixth, Edward
B. Lawrence; seventh, Frederick Miller: Eighth,
Thomas Tlon Ninth, Albert Morhat: Tenth NJ w.
Halsey; Eleventh, William H. CorDin twelfth Thomas
marched after the primaries TO Grand Army Hall and
listened to stirring speeches from Mayor Rankin,
Alderman Mack AMI others,
L. B. Miller. superintendent Of the singer sewing
Machine Works, appeared at the Police Court yestcr-
day and preferred a complaint against Charles Con-
nell and Joseph liopock, two river thicyes who were
arrested the day previous by the Elizabeth police. SUI
perntendent Miller said the prisoners had stolen
lumber worth nearly $500 from tho conpany's pier
and had sold ii to men in the city, chiefly house
builders. The latter have promised to mako reStitu-
ton TO the company and Will not be prosecuted.
Conne aud IIOplock part Of gang Of river thieves
who for several months have been operating along
the Kills and Staten Island sound. CORNELL and Hop
lock waived hearing and were committed to walt
the action Of the Grand Jury.