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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-06

shell filled the air, moving down row
after row of soldiers. Larry was dis
tinguishing the battery to which he
was connected by his effective fire. II
held commanding position In full
view Of the enemy The British gun
ners were trying their best to pick
Larry down and finally succeeded. Molly
was just returning from the spring
with pitcher of water. When within
few feet Of her husband fragment
of cannon ball found mark In Larry.
killing him instantly just as he was In
the act OF discharglng the field piece.
Mollie saw her husband fall. She
dropped her pail, and with wild shrieks
and groans threw herself upon his
mangled remains, It was the first
time Mollie had ever been seen to give
away to grief, and the battery stopped
firing temporarily. There was no gun
ner to take faithful Larly's place at the
field piece, and the officer In charge Of
the battery ordered Its withdrawal
When Mollie heard this order she
sprang to her feet, painting to avenge
the death Of her husband.
mo, yer honorw she cried. "I'll take
Larry's place, and it'll do me sore
heart good to send some o. thin red.
coats as killed him to the devil" And
with wild Irish yell she grabbed up
the portfire and discharged the piece.
All that day, till the order came to
retreat, Molly manned the gun,
discharging It as fast as she
could load it, her eyes lighted
by strange fire of anger her red
hair dishevelled and flying, When
the battery was finally forced to cut
and run Molly refused to abandon the
body Of her husband. Lifting 1t up
she tied it on the gun and
dashed along beside it, the troops
cheering her on all sides. The story Of
MOlly's action spread like wildfre
through the camp. On the following
morning.. all covered with dirt and
blood, Gen. Greene presented her to
Gen. Washington, who conferred the
rank Of a sergeant upon her. Molly re-
NAMED with the army some time after
the battle which made her q widow,
but she was never the same again. She
was an object of special admiration from
the French officers. They never tired
Of hearing the wonderful stories of the
daring exploits of the dashing Irish
vivandiere. When she passed along
the French lines occasionally, soliciting
aims, she was greeted with volleys OF
Bravo, madam" while the crowns
fairly rained into her hat.
After Larry's death Molly grew mo-
rose and sullen, and soon retired from
the army. Before leaving, however,
she received the distinction of captain
by brevet, and on the recommendation
Of Gen. Washington her name was
placed on the half-pay list for life. She
went to West Point to live, being under
the personal charge of the command
ant there. She lived with various
families whereabouts, the commissary
at the post paying her board, while
supplies of various kinds were sent to
her direct from the Secretary of War
at Washington. Capt. Molly associated
exclusively with the soldiery, spending
her days and evenings in the garrison,
drinking and smoking and swearing
with the best of them. Toward the
close her life became far from well Or
dered. AS the result Of her riotous
living she died in 1889.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-06

Monmouth where the troops were
massed this time. In that memorable
battle Molly fairly outdid herself in
displaying energy and enthusiasm. She
fitted among the soldiers threatening,
commanding, and cursing them as the
they advanced and again and again
they were repulsed. The forces Of the
enemy were too much for the garrison,
however, and 1t become apparent after
time that the forts would be taken.
When all was confusion in Fort Clin-
ton, when the gunners had deserted
their guns and the enemy was about to
pour over the rampant, the shrill voice
OF Molly was heard above the uproar.
occasion demanded. On the sunny
morning in June that the battle was
fought Molly was carrying water to
the soldiers as usual, and occasionally
making suggestions, which the officers
tolerated from her as we'll. Shot and
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-06
SCARED AWAY THE sPARRows.
A Stuffed Cat Found to BE a Cure for the
Twittering Nuisance.

A Stuffed Cat Found to BE Cure for the
Twittering Nuisance.
Whatever else may be said against
the English sparrow, no one can
accuse him Of being sluggard OF Of
folding his hands for a little more
slumber when he should be out in
pursuits of the early worm But in
this connection one very bad habit Of
the bird which came to this country
as foreign pauper laborer employed
to do contract work, may be men
toned. He awakens with the FIRST.
streak Of dawn, and fully half-hour
after awakening he spends in chat
tering like lot Of schoolgirls, until
everybody In the neighhorhood is
wide awake and breathing execra-
tions. A story comes from West
Minister, Md, which the Baltimore
Sun gives for the benefit Of readers
who are afflicted with the sparrow
plague. A tree near the bedroom
window of lady of that town be-
came the home of large covey Of
brazen-lunged, wide-mouthed, vocif-
erous sparrowS The lady became as
sleepless as Darius when Daniel was
in the lions den. But her ingenuity
came to her rescue before it was too
late. One Of the children in the
house had an imitation tabby cat
made of calico. This was placed in
window by the tree and the tables
were turned on the sparrows COM
pletely. The very sight Of the imi-
tation cat made them SILVER with
fear and flutter their wings in dis
may. They all left their home, and
as long as the calico cat sat on the
window sill they did not return, but
went and sang morning songs to one
of the neighbors. This is a discov-
cry which may be valuable A pay
ing industry may be started in kill
ing backyard-fence cats and stufing
their skins to frighten sparrows, and
then If something could be found
which could be frightened by stuffed
sparrows there might be life in the
old land yet.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-06

OF room; as extensive lawn as posi-.
BILE. Place your aerial fireworks In
boxes far to the rear and covered with
oilcloth or tarpaulin to prevent damp
ness or sparks from getting at them.
Your rocket troughs should be erected
well to the side OF these covered boxes
and fairly we'll to the rear of the lawn.
Don't fail to erect them in a direction
away from the spectators. Your bomb
shells must be fired good ways from
the crowd. Place the largest set piece
In the center Of the lawn and then dis
tribute the other pieces in such man
ner and at such distance from each
other that they may not set fire to one
another while burning, the smallest
pieces always being placed nearest the
spectators. Colored fires, mines, foun.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-06
IIIndno females.

Hindoo females are regarded as in
ferior beings by all classes Of the
Hindoo native community. When a
boy Is born there is much sounding OF
shells and beating of gongs and tom
toms; but silence prevails through
out the household when it is known
that daughter is born. A mother
is often supported by the assurance
that her baby is a boy; but, when she
fails to hear the din of rejoicing, she
knows that she has been deceived,
and she bemoans her fate. 1t is per
haps needless to add that she soon
begins to fondle her infant daughter
as lovingly as If the baby had been a
son.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-06

and-by the chickens lost all their
feathers; then rough, coarse feathers
began to grow on their naked little
bodies.
Tit and Tat soon were nicely Gov
cred, and looked a good deal like
their mother. But Toe was very thin,
and the feathers were slow in grow
ing. Only few sprouted upon her
wings.
Mrs. Hen was worried about it,
poor little Toe," she said, al am
afraid you will be blistered by the hot
SUM-"
She tried to keep her in the
shade, but Toe wanted to catch bugs
and grasshoppers as well as Tit and
Tat.
One day Mrs. Hen walked along in
front Of the house where the people
lived. Tit, Tat, and Toe followed
her. She wanted to see If the two
little girls who were playing with
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-06

contempt for towards and mighty
sharp tongue. Larry lacked courage,
and consequently, he came in for con-
slant abuse. But he was Of q philo-
sophical turn of mind and he accepted
his matrimonial fate without paying
any attention to his wife's sharp
thrusts. Not so with the raw recuits
Of the command, however. The woman
had wonderful effect upon them.
There wasn't one of them who wouldn't
rather march right up to lannon's
mouth than receive scornful glance
from her. Because OF her powerful In
huence over the men she became a
privileged character. She adopted q
semi-regimental dress. 1t consisted Of
short blue skirt, the scarlet coat of
an artilleryman and cooked hat worn
rakishly on one side. It was at the
capture Of Fort Montgomery and Fort
! Clinton that Molly first distinguished
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-06

put on the new dress Tit and Tat ran
away. Mrs. Hen herself was afraid
she had done wrong in bringing her
children round to the peoples house,
But Ethel and Bessie put Toes legs
into the arm-holes, then they fastened
the little frock loosely over Toes
back, and Toe walked of In her
bright red suit.
"Cluck, cluckl" said Mrs Hen, C; Il
Ing Tit and Tat to come and look at
Toe; "cluck, cluckl girls are some
use, after all. Little Men and
Women.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-06

tains, aerolites, batteries, cissons and
geysers should be placed in line in
front Of the display, each we'll away
from the other Balloons must be fired
in that corner of the lawn whore the
breeze will be sure to carry them away
from the inclosure at once. Begin
your pyrotechnics with rockets, bal
looms, bombshells, and Examinations,
then fire off your set pieces, commend
ing with the smallest, continuing with
the larger, varying each display with
aerial effects, and closing with the
largest piece. The effect of this will
be vastly enhanced by firing off q bat
terry at either side. Now, one word
more as to precautions. Always attacE
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-06

"Nice nurses for nostlIngsl great stupid
Why don't they stretch out their long lean
wings,
@And flap through the air. not up very
high,
But enough for the young ones to learn
how to fly,
"And see for themselves how much better
TO go on their wings than to ride upon
wheels7
"such neglect OF their young ones our bird
world can't matchi
dare say that they don'teven teach them
10 scratch.
"AS for feeding themselves, I'd almost
Not one in thousand can pick up worm
"As for use OF their legs their teaching
the worst
The same place to reach, but one foot
starting first
@Now my footsy- tooties start fairly and
and square,
synchronously move and together get
theren
10, sparrow" said, @for very short bird,
Don't you think you've picked up an awful
long word2
@If you'll show me a sparrow not out Of its
teens
That can say at first peep what synch-
ronously' means,
"Pll own 1t were better and more OF joy
To be Matched out sparrow than born but
aboy,
SAnd will hope in the future sparrow to
be--n
aHop on and hop ever's the motto!" said he.
-Harper's Young People
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-06
Pencils for GlasS.

To make pencils for writing ON
glass: Take beeswax. 2 or, mutton
suet 3 o., and stearic acid o.; melt
all together, and add about 8 OF. Of
red lead, to which has been mixed a
small portion of purified carbonate
of potassa; stir all well together,
then pour into hollow glass rods and
let cool.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-06
your lighting torch to a stick about
six feet long.

six feet long.
Cost OF an Elaborate Display.
What will it cost to make display
o this kind? Prices differ. You can
spend $50 and have very neat exhibit
tion. But for 300 you can lay in good
supply of smaller pieces and at least
one large set effect.
When you start out to order your
fireworks be sure to order everything
that is pretty, and here are few Of
the things you must not fail to get,
Boomshells In all effects, aerial bou-
quets, the Calling battery, Spuyten
Tuyfel sizzlers, sparkling waterfall, the
shield Of Iris, the polka redowa, Chi
nese brilliants, tree of liberty, the sun
burst, Peruvian glory, elfn waltz, the
aurora borealis, the casket of Jewels
the magic wheel, the Egyptian pyra-
mid, the double diamond, the revolving
star, the puzzle wheel, the Italian
rosette, the Mosaic diamond, the pea
cock tail, ieweled sprays, Saxon pyra-
mid, dazzling diamonds, revolving gun,
kaleidoscope, pleiades, gothic GROSS,
basket Of Jewels, emerald jewels, and
Niagara falls.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-06
Ten Million a Year.

It would be difficult to estimate what
it costs the American people every
year to commemorate freedom. OF the
65,0O0,000 people in the country, there
are at least 20,000,000 who celebrate.
Suppose that the average that each one
of these pays for fireworks, flags, etc.,
was placed at so cents, which seems
somewhat low. That would make $10,-
100000, which is probably as near to
the total cost as any mathematician can
get.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-06

paper dolls out on the front porch
wouldn't notice Toe. Ethel and Bes-
sic admired Tit and Tat.
"But see the poor little naked
chicken" said Ethel.
Eyes," said Bessie. Il think we
ought to make a dress for 1t.
Mamma thought it would be good
plan, too. She looked at poor Toe
carefully, to be sure Of her size. Then
she cut out a pretty little chicken
frock of bright turkey red, and Edith
and Bessie soon finished it.
When they tried to catch Toe and
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-06

Clinton in the very faces of the enemy
who were pouring over the rampant,
In the momentary confusion that this
audaoious display Of nerve caused,
Molly made her escape.
At the Battle of Monmouth.
Nine months later the woman, then
only % years old, was with Larry on
the field of battle once more. It WAS
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-06
Tit, Tat, and Toe.

Tit, Tat, and Toe lived with their
mother In a small house. Mrs. Hen
would cluck, cluck, and the three
little chickens would run into their
house with her, Then the door
would be closed so nothing could harm
them. Tit, Tat, and Toe were all
pretty little fluffy things at first. By
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-06

In store at Athens, Ga, stands an
old-fashioned clock which was made in
Liverpool. 1t hasn't missed a tick for
forty wears
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-06
PICTURES IN FIRE.
HOW TO CELEBRATE IN GRAND
STYLE.

Samples Of What tho Modern American
Patriot of Wealth Displays on the Ma
tiOn's Anniversary Pointers on How to
Produce Pyrotechnlos.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-07-06
FOR OUR LITTLE FOLKS.
A COLUMN OF PARTICULAR I'M
TEREST TO THEM.
What Children Have Done, what They
Arc Doing, and what They Should DO
90 Pass Their Childhood Days.
Nc Pert LIttIe spnrrow.


A pert little sparrow out for lark,
Ono morning In Elay hoped into the park.
What park I'll not says lfyou want TO know
where,
II isn't mile from Madison Square
II you want to know whose, l think IL be-
longs
To tho children who daily possess IL in
thronE9
To the princesses small who In carriages
ride
That maIdens attending push deftly and
gu'dei
To lordlings in small Clothes Fauntleroys
all.
Who trundle hoop or play miniature ball.
But this port little sparrow as ever was
As though he owned 1t all hoped over the
green.
And he criticised right and he criticised
The bipOds before him of feathers bereft--
This pert little sparrow as ever was known
Opinions and plnlons Ind all Of his own;
"
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The Newtown bee., 1893-12-22
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.

There were 10 who gathered at the parsonage on Monday evening, to tie greens for the Christmas decoration. The boys and girls worked eagerly with those older, and the work accomplished astonished even those who had done it.
 The subject for the prayer meeting on Tuesday evening of next week wil be, "rhe wonderful love of Jesus"
 Seventy copies of the singing book Triumphant Songs, Nos. and ,, have been obtained for the use of the Sunday school, 50 copies being purchased by the school and 20 by individuals.
 Rev Mir Barker will preach at the Chapel in Berkshire, next Sunday after noon. The service will begin at o'clock.
 The Christmas entertainment of the Congregational Sunday school will take place, next Wednesday evening, Decem Der p, at 7.l5 o'clock. The committee In charge of the program have beer working energetically to make this en tertainment good success. There will be the usual recitations and singing, and some novel features will be introduced which, it Is hoped will surprise and greatly please the children. The child rem have been asked to bring presents ol any kind in the way of books, toys, dolls games, or bits of needle work which vii be sent away to some with whom Christ mas will come far from being merry one, this year. As a plan which may re suit in much good, all, children and old CT persons, are invited to bring potatoes or apples which will be passed in at tn door as admission tickets. These offer ings may be one potato or one apple fo each person or they may be much lar ger quantity, according to choice Whatever is gathered in this way vii afterward be judiciously distributed among the suffering poor.
The Newtown bee., 1893-12-22

The Sabbath school of the Peoples Gospel mission at Hawleyville will hold it's first Christmas festival in the mission hall on Tuesday evening, December 26, Brother Y. K. Hawley, pastor of the Gospel mission of the Church of the Liv- ing God, of Danbury, ia expected to be present. and will make a brief but pointed address on the deeper meaning of the word "Christmas" as the Holy Spirit may lead him. Miss Anna B. Smith, who has labored in the mission since it was organized, will be present and make short address if the Lord so wills. Brother Williams of New Britain will add to the interest of the evening by giving collection of stereopticon views on the Life of our Saviour The exercises will be intersperscd with singing, recital tons, Scripture reading, concluding with the distribution of gifts to the children. All are cordially invited. Mrs A. l.. Hawley and A. B. Fancher, committee of arrangements.
The Newtown bee., 1893-12-22
AN INTERESTING CHRISTMAS SERVICE

At the Congregational church, next Sunday morning. special Christmas program will be carried out. Much care has been given to the preparation of this service and it will undoubtedly prove of unusual interest and profit to all. The decorations, specially intended for the Sunday school entertainment on the fol- Wednesday evening, will then be in place and will unite with the service in sug- gesting the Christmas time. The follow ing is the order as arranged: Selection, "Silent Night" Choir Invocation.
 Responsive service, "The Birth of Christ" Hymn, "iloly, hoiy, holy, Lord God Almigh ty," Congregation Anthem, "Glory be to God in the Highest"
 Choir Prayer.
 The Lords Prayer (chanD Choir Oaertory, "We have longed tor the SaViour's coming" Solo Hymn, "Hark the herald angels sing"
 Congregation Sermon. ,",Extending the angels Christmas song"
 Hymn, "It came upon the midnight clenr,"'
 Congregation Bonediction.
The Newtown bee., 1893-12-22
NEW PRESTON HILL.

Rev Mir Ludington delivered an inter- esting address on temperance for the w. c. T. U., to good sized audience in our church, last Tuesday, and they all seemed to enjoy his address. Some of his witty remarks caused considerable merriment.
 The Hill choir will meet at W. l.. Bir- kin's, Saturday evening, December B, for rehearsal. It is expected that Rev Mi Evans will preach sermon appro- priate for Christmas, next Sunday. The choir will render music suitable for the occasion. Prof William McAfee and family o1 Claverack, N. Y, are expected, this week, at Mrs A. H. AckIey's to spend the holidays.
 Our church sociable will be held al Luman s. Peet's on Tuesday evening December 26. Dea John Hatch remains about tht | same.
The Newtown bee., 1893-12-22
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BALL,

An important event locally, next week, will be the fifth annual concert and ball of Putnam council, No. 5I, Knights of Columbus. It will be held at the Town hall on Friday evening, December %. As has been previously announced in THE BEE, the hall will be claborately decorated. E.J. Wildman is to prompt and the Danbury orchestra will furnish music. Tickets admitting z, mt and ladies will be $l. Supper al the Grand Central will be extra. The committee has spared no pains in making the arrangements, and a most success full ball is expected.
The Newtown bee., 1893-12-22
IN ST JOHNS PARISH.

A supper was given at the home uf Mrs Julia HawIey aG Berkshire on last week Thu sday night for the benefit of St Johns church. There were q large number present, despite the uncertain weather and all enjoyed thoroughly good time. Rev Mir Wright gave poly. optieon exhibition and the orchestra played several selections.
 The service at St Johns church on nc xt Sunday evening will take the form of a coral service, with appropriate Christ mas music. Rev Mir Wright will give an address in keeping with the Christmas tide.
 A service Is to be held at St Johns church, Christmas (M0nday) morning. at 10 IS o'clock. The church has been appropriately decorated, though not as elaborately as in former years.
 The annual Christmas festival will be held at St Johns church, Sandy Hook, on next week Tuesday evening, the 26th There will be Christmas tree loaded with gifts and appropriate carols by the children suitable to the joyous season Rev Mir Wright will read a Christina, story and merry gathering is anticipat pd
The Newtown bee., 1893-12-22

nISTRICTo OF BEDDING, ss, Probate Court u December Is, 1893
 Estate of SARAH STURGES late of Bedding, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Henry s. Os. borne, administrator, praying that authority may be given to him to sell all the real es- tate of said deceased, as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Red town in said district on the aoth day of pec 1893, at ? o'clock in the afternoon and that no tce be given of the pendency of said appl ca tion and time and place Of hearing thereon by publishing the same one time in some wspaper having circulation ir said probate district and by posting copy thereof on the public sign post in the town q Judge.
The Newtown bee., 1893-12-22
Fairfield County Chat.
BRIDGEPORT.
HOLIDAY NOTES.

Wednesday morning it was clear and cold and the real holiday buyers were out in force, stores being packed all through the day and evening. Some thing like former years in brisk times.
 Many of the poor of the city will be re- membered with sensible gifts this year.
 The merchants report a vast falling of in sales compared with former years, yet hundreds of dollars worth of goods in the gift line are taken to the rural dis tricts this week.
 Nearly all the shops are running on half time, the Rosetat electric shops, to the contrary, works over time to keep.up with orders.
 The windows of W. B. Hall $ Co.'S. store attract crowds. The scene is re- markedly fine and real. The window of D. NJ. Read & Co.'S, store representing Christmas morning, is | especially fine.