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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-14
rNcrpEnrs op THE DAY.

Americans use 400, 600, 900 postal
cards a year
Grasshopper green is q new tint at
the milliner's.
A rat and a crab had Aght at Balti-
more few days ago.
A canVasser while in Washington,
Me, was surprised to Hnd six success
sive households in which no newspa-
pers were taken, and upon calling at
the next house asked the reason and
was informed that not Il member OF
the six families could either read OF
write.
Joe Sampson. an Indian of Washing
ton state was making hay when his
boy saw n panther spring on a young
fawn. He ran TO the house aud got n
rifle while his father watched the
game He came back in few min
utes and put bullet through the pam
theirs head, killing him instantly.
A newspaper correspondent who was
rebufFed with pointed discourtesy by a
prominent army officer in one of the
Washington departments, complained
TO the secretary of war who at once
sent for the officer reprimanded him
in the presence of the correspondent,
and then sent for the other correspon-
dents and asked them TO report to him
any discourtesy in future ON the part
Of his subsrdlnates.
Hugh Fay the Irish entertainer,
tells good story OF his adventure
with consumptivo friend at the Ar
kansas Hot Springs Fay himself was
much emaciated, but his unfortunat,
companion in misery was 80 attenu
nted that on receiving postotice or
der for $50 and being paid in silver
dollars he had to give Fay half of then
TO save his life, the task OF transport
ing them all being quite out of the
question.
That was strange accident by
which Johann Bednara, u manufacturer
OF fireworks In Pressburg, Hungary
recently lost his life. Several thou
sand rockets which were stored in hi
..ysss and which were loaded will
dynamite exploded, wreclsing tn
house completely. The body of Bed
narz was found beneath the ruins, II
left widow and twenty-five children
TO mourn his loss and continue tn
business of filling skyroclets will
dynamite.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-14
ROME or rAs oAoLERA.
IT Has Ragged In Dirty HindostAa for
Many Centuries.

Many Centuries.
''Asiatic cholera is epidemic In Hin
dostan only" says DR.. A. S. Gray. 1t
has ragged there for centuries and is
not visitation OF Providence but the
result Of the hot, damp climate and
filthy habits of the Hindoo race 1t is
carried through Asia by religionists
and into Europe and America by com
merce and immigration. Every three,
six, nine and twelve years there is a
vast turning out Of pilgrims to the
Juggernaut festivals, the twelve-year
period being the most important. IT
is estimated that at least 100000
people attend each Of the twelve-year
festivals, the most important gather
ings being at Arcot, Vellore, CoDjeye-
ram, Hurdwar and Juggernaut.
The disease moves from place 10
place slowly under the primitive com
mercial conditions of the Orient In
1927 It was at Hurdwar, in 1928 at
Herat, in 1881 at ST Petersburg, and
thence went to Hamburg, Bremen and
the British Isles. 1t got into Chicago
in 1889 having occupied five years in
coming hither from Hurdwar. 1t also
made its way into Chicago in 1854 and
again in 1860. This time the great
twelve-year festivals fell due in 1889,
and the plague then generated has
taken three years to get outside Of
Russia The rate OF travel thus far
was nearly the same as in the early
part Of the century, but the change in
commercial methods since then has
enabled the fell destroyer to proceed
more rapidly over the latter part OF its
course. Within month Of its appear
ance at BalSu on the Caspian, June q,
it had travelled to Mini Novgorod and
Moscow and reached St Petersburg a
few days later. Its course since then
is fresh in the popular mind and need
not here be stated.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-14

TOPEKA, KAN, Oct. 13.-The annual
report Of the Missouri Pacific railway
fled with the state board OF railroad
commissioners Is as follows;
Gross earnings sl4,079, 949,l opcrat-
ing expences $40, 254, 30S.s0, income
from operation $685., 6i0.32, income
from other sources s504, 407 40, total in
come 81, 1880, O9s.72, total deductions
from income s459, 1890, deficit $685.
053.5s, dividend of por cent. on com
mon stock s476, 32s50. AS the road did
not pay expenses last year the dividend
was paid out OF the surplus. The sur
plus OF the road according to the report
Is S3,517 ,024. 90.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-14

GHOST THAT DRIVES A PLow.
Strange ApPArition That Is Now PuzzlinE
Florida Farmers.


Florida Farmers.
A respectable farmer named Peter
sen, who owns a place few miles
from Fernandina, Fla, brings o
curious story Of ghost that haunu
his cornaeld and plows by moonlight
He says that he first noticed the
RppArition about month ago when
sitting up with sick child. He hap
pened to look out on the field about
the hour of midnight, aud to his
Rmazement he saw the figure OF man
guiding nm OK team over the ground.
The animals, man and pillow were all
Ms plain TO be.see as II IT had been
daylight, though the rest Of the field
was in comparative gloom.
Not knowing what to make OF this
singular sight he called his eldest son
20 go and see who the stranger was.
The boy went at once, and his father
watching him, was further amazed to
sec the lad walk right through tho
plow and man sit there was nothing
there. When the boy returned lie
declared that he had found nothing
anu hbuOuy IN inc Helu' MI ieltThcu
himself now resolved TO go, and did
30, but could see no trace OF the man
aud team, though on returning to the
room from which he had seen the sight
he found them as plain as before, The
man wAa dressed in the clothes OF a
laborer and wore large, broad
brimmed hat which completely con.
cealed his features.
He seemed intent on his work and
never raised his head, but would crack
the whip he carried over the back OF
the oxen, but without noise. Since
this time Mr.. Petersen says he has re-
peatedly seen the phantom plowman
and has called in neighbors to see IL
with him, though always on going
into the field nothing was TO be found.
The people about declare that the
figure is that of the farmer who owned
the place before Petersen bought It,
and who early one morning was found
dead in this field, and IL was thought
by his own hand.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-14
DUCKS AS CARRIERS. qGs
A Britiah omeer Advocates Training
Them for the Service.

A Britiah onieer Advocates Training
Them for the Service.
Major Allatt, Of the British army,
states that the Italians employ pigeons
very considerably in the Mediterranean
In connection with their ships of war
The French also use them regularly
and systematically in tho Mediter-
fanesn during their naval maneuvers.
This officer, however, is of the opinion
that II we are going TO use birds to fly
Bver water for naval purposes, ducks
would be better than pigeons, because
when duck gets tired he drops and
sitson the water until he is rested,
and then goes onRgain. Ducks. more
over, can fly by night, while pigeons
cannot Major Allatt thinks that sea-
gulls might be trained also for mes
sage-hearing purposes.
Major Allatt warns US against some
stories regarding long flights by
trained pigeons which have been put
forth on high authority. II was at
his suggestion that an apocryphal tale
Of pigeons sent out 10 and returning
from the Arctic regions, which he has
even imposed upon Yarrell, was ex-
plunged from the last edition OF that
writer's British BirdA" An equally
false account Of pigeon flying 1900
miles in America is.also extant.
Major Allatt believes the greatest
distance pigeons have flown OF which
we have any accurate record Is in the
races which have taken place two Oh
three times FROM Rome to belgium, 1
distance Of between 500 and 200 miles
But in every one Of these cAses very
large proportion Of the birds h4vs
been lost
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-14

An ingenious apparatus for ascertain
ing the depth Of rivers aud sTaeisar
streams has recently been successfully
tried on the Elbe. II consists OF a
curved arm, hinged at the upper ex-
tremity and Of a length sufficient for
the lower curved portion to trail on the
bed OF the stream. The greater the
depth OF the stream the more will the
arm be inclined and hence by suitable
recording mechanism the depth can be
automatically registered.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-14

There was a novel fight the other
day nenr Sunbury, Pa, between q rat
and big blowing viper snake. The
rat was bitten dozens OF times, whom
the piuclSy rodent finally sank It's sharp
teeth into the snakes neck back OF the
head and stuck there. The viper
writhed and squirmed for fifteen min
utes and then lay stilA. Il was dead.
'rt.., .-.,t also .-sor As.l
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-14

e. w. Howe, at one timo connected
with the freight department of the
Southern Pacific In Texas, lntterly tue
traffic manager of the Mississippi Val
ley system, has been appointed a rail-
way commissioner for the republic OF
Mexico, with very liberal salary.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-14

German born residents furnished s.7e
per cent Of the strength Of the Onion
army during the war Of the rebellion.
The English were represented by the
smallest percentage, sss, as against
s'ss FOR other foreigners not classified,
and i.SS Of unknown nativity.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-14

Gulf, Colorado ana Santa Fe-
noRTHBousD
Arrive Depart
Oklahoma Express ..,.. $3.50 q IN. $50 a IN.
Chicago and Kansas city 80. -
Thunderbolt......,..... b.uO p M GIN p IL
soUuInousD.
Mali '...........,''..... s.ss a m. s'boa m
Cleburne Accommoda'
Ction s....,, ........l0 iO2 p m lO'Vo y H.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-14

Trains in Russia run twenty-five
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-14

HoHTHHouND. Arrive Depart
chicago. 81 Louis and
Kansas City express. Goa N. 100 o. m
Chicago, 81 Louis and
Kansas City fast mall 7ii0 ?. m 7;s0p. IN.
soUIHBouHD
kpetin, san Antonio and
Houston fast mail...... s!45a m. p;Ooa IN
Austin, San Antonio and
Houston express......, 60 p. m ellOp N
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-14

TrinidAd and Denver Mail $50 p. m. $3.50 a. m.
Wichita Falls Express. .io9j q m bl5 p, IN.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-14

gnANscoNTININrAl pIvIaIoN.

Texas and Pacific trains NOS. and q the ~
Louis Cannon Bali, only stop NJ Texarkana
~ o. Junction. Atlanta Jefferson, Marshall
Iongview Junction, Big Sandy, Mineolz, wills
Point, Terrell, East Dallas, Dallas and Fort
Worth
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-14

Dublin, Comanehe and
DrownWood Mail.". a:So p m 100 p m
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-14

This the Great Track Trunk Line of the Continent ana
takes Won rovgb the great city of Buffalo, the sixth commercial
city Of the through the picturesque Mohawk Valley regard
mo which Rev T. Dewitt Talmage said in of his recent sermons:
be most beautiful sight witnessed in the Mohawk
Valley" For miles along the banks Of the Hudson River which
has been termed the beautiful of all the great rivers OF the
world and lands YOU the very center OF the Metropolis in the
vicinity hotels and within distance OF all
the principal points of interest.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-14
R.AI1.R DADS.
LOCAL Time TAeLEs.

Torna and Pacific Hallway.
RAsxSnoUHD, MA1n LIE
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-18
ROXBURY.

Thomas brothers, who arrived at New Milford, Monday morning, with car of Western horses, encountered a severe snow storm at Syracuse, N. Y., which detained them more than 24 hours. But they appear none the worse for the ex- perience.
 The heavy rain storm, Tuesday even- ing, necessitated the postponement of the literary and basket sociable until We'd nesday, when fair number gathered at the Congregational chapel. The lady's baskets, each containing lunch for two, were sold to the gentlemen at auction. So great was the demand that the supply of boxes and baskets was insufficient and the "wooden-nutmeg" method was re- sorted to. The latest bidder found him. self the possessor of an empty box whose outside appearance gave promise of abundance within. But the hungry man did not go without supper. The lit erary program. rendered after the lunch, was somewhat curtailed. Charles and Drew Sanford reproduced the 'Dwarf Oration." Prof Barrett read selections from Holmes and music and games con- cluded the entertainment.
 At Friday evenings progressive euchre party, given by Miss Fannie Burritt in honor of her sister, Mrs Henry Bradley of Washington, the hostess snd her hos ptable parents moved about among the guests, making every one feel at home. After refreshments, the party broke up in the small hours, feeling that the even- ing had been delightfully."- spent.
 A charming musicale was given, Mon day evening, at the home of Austin Bur ritt, by his daughters. There was vocal and instrumental music. Several Yale men were present, who insisted upon ad- ding few college songs to the program. The piano solos by Mrs Fogg and the singing of Misses Hill and Morris were especially pleasing.
 Mrs Albert Baldwin and Mrs Lyda Fogg, both of New Haven, spent Sunday in town.
 MyToH oueli,ioI seSclai udy aAtol Aio return from Vermont, suffered from the effects of exposure to which he was sub- jected by shipping cattle.
 Bruce Hodge and Mark Hatch, who have been ill, are making favorable prog ress toward recovery.
 Rev T. F. Ritchey of Yale divinity school, who has been supplying the Washington church during the absence of the pastor, Rev MT Turner, was for merly a classmate of MT FishbuIn in Yale seminary.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-18
MONROE.

In the Congregational church, next Sunday, at 10 45, w. H. Hall of the Con- necticut Sunday School Union will talk on matters connected with the Sunday school; at II 45, Sunday school; at l o'clock, preaching service, and at 30 a service of song and preaching.
 Miss Jessie A. Lewis has spent couple of weeks with friends in Bridgeport.
 Miss Flora Sears of West Haven, who has visited at F. D. Hollister's, has re- turned home.
 Mrs Henry Betts is dressmaking at Dr J. c. Stevens's.
 Albert Wheeler has received very fine box of oranges from the Florida grove of his brother John.
 George Osborne is moving into the house owned by Michael Curnane. K. l.. Smith has leased the whole farm.
 Mrs k. B. Curtiss is at William E. Gil- bert's.
 J. D. Beach and family have moved into the house owned by Charles McEw- en in the Center.
 Harmony Grange did not hold meet ing on the evening of March 10, on ac- count of the severe storm all those who were to take part on that evening, please come prepared at the next meeting, March 24.- Lecturer.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-18
BROOKFIELD.

Station Agent Bradley has rented the BoOraem place.
 Mir and Mrs A. II. Taylor have been in New York.
 Mrs Reuben Bailey died suddenly from heart failure, last week Thursday. h. tered in the family lot in Hawleyville cemetery, Saturday.
 Misses Mary and Maggie Collins at tended the graduation exercises of their brother Martin L. at Chickering hall, 10th.
 Mrs Andrew Northrop will, this week, break up her home at the Iron Works and move to her mothers home in RoX- bury, whose infirmities make it neces- sary. It was hoped that she would ac- cept the noble offer of Mrs J. c. North rop and Mrs Griffing of life deed of her old home. It is reported that, since duty calls her away, they have given her an equivalent in money.
 Mir Stiles of New Haven was in town, Friday, to test the new organ in St. Paul's. It was found satisfactory in ev- cry respect and accepted by the commit taa
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-18
F. l.. Sherwood and George Ferris have been in New York for poultry.
EkSTON.

Measles at F. NJ. Canfield's; one of the twin boys.
 T. B. Fulford of Bridgeport has been with L. H. Edwards for week, driving MT Edwards's fiue colt.
 Mrs w. F. Tomlinson and son have spent several days with Miss Hattie French.
 Rev Mir Mellican of New Haven preached an interesting discourse, Sun day afternoon, at the Congregational church. He will preach again on Sun day, 27th. No service, next Sunday.
 Monday, George s. Banks visited his nephew, Frank Johnson of New Canaan.
 Tuesday morning, while Edward Hill was delivering milk, his horses left him, colliding with a telegraph pole, mixing up his milk with the other contents of the wagon rather promiscuously, break ing his wagon and harness.
 Mrs Charles Morehouse, with Miss Frank Williams, visited at z. B. Will sons, Sunday.
 Telegraph men are putting down new poles and cutting down trees on the route between Moses Ogden's and East on Center.
 Miss E. A. Hall spends few days in New Haven with Misses Ogden.
 One of the men in the employ of the telegraph company met with painful accident, Monday. A pole fell, striking him on the head, causing, a bad scalp wound.
 Henry Osborn boards the employees of the telegraph company, eight of them.
 Mrs c. Sohn spent a week with Mrs Schuckart of New York city.
 J. E. Field has bought COWS of II. E. Logan.
 James Agur of Stratfield has trans ferred his bakery route through the cen ter to his nephew, Ira Griffen of Toil- some hill, who is to furnish his custom CTS on Mondays and Saturdays.
 Miss Alice Canfield is employed by MT Hadley, Long Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-18
WHITE HILLS.

H. A. Buckingham and wife were Sun- day guests at Shelton; MT and Mrs Ben nett French in Ansonia; Mr and Mrs Warren Hubbell in Tashua; Mrs Rich ard Amber and Miss Susie Beardsley at Long Hill.
 Burton Booth entertained friends from out of town, Sunday.
 Emory Futile and family have moved back to their place in Webb.
 Walter Goodman has commenced work for Wilkinson Bros.
 Miss Lena Hubbell visited Misses Car rie and Alice French, last week.
 One of our young men is soon to wed one of Shelton's fair daughters.
 John McCaughin visited his sister, Mrs Steven Hovey of Westville, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-18
ASPETUCK.

Mrs Moses Wakeman is gaining slow ly; Mr Wakeman is again quite feeble.
 Mir and Mrs Arthur Banks of South port have visited Miss Frances Thorp.
 A birthday surprise party was given Mrs Robert Scholley by young friends. Music and games were enjoyed by all. The party broke up in the small hours of the morning.
 George Ferris will move, April l, from the Sherwood place to the Comstock farm in North Wilton.
 Robert Scholley and Charles s. Alp bolt are doing carpenter work for Mrs Wilson Sherwood.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-18
SOUTHBURY.

Miss Alice Stiles has returned from a visit in Brooklyn.
 Miss Eva Blackman of New Haven is spending a few weeks in town.
 Mrs Stiles Belfield visits her brother in Lebanon, Penn.
 Miss Mary Monson is guest of Mrs David Hawley of Oxford.
 Charles Perry is home from school at Wilbraham, Mass.
 Several men from Woodbury are work ing at hoop poles at c. II. Osborn's.
 5. l.. Futile was in Ansonia, Monday.
 Several of the young people attended surprise given, Tuesday evening, to Harry Garfield in South Britain.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-18
STEVENSON.

Miss Morse, teacher at Riverside, vis- it's Miss Ella Bradley.
 Fred McEwen of Waterbury visits his parents.
 A goodly number dropped in at w. s. Bradley's house, on the evening of his 3lst marriage anniversary, to his com plete surprise. After getting our thoughts together, we bid them all well come and the evening was spent happily.
 Through the unity and harmony in our little church, with Mrs R. s. Hnman and good friends to lend their aid, the Gou- nod chorus club of Birmingham, with Dr George l.. Beardsley as leader, gave us 8 concert at the NJ. E. church, 1lth. We must say that Dr Beardsley's effort, the last four years, in getting together q company of B merry faces and excellent singers has proved successful. The young lady, Miss Miller, aided us and sold 35 tickets, far excelling expecta- tion,as we gave her 30. The young peo- pie raised $22 25 for our benefit (hurrah
  cert. A car was gotten from the ever obliging officers of the Housatonic at a reduced rate and 75 boarded it at Shell ton. At Stevenson, teams were in wait ing to convey the party to the church. Opening piece by the club. Miss Moore, a talented lady, gave some recitations that brought mirth to all. We would cheerfully pay our admission to hear her again. A spread was in waiting at the residence of MT Smith, prepared by the ladies of Stevenson. That over, the par ty departed for the ear with best wishes and good night. Total receipts, $5l 60; expenses, about $l4; net, $37 60.
 From what hear, my beloved friend will lose his life, I fear, if he does not stop going after those luscious fish and coming home with such results.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-18
PLUMTREES.

Mrs Mary Starr has been very sick with lung fever, but is thought to be i'm proving.
 Mrs Tuthill of Brooklyn is with her mother, Mrs Mary Starr.
 Miss Ida Wise of Brewster, N. Y., has been guest of Miss Annie Haines.
 II. B. Hodge is building an extensive greenhouse.
 Charles Grumman has enlarged and moved his carriage and wood house and intends moving his barn soon.
 A lively company of scholars from the Bethel High school called on Fred Weed of Stony Hill. Tuesday evening, anni- versary of his birthday. Refreshments were served and the party returned high- ly pleased.
 A gathering of young folks was pleas antly entertained at the home of Lewis Carley.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-18
EAST VILLAGE.

Miss Grace Clark, who has been con- fined to her bed with broken hip for two months, is now able to sit up at times. She gets along slowly, as her age is over 80.
 Mrs Eli Mallory is on the sick list; Dr Richardson attends.
 Rev A. J. Smith and family were here two days, this week.
 Some useful maps have been secured for the school by subscription, through the teacher, Miss Sinclair.
 Miss Nellie Stowe has visited at David Blackman's.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-18
WOLF PITS.

Mrs Bennett Wildman is very sick with a complication of diseases.
 Mrs Daniel Brown is home, after a vis- it of six weeks in New York.
 D. G. Woods new wind mill succumb- ed to the gale of Saturday; the wind bent the shaft.
 W. F. Hoyt lost COW; it got cast in the stable.
 Alfred Frisco, who bought the Dare place, is doing large business in buy ing calves and butchering them for Dan bury market.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-18
HATTERTOWN.

George w. Turney left home, Sunday, in company with Mrs Mary K. Hodge, a respectable and wealthy Danbury lady and, Wednesday, had not returned. He left no instructions to any one to care for his stock, milk his cows and look after his household affairs Che is at present liv- ing alone) during his absence. Married, l4th, at the brides home in Danbury, George w. Turney to Mrs Mary E. Hodge, Rev James Vincent officiating.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-18
SOUTHVILLE.

A company of p neighbors and friends met at the home of G. W. Northrop, last Friday evening and the time passed very pleasantly. The cottage lecture will be held there, next Tuesday evening.
 Mrs l. WixOn is very sick; Dr Will Hams attends her.
 Miss Edith Roswell, after four weeks vacation, will return to her school, next Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-18

A posse of officers, which includes Sheriff Austin of Wallingford, Sheriff Hayes of Stepney and Sheriff Glover and Constables Blackman and Drew of this town, have been securing the country for miles around in search of criminal nam- ed Russell, alias Warner, who is wanted very badly in Wallingford for some sel- ious offense, just what the officers decline tO state
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-18

The creamery at Newtown station will continue to run after April l. The terms will be 1-4c. off for six months and l-2c. off six months. The creamery will wash the cans. The railroad announces that the Creamery will be run, even if but 10 cans are supplied and they already feel sure of 25