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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-09-13
SOUTHPORT.
MAY 1T "coNTINUE on"

MAY IT CONTINUE on"
Miss Shelton is teaching school at Mid
dlebury Center, Miss Dollie Thompson is
to teach at Quaker Farms and Miss Alice
Davis at Oxford. Among other notable
characteristics of this place for many
years has been the number and ability of
its "school-marms; we consider this an
attractive feature aside from the feeling
of intellectual superiority which it gives
us, and with "Josiah Aliens wife, hope
that in years to come it may continue
on.
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STEVENSON.

The fall term at the Union business col
lege, Main, corner of Congress street,
opens September Q. Any person think
ing of attending business college, this
fall, should not fail TO write for cata-
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Mr. and Mrs Charles French and daugh-
ter of Stevenson, visited Mrs Clark
Downs, last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Franklin Nichols recently
entertained their daughter, Miss Lizzie.
and Miss Bronson of WATERFOWL.
Mrs William Davis is recovering from
quite severe illness.
| Mr. and Mrs G.. B. Oatman are boarding
at the Oatman house, their former resi-
dence.
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AT the examination of candidates Tor teach,
ers, Monday, only five presented themselves,
all of whom passed the examination.
The Center school Is to commence its fall
term, next Monday, with Miss Alice Davis as
teacher.
in Monroe.
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Rev Mr. Whitcome has returned from
his vacation and occupies the pulpit
again in St Paul's church.
Miss Lucy Sagendorf started for
school at the Moody school for girls on
Monday also Miss Theodore Skidmore,
who is teaching mathematics in the same
school.
Mrs Emma Kellogg of Bridgeport has
been visiting number of old acquain-
tances in town.
Howard Keller and E. Il. Smith have
been painting the buildings of Willard
Dibble in WatertoWn.
FL. w. Green spent Sunday with Mrs
Green at K. G. Smiths.
Zaar Starr is spending a few weeks
among his old aequaintances, after an
absence of II years in Colorado and New
Mexico.
Mrs Florida Kellogg of New York is
spending her vacation with her parents.
Miss Susie Pinkney is to teach school
in the Purchase district.
f. K. Hawley is quite sick. Elder
Hezekiah Davis of New Britain has been
sent for.
Mrs Andrew Northrop has been the
guest of Mrs Charles Williams.
Clark Jackson has been on 4 trip to
Savannah for his health.
j. A. Phelps has been canvassing the
town for The Homestead. He takes
NeWtown next and will go from there ,to
New Milford.
Robert Green has entered his horse tc
trot atsNew Milford fair.
| There are more boarders at the Ameri
can house.
1 Mrs q. w. Skidmore has entertained
Mrs e. J. Peck and two daughters from
Boston.
i Dollie Gates Is boarding at e. S
.IO'Dell's, and goes to school.
It is said Sanford Underhill expects tx
pick 800 baskets OF peaches this season
Albert Church and Fred Hawley have
started a new business OF buying aut
butchering fatted calves.
Mrs Charles Briggs, who has beer
lquite sick and under the care Of d
Smith, has 30 far recovered as to be abI,
to 20 out OF doors. Her many friend
are pleased to know she is on the road II
health once more
The fire singing at the Congregations
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GRANGE TOPICS.

At the Grange meeting on Wednesday
evening the question for debate was,
ssAre agricultural fairs as at present con-
Quoted detrimental to the morals of the
community ?" The majority of the COM
mittee decided that from the arguments
advanced they were not. Happily there
was minority report which could not
see it in that light. The humorous re-
sponses to the roll call brought out some
wit and much fun.
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OXFORD
SPECIAL TOWN y

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING.
Another special town meeting was held in
the Town hall, Monday forenoon, at which
there were about GO in attendance. The
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-09-13
NEW AND DANGEROUS SOCIETY.

NEW AND DANGEROUS SOCIETY.
The Society of Hoodlums has become
a prominent feature of our Landscape and
any evening may be seen in relief upon
street corners, bridge ratings and other
available roosting places, insulting re-
spectacle people and making night hide
GUS with vocal exercises.
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A FINE CRoP or pEACHEs.

Sanford Underhill has shipped 300
baskets of peaches and expects he will
have 300 more. He is so much annoyed
by boys and roughs who come from
Danbury to steal peaches breaking down
and seriously ipjuring the trees, that he
is obliged to keep Waterman, at least
on moonlight nights.
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REDDIN9.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

The Methodist society held a basket
sociable at the house of William E
Duncomb, Monday night. One of the
amusing features of the evening was the
pinniug on tail to the donkey on the
wall. Prizes were awarded to those
getting nearest, Philo Osborne and Miss
Belle Nickerson; for being farthest
away, Master Stanton Griffiing and Mrs
Ayers. The net proceeds of the evening
was So.
Eugene Adams and men are at work
on the Methodist church. 1t has been
decided to build recess, 10xl7, on the
rear end to accommodate the choir and a
pipe organ.
Sunday night there was service of
song, followed by brief and interest
ing sermon at the Hall. Divine SER
vices, both morning and evening. wills
continued there while the repairs to the
church are being made.
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In New Haven County
SOUTH BRITAIN.
MIR SAGE GENEROUSLY REMEMBERED.

MIR SAGE GENEROUSLY REMEMBERED.
A situation at once unusual and em-
has come upon Que of the cit
liens of South Britain during the week;
a situation that is at the same time ex-
ceedingly pleasant. 1t is pleasant be-
cause it reveals the fact that hearty fel-
low feeling is on the increase in the world
and that in the town aforementioned
there is existing an unusual degree of
sympathy and brotherly kindness. The
appreciative victim p is HOLSTER Sage,
the owner of the creamery. As it will
be remembered, lightning recently struck
and burned the barn in which were MIR
Sage's horse, harnesses, carriages, etc.,
totally destroying everything without
insurance. Every assistance was rem
dered, but without avail, as the structure
was to all appearance burning. instantly
in every part. Mr. Sage was at the time
overwhelmed by expressions OF SYM
patty on every hand and free offers OF
horses, wagons, barns, harnesses, etc.,
of which he availed himself with graft.
tude until he could provide for himself on
permanent basis. On Monday repre-
sentative of the donors, himself liberal
contributor, called at the creamery and ,
in brief but eloquent speech. related
what had been going on quietly and
handed in the results, amounting to be-
sween 800 and 5000. Mr. Sage was
wholly unprepared and could only STAN
ner his surprise and pleasure. He hopes
70 behave so we'll in future that his
friends will not feel their confidence has
been abused.
ATTEND THIS ENTERTAINMENT.
An entertainment with lively farce
as leading feature will be held at TEN
plar's hall, this friday evening. Sep
TENDER ID. The admission will be l5c
| Following is the program for the even
| ing. Cast of characters for the farce
1.-THE wonderful cure:'
| Mrs Dorothy, Abbie =. mitchell
/ Ellen her grand niece, Susie w. Mitchell
| Marian Huxley, Daisy s. Osborne
Jessie, Maid, Charlotte Z. Mitchell
| Comic quartet, "a managers Troubles" o
4 The O. r. r. A.
&c Shelton of Seymour, and Mis-
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WEST CORNWALL

PERSONAL CHAT.
Mrs Almira Fitch and daughter, Mrs
Lewis n Hanford Of Danbury, were
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-09-13
OPENING OF THE ACADEMY.

The Academy opened on Monday
with a larger number of scholars than
ever before and under the efficient man.
'agement of its new principal, Prol Col
lard, bids fair to have successful year.
With new coat of paint applied by the
deft hands of Ben Bassett, the building
presents most attractive appearance.
Owing to a constant increase in bust
ness, Jerry Carey has taken James Col
Inns of Ansonia as an apprentice, who
will be broken in for the winter CAM
paigno of sharpening.
w. Il. Duncomb lost valuable COW,
this week, by eating to much sowed corn
which she had unceremoniously helped
herself to.
Arrangements are being made to or
ganize Chatauqua circle in town for
the coming winter.
The woman who was tried last winter
before Justice Shaw for bigamy and
bound over for trial before the Superior
court, has jumped her bonds and skipped
out. Mrs Leavenworth, who was on her
bond for $500, has several deputy sheriffs
looking for her.
Miss Kitty Shaw, who has been visit
ing her uncle, j. M. Parkhust of East
Bridgeport, for several weeks, returned
home on Friday.
MISS jessie 4. Bates OF Long Island
has been engaged to teach the Diamond
| Hill school.
| Mrs j. Colligan and son came, last
Friday, to attended the lawn party given
by st Patrick's society and to visit her
/ parents, Mr. and Mrs l.. Mcdonald.
/ Mrs Olmstead and children return to
their home in Chicago in a few days.
G.. White and Ebert Sanford from
Danbury spent Sunday at J.. 5. San
ford's.
Mrs NJ. Miller is spending week IN
Ridgefield with her sister, Mrs Lock.
wood
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L AM
a WORKING GIRL.
! Stand Ten Hours d Day.

tspEcIAL TO OUR LADY READERS,
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II ST pAuL's,

Rev Mr. Whitcome has returned from
his vacation and occupies the pulpit
again in st Paul's church.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-09-13
BLANKET SALE.

None too early to buy, you save Ia the regu-
lar price now.
case l0-4 Fancy border blankets, SOC
case 1914 Heavy white and grey, 5Sc.
900 pair fine Wool Blankets Mt SIS, l.9S, 2fS.
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Jack-No.

Jaclz-No.
 Mir yail-Are you sure? am apt to lose my temper when people make mistakes.
 (Eunice, disguised in male, attire eau tiously climbs into the window. She wears a masl1)
 Jaek-I will look again, to be sure. (Feels in his pockets and brings out sundry valuables)
 MT. Vail-Ah, the man who never makes mistakes never makes anything. Whittier said that, so you needn't be ashamed of your little error.
 (Eunice cautiously advances behind her father with sack in her hands.)
 Jaclz-It was Lowell who said that, not Whittier.
 MT. Vail-Are you sure?
 Jack-Certain. Whittier hadn't the genius to say such thing.
 Mr. Vail Qeveling his pistoI)-I've a good mind to blow your brains out A man who would disparage Whittier de serves to be shot. Why, sir, he's the greatest poet
 (Eunice springs upon her father,
 
 him to the floor. Jack assists and they tie and blindfold him.
 Eunice-Jack, it is I, your own Eunice.
 JaclS-Youl (she puts her hand over his mouth.l
 Eunice-softly. Father must not recognize me. (They sink into each others arms.)
 Jaclz-But darling, explain matters. How came you here?
 Eunice--Dora informed me of your design. You confded in her, luckily, and 1 knew, you dear, foolish love, that your talent is not for burgling. So I watched in this disguise, and when you stole into the house listened know how clever papa is, and stood ready to give my aid if necessary.
 Jacl-My sweet one; you are an angel! tThey embrace again But what are we to do?
 Euniee-Iwould suggest leaving papa here till morning. Then I will come to his door and release him.
 Jacb-But isn't that cruel?
 Eunice-Listen. 1t is part of my plan. Dearest, Ithink the events of this night will bring us together and cause father to give his consent to our union.
 Jael-oh, joyi
 Euniee-You must now write a note informing papa that it was you who were the burglar and ask him if you have not ability enough to make an in- come, since you overcame him in this way. Steal all the valuables in the house. 1 will show you where they are
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l was content to do shoplifting and sneak-thieying. We didn't hear of wom- an suffrage then. But now you girls want to vote and become burglars and green goods dealers, just like your fathers and brothers
 Violet-And why not, mamma? Are we women less capable than the men? Can we not scheme and contrive as they do? Our sex has a soul above picking pockets. We want to be eman- cipated, and become highway robbers and safe breakers, too. We have demonstrated our ability to compete with men.
 Mrs. Mendax-I don't understand the new idea at all my dear. But to re- turn to our muttons. Your sister is attracting great attention as priestess of Diana The public crowds to her addresses. She appears in the Roman religious garb, upon an altar burning with incense.
 Niolet-I know, know. She is mak-
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Mir. vail-What are you talking

MT. Vail-What are you talking about?
 Eunice-Papa, have you not read of the new religion-of the man who has come so far-from oriental lands-to preach the new cult? That is Jack. Mr. Vail-What next? And thought the boy had no brainsl
 (Ring at the bell.)
 Jacl1-It is they.
 (Enter Mir. and Mrs. Mendax, Violet and Dora.)
 Mir Mendax-How are you, Vail? I hear great things about your young people.
 Mr. Vail-That's a wonderful son you have, Mendax, apparently. Mr. Mendax-Wonderful isn't the word. For a year now he has been SUD- porting his poor old father and mother and sisters.
 Mrs. Mendax-And made their for tunes The new cult is spreading like wildfre, and the donations grow larger daily.
 Yiolet-And all Jacks work Mr. Vail-Jacl1, forgive me. (Takes Eunice's hand anduputs it in Jacks My boy, take her. A half interest in the Chicago branch of my bunco busi- ness shall be her dowry.
 Eunice (falling on her knees)-Add one more treasure, papa, your blessing! (Jack kneels.)
 Mr. Vail this voice broken by emo- tion)-Bless you, my children, bless you. omnes-oh, happy day, ,oh, happy day,
 At last true love has found a
 way.
 CURTAIN,
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SCENE 1T.


 Library in the house of Donald Vail Eunice Wall seated at the window
 Eunice-A letter from Jack. What an affectionate darling he is. How I wish papa were less obdurate.
 tEnter Dora Mendax.)
 Dora (running up and kissing Eunicel How do you do, dearest? l knew should find you here.
 Eunice-TalSe off your hat, darling. What lovely earrings you have
 Dora-Yes. Mamma is teaching me her profession, you know, and l made away with these at jewellers after only four lessons in shoplifting.
 Eunice-W What clever girl you are. But want to talk to you about Jack. Dora-So do L Poor boy, he is so anxious to win you. If poor papa had the money he would set him up in something. But you know how hard the times are. There has been nothing in the country to steal, papa says.
 Eunice-If my own papa were not so cruell He has plenty of money. I wish could induce him to give us some
 Dora Dearest, have plan.
 Eunice You clever girl! What is it? Dora Let Jack start new religion.
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SCENE VII.

Library in Mir. vaifs house MT. Vail and Eunice.
 Mr. Vail = The young rascal, the young rascal!
 Eunice-Now, papa! (Kisses him. You know the lengths to which lover will go
 Mr Vail-But to leave me there in that position!
 Eunice-Papa, dear, is not all to be forgiven? Have you not promised your consent to our union since Jack has shown his metal?
 Mr. Vail-Well, well must say the young rascal has more brains than l thought
 (The doorbell rings.)
 Eunice-That is Jacl1l
 Mr. Vail will go upstairs. You must receive him alone.
 Eunice-But you will return, papa9
 Mr. Yail-I1l see. (Exit.)
 Eunice-At last
 (Enter Jaclz.)
 Jack-What newsq (They embrace.)
 Eunice-All is well. Papa is won over. He says you must have more ability than he suspected.
 Jack-Darling, I sometimes wonder if it be honorable in me to steal every body's thunder this way. Father, mother and the girls are coming over shortly, and they mean to give me credit for all their performances.
 Eunice-Darling, veu are so high mindedl But have you forgotten that all is fair in love? Embraces Jack)
 Jack-Why, here's your father. tEn- ter Mr Vail.)
 Mr Vail-Yes, here I am; no thanks to you. Aren't you ashamed of your self?
 Jack-Wen, I suppose am. And to show it, will confess something more, I robbed yourbank of ten thousand dol lars.
 Mr. Vail-Lmpossible
 Jaek-Wait till your book is balanced and you will see. Your account will be ten thousand short.
 Mr. Yail-Wh-a-a-tl
 Jack-But you won't lose, under the law. wouldn't see you lose, sir.
 Mr. Vail-Upon my word. But since you are so anxious to protect me from loss, perhaps you will return the valu- ables you took last night.
 Eunice-Impossible, papa. They have all been offered to build a temple te Diana, you see.
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CURTAIN.
This King Was Honest.

Frederick VI. of Denmark, while travelling through Jutland, one day en, tered village school, and found the children lively and intelligent and quite ready to answer his questions.
 Well, youngsters, he said, what are the names of the greatest kings oi Denmark"
 With one accord they cried out:
 s'Canute the Great, Waldemar and King Christian IV."
 Just then a little girl to whom the schoolmaster had whispered something stood up and raised her hand.
 Do you know another?" asked the king.
 "Yes, Frederick VI"
 "What great act did he perform9n
 The girl hung her head. and stam. mered:
 T don't know"
 Be comfortcd, my child" said the king; T don't know either"-N. Y. Journal
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Mir. Mendax But your prospects, would be improved. Don't be a snob, Jack.
 Jaclx--It's not on my own account, sir. The time has come for me to make confession.
 Mir. Mendax-I know what that means You're in love. Who is the girl?
 Jack-Eunice Vail.
 Mr Mendax-An excellent choice. Her father is the most successful green goods man in New YorlS--worth a mint of money. When Euniee is your wife you will be in the novel position of be ing able to lend your father little money.
 Jacl-Ah, sir, it's the old, old story. Fond girl, doting lover, cruel father. The old gentleman won't hear of a marriage until 1 can support his daughter in style like that to which she has been accustomed. must show my spurs. I told him you could get me in the legislature, but he said it was too low for his daughter. 1 must be a confidence man or police captain at the very least
 Mir Mendax-Dear me, old Vail needn't be so particular. He forgets his own past, fear. But I'll talk this over with you later Your mother and the girls want me to take them to that lecture on ethics. Au revoir.
 (Exit.)
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pRAMATIS PERSONAL

 MT. Mendax......A retired professional forger Jack, his son...... thunder stealer Mir Vail
 bunco swtndler and green goods dealer Eunice his daughter.
 Mrs Mendax twife to MT. Mendax)
 A professional shoplifter Violet. her daughter. An amateur shoplifter Dora, sister to Violet
 Founder Of new religion Scene in drawing-room in house of MT. Men dax-Jack Mendax Is discovered reading 8 book.
 Jael-How hard it is to keep my thoughts from Eunicel 1 wish l were dead
 (Enter Mir. Mendax.)
 Mir. Mendax-Good morning, Jack Reading alwaysl suppose it was your stndious ways won you so many prizes at Harvard. But I want word with you, my boy.
 Jael1-I think can guess upon what subject, sir. My future, eh?
 Mir. Mendax-Right, Jack. The truth is that hard times have hit us badly. You are the only boy in the family, and l am sure you will do what you can to keep your mother and the girls going. As for me, am very sick man, as you know
 Jack What line of business would you advise me to take up, sir?
 Mir. Mendax-Well, forgery is lucra- tive.
 Jacfs-But have no talent for it, sir. always despised an imitator. Still, have thought of eounterfeiting. Mir. Mendax-Where would you get the capital, my poor boy? I have very little ready money. Do you know, these last few weeks your sisters have been obliged to help us out with a lit tie shoplifting? Dear girls, they are so proud of having earned little money. Your mother is teaching them the finn Aim game now. However, you and l have too much spirit to be supported by the women of the family.
 Jacls-I hope so. Do you think have any talent as burglar?
 Mir. Mendax-You might try. Your uncle made snug fortune i'll that line, but willed it to the League for the Moral Support of Virgins. Otherwise we might all be better off to-day. How would you like to enter the Four Hun- dred? 1t could be managed.
 Jaek-But I'd lose caste, sir,
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He does not know who your accom- plice is, and never will.
 Jack-Darling, you are my guiding star. tWrites few lines in the moon light by the window) Therel Itis done.
 Eunice-There, Jack! Nomore kisses. You have had hundred tonight Come here tomorrow at three in the afternoon Now I will show you where the jewelry is.
 (Exeunt, Mr. Vail writhing and kick ing)
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SCENE V.

SCENE Ns
 Bedroom in house of Mir. Vail, who is in bee snoring The window is open and Jack, his face masked, cautiously climbs through it into the apartment
 Jaek-The old man is snoring. Good l will make away with all that is port. able. tDraws bag from his coat and pistol from his belt. Puts pistol on dressing table, seizes watch and vari- ous valuables.) I think l had better scratch off q note before I leave, telling the old man it was 1 who committed the robbery, and asking him if he does not think have ability enough to sup port his daughter. What a glorious idea is this one of minel
 (Mr. Vail, continuing to snore, eau tiously peeps over the bedelothes. See ing Jacks back turned to him he rises softly, snoring all the time, and takes pistol from dressing table.)
 Mir. Vail (coclsing pistol and leveling it at Jaek)-Young mani
 Jack dropping bag and turning with a start)-Heavens!
 Mir. Vail-Perhaps What are you doing here?
 Jack-You ought to see from appear ances, I should think. (Raises his hand to his mask
 Mir. Vail-stop thatl Put up your hands above your head. Quickly, or I fire.
 Jack Qifting up hands1-But--
 Mr. Vail-No buts. Now put your right hand in your pocket and take out all there is in it. Jack does so, and brings out lots of greenbaeks.)
 Jaek-In mercy's name
 Mr. Vail-Hold your tongue and do as l tell you. Empty your pockets. Jack obeysl Good Lots of swag, see. Have you any more valuables9