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The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
Grand Opening of GOODS,

Every conceivable description, including the most complete line of Toys, Dolls and games to be found in the city. Prices range from p to 50 per cent lower than similar goods can be purchased for elsewhere. Our assortment of useful and ornamental goods Is doubly as large this year as it has been heretofore and dollar spent with us will go as tar as l25 will in most houses
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
MONROE.

Owing to the severe storm, last Sunday, 1 the Sunday school concert was post 1 poned until next Sunday. January s. The exercises wilt commence promptly at | 7.30 D. m.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

Mir and Mrs Arthur Wilson of New Haven were guests of A. W. Farchiid at Valley View farm, on New Years. Mrs Wilson has been with her sister, Mrs F. C. Sanford at Hawleyville, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

R. 5. Tomlinson of Mile iiiil haS trad ed his trotter, "the Unknown" with At wood of Woodbury. He now drives a siX-yeAr-Old, every day horse.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

The joint board of assessors and board of relief will meet on January II, from 10 a. m. until 3 p. m., for the abatement of polls.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

A man from Danbury came over to MT Hinckley's on Monday, reaching Bots ford hill about ? p. ni., when his horse gave out on a back road ill the snow and h d to be shot.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

The New York belting and packing company commenced cutting l0-inch ice on their pond, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
BASEMENT.

Bewildcring assortment of Toys, Games and Dolls. Crockery, Glass, China, Erica brac Banquet Lamps, Japanese Goods, Toilet Sets, Bridgeport Souvenirs, China shown by no oth- CT house, Lace Curtains, ,Portieres, Upholstery goods and Carpets. Come early and make your sel''ctions.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
ON THE MAIN FLOOR.

Silks, Velvets, Dress Goods, Cloaks Shawls Furs, Waterproofs, Millinery, Linens, Domes- tics, Blankets Comfortables, Hosiery, Under wear, Gloves, Gents Furnishings, Umbrellas, Jewelry, Plush Goods, Ribbons, Laces, Muf fers, Stationery, Handk kerchiefs. Special sale of Ribbons for fancy work.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

Patrick Shea. assistant foreman in the heater department at the Rubber, is of duty, sick with throat Uroubh
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

The illustrated lecture to be given un- der the auspices of the Academy, on Monday night, will be followed by a so- cial. Good music and plenty of it will be furnished.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

Abram B. Beers wishes to thank the many friends who have so generously remembered him, recently.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

Clarence Edward Ide, of the College of Phy sicians and Surgeons, New York, is
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
Rids for ,he oradino of SLidmo,

Bids for the grading of Skdmore Hill have been opened and range from $500 to $3000. Edward Wood, J. W. Beach and b. c. Wood were the three lowest bid ders. The contract has not yet been awarded.
 Minott Smith has purchased tract of land from MT Fox, about a quarter of mile west from his old location, on which he is to build hotel. The lot runs to the river and the plans call for one of the most attractive summer resorts on the shore.
 The Cupheags entertained their friends at their club room on the afternoon and evening of Monday in splendid shape. The committee consisted of Messrs Wells, Latin, Judson, Beardsley and Rogers and they performed their duties. to the perfect satisfaction of the large crowd of visitors.
 Thomas McEvley was arrested by Off, cer Stagg and placed in the cooler. Jus tice Peck, the following morning, thought $5, and costs would be about right for the size of the jag he had been trying to carry.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

Mir and Mrs Howard Banks and family of Bethel and MT and Mrs F. B. Lake were guests of l.. R. Skidmore on We'd nesdaY.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

Fathers McCartan of New Haven and Bannon of Lakeviile have been guests of Father Fox, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
KILLED BY TIE GHOST TRAIN.

John Murphy track walker was kill ed, Saturday night, near the King street crossing by the Ghost train. He was watching the mail train and stepped on the other track, not seeing the express. which was close at hand. The train stopped and carried the body to the plat form of the station, when it was viewed by Medical Examiner Cogswell.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

A representative of the Smith Photo graph Copying Co. of Danbury has been with Landlord Taylor, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
BROOKFIELD.

The annual meeting of St Paul's guild will be held at the rectory on W ednesday evening per, where all that a person could wish will be given tor ? cents
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

DISTRICT OF NEwTOWN, ss. Probate
 U Court, January B. 1892.
 Estate of NELLIE E. PARSONS late of Newtown, in said district, deceased.
 The Executor having exhibited his ad ministration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is
 ORDERED-That the l4th day of January 1852, at o'clock in the afternoon. af the Probate Office in Newtown be and the same is assigned for hearing on the allowance of said administration account with said Els tate, and this court directs the Executor 10 cite all persons interested therein ing this order in some newspaper nub lished in Fairfield county and having cfrcn- iation in said District. and by posting a copy on the public sign-post in the town of New town where the deceased last dwelt. Attest, NJ. J. BRADLEY, Judge.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
AT THE IRON WORKS.

The Christmas festival of the mission chap el al Iron Works was very successful. The condition oi the school is very mnch better than for many years. There are over 40 names on the list with good average atten- dance. The condition of the mission is very tiourshing with a goodiy number at the regu. lar services and much interest manifested in the work there.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

without any trouble as the crop is good and being bought mostly in the bundle, there can be no occasion tor it. John Ward, buying for A. E. Wildman, is getting quite number of crops in town paying 20 cents for the best. II. D. Lake has just sold for this price.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

nISTRICT OF NEwTOwN, ss Probate h Court, December 3l. 1892.
 Estate of JESSIE c. DREW, late Of Newtown in said district. deceased
 The Court of Probate for the District Of Newtown hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for set dement, Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time will be debarred a recovery All persons in debted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to GEORGE w. BRAD LEY Administrator.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

The adjourned and special town meeting was held at the Town hall, Monday. The va, cahcies filled were; Charles A. Bradley and keuDen Pierce as grand jurors, and Theodore y voted that we deem it advisable to dissolve the Hul1s hill joint school district and annex the territory belonging to that district within the limits the town 10 District No. of the town of Southbury. Atthe special town meet ing held to consider the petition of the South ford paper mill company that the valuation of their property be fixed for the next ten years at $l5,000 it was voted that the valuation for the ensuing year be fixed at that sum.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

Blackman's photo studio in Danbury is good place to go to get your picture taken. Good work always done at 242 Main street. lie occupies the top floor.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
THE EPwoRTH LEAGUE.

Wesleyan chapter, Epworth league, of the Methodist church, recently elected the following officers: Joseph Bnrnham, president: Elliott D. Smith. first vice president; Miss J. Galliger, second vice president; Miss H. Lee, third vice presi- dent Alfred w. Brown. fourth vice presi- dent; Bracy S.Hickok, secretary M. Cole, treasurer; Mrs George Hannon, organ ist.
 At meeting of Putnam lodge, No 36, K of F., held recently the following off. cers were elected for the ensuing term :: r. C., Howard $. Gilbert; c. G., Fred rick E. Durant; V. C., James R. Blanch- ard; F., Arthur Taylor K. of R. and S., Charles b. Meeker; NJ. of F., W. H. smith; NJ of E.. Frank I. aine; NJ, at A, John W. Wood; I. C.. Amidee Oievia ; o. G., Sanford J. Platt; representatives to grand lodge. Frank T. Hine and Fred erick H. Lyon; alternates, Howard $. Gilbert and Frank r. Ferry. These off cers were installed on Monday evening by D. D. G. c. Frederick II. Russell.
 The public school will commence the spring term on Monday next.
 A concert will be given in Nichols opera house by the Philo May concert company under the auspices of the Beth el high school.
 Dr Dobson of this town has come out flat footed against vaccination, and gives several reasons why the art should not be practiced.
 Mrs A. c. .Saxton is visiting with friends in New York and Brooklyn.
 It looks now as though hating would soon be better. Several of the manufac. turers are in receipt of fairly good ord CTS.
 There will be meeting of the Eureks hook and ladder company at the truck house, this evening, every member is re quested to be present.
 Bethel lodge, No. 3l59, K. of H.. vii confer the degrees upon two candldates 1 this evening.
 William r. Bailey and family celebrat ed he New Year in their new house Q,
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

Quite a number secured their ice crop who had priva ponds with tight dams. The ice was very nice, from to II inches thick.
 Mss Belle Foster of New Haven, spent New Years with her aunts iii Long Meadow.
 Nj r and Mrs James Lee attended the inaugu- ration of Gov Morris at Hartford on Wednes- day.
 There was neighborhood Christmas tree at w. R. ParkerS, ODtuse, on Saturday night. Nearly all present were remembered All en joyed themselves very much, returning after being well filled with all that the tuner man needs about the time 1893 came into existence.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
DEDICATISG A STORE .
TOBACCO SALE $

There was dance in the new store of Hen ny l.. Beers on Wednesday evening before the work ot putting ill the counters was begun.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

r. w. Bates of the Steam Stone Works of Norwalk is putting in a large amount of work about the county.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

" contemplating purchasing any Style of Business, Pleasure or Farm Wagon, Buggy or Sleigh will do well to call on us and get low Backs, etc, etc. D. G. BEERS < CO, New town, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
REV MR SMILEY CALLED.

At the annual Society meeting call was giFen to Rev Mir SiniltS2to preach fort the com ing year. He is very much liked both as man ard preacher and if he can accept the same see no reason why the arrangement may not become permanent
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

George " Roe, the painter, has rented the store formerly occupied by James Knowlton, on Center streetSand is renovatingi it prepara. tory to opening up to the public q full line of wall papers, paints, oils etc,
 Howard E. Mackenzie has been layirg sa1id tile through his property near the railroad and filling up the old ditehes with the inten- tions of making a first class meadow ot 1t.
 The post-office was closed on Monday be
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

Nice New Orleans molasses and sugar hous syrup at K. H. Beers & Co.'s.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

The annual meeting Of the First ecelesiasti caI ss,ciety was held the last Wednesday In Decemhcr.The finance committe reported n ]
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
UNLAUNDERED
 WHITE

FOR 5Oc.-This shirt is made of New York mills muslin, well finished, rein forced front and back, in fact, shirt that is beyond comparison for the mon ey.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

SPECIAL. line of camel's hair shirts and drawers, extra quality, hea- " weight, for 69c.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

Man wants but little here below, but every body wants Streets or Hecker's buckwheat at R. H. Beers X Co.'s.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

AT 7Sc.-This shirt is an extra qual- lty, re enforced front and back, contin- uous facing, ultra patented gussets. good length and full size.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

Nice line of rugs and the Bissell carpe1 sweeper to clean them with at Warner, Fay Tor < Curtis.'
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

The latest tourist hat all the rage at Warnt Taylor & Curtis.'
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

R. H. Beers a Co. offering some stu ming bargains in horse blankets and fur robe to reduce stock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-14
STARTLING STORY coNTRAo,crep.
Important Dispatches Not Missing from
tie State Department.

ImPortant Dispatche. Not Missing from
tie State Department.
WASHING TON, Dec ll.-The statement of
a Democratic member Of the house foreign
affairs committee that two important dis
patches from Secretary Blaine to Minister
Stevens are missing from the department.
records Is denied Mt the state department.
II is asccrtained at the department that
the story probably originated from infor-
nation given to a congressman that letters
from Minister Stevens to the secretary had
FOR some time foreshadowed n probable
outbreak at Honolulu. One in November,
ls.r., detailed the manner in which the
outbreak would probably occur, and fore.
told the character of the revolution IN a
way which was verified ny the events Of
January. Il is said, in minute particulars.
To all this information from Minister
Stevens il is said that there is no response
from tue secretary of the state in the rec.
ords of the department and had not been
mt any time. The inference to be made is
that Minister Stevens understood what
was desired for him to do and did not need
further written instructions. Ii is claimed,
also. that these dispatches from Stevens
are TO he relied upon to show that he had
an understanding with the leaders OF the
provisional government rs to the action
they were 20 - take many months before
the revolution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-14
PROCEEDINGS OF THE FEDERATION.
Routine Basis:e>s Takes Up the Session
Two Delegate. l:oi,l,csi.

Two gates l:otI,csi.
CHICAGO, Dee. E.-At the session of the
American Federation o. Labor the pro-
ceedings Were cntircly of a routine nature
The introduction of resolutions to he sub
nitted TO the different standing commit
tees was Continued. In the main th6y con-
sisted Of local grievances tiEou.iout the
country, which the unions have expe-
rienced and oa which they desired to have
the convention take action. Various reso-
lutioDs were introduced for the amal.,ama-
tion Of local unions for the goos, of the
federation. a protest WAS entered against
the sale of goods made by contract convict
labor IN the penal institutions of Onio.
i; is expected that the election of officers
will take place tomorrow and there is
considerable talk among the delegates
concerning the future occupant OF the
presidents chair. Many are in favor of
re-elc-;ing President Gompers rs an ex-
preston OF appreciation Of his good work
and services. Secretary Chris Evans
will doubtless ne reelected.
Delegates William Hngi,es, of Muncie,
Ind. and ). X. Ross. of Bedford. Mass,
were robbed Of CSC and S4D respectively
while asleep in their room at the Briggs
house
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-14
MADE FouE IMPORTANT RULINGS
Esfcrxing to the Granting OF ssl 4Appuca-
tion for Pensions.


tion for Pensions.
WASHINGTON. Dec. ii-Assistant Secre.
tary Of the Interior Reynolds mas made
four important pension rulings. He has
decided that the act OF congress prohibit
ing the payment of pension after July,
1893. to "a NONRESIDENT of the United States.
excep, for actual service disabilities, ap-
plies TO widows VINO are NONRESIDENT
aliens; that where n soldier dies leaving
u legally divorced wife and minor chill
drcn over 10 years old. his mother occu-
pies q pcnsionabic status and can apply
for and receive "a pension as dependent
mother of suchisoluier upon making neces-
sary proof.
lie also decided that where an invalid
pensionrr dies leaving no increase or
rera;ing claim pending at the bureau, but
had accepted the rate of pension then
received without demu-riny, the widow
cannot file an original CLAIM for rerating
of her dead husbands pension. IL is also
decided that the commissioner of pensions
has no authority TO change terms of con-
trac; fo- pension attorneys fees where the
contract with the claimant WAS in accord
ancc with the law, nor can he refuse to
issue u pension TO 4 ciaiman; because the
allowance is insufficient; to pay the fee
contracted for. Certificate should issue
irrespective of the amoun; due.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-14
HAVE NAMED ADAY
"hen the New Tariff eill Shal,
Be Reported,
GOES 70 TIE HOUSE NEXT TUESDAY.

Su" ".'nss the Internal R~vruuc re,,cr,.
Whseh Are Expected Ia Cover ,h. MAJ.
Tho vexcd Oc.tion of lncor,. r, s.,,,
." "crk-N" Consideration Unsn After
inc holidays sProbsbic--somc lmoor....
Ralirsgs On Pensions.
WASHINGTON. Dec. n.-Ths wsv. and
means committee has ordered the new
uar'" Oil to be reported to the house next
A"esh W A, the meeting on Tuesday
morning the majority will submit TO the
hePubiican members Of the Committee
copies ot its report on the tariff hill The
VII wsich has been completed is the cus.
toms portion orly. The time of :ts con.
f'ueration IN the house has not been de.
'er"nihca upon. but the probabilitie,
seem 70 be that it cannot possibly be
reached BEFORE the holidays. The post.
ponement of a Democratic caucus on the
ground that the internal revenue hill was
hot completed indicates that the cus,oms
Dill Will not tie taken up unit! the inter.
nal reveuue bill is reported to the house.
IL is said 10y the Democratic members that
the subcommittee on internal revenue
viii not work on this portion of the bill!
nntii after Chairman Wilson finisre, his
Iepo:t.
TIE Income Tax ;soi,S Tn.
The internal revenue features are now
IN such shape that the subcommittee doe,
not ca -c To proceed aud 1t l. necessary fo-
'he majority members TO consider she bill
before further progress can be made. Tha,
= 4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-14

MIssoULA. Mont, Dec. I4.-Ben. Keeley.
the trapper " no assisted the Cariin party to
escape from the Clearwater try, claims
that the abandonment OF Colgate was a
cowardiy deser,ion, young Carlin having
even refused to let Colgate have any food.
although he was ut the time able to walk
slowly. keeley's whole story is very
derogatory TO young Carlin, H!mmel-
wright and Pierce. lie is suing General
Carlin for the reward. s.'f
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-14

CHICAGO. Dec. I4-Tbe jury in the Prem
dergast iinl having been secui ed the law.
yers began their opening statements to
the jury. the state being represented by
Assistant state Attorney Todd and the
defense by Attorney Wade. At the Gro
min trial tine iden, ification of exhibits
shown nj the forme- trial Was continued
and DIR. Cronin's clothes and surgical in.
struments were scanned and identified.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-14
The seat ~ Government. !.

UA~uiNtroN. ID. G.. Dee. lin
.be senate the committee on privi-
lr.,. and elections decided by party
yp.r to repeal the federal election
au.. The minority will report a
bU. ir .ppu>ition. \ bill was intro
ds 'pr thc coinage Of silver dol
lar. 20 the >rgniorage rate Of $1,000 =
pD per month. and to recall the pa
r.r aud gold pf small denomination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-14

EpfrAio. Dee. l4.-Thc Arcade
bindings on Maine. Clinton and
Na.h.n-tpu streets. together with
'gnl.nsou'- muscc. Shean's music
hia AMI lcrS's grocery. and n num-
bcr ui stores. Offices and dwelling
apartment. were DESTROYED by lire
,h.. morning. entaiIing a loss OF ST.
.HI ann
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-14
sch.i- Admit, His En,cal;,v.

MIHSEaPoLIs, Dec. )4.-Philip NJ. Scheig.
the ab,conding teller Of the Bank of Min
neapolis, surprised every one by pleading
guilty in the district court. He did this
without consulting any attorney and as
soon rs lac was arraiened. 1t is believed
that an agreement has been made with the
bank and that this plea is part of tine
agreement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-14
Now Wh-re q. ZrIla Al.

NV loES, Dc. i3-The lawyers Of
N's Hs!!a Nicolaus deny the report that
So uas withdrawn her suit for 5000
a-HH'' G"ors' Gould and fed to Europe;
i1. 'iiiciils q th. Hamburg Anne ricsn
i',Aet company say sue ,i,d not sail on
t' NItnhnnia ~ positively reported In
t.g New iork Herald, aud George Gould
Nl there has been no compromise or ~.
na-ement effected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-14

CHICAGO. Dec. lit has gone abroad
that Chicago las walked up to the desti,u-
tion in her midst and gone to work to
relieve it. and the result is a perfect irrup.
tion Of tramps 10 the city. The police say
they are coming by trainluads-freight.
trainlocds And they have been instructed
70 ship them away as fast AS I.ossible. as
this city has all she eau attend to with the
want among her bona fide residents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-14

SPRINGFIELD. Ills, Dec. I3.-Governor
Altgeld heard the application fer re-
prieve of George Painter. sentenced to be
hanged tomorrow at Chicago. for the
murder Of his mistress, Alice Martin. April
IL, 1891. by strangulaticn. The governor
declined to grant the reprieve.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-14

s.EiNDFiELD. Ills. Dec. ia-Governor
Aa-." Aas made the following appoint
meats, lted W. schmidt. Chicago, mem
tgr oI tue state board of pharmacy; John
j. Iartin, grain Inspector NJ Sheldon;
4uomis Giil, of Bellcvillr. fish warden
O.. Calhoun county; William G.. Morcland.
Aalt, public guardian for Union county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-14

LANSING, Mich. Dec. l4-In the case of
the board of supervisors of Dickinson
county against the chairman of the board,
writ of mandamUs to compel him to
sign s30. 900 of bonds for the relief Of the
destitute there, the writ has been denied
by the supreme court. The court holds
that the boarl had NO authority to vote
the relief bonds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-14

BsuuKLrS. Dee. li.-John &. Me-
Rune. the Concy Island magistrate.
iaa. ,cutenccd to 30 days in iai! and
lio pay a line of 1920 this morning.
asr contempt Of Judge Barnard's
,.uHf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-14

RALEIGH. n. c., Dec. il4.-Right Rev.
I. B. Lyman, Protestant Episcopal bishop
Of North Carolina, died at his home here
from heart failure. Bishop Lyman served
rs priest in Marylaud: Pittsburg, Pa,
Rome, lfaly; anu San Francisco.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-14
ID. France Get. a Ha,,cas Corpus.

LANSING, Mich. Dec. 1.-THE supreme
court has granted a writ Of habcas corpus
in the Dc France case and he will be
brought here and the arguments for his
discharge upon the ground of excessive
bail conflicting with the state constitution
will be heard before the full bench.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-14
John e.. black. Daughter Married.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE marriage o.
Mis-. Grace Mildred Black, daughter Of
R.pre.cn,ative and Mrs. John &. Black.
TO the Rev. Frank Builington Vrooman,
took place ai St. Johns Episcopal church
in the prrscnc. oi large number of peo-
nile well known la the social world here
and nj Chicago aud Boston.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-14

LONDON. Dec. 1.-The Financial Times
prina au interview with Chauncey NJ. De-
pew in which. explaining the American
Depew said: 'Busiuess before
the panic of 1858 was being conducted in
the most conservative way within living
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-14

HURON, s. D.. Dec. A.-Presiaent J. r.
Lowe and number Of leading Alliance
men met at the office Of President Loucks
M Huron and arranged u series of meet.
ings to cover every county in the state.
Their design is to make y schoolhouse
Campaigu.