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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-07-05
AN INCREASED WORK. +

What the Young Mems Christian AS
sociations Have Accomplished.
The Year Book otths Young Mems Chris
tian Associations OF North America for lS9S
has just been issued.
The number OF American Young Mems
Christian Associations IS now 1439, Win an
aggregate membership OF 245, 800. Inese as
sociations own buildings valu I'd az Sls,2sI,
900. Their total net property Is valued at
ala eos 04S-morc than 81, 500, 900 more than
the year before. s
The average daily attendance at the rooms
OF the associations last year was 65.oS3 per-
sons. an increase OF more than ~ per cent.
over the average daily attendance the pre-
yious wear. In their educational classes, ZSo
associations have 90. .526 students. One tnou-
ssnd one hundred and oishty-five General
Secretaries and other paid officers ara en-
ployed in the various organizations, ana Ifo
Physical Directors.
In the number of associations and branches
in the different States, New York leads Gil
Others, with record OF 118. Pennsylvania
is second upon the lis! with II associations
and branches, and lssIchusetts third with
IS. 80. ,.-
The contributions received by the Interna-
tionsl Committee during 1892 for work IN
America was, from Individuals, S5l, ,3l4.oS;
from associations, S576.S0; from extension
funds, S1502. IS: from collections, So6io.ol:
For the work abroad, the committee received
from individuals, 559GG.37; from associa-
tions, S2S4O.37, and from extension 1unus,
S27O5.54 Individulis in New YorS CITY
cave the largest amount. Sl3, ITO, and Brook-
iyn citizens the second largest amount,
S3031.
In the College Department the report
shows that 42S collexs associations are In OK
istenca. They are distributed IN thirty
eight States and six Canadian Provinces.
Three hundred and sixsy-six OF these sssoci-
ations have total membership of 22.2o1. OF
which 10 543 are active members. IGirty OF
these associations have Libraries containing
S44O volumes. OF these associations III nave
rooms devoted to their exclusive use.
The report shows ,hat there ar1 niaety-sN
railroad branches in operation. We'll distrib-
utei throughout the colltry. EiSasy-elSht
o. thes. rairoai asso cations have men,
be-ship OF o., ,552. Of which, however. only
about oae-.i:th is active. Eighty-ilve asso-
ciatious paid out last year foc current eX-
panses S176.243 Sevanty-sour assoe!ation5
have libraries containing 45, ,975 volumes, and
tw.nty asso Citations have gynnasiums. Tue
average daily attendance at the rooms ot
these associations has been 1916. Sixty as
so,!atons held 333 lectures and entertain
ments during the Year.
There are twenty-forr Indian ASSOCIATIONS,
with total membership Of 7G3.
Rrors have broken out in Corunna, Spain,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-07-05

TEE Worlds Tair Council! OF AdEa .asstra-
tion has indorsal Feri. W. Peck's plan 20
reproduce in Columbian souvenir CONS ths
United States Treasury Buildingat Washing
ton. The building is to ho three feet msh,
nine feet wide and about sixteen lees ioAs,
made entirely OF the half dollars. uiIi
clerks will sell coins in booths about the Sill
YER blilLi2S.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-07-05

AUDITOR AcKEEMAS made a statement TO
financiers OF the Worlds Fair that almost
took their breGth away. He told them that
the salary list for May reached the total OF
1850, 900, and that mora than 5000 employees
were on the pay -ol during that period.
There was general exclamation that tae
running expenses were at least $4,000
month too high. and the announcement was
made that Director Of Works Burnhan had
decided to drop 5000 men from the rolls
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-07-05

work and looks upon the city surrounding
no buildings upon 1t but the Japanese tenn
pie, the hunters cabin and the Australian
miners hut. It Is the White City's park, and
people 60 there to rest and to see the grass.
All this naturally reminds one OF the classic
age-not as the classic age probably was,
but as the modern Imagination depicts 1t.
The city that Augustus boasted to have left OF
marble might have borne some resemblance
In its better portions to the Fair.
But no Roman or Oriental potentate ever
possessed the power of the modern Amerl-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-07-05
Washington.


In accordance with the decision OF Chiel
Justice Bingham, Doctor Patterson, the Cor
oner of the district, began new inquest over
the remains OF the victims OF the Ford's
Theatre disaster.
S1xrY-sEvEN clerks have been dropped from
the rolls OF the General Land Office.
The President has appointed Thomas D.
Robinson to be Surveyor General OF Color
ado.
COMMISSIONER MILLER prepared a state
ment which shows that the total sugar bounty
for the fiscal year ending June 80 will be
$9,403, ,9S9S7
A. L. AMEs who was injured in the Ford's
Theatre disaster, died at the Emergency Hos
pital, making the twenty-third victim.
The actino Secretary Of the Navy has ac-
cepted the new cruiser New York, as result
OF her successful trial. The builders OF the
vessel will receive about $700, 900 bonus.
COMPLETE official returns OF the Chinese
registration under the Gesry act have been
received by Internal Revenue Commissioner
Miller. They show that out OF 10000 Chi
nese in the United States, 1919 registered.
TIE President appointed Robert B. Glenn,
OF North. Carolina, to be Attorney for the
United States for the Western District OF
North Carolina. William Perry Murphy, OF
South Carolina. to be Attorney of the United
States for the district OF South Carolina.
Otto Peemiller, OF South Dakota, to be Mar
shal OF the United States for the district OF
South Dakota.
THE Coroner's jury which has been investi-
eating the Ford's Theatre disaster brought
In a verdict Of criminal negligence against
Colonel Ainsworth, Superintendent Covert,
Engineer Sasse and G.. w. Dant, the con-
tractor.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-07-05
LIGHTNING IN A CIRCUS.
Several Killed in IL Tcntat River falls,
Wis.

At 4 o'clock in the afternoon lightning
struck tie large circus tent OF Ringing
Brothers. at Riverfalls. Wis. which was
crowded with people, instantly killing eight
and inju-inS more than twenty.
The performance was, not quite over, but
the terrible storm caused the immense throaS
to crowd out OF the tent. While the people
were passing out the tent was struck twice
by lightning. with the above results. a hre
started. but was eXtinguisaed.
The lightning struck the centre pole OF the
circus tent. The greatest CONSERVATION fol-
lowed The rain continued falling in great
sheets, and the bodies Of the dead were
soaked through before they could be re-
moved.
The number OF wounded was estimated all
the way up from ten to thirty. Most OF them
were taken home as soon rs possible.
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advantages.

In the South Dakota Stute Building min
iature miners cabin, made bya boy of twelve,
is very ingeniously constructed and contains
minerals from all over that State. One side
of the cabin is open, into which you peep {;
the interior is rs interesting Us the exterior,
but must be seen to be appreciated. This
building is 70x130 feet, two stories high, each
story fourteen feet Fourteen Of the princi-
pal cities OF the State are memorialized In as
many beautiful windows. Every nail has
been driven by South Dakota muscle. The
outside hiss been finished in Yankton Port
Land eement-a product Of the State
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-07-05

ONE OF the claims for damages for Indian
depredations during the early days OF Ore
CON is that for $500 for the loss OF wagon
loud OF apples which were benS tIe a6ous
Southern Oregon to OBTAIN tne @ Nanu.ou' oo.,
prices then ruling, when the wagon was cop
tured by Indians and the contents lost.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-07-05

C. ROBINSON, Canadian counse! IN the be-
IN. Sa, arbitration. has made in his arSu-
ment what many think telling point by
constrasting American apathy as to tue tate
of the buSfaloes with American anxiety 10
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-07-05

THAT a talent for money-making
isn't always a good thing many an i'm
prisoned counterfeiter can testify
Buffalo Courier.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-07-05

GOVERNOR FIsuBAcx, o. Arkansas, has
written letter to President Cleveland pro.
testing against the Governments neglect OF
he lower rivers, resulting III yearly floods.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-07-05

far up an arm OF the lagoon. The view is
not bounded by buildings, but melts away In
the distance.
From the wooded island Is another good
place to see the Fair. Here one stands where
the landscape gardener has done his best
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-07-05

IN Oklahoma five Train robbers captured
the ho-ses and guns OF eleven soldiers who
had bNln sent out to capture them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-07-05

RIOTS have broken out in Corunna, Spain,
against the taxation arising from military
rstorns. The authorities ut Madrid have
ordered troops to concentrate promptly to
suppress the Corunna disorder.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-10
rrowbridge from South Norwalk, last

Trowbridge from South Norwaik, last week.
 Mrs Dora Sanford is home, after sever al weeks absence.
 Mir and Mrs Henry Sanford and Mir and Mrs Charles Treat attended the funeral of Mrs Edward Platt in South Britain, Thursday week.
 Mir Burgess was called to Hartford by the death of his mother, Mrs George Burgess, Tuesday week. Mrs Burgess home was with son in Hadlyme but was spending the winter with niece in Hartford. The burial was in Greenwood cemetery, Brooklyn, N. Y.
 James Orr's youngest daughter is quite sick.
 Mrs Starr Garfield is called somewhat better.
 MT and Mrs Eli Sturdevant entertained a large company of friends, Friday even ing, February 3, Danbury, South Nor walk, Brookfield, New Milford, Roxbury and Washington being represented. A most enjoyable time is reported.
 The New Milford and Bridgewater whist players held their annual contest in the club room, Thursday evening of last week. For the second time the New Milford players were successful. The supper furnished by the ladies of the guild fully sustained their reputation in that line.
 Frank Frost is attending the bushes college in Poughkeepsip, N. Y.
 Rev Mir Smith from Waterbury sup piled the Congregational pulpit, Sunday, the 5th, as q candidate, and was well liked.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-10
Fairfield County Chat.
DANBURY.
THE LATE DrNNING BABBIrT.

Cunning Babbitt, one of the we'll know citizens of Danbury, died early Thursday morning last week, in the 04th year of his age. He has been feeble most of the winter, but had no particular disease. He was small man, physical ly, and latterly had become emacaCed to mere shadow of a man, but his well known form has been seen on the streets for years, almost daily until the pre-, ,ent winter. He was generally genial and had a warm hand for his friends and ac- quaintances. He died of old age and in firmities incident. He has been prOmi- nent ill the Episcopal church here, and for years held an official position He was a thorough churehman and sincere Christian. He was native of Brook field, born in Obtuse district, and was the third of a family of l3 children. The father of this family was Isaac Babbitt, native of Brookfield. Some of the children died in infancy. They were not all by the same mother. The subject of this sketch was a son of the first mar riage. For many years he kept store of general merchandise and did an eX- tensive general business in Southville, then called Babbitt's Bridge, after his name, which name still clngs to it, many older people not knowing where OOubHNIlG IS IOCdbGu. TOTJy GO OU years ago his name was as a household word in all that section of the country. He was then prominent figure in the Epis- copal church in Bridgewater, almost it's principal upholder, generally holding official position. He was a leader in public enterprise, and often held civil office. He came to Danbury in 1861 and has resided here continuously since. His wife died in Danbury about eight years ago. One son, Edward, and one grand son survive him. He had but two chil- dren, sons, the younger one, William, died about 30 years ago. He was the father of the one grandson, William, whose residence is in Ohio. He was here when the grandfather died. Only two of the large family survive, Mrs. Rufus l.. Couch of Bethel (Plumtrees district, ,and Marcus Babbitt, who lives on the paternal acres in O5tuse. Bnt few attain to so long life, few close a life so serenely. The funeral takes place on Saturday afternoon, Rev. Dr. Hall officiating.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-10

sight. The attendance was large, many coming from out of town. It is reck- oned among the most successful social achievements of the season.
 Frank W. Barnum, former Danbury druggist, native of Bethel, died in Nor wich of pneumonia. He has for long time been in poor health. The funeral was held at Bethel Thursday of last week, which the Danbury druggists very generally attended.
 The Y. NJ. c. A, had a pop corn en- tertainment and Myrtle lodge, Daugh- ters of Rebecca, held successful soeia- ble, Tuesday night. A recital entertain ment at Miss Ella Hollister's gymna- sium. Candlemas day or feast of purifi' cation, was observed in the Catholic church.
 Interesting anniversary Christian En. deavor services was held at the West Street Congregational church on Thurs. day. Rev. MT. Pierce of the First church delivered an address; also at the Disciples church, Sunday evening.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-10
HINTS ABOUT POULTRY.

A correspondent of the Times lover 5he signature Mrs McP.," writes aS follow. concerning poultry and the management ment of hens in the winter:
 "I have kept chickens for a year, with the following result, making no allow ance for eggs and fowls used for fam fly of five: Commenced January, 1892 with 45 fowls. about 10 laying hens, for the year, profit, $56; also have kept my flock good, and now have 70 fowls, an increase of D young bullets. Some are late ones. l count on them for fall lay CTS.
 ''There are some large cracks in the hen house, but aftermath clover in the loft. Hens have regular feed and water. warmed, three times day. Warm meal mash for breakfast; rejected wheat and cracked corn, warm, for dinner and sup per. An old wash tub i- used to keep d few quarts of grain in. for their recreat- ion. Shells are fed. The drops of va ter fiirted while drinking these January days have spangied their feathers in pearls.
 I have not been disappointed this win ter. The first two weeks in January l sold 15 dozens of eggs. The thermome- ter at times was 10 degrees below zero.
 How do you have fresh egge?' said q kitchen blaid 10 me- Q, I read the pa pers,' replied. I find better customers for spring trade by supplying in winter, and as fresh eggs from reliable dealer relish much better to the poor invalid, that is part pay.
 I would say to those who do not know how to have eggs in winter. let your hens be well fed six months before moulting time. Keep two-year-olds and bullets, Wyandottes, games. Plymouths and Minorcas. It also pays to read poul- try notes in papers. Do not forget to burn or destroy every semblance of life hidden away in crevices, on roosts and boxes of your settt rs.'
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-10
coTroasaEn MEAL FEED INa.


 Do you use cottonsecd meal to feed your dairy cows? If yes, do you feed it to them intelligently? There is danger in this kind of feed if it is not carefully fed. Of course oyer-feeding of all kinds has an element of danger in it. The care fnl feeder is always watehful to protect himself in this direction, with the foods he is fully acquainted with. The danger line in cottonseed meal feeding is reach ed when more than two pounds are giv- -en. It produces hardness in the butter. The meal should be mixed with grain ration and fed dry. While we are on this topic of feed, we have thought or two more to add. The best form of feeding grain is with ensilage; it is best to give hay dry, uncut and separate. Feed a grain ration every day, even when your cows are on pasture, unless your pasture is a rich one. which is not frequent in dairy districts. A word more, corn stalks make good ensilage, cows give
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-10
DRIES SING FOWLS FOR MARKET.

A correspondent of Home and Farm writes, Few realize how much appear ances will add to the sale of fowls on the market. This is my rule for dressing turkeys for shipment: First, have the fowls fat; kill them by severiDg heads from the bodies, dry pick them, being very careful not to bruise or tear the flesh. Remove entrails in the usual uan- ner, washing the fowl thoroughly in cold water, fasten the limbs down and tie a muslin bandage around the wings. Now dip the fowls in hot water, this will mak" hem plump; remove and hang up by the nccks all night, so they may dry out thoroughly. When ready to pack for shipment, line the box or barrel with an old sheet. Cut half of the neck off, pull skin oyer if and tie with spool cot ton firmly at the end, remove banda ge around wing and pack them, so they will not iOetic about. A little dry salt might be rubbed on, but l generally choose a cold spell and do not put in the small pieces as they are liable to taint quickly, and hardly ever use any salt, as I am always careful to have the fowls thoroughly dried Out.''
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-10
FACTS FOR FARMERS.

Do not permit cows to drink sta gnant water.
 A flock of 100 hens, properly handled, should give profit of $l each ger head.
 For roofing. the best cutting of a plant is shoot of new growth made just be- fore it grows woody.
 Pruning is always necessary to restore the balance after the partial loss Of the roots in removing.
 An old grape vine does not require manure close to the stem, as the small roots are farther away.
 It is a mistake to put the apple intend ed for long keeping in the cellar too ear ly in the season.
 Ashes, salt and lime are recomme nded as being very beneficial to trees and sure cure for the aphs.
 The rhubarb and asparagus plants will be the better for good covering of coarse manure at this time.
 If your trees are to be shipped some distance. arrange to have them packed in boxes, rather than bales.
 Give trees plenty of room if you would have them vigorous and thrifty and bear large, well-matured fruit.
 When plants are wanted the runners should be encouraged, but when fruit is desired keep them cut of.
 If the early-hatched chicks have receiv- ed proper attention, they should be lay ing by now, or within short while at least.
 One decided advantage with a 2 'od shelter IS that the sheep will produce d greater return in sheep and wool, with less feed.
 In selecting horses cattle for breeding, a deep chest, with wide nostrils, are he essential points, as these signs indicate large, healthful lungs.
 The horse-breeding interest of Amer ica is fast advancing to the very front of hose interests allied to agriculture, or growing out of the uses and ownership of the soil.
 The best time to haul wood is when the ground is frozen and sle;is are avail able. When the frost leaves the ground the roads and fields will only permit of light haul.
 Horses need one day in the week for rest as much as much as human beings, and they will be most benefited hv their Sundays if allowed to run out and not be cooped up in thier stable.-T Troy Times.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-10
NEW PRESTON.
AN ELOQUENT PREACHER.

We were favored at the Village church again, last Sunday morning and evening with the services of Rev Mir Goodrich of New Haven, who gave, as usual, general satisfaction. His sermon in the evening from the text "What shall do with Je- sus which is called Christ?' was one of the finest we have heard here in months. We sincerely regret that the finances of this society are inadequate to secure the services of so talented a man for pcrma- nent pastor
 On the evening of February b, Miss Bertha Barber of Moodus, Conn.,, elocu- tionst, will favor us with readings in the Village church. The admission will be B cents and 20 cents for children. We hope full house will greet her.
 B. J. Taylor, late of East Haven, ie home for a month to rest and reCuperate from his late illness.
 A very agreeable drive whist party was enjoyed by II couples at Herman IIoflman's, last Friday evening. Not withstanding the high W ind of that night d goodly number from here braved the gale and felt we'll repaid for all effort made. Mrs A. k. Corning and Frank $. Brown carried off the first prizes and Mrs J. E. Wilson and F. R. BccmHn were awarded the second prizes.
 We are sorry to hear that E. E. Main, who has pedded in this vicinity for four weeks, was obliged to go home the latter part of last week with IIluess, being threatened with scarlet fever.
 Miss Myrtle Perkins Of Terryville is passing two weeks with Mrs Ida NJ. Brown. Another drive whist party is ar ranged for Friday evening of this week at H. w. Browns
 Horace AverilI of Brooklyn, \. r.. ar rived at Mrs Isaac Browns on Thursday evening of last week with his trunk for an indefinite stay in this vicinity.
 Mrs B. C. Norris is visiting her sister, Mrs kratz, at Mill Plain.
 Several salmon trout have been taken from Lake Waramaug, this winter, weighing from two to five pounds each.
 MT Snow of this place, was confined to his house three days of last week by iIf- ness.
 Kennev & IIosford have deeded to Col E. E. Johnson the house in this vil- lagc in which Col Johnson with his fam fly are ,csding, this winter.
 MT and Mrs J. B. Stillson attended a large dancing dlrty in Bethlehem on Fri day evening of last week.
 Dea George s. Humphrey has rented a house of II. NJ. BOlles for his own occu- pancy from April next.