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The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

A county Prohibition conference will be held at Danbury on the 18th. The purpose of this conference is to call to- gether the town committees, Prohibition club officers and local workers to lay out the plan of campaign for 1892; also to complete the list of delegates to the Pro- hibition national convention ill June, 1892. State Chairman A. B. Lincoln, Secretary Rev $. B. Forbes, Treasurer L. w. Bartlett are expected to attend the conference and Hon NJ. V. B. Bennett, the famous Kansas campaigner and or ganiZer. This conference will occupy morning and afternoon sessions and it is proposed to hold public mass meeting in the evening.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11
Charles H. Beers.

The announcement of the death of Mir Beers, which occurred on Saturday, has carried pang of sorrow to many hearts. He lived to the ripe age of 7S years. His last illness, which was of the nature cf pneumonia, was of short duration, but e had not been quite as we'll as usual fer several months and had been out of doors very little since the first of January.
 About two years ago, he relinquished the care of his farm, as he felt the infirm- ities of age creeping on and, since that time, though having suffered several at tacks of illness, has led quiet and easy life, surrounded by children and grand children who loved and revered him. His nature was a genial and kindly one, with a disposition singularly sweet and lov- able, but so quiet and unobtrusive was his character that he was thoroughly ap- preciated only by those nearest and dear est to him. He was a kind husband and an indulgent father and, as a neighbor and a member of the community, few men have a better record. He was a humble and sincere Christian and, for many years, regular scommunicant of Trinity church.
 Mir Beers was the son of Ebenezer Beers and the third of six sons, two only of whom are still living, James B. of Brooklyn and Horace of Brookfield John, the eldest brother, died in August, 1888, at his home near Botsford depot. David H., who lived near the old home stead on Botsford hill, died in 1871 and M. Botsford, q physician of much repute, died in Michigan about l2 years since.
 MT Beers married Mary E. Glover in 1886. She was the daughter of Silas N. and Nancy A. Glover. Mrs Abel B. Prindle is the only surviving member of this family. Mir Beers had three child ren: Silas N., who died in May, 1873, leaving widow and one child, Susan l.. :; Daniel G. aud Mary E., now Mrs Fred erick T. Beehler. His wife died in Sep tember, 1882. Their entire married life was passed on Mile hill, about 9 years in the house now owned and occupied by Charles Beardsley and the remaining years in the house in which he died.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11
Don't Paint too Early in the
 Spring.
DO late in the Fall

Don't paint too late in the Fall. Don't paint over wet or damp sur face.
 Don't put on the second coat until the first is dry.
 Don't put on thick coat of paint. Don't buy paint because tits cheap. Don't try to mix your own paints. Don't buy paint that has water or benzine in it.
 Don't use any but pure Linseed Oil paint.
 There is a good reason for every one of these "Don'ts," and we will give them to you if you will call upon oul agent, who will also give you colo, card, or you can send your address te ''Chilton Paints," New York or Boston and we will send you colors by mail. Chiffon Paint Co.,, New York or Bos- ton.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

A Gloucester fishing smack, trawling in 1879 for cod and hake some 80 miles off No Mans Land, encountered peculiar fish, which proved to be an entirely new species. Its many golden yellow spots and stripes had gained for it the name of leopard fish among the sailors, which was soon discarded for tile fish, from the final syllables of it's scientific name, loph- olatilus. The fish was well received in New York's Fulton market, but, in March and April, 1882, the ocean where they fed was covered with shoals of these tile fish dead and dying, the number being estimated at several hundred millions and their weight at over Il billion pounds. No tile fish have since been found on the old grounds and Richard Rathbun, writing in the March Century, ascribes their disappearance to severe storms just about that time, which agitated the in- shore waters so that a colder stream from the Arctic current was forced over and upon their grounds.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11
NUMBER Il.

Danbury has had highway robber ar- rested who fairly rivals the train robbers of the woody West. Twice was George P. Platt, driver for the Atlantic 6 Pacif- ic Tea Co.,, robbed near the Bethel reser- voir, but Saturday, after Platt had made his collections and turned homeward, Natha iel Jones, clerk in the tea store, hid himself and gun in Platt's covered wagon. Platt was held up for the third time, but Jones held up the robber in turn, who proved to be David Avery, an employe discharged by the tea company. Avery, who is but 20, was bound and taken to Danbury, where he confessed that Bert Spooner, IS, and Byron Hop kins, IF, were his accomplices and all three are now under arrest.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11
BLOOMFIELD.

Frederick Hatch, who has been an in- valid for 20 years and one of the town 3, poor, died, Saturday morning. He was buried, Sunday afternoon, in the Central cemetery.
 Rev E. l.. Whitcome and Town Clerk Beers have been on business trip to New York.
 Jerome Phelan & Co.,, Bridgeport painters, have contracted the work on the Ferris mansion at the Iron Works.
 Miss Lillian Hull opened the West Iron Works school, Monday.
 MT Hendrickson has moved his barn to the road, taking the basement away.
 Mrs George Totams entertained Miss Edna Merritt from Danbury, over Sun- day.
 Dan Warehouse Is working in Litch- field on a job for M. Beach & Son.
 Mrs D. H. Briggs is on the sick list.
 Two hounds belonging to Charles Glow CT of Newtown strayed to Brookfield, Monday night. A Swede cared for them until Mir Glover was notified and claimed property.
 Fred Northrop will move his family to Waterbury soon.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

lou 6 Go. knew MT Jonas's financial ina bility and bought the oil in their own name. ''They used the certificates as collateral for their own benefit and Jon- ass relation to them was purely ficti- tious. 1t was never agreed or intended that he should buy this oil, or do any thing more than cover his margins 5 Such contract, by New York laws, which govern it's construction, is wag- ering contract and, therefore, void.
 The sale of all the oil, August P, 1887, was illegal, as Mir Gregory got rattled in MT Gately's absence, and sold without due notice to either MT Jonas or Elon of the time and place of such an absolute and unconditional sale. A proper de- mand was made that they replace the oil. ''They refused to replace the oil or to do anything by way of reparation for their wrongful act.'' The oil sold Au- gust P at 6l 5-S and, September 13, was 75.
 Gregory, Ballou $ Co.,, by this illegal sale, broke the Jonas contract, of which ElOn was guaranCor, dlscharglng Elon from all liability upon his collateral un- dertakings. Elon's subsequent oral promise to MT Ballou is entitled to no consideration.
 The storage charges of $5256 % are not supported by vouchers or receipts and are not itemized. "Mr Jonas be- lieves that these charges were in excess of the National Transit Co.'S rates and the large amounts charged would seem to warrant that belief" There are no specific contracts of Elon to pay storage charges, or to guarantee their payment. Elons estate is entitled to an offset compound interest was charged, which neither Elon nor MT Jonas agreed to pay.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

The auroral display, Sunday evening between and s o'clock, has been de- scribed as follows: For some distance above the horizon, the light was diffused and had the appearance of very bright electric light reflection. From this mass of glow, shafts sprang up, converging to the zenith. They were varied in color and intensity and were visible nearly an hour and half. Two shafts of very brilliant green shone brightly for some time. Green and white were the only colors observed.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11
Good Looks.

Good looks are more than skin deep, de. pending npon Il healthy condition of nll the vital organs If the liver be inactive, you have bilious look, if your stomach be dis. ordered you have a dyspeptic look and if your kidneys be affected you have pinch ed look. Secure good health and you will have good looks. Electric Bittcrs is the great alterativeIand tonic; acts directly on these vital organs. Cures pimples, blotches, boils and gives good complexion. Sold at E. F. Hawley's drug store, 50c. per bottle.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Theron k. Platt, than whom no more thorough farmer lives in Newtown, sells his milk to the creamery at Reading. He says that his COWS have returned him for their yearly milk production $75 apiece, and that the price paid for the milk ex- ceeds that paid at the Newtown depot. He never has any trouble with it and the pay is sure.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

W. Bassett at the Hook for four years, exects to open shop for himself in the old building, once q blacksmith shop, near the brook on West street. MT Sheehan has worked at his trade in Brookfield and Danbury and merits his share of patronage.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

The deep conviction has been growing upon thinking people more and more of power in the modern life, to-day, lies in it's appeal to mans sense of the beauti- ful and his social instincts Rev Thom- as Dixon, Jr, in Frank Leslie's.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Rev pr Noah Porter, 1ale's 11th pres ident, died, last Friday, 80 years old. He was a native of Pennington and be- gan his pastorate with New Milford's Congregational church in 1887, before the Housatonic road was built.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

For general farming, it is not profit able to cultivate land for a consecutive
 term of years. Clayey soils become too compact from lack of vegetable matter and, in the absence of this necessary sub- stance, fertilizers fail to do what they otherwise would.-[ Rural New Yorker.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

The public vii. await with interest the findings of the commissi me IS on the Elon Booth estate. Some of the amounts are so large that the law will allow of an ap- peal to higher court, if the commission ers' decision is not satisfactory.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Prof Roberts of Cornell claims that warm water at very low expense saved him IA per cent. of the food fed to his dairy COW. John Boyd of Chicago says it increased his cows milk flow 9 per cent. to warm her up to blood heat. Prof Shelton of the State agricultural college says it saves l2 per cent. of the food to warm the water for his COWS. H. c. Adams, superintendent Wisconsin insti- tute, says that in his experience it has increased the flow at least 25 per cent. per COW.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

B. H. Peet is suffering with hard cold.
 The time for the commissioners to re- ceive claims against the estate of l.. B. Booth has been extended 20 days from the 7th of March. The hearing on the claim of the EIon Booth estate of $l3, ,50O against the L. B. Booth estate has been postponed to March 26.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Here was one great secret of Christ's calmuess amid the strife. He pondered 30 years on the old Testament before he began to create the New Testament. Ever he was carrying the disciples back to what God had done before. "Huve ye not readT' is his constant question. In- quirieS concerning tine Sabbath, concern ing marriage, concerning the resurrect- ion were solved for bim by taking them back into the light of the Old Testament. His worst temptations were repelled by shafts drawn from this quiver. The Old Testament can no more be counted out of our life than out of Chri>t's life. No longer authoritative as a body of laws, it is forever priceless as q revelation of God in human history Rev Dr Faunce.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Harlow Benedict has been cutting his seasons ice, this week. Better late than never, Harlow, and it is so comforta ble, too, to cut ice when the blue birds and robins are singing.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

It may be considered peculiar fact, but the tax payer of foreign name is in the big majority in Danbury. The list shows that six out of every nine names are foreign or of foreign extraction. While the foreign element may be num- ericalIy ahead, the native element hold the most property and pay the larger sums.-[ Danbury News Saunterer.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Between 90 and 60 were in attendance at the first Friday evening Lenten service at Trinity, last week. Services will be held Friday evenings at 30, Rev MT Linsley proposing to give series of talks on the parables of our Lord. Those selected for his first talk were those of the mustard seed and of the leaven. He covered the ground thoroughly and drew many instructive points from the subjects in hand,
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Walter Glover's cattle, brought in, last week, were de-horned cattle, the first car of such cattle brought to town. It is new custom at the West to saw off the horns of cattle, as they are safer to handle and will pack closer in the car
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Ex-Town Clerk c. H. Peck was em- ployed on the Housatonic road, 40 years ago and says that Norman Tongue, who was lately burned out of home and LeGrand Fairchild are local survivors of the builders of the Housatonic road, over 50 years ago. MT Peck gives an in- teresting description of the building of the line, on which large force of car penters were employed. After grading, mud sill was laid, long stick of tim Der laid under the ties parallel with the rail. It was back-aching work for some years clearing out the dirt above this mud sill, to put in plank when part of it had decayed, or to wedge up the track when it had settled. Track repairers then had to work considerably on their knees. The upper part of the ties were notched out to hold the wooden rail, faced with iron strips, on which the cars ran. This rail was about six inches square and, between the mud sill, the notehed ties and the rail, there was enough wood work to keep quite force of carpenters busy. But it shows how recent the days of railroad, telegraph, electrical appliances, etc., which drove out the stage coach, turnpike, fireplace, tallow dip. spinning wheel and home spun, that men are still living who were old enough to help build the first rail- road of this section.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

wager between two Sandy Hook youths on the recent prize fight in New Orleans results in a wheelbarrow ride for the winner from Sandy Hook bridge to the New England depot. The trip is soon to be taken, the loser being motive power.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Frederick F. Johnson, besides his studies at Trinity, has taken the services at St. James, Hartford, during Lent on Wednesday afternoons and Friday even ings.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

If the Columbian Exposition were to be open on Sundays, all of it's exhibitors and it's attendants, it's gate keepers and money changers and special policemen and chair rollers, and the great host of workers of all sorts in it's varied depart ments, would have to keep at work seven days in the week, to begin with. There were more than 5000 of these in the Philadelphia Exposition. The number at Chicago will be far greater than this. Then there must be an extra force on the street railways, and steam railways, and in connection with every sort of public and private conveyance, to bring the visitors to and from the Exposition. And SO there must be tens of thousands of men and women kept at work, whether they would or not; for in such case it would inevitably cost laborer his place to refuse to do what under the circum- stances must be done; and, as to there being Sunday force for all this, as dis tinct from the week day workers, the suggestion is too absurd for serious con- sideration; the thing is an absolute inn ossibility.-[SundayS School Times.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

John Whitehead of Hopewell carries the milk of Theron Platt, Horace Platt and others to the amount of 15 cans to the Bedding creamery, every day, for 10 cents can.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

The entertainments of Sandy Hook dramatic club, given February 24 and 25 at Gloyer's hall, netted about $70; ajust- ly merited success.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Mrs Sarah E. Sherman is great suf- ferer from asthma and has not been able to have her clothes off for IS months to lie down. She now has day and night nurse.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

The saloon to-day appeals first to mans sense of the beautiful. In crowded ,dingy tenement roosts, the soul cries in vain for anything to satisfy this divine aspi- ration. The saloon on the corner hastens to meet this want of mans inmost inmor- tai being. In flashing crystalline glass, polished wood, hammered brass, beauti- full frescoes, brilliant lights, warmth and cheer, he is bidden welcome. It is amaZ- ing how much money is spent to make beautiful, cheerful and attractive the sa- looms in the lowest districts of the city. The common people appreciate this ap- peal with even more intensity than those in more favored districts. Man is d child of God. The royal blood flows in his veins, find him where you will. This response to the beautiful is born in the blood. A glance at the bar rooms of the great hotels of the city will convince the most skeptiCal that the saloon of to-day spares no pains or expense in catering to the finer tastes of it's patrons Rev Thomas Dixon,J ,Jr, ill Frank Leslie's.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Miss Nettie Harrington has returned to the Academy, after several weeks ab- sence caring for Mrs l.. 4. Bcardsley, who has recovered from grip.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Van Hayes has the cellar staked out for handsome new residence opposite Barney Kilbride's, who has given him building lot.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

At the annual meeting of the woman's missionary society held in the lecture room of the Congregational church, last Friday at ? 30 p m, Mrs s. w. Delzell was chosen president, Mrs Polly Taylor vice president, Mrs A. c. Moore secre- tary and treasurer; $I5 year is donat- ed to foreign missions and $l0 to home work.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Mrs Richardson, ST, returned to her Massachusetts home, Monday, after sey- eral months with her son, the doctor of Sandy Hook
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

The total number of men serving in the Union army during the war of the Rebel lion is put at 2,20O,0OO by A. B. Cassel- man in the Century and of the Rebels at 100000 He agrees with Grant that the number of Rebels engaged in any battle was constantly belittled.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

George Ruffies has been welding his paint brush at Warner, Taylor & Cur tis's and the interior is bright and fresh for Spring.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Landlord Taylor is out with new road cart and expects to try the mettle of his trotter as soon as the Danbury track is in shape for race.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Daniel Botsford has been with his brother-in-law, Landlord Taylor of San- dy Hook hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Mapping district, last Friday and will begin again, the first Monday in April.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Robert McBath has taken a vacation from Charles Beers's, going home for a few days.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Mrs James G. Blaine, Jr, testified in her divorce case that one.smagazine offer ed her $500 for an article on Marriage and divorce
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Rose, Sunday, 18th, as Father Loftus will be at St. Stephens, Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Sandy Hook Magazine club will hold their monthly meeting, Tuesday evening, 18th, at Glover's hall.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Michael Falls, who is selling tickets on his farm in Dodgingtown, has sold al- ready almost 700. He is trying to sell 1900 in all.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Mrs c. s. Platt and Agnes were called to Adams, Mass, Saturday, by the death of Mrs Stetson, Mrs Platt's aunt.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11
ROXBURY.

RUHBURY.
 Selectman Thomas is out with a new horse purchased of Vincent Weaver. Mir Weaver lives just over the line between RoXbury and Washington in the latter town. He is in with his second load, this Winter. He has sold 15 in this town, which speaks well for his honest deal- ings and low prices.
 Bruce Hodge is able to go out of doors after many weeks of sickness and fever.
 O'Dell < Barnes are to arrive with a cal of oxen, the l2th. There are num- Der oJ pairs for safe here, owned by far mers.
 Apples are selling slowly at $l per barrel, the principal buyer being our popular merchant, G. w. Hurlburt. He makes weekly trips to New Haven with all kinds of farm produce.
 Sunday evening, we were fortunate enough to witness the grand display of aurora boreais. It was the most won- derful that we have yet seen. The heavens above were of the most intense blue, the moon of unusual brightness, the stars seemed larger than ever, while in the north were dark, heavy banks of clouds from which the lights played up, first in the western part, then in the east :; then again the clouds would part and the whole background of sky would light in- to one mass of brilliancy that would flash almost into the middle of the heavens, while an occasional meteor would shoot toward the bank of clouds and disappear in the fireworks beyond. The lights were at times of greenSh white. again of blue tinge, then a pale yellowish glow, but never red. One was reminded of some grand spectacular play with the curtain just drawn, show ing wonderland in all it's splendor, brightness and color.
 Samuel Garrison and mother have moved into the house vacated by James Spargo.
 R. l.. s. Warner has been on trip to New York; also to his sons in Winsted.
 Mrs A. D. Burritt is visiting her daughter, Mrs Charles Beers of New town.
 Mrs Leroy Warner. who has been d nurse in the Keeley inebriate institute at White Plains, N. Y., for some time, is home on d vacation.
 Mrs Lemon is visiting relatives in Bridgeport.
 The May Flower mission circle held their annual meeting in the Congrega- tional church, Sunday evening
 Miss E. Treat of Bridgewater spent Sunday at Charles Sanford's.
 William Barnes and two men from An sonia are making repairs and shingling buildings at George Barnes's.
 Miss H. Sniffen closed the Winter term of her school. Saturday.
 A horse belonging to Charles Boards ley was suffocated in large snow bank, last week Tuesday.
 Born, March 2, a daughter to MT and Mrs George Hinckley.
 Mrs Hodgson-B Burnett, who has sail ed for New York, presided at the open ing of the new premises in Drury Lane, London, for the Printers Devils Club reading room, presented by herself as a memorial to her deceased son. A circu- lar from Mrs Burnett was distributed among the 75 boys belonging to the club, urging them to lead good lives and make the best use of their brains, hearts and hands.
 Our local politicians are making active ar. engagements for the next campaign. They ordered a box of Dr Bulls Cough Syrup, and feel confident and happy. Price for a bottle, only 9 cents.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11
BERKSHIRE.

Patsy Shea drives a nice two-year-old colt and has added new road cart to his outfit.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Painter Mckenzie has frightened up the interior of the Sandy Hook saloon of F. Campbell.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Mrs Oliver Wolcott is to occupy the rooms at Mrs N. B. Glover's left by Mrs Anna Fairchild.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Miss Sarah Betts of Woodbury is vi iting Dr R. N. Betts of the Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Nothing is made by trying to grow farm crops of any kind in orchards [Cultivator.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

I shall know the loved who have gone before And joyfully sweet will the meeting be, When over the riYer-the peaceful river
 The angel of Death shall carry me.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Mrs James Partridge has a Chinese primrose plant, with over 80 blossoms also double nasturtion.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Mrs Henry Becker has been confined to the house with hard cold.
The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11

Miss Mary Blake has potted daisy with 9 buds.