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The Newtown bee., 1893-05-26
SOUTHBURY.
DEATH OF LEVI sCUTT.

The old saying that if it rains in an op- en grave there will be another funeral within week, has proved true. The funeral of William Scutt of Southford was attended on Tuesday, ,the l6th, in the severe rainsrorm, and on Saturday, the 20th, his father, Levi Scutt was buried. Levi Scutt was born in Duchess county, N. Y., S7 years ago. He married a daughter of Joseph Olmstead, who for merly owned Olmstead's mills. He first removed to the Johnson Futile farm,n owned by Theron Platt,on Georges Hill, and soon after, in company with his brother-in-laW, Mir Drew. of Trumbull, bought the place in Jeremy swamp now owned. by Henry Curtis. h lS42 he bought the place on Buck Hill of Mrs Thompson, part of the Dea Adin Wheel CT estate, where he has since resided. His wife died several years since. Four children survive him, two sons and two daughters. His son, William, was born 1 in New York state 59 years ago. He was unmarried. Since living there they
 have added largely to the farm and re- placed the house, which was burned, by 1 a new one, and made many other i'm provements, setting out fruit trees, etc. The interments were in Pine Hill ceme- tery.
 I A fire started near Nelson Hicock's, on I Saturday. Escaping from his control, il
 burned considerable woodland and fence l for the Misses Stiles and Mrs Fannie Hic- ock. Several of the neighbors turned out and finally succeeded in subduing it ] Rev MT Smiley of South Britain preached in the Congregational churcl
 on Sunday, and administered the Sacra ment.
 The ladies aid society met Oh Thurs
 day afternoon and evening at the hom' of Miss Ellen Ward.
 Mrs Adelia Warner, who has been sicl
The Newtown bee., 1893-05-26
MONROE.

Rev A. Goldsborough feels proud Gas we'll he may) over the good work done at the church, as well as the goodly at tendance on Sundays. Of the $25O0 ex- pended on the church, over $20O0 has been paid.
The Newtown bee., 1893-05-26
ehIIdren Cry for Pitchers castoria-

parish on .he eve of his departure for Europe.
 The West street Congregational church leads of with the strawberry and cream festivals.
 c. F. Seeley, Danbury wheelman, was badly hurt by collision of bicycles , in the Sinscott race.
The Newtown bee., 1893-05-26
The Wilkes Stallion. FLEET, No. 8688.

Sire Harry Wilkes (sire of Rosalind Wilkes, 2:141-2) by George Wilkes (sire of Harry Wilkes, ?: l3 1-2). Dam, Daisy, by Signal (sire of Sigliaht, ? :l6) granddam Alice May c 32) by Bald Chiet.
 Fleet has great natural speed and showed 8 quarter mlIe in public last fall in 34 3-4 sec onds q 2 l9 gait, without ever being trained for speed.
 Fleet is also sireing speed. His oldest colts were three last spring. One owned by W. M Litchard, Riverhead, L. l. that wasn't broken until last July, showed a half in :22, last quarter i'll 3S seconds, q 2: g gait. Another owned by Henry l.. Fleet, Cutchogue, l.. l., showed a half mile in l. Is last tall and all that have been broken show speed, are good sized and stylish
 Fleet has proven himself an extra sure foal getter ana the fee is within the reach of all. S20 to insure. $5 at time of service. emember that it is an acknowledged fac1 among breeders that trotting bred pacers sire more speed and faster speed than trotters and are no more liable to get pacers-
The Newtown bee., 1893-05-26
A CLOSE ESCAPE FROM DEATH.

MT and Mrs Samuel P. Buckingham had narrow escape, last Sunday morn ing. On Saturday night, as usual, the coal stove was filled and on rising Sun- day morning, the house was so filled with gas that MT Buckingham was unable to get about easily and his hands had turn ed black. Af.er going to the barn he came back and made motions to his wife for assistance, who on rising, was simi- larly affected.
 Miss Olive Birdseye is happy over the present of a new upright Shoninger pi. ano.
 Mir and Mrs Frank Mallett were Sun- day guests at T. H. Wilson's.
 Dr Frederick Buckingham of Lake wood, N. J., has visited his parents, MI and Mrs s. F. Buckingham.
The Newtown bee., 1893-05-26

ance evangelist will commence work Ill Danbury on the 18th, or as soon thefe- after as possible.
 It is said Danbury parties ''got stuck" on Western mining operation. The stoek proved bogus.
 A French hat manufacturer nameo Charles Mossant, on his way to Chicago, took in Danbury and inspected : the Yankee way of doing business.
 The Knights of Columbus have expe- rienced a little trouble in the abscondlng of their treasurer, William E. Pulley
 Two persons are claiming reward ol s2O0 offered two years ago for the arres' of an incendiary.
 A Danburian, named James Stewart was interested in the hating firm whose plant was burned at Yonkers, last week A May festival was given by the !. Al c. A., in the City hall, Friday night las ! week.
 Ives street is to be paved, shor street from White street to the railroad yards.
 Dr W. H. Ryder, dentist, has beel elected president of the Connecticut Val ley dental association. Danbury's ssFrogs of Windsor'' ar
 popular. They have been, it is said, in
 yited to visit Bridgeport. Rev Father Lynch was presented wit
 purse, 31, 800 by the people of hi
The Newtown bee., 1893-05-26

to a piece of land bought of Marsena Hubbell.
 The river road has a new bridge and has been put in good shape by w. C. Hubbell.
The Newtown bee., 1893-05-26

Mrs c. P. Beecher has moved from Riggs Street to Meriden.
 Miss Flora Fowler of West Haven is visiting with her cousin, Miss Anna But Ter.
 The visit of the Seymour grange to the Oxford grange has been indefinitely postponed.
 Bishop Williams is expected to visit Quaker's Farms on Saturday of this week. Service in the church there will be at 30.
 What would our Puritan fathers of a century ago have thought to have seen young men propelling themselves through Oxford on wheels on the Sab bath day? We can imagine they would have believed them to be on the road to perdition. The Oxford road from Sey- mour to Southbury, although in bad condition for bicyclists, is well travelled by young men on Sundays.
 Mr Reniso on, who lives on the Wheeler place on Riggs Street, has a bird dog that is so much attached to the horse and wagon of it's owner that he follows them wherever they go, deserting his human friends and acquaintances.
 Capt Perry of Quaker's Farms, the veteran horseman and skillful veterinar. ian, is happy in the possession of cream coored horse which his son, Horace recently brought to him from New Ha ven. The animal is somewhat.s skittish al though it is long time since it was { colt. But the captain can handle ths ''ribbons' as we'll as he ever could, al though he is S3 years old.
The Newtown bee., 1893-05-26
Tr0f .,T"i5,Ta. HORSFORD'S Acjd Rbosphats.

Promotes digestion with out injury and thereby re- lieves discaoG6 caused by indigestion Of tna food. The best remedy for headache proceeding from a disorder ed stomach.
 Trial bottle mailed on receipt of 25 cents in stamps. Rumford Chemical Works, Providence. R. |
The Newtown bee., 1893-05-26

A French hat manufacturer named Charles Mossant, on his way to Chicago, took in Danbury and inspected the Yankee way of doing business.
The Newtown bee., 1893-05-26

COUGHLIN BROS.,
 BridgepOrt. DEALERS IN FINE GOLD WALL RARx14 OIL TINTS. FRISCO BORDERS, uE0o1A. TIoNS. WINDOW SHADES, fIxIuR&4s x50
The Newtown bee., 1893-05-26
In New Haven County.
OXFORD.
GOLDEN WEDDING SURPRISE PARTY.

Wednesday, May 17, was the 50th an- niversary of the wedding of MT and Mrs
 Stephen $. Mallett of Quaker's Farms, Oxford. Some of their relatives entered
 into conspiracy to surprise the vener- able bride and groom on that occasion. Accordingly, Aaron Mallett and daugh- ter, LilIie, Dr 5. E. Hill and wife, George Clark and his mother, MT and Mrs Or vile Mallett, Mir and Mrs Frank Mallett and daughter and Mallett Sanford, start ed, in good season, Wednesday morning from Tashua church, and on the road were joined by Mrs Flora Bradley, son Edward, and granddaught Flora Sher- man, from Bedding and Mrs Emma Walker from Long Hill The long pro- cession of stylish turnouts thus formed excited the curiosity of people along the route, but that Yankee characteristic was respectfully restrained. except by ven- erable darky, who with distended eyes inquired "Whar, whar, kind O picnic you call this" The day was one of the tin- est of the season, and the charming seen
 cry which unfolded itself to view as the party wended their way over the hills, elated their spirits and enhanced their enjoyment. \ they approached Mir Mall lett's residence, they beheld his familiar figure on horseback approaching. and naturally concluded that he had >t.rtcd on his usual days business, b caU-" he had no expectation of comp;nV. They were thereby gratifyingly a>-utct. that he had nOt iearned their secret purpose. AS he came near enough to recognize the party, his evident surprise was greatly enjoyed, and a hearty laugh followed his exclamation. "What, what! Who's sick ?'' In the house, where the entrance of the party caused further joyous hilarity, the baskets of the guests were opened and from what they had brought bountiful collation. was soon displayed on the table. Among other noticeable features of the 1 spread was the brides loaf in white and gold decorations, with the displayed dates, lS43-lS93, which was made and presented by Mrs Orville Mallett. A beautiful clock, with cathedral bell and surmounted with a statuette of Music, was presented. To the call for a speech Dr Hill responded, II only make pills, not speeches." At an early afternoon hour, the party departed, leaving happy memories and their best wishes to MT and Mrs Mallett for the next 50 years.
The Newtown bee., 1893-05-26

It is said Danbury parties ''got stuck on Western mining operation. The stoch proved bogus.
The Newtown bee., 1893-05-26

The Knights of Columbus have expe- rieneed little trouble in the absconolng of their treasurer, William E. Pulley.
The Newtown bee., 1893-05-26

ance evangelist will commence work Ill Danbury on the 18th, or as soon 1hefe- after as possible.
The Newtown bee., 1893-05-26

A Danburian, named James Stewart, was interested in the hating firm whose plant was burned at Yonkers, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1893-05-26

Two persons are claiming reward ol s2oo offered two years ago for the arrest of an incendiary.
The Newtown bee., 1893-05-26

Ives street is to be paved, short street from White street to the railroad yards.
The Newtown bee., 1893-05-26

Rev Father Lynch was presented with < purse, s1,s00 by the people of bis
The Newtown bee., 1893-05-26

A May festival was given by the | Al. c. A., in the City hall, Friday night last week.
The Newtown bee., 1893-05-26

Dr W. H. Ryder, dentist, has been elected president of the Connecticut Val ley dental association.
Arizona silver belt., 1893-10-14
titiRg In the Cities.

The increase of cities is a certain tend ency of our ago and is not confined to England, where frantic manufacturing ambition and feudal institutions in the country stimulate that tendency to the utmost But there is a tendency no less certain at work-the improvement ot cities. The present generation has seen on enormous advance toward the tEuo municipalization of great towns. Munic- ipal patriotism, art, beauty, health, re- taxation, are at least ideals and possibil- ities.
 There are even now great towns which are well on the road to become worthy abodes of civilized man. Edinburgh, Nottingham, Halifax, Hudders6eld OK ford, are putting their house in order and may one day be fit to be called the home of cultured citizens. Mir. William Mor- ris is wrong in dreaming that we are all going to live in the country. Half of us, trust, will. But the other half will live in reasonable, moderate, healthy, fair and highly organized towns.
 Our task is to make our towns whole some, beautiful, pleasant and conyen- tent. 1t Is tremendous task. but it is not beyond the resources of civilization in the twentieth century y.-Frederick Harrison in Fortnightly Review.
Arizona silver belt., 1893-10-14
Ynnnc nren In pnllt,cs.

Asr ChauRcey II. Depew has written for Donnhoes Magazine an article in an- swer to the question, should young men 60 into politicsY Mir. Depow Gn- swers no--that is. he strongly aayiacs young men not to adopt politics as a ca ycer
 But this answer is based upon present eonditions-ppon the low estate in which we find American politics today How the tone of public life is to be raised un- less young men of strong and conseien- tious patriotism and unselishness enter 1t and strive to improve it be does not tell us.
 Taking things as they are, however, this passage from Mir. Depew's article is admirable:
 Every young man should be inter ested in politics and take as active q part in tho political affairs of lis neigh borhood as the time at his disposal from his business will permit. He should be- long to some party and understand its principles. IIe should attend its eau cuses and to such party service as he can. He should never fail to vote on election day; when there are movements on foot for reforms necessitated by cor ruption or to put bad msn out of office, he should be on hand and ready to fight for the redemption of his city, town or state
Arizona silver belt., 1893-10-14

A Burglar Who Tried to Take Every ti,ine
 c. A. Collins, who says that he is a clerk, but who is said by the police to bo one of the shrewdest burglars in the city, is confined in one of the tanks in tho city prison. He was arrested Wednes- day night by Detectives Silyey, Cody and Crockett.
 On the 25th of last month. according to the police, he broke into the fiat of Mrs. Knox at 254e Howard street while she was absent in the country and for two days devoted his time to carting away every movable object in the house. Nothing seemed to be beneath his notice and in the various trips he made in aud out ho took away ell the silverware, clothing, bedclothes, etc, that belonged to Mrs. Knox, and then took down the curtains and portieres and the pictures on the walls The carpets and rugs also came under his observation, and he took the choicest.
 All these things were disposed of to a Fourth street furniture dealer, and Sil- yer says that he not only received the cash for them, but made arrangements with the furniture man to go and get the piano and the rest of the carpets, and had negotiations under way with Mar ket street real estate agent to put mort gage on the building San Francisco Examiner.
Arizona silver belt., 1893-10-14
ue Felt Eplbarrssssd,

A Detroiter who was in Cincinnati last week was ut one of the railroad de- pots one afternoon and met a man whom he used to know in Albany l5 years ago. After handshakihg and talking for few minutes the Albany man remarked: s''Come and be introduced to my wife. That's she over there"
 What! Is that-that lady youI wifey stanmered the Detroiter.
 Why, certainly como along"
 "But--butr-
 Why, man, what ails you? Don't you want to meet my wifey'
 "Yes, of course. That :s-please cx, cuse me I'd rather not meet her-not today"
 "Sayr' said the other as he stood back and looked the Detroiter over for min ute, my wife was q divorced woman when married her"
 "Was-was sheF'
 "And I'll bet sl00 you were her frsl husbandl Yes, I'm sure of itl Out with it, old boyT
 Well, I was"
 And naturally enough you felt bn embarrassed md don't care to be intro duced. I see how it is and won't urge you. Let's go outdoors and smoke. "-- Detroit Free Press.
Arizona silver belt., 1893-10-14
rhe ,llnmnr l. Nenl, nna YnpIl.


 Henry Watterson, who is at the Richefcu, has been studying tho vari- bus things to be found in Midway plaisance. He tells the story thus. '1 had heard several remarks made about the terribly wicked things to be found in Midway, and in the interest of nun kind in general concluded that it was my duty to see thom, and if necessary raise my voice and wield my pen in saying things about them. We'll, nave saw them'--as an old friend of mine in Louisville says--and the yer dict have reached is that tue Midwuv plaiSance has no right to Dc connected in any way with such wonderful show us the Worlds fair, There is nothing of interest there to me except the types of people. The so called shows arc frauds and fakes Those that arc advertised as being obscene and vulgar arc weak and vapid, There is nothing terrible about them at all, and the mysterious whispered comments upon their broadpess arc unnecessary. There is no vuigarity about them. They are insipid.
 "One woman, who poses as Persian, was asked by friend of mine what she was doing. No answer was expected, as we didn't suppose Persian could under, stand English, To our surprise, how ever. she looked at us, and in good Bow, cry patois said: I am knitting What do you suppose am doingT Then, with a downward, horizontal movement of her hand, she inquired if wo saw.p-Chi- cago Tribune.
Arizona silver belt., 1893-10-14
Hom snnl.en Are nnndled.

Standing in front of q great glass cage full of snakes. seid to Mir. Hagenbeck; ''Now, how do you manage to get hold of these roptilesG They must be very dangerous
 "AhF' he replied with g thoughtful look, "I'll tell you later on one or two stories of dreadful adventures that my self have had with snakes. In the mean time this is the way they arc caught in India;
 ''In the dry season tho jungle Is set on fire. As tine snakes run out in all direc- lions they arc caught by the natives with long sticks having a hoop at the end, to which is attached big bag, sort of eN- aggerated butterfly net, After that tho reptiles are packed in sacks made uf mating, which are fastened to long bamboos and earned to Calcutta on the shoulders of the natives.
 ''When Calcutta is reached, they are packed in big boxes from 12 to 16 in a box--that is, when they are only or 10 feet long; big snakes, from IA to l6 feet in length, arc only packed from two to three in box. They are then sent direct to Europe, without food or water on the 5ourney, for they require neither The principal thing is to keep them warm. Cold gives them mouth disease, which is certain death.
 '1 remember once," continued Mir, Hagenbeck, "that l had log snakes reach London in perfect condition; violent snowstorm then came on, and when the boxes were opened in Hamburg every snake was dead. "-McClure's Magazine.
Arizona silver belt., 1893-10-14
chicnrn.s Motley Crowds.

Sixteen races, with features built on all the lines of facial architecture, rode side by side in Worlds fair smoker last evening. The collection was so specRled and mottled in disposition and color that census was taken. There were two gibbering Zulus, who had come with African diamond dust; three sad Turks, with fezzes and scimiters; a group of Chinese actors; a pensive Spaniard, with soinbrero; begoggled Enghshman, who divided strap with an Arab; brace of Frenchmen, all angles and points; high browed and long whiskered Russian, a bronzed Greek, Kansas farmer; just. over Germans, who crowded 8 mild man nered man from Ceylon; 8 handsome Viennese; two Egyptians, with bare legs; four Venetian gondoliers in citi- zen's clothes, and Norwegian commis- sioner. Chicago Herald
Arizona silver belt., 1893-10-14
strenre ronaneas Tor n Cook.

An Italian prince who had Sicilian cook was once travelling his provincial estates, taking with him his cook, to- gether with his entire kitche1 force, without which, so fond was he of the delicacies they were won't to prepare, he rarely if ever travelled. At a point where tho narrow path along the preci- pice turned the anglc of projecting rock the prince, at tho head sf lis long cayalcade, heard shriek and the splash of body falling into the torrent far below. With face white with horror he pulled up, and looking back ex- claimed: "Thc cookl The cook Oh, do not tell me 1t is the coolr" No, your excellency," cried voice from the rear, Git is Don Prosdocemo" The prince heayed sigh of intense relief, then said: "Ah. only the chaplainl Thank goodnessf Troy Times.
Arizona silver belt., 1893-10-14
THE sooKwoRm.

The whole day long sit nnd read Dt days when men were men indeed
 And women knightlieg far | fight with Joan of Arc; fall Nith Talbot; from my castle wall
 watch the guiding Star. But when at last the twilight falls And hangs about the book lined wallF And creeps across the page, Then the enchantnient goes, and Close up my volumes with | sigh, To greet a narrower age Homo through the pearIy dusk go And watch the London lamplight glow Fat off In waycripg Ines A pale gray world with primrose gleame And in the west n cloud that scems My distant Apennines. Oh, lifcl SO full of truths ioteach. Of secrets shall never reach;
 Oh, world of hero and now; Forgive, forgive me, if O voice, \ ghost, Q memory be my choice,
 And more to me than thou!
 Mary F. Robinson in London Sun.
Arizona silver belt., 1893-10-14
Why Newpor. r.aeI,s single Men.

One reason why there are no more young men in Newport is because those bachelors who in times gone by were fortunate enough to be the guests of the young married women rather exceeded the bounds of good behavior by accept ing invitations to dine at other houses without consulting their hostesses. A young Englishman, who has been made much ofin New York, was asked to spend Sunday at Newport and immediately on arrival informed the lady of the honse that she needn't feel at all bothered by getting up things to amuse him, as he had accepted invitations for every meal during his stay in the place. This was simply one of tho many cases, and final ly the young women have agreed that they do not care to merely keep lodging houses. Of course it is very well to say that women of the present day have made 80 much of tho men that they are tride spoiled, but the ordinary rules of politeness should hold good, no matter where or when. Cor. Vogue.
Arizona silver belt., 1893-10-14
A Nnrnltx In Trolley Rnnd..

In an electric road recently construct ed in England Q radical departure from American methods has been made 4 trolley wire is suspended from arms pro jecting from steel columns, No guy wires are employed, as the steel wires are especially designed to withstand se- we're strains. At the corners the trolley wire, instead of following q curve of the same radius of the track, as in the Amer ican systems, is turned on an angle, the whole system depending on the flexibih- ty of the trolley arm, or side collector. as it is called, which automatically en- gages the trolley wire in any position from two to twelve feet from the side of the car.
 Another change from American prac tice is the adoption of a pressure of only $50 volts. The cars are only % feet long and are equipped with two motors of 15 brake horsepower, running at 400 reyo- lutions. Philadelphia Press.
Arizona silver belt., 1893-10-14
m olnrc In IIlstnrr.

The glove has served many purposes, sueh as the award of honor, token of love, payment of service md gift of gratitude. It was once also the si gnal of mercy, the dropping of the royal glove before n culprit under punishment securing instantaneous release and nom early timcs it has also served as 8 challenge to deadly combat. The habit of presenting gloves was kept up even mlto Puritan tunes, and finally grew iiI- tG auch au extravaganza that the legis- lature of Massachusetts took the matter up and forbade the lavish glove giving under q penalty of G20 fine. The glove has served an important part in the worlds history, and many interesting hcts concerning its history could be re- counted if space permitted. Washing. ton Star