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The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01
NUMBER 35.

annual reunion on the aSth of this month As have so frequently been honored by the "boys" of the I1th Connecticut apuroaching the distinction that attaches to the achIld of the regiment" regret to say that canuotbe present, and especially as you meet in my native town, so dear to me. l should miss as was my pleasure once there with you, to lis ten to the wisdom and fund of stories as told by the late Hon P. T. Barnum, or as a child present, reported after it was over, that MT Barnum told "nanny goats" Wishing tor you all a very enjoyable time, and many re- turns Of the day, am, very sincerely yours. Daniel N. Morgan.
 NOTES AND INCIDENTS.
 Many regretted the absence of Mir Bailey, the versatile editor of the Dan- bury News, who is always a popular after-dinner speaker. The News was represented by James Cosgrove of the News staff, an old associate of the edi- tor of THE BEE, on the New England Homestead.
 The genial foreman of the press de- partment of the Bridgeport Standard, Patrick Wade, was prominent figure at | the reunion. MT Wade's hair is now pretty well silvered over with gray, but he has lost none of his geniality. He was accompanied by his estimable wife, who takes keen interest in all affairs pertaining to the old soldiers. THE BEE was favored with a call from Editor Jones of the Westporter and James Cosgrove of the Danbury News.
 A. R. Logic, the genial engineer of the we'll known dry goods house of w. B. Hall & Co.,, was noticed among the visitors, and paid THE BEE office a very pleasant call.
 In the procession from the depot, Se- lectman Glover and Senator Houlihan occupied carriage with Gen Noble of Bridgeport and John Carney of New Ha- ven
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DEFENSE AND PRESERVATION
 of the glorious nation of which we are citizens and whose fame we cherish. In the name of all these classes represented
 here, I welcome you, gentlemen, veter- ans of Gettysburg, comrades of the l7th | Connecticut Volunteers, to the good old town of Newtown. l welcome you-to l quote the words of the greatest of Amer | ican orators-in the name Liberty and
 Union, now and forever, one and insep-
 arable.''
 l Rev Beverly Warner of Christ church,
 Bridgeport, was next introduced. He
 opened with humorous story, and then
 delivered an eloquent passage in favor
 of pensions for the deserving veterans.
 Among other things he said: 1T shall
 always give my voice and influence in
 favor of maintaining the promises which
 were made before God, and all men, \ when the soldiers went forth to war,
 that their families would be taken care
 of.' He eloquently declared that he
 would favor pensioning 99 rogues even, I if one honest, feeble and suffering veter-
 an should get the pension he deserved.
 He did not believe that the pension mat ter would become political matter. He referred to his removal to New Orleans,
 and said he should go down there WEARING THE BADGE
 of the old I7th Connecticut. He referred 5i, to meeting a Confederate veteran, whose l belief was that the old soldiers of the
 blue and gray were both desirous of sup I porting the old flag. In closing he ut, ] tered m eloquent passage, saying, sThai :. over and above every party banner, must -l float the pennant of the republic" Ht thanked the ladies of Newtown, in behalf of the regiment, for their hospitablt reception.
 Rev Charles H. Smith, of the Windsor avenue Congregational church of Hart 5 ford, next called on, spoke substantially : as follows: q suppose that perhaps have been called to speak here this after noon, because am, in certain sense, 7 son ofsNewtown. And as one of her Toy
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THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS


 for the ensuing year, which resulted as follows: For president of the associa- tion, Seeley G. Blakeman ot Stratford; for secretary, John H. Porter of Bridge port; for treasurer, Patrick Wade of Bridgeport. The following vice presi- dents were elected from the different companies: Company A, Isaac Hyatt of Meriden; B, Alfred Warehouse of Darien; c, Henry Quinn of Danbury D, A. W. Peck of Newtown; E, George Hale of Westport; F, William R. Kyser of Newark G, Charles Smith of South Norwalk; H, I. N. Prissey of Norwalk :; I, John Porter of Greenwich; K, Timothy Spencer of Middlebury. Secretary Por- ter then asked for the whereabouts of several of the members of the regiment, who had not received the cards of invi- tation that had been sent out. Col Huss presented resolution thanking Col Au- gustus c. Hamlin, the historian, for cor recting certain false reports that had been spread abroad about the action of the regiment at Charlottesville, and giving true account of the affair, which had recently been published in the Ma tional Tribune. Gen Noble seconded the resolution, and made few remarks, after which it was carried as follows:
 Resolved, that the profound and heartfelt | thanks are hereby expressed by the members of the Fth regiment of Connecticut Volunteers assembled together at the 31st annual reunion tf,T CrI otu Hamlin, historian of the l1th corps.
 Resolved, that it is a great satisfaction to the survivors Of this association, who took 1 part at the battle of Charlottesville to know l that after many long years, that the responsi I bllity of defeat will be properly placed and l that justice be done to the memory of those
 who so nob1y gave up their lives for the pres ervation of the Union in that terrible conflict l Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions l be forwarded to Col Hamlin.
 The business finished, the hall was cleared, and the housewives of the town
 took possession to prepare the tables. The principal figure of interest among
 the officers of the regiment present, wal
 of course, Gen w. H. Noble of Bridge
 port. Among the other subordinate off Icers present were Lieut. A. W. Peck O T Company D, Lieut. Henry North of Com ;l lpany D, Lieut. Bartram of Company c 2. Mai William L. Hubbell of Company D
 Capt Theodore Gray of Company B, Ser geant Patrick Wade of Company K, Cap \ Henry Quinn of Company Q, Lieut. Thom as Cave, Lieut. James +. Middlebrook Q ,. Company D, Sergeant 5. c. Blakeman Q s Company D, Col Henry Huss of the Ne1
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al sons, knowing the generous hospitali- ty of the people, I want to extend my kindly greetings with those already so fittingly extended to these noble veterans of the 17th regiment. There is also an- other reason why it gives me great pleas ure to say word. As one who first saw the light of earth upon tine day when the dear old flag was fired upon, feel that am
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LIEUT. A. W. PECK

who was chairman of the committee of arrangements. Lieut. Peck proved a host in himself, and not a stone was lift unturned to make the occasion a success. And everything passed off as nicely as could be desired. There was an abund- ance of food, and the mothers and daugh- ters of Newtown assisted nobly as waitresses. The hall was very tasteful ly decorated for the occasion. Along the gallery front and the side walls and platform, bunting was arranged. On one side of the hall was suspended DOT trait of Gen George A. Custer, and on the opposite side of the hall, a frame containing the corps badges of the Army of the Potomac. The residences in the Street presented Fourth of July ap- pearance. Nearly every house and place of business had out one or more flags, while the small boy blew the horn in honor of the veteran. The train reaching Newtown from the south at l0.47 in the morning brought most of the veterans to town, and goodly number of horsemen under the marshalship of c. W. Dayton, grand marshal of the day, met them at the depot
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COL s. G. BLAKEMAN,

now senior vice-commander of the de- partment of Connecticut, spoke briefly. Zalmon s. Peck came forward with a handsome loaf of cake, decorated in frosting with muskets, and the words, ''the 17th Connecticut regiments" and in brief speech, presented it to Gen Noble. Just before the adjournment, the follow ing executive committee was announced: !: Col Henry Huss of Mt Vernon, Patrick Wade of Bridgeport, Charles Smith Of Norwalk, I. Mead of Greenwich and Francis M. Bliss of Canaan.
 Letters of regret were received from Hon D. N. Morgan, secretary of the treasury, and Gen M. c. Mclean, the first brigade commander. The letters follow:
 GEN MccLEAN's NOTE. Belport, Long Island August Is. 1893. PWade, treasurer l7th Connecticut volun- teers.
 well remember my dear comrade my promise to meet with the old regiment at some future time, if could possibly do so, and fully intended to carry out my promise, but a higher power has intervened and forbids my meeting with you this time. Last November I was very i'll with pneumonia, and never | left the house for four months. From this slowly recovereds so that in May, went to New York for 8 visit ot 8 few days, and upon returning home was again prostrated with l the same disease, from which am now slow l ly recovering. It is therefore impossible fol me to accept your kind invitation. to attend the reunion. With the kindest of wishes fol you and the old regiment. which please COT vey to them, I am sincerely your conrad. and friend, TN. c. McClean. MIR MoRGAN's LETTER.
 Treasury department, | Office of the treasurer,
 Washington, D. C., August. P, 1893 I Messrs Henry Huss, 8. G. Blakeman, P l Wade, Jr., Charles Smith and F. M. Bliss, e1 ecutiye committee, l7th Connecticut volun teer association.
 Bridgeport. Conn.,,
 Gentlemen
 7 have your esteemed invits tation Of the 1ath instant to be present at you
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Affairs About Town.
VETERANS DAY.
Annual Reunion of the 17th Connecticut Regi- ment.-Newtown Generously Entertains.-R port of the Days Proceedings.

The veterans of the 17th Connecticut regiment, and their friends, were in pos session of Newtown Street on Monday, and every visitor went home with high opinion of Newtown's hospitality. Mon- day mornings fog was not promising for clear day, but the welcome sun soon appeared. It is estimated that about 90 of the members of the regiment were present, which was large number con- sidering the reunion was held so far away from the shore, where more turn out. Great credit is due
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Sandy Hook BAK FER r. William Claim, Prop'r.

Home Made Bread, Delicious Cakes, Genuine Pies. Hot Rolls for Break fast. Caterer for all Festive Occa-- sions. Delivery wagon in NeWtoWn Center and vicinity every Monday, ] Wednesday and Friday; Sandy Hook during the rest of the week.
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FRUITS OF LIKE SUCCESS

of which you have here been showing your appreciation. I welcome you in the name of those men who did not go to the war, many of whom we must be- lieve discharged their duties at home, and followed your achievements with keenest interest and patriotic enthusiasm, and who rejoice to-day in the enjoyment of the common benefits of peace. I well come you in the name of the noble wo- men who suffered at home almost equally with you, who were with the forefront of the fight. For 1 believe that many a loving wife suffered more at seeing her beloved husband go forth to the field of battle, than if she could have engaged in the fight herself. And many fond mother suffered more in seeing her son, the idol of her heart, taking his life in hand, as he left her for the scene of ac- tion, than if she could have met like dan- ger, or even death. And I am veryHsure that the preparation which the women of this town have made for your enter tainment to-day, have been more fully ap- preciated by all you who have sat at these tables. For heard one man say just few moments ago, that "this is the best dinner we have had in several years'' and that "these are the best of walters"
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BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALyE,

The best salve in the world tor cuts, bruises sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions and positively cures piles or no pay
 required. It is guaranteed to give perfect sat
 isfaction, or money refunded. Price 25c
 box. For sale by E. F. Hawley.
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I WELCOME YOU

in the name of the boys. For if there is anything that appeals to the heart of a boy, it is the soldier spirit, the boom- ing of cannon, and the beat of drum. To-day, if never before, they have seen a body of real soldiers, veterans of the great battle of Gettysburg. I welcome you, gentlemen, in the name of myself. I remember clergyman born and brought up in the army once said to me that he wished every clergyman could for the ministry. He had in mind the importance of those two great virtues, which are distinctively soldierly virtues, the virtue of instantaneous obedience, and the virtue of absolute truthfulness. Now I have not received soldiers train ing, though I have grown to appreciate the great importance of those virtues named. But will say (taking you into my confidence) that within a year or two after Gettysburg was fought. I my self lin arms" I was not numbered among the cavalry, was not a captain, nor lieutenant, nor sergeant. I was simply counted among the infantry. l welcome you, gentlemen, in the name of this new generation which has grown up since the war. To most of us the recent rebellion is but matter of tradition and history. We did not live through it.
 But think we can appreciate the fruits of peace resulting from that awful strug. gle in which you so bravely fought in the
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TO ESCORT THEM

l to the Town hall. Among the aides were l Charles G. Blakeman, Charles Hawley, ! Charles G. Peck, Harlow Benedict, Aus ! tin Ferry, Willie J. Peck, Harris Clark, ! Stanley Blackman, Edward McWilliams, l Richard North, Carl Knapp, Lee Johnson, Ray Platt, Clarence Reardsley and l Charles Johnson. The veterans fell into
 line at the rear of the depot, and to the \ martial music of the American band of ' Brigdeport, marched to the Street, to I Dicks hotel, to the head of the Street, to 1 the Town hall, where the business meet ing was to be held. Noticeable features ! of the parade were c. B. Johnson, who
 rode horse back his registered Jersey I bull, and the dog cart and pony driven l by Misses Florence Sterling and Julia Duncombe. Once inside the Town hall, l William Merritt, president of the associ-
 ation, rapped for order, and proceeded | to business. Prayer was offered by Rev | B. k. Warner of Bridgeport, and Secre- l tary Porter read the minutes of the | last reunion, which was held at Stam- l ford. They were accepted as was also the report of Treasurer Wade. Col E. Blake
 man reported favorably in regard to the
 resolution to erect a monument at Get
 tysburg for the patriotic women. The
 committee on history,I through Gen No
 ble, reported progress, although he said
 he was to old to take an active part in it's preparation himself, but recommended
 Prof Silliman to do the work. Then l followed
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-03-14
Unhealthy Churches.

The medical officer of health for the
city of London has started movement
to compel all the churches of the city to
remove the dead that are buried
beneath their floors, and bury them at
Ilford. 1t is said that the condition of
many of these churches Is frightfully
unhealthy, as they literally stand over
mass of dead bodies in various stages
of decay, from which it is a wonder
that pestilence has not resulted long
ago The move has created great cons
formation among the vestrymen of the
churches, as the process of exhumation
will be expensive as well as dangerous,
the average cost per church being esti-
mated at ten thousand dollars. One
warden positively refused to allow any
interference with the dead, but when
the health officer had the flooring of his
pew taken up, and showed him what
lay beneath him every Sunday, he
quickly changed his mind. One man
tried to block the proceedings by
claiming the body of mis- grandfather,
which was buried in one of the aisles
of the church some fifty years ago. He
was told that he could have it, of
course, all that was necessary was for
him to identify it. J-
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-03-14
ECHO RIVER.
Peculiar Acoustic Qualities of This Vault
ed Stream.

Peculiar Acoustic Qualities of This Vault
ed Stream.
One Of the famous curiosities of the
Mammoth cave is the Echo river, body
of water estimated to be some three
fourths of a mile in length, and from
twenty TO two hundred feet in breadth.
It's depth at ordinary times is from ten
to forty feet DR.. IL. c. Hovcy, in a
paper read before the American Geo
graphical society, gives vivid descrip-
ton of the peculiar acoustic qualities
of the vault by which the river is
arched
Last summer, in company with a
party OF four persons, no others being
on the river at the time, we tried the
effect of rocking the boat as violently
as we dared to do, also striking the sur
face of the water with our paddles, and
in other ways making as much agita-
ton of the body of the stream as posi-
BILE, and then awaiting the result in
silence.
timed the concert thus created, and
found its duration to be exactly half an
hour. First came sounds like the tink-
ling of silver bells. Then larger and
heavier bells took up the melody as the
waves sought out the cavities in the
walls. Then it was as if all chimes of
all cathedrals had conspired to raise a
tempest of sweet sounds.
For moment there was utter silence,
soon broken by low mutterings, ghostly
whispers, sudden shrielSs, as if of men
in agony. Then silence again. We
were about to speak, when the guide
motioned TO us to remain quiet; when,
10! as from. some deep recess, hitherto
forgotten, came tone tender and pro-
found; after which, like gentle MEM
cries all the mellow and mysterious
sounds that had gone before were re-
awakened, until the hall rang again
with the wondrous harmony.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-03-14
A UNANIMOUS KICK.
The License Ordinance Disap-
proved
And the City Council Threatened
with Political Strangula-
ton.

Dissatisfaction with the new license
ordinance is nearly unanimous and is
based on two charges. One Is that the
licenses are excessive and the others
that the ordinance is discriminating.
The members OF the council are theat-
ened with political assassination when
the proper time comes.
A number OF gentlemen representing
several OF the leading businesses and
occupations included in the ordinance
were visited yesterday by a REPUBLICAN
reporter. All without exception de-
nounced the nun icipal legislation. Said
one gentleman: "Such schedule OF
licenses is robbery, but We might more
or less willingly submit to robbery If
any public benefit were derived from
it. Already we pay license higher
than that charged in Los Angeles and
city taxes in Phoenix are VIGOROUSLY
high. What has the city show for its
income? How much was spent on the
streets last yearp There ought to be
visible city improvements of some kind,
but where are they and what are they.
Now and then q cheap foot bridge has
been thrown across ditch; from $75
to 1925 a month has been spent for
street sprinkling.
We've had no street paving and what
work has been done on the streets has
been done by the chain gang. The
money has somehow been frittered
away and that's the way the increased
revenues will go.
Said another business man: at is
rather strange that the only classes whose
burdens are really though not appar-
emily lightened, are the saloon men and
proprietors of games"
There has been conjecture as to the
meaning OF the clause which fixes a
license OF $25 for each musical exhibit
tion in places where Intoxicating liquors
are sold. Does that refer to singing
girls? A gentleman who assisted in
framing the ordinance says it unques-
tionablv does or was meant to, but adds
that the provision will not likely be inn
mediately enforced. The purpose Of the
council was to get control of the situa-
ton, so that it could handle it when the
time comes. SAID he: "And it will GER
tainly come before long. The old Ari-
zonian had no objection to that institu-
ton, and his lineal descendant isn't
worried about it; but great part of the
population is being made up OF people
from the east, who seriously object to
it. and whose prejudices must be taken
into consideration. The council will in
sist that there shall be no singing in
saloons on Sunday or Sunday night, and
if their wishes in the matter are not OBJ
served, that clause will be enforced and
the license will be collected"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-03-14
MUST TELL THEIR AGES.
A Law That Is Not Likely to Prove Popu-
lar with Most Women.

Law That Is Not Likely TO froVe fopu-
lar with Most Women.
According to a recent decree of the
Austrian courts of law. concealment Of
age on the part of the bride is sufficient
to invalidate the marriage. An Aus
trian baron has succeeded in obtaining
an annulment of his union in conse-
quence Of his wife's having pretended
at the time of its celebration that she
was fifteen years younger than her real
age.
Hitherto concealmcnt of age by
women has always been considered as
TO a certain extent defensible and Gus
tomary, and no one has ever dreamed
of regarding these departures from the
strict truth in the light of legal
fraud. IL is, however, well in any case
TO remember the old adage according
70 which q woman is as old as she looks,
SAYS the New York Tribune. and If she
be passe in appearance it is useless for
her to claim fctitiously youthful age
There is an attractiveness attaching
to each period of life, and the veteran
is often in her way quite as charmin"
as the debutante.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-03-14

A man standing in front of the news
stand of an uptown elevated railroad
station in New York the other day
found himselfrudely pushed aside with
out apology, and, looking around with
a scowl, found himself suddenly dis
armed, for the offender was a woman.
She was a small blonde person, clad in
fashionably cut plain skirt, neat seal
skin coat and jaunty hat, ornamented
with sage green ostrich plume. She
was daintily gloved, and she carried a
natty silk umbrella. Her rudeness was
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-03-14
HE HAD TIGHT SHOES,
Why Gen. Jim Lewis Did Not Rise ut tn
Proper Time.

PROPER limo.
Gen. jim Lewis, as he is Familiarity
called, is said by his friends to believe
in the efficacy of eccentric habits with
the fair sex, and many acts of a smile
provoking character are told of him
His most recent act in this line, accord
ing to the st. Louis Republic, occurred
a short time since at a dinner party
given by lady friend.
During the course of the dinner the
general, so the story goes, was noticed
to lean over and reach down toward the
floor, first on one side, then on the
other. The movement was noted, but
was thought to be only one of his pc.
culiarities. At the close of the dinner.
when the ladies rose TO retire and al
low the gentlemen to solace themselves
with an indulgence of good cigars, the
general did not rise.
This action produced an awkward
pause, and made the general the OBJ
served of all observers, noting which.
together with the look of inquiry and
expectancy with which he was re-
garded, he made prompt explanation 70
the effect that his remaining seated
was due TO his shoes not being wholly
on his feet.
He did not, however, have to explain
that their not being so was due to his
peculiar side movements at the table,
when he had partially removed them to
ease the pressure upon the supernu-
merary excrescences on his pedal APP
pendages for-the ladies had fed.