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The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07

What is more persistant and bound to have their own way then hen after she has deposited ''baker's dog" in nice neat nest? Take the eggs away. cover up the nest, she still sets. MT w.. has at last found out the secret and is willing to let it be known to the public. He had two of this kind. He took one of them to the brook and made it swim across. No sooner than it arrived on the opposite shore it was driven back. This was repeated several times when the bird was taken out, and the second bird was put through the same operation, when both hen and Mir w. were nearly y'exhausted. TLe hen be- ing little to quick dove down and sup posed to lodge under a large stone. MT Wildman in haste to secure the hen be- fore drowning, lost his balance and went down with McGinty. The hen set no more; tables turned. He sets with a sore head.
 The property of F. A. Boerum has been attached to the amount of $500, for damages, etc., by Henry Dayton, plaint- iff.s The suit is brought to the next term of the court of common pleas. Hendrick Wildman, IT,, has succeeded in finding the best way to break the per- sisreDcy of the setting hen.
 E.. Jennings has sold thus far dozen Champion mowers and nearly as many horse rakes.
 Hens scratching cure: Cut of the cent CT toe of the right foot if right scratch CT, if 2 left, cut the toe of the left foot, so says William Hart.
 A three pound pike was taken out of Balls pond, last week, by one of our ex- pert fishermen.
 A picnic was held, last Friday evening at William Satterlee's, Balls pond, by the yonng people.
 The shower of Friday caught many of our farmers with large quantities of grass cut and ready to stow away in the barns.
 In the northern part of the town there was 8 quanity of hail with the storm on Friday.
 The case of Barger vs Stevens hsss been settled with the states attorney.
 VIII. A. Stevens and Wesley B. Wild Eman are doing guite buslness buying and butchering calves. They haye con
 tracted to furnish one of tho cooleEa h
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
SHELTON.

MT and Mrs Joseph Roberts and daugh- ter have gone to Canada on visit of few weeks.
 The picnic of the Sabbath Schools of the Methodist, Baptist and Congregation al churches was held on Thurs day last, at Savin Rock. There were six cars we'll filled. The day was very pleasant and all report very pleasant and enjoyable time.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07

s. Heacock & Brothers, the sidewalk men, have finished their work in New town Street, and will at once begin op- erations at Sandy Hook. They appreci- ate the generous patronage they have received. They took the contract for getting in the hay of Charles F. Boards lev
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
MISS LYMER-MR HUNT.

A marriage ceremony was performed at the Congregational parsonage by Rev Mir Delzell, on last week Thursday, the contracting parties being Miss Clara Ly- mer and Charles B. Hunt, both of Dan- bury. MT Hunt and his lady started to drive from Danbury to Newtown in the early morning, but lost their way, and did not arrive at the parsonage till near ly noon. Ittook some time to secure a license and it was l2.30 before the twain were tied.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07

J. B. Beers and daughter, Anna, spent Sunday and over the Fourth with his granddaughter, Mrs J. M. Otis. On Monday they made a flying visit to New town and Brookfield friends.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
LONG HILL.

Mrs F. V. Cole attended the reception given by MT and Mrs James R. Boroughs.
 Misses Natalie and Dorothy, Cornwell of Bridgeport are guests of their aunt, Mrs F. V. Cole.
 The venerable mother of Milton G. Barlow of Cincinnatti is with her son for the summer.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
BUcKLEH's ARNIcA sALvE.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter chapped hands, chilblains, corns. and all skin eruptions and positively cures piles or no pay isfaction, or money refunded. Price 25c box For sale by E. F. Hawley.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
LUCKY DANBURY POLICEMEN.
 A policeman found watch in the. street. Another found check for $2OO.

Business men look anxious. Many sad faces may be seen on the street. Hundreds are standing around all the day idle.
 The Knight of Honor lodge celebrated the I1th anniversary of their organiza- tion.
 There was fire just of from Liberty street, Friday afternoon. twas barn.
 A ssGypsy Lawn Party'' is not bad cognomen for pleasant gathering of young people, one of the new Danbury ideas.
 Ladies of Matoaka council, companion to the Red Mems council, gave an enter ta;nment, not the first time they have made pleasant time for their friends.
 A lawn party for the City Mission children was good idea we'll carried out.
 Public school pupils are in the throes of vacation and mothers are on the rag ged' edge.
 John Mccarthy of Danbury has been appointed commissioner of the state re- form school.
 Echo lodge, Daughters of Rebekah, had an anniversary celebration. Uncle Toms Cabin, again in Danbnry. This time under canvass in White street, Saturday afternoon and evening, last week.
 Forepaugh's circus again here soon. The local Red Men enjoyed a lawn clam bake in Robert Davis yard, last Thursday night. They have been lovers l of clams from time immemorial. Indians know good thing when they see 1t. Rev MT Pierce of the First church at tended the state association of Rockville. I He represented the Fairfield county as sociation.
 Two young girls and one young man
 were arrested at 2 o'clock the other morn ling. Things looked irregular but Tor
 want of definite charges and proof they
 were discharged. 1 It is said that the proprietors of the
 RidQewood farm, Bundle and White
 streets. have about 200 horses, of all ages. lH. IT. White has been engaged as trainer. I CamaraGk woods seem to be the stand ling grounds for Gypsies. They have
 put intheir summer appearances.
 The New England excursion was well |patronized by Danburians, Wednesday N week.
 sConsecrated woTkers'' are band ol lChristian workera within the Disciples
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
Danbury. They pay the highest market
 prices and go after them. J. Myer, the blacksmith, is full of busi- ness.
DANBURY.
THOSE CITY BONDS.

Tapping over into the next century, the proposed new city bonds. They ss i'll, if issued, mature in 1923. Writing that year of our Lord seems strange, but soon we will be writing it every time. Those ambitious bonds will be worth holding. Some with gray boards of several years good standing, whose life's beginning dates back in the early years of the present century. feel 8 growing ambition to lap over into the next century, too. Then they will s'mature' and drop out, and their mem- orial stone will bear the numerals of two centuries, and their dues be paid in another sphere, and the old bond can- celed.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07

dedicated on July 25. the anniversary of the burning of the old church.
 Paul Rehnburg is brightening up his place with new coat of paint.
 MT and Mrs E. s. Hawley are visiting friends in Newtown.
 Miss L.. Hubbell is home.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
HUNTINGTON.

c. M. Hubbell will take orders at L. E.. Edwards' office, the Atlantic stable. It will be very convenient for passengers to wait at the depot right across the street. The stage will leave the postof- flee at 3.15 p. m. and will leave MT Ed wards directly after.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
THE GRANGER" TO BE REPEATED.

Pohtatuck grange will net about $20 from the performance of'sThe Granger,o last week. It has been decided to re- peat it in August.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07

The prayer meeting at the Taunton chapel has been changed from Tuesday to Sunday night.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07

John W. Webb, of THE BEE's compost torial force, disported himself amid the attractions of Bridgeport on the Glori- ous Fourth.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07

A calf belonging to Mrs Thomas Bren- nan strayed on to the Housatonic track near the tunnel, last Friday, and was killed by one of the trains.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07

At the adjourned meeting of the Taun- ton school district, last week, 1t was voted to dig a we'll.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07

Mrs Dr Henry Burnham and Raymond Fairchild, Manchester, N. H., are guests of Mrs Nellie Fairchild.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07

on old friends in THE BEE office on Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07

Rev MT Linsley has as his guests at the rectory, his sister, Miss Nellie Linsley of New Haven, Miss Fanny Foster of New Haven, F. R. Mackey of New York and Rev MT Barhydt.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
Fairfield County News.
NEW FAIRFIELD.

HE CURED THE HENS.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07

Mrs M. G. Marble of New York and her daughter, Miss Marble of Bridgeport, have arrived at their Newtown home for the summer. Frederick Marble of Low ell is at home, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
THE NEW CHURCH.

The new church is nearly completed. The carpenters finished on Monday.
 It was voted by the church members, Sunday, that the new church shouh be
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07

James L, Barber of Trumbull called
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
MEMS NEGLIGEE

Largest line in the city. We especially call attention to the excellent values at 97e each. Pink, blue and lavender hair line stripes are very effective.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
PRINTED CHINA SILKS.

Quits line of them at 39c a yard that sold earlier in the season at 75c. Offered elsewhere at soc yard as big bargain. Yes it's worth your time to look us up.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07

reduced in price in order to close them out at once.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
No Dull Trade Here--- The Best Goods at the Most Favorable Prices is the Reason.
SILK AND WOOL GLORIA
 FOR UNDERSKIRTS.
A BIG PILE OF DRESS GOODS.

An assortment of new things this season that have sold from 75c to s1 yard. The price to-day is soc yard for your choice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-23
FOUND DEATH IN A FIRE.
John Ranskolb Sunocated at Johnston
This Morning.
THE HOWARD MILLS DAMAGED.
The Latter Fire Fought by q Bucket
brigade as There Were no Hydrants
Nesr-Biaxe I'm tho Peace Dale Manu-
facturing Company's Dryroom.

John Ranskolb, a well-known resident
OF Johnston, was suffocated at his home
in the rear of Plalnfield street near Eddy.
by iire which occurred this morning.
The fire was caused by his accidentally
upsetting lamp.
He boarded with Mrs. Francis Marks.
i'm the rear of Plainield street, near
Eddy. Shortly before 3 o'clock this
morning Frank McDougall, a boarder
who occupies room on the upper floor.
was awakened by smoke.
There were ten and MoDougal trle1 TO
arouse them all. Frank Rothery sound
ed AN alarm from Old Fellows block,
summoning the Rough aud Ready fire
company.
Before the arrival of the firemen Nc
Dougal aud neighbors located the blaze
IA pile OF clothing on the first floor.
They beat out the flames aud discov
cred Ranskolb lying on the floor in the
middle of the burning clothes. He was
removed from the building. A slight ac-
tion OF the heart was detected and every
effort was made 10 resuscitate the man.
under the direction OF Dr. Thomas, but
the efforts were irutless. A portion OF
bis clothing was burned.
He MAS n German, 40 years old. with
two adult sons in hyde Park. Mass
ard wife in Dedbam. A few years ago
he inherited consi ierable money from
"A relative in Austria. and has not fol-
lowed any business since. The damage
10 the house Is estimated mt about 500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-23
ONE HUNDRED YEARS OLD.
Death of Phebe Ann Profit mt the Col
ored Nomans Home.

Death of Phebe Ann Profit at the Col
ored Moman's Home.
Phebe Anu Profit died at the Home
for Aged Colored Women on Tuesday at
o'clock in the l0lst year of her age
Her maiden name was Warmsley. and
she WIS born in Smithfield, II. l., Feb
s8, l7y3. She married Nathan Profitt
and during the greater part OF her mar
ried. life lived Ia Thompson. Conn. They
had four children, two OF whom are now
living
Moses Proffitt lives in this city, aud
has been employed at the What Cheer
stables on Benefit street for number of
years.
Sarah, Moses's twin sister. lives in Put
nam, Conn, where Mrs. Proffitt remove
after her husbaud's death.
In 1890 Mrs. ProffitJ went to the resi-
dence of her sou ia this city, and her
health being poor sne soon after went
60 the Home. There she was highly es.
Z elned and AUNT Phebe," as she was
called, was given a banquet y the in
mates on Feb 2S the hundredth ami
versary Of her birth.
Her hearing was but slightly impaired
she never used glasses. aud her faculties
were remarkably preserved. IL was not
until recently that sickness came and at
the last she exercised her faculties, recor.
mixing all her friends who surrounded
the bedside
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-23
PAWTUCKET.
THE CITY GOvERNMENT MET List
EVENING.
Appropriations for a High School Site
Passed by the Board aud Action
Deferred by the Council.

At the meeting OF the board of alder
meu last evening the city clerk wal
instructed to notify the common council
that an election for alderman from tn,
Second ward had been called for April
Alderman Miller for the committee on
| city property recommended that the
estate Of Huld /. Gage on Broadway bt
| purchased for a high school site. This
property is bounded by three streets
| Broadway and Fountain street and Black.
| stone avenue-aad contains 46, POI square
| feet, being 200 feet on Broadway, 200 feet
| on Blackstone avenue, 262 feet OH Foun-
tain street. and 200 feet on the line OF the
adjoining property. The price given to
the city on tnis property is $4,000
This sum was appropriated for pur-
chasing the estate and $500 was appro-
priated TO provide for tie procuring OF
plans. The ordinances making the ap-
preparations were ordered communicated
o the common council.
The sum OF $3.50 was appropriated for
repairs on Exchange street bridge.
A resolution directing the purchase Of
a suitable city flag and that the flag be
hoisted over the city hall every day on
which there is meeting of either branch
OF the city council, was read aud passed..
Considerable routine business was
transacted.
Common Council.
The common council alAo me- last even
ing.
Mr.. Delany presented a Joint resolu-
tion providing for the appointment OF a
joint special committee of five TO consist
OF his honor the mayor, the president OF
the common council, one alderman to be
appointed by the mayor. the chairman OF
the joint standing committee on street
lights and one member OF the common
council To be appointed by the president
OF that body, for the purpose OF inquiring
into the matter of municipal lighting
plant, the cost of building it. the cost of
producing AMI maintaining an efficient
lighting service adapted to the present
and future needs of the city and to fur
nish ana relate TO the city council such
other information relative thereto as
will enable the council to best determine
what action to take in the premises and
to report u the city council or either
brancn thereof as soon as may be. 1t
rs adopted.
1t was voted to lay on the table the
ordinance making appropriations Tor the
purchase of the Gage estate for high
school sits until the April meeting. The
vote was AS follows; Ayes-President
Pierce aud Messrs Binford. Bryant,
Clark, DAVIS, Delany, Gillian, Gortou,
McDuf and O'Brie 10. Nays-Messrs.
Collins, Lennon. McCabe, Tingley aud
Whipple-5
After the transaction OF miscellaneous
business the council adjourned.
City Notes.
Officer James +. Cooper last night re-
signed from the police force.
The court Of probate met yesterday
afternoon.
Allan Anderson reached his 10th and
Willis TOne his lgEh birthday Tuesday
Both celebrated.
Tower corps. w. X. c., served clam
chowder and baked bean supper Tuesday
evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-23
UTAH'S. BISHOP
Gives Interesting Particulars of Char
table Work In That Territory.

Gives Interesting Particulars Of Char
liable Work in That Territory.
Notwithstanding the very inclement
weather, u large number attended the
special Lenten services of the Church of
the Redeemer last evening. AT the close
of evening prayer the rector. Rev. Fred
erick j. Ba>setU. introduced the Rt. Rev,
Abiel Leonard. ID ID. S. Il. d., bishop or
the territory OF Utah and the state OF
Nevada. Tue reverend bishop is on an
eastern tour in the interest of the m s.
sions un ,er mis- care. and is receiving
very substantial aid.
Tue bishop took for his text, Know
you not, that must be about My Fathers
business" portraying the scene OF
Christ In the temple, In his boyhood. He
gave many interesting incidents OF the
mission work under his care. The
three problems which they deal with in
Utah at present are: Aggressive mis-
siona,y work, Christian school education
aud hospital work. The bishop has two
schools Tor girls in IA very hourishing
condition, besides several smaller schools
for the younger scholars. A most inn
portaDt part OF the work il tue hospital,
which is nearly completed. aud will con-
tain twenty-five private rooms, besides
several large wards.
The mining companies are giving sub
stantial aid now and when completed
end occupied will give 81 a month for
any miner employed wbo in case of ac-
ciuent, IL carried there and taken care OF.
lhe church holds a most important place
in the history OF the territory. being the
first body 10 place a church edifce III the
field. Owing To he idleness of the silver
mines, a state of depression rests upon
nearly every kind of business, but it is
thought that in very short tine new
resources will be developed and capital
put in circulation once mora.
Another point for encouragement is
the fact that Mormonism is fast declin-
ing They have given up the political
control OF we territory, aud polygamy Is
entirely suppressed. Among the inter
esting pictures which the bishop had
with him was one showing n family OF
slxty-three children of one father.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-23
HORSE RAILROAD MEN

Propose to Form Labor Organization
mt n Meeting Tonight.
A meeting of drivers and conductors OF
the Union Railroad company will be
held this eve ling at 81 Westminster
street, TO ascertain the feeling of the m en-
relative to forming a labor organization.
whose purpose shall he TO obtain a re-
vision OF the schedule of working hours,
the men now WORKING from IL To IL "a "A
day. The pay for the permanent nea is,
for drivers 81 25, for conductors So 30 per
day. They say they are willing To equal
ize matters uy adopting better time
schedule and having both condu ctor aud
driver receive -. %. Their present inten-
tion is TO ask for ten-hour day, in whicl
there shalt not be more tnan two hours
lay Off Iii this is not granted the drivers
Will ask for as much pay rs the con-
ductors. The railroad employees claim that
the time schedule which they Will pro-
pose is the same as is In use in Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-23
UNCLE SANS OFFICES.
How Some OF Them Have Been Obtained
by Persistent seekers.

How Some OF Them Have Been Obtained
by Persistent Seekers.
People sometimes obtain work from
Uncle Sam in peculiar ways. Not so
very long ago poetess OF passion in a
fur western state became an office-seek-
er, adopting a novel method of pursuing
he- object. She appealed to a United
States senator, bombarding him with
poetry by mail. Once week regularly
he received from her long letter in the
shape OF a poem. Sometimes he got
two week. The poetry was proba-
bly, the worst that any poetess of pas
sion had ever produced At first he
paid no attention to it; but, at length,
It began to prey upon his mind. When
this sort of thing had gone on for five or
six months he became desperate. So
finally he wrote to her, saying:
Your poems have proved To me that
you are unfit for any public Office. New
ertheless, il you will cease writing and
sending them to me / will get you a
job" And he did. It is recorded that
l'"i "PPoinecu eiAVh ouNh'ot va 'n0
treasury, subject to examination, was
asked to state the distance of the moon
from the earth. His written answer
was SIMPLY: "Not near enough to affect
the functions of sixth auditor" He
passed. So did another who, being ex-
amined for employment in the treasury,
was asked how many soldiers England
sent to this country during the revo-
luton. His answer was: "A - sight
more than ever got back. k."-Chicago
Neyys
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-23
a Ifustling Town.

An eastern man who had been making
trip through the west got off the train
at quiet country station called Hustler
He found il TO consist of the station
house and two cabins, and one of the
cabins was tenantless.
"Is this the town of Hustler!" he asked
Of the station master.
Eyes, sir"
"Is this all of the town.
at is."
"Why, I read that it was a growing
place"
1T has grown one house this year."
81 was told that it had great pros
pects."
Lots of chances here. SIR"
But there is no town here-literally
nothing 10 speak Of"
"They all have 90 begin. you know"
Can | get anything TO eat herei"
"No, sir"
"What time does the next train passy'
"Seven hours 10 wait"
"Will you tell me who named this
town.
Eyes. sir. II twas the man who moved
out Of that cabin"
"What induced him 20 call IL Hustler"
Because no knew that everybody
would hustle 10 get out of IL. Sit down
on the platform and make yourself at
home while you have to wait. Bright
Bits.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-23

The lungs and liver of "a cow diseased
With tuberculosis were exhibited yester-
day afternoon at Olney's oil shop on
South Water street. The COW belonged
To Smithfield milkman and gave
fifteen quarts day. The animal
was apparentiy healtny Tor IL had been
examined by a state Inspector, pro
nounced all right and ate twe.ve quarts
II grain per day. &. A. Brown. a neigh
Dor OF the cows owner. believed that the
animal was afflicted aud said he would
Kill her, and IL she had not tuberculosis
he would pay for her. The owner con-
sented aud the COW was found to DO
badly diseased.