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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07

tute display of mixed ignorance
and innocence that ought to have
been on exhibition at the worlds
fair.
A bolder and more brazen at
tempt to loot the state treasury Of
a vast sum of money was never
conceived. 1t was openly dis
cussed right in two state offices
and in the presence of certain state
officials and they didn't even sus-
pect anything wrongl Even after
the governor had been notified by
the attorney for the public printer
that suit would be instituted un-
less the contract was lnnulled the
governor resorted to every con-
ceiVable scheme to avoid cancel
ing a secret contract that he ought
to have then known had for its
chief purpose gigantic fraud up
on the state. The governor can
celled the contract only when he
was compelled to do SO, not be-
fore. The necessity for rosters
was such that he resisted to the
last the demand made upon him
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07
ROSTER JOB.

Democratic readers Of the RE-
PORTER are respectfully asked to
read what the Madison Democrat
has to say about Gov. Peck and
attorney O'Connor and the part
they played in trying to rob the
treasury of about $4,000. Re
member this present state admins
tration is generally known as a
reform Administration" with
only honest q propensities:
If what the several defendants
say is truth, or if any large part
of what they say is truth, in their
answers to the complaint of Tracy,
Gibbs & Co., to recover the $500
due them, the people of the state
might we'll with one voice demand
that they should have public
officers with some intelligence
even if without integrity. The
facts in the complaint and the
statements in the answers consti-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07
GUARANTEED CURE.

We authorize our advertised druggists
to sell DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, upon
this condition. If you are afflicted
with cough, cold or any lung throat or
chest trouble, ana will use this remedy
as directed, giving it a fair trial, and
experience no benefit, you may return
the bottle and have your money
refunded. We could not make this
offer did we not know that DR.. King
New Discovery could be relied on. 1t
never disappoints. Trial bottles free at
John E. DAILY and Johnson, Hill d Co.
Prices 80 cts and 81 90
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07

More than a month since the
Democrat publishing an editorial
endeavoring-of course with little
meterial-to show that Gov. Peck
might have been, at least in part,
deceived and imposed upon when
he made the secret roster contract
The next day a very distinguished
democratic lawyer from another
city came into the office and coolly
replied: well, | see that you
have indicated the governors in
tegrity at the expense Of his
intelligence" Since the governor
has adopted the same tactics to
vindicate his integrity, in the an
swer to the suit against him, surely
his friends will not say we did not
do all we could for him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07

to cancel an illegal contract at the
price Of SI.90 volume; then the
necessity for rosters waned to such
an extent that he has not ordered
any yet from the public printer.
and has known all the time since
that a similar order made upon
the public printer would produce
the rosters at less than 70 cents a
volume! But with all this he was,
SO says his answer, wholly igno-
rant of any wrong doing.
Attorney General O'Connor's
answer is more humiliating to him
than that of the governor is to
that official. Mr.. O'Connor
chimes in like a parrot and chatters
away about the probable uncon-
stitutionality of the law Of 1887.
Can it be possible that he does not
know yet that the act of 1887,
chap. $40, is entirely constitutional?
He admits, as he is compelled to
admit, that he advised the COVER
nor that he had an undoubted
legal right and it was his duty to
make such a contract and that the
form of the contract properly pro-
tects the interests of the state
This advice is doled out in several
letters and bears the impress all
through Of having been made just
strong enough to insure the max
ing OF the contract without adj
hitting more than was absolutely
necessary.
Mr.. O'Connor's letters and his
answer shows very clearly what
most people have known for some
time, which is that he is the most
censurable Of any one who was in
any way connected with the
scandalous business. He can
better afford to confess that the
whole scandal was his work than
to claim that he did not know that
the act Of 1887 conferred upon the
executive no power to make such
a contract. He ought to be
ashamed to admit that he supposed
for a moment that such authority
was vested in the governor by that
or any act Of the legislature. He
will certainly not claim that he did
not know that the public printing
contract was the lowest ever made
and that as matter of public
duty he should have compared
this proposed contract with the
regular one as to prices, even if
he did not know at once that the
proposed contract was illegal.
The truth is, it is simply impossible
to reconcile Mr.. O'Connor's pro-
testations of innocence with well
known facts. 1t is not only album
dainty clear that he knew well
what was going on but that he
largely aided it, and it would not
have gone to the point it did ex-
cept for his encouragement and
advice. The whole job is un-
questionably the most disgraceful
affair in the history of the state
and the part Of Attorney General
O'Connor the most disgraceful
part in it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07

If in need Of statements, bill
heads, letter heads, etc, call at the Re-
PORTER office for first class work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-07

The admission of Private Secre-
tary Clark that all the $4,000 re-
ceived by him from the Clinton
banker was used in support Of the
Times is very important, since it
is the conclusion Of half a dozen
good attorneys that if Clark did
actually transact all this business,
including the borrowing and ex-
penditure of this money for the
Times instead Of for himself, and
that in law the Times corporation
was not legally organized, all who
we're interested in the Times can
be held for this money. This
$1,000 together with the $4,000
due the Bows and Tracy, Gibbs &
Co., and half a dozen smaller
claims, down as low as the $3.50
that is owing Mr.. Ainsworth for
labor-all or nearly all of which
claims are in process for prepara-
ton for law suits-will make in
teresting business for the owners
of the great organ. Attorney
General O'Connor may yet be a
defendant in suits involving at
least SIS, 900 and it is ever sur
missed that by the time he gets
through he will "thank God" if he
shall never again see an organ
that is democratic every day in
the year"
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-25
REV MIR BARKER RECEIVES A CALL.

At the close of the morning service on Sunday, church meeting was held in the vestry of the church. Dea Fair child presided and M. s. Otis was ap- pointed clerk. It was unanimously voted that call be extended Rev MT Barker of New Haven. MT Barker re- gently supplied the pulpit for two Sun days, and was very generally liked. There was only one sentiment manifest ed in the meeting, and the church is to be congratulated on an early settlement of the question. It is expected that MT Rev Barker will accept. The following resolutions were adopted on the work of Rev MT Delzell, the retiring pastor.
 Whereas, our pastor, Rev S. W. Delzell, being led and directed, as he believes, by the Holy Spirit and the teaching of the Scripture, has withdrawn from our church and connect ed him self with sister church, known as the Baptist church, we recognize in him the right and privilege which all Gods people are at liberty to exercise.
 Resolved, that we as members of said church have found in him an earnest, faithful devout preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, as apastor has fulfilled his mission and his labors among the people, in visiting the sick and giving consolation to those ir need, and has shown himself most efficient as teacher in the Bible class and Sabbath School, endearing himself to all.
 Therefore, Resolved, that copy of these resolutions be presented to Rev S. W. Delzel and also preserved on the records of the church.
 Respectfully submitted by the church com mittee.-[M. s. Otis and A. B. Fancher.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-25
SOUTHBURY.

William Morris and family are spend ing little time at the seashore in Old Milford.
 There was basket sociable in the basement of the Congregational church last Thursday evening, but was not well attended on account of unpleasant weather.
 Mrs Walter Warner has set up dress making at her home, Miss Mable Warner assisting her.
 Miss Lucy Bennett is expected to start for the Worlds fair this week.
 Miss Gertrude Hyde from Danbury, who has been the guest of Miss Mary Munson is now visiting Miss Edith Stiles.
 Attic Amber is visiting friends out of town.
 Lucy Bennett has stopped her work in South Britain for few weeks vacation.
 MT and Mrs Gidney Stiles have been spending short time at the seaahore in Old Milford. The ladies' aid society met, Thursdav afternoon. in tho basement of the Con gregational church. Quite | number from Soufhbury 1T tended the play n Soothford, mt Wea-
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-25

Fred Perry and family of Shelton, were recently entertained at the Misses Seeley's.
 Rev Judson Conklyn and wife, of Tren- ton, N. J., are pleasantly entertained during his vacation at her fathers, E. S. Gillette's.
 Mrs Charles Booth of Trumbull, has been at her old home for few days car ing for her sick mother, Mrs Philo Hall.
 Stephen Billings and family are to spend his vacation at L. B. Wilson's.
 Members of the Episcopal church at their church meeting held Tuesday after noon, August b, decided to invite Rev MT Hamilton of Lyons Plain, to be their rector for the present.
 Messrs Cole and O'Mara expect to have more horses at Sherman's barn this week Thursday. MT Cole is boarding at Will liam Sherman's.
 Miss Esther Jackson, of New York City, was for few days the guest of Mrs J. l.. Perry.
 Rev MT Aver preached a very interest ing sermon to small congregation Sun day morning, from the text, ''Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God"
 At the next Enterprise meeting held Wednesday evening, August 30, sketch of the life of the Quaker poet, John G. Whittier, will be given, and also some of his poems will be read. Mrs Hattie Lineburh and daughter, of Birmingham are spending week with her aunt, Mrs Emeline Osborne.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-25
MR HAzEN-AIss BUTTON

Only relatives of the two families, about 20 in all, were present at the we'd ding of Frederick Hazen of Holyoke and Miss Jennie A. Button at the brides home on Patton street, Springfield, Mass, Tuesday afternoon at o'clock. Rev Sylvanus E. Frohock performed the ceremony. The bride was attired in a dark blue travelling dress and carried 300 sweet peas. The decorations were entirely sunflowers and goldenrod, the ceremony taking place under an arch in the bay window in the back parlor. There was generous array of presents. MT and Mrs Hazen are now at Marble head Neck and on their return will re- side at 159 Walnut street in Holyoke, the groom being assistant superintend- ent of paper mill in that tcity.-CSpring- field Homesteadl. MT Hazen is a broth- CT of Mrs A. P. Smith and was a recent guest of his sister.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-25
Affairs About Town.
MATTERS OF BUSINESS.

WALLACE's oUAssAPAUG LAKE HOUSE
 AND PLEASURE GROUNDS.
 This old and popular resort needs no general introduction to the public, but to strangers would say there are no better accommodations in the state for those wishing days outing. The steamer, sail and row boats are i'll first-class order, many new boats having been added. The grounds are in fine condition, with plenty of table-room for large parties. There are also bowling alleys, art gal lery, and many other attractions, includ- ing good fishing. Meals at all hours and special orders at short notice. Ice cold temperance drinks and ice cream. The best of attention is guaranteed. For par ticulars, address George W. Wallace, Proprietor, Middleburv, Conn.
 For sluggish and torpid liver, noth. ing can surpass Ayers pills. They con- tain no calomel, nor any mineral drug, but are composed of the active princi- pies of the best vegetable carthartics ~--~ SANS'A NS> oA " lSSolbs III hCu benefit to the patient.
 Who bewails his miserable condition more than the slave to his habits? Yet he is deserving of no sympathy, as he can buy of any first-class druggist Hills chloride of gold tablets, which are guar anteed to cure the tobacco, opiu m or liq our habits in their worst forms.
 Malarial and other atmospheric iDflu ences are best enumerated by keeping the blood pure and vigorous with Ayers sarsaparilla. A little caution in this respect may prevent serious illness at this season. Ayers sarsaparilla is the best all the year round medicine in ex istence.
 Read elsewhere what the Plumb Hard ware Go. of Bridgeport have to say about money saved to every farmer in this vi. cinity.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-25
BRIDGEPORT.
VETERANS GET TOGETHER.

The 27th annual reunion of the 18th Conn. and 2d Conn. Heavy Artillery Association will he held at Bridgeport, Conn.,, Saturday, September g, 1893. The business meeting will be held at the hall of Elias Howe, Jr., Post G. A. R. at II a. m. The railroad company will give to those paying full fare one way, a half fare rate in return, to be furnished on application to the secretary of the regiment. The entertainment will be a basket picnic at Seaside park. No regu- lar dinner will be provided, but each one may dine where he chooses.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-25
IMPROVEMENTS ON THE sHEPAUG.

Roadmaster Garrison of the Shepaug road has been at work, this week, with gang of men, filling in about the stone work, just laid for the new girder bridge over Pond brook, at Costello's crossing. Mir Garrison will raise the track three feet at this point. Shea & Lathrop have about completed their contract of laying the stone work. A deck girder bridge will be put in.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-25
YOUNG LADIES GIVE A SUCCESSFUL HOP.

The young ladies gave social hop in the Town hall, last Saturday evening, that was success. The severe rain storm did not prevent goodly gather ing of the young ladies, with their es- corts, nor interfere with the evenings enjoyment when once inside the hall, although it succeeded in keeping many at home who would have otherwise have attended. Prof Platt on the piano and MT Gilmartin from Bethel, with the vio- lin, furnished the music. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served dur ing the evening.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-25
In New Haven County.
WATERBURY.
PLANS FOR A FINE NEW HOUSE.

PLANS FOR FINE NEW HOUSE.
 Architect Joseph A. Jackson has made plans for fine new residence on Cliff street for William S. Jones of Jones, Morgan & Co. It will be old colonial in style, and the exterior will be shingled. The interior will be finished in hard wood and have tiled floors, mantles, fire places, etc. c. A. Ketchum has the contract for the carpenter work and the plumbing and heating are not let.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-25

The ladies of the Congregational church are to give ten-cent supper on next week Friday evening, September l.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-25

MT and Mrs Edward K. Morgan will spend the winter in Bridgeport, occupy ing the Golden Hill residence of Hon D. N. Morgan. He offers his place here for rent for the winter.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-25

The Loyal Temperance Legion will meet on Saturday afternoon at 3, in the vestry of the church.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-25

The satin quilt that Mrs L. Putnam of Danbury has been canvassing for, has been drawn by Mrs Thomas Chirney of Lake Mahopac. The lucky number was
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-25
NUMBER 34

of second hand pianos of every promi- nent maker, both in uprights and squares. in which you can always secure a bar gain.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-25

The Congregational church pulpit will be occupied. next Sunday, by Rev Charles H. Smith, pastor of the Wind sor avenue Congregational church of Hartford. MT Smith is strong preach CT, and many of the friends of his boy hood will be glad of an opportunity to hear him.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-25

If you are contemplating purchasing a piano write to M. Steinert q Sons Co.,, S59 Main street. Bridgeport, or TIT Chap el street, New Haven, Conn. They will mail you, free, beautifully Ilustrated catalogues of Stelnway q Sons, and Er- nest Gabler 6s BrD's. pianoss They hayo constsntlY n hand . laxge assoftment
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-25
Fairfield County Chat.
EASTON.

PERSONAL MENTION.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-25

Read elsewhere what the Plumb Hard ware Co. of Bridgeport have to say about money saved to every farmer in this vii cinity.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-04-03
REFORM vs.. DISCIPLINE.

It. is said in Warden Chamberlain g
favor, and with truth, that whatever de-
fects there have been in his management
of the State prison he has maintained dis
cipline. Against this 1t is asserted that
in maintaining discipline he has been more
cruel and brutal than there was any need
Of. However this may be, it is certain
that there have been no such "goings on"
In the prison at Wethersfeld as there have
been at the Massachusetts, State prison or
at the Jackson (Michigan) penitentiary,
where Murderer Latimsr found opportu-
nifty to get one prison employe drunk and
to kill another with o poisoned glass of
lemonade, to steal the keys from their
pockets and to make his escape.
The Lstimer affair is a severe lesson to
those who have faith in the theory of
prison rule which made 1t possible.
Warden Hatch introduced into the insti-
tuition the method of penal management
by which prisoners are entertained instead
of punished. He had plan for reform
ing" prisoners. Mr.. Hatch instituted
concerts, because, he said, music was q
great reforming agency. He had dancing
parties. as he said, to "relieve the tedium"
of imprisonment for the wretches who had
violated the law and were under its PEN
alties. The dances were attended by the
officers, guards, watchmen and other att
Pendiaries of the prison management,
with their wives, daughters, sweethearts
and other female friends. The prison
trustees attended some of these fsndan-
goes. Ladies from the city were present.
1t ia reported that they did not dance with
the convicts, but were there "to represent
certain moral influence, you know"
whatever that signifies. They did not
"balance to partners" and "promenade
sll' with the gentlemen in striped evening
dress, but it is said that the custom ere.
vived manly sentiment and tended to
show the poor victims of vice that they
were MT altogether outcssts."
Murderer Latimer took very unfail
advantage of these fne ideas. Reforming
oonvicts is noble work in theory. II
practice it is both difficult and dangerous
and 30 far 1t doesn't appear that prison
| wsIdens are the ones who ought to under
| take it. Their success in this line hasn'
been commensurate with the grandeur o
their theories.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-04-03
SWELLING.

Beautiful spring swells the buds and the
heads of spring poets.-New Orleans Plea,
yune.
1t looks as if the appointed senators are
to be disappointed senators. st. Louis
Post t-Dispstch.
The leather trust, with q capital of $50,
000, 900, is very much on its uppers.-In-
dianspolis News.
The Bean estate of Texas, valued at $2,-
900, 900, is in litigation. Boston Ia much
excited Appsal-Avalanche.
The small boy soon discovers that the
shell of the Easter egg is just what it Is
cracked up 20 be.-Bsltimore American.
an heiress 1t Is not improper to allude TO
the event as "tin" NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Post. +-
During the Waltz.-She (who Is being
held unnecessarily tighD-Mr. Pressor, l
He-Then may have the next break
Life's Calendar.
Mrs. Innocsnt-Dector, my husband was
talking in his sleep last night about cold
hands What would you sdvissi
Doctor Oldboy-Keep him at home from
the club in future.-HaryardL Lsmpoon.
How Very Awkward.-Wastrel (@ho in
a drunken fray has had his front teeth
knocked out)-The most awkward part of
the business ia that bought a new tooth
brush only Observation-Disclosures
"The inventor of the alphabet must have
been modest man." said Hawkins. "Wby
soa" asked Mswson. because he began
it with A." said Hawkins. "Most men
| would have begun 1t with I."-Harper's q
Bazaar.
Young Snobberly-Ah, m'lud, 1 suppose
| you simply detest the people of this coun-
| twy"
Lord Fitzmud-Aw-yshs. They mostly
| glomaniacr.
| r.Thirdly-We are told that the streets
of the heavenly city are paved with pure
gold.
Joblots-we might say the same of New
York, and no one could prove to the con
trary.-Brooklyn Life.
Employer-Willism, Mrs. Spriggani
complains that she recsived only one of al
the bundles she had put up here last night
Willism-That's funny, sir. 1 wrote Mrs
Spriggans' on one bundle, aud put Ditto
on each of the others.-Tid Bits.
"I can't see why you charge SO mucl
for ice. The crop has largely exceeded thu
demand this year." complained the con
sumer. True. and that has made the Sc
lection of good ice so much the harder
We arn't experts for nothing" said tn
dealer-Harper's Bazaar.
Took the Wind Out of His Ssils.-Wsgg
Ito young mstron with the persmbulator
Good morning Mrs. Fullblooml Ar
you taking the son out for an airing, o
the heir out for a sunningi Mrs. Full
bloom-Neither, Mr.. Wages. Baby is
girl -Ltfe's Calendar.
Grand Concert; Admission SOC Child
rem Half Price.-Ssy, mamma, you knoS
you said you'd buy me little sister whe
they got cheap.
''Dld I, dear; wellf"
"Well, here's your chsncs to get one fu
half price "-Iife's Calendar
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-04-03
gu1tr1raI a1rd Courier,
The Oldest Daily Paper Pub
lished in Connecticut.
WFOR RENT-A BABY.o

sFOH HENT-A nA Ab1s"
This Is the season when "For Rent
advertisements are numerous. There are
houses galore for rent, and some barns.
But so far this spring we haven't noticed
In our interesting and useful "For Rent
columns any advertisements offering
babies for rent. This lack is not, we
suppose, due to the fact that there are no
babies for rent in New Haven, but is due
to the fact that those who have babies for
rent haven't had any idea that they could
rent them. But what can be done In
Boston may be done In New Haven, and we
invite the attention of all concerned to what
has been done in Boston. A young
widow of that city has a beautiful and
bright daughter Eve years old. The
mother is obliged to support herself by
clerical work and type-writing. One day
she put the following advertisement in the
papers: "For rent, by the hour or day, for
the entertainment of wealthy but childless
ladies, a bright, beautiful golden haired
little baby girl" 1t is said that she
found many customers who were glad to
pay % day for the child's companion
ship. At the same time the little girl was
in refined company, received the best of
care and enjoyed herself greatly. 1t was
much better than being left at home, or
with a neighbor, while the mother was
busy at her Office.
Two dollars a day for the use of baby
isn't very much to pay for those who want
a baby and can afford to pay it. Many
babies cost more than that. The society
and companionship of a Boston baby are,
of course, cheap at that price. and there
are many babies in New Haven who
wouldn't be rented for any lees. The bus
iness is a new one, and the scale of prices
isn't yet fixed. 1t will of course depend
on what the demand is. Our advertising
columns are celebrated for their usefulness
in the renting of houses, etc. Those who
want to 90 into the business of renting
babies in New Haven can find no better
way of testing the market than by using
them. One cent a word, regardless of the
quality, color or condition of the baby.