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The Newtown bee., 1893-12-08
DEATH OF GEORGE H. BoTsFoRD
Tax Collector of the Town, and Respected ant Valued Citizen. Sketch of His Life.

In the death of George H. Botsford, which occurred last week Thursday night, NewtoWn loses one of it's most faithful and painstaking officials, the community an honored and respected citizen and the home devoted husband and father. His pleasant good cheer for all whom he met was characteristic of his whole life and NeWtown has lost a l good man, ill his sudden death, which came almost without Wtrning. George H. BOtsford was born in the town of Roxbury, and there made his home with his father, David Botsford, until he was about D years of age. At this time he accepted d position in the factory of the New | ork Betting and Packing company and worked faithfully for them for a period of II years. His home was first at the old Peck homestead in Pohtatuck, but afterward with his wife he moved into Sandy Hook village. Working in the shop did not suit MT Botsford's health, and so in 1869, he moved to Bots ford (what was then known as Cold Spring., and purchased home there, where he has since lived. Mir Botsford was not an office seeker, but his towns people, realizing his worth, have kept him collecting the taxes of the town for several years past, and in this ungracious public position, he has kept Newtown taxpayers in good humor and yet dis charged his duties so faithfully that he has friends all over town who will sadly miss him. He also served the town one term as selectman and has several times been an assessor. His home life, too sa- cred for public gaze, is testimonial of his genial nature and kindly disposition, and it is here where he will be missed. MT Botsford was subject to occasional attacks of inflammatory rheumatism and it was only one week before his death that he first felt his old enemy crawling about his muscles. Little was it thought that thisswould be his fatal sickness, for he had often felt the ''twinges" of rheu- matism before, but the day previous to hls death, inflammation of the bowels also put in it's appearance, and to this cause his untimely death is due. The funeral was held from his late residence , at Botsford on Monday afternoon at ] : o'clock, Rev MT Linsley officiating. The interment was in the cemetery al ' Berkshire. MT Botsford leaves widow and one daughter, Mary L. Botsford, tt mourn his loss, who have the sympathy of all who knew and were acquainted ]. with the deceased.
 LIBERALITY THAT'S SURE TO BE REWARD
 ED.
 :, The doors of Meigs & Co.'S store a
 Bridgeport were closed today, but a rep : resentative of this paper was admitte,
 and saw an interesting and unusual pro a3 cedure. In view of the hard position i q which many wage earners find them n selves the firm went thrnuph it's entir
The Newtown bee., 1893-12-08
A CURE FOR GROUP.

When on a visit to Iowa, k. Dalton of Luray, Russell Co.,, Kansas, called at the laboratory of Chamberlain & Co.,, Des Moines, to show then: hi~ siX-year-old boy, whose life had been saved by Cham berlain's Cough Remedy, it having cured him of q very severe attack of croup. Mr Dalton is certain that it saved his boys
 life and is enthusiastic in his praise of the remedy. For sale by E. F, Hawley,
The Newtown bee., 1893-12-08
GREENFIELD HILL.

Miss Adelia Hubbell, who lives in a house over 150 years old, has her parlor furnished with antique furniture, chairs of various descriptions. part of them be- ing newly bottomed by her own skillful hand, woven out of fisherman's twine.
The Newtown bee., 1893-12-08
MONROE.

F. B. Wheeler of Mount Vernon, N. r., eldest son of F. w. Wheeler of Mon- roe, has been elected a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engin- eers and also of the American Gas Light Association.
The Newtown bee., 1893-12-08
FAIRFIELD.

w. R. Jones expects to go to New York soon to visit his sisters, Misses Elizabeth R. and Mary Jones. Mir Jones has not been to New York for D years and thinks it is about time to pay them visit.a
The Newtown bee., 1893-12-08

l,ider, Bryant & Co. of Danbury are displaying an elegant line of Christmas goods, which should surely attract the attention of all. Their prices will be found to be in accordance with the times *
The Newtown bee., 1893-12-08

If you are contemplating purchasing a piano write to NJ. Steinert 65 Sons Co.,, 359 Main street. Bridgeport, or TT Chap el street, New Haven, Conn. They will mail you, free, beautifully illustrated catalogues of Steinway & Sons, and Err nest Gabler & Bros. pianos. They have constantly on hand a large assortment of second hand pianos of every promi- nent maker, both in uprights and squares. in which you can always secure a bar gain.
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Proclamation!

Has been made, fixing November 30 as the annu- al Thanksgiving Day. The thought of the coming feast naturally turns our thoughts toward the ta- ble. What do we need to make the dinner 8 sue cess It is time to find out and when you have made out your list, bring it to We can fill it, be
 Continued opposite side If this page)
The Newtown bee., 1893-12-08

Miss Botsford from New York and Miss Clark from Bridgeport passed the Thanksgiving holiday as guests at Philo Nichols at the Depot.
The Newtown bee., 1893-12-08

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria- When she was Child, she cried for Castoria When she became Miss, she chung to castoria When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
The Newtown bee., 1893-12-08

Something new, Mealine soap, cures rough and chapped hands. Grocers and druggists keepit.
The Newtown bee., 1893-12-08

Mrs E. K. Morgan and son from Bridge port were in town visiting friends on Saturday.
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NUMBER 4e.
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One of the Brightest Spots in this Particularly Bright Store is our
The Newtown bee., 1893-12-08

to be considered. Visitors are cordially invited.
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Muslin
 Underwear
 Dep'tment.
NOTE.

Ladies' Muslin Drawers in good quality muslin, with deep hem and tucks. 25c.
 Ladies Chemise with pointed yoke Of fine tucks and insertion, Ham burg trimming on neck and sleeves 5oc.
 Ladies Muslin Corset Covers, V and high neck, with fine embroidery, 35c.
 Ladies' Muslin Night Robes, five choice styles 10 choose from, with V neck and yoke, tucks and fine em- broidery, 75c.
 Ladies' Mother Hubbard Night Robes, with round yoke tucked and feather stitched, would be good val ne at sl.3S, 9sc each.
 Ladies Short Knit Skirts in large variety, costing from 50c to sS-Ss each.
The Newtown bee., 1893-12-08
SPORT HILL.

Gould S Jennings have built an addi- tion to their barn, 30x34, to be used for COW barn and wagon shed.
The Newtown bee., 1893-12-08
Large Assortment of Choice Things in
 Winter Underskirts,

Including Silk, Gloria. Mohair. Mo reen, Cloth and Flannel The best workmanship and prices guaranteed
The Newtown bee., 1893-12-08

The doors of Meigs < Co.'S store at Bridgeport were closed today, but arep- resentative of this paper was admitted and saw n interesting and unusual pfo- cedure. In view of the hard position in which many wage earners find them- selves, the firm went through it's entire
The Newtown bee., 1893-12-08

Miss Winnie Jennings spent Saturday with Mrs Henry Osborne.
The Newtown bee., 1893-12-08

LIBERALITY THAT'S SURE TO BE REWARD.
 ED
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-16
TIE HEEx-PREs1DENTs PAUPER COUSIN
County Poor Farm Officials Smiled at tho
Story, but Found It True.

DENVER, August 9.-Some weeks
ago tine-looking man, nearly 80 years
old, with snow-white hair and beard,
applied to the County Comm issioners
fox aid and was sent to the county poor
farm, where he still remains. He gave
bis name as William Harrison, and
said he was a first cousin of the ex-
President. The officials smiled at the
pauper's story, but Secretary Thomp-
son. of the Humane Society, investi-
gated it and has received letters con-
frming the old mans statement in
every particular.
George S. Cunningham OF Lancaster,
O., formerly Mr.. Harrison's- attorney,
gives the facts, and daughter, Mrs.
Rebecca Williamson of the same place,
has been written to. Mr. Harrison
charges his daughter and former at
torney with base ingratitude, but says,
benjamin." his cousin, does not know
of his sad straits. The old mans re-
semblance to his distinguished relative
is striking.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-16
Madc Plain AZ LAST,

We feel much relieved since We have
found out how the crisis has been
brought about. Bill Nye makes the
matter as plain as the MONDAY sun.
He says: The engagement of the
channels of trade with overproduction
of unearned increment over the per-
centage of former years, and making
the bimetallic and baser metals sub
servient to gold and the reserve of gold
and paper money the general funeral
currency and noticeable hesitation Of
goods to 60 out during the season of
mourning, together with shrinkage of
values Of things you have got, while
things that you want real bad become
suddenly of great value, causes what
you might call stagnation Of satisfac-
ton and a general revival of sadness in
the realms of traffic.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-16
Root and Branch,

the poison in your blood, however it
may have come or whatever shape it
may be taking Is cleared away by Doc
tor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
It's a remedy that rouses every organ
into healthful action, purifies and en-
riches the blood, and through it cleanses
and invigorates the whole system.
SaIt-rheum, letter, Eczema, Erysipe-
las, Boils, Carbuncles, Enlarged Glands,
and the worst Scrofulous Sores and
Swellings, are perfectly and perma-
nently bured by it.
Unlike the ordinary Spring medi-
cines or sarsaparillas, the discovery"
works equally well a: all seasons. All
the year round and in all cases, it is
guaranteed, as no other blood medicine
is. If it ever fails to benefit or cure,
you have your money back. You pay
only for the good you get.
Isn't it safer to say that no other
blood-purifier can be "just as good?"
If it were, wouldn't it be sold so?
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-16
GEN. FARLEY INTERVIEWED:
Gives His Position on the Cosrress,ona]
Problem. ...-...,,
Spartanburg Herald, 10th.1

[Spartanburg Herald, 10Th
Yesterday , reporter for the Daily
Herald found Gen. Farley in the best
of spirits. ...r-.,s4
He did not seem to be contemplating
hostile meeting with anybody and
was not scared to death over the recent
Sunday excurson." ..--,szl
In answer to the allusion to the re-
cent interview with Captain Shell,
which we reproduced yesterday, he
stated that he had lust had an inter-
view with Mr.. Gibbes, of The State,
who was passing through, the sub-
stance of which was as follows:
II see that Congressman Shell hiss
announced your candidacy for Con-
gress to succeed him, and also that you
have dissolved with Senator Irby and
Tillman."- 7~s.s
Answer.-"Yes; I saw Capt. Shells
interview by Tie State, and although
I know that he is good frierdof
mine, and appreciate his interest in
me, I am afraid he has allowed his
just indignation in the Irby matter to
carry him too far. I am net an .an-
nounced' candidate for Congress, nor
has there been any disturbance of the
relations between Governor TilIman
and myself that I know of. These are
matters of which I must be allowed to
speak for myself at the proper time
and place." .s---,
"But are you not a candidate for
Congress?" ... ....,...
"Oh! we'll, I do not hesitate to say
that if at the proper time our people
and my friends should desire me to
run, I should do so, but although the.
matter of my candidacy is being agi-
tated now, think it rather TOO soon
to Jump that fence and am willing
to give the people, as well as myself,
time to think.p .....-......-s =
"Don't you think your Xmas article
likely to have some effect on the Gov
ernor?" -..... ....,-
"For good-yes; but az for the criti-
cism-no. Governor Tillman- is no
baby, and besides, you ants have
treated him to so much gratuitous
abuse that think he will find little
frank and honest criticism, by way OF
example, both pleasant and refresh
ing.
1.-THE Governor knows what criticism
is, for he indulges in it himself some
times, and is willing, I think, to give
and take honest blows like man.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-16

Which 50 large MAJORITY VI tlie people.
as shown by their sufEsges, desire and
expect, and to the accomplishment Of
which every effort Of the present ad-
ministratlon is pledged.
But while tariff reform has lost moth
ing Of its immediate and permanent i'm
portance and must in the near future
engage the attention Of congress, it has
seemed to me that the financial condi-
ton of the country should at once and
before all other subjects be considered
by your honorable body.
| earnestly recommend the prompt
repeal of the provisions Of the act pass .
ed July IA, 1890, authorizing the
purchase Of silver bullion, and
that other legislative action may
put, beyond ali DOUBT, or mis-
take the intention ald the ability of the
government to fulfil its pecuniary OBJ
legations in money universally recog-
nized by all civilized countries.
lSigned.l GROVER CLEVELAND.
Executive Mansion, Aug. Z, 1888.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-16
THE SECOND DAY.

President Cleveland's Message Read Bo'
fore Both Houses of Congress.
WASHINGTON, Aug. a.-lmmedlately
after the Assem- bling Of congress mes
sage from the president was announced
and received by both houses assembled
in separate session.
The reading of the message was list
ened to with profound attention from
all parts of the house.
1t is as follows:
To the Congress of the United States:
The existence of an alarming ana eA-
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-16
The Song OF the Silverite.

From the Denver News
Oh, Tn the poor mans dollar;
I'm coming, hear me holler!
I've been within the tolls since the fated
seventy-three
I'm the dollar of the fathers,
Washington,
Jefferson ~
And III jingle in the pocket when Con-
gress sets me free.
I serve the common people, ..
Build the schoolhouse, church and
steeple, -,
And I'll bless each home with plenty in
this land from sea to sea.
I'm the dollar of the sexes,
Pay the servant,
Teacher, '-
Taxes,
And I'll jingle in the pocket when Con-
gress sets me free.
Hear my eagles wing a Tapping,
For the goldbug I'm ore tapping,
I'm coming, Uncle Samuel, at the rate
sixteen 10 one. -..-
With the mines and factories hum
ming,
And the farmer
Up and '-.
Coming
When I'm jingling in the pocket-Oh!
won't there then be fun!
The goldbug buzzing through the air
Now ceaeae ita reninino
And all forgot its recent scare
By clouds Of silver lining.
indianapolis News.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-16

! Vice President Of the United states and
President Of the senate.
ing the temperature of the house and
senate chamber quite endurable, not
wi:hstanding the crowds of spectators
who, as usual, packed the galleries and
shronged the corridors.
Among the latter there were many
wLo were thoroughly not American.
At this season of the year there appears
to have been sudden impetus in for
sign travel to the Worlds Fair and Eu-
ropean tourists are familiar figures on
the streets of Washington. Many of
these were about the capital at an early
hour, anxious to See, what one typical
Englishman called, our 'Hamerican
'ouse of commons"
The Senate Opened.
The senate was called to order at noon,
and the opening prayer made by the
outgoing chaplain, Mr.. Butler. After
the presidents proclamation was read,
the oath of Office administered to Sena-
tors Quay of Pennsylvania, and Pasco
of Florida, a communication was read
from Beckwith, of Wyoming, announc-
lug that, owing to a com bination Of cir
cumstances. ne had placed his resigna-
ton as senator i'll the hands Of the gov
ernor. The communication was placed
on file.
The secretary elect Of senate, Cox, of
North Carolina, had the oath admins
tered to him, and took possession Of the
Sfice.
The usual resolutions 70 notify the
house and president were adopted, and
then at 1890. the death of late Senator
Stanford. of California, was announced
by Senator White. of that state. and as
8 mark of respect, the senate adjourned
for the day. - ~~-
The House Organized.
AS early as 1890 the house galleries
devoted to public use were filed to re-
pletion. The doors leading to them
were crowded, and spectators less for
tunaee than their associates peered over
the shoulders of more favored ones and
waited patiently for, the hour of noon.
At II o'clock the reserved galleries
opened, and in one minute seats even
there were at premium.
The picture then presented was an
animated and interesting one. The gal
leries constituted frame and hand
some frame it was. Ladies, who made
I'D more than one-half of the audience,
were attired in their prettiest sum mer
costumes. Many of them discarded
their headgear, and the futtering of
cans and the buzz of female converse
tion mingled pleasantly with the sterner,
manly tones which arose from thefoor.
Called to Order.
The house was called to order at
noon, the presidents proclamation
read, aud the call of names of mem bers-
elect begun. Three hundred and thir-
ty-six members responded to their
names and the house proceeded 10 vote
for speaker. the candidate being Crisp.
Reed and Simpson. Crisp was elected
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-16
Secretary Herbert to Feather his Nest.

NEW YORK, August 10.-A special
to the World from Atlanta says: It is
reported here that Secretary Herbert
and Miss Sallie Brown, youngest
doughter of Ex-senator Joseph E..
Brown, are engaged to be married.
Miss Brown is blonde, still on the
sunny side of 40. She is woman of
literary tastes and many social graces.
Her father is worth $1G,WO,0G0.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-16

WASHINGTON, D. c., August H.
President Cleveland Left Washington
this morning at 7 o'clock over the
Pennsylvania Railroad, accompanied
by Secretary Lamont. Colonel Lamont
will leave him at New York, and the
President will go direct to Buzzard's
Bay.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-16
A Big Meteor Passes Over Savannah.

SAVANNAH, August 10.-A meteor,
apparently the size of barrel, passed
over the city at o'clock and struck in
the marsh near Isle of Hope, suburb
of Savannah, six miles out. Theshock
was felt in the city and created great
excitement in the section near where
the meteor fell.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-16

For the Second Time Presiding of1cer OF the
United States House Of Re. re entatiVes. 7,
speaker, receiving 2l4 votes, against l2s
Votes for Reed and votes for Simpson.
There was hearty handclappins from
members and generous applause from
the galleries when tbs announced !nd9c-
ton into Office Of Charles F. Crisp for
speaker the second time was made.
He was escorted by Reed. Holman
and Jerry Simpson, who, minus his
noustache, created much amusement.
Speaker Crisp briefly acknowledged
his thanks.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-16
Going to the Worlds Fair.
ESPECIAL to News and Courier. !

Especial to News and Courier.
COLUMBIA, August ll.-Governor
Tillman is arranging to take two
weeks vacation. He will leave here
about the 18th instant with members
of bis family and 60 directly to Chicago,
where he will spend his time at the
Worlds Fair. Governor Til!man has
worked hard enough and had enough
to attend to to deserve rest, although
he seems as strong and vigorous as
ever.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-16

Ayers Ague Cure is an antidote for
malaria and all malarial diseases,
whether generated by swamp or sewer.
Neither quinine, arsenic, nor any
other injurious drug enters into the
composition Of this remedy. War
ranted to cure fever and ague.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-16

Be sure and put box of Ayers Pills
in your satchel before travelling, either
by land or sea. You will fud them
convenient, efticacious, and safe. The
best remedy for costiveness, indiges-
ton, and sick headache, and adapted
to any climate.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-16

Word comes from all quarters that
the neatest and most satisfactory dye
for coloring the beard a brown or black
is Buckinghsm's Dye for the Whiskers.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-16
Don't You Know

That to have perfect health you must
have pure blood, and the best way to
have pure blood is to take Hoods Sar-
saparilla, the best blood purifier and
strength builder. It expels all taint Of
scrofula, salt rheum and all other hu-
mors, and at the same time builds up
the whole system aad gives nerve
strength.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-16

W. F. Harwood, of Richmond, Va,
died August 10th. His life was insured
for S2l 900.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-16
When the Sherman LAWS Repealod.
New York Sun.

New York Sun. ~
With money at premium and with
many daily scares, s~ ...,g...-, 49,
There is trembling down in Wall street
among the bulls and bears:
With wheat gone down to nothing, and
no stuff to pay the hands,
There is cussing on the hillsides and in /,
the pasture lands; ~
There is moaning and groaning and
boarding up Of gold, ls.s>c
There is stufhng Of old stockings, there
are failures manifold:
But great sunburst of giory'H food the
whole financial field, rs ~
When Grover fires his message and
The
Sherman
Laws ~
Repealed!
There is rage in Colorado, in the young
Centennial State, -: ~
They are shouting and hurrahing for old
Bloody-bridles Waite; ag.g
Out in Kansas they are yelling, down
with Wall street and its stocksr
And they swear by PETERS whiskers and
~ oSA3y . COCh0 r.a4..E"af.si
They will battle with the Gold Bugs, and
will die before they yield,
But they'll all get good and peaceful
when
Sherman Sd
Laws =
Repealed!
Old Governor Waite Will then not wish to
wade through bloody seas, .ie.
But he will sing, 'There never were such
bully times as these"
And wheat and corn will go right up, and
every kind Of stocks '-.... ,
VIII boom, and every brokerD have his
pockets full Of rocks, --..,,
And every merchant in the land VIII do
humming trade, <-@
And every Populisic man viii swing his
pick and spade,
And from the golden glory OF each happy
harvest field
VIII ring the cheers of Grover when
The ....
Sherman
Laws
Repealed!
G.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-16

HOODS PILLS may be had by mali
for 25c. of c. I. Hood & Co., Lowell,
Mass.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-16
CONGRESS- Y-THRBB
The Lawmakers are Assembled Ae-
: cording to Cleyeland's Call.
THE PRESIDENTS MEsSAG7 =.
EoY tho First Time in an Age the d M
ooratic Party Rules in All Branches
-- E of tho American Govern
ment at Washington.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7.-Opening day
Of the ffty-third congress brought with
It o, most welcome and refreshing
change in the weather. The, cool
breezes replaced the torrid heat Of the
previous week, and it was supplement-
cd by improved ventilating fans, max
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-16
Gone Back to Buzzardfs Bay.

Columbia, August y.