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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-12-23
THE ENSIGN.
Cha rminE Creature Whom tho La
dies DOte.

Cha rminE Creature Whom tho La
dies Dote.
When young man first gets his COM
mission as a line officer in active serv-
ice in the navy he becomes an ensign.
LandSmen call it ensign with a long
|'i' in the second syllable, but every
body ahoat Pronounces the word
''onsin,'' with a short 81 There is
seldom any occasion on shipboard for
pronouncing it at all, as the ensign is
addressed plain mister" The en-
sign is graduate of the naval academy,
and ordinarily obtains his commission
after -four years study ashore and two
years cruising. There are now one
hundred and seventy-seven enSigns,
some with very new commissions, a
few who have been as much
as ten years of that rank.
They range in age from TWEEN
ty-one to two and thirty. Old
naval officers who recall the days of
the midshipmite sometimes dis
posed to treat the ensigns as boys, and
it is not many years since ensigns
twenty-eight or thirty years of age
found themselves under a sort of dis
cipline which required them to be
aboard ship by nine o'clock at night.
The ensign is necessarily a watch
officer. He never commands even the
smallest ship, unless everybody above
him is dead or disa bled. a rare contin-i
gency in time of peace. Sometimes he
belongs to the wardroom mess, and
sometimes he nleSseS in the Steerage,
along with the naval cadets, the pays,
masters clerk and the like. This ar
rangemcnt is not much for the sake
of emphasizing distinctions of rank as.
to enable the ensign, whose sea pay is
only from one thousand two hundred to
one thousand four hundred dollars ac-
ling to length of service, to live more
cheaply than it is possible to live in the
wardroom. Big ships have four or
five ensigns and little ships usual
ly two. Every ensign is man of
good physique. fair technical educa-
ton, excellent mental training and
some social accomplishments. One oc-
casionally encounters in the ensign the
marks of a coarse, undiscfp1ined nature,
snobbishly mindful of the social privi-
leges belonging to his profession and
of the rank that may one day be his
distinction. One more often finds o
graceful, modest, wcll-manneredy young
man. periodically proud of his pro-
fession and conscious that the obliga-
ton of courtesy and man1iness rests
upon one who carries beneath his sim
pie ia cl<et the glittering buttons of the
admiral. Enthusiasm is . characters
tic commonly found in the ensign, and
rare in higher ranks of the n~y. He
is favorite of the ladies, for he has
the inextinguishable charm Of youth,
the grace OF straight limbs in a beauti-
fully simple uniform and the promise
Of future rank.-Chicago Post.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-12-23

promise that as soon as this Amer
lean girl with whom you think you are
In love-"
with whom am in love-
every well, with whom you are in
love. then. Promise me that as soon
~ she has gone on her prcposterous ex-
petition you will give me leave to
speak again. I am no child in these
matters, Frank"
II can give you no promise of any
kind" answered DIR. Fraser, steadily.
II can quite understand your posi-
tion," the little widow went on. s'It's
very hard on you. But when she comes
back, if she ever does come back, after,
say, three or four years, aged and
altered by this ridiculous exploring
business, she surely would not be sur
prised if she should find that you have
II shall never, never forget her" de-
clared Frank.
''Attendez.' said the little widow per-
sistcntly. II repeat that know some
thing of these matters. Wen let her
go; let her get right away, and then
I'm not mistaken you'll be of different
opinion then
IL beg You won't anticipated
20, my dear one,'' cried the little
widow, with catch In her voice,
think again. She does not love you,
really, or she would never leave you
like this, risking her life and your affec-
tion.''
Don't speak to me, please prayed
DR.. Fraser; ''don't speak to me. am
doing her a grievous wrong by listening
to you.''
There was a sob from the little widow,
and DIR. Fraser rose and put his chair
back. She seized his hand.
The tall figure went quickly and
noiselessly from the reading room and
stood for h few moments in the en-
trance hall, thinking hard.
DR.. Fraser did not come out, and
Wilhclmina went up the lift to her
room and, sitting down on a low chair,
had the best cry she had had for years.
The next afternoon two clerks were
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-12-23
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

There are $4,000. 900 Lutherans in
the world.
Brother Moody is So years old and
is not ashamed to tell his age.
The great school at Harrow, in En-
land, was founded by John Lyon in
1871.
"A training ship was utilized in Lon.
don for the teaching of homeless boys
in 1866.
There are 14l schools of theology in
this country, with CSC professors and
&, $50 students.
Westminster university is the name
of the new Presbyterian school at Den
yer. 1t will be open for students next
fall.
The Argentine Confederation is the
best in education among the South
American republics 1t has 8, 1927 schools
and s54, 900 pupils.
The Sunday question has been long
in dispute in Toronto. In the battle at
the polls the Saba ia rians have won.
The vote for Sunday cars is 1900,
against Sunday cars 14,os5.
MIR. Philip D. Armour has been WIS.,
ting Boston, inspecting the Massa
chusetts Institute of Technology and
other educational institutions in that
line, with the view of getting infor1na-
ton that can be put to practical use
for the benefit of the great college in
Chicago which he has SO splendidly en-
dowed.
In British India the ancient Brah-
manic religious belief still counts GILL;
OOO, 900 in its different sects. The Budd-
hist form of belief is held by 1000, 900
in Farther India (Burmah), not in In
dia proper. The ancient faith of Zoras-
ter, dating back to the time of Cyrus
and Darius. is professed by 90, 900 who
bear the name of Parsi or Persian. The
followers of Mohammed mum Der 81, OOO,-
600; the empress of India has far
greater number of Mohammedan SUBJ
jects than the sultan or the shah. The
ancient pagan or nature worshipers
mum Der 9, 600, 900.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-12-23
POVERTY IN INDIA.
1t IL the Most Striking Fact in City an
Country.

1t Is the Most Striking Fact in City amt
Country.
Poverty is the most striking fact in
India. In the streets of the cities the
rich are rarer than in the streets of
East London. In the country the viii
lagos consist of huts Of almost uniform
smallnesS, and the fields are worked
by farmers, most of whom, are too
poor to do anything but scratch the
land.
In one city we went from house to
house among the poor. A common
friend gained us welcome and we
were everywhere received with cour-
tesy. One house which we visited was
entered directly from the street.
There was neither flooring, fireplace,
were burning on the mud floor, on
which only is it lawful for a pious per-
son to eat, and a few pots were stand
ing against the walls with, if remem-
Der rightly, one chest.o
1t was holiday morning, and the
family, which in India may include
grandfather, sons, MISUNDERSTANDING
and grandchildren, were gathered The
men had slept in the open, warm air,
and had come in to be served by the
women with the morning meal of a few
ounces of grain and butter. They wore
no clothes, but rose to bow us their
welcome. After the usual courtesies,
anu "nen we ndO IOl(l Cnem a bout our
selves, the talk went thus:
''What is your trade?'' ''Shoemal<ers."
what can each worker earn?'' 'About
rupees ii. e., IS. 6d.) a MONTH - '.What
rent do you pay?" Eight rupees ii. e.,
1851 a month"; from which answer we
gathered that not even paternal
government nor system of land
naturalization can prevent the
growth of landlordism. The ground in
this case probably belonged to the
state and has been let to some indi-
vidual at a yearly rent, subject to revi-
sion after thirty years; but the land
had been let and sublet till the rent
paid by the tenant far exceeded that
received by the government.
In another house, or rather shed,
lived a millhand and his family. He,
too, was preparing to enjoy a holiday
in singing and s'seeing the lights
which on that night, in honor of the
new year, would be placed in every
window of the city. His earnings were
10 rupees Ii. e.; 15s.) a month, and his
rent rupees (ss.) a month. Out of the
margin, that is. out of 3s a week, he
would have to support a large family
and save enough to enable him to re.
turn and get land in his own village
Fortnightly Review.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-12-23

Small checks are the prevailing pat
terms, with large choice in color, or,
more accurately, combinations of color.
Not a few are quite gay, and others are
overcast by dotting in bourette style,
that in contrast to grave surfaces show
in pretty relief. For the most part
these .dottings are set regularly, and
are com paratively large in size. Checks
in woods of more conservative weaves
are fashiona BILE, many showing rich,
dark unitings in color that are we'll
adopted e fall and winter, -cbicaRe
Tribune, n
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-12-23
Sad Memories.

Madam" said the tramp, take back
erloaf of bread. i return it un broken
whats the matter?' cit brings back
too many sad memories. I can't tech
it, Does it, she asked. gently,
make you think II the bread your
mother used to -balse?" Nom. It
makes sme think Of when was d,sin'
time onSAe sock- pile. "--wwshspa tpu
Star.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-12-23
rae DARK.

The dark comes with me up the stair;
II follows mo to bed:
II watches while say my prayer
TIN the last word il said.
I scramble in beneath the sheet:
Down in the orchard rows,
The wind gets out his trumpet sweet,
And blows, and blows, and blows.
The dark is in my chamber here,
The wind out In the tree:.
My mother says need not fear
They will do aught to me.
For, far above the wind, the dark,
Sits God. who made them all
The grass, the star like o red spark,
The green bough by the wall
Ny mother with her lamp comes in;
The dark goes out the door;
The fable-legs throw shauows thin
Across the chamber floor.
The wind from out the orchard slips;
Around the house he goes:
He sets his trumpet TO his hips,
And blows, and blows, and blows.
l-Lizctte w. Reese. in N. Y. Independent
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-12-23

The first religious newspaper in
this country was the Religious Re-
membrancer, published by John w.
Scott, Philadelphia, 1913. The Chris.
tian Observer, printed ct I.ouisvillau
KY. grew 0ut Of IT.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-12-23
why She Thought So.

Bridget-Oi'm going to put a stop to
the policemanss visits.
Mistress-Why, Bridget?
''Oi think he's fooling me. He's been
calling on me six months and his ap-
petite is as good as ever."-Brooklyn
Life.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-12-23


ISIS WlLHETI-
NINA PARKS
and her father
were staying
in l. o N Il O n.
They had been
in Paris for
some time, too,
partly because
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-12-23

Tho charter OF Oxford pniyersi&y
Wss granted by Henry LII. In lsss.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-12-23

The famons Rugby aOhual we
founded by Lewveuee sherl9 II ie44
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-22
EASTON.
A FLAG RAISING


 There will be flag Eraising at the Rock House district, Thursday, Septem- Der 2S, the exercises commencing at 30 D. m. State Organizer Thomas Gilmore and other good speakers will be present. All are cordially invited to be present.
 H. B. Bradley of Westport has recent ly visited his mother, Mrs Mary Bradley, at Wilson Ferris
 Eli Wakeman and wife of Bridgeport were recent guests at William Sherman's.
 Rev w. H. Gilbert, secretary of the Connecticut board of missions, occupied the Congregational pulpit, Sunday morning.
 z. c. Beard and family of Oronoqle and George Hawkins and wife of New York were guests of T. W. Turney. 1 Mrs James Spencer is with Mrs Jere- l mia Nichols of Rock House. l Miss Rosa Spencer is with her aunt ! Mrs Melvin Silliman of Norwalk. l A w. Leonard and family of Bridge port are at Charles Jennings place. l \, Harry Silliman. who is boarding at Q I $. Powell's, is very sick. l Rev T. Silliman and wife are at Mist l c. Silliman's for a while.
 Mrs Kate Wilcox and daughter are a l Mrs David Silliman's.
 Miss Emeline Hall has been with Mr' l K. R. Beach.
 l George Sherwood and Ernest Baue have returned from their trip to Chicago and much pleased and well satisfied with all they saw.
 Mrs Ann Ferry is having extensive re pairs on her house. ] Mrs Charles Turney is entertaining lady friends from New Haven. I Mir and Mrs Ellsworth Andrews hay ' welcomed7s 10-pound daughter. 'l Mr and Mrs George Gandee are visit N ing at Amos Candee's.
 VI Irving Patterson of Bridgeport was i town, Sunday week.
 Miss Grace Bristol teaches at the Yel
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-22

ker ScdFeu SIleIn away WlbH d icVoisoI' The engagement of Richard II. Bulk | ley and Miss Francis of South Norwalk | is announced.
 The residence of R. P. Curtis is finish ed and he is now moving in. Attorneys H. N. Wakeman and E. l.. Wells attended the law dinner at Beach side, Saturday. Attorney Wells re- sponded to the toast 'sThe lawyer ill the Legislature, and Attorney Wakeman was elected member of the committee on arrangements. Lawyer George E. Beers is out again after an illness of several weeks. MT and Mrs Prentice have returned to Brooklyn, N. Y. MT and Mrs w. E. Purdy have enter- tained Miss Grace Moore of Tarrytown, N. Y.
 The fleet of boats working on the pub- lie beds are all numbered. They carry the numbers on the peak of the mainsail. N. Jennings has sold one of the lots on the property of A. o. Jennings, to B. F. Peet of Springfield, Mass, who intends to erect fine house.
 Edward s. Bedford and family have returned to their home in Brooklyn. .ea
 Beaehside will probably close next week; almost all the boarders have gone home.
 The case of G. F. Monroe vs Joseph Gey zkusky was tried at Fairfield, Mon- day afternoon. Judgement was render ed for the plaintiff to recover $44.25 and costs. The case was settled; William B. Glover for Monroe and E. l.. Wells for Geyzkusky
 Miss Hattie Penny gave a birthday party, last week, to d number of her friends.
 Tomorrow the selectmen will make voters. All who have registered ought to be sure and qualify.
 The auditors report is out. Every one should read it. The school board recommend to the voters that the consol- idated school system be adopted. Get a cODV.
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not left, last Friday, for the Worlds fair.
NOTES FROM ST ROSES.

Father Fox went to Hartford on last Wednesday to be present at the months mind requiem mass of Bishop McMahon and brought back the news that he is to have ap as istaut priest, next Saturday. The masses. however, ut St Roses and Stcphey will b. celebrated at the hours "nn0unr"d ",t last sunday.
 The 40 hours devotion will open after the o'clock mu2s next Sunday. There will be proces ion of the children dress ed in white. Several strange priests are expected tn he present during the devotions of SuuGavand Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-22
WOODBURY.

Remember the Gospel temperance meeting in the Town hall, Sunday after noon at o'clock.
 Charles Roberts and Bert Bradley are in New Haven.
 Another blacksmith in town. George M. Skelley is the happy father.
 Miss Minnie Grant has gone to New York to stay this winter.
 At the meeting, Monday afternoon, it was decided to paint and otherwise re- pair the Methodist church.
 Henry Buckingham has returned home from the Worlds fair.
 John $. Harrison is the happy father of a boy which was born last Thursday.
 Prof Carswell, the John B. Cough of Canada, will give one of his popular lectures, discussing, "Live questions of the hour," in the Town hall, this even ing. He will also give s'chalk talk before the lecture. The admission will be 25 cents for adults and cents fol children
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-22

Asa Seymour Curtis has so far recov- cred as to be able to take an occasional ride.
 John w. Beach is still very sick with slight hopes of his recovery.
 John Thompson and wife have gone to the Worlds fair. Miss Ida Burritt goes with them.
 James Mallett has returned from his trip to Chicago, and is anxious to go again.
 Mrs Nathan Wilcoxson was buried from her late residence, Monday after noon, Rev N. E. Cornwall officiating. flcted family were present, and the flor al offerings were very fine. The inter- ment was at the Union cemetery. Harbor men are doing we'll getting seed oysters. There seems to be full set.
 Stagg 6 Beardsley are building Clin- ton Beebe's new house. A mad dog was shot at Putney, last week.
 Daniel Lahey is quite i'll at his home on Stratford avenue. Rev MT Ives preached an able sermon in the Congregational church, Sunday evening, on the license question. Mrs c. W. Blakeslee is visiting friends | in New Canaan. Mrs Robert w. Curtis is visiting her niece in Hartford. | William s. Lewis and wife of New Haven has been visiting friends in town l The First Baptist church Sunday school lyceum, held very interesting meeting on Sunday afternoon. They
 were addressed by Rev N. E. Cornwall.
 rector of Christ church. Mrs H. NJ. Crocker of New London i: visiting her brother, Charles Carey.
 John Park hurt his hand quite badly by catching it on meat hook in the market. a. 1 One of the Italians at work on tn, railroad had one of his feet badly hur by the steam shovel. Dr Lewis attended to the injured foot.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-22
REGISTERED AT THE CENTRAL.

J. B. Sanford, Bedding; MT and Mrs J. II. r. Chamberlain, Louise Chamberlain, George Henderson, J. c. Smith, w. w. Bronson, NJ. l.. Osterweis, New Haven :; l.. k. Pratt, J. F. Murphy, New Milford {; W. F. Thomas, Philadelphia; $. J. Kra- mer, Miss Mclaughlin, F. J. Curnick, F. M. Lum, New York; H. l.. Beers, Oil City, Penn; c. Y. Hayes, Frank Hine, W. Johnson, Mrs c. Y. Hayes, Bethel D. F. McMahon, John Brennan, F. J. Meath; John Mccarthy, Danbury; W. II. O'Hara, James Kelly, FreJ c. Bur- roughs, Bridgeport; Dr II. F. Spring, Waterbury; Sam Benjamin, Hartford Timothy Costello, Newtown.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-22
DIAMOND HILL.

Mrs N. J. Sherwood is visiting New Jersey friends.
 Capt Horton and family have been boarding at Samuel Days.
 The Y. P.~S. c. E. will hold their usual monthly social at the parlor of the church, Wednesday evening, September ~. An attractive program is being ar ranged. All are cordially invited to at tend.
 Theodore Adams of Springfield, Mass, is visiting Eat Oscar Jones' and other neighbors.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-22
HARVEST FESTIVAL.

The third annual "IIarvest Home service will be held at St Johns church next Tuesday evening at 7.30 o'clock The ladies will serve a harvest supper in Glover's hall from to o'clock. The tickets will be p cents. Offerings of flowers, fruits, farm produce and all good gifts solicited for decorations and distribution to the needy. Gifts may be marked to be sent to persons named. A collection will be taken in church, to be applied as aims. A special invitation is hereby extended to the members of Poh- tatuck grange. All are welcome.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-22
DEATH OF MRS BRIDGET HEATING.

Mrs Bridget Heating died on Tuesday at the ripe age of 72 years. She leaves but one son, John kegoing, who has been an invalid for several years. Mrs keat- ing's husband died in West Virginia some 2s years ago. Mrs Heating has been blind for some time and has been tenderly car ed for by her son, who was very much attached to her. Mir Keating, her son, Is In very poor health and has the sympathy of wide circle of friends in his atliction The funeral occurred on Thursday, from St Rose church, Father Fox officiating The burial was in St Rose cemetery.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-22
Our Market Reports. THE WHOLESALE QUOTATIONS

Ar Butter, choice print cream soc, choice dairy 2sa30c, fair to good 26aeS, common 1sa20c; cheese factory 9a10 l-2c, sage chickens alive I3al4c, dressed 22a25c; fowls alive nal2c, dressed 16a20c geese l6alsc; ducks alive 5a6c, 11a12c; sheep alive 4c, W Sa He :; hogs W sas 1-2c; hay baled $l7a20, loose $l8a21 per ton; straw baled $16al7, loose $l7a IS potatoes S5a90c per bushel; onions red 75c yellow 9Oca $1, white $1.25; squash winter 2c lb; cabbage 5a7c each: caulifower 10al5c beets 75c; carrots 50a60c; turntps 25a35c; celery SIaI 25 per dozen punches; radish 25c; peas dried $l,75; beans marrow $2. 70, medium $l 9e az 10. pea $1. .9oa2 10; honey l2al4c beeswax z; a3Oc apples common $1 .50a2 per barrel; grapes l4c; sugar light maple 11a12c, dark I0cs
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-22

George Wheeler, who has bought Mrs Aaron Sherwood's place, is to take pos session soon. Mrs SherWood's family will move to Bridgeport.
 Mrs Monson Mallett is on the sick list under Dr Hills care.
 Porter Mallett broke ground for new house on Monday.
 John Pitman and daughter, Miss Gus sic Pitman of Flushing, l.. T., and for merly of Long Hill, have visited atiieorge F. Hadley also Mrs Caroline Hubxoll of Bridgeport. Mrs Smith Powell of West Cornwen was i'll town over Sunda y. Miss Belle Day ton entei.taiped friends from Bridgeport, Sunday. Will Banks of Chicago has visited F. w. Hadley. Frank W. Hadley has taken photo graphs of the Reading camping party al l Fairfield beach and all desiring copies
 can procure them of Seeley & Warnack, 1 photographers, Bridgeport, Ct.
 Work commenced at Hadley's, Mon day. Miss Sadie Craft is still on the sicl list. l Edward Platt is having his store paint ed. Mir Downs, with his men, are doing l the work. Mrs Sherwood has sold her place t, l George Wheeler of Denver. J. Tyrrell is on the sick list, under tn,
 care of Dr Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-22

{ second edition ot the Worlds tair num- Der of the Cosmopolitan magazine has now been published, making 211 900 copies in all. The Worlds fair is described by F distin guished writers, including Fix President liar rison, Walter Besant, Murat Halstead and Ju- of the exposition. Also a new story by Mark Twain, .sfs He Living or is He Dead .s' appears In this issue. Everybody should have q copy of this souvenir number. Call at the Post Of flee news-roonl, II F 70. Arcade, Bridgeport, and procure a copy.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-22
ACADEMY's GOOD OPENING.

The Academy opened, this week, with ll6 scholars, the largest in the history of the institution. This exceeds the num- Der by 25 of the opening week of last year. Some little difficulty was experi- enced on the opening day In finding desk room for all, in the academic department, but number of new desks were immedi- ately procured and all are now well car ed for. The annex Is nearing completion and will be ready for occupancy in a few days. Pupils are present for a high school course from district of about 10 miles around.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-22
HATTERToWN.

Mir and Mrs Richard Patchen of Water bury, who have been guests of Charles Patchen, returned to their home, Mon- day, Mrs Jane Summers and Miss Mary Parchen accompanying them for short sojourn in the "Brass City"
 Mrs Annis Booth is visiting Mrs New ell Brinsmade in Daniels Farms.
 Mrs Charles Schaffer of Danbury has visited at Eugene Northrop's.
 Mir and Mrs Charles Milton and child of Bridgeport have been guests oi Charles Thorp.
 Leslie Abbott and friend of Bridgeport spent Sunday with his grandmother, Mrs Sylvia Northrop.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-22
DEATH OF MRS MAReAREr HARrNE1r.

Mrs Margaret Hartnett of Zoar died on September 10, at the age of 60 years. The funeral took place from St Roses church, Father Fox officiating. Mrs Hartnett leaves one daughter, Mrs Mat thew Carroll. Her husband died some p years ago or more. The interment was In St Rose cemetery.
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AT ST JOHNS.

Rev Mir Wright preached to full house, last Sunday, after an absence ot three weeks. His congregation were glad to welcome him back. The pulpit was supplied for one Sunday during his absence by Rev MT Nickerson from Rockdale, Mass, who was stopping with his brother-in-law, Harry Lockard.