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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-03

THO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF
L THE FOURTEENTH SENATORIAL
DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA:
st a meeting of Democratic Senatorial Com.
mittee for the Fourteenth District of Virginia,
held in the city of Alexandria, on the 9th
day of July, 1895, the following resolutions
were adopted:
First That convention be held in said
city of Alexandris, on THURSDAY, Septem-
Der 18th, 1895, at ID o'clock noon, for the
purpose of nominating candidate for State
Senator from said district.
Second. That the basis of representation in
said convention be one delegate tor every one
hundred and fraction over fifty votes cast at
the last gubernatorial election.
]. B. T. THORNTON,
Chairman Dem. Com, Prince William Co.
JAMES M. LOVE-
Chairman Dem. Com. Fairfax Co.
CURTIS B. GRAHAM,
Chairman Dem. Com. Alexandria Co.
JOHN 7. SWEENEY,
Chairman Dem. Com, Alexandria City.
Democratic papers OF the Fourteenth Sena.
torial District please copy.
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STEAMERS,
WASHINGTON STEAMBOAT CON
w PANY (LIMITED.)
FERRY SCHEDULE


w PANY (LIMITED.)
FERRY SCHEDULE
On and after June 18th, 1895, and un-
til further notice the following ferry sched-
ule will be in force.
Leave Alexandria, foot of King street,
at S 90, 7 30, 8 30, 8 80, 10 80 and II so
a. m, 10 go 1 30, 2 80, 80, 80, 5 30,
and 6 30 and 15 D. m.
Leave Washington, foot of Seventh st.
at 6 10. 30, 80, 9 80, 10 80 and II 80
q. m, ID 80, 1 80, 80, 80, 4 so, s 80,
and 80 and Is p. m.
NIB. Same schedule Sundays, commencing
POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGs-sTEAM-
Err WAKEFIELD leaves Washington Mon
days at 90 q. M, and Alexandria at 90
a. M, for landings as far as Nomini and on
Wednesdays and Saturdays at same hours foI
st. Clements Bay and Leonardtown.
c. W.RIDLEY, General Manager.
JOHN B. PADGETT, Agent.
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SOUTHBURY.

PERSONAL AND CHURCH TOPICS.
Miss Goode has been the guest of Miss
Jennie Human.
Mrs Marcia Human has visited Mrs
e. Ell. Brown.
Rev c.. J. North held quarterly con-
ference at the Methodist church on Mon
day afternoon at o'clock.
Mrs I'll. A. Jones has entertained Mrs
M. L. Cooley and Mrs Manville of
Waterbury.
Mrs John Lees brother has spent a
short time with her.
The Ladies' Social union gave sup.
per on Wednesday evening, the 30th.
They expect to give another supper and
entertainment in two weeks.
Mrs Griffin of Birmingham has been
at G. t. Gray's.
Miss Daisy Stiles is attending Parker
Academy.
w. M. Stiles expects to remove to
Woodbury..
Miss Brown has returned to Mrs M. S.
Atwood's after spending some time with
her sister in Seymour.
Adam Guthrie is improving his
grounds by adding new walks.
Mrs Monroe Smith is slowly improv.
ing in health.
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In New Haven County.
MIDDLEBURY.
A W. G. T. U. CONVENTION.


A group meeting of members of the
w. G. T. U. is to be held in the chapel of
the First Congregational church in
Woodbury. on November 5, commencing
at IL O'Clock and closing at 4. Ladies
will bring their lunch. Hot coffee will
be provided. Unions from Plymouth,
Thomaston, Watertown and other places
will be present, and good program has
been prepared. The Middlebury Union
is cordially invited to unite with them
Most of the ladies will drive distance
of u miles so it is understood that if it
storms at all or If the wind should blow
a gale, the meeting will be held the first
fair day afterward.
Mrs Trask's father and mother have
returned to their home at South Wind
sor.
Mrs Laura Smith and family from
Oakville have moved into the house
with Mrs Ann Maria Stone.
Mr. Trask's brother, William A. Trask,
from Burlington, VT, is making him a
short visit.
DR. l.. Y. Ketcham and wife are STOP
ping for few days with Homer At
wood.
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EASTON.
THE JESSE LEE CHURCH.

The church building has been newly
painted and looks we'll.
A great day was harvest home Sun
day. The pastor preached to large con-
gregation in the morning, addressing his
discourse to the children. He dwelt up
on Paul's words concerning "the fruit of
the spirit" A grape vine, thorn bush,
thistle, little tree with fruit and the
blackboard and erayon were used to il
lustrate the sermon.
There was an overlooking congrega-
ton in the evening. The exercises we're
delightful. The artistic display of vege-
tables, fruits and autumn leaves was the
admiration of all. Superintendent Jen-
nings, teachers, parents, scholars-all
seemed to derive great happiness and en-
couragement, and will not soon forget
the harvest home concert of 1895. 1t is
to be hoped that the interest awakened
by such occasions may be abiding.
A service in the interests Of the young
people will be held in the church on Sun.
day night with an address by Editor
Smith of TIE BEE.
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BROOKFIELD.

Mr. and Mrs Crosby entertained their
daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs
G. L. Jackson, of Hawleyville on Sun
day.
Christie McGinniss has accepted po-
sition in Danbury.
Miss Sadie Jackson has been quite Sc
riously ill.
The r. r. L. society will give soci-
able and dance at the Town hall on No
vember !. The committee of arrange
ments consists Of M. Ratchford, D. KEEL
ley and T. Durkin.
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or place shall not be allowed to become a
nuisance, or offensive, as to be dangerous, or
prejudical to health.
SWINE, GOATS, &c.
Rule17. The keeping OF swine, fowls or
goats in any locality in this Town, is such q
manner to become, in the opinion OF the
Town Health officer, a nuisance, will not be
permitted.
Rule Is. No butchers offal or garbage. nor
any dead animals, nor any putrid or sinking
animal or vegetable matter shall be thrown
by any person, or allowed to go into any
street, place, sewer, or receiving basin, or
into any river, or standing or running water
ises in the built up portions OF the Town.
Rule 10. All alleys, back yards. stables.
privy vaults. cesspools, and other like filthy
places shall be efficiently cleaned and disin.
fected at such times and lin such manner as
the Town Health Officer shall order.
OVER CRowDING IN TENEMENT OR LODGING
HOUSES.
Rule 20. When any malignant or contag-
ious disease exists in any house, the owner,
occupant or person in charge of such house,
shall carry out such quarantine as the Town
Health officer shall order. and shall disin
feet the premises at such times and In such
manner as he may deem necessary.
Rule 81. All persons engaged in the bus.
mess OF boiling or rendering of tat, lard, or
animal matter, shall cause the scrap or resi-
dunn to be SO dried or otherwise prepared as
to effectually deprive such material OF all
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-11-01
TWO CUES TONS.

Question l. DO those who spend
part of Sunday by hunting in the
woods observe the sacred day as the AL
| mighty has directed?
Question 2. Why should there be any
difference between the ownership of an
apple tree and of chestnut or walnut
tree; as apples belong to the owner of
the apple tree, in like manner do not
chestnuts or walnuts belong to the own
er of the chestnut or walnut tree. Is
one any more public property than the
other?
We understand that Charles Ingersoll
is soon to remove to Brookfield Iron
Works, where he has taken mill for the
ensuing year.
Quite large gathering met at the
home of Mr. and Mrs Charles Jennings,
last Wednesday evening, in honor of Mr.
Dancing commenced quite early and
was kept up until the dawn began to
make itself apparent. The collation.
served about midnight was very fine, its
merits being thoroughly tested by many
of our well known epicures. The event
certainly proved that Mr. and Mrs Jen-
nings are excellent entertainers.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Cable of Philadel-
pbia were in town, last week.
| The apple buyer, A. K. Kline, from
New York, was in town, Friday, and
| many of our farmers sold as high as $50
| barrels.
Mr. and Mrs Fl. B. Stevens of Patter-
son spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs D.
B. Mallory.
| Mrs Lucy Barlow has been on the sick
| list for some days.
Charles Evans from Great Darlington
was at church with his mother on Sun
day.
The repairs and painting which Henry
Briggs is putting on his house will add
much to the general appearance of the
/ Center.
1 Dea Nelson Hungerford has been ap
pointed as delegate from the Congrega
tional church to the State Conference
soon to be held in Waterbury.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-11-01
MISS BURNs-MR COOK.

Charles Fl. Cook and Miss Katharine
Burns were married at the Congregation
al parsonage, last Wednesday evening, by
Rev L. M. Keneston, and Immediately re-
paired to their own home which had pre-
viously been arranged for them.
John w. Anderson is to resume his
former business of meat market, Novem-
Der /, in the building of Mrs Peck on
Howe avenue.
A hearing on a case of non support
was before the town court, last Thurs
day afternoon, the town of Huntington
having brought suit against the city of
Derby.
The Wilkinson Brothers are receiving
good reports from their gold mine in
North Carolina.
Lillian the infant child of Elliott o.
Latin, died on Tuesday and was buried
on Thursday in Riverside cemetery.
The A. 0. w. W. gave a pleasant
social on Tuesday evening last at Me-
chanic's hall. Music, singing and ad-
dresses made the time pass pleasantly.
Frederick G. Perry is one of the COM
mittee from the board of trade to seek
aid from Congress to improve navigation
on the Housatonic river.
The ladies of the Episcopal society
held their first meeting this season with
Mrs John II. Barlow, last week on We'd
nesday. They have an accommodating
fund and hope at sometime to have a
church here.
Letters from L. V. B. Hubbard speak
Of the safe arrival of the Connecticut
delegation to Atlanta, Ga.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-11-01
pages for sc, 1Oc composition books for
Sc, and other bargains innumerable.
When you visit Bridgeport give him
GREENFIELD HILL.
rHE pEERF1ELp DISTRICT.

THE DEERFIELD DISTRICT.
Miss Nellie Booths sister has been
spending few days with her at Mrs H.
r. Elwood's.
Mr. and Mrs FL. r. Elwood took trip
to New York, last week, driving there.
Mrs Mary Fanton OF Lyons Plains
was in town, last week, at her brothers,
I. B. Bradley's.
Mrs T. B. Bradley visited her sister,
in-law, Mrs H. B. Ogden, and Mrs c. r.
Nichols, her daughter, in Cross High
way, last Friday.
Mrs j. r. Jennings has entertained
Mrs Banks, recently.
Mrs John Wakeman Of Hull's Farms
visited her relatives in this place, last
week.
Mrs Fred Burritt has entertained her
niece, Mrs VIII Ferris, and daughter of
Greenfield. s~.a 3D.
Several from this place attended the
concert at Flat Rock, Sunday evening,
which was very interesting.
Mrs G. r. Nichols and son drove to
Derby, Sunday, spending one night
there. -..
Mr. and Mrs Edward Brotherton of
Cross Highway spent Sunday at G. r.
Nichols.
The Misses Bradley and Miss Louisa
Burr visited their schoolmate, Miss Elsie
Sherwood on Burr street, Saturday af-
ternoon.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-11-01
THE NEWTOWN BEE.
FRIDAY. NOV. 1, 1895.
CIRCULATION:
JANUARY |. 1882, $40
LAST WEEK, $3.50
In Fairfield County.
SHELTON.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH JorT1Sa

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH JoTTINGs.
The Y. p. S. G. E. took charge of the
Congregational church prayermeeting on
Thursday evening, led by Walter II. De-
Forest, and a large and interesting meet
ing was held.
The Y. p. S. G. E. of the Congrega-
tional church gave a social and reception
in the vestry of the church, last Tues
day evening, to which the congregation
was invited. The rooms we're transform
ed into handsome parlors and there was
a large attendance and all had very en-
joyable time. There was music, readings
and singing and refreshments were serv-
cd
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-11-01
SHERMAN.
CHURCH INTERESTS

A very pleasant church social was
held at the parsonage on Thursday even
ing. The program consisted of recita-
ton by Miss Camp; piano duet by Miss
Ruth and Master John T. Rogers; piano
solo, Master Ray Leach; vocal solo by
Miss Lillian Mallory; piano solo by Miss
Ruth Rogers; vocal solo by Miss Clara
Briggs and delightful rendering of
lies Diux Angels" by Mrs Mcknight.
The supper served about 10 o'clock was
excellent and the company dispersed
hoping the second social would prove as
enjoyable as the first.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-11-01
NEW BRIDGE FOR THE CENTER.

The contract for building the iron
bridge near the residence of e. S. Haw-
ley at the Center, was let, last week, by
the selectmen, to John e. Buddington of
New Haven, formerly of this place, who
was the lowest bidder of four. Although
small bridge about 30 feet in length and
20 feet in width there was quite COM
petition among some of the large iron
bridge builders. Mr. Buddington's con-
tract is $642, the selectmen to build the
abutments.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-11-01
QUARANTINE RULES ADOPTED BIT THE
TOWN HEALTH OFFICERS OF FAIRFIELD
COUNTY.

l. All persons are 4 orbidden to enter or
leave quarantined premises unless permitted
to do SO by the Health Officer.
2. Clothing, furniture, school books, library
books, ETC., must not be removed from quar-
antined premises until thoroughly disinfect
ed.
5. All necessary disinfection shall be done
under the supervision OF the Health Oficer.
4. Persons who are restricted by quaran
tine, who are not able to procure the servi-
ces OF q ply stefan, or to provide themselves
Health Officer, whose duty it shall then be to
notify the Selectmen OF the Town.
5. Any Information concerning quarantine
can be procured from the Health Onicer di-
rectly or through the attending physician.
8. As soon as the patient Is convalescent,
the Health Officer shall be notified by the at
tending physician; in case OF death, by the
undertaken In charge.
Section 1888, OF the General Statutes OF Con.
necttcut, as amended In 1885,, reads as follows
1T shall be sufficient notice to all persons
of any regulation of such Town Health Officer
ii it be published in q newspaper published in
said Town, or posted tor three days on each
sign post In said Town; and II person shall
wfllfully violate such rules after they have
been SO published or posted, OF. after actual
notice thereof shall have been given to him
he shall forfeit not less than fifteen nor more
than one hundred dollars" Issued by
EDWARDS M. SMITH, NJ. d.,
Town Health Officer,
Newtown, Conn.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-11-01
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.

At recent meeting of the library
directors, d. S. Brinsmade was elected
president and j. Tomlinson secretary and
treasurer. Arrangements for the dedica-
ton of the new library building were
partially made. The trustees were not
able to state the time when the building
would be completed but probably about
December l.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-11-01
6 :10-1s. AS this will be the usual conse-
Grafton meeting Of the society, full at
tendance Of members "a desired.

6:10.1S. AS this will be the usual conse
Grafton meeting Of the society, full at
tendance of members is desired.
The Y. P. S. G. E. of the Congrega
ant socials at the home of Mrs johnson
Ward, next week Friday evening, No
vember s. An interesting program o.
vocal and instrumental music, recitations
and readings, will be one Of the pleasant
features of the evening, besides games
etc. A cordial invitation is extended to
all.
AT the annual meeting of the Ladies
Enterprise society, Wednesday afternoon,
the following officers were appointed
President, Miss L. B. Turney; vice pres
ident, Miss Theresa Porter; secretary
and treasurer, Miss A. F. Seeley; assis-
tant secretary and treasurer, Miss Hattie
Perry.
THE CENTER STREET CHURCHe
f. A. Brown of Brooklyn, friend OF
the pastor, was invited to occupy the
time of the sermon, last Sunday after
noon. He spoke well, urging the people
to activity in Christian work.
The Sunday school library is in good
shape.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet at
the hall on Wednesday afternoon, Novem-
Der 6.
Miss A. F. Seeley pleasantly entertains
for few days Mrs Frank Wales of New
York.
Miss Esther Jackson of New York is
entertained, this week, at Mrs E. M. Tur-
ney's and j. L. Perry's.
Mr. Cunningham, principal of the Un-
ion Business college, Bridgeport, was in
town the past week soliciting patronage
for his school.
A farce, "The Sleeping Car" is being
prepared by the Center people to be Civ
en- in Academy hall at some future date,
notice Of which will be given in The BEE.
Mrs Griswold left, Saturday, for her
home in Rocky Hill, after visit of five
weeks with her daughter, Mrs George
Freeborn.
Charles Silliman has rented the Ad-
ans store, to be used as town clerks
office, 1t is reported.
Ellis Wheeler has the cellar completed
for his new house and the carpenters
have begun work on his new house.
Misses Annie A. Parrack and Nellie A.
Maurer have returned from visit to
Westport, Saugatuck and Norwalk.
Daniel p. Parrack has work at Brad
ley's AK factory.
Harry r. Maurer visited at Ridgefield
at his grandfather's last Sunday.
r. w. Burr and family visited at her
parents, Sunday.
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offensive odors, and to preserve the same
entirely inoffensiye Immediately after the
removal thereof from the receptacles In
ed. q.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-11-01
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.

At meeting held after the service at
at the Baptist church, October ~, the
following officers were elected for the
purpose of carrying on the sociables the
coming winter: President, S. d. Powell !;
secretary and treasurer, tMiss Mary F.
Lyon; musical committee, Mrs S. NJ.
Sanford, Mrs w. M. Weeks; literary
committee, e. L. Bauer, Mrs G.. B. Tuck
err; refreshment committee, Mrs j. FL.
Wheeler, Mrs Charles Gilbert.
The sociable held at the hall, October
%, was a success socially and financially.
The program was pleasing and much en-
joyed by all. Among others, solos by
Miss Maud Bowdy and Mrs Sanford and
two recitations by Mrs Botsford were es-
pecially pleasing. After the literary por-
ton all betook themselves below stairs
and enjoyed the bountiful collation. pre-
pared by the ladies. Net receipts $16.46.
The program was as follows: Instrument
tai solo, Prof G.. j. Banks; recitation,
Alice Lyon; quartet, Mr. Botsford, Mrs
Sanford, Mrs Weeks, Mr. Gillette; reel,
tatioD,. Oracle Williams; solo, Miss Bow
dy; recitation, Mr. Botsford; solo, Mi
Jennings; instrumental duet, Prof g. J
Banks and Miss Evelyn Banks; farce
"Assisting Hezekiah," Alice Wilcox, S.
s. d. Powell, Il. Il. Bauer.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-11-01

Beecham's pills for constr
patton 1os and a5s. Get the
book at your druggists and
go by it.
Annual sales moro than sooemo boxes
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-11-01
WE
SHOO
THE

Men, Women, Misses, Boys, Youths
Children with Shoes that are up to
date in styles. Have good wearing
qualities and are lower in price than
any one else.
This week we offer Child's Dongola
Goat Patent tip springs Soc worth rs.
Misses Dongola Goat pat tip shoes
sites 8 to 2 at S3c worth ST.
Child's Kid Button and Lace sizes 8
to II at 69c worth 9Oc.
Ladies' Kid Button and Lace patent
tip extension sole. Very hobby shoe
at 97c. Looks just like the 81 ones.
Mems Fine Dress Shoes, 1875, you
have to pay 100 for them elsewhere.
Ladies' Vici Kid Button. New styles
Of lasts. Made to sell at $50, our
price So.
l lot of Ladies' Kid Button pat tip
at 69c. Worth 69c.
Our line of Mems Goodyear welt
Shoes are the best for the money in
the world. Come and look at them.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-11-01
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.

On account of the harvest concert at
Lees chapel, last Sunday evening, the
usual service was omitted at the Congre-
gational church. II Ia expected the pres
ident Of the Endeavor society, Mr. Gal
lup, will lead the meeting, next Sunday
evening. Topic for the evening, "Our
enemies, our weapons, our allies" Eph.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-03-28
ASSEMBLY.
schools

The assembly held brief session
Monday evening, Speaker Burrows lei
the gayel fall at $40. There was n
scant quorum present. Mr.. Lamber-
son moved that the roll-call be dis.
pensed with. The motion prevailed.
A joint resolution was adopted
authorizing Mr.. Henderson to intro
duce bill providing for the construc-
tion and operation of telephone lines
in towns, Mr. Wipperman's resolu-
ton relating to receiving new business
was laid over till Tuesday.
The clerk read Il statement of the
condition of business in the assembly
showing that I'll bill have been intro
duced, $50 have been indefinitely post
poned, 1l6 PASSED and the remainder
are In the hands of committees or be
fore the senate.
Before any Of the bills We're reached
a motion was made To adjourn. The
motion prevailed,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-03-28
LIKE THE GING CASE.
Bixby, the Wife Murderer. on Trial at
Hudson.

Hudson, Wis. March 26 Circuit
court convened here. Eleven criminal
cases are on the calendar, the most
important being that of Benjamin Blk
by accused of murder. The case re-
sembles the Cling case recently tried
in Minneapolis In some respects.
Mrs Bixby, wife of the accused,
was killed by rifle ball. II was
claimed the weapon had fallen from
the wall where it had been hung and
was accidentally discharged. 1t after
ward developed that her life had been
insured in favor Of her husband.
which, together with other circum-
stances, caused the arrest of Bixby.
Bixby was discharged on examina-
ton before Justice Smith, but was af-
terward rearrested on new evidence
and bound over TO the circuit court He
has always borne an excellent repu-
ation.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-03-28
MAY TAKE A HAND,
UNITED STATES INTERESTED IN
NICARAGUA
England's Demand Rather too Exhor-
hitant A Statement From Am
basSador BaSard Awaited.

Washington, March 70. -Guzman,
the Nicaraguan minister, was at the
state department and the inference is
that lie has been consulting with
Secretary Gresham respective to the
British ultimatum. 1t is evident that
the state department is deeply con.
cerned in this matter, and IA statement
from Ambassador Rayard explaining
the purpose of Great Britain IS any
iOusly looked for. Ii is not believed
that our government can object To the
creation Of a commission OF n fair
complexion 20 ascertain and fix the
damages sustained hy British subjects
In Nicaragua aHd the issue appears 10
have narrowed down 20 the demand
for an indemnity 81 tT5M0, Ter the
expulsion of Hatch thC British con
sular agent At BlueNeldS 1t is felt
here that ia the present depressed ti-
nancial condition Of Nicaragua this &
rather an eNhorhitant demand hut
aside from thtS there Il already i dis.
position u examine into the matter
further aud ascertain whether the Me
aragaan government did not net ep-
tirely within It's rights III expclline the
consular agcnt
II Ii charged ~ thc Ncara.uaus
that Hatch, who Ms MOI il diplomatic
officer. took an active part
IL thr political turmoil iii
Bluetield> and TIA much to secure
Tee overthrow ot tie Niearaguaa GOV.