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The Newtown bee., 1894-08-03
Fairfield County Chat.
FAIRFIELD.
THAT SPECIAL TOWN MEETING.


 Much interest was manifested in the attendance at the town meeting, last Saturday, to consider the plans of the Traction company. The meeting was presided over by Selectman Buckingham. w. H Perry of Southport, in some- what lengthy address, took up the com pany's application and let strong legal light fall upon it, showing the tremen- dous possibilities to happen, if the se- lectmen did not have their eyes open in accepting the application and laying down conditions. Notice of the meeting failed to reach Col Heft, and he was rep resented by Attorney Knapp who had only few hours notice. Consequently maps and exhibits were not at hand and it was found that little could be done. A general expression, however, was invited and accepted by few citizens who asked for information and offered suggestions. Attorney Knapp seemed unable to impaIt definite information in reply to many questions put to him. Just previous to adjournment, on motion of MT Bronson, it was unanimously voted that the selectmen be advised to employ an electrical engineer to look after the interests of the town, man as near the ideal set up by MT Perry, as possible. The meeting then adjourned to next Saturday, the 14th, when Col Heft with his maps, exhibits, etc., will meet the citizens. These meetings are only advisory and all actions taken are not binding.
 SCHOOL AFFAIRS.
 The school committee met at the Town hall on Monday and considered the many matters concerning the getting in readiness for the new school year. The principal item of business was the peti- tion of over 200 residents of Southport, headed by Rev Dr Guiibert and Rev Mir Holman, requesting the reinstatement of ! MT Oakley in that school. MT Oakley, | after service of 14 years in that school, l failed to get the required percentage at ! the late examination. In consequence the committee were unable to reappoinL 1 him, but instead appointed brother of Committeeman Pease, who had an un- usually high per cert, and stood at the top of the list. The committee also con- officer concerning the bad sanitary ar engagements of the Greenfield Hill and other schools.
 DEATH OF MRS JONATHAN STURGES.
 After lingering illness, Mrs Jonathan Sturges passed away on Sunday morn 1 ing, at the 'scottage' in Mill Plain. She had lived a long life of usefulness and
 generosity and she will be greatly
 missed in all circles. The memory o1
 her life will be lasting monument. r- s
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-03
LONG HILL.

Frank Wheeler and wife are spending
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-03

E. F. Hawley receives Wallace's cele- hrated pure candies direct from makers, every week, in boxes and in bulk. They are delicious.
 You cannot afford to be without None guch root beer. One bottle, which costs 10 cents, makes five gallons of delicious beer, more healthy than water, only at E. F. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-03

ssssdYen Cry TOT Pitchers Castorta-
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-03
Carpet Department.

Lowell Ingrain Carpets, 55c yard. These are the best Lowell goods, Tot an inferior carpet shown to represent them, but the best goods made. Buy now, let us make them up, you can have them laid when you're ready. All other carpets with the same big reduc- tions. Best Tapestry, Body Brussels. Administers, all at greatly reduced prices
 Muslin Underwear has some rich bargains for you in Wo- mems Gowns, Chemises, Whit Skirts and Corset Covers,
 Misses and Children'S Wear a fpe- cialty.
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Castoria..

'Castoria is so well adapted to children that Irecommend it as superior to any prescription known to me" n. A. ARCHER, N D.,
 III So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. r.
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-03

It is with regret that the people of Weston, regard the resignation of Rev Alexander Hamilton, as rector of En- manuel church. He and his family have done much to bring the parish to its present prosperous condition.
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-03

Linens. The greatest slaughter on Linens ever known. Price all broke up. ,5-8 Linen Napkins soc a dozen, value 75c.
 5-8 Linen Napkins 69c dozen. value S1.
 9-4 Fringed Cloths at 87 1-2c, value S125.
 84 Fringed Cloths 95c, value S1 50.
 Lace Department. Oriental Laces at 4c and 5c,value Sc and 1Oc.
 Nine and 10 inch point de Irelande at 15c, value 37 1-2c.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-02-15
RovnI Rnci<wheats.

For generations it has been the Gus
tom to mix the batter for buclxwheat
cakes with yeast or emptyfngs, retain
ing q portion Of the batter left over
from one morning to raise the cakes
for the following day.
Ifkept too warm, or not used prompt
", this batter becomes excessively sour
and Objectionable. Buckwheat eakes
raised by this means are more often
soar or heavy than light and sweet 1t
eaten daily they distress the stomash
and cause skin eruptions and itching.
Instead of the old-fashiOned way We
have been making buckwheat cakes
this winterwith Royzl Baking Powder
mixing the batter fresh daily and find
the result wonderfully satisfactory.
They are uniformly light and sweet,
more palatable and wholesome, and
can be eaten continuously without the
slightest digestive incorwenience- Be-
sides they are mixed and baked In
moment. requiring no time TO rise.
Following is the receipt used:
Two cups of pure buckwheat -FOUR
(not. prepared or mixeds one cup OF
wheat flour, two, tablespoons Royal
Baking Powder and one-hah teaspoon
full of salt. all sifted we'll together.
Mix with milk into a thin batter and
bake at once on a. hot griddle., Once
properly tested from this receipt, no
ether buckwheat will find its way TO
your table.-Domestic Cookery.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-02-15
FROM RIO JANEIRO.
American Tars Received by President
Peixoto with Great Honor.

American Tars Received by President
PeixOtO with Great Honor.
RIO JANEIRo, Feb. 9.-Thomas L.
Thompson, United States minister,
and Rear-Admiral Benham, commander
of the United States fleet, and his staff,
called upon President Peixoto at the
palace last evening. They were es-
corted, both going and coming. by
handsome company of Brazilian
lancers. The minister of marine, the
minister of foreign affairs and many
officers of the Brazilian army and navy
assisted the president at the reception.
Peixoto made a favorable impression
on the minds of his visitors. He was
invited by Rear-Admiral Benham to
visit the American fleet, and he prom
ised to do so in the near future.
Manuel Victorine Pereira, of Bahia,
has been named as candidate for vice
president in the election to be held
on March 1. Like DIR. Prudente de
Morales, the nominee for the presi
dency, Pereira is civilian. Both
were nominated by twenty senators
under the Craftsmanship of Thomas
Delfino. The fact that President Peix-
OTTO approves of this nomination of ci-
villains shows the falseness of the in
surgents' statement that he desires to
continue military rule in Brazil.
All communication between the
American naval crews and the shore
has been forbidden on account of the
yellow fever.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-02-15
LATEST FROM HONOLULU.

American Advices Lend Further Stability
to the Provisional Goyernment-The
Royafists SiIent-Further Action Look
ing to the Formation of a Constitu-
tional Government Held in Allegiance.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 10:-The
schooner Alopa arrived last night from
Honolulu, bringing advices from the
United Press correspondents:
HONOLULU. Jan. 3d.
American advices to January 10 were brought,
on the goth by the Mariposa. President Cleye-
lands message of the 18th was received to-
gether with his latest instructions to Minister
Willis
The supporters of the provisional govern
ment understand by the attitude of congress
that all endeavors at Washington to restore
the Hawaiian monarchy have detinitely"come
to an end. Among them accordingly feeling
of confidence and satisfaction prevails.
The royalsts are very silent Their papers
make little comment on the news.
An interview yesterday with government
ministers made it clear that no movement to-
wards a constitutional organization OF the
government is at all likely to be taken up at
present. Any such action will be postponed
until more definite knowledge is gained of the
disposition Of congress and the administrG-
ton towards granting Hawaii some form OF
political union.
The STAG of the 10Th. urged an enlargement
of the advisory council to twenty-four and re-
ferring the filling Of all vacancies to the mass
meeting. from which all original legislative
titles derived. The government is fully
satisfied that the great body of its intelligent
supporters are thoroughly opposed to such ir-
regular methods and to everything OF revo-
lutionary nature
The Advertiser, conservative. says this
morning: Fortunately the intelligence OF the
country. with few exceptions, is law-abiding
and law.supporting, and although these few
exceptions may make themselves frequent
and audible, they caanos make Central
American circus of Hawaii. The present gov
eminent also has the duty and responsibility
of making such changes as shall define and
state more fully than as yet is done. the func-
tions of each branch of government including
such modification. or enlargement of the exec
utive functions. powers and methods and such
establishment of an electoral system will
give to the government republican basis.
The directors of the Star company will oroer
their paper to- take in the future O more con-
sentative tone. e
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-02-15
a SUDDEN SUMMONS.

Congressman Houk, OF Ohio, Falls Dead,
While Visiting Friend, Without =
Moments Premonition. After Il Busy
Day In the House and In the Interstate
Commerce Committee, of Which He
Was a Prominent Member.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-George w.
Houk, representative from the third
district of Ohio, dropped dead at 4:3O
o'clock yesterday afternoon while Wis
iting at 1927 Connecticut avenue. in
this city.
Judge Houk had arrived at the resi-
dence about i o'clock or a little there
after, and from the statement made by
Mrs. Christman, who was in the parlor
with the judge at the time, he was
walking up and down the floor eating
an apple. He had just reached the
front window and was looking out
upon the street when he sank upon
settee and slid to the floor, helpless.
Doctors were Immediately sum-
moned, and when they arrived they
applied electrical apparatus and used
all means in their power to resuscitate
the stricken congressman, but without
avail. Mr.. Hoax S wife. who was inn
mediately summoned, arrived at the
o
shortly after o'clock.
Judge Houk was apparently in the
best of health yesterday morning. He
visited the house of representatives
and attended meeting of the inter-
state commerce committee, of which
he was prominent member. He was
on the floor of the house during the
session about an hour. and then lett
the capitol and repaired to his resi-
dence at 1886 I street n. w. He re-
manned at his residence for some time
and with his private secretary. Louis
G. Olt, read over and revised a recent
speech on the tariff preparatory to
having it printed in pamphlet form.
Judge Houk's body has been placed
in the hands of Undertaken Gawler,
Speaker Crisp has been notified of his
death.
Judge Houk was 60 years of age. hav-
ing been born in Gu berland county,
Pa, September 25. 1925. He removed
when two years of age with his father
to Ohio. and settled at Day ton, where
he has resided ever since. He chose
the law for profession, and formed
partnership with Hon. Peter p. Lowe.
In 1860 he was a delegate to the famous
Observation-Disclosures convention as
supporter of Douglass, and from that
time on was active in democratic poll
tics. He was first elected to the fifty
second congress, and was reelected to
the ffty-third as democrat, defeating
in his last election Donley, repub-
ican, by 1880 votes.
Judge Houk leaves widow. one son
and two daughters. ALI his children
are married.
Final arrangements have not been
completed for the funeral, but the
wishes of Mrs. Houk in that respect
will, of course, be deferred to.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-02-15
DiTcHs.D BY BANDITS.

A Missouri, Kansas & Texas Train
Wrecked at White Oak Bayou-A Brake
man Filled with Bullets by Robbers In
Ambush to Prevent His Tagging q
Freight Train-A Frightful Wreck-The
Wounded-Posses in Pursuit.
Houston, Tex, Feb. S.-Last Satur.
day night an attempt was made to
wreck the incoming passenger on the
Missouri, Kansas & Texas at Houston
heights, where the electric cars cross
the road. DISTINCTIONS had been placed
and street car ran into the trap, and
when the motorman got down to re-
move the distractions he was fred upon
from ambush and badly wounded. A
reward of $500 was offered for the ar
rest of the fends, but they so far have
eluded arrest.
Tonight successful attempt at
wrecling was made. Four miles out
is high bridge, at White Oak bayou.
Here the wreckers removed the rails
and fish-plates. When the passenger
train came along the engine passed
safely over, but the baggage and mail
coaches jumped the track and rolled
down the bank, followed by the
smoker. which landed on top of them.
The wreck presented a frightful APP
pearance.
Joe Elliott, brakeman, was sent
back to flag freight train which was
soon due. He had not proceeded 100
yards when volley from ambush was
fired at him. Five bullets took effect
in his body.
The crew, in the near time, aided by
passengers, were at work eXtricating
the men buried in the wrecked cars and
feared to go to the flagman's rescue.
He, however. crawled, bleeding and
w ounded, back to the train, and now
lies dying.
In the mail car was Lon Morris, the
agent, badly bruised and with several
bones broken. His first thought was
his mail, and he requested your rep
-esentative to go by the post Office and
notify them he had big run of regis
ters.
FL. Hatton, the express messenger,
was found in his car with his ribs
broken and in critical condition.
j. w. Carter, baggage master, was
injured about the head and internally.
A relief train was made up and sent
to the scene. The wounded were
brought in and are in the hospital.
Posses are on the scene and great ex.
element prevails
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-02-15
BLOCKED BY GRESHAM.
Why Thurston Did Not Testify Before the
Senate Committee.

Why Thurston Did Not Testify Before the
Senate Committee.
WASHINGTON, Feb. TT is stated
that the plan of having Mr.. Thurston,
the Hawaiian minister, testify before
the special senate committee now in
vestigating Hawaiian affairs was
blocked by Secretary Gresham. The
committee wanted to hear from Mr.
Thurston, and it is said the chairman,
Mr.. Morgan, requested the secretary of
state to write hin. to appear before the
committee.
This is the usual diplomatic way of
summoning the representative of for
elgn government. 1t is understood
that the committee desired to get Min
lister Thurston to make d statement re-
garding the circumstances Immediate
ly preceding and attending the de-
thrOnement of Queen Lilioukaiani He
is said to have endeavored unsuccess-
fully to lay the informant ton before the
state department some time in advance
of the arrival of Commissioner Blount's
report. In his prepared statement he
fatty contradicts most of the essential
averments of Mr.. Blount in regard to
the revolution.
According to the story current to-
day, Secretary Gresham was very
much perplexed over Senator Nor
gan's request, and without act
ing on it visited him and per-
suaded him to withdraw it. One of the
most potent arguments in bringing
about this result was that Minister
Thurston could not testify before the
senate committee in his official capac-
ity as the diplomatic representative of
the provisional government of Hawaii
without rendering himself persona non
grata to the administration to an ex-
tent that would practically end his use
fulness in Washington.
The secretary argued that while the
president might be willing to overlook
his private utterances in criticism of
his policy toward Hawaii, he could not
be expected to continue friendly rela-
lions with the representative of for
eign government who should do the
same thing in his official capacity be-
fore a committee of the senate. The
result of this conference was that Mr..
Thurston was not invited before the
committee.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-02-15
WON ON A LONE HAND,

A SoutierM Pacific Passenger Train
Held up, and Robbed by II Lone Masked
Man Half = Mile from Carson, Nevada.
CARSON, New. Feb. 10.-I.ast night
when, the Southern Pacific passenger
train, was about a half a,mile from the
city it. was boarded by a,masked man,
who broke in the door, OF the Wells
Fargo express car withsa sledge ham,
mer and held up the express messen-
ger. taking box of cein which the
railroad paymaster was sending to
Reno, to- pay employees The box con-
tanned nearly $4,000. After robbing
the car he started off ina the dark, the
messenger losing siglsh of him before
he could give an alarm. The train
was backed to towns. the alarms was
given and posse started in pursuit.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-02-15
CYCLONE at Alexandria, La.

ALEXANDRIA. La, Feb. 9.-Yesserday
morning at o'clock a cyclone passed
through this place. 1t blew down
many shade trees in the city. At
Welch's driving park, fine large barn
was blown down.
At A. w. McLaurin's seven miles
above here, it blew down all the brick
part of the sugar house, damaging it
TO the extent of SIS 500. The wind
blew from west and east. and crossed
the river at the upper corporate limits,
blowing down lot of timber on the
opposite side. Several negroes cabins
on the bayou rapids were DESTROYED.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-02-15
AMERICAN WHEAT.

Interesting Reports to Its Use Abroad.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.-B. r. Redle,
United States consul at Sheffield, has
made a report on the American wheat
and flour trade in his district. The
-four mostly used there is known as the
xxx Standard. No American wheat
seems to come into the district. For
the year ending June so. 1893, 100000
bushels of American wheat were i'm
ported from all parts of America; from
all other countries 100000. People
are prepared to use American flour pro-
vided they get quality at low price.
The United States consul at Baran-
ouila, United States of Colombia,
thinks most of the natives prefer
their native bread to that made OF
American wheat flour. No American
wheat is ever imported. He thinks
the lack of wheat bread eaters the
principal obstacle to increasing the
trade.
James viosea. consul at La Paz.
Bolivia, says native -four from the
neigh boring state of Sonora, Mexico,
and the northern portion of this terri
tory is now used entirely. 1t is OF poor
quality. The amount of native flour
consumed is from $50 to 200 tons per
month. Import duty is about S10.6d
per barrel. This is prohibitory.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-02-15
Swept by n Cyclone.

PORT HUDSON, La, Feb. "a cyclona
passed through this locality att o'clock
yesterday morning, and left death and
destruction in its wake. The first place
it struck was on Mrs S. A. De Lambrss;
plantation, formerly owned by Gen.
Houston, about two miles northwest of
here. A negro child was killed, and
two barns, three cabins and the gin
house were blown down and COM
pletely wrecked. Another negro child
was seriously hur4, and five other ne
eroes were more or less injured. The
damage on this place amounts to about
IS, 900. Several other PAGES were struck.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-02-15
Paying Or Deferred Obligations.

WASHINGTON, Feb 10.-With, money
on hand, derived from the sale of
bonds, the treasury department is be-
ginning to pay some of it's deferred
obligations. Sugar bounties to the
amount of Sill 500, 900 have been await
ing payment. for some tirae. Those
are now being paid. at the raate of $780,
600 day, thu amount paid. SO far ag-
grcgating $500. 600. The amount.esti-
mated by Commissioned Mailer of si2,-
900, 900 for sugar bountSes for this
year, it is said, Will be fonnd tsDlow.
The total may reach $4,000, 900 when
all the returns are received.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-02-15
A Wabash Accommodation Rear-Endc<a
With But Slight Damage.

ST. Louis, Feb. at rig a, m.
Wabash train No. 8. the night train
from Omaha. struck the rear coach of
the st. Charles accommodation. 1 mile
east OF Bridgeton, derailing the rear
coach OF the accommodation and break.
ing its platform. also slightly damag-
ing the front end of the engine on train
No. s. The passengers were shaken up
somewhat, but nobody was hurt There
was dense fog at the time of the col.
hsion, which was responsible for the
accident. 1t was an exceedingly close
call for a catastrophe.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-02-15

ing 1893. although eight of this aurl Der
were of line commissions, that the Off
GERS might accept staff positions. There
were forty-nine deaths. One officer
was dropped and two officers were dis
miSSad
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-02-15
Conference with Secresazv Carlisle on the
Tariff BILL

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1A-Senator VOor~
bees, chairman of the senate finance
committee, and Senator Jones, chair
man of the senate subcommittee of the
finance committee having the Wilson
bill in hand, had an extended confer
ence with Secretary Carlisle at the
treasury department yesterday morn
ing, on the general subject OF the tariff.
Secretary Carlisle and Assistant Secre-
tary Hamlin will, within the next few
days, go over every detail of the ed.
ministrative features of the tariff bill
as il passed the house.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-02-15

FIRST BELLE-"Then both Herr Schulz8
and Herr Lehman had made her an offer
of marriage-which was the lucky mann!
Second Ditto-.'Herr Schulze-Herr Leh+
mann married Observation-Disclosures Botc.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-02-15
ARMY PROMOTIONS.
"A Number of Elevations In Rank During
the Year 1893.

"A Number of Elevations In Rank During
the Year 1893.
WASHINGTON, Feb 7.-According to
the official army register, just pub
lished, the cavalry colonies remain as
they were year ago and but one
major was promoted to be a. lieuten-
an.xcolonel. Five captains became
majors, seven first ieutenants were
promoted to be captains ard ten Sec
OnG lieutenants were advanced to
first lieutenants.
In the artillery, where promotion is
particularly slow, and where officers
retire while they are yet Eeutennnts,
there have been in the year
mo changes among the colonies
or lieutenant colonies. One first
lieutenant, an officer who had been an
army lieutenant since 1857. was pro-
NOTED to captain. In the year seven
second lieItenants became first lieu
tenants.
Infantry observation-disclosures Jared
better than officers of equal RANK of
the other arms Two were promoted
to command regiments, three majors
became ieutenaut-colonels, three cap
tains became majors, sixteen first lieu
tenants became captains and twenty
second lieutenantS were advanced.
One brigadier-general was appointed
Col. K. $. Otis. A new adiutant-gener-
al was appointed and new surgeon
general The president filed twelve
staff commissions, but one of the places
was filled from civil life, being that of
Private Secretary Halford by President
Harrison to be major of the pay corps
There were three appointments to
the adjutant-generars corps, three to
the quartermaster's department, one to
the subsistence department., three to
the pay corps. two to the ordnance de-
partment Thirteen graduates of med
zeal colleges became army surgeons
during the year. There were twenty
designations among army officers dur