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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06
THE FAIR OPENED.
The President Touches the Magic
Button at Chicago.
Great Sounding of Whistles and Roaring
OF Guns-Thc Electrical Display-lm-
mcnse Attendancc--Wo man's
building.

CHICAGO May AT 1908 o'clock yesterday
amid deafening cheers OF u vast multitude and
the sounding OF whistles and roar OF guns.
President Cleveland touched the golden magic
key and the greatest fair in the history OF the
world was set In motion.
As the president delivered the last word OF
his brief speech and rested his forefngcr upon
the button OF the golden telegraph key which
communities ted TO the engineer in charge OF the
great boiler which gave its power TO the ma.
chincry of the great exposition. the men NJ the
ropes ut the foot OF each OF the great flag STATS
on the grounds laid hold with II vim and the
American flags confined in wads ut the top
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06
In Fashion.

Lace capes. fashioned much like the
window models. with velvet or jetted
yokes and collars. have made their APP
pearance. like many other of the sea-
sons fashions, long before they are re-
quired. These capes are very hand
some, indeed, especially those which
are only garnitured with expensive cut
Jet ornaments and fringes. Some cost
~ French capes have yokes and collars
of gold and jet net dotted with
cabochons, and few models are lined
throughout with rows of jetted galoon
in stripes falling over the cape from
the yoke. As effective as fashionable
Is the waist of tartan silk that tones
well with the dress skirt. The tartan
Is cut on the cross. In the front is a
yoke. and in the back the folds reach
from shoulder to belt. The full lego
mutton is cut on the bias.-Chicago
Mail.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

ragua and other distinguished people, entered
carriages and the procession proceeded on It's
way 20 jackson park in this order:
South park mounted police.
Mounted city police
Company B, Seventh u. s cavalry and Com
pany X, Seventh U. S. cavalry.
Chicago Hussars and Troop OF the q. S
National guard
First i've carrlages-Commissione and es-
cort
sixth carriage-The director-general and d.
rector OF works.
Seventh The president Of the United States
ana the president OF the Worries Columbian
commission, and the president O: the Colum-
bian exposition.
Elrhth-The vice president OF the United
States and tx-President Gage.
Ninth-Secretary OF state and escort
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

broke forth and broadcned out into the air,
while NJ each of the poles NJ the corners Of the
administration building stout men hauled aloft
the great banners upon which were respective.
~ emblaZoned the arms OF CASTLE and Aragon
and simultaneously from every flag STAFF upon
all the buildings OF the white city bannercttes
representing various nationaliiies were broken
forth TO the air: the great fountains received
the water and gushed upwards nifty feet; out
upon the blue watered basin the revenue cutter
Andrew johnson gave its whistles and every
craft within reach OF the scene did the same.
On the grand stand In front Of the administra-
ton building nj the time were MANI notable
persons. including the Duke de VeraRua, iincal
descendant OF Columbus: the earl and countess
OF Aberdeen, the earl OF Craven and his Amer
lean BRIDE representatives OF foreign nations
and other notables, while about the stand were
grouped thousands on thousands OF people The
day was cloudy, but occasional brief bursts OF
sunlight prevented any feeling OF depression.
As early as s: 80 O'Clock thousands gathered
about the auditorium waiting for glimpse OF
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

by prayer by Miss Ida Hutlin Miss Fracis e.
lott, Of London, next favored the assembly
with dramatic overture, after which Mrs Pot
ter Palmer arose ana delivered the address
A jubilate by Mrs H. H. Beach. OF Boston,
was the next feature on the programme. Ad.
dresses were then delivered by the following
distinguished representatives OF the foreign ma.
tons: Spain, Duchess de Veragua; Italy,
Countess di Braza: England, Mrs. Bedford
Fenwick; Scotland.Ireland, the countess OF
Aberdeen: Russia Princess Schachonsky. The
hymn "Amerioi' and benediction brought
the exercises 10 close.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

Doctor, on shipboard, to invalid
passenger-''You are pretty i'll this
morning, I'm afraid, Mr.. Smith" In
valid Passenger-"Awfuliy." Doctor
swell, here is one grain Of comfort for
you" Invalid Passenger-''No use
doctor; / couldn't retain it second"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06
The Electrical Displny.

| CHICAGO, Maya-The splendors OF last night
outshone the glories OF the day. That potent
factor, electricity, was displayed in all its
erilliancy and rivaled for supremacy the one
CLEAN OF MONDAY sun that graced the opening
ceremonies The center OF attraction was, us
during the day,'the administration building and
its court OF honor, and thither the masses
hocked.
President Cleveland's departure from admin
| istrn ton building shortly after o'clock was
the signal for the day IS crowd TO leave and the
grounds bore deserted appearance until near.
| " 6:3D. Notwiths ianding the chill air which
settled over the grounds Us the evening grew,
people began 10 gather early and by the time
darkness had enclrcled the White City q multi
tude filled the pla IN from administration build
| ing TO the peristyle.
The first touch Of magic given the night set.
ting OF the great scene was u fringe OF mean
descent lights which surnounted the columns
| OF the peristyle running from music hall TO the
casino. This was followed moment later by
strips OF light which sprang 10 life on oil parts
OF administration building. Tho entire structure
was gilded with seams OF light running around
the top Of the plvilions and TO the dome
| The effect was one OF SURPRISING beauty and
was created with great applause. Much disap-
po!n, was felt later when II was made
| known that the piece de resistance OF the even.
|
not be illuminated. Its two companions were
dark also. an undiscovered break IN the wires
causing postponemcnt
Inside the administration building tho scene
was one Of dazzling spendor, the structure
from the rotundI to- the peak OF the splendid
dome being dream OF glittering loneliness.
Eight bronze columns, from each OF which
branch lift; lights, gave forth aooi OF splen-
dor from the ground floor.
| A row OF Nights surmounted the gallery two
stories above, and before the effect Of this dis
| play could be lost. q similar circle ut the base
OF the great dome caught the spirit OF the bril-.
| liant scene and sent the whole against the mag.
ninccnty decorated dome with IN effect never
before witnessed in an interior.
The crowds gazed in spcechless wondcrment
upon the view, and instinctively fell back into
the shelter OF the pavions supporting the dome
to escape the bcwildcring spectacle. The scene
while one Of intense briliancy. had withal re.
markable soft effect.
Manufacturers, machinery. mines and mining.
transportation and horticulture were also beau
tifully illuminated. II was 10 o'clock before
the currents were shut OF and the crowds left
| for home.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06
The German Celebration.

CHrcA GO, May 1.-The participation OF the
German empire In the inauguration OF the big
fair was IN elaborate AFFAIR. which must be
credit TO that country and 10 It's representatives
The opening OF the worlds Columbian expOsi.
tion was celebrated by Privy Councillor Wer.
muih, the imperial German commissioner, and
his staf in grand style worthy OF tho oc
casion OF the memorable day and In u man-
ner thoroughly betting that potent state
which he has the honor 10 serve and reEesent
in fact IL was n gala day Tor Germany at
jackson park At the moment President Cleve.
land pushed the button that set the machinery
in motion, the chimes In the chapel OF Ger
many's representative building on the border OF
the lake were brou ;ht into action their beauti-
full and melodious tones filling the dir with
"Glory, halelujah.' in honor OF the event
The German exhibit IN manufactures hall Is
by far the most advanced In comparison 10 the
status OF installation work OF other representa-
tive nations. The gorgeous pavilion, By Prof.
Gabriel Seidl, is masterpiece OF architeo-
ture and artistic decoration, and Is undoubt
eddy one Of the principal attractions In the
world OF sights when will be displayed TO
the public TO full advantage In o few days
This beautiful temple in which the treasures
OF German art-industry are stored Is deco
rated with gold, marble, stucco and costly
paintings OF P.ofs Lenbach and Ssitz. The In
terior is devoted TO three halls, Of which the
main one in the center contains the master
pieces OF German art-lndustrt: the hall 10 the
right Is richly decorated with gold embroid-
cred gobelns, while the hall 10 the left Is also
decorated In o rich and highly artistic manner
and is destined 10 serve for the exhibition OF
works OF art from the castles Of Bavarian
kings, and, among other things, the goid-embroid-
cred gobelhs from the national museum nre
- be seen there. President Cleveland was
shown the grand display OF porcelain by the
royal Prussian porcelain mandatory, exhib.
tied in special pavilion, alongside OF which
laid two open courts An categorical painting
on porcelain plates, adorns the front OF the pa-
Wilton fountain was playing when the pres
ident entered this section with It's wonderful
exhibit
Another prominent feature OF the German
exhibit which attracted the attention OF Amer
ica's executive was the Germania group in
bronze, standing on u pedestal 100 feet high
This magnificent monument WAS sent 10 Chicar
go by the German government and Is TO ndorn
the new parliament building in Berlin now In
course OF erection. The Germania group Ia the
work Of Prof SeitZ Through the great forged
gates the president and party left the German
exhibit on their sightseeing trip through the
great building.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

-.He-''You seem to be positive that
/ love you. What makes you SO sure?"
She COMMUNICATIVE is the only thing
on which mamma and papa have ever
sgreed."-Vogue.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06
The Number mt the Fair.

CHICAGO. May when the count was made
at the iurnstiles last night, after the great
electric display. II developed that the number
in attendance Ut the fair grounds yesterday was
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06
Enthusiastically of the treasury and escort

Tenth-Secretary Of the treasury and escort
MISUNDERSTANDING OF the navy and escort
notwithstanding OF the interior and escort
MISUNDERSTANDING OF agriculture and es'
cort.
Fourteenth Duke Of Veragua. the first vice
president OF the commission. the first vice
president of the exposition, Commander Dick
ems.
Fiftecnth-Duchess OF vcragua, Mrs Potter
Palmer.
Sixteenth Marquis dc Barboles and escort
Seventcenth-Hon Chrstobel Agulera and
other members Of the dukes party.
In other carriages the major-general com.
handing the United States army and aides,
Adm. Gherardi and aides, the governor OF iii.
nois, the mayor OF Chicago, etc.
The column moved along Michigan avenue
and Grand boulevard TO Fifty.hrst street.
thence through the South park by wav OF
Bayard avenue to Palmer avenue, thence to
the western entrance OF Midway Paisance. Al
this point Col Rice. commanding the Colum.
bian guard met the column and directed It's
march to jackson park, thence to the admins
tration building where the column dispersed
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06


human enlightenment and in the undertaking
we here enter upon,we exemplify In the noblest
sense the brotherhood Of nations Lot as hold
fast TO the meaning that underltes this cere.
mony and lot us not lose the impressiveness OF
this moment As by n touch machinery that
Gives life 70 this vast exposition Is now set in
motion, 30 OF the same instant let our hopes
and aspirations waken forces in which all time
70 come shall influence the welfare, the dignity
and freedom OF mankind"
When the vast throng witnessed the move
ment OF the presidents hand by which they
knew he touched tho golden key 70 release the
pent up steam In the great engines, each one
was aware that the wheels had begun 10 move
and tnat the great enterprise was finally In full
swing.
The president and oficials then made round
OF the buildings
woman's Building Dedicated.
CHICAGO, May The most satisfactory
feature OF the davis proceedings from femi-
nine standpoint was the formal dedication Of
the woman's building Women who stood in
the great throng 1T the administration build
ing, Indifferent TO the eloqucncc OF the chief
magistrate, brcathessly pushed their way
through the crowd into their own peculiar
building. endeavoring 70 smooth out torn
dresses
ta:5O O'Clock the ceremonies committee ap-
pcared and soon from behind the curtain OF
palms and flowers sweet strains OF music arose
in the and m lrch by Jeaa Ingborg Won Bron-
ssrt OF We.mar, Germany. This was followed
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

CHICAGO. May The opening ceremonies
were begun soon after II o'clock with the per-
Torrance of John X Paine's Columbian march.
followed by an invocation by Chaplain Milburn,
OF the United States senate The Prophecy"
written for the occasion by W. a. Crofdt, OF
Washington. was then presented.
After an orchestral overture Director.Gener.
al Davis. rs master OF ceremonies, faced the
multitude and made the opening speech, which
closed with the presentation OF President
Cleveland. In opening he paid due tributes OF
praise TO the national commission, the state
and local directory and the board Of lady
managers and 10 the various departments
among which the work was divided
Then he briefly sketchcd the world
wide scope OF the great exposition, which
had drawn the resources and produc
tions of the four quarters OF the globe and
placed them en- exhibition through GLOW OK.
hibitors Then he returned sincere thanks 10
congress and the officers Of The government, to
the states which had expended $4,000 TO the
foreign nations which had spent more than ~,
OY,OOO for their exhibits, to the citizens and
corporation Of Chicago which had
furnished Si6,OOO.O0O. TO the tens
OF thousands of exhibitors and to the
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

hoods Pills cure all Liver Ills, Bilious
ness, Jaundice, Indigestion. Sick Headache.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-03
THE CHASE.

Five hounds there were from outot-town And three belonged here. And Hanover was hunted down, To music of good cheer. Twas Morris E. that shot the fox, So dead he tumbled over, And made this simple paradox. By running to his cover. He was so dead he never "kicked' While Morris B. was loading, But twas clear he was only pricked By the charge exploding. But saturday, the fox was dead, He fired with more precision, And sent the little balls of lead, To meet with no deiision. And still the dogs bayeu loud and long, The first fox running still, And 10 men listened to their song, While following OCT each hill. Twas F'Joe" that missed the next chance, And kicked himself awhile, To see the fox with eye aSkance, Still running in good style. But when tho game second round made, Twas Coger shot him down, And all felt amply repaid, so dead he lay upon the ground. One fox ran in on "Lebanon," Some wiser than his mates, And glad to find the dogs had gone, He lay like one who meditates.
 lone of Ter
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-03
ArAIR FOR ST STEPHENS CHURCH

A fair for the benefit of St Stephens Roman Catholic church, Stepney, will be held in Middlebrook's hall, Long Hill. on the evenings of February S,~9, 10, and l3. The young ladies under whose aus pices the fair is being held, are untiring in their efforts to make it a grand sue cess. Twenty-Five articles, many o1 which are very valuable, will be canvas sed on during the fair. The holder ot admission cupon tickets to the hall. which include supper and dancing, is en titled to one chance on a valuab siiVe tea set for every ticket punched out. Al are cordially invited to attend and hell the good people of Stepney to remove the debt of their little church.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-03
Current News.

Portions of the roof and rear wall Of the Franklin hall building, Spring field, Mass, which vas being torn down. col lasped, Monday morning. Three men at work on the second floor escaped injury, but Isaac Vincent, 62. bad five ribs bro ken and died at the city hospital. The contractor, Charles Noel, also had three ribs broke n, but will recover.
 There is quite severe epedrmit.. f W hat the veterinarians call irfiueIzt. among horses in the vicinity of Hartford. It is confined mainly to the head and throat, but is quite facilitating.
 The Bridgeport board of fise under writers has finally adopted the so per cent county inSuranre tltus' to take eff feet February I. Before hi astfn was agreed upon certain ot jtctitn- were re- moved by the New Engis.ul exchange.
 City Engineer James k.Wilkes ot Dan- bury has resigned to take charge of an important section of the construction of the sewer system at New Rochelle, N. Y. Joseph N. Belden of Bridgeport, late populist for candidate for Congress, was fined Sl and costs, Saturdays, for pot al lowing his children to be vaccinated. He appealed.
 While Edward Hale of Portland was IC town the other afternoon on the beaten l ice on sleigh, the ice gave way and the entire outfit went into the river. Hale saved himself after a desperate efforf, but one of the horses, valued at $500 was drowned and the sleigh and contents went to the bottom of the river. The other horse was saved.
 TownClerk Watson of Bridgeport.regis- ] trar of vital statistics. reports 1899 births l in the city during 1892, 570 marriages and 655 deaths.
 s.Uncle Ned Haskins,' who for 25 years has led the fife of hermit in the woods near Fort PhGnix. Fair Haven, was found dead and frozen on the floor of his hut, Saturday morning. He probably
 died from old age and not from want or Iexposure. He was native of Westport and was never married.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-03
In New Haven County
SOUTHPORT.

DEATH OF MRS CARRIE wAKELEE.
 This community was thrown into gloom on hearing the sad news that Mrs Carrie Wakelee. wife of G. N Wakelee and sister of Mrs c. T. Booth, had died, lasr Wednesday morning, at the age of 2l years and six months. She was the youngeSt daughter of~Gilbert k. Robin son of this place and was much respect ed and beloved by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed, not only in the family circle but in this community, where she has so long lived and labored Her funeral was largely attended from her late place of residence, last Saturday afternoon, at o'clock, Rev Mir Morris ot Oxford officiating. Her remains were taken to Pine Hill cemetery in Seuthbury for interment. A large circle of friends and relatives followed her remains to the grave. The afflicted family have the sympathy of the entire community.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-03
SOUTH BRITAIN.
CHURCH SoCIABILITY.


 The church sociable at Mrs AID. Nun sons was much enjoyed by more than 50 persons To the usual tableaux and read ings was added the amusement of a skatching party or blackboard exercises and guess of subject combined, John l.. Mitchell winning the prize, beautiful ngagement holder and Miss Anna Pierce the booby's consolation, a pen wiper, sur mounted by an image of monkey driv- ing frog
 Theodore Bronson of Watertown is ante sick at A. J. Wards.
 Origin Pierce and wife of Thomaston are visiting at Mrs J. H. Camps. Mr Pierce has been quite sick and needs a long rest from work.
 D. F. Pierce found one of his choice young two-year-olds hung in the stable and dead.
 Mrs E.. A. Platt is quite sick. Drs Ketcham ana Cooley are in attendance. Mrs L. M. Bradley is sick in bed. Mir
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-03
WOLF PITS

William Wood is home from his work in Newburg, N. Y. He is sick.
 w. H. Smith has a new organ for his daughter. William Brown went to New Y Iork, last week, to see his wife, who is sick.
 Master Willie Wood is unable to attend school on account of an eye trouble. Mrs Elizabeth Duncan was married, last week, to Burton Briton, and has gone to live in Danbury.
 James A Phelps, the agent of the New England Homestead, was through here, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-03
AT THE RUBBER SHOPS.

The new l7-ton fly wheel and gears, for the purpose of speeding up the 450- horse power engine at the Rubber facto- ry, arrived at the Newtown depot, last week, and was carted to the factory by Beardsley brothers. This fly wheel is II feet in diameter and was made by the Farrel foundry and machine company of Ansonia. Three machinists from AnsO, nia came Tuesday and are taking out the old wheel and gears and placing in the new ones and they expect to get the jot completed in about week. While thi: is being done, the company is dependent on water power to run their works.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-03
AT ST ROSE CHURCH,

February is Candlemas day in the Roman Catholic church, and it was ob- served at St Rose church by mass at g a. m., Father Fox being tine celebrant. The candles were blessed immediately before the mass. To-day (Friday) is the Feast of St Blase, and mass will be said at St Rose at 5.30 and S a.. m. The throats of the children will be blessed at the S o'clock mass. and d large number of the children are expected to be in at tendance.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-03
Fairfield County News.
HUNTINGTON.
AN ESCAPE FROM DEATH

Anson Smith of this place had a mar row escape from probably a fatal acci- dent at one of tue grade crossings in Bridgeport, recently, but by the fore thought and alertpess of the fiagman, his horse was backed off the track in time to avert an accident.
 Philander Owen, vino has been living an Beach Shelton's farm at Bnoth,s hill for the past few years, has moved to West Cornwall 10 live with and care for his aged father. Frank Owen, his son. will remain here and continue the coat andwood business.
 Mrs Phoebe Castle of Roxbury is with her daughter, Mrs F. N. Potter.
 Henry Boylon, the contractor on the new road to Shelton, and the American telephone and telegraph company were getting ready to have good long law suit over the breaking of the wires by rocks thrown by heavy blasts along the line of new road, but it is understood a compromise has been made and the suit withdrawn.
 The annual meeting of the Lawn ceme- tery association was held, last Monday evening, and tiie old board of officers were reelected for another year.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-03
soUTHBURY.
THE WHEELER PARTY.

The party given Miss Lucy Wheeler and brothers, Wednesday, January p. was a very pleasant affair. The chief amusements of the evening were ia can- dy hunt'' and dancing. Between 30 and 60 guests were present from Woodbury, South Britain, Southford, Waterbury and this place.
 Miss Anna Osborne entertained several young ladies from South Britain on the 25th.
 IT. Ellis of Waterbury spent Sun- day with D. Reardon.
 The funeral of Mrs Newell Wakeley took nlace, Saturday, the 18th. The kin- terment was in the lower cemetery,
 James Cassidy of Waterbury and Miss Mary Short of this place were married Sunday. the 22d, in the Roman Catholic church at Watertown. The happy couple will begin housekeeping in Waterbury.
 Mrs Edmund Leavenworth is better.
 Harry Wilson is giving his house a fresh coat of paint.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-03

Bradley has just sprained his ankle. A good opportunity for the neighbors to prove themselves good neighbors.
 Mrs Birdsey Gilbert is very sick with pneumonia, accompanied with pleurisy.
 Miss Ada Averill has returned home from her winter trip to Philadelphia.
 Samuel AverilI intends trying Florida weather.
 Many are complaining, just enough to keep the dortor busy.
 Invitations are out for another dance at Good Templar's hall, Friday evening. under the old management.