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81, 1892. Although there were reported to
be "a. 728 members in good standing. and

81, 1892. Although there were reported TO
be 81. 1928 members in good standing. and
June, 1891. the quarterly report received by
this administrator within one month after
assuming command showed only so. 879
members in good standing with IL, 1913 menu
bers suspended. The report for the qua,-
ter ending Dec. 81. 1890. showed 53, SIG mem
bers in good standing and 5,7h6 members
suspended. while the report Tor the CORE
spending quarter in 1891 shows 30. 807 mem
bers in good standing aud 1850 members
suspended. 1t 10 especially noticeable that
the larger divisions are, as a rule, the ones
that show the least improvements; in fact.
many of them show a loss.
"Of the divisions reporting over $500
members in good standing at the end OF tho
first quarter of 1891. Ohio. Illinois. Indiana
and loWa show losses ranging from 80 to IL
per centum. while Pennsylvania. Massa-
ohusetts, Kansas md New York show gains
vary ing from five to Ii per centum. The
number mustered into the order during the
last three quarters OF 1891 and the first
quarter of 1892 was %, 959, yet during the
period the actual membership in good
standing was decreased 1.433. During that
period 81, 965 members were suspended, To-
633 reinstated and l FOG dropped.
Like my predecessors l am unable to
reach any satisfactory conclusion rs to the
cause of this lack OF growth. The princi-
pies of our order are tho most noble and
unselfsh that can be conceived: our men,
bership. I think it can be said without any
tlattery or ~self-conceit, includes the flower
o fthe young men OF our Countrywide blue
blood Of the Republic-beoause there flows
in their veins the loyal blood of the heroes
who preserved our union. Gan it be posi-
BILE that sufficient care IL not exercised in
the examination Of applicants, and that we
admit to membership those who do not ap-
prsciate the privilege, who do not realize
that in being mustered into our order and
in taking the obligation of membership
they enlist in the noble work which we are
banded together to carry on,I and that in
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of which record can be found. The
Ninth annual o~ncampment appropriated
$500 to aid in the erection Of n suitable
monument to Past Commander-in-Chief
Arnold. TIL same amount was Rppropri-
ated by the last enoampment, and rs the
Pennsylvania division has made no request
for the payment of the amount. though an
amount has been raised sufficient to COM.
plete tho memorial. the commander-in-
chief recommends that tho same sum be
again appropriated this year for the same
purpose.
Referring to the Sons of Veterans guards.
tho commandments says:
1.-The action OF the last encampment in
creating = military rank to be known as the
Sons of Veterans guards" and directing
tho appointment of a commandment and ad-
visory board to organize and establish tho
same and to report to this encampment was
4 very important event in the history Of
our order. aud the report to be presented
by those officers will detail fully the work
that has been accomplished. In consider
ing this subject certain facts must not be
lost sight OF. The committee having in
the evils that might follow hasty action.
devoted considerable time to the careful
preparation of the details Of organizing
this new branch in our order. and as u le-
suit tho official circular giving the par
t~iculars for the formation OF companies,
etc.,, WAB nov l6Su0u uuttl tuo lAJt6E pRfb Oh
October. They also labored under the dis
advantages arising from the uncertainty as
to whether the military rank would be con-
tinued by this ~encampment. there being a
very general feeling throughout the o der
that it might be 80 modified by subsequent
legislation that the expenditure of time aud
money by those who had joined the mill.
tnry raEk would be virtually lost.
1.-THE departure from the old customs and
methods coming at the same time as the
changes in the titles of camp officers made
it difficult TO conves to the order at large q
correct understanding of the exact situa-
ton and of the objects sought to be accom-
plished, and those who were originally op-
posed to the movement az we'll as those who
were DESTROYS of preserving the use of the
military titles of oil officers appear to have
made common cause, not only within tho
order, bat through the medium of nowspa-
per articles for the purpose OF increasing
ths misunderstanding II magnifying the
uncertainty. Notwithstanding these diff
cultiss substantial progress has been made,
and, considering that tho military rank has
had but a few months Of trial, the results
have been very satisfactory. Although it
ia quite possible that the Sons of Veterans
guards will not accomplish all that va desire
In strengthening our order. and although ii
will undoubtedly be also necessary to make
changes in our ritual, from all the informa-
ton that l have been able to Obtain ! am
satisfied that the organization Of the Sons
Of Veterans guards has proven Of benefit to
Shs order.
II therefore recommend that the military
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LADIE AID SOCIETY.

1t Formally Organizes and Appoints Nsc-
sssary Committees.
The officers and members OF the Ladies'
Aid society only held ons session ysster-
day. in the forenoon, at G. A. r. hall.
After tho formal organization Commuters
we're appointed and thon an adjournment
was taken till to-day. The officers present
we're: .
Prssidsnt-Mrs. ]. 8. Mason, Medina.
Ohio.
Becrstary-Miss Josephine Mulholland,
Bloomington, I'll. ~
Treasurer-Miss Ellen J. Mason, Medina,
Ohio. ,.
Chaplain n chief-Mrs. A. p. Davis.
Pittsbure, Pa.
Mustering of1csr-Miss Sophia J. NOEL
vain, 81. Louis, Mo.
OF the five members of the council. Miss
Minnie Parker. Columbus. Ohio. WAS the
only one present.
In tho afternoon the visiting ladies were
taken out to the East Helena smelter. 10
q large majority of the visitors the trip Il
the smelter was quite = treat. while every
one enjoyed the rest at Childs' ranch and
the luncheon.
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Roster Of Officers.

The officers of the Sons of Veterans Ma
tional encampment present here are:
Commander-in- chief-Bartow s. Weeks
Of New York.
Senior vice commander-Harry s. Fuller
Wisconsin.
Junior vice Communications. A. Book
walter. Indiana.
Adiutant Reneral-Raphael Tobias. New
York. II.
Quartermaster-J. v. B. Clarkson, New
York. @
Inspector Reneral-Henry Frazee, Ohio.
Surgeon general-Frank M. Gisr. Miohi-
gan. -,r" o.
Judge advocate Qeneral-R. Shaw Van,
Iowa.
Chap,ain-GeorQe W. Pollit. New Jersey.
Commandant of military rank-GeorRs
H. Hurlburt, Illinois.
Committee on military rank-E. FL. Mich
am, Minnesota; H. W. Vessels, Connect.
cut; II. 3. BaRuley. West Virginia. n.
Counoil-in-ohief-Is aao Cutler, Illinois
W. A. Stevens, Massachusetts,.
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blanks at this Office
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I STORY OF THE YEAR.
GERS Of the Sons Of Veterans Tell
Of the Work Of Twelve
Months.
B Report Of uommander-in- Chief
Weeks Both Interesting
and Important.
the Visitors Having i Pleasant Time
Parade this Afternoon u Camp
Fire Tonight

he Sons Of Veterans yesterday improved
ucqunintances made the day before, and
addition made q number Of new ones.
~ have accepted In the spirit In which
vas given the fro sdom Of the city, and
! result there ii \ oomplsss fratsrniza-
d between visitors and residents. The
n,er are all pleasantly quArtsfed - tbs
tsls, while those who prefer have secured
ommodations in tho resident portions
the city. Many Of the visitors find they
not strangers hers, beoauss there are
among them who have not had their
nd shaken by a former playmate or asso-
lie. The local sons SEQ to il that the Wis
rs who are not engaged in the work Of
} order are pleasantly entertained, and
bre will be few objects of interest the Wis
~ will not have . chance to see before
81 leave Helena.
Yesterday the commandevy-in-chi / hold
0 sessions. morning and afternoon. Each
them was devoted TO hearing the reports
officers and receiving resolutions, and
ese, without action, were referred to the
|oper committees. The oounoil-in-
lief, whose duty it is to look after the
kancial affairs of the order, also held 4
ssion. It will be several days before they
III be ready to report.
IAN Adjournment was taken at five p. ID
u this morning in order to give the COM
|ittees time to look over and report upon
y subjects referred to them. In the even
g there was a military band concert at
10 Broadwater. whioh attracted not only =
|rRs part of the visitors, but also a great
any Helena people. q .,~"''
There will be but one session OF the com
andery-in-chief to-day. and that in the
In the afternoon tho parade will
Ike place. and this evening il the time SGT
,r tho campfire.
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REPO RTs OF OFFICERS.

|ommander-in-Chief Weeks Tells What
the Order Is Doing. m
1t was just 10 O'Clock yesterday morning
then Commander-in-Chief Barlow S.
Weeks called the encampment to order.
he hrst business was the report of officers.
Chief Weeks. in his report.
Efter referring to a number of decisions
bndered during his term. says that only
court martial proceedings have been
eoeived by him. a much less number than
|ere acted upon by any previous admins
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+. o. o. r., Attention!

I. O.. o. r., Attention!
1t il earnestly hoped that every member
of Queen City Lodge No. a., !. o. O. f..
will report at the hall to-day "Wednesday
at 12:45 y. M. for the purpose of participant
ing in the Sons of Veterans parade.
+. TEuTENBERa, M. G.
o. G. KIRKwoLp, r. Sec'y.
The Newtown bee., 1892-09-02

mans house nor eats a meals vittles there; for she says she won't be behold en to the deacon for anything-an' I'm sure he'd begretch it to her if she did.
 The last time I see Jennie, to have any talk with her, she told me that if there was one woman on earth that she envied more than she did any other, it was Clara.
 s'If it weren't for my children" said she, "I'd be tempted to leave my hus- band and go to teachin' again"
 Poor Jennie, she has chosen a stormy path an it's too late to turn back now.
 Now, girls, don't turn up your noses at my story because there's no tender love passages in it an it don't ''end good" It's a sketch from real life, an I'm sorry to say, there's a-many more such cases in the country, which claims to be one of the most civilized nations in the world. In savage an half civilized na- tions, women are looked upon-an' rais- ed, too-as merchantable commodities. They are sold to the man who will pay the biggest price for 'em an have no voice whatever in the matter. But here, in these United States, there's plenty of ways for women to earn their own twin an not be beholden to anybody; an there's no need of any girl marvin for a home. Whatever you do, girls, don't marry for riches; for when you marry 8 man that you don't love, because he is rich, or because he can give you a home, you are sellin' yourselves into slavery.
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DANBURY.

Dr Vile has been entertaining Prof Porter of St Louis, Mo.
 Thomas and Michael Dunlavey brutal ly abused their mother and tried to pour whiskey down her throat. They are re- ported intoxicated. One was arrested and discharged, the other escaped.
 Rev Dr Simmons of the Methodist church has returned from his vacation, looking little Drowned.
 It is reported that drummer got his deserts. the other day, for trying to make the acquaintance of a young wife on the street near the Wooster house. She, ungloved, slapped his face and fi- nally laid him out on the sidewalk. Then she walked along, while the young dude sneaked out of sight.
 Mrs Charles Elwell died suddenly, last week, at her residence on Rowan street.
 Ethel Wheeler, who died, 100 years and 20 days old, attributed his health and longevity to activity, hard work. He apparently lived natural life, mod crate, temperate, honest with himself, not abusing his constitution and gener- ally cheerful. He died natural, peaceful death. It is said he never had been addicted to stimulants of any kind. Young men who regard life as worth living and sound health desirable should make a note of this case.
 George Williams, an original son of Bethel, now of Hartford, has visited Mrs David F. Nichols. The first Mrs Nich- ols was sister of Mr Williams.
 Sam Harris gave one of his character istic openings. There is but one Sam Harris.
 A little son of John Mclean, while playing about the house, got box of nerve and liver pills, used as medicine by the family and ate the whole. He was taken violently ill,went into spasms and died in a short time. Physicians a1- lege that the pills contained strychnine.
 Several Danbury people attended the funeral of the late John Deacon of Wa terbury. Mrs Deacon is native of this city and has many friends here.
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FAIRFIELD.

Delegates to the Republican State con- vention: Attorney H. N. Wakeman, w. K. Purdy, Judge w. B. Glover, Attorney John l.. Warehouse.
 Officers of the local board of the Co., operative Building Bank of New York :: E. W. s. Pickett, president; James O.. Bulkley, vice president; M. V. Wood- ward, secretary and treasurer; J. D.. Toomey, Jr, attorney; w. F. Northrop, c. O. Jelliff, J. D. Toomey, ST, apprais- CTS.
 The funeral of Mrs Mary Bennett was largely attended at her late residence on Thursday, August Is, Rev MT Child rendering the sad service. Upon the casket rested pair of sago palms and beautiful pillow, with the inscription 'Grandma," stood upon pedestal at the head. Mrs Bennett was daughter of the late Hezekiah and Rhoda Bennett and widow of the late Dea Charles Bennett. She was SC years of age and a lady of estimable character, great friend of children, her sympathetic nature never turning the needy, whether deserving or otherwise, from her door.
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NEWTOWN, CONN, BEE.
 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER g, Isp2.
 RCULATION. JANUARY 1, 1882, ,t...................... -6l LAST WEEK ................ ......... 240
A Plaster of Patience.

At times when the world seems to go all con
 trary
 And feel the need of some comforting
 cheer, l take the advice of my neighbor, Miss Mary {; Iris, "Put on n plaster of paticnce,my dear. :" You know how one feels when the back be-
 gins aching, So glad if a quick healing plaster is near; And so when there's fear that the heart may
 be breaking, Just "Put on 8 plaster of patience, ,my desr." If Bridget should tell you that she must be
 leaving,
 Or guests unexpected to day should appear Or, worse, if you fearithat your friends are de-
 ceiving,
 Then"Put on plaster of atience, ,my dear" For all the aches and the pains of each sor- There's nothing that equals this remedy
 queer; And so, If you'd like to be better tomorrow, Just t"Put on a plaster of patience, my dear" If ever the world seems to go all contrary, And you feel the need of some comforting
 cheer, Just take the advice of my neighbor, Miss
 Mary
 And"Put on plaster of patience,my dear" T Maria B III Hagen in Good Housekeeping.
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STEPNEY.

Andrew Curtis is grading around his public roads, which is a great improve ment to them, but more so, if some of the larger stones were thrown one side.
 George Smith from New York has wis., ited his aunt, Mrs Betsey Tonkins.
 Mrs Mary Benjamin of Bridgeport has visited her brother, Levi Downs.
 Mrs Delbert Hubbell has exchanged her organ for Shoninger.
 Lower Stepney school house looks finely in it's new coat of paint and is now ready for school.
 Miss Jennie Downs and cousin, Miss Nina Benjamin, have been at the sea shore.
 Miss Clarice I. Clingan returned to New York, 18th, from her two-weeks' vacation, spending the first at the Cats kills with friends and the other with her mother and sister at Stepney. George H. Cllngan of New Haven also spent Sunday with his mother.
 Mrs Aaron Bennett is very much im- proved and is able to be out of doors. Her granddaughter, Miss Florence Bennett of New York, is spending her vacation with her.
 Master Willie Downes has returned home from Bethel.
 Miss Florence Bennett has become an expert stenographer and typewritist through the instructions of Francis Don- ohue.
 Miss Ida Mallette has been at Sharon Springs.
 Semi-annual convention of Fairfield county W. c. T. U., Thursday, 18th. Rev J. H. James will speak on scientific temperance instruction in the schools in the afternoon and give all illustrated talk at the children's meeting at p m. Gold medal contest in the evening.
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The sure perquiSite of happiness is do- ing. Nearly every difficulty vanishes when one begins to do. We puzzle our selves about theories of religion, but when we begin to act religious this very acting puts the theory out of our minds. The very core of religious fanaticism. whether it be in the medicine lodge of the savage, among the fetish makers of the East, or in the cathedrals of Europe and America, is the dwelling in doctrine instead of doing for those about us. The curse, canker, rust and blight of the re- ligious life have been that we theorized instead of practicing and that we antag- onized those who differed from us as to our theories. The modern teaching is to seek harmony rather than discord. When you find yourself alongside of another human being, settle it in your mind that you will study the correspondencies, the agreements, the amenities, rather than the antagonisms and differences between you two. The whole code of good man. ners, not to say Christian behavior, is found in this one recept.
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A Husbands Neglect.

On a quiet evening in August, Carl Browne sat reading one of the dailies. His tired wife was trying to pacify her six-months-old baby, who was just re- covering from severe illness. She had her evening duties to attend to and was trying to work and attend the baby at the same time. Finally she appealed to her husband.
 "Carl, I am sorry to disturb you, but won't you please take Freddy while finish my work?'
 No answer came. So engrossed was MT Browne with his reading that he did not notice the tired, pleading voice of his wife until she had repeated her quest ion.
 ssWhat under the sun do you want"' he at length responded. "l am just reading an interesting article and I wish ute to read. Seems as if every time sit down it's Carl, take Freddie minute.' Pm tired of it."
 Poor Ida! Cross looks and harsh words had changed the ighthearted, sunny faced wife of two years into sad, weary woman. Few were her pleasures; but she still loved handsome Carl and grieved over his harshness.
 .sI'll never ask him again to mind Freddie" she thought bitterly. ''Can it be that he is tired of me already? Dear me, how thin am!'' pausing before the mirror. II am indeed changed-al- most shadow of what was two years ago.
 Carl Browne did not intend to be harsh; :; he imagined he was rather kind to his wife, as well as attentive to the baby. He did not notice Ida's tired, worn look, nor the absence of the bright, sunny smile.
 .Well," said Carl, half an hour later, II must see Joe Wells; promised to help him fix up his books. Won't be gone long-back in all hour" And care lessly kissing his wife and child, he sauntered off in excellent spirits intent on his own pleasure.
 Little Freddy was now sleeping sound ly and Ida improved her time in mending and sewing on buttons. Nine o'clock, ten, then eleven and Carl did not return. Arranging everything for the night, the wearied mother sought her couch.
 About twelve o'clock, knock at the door awakened her.
 ssIs that you, Carl r
 ..Yes,'' replied the tardy husband. ssSome of the boys came round and coax ed me to go up to Will Dudley's room; ; so I vent
 ssWhat were you doing there P
 ssPlaying cards and did not realize how time passed. Forgive me this time, little woman-won't do so any more. 7
 s.Of course, I'll forgive you; but wish you would not associate with such com panions.'
 ..Oh, they are all right. Now good night; it's late and want to get of ear ly in the morning
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BRIDGEPORT.

Mrs Jane c. Johnson of this city died Ut the residence of her daughter, Mrs Il. A. Haugh, Birmingham, Friday, August I9, after an illness of only two days. Although in failing health for some time, the immediate cause of death was hemorrhage of the stomach. Her funer- al occurred on Monday, 22d, at her late residence, Bridgeport, Rev Dr ". W. Clark rendering the service. Mrs John- son was adopted daughter of the late Capt Luzon w. Clark of this city and widow of the late David $. Johnson, late of Bedding. She leaves three chil- dren to mourn her loss, Frank c. John son of Bridgeport, Mrs H. A. Haugh of Birmingham and Mrs W. Osborn of Vir- ginia and two sisters, Mrs James Burton and Mrs Stephen French of Stepney Depot.
 The executive committee of the Con- necticut State underCakers' association met in New Haven, Wednesday,, 17th and voted to hold the annual meeting in New Haven on Wednesday, September 2l, 1892.
 It is now rumored that McMahon & Wren are seeking for the famous Hills homestead at Savin Rock, New Haven, whose owner has just died. | Shelton Stevenson and Miss Pauline Swords of Norwalk, whose engagement has been announced, will be married in November.
 Speaker Allen W. Paige has formed a law partnership with Joseph J. Rose and G. w. Carroll.
 F. D. Booth, for the last 15 years con- nected with Lewis W. Booth X Co.,, has opened drug, paint and oil store at 6l6 Main street, four doors north of Con- gress street. MT Booth will be pleased to see all of his old friends and acquaint- ances at his new store and will guarantee satisfaction, both in price and quality in all goods in his line. See ad. on first page.
 Annie Engel fell down stairs at Clin- ton street, Saturday night, with lamp and beer bottle in her hands and was so badly burned that she died in the hospi- tai, Sunday night.
 Burglars entered Zalmon Goodsell's house on North avenue, Saturday night and made off with his gold watch and his purse, holding about $200.
 Fowler & Cole, the rent collectors, have dissolved partnership.
 The horse railroad people announce that they will lay tracks down Broad street and west on South avenue, this Fall and also lay wires for the trolley system.
 L. c. Lyon of Lyon & Grumman takes his vacation in Maine.
 Plush has gone out of fashion and the Plush factory in East Bridgeport is be- ginning to make velvet.
 Christopher Eisenhardt, bologna mak- CT of 242 Pembroke street, was struck by an express at South avenue, Saturday and died at the hospital, Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1892-09-02

Frederik-" Whats the mattah, Chol- ly? You look bothered" Cholly-'I am, me boy-twoubled." 'sOvah what?" "Why, don't you know? I have just been chatting to Miss DeTrop for an houah or so, feeling devylish blue, don't ye know. Just awftah little si- lence, ye know, said: Don't you know me thoughts are very painful, Miss De- Tropg She looked up and said: T have always found them so.' And now, by love, what did she mean by that, now?" II Chicago News-Record.
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HUNTINGTON.


 Mrs Kate Judd has visited friends in South Norwalk.
 Fred Cook has been in town.
 Dr and Mrs Butler of Say brook, Conn.,, Miss Grace Stocking, Orange, N. J., Irv- ing Nettleton, H. G. Lamson, B. N. Miss Emma s. Green, Morristown, N. J., Miss Grace E. Morris and R. G. Butler of Bridgeport have been recent guests at Bonnibrook; also F. F. Johnson, New town; Mrs Charles Judson, Miss Kate E. Judson, Percy l.. Johnson, Walter c. McNeille, MT and Mrs George c. Ed wards, Miss Edith Holmes and Master George H. Edwards of Bridgeport.