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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-18
The Proper Thing to DO.

During the siege of Vicksburg, an in
cident occurred which was a source Of
amusement at the time An importan.
artillery position had been assigned 70
a battery commanded bT Maj Schwartz,
German, attached 10 Cen Grants
command. Late in the day. while
Grant was IN his tent receiving dis
patches from the front, German order
y made his appearance. earnestly in
curing for ''Zhinnerai Grant" After
much parley his hearers, being con-
WINGED tina. his business with The gen
eral was important. admitted him 20
the latter's sent. where he made the
announcement: schwartz bathe-y ISL
TOOK
''YYell. said the general. calmly. "dit
-ou spike the guas2.'
What shriclzed the little German,
''schpise dem guns? Dem uew guns?
W. il would .thFls en-
We'll. what III yoa DOR sad Graz.
irnpatrntlg.
'vr. Nc took en- pack again. p
Go!lv.~-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-18
An Example of Gail.

81 had unique but tantalizing ex-
perience the other day" said a clerk
who works in a Kansas City hair store
to reporter "A man came into our
place and asked 70 look at some false
boards.
''Of course he was accommodated. and
he spent over an hour going over the
lot. trying them Oh and examining him
self in glass.
He took up my time, and after he
Rad examined everything in that line in
the store he thanked me and said he
was considering whether 20 raise a
beard or not, and wished TO see how ne
would look in the different styles
Kansas City Star.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-18
FARMING IN FOREIGN LANDS

SHIPMENTS of sheep from Russia to
France are being largely increased.
II East Prussia larger area of land
than usual is being cultivated to sugar
beets. owing to the low price of grain.
THK area sown to cotton in India for
the coming crop is 100000 acres less
than year ago, the principal shortage
being in late cotton.
IRELAND is improving the manufac-
ture of its dairy products to such an ex-
tent that it is largely superseding Den
mark in supplying the English market,
-Alnerican Agriculturist.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-18
MiRTh AND WISDOM.

THE heart that has not suffered has
not loved.
LONG faces and long cars are usually
close neiChbOrs-
MARK this: You don't have to be cis-
agreeable 10 be good
IL there is good in rs il win be sure
20 inspire good in others
TBEEE is nothing easier n believe
than a pleasing lie about ourselves
He who takes unto himself a wealthy
bride Is not so likely TO get fortune IN
her as with her.-RaEa's Horn
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-18
Worth W lille.

] pray Thee Lord, that when il comes 20 ne
To say il will follow truth and Thee
Or choose instead 10 win as better worth
Ny pains, some cloying reconlperse Of earth
Grant ne, great Father, from hard-fought
field,
Forespent gnd bruised UPON battle shield,
Nome to obscure endurance 10 he horne.
Rather than live my own mean gains to scorr
Far better fall with face turned toward TIE
goal,
AT one with wisdom and my own worn soul,
Than ever come 10 see myself prevail,
When to succeed at last is but 10 fail
Mean ends 10 win and herewith be content
Save ne from that! Direct Thou tho even.
AS suits Thy will; whe-e'e= the prizes "a.
Grant ne the struggle. that nv soGl may grow.
Edward :. Martin, IN Scri6rer's
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-18
Alter Many Years.

Surgeon dressing the felon fnger)--
IA small piece of bone has come away,
madam. 1t will begin to mend now
Old Lady-"Good land, doctor, It
must be piece of chicken-bone | swat
lowed siyty-nine years ago, when |
was a little girl! Let me see it'-Chi-
cago Tribune.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-18
CIV Sfops-

Fartlett-I hear that your next-door
nclghhors have q new organ Do yoa
know how many stops it has?
Jacllson-0nly about three DAY. and
those are only for mea;s.-Des Moines
Arrl-aut
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-18
-Charitablv Inclined.-AIrs P,-v

-Charitably Inclined Mrs. Parve-
neer-'tf we could could only get the
girls into Mrs. Astorgilt's dancing
class, Simon, ii would be the making
Of EN-" Mr.. Parveueer-"I druther
paternize somebody else t needs il
more. Sophia. Mis- Astorgilts well
'nough oft 'tkout tcachin' dancin'
school Puck.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-18

Landlady-Mr. Oldboarder, the serv-
ant reports that there is 4 hole in your
carpet.
Oldboarder-You mustn't blame me.
madam. One OF your pillows fell of
the bed last night.-Judge.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-18

Tomny--i looked through :ae key
hole when SIS was in the par!or with
her bean las night.
Father-Nsat did yea ind out. NY
scn9
The ian1. 81, "-Greuoblc Monthly.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-18

-Scieu.ifc Matrimony.-'The doc
tors son Is engaged 10 the druggists
aaughter.'' Yes, It's a so-. OF chem
icai affinity
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-18

When Baby WAS sick, we gave hsr Caeoria.
Who she wes a Child, she cried Io- Casto-ii.
When she became Mss, she chung to Cazto-.s.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-23
DEATH OF MARY c. CURRY.

Mary C., daughter of Martin and Bridget Corbett Curry, died little after midnight, on June IS, at the home of her father in Walnut Tree Hill district. Her death was sudden and unexpected, she being but two days Ill so as to be con fined to the house. Although never of robust health, yet for the past two years she attended to her daily tasks of super intending her fathers household, and de- voted to the care of her invalid mother. For month past she has been ailing and was for that period under medical care, suffering from kidney trouble, which resulted finally in her death. Fri day before her death, she took to her bed, too weak longer to stand, but un- suspecting the nrarness of death. The next day she became unconscious, and passed from that state to death without return of sensibilty, but earlier in the week had received religious ministra- tions of her church. The deceased was native of the town, 20 years of age at her death. a dressmaker by trade, and was at different times employed in Dan bury and Waterbury, but was for the past few years a resident here. Besides her parents, the deceased is survived by a sister, Miss Nellie, who resides in Southbury, and brother, Patrick, whose present residence is unknown, but be- leved to be somewhere in Virginia. The funeral took place, Tuesday morning, from her late home to St Roses church, of which she was communicant, where the usual mass of requiem was celebra- ted for the repose of her soul by the at
 tending priest, thence to the catholic cemetery in the Glen for intcrment. She died having the respect of all who knew her for her uprightness of character, tili- al devotion, and charitable deeds and words. This is a tribute from one who knew her well. The pail bearers were intimate friends of the family.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-23
THE ACADEMY CLOSED.

The closing exercises at the Academy, last Friday afternoon, was thoroughly enjoyed by all in attendance. Among the special features may be mentioned the singing of the patriotic songs by the school, the piano solo "Wayside Chapel'' by Miss Nellie Hubbell, and the quartet, "Beautful Dreams" by Misses Florence Warner and Bertha Croffutt and Messrs Harry Taylor and Bradley c. Rodgers. Rev G. T. Linsley, president of the Aca- demical association, was present and de- livered an excellent address in closing, giving the students some good and practi- cal advice in their schoolI work. Miss Grace Goodsell presided at the piano. The closing of the Academy, where so many young people have assembled from all around for the past nine or ten months, has made very noticeable charge in town, this year.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-23
STEVENSON.

Mrs Charles Doolittle of Wallingtord visited Mrs William Jordan, her sisterin law, last week.
 MT and Mrs Barrows and daughter of Mid dletown visited MT and Mrs Fred lsabell, re- gently.
 c. W. Bradley and Horace W. Bradley at tended the funeral Of Henry Bradley, last Sat urday. He lived in Shelton and was 76 years old last January Horace and the W 1dow Cor nelia Winton are all that survive Of the falnl ly of 10 children.
 The shed that was torn down by the freshet, last winter, at the east end ot Zoar bridge, was put up, last saturday, by George Martin, Charles French, Howard stevens, John French and John Stowe.
 John Stowe is very lucky man, as he keeps his horses in stable over the anchor. He had the third one down through the floor, last week. It had to be drawn up with tackle and not a scratch was on him: The one that fell through before broke his halter enroute, and when MT Stowe went to iced In the morning, to his surprise the horse was gone and he found him feeding by the road side He fell a distance of about six feet.
 Mrs W. s. Bradley rode out the third tune since last October, last Sunday, to see hel mother.
 Charles sherman has been elected school committee for the ensuing year.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-23
The Copeland Brothers Co.,.
 BRIDGEPORT.

student of the New England Conserva- tory of music, will aid in the literary part of the entertainment at the Meth odist church, June %. We hear her se- lections alone, given in such pleasing voice and style, is of itself rare treat.
 The many friends of W. H. Plumb and Miss Pearl Durand of Ansonia, will be pleased to learn that they have engaged to assist in the entertainment at the Methodist church, June %. MT Plumb has great skill and ability in the control of the flute, the music of which is ever pleasing, so sweet and rich. Miss Dur and will give selections of high grade music on the violin. Come and hear the solos, duets and trios with the piano.
 Miss Lillie Johnson has gone to Orange, N. J., at the home of R. Porter. George H. Lyon and c. E. Osborne were in New York. on Wednesday. | Rev Mir Johnson has returned home. School meeting will be held on Satur- day evening.
 Henry Pettitt will go to the Bridge. port hospital. The trouble in the knee caused by the cut of the axe, increases and serious results are anticipated.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-23
THE WORLDS FAIR TRAVEL.

The New York and New England rail
 road announce that in connection with the Erie railroad, 1t will put into effect, commencing Tuesday, June 20, tri- weekly train to the Worlds Columbian exposition at Chicago. Pullman sleep CTS, coaches and baggage ear leaving Boston every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at $50 q. m, stopping at Nor wood Center, waIpole, Franklin, Woon- socket Junction, Blackstone, Douglas, East Thompson, Putnam, Pomfret, Will lImantic, Andover, Vernon, Manchester, Hartford, New Britain, Plainville, Bris- tol, Terryville, Waterbury, Hawleyyille, Danbury, Brewsters and Fishkill Village, running from Newburg as special train or second section of Erie fast train No.o, via Salamanca, Chautauqua lake and Marion, reaching Chicago the following niQht at o'clock. Returning, through Pullman sleeper will leave Chicago (Chi- rago mud Erie depot, at z .45+ p. m., every Tnezday, Thur<day and Saturday, com
 nencin9 Thursday, June P, reaching tho above stations sscond day out. The
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-23
SPORT HILL.

A very large audiance was present in Lees chapel on Sunday evening, June II, to enjoy the concert given by the Sabbath school in celebration of ch:I- dren's day. All the participants in the program executed their part with great credit to themselves. Rev Mir Aver of the Congregational Church made an address that was both appropriate and pleasing and was we'll enjoyed by all. ble with Mrs Thomas Marsh on Tuesday ev- ening, June ?. If stormy, it will be held the first tair evening. Cake and cream will be served in abundance. All are cordially invit- ed.
 Jesse B eers started for the Worlds fair, thi week Wednesday.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-23
WESTPORT.
PERSONAL CHAT.

MT and Mrs Charles H. Taylor and James Richards are at the Worlds fair.
 Mrs $. T. Stanton of New York is vis- ting Mrs Samuel Wood.
 Miss H. Louise Cable has been guest of Miss Adele Hamilton of Lyon Plains.
 MT and Mrs David Harper of Brook lyn are guests of John D. Wood.
 George Jacobs of Jersey City has been a guest of friends here, during the past week. MT and Mrs Thomas c. Stearns ot New Hay en are guests of MT and Mrs Edward H. Nash. Miss Helen Bradley of New York has been a guest during the week, of her mother, Mrs H. 5. Bradley.
 Miss Ida Jennings ofGreen's Farms has been visiting her sister, Mrs Alexis F. DoWnes. Miss Laura D. Gorham of Northfield, Mass is home fer the summer vacation
 Mrs Charles F. Hurlbutt ot Brooklyn is 8 guest at the residence of Charles Hurlbutt.
 MT Elendorf of Bridgeport is visiting his daughter, Mrs Wilbur Thomas,
 Miss Leonard of New Jersey has been visit ing Mrs George C. Peck.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-23
MISS LYoNs-MR GAFFNEY.

The marriage of Miss Mary Lyons, daughter of Patrick Lyons of Walnut Tree Hill to John Gaflney, was solemniz- ed at St Roses church by Father Fox on Wednesday morning at II o'clock. The bride was charming in dress of light steel color. The maid of honor was Miss Nellie Lyons of Bridgeport, and the best man was Richard O'Connor of Brooklyn. A large number of the inn mediate relatives and friends were pre- sent to witness the uuptials. Immediate ly following the ceremony, the wedding party were driven to the home of the bride, where wedding breakfast was served. The newly welded pair left on the 4.33 D. m. train for a wedding journey that will include New York and other cities. On their return they will reside in the house with Van Hayes at the Hook, where MT Gatlncy has furnished home for his bride.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-23

rates via this line are as low as any and the service will be as complete as any running from New England. The Pull man sleepers are filling up very fast for the first week, so that intending patrons should have their reservations made as early as possible. Any ticket agent Of
 he New York and New England road w secure berths or sell tickets on ap- plica ion. The New York and New Eng and railroad Is getting out an attractive list of Chicago tours, which will be mailed free on application to the passen- ger department, 1S0 Summer street, Bos- ton, Mass
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-23
GEORGETOWN.

c. w. Keness, while fishing at the lower pond, had quite a bite on his line. On examining it found he had snapping turtle weighing between 40 and 90 pounds. A good days work for Charles w..
 Mrs E. F. Bennett, who has been making a three weeks visit at New Haven, returned Thursday.
 Friday, Mrs Marsh and Mrs Taylor were the guests of Frank Randle at Winnipank.
 The public schools closed, Friday, for their summer vacation. Now look out for a racket.
 John Davis is the owner of a brand new wheel, the Eagle" It is one of the finest wheels seen in this vicinity for many a day and John has reason to be proud of it.
 Agent Taylor and wife spent Sunday with their parents at Norwalk. Mrs George Lansing Taylor returned i to New York with her granddaughter, Isabel, Friday last. Farmer Jones says that Tuesday was the hottest day we have had in great many years and we think he comes with. in 99 99-100 of being correct.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-23
STAMFORD.

Perry Beardsley is building an addi- tion to his residence. When completed, he will have as neat looking house, as any i'll town.
 k. NJ. Beardsley, an employe of the granite works, badly hurt his thumb while handling heavy stone at the Bridgeport shop. He hopes after few days to be abl, to use it again.
 Letter Carrier Smith, who won the ticket for Chicago, offered by the Post, for the most popular letter carrier in the city, is son-in-law of Lewis Boards ley.
 Tracy Richards and wife, and Miss Richards, formerly well known resi- dents, have been visiting friends in town.
 The railroad company have proposed to purchase the Thompson and DOT tion of the Sterling properties, opposite the station, to carry out their plans for four-trackiDg the road. A part of the Booth property will also have to be bought. They propose to elevate the track near the station about 10 feet, and make the crossing for King street in nearly straight line wiGh the present layout of the street, this will bring it out from under the tracks, nearly op- posite the Sterling cottage. To get the necessary grade, Railroad street will have to be pushed to the south east, bringing it about where the Sterling cot tage and Thompson houses are located, and running across the property owned by the Brook estate where their small house is located. A gang of men are setting back the fences along the line where the company have bought land. The Chautauqua circle met, this week, with Mrs Smith.
 Burning brush, on Charles Stagg's | Int oh f1 | ing of fire alarm, about S.30 D. m.. | Tuesday night, and giving the Hook and | Ladder Company short run with their | new apparatus.
 The thermometer ranged from 9S to 10( | degress in the shade, at noon on Tues ! day.
 | B. II. Merrick has begun work on his house. He intends to remodel it entire. l ly.-
 l Jesse Roberts is moving the Congre l gational burying ground. l The ladies' Guild of Christ church I gave successful tea in Town hall, las | week.
 Mrs Russell of Boston is visiting hel
 mother, Mrs Mallett.
 Another lot on Parrott street has beer sold to Mrs Plumb.
 I Robert Blackman is home from Vir ginia, enjoying vacation from his med cal studies.
 I E. A Hubbell cut himself quite SC 5 verely, while monkeying with scythe I A pair of horses belonging to A. " T Burritt & Co, of Bridgeport, ran ava.
 one day. last week, and made pretty live ] ly times in the vicinity of Paradis ' Green, for a few minutes. They ra
 into wagon driven by a man name Finnigan of Bridgeport, who had bee
 collecting eggs in the upper part of tn
 town, upsetting the wagon and smasf ing it's contents. The driver was throw
 out, but escaped with some serious cut
 and bruises. The runaways were fina ly captured, before doing any othe damage.
 Richard Smith cut one of his finger
 quite badly, with butchers cleavel
 while cutting meat on his delivery wal on.
 Judge Patterson and daughter of Ne
 York, are visiting Mrs Orville Curti
 The judge is a descendant of the Patte ] sons of the Revolutionary times, who's
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-23
Our Crop Reports.
TFRoM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

BETHLEHEM-'Th dry weather has been bad for late planted seeds of all kinds. The cut worms have made bad work in the corn, and where planted over it has been tardy in coming up. Last Saturdays rain has helped some, but grass is rather on the stand-still which will make having early. Capt Scott starts his moving machine, this week. Early planted potatoes are look ing well, late ones look bad. Corn is growing nicely. Rye will be large crop generally. Oats have dried up some on dry knolls and poor soil.
 MARBLEDALE.-Tob setting is now nearly completed. t has been a try ing season to get th1 started.
 NEW PREsToN.-1 last Sat- urday here wes eIhpye n sincere gratitude by lad fields ready for toba6 to some who had worked in ing in the plants previous it ged many back which had felt the task of bearing hogs heads of water in pails to the same. WARREN.-Some have commenced having and corn, potatoes, tobacco, etc., call loudly for attention in this remarkably growing sea son, though little rain is needed greatly.
 HUNTINGToN.-The hot dry weather has checked the growth of the grass crop, and caused the farmers to begin having early in this vicinity.
 Coon HILL AND BRADLEYyILLE, FAIRFIELD CoUNTY.-Several of our farmers have com menced having and find very light crop but lplenty of daisies.
 1 BRIDGEwATER.-The dry weather is dis eouraging the farmers about setting tobacco as 1t dies about as fast as itis set and we hope to see rain soon.
 I STRATFoRD-The farmers and gardeners are complaining of the dry weather. Wednes day nights gentle rain was great blessing The fruit trees are suffering from the attacks
 be small. The hay crop will probably b about the average. z
 RoxBURT This week will finish most Q ! the tobacco setting. It will be about on lweekor 10 days later than usual. A cold,we sl spring retarned the plants. Several have d ready finished setting and have lots of t0t
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-23

New Fairfield is to be blessed with daily mail after July l, in place of every other day.
 This quiet village is noted for it's wonderful healthy atmosphere, as it does not have a doctor. It boasts Ot supporting lawyer, owing to the peacable nature of it's inhabi- tants.
 Hatch Ss Son have just finished fine two seated surry, which they will put sale at their repository in Brewster.
 F. A. Boerum is doing rushing business in the wagon repairing and painting line, hay ing six or eight wagons in his paint rooms. The public know where to get good job done. He also does some farming, making bees a speciality. He has nine hives of bees in working order. He manufactures and keeps on hand all the supplies for hives and fixtures.
 Last August, F. A. Boerum rented a horse to Henry Dryton, with written contractthat
 he should pay s per week till $75 should be
 paid, when he would give Dayton a bill of l sale for the horse. Just $23 had been paid up | to last w ednesday, when Mir Boerum thought he would go and take the horse. MT Dayton l objected, when quarrel 'ensued, but MT Zoe l rum being the stronger man, he was soon in l possession Of the horse. complaint was l gotten out and Mir Boerum was arrested by l Constable Waldron last Friday, giving bonds 1 awaiting the trial which was held on Monday l ot this week, before Justice Treadweu. Nil ] Boerum plead guilty and was fined S2 ane cost amounting to $15.54
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-23
General Directions in Painting

NAre to see that nc paint is put over g moist or even damp surface. To have thin coats of paint applied instead of thick Chiffon Paint should be thinned with the best raw linseed oil. Many peo- pie think there is little or no difference in inseed oil. The Chiffon Paint Co. in buying oil oblain only the best brands from people who have re- putation of buying the best and cleanest faxseed, and allowing their oil to settle for months before placing it on the market. How much better this oil than the oil commonly met with, and yet tho Chiffon company would not be satisfied to use this oil without settling it for themseles In169S the Chiffon Paint Co. will use in some of their paints inseed oil which they purchased and tanked in 1891. Very little such oil. if any, can bs found in the United States, and the public gets the benefit of it. but 50 does the Chiffon Co. also for it adds to their reputation. It ii extremely improbable that gallon of paint will leave theiI factory the present year made from inssed oil crushed Iatar than 1892.
 CHILT0N PAINT COMPANY, NEW
 YORK AND BOSTON.
 i For sale bv IF n. Beers \ Co.