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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-31

that the gross weight upon landing in
Liverpool shall not be more than l per
cent less than the American weight. Hop
ing that this information will meet your
requirements, | remain yours very truly,
"'ALF. B. SHEPPERSON.'
''While this prevailing charge for tare
is exorbtant, it is nevertheless the arbi-
trary imposition of foreign dealers. liv-
ing and doing business in foreign lands.
| am cware that state government is
powerless to correct the abuse. Retalia-
tory legislation in such matters is not
possible for q state. l refer to this par
ticular subject for the purpose only of
bringing home to the knowledge of cur
cotton planters the fact of the unjust eX-
action to which they are subjected, and
| in hope that once awakened to it, the
people may possibly, through congressiOn-
al agency and international arrangement.
effect change which in its terms would
| be unjust to neither the producer nor
purchaser, but fair to al.
| Referring again to the publication of
agricultural and kindred statistics,
recommend monthly and quarterly issu-
ance of bulletins, in addition to annual re.
ports, and that these last be compiled
| from The bulletins instead of being pre-
pared and published as they now are. To
| facilitate the seasonable publication of
| these bulletins, as well as to assure Their
reliability. all state and county officials
and all common carriers of freight
| whether corporate or otherwise, and all
citizens should. by express statutory COM
mand be required to furnish, under oath
such information as may he desired OF
them by the commissioner, and. in case Of
inability to furnish it to explain under
oath the reason of such inability. To the
commissioner should be left the selection
of correspondents in every section of the
state to assist him with their informat or
as to the condition of stock, the acreage
of crops and their probable yields as ind
Gated Ivy prospects ut the time the in
formation is returned to the department
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-25
A CHILDREN'S PARTY.

A very delightful children's party took place, lastiweek Thursday afternoon, at the resi- 3ence of Mr and Mrs W. J. Beech CT. The children present were; Florence Beecher, Glover Beecher, Marguerite Beecher, Florence Hawley, Paul Vol colt, Beatrice Todd, Marjorie Todd, Flea nore Nortbrop, John Houlihan, Anna Hamburger, Philip Morrs, Addison AL len, Nelson Allen, Helen Allen, Loretta Hayes, George Hayes, Edna Smith and Andrew Smith. The children had gay time in hunting the peanut and other games. Auna Ham burger won the first prize and Eleanore Nortbrop he consolation. They were
 given the liberty of the house, and it was interesting to see the children enjoy themselves. They were most deeply in- terested, of course, in the supper provid- ed, and when the darkness came on the visitors reluctantly bade adieu to their little hostess, Miss Florence Beecher.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-25

The park of the Newtown Agricul- turai Society presents an animated sight, as scores of workman are engaged in getting the grounds and buildings in readiness for the first annual fair. This occurs next week Tuesday, We'd nesday and Thursday, and with good weather, will be a rousing success.
 For the benefit of the visitors from outside, it may be said that the grounds are located on the main road from New town street to the Newtown railroad station on the Berkshire division, about a quarter of a mile from the Street and Depot. The tract of land fenced in com prises some r acres, The contract for the main exhibition building, the grand stand, the judges stand, the fence en- closing the grounds and other small buildings was given to George A. Northrop and he has hustled the work along with commendable energy. The grand stand is P X GO feet, and will seat 100 people. The exhibition building is 33 50 feet. The judges stand IS l2 feet square. In the fence surrounding the grounds there are 33,O0O feet of lumber, and 460 posts. About 1,7OO posts have been used all told. The horse stalls were built by John Elliott. There are some 20 stalls, 10 feet square. The track was built by John L. Hughes and is in good condition. Mir Hughes received $133O2o, for his work. The contract price was $1259, but there was extra work for which he was paid. R. s. T cmlinsoD, says the track is in good condition for new track, and is going to be one of the fastest tracks in Connecticut. A tent, GOz90 for exhibit. ion purposes, is to be erected on the grounds. Hitching places have been provided on the grounds for over GOO teams.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-25
A. (. BAKERS AD.
We have just taken the agen- y for the sale of the DOLL rPI-

We havejust taken the agen- cy for the sale of the .DOLLrPI- ANO. ....--..... .....
 The manufacture of these pi- nos was begun in 1871, he quality of the instrument has been steadily improved year by year, until the manufacturer is now ready to warrant them in every particular.
 Over 600 hands are now be- ing employed by the manufac- turers to keep the supply up to the demand.
 We are dealers in Furniture and do not claim to be judges of pianos but we have such a strong guarantee from the maker, and have received such flattering re- concentrations from those who have used the instruments that we are willing to stake our repu-. tation on them, and will stand by and guarantee in every par  ticular all sales made. .'~ .,,,,-r~ We can" handle pianos at this point in connection with our fur. nitpre business with. practically. no additional expense, and can therefore give the very bottom figures. ....'. '"'.. .''',. ,
 Now if you are in want of a. piano, we shall be very much pleased to have you. call and ex- anime some of these instrru--. ments at our warehouse in Flaw leyville. "'''.. ''.''' "''- ...'..~.'
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-25
In Fairfield County.
SHELTON.

THE SAVINGS BANK DOING WELL.
 Bank Commissioner Edward R. Doyle. paid visit last Tuesday to the shelton savings bank and made the annual ex- animation and pronounced everything correct and the bank doing well.
 The annual convention of the |. Y. |. will be held at Bridgeport, October l5. The delegates from the order here are P. ", Murphy and William Fyther.
 The Methodist church was filled, last Tuesday evening, who listened with much interest to an address by Rev ". F. Bergan of New York.
 At a meeting of the Praying Band held in the Town halI,la Tuesday even- ing, Milton Moshier was elected pres ident, Mrs Hattie E. Moshier vice presi- dent, Harley Saxton secretary, and Henry 0. Davidson treasurer. They meet Tuesday and Friday evenings for prayer and conference, and Sabbath eveni ngs at 30also.
 A meeting of the creditors of Wilkin- sou Brother & Co.,, was held in Newe York, last week, and arrangements were started for reorganization of the firm and q continuance of the business. It is hoped by many of thelt frie2ds that it will succeed.
 The democratic party caucus was held last Thursday evening in the Town hall and there were six present. They appointed as delegates to the congress ionaI convention, James H. Beard and John C. Buckingham; to the senatorial, William H. Main, William G. Booth, William G. Wheeler and John H. Dono- van..
 A foot ball team has been organized by the boys in the public school.
 Joseph Wentworth, an old veteran has gone to the soldiers home at Nor ton.
 Robert B. Fuller has finished his sum- mer. vacation and returned to Washing ton D. C.
 John Doyle was brought before the court for .assaulting and abusing his wife and was fined g and costs, which were paid, The assault was committed under the influence of liquor.
 The civil case of John. Waterbury against Sarah s.Hpbben was before the Justice court, last week. and after ths tattorneys had had their usual wrangle as in such cases made and provided, the court required the plaintiffs attorney to make answer to the, ,pleadings of the de- fendant's attorney. This the former re- fused to- do and judgement was given iagaint his client from which he took an an appeal on a writ Of error.e,
 A very large ana pleasant reception was given 70 the pastor and wife of the Methodist church by their parishioners, last Friday evening. .- OfiGer -Fumffnson went to Montreal to assist one of our local Chinaman to get across the border through the custom house. He arranged for his coming as 11tis slow work getting them through tfhe eeuston house. 70 reaea2 ef.
 ThegLzere- heavy tkindsr shower rs here, Saturday afterndo4 and evening, sRd-os7 7ssndaysb She. weather was clear \ and fine. notwithseanding the prognOstI. keatIo1s sf tRe >8essher reports which predicted showers.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-25

Dana's sarsapariIla is not only the best of all remedies for the nerves, liver, kid neys, stomach and blood but if no ben eft you, can get your money back. The same guarantee applies to .Dana's pills, cough syrup and plasters. For sale by Edgar F. Hawley, Newtown, and George ". HurlbuEt, Roxbury.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-25

At the republican caucus, Monday
 evening, these delegates were elected to the republican senatorial convention: C.. H. Gay, M: c. Rodgers, Alfred M. Bris- COG, Harry F. 1OrgeIman. Itwas decided to put over to a later date the nomina- rtion of a judge of probate. E. L. Jehn- son was the chairman of the caucus, which was largely attended: @'ec~L
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-25

Several new and attractive dwellings in Bridgepogt have been sold this month by Warren H. Lamson 6 Go. at their of- ice, 8e1 Main street, Bridgeport. In the new advertisement Of this thrifty fun they propose to design, contract and
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-25
THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

The preacher at the Congregational church on October 1 will be Rev J. H. James of the Connecticut Temperance Union. Mr James is aninteresting speak k CT and has many friends in town.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-25

The whole system Is drained and undermined by indolent ulcers and open sores DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve speedily heals them. It is the best pile cure known. E. F. Hawley, New town; s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botgford; B. Hawley & Co.,, 6tepney. .-' ...~
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-25

Norman Northrop has a great crop of apples, this year, the most of his trees being loaded down with fiue fruit. The worm pest passed fTfs- fgrm-by.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-25

Patrick Finneil of Walnut Tree,, Hin is building an addition to his house, l2x86. Andrew Hull is doing the carpenter work and John Kelly the mason work.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-25

The new residence of George ". Stu. artis nearing completion. E. P. Pitcher of Hawleyville has the outside painting in charge.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-25

Mrs Hewes, who has been passing some time with her daughter, Mrs c. W. North rop, returns next week to her home at Crete, III. ..". ..-~..-
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-25

Runies & Jackson are decorating the residence, of George Clark in a becoming dress of paint. .,'' ~.s.-' -~r ~.~-"",
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-25

S. c. Griffin of Danbury was in town on Monday, the guest of R. s. Tonlm. son. sE-oE -7i
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-25

pr Paul U. Sunderland looked in on Newtown friends on Thursday last.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-25

'' Allison P. Smith passed Sunday with
 relatives at, Springfield, Mass.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-25

Robert H, Beers made flying trip to Springfield, Mass, on Saturday last.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-25
Town Topics.
At the Fair Grounds.

WORKMEN BUSILY ENGAGED IN GET TING EVERYTHING IN READINESS FOR NEXT wEEK.-THE TRACK FINISHED.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-25

Arthur s. Hawley will make an ex- hibition of bicycles at the Newtown fair. ~'7.F '-- '.~ '.'r ~,--
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-25
NUMBER 38.

build good houses for other people. h.
 quire of them for further information.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-25

NTEWToWN SAVINGS BANK Eewtown, IN Conn. Incorporated 1855.
 PTTIIO CLARKE, President; c. H. NORTH ROP, Treasurer. HOURS-9 8. m. to psEn.S Gsondays, to g ?. m. -ss
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-02-26
Hilton Il otes.
To the Editor of the Dispatch.

To the Editor of the Dispatch.
Plenty of rain, and nice soft roads.
Measels are still raging.
Small grain is looking fine.
Mr.. 6. E. Billings Of n c., is IN
this locality instructing some of the
farmers how to raise tobacco. Quite
a number have made arrangements
to plant, and it is believed that it will
pay better than to raise so much
cot ton.
As it is leap year some of the girls
thought they would be cunning,
send their brothers to court The
young men while others try their
luck at sociabl:s.
Mr.. n. S. Derrick who has long
suffered from an a cess, died at his
home, Tuesday, Feb. l1th. His
funeral services we're conducted by
the Rev. S. c. Ra!lentine, and his re-
mains wee buried ia the st. Thomas
grave yard.
lIr. J. Daniel Wessinger has
erected new corn mill.
Mr. "Andy", I admire your poetry,
and if you come over here, you and
I will try cur luck with some Of the
Hilton bellies.
G rls have heretofore done the
sighting in full, but alas! Leap year
has brought about vice versa.
May the Dispatch ever prosper is
the earnest wish Of CCPID.
FEB. Is, 1896.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-02-26

er up and asked the waiter if she'd be
stole if I didn't keep al eye on her. He
said she would, and while I was eatin
supper she was. Yes, sir, some feller
walked right off with her a cool as ice,
but I amt sayin a word. When I'm
tut fur good time, never kick. -
"Ha?en't lost any money, have your"
Eyes, sir. I expect I have. Feller
over On Fourteenth street slapped me on
the back and said he used to 60 to skule
with mo and wanted to borry S.. out
with the money and hain't seen him
sence. Yes, reckon I've lost that five,
but am I kickin: Not much! Expected
to lose my hull S37 before I've been
here two days, but I'm ahead Of the
game Feller beat me not over an hour
ago."
"Eow was that?"
"Poked mo in tho ribs and said be
used to know my brother Cyrus and
then asked me in to have beer with
him. While was talkin to another man
he slid cut, and had to pay. don't
mind those things, though. was in a
place up here where they was playin
keerds. Feller asked me to take hand
at poker, and the fust thing knowod
I'd lost Sc. They sorte" expected I'd
kick, but I didn't. Lands alive, but
what's the use Of kickin when you come
down to see New York;
But you ought to be more careful OF
yourself" protested.
ooh, let them have fun with Uncle
Reuben if they wanter," he laughed in
reply. "Feller down here took my spec
tacles off my nose as I was readin sign
and walked off with 'em, but didn't
holler nor chase him up. He jest want
ed to have a little fun, you see, and
wasn't goin to tear down line fences
about it. One of them cable kyars on
Broadway knocked me off the track 10th
er day, and nore'n dozen fellers want
ed me to lick the conductor and sue tho
company. They didn't mean to run me
down. It's jest their way, you know.
I expected to be run over at least four
times before got out of town.
well, you take things pretty easy. "
"Of course. When I'm to home and
things don't go right, kuss around
some, but come down here to have a
good time, and amt goin to sass and
jaw and kick. Feller over on Sixth av-
enue kicked me three times, but did
boiler and raise riot? No sir-o-e! I
come down here expectin to bo tooken
fur some one else and kicked, and / jest
kept still till he found ont his mistake
and apologized. Said he took me fur a
feller who stole his hat.
"Well, have good time" said as
I turned to go.
"You bet 1 will!' he replied as he
waved me farewell. "When I fell down
stairs, busted my suspenders, tore the
back cut CT my vest and ripped coat
tail loose, but I'm all right-all right
and I'll git sowed up and then hunt
fur circus!'
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-02-26
He Was Waiting.

He sat On log in front Of his shanty,
smoking some sort of leaves or weeds in
his homemade pipe, and when I rodo
up and saluted him l thought him the
most melancholy individual ever saw.
"DowD on your luck:" I queried as I
offered him some smoking tobacco.
"Waal, no." he slowly replied.
"Lost my mewl by snake bite t'other
day. but SIGN things ar to be expected.
"You don't look we'll"
"Guess not. I'vo bin sick fur about
three months, and this is rIy fust day
out. We must expect sickness, how
ever.
'Wife and children well?''
"Wiie run away last week, and the
seven young uns ar in thar with chills
and fever. Twas kinder discouraged this
mcrnin, but I'm foelin quite chirky
now.''
II see you have no crops in, )" said
as looked over the rank fields.
"Not crop, and I'm kinder glad on
it. Iwon't hev no hustlin to do this
fall"
Haven't you any poultry or live
stock?"
"Noap. Had to sell my COW last Win
ter, and the coyotes carried Of the chick
ems. Had two hcgs, bat they died Of
cholera. Noap, no live stock to worry
about.
"This old shanty Of yours is ready to
tumble down.
"That's a fact, stranger. She leaks
like an Cid beet and kin hardly stand
alone. Reckon the fust high wind will
blow her all in heap
"Provisicns pretty scarce:" I persist
ed, seeing be was willing to talk
"Darno. AL we live Oh is johnny
cake and corn coffee. Shouldn't Won
der, though, if pervishuns was kinder
skeerce.' -
Your nearest nejghbor must be all of
three miles away:'
"Three miles was the highest, but
he's dead. The highest one is now five
miles away
"And don't you get lonely?"
"Never."
"But will you tell ne what on earth
you are living for?''
Il will, stranger; will, he answer
ed as he got up and threw piece Of sod
at barking pup dog. "This ere claim
is with about $500.
eyes. -
"And she's mortgaged for 5000"
eyes" "
And the moneys all gone, and the
mortgage is to be foreclosed next
month"
- see"
"Waal, I'm living to see the fun
when the fule who lent $500 Oh $500
with Of lard gifts around yere to fore
close on me and take possession. After
that I'm soin out and let snake bite
me aud de-
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-02-26
Dots from Lowss Fork.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:


A little more news after delay n :
for sometime. No trap set, no bird
expected to be caught.
A beautiful morning after a nice
little snow yesterday.
Preparations are beng made for
farming and gardening.
Quilting seems to be the occupa-
ton of some of the neighbors, and
it is a very good one, too; but raises
a little suspicion when these cuttings
are attended so largely by young la
dies, or should have SAID single
ones.
Mr.. H. C. Nunamaker is still on
the sick list. She expects to visit DR..
Crosson.
Measles are among the colored
people.
St. Andrews school seems to be IN
a fourishing condition with Mr.. WIZ
lie Garrett as teacher. He is entitled
to the honor for it's success. He IS
boarding with Mr.. G. F. Leitzsey.
Mr.. W. ". Spence has recently
purchased two young mules.
Mrs. Boyd Bearden paid a brief
visit to her mother, Mrs. Sue HUFF,
man, last week.
Mrs. G. F. Leitzsey spent Satur-
day and Sunday with her sister, Mrs.
Joe Riddle.
Mr.. Wooderd Hill, Of Sandy Rup,
with bis sweet and charming daugh-
ter, Miss Sallie, visited his sister,
Mrs. H. C. Nunamaker, last week.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-02-26
VOL, XVI.
THE ORCHESTRA.

Upon the mountain S morning side
The players, all IL fc&thered coats,
On tree tops swing. IL thickctS hide,
And sound preliminary notes.
The violinists here and there
Tune all their many strings unseen;
Long sloping tones are IL the air,
With pizzicato bits between.
Hark, It's o flutes roulade so near
That rcvclS g2y and urafraiG!
And there the clarinet rings clear
Its mellow trill from yondcr glade.
The gentle tappincs Of q drum
Sound where the bcechcs thinner grow;
Nearer humOrist IS come
Upon his droll bassoon to blow.
And now cello from afar
Bre2thcS out its human, dim appeal
& voice as from q distant star
Where mortals work their woe and veal
Then down sylvan aisle gaze,
And 20 my musing sense IL seems
A leader mounts stump and sWays
His baton like man of dreams.
Ard here behold marvel wrought!
For ncarshalcd in . concord sweet
The blending fragments all are brought
To tune and harmony complete.
Is it masterpiece that men
Fave heard beforehand found it good?
Is this the Rhineland DER again?
An I with Siegfried in the wood?
Nay, for this priceless hour its mine
To share with nature audience
& cT-TnrIbnOy too rare and fine
For skill of human instruments.
Leader, what music hast thou stirred!
Players, still heed him every one!
And God be thanked for every bird
That sings beneath the summer sun.
M. A de Wolfe Howe. Jr., in Youths Com
DaniOn.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-02-26
a Good Time In New York.

AS I was about to climb the stairs CT
the Third avenue elevated at Twenty
third street tie other day a short, fat
man came tumblins down with a great
clatter and brought up with smash
which would have busted barrel of
cider.
THAT'S tco bad," I said as helped
him to his feet and picked up his hat for
him.
'Oh, don't mind me-" he exclaimed
in reply. "That's four times I've fell
down stairs today, and haven't skassly
barked my shins over it. come down
to New York 10 have good time, and
I amt goin to kick about anything.'
$50 you are seeing New York;
"Seein with Goth eyes. She's buster
Of a town, amt she? Went strollin
around last night, and feller stole my
watch, but made no kick. That's what
I expected when l started from home,
you know"
"Have you lost your overcoat:" I ask
ed, seeing be had none with him.
"Thats what have, sir. Went into
an eatin house t'Cther night and hung
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-02-26
4 Life Saved.

jamestown, Tenn, October i, 1891.
My daughter tried physicians and
nearly all remedies for Female irreg-
ularitics, but received no relief or
benefit whatever. We had nearly
dcspairea Of her recovery when we
were induced by our postmaster,
Mr.. A. 4. Goodiug. to try Gerstles
Female Panacea and after using four
bottles she was entirely cured, for
which I feel it my duty to let it be
known to the world and suffering
humanity, for believe she owes her
life TO the Panacea. 4. J. MACE,
Sheriff of Fentress County, Tenn.
For further information call at
Julian L. Kaufman's drug store and
get free. pamphlet entitled, "Ad-
vice to Women and Other Useful In
formation" 10.