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The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20

Insurance Go. of New York has been the guest of Charles Burr Nichols. The doc tor is an enthusiastic sportsman and iD company wit" Selcctman Hayes the pleasant days of the past week have been turned to good account for hunting the gamy partridge and Whistlirg wOodcock.
 Hawley Brothers have invested in a fine fox terrier and now claim to own the best rabbit and squirrel dog in this coun- ty, although they understand this claim means a great deal,
 Mir and Mrs George Burritt have visit ed in Bridgeport with $, V. Nichols.
 Arthur Smith and wife of Danburv have been entertained at the home of Miss Emily Seeley.
 Charles Fowler and wife of Danbury have been guests of Orrin Plstt.
 Mrs James Coles of Bridgeport was the guest of James C. Fields, Sunday week.
 Miss Annie Roberts has been entertain. cd by Miss Nellie Birdie.
 Miss LjUie Johnson has been the guest of Mrs Johnson in Newtown.
 Miss Annie Saeley of AnsoDia is board ing for short time with Mrs Levi Black mar.
 Attorney E. 0. Hull has moved to Bridgeport. where he will make his fu- ture home.
 Miles Eastwood of Naugatuck and Charles Hubbcll of Naugatuck have yis- tied friends in the village.
 Curtiss & Corning, who took the con- tract for the Town hall, have completed the work, Mir Corning is now building new barn for his own use.
 Mrs Joseph Fields and Mrs William Wheeler of Shelton have been the guests of Coley Fields.
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\ Silk Spectacle

\ sight of itself to sec how cheap good silks Cal be sold, One of those sights no woman, even if she isn't wanting, can afford to lose.
 JAPANESE STRIPES. I,.. Gulran- terd t..-~0Ih. The stripes very choice and dainty.
 ALL.SILE HRoCADES. nc. Tuc prints aaI trlpc~ rcry rich and charming
 LINING SILKS. 2Yc. New coIorin& eomh,ua''on~ very alout strong and stylish >tuN>.
 SILK SPECIALS. BOG. A few Lun- Grrd yards "l very choice coloriuH$ and plttyrn7 that come pretty nc.r do,lIr grades.
 Iron Hcd~, s=.ys-Fuu.,usc ruor
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F. A. HULL & co.

weddings in town on one evening of last week.
 ,HCharles B. Curtis is having an ad dition built on his residence on Main street.
 Thomas Bridges is reported as i'm. proving.
 Russel Porter of New Haven is visi- ting H. W. Porter.
 The members of Housatonic Grange were the guests of Frank E. Blak man, at Oron' que, on Wednesday evening of this week.
 The greater share of our townspeople 1 went to Bridgeport, last week, to the great sound money parade in that city.
 A number of our people went to Mil ford one evening last week to attend the deception of the Needlework guild of St Peters church, given at the residence of Mrs Moves.
 Mir and Mrs Robert French are again citizens of this place, having moved into the Judson house on King street.
 Mrs William B. Snyder has moved to Bridgeport.
 Mrs Charles Roberts died at her home on North street, and was buried from the Methodist church on Tuesday after noon of last week. Mrs Roberts had been a sufferer from a cancer for some time.
 Principal Corlew made the presenta- tion speech at flag raising in Easton. The o. U. A. M. were the donatOrs of the handsome banDer.
 William V. Latin has bought build ing lot on Sutton avenue, and will prob ably build new house in the near fu- ture.
 5. W. Gaines is again at his home at Washington Bridge, after several weeks sojourn in Pennsylvania.
 Miss Evans and her sister have gone to Meriden, for visit with friends in that city.
 Mrs Gaines has gone to her home in DanYille, Pa., for the winter.
 There was a large attendance at the wedding and reception of Miss Bertha Inez Clark and George Winton Carey, on Wednesday evening last. On their re- turn from their wedding journey they will set up housekeeping in the Josiah Booth house on Main street.
 James WakeIeysand gang of men are working in Bridgeport cutting down large trees which have been killed by the elm tree beetle, or have had to be removed by the widening of some of the principal streets in that city.
 There was large sale of tickets for Mrs Browns concert and the hall was filled by large and appreciative audi ence. The former success which Mrs Brown has made in this line were re- peated, and all those present on Tuesday evening pronounce this concert the crOwning effort.
 Fred Lillingston lost valuable horse last week.
 Horace Judson is having his house newly painted.
 Miss Bertha Fields is visiting friends in Waterbury.
 Elbert Hubbell has removed his pho tographic studio to Bridgeport, and re- ports a rush of business in his new To cation.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20
Edgar F. Hawley, Newtown, and George W. Hurlburt, Roxbury.

"Excuse me-" observed the man in spectacles, "butI am 8 surgeon, and that is not where the liver is.'' ''Never you mind where his liver is," retorted the other. "If it was in his big toe or his left ear DeWitt's Little Early Risers would reach it and shake it for him. On that you can bet Fyour gig-Iamps." Edgar F. Hawley, Newtown; s. 0. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. BIakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley 6 Co.,, Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20
MONROE.

Miss Daisy Seeley has visited Miss Edith Wheeler.
 Miss Elma Stevens spent several days this week in Bridgeport.
 Marshall Beach has entertained his mother.
 Miss Florence Wales has visited Mrs Seymour Johnson at New Milford.
 Albert Beers was shot, last week, while gunning. He Is doing nicely.
 We are glad to zee the flag flying iron
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20
MALLEYNEELYSla9oS'
Miles of PIaids

at your pleasure. Particularly noticeable the dainty silk stripe differences, All of twenty sparkling styles at thirty-ninc cents a yard
 You know its "pIaid-ycar '
 PLAIDS, r2IEr. Serge and Rourcttr Very smart locking ~tutl~.
 ALL-WOOLS, ssy. Mlxmrc>and raJd o'"I. Among 'cm lots of Ilcnrjcttls and plajd,. Warmcr4-wcmcrs- just Dn"ut ,,r mu.b again ,r you'd think to sec Ut lNrn'N 'vr cents.
 DRESS l'I.AIDS, SC. DoubIc widths. 1ut.hlr ~,.,~ou colors. Styles really ,ood, WnuIdut believe u nickel could pr ao well spent
 Iron Beds, S7Ys-Furuituc Floor.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20

The old way of delivering messages by post boys compared with the modern telephone, illustrates the old tedious methods of ''breaking" colds compared with their almost instantaneous cure by One Minute Cough Cure. Edgar F. Hawley, Newtown; s. G. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; B Hawley & Co.,, Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20
THERE IS NO BETTER.
 TIME

to purchase Footwear than at the present time. An era of prosperity is ahead of us and prices are going to ad- vance Don't wait Buy now. Come and see the exceptional values we are offering
 Childs' Patent Tip shoes, sizes g to II. 63c.
 Misses Patent tip shoes, sizes 12 to 3, 69c.
 Youths Fine Dress Shoes, 97c
 Boys Dress and School Shoes 99c.
 Ladies' warm lined Shoes, 7Oc 85c, S1, 50.
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Sl, l 50.

anniversary but their friends did not stop with little tin, but gave presents handsome and valuable. At about mid night tbecompany departed leaving their best wishes for the host and hostess, and wishing them many happy returns of similar occasions as the anniversaries shall come and go.
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the Center school so often, as it makes us all feel quite patriotic.
TRUMBULL.

Mrs Charles W. Beach's beautiful chrysanthemums, nearly covering the front yard, attract the eye of all passers by and it seems too bad to think that the wintry winds must come and take away all of nature's grandeur after they have been so carefully cared for, and made so artistic display.
 W. o. Beach and Arthur B. Burr are driving new horses, bought in Bridge port.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20

Dana's sarsaparilla is not onIy the best of all remedies for the nerves, liver, kid neys, stomach and bioodi but if no ben eft you, can get your money back. The same guarantee applies to Dana's pills. cough syrup and plssters. For sale by
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20

The demand for Ayers hair vigor in such widely separated regions as South America, Spain, Australia, and India has kept pace with the home consumption, which goes to show that these people knew good thing when they try it.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20
LONG HILL.

V. B. Coan and wife, with Miss Bessie Coan of Shelton, were guests, last week, of Frank L. Wheeler.
 Mrs M. J. Mollan is the guest of Mrs Arthur s. Burr of Daniels Farms.
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COMFORT

is very materially enhanced if one, has plenty of water for every use-hOuse, gar den, lawn, stock, and if one can enjoy a ride through our beautiful country, in comfortable vehicle. If you are not pos sessed of these blessings which may be very silly and cheaply obtained, call on me.
 Underground streams of pure water are everywhere. if you only endeaVor to reach them, unfailing, bOuntiful. few days work on my part will secure this comfort for you.
 I have fine lot of ?, and 6 passenger vehicles, stylish, finely finished, cheap l shall be happy to make them yours.
 also have fi~ @ lot of Harness. AgTt cultural Goods are part Ot ny stock.
 Lots of rye bran for sale.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20
BEDDING.

Ephraim D. Beers has had 8 shock, af- fecting his left side and confning him to the bed.
 Mrs NJ K. Teal has moved into her
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20
Glimpse of Royalty

"SUc o..m r<t,r,l being, ,hc wife of one NINudoa"d ,nr mother Of ."othrr, and i7 h,~de. .u uu~t c~tuuuHa woman with ,.r.d.cquauv, of her os1u. * A she .@.~n rar~,G NC had u good oppor,uu:v to "b-urvc her closely and in apty ot the dte.,.~rc.l'y stories we hcard the oppression w1' "vt d." uut~y- Orublc ouc.'
 -Dr1..2" a4/l#,lr H"n,a2"-
 Mrs. Morris easy. graceful English makes delightful rcadin~ Nior margins, great big typr very rich bind- ing aIIg. Come To the "Boohrry" aol djpinto "I)rag- ons and Cherry BIoreomr." "
 Get back O the counters as much d, you like.
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WEST BEDDING.

Mrs s. W. Bennett has gone to New York for a two weeks pleasure trip, wis iting friends.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20
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The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20

house, known as the Milo Lee place, for the winter.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20

George Coley has sold his horse to FL mer Dayton of Easton.
 Miss May Osborne is visiting in Greens Farms, the guest of Miss Grace E. Jen" nings.
 Dr Huntington of the New York Life
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20

Ladies' Brown Canvas Bicycle Leggins regular price 55c now IOc.
 Ladies' Brown Basket Cloth LcgZine; rcgu- lar price 75c-nOw 2Ic.
 Ladies' Button Boots, sizes to I2, rcgu- lar price $3-now 49c.
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least from the well-known American coheges-
IL sufficient to secure matriculation Tor any
would-be student. Once admitted he may study
when and where he peases, and present himser
for examination when he thinks he is ready LOT
certificate Of aptitude" or a maj degree
The German system Of migration from one III
stitution to another Is also permitted. In lact'
so far as this faculty and that OF Iheoiosy
are concerned, the privileges accorded Afheri-
cans are fully equal to those in German ii'S'i'u-
tons
Dr Furber feels confident that the other
faculties, including that Of Letters, VIII soon
follow the example set by the Faculty OF science
II this be the case, as we earnestly hope the
time may not be far distant when natives "a
America will be numerous in Sorbonne the
College de France. the Ecole des Hautes Eluoes
and the Ecole des Sciences Politiques as IN
Bonn, Berlin and Heidelberg.
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,np-bas the most decisive manifestation VI
nrhljc oninjon in his favor thar has been known
for any man in fifty years, except Tor L'ncoin
during the War; and for Grant after IFS VIC
torious end. Mark Hanna has the mngnihceht
GOOD Incl, TO be opposed by Il combination OF
all tho bosses. in a year when the people WANT
IN smash the bosses and their machinery.
Ross Platt chatters about boltlng-H Inc
moor man does not know that out OF 'oo.ooo
Renublican voters In Newiork state there are
not tenth who would not be glad to see MN
MT himself out of the party, when WOULD I've
the stronger for his going. His crazy attack
unon President Harrison in May 1S'2. as only
thotcondidate of 10000 oflcc-holders, left him
not the fainteSt claim to represent the hepup
licon party. and when he assaied Governor
Mckinley with equal malevolence ana huc
cency. men perfectly understood that he was
nrepurinC TO betray New-Yorli to the enem!
This year he cannot, if he tries, ana therefore
will probably not dare to try. The popular dc-
nooud for the nomination of the candidate whom
Mr. Plat attacks is so strong the popular re-
ynslon against Democratic policies and meth
DDS is SO general that Mr.. PIatt Will probably
be much too shrewd to let the Republican ear
Of triumph roll over his PROSTATE body but
no has some things to take back in public be-
fore he can honestly or honorably support the
Republlcan National ticket. His career rs boss
Is cut short
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PERSONAL.

General Bragg. OF Wisconsin. will not be a canii-
date for Governor Of the State on the Democrats
ticket. His friends say that II ne was not good
enough to be nominated FOR the United States Sem
aorshp four years ago he IS not good enough - run
FOR Governor now when there Is little chance OF be-
ing elected.
An effort IS being made In Chicago to raise money
for a monument 10 George Frederick Root tho
SnhSr Of rgHmB Tr4 RoI Trq h6 me Boys Are
Miss Grace Howe Mckinley niece OF Ex-Governor
Mckinney Is a student In liount Holyoke College.
The Whittier club. OF Faverhln. Mass. held IT'S
annual meeting at the Whittier homestead Fri
day. about one hundred and nifty persons being pres
ent. Ex-Mayor Durham. in behalf OF the trustees.
reported the purchase OF spur OF Jobs I'm. made
famous In the poets writings. for which purpose $40
had been collected by subscription. Mrs. julia y.
Hodgon. OF Newburyport announced tina, subscrlp-
lions amounting to 81 800 OF which she had personally
collected N.a50 had been raised FOR the homestead
members and remarks made by Mrs H0dgon
ard y. T. Pickard. Of Portland
1t Is said that Madame Zola. though a devoted wife.
has never read or tried 10 read one ct her husbands
works. Shc declares that she Is ready 10 believe
what their warmcst admirers say Of them Ioa Is
not bit disturbed by her Indifference to his writ
ngs. lie says that he married her not on account OF
her intellect. but on account OF her heart. ana ne
II literary, TO choose on other grounds
The present owner Of Judy" which. next TO
Punch" is tho oldest comic paper in England. Is
Miss Gillian Debenham. who purchased IT recently
and intends to make number OF changes and Inn
provements In II.
General Francois Denis Ihgtime. former President
OF Hayt In lSSSlsS9. left Kingston, jamaica June
to return to his native country. the doors OF which
have been thrown open all political exllcs by the
generous and intelligent amnesty decree OF tho
President Tcresias Simon-Sam. AS he Minister
War in the Cabinet OF Hyppolite when the latter
died suddenly last March. 1t feared at rst that
he might follow the narrow and revcngeful policy OF
the late President But General SimOn-S Sans ideas
are in accord with those OF the Haytan people who
elected him. to apply policy Of tolerance. calculated
to unite the different political parties OF the island
under the guidance Of a national and non-pariisan
government. General Legitimc Is OF the best
representative OF that national Hayian policy lie
legislator, under the regime OF President Solomon,
who overthrown In lSSS The people elected
Lfgitme to succeed him. hut he ovcrthrown In
his turn by Hyppote. who started military revolu-
ton and governed the country In a dctatorial man.
ner until last March. Icgitme went into exile
Kingston. after having made short trip the
United States and France. On his leaving Kingston
he published In the papers of the island letter elo
QusatlN written. thanking che authorities and the
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SIXTEEN PAGES
TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOPEIGN-It Is reported from Athens that
Tho Cretons in the Rhetuna district have again
risan. desperate fghting has issued. - Dr.
Jameson, Sir John WillJughby and four other
officers in the Transvaal raid were committed
for trial - The Yale crew that is to take
mart in the Henley regatta arrived in Southamp-
ton. - The commercial federation OF 'he EN-
pire was discussed by the United Empire Trade
League In London.
DOMESTIC-The choice Of committeeman for
the Republican Convention by the State delega-
lions at s.. Louis disclosed an overwhelming
sentiment for radical gold plank; there was an
exciting scene at the meeting Of the New-York
State delegation - Secretary Carlisle was
witness before the Senate Bond Sale Investlgat-
ing Committee - The Democrats OF Louisi-
ana held their state Convention in Baton Rouge.
- The annual racing meet Of the New-1ork
State Division of the League Of American Wheel
men was held in Utica.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-George II. Wyckoff,
president Of the Bank Of NewAmsterdam, was
shot In his Office by a crank calling himself
Charles Clark whose demand for money had
been refused; the assailant attempted suicide.
- The case for the prosecution in the Fleming
trial was closed in Recorder Goff's part OF Cen
eral Sessions. - Flag Day was generally OBJ
served by special services in the public schools.
- Winners at Gravesend: Tripping, Counsel
lor Howe Lithos, Ed Kearney. Gotham. Magian.
- Brooklyn defeated Baltimore at baseball
by q score of 4 to 2. - The stock market was
strong and active.
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for to-day: Fair,
The temperature yesterday: Highest 10; low
est; 80; average. GGk.
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READY TO BE PLACATED.

The utterances Of the Hon. Lemucl Ely Qugg
are usually interesting, whether he writes over
his own signature or that OF Mr.. Plat. In the
latter case what he says Is always significant,
and even when he turns from the proper work
Of the statesman and throws Off, as 1t WERE
newspaper correspondence. there is something
authoritative about him as one near the throne
When 1t comes to the acts the plans and the
feelings of the Plat contingent at st. Louis,
he can say with Acneas, all of which saw, Il
part Of which was Mr.. Quigg wrote an cx-
tremely interesting letter yesterday from the
scene Of the Convention, in which, speaking as
one who knew, be scattered abroad a lot Of
notable facts.
In the first place, he tells us that the Platt
forces want to be placatcd with the Vicc-Presi-
dency That confession may seem to be rs
much a betrayal Of Governor Morton ms the
candidacy Of Adjutant-General McAlpn for
second place, which Is said to have made the
usually genial Chnuncey NJ. Depew "livid with
rage; but II is to be remembered that when
acting as correspondent Mr.. QuIgg is freed
from the obligation attaching to him as a dele
gate. Mr.. Quigg, having carefully studied Mr..
Platt's mind. in his entirely unofficial capacity
as q reporter, but nevertheless with unimpeach.
able inaniration throws out the suggestion that
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.if they the Mckinley managers "eie We.
"no,iticions. they would let it be known ''ii'
"tbev would give their support 10 Il eoiu-s."'"
card plank and to any candidate ICE tlc w
"I,residcpcv whom the New-lork delesa,o"
"rnight suggest" In the same dispa'ch M''
Ouigg cffectunlly disposes OF all 'he WV
Presidential possibilities ut present 'alheu VI.
"NIr. Reed would not think OF H. Mt. Iiop"l'
"locs not seem eager to be noinina'eu. i'
wants 70 go to the Senate. The Dingley DOOM
Inns dcyeloped into Frye boom ana lahgulsheu'
Mr. Morton will not let his name be coiisiu'
crcd and no other New-YOrker attracts III!
attention worth considering, FOR the McN'",'s
managers do not mean to force a hs"' WIZ"
Plat bv naming Mr.. Bliss or Mr.. SaA'on' 'o
II all comes to the conclusion that III they were
wise politicians" they would ask Mr. ri"'' "
select McKinlcy's running mate
perbops this is true. Mr.. Quigg says IL Is
md there Is no wiser politician than ne. lhc
difficulty of the whole situation Is mat ti'ci'
oro M politcians as wise as he ut 81 LOUIS
who have graspcd the problem III us luii''''
and know Just exactly what ought 10 DC "onc.
Wise politicians are rare. If they were not III
tho tol,, about Morton and Reed ana liooar'
and Evans and Bliss would have vanished long
AGO and with one voice the delegates wouid
have turned 10 Ouigg as the one man who could
.cmosb tbo Wilson bill" conciliate Platt ana
corrv Ncw-York Any wise politician could see
with one eye that he was the logical cahd'ua'e
for Vice-Prcsldcnt. But such SOLUTION Is 'oo
good TO be true. Just as the feeling OF sa'iSiac-
ton mt having hit upon 1t begins 10 warm 'nc
heart, hope Is dashed to the ground by Ml'
Oulgg's declaration that "mcn or marked apn-
"ity are generally afraid of the Nlce-frcsi"ehcy.
at Is n deadly place, politically mat OIL
course makes Mr.. Qugg unattanaDle. IL "ou''
be patriotic thing for him to take IT, Dnt he
could hardly be expected to sacrifice his chances
Of the Presidency