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a Big Mortgage.

GREENynLE, Pa, Jan. ga mortgage
for three million dollars in favor Of the
Central Trust Company, Of New York,
was fled to-day in this county against
the Pittsburgh, shenanRo y Lake Erie
railroad.
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Special Dtpa.eh to the AiegigeHer.
WASHINGTON, d. o., Jan. 5.-P. Tot
ten, vice R. f. Siryer resigned, has been
appointed postmaster at Powellton, Fay
attp pnuntV
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Thirtv r.,..n. rnl..,

LONDON, Jan. ga d patch to the
InHei from Vienna sta es that 80 per-
sons we're killed oulrii ht by the explo-
sion that occurred in he Trinity coal
Pol sh town, osiau, on Saturday, Iasts
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shtr RodIs. pI.co,,r.d.

LONDON, Jan "a later dispatch from
Vienna says that sixty bodies OF victims
OF the explosion have already been re-.
covered from the coal pit,
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EMMA ABB07T'S DEATH.
The Great American sonestress
a Victim of Pneumonia.
PATHETIC DEATH-BED SCENE.
II Am Not Afraid to Die" and "Sry
Next Song Will. be in Heaven"
Among Her Last words...A
Singular Incident.

! MINNEAPOLIS, MIEN., Jan. 5.-Col,
John 7. West has received telegram
stating that Emma Abbott died at Salt
Lake City at 7:4O this morning. The
body will be embalmed and sent to
Chicago. Her father, Seth Abbott, who
lives here, will go to Chicago.
A later dispatch from Salt Lake Oity
says: The great American prima donna
died Of pneumonia. She was taken III
on Wednesday night, but persisted IN
going on the stage and sang her part n
Erminie, Notwithstanding her phybi-
clans advised her not to. On New
Years day she was taken alarminRly
Ill and conference OF physicians Wss
ordered. From that time she has grown
worse until this morning, when she died.
DEATH BID SCENE.
The scene at the death bed was a
pathetic one. Thegreat singer ives con-
scious almost to the last moment, de-
spite the fact that opia!es had been sd.
ministered. Her last words on earth
we're: II am not afraid TO die.o There
were present at the bedside Alice
Ellerton, Miss Nellie franklin, Mis-
Vernon, Mr.. Pratt, her manager,
Mr.. and Mrs. Michelena, Miss AMMAN.
dale, OF the company, and Dr.. Pinkarton.
The body was embalmed and enclosed
in q handsome casket and will 20 from
here TO Denver, thence to Chicago and
thence to Gloucester, Mass, where her
husband is buried. Her will provides
for that disposition Of her remains.
Miss Abbott confidently expected TO
die, and told her physician on New
Years day that her next song would be
sung in Heaven. Since that date she
has sunk rapidly, and although her
manager has telegraphed all over the
country that she was going 10 get well,
she never wavered in her belief Of ulti-
mate death. Two weeks ago she
the Albany Hotel, at Dem
yer, for the room In which her husband
died. A singular coincidence connected
With the affair is that she died on the
Of her husbands death. A
short burial service was held this after
noon at the hotel by Rev. DR.. McNiece,
Of the Presbyterian Church. The body
left for the east at 10 o'clock tonight.
A Chicago dispatch says: At noon
to-day Mrs. L. Abbott Clark, sister Of
Emma Abbott, received the following
telegram:
SALT LAKE Cry, UrAH, Jan. 5.
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sA1r LAKE CRY, UTAH, Jan, s.

9A14E 1IhINH SITI VIAHl lNHu1 Q
Mics Abbott died at 7:4O O'Clock this
morning. | leave tonight with the
body for Chicago. Do you wish me to
arrange to have her buried at Glouces-
ter, Mass, with Mr.. Wetherell. That
was Eer desire. We are all in great
grief aud extend to you all our heartfelt
sympathy. Answer quick.
CHARLES H. PRATT.
Mr.. Pratt is the manager of the Emma
Abbott Opera Company, and it is the
members Of the company to whom he
refers as in grief over her death. Eugene
]. Wetherell, the husband OF Miss Alb.
bott, died in Denver two wears ago.
The Newtown bee., 1891-07-03
A New Era in Dentistry.

For years, there has been a very gen.
eral desire ON the part of dental practi-
TONERS, as well as their patients, for a
medicinal agent which would enable
them to extract teeth painlessly, without
recourse to such general anasthetics as
chloroform, ether or gas. Dozens of
preparations have been tried. A few
have been found to partially accomplish
the desired result, but most of them
have proved utterly worthless and have
been discarded. We are happy to chron-
icle the fact, however, that DIR j. S. Carr
oil, one of Bridgeport's oldest and most
successful dentists, a practitioner of 25
years experience, has succeeded in pro-
ducing the very remedy that has been so
long sought and which has been used by
him constantly for the past Is months
with the most marked success and has,
in his practice, almost superseded the use
of gas, to which it is far superior. Dr.
Cairoli's remedy is liquid, few drops
Of which are injected into the gum
around tooth, which can then be ex-
tracted without pain. TO those people
whose dread of being rendered uncon-
scious is almost as great as the dread OF
death (and there are hundreds of such in
every community the doctors anasthet-
ic is perfect boon. There are no con
stitational after effects, as with cocaine
on the contrary, the mouth heals much
more readily and ia more quickly i'm 2
condition for artificial dentures. Unable
to give his personal attention to this con
stantly increasing branch Of his business
DR. Carroll has secured the services of Dl
w. Il. Van YORK, who has for more thar
a year devoted his entire time to the use
of the anasthetic in various towns il
New York, New Jersey, Delaware anc
Pennsylvania with the most fatterine
success, patients frequently coming 2;
miles to have single tooth extracted By
this painless method.
The Newtown bee., 1891-07-03
Town Hall, Newtown, Saturday Even
ing, July l I.


School entertainment by pupils of Mid
die district, assisted by pupils from North
Center, Sandy Hook, Pohtatuck, Wal
nut Tree Hill and Zoar districts. The
program:
"Welcome."
"Last Day." recitation.
"Queen OF May, march and song by 20 child
rem.
Temperance recitations and song by II boys.
Tell-Tale-Pantomime aud dialogue by 8
girls.
Recitations,-"Two Short Speeches" "Jack-
In-The-P ulpit'-"The Three Rules" and num-
Der exercise.
Pantomime, "Playing Doctor"
Song.
Gymnastics, by class OF II girls
Recitation.
Tableau, Family Flour
Patriotic Observation-Disclosures OF Bunker HILL"
Introducing songs-"ShaIl Israel Putnam Be
Forgot and "Sword of Bunker HnI.'
"Each Days Duties by seven girls.
Recitation, s'Be Polite"
Motion song-''The Violets."
Recitation, sour Flag"
Pantomime, "Too Hot"
Acting charade, keystone" in 8 Acts.
Tableau-Arch representing 10 original col
onies.
Recitation.
Pantomime, ga Peddler's Visit to q Family
in the Country"
Visitors From Story Land "Little Red Rid
ing Hood" 'tLittle Silver HAIR" slack, The
Giant Killer cinderella" and "Little DO
Peep"
Organ Solo.
Tableau, "Liberty and Her Handmaidens."
Tableau, "Our Sleeping Beauties" guarded
by angels.
Prot c. S. Platt will preside at the organ.
Admission 10c. Doors open at 80. Cur.
tain rises at O'Clock.
The Newtown bee., 1891-07-03
SOUTH BRITAIN.

Dogs killed nine sheep for Bennett
Stiles, last week.
d. M. Mitchell and family visited
friends in Washington, last week.
Dennis Maloney had a fine two-year-
old heifer break its leg, last week.
A friend from New Haven is with c..
T. Downes.
Mrs Oliver and daughter of Bethel are
with Mrs divers mother, Mrs George
Seeley.
The wedding of Walter L. Mitchell of
this place to Miss Swift of New Haven.
which occurred in New Haven, last week
Tuesday, was very quiet but pleasant
affair, only relatives and intimate friends
being present. We shall be glad to well
come them here, as we understand that
they are to spend the Summer with his
father, G.. L. Mitchell.
The wooden factory, after rest of
more than six months, has commenced
work again.
The Newtown bee., 1891-07-03
ROXBURY.

The community was startled, last week
by the sudden death of Joseph Booth,
caused by an accident at the inclined
railroad at the Mine Hill stone quarry.
He slipped and fell across the track and
was run over by heavily loaded car of
stone. He was bright young man, be-
loved by many acquaintance and his
death is sad affiiction. His funeral was
held, the next day and his remains were
laid at rest in the Center cemetery, Mr.
Nelson of the Methodist church .officiat-
ing.
The Methodist society are planning for
festival in the Town hall ON the Fourth.
Bernie Squire carries the mail between
the village and station, beginning July 4.
Mr. and Mrs Searles and son visit Mrs
Harriet LeavenwoTth.
Rev Mr. Fishburn will enter upon his
duties as pastor of the Congregational
church, July 1. He will make his home
with DR. Pons.
Everett Hurlburt is spending the Sum-
mer vacation at his home and will enter
Yale scientific school in September.
Mrs C. Sanford has spent a week in
Bridgeport.
Daisy Hill finished her school in North
district, last Friday, and had an enjoy
able picnic in the afternoon.
Mrs Lloyd of Brooklyn has rented the
Seward hotel at the station for the Sum-
mer and expects full house.
c. N. Hodge and N. Mower spent Sum-
day at Lake Waramaug.
Daniel M. Gillett, 70, gashed his leg
with razor, last week and died 30 hours
later.
The Newtown bee., 1891-07-03
WHITE HILLS.

John Mclaughlin and Miss Mary
Westville.
Misses Susie Beardsley and Libbie
Hurd have been in New Haven.
Capt Eli D. Beardsley attended the
first anniversary of the Methodist church
in Shelton, Sunday.
At the school meeting, Beach Shelton
was elected committee, Bennett French
clerk.
Emory Tuttle is home, helping get
hay.
Styles johnson finished haying, last
week.
John Mclaughlin lost fat hog, last
week.
Miss Alice NJ. French has been engag-
ed to teach the French district school an
other year.
HMrs FL. A.Buckingham furnished flow
ers for the church, Sunday.
Jarvey Williams suffers with nervous
prostration; DR. Loomis attends.
Mrs Jessie Gerard goes to Sackets' Har-
Dor, Lake Ontario and Lake George for
July. Her many friends hope that she
will come back restored to health and
strength.
N. D. Potter is building an addition to
his barn.
Friends from Stratford visited Walter
Hubbell, Sunday.
Miss Phebe Beard of Long Hill is with
her grandfather, n. B. Nichols.
Charles Coler and family of Ansonia
Summer at Highland Lawn.
Mr. McKinney's sermon, Sunday, was
one of unusual excellence. Subject
ssThe legacy of Christ to believers; MY
peace [ give unto you.'
Mrs George Botsford is spending :
week at Sound View.
Mr. and Mrs Plumb Barto are visiting
friends here.
Will Bryant spent Sunday with his sis
ter, Mrs Gerard.
A genuine surprise party was giver
Misses Shelton, Tuesday evening. A
collation. was served and good time en-
joyed by all.
Daniel Shelton is out with a span O.
handsome iron grays.
Miss Sadie Shelton will spend tn,
Fourth with Miss Annie Brooks.
Mrs Samantha johnson has finished
haying; w. G. Hubbell has been doins
the work.
We are pleased to learn that Grandson
Hubbell has SO far recovered as to be
able to resume work.
Philip Jones is grading rye.
Mrs Martha Brooks is visiting friends
III New Haven.
Mrs Will johnson is entertaining hel
sister and friends from New York.
The Newtown bee., 1891-07-03
HUNTINGTON.

There will be a celebration of the Holy
Communion by Rev DIR Samuel Hart of
Trinity college, Hartford, in st. Paul's
church, July 5, at IL.
Mr. Hooper has begun painting the
Episcopal church. Over 1000 pounds of
material have been obtained.
Mrs Selma Wakelee is with her niece,
Mrs F. w. Wooster.
The families of Arson Smith and Mich
olas Wakelee will spend next week in a
cottage near Smiths hotel, Milford.
Carpenter Blakesley is helping S. By
ron Brownson and sons repair the Allis
barn, putting in new stills, etc.
Tuesday evening, our quiet street was
given musical treat, as the Ansonia d.
vision S. Of T. drove in to visit the local
division. The room was decorated with
field flowers.
Miss Minnie Farrar of Palatka, Fla, is
spending few days here on her way to
Massachusetts.
Daniel j. Shelton runs two meat wag-
ons daily and sometimes three. Mr. Cur
fiss also drives through here twice week
~ and another man is talking Of putting
on team.
All Of w. s. Hooper's hay was secur
ed in two days by d.. Shelton.
Smith Wheeler is putting front fence
on the John Smith place, Carpenter
Thompson doing the work.
Fl. /. BroWnson has shingled his vel
low barn.
Rev Samuel Hart, D. D., a learned di-
vine and professor at Trinity college,
Hartford, will preach at st Paups church,
Sunday, July s.. The morning service
will be at II o'clock and the Holy Com
munion will be celebrated.
The Newtown bee., 1891-07-03
THE SECULAR PULPIT.
The Sermon.

The words of my text, beloved, are
wise old philosopher whose name was
Socrates:
The end of life is to be like God.
| The old Puritan fathers used to be
taught that the chief end of man was to
glorify God. They believed it and their
noble lives show how strong a hold the
truth had of their souls. We, of later
generation, do not see much of our end
for life in such course of action. The
end of life for us is expressed in the ia
miliar phrases, sect rich, " "Become IA
NOUS, ;" SNAKE money" There is wide
separation between the two ideas. We
look at material things, we count success
or failure in dollars OF cents and make
the end of all mundane existence an un-
seemly scramble for things which, in
themselves, are almost worthless. The
fathers put emphasis on spiritual things.
1t was not a question of how much a
man had, but of how much he was.
Character was the standard by which
men were to be judged and notany lesser
thing. Now, with the light of the CEN
turtles beating down upon human life,
which will appear the nobler end of liv-
ing. Most certainly not that which de-
ponds on fortuitious circumstances, but
rather that which is gained by inward,
notoutward struggle.
The words of Socrates are full of mean
ing, 1.-THE end of life is to be like Cod
That is, what difference does it make to
you whether you live in brown stone
front or an humble cottage whose only
charm is it's climbing roses? The great
question is, Are you growing Godlike?
Does the horizon of your life take in
bit of the heavenly land? Are you cult
waiting the spiritual part of your nature?
A man may live and die like a beast.
The great thought of all his existence
may be, what shall / eat; and, where
shall find bestial pleasures? But what
a life for man with a soul to live Shall
we, who are endowed with powers which
permit us to enjoy the flowers of the gar
den, the beauty of the rose and the fra
GRANGE of the violet, wallow in the mire
with the swine? glitch your wagon to
star" says Emerson. And there is no
star which will so lift you up as the star
of Bethlehem. Have then, beloved, this
as one of the aims of your life, to be like
God on earth, that you may be with Him
in Heaven.
The Newtown bee., 1891-07-03

Circulars are out for the opening of the
national Prohibition park at Staten Is
land, July 4, also program for the sea-
son. DR. Charles F. Deems will preside.
Bishop John F.Hurst of the ME. church
and Prof Samuel Dickie will deliver ad-
dresses. Zalmon S. Peck expects to at
tend the opening on theFourth and doubt
less number from Newtown will visit
the park during the season. The con-
venience of access and interesting pro-
gram of exercises will attract many. The
object is to make this park an education
al headquarters for temperance and gen.
eral reforms, as Chautauqua and Ocean
Grove are for church work.
The Newtown bee., 1891-07-03
SHELTON.

st James Episcopal church, Birming
ham, was we'll filled, Tuesday, June 80
at the services in commemoration of the
150th anniversary of the founding of the
parish and the unwilling of a memorial
tablet to Rev DR. Richard Mansfield, rec.
tor of the parish for p consecutive years.
. 174S-lS20. A long procession of clergy
came in two by two, Bishop Williams
following, the large choir singing sOn-
ward, Christian Soldiers" The beauti-
full stained glass windows, the white flow
ers in the chancel, the great chandelier
ablaze with gas, the center piece back of
the chancel draped with white curtain
edged with ivy, the crowd of priests in
their white robes made very impressive
scene. The opening service was read by
DR. Brainard, a former rector of the par
ish. A grandson of DR. Mansfield read a
portion, as well as others. Rev DR. Ed
wards Beardsley of st Thomas, New Ha-
ven, delivered very interesting dis
course, giving history of the parish
during the pastorate of DR. Mansfield.
During the singing of hymn, Edward
n. Shelton unveiled the handsome brass
tablet. The bishop made short address
in his usual happy manner. While the
collection was being taken, Mr. Pearce
sang the tenor solo, 81 Heard the Voice
of Jesus Say" beautifully. Indeed all
the singing throughout the service was
very fine. AT the close of the exercises,
the great doors were opened, the clergy
again went down in procession, the rec
tor carrying the great aims basin and
the choir singing. The clergy and in
vited guests were at l 30 o'clock served
with luncheon, the tables being loaded
with everything one could wish for in
the way of edibles; a great profusion of
all kinds of meats, salads, cakes, fruits,
ice cream, etc. Many fine speeches were
made and the occasion will be long re-
as very successful and en-
ioyable one.
L. V. B. Hubbard and wife have re-
turned improved by their vacation.
Max Wolfe is able to be out, having
had an abscess removed by DR. Shelton.
S. Il. Palmer and F. w. Simonson are
the commissioners on the estate of G. z.
Nettleton.
S. G. Brakeman attended the banquet
of the Army and Navy club at Fenwick
hall.
d. N. Clarke was in New York, Tues
day, on business.
The degree of A. NJ. was conferred on
DR. G.. A. Shelton at the Yale commence
ment.
w. G. Lee has new bicycle, bought
of G. S. Scranton.
J. HI. Beard is collecting the borough
tax.
Rev j. G. Dtmars was in town, Tues
day.
The Newtown bee., 1891-07-03
BRIDGEWATER.

Willard Dubois and two daughters are
guests of Mrs E. r. Allen.
Smith Beers and G. A. Lyon from DAN
bury visited their parents, Sunday week.
Mr. Beers's mother, Mrs Chauncey Beers,
is in poor health.
Mrs James Orr is recovering from
grip.
Mr. and Mrs w. w. Welton spent SUM-
day in Litchfield.
Mrs Hiram Highly entertains friends.
Mrs Hotchkiss from South NorWalk
has been with her mother, Mrs C. H. es
sup.
Mrs McEslin is able to visit her daugh.
ter in New Milford.
Mr. and Mrs A. H. Gillett attended the
funeral of an uncle, Daniel Gillett, in
Roxbury, June ~.
DR. Griswold of New Milford was called
to Reuben Warmers recently to attend a,
sick child.
Mrs w. w. Welton entertains her sis.
ter.
Lady guests are entertained at the rec
tory.
Fred Gillett is home from Bridgeport.
Mr. and Mrs A. W. Randall are expect
ed at his fathers, this week.
Master Fred Boland from Danbury is
with his cousin, Mrs G. N. Hatch.
The ice cream parlors are well patron
lied and promise to be success.
Farmers have commenced haying in
earnest. Heavy crops are the exception.
Harrie Gillett, Connie Pulls and
George Kyle are expected home, the
Fourth.
The Newtown bee., 1891-07-03

The trouting season, just closed. has
not been as good as is usual in the num-
erous clear streams for which our State
is famous, partly because of the drought.
Representative Mower of Roxbury has a
bill before the Legislature to lengthen
the lawful season to angle for the speckl-
ed beauties. Our trouting season is
shorter than that in sister States and it is
said that the change would not work
harm to the supply of trout, as it does
not inter ere with their season for spawn
ing,
The Newtown bee., 1891-07-03

At the shoot of Sandy Hook gun club,
last week, the following score was made,
at 10 singles, 10 straightways and five
pairs:
Up. Blackman, 01l1Oo10O1 .01 l0I010Ol -101 JOG
M.BTeuill IL 10 OLA
JIM. Blackman,
OOl10l1l1l- 001 00o0ll1- 90 IL 10 1111-1s
= Graham, 010o11o0I 1l00O0o0l0 90 -001l-12
,Sslln Schumacher
O0O0lIO011 lO0Ol1 10000 90 j o. 10 -0Oll-11
The club will hold special shoot, July
a, at m, when one event will be 20
targets for silver cup by the members.
There will also be other events open to
any one.
The Newtown bee., 1891-07-03

Among the arrivals at the Grand Cen
trail for the past week are these for the
Summer: Mrs E. X. O'Connor, Miss o.
Conner, Paris, France; Thomas III. o.
Conner, Miss A. O'Connor, John A. o.
Conner, Il. d. O'Connor, New York :;
John McAleenan, New York; Harry A.
McAleenan and wife, Ella McAleenan,
Josie McAleenan, Mary McAleenan, Fa-
rok Fullan, Sadie Fullan, ELAN A. Nc
Aleenan, New York; Mrs ABB. Pearson,
New York; Misses Margaret and Adele
S. Pearson, Newark, NJ.
The Newtown bee., 1891-07-03
WOLF PITS.

f. Wildman's baby died, Monday June
20 and was buried in New Fairfield.
Joshua Hoyt is sick with intermittent
fever, but is little better.
VIII johnson has entertained his moth
er from Bridgeport; also Mrs Johnsone
brother.
f. Morgan has entertained his son and
family from Brooklyn.
Mrs Browns son and friends from New
York have been with her.
The Newtown bee., 1891-07-03
PLUMTREES.

Mother Goose was great addition to
the closing exercises Of the school, Miss
Nellie d. Geer teacher, last Friday.
Mrs Henry Patchen has entertained a
sister from Stamford.
Miss Mary Hodge has returned from
Philadelphia.
Mrs Elmer Cole of Watson Creek, N.
T., is visiting here.
IL. M. Osborne of Bridgeport has Wis
tied here.
Miss Aggie Tomlinson has returned
from weeks visit at Watson Creek, N.
Y.
Mr and Mrs Lewelyn Barnum of New
York are guests of Charles Grammar.
Born, June 20, daughter to Mr. and
Mrs Hoffman.
The Newtown bee., 1891-07-03
HATTERToWN.

Miss Matte Fischer visits relatives in
Bridgeport.
Mrs Henry Pratt and son arrived here
for the Summer, last week Thursday,
much to the JOY of I'll. A., who has been
keeping bachelors hall for few weeks.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Fillow, Mrs Winton
and Miss p. Taylor Of Danbury spent
Sunday with Mrs Briscoe.
Mrs Charles Benedict has visited DrC
A. Benedict in Bridgeport.
Mrs William Fischer has spent several
days with her sister, Mrs Stephen Parks,
Trumbull.
The Newtown bee., 1891-07-03

Mr. and Mrs Benjamin L. Davis and
Robert A. Green of Montreal, who have
been guests at Bonnibrook, have return
ed home.
Mr. and Mrs p. Ell. Chatfield, with their
NIECE Miss May II Morgan of Bridgeport,
have gone for visit to Elizabeth, Craw-
ford and Morristown, N. j.
The Newtown bee., 1891-07-03
Jerome Nichols is continued school
committee in Huntingdon district.

Mine Host Leonard is gathering his
Summer guests at Dicks hotel, but has
not the full quota on hand yet; more are
expected about the 10th. He reports
Louis Sargent, wife and two children,
Edward Sargent and family, Mr. and Mrs
Tuttle and family, Frank L. Bigelow,
family and sister from New Haven; N.
M. Beach and sons Herman K and Fred
erick N. from Bridgeport; A. Heartt and
wife, G. G. Corson and wife from New
York; Mrs Arthur G. Littlefield and son
from Rochester, n. Y.
The Newtown bee., 1891-07-03
STEVENSON.

Half Way River chose Charles Sher-
man committee and j. B. Downs clerk.
Mrs Stiles Loveland nearly had seri-
GUS accident. A ladder slipped when
she was on the top of it and she fell to
the barn floor, spraining one wrist, with
a large bump on the head. Had it not
been for the hay on the floor, II might
have been worse.
Miss Lena Sherman visits Miss Rose
Dillon; also New Haven friends.
Miss Peck is at William Jordan's.